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Chen H, Zhang W, Shi J, Tang Y, Chen X, Li J, Yao X. Study on the mechanism of S100A4-mediated cancer oncogenesis in uveal melanoma cells through the integration of bioinformatics and in vitro experiments. Gene 2024; 911:148333. [PMID: 38431233 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148333] [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: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The elevated metastasis rate of uveal melanoma (UM) is intricately correlated with patient prognosis, significantly affecting the quality of life. S100 calcium-binding protein A4 (S100A4) has tumorigenic properties; therefore, the present study investigated the impact of S100A4 on UM cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion using bioinformatics and in vitro experiments. METHODS Bioinformatic analysis was used to screen S100A4 as a hub gene and predict its possible mechanism in UM cells, and the S100A4 silencing cell line was constructed. The impact of S100A4 silencing on the proliferative ability of UM cells was detected using the Cell Counting Kit-8 and colony formation assays. Annexin V-FITC/PI double fluorescence and Hoechst 33342 staining were used to observe the effects of apoptosis on UM cells. The effect of S100A4 silencing on the migratory and invasive capabilities of UM cells was assessed using wound healing and Transwell assays. Western blotting was used to detect the expression of related proteins. RESULTS The present study found that S100A4 is a biomarker of UM, and its high expression is related to poor prognosis. After constructing the S100A4 silencing cell line, cell viability, clone number, proliferating cell nuclear antigen, X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein, and survivin expression were decreased in UM cells. The cell apoptosis rate and relative fluorescence intensity increased, accompanied by increased levels of Bax and caspase-3 and decreased levels of Bcl-2. Additionally, a decrease in the cell migration index and relative invasion rate was observed with increased E-cadherin expression and decreased N-cadherin and vimentin protein expression. CONCLUSION S100A4 silencing can inhibit the proliferation, migration, and invasion and synchronously induces apoptosis in UM cells.
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- Huimei Chen
- The First Clinical College of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Diseases with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China
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- The First Clinical College of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Diseases with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China
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- The First Clinical College of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Diseases with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China
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- The First Clinical College of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Diseases with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China
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- The First Clinical College of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Diseases with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China
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- The First Clinical College of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Diseases with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China
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- The First Clinical College of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Diseases with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China.
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Hosseini F, Ahmadi A, Hassanzade H, Gharedaghi S, Rassouli FB, Jamialahmadi K. Inhibition of melanoma cell migration and invasion by natural coumarin auraptene through regulating EMT markers and reducing MMP-2 and MMP-9 activity. Eur J Pharmacol 2024; 971:176517. [PMID: 38537805 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176517] [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: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
Abstract
Melanoma, the most invasive form of skin cancer, shows a rising incidence trend in industrial countries. Since the main reason for the failure of current therapeutic approaches against melanoma is metastasis, there is a great interest in introducing effective natural agents to combat melanoma cell migration and invasion. Auraptene (AUR) is the most abundant coumarin derivative in nature with valuable pharmaceutical effects. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether AUR could induce inhibitory effects on the migration and invasion of melanoma cells. B16F10 melanoma cells were treated with different concentrations of AUR and the viability of cells was evaluated by alamarBlue assay. Then, cells were treated with 20 μM AUR, and wound healing, invasion, and adhesion assays were carried out. In addition, the activity of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) and MMP-9 was assessed by gelatin zymography and the expression of genes related to epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) was investigated by qPCR. Finally, the interactions between AUR and MMPs were stimulated by molecular docking. Findings revealed that AUR significantly reduced the migration and invasion of B16F10 cells while improved their adhesion. Furthermore, results of gelatin zymography indicated that AUR suppressed the activity of MMP-2 and MMP-9, and qPCR revealed negative regulatory effect of AUR on the expression of mesenchymal markers including fibronectin and N-cadherin. In addition, molecular docking verified the interactions between AUR and the active sites of wild-type and mutant MMP-2 and MMP-9. Accordingly, AUR could be considered as a potential natural agent with inhibitory effects on the migration and invasion of melanoma cells for future preclinical studies.
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- Fatemehsadat Hosseini
- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR)-Khorasan Razavi, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Novel Diagnostics and Therapeutics Research Group, Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Hu J, Li P, Dan Y, Chen Z, Lu Y, Chen X, Yan S. COL8A1 Regulates Esophageal Squamous Carcinoma Proliferation and Invasion Through PI3K/AKT Pathway. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:3502-3512. [PMID: 38429534 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-14370-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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PURPOSE Esophageal squamous carcinoma (ESCC) is a gastrointestinal malignancy with a high mortality, but the tumorigenesis is still unclear, restricting the target therapy development of ESCC. We explored the role of COL8A1 in ESCC development. METHODS Tissue microarrays were used to investigate the expression level of COL8A1 in ESCC tissues. The association between COL8A1 and the overall survival of ESCC patients was assessed. The effect of differential COL8A1 expression on tumor growth was investigated by the xenograft model. The regulation of COL8A1 on tumor growth, migration, and invasion was studied by using ESCC cell lines. The signal transduction pathways involved in COL8A1 were bioinformatically profiled and validated. RESULTS The COL8A1 was significantly expressed in cancerous tissues and was associated with poor prognosis in patients with ESCC. In vivo, the tumor growth obviously declined after inhibition of the COL8A1 expression. The abilities of cell proliferation and invasion were both decreased when the expression of COL8A1 was knockdown in ESCC cell line. Furthermore, we found the inactivation of the PI3K/AKT pathway that was mediated by knockdown of COL8A1 in ESCC cells, which was reversed with COL8A1 overexpression, whereas the cell proliferation and invasion ability were restored. CONCLUSIONS This is the first report that COL8A1 promote ESCC progression, which hopefully will provide a theoretical basis for clinical targeting of ESCC.
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- Jing Hu
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Zhang X, Li Z, Nie H, Huang Y, Du J, Xi Y, Guo C, Mu M, Li X, Zheng X, Xu Q, Huang D, Tu L, Cheng L. The IGF2BP2-lncRNA TRPC7-AS1 axis promotes hepatocellular carcinoma cell proliferation and invasion. Cell Signal 2024; 117:111078. [PMID: 38320625 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2024.111078] [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: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) is one of the most common tumors in the world. Human insulin-like growth factor 2(IGF2) mRNA binding protein 2(IGF2BP2) plays an important role in the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma. Additionally, long non-coding RNA(lncRNA) has been confirmed as a key regulator of hepatocellular carcinoma occurrence. However, the function of TRPC7-AS1 has not been verified in hepatocellular carcinoma. The research results revealed that high IGF2BP2 expression was associated with a decreased survival rate in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. Furthermore, IGF2BP2 knockdown inhibited and IGF2BP2 overexpression promoted the cell proliferation and invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma cells. The research illuminated that IGF2BP2 regulated the expression of TRPC7-AS1, and a correlation was observed between IGF2BP2 and TRPC7-AS1 expression. TRPC7-AS1 silencing repressed and its overexpression promoted the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma. After silencing or overexpressing TRPC7-AS1, the expression of the high-mobility group AT-hook 2 (HMGA2) gene decreased or increased, respectively. IGF2BP2 enhanced the expression of TRPC7-AS1 and thus affected the expression of HMGA2, thereby promoting hepatocellular carcinoma progression.
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- Xu Zhang
- School of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Bioengineering, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Provincial Laboratory of Experimental Animal's & Nonclinical Laboratory Studies, Hangzhou Medical College, 182 Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis and Individualized Medicine, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis and Individualized Medicine, China.
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- School of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Bioengineering, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis and Individualized Medicine, China.
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Bioengineering, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Provincial Laboratory of Experimental Animal's & Nonclinical Laboratory Studies, Hangzhou Medical College, 182 Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis and Individualized Medicine, China.
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Wu Z, Zhang Q, Wang H, Zhou S, Fu B, Fang L, Cheng JC, Sun YP. Growth differentiation factor-11 upregulates matrix metalloproteinase 2 expression by inducing Snail in human extravillous trophoblast cells. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2024; 585:112190. [PMID: 38369181 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2024.112190] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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The human extravillous trophoblast (EVT) cell invasion is an important process during placentation. Although the placenta is normal tissue, the EVT cells exhibit some features common to cancer cells, including high migratory and invasive properties. Snail and Slug are transcription factors that mediate the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), a crucial event for cancer cell migration and invasion. It has been shown that GDF-11-induced matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2) expression is required for EVT cell invasion. Whether GDF-11 can regulate Snail and Slug expression in human EVT cells remains unknown. If it does, the involvement of Snail and Slug in GDF-11-induced MMP2 expression and EVT cell invasion must also be defined. In the present study, using the immortalized human EVT cell line, HTR-8/SVneo, and primary cultures of human EVT cells as experimental models, our results show that GDF-11 upregulates Snail and Slug expression. ALK4 and ALK5 mediate the stimulatory effects of GDF-11 on Snail and Slug expression. In addition, we demonstrate that SMAD2 and SMAD3 are required for the GDF-11-upregulated Snail expression, while only SMAD3 is involved in GDF-11-induced Slug expression. Moreover, our results reveal that Snail mediates GDF-11-induced MMP2 expression and cell invasion but not Slug. This study increases our understanding of the biological function of GDF-11 in human EVT cells and provides a novel mechanism for regulating MMP2 and EVT cell invasion.
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- Ze Wu
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
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Xiao Z, Huang S, Qiu W, Pang M, Zeng X, Xu X, Yang Y, Yang B, Chu L. EphB3 receptor suppressor invasion, migration and proliferation in glioma by inhibiting EGFR-PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Brain Res 2024; 1830:148796. [PMID: 38341169 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2024.148796] [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: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Eph receptors are the largest subfamily of receptor tyrosine kinases, and they have been shown to play a crucial role in glioma. The EphB3 receptor is a member of this family, and its effect on the invasion, migration and proliferation of glioma cells was examined in this study. It was found that the expression of EphB3 was decreased in glioma specimens with increasing tumor grade. Additionally, the U87MG and U251 cell lines showed low levels of EphB3 expression. This finding was consistent with the negative correlation between EphB3 expression in glioma tissues and tumor grade. Depletion of EphB3 gene in U87MG and U251 cell lines resulted in a substantial enhancement of their invasion, migration, and proliferation capacities in vitro. Furthermore, the knockdown of EphB3 led to an upregulation of EGFR, p-PI3K, and p-AKT protein levels. On the other hand, EphB3 overexpression reduced the invasiveness, proliferative capacity and migration rate of U87MG and U251 cells, and downregulated EGFR, p-PI3K and p-AKT. These findings indicate that EphB3 functions as a tumor suppressor in glioma, and its downregulation enhances the malignant potential of glioma cells by activating the EGFR-PI3K/AKT pathway. Thus, EphB3 is a promising diagnostic marker for glioma, and the EphB3-EGFR-PI3K / AKT axis deserves further investigation as a potential therapeutic target.
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- Zumu Xiao
- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanming First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Sanming, Fujian, China; Department of Neurosurgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanming First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Sanming, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.
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- Department of Breast, Sanming First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Sanming, Fujian, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.
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Xing D, Zhu X. Niche overlap between native Cirrhinus molitorella and potential invasive competitors. Environ Res 2024; 248:118407. [PMID: 38311201 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Biological invasion is one of the important reasons for the decline of freshwater biodiversity in China and even in the world. The Pearl river basin is one of the most threatened areas in China by biological invasion. Over the past four decades, mrigal carp Cirrhinus mrigala and rohu Labeo rohita have invaded the Pearl river. They potentially pose a huge threat to a well-known economic species, native mud carp Cirrhinus molitorella. However, little is known about the likely habitat distributions of these two invasive species, which limits our management of them. In this study, we detected the stable isotope ratios of nitrogen and carbon for fish and quantified their niche overlap with nicheROVER in R. The result showed that the individuals of two invasive species had a higher probability to be found in niche region of native C. molitorella (i.e., 65 % for C. mrigala and 74 % for L. rohita). Moreover, to increase understanding of their habitat distributions and potential range of spread, the existing habitats data of these three fish species obtained from previous literatures and the high-resolution bioclimatic parameters from WorldClim were analyzed via Maxent model. The results stressed that niche overlap was high among species, which could have an impact on local biodiversity in future. Furthermore, the visualization of habitat distributions could help show the dynamic habitat changes of invasive and native species over time, while also provide new insights into the subsequent prevention and control for invasive species in other river regions around the world.
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- Daochao Xing
- Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China.
