Objective To investigate the effects of β adrenergic receptor blocker carvedilol and cholinergic receptor blocker scopolamine on the biological behaviors of prostate cancer in C57BL/6 mice.Methods From June 2014 to November 2014, sixty male C57BL/6 mice, 10 weeks old, were injected with RM-1 cells (0.5 × 106) into bilateral dorsal prostate capsules of each mice by microsyringe and were randomly divided into three groups, including carvedilol group (K), scopolamine group (D) and saline group (N) after modeling.In K group, the carvedilol (10 mg/kg) was given to mice through gastric tube.The normal saline was given to them by subcutaneous injection.In D group, the normal saline was given to mice through gastric tube.Meanwhile, the scopolamine (1 mg/kg) was injected subcutaneously.In N group, daily normal saline was given by through gastric tube and subcutaneous injection.At the seventh day of postoperation, five mouse were sacrificed in each group every three days to observe the local growth,invasion and metastasis of prostate cancer to pelvic nodes and liver.Immunohistochemical determination of prostate tumor was made by TH staining and VAChT staining in each group.Results The volume of the prostate cancer was gradually increased in three groups.There was no statistical difference of prostate volume among three groups on the day 7 and 10 post-operatively (all P ＞ 0.05).The prostate volume of K group, D group and N group on the day 13 were 0.05 ± 0.04, 0.18 ± 0.08, 0.14 ± 0.05 cm3, respectively (P ＜0.05).However, the statistical significance existed between K and N group (P ＜ 0.05).There was no statistical difference of AOD between TH and VAChT among three groups on the day 7 (all P ＞ 0.05).The AOD of TH and VAChT in prostate cancer of K group, D group and N group on the day 10 were [(0.0114±0.016), (0.114±0.002), (0.059±0.008)] and [(0.025 ±0.011), (0.0226±0.003), (0.009±0.003)], respectively (P ＜0.05).Those values on the day 13 were [(0.147 ±0.036),(0.129 ±0.025), (0.071 ±0.022)] and [(0.020 ±0.005), (0.020 ±0.002), (0.010 ±0.002)],respectively (P ＜0.05).TH and VAChT expression of K and D in 10th and 13th is higher than in N (all P ＜ 0.05).At the 7th day, no metastasis of pelvic nodes was detected in all groups.At 10th day, 2 cases of K, no case of D and 3 cases of N were detected the lymph node metastasis.At the 13th day, 3 cases of K, 1 case of D and 4 cases of N were recorded the lymph node metastasis.At the 7th day, no metastasis of liver was detected.At 10th day, 1 case of K, no case of D and 2 cases of N were found the liver metastasis.At the 13th day, 3 cases of K, 1 case of D and 4 cases of N were recorded the liver metastasis.The lifesapn of tumor-bearing mice in K group, D group and N group was 16.8 ±0.8, 17.6 ±0.5, 15.8 ±0.1, respectively (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions β adrenergic receptor blocker carvedilol can suppress the growth of prostate cancer and cholinergic receptor blocker scopolamine may can inhibit metastasis of prostate cancer.

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)have inherent tumor-trophic migratory properties and low immunogenicity,which allow them to serve as vehicles for delivering effective,targeted therapy to tumors.MSC plays an anti-tumor role by releasing some cytokines,which can be strengthened by oncolytic virus,antiangio-genesis agent,tumor necrosis factor guided apoptosis ligand,IL,IFN and pro-drug.In addition,there are some advantages in combination treatment of MSC and others therapies.

OBJECTIVETo compare the immune function after laparoscopic surgery (LS) and conventional open surgery(OS) for colorectal cancer (CRC).

METHODSPubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Wanfang Database were systematically searched for randomized controlled trials published before August 2013 concerning the immunological difference between LS and OS. Data extraction was performed independently by two reviewers and data analysis was performed using Review Manager ver. 4.3.1.

