肝门胆管癌基质金属蛋白酶MMP-2及其组织抑制因子TIMP-2表达及意义的研究

目的：探讨基质金属蛋白酶MMP－2及其组织抑制因子TIMP－2在肝门胆管癌的表达及其与肝门胆管癌浸润、转移及预后间的关系。方法：采用免疫组化S－P法对78例肝门胆管癌的MMP－2及其组织抑制因子TIMP－2的表达进行了检测。对MMP－2及TIMP－2的表达与肝门胆管癌的组织分化程度、浸润转移及预后之间的关系进行分析。结果：MMP－2和TIMP－2表达阳性率分别为72％和76％。MMP－2的阳性表达率有淋巴结浸润的肝门胆管癌高于无淋巴结浸润的肝门胆管癌，低分化的肝门胆管癌高于高分化的肝门胆管癌。TIMP－2阳性表达率与以上相反。MMP－2表达与肝门胆管癌术后生存期呈负相关（γ=-0.713,P＜0．01），TIMP－2表达与肝门胆管癌术后生存期呈正相关（γ=0.652,P＜0．01）。MMP－2与TIMP－2具有负相关关系，（γ=-0.708,P＜0．01）。结论：MMP－2与TIMP－2是反映肝门胆管癌浸润、转移及预后的指标。     

Expression of matrix metalloproteinase-7 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 in human endometrial carcinoma

<正>Objective:To investigate the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-7(MMP-7) and its tissue inhibitor (TIMP-2) in endometrial carcinoma and analyze their significance in endometrial cancer's invasion and metastasis. Methods:Endometrial tissues were collected from 64 patients with endometrial carcinoma,20 patients with endometrial hyperplasia and 20 normal women.The expressions of MMP-7,TIMP-2 in endometrium were measured by immuohistochemistry. Results;Expressions of MMP-7,TIMP-2 in endometrium of patients with endometrial carcinoma were significantly higher than those in normal endometrium(P0.05).MMP-7 expression increased with surgical-pathological staging,depth of myometrial invasion,histologic grades and lymph node metastasis(P0.05),while TIMP-2 expression was related to lymph node metastasis(P0.05).TIMP-2 expression in endometrial cancer was significantly higher than that in hyperplastic endometrium(P0.05).Expressions of TIMP-2 and MMP-7 in endometrium of patients with endometrial carcinoma were positively correlated(r=0.654,P0.001). Conclusion:Highly expressed MMP-7 and TIMP-2 in endometrium may be related to development,invasion and metastasis of endometrial cancers.     

Elevation of serum levels of metalloproteinase-1, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 and type IV collagen, and plasma levels of metalloproteinase-9 in polycystic kidney disease

Several studies on polycystic kidney disease (PKD) have revealed a number of extracellular matrix (ECM) abnormalities, suggesting that an abnormal ECM plays a role in the development of tubular cysts. Cystic kidney tubules synthesize and secrete high levels of metalloproteinases (MMP), which may participate in the restructuring of the tubular basement membrane. The aim of the present study was to determine whether serum MMP-1, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP)-1, and type IV collagen levels, and plasma MMP-9 levels were altered in patients with PKD. Sixteen patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, and 20 healthy controls were included in this study. Specific enzyme immunoassays were used to measure MMP-1, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and type IV collagen levels. Serum MMP-1 (14.8 +/- 3.6 ng/ml), TIMP-1 (288.6 +/- 48.6 ng/ml), and type IV collagen (192.6 +/- 38.8 ng/ml) concentrations, and plasma MMP-9 (90.2 +/- 26.8 ng/ml) concentrations in patients with PKD were significantly higher than those in healthy controls (MMP-1; 6.6 +/- 0.9 ng/ml, p < 0.01, MMP-9; 36.4 +/- 12.2 ng/ml, p < 0.01, TIMP-1; 164.6 +/- 22.8 ng/ml, p < 0.01, and type IV collagen; 86.6 +/- 14.2 ng/ml, p < 0.001). The present results suggest that ECM abnormalities associated with cystic kidney may result from aberrant degradation as well as from abnormal synthesis of ECM components.     

