Correlation of Runt-related transcription factor gene 3 expression in osteosarcoma tissue with cell proliferation and angiogenesis

Objective:To study the correlation of Runt-related transcription factor gene 3 (RUNX3) expression in osteosarcoma tissue with cell proliferation and angiogenesis.Methods: A total of 80 patients with osteosarcoma who were treated in our hospital between February 2014 and February 2017 were collected, and the RUNX3 expression in osteosarcoma tissue and adjacent tissue were detected. According to the RUNX3 expression in tumor tissue, the patients were further divided into high RUNX3 expression group and low RUNX3 expression group, and the proliferation gene and angiogenesis gene expression were compared.Results:RUNX3, KISS-1 and RanBP9 mRNA expression in osteosarcoma tissue were significantly lower than those in adjacent tissue while VCP, Six1, S100A6, IF-1α, MMP-14, bFGF and Ang-2 mRNA expression were significantly higher than those in adjacent tissue;KISS-1 and RanBP9 mRNA expression in osteosarcoma tissue of high RUNX3 expression group were significantly higher than those of low RUNX3 expression group while VCP, Six1, S100A6, IF-1 , MMP-14, bFGF and Ang-2 mRNA expression were significantly lower than those of low RUNX3 expression group.Conclusions:The desease of RUNX3 expression in osteosarcoma tissue is one of the direct causes of increased tumor proliferation activity and strong angiogenesis.

The R2R3-MYB transcription factor GaPC controls petal coloration in cotton

Although a few cases of genetic epistasis in plants have been reported, the combined analysis of genetically phenotypic segregation and the related molecular mechanism remains rarely studied. Here, we have identified a gene(named GaPC) controlling petal coloration in Gossypium arboreum and following a heritable recessive epistatic genetic model. Petal coloration is controlled by a single dominant gene,GaPC. A loss-of-function mutation of GaPC leads to a recessive gene Gapc that masks the phenotype of other color genes and shows recessive epistatic interactions. Map-based cloning showed that GaPC encodes an R2R3-MYB transcription factor. A 4814-bp long terminal repeat retrotransposon insertion at the second exon led to GaPC loss of function and disabled petal coloration. GaPC controlled petal coloration by regulating the anthocyanin and flavone biosynthesis pathways. Expression of core genes in the phenylpropanoid and anthocyanin pathways was higher in colored than in white petals. Petal color was conferred by flavonoids and anthocyanins, with red and yellow petals rich in anthocyanin and flavonol glycosides, respectively. This study provides new insight on molecular mechanism of recessive epistasis,also has potential breeding value by engineering GaPC to develop colored petals or fibers for multifunctional utilization of cotton.

Correlation research of Runt-related transcription factor 2 with proliferation genes, tumor suppressor genes and angiogenesis molecules in colon cancer lesions

Objective: To investigate the correlation of Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RunX2) with proliferation genes, tumor suppressor genes and angiogenesis molecules in colon cancer lesions. Methods: A total of 90 patients with primary colon cancer were enrolled in colon cancer group, 68 patients with benign colon polyps were enrolled in colon polyps group, the differences in the expression levels of RunX2, proliferation genes, tumor suppressor genes and angiogenesis molecules in the two groups of lesions were compared, and Pearson test was further used to evaluate the correlation of RunX2 expression level with proliferation gene, tumor suppressor gene and angiogenesis molecule expression levels in colon cancer tissues. Results: RunX2 mRNA expression level in the lesions of colon cancer group was higher than that of colon polyps group. Proliferation genes GTPBP4, HOXB7, ZNF331, ADAM17 and HSP60 mRNA expression levels in the lesions of colon cancer group were higher than those of colon polyps group;tumor suppressor genes ATF3, FOXN3, OTUD1 and NDRG2 mRNA expression levels were lower than those of colon polyps group;angiogenesis molecules Musashi 1, NF-κB, RegⅣ and STAT3 mRNA expression levels were higher than those of colon polyps group. RunX2 mRNA expression level in the colon cancer lesions was directly correlated with the expression levels of the above proliferation genes, tumor suppressor genes and angiogenesis molecules. Conclusion: RunX2 expression is abnormally high in colon cancer lesions, the specific expression level is positively correlated with cancer cell proliferation activity and angiogenesis activity, and it is an important molecular target that can lead to the occurrence and development of colon cancer.

