1.Expression of TRPC6 in human breast cancer cells and its influence in invasion potential of breast cancer cells
Haihong SHI ; Jianqing LIN ; Qixiang GUO ; Xinquan WU ; Yihuang YU ; Xiangrong CHEN
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2014;(6):1221-1225
Objective To explore the expression of transient receptor potential channel 6(TRPC6)in human breast cancer cells, and to clarify the correlation of TRPC6 with the invasion potential of breast cancer cells. Methods The human breast cancer cell strains MCF-7 (hypo-invasion group)and MDA-MB-231 (hyper-invasion group)were cultured.The expressions of TRPC6 mRNA and protein in in two groups were detected by RT-PCR and Western blotting methods.Then the MDA-MB-231 cells were divided into control group and SKF96365 group, the effects of SKF96365 on the invasion ability of MDA-MB-231 cells invitro were explored by wound healing assay and Transwell experiment.Results The results of Western blotting and RT-PCR showed that the expression levels of TRPC6 mRNA and protein in MDA-MB-231 cells were higher than that in MCF-7 cells(P<0.05).The wound healing assay showed the numbers of migrating cells in 5,25 and 40μmol·L-1 SKF96365 groups (76.24±7.54, 45.33±4.50,25.12±1.57)were lower than those in control group (130.48±9.55)(P<0.05).The Transwell experiment results indicated that the invasiveness of MDA-MB-231 cells were inhibited significantly by SKF96365 compared with control group (P<0.05).Conclusion The invasion ability of human breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells is promoted by upregulating the TRPC6 expression, which indicates that the TRPC6 may play role in the metastasis of human breast cancer.
2.Molecular mechanism for bone mass loss caused by staphylococcus aureus infection
Mingrui SONG ; Yilong HOU ; Yihuang LIN ; Runjiu ZHU ; Mankai YANG ; Bin YU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2021;23(4):349-358
Objective:To explore the molecular mechanism for bone mass loss caused by staphylococcus aureus infection.Methods:Thirty 8-week-old male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into 3 groups ( n=10): control, infection and infection+JAK inhibitor (JAKi) ones. The mice were killed 2 weeks later for sampling from the femur and tibia. Micro-CT reconstruction was performed for analyses of BV/TV, Tb.N, Tb.Th and Tb.Sp to detect changes in bone mass; OCN immunohistochemistry and Goldner's trichrome staining were used to quantify osteoblasts; TRAP staining was used to quantify osteoclasts; the GSE166522 data set was downloaded and analyzed to explore the relationships between staphylococcus aureus infection and bone cell senescence and JAK/STAT pathway. Senescence β-Galactosidase staining, Osterix and P16 immunofluorescence colocalization were used to observe the changes in number of senescent cells. Results:MicroCT results showed a statistically significant difference in the loss of cancellous bone in the target area in the infection group compared with the control group ( P<0.05). The results of osteocalcin immunohistochemistry and Goldner's trichrome staining indicated that the number of osteoblasts in the infection group was significantly reduced ( P<0.05). TRAP staining indicated no significant difference in the number of osteoclasts between the infection and control groups ( P>0.05). Bioinformatics analysis found that staphylococcus aureus infection caused bone cell senescence and the JAK/STAT pathway was activated after the infection. Senescence β-Galactosidase staining suggested that senescent cells increased in the infection group compared with the control group. The number of Osterix and P16 positive senescent osteoprogenitor cells in the infection group was increased significantly compared with the control group. The number of senescent osteoprogenitor cells in the infection+JAKi group was significantly reduced and the bone loss was partially reversed after treatment of JAK inhibitor, compared with the infection group. Conclusion:Staphylococcus aureus may induce osteoprogenitor cell senescence through the JAK/STAT pathway and eventually lead to bone mass loss.
3.Salvianolic acid A alleviates renal injury in systemic lupus erythematosus induced by pristane in BALB/c mice.
Yihuang LIN ; Yu YAN ; Huifang ZHANG ; Yucai CHEN ; Yangyang HE ; Shoubao WANG ; Lianhua FANG ; Yang LV ; Guanhua DU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2017;7(2):159-166
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of salvianolic acid A (SAA) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) induced by pristane in BALB/c mice. Lupus mice were established by confirming elevated levels of autoantibodies and IL-6 after intraperitoneal injection of pristane. Mice were then treated with daily oral doses of SAA for 5 months in parallel with mice treated with prednisone and aspirin as positive controls. The levels of autoantibodies were monitored at monthly intervals and nephritic symptoms observed by hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) and periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining. Western blot analysis of renal tissue was also employed. SAA treatment caused a significant reduction in the levels of anti-Sm autoantibodies and reduced renal histopathological changes and pathological effects. SAA treatment also significantly inhibited the phosphorylation of IKK, IB and NFB in renal tissues of lupus mice. In conclusion, the results suggest that SAA alleviates renal injury in pristane-induced SLE in BALB/c mice through inhibition of phosphorylation of IKK, IB and NFB.