AIM： To examine matrix metalloproteinase-2 （MMP-2） expression in gastric cancer tissues and to evaluate its relationship with lymph node micrometastasis. MATERIALS： The authors studied 850 lymph nodes resected fro...AIM： To examine matrix metalloproteinase-2 （MMP-2） expression in gastric cancer tissues and to evaluate its relationship with lymph node micrometastasis. MATERIALS： The authors studied 850 lymph nodes resected from 30 patients with gastric carcinoma who underwent gastrectomy with lymphadenetomy using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction （RT-PCR） assay in addition to H-E staining. MMP-2 expression of the tumor tissues was detected by immunohistochemical technique （EliVision^TM plus）. RESULTS： MMP-2 expression was positive in 21 （70%） cases and negative in g （30%） cases. No significant correlations were found between MMP-2 expression and other variables such as age, gender, tumor location, tumor diameter, Lauren classification and lymphatic invasion. In contrast, MMP-2 expression correlated significantly with depth of tumor infiltration （P = 0.022）, lymph node metastasis （P = 0.030） and tumor differentiation （P = 0.043）. Lymph node micrometastases were detected in 77 （12.5%） lymph nodes of 14 （46.7%） gastric carcinoma patients. MMP-2 expression was positive in 12 （85.7%） of the 14 patients with lymph node micrometastasis, and in g （56.3%） of the 16 patients without lymph node micrometastasis （P = 0.118）. CONCLUSIONS： Our results demonstrate that MMP-2 expression has significant correlation with tumor invasion, tumor differentiation and lymph node metastases. MMP-2 expression may be an important biological characteristics and significant prognostic parameter of gastric carcinoma. We also conclude that MMP-2 may participate in the development of lymph node micrometastasis of gastric carcinoma. Further investigations are needed to draw a conclusion.展开更多
Zymography and in situ hybridization were used to investigate matrixmetalloproteinase -2, -9 (MMP -2, MMP-9) activities and expressions of MMP -2, -9 and TIMP1, -2, -3 (tissue inhibitors of matrix metallo-proteinases)...Zymography and in situ hybridization were used to investigate matrixmetalloproteinase -2, -9 (MMP -2, MMP-9) activities and expressions of MMP -2, -9 and TIMP1, -2, -3 (tissue inhibitors of matrix metallo-proteinases) mRNA in the rat uterus during estrouscycle. The relative activity was semiquanted by using densitometric analysis. The MMP-2(67 kDa) activity in every stage during estrpus cycle was detected by zymography. MMP-2activity was highest at proestrus; higher at estrus and metaestrus; lowest at diestrus. Throughin situ hybridization, MMP -2, -9, TIMP -1~ -3 mRNA mainly in hasal stroma cells of uterineendometrium were detected. The positive signals of MMP -2 and -9 mRNAs in hasal stromacells were shown stronger at proestrus, estrus and metaestrus while they showed the weakest atdiestrus. The expression of MMP -2 mRNA coincided with MMP -2 activity change. MMP-2and -9 mRNAs were also highly expressed in uterine circular muscle at estrus. Weak signals ofMMP -9 mRNA were detected in uterine luminal and glandular epithelial cells at estrus.TIMP -1 mRNA in hasal stroma cells was shown as the strongest expression at estrus andmetaestrus; stronger at proestrus and the weakest at diestrus. TIMP-2 mRNA in basal stromacells was stronger at estrus and diestrus; weaker at proestrus and metaestrus. TIMP -1 and -2mRNAs were also highly expressed in uterine luminal and glandular epithelial cells at estrus.TIMP -3 mRNA in hasal stroma cells revealed the strongest expression at estrus; stronger atdiestrus and metaestrus and showed the weakest at proestrus. The mRNA was also highlyexpressed in uterine circular muscle at estrus. In short, our present results provide evidencethat MMP -2, -9 and TIMP -1~ -3 were involved in rat uterine endometrium reconstructionduring estrous cycle.展开更多
Objective INF2 is a member of the formins family.Abnormal expression and regulation of INF2 have been associated with the progression of various tumors,but the expression and role of INF2 in hepatocellular carcinoma(H...Objective INF2 is a member of the formins family.Abnormal expression and regulation of INF2 have been associated with the progression of various tumors,but the expression and role of INF2 in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)remain unclear.HCC is a highly lethal malignant tumor.Given the limitations of traditional treatments,this study explored the expression level,clinical value and potential mechanism of INF2 in HCC in order to seek new therapeutic targets.Methods In this study,we used public databases to analyze the expression of INF2 in pan-cancer and HCC,as well as the impact of INF2 expression levels on HCC prognosis.Quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR),Western blot,and immunohistochemistry were used to detect the expression level of INF2 in liver cancer cells and human HCC tissues.The correlation between INF2 expression and clinical pathological features was analyzed using public databases and clinical data of human HCC samples.Subsequently,the effects of INF2 expression on the biological function and Drp1 phosphorylation of liver cancer cells were elucidated through in vitro and in vivo experiments.Finally,the predictive value and potential mechanism of INF2 in HCC were further analyzed through database and immunohistochemical experiments.Results INF2 is aberrantly high expression in HCC samples and the high expression of INF2 is correlated with overall survival,liver cirrhosis and pathological differentiation of HCC patients.The expression level of INF2 has certain diagnostic value in predicting the prognosis and pathological differentiation of HCC.In vivo and in vitro HCC models,upregulated expression of INF2 triggers the proliferation and migration of the HCC cell,while knockdown of INF2 could counteract this effect.INF2 in liver cancer cells may affect mitochondrial division by inducing Drp1 phosphorylation and mediate immune escape by up-regulating PD-L1 expression,thus promoting tumor progression.Conclusion INF2 is highly expressed in HCC and is associated with poor prognosis.High expression of INF2 may promote HCC progression by inducing Drp1 phosphorylation and up-regulation of PD-L1 expression,and targeting INF2 may be beneficial for HCC patients with high expression of INF2.展开更多
