Interferon‐γ Inhibits Metalloproteinase Activity and Cytotrophoblast Cell Migration

Citation Fontana VA, Sanchez M, Cebral E, Calvo JC. Interferon‐γ inhibits metalloproteinase activity and cytotrophoblast cell migration. Am J Reprod Immunol 2010; 64: 20–26 Problem Establishment of a successful pregnancy relies on a complex fetal–mother communication that starts with the embryo adhering and invading the endometrium. This requires remodeling of extracellular matrix, performed by metalloproteinases. Cytokines, such as interferon‐γ (IFN‐γ), play a role in implantation and could affect the success of pregnancy. Method of study Using JEG‐3 cell line as model, we cultured the cells in the presence or absence of IFN‐γ and determined the activities of MMP‐2 and MMP‐9 using zymography and the secretion of leptin using Western blot. Results Interferon‐γ inhibits gelatinase activity from MMP‐2 and MMP‐9 in a dose‐dependent manner, reducing the secretion of leptin (not because of a general inhibition on protein synthesis) and impairs cell migration on Matrigel. Conclusion Our results correlate with previous reports from our laboratory indicating that IFN‐ γ is deleterious for mouse embryo outgrowth, having an effect on metalloproteinases activity as well as leptin secretion.     

miR-188-3p靶向YAP1抑制肝细胞癌的侵袭和迁移

目的 探究miR-188-3p在肝细胞癌(hepatocellular carcinoma,HCC)中的表达及其抑制HCC细胞侵袭和迁移的分子机制.方法 利用RT-qPCR检测miR-188-3p在人HCC组织和细胞系中的表达情况,进一步分析miR-188-3p表达在HCC中的临床价值;利用Western印迹检测转染m...     

Migration of Resident Cardiac Stem Cells in Myocardial Infarction

Ischemic heart disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Stem cell‐based therapy, which aims to restore cardiac structure and function by regeneration of functional myocardium, has recently been proposed as a novel alternative treatment modality. Resident cardiac stem cells (CSCs) in adult hearts are a key cell type under investigation. CSCs have been shown to be able to repair damaged myocardium and improve myocardial function in both human and animal studies. This approach relies not only on the proliferation of the CSCs, but also upon their migration to the site of injury within the heart. Here, we briefly review reported CSC populations and discuss signaling factors and pathways required for the migration of CSCs. Anat Rec, 2013. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

下调RALA表达抑制人白血病K562细胞迁移和侵袭

目的 研究小干扰RNA(siRNA)抑制v-ral 白血病致病因子RALA基因表达对人白血病K562细胞迁移和侵袭的影响.方法 利用LipofectamineTM 2000将化学合成的RALA siRNA转染体外培养的K562细胞,Real-time PCR检测细胞内RALA mRNA的表达水平;Western印迹检测...     

lncRNA SNHG17 靶向 miR-525-5p 对人绒毛膜滋养层细胞增殖、 迁移和侵袭的影响

目的 探讨 lncRNA SNHG17 对人绒毛膜滋养层细胞生长及转移的影响及其可能作用机制。 方法 qRT-PCR 检测正常胎盘组织、 子痫前期胎盘组织中 lncRNA SNHG17 和 miR-525-5p 表达。 体外培养人绒 毛膜滋养层细胞 HTR-8 / SVneo, 分别转染 si-SNHG17、 anti-miR-525-5p 及其阴性对照; 采用平板克隆形成实 验、 划痕实验与 Transwell 实验分别检测细胞增殖、 迁移及侵袭能力; 双荧光素酶报告实验检测 miR-525-5p 与 SNHG17 的靶向关系。 结果 与正常胎盘组织比较, 子痫前期胎盘组织中 lncRNA SNHG17 表达升高, miR-525-5p 表达降低 (P< 0. 05)。 转染 si-SNHG17 后细胞克隆形成数和侵袭细胞数增多, 划痕愈合率升高 (P< 0. 05)。 lncRNA SNHG17 靶向调控 miR-525-5p; 共转染 si-SNHG17 和 anti-miR-525-5p 后细胞克隆形成数 和侵袭细胞数减少, 划痕愈合率降低 (P< 0. 05)。 结论 沉默 lncRNA SNHG17 可通过促进 miR-525-5p 表 达而促进人绒毛膜滋养层细胞增殖、 迁移及侵袭。     

miR-708-5p通过靶向URGCP抑制非小细胞肺癌A549细胞侵袭、转移的研究

目的 探讨miR-708-5p对非小细胞肺癌A549细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭的影响及其与上调基因-4(upregulated gene-4/upregulator of cell proliferation,URG4/URGCP)的靶向关系.方法 选取非小细胞肺癌细胞株A549,正常肺成纤维细胞HLF-1为研究对象,根据...     

