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Shen YW, Wang WC, Lin NC, Ningrum V, Shieh TM, Shih YH. The Association of Salivary Flow Rate and Sleep Quality among Head and Neck Cancer Survivors after Radiotherapy. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:251. [PMID: 38373984 PMCID: PMC10875849 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-03977-5] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Head and neck cancer survivors suffer from xerostomia and sleep disturbances after radiotherapy, both of which affect their quality of life. This study aimed to explore the role of salivary flow in the oral health and sleep quality of head and neck cancer survivors. METHODS We recruited 120 head and neck cancer survivors who were experiencing symptoms of dry mouth or sleep disturbances post-radiotherapy from a dental clinic. We gathered their socio-demographic and clinical data, measured their salivary flow rate, and recorded their dry mouth score using the summated xerostomia inventory. Additionally, a dentist collected the DMFT (Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth) index. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was employed to assess their sleep quality. RESULTS In this study, xerostomia was observed in nearly 80% of the cancer survivors. The concurrent prevalence of sleep disturbance and xerostomia was at 55%. After five years post-radiotherapy, there was a significant improvement observed in both the quality of sleep (p = 0.03) and the stimulated salivary flow rate (p = 0.04). Additionally, these improvements were noted to have commenced from the third year onwards. A significant association was found between stimulated salivary flow and dry mouth scores with poor sleep quality (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS We recommend that dental professionals prioritize managing both dental and mental health issues equally for head and neck cancer survivors who have undergone radiotherapy within the past 3 years.
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- Yen-Wen Shen
- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan
- Department of Dentistry, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung City, 404332, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral Pathology, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Division of Oral Pathology & Maxillofacial Radiology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging Center, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, 500009, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, Baiturrahmah University, By Pass Km 15 Aie Pacah, Padang, 25586, Indonesia
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan.
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan.
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Wang TH, Shen YW, Chen HY, Chen CC, Lin NC, Shih YH, Hsia SM, Chiu KC, Shieh TM. Arecoline Induces ROS Accumulation, Transcription of Proinflammatory Factors, and Expression of KRT6 in Oral Epithelial Cells. Biomedicines 2024; 12:412. [PMID: 38398015 PMCID: PMC10887121 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12020412] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Areca nut is a major contributor to the high prevalence of oral cancer in Asia. The precise mechanisms by which areca nut stimulates mucosal cells and contributes to the progression of oral cancer urgently require clarification. The current study aimed to assess the effects of arecoline on the normal human gingival epithelium cell line S-G. Cell viability, levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), protein expression, cellular morphology, and gene expression were evaluated using the MTT test, flow cytometry, Western blot analysis, optical or confocal microscopy, and RT-qPCR. Keratin (KRT6) analysis involved matched normal and cancer tissues from clinical head and neck specimens. The results demonstrated that 12.5 µg/mL of arecoline induced ROS production, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) mRNA expression in S-G cells. This activation of the MAPK/ERK pathway increased KRT6 expression while limiting cell migration. In head and neck cancer tissues, KRT6B gene expression exceeded that of normal tissues. This study confirms that arecoline induces ROS accumulation in normal cells, leading to the secretion of proinflammatory factors and KRT6 expression. This impedes oral mucosal healing, thereby promoting the progression of oral cancer.
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- Tong-Hong Wang
- Biobank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 404328, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 404328, Taiwan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404328, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 404328, Taiwan
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua 505029, Taiwan
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua 500011, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Division of General Dentistry, Taichung Armed Forces General Hospital, Taichung 411228, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 404328, Taiwan
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Chen HH, Nguyen THV, Shih YH, Chang KC, Chiu KC, Hsia SM, Fuh LJ, Shieh TM. Combining microfluidic chip and low-attachment culture devices to isolate oral cancer stem cells. J Dent Sci 2024; 19:560-567. [PMID: 38303836 PMCID: PMC10829749 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2023.10.005] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Background/purpose Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are widely recognized as key drivers of cancer initiation, progression, and therapeutic resistance. Microfluidic chip technology offers a promising approach for CSC isolation and study. This study investigated the efficacy of a microfluidic chip-based method for isolating single cells from oral cancer cell lines characterized by high stem-like phenotypes. Specifically, the study focused on examining the sphere-forming capability and the expression of CSC markers, including aldehyde dehydrogenase 1A1 (ALDH1A1), CD44, and CD133, in isolated cell clones from OECM-1 and SAS cell lines. Materials and methods Oral cancer cell lines were subjected to isolation using a microfluidic chip. The captured single cells were cultured to assess their sphere-forming capacity in ultra-low binding culture. Furthermore, the protein expression levels of ALDH1A1, CD44, and CD133 in the isolated cell clones were analyzed using western blotting. Results The microfluidic chip-assisted isolation method significantly enhanced the sphere-forming capability of both OECM-1 and SAS cell clones compared to their parent cell lines. Moreover, the expression levels of CSC markers ALDH1A1, CD44, and CD133 were upregulated in the microfluidic chip-assisted isolated cell clones, indicating a higher stem-like phenotype. Conclusion This study demonstrates the effectiveness of the microfluidic chip-based approach in isolating oral cancer cell clones with elevated stem-like characteristics. This method offers a valuable tool for further investigation of CSCs and their role in cancer progression, as well as future therapy development for oral cancers.
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- Hsin-Hu Chen
- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of General Dentistry, Taichung Armed Forces General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Dentistry, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Lin NC, Vu Nguyen TH, Shih YH, Chen YH, Shen YW, Chiu KC, Hsia SM, Shieh TM. Association of higher transient receptor potential melastatin 8 expression with higher tumor histologic grades, lymph node metastasis, risk factors, and worse survival in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. J Dent Sci 2024; 19:492-501. [PMID: 38303833 PMCID: PMC10829716 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2023.09.007] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Background/purpose Transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8), a thermosensitive ion channel known for its role in cold sensation and menthol response, has emerged as a potential regulator in various cancers. This study aimed to investigate expression trends of TRPM8 in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) cases and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) cell lines and its association with clinicopathological features. Materials and methods The noncancerous matched tissues and HNSCC paired tissue samples from 84 HNSCC patients were utilized to evaluate the association of TRPM8 with HNSCC clinicopathological features. TRPM8 expression was examined in HNSCC patient tissues and OSCC cell lines treated with arecoline. Results Kaplan-Meier survival analysis of TCGA data revealed high TRPM8 expression correlated with unfavorable outcomes and higher tumor histologic grades. TRPM8 mRNA expression was upregulated in HNSCC cell lines and patients' tissue samples. Arecoline treatment led to significantly increased TRPM8 mRNA and protein expression in OSCC cell lines. Lymph node metastasis showed a significant association with upregulated TRPM8 expression in combined OSCC and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) cases. TRPM8 mRNA expression was upregulated in HNSCC and OSCC patients with alcohol drinking and cigarette smoking habits, but not in betel quid chewing. Conclusion These findings reveal the involvement of TRPM8 in HNSCC's malignant development and metastasis, suggesting that high expression of TRMP8 may be mutually causal with addiction to tobacco, alcohol, and betel nut in HNSCC patients. Further investigations are needed to determine the underlying pathways of TRPM8 in HNSCC's development and progression.
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- Nan-Chin Lin
- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Chinese Medicine Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Photonics and Communication Engineering, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of General Dentistry, Taichung Armed Forces General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Chen CC, Chen CY, Yeh CT, Liu YT, Leu YL, Chuang WY, Shih YH, Chou LF, Shieh TM, Wang TH. Corylin Attenuates CCl 4-Induced Liver Fibrosis in Mice by Regulating the GAS6/AXL Signaling Pathway in Hepatic Stellate Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16936. [PMID: 38069259 PMCID: PMC10707553 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316936] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Liver fibrosis is reversible when treated in its early stages and when liver inflammatory factors are inhibited. Limited studies have investigated the therapeutic effects of corylin, a flavonoid extracted from Psoralea corylifolia L. (Fabaceae), on liver fibrosis. Therefore, we evaluated the anti-inflammatory activity of corylin and investigated its efficacy and mechanism of action in ameliorating liver fibrosis. Corylin significantly inhibited inflammatory responses by inhibiting the activation of mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways and the expression of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in human THP-1 and mouse RAW264.7 macrophages. Furthermore, corylin inhibited the expression of growth arrest-specific gene 6 in human hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and the activation of the downstream phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B pathway. This inhibited the activation of HSCs and the expression of extracellular matrix proteins, including α-smooth muscle actin and type I collagen. Additionally, corylin induced caspase 9 and caspase 3 activation, which promoted apoptosis in HSCs. Moreover, in vivo experiments confirmed the regulatory effects of corylin on these proteins, and corylin alleviated the symptoms of carbon tetrachloride-induced liver fibrosis in mice. These findings revealed that corylin has anti-inflammatory activity and inhibits HSC activation; thus, it presents as a potential adjuvant in the treatment of liver fibrosis.
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- Chin-Chuan Chen
- Biobank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan; (C.-C.C.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-T.L.); (Y.-L.L.)
- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan 33303, Taiwan
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- Biobank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan; (C.-C.C.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-T.L.); (Y.-L.L.)
- Graduate Institute of Health Industry and Technology, Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine and Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan 33303, Taiwan
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- Liver Research Center, Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan;
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- Biobank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan; (C.-C.C.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-T.L.); (Y.-L.L.)
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- Biobank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan; (C.-C.C.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-T.L.); (Y.-L.L.)
- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan 33303, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan;
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan 33303, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan;
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- Kidney Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan;
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- Biobank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan; (C.-C.C.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-T.L.); (Y.-L.L.)
- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan 33303, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Health Industry and Technology, Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine and Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan 33303, Taiwan
- Liver Research Center, Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan;
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Chen HY, Lin CE, Wu SC, Yang ZY, Chiang YF, Huang KC, Wang KL, Ali M, Shieh TM, Chang HY, Huang TC, Hsia SM. Para-toluenesulfonamide, a novel potent carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, improves hypoxia-induced metastatic breast cancer cell viability and prevents resistance to αPD-1 therapy in triple-negative breast cancer. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 167:115533. [PMID: 37748406 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115533] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023] Open
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Overexpression of the hypoxia-induced transmembrane enzyme carbonic anhydrase IX (CA9) has been associated with poor prognosis and chemoresistance in aggressive breast cancer. This study aimed to investigate the involvement of CA9 in the anti-tumor activity of para-toluenesulfonamide (PTS) and elucidate its mechanism of action against breast cancer both in vitro and in vivo. MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells were treated with PTS or subjected to hypoxic conditions using cobalt chloride (CoCl2), with acetazolamide serving as a positive control. Additionally, 4T1 breast cancer cell allograft mice were co-treated with PTS and α-programmed cell death 1 (αPD-1) monoclonal antibody for one month. The results demonstrated that PTS effectively reduced cell viability and reversed migration ability in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells under CoCl2-induced hypoxia. Furthermore, PTS upregulated the expression of apoptosis-related proteins and downregulated CA9, hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) proteins, possibly through modulation of p38 MAPK and ERK1/2 phosphorylated proteins. In the animal model, PTS100 inhibited tumor growth and lung metastasis in mammary tumor allograft mice, exhibiting synergistic effects when combined with αPD-1 therapy. Collectively, our findings suggest that PTS inhibits breast cancer growth and metastasis through the p38 MAPK/ERK1/2 pathway. Moreover, PTS may have the potential to prevent the development of resistance to αPD-1 therapy in breast cancer.
