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Objective To explore SIRT4 gene expression in tumor tissue and investigate the clinicol-pathological features in osteosarcoma .Methods In this study ,SIRT4 protein expression was detected in 106 os-teosarcoma tissues and 36 paired neighboring non -tumorous tissues by immunohistochemistry and determined the correlation between the SIRT 4 expression and the clinicopathological features .Results SIRT4 protein was dra-matically decreased in osteosarcoma cells compared with neighboring non -tumorous bone cells .The low expres-sion of SIRT4 was notably associated with a poor overall survival and disease -free survival in osteosarcoma pa-tients.By using univariate and multivariate analyses ,we confirmed that the increased SIRT 4 expression was an in-dependent factor in predicting better prognosis for patients .Conclu is on SIRT4 expression might be an inde-pendent biomarker for prognostic evaluation of osteosarcoma .
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PURPOSE: This study was designed to assess the protein levels of transformation/transcription domain-associated protein (TRRAP) in invasive ductal breast carcinomas, and investigated the association between TRRAP and the clinicopathological features of breast cancer. METHODS: We examined TRRAP protein expression in 470 breast cancer tissues and normal breast tissues by tissue microarray to study the correlation between TRRAP expression and clinicopathological features. This was analyzed using the chi-square test. Kaplan-Meier survival curves and log-rank tests were applied to analyze the survival status. Cox regression was applied for multivariate analysis of prognosis. RESULTS: The data demonstrated that expression of TRRAP was significantly lower in breast carcinomas (36.6%) than in corresponding normal breast tissues (50.8%). In addition, TRRAP protein levels negatively correlated with tumor size, and indicated poor differentiation, increased nodal involvement, and low p53-positive rates. Analysis of survival revealed that lower TRRAP expression correlated with shorter survival time. Univariate analyses identified TRRAP and progesterone receptor as independent protective factors for breast cancer prognosis. However, Ki-67, tumor size, and nodal involvement appeared to be independent risk factors. CONCLUSION: The findings indicate a significant correlation between TRRAP protein levels and adverse prognosis in breast cancer. Therefore, TRRAP could be a prognostic biomarker for breast cancer. In addition, TRRAP is also a predictive biomarker of breast cancer treatment.
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Objective To investigate the effects of isoflurane anenthesia on myocyte enhancer factor 2(MEF2) signaling pathway in neonatal rat hippocampus. Methods Twenty-four 5-day-old SD rats of both sexes,weighing 10-13 g, were randomly divided into 2 groups ( n = 12 each): control group (group C) and isoflurane group (group I). In group I, 1.5% isoflurane in 100% O2 was inhaled for 6 h. Group C received no treatment.Three rata in each group were sacrificed at 2, 4, 6 h of isoflurane anenthesia and 24 h after isoflurane anenthesia (T1-4), and the hippocampi removed for determination of MEF2 mRNA, synGAP Ⅰ mRNA, Arc mRNA and synapsinⅠ mRNA expression (by PT-PCR) and synapsin Ⅰ protein expression (by Western blot).Results Compared with group C, the expression of MEF2 mRNA, synGAP Ⅰ mRNA, Arc mRNA and synapsin Ⅰ mRNA at T1-3 and synapsin Ⅰ protein at T2-4 was up-regulated in group I ( P ＜ 0.05). Conclusion Inhalation of anaesthetic concentration of isoflurane may affect synapse formation during the development of central nervous system by actirating hippocampal MEF2 signaling pathways in neonatal rats.
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Objective To investigate the signaling pathways involved in the activation of neuron and glia in spinal cord in rats with neuropathic pain. Methods Twelve female SD rats (weighted 150 to 200 g) were randomized into two groups of spared nerve injury(group SNI) and control(group C). Surgery was performed to build model of SNI neuropathic pain in group SNI. Foot-lift response frequency to mechanical stimulation for ipsilateral hindpaw was assessed by 12 g and 2 g touch stimulator at different times. On the 11~(th) day after operation, 3 rats from each group were fixed by perfusion and the expressions of mitogen-activated/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (MEK), p-mitogen-activated/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (p-MEK), p-extracellular regulated protein kinase(p-ERK) and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) were detected by immunohistochemistry method. And proteins from ipsilateral LA-6 spinal cord in other 3 rats from each group were extracted for Western Blot analysis. Western Blot and immunohistochemistry were performed with antibodies specific for MEK, p-MEK, pERK and NF-κB. Results All rats in group SNI developed a relative unchangeable mechanical allodynia since the 5~(th) day after operation. The results of immunohistochemistry method showed that the expression of MEK was mainly in cytoplasm, p-MEK in cell nuclear, p-ERK in astrocyte and NF-κB in neuron according to morphologic observation. Western Blot analysis indicated that the expressions of p-MEK, p-ERK and NF-κB in group SNI were increased significantly compared with those in group C(P<0. 05). Conclusion In the spinal cord of rats with neuropathic pain, MEK-ERK signaling pathway is activated in astrocytes and NF-κB in neurons, which may contribute to the development of neuropathic pain.
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Obiective To investigate the effect ofisoflurane on expression of IL-1β mRNA,IL-6 mRNA and TNF-α mRNA in the hippocampus of immature rats.Methods sixty-four 7-clay-old SD rats were randomly assigned into 2 groups(n=32 each):control group(group C)and isoflurane group(group S).group S was exposed to 1.5% isoflurane for 6 h while group C to air.Fore animals were killed before anesthesia(T0,baseline),at 2,4,6 h(T1-3)of isoflurane anesthesia and 4,6,12 and 24 h after anesthesia(T4-7).The hippocampi were immediately removed for determimation of the expression of IL-1β mRNA,IL-6 mRNA and TNF-α mRNA by RT-PCR.Results Compared with group C,the expression of IL-1β mRNA at T1-5,IL-6 mRNA at T2.3 and TNF-α mRNA at T1-6 in the hippocampus was upregulated in group S.Conclusion The expression of IL-1β mRNA,IL-6 mRNA and TNF-β mRNA was elevated in the hippocampus of immature rats after being exposed to isoflurane.