BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)infection is related to various extragastric diseases including type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).However,the possible mechanisms connecting H.pylori infection and T2DM remain unkn...BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)infection is related to various extragastric diseases including type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).However,the possible mechanisms connecting H.pylori infection and T2DM remain unknown.AIM To explore potential molecular connections between H.pylori infection and T2DM.METHODS We extracted gene expression arrays from three online datasets(GSE60427,GSE27411 and GSE115601).Differentially expressed genes(DEGs)commonly present in patients with H.pylori infection and T2DM were identified.Hub genes were validated using human gastric biopsy samples.Correlations between hub genes and immune cell infiltration,miRNAs,and transcription factors(TFs)were further analyzed.RESULTS A total of 67 DEGs were commonly presented in patients with H.pylori infection and T2DM.Five significantly upregulated hub genes,including TLR4,ITGAM,C5AR1,FCER1G,and FCGR2A,were finally identified,all of which are closely related to immune cell infiltration.The gene-miRNA analysis detected 13 miRNAs with at least two gene cross-links.TF-gene interaction networks showed that TLR4 was coregulated by 26 TFs,the largest number of TFs among the 5 hub genes.CONCLUSION We identified five hub genes that may have molecular connections between H.pylori infection and T2DM.This study provides new insights into the pathogenesis of H.pylori-induced onset of T2DM.展开更多
Dynamic nitrification and denitrification processes are affected by changes in soil redox conditions,and they play a vital role in regulating soil N_(2)O emissions in rice-based cultivation.It is imperative to underst...Dynamic nitrification and denitrification processes are affected by changes in soil redox conditions,and they play a vital role in regulating soil N_(2)O emissions in rice-based cultivation.It is imperative to understand the influences of different upland crop planting systems on soil N_(2)O emissions.In this study,we focused on two representative rotation systems in Central China:rapeseed–rice(RR)and wheat–rice(WR).We examined the biotic and abiotic processes underlying the impacts of these upland plantings on soil N_(2)O emissions.The results revealed that during the rapeseed-cultivated seasons in the RR rotation system,the average N_(2)O emissions were 1.24±0.20 and 0.81±0.11 kg N ha^(–1)for the first and second seasons,respectively.These values were comparable to the N_(2)O emissions observed during the first and second wheat-cultivated seasons in the WR rotation system(0.98±0.25 and 0.70±0.04 kg N ha^(–1),respectively).This suggests that upland cultivation has minimal impacts on soil N_(2)O emissions in the two rotation systems.Strong positive correlations were found between N_(2)O fluxes and soil ammonium(NH_(4)^(+)),nitrate(NO_(3)^(–)),microbial biomass nitrogen(MBN),and the ratio of soil dissolved organic carbon(DOC)to NO_(3)^(–)in both RR and WR rotation systems.Moreover,the presence of the AOA-amoA and nirK genes were positively associated with soil N_(2)O fluxes in the RR and WR systems,respectively.This implies that these genes may have different potential roles in facilitating microbial N_(2)O production in various upland plantation models.By using a structural equation model,we found that soil moisture,mineral N,MBN,and the AOA-amoA gene accounted for over 50%of the effects on N_(2)O emissions in the RR rotation system.In the WR rotation system,soil moisture,mineral N,MBN,and the AOA-amoA and nirK genes had a combined impact of over 70%on N_(2)O emissions.These findings demonstrate the interactive effects of functional genes and soil factors,including soil physical characteristics,available carbon and nitrogen,and their ratio,on soil N_(2)O emissions during upland cultivation seasons under rice-upland rotations.展开更多