RESULTSTwelve studies including 638 patients (307 in LS group and 331 in OS group) were eligible for analysis. Overall analysis demonstrated that no significant differences were identified for blood C-reactive protein level on postoperative days (POD) 0-1 (P=0.40), plasma lymphocyte count on POD 1-3 (P=0.92) and POD 4-7 (P=0.64), plasma CD4⁺ T cell count on POD 1-7 (P=0.63), plasma CD8⁺ T cell count on POD 4-7 (P=0.09), and plasma NK cell count POD 1-3 (P=0.34) as well as POD 4-7 (P=0.46). Data analysis also showed that a significantly lower serum level of IL-6 on POD 0-1 after LS (WMD=-25.03, 95% CI:-34.06 to -15.99, P=0.000), and a significantly higher plasma level of CD8⁺ T cell count on POD 1-3 after LS(WMD=0.05, 95% CI:0.01 to 0.08, P=0.004).

CONCLUSIONSAlthough postoperatively short-term humoral immune function trends to be better after LS for CRC compared to OS, there is no sufficient evidence to support superior preservation of global immune function after acute reactive phase.

Aim To investigate the effects of PLCε on the invasion and migration of human osteosarcoma cancer cells U2OS. Methods RNA interference ( RNAi) was used to inhibit PLCεexpression, and the proliferation of cancer cells was measured by CCK-8 assay. The migration of the cells was measured by scratch wound healing assay and migration chamber as-say. Gelatin zymography was performed to measure the MMP2 activities in U2OS cells. Results PLCε ex-pression was suppressed by siRNA. CCK-8 assay showed that PLCε had no effect on the proliferation of cancer cells. PLCε knockdown inhibited cell invasion and activities of MMP2 . Conclusion PLCε knock-down can inhibit the migration and invasion of human osteosarcoma cancer cells U2OS.

Objective To compare the immune function after laparoscopic surgery (LS) and conventional open surgery (OS) for colorectal cancer (CRC). Methods PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Wanfang Database were systematically searched for randomized controlled trials published before August 2013 concerning the immunological difference between LS and OS. Data extraction was performed independently by two reviewers and data analysis was performed using Review Manager ver. 4.3.1. Results Twelve studies including 638 patients (307 in LS group and 331 in OS group) were eligible for analysis. Overall analysis demonstrated that no significant differences were identified for blood C-reactive protein level on postoperative days (POD) 0-1 (P=0.40), plasma lymphocyte count on POD 1-3 (P=0.92) and POD 4-7 (P=0.64), plasma CD4+ T cell count on POD 1-7(P=0.63), plasma CD8+ T cell count on POD 4-7 (P=0.09), and plasma NK cell count POD 1-3 (P=0.34) as well as POD 4-7 (P=0.46). Data analysis also showed that a significantly lower serum level of IL-6 on POD 0-1 after LS (WMD=-25.03, 95%CI:-34.06 to-15.99, P=0.000), and a significantly higher plasma level of CD8+ T cell count on POD 1-3 after LS(WMD=0.05, 95%CI:0.01 to 0.08, P=0.004). Conclusions Although postoperatively short-term humoral immune function trends to be better after LS for CRC compared to OS, there is no sufficient evidence to support superior preservation of global immune function after acute reactive phase.

