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Xie WY, Ji ZH, Ren WZ, Zhao PS, Wei FH, Hu J, Yuan B, Gao W. Wheat peptide alleviates DSS-induced colitis by activating the Keap1-Nrf2 signaling pathway and maintaining the integrity of the gut barrier. Food Funct 2024; 15:5466-5484. [PMID: 38690672 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo04413k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is difficult to cure, and formulating a dietary plan is an effective means to prevent and treat this disease. Wheat peptide contains a variety of bioactive peptides with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant functions. The results of this study showed that preventive supplementation with wheat peptide (WP) can significantly alleviate the symptoms of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice. WP can increase body weight, alleviate colon shortening, and reduce disease activity index (DAI) scores. In addition, WP improved intestinal microbial disorders in mice with colitis. Based on LC-MS, a total of 313 peptides were identified in WP, 4 of which were predicted to be bioactive peptides. The regulatory effects of WP and four bioactive peptides on the Keap1-Nrf2 signaling pathway were verified in Caco-2 cells. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that WP alleviates DSS-induced colitis by helping maintain gut barrier integrity and targeting the Keap1-Nrf2 axis; these results provided a rationale for adding WP to dietary strategies to prevent IBD.
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- Wen-Yin Xie
- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin, China.
- Department of Basic Medicine, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi 046000, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin, China.
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Long D, Mao C, Zhang Z, Zou J, Zhu Y. Visual analysis of colorectal cancer and gut microbiota: A bibliometric analysis from 2002 to 2022. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35727. [PMID: 37933041 PMCID: PMC10627710 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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A growing number of studies have shown that gut microbiota (GM) plays an essential role in the occurrence and development of colorectal cancer (CRC). The current body of research exploring the relationship between CRC and GM is vast. Nevertheless, bibliometric studies in this area have not yet been reported. This study aimed to explore the hotspots and frontiers of research on GM and CRC in the past 20 years, which may provide a reference for researchers in this field. The Web of Science Core Collection database was searched for publications on CRC and GM from 2002 to 2022. The scientometric softwares CiteSpace and VOSviewer were used to visually analyze the countries, institutions, authors, journals, and keywords involved in the literature. Keywords co-occurrence, cluster, and burst analysis were utilized to further explore the current state and development trends of research on GM and CRC. A total of 2158 publications were included in this study, with a noticeably rising annual publication trend. The majority of these papers are from 80 nations, primarily China and the USA. J Yu was the most active author and WS Garrett has the highest citation. Among all institutions, Shanghai Jiao Tong University has the largest number of papers. Most of the publications were published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, with Science being the most frequently cited journal. The 4 main clusters mainly involved probiotics, inflammation, molecular mechanisms, and research methods. Current research hotspots included "Fusobacterium nucleatum," "Escherichia coli," etc. Newly emerging research has focused predominantly on immune response, gene expression, and recent strategies for the treatment of CRC with GM. The relationship between GM and CRC will continue to be a hot research area. Changes in the composition of GM in patients with CRC, the potential molecular mechanisms as well as probiotics and natural products used in the treatment of CRC have been the focus of current research and hotspots for future studies.
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- Dan Long
- The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- The First Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Zhanjiang City, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Guan J, Yang Y, Shan Q, Zhang H, Zhou A, Gong S, Chai T, Qiao K. Plant cadmium resistance 10 enhances tolerance to toxic heavy metals in poplar. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 203:108043. [PMID: 37734271 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Toxic heavy metals originating from human activities have caused irreversible harm to the environment. Toxic heavy metal ions absorbed by crop plants can seriously threaten human health. Therefore, decreasing heavy metal contents in crop plants is an urgent need. The plant cadmium resistance protein (PCR) is a heavy metal ion transporter. In this study, PePCR10 was cloned from Populus euphratica. Bioinformatics analyses revealed its transmembrane structure and gene sequence motifs. The transcript profile of PePCR10 was analyzed by RT-qPCR, and its transcript levels increased under toxic heavy metal (cadmium, lead, aluminum) treatments. Subcellular localization analyses in tobacco cells revealed that PePCR10 localizes at the plasma membrane. Compared with wild type (WT), PePCR10-overexpressing lines showed significantly higher values for plant height, root length, fresh weight, and dry weight under heavy metal stress. Electrolyte leakage, nitroblue tetrazolium staining, and chlorophyll fluorescence analyses indicated that Cd/Al tolerance in PePCR10-overexpressing lines was stronger than that in WT. The Cd/Al contents were lower in the PePCR10-overexpressing lines than in WT under Cd/Al stress. Our results show that PePCR10 can reduce the heavy metal content in poplar and enhance its Cd/Al tolerance. Hence, PePCR10 is a candidate genetic resource for effectively reducing heavy metal accumulation in crops.