Chronic enteropathy associated with the SLCO2A1 gene(CEAS)is a complex gastroenterological condition characterized by multiple ulcers in the small intestine with chronic bleeding and protein loss.This review explores ...Chronic enteropathy associated with the SLCO2A1 gene(CEAS)is a complex gastroenterological condition characterized by multiple ulcers in the small intestine with chronic bleeding and protein loss.This review explores the potential mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of CEAS,focusing on the role of SLCO2A1-encoded prostaglandin transporter OATP2A1 and its impact on prostaglandin E2(PGE2)levels.Studies have suggested that elevated PGE2 levels contribute to mucosal damage,inflammation,and disruption of the intestinal barrier.The effects of PGE2 on macrophage activation and Maxi-Cl channel functionality,as well as its interaction with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs play crucial roles in the progression of CEAS.Understanding the balance between its protective and pro-inflammatory effects and the complex interactions within the gastrointestinal tract can shed light on potential therapeutic targets for CEAS and guide the development of novel,targeted therapies.展开更多
Background:Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC)has a rich and complex tumor immune microenvironment(TIME).M2 macrophages are among the most extensively infiltrated immune cells in the TIME and are necessary for the g...Background:Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC)has a rich and complex tumor immune microenvironment(TIME).M2 macrophages are among the most extensively infiltrated immune cells in the TIME and are necessary for the growth and migration of cancers.However,the mechanisms and targets mediating M2 macrophage infiltration in pancreatic cancer remain elusive.Methods:The M2 macrophage infiltration score of patients was assessed using the xCell algorithm.Using weighted gene co-expression network analysis(WGCNA),module genes associated with M2 macrophages were identified,and a predictive model was designed.The variations in immunological cell patterns,cancer mutations,and enrichment pathways between the cohorts with the high-and low-risk were examined.Additionally,the expression of FCGR3A and RNASE2,as well as their association with M2 macrophages were evaluated using the HPA,TNMplot,and GEPIA2 databases and verified by tissue immunofluorescence staining.Moreover,in vitro cell experiments were conducted,where FCGR3A was knocked down in pancreatic cancer cells using siRNA to analyze its effects on M2 macrophage infiltration,tumor proliferation,and metastasis.Results:The prognosis of patients in high-risk and low-risk groups was successfully distinguished using a prognostic risk score model of M2 macrophage-related genes(p=0.024).Between the high-and low-risk cohorts,there have been notable variations in immune cell infiltration patterns,tumor mutations,and biological functions.The risk score was linked to the manifestation of prevalent immunological checkpoints,immunological scores,and stroma values(all p<0.05).In vitro experiments and tissue immunofluorescence staining revealed that FCGR3A can promote the infiltration or polarization of M2 macrophages and enhance tumor proliferation and migration.Conclusions:In this study,an M2 macrophage-related pancreatic cancer risk score model was established,and found that FCGR3A was correlated with tumor formation,metastasis,and M2 macrophage infiltration.展开更多