罗格列酮对肝星状细胞基质金属蛋白酶-2和-9基因表达的影响

目的 观察过氧化物酶体增殖物活化受体γ(PPARγ)特异配体罗格列酮对肝星状细胞(HSC)表达基质金属蛋白酶(MMP)-2和MMP-9的影响.方法 在培养的HSC株中加入不同浓度的罗格列酮(终质量浓度为5、10、15、20 μmol/L),于24 h后收取细胞,利用半定量逆转录-聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)测定MMP-2、MMP-9 mRNA表达.结果 MMP-2表达水平在罗格列酮5、10、15、20 μmol/L组分别为0.5708±0.0609、0.8900±0.0823、1.1348±0.1205、1.4490±0.0832,而空白对照组为0.3237±0.0796.MMP-9表达水平在罗格列酮5、10、15、20 μmol/L组分别为0.5487±0.0770、0.7554±0.0510、0.9497±0.0451、1.1088±0.0777,空白对照组为0.3220±0.0592.结论 罗格列酮可增强HSC对MMP-2、MMP-9的表达,并在一定范围内,呈剂量依赖性.     

结肠直肠癌病人血浆金属蛋白酶及其组织抑制物的表达及意义

目的：探讨结肠直肠癌病人血浆中基质金属蛋白酶-9（MMP-9）及其组织抑制因子-1（TIMP-1）的表达与结肠直肠癌浸润、转移及预后的关系,以及手术、化疗对其表达的影响,以期在分子水平上更准确地判断结肠直肠癌的预后。方法：选取结肠直肠癌病人50例,于手术前、术后10d、6次化疗后2周,分别抽取病人4mL外周静脉血,采用酶联免疫分析法检测MMP-9、TIMP-1血浆浓度的变化。结果：低分化结肠直肠癌病人血浆MMP-9及TIMP-1水平高于高、中分化者（P〈0．01、P〈0．05）;TNMⅢ、Ⅳ期病人高于TNMⅠ、Ⅱ期者（P〈0．01）。手术后血浆MMP-9、TIMP-1水平显著下降,有统计学意义（P〈0．01、P〈0．05）,化疗后其浓度变化无显著性差异（P〉0．05）。结论：MMP-9和TIMP-1与肿瘤恶性程度有关;术前检测外周血MMP-9和TIMP-1浓度有可能成为结肠直肠癌辅助诊断及病情评估的较好血清学标志。MMP-9可能与肿瘤复发或转移存在一定关系,术后动态检测外周血MMP-9浓度可反映肿瘤负荷。从而对监测肿瘤复发提供一定帮助。     

血清基质金属蛋白酶2和抑制因子与绝经后骨质疏松症的相关性

目的探讨绝经后妇女血清基质金属蛋白酶2（MMP-2）和抑制因子（TIMP-2）水平及其与绝经骨质疏松症指标的关系。方法将202名48～65岁绝经后妇女分为正常组、低骨量组和骨质疏松组，用酶联免疫吸附试验（EIJSA）测定的血清MMP-2、TIMP-2以及骨保护蛋白（OPG）、骨保护蛋白配体（OPGL），计算MMP-2／TIMP-2和OPG／OPGL比值，用双能X线吸收法（DEXA）测定腰椎正位、股骨颈、华氏区和大粗隆的骨密度（BMD）。结果①骨质疏松组中血清MMP-2的数值（1392±121）μg／L高于正常组（1123±141）μg／L（P〈0．05），而TIMP-2的数值（44．3±36．2）ng/ml低于正常组（47．8±30．2）ng/ml。②骨质疏松组中血清MMP-2和MMP-2／TIMP-2比值与骨密度、血精OPGL数值存在明显负相关性（P〈0．05），和OPG和OPG／OPGL比值存在明显正相关性（P〈0．05），TIMP-2和华氏区骨密度和OPG存在明显正相关性（P〈0．05）。结论血清MMP-2和MMP-2／TIMP-2比值与绝经后骨质疏松症妇女骨密度和骨代谢指标OPG、OPGL和OPG／OPGL比值具有关联性。血清MMP-2水平升高和MMP-2／TIMP-2比值降低可能为绝经后骨质疏松症伴随骨代谢转换过程增快的表现。     

