Objective To explore the feasibility of allogeneic marrow stromal stem cells(MSCs) as seed cells to construct tissue engineered bone bydetecting the expressions of interleukin 2(IL-2) and IL-2 receptor in rhesus monkeys after implanting these tissue engineered bones.Methods Engineered bones were constructed with osteoblasts which derived from allogeneic MSCs and bio-derived materials in vitro, and then were implanted to bridge 2.5 cm segmental bone defects of left radius in 15 rhesus monkeys as experimental group, bioderived materials only were implanted to bridge same size defects of right radius as control group. Every 3 monkeys were sacrificed in the 1st, the 2nd, the 3rd, the 6th andthe 12th weeks postoperatively and the expressions of IL-2 and IL-2 receptor in blood and graft samples were detected quantitatively by enzymelinked immuneosorbent assay (ELISA).Results There was no significant difference in the contents of IL-2 and its receptor between 2 groups（P＞0.05）. The contents ofIL-2 and its receptor increased from the 2nd week and maintained high level from the 2nd to the 6th week, but decreased after 6 weeks.ConclusionTissue engineered bones constructed with allogeneic MSCs and bio-derived materials show low immunogenicity. Allogeneic MSCs may be used as seed cells to construct tissue engineered bone.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the inhibitory effect of small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting peroxisome-proliferator-activated receptor-γcoactivator-1α(PGC-1α) on retinal neovascularization in the mouse. MethodsEighty seven-day-old C57BL/6J mice were divided into normal group, model blank group, model control group and PGC-1αsiRNA group, twenty mice in each group. Mice in the normal group were kept in normal room air. Mice in the model blank group, model control group and PGC-1αsiRNA group were induced for retinal neovascularization by hypoxia. Liposome with PGC-1αsiRNA (1 μl) and liposome with negative control siRNA (1 μl) were injected into the vitreous in the PGC-1αsiRNA group and model control group respectively when mice were moved out to room air from the cabin (Postnatal 12). No injection were performed in the model blank group. At postnatal 17, fluorescein angiography was used to assess the vascular pattern.The proliferative neovascular response was quantified by counting the nuclei of new vessels extending from the retina into the vitreous in cross-sections. PGC-1αand vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) level in retina were measured by real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) and Western blot. Inhibition efficiency of PGC-1αsiRNA on PGC-1αand VEGF was calculated. ResultsMice in the normal group showed reticular distribution of retinal blood vessels. Central nonperfused retina, neovascular tufts and fluorescein leakage were seen in the model blank group and model control group. Neovascular tuft and fluorescein leakage were decreased in the PGC-1αsiRNA group compared to the model blank group and model control group. The neovascular nuclei were increased in the model blank group and model control group compared to the normal group (P < 0.05). The neovascular nuclei were decreased in the PGC-1αsiRNA group compared to the model blank group and model control group (P < 0.05). The expression of PGC-1αmRNA and protein in retina was increased significantly in the model blank group and model control group as compared with normal group, while decreased 54% and 53% respectively in the PGC-1αsiRNA group as compared with model blank group and model control group (P < 0.05). The expression of VEGF mRNA and protein in retina was increased significantly in the model blank group and model control group as compared with normal group, while decreased significantly in the PGC-1αsiRNA group (decreased 48% and 40% respectively) as compared with model blank group and model control group (P < 0.05). ConclusionsIntravitreal injection of PGC-1αsiRNA mediated by liposome can inhibit retinal neovascularization in the mouse effectively.
ObjectiveTo explore the value of a radiomics model based on ultrasound imaging in predicting the HER-2 status of breast cancer prior to surgery.MethodsA total of 230 patients with invasive breast cancer were retrospectively analyzed, all the patients underwent preoperative breast ultrasound examination. According to the order of examination time, the patients were categorized into training group (n=115) and validation group (n=115). Image J software was used to manually delineate the lesion area in the ultrasound image along the tumor boundary. Pyradiomics was used to extract 1 820 features from each lesion area, and three statistical methods were used to screen features. A logistic regression model was used to construct ultrasound imaging radiomics model. The receive operating characteristic curve (ROC), calibration curve and decision curve were used to evaluate the performance and value of ultrasound imaging radiomics model in predicting HER-2 status.ResultsNine key image features were identified to construct ultrasound imaging radiomics model. The area of under the ROC curve of the model in the training group and the validation group were 0.82 (95%CI 0.74 to 0.90) and 0.81 (95%CI 0.72 to 0.89), respectively. The calibration curve showed that the model had a good calibration in both the training and validation groups.ConclusionsUltrasound-based imaging radiomics model is of significant value in predicting the HER-2 status of breast cancer prior to surgery.
