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Zhang M, Lin Y, Han Z, Huang X, Zhou S, Wang S, Zhou Y, Han X, Chen H. Exploring mechanisms of skin aging: insights for clinical treatment. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1421858. [PMID: 39582871 PMCID: PMC11581952 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1421858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 10/23/2024] [Indexed: 11/26/2024] Open
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The skin is the largest organ in the human body and is made up of various cells and structures. Over time, the skin will age, which is not only influenced by internal factors, but also by external environmental factors, especially ultraviolet radiation. Aging causes immune system weakening in the elderly, which makes them more susceptible to dermatosis, such as type 2 inflammatory mediated pruritus. The immune response in this condition is marked by senescent cells consistently releasing low amounts of pro-inflammatory cytokines through a senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP). This continuous inflammation may accelerate immune system aging and establish a connection between immune aging and type 2 inflammatory skin diseases. In addition, two chronic pigmentation disorders, vitiligo and chloasma, are also associated with skin aging. Aged cells escape the immune system and accumulate in tissues, forming a microenvironment that promotes cancer. At the same time, "photoaging" caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation is also an important cause of skin cancer. This manuscript describes the possible links between skin aging and type 2 inflammation, chronic pigmentation disorders, and skin cancer and suggests some treatment options.
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- Meiqi Zhang
- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Health Management Center, Nanjing Tongren Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Science and Education Department, Chengdu Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to North Sichuan Medical College, Chengdu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular and Functional Imaging, Department of Radiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Science and Education Department, Chengdu Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to North Sichuan Medical College, Chengdu, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- Science and Education Department, Chengdu Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to North Sichuan Medical College, Chengdu, China
- Department of Dermatology, Guangzhou Dermatology Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Science and Education Department, Chengdu Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to North Sichuan Medical College, Chengdu, China
- First Clinical College of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- Science and Education Department, Chengdu Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to North Sichuan Medical College, Chengdu, China
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Ma X, Zhao B, Wang C, Sun M, Dai Y, E. L, Gao M, Liu X, Jia Y, Yue W, Liu H. ANXA1 Enhances the Proangiogenic Potential of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells. Stem Cells Int 2024; 2024:7045341. [PMID: 39478978 PMCID: PMC11524703 DOI: 10.1155/2024/7045341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 07/21/2024] [Accepted: 09/25/2024] [Indexed: 11/02/2024] Open
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Dental trauma is highly prevalent in children and adolescents, alongside tooth decay. This condition mainly induces pulp contamination, pulp necrosis, and tooth avulsion in the clinical context. The disturbance to root growth is prone to occur in immature permanent teeth. However, conventional endodontic treatment may not achieve favorable outcomes in these cases, necessitating conducting relevant exploration. Therefore, this study was performed to examine the impact of Annexin A1 (ANXA1) on the vascular repair of dental pulp using human dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). Specifically, RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) and functional clustering analyses were employed to identify key genes involved in pulp regeneration. ANXA1 was detected in DPSCs and may correlate with pulp restoration. However, it remains undefined about the potential of ANXA1 to promote the angiogenetic differentiation of DPSCs. The results of this study revealed that the addition of ANXA1 significantly enhanced the secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) in DPSCs. Moreover, the incubation of DPSCs with ANXA1 resulted in a higher expression level of endothelial markers and promoted vessel formation through the upregulation of the phosphorylated p38 (p-p38) pathway. The in vivo results corroborated that the ANXA1 group exhibited more blood vessels and an increased ratio of positive staining for CD31. In conclusion, these findings indicate that ANXA1 enhances the in vivo and in vitro vascularization of DPSCs, and the activation of p-p38 may play a pivotal role in mediating the differentiation process.
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- Xiaocao Ma
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
- Institute of Stomatology and Oral Maxilla Facial Key Laboratory, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Lab, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Lab, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Lab, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Institute of Stomatology and Oral Maxilla Facial Key Laboratory, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Institute of Stomatology and Oral Maxilla Facial Key Laboratory, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Institute of Stomatology and Oral Maxilla Facial Key Laboratory, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Institute of Stomatology and Oral Maxilla Facial Key Laboratory, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Lab, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Lab, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
- Institute of Stomatology and Oral Maxilla Facial Key Laboratory, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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Kalashgrani MY, Mousavi SM, Akmal MH, Gholami A, Omidifar N, Chiang WH, Lai CW, Ripaj Uddin M, Althomali RH, Rahman MM. Biosensors for metastatic cancer cell detection. Clin Chim Acta 2024; 559:119685. [PMID: 38663472 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2024.119685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Early detection and effective cancer treatment are critical to improving metastatic cancer cell diagnosis and management today. In particular, accurate qualitative diagnosis of metastatic cancer cell represents an important step in the diagnosis of cancer. Today, biosensors have been widely developed due to the daily need to measure different chemical and biological species. Biosensors are utilized to quantify chemical and biological phenomena by generating signals that are directly proportional to the quantity of the analyte present in the reaction. Biosensors are widely used in disease control, drug delivery, infection detection, detection of pathogenic microorganisms, and markers that indicate a specific disease in the body. These devices have been especially popular in the field of metastatic cancer cell diagnosis and treatment due to their portability, high sensitivity, high specificity, ease of use and short response time. This article examines biosensors for metastatic cancer cells. It also studies metastatic cancer cells and the mechanism of metastasis. Finally, the function of biosensors and biomarkers in metastatic cancer cells is investigated.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71468-64685, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan.
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- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), Level 3, Block A, Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Universiti Malaya (UM), 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Art and Science, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Wadi Al-Dawasir 11991, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR) & Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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Miao L, Pan YB, Wang ST, Zhang JS, Zhang H. Sesquiterpenoids and steroids from Eupatorium fortunei and their inhibitory effects on NO production. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-10. [PMID: 38577968 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2335665] [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: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Two heterodimers including a clovane-phenylpropanoid hybrid (1) and a clovane-menthane hybrid (2), five linear sesquiterpenoids incorporating a tetrahydrofuran ring (3-6 & 8), and four steroids (7 & 9-11), were separated from the ethanolic extract of a well-known aromatic and medicinal herb Eupatorium fortunei. Their structures were characterised by detailed analyses of spectroscopic data and comparison with known analogues, with seven (1-7) of them being described for the first time. The hybrids 1 and 2 represent the first examples of clovane type sesquiterpenoids hybridising with other class of natural products, and compounds 3-6 and 8 are first linear sesquiterpenyl constituents reported from the title species. All the isolates were evaluated for their inhibitory effect on the NO production induced by LPS in murine RAW264.7 macrophage cells, and 1, 7, 10 and 11 exhibited moderate activity with IC50 values in the range of 24.4-43.5 µM.
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- Lei Miao
- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan, China
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- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan, China
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- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan, China
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- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan, China
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- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan, China
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Miao L, Wang ST, Wei QH, Ma RF, Zhang H. Bioactive monoterpenoids and acetophenones from the aerial parts of Eupatorium fortunei. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2024; 219:113984. [PMID: 38266953 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2024.113984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Thirty-nine thymol and acetophenone derivatives, including eight pairs of enantiomers, were isolated from the aerial parts of Eupatorium fortunei. Their structures were assigned by detailed analyses of spectroscopic data and NMR calculations based on density functional theory, with 18 ones (1a/1b-14) being previously undescribed compounds. While the absolute configurations of 1a/1b, 2a/2b, 4, 6a/6b, 7, 11a/11b and 15a/15b-18a/18b were established by calculations of electronic circular dichroism data, that of 14 was determined by modified Mosher's method. Compounds 1a/1b and 2a/2b represent a previously unreported type of monoterpenoid dimers via an amide linkage, and compound 3 is a monoterpene-phenylpropanoid hybrid connected through an ester bond. Among the known molecules, the formerly mis-assigned structures of 15a/15b and 22 were revised, and pure natural enantiomers of 16a/16b-18a/18b were reported for the first time. Selective compounds showed antiradical and NO production inhibitory activities in the preliminary biological screening. Compound 31 was further demonstrated to alleviate oxidative stress by activating Nrf2 signaling pathway.
