MMP-9、TIMP-1在胰腺癌组织中的表达及临床意义

目的:探讨胰腺癌患者组织中MMP-9、TIMP-1的表达及其相互关系,分析其与临床及转移预后的关系.方法:免疫组织化学SP法检测63例胰腺癌、11例慢性胰腺炎和6例正常胰腺组织中MMP-9、TIMP-1的表达.结果:胰腺癌组织中MMP-9表达明显高于慢性胰腺炎和正常胰腺组织(58.7% vs 18.1%,0.0%;均P<0.05).TIMP-1在胰腺癌的表达低于正常胰腺组织(46.0% vs 100.0%,P<0.05).MMP-9和TIMP-1在胰腺癌组织中的表达与性别、年龄、组织学分级无关,而与患者的淋巴结转移、远处转移情况有关(P<0.05).结论:MMP-9、TIMP-1在胰腺癌组织中的表达变化可能与胰腺癌转移相关.     

基质金属蛋白酶-9和金属蛋白酶组织抑制物-1在IgA肾病肾组织中的表达

目的 探讨基质金属蛋白酶－9（MMP－9）／金属蛋白酶组织抑制物－1（TIMP－1）系统在IgA肾病肾组织中的表达及其对IgA肾病的进展的影响。方法 采用免疫组织化学和原位杂交技术,分别在蛋白质和基因水平检测38例IgA肾病患者肾组织中的MMP－9和TIMP－1的变化。结果 MMP－9在正常肾脏肾小球的脏层上皮细胞和内皮细胞有少量表达,在肾小管上皮细胞和间质血管壁也有少量表达;在IgA肾病中,MMP－9在系膜增殖性肾小球和间质血管壁的表达均明显增多（P＜0．001）,而在硬化肾小球内的表达则明显减少,肾小管细胞的MMP－9表达无明显变化。TIMP－1在正常肾组织中不能检出,在IgA肾病患者具有系膜增殖性病变的肾小球中有微量表达,在增殖在很重但尚未完全硬化的肾小球内表达增多,在肾小管间质表达最为明显（P＜0．001）,其主要见于肾小管细胞、间质细胞和血管内皮细胞。肾组织中的TIMP－1表达与血清肌酐水平呈显著相关（P＜0．05）,与肾小管间质的纤维化和炎细胞浸润程度亦明显相关（P值均＜0．01）。肾小球中的MMP－9表达与尿蛋白无明显相关性,但与血清肌酐水平呈显著负相关（P＜0．05）。结论 MMP－9和TIMP－1的异常表达可能是影响IgA肾病进展的因素之一。     

The role of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 in cryptogenic organizing pneumonia

BACKGROUND: The processes observed in interstitial lung disease are associated with the production, deposition, and proteolysis of the extracellular matrix (ECM), which may lead to irreversible pulmonary structural remodeling or to appropriate repair without fibrosis. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and a tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) are known to regulate remodeling of the ECM and thus to be important in the process of lung fibrosis. Pulmonary structures are extensively remodeled in usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP), whereas severe architectural remodeling is minimally present in cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP). However, not much is known about the roles of MMP-9 and/or TIMP-1 in COP. METHODS: Levels of MMP-9, TIMP-1 and the molar ratio of MMP-9/TIMP-1 in BAL fluids were investigated in 11 patients with UIP, in 8 patients with COP, and in 10 control subjects. We checked the levels of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 by means of enzyme immunoassay, and the hydrolytic activity of MMP-9 in BAL fluids was measured by gelatin zymography. Further, we evaluated the expression of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 in lung tissue by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS: The concentrations of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 were significantly increased in patients with UIP and were even higher in patients with COP compared with control subjects. The levels of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 were significantly higher in patients with COP than in patients with UIP. The molar ratio of MMP-9/TIMP-1 was significantly higher in patients with COP than in control subjects. In patients with COP, the concentration of MMP-9 significantly correlated with the number of neutrophils and lymphocytes. Zymographic analysis revealed that the activity of the 92-kd pro-MMP-9 was increased in patients with UIP and was even higher in patients with COP, compared with control subjects. CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that overproduction of MMP-9 and TIMP-1, and an imbalance between MMP-9 and TIMP-1, may have a role as diagnostic references in COP.     

