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Role of replication protein A in the radioresistance of esophageal cancer cell line and its mechanism

Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection.2012;32(4):347-349,368. doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-5098.2012.04.003

Objective To evaluate the effect of replication protein A (RPA) gene suppression on the radiosensitivity of esophageal cancer cells (TE-1R ) and underlying mechanism. Methods A radioresistant human esophageal cancer cell line TE-1 R was screened out by fractionated irradiation to TE-1 cells,then siRPA1 or siRPa2 was transfected to TE-1R cells.The untransfected (Con) group and nonsense siRNA transfected (NC) group were set as control groups.The survival was measured with colony-forming assay and the cell cycle distribution was measured with flow eytometry.Results Compared with the Con and NC groups,the protein expression of RPA1 and RPA2 decreased significantly 48 h after siRPA1 and siRPA2 transfection.The D0,Dq,and SF2 values reduced from 2.09,1.70,0.85 in NC group to 1.67,0.71,0.44 and 1.82,0.89,0.51 in siRPAl and siRPA2 transfection groups,respectively.Accordingly,the sensitization enhancement ratios of Dq were 2.39 and 1.91,respectively.The G2/M arrest in siRPA1 and siRPA2 transfection groups increased from (18.701 3.14)％ of NC group to (26.95 ± 3.96)％ and (25.28 ± 2.74) ％ (t =2.827,2.853,P ＜0.05),respectively.Conclusions Knocking down of RPA1 or RPA2 genes can enhance the raidosensitivity of human esophageal cancer cells TE-1R,where the inhibition of radiation-induced sublethal damage repair may be involved.Accordingly,RPA may become a new target of radiosensitization in esophageal cancer.

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Effect of sanguinarine on the growth and radiosensitivity of human ovarian cancer cells

Jiaying XU ; Junmin JI ; Yang HAO ; Li WU ; Saijun FAN

Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection.2012;32(1):6-10,14. doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-5098.2012.01.002

Objective To study the effect of sanguinarine on the growth and radiosensitivity of ovarian cancer SK-OV-3 cells.Methods Cell growth was determined by MTT and clonogenic assay.Cell cycle analysis was performed by flow cytometry assay.The cell apoptosis was analyzed by Annexin V/PI assay.Results Sanguinarine inhibited SK-OV-3 cell growth in a dose-and time-dependent fashion and its IC50 values were 3.02 and 1.11 μmol/L at 24 and 48 h,respectively. Sanguinarine also significantly triggered a sub-G1 peak,an indicator of apoptosis,and caused a G0/G1 arrest.Furthermore,the cell apoptosis induced by X-irradiation was significantly increased at 6 Gy when the cells were pre-treated with sanguinarine,in which the early apoptotic population increased from 10.28％ to 43.28％ (t =19.41,P ＜0.01 ) and the late apoptotic population increased from 20.26％ to 30.80％ ( t =8.78,P ＜ 0.01 ).The multi-target click model was used to fit survival curves and the SER of sanguinarine treatment approached to 1.625 at the dose of D0. Conclusions Sanguinarine could inhibit SK-OV-3 cell growth by inducing apoptosis and cell cycle arrest and enhance cell radiosensitivity at low doses.

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Simultaneous silence of bcl-2 and XIAP increases radiosensitivity of UMSCC12 head and neck cancer cells

Wenyan LI ; Wei LIU ; Xiaojie MENG

Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection.2012;32(1):40-43,59. doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-5098.2012.01.009

Objective To investigate the radiosensitization effect of the simultaneous silence of bcl-2 and XIAP on human head and neck cancer cell line in vitro.Methods Four groups of UMSCC12 cells were transfected with siRNA-bcl-2,siRNA-XIAP,siRNA-bcl-2 plus siRNA XIAP,and siRNA control,respectively.The silence efficiency was tested by Western blot assay. Apoptosis was evaluated with the activities of caspase-3 and caspase-9,and radiosensitization effect was evaluated with clonogenic assay.Results Bcl-2 and XIAP protein expressions were effectively eliminated in the cells simultaneously transfected with siRNA-bcl-2 and siRNA-XIAP.Transfection of cells with bcl-2 siRNA increased radiationinduced apoptosis ( t =5.32,6.27 ; P ＜ 0.05 ),but transfection with XIAP siRNA did not impact cell apoptosis.Since the simultaneous transfection of the above two siRNAs,the activities of caspase-3 and caspase-9 were increased by 1.36 and 1.34 times ( t =11.47,6.22 ; P ＜ 0.05 ) in nonirradiated cells and increased by 1.72 and 1.98 times ( t =12.02,20.14; P ＜ 0.05 ) in irradiated cells,respectively.The colonic assay showed that the SERs were 1.06,1.15 and 1.41 for the cells transfected with XIAP siRNA,bcl-2 siRNA and both siRNAs,respectively.Conclusions Compared to single silence of XIAP or bcl-2,simultaneous silence of XIAP and bcl-2 offers a potential approach to improving the radiosensitivity of the head and neck cancer cells,and apoptosis might contribute to the enhancement of radiosensitization.

