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Drug Resist Updat ; 72: 101033, 2024 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38157648

ABSTRACT

Recently, radioresistance has become a major obstacle in the radiotherapy of cervical cancer. To demonstrate enhanced radiosensitization against radioresistant cervical cancer, radioresistant cervical cancer cell line was developed and the mechanism of radioresistance was explored. Due to the overexpression of (death receptor 5, DR5) in cervical cancer, tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL)-overexpressed cervical cancer cell membrane-camouflaged Cu2-xSe nanomedicine (CCMT) was designed. Since the CCMT was encapsulated with TRAIL-modified cell membrane, it represented high target to cervical cancer cell and immune evasion. Furthermore, Cu2-xSe had the ability to scavenge glutathione (GSH) and produce ·OH with excess H2O2 in the tumor microenvironment. The presence of CCMT combined with radiation therapy could effectively increase the 1O2 produced by X-rays. In vitro and in vivo studies elaborated that CCMT exhibited excellent radiosensitization properties to reverse radiotolerance by scavenging GSH and promoting DNA damage, apoptosis, mitochondrial membrane potential damage and metabolic disruption. Collectively, this study suggested that the development of TRAIL-overexpressed cell membrane-camouflaged Cu2-xSe nanomedicine could advance future cervical cancer treatment and minimize the disadvantages associated with radiation treatment.


Subject(s)
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms , Female , Humans , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/metabolism , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/pathology , Hydrogen Peroxide , Ligands , Receptors, TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand/metabolism , TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand/metabolism , TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand/pharmacology , Apoptosis , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/genetics , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/metabolism , Cell Line, Tumor , Tumor Microenvironment
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Mol Carcinog ; 62(8): 1147-1162, 2023 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37132991

ABSTRACT

SH3 domain-binding kinase 1 (SBK1), is a member of the serine/threonine protein kinases family, and was confirmed to be upregulated in cervical cancer in our previous study. Nonetheless, the role of SBK1 in regulating cancer occurrence and development is unclear. In this study, the stable SBK1-knockdown and -overexpressed cell models were constructed by plasmid transfection technology. Cell viability and growth were assessed through CCK-8, colony formation, and BrdU methods. Cell cycle and apoptosis were analyzed by flow cytometry. The JC-1 staining assay was used to explore mitochondrial membrane potential. The scratch and Transwell assays were used to evaluate the cell metastatic ability. The nude mice models were utilized to explore the SBK1 expression affecting tumor growth in vivo. Our research indicated a high expression of SBK1 both in tissues and cells of cervical cancer. The proliferative, migratory, as well as invasive capacities of cervical cancer cells, were suppressed, and apoptosis was enhanced after SBK1 silence, whereas SBK1 upregulation led to opposite results. In addition, Wnt/ß-catenin and Raf/ERK1/2 pathways were activated by SBK1 upregulation. Furthermore, downregulation of c-Raf or ß-catenin, reversed the proliferation promotion and apoptosis inhibition effects in SBK1-overexpressed cells. The same results were observed with the use of the specific Raf inhibitor. SBK1 overexpression also contributed to tumor growth in vivo. Overall, SBK1 played a vital role in cervical tumorigenesis via activating the Wnt/ß-catenin and Raf/ERK1/2 pathways.


Subject(s)
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms , beta Catenin , Animals , Female , Humans , Mice , Apoptosis , beta Catenin/genetics , beta Catenin/metabolism , Cell Line, Tumor , Cell Movement/genetics , Cell Proliferation , Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic , MAP Kinase Signaling System , Mice, Nude , src Homology Domains , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/genetics , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/pathology , Wnt Signaling Pathway , Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-raf/metabolism
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Mol Ther ; 29(6): 1958-1969, 2021 06 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33932597

ABSTRACT

Multiple studies have confirmed that programmed cell death 1/programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-1/PD-L1) and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) targeting PD-1/PD-L1 play pivotal roles in the treatment of numerous tumors. Patients suffering from cancer are provided hope in the form of immunotherapy. In this review, we discuss the finding that high PD-L1 expression is associated with poor clinical outcomes in prostate cancer patients. Some molecules exert their antitumor effects by downregulating PD-L1 expression in prostate cancer. Additionally, we discuss and summarize the important roles played by anti-PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy and its combination with other drugs, including chemotherapy and vaccines, in the treatment of prostate cancer.


