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Zhang Q, Shi H, Liu W, Wang Y, Wang Q, Li H. Differential expression of L-FABP and L-BABP between fat and lean chickens. GENETICS AND MOLECULAR RESEARCH 2013; 12:4192-206. [PMID: 24114214 DOI: 10.4238/2013.october.7.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Liver fatty acid-binding protein (L-FABP) and liver bile acid-binding protein (L-BABP), in the liver intra-cytoplasm of chicken, are members of the fatty acid-binding protein subfamily. This study was designed to analyze and compare L-FABP and L-BABP expression levels between fat and lean lines in chicken liver tissue, and to determine the relationship between their expression and lipid metabolism. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and Western blotting were used to detect the mRNA and protein expression in liver tissue between the lean and fat lines. Real-time PCR showed that L-FABP mRNA expression in fat male chickens was higher than that in lean male chickens at 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10 weeks of age (P < 0.05), and L-BABP mRNA expression in fat male chickens was higher than that in lean male chickens at 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 10 weeks of age (P < 0.05). Western blotting showed that the L-FABP protein expression in fat male chickens was higher than that in lean male chickens at 3, 5, 6, and 7 weeks of age (P < 0.05), and L-BABP protein expression in fat male chickens was higher than that in lean male chickens at 3, 4, 5, and 6 weeks of age (P < 0.05). These results suggested that chicken L-FABP and L-BABP affect abdominal fat deposition through differences in their expression level, and the possible mechanism is that a high expression level of L-FABP and L-BABP leads to a high lipogenesis rate and, ultimately, to lipid deposition.
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Mamontov E, O’Neill H, Zhang Q, Chathoth S. Temperature dependence of the internal dynamics of a protein in an aqueous solvent: Decoupling from the solvent viscosity. Chem Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2013.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Li X, Su G, Wang J, Zhou Z, Li L, Liu L, Guan M, Zhang Q, Wang H. Exogenous bFGF promotes articular cartilage repair via up-regulation of multiple growth factors. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2013; 21:1567-75. [PMID: 23792272 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2013.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2012] [Revised: 05/21/2013] [Accepted: 06/05/2013] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the roles of exogenous basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on the repair of full-thickness articular cartilage defects in rabbits. DESIGN In the present study, a double-layered collagen membrane sandwiched with bFGF-loaded-nanoparticles between a dense layer and a loose layer was implanted into full-thickness articular cartilage defects in rabbits. By grafting the membrane in a different direction, the dense layer or the loose layer facing the surface of the subchondral bone, the effects of the released bFGF on the defects and the profiles of nine growth factors (GFs) in synovial fluid (SF) were investigated using histological methods and antibody arrays, respectively. RESULTS In the group with the loose layer facing the surface of the subchondral bone, fast release of bFGF was observed, and early high levels of endogenous transforming growth factor-β2 (TGF-β2), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), bFGF, bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2), BMP-3, and BMP-4 in SF were detected by antibody arrays, especially on day 3. Chondrocyte-like cells were also observed in this group at an early stage. As a result, this group showed better levels of repair, as compared to the other groups in which low GF levels were detected at an early stage, and chondrocyte-like cells appeared much later. CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that exogenous bFGF promotes articular cartilage repair by up-regulating the levels of multiple GFs, but administration at an early stage is required.
