1.MSH2 regulating the malignant biological behavior of gastric cancer cells through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway
LIU Zhongxin1 ; LI Hua2 ; HUANG Chaokang1 ; ZHOU Yang1
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2025;32(6):641-648
[摘 要] 目的:探究错配修复蛋白2(MSH2)在胃癌中表达和其与患者临床特征的关系及其对胃癌细胞恶性生物学行为的作用及机制。方法:收集2020年5月至2022年7月期间在邢台市人民医院收治的40例胃癌患者的癌组织和配对癌旁组织及患者的一般临床资料。常规培养正常人胃黏膜上皮细胞GES-1和胃癌细胞AGS、MKN45和BGC-823,用转染试剂分别将sh-NC、shMSH2-1和shMSH2-2慢病毒载体转染至AGS和MKN45细胞中,实验分为sh-NC、shMSH2-1和shMSH2-2组。CCK-8法、克隆形成实验、EdU染色、Transwell小室实验分别检测各组AGS和MKN45细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭能力。构建裸鼠MKN45细胞移植瘤模型,观察敲减MSH2对移植瘤生长的影响。WB法检测各组细胞中及移植瘤组织中 MSH2、PI3K/AKT/mTOR通路、上皮间质转化相关蛋白的表达。结果:MSH2在胃癌组织和细胞中呈高表达且与淋巴结转移、T分期进展及组织学分化不良均有关联(均P < 0.001);在AGS和MKN45细胞中成功地敲减了MSH2的表达(P < 0.001);敲减 MSH2均能显著抑制AGS和MKN45细胞的活力、EdU染色阳性率、克隆形成能力、迁移及侵袭能力和移植瘤的生长(均P < 0.001);均能显著抑制AGS和MKN45细胞和MKN45移植瘤组织中MSH2蛋白、PI3K/AKT/mTOR通路相关蛋白、N-cadherin蛋白的表达(均P < 0.001),促进E-cadherin蛋白的表达(P < 0.001)。结论:MSH2在胃癌组织和细胞中呈高表达且与淋巴结转移、T分期进展及组织学分化不良有关联,敲减MSH2表达通过抑制PI3K/AKT/mTOR通路调控AGS和MKN45细胞的恶性生物学行为,MSH2可能是胃癌治疗的潜在靶点。
2.DUSP26 inhibits proliferation, migration, and invasion of lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells by suppressing the TGF-β1/SMAD2/3 signaling pathway
LUO Fengheng ; WU Min ; ZHOU Shan ; XIAO Yanan ; ZHAN Zhiqiang
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2025;32(7):738-745
[摘 要] 目的:探究双特异性磷酸酶26(DUSP26)在肺腺癌(LUAD)A549细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭中的作用及其分子机制。方法:检索肿瘤数据库GEPIA2网站DUSP26表达数据,分析DUSP26在LUAD患者和正常人肺组织中的表达差异。收集2022年10月至2023年10月期间萍乡市人民医院手术切除的12例LUAD组织和癌旁组织标本,通过免疫组织化学(IHC)和WB法检测DUSP26在LUAD组织和癌旁组织之间的表达差异;通过WB法检测DUSP26在4种LUAD细胞(A549、SK-LU-1、Calu-3、H1299)和2种正常支气管上皮细胞(BEAS-2B、HBEC)中的表达差异。利用慢病毒转染细胞的方法构建稳定过表达DUSP26(DUSP26-OE)及阴性对照(DUSP26-OENC)的A549细胞,通过克隆形成、划痕愈合实验、Transwell实验分别检测DUSP26过表达对细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭能力的影响,WB法检测各组细胞中TGF-β1/SMAD2/3通路、EMT相关蛋白的表达水平,细胞免疫荧光法检测细胞中Ki-67、cyclin D1表达水平。加入TGF-β1重组蛋白进行回复实验。构建A549细胞裸鼠荷瘤模型,观察DUSP26过表达对移植瘤体内生长的影响,WB法检测移植瘤组织中TGF-β1/SMAD2/3通路、EMT相关蛋白表达水平,免疫荧光染色法检测移植瘤组织中Ki-67、cyclin D1表达水平。结果:DUSP26在LUAD组织和细胞中均呈低表达(P < 0.05或P < 0.01或P < 0.001或P < 0.000 1)。与DUSP26-OENC组相比,DUSP26-OE组A549细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭能力均显著降低(P < 0.01或P < 0.001),TGF-β1、p-SMAD2/3、vimentin、N-cadherin、snail、Ki-67、cyclin D1表达均降低(P < 0.01或P < 0.001或P < 0.000 1),E-cadherin表达升高(P < 0.000 1)。加入5 ng/mL TGF-β1重组蛋白后,可部分逆转在体外实验中由DUSP26过表达导致的结果。成功构建裸鼠A549细胞荷瘤模型,DUSP26-OE组裸鼠移植瘤生长速度缓慢,体积和质量均减小(均P < 0.001),移植瘤组织中TGF-β1、p-SMAD2/3、vimentin、N-cadherin、snail、Ki-67、cyclin D1表达均降低(P < 0.01或P < 0.001),E-cadherin表达升高(P < 0.000 1)。结论:DUSP26在LUAD组织和细胞中均呈低表达状态,上调DUSP26的表达水平能够通过抑制TGF-β1/SMAD2/3信号通路抑制A549细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭。
