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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 13506, 2024 06 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38866882

ABSTRACT

Xenocoumacin 1 (Xcn 1), antibiotic discovered from secondary metabolites of Xenorhabdus nematophila, had the potential to develop into a new pesticide due to its excellent activity against bacteria, oomycetes and fungi. However, the current low yield of Xcn1 limits its development and utilization. To improve the yield of Xcn1, response surface methodology was used to determine the optimal composition of fermentation medium and one factor at a time approach was utilized to optimize the fermentation process. The optimal medium composed of in g/L: proteose peptone 20.8; maltose 12.74; K2HPO4 3.77. The optimal fermentation conditions were that 25 °C, initial pH 7.0, inoculum size 10%, culture medium 75 mL in a 250 mL shake flask with an agitation rate of 150 rpm for 48 h. Xenorhabdus nematophila YL001 was produced the highest Xcn1 yield (173.99 mg/L) when arginine was added to the broth with 3 mmol/L at the 12th h. Compared with Tryptic Soy Broth medium, the optimized fermentation process resulted in a 243.38% increase in Xcn1 production. The obtained results confirmed that optimizing fermentation technology led to an increase in Xcn1 yield. This work would be helpful for efficient Xcn1 production and lay a foundation for its industrial production.


Subject(s)
Culture Media , Fermentation , Xenorhabdus , Xenorhabdus/metabolism , Culture Media/chemistry , Hydrogen-Ion Concentration , Anti-Bacterial Agents/biosynthesis , Benzopyrans
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Nat Chem Biol ; 2024 Apr 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38649452

ABSTRACT

The stabilization of stalled forks has emerged as a crucial mechanism driving resistance to poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors in BRCA1/2-deficient tumors. Here, we identify UFL1, a UFM1-specific E3 ligase, as a pivotal regulator of fork stability and the response to PARP inhibitors in BRCA1/2-deficient cells. On replication stress, UFL1 localizes to stalled forks and catalyzes the UFMylation of PTIP, a component of the MLL3/4 methyltransferase complex, specifically at lysine 148. This modification facilitates the assembly of the PTIP-MLL3/4 complex, resulting in the enrichment of H3K4me1 and H3K4me3 at stalled forks and subsequent recruitment of the MRE11 nuclease. Consequently, loss of UFL1, disruption of PTIP UFMylation or overexpression of the UFM1 protease UFSP2 protects nascent DNA strands from extensive degradation and confers resistance to PARP inhibitors in BRCA1/2-deficient cells. These findings provide mechanistic insights into the processes underlying fork instability in BRCA1/2-deficient cells and offer potential therapeutic avenues for the treatment of BRCA1/2-deficient tumors.

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J Fungi (Basel) ; 10(3)2024 Feb 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38535184

ABSTRACT

Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary, a polyphagous necrotrophic fungal pathogen, has brought about significant losses in agriculture and floriculture. Until now, the most common method for controlling S. sclerotiorum has been the application of fungicides. Xenocoumacin 1 (Xcn1) is a potential biopesticide having versatile antimicrobial activities, generated by Xenorhabdus nematophila. This study was intended to isolate Xcn1 from X. nematophila YL001 and clarify its efficacies for S. sclerotiorum control. Xcn1 demonstrated a wider antifungal spectrum against 10 plant-pathogenic fungi. It also exhibited a strong inhibitory effect on the mycelial growth of S. sclerotiorum with an EC50 value of 3.00 µg/mL. Pot experiments indicated that Xcn1 effectively inhibited disease extension on oilseed rape and broad bean plants caused by S. sclerotiorum. Morphological and ultrastructural observations revealed that the hyphae of S. sclerotiorum became twisted, shriveled, and deformed at the growing points after treatment with Xcn1 at 3.00 µg/mL and that the subcellular fractions also became abnormal concurrently, especially the mitochondrial structure. Moreover, Xcn1 also increased cell membrane permeability and decreased the content of exopolysaccharide as well as suppressing the activities of polygalacturonase and cellulase of S. sclerotiorum, but exerted no effects on oxalic acid production. This study demonstrated that Xcn1 has great potential to be developed as a new biopesticide for the control of S. sclerotiorum.

