Macrophage Activation Induced by TMAO through CD147 / MMPs / 中国生物化学与分子生物学报

Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), a metabolite of intestinal flora, can promote Atherosclerosis (AS) in various ways. Current studies have found that it has a close relationship with plaque stability in clinical practice, but its molecular mechanism remains unclear at present. Extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducers (CD147) / matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) regulate a signal pathway highly related to plaque stability, which can promote plaque instability and lead to cardiovascular adverse events by weakening the thickness of the fibrous cap. Therefore, in this study, the mouse macrophageRAW264. 7 was stimulated by TMAO to establish a cell model to observe the effects on CD147, MMP2, and MMP9, and the CD147 gene silencing model was further constructed by using the siRNA transfection method to explore the interaction between CD147 and MMP2 and MMP9. Rt-qPCR and Western blotting results showed that there was no significant change in the gene expression level of CD147 in mouse macrophage RAW264. 7, but significantly increased in protein levels (P < 0. 05), while MMP2 andMMP9 were increased in mRNA and protein levels (P<0. 05). The expression of CD147, MMP2, andMMP9 was significantly inhibited in CD147 siRNA transfected cells (P<0. 05). In conclusion, TMAO significantly increases the expression of MMP2 and MMP9 in mouse macrophages RAW264. 7, and this effect may be partially realized through the CD147/ MMP pathway.

HIF / 中南大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVES@#To analyze the expressions and distributions of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), CD147, and glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1) in epidermis from psoriasis vulgaris and normal people, and to explore the associations among these proteins and their roles in hypoxic HaCaT cell line.@*METHODS@#The expression levels of HIF-1α, CD147, and GLUT1 were determined by immunohistochemistry staining in skin biopsies from 48 psoriasis vularis patients and 33 healthy subjects. Cobalt chloride (CoCl@*RESULTS@#HIF-1α, CD147, and GLUT1 were highly expressed and the glycolytic capacity was increased in lesions of psoriasis vulgaris; HIF-1α upregulated the expression of CD147 and GLUT1, increased the lactate production and decreased the ATP level in CoCl@*CONCLUSIONS@#Glycolytic capacity increases in the injured keratinocytes of psoriasis vulgaris, suggesting that HIF-1α, CD147, and GLUT1 are associated with glycolysis, which can be considered as the promising targets for psoriasis therapy.

Explore Mechanism of Modified Si Junzitang in Improving Acidic Microenvironment and Reversing Gastric Precancerous Lesions Based on MCT4/CD147 / 中国实验方剂学杂志

Objective:To observe the effect of modified Si Junzitang on the level of lactic acid in gastric mucosa and the expression of Carboxylic acid transporter 1（MCT1）， monocarboxylic acid transporter 4（MCT4）， and extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer （CD147）in rats with gastric precancerous lesions（GPL）. Method:Seventy-four SD male rats were randomly divided into normal group （12 rats） and model group （62 rats）. <italic>N</italic>-methyl-<italic>N'</italic>-nitro-<italic>N</italic>-nitrosoguanidine（MNNG）-ammonia compound method was used to establish GPL rat models， and at the 9^th week， the model rats were randomly divided into model group， folic acid group（2.7 mg·kg^-1）， modified Si Junzitang high， medium and low dose groups（12.6， 6.3， 3.15 g·kg^-1）， with 12 rats in each group. After intragastric administration for 12 weeks， the general conditions of the rats were observed. Hematoxylin-eosin（HE）staining was used to observe the histopathological changes of gastric mucosa in rats， chemical colorimetry was used to detect the content of lactic acid in gastric mucosa； immunohistochemistry and real-time polymerase chain reaction（Real-time PCR）were used to detect MCT1， MCT4， CD147 protein and mRNA expression in gastric mucosal tissues. Result:Modified Si Junzitang significantly improved the pathological manifestations in GPL rats such as gastric mucosal epithelial gland structure， disorder of arrangement and cell atypia. Compared with the normal group， the lactic acid content of the gastric mucosa tissue in the model group increased significantly（<italic>P</italic><0.01）， and the protein and mRNA expressions of MCT1， MCT4， CD147 significantly increased（<italic>P</italic><0.05， <italic>P</italic><0.01）. Compared with the model group， the lactic acid content in each dose group of modified Si Junzitang was significantly reduced（<italic>P</italic><0.05， <italic>P</italic><0.01）， and the protein expression levels of MCT4 and CD147 were also significantly reduced in each dose group of modified Si Junzitang（<italic>P</italic><0.05， <italic>P</italic><0.01）. The mRNA expression of MCT4 was significantly reduced in the middle and high dose groups（<italic>P</italic><0.05， <italic>P</italic><0.01）， and the mRNA expression of CD147 was significantly reduced in the high dose group（<italic>P</italic><0.05）. Modified Si Junzitang showed no significant regulatory effect on MCT1. Conclusion:Modified Si Junzitang can significantly improve the abnormal histopathology of gastric mucosal epithelium in GPL model rats. Its mechanism may be related to down-regulating the overexpression of MCT4 and CD147， inhibiting lactic acid outflow， and improving the acidic microenvironment of gastric mucosal epithelium.

