miRNA-145-5p调控FMNL2基因对口腔鳞癌干细胞增殖、迁移的影响

摘要 目的：分析miRNA-145-5p调控形成素2（formin-like 2,FMNL2）基因对口腔鳞癌干细胞增殖、迁移的影响。方法：按照脂质体2000说明书对细胞进行转染miRNA-145-5p inhibitor及miRNA-145-5p mimics,按照实验设计,将其分为空白组、沉默组（miRNA-145-5p inhibitor）及过表达组（miRNA-145-5p mimics）。荧光定量PCR法检测miRNA-145-5p、FMNL2表达量,MTT检测细胞增殖能力,流式细胞仪检测细胞凋亡能力,细胞划痕实验检测细胞迁移能力,采用Western blot法检测各组细胞中Wnt/β-catenin信号通路蛋白表达量。结果：过表达组miRNA-145-5p、Bax蛋白表达量,凋亡率,细胞G0/G1比例高于沉默组,具有统计学差异（P＜0.05）;过表达组口腔鳞癌干细胞增殖率,FMNL2表达量、MMP-13、β-catenin、Bcl-2、APC蛋白表达量低于沉默组,具有统计学差异（P＜0.05）;过表达组口腔鳞癌干细胞迁移能力弱于沉默组,具有统计学差异（P＜0.05）。结论：miRNA-145-5p通过靶向调控FMNL2,作用于Wnt/β-catenin信号通路调控口腔鳞癌干细胞,进而抑制细胞增殖、迁移。     

miRNA-320a通过靶向水通道蛋白4抑制神经胶质瘤细胞U251迁移侵袭的分析

本研究初步探讨过表达miRNA-320a对抑制神经胶质瘤U251细胞迁移、侵袭的可能的机制。实验开始前我们利用生物信息学软件进行分析对比miRNA-320a与水通道蛋白4(AQP4)之间的靶点结合关系,然后我们用miRNA-320a mimic及Ncontrol对U251细胞株进行转染,48 h后进行下一步实验。首先用q-PCR验证过表达转染情况,以及水通道蛋白4(AQP4)m RNA的表达水平,其次用划痕和Transwell检测转染后细胞株的迁移侵袭能力,最后用Western blotting测定AQP4的表达水平。生物信息分析可得miRNA-320a在AQP4 m RNA 3'UTR区域能稳定结合,实验结果显示转染mimic后,过表达组明显升高,且过表达组AQP4 m RNA的表达明显被抑制,划痕和Transwell实验提示了过表达miRNA-320a后能抑制U251细胞株的迁移侵袭能力(p0.01)。Western blotting结果显示,过表达miRNA-320a与对照组相比能明显抑制AQP4蛋白的表达。所有研究结果提示miRNA-320a能靶向作用AQP4 m RNA 3'UTR区域,并抑制其蛋白表达,从而抑制了肿瘤细胞U251的迁移侵袭能力,为临床治疗恶性胶质瘤提供新的参考。     

miR-184通过抑制EPB41L5调控大鼠肾癌细胞增殖及迁移

为了探讨miR-184对肾癌细胞的影响及机制,本研究选取肾癌细胞株786-0细胞,随机分为对照组、空白转染组和miR-184转染组,其中miR-184转染组转染miR-184 mimic,空白转染组转染空白mimic,采用CCK-8细胞增殖实验检测各组细胞增殖,流式细胞仪检测各组细胞凋亡,划痕实验检测各组细胞迁移,Western blotting检测各组EPB41L5蛋白表达。研究结果表明miR-184转染组培养48 h和培养72 h时OD值分别为(0.964±0.103)和(1.011±0.121),明显低于对照组和空白转染组(p<0.05);miR-184转染组培养72 h后细胞凋亡率为(18.22±2.26)%,明显高于对照组和空白转染组(p<0.05);miR-184转染组培养24 h后细胞迁移数为(17.21±3.06)个,明显低于对照组和空白转染组(p<0.05);miR-184转染组细胞EPB41L5蛋白相对表达量为(0.241±0.061),明显低于对照组和空白转染组(p<0.05)。本研究初步表明:miR-184可抑制肾癌786-0细胞增殖和迁移,促进细胞凋亡,其可能与其抑制EPB41L5蛋白表达有关。     

