瘦素和瘦素受体在食管癌中的表达及其意义

Objective To investigate the role of leptin and leptin receptor in carcinogensis and development of esophageal carcinoma. Methods The expression of leptin and leptin receptor was detected in 52 cases of esophageal carcinoma tissues and 49 cases of normal esophageal tissues by immunohistochemistry. The correlation between their expression and clinicopathological parameters was also analysized. Results The expression rate of leptin and leptin receptor in esophageal carcinoma was 78. 8% (41/52) and 82.7% (43/52) respectively, and the rate in normal esophagus was 58.3% (28/49) and 59.2% (29/49) respectively. The expression rate of leptin and leptin receptor both had statistically significantly differences between esophageal carcinoma and normal esophagus tissues (P ＜ 0. 05). The expression rate of leptin was associated with position, tumor size, differentiation, lymphatic metastasis and TNM stage (P ＜ 0. 05 ). Conclusion Leptin and leptin receptor were dually expressed in esophageal carcinoma.They played important roles in the process of carcinogensis and development of esophageal carcinoma.     

瘦素和瘦素受体在食管癌中的表达及其意义

Objective To investigate the role of leptin and leptin receptor in carcinogensis and development of esophageal carcinoma. Methods The expression of leptin and leptin receptor was detected in 52 cases of esophageal carcinoma tissues and 49 cases of normal esophageal tissues by immunohistochemistry. The correlation between their expression and clinicopathological parameters was also analysized. Results The expression rate of leptin and leptin receptor in esophageal carcinoma was 78. 8% (41/52) and 82.7% (43/52) respectively, and the rate in normal esophagus was 58.3% (28/49) and 59.2% (29/49) respectively. The expression rate of leptin and leptin receptor both had statistically significantly differences between esophageal carcinoma and normal esophagus tissues (P ＜ 0. 05). The expression rate of leptin was associated with position, tumor size, differentiation, lymphatic metastasis and TNM stage (P ＜ 0. 05 ). Conclusion Leptin and leptin receptor were dually expressed in esophageal carcinoma.They played important roles in the process of carcinogensis and development of esophageal carcinoma.     

瘦素对人乳腺癌裸鼠移植瘤雌激素受体α、βmRNA的调控作用

目的通过荷人乳腺癌裸鼠模型来进行在体研究外源性人类瘦素对移植瘤组织内雌激素受体(ER)a、β mRNA的调控作用.方法应用人乳腺癌MCF-7细胞制备荷人乳腺癌裸鼠模型,随机分成瘦素实验组(n=30)及0.9%的氯化钠溶液对照组(n=30).实验组采用瘤周皮下注射人重组瘦素连续15 d,对照组给予皮下注射相同剂量0.9%的氯化钠溶液.实时荧光PCR法扩增移植瘤组织内ERα、ERβ mRNA并进行相对定量分析.结果成功建立荷人乳腺癌裸鼠模型,并进行了瘤周皮下注射人类瘦素干预.ERα mRNA表达量在瘦素组高于0.9%的氯化钠溶液组(P＜0.01),ERβmRNA表达量在瘦素组低于0.9%的氯化钠溶液组(P＜0.01).结论通过瘤周皮下注射人类瘦素来干预荷人乳腺癌裸鼠是安全的.ERα与ERβ都可作为人类瘦素的作用靶点.外源性人类瘦素可以上调人乳腺癌裸鼠异种移植瘤内ERαmRNA的表达,下调ERβ mRNA的表达.

