1.Progress of research on non-small cell lung cancer stem cell
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2003;0(05):-
Non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)is now regarded as the most common cause of cancer-related mortality in China.Despite continuous efforts to improve the therapeutic response,the overall five-year survival rate for NSCLC is still less than 15%.Now we have known that the growth of neoplastic tumors is maintained exclusively by a small subpopulation called "cancer stem cells" which posseses ability of self-renew and differentiation.It has been widely accepted that cancer stem cells are chemoresistant and radioresistant.Therefore,a major challenge in treating this and other cancers is the intrinsic resistance to conventional therapies demonstrated by the stem/progenitor cell that is responsible for the sustained growth,survival,and invasion of the tumor.Identifying these stem cells in non-small cell lung cancer and defining the biologic processes necessary for their existence are paramount in developing new clinical approaches with the goal of preventing disease recurrence.This review summarizes our update understandings of the cellular and molecular mechanisms operating within the putative cancer-initiating cells at the core of non-small cell lung cancer.
2.Curcumin attenuates UVB-induced oxidative stress and cell death by activating Nrf2 signaling
Li LIANG ; Linling QUE ; Baoshan CAO ; Mingnan CAO ; Siwang YU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2014;34(8):583-587
Objective To investigate the effects of curcumin on UVB-induced elevation of cellular ROS level and cell death and to explore the involvement of transcription factor Nrf2.Methods Mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) were pretreated with or without curcumin then irradiated with UVB.The cell viability,cellular ROS level and protein levels of Nrf2 and HO1 were determined by MTT assay,DCFH fluorescence and Western blotting,respectively.These measurements were also performed in Nrf2 (-/-) MEFs.Results UVB irradiation elevated cellular ROS level and decreased cell viability of MEFs(t =16.65,15.89,P < 0.05),while the curcumin pretreatment significantly attenuated the deleterious effects of UVB(t =11.88,3.77,P < 0.05).UVB irradiation moderately increased the protein levels of Nrf2 and HO1 and activated JNK and ERK.The curcumin pretreatment led to more remarked elevation of Nrf2 and HO1 proteins,while inhibited UVB-activated JNK and ERK,but it had little effect on p38MAPK.In contrast,Nrf2 (-/-) MEFs showed significantly decrease in Nrf2 and HO1 expressions and were more susceptible to UVB-induced damages.Interestingly,the protective effects of curcumin were also greatly compromised in Nrf2 (-/-) MEFs (t =16.73,-8.23,P < 0.05).Conclusions Curcumin can attenuate UVB-induced oxidative damages in MEFs by activating Nrf2 signaling.
3.Stretching Short Single-stranded DNA Adsorbed on Gold Surface by Atomic Force Microscope
Hui LI ; Enhua CAO ; Baoshan HAN ; Gang JIN
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2005;32(12):1173-1177
The manipulation and direct mechanical measurement of single DNA molecule could give much information about its elastic properties. Single stranded DNA (ssDNA) of 100 bases was adsorbed onto flat gold surface fabricated by depositing gold onto mica surface. Atomic force microscope (AFM) was used to observe the surface topography with different ssDNA concentration. Then the ssDNAs were stretched by AFM tip and in 50% cases ssDNAs could be stretched.Various kinds of force curves have been observed due to the different interaction between AFM tip and ssDNAs.
4.Roel of Lys63-linked TAK1 poly-ubiquitination at lysine 158 in radiation-induced NF-κB activity
Xiang ZHU ; Baoshan CAO ; Zhaohui ZHANG ; Liwen MA ; Xu SU ; Li LIANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2013;(3):235-238
Objective To study the role of the transforming growth factor-β-activating kinase 1 (TAK1) poly-ubiquitination in radiation-induced NF-κB activation.Methods FLAG-TAK1 and HA-UbK63 plasmids were transiently transfected into HEK-293T cells.The radiation effect on TAK1 ubiquitination was detected by immunoprecipitation and Western blot,which was further confirmed in FLAG-TAK1 HeLa stable cell line.Results At 1 h after irradiation,Lys 63-1ink TAK1 ubiquitination was induced in the HEK-293T cells with plasmids transfection.This result was further confirmed by using a FLAG-TAK1 stably expressed HeLa cell line.Radiation-induced IKKs and p38 phosphorylation were greatly impaired in MEFs reconstituted with TAK1 K158R mutant compared to ones with wild-type TAK1.Conclusions Lys63-1inked TAK1 poly-ubiquitination at Lys-58 plays a key role in the process of radiation-induced NF-κB activation.
