BACKGROUND Colonization with Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)has a strong correlation with gastric cancer,and the virulence factor CagA is implicated in carcinogenesis.Studies have been conducted using medicinal plants w...BACKGROUND Colonization with Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)has a strong correlation with gastric cancer,and the virulence factor CagA is implicated in carcinogenesis.Studies have been conducted using medicinal plants with the aim of eliminating the pathogen;however,the possibility of blocking H.pylori-induced cell differentiation to prevent the onset and/or progression of tumors has not been addressed.This type of study is expensive and time-consuming,requiring in vitro and/or in vivo tests,which can be solved using bioinformatics.Therefore,prospective computational analyses were conducted to assess the feasibility of interaction between phenolic compounds from medicinal plants and the CagA oncoprotein.AIM To perform a computational prospecting of the interactions between phenolic compounds from medicinal plants and the CagA oncoprotein of H.pylori.METHODS In this in silico study,the structures of the phenolic compounds(ligands)kaempferol,myricetin,quercetin,ponciretin(flavonoids),and chlorogenic acid(phenolic acid)were selected from the PubChem database.These phenolic compounds were chosen based on previous studies that suggested medicinal plants as non-drug treatments to eliminate H.pylori infection.The three-dimensional structure model of the CagA oncoprotein of H.pylori(receptor)was obtained through molecular modeling using computational tools from the I-Tasser platform,employing the threading methodology.The primary sequence of CagA was sourced from GenBank(BAK52797.1).A screening was conducted to identify binding sites in the structure of the CagA oncoprotein that could potentially interact with the ligands,utilizing the GRaSP online platform.Both the ligands and receptor were prepared for molecular docking using AutoDock Tools 4(ADT)software,and the simulations were carried out using a combination of ADT and AutoDock Vina v.1.2.0 software.Two sets of simulations were performed:One involving the central region of CagA with phenolic compounds,and another involving the carboxy-terminus region of CagA with phenolic compounds.The receptor-ligand complexes were then analyzed using PyMol and BIOVIA Discovery Studio software.RESULTS The structure model obtained for the CagA oncoprotein exhibited high quality(C-score=0.09)and was validated using parameters from the MolProbity platform.The GRaSP online platform identified 24 residues(phenylalanine and leucine)as potential binding sites on the CagA oncoprotein.Molecular docking simulations were conducted with the three-dimensional model of the CagA oncoprotein.No complexes were observed in the simulations between the carboxy-terminus region of CagA and the phenolic compounds;however,all phenolic compounds interacted with the central region of the oncoprotein.Phenolic compounds and CagA exhibited significant affinity energy(-7.9 to-9.1 kcal/mol):CagA/kaempferol formed 28 chemical bonds,CagA/myricetin formed 18 chemical bonds,CagA/quercetin formed 16 chemical bonds,CagA/ponciretin formed 13 chemical bonds,and CagA/chlorogenic acid formed 17 chemical bonds.Although none of the phenolic compounds directly bound to the amino acid residues of the K-Xn-R-X-R membrane binding motif,all of them bound to residues,mostly positively or negatively charged,located near this region.CONCLUSION In silico,the tested phenolic compounds formed stable complexes with CagA.Therefore,they could be tested in vitro and/or in vivo to validate the findings,and to assess interference in CagA/cellular target interactions and in the oncogenic differentiation of gastric cells.展开更多