The interaction between Cyclophilin A and CD147 and its clinical significance in periodontal diseases / 口腔疾病防治

@#Cyclophilin A (CypA) is the first foldable enzyme in human cells that has peptidyl proliferase-trans isomerase activity and has a strong proinflammatory effect. CD147 can act as the signal receptor of CypA. The interaction of the two through cell-surface heparin binding activates extracellular regulated protein kinases (ERK1/2) and nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) signaling pathways in macrophages and increases the expression of MMPs and other inflammatory factors. The CypA/CD147 interaction regulates inflammation, promotes the inflammatory response and bone resorption and is involved in the pathological processes of a variety of systemic diseases. CypA and CD147 may take part in the chemotaxis of inflammatory cells, increase white blood cell infiltration in tissues, and increase CypA and CD147 expression in periodontitis gum tissue and gingival groove liquid with inflammation, prompting their interaction to promote the progression of periodontitis. However, the specific function of the signaling pathways in the periodontitis mechanism still requires further elucidation.

Research progress in the mechanism of kidney injury caused by SARS-CoV-2 / 公共卫生与预防医学

Following the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003 and the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in 2013, a new type of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) occurred at the end of 2019, which caused a global pandemic. Many infected people eventually died of multiple organ failure, among which kidney injury was one of the main complications of the virus. Kidney injury is of great significance for the condition judgment and prognosis evaluation of patients with new coronary pneumonia. Renin-Angiotensin-System (RAS), angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), cytokine storm, and extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer (CD147) are considered to be closely related to the mechanism of kidney injury caused by SARS-CoV-2.

Synthesis and Evaluation of a Novel Small-molecule Compound as an Anticancer Inhibitor of CD147 / 生物医学与环境科学（英文）

OBJECTIVE@#Cancer is a serious threat to human health. Despite extensive research on cancer treatment, there is a growing demand for new therapies. CD147 is widely involved in tumor development, but it is unclear whether cancer cell malignancy is affected by CD147 expression level. The first compound (AC-73) targeting CD147 could only act on advanced tumors and inhibit metastasis. Therefore, new compounds with better anticancer activity should be explored.@*METHODS@#Wst-1 assays were used to confirm the effect of novel compounds on proliferation. Apoptosis tests were used to evaluate their proapoptotic capacity. A nude mouse model was used to demonstrate in vivo anticancer activity and safety of the compounds. Western blots were used to suggest a molecule mechanism.@*RESULTS@#There is a positive correlation between CD147 expression and tumor cell proliferation. A new compound, HA-08, was synthesized and proved to be more active than AC-73. HA-08 could inhibit cancer cell viability and promote cancer cell apoptosis both in vitro and in vivo. HA-08 induces cancer apoptosis, mainly by disrupting the CD147-CD44 interaction and then down-regulating the JAK/STAT3/Bcl-2 signaling pathway.@*CONCLUSION@#Our results have clarified the tumor specificity of CD147 and its drug target characteristics. The biological profile of HA-08 suggests that this compound could be developed as a potential anticancer agent.

Differential expression, diagnostic and prognostic significance of stathmin-1 and CD147 in various uterine smooth muscle tumors / Expresión diferencial, diagnóstico y significado de pronóstico de stathmin-1 y CD147 en diferentes tumores del músculo liso uterino

