Effects of α1-adrenergic receptor on the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cells

Objective To investigate the correlation between α1-adrenergic receptor and the pathological behavior of cholangiocarcinoma, and the effects of norepinephrine (NE) on the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cell line QBC939. Methods Thirty-six samples of cholangiocarcinoma were resected in Southwest Hospital from August 2002 to March 2008. The expression of α1-adrenergic receptor in the 36 samples of cholangiocarcinoma tissue and 4 samples of normal bile duct tissue were detected by SABC technique. The proliferation of cholangio-carcinoma cell line QBC939 was detected after processing the cells with NE, phentolamine and prazosin. All the data were analyzed by chi-square test. Results The high positive expression rate of α1-adrenergic receptor was 68% (17/25) in patients with lymph node metastasis, which was significantly higher than 9% (1/11) in patients without lymph node metastasis (χ2=10.604, P<0.05). The high positive expression rate of α1-adrenergic receptor was 85% (11/13) in patients with middle and low positioned cholangiocarcinoma, which was significantly higher than 30% (7/23) in patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma (χ2=9.753, P<0.05). NE promoted the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cell line QBC939 by stimulating the expression of α1-adrenergic receptor, and in a concentration-dependent manner. The proliferative effect was weakened as time passed by, and it was eliminated by phentolamine and prazosin. Conclusions The expression of α1-adrenergic receptor is diverse due to lymph node metastasis and the location of the tumor, α1-adrenergic receptor with high expression may play an important role in the proliferation and metastasis of cholangiocarcinoma.     

Effects of α1-adrenergic receptor on the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cells

Objective To investigate the correlation between α1-adrenergic receptor and the pathological behavior of cholangiocarcinoma, and the effects of norepinephrine (NE) on the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cell line QBC939. Methods Thirty-six samples of cholangiocarcinoma were resected in Southwest Hospital from August 2002 to March 2008. The expression of α1-adrenergic receptor in the 36 samples of cholangiocarcinoma tissue and 4 samples of normal bile duct tissue were detected by SABC technique. The proliferation of cholangio-carcinoma cell line QBC939 was detected after processing the cells with NE, phentolamine and prazosin. All the data were analyzed by chi-square test. Results The high positive expression rate of α1-adrenergic receptor was 68% (17/25) in patients with lymph node metastasis, which was significantly higher than 9% (1/11) in patients without lymph node metastasis (χ2=10.604, P<0.05). The high positive expression rate of α1-adrenergic receptor was 85% (11/13) in patients with middle and low positioned cholangiocarcinoma, which was significantly higher than 30% (7/23) in patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma (χ2=9.753, P<0.05). NE promoted the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cell line QBC939 by stimulating the expression of α1-adrenergic receptor, and in a concentration-dependent manner. The proliferative effect was weakened as time passed by, and it was eliminated by phentolamine and prazosin. Conclusions The expression of α1-adrenergic receptor is diverse due to lymph node metastasis and the location of the tumor, α1-adrenergic receptor with high expression may play an important role in the proliferation and metastasis of cholangiocarcinoma.     

Effects of α1-adrenergic receptor on the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cells

Objective To investigate the correlation between α1-adrenergic receptor and the pathological behavior of cholangiocarcinoma, and the effects of norepinephrine (NE) on the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cell line QBC939. Methods Thirty-six samples of cholangiocarcinoma were resected in Southwest Hospital from August 2002 to March 2008. The expression of α1-adrenergic receptor in the 36 samples of cholangiocarcinoma tissue and 4 samples of normal bile duct tissue were detected by SABC technique. The proliferation of cholangio-carcinoma cell line QBC939 was detected after processing the cells with NE, phentolamine and prazosin. All the data were analyzed by chi-square test. Results The high positive expression rate of α1-adrenergic receptor was 68% (17/25) in patients with lymph node metastasis, which was significantly higher than 9% (1/11) in patients without lymph node metastasis (χ2=10.604, P<0.05). The high positive expression rate of α1-adrenergic receptor was 85% (11/13) in patients with middle and low positioned cholangiocarcinoma, which was significantly higher than 30% (7/23) in patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma (χ2=9.753, P<0.05). NE promoted the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cell line QBC939 by stimulating the expression of α1-adrenergic receptor, and in a concentration-dependent manner. The proliferative effect was weakened as time passed by, and it was eliminated by phentolamine and prazosin. Conclusions The expression of α1-adrenergic receptor is diverse due to lymph node metastasis and the location of the tumor, α1-adrenergic receptor with high expression may play an important role in the proliferation and metastasis of cholangiocarcinoma.     