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- Hsin-Yuan Chen
- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Gongwin Biopharm Co., Ltd., Taipei 104001, Taiwan
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- Gongwin Biopharm Co., Ltd., Taipei 104001, Taiwan
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- Gongwin Biopharm Co., Ltd., Taipei 104001, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Deh Yu College of Nursing and Health, Keelung 20301, Taiwan
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, 11566 Cairo, Egypt
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; School of Food Safety, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; TMU Research Center for Digestive Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan.
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Nguyen THV, Chiu KC, Shih YH, Liu CJ, Bao Quach TV, Hsia SM, Chen YH, Shieh TM. Protective Effect of Electroacupuncture on Chemotherapy-Induced Salivary Gland Hypofunction in a Mouse Model. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11654. [PMID: 37511411 PMCID: PMC10380826 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411654] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Radiotherapy and chemotherapy can impair salivary gland (SG) function, which causes xerostomia and exacerbate other side effects of chemotherapy and oral infection, reducing patients' quality of life. This animal study aimed to assess the efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA) as a means of preventing xerostomia induced by 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). A xerostomia mouse model was induced via four tail vein injections of 5-FU (80 mg/kg/dose). EA was performed at LI4 and LI11 for 7 days. The pilocarpine-stimulated salivary flow rate (SFR) and salivary glands weight (SGW) were recorded. Salivary immunoglobulin A (SIgA) and lysozyme were determined via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). SG was collected for hematoxylin and eosin staining to measure acini number and acinar cell size. Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and aquaporin 5 (AQP5) mRNA expressions in SG were quantified via RT-qPCR. 5-FU caused significant decreases in SFR, SGW, SIgA, lysozyme, AQP5 expression, and acini number, while TNF-α and IL-1β expressions and acinar cell size were significantly increased. EA treatment can prevent 5-FU damage to the salivary gland, while pilocarpine treatment can only elevate SFR and AQP5 expression. These findings provide significant evidence to support the use of EA as an alternative treatment for chemotherapy-induced salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia.
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- Thanh-Hien Vu Nguyen
- Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- Division of Oral Diagnosis and Family Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 10449, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Chinese Medicine Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Department of Photonics and Communication Engineering, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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Chen YC, Chiang YF, Lin YJ, Huang KC, Chen HY, Hamdy NM, Huang TC, Chang HY, Shieh TM, Huang YJ, Hsia SM. Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. Nutrients 2023; 15:2830. [PMID: 37447156 DOI: 10.3390/nu15132830] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Dysmenorrhea causes pain and inconvenience during menstruation. In addition to medication, natural compounds are widely used to relieve various types of pain. In this study, we aimed to assess the effects of vitamin D (vit. D) supplementation in relieving the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea. A comprehensive systematic database search of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was performed. Oral forms of vit. D supplementation were included and compared with a placebo or standard care. The degree of dysmenorrhea pain was measured with a visual analogue scale or numerical rating scale. Outcomes were compared using the standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) in a meta-analysis. RCTs were assessed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias v2 (RoB 2) tool. The meta-analysis included 8 randomized controlled trials involving 695 participants. The results of the quantitative analysis showed a significantly lower degree of pain in the vit. D versus placebo in those with dysmenorrhea (SMD: -1.404, 95% CI: -2.078 to -0.731). The results of subgroup analysis revealed that pain lessened when the average weekly dose of vit. D was over 50,000 IU, in which dysmenorrhea was relieved regardless of whether vit. D was administered for more or less than 70 days and in any dose interval. The results revealed that vit. D treatment substantially reduced the pain level in the primary dysmenorrhea population. We concluded that vit. D supplementation is an alternative treatment for relieving the pain symptoms of dysmenorrhea.
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- Yi-Chun Chen
- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Cheng Hsin General Hospital, Taipei 112401, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Abassia, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Science, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114201, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan City 710301, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- School of Food and Safety, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- TMU Research Center for Digestive Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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Shih YH, Chen CC, Kuo YH, Fuh LJ, Lan WC, Wang TH, Chiu KC, Nguyen THV, Hsia SM, Shieh TM. Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester and Caffeamide Derivatives Suppress Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:9819. [PMID: 37372967 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24129819] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) contains antibiotic and anticancer activities. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the anticancer properties and mechanisms of CAPE and caffeamide derivatives in the oral squamous cell carcinoma cell (OSCC) lines SAS and OECM-1. The anti-OSCC effects of CAPE and the caffeamide derivatives (26G, 36C, 36H, 36K, and 36M) were evaluated using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide test. Cell cycle and total reactive oxygen species (ROS) production were analyzed using flow cytometry. The relative protein expression of malignant phenotypes was determined via Western blot analysis. The results showed that 26G and 36M were more cytotoxic than the other compounds in SAS cells. After 26G or 36M treatment for 48 h, cell cycle S phase or G2/M phase arrest was induced, and cellular ROS increased at 24 h, and then decreased at 48 h in both cell lines. The expression levels of cell cycle regulatory and anti-ROS proteins were downregulated. In addition, 26G or 36M treatment inhibited malignant phenotypes through mTOR-ULK1-P62-LC3 autophagic signaling activated by ROS generation. These results showed that 26G and 36M induce cancer cell death by activating autophagy signaling, which is correlated with altered cellular oxidative stress.
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- Yin-Hwa Shih
- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chinese Medicine Resources, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Department of Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
- Chinese Medicine Research Center, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Department of Dentistry, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung City 404332, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
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- Division of Oral Diagnosis and Family Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Department of Dental Hygiene, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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Lin YC, Huang ST, Yen CW, Huang YK, Shieh TM, Chi WH, Yao WL, Ho PS. Comparing individual-, family-, and community-level effects on the oral health of preschool children: a multilevel analysis of national survey data. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:353. [PMID: 37268948 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03077-w] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Early childhood is a critical stage for the prevention of dental caries. The prevalence of caries in preschool children is still high in Taiwan, where National Health Insurance covers 99% of the population. The effort to improve the oral health of preschool children should be based on conceptual model that encompasses more than individual-level factors. This study input nationwide survey data in a conceptual model to evaluate the effects of comprehensive factors related to the high prevalence of caries in preschool children. METHODS This observation study examined factors related to the oral health of preschool children by employing a comprehensive multilevel model to analyse nationally representative data from the Taiwan Oral Health Survey of Preschool Children (TOHPC) 2017-2018. Individual-level, family-level and community-level contextual effects were evaluated through multilevel analysis in this study. The proportional change in variance (PCV) was used to compare the multilevel model with the null model and individual-level, family-level, and community-level context effects. RESULTS The estimated deft index for preschool children was 1.34 (1.22-1.47) at age 3, 2.20 (2.08-2.32) at age 4, and 3.05 (2.93-3.18) at age 5. The overall prevalence of caries in preschool children in Taiwan was 34.27% (30.76%, 37.78%) at age 3, 51.67% (48.99%, 54.35%) at age 4, and 62.05% (59.66%, 64.44%) at age 5. The model that included the individual-, family-, and community-context levels exhibited the highest reduction of variance (PCV = 53.98%). The PCV was further reduced to 35.61% when only the level of accessibility to dental services for individuals, families, and the community was considered. For the model in which no community-context cofactors were considered and the model considering only the individual level, the PCVs were 20.37% and 5.52%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate the key components that affect oral health in preschool children and can serve as a reference for policy makers. The most notable finding of this study is that to improve the oral health of preschool children, community-level factors should be targeted. To rely solely on dentists for leading oral health education programs for children is impractical and inefficient. Training more professional oral health educators to provide additional community-based oral health promotion campaigns is critical. We suggest training more professional oral health educators to provide more community-based oral health promotion campaigns.
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- Ying-Chun Lin
- Department of Oral Hygiene, Shu-Zen College of Medical and Management, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pediatric and Special Needs Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pediatric and Special Needs Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral Hygiene, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral Hygiene, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral Hygiene, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral Hygiene, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
- School of Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
- Division of Medical Statistics and Bioinformatics, Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Chiang YF, Huang KC, Chen HY, Huang TC, Ali M, Chang HY, Shieh TM, Shih YH, Wang KL, Huang YJ, Chung CP, Hsia SM. The Adipokine Visfatin Modulates Cancer Stem Cell Properties in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11020297. [PMID: 36830834 PMCID: PMC9953233 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11020297] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Obesity is a cancer progression risk factor; excessive adipocytes increase adipokine secretion. Visfatin, a novel adipokine highly expressed in cancer patients, is related to breast cancer risk. The modulation of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) metabolism and the induction of a tumorigenic environment plays a vital role in cancer progression. Among cancer cell types, cancer stem-like cells (CSCs) with self-renewal and chemotherapy-resistance abilities could modulate tumor progression and cancer recurrence ability. In this study, we focused on visfatin's modulation effect on stemness-related properties using the high-malignancy breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 in in vitro and in vivo studies. Visfatin treatment significantly increased both the sphere number and sphere diameter and increased the protein expression of NANOG homeobox (NANOG), sex-determining region Y-box 2 (SOX2), and octamer-binding transcription factor 4 (OCT4), as well as SIRT1 protein levels. The serum angiogenesis marker VEGF and extracellular nicotinamide phosphoribosyl transferase (NAMPT, visfatin) were induced after visfatin treatment, increasing the stemness and angiogenesis environment, which were significantly reduced by the visfatin inhibitor FK866. Our results demonstrate that the visfatin-activated SIRT-SOX2 axis promotes triple-negative breast cancer stemness and enriches the tumorigenic microenvironment.
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- Yi-Fen Chiang
- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Science, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114201, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health, Keelung 20301, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan City 710301, Taiwan
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 333324, Taiwan
- Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 333324, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- School of Food and Safety, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- TMU Research Center for Digestive Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-2-27361661 (ext. 6558)
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Chen HY, Chiang YF, Hong YH, Shieh TM, Huang TC, Ali M, Chang HY, Wang KL, Hsia SM. Quercetin Ameliorates Renal Injury and Pyroptosis in Lupus Nephritis through Inhibiting IL-33/ST2 Pathway In Vitro and In Vivo. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:2238. [PMID: 36421424 PMCID: PMC9687047 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11112238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Lupus nephritis (LN) is a common and serious symptom in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Tubular interstitial fibrosis is a common underlying mechanism in the development of lupus nephritis to end-stage renal failure (ESRD). Quercetin is widely proven to prevent tissue fibrosis. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the beneficial effects of quercetin on the inhibition of fibrosis and inflammation pathways in in vitro and in vivo lupus nephritis models. In the current study, MRL/lpr mice as animal models, and HK-2 human renal tubular epithelial cells were stimulated by interleukin-33 (IL-33) to mimic the cellular model of lupus nephritis. Immunohistochemical staining, immunoblotting assay, immunofluorescence staining, and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction assay were used. The in vivo results showed that quercetin improved the renal function and inhibited both fibrosis- and inflammation-related markers in MRL/lpr mice animal models. The in vitro results indicated that quercetin ameliorated the accumulation of fibrosis- and inflammation-related proteins in IL-33-induced HK-2 cells and improved renal cell pyroptosis via the IL33/ST2 pathway. Overall, quercetin can improve LN-related renal fibrosis and inflammation, which may offer an effective potential therapeutic strategy for lupus nephritis.