AIM: To study the correlation between expression of MMP-2, TIMP-2 protein and the ratio of MMP-2/TIMP-2 and clinicalpathological parameters of patients with gallbladder carcinoma.METHODS: Carcinomas (n=45) and polypoi...AIM: To study the correlation between expression of MMP-2, TIMP-2 protein and the ratio of MMP-2/TIMP-2 and clinicalpathological parameters of patients with gallbladder carcinoma.METHODS: Carcinomas (n=45) and polypoid lesions (n=15) of the gallbladder were studied for the expression of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 protein by immunohistochemical avidin-biotin-complex method and image analysis. Clinicalpathological data of patients with gallbladder carcinoma such as histological type, grade of differentiation, level of infiltration, liver invasion and lymph node involvement, etc, were recorded.RESULTS: There was significant difference between the average level (1.123±0.108 VS 1.030±0.054, P=0.002) of MMP-2, the ratio (1.050±0.013 VS0.937±0.078, P=0.003) of MMP-2/TIMP-2 in gallbladder carcinomas and in polypoid lesions of the gallbladder. Significant difference was found between the expression of MMP-2 in early stage and advanced tumors, but there was no correlation between MMP-2 protein expression and histological type, differentiation degree, infiltration level, lymph node involvement or liver invasion. Although no difference was observed between TIMP-2 expression and histological type or differentiation degree, signific ant difference was found between TIMP-2 expression and different Nevin stage, infiltration level, local lymph node involvement or liver invasion (1.168±0.067 VS1.048±0.075, 1.170±0.062 vs 1.039±0.06g, 1.039±0.076 VS1.147±0.083, 1.048±0.074 vs 1.103±0.095, P＜0.05). MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratio did not correlate with histological type, grade of differentiation and liver invasion, but significant differences were found between MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratio and different Nevin stage, infiltration level and lymph node involvement in patients with carcinoma of gallbladder.CONCLUSION: TIMP-2 and MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratio could reflect more accurately biological characteristic of gallbladder carcinoma and MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratio might be a new significant marker in early diagnosis, in the judgment of invasion or metastasis and the estimate of prognosis in patients with gallbladder carcinomas.展开更多
AIM： To investigate DNA ploidy and expression of MMP-9, TIMP-2, and E-cadherin in gastric carcinoma and to explore the mechanism of invasion and metastasis of gastric carcinoma. METHODS： Immunohistochemical methods ...AIM： To investigate DNA ploidy and expression of MMP-9, TIMP-2, and E-cadherin in gastric carcinoma and to explore the mechanism of invasion and metastasis of gastric carcinoma. METHODS： Immunohistochemical methods were used to detect the expressions of MMP-9, TIMP-2, and E-cadherin in 156 cases, including 99 cases of gastric carcinoma, 16 cases of adjacent noncancerous mucosa, 16 cases of distant metastases and 25 cases of metastatic lymph node （LN） from gastric carcinoma. Flow cytometry DNA ploidy and S-phase fraction （SPF） analysis were performed on 57 cases, including 47 cases of gastric cancer, 6 cases of adjacent noncancerous mucosa, and 4 cases of distant metastatic cancer. RESULTS： The expression of MMP-9 was significantly correlated with Lauren＇s classification, Borrmann＇s classification, LN metastasis, tumor metastasis, and TNM stage, as well as depth of invasion （all P〈0.05）. The positive rate was lower in noncarcinoma than in carcinoma （31.3% vs 66.7%, P〈0.01）. The expression of TIMP-2 was significantly correlated with Borrmann＇s classification, LN metastasis, and the depth of invasion （all P〈0.05）. The expression of E-cadherin was significantly correlated with differentiation, Lauren＇s classification, Borrmann＇s classification, and LN metastasis, as well as the depth of invasion （P〈0.01 or P〈0.05）. E-cadherin was less expressed in carcinoma than in noncarcinoma （42.4% vs 87.5%, P〈0.01）. There was a positive correlation between MMP-9and TIMP-2 and a negative correlation between MMP-9 and E-cadherin, but no correlation between TIMP-2 and E-cadherin. Also there was a positive correlation between DNA aneuploid rate and differentiation and LN metastasis. SPF that was higher than 15% was positively correlated with tumor size, differentiation and LN metastasis. And there was a significant difference between carcinoma and noncarcinoma in DNA aneuploid rate and SPF. CONCLUSION： With tumor progression and development of heterogeneity, the abnormal expressions of MMP-9, TIMP-2, and E-cadherin or DNA aneuploid rate or high SPF gradually increases, suggesting that they play a crucial role in gastric carcinoma progression. 2005 The WJG Press and Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved展开更多
Matrix metalloproteinases(MMPs)play essential roles in the metabolism of collagens;however,information regarding MMPs in aquatic animals is limited.To elucidate the specific role of MMPs in shrimp muscle degradation,p...Matrix metalloproteinases(MMPs)play essential roles in the metabolism of collagens;however,information regarding MMPs in aquatic animals is limited.To elucidate the specific role of MMPs in shrimp muscle degradation,proteinases with gelati-nolytic activity were identified in the hepatopancreas of Litopenaeus vannamei(Lv).The gelatinolytic activity was suppressed by metalloproteinase inhibitors EDTA and EGTA to some degree,suggesting the existence of metalloproteinases.Then the catalytic do-main of LvMMP-2(LvMMP-2c)was cloned and expressed heterologously in the Pichia pastoris expression system.rLvMMP-2c(re-combinant LvMMP-2c)demonstrated optimal gelatinolytic activity at pH 8.0 and 50℃,and its activity could be enhanced by Ca^(2+)and Ba^(2+).Type I collagen and myofibrillar proteins from shrimp were effectively hydrolyzed by rLvMMP-2c not only at 37℃,but also at 4℃,indicating its involvement in the postmortem tenderization of shrimp muscle.Our present study provided new informa-tion to elucidate the role of metalloproteinase underlying shrimp meat softening during cold storage,and suggested new strategies to prevent shrimp quality decrement during cold storage.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the changes of histology and expression of MMP-2 and nm23-H1 in primary and metastatic gastric cancer. METHODS: One hundred and seventy-seven gastric cancer patients with lymph node and/or distal m...AIM: To investigate the changes of histology and expression of MMP-2 and nm23-H1 in primary and metastatic gastric cancer. METHODS: One hundred and seventy-seven gastric cancer patients with lymph node and/or distal metastasis between 1997 and 2001 were reviewed. Differences in histology of the primary and metastatic gastric cancer were assessed. MMP-2 and nm23-H1 immunoreactivity was compared in 44 patients with tumor infiltration to the serosa layer. RESULTS: Poorly and moderately differentiated metastatic gastric cancer was found in 88.7% (157/177) and primary gastric cancer in 75.7% (134/177) of the patients. The histological type of metastatic gastric cancer that was not completely in accordance with the preponderant histology of primary gastric cancer was observed in 25 patients (14.1%). MMP-2 immunoreactivity in metastatic gastric cancer was significantly stronger than that in primary gastric cancer, while nm23-H1 immunoreactivity showed no difference in primary and metastatic gastric cancer. CONCLUSION: Metastatic gastric cancer presents more aggressive histological morphology and higher MMP-2 immunoreactivity than primary gastric cancer. This heterogeneity may elicit a possible mechanism of gastric cancer metastasis.展开更多