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Cell Insight ; 2(6): 100128, 2023 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38047137

ABSTRACT

Various post-translational modifications (PTMs) collaboratively fine-tune protein activities. SUMO-targeted ubiquitin E3 ligases (STUbLs) emerge as specialized enzymes that recognize SUMO-modified substrates through SUMO-interaction motifs and subsequently ubiquitinate them via the RING domain, thereby bridging the SUMO and ubiquitin signaling pathways. STUbLs participate in a wide array of molecular processes, including cell cycle regulation, DNA repair, replication, and mitosis, operating under both normal conditions and in response to challenges such as genotoxic stress. Their ability to catalyze various types of ubiquitin chains results in diverse proteolytic and non-proteolytic outcomes for target substrates. Importantly, STUbLs are strategically positioned in close proximity to SUMO proteases and deubiquitinases (DUBs), ensuring precise and dynamic control over their target proteins. In this review, we provide insights into the unique properties and indispensable roles of STUbLs, with a particular emphasis on their significance in preserving genome integrity in humans.

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J Zhejiang Univ Sci B ; 24(12): 1165-1173, 2023 Dec 15.
Article in English, Chinese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38057273

ABSTRACT

Eukaryotic organisms constantly face a wide range of internal and external factors that cause damage to their DNA. Failure to accurately and efficiently repair these DNA lesions can result in genomic instability and the development of tumors (Canela et al., 2017). Among the various forms of DNA damage, DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) are particularly harmful. Two major pathways, non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) and homologous recombination (HR), are primarily responsible for repairing DSBs (Katsuki et al., 2020; Li and Yuan, 2021; Zhang and Gong, 2021; Xiang et al., 2023). NHEJ is an error-prone repair mechanism that simply joins the broken ends together (Blunt et al., 1995; Hartley et al., 1995). In contrast, HR is a precise repair process. It involves multiple proteins in eukaryotic cells, with the RAD51 recombinase being the key player, which is analogous to bacterial recombinase A (RecA) (Shinohara et al., 1992). The central event in HR is the formation of RAD51-single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) nucleoprotein filaments that facilitate homology search and DNA strand invasion, ultimately leading to the initiation of repair synthesis (Miné et al., 2007; Hilario et al., 2009; Ma et al., 2017).


Subject(s)
DNA-Binding Proteins , Recombinational DNA Repair , DNA-Binding Proteins/metabolism , DNA Repair , DNA Damage , DNA
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Chin Neurosurg J ; 9(1): 34, 2023 Dec 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38057925

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The glioblastoma has served as a valuable experimental model system for investigating the growth and invasive properties of glioblastoma. Aquaporin-1 (AQP1) in facilitating cell migration and potentially contributing to tumor progression. In this study, we analyzed the role of AQP1 overexpression in glioblastoma and elucidated the main mechanisms involved. METHODS: AQP1 overexpression recombinant vector was introduced into C6 rat glioma cells to construct an AQP1 overexpression C6 cell line, and its effect on cell viability and migration ability was detected by MTT and Transwell. RNA was extracted by Trizol method for gene sequencing and transcriptomics analysis, and the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were enriched for up- and downregulated genes by Principal component analysis (PCA), and the molecular mechanism of AQP1 overexpression was analyzed in comparison with the control group using the NCBI GEO database. Statistical analysis was performed using Mann-Whitney paired two tailed t test. RESULTS: The cell viability of AQP1-transfected cell lines increased by 23% and the mean distance traveled increased by 67% compared with the control group. Quantitative analysis of gene expression showed that there were 12,121 genes with an average transcripts per million (TPM) value greater than 1. DEGs accounted for 13% of the genes expressed, with the highest correlation with upregulated genes being FOXO4 and MAZ, and the highest with downregulated genes being E2F TFs. CONCLUSIONS: AQP1 may be implicated in glioma formation by interacting with the transcriptional regulation networks involving the FOXO4, MAZ, and E2F1/2. These findings shed light on the potential significance of AQP1 in glioma pathogenesis and warrant further investigations to unravel the underlying molecular mechanisms.