Chlorophyllase is transcriptionally regulated by CsMYB308/CsDOF3 in young leaves of tea plant

Chlorophyll contributes to tea coloration, which is an important factor in tea quality. Chlorophyll metabolism is induced by light, but the transcriptional regulation responsible for light-induced chlorophyll metabolism is largely unknown in tea leaves. Here, we characterized a chlorophyllase1 gene CsCLH1 from young tea leaves and showed it is essential for chlorophyll metabolism, using transient overexpression and silencing in tea leaves and ectopic overexpression in Arabidopsis. CsCLH1 was significantly induced by high light. The DOF protein CsDOF3, an upstream direct regulator of CsCLH1, was also identified. Acting as a nuclear-localized transcriptional factor, CsDOF3 responded for light and repressed CsCLH1 transcription and increased chlorophyll content by directly binding to the AAAG cis-element in the CsCLH1 promoter. CsDOF3was able to physically interact with the R2R3-MYB transcription factor CsMYB308 and interfere with transcriptional activity of CsCLH1. In addition, CsMYB308 binds to the CsCLH1 promoter to enhance CsCLH1 expression and decrease chlorophyll content. CsMYB308 and CsDOF3 act as an antagonistic complex to regulate CsCLH1 transcription and chlorophyll in young leaves. Collectively, the study adds to the understanding of the transcriptional regulation of chlorophyll in tea leaves in response to light and provides a basis for improving the appearance of tea.

Basic transcription factor 3 is involved in gastric cancer development and progression

AIM: To further analyse cancer involvement of basic transcription factor 3 (BTF3) after detection of its upregulation in gastric tumor samples. METHODS: BTF3 transcription rates in human gastric tumor tissue samples (n = 20) and adjacent normal tissue (n = 18) specimens as well as in the gastric cancer cell lines AGS, SGC-7901, MKN-28, MKN-45 and MGC803 were analyzed via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. The effect of stable BTF3 silencing via infection with a small interfering RNA (siRNA)-BTF3 expressing lentivirus on SGC-7901 cells was measured via Western blotting analysis, proliferation assays, cell cycle and apoptosis profiling by flow cytometry as well as colony forming assays with a Cellomic Assay System. RESULTS: A significant higher expression of BTF3 mRNA was detected in tumors compared to normal gastric tissues (P < 0.01), especially in section tissues from female patients compared to male patients, and all tested gastric cancer cell lines expressed high levels of BTF3. From days 1 to 5, the relative proliferation rates of stable BTF3-siRNA transfected SGC7901 cells were 82%, 70%, 57%, 49% and 44% compared to the control, while the percentage of cells arrested in the G 1 phase was significantly decreased (P = 0.000) and the percentages of cells in the S (P = 0.031) and G 2 /M (P = 0.027) phases were significantly increased. In addition, the colony forming tendency was significantly decreased (P = 0.014) and the apoptosis rate increased from 5.73% to 8.59% (P = 0.014) after BTF3 was silenced in SGC7901 cells. CONCLUSION: BTF3 expression is associated with enhanced cell proliferation, reduced cell cycle regulation and apoptosis and its silencing decreased colony forming and proliferation of gastric cancer cells.

