BACKGROUND A series of long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs)have been reported to play a crucial role in cancer biology.Some previous studies report that lncRNA CDKN2B-AS1 is involved in some human malignancies.However,its ro...BACKGROUND A series of long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs)have been reported to play a crucial role in cancer biology.Some previous studies report that lncRNA CDKN2B-AS1 is involved in some human malignancies.However,its role in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)has not been fully deciphered.AIM To decipher the role of CDKN2B-AS1 in the progression of HCC.METHODS CDKN2B-AS1 expression in HCC was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction.The malignant phenotypes of Li-7 and SNU-182 cells were detected by the CCK-8 method,EdU method,and flow cytometry,respectively.RNA immunoprecipitation was executed to confirm the interaction between CDKN2B-AS1 and E2F transcription factor 1(E2F1).Luciferase reporter assay and chromatin immunoprecipitation were performed to verify the binding of E2F1 to the promoter of G protein subunit alpha Z(GNAZ).E2F1 and GNAZ were detected by western blot in HCC cells.RESULTS In HCC tissues,CDKN2B-AS1 was upregulated.Depletion of CDKN2B-AS1 inhibited the proliferation of HCC cells,and the depletion of CDKN2B-AS1 also induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.CDKN2B-AS1 could interact with E2F1.Depletion of CDKN2B-AS1 inhibited the binding of E2F1 to the GNAZ promoter region.Overexpression of E2F1 reversed the biological effects of depletion of CDKN2B-AS1 on the malignant behaviors of HCC cells.CONCLUSION CDKN2B-AS1 recruits E2F1 to facilitate GNAZ transcription to promote HCC progression.展开更多
Reversible protein phosphorylation is a central regulatory mechanism of cell function. Deregulation of the balanced actions of protein kinases and phosphatases has been frequently associated with several pathological ...Reversible protein phosphorylation is a central regulatory mechanism of cell function. Deregulation of the balanced actions of protein kinases and phosphatases has been frequently associated with several pathological conditions, including cancer. Many studies have already addressed the role of protein kinases misregulation in cancer. However, much less is known about protein phosphatases influence. Phosphoprotein Phosphatase 1 (PPP1) is one of the major serine/threonine protein phosphatases who has three catalytic isoforms: PPP1CA, PPP1CB, and PPP1CC. Its function is achieved by binding to regulatory subunits, known as PPP1-interacting proteins (PIPs), which may prefer a catalytic isoform. Also, some inhibitors/enhancers may exhibit isoform specificity. Here we show that, prodigiosin (PG), a molecule with anticancer properties, promotes the formation of PPP1CA-AKT complex and not of PPP1CC-MAPK complex. Both, AKT and MAPK, are well-known PIPs from two pathways that crosstalk and regulate melanoma cells survival. In addition, the analysis performed using surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology indicates that PPP1 interacts with obatoclax (OBX), a drug that belongs to the same family of PG. Overall, these results suggest that PG might, at least in part, act through PPP1C/PIPs. Also, this study is pioneer in demonstrating PPP1 isoform-specific modulation by small molecules.展开更多
