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CNS Neurosci Ther ; 30(2): e14581, 2024 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38421141

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AIMS: We aimed to explore the role and molecular mechanism of polygalacic acid (PA) extracted from traditional Chinese medicine Polygala tenuifolia in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). METHODS: The network pharmacology analysis was used to predict the potential targets and pathways of PA. Molecular docking was applied to analyze the combination between PA and core targets. Aß42 oligomer-induced AD mice model and microglia were used to detect the effect of PA on the release of pro-inflammatory mediators and its further mechanism. In addition, a co-culture system of microglia and neuronal cells was constructed to assess the effect of PA on activating microglia-mediated neuronal apoptosis. RESULTS: We predict that PA might regulate inflammation by targeting PPARγ-mediated pathways by using network pharmacology. In vivo study, PA could attenuate cognitive deficits and inhibit the expression levels of inflammation-related factors. In vitro study, PA can also decrease the production of activated microglia-mediated inflammatory cytokines and reduce the apoptosis of N2a neuronal cells. PPARγ inhibitor GW9662 inversed the neuroprotective effect of PA. Both in vivo and in vitro studies showed PA might attenuate the inflammation through the PPARγ/NF-κB pathway. CONCLUSIONS: PA is expected to provide a valuable candidate for new drug development for AD in the future.


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Disfunção Cognitiva , NF-kappa B , Ácido Oleanólico/análogos & derivados , Saponinas , Camundongos , Animais , NF-kappa B/metabolismo , PPAR gama , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Transdução de Sinais , Inflamação/metabolismo , Disfunção Cognitiva/tratamento farmacológico , Disfunção Cognitiva/metabolismo , Microglia
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Prog Neurobiol ; 231: 102534, 2023 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37783430

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N-Methyl-D-aspartate glutamate receptors (NMDARs) are involved in multiple physiopathological processes, including synaptic plasticity, neuronal network activities, excitotoxic events, and cognitive impairment. Abnormalities in NMDARs can initiate a cascade of pathological events, notably in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and even other neuropsychiatric disorders. The subunit composition of NMDARs is plastic, giving rise to a diverse array of receptor subtypes. While they are primarily found in neurons, NMDAR complexes, comprising both traditional and atypical subunits, are also present in non-neuronal cells, influencing the functions of various peripheral tissues. Furthermore, protein-protein interactions within NMDAR complexes has been linked with Aß accumulation, tau phosphorylation, neuroinflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction, all of which potentially served as an obligatory relay of cognitive impairment. Nonetheless, the precise mechanistic link remains to be fully elucidated. In this review, we provided an in-depth analysis of the structure and function of NMDAR, investigated their interactions with various pathogenic proteins, discussed the current landscape of NMDAR-based therapeutics, and highlighted the remaining challenges during drug development.


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Doença de Alzheimer , Humanos , Doença de Alzheimer/metabolismo , N-Metilaspartato/uso terapêutico , Ácido Glutâmico , Receptores de Glutamato/metabolismo , Receptores de N-Metil-D-Aspartato/metabolismo
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Alzheimers Res Ther ; 15(1): 40, 2023 02 28.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36850008

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BACKGROUND: Neuropsychology and imaging changes have been reported in the preclinical stage of familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD). This study investigated the effects of APOEε4 and known pathogenic gene mutation on different cognitive domains and circuit imaging markers in preclinical FAD. METHODS: One hundred thirty-nine asymptomatic subjects in FAD families, including 26 APOEε4 carriers, 17 APP and 20 PS1 mutation carriers, and 76 control subjects, went through a series of neuropsychological tests and MRI scanning. Test scores and imaging measures including volumes, diffusion indices, and functional connectivity (FC) of frontostriatal and hippocampus to posterior cingulate cortex pathways were compared between groups and analyzed for correlation. RESULTS: Compared with controls, the APOEε4 group showed increased hippocampal volume and decreased FC of fronto-caudate pathway. The APP group showed increased recall scores in auditory verbal learning test, decreased fiber number, and increased radial diffusivity and FC of frontostriatal pathway. All three genetic groups showed decreased fractional anisotropy of hippocampus to posterior cingulate cortex pathway. These neuropsychological and imaging measures were able to discriminate genetic groups from controls, with areas under the curve from 0.733 to 0.837. Circuit imaging measures are differentially associated with scores in various cognitive scales in control and genetic groups. CONCLUSIONS: There are neuropsychological and imaging changes in the preclinical stage of FAD, some of which are shared by APOEε4 and known pathogenic gene mutation, while some are unique to different genetic groups. These findings are helpful for the early identification of Alzheimer's disease and for developing generalized and individualized prevention and intervention strategies.