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Objective To investigate the different effect of exogenous leptin on estrogen receptor α,β mRNA in human breast tumor tissue in nude mice xenograft models. Methods We made nude mice xenograft models of MCF-7 human breast cancer cells cultured in vitro, then divided them into experimental group of]eptin( n = 30)and control group of normal saline( n = 30)randomly. The models of experimental group were injected subcutaneously the recombinant human leptin for 15 consecutive days, the models of control group were injected subcutaneously the same dose of normal saline. A real- time quantitative RT- PCR assay was developed to quantify the expression of estrogen receptor α, β mRNA in tumor tissue, using the relative quantitative analysis. Results The leptin-intervened nude mice xenograft models were safely established. The relative quantitation of estrogen receptor α mRNA was significantly higher in the leptin group than in the normal saline group ( P ＜ 0.01 ), the relative quantitation of estrogen receptor β mRNA was significantly lower in the leptin group than in the normal saline group ( P ＜ 0. 01 ). Conclusion The nude mice xenograft models can be safely intervened with human leptin by subcutaneous injection around tumor.Estrogen receptor is one of the targets of leptin in the progress of breast cancer. Exogenous human leptin can up- regulate the expression of estrogen receptor α and down- regulate the expression of the estrogen receptor βin nude mice xenograft models of human breast tumor.     

上皮钙黏素1基因启动子甲基化对结肠癌上皮钙黏素和β-连接素表达的影响

目的 探讨上皮钙黏素基因(CDH1)启动子甲基化与结肠癌上皮钙黏素(E-cadherin)及β-连接素(β-catenin)的表达及临床病理特征的关系.方法 采用甲基化特异性PCR技术检测68例结肠腺癌组织、癌旁组织及正常黏膜组织中CDH1基因启动子甲基化的状况.采用免疫组织化学法检测E-cadherin及β-catenin蛋白的表达.结果 癌旁组织及癌组织中CDH1启动子甲基化的阳性表达分别为32.4%(22/68)、57.4%(39/68),正常组织均为阴性表达(P<0.05).E-cadherin在正常组织、癌旁组织及腺癌组织中阳性表达率分别为92.6%、66.2%和44.1%.正常组织中β-catenin均表达于细胞膜上,无胞质和(或)胞核表达,而β-catenin在癌旁组织及癌组织中胞质和(或)胞核表达分别为29.4%和50.0%.CDH1基因启动子甲基化阳性率与E-cadherin表达则呈负相关(r=-0.312,P=0.01),与β-catenin胞质和(或)胞核表达呈正相关(r=0.309,P=0.018).CDH1基因启动子甲基化及E-cadherin、β-catenin的异常表达均与结肠癌分化程度及转移密切相关(P<0.05).结论 CDH1基因启动子甲基化可能是导致结肠癌E-cadherin与β-catenin异常表达及肿瘤侵袭性增强的重要原因.

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Objective To investigate the relationship between methylation of the CDH1 gene promoter on the expression of E-cadherin and β-catenin, and to evaluate the correlation with clinicopathological characteristics of the colonic carcinoma. Methods Methylation specific PCR (MSP) was used to detect CDH1 gene promoter methylation in the cancer tissue, adjacent tissues and normal tissues in 68 patients. The expression of E-cadherin and β-catenin was determined by immunohistochemistry staining. Results The positive rate of CDH1 gene promoter methylation was 32.4% in adjacent tissues and 57.4% in cancer tissue, while no detectable methylation was found in all the normal tissues. The difference was statistically significant. The positive rate of E-cadherin was 92.6% in the normal tissues, 66.2% in the adjacent tissues and 44.1% in the cancer tissues. In all normal tissues, β-catenin was expressed only at the cellular membrane but not in the cytosol or nucleus, while the expression of β-catenin was present in the cytosol or nucleus in 29.4% of the adjacent tissues and 50.0% of the cancer tissues. The positive rate of CDH1 gene promoter methylation was negatively correlated with E-cadherin expression (r =-0.312,P =0.01) and positively correlated with β-catenin cytosolic/nucleus expression(r=0.309,P=0.018). The differentiation and metastasis of colonic carcinoma were associated with the aberrant expression of E-cadherin, β-catenin, and methylation of CDH1 promoter (P<0.05). Conclusion CDH1 gene promoter methylation may lead to aberrant expression of E-cadherin and β-catenin in colonic carcinoma, and may play an important role in promoting the invasion of tumor.     

