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J Fan

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PubMed2000

[The role of membrane-type 1 matrix metalloproteinase in the invasion and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma].

OBJECTIVE: To study the role of membrane-type 1 matrix metalloproteinase (MT(1)-MMP) in the invasion and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and find a method to judge the invasion and metastasis of HCC through MT(1)-MMP. METHODS: RT-PCR was used to study the expression of MT(1)-MMP mRNA in the HCC and in HCC nude mice model with higher metastasis potential (LCI-D20) and lower metastasis potential (LCI-35), and statistical methods were used to analyse the association between the expression of MT(1)-MMP mRNA and the pathological indexes of HCC. RESULTS: MT(1)-MMP mRNA was expressed by all the normal liver tissue (1.12 +/- 0.73), HCC (3.51 +/- 0.97), surrounding liver parenchyma (1.19 +/- 0.57), tumor embolus, and HCC nude mice model with LCI-D20, LCI-D35. The overexpression of MT(1)-MMP mRNA in HCC, embolus, LCI-D20 was related to the invasion and metastasis of HCC. The expression of MT(1)-MMP mRNA in HCC being higher than that in surrounding liver parenchyma was an important index to judge the invasion and metastasis of the HCC. CONCLUSION: MT(1)-MMP is related to the invasion and metastasis of HCC. The expression of MT(1)-MMP mRNA in HCC being higher than that in surrounding liver parenchyma could be acted as an important index to judge the invasion and metastasis of HCC.

Animals↗
PubMed2000

Transport of oxalate across the rabbit papillary surface epithelium.

PURPOSE: The renal papilla and pelvic recesses of the mammalian kidney are thought to be the anatomical sites of initial kidney stone formation. We studied oxalate transport across the renal papillary surface epithelium. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In vitro oxalate transport across the papillary surface epithelium was studied by dissecting it off of the papilla and mounting it in a modified Ussing chamber. Experiments were conducted using physiological Ringer's solution at 37C. Removal or appearance of radioactive oxalate from the solution bathing the apical papillary surface epithelium surface was used as a measure of transepithelial transport. RESULTS: When only the papillary surface epithelium apical surface was exposed to oxalate (17 micromol./l.), the apical to basolateral flux of oxalate was 7.1 +/- 1.5 nmol./cm.2 per hour. When only the basolateral side was perfused with oxalate, the basolateral to apical oxalate flux was 1.6 +/- 0.7 nmol./cm.2 per hour. When the apical and basolateral surfaces were exposed to oxalate, a net apical to basolateral flux of oxalate was 3.0 +/- 0.7 nmol./cm.2 per hour. There was almost complete inhibition of apical to basolateral oxalate transport when the experiments were conducted at 20C. Absorption of oxalate across the papillary surface epithelium was decreased by the addition of 1 mM. 4, 4'-diisothiocyanatsostilbene-2,2'-disulphonic acid (DIDS), independent of sodium, but reduced by the presence of chloride in the apical solution. Increasing the pH of the apical solution from 7. 4 to 7.8 also resulted in a significant decrease in papillary surface epithelium oxalate uptake. CONCLUSIONS: Rabbit papillary surface epithelium demonstrates oxalate absorption by mechanisms that may be similar to those described previously for renal and colonic epithelia. Absorption of oxalate across the papillary surface epithelium may have a role in the prevention of initial calcium oxalate stone formation within the pelvic recesses.