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Rodrigo-Faus M, Vincelle-Nieto A, Vidal N, Puente J, Saiz-Pardo M, Lopez-Garcia A, Mendiburu-Eliçabe M, Palao N, Baquero C, Linzoain-Agos P, Cuesta AM, Qu HQ, Hakonarson H, Musteanu M, Reyes-Palomares A, Porras A, Bragado P, Gutierrez-Uzquiza A. CRISPR/Cas9 screenings unearth protein arginine methyltransferase 7 as a novel essential gene in prostate cancer metastasis. Cancer Lett 2024; 588:216776. [PMID: 38432581 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2024.216776] [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: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Due to the limited effectiveness of current treatments, the survival rate of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) is significantly reduced. Consequently, it is imperative to identify novel therapeutic targets for managing these patients. Since the invasive ability of cells is crucial for establishing and maintaining metastasis, the aim of this study was to identify the essential regulators of invasive abilities of mCRPC cells by conducting two independent high-throughput CRISPR/Cas9 screenings. Furthermore, some of the top hits were validated using siRNA technology, with protein arginine methyltransferase 7 (PRMT7) emerging as the most promising candidate. We demonstrated that its inhibition or depletion via genetic or pharmacological approaches significantly reduces invasive, migratory and proliferative abilities of mCRPC cells in vitro. Moreover, we confirmed that PRMT7 ablation reduces cell dissemination in chicken chorioallantoic membrane and mouse xenograft assays. Molecularly, PRMT7 reprograms the expression of several adhesion molecules by methylating various transcription factors, such as FoxK1, resulting in the loss of adhesion from the primary tumor and increased motility of mCRPC cells. Furthermore, PRMT7 higher expression correlates with tumor aggressivity and poor overall survival in prostate cancer patients. Thus, this study demonstrates that PRMT7 is a potential therapeutic target and potential biomarker for mPCa.
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- Maria Rodrigo-Faus
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pharmacy Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Health Research Institute of the Clínico San Carlos Hospital (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Veterinary Faculty, Complutense Univeristy of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Health Research Institute of the Clínico San Carlos Hospital (IdISSC), CIBERONC, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Health Research Institute of the Clínico San Carlos Hospital (IdISSC), CIBERONC, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Health Research Institute of the Clínico San Carlos Hospital (IdISSC), CIBERONC, Madrid, Spain
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- Experimental Oncology, Molecular Oncology Program, Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pharmacy Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Health Research Institute of the Clínico San Carlos Hospital (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pharmacy Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Health Research Institute of the Clínico San Carlos Hospital (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pharmacy Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Health Research Institute of the Clínico San Carlos Hospital (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pharmacy Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Health Research Institute of the Clínico San Carlos Hospital (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Center for Applied Genomics (CAG), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics (CAG), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA; Department of Pediatrics, The Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pharmacy Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Experimental Oncology, Molecular Oncology Program, Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO), Madrid, Spain; Cancer and Obesity Group, Health Research Institute of the Clínico San Carlos Hospital (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Veterinary Faculty, Complutense Univeristy of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pharmacy Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Health Research Institute of the Clínico San Carlos Hospital (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pharmacy Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Health Research Institute of the Clínico San Carlos Hospital (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pharmacy Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Health Research Institute of the Clínico San Carlos Hospital (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain.
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Lv Q, Zhang J, Cai J, Chen L, Liang J, Zhang T, Lin J, Chen R, Zhang Z, Guo P, Hong Y, Pan L, Ji H. Design, synthesis and mechanism study of coumarin-sulfonamide derivatives as carbonic anhydrase IX inhibitors with anticancer activity. Chem Biol Interact 2024; 393:110947. [PMID: 38479716 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2024.110947] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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In this study, twenty-nine coumarin-3-sulfonamide derivatives, twenty-seven of which are original were designed and synthesized. Cytotoxicity assay indicated that most of these derivatives exhibited moderated to good potency against A549 cells. Among them, compound 8q showed potent inhibition against the four tested cancer cell lines, especially A549 cells with IC50 value of 6.01 ± 0.81 μM, and much lower cytotoxicity on the normal cells was observed compared to the reference compounds. Bioinformatics analysis revealed human carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX) was highly expressed in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and associated with poor prognosis. The inhibitory activity of compound 8q against CAIX was assessed by using molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations, which revealed prominent interactions of both compound 8q and CAIX at the active site and their high affinity. The results of ELISA assays verified that compound 8q possessed strong inhibitory activity against CAIX and high subtype selectivity, and could also down-regulate the expression of CAIX in A549 cells. Furthermore, the significant inhibitory effects of compound 8q on the migration and invasion of A549 cells were also found. After treatment with compound 8q, intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels increased and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) decreased. Mechanistic investigation using western blotting revealed compound 8q exerted the anti-migrative and anti-invasive effects probably through mitochondria-mediated PI3K/AKT pathway by targeting CAIX. In summary, coumarin-3-sulfonamide derivatives were developed as potential and effective CAIX inhibitors, which were worthy of further investigation.
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- Qianqian Lv
- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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Xu YF, Dang Y, Kong WB, Wang HL, Chen X, Yao L, Zhao Y, Zhang RQ. Regulation of TMEM100 expression by epigenetic modification, effects on proliferation and invasion of esophageal squamous carcinoma. World J Clin Oncol 2024; 15:554-565. [DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i4.554] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a prevalent malignancy with a high morbidity and mortality rate. TMEM100 has been shown to be suppressor gene in a variety of tumors, but there are no reports on the role of TMEM100 in esophageal cancer (EC).
AIM To investigate epigenetic regulation of TMEM100 expression in ESCC and the effect of TMEM100 on ESCC proliferation and invasion.
METHODS Firstly, we found the expression of TMEM100 in EC through The Cancer Genome Atlas database. The correlation between TMEM100 gene expression and the survival of patients with EC was further confirmed through Kaplan-Meier analysis. We then added the demethylating agent 5-AZA to ESCC cell lines to explore the regulation of TMEM100 expression by epigenetic modification. To observe the effect of TMEM100 expression on tumor proliferation and invasion by overexpressing TMEM100. Finally, we performed gene set enrichment analysis using the Kyoto Encyclopaedia of Genes and Genomes Orthology-Based Annotation System database to look for pathways that might be affected by TMEM100 and verified the effect of TMEM100 expression on the mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) pathway.
RESULTS In the present study, by bioinformatic analysis we found that TMEM100 was lowly expressed in EC patients compared to normal subjects. Kaplan-meier survival analysis showed that low expression of TMEM100 was associated with poor prognosis in patients with EC. Then, we found that the demethylating agent 5-AZA resulted in increased expression of TMEM100 in ESCC cells [quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and western blotting]. Subsequently, we confirmed that overexpression of TMEM100 leads to its increased expression in ESCC cells (qRT-PCR and western blotting). Overexpression of TMEM100 also inhibited proliferation, invasion and migration of ESCC cells (cell counting kit-8 and clone formation assays). Next, by enrichment analysis, we found that the gene set was significantly enriched in the MAPK signaling pathway. The involvement of TMEM100 in the regulation of MAPK signaling pathway in ESCC cell was subsequently verified by western blotting.
CONCLUSION TMEM100 is a suppressor gene in ESCC, and its low expression may lead to aberrant activation of the MAPK pathway. Promoter methylation may play a key role in regulating TMEM100 expression.
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- Yue-Feng Xu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, Anhui Province, China
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Yu P, Xu T, Ma W, Fang X, Bao Y, Xu C, Huang J, Sun Y, Li G. PRMT6-mediated transcriptional activation of ythdf2 promotes glioblastoma migration, invasion, and emt via the wnt-β-catenin pathway. J Exp Clin Cancer Res 2024; 43:116. [PMID: 38637831 PMCID: PMC11025288 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-024-03038-3] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Protein arginine methyltransferase 6 (PRMT6) plays a crucial role in various pathophysiological processes and diseases. Glioblastoma (GBM; WHO Grade 4 glioma) is the most common and lethal primary brain tumor in adults, with a prognosis that is extremely poor, despite being less common than other systemic malignancies. Our current research finds PRMT6 upregulated in GBM, enhancing tumor malignancy. Yet, the specifics of PRMT6's regulatory processes and potential molecular mechanisms in GBM remain largely unexplored. METHODS PRMT6's expression and prognostic significance in GBM were assessed using glioma public databases, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and immunoblotting. Scratch and Transwell assays examined GBM cell migration and invasion. Immunoblotting evaluated the expression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and Wnt-β-catenin pathway-related proteins. Dual-luciferase reporter assays and ChIP-qPCR assessed the regulatory relationship between PRMT6 and YTHDF2. An in situ tumor model in nude mice evaluated in vivo conditions. RESULTS Bioinformatics analysis indicates high expression of PRMT6 and YTHDF2 in GBM, correlating with poor prognosis. Functional experiments show PRMT6 and YTHDF2 promote GBM migration, invasion, and EMT. Mechanistic experiments reveal PRMT6 and CDK9 co-regulate YTHDF2 expression. YTHDF2 binds and promotes the degradation of negative regulators APC and GSK3β mRNA of the Wnt-β-catenin pathway, activating it and consequently enhancing GBM malignancy. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrate the PRMT6-YTHDF2-Wnt-β-Catenin axis promotes GBM migration, invasion, and EMT in vitro and in vivo, potentially serving as a therapeutic target for GBM.
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- Peng Yu
- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110001, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110001, China
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- Department of Immunology, Basic Medicine College, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110001, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Central hospital affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110001, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110001, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110001, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110001, China.
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Lortie CJ, Brown C, Haas-Desmarais S, Lucero J, Callaway R, Braun J, Filazzola A. Plant networks are more connected by invasive brome and native shrub facilitation in Central California drylands. Sci Rep 2024; 14:8958. [PMID: 38637667 PMCID: PMC11026385 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59868-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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
Abstract
Dominant vegetation in many ecosystems is an integral component of structure and habitat. In many drylands, native shrubs function as foundation species that benefit other plants and animals. However, invasive exotic plant species can comprise a significant proportion of the vegetation. In Central California drylands, the facilitative shrub Ephedra californica and the invasive Bromus rubens are widely dispersed and common. Using comprehensive survey data structured by shrub and open gaps for the region, we compared network structure with and without this native shrub canopy and with and without the invasive brome. The presence of the invasive brome profoundly shifted the network measure of centrality in the microsites structured by a shrub canopy (centrality scores increased from 4.3 under shrubs without brome to 6.3, i.e. a relative increase of 42%). This strongly suggests that plant species such as brome can undermine the positive and stabilizing effects of native foundation plant species provided by shrubs in drylands by changing the frequency that the remaining species connect to one another. The net proportion of positive and negative associations was consistent across all microsites (approximately 50% with a total of 14% non-random co-occurrences on average) suggesting that these plant-plant networks are rewired but not more negative. Maintaining resilience in biodiversity thus needs to capitalize on protecting native shrubs whilst also controlling invasive grass species particularly when associated with shrubs.
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- C J Lortie
- Department of Biology, York University, Toronto, ON, M3J1P3, Canada
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- Département de Biologie, Université de Sherbrooke, Voie 9, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1K 2R1, Canada
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- Texas A & M, Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, 495 Horticulture Rd #305, College Station, TX, 77843-2183, USA
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- Division of Biological Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 59812, USA
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- Department of Biology, York University, Toronto, ON, M3J1P3, Canada
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- Apex Resource Management Solutions, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
- Department of Biology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B7, Canada.
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Wang C, Wang P, Tian Y, Lu C, Liu L, Wu J, Wang Y, Li J. miRNA-383-5p Regulated Migration and Invasion of Tumor Cells by Inhibiting NCKAP1 Expression in Gastric Cancer. Biochem Genet 2024:10.1007/s10528-024-10804-7. [PMID: 38625593 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-024-10804-7] [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: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Gastric cancer (GC) is the second deadliest disease in Asia, so it is crucial to find its promising therapeutic targets. The expression profile data of miR383-5p in the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) were analyzed. The expression levels of miR383-5p in the collected clinical tissue samples and peripheral blood samples were examined by qPCR, and the relationship between its expression and the clinical data of patients was evaluated. MiR383-5p was overexpressed in the AGS cells, and cell biology assays, such as Transwell, were performed to detect the cell proliferation, migration, invasion and other cell biology abilities of miR383-5p. Target prediction and dual luciferase reporter gene assay were performed to find and validate the target genes of miR383-5p. The expression and activity of MMP and related proteins after overexpression of miR383-5p and NCKAP1 were detected by WB and gelatin zymography assay. The expression of miR383-5p was down-regulated in GC tissues, and its low expression was associated with lymph node metastasis. Restoration of miR383-5p expression in GC cells can inhibit the invasion and migration abilities of GC cells. MiR383-5p negatively regulated NCKAP1 through direct interaction with the 3'UTR sequence of NCKAP1. The overexpression of NCKAP1 can improve the migration and invasion abilities of GC cells, whereas overexpression of miR383-5p can inhibit growth of the aforementioned abilities of GC cells induced by NCKAP1 overexpression. The overexpression of NCKAP1 can increase the expression level and activity of MMP2, while the overexpression of miR383-5p can inhibit the increase of MMP2 expression level and activity in GC cells induced by NCKAP1 overexpression. NCKAP1 is a target gene of miR383-5p, and miR383-5p could be a valuable therapeutic target for stomach adenocarcinoma.
