目的探讨原发性喉癌患者癌组织中微小核糖核酸-425-5p(miR-425-5p)/跨膜蛋白受体Patched1(PTCH1)轴分子与临床病理参数及预后的关系。方法前瞻性选取2018年7月至2021年6月新乡医学院第一附属医院收治的108例原发性喉癌患者作为研究对象...目的探讨原发性喉癌患者癌组织中微小核糖核酸-425-5p(miR-425-5p)/跨膜蛋白受体Patched1(PTCH1)轴分子与临床病理参数及预后的关系。方法前瞻性选取2018年7月至2021年6月新乡医学院第一附属医院收治的108例原发性喉癌患者作为研究对象。比较癌组织、癌旁组织及不同病理特征癌组织miR-425-5p、PTCH1 m RNA相对表达量,采用Spearman法分析miR-425-5p、PTCH1与临床病理特征的相关性,随访3年,统计所有患者的3年生存率,比较生存与死亡患者癌组织中的miR-425-5p、而PTCH1 m RNA相对表达量,并利用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线获取miR-425-5p、PTCH1最佳截断值,采用KM曲线分析miR-425-5p、PTCH1与预后的关系。结果原发性喉癌患者癌组织中的miR-425-5p相对表达量为1.81±0.48,明显高于癌旁组织的1.08±0.23,PTCH1 m RNA相对表达量为1.21±0.36,明显低于癌旁组织的1.63±0.41,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);Ⅲ~Ⅳ期、淋巴结转移、低分化癌组织中的miR-425-5p相对表达量分别为1.97±0.46、2.09±0.42、2.14±0.46,明显高于Ⅰ~Ⅱ期、无淋巴结转移、中高分化癌组织的1.54±0.41、1.66±0.39、1.60±0.40,PTCH1 m RNA相对表达量分别为1.09±0.21、1.04±0.24、1.01±0.20,明显低于Ⅰ~Ⅱ期、无淋巴结转移、中高分化癌组织的1.42±0.25、1.30±0.27、1.34±0.23,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);Spearman法分析结果显示,miR-425-5p与临床分期、淋巴结转移呈正相关(r=0.663、0.702,P<0.05),与分化程度呈负相关(r=-0.681,P<0.05),PTCH1与临床分期、淋巴结转移呈负相关(r=-0.652、-0.711,P<0.05),与分化程度呈正相关(r=0.694,P<0.05);死亡患者癌组织中的miR-425-5p相对表达量为2.23±0.46,明显高于生存患者癌组织的1.67±0.38,而PTCH1 m RNA相对表达量为0.96±0.21,明显低于生存患者癌组织的1.30±0.34,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);ROC分析结果显示,miR-425-5p、PTCH1预测死亡的曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.815(95%CI:0.727~0.884)、0.792(95%CI:0.702~0.865),最佳截断值分别为2.01、1.09;KM分析结果显示,miR-425-5p高表达、PTCH1低表达患者3年生存率均低于miR-425-5p低表达、PTCH1高表达患者,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论miR-425-5p在原发性喉癌癌组织中表达上调,PTCH1表达下调,联合检测对预后具有一定预测价值,可作为临床评估病情、预测预后的辅助指标,以指导临床工作。展开更多
BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mor-tality globally.Exosomal microRNAs(miRNAs)are known to modulate tumor progression by influencing immune responses and vascular dy...BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mor-tality globally.Exosomal microRNAs(miRNAs)are known to modulate tumor progression by influencing immune responses and vascular dynamics.However,the roles of specific exosomal miRNAs,such as miR-425-5p and miR-135b-3p,in CRC remain unclear.AIM To explore the specific roles and underlying mechanisms of exosomal miR-425-5p and miR-135b-3p in CRC progression.METHODS Differentially expressed miRNAs were identified through microarray analysis of exosomes isolated from CRC tissues and adjacent normal mucosa.Functional roles of miR-425-5p and miR-135b-3p were evaluated in vitro using macrophage polarization,T cell differentiation,and vascular permeability assays,as well as in vivo tumor formation and metastasis experiments in nude mice.Validation expe-riments were performed using CRC cell lines(HCT116 and SW620).RESULTS Exosomal miR-425-5p and miR-135b-3p were significantly upregulated in CRC compared to normal tissues.Functional studies revealed that miR-425-5p promo-tes macrophage M2-like polarization and suppresses T cell proinflammatory responses,while miR-135b-3p enhances vascular permeability and angiogenesis.Inhibition of these miRNAs in CRC cell-derived exosomes significantly supp-ressed tumor growth and metastasis in nude mice,reprogramming the tumor microenvironment toward reduced angiogenesis and enhanced immune acti-vation.Combined inhibition of both miRNAs resulted in the most pronounced effects.CONCLUSION Exosomal miR-425-5p and miR-135b-3p drive CRC progression by promoting immune suppression and vascular permeability.Their inhibition offers a promising strategy for modulating the tumor microenvironment and limiting CRC metastasis.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
