Influence of FOXC2 in angiogenesis of breast cancer MCF-7 cells by DLL4/Notch1 signal pathway / 吉林大学学报(医学版)

Objective To explore the influence of tranSCription factor FOXC2 in angiogenesis of breast cancer MCF-7 cells and to clarify the action mechanism of FOXC2 in promoting tumor angiogenesis.Methods FOXC2 gene and empty vector gene were transfected into breast cancer of MCF-7 cell line with FOXC2 lentivirus gene transfection technique to obtain stable transfection cell line. The MCF-7 cells were devided into non-transfected group,empty-vector group and over-expression group.Matrigel assay and Transwell chamber test were used to observe the changes of tube formation and migration ability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs)in MCF-7 cells supernatant in various groups. PT-PCR and Western blotting methods were applied to detect the expressions of FOXC2,DLL4 and Notch1 mRNA and protein.Results Compared with non-tranfected group and empty-vector group,the tube formation and the migration number of HUVECs in FOXC2 over-expression group were increased(P<0.05);the expressions of FOXC2,DLL4 and Notch1 mRNA and proteins were significantly increased(P<0.05).Conclusion The FOXC2 over-expression in MCF-7 cells can increase the tube formation ability and migration ability of HUVECs,and its mechanism may be related to Notch signaling pathway.

p73 polymorphisms and clinicopathologic characteristics in breast cancer / 中南大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the correlations between p73 G4C14-A4T14 polymorphisms and clinicopathologic characteristics of patients with breast cancer.@*METHODS@#A total of 170 patients with breast cancer were genotyped for p73 G4C14-A4T14 polymorphisms by Sequenom MassArray® iPLEX GOLD System. The correlations between polymorphisms and the age of patients with breast cancer, or tumor size were analyzed by t-test;the correlations between polymorphisms and clinicopathologic characteristics in patients with breast cancer were analyzed by Χ(2) test; and the relation between polymorphisms and the efficacy of chemotherapy for breast cancer was assessed by logistic regression.@*RESULTS@#There was negative correlation between p73 polymorphisms and ser veral clinicopathological characteristics, including age, tumor size, menopausal status, TNM classification, pathological type, axillary lymph node metastasis, estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, and p53(P>0.05). The frequency of GC/GC genotype in patients with "triple negative" breast cancer (estrogen receptor -negative, progesterone receptornegative, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative) was higher than that of patients with non-triple negative breast cancer (78.9% vs 57.6%, Χ(2)=5.741, P=0.017). P73 polymorphism was negatively correlated with chemosensitivity for anthracycline-based chemotherapy (P>0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#P73 G4C14-A4T14 polymorphisms are positively correlated with triple negative breast cancer, and the patients with breast cancer who carry GC/GC genotype may have bad prognosis.

Advancement of studies on ALDH1 as a universal marker of stem cells / 生物医学工程学杂志

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 (ALDH1, ALDH1A1 or RALDH1), an enzyme responsible for the oxidation of intracellular aldehydes, was shown to have a function in the early differentiation of stem cells. Its activity shows promising potential as a universal marker for the identification and isolation of normal stem cells and cancer stem cells from multiple sources in a variety of tissue types. Herein, we review the available data reporting the utilization of ALDH1 activity as a means to identify and isolate normal stem cells and cancer stem cells (CSCs), and the potential diagnostic and therapeutic implications, with a special focus on the mammary gland and breast cancer. The research opportunity in this area of interest is emphasized.