Effects of α1-adrenergic receptor on the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cells

Objective To investigate the correlation between α1-adrenergic receptor and the pathological behavior of cholangiocarcinoma, and the effects of norepinephrine (NE) on the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cell line QBC939. Methods Thirty-six samples of cholangiocarcinoma were resected in Southwest Hospital from August 2002 to March 2008. The expression of α1-adrenergic receptor in the 36 samples of cholangiocarcinoma tissue and 4 samples of normal bile duct tissue were detected by SABC technique. The proliferation of cholangio-carcinoma cell line QBC939 was detected after processing the cells with NE, phentolamine and prazosin. All the data were analyzed by chi-square test. Results The high positive expression rate of α1-adrenergic receptor was 68% (17/25) in patients with lymph node metastasis, which was significantly higher than 9% (1/11) in patients without lymph node metastasis (χ2=10.604, P<0.05). The high positive expression rate of α1-adrenergic receptor was 85% (11/13) in patients with middle and low positioned cholangiocarcinoma, which was significantly higher than 30% (7/23) in patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma (χ2=9.753, P<0.05). NE promoted the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cell line QBC939 by stimulating the expression of α1-adrenergic receptor, and in a concentration-dependent manner. The proliferative effect was weakened as time passed by, and it was eliminated by phentolamine and prazosin. Conclusions The expression of α1-adrenergic receptor is diverse due to lymph node metastasis and the location of the tumor, α1-adrenergic receptor with high expression may play an important role in the proliferation and metastasis of cholangiocarcinoma.     

Effects of α1-adrenergic receptor on the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cells

Objective To investigate the correlation between α1-adrenergic receptor and the pathological behavior of cholangiocarcinoma, and the effects of norepinephrine (NE) on the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cell line QBC939. Methods Thirty-six samples of cholangiocarcinoma were resected in Southwest Hospital from August 2002 to March 2008. The expression of α1-adrenergic receptor in the 36 samples of cholangiocarcinoma tissue and 4 samples of normal bile duct tissue were detected by SABC technique. The proliferation of cholangio-carcinoma cell line QBC939 was detected after processing the cells with NE, phentolamine and prazosin. All the data were analyzed by chi-square test. Results The high positive expression rate of α1-adrenergic receptor was 68% (17/25) in patients with lymph node metastasis, which was significantly higher than 9% (1/11) in patients without lymph node metastasis (χ2=10.604, P<0.05). The high positive expression rate of α1-adrenergic receptor was 85% (11/13) in patients with middle and low positioned cholangiocarcinoma, which was significantly higher than 30% (7/23) in patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma (χ2=9.753, P<0.05). NE promoted the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cell line QBC939 by stimulating the expression of α1-adrenergic receptor, and in a concentration-dependent manner. The proliferative effect was weakened as time passed by, and it was eliminated by phentolamine and prazosin. Conclusions The expression of α1-adrenergic receptor is diverse due to lymph node metastasis and the location of the tumor, α1-adrenergic receptor with high expression may play an important role in the proliferation and metastasis of cholangiocarcinoma.     