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- Hsin-Yuan Chen
- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Graduate Programs of Nutrition Science, School of Life Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 106209, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Science, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health, Keelung 20301, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- School of Food and Safety, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- TMU Research Center for Digestive Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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Lin NC, Shih YH, Chiu KC, Li PJ, Yang HW, Lan WC, Hsia SM, Wang TH, Shieh TM. Association of rs9679162 Genetic Polymorphism and Aberrant Expression of Polypeptide N-Acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 14 (GALNT14) in Head and Neck Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14174217. [PMID: 36077753 PMCID: PMC9454803 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14174217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Neoadjuvant chemotherapy was performed before surgery. Because the tumor itself and the surrounding vascular bed were not damaged, the chemotherapy we performed could have good drug delivery. After the operation, the volume of the tumor can be reduced to facilitate surgery or radiotherapy. However, neoadjuvant chemotherapy also delays the patient’s time to receive main therapy. The physician must make sure that it has a good response and does not allow disease progression in the patient during neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Therefore, predicting the treatment response of neoadjuvant chemotherapy can shorten the treatment time, reduce the harm of chemotherapy side effects, and avoid the occurrence of drug resistance. The results of this study showed that GALNT14-rs9679162 and mRNA expression were associated with post-treatment survival in head and neck cancer. It can be used as an indicator to predict the treatment response of neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Abstract The polypeptide N-Acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 14 (GALNT14) rs9679162 and mRNA expression were associated with treatment outcome in various cancers. However, the relation of GALNT14 and head and neck cancer were nuclear. A total of 199 patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) were collected in this study, including oral SCC (OSCC), oropharyngeal SCC (OPSCC), laryngeal SCC (LSCC), and others. The DNA and RNA of cancer tissues were extracted using the TRI Reagent method. The rs9679162 was analyzed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing methods in 199 DNA specimens, and the mRNA expression was analyzed using quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RT-qPCR) methods in 68 paired RNA specimens of non-cancerous matched tissues (NCMT) and tumor tissues. The results showed that the genotype of TT, TG, and GG appeared at 30%, 44%, and 26%, respectively. Non-TT genotype or G alleotype were associated with alcohol, betel nut, and cigarette using among patients with OSCC, and it also affected the treatment and survival of patients with OSCC and LSCC. High GALNT14 mRNA expression levels increased lymphatic metastasis of patients with HNSCC, and treatment and survival in patients with OPSCC. Overall, the GALNT14-rs9679162 genotype and mRNA expression level can be used as indicators of HNSCC treatment prognosis.
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- Nan-Chin Lin
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua 500009, Taiwan
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua 500, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
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- Division of Oral Diagnosis and Family Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (S.-M.H.); (T.-M.S.); Tel.: +886-4-2205-3366 (ext. 2316) (T.-M.S.)
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- Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology and Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (S.-M.H.); (T.-M.S.); Tel.: +886-4-2205-3366 (ext. 2316) (T.-M.S.)
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Wang KL, Yu YC, Chen HY, Chiang YF, Ali M, Shieh TM, Hsia SM. Recent Advances in Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)-Containing Herbs Alleviating Radiotherapy- and Chemotherapy-Induced Adverse Reactions in Cancer Treatment. Metabolites 2022; 12:metabo12060535. [PMID: 35736467 PMCID: PMC9227067 DOI: 10.3390/metabo12060535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cancers represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. They also impose a large economic burden on patients, their families, and health insurance systems. Notably, cancers and the adverse reactions to their therapeutic options, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, dramatically affect the quality of life of afflicted patients. Therefore, developing approaches to manage chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-induced adverse reactions gained greater attention in recent years. Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice), a perennial plant that is one of the most frequently used herbs in traditional Chinese medicine, has been heavily investigated in relation to cancer therapy. Licorice/licorice-related regimes, used in combination with chemotherapy, may improve the adverse effects of chemotherapy. However, there is little awareness of licorice-containing herbs alleviating reactions to radiotherapy and chemotherapy, or to other induced adverse reactions in cancer treatment. We aimed to provide a descriptive review, and to emphasize the possibility that licorice-related medicines could be used as an adjuvant regimen with chemotherapy to improve quality of life (QoL) and to reduce side effects, thus, improving compliance with chemotherapy. The experimental method involved searching different databases, including PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Wang Fang database, as of May 2022, to identify any relevant studies. Despite a lack of high-quality and large-scale randomized controlled trials, we still discovered the potential benefits of licorice-containing herbs from published clinical studies. These studies find that licorice-containing herbs, and their active ingredients, reduce the adverse reactions caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and improve the QoL of patients. This comprehensive review will serve as a cornerstone to encourage more scientists to evaluate and develop effective Traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions to improve the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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- Kai-Lee Wang
- Department of Nursing, Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health, Keelung 20301, Taiwan;
- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-F.C.)
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- Sex Hormonal Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40403, Taiwan;
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Center for Tumor Biology, School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40403, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-F.C.)
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-F.C.)
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt;
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40403, Taiwan;
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-F.C.)
- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- School of Food and Safety, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Correspondence:
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Lin NC, Hsia SM, Wang TH, Li PJ, Tseng YH, Chiu KC, Tu HF, Shih YH, Shieh TM. The relation between NEAT1 expression level and survival rate in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma. J Dent Sci 2022; 17:361-367. [PMID: 35028059 PMCID: PMC8739734 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2021.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background/purpose Numerous studies have shown that long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in cancer progression and chemotherapy resistance. Nuclear enriched abundant transcript 1 (NEAT1) is an lncRNA. It affects tumor cell progression and drug resistance in various tumors. However, the relation of NEAT1 and survival rate in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) requires further study. Materials and methods One normal gingival epithelium cell line, SG, three oral cancer cell lines (HSC3, OEC-M1, and SAS), 34 paired non-cancerous matched tissues (NCMT), and OSCC tissues were used in this study. Tri-reagent was used for total RNA extraction. NEAT1 expression was assessed by reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR). Results NEAT1 expression in oral cancer cell lines was lower than that in normal cells and was significantly downregulated in OSCC. NEAT1 upregulation reduced the survival rate of patients with OSCC. NEAT1 upregulation also reduced the survival rate of OSCC patients treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Conclusion These results indicate that NEAT1 expression is a valuable biomarker for the prediction and prognosis of oral cancer.
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- Nan-Chin Lin
- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung University, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Oral Diagnosis and Family Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Wang SY, Shih YH, Shieh TM, Tseng YH. Proteasome Inhibitors Interrupt the Activation of Non-Canonical NF-κB Signaling Pathway and Induce Cell Apoptosis in Cytarabine-Resistant HL60 Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 23:ijms23010361. [PMID: 35008789 PMCID: PMC8745175 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23010361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Over half of older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) do not respond to cytotoxic chemotherapy, and most responders relapse because of drug resistance. Cytarabine is the main drug used for the treatment of AML. Intensive treatment with high-dose cytarabine can increase the overall survival rate and reduce the relapse rate, but it also increases the likelihood of drug-related side effects. To optimize cytarabine treatment, understanding the mechanism underlying cytarabine resistance in leukemia is necessary. In this study, the gene expression profiles of parental HL60 cells and cytarabine-resistant HL60 (R-HL60) cells were compared through gene expression arrays. Then, the differential gene expression between parental HL60 and R-HL60 cells was measured using KEGG software. The expression of numerous genes associated with the nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway changed during the development of cytarabine resistance. Proteasome inhibitors inhibited the activity of non-canonical NF-κB signaling pathway and induced the apoptosis of R-HL60 cells. The study results support the application and possible mechanism of proteasome inhibitors in patients with relapsed or refractory leukemia.
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- Shuo-Yu Wang
- Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 80756, Taiwan;
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan;
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan;
- Department of Dental Hygiene, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 80756, Taiwan;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +88-673-121-101 (ext. 6356)
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Wang WC, Huang MY, Chen YK, Lan WC, Shieh TM, Shih YH. Salivary Exosome Proteomics and Bioinformatics Analysis in 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene-Induced Oral Cancer with Radiation Therapy—A Syrian Golden Hamster Model. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 12:diagnostics12010065. [PMID: 35054231 PMCID: PMC8774811 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12010065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Exosomes carry cellular proteins and contain molecules that can be potential biomarkers of diseases. This study used a Syrian golden hamster model of 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced oral squamous cell carcinoma with radiation therapy to exclude the confounding factors that may affect outcomes in clinical studies, and re-examine the role of exosomes during tumorigenesis. We used data-dependent acquisition-based quantitative proteomics and bioinformatics analyses and found unique proteins present (desmocollin-2) or absent (Glucagon-cAMP-PKA-CREB pathway-related proteins) in the salivary exosomes of the pre-radiation DMBA-treated group (PreD). Comparing our data to other studies, salivary exosomes in the PreD group were found carrying proteins that the tumor mass does not express and lacking the proteins needed during tumorigenesis. Immunohistochemistry staining showed p53 expression but a negative apoptotic signal in the PreD tumor tissue. We thus suggest that inhibition of desmocollin-2 expression in tumor tissue may impede the activation of cell apoptosis. However, both the origin of the salivary exosomes and main role of the salivary exosome proteins should be clarified in future studies.
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- Wen-Chen Wang
- Department of Oral Pathology, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; (W.-C.W.); (Y.-K.C.)
- Division of Oral Pathology & Maxillofacial Radiology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging Center, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan;
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral Pathology, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; (W.-C.W.); (Y.-K.C.)
- Division of Oral Pathology & Maxillofacial Radiology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging Center, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan;
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (T.-M.S.); (Y.-H.S.)
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan;
- Correspondence: (T.-M.S.); (Y.-H.S.)
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Lai BW, Chang YY, Shieh TM, Huang HL. Biocompatibility and Microstructure-Based Stress Analyses of TiNbZrTa Composite Films. Materials (Basel) 2021; 15:29. [PMID: 35009171 PMCID: PMC8745842 DOI: 10.3390/ma15010029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND the clinical application of orthopedic or dental implants improves the quality of the lives of patients. However, the long-term use of implants may lead to implant loosening and related complications. The purpose of this study is to deposit titanium (Ti)-niobium (Nb)-zirconium (Zr)-tantalum (Ta) alloys on the surface of Ti-6Al-4V to increase structural strength and biocompatibility for the possible future application of implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ti, Nb, Zr, and Ta served as the materials for the surface modification of the titanium alloy. TiNbZr and TiNbZrTa coatings were produced using cathodic arc evaporation, and a small amount of nitrogen was added to produce TiNbZrTa(N) film. Annealing and oxidation were then conducted to produce TiNbZrTa-O and TiNbZrTa(N)-O coatings. In this study, biological tests and finite element analyses of those five alloy films, as well as uncoated Ti-6Al-4V, were performed. Human osteosarcoma cells (MG-63) and mouse fibroblast cells (L-929) were used to analyze cytotoxicity, cell viability, and cell morphology, and the bone differentiation of MG-63 was evaluated in an alkaline phosphatase experiment. Furthermore, for measuring the gene expression level of L-929, reverse transcription quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was conducted. The three-dimensional (3D) computational models of the coated and uncoated sample films were constructed using images of transmission electron microscopy and computer-aided design software and, then, the stress distributions of all models were evaluated by finite element analysis. RESULT the cytotoxicity test revealed that the surface treatment had no significant cytotoxic effects on MG-63 and L-929 cells. According to the results of the cell viability of L-929, more cell activity was observed in the surface-treated experimental group than in the control group; for MG-63, the cell viability of the coated samples was similar to that of the uncoated samples. In the cell morphology analysis, both MG-63 and L-929 exhibited attached filopodia and lamellipodia, verifying that the cells were well attached. The alkaline phosphatase experiment demonstrated that the surface treatment did not affect the characteristics of early osteogenic differentiation, whereas RT-qPCR analysis showed that surface treatment can promote better performance of L-929 cells in collagen, type I, α1, and fibronectin 1. Finally, the results of the finite element analysis revealed that the coated TiNb interlayer can effectively reduce the stress concentration inside the layered coatings. CONCLUSIONS TiNbZrTa series films deposited using cathodic arc evaporation had excellent biocompatibility with titanium alloys, particularly in regard to soft tissue cells, which exhibited an active performance. The finite element analysis verified that the TiNb interlayer can reduce the stress concentration inside TiNbZrTa series films, increasing their suitability for application in biomedical implants in the future.