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- Jing Guan
- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Life Science, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
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de Moura e Dias M, da Silva Duarte V, Mota LFM, de Cássia Ávila Alpino G, dos Reis Louzano SA, da Conceição LL, Mantovanie HC, Pereira SS, Oliveira LL, de Oliveira Mendes TA, Porcellato D, do Carmo Gouveia Peluzio M. Lactobacillus gasseri LG-G12 Restores Gut Microbiota and Intestinal Health in Obesity Mice on Ceftriaxone Therapy. Foods 2023; 12:foods12051092. [PMID: 36900609 PMCID: PMC10001121 DOI: 10.3390/foods12051092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Gut microbiota imbalance is associated with the occurrence of metabolic diseases such as obesity. Thus, its modulation is a promising strategy to restore gut microbiota and improve intestinal health in the obese. This paper examines the role of probiotics, antimicrobials, and diet in modulating gut microbiota and improving intestinal health. Accordingly, obesity was induced in C57BL/6J mice, after which they were redistributed and fed with an obesogenic diet (intervention A) or standard AIN-93 diet (intervention B). Concomitantly, all the groups underwent a treatment phase with Lactobacillus gasseri LG-G12, ceftriaxone, or ceftriaxone followed by L. gasseri LG-G12. At the end of the experimental period, the following analysis was conducted: metataxonomic analysis, functional profiling of gut microbiota, intestinal permeability, and caecal concentration of short-chain fatty acids. High-fat diet impaired bacterial diversity/richness, which was counteracted in association with L. gasseri LG-G12 and the AIN-93 diet. Additionally, SCFA-producing bacteria were negatively correlated with high intestinal permeability parameters, which was further confirmed via functional profile prediction of the gut microbiota. A novel perspective on anti-obesity probiotics is presented by these findings based on the improvement of intestinal health irrespective of undergoing antimicrobial therapy or not.
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- Mariana de Moura e Dias
- Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Vicosa, Avenida P. H. Rolfs, Campus Universitário S/N, Viçosa 36570-900, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Food Science, The Norwegian University of Life Sciences, P.O. Box 5003, N-1432 Ås, Norway
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- Department of Agronomy Food Natural Resources Animals and Environment, University of Padova, Viale dell’Università, 16, 35020 Padua, Italy
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Vicosa, Avenida P. H. Rolfs, Campus Universitário S/N, Viçosa 36570-900, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Vicosa, Avenida P. H. Rolfs, Campus Universitário S/N, Viçosa 36570-900, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Vicosa, Avenida P. H. Rolfs, Campus Universitário S/N, Viçosa 36570-900, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Universidade Federal de Vicosa, Avenida P. H. Rolfs, Campus Universitário S/N, Viçosa 36570-900, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Vicosa, Avenida P. H. Rolfs, Campus Universitário S/N, Viçosa 36570-900, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of General Biology, Universidade Federal de Vicosa, Avenida P. H. Rolfs, Campus Universitário S/N, Viçosa 36570-900, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidade Federal de Vicosa, Avenida P. H. Rolfs, Campus Universitário S/N, Viçosa 36570-900, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Food Science, The Norwegian University of Life Sciences, P.O. Box 5003, N-1432 Ås, Norway
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Vicosa, Avenida P. H. Rolfs, Campus Universitário S/N, Viçosa 36570-900, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Chen YN, Shih CY, Guo SL, Liu CY, Shen MH, Chang SC, Ku WC, Huang CC, Huang CJ. Potential prognostic and predictive value of UBE2N, IMPDH1, DYNC1LI1 and HRASLS2 in colorectal cancer stool specimens. Biomed Rep 2023; 18:22. [PMID: 36846616 PMCID: PMC9945078 DOI: 10.3892/br.2023.1604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most common gastrointestinal malignancy worldwide. The poor specificity and sensitivity of the fecal occult blood test has prompted the development of CRC-related genetic markers for CRC screening and treatment. Gene expression profiles in stool specimens are effective, sensitive and clinically applicable. Herein, a novel advantage of using cells shed from the colon is presented for cost-effective CRC screening. Molecular panels were generated through a series of leave-one-out cross-validation and discriminant analyses. A logistic regression model following reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and immunohistochemistry was used to validate a specific panel for CRC prediction. The panel, consisting of ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme E2 N (UBE2N), inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase 1 (IMPDH1), dynein cytoplasmic 1 light intermediate chain 1 (DYNC1LI1) and phospholipase A and acyltransferase 2 (HRASLS2), accurately