神经慢性卡压后基质金属蛋白酶及其组织抑制物在神经中的表达

目的 观察大鼠坐骨神经慢性卡压后基质金属蛋白酶-9(MMP-9)和金属蛋白酶组织抑制剂( TIMP-1)在神经中的表达.方法 将90只雄性SD大鼠随机分为对照组和卡压组.根据Mackinnon法建立神经慢性卡压模型,采用逆转录-聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)和免疫组织化学技术检测神经干内MMP-9和TIMP-1的表达.结果 神经慢性卡压2周时神经纤维脱髓鞘;4周时结缔组织增生;12周后神经内纤维分隔进行性增多,神经纤维化.早期,MMP-9和TIMP-1表达增加,MMP-9mRNA在2周达峰值0.0485,TIMP-1 10周达峰值0.1592,MMP-9/TIMP-1明显升高;后期,MMP-9显著降低,TIMP-1继续升高,MMP-9/TIMP-1显著降低.结论 周围神经慢性卡压后神经纤维化,其机制可能与神经中MMP-9/TIMP-1比值早期增高、晚期降低有关.     

乳腺癌中HER2基质金属蛋白酶-2和9的表达及其相互关系

目的　研究乳腺癌中HER2基因、基质金属蛋白酶 (MMP) 2、基质金属蛋白酶(MMP) 9的表达情况、与临床病理指标之间的关系以及它们之间的相互关系。方法　采用免疫组织化学的方法对 114例乳腺癌组织标本中HER2、MMP 2、MMP 9的表达情况进行检测。结果　乳腺癌组织中HER2、MMP 2、MMP 9的表达阳性率分别是 46.49%、78.95 %、68.42 %。HER2表达与淋巴结转移相关。原发肿瘤 >2cm或有淋巴结转移的患者中 ,其MMP 2、MMP 9表达明显高于原发肿瘤≤ 2cm或无淋巴结转移的患者 (P <0 .0 5 ) ,且MMP 2表达与临床分期相关 (P <0 .0 5 )。HER2表达与MMP 2、MMP 9表达相关 (P <0 .0 5 )。结论　HER2、MMP 2、MMP 9的阳性表达提示乳腺癌有较强的浸润转移能力 ,这 3种蛋白的表达在乳腺癌浸润转移过程中可能起协同作用。     

Matrix metalloproteinase-9, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 and tumour necrosis factor alpha release during cardiopulmonary bypass

An inflammatory response occurs during cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass. Matrix metalloproteinase-9 is an enzyme involved in cytokine processing and leucocyte extravasation. It is secreted as a pro-enzyme in response to several inflammatory mediators and is inhibited by endogenous tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1. The interaction between matrix metalloproteinase-9 and its inhibitor during cardiopulmonary bypass is not known. We measured tumour necrosis factor alpha, and matrix metalloproteinase-9 and its inhibitor using enzyme immunoassay at three time points in 20 patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafting with cardiopulmonary bypass. Tumour necrosis factor and matrix metalloproteinase concentrations increased in all patients during bypass (both p < 0.0001), whereas the inhibitor in contrast, decreased (p < 0.0001). We conclude that matrix metalloproteinase-9 is released as part of the inflammatory response during cardiac surgery. Levels of the endogenous inhibitor of metalloproteinase, however, show a different pattern of release, suggesting independent regulation.     