To examine phosphatase and tensin homology deleted in chromosome 10 (PTEN),hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1 alpha) gene expressions and their relation to vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) protein express...To examine phosphatase and tensin homology deleted in chromosome 10 (PTEN),hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1 alpha) gene expressions and their relation to vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) protein expression in the patients with human colorectal adenomas and adenocarcinomas.Methods The expression of PTEN,HIF-1 alpha gene was detected by using in situ hybridization,and the VEGF expression levels by immunohistochemistry in colorectal adenomas and primary colorectal adenocarcinoma.Results Strong expression of HIF-1 alpha was detectable in the majority of colorectal dadenocarcinoma,particularly surrounding areas of necrosis in adenocarcinoma.PTEN,HIF-1 alpha mRNA and VEGF protein were positive in 51.6%,67.7% and 59.7% respectively in 62 cases of adenocarcinomas,and 77.8%,44.4% and 33.3% respectively in 18 cases of adenomas.The positive rate of VEGF was higher in the patients with colorectal adenocarcinomas than that in those with adenomas,whereas that of PTEN mRNA was contrary.HIF-1 mRNA expression was correlated significantly with lymph node metastasis,liver metastasis,Duke’s stage and recurrence.During colorectal tumor progression,the expression of HIF-1 alpha mRNA was positively correlated with the VEGF protein expression (χ2= 4.751 ,P<0.05),but negatively with the PTEN mRNA expression(χ2=21.84,P<0.01).Conclusion The absence or low expression of PTEN and the increased levels of HIF-1α and VEGF may paly an important role in carcinogenesis and progression of colorectal carcinoma.These results suggest that VEGF upregulated by HIF-1 alpha gene may be involved in angiogenesis of colorectal adenocarcinoma.4 refs,1 tab.展开更多
目的:探讨家兔慢性心力衰竭(心衰)时心肌蛋白激酶 A 和磷酸酶1α蛋白表达的改变及辛伐他汀干预的意义。方法:21只家兔随机分为3组,假手术组、心衰组和辛伐他汀组各7只,通过超容量负荷联合压力负荷建立家兔心衰模型,于术后7周观察左心室...目的:探讨家兔慢性心力衰竭(心衰)时心肌蛋白激酶 A 和磷酸酶1α蛋白表达的改变及辛伐他汀干预的意义。方法:21只家兔随机分为3组,假手术组、心衰组和辛伐他汀组各7只,通过超容量负荷联合压力负荷建立家兔心衰模型,于术后7周观察左心室结构、血流动力学的变化及心肌蛋白激酶 A、磷酸酶1α的表达。结果:血流动力学和心功能比较:与假手术组比较,心衰组左心室重量、左心室重量指数、心率、主动脉收缩压、主动脉脉压、左心室收缩末压(LVESP)、左心室舒张末压(LVEDP)、室间隔厚度、左心室后壁厚度(LVPW)、左心室舒张末径(LVDED)、左心室收缩末径(LVSED)、左心房内径显著升高,左心室缩短率及左心室射血分数显著降低,差异均有统计学意义(P 均<0.05)。与心衰组比较,辛伐他汀组的左心室重量、左心室重量指数、心率、主动脉收缩压、主动脉脉压、LVESP、LVEDP、室间隔厚度、LVPW、LVDED、LVSED、左心房内径显著降低,左心室缩短率及左心室射血分数显著升高,差异均有统计学意义(P 均<0.05)。心肌蛋白激酶 A、磷酸酶1α蛋白半定量分析结果:与假手术组比较,心衰组蛋白激酶 A 水平显著下降,而磷酸酶1α蛋白水平显著增加,差异均有统计学意义(P 均<0.05)。辛伐他汀组较心衰组蛋白激酶 A 蛋白水平显著增加,磷酸酶1α蛋白水平明显降低,差异均有统计学意义(P 均<0.05)。结论:辛伐他汀下预心衰,能够改善心脏舒缩功能,可能与其上调心肌蛋白激酶 A 表达,降低磷酸酶1α表达有关。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND A series of long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs)have been reported to play a crucial role in cancer biology.Some previous studies report that lncRNA CDKN2B-AS1 is involved in some human malignancies.However,its role in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)has not been fully deciphered.AIM To decipher the role of CDKN2B-AS1 in the progression of HCC.METHODS CDKN2B-AS1 expression in HCC was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction.The malignant phenotypes of Li-7 and SNU-182 cells were detected by the CCK-8 method,EdU method,and flow cytometry,respectively.RNA immunoprecipitation was executed to confirm the interaction between CDKN2B-AS1 and E2F transcription factor 1(E2F1).Luciferase reporter assay and chromatin immunoprecipitation were performed to verify the binding of E2F1 to the promoter of G protein subunit alpha Z(GNAZ).E2F1 and GNAZ were detected by western blot in HCC cells.RESULTS In HCC tissues,CDKN2B-AS1 was upregulated.Depletion of CDKN2B-AS1 inhibited the proliferation of HCC cells,and the depletion of CDKN2B-AS1 also induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.CDKN2B-AS1 could interact with E2F1.Depletion of CDKN2B-AS1 inhibited the binding of E2F1 to the GNAZ promoter region.Overexpression of E2F1 reversed the biological effects of depletion of CDKN2B-AS1 on the malignant behaviors of HCC cells.CONCLUSION CDKN2B-AS1 recruits E2F1 to facilitate GNAZ transcription to promote HCC progression.