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- Lei Miao
- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
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Shi J, Dai YP, Yuan M, Sun XM, Song CJ, Liu YG. Two new thymol derivatives from Eupatorium fortunei. Nat Prod Res 2024; 38:386-392. [PMID: 36175160 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2124247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Two new thymol derivatives (1-2) were isolated from the aerial parts of Eupatorium fortunei. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of comprehensive spectroscopic data analysis as 8,9-dehydrothymol-3-O-β-glucoside (1), and 9-(acetyloxy)thymol-3-yl (3-methylbut-2-enoate) (2). All isolates were evaluated for cytotoxic activities with IC50 values greater than 50 μM in vitro against MCF-7, HeLa, A549, and Hep G-2 cancer cells.
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- Jing Shi
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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Phan T, Zhang XH, Rosen S, Melstrom LG. P38 kinase in gastrointestinal cancers. Cancer Gene Ther 2023; 30:1181-1189. [PMID: 37248432 PMCID: PMC10501902 DOI: 10.1038/s41417-023-00622-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Gastrointestinal cancers are a leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality worldwide with 4.2 million new cases and 3.2 million deaths estimated in 2020. Despite the advances in primary and adjuvant therapies, patients still develop distant metastases and require novel therapies. Mitogen‑activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascades are crucial signaling pathways that regulate many cellular processes, including proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, stress responses and cancer development. p38 Mitogen Activated Protein Kinases (p38 MAPKs) includes four isoforms: p38α (MAPK14), p38β (MAPK11), p38γ (MAPK12), and p38δ (MAPK13). p38 MAPK was first identified as a stress response protein kinase that phosphorylates different transcriptional factors. Dysregulation of p38 pathways, in particular p38γ, are associated with cancer development, metastasis, autophagy and tumor microenvironment. In this article, we provide an overview of p38 and p38γ with respect to gastrointestinal cancers. Furthermore, targeting p38γ is also discussed as a potential therapy for gastrointestinal cancers.
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- Thuy Phan
- Department of Surgery, City of Hope Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of Hematology, City of Hope Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of Hematology, City of Hope Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA.
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Xu C, Zou J, Li L, Yuan Q, Wang W. Elevated serum Cripto-1 and VEGF levels in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. FASEB Bioadv 2022; 4:539-546. [PMID: 35949510 PMCID: PMC9353448 DOI: 10.1096/fba.2022-00002] [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: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Cripto-1 (CR-1) facilitates vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression, and these markers are associated with various tumor cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and metastasis. The main aim of our study was to investigate the clinical value of CR-1 and VEGF for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Serum samples were collected from 312 patients with NSCLC and 120 healthy controls. The levels of CR-1 and VEGF were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The serum levels of CR-1 and VEGF in NSCLC patients were significantly higher than those of healthy controls (p < 0.05). Elevated CR-1 levels were associated with progression of NSCLC stage and higher CR-1 was detected more in patients with distant metastasis (p < 0.05). Patients exhibiting low levels of serum CR-1 had better overall survival than those with high levels (p < 0.05). The CR-1 levels of NSCLC patients with postoperative recurrent were higher than those of nonrecurrent NSCLC patients. Our study suggests that serum CR-1 and VEGF are useful biomarker for NSCLC patients.
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- Chunhua Xu
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Affiliated Nanjing Brain HospitalNanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
- Clinical Center of Nanjing Respiratory Diseases and ImagingNanjingChina
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Affiliated Nanjing Brain HospitalNanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Nanjing Brain HospitalNanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Affiliated Nanjing Brain HospitalNanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
- Clinical Center of Nanjing Respiratory Diseases and ImagingNanjingChina
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Affiliated Nanjing Brain HospitalNanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
- Clinical Center of Nanjing Respiratory Diseases and ImagingNanjingChina
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Affiliated Nanjing Brain HospitalNanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
- Clinical Center of Nanjing Respiratory Diseases and ImagingNanjingChina
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Characterization of the Expression of Angiogenic Factors in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Domestic Cats. Vet Sci 2022; 9:vetsci9070375. [PMID: 35878392 PMCID: PMC9351683 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci9070375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) is a common malignant skin cancer with a significant impact on health, and it is important to determine the degree of reliance of CSCC on angiogenesis for growth and metastasis. Major regulators of angiogenesis are the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family and their associated receptors. Alternative pre-mRNA splicing produces multiple isoforms of VEGF-A and PLGF with distinct biological properties. Several studies highlight the function of VEGF-A in CSCC, but there are no studies of the different isoforms of VEGF-A and PLGF for this neoplasm. We characterized the expression of three isoforms of VEGF-A, two isoforms of PLGF, and their receptors in cat CSCC biopsies compared to normal haired skin (NHS). Although our results revealed no significant changes in transcript levels of panVEGF-A or their isoforms, the mRNA levels of PLGF I and the receptors Flt-1 and KDR were downregulated in CSCC compared to NHS. Differences were observed in ligand:receptor mRNA expression ratio, with the expression of VEGF-A relative to its receptor KDR higher in CSCC, which is consistent with our hypothesis and prior human SCC studies. Immunolocalization in tissue showed increased expression of all measured factors and receptors in tumor cells compared to NHS and surrounding vasculature. We conclude that the factors measured may play a pivotal role in CSCC growth, although further studies are needed to clarify the role of angiogenic factors in feline CSCC.
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Nan G, Zhang L, Liu Z, Liu Y, Du Y, Zhao H, Zheng H, Lin R, Yang G, Zheng S. Quantitative Determination of p-Cymene, Thymol, Neryl Acetate, and β-Caryophyllene in Different Growth Periods and Parts of Eupatorium fortunei Turcz. by GC-MS/MS. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS IN CHEMISTRY 2021; 2021:2174667. [PMID: 34381625 PMCID: PMC8352711 DOI: 10.1155/2021/2174667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
Abstract
Eupatorium fortunei Turcz. is a widely used Chinese herbal medicine in China. In this study, a gas chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) method was developed and validated to simultaneously determine the contents of p-cymene, thymol, neryl acetate, and β-caryophyllene in roots, stems, and leaves of Eupatorium fortunei Turcz. harvested at different growth periods. All four constituents could be detected in leaves, three could be detected in stems except β-caryophyllene, and only thymol could be detected in roots. The order of the total contents of four constituents in different parts was leaves > stems > roots. It indicated that the leaves could be the proper medicinal parts of Eupatorium fortunei Turcz. The content of four constituents in leaves varied a lot among different growth periods and showed an M-shaped change trend with the growth of Eupatorium fortunei Turcz. The four constituents accumulated to the highest values in early July followed by mid-September. Accordingly, the best harvest time of Eupatorium fortunei Turcz. is early July and mid-September.
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- Guanjun Nan
- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Operation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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Oncul S, Amero P, Rodriguez-Aguayo C, Calin GA, Sood AK, Lopez-Berestein G. Long non-coding RNAs in ovarian cancer: expression profile and functional spectrum. RNA Biol 2020; 17:1523-1534. [PMID: 31847695 PMCID: PMC7567512 DOI: 10.1080/15476286.2019.1702283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), initially recognized as byproducts of the transcription process, have been proven to play crucial modulatory roles in preserving overall homoeostasis of cells and tissues. Furthermore, aberrant levels of these transcripts have been shown to contribute many diseases, including cancer. Among these, many aspects of ovarian cancer biology have been found to be regulated by lncRNAs, including cancer initiation, progression and dissemination. In this review, we summarize recent studies to highlight the various roles of lncRNAs in ovary in normal and pathological conditions, immune system, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy. We address lncRNAs that have been extensively studied in ovarian cancer and their contribution to cellular dynamics.