SUMMARY: Uterine smooth muscle tumors (USMT) are common, behavior-distinct gynecological tumors; including: leiomyoma (ULM), leiomyosarcoma (ULMS), and smooth muscle tumors of undetermined malignant potential (STUMP). Pre-operative distinction is difficult, thus diagnosis relies on histopathology. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) had been used to help in distinction. We studied two markers (stathmin-1 and CD147) to demonstrate whether they have diagnostic/ prognostic assist. Sixty seven USMT are studied. Age, follow up, and recurrence/metastasis data were collected. Representative slides were stained and Histologic score (HS) calculated as stain intensity (SI) X percentage of positive tumor cells (PP). Results were grouped as low expression (LE) and high expression (HE); then correlated to tumor types, and risk of recurrence/ metastasis. Statistical analysis (P < 0.05); Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values and confidence intervals in diagnosing ULMS were calculated. Stathmin-1 HS (p= 0.000) and HE (p=0.002) were different among groups. Same as for CD147 HS and HE (both p=0.000), with a gradient increase from LM to STUMP to ULMS. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values and confidence intervals in diagnosing ULMS were as following: For stathmin-1 HS: 92 %; 20 %; 42 %; and 80 % (CI= 44-96 %). For Stathmin-1 HE: 80 %; 66 %; 60 %; and 84 % (CI=66-94 %). For CD147 HS: 85 %; 22 %; 41 %; and 69 %. For CD147 HE: 58 %; 49 %; 42 %; and 65 % (CI= 45-80 %), respectively. Recurrence / metastasis were documented in 6 cases (4 ULMS; 2 STUMP) with follow up ranging from 6 months to 102 months. 5 tumors had stathmin-1 HE (p=0.099); 2 had CD147 HE (p=0.393) in the primary tumors. STMN1 and CD147 are helpful diagnostic tests for USMT sub-typing, especially for ULMS. Gradient increase of expression from LM, to STUMP, to ULMS may indicate a role in malignant transformation in USMT, and in increased risk of recurrences/metastasis.

RESUMEN: Los tumores del músculo liso uterino (USMT, por sus siglas en inglés) son tumores ginecológicos comunes y de comportamiento distinto; incluyendo: leiomioma (ULM), leiomiosarcoma (ULMS) y tumores de músculo liso de potencial maligno indeterminado (STUMP). La distinción preoperatoria es difícil, por lo que el diagnóstico se basa en la histopatología. La inmunohistoquímica (IHQ) se había utilizado para ayudar en la distinción. Estudiamos dos marcadores (stathmin-1 y CD147) para demostrar si había efecto diagnóstico / pronóstico. Se estudiaron 67 USMT. Se recopilaron los datos de edad, seguimiento y recurrencia / metástasis. Las muestras representativas se tiñeron y la puntuación histológica (HS) se calculó como la intensidad de la tinción (IS) x porcentaje de células tumorales positivas (PP). Los resultados se agruparon como expresión baja (EB) y expresión alta (EA); luego se correlacionaeon con los tipos de tumores y el riesgo de recurrencia / metástasis. Análisis estadístico (P <0,05); se calcularon la sensibilidad, la especificidad, los valores predictivos positivos y negativos y los intervalos de confianza en el diagnóstico de ULMS. Stathmin-1 HS (p = 0,000) y HE (p = 0,002) fueron diferentes entre los grupos. Igual que para CD147 HS y HE (ambos p = 0,000), con un aumento de gradiente de LM a STUMP a ULMS. La sensibilidad, la especificidad, los valores predictivos positivos y negativos y los intervalos de confianza en el diagnóstico de ULMS fueron los siguientes: Para stathmin-1 HS: 92 %; 20 %; 42 %; y 80 % (IC = 44-96 %). Para Stathmin-1 HE: 80 %; 66 %; 60 %; y 84 % (IC = 66-94 %). Para CD147 HS: 85 %; 22 %; 41 %; y el 69 %. Para CD147 HE: 58 %; 49 %; 42 %; y 65 % (IC = 45-80 %), respectivamente. La recurrencia / metástasis se documentaron en 6 casos (4 ULMS; 2 STUMP) con un seguimiento que osciló entre 6 meses y 102 meses. Cinco tumores tenían stathmin-1 HE (p = 0,099); dos tenían CD147 HE (p = 0,393) en los tumores primarios. STMN1 y CD147 son pruebas de diagnóstico útiles para la subclasificación de USMT, especialmente para ULMS. El aumento en el gradiente de la expresión de LM, a STUMP, a ULMS puede indicar un papel en la transformación maligna en USMT y en un mayor riesgo de recurrencias / metástasis.