Background and objective Rap2a, a member of the small GTPase superfamily, plays a critical role in regulating the function of integrin and cell adhesion, thereby controlling cell motility and cell/matrix interactions. However, the function of Rap2a in carcinogenesis is still poorly understood. To clone Rap2a cDNA, which belongs to human Ras-related small G protein superfamily, we constructed its eukaryotic expression vector and determined its expression in lung cancer cells. hTe aim of this study is to explore the role of Rap2a in carcinogenesis. Methods hTe levels of endogenous Rap2a protein in lung cancer cells were measured by Western blot. Total RNA of human osteosarcoma cells U2OS was extracted and reverse-transcribed into cDNA by RT-PCR. hTen, Rap2a gene was ampliifed by PCR and inserted into pcDNA3.1(+). hTe re-constructed plasmid was identiifed by restricted enzyme digestion and sequencing. pcDNA3.1(+)-Rap2a was transfected into H1299 and A549 cells, the expression of Rap2a was detected by Western blot. In addition, the migratory abilities of lung cancer cells were evaluated by Transwell assay. Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)2 enzyme activity was evaluated by gelatin zymogra-phy. Results Rap2a is signiifcantly upregulated in lung cancer cells. hTe results of enzyme digestion and sequencing showed that the coding sequence of pcDNA3.1(+)-Rap2a was right and was inserted into the vector correctly. hTe results of Western blot showed that H1299 and A549 cells were transfected successfully. Transwell assay indicated that the ectopic expression of Rap2a promotes lung cancer cells migration. Correspondly, enzyme activity of MMP2 also increased. Conclusion Eukaryotic expression plasmid pcDNA3.1(+)-Rap2a was constructed successfully. Rap2a could be expressed in lung cancer cells effciently and promotes lung cancer cell migration.

Objective To compare the immune function after laparoscopic surgery (LS) and conventional open surgery (OS) for colorectal cancer (CRC). Methods PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Wanfang Database were systematically searched for randomized controlled trials published before August 2013 concerning the immunological difference between LS and OS. Data extraction was performed independently by two reviewers and data analysis was performed using Review Manager ver. 4.3.1. Results Twelve studies including 638 patients (307 in LS group and 331 in OS group) were eligible for analysis. Overall analysis demonstrated that no significant differences were identified for blood C-reactive protein level on postoperative days (POD) 0-1 (P=0.40), plasma lymphocyte count on POD 1-3 (P=0.92) and POD 4-7 (P=0.64), plasma CD4+ T cell count on POD 1-7(P=0.63), plasma CD8+ T cell count on POD 4-7 (P=0.09), and plasma NK cell count POD 1-3 (P=0.34) as well as POD 4-7 (P=0.46). Data analysis also showed that a significantly lower serum level of IL-6 on POD 0-1 after LS (WMD=-25.03, 95%CI:-34.06 to-15.99, P=0.000), and a significantly higher plasma level of CD8+ T cell count on POD 1-3 after LS(WMD=0.05, 95%CI:0.01 to 0.08, P=0.004). Conclusions Although postoperatively short-term humoral immune function trends to be better after LS for CRC compared to OS, there is no sufficient evidence to support superior preservation of global immune function after acute reactive phase.

ObjectiveTo investigate the inhibitory effect of dacarbazine and an oncolytic adenovirus carrying interleukin-24 (IL-24) on transplanted melanoma in nude mice.MethodsNude mice were inoculated with human A375 melanoma cells to establish a model of malignant melanoma.Then,the mice were divided into 4 groups to be treated with an oncolytic adenovirus carrying interleukin-24 (ZD55-IL-24),dacarbazine,the combination of ZD55-IL-24 and dacarbazine,and phosphate buffer(PBS),respectively,for 3 days.Seven days after the end of the treatment,some mice were sacrificed followed by the determination of IL-24 and E1A protein levels in tumor tissue by Western blot.The tumor volume was measured on a daily basis for 30 days.ResultsIL-24 and E1A were highly expressed in melanoma cell-bearing nude mice treated with ZD55-IL-24 and dacarbazine.At 30 days after the inoculation,the average volume of transplanted melanoma was (2346.5 ± 576.0) mm3 in the combination group,significantly different from that in the ZD55-IL-24 group((4141.6 ± 1348.2) mm3,P ＜ 0.05),dacarbazine group((5230.1 ± 922.8) mm3,P ＜ 0.05),and the control group ((7135.1 ± 1002.3) mm3,P ＜ 0.05).ConclusionThe ZD55-IL-24 in combination with dacarbazine exhibits a remarkably inhibitory effect on the proliferation of melanoma transplanted into nude mice.