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Doença de Alzheimer , Humanos , Doença de Alzheimer/diagnóstico por imagem , Doença de Alzheimer/genética , Cognição , Anisotropia , Giro do Cíngulo , Mutação/genética
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BMJ ; 380: e072691, 2023 01 25.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36696990

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OBJECTIVE: To identify an optimal lifestyle profile to protect against memory loss in older individuals. DESIGN: Population based, prospective cohort study. SETTING: Participants from areas representative of the north, south, and west of China. PARTICIPANTS: Individuals aged 60 years or older who had normal cognition and underwent apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotyping at baseline in 2009. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Participants were followed up until death, discontinuation, or 26 December 2019. Six healthy lifestyle factors were assessed: a healthy diet (adherence to the recommended intake of at least 7 of 12 eligible food items), regular physical exercise (≥150 min of moderate intensity or ≥75 min of vigorous intensity, per week), active social contact (≥twice per week), active cognitive activity (≥twice per week), never or previously smoked, and never drinking alcohol. Participants were categorised into the favourable group if they had four to six healthy lifestyle factors, into the average group for two to three factors, and into the unfavourable group for zero to one factor. Memory function was assessed using the World Health Organization/University of California-Los Angeles Auditory Verbal Learning Test, and global cognition was assessed via the Mini-Mental State Examination. Linear mixed models were used to explore the impact of lifestyle factors on memory in the study sample. RESULTS: 29 072 participants were included (mean age of 72.23 years; 48.54% (n=14 113) were women; and 20.43% (n=5939) were APOE ε4 carriers). Over the 10 year follow-up period (2009-19), participants in the favourable group had slower memory decline than those in the unfavourable group (by 0.028 points/year, 95% confidence interval 0.023 to 0.032, P<0.001). APOE ε4 carriers with favourable (0.027, 95% confidence interval 0.023 to 0.031) and average (0.014, 0.010 to 0.019) lifestyles exhibited a slower memory decline than those with unfavourable lifestyles. Among people who were not carriers of APOE ε4, similar results were observed among participants in the favourable (0.029 points/year, 95% confidence interval 0.019 to 0.039) and average (0.019, 0.011 to 0.027) groups compared with those in the unfavourable group. APOE ε4 status and lifestyle profiles did not show a significant interaction effect on memory decline (P=0.52). CONCLUSION: A healthy lifestyle is associated with slower memory decline, even in the presence of the APOE ε4 allele. This study might offer important information to protect older adults against memory decline. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03653156.


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Apolipoproteína E4 , Transtornos Cognitivos , Humanos , Feminino , Idoso , Masculino , Estudos Prospectivos , Transtornos da Memória/prevenção & controle , Estilo de Vida Saudável , Testes Neuropsicológicos
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J Alzheimers Dis ; 91(3): 915-922, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36565128

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) primarily affects older adults. In this report, we present the case of a 19-year-old male with gradual memory decline for 2 years and World Health Organization-University of California Los Angeles Auditory Verbal Learning Test (WHO-UCLA AVLT) results also showing memory impairment. Positron emission tomography-magnetic resonance imaging with 18F fluorodeoxyglucose revealed atrophy of the bilateral hippocampus and hypometabolism in the bilateral temporal lobe. Examination of the patient's cerebrospinal fluid showed an increased concentration of p-tau181 and a decreased amyloid-ß 42/40 ratio. However, through whole-genome sequencing, no known gene mutations were identified. Considering the above, the patient was diagnosed with probable AD.


