1.Effect of macrophage colony-stimulating factor on the growth and migration of oral squamous cell carcinoma cells
Yiwen XU ; Jingying LI ; Linxin LIU ; Yingjiao XU ; Minhai NIE ; Xuqian LIU
Journal of China Medical University 2025;54(6):565-570
Objective To explore the expression of macrophage colony-stimulating factor(MCSF)in oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC)and its effects on the proliferation,apoptosis,and migration of OSCC cells.Methods Normal gingival and OSCC tissues were collected,and MCSF protein expression was detected using immunohistochemistry and Western blotting.HSC-4 cells were divided into control(no transfection),shNC(transfection with sequence-free plasmid vector lentivirus),and shMCSF(transfection with silent MCSF plasmid vector lentivirus)groups.The expression of MCSF mRNA and protein in HSC-4 cells was detected using quantitative real-time PCR and Western blotting,respectively.Scratch and Transwell assays were used to detect the migration ability of HSC-4 cells.The TUNEL assay determined the apoptosis ability of HSC-4 cells,while a colony formation assay detected the proliferation ability of HSC-4 cells.Results MCSF was highly expressed in OSCC tissues and HSC-4 cells but weakly expressed in normal gingival tissues and Hacat cells.The migration and proliferation ability of HSC-4 cells in the shMCSF group was lower than that in the shNC group(P<0.05).The apoptosis ability of HSC-4 cells in the shMCSF group was higher than that in the shNC group(P<0.05).Conclusion MCSF is upregu-lated in OSCC tissues,promoting cell migration and proliferation,while also reducing the apoptosis of OSCC cells.
2.Chromatin landscape alteration uncovers multiple transcriptional circuits during memory CD8+ T-cell differentiation.
Qiao LIU ; Wei DONG ; Rong LIU ; Luming XU ; Ling RAN ; Ziying XIE ; Shun LEI ; Xingxing SU ; Zhengliang YUE ; Dan XIONG ; Lisha WANG ; Shuqiong WEN ; Yan ZHANG ; Jianjun HU ; Chenxi QIN ; Yongchang CHEN ; Bo ZHU ; Xiangyu CHEN ; Xia WU ; Lifan XU ; Qizhao HUANG ; Yingjiao CAO ; Lilin YE ; Zhonghui TANG
Protein & Cell 2025;16(7):575-601
Extensive epigenetic reprogramming involves in memory CD8+ T-cell differentiation. The elaborate epigenetic rewiring underlying the heterogeneous functional states of CD8+ T cells remains hidden. Here, we profile single-cell chromatin accessibility and map enhancer-promoter interactomes to characterize the differentiation trajectory of memory CD8+ T cells. We reveal that under distinct epigenetic regulations, the early activated CD8+ T cells divergently originated for short-lived effector and memory precursor effector cells. We also uncover a defined epigenetic rewiring leading to the conversion from effector memory to central memory cells during memory formation. Additionally, we illustrate chromatin regulatory mechanisms underlying long-lasting versus transient transcription regulation during memory differentiation. Finally, we confirm the essential roles of Sox4 and Nrf2 in developing memory precursor effector and effector memory cells, respectively, and validate cell state-specific enhancers in regulating Il7r using CRISPR-Cas9. Our data pave the way for understanding the mechanism underlying epigenetic memory formation in CD8+ T-cell differentiation.
CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes/metabolism*
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Cell Differentiation
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Chromatin/immunology*
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Animals
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Mice
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Immunologic Memory
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Epigenesis, Genetic
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SOXC Transcription Factors/immunology*
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NF-E2-Related Factor 2/immunology*
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Mice, Inbred C57BL
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Gene Regulatory Networks
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Enhancer Elements, Genetic
3.Effect of macrophage colony-stimulating factor on the growth and migration of oral squamous cell carcinoma cells
Yiwen XU ; Jingying LI ; Linxin LIU ; Yingjiao XU ; Minhai NIE ; Xuqian LIU
Journal of China Medical University 2025;54(6):565-570
Objective To explore the expression of macrophage colony-stimulating factor(MCSF)in oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC)and its effects on the proliferation,apoptosis,and migration of OSCC cells.Methods Normal gingival and OSCC tissues were collected,and MCSF protein expression was detected using immunohistochemistry and Western blotting.HSC-4 cells were divided into control(no transfection),shNC(transfection with sequence-free plasmid vector lentivirus),and shMCSF(transfection with silent MCSF plasmid vector lentivirus)groups.The expression of MCSF mRNA and protein in HSC-4 cells was detected using quantitative real-time PCR and Western blotting,respectively.Scratch and Transwell assays were used to detect the migration ability of HSC-4 cells.The TUNEL assay determined the apoptosis ability of HSC-4 cells,while a colony formation assay detected the proliferation ability of HSC-4 cells.Results MCSF was highly expressed in OSCC tissues and HSC-4 cells but weakly expressed in normal gingival tissues and Hacat cells.The migration and proliferation ability of HSC-4 cells in the shMCSF group was lower than that in the shNC group(P<0.05).The apoptosis ability of HSC-4 cells in the shMCSF group was higher than that in the shNC group(P<0.05).Conclusion MCSF is upregu-lated in OSCC tissues,promoting cell migration and proliferation,while also reducing the apoptosis of OSCC cells.