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- Selin Oncul
- Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Hacettepe, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
- Center for RNA Interference and Non-Coding RNA, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
- Center for RNA Interference and Non-Coding RNA, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
- Center for RNA Interference and Non-Coding RNA, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Lee J, Park J, Kim J, Jeong B, Choi SY, Jang HS, Yang H. Targeted Isolation of Cytotoxic Sesquiterpene Lactones from Eupatorium fortunei by the NMR Annotation Tool, SMART 2.0. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:23989-23995. [PMID: 32984720 PMCID: PMC7513349 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c03270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Small Molecular Accurate Recognition Technology (SMART 2.0) has recently been introduced as a NMR-based machine learning tool for the discovery and characterization of natural products. We attempted targeted isolation of sesquiterpene lactones from Eupatorium fortunei with the aid of structural annotation by SMART 2.0 and chemical profiling. Eight germacrene-type (1-7 and 10) and two eudesmane-type sesquiterpene lactones (8 and 9) were isolated from the whole plant of Eupatorium fortunei. With the guidance of the results of the subfractions from E. fortunei obtained by SMART 2.0, their cytotoxic activities were evaluated against five cancer cells (SKOV3, A549, PC3, HEp-2, and MCF-7). Compounds 4 and 8 exhibited IC50 values of 3.9 ± 1.2 and 3.9 ± 0.6 μM against prostate cancer cells, PC3, respectively. Compound 7 showed good cytotoxicity with IC50 values of 5.8 ± 0.1 μM against breast cancer cells, MCF-7. In the present study, the rapid annotation of the mixture of compounds in a fraction by the NMR-based machine learning tool helped the targeted isolation of bioactive compounds from natural products.
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Wu J, He J, Tian X, Li H, Wen Y, Shao Q, Cheng C, Wang G, Sun X. Upregulation of miRNA-9-5p Promotes Angiogenesis after Traumatic Brain Injury by Inhibiting Ptch-1. Neuroscience 2020; 440:160-174. [PMID: 32502567 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2020.05.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Revised: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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MicroRNA-9-5p (miRNA-9-5p) is an important regulator of angiogenesis in many pathological states. However, the effect of miRNA-9-5p on angiogenesis after traumatic brain injury (TBI) has not been elucidated. In this study, a controlled cortical impact (CCI) model was used to induce TBI in Sprague-Dawley rats, and an oxygen glucose deprivation (OGD) model was used to mimic the pathological state in vitro. Brain microvascular endothelial cells (BMECs) were extracted from immature rats. The results showed that the level of miRNA-9-5p was significantly increased in the traumatic foci after TBI, and the upregulation of miRNA9-5p promoted the recovery of neurological function. Moreover, the upregulation of miRNA-9-5p with miRNA agomir significantly increased the density of the microvascular and neurons around the traumatic foci in rats after TBI. The results of the in vitro experiments confirmed that the upregulation of miRNA-9-5p with a miRNA mimic improved cellular viability and alleviated cellular apoptosis. Dual luciferase reporter assay validated that miRNA-9-5p was a posttranscriptional modulator of Ptch-1. Activation of the Hedgehog pathway by increasing the level of miRNA-9-5p promoted the migration and tube formation of BMECs in vitro. In addition, we found that the upregulation of miRNA-9-5p activated the Hedgehog pathway and increased the phosphorylation of AKT, which promoted the expression of cyclin D1, MMP-9 and VEGF in BMECs. All these results indicate that the upregulation of miRNA-9-5p promotes angiogenesis and improves neurological functional recovery after TBI, mainly by activating the Hedgehog pathway. MiRNA-9-5p may be a potential new therapeutic target for TBI.
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- Jingchuan Wu
- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of The YangTze River Shipping, Wuhan Brain Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei 430014, China; Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Chongqing Medical University, District of Yuzhong, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of The YangTze River Shipping, Wuhan Brain Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei 430014, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of The YangTze River Shipping, Wuhan Brain Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei 430014, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qi lu Children's Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250022, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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Almeida AA, Lima GDA, Simão MVRC, Moreira GA, Siqueira RP, Zanatta AC, Vilegas W, Machado‐Neves M, Bressan GC, Leite JPV. Screening of plants from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest led to the identification of Athenaea velutina (Solanaceae) as a novel source of antimetastatic agents. Int J Exp Pathol 2020; 101:106-121. [PMID: 32452573 PMCID: PMC7370850 DOI: 10.1111/iep.12351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Revised: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Plant biodiversity is a source of potential natural products for the treatment of many diseases. One of the ways of discovering new drugs is through the cytotoxic screening of extract libraries. The present study evaluated 196 extracts prepared by maceration of Brazilian Atlantic Forest trees with organic solvents and distilled water for cytotoxic and antimetastatic activity. The MTT assay was used to screen the extract activity in MCF-7, HepG2 and B16F10 cancer cells. The highest cytotoxic extract had antimetastatic activity, as determined in in vitro assays and melanoma murine model. The organic extract of the leaves of Athenaea velutina (EAv) significantly inhibited migration, adhesion, invasion and cell colony formation in B16F10 cells. The phenolic compounds and flavonoids in EAv were identified for the first time, using flow injection with electrospray negative ionization-ion trap tandem mass spectrometry analysis (FIA-ESI-IT-MSn ). EAv markedly suppressed the development of pulmonary melanomas following the intravenous injection of melanoma cells to C57BL/6 mice. Stereological analysis of the spleen cross-sections showed enlargement of the red pulp area after EAv treatment, which indicated the activation of the haematopoietic system. The treatment of melanoma-bearing mice with EAv did not result in liver damage. In conclusion, these findings suggest that A velutina is a source of natural products with potent antimetastatic activity.
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- Alisson A. Almeida
- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia MolecularUniversidade Federal de ViçosaMinas GeraisBrazil
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- Departamento de Biologia GeralUniversidade Federal de ViçosaMinas GeraisBrazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia MolecularUniversidade Federal de ViçosaMinas GeraisBrazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia MolecularUniversidade Federal de ViçosaMinas GeraisBrazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia MolecularUniversidade Federal de ViçosaMinas GeraisBrazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia MolecularUniversidade Federal de ViçosaMinas GeraisBrazil
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Shi J, Yuan M, Yu Y, Shi SB, Liu YG. Chiral resolution, absolute configuration of two pairs of unusual monoterpene enantiomers from Eupatorium fortunei. Tetrahedron Lett 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2020.151655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Systemic Pharmacological Approach to Identification and Experimental Verification of the Effect of Anisi Stellati Fructus Extract on Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Cells. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 2019:6959764. [PMID: 31915450 PMCID: PMC6930722 DOI: 10.1155/2019/6959764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Revised: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Anisi stellati fructus (ASF) is the dried fruit of the Illicium verum Hook.f. tree. The aim of this research was to evaluate the antileukemic effect of ASF on chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) cells, which was hypothesized from the systemic pharmacological analysis of ASF, focusing on the combined effect of ASF extract (ASFE) and imatinib (IM). The compounds of ASF were identified using the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology database and analysis platform. The target gene information was acquired from the UniProt database. The compound and target interaction network was generated from Cytoscape 3.7.1. Using this analysis, 10 compounds effective against CML cells were obtained. ASFE was prepared and analyzed by high-pressure liquid chromatography to provide experimental proof for the relationship between ASF and CML. The anti-p210Bcr-Abl effects of ASFE and ASFE + IM combination were evaluated by western blotting. Either ASFE alone or in combined treatment with IM on K-562 CML cells resulted in a significant reduction of the Bcr-Abl levels. As expected from the systemic analysis results, ASF had antileukemic activity, showing that it is a potential therapy for CML.
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Zhou Z, Mao W, Li Y, Qi C, He Y. Myricetin Inhibits Breast Tumor Growth and Angiogenesis by Regulating VEGF/VEGFR2 and p38MAPK Signaling Pathways. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2019; 302:2186-2192. [DOI: 10.1002/ar.24222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2018] [Revised: 03/10/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Zhiqing Zhou
- School of Basic MedicineGuangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Guangzhou Guangdong China
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- School of Basic MedicineGuangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Guangzhou Guangdong China
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- School of Basic MedicineGuangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Guangzhou Guangdong China
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- Guangdong Pharmaceutical University Guangzhou Guangdong China
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- School of Basic MedicineGuangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Guangzhou Guangdong China
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Zhang Y, Wang G. MicroRNA-183 inhibits A375 human melanoma cell migration and invasion by targeting Ezrin and MMP-9. Oncol Lett 2018; 17:548-554. [PMID: 30655800 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2018.9603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Accepted: 06/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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To assess the influence of microRNA-183 (miR-183) on the migration and invasion of A375 human melanoma cells, an A375 cell line with stable miR-183 overexpression or knockdown was constructed using lentiviral transfection. The change of miR-183 expression in these cells and in non-transfected controls was verified using reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The impact of miR-183 on experimental A375 cell migration and invasion was assessed using a scratch and Transwell assay. The expression of Ezrin and matrix metalloprotease-9 (MMP-9), which are two mediator proteins that serve roles in tumor cell migration and invasion, were analyzed in each cell group via western blotting. The results of the present study indicated that miR-183 overexpression significantly inhibits A375 cell migration and invasion, which may be facilitated by miR-183 knockdown. Furthermore, Ezrin and MMP-9 protein levels were negatively associated with miR-183 expression, indicating that miR-183 may function as a tumor suppressor by inhibiting the expression of these two proteins. Additionally, miR-183 downregulation may be associated with the progression of melanoma.