目的:探讨原癌蛋白18(Oncoprotein 18,Op18)在肝癌侵袭转移过程中的作用机制.方法:采用R N A干扰,抑制人肝癌细胞HCCLM3中Op18的表达,RT-PCR和Westernb l o t评价干扰效率;通过细胞粘附分析、体外Transwell分析法检测Op18表达缺失后对HC...目的:探讨原癌蛋白18(Oncoprotein 18,Op18)在肝癌侵袭转移过程中的作用机制.方法:采用R N A干扰,抑制人肝癌细胞HCCLM3中Op18的表达,RT-PCR和Westernb l o t评价干扰效率;通过细胞粘附分析、体外Transwell分析法检测Op18表达缺失后对HCCLM3细胞粘附、运动和侵袭能力的改变;RT-PCR和免疫组织化学分别在48例未伴转移的肝癌组织和48例伴转移的肝癌组织中解析Op18表达与肝癌侵袭转移的关系.结果:RT-PCR和Western blot结果显示:在HCCLM3细胞中行RNAi后Op18表达被有效抑制,抑制率达到80%以上;Op18表达缺失后,在不同时间点(20、40和60 min)实验组细胞粘附能力(0.616±0.057、0.740±0.0713和1.001±0.083)较阴性对照组(0.944±0.068、1.196±0.115和1.441±0.053)明显下降(P<0.05);Transwell实验结果提示:经RNAi后实验组细胞运动、侵袭能力(运动:0.145±0.011,侵袭0.127±0.008)较阴性对照组(运动:0.206±0.008,侵袭:0.168±0.012)显著降低(P<0.01);分别在伴转移和未伴转移的肝癌组织中检测Op18的表达,RT-PCR(Op18与GAPDH相对比值:0.560±0.128vs 0.414±0.086)和IHC(积分吸光度值为:624.771±100.032 vs 413.786±71.833)实验结果均提示Op18在伴转移的肝癌组织中的表达更高(P<0.01).结论:Op18在肝癌的侵袭转移过程中发挥重要作用.展开更多
Lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma) is the most common extranodal B cell tumor and accounts for 8% of non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Gastric MALT lymphoma is the best-studied example an...Lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma) is the most common extranodal B cell tumor and accounts for 8% of non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Gastric MALT lymphoma is the best-studied example and is a prototypical neoplasm that occurs in the setting of chronic inflammation brought on by persistent infection or autoimmune disease. Cytogenetic abnormalities are commonly acquired during the course of disease and the most common is chromosomal translocation t(11;18)(q21;q21), which creates the API2-MALT1 fusion oncoprotein. t(11;18)-positive lymphomas can be clinically aggressive and have a higher rate of dissemination than t(11;18)-negative tumors. Many cancers, including MALT lymphomas, characteristically exhibit deregulated over-activation of cellular survival pathways, such as the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway. Molecular characterization of API2-MALT1 has revealed it to be a potent activator of NF-κB, which is required for API2-MALT1-induced cellular transformation, however the mechanisms by which API2-MALT1 exerts these effects are only recently becoming apparent. The API2 moiety of the fusion binds tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor associated factor (TRAF) 2 and receptor interacting protein 1 (RIP1), two proteins essential for TNF receptor-induced NF-κB activation. By effectively mimicking ligand-bound TNF receptor, API2-MALT1 promotes TRAF2-dependent ubiquitination of RIP1, which then acts as a scaffold for nucleating and activating the canonical NF-κB machinery. Activation occurs, in part, through MALT1 moiety-dependent recruitment of TRAF6, which can directly modify NF-κB essential modulator, the principal downstream regulator of NF-κB. While the intrinsic MALT1 protease catalytic activity is dispensable for this canonical NF-κB signaling, it is critical for non-canonical NF-κB activation. In this regard, API2-MALT1 recognizes NF-κB inducing kinase (NIK), the essential upstream regulator of non-canonical NF-κB, and cleaves it to generate a stable, constitutively active fragment. Thus, API2-MALT1 harnesses multiple unique pathways to achieve deregulated NF-κB activation. Emerging data from our group and others have also detailed additional gain-of-function activities of API2-MALT1 that extend beyond NF-κB activation. Specifically, API2-MALT1 recruits and subverts multiple other signaling factors, including LIM domain and actin-binding protein 1 (LIMA1) and Smac/DIABLO. Like NIK, LIMA1 represents a unique substrate for API2-MALT1 protease activity, but unlike NIK, its cleavage sets in motion a major NF-κB-independent pathway for promoting oncogenesis. In this review, we highlight the most recent results characterizing these unique and diverse gain-of-function activities of API2-MALT1 and how they contribute to lymphomagenesis.展开更多
