目的:探讨微小RNA-296-5p、S期激酶相关蛋白2(S-phase kinase-associated protein 2,Skp2)、核糖体蛋白L6(ribosomal protein L6,RPL6)与前列腺癌病理特征的关系及对手术预后的影响。方法:选取2018年1月至2023年1月120例前列腺患者,均...目的:探讨微小RNA-296-5p、S期激酶相关蛋白2(S-phase kinase-associated protein 2,Skp2)、核糖体蛋白L6(ribosomal protein L6,RPL6)与前列腺癌病理特征的关系及对手术预后的影响。方法:选取2018年1月至2023年1月120例前列腺患者,均行腹腔镜前列腺癌术治疗,对比不同病理特征患者miR-296-5p、Skp2、RPL6 mRNA表达水平,分析各指标与病理特征的关系。根据术后1年是否生化复发分为复发组(n=21)与未复发组(n=97),比较2组临床资料、miR-296-5p、Skp2、RPL6mRNA表达水平,分析miR-296-5p、Skp2、RPL6对手术预后的影响及预测价值。结果:不同病理分期、Gleason评分、术前血清前列腺特异性抗原(prostate specific antigen,PSA)水平、淋巴结转移患者miR-296-5p、Skp2、RPL6 mRNA表达水平比较,差异有统计学意义(F=12.927、22.416、10.088、34.239、20.180、12.208,t=4.649、-5.770、-5.713、4.716、-5.647、-6.884,均P=0.000);miR-296-5p与Gleason评分、病理分期、术前血清前列腺特异性抗原(prostate specific antigen,PSA)水平、淋巴结转移呈负相关(r=-0.578、-0.539、-0.517、-0.556,均P<0.001),Skp2、RPL6 mRNA与Gleason评分、病理分期、术前血清PSA水平、淋巴结转移呈正相关(r=0.531、0.507、0.476、0.493、0.494、0.473、0.420、0.505,均P<0.001);复发组淋巴结转移、病理分期、切缘阳性率、Gleason评分、高于未复发组,术后辅助治疗率低于未复发组(P<0.05);复发组miR-296-5p表达水平低于未复发组,Skp2、RPL6mRNA表达水平高于未复发组(P<0.05);校正前,logistic回归分析,病理分期、Gleason评分、淋巴结转移、切缘阳性、术后辅助治疗、miR-296-5p、Skp2、RPL6 mRNA是前列腺癌患者术后生化复发的影响因素(P<0.05),校正后,miR-296-5p、Skp2、RPL6mRNA仍是前列腺癌患者术后生化复发的影响因素(P<0.05);miR-296-5p、Skp2、RPL6联合预测前列腺术后生化复发的AUC为0.902(95%CI=0.833~0.949),大于各指标单独预测(P<0.05)。结论:前列腺癌患者miR-296-5p、Skp2、RPL6表达水平与病理特征、术后复发密切相关,三者联合预测前列腺术后生化复发具有较高的参考价值。展开更多
BACKGROUND Shifting from the inflammatory to the proliferative phase represents a pivotal step during managing diabetic foot ulcers(DFUs);however,existing medical interventions remain insufficient.MicroRNAs(miRs)highl...BACKGROUND Shifting from the inflammatory to the proliferative phase represents a pivotal step during managing diabetic foot ulcers(DFUs);however,existing medical interventions remain insufficient.MicroRNAs(miRs)highlight notable capacity for accelerating the repair process of DFUs.Previous research has demonstrated which miR-122-5p regulates matrix metalloproteinases under diabetic conditions,thereby influencing extracellular matrix dynamics.AIM To investigate the impact of miR-122-5p on the transition from the inflammatory to the proliferative stage in DFU.METHODS Analysis for miR-122-5p expression in skin tissues from diabetic ulcer patients and mice was analyzed using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR).A diabetic wound healing model induced by streptozotocin was used,with mice receiving intradermal injections of adeno-associated virus-DJ encoding empty vector or miR-122.Skin tissues were retrieved at 3,7,and 14 days after injury for gene expression analysis,histology,immunohistochemistry,and network studies.The study explored miR-122-5p’s role in macrophage-fibroblast interactions and its effect on transitioning from inflammation to proliferation in DFU healing.RESULTS High-throughput sequencing revealed miR-122-5p as crucial for DFU healing.qRT-PCR showed significant upregulation of miR-122-5p within diabetic skin among DFU individuals and mice.Western blot,along with immunohistochemical and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,demonstrating the upregulation of inflammatory mediators(hypoxia inducible factor-1α,matrix metalloproteinase 9,tumor necrosis factor-α)and reduced fibrosis markers(fibronectin 1,α-smooth muscle actin)by targeting vascular endothelial growth factor.Fluorescence in situ hybridization indicated its expression localized to epidermal keratinocytes and fibroblasts in