Subject(s)
Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological/therapeutic use , B7-H1 Antigen/metabolism , Biomarkers, Tumor , Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor/metabolism , Prostatic Neoplasms/metabolism , Prostatic Neoplasms/mortality , Prostatic Neoplasms/therapy , Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological/pharmacology , B7-H1 Antigen/genetics , Combined Modality Therapy , Drug Development , Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic , Humans , Immunotherapy , Interleukin-6/metabolism , Janus Kinases/metabolism , Male , Molecular Targeted Therapy , Prognosis , Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor/genetics , Prostatic Neoplasms/etiology , RNA, Small Interfering/genetics , Signal Transduction/drug effects , Treatment Outcome
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J Nanobiotechnology ; 20(1): 313, 2022 Jul 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35794596

ABSTRACT

Metastasis is one of the main causes of failure in the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Abnormally estrogen level and activated platelets are the key driving forces for TNBC metastasis. Herein, an "ion/gas" bioactive nanogenerator (termed as IGBN), comprising a copper-based MOF and loaded cisplatin-arginine (Pt-Arg) prodrug is developed for metastasis-promoting tumor microenvironment reprogramming and TNBC therapy. The copper-based MOF not only serves as a drug carrier, but also specifically produces Cu2+ in tumors, which catalytic oxidizing estrogen to reduce estrogen levels in situ. Meanwhile, the rationally designed Pt-Arg prodrug reduced into cisplatin to significantly promote the generation of H2O2 in the tumor, then permitting self-augmented cascade NO gas generation by oxidizing Arg through a H2O2 self-supplied way, thus blocking platelet activation in tumor. We clarified that IGBN inhibited TNBC metastasis through local estrogen deprivation and platelets blockade, affording 88.4% inhibition of pulmonary metastasis in a 4T1 mammary adenocarcinoma model. Notably, the locally copper ion interference, NO gas therapy and cisplatin chemotherapy together resulted in an enhanced therapeutic efficacy in primary tumor ablation without significant toxicity. This "ion/gas" bioactive nanogenerator offers a robust and safe strategy for TNBC therapy.


Subject(s)
Metal-Organic Frameworks , Prodrugs , Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms , Cisplatin/pharmacology , Copper , Estrogens , Humans , Hydrogen Peroxide , Metal-Organic Frameworks/pharmacology , Prodrugs/pharmacology , Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms/drug therapy , Tumor Microenvironment
5.
J Obstet Gynaecol ; 42(7): 3181-3186, 2022 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35950341

ABSTRACT

This retrospective, monocentric study quantified hidden blood loss (HBL) and investigated its influencing factors in benign ovarian tumour patients undergoing laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy. Data from 153 patients who underwent laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy were retrospectively reviewed. HBL was calculated using the formula derived from 'Nadler' and 'Cross'. Pearson correlation was carried out to measure the association between HBL and potential risk factors. The average HBL was 280.22 ± 168.42 mL, accounting for 84.13 ± 19.20% of total blood loss (TBL) (347.48 ± 179.05 mL), which was a change of almost fourteen-fold relative to median visible blood loss [20.00 mL (10.00 mL, 57.5 mL)]. Surgical time, number of excisional tumours and preoperative albumin values were risk factors for HBL. HBL represents a large proportion more than 80% of TBL in patients undergoing laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy. Collectively, HBL is helpful for estimating intraoperative blood loss and better guidance of haemostatic agents, which reduces postoperative complications and expedites postoperative recovery. Additionally, the estimation of HBL also contributes to the summary, reflection and improvement of surgical technique.IMPACT STATEMENTWhat is already known on this subject? There has been a growing number of surgical patients with perioperative anaemia, which appears to be inconsistent with measured levels of visible intraoperative blood loss and postoperative drainage. This substantial but easily underestimated blood loss is known as hidden blood loss. To date, no published articles have evaluated HBL and its related risk factors in benign ovarian tumour patients undergoing laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy.What the results of this study add? HBL accounts for a large amount of TBL in laparoscopy for benign ovarian tumours. Surgical time, number of excisional tumours and preoperative albumin values are risk factors for HBL.What the implications are of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? The management of HBL is important for the administration of perioperative blooding loss. In this context, HBL can be applied to estimate intraoperative blood loss and be better guidance of haemostatic agents to reduce postoperative complications and hasten postoperative rehabilitation. Additionally, the estimation of HBL also contributes to the summary, reflection and improvement of surgical technique.


