DNA Methylation ; Helicobacter Infections ; complications ; Helicobacter pylori ; Humans ; Stomach Neoplasms ; etiology ; genetics ; Telomerase ; physiology

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)includes Crohn’s disease (CD)and ulcerative colitis (UC).The differential diagnosis between CD and UC mainly depends on clinical symptoms,endoscopy,pathological biopsy,laboratory and imaging examinations.In recent years,studies with a variety of IBD-related biomarkers develop rapidly because of its non-invasiveness,simple and easily acceptable.With the development of genome-wide association study (GWAS),great progress has been achieved in studies of gene mutations and susceptibility genes related with CD and UC,which provides new approach for diagnosis of the disease.This article reviewed the advances in studies on serum biomarkers and susceptibility genes in differential diagnosis of IBD.

Objective To explore the antineoplastic parvovirus H-1 induced cell death signaling pathways and their possible mechanisms in gastric carcinoma cells. Methods By using RT-PCR method, the mRNA expressional changes of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling transduction pathway related genes were measured in gastric adenocarcinoma HGC27 cells infected by H-1 virus. Results The RT-PCR amplification results displayed that 48 h after HGC-27 cells were infected by H-1 virus, the expression of CREB was increased, the expression of ERK1, STAT2, p38-?, MEK2, ?-RAF and MTK1 were remarkably decreased, however, the expression of JNK2, ETS and ERK2 had no apparently change. Conclusions The cytotoxic effects of parvovirus H-1 might affect the gene expression involved in MAPK signal transduction pathway in gastric carcinoma HGC27 cells. It indicates that H-1 virus might interfere with specific cellular signal transduction pathways of gastric carcinoma cell to induce cell death. In conclusion, it was considered that modified and reconstructed parvovirus H-1 would be a very valuable tool in the anti-tumor study.

Objective To investigate the sensitivities of distinct gastric cancer cells to parvovirus H-1 induced cytotoxicity and its possible mechanisms. Methods Six distinct differentiated gastric cancer cell lines were employed in this study, including HGC27 (undifferentiated), BGC823(undifferentiated), MKN45(poor differentiated), AGS (poor differentiated), SGC7901(moderate differentiated) and MKN28 (well differentiated). The cell cycle distributions were measured by flow cytometry. The differential sensitivities of six distinct gastric cancer cells after H-1 virus infection were detected by MTT analysis. The RT-PCR was employed to detect viral NS-1 gene expression in all six gastric cancer cell lines. Results The S phase ratios of HGC27, BGC823, MKN45, AGS, SGC7901 and MKN28 were 24.72%, 30.15%, 27.10%, 29.03%, 31.82% and 33.73% respectively. HGC27 cells were sensitive to H-1 virus induced cytotoxicity followed by SGC7901 cells. MKN45 and AGS cells were moderately sensitive. MKN28 cells were insensitive. However, BGC823 cells were resistant to H-1 virus induced cytotoxicity. The expressions of viral NS-1 were higher in HGC27, BGC823, MKN45 and SGC7901 cells, whilst NS-1 gene expressions were lower in AGS and MKN28 cells. Conclusions The sensitivities of distinct gastric cancer cells to H-1 virus induced cytotoxicity could be markedly different. In general, the poorly differentiated cells showed an enhanced sensitivity to H-1 virus attack as compared to well differentiated ones. The enhanced sensitivity of poorly-versus well-differentiated gastric cancer cells to H-1 virus is due to at least in part, to the enhanced capacity of the former cells for NS-1 protein production and accumulation. The undifferentiated BGC823 cells were resistant to H-1 virus triggered cytotoxicity. It may further verify that not all the tumor cells were sensitive to H-1 virus lytic effects.

Objective To evaluate the killing effects of oxymatrine(OM) on human colon cancer cell line SW1116 and the mechanism of its anti-neoplastic effect. Methods Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium analysis, flow cytometry , polymerase chain reaction(PCR)-enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and RT-PCR were used to detect the killing effects of OM and its influence on cell cycle dis- tribution , telomerase activity, expressions of human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT), c-myc ,p53 and mad1 genes in SW1116 cells. Results OM exhibited dose-dependent killing effects on SW1116 cells and induced the increase of G1/G0-phase cells and decrease of S-phase cells. It was found that OM could supress the telomerase activity of SW1116 cells, and the effects were dose- and time-dependent. After OM administration, the expression of hTERT gene in SW1116 cells was decreased, those of p53 and mad1 genes were increased, and the expression of c-myc gene had no marked changes. Conclusions OM has dose-dependent killing effects on SW1116 cells.The anti-neoplastic activity of OM might be due to the inhibition of telomerase activity by means of its influence on hTERT and the up-stream regulation genes.