Biological characteristics of human breast cancer mammospheres cultured in serum-free medium over long term / 肿瘤

Objective:To isolate breast cancer stem/progenitor cells from human breast cancer and study their proliferation and differentiation biological characteristics over long-term passages in vitro. Methods:Human breast cancer stem/progenitor cells were enriched in suspension cultures as nonadherent mammospheres(MS). Serial sphere formation assay was performed to determine self-renewal ability of mammosphere-derived cells (MSDC). Differentiation was induced by culturing MSDC in DMEM-F12 supplemented with serum but without growth factors. The ratio of CD44~+/CD24~(-/low) cell population was evaluated by flow cytometry(FCM). Results:The mammospheres were formed after inoculation of primary breast cancer cells into culcutre medium with growth factors but without serum. The mammospheres contained undifferentiated cells similar to stem cells, which had self-renewal and extensive proliferation capabilities. With increasing passages, the cells tended to adhere and differentiate. The number of adhering and differentiating cells increased, and the amount and size of mammospheres decreased. The CD44~+/CD24~(-/low) cell population was enriched in the basal-like molecular subtype of human breast tumors. The biological behaviors of mammospheres varied between different specimens.Conclusion:Cancer cells with stem cell properties of self-renewal, indefinite proliferation and multi-lineage differentiation widely existed in human breast cancer tissues. The biological behaviors varied because of different origin of specimens and changed under the effects of environmental factors.

The significance of axillary sentinel lymph node biopsy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy / 中华内分泌外科杂志

Objective Comparing the influence of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary lymph nodal staging. Methods From June 2005 to June 2007 one hundred and sixty five breast cancer patients of stage Ⅰ,Ⅱa,Ⅱb and Ⅲ underwent sentinel lymph node biopsy(SLNB) using 99mTc combining methylene blue dye as tracer to help axillary lymph node dissection(AND) were retrospectively reviewed. Sixty five patients staged Ⅱb or Ⅲ were treated with three circles neoadjuvant chemotherapy prior to SLNB and AND , another one hundred patients staged ⅠorⅡa had SLNB and AND directly without neoadjuvant chemotherapy.Results Average 14.60 axillary lymph nodes were retrieved in patients had neoadjuvant chemotherapy and 14.74 lymph nodes in patients did not have neoadjuvant chemotherapy(P>0.05),a mean number of 1.46 sentinel lymph nodes in neoadjuvant chemotherapy group and 1.5 sentinel lymph nodes in non-neoadjuvant chemotherapy(P>0.05), sentinel lymph node identification rate 96.9% in neoadjuvant chemotherapy group and 97% in non-neoadjuvant chemotherapy(P>0.05), the false negative rate was 4.6% in neoadjuvant chemotherapy group and 4% in non-neoadjuvant chemotherapy group(P>0.05). Conclusions The mean number of lymph nodes,sentinel lymph nodes,SLN identification rate and false-negative rates after neoadjuvant chemotherapy are similar to those seen in patients without neoadjuvant chemotherapy.The SLNB can accurately predict lymph node status of axillary lymph node following neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

Pathological characteristics and prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer / 中华内分泌外科杂志

Objective To explore the pathological characteristics and prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC).Methods The pathological data of 465 cases of operable primary breast cancer were analyzed.TNBC was immunohistochemically defined by a lack of expression of ER,PR and Her-2.The differences of pathological characteristics and prognosis between TNBC and non-TNBC were explored.Results TNBC count for about 15%(73/465)of all breast carcinomas.TNBC correlated with younger(＜50y)and premenopausal women (P＜0.05).The follow-up time of the 369 cases was truncated at January 2009,and 39 cases had recurrence or metastasis,the relapse rate of TNBC(18.3%,11/60)was higher than that of non-TNBC(9.1%,28/309,P=0.033).Conclusions The patients with TNBC were younger,and had an increased likelihood of relapse.

Early Surgical Intervention in Treatment of Fulminant Acute Pancreatitis / 中国普外基础与临床杂志

Objective To investigate the role of early surgical intervention in the treatment of fulminant acute pancreatitis (FAP).Methods Eight cases of FAP admitted to our institution from September 2003 to December 2004 were reviewed retrospectively.Results Averagely 3 organs dysfunction was diagnosed on admission or in the course of treatment in this group. One patient treated non-operatively was dead. Of 7 cases with early surgical intervention, one was died of ACS and ARF, One female patient with 32 weeks pregnancy survived, but the fetus was dead before surgery. Five cases were complicated with intra-abdominal abscess, which were cured re-operatively. Conclusion Early operative intervention in the treatment of FAP could prevent MODS and improve the survival.