Subject(s)
Laparoscopy , Ovarian Neoplasms , Female , Humans , Blood Loss, Surgical , Retrospective Studies , Cystectomy/adverse effects , Laparoscopy/adverse effects , Postoperative Complications/epidemiology , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Albumins , Ovarian Neoplasms/surgery , Ovarian Neoplasms/etiology
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Semin Cancer Biol ; 67(Pt 2): 131-144, 2020 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32442483

ABSTRACT

RING-in-between-RING (RBR) E3 ligases are one class of E3 ligases that is characterized by the unique RING-HECT hybrid mechanism to function with E2s to transfer ubiquitin to target proteins for degradation. Emerging evidence has demonstrated that RBR E3 ligases play essential roles in neurodegenerative diseases, infection, inflammation and cancer. Accumulated evidence has revealed that RBR E3 ligases exert their biological functions in various types of cancers by modulating the degradation of tumor promoters or suppressors. Hence, we summarize the differential functions of RBR E3 ligases in a variety of human cancers. In general, ARIH1, RNF14, RNF31, RNF144B, RNF216, and RBCK1 exhibit primarily oncogenic roles, whereas ARIH2, PARC and PARK2 mainly have tumor suppressive functions. Moreover, the underlying mechanisms by which different RBR E3 ligases are involved in tumorigenesis and progression are also described. We discuss the further investigation is required to comprehensively understand the critical role of RBR E3 ligases in carcinogenesis. We hope our review can stimulate the researchers to deeper explore the mechanism of RBR E3 ligases-mediated carcinogenesis and to develop useful inhibitors of these oncogenic E3 ligases for cancer therapy.


Subject(s)
Neoplasms/pathology , Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/metabolism , Carrier Proteins/metabolism , Female , Humans , Neoplasms/genetics , Neoplasms/metabolism , Transferases/metabolism , Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/chemistry , Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/genetics
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Mol Cancer ; 20(1): 116, 2021 09 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34496886

ABSTRACT

Cancer immunotherapy has recently shown promising antitumor effects in various types of tumors. Among all immune checkpoints, the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway plays an important role in the immune evasion of tumor cells, making it a potent target in antitumor immunity. Accordingly, antibodies targeting the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway have been developed to attack tumor cells; however, resistance to immune therapy remains to be solved. Hence, identification of the underlying modulators of the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway is of significant importance to understand the mechanisms of antitumor immunotherapy. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) and circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been identified to regulate the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway, leading to participation in the immune response and immunotherapy. Therefore, this review focuses on the functions of lncRNAs and circRNAs in regulation of the PD-1/PD-L1 axis in tumorigenesis and tumor progression. We hope this review will stimulate research to supply more precise and effective cancer immune checkpoint therapies for a large number of tumors.