Objective: To observe cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression in normal oral mucosa (NOM), oral lichen planus (OLP) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and explore its significance in the incidence of oral cancer. Metho...Objective: To observe cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression in normal oral mucosa (NOM), oral lichen planus (OLP) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and explore its significance in the incidence of oral cancer. Methods: The immunohistochemical method and RT-PCR method were applied to detect the expression of COX-2 and MMP-7 in 10 cases with NOM, 33 cases of with OLP and 38 cases with OSCC. Results: The expression of COX-2 mRNA in OSCC tissues (68.4%, 26/38) was significantly higher than in the OLP (24.2%, 8/33) and NOM (0.0%, 0/10) ( P<0.01). The expression of MMP-7 mRNA in OSCC tissues (65.8%, 25/38) was significantly higher than in the OLP (30.3%, 10/33) and NOM (0.0%, 0/10) ( P<0.01). The expression of MMP-7 in OLP was significantly higher than in the NOM ( P<0.05). There was no significant expression of COX-2 protein in NOM, and the positive rate was 42.4% (14/33) and 89.5% (34/38) in OLP and OSCC group, respectively. The COX-2 expression in cancer tissues was significantly higher than in NOM and OLP ( P<0.05). The MMP-7 protein expression in cancer tissues (84.2%, 32/38) was significantly higher than in NOM (10.0%, 1/10) and in OLP (42.4%, 14/33), and the positive rate in OLP was significantly higher than in NOM ( P<0.01). The COX-2 expression was associated with clinical stage ( P<0.05), the MMP-7 expression was associated with clinical stage and lymph node metastasis ( P<0.05). The expressions of COX-2 and MMP-7 mRNA were positively correlated with OSCC. Conclusions: The abnormal expressions of COX-2 and MMP-7 are closely related to the biological behavior of OSCC, the MMP-7 may be induced by COX-2, and further lead to the invasion and metastasis of OSCC.展开更多
AIM: To explore the effect of Qingguangan on the expressions of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in filtering bleb scarring area after trabeculectomy in rabbit model. METHODS: Thirty-two New Zealand rabbits were randomized into four g...AIM: To explore the effect of Qingguangan on the expressions of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in filtering bleb scarring area after trabeculectomy in rabbit model. METHODS: Thirty-two New Zealand rabbits were randomized into four groups: control group, experimental group, MMC group (ocular trabeculectomy in combination with MMC), and Qingguangan group. Trabeculectomy was performed on both eyes in each group except control group. Qingguangan group was mouth-fed with Qingguangan (solution). On postoperative day 14, the appearances of MMP-2 and MMP-9 on filtrating blebs were observed by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS: Statistical differences of the expressions of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were noted among groups on day 14 following surgery. Histology immunohistochemistry showed significant differences on the expressions of MMP-2 and MMP-9 between each groups( P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Qingguangan can promote the expressions of MMP-2 and MMP-9.展开更多
Given the growing concern over global warming and the critical role of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))in this phenomenon,the study of CO_(2)-induced alterations in coal strength has garnered significant attention due to its im...Given the growing concern over global warming and the critical role of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))in this phenomenon,the study of CO_(2)-induced alterations in coal strength has garnered significant attention due to its implications for carbon sequestration.A large number of experiments have proved that CO_(2) interaction time(T),saturation pressure(P)and other parameters have significant effects on coal strength.However,accurate evaluation of CO_(2)-induced alterations in coal strength is still a difficult problem,so it is particularly important to establish accurate and efficient prediction models.This study explored the application of advancedmachine learning(ML)algorithms and Gene Expression Programming(GEP)techniques to predict CO_(2)-induced alterations in coal strength.Sixmodels were developed,including three metaheuristic-optimized XGBoost models(GWO-XGBoost,SSA-XGBoost,PO-XGBoost)and three GEP models(GEP-1,GEP-2,GEP-3).Comprehensive evaluations using multiple metrics revealed that all models demonstrated high predictive accuracy,with the SSA-XGBoost model achieving the best performance(R2—Coefficient of determination=0.99396,RMSE—Root Mean Square Error=0.62102,MAE—Mean Absolute Error=0.36164,MAPE—Mean Absolute Percentage Error=4.8101%,RPD—Residual Predictive Deviation=13.4741).Model interpretability analyses using SHAP(Shapley Additive exPlanations),ICE(Individual Conditional Expectation),and PDP(Partial Dependence Plot)techniques highlighted the dominant role of fixed carbon content(FC)and significant interactions between FC and CO_(2) saturation pressure(P).Theresults demonstrated that the proposedmodels effectively address the challenges of CO_(2)-induced strength prediction,providing valuable insights for geological storage safety and environmental applications.展开更多
Objective:To observe the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP-9)and mouse double minute 2 homolog(MDM2)in the oncogenesis of lung cancer in rats and to explore their clinical value.Methods:A total of 140 rats ...Objective:To observe the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP-9)and mouse double minute 2 homolog(MDM2)in the oncogenesis of lung cancer in rats and to explore their clinical value.Methods:A total of 140 rats were selected,of which 20 were selected randomly as the control group;and the remaining 120 as the observation group.The observation group was injected with benzopyrene to establish diseases model such as tissue proliferation,abnormal proliferation and lung cancer.Delected the MMP-9 levels of lung tissue by enzyme-linked assay,detected the MDM2 levels of lung tissue by immunochemistry assay.Results:The MMP-9 and MDM2 expression of the lung cancer group and the abnormal proliferation group were significantly higher than that in the tissue proliferation group and the control group,the difference was significant(P<0.05).And the MDM2 expression of the tissue proliferation group was significantly higher than that in the control group,the difference was significant(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the MMP-9 expression between the tissue proliferation group and the control group(P>0.05).The MDM2 and MMP-9 expression were increased in turn in the small cell carcinoma,squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The MMP-9 and MDM2 expressions of stageⅢand stageⅣlung cancer tissue in rats were significant higher than that during stageⅠand stageⅡ,the difference was significant(P<0.05).There was no significantly different in the MMP-9 and MDM2 expressions between stageⅢand stageⅣ(P>0.05),and there is no significant difference of the MMP-9and MDM2 expressions between stageⅠand stageⅡ(P>0.05).Conclusions:The expression of MMP-9 and MDM2 in lung tissue was associated with lung disease and lung cancer,both of them may be involved in the development and metastasis of lung cancer.Combined detection can be used as therapy and prognostic indicators for lung cancer.展开更多