MiRNA-509-5p靶向MDM2抑制胃癌细胞的侵袭和迁移

目的明确miRNA-509-5p对胃癌细胞侵袭和迁移的作用并阐明相关的机制。方法实时定量PCR检测miRNA-509-5p在胃癌细胞株及胃癌组织中的表达。对HGC-27细胞株转染miRNA-509-5p模拟物或抑制物后,分别采用CCK-8和Transwell法检测细胞的增殖和迁移。软件预测miRNA-509-5p的靶基因,荧光素酶报告基因验证靶基因。靶基因过表达验证细胞增殖和迁移。结果 miRNA-509-5p在肿瘤组织及细胞株中的表达显著降低。转染miRNA-509-5p模拟物能够显著抑制细胞的增殖、迁移及侵袭。相反,转染miRNA-509-5p抑制物能够显著增加细胞的增殖、迁移及侵袭。此外,miRNA-509-5p能够通过靶向3'-UTR负调控鼠双微体-2(MDM2)。miRNA-509-5p能够显著抑制由MDM2过表达导致的肿瘤细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭。结论 miRNA-509-5p是通过抑制MDM2表达的新型肿瘤抑制子,能够抑制胃癌的增殖、迁移及侵袭。     

PD-L1蛋白过表达对HeLa细胞迁移能力的影响

[目的]探讨PD-L1过表达对HeLa细胞迁移的影响。[方法]通过分子克隆构建PD-L1质粒载体(p EGFPPD-L1);通过PEI法转染质粒,调节质粒转染量(1μg、3μg、5μg)和转染时间(24 h、36 h、48 h、72 h),优化转染条件;通过细胞划痕实验检测细胞融合率,Western Blot检测细胞迁移相关蛋白(E-钙黏蛋白、N-钙黏蛋白、波形蛋白)的表达量。[结果]最佳转染条件是质粒量3μg/孔,转染后48 h观察,此时转染效率可达(82.94±8.08)%。转染pEGFP-PD-L1质粒后,HeLa细胞的PD-L1过表达3.5倍,划痕融合率显著增高(p0.01);波形蛋白和N-钙黏蛋白的表达量显著升高(p0.05),E-钙黏蛋白表达量显著下降(p0.05)。[结论]PD-L1过表达显著促进HeLa细胞迁移能力和上皮向间质转化水平。     

miR-149-5p靶向DCLK1基因对乳腺癌细胞MCF-7/DDP顺铂耐药的影响

[目的]探讨miR-149-5p靶向双皮质素样激酶1(DCLK1)基因对乳腺癌细胞MCF-7/DDP顺铂耐药的影响。[方法]构建DDP耐药乳腺癌MCF-7细胞,然后按细胞转染质粒的不同分入对照组(不转染质粒)、空载组(转染空载质粒3.1)、miRNA-149-5p组(转染miRNA-149-5p-AH质粒)。采用CCK-8法检测细胞存活率,划痕实验检测细胞迁移力,流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡率,实时荧光定量PCR检测细胞miRNA-149-5p和DCLK1 mRNA水平,Western Bloting检测细胞DCLK1蛋白表达水平。[结果] miRNA-149-5p组乳腺癌MCF-7/DDP细胞miRNA-149-5p水平、细胞凋亡率显著高于对照组和空载组,DCLK1 mRNA和蛋白水平、细胞存活率和细胞迁移率显著低于对照组和空载组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。空载组和对照组miRNA-149-5p水平、细胞凋亡率、DCLK1 mRNA和蛋白表达、细胞存活率和细胞迁移率比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。[结论]过表达miRNA-149-5p可减弱乳腺癌MCF-7/D...     

