Comparative analysis of transient receptor potential channel 5 opposite strand-induced gene expression patterns and protein-protein interactions in triple-negative breast cancer

In patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), high tumour mutation burden and aberrant oncogene expression profiles are some of the causes of poor prognosis. Therefore, it is necessary to identify aberrantly expressed oncogenes, since they have the potential to serve as therapeutic targets. Transient receptor potential channel 5 opposite strand (TRPC5OS) has been previously shown to function as a novel tumour inducer. However, the underlying mechanism of TRPC5OS function in TNBC remain to be elucidated. Therefore, in the present study TRPC5OS expression was first measured in tissue samples of patients with TNBC and a panel of breast cancer cell lines (ZR-75-1, MDA-MB-453, SK-BR-3, JIMT-1, BT474 and HCC1937) by using qRT-PCR and Western blotting. Subsequently, the possible effects of TRPC5OS on MDA-MB-231 cells proliferation were determined using Cell Counting Kit-8 and 5-Ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine assays after Lentiviral transfection of MDA-MB-231. In addition, potential interaction partners of TRPC5OS were explored using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)/MS. Gene expression patterns following TRPC5OS overexpression were also detected in MDA-MB-231 cells by using High-throughput sequencing. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopaedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis were then used to systematically verify the potential interactions among the TRPC5OS-regulated genes. The potential relationship between TRPC5OS-interacting proteins and gene expression patterns were studied using Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes/Proteins (STRING) analysis. TRPC5OS expression was found to be significantly higher in TNBC tumour tissues and breast cancer cell lines compared with luminal tumour tissues and ZR-75-1. In addition, the overexpression of TRPC5OS significantly increased cell proliferation. High-throughput sequencing results revealed that 5,256 genes exhibited differential expression following TRPC5OS overexpression, including 3,269 upregulated genes and 1,987 downregulated genes. GO analysis results indicated that the functions of these differentially expressed genes were enriched in the categories of ‘cell division’ and ‘cell proliferation’ regulation. KEGG analysis showed that the TRPC5OS-regulated genes were associated with processes of ‘homologous recombination’ and ‘TNF signalling pathways’. Subsequently, 17 TRPC5OS-interacting proteins were found using LC-MS/MS and STRING analysis. The most important protein among interacting proteins was ENO1 which was associated with glycolysis and regulated proliferation of cancer. In summary, data from the present study suggest that TRPC5OS overexpression can increase TNBC cell proliferation and ENO1 may be a potential target protein mediated by TRPC5OS. Therefore, TRPC5OS may serve as a novel therapeutic target for TNBC.     

内蒙古大学生学习倦怠分析

目的:了解内蒙古大学生学习倦怠的现状,为制定干预措施提供科学依据.方法:以<大学生学习倦怠问卷>为研究工具,对内蒙古自治区6所高校的438名大学生继续调查.结果:内蒙古大学生的学习倦怠程度较高;在行为不当上随着年级的增高程度减低;在情绪低落上,年级、专业和家庭所在地有交互作用.结论:内蒙古大学生的学习倦怠程度较高,由此我们可以看出地处西部欠发达地区的内蒙古自治区的教育水平有待加强.     

高效液相色谱法测定当归补血汤分煎液与合煎液中阿魏酸含量

目的；比较当归补血汤（当归，黄芪）分煎液与合煎液中阿魏酸含量。方法：采用HypersilC18，以甲醇-0.05%乙酸（45：55）为流动相，在324nm波长处测定。结果：分煎液阿魏液平均回收率为100.86%,RSD=2.33%。合煎液阿魏酸平均回收率为101.37%,RSD=1.52%。结论：合煎液中阿魏酸含量高于分煎液。     

Casticin prevents DSS induced ulcerative colitis in mice through inhibitions of NF‐κB pathway and ROS signaling

Casticin, a compound purified from the Chinese herb Viticis Fructus, has been proven effective in preventing tumor progression in previous studies. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a common inflammatory bowel disease that affects millions of people worldwide, but no effective and safe drugs are available. In this study, we aimed to study how did casticin affect UC by evaluating its effects on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)‐induced colitis in mice. Our data suggested that casticin attenuated body weight loss, colon length shortening, and pathological damage in the colon of DSS‐treated mice. Casticin decreased reactive oxygen species level and chemocytokines (IL‐1β, IL‐6, TNF‐α) productions in colon tissue. The decreased reactive oxygen species level and suppressed proinflammatory cytokines productions were also confirmed in casticin‐treated LPS‐stimulated RAW264.7 cells and hydrogen peroxide‐treated CACO‐2 cells in vitro. Mechanistically, casticin treatment prevented the profound activation of AKT signaling caused by DSS administration. And casticin inhibited the productions of proinflammatory chemocytokines through downregulating AKT/NF‐κB pathway in macrophages. Meanwhile, data revealed that casticin increased expressions of endogenous antioxidants peroxiredoxin 3 and MnSOD were through activation in FOXO3α signaling by downregulating AKT signaling in colon epithelium cells. Our findings demonstrated that casticin alleviated DSS‐induced UC by increasing the antioxidant enzyme peroxiredoxin 3 and MnSOD expressions, and decreasing the production of proinflammatory chemocytokines through inhibition of AKT signaling.     