recognized patients with CRC and could thus be further investigated as a potential prognostic and predictive biomarker for CRC. UBE2N, IMPDH1 and DYNC1LI1 expression levels were upregulated and HRASLS2 expression was downregulated in CRC tissues. The predictive power of the panel was 96.6% [95% confidence interval (CI), 88.1-99.6%] sensitivity and 89.7% (95% CI, 72.6-97.8%) specificity at a predicted cut-off value at 0.540, suggesting that this four-gene panel testing of stool specimens can faithfully mirror the state of the colon. On the whole, the present study demonstrates that screening for CRC or cancer detection in stool specimens collected non-invasively does not require the inclusion of an excessive number of genes, and colonic defects can be identified via the detection of an aberrant protein in the mucosa or submucosa.
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- Yu-Nung Chen
- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei 10630, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Sijhih Cathay General Hospital, New Taipei 22174, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei 24205, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Department of Anesthesiology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei 10630, Taiwan, R.O.C,Department of Anesthesiology, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei 24205, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Division of Pathology, Sijhih Cathay General Hospital, New Taipei City 22174, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei 24205, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Department of Surgery, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, New Taipei 24352, Taiwan, R.O.C.,PhD Program in Nutrition and Food Science, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei 24205, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei 10630, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei 24205, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 11217, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10090, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Correspondence to: Dr Chi-Cheng Huang, Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Section 2, Shipai Road, Taipei 11217, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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- Department of Medical Research, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei 10630, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Department of Biochemistry, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Correspondence to: Dr Chi-Cheng Huang, Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Section 2, Shipai Road, Taipei 11217, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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Yinhang W, Jing Z, Jie Z, Yin J, Xinyue W, Yifei S, Zhiqing F, Wei W, Shuwen H. Prediction model of colorectal cancer (CRC) lymph node metastasis based on intestinal bacteria. CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL ONCOLOGY : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE FEDERATION OF SPANISH ONCOLOGY SOCIETIES AND OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE OF MEXICO 2023; 25:1661-1672. [PMID: 36633831 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-022-03061-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lymph node metastasis is the main metastatic mode of CRC. Lymph node metastasis affects patient prognosis. OBJECTIVE To screen differential intestinal bacteria for CRC lymph node metastasis and construct a prediction model. METHODS First, fecal samples of 119 CRC patients with lymph node metastasis and 110 CRC patients without lymph node metastasis were included for the detection of intestinal bacterial 16S rRNA. Then, bioinformatics analysis of the sequencing data was performed. Community structure and composition analysis, difference analysis, and intragroup and intergroup correlation analysis were conducted between the two groups. Finally, six machine learning models were used to construct a prediction model for CRC lymph node metastasis. RESULTS The community richness and the community diversity at the genus level of the two groups were basically consistent. A total of 12 differential bacteria (Agathobacter, Catenibacterium, norank_f__Oscillospiraceae, Lachnospiraceae_FCS020_group, Lachnospiraceae_UCG-004, etc.) were screened at the genus level. Differential bacteria, such as Agathobacter, Catenibacterium, norank_f__Oscillospiraceae, and Lachnospiraceae_FCS020_group, were more associated with no lymph node metastasis in CRC. In the discovery set, the RF model had the highest prediction accuracy (AUC = 1.00, 98.89% correct, specificity = 55.21%, sensitivity = 55.95%). In the test set, SVM model had the highest prediction accuracy (AUC = 0.73, 72.92% correct, specificity = 69.23%, sensitivity = 88.89%). Lachnospiraceae_FCS020_group was the most important variable in the RF model. Lachnospiraceae_UCG - 004 was the most important variable in the SVM model. CONCLUSION CRC lymph node metastasis is closely related to intestinal bacteria. The prediction model based on intestinal bacteria can provide a new evaluation method for CRC lymph node metastasis.