miRNA-191对前列腺癌的增殖、迁移侵袭能力的影响及其机制*

目的:观察miRNA-191对前列腺癌的增殖、迁移和侵袭能力的影响,并探讨其机制。方法:分别检测4种人前列癌细胞系(PC-3、DU-145、LNCa P、22RU1)及人正常前列腺细胞RWPE-2中miRNA-191的表达水平,并选择前列腺癌细胞系PC-3作为实验对象。将PC-3细胞分为3组:空白对照组(不转染)、miRNA-191 NC组(Inhibitor NC转染PC-3细胞)、miRNA-191 Inhibitor组(miRNA-191 Inhibitor转染PC-3细胞),每组设置3个复孔。采用RT-qPCR法检测PC-3细胞miRNA-191和PLCD1的mRNA表达水平;采用CCK8法检测PC-3细胞增殖水平;采用划痕实验和侵袭实验分别检测PC-3细胞迁移能力和侵袭能力;通过Targetscan靶基因预测网站,筛选PLCD1作为miRNA-191的靶向蛋白,并用双荧光素酶靶标实验验证;采用Western blot法检测PC-3细胞PLCD1的蛋白表达。结果:与RWPE-2细胞相比,人前列癌细胞中miNRA-191的表达水平显著升高(P＜0.05),且miRNA-191的表达水平在PC-3中较其他3种细胞系显著上调(P＜0.05)。抑制miRNA-191的表达水平后,PLCD1表达水平显著升高,PC-3细胞增殖能力受到抑制,迁移和侵袭能力较空白对照组和miRNA-191 NC组显著降低(P＜0.05)。双荧光素酶报告基因实验结果显示,PLCD1基因是miRNA-191的靶基因。结论:miRNA-191通过靶向PLCD1促进前列腺癌PC-3细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭能力。     

TGF-β1在应力介导的牙周膜成纤维细胞增殖中的作用及其机制

目的:探讨周期性张应力作用下人牙周膜成纤维细胞(HPDLF)转化生长因子β1(TGF-β1)对其细胞增殖的作用,及对其I型胶原基因表达的作用和影响.方法:在成功构建人牙周膜成纤维细胞体外培养力学刺激模型的基础上,利用多通道细胞牵张应力加载系统,对细胞分别施加2、6、12与24 h的周期性张应力,以不加力组为对照组,观察各组细胞形态变化,利用细胞计数试剂8检测细胞增殖活性,并利用ELISA试剂盒检测加力后各组TGF-β1的表达,并对加力12h组加入TGF-β1抑制剂SB431542,利用RT-PCR检测技术检测对I型胶原基因表达的影响.结果:与对照组比较,加力2h细胞增殖稍降低,6h增殖活性增强,12h达到峰值,24h增殖活性明显受到抑制;TGF-β1的表达与细胞增殖成正相关;TGF-β1受到抑制后细胞增殖受到影响,I型胶原的表达也受到影响.结论:人牙周膜成纤维细胞的增殖在一定时间的周期性张应力作用下先增加然后再抑制,其中TGF-β1参与细胞增殖,并且TGF-β1对人牙周膜成纤维细胞I型胶原的表达起促进作用.     

LKB1抑制人巨细胞肺癌细胞的增殖和迁移侵袭、mTOR磷酸化与VEGF和MMP9表达

目的分析肝激酶B1(liver kinase B1,LKB1)对人巨细胞肺癌(the people giant cell lung cancer,PGCL3)细胞增殖、迁移、侵袭的影响及其机制。方法构建真核表达载体p CMV-LKB1,转染人巨细胞肺癌细胞。转染后48h,用免疫印迹法检测各组细胞LKB1蛋白表达水平,明确转染PGCL3效率。转染后每隔12h、连续72h检测LKB1对细胞增殖能力的影响;Transwell小室检测转染后各组细胞迁移、侵袭力。提取各组细胞蛋白检测基质金属蛋白酶2(matrix metalloproteinase 2,MMP2)、基质金属蛋白酶9(matrix metalloproteinase 9,MMP9)、雷帕霉素靶蛋白(mammalian target of rapamycin,m TOR)和血管内皮生长因子(vascular endothelial growth factor,VEGF)的表达水平。结果 p CMV-LKB1经PCR、双酶切及DNA测序鉴定后,证实目的基因片段插入方向正确,核酸序列与NCBI公布的LKB1的核酸序列一致;免疫印迹分析显示,转染p CMV-LKB1的PGCL3细胞中LKB1表达水平明显增高,表明p CMV-LKB1构建成功。增殖曲线分析和5-乙炔基-2,脱氧嘧啶核苷(5-ethynyl-2,-deoxyuridine,Ed U)检测显示,转染p CMV-LKB1能显著抑制PGCL3细胞的增殖;Transwell小室检测显示,过表达LKB1可显著抑制PGCL3细胞的迁移与侵袭;免疫印迹分析显示,过表达LKB1的PGCL3细胞其LKB1下游分子中总m TOR表达量不变,磷酸化m TOR(p-m TOR)水平降低,m TOR下游分子VEGF表达量也显著降低,迁移侵袭相关蛋白MMP2表达无变化,但MMP9水平显著降低。结论 LKB1可能通过下调PGCL3细胞p-m TOR水平,降低VEGF表达,从而抑制巨细胞肺癌细胞增殖,并可能通过下调金属基质蛋白酶MMP9的表达,降低巨细胞肺癌细胞迁移侵袭能力。     