Objective To investigate the expression of bone morphogenetic protein-7(BMP-7)in the tissue of prostate cancer(PCa). Methods The pathological samples of 87 cases of PCa were collected.The average age was 66(59-78)years,preoperative of t-PSA was 45.7(2.4-138.2)ng/ml.Gleason score:37 cases were≤6,18 cases were 7,32 cases were≥8.Stages:stage I(T1aN0M0)+stageⅡ(T1bN0M0,T1cN0M0,T2N0M0)20 cases;StageⅢ(T3N0M0)20;Stage Ⅳ(T4N0 M0,TxN1 M0,TxN0 M1)47 cases.According to bone scan or positron emission computed tomography-CT test results,patients were divided into PCa without bone metastasis,42 cases and PCa with bone metastasis,45 cases.Thirty cases of BPH were set as controls.BMP-7 in the PCa and BPH were detected by PV immunohistochemical study.Statistical analysis was done between two groups to compare the differential expression of BMP-7 and serum t-PSA in PCa, and BPH tissues.Results BMP-7 expression in the absorbance A value in benign prostatic hyperplasia was 70.55±5.41, in prostate cancer tissue 70.47± 6.18, no significant differences between the 2 groups(P>0.05).BMP-7 expression in the absorbance A value in prostate cancer without bone metastasis was 65.94 ± 1.76, but with bone metastasis 74.80±5.76.There was a significant difference (P<0.05).Gleason score≤6 absorbance A value was 65.96 ± 1.56, Gleason 7 absorbance A value 65.83 ± 2.75,≥8 absorbance A value 78.06±1.39.Compared with Gleason score≥8, BMP-7 expression in the absorbance A value were significantly lower than the latter (P<0.05).Clinical stage grouping of BMP-7 expression in the absorbance A value: Stage Ⅰ + Ⅱ 65.86±1.72, Stage Ⅲ 65.87±1.85, Stage 74.49±5.83.There was a significant difference (P<0.05).In PCa tissues, BMP-7 of the absorbance A value and the serum t-PSA values showed a positive correlation (r=0.77,P,<0.05). Conelusions The expression level of BMP-7 has occurred in the high pathological Gleason score, late clinical stage, particularly in bone metastasis cases.The expression level of BMP-7 and serum t-PSA have a positive correlation.

Objective To study the effects of oncolytic adenoviruses ZD55 harboring IL-24 gene (ZD55-IL-24) on the apoptosis of human melanoma cell line A375. Methods The oncolytie adenoviruses ZD55-IL-24 were verified by PCR. Then, the viruses were propagated, purified, and titrated by HEK293 cell plaque assay. A375 cells were cultured, divided into three groups transfected with ZD55-1L-24, ZD55 fused with enhanced green fluorescent protein (ZD55-EGFP), and replication-deficient adenovirus ZD55 carrying IL-24 gene (AD-IL-24), respectively. The multiplicity of infection was 0.1, 1, 10 and 100, respectively.Subsequently, the eytotoxity of these viruses and proliferation of A375 cells were determined by crystal violet staining and methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay, respectively. The expressions of EIA and IL-24 protein were detected by Western blot in A375 cells. Results PCR verified that the adenoviruses ZD55-IL-24 contained IL-24 gene without wild adenovirns contamination. Crystal violet staining revealed that ZD55-IL-24 had an obvious eytotoxic effect on A375 cells, and MTT assay indicated that ZD55-IL-24 inhibited the proliferation of A375 cells in a time-and concentration-dependent manner. As shown by Western blot analysis, ZD55-1L-24 expressed IL-24 and E1A protein in A375 cells with a high efficiency. Conclusions The oncolytic adenoviruses ZD55-IL-24 can efficiently express IL-24 gene, inhibit the proliferation of, and induce the apoptosis in A375 cells.