1.Preliminary Study of the Role of INPP4B in Promoting Colorectal Cancer Metastasis and the Mechanisms Involved
Meng LAI ; Zhigang MAO ; Deng TANG ; Siqi LAN ; Ruiting YAN ; Qi XIANG ; Xianxian ZHAO ; Mi SU ; Yufang WANG
Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences) 2024;55(5):1186-1194
Objective To investigate the expression of inositol polyphosphate 4-phosphatase type Ⅱ B(INPP4B)in colorectal cancer(CRC)and the relevant clinical significance,to determine the relationship between INPP4B and matrix metallopeptidase 7(MMP7)in CRC cells,and to make preliminary exploration of the effects of INPP4B on the proliferation and migration of CRC cells and mechanisms involved.Methods The TIMER2.0 and GEPIA2 databases were used to analyze the differences in INPP4B expression between cancer and para-cancerous tissues and the effects of such differences on the prognosis of CRC.The expression of INPP4B in 102 surgically resected CRC tumors was determined by immunohistochemistry(IHC),and the correlation between INPP4B and clinical pathological indicators was analyzed.In CRC cells with overexpressed/knocked-down INPP4B,the expression of INPP4B and MMP7 were examined by real time fluorogenic quantitative PCR,the protein expression of INPP4B was assessed by Western blot,cell proliferation was determined using the CellTiter 96? AQueous One assay,and cell migration and invasion were assessed using wound healing assay and real-time label-free dynamic cell analysis(RTCA).The LinkedOmics database was used to analyze signaling pathways related to INPP4B function,and the role of potential key molecules was validated at the cellular level.Results Analysis with the TIMER2.0 database and GEPIA2 database showed elevated INPP4B expression(colon adenocarcinoma[COAD]:2.30,rectal adenocarcinoma[READ]:2.33)in CRC compared to normal tissue(COAD:1.91,READ:1.89).IHC testing confirmed that INPP4B was upregulated in clinical CRC tissues and paracancerous tissues(P<0.001).Cox regression model analysis showed that INPP4B(hazards ratio[HR]=1.457,95%confidence interval[CI]:1.003-2.115)affected the prognosis of CRC,and the Kaplan-Meier curve showed that patients with high INPP4B expression had shorter overall survival(P<0.05).x2 test was performed to analyze the relationship between INPP4B expression and clinicopathological indexes,and it was found that high expression of INPP4B was correlated with lymph node metastasis(x2=3.997,P=0.046)and neural invasion(x2=8.511,P=0.004).In in vitro experiments,CRC cells overexpressing INPP4B showed a significantly increased cell proliferation and migration compared to the cells in the control group(P<0.05).Analysis using the LinkedOmics database showed that INPP4B was correlated with extracellular matrix remodeling and cell migration.Pearson's correlation analysis showed that MMP7 was positively correlated with INPP4B(r=0.3782,P<0.001).INPP4B overexpression or knockdown in vitro also led to the upregulation or the downregulation of MMP7 expression in CRC cells.Conclusion INPP4B is highly expressed in CRC tissues and significantly correlated with lymph node metastasis,neural invasion,and patient prognosis.MMP7 may mediate the role of INPP4B in promoting CRC cell migration and invasion.
2.Effects of Hymagic-4D on sensitive skin: a randomized, parallel, self-controlled clinical study
Xiangyue ZHANG ; Congxiu YE ; Yufang LIU ; Haiyan CHEN ; Xiaoyuan XIE ; Wei LAI ; Yue ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2020;26(4):325-329
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Hymagic-4D multi-essence (miniHA, acetylated sodium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate cross-linked polymer) on sensitive skin.Methods:The clinical trial was conducted from April 2, 2019 to April 30, 2019 in the Cosmetic Dermatology Laboratory of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University. A total of 33 subjects (average age of 43±9.5) completed the trial. Subjects diagnosed as sensitive skin according to the criteria were enrolled. Hymagic-4D were randomly applied on one side of the face while macromolecular hyaluronic acid was applied on opposite side for 28 days. Skin biophysical properties, lactic test, clinical efficacy and safety were evaluated by the investigators at day 0, day 7, day 14 and day 28. Skin water content, TEWL and a*value were measured at the same time.Results:Dates showed that at day 7, day 14 and day 28, the a* values on Hymagy-4D using side were 8.54±3.08, 8.87 ±3.21 and 8.39±3.21, lower than that on the side of control 9.48±3.09, 9.51±3.30 and 9.03±2.95 ( P<0.01); skin roughness score, dryness score and erythema score on hymagy-4d using side were significantly lower than before ( P<0.01), and significantly lower than that on the control side ( P<0.01). Hydration, TEWL, pH value, L value and total score of lactic acid tingling test which were significantly improved on both facial skin compared to the baseline ( P<0.05) showed no statistical difference between two facial sides ( P>0.05) during 28-day treatment. Conclusions:This study demonstrates that Hymagic-4D has more effective in repairing skin barrier and inhibiting skin inflammation than single component hyaluronic acid on sensitive skin persons.
3. Mechanisms underlying repeated ultraviolet A radiation-induced DNA damage in human skin fibroblasts
Yue XIA ; Wei LAI ; Yufang LIU ; Jie ZHANG ; Yue ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2019;52(9):631-635
Objective:
To evaluate the effects of repeated ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation on DNA damage, repair and replication processes in human skin fibroblasts, and to explore their mechanisms.
Methods:
Fibroblasts were isolated from the circumcised foreskins of 3 children in the Department of Urological Surgery, Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, and subjected to a primary culture. Cultured human skin fibroblasts of 3rd-10th passages were divided into 2 groups: UVA group treated with repeated UVA radiation to establish a chronic photodamaged cell model, and control group receiving no treatment. Cell counting kit 8 (CCK-8) assay, β-galactosidase staining and flow cytometry were performed to assess cellular proliferative activity, and determine the proportion of photoaged cells and apoptosis rate respectively. Reverse transcription reaction was performed to establish a differentially expressed cDNA library, which was then subjected to high-throughput sequencing. The cDNA sequencing results were compared between the control group and UVA group, and the differentially expressed genes were analyzed in Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) database. The data were compared between the two groups by using two independent sample
4.Application of tongue-drawing at lateral position in nasogastric intubation for senile patients with conscious disturbance
Yulian LIU ; Qing LUO ; Yufang LAI
Modern Clinical Nursing 2015;(5):54-56
Objective To observe the effect of tongue-drawing at lateral position in nasogastric intubation for senile patients with conscious disorders. Methods One hundred senile patients with conscious disorders were randomly divided into observation group and control group with 50 cases in each group. The patients in the control group were given routine nasogastric intubation while those in the observation group were given nasogastric intubation by tongue drawing at the lateral position. The two groups were compared in terms of success rate of intubation, the rate of adverse reactions and intubation effects. Result Compared with the control group, the observation group showed significantly higher in one-time intubation success rate , comfort rate and lower rate of adverse reaction (all P<0.01). Conclusions The nasogastric intubation by tongue-drawing at lateral position is superior to the routine intubation. It can improve the success rate of one-time intubation, decrease the rate of adverse reactions and relieve the pains of patients.

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