Animals↗
PubMed2000

[The expression of platelet-derived endothelial cell growth factor in liver cancer].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the expression of platelet-derived endothelial cell growth factor (PD-ECGF) in liver cancer and explore its related intervention with Capecitabine for the growth and metastasis of liver cancer. METHODS: The protein level of PD-ECGF was determined using immunohistochemical method in 61 HCC samples and the mRNA level was detected using Northern blot analysis. Capecitabine was administered orally in 24 nude mice bearing LCI-D20 tumor. All treatments lasted 3 weeks. The tumor size was calculated by the following formula: V = a x b2 x 0.5. Lung metastasis was evaluated by HE staining in lung samples. RESULTS: The PD-ECGF expression rate in 61 HCC and paratumoral liver tissues was 70.5% and 47.5%, respectively. The rate was higher in HCC tissues with advanced TNM stage than in those with early TNM stage (81.1% vs 54.2%, P < 0.05). The mRNA level of PD-ECGF was related well to its protein expression. The tumor size on day 3 after last treatment measured in the control, and low dose (1.05 mmol.kg-1.day-1), moderate dose (2.10 mmol.kg-1.day-1) and high dose (3.15 mmol.kg-1.day-1) of Capecitabine treatment groups was 447 mm3 +/- 159 mm3, 414 mm3 +/- 97 mm3, 240 mm3 +/- 119 mm3 and 209 mm3 +/- 150 mm3, respectively. High doses of Capecitabine increased the inhibitory effect on the growth and lung metastasis of HCC implant. CONCLUSION: PD-ECGF is highly expressed in HCC and correlates with the TNM staging. Capecitabine may inhibit the growth and metastasis of HCC.

Animals↗
PubMed2000

[Comparison of several therapeutic methods for hepatocellular carcinoma with tumor thrombi in portal vein].

OBJECTIVE: To compare the therapeutic effect and significance of different treatment methods for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with portal vein tumor thrombi (PVTT). METHODS: One hundred and forty-seven HCC patients with tumor thrombi in the main portal vein or the first branch of portal vein were divided into four groups. A, conservative treatment group (n = 18); B, hepatic artery ligation (HAL) and/or hepatic artery infusion (HAI) group (n = 18), periodically received postoperative chemoembolizations; C, excision of HCC with removal of PVTT group (n = 79); D, transcatheter hepatic arterial chemoembolization or portal vein infusion (PVI) or HAI after operation group (n = 32). RESULTS: The median survival period was 2, 5, 12, and 16 months in group A, B, C, D, respectively. Their 1-, 3- and 5-year survival rates was 5.6%, 0 and 0 in group A; 22.2%, 5.6% and 0 in group B; 53.9%, 26.9% and 16.6% in group C; 82.8%, 48.8% and 41.3% in group D, respectively. The survival rates differed significantly between the 4 groups (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Resection of cancer with removal of tumor thrombi for HCC with PVTT significantly improves the curative effect and quality of life. Local hepatic chemotherapy or chemoembolization after tumor resection with removal of tumor thrombi may further prolong survival period.

Adult↗
PubMed2000

[Effect of IGF1 receptor gene antisense oligodeoxynucleotide on T24 urinary bladder cancer cells].

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of autocrine blockage on T24 urinary bladder cancer cells. METHODS: Semiquantitative RT-PCR, MTT determination, 3H thymidine incorporation, flow cytometry and electron microscopy were used to study the effects of antisense oligodexynucleotide (ODN) targeted against insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R) gene on IGF1R gene expression, drug sensitivity, proliferation and apoptosis of T24 cells. RESULTS: After being treated with antisense ODN specific for IGF1R gene for 48 hours, the intrinsic IGF1R mRNA expression of T24 cells reduced approximately by 72.9%, which caused decrease in survival and increased sensitivity to mitomycin-induced apoptosis(P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: To block the autocrine loop with IGF1R antisense oligonucleotide may serve as a potential therapeutic approach to bladder cancer.

Apoptosis↗
PubMed2000

[Treatment of non iatrogenic injury of retrohepatic inferior vena cava].

OBJECTIVE: To study a repair method for injured retrohepatic inferior vena cava (IVC) associated with liver trauma. METHODS: Laceration of IVC was sutured bloodlessly after the injured retrohepatic IVC was occluded by compression combined with occlusion of the first hepatic hilus. RESULTS: From April 1996 to January 1999, the injured IVC was successfully repaired in 6 patients. The length of laceration was 2.9 cm (1.5 - 4 cm). The occlusion time was 9.2 min (6 - 15 min) for the IVC and 20.5 min (15 - 29 min) for the first hepatic hilus, respectively. All patients recovered uneventfully, and the IVC was patency without stricture as showed by B-mode ultrasonography and CT. CONCLUSION: The injured retrohepatic IVC can be repaired by direct compression when the laceration of the IVC is caused by liver trauma.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2000

[Studies on chrysotile-induced cell transformation and its intervention effect].

OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of several kinds of chemicals on chrysotile-induced cell transformation in human embryo lung (HEL) cells. METHODS: After being soaked in aluminum citrate, mixed rare earth or sodium selenite solutions for one hour, chrysotile was incubated with HEL cells. Then, the number of focus of cell transformation was observed. RESULTS: Chrysotile could cause morphological transformation of HEL cells in a dose-dependent pattern, with (0.60 +/- 0.55), (1.20 +/- 1.31), (2.60 +/- 1.14) and (3.60 +/- 1.14) foci of HEL cell transformation per plate after treatment with 0.625, 1.25, 2.5 and 5.0 microg/ml of chrysotile, respectively, and there was significant difference between the groups treated with 2.5 and 5.0 microg/ml of chrysotile and control group. It indicated that chrysotile could cause morphological transformation of HEL cells. Number of focus of HEL cell transformation induced by chrysotile that was pretreated with the above-mentioned three kinds of chemicals reduced significantly, as compared with that in the group without pretreatment of it. Its inhibitory rate was 50% in the group treated with mixed rare earth, with significant difference. CONCLUSION: Pretreatment for chrysotile with these three kinds of chemicals could reduce its carcinogenicity.

Asbestos, Serpentine↗
PubMed2000

[Caspase 3 in the cytokines induced acute leukemia cell apoptosis].

OBJECTIVE: To explore the variation and significance of caspase 3 activity in the process of G-CSF and GM-CSF regulated NB4 cell apoptosis. METHODS: Cell morphology, flow cytometry and DNA fragmentation assay were used to demonstrate the apoptosis induced by G-CSF and GM-CSF. Caspase 3 activity was detected by spectrofluorometry, and its inhibition test by AC-DEVD-CHO. RESULTS: G-CSF could induce NB4 cell apoptosis, while GM-CSF could not. Caspase 3 activity was significantly higher in the apoptotic cells than in control cells. The G-CSF induced NB4 cell apoptosis was efficiently inhibited by AC-DEVD-CHO. CONCLUSIONS: G-CSF and GM-CSF exert different effects on the apoptosis of leukemic cells. G-CSF induced apoptosis of leukemic cells through activation of caspase 3.

Apoptosis↗
PubMed2000

[Re-evaluation of proteinuria and qualitive methods for diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy].

This study was aimed to re-evaluate the proteinuria quantitative and qualitative methods for diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy (DN). 136 cases were divided into two groups of proteinuria negativeness and postiveness by the results of urine routine examination. The clinical and biochemical indices and the frequencies of other diabetic complications of the two groups were compared. The results showed that the blood glucose and glycated Hb in the two groups were increased, especially in the proteinuria negative group (P < 0.01 and 0.05, respectively). There was a high prevalence of hypertension and other diabetic complications in the two groups, and it was higher in the positive group than in the negative group (P < 0.05 and 0.01, respectively). The frequencies of hyperlipoproteinemia in the two groups were over 40%, but no significant defference was observed between them (P > 0.05). There was correlation between hypertension and proteinuria (P < 0.01) but no correlation between diabetic retinopathy and proteinuria. The prevalence of azotemia in the proteinuria negative group was 17.07%. These suggest that the amount of proteinuria can not completely reflect the duration and severity of DN. Negative proteinuria in routine examination cannot rule out DN. For diagnosis of DN, it is necessary to think about all data on blood glucose, blood lipid, blood pressure and the change in fundus oculi.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2000

[An experimental study combined on traditional Chinese medicine with immunosuppressant for treatment and prevention of tubular interstitial nephritis].

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of Chinese herbs and immune inhibitors on diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis. The tubular-interstitial infiltration of cell, TGF-beta expression and interstitial fibrosis were investigated, and the relationship between clinical data and pathological changes was analysed. The results showed the infiltration of cells was inhibited in the "Chinese herbs combined with prednisone" group, the infiltration of cells, TGF-beta expression and interstitial fibrosis were all inhibited in the cyclophosphamide and prednisone" group. But in the prednisone group, interstitial fibrosis was not inhibited. These data suggest that the combined use of Chinese herbs, immunosuppressant and prednisone can inhibit the interstitial cell infiltration and prevent the interstitial fibrosis in diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis.