A comparative molecular dynamics (MD) simulation study was performed on the p53 oncoprotein to investigate the effect of the Arg273His (R273H) mutation on the p53→DNA Binding Domain (DBD). The two p53 dimer structure...A comparative molecular dynamics (MD) simulation study was performed on the p53 oncoprotein to investigate the effect of the Arg273His (R273H) mutation on the p53→DNA Binding Domain (DBD). The two p53 dimer structures of the wild-type and mutant Arg273His (R273H) were simulated with the same thermodynamic and environmental parameters. The obtained results demonstrate that the induced Arg273His mutation has a considerable effect on the p53→DNA close contact interaction and changes the picture of hydrogen formation. The Arg273His mutation, in some cases, destroys the existing native hydrogen bond, but, in other cases, forms a strong p53→DNA hydrogen bond, which is not proper for the native protein. The MD simulation results illustrate some molecular mechanism of the conformational changes of the Arg273His key amino acid residue in the p53→DNA binding domain, which might be important for the understanding of the physiological functioning of the p53 protein and the origin of cancer.展开更多
It is first reported here that estrogen occupied receptor(EoR)and progesterone occupied receptor (RoR)expressed in cancerous tissues (59.57% and 82.98% respectively)and morphologically normal epithlium(50 77.78% and ...It is first reported here that estrogen occupied receptor(EoR)and progesterone occupied receptor (RoR)expressed in cancerous tissues (59.57% and 82.98% respectively)and morphologically normal epithlium(50 77.78% and 70-88.89%respectively) in nasoplharyngeal carcinomas(NPCs)with insignificant difference(P>0.05).Positive rates of EoR and PoR increased greatly in clinical stage Ⅲ and Ⅳ, compared with in Ⅱ(P<0.05), and exhibited insignificant difference between female cases and male ones(P>0.05).Positive rate of C-erbB-2 was 19.15% in cancerous cells, and 9.68% in stage Ⅲand 66.67% in Ⅳin NPCs(P<0.05).Significant difference of C-erbB-2expression was observed between bilateral cervical lymph node metastasis(BCLM)and unilateral ones(P<0.05)but not for EoR or PoR(P>0.05)These findings suggest that EoR or PoR may be correlated with aggravation but not genesis and node metastasis in NPCs and that C-erbB-2may be correlated with aggravation and promotion of formation of node metastasis in NPCs.展开更多
Objective To explore the characteristics of oncoprotein expression of c-fos and c-jun in hypertrophic scars and chronic dermal ulcers and their regulation of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF). Methods Tissues of...Objective To explore the characteristics of oncoprotein expression of c-fos and c-jun in hypertrophic scars and chronic dermal ulcers and their regulation of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF). Methods Tissues of hypertrophic scars (n=8), chronic dermal ulcers (n=8) and normal skin (n=5) were taken from 21 patients with burns and chronic dermal ulcers in operation. The ABC immunohistochemical method was used to characterize the gene product expression of c-fos, c-jun and bFGF in the above tissues. Results In normal skin, both c-fos and c-jun protein expression and bFGF protein expression were observed. The signals of both oncoproteins were localized mainly in subcutaneous fibroblasts, but, positive expression of the bFGF protein was mainly in keratinocytes. In hypertrophic scars, positive expression of both oncoproteins could be found mainly in fibroblasts, but bFGF was mainly in fibroblasts and endothelial cells. In chronic dermal ulcers, endothelial cells, some of inflammatory cells and fibroblasts were positive for both of oncoproteins, but the expression of bFGF was only seen in fibroblasts and endothelial cells. Conclusions The results indicate that the interaction between both oncoproteins and bFGF exists, and the regulating action between protooncogenes and bFGF is a major course in wound healing. The different expressions of c-fos and c-jun gene products play an important role in regulate bFGF action, thus affecting wound healing.展开更多