Research Advances on RGD Peptides in Diagnosis and Treatment of Neoplasms / 中国普外基础与临床杂志

Objective To introduce the current research status, value and development future of Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) peptides in diagnosis and treatment of neoplasms. Methods The current literatures on advances about RGD peptides in diagnosis and treatment of neoplasms were reviewed. Results RGD peptides, specificly recognizing and combining with integrin receptors, exist in extracellular matrix (ECM) of many kinds of organisms. After combining with integrin receptors, extrinsic RGD peptides can prevent tumor cells from adhering to ECM and migrating as the competitive inhibitor of intrinsic RGD peptides, suppress agiogenesis and induce tumor cells apoptosis, showing potential value of tumor specific imaging by targetal labelling neoplasms and treating tumors combining with other methods.Conclusion RGD peptides may be a new drug for diagnosis and treatment of neoplasms.

Breast Cancer Stem Cells and Genotyping / 中国普外基础与临床杂志

Objective To summarize the advancement of breast cancer stem cells and genotyping and analyze the correlation between the two.Methods Relevant literatures about breast cancer stem cells and genotyping,which were published recently were collected and reviewed.Results Cancer stem cell origin theory was supported by researches of correlation between breast cancer stem cells and genotyping,which also explained the complexity of intrinsic subtypes and heterogeneity of breast cancer.Conclusions A new way can be detected to study the formation mechanism and biological characteristics of breast cancer at the cellular and molecular level by researches of correlation between breast cancer stem cells and genotyping,which are expected to provide new strategies and tools for diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

Progress of Clinical Research on Triple-Negative Breast Cancer / 中国普外基础与临床杂志

Objective To summarize the progress of clinical research on triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC).Methods Domestic and international publications on the study of TNBC in recent years were collected and reviewed.Results The patients with TNBC were younger,and their prognosis was poorer.Besides operation,chemotherapy was the major therapeutic tool for them.Currently the targeted therapy for epidermal growth factor receptor and its signal conducting system was applied to clinical therapy gradually,and it might benefit the patients with TNBC.Conclusion The study on TNBC may bring a new way for therapy.

Tumor Stem Cells and Solid Tumors / 中国普外基础与临床杂志

Objective To summarize the status of tumor stem cells study in solid tumors.Methods Domestic and international publications on the study of tumor stem cells in solid tumors in recent years were collected and reviewed.Results Tumor stem cells exactly existed in solid tumors and played a very important role in tumorgenesis.Conclusion Tumor stem cells bring a new broad of perspective on solid tumor study.

Effects of As_2O_3 on Expression of NF-?B p65,Survivin and Caspase-3 in Human Breast Cancer / 中国普外基础与临床杂志

Objective To investigate the effects of As_2O_3 on expression of NF-?B p65, survivin and caspase-3 in human breast infiltrating duct carcinoma xenograft model on nude mice. Methods A human breast infiltrating duct carcinoma model on nude mice was established and the nude mice were divided randomly into three groups: control group, DDP group and As_2O_3 group (1.5 and 3.0 mg/kg concentrations). The expression of survivin mRNA was detected with the method of in situ hybridization and the expressions of NF-?B p65, survivin and caspase-3 protein were measured with immunohistochemistry. Results The positive rates of NF-?B p65 and survivin expression were higher in the control group than those in the DDP group and the As_2O_3 groups, but that of caspase-3 was on the opposite way (P

Inhibitory effect of arsenic trioxide on survivin expression in heterologous graft model of human breast infiltrating duct carcinoma in nude mice / 第三军医大学学报

