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BACKGROUND@#Long non-coding RNA colon cancer-associated transcript 1 (CCAT1) is involved in transforming multiple cancers into malignant cancer types. Previous studies underlining the mechanisms of the functions of CCAT1 primarily focused on its decoy for miRNAs (micro RNAs). However, the regulatory mechanism of CCAT1-protein interaction associated with tumor metastasis is still largely unknown. The present study aimed to identify proteome-wide CCAT1 partners and explored the CCAT1-protein interaction mediated tumor metastasis.@*METHODS@#CCAT1-proteins complexes were purified and identified using RNA antisense purification coupled with the mass spectrometry (RAP-MS) method. The database for annotation, visualization, and integrated discovery and database for eukaryotic RNA binding proteins (EuRBPDB) websites were used to bioinformatic analyzing CCAT1 binding proteins. RNA pull-down and RNA immunoprecipitation were used to validate CCAT1-Vimentin interaction. Transwell assay was used to evaluate the migration and invasion abilities of HeLa cells.@*RESULTS@#RAP-MS method worked well by culturing cells with nucleoside analog 4-thiouridine, and cross-linking was performed using 365 nm wavelength ultraviolet. There were 631 proteins identified, out of which about 60% were RNA binding proteins recorded by the EuRBPDB database. Vimentin was one of the CCAT1 binding proteins and participated in the tumor metastasis pathway. Knocked down vimetin ( VIM ) and rescued the downregulation by overexpressing CCAT1 demonstrated that CCAT1 could enhance tumor migration and invasion abilities by stabilizing Vimentin protein.@*CONCLUSION@#CCAT1 may bind with and stabilize Vimentin protein, thus enhancing cancer cell migration and invasion abilities.
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Humans , HeLa Cells , RNA, Long Noncoding/metabolism , Cell Line, Tumor , Cell Proliferation/genetics , Vimentin/metabolism , MicroRNAs/metabolism , Colonic Neoplasms/genetics , RNA-Binding Proteins/metabolism , Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic/genetics , Cell Movement/geneticsABSTRACT
Objective To study anticipated value of the retention rate of indocyanine green at 15 minutes after injection (ICGR15) and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) on hepatic function reserve in patients with primary hepatic cancer (PHC). Methods 58 patients with PHC were divided into 3 groups according to the recovery after operation for PHC. Of them, 29 cases showed good recovery (group A), 18 mild liver dysfunction (group B) and 11 severe liver dysfunction (group C) respectively. ICGR 15, OGTT, routine liver function tests were performed in all patients preoperatively. Results ICGR15 in group C(24.17%±6.59%) obviously increased than that in group A(11.42%±3.91%,P<0.01) and in group B(16.28±6.07%, P<0.01). Blood glucose lever of 120 min after glucose loading test in group C (9.91 mmol/L±3.09 mmol/L)was significantly higher than that in group A(5.42 mmol/L±0.83 mmol/L, (P<0.01)and group B(6.68±1.61, P<0.01). The accuracy (81.0%,86.2%), positive (90.6%, 93.5%) and negative prediction value (72.5%, 74.4%) of OGTT and ICGR 15 were respectively significent greater than those of Pugh's scoring (P<0.01).Conclusions ICGR15 and OGTT are worthwhile indicators to assess hepatic function reserve for patients with PHC. Combination of both ICGR15 and OGTT has higher predictive value on hepatic function reserve.
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Objective To evaluate the clinical application of Vater ampulla-duodenal conjunction resection in the treatment of periampullary carcinoma. Methods From January 2005 to July 2006, 15 patients underwent this modus operandi, including carcinoma of duodenal papilla (6 cases), Vater ampulla (5 cases) and lower part of common bile duct (4 cases). The descending part of duodenum, Vater ampulla, head of pancreas and common bile duct were excised en bloc followed by reconstruction of GI conduit. Result One patient died of stress ulcer 2 months postoperatively, the 14 patients recovered uneventfully without any major complications, and 3-16 months follow-up found no tumor recurrence. Conclusion Vater ampulla-duodenal conjunction resection as a new surgical procedure provides enough tumor margin clearance while causing less trauma than standard pancreatoduodenectomy in selected cases of periampullary carcinoma.
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Objective To investigate the value of endoscopic papillosphincterotomy (EST) in the management of common bile duct stone and constrictive papillitis. MethodsFrom July 1987 to May 2001 746 cases treated with EST were analyzed retrospectively. ResultsThe rates of success in constrictive papillitis and functional disturbance of Oddi′s sphincter were 94.8% and 94.1% respectively. Forty patients (88.9%) with chronic obstructive pancreatitis caused by constrictive papillitis were alleviated and common bile duct stone were removed in 538(94.1%) out of 572 patients after EST. The incidence of complications (severe pancreatitis and hemorrhage) after EST was 2.2% and the mortality was nil. ConclusionEndoscopy is effective and minimally invasive treatment for common bile duct stone and constrictive papillitis.
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Objective To assess the feasibility of hepatolithiasis treatment using laparoscopic liver resections. Methods A prospective study of laparoscopic liver resections was undertaken in selected patients with left intrahepatic stone, and these patients were operated by laparoscopic left lobectomy. Results Two cases were operated successfully. Mean blood loss was 400～600 ml. Conclusion Laparoscopic resections are feasible in selected patients with left intrahepatic stone and bring up a new method for hepatolithiasis.