Silencing the SLB3 transcription factor gene decreases drought stress tolerance in tomato

BRI1-EMS-SUPPRESSOR 1(BES1)transcription factor is closely associated with the brassinosteroid(BR)signaling pathway and plays an important role in plant growth and development.SLB3 is a member of BES1 transcription factor family and its expression was previously shown to increase significantly in tomato seedlings under drought stress.In the present study,we used virus-induced gene silencing(VIGS)technology to downregulate SLB3 expression to reveal the function of the SLB3 gene under drought stress further.The downregulated expression of SLB3 weakened the drought tolerance of the plants appeared earlier wilting and higher accumulation of H2 O2 and O2^–·,decreased superoxide dismutase(SOD)activity,and increased proline(PRO)and malondialdehyde(MDA)contents and peroxidase(POD)activity.Quantitative real-time PCR(qRT-PCR)analysis of BR-related genes revealed that the expression of SlCPD,SlDWARF and BIN2-related genes was significantly upregulated in SLB3-silenced seedlings under drought stress,but that the expression of TCH4-related genes was downregulated.These results showed that silencing the SLB3 gene reduced the drought resistance of tomato plants and had an impact on the BR signaling transduction which may be probably responsible for the variation in drought resistance of the tomato plants.

Genome-wide analysis of the B3 transcription factors reveals that RcABI3/VP1 subfamily plays important roles in seed development and oil storage in castor bean(Ricinus communis)

The B3 transcription factors(TFs)in plants play vital roles in numerous biological processes.Although B3 genes have been broadly identified in many plants,little is known about their potential functions in mediating seed development and material accumulation.Castor bean(Ricinus communis)is a non-edible oilseed crop considered an ideal model system for seed biology research.Here,we identified a total of 61 B3 genes in the castor bean genome,which can be classified into five subfamilies,including ABI3/VP1,HSI,ARF,RAV and REM.The expression profiles revealed that RcABI3/VP1 subfamily genes are significantly up-regulated in the middle and later stages of seed development,indicating that these genes may be associated with the accumulation of storage oils.Furthermore,through yeast one-hybrid and tobacco transient expression assays,we detected that ABI3/VP1 subfamily member RcLEC2 directly regulates the transcription of RcOleosin2,which encodes an oil-body structural protein.This finding suggests that RcLEC2,as a seed-specific TF,may be involved in the regulation of storage materials accumulation.This study provides novel insights into the potential roles and molecular basis of B3 family proteins in seed development and material accumulation.

<i>Trapa japonica</i>Flerov Extract Attenuates Lipid Accumulation through Downregulation of Adipogenic Transcription Factors in 3T3-L1 Cells

Obesity is a major human health problem associated with various diseases, including cardiac injury and type 2 diabetes. Trapa japonica Flerov (TJF) has been used in traditional oriental medicine to treat diabetes. In this study, we evaluated the inhibitory effect of and the mechanism underlying the effect of TJF extract on adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 cells. The effects of TJF extract on cell viability were analyzed using a 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay, and the anti-adipogenic effect was measured by oil red O staining. The expression of peroxisomal proliferator activated receptor (PPAR)γ, CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein-α (C/EBP)α, adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), adiponectin, and fatty acid binding protein (FABP)4 involved in adipogenesis was determined by western blot analysis. TJF extract effectively inhibited lipid accumulation and the expression of PPARγ and C/EBPα in 3T3-L1 cells. TJF also increased the phosphorylation of AMPK and ACC, and decreased the expression of adiponectin and FABP4. These results indicate that TJF extract exerts its anti-obesity effect through the downregulation of adipogenic transcription factors and adipogenic marker genes.

Comparative transcriptomic analysis of Rosa sterilis inflorescence branches with different trichome types reveals an R3-MYB transcription factor that negatively regulates trichome formation