p85a基因对人神经母细胞瘤SY5Y细胞迁移的影响

通过干扰p85a基因的表达,探讨其在人神经母细胞瘤SY5Y细胞迁移中的作用及对m RNA和蛋白质水平的影响。首先,构建p85a基因的干扰质粒si RNA质粒(si-p85a)和过表达质粒(OE-p85a),转染人神经母细胞瘤SY5Y细胞,48 h后,用定量PCR方法检测p85a基因的m RNA水平变化;Western blot检测其蛋白质水平变化;用流式细胞术检测细胞周期变化;随后,将si-p85a、OE-p85a等质粒转染12孔板中的细胞,分别在24、48、72 h时做划痕实验,观察细胞迁移的变化。定量PCR显示,与MOCK组相比,不同组p85a基因表达有差异。干扰质粒(si-p85a)组表达降低,约为对照组的0.42倍;而过表达(OE-p85a)组表达明显升高,为对照组的22.84倍,均有显著性统计学差异(P0.05)。Western blot结果显示,转染si-p85a质粒后,p85a蛋白质水平下降;而转染OE-p85a质粒,p85a蛋白质水平升高。划痕实验中,转染OE-p85a可促进SY5Y细胞迁移,转染si-p85a后抑制细胞迁移,均有统计学差异(P0.05)。实验结果表明,在SY5Y细胞生长过程中,p85a基因起到重要作用,可以促进SY5Y细胞迁移运动。     

Cryopreservation induces macrophage colony stimulating factor from human periodontal ligament cells in vitro

Cryopreservation is used to protect vital periodontal ligaments during the transplantation of teeth. We investigated which gene products implicated in root resorption are upregulated in human periodontal ligament cells by cryopreservation, and whether cryopreservation affects the expression of macrophage-colony stimulating factor (M-CSF) in human periodontal ligament cells. We used customized microarrays to compare gene expression in human periodontal ligament cells cultured from teeth immediately after extraction and from cryopreserved teeth. Based on the result of these assays, we examined M-CSF expression in periodontal ligament cells from the immediately extracted tooth and cryopreserved teeth by real-time PCR, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), Western blot analysis, and immunofluorescence. We also investigated whether human bone marrow cells differentiate into tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) positive osteoclasts when stimulated with RANKL (Receptor Activator for Nuclear Factor κ B Ligand) together with any secreted M-CSF present in the supernatants of the periodontal ligament cells cultured from the various groups of teeth. M-CSF was twofold higher in the periodontal ligament cells from the rapid freezing teeth than in those from the immediately extracted group (p < 0.05). Cryopreservation increased M-CSF expression in the periodontal ligament cells when analyzed by real time PCR, ELISA, Western blotting, and immunofluorescence (p < 0.05). TRAP positive osteoclasts were formed in response to RANKL and the secreted M-CSF present in the supernatants of all the experimental groups except negative control. These results demonstrate that cryopreservation promotes the production of M-CSF, which plays an important role in root resorption by periodontal ligament cells.     

Activity of 25-Hydroxylase in Human Gingival Fibroblasts and Periodontal Ligament Cells

Background

We previously demonstrated that 25-hydroxyvitamin D₃ concentrations in gingival crevicular fluid are 300 times higher than those in the plasma of patients with aggressive periodontitis. Here we explored whether 25-hydroxyvitamin D₃ can be synthesized by periodontal soft tissue cells. We also investigated which of the two main kinds of hydroxylases, CYP27A1 and CYP2R1, is the key 25-hydroxylase in periodontal soft tissue cells.