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- Wu Yinhang
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, No. 548 Binwen Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang Province, China
- Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital Huzhou University, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Multiomics Research and Clinical Transformation of Digestive Cancer of Huzhou, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital Huzhou University, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Multiomics Research and Clinical Transformation of Digestive Cancer of Huzhou, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital Huzhou University, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital Huzhou University, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Multiomics Research and Clinical Transformation of Digestive Cancer of Huzhou, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital Huzhou University, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital Huzhou University, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital Huzhou University, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital Huzhou University, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang Province, China.
- Key Laboratory of Multiomics Research and Clinical Transformation of Digestive Cancer of Huzhou, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital Huzhou University, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang Province, China.
- Key Laboratory of Multiomics Research and Clinical Transformation of Digestive Cancer of Huzhou, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Sun L, Zhu Z, Jia X, Ying X, Wang B, Wang P, Zhang S, Yu J. The difference of human gut microbiome in colorectal cancer with and without metastases. Front Oncol 2022; 12:982744. [PMID: 36387258 PMCID: PMC9665410 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.982744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Metastasis of colorectal cancer is deemed to be closely related to the changes in the human gut microbiome. The purpose of our study is to distinguish the differences in gut microbiota between colorectal cancer with and without metastases. Firstly, this study recruited colorectal cancer patients who met the established inclusion and exclusion criteria in the Oncology Department of Zhejiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from February 2019 to June 2019. Fresh stool samples from healthy volunteers, non-metastatic patients, and metastatic patients were collected for 16S rRNA gene sequencing, to analyze the diversity and abundance of intestinal microorganisms in each group. The results showed that the microbial composition of the control group was more aplenty than the experimental group, while the difference also happened in the Tumor and the metastases group. At the phylum level, the abundance of Bacteroidetes significantly declined in the Tumor and the metastases group, compared with the control group. At the class level, Bacilli increased in experimental groups, while its abundance in the Tumor group was significantly higher than that in the metastases group. At the order level, the Tumor group had the highest abundance of Lactobacillales, followed by the metastases group and the control group had the lowest abundance. Overall, our study showed that the composition of the flora changed with the occurrence of metastasis in colorectal cancer. Therefore, the analysis of gut microbiota can serve as a supplement biological basis for the diagnosis and treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer which may offer the potential to develop non-invasive diagnostic tests.
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- Leitao Sun
- Department of Medical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China,*Correspondence: Jieru Yu, ; Shuo Zhang, ; Peipei Wang,
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Xinhua Hospital of Zhejiang Province), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China,*Correspondence: Jieru Yu, ; Shuo Zhang, ; Peipei Wang,
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China,*Correspondence: Jieru Yu, ; Shuo Zhang, ; Peipei Wang,
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Lu X, Xu Q, Tong Y, Zhang Z, Dun G, Feng Y, Tang J, Han D, Mao Y, Deng L, He X, Li Q, Xiang Y, Wang F, Zeng D, Tang B, Mao X. Long non-coding RNA EVADR induced by Fusobacterium nucleatum infection promotes colorectal cancer metastasis. Cell Rep 2022; 40:111127. [PMID: 35858553 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Both Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) and long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) EVADR are associated with colorectal cancer (CRC), but their relationship with CRC metastasis and the mechanisms by which EVADR promotes CRC metastasis are poorly understood. Here, we report that F. nucleatum promotes colorectal cancer cell metastasis to the liver and lung and that it can be detected in CRC-metastasis colonization in mouse models. Furthermore, F. nucleatum upregulates the expression of EVADR, which can increase the metastatic ability of CRC cells in vivo and in vitro. Mechanistically, elevated EVADR serves as a modular scaffold for the Y-box binding protein 1 (YBX1) to directly enhance the translation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-related factors, such as Snail, Slug, and Zeb1. These findings suggest that EVADR induced by F. nucleatum promotes colorectal cancer metastasis through YBX1-dependent translation. The EVADR-YBX1 axis may be useful for the prevention and treatment of patients with F. nucleatum-associated CRC metastasis.