Imbalanced matrix metalloproteinase-9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 activities in patients with thromboangiitis obliterans

The pathogenic mechanisms of thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO) are not entirely known and the imbalance of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) plays a role in vascular diseases. We evaluated the MMP-2 and MMP-9 circulating levels and their endogenous tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMP-1 and TIMP-2) in TAO patients with clinical manifestations. The study included 20 TAO patients (n = 10 female, n = 10 male) aged 38-59 years under clinical follow-up. The patients were classified into two groups: (1) TAO former smokers (n = 11) and (2) TAO active smokers (n = 9); the control group included normal volunteer non-smokers (n = 10) and active smokers without peripheral artery disease (n = 10). Patient plasma samples were used to analyze MMP-2 and MMP-9 levels using zymography, and TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 concentrations were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. The analysis of MMP-2/TIMP-2 and MMP-9/TIMP-1 ratios (which were used as indices of net MMP-2 and MMP-9 activity, respectively) showed significantly higher MMP-9/TIMP-1 ratios in TAO patients (p < 0.05). We found no significant differences in MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratios (p > 0.05). We found higher MMP-9 levels and decreased levels of TIMP-1 in the TAO groups (active smokers and former smokers), especially in active smokers compared with the other groups (all p < 0.05). MMP-2 and TIMP-2 were not significantly different in patients with TAO as compared to the control group (p > 0.05). In conclusion, our results showed increased MMP-9 and reduced TIMP-1 activity in TAO patients, especially in active smokers compared with non-TAO patients. These data suggest that smoke compounds could activate MMP-9 production or inhibit TIMP-1 activity.     

Expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 in ulcerative colitis

INTRODUCTION Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic, non-specific inflammatory disease of the colonic mucosa with unknown etiology and pathogenesis. Pathologically, it is characterized by ulceration in the mucosal and submucosal areas, and degradation of ex…     

Inhibitive effect of triptolide on invasiveness of human fibrosarcoma cells by downregulating matrix metalloproteinase-9 expression

ObjectiveTo explore the molecular mechanisms of antitumor properties of triptolide, a bioactive component isolated from the Chinese herb Tripterygium wolfordii Hook F.MethodsHuman fibrosarcoma HT-1080 cells were treated with different doses of triptolide for 72 h. Then the expression and activity of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and -9 were measured and the invasiveness of triptolide-treated HT-1080 cells was compared with that of anti-MMP-9-treated HT-1080 cells.Results18 nmol/L triptolide inhibited the gene expression and activity of MMP-9, but not those of MMP-2, in HT-1080 cells. In addition, both 18 nmol/L triptolide and 3 μg/mL anti-MMP-9 significantly reduced the invasive potential of HT-1080 cells, by about 50% and 35%, respectively, compared with the control. Whereas there was no significant difference between the effect of 18 nmol/L triptolide and that of anti-MMP-9 on invasive potential of HT-1080 cells.ConclusionsThese data suggest that triptolide inhibits tumor cell invasion partly by reducing MMP-9 gene expression and activity.     

Levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 in gastric cancer

AIM:To evaluate the levels of preoperative serum matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) in gastric cancer.METHODS:One hundred gastric cancer patients who underwent gastrectomy were enrolled in this study.The serum concentrations of MMP-1 and TIMP-1 in these patients and in fifty healthy controls were determined using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.RESULTS:Higher serum MMP-1 and TIMP-1 levels were observed in patients than in controls (P < 0.001).Serum M...     

基质金属蛋白酶9和基质金属蛋白酶组织抑制物1在不同性质胸腔积液诊断和鉴别诊断中的应用

目的 探讨基质金属蛋白酶9(MMP-9)、基质金属蛋白酶组织抑制物1(TIMP-1)及MMP-9/TIMP-1比值在结核性和仲瘤性胸腔积液形成过程中的作用及在上述胸腔积液诊断和鉴别诊断中的价值.方法 采用ELISA法测定36例结核性胸膜炎、38例恶性肿瘤和14例漏出液患者胸水中MMP-9和TIMP-1的浓度.结果 ①结核性胸腔积液组胸水中MMP-9浓度、TIMP-1浓度和MMP-9/TIMP-1比值均高于恶性胸腔积液组和漏出液组(P值均＜0.05),恶性胸腔积液组上述指标均高于漏出液组(P值均＜0.05).②恶性胸水脱落细胞学检查阳性组MMP-9浓度、MMP-9/TIMP-1 均高于细胞学检查阴性组(P值均＜0.05),TIMP-1浓度低于细胞学检查阴性组(P＜0.05).③MMP-9和TIMP-1之间呈正相关(r=0.239,P=0.025);MMP-9、MMP-9/TIMP-1分别与胸水乳酸脱氢酶、腺苷脱氨酶、蛋白质、白细胞总数、淋巴细胞比例之间显著正相关(P值均＜0.01);MMP-9、MMP-9/TIMP-1分别与胸水葡萄糖、氯化物之间呈显著负相关(P值均＜0.01);TIMP-1与乳酸脱氢酶、腺苷脱氨酶、蛋白质、淋巴细胞比例之间呈显著正相关(P值均＜0.01).④胸水中MMP9、TIMP-1、MMP-9/TIMP-1比值在恶性胸腔积液诊断中的敏感性分别为63.2%、71.1%和65.8%,特异性分别为83.3%、63.9%和80.6%.采用胸水MMP-9和TIMP-1串联联合检测的敏感性和特异性分别为39.5%和91.7%,并联联合检测的敏感性和特异性分别为94.7%和55.6$%.结论 MMP-9和TIMP-1与结核性胸膜炎和恶性胸腔积液的形成密切相关,MMP-9/TIMP-1比例的失衡在此过程中扮演了重要角色,胸水MMP-9、TIMP-1及MMP-9/TIMP-1比值的检测有助于结核性胸膜炎和恶性肿瘤所致胸腔积液的鉴别诊断.     