Background The aim of this study was to determine whether and how Zn proteinate with moderate chelation strength(Zn-Prot M)can alleviate heat stress(HS)-induced intestinal barrier function damage of broilers.A complet...Background The aim of this study was to determine whether and how Zn proteinate with moderate chelation strength(Zn-Prot M)can alleviate heat stress(HS)-induced intestinal barrier function damage of broilers.A completely randomized design was used for comparatively testing the effects of Zn proteinate on HS and non-HS broilers.Under high temperature(HT),a 1(Control,HT-CON)+2(Zn source)×2(added Zn level)factorial arrangement of treatments was used.The 2 added Zn sources were Zn-Prot M and Zn sulfate(ZnS),and the 2 added Zn levels were 30 and 60 mg/kg.Under normal temperature(NT),a CON group(NT-CON)and pair-fed group(NT-PF)were included.Results The results showed that HS significantly reduced mRNA and protein expression levels of claudin-1,occludin,junctional adhesion molecule-A(JAMA),zonula occludens-1(ZO-1)and zinc finger protein A20(A20)in the jejunum,and HS also remarkably increased serum fluorescein isothiocyanate dextran(FITC-D),endotoxin and interleukin(IL)-1βcontents,serum diamine oxidase(DAO)and matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)-2 activities,nuclear factor kappa-B(NF-κB)p65 mRNA expression level,and protein expression levels of NF-κB p65 and MMP-2 in the jejunum.However,dietary supplementation with Zn,especially organic Zn as Zn-Prot M at 60 mg/kg,significantly decreased serum FITC-D,endotoxin and IL-1βcontents,serum DAO and MMP-2 activities,NF-κB p65 mRNA expression level,and protein expression levels of NF-κB p65 and MMP-2 in the jejunum of HS broilers,and notably promoted mRNA and protein expression levels of claudin-1,ZO-1 and A20.Conclusions Our results suggest that dietary Zn,especially 60 mg Zn/kg as Zn-Prot M,can alleviate HS-induced intestinal barrier function damage by promoting the expression of TJ proteins possibly via induction of A20-mediated suppression of the NF-κB p65/MMP-2 pathway in the jejunum of HS broilers.展开更多
Objective： To explore the expression of caveolin-1 （CAV-1） and matrix metalloproteinase-2 （MMP-2）in bladder cancer and its clinical significance. Methods： The expression of CAV-1 and MMP-2 were detected by the S...Objective： To explore the expression of caveolin-1 （CAV-1） and matrix metalloproteinase-2 （MMP-2）in bladder cancer and its clinical significance. Methods： The expression of CAV-1 and MMP-2 were detected by the SP immunohistochemical method in 77 cases of bladder cancer. Results： The positive rates of CAV-1, MMP-2 in bladder transitional cell carcinoma （BTCC） and bladder adenocarcinoma were significantly high than those of normal bladder mucosa, the positive rates in the deeper cancer invasion was significantly high than those of superficial bladder cancer （P 〈 0.01）, the positive rates of CAV-1 in grades Ⅰ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ of bladder transitional cell carcinaoma （BTCC） were 15%, 40% and 68%, respectively; the positive rates of MMP-2 in grades Ⅰ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ of bladder transitional cell carcinoma （BTCC） were 20%, 40% and 72%, respectively （P 〈 0.01）. CAV-1 was positive associated with MMP-2 in bladder cancer （r = 0.598, P 〈 0.001）, but not in bladder tissue. Conclusion： CAV-1 and MMP-2 were associated with stage and grade of bladder cancer, which suggested that CAV-1 might improve secretion of MMP-2.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effect of salvia miltiorrhiza on expression of the MMP-2、9 and TIMP-1、TIMP-2 in tissue of acute lung injury of severe acute pancreatitis(SAP).Methods:MMP-2、9 expression and changes of t...Objective:To investigate the effect of salvia miltiorrhiza on expression of the MMP-2、9 and TIMP-1、TIMP-2 in tissue of acute lung injury of severe acute pancreatitis(SAP).Methods:MMP-2、9 expression and changes of the lung were measured after the SAP rats were induced by retrograde injection of 5%sodium tauocholate into hepatopancreatic duct.The changes of those parameters were also measured after salvia miltiorrhiza was injected intramuscularly just after induction of SAP.Results:The level of MMP-2、9 in pancreas and lung in SAP group were significantly higher than those in sham;The level of MMP-2、9 in salvia miltiorrhiza group were significantly lower than those in SAP group. Conclusion:MMP-2、9 were overexpressed in Acute lung injury (ALI) induced by SAP, salvia miltiorrhiza downregulates MMP-2、9 expression and decreased injury of lung tissue.展开更多
Objective To study the expressions of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in pancreatic carcinoma and their relationship with tumor invasion,local metastasis and prognosis of the carcinoma.Methods The expressions of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 wer...Objective To study the expressions of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in pancreatic carcinoma and their relationship with tumor invasion,local metastasis and prognosis of the carcinoma.Methods The expressions of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 were examined in 32 patients with pancreatic carcinomas by S-P immunohistochemical technique and the correlation with pathological tumor parameters were analyzed.Survival analysis was made by using the Kaplan-Meier method.Results The positive rates of MMP-2,TIMP-2 in 32 patients with pancreatic carcinoma were 56.25% and 75.00%,which were significantly higher than those of the controls(P<0.05).Expressions of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 were independent of sex,age,histological grading and type,but well correlated with the lymph node metastasis and TNM clinical staging(Ⅰ and Ⅲ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ).There was a significant association between MMP-2,TIMP-2 and prognosis in pancreatic carcinoma.Conclusion MMP-2 and TIMP-2 might be useful markers for biological aggressiveness of this malignancy and might contribute to the invasive properties of pancreatic carcinoma,which can be used to evaluate the prognosis of patients.展开更多
Objective:The aim of the study was to investigate the expressions of matrix metalloproteinase-2(MMP-2) and tissue inhibitor of MMP-2(TIMP-2) mRNA in transitional cell carcinomas of bladder and discuss their clinical s...Objective:The aim of the study was to investigate the expressions of matrix metalloproteinase-2(MMP-2) and tissue inhibitor of MMP-2(TIMP-2) mRNA in transitional cell carcinomas of bladder and discuss their clinical significances.Methods:Using RT-PCR and real time quantitative PCR(RQ-PCR) technique,the expressions of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 mRNA of 45 cases of bladder carcinoma(tumor group) and 10 cases of normal bladder tissue(control group) were analyzed.Results:MMP-2 and TIMP-2 were not expressed in control group.MMP-2 was expressed in 30 cases tumor samples and TIMP-2 was expressed in 26 cases.The expression of MMP-2 mRNA in non-muscle invasive bladder cancers and grade I cancers was lower than that in muscle invasive bladder cancers and grades II-III cancers respectively.The differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The expression of MMP-2 in recurrent patients was higher than that in incipient patients.TIMP-2 mRNA expression decreased with grades and stage.The expression of TIMP-2 in non-muscle invasive bladder cancers and grade I cancers was higher than that in muscle invasive bladder cancers and grades II-III cancers respectively.There was statistical difference between two groups(P < 0.05).TIMP-2 expression in incipient patients was higher than that in recurrent patients,but the difference was not significant(P>0.05).Conclusion:These results suggest that MMP-2 and TIMP-2 play an important role in the invasion step of transitional cell carcinoma of bladder.MMP-2 may become a new approach to the diagnosis of bladder carcinoma.