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Doença de Alzheimer , Masculino , Humanos , Idoso , Adolescente , Doença de Alzheimer/diagnóstico por imagem , Doença de Alzheimer/genética , Doença de Alzheimer/líquido cefalorraquidiano , Peptídeos beta-Amiloides/líquido cefalorraquidiano , Fluordesoxiglucose F18 , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Journal of Modern Urology ; (12): 729-731, 2023.
Artigo em Chinês | WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) | ID: wpr-1006019

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Cholesterol metabolism is vital for the progression of prostate cancer (PCa), especially in the occurrence and development. Statins can affect the progression of PCa by reducing cholesterol. This paper will review how cholesterol metabolism affects the progression of PCa.

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Cell Oncol (Dordr) ; 45(5): 709-728, 2022 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35864437

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BACKGROUND: Disturbance of cholesterol homeostasis is considered as one of the manifestations of cancer. Cholesterol plays an essential role in the pleiotropic functions of cancer cells, including mediating membrane trafficking, intracellular signal transduction, and production of hormones and steroids. As a single transmembrane receptor, the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) can participate in intracellular cholesterol uptake and regulate cholesterol homeostasis. It has recently been found that LDLR is aberrantly expressed in a broad range of cancers, including colon cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer and liver cancer. LDLR has also been found to be involved in various signaling pathways, such as the MAPK, NF-κB and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways, which affect cancer cells and their surrounding microenvironment. Moreover, LDLR may serve as an independent prognostic factor for lung cancer, breast cancer and pancreatic cancer, and is closely related to the survival of cancer patients. However, the role of LDLR in some cancers, such as prostate cancer, remains controversial. This may be due to the lack of normal feedback regulation of LDLR expression in cancer cells and the severe imbalance between LDLR-mediated cholesterol uptake and de novo biosynthesis of cholesterol. CONCLUSIONS: The imbalance of cholesterol homeostasis caused by abnormal LDLR expression provides new therapeutic opportunities for cancer. LDLR interferes with the occurrence and development of cancer by modulating cholesterol homeostasis and may become a novel target for the development of anti-cancer drugs. Herein, we systematically review the contribution of LDLR to cancer progression, especially its dysregulation and underlying mechanism in various malignancies. Besides, potential targeting and immunotherapeutic options are proposed.


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Colesterol , Neoplasias , Humanos , Colesterol/metabolismo , Homeostase , Hormônios , Lipoproteínas LDL/metabolismo , NF-kappa B , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinases , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt , Microambiente Tumoral , Neoplasias/metabolismo
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Indian J Orthop ; 56(7): 1192-1198, 2022 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35813549

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Background: Although most paediatric radial neck fractures can be treated with closed reduction, some severely displaced fractures require open reduction. The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of ESIN and KW fixation in open reduction of radial neck fracture in children. Methods: Twenty-four patients with mean age of 8.5 years were included. Four of the patients had a Judet type III fracture and 20 had a Judet type IV fracture. Ten patients who underwent percutaneous KW fixation were assigned to group A, while 14 patients who underwent ESIN fixation were assigned to group B. Variables of interest included age, sex, fracture type, associated lesions, surgical time, fracture reduction, cost, follow-up, healing time, X-rays, clinical outcomes, and complications. Results: There were no significant between-group differences in sex, age, additional injuries, fracture type, and quality of reduction. Costs were significantly lower in Group A. Fracture healing was achieved in 23 of 24 patients (10/10 in group A and 13/14 in group B). In a postoperative elbow function assessment based on the Steele and Graham classification, 80% of patients in group A had a score of excellent or good, compared to 78.6% of patients in group B. Two cases of nail shifting and joint protrusion were observed in group B, one of which also presented with nonunion during follow-up. Conclusions: Both KW and ESIN may achieve good clinical outcomes, but KW is associated with lower costs, easier implant removal (without the need for a secondary surgery), and lower iatrogenic complications.