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- Chen Wang
- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, No. 212 East Yuhua Road, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071000, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, No. 212 East Yuhua Road, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071000, China
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- Department of No.2 Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, No. 212 East Yuhua Road, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071000, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Department of Information Center, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, No. 212 East Yuhua Road, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071000, China.
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- Department of Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China.
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Zhao Z, Li H, Li J, Rong Y, Zhao L, Hao M, Tian F. Expression of lncRNA LINC00943 in lung squamous cell carcinoma and its relationship with tumor progression. J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 19:222. [PMID: 38627774 PMCID: PMC11020474 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-024-02771-2] [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: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Molecular biology has been applied to the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of various diseases, and long noncoding RNA LINC00943 (lncRNA LINC00943; LINC00943) plays an important role in a variety of cancers. Therefore, this study explored the prognostic role of LINC00943 in lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC) and understood its impact on the development of LUSC. METHODS There are 89 LUSC patients were involved in current assay. By detecting the expression of LINC00943 and miR-196b-5p in tissues and cells, LINC00943 and its correlation with the characteristics of clinical data were analyzed. The biological function of LINC00943 was studied by Transwell migration and invasion assays. In addition, Pearson correlation coefficient and luciferase activity experiments were chosen to characterize the relationship between LINC00943 and miR-196b-5p and explore the mechanism of LINC00943. RESULTS Compared with normal controls, LINC00943 expression in LUSC tissues and cells was significantly reduced, miR-196b-5p was markedly increased, there was a negative correlation between LINC00943 and miR-196b-5p. According to the in vitro cell experiments, migration and invasion of LUSC cells were suppressed by overexpression of LINC00943. Besides, LINC00943 was demonstrated to have prognostic power and targeting miR-196b-5p was involved in the progression of LUSC. CONCLUSIONS Overexpression of LINC00943 was molecular sponge for miR-196b-5p that controlled the deterioration of LUSC, which had great potential as a prognostic biomarker for LUSC.
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- Zhenshan Zhao
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, KaiLuan General Hospital, Tangshan, 063000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Oncology, KaiLuan General Hospital, No. 57, Xinhua East Road, Tangshan, 063000, Hebei, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, KaiLuan General Hospital, Tangshan, 063000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, KaiLuan General Hospital, Tangshan, 063000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, TangShan GongRen Hospital, Tangshan, 063003, Hebei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, KaiLuan General Hospital, Tangshan, 063000, Hebei, China
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- Department of College of Basic Medical Sciences, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063210, Hebei, China
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Liang C, Wang P, Li M, Li R, Lai KP, Chen J. Anti-cancer mechanisms of natural isoflavones against melanoma. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28616. [PMID: 38586368 PMCID: PMC10998210 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28616] [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: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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The incidence of skin-related neoplasms has generally increased in recent years. Melanoma arises from malignant mutations in melanocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis and is a fatal skin cancer that seriously threatens human health. Isoflavones are polyphenolic compounds widely present in legumes and have drawn scientists' attention, because they have good efficacy against a variety of cancers, including melanoma, without significant toxic side effects and resistance. In this review article, we summarize the research progress of isoflavones in melanoma, including anti-melanoma roles and mechanisms of isoflavones via inhibition of tyrosinase activity, melanogenesis, melanoma cell growth, invasion of melanoma cells, and induction of apoptosis in melanoma cells. This information is important for the prevention, clinical treatment, and prognosis and survival of melanoma.
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- Cheng Liang
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Microenvironmental Regulation, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Integrative Omics, Guilin Medical University, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Integrative Omics, Guilin Medical University, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Integrative Omics, Guilin Medical University, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Integrative Omics, Guilin Medical University, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Integrative Omics, Guilin Medical University, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Microenvironmental Regulation, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Integrative Omics, Guilin Medical University, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China
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Zheng C, Mao Y, Ye J, Zhang M, Chen Y. Function and mechanism of exogenous AGR2 in colorectal cancer cells. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28175. [PMID: 38560175 PMCID: PMC10981063 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28175] [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: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Background Anterior gradient 2 (AGR2) is highly enriched in several malignant tumors and can boost tumor metastasis. Whereas, AGR2 role in colorectal cancer (CRC) is not clear. Methods AGR2 expression in the GEPIA database was studied, and the results were confirmed by Western blot in CRC cell lines (SW480, SW620, and HT-29). The impact of AGR2 on the multiplication, migration, invasion and EMT of CRC cells were studied by CCK-8 assay, as well as clone formation, wound healing and transwell assays. The protein concent related to the AKT/β-catenin signaling pathway were accessed via Western blot. Results AGR2 concent in CRC tissues was notablely boosted versus normal colorectal tissues. Exogenous AGR2 boosted the multiplication of CRC cells. In addition, exogenous AGR2 induced EMT, which demonstrated that ZEB1, N-cadherin, Vimentin, Slug, Snail protein concent boosted and E-cadherin protein abated in CRC cells. In terms of mechanism, exogenous AGR2 upgulated p-AKT/AKT, p-GSK3β/GSK3β and β-catenin concent. Exogenous AGR2 combined with AKT agonist IGF- Ⅰ can further enhance the multiplication, migration and invasion of CRC cells. Conclusion Exogenous AGR2 enhances the multiplication of CRC cells and induces EMT process, the mechanism of which is related to AKT/β-catenin signal pathway.
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- Chao Zheng
- Department of General Surgery, The People's Hospital of Yuhuan, Taizhou, 317600, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The People's Hospital of Yuhuan, Taizhou, 317600, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The People's Hospital of Yuhuan, Taizhou, 317600, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The People's Hospital of Yuhuan, Taizhou, 317600, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The People's Hospital of Yuhuan, Taizhou, 317600, Zhejiang, China
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Xing W, Gao D, Wang Y, Li B, Zhang Z, Zuliani P, Yao H, Curtis TP. Cooperation between autotrophic and heterotrophic denitrifiers under low C/N ratios revealed by individual-based modelling. Sci Total Environ 2024; 921:171091. [PMID: 38387566 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Denitrifying biofilms, in which autotrophic denitrifiers (AD) and heterotrophic denitrifiers (HD) coexist, play a crucial role in removing nitrate from water or wastewater. However, it is difficult to elucidate the interactions between HD and AD through sequencing-based experimental methods. Here, we developed an individual-based model to describe the interspecies dynamics and priority effects between sulfur-based AD (Thiobacillus denitrificans) and HD (Thauera phenylcarboxya) under different C/N ratios. In test I (coexistence simulation), AD and HD were initially inoculated at a ratio of 1:1. The simulation results showed excellent denitrification performance and a coaggregation pattern of denitrifiers, indicating that cooperation was the predominant interaction at a C/N ratio of 0.25 to 1.5. In test II (invasion simulation), in which only one type of denitrifier was initially inoculated and the other was added at the invasion time, denitrifiers exhibited a stratification pattern in biofilms. When HD invaded AD, the final HD abundance decreased with increasing invasion time, indicating an enhanced priority effect. When AD invaded HD, insufficient organic carbon sources weakened the priority effect by limiting the growth of HD populations. This study reveals the interaction between autotrophic and heterotrophic denitrifiers, providing guidance for optimizing wastewater treatment process.
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- Wei Xing
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Aqueous Typical Pollutants Control and Water Quality Safeguard, School of Environment, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, PR China; Tangshan Research Institute of Beijing Jiaotong University, Hebei 063000, PR China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Aqueous Typical Pollutants Control and Water Quality Safeguard, School of Environment, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Aqueous Typical Pollutants Control and Water Quality Safeguard, School of Environment, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, PR China
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- School of Computing, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5TG, United Kingdom
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Aqueous Typical Pollutants Control and Water Quality Safeguard, School of Environment, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, PR China
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- School of Computing, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5TG, United Kingdom; Dipartimento di Informatica Università di Roma "La Sapienza", Rome 00198, Italy
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Aqueous Typical Pollutants Control and Water Quality Safeguard, School of Environment, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, PR China; Tangshan Research Institute of Beijing Jiaotong University, Hebei 063000, PR China.
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5TG, United Kingdom
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Xie T, Guo J, Wang W. The Long Noncoding RNA Gall Bladder Cancer-Associated Suppressor of Pyruvate Carboxylase Inhibits the Proliferation, Migration, and Invasion of Colorectal Cancer Cells and Induces Their Apoptosis. Biochem Genet 2024:10.1007/s10528-024-10786-6. [PMID: 38609669 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-024-10786-6] [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: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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This study aimed to determine the role of the long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) gall bladder cancer-associated suppressor of pyruvate carboxylase (SOD2-1) in the progression of colorectal cancer (CRC). A total of 23 pairs of specimens, including CRC tissues and adjacent normal tissues, were collected, and the expression of lncRNA SOD2-1 (lnc-SOD2-1) was measured. lnc-SOD2-1 function was examined using HCT15 and HCT116 cells. A lnc-SOD2-1 overexpression vector was designed and transfected into both cell lines. MTS and colony formation assays were used to determine cell viability. Flow cytometry and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nick end-labeling assays were performed to measure apoptosis. Cell migration and invasion were evaluated using the Transwell assay. Migration and invasion markers were validated using quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and western blot analysis. The results indicated that the expression of lnc-SOD2-1 was downregulated in CRC tissues. lnc-SOD2-1 overexpression evidently decreased cell viability and led to the formation of fewer cell colonies. lnc-SOD2-1 overexpression induced ~ twofold higher apoptosis than the control group. lnc-SOD2-1 overexpression reduced the proportion of migratory and invasive cells to 50% and 75% of the control group, respectively. lnc-SOD2-1 overexpression significantly decreased the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9. In conclusion, lnc-SOD2-1 may act as a tumor suppressor that inhibits the proliferation, migration, and invasion of CRC cells and induces their apoptosis.
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- Tingting Xie
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, No.250 Changgang East Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, 510260, China.
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Hu H, Zhang Y, Zhai H, Dong J, Zuo L, Guo X, Wang C. P300 reduces TUBB4B expression to facilitate the biological process of migration and invasion of non-small cell lung cancer cells. Tissue Cell 2024; 88:102386. [PMID: 38636368 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2024.102386] [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: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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This article explored the mechanism of E1A binding protein p300 (P300) and beta-tubulin 4B isotype-encoding gene (TUBB4B) in regulating the migration and invasion of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells. TUBB4B and P300 expression in NSCLC tissues and cells was monitored by real-time quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blot. TUBB4B function on NSCLC cell migration, invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) was monitored by wound healing assay, Transwell experiment and Western blot. The regulation of P300 on TUBB4B was monitored by qRT-PCR and Western blot. Mechanism of P300 and TUBB4B in regulating NSCLC cell migration and invasion was explored by rescue experiment. A xenograft tumor model was established by using nude mouse. As a result, low TUBB4B expression and high P300 expression was discovered in NSCLC tissues and cells. TUBB4B and P300 expression showed a negative correlation in NSCLC tissues. Lower TUBB4B but higher P300 was observed in tumor tissues of NSCLC patients with metastasis. TUBB4B overexpression suppressed NSCLC cell migration, invasion and EMT. TUBB4B silencing had opposite results. P300 overexpression inhibited TUBB4B expression, and P300 silencing facilitated TUBB4B overexpression in NSCLC cells. TUBB4B overexpression counteracted the promotion of P300 overexpression on NSCLC cell invasion and migration. TUBB4B silencing abrogated the inhibition of P300 knockdown on NSCLC cell invasion and migration. TUBB4B overexpression suppressed NSCLC cell in vivo growth. Thus, TUBB4B could be reduced by P300 in NSCLC. It exerted suppression role on NSCLC cell migration, invasion and EMT. TUBB4B may be a novel target for NSCLC treatment.