Objective:Cervical cancer caused by persistent high-risk human papillomavirus(hrHPV)infection remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women.As prophylactic HPV vaccines cannot eliminate existing infecti...Objective:Cervical cancer caused by persistent high-risk human papillomavirus(hrHPV)infection remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women.As prophylactic HPV vaccines cannot eliminate existing infections,developing therapeutic vaccines targeting HPV E6/E7 oncoproteins is critical for reversing precancerous lesions.This study aimed to design a novel multiepitope vaccine against HPV16,incorporating newly identified immunodominant epitopes and evaluating the therapeutic efficacy.Methods:The multi-epitope vaccine HSP70-12P was bioinformatically designed to include cytotoxic T lymphocyte(CTL)and helper T lymphocyte(HTL)epitopes from HPV16 E6/E7,which were fused to the C-terminal domain(residues 359±610)of Mycobacterium tuberculosis HSP70 as an adjuvant.Two formulations were used,as follows:(1)protein-based Pro-HSP70-12P;and(2)DNA-based DNA-HSP70-12P.Therapeutic efficacy was evaluated in TC-1 tumor-bearing mouse models.Tumor regression,survival rates,and immune correlates(T cell responses and cytokine profiles)were assessed.Immunodominant epitopes were identified using ELISpot.Results:The Pro-HSP70-12P protein vaccine induced strong immune responses and provided lasting antitumor protection.The vaccine activated cell-mediated immunity and stimulated effector memory T cells in the HPV-16-related tumor mouse model,resulting in strong tumor clearance effects.Pro-HSP70-12P demonstrated superior performance compared to the DNA-HSP70-12P vaccine,achieving complete regression of small tumors(diameter<2 mm)with a single dose and conferring long-lasting protection in TC-1 rechallenge experiments.Three novel immunodominant epitopes were identified(E6-38-45,E6-124-132,and E7-50-57).The E6 epitopes address a critical gap in E6-targeted vaccine design.Conclusions:The multi-epitope protein vaccine,Pro-HSP70-12P,represents a potent therapeutic candidate against HPV-driven malignancies,which has the capacity to induce tumor regression and long-term immunity.These findings support further clinical development.展开更多
Background Daxx has been identified as a nuclear protein that involves in apoptosis and transcriptional repression. Daxx co-localizes with the promyelocytic leukemia (PML) protein and regulates transcription. Human D...Background Daxx has been identified as a nuclear protein that involves in apoptosis and transcriptional repression. Daxx co-localizes with the promyelocytic leukemia (PML) protein and regulates transcription. Human Daxx (hDaxx) is a protein that functions as a transcriptional regulation through its interaction with some DNA-associated proteins. The aim of this study was to explore the transcriptional regulatory effect of hDaxx interacting with adenovirus (Ad) 12 E1B (Ad12E1B) 55-kDa oncoprotein Methods The co-localization of hDaxx-Ad12E1B or hDaxx-PML protein in the nucleus was observed under a confocal microscope Interaction of hDaxx and Ad12E1B was analyzed by yeast two-hybrid assay Direct binding of hDaxx and Ad12E1B was analyzed using coimmunoprecipitation and Western blot in vivo and in vitro The activity of a luciferase reporter gene, which was regulated by an hDaxx modulated thymidine kinase (TK) promoter, was detected in an automat luminometer Results Ad12E1B, which co-localized with hDaxx in the nuclei of G401-CC3 cells, disrupted the co-localization of hDaxx and PML in the PML oncogenic domains (PODs) hDaxx bound directly to Ad12E1B in vivo and in vitro hDaxx interacted with Ad12E1B along its full length Ad12E1B enhanced transcriptional repression activity of hDaxx Conclusion Ad12E1B disrupts the co-localization of hDaxx with PML in PODs and enhances transcriptional repression activity of hDaxx展开更多