Animals↗
PubMed2000

[Content analysis on gardenoside in grown and ungrown fruits of Gardenia from different habitats].

This paper reported content analysis on gardenoside in grown fruits of Gardenia from different habitats and ungrown fruits of Gardenia jasminoides and G. jasminoides f. longicarpa. The results were as follows: (1) The content of gardenoside in G. jasminoides from indigenous region of Jiangxi was higher than other habitats; (2) The content of gardenoside in G. jasminoides f. longicarpa was the highest; (3) The content of gardenoside in fruits of growth period of G. jasminoides and G. jasminoides f. longicarpa had two peak stages.

Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid↗
PubMed2000

[Pharyngeal plexus neurectomy for voice restoration of alaryngeal].

OBJECTIVE: To release the spasm of pharyngeal constrictor and raise the successful rate of voice rehabilitation in total laryngectomized patients wearing Blom-Singer prosthesis. METHODS: The main branch of the pharyngeal plexus nerves within the inferior contractor can be found at the posterior side of hyoid greater cornu, which is about 6.5 mm from the back of constrictor. The spasm of the inferior constrictor can be resolved by cut off the nerve. RESULTS: Voice restoration was achieved in 15 cases after pharyngeal plexus neurectomy, the successful rate was 93.75%. CONCLUSION: It is feasible to replace pharyngeal myotomy by nerve plexus neurectomy and raise the voice rehabilitation rate.

Aged↗
PubMed2000

[Kinetic fluorimetric determination of trace oxalate].

A new kinetic fluorimetric method for the determination of trace oxalate is described. The method is based on the enhancing effect of oxalate on the oxidation of butyl rhodamine B by potassium dichromate in the solution of hydrochloric acid. The linear range of the determination is 1.20-10.0 micrograms.mL-1. This method has been used to determine trace oxalate in spinach with satisfactory results.

Fluorometry↗
PubMed1999

Effects of wild-type p53 expression on the quantity and activity of topoisomerase IIalpha and beta in various human cancer cell lines.

The p53 null HL-60 cell line was transfected with plasmids coding for either the wild-type p53 or mutant p53 gene. The stable expression of wild-type p53 resulted in a significant increase in sensitivity to the topoisomerase II poisons etoposide and doxorubicin, but not to the topoisomerase II inhibitors razoxane and ADR-529. HL-60 cells expressing wild-type p53 demonstrated 8- to 10-fold more VP-16 induced DNA breaks by the alkaline elution assay. The effect of inducible expression of wild-type p53 was also studied in the p53 null erythroblastoid cell line K562 and in the human squamous carcinoma cell line SqCC. The inducible expression of wild-type p53 in the K562 cell line resulted in a 3-fold increase in sensitivity to VP-16. The quantity of topoisomerase IIalpha was not altered by the transfection as determined by immunoblotting, while the amount of the beta isoform was increased 2.5-fold in HL-60 cells. The topo II catalytic activity present in nuclear extracts was measured as the decatenation of kinetoplast DNA, and found to be unaltered by p53 expression. Immunostaining for topoisomerase IIalpha was substantially diminished in both stable and inducible wild-type p53 expressing cells when three different antibodies were used (two polyclonal and one monoclonal). However, the addition of VP-16 resulted in a rapid appearance of nuclear fluorescence for topoisomerase IIalpha. No changes in topoisomerase IIbeta immunostaining were observed. These results suggest that an epitope for topoisomerase IIalpha is concealed in cells expressing wild-type p53 and that a complex between topoisomerase IIalpha and p53 may be disrupted by the addition of antitumor drugs.

Antigens, Neoplasm↗
PubMed1999

Induction of experimental autoimmune Graves' disease in BALB/c mice.