Methodology/Principal Findings

Primary cultures of human gingival fibroblasts and periodontal ligament cells from 5 individual donors were established. CYP27A1 mRNA, CYP2R1 mRNA and CYP27A1 protein were detected in human gingival fibroblasts and periodontal ligament cells, whereas CYP2R1 protein was not. After incubation with the 25-hydroxylase substrate vitamin D₃, human gingival fibroblasts and periodontal ligament cells generated detectable 25-hydroxyvitamin D₃ that resulted in the production of 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D₃. Specific knockdown of CYP27A1 in human gingival fibroblasts and periodontal ligament cells using siRNA resulted in a significant reduction in both 25-hydroxyvitamin D₃ and 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D₃ production. Knockdown of CYP2R1 did not significantly influence 25-hydroxyvitamin D₃ synthesis. Sodium butyrate did not influence significantly CYP27A1 mRNA expression; however, interleukin-1β and Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide strongly induced CYP27A1 mRNA expression in human gingival fibroblasts and periodontal ligament cells.

Conclusions

The activity of 25-hydroxylase was verified in human gingival fibroblasts and periodontal ligament cells, and CYP27A1 was identified as the key 25-hydroxylase in these cells.     

豆浆作为脱位牙保存液对牙周膜成纤维细胞活性的影响研究

目的:通过探讨牙周膜成纤维细胞保存在豆浆中对其细胞活性的影响,评价豆浆作为脱位牙保存液的可行性。方法:将因口腔正畸而拔除12-18岁青少年的前磨牙进行细胞分离,选用分离出来的牙周膜成纤维细胞进行培养,将其分别置于ViaSpan、DMEM高糖培养基、豆浆、自来水、牛奶、Hank平衡盐溶液这6种液体中进行培养,采用cck-8法测定其在不同保存液中1h、2h、4h、8h、24h五个时间点的细胞活性。结果:豆浆组1h、2h、4h、8h、24h细胞残存率都显著高于自来水组(P0.01);豆浆组1h、2h、4h、8h细胞残存率与DMEM组、ViaSpan组比较均无统计学差异(P0.05),在24h时的细胞残存率显著高于DMEM组和ViaSpan组(P0.05);豆浆组2h、8h细胞残存率和牛奶组比较无统计学差异(P0.05),但牛奶组1h、4h、24h细胞残存率显著高于豆浆组(P0.05);豆浆组1h、2h、4h、8h、24h细胞残存率和HBSS组比较均无统计学差异(P0.05)。结论:豆浆在保存牙周膜成纤维细胞活性效果等效于Hank平衡盐溶液,是一种有效的脱位牙保存液。     

Function of Chemokine (CXC Motif) Ligand 12 in Periodontal Ligament Fibroblasts

The periodontal ligament (PDL) is one of the connective tissues located between the tooth and bone. It is characterized by rapid turnover. Periodontal ligament fibroblasts (PDLFs) play major roles in the rapid turnover of the PDL. Microarray analysis of human PDLFs (HPDLFs) and human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs) demonstrated markedly high expression of chemokine (CXC motif) ligand 12 (CXCL12) in the HPDLFs. CXCL12 plays an important role in the migration of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). The function of CXCL12 in the periodontal ligament was investigated in HPDLFs. Expression of CXCL12 in HPDLFs and HDFs was examined by RT-PCR, qRT-PCR and ELISA. Chemotactic ability of CXCL12 was evaluated in both PDLFs and HDFs by migration assay of MSCs. CXCL12 was also immunohistochemically examined in the PDL in vivo. Expression of CXCL12 in the HPDLFs was much higher than that in HDFs in vitro. Migration assay demonstrated that the number of migrated MSCs by HPDLFs was significantly higher than that by HDFs. In addition, the migrated MSCs also expressed CXCL12 and several genes that are familiar to fibroblasts. CXCL12 was immunohistochemically localized in the fibroblasts in the PDL of rat molars. The results suggest that PDLFs synthesize and secrete CXCL12 protein and that CXCL12 induces migration of MSCs in the PDL in order to maintain rapid turnover of the PDL.     

LIMK1 depletion enhances fasudil-dependent inhibition of urethral fibroblast proliferation and migration

