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The p53 family member TP63 encodes two sets of N-terminal isoforms, TAp63 and ΔNp63 isoforms. They each regulate diverse biological functions in epidermal morphogenesis and in cancer. In the skin, where their activities have been extensively characterized, TAp63 prevents premature aging by regulating the quiescence and genomic stability of stem cells required for wound healing and hair regeneration, while ΔNp63 controls maintenance and terminal differentiation of epidermal basal cells. This functional diversity is surprising given that these isoforms share a high degree of similarity, including an identical sequence for a DNA-binding domain. To understand the mechanisms of the transcriptional programs regulated by each p63 isoform and leading to diverse biological functions, we performed genome-wide analyses using p63 isoform-specific chromatin immunoprecipitation, RNA sequencing, and metabolomics of TAp63-/- and ΔNp63-/- mouse epidermal cells. Our data indicate that TAp63 and ΔNp63 physically and functionally interact with distinct transcription factors for the downstream regulation of their target genes, thus ultimately leading to the regulation of unique transcriptional programs and biological processes. Our findings unveil novel transcriptomes regulated by the p63 isoforms to control diverse biological functions, including the cooperation between TAp63 and NRF2 in the modulation of metabolic pathways and response to oxidative stress providing a mechanistic explanation for the TAp63 knock out phenotypes. SIGNIFICANCE: The p63 isoforms, TAp63 and ΔNp63, control epithelial morphogenesis and tumorigenesis through the interaction with distinct transcription factors and the subsequent regulation of unique transcriptional programs.
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Fator 2 Relacionado a NF-E2 , Neoplasias , Camundongos , Animais , Fator 2 Relacionado a NF-E2/genética , Estudo de Associação Genômica Ampla , Neoplasias/genética , Isoformas de Proteínas/genética , Epiderme/metabolismoRESUMO
The shelf-life of bread is influenced by flour components, such as starch, composed of amylose and amylopectin. The aim was to test the effect of different balances of N (45, 90, 135 kg/ha) and P (48, 96 kg/ha) fertilizers on the flour characteristics and consequently the shelf-life of PDO Tuscan bread, stored in different modified atmosphere packaging (Ar, N2, Air). The amylose and phytochemical compounds were increased by N and decreased by the addition of P, but excessive doses of N (135 kg/ha) had a negative effect on flour quality. In the bread, the study highlighted the tendency of N2 and Ar, as storage filler gases, to reduce water loss, slow down the staling process, and prolong shelf-life. However, the most significant influence on shelf-life was related to the different fertilizations of wheat. In fact, when N was present in equal dose to P (90/96 or 45/48 kg/ha) or slightly higher (90/48 kg/ha), the bread tended to last longer over time. Instead, when these ratios were unbalanced in favor of N (135/48 or 135/96 kg/ha) and in favor of P (45/96 kg/ha), the shelf-life decreased considerably.
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BACKGROUND: A probiotic mixture prevented epithelial barrier impairment in various experimental models. The objective was to evaluate its effects in patients suffering from IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D) with confirmed leaky gut. METHODS: IBS-D patients with increased intestinal permeability measured by radionuclide tracers were enrolled in this pilot, open-label, prospective, interventional, single-center, Phase IV study. Patients received two capsules of a multistrain probiotic a day for 30 days and were evaluated by repeated intestinal permeability tests, the Bristol Stool Scale, and patient-perceived quality of life and satisfaction. RESULTS: Of the 30 enrolled patients (mean age: 42.1 [SD: 13.1] years; female: 60%), 27 completed the study (full analysis set [FAS]), and 18 had no major protocol violation (per protocol set [PPS]). On D30, an improvement of intestinal permeability was observed in 81.5% of patients in FAS, normalization being observed in 37% of the participants (44% in PPS). The mean intestinal permeability was significantly decreased: baseline minus D30, 3.4 (95% CI: 1.7, 5.2); the IBS-QOL total score was significantly increased: D30 minus baseline, 8.0 (95% CI: 3.0, 12.9); and stool consistency was significantly improved. On D15 and D30, 96.3% of patients claimed that their IBS symptoms had been satisfactory alleviated, and a significant improvement was reported for the following VAS-IBS items: abdominal pain, diarrhea, and impact of gastrointestinal problems in daily life. Compliance and tolerance were satisfactory. CONCLUSION: The multistrain probiotic tested may reduce intestinal permeability in a considerable proportion of patients and may improve abdominal pain, stool consistency, and quality of life. These results pave the way for larger, placebo-controlled clinical studies.