Rosa sterilis S.D.Shi is an important economic tree in China that produces fruits with high nutritional and medicinal value.Many of R.sterills’organs are covered with different types of trichomes or prickles that directly affect fruit appearance and plant management.This study used RNA sequencing technology to analyze the transcriptomes of two parts of the inflorescence branch,namely inflorescence stems with flagellated trichomes and pedicels with both flagellated and glandular trichomes.Comparative transcriptomic analysis showed that many transcription factors(TFs)are potentially involved in the formation and development of trichomes.The accumulation of RsETC1,a TF of the R3-MYB family,was significantly higher in inflorescence stems than in pedicels;quantitative reverse transcription PCR(qRTPCR)verified that its expression was significantly higher in inflorescence stems than in pedicels during the first three development stages,indicating its inhibitory action on the initiation of glandular trichomes in R.sterilis.The mRNA level of RsETC1 accumulated to significantly higher levels in trichomeless tissues than in tissues with trichromes,suggesting that this gene may inhibit the formation of trichomes in R.sterilis.Over-expression of RsETC1 in Arabidopsis resulted in glabrous phenotypes,and the expression of trichome-related endogenous genes,except for TTG1,was markedly reduced.In addition,the contents of the phytohormones jasmonic acid(JA),gibberellin A3(GA_(3)),and cytokinins(CKs)in pedicels were significantly higher than those in inflorescence stems,and the expression patterns of the genes related to hormone biosynthesis and signal transduction presented consistent responses,suggesting that the transduction of these hormones might be crucial for trichome initiation and development.These data provide a new perspective for revealing the molecular mechanism of trichome formation in R.sterilis.

Ectopic expression of VvFUS3,B3-domain transcription factor,in tomato influences seed development via affecting endoreduplication and hormones

FUSCA3(FUS3)is a member of B3-domain transcription factor family and master regulator of seed development.It has potential roles in hormone biosynthesis and signaling pathways and therefore plays diverse roles in plant life cycle,especially in seed germination,dormancy,embryo formation,seed and fruit development,and maturation.However,there is limited information about its functions in seed and fruit development of grapevine.In this study,we expressed VvFUS3 in tomato for its functional characterization.Overexpression of VvFUS3 in tomato led to a reduction in seed number and seed weight without affecting the fruit size.Histological analysis found that both cell expansion and cell division in transgenic seed and fruit pericarp have been affected.However,there were no obvious differences in pollen size,shape,and viability,suggesting that VvFUS3 affects seed development but not the pollen grains.Moreover,the expression of several genes with presumed roles in seed development and hormone signaling pathways was also influenced by VvFUS3.These results suggest that VvFUS3 is involved in hormonal signaling pathways that regulate seed number and size.In conclusion,our study provides novel preliminary information about the pivotal roles of VvFUS3 in seed and fruit development and these findings can potentially serve as a reference for molecular breeding of seedless grapes.

活动性肺结核患者血清ATG3和FOXO3水平变化对患者病情进展及预后评估的相关性分析

目的分析活动性肺结核患者血清中自噬相关基因3(ATG3)和叉头转录因子O亚型3(FOXO3)表达水平变化以及与患者病情进展及预后的关系。方法以2019年9月~2022年9月于本院就诊的91例活动性肺结核患者(观察组)为研究对象,另选取同时期于本院体检的91例健康体检者作为对照组;酶联免疫吸附法检测血清中ATG3和FOXO3表达水平;利用Spearman相关分析活动性肺结核患者血清中ATG3和FOXO3表达水平与患者病情严重程度之间的相关性;采用Logistic回归分析影响活动性肺结核患者预后的因素;采用ROC曲线分析血清中ATG3和FOXO3表达水平对活动性肺结核患者预后评估的价值。结果与对照组相比,观察组血清中ATG3和FOXO3表达水平显著下降(P<0.05);与轻症组相比,重症组患者血清中ATG3和FOXO3表达水平显著下降(P<0.05);与预后不良组相比,预后良好组患者血清中ATG3和FOXO3表达水平显著升高(P<0.05);预后良好组与预后不良组患者ESR、PCT、CRP、TNF-α、INF-γ和IL-2相比差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);Spearman相关分析显示活动性肺结核患者血清中ATG3和FOXO3表达水平与患者病情严重程度呈负相关(P<0.05);Logistic回归分析结果显示,ESR、CRP、ATG3和FOXO3为影响活动性肺结核患者预后不良的因素(P<0.05);ROC曲线分析显示,血清中ATG3和FOXO3表达水平联合预测活动性肺结核患者预后较ATG3和FOXO3单一指标预测效果更优(P<0.05)。结论活动性肺结核患者血清中ATG3和FOXO3表达水平显著下降,且与活动性肺结核病情严重程度相关,二者联合对活动性肺结核患者预后具有较高的评估价值。