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- Xiaoxue Lu
- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, College of Pharmacy and Laboratory Medicine Science, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, College of Pharmacy and Laboratory Medicine Science, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Hospital Infection Control, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, College of Pharmacy and Laboratory Medicine Science, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, College of Pharmacy and Laboratory Medicine Science, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, College of Pharmacy and Laboratory Medicine Science, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Class of 2021 Undergraduate, Nursing College of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, College of Pharmacy and Laboratory Medicine Science, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, College of Pharmacy and Laboratory Medicine Science, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, College of Pharmacy and Laboratory Medicine Science, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, College of Pharmacy and Laboratory Medicine Science, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Institute of Combined Injury, College of Preventive Medicine, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401120, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401120, China.
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, College of Pharmacy and Laboratory Medicine Science, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China.
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Xie J, Wang Y, Zhong Q, Bai SJ, Zhou CJ, Tian T, Chen JJ. Associations Between Disordered Microbial Metabolites and Changes of Neurotransmitters in Depressed Mice. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:906303. [PMID: 35669116 PMCID: PMC9163491 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.906303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Backgrounds Many pieces of evidence demonstrated that there were close relationships between gut microbiota and depression. However, the specific molecular mechanisms were still unknown. Here, using targeted metabolomics, this study was conducted to explore the relationships between microbial metabolites in feces and neurotransmitters in prefrontal cortex of depressed mice. Methods Chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) model of depression was built in this study. Targeted liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis was used to detect the microbial metabolites in feces and neurotransmitters in prefrontal cortex of mice. Both univariate and multivariate statistical analyses were applied to identify the differential microbial metabolites and neurotransmitters and explore relationships between them. Results Ninety-eight differential microbial metabolites (mainly belonged to amino acids, fatty acids, and bile acids) and 11 differential neurotransmitters (belonged to tryptophan pathway, GABAergic pathway, and catecholaminergic pathway) were identified. Five affected amino acid-related metabolic pathways were found in depressed mice. The 19 differential microbial metabolites and 10 differential neurotransmitters were found to be significantly correlated with depressive-like behaviors. The two differential neurotransmitters (tyrosine and glutamate) and differential microbial metabolites belonged to amino acids had greater contributions to the overall correlations between microbial metabolites and neurotransmitters. In addition, the significantly decreased L-tyrosine as microbial metabolites and tyrosine as neurotransmitter had the significantly positive correlation (r = 0.681, p = 0.0009). Conclusions These results indicated that CUMS-induced disturbances of microbial metabolites (especially amino acids) might affect the levels of neurotransmitters in prefrontal cortex and then caused the onset of depression. Our findings could broaden the understanding of how gut microbiota was involved in the onset of depression.
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- Jing Xie
- Department of Endocrinology, The Fourth People's Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Central Laboratory, Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Guizhou Medical University Affiliated Hospital, Guizhou, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Bai S, Bai H, Li D, Zhong Q, Xie J, Chen JJ. Gut Microbiota-Related Inflammation Factors as a Potential Biomarker for Diagnosing Major Depressive Disorder. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:831186. [PMID: 35372107 PMCID: PMC8965553 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.831186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Objective Although many works have been done, the objectively measured diagnostic biomarkers are not available. Thus, we conducted this study to identify potential biomarkers for objectively diagnosing depression and explore the role of gut microbiota in the onset of depression. Methods Major depressive disorder (MDD) patients (n=56) and demographic data-matched healthy controls (HCs) (n=56) were included in this study. The gut microbiota in fecal samples and inflammation-related factors in serum were measured. Both univariate and multivariate statistical analyses were performed to identify the differential gut microbiota and inflammation-related factors. Results Finally, 46 differential operational taxonomic units (OTUs) (60.9% OTUs belonging to Firmicutes) and ten differential inflammation-related factors were identified. Correlation analysis showed that there were significant correlations between 14 differential OTUs (9 OTUs belonging to Firmicutes and 5 OTUs belonging to family Lachnospiraceae under Firmicutes) and seven differential inflammation-related factors. Meanwhile, 14 differential OTUs (9 OTUs belonging to Firmicutes and 5 OTUs belonging to family Lachnospiraceae under Firmicutes) and five differential inflammation-related factors (adiponectin, apolipoprotein A1, alpha 1-antitrypsin, neutrophilicgranulocyte count/white blood cell count and basophil count) were significantly correlated to depression severity. A panel consisting of these five differential inflammation-related factors could effectively diagnose MDD patients from HCs. Conclusions Our results suggested that Firmicutes, especially family Lachnospiraceae, might play a role in the onset of depression via affecting the inflammation levels of host, and these five differential inflammation-related factors could be potential biomarkers for objectively diagnosing MDD.