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- Haifeng Hu
- Thoracic Surgery, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Chaohu 238000, China
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- Medical Oncology, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Chaohu 238000, China
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- Thoracic Surgery, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Chaohu 238000, China
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- Medical Oncology, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Chaohu 238000, China
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- Thoracic Surgery, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Chaohu 238000, China
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- Medical Oncology, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Chaohu 238000, China
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- Medical Oncology, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Chaohu 238000, China.
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Yudai M, Takashi K, Hiroto I, Eriko F, Toru K, Naoko O, Soichiro F, Yasushi S. The role of calcification in predicting invasion of thymoma to adjacent organs. Surg Today 2024:10.1007/s00595-024-02826-w. [PMID: 38600335 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-024-02826-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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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PURPOSE Thoracoscopic procedures such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) have gained popularity for the treatment of thymoma. Accurate preoperative assessments of tumor invasion are crucial to identifying the appropriate surgical approach. Although imaging techniques have been used to predict invasion, a quantifiable method is still needed in clinical practice. METHODS The ubjects of this retrospective study were 226 patients with thymoma who underwent surgery at our hospital. Clinicopathological data, tumor staging, and recurrence rates were analyzed. Calcification identified through computed tomography (CT) defined the "calcified group" as having a long diameter of ≥ 5 mm. Statistical analyses were performed to assess relationships and survival outcomes. RESULTS The calcified group had higher Masaoka and World Health Organization classification than the noncalcified group, with significantly higher organ invasion rates. The calcified group also had remarkably higher recurrence rates. CONCLUSION Thymoma calcification appears to correlate with increased invasiveness and recurrence rates, suggesting its potential as a predictor of tumor stage and prognosis. Despite its retrospective nature and inherent limitations, this study highlights the potential clinical significance of calcification in the surgical planning and prognostication of patients with thymoma.
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- Miyashita Yudai
- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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Hu W, Chen Y, Zhang L, Guo X, Wei X, Shao Y, Wang D, Wu B. Effect of CHST11, a novel biomarker, on the biological functionalities of clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Sci Rep 2024; 14:7704. [PMID: 38565604 PMCID: PMC10987617 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-58280-8] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is a common malignant tumor, and the role of carbohydrate sulfotransferase 11 (CHST11) in this cancer remains unclear. Here, by using bioinformatics methods, we comprehensively analyzed the relationship between CHST11 and clinical significance, immune infiltration, functional enrichment, m6A methylation, and protein-protein interaction networks. We found that CHST11 expression was significantly higher in ccRCC samples than in normal tissues. Additionally, CHST11 levels correlated with the clinicopathological features of ccRCC patients and functioned as a prognostic factor for patient survival. Functional analysis revealed the involvement of CHST11 in metabolic pathways. Immune infiltration and m6A methylation analysis suggested the association of CHST11 with immune cell abundance in the tumor microenvironment and specific methylation patterns in ccRCC. The in vitro analysis of the clinical samples and ccRCC cell lines demonstrated that the overexpression of CHST11 promotes ccRCC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, while its suppression has the opposite effect. Thus, CHST11 may play a remarkable role in the occurrence and progression of ccRCC. Functionally, CHST11 promotes the aggressiveness of ccRCC cells. These findings provide insights into the role of CHST11 in ccRCC progression.Registry and the Registration No. of the study/trial: No. 2021K034.
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- Weijing Hu
- Department of Urology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Urology, Shanxi Coal Center Hospital, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Geriatrics Department, Xi'an Central Hospital, Xi'an, 710003, China
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- Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital and Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, 518116, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.
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Aksoy A, Varoglu A, Onalan EE, Tektemur A, Artas G, Koc M, Cakmak M, Aydin S, Kilic M, Ulas M. The knockdown of stathmin with si-RNA inhibits invasion of mesothelioma. Tissue Cell 2024; 87:102303. [PMID: 38244401 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2024.102303] [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: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND To investigate the mechanism of action of stathmin1 (STMN1) in mesothelioma (MSM) and whether it has any role in its treatment. METHODS STMN1 expression was examined using immunohistochemistry in biopsy tissues taken from MSM patients. The relationships between the levels of STMN1 expression in the pathology preparations of MSM patients, and the clinicopathological characteristics of these patients, and their survival times were investigated. Transfection of STMN1-specific siRNA into SPC212 cells was compared to negative control siRNAs. The mRNA levels of genes that may play a role in invasion, apoptosis, and autophagy were evaluated by RT-PCR. RESULTS The expression of STMN1 was shown to be high in MSM tissues (p < 0.05). It was found that the only independent predictor factor affecting the survival time of MSM patients was the disease stage (p < 0.05). STMN1 was significantly reduced after siRNA intervention (81.5%). STMN1 with specific siRNA has been shown to suppress invasion by reducing the mRNA levels of cadherin-6 (CDH6), fibroblast growth factor-8 (FGF8), hypoxia-inducible factor 1 (HIF1A), matrix metallopeptidase 1-2 (gelatinase A) (MMP1-2), and TIMP metallopeptidase inhibitor 2 (TIMP2), which are important markers for invasion. Although the expression of apoptosis and autophagy-related genes, caspase-2 (Casp2) and LC-3, was reduced by silencing STMN1 with specific siRNA in western blot analysis, this effect was not observed in PCR results. CONCLUSIONS Immunohistochemical analysis of STMN1 may contribute to the differential diagnosis of MSM, and STMN1 may also be considered as a potential therapeutic target in the early invasive stage of MSM therapy.
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- Asude Aksoy
- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Health Sciences, Fethi Sekin City Hospital SUAM, Elazig, Turkey.
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Medical Faculty, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Medical Faculty, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical Faculty, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical Faculty, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Medical Faculty, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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Li D, Du F, Jiao H, Zhang F, Wang X, Zhang S. CircHSPB6 Promotes Tumor-Associated Macrophages M2 Polarization and Infiltration to Accelerate Cell Malignant Properties in Lung Adenocarcinoma by CCL2. Biochem Genet 2024; 62:1379-1395. [PMID: 37610692 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-023-10482-x] [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: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are reported to be involved in the tumorigenesis of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). Here, this study focused on studying the function and mechanism of circHSPB6 in LUAD progression. Levels of genes and proteins were tested using qRT-PCR and western blotting analyses. The 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU), colony formation, flow cytometry, and transwell assays were adopted for in vitro assays. In vivo assay was conducted using mouse xenograft models. The binding between let-7a-2-3p and circHSPB6 or CCL2 was validated using RIP and dual-luciferase reporter assays. The M2 polarization of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) was analyzed by flow cytometry. LUAD tissues and cells showed high circHSPB6 expression, knockdown of circHSPB6-suppressed LUAD cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and induced cell apoptosis in vitro, as well as hindered tumor growth in vivo. Mechanistically, circHSPB6/let-7a-2-3p/CCL2 forms a feedback loop. CircHSPB6 could regulate CCL2 expression via sponging let-7a-2-3p. Further rescue assays showed that the effects of circHSPB6 silencing on LUAD cells were reversed by let-7a-2-3p inhibition or CCL2 overexpression. Moreover, circHSPB6 promoted the M2 polarization and infiltration of TAMs by CCL2. Functionally, circHSPB6 knockdown in A549 and H1299 cells inhibited TAM M2 polarization and then suppressed cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and emergency medical technicians (EMT) progression, while these effects were reversed by CCL2 up-regulation CircHSPB6 induced TAM M2 polarization to promote LUAD cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and EMT progression through let-7a-2-3p/CCL2 axis.
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- Danqing Li
- Department of Radiotherapy, Xingtai People`S Hospital, Xingtai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Xingtai People`S Hospital, No. 16 Hongxing Street, Xiangdu District, Xingtai City, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Xingtai People`S Hospital, Xingtai, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Xingtai People`S Hospital, Xingtai, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Xingtai People`S Hospital, Xingtai, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Xingtai People`S Hospital, Xingtai, China.
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Xingtai People`S Hospital, No. 16 Hongxing Street, Xiangdu District, Xingtai City, Hebei Province, China.
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Liang S, Zhu S, Wang Q, Zhao Q, Dong H, Huang B, Yu Y, Han H. Eimeria tenella pyrroline -5-carboxylate reductase is a secreted protein and involved in host cell invasion. Exp Parasitol 2024; 259:108712. [PMID: 38336093 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2024.108712] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Chicken coccidiosis, which caused by Eimeria spp, is a parasitic protozoal disease. At present, control measures of this disease depend mainly on anticoccidial drugs and live vaccines. But these control strategies have drawbacks such as drug resistance and limitations in live vaccines production. Therefore, novel control approaches are urgently need to study to control this disease effectively. In this study, the function and characteristics of the pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase of Eimeria tenella (EtPYCR) protein were preliminary analyzed. The transcription and translation level were analyzed by using qPCR and Western blot. The results showed that the mRNA transcription and translation levels of EtPYCR were higher in unsporulated oocysts (UO) and second generation merozoites (Mrz) than that in sporulated oocysts (SO) and sporozoites. Enzyme activity showed that the enzyme activity of EtPYCR was also higher in the UO and Mrz than that in the SO and sporozoites. Immunofluorescence localization showed EtPYCR was mainly located on the top of sporozoites and the whole cytoplasm and surface of Mrz. The secretion assay indicated that EtPYCR was secretion protein, but not from micronemes. Invasion inhibition assay showed that rabbit anti-rEtPYCR polyclonal antibodies can effectively inhibit sporozoite invasion of DF-1 cells. These results showed that EtPYCR possess several important roles that separate and distinct from its conversion 1-pyrroline-5-carboxylate (P5C) into proline and maybe involved in the host cell invasion and development of parasites in host cells.
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- Shanshan Liang
- Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Parasitology of Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, 200241, China; Tangshan Food and Drug Comprehensive Testing Center, Tangshan, 063000, China
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- Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Parasitology of Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Parasitology of Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, 200241, China; Shaanxi Center for Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Xian, 710016, China
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- Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Parasitology of Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Parasitology of Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Parasitology of Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Parasitology of Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Parasitology of Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, 200241, China.
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Tong H, Wang T, Chen R, Jin P, Jiang Y, Zhang X, Qi H. High level 27-HC impairs trophoblast cell invasion and migration via LXR in pre-eclampsia. Exp Cell Res 2024; 437:113979. [PMID: 38462209 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2024.113979] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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INTRODUCTION To explore the potential impact of 27-hydroxycholesterol (27-HC) on trophoblast cell function in pre-eclampsia. RESULTS The levels of 27-HC and the expression of CYP27A1 are upregulated in clinical samples of PE. Furthermore, high concentrations of 27-HC can inhibit the invasion and migration ability of trophoblast cells in vitro, and this inhibitory effect is weakened after LXR silencing. In HTR8/SVneo cells treated with 27-HC, the expression of ABCA1/ABCG1 are increased. Finally, we established a mouse model of PE using l-NAME (N-Nitro-l-Arginine Methyl Ester). We found an increase in the levels of 27-HC in the peripheral blood serum of the PE mouse model, and an upregulation of CYP27A1 and LXR expressions in the placenta of the PE mouse model. CONCLUSION 27-HC inhibits the invasion and migration ability of trophoblast cells by activating the LXR signaling pathway, which is involved in the pathogenesis of Pre-eclampsia(PE).
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- Hai Tong
- Department of Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (CQMU-WCH), Chongqing, 401147, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (CQMU-WCH), Chongqing, 401147, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development of Chinese Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, 400016, China.
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Rizaner N, Fraser SP, Gul IB, Purut E, Djamgoz MBA, Altun S. Lidocaine Inhibits Rat Prostate Cancer Cell Invasiveness and Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel Expression in Plasma Membrane. J Membr Biol 2024; 257:17-24. [PMID: 38165418 DOI: 10.1007/s00232-023-00302-z] [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: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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There is increasing evidence, mostly from breast cancer, that use of local anaesthetics during surgery can inhibit disease recurrence by suppressing the motility of the cancer cells dependent on inherent voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs). Here, the possibility that lidocaine could affect cellular behaviours associated with metastasis was tested using the Dunning cell model of rat prostate cancer. Mostly, the strongly metastatic (VGSC-expressing) Mat-LyLu cells were used under both normoxic and hypoxic conditions. The weakly metastatic AT-2 cells served for comparison in some experiments. Lidocaine (1-500 μM) had no effect on cell viability or growth but suppressed Matrigel invasion dose dependently in both normoxia and hypoxia. Used as a control, tetrodotoxin produced similar effects. Exposure to hypoxia increased Nav1.7 mRNA expression but VGSCα protein level in plasma membrane was reduced. Lidocaine under both normoxia and hypoxia had no effect on Nav1.7 mRNA expression. VGSCα protein expression was suppressed by lidocaine under normoxia but no effect was seen in hypoxia. It is concluded that lidocaine can suppress prostate cancer invasiveness without effecting cellular growth or viability. Extended to the clinic, the results would suggest that use of lidocaine, and possibly other local anaesthetics, during surgery can suppress any tendency for post-operative progression of prostate cancer.