YTH结构域家族蛋白2和叉头蛋白转录因子3在肺腺癌中的表达关系研究

目的 分析YTH结构域家族蛋白2(YTHDF2)及叉头蛋白转录因子3(FOXO3)在肺腺癌病人中的表达及与预后的关系。方法 收集2020年1月至2021年5月在郑州大学第一附属医院行手术治疗的肺腺癌病人癌组织及对应的癌旁组织(距离癌组织5 cm以上)80对,收集病人临床病理资料;利用癌症基因组图谱(TCGA)数据库查询YTHDF2、FOXO3基因在肺腺癌中的表达水平;采用免疫组织化学法检测YTHDF2、FOXO3蛋白在肺腺癌组织中的表达情况;分析YTHDF2、FOXO3蛋白水平与肺腺癌病人临床病理资料的关系;分析肺腺癌中YTHDF2与FOXO3基因表达水平的相关性;对病人进行为期3年的随访,分析病人3年累积生存率。结果 YTHDF2、FOXO3蛋白在肺腺癌组织中的高表达率分别为34.00%、26.00%,明显低于癌旁正常组织中79.48%、61.54%(P<0.05)。YTHDF2蛋白表达情况与肺腺癌病人年龄、淋巴结转移和分化程度相关(P<0.05);与TNM分期、性别无关(P>0.05);FOXO3蛋白表达情况与肺腺癌病人性别和分化程度相关(P<0.05);肺腺癌组织中YTHDF2蛋白高表达组和低表达组病人3年累积生存率分别为53.30%、14.00%,经log-rank比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);FOXO3蛋白高表达组和低表达组病人3年累积生存率分别为64.50%、12.20%,经Log-Rank比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论 YTHDF2、FOXO3在肺腺癌组织中均低表达,与病人肿瘤分化程度及3年累积生存率有关,有望成为评估肺腺癌病人预后的生物标志物。

子宫内膜癌组织NF-κB、STAT3蛋白对子宫内膜癌的诊断及预后价值意义分析

目的探讨与分析子宫内膜癌(EC)组织核因子κB(NF-κB)、信号转导与转录激活因子3(STAT3)蛋白对子宫内膜癌的诊断及预后价值意义。方法选择2019年9月—2022年11月石河子大学第一附属医院收治的88例子宫内膜癌患者作为研究对象,取所有患者术中切除的新鲜子宫内膜癌肿瘤组织标本(肿瘤组)和癌旁正常子宫内膜组织(癌旁组),采用免疫组化法检测NF-κB、STAT3蛋白表达阳性率,调查患者的病理特征、随访预后并进行相关性分析。结果肿瘤组NF-κB、STAT3蛋白表达阳性率显著高于癌旁组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。在88例患者中,不同年龄、临床分期、分化程度、肌层浸润、淋巴结转移患者的NF-κB、STAT3蛋白表达阳性率比较,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。所有患者随访到2023年6月1日,生存患者NF-κB、STAT3蛋白表达阳性率明显低于死亡患者,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。Cox回归分析显示NF-κB、STAT3蛋白表达阳性率为影响预后中位生存时间的重要因素,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论子宫内膜癌组织多伴随有NF-κB、STAT3蛋白的高表达,其表达水平与患者的临床病理特征和预后生存情况都存在相关性。

DI-3-n-butylphthalide exerts neuroprotective effects by modulating hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha ubiquitination to attenuate oxidative stress-induced apoptosis