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J Int Med Res ; 51(7): 3000605231187951, 2023 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37523158

ABSTRACT

Postpartum osteoporosis (PO) is a rare condition characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and an increased risk of vertebral fragility fracture. We encountered a 34-year-old woman who developed back pain 1 week after delivery. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine revealed three vertebral compression fractures. Pretreatment BMD evaluation by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry revealed a low T-score and Z-score (-2.0 and -2.0, respectively; BMD, 0.876 g/cm2) in the affected region of the spine. The patient was diagnosed with PO and treated with subcutaneous injection of denosumab 60 mg (Prolia; Amgen, Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA, USA) every 6 months. After two treatments, the BMD had significantly increased and the back pain was improved; the patient therefore decided to terminate the treatment. Two months later, her back pain worsened and BMD decreased as measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry examination of the lumbar spine. Therefore, the patient resumed treatment with denosumab, and the BMD of the lumbar spine increased after another two treatments. Therefore, we consider denosumab to be promising in the management of PO with respect to increased BMD and decreased pain.


Subject(s)
Bone Diseases, Metabolic , Fractures, Compression , Osteoporosis , Spinal Fractures , Humans , Female , Adult , Spinal Fractures/diagnostic imaging , Spinal Fractures/drug therapy , Spinal Fractures/etiology , Denosumab/adverse effects , Osteoporosis/complications , Osteoporosis/diagnostic imaging , Osteoporosis/drug therapy , Lumbar Vertebrae/diagnostic imaging , Postpartum Period
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Nucleic Acids Res ; 50(10): 5672-5687, 2022 06 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35640614

ABSTRACT

Replication fork reversal occurs via a two-step process that entails reversal initiation and reversal extension. DNA topoisomerase IIalpha (TOP2A) facilitates extensive fork reversal, on one hand through resolving the topological stress generated by the initial reversal, on the other hand via its role in recruiting the SUMO-targeted DNA translocase PICH to stalled forks in a manner that is dependent on its SUMOylation by the SUMO E3 ligase ZATT. However, how TOP2A activities at stalled forks are precisely regulated remains poorly understood. Here we show that, upon replication stress, the SUMO-targeted ubiquitin E3 ligase RNF4 accumulates at stalled forks and targets SUMOylated TOP2A for ubiquitination and degradation. Downregulation of RNF4 resulted in aberrant activation of the ZATT-TOP2A-PICH complex at stalled forks, which in turn led to excessive reversal and elevated frequencies of fork collapse. These results uncover a previously unidentified regulatory mechanism that regulates TOP2A activities at stalled forks and thus the extent of fork reversal.


Subject(s)
DNA Replication , Genomic Instability , DNA Replication/genetics , Genomic Instability/genetics , Humans , Nuclear Proteins/metabolism , Sumoylation , Transcription Factors/genetics , Transcription Factors/metabolism , Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/genetics , Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/metabolism , Ubiquitination
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J Mol Cell Biol ; 13(12): 902-917, 2022 01 29.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34791311

ABSTRACT

18S, 5.8S, and 28S ribosomal RNAs (rRNAs) are cotranscribed as a pre-ribosomal RNA (pre-rRNA) from the rDNA by RNA polymerase I whose activity is vigorous during the S-phase, leading to a conflict with rDNA replication. This conflict is resolved partly by replication-fork-barrier (RFB)-sites sequences located downstream of the rDNA and RFB-binding proteins such as Ttf1. However, how Ttf1 is displaced from RFB-sites to allow replication fork progression remains elusive. Here, we reported that loss-of-function of Bms1l, a nucleolar GTPase, upregulates rDNA transcription, causes replication-fork stall, and arrests cell cycle at the S-to-G2 transition; however, the G1-to-S transition is constitutively active characterized by persisting DNA synthesis. Concomitantly, ubf, tif-IA, and taf1b marking rDNA transcription, Chk2, Rad51, and p53 marking DNA-damage response, and Rpa2, PCNA, Fen1, and Ttf1 marking replication fork stall are all highly elevated in bms1l mutants. We found that Bms1 interacts with Ttf1 in addition to Rc1l. Finally, we identified RFB-sites for zebrafish Ttf1 through chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing and showed that Bms1 disassociates the Ttf1‒RFB complex with its GTPase activity. We propose that Bms1 functions to balance rDNA transcription and replication at the S-phase through interaction with Rcl1 and Ttf1, respectively. TTF1 and Bms1 together might impose an S-phase checkpoint at the rDNA loci.