淫羊藿甙对OVX大鼠成骨细胞Smad4 mRNA的作用

目的：探讨淫羊藿甙（icariin）抑制骨质疏松的细胞内信号机制。方法：36只雌性Wistar大鼠随机分成3组：OVX（双侧卵巢切除）；OVX-I （OVX并注射icariin）；OVX-E（OVX并注射雌二醇）。术后4，6，8周时检测血清碱性磷酸酶（AIJP）的含量，并于术后8周时测体质量，取股骨干分离培养成骨细胞，用RT-PCR检测各组成骨细胞Smad4的mRNA含量。结果：（1）Icariin可以控制OVX大鼠体质量增加。（2）术后4，6周OVX-I和OVX-E组血清ALP值升高差异无统计学意义；OVX组ALP升高值与其他2组间差异有统计学意义（P〈0．01）；术后8周OVX、OVX-I和OVX-E组血清ALP值依次降低，差异有统计学意义（P〈0．01）。（3）术后8周，RT-PCR显示OVX、OVX-I和OVX-E组Smad4的mRNA含量依次增高，以OVX-E组最多。结论：淫羊霍甙可抑制OVX大鼠血清ALP水平的升高，且可能通过提高Smad4 mRNA抑制OVX大鼠体质量的增加。     

Cluster phenotypes in a non-idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis fibrotic interstitial lung diseases cohort in Singapore

BackgroundNon-idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (F-ILDs) may demonstrate a progressive disease trajectory similar to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). We aimed to identify novel F-ILD phenotypes in a multi-ethnic South-East Asian population.MethodsF-ILD subjects (n=201) were analysed using unsupervised hierarchical cluster analysis and their outcomes compared against IPF (n=86).ResultsFour clusters were identified. Cluster 1 (n=53, 26.4%) comprised older Chinese males with high body mass index (BMI) and comorbidity burden, higher baseline forced vital capacity (FVC) percentage predicted and lower diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO) percentage predicted. They had similar mortality to IPF. Cluster 2 (n=67, 33.3%) had younger female non-smokers with low comorbidity burden, groundglass changes on high-resolution chest computed tomography (HRCT) and a positive anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) titre ≥1:160. They had lower baseline FVC and higher DLCO, low mortality and slower lung function decline. Cluster 3 (n=42, 20.9%) consisted male smokers with low comorbidity burden, emphysema on HRCT and high baseline lung function. They had low mortality and slow lung function decline. Cluster 4 (n=39, 19.4%) was the highest risk and comprised of mainly Indians with high BMI. They had the highest proportion of ischemic heart disease (IHD) and previous pulmonary tuberculosis. Subjects had the lowest baseline lung function, highest mortality, and fastest lung function decline. Survival differences across clusters remained significant following adjustment for treatment.ConclusionsWe identified four distinct F-ILD clinical phenotypes with varying disease trajectories. This demonstrates heterogeneity in F-ILD and the need for complementary approaches for classification and prognostication beyond ATS/ERS guideline diagnosis.     

Surface-engineered liposomes for dual-drug delivery targeting strategy against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

This study focused on the encapsulation of vancomycin(VAN) into liposomes coated with a red blood cell membrane with a targeting ligand, daptomycin–polyethylene glycol–1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine, formed by conjugation of DAPT and Nhydroxysuccinimidyl-polyethylene glycol-1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine.This formulation is capable of providing controlled and targeted drug delivery to the bacterial cytoplasm. We performed MALDI-TOF, NMR and FTIR analyses to conf...     

Pergolide protects CA1 neurons from apoptosis in a gerbil model of global cerebral ischemia

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of dopamine (DA) receptor agonists and antagonists on neuronal apoptosis in hippocampal CA1 region after forebrain ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in gerbils. METHODS: Gerbil forebrain ischemia was induced by occluding bilateral carotid arteries for 5 minutes. The open field test, hematoxylin-eosin staining and in situ terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) methods were used 1, 3 and 7 days after reperfusion. Western blot was used to examine the phosphorylation of c-Jun. RESULTS: Pergolide could significantly reduce the habituation impairments of ischemic gerbils, increase the number of normal neurons and reduce the number of apoptotic neurons in hippocampal CA1 region after reperfusion. SKF38393, SCH23390 and spiperone had no effects on these changes in this transient I/R injury model. Furthermore, pergolide can significantly reduce the phosphorylation of c-Jun induced by transient forebrain ischemia.     

经皮加压钢板系统治疗老年转子间骨折:与动力髋螺钉系统的比较

背景:转子间骨折老年患者多合并骨质疏松和其他慢性疾病,保守治疗极易导致卧床并发症.目的:评价经皮加压钢板系统内固定治疗老年转子间骨折的疗效.方法:总结2007-06/2009-06收治经皮加压钢板系统植入治疗的转子间骨折老年患者32例和2007/2011采用动力髋螺钉系统治疗股骨转子间骨折患者40例的临床资料,比较2种方法手术操作时间、术中出血量及Harris评价术后疗效.结果与结论:经皮加压钢板系统治疗手术操作时间、术中出血量明显少于动力髋螺钉系统治疗,而2组Harris评分优良率接近.说明经皮加压钢板内固定也可有效治疗老年人转子间骨折,且手术操作简单,有利于减少手术并发症发生.