5.Efficacy of Paishi decoction in treatment of ureteral calculi
Yi-ping ZHANG ; Ye-chen WU ; Jin-xin HU ; Ting-hu CAO
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;33(7):643-645
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of Paishi decoction in ureteral calculi treatment. Methods:Ureteral calculi patients were voluntarily divided into two groups in Shanghai Baoshan Traditional Chinese Medicine-Integrated Hospital. Patients in the control group received anti-inflammatory symptomatic treatment for 2 weeks, and patients in the treatment group received anti-inflammatory symptomatic treatment combined with Paishi decoction for 2 weeks. Results:There was no significant difference between the two groups in gender, age, body weight and stone size. Compared with the control group, after taking Paishi decoction for 2 weeks, the urinary oxalic acid and calcium in the treatment group decreased significantly, and the urine citric acid increased (
6.Determination of seven polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in water by dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction based on solidification of floating organic droplet with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
Shi-yong CUI ; Zhu-feng FAN ; Lin-bo CAO ; Shuo WANG ; Su-fen JING
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;33(3):254-
Objective To develop a new method for the simultaneous determination of seven polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)in water by dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction based on solidification of floating organic droplet(DLLME-SFO)with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS). Methods The experimental conditions of DLLME-SFO were determined with dodecanol as extractant solvent, methanol as dispersive solvent, inonic strength increased by adding 8% NaCl. After vortexed for 1 min and centrifuged at 4 000 r/min for 5 min, the water sample was cooled down in an ice bath till dodecanol became solid and formed a small ball. Then the solidified dodecanol phase was transferred, and directly detected by GC-MS method after it melted. Results Good linearities were obtained for the seven polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons within the range of 5 μg/L-200 μg/L. The correlation coefficients were above 0.996. The detection limits ranged from 1.6 ng/L to 3.2 ng/L. The average recoveries ranged from 86.2% to 105% and the RSDs from 3.8% to 9.4%. Conclusion The method is sensitive, fast and simple. It has the advantage of little organic solvent consumption, which is friendly to environment and suitable for the detection of seven PAHs in water.
7.Nimotuzumab Signiifcantly Enhances Chemosensitivity of PC9 Human Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells to Paclitaxel in vitro
XIAO YU ; CAO BAOSHAN ; LIANG LI
Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer 2015;(2):98-103
Background and objective Nimotuzumab is a humanized IgG1 type monoclonal antibody targeting epidermal growth factor receptor, and can enhance chemosensitivity and radiosensitivity of certain cancers. hTe aim of this study is to investigate the effects of nimotuzumab on the chemosensitivities of PC9 human lung adenocarcinoma cells to com-mon chemtherapeutic drugs including ciaplatin, gemcitabine, paclitaxel, pemetrexed and vinorelbine, and to elucidate possible mechanisms. Methods PC9 human lung adenocarcinoma cell line was used in the study. Cell proliferation was determined by WST-1 assay and cell apoptosis was detected by TUNEL assay. Cell cycle distribution was analyzed by DNA analysis with FACS. Tublin and microiflaments were observed by immunolfuorescence staining. Results Nimotuzumab signiifcantly en-hanced the chemosensitivity of PC9 cells to paclitaxel. Cell proliferation was inhibited signiifcantly (P<0.05) and cell apoptosis rate was higher in nimotuzumab combined with low dose paclitaxel (0.05μg/mL) group (P=0.013). G2/M arrest was increased signiifcantly by nimotuzumab combined with paclitaxel group (P<0.05). Nimotuzumab caused aggregation of tublin and mi-croiflaments into well organized microtubules. Conclusion Nimotuzumab enhanced the chemosensitivity of PC9 cell to pacli-taxel by enhancing G2/M arrest and aggregation of tublin and microiflaments. hTerefore, Nimotuzumab combined with taxane drugs could be a potential effective regimen in non-small cell lung cancer.
8.Minimally invasive surgery for resectable colorectal cancer with liver metastases: a prospective study
Hongwei YAO ; Dianrong XIU ; Wei FU ; Jiong YUAN ; Dechen WANG ; Bin JIANG ; Chaolai MA ; Chunhui YUAN ; Tao SUN ; Liwen MA ; Baoshan CAO ; Jianyu LIU ; Ming CHEN ; Wen CHEN ; Shi TAN ; Yonghui HUANG ; Li ZHANG ; Xueying SHI
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2012;(11):841-845
Objective To prospective study the use of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for colorectal cancer with liver metastases (CRCLM) and to analyze the safety and survival outcomes.Methods 31 patients with resectable CRCLM were enrolled into this study from January 2009 to August 2011.Synchronous or metachronous liver metastases were diagnosed in 26 and 5 patients,respectively.The treatment strategy was discussed and decided by a multi disciplinary team which consisted of experienced colorectal surgeons,hepatic surgeons,medical oncologists,radiologists,and pathologists.Treatment included the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy,one or two-staged surgery,and suitability to use laparoscopic surg(e)ry.Results Coloproctectomy and partial hepatectomy were carried out in all these patients,and every patient received at least one laparoscopic procedure.The operations in cluded: laparoscopic coloproctectomy plus hepatectomy (n=10),laparoscopic coloproctectomy only (n 18) and laparoscopic partial hepatcctomy only (n=3).One-staged coloproctectomy and hepatectomy were performed in 19 patients who presented with synchronous CRCLM.Colorectal and hepatic specific complications,such as anastomotic leak,liver failure,biliary leak,abdominal infection and abdominal bleeding,were not detected in these pati(e)nts.Neoadjuvant chemotherapy was used in 12 patients.Adjuvant chemotherapy was given to every patient.At a mean follow-up of 23.3 months from the diagnosis of liver metastases,the overall survival and disease-free survival were 87.1% and 71.0%,respectively.Conclusions MIS for resectable CRCLM in carefully selected patients was safe and feasible.A one staged laparoscopic coloproctectomy and partial hepatectomy was possible.The short-middle oncologic outcomes were acceptable,but the long-term survival was still not clear.
