SIX2在骨肉瘤组织中表达及其对细胞血管生成与阿霉素耐药逆转的影响

探究SIX2在骨肉瘤组织中表达及其对细胞血管生成与阿霉素耐药逆转的影响。方法 收集2019年3月—2021年12月我院行骨肉瘤手术切除的105例患者的组织标本,免疫组化检测骨肉瘤组织中SIX2表达和微血管密度（MVD）计数;检测骨肉瘤组织中SIX2 mRNA表达水平。将人骨肉瘤细胞系MG-63分为MG-63组、si-NC A组、si-SIX2 A组,将通过阿霉素耐药得到的骨肉瘤阿霉素耐药细胞株MG-63/R分为MG-63/R组、si-NC B组和si-SIX2 B组。分别用MTT法、克隆实验、流式细胞术及Transwell法检测细胞耐药性、细胞增殖、细胞凋亡和细胞侵袭。结果 在骨肉瘤组织中,SIX2阳性表达会随着MVD值升高而增加（P＜0.05）。骨肉瘤组织中SIX2阳性表达与TNM分期、软组织浸润和淋巴结远处转移相关（P＞0.05）。与MG-63组相比,si-SIX A组细胞的血管形成能力明显降低（P＜0.05）;与MG-63/R组相比,si-SIX2 B组细胞IC50、细胞克隆数和细胞侵袭能力均显著降低,细胞凋亡能力明显增加,细胞耐药指数逆转倍数为2.51倍（P＜0.05）。结论 SIX2在骨肉瘤组织中呈高表达,且随着SIX2表达的升高肿瘤血管生成能力也增加;抑制SIX2表达可有效抑制骨肉瘤组织的生成,逆转骨肉瘤细胞阿霉素耐药     

Effect of interferon alpha,interferon beta,and interferon gamma on the in vitro growth of human renal adenocarcinoma cells

Interferon-, interferon-, and interferon- differ in their antiproliferative effects for several cell lines. Interferons were thus assessed for their activity in inhibiting proliferation of three renal cell carcinoma cell lines. The malignant epithelial phenotype of each of these cell lines was confirmed by electron microscopy, histology, karyotype and tumorigenicity. When compared on an anti-viral unit basis, naturally produced interferon- was more effective than natural interferon- for all cell lines and clones. Proliferation of each of the cell lines was inhibited by interferon-. In all cases, removal of interferons from culture media resulted in resumption of the rate of cell growth after a variable delay of 6–10 days. If the antiproliferative effects of interferons predominate in mediating tumor regression, clinical response may depend upon the type of interferon to which the tumor is exposed.     

妊高征母亲早产儿IL—6和GM—CSF检测的意义

目的:探讨妊高征母亲早产儿的IL-6和GM-CSF变化.方法:用ELISA方法检测11例妊高征母亲娩出早产儿的IL-6和GM-CSF并与11例正常新生儿对照组比较.结果:妊高征母亲早产儿的IL-6(1084±113pg/m1)和GM-CSF(144士20.1pg/ml)均较正常对照组增高(P＜0.01).结论:IL-6和GM-CSF可能在妊高征及早产中发挥重要作用.     

Evidence-Based Strategies for the Treatment of Peritoneal Malignancies during Health Care Resource Restriction: The COVID-19 Pandemic

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has put enormous pressure on hospital resources, and has affected all aspects of patient care. As operative volumes decrease, cancer surgeries must be triaged and prioritized with careful thought and attention to ensure maximal benefit for the maximum number of patients. Peritoneal malignancies present a unique challenge, as surgical management can be resource intensive, but patients have limited non-surgical treatment options. This review summarizes current data on outcomes and resource utilization to help inform decision-making and case prioritization in times of constrained health care resources. Methods: A rapid literature review was performed, examining surgical and non-surgical outcomes data for peritoneal malignancies. Narrative data synthesis was cross-referenced with relevant societal guidelines. Peritoneal malignancy surgeons and medical oncologists reviewed recommendations to establish a national perspective on case triage and mitigating treatment strategies. Results and Conclusions: Triage of peritoneal malignancies during this time of restricted health care resource is nuanced and requires multidisciplinary discussion with consideration of individual patient factors. Prioritization should be given to patients where delay may compromise resectability of disease, and where alternative treatment options are lacking. Mitigating strategies such as systemic chemotherapy and/or surgical deferral may be utilized with close surveillance for disease stability or progression, which may affect surgical urgency. Unique hospital capacity, and ability to manage the complex post-operative course for these patients must also be considered to ensure patient and system needs are aligned.     

