1.MicroRNA-10a induces cisplatin resistance by targeting PTEN in human cervical cancer cells
Tianhe ZENG ; Sha LIU ; Guiling LI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2017;19(3):367-370,375
Objective To explore the roles of miR-10a in the cisplatin resistance in cervical cancer cell lines,and further study the mechanism.Methods The cells were transfected with the mimics of miR10a and its negative control RNA (NC).Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTF) assay and fluorescence activated cell sorter were used to analyze drug sensitivity and apoptosis after treating with cisplatin,luciferase reporter assay to identify that miR-10a directly targets phosphatase and tensin homologue deleted on chromosome ten (PTEN).The expression of PTEN gene and its protein levels after tansfection was measured,respectively.Results after transfected with miR-10a mimics:(1) The 50% inhibition concentration of Hela cells (7.2 μg/ml) was more than in the NC group (5.6 μg/ml).The 50% inhibition concentration of Siha cells (6.4 μg/ml) was significantly more than in the NC group (3.8 μg/ml) (P<0.05).(2) The apoptosis rates of Hela cells and Siha cells were significantly lower compared to the NC group (P < 0.05).(3)miR-10a might directly target the 3'-untranslated region (3'-UTR) of PTEN,which significantly changed the PTEN protein level (P < 0.05).Conclusions miR-10a may modulate cisplatin-induced apoptosis in cervical cancer by inhibiting PTEN protein level.
2.The application of gooseneck snare in performing subintimal angioplasty for iliac artery occlusion
Bin XIONG ; Tianhe YE ; Chuansheng ZHENG ; Ming LIANG ; Jun ZENG ; Huimin LIANG
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2014;(9):802-805
Objective To study the feasibility of using gooseneck snare combined with 0.035 inch loach guidewire for subintimal angioplasty in iliac artery occlusion , and to discuss its clinical indications. Methods During the period from October 2011 to May 2013, 3 cases with unilateral complete iliac artery occlusion were admitted to authors’ hospital. As the guidewire inserted from the healthy side could not returned into the true lumen once it entered into the subintimal space of the iliac artery , the puncture at the diseased side was carried out and the guidewire was pushed into the artery , but the catheter and the guidewire could not converge or anastomose in the subintimal site , gooseneck snare had to be used to grab the guidewire in subintimal site as to establish a path and completed the angioplasty. Results Successful and safe balloon dilatation and stent implantation were accomplished in all the 3 patients , and the patients complained of no special discomfort. Conclusion In performing the subintimal angioplasty for patients with iliac artery occlusion, the use of gooseneck snare combined with retrograde insertion of guidewire should be considered when it occurs that the guidewire can not return into the true lumen after it enters into the subintimal space. Nevertheless, gentle manipulation is first important in order to avoid the possible rupture of vessels.
3.Research advances in the prevention and treatment of hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury with traditional Chinese medicine components
Zhen LI ; Yihao ZENG ; Ke WANG ; Kaiqiang WANG ; Kexian YU
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2022;38(2):471-476
Hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (HIRI) is a very common complication of liver transplantation, liver resection, and shock. At present, many studies have been conducted on HIRI, but there is still a lack of drugs for radical treatment in clinical practice. Many factors, such as related cells, molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways, reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress response, nitric oxide, and mitochondria, mediate the development and progression of HIRI, which leads to the decline of patients' quality of life and even endangers their life safety. Based on the pathogenesis of HIRI and related articles, this article summarizes the research advances in the prevention and treatment of HIRI with traditional Chinese medicine components, so as to provide theoretical support for basic research and clinical research on HIRI.