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- Bo-Wei Lai
- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan;
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- Department of Mechanical and Computer-Aided Engineering, National Formosa University, Yunlin 632, Taiwan;
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan;
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan;
- Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering, Asia University, Taichung 413, Taiwan
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Shieh TM, Liu CJ, Hsia SM, Ningrum V, Liao CC, Lan WC, Shih YH. Lack of Salivary Long Non-Coding RNA XIST Expression Is Associated with Increased Risk of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10194622. [PMID: 34640640 PMCID: PMC8509565 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10194622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Studies have shown that there is a disparity between males and females in south-east Asia with regard to oral cancer morbidity. A previous study found that oral cancer tissue showed loss of heterozygosity of the X-linked lncRNA XIST gene. We suggest that XIST may play an important role in oral cancer morbidity when associated with sex. Saliva contains proteins and RNAs that are potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of diseases. This study investigated salivary XIST expression and the correlation to clinical–pathological data among oral squamous cell carcinoma patients. Salivary XIST expression was only observed in females, and a high proportion of females with OSCC lack salivary lncRNA XIST expression (88%). The expression showed no correlation with alcohol consumption, betel quid chewing, or cigarette smoking habits. People lacking salivary lncRNA XIST expression had a significantly increased odds ratio of suffering from OSCC (OR = 19.556, p < 0.001), particularly females (OR = 33.733, p < 0.001). The ROC curve showed that salivary lncRNA XIST expression has acceptable discrimination accuracy to predict the risk of OSCC (AUC = 0.73, p < 0.01). Lack of salivary lncRNA XIST expression was associated with an increased risk of OSCC. We provided an insight into the role of salivary lncRNA XIST as a biomarker to predict the morbidity of OSCC.
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- Tzong-Ming Shieh
- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 104217, Taiwan;
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan;
- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, Baiturrahmah University, by Pass km 15 Aie Pacah, Padang 25586, West Sumatra, Indonesia;
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan; (C.-C.L.); (W.-C.L.)
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan; (C.-C.L.); (W.-C.L.)
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan; (C.-C.L.); (W.-C.L.)
- Correspondence:
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Chen CC, Chen CY, Cheng SF, Shieh TM, Leu YL, Chuang WY, Liu KT, Ueng SH, Shih YH, Chou LF, Wang TH. Hydroxygenkwanin Increases the Sensitivity of Liver Cancer Cells to Chemotherapy by Inhibiting DNA Damage Response in Mouse Xenograft Models. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22189766. [PMID: 34575923 PMCID: PMC8471855 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22189766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Molecules involved in DNA damage response (DDR) are often overexpressed in cancer cells, resulting in poor responses to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Although treatment efficacy can be improved with the concomitant use of DNA repair inhibitors, the accompanying side effects can compromise the quality of life of patients. Therefore, in this study, we identified a natural compound that could inhibit DDR, using the single-strand annealing yeast-cell analysis system, and explored its mechanisms of action and potential as a chemotherapy adjuvant in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell lines using comet assay, flow cytometry, Western blotting, immunofluorescence staining, and functional analyses. We developed a mouse model to verify the in vitro findings. We found that hydroxygenkwanin (HGK) inhibited the expression of RAD51 and progression of homologous recombination, thereby suppressing the ability of the HCC cell lines to repair DNA damage and enhancing their sensitivity to doxorubicin. HGK inhibited the phosphorylation of DNA damage checkpoint proteins, leading to apoptosis in the HCC cell lines. In the mouse xenograft model, HGK enhanced the sensitivity of liver cancer cells to doxorubicin without any physiological toxicity. Thus, HGK can inhibit DDR in liver cancer cells and mouse models, making it suitable for use as a chemotherapy adjuvant.
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- Chin-Chuan Chen
- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan; (C.-C.C.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-L.L.)
- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan;
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan; (C.-C.C.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-L.L.)
- Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology and Research Center for Industry of Human Ecology, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan;
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan;
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan; (C.-C.C.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-L.L.)
- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan;
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan; (W.-Y.C.); (S.-H.U.)
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan;
- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital, Taoyuan 32551, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan; (W.-Y.C.); (S.-H.U.)
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan;
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- Kidney Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (L.-F.C.); (T.-H.W.)
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan; (C.-C.C.); (C.-Y.C.); (Y.-L.L.)
- Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology and Research Center for Industry of Human Ecology, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan
- Liver Research Center, Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (L.-F.C.); (T.-H.W.)
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Peng TY, Shih YH, Hsia SM, Wang TH, Li PJ, Lin DJ, Sun KT, Chiu KC, Shieh TM. In Vitro Assessment of the Cell Metabolic Activity, Cytotoxicity, Cell Attachment, and Inflammatory Reaction of Human Oral Fibroblasts on Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Implant-Abutment. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13172995. [PMID: 34503035 PMCID: PMC8433877 DOI: 10.3390/polym13172995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The purpose of this research is to compare the cytotoxicity of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) with conventional dental implant–abutment materials, namely titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) and yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (Y-TZP), to evaluate the cell metabolic activity, cytotoxicity, and inflammation potential of human oral fibroblasts (HOF) on these materials. Disk-shaped specimens were designed and prepared via a dental computer-aided manufacturing technology system. Surface topography, roughness, and free energy were investigated by atomic force microscope and contact angle analyzer; cell metabolic activity and cytotoxicity by MTT assay; and morphological changes by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The effect of pro-inflammatory gene expression was evaluated by RT-qPCR. The obtained data were analyzed with one-way analysis of variance and post-hoc Tukey’s honest significant difference tests. PEEK and PEKK exhibited higher submicron surface roughness (0.04 μm) and hydrophobicity (>80°) than the control. Although the cell activity of PEEK was lower than that of Ti-6Al-4V and Y-TZP for the first 24 h (p < 0.05), after 48 h there was no difference (p > 0.05). According to the cell cytotoxicity and the pro-inflammatory cytokine gene expression assays, there was no difference between the materials (p > 0.05). SEM observations indicated that HOF adhered poorly to PEKK but properly to Ti-6Al-4V, Y-TZP, and PEEK. PEEK and PEKK show comparable epithelial biological responses to Ti-6Al-4V and Y-TZP as implant–abutment materials. Between the two polymeric materials, the PEEK surface, where the HOF showed better cell metabolic activity and cytotoxicity, was a more promising implant–abutment material.
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- Tzu-Yu Peng
- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan; (T.-Y.P.); (P.-J.L.); (D.-J.L.); (K.-T.S.)
- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan;
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan;
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan; (T.-Y.P.); (P.-J.L.); (D.-J.L.); (K.-T.S.)
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan; (T.-Y.P.); (P.-J.L.); (D.-J.L.); (K.-T.S.)
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan; (T.-Y.P.); (P.-J.L.); (D.-J.L.); (K.-T.S.)
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- Division of Oral Diagnosis and Family Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan; or
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan; (T.-Y.P.); (P.-J.L.); (D.-J.L.); (K.-T.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-4-2205-3366 (ext. 2316)
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Chen HY, Cheng WP, Chiang YF, Hong YH, Ali M, Huang TC, Wang KL, Shieh TM, Chang HY, Hsia SM. Hinokitiol Exhibits Antitumor Properties through Induction of ROS-Mediated Apoptosis and p53-Driven Cell-Cycle Arrest in Endometrial Cancer Cell Lines (Ishikawa, HEC-1A, KLE). Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22158268. [PMID: 34361036 PMCID: PMC8348875 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22158268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Hinokitiol is a natural tropolone derivative that is present in the heartwood of cupressaceous plants, and has been extensively investigated for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antitumor properties in the context of various diseases. To date, the effects of hinokitiol on endometrial cancer (EC) has not been explored. The purpose of our study was to investigate the anti-proliferative effects of hinokitiol on EC cells. Cell viability was determined with an MTT (3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay, and the quantification of apoptosis and reactive oxygen species (ROSs) was performed by using flow cytometry, while protein expression was measured with the Western blotting technique. Hinokitiol significantly suppressed cell proliferation through the inhibition of the expression of cell-cycle mediators, such as cyclin D1 and cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4), as well as the induction of the tumor suppressor protein p53. In addition, hinokitiol increased the number of apoptotic cells and increased the protein expression of cleaved-poly-ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) and active cleaved-caspase-3, as well as the ratio of Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) to B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2). Interestingly, except for KLE cells, hinokitiol induced autophagy by promoting the accumulation of the microtubule-associated protein light chain 3B (LC3B) and reducing the sequestosome-1 (p62/SQSTM1) protein level. Furthermore, hinokitiol triggered ROS production and upregulated the phosphorylation of extracellular-signal-regulated kinase (p-ERK1/2) in EC cells. These results demonstrate that hinokitiol has potential anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic benefits in the treatment of endometrial cancer cell lines (Ishikawa, HEC-1A, and KLE).
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- Hsin-Yuan Chen
- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-F.C.)
- Department of Nutrition, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 84001, Taiwan;
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- Department of Medical Education and Research, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei 11101, Taiwan;
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-F.C.)
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- Department of Nutrition, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 84001, Taiwan;
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt;
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- Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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- Department of Nursing, Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health, Keelung 20301, Taiwan;
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan;
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- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-F.C.)
- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
- School of Food and Safety, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-2-2736-1661 (ext. 6558)
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Chen HY, Chiang YF, Wang KL, Huang TC, Ali M, Shieh TM, Chang HY, Hong YH, Hsia SM. Rice Husk Silica Liquid Protects Pancreatic β Cells from Streptozotocin-Induced Oxidative Damage. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10071080. [PMID: 34356312 PMCID: PMC8301121 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10071080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a complex multifactorial disease characterized by insulin resistance and dysfunction of pancreatic β-cells. Rice husk silica liquid (RHSL) is derived from rice husks and has not been explored in diabetes mellitus until now. Previous studies showed that rice husk is enriched with silica, and its silica nanoparticles are higher more biocompatible. To investigate the potential protective role of RHSL on pancreatic β cells, we utilized RIN-m5F pancreatic β cells and explored RHSL effect after streptozotocin (STZ)-stimulation. The recovery effects of RHSL were evaluated using flow cytometry, Western blotting, and immunofluorescence analysis. Results of our study showed that RHSL reversed the cell viability, insulin secretion, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and the change of mitochondria membrane potential (ΔΨm) in STZ-treated RIN-m5F cells. Moreover, the expression of phospho-receptor-interacting protein 3 (p-RIP3) and cleaved-poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP), phospho-mammalian target of rapamycin (p-mTOR), and sequestosome-1 (p62/SQSTM1) were significantly decreased, while the transition of light chain (LC)3-I to LC3-II was markedly increased after RHSL treatment in STZ-induced RIN-m5F cells. Interestingly, using autophagy inhibitors such as 3-methyladenine (3-MA) and chloroquine (CQ) both showed an increase in cleaved-PARP protein level, indicating apoptosis induction. Taken together, this study demonstrated that RHSL induced autophagy and alleviated STZ-induced ROS-mediated apoptosis in RIN-m5F cells.