As a new therapy in past twenty years,biological agents have been approved for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However,biological agents currently used for IBD treatment require intravenous or subcutaneous injections,and some require infusion under close observation. Therefore,it is of positive clinical significance to find a safe and effective oral biological agent. This article reviewed recent advances in study on novel oral biological agents in the treatment of IBD.

Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)is an autoimmune disease and its etiology has not yet been clarified. Dysregulated immune responses resulted from complex interactions among genetic factors,intestinal flora and environmental cues have been considered as the etiology of IBD. Recently,the relationship between Th17 cells and IBD has become a hotspot of study,and more and more studies showed that Th17 cells and their related cytokines regulated by intestinal flora contributed to the pathogenesis of IBD. This article reviewed the role of Th17 cells and intestinal flora in the pathogenesis of IBD.

Objectives To observe the effect of inhibition of transforming growth factor (TGF)?1 on the growth and aggression of colon cancer cells by RNA interference. Methods HCT116 colon cancer cells were transfected with small interfering dsRNA (siRNA), the effect of the inhibition of TGF?1 was tested by semi-quantitative RT-PCR, and changes in cell cycle distribution were analyzed by flow cylometry, the ability of aggression was detected by soft agar colony assay. Results The inhibition of the expression of TGF?1 was significantly detected after the transfection of siRNA against TGF?1, which induced the increase of S phase by 59.0%-82. 5% and decrease in G2 phase, colony assay further demonstrated that siRNA against TGF?1 led to a significant reduction in colony formation as compared with the control group. Conclusions The present data suggested that the expression of TGF?1 was conveniently and rapidly blocked by siRNA transfection, and this may lead to the cell cycle arrest and inhibition of the growth and tumorigenesis of colon cells.

Background:Enteroids are considered to be the best tool for studies on intestinal epithelium in vitro and have a widely application prospects,however,there are no associated reports in China. Aims:To establish and optimize the culture technique for enteroids and provide a fantastic platform for the basic research of small intestinal epithelial cells in China. Methods:L-WRN cells were cultured routinely and the conditioned medium with different concentrations of fetal bovine serum(FBS)was collected. Six to eight weeks old C57BL/ 6 mice were sacrificed and 15 cm small intestine from the terminal ileum was removed and cut longitudinally. Crypts were digested with EDTA and then collected and embedded in Matrigel? Matrix;after polymerization of Matrigel? Matrix,L-WRN conditioned medium at different concentration gradient was added. The budding ratio and length of buds were measured dynamically under microscope. The enteroids were re-embedded for subculture when certain length of buds was reached. Results:Compared with L-WRN conditioned medium containing 20% FBS,the conditioned medium containing 10% FBS was more favorable for enteroids culture in vitro. When conditioned medium accounted for 10% ,15% ,20% ,25% or 30% of the mixed medium,they all promoted the growth of enteroids and the 15% one seemed to yield better result. Conclusions:An enteroids culture technique was successfully established for the first time in China. When the L-WRN conditioned medium containing 10% FBS accounts for 15% of the mixed medium,it might promote budding better than the others.

Objective To assess the agreement of different endoscopy grading or scoring systems for inflammatory bowel diseases(IBD)including ulcerative colitis(UC)and Crohn's disease(CD).Methods A standardized table was prepared based on the searches for endoscopic grading or scoring systems on Medline and Chinese Biomedical Database,the data of 80 patients with UC and 31 with CD.who underwent colonoscopy in Shanghai Renji hospital from June 2006 to February 2007,were evaluated with each system by two physicians independently.Data were analyzed with SPSS 13.0.Results Six endoscopic grading and scoring systems of UC and three of CD were included for evaluation.For the systems of UC and CD,Kendall's coefficients of concordance were 0.71(P<0.01)and 0.34(P<0.01),respectively.There was no significant differenee between every two systems for UC.Nonetheless.Spearman's correlation coefficient between Chinese Grading System of Crohn's Disease(CGSCD)and Crohn's Disease Endoscopic Index of Severity(CDEIS)was 0.32(P=0.08).Significant differences in frequencies were detected in endoscopic systems for UC by Kruskal Wallis test(P<0.01).Conclusion There is satisfactory concordance among the endoscopic grading and scoring systems of UC,while CGSCD needs further improvement.Furthermore,Jeroen elassifieation inclines to severe category,while modified Baron scale tends to be a mild one.