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The effects of γ-ray radiation on hematopoiesis and T lymphocyte subset function

Wenxiu HAN ; Zhiyin ZHENG ; Liming YIN ; Ruilan GAO

Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection.2014;34(3):172-175,187. doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-5098.2014.03.004

Objective To observe the effects of whole body γ-ray radiation on hematopoiesis and cytokines related to T cell subsets in mouse,to detect the expression of transcription factors of splenic T cell subsets,and to investigate the correlation between hematopoiesis injury and abnormal immune function.Methods Totally 50 BALB/c mice were divided into radiation group and blank control group with the random number table method.The former group were given 5.5 Gy 60Co γ-ray radiation on whole body and another received sham radiation.The numbers of white blood cells and platelets of radiation group were counted at 4,8,12 and 20 d after radiation,and these numbers of blank control mice were counted only at 20 d.Hematopoietic tissue proliferation was evaluated by biopsy sections of mice femur.The contents of Th1,Th2,and Th17 in peripheral blood were detected with cytometric bead array (CBA).The expressions of T-bet/GATA-3 and RORγt/Foxp3 proteins related to the differentiation of T cell subsets in spleen tissue were measured by Western blot.Results The numbers of white blood cells and platelets of radiation group mice were reduced obviously (t WBC =18.48,15.72,9.79,3.30; t PLT =22.52,19.74,11.78,4.70,P ＜ 0.05) compared with blank control group.Biopsy sections showed that bone marrow hematopoietic cells of the radiated mice were less than those of blank group,and adipocytes became more.At 8 d,the marrow suppressions were more obvious than those at 20 d.Serum contents of Th1 cytokines IFN-γ,TNF-α and Th2 cytokines IL-4,IL-6 in the radiation group were higher than those in the blank control group at 8 and 12 d(t IFN-γ =2.93,3.36,t TNF-α =6.09,8.11,6.43,4.49,tIL-4 =4.49,3.18,t IL-6=5.11,8.67,6.67,8.55,P＜0.05).IL-17A secreted mainly by Th17 cells was also higher than the blank (t =3.68,6.24,5.32,4.06,P ＜ 0.05).Compared with the blank control group,the expression of T-bet protein increased significantly (t =5.64,2.75,3.56,4.65,P ＜ 0.05),and the expressions of GATA-3,RORγt,and Foxp3 proteins decreased at 4,8 and 12 d except the RORγt at 20 d (tRORγt =6.79,4.31,4.47,tGATA-3 =3.88,8.06,2.84,3.23,tFoxp3 =10.00,8.06,2.89,5.93,P＜ 0.05).Conclusions 5.5 Gy whole body γ-ray radiation inhibits bone marrow hematopoiesis of BALB/c mice and makes the differentiation and function of T cells to be abnormal,which may be associated with bone marrow hematopoiesis obstacle.

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Expert consensus on 3D-printing template assisted CT-guided radioactive 125I seed implantation brachytherapy

Junjie WANG ; Shude CHAI ; Guangjun ZHENG ; Anyan LIAO ; Ping JIANG ; Yuliang JIANG ; Zhe JI

Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection.2017;37(3):161-170. doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-5098.2017.03.001

As an interstitial brachytherapy,radioactive seed implantation could provide high doses in the local site and minimal doses at surrounding normal tissues.It has become one of the best choice for early stage prostate carcinoma.Radioactive seeds were implanted under the guidance by ultrasound,CT and MRI,featured with surgical and interventional treatment.Based on dosimetry for target and organs at risk,radioactive seed implantation is multiple disciplinary.In order to acquire the accurate and high quality seed implantation,it is necessary to set up a team including surgeons,radiation oncologists,interventional doctors and nuclear medicine doctors.The content of the consensus is as follows:radiation physics and dosimetry,indications,side-effects and 3 D-printing template work-follow.Despite the benefit of radioactive seed implantation for solid carcinoma,there still a compelling need for prospective randomized and stage Ⅲ clinical trials from multiple centers,so as to upgrade the evidencebased level,above all confirm the role of radioactive seed implantation in the comprehensive treatment of tumors.

