AIM:To characterize the differentially expressed gene profiles in livers from biliary atresia (BA) patients including,ascertain genes,functional categories and pathways that play a central role in the pathogenesis of ...AIM:To characterize the differentially expressed gene profiles in livers from biliary atresia (BA) patients including,ascertain genes,functional categories and pathways that play a central role in the pathogenesis of BA,and identify the novel prognostic markers for BA.METHODS:Liver tissue samples from control patients,neonatal cholestasis patients,and BA patients at the age of < 60 d,60-90 d,and > 90 d were pooled for DNA microarray analysis.Bioinformatics analysis was performed using,series test cluster of gene ontology,and Pathway-Finder software.Reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction was performed to confirm changes in selected genes.Relation between RRAS gene expression and prognosis of 40 BA patients was analyzed in a 2-year follow-up study.RESULTS:The 4 identified significant gene expression profiles could confidently separate BA liver tissue from normal and other diseased liver tissues.The included genes were mainly involved in inflammation response and reconstruction of cellular matrix.The significant pathways associated with BA were primarily involved in autoimmune response,activation of T lymphocytes and its related cytokines.The RRAS,POMC,SLC26A6 and STX3 genes were important regulatory modules in pathogenesis of BA.The expression of RRAS was negatively correlated with the elimination rate of jaundice and positively correlated with the occurrence rate of cholangitis.CONCLUSION:Autoimmune response mediated by T lymphocytes may play a vital role in the pathogenesis of BA.The RRAS gene is an important regulatory module in the pathogenesis of BA,which may serve as a novel prognostic marker for BA.展开更多
Windows 2000的RRAS为远程客户端提供了一个可应用TCP／IP、IPX／SPX．NetBUI等多种网络传输协议，通过VPN，ISDN、ATM、PSTN等多种方式访问企业网络或其他专用网络的安全速径。其中VPN是一种特殊的RAS，它是应用隧道技术将不直接相连...Windows 2000的RRAS为远程客户端提供了一个可应用TCP／IP、IPX／SPX．NetBUI等多种网络传输协议，通过VPN，ISDN、ATM、PSTN等多种方式访问企业网络或其他专用网络的安全速径。其中VPN是一种特殊的RAS，它是应用隧道技术将不直接相连的网络通过公网连接起来，并对数据传输进行加密以保障安全，可以作为一种廉价的远程通信备份线路使用。在某些要求不高的公司网络完全可以代替专线使用，以节省昂贵的租用费。展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30973139
文摘AIM:To characterize the differentially expressed gene profiles in livers from biliary atresia (BA) patients including,ascertain genes,functional categories and pathways that play a central role in the pathogenesis of BA,and identify the novel prognostic markers for BA.METHODS:Liver tissue samples from control patients,neonatal cholestasis patients,and BA patients at the age of < 60 d,60-90 d,and > 90 d were pooled for DNA microarray analysis.Bioinformatics analysis was performed using,series test cluster of gene ontology,and Pathway-Finder software.Reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction was performed to confirm changes in selected genes.Relation between RRAS gene expression and prognosis of 40 BA patients was analyzed in a 2-year follow-up study.RESULTS:The 4 identified significant gene expression profiles could confidently separate BA liver tissue from normal and other diseased liver tissues.The included genes were mainly involved in inflammation response and reconstruction of cellular matrix.The significant pathways associated with BA were primarily involved in autoimmune response,activation of T lymphocytes and its related cytokines.The RRAS,POMC,SLC26A6 and STX3 genes were important regulatory modules in pathogenesis of BA.The expression of RRAS was negatively correlated with the elimination rate of jaundice and positively correlated with the occurrence rate of cholangitis.CONCLUSION:Autoimmune response mediated by T lymphocytes may play a vital role in the pathogenesis of BA.The RRAS gene is an important regulatory module in the pathogenesis of BA,which may serve as a novel prognostic marker for BA.