MicroRNA-98-5p Inhibits IL-13-Induced Proliferation and Migration of Human Airway Smooth Muscle Cells by Targeting RAC1

Inflammation - The dysfunction of airway smooth muscle cells (ASMCs) is one of the key factors in the pathogenesis of asthma. How miR-98-5p works in asthma has not been completely elucidated. This...     

SUL-109 Protects Hematopoietic Stem Cells from Apoptosis Induced by Short-Term Hypothermic Preservation and Maintains Their Engraftment Potential

The newly developed 6-hydroxychromanol derivate SUL-109 was shown to provide protection during hypothermic storage of several cell lines, but has not been evaluated in hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). Hypothermic preservation of HSCs would be preferred over short-term cryopreservation to prevent cell loss during freezing/thawing and would be particularly useful for short-term storage, such as during conditioning of patients or transport of HSC transplants. Here we cultured human CD34⁺ umbilical cord blood (UCB) cells and lineage-depleted (Lin^–) Balb/c bone marrow (BM) cells for up to 7 days in serum-free HSC expansion medium with hematopoietic growth factors. SUL-109-containing cultures were stored at 4°C for 3 to 14 days. The UCB cells were tested for viability, cell cycle, and reactive oxygen species (ROS). DMSO-cryopreserved Lin^– BM cells or Lin^– BM cells maintained for 14 days at 4°C were transplanted into RAG2^−/− Balb/c mice and engraftment was followed for 6 months. The addition of SUL-109 during the hypothermic storage of expanded CD34⁺ UCB cells provided a significant improvement in cell survival of the immature CD34⁺/CD38^- fraction after 7 days of hypothermic storage through scavenging of hypothermia-induced ROS and was able to preserve the multilineage capacity of human CD34⁺ UCB cells for up to 14 days of cold storage. In addition, SUL-109 protected murine BM Lin^– cells from 14 days of hypothermic preservation and maintained their engraftment potential after transplantation in immune-deficient RAG2^−/− mice. Our data indicate that SUL-109 is a promising novel chemical for use as a protective agent during cold storage of human and murine HSCs to prevent hypothermia-induced apoptosis and promote cell viability.     

Lycopene Treatment of Prostate Cancer Cell Lines Inhibits Adhesion and Migration Properties of the Cells

Background: Consumption of lycopene through tomato products has been suggested to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Cellular adhesion and migration are important features of cancer progression and therefore a potential target for cancer interception. In the present study we have examined the in vitro effect of lycopene on these processes.Methods: Prostate cancer cell lines PC3, DU145 and immortalised normal prostate cell line PNT-2 were used. The adhesion assay consisted of seeding pre-treated cells onto Matrigel™, gently removing non-adherent cells and quantitating the adherent fraction using WST-1. Migratory potential was assessed using ibidi™ migration chamber inserts, in which a cell-free zone between two confluent areas was allowed to populate over time and the migration measured.Results: 24 hour incubation of prostate cell lines with 1.15µmol/l lycopene showed a 40% reduction of cellular motility in case of PC3 cells, 58% in DU145 cells and no effect was observed for PNT2 cells. A dose related inhibition of cell adhesion to a basement membrane in the form of Matrigel™ was observed in all three cell lines and it reached statistical significance for PC3 and PNT2 cells at lycopene concentrations ≥1.15µmol/l. However, in case of DU145, only a concentration of 2.3µmol/l showed a significant reduction.Conclusion: This in vitro investigation indicates that lycopene can influence the cell adhesion and migration properties of cancer cells at a dose which is arguably achievable in patients. The results of our study expand our understanding of a chemo preventive role of lycopene in prostate cancer.     