Subject(s)
GTP Phosphohydrolases , Zebrafish , Animals , DNA Replication , DNA, Ribosomal/genetics , GTP Phosphohydrolases/genetics , GTP Phosphohydrolases/metabolism , RNA Polymerase I/metabolism , RNA, Ribosomal/genetics , Zebrafish/genetics
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World J Clin Cases ; 9(33): 10374-10381, 2021 Nov 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34904113

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Despite being the most common intraocular malignancy among adults, choroidal melanoma is a rare cancer type, even more so when accompanied by lung cancer. We report a patient with synchronous choroid melanoma and lung cancer treated with carbon ion radiotherapy (CIRT). CASE SUMMARY: A 41-year-old woman was transferred to our center with a diagnosis of choroidal melanoma in her right eye. During the examination, we found a right lung tumor that was histologically diagnosed as lung cancer. The patient was treated with CIRT for both malignant neoplasms. The CIRT dose was 70 photon equivalent doses (GyE) in five fractions for the right eye choroidal melanoma and 72 GyE in 16 fractions for the right lung cancer. At 3 mo after CIRT, the choroidal melanoma completely disappeared, as did the right lung cancer 7 mo after; the patient was in complete remission. CONCLUSION: CIRT may be an effective treatment for double primary lung cancer and choroid melanoma.

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BMJ Open ; 11(11): e049742, 2021 11 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34782340

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Follow-up care is important for gastric cancer survivors, but follow-up strategies for gastric cancer survivors remain inconsistent, and compliance of gastric cancer survivors with follow-up care is very low. Understanding the needs and preferences of gastric cancer survivors is conducive to developing appropriate and acceptable follow-up strategies, thereby improving patient compliance. Discrete choice experiments can quantify individual needs and preferences. However, to date, there is no discrete choice experiment on the preferences of gastric cancer survivors, and no studies have examined how gastric cancer survivors make choices based on different characteristics of follow-up. This paper outlines an ongoing discrete choice experiment that aims to (1) explore follow-up service-related characteristics that may affect gastric cancer survivors' choices about their follow-up, (2) elicit how gastric cancer survivors consider the trade-offs among different follow-up service options using discrete choice experiment, (3) determine whether gastric cancer survivors' needs and preferences for follow-up vary due to the economy, politics, technology and culture in different regions. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: Six attributes were developed through a literature review, semistructured interviews and experts and focus group discussions. A fractional factorial design was used to evaluate the interaction between attributes. A multiple logit model will be used to understand the trade-off between the follow-up characteristics of gastric cancer survivors. A mixed logit model will be used to explore the willingness to pay and uptake rate of gastric cancer survivors for follow-up attributes and further explore the preferences of different groups. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This study was approved by the ethics committee of the School of Nursing, Jilin University. The results of this study will be shared through online blogs, policy briefs, seminars and peer-reviewed journal articles and will be used to modify the current strategy of gastric cancer survivors' follow-up services according to economic development and regional culture.


Subject(s)
Cancer Survivors , Neoplasms , Choice Behavior , Focus Groups , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Patient Preference , Survivors
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Front Microbiol ; 12: 703093, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34408734