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Front Oncol ; 12: 803473, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35251975

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Lipid metabolism disorder is related to an increased risk of tumorigenesis and is involved in the rapid growth of cancer cells as well as the formation of metastatic lesions. Epidemiological studies have demonstrated that low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) are closely associated with breast cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and other malignancies, suggesting that LDL and ox-LDL play important roles during the occurrence and development of cancers. LDL can deliver cholesterol into cancer cells after binding to LDL receptor (LDLR). Activation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway induces transcription of the sterol regulatory element-binding proteins (SREBPs), which subsequently promotes cholesterol uptake and synthesis to meet the demand of cancer cells. Ox-LDL binds to the lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1 (LOX-1) and cluster of differentiation 36 (CD36) to induce mutations, resulting in inflammation, cell proliferation, and metastasis of cancer. Classic lipid-lowering drugs, statins, have been shown to reduce LDL levels in certain types of cancer. As LDL and ox-LDL play complicated roles in cancers, the potential therapeutic effect of targeting lipid metabolism in cancer therapy warrants more investigation.

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Nanoscale ; 13(40): 16995-17002, 2021 Oct 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34617531

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As an efflux pump, P-glycoproteins (P-gps) are over-expressed in many cancer cell types to confer them with multi-drug resistance. Many studies have focused on elucidating their molecular structure or protein expression; however, the relationship between the molecular assembly and dysfunction remains unclear. Super-resolution microscope is an excellent imaging tool to reveal the molecular biological details, but its high-quality imaging often suffers from the labeling method currently available. In this work, by exploiting its specificity and small size, tariquidar (specific inhibitor of P-gp) was modified by TAMRA to form a small chemical probe of P-gp. By direct stochastic optical reconstruction microscopic (dSTORM) imaging, tariquidar-TAMRA was first revealed to possess a higher labeling superiority and high binding specificity. Then, with the application of tariquidar-TAMRA labeling, we found that P-gps accumulate into larger and denser clusters on cancer cells and drug-resistant cells than on normal cells and drug-sensitive cells, indicating that P-gps can facilitate the pumping efficiency by aggregating together to form functional platforms. Moreover, these specific distribution patterns might serve as potential biomarkers for tumor and drug therapy screening.


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Membro 1 da Subfamília B de Cassetes de Ligação de ATP , Quinolinas , Subfamília B de Transportador de Cassetes de Ligação de ATP , Resistência a Múltiplos Medicamentos
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Int J Biol Sci ; 17(10): 2561-2575, 2021.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34326694

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Neointimal hyperplasia caused by the excessive proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) is the pathological basis of restenosis. However, there are few effective strategies to prevent restenosis. Celastrol, a pentacyclic triterpene, has been recently documented to be beneficial to certain cardiovascular diseases. Based on its significant effect on autophagy, we proposed that celastrol could attenuate restenosis through enhancing autophagy of VSMCs. In the present study, we found that celastrol effectively inhibited the intimal hyperplasia and hyperproliferation of VSMCs by inducing autophagy. It was revealed that autophagy promoted by celastrol could induce the lysosomal degradation of c-MYC, which might be a possible mechanism contributing to the reduction of VSMCs proliferation. The Wnt5a/PKC/mTOR signaling pathway was found to be an underlying mechanism for celastrol to induce autophagy and inhibit the VSMCs proliferation. These observations indicate that celastrol may be a novel drug with a great potential to prevent restenosis.


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Autofagia/efeitos dos fármacos , Artéria Femoral/lesões , Miócitos de Músculo Liso/efeitos dos fármacos , Triterpenos Pentacíclicos/farmacologia , Proteína Wnt-5a/metabolismo , Animais , Células Cultivadas , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Humanos , Hiperplasia/metabolismo , Hiperplasia/patologia , Masculino , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Músculo Liso Vascular/citologia , Músculo Liso Vascular/efeitos dos fármacos , Músculo Liso Vascular/metabolismo , Miócitos de Músculo Liso/citologia , Miócitos de Músculo Liso/metabolismo , Neointima , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos , Serina-Treonina Quinases TOR/metabolismo , Cicatrização/efeitos dos fármacos
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Front Pharmacol ; 12: 658092, 2021.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33935779