目的:通过观察健脾活血方对胃癌前病变大鼠胃黏膜组织中CD44V6、MLH1及MSH2表达的影响,探讨健脾活血方对其干预的作用机制.方法:除正常组外,其他大鼠采用以N-甲基-N-硝基-N-亚硝基胍(N-methyl-N-nitro N-nitrosoguanidine,MNNG)为主同...目的:通过观察健脾活血方对胃癌前病变大鼠胃黏膜组织中CD44V6、MLH1及MSH2表达的影响,探讨健脾活血方对其干预的作用机制.方法:除正常组外,其他大鼠采用以N-甲基-N-硝基-N-亚硝基胍(N-methyl-N-nitro N-nitrosoguanidine,MNNG)为主同时配合0.3g/L雷尼替丁、400 mL/L乙醇及饥饱失常的多因素造模法建立胃癌前病变动物模型.将造模成功的40只大鼠随机分为模型组(0.9%氯化钠溶液)、胃复春组(0.86 g/kg)、健脾活血方高、中、低剂量组(32、16、8 g/kg),每组8只,每组每天给予等量(10 mL/kg)的不同药物灌胃一次,连续10 wk.实验末处死大鼠,给予相应处理后,快速免疫组织化学检测CD44V6、MLH1及MSH2表达情况.结果:模型组CD44V6表达与正常组相比明显升高(5.12±1.96 vs 0.25±0.46,P<0.01);健脾活血方高、中剂量组CD44V6表达与模型组相比均明显降低(2.25±0.71,3.25±0.31vs 5.12±1.96,P<0.01或P<0.05),低剂量组C D44V6表达与模型组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);健脾活血方高剂量组CD44V6表达与胃复春组相比明显降低(2.25±0.71 vs4.62±1.19,P<0.01),中、低剂量组CD44V6表达与胃复春组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05).模型组MLH1、MSH2表达与正常组相比均明显降低(3.75±1.04 vs 8.00±0.926;3.62±1.69 vs 7.25±2.12,P<0.01);健脾活血方高、中、低剂量组MLH1、MSH2表达与模型组相比均明显升高(6.50±0.93,5.25±1.49,5.12±1.25 vs 3.75±1.04;6.62±2.13,6.00±1.51,5.50±1.41 vs 3.62±1.69,P<0.01或P<0.05);健脾活血方高剂量组MLH1表达与胃复春组相比明显升高(6.50±0.93 vs 4.88±1.25,P<0.05),中、低剂量组MLH1及高、中、低剂量组MSH2表达与胃复春组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05).结论:健脾活血方可通过降低CD44V6表达,上调MLH1、MSH2表达,减少细胞的非正常侵袭和转移,增强基因的错配修复功能,减少细胞的异常增殖和分化,发挥对大鼠胃癌前病变的治疗作用.展开更多
采用高传能线密度(LET)重离子辐照人胃癌SGC7901细胞,应用流式细胞技术、蛋白质印迹法(Western blot)及反转录聚合酶链式反应(RT-PCR)观察重离子诱导人胃癌SGC7901细胞周期、凋亡和MSH2表达状况。结果表明:与对照组相比,SGC7901细胞在...采用高传能线密度(LET)重离子辐照人胃癌SGC7901细胞,应用流式细胞技术、蛋白质印迹法(Western blot)及反转录聚合酶链式反应(RT-PCR)观察重离子诱导人胃癌SGC7901细胞周期、凋亡和MSH2表达状况。结果表明:与对照组相比,SGC7901细胞在辐射后72 h G2/M期所占细胞比率(33.26±0.08)和凋亡率(24.16±0.64)均达到峰值,且呈时间依赖性增加;经重离子照射后,DNA错配修复基因MSH2 m RNA和蛋白表达水平在6 h最高。结果提示:重离子在体外诱导SGC7901细胞周期阻滞和凋亡,且具有显著的时间依赖性效应;重离子在一定剂量和时间下,诱导了SGC7901细胞MSH2基因表达。DNA错配修复基因MSH2可能参与了重离子辐照诱导胃癌细胞DNA损伤的修复应答。展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82100594.
文摘BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)infection is related to various extragastric diseases including type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).However,the possible mechanisms connecting H.pylori infection and T2DM remain unknown.AIM To explore potential molecular connections between H.pylori infection and T2DM.METHODS We extracted gene expression arrays from three online datasets(GSE60427,GSE27411 and GSE115601).Differentially expressed genes(DEGs)commonly present in patients with H.pylori infection and T2DM were identified.Hub genes were validated using human gastric biopsy samples.Correlations between hub genes and immune cell infiltration,miRNAs,and transcription factors(TFs)were further analyzed.RESULTS A total of 67 DEGs were commonly presented in patients with H.pylori infection and T2DM.Five significantly upregulated hub genes,including TLR4,ITGAM,C5AR1,FCER1G,and FCGR2A,were finally identified,all of which are closely related to immune cell infiltration.The gene-miRNA analysis detected 13 miRNAs with at least two gene cross-links.TF-gene interaction networks showed that TLR4 was coregulated by 26 TFs,the largest number of TFs among the 5 hub genes.CONCLUSION We identified five hub genes that may have molecular connections between H.pylori infection and T2DM.This study provides new insights into the pathogenesis of H.pylori-induced onset of T2DM.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFD0800102)the Hubei Provincial Key Research and Development Program,China(2021BCA156)。
文摘Dynamic nitrification and denitrification processes are affected by changes in soil redox conditions,and they play a vital role in regulating soil N_(2)O emissions in rice-based cultivation.It is imperative to understand the influences of different upland crop planting systems on soil N_(2)O emissions.In this study,we focused on two representative rotation systems in Central China:rapeseed–rice(RR)and wheat–rice(WR).We examined the biotic and abiotic processes underlying the impacts of these upland plantings on soil N_(2)O emissions.The results revealed that during the rapeseed-cultivated seasons in the RR rotation system,the average N_(2)O emissions were 1.24±0.20 and 0.81±0.11 kg N ha^(–1)for the first and second seasons,respectively.These values were comparable to the N_(2)O emissions observed during the first and second wheat-cultivated seasons in the WR rotation system(0.98±0.25 and 0.70±0.04 kg N ha^(–1),respectively).This suggests that upland cultivation has minimal impacts on soil N_(2)O emissions in the two rotation systems.Strong positive correlations were found between N_(2)O fluxes and soil ammonium(NH_(4)^(+)),nitrate(NO_(3)^(–)),microbial biomass nitrogen(MBN),and the ratio of soil dissolved organic carbon(DOC)to NO_(3)^(–)in both RR and WR rotation