Quantitative expression of CD147, MMP-9 and VEGF in lung adenocarcinoma and their clinical significance / 临床与实验病理学杂志

Purpose To investigate the expression of CD147,MMP-9 and VEGF and their relationships in lung adenocarcinoma.Methods The expression of CD147,MMP-9 and VEGF proteins was examined in 90 lung adenocarcinoma tissues by SP immunohistochemical method.The positive unit (PU) of CD147,MMP-9 and VEGF was assessed quantitatively using Imagepro Plus image analysis software.Results Positive intensity of CD147,MMP-9 and VEGF in lung adenocarcinoma was significantly higher than that in non-neoplastic internal controls and benign control tissues (P ＜ 0.001).The positive rates of CD147,MMP-9 and VEGF were 88.89％ (80/90),84.44％ (76/90),and 80％ (72/90),respectively.The expression of CD147,MMP-9 and VEGF was positively correlated with the degree of histologic differentiation,lymph node metastasis status and TNM stage (P ＜ 0.001).CD147 was correlated positively with MMP-9 and VEGF expression (rp =0.992,rp =0.984,P ＜ 0.001).Conclusion CD147,MMP-9 and VEGF may play an important role in the pathogenesis and progression of lung adenocarcinoma;CD147 may induce tumor invasion and metastasis by stimulating production of MMP-9 and VEGF,which is expected to be a potential promising target for immunotherapy.

Expressions of CD147 and MUC5ac in peripheral non-small cell lung cancer and their correlation with CT signs / 中国医师杂志

Objective To investigate the correlation between the expression of CD147 and MUC5ac in peripheral small cell lung cancer and the computed tomography (CT) signs.Methods Forty two cases of peripheral non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) confirmed by operation and pathology were examined by CT.The positive expression of CD147 and MUC5ac was detected by immunohistochemical staining and the relationship between the expression of CD147 and MUC5ac was analyzed.Results CD147 and MUC5ac were closely related to the lymphatic metastasis of peripheral non-small cell lung cancer (P ＜ 0.05).The positive expression of CD147 is significantly related to tumor size,deep lobulation,spinous process and lymphadenopathy (P ＜ 0.05).MUC5ac is significantly related to tumor size,deep lobulation,spiculation,vascular convergence sign,extrapleural fat Line disappearance,and mediastinal lymphadenopathy (P ＜0.05).Conclusions These results indicate that CD147 and MUC5ac play an important role in the invasion and metastasis of peripheral lung cancer.

Mechanisms of inhibiting the proliferation of triple negative breast cancer cell lines by silencing the CD147 gene / 上海交通大学学报（医学版）

Objective · To explore the inhibitive effect of silencing the CD147 gene on the proliferation of triple negative breast cancer cells and relevant mechanisms. Methods · Normal human mammary epithelial cell line HMEC and three triple negative breast cancer cell lines MDA-MB-231, HCC70 and T4-2 were cultured in vitro. mRNA and protein expressions in cells were measured using realtime-PCR and Western blotting, respectively. A siRNA sequence targeting the coding region of human CD147 gene was designed and used to construct a recombinant lentivirus Lv-shRNA-CD147, which was used to infect the three breast cancer cell lines. The negative control group (Lv-NC infected group) and the noninfected cell control group (cell control group) were simultaneously used. The effects of silencing the CD147 gene were measured with real-time PCR and Western blotting. The proliferation and migration of cells were measured with MTT and Transwell assay, respectively. HCC70 cells were collected 72 h after viral infection and proteins related to proliferation, migration and apoptosis of cells (β-catenin, MMP2, MMP9, and Bax) were measured with Western blotting. Results · mRNA and protein expressions of CD147 were significantly higher in three breast cancer cell lines than in HMEC (P<0.01). The Lv-shRNA-CD147 infected group had lower mRNA and protein expressions of CD147, cell proliferation, and cell migration as compared with the Lv-NC infected group and the cell control group,the differences were statistically significant (P<0.01). The Lv-shRNA-CD147 infected group had lower expressions of β-catenin, MMP2, and MMP9, and higher Bax expression in HCC70 cells 72h after viral infection as compared with the Lv-NC infected group and the cell control group, the differences were statistically significant (P<0.01). Conclusion · Silencing the CD147 gene can inhibit the proliferation and migration of triple negative breast cancer cells.