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Síndrome do Intestino Irritável , Probióticos , Humanos , Feminino , Adulto , Síndrome do Intestino Irritável/complicações , Síndrome do Intestino Irritável/terapia , Síndrome do Intestino Irritável/diagnóstico , Qualidade de Vida , Projetos Piloto , Estudos Prospectivos , Diarreia/terapia , Probióticos/uso terapêutico , Dor Abdominal , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Probiotics have been evaluated in multiple clinical trials on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, in real-life long-term compliance could be low. Our study is single-center, observational and prospective, aiming both to evaluate the adherence to prescription of probiotic therapy in real-life and to identify factors able to influence adherence to therapy. METHODS: Fifty patients diagnosed with IBS according to Rome IV and receiving a clinical prescription of a multistrain probiotic preparation (VSL#3® manufactured by Nutrilinea Srl and marketed in Italy by Ferring S.p.A., Milan, Italy) have been enrolled and 49 completed the follow-up. Two months after baseline a second visit was made to assess adherence and eventual reasons for discontinuation. RESULTS: Sixty percent of patients took all the prescribed probiotic therapy in real-life setting, with perceived benefits in more than 60% of cases. Among the 20 patients with reduced adherence, 5 took less than 50%, 12 took 50% and 2 took more than 50% but less than 80% of the prescribed doses. Principal reasons of not complete adherence among the 20 patients were: price of the product (8/20), mild adverse events (AEs) (6/20) and poor appreciation of flavour (3/20). CONCLUSIONS: This study suggested that the adherence to probiotic therapy is affected by different factors in patients with IBS in a real-life setting. The main reason for lack of adherence was the price of the product. Other reasons are mild AEs (mainly bloating) and low palatability.
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Terapias Complementares , Síndrome do Intestino Irritável , Probióticos , Humanos , Síndrome do Intestino Irritável/diagnóstico , Síndrome do Intestino Irritável/tratamento farmacológico , Estudos Prospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento , Probióticos/uso terapêuticoRESUMO
The taxonomic assemblage and functions of the plant bacterial community are strongly influenced by soil and host plant genotype. Crop breeding, especially after the massive use of nitrogen fertilizers which led to varieties responding better to nitrogen fertilization, has implicitly modified the ability of the plant root to recruit an effective bacterial community. Among the priorities for harnessing the plant bacterial community, plant genotype-by-microbiome interactions are stirring attention. Here, we analyzed the effect of plant variety and fertilization on the rhizosphere bacterial community. In particular, we clarified the presence in the bacterial community of a varietal effect of N and P fertilization treatment. 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequence analysis of rhizospheric soil, collected from four wheat varieties grown under four N-P fertilization regimes, and quantification of functional bacterial genes involved in the nitrogen cycle (nifH; amoA; nirK and nosZ) were performed. Results showed that variety played the most important role and that treatments did not affect either bacterial community diversity or bacterial phyla abundance. Variety-specific response of rhizosphere bacterial community was detected, both in relation to taxa (Nitrospira) and metabolic functions. In particular, the changes related to amino acid and aerobic metabolism and abundance of genes involved in the nitrogen cycle (amoA and nosZ), suggested that plant variety may lead to functional changes in the cycling of the plant-assimilable nitrogen.