3.Pristimerin enhances the doxorubicin sensitivity of breast cancer MCF-7 cells via the AKT/GSK-3β signaling pathway
CHENG Chao ; WANG Zhou ; ZHANG Weiqun
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2025;31(8):823-830
[摘 要] 目的:探讨扁蒴藤素(PT)通过蛋白激酶B(AKT)/糖原合成酶激酶-3β(GSK-3β)信号通路对人乳腺癌细胞MCF-7多柔比星(DOX)敏感性的影响。方法:体外培养MCF-7细胞并建立DOX耐药细胞MCF-7/DOX。MCF-7细胞设NC组、L-PT组(2 μmol/L PT)、M-PT组(4 μmol/L PT)、H-PT组(8 μmol/L PT)、H-PT + SC79组(8 μmol/L PT + 10 μmol/L的AKT/GSK-3β信号通路抑制剂SC79)、H-PT + LY294002组(8 μmol/L PT + 2.5 μmol/L的AKT/GSK-3β信号通路激活剂LY294002)。MCF-7/DOX细胞设MCF-7/DOX组(未处理)、DOX组(50 nmol/L DOX)、PT + DOX组(8 μmol/L PT和50 nmol/L DOX)、PT + DOX + SC79组(8 μmol/L PT + 50 nmol/L DOX + 10 μmol/L SC79)、PT + DOX + LY294002组(8 μmol/L PT + 50 nmol/L DOX + 2.5 μmol/L LY294002)。采用MTT法、平板克隆实验、划痕愈合实验、Transwell实验及WB法分别检测细胞增殖、集落形成数、迁移、侵袭和AKT/GSK-3β信号通路蛋白表达。建立MCF-7细胞裸鼠移植瘤模型,观察PT对移植瘤生长、移植瘤组织中AKT/GSK--3β 信号通路蛋白表达的影响。结果:与NC组相比,L-PT、M-PT、H-PT组MCF-7细胞增殖率、集落形成数、划痕愈合率、侵袭细胞数及p-AKT、p-GSK-3β蛋白表达均呈PT浓度依赖性降低(均P < 0.05);与H-PT组对比,H-PT + SC79组MCF-7细胞上述指标变化趋势与上述相反,PT + DOX + LY294002组MCF-7细胞上述指标变化趋势与上述相同(均P < 0.05)。MCF-7/DOX组与DOX组细胞增殖率、集落形成数、划痕愈合率、侵袭细胞数及p-AKT、p-GSK-3β蛋白表达无明显差异(均P > 0.05);分别与MCF-7/DOX组、DOX组对比,PT + DOX组MCF-7/DOX细胞上述指标均降低(均P < 0.05);对比PT + DOX组,PT + DOX + SC79组上述指标均升高,PT + DOX + LY294002组上述指标均降低(均P < 0.05)。裸鼠移植瘤实验显示,与对照组和DOX相比,PT + DOX组移植瘤质量、体积、p-AKT、p-GSK-3β蛋白表达均降低(均P < 0.05)。结论:PT抑制乳腺癌细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭,并增强其对DOX的化疗敏感性,其机制与抑制AKT/GSK-3β信号通路有关。
4.Annual report on transcatheter left atrial appendage closure in 2024
Yuan BAI ; Xiaochun ZHANG ; Jie ZENG ; Yongjian WU ; Daxin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(06):746-751
After two decades of development, transcatheter left atrial appendage closure has emerged as a safe and effective intervention for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. In 2024, significant advancements were made in the field of left atrial appendage closure in terms of evidence-based medicine, device research and development, and guideline consensus. The annual report on transcatheter left atrial appendage closure systematically reviews global academic progress in 2024, encompassing newly published clinical evidence, recently developed occlusion devices, and updated international guidelines/consensus statements. In the future, the development direction of transcatheter left atrial appendage closure mainly includes expanding surgical indications, optimizing imaging assistance technology, improving closure device design, and exploring individualized strategies for postoperative antithrombotic therapy.
