scholarly journals A MicroRNA-124 Polymorphism is Associated with Fracture Healing via Modulating BMP6 Expression

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 2161-2170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Zou ◽  
Guichun Zhang ◽  
Lifeng Liu ◽  
Chen Chen ◽  
Xuecheng Cao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Expression ◽  
Fracture Healing ◽  
Plate Osteosynthesis ◽  
Distal Tibia ◽  
Expression Level ◽  
Protein Expression Level ◽  
Regulatory Relationship ◽  
Metaphyseal Fracture ◽  
Mrna And Protein Expression ◽  
The Impact

Background: miR-124-3p has been reported to be involved in the pathogenesis of many diseases by modulating a variety of signaling pathways. In this study, we aimed to understand the impact of miR-124-3p expression level on the fracture healing in the patients of metaphyseal fracture of distal tibia, who received minimal invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis. Methods: We firstly collected 195 patients of metaphyseal fracture of distal tibia, and the genotype of rs531564 was determined: GG (n=124) and GC+CC (n=71). We collected information of the participants including age, gender, total in-hospital time, smoking and alcohol consumption. Subsequently, we searched the miRNA database online to identify the possible binding sequence of miR-124-3p located within the 3’-UTR of the target gene. We did correlation analysis and luciferase to understand the regulatory relationship between miR-124-3p and BMP6. Meanwhile, we also conducted real time PCR and western blotting analysis to study the mRNA and protein expression level of BMP6 in different genotype groups. We then treated the cells with scramble control, miR-124-3p mimics, BMP6 siRNA and miR-124-3p inhibitors to investigate the influence of miR-124-3p on the expression of BMP6, viability and apoptosis of cells. Results: Total in-hospital time was significantly longer in GC+CC group than GG group. MiR-124-3p was up-regulated in GG group than GC and CC groups. BMP6 was virtual target of miR-124-3p. There existed negative regulatory relationship betweenmiR-124-3p and BMP6. The mRNA and protein expression level of BMP6 decreased in GG group. MiR-124-3p decreased the expression of BMP6. MiR-124-3p negatively interfered with the viability of cells and BMP6 positively interfered with the viability of cells. MiR-124-3p reduced apoptosis and BMP6 promoted apoptosis. Conclusion: These data proved the expression of miR-124-3p was associated with the healing of metaphyseal fracture of distal tibia, and could be recognized as a biomarker to predict the healing of metaphyseal fracture of distal tibia.

Study on the Relevance of Inducing Apoptosis and Reversal Effect of Nilotinib In Combination with Tet on Multidrug Reststahoe of K562/A02 Cell Line

Blood ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 116 (21) ◽  
pp. 4951-4951
Author(s):  
Bao-An Chen ◽  
Ting-yun Cui ◽  
Jia-hua Ding ◽  
Chong Gao ◽  
Xue-yun Shan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Expression ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Combination Treatment ◽  
Expression Level ◽  
Survivin Mrna ◽  
Gray Scale ◽  
Protein Expression Level ◽  
Apoptosis Rate ◽  
Reversal Effect ◽  
Mrna And Protein Expression