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Zhang Q, Chen J, Cai G, Yang Z, Guo X, Chen J. Both Anti-HER2 Treatment and Chemotherapy After Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy Improve Survival in Patients With Brain Metastases From HER2-Positive Breast Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.06.595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Wang D, Zhang Q, Eisenberg B, Kane J, Li X, Lucas D, Freeman C, Trotti A, Hitchcock Y, Kirsch D. Significant Reduction of Radiation Related Morbidities in the Extremity Sarcoma Patients Treated With Image Guided Radiation Therapy to Reduced Target Volume: Results of RTOG 0630. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.06.164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Woods C, Zhang Q, Silverman C, Shenouda G, Harris J, Ang K, Machtay M. Comparison Between IMRT and 3D CRT in Laryngeal Cancer Patients Treated on RTOG 0522. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.06.1189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Holt I, Thuy DN, Le Thanh Lam L, Zhang Q, Sewry C, Shanahan C, Morris G. P.5.18 Tissue-specific expression of nesprin isoforms and its relevance to muscular dystrophy and dilated cardiomyopathy. Neuromuscul Disord 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2013.06.470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Dong S, Li FQ, Zhang Q, Lv KZ, Yang HL, Gao Y, Yu JR. Expression and clinical significance of SHP2 in gastric cancer. J Int Med Res 2013; 40:2083-9. [PMID: 23321164 DOI: 10.1177/030006051204000605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the expression and clinical significance of the protein tyrosine phosphatase, nonreceptor type 11 (PTPN11 or SHP2) gene, which encodes Src homology 2 domain-containing phosphatase (SHP-2) in gastric cancer. METHODS SHP2 expression was detected by immunohistochemical staining and real-time quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction in tissue samples of normal gastric mucosa and different grades of gastric cancer. Correlation between SHP2 expression and standard clinico pathological parameters was analysed. RESULTS Immunohistochemical staining revealed significantly higher rates of SHP2 expression in gastric cancer tissues (72.5%) versus normal gastric mucosa (21.9%). SHP-2 mRNA levels were also significantly higher in gastric cancer tissues versus normal gastric mucosa. SHP2 expression correlated significantly with tumour differentiation, clinical classification and lymph node metastases, but was independent of sex and age. CONCLUSIONS SHP-2 is upregulated in gastric cancer and may be related to the development of gastric cancer. SHP-2 may be a potential prognostic marker of, or a therapeutic target for, gastric cancer.
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Alim MA, Wang P, Wu XP, Li C, Cui XG, Zhang SL, Zhang Q, Zhang Y, Sun DX. Effect ofFASNgene on milk yield and milk composition in the Chinese Holstein dairy population. Anim Genet 2013; 45:111-3. [DOI: 10.1111/age.12089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/27/2013] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Xiao Y, Zheng Y, Tan P, Xu P, Zhang Q. Overexpression of nuclear distribution protein (hNUDC) causes pro-apoptosis and differentiation in Dami megakaryocytes. Cell Prolif 2013; 46:576-85. [PMID: 24010816 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.12055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2013] [Accepted: 05/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Overexpression of hNUDC, a member of the nuclear distribution protein family, reduces cell population growth in prostate cancer cell lines, concurrent with induced morphological change and enhanced polyploidization. These phenomena are also closely associated with terminal phases of megakaryocyte maturation. MATERIALS AND METHODS In Dami cells, MTT and trypan blue assays were used to investigate cell viability and proliferation effects of hNUDC, and flow cytometry was used to analyse cell cycle and DNA content. Real-time RT-PCR was employed to detect mRNA expression. Activations of caspase-3, ERK, Akt and Stat-5 were determined by immunoblotting. May-Grünwald-Giemsa staining was performed to reveal cell morphology. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION Functional studies using adenovirus-mediated hNUDC overexpression led to inhibition of megakaryocyte proliferation via cell cycle arrest in G2/M transition phase. This process could have been be mediated by upregulation of p21 and downregulation of its downstream targets, including cyclin B1, cyclin B2 and c-myc. Enhanced apoptosis in turn ensued, characterized by increased caspase-3 activation, upregulation of pro-apoptotic Bax and downregulation of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2. Furthermore, hNUDC overexpression elevated the level of megakaryocyte maturation, associated with increased polyploidy, cell morphological changes and increased expression of cell surface differentiation markers, including CD10, CD44, CD41 and CD61. Our results further suggest that the ERK signalling pathway was involved in hNUDC overexpression-induced apoptosis. Taken together, this study provides experimental evidence for overexpression of hNUDC in Dami cells and suggests that activation of apoptotic machinery may be involved in megakaryocytic differentiation.