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- Hsin-Yuan Chen
- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-F.C.)
- Department of Nutrition, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 84001, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-F.C.)
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- Department of Nursing, Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health, Keelung 20301, Taiwan;
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- Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt;
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan;
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- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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- Department of Nutrition, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 84001, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (Y.-H.H.); (S.-M.H.); Tel.: +886-7-6151100 (ext. 7914) (Y.-H.H.); +886-2-27361661 (ext. 6558) (S.-M.H.)
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-F.C.)
- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
- School of Food and Safety, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (Y.-H.H.); (S.-M.H.); Tel.: +886-7-6151100 (ext. 7914) (Y.-H.H.); +886-2-27361661 (ext. 6558) (S.-M.H.)
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Shih YH, Hong ZR, Hsia SM, Yang SY, Shieh TM. A High Masticatory Muscle Tone Predicts the Risk of Malnutrition and Frailty in Inpatient Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study. Gerontology 2021; 68:295-301. [PMID: 34139690 DOI: 10.1159/000516627] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The prevalence of malnutrition among inpatient older adults is as high as 20∼50%. Masticatory performance is known to affect the nutritional status of individuals. However, an objective measurement to reflect the real status of masticatory muscle performance is lacking at the bedside. METHODS This pilot study analyzed the masticatory performance using surface electromyography (sEMG) of masticatory muscles that measures both muscle strength and muscle tone at the bedside. The nutritional status was measured using the Mini Nutritional Assessment tool. The handgrip strength was measured using a hand dynamometer. The statistical data were analyzed using SPSS 25 software. RESULTS The data revealed that female inpatient older adults more frequently had substandard handgrip strength (p = 0.028), an at-risk and poor nutritional status (p = 0.005), and a higher masseter muscle tone (p = 0.024). Inpatient older adults with an at-risk and poor nutritional status had an older age (p = 0.016), lower handgrip strength (p = 0.001), and higher average masseter muscle tone (p = 0.01). A high masseter muscle tone predicted the risk of having an at-risk and poor nutritional status. The at-risk or poor nutritional status predicted having a substandard handgrip strength by 5-fold. CONCLUSIONS A high masticatory muscle tone predicts malnutrition and frailty. Medical professionals should combat masticatory dysfunction-induced malnutrition by detecting masticatory muscle performance using sEMG and referring patients to dental professionals. Additionally, encouraging inpatient older adults to perform oral motor exercise is recommended.
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- Yin-Hwa Shih
- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Clinical Nutrition, Asia University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Tseng YH, Yang RC, Chiou SS, Shieh TM, Shih YH, Lin PC. Curcumin induces apoptosis by inhibiting BCAT1 expression and mTOR signaling in cytarabine‑resistant myeloid leukemia cells. Mol Med Rep 2021; 24:565. [PMID: 34109436 PMCID: PMC8201441 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.12204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Cytarabine is a key chemotherapy drug for treating leukemia; however, chemotherapy‑induced multidrug resistance is a major cause of therapy failure or tumor recurrence. Current medical treatment strategies still cannot address the issue of multidrug resistance phenotypes in the treatment of leukemia. Curcumin counteracts tumor development by inducing apoptosis in cytarabine‑resistant acute myeloid leukemia cells. Branched‑chain amino acid transaminase 1 (BCAT1), an aminotransferase enzyme, acts on branched‑chain amino acids. Moreover, the aberrant expression of BCAT1 has been observed in numerous cancer cells, and BCAT1 serves a critical role in the progression of myeloid leukemia. BCAT1 can interfere with cancer cell proliferation by regulating mTOR‑mediated mitochondrial biogenesis and function. The present study aimed to investigate whether curcumin induces apoptosis by regulating BCAT1 expression and mTOR signaling in cytarabine‑resistant myeloid leukemia cells. Four leukemia cell lines and three primary myeloid leukemia cells were treated with curcumin, and the expression and activity of BCAT1 and mTOR were investigated by reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR, western blotting and α‑KG quantification assay. The results demonstrated that curcumin inhibited BCAT1 expression in Kasumi‑1, KG‑1, HL60, cytarabine‑resistant HL60, and cytarabine‑resistant primary myeloid leukemia cells. Notably, tetrahydrocurcumin, a major metabolite of curcumin, and cytarabine had no inhibitory effect on BCAT1 expression. Furthermore, BCAT1 and mTOR signaling may modulate each other in cytarabine‑resistant HL60 cells. The present results indicated that curcumin may induce apoptosis by inhibiting the BCAT1 and mTOR pathways. Thus, understanding the mechanism underlying curcumin‑induced apoptosis in cytarabine‑resistant cells can support the development of novel drugs for leukemia.
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- Yu-Hsin Tseng
- Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 80756, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 80756, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 80756, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 80756, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Chang YH, Chiang YF, Chen HY, Huang YJ, Wang KL, Hong YH, Ali M, Shieh TM, Hsia SM. Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Hyperuricemic Effects of Chrysin on a High Fructose Corn Syrup-Induced Hyperuricemia Rat Model via the Amelioration of Urate Transporters and Inhibition of NLRP3 Inflammasome Signaling Pathway. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10040564. [PMID: 33917369 PMCID: PMC8067405 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10040564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Hyperuricemia is the main cause of gout and involved in the occurrence of many other diseases such as hyperlipidemia and hypertension correlated with metabolic disorders. Chrysin is a flavonoid compound found naturally in honey, propolis, and mushrooms and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. However, its mechanism of action is not clear yet. This study investigated the mechanism of chrysin’s anti-hyperuricemic effect in hyperuricemia-induced rats fed with high-fructose corn syrup. Orally administrated chrysin for 28 consecutive days effectively decreased uric acid by inhibiting the activity of xanthine oxidase (XO) in the liver. Moreover, chrysin markedly downregulated the protein expression of uric acid transporter 1 (URAT1) and glucose transporter type 9 (GLUT9) and upregulated the protein expression of organic anion transporter 1 (OAT1) and human ATP-binding cassette subfamily G-2 (ABCG2). In addition, chrysin showed prominent anti-oxidative and inflammatory effects as the malondialdehyde (MDA) and interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β) concentration was reduced in both rat kidney and serum, which aligned with the inhibition of NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome signaling pathway activation. Collectively, our results strongly suggest that chrysin exhibits potent anti-hyperuricemic and anti-inflammatory effects that may yield new adjuvant treatments for gout.
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- Yi-Hsien Chang
- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (Y.-F.C.); (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-J.H.)
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (Y.-F.C.); (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-J.H.)
- Department of Nutrition, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 84001, Taiwan;
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (Y.-F.C.); (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-J.H.)
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- Department of Nursing, Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health, Keelung 20301, Taiwan;
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- Department of Nutrition, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 84001, Taiwan;
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt;
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan;
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- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (Y.-F.C.); (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-J.H.)
- School of Food and Safety, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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Peng TY, Lin DJ, Mine Y, Tasi CY, Li PJ, Shih YH, Chiu KC, Wang TH, Hsia SM, Shieh TM. Biofilm Formation on the Surface of (Poly)Ether-Ether-Ketone and In Vitro Antimicrobial Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy on Peri-Implant Mucositis. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13060940. [PMID: 33803736 PMCID: PMC8003156 DOI: 10.3390/polym13060940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) is an aesthetically pleasing natural material with good biocompatibility and shock absorption characteristics. The application of PEEK as a dental implant or abutment is expected to reduce the risk of failure and enhance aesthetics. Given that approximately one in 15 patients have allergic reactions to antibiotics, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been gaining attention as an alternative treatment. Herein, the applicability of PEEK dental implants or abutments was investigated using material analyses, biofilm formation assay, and cell viability tests. The possible use of PDT for peri-implant mucositis was evaluated with the biofilm removal assay. The obtained data were analyzed based on the multivariate analysis of variance, paired t-tests, and the Pearson correlation coefficient (α = 0.05). The results revealed that PEEK was significantly less conducive to the formation of biofilms with S. mutans and A. actinomycetemcomitan (p < 0.001) but exhibited comparable MG-63 (human osteoblast-like) osteoblast cell viability (p > 0.05) to the other materials. PDT had similar antimicrobial efficacy and yielded similar biofilm removal effects to antibiotics. Altogether, these findings suggest that PEEK has attractive features and can serve as an alternative material for dental implants or abutments. In cases where peri-implant mucositis occurs, PDT can be used as an accessible therapeutic approach.
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- Tzu-Yu Peng
- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan; (T.-Y.P.); (D.-J.L.); (P.-J.L.)
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan; (T.-Y.P.); (D.-J.L.); (P.-J.L.)
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- Department of Medical System Engineering, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan;
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- Department of Dentistry, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan; (T.-Y.P.); (D.-J.L.); (P.-J.L.)
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan;
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- Division of Oral Diagnosis and Family Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (K.-C.C.); (T.-M.S.); Tel.: +886-4-2205-3366 (ext. 2316) (T.-M.S.)
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung University, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan;
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan; (T.-Y.P.); (D.-J.L.); (P.-J.L.)
- Correspondence: (K.-C.C.); (T.-M.S.); Tel.: +886-4-2205-3366 (ext. 2316) (T.-M.S.)
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Chen HY, Chiang YF, Huang JS, Huang TC, Shih YH, Wang KL, Ali M, Hong YH, Shieh TM, Hsia SM. Isoliquiritigenin Reverses Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition Through Modulation of the TGF-β/Smad Signaling Pathway in Endometrial Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13061236. [PMID: 33799801 PMCID: PMC8001359 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13061236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The high recurrence risk and poor prognosis of metastatic endometrial cancer are the main focus of interventional therapy. In view of this, we established in vitro and in vivo metastasis models and explored the underlying mechanisms of the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process, cell migration ability, and metastasis in response to isoliquiritigenin (ISL). The presented in vitro and in vivo preclinical studies both demonstrated that ISL efficiently suppressed endometrial cancer cell migration and reduced the HEC-1A-LUC tumor metastasis in nude mice through inhibiting TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway. These findings shed the light for further research to highlight the ISL potential in endometrial cancer metastasis. Abstract Endometrial cancer is a common gynecological cancer with a poor prognosis, mostly attributed to tumor metastasis. Epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) can be mediated via transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) signaling pathway, facilitating the ability of cancer cell invasion and migration. Isoliquiritigenin (ISL) is a flavonoid derived from licorice with reported antineoplastic activities. This study aims to investigate the anti-metastatic potential of ISL on endometrial cancer both in vitro and in vivo. First, human endometrial cancer cell lines (HEC-1A, Ishikawa, and RL95-2) were treated with ISL and then subjected to functional assays such as migration assay as well as molecular analyses including immunoblotting, immunofluorescence and RT-qPCR. In addition, HEC-1A-LUC cells were implanted into female nude mice and treated with ISL by intraperitoneal injection for four weeks. Results showed that ISL inhibited cell migration and reversed the effect of TGF-β on the expression of E-cadherin, N-cadherin, vimentin, α-SMA, p-Smad3, and TWIST1/2 In vitro. Interestingly, In vivo study revealed that ISL reduced peritoneal dissemination and serum level of TGF-β1, as well as decreased the expression levels of N-cadherin, p-Smad2/3, TWIST1/2, while increased E-cadherin. Overall, ISL reverses the EMT through targeting the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway and features a potential therapeutic treatment for metastatic endometrial cancer.