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- Yusen Zhang
- Department of Plastic Surgery, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450000, P.R. China
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Zhang C, Wang N, Tan HY, Guo W, Li S, Feng Y. Targeting VEGF/VEGFRs Pathway in the Antiangiogenic Treatment of Human Cancers by Traditional Chinese Medicine. Integr Cancer Ther 2018; 17:582-601. [PMID: 29807443 PMCID: PMC6142106 DOI: 10.1177/1534735418775828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Bearing in mind the doctrine of tumor angiogenesis hypothesized by Folkman several decades ago, the fundamental strategy for alleviating numerous cancer indications may be the strengthening application of notable antiangiogenic therapies to inhibit metastasis-related tumor growth. Under physiological conditions, vascular sprouting is a relatively infrequent event unless when specifically stimulated by pathogenic factors that contribute to the accumulation of angiogenic activators such as the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF). Since VEGFs have been identified as the principal cytokine to initiate angiogenesis in tumor growth, synthetic VEGF-targeting medicines containing bevacizumab and sorafenib have been extensively used, but prominent side effects have concomitantly emerged. Traditional Chinese medicines (TCM)-derived agents with distinctive safety profiles have shown their multitarget curative potential by impairing angiogenic stimulatory signaling pathways directly or eliciting synergistically therapeutic effects with anti-angiogenic drugs mainly targeting VEGF-dependent pathways. This review aims to summarize ( a) the up-to-date understanding of the role of VEGF/VEGFR in correlation with proangiogenic mechanisms in various tissues and cells; ( b) the elaboration of antitumor angiogenesis mechanisms of 4 representative TCMs, including Salvia miltiorrhiza, Curcuma longa, ginsenosides, and Scutellaria baicalensis; and ( c) circumstantial clarification of TCM-driven therapeutic actions of suppressing tumor angiogenesis by targeting VEGF/VEGFRs pathway in recent years, based on network pharmacology.
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- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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A Comparative Study on Anti-Invasion, Antimigration, and Antiadhesion Effects of the Bioactive Carotenoids of Saffron on 4T1 Breast Cancer Cells Through Their Effects on Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway Genes. DNA Cell Biol 2018; 37:697-707. [DOI: 10.1089/dna.2018.4248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Ding G, Liu Y, Liang C. Efficacy of radiotherapy on intermediate and advanced lung cancer and its effect on dynamic changes of serum vascular endothelial growth factor and matrix metalloproteinase-9. Oncol Lett 2018; 16:219-224. [PMID: 29928404 PMCID: PMC6006182 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2018.8622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2017] [Accepted: 04/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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The present study intended to investigate efficacy of radiotherapy in the treatment of intermediate and advanced stage lung cancer and the effects on serum vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9). Serum levels of VEGF and MMP-9 of 77 patients with intermediate or advanced lung cancer were detected before and after the treatment. At the same time, 19 healthy people were selected as the control group. Gelatin zymography was applied to measure the activity of serum MMP-9, ELISA was performed to detect the VEGF and MMP-9 levels in the peripheral blood and reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to measure the messenger RNA (mRNA) levels of VEGF and MMP-9 in serum. Results indicated that the overall response rate of radiotherapy on intermediate and advanced lung cancer reached 70.1%. Levels of serum VEGF and MMP-9 in the effective treatment group were significantly lower than those before the treatment (P<0.05). Furthermore, expression levels of VEGF and MMP-9 in the effective radiotherapy group were significantly lower than those in ineffective group (P<0.05), MMP-9 activity before treatment was significantly higher than that after treatment (P<0.05) and expression levels of VEGF and MMP-9 mRNA before treatment were significantly elevated compared with those after treatment (P<0.05). The results suggested that the expression levels of serum VEGF and MMP-9 may be useful indicators for the evaluation of the efficacy of radiotherapy in the treatment of intermediate and advanced lung cancer.
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- Guowei Ding
- Department of Radiotherapy, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin 300450, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin 300450, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin 300450, P.R. China
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Shakya G, Balasubramanian S, Hoda M, Rajagopalan R. Inhibition of metastasis and angiogenesis in Hep-2 cells by wheatgrass extract - an in vitro and in silico approach. Toxicol Mech Methods 2017; 28:205-218. [PMID: 29160133 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2017.1388460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Metastasis is the major hindrance in the treatment of all cancers, including laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Intensive researches are under way to identify the effective natural polyphenols with anti-metastatic ability for cancer treatment. Wheatgrass, an herbal plant has been reported to show anticancer effects. Hence, in this study, we aimed to analyze the anti-metastatic effect of methanol extract of wheatgrass (MEWG). The levels of metastatic marker proteins were determined by western blot. PI3K and AKT levels were determined by real time (RT)-PCR analysis. In silico molecular docking was done to check the interaction of the 14 components (identified by HPLC/GCMS) of MEWG with PI3K and AKT. MEWG effectively decreased the metastatic protein expressions, namely VEGF, MMP-9 and COX-2 and increased TIMP-2. RT-PCR results showed reduced m-RNA levels of both PI3K and AKT when compared to control. Molecular docking studies revealed interaction of most of the identified compounds of the extract with the important residues of PI3K and AKT. These findings indicate that MEWG inhibits metastasis and angiogenesis in Hep-2 cells possibly via PI3K/AKT due to the cumulative effect of polyphenols and other constituent present in extract. The compounds of the extract were also found to be directly involved in inhibition of AKT/PI3K, thus could help to restrain metastasis.
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- Garima Shakya
- a Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences , Pondicherry University , Kalapet , Puducherry , India
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- b Centre for Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences , Pondicherry University , Kalapet , Puducherry , India
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- a Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences , Pondicherry University , Kalapet , Puducherry , India
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- a Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences , Pondicherry University , Kalapet , Puducherry , India
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Wan YL, Dai HJ, Liu W, Ma HT. miR-767-3p Inhibits Growth and Migration of Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells by Regulating CLDN18. Oncol Res 2017; 26:637-644. [PMID: 29169410 PMCID: PMC7844711 DOI: 10.3727/096504017x15112639918174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Claudin18 (CLDN18) is necessary for intercellular junctions and is reported to be involved in cell migration and metastasis, making it like an oncogene in various cancer types. However, the biological function and regulatory mechanisms of CLDN18 in lung adenocarcinoma are not yet clear. In this study, we found downregulation of miR-767-3p and upregulation of CLDN18 in lung adenocarcinoma tissue and cell lines. In addition, there was a negative correlation between the expression of miR-767-3p and CLDN18 in lung adenocarcinoma. Double luciferase reporter gene analysis showed that miR-767-3p modulates the expression of CLDN18 by binding its 3'-untranslated regions (3'-UTR). Knockdown of CLDN18 results in a decrease in the growth, migration, and invasion of lung adenocarcinoma cells. Although overexpression of miR-767-3p inhibits lung adenocarcinoma cell growth and migration, these effects can be rescued by reexpressing CLDN18. In summary, the data suggest that miR-767-3p inhibits tumor cell proliferation, migration, and invasion by targeting CLDN18, providing a promising therapeutic target for lung adenocarcinoma.