三磷酸腺苷结合盒转运体成员2在人脑胶质瘤中的表达及其与神经巢蛋白表达的关系

Objective To study the expression of ATP-binding cassette superfamily G member 2 ( ABCG2) and its relationship with the malignant degree and expression of nestin in human gliomas. Methods Fifty-two gliomas of different WHO grades and 8 normal brain tissues were detected for the mRNA expression of ABCG2 by using real-time quantitive polymerase chain reaction (PCR). And the protein expression of ABCG2 and nestin was detected by immunohistochemistry. Results The mRNA of ABCG2 was overexpressed in gliomas as compared with that in normal brain tissues (P<0. 05), and up-regulated with the increase of pathologic degrees (P<0. 05 ). The positive protein expression rate of ABCG2 in 52 gliomas was 32.7%. The positive rate was significantly higher in grade Ⅲ-Ⅳ than in grade Ⅰ -Ⅱ (x2 =4. 62, P < 0. 05). And the expression level of ABCG2 was obviously related with the expression of nestin (x2= 7. 60,P < 0.05). Conclusion The expression level of ABCG2 was obviously related with glioma pathological grade and the expression of nestin. Brain tumor stem cells may have some homology with nerve stem cells.     

三磷酸腺苷结合盒转运体成员2在人脑胶质瘤中的表达及其与神经巢蛋白表达的关系

Objective To study the expression of ATP-binding cassette superfamily G member 2 ( ABCG2) and its relationship with the malignant degree and expression of nestin in human gliomas. Methods Fifty-two gliomas of different WHO grades and 8 normal brain tissues were detected for the mRNA expression of ABCG2 by using real-time quantitive polymerase chain reaction (PCR). And the protein expression of ABCG2 and nestin was detected by immunohistochemistry. Results The mRNA of ABCG2 was overexpressed in gliomas as compared with that in normal brain tissues (P<0. 05), and up-regulated with the increase of pathologic degrees (P<0. 05 ). The positive protein expression rate of ABCG2 in 52 gliomas was 32.7%. The positive rate was significantly higher in grade Ⅲ-Ⅳ than in grade Ⅰ -Ⅱ (x2 =4. 62, P < 0. 05). And the expression level of ABCG2 was obviously related with the expression of nestin (x2= 7. 60,P < 0.05). Conclusion The expression level of ABCG2 was obviously related with glioma pathological grade and the expression of nestin. Brain tumor stem cells may have some homology with nerve stem cells.     

BRCA1和BRCA2在胶东半岛地区女性散发性乳腺癌中的表达研究

Objective To study the expression and clinical significance of BRCA1 and BRCA2 in sporadic breast cancer in women of Jiaodong peninsula. Methods Immunohistochemistry and tissue array were used to detect the expression of BRCA1 and BRCA2 in 100 cases of sporadic breast cancer and 30 cases of benign breast tumor in women of Jiaodong peninsula. Results ① The expression rate of BRCA1 and BRCA2 was 49% (49/100) and 50% (50/100) in breast cancer, 80% (24/30) and 83.33% (25/30) in benign breast lesions respectively. The expression rate of BRCA1 and BRCA2 in breast cancer was lower than that in benign breast lesions (P<0.05). ② The expression of BRCA1 and BRCA2 was uncorrelated with factors such as tumor size, lymphatic metastases, age and menopause or not(P>0.05). ③ There was no dependency between the expression of BRCA1 and BRCA2 (P> 0. 05). Conclusions The expression rate of BRCA1 and BRCA2 in breast carcinoma in women of Jiaodong peninsula was lower than that in benign breast lesions, suggesting that the expression of BRCA1 and BRCA2 was related to the occurrence of sporadic breast carcinoma in women of Jiaodong peninsula. However, the role of BRCA1 and BRCA2 in the genesis and development of the breast carcinoma is independent.     