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- Hsin-Yuan Chen
- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-F.C.); (J.-S.H.)
- Department of Nutrition, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 84001, Taiwan;
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-F.C.); (J.-S.H.)
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-F.C.); (J.-S.H.)
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- Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan;
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- Department of Nursing, Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health, Keelung 20301, Taiwan;
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt;
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- Department of Nutrition, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 84001, Taiwan;
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan;
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (H.-Y.C.); (Y.-F.C.); (J.-S.H.)
- School of Food and Safety, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-2-2736-1661 (ext. 6558)
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Shen YW, Shih YH, Fuh LJ, Shieh TM. Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Review on Biomarkers, Pathogenic Mechanisms, and Treatments. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21197231. [PMID: 33008091 PMCID: PMC7582467 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21197231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a collagen deposition disorder that affects a patient’s oral function and quality of life. It may also potentially transform into malignancy. This review summarizes the risk factors, pathogenic mechanisms, and treatments of OSF based on clinical and bio-molecular evidence. Betel nut chewing is a major risk factor that causes OSF in Asia. However, no direct evidence of arecoline-induced carcinogenesis has been found in animal models. Despite identification of numerous biomarkers of OSF lesions and conducting trials with different drug combinations, clinicians still adopt conservative treatments that primarily focus on relieving the symptoms of OSF. Treatments focus on reducing inflammation and improving mouth opening to improve a patient’s quality of life. In conclusion, high-quality clinical studies are needed to aid clinicians in developing and applying molecular biomarkers as well as standard treatment guidelines.
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- Yen-Wen Shen
- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan;
- Department of Dentistry, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung City 404332, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan;
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan;
- Department of Dentistry, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung City 404332, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (L.-J.F.); (T.-M.S.); Tel.: +88-642-205-3366 (ext. 2312) (L.-J.F.); +88-642-205-3366 (ext. 7707) (T.-M.S.)
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan;
- Department of Dental Hygiene, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (L.-J.F.); (T.-M.S.); Tel.: +88-642-205-3366 (ext. 2312) (L.-J.F.); +88-642-205-3366 (ext. 7707) (T.-M.S.)
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Chiu KC, Shih YH, Wang TH, Lan WC, Li PJ, Jhuang HS, Hsia SM, Shen YW, Yuan-Chien Chen M, Shieh TM. In vitro antimicrobial and antipro-inflammation potential of honokiol and magnolol against oral pathogens and macrophages. J Formos Med Assoc 2020; 120:827-837. [PMID: 32978046 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2020.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Honokiol and magnolol are natural components isolated from Magnolia bark that is used in traditional Chinese and Japanese herbal medicine. These two isomers are used as a component of dietary supplements and cosmetic products. In this study, we investigated the antimicrobial effect of honokiol and magnolol on pathogens causing oral diseases, their mechanism of action in biofilm formation and drug resistance of oral pathogens, and inflammatory regulation in mammalian cells. METHODS We determined the minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration of honokiol and magnolol, and their stability at different temperatures and pH. We also evaluated their effect on biofilm formation, antibiotic-resistance gene expression in MRSA, and pro-inflammatory gene expression in mammalian cells. RESULTS Honokiol showed better antimicrobial activity than magnolol. Both honokiol and magnolol showed stable bacterial inhibitory activity over a wide range of temperature and pH, reduced biofilm formation, and antibiotic resistance in oral pathogens. The biofilm formation- and antibiotic resistance-related gene expression was consistent with the respective phenotypes. Furthermore, these two isomers repressed the expression of pro-inflammatory genes in RAW264.7 cells. CONCLUSION Our study provides evidence of the potential application of honokiol and magnolol in dental medicine to cure or prevent oral diseases.
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- Kuo-Chou Chiu
- Division of Oral Diagnosis and Family Dentistry, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linko, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Dental Hygiene, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Shih YH, Chiu KC, Wang TH, Lan WC, Tsai BH, Wu LJ, Hsia SM, Shieh TM. Effects of melatonin to arecoline-induced reactive oxygen species production and DNA damage in oral squamous cell carcinoma. J Formos Med Assoc 2020; 120:668-678. [PMID: 32800657 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2020.07.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Arecoline, the major alkaloid of areca nut, is known to induce reactive oxygen species (ROS) and DNA damage during oral cancer progression. This study aim to evaluate whether melatonin, an antioxidant, supported or repressed the arecoline-induced carcinogenesis phenotypes in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). METHODS The cytotoxicity of arecoline or melatonin treatment alone and their co-treatment in the OSCC cell line OEC-M1 were analyzed using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. The cell cycle, cell death, and total ROS production were analyzed using flow cytometer. The protein expression was determined using western blot analysis. The genotoxicity and mutation rate were determined using micronucleus assay and hypoxanthine phosphoribosyl transferase (HPRT) forward mutation assay, respectively, in CHO-K1 cells. The ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM) promoter activity and DNA repair ability were determined through reporter assay. RESULTS The result showed that both the arecoline and melatonin induced ROS production and antioxidant enzymes expression. Melatonin treatment enhanced arecoline-induced ROS production, cytotoxicity, G2/M phase arrest, and cell apoptosis in OSCC cells. On the other hand, melatonin treatment activated DNA repair activity to reverse arecoline-induced DNA damage and mutation. CONCLUSION These results indicated that melatonin is a potential chemopreventive agent for betel quid chewers to prevent OSCC initiation and progression.
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- Yin-Hwa Shih
- Department of Healthcare Administration, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Oral Diagnosis and Family Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linko, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral Hygiene, Jen-The Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management, Miaoli, Taiwan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Food and Safety, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Lin PH, Chiang YF, Shieh TM, Chen HY, Shih CK, Wang TH, Wang KL, Huang TC, Hong YH, Li SC, Hsia SM. Dietary Compound Isoliquiritigenin, an Antioxidant from Licorice, Suppresses Triple-Negative Breast Tumor Growth via Apoptotic Death Program Activation in Cell and Xenograft Animal Models. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9030228. [PMID: 32164337 PMCID: PMC7139602 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9030228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Patients with triple-negative breast cancer have few therapeutic strategy options. In this study, we investigated the effect of isoliquiritigenin (ISL) on the proliferation of triple-negative breast cancer cells. We found that treatment with ISL inhibited triple-negative breast cancer cell line (MDA-MB-231) cell growth and increased cytotoxicity. ISL reduced cell cycle progression through the reduction of cyclin D1 protein expression and increased the sub-G1 phase population. The ISL-induced apoptotic cell population was observed by flow cytometry analysis. The expression of Bcl-2 protein was reduced by ISL treatment, whereas the Bax protein level increased; subsequently, the downstream signaling molecules caspase-3 and poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) were activated. Moreover, ISL reduced the expression of total and phosphorylated mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), ULK1, and cathepsin B, whereas the expression of autophagic-associated proteins p62, Beclin1, and LC3 was increased. The decreased cathepsin B cause the p62 accumulation to induce caspase-8 mediated apoptosis. In vivo studies further showed that preventive treatment with ISL could inhibit breast cancer growth and induce apoptotic and autophagic-mediated apoptosis cell death. Taken together, ISL exerts an effect on the inhibition of triple-negative MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell growth through autophagy-mediated apoptosis. Therefore, future studies of ISL as a supplement or alternative therapeutic agent for clinical trials against breast cancer are warranted.
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- Po-Han Lin
- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (P.-H.L.); (Y.-F.C.); (H.-Y.C.); (C.-K.S.); (S.-C.L.)
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (P.-H.L.); (Y.-F.C.); (H.-Y.C.); (C.-K.S.); (S.-C.L.)
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan;
- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (P.-H.L.); (Y.-F.C.); (H.-Y.C.); (C.-K.S.); (S.-C.L.)
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (P.-H.L.); (Y.-F.C.); (H.-Y.C.); (C.-K.S.); (S.-C.L.)
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan;
- Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health, Keelung City 20301, Taiwan;
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- Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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- Department of Nutrition, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City 82445, Taiwan;
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (P.-H.L.); (Y.-F.C.); (H.-Y.C.); (C.-K.S.); (S.-C.L.)
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (P.-H.L.); (Y.-F.C.); (H.-Y.C.); (C.-K.S.); (S.-C.L.)
- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- School of Food Safety, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-2-2736-1661 (ext. 6558)
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Wang TH, Leu YL, Chen CC, Shieh TM, Lian JH, Chen CY. Psorachromene Suppresses Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Progression by Inhibiting Long Non-coding RNA GAS5 Mediated Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition. Front Oncol 2019; 9:1168. [PMID: 31750253 PMCID: PMC6848597 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2019.01168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The extract of the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia Linn. (P. corylifolia) have been shown to display anti-tumor activity. However, the prospects of the active compounds from this plant in the treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remains unclear. In the present study, the antitumor effects of psorachromene, a flavonoid extracted from the seeds of P. corylifolia, were investigated using cells and animal models of OSCC; the downstream regulatory mechanisms were also elucidated. The results showed that psorachromene significantly repressed cell proliferation, migration, and invasiveness and increased the toxic effects of chemotherapeutic agents against OSCC cells. The repressive effects of psorachromene were attributable to the inhibition of EGFR-Slug signaling, and the induction of G2/M arrest and apoptosis in the OSCC cells. Additionally, we found that psorachromene induced the expression of tumor suppressor long non-coding ribonucleic acid (RNA) growth arrest-specific transcript 5 (GAS5) and the activation of its downstream anticancer mechanisms. Animal experiments also showed noticeable inhibition of tumor growth, without significant physiological toxicity. The findings indicate that psorachromene displays anti-tumor activity in OSCC, and warrants further investigation as a potential agent for clinical application.
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- Tong-Hong Wang
- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.,Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology and Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.,Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Liver Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.,Chinese Herbal Medicine Research Team, Healthy Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.,Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Genomic Medicine Core Laboratory, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.,Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology and Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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Shih YH, Chen LY, Shieh TM, Chang WC, Wang WC. The differential expression of the salivary peptidome in radiotherapy-induced Xerostomia. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz343.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Hsia SM, Lin PH, Kung HL, Chen HY, Huang KC, Shieh TM. Isoliquiritigenin induces cell death programs and reduces ECM accumulation in uterine leiomyoma. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz343.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Lin PH, Chang CC, Wu KH, Shih CK, Chiang W, Chen HY, Shih YH, Wang KL, Hong YH, Shieh TM, Hsia SM. Dietary Glycotoxins, Advanced Glycation End Products, Inhibit Cell Proliferation and Progesterone Secretion in Ovarian Granulosa Cells and Mimic PCOS-like Symptoms. Biomolecules 2019; 9:biom9080327. [PMID: 31370285 PMCID: PMC6723748 DOI: 10.3390/biom9080327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2019] [Revised: 07/24/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have been reported to have an elevated serum advanced glycation end product (AGE) level. However, the effect of AGEs on the pathophysiological ovarian granulosa cells of PCOS is still unclear. In this study, five indented BSA-derived AGE products were used to evaluate their effect on the function of human granulosa cells. We found that the proliferation of both primary human ovarian granulosa (hGC) cells and human granulosa-like tumor (KGN) cells were inhibited by treatment with these five AGE products. The progesterone secretion level was also reduced in both hGC and KGN cells by treatment with these AGE products through downregulation of LH receptor/cAMP regulatory activity. The granulosa cell layer and serum progesterone level were reduced in rats by treatment with MG-BSA; moreover, an increased number of follicle cysts and an irregular estrous cycle were observed. MG-BSA treatment had a similar effect on the phenotypes of the DHEA-induced PCOS model. Additionally, the insulin resistance and hepatic lesions seen in the DHEA-induced PCOS model were observed in the MG-BSA treatment group. Taken together, we found that AGEs exert a toxic effect on ovarian granulosa cells, ovarian morphology, and the estrous cycle that mimics the DHEA-induced PCOS phenotypes.