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- Nahit Rizaner
- Department of Life Sciences, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
- Biotechnology Research Centre, Cyprus International University, Haspolat, Mersin 10, North Cyprus, Turkey
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- Department of Life Sciences, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, Vezneciler, Istanbul, 34134, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, Vezneciler, Istanbul, 34134, Turkey
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- Department of Life Sciences, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
- Biotechnology Research Centre, Cyprus International University, Haspolat, Mersin 10, North Cyprus, Turkey.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, Vezneciler, Istanbul, 34134, Turkey
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science and Letters, Istanbul Kultur University, Istanbul, 34158, Turkey
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Hu M, Xu J, Shi L, Shi L, Yang H, Wang Y. The p38 MAPK/snail signaling axis participates in cadmium-induced lung cancer cell migration and invasiveness. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2024; 31:24042-24050. [PMID: 38436850 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32746-8] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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To determine that p38 MAPK activation contributes to the migration and invasion of lung cancer cells caused by cadmium (Cd). A549 lung cancer cell migration and invasion were assessed using a transwell plate system, and the role of p38 was determined by knocking down p38 activity with two different inhibitors of p38. The activity of p38 was measured by western blot analysis using phospho-specific p38 antibodies and normalized to blots using antibodies directed to total p38 proteins. Snail transcripts were measured using qRT-PCR. The inhibition of p38 blocked Cd-induced migration and invasion, which correlated with an increased activation of p38 as a function of dose and time. Furthermore, Cd-induced activation of p38 MAPK controlled the increase of snail mRNA expression. The p38 MAPK/snail signaling axis was involved in Cd-induced lung cancer cell migration and invasion.
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- Mengke Hu
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of Toxicology, Henan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 105 of South Nongye Road, Zhengzhou, 450016, China.
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Wang J, Li M, Wang M, Yang J, Li D, Hao Y. MiR-181c-5p Regulates Lung Adenocarcinoma Progression via Targeting PRKN. Biochem Genet 2024; 62:1103-1114. [PMID: 37532837 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-023-10459-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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Accumulating evidence indicates that microRNAs (miRNAs) have a vital effect on lung adenocarcinoma. However, the contributions and possible mechanisms of miR-181c-5p to lung adenocarcinoma remain largely unclear. Our objective is to clarify the potential mechanism by which miR-181c-5p regulates lung adenocarcinoma progression. RT-qPCR was performed to determine the levels of miR-181c-5p in lung adenocarcinoma tissues and cells. CCK-8 and Transwell assays were conducted to evaluate the viability, migration, and invasion of H460 cells, respectively. The putative target association between miR-181c-5p and the Parkin gene (PRKN) was predicted using miRDB and confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter assay. MiR-181c-5p expression was found to be up-regulated in both lung adenocarcinoma tissues and cells. Suppression of miR-181c-5p resulted in the inhibition of viability, migration, and invasion in lung adenocarcinoma cells. PRKN level was negatively related to miR-181c-5p expression and mediated with the miR-181c-5p's functions on lung adenocarcinoma progression. MiR-181c-5p regulates lung adenocarcinoma progression via targeting PRKN, indicating miR-181c-5p is expected to be a diagnostic and predictive marker for lung adenocarcinoma, providing new insights into the development of treatment strategies for lung adenocarcinoma.
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- Jing Wang
- Department of Oncology, The Second People's Hospital of Liaocheng, Linqing, 252600, Shandong Province, China
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- Liaocheng Cancer Prevention and Treatment Hospital, Liaocheng, 252000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Qingdao Central Hospital, No 127 Siliu South Road, Shibei District, Qingdao, 266013, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, 266011, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Proctology, Rizhao City Central Hospital, Rizhao, 276800, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, Yantai Municipal Laiyang Central Hospital Affiliated to Weifang Medical College, Yantai, 265200, Shandong Province, China.
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Yang J, Bahcecioglu G, Ronan G, Zorlutuna P. Aged breast matrix bound vesicles promote breast cancer invasiveness. Biomaterials 2024; 306:122493. [PMID: 38330741 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122493] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Aging is one of the inherent risk factors for breast cancer. Although the influence of age-related cellular alterations on breast cancer development has been extensively explored, little is known about the alterations in the aging breast tissue microenvironment, specifically the extracellular matrix (ECM). Here, for the first time in literature, we have identified tissue resident matrix bound vesicles (MBVs) within the healthy mouse breast ECM, investigated and compared their characteristics in young and aged healthy breast tissues, and studied the effects of these MBVs on normal (KTB21) and cancerous (MDA-MB-231) human mammary epithelial cells with respect to the tissue age that they are extracted from. Using vesicle labeling technology, we were able to visualize cellular uptake of the MBVs directly from the native decellularized tissue sections, showing that these MBVs have regulatory roles in the tissue microenvironment. We mimicked the ECM by embedding the MBVs in collagen gels, and showed that MBVs could be taken up by the cells. The miRNA and cytokine profiling showed that MBVs shifted towards a more tumorigenic and invasive phenotype with age, as evidenced by the more pronounced presence of cancer-associated cytokines, and higher expression levels of oncomiRs miR-10b, miR-30e, and miR-210 in MBVs isolated from aged mice. When treated with MBVs or these upregulated factors, KTB21 and MDA-MB-231 cells showed significantly higher motility and invasion compared to untreated controls. Treatment of cells with a cocktail of miRNAs (miR-10b, miR-30e, and miR-210) or with the agonist of adiponectin (AdipoRon), which both were enriched in the aged MBVs, recapitulated the effect of aged MBVs on cells. This study shows for the first time that the MBVs have a regulatory role in the tissue microenvironment and that the MBV contents change towards cancer-promoting upon aging. Studying the effects of MBVs and their cargos on cellular behavior could lead to a better understanding of the critical roles of MBVs played in breast cancer progression and metastasis.
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- Jun Yang
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, USA.
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, USA; Harper Cancer Research Institute, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, 46556, USA.
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, USA; Bioengineering Graduate Program, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, USA; Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, USA; Harper Cancer Research Institute, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, 46556, USA; Bioengineering Graduate Program, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, USA.
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Shen X, Wang J, Deng B, Chen S, John C, Zhao Z, Sinha N, Haag J, Sun W, Kong W, Spasojevic I, Batinic-Haberle I, Secord AA, Zhou C, Bae-Jump VL. High-dose ascorbate exerts anti-tumor activities and improves inhibitory effect of carboplatin through the pro-oxidant function pathway in uterine serous carcinoma cell lines. Gynecol Oncol 2024; 183:93-102. [PMID: 38555710 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2024.03.021] [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: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Uterine serous carcinoma is a highly aggressive non-endometrioid subtype of endometrial cancer with poor survival rates overall, creating a strong need for new therapeutic strategies to improve outcomes. High-dose ascorbate (vitamin C) has been shown to inhibit cell proliferation and tumor growth in multiple preclinical models and has shown promising anti-tumor activity in combination with chemotherapy, with a favorable safety profile. We aimed to study the anti-tumor effects of ascorbate and its synergistic effect with carboplatin on uterine serous carcinoma cells. METHODS Cell proliferation was evaluated by MTT and colony formation assays in ARK1, ARK2 and SPEC2 cells. Cellular stress, antioxidant ability, cleaved caspase 3 activity and adhesion were measured by ELISA assays. Cell cycle was detected by Cellometer. Invasion was measured using a wound healing assay. Changes in protein expression were determined by Western immunoblotting. RESULTS High-dose ascorbate significantly inhibited cell proliferation, caused cell cycle arrest, induced cellular stress, and apoptosis, increased DNA damage, and suppressed cell invasion in ARK1 and SPEC2 cells. Treatment of both cells with 1 mM N-acetylcysteine reversed ascorbate-induced apoptosis and inhibition of cell proliferation. The combination of ascorbate and carboplatin produced significant synergistic effects in inhibiting cell proliferation and invasion, inducing cellular stress, causing DNA damage, and enhancing cleaved caspase 3 levels compared to each compound alone in both cells. CONCLUSIONS Ascorbate has potent antitumor activity and acts synergistically with carboplatin through its pro-oxidant effects. Clinical trials of ascorbate combined with carboplatin as adjuvant treatment of uterine serous carcinoma are worth exploring.
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- Xiaochang Shen
- Department of Gynecological Oncology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing 100006, PR China; Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing 100006, PR China
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing 100006, PR China; Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing 100006, PR China; Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing 100006, PR China; Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing 100006, PR China
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, and PK/PD Core Laboratory, Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA; Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA; Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.
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Expression of Concern: Ribophorin II promotes cell proliferation, migration, and invasion in esophageal cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. Biosci Rep 2024; 44. [PMID: 38426235 DOI: 10.1042/BSR-2018-2448_EOC] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Valenzuela Alvarez MJP, Gutierrez LM, Bayo JM, Cantero MJ, Garcia MG, Bolontrade MF. Osteosarcoma cells exhibit functional interactions with stromal cells, fostering a lung microenvironment conducive to the establishment of metastatic tumor cells. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:467. [PMID: 38551765 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09315-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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Osteosarcoma (OS) stands out as the most common bone tumor, with approximately 20% of the patients receiving a diagnosis of metastatic OS at their initial assessment. A significant challenge lies in the frequent existence of undetected metastases during the initial diagnosis. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) possess unique abilities that facilitate tumor growth, and their interaction with OS cells is crucial for metastatic spread. METHODS AND RESULTS We demonstrated that, in vitro, MSCs exhibited a heightened migration response toward the secretome of non-metastatic OS cells. When challenged to a secretome derived from lungs preloaded with OS cells, MSCs exhibited greater migration toward lungs colonized with metastatic OS cells. Moreover, in vivo, MSCs displayed preferential migratory and homing behavior toward lungs colonized by metastatic OS cells. Metastatic OS cells, in turn, demonstrated an increased migratory response to the MSCs' secretome. This behavior was associated with heightened cathepsin D (CTSD) expression and the release of active metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2) by metastatic OS cells. CONCLUSIONS Our assessment focused on two complementary tumor capabilities crucial to metastatic spread, emphasizing the significance of inherent cell features. The findings underscore the pivotal role of signaling integration within the niche, with a complex interplay of migratory responses among established OS cells in the lungs, prometastatic OS cells in the primary tumor, and circulating MSCs. Pulmonary metastases continue to be a significant factor contributing to OS mortality. Understanding these mechanisms and identifying differentially expressed genes is essential for pinpointing markers and targets to manage metastatic spread and improve outcomes for patients with OS.
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- Matías J P Valenzuela Alvarez
- Remodeling Processes and cellular niches laboratory, Instituto de Medicina Traslacional e Ingeniería Biomédica (IMTIB)-CONICET-Hospital Italiano Buenos Aires (HIBA)-Instituto Universitario del Hospital Italiano (IUHI), 4240, C1199ACL, Potosí, CABA, Argentina
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- Remodeling Processes and cellular niches laboratory, Instituto de Medicina Traslacional e Ingeniería Biomédica (IMTIB)-CONICET-Hospital Italiano Buenos Aires (HIBA)-Instituto Universitario del Hospital Italiano (IUHI), 4240, C1199ACL, Potosí, CABA, Argentina
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- IIMT-CONICET, Facultad de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Austral, Av. Perón 1500, EPB1629AHJ, Pilar, Argentina
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- IIMT-CONICET, Facultad de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Austral, Av. Perón 1500, EPB1629AHJ, Pilar, Argentina
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- IIMT-CONICET, Facultad de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Austral, Av. Perón 1500, EPB1629AHJ, Pilar, Argentina
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- Remodeling Processes and cellular niches laboratory, Instituto de Medicina Traslacional e Ingeniería Biomédica (IMTIB)-CONICET-Hospital Italiano Buenos Aires (HIBA)-Instituto Universitario del Hospital Italiano (IUHI), 4240, C1199ACL, Potosí, CABA, Argentina.