肌动蛋白交联蛋白与血管内皮生长因子在肾细胞癌中的表达及其相关性

Objective To investigate the expression of Fascin and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and the correlation with the biological behaviors. Methods The immunohistochemistry staining method was used to detect the expression of Fascin and VEGF in 92 cases of RCC and 20 cases of normal renal tissues as controls. Results The expression of Fascin in carcinoma tissue was significantly higher than that in normal tissues ( P ＜ 0. 05 ). Positive expression of Fascin and VEGF in renal cell carcinoma tissue was correlated with tumor grade ( P ＜ 0. 05 ) and clinical stage (P ＜0. 05 ) , but not with age, gender and different histological categories (P ＞ 0. 05 ). There was also a positive correlation between Fascin and VEGF (P ＜ 0. 05 ). Conclusion Fascin and VEGF are objective markers to estimate the behaviors of renal cell carcinoma.     

肌动蛋白交联蛋白与血管内皮生长因子在肾细胞癌中的表达及其相关性

Objective To investigate the expression of Fascin and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and the correlation with the biological behaviors. Methods The immunohistochemistry staining method was used to detect the expression of Fascin and VEGF in 92 cases of RCC and 20 cases of normal renal tissues as controls. Results The expression of Fascin in carcinoma tissue was significantly higher than that in normal tissues ( P ＜ 0. 05 ). Positive expression of Fascin and VEGF in renal cell carcinoma tissue was correlated with tumor grade ( P ＜ 0. 05 ) and clinical stage (P ＜0. 05 ) , but not with age, gender and different histological categories (P ＞ 0. 05 ). There was also a positive correlation between Fascin and VEGF (P ＜ 0. 05 ). Conclusion Fascin and VEGF are objective markers to estimate the behaviors of renal cell carcinoma.     

雌激素受体-β在膀胱尿路上皮癌中的表达及其临床意义

目的 观察雌激素受体β(ER-β)在膀胱癌中的表达及其与临床病理特征的关系,探讨其临床意义.方法 采用免疫组织化学SP法检测ER-β蛋白在146例膀胱尿路上皮癌和25例正常膀胱黏膜中的表达.结果 ER-β蛋白在膀胱癌组织中阳性表达率为44.5%,在正常膀胱黏膜组织阳性表达率为20.0%,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).ER-β的表达率随着膀胱癌病理分级和临床分期的升高而增高(P＜0.05),而且与患者性别明显相关,女性阳性率显著高于男性患者(P＜0.05).结论 ER-β在膀胱癌组织中表达有明显的性别差异,且与膀胱癌的分化和浸润性进展密切相关,提示ER-β蛋白可能在膀胱癌的发生发展中起重要作用.

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Objective To investigate the expression of estrogen receptor beta (ER-β) in bladder urothelial carcinoma and to explore its clinical significance.Methods Immunohistochemical SP method was employed to detected the expression of ER-β in bladder cancer tissue ( 146 cases) and the normal controls (25 cases).In addition,clinicopathological data of them were analyzed.Results The positive expression rate of ER-β in bladder cancer tissue was 44.5%,but low positive expression rate (20.0% )was found in normal bladder tissue.The expression of ER-β was markedly associated with tumor pathological grade and clinical stage ( P＜0.05).Moreover,the expression of ER-β was observed more frequently in female (59.6%) than male (37.4%) (P＜0.05 ).Conclusion The sex difference in expression of ER-β is associated with differentiation and invasion in bladder urothelial carcinoma,it implies that ER-β might play important roles in the development and progression of bladder cancer.     