ABSTRACT

The bacterial genus Streptomyces is an important source of antibiotics, and genome mining is a valuable tool to explore the potential of microbial biosynthesis in members of this genus. This study reports an actinomycete strain 135, which was isolated from Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in China and displayed broad antimicrobial activity. The fermentation broth of strain 135 displayed strong antifungal activity (>70%) against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Botrytis cinerea, Valsa mali, Phytophthora capsici, Glomerella cingulata, Magnaporthe grisea, Bipolaris maydis, Exserohilum turcicum in vitro, meanwhile possessed significant preventive and curative efficacy against S. sclerotiorum, Gaeumannomyces graminis, and P. capsici on rape leaves (54.04 and 74.18%), wheat (90.66 and 67.99%), and pepper plants (79.33 and 66.67%). X-14952B showed the greatest antifungal activity against S. sclerotiorum and Fusarium graminearum which the 50% inhibition concentration (EC50) were up to 0.049 and 0.04 µg/mL, respectively. Characterization of strain 135 using a polyphasic approach revealed that the strain displayed typical features of the genus Streptomyces. 16S rRNA gene sequencing and phylogenetic analysis demonstrated that the isolate was most closely related to and formed a clade with Streptomyces huasconensis HST28T (98.96% 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity). Average nucleotide identity (ANI) and DNA-DNA hybridization (DDH) values in strain 135 and related type strains were both below the threshold of species determination (91.39 and 56.5%, respectively). OrthoANI values between strain 135 and related type strains are under the cutoff of determining species (<95%). The biosynthetic gene cluster (BGC) designated to X-14952B biosynthesis was identified through genome mining and the possible biosynthesis process was deduced.

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Mol Cell ; 81(13): 2765-2777.e6, 2021 07 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34102105

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The BRCA1-BARD1 complex directs the DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair pathway choice to error-free homologous recombination (HR) during the S-G2 stages. Targeting BRCA1-BARD1 to DSB-proximal sites requires BARD1-mediated nucleosome interaction and histone mark recognition. Here, we report the cryo-EM structure of BARD1 bound to a ubiquitinated nucleosome core particle (NCPUb) at 3.1 Å resolution and illustrate how BARD1 simultaneously recognizes the DNA damage-induced mark H2AK15ub and DNA replication-associated mark H4K20me0 on the nucleosome. In vitro and in vivo analyses reveal that the BARD1-NCPUb complex is stabilized by BARD1-nucleosome interaction, BARD1-ubiquitin interaction, and BARD1 ARD domain-BARD1 BRCT domain interaction, and abrogating these interactions is detrimental to HR activity. We further identify multiple disease-causing BARD1 mutations that disrupt BARD1-NCPUb interactions and hence impair HR. Together, this study elucidates the mechanism of BRCA1-BARD1 complex recruitment and retention by DSB-flanking nucleosomes and sheds important light on cancer therapeutic avenues.


Subject(s)
BRCA1 Protein/chemistry , Histones/chemistry , Multiprotein Complexes/chemistry , Nucleosomes/chemistry , Tumor Suppressor Proteins/chemistry , Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/chemistry , Xenopus Proteins/chemistry , Animals , BRCA1 Protein/genetics , Histones/genetics , Humans , Models, Molecular , Multiprotein Complexes/genetics , Mutation , Nucleosomes/genetics , Tumor Suppressor Proteins/genetics , Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/genetics , Ubiquitination , Xenopus Proteins/genetics , Xenopus laevis
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Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A ; 118(12)2021 03 23.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33723063

ABSTRACT

DNA end resection is a critical step in the repair of DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) via homologous recombination (HR). However, the mechanisms governing the extent of resection at DSB sites undergoing homology-directed repair remain unclear. Here, we show that, upon DSB induction, the key resection factor CtIP is modified by the ubiquitin-like protein SUMO at lysine 578 in a PIAS4-dependent manner. CtIP SUMOylation occurs on damaged chromatin and requires prior hyperphosphorylation by the ATM protein kinase. SUMO-modified hyperphosphorylated CtIP is targeted by the SUMO-dependent E3 ubiquitin ligase RNF4 for polyubiquitination and subsequent degradation. Consequently, disruption of CtIP SUMOylation results in aberrant accumulation of CtIP at DSBs, which, in turn, causes uncontrolled excessive resection, defective HR, and increased cellular sensitivity to DSB-inducing agents. These findings reveal a previously unidentified regulatory mechanism that regulates CtIP activity at DSBs and thus the extent of end resection via ATM-dependent sequential posttranslational modification of CtIP.