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- Yi Long Wan
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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Alaseem A, Alhazzani K, Dondapati P, Alobid S, Bishayee A, Rathinavelu A. Matrix Metalloproteinases: A challenging paradigm of cancer management. Semin Cancer Biol 2017; 56:100-115. [PMID: 29155240 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2017.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 166] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are members of zinc-dependent endopeptidases implicated in a variety of physiological and pathological processes. Over the decades, MMPs have been studied for their role in cancer progression, migration, and metastasis. As a result, accumulated evidence of MMPs incriminating role has made them an attractive therapeutic target. Early generations of broad-spectrum MMP inhibitors exhibited potent inhibitory activities, which subsequently led to clinical trials. Unexpectedly, these trials failed to meet the desired goals, mainly due to the lack of efficacy, poor oral bioavailability, and toxicity. In this review, we discuss the regulatory role of MMPs in cancer progression, current strategies in targeting MMPs for cancer treatment including prodrug design and tumor imaging, and therapeutic value of MMPs as biomarkers in breast, lung, and prostate cancers.
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- Ali Alaseem
- Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA; College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA; College of Medicine, Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA; College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA; College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA; College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA; College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA; College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL 34211, USA
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- Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA; College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA.
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Lp16-PSP, a Member of YjgF/YER057c/UK114 Protein Family Induces Apoptosis and p21WAF1/CIP1 Mediated G1 Cell Cycle Arrest in Human Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL) HL-60 Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2017. [PMCID: PMC5713375 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18112407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Lp16-PSP (Latcripin 16-Perchloric acid Soluble Protein) from Lentinula edodes strain C91-3 has been reported previously in our laboratory to have selective cytotoxic activity against a panel of human cell lines. Herein, we have used several parameters in order to characterize the Lp16-PSP-induced cell death using human acute promyeloid leukemia (HL-60) as a model cancer. The results of phase contrast microscopy, nuclear examination, DNA fragmentation detection and flow cytometry revealed that high doses of Lp16-PSP resulted in the induction of apoptosis in HL-60 cells. The colorimetric assay showed the activation of caspase-8, -9, and -3 cascade highlighting the involvement of Fas/FasL-related pathway. Whereas, Western blot revealed the cleavage of caspase-3, increased expression of Bax, the release of cytochrome c and decreased expression of Bcl-2 in a dose-dependent manner, suggesting the intrinsic pathway might be involved in Lp16-PSP-induced apoptosis as well. Low doses of Lp16-PSP resulted in the anchorage-independent growth inhibition, induction of G1 phase arrest, accompanied by the increased expression of p21WAF1/CIP1, along with the decreased expression of cyclin D, E, and cdk6. In addition, Lp16-PSP resulted in constitutive translocation inhibition of transcription factor nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) into the nucleus by decreasing the phosphorylation of IκBα. All these findings suggested Lp16-PSP as a potential agent against acute promyeloid leukemia; however, further investigations are ultimately needed.
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Choi JG, Lee H, Hwang YH, Lee JS, Cho WK, Ma JY. Eupatorium fortunei and Its Components Increase Antiviral Immune Responses against RNA Viruses. Front Pharmacol 2017; 8:511. [PMID: 28824435 PMCID: PMC5541272 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2017.00511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2017] [Accepted: 07/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Eupatorium fortunei (EF) has long been used as herbal medicine in Korea, China, and Asian countries to treat a variety of diseases. Recent studies have reported that EF has anti-metastatic, anti-angiogenic, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxidant activities, as well as activities against malignant metastatic human cancers. The effect of EF and its components on viruses has not been reported. In the present study, the antiviral activity and mechanism of action of an aqueous extract of EF (WEF) and its components were evaluated in vitro. We found that pretreatment with WEF markedly reduced viral replication, as evaluated using a green fluorescent protein (GFP)-tagged virus (influenza A virus, Newcastle disease virus, and vesicular stomatitis virus) in murine RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. We demonstrated that WEF induces the production of type I IFN including pro-inflammatory cytokines. Additionally, we identified the active anti-viral components of WEF as quercetin, psoralen, and quercitrin. Thus, WEF and its active components are immunomodulators of the innate immune response in murine macrophages, a finding that is potentially useful to developing prophylactic or therapeutic treatments against a range of viruses.
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- Jang-Gi Choi
- Korean Medicine Application Center, Korea Institute of Oriental MedicineDaegu, South Korea
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- Korean Medicine Application Center, Korea Institute of Oriental MedicineDaegu, South Korea
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- Korean Medicine Application Center, Korea Institute of Oriental MedicineDaegu, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National UniversityDaejeon, South Korea
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- Korean Medicine Application Center, Korea Institute of Oriental MedicineDaegu, South Korea
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- Korean Medicine Application Center, Korea Institute of Oriental MedicineDaegu, South Korea
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Li M, Guan H. Noncoding RNAs Regulating NF-κB Signaling. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2017; 927:317-36. [PMID: 27376741 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-1498-7_12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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As transcription factors that regulate expression of a variety of genes essential for diverse physiological and pathological processes, nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) family molecules play important roles in the development and progression of malignant tumor, and constitutive activation of NF-κB has been evidenced in various types of tumor tissues. Underlying its pathologic role, deregulated expression and/or transactivating activity of NF-κB usually involves multiple layers of molecular mechanisms. Noncoding RNAs, including microRNAs (miRNAs) and long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), are known to modulate expression and biological functions of regulatory proteins in a variety of cancer contexts. In this chapter, the regulatory role of miRNAs and lncRNAs in NF-κB signaling in malignant diseases will be discussed.
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- Mengfeng Li
- Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, 74 Zhongshan Road II, Guangzhou, China.
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- Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, 74 Zhongshan Road II, Guangzhou, China
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Corre I, Paris F, Huot J. The p38 pathway, a major pleiotropic cascade that transduces stress and metastatic signals in endothelial cells. Oncotarget 2017; 8:55684-55714. [PMID: 28903453 PMCID: PMC5589692 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.18264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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By gating the traffic of molecules and cells across the vessel wall, endothelial cells play a central role in regulating cardiovascular functions and systemic homeostasis and in modulating pathophysiological processes such as inflammation and immunity. Accordingly, the loss of endothelial cell integrity is associated with pathological disorders that include atherosclerosis and cancer. The p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascades are major signaling pathways that regulate several functions of endothelial cells in response to exogenous and endogenous stimuli including growth factors, stress and cytokines. The p38 MAPK family contains four isoforms p38α, p38β, p38γ and p38δ that are encoded by four different genes. They are all widely expressed although to different levels in almost all human tissues. p38α/MAPK14, that is ubiquitously expressed is the prototype member of the family and is referred here as p38. It regulates the production of inflammatory mediators, and controls cell proliferation, differentiation, migration and survival. Its activation in endothelial cells leads to actin remodeling, angiogenesis, DNA damage response and thereby has major impact on cardiovascular homeostasis, and on cancer progression. In this manuscript, we review the biology of p38 in regulating endothelial functions especially in response to oxidative stress and during the metastatic process.
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- Isabelle Corre
- CRCINA, INSERM, CNRS, Université de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- CRCINA, INSERM, CNRS, Université de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Le Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval et le Centre de Recherche sur le Cancer de l'Université Laval, Québec, Canada
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Diet phytochemicals and cutaneous carcinoma chemoprevention: A review. Pharmacol Res 2017; 119:327-346. [PMID: 28242334 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2017.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2016] [Revised: 01/25/2017] [Accepted: 02/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Cutaneous carcinoma, which has occupied a peculiar place among worldwide populations, is commonly responsible for the considerably increasing morbidity and mortality rates. Currently available medical procedures fail to completely avoid cutaneous carcinoma development or to prevent mortality. Cancer chemoprevention, as an alternative strategy, is being considered to reduce the incidence and burden of cancers through chemical agents. Derived from dietary foods, phytochemicals have become safe and reliable compounds for the chemoprevention of cutaneous carcinoma by relieving multiple pathological processes, including oxidative damage, epigenetic alteration, chronic inflammation, angiogenesis, etc. In this review, we presented comprehensive knowledges, main molecular mechanisms for the initiation and development of cutaneous carcinoma as well as effects of various diet phytochemicals on chemoprevention.