systems.Moreover,the presence of the AOA-amoA and nirK genes were positively associated with soil N_(2)O fluxes in the RR and WR systems,respectively.This implies that these genes may have different potential roles in facilitating microbial N_(2)O production in various upland plantation models.By using a structural equation model,we found that soil moisture,mineral N,MBN,and the AOA-amoA gene accounted for over 50%of the effects on N_(2)O emissions in the RR rotation system.In the WR rotation system,soil moisture,mineral N,MBN,and the AOA-amoA and nirK genes had a combined impact of over 70%on N_(2)O emissions.These findings demonstrate the interactive effects of functional genes and soil factors,including soil physical characteristics,available carbon and nitrogen,and their ratio,on soil N_(2)O emissions during upland cultivation seasons under rice-upland rotations.
基金Supported by the National High-Level Hospital Clinical Research Fund,No.2022-PUMCH-A-020the Undergraduate Teaching Reform and Innovation Project,No.2022zlgc0108.
文摘Chronic enteropathy associated with the SLCO2A1 gene(CEAS)is a complex gastroenterological condition characterized by multiple ulcers in the small intestine with chronic bleeding and protein loss.This review explores the potential mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of CEAS,focusing on the role of SLCO2A1-encoded prostaglandin transporter OATP2A1 and its impact on prostaglandin E2(PGE2)levels.Studies have suggested that elevated PGE2 levels contribute to mucosal damage,inflammation,and disruption of the intestinal barrier.The effects of PGE2 on macrophage activation and Maxi-Cl channel functionality,as well as its interaction with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs play crucial roles in the progression of CEAS.Understanding the balance between its protective and pro-inflammatory effects and the complex interactions within the gastrointestinal tract can shed light on potential therapeutic targets for CEAS and guide the development of novel,targeted therapies.
文摘Background:Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC)has a rich and complex tumor immune microenvironment(TIME).M2 macrophages are among the most extensively infiltrated immune cells in the TIME and are necessary for the growth and migration of cancers.However,the mechanisms and targets mediating M2 macrophage infiltration in pancreatic cancer remain elusive.Methods:The M2 macrophage infiltration score of patients was assessed using the xCell algorithm.Using weighted gene co-expression network analysis(WGCNA),module genes associated with M2 macrophages were identified,and a predictive model was designed.The variations in immunological cell patterns,cancer mutations,and enrichment pathways between the cohorts with the high-and low-risk were examined.Additionally,the expression of FCGR3A and RNASE2,as well as their association with M2 macrophages were evaluated using the HPA,TNMplot,and GEPIA2 databases and verified by tissue immunofluorescence staining.Moreover,in vitro cell experiments were conducted,where FCGR3A was knocked down in pancreatic cancer cells using siRNA to analyze its effects on M2 macrophage infiltration,tumor proliferation,and metastasis.Results:The prognosis of patients in high-risk and low-risk groups was successfully distinguished using a prognostic risk score model of M2 macrophage-related genes(p=0.024).Between the high-and low-risk cohorts,there have been notable variations in immune cell infiltration patterns,tumor mutations,and biological functions.The risk score was linked to the manifestation of prevalent immunological checkpoints,immunological scores,and stroma values(all p<0.05).In vitro experiments and tissue immunofluorescence staining revealed that FCGR3A can promote the infiltration or polarization of M2 macrophages and enhance tumor proliferation and migration.Conclusions:In this study,an M2 macrophage-related pancreatic cancer risk score model was established,and found that FCGR3A was correlated with tumor formation,metastasis,and M2 macrophage infiltration.