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Rizosfera , Triticum , Bactérias/metabolismo , Fertilização , Nitrogênio/metabolismo , Melhoramento Vegetal , Raízes de Plantas/metabolismo , Plantas/metabolismo , RNA Ribossômico 16S/genética , RNA Ribossômico 16S/metabolismo , Solo/química , Microbiologia do Solo , Triticum/genéticaRESUMO
Distinct lung stem cells give rise to lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC). ΔNp63, the p53 family member and p63 isoform, guides the maturation of these stem cells through the regulation of their self-renewal and terminal differentiation; however, the underlying mechanistic role regulated by ∆Np63 in lung cancer development has remained elusive. By utilizing a ΔNp63-specific conditional knockout mouse model and xenograft models of LUAD and LUSC, we found that ∆Np63 promotes non-small cell lung cancer by maintaining the lung stem cells necessary for lung cancer cell initiation and progression in quiescence. ChIP-seq analysis of lung basal cells, alveolar type 2 (AT2) cells, and LUAD reveals robust ∆Np63 regulation of a common landscape of enhancers of cell identity genes. Importantly, one of these genes, BCL9L, is among the enhancer associated genes regulated by ∆Np63 in Kras-driven LUAD and mediates the oncogenic effects of ∆Np63 in both LUAD and LUSC. Accordingly, high BCL9L levels correlate with poor prognosis in LUAD patients. Taken together, our findings provide a unifying oncogenic role for ∆Np63 in both LUAD and LUSC through the regulation of a common landscape of enhancer associated genes.
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Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas/genética , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica , Neoplasias Pulmonares/genética , Adenocarcinoma de Pulmão/genética , Adenocarcinoma de Pulmão/patologia , Animais , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/genética , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/patologia , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Proliferação de Células , Epitélio , Feminino , Humanos , Pulmão/patologia , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patologia , Masculino , Camundongos , Camundongos KnockoutRESUMO
Endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) is commonly performed during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, and bleeding is a severe adverse event. PuraStat is a peptide developed as a hemostatic agent for endoscopy. We report its use as a hemostatic strategy in post-ES bleeding refractory to combined hemostasis. A patient with choledocholithiasis underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for stone removal. After the ES, severe bleeding refractory to the injection of diluted epinephrine around the bleeding source and metal stent placement occurred. Hemostasis was achieved with the application of the hemostatic gel. We reported the use of novel self-assembling hemostatic gel as an effective therapeutic tool for post-ES refractory bleeding.
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Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) comprises 15â20% of all skin cancers and has a well-defined progression sequence from precancerous actinic keratosis to invasive cSCC. To identify targets for chemoprevention, we previously reported a cross-species analysis to identify the transcriptional drivers of cSCC development and identified miR-181a as a potential oncomiR. We show that the upregulation of miR-181a promotes multiple protumorigenic properties by targeting an understudied component of TGFß signaling, TGFßR3. miR-181a and TGFßR3 are upregulated and downregulated, respectively, in cSCC. miR-181a overexpression (OE) and TGFßR3 knockdown (KD) significantly suppresses UV-induced apoptosis in HaCaT cells and in primary normal human epidermal keratinocytes. In addition, OE of miR-181a or KD of TGFßR3 by short hairpin RNA enhances anchorage-independent survival. miR-181a OE or TGFßR3 KD enhances cellular migration and invasion and upregulation of epithelialâmesenchymal transition markers. Luciferase reporter assays demonstrate that miR-181a directly targets the 3'-untranslated region of TGFßR3. miR-181a upregulates phosphorylated SMAD3 levels after TGFß2 administration and results in elevated SNAIL and SLUG expression. Finally, we confirm in vivo that miR-181a inhibition compromises tumor growth. Importantly, these phenotypes can be reversed with TGFßR3 OE or KD in the context of miR-181a OE or KD, respectively, further highlighting the physiologic relevance of this regulation in cSCC.
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas , MicroRNAs , Proteoglicanas , Receptores de Fatores de Crescimento Transformadores beta , Neoplasias Cutâneas , Regiões 3' não Traduzidas/genética , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/patologia , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Proliferação de Células/genética , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica , Humanos , MicroRNAs/genética , Proteoglicanas/genética , Receptores de Fatores de Crescimento Transformadores beta/genética , Neoplasias Cutâneas/patologiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Endoscopic mucosal resection and submucosal dissection (ESD) are treatments of choice for superficial neoplastic colorectal lesions. Only a few studies have compared these techniques. AIM: To compare the efficacy and safety of endoscopic piecemeal mucosal resection (EPMR), ESD and hybrid-endoscopic submucosal dissection (H-ESD) of large colorectal lesions in a Western endoscopic center. METHODS: This is a retrospective analysis on a prospective medical database of consecutive colorectal superficial lesions larger than 20 mm, resected by EPMR, ESD or H-ESD collected from 2015 to 2019. RESULTS: Two hundred twenty-nine colorectal lesions were included. All lesions were completely endoscopically resected, 65.9% by EPMR, 19.7% by ESD and 14.4% by H-ESD. Endoscopic control after the index procedure was available for 86.5% patients. Among these patients, 80% had a second follow-up colonoscopy. The overall recurrence rate was 13.2, 0 and 6.1% for EPMR, ESD and H-ESD respectively, with a significant difference between EPMR and ESD. All recurrences were endoscopically treated during follow-up procedures. Risk of complications was not significantly different between the three groups. CONCLUSIONS: EPMR, ESD and H-ESD are effective and safe procedures. Recurrence rate in EPMR was higher but can be managed endoscopically with high success rates. EPMR is faster and technically simpler so should be considered a potential first-line therapy for colorectal superficial neoplastic lesions.