Objective To investigate the expression and significance of Fork head /winged helix protein 3 (Foxp3) , retinoic acid-related orphan receptorγt (RORγt) , and interleukin-17 (IL-17) in Guinea pigs with emphysema. Methods Smoking and active immunization with elastin were separately used in guinea pigs to establish emphysema model. Then the destruction of lung tissue was assayed by measurement of the average radius of alveolar. The expressions of Foxp3 , RORγt, and IL-17 in lung tissue of the guinea pigs were detected by immunohistochemical technique. The results were compared with the normal control group by the analysis of variance or kruskal-Wallis test. Spearman rank correlation was used to analyze the correlation between the ratio of Foxp3/RORγt and IL-17, also the correlation between Foxp3/RORγt and the average radius of alveolar. Results In the smoking group and the active immunization group, the average radius of alveolar were significantly longer than the control group (Plt;0.05) . And the expression of Foxp3/RORγt was significantly unbalanced, with the number of Foxp3-positive cells decreased and RORγt-positive cells increased (Plt;0.05) . Meanwhile the level of IL-17 was significantly increased compared with the control group ( Plt;0.05) . The difference between the smoking group and the active immunization group was not significant (Pgt;0.05) . The ratio of Foxp3/RORγt was negatively correlated with the level of IL-17 and the average radius of alveolar. Conclusions Active immunization with elastin can induce emphysema in guinea pigs. The Foxp3/RORγt expression was unbalanced in lung tissue of guinea pigs with emphysema.This imbalance may be an important mechanism attributed to the disordered expression of CD4+ Treg cells and Th17 cells, which may be involved in autoimmune regulation and development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Objective To investigate the expression of growth hormone receptor (GHR) in human gastric cancer tissue. Methods The GHR was detected in samples of the human gastric cancer (57 cases) and the distal normal tissues (57 cases) by immunohistochemistry technique. Results The GHR expression positive rate was 80.7%(46/57) in the human gastric cancer tissues and 70.2%(40/57) in the distal normal tissues. There was no statistic difference between the human gastric cancer tissues and the distal normal tissues (Pgt;0.05). There were also no statistic differences among the gastric cancer tissues of different differentiation, different tissue type, different gender and different age ranges (Pgt;0.05). Conclusion It is similar that the expression of GHR between the human gastric cancer tissues and the distal normal tissues.
Objective To explore the clinical significance of estrogen receptor α( ERα) , estrogen receptor β( ERβ) in non-small cell lung cancer( NSCLC) .Methods EnVision method was used to detect the expressions of ERα, ERβ, vascular endothelial growth factor( VEGF) , and microvessel density( MVD) in 54 NSCLC patients, 10 patients with lung benign lesions, and 10 normal controls. The interrelation between ERα, ERβ, VEGF, and MVD was analyzed. Results No obvious expressions of ERα and ERβwere observed in the normal lung tissues and lung benign lesions. The positive expression rates of ERα, ERβ, and VEGF in NSCLC were 20. 4% ( 11/54) , 64. 8% ( 35/54) , and 64. 8% ( 35/54) , respectively. There were no significant differences between ERαin regard to clinical parameters of NSCLC. But the expression of ERβwas dependent on pathological classification and differentiation of NSCLC. The expression of ERβ was significantly higher in adenocarcinoma than in squamous cell carcinoma( P lt; 0. 05) . The expression rate of ERβin well differentiated group was significantly higher than that in low, moderately differentiated group( P lt;0. 05) . There were significant differences between VEGF in regard to lymph node metastasis and TNM stage. The expression of ERαinterrelated with VEGF and MVD with r value of 0. 4 and 0. 685 respectively ( P lt;0. 05) . There was little correlation between ERβ and VEGF, MVD( P gt; 0. 05) . Conclusion Theexpression of ERβ correlates with pathological classification and differentiation of NSCLC, suggesting its significance in evaluating the pathological classification and malignant degree of NSCLC. The expression of ERαcorrelates with VEGF and MVD, suggesting that ERαpossibly promote micro-angiogenesis of NSCLC by VEGF pathway.
Objective To evaluate the association between fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) rs2981582 polymorphism and the risk of breast cancer in Chinese population. Methods PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Chinese Science and Technology Academic Journal, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, Chinese Journal Full-Text Database, and Wanfang Database were searched to identify relevant articles that investigated the association of FGFR2 rs2981582 polymorphism with breast cancer risk from their inception to March 2018. A meta-analysis was performed by using the Stata 12.0 software. Results A total of 11 case-control studies were included in the present meta-analysis, including 5 921 breast cancer cases and 5 909 healthy controls. The pooled results indicated that, there was significant association between FGFR2 rs2981582 polymorphism and susceptibility of breast cancer in Chinese population under allele model ［C vs. T: OR=1.07, 95% CI was (1.01, 1.14), P=0.027］, heterozygote model ［CC vs. CT: OR=1.12, 95% CI was (1.01, 1.24), P=0.026］, homozygous model ［CC vs. TT: OR=1.19, 95% CI was (1.05, 1.34), P=0.005］, dominant model ［CC vs. CT+TT: OR=1.10, 95% CI was (1.00, 1.21), P=0.040］, and recessive model ［TT vs. CC+CT: OR=1.19, 95% CI was (1.10, 1.30), P<0.001］. Conclusion FGFR2 rs2981582 polymorphism was associated with the risk of breast cancer in Chinese population.