Abstract Abstract 4951 Objective To investigate the relevance of Inducing apoptosis and reversal effect of nilotinib in combination with Tet on multidrug reststahoe of K562/A02 cell line and its mechanism. Methods Methyl-thiazol tetrazolium(MTT) assay is employed to examine the pharmacological effect of Nilotinib or Tet alone on K562/A02 cell line, to calculate the inhibitor concerntration 50(IC50) of daunorubicin(DNR) in K562/A02 cell line and the resistance multiple of DNR to K562/A02 cell line. Flow cytometry(FCM) was employed to comple the effect on the inducing apoptosis of K562/A02. The expression of bax/survivin mRNA was determined by RT-PCR, and the expression of bax/survivin protein was assessed by Western blot. Results After 48 h 5 nmol/L nilotinib or 1.0μmoL/L Tet treatment, IC50 of DNR to K562/A02 was 5.71mg/L or 6.52 mg/L respectively;While on combinative treatment, its IC50 decreased to 3.12 mg/L. Nilotinib or Tet alone was able to increase the DNR induced apoptosis rate of K562/A02 cell (P<0.05), while on combination treatment the apoptosis rate increased remarkably. After 48 h 5 nmoL/L nilotinib or 1.0μmoL/L Tet treatment alone, gray—scale vaule of bax mRNA Was 2.90±0.31 or 3.6±0.46, respectively Gwhile on combinative treatment the value increased to 5.9±0.98. The bax protein expression level in K562/A02 cells was 2.1±0.07 or 2.90±0.09 when treated with 5 nmoL/L nilotinib or 1.0μmoL/L Tet alone for 48 h, but on combination treatment, the level increased to 4.8±0.31. After 48 h 5 nmoL/L nilotinib or 1.0μmoL/L Tet treatment alone, gray—scale vaule of survivin mRNA was 0.70±0.01 or 0.55±0.02, respectively;while on combinative treatment the value decreased to 0.35±0.08. The survivin protein expression level in K562/A02 cells was 0.74±0.03or 0.61±0.04 when treated with 5 nmoL/L nilotinib or 1.0μmoL/L Tet alone for 48 h, but on combination treatment, the level decreased to 0.42±0.06. Conclusion Nilotinib or Tet alone can pattially reverse drug resistance of K562/A02 cells. There is resistance phenomena of DNR to K562/A02 cells, and Nilotinib or Tet alone alone is able to reserve the resistance of DNR and enhance the inducing apoptasis effect of DNR. The mechanism may be associated with the increase of bax mRNA and protein expression and decrease of survivin mRNA and protein expression and increase of the apoptosis rate. And there is a synergistic action with these two agants in combination. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

Inverse prognostic impact of ErbB2 mRNA and protein expression level in tumors of soft tissue sarcoma patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 190 (10) ◽  
pp. 912-918 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henri Wichmann ◽  
Antje Güttler ◽  
Matthias Bache ◽  
Helge Taubert ◽  
Martina Vetter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissue Sarcoma ◽  
Protein Expression ◽  
Expression Level ◽  
Prognostic Impact ◽  
Protein Expression Level ◽  
Erbb2 Mrna ◽  
Mrna And Protein Expression

MicroRNA-520c-3p Modulates Doxorubicin-Chemosensitivity in HepG2 Cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed A. Ragheb ◽  
Marwa H. Soliman ◽  
Emad M. Elzayat ◽  
Mervat S. Mohamed ◽  
Nada El-Ekiaby ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepg2 Cells ◽  
Therapeutic Strategy ◽  
Suppressive Effect ◽  
Expression Level ◽  
Tumor Suppressor Function ◽  
Protein Expression Level ◽  
Blot Technique ◽  
Induction Of Apoptosis ◽  
The Impact

Background: Doxorubicin (DOX) is the most common drugs used in cancer therapy, including Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). Drug resistance, is one of chemotherapy’s significant problems. Emerging studies have shown that microRNAs (miRNAs) could participate in regulating this mechanism. Nevertheless, the impact of miRNAs on HCC chemoresistance is still enigmatic. Objective: Investigating the role of miR-520c-3p in enhancement of anti-tumor effect of DOX against HepG2 cells. Methods: Expression profile for liver related miRNAs (384 miRNAs) has been analyzed on HepG2 cells treated with DOX using qRT-PCR. miR-520c-3p, the most deregulated miRNA, was selected for combination treatment with DOX. Expression level for LEF1, CDK2, CDH1, VIM, Mcl-1 and TP53 was evaluated in miR-520c-3p transfected cells. Cell viability, colony formation, wound healing as well as apoptosis assays have been demonstrated. Furthermore, Mcl-1 protein level was measured using western blot technique. Results: The present data indicated that miR-520c-3p overexpression could render HepG2 cells chemo-sensitive to DOX through enhancing its suppressive effects on proliferation, migration, and induction of apoptosis. The suppressive effect of miR-520c-3p involved altering the expression levels of some key regulators of cell cycle, proliferation, migration and apoptosis including LEF1, CDK2, CDH1, VIM, Mcl-1 and TP53. Interestingly, Mcl-1 was found to be one of the potential targets of miR-520c-3p, and its protein expression level was down-regulated upon miR-520c-3p overexpression. Conclusion: Our data referred to the tumor suppressor function of miR-520c-3p that could modulate chemosensitivity of HepG2 cells toward DOX treatment, providing a promising therapeutic strategy in HCC.