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the expression and significance of matrix metalloproteinase-2(MMP-2)and matrix metalloproteinase-13(MMP-13)in bullous pemphigoid(BP)skin lesions.Methods:Immunohistochemical SP method was used ...Objective:To investigate the expression and significance of matrix metalloproteinase-2(MMP-2)and matrix metalloproteinase-13(MMP-13)in bullous pemphigoid(BP)skin lesions.Methods:Immunohistochemical SP method was used to detect the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-13 in 32 BP skin lesions,and compared with 15 normal skin tissues.Results:The expression of MMP-2 in the case group was significantly increased(38.56±10.06)compared to the normal control group(21.20±5.98);the expression of MMP-13 in the case group was significantly augmented(18.62±5.90)compared to the normal control group(11.47±8.484).The expressions of MMP-2 and MMP-13 in the skin lesions of patients with bullous pemphigoid were statistically different from those of normal people(both P<0.05).Compared with the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-13 in bullous pemphigoid,the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-13 was moderately correlated(correlation coefficient was 0.523).Conclusion:The expression of MMP-2 and MMP-13 is significantly increased in bullous pemphigoid skin lesions,suggesting that they may play an important role in the pathogenesis of BP.There is a certain correlation between the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-13,suggesting that the high expression of MMP-13 may play a role in the mechanism that further leads to the high expression of MMP-2.展开更多
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文摘AIM： To examine matrix metalloproteinase-2 （MMP-2） expression in gastric cancer tissues and to evaluate its relationship with lymph node micrometastasis. MATERIALS： The authors studied 850 lymph nodes resected from 30 patients with gastric carcinoma who underwent gastrectomy with lymphadenetomy using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction （RT-PCR） assay in addition to H-E staining. MMP-2 expression of the tumor tissues was detected by immunohistochemical technique （EliVision^TM plus）. RESULTS： MMP-2 expression was positive in 21 （70%） cases and negative in g （30%） cases. No significant correlations were found between MMP-2 expression and other variables such as age, gender, tumor location, tumor diameter, Lauren classification and lymphatic invasion. In contrast, MMP-2 expression correlated significantly with depth of tumor infiltration （P = 0.022）, lymph node metastasis （P = 0.030） and tumor differentiation （P = 0.043）. Lymph node micrometastases were detected in 77 （12.5%） lymph nodes of 14 （46.7%） gastric carcinoma patients. MMP-2 expression was positive in 12 （85.7%） of the 14 patients with lymph node micrometastasis, and in g （56.3%） of the 16 patients without lymph node micrometastasis （P = 0.118）. CONCLUSIONS： Our results demonstrate that MMP-2 expression has significant correlation with tumor invasion, tumor differentiation and lymph node metastases. MMP-2 expression may be an important biological characteristics and significant prognostic parameter of gastric carcinoma. We also conclude that MMP-2 may participate in the development of lymph node micrometastasis of gastric carcinoma. Further investigations are needed to draw a conclusion.
文摘Zymography and in situ hybridization were used to investigate matrixmetalloproteinase -2, -9 (MMP -2, MMP-9) activities and expressions of MMP -2, -9 and TIMP1, -2, -3 (tissue inhibitors of matrix metallo-proteinases) mRNA in the rat uterus during estrouscycle. The relative activity was semiquanted by using densitometric analysis. The MMP-2(67 kDa) activity in every stage during estrpus cycle was detected by zymography. MMP-2activity was highest at proestrus; higher at estrus and metaestrus; lowest at diestrus. Throughin situ hybridization, MMP -2, -9, TIMP -1~ -3 mRNA mainly in hasal stroma cells of uterineendometrium were detected. The positive signals of MMP -2 and -9 mRNAs in hasal stromacells were shown stronger at proestrus, estrus and metaestrus while they showed the weakest atdiestrus. The expression of MMP -2 mRNA coincided with MMP -2 activity change. MMP-2and -9 mRNAs were also highly expressed in uterine circular muscle at estrus. Weak signals ofMMP -9 mRNA were detected in uterine luminal and glandular epithelial cells at estrus.TIMP -1 mRNA in hasal stroma cells was shown as the strongest expression at estrus andmetaestrus; stronger at proestrus and the weakest at diestrus. TIMP-2 mRNA in basal stromacells was stronger at estrus and diestrus; weaker at proestrus and metaestrus. TIMP -1 and -2mRNAs were also highly expressed in uterine luminal and glandular epithelial cells at estrus.TIMP -3 mRNA in hasal stroma cells revealed the strongest expression at estrus; stronger atdiestrus and metaestrus and showed the weakest at proestrus. The mRNA was also highlyexpressed in uterine circular muscle at estrus. In short, our present results provide evidencethat MMP -2, -9 and TIMP -1~ -3 were involved in rat uterine endometrium reconstructionduring estrous cycle.
文摘Objective INF2 is a member of the formins family.Abnormal expression and regulation of INF2 have been associated with the progression of various tumors,but the expression and role of INF2 in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)remain unclear.HCC is a highly lethal malignant tumor.Given the limitations of traditional treatments,this study explored the expression level,clinical value and potential mechanism of INF2 in HCC in order to seek new therapeutic targets.Methods In this study,we used public databases to analyze the expression of INF2 in pan-cancer and HCC,as well as the impact of INF2 expression levels on HCC prognosis.Quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR),Western blot,and immunohistochemistry were used to detect the expression level of INF2 in liver cancer cells and human HCC tissues.The correlation between INF2 expression and clinical pathological features was analyzed using public databases and clinical data of human HCC samples.Subsequently,the effects of INF2 expression on the biological function and Drp1 phosphorylation of liver cancer cells were elucidated through in vitro and in vivo experiments.Finally,the predictive value and potential mechanism of INF2 in HCC were further analyzed through database and immunohistochemical experiments.Results INF2 is aberrantly high expression in HCC samples and the high expression of INF2 is correlated with overall survival,liver cirrhosis and pathological differentiation of HCC patients.The expression level of INF2 has certain diagnostic value in predicting the prognosis and pathological differentiation of HCC.In vivo and in vitro HCC models,upregulated expression of INF2 triggers the proliferation and migration of the HCC cell,while knockdown of INF2 could counteract this effect.INF2 in liver cancer cells may affect mitochondrial division by inducing Drp1 phosphorylation and mediate immune escape by up-regulating PD-L1 expression,thus promoting tumor progression.Conclusion INF2 is highly expressed in HCC and is associated with poor prognosis.High expression of INF2 may promote HCC progression by inducing Drp1 phosphorylation and up-regulation of PD-L1 expression,and targeting INF2 may be beneficial for HCC patients with high expression of INF2.