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Research progress on radiotherapy for patients with implanted cardiac pacemaker

Tianwei ZHANG ; Xueyuan LI

Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection.2017;37(3):237-240. doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-5098.2017.03.015

This article summarizes proposals of different international guidelines,clinical cases in clinical institutions at home and abroad and the latest research progress of tumor patients with implanted cardiac pacemaker.In addition,the various factors during the implementation of radiotherapy were analyzed.It is possible that reducing the risk grade and minimizing the unfavorable factors for pacemaker could be achieved by designing the scientific treatment plan and setting the reasonable radiotherapy plan.The radiotherapy plan can be established safely and effectively in malignant tumor patients with implanted pacemaker.

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The application value of sinogram affirmed iterative reconstruction (SAFIRE) algorithm in the coronary computed tomography angiography(CCTA) with the tri-low scheme of dual source CT

Zhenhua TANG

Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection.2017;37(3):231-236. doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-5098.2017.03.014

Objective To investigate the application value of sinogram affirmed iterative reconstruction (SAFIRE) algorithm in the coronary computed tomography angiography(CCTA) with tri-low scheme (low tube voltage,low dose contrast agent,low flow rate injection) of the dual-source CT.Methods Totally 120 patients with body mass index (BMI) of 18.6 to 24.9 kg/m 2,heart rate ＜ 65 b/min were selected continuously and the contrast agent iohexol (350 mgI/ml) was used.The patients were divided equally into two groups:FBP group,using 120 kV tube voltages,contrast media dose of 0.9 ml/kg,and injection rate of 5.0 ml/s to carry out prospective ECG-trigger scanning,and image reconstruction based on filtered back projection (FBP) algorithm;SAFIRE group,using 80 kV tube voltage,contrast media dosage 0.7 ml/kg,injection rate of 3.5 ml/s to carry out prospective ECG-trigger high-pitch scanning,and iterative reconstruction technique.CT values of enhanced images and noise of two groups of arterial lumen and left ventricular bottom muscle were measured,and the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast to noise ratio (CNR) were calculated.The method of double blind was used to evaluate coronary artery in 4-point scale (1 =non-diagnostic).The average volume CT dose index (CTDIvol) and the dose length product (DLP) for each patient were recorded and the effective radiation doses were calculated.Results The difference in the CT values,image noise,SNR,CNR between the two groups was not statistically significantly(P ＞ 0.05).The effective dose in SAFIRE group was (0.39 ± 0.02) mSv significantly lower than that in FBP group of (4.99 ± 1.36) mSv (t =26.31,P＜0.01).Conclusions For the patients with body mass index (BMI) 18.6 to 24.9 kg/m2,HR ＜ 65 b/min,the application of prospective ECG-trigger high pitch tri-low scheme combined with the iterative reconstruction algorithm in dual-source CT coronary angiography,can obtain the qualified image with lower radiation dose.

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The feasibility of dual-source CT using low voltage scan and iterative reconstruction combine with split-bolus injection to reduce radiation dose in urography

Qiang LI ; Linglin SUN ; Ling WANG ; Mingming YU ; Jie BAO ; Guangyu HAO ; Chunhong HU

Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection.2017;37(3):226-230. doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-5098.2017.03.013