金属蛋白酶-1和组织金属蛋白酶抑制因子-1在膝关节病理性滑膜皱襞中的表达及意义

目的探讨病理性滑膜皱襞发病机制中对软骨破坏有基质金属蛋白酶的参与。方法关节镜检查确诊为病理性滑膜皱襞和正常滑膜皱襞，分别进行免疫组化染色，观察金属蛋白酶-1（MMP-1）和组织金属蛋白酶抑制因子-1（TIMP-1）的表达及分布。结果MMP-1、TIMP-1在病理性滑膜皱襞和正常皱襞内的阳性表达，差异具有显著性（χ^2=16．014，P=0．000；χ^2=4．059，P=0．044）。MMP-1在滑膜衬里层细胞、单核和淋巴细胞、血管内皮细胞和化生的软骨细胞呈阳性表达，而在正常滑膜皱襞组织中不表达。TIMP-1只在滑膜衬里层细胞和少量的成纤维细胞有表达，而MMP-1免疫组化显示阳性细胞数和着色强度强于TIMP-1。结论病理性滑膜皱襞可产生MMP-1、TIMP-1，而且两者分布不平衡，可能是导致软骨破坏的生物学因素。     

不同发育时期胎儿皮肤中基质金属蛋白酶-9,2及金属蛋白酶-2抑制因子基因表达的变化

目的:研究基质金属蛋白酶-9(MMP-9)、基质金属蛋白酶-2(MMP-2)及其组织抑制因子(TIMP-2)在不同胎龄的胎儿皮肤中表达的变化特征及其可能的生物学意义.方法:用病理学技术检测不同发育时期胎儿皮肤的结构特征后,提取18例不同胎龄(13～33周)的胎儿皮肤总RNA后,分离mRNA,用RT-PCR方法检测这3种基因在不同组织中的表达变化规律.结果:MMP-9、MMP-2和TIMP-2基因在不同发育时期的胎儿皮肤组织中的表达变化规律相似.在早期妊娠胎儿皮肤中,这3种基因表达较弱,随着胎儿生长发育,MMP-9,MMp-2和TIMP-2基因表达逐渐增强,妊娠晚期的皮肤组织内,这3种基因表达产物的灰密度比值分别是妊娠早期的8.8、2.4和3.1倍,基因表达水平显著升高(P＜0.05).结论:MMP-9,2和TIMP-2对皮肤的生长发育、结构功能的维持以及创面修复具有重要的调节作用.妊娠早期,TIMP-2基因低表达可能与胎儿皮肤创面无瘢痕愈合相关,而妊娠晚期皮肤中TIMP-2基因表达增强可能是创面愈合后形成瘢痕的机制之一.     

基质金属蛋白酶-9及其抑制物-1在青年特发性气胸肺组织中的表达及意义

目的 探讨基质金属蛋白酶-9(matrix metalloproteinase-9,MMP-9)及其抑制物-1(tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1,TIMP-1)在青年特发性气胸肺组织中的表达及临床意义.方法 随机选取我科2009年1月至2010年5月治疗的30例青年特发性气胸患者肺大疱组织标本作为实验组,同期获取10例青年正常肺组织标本(因肺裂伤行局部楔形切除肺组织)作为对照组,采用EVG染色法和免疫组织化学SABC法分别观察肺弹力、胶原纤维结构变化及MMP-9与TIMP-1在两组肺组织中的表达状况.结果 实验组中肺弹力、胶原纤维密度稀疏,正常结构伴有明显断裂、萎缩,局部肺泡壁中有纤维缺失;对照组肺组织纤维结构基本完整.MMP-9在实验组肺组织中阳性表达率为76.7%(23/30),在对照组中阳性表达率为30%(3/10);TIMP-1在实验组中阳性表达率为66.7%(20/30),在对照组中阳性表达率为10%(1/10)(P＜0.05).与对照组相比MMP-9 及TIMP-1在实验组中表达明显增多、增强,以TIMP-1表达升高更为显著,且存在MMP-9/TIMP-1表达比例失衡.结论 MMP-9、TIMP-1在局部肺组织中的表达增多、增强及其比值的失衡与肺大疱的形成以及青年特发性气胸的发生、发展有着密切的关系.     