Subject(s)
B7-H1 Antigen/metabolism , Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic , Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor/metabolism , RNA, Circular , RNA, Long Noncoding , Signal Transduction , Animals , Biomarkers, Tumor , Humans , Immunotherapy/methods , Neoplasms/diagnosis , Neoplasms/etiology , Neoplasms/metabolism , Neoplasms/therapy , RNA Interference
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Cancer Control ; 28: 10732748211051558, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34648722

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To explore clinicopathological characteristics and their prognostic value among young patients with cervical cancer (who are aged ≤25 years old). METHODS: The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER) database was used to extract data on cervical cancer patients. They were then stratified by age as young women (≤25 years old) and old women (26-35 years old) and analyzed for clinicopathology characteristics and treatment modalities. Prognosis was analyzed using Kaplan-Meier survival curve, as well as hazard ratios using Cox regression modeling. The nomogram was developed based on Cox hazards regression model. RESULTS: Compared to 26-35 years old women, patients aged ≤25 years tended to be white ethnicity, unmarried, had earlier stage of disease. There was also a better prognosis among younger cohort. Grade, FIGO stage, histologic subtypes, and surgical modalities influenced the survival outcomes of young patients. Among young cohorts, surgery prolonged the survival time of IA-IIA stage patients while surgical and non-surgical management presented no statistically prognostic difference among patients at IIB-IVB stage. Besides, the nomogram which constructed according to Cox hazards regression model which contained independent prognosis factors including FIGO stage, surgery type, and histologic type of tumor can robustly predict survival of young patients. CONCLUSION: Cervical cancer patients ≤25 years old were uncommon and lived longer than the older patients. Among these young patients at IA-IIA stage, surgical treatment could be more effective at preventing death than non-surgery. The nomogram could perfectly predict the prognosis of young adults and adolescents with cervical cancer.


Subject(s)
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/pathology , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/therapy , Adolescent , Adult , Age Factors , Child , Female , Humans , Kaplan-Meier Estimate , Neoplasm Staging , Prognosis , Proportional Hazards Models , SEER Program , Sociodemographic Factors , Tumor Burden , Young Adult
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Pediatr Transplant ; 25(7): e14084, 2021 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34288298

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Pediatric acute liver failure (PALF) remains an enigmatic process of rapid end-organ dysfunction associated with a variety of pathologic conditions though the predominant cause is indeterminate. A growing body of research has identified mutations in the NBAS gene to be associated with recurrent acute liver failure and multi-systemic disease including short stature, skeletal dysplasia, facial dysmorphism, immunologic abnormalities, and Pelger-Huët anomaly. METHODS AND RESULTS: Here, we describe a 4-year-old girl who presented with dehydration in the setting of acute gastroenteritis and fever but went on to develop PALF on day 2 of hospitalization. She clinically recovered with supportive measures, but after discharge, had at least 2 additional episodes of PALF. Ultimately, she underwent liver transplant and her recurrent episodes of PALF did not recur throughout a 6-year follow-up period. Whole-exome sequencing post-liver transplant initially revealed two variants of uncertain significance in the NBAS gene. Parental studies confirmed the c.1549C > T(p.R517C; now likely pathogenic) variant from her mother and a novel c.4646T > C(p.L1549P) variant from her father. In silico analyses predicted these variants to have a deleterious effect on protein function. Consistent with previously characterized NBAS mutation-associated disease (NMAD), our patient demonstrated the following features: progeroid facial features, hypoplasia of the 12th ribs, Pelger-Huët anomaly on peripheral blood smear, and abnormal B and NK cell function. CONCLUSION: Altogether, we describe a novel pathogenic variant in the NBAS gene of a patient with NMAD and report the resolution of recurrent PALF secondary to NMAD following liver transplantation.


Subject(s)
Liver Failure, Acute/genetics , Liver Failure, Acute/surgery , Liver Transplantation , Neoplasm Proteins/genetics , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Mutation , Recurrence
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Drug Resist Updat ; 50: 100683, 2020 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32146422

ABSTRACT

Chemoresistance including intrinsic and acquired anticancer drug resistance continues to be a primary hindrance towards curative cancer treatment. Therefore, deciphering the underlying molecular mechanisms is of paramount importance required towards the overcoming of chemoresistance. Cumulative evidence revealed that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play a pivotal role in conferring anticancer drug resistance upon a broad spectrum of cancers. Hence, numerous lncRNAs are recognized as novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets in the diagnosis and treatment of malignancies, which urges us to comprehensively delineate the critical functions of lncRNAs in chemoresistance. In this respect, we herein succinctly elucidate the molecular mechanisms by which lncRNAs modulate their downstream targets to mediate cancer chemoresistance. Therefore, the current review may provide a significant basis for the future conquering of chemoresistance via targeting lncRNAs in cancer therapeutics.