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Neoplasias Colorretais , Ressecção Endoscópica de Mucosa , Colonoscopia/efeitos adversos , Neoplasias Colorretais/patologia , Neoplasias Colorretais/cirurgia , Ressecção Endoscópica de Mucosa/efeitos adversos , Ressecção Endoscópica de Mucosa/métodos , Humanos , Mucosa Intestinal/patologia , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/patologia , Estudos Prospectivos , Encaminhamento e Consulta , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Urban soil pollution by heavy metals (HMs) is a pressing problem in the development of urban agriculture (UA). In this context, the use of amendments, such as biochar, and phytoremediation are considered potentially cost-effective alternatives to conventional methods, and can be also combined to improve the remediation of soils from HMs. A pot experiment was performed to investigate the combined effect of berseem clover (Trifolium alexandrinum, L.) and biochar amendment in remediating a sandy soil collected near a shooting range area co-contaminated with Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn. The biochar, obtained from a wood-chip gasifier fed with a mix of Douglas (Pseudotsuga menziesii, Mirb.) and Black Pine (Pinus nigra, J.F.Arnold) wood, was applied at two rates (0.8% and 1.6%, w/w). Eighteen weeks after sowing, all plants were harvested. The roots and aboveground tissues of the crops were separately collected and analyzed. The tested biochar effectively adsorbed the HMs (Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn) from the soil. Biochar increased DW production of aboveground and root tissues. Moreover, biochar significantly reduced the concentration of Cr, Cu, Ni, and Pb in the aboveground tissues of berseem clover, although a significant reduction was not detected for Cd and Zn. Results indicated that berseem clover was a Cr, Ni and Pb excluder. However, this species can be considered suitable for Cu phytoextraction and Cd and Zn phytostabilization of slightly polluted urban soil. Only the Cu levels in the aerial biomass were below the acceptable limit for use as fodder.
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Metais Pesados , Poluentes do Solo , Trifolium , Biodegradação Ambiental , Cádmio , Carvão Vegetal , Chumbo , Medicago , Metais Pesados/análise , Solo , Poluentes do Solo/análise , ZincoRESUMO
In 1990, Baker and colleagues reported their seminal findings in Cancer Research focusing on the transition from adenoma to carcinoma of the colon. By sequencing the TP53 locus in 58 colorectal tumors (25 adenomas and 33 carcinomas) and measuring its allelic deletions, they discovered that this transition requires the loss of one TP53 allele and the mutation of the other one. Here, we discuss how this landmark discovery shed a new light on p53 mutations, prompting the generation of novel mouse models that definitively proved the mutant p53 gain-of-function hypothesis suggested by these results. Finally, we evaluate the implications that the Vogelstein model of cancer progression had on numerous aspects of cancer biology and cancer care, including the characterization of tumor evolution and the response to therapy, and how it ultimately contributed to the wider adoption of early detection screenings and personalized medicine.See related article by Baker and colleagues, Cancer Res 1990;50:7717-22.