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Wang M, Zhang Q, Hua W, Zhou W, Huang M, Wang H. Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and safety of landiolol hydrochloride in healthy Chinese subjects. Drug Res (Stuttg) 2013; 64:141-5. [PMID: 24002929 DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1354368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Landiolol is an ultra-short-acting β-blocker that appears to be more cardioselective and less toxic than esmolol. The main objective of this study was to investigate the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and safety of landiolol hydrochloride in healthy Chinese volunteers. METHODS We set 2-dose regimen (L and H groups) [L (low): 0.125 mg/kg/min (1 min) loading→0.02 mg/kg/min (20 min) continuous, H (high): 0.25 mg/kg/min (1 min) loading→0.04 mg/kg/min (20 min) continuous]. 20 healthy subjects of either sex were allocated randomly to the L and H groups (n=10, and 10). Blood samples were collected over 1 h after continuous infusion and were determined using a validated liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) assay. The safety of landiolol hydrochloride was assessed by adverse events recording, 12-lead ECG findings, physical examination, laboratory testing, and vital signs. RESULTS The main pharmacokinetic parameters of landiolol hydrochloride in healthy Chinese subjects were as follows: doses of 2 groups (L and H); Cmax of 400±110 and 731±246 ng/mL; C21min of 327±109 and 508±141 ng/mL; Tmax of 10.1±6.5 and 6.2±5.7 min; t1/2 of 4.7±1.6 and 6.5±1.7 min. Landiolol hydrochloride was safe. There were no adverse events in any subject. The heart rates and blood pressures of subjects administered landiolol hydrochloride decreased, but no clinically significant changes were observed. CONCLUSION The concentration of landiolol hydrochloride rapidly reached steady state levels, and rapidly dissipated after completion of administration. Landiolol hydrochloride appears to have rapid onset and short action.
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di Gesso J, Kerr J, Yalamanchili S, Cassidy A, Botting N, O’Hagan D, Zhang Q, Raheen S, Kay C, O’Connell M. 68. Cytokine 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2013.06.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ip EH, Zhang Q, Schwartz R, Tooze J, Leng X, Han H, Williamson DA. Multi-profile hidden Markov model for mood, dietary intake, and physical activity in an intervention study of childhood obesity. Stat Med 2013; 32:3314-31. [PMID: 23322318 PMCID: PMC3710544 DOI: 10.1002/sim.5719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2011] [Revised: 11/23/2012] [Accepted: 12/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Motivated by an application to childhood obesity data in a clinical trial, this paper describes a multi-profile hidden Markov model (HMM) that uses several temporal chains of measures respectively related to psychosocial attributes, dietary intake, and energy expenditure behaviors of adolescents in a school setting. Using these psychological and behavioral profiles, the model delineates health states from the longitudinal data set. Furthermore, a two-level regression model that takes into account the clustering effects of students within school is used to assess the effects of school-based and community-based interventions and other risk factors on the transition between health states over time. The results from our study suggest that female students tend to decrease their physical activities despite a high level of anxiety about weight. The finding is consistent across intervention and control arms.
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Chen Y, Li L, Zhang Q, Guo Y, Whitlock G, Bian Z, Clarke R, Peto R, Collins R, Chen Z. Use of drug treatment for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in urban and rural communities of China: findings from the China Biobank study of 0.5 million people. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p4305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Zhang Q, Zhao C, Jameson K, Ashton V, Chen E. The characteristics of patients with a recent history of acute myocardial infarction and their antiplatelet therapy utilization pattern in the UK general practice. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht310.p4862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Liu M, Lee APW, Richards AM, Renneberg R, Zhang Q, Lam C, Huang XR, Lan HY, Yan BP, Yu CM. Predictive value of novel biomarkers for response to medical treatment in systolic heart failure. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht308.p1479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Chen XJ, Liang YJ, Gao XL, Jiang J, Sun XL, Chen YC, Zhang Q. Further reduced systolic myocardial strain beyond left ventricular hypertrophy in hypertensive patients with suboptimal blood pressure control. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p3824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Zhang Q, Qiu JP, Zhu TQ, Zhang R, Yang ZK, Hu J, Ding FH, Du R, Shen WF. Randomized comparison of biodegradable polymer versus durable polymer sirolimus-eluting stenting in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary PCI. