Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a leading cause of death worldwide.Current therapies are effective for HCC patients with early disease,but many patients suffer recurrence after surgery and have a poor response to chem...Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a leading cause of death worldwide.Current therapies are effective for HCC patients with early disease,but many patients suffer recurrence after surgery and have a poor response to chemotherapy.Therefore,new therapeutic targets are needed.We analyzed gene expression profiles between HCC tissues and normal adjacent tissues from public databases and found that the expression of genes involved in lipid metabolism was significantly different.The analysis showed that AKR1C3 was upregulated in tumors,and high AKR1C3 expression was associated with a poorer prognosis in HCC patients.In vitro,assays demonstrated that the knockdown of AKR1C3 or the addition of the AKR1C3 inhibitor indomethacin suppressed the growth and colony formation of HCC cell lines.Knockdown of AKR1C3 in Huh7 cells reduced tumor growth in vivo.To explore the mechanism,we performed pathway enrichment analysis,and the results linked the expression of AKR1C3 with prostaglandin F2 alpha(PGF2a)downstream target genes.Suppression of AKR1C3 activity reduced the production of PGF2a,and supplementation with PGF2a restored the growth of indomethacin-treated Huh7 cells.Knockdown of the PGF receptor(PTGFR)and treatment with a PTGFR inhibitor significantly reduced HCC growth.We showed that indomethacin potentiated the sensitivity of Huh7 cells to sorafenib.In summary,our results indicate that AKR1C3 upregulation may promote HCC growth by promoting the production of PGF2α,and suppression of PTGFR limited HCC growth.Therefore,targeting the AKR1C3-PGF2a-PTGFR axis may be a new strategy for the treatment of HCC.展开更多
The design of any antagonist or inhibitor for any enzyme requires the knowledge of structure- function relationship of the protein and the optimum conformational states for maximum and minimum activities. Furthermore,...The design of any antagonist or inhibitor for any enzyme requires the knowledge of structure- function relationship of the protein and the optimum conformational states for maximum and minimum activities. Furthermore, designing of the inhibitors or drugs against an enzyme becomes easier if there is information available about various well characterized intermediate conformation of the molecule. In vivo folding pathway of any recombinant protein is an important parameter for understanding its ability to fold by itself inside the cell, which always dictates the downstream processing for the purification. In the present manuscript we have discussed about the in vivo and in vitro folding, and structure-function relationship of Dihydrofolate reductase enzyme. This is an important enzyme involved in the cell growth and hence inhibition or inactivation of the enzyme may reduce the cell growth. It was observed that the equilibrium unfolding transition of DHFR proceeds through the formation of intermediates having higher exposed surface hydrophobicity, unchanged enzymatic activity and minimum changes in the secondary structural elements. Because of enhanced surface hydrophobicity, and unchanged enzymatic activity, these intermediates could be a nice target for designing drugs against DHFR.