4.Association of SLC6A4 gene c.*670T>G polymorphism with the risk for asthma and peripheral blood cytological characteristics among ethnic Zhuang Chinese population.
Gao CHEN ; Jianguo XU ; Shuai WEI ; Minlv MENG ; Chen LAN ; Chunru ZHAO ; Yingjiao MA
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2023;40(10):1228-1235
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the association of SLC6A4 gene c.*670T>G polymorphism with the risk for asthma and peripheral blood cytological characteristics among ethnic Zhuang Chinese from Guangxi, China.
METHODS:
From May 2017 to March 2020, 258 patients diagnosed with asthma and 244 healthy controls were recruited from the Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Minzhu Medical College and the People's Hospital of Hechi. Genotypes of the c.*670T>G polymorphism were determined by Sanger sequencing. Flow cytometry was used in combination with an electrical impedance method for the counting and classification of peripheral blood cells.
RESULTS:
Compared with the T allele, the G allele of the c.*670T>G polymorphism was associated with the risk for asthma in the population (OR = 1.54, 95%CI = 1.15-2.06; P = 0.004). Compared with the GT and TT genotypes, homozygous GG genotype also comprised a risk factor (OR = 1.66, 95%CI = 1.16-2.38; P = 0.005). Stratification of the risk factors showed that the homozygous GG genotype has increased the risk of asthma in males and urban residents (P < 0.01). The erythrocyte, hemoglobin and platelet counts of the asthma group were significantly higher than the control group (P < 0.001). The GG, GT and TT genotypes have respectively accounted for 82.35%, 17.65% and 0% of the samples with platelets exceeding the normal value. The overall platelet level of GG genotype was higher than GT+TT genotype (P < 0.05). The significant association was verified by the false positive report probability, and at a prior probability level of 0.1, G vs. T false positive probability was 0.071, and GG vs. GT+TT false positive probability was 0.153.
CONCLUSION
The GG genotype of the c.*670T>G polymorphism is associated with the risk for asthma among ethnic Zhuang Chinese from northwest Guangxi. Above finding has also enriched the genotypic data and peripheral blood phenotype for this polymorphism.
Male
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Humans
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East Asian People
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China
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Genotype
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Alleles
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Asthma/genetics*
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Serotonin Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins
5.Terminal disinfection effect of hydrogen peroxide atomization sterilizer in blood centers
Shunwei ZHANG ; Jianhao YANG ; Yingjiao CHEN ; Yan ZHOU ; Tianyan HU ; Bei XU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2021;34(5):532-535
【Objective】 To observe the effect of hydrogen peroxide atomization sterilizer using low concentration hydrogen peroxide disinfectant on the environment and object surface of physical examination area (hereinafter referred to as " physical examination area" ) in blood centers, so as to provide a simple method which is safe, efficient, easy to operate, harmless to human body and has no corrosive effect on equipment. 【Methods】 The physical examination area was disinfected with atomized hydrogen peroxide sterilizer, and the difference of colony number between air and surface before and after disinfection was compared to evaluate the disinfection effect. 【Results】 After disinfection, the hydrogen peroxide residue was detected for 25 times at 5 points, and the results were (0.7~1)ppm, with no statistical difference (P>0.05). 25 tests were carried out at 5 points, and the quartile of the test results was (0~2)CFU/ dish, and the qualified rate was 100%. The test results of bacteria before and after disinfection were statistically significant (P<0.05), which met the requirements of Class Ⅱ environment in Hygienic Standard for Hospital Disinfection(GB15982-2012). After disinfection, the quartile of surface colony detection results of workbench, blood donor seat, screen and door handle were (0~24.1)CFU/cm2, (1.6~55.4)CFU/cm2, (0~7.2)CFU/cm2 and (0~4.8)CFU/cm2, with the qualified rate at 80%, 48%, 100% and 100%, respectively, which were in accordance with the requirements of Class Ⅲenvironment in GB15982-2012. The number of colonies after disinfection at the above detection sites decreased significantly compared with that before disinfection (P<0.05). The surface contact plate pressing method and cotton swab smearing method were used to detect the number of colonies on the surface of sterilized work tables and blood donor seats, and the detection rate of the former was higher than that of the latter, with statistical significance (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 After disinfection by hydrogen peroxide atomization sterilizer, the hydrogen peroxide residue met the requirements specified in the manual. The terminal disinfection effect of air in the physical examination area environment can meet the Class Ⅱ environmental requirements of GB15982-2012. However, the number of microorganisms on object surface after terminal disinfection was significantly lower than that before disinfection.
6.Content Determination of Monotropein in the Different Parts of Morinda officinalis and Its Counterfeit Species
Yingjiao LIANG ; Jiyin XU ; Ping DING
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 1993;0(01):-
Objective To determine the content of monotropein in the different parts of Morinda officinalis and in its counterfeit species.Methods The method of HPLC was used with chromatographic conditions as follows:Kromasil C18(150 mm?4.6 mm,5 ?m) column,the mobile phase of methol-0.4 %phosphate solution(5:95→28.8:71.2,15 min),the velocity of flow being 1 mL/min,the detection wavelength at 231 nm and column temperature being 25 ℃.Results The content of monotropein in the leaves and radix of Morinda officinalis and Morinda parvifolis is the highest.Conclusion It is reasonable to replace the root of Morinda officinalis with the leaves of Morinda officinalis and Morinda parvifolis for the monotropein extraction.

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