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Saga R, Monzen S, Chiba M, Yoshino H, Nakamura T, Hosokawa Y. Anti-tumor and anti-invasion effects of a combination of 4-methylumbelliferone and ionizing radiation in human fibrosarcoma cells. Oncol Lett 2016; 13:410-416. [PMID: 28123575 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2016.5385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2015] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Hyaluronan (HA) is a major component of the extracellular matrix that is synthesized in excess in cancer tissues. 4-methylumbelliferone (MU) inhibits the synthesis of HA and is closely related to the invasion and metastasis of cancer. However, the effects of MU in conjunction with cancer radiotherapy remain unknown. The present study assessed the anti-tumor and anti-invasion effects of the concomitant use of ionizing radiation (IR) and 100 µM MU on human fibrosarcoma HT1080 cells. Cell viability and cellular invasion potency assays were performed. There was a greater decrease in the viability of cells cultured with a combination of 2 Gy IR and MU compared with untreated control cells. In addition, cell cycle distribution analysis demonstrated that a higher proportion of these cells were in the sub-G1 phase and higher fractions of annexin-V positive, propidium iodide positive cells (i.e., apoptotic cells) were observed. HA concentration in the 2 Gy irradiated culture was similar to that in the non-irradiated control culture, however, it significantly decreased following the administration of both MU alone and 2 Gy IR with MU. Furthermore, treatment with 2 Gy IR and MU resulted in a significant decrease in the invasion rate and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MPP-9 expression. Taken together, these results suggest that the administration of MU with 2 Gy IR is effective at reducing HA production, cell invasion and the metastatic potential of cancer cells.
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- Ryo Saga
- Department of Radiological Life Sciences, Division of Medical Life Sciences, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8564, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Life Sciences, Division of Medical Life Sciences, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8564, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Division of Medical Life Sciences, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8564, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Life Sciences, Division of Medical Life Sciences, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8564, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Division of Medical Life Sciences, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8564, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Life Sciences, Division of Medical Life Sciences, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8564, Japan
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Ethanol extract of Lophatheri Herba exhibits anti-cancer activity in human cancer cells by suppression of metastatic and angiogenic potential. Sci Rep 2016; 6:36277. [PMID: 27808120 PMCID: PMC5093764 DOI: 10.1038/srep36277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2016] [Accepted: 10/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Lophatheri Herba (LH), dried leaf of Lophatherum gracile Brongn, has long been used to reduce thirst and treat fever and inflammation in Chinese medicine. Recent studies have shown that LH has anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, diuretic, and hyperglycemic properties. However, the effects of an ethanol extract of L. herba (ELH), at non-cytotoxic doses, on the metastatic and angiogenic abilities of malignant tumor cells have not been reported. We found that ELH significantly suppressed p38, JNK, and NF-κB activation and proteolytic activities under phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) stimulation, thus leading to a decrease in metastatic potential, including migration and invasion. In addition, ELH suppressed tumor-induced angiogenesis, including migration and tube formation in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and microvessel sprouting from aortic rings via decreasing the pro-angiogenic factors in tumors. Interestingly, in ovo xenografts ELH-treated HT1080 cells did not increase in volume and eventually disappeared, owing to a lack of angiogenesis. Daily oral administration of ELH at 50 and 100 mg/kg markedly inhibited metastatic colonization of B16F10 cells in the lungs of C57BL/6J mice and caused no apparent side effects. These data collectively indicate that ELH is safe and may be useful for managing metastasis and growth of malignant cancers.
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Im M, Kim A, Ma JY. Ethanol extract of baked Gardeniae Fructus exhibits in vitro and in vivo anti-metastatic and anti-angiogenic activities in malignant cancer cells: Role of suppression of the NF-κB and HIF-1α pathways. Int J Oncol 2016; 49:2377-2386. [PMID: 27779658 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2016.3742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2016] [Accepted: 09/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Gardeniae Fructus (GF, Zhi Zi in China), a fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis, has been used in traditional medicine to reduce inflammation and headache and to treat hepatic disorders, hypertension, and icterus. In recent studies, extract of raw or stir-baked GF was shown to have pharmacological activities for viral infection, thrombosis, hyperlipidemia, convulsion, inflammation, oxidative stress, and others. In addition, baked GF extract suppressed the proteolytic activities and altered the cellular morphology of tumor cells. However, the effects of ethanol extract of baked GF (EBGF) on the metastatic and angiogenic capacities of malignant tumor cells and its detailed mechanism of action have not been reported. In this study, we found that EBGF significantly inhibited phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA)-induced MMP-9 and -13 and uPA expression via suppression of PMA-induced nuclear translocation of NF-κBp65. Metastatic potential, including migration, invasion, and colonization, was substantially reduced by EBGF with no cytotoxicity. In addition, EBGF attenuated tumor-induced angiogenesis, including microvessel sprouting, migration of endothelial cells (ECs), and tube formation of ECs, by inhibiting the release of pro-angiogenic factors from tumor cells. In C57BL/6 mice, we observed that daily administration of EBGF at 50 and 100 mg/kg suppressed metastatic colonization of B16F10 melanoma cells in the lungs. Furthermore, EBGF administration did not cause adverse effects, suggesting that EBGF is safe and may be a potential herbal medicine capable of controlling metastatic malignant cancers.
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- Minju Im
- Korean Medicine (KM) Application Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Dong-gu, Daegu 701-300, Republic of Korea
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- Korean Medicine (KM) Application Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Dong-gu, Daegu 701-300, Republic of Korea
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- Korean Medicine (KM) Application Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Dong-gu, Daegu 701-300, Republic of Korea
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Pittayapruek P, Meephansan J, Prapapan O, Komine M, Ohtsuki M. Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases in Photoaging and Photocarcinogenesis. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:ijms17060868. [PMID: 27271600 PMCID: PMC4926402 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17060868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 670] [Impact Index Per Article: 74.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2016] [Revised: 05/13/2016] [Accepted: 05/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are zinc-containing endopeptidases with an extensive range of substrate specificities. Collectively, these enzymes are able to degrade various components of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins. Based on their structure and substrate specificity, they can be categorized into five main subgroups, namely (1) collagenases (MMP-1, MMP-8 and MMP-13); (2) gelatinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9); (3) stromelysins (MMP-3, MMP-10 and MMP-11); (4) matrilysins (MMP-7 and MMP-26); and (5) membrane-type (MT) MMPs (MMP-14, MMP-15, and MMP-16). The alterations made to the ECM by MMPs might contribute in skin wrinkling, a characteristic of premature skin aging. In photocarcinogenesis, degradation of ECM is the initial step towards tumor cell invasion, to invade both the basement membrane and the surrounding stroma that mainly comprises fibrillar collagens. Additionally, MMPs are involved in angiogenesis, which promotes cancer cell growth and migration. In this review, we focus on the present knowledge about premature skin aging and skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma, with our main focus on members of the MMP family and their functions.
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- Pavida Pittayapruek
- Division of Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12000, Thailand.
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- Division of Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12000, Thailand.
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- Division of Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12000, Thailand.
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- Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi 329-0498, Japan.
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- Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi 329-0498, Japan.
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Chen YJ, Lin KN, Jhang LM, Huang CH, Lee YC, Chang LS. Gallic acid abolishes the EGFR/Src/Akt/Erk-mediated expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 in MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Chem Biol Interact 2016; 252:131-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2016.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2016] [Revised: 03/27/2016] [Accepted: 04/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Xu LJ, Wang YC, Lan HW, Li J, Xia T. Grb2-associated binder-2 gene promotes migration of non-small cell lung cancer cells via Akt signaling pathway. Am J Transl Res 2016; 8:1208-17. [PMID: 27158407 PMCID: PMC4846964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2015] [Accepted: 12/12/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Early stages of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can be successfully treated by surgical resection of the tumor, but there is still no effective treatment once it is progressed to metastatic phases. Investigation of NSCLC cancer cell migration, metastasis and development of strategies to block this process is essential to improve the disease prognosis. In the present study, we found that GRB2-associated-binding protein 2 (Gab2) is involved in the migration of NSCLC cells and demonstrated that Gab2 disruption impairs NSCLC cells migration. The requirement of Gab2 in the migration of NSCLC was further confirmed by gene silencing in vitro. In corresponding to this result, over-expression of Gab2 significantly promoted the migratory of NSCLC cells. Finally, we found that Gab2 promotes NSCLC migration through the protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathway and up-regulation the activity of matrix metallopeptidase (MMP)-2/9. To conclude, our findings suggest a novel mechanism underlying the migration of NSCLC cells which might serve as a new intervention target for the treatment of NSCLC.