瘦素及其受体在胃癌中的表达

目的研究瘦素(Leptin)和瘦素受体(ob-R)在胃癌组织中的表达并探讨其在胃癌发生、发展过程中的作用。方法采用免疫组织化学染色方法检测54例胃癌组织中瘦素和瘦素蛋白的表达。并就其表达与临床病理组织学参数之间的关系进行了相关性分析。结果54例胃癌组织中瘦素和瘦素受体的的表达率为72．22％(39／54)和74．07％(40／54)，肠型胃癌瘦素表达率明显高于弥漫性胃癌。瘦素的表达率与肿瘤组织分化、癌肿大小、转移、TNM分期有关。结论瘦素和瘦素受体以双重表达方式存在于胃癌组织中，参与胃癌的早期发生过程并在其发展中起一定作用。     

瘦素及瘦素受体在乳腺癌中的表达及临床意义

目的 探讨瘦素及其受体mRNA及蛋白的表达在乳腺癌发生、发展中的意义。方法 采用巢式逆转录-聚合酶链反应〈RT-PCR）和免疫组织化学方法检测39例乳腺癌及其周围正常乳腺组织瘦素及其受体的mRNA及蛋白表达，分析乳腺癌组织瘦素与瘦素受体表达的相关性及其与临床病理之间的关系。结果 瘦素mRNA及蛋白在正常乳腺及乳腺癌组织阳性表达率均为100．00％；瘦素受体mRNA和蛋白在乳腺癌组织阳性表达率为74．40％。正常乳腺组织mRNA阳性表达率7．69％；瘦素及其受体在乳腺癌组织的表达量高于正常组织。差异具有统计学意义（P〈0．01）；瘦素受体的表达与瘦素表达明显相关（P〈0．01）。瘦素及瘦素受体高表达与乳腺癌的转移及浸润明显相关（P〈0．01）。结论 瘦素在乳腺癌的发生发展中可能起着促进作用，瘦素及其受体表达情况可以作为乳腺癌诊断或预后的指标。     

正常月经周期子宫内膜瘦素和瘦素受体的表达

目的　探讨瘦素和瘦素受体系统在正常月经周期子宫内膜表达特点及其意义。　方法　应用免疫组织化学方法检测 60例正常月经周期子宫内膜瘦素和瘦素长受体蛋白的表达。原位杂交技术测定 2 5例子宫内膜瘦素和瘦素长受体mRNA。　结果　瘦素蛋白在子宫内膜腺体和间质呈阳性或强阳性表达 ,月经周期各期间无显著差异 ;瘦素长受体蛋白在子宫内膜间质中呈弱阳性或阴性表达 ,月经周期各期间无显著差异 ;瘦素长受体蛋白在子宫内膜腺体的表达分泌期显著高于增殖期 (P <0 .0 0 1 )。瘦素和瘦素长受体mRNA在增殖期和分泌期子宫内膜的腺体和间质中均呈阳性表达。　结论　瘦素长受体蛋白在分泌期子宫内膜腺体表达增强 ,有可能在孕卵着床过程中发挥作用     

Effect of leptin on bone metabolism in rat model of traumatic brain injury and femoral fracture

Objective: To observe serum and callus leptin expression within the setting of fracture and traumatic brain injury (TBI).Methods: Atotal of 64 male SD rats were randomized equally into 4 groups: nonoperated group, TBI group, fraeture group, and fracture+TBI group. Rats were sacrificed at 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks after fracture+TBI. Serum leptin was detected using radioimmunoassay, and callus formation was measured radiologically. Callus leptin was analyzed by immunohistochemistry.Results: Serum ieptin levels in the fracture group, TBI group and combined fracture+TBI group were all significantly increased compared with control group at the 2 week time-point (P＜0.05). Serum leptin in the combined fracture +TBI group was significantly higher than that in the fracture and TBI groups at 4 and 8 weeks after injury (P＜0. 05).The percentage of leptin-positive cells in the fracture+TBI callus and callus volume were significantly higher than those in the fracture-only group (P＜0.01).Conclusions: We demonstrated elevated leptin expression within healing bone especially in the first 8 weeks in a rat model of fracture and TBI. A close association exists between leptin levels and the degree of callus formation in fractures.     