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- Shunjie Bai
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- The Center for Clinical Molecular Medical Detection, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Department of Endocrinology, The Fourth People’s Hospital of Chongqing, Central Hospital of Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Jian-jun Chen,
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Chen L, Niu W, Zhu D, Shao W, Qian Y. Long noncoding RNA HOXD-AS1 promotes the progression of pancreatic cancer through miR-664b-3p/PLAC8 axis. Pathol Res Pract 2022; 232:153836. [PMID: 35279480 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2022.153836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Pancreatic cancer (PC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide. There are no effective early diagnosis and therapeutic methods for PC. Mounting evidence has shown that lncRNAs promote PC progression. For instance, HOXD-AS1 acts as an oncogenic lncRNA in some digestive tumors. However, its role in PC is unknown. This study aimed to investigate the role of HOXD-AS1 in PC and its underlying mechanisms. Quantitative reverse transcription (qRT‑PCR) was used to measure the expression levels of HOXD-AS1, miR-664b-3p, and PLAC8. CCK-8, colony formation, wound healing, and transwell assays were used to assess the effect of HOXD-AS1 on the proliferation, invasion and migration of PC cells. Dual-luciferase reporter and cell function rescue assays were used to verify the regulation relationship of miR-664b-3p and HOXD-AS1 or PLAC8. HOXD-AS1 was significantly upregulated in PC tissues than in paired adjacent tissues. Moreover, HOXD-AS1 was related to the advanced TNM stage. Meanwhile, HOXD-AS1 promoted the proliferation, invasion, and migration of PC cells. Mechanically, HOXD-AS1 upregulated PLAC8 by targeting miR-664b-3p. In conclusion, HOXD-AS1 was upregulated in PC tissues, promoting the proliferation, invasion, and migration of PC cells via the miR-664b-3p/PLAC8 axis.
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- Liang Chen
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Nantong First People's Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Nantong First People's Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Nantong First People's Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Nantong First People's Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Nantong First People's Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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Chen YF, Hsieh AH, Wang LC, Huang YJ, Yun-Chen Tsai, Tseng WY, Kuo YL, Luo SF, Yu KH, Kuo CF. Fecal microbiota changes in NZB/W F1 mice after induction of lupus disease. Sci Rep 2021; 11:22953. [PMID: 34824318 PMCID: PMC8616951 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-02422-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The association between the gut microbiota and the development of lupus is unclear. We investigated alterations in the gut microbiota after induction of lupus in a murine model using viral peptide of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV). Three treatment arms for the animals were prepared: intraperitoneal injection of HCMVpp65 peptide, adjuvant alone, and PBS injection. Feces were collected before and after lupus induction biweekly for 16S rRNA sequencing. HCMVpp65 peptide immunization induced lupus-like effects, with higher levels of anti-dsDNA antibodies, creatinine, proteinuria, and glomerular damage, compared with mice treated with nothing or adjuvant only. The Simpson diversity value was higher in mice injected with HCMVpp65 peptide, but there was no difference in ACE or Chao1 among the three groups. Statistical analysis of metagenomic profiles showed a higher abundance of various families (Saccharimonadaceae, Marinifiaceae, and Desulfovibrionaceae) and genera (Candidatus Saccharimonas, Roseburia, Odoribacter, and Desulfovibrio) in HCMVpp65 peptide-treated mice. Significant correlations between increased abundances of related genera (Candidatus Saccharimonas, Roseburia, Odoribacter, and Desulfovibrio) and HCMVpp65 peptide immunization-induced lupus-like effects were observed. This study provides insight into the changes in the gut microbiota after lupus onset in a murine model.
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- Yen-Fu Chen
- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Biotools Co., Ltd, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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Mao M, Cheng Y, Yang J, Chen Y, Xu L, Zhang X, Li Z, Chen C, Ju S, Zhou J, Wang L. Multifaced roles of PLAC8 in cancer. Biomark Res 2021; 9:73. [PMID: 34627411 PMCID: PMC8501656 DOI: 10.1186/s40364-021-00329-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The role of PLAC8 in tumorigenesis has been gradually elucidated with the development of research. Although there are common molecular mechanisms that enforce cell growth, the impact of PLAC8 is varied and can, in some instances, have opposite effects on tumorigenesis. To systematically understand the role of PLAC8 in tumors, the molecular functions of PLAC8 in cancer will be discussed by focusing on how PLAC8 impacts tumorigenesis when it arises within tumor cells and how these roles can change in different stages of cancer progression with the ultimate goal of suppressing PLAC8-relevant cancer behavior and related pathologies. In addition, we highlight the diversity of PLAC8 in different tumors and its functional output beyond cancer cell growth. The comprehension of PLAC8's molecular function might provide new target and lead to the development of novel anticancer therapies.