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- Li Jun Xu
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyNo.1095, Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430030, China
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyNo.1095, Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430030, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyNo.1095, Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyNo.1277, Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430030, China
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Nicholson H, Mesangeau C, McCurdy CR, Bowen WD. Sigma-2 Receptors Play a Role in Cellular Metabolism: Stimulation of Glycolytic Hallmarks by CM764 in Human SK-N-SH Neuroblastoma. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2016; 356:232-43. [PMID: 26574517 PMCID: PMC4746495 DOI: 10.1124/jpet.115.228387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2015] [Accepted: 11/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Sigma-2 receptors are attractive antineoplastic targets due to their ability to induce apoptosis and their upregulation in rapidly proliferating cancer cells compared with healthy tissue. However, this role is inconsistent with overexpression in cancer, which is typically associated with upregulation of prosurvival factors. Here, we report a novel metabolic regulatory function for sigma-2 receptors. CM764 [6-acetyl-3-(4-(4-(2-amino-4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)butyl)benzo[d]oxazol-2(3H)-one] binds with Ki values of 86.6 ± 2.8 and 3.5 ± 0.9 nM at the sigma-1 and sigma-2 receptors, respectively. CM764 increased reduction of MTT [3-[4,5 dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyltetrazolium bromide] in human SK-N-SH neuroblastoma compared with untreated cells, an effect not due to proliferation. This effect was attenuated by five different sigma antagonists, including CM572 [3-(4-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)butyl)-6-isothiocyanatobenzo[d]oxazol-2(3H)-one], which has no significant affinity for sigma-1 receptors. This effect was also observed in MG-63 osteosarcoma and HEK293T cells, indicating that this function is not exclusive to neuroblastoma or to cancer cells. CM764 produced an immediate, robust, and transient increase in cytosolic calcium, consistent with sigma-2 receptor activation. Additionally, we observed an increase in the total NAD(+)/NADH level and the ATP level in CM764-treated SK-N-SH cells compared with untreated cells. After only 4 hours of treatment, basal levels of reactive oxygen species were reduced by 90% in cells treated with CM764 over untreated cells, and HIF1α and VEGF levels were increased after 3-24 hours of treatment. These data indicate that sigma-2 receptors may play a role in induction of glycolysis, representing a possible prosurvival function for the sigma-2 receptor that is consistent with its upregulation in cancer cells compared with healthy tissue.
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- Hilary Nicholson
- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biotechnology, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island (H.N., W.D.B.); and Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi (C.M., C.R.M.)
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biotechnology, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island (H.N., W.D.B.); and Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi (C.M., C.R.M.)
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biotechnology, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island (H.N., W.D.B.); and Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi (C.M., C.R.M.)
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biotechnology, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island (H.N., W.D.B.); and Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi (C.M., C.R.M.)
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A new sensitizer DVDMS combined with multiple focused ultrasound treatments: an effective antitumor strategy. Sci Rep 2015; 5:17485. [PMID: 26631871 PMCID: PMC4668354 DOI: 10.1038/srep17485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2015] [Accepted: 10/29/2015] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) was developed as a promising noninvasive approach. The present study investigated the antitumor effect of a new sensitizer (sinoporphyrin sodium, referred to as DVDMS) combined with multiple ultrasound treatments on sarcoma 180 both in vitro and in vivo. The combined treatment significantly suppressed cell viability, potentiated apoptosis, and markedly inhibited angiogenesis in vivo. In vivo, the tumor weight inhibition ratio reached 89.82% fifteen days after three sonication treatments plus DVDMS. This effect was stronger than one ultrasound alone (32.56%) and than one round of sonication plus DVDMS (59.33%). DVDMS combined with multiple focused ultrasound treatments initiated tumor tissue destruction, induced cancer cell apoptosis, inhibited tumor angiogenesis, suppressed cancer cell proliferation, and decreased VEGF and PCNA expression levels. Moreover, the treatment did not show obvious signs of side effects or induce a drop in body weight. These results indicated that DVDMS combined with multiple focused ultrasounds may be a promising strategy against solid tumor.
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Chi C, Zhang Q, Mao Y, Kou D, Qiu J, Ye J, Wang J, Wang Z, Du Y, Tian J. Increased precision of orthotopic and metastatic breast cancer surgery guided by matrix metalloproteinase-activatable near-infrared fluorescence probes. Sci Rep 2015; 5:14197. [PMID: 26395067 PMCID: PMC4585795 DOI: 10.1038/srep14197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2015] [Accepted: 08/21/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Advanced medical imaging technology has allowed the use of fluorescence molecular imaging-guided breast cancer surgery (FMI-guided BCS) to specifically label tumour cells and to precisely distinguish tumour margins from normal tissues intra-operatively, a major challenge in the medical field. Here, we developed a surgical navigation system for real-time FMI-guided BCS. Tumours derived from highly metastatic 4T1-luc breast cancer cells, which exhibit high expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), were established in nude mice; these mice were injected with smart MMP-targeting and “always-on” HER2-targeting near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent probes. The fluorescence signal was imaged to assess in vivo binding of the probes to the tumour and metastatic sites. Then, orthotopic and metastatic breast tumours were precisely removed under the guidance of our system. The post-operative survival rate of mice was improved by 50% with the new method. Hematoxylin and eosin staining and immunohistochemical staining for MMP2 and CD11b further confirmed the precision of tumour dissection. Our method facilitated the accurate detection and complete removal of breast cancer tumours and provided a method for defining the molecular classification of breast cancer during surgery, thereby improving prognoses and survival rates.
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- Chongwei Chi
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Department of General Surgery, General Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of General Surgery, General Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100853, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Department of General Surgery, General Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100853, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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Zhang Y, Zhang M, Fan X. Serum concentrations of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and vascular endothelial growth factor affect the prognosis of primary hepatic carcinoma patients treated with percutaneous ethanol injection. Int J Clin Exp Med 2015; 8:16036-16042. [PMID: 26629109 PMCID: PMC4658998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2015] [Accepted: 07/10/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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AIMS The present study is to investigate changes in serum concentrations of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) before and after percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) in primary hepatic carcinomas (PHC), and their effects on the prognosis. METHODS A total of 100 patients with PHC received PEI treatment in our hospital between July 2010 and July 2014. Another 100 PHC patients who had PHC resected were included as control group. For PEI treatment, anhydrous ethanol was slowly injected into the tumor every 2-3 days for consecutive 4-10 times. The evaluation of treatment efficacy was performed in accordance with the standards by Union for International Cancer Control. Serum concentrations of MMP-9 and VEGF were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The median values of MMP-9 and VEGF concentrations were used as the cutoff value to discriminate high and low MMP-9 and VEGF contents. Kaplan-Meier plots were used to examine how serum concentrations of MMP-9 and VEGF affected postoperative survival of PHC patients. RESULTS PEI treatment decreased the serum contents of MMP-9 and VEGF after the surgery. PEI had high effectiveness against PHC tumors during the surgery. PEI treatment led to higher survival rate in PHC patients compared with PHC resection. Serum levels of MMP-9 and VEGF were related to different Child grading, Kps scoring, BCLC staging and AFP contents. Lower preoperative serum concentrations of MMP-9 and VEGF might lead to longer survival time of PHC patients after PEI. CONCLUSIONS PEI treatment alters serum concentrations of MMP-9 and VEGF in PHC patients, which may have great effect on the prognosis.
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- Yan Zhang
- Department of Intervention, Ningbo No.2 Hospital Ningbo 315010, P. R. China
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- Department of Intervention, Ningbo No.2 Hospital Ningbo 315010, P. R. China
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- Department of Intervention, Ningbo No.2 Hospital Ningbo 315010, P. R. China
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Wang WJ, Mou K, Wu XF, Zhang JZ, Ren G, Qi JD, Xu YF, Yao X. Grb2-associated binder 2 silencing impairs growth and migration of H1975 cells via modulation of PI3K-Akt signaling. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY 2015; 8:10575-10584. [PMID: 26617767 PMCID: PMC4637582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2015] [Accepted: 08/25/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a leading cause of cancer-related death and often has a poor prognosis. Investigation of NSCLC cancer cell migration, invasion and development of strategies to block this process is essential to improve the disease prognosis. In this study, we tested our hypothesis that Grb2-associated binder 2 (Gab2) regulate NSCLC cancer cell H1975 malignant biological behaviors, and silencing Gab2 reduced H1975 cellular colony forming ability, migration and invasion. Moreover, silenced cells present defects in phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)-serine/threonine kinase (Akt) signaling, and reduced expression/activity of matrix metallopeptidase (MMP)-2/9. Furthermore, in Gab2 siRNA-transfected cells, we detected a decrease in signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) phosphorylation and nuclear translocation. In vivo, Gab2 siRNA cells inoculated subcutaneously in nude mice demonstrated decreased tumor growth and PI3K-Akt signaling inhibition. These results indicate that Gab2 is a key factor in H1975 tumor migration, invasion, suggesting that Gab2 can be a novel therapeutic target in NSCLC.