Expression and clinnical significance of NF-κB and CD147 in lung adenocarcinoma / 实用医学杂志

Objective To investigate the expression of NF-κB and CD147 in lung adenocarcinoma.Methods The expressions of NF-κB and CD147 protein were detected on 80 lung adenocarcinoma tissue by S-P immunohistochemical method.The positive units(PUs) of NF-κB and CD147 were assessed quantitatively using Imagepro Plus image analysis softwore.Results NF-κB and CD147 protein positive intensity in lung adenocarcinoma was significantly higher than that in the non lung carcinoma (P =0.000,respectively).The positive rates of NF-κB and CD147 were 68.75％ (55/80) and 81.25％ (65/80) respectively.The expressions of NF-κB and CD147 were positively correlated with the degree of histologic differentiation,lymph node metastasis status and TNM stage (P =0.000,respectively).Both of them were not associated with sex,age,patients with history smoking,and tumor located in the central (P ＞ 0.05,respectively).NF-κB was correlated positively with CD147 expression (rp =0.498,P =0.000).Conclusions The high expression of NF-κB in lung adenocarcinoma may promote the high expression of CD147,and promote the tumor invasion and metastasis.

Diagnostic value of fine needle aspiration combined with molecular markers in the diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma / 国际检验医学杂志

Objective To explore the diagnostic value of fine needle aspiration combined with molecular markers in the diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma .Methods A total of 48 cases with thyroid nodules form 2011 to 2015 were selected as objects in this re-search ,samples collected after receiving operation were detected by fine needle aspiration ,all patients suspected of malignant tumor were conducted immunohistochemical CD147 staining analysis ,if the result of CD147 was positive ,it could be judged to be malig-nant ,and the result was compared with pathological results .Results CD147 staining results showed 28 patients with negative re-sults ,pathological examination after operation diagnose that 6 cases was malignant ,22 cases was benign .The difference of CD147 staining expression between benign and malignant nodules was statistically significant (P<0 .05) .There were significant differences between the result of CD147 expression and calcification nodules and lymph nodes metastasis of B-scan ultrasonography(P<0 .05) . The differences on sensitivity ,positive predictive value and accuracy between B-scan ultrasonic and the fine needle aspiration(FNA) and fine needle aspiration combined with molecular markers of comparison were statistically significant (P<0 .01) .Conclusion The molecular marker CD147 is an important marker for the diagnosis of thyroid tumor cytology ,and the detection rate of thyroid cancer could be significantly improved by fine needle aspiration cytology combined with CD 147 histochemical analysis .

Diagnostic value of fine needle aspiration combined with molecular markers in the diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma / 国际检验医学杂志

Objective To explore the diagnostic value of fine needle aspiration combined with molecular markers in the diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma .Methods A total of 48 cases with thyroid nodules form 2011 to 2015 were selected as objects in this re-search ,samples collected after receiving operation were detected by fine needle aspiration ,all patients suspected of malignant tumor were conducted immunohistochemical CD147 staining analysis ,if the result of CD147 was positive ,it could be judged to be malig-nant ,and the result was compared with pathological results .Results CD147 staining results showed 28 patients with negative re-sults ,pathological examination after operation diagnose that 6 cases was malignant ,22 cases was benign .The difference of CD147 staining expression between benign and malignant nodules was statistically significant (P<0 .05) .There were significant differences between the result of CD147 expression and calcification nodules and lymph nodes metastasis of B-scan ultrasonography(P<0 .05) . The differences on sensitivity ,positive predictive value and accuracy between B-scan ultrasonic and the fine needle aspiration(FNA) and fine needle aspiration combined with molecular markers of comparison were statistically significant (P<0 .01) .Conclusion The molecular marker CD147 is an important marker for the diagnosis of thyroid tumor cytology ,and the detection rate of thyroid cancer could be significantly improved by fine needle aspiration cytology combined with CD 147 histochemical analysis .

Expression of CD147 in laser-induced rat choroidal neovascularization model / 中华实验眼科杂志

Background The pathology of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) is not clear.CD147 plays a critical role in angiogenesis through activating matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM).However,the study of CD147 in CNV is rare.Objective This study was to investigate the expression of CD147 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in laser-induced rat CNV model.Methods Thirty clean BN rats were divided into normal control group (six rats) and laser group (24 rats) according to the random number table.CNV was induced on laser photocoagulation group rats using 532 nm multiple-wave length photocoagulation.The development of CNV was followed up by fundus fluorescence angiography (FFA) on 1 day,7,14 and 21 days post-photocoagulation.The expression of C D147 protein in retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)-choroidsclera complex was examined by Western blot in normal control group and 1 day,7,14,21 days post-photocoagulation group.The vitreous VEGF concentrations of those groups were detected by ELISA.Results Disk like fluorescein leakage was detected on 7 days after photocoagulation,and CNV was formed on 14 days after photocoagulation.The expressions of CD147 protein were 1.00 ± 0.43,0.97 ± 0.53,0.99 ± 0.45,1.56 ± 0.67 and 2.27 ± 0.54,and the concentrations of vitreous VEGF were (72.96±29.95),(79.36±10.46),(103.82±32.94),(166.05±21.54) and (195.64± 39.90)pg/ml in normal control group and 1 day,7,14,21 days post-photocoagulation group,with significant differences among the groups (CD147:F=10.95,P＜0.01;VEGF:F=304.50,P＜0.01).The expressions of CD147 and VEGF were significantly higher in the 14,21 days post-photocoagulation groups than those in the normal control group (all at P＜0.05).Conclusions The expression of CD147 increases as the induction of CNV,in accordance with the expression of VEGF.CD147 may play an important role in the early development of CNV.