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- Po-Han Lin
- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health, Keelung 20301, Taiwan
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- Department of Nutrition, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 84001, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
- School of Food and Safety, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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Tu MG, Sun KT, Wang TH, He YZ, Hsia SM, Tsai BH, Shih YH, Shieh TM. Effects of mineral trioxide aggregate and bioceramics on macrophage differentiation and polarization in vitro. J Formos Med Assoc 2019; 118:1458-1465. [PMID: 31358435 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2019.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 07/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Mineral trioxide aggregate (Pro-Root MTA, PR-MTA) and bioceramics (iRoot® SP Injectable Root Canal Sealer, iR-BC) are used for making apical plugs used in apexification, repairing root perforations during root canal therapy, and treating internal root resorption. The purpose of the present in vitro study was to compare the biological effects of PR-MTA- and iR-BC-based dental sealers in the mouse macrophage cell line RAW 264.7. METHODS Cytotoxicity and cell proliferation were analyzed using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and cell hemocytometer, respectively. Protein expression of biomarkers of cell proliferation, autophagy, and osteoclast differentiation was determined by western blotting. Pro-inflammatory gene expression was examined using quantitative reverse transcription-PCR. RESULTS PR-MTA induced cytotoxicity in RAW 264.7 cells in a dose-dependent manner, and iR-BC was more cytotoxic than PR-MTA. Low-dose and short-term treatments of both PR-MTA and iR-BC induced RAW 264.7 cell proliferation. PR-MTA induced autophagy, whereas iR-BC did not. Neither PR-MTA nor iR-BC induced osteoclastogenesis. Pro-inflammatory genes were activated by both materials. However, the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) mRNA was upregulated by iR-BC treatment, but not by PR-MTA treatment. CONCLUSION Overall, dental PR-MTA and iR-BC induced pro-inflammatory genes but did not induce osteoclastogenesis in macrophages. PR-MTA and iR-BC induced M2 and M1 polarization, respectively, of RAW 264.7 cells.
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- Ming-Gene Tu
- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linko, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Chen HY, Lin PH, Shih YH, Wang KL, Hong YH, Shieh TM, Huang TC, Hsia SM. Natural Antioxidant Resveratrol Suppresses Uterine Fibroid Cell Growth and Extracellular Matrix Formation In Vitro and In Vivo. Antioxidants (Basel) 2019; 8:antiox8040099. [PMID: 31013842 PMCID: PMC6523898 DOI: 10.3390/antiox8040099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2019] [Revised: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Resveratrol (RSV) is a polyphenolic phytoalexin found in peanuts, grapes, and other plants. Uterine fibroids (UF) are benign growths that are enriched in extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of RSV on UF using in vivo and in vitro approaches. In mouse xenograft models, tumors were implanted through the subcutaneous injection of Eker rat-derived uterine leiomyoma cells transfected with luciferase (ELT-3-LUC) in five-week-old female nude (Foxn1nu) mice. When the tumors reached a size of 50-100 mm3, the mice were randomly assigned to intraperitoneal treatment with RSV (10 mg·kg-1) or vehicle control (dimethyl sulfoxide). Tumor tissues were assayed using an immunohistochemistry analysis. We also used primary human leiomyoma cells as in vitro models. Cell viability was determined using the sodium bicarbonate and 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. The protein expression was assayed using Western blot analysis. The messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) expression was assayed using quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Cell apoptosis was assayed using Annexin V-fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) and propidium iodide (PI) and Hoechst 33342 staining. RSV significantly suppressed tumor growth in vivo and decreased the proportion of cells showing expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA). In addition, RSV decreased the protein expression of PCNA, fibronectin, and upregulated the ratio of Bax (Bcl-2-associated X) and Bcl-2 (B-cell lymphoma/leukemia 2) in vivo. Furthermore, RSV reduced leiomyoma cell viability, and decreased the mRNA levels of fibronectin and the protein expression of collagen type 1 (COL1A1) and α-SMA (ECM protein marker), as well as reducing the levels of β-catenin protein. RSV induced apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at sub-G1 phase. Our findings indicated the inhibitory effects of RSV on the ELT-3-LUC xenograft model and indicated that RSV reduced ECM-related protein expression in primary human leiomyoma cells, demonstrating its potential as an anti-fibrotic therapy for UF.
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan.
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- Department of Nursing, Ching Kuo Institute of Managemnet and Health, Keelung 20301, Taiwan.
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- Department of Nutrition, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 84001, Taiwan.
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.
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- PhD Program for Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University and Academia Sinica, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
- School of Food and Safety, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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Liu CJ, Chen JH, Hsia SM, Liao CC, Chang HW, Shieh TM, Shih YH. Salivary LDOC1 is a gender-difference biomarker of oral squamous cell carcinoma. PeerJ 2019; 7:e6732. [PMID: 30993049 PMCID: PMC6461027 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.6732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background The X-linked tumor suppressor gene LDOC1 is reported to be involved in oral cancer. The detection of biomarkers in salivary RNA is a non-invasive strategy for diagnosing many diseases. The aim of the present study was to investigate the potential of salivary LDOC1 as a biomarker of oral cancer. Methods We determined the expression levels of LDOC1 in the saliva of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) subjects, and investigated its correlation with various clinicopathological characteristics. The expression levels of salivary LDOC1 were detected in 53 OSCC subjects and 43 healthy controls using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis. We used Fisher’s exact test to analyze the correlations between expression levels and clinicopathological characteristics. Results Salivary LDOC1 was significantly upregulated in females with OSCC (p = 0.0072), and significantly downregulated in males with OSCC (p = 0.0206). Eighty-nine percent of male OSCC subjects who smoked expressed low levels of LDOC1. OSCC cell lines derived from male OSCC subjects expressed low levels of LDOC1. Conclusions A high level of salivary LDOC1 expression is a biomarker of OSCC in females. A high percentage of male OSCC subjects who smoke express low levels of salivary LDOC1. A low level of salivary LDOC1 expression is a biomarker of OSCC in males.
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- Chung-Ji Liu
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,MacKay Medical College, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Institute of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Prosthodontics Department, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Tu HF, Chen MY, Lai JCY, Chen YL, Wong YW, Yang CC, Chen HY, Hsia SM, Shih YH, Shieh TM. Arecoline-regulated ataxia telangiectasia mutated expression level in oral cancer progression. Head Neck 2019; 41:2525-2537. [PMID: 30821076 DOI: 10.1002/hed.25718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2018] [Revised: 01/02/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM) regulates DNA repair and cell cycle. The present study analyzed arecoline-induced ATM expression during oral cancer progression. METHODS In vitro studies were performed using oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) cell lines treated with arecoline to analyze cell response and ATM regulation. in vivo studies were performed using immunohistochemistry to detect ATM expression in normal, oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMD), and OSCC tissues. RESULTS Low-dose arecoline induced cell proliferation, ATM promoter activity, and DNA repair. High-dose arecoline induced cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and DNA damage. ATM was overexpressed in OPMD tissues but was downregulated in OSCC tissues. ATM expression level was associated with the risk of developing dysplasia, buccal-OSCC, and with OSCC survival rate. CONCLUSION High ATM expression helps DNA repair mechanisms to maintain the cells in the OPMD stage, but low ATM expression causes DNA damage accumulation to increase cell malignancy.
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- Hsi-Feng Tu
- Department of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Dentistry, National Yang-Ming University Hospital, Yilan, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Stomatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,School of Food and Safety, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Chen HY, Huang TC, Lin LC, Shieh TM, Wu CH, Wang KL, Hong YH, Hsia SM. Fucoidan Inhibits the Proliferation of Leiomyoma Cells and Decreases Extracellular Matrix-Associated Protein Expression. Cell Physiol Biochem 2018; 49:1970-1986. [PMID: 30235439 DOI: 10.1159/000493660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Uterine leiomyomas (ULs) are benign uterine tumors, and the most notable pathophysiologic feature of ULs is excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM). Fucoidan is a polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweeds that has a wide range of pharmacological properties, including anti-fibrotic effects. We aimed to study the effect of fucoidan on the growth of ULs activated by transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ). METHODS We used ELT-3 (Eker rat leiomyoma tumor-derived cells) and HUtSMC (human uterine smooth muscle cells) as in vitro models. Cell viability was determined by the MTT assay. Cell colony formation was stained using crystal violet. The side population, cell cycle and apoptosis were analyzed using flow cytometry. Protein expression was assayed by western blot analysis. We also conducted in vivo experiments to confirm the inhibitory effects of fucoidan in nude mouse xenograft models. Tumor tissues were assayed by immunohistochemistry analysis. RESULTS In our study, fucoidan caused a 50% growth inhibition using a dose of 0.5 mg/ml and decreased the stem cell activity after 48 h. In addition, fucoidan induced sub-G1 cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Fucoidan down-regulated fibronectin, vimentin, α-SMA and the COL1A1 protein levels in TGFβ3-induced ELT-3 cells. In the cellular mechanism, fucoidan abrogated TGFβ3-induced levels of p-Smad2 and p-ERK1/2, as well as β-catenin translocation into the nucleus. Furthermore, fucoidan suppressed xenograft tumor growth in vivo. CONCLUSION Fucoidan displays anti-proliferation and anti-fibrotic effects and exerts protective effects against ULs development.
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- Hsin-Yuan Chen
- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- PhD Program for Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University and Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan.,TMU Research Center of Cancer Translational Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- PhD Program for Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University and Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Human Development and Family Studies, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Ching Kuo Institute of Managemnet and Health, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Department of Nutrition, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,School of Food and Safety, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Weng JR, Dokla EME, Bai LY, Chen CS, Chiu SJ, Shieh TM. A 5′ AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Enzyme Activator, Compound 59, Induces Autophagy and Apoptosis in Human Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2018; 123:21-29. [DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.12976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 01/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Jing-Ru Weng
- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources; National Sun Yat-sen University; Kaohsiung Taiwan
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department; Faculty of Pharmacy; Ain Shams University; Abbassia Cairo Egypt
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- College of Medicine; China Medical University; Taichung Taiwan
- Division of Hematology and Oncology; Department of Internal Medicine; China Medical University Hospital; Taichung Taiwan
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry; Academia Sinica; Taipei Taiwan
- Institute of New Drug Development; China Medical University; Taichung Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy; Taipei Medical University; Taipei Taiwan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene; China Medical University; Taichung Taiwan
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Wang TH, Yu CC, Lin YS, Chen TC, Yeh CT, Liang KH, Shieh TM, Chen CY, Hsueh C. Long noncoding RNA CPS1-IT1 suppresses the metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma by regulating HIF-1α activity and inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Oncotarget 2017; 7:43588-43603. [PMID: 27248828 PMCID: PMC5190046 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.9635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2016] [Accepted: 05/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Recently, increasing numbers of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), with both oncogenic and tumor-suppressive potential, have been found to be aberrantly expressed in various human cancers. However, the function of lncRNAs in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression remains largely unknown. In this study, we performed a comprehensive microarray analysis of lncRNA expression using human HCC specimens. After validation in 119 human HCC tissues, we identified a novel tumor suppressor lncRNA, CPS1 intronic transcript 1 (CPS1-IT1). To elucidate the clinical significance of CPS1-IT1 in HCC, correlations between CPS1-IT1 levels, clinical parameters, and survival outcomes were analyzed. In vitro and in vivo functional assays were also performed to dissect the potential underlying mechanisms. Expression of CPS1-IT1 was significantly decreased in 73% of HCC tissues, and patients with low CPS1-IT1 expression had poor survival outcomes. Furthermore, in vitro functional assays indicated that CPS1-IT1 significantly reduced cell proliferation, migration and invasion capacities through reduced Hsp90 binding to and activation of HIF-1α, thereby suppressing the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). An in vivo animal model also demonstrated the tumor suppressor role of CPS1- IT1 via decreased tumor growth and metastasis. In conclusion, lncRNA CPS1-IT1 acts as a tumor suppressor in HCC by reducing HIF-1α activation and suppressing EMT. The findings of this study establish a function for CPS1-IT1 in HCC progression and suggest its potential as a new prognostic biomarker and target for HCC therapy.