基质金属蛋白酶-9和基质金属蛋白酶组织抑制剂-1在高原地区慢性肺心病发病机制中的作用

目的探讨基质金属蛋白酶。9（MMP-9）及其基质金属蛋白酶组织抑制剂-1（TIMP-1）在高原慢性肺心病（HACCP）发病机制中的作用。方法选择高原肺心病急性加重期患者56例（A组）、缓解期患者51例（B组）和健康对照组40例（c组）,采用双抗体夹心酶联免疫吸附法（ELISA）测定诱导痰上清液中MMP-9、TIMP-1表达,并分析其与呼吸功能的关系。结果A组诱导痰中MMP-9、TIMP-1和MMP-9／TIMP-1比值[分别为（976．33±201．65）．g／ml、（624．35±151．22）ng／ml、（1．55±0．16）]显著高于B组[分别为（426．74±123．14）ng／ml、（326．404-112．21）ng／ml、（1．31±0．14）,t值为8．367～17．202,P〈0．01]和C组[分别为（142．55±66．11）ng／ml、（121．78±62．26）ng／ml、（1．14±0．11）,t值为13．642—25．832,P〈0．01];B组显著高于c组（t值为6．827～14．233,P〈0．01）。A、B组诱导痰上清液中MMP-9、TIMP-1、MMP-9／TIMP-1比值与诱导痰中性粒细胞、PaCO：均呈显著正相关（r=0．304～0．743,P〈0．01或P〈0．05）,与FEVl％、Pa02均呈显著负相关（r=-0．314～-0．689,P〈0．01或P〈0．05）。结论MMP-9、TIMP-1和MMP-9／TIMP-1比值失衡在HACCP发病机制中起了一定作用,并与中性粒细胞、PaCO：呈显著正相关,与FEV。％、PaO2呈显著负相关。     

肝纤维化大鼠肝组织基质金属蛋白酶9及其抑制因子1基因表达的动态变化及下瘀血汤对其影响

[目的]研究免疫性肝纤维化大鼠肝组织基质金属蛋白酶9(MMP-9 mRNA)和基质金属蛋白酶组织抑制因子1(TIMP-1 mRNA)基因表达的动态变化及下瘀血汤对其影响,探讨下瘀血汤抗肝纤维化的机制。[方法]猪血清腹腔注射复制大鼠肝纤维化模型,造模8周后灌胃给予下瘀血汤流浸膏干预治疗,用药4周后和造模过程中的1、2、4、8周动态处死大鼠,获取标本,检测指标。[结果]与正常组相比,模型组1、8、12周MMP-9 mRNA表达明显降低(P0.05,0.01),2周MMP-9 mRNA表达显著升高(P0.01),4周表达无明显变化。与模型组12周相比,下瘀血汤组MMP-9 mRNA表达明显升高(P0.05)。与正常组相比,1、2、4、8和12周模型组TIMP-1 mRNA表达均有显著升高(P0.05,0.01))。与12周模型组相比,下瘀血汤组TIMP-1 mRNA表达显著降低(P0.01)。[结论]大鼠猪血清免疫性肝纤维化存在着MMP-9 mRNA和TIMP-1 mRNA的动态变化,下瘀血汤可通过促进MMP-9 mRNA表达和抑制TIMP-1 mRNA表达而发挥抗肝纤维化的作用。     

Increased levels of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 in human hepatocellular carcinoma.