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Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is characterized by abnormal lipid accumulation. Celastrol is a pentacyclic triterpene extracted from Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F with anti-cancer activity. In the present study, the anticancer effects of celastrol on ccRCC and the underlying mechanisms were studied. Patients with reduced high density lipoprotein (HDL) and elevated levels of triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein (LDL) was found to have higher risk of ccRCC. In ccRCC clinical samples and cell lines, caveolin-1 (CAV-1) was highly expressed. CAV-1 was identified as a potential prognostic biomarker for ccRCC. Celastrol inhibited tumor growth and decreased lipid deposition promoted by high-fat diet in vivo. Celastrol reduced lipid accumulation and caveolae abundance, inhibited the binding of CAV-1 and lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1 (LOX-1) in ccRCC cells. Furthermore, celastrol attenuated stemness through blocking Wnt/ß-catenin pathway after knockdown of CAV-1 and LOX-1. Therefore, the findings suggest that celastrol may be a promising active ingredient from traditional Chinese medicine for anti-cancer therapy.

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J Cell Physiol ; 236(11): 7853-7873, 2021 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34018609

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Epidemiological studies have shown that plasma HDL-C levels are closely related to the risk of prostate cancer, breast cancer, and other malignancies. As one of the key carriers of cholesterol regulation, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) plays an important role in tumorigenesis and cancer development through anti-inflammation, antioxidation, immune-modulation, and mediating cholesterol transportation in cancer cells and noncancer cells. In addition, the occurrence and progression of cancer are closely related to the alteration of the tumor microenvironment (TME). Cancer cells synthesize and secrete a variety of cytokines and other factors to promote the reprogramming of surrounding cells and shape the microenvironment suitable for cancer survival. By analyzing the effect of HDL on the infiltrating immune cells in the TME, as well as the relationship between HDL and tumor-associated angiogenesis, it is suggested that a moderate increase in the level of HDL in vivo with consequent improvement of the function of HDL in the TME and induction of intracellular cholesterol efflux may be a promising strategy for cancer therapy.


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Inibidores da Angiogênese/uso terapêutico , Anti-Inflamatórios/uso terapêutico , Mediadores da Inflamação/antagonistas & inibidores , Lipoproteínas HDL/metabolismo , Lipoproteínas HDL/uso terapêutico , Neoplasias/tratamento farmacológico , Neovascularização Patológica , Microambiente Tumoral , Animais , HDL-Colesterol/metabolismo , Humanos , Hipolipemiantes/uso terapêutico , Mediadores da Inflamação/metabolismo , Neoplasias/imunologia , Neoplasias/metabolismo , Neoplasias/patologia , Proteínas Recombinantes/uso terapêutico , Microambiente Tumoral/imunologia , Regulação para Cima
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J Drug Target ; 29(5): 467-475, 2021 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33269623

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Vascular remodelling refers to abnormal changes in the structure and function of blood vessel walls caused by injury, and is the main pathological basis of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, and pulmonary hypertension. Among them, the neointimal hyperplasia caused by abnormal proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) plays a key role in the pathogenesis of vascular remodelling. Perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) can release vasoactive substances to target VSMCs and regulate the pathological process of vascular remodelling. Specifically, PVAT can promote the conversion of VSMCs phenotype from contraction to synthesis by secreting visfatin, leptin, and resistin, and participate in the development of vascular remodelling-related diseases. Conversely, it can also inhibit the growth of VSMCs by secreting adiponectin and omentin to prevent neointimal hyperplasia and alleviate vascular remodelling. Therefore, exploring and developing new drugs or other treatments that facilitate the beneficial effects of PVAT on VSMCs is a potential strategy for prevention or treatment of vascular remodelling-related cardiovascular diseases.