Subject(s)
Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology , Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use , Drug Resistance, Neoplasm/physiology , Neoplasms/drug therapy , RNA, Long Noncoding/metabolism , Humans
12.
J Nanobiotechnology ; 14: 10, 2016 Feb 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26846666

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The toxicity of CdSe/ZnS quantum dots (QDs) in the environment and biological systems has become a major concern for the nanoparticle community. However, the potential toxicity of QDs on immune cells and its corresponding immune functions remains poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the immunotoxicity of CdSe/ZnS QDs using the in vitro in macrophages and lymphocytes and in vivo in BALB/c mice. RESULTS: Our results indicated that macrophages treated with 1.25 or 2.5 nM QDs exhibited decreased cell viability, increased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), elevated apoptotic events, altered phagocytic ability, and decreased release of TNF-α and IL-6 by upon subsequent stimulation with Lipopolysaccharide (LPS). In contrast, lymphocytes exposed to QDs exhibited enhanced cell viability, increased release of TNF-α and IL-6 following exposure with CpG-ODN, and decreased transformation ability treatment in response to LPS. To study the in vivo effects in mice, we showed that QDs injection did not cause significant changes to body weight, hematology, organ histology, and phagocytic function of peritoneal macrophages in QDs-treated mice. In addition, the QDs formulation accumulated in major immune organs for more than 42 days. Lymphocytes from QDs-treated mice showed reduced cell viability, changed subtype proportions, increased TNF-α and IL-6 release, and reduced transformation ability in response to LPS. CONCLUSIONS: Taken together, these results suggested that exposures to CdSe/ZnS QDs could suppress immune-defense against foreign stimuli, which in turn could result in increased susceptibility of hosts to diseases.


Subject(s)
Cadmium Compounds/immunology , Cadmium Compounds/toxicity , Lymphocytes/drug effects , Macrophages/drug effects , Quantum Dots/toxicity , Sulfides/immunology , Sulfides/toxicity , Animals , Cell Line , Cell Survival/drug effects , Cell Survival/immunology , Interleukin-6/immunology , Interleukin-6/metabolism , Lymphocytes/immunology , Macrophages/immunology , Male , Mice , Mice, Inbred BALB C , Nanoparticles/toxicity , Oligodeoxyribonucleotides/immunology , Oligodeoxyribonucleotides/metabolism , Reactive Oxygen Species/immunology , Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/immunology , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/metabolism
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Phytother Res ; 30(3): 402-11, 2016 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26634892

ABSTRACT

This study was designed to investigate the antioxidative, antiinflammatory and metabolism-regulating effects of gastrodin (GSTD) in the treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Oleic acid (OA) was used to induce steatosis in HL-7702 cells; a high-fat or high-fat and high-cholesterol diet was used to induce NAFLD in mice and rats. Our results showed that GSTD significantly increased hepatic superoxide dismutase (SOD) but decreased reactive oxygen species (ROS)/malondialdehyde (MDA) and reduced the mRNA levels of proinflammatory cytokines both in vitro and in vivo. GSTD promoted the phosphorylation of nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor-2 (Nrf2) at serine (Ser) 40, stimulated its nuclear translocation and increased hepatic expression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1). GSTD activated AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), suppressed hepatic steatosis, lowered serum triglyceride (TG)/glucose and decreased body weight gain in animals with NAFLD. The stimulating effects of GSTD on the Nrf2 pathway as well as its antioxidative/antiinflammatory activities were abolished by compound C in OA-treated HL-7702 cells. In summary, our results demonstrate that GSTD activates the AMPK/Nrf2 pathway, ameliorates oxidative stress/proinflammatory response and improves lipid metabolism in NAFLD. Our findings may support the future clinical application of GSTD for the treatment of NAFLD to reduce hepatic steatosis, oxidative stress and proinflammatory response.