The c-ras and its product P21 have been shown to play an important role in the initiation and development of some malignancies. The activation of c-ras may be associated with two mechanisms: (ⅰ) a point mutation of t...The c-ras and its product P21 have been shown to play an important role in the initiation and development of some malignancies. The activation of c-ras may be associated with two mechanisms: (ⅰ) a point mutation of the codon at position 12 or 61 of the genome leading to a single amino acid alteration in the corresponding product P21; (ⅱ) enhanced expression of ras family encode proteins with展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Colonization with Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)has a strong correlation with gastric cancer,and the virulence factor CagA is implicated in carcinogenesis.Studies have been conducted using medicinal plants with the aim of eliminating the pathogen;however,the possibility of blocking H.pylori-induced cell differentiation to prevent the onset and/or progression of tumors has not been addressed.This type of study is expensive and time-consuming,requiring in vitro and/or in vivo tests,which can be solved using bioinformatics.Therefore,prospective computational analyses were conducted to assess the feasibility of interaction between phenolic compounds from medicinal plants and the CagA oncoprotein.AIM To perform a computational prospecting of the interactions between phenolic compounds from medicinal plants and the CagA oncoprotein of H.pylori.METHODS In this in silico study,the structures of the phenolic compounds(ligands)kaempferol,myricetin,quercetin,ponciretin(flavonoids),and chlorogenic acid(phenolic acid)were selected from the PubChem database.These phenolic compounds were chosen based on previous studies that suggested medicinal plants as non-drug treatments to eliminate H.pylori infection.The three-dimensional structure model of the CagA oncoprotein of H.pylori(receptor)was obtained through molecular modeling using computational tools from the I-Tasser platform,employing the threading methodology.The primary sequence of CagA was sourced from GenBank(BAK52797.1).A screening was conducted to identify binding sites in the structure of the CagA oncoprotein that could potentially interact with the ligands,utilizing the GRaSP online platform.Both the ligands and receptor were prepared for molecular docking using AutoDock Tools 4(ADT)software,and the simulations were carried out using a combination of ADT and AutoDock Vina v.1.2.0 software.Two sets of simulations were performed:One involving the central region of CagA with phenolic compounds,and another involving the carboxy-terminus region of CagA with phenolic compounds.The receptor-ligand complexes were then analyzed using PyMol and BIOVIA Discovery Studio software.RESULTS The structure model obtained for the CagA oncoprotein exhibited high quality(C-score=0.09)and was validated using parameters from the MolProbity platform.The GRaSP online platform identified 24 residues(phenylalanine and leucine)as potential binding sites on the CagA oncoprotein.Molecular docking simulations were conducted with the three-dimensional model of the CagA oncoprotein.No complexes were observed in the simulations between the carboxy-terminus region of CagA and the phenolic compounds;however,all phenolic compounds interacted with the central region of the oncoprotein.Phenolic compounds and CagA exhibited significant affinity energy(-7.9 to-9.1 kcal/mol):CagA/kaempferol formed 28 chemical bonds,CagA/myricetin formed 18 chemical bonds,CagA/quercetin formed 16 chemical bonds,CagA/ponciretin formed 13 chemical bonds,and CagA/chlorogenic acid formed 17 chemical bonds.Although none of the phenolic compounds directly bound to the amino acid residues of the K-Xn-R-X-R membrane binding motif,all of them bound to residues,mostly positively or negatively charged,located near this region.CONCLUSION In silico,the tested phenolic compounds formed stable complexes with CagA.Therefore,they could be tested in vitro and/or in vivo to validate the findings,and to assess interference in CagA/cellular target interactions and in the oncogenic differentiation of gastric cells.