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Adipócitos/metabolismo , Tecido Adiposo/metabolismo , Músculo Liso Vascular/metabolismo , Miócitos de Músculo Liso/metabolismo , Remodelação Vascular/fisiologia , Adipócitos/patologia , Tecido Adiposo/patologia , Animais , Vasos Sanguíneos/citologia , Vasos Sanguíneos/metabolismo , Vasos Sanguíneos/patologia , Humanos , Músculo Liso Vascular/patologia , Miócitos de Músculo Liso/patologia
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Chinese Journal of School Health ; (12): 1129-1134, 2021.
Artigo em Chinês | WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) | ID: wpr-886594

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Objective@#To gain a better understanding of the emotional and behavioral problems associated determinants of primary and middle school students from Guangdong Province during the COVID-19 pandemic, so as to provide a basis for developing targeted intervention strategies.@*Methods@#Using the method of convenience sampling, an online questionnaire survey was carried out among primary and middle school students from Guangzhou, Zhanjiang and Zhongshan from March to April 2020. The emotional and behavioral problems of primary and middle school students were assessed using the Conners Parental Symptoms Questionnaire(PSQ), and a self compiled questionnaire was used to collect basic information related to the primary and middle school students and the influencing factors of emotional and behavioral problems. A total of 7 755 valid questionnaires were retrieved and statistically analyzed using the chi square test and multivariate Logistic regression.@*Results@#The detection rate of emotional and behavioral problems among children and adolescents aged 6 to 17-years-old in Guangdong Province was 14.8%; that was 21.0%, 14.4%, 7.3 %, and 10.1% in lower primary school students, upper primary school students, junior high school students, and high school students, respectively. The detection rate of the psychosomatic and hyperactivity index in boys was higher than that observed in girls, and the detection rate of anxiety in boys was lower than that observed in girls( P <0.05). There were statistically significant differences in emotional and behavioral problems in children in different grades( P <0.05). The results of the regression analysis showed that male students were at risk of psychosomatic ( OR= 1.37 , 95%CI =1.04-1.82) and hyperactivity disorders( OR=1.58, 95%CI =1.21-2.06), whereas the male gender was a protective factor for anxiety( OR=0.50, 95%CI =0.39-0.64). Grades were identified as the influencing factors of all of the factors related to emotional and behavioral problems. Students who reported excessive screen time and insufficient sleep were more likely to experience emotional and behavioral problems.@*Conclusion@#The detection rate of emotional and behavioral problems among primary and middle school students in Guangdong Province during the COVID-19 epidemic was high, which was associated with sex, grade, screen time and sleep. It is necessary to develop and implement targeted intervention measures.

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Nanoscale ; 12(42): 21591-21598, 2020 Nov 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33094297

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To ensure the ultimate high-quality imaging of super-resolution fluorescence microscopy with increasingly high resolution, it is significant to use small specific fluorescent probes. Compared with the common biological fluorescent labeling technology, because of small size, strong specificity, abundance and special binding sites, single-targeted small-molecule inhibitors (SMIs) can link with organic dyes to form small fluorescent probes for various biomolecules. Herein, to confirm the feasibility of the SMI-probes, epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor (EGFR)-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor Gefitinib was selected for modification with the fluorescent dye to form Gefitinib-probe. Then, the labeling superiority of Gefitinib-probe was revealed by comparing the direct stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy (dSTORM) images of EGFR labeled with different probes. Additionally, a high co-localization of fluorescent points from Gefitinib-probe and EGF-probe labeling indicated a high specificity of Gefitinib-probe to EGFR. Finally, higher co-localization of EGFR and HER3 labeled with the probe pair containing Gefitinib-probe than with the antibody-probe pair suggested that Gefitinib-probe with a cytoplasmic binding site benefited dual-color imaging. These results indicate that the SMI-probes are able to serve as versatile labeling tools for high-quality super-resolution imaging.


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Corantes Fluorescentes , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases , Cor , Gefitinibe/farmacologia , Microscopia de Fluorescência , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/farmacologia
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Alzheimers Dement ; 16(12): 1613-1623, 2020 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32881347

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INTRODUCTION: The genetic risk effects of apolipoprotein E (APOE) on familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD) with or without gene mutations, sporadic AD (SAD), and normal controls (NC) remain unclear in the Chinese population. METHODS: In total, 15 119 subjects, including 311 FAD patients without PSEN1, PSEN2, APP, TREM2, and SORL1 pathogenic mutations (FAD [unknown]); 126 FAD patients with PSENs/APP mutations (FAD [PSENs/APP]); 7234 SAD patients; and 7448 NC were enrolled. The risk effects of APOE ε4 were analyzed across groups. RESULTS: The prevalence of the APOE ε4 genotype in FAD (unknown), FAD (PSENs/APP), SAD, and NC groups was 56.27%, 26.19%, 36.23%, and 19.54%, respectively. Further, the APOE ε4 positive genotype had predictive power for FAD (unknown) risk (odds ratio: 4.51, 95% confidence interval: 3.57-5.45, P < .001). DISCUSSION: APOE ε4 positive genotype may cause familial aggregation, and the investigation of multiple interventions targeting APOE pathological function to reduce the risk for this disease warrants attention.