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.3737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Zhang Q, Gao XL, Chen XJ, Jiang J, You GY, Sun XL, Li X, Chen YC, Liang YJ, Zeng Z. Determinants of blood pressure control in hypertensive patients receiving a disease management program provided by a community health center in China. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p3352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Chung ACK, Liu M, Dong Y, Lee APW, Lan HY, Coats AJ, Richards AM, Lam C, Zhang Q, Yu CM. Circulating microRNAs as markers for prediction of heart failure medical treatment outcome. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p4214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Ding X, Zhang Z, Li X, Wang S, Wu X, Sun D, Yu Y, Liu J, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang S, Zhang Y, Zhang Q. Accuracy of genomic prediction for milk production traits in the Chinese Holstein population using a reference population consisting of cows. J Dairy Sci 2013; 96:5315-23. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2012-6194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2012] [Accepted: 03/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Zhang H, Piao X, Zhang Q, Li P, Yi J, Liu J, Li Q, Wang G. The effects of Forsythia suspensa extract and berberine on growth performance, immunity, antioxidant activities, and intestinal microbiota in broilers under high stocking density. Poult Sci 2013; 92:1981-8. [DOI: 10.3382/ps.2013-03081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Bassi FM, Kumar A, Zhang Q, Paux E, Huttner E, Kilian A, Dizon R, Feuillet C, Xu SS, Kianian SF. Radiation hybrid QTL mapping of Tdes2 involved in the first meiotic division of wheat. TAG. THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS. THEORETISCHE UND ANGEWANDTE GENETIK 2013; 126:1977-1990. [PMID: 23715938 DOI: 10.1007/s00122-013-2111-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2013] [Accepted: 04/20/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Since the dawn of wheat cytogenetics, chromosome 3B has been known to harbor a gene(s) that, when removed, causes chromosome desynapsis and gametic sterility. The lack of natural genetic diversity for this gene(s) has prevented any attempt to fine map and further characterize it. Here, gamma radiation treatment was used to create artificial diversity for this locus. A total of 696 radiation hybrid lines were genotyped with a custom mini array of 140 DArT markers, selected to evenly span the whole 3B chromosome. The resulting map spanned 2,852 centi Ray with a calculated resolution of 0.384 Mb. Phenotyping for the occurrence of meiotic desynapsis was conducted by measuring the level of gametic sterility as seeds produced per spikelet and pollen viability at booting. Composite interval mapping revealed a single QTL with LOD of 16.2 and r (2) of 25.6 % between markers wmc326 and wPt-8983 on the long arm of chromosome 3B. By independent analysis, the location of the QTL was confirmed to be within the deletion bin 3BL7-0.63-1.00 and to correspond to a single gene located ~1.4 Mb away from wPt-8983. The meiotic behavior of lines lacking this gene was characterized cytogenetically to reveal striking similarities with mutants for the dy locus, located on the syntenic chromosome 3 of maize. This represents the first example to date of employing radiation hybrids for QTL analysis. The success achieved by this approach provides an ideal starting point for the final cloning of this interesting gene involved in meiosis of cereals.
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Zhang Q, Jin XS, Yang ZY, Wei M, Liu BY, Gu QL. Upregulated Hoxc6 expression is associated with poor survival in gastric cancer patients. Neoplasma 2013; 60:439-45. [PMID: 23581417 DOI: 10.4149/neo_2013_057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Human Hox genes (Homeobox) have crucial roles in development and differentiation, regulating numerous processes including apoptosis, receptor signalling, differentiation, motility and angiogenesis. Aberrant expression of Hoxc6 gene has been reported in several tumor tissues and cancer cell lines. The prognostic significance of Hoxc6 in gastric cancer remains largely unknown.This study was aimed to investigate the clinical significance of Hoxc6 in gastric cancer.Total RNA of paired tissue samples (n=25) and a tissue microarray containing 161 paired tissues from patients with gastric cancers at different stages were collected. Quantitative real-time PCR and immunochemistry assay were carried out to investigate the expression of Hoxc6. Hoxc6 mRNA was increased in gastric cancer tissues ( 16 of 25) compared with the adjacent normal mucosa (P<0.05). Immunohistochemical detection showed that expression of Hoxc6 was associated with the depth of tumor invasion (P<0.05). Patients with higher expression levels of Hoxc6 had a shorter overall survival rate (P<0.05).Hoxc6 might contribute to the progression of gastric carcinogenesis and may be a significant predictor of poor survival in patients with gastric cancer after curative operations.
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