Phenol Red Inhibits Chondrogenic Differentiation and Affects Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Vitro

The purpose with this study was to investigate the effect of phenol red (PR) on chondrogenic and osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). hMSCs were differentiated into chondrogenic and osteogenic directions in DMEM with and without PR for 2, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days. Gene expression of chondrogenic and osteogenic markers were analyzed by RT-qPCR. The presence of proteoglycans was visualized histologically. Osteogenic matrix deposition and mineralization were examined measuring the alkaline phophatase activity and calcium deposition. During chondrogenic differentiation PR decreased sox9, collagen type 2, aggrecan on day 14 and 21 (P?<?0.05), and proteoglycan synthesis on day 21 and 28. Collagen type 10 was decreased on day 21 (P?<?0.05). During osteogenic differentiation PR increased alkaline phosphatase on day 7 while decreased on day 21 (P?<?0.05). PR increased collagen type 1 on day 7, 14, and day 21 (P?<?0.05). The alkaline phosphatase activity was increased after 2, 7, and 14 days (P?<?0.05). The deposition of calcium was decreased on day 21 (P?<?0.05). Our results indicate that PR should be removed from the culture media when differentiating hMSCs into chondrogenic and osteogenic directions due to the effects on these differentiation pathways.     

Rho GTPases与骨髓间充质干细胞的迁移和分化

Rho 家族小分子鸟苷三磷酸酶(small GTPases of Rho family, Rho GTPases)是调节细胞许多生理病理活动的关键分子开关,参与细胞骨架、基因转录、细胞周期进程、细胞黏附的调控及多条信号通路的调节.骨髓间充质干细胞(bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells,MSCs)是一类具有自我更新和多向分化潜能的特殊细胞,通过增殖、迁移、分化等途径参与机体损伤组织的修复过程.研究表明,Rho GTPases在MSCs迁移、分化等过程中起着重要的调节作用.     

Silencing of ABCG2 by MicroRNA-3163 Inhibits Multidrug Resistance in Retinoblastoma Cancer Stem Cells

To investigate the function and regulation mechanism of ATP-binding cassette, subfamily G, member 2 (ABCG2) in retinoblastoma cancer stem cells (RCSCs), a long-term culture of RCSCs from WERI-Rb1 cell line was successfully established based on the high expression level of ABCG2 on the surface of RCSCs. To further explore the molecular mechanism of ABCG2 on RCSCs, a microRNA that specifically targets ABCG2 was predicted. Subsequently, miR-3163 was selected and confirmed as the ABCG2-regulating microRNA. Overexpression of miR-3163 led to a significant decrease in ABCG2 expression. Additionally, ABCG2 loss-of-function induced anti-proliferation and apoptosis-promoting functions in RCSCs, and multidrug resistance to cisplatin, carboplatin, vincristine, doxorubicin, and etoposide was greatly improved in these cells. Our data suggest that miR-3163 has a significant impact on ABCG2 expression and can influence proliferation, apoptosis, and drug resistance in RCSCs. This work may provide new therapeutic targets for retinoblastoma.     

A Novel Semisynthetic Molecule Icaritin Stimulates Osteogenic Differentiation and Inhibits Adipogenesis of Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Background We previously reported that the constitutional flavonoid glycosides derived from herb Epimedium (EF, composed of seven flavonoid compounds with common nuclear stem) exerted beneficial effects on the bone, including promoting bone formation and inhibiting bone marrow fat deposition. Recent in vivo study showed that Icaritin was a common metabolite of these constitutional flavonoid glycosides, indicating that Icaritin is a bioactive compound. The present study was designed to investigate whether Icaritin could promote osteogenic differentiation and suppress adipogenic differentiation of marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).Methods Primary MSCs were harvested from adult mice and exposed to Icaritin to evaluate whether it could promote osteogenesis and suppress adipogenesis using the following assays: determination of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and mineralization; mRNA expression of osteogenic differentiation marker Runx2; osteocalcin and bone sialoprotein (BSP) by RT-PCR; quantification of adipocyte-like cells by Oil Red O staining assay and mRNA expression for adipogenic differentiation markers peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ); adipocyte fatty acid binding protein (aP2) and lipoprotein lipase (LPL) by RT-PCR. For the underlying mechanism, glycogen synthase kinase-3beta (GSK3β) and β-catenin were also explored by western blotting.Results Icaritin promoted osteogenic differentiation and maturation of MSCs as indicated by increased mRNA expression for Runx2, osteocalcin and BSP, and enhanced ALP activity and mineralization; Icaritin inhibited adipogenic differentiation, as indicated by decreased mRNA expression for PPARγ, LPL, aP2, and suppressed formation of adipocyte-like cells; Icaritin inactivated GSK3β and suppressed PPARγ expression when promoting osteogenesis and suppressing adipogenesis of MSCs.Conclusion This was the first study demonstrating that the novel semisynthetic molecule Icaritin could stimulate osteogenic differentiation and inhibit adipogenesis of MSCs, which was associated with the suppression of GSK3β and PPARγ.     