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the aldose reductase(AR)inhibition capacity of astragalin(AST)against streptozoticin-induced diabetic cataracts(DCs)in rats.METHODS:Ex vivo investigations were conducted by treating the lens of a go...AIM:To investigate the aldose reductase(AR)inhibition capacity of astragalin(AST)against streptozoticin-induced diabetic cataracts(DCs)in rats.METHODS:Ex vivo investigations were conducted by treating the lens of a goat placed for 72h in artificial aqueous humor(AAH)of pH 7.8 at room temperature with cataract-causing substance(55 mmol/L of galactose)and in vivo studies were performed on rats via induction with streptozotocin.AST was administered at different dose levels and scrutinize for DC activity.RESULTS:In diabetic rats,AST improved the body weight,blood insulin,and glucose as well as the levels of galactitol in a dose-dependent way,other biochemical parameters i.e.inflammatory mediators and cytokines,and also suppress AR activity.The level of the antioxidant parameters such as superoxide dismutase(SOD),catalase(CAT),and glutathione(GSH)activity were also altered on a diabetic lens after the administration of the AST.CONCLUSION:AST protects against lens opacification to avoid cataracts and polyols formation,indicating that it could be used as a potential therapeutic agent for diabetes.展开更多
目的分析亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶(MTHFR)基因多态性对脑梗死患者阿替普酶静脉溶栓后出血性转化(HT)的影响。方法回顾性分析2020年7月—2023年7月在安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院接受治疗的120例脑梗死患者的临床资料。依据治疗后24~72 h H...目的分析亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶(MTHFR)基因多态性对脑梗死患者阿替普酶静脉溶栓后出血性转化(HT)的影响。方法回顾性分析2020年7月—2023年7月在安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院接受治疗的120例脑梗死患者的临床资料。依据治疗后24~72 h HT发生情况分为HT组(15例)、无HT组(105例)。比较两组基线资料、MTHFR基因多态性、纤维蛋白原(Fib)、同型半胱氨酸(Hcy)。采用多因素一般Logistic回归模型分析脑梗死患者阿替普酶静脉溶栓后HT发生的危险因素。绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线,分析入院时美国国立卫生院卒中量表(NIHSS)评分、Hcy预测脑梗死患者阿替普酶静脉溶栓后HT发生的价值。结果HT组心房颤动发生率、MTHFR基因型677CT占比、入院时NIHSS评分、Hcy水平均高于无HT组(P<0.05)。多因素一般Logistic回归分析结果显示:心房颤动史[OR=1.478(95%CI:1.126,1.940)]、入院时NIHSS评分升高[OR=1.656(95%CI:1.125,2.438)]、MTHFR基因型为677CT[OR=1.871/2.362(95%CI:1.052,3.328/1.081,4.652)]、Hcy水平升高[OR=2.149(95%CI:1.108,4.168)]均为脑梗死患者阿替普酶静脉溶栓后HT发生的危险因素(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析结果显示,入院时NIHSS评分、Hcy均可预测脑梗死患者阿替普酶静脉溶栓后HT发生,其敏感性分别为80.0%(95%CI:0.765,0.883)、73.3%(95%CI:0.717,0.834),特异性分别为74.3%(95%CI:0.659,0.817)、74.3%(95%CI:0.824,0.931)。677CT型患者Hcy水平高于677CC、677TT型患者(P<0.05)。结论心房颤动、MTHFR基因型、入院时NIHSS评分、Hcy均为影响脑梗死患者阿替普酶静脉溶栓后HT发生的重要因素,临床应结合以上指标对高危患者进行重点筛查,尽早采取干预措施。展开更多
基金National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Far Eastern Memorial Hospital Joint Research Programs(NYCU-FEMH 109DN03,110DN06,111DN04,112DN05).
文摘Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a leading cause of death worldwide.Current therapies are effective for HCC patients with early disease,but many patients suffer recurrence after surgery and have a poor response to chemotherapy.Therefore,new therapeutic targets are needed.We analyzed gene expression profiles between HCC tissues and normal adjacent tissues from public databases and found that the expression of genes involved in lipid metabolism was significantly different.The analysis showed that AKR1C3 was upregulated in tumors,and high AKR1C3 expression was associated with a poorer prognosis in HCC patients.In vitro,assays demonstrated that the knockdown of AKR1C3 or the addition of the AKR1C3 inhibitor indomethacin suppressed the growth and colony formation of HCC cell lines.Knockdown of AKR1C3 in Huh7 cells reduced tumor growth in vivo.To explore the mechanism,we performed pathway enrichment analysis,and the results linked the expression of AKR1C3 with prostaglandin F2 alpha(PGF2a)downstream target genes.Suppression of AKR1C3 activity reduced the production of PGF2a,and supplementation with PGF2a restored the growth of indomethacin-treated Huh7 cells.Knockdown of the PGF receptor(PTGFR)and treatment with a PTGFR inhibitor significantly reduced HCC growth.We showed that indomethacin potentiated the sensitivity of Huh7 cells to sorafenib.In summary,our results indicate that AKR1C3 upregulation may promote HCC growth by promoting the production of PGF2α,and suppression of PTGFR limited HCC growth.Therefore,targeting the AKR1C3-PGF2a-PTGFR axis may be a new strategy for the treatment of HCC.