DI-3-n-butylphthalide is used to treat mild and moderate acute ischemic stroke.However,the precise underlying mechanism requires further investigation.In this study,we investigated the molecular mechanism of DI-3-n-butylphthalide action by various means.We used hydrogen peroxide to induce injury to PC12cells and RAW264.7 cells to mimic neuronal oxidative stress injury in stroke in vitro and examined the effects of DI-3-n-butylphthalide.We found that DI-3-nbutylphthalide pretreatment markedly inhibited the reduction in viability and reactive oxygen species production in PC12 cells caused by hydrogen peroxide and inhibited cell apoptosis.Furthermore,DI-3-n-butylphthalide pretreatment inhibited the expression of the pro-apoptotic genes Bax and Bnip3.DI-3-nbutylphthalide also promoted ubiquitination and degradation of hypoxia inducible factor 1α,the key transcription factor that regulates Bax and Bnip3 genes.These findings suggest that DI-3-n-butylphthalide exhibits a neuroprotective effect on stroke by promoting hypoxia inducible factor-1α ubiquitination and degradation and inhibiting cell apoptosis.

颅脑损伤术后颅脑感染血清NLRP3、SAA及NFκB的临床意义

目的探讨血清寡聚化结构域样受体蛋白3(NLRP3)、淀粉样蛋白A(SAA)及核转录因子(NFκB)在颅脑损伤术后颅脑感染中的诊断价值。方法选择2020年6月至2022年6月江苏省如皋市人民医院接诊的70例颅脑损伤患者为研究对象,根据感染情况将感染者设为感染组(n=19),未感染者设为对照组(n=51),分析血清NLRP3、SAA及NFκB在颅脑损伤术后颅脑感染中的诊断价值。结果感染组患者血清NLRP3、SAA及NFκB水平显著高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);NLRP3、SAA及NFκB水平:轻度感染<中度感染<重度感染,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);预后不良组患者血清NLRP3、SAA及NFκB水平显著高于预后良好组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);ROC结果显示,血清NLRP3预测颅脑损伤术后颅脑感染的AUC为0.634,灵敏度为63.43%,特异度为67.40%,截断值为114.02 pg/mL;血清SAA预测颅脑损伤术后颅脑感染的AUC为0.715,灵敏度73.50%,特异度为69.00%,截断值为30.99 mg/L;血清NFκB预测颅脑损伤术后颅脑感染的AUC为0.914,灵敏度为81.40%,特异度为70.00%,截断值为38.27μg/mL,联合检测较单独检测特异度、准确度更高(P<0.05)。结论血清NLRP3、SAA及NFκB在颅脑损伤术后颅脑感染患者中均异常高表达,且三指标联合检测颅脑损伤术后颅脑感染诊断效能更高,临床应用价值高。

Transcriptional regulatory network during axonal regeneration of dorsal root ganglion neurons:laser-capture microdissection and deep sequencing

The key regulators and regeneration-associated genes involved in axonal regeneration of neurons after injury have not been clarified.In high-throughput sequencing,various factors influence the final sequencing results,including the number and size of cells,the depth of sequencing,and the method of cell separation.There is still a lack of research on the detailed molecular expression profile during the regeneration of dorsal root ganglion neuron axon.In this study,we performed lase r-capture microdissection coupled with RNA sequencing on dorsal root ganglion neurons at 0,3,6,and 12 hours and 1,3,and 7 days after sciatic nerve crush in rats.We identified three stages after dorsal root ganglion injury:early(3-12 hours),pre-regeneration(1 day),and regeneration(3-7 days).Gene expression patterns and related function enrichment res ults showed that one module of genes was highly related to axonal regeneration.We verified the up-regulation of activating transcription factor 3(Atf3),Kruppel like factor 6(Klf6),AT-rich inte raction domain 5A(Arid5α),CAMP responsive element modulator(Crem),and FOS like 1,AP-1 transcription factor Subunit(Fosl1) in dorsal root ganglion neurons after injury.Suppressing these transcription factors(Crem,Arid5o,Fosl1 and Klf6) reduced axonal regrowth in vitro.As the hub transcription factor,Atf3 showed higher expression and activity at the preregeneration and regeneration stages.G protein-coupled estrogen receptor 1(Gper1),inte rleukin 12a(Il12α),estrogen receptor 1(ESR1),and interleukin 6(IL6) may be upstream factors that trigger the activation of Atf3 during the repair of axon injury in the early stage.Our study presents the detailed molecular expression profile during axonal regeneration of dorsal root ganglion neurons after peripheral nerve injury.These findings may provide reference for the clinical screening of molecular targets for the treatment of peripheral nerve injury.