Subject(s)
AMP-Activated Protein Kinases/metabolism , Benzyl Alcohols/therapeutic use , Gastrodia/chemistry , Glucosides/therapeutic use , Inflammation/prevention & control , NF-E2-Related Factor 2/metabolism , Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/drug therapy , Oxidative Stress/drug effects , Animals , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/pharmacology , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/therapeutic use , Antioxidants/pharmacology , Antioxidants/therapeutic use , Benzyl Alcohols/pharmacology , Glucosides/pharmacology , Heme Oxygenase-1/metabolism , Hep G2 Cells , Humans , Inflammation/metabolism , Male , Malondialdehyde/blood , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/chemically induced , Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/metabolism , Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/pathology , Phytotherapy , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Plant Extracts/therapeutic use , Rats, Sprague-Dawley , Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism , Superoxide Dismutase/metabolism , Triglycerides/blood
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Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol ; 25(6): 289-300, 2016 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27433856

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: Use systematic reviews and meta-analyses to assess the effect of polyvinyl alcohol and tris-acryl gelatin microsphere materials in leiomyoma embolization for symptomatic leiomyomas. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We included randomised controlled studies published before January 2015 comparing polyvinyl alcohol and tris-acryl gelatin microsphere materials in uterine leiomyoma embolization for women with symptomatic leiomyomas. The main outcome measures included change of overall quality of life, change of overall symptom severity, changes of uterine and leiomyoma volumes, leiomyoma infarction rate, treatment failure and complications. RESULTS: A total of six randomized controlled studies from 335 studies accounting for 351 women with leiomyomas were identified in this meta-analysis. Compared to polyvinyl alcohol, tris-acryl gelatin microsphere showed a significant benefit in improving the overall quality of life and in reducing uterine volume at three and six months, in reducing overall symptom severity at 6 and 12 months, and furthermore in reducing treatment failure. In addition, tris-acryl gelatin microsphere could significantly reduce leiomyoma volume and decrease <90% complete leiomyoma infarction rate at three months. There were no differences in pain severity, other post-procedural symptoms or medication use in the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: A better effect of tris-acryl gelatin microsphere in leiomyoma embolization for patients with symptomatic leiomyoma.


Subject(s)
Acrylic Resins/chemistry , Embolization, Therapeutic/methods , Gelatin/chemistry , Leiomyoma/therapy , Microspheres , Polyvinyl Alcohol/chemistry , Uterine Neoplasms/therapy , Acrylic Resins/administration & dosage , Acrylic Resins/adverse effects , Female , Gelatin/administration & dosage , Gelatin/adverse effects , Humans , Polyvinyl Alcohol/administration & dosage , Polyvinyl Alcohol/adverse effects , Quality of Life , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic , Severity of Illness Index , Tumor Burden , Uterus/anatomy & histology
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Microorganisms ; 12(2)2024 Jan 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38399699

ABSTRACT

The overuse of chemical fungicides against fungal pathogens adversely affects soil and plant health, resulting in environmental problems and food safety. Therefore, biocontrol is considered as an environmentally friendly and cost-effective green technique in environmental protection and agricultural production. We obtained a bacterial strain N23 from a contaminated plate which showed significant inhibition to anthracnose. The strain N23 was identified as Bacillus velezensis based on 16S rRNA gene, gyrA gene, and whole-genome sequence. The bacterium N23 was able to suppress the mycelial growth of numerous plant pathogenic fungi on solid media. Tomato seeds treated with strain N23 showed significantly higher germination levels than untreated ones. Moreover, strain N23 effectively reduced the lesion area of pepper anthracnose disease in planta. The gene clusters responsible for antifungal metabolites (fengycin, surfactin, and iturin) were identified in the genome sequence of N23 based on genome mining and PCR. Furthermore, methanol extracts of the bacterial culture caused significant inhibition in growth of the fungal Colletotrichum sp. and Botrytis cinerea. These findings suggested that B. velezensis N23 could be a potential biocontrol agent in agricultural production and a source of antimicrobial compounds for further exploitation.