scholarly journals Ageratina adenophora Inhibits Spleen Immune Function in Rats via the Loss of the FRC Network and Th1–Th2 Cell Ratio Elevation

Toxins ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 309
Author(s):  
Zhihua Ren ◽  
Pei Gao ◽  
Samuel Kumi Okyere ◽  
Yujing Cui ◽  
Juan Wen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Expression ◽  
Immune Function ◽  
Tissue Sample ◽  
Th2 Cells ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Functional Protein ◽  
Th2 Cell ◽  
Ageratina Adenophora ◽  
Mrna And Protein Expression ◽  
The Impact

The objective of this study was to determine the impact of Ageratina adenophora (A. adenophora) on splenic immune function in a rat model. Rats were fed with 10 g/100 g normal feed and an experimental feed, which was composed of 3:7 A. adenophora powder and normal feed for 60 days. On days 14, 28, and 60, subsets of rats (n = 8 rats/group/time point) were selected for blood and spleen tissue sample collection. The results showed that the proportion of CD3+ T cells in the spleen was decreased at day 60 (vs. control). Also, mRNA and protein expression of chemokines CCL21 and CCL19 and functional protein gp38 in spleen decreased significantly versus the control at day 60. In addition, ER-TR7 antigen protein expression was also decreased at day 60. Levels of T-helper (Th)1 cells significantly increased, whereas those of Th2 cells decreased significantly versus the control at day 60 in spleen. The finding revealed that A. adenophora could affect splenic immune function in rats by altering the fibroblast reticulocyte (FRC) network, as well as by causing an imbalance in Th1/Th2 cell ratios. This research provides new insights into potential mechanisms of spleen immunotoxicity due to exposures to A. Adenophora.

scholarly journals Comprehensive Analysis of ESRRA in Endometrial Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 153303382199208
Author(s):  
Shufang Wang ◽  
Xinlong Huo
Keyword(s):  
Endometrial Cancer ◽  
Protein Expression ◽  
Immune Cell ◽  
Enrichment Analysis ◽  
Gene Set Enrichment Analysis ◽  
The Cancer Genome Atlas ◽  
Expression Level ◽  
Operating Characteristics ◽  
Protein Expression Level ◽  
Normal Tissues

Background: Estrogen-related receptor alpha (ESRRA) was reported to play an important role in multiple biological processes of neoplastic diseases. The roles of ESRRA in endometrial cancer have not been fully investigated yet. Methods: Expression data and clinicopathological data of patients with uteri corpus endometrial carcinoma (UCEC) were obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). Comprehensive bioinformatics analysis was performed, including receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve analysis, Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, gene ontology (GO) enrichment analysis, and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA). Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the protein expression level of ESRRA and CCK-8 assay was performed to evaluate the effect of ESRRA on the proliferation ability. Results: A total of 552 UCEC tissues and 35 normal tissues were obtained from the TCGA database. The mRNA and protein expression level of ESRRA was highly elevated in UCEC compared with normal tissues, and was closely associated with poor prognosis. ROC analysis indicated a very high diagnostic value of ESRRA for patients with UCEC. GO and GSEA functional analysis showed that ESRRA might be mainly involved in cellular metabolism processes, in turn, tumorigenesis and progression of UCEC. Knockdown of ESRRA inhibited the proliferation of UCEC cells in vitro. Further immune cell infiltration demonstrated that ESRRA enhanced the infiltration level of neutrophil cell and reduced that of T cell (CD4+ naïve), NK cell, and cancer associated fibroblast (CAF). The alteration of immune microenvironment will greatly help in developing immune checkpoint therapy for UCEC. Conclusions: Our study comprehensively analyzed the expression level, clinical value, and possible mechanisms of action of ESRRA in UCEC. These findings showed that ESRRA might be a potential diagnostic and therapeutic target.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Patched-1 Protein Expression Level in Low Risk and High Risk Basal Cell Carcinoma Subtypes

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 2851-2857 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rowida Almomani ◽  
Mariam Khanfar ◽  
Khaldon Bodoor ◽  
Firas Al-Qarqaz ◽  
Mohammad Alqudah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Basal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Protein Expression ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Basal Cell ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Expression Level ◽  
Protein Expression Level ◽  
Patched 1

scholarly journals Piceatannol Ameliorates Hepatic Oxidative Damage and Mitochondrial Dysfunction of Weaned Piglets Challenged with Diquat

