Caloric restriction counteracts chemotherapy-induced inflammation and increases response to therapy in a triple negative breast cancer model

Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a heterogeneous disease that has no available targeted therapies. Previously, we have shown that caloric restriction (CR) can augment the effects of radiation therapy in a TNBC mouse model. To build upon this, we now present data regarding the combination of chemotherapy and CR in the same 4T1 model. Chemotherapy can induce inflammation that breeds resistance to therapy. We propose CR as a mechanism to decrease chemotherapy-induced inflammation and increase efficacy of therapy. 12-week old Balb/c mice were orthotopically injected with a syngeneic triple negative breast cancer cell line (4T1) and were treated in one of six cohorts: ad lib fed (AL), 30% reduction in calorie intake (CR), cisplatin or docetaxol alone or a combination CR+cisplatin/docetaxol. Mice in the cohorts receiving chemotherapy+CR had longer overall survival (12 ± 2 days) as compared to the AL group. These mice also demonstrated less lung metastases at the final time point of in vivo imaging. In addition, downregulation of the IGF-1R and IRS signaling pathways were noted most significantly in those mice receiving combination therapy. Lastly, serum from these mice demonstrated an increase in inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-1β in response to chemotherapy alone. This increase was dampened by the addition of CR. Taken together, these data suggest that while chemotherapy is effective in TNBC, it can cause inflammation, which can be a driver of resistance to therapy. This chemotherapy-induced inflammation can be reversed with the use of CR as a nontoxic adjunct to treatment.     

中药联合放化疗治疗中期非小细胞肺癌的临床疗效

目的:探讨中药联合放化疗手段治疗中期非小细胞肺癌患者的临床效果。方法:选取2012年1月-2014年1月陕西中医药大学附属医院肿瘤科、肿瘤科和呼吸科收治的非小细胞肺癌患者80例作为本研究的研究对象,按照入院顺序将其随机分为对照组和治疗组。对照组39例给予常规放化疗治疗,治疗组41例在对照组的基础上给予参芪五味子片进行治疗。比较两组患者的近期疗效、治疗前后卡氏(KPS)评分情况、T淋巴细胞亚群的变化情况及不良反应的发生情况。结果:治疗后,治疗组的总体有效率为39.02%,与对照组(28.20%)比较差异无统计学意义(P0.05)。治疗组患者治疗后的KPS评分改善率为70.70%,明显高于对照组(42.00%,P0.05)。两组患者治疗后的CD3~+、CD4~+、CD4~+/CD8~+水平均较治疗前显著升高、CD8~+水平较治疗前明显降低,且治疗组CD3~+、CD4~+、CD4~+/CD8~+水平显著高于对照组,而CD8~+水平明显低于对照组(P0.05)。治疗组的各不良反应发生率均显著低于对照组(P0.05)。结论:中药联合放化疗治疗中期非小细胞肺癌虽不能显著提高临床效果,但可有效缓解放化疗所致的不良反应,提高患者免疫功能,改善患者的生活质量。     

5′-Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase: A potential target for disease prevention by curcumin

Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a yellowish agent extracted from turmeric, is a bioactive compound known for its anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, antidiabetic, and anticancer activities. Multiple lines of evidence have indicated that curcumin regulates several regulatory proteins in the cellular signal transduction pathway. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is one of the central regulators of cellular metabolism and energy homeostasis, which is activated in response to increasing cellular adenosine monophosphate/adenosine triphosphate ratio. AMPK plays a critical role in regulating growth and reprogramming metabolism and is linked to several cellular processes including apoptosis and inflammation. Recently, it has been demonstrated that AMPK is a new molecular target affected by curcumin and its derivatives. In this review, we discuss recent findings on the targeting of AMPK signaling by curcumin and the resulting impact on the pathogenesis of proinflammatory diseases. We also highlight the therapeutic value of targeting AMPK by curcumin in the prevention and treatment of proinflammatory diseases, including cancers, atherosclerosis, and diabetes.     

多西紫杉醇与紫杉醇联合顺铂同步放化疗治疗晚期宫颈癌的疗效比较

目的:比较多西紫杉醇与紫杉醇联合顺铂同步放化疗治疗晚期宫颈癌的疗效。方法:选择2006年6月至2012年6月我院收治的宫颈癌晚期患者180例作为研究对象,依据随机数字表将患者分为紫杉醇组(n=90)和多西紫杉醇组(n=90),两组患者在放疗基础上分别接受紫杉醇135 mg/m~2,每周1次,多西紫杉醇25 mg/m~2,每周1次,4周一疗程,维持两个疗程,比较两组患者的近期疗效、生存时间和毒副作用发生情况。结果:紫杉醇和多西紫杉醇组近期治疗的总有效率分别为81.11%和87.78%,差异无统计学意义(P=0.217);且均未出现进展期的病例。紫杉醇组3年生存率为58.89%,明显低于多西紫杉醇组的75.56%,差异有统计学意义(P=0.017);紫杉醇组骨髓抑制和消化道反应的发生率分别为35.56%和37.78%,明显高于多西紫杉醇组的22.22%和26.67%,差异有统计学意义(均P0.05)。结论:多西紫杉醇联合顺铂同步放化疗治疗晚期宫颈癌能显著提高患者3年生存率,降低毒副作用发生率,且用药量更少,相对安全、合理,患者可耐受,值得进一步临床研究。     

姜黄素对过度训练大鼠脾脏炎症反应的调控作用及其机制

目的:研究姜黄素调控Toll-样受体4(TLR4)-p38丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(p38 MAPK)/核因子κB(NF-κB)信号通路缓解过度训练大鼠脾脏炎症反应的作用及其机制.方法:7周龄SPF级雄性Wistar大鼠分为安静对照组(C组,n=12)、过度训练模型组(OM组,n=11)、姜黄素+模型组(COM组,n=14)...