5.The causal relationship between neuroticism and gastroesophageal reflux disease: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study in the European population
Siding ZHOU ; Hongbi XIAO ; Mingjun GAO ; Mengmeng WANG ; Xiaolin WANG ; Yusheng SHU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(06):814-818
Objective To analyze the relationship between neuroticism and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) using the Mendelian randomization (MR) method. Methods Exposure and outcome data were downloaded from the Integrative Epidemiology Unit (IEU) database in August 2023, including summary statistics from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for neuroticism (n=374 323) and GERD (n=602 604). MR was conducted using the weighted median method, MR-Egger method, inverse variance weighted method, weighted mode method, and simple mode method. The causal relationship between the two was assessed using odds ratio (OR), and sensitivity analyses were performed to ensure the accuracy of the results. Results Neuroticism was associated with an increased risk of GERD [OR=1.229, 95%CI (1.186, 1.274), P<0.001]. Similarly, GERD was associated with an increased risk of neuroticism [OR=1.786, 95%CI (1.623, 1.965), P<0.001]. Conclusion There is a bidirectional causal relationship between neuroticism and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
6.EZH2 protein expression in predicting malignant transformation of oral leukoplakia: a prospective cohort study
MEI Nianrou ; LIU Limin ; YANG Jingwen ; XU Siming ; LI Chenxi ; GE Shuyun ; ZHOU Haiwen
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2025;33(10):862-872
Objective:
To investigate the predictive value of EZH2 expression for malignant transformation in oral leukoplakia (OLK) and to provide a reference for clinical practice.
Methods:
This study was approved by the institutional ethics committee, and informed consent was obtained from all participants. A total of 114 patients diagnosed with OLK by pathological examination and treated at our hospital between November 2020 and July 2022 were initially enrolled. After excluding those with incomplete data or follow-up, 105 participants were included in the final analysis, comprising 14 in the high EZH2 expression group and 91 in the low EZH2 expression group. Histopathological examination of oral mucosa and immunohistochemical detection of EZH2 protein expression were performed. The follow-up period was 30 months; participants were followed until malignant transformation occurred or until the end of follow-up, at which point they were withdrawn from the study. The exposure factor was the level of EZH2 protein expression, and the outcome was the malignant transformation rate of OLK. Differences in EZH2 expression levels and transformation outcomes were analyzed.
Results:
There were no statistically significant differences between the high and low EZH2 expression groups in terms of age, sex, history of systemic disease, lifestyle habits, psychological status, diet, and sleep conditions (P > 0.05). Lesions in the high EZH2 expression group were mainly located on the ventral tongue, while in the low EZH2 expression group, they were more commonly found on the dorsal tongue and buccal mucosa. The malignant transformation rate was 28.6% (4/14) in the high expression group and 8.8% (8/91) in the low expression group; these differences were not statistically significant (P=0.053). In univariate Cox regression analysis, the risk of malignant transformation in the high EZH2 expression group was 3.647 times that of the low EZH2 expression group (HR = 3.647, 95% CI: 1.097-12.120, P<0.05). Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that over the 30-month follow-up period, the cancer-free survival rate in the high EZH2 expression group was 19.8% lower than in the low expression group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). In multivariate Cox regression analysis, only moderate and severe epithelial dysplasia were identified as independent risk factors for malignant transformation. The risk of malignant transformation in the moderate and severe dysplasia groups was 10.695 and 13.623 times higher, respectively, than in the mild dysplasia group (HR = 10.695, 95% CI: 2.270-50.396, P<0.05; HR=13.623, 95% CI: 1.918-96.774, P<0.05). EZH2 high expression was not an independent risk factor in the multivariate model (HR= 2.528, 95% CI: 0.752-8.500, P = 0.134).