【Abstract】Objective To study the regulatory ability of peroxisome proliferatoractivated receptor γ(PPARγ) ligands to the inflammatory response in human gallbladder epithelial cells. Methods Culture human gallbladder epithelial cells and identify them . Cells were treated for 24 hours with 0, 10 μmol/L, 20 μmol/L, 30 μmol/L, 50 μmol/L and 100 μmol/L of Ciglitazone during cellular growth peak(5th day), then stimulated them with hIL-1β 5 ng/ml for 2 hours and measured the concentration of IL-6、IL-8 and TNF-α in cellular supernatants by riadioimmunoassay. Results Contrasted with control group, the expression of IL-6 and IL-8 in each test group were inhibited （P＜0.001）. The IL-6 and IL-8 levels were gradually dropped and corelated with the dosage of Cigtitazone, and manifested dosagedependence (P＜0.001). The concentration of TNF-α could not be measured. Conclusion PPARγ ligands can inhibit the expression of IL-6 and IL-8 in human gallbladder epithelial cells and probably produce effect in the regulation of cholecystic inflammation.
【摘要】 目的 血管紧张素受体拮抗剂（angiotension Ⅱ receptor blockers，ARB）是血液透析患者常用的降压药物之一，可对肾脏的排钾功能产生影响。研究通过对血液透析患者高钾血症的发生情况进行调查，了解并分析相关影响因素，探讨ARB类药物在血液透析患者中应用的安全性。 方法 2010年1月－2010年7月对95例维持性血液透析患者的临床资料进行调查，比较ARB组和非ARB组高钾血症的发生率，并将可能的危险因素和高钾血症的发生率进行相关性分析。 结果 纳入患者中使用ARB类降压药47例，未使用ARB类降压药48例。ARB组高钾血症15例（31.9%），非ARB组高钾血症14例（29.2%），发生率无统计学意义（Pgt;0.05）。将高钾患者和血钾正常患者做对比，高钾血症组年龄较轻[（47.69±13.64）岁，（54.50±13.54）岁；Plt;0.05]，尿量lt;400 mL者所占比例更大（89.7%，57.6%；Plt;0.05）。logistic回归分析结果显示，高钾血症的发生与年龄、透析次数、尿量相关，而与ARB药物的使用无关。 结论 血液透析患者高钾血症的发生与患者的透析次数、尿量、年龄相关，ARB类药物的使用未增加高钾血症的发生率。【Abstract】 Objective To analyze the risk factors for hyperkalemia and evaluate the security of ARBs application in hemodialysis patients, as angiotensin Ⅱ receptor blockers (ARBs) are commonly used anti-hypertensive drugs in hemodialysis patients, and they may affect the renal excretion of potassium. Methods The clinical data of 95 hemodialysis patients were investigated from January 2010 to July 2010. We compared the incidence of hyperkalemia in ARBs group and non-ARBs group, and also analyzed the correlation between the possible risk factors and hyperkalemia incidence. Results There were 47 patients in the ARBs group and 48 patients in the non-ARBs group. Fifteen patients (31.9%) in the ARBs group and 14 (29.2%) in the non-ARBs group had hyperkalemia, and there was no significant difference in the proportion of patients who had hyperkalemia between the two groups (Pgt;0.05). Compared with patients without hyperkalemia, patients with hyperkalemia were younger [(47.69±13.64) vs. (54.50±13.54) years, Plt;0.05], and more often had urine volume less than 400 mL (89.7% vs. 57.6%, Plt;0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that the incidence of hyperkalemia was related to age, frequency of dialysis, and urine volume, not to ARBs. Conclusion The incidence of hyperkalemia in hemodialysis patients is related to the frequency of dialysis, urine volume and age; ARBs do not increase the incidence of hyperkalemia.
Objective To identify the effects of single immunoglobin IL-1 receptor related protein （SIGIRR） on inflammation induced by high mobility group box 1 （HMGB1） in A549 derived from human alveolar epithelial cells. Methods Eukaryotic expression vectors pCDNA3.1（+） constructed with SIGIRR cDNA were transiently transfected into A549 cells，in which SIGIRR was forced to be over-expressed. Western blot and RT-PCR were applied to detect the expression level of SIGIRR after transfection. After the stimulation by HMGB1，the transcriptional activity of NF-κB in A549 cells was detected by dual-luciferase reporter assay system，and the protein levels of inflammatory cytokine TNF-α and IL-1β were measured by ELISA. Results The expression level of SIGIRR increased significantly in A549 cells transfected with SIGIRR vectors. The transcriptional activity of NF-κB was enhanced obviously after HMGB1 treatment in A549 cells by dual-luciferase reporter assay system，while the transfection of SIGIRR vectors decreased the activity. The protein levels of TNF-α and IL-1β were down-regulated in A549 cells over-expressing SIGIRR after HMGB1 stimulation compared with the non-transfected cells. Conclusions Up-regulated SIGIRR expression can inhibit HMGB1-induced proinlammatory cytokine release in A549 cells such as TNF-α and IL-1β. The transcriptional activity of NF-κB is dampened by SIGIRR transfection，implying that the anti-inflammatory effects of SIGIRR may be involved in the regulation of NF-κB.