Objective To investigate the inhibitory effect of arsenic trioxide (As 2O 3) on the survivin expression in heterologous graft model of human breast infiltrating duct carcinoma in nude mice. Methods Nude mice bearing the transplanted tumor were randomly divided into four groups: negative control (saline), positive control (cisplatin at the dose of 1.5 mg/kg), and two experimental groups (arsenic trioxide at the doses of 1.5 mg/kg and 3.0 mg/kg). The expression of survivin mRNA and protein expressions of surviving and Caspase 3 in neoplastic tissues were detected by in situ hybridization and immunohistochemical method, respectively. Results In negative control group, the expressions of survivin mRNA and survivin protein were in moderate degree with positive rates of 82.42% and 78.85%, respectively. The positive rates of moderate degree in experimental groups 1 and 2 were gradually decreased with the increasing dose of arsenic trioxide ( P

Experimental study of arsenic trioxide on rabbits with hepatic Vx-2 carcinoma by transcatheter arterial infusion / 第三军医大学学报

Objective To evaluate the anticancer effect of arsenic trioxide (As 2O 3) on rabbits with hepatic Vx 2 carcinoma by transcatheter arterial infusion (TAI). Methods Rabbits with hepatic Vx 2 carcinoma were treated with As 2O 3 by TAI for 7 d consecutively. The tumor inhibitory rate and the average tumor weight were determined. The morphological changes of the tumor were observed with a transmission electron microscope. bax/bcl 2 and VEGF expressions were examined by immunohistochemistry. Results The average weight of the tumor was 7.99, 6.50, and 4.87 g, and the tumor growth inhibitory rates in the experimental groups were 50.31%, 59 58%, and 69 71%, respectively. Tumor growth was significantly inhibited as compared with that in the NS group ( P

Advances in Clinical Application of Fiberoptic Ductoscopy / 中国普外基础与临床杂志

Objective To introduce the current status of clinical application, value and perspective of fiberoptic ductoscopy.Methods The related literatures on advances in clinical application of fiberoptic ductoscopy were reviewed.Results Fiberoptic ductoscopy is now widely used in breast diseases, especially complicated with nipple discharge, and it has a higher accuracy rate than routine examinations. With ductoscopy, ductal lavage,location, biopsy and treatment can be carried out.Conclusion Fiberoptic ductoscopy has a greater value in diagnosis and treatment, we believe it will be better applied and further developed.

The new grouping method of clinical pharmacology experiments——Sequential balanced coefficient method / 中国药理学通报

Aim To explore new grouping method of clinical pharmacology experiments. Methods Based on the principle of “minimize the unbalanced coefficient”,the sequential balanced coefficient method is to measure the comparability between groups through a very simple unbalanced index. Conclusion This method is simplied compute,convenienced manipulate and strong comparable between groups,which is especially applied to clinical pharmacology experiments.

Significance of the expression of nm23,integrin ?_5?_1 and VEGF in breast cancer / 中国普通外科杂志

Objective To investigate the expression of nm23,integrin ? 5? 1 and VEGF in breast cancer(BC),and the effect of the expression on the development of BC. Methods The expression of nm23, integrin ? 5? 1 and VEGF in 51 patients with breast cancer were examined by immunohistochemistry,and their correlatios were ananlyzed. Results The low expression of nm23 in BC tissue was associated with lymph nodes metastasis. The low expression of integrin ? 5? 1 and the high expression of VEGF in BC tissues were associated with the lymph nodes metastasis and low differentiation of the tumor.The expression of nm23 and integrin ? 5? 1 in breast cancer tissues had positive correlation(P

Identification of the sentinel lymph node by methylene blue during operation / 中国普通外科杂志

