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Objective To investigate expression of the phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) gene in breast cancer cell line and its effect on biologic characteristics.Methods The normal PTEN expression cell line MDA-MB-231 (M231) was used in this study.PTEN-shRNA plasmid was transected into M231 breast cancer cells to knock down the expression of PTEN.The changes of PTEN expression,proliferation,invasion and metastasis of PTEN knocked down cell were tested by RT-PCR,Western blot,CCK-8,scratch and Transwell.Results PTEN-shRNA was successfully transected into M231 cells.PTEN mRNA and protein expression was efficiently inhibited in M231-3001 cell lines than that in control group M231-scr(P ＜ 0.01),M231-3001 cell lines showed a greater capability of colony formation,migration and invasion than that in control group M231-scr (all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions PTEN,as a suppression gene,its low expression can promote the proliferation,migration and invasion of breast cancer cells.
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Objective To explore the microRNA expression changes and related characteristics and analyze the corresponding miRNA target genes and their bioinformatics in colorectal cancer with liver metastasis.Methods The fresh specimens of primary CRC were collected in 10 patients during operation,with liver metastasis or without.The miRNA expression levels were compared by miRNA microarray between two groups.Then,target genes were identified using target prediction algorithms.The liver metastasis related miRNA-target networks and gene ontology (GO) bioinformatics analysis were further performed.Results A total of six dysregulated miRNAs were identified in colorectal cancer liver metastasis comparing with no metastasis,including 3 up-regulated miRNAs (miR-224,miR-1236,miR-622) and 3 downregulated miRNAs (miR-155,miR-342-5p,miR-363).miR-224 with most significantly up-regulation played regulation role not only with corresponding target-genes but also downstream genes.Conclusions As a core of the regulation networks,miR-224 can regulate the related gene functional groups simultaneously and asynchronously.It further implements the post-transcriptional regulation and plays a vital role in liver metastasis of colorectal cancer.
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OBJECTIVE: Microgravity culture is an emerging cultural technology,which can be used in many fields such as tissue engineering and cell culture,etc. Microgravity bioreactor was used for cell culture in simulated microgravity environment.DATA SOURCE: We search the PubMed database from January 1995 to June 2002, using the key words "microgravity,simulated microgravity,bioreactor, tissue engineering, cell culture, rotating cell culture system" and the language was confined to English.STUDY SELECTION: Inclusion criteria: ① Research of cell culture in simulated microgravity condition. ② Research of tissue engineering of microgravity. ③ Randomized controlled empirical study. ④ Establishment of the simulated microgravity environment. Exclusion criteria: ①Quite obsolete literatures. ② Repeated research.DATA EXTRACTION: A total of 288 articles on reparation of spinal cord injury were collected, according to the inclusion criteria 19 articles were included, and the other 269 articles were excluded because they were repetitive and duplicated researches.DATA SYNTHESIS: ①Cultivation in simulated microgravity had its particular feature and practicability: Shearing force formed by the turbulent flow was avoided; Culture fluid was admixed by rotating; There exists Zero headspace; Anchorage-dependent cell could grow on the carriers; Sufficient oxygenation was provided. ② Cell growth in simulated microgravity environment: cells were prone to aggregate, and much higher cell density was generated. ③ Three-dimensional culture system of animal cells was constructed with microgravity bioreactor to satisfy organ surrogate or requirement of investigation in vitro. ④ Angioid tubiform fabric was generated in the three-dimensional tissue structure constructed with microgravity bioreactor, which was used to generate the blood vessel pipage of tissue engineering. ⑤ Problems needing to solve: Once separated from the microgravity environment, whether the function of three-dimensional structure constructed with microgravity bioreactor can be still remained for long term or not and the structure will be kept invariably or not after transplanted and integrated to parasitifer tissue need further research.CONCLUSION: Technique of simulated microgravity culture is a original tissue culture technology. The central technique is the construction of three-dimensional culture system of animal cells, which can provide a favourable cultural surrounding for the growth and metabolism of mutiplicate cells and tissue blocks, carry out the tissue culture of high density, and keep the specificity of histological differentiation of cultural cells.
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Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of endoscopic techniques for diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases. Methods Related literatures of recent years were reviewed. Results A minimally invasive endoscopic technique can be performed through small incisions. This can contribute greatly to reducing postoperative pain, shortening recovery time, and achieving a good cosmetic outcome. Under endoscopy, meticulous dissection and hemostasis can be achieved. Endoscope assisted subcutaneous mastectomy, immediate mammary reconstruction, sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary lymph node dissection, for breast cancer can be performed safely. Endoscopic surgery can also be applied for the diagnosis and treatment of benign breast tumor and transaxillary removal of glandular tissue in gynecomastia. In addition, fiberoptic ductoscopy can be used to diagnose patients with nipple discharge. Endoscopic surgery for patients with breast diseases can offer an excellent cosmetic outcome and maintain normal physiologic functions without a noticeable scar. It helps to give the patients confidence and improve the quality of life. Conclusion Breast surgery is a good candidate for endoscopic techniques.
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Objective To evaluate effects of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on axillary lymph node status in patients with breast cancer.Methods A total of 45 patients with stage Ⅱ or Ⅲ breast cancer treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery(Combination Group) were compared with 79 patients with breast cancer treated with initial surgery only(Surgery Group) in respect of axillary lymph node status,including the total number of the lymph nodes and the number of positive and negative lymph nodes,according to findings of physical examination,B-ultrasonography,and molybdenum target radiography.Results The total number of the lymph nodes and the number of positive lymph nodes were significantly less in the Combination Group(16.9?5.9 and 2.5?2.2) than in the Surgery Group(20.8?8.0 and 3.9?3.0)(t=-2.856,P=0.005;t=2.790,P=0.006),whereas the number of negative lymph nodes were 14.4?5.4 and 16.7?7.0 in the Combination Group and the Surgery Group,respectively,without statistical significance(t=-1.904,P=0.055).Four patients were found loco-regional relapse in each group during follow-up checkups for 6~19 months(mean,10 months) in 40 patients in the Combination Group and 7~21 months(mean,12 months) in 67 patients in the Surgery Group.Conclusions Total and positive axillary lymph nodes retrieved after axillary lymph node dissection decrease in number after neoadjuvant chemotherapy.