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Gliomas are the most common central nervous system tumours; they are highly aggressive and have a poor prognosis. RGS16 belongs to the regulator of G-protein signalling (RGS) protein family, which plays an important role in promoting various cancers, such as breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and colorectal cancer. Moreover, previous studies confirmed that let-7c-5p, a well-known microRNA, can act as a tumour suppressor to regulate the progression of various tumours by inhibiting the expression of its target genes. However, whether RGS16 can promote the progression of glioma and whether it is regulated by miR let-7c-5p are still unknown. Here, we confirmed that RGS16 is upregulated in glioma tissues and that high expression of RGS16 is associated with poor survival. Ectopic deletion of RGS16 significantly suppressed glioma cell proliferation and migration both in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, RGS16 was validated as a direct target gene of miR let-7c-5p. The overexpression of miR let-7c-5p obviously downregulated the expression of RGS16, and knocking down miR let-7c-5p had the opposite effect. Thus, we suggest that the suppression of RGS16 by miR let-7c-5p can promote glioma progression and may serve as a potential prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target in glioma.
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Humans , Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases/metabolism , Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt/metabolism , MicroRNAs/metabolism , Glioma/genetics , Genes, Tumor Suppressor , Cell Proliferation , Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic , Cell Line, TumorABSTRACT
ObjectiveTo study the diagnosis and treatment of ureteric duplication.Methods21 cases of ureteric duplication treated by open operation from Dec.1988 to Dec.2000 were reviewed,of which 14 cases were unilateral complete ureteric duplication (UCUD),4 unilateral incomplete ureteric duplication (UIUD) and 3 bilateral complete ureteric duplication (BCUD).All the patients have been followed up for more than 6 months.ResultsUpper pole nephroureterectomy was carried out for 10 UCUD patients and ureterovesicostomy for 4.Ureteroureterostomy was conducted for the 4 UIUD.Of the 3 BCUD cases,unilateral upper pole nephroureterectomy was undertaken for 2 and unilateral ureterovesicostomy for 1.In all these 3,upper urinary tract infection symptoms have been alleviated.In the 18 unilateral ureteric duplication,no symptoms of upper urinary symptoms or vesico-ureteral reflux has been noted.The deformed upper renal pole has not been resected in 9 cases,only 1 of which treated by simple ureterovesicostomy underwent kidney pole resection because of pyonephrosis.ConclusionsImaging studies are important for the correct diagnosis.Adequate evaluation is required for the proper assessment of operative stategy and long term follow up is necessary.
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Objective To investigate the diagnosis and treatment of Hydatidosis of post-peritoneum and bladder.Methods Nine cases were reported. Among them,one was epinephros-hydatid cyst,two renal hydated cyst,two hydatidosis of post-peritoneum in ileopelvic, and four bladder hydrated cyst. All cases had history of contacting with dog or sheep.Results All of the nine cases were cured by operation. Conclusions In percussion of the lower abdominal mass, hydrated cyst vibration, a specific sign, can usually be felt; and the mass do not disappear after urination. Besides, E-immune Test for echinococcus, B-ultrasonography, and CT are very useful diagnostic methods. Therefore, excision of the cyst still is the only effective treatment for hydatidosis.
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Objective To improve the understanding of small cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder. Methods The pathological and clinical data of 6 small cell carcinoma cases (4 men and 6 women, mean age of 51 years) were analyzed.Of them 2 cases had components of transitional cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma.Two cases underwent partial cystectomy,and 4 cases,cystectomy.After operation,5 of them underwent 2～6 courses of chemotherapy. Results All the 6 cases were followed-up for 12～60 months,and they all died of tumor relapse.Their average survival time was 28 months. Conclusions Small cell carcinoma of urinary bladder accounts for 0.44% of the primary malignant tumor of urinary bladder.It has high malignancy and easily metastasizes to lymph nodes,liver and bones,thus the prognosis is bad.Radical cystectomy in combination with systemic chemotherapy has better efficacy.