文摘The design of any antagonist or inhibitor for any enzyme requires the knowledge of structure- function relationship of the protein and the optimum conformational states for maximum and minimum activities. Furthermore, designing of the inhibitors or drugs against an enzyme becomes easier if there is information available about various well characterized intermediate conformation of the molecule. In vivo folding pathway of any recombinant protein is an important parameter for understanding its ability to fold by itself inside the cell, which always dictates the downstream processing for the purification. In the present manuscript we have discussed about the in vivo and in vitro folding, and structure-function relationship of Dihydrofolate reductase enzyme. This is an important enzyme involved in the cell growth and hence inhibition or inactivation of the enzyme may reduce the cell growth. It was observed that the equilibrium unfolding transition of DHFR proceeds through the formation of intermediates having higher exposed surface hydrophobicity, unchanged enzymatic activity and minimum changes in the secondary structural elements. Because of enhanced surface hydrophobicity, and unchanged enzymatic activity, these intermediates could be a nice target for designing drugs against DHFR.
文摘AIM:To investigate the aldose reductase(AR)inhibition capacity of astragalin(AST)against streptozoticin-induced diabetic cataracts(DCs)in rats.METHODS:Ex vivo investigations were conducted by treating the lens of a goat placed for 72h in artificial aqueous humor(AAH)of pH 7.8 at room temperature with cataract-causing substance(55 mmol/L of galactose)and in vivo studies were performed on rats via induction with streptozotocin.AST was administered at different dose levels and scrutinize for DC activity.RESULTS:In diabetic rats,AST improved the body weight,blood insulin,and glucose as well as the levels of galactitol in a dose-dependent way,other biochemical parameters i.e.inflammatory mediators and cytokines,and also suppress AR activity.The level of the antioxidant parameters such as superoxide dismutase(SOD),catalase(CAT),and glutathione(GSH)activity were also altered on a diabetic lens after the administration of the AST.CONCLUSION:AST protects against lens opacification to avoid cataracts and polyols formation,indicating that it could be used as a potential therapeutic agent for diabetes.
文摘目的分析亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶(MTHFR)基因多态性对脑梗死患者阿替普酶静脉溶栓后出血性转化(HT)的影响。方法回顾性分析2020年7月—2023年7月在安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院接受治疗的120例脑梗死患者的临床资料。依据治疗后24~72 h HT发生情况分为HT组(15例)、无HT组(105例)。比较两组基线资料、MTHFR基因多态性、纤维蛋白原(Fib)、同型半胱氨酸(Hcy)。采用多因素一般Logistic回归模型分析脑梗死患者阿替普酶静脉溶栓后HT发生的危险因素。绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线,分析入院时美国国立卫生院卒中量表(NIHSS)评分、Hcy预测脑梗死患者阿替普酶静脉溶栓后HT发生的价值。结果HT组心房颤动发生率、MTHFR基因型677CT占比、入院时NIHSS评分、Hcy水平均高于无HT组(P<0.05)。多因素一般Logistic回归分析结果显示:心房颤动史[OR=1.478(95%CI:1.126,1.940)]、入院时NIHSS评分升高[OR=1.656(95%CI:1.125,2.438)]、MTHFR基因型为677CT[OR=1.871/2.362(95%CI:1.052,3.328/1.081,4.652)]、Hcy水平升高[OR=2.149(95%CI:1.108,4.168)]均为脑梗死患者阿替普酶静脉溶栓后HT发生的危险因素(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析结果显示,入院时NIHSS评分、Hcy均可预测脑梗死患者阿替普酶静脉溶栓后HT发生,其敏感性分别为80.0%(95%CI:0.765,0.883)、73.3%(95%CI:0.717,0.834),特异性分别为74.3%(95%CI:0.659,0.817)、74.3%(95%CI:0.824,0.931)。677CT型患者Hcy水平高于677CC、677TT型患者(P<0.05)。结论心房颤动、MTHFR基因型、入院时NIHSS评分、Hcy均为影响脑梗死患者阿替普酶静脉溶栓后HT发生的重要因素,临床应结合以上指标对高危患者进行重点筛查,尽早采取干预措施。