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Adenoma , Neoplasias Colorretais , Animais , Mutação com Ganho de Função , Camundongos , Mutação , Medicina de Precisão , Proteína Supressora de Tumor p53/genéticaRESUMO
A subset of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) overexpresses the chromosome 19 miRNA cluster (C19MC) and is associated with an undifferentiated phenotype marked by overexpression of cancer testis antigens (CTAs) including anti-apoptotic melanoma-A antigens (MAGEAs). However, the regulation of C19MC miRNA and MAGEA expression in HCCs are not understood. Here we show that, C19MC overexpression is tightly linked to a sub-set of HCCs with transcription-incompetent p53. Using next-generation and Sanger sequencing we found that, p53 in Hep3B cells is impaired by TP53-FXR2 fusion, and that overexpression of the C19MC miRNA-520G in Hep3B cells promotes the expression of MAGEA-3, 6 and 12 mRNAs. Furthermore, overexpression of p53-R175H and p53-R273H mutants promote miR-520G and MAGEA RNA expression and cellular transformation. Moreover, IFN-γ co-operates with miR-520G to promote MAGEA expression. On the other hand, metals such as nickel and zinc promote miR-526B but not miR-520G, to result in the suppression of MAGEA mRNA expression, and evoke cell death through mitochondrial membrane depolarization. Therefore our study demonstrates that a MAGEA-promoting network involving miR-520G, p53-defects and IFN-γ that govern cellular transformation and cell survival pathways, but MAGEA expression and survival are counteracted by nickel and zinc combination.
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Antígenos de Neoplasias , Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Transformação Celular Neoplásica/genética , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica , Antígenos de Neoplasias/genética , Antígenos de Neoplasias/metabolismo , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/etiologia , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/patologia , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Cromossomos Humanos Par 19 , Humanos , Interferon gama/metabolismo , Neoplasias Hepáticas/etiologia , Neoplasias Hepáticas/patologia , Masculino , MicroRNAs/metabolismo , Mutação , Fusão Oncogênica , Fragmentos de Peptídeos/metabolismo , Proteínas de Ligação a RNA/genética , Proteínas de Ligação a RNA/metabolismo , Testículo/metabolismo , Proteína Supressora de Tumor p53/genética , Proteína Supressora de Tumor p53/metabolismoRESUMO
Background and study aims The need for hospital beds during the COVID-19 pandemic almost overwhelmed the health care systems all over the world. Therefore, elective non-life-saving procedures were postponed. We decided to perform all colorectal endoscopic mucosal dissections (ESDs) for challenging lesions as outpatient procedures, organizing an ad hoc path to management of any delayed post-procedural complications. The aim of the present study was to retrospectively evaluate the feasibility and safety of outpatient ESD for colorectal tumors. Patients and methods From March 2020 to May 2020, outpatient colorectal ESDs were performed for 15 challenging lesions. We retrospectively investigated feasibility and safety of the procedures, rates of en bloc resection, and complications rates. Results The mean age of the patients was 66.5 years and 40â% of the them were on antiplatelet/anticoagulation therapy. Median size of removed lesions was 45âmm (range 32-77) and 38âmm (range 24 to 55) Five patients (33â%) had rectal tumors extending to the dentate line and four (26.6â%) were recurrences on a scar of previous endoscopic or surgical local resections. All complications, such as bleeding or visible microperforation, were managed endoscopically and no delayed perforations occurred. One patient had fever (37.5â°C), while three patients complained of anal pain after ESD for a rectal tumor that extended to the dentate line (RTDL); all patients were managed conservatively. Conclusion Outpatient colorectal ESD is feasible and safe for challenging lesions. It reduces costs of hospitalization but direct access to the endoscopy service to manage potential post-ESD complications should always be guaranteed.
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Estenose Esofágica , Criança , Constrição Patológica , Dilatação , Humanos , Atenção Terciária à SaúdeRESUMO
The most frequent genetic alterations across multiple human cancers are mutations in TP53 and the activation of the PI3K/AKT pathway, two events crucial for cancer progression. Mutations in TP53 lead to the inhibition of the tumour and metastasis suppressor TAp63, a p53 family member. By performing a mouse-human cross species analysis between the TAp63 metastatic mammary adenocarcinoma mouse model and models of human breast cancer progression, we identified two TAp63-regulated oncogenic lncRNAs, TROLL-2 and TROLL-3. Further, using a pan-cancer analysis of human cancers and multiple mouse models of tumour progression, we revealed that these two lncRNAs induce the activation of AKT to promote cancer progression by regulating the nuclear to cytoplasmic translocation of their effector, WDR26, via the shuttling protein NOLC1. Our data provide preclinical rationale for the implementation of these lncRNAs and WDR26 as therapeutic targets for the treatment of human tumours dependent upon mutant TP53 and/or the PI3K/AKT pathway.
