1.Regulating effects of miR-144 on Beclin-1 gene expression in ovarian cancer cells SKOV-3
Hongna SHENG ; Yanli WANG ; Fan WU ; Caiyun ZHAO ; Jing LI
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2017;37(7):1021-1025
Objective To detect the influence of rapamycin on the expression of 4 kinds of miRNAs and the effect cell autophagy.To study the relationship of miR-144 and Beclin-1 gene.Methods SKOV-3 cells were treated with 50 ng/mL rapamycin 2 hours and 10 nmol/L 3-methyl adenine 12 hours,the expression of miR-17,miR-20a,miR-144 and miR-155 was detected by RT-qPCR in SKOV-3 cell of different groups,the protein expression of Beclin-1 was detected by Western blot.The targeting effect of miR-144 on Beclin-1 gene was verified by the dual-luciferase reporter assay,Western blot and RT-qPCR.Results The expression of miR-17,miR-144 and miR-155 were in creased compared with NC groups in rapamycin group (P<0.05);miR-17,miR-20a and miR-144 were down regulated compared with NC group in 3-MA group(P<0.05);the protein of Beclin-1 was down expression compared with NC group in rapamycin group.miR-144 could suppress Beclin-1 expression by targeting the specific 3'untranslated region sequence of Beclin-1 gene.Conclusions miR-144 can inhibit the autophagy-related gene Beclin-1 expression and regulate the autophagy process in SKOV-3 cells.
2.Clinicalpathological characteristics of Lynch syndrome related epithelial ovarian cancer
Xuegong MA ; Yingmei WANG ; Fengxia XUE ; Huiying ZHANG ; Hongna SHENG ; Zheng QI ; Guoyan LIU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2012;47(3):201-204
Objective To explore the clinicalpathological characteristics of Lynch syndrome associated ovarian cancer.Methods Totally 260 cases ovarian cancer patients were admitted to Tianjin Medical University General Hospital during Jan.2004 and Jan.2011,among which 10 patients( LS group) belonged to Lynch syndrome associated ovarian cancer according to Amsterdam Ⅱ criteria.One hundred ovarian cancer patients without any family cancer history were enrolled randomizely as control group (sporadic group).Results Lynch syndrome associated ovarian cancer accounted for 3.8% ( 10/260),the incidence rate of ovarian cancer for female family members of Lynch syndrome was 8.7% ( 10/115 ).Mean age at time of diagnosis in LS group was (46 ±7) years,significantly earlier than that in sporadic group [ (56 ±11 ) years,P < 0.05 ].There was no statistical difference between two groups in histological type or International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics ( FIGO ) stage ( P > 0.05 ).Most of the tissue differentiation in LS group were well or moderate differentiated,there was statistical difference between the two groups(9/10 vs.55%,P <0.05).The 3-year and 5-year survival rate in LS group were 87.5% and 52.5%respectively,compared with 55.4%and 22.7% in sporadic group(all P<0.05).Conclusion Compared with sporadic ovarian cancer,Lynch syndrome associated ovarian cancer is more likely present as the clinicalpathological characteristics of early age of onset,serous adenocarcinoma,lower grade and better prognosis.
3.Preliminary study on the value of circulating PLGF level in predicting the severity of preeclampsia and evaluating pregnancy outcome
Hongna SHENG ; Zhuoran FAN ; Shaofang HUA ; Junnong ZHANG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2024;52(6):630-634
Objective To investigate the correlation between the level of circulating placental growth factor(PLGF)and the severity of preeclampsia(PE),maternal and infant outcomes and placental pathology.Methods A total of 159 PE patients were selected as the study subjects and divided into the PE1 group(62 PE patients with termination of pregnancy<34 weeks)and the PE2 group(97 PE patients with termination of pregnancy≥34 weeks)according to the gestational age of pregnancy termination.A total of 107 non-PE patients who gave birth during the same period were selected as the control group.Patients were divided into two groups according to the gestational age of termination:the non-PE1 group(41 non-PE patients with termination of pregnancy at<34 weeks)and the non-PE2 group(66 non-PE patients with termination of pregnancy at≥34 weeks).General data were collected in each group of pregnant women,including age,body mass index(BMI),admission systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure,24 h urinary protein quantity,gestational times,presence of FGR and fetal embarrassment.General information of newborns during the operation were collected,for example,whether there was fecal contamination of amniotic fluid,neonatal asphyxia,and days of newborn stayed in NICU.PLGF in venous blood of pregnant women was detected on the day of delivery.The placenta was pathologically detected and scored.After delivery,blood gas of umbilical artery was analyzed,and PH(pH),base surplus(BE),lactic acid(LAC)were recorded.Results There were no significant differences in age,gestational times and delivery times between the PE1 group and the PE2 group and the corresponding the non-PE1 group and the non-PE2 group.BMI was higher in the PE1 group and the PE2 group than that in the non-PE1 group and the non-PE2 group.PLGF was lower in the PE1 group and the PE2 group than that in the non-PE1 group and the non-PE2 group,respectively,and PLGF was lower in the PE1 group than that in the PE2 group(P<0.05).The 24 h urinary protein quantity,systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure and pathological changes of placenta were higher in the PE1 group than those in the PE2 group(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in fecal staining of amniotic fluid,fetal embarrassed condition and pH value of umbilical artery blood gas during delivery between the PE1 group and the PE2 group.Compared with the PE2 group,the proportion of neonatal asphyxia and FGR,the umbilical artery blood gas LAC were increased,the BE value was decreased,and the time of staying in NICU was prolonged in the PE1 group(P<0.05).Conclusion The level of circulating PLGF is decreased in patients with preeclampsia.PLGF has certain value in evaluating PE and predicting adverse pregnancy outcome.