Matrix metalloproteinase activity and immunohistochemical profile of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 during human dermal wound healing

Proteolytic activity is required for the turnover of the extracellular matrix during wound healing. Matrix metalloproteinases can collectively cleave all components of the extracellular matrix, with the endogenous tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 regulating their activity. Breast tissue taken at varying postoperative times (n= 92) or during surgery (controls, n= 17), was used to investigate the temporal and spatial activity of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 during human wound healing. Matrix metalloproteinase activity, determined using a quenched fluorescence substrate assay, increased during early healing (3-8 weeks) compared to controls, and then decreased between 24 and 36 weeks after surgery (p < 0.05 until 24 weeks, Mann-Whitney U-test). Immunohistochemistry scores for matrix metalloproteinase-9 expression were significantly elevated compared to controls in scar endothelial cells and fibroblasts from 2 until 12 and 20 weeks, respectively. Matrix metalloproteinase-2 staining was observed exclusively in fibroblasts, reaching maximum levels 8-12 weeks after surgery, decreasing by 1.5 years but remaining significantly increased. Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 staining was relatively sparse but was significantly increased until 8 weeks after surgery. These results show that matrix metalloproteinases are present at elevated levels during early wound healing, when angiogenesis occurs, and suggest that matrix metalloproteinase-9 may play a significant role. The later expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9 in fibroblasts suggests a role in extracellular matrix remodeling.     

基质金属蛋白酶－9、细胞金属蛋白酶抑制因子－1在胃癌中的表达

目的：探讨基质金属蛋白酶－9（MMP－9）,组织金属蛋白酶抑制因子－1（TIMP－1）在胃癌中表达的意义。方法：采用免疫组化S－P法对47例胃癌组织进行MMP－9及TIMP－1的检测。结果：MMP－9,TIMP－1主要表达于癌周基质细胞,癌细胞少量表达,MMP－9,TIMP－1表达与胃癌患淋巴结转移（P＜0．01）,浆膜浸润相关（P＜0．01）;TIMP－1的表达与胃癌TNM分期相关（P＜0．05）,而MMP－9的表达与胃癌TNM分期无相关性（P＞0．05）。结论：MMP－9及TIMP－1可作为判断胃癌恶性行为的重要生物学标记物。     

An imbalance between matrix metalloproteinase-2 and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2 contributes to the development of early diabetic nephropathy.

BACKGROUND: High glucose and angiotensin-II (Ang-II) levels are the known important mediators of diabetic nephropathy. However, the effects of these mediators on matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) and on tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2) in proximal tubule cells have yet to be fully examined within the context of early stage diabetic nephropathy. METHODS: In this study, we attempted to characterize changes in MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. To further examine the molecular mechanisms involved, we evaluated the effects of high glucose (30 mM) or Ang-II on MMP-2, TIMP-2 and collagen synthesis in proximal tubule cells, and investigated whether MMP-2 and TIMP-2 are regulated via the TGF-beta1 pathway. RESULTS: In streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats, TIMP-2 mRNA and protein levels were significantly higher than in controls. Urinary protein excretion also showed a significant positive correlation with glomerular and tubular TIMP-2 protein expressions, and a negative correlation with MMP-2 expression. In cultured cells, both high glucose and Ang-II induced significant increases in TGF-beta1, TIMP-2, and in collagen synthesis, and significant decreases in MMP-2 gene expression and activity, and thus disrupted the balance between MMP-2 and TIMP-2. Moreover, treatment with a selective angiotensin type 1 (AT1) receptor antagonist significantly inhibited Ang-II mediated changes in TGF-beta1, MMP-2, TIMP-2, and in collagen production, suggesting the role of the AT1 receptor. The addition of exogenous TGF-beta1 produced an effect similar to those of high glucose and Ang-II. Furthermore, the inhibition of TGF-beta1 protein prevented Ang-II-induced MMP-2 and TIMP-2 alterations, suggesting the involvement of a TGF-beta1 pathway. CONCLUSIONS: High glucose or Ang-II treatment induce alterations in MMP-2 and TIMP-2 balance, which favour TIMP-2 over-activity. Moreover, Ang-II-mediated changes in the productions of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 occur via AT1 receptors and a TGF-beta1-dependent mechanism. These results suggest that an imbalance between the MMP-2 and TIMP-2, caused primarily by an increase in TIMP-2 activity, contributes to the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy.     