基金Scientific Research Foundation of the Railway Ministry,China,No.TDB99-69
文摘AIM: To study the correlation between expression of MMP-2, TIMP-2 protein and the ratio of MMP-2/TIMP-2 and clinicalpathological parameters of patients with gallbladder carcinoma.METHODS: Carcinomas (n=45) and polypoid lesions (n=15) of the gallbladder were studied for the expression of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 protein by immunohistochemical avidin-biotin-complex method and image analysis. Clinicalpathological data of patients with gallbladder carcinoma such as histological type, grade of differentiation, level of infiltration, liver invasion and lymph node involvement, etc, were recorded.RESULTS: There was significant difference between the average level (1.123±0.108 VS 1.030±0.054, P=0.002) of MMP-2, the ratio (1.050±0.013 VS0.937±0.078, P=0.003) of MMP-2/TIMP-2 in gallbladder carcinomas and in polypoid lesions of the gallbladder. Significant difference was found between the expression of MMP-2 in early stage and advanced tumors, but there was no correlation between MMP-2 protein expression and histological type, differentiation degree, infiltration level, lymph node involvement or liver invasion. Although no difference was observed between TIMP-2 expression and histological type or differentiation degree, signific ant difference was found between TIMP-2 expression and different Nevin stage, infiltration level, local lymph node involvement or liver invasion (1.168±0.067 VS1.048±0.075, 1.170±0.062 vs 1.039±0.06g, 1.039±0.076 VS1.147±0.083, 1.048±0.074 vs 1.103±0.095, P＜0.05). MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratio did not correlate with histological type, grade of differentiation and liver invasion, but significant differences were found between MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratio and different Nevin stage, infiltration level and lymph node involvement in patients with carcinoma of gallbladder.CONCLUSION: TIMP-2 and MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratio could reflect more accurately biological characteristic of gallbladder carcinoma and MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratio might be a new significant marker in early diagnosis, in the judgment of invasion or metastasis and the estimate of prognosis in patients with gallbladder carcinomas.
基金Supported by the Bureau of Education of Shandong Province, No. 03K02
文摘AIM： To investigate DNA ploidy and expression of MMP-9, TIMP-2, and E-cadherin in gastric carcinoma and to explore the mechanism of invasion and metastasis of gastric carcinoma. METHODS： Immunohistochemical methods were used to detect the expressions of MMP-9, TIMP-2, and E-cadherin in 156 cases, including 99 cases of gastric carcinoma, 16 cases of adjacent noncancerous mucosa, 16 cases of distant metastases and 25 cases of metastatic lymph node （LN） from gastric carcinoma. Flow cytometry DNA ploidy and S-phase fraction （SPF） analysis were performed on 57 cases, including 47 cases of gastric cancer, 6 cases of adjacent noncancerous mucosa, and 4 cases of distant metastatic cancer. RESULTS： The expression of MMP-9 was significantly correlated with Lauren＇s classification, Borrmann＇s classification, LN metastasis, tumor metastasis, and TNM stage, as well as depth of invasion （all P〈0.05）. The positive rate was lower in noncarcinoma than in carcinoma （31.3% vs 66.7%, P〈0.01）. The expression of TIMP-2 was significantly correlated with Borrmann＇s classification, LN metastasis, and the depth of invasion （all P〈0.05）. The expression of E-cadherin was significantly correlated with differentiation, Lauren＇s classification, Borrmann＇s classification, and LN metastasis, as well as the depth of invasion （P〈0.01 or P〈0.05）. E-cadherin was less expressed in carcinoma than in noncarcinoma （42.4% vs 87.5%, P〈0.01）. There was a positive correlation between MMP-9and TIMP-2 and a negative correlation between MMP-9 and E-cadherin, but no correlation between TIMP-2 and E-cadherin. Also there was a positive correlation between DNA aneuploid rate and differentiation and LN metastasis. SPF that was higher than 15% was positively correlated with tumor size, differentiation and LN metastasis. And there was a significant difference between carcinoma and noncarcinoma in DNA aneuploid rate and SPF. CONCLUSION： With tumor progression and development of heterogeneity, the abnormal expressions of MMP-9, TIMP-2, and E-cadherin or DNA aneuploid rate or high SPF gradually increases, suggesting that they play a crucial role in gastric carcinoma progression. 2005 The WJG Press and Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFD0901004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31772049)the Agricultural Guidance Program of Fujian Province(No.2024N0057).
文摘Matrix metalloproteinases(MMPs)play essential roles in the metabolism of collagens;however,information regarding MMPs in aquatic animals is limited.To elucidate the specific role of MMPs in shrimp muscle degradation,proteinases with gelati-nolytic activity were identified in the hepatopancreas of Litopenaeus vannamei(Lv).The gelatinolytic activity was suppressed by metalloproteinase inhibitors EDTA and EGTA to some degree,suggesting the existence of metalloproteinases.Then the catalytic do-main of LvMMP-2(LvMMP-2c)was cloned and expressed heterologously in the Pichia pastoris expression system.rLvMMP-2c(re-combinant LvMMP-2c)demonstrated optimal gelatinolytic activity at pH 8.0 and 50℃,and its activity could be enhanced by Ca^(2+)and Ba^(2+).Type I collagen and myofibrillar proteins from shrimp were effectively hydrolyzed by rLvMMP-2c not only at 37℃,but also at 4℃,indicating its involvement in the postmortem tenderization of shrimp muscle.Our present study provided new informa-tion to elucidate the role of metalloproteinase underlying shrimp meat softening during cold storage,and suggested new strategies to prevent shrimp quality decrement during cold storage.
文摘AIM: To investigate the changes of histology and expression of MMP-2 and nm23-H1 in primary and metastatic gastric cancer. METHODS: One hundred and seventy-seven gastric cancer patients with lymph node and/or distal metastasis between 1997 and 2001 were reviewed. Differences in histology of the primary and metastatic gastric cancer were assessed. MMP-2 and nm23-H1 immunoreactivity was compared in 44 patients with tumor infiltration to the serosa layer. RESULTS: Poorly and moderately differentiated metastatic gastric cancer was found in 88.7% (157/177) and primary gastric cancer in 75.7% (134/177) of the patients. The histological type of metastatic gastric cancer that was not completely in accordance with the preponderant histology of primary gastric cancer was observed in 25 patients (14.1%). MMP-2 immunoreactivity in metastatic gastric cancer was significantly stronger than that in primary gastric cancer, while nm23-H1 immunoreactivity showed no difference in primary and metastatic gastric cancer. CONCLUSION: Metastatic gastric cancer presents more aggressive histological morphology and higher MMP-2 immunoreactivity than primary gastric cancer. This heterogeneity may elicit a possible mechanism of gastric cancer metastasis.