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- Misha Mao
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China.,Biomedical Research Center and Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China.,Biomedical Research Center and Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China.,Biomedical Research Center and Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China.,Biomedical Research Center and Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China.,Biomedical Research Center and Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China.,Biomedical Research Center and Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China.,Biomedical Research Center and Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China.,Biomedical Research Center and Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China. .,Biomedical Research Center and Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China.
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China. .,Biomedical Research Center and Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, 310000, Hangzhou, China.
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Jejunal Transcriptomic Profiling for Differences in Feed Conversion Ratio in Slow-Growing Chickens. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11092606. [PMID: 34573572 PMCID: PMC8470203 DOI: 10.3390/ani11092606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The slow-growing Korat chicken (KR) is economically attractive, as KR meat has a high selling price and has thus been used in Thailand to support smallholder farmers. However, low feed efficiency in KR stockbreeding makes the product less competitive and improving KR feed efficiency is central to increasing KR profitability. Using RNA sequencing, we compared the jejunal transcriptomic profiles of low- and high-feed conversion ratio (FCR) KR chickens, to identify FCR-related transcriptional variation and biological pathways. Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Gene and Genome analysis revealed that the main pathways involved in KR FCR variation are related to immune response, glutathione metabolism, vitamin transport and metabolism, lipid metabolism, and neuronal and cardiac maturation, development, and growth. This is the first study to investigate, in the jejunum, the molecular genetic mechanisms affecting the FCR of slow-growing chickens. These findings will be useful in line-breeding programs to improve feed efficiency and profitability in slow-growing chicken stockbreeding. Abstract Improving feed efficiency is an important breeding target for the poultry industry; to achieve this, it is necessary to understand the molecular basis of feed efficiency. We compared the jejunal transcriptomes of low- and high-feed conversion ratio (FCR) slow-growing Korat chickens (KRs). Using an original sample of 75 isolated 10-week-old KR males, we took jejunal samples from six individuals in two groups: those with extremely low FCR (n = 3; FCR = 1.93 ± 0.05) and those with extremely high FCR (n = 3; FCR = 3.29 ± 0.06). Jejunal transcriptome profiling via RNA sequencing revealed 56 genes that were differentially expressed (p < 0.01, FC > 2): 31 were upregulated, and 25 were downregulated, in the low-FCR group relative to the high-FCR group. Functional annotation revealed that these differentially expressed genes were enriched in biological processes related to immune response, glutathione metabolism, vitamin transport and metabolism, lipid metabolism, and neuronal and cardiac maturation, development, and growth, suggesting that these are important mechanisms governing jejunal feed conversion. These findings provide an important molecular basis for future breeding strategies to improve slow-growing chicken feed efficiency.
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Carvajal L, Gutiérrez J, Morselli E, Leiva A. Autophagy Process in Trophoblast Cells Invasion and Differentiation: Similitude and Differences With Cancer Cells. Front Oncol 2021; 11:637594. [PMID: 33937039 PMCID: PMC8082112 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.637594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Early human placental development begins with blastocyst implantation, then the trophoblast differentiates and originates the cells required for a proper fetal nutrition and placental implantation. Among them, extravillous trophoblast corresponds to a non-proliferating trophoblast highly invasive that allows the vascular remodeling which is essential for appropriate placental perfusion and to maintain the adequate fetal growth. This process involves different placental cell types as well as molecules that allow cell growth, cellular adhesion, tissular remodeling, and immune tolerance. Remarkably, some of the cellular processes required for proper placentation are common between placental and cancer cells to finally support tumor growth. Indeed, as in placentation trophoblasts invade and migrate, cancer cells invade and migrate to promote tumor metastasis. However, while these processes respond to a controlled program in trophoblasts, in cancer cells this regulation is lost. Interestingly, it has been shown that autophagy, a process responsible for the degradation of damaged proteins and organelles to maintain cellular homeostasis, is required for invasion of trophoblast cells and for vascular remodeling during placentation. In cancer cells, autophagy has a dual role, as it has been shown both as tumor promoter and inhibitor, depending on the stage and tumor considered. In this review, we summarized the similarities and differences between trophoblast cell invasion and cancer cell metastasis specifically evaluating the role of autophagy in both processes.