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Adenocarcinoma/genética , Neoplasias da Mama/genética , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica , Neoplasias Mamárias Experimentais/genética , RNA Longo não Codificante/metabolismo , Transativadores/metabolismo , Fatores de Transcrição/metabolismo , Proteínas Supressoras de Tumor/metabolismo , Proteínas Adaptadoras de Transdução de Sinal/genética , Proteínas Adaptadoras de Transdução de Sinal/metabolismo , Adenocarcinoma/patologia , Animais , Neoplasias da Mama/patologia , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Progressão da Doença , Feminino , Humanos , Glândulas Mamárias Animais/citologia , Neoplasias Mamárias Experimentais/patologia , Camundongos , Proteínas Nucleares/metabolismo , Fosfoproteínas/metabolismo , Cultura Primária de Células , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/metabolismo , RNA-Seq , Transdução de Sinais/genética , Análise Serial de Tecidos , Transativadores/genética , Fatores de Transcrição/genética , Proteína Supressora de Tumor p53/genética , Proteínas Supressoras de Tumor/genética , Ensaios Antitumorais Modelo de XenoenxertoRESUMO
BACKGROUND Endoscopic full-thickness resection represents an innovative procedure, used in selected patients that allows lesions en-bloc resection with an integral wall specimen available for histopathological definition. Bleeding and perforation are known to be the most frequent procedure-related adverse events. We report a case of entero-colonic fistula as complication of an endoscopic full-thickness resection. CASE REPORT A 77-year-old male, with a personal history of right-hemicolectomy for a colonic adenocarcinoma presented to our department for a routine colonoscopy that showed the presence of a 25 mm lateral spreading tumor localized at about 50 cm from the anal margin. A full-thickness resection of the lateral spreading tumor using the over-the-scope clip device was performed. After 4 weeks, because of abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhea, and signs of malnutrition, the patient underwent a new colonoscopy showing hyperemic mucosa with ulcerations in all colonic segments and, at the site of the previous endoscopic full-thickness resection, an orifice of an entero-colonic fistula. The histological definition was suggestive for ulcerative proctocolitis and confirmed the presence of small bowel mucosa at fistula orifice. An intussusception at the level of fistula with consequent intestinal obstruction caused a worsening of clinical conditions and finally the patient death for a septic peritonitis. CONCLUSIONS Full thickness resection represents an innovative tool for en-bloc resection of gastrointestinal tumoral lesion, but procedural complications and limitations must be considered before performing this procedure.
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Colo/cirurgia , Neoplasias do Colo/cirurgia , Ressecção Endoscópica de Mucosa , Idoso , Colonoscopia , Fístula do Sistema Digestório/etiologia , Ressecção Endoscópica de Mucosa/efeitos adversos , Evolução Fatal , Humanos , Fístula Intestinal/etiologia , Obstrução Intestinal/etiologia , Masculino , Peritonite/etiologia , Proctocolite/etiologia , Sepse/etiologiaRESUMO
MYO18B has been proposed to contribute to the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the signals that govern MYO18B transcription are not known. Here we show that, a network of C19MC miRNA-520G, IFN-γ, CEBPB and p53 transcriptional-defects promote MYO18B mRNA expression in HCCs. IFN-γ by itself suppresses MYO18B transcription, but promotes it when miRNA-520G is stably overexpressed. Similarly, CEBPB-liver-enriched activator protein (LAP) isoform overexpression suppresses MYO18B transcription but promotes transcription when the cells are treated with IFN-γ. Furthermore, miR-520G together with mutant-p53 promotes MYO18B transcription. Conversely, bFGF suppresses MYO18B mRNA irrespective of CEBPB, miR-520G overexpression or IFN-γ treatment. Finally high MYO18B expression reflects poor prognosis while high MYL5 or MYO1B expression reflects better survival of HCC patients. Thus, we identified a network of positive and negative regulators of MYO18B mRNA expression which reflects the survival of HCC patients.