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Heliyon ; 10(4): e25658, 2024 Feb 29.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38370202

ABSTRACT

Degenerative tendon injuries are common clinical problems associated with overuse or aging, and understanding the mechanisms of tendon injury and regeneration can contribute to the study of tendon healing and repair. As a transcription factor, Mohawk (Mkx) is responsible for tendons development, yet, the roles of which in tendon damage remain mostly elusive. In this study, using Mkx overexpressed mice on long treadmill as an in vivo model and MkxOE Achilles tenocytes stimulated by equiaxial stretch as an in vitro model, we anaylsed the effects of Mkx overexpression on the tendon. Mkx and tendon tension strength were decreased after the expose to excessive mechanical forces, and Mkx overexpression protected the tendon from damage. Moreover, we revealed that the Wnt/ß-catenin activation, inflammation, and Runx2 expression were increased at the injured Achilles tendon, upregulated Mkx significantly reversed the increased Wnt/ß-catenin pathway, Tnf-α, Il-1ß, and Il-6 levels, and reduced tendon cell damage. However, Wnt3a, IWR and BIO had not significantly affected the Mkx expression in achilles tenocytes. In conclusion, Mkx is involved in tendon healing and protects the tendon from damage through suppressing Wnt/ß-catenin pathway, suggesting Mkx/Wnt/ß-catenin pathway may be potential therapeutic targets for tendon damage.

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Anal Chem ; 85(4): 1995-9, 2013 Feb 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23347187

ABSTRACT

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) usually focus on the detection of a single analyte or a single group of analytes, e.g., fluoroquinolones or sulfonamides. However, it is often necessary to simultaneously monitor two classes of antimicrobial residues in different food matrixes. In this paper, we describe a dual-colorimetric ELISA for the simultaneous detection of 13 fluoroquinolone and 22 sulfonamide residues. The limit of detection for fluoroquinolones and sulfonamides was 2.4 and 5.8 ng/mL, respectively. The developed immunoassay is suitable for high-throughput screening of these low-molecular weight contaminants. This is the first report where two different enzymes (alkaline phosphatase and horseradish peroxidase) were used in one immunoassay and together in a single well for simultaneous detection of multiple low-molecular weight chemical residues.


Subject(s)
Anti-Infective Agents/analysis , Drug Residues/analysis , Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay , Food Contamination/analysis , Milk/chemistry , Alkaline Phosphatase/metabolism , Animals , Anti-Infective Agents/metabolism , Cattle , Colorimetry , Fluoroquinolones/analysis , Fluoroquinolones/metabolism , Horseradish Peroxidase/metabolism , Sulfonamides/analysis , Sulfonamides/metabolism
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Anal Bioanal Chem ; 405(8): 2653-9, 2013 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23354571

ABSTRACT

Methyl-3-quinoxaline-2-carboxylic acid (MQCA) is a possible residue marker for three quinoxaline veterinary medicines (olaquindox, mequindox, and quinocetone). The wide application of mequindox/quinocetone or the illegal use of olaquindox leads to MQCA residue in animal's original food, thereby threatening the safety of human food. The indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (IC-ELISA) with a specific coating antigen and monoclonal antibody (MAB) was established and optimized for detecting MQCA in swine liver. Samples were acidified with 2 mol l(-1) hydrochloric acid, extracted with ethyl acetate-hexane-isopropanol (8 + 1 + 1, v/v/v) and then detected by IC-ELISA. The logarithm correlation of standards to OD values ranged from 0.2 to 200 µg l(-1), with IC(50) of 6.46 µg l(-1). Negligible cross-reactivity happened to five quinoxaline antibiotics (olaquindox, mequindox, quinocetone, carbadox, and cyadox) and the metabolite of carbadox and cyadox (quinoxaline-2-carboxylic acid). When spiked with 1 to 100 µg kg(-1) of MQCA, the recoveries ranged from 85.44 to 100.02 %, with the intra-assay coefficient of variation (CV) of 6.64-10.57 % and inter-assay CV of 7.29-10.88 %. The limit of detection for MQCA was 1.0 µg kg(-1) in swine liver. Furthermore, incurred samples were detected by the IC-ELISA and then conformed by a reported LC/MS/MS method, it shown that there was good correlation between the two methods. All these results indicated that the IC-ELISA method is appropriate for surveillance MQCA residue in animal tissues.