Conclusion
High EZH2 protein expression is a risk factor for the malignant transformation of OLK but does not have independent predictive value.
7.Analysis of risk factors for diaphragmatic dysfunction after cardiovascular surgery with extracorporeal circulation: A retrospective cohort study
Xupeng YANG ; Yi SHI ; Fengbo PEI ; Simeng ZHANG ; Hao MA ; Zengqiang HAN ; Zhou ZHAO ; Qing GAO ; Xuan WANG ; Guangpu FAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(08):1140-1145
Objective To clarify the risk factors of diaphragmatic dysfunction (DD) after cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data of patients who underwent cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of Peking University People39;s Hospital from January 2023 to March 2024. Patients were divided into two groups according to the results of bedside diaphragm ultrasound: a DD group and a control group. The preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative indicators of the patients were compared and analyzed, and independent risk factors for DD were screened using multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results A total of 281 patients were included, with 32 patients in the DD group, including 23 males and 9 females, with an average age of (64.0±13.5) years. There were 249 patients in the control group, including 189 males and 60 females, with an average age of (58.0±11.2) years. The body mass index of the DD group was lower than that of the control group [(18.4±1.5) kg/m2 vs. (21.9±1.8) kg/m2, P=0.004], and the prevalence of hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, and renal insufficiency was higher in the DD group (P<0.05). There was no statistical difference in intraoperative indicators (operation method, extracorporeal circulation time, aortic clamping time, and intraoperative nasopharyngeal temperature) between the two groups (P>0.05). In terms of postoperative aspects, the peak postoperative blood glucose in the DD group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P=0.001), and the proportion of patients requiring continuous renal replacement therapy was significantly higher than that in the control group (P=0.001). The postoperative reintubation rate, tracheotomy rate, mechanical ventilation time, and intensive care unit stay time in the DD group were higher or longer than those in the control group (P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that low body mass index [OR=0.72, 95%CI (0.41, 0.88), P=0.011], preoperative dialysis [OR=2.51, 95%CI (1.89, 4.14), P=0.027], low left ventricular ejection fraction [OR=0.88, 95%CI (0.71, 0.93), P=0.046], and postoperative hyperglycemia [OR=3.27, 95%CI (2.58, 5.32), P=0.009] were independent risk factors for DD. Conclusion The incidence of DD is relatively high after cardiac surgery, and low body mass index, preoperative renal insufficiency requiring dialysis, low left ventricular ejection fraction, and postoperative hyperglycemia are risk factors for DD.
8.Negative mental and behavior problems in children with short stature and their relationship with family function and quality of life
Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Jinhua ZHOU ; Min GU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(6):167-170
Objective To investigate negative mental and behavior problems in children with short stature and analyze their relationship with family function and quality of life. Methods A total of 347 cases of children with dwarfism received from 358 cases in Chengdu Jingjiang Hospital for Women and Children Health from January 2019 to December 2023 were selected as the dwarfism group were included in this study. The two groups were compared on negative mental and behavior problems [Mental Health Scale for Child and Adolescent (MHS-CA)], family function [Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale II-Chinese Version (FACES II-CV)] and quality of Life [Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 (PedQL4.0)]. Correlation analysis was performed. Results MHS-CA scores, FACES II-CV scores and PedQL4.0 scores of the short stature group were lower than those of the control group (P<0.05). With MHS-CA score ≤ 57 as the critical value, 347 children with short stature were divided into healthy state group (256 cases) and unhealthy state group (91 cases). FACES II-CV scores and PedsQL4.0 scores of children in unhealthy state were lower than those of children in healthy state (P<0.05). Pearson correlation analysis found that mental health problems were positively correlated with family function and quality of life in children with short stature (r=0.217, 0.386, both P=0.000). Conclusion Mental health problems in children with short stature are significantly positively correlated with family function and quality of life.