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Sun Y, Qin H, Zhang C, Xu J, Zhang T. Tetrastigma hemsleyanum (Sanyeqing) root extracts evoke S phase arrest while inhibiting the migration and invasion of human pancreatic cancer PANC-1 cells. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:133. [PMID: 38539165 PMCID: PMC10967071 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-024-04425-1] [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: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Ethyl acetate extracts from Tetrastigma hemsleyanum (Sanyeqing) (EFT), a member of the Vitaceae plant family, have been shown to exhibit efficacy against a variety of cancers. In this light, our current study seeks to examine the mechanism of efficacy between EFT extracts and human pancreatic cancer PANC-1 cells. METHODS The chemical components of EFT were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The cytotoxicity of EFT on PANC-1 cells was measured using an MTT assay. In order to investigate EFT induction of cell cycle arrest, changes in cell-cycle distribution were monitored by flow cytometry. Wound healing and transwell assays were employed to investigate whether migration and invasion of PANC-1 cells were inhibited by EFT. Relative protein expression was detected using Western blot. RESULTS GC-MS analysis of the chemical composition of EFT revealed that the majority of constituents were organic acids and their corresponding esters. EFT exhibits measurable cytotoxicity and inhibition of PANC-1 invasion. Growth inhibition was primarily attributed to downregulation of CDK2 which induces cell cycle arrest in the S-phase. Inhibition of metastasis is achieved through downregulation of mesenchymal-associated genes/activators, including ZEB1, N-cadherin, Vimentin, and Fibronectin. Meanwhile, the expression of E-cadherin was significantly increased by EFT treatment. Furthermore, downregulation of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were observed. CONCLUSION Treatment of PANC-1 with EFT demonstrated measurable cytotoxic effects. Furthermore, EFT evoked S phase arrest while inhibiting the migration and invasion of PANC-1 cells. Additionally, EFT inhibited the epithelial to mesenchymal transition and MMPs expression in PANC-1 cells. This study serves to confirm the strong therapeutic potential of EFT while identifying the mechanisms of action.
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- Yifan Sun
- School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Binwen Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310053, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, People's Republic of China
- Nanjing Healthnice Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd CN, Nanjing, 210031, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Binwen Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310053, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Binwen Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310053, People's Republic of China.
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Wang W, Chang S, He X, Zhou X, Shang P, Chen Y, Wang X, Chen L, Zhang Q, Qiao Y, Feng F. Sulforaphane inhibits the migration and invasion of BPDE-induced lung adenocarcinoma cells by regulating NLRP12. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2024; 485:116916. [PMID: 38537874 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2024.116916] [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: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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This study aims to explore the impact and underlying mechanism of sulforaphane (SFN) intervention on the migration and invasion of lung adenocarcinoma induced by 7, 8-dihydroxy-9, 10-epoxy-benzo (a) pyrene (BPDE). Human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells were exposed to varying concentrations of BPDE (0.25, 0.50, and 1.00 μM) and subsequently treated with 5 μM SFN. Cell viability was determined using CCK8 assay, while migration and invasion were assessed using Transwell assays. Lentivirus transfection was employed to establish NLRP12 overexpressing A549 cells. ELISA was utilized to quantify IL-33, CXCL12, and CXCL13 levels in the supernatant, while quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and Western Blot were used to analyze the expression of NLRP12 and key factors associated with canonical and non-canonical NF-κB pathways. Results indicated an increase in migratory and invasive capabilities, concurrent with heightened expression of IL-33, CXCL12, CXCL13, and factors associated with both canonical and non-canonical NF-κB pathways. Moreover, mRNA and protein levels of NLRP12 were decreased in BPDE-stimulated A549 cells. Subsequent SFN intervention attenuated BPDE-induced migration and invasion of A549 cells. Lentivirus-mediated NLRP12 overexpression not only reversed the observed phenotype in BPDE-induced cells but also led to a reduction in the expression of critical factors associated with both canonical and non-canonical NF-κB pathways. Collectively, we found that SFN could inhibit BPDE-induced migration and invasion of A549 cells by upregulating NLRP12, thereby influencing both canonical and non-canonical NF-κB pathways.
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- Wei Wang
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Chest Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tobacco Chemistry, Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute, CNC, Zhengzhou, China
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- Quality Supervision & Test Center, China National Tobacco Corporation Shandong Branch, Jinan, China
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- Department of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Tumor Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Chest Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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Zhu T, Alves SM, Adamo A, Wen X, Corn KC, Shostak A, Johnson S, Shaub ND, Martello SE, Hacker BC, D'Amore A, Bardhan R, Rafat M. Mammary tissue-derived extracellular matrix hydrogels reveal the role of irradiation in driving a pro-tumor and immunosuppressive microenvironment. Biomaterials 2024; 308:122531. [PMID: 38531198 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122531] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Radiation therapy (RT) is essential for triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) treatment. However, patients with TNBC continue to experience recurrence after RT. The role of the extracellular matrix (ECM) of irradiated breast tissue in tumor recurrence is still unknown. In this study, we evaluated the structure, molecular composition, and mechanical properties of irradiated murine mammary fat pads (MFPs) and developed ECM hydrogels from decellularized tissues (dECM) to assess the effects of RT-induced ECM changes on breast cancer cell behavior. Irradiated MFPs were characterized by increased ECM deposition and fiber density compared to unirradiated controls, which may provide a platform for cell invasion and proliferation. ECM component changes in collagens I, IV, and VI, and fibronectin were observed following irradiation in both MFPs and dECM hydrogels. Encapsulated TNBC cell proliferation and invasive capacity was enhanced in irradiated dECM hydrogels. In addition, TNBC cells co-cultured with macrophages in irradiated dECM hydrogels induced M2 macrophage polarization and exhibited further increases in proliferation. Our study establishes that the ECM in radiation-damaged sites promotes TNBC invasion and proliferation as well as an immunosuppressive microenvironment. This work represents an important step toward elucidating how changes in the ECM after RT contribute to breast cancer recurrence.
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- Tian Zhu
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Ri.MED Foundation, Palermo, Italy; McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Ri.MED Foundation, Palermo, Italy; McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA; Nanovaccine Institute, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA; Department of Radiation Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
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Pan L, Zhu F, Yu A, Jia C, Tang H, Zhou M, Li M, Jiang S, Li J, Cui Y, Tang L. Effect of bromodomain PHD-finger transcription factor (BPTF) on trophoblast epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition. Gene 2024; 914:148405. [PMID: 38521110 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148405] [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: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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The trophoblast epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a procedure related to embryo implantation, spiral artery establishment and fetal-maternal communication, which is a key event for successful pregnancy. Inadequate EMT is one of the pathological mechanisms of recurrent miscarriage (RM). Whole-exome sequencing revealed that the mutation of bromodomain PHD-finger transcription factor (BPTF) was strongly associated with RM. In the present study, the effects of BPTF on EMT and the underlying mechanism were investigated. We found that the expression of BPTF in the villi of RM patients was significantly downregulated. Gene Ontology (GO) analysis revealed that BPTF participated in cell adhesion. The knockdown of BPTF prevented EMT and attenuated trophoblast invasion in vitro. BPTF activated Slug transcription by binding directly to the promoter region of the Slug gene. Interestingly, the protein levels of both Slug and BPTF were decreased in the villous cytotrophoblasts (VCTs) of RM villi. In conclusion, BPTF participates in the regulation of trophoblast EMT by activating Slug expression, suggesting that BPTF defects are an important factor in RM pathogenesis.
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- Linqing Pan
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, Lianyungang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang 222000, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, Lianyungang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang 222000, China
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- Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, Lianyungang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang 222000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Center of Clinical Reproductive Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, Lianyungang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang 222000, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Center of Clinical Reproductive Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China.
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- Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, Lianyungang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang 222000, China.
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HOU GUOQIANG, XU XINHANG, HU WEIXING. GRIK1 promotes glioblastoma malignancy and is a novel prognostic factor of poor prognosis. Oncol Res 2024; 32:727-736. [PMID: 38560566 PMCID: PMC10972720 DOI: 10.32604/or.2023.043391] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Primary tumors of the central nervous system (CNS) are classified into over 100 different histological types. The most common type of glioma is derived from astrocytes, and the most invasive glioblastoma (WHO IV) accounts for over 57% of these tumors. Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and fatal tumor of the CNS, with strong growth and invasion capabilities, which makes complete surgical resection almost impossible. Despite various treatment methods such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, glioma is still an incurable disease, and the median survival time of patients with GBM is shorter than 15 months. Thus, molecular mechanisms of GBM characteristic invasive growth need to be clarified to improve the poor prognosis. Glutamate ionotropic receptor kainate type subunit 1 (GRIK1) is essential for brain function and is involved in many mental and neurological diseases. However, GRIK1's pathogenic roles and mechanisms in GBM are still unknown. Single-nuclear RNA sequencing of primary and recurrent GBM samples revealed that GRIK1 expression was noticeably higher in the recurrent samples. Moreover, immunohistochemical staining of an array of GBM samples showed that high levels of GRIK1 correlated with poor prognosis of GBM, consistent with The Cancer Genome Atlas database. Knockdown of GRIK1 retarded GBM cells growth, migration, and invasion. Taken together, these findings show that GRIK1 is a unique and important component in the development of GBM and may be considered as a biomarker for the diagnosis and therapy in individuals with GBM.
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- GUOQIANG HOU
- Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Wusiman S, Liu Y, Li H, Deng Y, Qu X, Tuerxun H, Liu L. Highly Expressed Z-DNA Binding Protein 1 in Esophageal Cancer Promotes Tumor Growth. Dig Dis Sci 2024:10.1007/s10620-024-08375-z. [PMID: 38507125 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-024-08375-z] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Esophageal cancer (ESCA) is a common malignant tumor of the digestive tract, and its poor prognosis is mainly attributed to the occurrence of invasion and metastasis. Z-DNA binding protein 1 (ZBP1), as a mRNA regulatory factor, plays an important role in the occurrence and development of various tumors. However, the role of ZBP1 in ESCA is not yet understood. AIMS This study aims to explore the expression of ZBP1 in ESCA and its role in the development of ESCA. METHODS Using bioinformatics analysis and immunohistochemistry staining, we detected the expression of ZBP1 in ESCA and normal tissues. The potential mechanism of ZBP1 in ESCA was analyzed from the aspects of genetic mutations, protein interaction networks, and pathway enrichment. We performed functional experiments in vitro to elucidate the effect of ZBP1 on ESCA cells. RESULTS ZBP1 was found to be significantly upregulated in ESCA compared to adjacent noncancerous tissues, and its expression is closely related to gender, age, and lymph node metastasis. In ESCA, the genetic variation rate of ZBP1 is 8%, and its expression is positively correlated with immune cell infiltration. The ZBP1 co-expressed gene is mainly involved in processes such as lymph node proliferation and intercellular adhesion. In vitro experiments have confirmed that downregulation of ZBP1 significantly inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion of ESCA cells. CONCLUSION This research proves that downregulation of ZBP1 can inhibit the progression of ESCA. This finding indicates that ZBP1 may be a novel biomarker to improve the diagnosis and treatment of ESCA.
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- Shabahaiti Wusiman
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Endemic Diseases, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Laboratory Department, The Third People's Hospital of Xinjiang, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Central Laboratory of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Endemic Diseases, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Endemic Diseases, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Endemic Diseases, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China.
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Shi J, Ding F, Dai D, Song X, Wu X, Yan D, Han X, Tao G, Dai W. Noxa inhibits oncogenesis through ZNF519 in gastric cancer and is suppressed by hsa-miR-200b-3p. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6568. [PMID: 38503887 PMCID: PMC10951337 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57099-7] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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While Phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate-induced protein 1 (Noxa/PMAIP1) assumes a pivotal role in numerous tumors, its clinical implications and underlying mechanisms of gastric cancer (GC) are yet enigmatic. In this investigation, our primary objective was to scrutinize the clinical relevance and potential mechanisms of Noxa in gastric cancer. Immunohistochemical analysis was conducted on tissue microarrays comprising samples from a meticulously characterized cohort of 84 gastric cancer patients, accompanied by follow-up data, to assess the expression of Noxa. Additionally, Noxa expression levels in gastric cancer clinical samples and cell lines were measured through quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blot analysis. The effect of Noxa expression on the prognosis of patients with gastric cancer was evaluated using Kaplan-Meier survival. Further insight into the role of Noxa in driving gastric cancer progression was gained through an array of experimental techniques, including cell viability assays (CCK8), plate cloning assays, transwell assays, scratch assays, and real-time cell analysis (RTCA). Potential upstream microRNAs (miRNAs) that might modulate Noxa were identified through rigorous bioinformatics analysis, substantiated by luciferase reporter assays and Western blot experiments. Additionally, we utilized RNA sequencing, qRT-PCR, and Western blot to identify proteins binding to Noxa and potential downstream target. Finally, we utilized BALB/c nude mice to explore the role of Noxa in vivo. Our investigation unveiled a marked downregulation of Noxa expression in gastric cancer and underscored its significance as a pivotal prognostic factor influencing overall survival (OS). Noxa overexpression exerted a substantial inhibitory effect on the proliferation, migration and invasion of GC cells. Bioinformatic analysis and dual luciferase reporter assays unveiled the capacity of hsa-miR-200b-3p to interact with the 3'-UTR of Noxa mRNA, thereby orchestrating a downregulation of Noxa expression in vitro, consequently promoting tumor progression in GC. Our transcriptome analysis, coupled with mechanistic validation, elucidated a role for Noxa in modulating the expression of ZNF519 in the Mitophagy-animal pathway. The depletion of ZNF519 effectively reversed the oncogenic attributes induced by Noxa. Upregulation of Noxa expression suppressed the tumorigenesis of GC in vivo. The current investigation sheds light on the pivotal role of the hsa-miR-200b-3p/Noxa/ZNF519 axis in elucidating the pathogenesis of gastric cancer, offering a promising avenue for targeted therapeutic interventions in the management of this challenging malignancy.