BACKGROUND: Invasion and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are regulated by matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs). However, the role of TIMPs in these processes is not clear. AIM: To examine the potential involvement of TIMP-1 in HCC and the association between TIMP-1 and clinical outcome of patients with HCC. METHODS: The study included 91 patients who underwent surgical removal of HCC. TIMP-1 concentrations in the supernatant of tissue homogenates of HCC and non-neoplastic liver were measured by enzyme immunoassay. The relationships between TIMP-1 concentration and various clinicopathological features and recurrence of HCC after surgical operation were examined. RESULTS: The mean level of TIMP-1 in HCC (486 +/- 610 ng/mg protein, +/- SD) was significantly higher than in the non-neoplastic liver (75 +/- 69, P < 0.0001). The median level of TIMP-1 in poorly differentiated HCCs (701 ng/mg protein) was significantly higher than in well- (80) and moderately (172) differentiated HCCs (P = 0.0047 and P = 0.0082, respectively). TIMP-1 level in liver cirrhosis was higher than in chronic hepatitis (P = 0.0015). TIMP-1 levels in HCC did not influence the recurrence rate of HCC. CONCLUSIONS: TIMP-1 concentration in HCC was higher than in non-neoplastic liver and correlated with the differentiation grade of HCCs. However, tissue TIMP-1 concentration does not seem to be an important determinant of HCC recurrence.     

同型半胱氨酸对人血管平滑肌细胞基质金属蛋白酶-9和基质金属蛋白酶抑制物-1表达的影响

目的探讨同型半胱氨酸(Hcy)对人血管平滑肌细胞(VSMCs)基质金属蛋白酶(MMP)-9和基质金属蛋白酶抑制物(TIMP)-1表达的影响。方法体外培养人VSMCs,分别应用逆转录聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)法和Westernblot蛋白印迹法检测MMP-9mRNA、TIMP-1mRNA和蛋白表达。结果人VSMCs在不同浓度Hcy(100、200、500、1000μmol/L)孵育24h后MMP-9mRNA和蛋白的表达均显著高于对照组,并提示Hcy呈剂量依赖性诱导人VSMCsMMP-9的表达;但对TIMP-1mRNA和蛋白的表达无影响。结论Hcy可呈剂量依赖性诱导人VSMCsMMP-9的mRNA表达,而对TIMP-1mRNA的表达无明显影响,表明Hcy是在转录水平调控MMP-9的基因表达,这一效应可能是Hcy导致动脉粥样硬化的分子机制之一。     

All-trans retinoic acid modulates the balance of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 in patients with emphysema

STUDY OBJECTIVE: The balance between proteases and antiproteases plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of emphysema. This study was designed to evaluate the impact of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) on the balance of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) in patients with emphysema. DESIGN AND SETTING: As part of a clinical study, ATRA was administered to 20 patients with emphysema for 12 weeks and evaluated for its effects on plasma levels of MMP-9 and TIMP-1. Plasma MMP-9 levels were also measured in a separate cohort of patients with emphysema and matched control subjects to evaluate the relationship of circulating enzyme levels to lung disease. To further investigate the effects of ATRA on protease activity within the lung microenvironment, alveolar macrophages (AM) recovered from the lungs of active smokers with COPD were cultured with ATRA in vitro. MEASUREMENTS AND RESULTS: Administration of ATRA to patients with emphysema produced a 45 +/- 14% reduction (mean +/- SEM) in plasma MMP-9 by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and a similar reduction in MMP-9 enzyme activity, while having little effect on TIMP-1 levels. Baseline MMP-9 levels were higher in patients with emphysema compared to nonsmoking control subjects, suggesting a relationship between plasma levels and the presence of lung disease. In vitro, concentrations of ATRA similar to those achieved in the plasma of study subjects significantly reduced both the production and enzyme activity of MMP-9 by AM. In the same experiments, TIMP-1 levels increased significantly, resulting in a marked reduction in the MMP-9/TIMP-1 molar ratio. CONCLUSION: We conclude that ATRA can modulate protease/antiprotease balance in a manner that may impact on disease pathogenesis.     

血管内皮生长因子的表达与胃癌浸润和转移的关系

目的　研究血管内皮生长因子165(VEGF)mRNA在胃癌中的表达 ,探讨VEGF与胃癌浸润和转移的关系。方法　采用RT PCR方法 ,对 31例胃癌及非癌组织手术标本中VEGF165mRNA的表达进行相对定量研究。结果　胃癌组织中VEGF165mRNA表达的平均相对量 (1.12 5± 0 .35 6 )明显高于非癌组织的表达量 (0 .76 0± 0 .2 78,P <0 .0 5 ) ,其中淋巴结转移组 (1.2 19± 0 .377)和Ⅲ、Ⅳ期组 (1.2 6 2±0 .386 )分别高于无淋巴结转移组 (0 .92 7± 0 .2 0 5 )和Ⅰ、Ⅱ期组 (0 .934± 0 .194 ,P均 <0 .0 5 )。VEGF高表达者中淋巴结转移率为 83.3% ,Ⅲ和Ⅳ期占 77.8% ,均明显高于VEGF低表达者的 4 6 .2 %和 33.8%(P <0 .0 5 )。结论　胃癌组织中有VEGF的高表达 ,VEGF的表达在胃癌浸润和转移过程中发挥重要作用。