Survivin在食管癌中的表达及其与bcl-2表达关系的相关研究

目的探讨Survivin在食管癌组织中的表达及其与bcl-2蛋白表达的相关性。方法应用免疫组织化学SP法,检测Survivin、bcl-2蛋白在68例食管癌组织和20例正常食管组织中的表达。结果Survivin蛋白在正常食管组织中低表达或不表达,68例食管癌组织中,49例表达阳性,占72.1%。Survivin蛋白表达与分化程度、淋巴结转移密切相关(P<0.05)。食管癌组织bcl-2蛋白表达阳性、阴性组中,Survivin蛋白阳性表达率分别为94.7%(36/38)和43.3%(13/30),两者比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。Survivin蛋白表达与bcl-2蛋白表达密切相关。结论Survivin在食管癌组织中表达上调,通过抑制细胞凋亡,在食管癌的发生中起到重要作用;凋亡相关基因bcl-2的上调与Survivin的表达可能在食管癌变中起协同作用。     

CD105和细胞周期蛋白D1协同表达与食管鳞癌淋巴结转移及预后的关系

目的 探讨食管鳞癌中CD105和细胞周期蛋白D1(cyclin D1)的协同表达与淋巴结转移和预后的关系.方法 应用免疫组织化学方法检测南通市第一人民医院收治的80例食管鳞癌患者食管鳞癌组织中CD105和cyclin D1的表达,分析两者协同表达与食管鳞癌淋巴结转移及预后的关系.选取80例正常食管组织作对照.采用方差分析或t检验、x2检验、Pearson相关分析,生存分析采用Kaplan-Meier法,CD105的表达用微血管密度(MVD)值以-x±s表示.结果 食管鳞癌组织和正常食管组织CD105表达分别为36±8和11±3;Cyclin D1阳性表达率分别为61%(49/80)和23%(18/80),两者比较,差异有统计学意义(t=25.129,x2=4.972,P<0.05).按照食管鳞癌中CD105标记的MVD均值36为界,分为LCD105(MVD≤36)和HCD105(MVD＞36),其中LCD 44例,HCD 36例.LCD105淋巴结转移9例,HCD淋巴结转移26例.Cyclin D1阳性表达者有淋巴结转移28例,阴性表达者淋巴结转移7例.经Pearson列联相关分析显示CD105高表达、cyclin D1阳性表达与淋巴结转移有关(x2=21.562,9.217,P<0.05).HCD105+cyclin D1阳性28例,生存时间为(31±6)个月;LCD105+cyclin D1阳性21例,生存时间为(47±7)个月;HCD105+cyclin D1阴性8例,生存时间为(51±9)个月;LCD105+cyclin D1阴性23例,生存时间为(61±5)个月,4者比较,差异有统计学意义(F=11.76,P<0.05).结论 CD105和cyclin D1两者协同表达可作为判断食管鳞癌预后的指标.     