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- Jin Shi
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, 223300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, 223300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, 223300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, 223300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Vascular, Huaian Hospital Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, 223300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, 223300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, 223300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, 223300, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, 223300, People's Republic of China.
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Chen Y, Cai S, Li X, Zhang J, Wei L, Wang S. MRI 3D SPACE T2WI for Pituitary Adenoma Cavernous Sinus Invasion Diagnosis. World Neurosurg 2024:S1878-8750(24)00451-0. [PMID: 38514027 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.03.066] [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: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to assess the utility of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 3D SPACE T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) sequences in evaluating cavernous sinus invasion by pituitary adenomas. METHODS Data were collected from patients who underwent continuous pituitary MRIexaminations at the Medical Imaging Center of our hospital from October 2019 to February 2021. Eligible cases were evaluated for sagittal and axial T1WI sequences, coronal 3D SPACE T2WI sequences, and sagittal and coronal enhanced T1-weighted imaging (T1WI) sequences using the INFINITT PACS workstation. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test for paired samples and the Mann-Whitney U test for 2 independent samples were used to statistically analyze differences in image quality scores among various groups. In addition, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of each observation index were compared with intraoperative results. RESULTS 3D SPACE T2WI showed superior cavernous sinus imaging quality compared with contrast enhanced T1WI and T2WI plain scans (P < 0.05). The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were 100%, 90.0%, 55.60%, and 100.0%, respectively. The accuracy for pituitary adenoma invasiveness diagnosis based on cavernous sinus medial wall integrity was 94.40%. CONCLUSIONS The imaging quality of the medial wall of the cavernous sinus on the 3D SPACE T2WI plain scan sequence surpassed that of contrast enhanced T1WI TSE-enhanced scans and T2WI TSE plain scans. The continuous observation of the medial wall of the cavernous sinus using this sequence holds great diagnostic value for assessing cavernous sinus invasion by pituitary adenomas. This strategy is more reliable than traditional MRI observation indicators.
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- Yuyang Chen
- Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou Clinical Medical College (900th Hospital), Fuzhou, China
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- Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou Clinical Medical College (900th Hospital), Fuzhou, China; Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou Clinical Medical College (900th Hospital), Fuzhou, China
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- Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou Clinical Medical College (900th Hospital), Fuzhou, China
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- Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou Clinical Medical College (900th Hospital), Fuzhou, China
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- Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Fuzhou Clinical Medical College (900th Hospital), Fuzhou, China.
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K M N MN, K R S, Paul Sreeram M. Muscling mussels: Understanding the invasive potential of the South American bivalve Mytella strigata (Hanley, 1843) in the Northern Indian Ocean. Sci Total Environ 2024; 916:170243. [PMID: 38244621 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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In past decades, non-native species invasion has emerged as one of the leading drivers of biodiversity loss in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems globally. In aquatic ecosystems, invasion by bivalve species has increased substantially due to their evolutionary resilience and adaptability. This study aimed to determine the habitat suitability of the South American bivalve Mytella strigata in the northern Indian Ocean using Species distribution modelling. The species occurrence and environmental data for model building were extracted from GBIF, Bio-ORACLE, The World Bank Data Catalogue and GMED. Pearson's correlation (<0.7) and Variance inflation factor (<10) analyses were used to select the environmental covariates. Individual models were built by combining the native range occurrence data of Mytella strigata with the bioclimatic data under the current climatic setting. Ten individual models were built and ensembled to create the final model using the biomod2 package. The variable importance score and the response curve plot were used to identify the most crucial variable and its influence on the models. Distance to port had the highest influence on predicting the distribution of Mytella strigata. The results indicated that the western coast of India as more susceptible to invasion. Our predictions indicate that the species has the potential to become highly invasive in the region, given the vast habitat suitability and documented introduction and presence of the species in the region. This research generated baseline information on the habitat suitability of M. strigata that will aid in managing and restricting its spread in the region. Considering the substantial impact of the species in other introduced ranges worldwide, immediate action should be initiated for the swift management of M. strigata from the Indian coast.
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- Mohamed Nisin K M N
- ICAR - Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi 682 018, Kerala, India; School of Marine Science, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi 682 022, India
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- ICAR - Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi 682 018, Kerala, India.
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- ICAR - Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi 682 018, Kerala, India
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Ma WQ, Miao MC, Ding PA, Tan BB, Liu WB, Guo S, Er LM, Zhang ZD, Zhao Q. CALD1 facilitates epithelial-mesenchymal transition progression in gastric cancer cells by modulating the PI3K-Akt pathway. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2024; 16:1029-1045. [PMID: 38577446 PMCID: PMC10989365 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i3.1029] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND CALD1 has been discovered to be abnormally expressed in a variety of malignant tumors, including gastric cancer (GC), and is associated with tumor progression and immune infiltration; however, the roles and mechanisms of CALD1 in epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in GC are unknown. AIM To investigate the role and mechanism of CALD1 in GC progression, invasion, and migration. METHODS In this study, the relationship between CALD1 and GC, as well as the possible network regulatory mechanisms of CALD1, was investigated by bioinformatics and validated by experiments. CALD1-siRNA was synthesized and used to transfect GC cells. Cell activity was measured using the CCK-8 method, cell migration and invasive ability were measured using wound healing assay and Transwell assay, and the expression levels of relevant genes and proteins in each group of cells were measured using qRT-PCR and Western blot. A GC cell xenograft model was established to verify the results of in vitro experiments. RESULTS Bioinformatics results showed that CALD1 was highly expressed in GC tissues, and CALD1 was significantly higher in EMT-type GC tissues than in tissues of other types of GC. The prognosis of patients with high expression of CALD1 was worse than that of patients with low expression, and a prognostic model was constructed and evaluated. The experimental results were consistent with the results of the bioinformatics analysis. The expression level of CALD1 in GC cell lines was all higher than that in gastric epithelial cell line GES-1, with the strongest expression found in AGS and MKN45 cells. Cell activity was significantly reduced after CALD1-siRNA transfection of AGS and MKN45 cells. The ability of AGS and MKN45 cells to migrate and invade was reduced after CALD1-siRNA transfection, and the related mRNA and protein expression was altered. According to bioinformatics findings in GC samples, the CALD1 gene was significantly associated with the expression of members of the PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling pathway as well as the EMT signaling pathway, and was closely related to the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway. Experimental validation revealed that upregulation of CALD1 increased the expression of PI3K, p-AKT, and p-mTOR, members of the PI3K-Akt pathway,while decreasing the expression of PTEN; PI3K-Akt inhibitor treatment decreased the expression of PI3K, p-AKT, and p-mTOR in cells overexpressing CALD1 (still higher than that in the normal group), but increased the expression of PTEN (still lower than that in the normal group). CCK-8 results revealed that the effect of CALD1 on tumor cell activity was decreased by the addition of the inhibitor. Scratch and Transwell experiments showed that the effect of CALD1 on tumor cell migration and invasion was weakened by the addition of the PI3K-Akt inhibitor. The mRNA and protein levels of EMT-related genes in AGS and MKN45 cells were greatly altered by the overexpression of CALD1, whereas the effect of overexpression of CALD1 was significantly weakened by the addition of the PI3K-Akt inhibitor. Animal experiments showed that tumour growth was slow after inhibition of CALD1, and the expression of some PI3K-Akt and EMT pathway proteins was altered. CONCLUSION Increased expression of CALD1 is a key factor in the progression, invasion, and metastasis of GC, which may be associated with regulating the PI3K-Akt pathway to promote EMT.
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- Wen-Qian Ma
- Department of Endoscopy, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Comprehensive Treatment of Gastric Cancer, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Comprehensive Treatment of Gastric Cancer, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
- The Third Department of Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Comprehensive Treatment of Gastric Cancer, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
- The Third Department of Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Comprehensive Treatment of Gastric Cancer, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
- The Third Department of Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Endoscopy, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Comprehensive Treatment of Gastric Cancer, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Endoscopy, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Comprehensive Treatment of Gastric Cancer, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Comprehensive Treatment of Gastric Cancer, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
- The Third Department of Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Comprehensive Treatment of Gastric Cancer, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
- The Third Department of Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
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Xu T, Yuan J, Song F, Zhang N, Gao C, Chen Z. Exploring the functional role of tRF-39-8HM2OSRNLNKSEKH9 in hepatocellular carcinoma. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27153. [PMID: 38455567 PMCID: PMC10918225 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27153] [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: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is associated with high morbidity and mortality globally. tRNA-derived small RNAs (tsRNAs) have emerged as potential targets for cancer treatment. However, the specific impact of tsRNAs on HCC remains undiscovered. In this study, we aimed to investigate the biological significance of tsRNAs in HCC. First, we screened the differentially expressed tsRNAs in HCC tissues and normal tissues adjacent to the tumor (NAT) using high-throughput sequencing and the results showed that tRF-39-8HM2OSRNLNKSEKH9 was more highly expressed in HCC tissues than NATs. Agarose gel electrophoresis (AGE), nuclear-cytoplasmic separation assays and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) were employed to assess the characterization of tRF-39-8HM2OSRNLNKSEKH9. The relationship between the expression of tRF-39-8HM2OSRNLNKSEKH9 and clinicopathological parameters was evaluated and we found that it was positively associated with tumor size. The cell counting kit-8 (CCK8) assay, colony formation assay and EdU staining assay were employed to investigate the role of tRF-39-8HM2OSRNLNKSEKH9 in the proliferation of HCC cells. Additionally, transwell assays demonstrated that overexpression of tRF-39-8HM2OSRNLNKSEKH9 could accelerate cell migration capability. Taken together, tRF-39-8HM2OSRNLNKSEKH9 was highly expressed in HCC cells, serum and tissues, and it may play an oncogenic role in HCC cells through interacting with downstream mRNA targets.
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- Tianxin Xu
- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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Conner SJ, Guarin JR, Le TT, Fatherree JP, Kelley C, Payne SL, Parker SR, Bloomer H, Zhang C, Salhany K, McGinn RA, Henrich E, Yui A, Srinivasan D, Borges H, Oudin MJ. Cell morphology best predicts tumorigenicity and metastasis in vivo across multiple TNBC cell lines of different metastatic potential. Breast Cancer Res 2024; 26:43. [PMID: 38468326 PMCID: PMC10929179 DOI: 10.1186/s13058-024-01796-8] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Metastasis is the leading cause of death in breast cancer patients. For metastasis to occur, tumor cells must invade locally, intravasate, and colonize distant tissues and organs, all steps that require tumor cell migration. The majority of studies on invasion and metastasis rely on human breast cancer cell lines. While it is known that these cells have different properties and abilities for growth and metastasis, the in vitro morphological, proliferative, migratory, and invasive behavior of these cell lines and their correlation to in vivo behavior is poorly understood. Thus, we sought to classify each cell line as poorly or highly metastatic by characterizing tumor growth and metastasis in a murine model of six commonly used human triple-negative breast cancer xenografts, as well as determine which in vitro assays commonly used to study cell motility best predict in vivo metastasis. METHODS We evaluated the liver and lung metastasis of human TNBC cell lines MDA-MB-231, MDA-MB-468, BT549, Hs578T, BT20, and SUM159 in immunocompromised mice. We characterized each cell line's cell morphology, proliferation, and motility in 2D and 3D to determine the variation in these parameters between cell lines. RESULTS We identified MDA-MB-231, MDA-MB-468, and BT549 cells as highly tumorigenic and metastatic, Hs578T as poorly tumorigenic and metastatic, BT20 as intermediate tumorigenic with poor metastasis to the lungs but highly metastatic to the livers, and SUM159 as intermediate tumorigenic but poorly metastatic to the lungs and livers. We showed that metrics that characterize cell morphology are the most predictive of tumor growth and metastatic potential to the lungs and liver. Further, we found that no single in vitro motility assay in 2D or 3D significantly correlated with metastasis in vivo. CONCLUSIONS Our results provide an important resource for the TNBC research community, identifying the metastatic potential of 6 commonly used cell lines. Our findings also support the use of cell morphological analysis to investigate the metastatic potential and emphasize the need for multiple in vitro motility metrics using multiple cell lines to represent the heterogeneity of metastasis in vivo.
