1.Relationships among the expression of VEGF, MMP-2 , MMP-9 and metastasis in breast carcinoma
Junwei ZHANG ; Yi ZHANG ; Changzheng MU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2010;12(11):1490-1493
Objective To study the expression of VEGF, MMP-2 and MMP-9 in benign and malignant lesions of breast and their effects on breast carcinoma's invasiveness and metastasis. Methods VEGF,MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression was detected by SP method in 20 breast fibroadenoma and 12 normal breast specimens taken from non-cancerous regions adjacent to breast cancer tissue and 38 breast carcinomas. Results The expression rate of VEGF, MMP-2 and MMP-9 in breast carcinoma was remarkably higher than those in normal breast tissue and breast fibrogdenoma (63.2% vs 25.0% and 30. 0% ,78. 95% vs 33.3% and 35.0% and 71.1% vs 41.7% and 45.0% ,respectively; P <0.05). There was a correlation between VEGF, MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression and nodal metastasis ( P <0.05). High expression of VEGF, MMP-2 and MMP-9 was correlated with pathological grade ( P < 0.05, respectively). The overexpression of VEGF was related with those of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in breast cancer( VEGF and MMP-2:rs =0.541, P <0.01 ;VEGF and M M P-9: rs = 0.11, P < 0.01; MMP-2and M MP-9: rs= 0P < 0.01 ). Conclusion VEGF,MMP-2 and MMP-9 overexpression is strongly related to the invasiveness and metastasis of breast carcinoma, which might be valuable in evaluating tumor invasion and metastasis.
2.Analysis of allergens with allergic rhinitis in Rizhao
Yongmei HUANG ; Xiujun QIAO ; Hua YIN ; Junwei MU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2011;18(10):1304-1305
Objective To find out common allergens in Rizhao by investigating the allergens in patients with allergic rhinitis.Method The allergens in 686 patients with allergic rhinitis in Rizhao were detected by skin prick test.Results 509 of 686(74.20%)cases presented positive reaction,in which,the positive rate was 70.99%in inhalation group and 30.61%in food group,the most common inhalation allergen was pteronyssinus,then was dermatophagoides farinae,cockroaches;The most common food allergen was the jellyfish,then was peaches,peanuts.Conclusion The inhaled allergens were the main risk factors for allergic rhinitis,in which,mites was the most common allergens.
3.Progress in mechanism of complement system involved in pathological pain
Yan LUO ; Xuan LIANG ; Jingran MU ; Tao XU ; Junwei ZENG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2024;40(2):343-350
The complement system comprises intrinsic complement components,complement regulatory pro-teins,and complement receptors.Complement activation plays a role in promoting the sensitization of peripheral pain re-ceptors,enhancing immune cell activity,and participating in the regulation of axon regeneration after nerve injury.The in-teraction of the complement system contributes to the development and maintenance of pathological pain,affecting the dor-sal root ganglion neurons,spinal dorsal horn,and brain.Consequently,targeting the complement system holds promise as a therapeutic approach for neuropathic pain treatment.This paper reviews the progress in understanding the functions of the complement system and its implications in pathological pain,offering valuable insights for the future development of targeted drug therapies.
4.Research progress on the mechanism of CRMP2 phosphorylation in Alzheimer's disease
Xuan LIANG ; Jingran MU ; Yan LUO ; Tao XU ; Junwei ZENG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(10):1467-1472
Alzheimer's disease(AD)is a common neurological degenerative disease.Collapsin response mediator protein2(CRMP2)plays an important role in the progression of AD.Hyperphosphorylation of CRMP2 results in decreased stability of axonal terminal microtubules and abnormal axoplasmic transport of neurons,which leads to abnormal mitochondrial dynamics of neurons,inhibits the ability of lysosomal autophagy,and leads to excessive activation of NMDA receptors.The phosphorylation of CRMP2 provides a new idea for AD drug develop-ment.In this review,the molecular mechanisms of CRMP2 involved in AD are reviewed,which can provide refer-ences for the development of targeted drugs.
5.Research progress on the activation of complement system is involved in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer′s disease
Jingran MU ; Yan LUO ; Xuan LIANG ; Tao XU ; Junwei ZENG ; Xiaohong LIU
Tianjin Medical Journal 2024;52(6):663-668
Alzheimer's disease(AD)is a common neurodegenerative disease,which is mainly caused by brain lesions.The activation of complement system plays an important role in the process of AD lesions.The activated complement can bind to cell membrane receptors and regulate downstream signals.Therefore,inhibiting complement activation provides a new idea for AD treatment.This article reviews the progress in the mechanism and drug development of complement activation in AD,which may provide a new perspective for the diagnosis,treatment and drug development of AD.