基金supported by Jinan Science and Technology Development Plans Grant (No.201121040)
文摘Objective: To observe cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression in normal oral mucosa (NOM), oral lichen planus (OLP) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and explore its significance in the incidence of oral cancer. Methods: The immunohistochemical method and RT-PCR method were applied to detect the expression of COX-2 and MMP-7 in 10 cases with NOM, 33 cases of with OLP and 38 cases with OSCC. Results: The expression of COX-2 mRNA in OSCC tissues (68.4%, 26/38) was significantly higher than in the OLP (24.2%, 8/33) and NOM (0.0%, 0/10) ( P<0.01). The expression of MMP-7 mRNA in OSCC tissues (65.8%, 25/38) was significantly higher than in the OLP (30.3%, 10/33) and NOM (0.0%, 0/10) ( P<0.01). The expression of MMP-7 in OLP was significantly higher than in the NOM ( P<0.05). There was no significant expression of COX-2 protein in NOM, and the positive rate was 42.4% (14/33) and 89.5% (34/38) in OLP and OSCC group, respectively. The COX-2 expression in cancer tissues was significantly higher than in NOM and OLP ( P<0.05). The MMP-7 protein expression in cancer tissues (84.2%, 32/38) was significantly higher than in NOM (10.0%, 1/10) and in OLP (42.4%, 14/33), and the positive rate in OLP was significantly higher than in NOM ( P<0.01). The COX-2 expression was associated with clinical stage ( P<0.05), the MMP-7 expression was associated with clinical stage and lymph node metastasis ( P<0.05). The expressions of COX-2 and MMP-7 mRNA were positively correlated with OSCC. Conclusions: The abnormal expressions of COX-2 and MMP-7 are closely related to the biological behavior of OSCC, the MMP-7 may be induced by COX-2, and further lead to the invasion and metastasis of OSCC.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 10A094)Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province, China (No.11JJ2050)
文摘AIM: To explore the effect of Qingguangan on the expressions of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in filtering bleb scarring area after trabeculectomy in rabbit model. METHODS: Thirty-two New Zealand rabbits were randomized into four groups: control group, experimental group, MMC group (ocular trabeculectomy in combination with MMC), and Qingguangan group. Trabeculectomy was performed on both eyes in each group except control group. Qingguangan group was mouth-fed with Qingguangan (solution). On postoperative day 14, the appearances of MMP-2 and MMP-9 on filtrating blebs were observed by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS: Statistical differences of the expressions of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were noted among groups on day 14 following surgery. Histology immunohistochemistry showed significant differences on the expressions of MMP-2 and MMP-9 between each groups( P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Qingguangan can promote the expressions of MMP-2 and MMP-9.
基金partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42177164,52474121)the Outstanding Youth Project of Hunan Provincial Department of Education(23B0008).
文摘Given the growing concern over global warming and the critical role of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))in this phenomenon,the study of CO_(2)-induced alterations in coal strength has garnered significant attention due to its implications for carbon sequestration.A large number of experiments have proved that CO_(2) interaction time(T),saturation pressure(P)and other parameters have significant effects on coal strength.However,accurate evaluation of CO_(2)-induced alterations in coal strength is still a difficult problem,so it is particularly important to establish accurate and efficient prediction models.This study explored the application of advancedmachine learning(ML)algorithms and Gene Expression Programming(GEP)techniques to predict CO_(2)-induced alterations in coal strength.Sixmodels were developed,including three metaheuristic-optimized XGBoost models(GWO-XGBoost,SSA-XGBoost,PO-XGBoost)and three GEP models(GEP-1,GEP-2,GEP-3).Comprehensive evaluations using multiple metrics revealed that all models demonstrated high predictive accuracy,with the SSA-XGBoost model achieving the best performance(R2—Coefficient of determination=0.99396,RMSE—Root Mean Square Error=0.62102,MAE—Mean Absolute Error=0.36164,MAPE—Mean Absolute Percentage Error=4.8101%,RPD—Residual Predictive Deviation=13.4741).Model interpretability analyses using SHAP(Shapley Additive exPlanations),ICE(Individual Conditional Expectation),and PDP(Partial Dependence Plot)techniques highlighted the dominant role of fixed carbon content(FC)and significant interactions between FC and CO_(2) saturation pressure(P).Theresults demonstrated that the proposedmodels effectively address the challenges of CO_(2)-induced strength prediction,providing valuable insights for geological storage safety and environmental applications.
文摘Objective:To observe the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP-9)and mouse double minute 2 homolog(MDM2)in the oncogenesis of lung cancer in rats and to explore their clinical value.Methods:A total of 140 rats were selected,of which 20 were selected randomly as the control group;and the remaining 120 as the observation group.The observation group was injected with benzopyrene to establish diseases model such as tissue proliferation,abnormal proliferation and lung cancer.Delected the MMP-9 levels of lung tissue by enzyme-linked assay,detected the MDM2 levels of lung tissue by immunochemistry assay.Results:The MMP-9 and MDM2 expression of the lung cancer group and the abnormal proliferation group were significantly higher than that in the tissue proliferation group and the control group,the difference was significant(P<0.05).And the MDM2 expression of the tissue proliferation group was significantly higher than that in the control group,the difference was significant(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the MMP-9 expression between the tissue proliferation group and the control group(P>0.05).The MDM2 and MMP-9 expression were increased in turn in the small cell carcinoma,squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The MMP-9 and MDM2 expressions of stageⅢand stageⅣlung cancer tissue in rats were significant higher than that during stageⅠand stageⅡ,the difference was significant(P<0.05).There was no significantly different in the MMP-9 and MDM2 expressions between stageⅢand stageⅣ(P>0.05),and there is no significant difference of the MMP-9and MDM2 expressions between stageⅠand stageⅡ(P>0.05).Conclusions:The expression of MMP-9 and MDM2 in lung tissue was associated with lung disease and lung cancer,both of them may be involved in the development and metastasis of lung cancer.Combined detection can be used as therapy and prognostic indicators for lung cancer.
基金Key International Cooperation Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32120103011)Jiangsu Shuang Chuang Tuan Dui program(JSSCTD202147)+1 种基金Jiangsu Shuang Chuang Ren Cai program(JSSCRC2021541)Initiation Funds of Yangzhou University for Distinguished Scientists.