9.Influencing factors and current status of heart failure in patients with unstable angina pectoris
Nan FENG ; Xing WU ; Qingrong ZHOU ; Jianfeng WANG ; Gang CHEN
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(6):184-187
Objective To explore the current status and influencing factors of heart failure occurrence in patients with unstable angina pectoris (UAP), and to provide a scientific basis for developing individualized prevention and treatment strategies. Methods A total of 310 patients with UAP admitted to the Fifth People39;s Hospital from October 2021 to October 2024 were selected as study subjects. The current status of the patients39; heart failure was statistically analyzed, and the patients were divided into heart failure group and non-heart failure group according to whether they had heart failure. Univariate and logistic multivariate regression analyses were used to analyze the risk factors for the occurrence of heart failure in patients with UAP. Results Among the 310 patients with UAP, 63 cases had heart failure, with an incidence rate of 20.32%. After logistic multivariate analysis, it was found that diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, number of coronary artery lesions, homocysteine and plasma brain natriuretic peptide levels were risk factors of heart failure in patients with UAP, and hemoglobin level was a protective factor (OR: 2.010, 95%CI: 1.063-3.800; OR: 4.495, 95%CI: 2.228-9.067; OR: 2.408, 95%CI: 1.256-4.617; OR: 3.655, 95%CI: 1.812-7.372; OR: 4.693, 95%CI: 2.622-8.399; OR: 0.359, 95%CI: 0.205-0.628, P<0.05). Conclusion The coronary heart disease risk of heart failure is high in patients with UAP, and is affected by comorbidities, number of coronary artery lesions, homocysteine, and plasma brain natriuretic peptide levels. It is necessary to perform clinical screening and pay attention to such patients, and take active prevention and control interventions.
10.Effects and mechanisms of lncRNA PTENP1 on proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion of bladder cancer cells by regulating SCARA5 expression
WANG Jing1 ; SUN Ying1 ; ZHOU Min1 ; ZHAO Qibo1 ; YANG Meng2 ; HUANG Ziming3
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2025;32(11):1151-1158
[摘 要] 目的:探究骨髓间充质干细胞(BMSC)衍生的外泌体lncRNA PTENP1在膀胱癌进展中的功能机制。方法:采用透射电子显微镜、纳米颗粒追踪分析及WB法检测外泌体标志蛋白的方式鉴定BMSC来源的外泌体(BMSC-Exo)。通过共聚焦显微镜检测 BMSC-Exo被膀胱癌5637细胞内化的过程。按转染物不同,将膀胱癌5637和T24细胞随机分为以下组别:对照组、BMSC-Exo组、BMSC OE-NC-Exo组、BMSC OE-PTENP1-Exo组、BMSC sh-NC-Exo组和BMSC sh-PTENP1-Exo组。采用CCK-8、集落形成实验评估细胞增殖水平,流式细胞术评估细胞凋亡水平,划痕愈合和Transwell实验评估细胞迁移和侵袭能力。通过RNA下拉(Pull down)、RNA免疫沉淀(RIP)技术验证miR-17和PTENP1、A类清道夫受体5型(SCARA5)mRNA之间的靶向结合关系。结果:qRT-PCR显示过表达PTENP1的BMSC外泌体(BMSC OE-PTENP1-Exo)显著提升膀胱癌细胞中PTENP1水平(P < 0.01)。BMSC OE-PTENP1-Exo抑制细胞增殖(P < 0.01)、迁移(P < 0.01)和侵袭(P < 0.01),促进细胞凋亡(P < 0.01)。此外,体内实验显示BMSC OE-PTENP1-Exo显著抑制裸鼠移植瘤生长(P < 0.01)。结论:BMS-Exo可通过递送PTENP1作为miR-17的“分子海绵”,解除miR-17对SCARA5的抑制作用,进而上调SCARA5的表达,抑制膀胱癌细胞的恶性生物学行为。


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