文摘目的:探讨原癌蛋白18(Oncoprotein 18,Op18)在肝癌侵袭转移过程中的作用机制.方法:采用R N A干扰,抑制人肝癌细胞HCCLM3中Op18的表达,RT-PCR和Westernb l o t评价干扰效率;通过细胞粘附分析、体外Transwell分析法检测Op18表达缺失后对HCCLM3细胞粘附、运动和侵袭能力的改变;RT-PCR和免疫组织化学分别在48例未伴转移的肝癌组织和48例伴转移的肝癌组织中解析Op18表达与肝癌侵袭转移的关系.结果:RT-PCR和Western blot结果显示:在HCCLM3细胞中行RNAi后Op18表达被有效抑制,抑制率达到80%以上;Op18表达缺失后,在不同时间点(20、40和60 min)实验组细胞粘附能力(0.616±0.057、0.740±0.0713和1.001±0.083)较阴性对照组(0.944±0.068、1.196±0.115和1.441±0.053)明显下降(P<0.05);Transwell实验结果提示:经RNAi后实验组细胞运动、侵袭能力(运动:0.145±0.011,侵袭0.127±0.008)较阴性对照组(运动:0.206±0.008,侵袭:0.168±0.012)显著降低(P<0.01);分别在伴转移和未伴转移的肝癌组织中检测Op18的表达,RT-PCR(Op18与GAPDH相对比值:0.560±0.128vs 0.414±0.086)和IHC(积分吸光度值为:624.771±100.032 vs 413.786±71.833)实验结果均提示Op18在伴转移的肝癌组织中的表达更高(P<0.01).结论:Op18在肝癌的侵袭转移过程中发挥重要作用.
文摘Lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma) is the most common extranodal B cell tumor and accounts for 8% of non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Gastric MALT lymphoma is the best-studied example and is a prototypical neoplasm that occurs in the setting of chronic inflammation brought on by persistent infection or autoimmune disease. Cytogenetic abnormalities are commonly acquired during the course of disease and the most common is chromosomal translocation t(11;18)(q21;q21), which creates the API2-MALT1 fusion oncoprotein. t(11;18)-positive lymphomas can be clinically aggressive and have a higher rate of dissemination than t(11;18)-negative tumors. Many cancers, including MALT lymphomas, characteristically exhibit deregulated over-activation of cellular survival pathways, such as the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway. Molecular characterization of API2-MALT1 has revealed it to be a potent activator of NF-κB, which is required for API2-MALT1-induced cellular transformation, however the mechanisms by which API2-MALT1 exerts these effects are only recently becoming apparent. The API2 moiety of the fusion binds tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor associated factor (TRAF) 2 and receptor interacting protein 1 (RIP1), two proteins essential for TNF receptor-induced NF-κB activation. By effectively mimicking ligand-bound TNF receptor, API2-MALT1 promotes TRAF2-dependent ubiquitination of RIP1, which then acts as a scaffold for nucleating and activating the canonical NF-κB machinery. Activation occurs, in part, through MALT1 moiety-dependent recruitment of TRAF6, which can directly modify NF-κB essential modulator, the principal downstream regulator of NF-κB. While the intrinsic MALT1 protease catalytic activity is dispensable for this canonical NF-κB signaling, it is critical for non-canonical NF-κB activation. In this regard, API2-MALT1 recognizes NF-κB inducing kinase (NIK), the essential upstream regulator of non-canonical NF-κB, and cleaves it to generate a stable, constitutively active fragment. Thus, API2-MALT1 harnesses multiple unique pathways to achieve deregulated NF-κB activation. Emerging data from our group and others have also detailed additional gain-of-function activities of API2-MALT1 that extend beyond NF-κB activation. Specifically, API2-MALT1 recruits and subverts multiple other signaling factors, including LIM domain and actin-binding protein 1 (LIMA1) and Smac/DIABLO. Like NIK, LIMA1 represents a unique substrate for API2-MALT1 protease activity, but unlike NIK, its cleavage sets in motion a major NF-κB-independent pathway for promoting oncogenesis. In this review, we highlight the most recent results characterizing these unique and diverse gain-of-function activities of API2-MALT1 and how they contribute to lymphomagenesis.
