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Xu NY, Li J, Wang ML, Chen XY, Tang R, Liu XQ. Fabrication of a Coculture Organoid Model in the Biomimetic Matrix of Alginate to Investigate Breast Cancer Progression in a TAMs-Leading Immune Microenvironment. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024; 16:11275-11288. [PMID: 38383056 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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The current research models of breast cancer are usually limited in their capacity to recapitulate the tumor microenvironment in vitro. The lack of an extracellular matrix (ECM) oversimplifies cell-cell or cell-ECM cross-talks. Moreover, the lack of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), that can comprise up to 50% of some solid neoplasms, poses a major problem for recognizing various hallmarks of cancer. To address these concerns, a type of direct breast cancer cells (BCCs)-TAMs coculture organoid model was well developed by a sequential culture method in this study. Alginate cryogels were fabricated with appropriate physical and mechanical properties to serve as an alternative ECM. Then, our previous experience was leveraged to polarize TAMs inside of the cryogels for creating an in vitro immune microenvironment. The direct coculture significantly enhanced BCCs organoid growth and cancer aggressive phenotypes, including the stemness, migration, ECM remodeling, and cytokine secretion. Furthermore, transcriptomic analysis and protein-protein interaction networks implied certain pathways (PI3K-Akt pathway, MAPK signaling pathway, etc.) and targets (TNF, PPARG, TLR2, etc.) during breast cancer progression in a TAM-leading immune microenvironment. Future studies to advance treatment strategies for BCC patients may benefit from using this facile model to reveal and target the interactions between cancer signaling and the immune microenvironment.
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- Nian-Yuan Xu
- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Diagnosis of Hubei Province, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430014, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, P. R. China
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Liu ZZ, Xu NY, Wang ML, Tang RZ, Liu XQ. Physical Confinement in Alginate Cryogels Determines Macrophage Polarization to a M2 phenotype by Regulating a STAT-Related mRNA Transcription Pathway. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:2315-2327. [DOI: 10.1039/d1bm01719e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The immunologic response is considered to play a pivotal role in the application of biomaterial implants, and intrinsic properties of biomaterials can significantly modulate the anti-inflammatory effects. However, how physical...
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Mao HG, Xu XL, Cao HY, Dong XY, Zou XT, Xu NY, Yin ZZ. H-FABP gene expression and genetic association with meat quality traits in domestic pigeons ( Columba livia). Br Poult Sci 2020; 62:172-179. [PMID: 33174489 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2020.1839016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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1. H-FABP (heart-type fatty acid-binding protein) is an important fatty acid-binding protein that participates in the metabolism and intracellular transportation of lipids. This study was designed to study the H-FABP gene expression and genetic association with meat quality traits in domestic pigeons.2. The spatio-temporal expression patterns showed that H-FABP was widely expressed in all eleven tissues in birds from hatching to 4 weeks of age, and the expression level in the liver was the highest, and spleen and subcutaneous fat showed relatively high levels at all time points, and increased markedly as squabs became older.3. Nine novel SNPs were found; three of them (g.42 C > T and g.123 C > T in exon 1 and g.3128 C > T in exon 2) were synonymous mutations, and six of them (g.3304 T > C, g.3305 G > A, g.3313A>G, g.3343 C > T, g.3372A>C, g.3410 T > C in exon 3) were located in the 3' untranslated region (UTR). In addition, four haplotypes and six diplotypes were formed and showed weak linkage disequilibrium. Association analysis showed that in the SNP of g.3305 G > A, the AB genotype showed higher (P < 0.05) inosinic acid concentrations in breast muscle than the BB genotype. In the SNP of g.3313A>G, the AA and AB genotypes showed significantly higher (P < 0.01) inosinic acid concentrations than the BB genotype, AA showed the highest intramuscular fat content, and the relative mRNA expression level of the AA genotype was the highest (P < 0.05).4. Association analysis of diplotypes showed no correlation with meat quality traits. Moreover, correlation analysis indicated that the H-FABP mRNA expression level was tightly related to intramuscular fat content (P < 0.01).5. This study suggested that the H-FABP gene may be a candidate gene in marker-assisted selection of pigeons for high-quality meat.