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MESH Headings
- Active Transport, Cell Nucleus
- Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing/genetics
- Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing/metabolism
- Animals
- Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/enzymology
- Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/genetics
- Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/mortality
- Cell Line, Tumor
- Cell Movement
- Cell Proliferation
- Cell Size
- Female
- Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
- Humans
- Lung Neoplasms/enzymology
- Lung Neoplasms/genetics
- Lung Neoplasms/pathology
- Matrix Metalloproteinase 2/metabolism
- Matrix Metalloproteinase 9/metabolism
- Mice, Inbred BALB C
- Mice, Nude
- Neoplasm Invasiveness
- Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase/metabolism
- Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt/metabolism
- RNA Interference
- STAT3 Transcription Factor/metabolism
- Signal Transduction
- Time Factors
- Transfection
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- Wen Jie Wang
- Department of Oncology, People’s Hospital of Laiwu CityNo. 1 Xuehu Street, Changshao Road, Laiwu, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, People’s Hospital of Laiwu CityNo. 1 Xuehu Street, Changshao Road, Laiwu, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hematology, People’s Hospital of Laiwu CityNo. 1 Xuehu Street, Changshao Road, Laiwu, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, People’s Hospital of Laiwu CityNo. 1 Xuehu Street, Changshao Road, Laiwu, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, People’s Hospital of Laiwu CityNo. 1 Xuehu Street, Changshao Road, Laiwu, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, People’s Hospital of Laiwu CityNo. 1 Xuehu Street, Changshao Road, Laiwu, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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Zhao S, Gong Z, Zhang J, Xu X, Liu P, Guan W, Jing L, Peng T, Teng J, Jia Y. Elevated Serum MicroRNA Let-7c in Moyamoya Disease. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2015; 24:1709-14. [PMID: 26070522 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2015.01.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2014] [Revised: 01/23/2015] [Accepted: 01/27/2015] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Few studies have examined the relationship between mircroRNAs and moyamoya disease (MMD). We performed a study of the significance of let-7c expression in the serum of MMD patients. METHODS The experimental group includes 49 MMD patients, and the control group consists of 30 normal people, 20 cerebral hemorrhage patients, 20 massive cerebral infarction patients, 20 nonmassive cerebral infarction patients, and 20 neurological autoimmune disease patients. Let-7 family levels were determined by polymerase chain reaction. A dual luciferase assay was used to test whether let-7c recognized the 3'UTR of RNF213. RESULTS The expression level of let-7c in MMD patients is higher than that observed in the control groups (P < .001). The luciferase assay results indicated that hsa-let-7c could diminish luciferase activity from a reporter vector containing the 3'-UTR of RNF213 (P < .05). The suppression of luciferase activity is not found in mutRNF213 (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS Increased expression of let-7c in MMD patients may contribute to MMD pathogenesis by targeting RNF213. Thus, let-7c may be a potential biomarker for the diagnosis of MMD.
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- Shaoyun Zhao
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China; Department of Clinical Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China; Department of Clinical Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China; Department of Clinical Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China; Department of Clinical Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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Kim A, Im M, Yim NH, Hwang YH, Yang HJ, Ma JY. The novel herbal cocktail MA128 suppresses tumor growth and the metastatic potential of highly malignant tumor cells. Oncol Rep 2015; 34:900-12. [PMID: 26035620 DOI: 10.3892/or.2015.4018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2015] [Accepted: 04/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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MA128, a novel herbal medicine, was previously identified and its effectiveness in the treatment of asthma and atopic dermatitis (AD) was demonstrated. In particular, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) in AD mice was improved by treatment with MA128. In addition, MA128 exhibited anti-melanogenic activity by inhibiting tyrosinase activity via the p38 MAPK and protein kinase A signaling pathways in B16F10 cells. In the present study, we examined whether oral administration of MA128 suppressed the in vivo tumor growth of HT1080 cells in athymic nude mice. The results showed that the daily oral administration of 75 and 150 mg/kg MA128 suppressed the tumorigenic growth of HT1080 cells efficiently. Since metastasis is a major cause of cancer-associated mortality and the greatest challenge during cancer treatment, we investigated the effect of non-toxic concentrations of MA128 on the metastatic potential of HT1080 cells. MA128 inhibited anchorage-independent colony formation, migration and invasion. Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) activity under resting and PMA-stimulated conditions was decreased in a dose-dependent manner by MA128 in HT1080 cells. In addition, the daily oral administration of MA128 at doses of 75 and 150 mg/kg efficiently blocked the lung metastasis of B16F10 cells that had been injected into the tail veins of C57BL/6 mice. In particular, none of the mice treated with MA128 exhibited systemic toxicity, such as body weight loss or liver and kidney dysfunction. MA128 also inhibited tumor‑induced angiogenesis. Taken together, the results suggest that MA128 is a potential therapeutic agent and a safe herbal medicine for controlling malignant and metastatic cancer.
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- Aeyung Kim
- Korean Medicine (KM)-Based Herbal Drug Development Group, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Daejeon 305-811, Republic of Korea
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- Korean Medicine (KM)-Based Herbal Drug Development Group, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Daejeon 305-811, Republic of Korea
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- Korean Medicine (KM)-Based Herbal Drug Development Group, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Daejeon 305-811, Republic of Korea
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- Korean Medicine (KM)-Based Herbal Drug Development Group, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Daejeon 305-811, Republic of Korea
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- Korean Medicine (KM)-Based Herbal Drug Development Group, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Daejeon 305-811, Republic of Korea
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- Korean Medicine (KM)-Based Herbal Drug Development Group, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Daejeon 305-811, Republic of Korea
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Liu N, Huang J, Sun S, Zhou Z, Zhang J, Gao F, Sun Q. Expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9, cyclooxygenase-2 and vascular endothelial growth factor are increased in gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Int J Clin Exp Med 2015; 8:6495-6501. [PMID: 26131278 PMCID: PMC4483858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2015] [Accepted: 04/07/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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This study is to investigate the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). Immunohistochemistry was performed to detect the expression of MMP-9, COX-2 and VEGF. The expression of MMP-9, COX-2 and VEGF was compared among different clinicopathological features of GIST. Spearman rank correlation analysis was conducted to analyze the correlation among MMP-9, COX-2 and VEGF. The positive expression rates of MMP-9, COX-2 and VEGF were 76.9%, 84.6% and 82.7%. The expression levels of MMP-9, COX-2 and VEGF were significantly different among the clinicopathological features of growth pattern, tumor diameter, metastasis, mitotic count and central necrosis (P < 0.05). Their expression levels were higher in GIST tissues with higher levels of malignancy, tumor size, metastasis, mitotic count and central necrosis. However, their expression levels were not significantly different among age, gender, primary tumor site or CD117 expression. Additionally, there were positive correlations between COX-2 and VEGF (r = 0.612, P < 0.01), between COX-2 and MMP-9 (r = 0.592, P < 0.05), and between MMP-9 and VEGF (r = 0.690, P < 0.01). MMP-9, COX-2 and VEGF expression levels are increased in GIST tissues and related with clinicopathological features of GIST.
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- Naiqing Liu
- Department of General Surgery, Yishui Central Hospital Linyi 276400, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Yishui Central Hospital Linyi 276400, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Yishui Central Hospital Linyi 276400, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Yishui Central Hospital Linyi 276400, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Yishui Central Hospital Linyi 276400, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Yishui Central Hospital Linyi 276400, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Yishui Central Hospital Linyi 276400, P. R. China
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