megsin基因转染对高糖环境中肾小球系膜细胞增殖和基质金属蛋白酶2及其抑制因子表达的影响

目的 观察megsin基因转染对高糖环境中肾小球系膜细胞基质金属蛋白酶2（MMP-2）和组织金属蛋白酶抑制因子2（TIMP-2）的表达及Ⅳ型胶原水平的影响,探讨megsin与系膜细胞增殖和细胞外基质代谢的关系。 方法 高糖环境中培养小鼠肾小球系膜细胞,分别于培养12、24、48 h末,应用MTT法检测细胞增殖程度;Western印迹法检测系膜细胞megsin、MMP-2、TIMP-2蛋白表达水平;放免法检测细胞培养上清Ⅳ型胶原浓度。 结果 高糖环境中肾小球系膜细胞megsin、TIMP-2表达上调,MMP-2表达下调,细胞增殖明显,细胞上清液中Ⅳ型胶原浓度升高。megsin基因转染后上述变化趋势更加显著。 结论 megsin可诱导系膜细胞增殖,并通过上调TIMP-2、下调MMP-2抑制细胞外基质降解,是加速肾小球硬化的可能机制之一。     

Connective tissue growth factor increases matrix metalloproteinase-2 and suppresses tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2 production by cultured renal interstitial fibroblasts

The involvement of gelatinase (matrix metalloproteinase-2 [MMP-2] and MMP-9) in the matrix remodeling and development of tubulointerstitial fibrosis has been studied recently, but relatively little is known about the regulators and the mechanisms controlling the activation and expression of gelatinase in renal fibroblasts. In these studies, the production and underlying signaling pathway for gelatinase by exogenous connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) treatment were investigated. Here, we show that CTGF acts as a potent promoter of the activation and expression of MMP-2, but not MMP-9 in normal rat kidney fibroblasts cell line (NRK-49F). We found that CTGF significantly increased the activity of MMP-2, as well as MMP-2 protein in conditioned medium and MMP-2 mRNA levels in cells. In studies to address the mechanisms involved in the regulation of MMP-2 activity, we found that the tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2), the inhibitor of MMP-2, decreased significantly when cells were treated with CTGF. Further studies showed that extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) signaling is responsible for most of the CTGF-induced MMP-2 expression and TIMP-2 suppression. When NRK-49F fibroblasts were incubated with CTGF, activation of ERK1/2 signaling was observed. Suppression of ERK1/2 activation with nontoxic concentrations of PD98059, a specific inhibitor of ERK activation, was associated with a reduction of CTGF-stimulated MMP-2 activity and protein expression. In addition, the CTGF-mediated reduction of TIMP-2 activity and protein expression was prevented when ERK1/2 activation was inhibited by PD98059. These results provide evidence that CTGF augments activation of MMP-2 through an effect on MMP-2 protein expression and TIMP-2 suppression, and that these effects are dependent on the activation of the ERK1/2 pathway.     

膀胱癌中MMP-2、TIMP-2的表达及其与浅表性肿瘤复发的关系

目的：研究基质金属蛋白酶－2（MMP－2）和金属蛋白酶组织抑制因子－2（TIMP－2）在膀胱癌中的表达以及它们与肿瘤临床病理因素和复发的关系。方法：用免疫组织化学SP法检测46例膀胱移行细胞癌标本中MMP－2、TIMP－2的表达，并将它们与肿瘤临床和病理参数相比较。结果：在46例膀胱癌中，MMP－2、TIMP－2的阳性率分别为47.8%和58.7%，TIMP－2在间质中的表达率为47.8%。MMP－2表达率随着肿瘤理分级、临床分期的升高而增加，而TIMP－2表达率则呈下降趋势，但在浅表性膀胱癌（Ta-T1）中，TIMP－2的表达与MMP－2相似，随着肿瘤分期分级的升高而增加，TIMP－2间质表达阳性组中浅表性膀胱癌的2年复发率显著高于表达阴性组。结论：MMP－2和TIMP－2的相互作用对于膀胱癌的侵袭发展发挥了重要作用。TIMP－2在间质中表达可作为判断浅表性膀胱癌复发的预后指标。