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- H G Mao
- Animal Science College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Animal Science College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Animal Science College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Animal Science College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Animal Science College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Animal Science College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Animal Science College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Mao HG, Cao HY, Liu HH, Dong XY, Xu NY, Yin ZZ. Association of ADSL gene polymorphisms with meat quality and carcass traits in domestic pigeons (Columba livia). Br Poult Sci 2018; 59:604-607. [PMID: 29963908 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2018.1493188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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1. Adenylosuccinate lyase (ADSL) plays an important role in the synthesis of inosine monophosphate (IMP). In this trial, a total of 200 pigeons were sampled and slaughtered. Seven meat quality traits and 11 carcass traits were measured. DNA sequencing was used to detect nucleotide mutations, and associations between ADSL gene polymorphisms and meat quality and carcass traits were analysed. 2. Sequencing results showed that 9 nucleotide mutations were found in the exons of the ADSL gene. All the mutations were synonymous except C13065G, which caused a change in amino acids (Ser to Arg). In addition, two of the detected single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) had significant associations with meat quality and carcass traits. 3. For the C13065G SNP located in exon11, the IMP content of breast muscle in AA and AB genotype was higher than in the BB genotype (P < 0.01). The SNP G10696A located in exon10 was significantly associated with carcass rate, in which AA and AB genotype were higher than the BB genotype (P < 0.01). 4. The results indicated that the ADSL gene has a close association with meat quality and carcass traits in domestic pigeons, and G10696A and C13065G SNPs could be applied as genetic markers in molecular marker-assisted breeding of pigeons.
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- H G Mao
- a Animal Science College, Zhejiang University, Zijingang Campus , Hangzhou , China
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- a Animal Science College, Zhejiang University, Zijingang Campus , Hangzhou , China
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- a Animal Science College, Zhejiang University, Zijingang Campus , Hangzhou , China
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- a Animal Science College, Zhejiang University, Zijingang Campus , Hangzhou , China
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- a Animal Science College, Zhejiang University, Zijingang Campus , Hangzhou , China
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- a Animal Science College, Zhejiang University, Zijingang Campus , Hangzhou , China
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Mao HG, Dong XY, Cao HY, Xu NY, Yin ZZ. Association of DGAT2 gene polymorphisms with carcass and meat quality traits in domestic pigeons (Columba livia). Br Poult Sci 2018; 59:149-153. [PMID: 29207879 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2017.1413232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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1. Diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT) plays an important role in the synthesis of triacylglycerol, but its effects on meat quality and carcass composition in pigeons are unclear. In this study, single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the exons of the DGAT2 gene were identified and analysed by using DNA sequencing methods in 200 domestic pigeons (Columba livia). The associations between DGAT2 polymorphisms and carcass and meat quality traits were also analysed. 2. Sequencing results showed that 5 nucleotide mutations were detected in exons 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the DGAT2 gene. The analysis revealed three genotypes (AA, AB and BB) in G18398T and G22484C, in which the AA genotype and A allele had the highest frequency. 3. In the SNP of G18398T located in exon 5, individuals with genotype BB had significantly higher meat quality and lower abdominal fat content than those with AA or AB genotype. In the SNP of G22484C located in exon 6, the genotype AA showed highest carcass trait values, while the genotype BB represented better meat quality, compared to AA and AB genotypes. 4. The results imply that DGAT2 gene has a close relationship with carcass and meat quality traits in pigeons, and the SNPs of G18398T and G22484C can be used as genetic markers for marker-assisted breeding in pigeon.
