ABSTRACT
Background and purpose: Previous studies have confirmed that the expression of leucine-rich repeat-containing 3B (CLRRC3B) was significantly decreased in different human cancers, which was also associated with the migration and invasion of cancer cells. The aim of this study was to explore the potential mechanism of LRRC3B in the development of esophageal cancer. Methods: The LRRC3B expression was detected in 60 cancer tissues and 60 adjacent non-neoplastic tissues by immunohistochemistry. The mRNA and protein expression of LRRC3B in Eca109 and HEECs were detected using real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RTFQ-PCR) and Western blot, respectively. Eca109 cells with different treatments were divided into three groups:normal group, negative control group (transfected with pCMV6 plasmid), overexpression LRRC3B group (transfected with pCMV6-LRRC3B plasmid). Transwell assay was used to measure the migration and invasion of Eca109 cells in different groups. The protein levels of E-cadherin, N-cadherin, Vimentin and p-Akt were determined by Western blot. Results: The expression of LRRC3B in esophageal cancer tissues was lower than that of non-cancerous tissues, as well as the expression of LRRC3B in Eca109 was decreased compared with that of normal esophageal epithelial cell line HEEC. Overexpression of LRRC3B significantly inhibited Eca109 cells migration and invasion, upregulated the expression of E-cadherin and decreased the expression of N-cadherin and Vimentin. Moreover, overexpression of LRRC3B significantly inhibited the phosphorylation of Akt in Eca109 cells. Conclusion: The expression of LRRC3B was decreased in esophageal cancer. Overexpression of LRRC3B can efficiently inhibit the EMT progression in esophageal cancer cells by suppressing PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the effects of CNTN-1 on the invasion and migration of human esophageal cancer EC9706 cells and the possible mechanism.Methods The expression of CNTN-1 in human esophageal cancer EC9706 cells was measured by qPCR and Western blot.After transfection with CNTN-1 siRNA or CNTN-1, the cells were divided into control group, scrambled siRNA group, CNTN-1 siRNA group, pcDNA3.1-vector group and pcDNA3.1-CNTN-1 group.Cell proliferation, invasion and migration were respectively analyzed by BrdU assay and Transwell test.The expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were detected by qPCR and Western blot.Results The mRNA and protein expression of CNTN-1 were significantly upregulated in EC9706 cells.Compared with control, cell proliferation, invasion and migration, as well as the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were significantly decreased by CNTN-1 siRNA, while they were increased by CNTN-1 overexpression (P<0.05).ConclusionsCNTN-1 can influence the invasion and metastasis of esophageal cancer cells through the regulation of the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9.
ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the clinical effect of tiotropium bromide combined with Seretide in treatment of moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease( COPD) patients. Methods From Jan. 2012 to Oct. 2013,76 severe COPD were selected as our subjects and they were randomly divided into the control group(38 cases)and research group(38 cases). Patients in control group were used Seretide(1 time both at morning and night,the does was 50 μg/ 500 μg),and in research group were given tiotropium bromide with thiophene beside Seretide(1 time every day). The two groups were received routine treatment,including anti infection,cough and asthma,according to the change of illness. The pulmonary function,blood gas index, respiratory symptoms and 6 minutes walking distance(6 MWD)were recorded. Results Forced expiratory volume in one second( FEV1),forced vital capacity( FCV),FEV1 / FCV of patients in research group after ftreatment were(2. 22 ± 0. 48)L,(3. 28 ± 0. 32)L,(66. 23 ± 9. 22)% respectively,higher than those in the control group,and the differences were significant((1. 78 ± 0. 35)L,(2. 85 ± 0. 47)L,(56. 83 ± 7. 85)% ;t= 5. 39,4. 66,4. 78;P < 0. 01). Partial pressure oxygen(PaO2 )of patients in research group after treatment was (72. 83 ± 5. 28)mmHg,significantly higher than that of control group((65. 36 ± 3. 22)mmHg). However, partial pressure of carbon dioxide( PaCO2 )was(43. 28 ± 3. 52)mmHg,significantly lower than the control group((48. 76 ± 2. 85)mmHg;t = 7. 44,7. 45,P < 0. 01). Dyspnea( MMRC)score in research group was (1. 38 ± 0. 32),lower than the control group(1. 76 ± 0. 35),and 6 MWD was(428. 36 ± 32. 85)m,higher than that of control group((398. 65 ± 28. 38)m;t = 4. 93,4. 21,P < 0. 01). Conclusion The treatment plan of tiotropium bromide combine with Seretide on moderate and severe COPD patients is proved with the better clinical effect and it can improve the partial pressure of oxygen and then promote repair mechanism of lung injury as well as promote the quality of life of patients with ascension.
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE To investigate the pathogen spectrum distribution in respiratory tract infection during the past twelve years.METHODS The method was retrospectively analyzed.RESULTS A total of 7596 strains in(clinical) specimens were isolated.It showed that the isolating rate of Gram positive cocci,Gram negative bacilli and fungis was 34.56%,48.62% and 10.10%,respectively.The isolating rate of Gram positive cocci was 25.96% between Jan 1991 to Dec 1996,the most commonly isolated bacteria of which were Staphylococcus(aureus),Streptococcus pneumoniae and ?-hemolytic streptococci,with isolating rates being 6.85%,4.84 % and(4.26%),(respectively);the isolating rate of Gram negative bacilli was 63.33%,the most commonly isolated bacteria of which were Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae,with isolating rates being(8.46%),7.97% and 7.09%.The isolating rate of Gram positive cocci was 37.91% between Jan 1997 to Dec 2002,the most commonly isolated bacteria of which were S.aureus,?-hemolytic streptococci and Str.pneumoniae,with isolating rates being 10.28%,7.02% and 6.68%,respectively;the isolating rate of Gram negative bacilli was 47.64%,the most commonly isolated bacteria of which were P.(aeruginosa),E.coli and K.pneumoniae,with isolating rates being 8.19%,7.07% and 5.21%,respectively.The isolating rate of fungi was 6.06% and 11.43%,respectively during the two stages,the most commonly pathogen of which was Candida albicans.(CONCLUSIONS) The pathogen spectrum distribution in respiratory tract infection during the past twelve years has changed significantly.The isolating rate of Gram positive cocci and fungi,respectively is gradually increasing,but that of Gram negative bacilli is decreasing.
ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the clinical value of bronchoalveolar lavage(BAL) in treating serious pulmonary infections from surgical therapy. Methods The clinical data of 56 patients with serious pulmonary infections from surgical treatment were retrospectively investigated. 29 patients in the fibrobronchoscopy group(FBG) received treatment of BAL, 27 patients in the non-fibrobronchoscopy group(NFBG) were used as control. Results The total efficacious rate in the FBG and NFBG was 86.21% and 59.25%, respectively(P