Effects of α1-adrenergic receptor on the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cells

Objective To investigate the correlation between α1-adrenergic receptor and the pathological behavior of cholangiocarcinoma, and the effects of norepinephrine (NE) on the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cell line QBC939. Methods Thirty-six samples of cholangiocarcinoma were resected in Southwest Hospital from August 2002 to March 2008. The expression of α1-adrenergic receptor in the 36 samples of cholangiocarcinoma tissue and 4 samples of normal bile duct tissue were detected by SABC technique. The proliferation of cholangio-carcinoma cell line QBC939 was detected after processing the cells with NE, phentolamine and prazosin. All the data were analyzed by chi-square test. Results The high positive expression rate of α1-adrenergic receptor was 68% (17/25) in patients with lymph node metastasis, which was significantly higher than 9% (1/11) in patients without lymph node metastasis (χ2=10.604, P<0.05). The high positive expression rate of α1-adrenergic receptor was 85% (11/13) in patients with middle and low positioned cholangiocarcinoma, which was significantly higher than 30% (7/23) in patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma (χ2=9.753, P<0.05). NE promoted the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cell line QBC939 by stimulating the expression of α1-adrenergic receptor, and in a concentration-dependent manner. The proliferative effect was weakened as time passed by, and it was eliminated by phentolamine and prazosin. Conclusions The expression of α1-adrenergic receptor is diverse due to lymph node metastasis and the location of the tumor, α1-adrenergic receptor with high expression may play an important role in the proliferation and metastasis of cholangiocarcinoma.     

Effects of α1-adrenergic receptor on the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cells

Objective To investigate the correlation between α1-adrenergic receptor and the pathological behavior of cholangiocarcinoma, and the effects of norepinephrine (NE) on the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cell line QBC939. Methods Thirty-six samples of cholangiocarcinoma were resected in Southwest Hospital from August 2002 to March 2008. The expression of α1-adrenergic receptor in the 36 samples of cholangiocarcinoma tissue and 4 samples of normal bile duct tissue were detected by SABC technique. The proliferation of cholangio-carcinoma cell line QBC939 was detected after processing the cells with NE, phentolamine and prazosin. All the data were analyzed by chi-square test. Results The high positive expression rate of α1-adrenergic receptor was 68% (17/25) in patients with lymph node metastasis, which was significantly higher than 9% (1/11) in patients without lymph node metastasis (χ2=10.604, P<0.05). The high positive expression rate of α1-adrenergic receptor was 85% (11/13) in patients with middle and low positioned cholangiocarcinoma, which was significantly higher than 30% (7/23) in patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma (χ2=9.753, P<0.05). NE promoted the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cell line QBC939 by stimulating the expression of α1-adrenergic receptor, and in a concentration-dependent manner. The proliferative effect was weakened as time passed by, and it was eliminated by phentolamine and prazosin. Conclusions The expression of α1-adrenergic receptor is diverse due to lymph node metastasis and the location of the tumor, α1-adrenergic receptor with high expression may play an important role in the proliferation and metastasis of cholangiocarcinoma.     

α1-肾上腺素受体对胆管癌细胞增殖的影响

目的 探讨α1-肾上腺素受体对胆管癌细胞增殖的影响.方法 应用SABC免疫组织化学法检测2002年8月至2008年3月于西南医院行手术切除的36例人胆管癌组织和4例正常胆管组织中α1-肾上腺素受体的表达,并用去甲肾上腺素(NE)以及受体阻滞剂酚妥拉明、哌唑嗪处理胆管癌细胞,观察细胞的增殖变化.采用χ2检验分析结果.结果 发生胆管癌淋巴结转移的患者中α1-肾上腺素受体强阳性表达率为68%(17/25),明显高于未转移患者的9%(1/11),两者比较差异有统计学意义(χ2=10.604,P<0.05),且胆总管中、下段癌的α1-肾上腺素受体强阳性表达率为85%(11/13),高于肝门部胆管癌的30%(7/23),两者比较差异有统计学意义(χ2=9.753,P<0.05).NE促进胆管癌细胞的增殖,此作用呈浓度依赖性,随着时间的延长,促增殖作用逐渐减弱.该作用由α1-肾上腺素受体介导,在非选择性α-肾上腺素受体阻滞剂酚妥拉明及选择性α1-肾上腺素受体阻滞剂(哌唑嗪)存在的情况下可消除NE对胆管癌细胞的促增殖作用.结论 α1-肾上腺素受体的表达受淋巴结转移以及胆管癌部位影响,呈强阳性表达的α1-肾上腺素受体参与了胆管癌细胞增殖及转移过程.     