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- Lorena Carvajal
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Medical Technology, Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad San Sebastian, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.,Autophagy Research Center, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Medical Technology, Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad San Sebastian, Santiago, Chile
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Wang Y, Zhang Y, Qian Y, Xie YH, Jiang SS, Kang ZR, Chen YX, Chen ZF, Fang JY. Alterations in the oral and gut microbiome of colorectal cancer patients and association with host clinical factors. Int J Cancer 2021; 149:925-935. [PMID: 33844851 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.33596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Previous studies have suggested that gut microbiota plays a critical role in colorectal cancer (CRC). Although preliminary comparisons of the oral and gut microbiota between CRC and healthy control (HC) patients have been made, the association between microbiome abundance and host clinical factors has not been fully illustrated, especially oral health conditions. Matching samples of unstimulated saliva, cancer tissues or biopsies and stools were collected from 30 CRC and 30 HC patients from Shanghai Jiao Tong University affiliated Renji Hospital for 16S rRNA sequencing analysis. The diversity in salivary and mucosal microbiome, but not stool microbiome of CRC group, was significantly different from that of HC, as demonstrated by the Principal Component Analysis. Logistic regression analysis revealed that older age and higher oral hygiene index (OHI) were independent risk factors for CRC, with odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals of 1.159 (1.045-1.284) and 4.398 (1.328-14.567), respectively. Salivary Firmicutes to Bacteroides ratio in CRC was significantly higher than that in the HC group (P < .001), while the mucosal ratio was slightly decreased in CRC (P < .05). Salivary Rothia and Streptococcus levels were positively correlated with OHI, while Alloprevotella, Fusobacterium, Peptostreptoccus and Prevotella genera levels were negatively associated with OHI. NetShift analysis revealed that salivary Peptococcus, Centipeda and mucosal Subdoligranulum genus might act as key drivers during the process of carcinogenesis. In conclusion, the current study provides insights into the potential influence of host clinical factors on oral and gut microbiome composition and can be a guide for future studies.
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- Yao Wang
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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Chang SC, Shen MH, Liu CY, Pu CM, Hu JM, Huang CJ. A gut butyrate-producing bacterium Butyricicoccus pullicaecorum regulates short-chain fatty acid transporter and receptor to reduce the progression of 1,2-dimethylhydrazine-associated colorectal cancer. Oncol Lett 2020; 20:327. [PMID: 33101496 PMCID: PMC7577080 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2020.12190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Gut microbes influence tumor development and progression in the intestines and may provide a novel paradigm for the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC). Gut dysbiosis may be associated with the development and progression of CRC. Identifying the interactions between the colonic tract and gut microbiota may provide novel information relevant to CRC prevention. The present study examined the effects of butyrate-producing Butyricicoccus pullicaecorum (B. pullicaecorum) on mice with 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH)-induced CRC and the microbial metabolite of B. pullicaecorum on CRC cells. Immunohistochemical staining of the mouse colon tissues and reverse transcription PCR of CRC cells were used to determine the protein and mRNA expression levels of the short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) transporter solute carrier family 5 member 8 (SLC5A8) and G-protein-coupled receptor 43 (GPR43). In CRC-bearing mice fed B. pullicaecorum, DMH-induced CRC regressed, body weight increased and serum carcinoembryonic antigen levels decreased. Notably, SLC5A8 and GPR43 were diffusely and moderately to strongly expressed in the neoplastic epithelial cells and underlying muscularis propria in the colons of the mice. In conclusion, administration of B. pullicaecorum or its metabolites improved the clinical outcome of CRC by activating the SCFA transporter and/or receptor. These results indicated that B. pullicaecorum was a probiotic with anti-CRC potential.
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- Shih-Chang Chang
- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei 10630, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Surgery, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, New Taipei City 24352, Taiwan, R.O.C.,School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Pathology, Sijhih Cathay General Hospital, New Taipei City 22174, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei 10630, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei 11490, Taiwan, R.O.C.,School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Department of Biochemistry, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Department of Medical Research, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei 10630, Taiwan, R.O.C
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