文摘Background The aim of this study was to determine whether and how Zn proteinate with moderate chelation strength(Zn-Prot M)can alleviate heat stress(HS)-induced intestinal barrier function damage of broilers.A completely randomized design was used for comparatively testing the effects of Zn proteinate on HS and non-HS broilers.Under high temperature(HT),a 1(Control,HT-CON)+2(Zn source)×2(added Zn level)factorial arrangement of treatments was used.The 2 added Zn sources were Zn-Prot M and Zn sulfate(ZnS),and the 2 added Zn levels were 30 and 60 mg/kg.Under normal temperature(NT),a CON group(NT-CON)and pair-fed group(NT-PF)were included.Results The results showed that HS significantly reduced mRNA and protein expression levels of claudin-1,occludin,junctional adhesion molecule-A(JAMA),zonula occludens-1(ZO-1)and zinc finger protein A20(A20)in the jejunum,and HS also remarkably increased serum fluorescein isothiocyanate dextran(FITC-D),endotoxin and interleukin(IL)-1βcontents,serum diamine oxidase(DAO)and matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)-2 activities,nuclear factor kappa-B(NF-κB)p65 mRNA expression level,and protein expression levels of NF-κB p65 and MMP-2 in the jejunum.However,dietary supplementation with Zn,especially organic Zn as Zn-Prot M at 60 mg/kg,significantly decreased serum FITC-D,endotoxin and IL-1βcontents,serum DAO and MMP-2 activities,NF-κB p65 mRNA expression level,and protein expression levels of NF-κB p65 and MMP-2 in the jejunum of HS broilers,and notably promoted mRNA and protein expression levels of claudin-1,ZO-1 and A20.Conclusions Our results suggest that dietary Zn,especially 60 mg Zn/kg as Zn-Prot M,can alleviate HS-induced intestinal barrier function damage by promoting the expression of TJ proteins possibly via induction of A20-mediated suppression of the NF-κB p65/MMP-2 pathway in the jejunum of HS broilers.
文摘Objective： To explore the expression of caveolin-1 （CAV-1） and matrix metalloproteinase-2 （MMP-2）in bladder cancer and its clinical significance. Methods： The expression of CAV-1 and MMP-2 were detected by the SP immunohistochemical method in 77 cases of bladder cancer. Results： The positive rates of CAV-1, MMP-2 in bladder transitional cell carcinoma （BTCC） and bladder adenocarcinoma were significantly high than those of normal bladder mucosa, the positive rates in the deeper cancer invasion was significantly high than those of superficial bladder cancer （P 〈 0.01）, the positive rates of CAV-1 in grades Ⅰ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ of bladder transitional cell carcinaoma （BTCC） were 15%, 40% and 68%, respectively; the positive rates of MMP-2 in grades Ⅰ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ of bladder transitional cell carcinoma （BTCC） were 20%, 40% and 72%, respectively （P 〈 0.01）. CAV-1 was positive associated with MMP-2 in bladder cancer （r = 0.598, P 〈 0.001）, but not in bladder tissue. Conclusion： CAV-1 and MMP-2 were associated with stage and grade of bladder cancer, which suggested that CAV-1 might improve secretion of MMP-2.
基金supported mainly by Chinese traditionalmedicines and drugs administrative agent(92B093)
文摘Objective:To investigate the effect of salvia miltiorrhiza on expression of the MMP-2、9 and TIMP-1、TIMP-2 in tissue of acute lung injury of severe acute pancreatitis(SAP).Methods:MMP-2、9 expression and changes of the lung were measured after the SAP rats were induced by retrograde injection of 5%sodium tauocholate into hepatopancreatic duct.The changes of those parameters were also measured after salvia miltiorrhiza was injected intramuscularly just after induction of SAP.Results:The level of MMP-2、9 in pancreas and lung in SAP group were significantly higher than those in sham;The level of MMP-2、9 in salvia miltiorrhiza group were significantly lower than those in SAP group. Conclusion:MMP-2、9 were overexpressed in Acute lung injury (ALI) induced by SAP, salvia miltiorrhiza downregulates MMP-2、9 expression and decreased injury of lung tissue.
文摘Objective To study the expressions of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in pancreatic carcinoma and their relationship with tumor invasion,local metastasis and prognosis of the carcinoma.Methods The expressions of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 were examined in 32 patients with pancreatic carcinomas by S-P immunohistochemical technique and the correlation with pathological tumor parameters were analyzed.Survival analysis was made by using the Kaplan-Meier method.Results The positive rates of MMP-2,TIMP-2 in 32 patients with pancreatic carcinoma were 56.25% and 75.00%,which were significantly higher than those of the controls(P<0.05).Expressions of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 were independent of sex,age,histological grading and type,but well correlated with the lymph node metastasis and TNM clinical staging(Ⅰ and Ⅲ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ).There was a significant association between MMP-2,TIMP-2 and prognosis in pancreatic carcinoma.Conclusion MMP-2 and TIMP-2 might be useful markers for biological aggressiveness of this malignancy and might contribute to the invasive properties of pancreatic carcinoma,which can be used to evaluate the prognosis of patients.
文摘Objective:The aim of the study was to investigate the expressions of matrix metalloproteinase-2(MMP-2) and tissue inhibitor of MMP-2(TIMP-2) mRNA in transitional cell carcinomas of bladder and discuss their clinical significances.Methods:Using RT-PCR and real time quantitative PCR(RQ-PCR) technique,the expressions of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 mRNA of 45 cases of bladder carcinoma(tumor group) and 10 cases of normal bladder tissue(control group) were analyzed.Results:MMP-2 and TIMP-2 were not expressed in control group.MMP-2 was expressed in 30 cases tumor samples and TIMP-2 was expressed in 26 cases.The expression of MMP-2 mRNA in non-muscle invasive bladder cancers and grade I cancers was lower than that in muscle invasive bladder cancers and grades II-III cancers respectively.The differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The expression of MMP-2 in recurrent patients was higher than that in incipient patients.TIMP-2 mRNA expression decreased with grades and stage.The expression of TIMP-2 in non-muscle invasive bladder cancers and grade I cancers was higher than that in muscle invasive bladder cancers and grades II-III cancers respectively.There was statistical difference between two groups(P < 0.05).TIMP-2 expression in incipient patients was higher than that in recurrent patients,but the difference was not significant(P>0.05).Conclusion:These results suggest that MMP-2 and TIMP-2 play an important role in the invasion step of transitional cell carcinoma of bladder.MMP-2 may become a new approach to the diagnosis of bladder carcinoma.
文摘Objective:To investigate the expression and significance of matrix metalloproteinase-2(MMP-2)and matrix metalloproteinase-13(MMP-13)in bullous pemphigoid(BP)skin lesions.Methods:Immunohistochemical SP method was used to detect the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-13 in 32 BP skin lesions,and compared with 15 normal skin tissues.Results:The expression of MMP-2 in the case group was significantly increased(38.56±10.06)compared to the normal control group(21.20±5.98);the expression of MMP-13 in the case group was significantly augmented(18.62±5.90)compared to the normal control group(11.47±8.484).The expressions of MMP-2 and MMP-13 in the skin lesions of patients with bullous pemphigoid were statistically different from those of normal people(both P<0.05).Compared with the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-13 in bullous pemphigoid,the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-13 was moderately correlated(correlation coefficient was 0.523).Conclusion:The expression of MMP-2 and MMP-13 is significantly increased in bullous pemphigoid skin lesions,suggesting that they may play an important role in the pathogenesis of BP.There is a certain correlation between the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-13,suggesting that the high expression of MMP-13 may play a role in the mechanism that further leads to the high expression of MMP-2.