基金supported by grants from Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia(FCT)of the Portuguese Ministry of Science and Higher Education(PTDC/DTP-PIC/0460/2012)by FEDER through Eixo I do Programa Operacional Fatores de Competitividade(POFC)(FCOMP-01-0124-FEDER-028692)co-funded by QREN
文摘Reversible protein phosphorylation is a central regulatory mechanism of cell function. Deregulation of the balanced actions of protein kinases and phosphatases has been frequently associated with several pathological conditions, including cancer. Many studies have already addressed the role of protein kinases misregulation in cancer. However, much less is known about protein phosphatases influence. Phosphoprotein Phosphatase 1 (PPP1) is one of the major serine/threonine protein phosphatases who has three catalytic isoforms: PPP1CA, PPP1CB, and PPP1CC. Its function is achieved by binding to regulatory subunits, known as PPP1-interacting proteins (PIPs), which may prefer a catalytic isoform. Also, some inhibitors/enhancers may exhibit isoform specificity. Here we show that, prodigiosin (PG), a molecule with anticancer properties, promotes the formation of PPP1CA-AKT complex and not of PPP1CC-MAPK complex. Both, AKT and MAPK, are well-known PIPs from two pathways that crosstalk and regulate melanoma cells survival. In addition, the analysis performed using surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology indicates that PPP1 interacts with obatoclax (OBX), a drug that belongs to the same family of PG. Overall, these results suggest that PG might, at least in part, act through PPP1C/PIPs. Also, this study is pioneer in demonstrating PPP1 isoform-specific modulation by small molecules.
文摘To examine phosphatase and tensin homology deleted in chromosome 10 (PTEN),hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1 alpha) gene expressions and their relation to vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) protein expression in the patients with human colorectal adenomas and adenocarcinomas.Methods The expression of PTEN,HIF-1 alpha gene was detected by using in situ hybridization,and the VEGF expression levels by immunohistochemistry in colorectal adenomas and primary colorectal adenocarcinoma.Results Strong expression of HIF-1 alpha was detectable in the majority of colorectal dadenocarcinoma,particularly surrounding areas of necrosis in adenocarcinoma.PTEN,HIF-1 alpha mRNA and VEGF protein were positive in 51.6%,67.7% and 59.7% respectively in 62 cases of adenocarcinomas,and 77.8%,44.4% and 33.3% respectively in 18 cases of adenomas.The positive rate of VEGF was higher in the patients with colorectal adenocarcinomas than that in those with adenomas,whereas that of PTEN mRNA was contrary.HIF-1 mRNA expression was correlated significantly with lymph node metastasis,liver metastasis,Duke’s stage and recurrence.During colorectal tumor progression,the expression of HIF-1 alpha mRNA was positively correlated with the VEGF protein expression (χ2= 4.751 ,P<0.05),but negatively with the PTEN mRNA expression(χ2=21.84,P<0.01).Conclusion The absence or low expression of PTEN and the increased levels of HIF-1α and VEGF may paly an important role in carcinogenesis and progression of colorectal carcinoma.These results suggest that VEGF upregulated by HIF-1 alpha gene may be involved in angiogenesis of colorectal adenocarcinoma.4 refs,1 tab.
文摘目的:探讨家兔慢性心力衰竭(心衰)时心肌蛋白激酶 A 和磷酸酶1α蛋白表达的改变及辛伐他汀干预的意义。方法:21只家兔随机分为3组,假手术组、心衰组和辛伐他汀组各7只,通过超容量负荷联合压力负荷建立家兔心衰模型,于术后7周观察左心室结构、血流动力学的变化及心肌蛋白激酶 A、磷酸酶1α的表达。结果:血流动力学和心功能比较:与假手术组比较,心衰组左心室重量、左心室重量指数、心率、主动脉收缩压、主动脉脉压、左心室收缩末压(LVESP)、左心室舒张末压(LVEDP)、室间隔厚度、左心室后壁厚度(LVPW)、左心室舒张末径(LVDED)、左心室收缩末径(LVSED)、左心房内径显著升高,左心室缩短率及左心室射血分数显著降低,差异均有统计学意义(P 均<0.05)。与心衰组比较,辛伐他汀组的左心室重量、左心室重量指数、心率、主动脉收缩压、主动脉脉压、LVESP、LVEDP、室间隔厚度、LVPW、LVDED、LVSED、左心房内径显著降低,左心室缩短率及左心室射血分数显著升高,差异均有统计学意义(P 均<0.05)。心肌蛋白激酶 A、磷酸酶1α蛋白半定量分析结果:与假手术组比较,心衰组蛋白激酶 A 水平显著下降,而磷酸酶1α蛋白水平显著增加,差异均有统计学意义(P 均<0.05)。辛伐他汀组较心衰组蛋白激酶 A 蛋白水平显著增加,磷酸酶1α蛋白水平明显降低,差异均有统计学意义(P 均<0.05)。结论:辛伐他汀下预心衰,能够改善心脏舒缩功能,可能与其上调心肌蛋白激酶 A 表达,降低磷酸酶1α表达有关。