Objective To investigate the possibility and accuracy of idenfication of the sentinel lymph node(SLN) in breast cancer(BC) by using methylene blue intra operatively.Methods 4～6ml methylene blue dye was injected around the breast mass intra operatively. 5～10 minutes after injection,the operation for BC was performed. All blue stained lymph nodes found during operation were considered as SLN, and removed for pathological examination. All patients had axillary lymphadenectomy(ALDN),and the acquired nonsentinel lymph nodes(NSLN)from them were also examined. Results The SLN were identified in 45 of 50 patients(90.0%).There were all 117 SLNs in this series. Of 117 SLNs,111 were located in stage I lymph nodes in axilla(95.0%),and 6 SLNs in stage II(5.0%). Of the 5 cases of the unidentified SLN,the primary tumor was located in the inferior quadrant in 4 cases,and in the uper quadrant in 1 case (P0.05). Histologic status of the SLNs accurately predicted axillary nodes status with an accuracy rate of 91.0%. 4 cases or SLN examination were negative while their NSLN were positive with false negative rate 8.9%. Conclusions This technique can identify SLN accurately;the histology of SLN can predict axillary status correctly. Sentinel lymph node has correlation with the location of the primary tumor but has no correlation with the size of the tumor or breast operation before.

DIAGNOSIS OF CARCINOMA OF AMPULLA VATER WITH SCRAPING PROCEDURE OF DISTAL COMMON BILE DUCT / 中国普通外科杂志

The scraping procedure was adopted in 13 cases for diagnosis.of tumors of the ampulla vater. 11 of the 13 cases obtained tissue from distal common bile duct. Histological diagnoses included 9 adenocarcinoma, one adenoma with high atypical hyperplasia and carcinoma in situ,one villous papilomatous hyperplasia. No tissue obtained in two patients who were suspected to have ampullary carcinoma preoperatively. Adoptation of this method routinely during exploration of common bile duct would help diagnose the neglected carcinoma of ampulla vater. Most patients with malignancy of ampulla vater would obtain a positive result. However,a negative result could not rule out the diagnosis and other diagnostic tools should be used. If the tissues scraped were diagnosed as adenoma or villous tumor histologically, the malignant change might have been missed. Complete excision of the ampullary lesion is required to assess the presence or absence of malignancy accurately.

Antiviral and Antibacterial Effects of the Effective Site of Traditional Chinese Medicine / 中药新药与临床药理

Objective To study the antiviral and antibacterial effects of the effective site of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM-ES).Methods Chicken embryoes were infected with influenza virus A(FM1 strain) and pre-injected with TCM-ES by means of chicken-embryo inoculation technique,and the antiviral effect of TCM-ES on chicken embryo was assayed by detecting the hemagglutination titers in allantoic fluids.Mice were orally pretreated with various dosages of drugs twice daily for 3 days,then were given drugs continuously for another 4 days following FM1 infection.The protective effects of TCM-ES on mice infected with FM1 were assayed by calculating the weight,index of lung,death-protection rate,and life-prolongation rate,etc.Ribavirin was used as the positive control.In addition,the antibacterial effects of TCM-ES were observed by detecting the minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration(MBC) by test-tube dilution method.Results In chicken embryo experiments,TCM-ES showed a potential inhibiting effect on influenza virus with the MIC of 10 mg/mL,which was weaker than ribavirin.The results of animal experiment showed that the body-weight(BW) and pulmonary index of infected model group decreased evidently compared with those of the normal group,TCM-ES groups at the dosages of 750 mg/kg and 1500 mg/kg could reverse the decrease of BW and lung index as compared with the infected models,the difference being insignificant as compared with the normal group.Moreover,TCM-ES also increased the death-protection rate and life-prolongation rate of mice in a dose-dependent manner.TCM-ES at dosage of 10 mg/mL(MIC and MBC) had an antibacterial effect on staphylococcus,while had no effect on gram-negative bacilli.Conclusion TCM-ES has obvious antivirus effect on influenza virus FM1 strain,and also has certain antibacterial effect on staphylococcus,which is worth of further development and research.