Subject(s)
Anti-Bacterial Agents/analysis , Drug Residues/analysis , Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/methods , Liver/chemistry , Quinoxalines/analysis , Animals , Anti-Bacterial Agents/metabolism , Consumer Product Safety , Drug Residues/metabolism , Food Contamination/analysis , Food Contamination/prevention & control , Humans , Liver/metabolism , Mice , Mice, Inbred BALB C , Quinoxalines/metabolism , Swine
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Anal Bioanal Chem ; 405(12): 4027-37, 2013 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23417550

ABSTRACT

Immunoassays based on the current available antibodies for large multi-sulfonamide screening programs have suffered from high selectivity for individual sulfonamides and a wide range of selectivities for different sulfonamides. In this study, five synthesized haptens, HS, BS, CS, SA10, and TS and two sulfonamides, SG and SMX were used as haptens, which may or may not contain a ring structure at the N1 position of the sulfonamides, were selected to evaluate the effectiveness for producing group-specific monoclonal antibodies (MAbs). Mice immunized with three different two-ring haptens were used for hybridoma production, which resulted in three unique MAbs recognizing 10, 13, and 15 sulfonamides showing 50 % inhibition (IC50) at concentrations below 100 ng mL(-1). MAb 4D11 derived from one novel immunizing hapten could recognize 12 sulfonamides with IC50 values ranging from 1.2 to 12.4 ng mL(-1), almost within 1 order of magnitude. These produced MAbs show lower IC50 values in addition to significantly improved group specificity compared with previously generated MAbs. This study clearly indicates that the careful selection of the immunizing hapten has an important effect on the specificity of the generated antibodies.


Subject(s)
Antibodies, Monoclonal/immunology , Antibody Specificity , Haptens/immunology , Sulfonamides/immunology , Animals , Hybridomas/immunology , Mice , Milk/chemistry , Models, Molecular , Sulfonamides/chemistry
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J Knee Surg ; 36(9): 911-916, 2023 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35649432

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the present study was to describe the longitudinal outcomes of acute repair of extra-articular structure and anatomical reconstruction of cruciate ligament for knee dislocations (KDs) III and IV multiligamentous knee injuries. Forty-seven patients with an acute KD III or IV were treated with one-stage management within 9.2 days. Forty-five KDs III and IV with a follow-up at a mean of 53.2 months were evaluated. The mean International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, Lysholm score, and Tegner score were 81.5 ± 0.7, 89.6 ± 1.2, and 6.8 ± 0.5, respectively. Comparing preoperative data with those at the latest follow-up, significant improvements in IKDC score (p < 0.01), Lysholm score (p < 0.01), and Tegner score (p < 0.01) were noted in all groups. Comparing contralateral knee stability, no statistical differences were found including the varus/valgus (0 degree/30 degrees) and Telos stress radiography. So, acute repair of extra-articular structure and anatomical reconstruction of cruciate ligament resulted in satisfactory outcomes for KDs III and IV multiligamentous knee injuries.


Subject(s)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries , Knee Dislocation , Knee Injuries , Posterior Cruciate Ligament , Humans , Knee Dislocation/surgery , Anterior Cruciate Ligament/surgery , Posterior Cruciate Ligament/surgery , Posterior Cruciate Ligament/injuries , Follow-Up Studies , Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries/surgery , Knee Joint/surgery , Knee Injuries/surgery , Treatment Outcome
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