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Relationship between matrix metalloproteinases and the occurrence and development of ovarian cancer
Provedor de dados: 56
Autores: Zhang,Y.; Chen,Q.
Ovarian cancer is one of the most malignant genital cancers, with a high mortality rate. Many researchers have suggested that matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have remarkably high expression in ovarian cancer tissues. MMPs are considered to be related to the occurrence, development, invasion and metastasis of ovarian cancer. Moreover, some studies have discovered that the unbalance between MMPs and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) are associated with the malignant phenotype of tumors. This review summarizes the latest research progress of MMPs in ovarian cancer. The investigation of MMP mechanism in ovarian cancer will facilitate the development of effective anti-tumor drugs, and thereby improve the survival rate of patients with ovarian...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Ovarian cancer; Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs); Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMPs); Invasion; Metastasis.
Ano: 2017
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2017000600301

Effect of microRNA-21 on the proliferation of human degenerated nucleus pulposus by targeting programmed cell death 4
Provedor de dados: 56
Autores: Chen,B.; Huang,S.G.; Ju,L.; Li,M.; Nie,F.F.; Zhang,Y.; Zhang,Y.H.; Chen,X.; Gao,F.
This study aims to explore the effect of microRNA-21 (miR-21) on the proliferation of human degenerated nucleus pulposus (NP) by targeting programmed cell death 4 (PDCD4) tumor suppressor. NP tissues were collected from 20 intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) patients, and from 5 patients with traumatic spine fracture. MiR-21 expressions were tested. NP cells from IDD patients were collected and divided into blank control group, negative control group (transfected with miR-21 negative sequences), miR-21 inhibitor group (transfected with miR-21 inhibitors), miR-21 mimics group (transfected with miR-21 mimics) and PDCD4 siRNA group (transfected with PDCD4 siRNAs). Cell growth was estimated by Cell Counting Kit-8; PDCD4, MMP-2,MMP-9 mRNA expressions were...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Intervertebral disc degeneration; MicroRNA-21; Human nucleus pulposus cells; Matrix metalloproteinase-2; Matrix metalloproteinase-9; Target gene.
Ano: 2016
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2016000600602

Proliferation and osteogenic activity of fibroblasts induced with fibronectin
Provedor de dados: 56
Autores: Zhang,W.-H.; Li,X.-L.; Guo,Y.; Zhang,Y.
The aim of this study was to determine the proliferation and osteogenic activity of fibroblasts induced with fibronectin and their possible dose-dependent relationship. The fibroblasts obtained by tissue explants adherent method were induced with fibronectin at different concentrations of 0, 10, 20, 40, 60, and 80 μg/mL for 14 days. The 3H-thymidine and 3H-proline incorporation test was used to evaluate the synthesis of DNA and collagen by fibroblasts, respectively. The mineralized nodules and osteocalcin secretion, as vital osteogenic indicators, were detected with tetracycline labeling and 125I-labeled competitive immunoassay, respectively. Fibronectin significantly increased the synthesis of DNA and collagen by fibroblasts, especially at the...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Fibroblast; Fibronectin; Proliferation; Osteogenesis.
Ano: 2017
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2017001000604

Bevacizumab and gefitinib enhanced whole-brain radiation therapy for brain metastases due to non-small-cell lung cancer
Provedor de dados: 56
Autores: Yang,R.F.; Yu,B.; Zhang,R.Q.; Wang,X.H.; Li,C.; Wang,P.; Zhang,Y.; Han,B.; Gao,X.X.; Zhang,L.; Jiang,Z.M.
Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients who experience brain metastases are usually associated with poor prognostic outcomes. This retrospective study proposed to assess whether bevacizumab or gefitinib can be used to improve the effectiveness of whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) in managing patients with brain metastases. A total of 218 NSCLC patients with multiple brain metastases were retrospectively included in this study and were randomly allocated to bevacizumab-gefitinib-WBRT group (n=76), gefitinib-WBRT group (n=77) and WBRT group (n=75). Then, tumor responses were evaluated every 2 months based on Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.0. Karnofsky performance status and neurologic examination were documented every 6 months after...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Non-small-cell lung cancer; Brain metastasis; Bevacizumab; Gefitinib; Whole brain radiotherapy.
Ano: 2018
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2018000100606

A novel homozygous mutation in the solute carrier family 12 member 3 gene in a Chinese family with Gitelman syndrome
Provedor de dados: 56
Autores: Zhang,Y.; Zhang,F.; Chen,D.; Lü,Q.; Tang,L.; Yang,C.; Lei,M.; Tong,N.
Loss of function of mutated solute carrier family 12 member 3 (SLC12A3) gene is the most frequent etiology for Gitelman syndrome (GS), which is mainly manifested by hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia and hypocalciuria. We report the genetic characteristics of one suspicious Chinese GS pedigree by gene sequencing. Complete sequencing analysis of the SLC12A3 gene revealed that both the proband and his elder sister had a novel homozygous SLC12A3 mutation: c.2099T&gt;C and p.Leu700Pro. Moreover, the SLC12A3 genes of his mother and daughter encoded the same mutated heterozygote. It was noted that in this pedigree, only the proband complained about recurrent episodes of bilateral lower limb weakness over 8 years, while his elder sister, mother and daughter did not...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Gitelman syndrome; SLC12A3 gene; Homozygous mutant; Pedigree.
Ano: 2016
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2016001100701