Subject(s)
Ataxia Telangiectasia Mutated Proteins/genetics , Ataxia Telangiectasia Mutated Proteins/metabolism , DNA End-Joining Repair , Protein Processing, Post-Translational , DNA Breaks, Double-Stranded , Homologous Recombination , Humans , Nuclear Proteins/metabolism , SUMO-1 Protein/metabolism , Sumoylation , Transcription Factors/metabolism , Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/metabolism , Ubiquitination
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Mol Cell ; 81(1): 198-211.e6, 2021 01 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33296677

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Replication fork reversal is a global response to replication stress in mammalian cells, but precisely how it occurs remains poorly understood. Here, we show that, upon replication stress, DNA topoisomerase IIalpha (TOP2A) is recruited to stalled forks in a manner dependent on the SNF2-family DNA translocases HLTF, ZRANB3, and SMARCAL1. This is accompanied by an increase in TOP2A SUMOylation mediated by the SUMO E3 ligase ZATT and followed by recruitment of a SUMO-targeted DNA translocase, PICH. Disruption of the ZATT-TOP2A-PICH axis results in accumulation of partially reversed forks and enhanced genome instability. These results suggest that fork reversal occurs via a sequential two-step process. First, HLTF, ZRANB3, and SMARCAL1 initiate limited fork reversal, creating superhelical strain in the newly replicated sister chromatids. Second, TOP2A drives extensive fork reversal by resolving the resulting topological barriers and via its role in recruiting PICH to stalled forks.


Subject(s)
DNA Helicases/metabolism , DNA Replication , DNA Topoisomerases, Type II/metabolism , Genome, Human , Genomic Instability , Poly-ADP-Ribose Binding Proteins/metabolism , DNA Helicases/genetics , DNA Topoisomerases, Type II/genetics , DNA-Binding Proteins/genetics , DNA-Binding Proteins/metabolism , HEK293 Cells , HeLa Cells , Humans , Poly-ADP-Ribose Binding Proteins/genetics , Transcription Factors/genetics , Transcription Factors/metabolism
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Front Oncol ; 10: 565820, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33134168

ABSTRACT

Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) is highly expressed in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and has emerged as an attractive target for treatment of SCLC. However, the clinical significance of PARP1 expression in SCLC remains elusive. In this study, we showed that high PARP1 expression was associated with better overall survival (OS), and was positively correlated with the expression of MYC paralogs in patients with SCLC. We demonstrated that PARP1 was transcriptionally regulated by MYC paralogs. Integrative analysis of multiple RNA-seq data sets indicated that DNA damage response (DDR) genes involved in the replication stress response (RSR) and homologous recombination (HR) repair pathways were highly enriched in MYC paralog-addicted SCLC cell models and in human SCLC specimens. Targeting the MYC paralog-PARP1 axis with concomitant BET and PARP inhibition resulted in synergistic effects in MYC paralog-activated SCLC. Our study identified a critical PARP1 regulatory pathway, and provided evidence for a rational combination treatment strategy for MYC paralog-activated SCLC.

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Mol Med Rep ; 22(4): 3081-3094, 2020 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32945445

ABSTRACT

Long non­coding RNAs (lncRNAs) represent potential biomarkers for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases; however, the role of circulating acute ischemic stroke (AIS)­related lncRNAs remains relatively unknown. The present study aimed to screen crucial lncRNAs for AIS based on the competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) hypothesis. The expression profile datasets for one mRNA, accession no. GSE16561, and four microRNAs (miRNAs), accession nos. GSE95204, GSE86291, GSE55937 and GSE110993, were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs), lncRNAs (DELs), and miRNAs (DEMs) were identified, and ClusterProfiler was used to interpret the function of the DEGs. Based on the protein­protein interaction (PPI) network and module analyses, hub DEGs were identified. A ceRNA network was established based on miRNA­mRNA or miRNA­lncRNA interaction pairs. In total, 2,041 DEGs and 5 DELs were identified between the AIS and controls samples in GSE16561, and 10 DEMs between at least two of the four miRNA expression profiles. A PPI network was constructed with 1,235 DEGs, among which 20 genes were suggested to be hub genes. The hub genes paxillin (PXN), FYN­proto­oncogene, Src family tyrosine kinase (FYN), ras homolog family member A (RHOA), STAT1, and growth factor receptor­bound protein 2 (GRB2), were amongst the most significantly enriched modules extracted from the PPI network. Functional analysis revealed that these hub genes were associated with inflammation­related signaling pathways. An AIS­related ceRNA network was constructed, in which 4 DELs were predicted to function as ceRNAs for 9 DEMs, to regulate the five identified hub genes; that is, minichromosome maintenance complex component 3 associated protein­antisense RNA 1 (MCM3AP­AS1)/long intergenic non­protein coding RNA 1089 (LINC01089)/hsa­miRNA (miR)­125a/FYN, inositol­tetrakisphosphate 1­kinase­antisense RNA 1 (ITPK1­AS1)/hsa­let­7i/RHOA/GRB2/STAT1, and human leukocyte antigen complex group 27 (HCG27)/hsa­-miR­19a/PXN interaction axes. In conclusion, MCM3AP­AS1, LINC01089, ITPK1­AS1, and HCG27 may represent new biomarkers and underlying targets for the treatment of AIS.