LIM kinase 1 (LIMK1) is an important regulator of the cell cytoskeleton. This study aimed to examine the role of LIMK1 in mediating the effects of the Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitor fasudil. In vitro cultures of urethral fibroblasts were divided into LIMK1 knockdown (LIMK1 KD) and LIMK1 control (LIMK1 NC) experimental groups. Each group was incubated with fasudil (50 μmol/L) with or without transforming growth factor β1 (10 ng/mL) for 24 hours. Wound healing and Transwell assays were performed to determine cell migration. Flow cytometry was used to determine apoptosis. LIMK1, collagen I, collagen III, phospho-myosin light chain (p-MLC), alpha smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), and phospho-Cofilin (p-Cofilin) expression was examined by Western blot analysis. The expression of LIMK1 was further validated in human urethral scar tissues. Transwell and wound healing assays revealed that the cells of the LIMK1 KD group exhibited significantly attenuated migration, when compared with those of the LIMK1 NC group ( P < 0.05). Cell migration was also attenuated in the LIMK1 KD group treated with fasudil ( P < 0.05). Flow cytometry analysis revealed that apoptosis was higher in the LIMK1 KD group than that in LIMK1 NC group ( P < 0.05). Apoptosis was also enhanced in the LIMK1 KD group treated with fasudil ( P < 0.05). Western blot analysis demonstrated that LIMK1, collagen I, collagen III, p-MLC, α-SMA, and p-Cofilin expression was significantly attenuated in both the fasudil-treated and untreated LIMK1 KD groups ( P < 0.05). LIMK1 was positively expressed in human urethral scar tissues while it was negatively expressed in normal urethra tissues. In conclusion, loss of LIMK1 expression inhibits the Rho/ROCK pathway-dependent proliferation and migration via downregulation of collagen I, collagen III, p-Cofilin, and α-SMA. LIMK1 loss can also enhance the inhibitory effects of fasudil on the proliferation and migration of urethral fibroblasts.     

Plasma Levels of microRNA-145 Are Associated with Severity of Coronary Artery Disease

MethodsA total of 195 consecutive subjects who underwent coronary angiography for chest pain evaluation were enrolled in this study. In CAD patients severity of coronary lesions was assessed by the number of diseased vessels and the Synergy between PCI with Taxus and Cardiac surgery score (SYNTAX score). Plasma levels of miRNA-145 were quantified by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction test, and logarithmic transformation of miRNA-145 levels (Ln_miRNA-145) was used for analyses due to its skewed distribution.ResultsOf the 195 total subjects 167 patients were diagnosed as having CAD. Ln_miRNA-145 was significantly lower in CAD patients compared with the non-CAD group (-6.11±0.92 vs. -5.06±1.25; p <0.001). In multivariable linear regression analyses CAD was significantly associated with lower Ln_miRNA-145 (Estimate, -0.50; standard error (SE), 0.11; p <0.0001). Furthermore, among CAD patients, three-vessel disease, higher SYNTAX scores and STEMI were significantly associated with lower Ln_miRNA-145 ([Estimate, -0.40; SE, 0.07; p <0.0001]; [Estimate, -0.02, SE, 0.10; p = 0.005] and [Estimate, -0.35, SE, 0.10; p <0.001] respectively).ConclusionsLower plasma levels of miRNA-145 were significantly associated with the presence as well as severity of CAD. As a potential biomarker for CAD, plasma miRNA-145 may be useful in predicting CAD and its severity in patients presenting with chest pain.     

Direct cell–cell contact between periodontal ligament fibroblasts and osteoclast precursors synergistically increases the expression of genes related to osteoclastogenesis

The formation of bone resorbing osteoclasts in vivo is orchestrated by cells of the osteoblast lineage such as periodontal ligament fibroblasts that provide the proper signals to osteoclast precursors. Although the requirement of cell–cell interactions is widely acknowledged, it is unknown whether these interactions influence the expression of genes required for osteoclastogenesis and the ultimate formation of osteoclasts. In the present study we investigated the effect of cell–cell interaction on the mRNA expression of adhesion molecules and molecules involved in osteoclast formation in cultures of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and human primary periodontal ligament fibroblasts, both as solitary cultures and in co‐culture. We further analyzed the formation of multinucleated, tartrate resistant acid phosphatase (TRACP) positive cells and assessed their bone resorbing abilities. Interestingly, gene expression of intercellular adhesion molecule‐1 (ICAM‐1) and of osteoclastogenesis‐related genes (RANKL, RANK, TNF‐α, and IL‐1β) was highly up‐regulated in the co‐cultures compared to mono‐cultures and the 5–10‐fold up‐regulation reflected a synergistic increase due to direct cell–cell interaction. This induction strongly overpowered the effects of known osteoclastogenesis inducers 1,25(OH)₂VitD₃ and dexamethasone. In case of indirect cell–cell contact mRNA expression was not altered, indicating that heterotypic adhesion is required for the increase in gene expression. In addition, the number of osteoclast‐like cells that were formed in co‐culture with periodontal ligament fibroblasts was significantly augmented compared to mono‐cultures. Our data indicate that cell–cell adhesion between osteoclast precursors and periodontal ligament fibroblasts significantly modulates the cellular response which favors the expression of osteoclast differentiation genes and the ultimate formation of osteoclasts. J. Cell. Physiol. 222: 565–573, 2010. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