9.Bibliometrics and visualized analysis of research hotspots and current status in clinical management of osteoporotic fractures
Ruizhi ZHANG ; Junjie LI ; Peng JIA ; Qiaocheng ZHAI ; Aifei WANG ; Baoshan LIU ; Zihou CAO ; Keyu ZHU ; Youjia XU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2023;39(2):130-140
Objective:Based on Web of Science database, this study aimed to explore the current status, research hotspots and development trends of countries regarding clinical management of osteoporotic fractures using bibliometrics and visualized analysis.Methods:We collected literatures in the field of clinical management of osteoporotic fractures included in Web of Science database, and applied bibliometrics to analyze the publication dates, countries, institutions, journals, authors, highly cited literatures and research hotspots. Visualization was drawn by VOSviewer software.Results:Analysis of the 2 508 articles revealed 3 types of data. (1) The analysis of basic information of the literature showed that: ①The country with the largest number of publications was the United States, which published 672 articles, followed by the United Kingdom and Canada, and China ranked fourth; ②The top three authors in the number of publications were Kanis JA, Cooper C and McCloskey EV respectively; ③The institution with the highest number of publications was the University of Sheffield, UK, followed by the University of Southampton, UK and the University of Toronto, Canada. (2) Network visualization of highly cited literatures showed that 118 highly cited literatures were mainly divided into 5 clusters, which were related to osteoporotic fracture diagnosis, treatment, medication adherence, management consensus and strategies of preventing refracture. (3) Temporal overlay visualization of research hotspots showed that early research mainly focused on traditional therapeutic drugs, and current research hotspots were mainly molecular targeted drugs, trabecular bone score and fracture liaison services.Conclusion:This study shows that the research activity of clinical management of osteoporotic fractures is increasing worldwide, and there is still a huge gap between China and Europe or the United States. Current research hotspots and development trends mainly focus on molecular targeted drugs, osteoporotic fracture treatment concepts, emerging fracture risk assessment tools, and fracture prevention and management models.
10.Clinical analysis of 121 cases of urothelial carcinoma accompanied with multiple primary carcinoma
Yangchun GU ; Jianfei YE ; Baoshan CAO ; Mopei WANG ; Lulin MA ; Liwen MA
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2019;41(10):760-764
Objective To investigate the incidence and clinical characteristics of urothelial carcinoma (UC) accompanied with multiple primary carcinoma (MPC). Methods The clinical data of 121 UC patients with MPC in Peking University Third Hospital from January 2010 to May 2018 were retrospectly analyzed. Results UC patients with MPC accounted for 9.74%( 121/1 242) of all the UC patients. The ratio of male to female patients was 2.10 ∶ 1 in the total MPC patients, but it was 1 ∶ 1 in the upper urinary tract MPC subgroup. The MPC patients were more common in elderly people, whose medium age was 68 (32?93) years old. Of all the location (131 person?time) of other tumors besides UC, the digestive system tumors occurred most frequently, accounting for 41.98%( 55/131), followed by the urinary and male reproductive system tumors (20.61%, 27/131) and the female reproductive system ( 12.21%, 16/131). The proportion of the digestive system tumors (47.37%, 9/19) was the highest in the upper urinary tract MPC, with a total number of the other primary cancer of 19 person?time. However, the proportion of the urinary and male reproductive system tumors (37.14%, 13/35) was higher in the synchronous MPC group, with a total number of the other primary cancer of 35 person?time.Some patients had a history of radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy before UC was diagnosed. We also observed 2 cases of genetically confirmed Lynch syndrome. The median overall survival (mOS) of UC patients with MPC was 132 months, and the mOS of patients with UC as the first malignancy ( including synchronous MPC and UC as the first malignancy in metachronous MPC) was 120 months. The mOS of the synchronous MPC group was 84 months, which was significantly shorter than 178 months of metachronous MPC group (χ2=14.029, P<0.001). Conclusions The incidence of UC accompanied with MPC is not low, and the most common sites of MPC are the digestive system and reproductive system. Therefore, screening for MPC in UC patients, especially those with personal or family history of tumors, as well as elderly patients, may help early diagnosis and treatment of MPC patients and improve their prognoses.