1.Synergistic Activation of LEPR and ADRB2 Induced by Leptin Enhances Reactive Oxygen Specie Generation in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells
Chang LIU ; Jing YU ; Yongjun DU ; Yu XIE ; Xiaofei SONG ; Chang LIU ; Yan YAN ; Yue WANG ; Junfang QIN
Cancer Research and Treatment 2025;57(2):457-477
Purpose:
Leptin interacts not only with leptin receptor (LEPR) but also engages with other receptors. While the pro-oncogenic effects of the adrenergic receptor β2 (ADRB2) are well-established, the role of leptin in activating ADRB2 in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) remains unclear.
Materials and Methods:
The pro-carcinogenic effects of LEPR were investigated using murine TNBC cell lines, 4T1 and EMT6, and a tumor-bearing mouse model. Expression levels of LEPR, NADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4), and ADRB2 in TNBC cells and tumor tissues were analyzed via western blot and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Changes in reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were assessed using flow cytometry and MitoSox staining, while immunofluorescence double-staining confirmed the co-localization of LEPR and ADRB2.
Results:
LEPR activation promoted NOX4-derived ROS and mitochondrial ROS production, facilitating TNBC cell proliferation and migration, effects which were mitigated by the LEPR inhibitor Allo-aca. Co-expression of LEPR and ADRB2 was observed on cell membranes, and bioinformatics data revealed a positive correlation between the two receptors. Leptin activated both LEPR and ADRB2, enhancing intracellular ROS generation and promoting tumor progression, which was effectively countered by a specific ADRB2 inhibitor ICI118551. In vivo, leptin injection accelerated tumor growth and lung metastases without affecting appetite, while treatments with Allo-aca or ICI118551 mitigated these effects.
Conclusion
This study demonstrates that leptin stimulates the growth and metastasis of TNBC through the activation of both LEPR and ADRB2, resulting in increased ROS production. These findings highlight LEPR and ADRB2 as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets in TNBC.
2.Synergistic Activation of LEPR and ADRB2 Induced by Leptin Enhances Reactive Oxygen Specie Generation in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells
Chang LIU ; Jing YU ; Yongjun DU ; Yu XIE ; Xiaofei SONG ; Chang LIU ; Yan YAN ; Yue WANG ; Junfang QIN
Cancer Research and Treatment 2025;57(2):457-477
Purpose:
Leptin interacts not only with leptin receptor (LEPR) but also engages with other receptors. While the pro-oncogenic effects of the adrenergic receptor β2 (ADRB2) are well-established, the role of leptin in activating ADRB2 in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) remains unclear.
Materials and Methods:
The pro-carcinogenic effects of LEPR were investigated using murine TNBC cell lines, 4T1 and EMT6, and a tumor-bearing mouse model. Expression levels of LEPR, NADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4), and ADRB2 in TNBC cells and tumor tissues were analyzed via western blot and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Changes in reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were assessed using flow cytometry and MitoSox staining, while immunofluorescence double-staining confirmed the co-localization of LEPR and ADRB2.
Results:
LEPR activation promoted NOX4-derived ROS and mitochondrial ROS production, facilitating TNBC cell proliferation and migration, effects which were mitigated by the LEPR inhibitor Allo-aca. Co-expression of LEPR and ADRB2 was observed on cell membranes, and bioinformatics data revealed a positive correlation between the two receptors. Leptin activated both LEPR and ADRB2, enhancing intracellular ROS generation and promoting tumor progression, which was effectively countered by a specific ADRB2 inhibitor ICI118551. In vivo, leptin injection accelerated tumor growth and lung metastases without affecting appetite, while treatments with Allo-aca or ICI118551 mitigated these effects.
Conclusion
This study demonstrates that leptin stimulates the growth and metastasis of TNBC through the activation of both LEPR and ADRB2, resulting in increased ROS production. These findings highlight LEPR and ADRB2 as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets in TNBC.
3.Synergistic Activation of LEPR and ADRB2 Induced by Leptin Enhances Reactive Oxygen Specie Generation in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells
Chang LIU ; Jing YU ; Yongjun DU ; Yu XIE ; Xiaofei SONG ; Chang LIU ; Yan YAN ; Yue WANG ; Junfang QIN
Cancer Research and Treatment 2025;57(2):457-477
Purpose:
Leptin interacts not only with leptin receptor (LEPR) but also engages with other receptors. While the pro-oncogenic effects of the adrenergic receptor β2 (ADRB2) are well-established, the role of leptin in activating ADRB2 in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) remains unclear.