血管瘤患儿血清粒细胞-巨噬细胞集落刺激因子及转录激活因子3水平与瘤体增生的相关性

目的探索血管瘤患儿血清粒细胞-巨噬细胞集落刺激因子(GM-CSF)及转录激活因子3(STAT3)的表达水平并分析其与瘤体增生的相关性。方法选取2020年1月—2023年1月收治的152例血管瘤增生患儿作为研究对象,分为增生期组(87例)与退化期组(65例),另选择同期确诊为血管畸形的53例患儿作为血管畸形组。对血清GM-CSF、STAT3及碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(bFGF)、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)、缺氧诱导因子-1α(HIF-1α)、血管生成素-1(Ang-1)的表达水平进行检测;Pearson法相关性分析血清GM-CSF、STAT3与bFGF、VEGF、HIF-1α、Ang-1的相关性;受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析血清GM-CSF、STAT3对血管瘤瘤体增生的预测价值;多因素Logistic回归分析血管瘤瘤体增生的影响因素。结果增生期组患儿血清bFGF、VEGF、HIF-1α、GM-CSF、STAT3表达水平高于血管畸形组及退化期组患儿(P<0.05),但血清Ang-1表达水平低于血管畸形组及退化期组患儿(P<0.05);Pearson法相关性分析显示,增生期组患儿血清GM-CSF及STAT3水平均与bFGF、VEGF、HIF-1α水平正相关,与Ang-1水平负相关;ROC曲线下面积显示,GM-CSF和STAT3单独预测血管瘤瘤体增生风险的AUC分别为0.847,0.822,联合预测的AUC为0.918,联合预测的效能显著大于GM-CSF单独诊断的AUC(Z=2.459,P=0.014),STAT3单独诊断的AUC(Z=3.371,P=0.001)。多因素Logistic回归分析显示GM-CSF、STAT3是血管瘤瘤体增生的影响因素(P<0.05)。结论血管瘤瘤体增生患儿血清GM-CSF及STAT3表达水平升高,是瘤体增生的影响因素,联合检测能较好的预测血管瘤瘤体增生风险。

Silencing of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 expression by RNA interference suppresses growth of human hepatocellular carcinoma in tumor-bearing nude mice

AIM:To explore the effect of silencing of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3) expression by RNA interference(RNAi) on growth of human hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) in tumor-bearing nude mice in vivo.METHODS:To construct the recombinant plasmid of pSilencer 3.0-H1-STAT3-siRNA-GFP(pSH1-siRNA-STAT3) and establish the tumor-bearing nude mouse model of the HCC cell line SMMC7721,we used intratumoral injection together with electroblotting to transfect the recombinant plasmid pSH1-siRNA-STAT3 into the transplanted tumor.The weight of the nude mice and tumor volumes were recorded.STAT3 gene transcription was detected by semi-quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RTPCR).Level of protein expression and location of STAT3 were determined by Western blotting and immunohistochemical staining.STAT3-related genes such as survivin,c-myc,VEGF,p53 and caspase3 mRNA and protein expression were detected in tumor tissues at the same time.The terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling(TUNEL) assay was used to detect apoptosis of tumor cells.RESULTS:The weight of the treated nude mice increased,and the tumor volume decreased markedly compared with those of the mock-treated and negative control groups(P < 0.01).The results of RT-PCR and Western blotting showed that mRNA and protein levels of STAT3 declined markedly in the treated group.The change in STAT3-related gene expression in tumor tissues at the mRNA and protein level also varied,the expression of survivin,VEGF and c-myc were obviously reduced,and expression of p53 and caspase3 increased(P < 0.01).Most of the tumor tissue cells in the treated group developed apoptosis that was detected by TUNEL assay.CONCLUSION:Silencing of STAT3 expression by RNAi significantly inhibits expression of STAT3 mRNA and protein,and suppresses growth of human HCC in tumor-bearing nude mice.The mechanism may be related to down-regulation of survivin,VEGF and c-myc and up-regulation of p53 and caspase3 expression.Accordingly,the STAT3 gene may act as an important and effective target in gene therapy of HCC.