The progress of clinical uses of α2-adrenergic agonists in the peri-operative period

α2-adrenergic agonists produce sedation, anxiolysis, sympatholysis, and possess some analgesic properties because of the effect that decreasing the release of the norepinephrine in the sympathetic nerves ending of peripheral and central nervous system. The uses of α2 -adrenergic agonists such as cloniding and dexmedetomidine in the peri-operative period produced sedation, analgesia, and maintained the hemodynamic state stable. At the same time, it decreased the opioids consumption and its side effects. The clinical uses of clonidine and dexmedetomidine still needs further study.     

The progress of clinical uses of α2-adrenergic agonists in the peri-operative period

α2-adrenergic agonists produce sedation, anxiolysis, sympatholysis, and possess some analgesic properties because of the effect that decreasing the release of the norepinephrine in the sympathetic nerves ending of peripheral and central nervous system. The uses of α2 -adrenergic agonists such as cloniding and dexmedetomidine in the peri-operative period produced sedation, analgesia, and maintained the hemodynamic state stable. At the same time, it decreased the opioids consumption and its side effects. The clinical uses of clonidine and dexmedetomidine still needs further study.     

Effects of Ginsenoside Rb1 on proliferation of Schwann kcells in culture

Objective:To investigate the effects of Ginsenoside Rb1 on the proliferation ofSchwann cells in culture.Methods:Applying MTT assay and Thymidine incorporation assay,the effects of Ginsenoside Rb1 on the proliferation of Schwann cells isolated from the sciatic nerve of adult rat were studied.Results:Ginsenoside Rb1(10μg/ml)significantly induced Schwann cell proliferation,the effect was similar to NGF(50μg/ml).At high concentrations of Ginsenoside Rb1(1 mg/ml) ,the proliferation of Schwann cells was significantly inhibited.Conclusions:Ginsenoside Rb1 at the optimal concentratios is found to be effective in inducing the proliferation of Schwann cells ,but at higher concentrations the drug is cytotoxic for Schwann cells.     

Reduced expression of α-tocopherol-associated protein is associated with tumor cell proliferation and the-increased risk of prostate cancer recurrence

Aim： To examine the impact and prognostic significance of α-tocopherol associated protein （TAP） expression in a series of prostate cancer patients. Methods： Tissues from 87 patients underwent radical prostatectomy were examined for TAP expression by immunohistochemistry. The relationships of the staining results, the clinic pathological characteristics and the recurrence times were analyzed. Results： Compared with the adjacent areas of normal and benign glands, immunoreactivity of TAP was reduced in areas of prostate cancer. A lower TAP-positive cell number per mm^2 of the largest cancer area （defined as TAP-PN） was associated with higher clinical stage （r = -0.248, P = 0.0322）. Inverse associations were found among the TAP-PN and positive lymph nodes （r = -0.231, P = 0.0325）, preoperative prostatespecific antigen （PSA） levels （r = -0.423, P = 0.0043）, tumor size （r = -0.315, P = 0.0210） and elevated tumor cell proliferation, which was indicated by the staining of Ki-67 （r = -0.308, P = 0.0026）. TAP-PN was a significant predictor of recurrence univariately （P = 0.0006）, as well as multivariately, adjusted for known markers including preoperative PSA, clinical stage, Gleason score, surgical margin, extra-prostatic extension, seminal vesicle invasion and lymph node metastasis （P = 0.0012）. Conclusion： Reduced expression of TAP was associated with the cell proliferation status of prostate cancer, adverse pathological parameters and the increased risk of recurrence.     