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1239
Author(s):  
Peilu Jia ◽  
Shuli Ji ◽  
Hao Zhang ◽  
Yanan Chen ◽  
Tian Wang
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Damage ◽  
Protein Expression ◽  
Complex I ◽  
Sirtuin 1 ◽  
Expression Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mitochondrial Complex I ◽  
Mitochondrial Complex ◽  
Protein Expression Level ◽  
Atp Production

The liver is an organ that produces large amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Human infants or piglets are prone to oxidative damage due to their uncompleted development of the antioxidant system, causing liver disease. Piceatannol (PIC) has been found to have significant antioxidant effects. The aim of this experiment was to investigate the effects of PIC on the liver in piglets experiencing oxidative stress caused by diquat (DQ). After weaning, 54 male piglets (Duroc × [Landrace × Yorkshire]) were selected and randomly divided into three treatment groups: the CON group, the DQ-CON group, and the DQ-PIC group. The two challenged groups were injected with DQ and then orally administrated either PIC or another vehicle solution, while the control group was given sterile saline injections and an orally administrated vehicle solution. Compared to the results of the CON group, DQ increased the percentage of apoptosis cells in the liver, also decreased the amount of reduced glutathione (GSH) and increased the concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA). In addition, the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production, activities of mitochondrial complex I, II, III, and V, and the protein expression level of sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) were inhibited by DQ. Furthermore, PIC supplementation inhibited the apoptosis of hepatic cells caused by DQ. PIC also decreased MDA levels and increased the amount of GSH. Piglets given PIC supplementation exhibited increased activities of mitochondrial complex I, II, III, and V, the protein expression level of SIRT1, and the ATP production in the liver. In conclusion, PIC affected the liver of piglets by improving redox status, preserving mitochondrial function, and preventing excessive apoptosis.

Interleukin-6 stimulates α-MG uptake in renal proximal tubule cells: involvement of STAT3, PI3K/Akt, MAPKs, and NF-κB

2007 ◽  
Vol 293 (4) ◽  
pp. F1036-F1046 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Jin Lee ◽  
Jung Sun Heo ◽  
Han Na Suh ◽  
Min Young Lee ◽  
Ho Jae Han
Keyword(s):  
Protein Expression ◽  
Proximal Tubule ◽  
Signaling Pathways ◽  
Interleukin 6 ◽  
Renal Proximal Tubule ◽  
Expression Level ◽  
Protein Expression Level ◽  
Proximal Tubule Cells ◽  
Tubule Cells ◽  
Renal Proximal Tubule Cells

Recent studies have shown that interleukin 6 (IL-6) acts on the cellular proliferation-activating transduction signals during cellular regeneration. Therefore, this study examined the effect of IL-6 on the activation of Na+/glucose cotransporters (SGLTs) and its related signaling pathways in primary cultured renal proximal tubule cells (PTCs). IL-6 increased the level of α-methyl-d-[14C]glucopyranoside (α-MG) uptake in time- and dose-dependent manners. IL-6 also increased SGLT1 plus SGLT2 mRNA and protein expression level. The IL-6 receptors (IL-6Rα and gp130) were expressed in PTCs. In addition, genistein and herbimycin A completely blocked the IL-6-induced increases in α-MG uptake and the protein expression level of SGLTs. On the other hand, IL-6 increased the level of 5-(and-6)-chloromethyl-2′,7′-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate-sensitive cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), and IL-6-induced increases in α-MG uptake and the protein expression level of SGLTs were blocked by ascorbic acid or taurine (antioxidants). IL-6 also increased the phosphorylation of signal transducer and activator of transcription-3 (STAT3), phosphoinositide-3 kinase (PI3K)/Akt, and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) in a time-dependent manner. A pretreatment with STAT3 inhibitor LY 294002, an Akt inhibitor, or MAPK inhibitors significantly blocked the IL-6-induced increase in α-MG uptake. In addition, IL-6 increased the level of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) phosphorylation. A pretreatment with SN50 or BAY 11-7082 also blocked the IL-6-induced increase in α-MG uptake. In conclusion, IL-6 increases the SGLT activity through ROS, and its action in renal PTCs is associated with the STAT3, PI3K/Akt, MAPKs, and NF-κB signaling pathways.

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