Antiviral activity of shikonin ester derivative PMM-034 against enterovirus 71 in vitro
Provedor de dados: 56
Autores: Zhang,Y.; Han,H.; Sun,L.; Qiu,H.; Lin,H.; Yu,L.; Zhu,W.; Qi,J.; Yang,R.; Pang,Y.; Wang,X.; Lu,G.; Yang,Y.
Human enterovirus 71 (EV71) is the major causative agent of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), particularly in infants and children below 4 years of age. Shikonin is a bioactive compound with anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial activities derived from the roots of the Chinese medicinal herb Lithospermum erythrorhizon. This study aimed to examine the antiviral activity of PMM-034, a shikonin ester derivative, against EV71 in rhabdomyosarcoma (RD) cells. Cytotoxicity of PMM-034 on RD cells was determined using WST-1 assay. Dose- and time-dependent effects of PMM-034 on EV71 replication in RD cells were determined using plaque reduction assay. mRNA expression levels of EV71/VP1 and pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α) were...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: EV71; VP1; Shikonin ester derivatives PMM-034; Rhabdomyosarcoma cells; NF-κB.
Ano: 2017
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2017001000602

Protective effects of tumor necrosis factor-α blockade by adalimumab on articular cartilage and subchondral bone in a rat model of osteoarthritis
Provedor de dados: 56
Autores: Ma,C.H.; Lv,Q.; Yu,Y.X.; Zhang,Y.; Kong,D.; Niu,K.R.; Yi,C.Q.
We aimed to investigate the effects of an anti-tumor necrosis factor-α antibody (ATNF) on cartilage and subchondral bone in a rat model of osteoarthritis. Twenty-four rats were randomly divided into three groups: sham-operated group (n=8); anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT)+normal saline (NS) group (n=8); and ACLT+ATNF group (n=8). The rats in the ACLT+ATNF group received subcutaneous injections of ATNF (20 μg/kg) for 12 weeks, while those in the ACLT+NS group received NS at the same dose for 12 weeks. All rats were euthanized at 12 weeks after surgery and specimens from the affected knees were harvested. Hematoxylin and eosin staining, Masson's trichrome staining, and Mankin score assessment were carried out to evaluate the cartilage status and...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Anti-tumor necrosis factor-α antibody (ATNF); Osteoarthrosis; Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-13; Articular cartilage; Subchondral bone.
Ano: 2015
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2015001000001

Exosomes promote cetuximab resistance via the PTEN/Akt pathway in colon cancer cells
Provedor de dados: 56
Autores: Zhang,S.; Zhang,Y.; Qu,J.; Che,X.; Fan,Y.; Hou,K.; Guo,T.; Deng,G.; Song,N.; Li,C.; Wan,X.; Qu,X.; Liu,Y.
Cetuximab is widely used in patients with metastatic colon cancer expressing wildtype KRAS. However, acquired drug resistance limits its clinical efficacy. Exosomes are nanosized vesicles secreted by various cell types. Tumor cell-derived exosomes participate in many biological processes, including tumor invasion, metastasis, and drug resistance. In this study, exosomes derived from cetuximab-resistant RKO colon cancer cells induced cetuximab resistance in cetuximab-sensitive Caco-2 cells. Meanwhile, exosomes from RKO and Caco-2 cells showed different levels of phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) and phosphor-Akt. Furthermore, reduced PTEN and increased phosphorylated Akt levels were found in Caco-2 cells after exposure to RKO cell-derived exosomes....
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Cetuximab; Exosome; PTEN; Akt; Colon cancer.
Ano: 2018
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2018000100609

Associations between CD36 gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to coronary artery heart disease
Provedor de dados: 56
Autores: Zhang,Y.; Ling,Z.Y.; Deng,S.B.; Du,H.A.; Yin,Y.H.; Yuan,J.; She,Q.; Chen,Y.Q.
Associations between polymorphisms of the CD36 gene and susceptibility to coronary artery heart disease (CHD) are not clear. We assessed allele frequencies and genotype distributions of CD36 gene polymorphisms in 112 CHD patients and 129 control patients using semi-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis. Additionally, we detected CD36 mRNA expression by real-time quantitative PCR, and we quantified plasma levels of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). There were no significant differences between the two groups (P&gt;0.05) in allele frequencies of rs1761667 or in genotype distribution and allele frequencies of rs3173798. The genotype...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Coronary artery disease; CD36; Rs1761667; Rs3173798; Single nucleotide polymorphism; Ox-LDL.
Ano: 2014
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2014001000895