Effects of laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy on the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule β1 and integrin 1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells and its significance

Objective To investigate the changes of the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells during laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy (LARG) and to explore the possible effects of LARG on the peritoneal metastasis. Methods From April to August 2008, LARG was performed for 26 patients with gastric cancer (laparoscopy group), while 20 cases underwent open radical gastrectomy (open group). Peritoneum of right upper belly was collected at 3 operation time points (the beginning, 2 hours, 4 hours). The expressions of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells at 3 time points were detected by immunohistochemistry. Results With the operation prolonging, the expression of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 was increased gradually in both LARG and open groups. The expression of integrin β1 in two groups was obviously increased at 4-hour time point as compared to the beginning (P<0.05). Besides, there were no significant differences of these two adhesion molecules among the three operation time points between two groups (P>0.05). Conclusions Compared with open surgery, LARG is not associated with a greater effect on the expression of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells, and may not promote peritoneal metastasis of gastric cancer through increasing the expression of adhesion molecule in peritoneal mesothelial cells.     

Effects of laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy on the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule β1 and integrin 1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells and its significance

Objective To investigate the changes of the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells during laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy (LARG) and to explore the possible effects of LARG on the peritoneal metastasis. Methods From April to August 2008, LARG was performed for 26 patients with gastric cancer (laparoscopy group), while 20 cases underwent open radical gastrectomy (open group). Peritoneum of right upper belly was collected at 3 operation time points (the beginning, 2 hours, 4 hours). The expressions of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells at 3 time points were detected by immunohistochemistry. Results With the operation prolonging, the expression of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 was increased gradually in both LARG and open groups. The expression of integrin β1 in two groups was obviously increased at 4-hour time point as compared to the beginning (P<0.05). Besides, there were no significant differences of these two adhesion molecules among the three operation time points between two groups (P>0.05). Conclusions Compared with open surgery, LARG is not associated with a greater effect on the expression of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells, and may not promote peritoneal metastasis of gastric cancer through increasing the expression of adhesion molecule in peritoneal mesothelial cells.     

Effects of laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy on the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule β1 and integrin 1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells and its significance

Objective To investigate the changes of the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells during laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy (LARG) and to explore the possible effects of LARG on the peritoneal metastasis. Methods From April to August 2008, LARG was performed for 26 patients with gastric cancer (laparoscopy group), while 20 cases underwent open radical gastrectomy (open group). Peritoneum of right upper belly was collected at 3 operation time points (the beginning, 2 hours, 4 hours). The expressions of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells at 3 time points were detected by immunohistochemistry. Results With the operation prolonging, the expression of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 was increased gradually in both LARG and open groups. The expression of integrin β1 in two groups was obviously increased at 4-hour time point as compared to the beginning (P<0.05). Besides, there were no significant differences of these two adhesion molecules among the three operation time points between two groups (P>0.05). Conclusions Compared with open surgery, LARG is not associated with a greater effect on the expression of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells, and may not promote peritoneal metastasis of gastric cancer through increasing the expression of adhesion molecule in peritoneal mesothelial cells.     

Effects of laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy on the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule β1 and integrin 1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells and its significance

Objective To investigate the changes of the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells during laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy (LARG) and to explore the possible effects of LARG on the peritoneal metastasis. Methods From April to August 2008, LARG was performed for 26 patients with gastric cancer (laparoscopy group), while 20 cases underwent open radical gastrectomy (open group). Peritoneum of right upper belly was collected at 3 operation time points (the beginning, 2 hours, 4 hours). The expressions of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells at 3 time points were detected by immunohistochemistry. Results With the operation prolonging, the expression of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 was increased gradually in both LARG and open groups. The expression of integrin β1 in two groups was obviously increased at 4-hour time point as compared to the beginning (P<0.05). Besides, there were no significant differences of these two adhesion molecules among the three operation time points between two groups (P>0.05). Conclusions Compared with open surgery, LARG is not associated with a greater effect on the expression of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells, and may not promote peritoneal metastasis of gastric cancer through increasing the expression of adhesion molecule in peritoneal mesothelial cells.     