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Doença de Alzheimer , Apolipoproteína E4/genética , Predisposição Genética para Doença , Mutação/genética , Idoso , Doença de Alzheimer/classificação , Doença de Alzheimer/genética , China , Feminino , Genótipo , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Fatores de Risco
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J Cancer ; 11(14): 4261-4273, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32368309

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Bulbus Lilii, as a medicinal and edible plant, has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and immunopotentiating pharmacological activities, which seems to be therapeutic on cancer prevention. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of total saponins from Lilium lancifolium (TSLL) on proliferation, apoptosis and migration of human gastric carcinoma cells lines SGC-7901 and HGC-27 and its underlying mechanism. The results showed that TSLL inhibited the proliferation of gastric carcinoma cells by suppressing the level of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and increased p21 level. TSLL induced cells apoptosis by up-regulating expression of pro-apoptotic protein Bax and down-regulating anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 expression. Meanwhile, TSLL remarkably inhibited cell migration and invasion, decreased matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) expression and increased tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 (TIMP-1) expression. Notably, TSLL had stronger anti-cancer effect on undifferentiated HGC-27 cells than differentiated SGC-7901 cells. Accordingly, TSLL might be a promising candidate to prevent and suppress the growth of gastric carcinoma cells.

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Biosci Rep ; 40(5)2020 05 29.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32319512

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Precartilaginous stem cells (PCSCs) are adult stem cells that can initiate chondrocytes and bone development. In the present study, we explored whether miR-132/212 was involved in the proliferation of PCSCs via Hedgehog signaling pathway. PCSCs were isolated and purified with the fibroblast growth factor receptor-3 (FGFR-3) antibody. Cell viability, DNA synthesis and apoptosis were measured using MTT, BrdU and flow cytometric analysis. The mRNA and protein expression were detected by real-time PCR and Western blot, respectively. The target gene for miR-132/212 was validated by luciferase reporter assay. Results showed that transfection with miR-132/212 mimic significantly increased cell viability and DNA synthesis, and inhibited apoptosis of PCSCs. By contrast, miR-132/212 inhibitor could suppress growth and promote apoptosis of PCSCs. Luciferase reporter assays indicated that transfection of miR-132/212 led to a marked reduction of luciferase activity, but had no effect on PTCH1 3'-UTR mutated fragment, suggesting that Patched1 (PTCH1) is a target of miR-132/212. Furthermore, treatment with miR-132/212 mimics obviously increased the protein expression of Indian hedgehog (Ihh) and parathyroid hormone related protein (PTHrP), which was decreased after treatment with Hedgehog signaling inhibitor, cyclopamine. We also found that inhibition of Ihh/PTHrP signaling by cyclopamine significantly suppressed growth and DNA synthesis, and induced apoptosis in PCSCs. These findings demonstrate that miR-132/212 promotes growth and inhibits apoptosis in PCSCs by regulating PTCH1-mediated Ihh/PTHrP pathway, suggesting that miR-132/212 cluster might serve as a novel target for bone diseases.


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Células-Tronco Adultas/fisiologia , Proliferação de Células/genética , Condrócitos/fisiologia , MicroRNAs/metabolismo , Animais , Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Cartilagem Articular/citologia , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Células Cultivadas , Proteínas Hedgehog/antagonistas & inibidores , Proteínas Hedgehog/metabolismo , Família Multigênica , Proteína Relacionada ao Hormônio Paratireóideo/metabolismo , Receptor Patched-1/metabolismo , Cultura Primária de Células , Coelhos , Alcaloides de Veratrum/farmacologia
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