microRNA-145表达对宫颈癌Hela细胞增殖及凋亡的影响

目的:探讨微小核糖核酸145(micro RNA-145)表达对宫颈癌Hela细胞增殖及凋亡的影响。方法:实验室常规培养宫颈癌Hela细胞并分为4组,空白(Blank)组(Hela细胞+RPMI1640)、micro RNA-145组(Hela细胞+RPMI1640+micro RNA-145-5p mimics)、阴性序列(NC)组(Hela细胞+RPMI1640+NC)、Mock组(Hela细胞+RPMI1640+Lipofectamine 2000),记录各组Hela细胞转染率,采用实时荧光定量聚合酶链锁反应(QRT-PCR)检测各组Hela细胞中micro RNA-145的表达水平,采用四甲基偶氮唑蓝(MTT)比色法检测Hela细胞增殖情况,采用4',6-二脒基-2-苯基吲哚(DAPI)染色法判断Hela细胞凋亡情况。结果:本研究中,各组Hela细胞转染率均80%;micro RNA-145组micro RNA-145的表达显著高于Blank组、NC组和Mock组,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。转染24 h、48 h、72 h后,micro RNA-145组490 nm波长处的光密度值(OD490值)较转染0h后明显降低,转染48 h、72 h后,Blank组、NC组、Mock组OD490值较转染0 h后时明显升高,转染24 h、48 h、72 h后,micro RNA-145组OD490值均低于Blank组、NC组、Mock组,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。DAPI染色后,micro RNA-145组Hela细胞凋亡率高于Blank组、NC组、Mock组,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。转染后,Blank组、NC组、Mock组的micro RNA-145表达率、OD490值、DAPI染色后Hela细胞凋亡率比较差异均无统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:micro RNA-145表达上调可抑制宫颈癌Hela细胞增殖,并促进Hela细胞凋亡,通过药物调控micro RNA-145表达有望成为宫颈癌治疗的新靶点。     

肿瘤微环境中ROS介导IgG表达对膀胱癌细胞增殖和侵袭能力的影响

摘要 目的：探讨肿瘤微环境（TME）中活性氧（ROS）介导免疫球蛋白G（IgG）表达对膀胱癌EJ细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭能力的影响。方法：临床收集的18例膀胱癌患者样本,通过Western blot法检测膀胱癌和癌旁正常组织样本中IgG表达量。利用免疫荧光染色（IF）技术分别对膀胱癌组织和癌旁正常组织中ROS和IgG分子进行共定位和相对定量分析。将活性氧清除剂N-乙酰基-L-半胱氨酸（NAC）加入膀胱癌细胞EJ中,实验分为3组：空白组（EJ细胞）、阴性对照组（EJ+PBS）、实验组（EJ+PBS+NAC）,10 mM NAC药物处理48小时后,运用DHE-ROS荧光探针技术和Western blot实验检测药物NAC对ROS和IgG相对表达水平的影响;通过克隆集落形成实验、划痕实验、Transwell实验检测去除ROS后对膀胱癌细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的影响。结果：人体膀胱癌组织中ROS和IgG分子表达水平显著高于癌旁正常组织（P<0.001）;荧光显微镜显示膀胱肿瘤组织中正常膀胱尿路上皮细胞组织被肿瘤细胞严重破坏,结构紊乱不规则,IgG和ROS表达水平均升高,而癌旁组织膀胱尿路上皮组织的结构均匀规则;NAC药物处理EJ细胞后,与空白组和阴性对照组相比ROS和IgG表达显著降低,同时实验组细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭能力明显下降（P<0.01）。结论：ROS和IgG在临床膀胱癌组织和体外膀胱癌细胞株EJ中均显著高表达,在肿瘤微环境中ROS通过调控IgG表达,从而促进膀胱癌细胞的增殖、迁移、侵袭。ROS和IgG可能成为膀胱癌早期诊断和生物治疗的临床新靶点。