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- H G Mao
- a Animal Science College , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a Animal Science College , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a Animal Science College , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a Animal Science College , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a Animal Science College , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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Peng J, Li YL, Shen YF, Wang Y, Xu NY. Molecular cloning and expression analysis of the GNAS gene in pig and porcine fibroblast cells. Genet Mol Res 2014; 13:5463-73. [PMID: 25078603 DOI: 10.4238/2014.july.24.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The Alpha subunit of the stimulatory guanine nucleotide-binding protein (GNAS) is a complex imprinted gene. The major product of the GNAS gene is the α-subunit of the guanine nucleotide-binding protein (Gas), which plays a key role in multiple signal transduction pathways. Gas is required for the production of the receptor-stimulated intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). It has been demonstrated that an increase in the concentration of the intracellular second messenger cAMP promotes apoptosis in different tumor entities. Mutations of GNAS have also been identified in many tumors. This study aimed to investigate the expression pattern and the apoptosis effect in fibroblast cells for porcine GNAS. The results show that GNAS mRNA was detected in a wide range of tissues, especially in the longissimus dorsi muscle and thyroid gland. The developmental pattern of GNAS mRNA in the thyroid gland of Jinhua pigs was then examined; however, there was no significant difference (P > 0.05) among any of the stages. GNAS gene expression was relatively stable in the thyroid gland during the entire growth and development process. The developmental pattern of GNAS mRNA in the longissimus dorsi muscle was significantly different among the various developmental stages (P < 0.01). GNAS mRNA was strongly expressed at 60 days, 90 days, and 150 days after birth, whereas the expression level was very low during the embryo stages. Target RNA interference of GNAS in porcine fibroblast cells leads to lower mRNA expression of Bcl-2, Fas, and Caspase-3, which are recognized as apoptosis related markers.
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- J Peng
- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Mechanics, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Chen JF, Dai LH, Xu NY, Xiong YZ, Jiang SW. Assignment of the patatin-like phospholipase domain containing 2 gene (PNPLA2) to porcine chromosome 2p17 with radiation hybrids. Cytogenet Genome Res 2006; 112:342G. [PMID: 16484798 DOI: 10.1159/000089897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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- J F Chen
- Key Laboratory of Swine Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, PR China
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- X M Fang
- Laboratory of Animal Genetics, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Li JH, Chu XH, Guo XL, Xu NY. Radiation hybrid mapping of skeletal muscle calcium channel genes CACNB1 and CACNG1 to porcine chromosome 12 and CACNA2D1 to porcine chromosome 9. Anim Genet 2005; 36:358-9. [PMID: 16026353 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2052.2005.01308.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- J H Li
- Laboratory of Animal Genetics, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310029, China
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Zhang YS, Du JZ, Xu NY, Wu Y. [The radioimmunoassay of growth hormone and prolactin and its application]. Zhongguo Ying Yong Sheng Li Xue Za Zhi 2001; 17:189-191. [PMID: 21171417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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AIM To set up a highly specific and sensitive double antibody radioimmunoassay (RIA) for determining the contents of growth hormone (GH) and prolactin (PRL) in pituitary and plasma of rats; To study the effects of acute hypoxia on GH and PRL of rats. METHODS We use chloramine-T technique iodinate antigen and choose the equilibration and saturated procedure of RIA to add the preparations. RESULTS Exposed to 7 km-hypoxia for 0.5 h, pituitary GH content increased (P < 0.05) and conversely, plasma GH levels were suppressed (P < 0.05); while the PRL levels in both pituitary and plasma were suppressed (P < 0.01); and there was no significantly difference between 5 km hypoxia groups and control. CONCLUSION We have successfully established the method of radiolabel and double antibody RIA with highly sensitivity; acute hypoxia (7 km) suppressed the secretion of GH and PRL in rats.
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- Y S Zhang
- Department of Neurobiology and Physiology, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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Xu NY, Thomsen H, Reinsch N, Looft C, Kalm E. [Study of mapping QTLs for milk traits on the German dairy cattle]. Yi Chuan Xue Bao 2000; 27:772-6. [PMID: 11132492 DOI: pmid/11132492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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A total of 1,130 bulls belonging to 20 half-sib families of German dairy cattle were genotyped for 229 microsatellite markers on 30 chromosomes. The data were used in an attempt to map quantitative trait loci applying regression as multiple-marker regression. For association analysis with a granddaughter design, the estimated breeding values for 3 milk traits were used: milk production, fat production and protein production. The empirical values of significance thresholds were determined by using a permutation test on the experimental data. Several significant QTLs were found on some chromosomes, especially on the chromosome 14. The results give a strong support for the experiments of Coppieters et al. and Ron et al.
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- N Y Xu
- College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310029, China
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