Materials and Methods:
The pro-carcinogenic effects of LEPR were investigated using murine TNBC cell lines, 4T1 and EMT6, and a tumor-bearing mouse model. Expression levels of LEPR, NADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4), and ADRB2 in TNBC cells and tumor tissues were analyzed via western blot and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Changes in reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were assessed using flow cytometry and MitoSox staining, while immunofluorescence double-staining confirmed the co-localization of LEPR and ADRB2.
Results:
LEPR activation promoted NOX4-derived ROS and mitochondrial ROS production, facilitating TNBC cell proliferation and migration, effects which were mitigated by the LEPR inhibitor Allo-aca. Co-expression of LEPR and ADRB2 was observed on cell membranes, and bioinformatics data revealed a positive correlation between the two receptors. Leptin activated both LEPR and ADRB2, enhancing intracellular ROS generation and promoting tumor progression, which was effectively countered by a specific ADRB2 inhibitor ICI118551. In vivo, leptin injection accelerated tumor growth and lung metastases without affecting appetite, while treatments with Allo-aca or ICI118551 mitigated these effects.
Conclusion
This study demonstrates that leptin stimulates the growth and metastasis of TNBC through the activation of both LEPR and ADRB2, resulting in increased ROS production. These findings highlight LEPR and ADRB2 as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets in TNBC.
4.Current development status and cutting-edge trends of surgical robot technology
Shoujun ZHOU ; Yongjun PENG ; Maoquan LI ; Zhenyu CHENG ; Tianyong LIU ; Yue DU ; Hongliang LI ; Xingang LIU
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2025;22(8):550-553
Surgical robot(SR),which integrates mechanical control,multimodal image navigation and artificial intelligence(AI)algorithms,is reshaping modern surgical paradigm with its advantages of minimally invasive operation,high precision and intelligent capabilities.The evolution,classification and representative commercial platforms of SR both domestically and internationally were systematically reviewed in this article,mainly focused on in-depth comparison of core parameters and key technological breakthroughs across different manufacturers and future development trends toward semi-autonomous and fully autonomous surgical systems.
5.The reduction of reproductive function of male zebrafish caused by high-fat diet:A molecular basis study
Zhenghong DU ; Fei MAO ; Xue ZHAO ; Shuo WANG ; Yongjun WAN ; Chengyu ZHANG ; Peng DUAN ; Dahu ZHANG
National Journal of Andrology 2025;31(11):963-971
Objective To investigate the effects and mechanisms of high-fat diet(HFD)-induced obesity on male ze-brafish reproductive function.Methods Adult male zebrafish were divided into normal diet(ND)group and HFD group.Growth and metabolic conditions were evaluated by measuring body weight,body length,BMI,organ index,and glucose/lipid lev-els.Reproductive capacity was assessed via sperm concentration,motility,fertilization rate,and testosterone levels.Testicular tissues from both of groups were subjected to transeriptomic sequencing(RNA-seq).And qRT-PCR was used to validate the expression of genes.Results Compared to male zebrafish in ND group,the ones in HFD group exhibited hepatic steatosis and glucose/lipid meta-bolic disorders(P<0.05).Testicular structural disorganization,along with reduced testosterone levels,decreased gonadosomatic in-dex,and impaired sperm concentration and motility occurred in HFD group(P<0.05).GO analysis revealed that differentially ex-pressed genes were enriched in spermatogenesis and ciliary system,while KEGG analysis highlighted metabolic related pathways(pu-rine metabolism,thyroid hormone synthesis,mTOR signaling)and cell adhesion molecules.Twenty key differentially expressed genes were validated by qRT-PCR,which confirmed the reliability of RNA-Seq results.Conclusion Impairment of reproductive function induced by HFD in zebrafish may be associated with three regulatory mechanisms including ciliary system,metabolic dysregulation,and aberrant cell adhesion molecule signaling.This study provides mechanistic insights and identifies potential therapeutic targets for clinical management of diet-associated infertility.
6.Research progresses in diagnosis and treatment methods combining interventional medical imaging with artificial intelligence
Shoujun ZHOU ; Yongjun PENG ; Maoquan LI ; Fuchen ZHENG ; Yue DU ; Hongliang LI ; Xingang LIU
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2025;22(9):609-612
The deep integration of interventional medical imaging and artificial intelligence(AI)technologies is promoting the intelligence of the entire diagnosis and treatment process and significantly improving the accuracy and safety of minimally invasive operations,and the relative hotspots includes intelligent detection of anatomical landmarks,automatic segmentation of lesions,multimodal diagnosis and treatment and decision-making system,as well as navigation of interventional operations.The future trends will emphasize the construction of integrated multi-modal diagnosis and treatment platform,optimization of real-time reasoning engines and establishment of explicable decision-making system,in order to promote the transformation of precision medicine from theoretical innovation to large-scale clinical application.The research progresses in diagnosis and treatment methods combining interventional medical imaging with AI were reviewed in this article.