We immunized BALB/c mice with M12 cells (H-2d) expressing either mouse (mM12 cells) or human thyrotropin receptor (TSHR) (hM12 cells). Immunized mice developed autoantibodies to native TSHR by day 90 and, by day 180, showed considerable stimulatory Ab activity as measured by their ability to enhance cAMP production (ranging from 6. 52 to 20.83 pmol/ml in different treatment groups relative to 1.83 pmol/ml for controls) by TSHR-expressing Chinese hamster ovary cells. These mice developed severe hyperthyroidism with significant elevations in both tetraiodothyronine and triiodothyronine hormones. Tetraiodothyronine levels in different experimental groups ranged from a mean of 8.66-12.4 microg/dl, relative to 4.8 microg/dl in controls. Similarly, mean triiodothyronine values ranged from 156.18 to 195.13 ng/dl, relative to 34.99 ng/dl for controls. Next, we immunized BALB/c mice with a soluble extracellular domain of human TSHR (TBP), or TBP expressed on human embryonic kidney cells (293 cells) (293-TBP cells). These mice showed severe hyperthyroidism in a manner very similar to that described above for mice immunized with the mouse TSHR or human TSHR, and exhibited significant weight loss, with average weight for treatment groups ranging from 20.6 to 21.67 g, while controls weighed 24.2 g. Early after onset of the disease, histopathological examination of thyroids showed enlargement of colloids and thinning of epithelial cells without inflammation. However, later during disease, focal necrosis and lymphocytic infiltration were apparent. Our results showed that conformationally intact ectodomain of TSHR is sufficient for disease induction. Availability of a reproducible model in which 100% of the animals develop disease should facilitate studies aimed at understanding the molecular pathogenesis of Graves' disease.

Adoptive Transfer↗
PubMed1999

Nephroblastoma overexpressed gene (NOV) codes for a growth factor that induces protein tyrosine phosphorylation.

NOV (nephroblastoma overexpressed gene) is a member of the CCN (connective tissue growth factor [CTGF], Cyr61/Cef10, NOV) family of proteins. These proteins are cysteine-rich and are noted for having growth-regulatory functions. We have isolated the rat NOV gene, and the DNA sequence shares 90% identity with the mouse and 80% identity with the human sequences. The rat NOV gene was expressed in all rat tissues examined, including brain, lung, heart, kidney, liver, spleen, thymus and skeletal muscle. Higher levels of rat NOV mRNA were seen in the brain, lung and skeletal muscle compared to the other tissues. Examination of NOV expression in various human cell lines revealed that NOV was expressed in U87, 293, T98G, SK-N-MC and Hs683 but not in HepG2, HL60, THP1 and Jurkat. The human NOV gene was transfected into 293 cells and the expressed protein purified. When 3T3 fibroblasts were treated with this recombinant NOV protein, a dose-dependent increase in proliferation was observed. Analysis of tyrosine-phosphorylated proteins revealed that when 3T3 cells were treated with NOV, a 221 kDa protein was phosphorylated. These data suggest that NOV can act as a growth factor for some cells and binds to a specific receptor that leads to the phosphorylation of a 221 kDa protein.

3T3 Cells↗
PubMed1999

Characterisation of a family of Schistosoma japonicum proteins related to dynein light chains.

Dynein light chains (DLC) are components of dynein, an enzyme complex involved in various aspects of microtubule-based motility. We report here the molecular cloning and sequencing of cDNAs encoding a family of DLC-like polypeptides (SjcDLC1-5) from the human bloodfluke Schistosoma japonicum with open reading frames of 87-104 amino acids and deduced molecular masses ranging from 10.5 to 12.3 kDa. Two-dimensional Western blot analysis confirmed the presence of several S. japonicum DLC isoforms with differing pI values and molecular sizes. We also describe the molecular characterisation, genomic organisation and expression of clone SjcDLC1, and the immunological characterisation and localisation of its encoded protein. Northern blot analysis of adult worm RNA indicated SjcDLC1 is encoded by a single message of approximately 650 bp and Southern analysis suggested one SjcDLC1 gene exists in the S. japonicum genome. Immunolocalisation studies demonstrated that the SjcDLC1 protein is present in the tegument of the adult and cercarial stages of S. japonicum. SjcDLC1 and the other SjcDLC may function in the transport of specialised organelles, comprising membranous and discoid bodies, through the tegument to the schistosome-unique heptalaminate tegumental membrane at the external surface of the adult worm. As a consequence, they may provide novel targets for anti-schistosome vaccine and/or drug development.

Amino Acid Sequence↗