p53、p63及p73在皮肤血管瘤组织中的表达

目的　为探讨p5 3p6 3及p73蛋白在皮肤血管瘤组织中的表达及意义。方法　采用免疫组织化学S P法和图像分析技术检测 4 0例血管瘤组织和 2 0例正常皮肤组织中p5 3、p6 3及p73基因的表达。结果　在增生期血管瘤、退化期血管瘤和正常皮肤组之间 ,p73蛋白免疫组化阳性反应颗粒的平均光密度分别为 6 4 0 8± 2 15 1、1 0 73± 0 5 16和 0 95 3± 0 12 0。p6 3蛋白免疫组化阳性反应颗粒的平均光密度分别为 8 2 71± 1 95 3、0 92 3± 0 191和 0 92 0± 0 187。p5 3蛋白免疫组化阳性反应颗粒的平均光密度分别为 7 2 4 0± 1 874、0 934± 0 187和 0 92 3± 0 16 5。增生期血管瘤与退化期血管瘤、正常皮肤组分别组比 ,p73、p6 3及p5 3阳性表达的差异均有高度显著性差异 (P <0 0 0 1) ,消退期血管瘤与正常皮肤组之间 ,p73、p6 3及p5 3阳性表达差异无显著性 (P >0 0 5 )。结论　在增生期血管瘤组织中p73、p6 3及p5 3呈高表达 ,促进了内皮细胞的增殖 ,是导致血管瘤发生、发展的主要因素     

Regulation of Nod1 and Nod2 in First Trimester Trophoblast Cells

Problem:  The cytoplasmic pattern recognition receptors, Nod1 and Nod2, are thought to be important for detecting intracellular bacteria. We have previously reported that first trimester trophoblast cells express Nod1 and Nod2, and that trophoblast Nod2 activation triggers an inflammatory response. The objectives of this study were to characterize the effects of Nod1 stimulation, and to determine the regulation of Nod1 and Nod2, in the trophoblast.
Method of Study:  The effect of Nod1 activation on trophoblast cells was determined by analyzing the cytokine response following treatment with γ-D-glutamyl- meso -diaminopimelic acid (iE-DAP). The regulation of Nod1 and Nod2 expression by trophoblast cells was evaluated by RT-PCR.
Results:  Treatment of trophoblast cells with iE-DAP significantly increased their production of cytokines and chemokines. In addition, Nod1 and Nod2 mRNA expression was upregulated following treatment of trophoblast cells with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and this was significantly reduced by the presence of a NFκB inhibitor and a TLR4-dominant negative (DN).
Conclusion:  This study demonstrates that LPS, through TLR4, increases trophoblast expression of Nod1 and Nod2 via the NFκB pathway; and that Nod1 is functional in the trophoblast. These findings suggest that extracellular recognition of bacterial LPS by TLR4 may prime the trophoblast in preparation for its cytoplasmic recognition of, and response to, bacterial peptides through the Nod proteins.     

Stem Cells and Cancer Stem-Like Cells in Endocrine Tissues

Cancer stem-like cells are a subpopulation of self-renewing cells that are more resistant to chemotherapy and radiation therapy than the other surrounding cancer cells. The cancer stem cell model predicts that only a subset of cancer cells possess the ability to self-renew and produce progenitor cells that can reconstitute and sustain tumor growth. Evidence supporting the existence of cancer stem-like cells in the thyroid, pituitary, and in other endocrine tissues is rapidly accumulating. These cells have been studied using specific biomarkers including: CD133, CD44, Nestin, Nanog, and aldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme. Putative cancer stem-like cells can be studied in vitro using serum-free media supplemented with basic fibroblast growth factor and epidermal growth factor grown in low attachment plates or in extracellular matrix leading to sphere formation in vitro. Cancer stem-like cells can also be separated by fluorescent cell sorting and used for in vitro or in vivo studies. Injection of enriched populations of cancer stem-like cells (also referred to as tumor initiating cells) into immunodeficient mice results in growth of xenografts which express cancer stem-like biomarkers. Human cancer stem-like cells have been identified in thyroid cancer cell lines, in primary thyroid cancers, in normal pituitary, and in pituitary tumors. Other recent studies suggest the existence of stem cells and cancer stem-like cells in endocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, lungs, adrenal, parathyroid, and skin. New discoveries in this field may lead to more effective therapies for highly aggressive and lethal endocrine cancers.