文摘A comparative molecular dynamics (MD) simulation study was performed on the p53 oncoprotein to investigate the effect of the Arg273His (R273H) mutation on the p53→DNA Binding Domain (DBD). The two p53 dimer structures of the wild-type and mutant Arg273His (R273H) were simulated with the same thermodynamic and environmental parameters. The obtained results demonstrate that the induced Arg273His mutation has a considerable effect on the p53→DNA close contact interaction and changes the picture of hydrogen formation. The Arg273His mutation, in some cases, destroys the existing native hydrogen bond, but, in other cases, forms a strong p53→DNA hydrogen bond, which is not proper for the native protein. The MD simulation results illustrate some molecular mechanism of the conformational changes of the Arg273His key amino acid residue in the p53→DNA binding domain, which might be important for the understanding of the physiological functioning of the p53 protein and the origin of cancer.
文摘It is first reported here that estrogen occupied receptor(EoR)and progesterone occupied receptor (RoR)expressed in cancerous tissues (59.57% and 82.98% respectively)and morphologically normal epithlium(50 77.78% and 70-88.89%respectively) in nasoplharyngeal carcinomas(NPCs)with insignificant difference(P>0.05).Positive rates of EoR and PoR increased greatly in clinical stage Ⅲ and Ⅳ, compared with in Ⅱ(P<0.05), and exhibited insignificant difference between female cases and male ones(P>0.05).Positive rate of C-erbB-2 was 19.15% in cancerous cells, and 9.68% in stage Ⅲand 66.67% in Ⅳin NPCs(P<0.05).Significant difference of C-erbB-2expression was observed between bilateral cervical lymph node metastasis(BCLM)and unilateral ones(P<0.05)but not for EoR or PoR(P>0.05)These findings suggest that EoR or PoR may be correlated with aggravation but not genesis and node metastasis in NPCs and that C-erbB-2may be correlated with aggravation and promotion of formation of node metastasis in NPCs.
文摘Objective To explore the characteristics of oncoprotein expression of c-fos and c-jun in hypertrophic scars and chronic dermal ulcers and their regulation of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF). Methods Tissues of hypertrophic scars (n=8), chronic dermal ulcers (n=8) and normal skin (n=5) were taken from 21 patients with burns and chronic dermal ulcers in operation. The ABC immunohistochemical method was used to characterize the gene product expression of c-fos, c-jun and bFGF in the above tissues. Results In normal skin, both c-fos and c-jun protein expression and bFGF protein expression were observed. The signals of both oncoproteins were localized mainly in subcutaneous fibroblasts, but, positive expression of the bFGF protein was mainly in keratinocytes. In hypertrophic scars, positive expression of both oncoproteins could be found mainly in fibroblasts, but bFGF was mainly in fibroblasts and endothelial cells. In chronic dermal ulcers, endothelial cells, some of inflammatory cells and fibroblasts were positive for both of oncoproteins, but the expression of bFGF was only seen in fibroblasts and endothelial cells. Conclusions The results indicate that the interaction between both oncoproteins and bFGF exists, and the regulating action between protooncogenes and bFGF is a major course in wound healing. The different expressions of c-fos and c-jun gene products play an important role in regulate bFGF action, thus affecting wound healing.