Effects of laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy on the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule β1 and integrin 1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells and its significance

Objective To investigate the changes of the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells during laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy (LARG) and to explore the possible effects of LARG on the peritoneal metastasis. Methods From April to August 2008, LARG was performed for 26 patients with gastric cancer (laparoscopy group), while 20 cases underwent open radical gastrectomy (open group). Peritoneum of right upper belly was collected at 3 operation time points (the beginning, 2 hours, 4 hours). The expressions of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells at 3 time points were detected by immunohistochemistry. Results With the operation prolonging, the expression of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 was increased gradually in both LARG and open groups. The expression of integrin β1 in two groups was obviously increased at 4-hour time point as compared to the beginning (P<0.05). Besides, there were no significant differences of these two adhesion molecules among the three operation time points between two groups (P>0.05). Conclusions Compared with open surgery, LARG is not associated with a greater effect on the expression of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells, and may not promote peritoneal metastasis of gastric cancer through increasing the expression of adhesion molecule in peritoneal mesothelial cells.     

Effects of laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy on the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule β1 and integrin 1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells and its significance

Objective To investigate the changes of the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells during laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy (LARG) and to explore the possible effects of LARG on the peritoneal metastasis. Methods From April to August 2008, LARG was performed for 26 patients with gastric cancer (laparoscopy group), while 20 cases underwent open radical gastrectomy (open group). Peritoneum of right upper belly was collected at 3 operation time points (the beginning, 2 hours, 4 hours). The expressions of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells at 3 time points were detected by immunohistochemistry. Results With the operation prolonging, the expression of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 was increased gradually in both LARG and open groups. The expression of integrin β1 in two groups was obviously increased at 4-hour time point as compared to the beginning (P<0.05). Besides, there were no significant differences of these two adhesion molecules among the three operation time points between two groups (P>0.05). Conclusions Compared with open surgery, LARG is not associated with a greater effect on the expression of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells, and may not promote peritoneal metastasis of gastric cancer through increasing the expression of adhesion molecule in peritoneal mesothelial cells.     

Effects of laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy on the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule β1 and integrin 1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells and its significance

Objective To investigate the changes of the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells during laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy (LARG) and to explore the possible effects of LARG on the peritoneal metastasis. Methods From April to August 2008, LARG was performed for 26 patients with gastric cancer (laparoscopy group), while 20 cases underwent open radical gastrectomy (open group). Peritoneum of right upper belly was collected at 3 operation time points (the beginning, 2 hours, 4 hours). The expressions of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells at 3 time points were detected by immunohistochemistry. Results With the operation prolonging, the expression of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 was increased gradually in both LARG and open groups. The expression of integrin β1 in two groups was obviously increased at 4-hour time point as compared to the beginning (P<0.05). Besides, there were no significant differences of these two adhesion molecules among the three operation time points between two groups (P>0.05). Conclusions Compared with open surgery, LARG is not associated with a greater effect on the expression of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells, and may not promote peritoneal metastasis of gastric cancer through increasing the expression of adhesion molecule in peritoneal mesothelial cells.     

Effects of laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy on the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule β1 and integrin 1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells and its significance

Objective To investigate the changes of the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells during laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy (LARG) and to explore the possible effects of LARG on the peritoneal metastasis. Methods From April to August 2008, LARG was performed for 26 patients with gastric cancer (laparoscopy group), while 20 cases underwent open radical gastrectomy (open group). Peritoneum of right upper belly was collected at 3 operation time points (the beginning, 2 hours, 4 hours). The expressions of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells at 3 time points were detected by immunohistochemistry. Results With the operation prolonging, the expression of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 was increased gradually in both LARG and open groups. The expression of integrin β1 in two groups was obviously increased at 4-hour time point as compared to the beginning (P<0.05). Besides, there were no significant differences of these two adhesion molecules among the three operation time points between two groups (P>0.05). Conclusions Compared with open surgery, LARG is not associated with a greater effect on the expression of ICAM-1 and integrin β1 in peritoneal mesothelial cells, and may not promote peritoneal metastasis of gastric cancer through increasing the expression of adhesion molecule in peritoneal mesothelial cells.