Objective To evaluate the image quality,diagnosis accuracy and dose reduction of split-bolus CT urography (CTU) with low voltage scan and sinogram affirmed iterative reconstruction (SAFIRE).Methods A total of 80 cases of consecutive patients with confirmed or suspected urinary system disease needed CTU examination were divided into two groups (control group and test group) by using random number table.In control group,convention scan (120 kV) with one time injection was used.But low voltage scan (80 kV) with SAFIRE algorithm and split-bolus injection (SBI) was used in experiment group.The radiation dose,image quality and diagnosis accuracy were compared.Results A total of 77 cases completed CTU examination successfully in the two groups,including 39 cases in control group and 38 cases in test group.The effective dose reduced from (26.68 ± 4.07) in control group to (3.93 ± 0.85) mSv in test group (t =-33.78,P ＜ 0.05).Subjective image quality score was (4.49 ± 0.79) in control group and (4.39 ± 1.53) in test group,with no significantly statistical difference (Z =2.71,P ＞ 0.05).Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of objective image quality in test group was higher than that in control group (127.3±15.9 vs.109.6 ± 13.2,t =4.49,P＜0.05).But there was no significantly statistical difference in contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) between control group(100.8 ± 12.9)and test group (109.0 ± 14.4,P ＞ 0.05).For diagnosis accuracy,no statistical difference were found between two groups(84.62％ and 81.58％,P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions The combination of low voltage scan with SAFIRE algorithm and split-bolus injection CTU could reduce the radiation dose significantly,but the objective image quality,CNR (except SNR) of subjective image quality and diagnosis accuracy were all unaffected obviously.

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Eatimation of effective doses from a dental cone beam computed tomographic scanner

Wei LUO ; Yue ZHAO ; Jianchao WANG

Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection.2017;37(3):222-225. doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-5098.2017.03.012

Objective To calculate effective dose based on the dose-area Product (DAP) measured in dental cone beam computed tomograhic (CBCT) scanning and using a conversion coefficient.Methods The method of the DAP was used to calculate the effective dose from KODAK 9500 dental CBCT scanner with fields of view (FOV) of 16 cm×15 cm and 12 cmu×8 cm.The DAP-values (mGy · cm2) were measured using a transmission ionization chamber connected to an electrometer (Doseguard 100,RTI Electronics AB,Sweden) and the chamber was placed directly on the exit of the X-ray tube.All measurements were repeated three times and averaged on each FOV data.The conversion coefficient of 0.080 μSv/mGy · cm2 was used to estimate the effective dose on the basis of DAP values,which was quoted from a literature.Results DAP values were found between the two FAOs to vary from 512 to 1 083 mGy · cm2,and the effective doses calculated with 0.080 μSv/mGy · cm2were 41 to 87 μSv.The effective doses given in this paper was lower than those reported in other literatures.Conclusions DAP measurement was found to be well defined and easy-to-use method of determining effective dose for some CBCT Units.However,determination of specific conversion coefficient in the CBCT must be further developed.

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Dosimetric comparison of TomoDirect and TomoHelical modalities in Tomotherapy system for left-breast cancer radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery

Jinyong LIN ; Cairong HU ; Xiuchun ZHANG ; Jun LU ; Penggang BAI ; Mingzhi ZHENG ; Jihong CHEN ; Yanming CHENG ; Junxin WU ; Jianji PAN

Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection.2017;37(3):216-221. doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-5098.2017.03.011

Objective To compare the dosimetric difference among plans designed by 4-field,6-field TomoDirect and TomoHelical techniques in Tomotherapy system for left-breast cancer patients with radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery.Method A total of 16 patients with left-breast cancer following breast-conserving surgery and intensity-modulated radiation therapy were enrolled in this retrospective study.The 4-field TomoDirect (TD4),6-field TomoDirect (TD6),and TomoHelical (TH) techniques were applied to design simulation plans in tomotherapy system for each patient,respectively.The differences of dose distribution and treatment parameters were analyzed in this study.Results Three plans all met the clinical requirement.Thereinto,TD4 was superior to TH in the dose limitation of organs at risk (OARs),especially the max dose of cord and right-breast,thc 5 Gy radiation volume of lung,and the mean dose of heart(F =595.60,129.24,60.44,65.37,P ＜ 0.05),but inferior to TH in dose homogeneity (HI) and conformity (CI) (F =2.78,60.93,P ＜ 0.05).However,TD6 improved TD4's HI and CI when delivered the lower OARs dose compared to TH.Meanwhile,the number of monitor units was less in TD technique and reduced the treatment times (F =24.89,3.75,P ＜ O.05).Conclusions For the radiotherapy of left-breast cancer patients after breast-conserving surgery,TD6 technique appeared to be superior,with the lower radiation dose of OARs compared to TH technique,and the better target's HI and CI in comparison with TD4 technique,especially in patients with early stage breast cancer.

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