基金supported by Chinese Academy Medical Sciences Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(Grant No.2021-I2M-1-004)The Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Department(Grant No.202002AA100009)+3 种基金The Yunnan Province Xingdian Talent Support Program(Grant No.XDYC-CYCX-2023-0074)The Yunnan Provincial Innovation Team of Therapeutic Neutralizing Antibody(Grant No.202405AS350026)Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects(Grant No.202201AS070059)NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Control and Evaluation of Vaccines and Biological Products。
文摘Objective:Cervical cancer caused by persistent high-risk human papillomavirus(hrHPV)infection remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women.As prophylactic HPV vaccines cannot eliminate existing infections,developing therapeutic vaccines targeting HPV E6/E7 oncoproteins is critical for reversing precancerous lesions.This study aimed to design a novel multiepitope vaccine against HPV16,incorporating newly identified immunodominant epitopes and evaluating the therapeutic efficacy.Methods:The multi-epitope vaccine HSP70-12P was bioinformatically designed to include cytotoxic T lymphocyte(CTL)and helper T lymphocyte(HTL)epitopes from HPV16 E6/E7,which were fused to the C-terminal domain(residues 359±610)of Mycobacterium tuberculosis HSP70 as an adjuvant.Two formulations were used,as follows:(1)protein-based Pro-HSP70-12P;and(2)DNA-based DNA-HSP70-12P.Therapeutic efficacy was evaluated in TC-1 tumor-bearing mouse models.Tumor regression,survival rates,and immune correlates(T cell responses and cytokine profiles)were assessed.Immunodominant epitopes were identified using ELISpot.Results:The Pro-HSP70-12P protein vaccine induced strong immune responses and provided lasting antitumor protection.The vaccine activated cell-mediated immunity and stimulated effector memory T cells in the HPV-16-related tumor mouse model,resulting in strong tumor clearance effects.Pro-HSP70-12P demonstrated superior performance compared to the DNA-HSP70-12P vaccine,achieving complete regression of small tumors(diameter<2 mm)with a single dose and conferring long-lasting protection in TC-1 rechallenge experiments.Three novel immunodominant epitopes were identified(E6-38-45,E6-124-132,and E7-50-57).The E6 epitopes address a critical gap in E6-targeted vaccine design.Conclusions:The multi-epitope protein vaccine,Pro-HSP70-12P,represents a potent therapeutic candidate against HPV-driven malignancies,which has the capacity to induce tumor regression and long-term immunity.These findings support further clinical development.
基金ThisprojectwassupportedbyagrantfromtheEducationCommitteeofHunanProvince (No 0 2C3 91)
文摘Background Daxx has been identified as a nuclear protein that involves in apoptosis and transcriptional repression. Daxx co-localizes with the promyelocytic leukemia (PML) protein and regulates transcription. Human Daxx (hDaxx) is a protein that functions as a transcriptional regulation through its interaction with some DNA-associated proteins. The aim of this study was to explore the transcriptional regulatory effect of hDaxx interacting with adenovirus (Ad) 12 E1B (Ad12E1B) 55-kDa oncoprotein Methods The co-localization of hDaxx-Ad12E1B or hDaxx-PML protein in the nucleus was observed under a confocal microscope Interaction of hDaxx and Ad12E1B was analyzed by yeast two-hybrid assay Direct binding of hDaxx and Ad12E1B was analyzed using coimmunoprecipitation and Western blot in vivo and in vitro The activity of a luciferase reporter gene, which was regulated by an hDaxx modulated thymidine kinase (TK) promoter, was detected in an automat luminometer Results Ad12E1B, which co-localized with hDaxx in the nuclei of G401-CC3 cells, disrupted the co-localization of hDaxx and PML in the PML oncogenic domains (PODs) hDaxx bound directly to Ad12E1B in vivo and in vitro hDaxx interacted with Ad12E1B along its full length Ad12E1B enhanced transcriptional repression activity of hDaxx Conclusion Ad12E1B disrupts the co-localization of hDaxx with PML in PODs and enhances transcriptional repression activity of hDaxx
文摘The c-ras and its product P21 have been shown to play an important role in the initiation and development of some malignancies. The activation of c-ras may be associated with two mechanisms: (ⅰ) a point mutation of the codon at position 12 or 61 of the genome leading to a single amino acid alteration in the corresponding product P21; (ⅱ) enhanced expression of ras family encode proteins with