文摘目的:通过观察健脾活血方对胃癌前病变大鼠胃黏膜组织中CD44V6、MLH1及MSH2表达的影响,探讨健脾活血方对其干预的作用机制.方法:除正常组外,其他大鼠采用以N-甲基-N-硝基-N-亚硝基胍(N-methyl-N-nitro N-nitrosoguanidine,MNNG)为主同时配合0.3g/L雷尼替丁、400 mL/L乙醇及饥饱失常的多因素造模法建立胃癌前病变动物模型.将造模成功的40只大鼠随机分为模型组(0.9%氯化钠溶液)、胃复春组(0.86 g/kg)、健脾活血方高、中、低剂量组(32、16、8 g/kg),每组8只,每组每天给予等量(10 mL/kg)的不同药物灌胃一次,连续10 wk.实验末处死大鼠,给予相应处理后,快速免疫组织化学检测CD44V6、MLH1及MSH2表达情况.结果:模型组CD44V6表达与正常组相比明显升高(5.12±1.96 vs 0.25±0.46,P<0.01);健脾活血方高、中剂量组CD44V6表达与模型组相比均明显降低(2.25±0.71,3.25±0.31vs 5.12±1.96,P<0.01或P<0.05),低剂量组C D44V6表达与模型组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);健脾活血方高剂量组CD44V6表达与胃复春组相比明显降低(2.25±0.71 vs4.62±1.19,P<0.01),中、低剂量组CD44V6表达与胃复春组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05).模型组MLH1、MSH2表达与正常组相比均明显降低(3.75±1.04 vs 8.00±0.926;3.62±1.69 vs 7.25±2.12,P<0.01);健脾活血方高、中、低剂量组MLH1、MSH2表达与模型组相比均明显升高(6.50±0.93,5.25±1.49,5.12±1.25 vs 3.75±1.04;6.62±2.13,6.00±1.51,5.50±1.41 vs 3.62±1.69,P<0.01或P<0.05);健脾活血方高剂量组MLH1表达与胃复春组相比明显升高(6.50±0.93 vs 4.88±1.25,P<0.05),中、低剂量组MLH1及高、中、低剂量组MSH2表达与胃复春组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05).结论:健脾活血方可通过降低CD44V6表达,上调MLH1、MSH2表达,减少细胞的非正常侵袭和转移,增强基因的错配修复功能,减少细胞的异常增殖和分化,发挥对大鼠胃癌前病变的治疗作用.
文摘采用高传能线密度(LET)重离子辐照人胃癌SGC7901细胞,应用流式细胞技术、蛋白质印迹法(Western blot)及反转录聚合酶链式反应(RT-PCR)观察重离子诱导人胃癌SGC7901细胞周期、凋亡和MSH2表达状况。结果表明:与对照组相比,SGC7901细胞在辐射后72 h G2/M期所占细胞比率(33.26±0.08)和凋亡率(24.16±0.64)均达到峰值,且呈时间依赖性增加;经重离子照射后,DNA错配修复基因MSH2 m RNA和蛋白表达水平在6 h最高。结果提示:重离子在体外诱导SGC7901细胞周期阻滞和凋亡,且具有显著的时间依赖性效应;重离子在一定剂量和时间下,诱导了SGC7901细胞MSH2基因表达。DNA错配修复基因MSH2可能参与了重离子辐照诱导胃癌细胞DNA损伤的修复应答。