7.Research progresses in diagnosis and treatment methods combining interventional medical imaging with artificial intelligence
Shoujun ZHOU ; Yongjun PENG ; Maoquan LI ; Fuchen ZHENG ; Yue DU ; Hongliang LI ; Xingang LIU
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2025;22(9):609-612
The deep integration of interventional medical imaging and artificial intelligence(AI)technologies is promoting the intelligence of the entire diagnosis and treatment process and significantly improving the accuracy and safety of minimally invasive operations,and the relative hotspots includes intelligent detection of anatomical landmarks,automatic segmentation of lesions,multimodal diagnosis and treatment and decision-making system,as well as navigation of interventional operations.The future trends will emphasize the construction of integrated multi-modal diagnosis and treatment platform,optimization of real-time reasoning engines and establishment of explicable decision-making system,in order to promote the transformation of precision medicine from theoretical innovation to large-scale clinical application.The research progresses in diagnosis and treatment methods combining interventional medical imaging with AI were reviewed in this article.
8.Current development status and cutting-edge trends of surgical robot technology
Shoujun ZHOU ; Yongjun PENG ; Maoquan LI ; Zhenyu CHENG ; Tianyong LIU ; Yue DU ; Hongliang LI ; Xingang LIU
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2025;22(8):550-553
Surgical robot(SR),which integrates mechanical control,multimodal image navigation and artificial intelligence(AI)algorithms,is reshaping modern surgical paradigm with its advantages of minimally invasive operation,high precision and intelligent capabilities.The evolution,classification and representative commercial platforms of SR both domestically and internationally were systematically reviewed in this article,mainly focused on in-depth comparison of core parameters and key technological breakthroughs across different manufacturers and future development trends toward semi-autonomous and fully autonomous surgical systems.
9.The reduction of reproductive function of male zebrafish caused by high-fat diet:A molecular basis study
Zhenghong DU ; Fei MAO ; Xue ZHAO ; Shuo WANG ; Yongjun WAN ; Chengyu ZHANG ; Peng DUAN ; Dahu ZHANG
National Journal of Andrology 2025;31(11):963-971
Objective To investigate the effects and mechanisms of high-fat diet(HFD)-induced obesity on male ze-brafish reproductive function.Methods Adult male zebrafish were divided into normal diet(ND)group and HFD group.Growth and metabolic conditions were evaluated by measuring body weight,body length,BMI,organ index,and glucose/lipid lev-els.Reproductive capacity was assessed via sperm concentration,motility,fertilization rate,and testosterone levels.Testicular tissues from both of groups were subjected to transeriptomic sequencing(RNA-seq).And qRT-PCR was used to validate the expression of genes.Results Compared to male zebrafish in ND group,the ones in HFD group exhibited hepatic steatosis and glucose/lipid meta-bolic disorders(P<0.05).Testicular structural disorganization,along with reduced testosterone levels,decreased gonadosomatic in-dex,and impaired sperm concentration and motility occurred in HFD group(P<0.05).GO analysis revealed that differentially ex-pressed genes were enriched in spermatogenesis and ciliary system,while KEGG analysis highlighted metabolic related pathways(pu-rine metabolism,thyroid hormone synthesis,mTOR signaling)and cell adhesion molecules.Twenty key differentially expressed genes were validated by qRT-PCR,which confirmed the reliability of RNA-Seq results.Conclusion Impairment of reproductive function induced by HFD in zebrafish may be associated with three regulatory mechanisms including ciliary system,metabolic dysregulation,and aberrant cell adhesion molecule signaling.This study provides mechanistic insights and identifies potential therapeutic targets for clinical management of diet-associated infertility.
10.Research progress of controllable diameter TIPS covered stent system
Heng DU ; Yongjun CHEN ; Lei FENG ; Chunlin SU
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2024;33(7):808-811
At present,in medical academic circle there is no consensus on the optimal diameter of the stent used in transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS).In 2021,the Advancing Liver Therapeutic Approaches Consortium(ALTAC)recommended the use of controllable diameter TIPS covered stent system in the performance of TIPS,the stent diameter of this system can be adjusted within the range of 8 mm to 10 mm,and its stability can be maintained for a long time.This system carries several advantages such as accurately regulating portal venous pressure gradient(PPG),optimizing hemodynamic target,protecting liver blood perfusion,reducing shunt-related complications,etc.,indicating that this system has a promising clinical application prospect.Through reviewing the relevant literature,this paper summarizes the research progress of controllable diameter TIPS covered stent system,aiming to better help clinicians engaged in related fields to gain a further understanding of this new technology.

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