diabetic mice.Immunofluorescence revealed enhanced increased presence of M1 macrophages and reduced M2 polarization,highlighting its role in inflammation.MiR-122-5p elevated inflammatory cytokine levels while suppressing fibrotic activity from fibroblasts exposed to macrophage-derived media,highlighting its pivotal role in regulating DFU healing.CONCLUSION MiR-122-5p impedes cutaneous healing of diabetic mice via enhancing inflammation and inhibiting fibrosis,offering insights into miR roles in human skin wound repair.展开更多
Elemene is widely recognized as an effective anti-cancer compound and is routinely administered in Chinese clinical settings for the management of several solid tumors,including non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Howev...Elemene is widely recognized as an effective anti-cancer compound and is routinely administered in Chinese clinical settings for the management of several solid tumors,including non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).However,its detailed molecular mechanism has not been adequately demonstrated.In this research,it was demonstrated that elemene effectively curtailed NSCLC growth in the patient-derived xenograft(PDX)model.Mechanistically,employing high-throughput screening techniques and subsequent biochemical validations such as microscale thermophoresis(MST),microRNA-145-5p(miR-145-5p)was pinpointed as a critical target through which elemene exerts its anti-tumor effects.Interestingly,elemene serves as a binding stabilizer for miR-145-5p,demonstrating a strong binding affinity(dissociation constant(KD)=0.39±0.17μg/mL)and preventing its degradation both in vitro and in vivo,while not interfering with the synthesis of the primary microRNA transcripts(pri-miRNAs)and precursor miRNAs(pre-miRNAs).The stabilization of miR-145-5p by elemene resulted in an increased level of this miRNA,subsequently suppressing NSCLC progression through the miR-145-5p/mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 3(MAP3K3)/nuclear factor kappaB(NF-κB)pathway.Our findings provide a new perspective on revealing the interaction patterns between clinical anti-tumor drugs and miRNAs.展开更多
文摘目的:探讨微小RNA-296-5p、S期激酶相关蛋白2(S-phase kinase-associated protein 2,Skp2)、核糖体蛋白L6(ribosomal protein L6,RPL6)与前列腺癌病理特征的关系及对手术预后的影响。方法:选取2018年1月至2023年1月120例前列腺患者,均行腹腔镜前列腺癌术治疗,对比不同病理特征患者miR-296-5p、Skp2、RPL6 mRNA表达水平,分析各指标与病理特征的关系。根据术后1年是否生化复发分为复发组(n=21)与未复发组(n=97),比较2组临床资料、miR-296-5p、Skp2、RPL6mRNA表达水平,分析miR-296-5p、Skp2、RPL6对手术预后的影响及预测价值。结果:不同病理分期、Gleason评分、术前血清前列腺特异性抗原(prostate specific antigen,PSA)水平、淋巴结转移患者miR-296-5p、Skp2、RPL6 mRNA表达水平比较,差异有统计学意义(F=12.927、22.416、10.088、34.239、20.180、12.208,t=4.649、-5.770、-5.713、4.716、-5.647、-6.884,均P=0.000);miR-296-5p与Gleason评分、病理分期、术前血清前列腺特异性抗原(prostate specific antigen,PSA)水平、淋巴结转移呈负相关(r=-0.578、-0.539、-0.517、-0.556,均P<0.001),Skp2、RPL6 mRNA与Gleason评分、病理分期、术前血清PSA水平、淋巴结转移呈正相关(r=0.531、0.507、0.476、0.493、0.494、0.473、0.420、0.505,均P<0.001);复发组淋巴结转移、病理分期、切缘阳性率、Gleason评分、高于未复发组,术后辅助治疗率低于未复发组(P<0.05);复发组miR-296-5p表达水平低于未复发组,Skp2、RPL6mRNA表达水平高于未复发组(P<0.05);校正前,logistic回归分析,病理分期、Gleason评分、淋巴结转移、切缘阳性、术后辅助治疗、miR-296-5p、Skp2、RPL6 mRNA是前列腺癌患者术后生化复发的影响因素(P<0.05),校正后,miR-296-5p、Skp2、RPL6mRNA仍是前列腺癌患者术后生化复发的影响因素(P<0.05);miR-296-5p、Skp2、RPL6联合预测前列腺术后生化复发的AUC为0.902(95%CI=0.833~0.949),大于各指标单独预测(P<0.05)。结论:前列腺癌患者miR-296-5p、Skp2、RPL6表达水平与病理特征、术后复发密切相关,三者联合预测前列腺术后生化复发具有较高的参考价值。
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82274528.