Respiratory oxygen uptake is associated with survival in a cohort of ventilated trauma and burn patients

Background

Little data is available in the literature about the role of end tidal oxygen in critically ill patients. We sought to identify the association between the level of respiratory oxygen and clinical outcomes in critically-ill ventilated trauma and burn patients.

Molecular Cloning and Characterization of Rhesus Monkey Platelet Glycoprotein Ibα, a major ligand-binding subunit of GPIb-IX-V complex

Introduction

Through binding to von Willebrand factor (VWF), platelet glycoprotein (GP) Ibα, the major ligand-binding subunit of the GPIb-IX-V complex, initiates platelet adhesion and aggregation in response to exposed VWF or elevated fluid-shear stress. There is little data regarding non-human primate platelet GPIbα. This study cloned and characterized rhesus monkey (Macaca Mullatta) platelet GPIbα.

Materials and Methods

DNAMAN software was used for sequence analysis and alignment. N/O-glycosylation sites and 3-D structure modelling were predicted by online OGPET v1.0, NetOGlyc 1.0 Server and SWISS-MODEL, respectively. Platelet function was evaluated by ADP- or ristocetin-induced platelet aggregation.

Results

Rhesus monkey GPIbα contains 2,268 nucleotides with an open reading frame encoding 755 amino acids. Rhesus monkey GPIbα nucleotide and protein sequences share 93.27% and 89.20% homology respectively, with human. Sequences encoding the leucine-rich repeats of rhesus monkey GPIbα share strong similarity with human, whereas PEST sequences and N/O-glycosylated residues vary. The GPIbα−binding residues for thrombin, filamin A and 14-3-3ζ are highly conserved between rhesus monkey and human. Platelet function analysis revealed monkey and human platelets respond similarly to ADP, but rhesus monkey platelets failed to respond to low doses of ristocetin where human platelets achieved 76% aggregation. However, monkey platelets aggregated in response to higher ristocetin doses.

Conclusions

Monkey GPIbα shares strong homology with human GPIbα, however there are some differences in rhesus monkey platelet activation through GPIbα engagement, which need to be considered when using rhesus monkey platelet to investigate platelet GPIbα function.     

Developmental Trajectories of Delinquent and Aggressive Behavior: Evidence for Differential Heritability

Child Psychiatry & Human Development - The developmental course of antisocial behavior is often described in terms of qualitatively distinct trajectories. However, the genetic etiology of...     

Control release of mitochondria-targeted antioxidant by injectable self-assembling peptide hydrogel ameliorated persistent mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation after acute kidney injury

Persistent mitochondrial injury occurs after acute kidney injury (AKI) and mitochondria-targeted antioxidant Mito-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-N-oxyl (TEMPO) (MT) has shown benefits for AKI, but its efficiency is limited by short half-life and side effect in vivo. Self-assembling peptide (SAP) hydrogel is a robust platform for drug delivery. This study aims to develop an SAP-based carrier to slow release MT for enhancing its long-term therapeutic potency on AKI. The KLD with aspartic acid (KLDD) was designed. The microstructure and in vitro release of MT was assayed. The protective role of MT-loaded SAP (SAP-MT) hydrogel on renal mitochondrial injury, tubular apoptosis, and inflammation was evaluated in mice at five days after ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). Our results showed that KLDD could self-assemble into cross-linked nanofiber hydrogel and it had lower release rate than free MT and KLD hydrogel. Compared to IRI and free MT mice, SAP-MT mice exerted reduced renal mitochondria-produced ROS (mtROS) and improved mitochondrial biogenesis and architecture. Consequently, SAP-MT mice showed less renal tubular cell apoptosis, kidney injury marker kidney injury molecule-1 (Kim-1) expression, lower level of pro-inflammatory factors expression, and macrophages infiltration than those of IRI and free MT mice. This study suggested that SAP-MT ameliorated IRI due to its extended mitochondrial protection role than free MT and thus improved the long-term outcomes of AKI.