Subject(s)
Computational Biology/methods , Gene Regulatory Networks , Inflammation/genetics , Ischemic Stroke/genetics , RNA, Long Noncoding/genetics , Case-Control Studies , Databases, Genetic , Gene Expression Profiling , Gene Expression Regulation , High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing , Humans , Protein Interaction Maps
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Pak J Pharm Sci ; 32(5(Special)): 2415-2418, 2019 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31894026

ABSTRACT

To study the treatment of advanced lung adenocarcinoma in the elderly with pemetrexed combined with platinum drugs. 200 elderly patients who had been treated for advanced lung adenocarcinoma in our hospital were enrolled as research objects. They were randomly divided into control group and research group, each containing 100 patients. The control group was given Pemetrexed therapy and routine nursing mode, while the research group was given pemetrexed combined with platinum drugs and evidence-based nursing mode. The therapeutic effect and nursing effect of the two groups were compared. The overall treatment effective rate of the research was 85.00% and that of the control group was 60.00%, indicating the research group had significant advantage over the control group, p<0.05. The incidence of adverse reactions including nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, bone marrow suppression, fatigue and fatigue, and hair loss was significantly lower in the research group (22.00%) than that in the control group (45.00%), p<0.05. The quality of life of the research group was higher than that of the control group, p<0.05. For the elderly patients with advanced lung adenocarcinoma, the implementation of pemetrexed combined with platinum drug can help patients get better treatment results.


Subject(s)
Adenocarcinoma/drug therapy , Carboplatin/therapeutic use , Cisplatin/therapeutic use , Lung Neoplasms/drug therapy , Pemetrexed/therapeutic use , Aged , Antineoplastic Agents/administration & dosage , Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use , Carboplatin/administration & dosage , Cisplatin/administration & dosage , Drug Therapy, Combination , Female , Humans , Male , Pemetrexed/administration & dosage
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Pak J Pharm Sci ; 31(4(Special)): 1617-1621, 2018 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30203748

ABSTRACT

The aim of the stuy was to observe and analyze the effect of glucosamine hydrochloride tablets on patients with cervical spondylosis. This study was conducted on 130 patients diagnosed with cervical spondylosis who were treated in our hospital. The time period was from June 2015 to December 2017. The subjects were randomly divided into a reference group treated with cervical vertebra exercises and cervical occipital belt traction therapy and the study group was further treated with glucosamine hydrochloride tablets. The treatment efficacy of both groups was observed. Comparison of the overall treatment efficiency of patients showed that compared with the reference group, the study group has more significant advantages, P<0.05; comparison of the overall patient satisfaction rate showed that the study group was also superior to the reference group, P<0.05; In addition, statistical analysis of adverse reactions showed no statistically significant difference, P<0.05. The treatment of glucosamine hydrochloride tablets in patients with cervical spondylosis can achieve ideal results, improve the overall treatment efficiency, and thus, has important application significance.


Subject(s)
Glucosamine/therapeutic use , Spondylosis/drug therapy , Administration, Oral , Adult , Aged , Combined Modality Therapy/adverse effects , Female , Glucosamine/administration & dosage , Glucosamine/adverse effects , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Patient Satisfaction/statistics & numerical data , Physical Therapy Modalities , Traction , Treatment Outcome , Young Adult
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