文摘BACKGROUND Shifting from the inflammatory to the proliferative phase represents a pivotal step during managing diabetic foot ulcers(DFUs);however,existing medical interventions remain insufficient.MicroRNAs(miRs)highlight notable capacity for accelerating the repair process of DFUs.Previous research has demonstrated which miR-122-5p regulates matrix metalloproteinases under diabetic conditions,thereby influencing extracellular matrix dynamics.AIM To investigate the impact of miR-122-5p on the transition from the inflammatory to the proliferative stage in DFU.METHODS Analysis for miR-122-5p expression in skin tissues from diabetic ulcer patients and mice was analyzed using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR).A diabetic wound healing model induced by streptozotocin was used,with mice receiving intradermal injections of adeno-associated virus-DJ encoding empty vector or miR-122.Skin tissues were retrieved at 3,7,and 14 days after injury for gene expression analysis,histology,immunohistochemistry,and network studies.The study explored miR-122-5p’s role in macrophage-fibroblast interactions and its effect on transitioning from inflammation to proliferation in DFU healing.RESULTS High-throughput sequencing revealed miR-122-5p as crucial for DFU healing.qRT-PCR showed significant upregulation of miR-122-5p within diabetic skin among DFU individuals and mice.Western blot,along with immunohistochemical and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,demonstrating the upregulation of inflammatory mediators(hypoxia inducible factor-1α,matrix metalloproteinase 9,tumor necrosis factor-α)and reduced fibrosis markers(fibronectin 1,α-smooth muscle actin)by targeting vascular endothelial growth factor.Fluorescence in situ hybridization indicated its expression localized to epidermal keratinocytes and fibroblasts in diabetic mice.Immunofluorescence revealed enhanced increased presence of M1 macrophages and reduced M2 polarization,highlighting its role in inflammation.MiR-122-5p elevated inflammatory cytokine levels while suppressing fibrotic activity from fibroblasts exposed to macrophage-derived media,highlighting its pivotal role in regulating DFU healing.CONCLUSION MiR-122-5p impedes cutaneous healing of diabetic mice via enhancing inflammation and inhibiting fibrosis,offering insights into miR roles in human skin wound repair.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.:82225048)the Dalian Science and Technology Leading Talents Project,China(Grant No.:2019RD15)Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen,China(Grant No.:SZZYSM202106004).
文摘Elemene is widely recognized as an effective anti-cancer compound and is routinely administered in Chinese clinical settings for the management of several solid tumors,including non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).However,its detailed molecular mechanism has not been adequately demonstrated.In this research,it was demonstrated that elemene effectively curtailed NSCLC growth in the patient-derived xenograft(PDX)model.Mechanistically,employing high-throughput screening techniques and subsequent biochemical validations such as microscale thermophoresis(MST),microRNA-145-5p(miR-145-5p)was pinpointed as a critical target through which elemene exerts its anti-tumor effects.Interestingly,elemene serves as a binding stabilizer for miR-145-5p,demonstrating a strong binding affinity(dissociation constant(KD)=0.39±0.17μg/mL)and preventing its degradation both in vitro and in vivo,while not interfering with the synthesis of the primary microRNA transcripts(pri-miRNAs)and precursor miRNAs(pre-miRNAs).The stabilization of miR-145-5p by elemene resulted in an increased level of this miRNA,subsequently suppressing NSCLC progression through the miR-145-5p/mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 3(MAP3K3)/nuclear factor kappaB(NF-κB)pathway.Our findings provide a new perspective on revealing the interaction patterns between clinical anti-tumor drugs and miRNAs.