三阴性乳腺癌患者癌组织中RUNX3及JAM-A表达变化及与疾病预后的相关性分析

目的探讨三阴性乳腺癌患者癌组织中Runt相关转录因子3(RUNX3)及连接黏附分子A(JAMA)表达变化及与疾病预后的相关性。方法选取2016年1月至2018年3月在新疆维吾尔自治区人民医院确诊的三阴性乳腺癌患者60例作为研究对象,收集患者乳腺癌组织及癌旁组织,通过实时荧光定量PCR及酶联免疫吸附试验检测并对比癌组织、癌旁组织中RUNX3、JAM-A转录水平及蛋白水平。对比不同临床病理特征三阴性乳腺癌患者癌组织中RUNX3及JAM-A转录水平及蛋白水平。采用Spearman相关性分析三阴性乳腺癌患者癌组织中RUNX3、JAM-A表达与患者不良预后的相关性。结果三阴性乳腺癌患者癌组织中RUNX3转录水平显著低于癌旁组织,JAM-A转录水平显著高于癌旁组织,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。三阴性乳腺癌患者癌组织中RUNX3蛋白水平显著低于癌旁组织,JAM-A蛋白水平显著高于癌旁组织,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。不同肿瘤最大径、TNM分期及淋巴结转移情况的三阴性乳腺癌患者癌组织中RUNX3及JAM-A转录水平比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。不同肿瘤最大径、TNM分期及淋巴结转移情况的三阴性乳腺癌患者癌组织中RUNX3及JAM-A蛋白水平比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。Spearman相关性分析表明,三阴性乳腺癌患者癌组织中RUNX3转录水平及蛋白水平与不良预后呈负相关,JAM-A转录水平及蛋白水平与不良预后呈正相关(P<0.05)。结论三阴性乳腺癌患者癌组织中RUNX3表达显著下调、JAM-A表达显著上调,且与患者预后均存在一定相关性,RUNX3及JAM-A可能是三阴性乳腺癌发生、发展过程中的重要调控因子。

OsbZIP09,a Unique OsbZIP Transcription Factor of Rice,Promotes Rather Than Suppresses Seed Germination by Attenuating Abscisic Acid Pathway

We successfully identified a novel and unique OsbZIP transcription factor,OsbZIP09,whose mutants exhibited longer seeds and less severe pre-harvest sprouting than the wild type,but shared similar germination rate as the wild type under normal germination conditions.The expression of OsbZIP09 was induced by abscisic acid(ABA)and declined as the germination process.As a nucleus-localized transcription factor,the conserved binding motif of OsbZIP09 was identified via DNA affinity purification sequencing technique.Further evidences indicated that OsbZIP09 directly enhanced the expression of ABA catabolism gene ABA8ox1,thus reducing ABA accumulation.In addition,OsbZIP09 also directly bound to the promoter of LEA3 gene to inhibit its expression,thus further alleviating the suppressive effect of ABA on seed germination.These results demonstrated that OsbZIP09 likely functions as a brake of the ABA pathway to attenuate the inhibitory effect of ABA on rice seed germination via dual strategies.