文摘目的研究原发性喉癌(PLC)患者癌组织中微小RNA(miR)-425-5p/Patched homolog1(PTCH1)轴分子与临床病理参数及预后的关系。方法选择绵阳市中心医院2020年3月~2021年3月收治的102例PLC患者,比较PLC癌组织及癌旁正常组织中miR-425-5p相对表达量、PTCH1阳性表达率,分析miR-425-5p相对表达量、PTCH1阳性表达率与PLC临床病理参数间的关系;采用Kaplan-Meier曲线和Log-Rankχ^(2)检验分析miR-425-5p,PTCH1阳性/阴性表达组三年累积生存率;采用COX回归模型分析PLC预后的影响因素。结果相较于癌旁正常组织,PLC癌组织miR425-5p相对表达量明显升高(2.12±0.52 vs 0.98±0.17),PTCH1阳性表达率明显降低(27.45%vs 61.76%),差异具有统计学意义(t/χ^(2)=21.045,24.302,均P<0.05)。相较于肿瘤T1~T2期、N0期、中高分化患者,肿瘤T3~T4期、N1~N3期、低分化患者miR-425-5p相对表达量明显升高(t=3.647,2.900,3.029),PTCH1阳性表达率明显降低(χ^(2)=5.842,4.011,5.136),差异具有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。miR-425-5p高表达组三年累积生存率[64.52%(20/31)]明显低于低表达组[84.06%(58/69)],PTCH1高表达组三年累积生存率[80.00%(28/35)]明显高于低表达组[64.62%(42/65)],差异具有统计学意义(Log-Rankχ^(2)=4.287,4.548,均P<0.05)。T分期升高、颈淋巴结复发、N分期升高、咽喉部复发、miR-425-5p升高、PTCH1阴性表达是PLC预后不良的危险因素(均P<0.05)。结论PLC患者癌组织中miR-425-5p高表达、PTCH1低表达与T分期升高、肿瘤低分化、N分期升高和三年累积生存率低显著相关。
文摘目的探讨原发性喉癌患者癌组织中微小核糖核酸-425-5p(miR-425-5p)/跨膜蛋白受体Patched1(PTCH1)轴分子与临床病理参数及预后的关系。方法前瞻性选取2018年7月至2021年6月新乡医学院第一附属医院收治的108例原发性喉癌患者作为研究对象。比较癌组织、癌旁组织及不同病理特征癌组织miR-425-5p、PTCH1 m RNA相对表达量,采用Spearman法分析miR-425-5p、PTCH1与临床病理特征的相关性,随访3年,统计所有患者的3年生存率,比较生存与死亡患者癌组织中的miR-425-5p、而PTCH1 m RNA相对表达量,并利用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线获取miR-425-5p、PTCH1最佳截断值,采用KM曲线分析miR-425-5p、PTCH1与预后的关系。结果原发性喉癌患者癌组织中的miR-425-5p相对表达量为1.81±0.48,明显高于癌旁组织的1.08±0.23,PTCH1 m RNA相对表达量为1.21±0.36,明显低于癌旁组织的1.63±0.41,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);Ⅲ~Ⅳ期、淋巴结转移、低分化癌组织中的miR-425-5p相对表达量分别为1.97±0.46、2.09±0.42、2.14±0.46,明显高于Ⅰ~Ⅱ期、无淋巴结转移、中高分化癌组织的1.54±0.41、1.66±0.39、1.60±0.40,PTCH1 m RNA相对表达量分别为1.09±0.21、1.04±0.24、1.01±0.20,明显低于Ⅰ~Ⅱ期、无淋巴结转移、中高分化癌组织的1.42±0.25、1.30±0.27、1.34±0.23,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);Spearman法分析结果显示,miR-425-5p与临床分期、淋巴结转移呈正相关(r=0.663、0.702,P<0.05),与分化程度呈负相关(r=-0.681,P<0.05),PTCH1与临床分期、淋巴结转移呈负相关(r=-0.652、-0.711,P<0.05),与分化程度呈正相关(r=0.694,P<0.05);死亡患者癌组织中的miR-425-5p相对表达量为2.23±0.46,明显高于生存患者癌组织的1.67±0.38,而PTCH1 m RNA相对表达量为0.96±0.21,明显低于生存患者癌组织的1.30±0.34,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);ROC分析结果显示,miR-425-5p、PTCH1预测死亡的曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.815(95%CI:0.727~0.884)、0.792(95%CI:0.702~0.865),最佳截断值分别为2.01、1.09;KM分析结果显示,miR-425-5p高表达、PTCH1低表达患者3年生存率均低于miR-425-5p低表达、PTCH1高表达患者,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论miR-425-5p在原发性喉癌癌组织中表达上调,PTCH1表达下调,联合检测对预后具有一定预测价值,可作为临床评估病情、预测预后的辅助指标,以指导临床工作。
文摘BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mor-tality globally.Exosomal microRNAs(miRNAs)are known to modulate tumor progression by influencing immune responses and vascular dynamics.However,the roles of specific exosomal miRNAs,such as miR-425-5p and miR-135b-3p,in CRC remain unclear.AIM To explore the specific roles and underlying mechanisms of exosomal miR-425-5p and miR-135b-3p in CRC progression.METHODS Differentially expressed miRNAs were identified through microarray analysis of exosomes isolated from CRC tissues and adjacent normal mucosa.Functional roles of miR-425-5p and miR-135b-3p were evaluated in vitro using macrophage polarization,T cell differentiation,and vascular permeability assays,as well as in vivo tumor formation and metastasis experiments in nude mice.Validation expe-riments were performed using CRC cell lines(HCT116 and SW620).RESULTS Exosomal miR-425-5p and miR-135b-3p were significantly upregulated in CRC compared to normal tissues.Functional studies revealed that miR-425-5p promo-tes macrophage M2-like polarization and suppresses T cell proinflammatory responses,while miR-135b-3p enhances vascular permeability and angiogenesis.Inhibition of these miRNAs in CRC cell-derived exosomes significantly supp-ressed tumor growth and metastasis in nude mice,reprogramming the tumor microenvironment toward reduced angiogenesis and enhanced immune acti-vation.Combined inhibition of both miRNAs resulted in the most pronounced effects.CONCLUSION Exosomal miR-425-5p and miR-135b-3p drive CRC progression by promoting immune suppression and vascular permeability.Their inhibition offers a promising strategy for modulating the tumor microenvironment and limiting CRC metastasis.
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.