Transcriptomic differential lncRNA expression is involved in neuropathic pain in rat dorsal root ganglion after spared sciatic nerve injury
Provedor de dados: 56
Autores: Mao,P.; Li,C.R.; Zhang,S.Z.; Zhang,Y.; Liu,B.T.; Fan,B.F.
Dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neurons regenerate spontaneously after traumatic or surgical injury. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in various biological regulation processes. Conditions of lncRNAs in DRG neuron injury deserve to be further investigated. Transcriptomic analysis was performed by high-throughput Illumina HiSeq2500 sequencing to profile the differential genes in L4–L6 DRGs following rat sciatic nerve tying. A total of 1,228 genes were up-regulated and 1,415 down-regulated. By comparing to rat lncRNA database, 86 known and 26 novel lncRNA genes were found to be differential. The 86 known lncRNA genes modulated 866 target genes subject to gene ontology (GO) and KEGG enrichment analysis. The genes involved in the neurotransmitter status of...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Spared nerve injury; Neuropathic pain; Long noncoding RNA; Transcriptome; Hypm gene.
Ano: 2018
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2018001000601

Astragalus polysaccharides improve cardiomyopathy in STZ-induced diabetic mice and heterozygous (SOD2+/-) knockout mice
Provedor de dados: 56
Autores: Ju,J.; Chen,W.; Lai,Y.; Wang,L.; Wang,H.; Chen,W.J.; Zhao,X.; Ye,H.; LI,Y.; Zhang,Y.
Oxidative stress plays an important role in the development of diabetic cardiomyopathy. In the present study, we determined whether the effect of astragalus polysaccharides (APS) on diabetic cardiomyopathy was associated with its impact on oxidative stress. Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic mice and heterozygous superoxide dismutase (SOD2+/-) knockout mice were administered APS. The hemodynamics, cardiac ultrastructure, and the apoptosis, necrosis and proliferation of cardiomyocytes were assessed to evaluate the effect of APS on diabetic and oxidative cardiomyopathy. Furthermore, H2O2 formation, oxidative stress/damage, and SOD activity in cardiomyocytes were evaluated to determine the effects of APS on cardiac oxidative stress. APS therapy improved...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Diabetes; Cardiomyopathy; Oxidative stress; Superoxide dismutase.
Ano: 2017
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2017000800601

Ischemic post-conditioning attenuates the intestinal injury induced by limb ischemia/reperfusion in rats
Provedor de dados: 56
Autores: Leng,Y.F.; Zhang,Y.; Zhang,Y.; Xue,X.; Wang,T.; Kang,Y.Q.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the protective effects of ischemic post-conditioning on damage to the barrier function of the small intestine caused by limb ischemia-reperfusion injury. Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups (N = 36 each): sham operated (group S), lower limb ischemia-reperfusion (group LIR), and post-conditioning (group PC). Each group was divided into subgroups (N = 6) according to reperfusion time: immediate (0 h; T1), 1 h (T2), 3 h (T3), 6 h (T4), 12 h (T5), and 24 h (T6). In the PC group, 3 cycles of reperfusion followed by ischemia (each lasting 30 s) were applied immediately. At all reperfusion times (T1-T6), diamine oxidase (DAO), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity,...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Post-conditioning; Limb ischemia-reperfusion injury; Small intestine.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2011000500005

Efficacy of minimally invasive tonsil surgery for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome in children
Provedor de dados: 56
Autores: Zhang,X.-Q.; Wang,H.; Zhou,J.; Zeng,P.; Zhao,Y.; Zhang,Y.; Liu,C.; Jiang,L.-Q.; Lan,Y.-J.
This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of minimally invasive tonsil surgery for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) in children. Tonsil ablation or turbinate reduction was performed on 49 pediatric patients with OSAHS by minimally invasive tonsil surgery. In order to evaluate the efficacy of surgery, a comparison was conducted between pre-operation and post-operation data in terms of the symptoms, signs and polysomnography test. Total effectiveness rate of the surgery was 83.7%. Subgroup analysis was also performed based on the severity of their conditions: mild, moderate, and severe groups had an effectiveness rate of 90.0, 88.9, and 66.7%, respectively (Hc=6.665, P&lt;0.05). Postoperatively, the apnea-hypopnea index,...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/report
Palavras-chave: Tonsil; Children; Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome; Polysomnography; Surgery.
Ano: 2017
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2017000500703

Tangeretin has anti-asthmatic effects via regulating PI3K and Notch signaling and modulating Th1/Th2/Th17 cytokine balance in neonatal asthmatic mice
Provedor de dados: 56
Autores: Liu,L.-L.; Li,F.-H.; Zhang,Y.; Zhang,X.-F.; Yang,J.
Asthma is a chronic allergic disease characterized by airway inflammation, airway hyper-responsiveness (AHR), and mucus hypersecretion. T-lymphocytes are involved in the pathogenesis of asthma, mediating airway inflammatory reactions by secreting cytokines. The phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) and Notch signaling pathways are associated with T cell signaling, proliferation, and differentiation, and are important in the progression of asthma. Thus, compounds that can modulate T cell proliferation and function may be of clinical value. Here, we assessed the effects of tangeretin, a plant-derived flavonoid, in experimental asthma. BALB/c mice at postnatal day (P) 12 were challenged with ovalbumin (OVA). Separate groups of mice (n=18/group) were administered...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Asthma; Inflammation; Notch signaling; PI3K; Tangeretin; T-helper cells.
Ano: 2017
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2017000800612