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- Sydney J Conner
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 College Ave, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 College Ave, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 College Ave, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 College Ave, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 College Ave, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 College Ave, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 College Ave, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 College Ave, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 College Ave, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 College Ave, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 College Ave, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 College Ave, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 College Ave, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 College Ave, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 College Ave, Medford, MA, 02155, USA.
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Martinez MAQ, Zhao CZ, Moore FEQ, Yee C, Zhang W, Shen K, Martin BL, Matus DQ. Cell cycle perturbation uncouples mitotic progression and invasive behavior in a post-mitotic cell. Differentiation 2024; 137:100765. [PMID: 38522217 DOI: 10.1016/j.diff.2024.100765] [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: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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The acquisition of the post-mitotic state is crucial for the execution of many terminally differentiated cell behaviors during organismal development. However, the mechanisms that maintain the post-mitotic state in this context remain poorly understood. To gain insight into these mechanisms, we used the genetically and visually accessible model of C. elegans anchor cell (AC) invasion into the vulval epithelium. The AC is a terminally differentiated uterine cell that normally exits the cell cycle and enters a post-mitotic state before initiating contact between the uterus and vulva through a cell invasion event. Here, we set out to identify the set of negative cell cycle regulators that maintain the AC in this post-mitotic, invasive state. Our findings revealed a critical role for CKI-1 (p21CIP1/p27KIP1) in redundantly maintaining the post-mitotic state of the AC, as loss of CKI-1 in combination with other negative cell cycle regulators-including CKI-2 (p21CIP1/p27KIP1), LIN-35 (pRb/p107/p130), FZR-1 (Cdh1/Hct1), and LIN-23 (β-TrCP)-resulted in proliferating ACs. Remarkably, time-lapse imaging revealed that these ACs retain their ability to invade. Upon examination of a node in the gene regulatory network controlling AC invasion, we determined that proliferating, invasive ACs do so by maintaining aspects of pro-invasive gene expression. We therefore report that the requirement for a post-mitotic state for invasive cell behavior can be bypassed following direct cell cycle perturbation.
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- Michael A Q Martinez
- Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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- Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Department of Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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- Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Department of Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA.
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He W, Zhang Z, Tan Z, Liu X, Wang Z, Xiong B, Shen X, Zhu X. PSMB2 plays an oncogenic role in glioma and correlates to the immune microenvironment. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5861. [PMID: 38467767 PMCID: PMC10928079 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56493-5] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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There has been an upward trend in the incidence of glioma, with high recurrence and high mortality. The beta subunits of the 20S proteasome are encoded by the proteasome beta (PSMB) genes and may affect the proteasome's function in glioma, assembly and inhibitor binding. This study attempted to reveal the function of the proliferation and invasion of glioma cells, which is affected by proteasome 20S subunit beta 2 (PSMB2). We subjected the data downloaded from the TCGA database to ROC, survival, and enrichment analyses. After establishing the stable PSMB2 knockdown glioma cell line. We detect the changes in the proliferation, invasion and migration of glioma cells by plate colony formation assay, transwell assay, wound healing assay and flow cytometry and PSMB2 expression was verified by quantitative PCR and Western blotting to identify the mRNA and protein levels. PSMB2 expression was higher in glioma tissues, and its expression positively correlated with poor prognosis and high tumor grade and after PSMB2 knockdown, the proliferation, invasion and migration of glioma cells were weakened.
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- Wei He
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second affiliated hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Institute of Neuroscience, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second affiliated hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Institute of Neuroscience, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second affiliated hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second affiliated hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second affiliated hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The People's Hospital of Gao an, Yichun, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second affiliated hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second affiliated hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
- Institute of Neuroscience, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
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Durand K, An H, Nam K. Invasive fall armyworms are corn strain. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5696. [PMID: 38459145 PMCID: PMC10923878 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56301-0] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is one of the major pest insects in diverse crop plants, including maize, rice, and cotton. While the fall armyworm is native to North and South America, its invasion was first reported in West Africa in 2016. Since then, this species has rapidly spread across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Oceania, as well as Egypt and Cyprus. The fall armyworm is composed of two sympatric strains, the corn and rice strains, designated to their preferred host plants, in native areas. It remains surprisingly unclear whether invasive fall armyworms belong to the corn strain, rice strain, or hybrids of the two, despite a large number of population genetics studies. In this study, we performed population genomics analyses using globally collected 116 samples to identify the strains of invasive fall armyworms. We observed that invasive fall armyworms are genomically most similar to the corn strain. The reconstructed phylogenetic tree supports the hypothesis that invasive fall armyworms originated from the corn strain. All genomic loci of invasive populations exhibit higher genetic similarity to the corn strains compared to the rice strains. Furthermore, we found no evidence of gene flow from rice strains to invasive populations at any genomic locus. These results demonstrate that invasive fall armyworms belong to the corn strain. These results suggest that invasive fall armyworms likely have very limited potential to infest rice. Therefore, the management plan should primarily focus on crops preferred by the corn strain.
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- DGIMI, Univ Montpellier, INRAE, Montpellier, France
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- DGIMI, Univ Montpellier, INRAE, Montpellier, France.
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Tersigni C, Di Simone N, Lucchetti D, Colella F, Onori M, Perossini S, Vidiri A, Franco R, Sgambato A, Vatish M, Lanzone A, Scambia G, Cavaliere AF. Shedding of Syncytiotrophoblast-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Is Increased in Placenta Previa and Accreta Spectrum. Reprod Sci 2024:10.1007/s43032-024-01491-1. [PMID: 38453772 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01491-1] [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: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) refers to excessive placental invasion into the maternal uterus and it is associated with high risk of obstetric haemorrhage and adverse maternal-neonatal outcomes. Currently, no specific circulating biomarkers of PAS have been identified. Given that in PAS disorders, the depth and the extension of placental invasion into the uterus are expected to be increased, in this study, we analysed plasma levels of syncytiotrophoblast-derived extracellular vesicles (STBEVs) in women with placenta previa (PP), at a high risk of PAS disorders, and pregnant women with normal placentation. Venous blood samples were collected from 35 women with ultrasonographic diagnosis of PP and 35 women with normal placentation, matched for gestational age. Plasma samples were ultracentrifuged at 120.000 g to collect extracellular vesicles (EVs). To identify and quantify plasma placenta-derived EVs (or STBEVs), EVs were analysed by flow cytometry using a monoclonal antibody against placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP). Plasma levels of STBEVs were significantly higher in PP patients compared to controls. Plasma levels of STBEVs in women with PP and PAS showed a trend to a higher concentration compared to women with PP without PAS, although not reaching a statistical significance. Circulating STBEVs are potential candidates as biological markers to be integrated to ultrasonography in the antenatal screening programme for PAS. More studies are needed to confirm our observation in a larger cohort of patients and to analyse a possible association between high circulating levels of STBEVs and PAS.
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- Chiara Tersigni
- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna e del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
- Istituto di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele, 20072, Milan, Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento Universitario di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, L.go F. Vito 1, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento Universitario di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, L.go F. Vito 1, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Istituto di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Istituto di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Istituto di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Istituto di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento Universitario di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, L.go F. Vito 1, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna e del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
- Istituto di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna e del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
- Istituto di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gemelli Isola Hospital, Via di Ponte Quattro capi, 39, 00186, Rome, Italy
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Wang C, Ju H, Zhou L, Zhu Y, Wu L, Deng X, Jiang L, Sun L, Xu Y. TET3-mediated novel regulatory mechanism affecting trophoblast invasion and migration: Implications for preeclampsia development. Placenta 2024; 147:31-41. [PMID: 38295560 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2024.01.010] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Aberrant expression of genes has been demonstrated to be related to the abnormal function of trophoblasts and lead to the occurrence and progression of Preeclampsia (PE). However, the underlying mechanism of PE has not been elucidated. METHODS We performed PCR analysis to investigate TET3 expression in PE placental tissues. Cell assays were performed in HTR-8/SVneo and JAR. Cell invasion and migration events were investigated by transwell assays in vitro. ChIP-PCR and Targeted bisulfite sequencing were conducted to detect the demethylation of related CpG sites in the KLF13 promoter after inhibition of TET3. In conjunction with bioinformatics analysis, luciferase reporter assays were performed to elucidate the mechanism by which miR-544 binds to TET3/KLF13 mRNA. RESULTS In this study, we identified genes associated with human extravillous trophoblasts by conducting sc-seq analysis from the GEO. Then, we measured the expression of TET3 in a larger clinical sample. The results showed that TET3, a DNA demethylase, was found to be expressed at much higher levels in the preeclamptic placenta compared to the control. Then, the inhibition of TET3 significantly promoted trophoblast cell migration and invasion. Conversely, TET3 overexpression suppressed cell migration and invasion in vitro. Further RNA sequencing and mechanism analysis indicated that the inhibition of TET3 suppressed the activation of KLF13 by reducing the demethylation of related CpG sites in the KLF13 promoter, thereby transcriptionally inactivating KLF13 expression. Moreover, luciferase reporter assay indicate that TET3 and KLF13 were direct targets of miR-544. DISCUSSION This study uncovers a TET3-mediated regulatory mechanism in PE progression and suggests that targeting the placental miR-544-TET3-KLF13-axis might provide new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for PE.
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- Cong Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, China; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Changzhou Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital Changzhou Medical Center of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213000, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200336, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Niu Q, Li H, Du L, Wang R, Lin J, Chen A, Jia C, Jin L, Li F. Development of a Multi-Parametric ultrasonography nomogram for prediction of invasiveness in ductal carcinoma in situ. Eur J Radiol 2024; 175:111415. [PMID: 38471320 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2024.111415] [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: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the independent risk variables associated with the potential invasiveness of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) on multi-parametric ultrasonography, and further construct a nomogram for risk assessment. METHODS Consecutive patients from January 2017 to December 2022 who were suspected of having ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) based on magnetic resonance imaging or mammography were prospectively enrolled. Histopathological findings after surgical resection served as the gold standard. Grayscale ultrasound, Doppler ultrasound, shear wave elastography (SWE), and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) examinations were preoperative performed. Binary logistic regression was used for multifactorial analysis to identify independent risk factors from multi-parametric ultrasonography. The correlation between independent risk factors and pathological prognostic markers was analyzed. The predictive efficacy of DCIS associated with invasiveness was assessed by logistic analysis, and a nomogram was established. RESULTS A total of 250 DCIS lesions were enrolled from 249 patients, comprising 85 pure DCIS and 165 DCIS with invasion (DCIS-IDC), of which 41 exhibited micro-invasion. The multivariate analysis identified independent risk factors for DCIS with invasion on multi-parametric ultrasonography, including image size (>2cm), Doppler ultrasound RI (≥0.72), SWE's Emax (≥66.4 kPa), hyper-enhancement, centripetal enhancement, increased surrounding vessel, and no contrast agent retention on CEUS. These factors correlated with histological grade, Ki-67, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) (P < 0.1). The multi-parametric ultrasound approach demonstrated good predictive performance (sensitivity 89.7 %, specificity 73.8 %, AUC 0.903), surpassing single US modality or combinations with SWE or CEUS modalities. Utilizing these factors, a predictive nomogram achieved a respectable performance (AUC of 0.889) for predicting DCIS with invasion. Additionally, a separate nomogram for predicting DCIS with micro-invasion, incorporating independent risk factors such as RI (≥0.72), SWE's Emax (≥65.2 kPa), and centripetal enhancement, demonstrated an AUC of 0.867. CONCLUSION Multi-parametric ultrasonography demonstrates good discriminatory ability in predicting both DCIS with invasion and micro-invasion through the analysis of lesion morphology, stiffness, neovascular architecture, and perfusion. The use of a nomogram based on ultrasonographic images offers an intuitive and effective method for assessing the risk of invasion in DCIS. Although the nomogram is not currently considered a clinically applicable diagnostic tool due to its AUC being below the threshold of 0.9, further research and development are anticipated to yield positive outcomes and enhance its viability for clinical utilization.
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- Qinghua Niu
- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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