1.Application of 188 Re-labeled BaGdF5-PEG nanoparticles on the growth inhibition of hepatoma cells and the SPECT imaging in rabbit models
Tao WANG ; Ye PENG ; Xiao LI ; Guorong JIA ; Qiuhu WANG ; Chao CHENG ; Gaofeng SUN ; Changjing ZUO
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2018;38(11):721-725
Objective To investigate the inhibitory effect of 188 Re-labeled BaGdF5-poly ( ethylene glycol) ( PEG) nanoparticles ( NPs) on hepatoma cells, and explore the application of the radiolabeled NPs for SPECT imaging. Methods BaGdF5-PEG NPs were synthesized by hydrothermal method, and were fur-ther radiolabeled with 188Re using diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA) as a coupling agent. The human hepatoma cells SMCC 7721 were treated with different concentrations of BaGdF5-PEG NPs, 188 ReO-4 or 188Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 NPs (14.8, 74.0, 370.0×104 Bq/ml) for 24 h, and then the cell proliferation rates were measured by 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. 188ReO-4 and 188 Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 NPs were administrated into normal rabbits via the ear vein, respectively. For the former, static SPECT/CT imaging were performed at 30, 60 min post-injection, and for the latter, dynamic SPECT images were captured within 10 min, and static SPECT/CT images at 30, 60, 120 min post-injec-tion. The rabbit VX2 tumor model was established, and a microcatheter was inserted into hepatic artery via the rabbit femoral artery, and then the mixture of 188 Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 NPs and lipiodol was injected into the tumor region. SPECT/CT imaging for VX2 tumor was performed at 30 min later. Data were analyzed by two-sample t test. Results The BaGdF5-PEG NPs were nearly square and the particle size was about 10 nm. The labeling yield of 188 Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 was 94.1% at the optimum conditions. Moreover, it showed high stability in vitro and in vivo. In vitro, BaGdF5-PEG NPs did not exhibit obvious cytotoxicity even at a high concentration. Both 188 ReO-4 and 188 Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 could inhibit the proliferation of SMCC 7721 cells, but 188 Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 showed a significantly stronger inhibitory effect at the doses of 74.0 and 370.0×104 Bq/ml ( t values:4.21,4.09, both P<0.01) . In vivo, 188 ReO-4 was absorbed by maxillary glands and was quickly elimi-nated from blood via the kidneys. The 188 Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 NPs mainly accumulated in the liver and spleen. In addition, retention and accumulation of 188 Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 NPs in the liver tumor could be achieved by using transarterial intervention technique for drug delivery. Conclusion 188Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 NPs have cer-tain killing effects on hepatoma cells in vitro, and with the help of transarterial intervention technique, the NPs can be aggregated within liver tumor, where they not only can be used for SPECT imaging, but also have potential therapeutic effects.
2.MiR-26-3p regulates proliferation,migration,invasion and apoptosis of glioma cells by targeting CREB1
Qiuhu HUANG ; Jian ZHOU ; Zizhen WANG ; Kun YANG ; Zhenggang CHEN
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(3):578-584
Objective To investigate the regulatory role of miR-26b-3p in proliferation,migration and invasion of glioma.Methods The expressions of miR-26b-3p and cAMP-responsive element binding protein 1(CREB1)in gliomas of different pathological grades were detected with RT-qPCR and Western blotting.Bioinformatic methods were used to analyze the target sequence of miRNA-26b-3p binding to CREB1,and dual luciferase gene reporter experiment was performed to explore the mechanism for targeted regulation of CREB1 by miR-26b-3p.Glioma U251 cells were treated with miR-26b-3p mimic or inhibitor,and the changes in CREB1 expression and cell proliferation,migration,invasion and apoptosis were determined with Western blotting,CCK-8 assay,wound healing assay,Transwell assay,and flow cytometry.Results The expression of miR-26b-3p decreased while CREB1 expression increased significantly as the pathological grade of gliomas increased(P<0.05).Dual luciferase gene reporter experiment confirmed that CREB1 was a downstream target of miR-26b-3p.Inhibition of miR-26b-3p significantly upregulated the expression of CERB1,suppressed apoptosis and promoted proliferation and invasion of glioma cells,and overexpression of miR-26b-3p produced the opposite effects(P<0.05).Conclusion MiR-26b-3p regulates CREB1 expression to modulate apoptosis,proliferation,migration and invasion of glioma cells,thereby participating in tumorigenesis and progression of glioma.
3.MiR-26-3p regulates proliferation,migration,invasion and apoptosis of glioma cells by targeting CREB1
Qiuhu HUANG ; Jian ZHOU ; Zizhen WANG ; Kun YANG ; Zhenggang CHEN
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(3):578-584
Objective To investigate the regulatory role of miR-26b-3p in proliferation,migration and invasion of glioma.Methods The expressions of miR-26b-3p and cAMP-responsive element binding protein 1(CREB1)in gliomas of different pathological grades were detected with RT-qPCR and Western blotting.Bioinformatic methods were used to analyze the target sequence of miRNA-26b-3p binding to CREB1,and dual luciferase gene reporter experiment was performed to explore the mechanism for targeted regulation of CREB1 by miR-26b-3p.Glioma U251 cells were treated with miR-26b-3p mimic or inhibitor,and the changes in CREB1 expression and cell proliferation,migration,invasion and apoptosis were determined with Western blotting,CCK-8 assay,wound healing assay,Transwell assay,and flow cytometry.Results The expression of miR-26b-3p decreased while CREB1 expression increased significantly as the pathological grade of gliomas increased(P<0.05).Dual luciferase gene reporter experiment confirmed that CREB1 was a downstream target of miR-26b-3p.Inhibition of miR-26b-3p significantly upregulated the expression of CERB1,suppressed apoptosis and promoted proliferation and invasion of glioma cells,and overexpression of miR-26b-3p produced the opposite effects(P<0.05).Conclusion MiR-26b-3p regulates CREB1 expression to modulate apoptosis,proliferation,migration and invasion of glioma cells,thereby participating in tumorigenesis and progression of glioma.