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- Tong-Hong Wang
- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.,Research Center for Industry of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,Institute of Oral Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University School of Medicine, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University School of Medicine, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Liver Research Center, Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Liver Research Center, Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Industry of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.,Department of Anatomic Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University School of Medicine, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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Shieh TM, Hsu SM, Chang KC, Chen WC, Lin DJ. Calcium Phosphate Cement with Antimicrobial Properties and Radiopacity as an Endodontic Material. Materials (Basel) 2017; 10:ma10111256. [PMID: 29088119 PMCID: PMC5706203 DOI: 10.3390/ma10111256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2017] [Revised: 10/13/2017] [Accepted: 10/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Calcium phosphate cements (CPCs) have several advantages for use as endodontic materials, and such advantages include ease of use, biocompatibility, potential hydroxyapatite-forming ability, and bond creation between the dentin and appropriate filling materials. However, unlike tricalcium silicate (CS)-based materials, CPCs do not have antibacterial properties. The present study doped a nonwashable CPC with 0.25–1.0 wt % hinokitiol and added 0, 5, and 10 wt % CS. The CPCs with 0.25–0.5 wt % hinokitiol showed appreciable antimicrobial properties without alterations in their working or setting times, mechanical properties, or cytocompatibility. Addition of CS slightly retarded the apatite formation of CPC and the working and setting time was obviously reduced. Moreover, addition of CS dramatically increased the compressive strength of CPC. Doping CS with 5 wt % ZnO provided additional antibacterial effects to the present CPC system. CS and hinokitiol exerted a synergic antibacterial effect, and the CPC with 0.25 wt % hinokitiol and 10 wt % CS (doped with 5 wt % ZnO) had higher antibacterial properties than that of pure CS. The addition of 10 wt % bismuth subgallate doubled the CPC radiopacity. The results demonstrate that hinokitiol and CS can improve the antibacterial properties of CPCs, and they can thus be considered for endodontic applications.
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- Tzong-Ming Shieh
- Department of Dental Hygiene, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
- School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, National Yang Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan.
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- Advanced Medical Devices and Composites Laboratory, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407, Taiwan.
- Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407, Taiwan.
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
- Advanced Medical Devices and Composites Laboratory, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407, Taiwan.
- Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407, Taiwan.
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
- School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
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Chen HY, Huang TC, Shieh TM, Wu CH, Lin LC, Hsia SM. Isoliquiritigenin Induces Autophagy and Inhibits Ovarian Cancer Cell Growth. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18102025. [PMID: 28934130 PMCID: PMC5666707 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18102025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Revised: 09/02/2017] [Accepted: 09/12/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Ovarian cancer is one of the commonest gynecologic malignancies, which has a poor prognosis for patients at the advanced stage. Isoliquiritigenin (ISL), an active flavonoid component of the licorice plant, previously demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and tumor suppressive effects. In this study, we investigated the antitumor effect of ISL on human ovarian cancer in vitro using the human ovarian cancer cell lines, OVCAR5 and ES-2, as model systems. Our results show that ISL significantly inhibited the viability of cancer cells in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. Flow cytometry analysis indicated that ISL induced G2/M phase arrest. Furthermore, the expression of cleaved PARP, cleaved caspase-3, Bax/Bcl-2 ratio, LC3B-II, and Beclin-1 levels were increased in western blot analysis. To clarify the role of autophagy and apoptosis in the effect of ISL, we used the autophagy inhibitor-3-methyladenine (3-MA) to attenuate the punctate fluorescence staining pattern of the p62/sequestosome 1 (SQSTM1, red fluorescence) and LC3 (green fluorescence) proteins after ISL treatment, and 3-MA inhibited the cytotoxicity of ISL. These findings provide new information about the link between ISL-induced autophagy and apoptosis and suggest that ISL is a candidate agent for the treatment of human ovarian cancer.
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- Hsin-Yuan Chen
- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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- PhD Program for Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University and Academia Sinica, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.
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- Department of Human Development and Family Studies, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 106, Taiwan.
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- PhD Program for Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University and Academia Sinica, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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Ko SY, Ko HA, Shieh TM, Chi TC, Chen HI, Chen YT, Yu YH, Yang SH, Chang SS. Advanced glycation end products influence oral cancer cell survival via Bcl-xl and Nrf-2 regulation in vitro. Oncol Lett 2017; 13:3328-3334. [PMID: 28529569 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2017.5809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2015] [Accepted: 01/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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An irreversible non-enzymatic reaction between carbohydrates and proteins results in the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). AGEs have been demonstrated to be a risk factor of complications in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Previous studies have suggested that patients with DM exhibit a higher rate of metastasis of oral cancer and a lower cancer-associated survival rate. The receptor for AGEs (RAGE) has been associated with angiogenesis and an increase in cancer malignancy. Previous studies have suggested that AGE-RAGE regulates cell migration via extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) phosphorylation. Nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf-2) is associated with the regulation of tumor protein p53 (p53) and the apoptotic response of oral cancer cells. AGEs are associated with oral cancer; however, the mechanism underlying this association remains to be elucidated. The present study hypothesized that AGEs regulate Nrf-2 and downstream pathways through ERK phosphorylation. The results of the current study demonstrated that AGEs inhibit the expression of Nrf-2, p53 and Bcl-2 associated × apoptosis regulator, and increase the expression of apoptosis regulator Bcl-x protein. The effect of AGEs was inhibited through the use of the PD98059. The present study demonstrated that AGEs regulate the downstream pathways Nrf-2 and Bcl-xl via ERK phosphorylation. It is suggested that AGEs regulate the survival of oral cancer cells via Nrf-2 and Bcl-xl through p53 regulation, which explains the poor prognosis of patients with DM who have oral cancer.
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- Shun-Yao Ko
- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Health Science, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan 71101, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Innovative Research Center of Medicine, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan 71101, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Health Science, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan 71101, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Innovative Research Center of Medicine, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan 71101, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Health Science, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan 71101, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Innovative Research Center of Medicine, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan 71101, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan 71101, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan 71101, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan 71101, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Innovative Research Center of Medicine, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan 71101, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Wang TH, Lin YS, Chen Y, Yeh CT, Huang YL, Hsieh TH, Shieh TM, Hsueh C, Chen TC. Long non-coding RNA AOC4P suppresses hepatocellular carcinoma metastasis by enhancing vimentin degradation and inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Oncotarget 2016; 6:23342-57. [PMID: 26160837 PMCID: PMC4695122 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.4344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2015] [Accepted: 06/12/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
Increasing evidence indicates that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) regulate diverse cellular processes, including cell growth, differentiation, apoptosis, and cancer progression. However, the function of lncRNAs in the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains largely unknown. We performed a comprehensive microarray analysis of lncRNA expression in human HCC samples. After validation in 108 HCC specimens, we identified a differentially expressed novel tumor suppressive lncRNA termed amine oxidase, copper containing 4, pseudogene (AOC4P). The level of AOC4P expression was significantly downregulated in 68% of HCC samples and negatively correlated with advanced clinical stage, capsule invasion and vessel invasion. Low AOC4P expression correlated with poor prognostic outcomes, serving as an independent prognostic factor for HCC. In vitro functional assays indicated that AOC4P overexpression significantly reduced cell proliferation, migration and invasion by inhibiting the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). RNA immunoprecipitation assays demonstrated that AOC4P binds to vimentin and promotes its degradation. Animal model experiments confirmed the ability of AOC4P to suppress tumor growth and metastasis. Taken together, our findings suggest that AOC4P lncRNA acts as an HCC tumor suppressor by enhancing vimentin degradation and suppressing the EMT. By clarifying the mechanisms underlying HCC progression, these findings promote the development of novel therapeutic strategies for HCC.
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- Tong-Hong Wang
- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University School of Medicine, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Liver Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University School of Medicine, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.,Department of Anatomic Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University School of Medicine, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Tissue Bank, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.,Department of Anatomic Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University School of Medicine, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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Bai LY, Chiu CF, Kapuriya NP, Shieh TM, Tsai YC, Wu CY, Sargeant AM, Weng JR. BX795, a TBK1 inhibitor, exhibits antitumor activity in human oral squamous cell carcinoma through apoptosis induction and mitotic phase arrest. Eur J Pharmacol 2015; 769:287-96. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2015.11.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2015] [Revised: 11/03/2015] [Accepted: 11/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Wu CH, Shieh TM, Wang KL, Huang TC, Hsia SM. Quercetin, a main flavonoid in onion, inhibits the PGF2α-induced uterine contraction in vitro and in vivo. J Funct Foods 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2015.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Ko SY, Ko HA, Chu KH, Shieh TM, Chi TC, Chen HI, Chang WC, Chang SS. The Possible Mechanism of Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) for Alzheimer's Disease. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0143345. [PMID: 26587989 PMCID: PMC4654523 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0143345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2015] [Accepted: 11/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Amyloid precursor protein (APP) has been modified by β and γ-secretase that cause amyloid deposits (plaques) in neuronal cells. Glyceraldhyde-derived AGEs has been identified as a major source of neurotoxicity in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In a previous study, we demonstrated that glyceraldehyde-derived AGEs increase APP and Aβ via ROS. Furthermore, the combination of AGEs and Aβ has been shown to enhance neurotoxicity. In mice, APP expression is increased by tail vein injection of AGEs. This evidence suggests a correlation between AGEs and the development of AD. However, the role played by AGEs in the pathogenesis of AD remains unclear. In this report, we demonstrate that AGEs up-regulate APP processing protein (BACE and PS1) and Sirt1 expression via ROS, but do not affect the expression of downstream antioxidant genes HO-1 and NQO-1. Moreover, we found that AGEs increase GRP78 expression and enhance the cell death-related pathway p53, bcl-2/bax ratio, caspase 3. These results indicate that AGEs impair the neuroprotective effects of Sirt1 and lead to neuronal cell death via ER stress. Our findings suggest that AGEs increase ROS production, which stimulates downstream pathways related to APP processing, Aβ production, Sirt1, and GRP78, resulting in the up-regulation of cell death related pathway. This in-turn enhances neuronal cell death, which leads to the development of AD.
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- Shun-Yao Ko
- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Collage of Health Science, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Innovate Research Center of Medicine, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioscience Technology, Collage of Health Science, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Collage of Health Science, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Innovate Research Center of Medicine, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Collage of Health Science, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Innovate Research Center of Medicine, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Collage of Health Science, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Innovate Research Center of Medicine, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan
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