食管鳞癌与细胞因子信号转导负调控因子3及其DNA甲基化的关系

目的 检测食管鳞癌(ESCC)组织中细胞因子信号转导负调控因子3(SOCS3)的DNA甲基化、mRNA及蛋白表达水平,探讨其在食管鳞癌发生、发展、浸润和转移中的作用.方法 采用甲基化特异性聚合酶链反应(MSP)、Real-Time聚合酶链反应(PCR)和Western blot法分别检测43例食管鳞癌组织中SOCS3的DNA甲基化、mRNA和蛋白表达水平,并与相应的癌旁正常食管组织进行对照研究,分析其与临床病理参数的关系.结果 (1)食管鳞癌组织SOCS3 DNA甲基化的阳性率(79.1%)明显高于癌旁组织(14.0%,P＜0.01);(2)食管鳞癌组织SOCS3 mRNA相对表达强度比值(0.53±0.30)明显低于癌旁组织(1.15±0.44,P＜0.01),食管鳞癌组织中甲基化组的SOCS3 mRNA表达(0.45±0.24)显著低于非甲基化组(0.86±0.29,P＜0.05);(3)食管鳞癌组织SOCS3蛋白表达(1.66±0.22)显著低于癌旁组织(1.83±0.15,P＜0.01),食管鳞癌组织中甲基化组SOCS3蛋白表达(1.61±0.21)显著低于非甲基化组(1.87±0.15,P＜0.01);(4)在TNM分期中Ⅲ期组表达均低于Ⅰ～Ⅱ期组(P＜0.05),伴有淋巴结转移组表达也都低于无淋巴结转移组(P＜0.05),未发现其在性别、年龄、家族史、吸烟史中有明显差异(P＞0.05);(5)食管鳞癌组织中SOCS3mRNA表达及其蛋白表达水平与肿瘤分化级别呈正相关(0.301＜r＜1,P＜0.05),与TNM分期、淋巴结转移呈负相关(-1＜r＜-0.301,P＜0.05).结论 食管鳞癌组织中SOCS3 DNA甲基化阳性率高,导致SOCS3基因表达下调,与食管鳞癌的分化、浸润和转移密切相关.     

Expression of leptin and leptin receptor in the testis of fertile and infertile patients

The aim of our study was to investigate the relationships between the expression of leptin, leptin receptor in the testis and spermatogenesis, and testosterone (T) concentration in infertile men. Testicular tissue samples were collected from the testes of five fertile volunteers, eight patients with obstructive azoospermia (OA), six patients with Sertoli cell-only syndrome (SCO) and 32 oligospermic patients with varicocele testis. In testicular tissue, leptin and leptin receptor were identified by staining with polyclonal antibodies. Serum follicle stimulating hormone, lutenising hormone (LH), and T were determined by chemiluminescence assays. Leptin was expressed on germ cells, mainly on spermatocytes. The ratio of immunostained germ cells to total germ cells was inversely correlated with the concentration of T (r = -0.32, P = 0.01), sperm concentration (r = -0.51, P = 0.002) and Johnsen's score (r = -0.44,P = 0.005). In contrast, leptin receptor immunostained cells were found in the interstitium, primarily in Leydig cells. Leptin receptor expression on Leydig cells was inversely correlated with serum T concentration (r = -0.50, P < 0.001). The dysfunction of spermatogenesis is associated with an increase in leptin and leptin receptor expression in the testis.     

Up-regulation of leptin in adipocytes exposed to high glucose and its effect in peritoneal angiogenesis

Objective By simulating a high-glucose condition of peritoneal dialysis (PD) fluid, to explore the effect of high glucose on the expression of leptin and its relationship with peritoneal angiogenesis. Methods Adipocytes differentiated from 3T3-L1 were divided into high glucose group (139 mmol/l glucose) and high mannitol group. Leptin levels in supernatant collected at 0 h, 12 h, 24 h and 48 h were measured by ELISA. Endothelial cells (ECs) were respectively cultured with normal glouse, high glucose, high mannitol condition, supernatants of adipocyte induced by normal glouse, high glucose and high mannitol, high glucose supernatants+leptin antibody, and high mannitol supernatants+leptin antibody. Tubular structure formation and migration of ECs were detected. Results Adipocytes exposed to high glucose for 48 h produced more leptin as compared with control group, high mannitol group, 12 h-high glucose group and 24 h-high glucose group (all P＜0.05). Compared with ECs in normal group, ECs in high glucose had less tubular structure formation and increased migration (all P＜0.01). Compared with those of ECs in high glucose, the tubular structure formation and the migration of ECs in adipocyte supernatants induced by high glucose had increased (all P＜0.01), and these effects were reduced by leptin antibody (all P＜0.01). Conclusion There is an up-regulation of leptin in adipocytes exposed to high glucose, which may be an alternative way to prevent peritoneal angiogenesis.