Molecular association of CD98, CD29, and CD147 critically mediates monocytic U937 cell adhesion

Adhesion events of monocytes represent an important step in inflammatory responses induced by chemokines. The β1-integrin CD29 is a major adhesion molecule regulating leukocyte migration and extravasation. Although several adhesion molecules have been known as regulators of CD29, the molecular interactions between CD29 and its regulatory adhesion molecules (such as CD98 and CD147) have not been fully elucidated. Therefore, in this study, we examined whether these molecules are functionally, biochemically, and cell-biologically associated using monocytic U937 cells treated with aggregation-stimulating and blocking antibodies, as well as enzyme inhibitors. The surface levels of CD29, CD98, and CD147 (but not CD43, CD44, and CD82) were increased. The activation of CD29, CD98, and CD147 by ligation of them with aggregation-activating antibodies triggered the induction of cell-cell adhesion, and sensitivity to various enzyme inhibitors and aggregation-blocking antibodies was similar for CD29-, CD98-, and CD147-induced U937 cell aggregation. Molecular association between these molecules and the actin cytoskeleton was confirmed by confocal microscopy and immunoprecipitation. These results strongly suggest that CD29 might be modulated by its biochemical and cellular regulators, including CD98 and CD147, via the actin cytoskeleton.

Expression of CD147, vascular endothelial growth factor C in lung squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma and their clinical significances / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective To discuss the relationships between expression levels of CD147 and vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGF-C) in lung squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma and the clinicopathological features.Methods The expression of CD147 and VEGF-C in 57 lung cancer tissues was detected by immunohistochemical method.Results The positive expression rates of CD147 and VEGF-C in 57 lung cancer tissues were 63.16 ％ (36/57),66.67 ％ (38/57) respectively.The expression of CD147 and VEGF-C in lung squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma had no statistical difference (both P ＞ 0.05).The expression of CD147 and VEGF-C in lung squarnous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma had relationship with lymph node metastasis and tumor TNM stage (all P ＜ 0.05),however they had not correlation with the patient' s age,sex,smoking and tumor cell differentiation extent irrelevant (all P ＞ 0.05).The expression of CD147 was related positively with VEGF-C (P ＜ 0.01).Conclusions CD147 and VEGF-C play important roles in the progression and metastasis of lung squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma,which may have a synergistic effect.The joint detection of CD147 and VEGF-C can be used as a useful prognostic indicator in patients with lung cancer.

Expressions of CD147 and EGFR protein and their relationship with metastasis and prognosis of gastric cancer / 国际肿瘤学杂志

Objective To investigate the expressions of extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer molecule CD147 and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) protein in gastric cancer and their relationship with the pathological behavior and prognosis.Methods Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expressions of CD147 and EGFR protein in 63 cases of gastric cancer and 40 cases of paracancerous normal tissues.The study was also combined with analysis of the pathological behavior and clinical follow-up survey of gastric cancer.Results The positive expression rates of CD147 and EGFR protein in gastric cancer were 77.8％ (49/63) and 42.9％ (27/63),respectively,which were higher than those in paracancerous normal tissues 25.0％ and 0 (x2 =27.851,P =0.000;x2 =23.233,P =0.000).In gastric cancer,the expressions of CD147 and EGFR were closely related to the depth invasion (x2 =5.992,P =0.014;x2 =13.148,P =0.000),TNM stages (.x2 =8.481,P=0.004;x2=14.589,P=0.000),lymph node metastasis (x2 =5.270,P=0.022;x2=20.261,P =0.000) and prognosis of patients (x2 =5.606,P =0.018;x2 =4.982,P =0.026).The expression of CD147 was also significantly correlated with Ki-67 expression (x2 =10.481,P =0.001).CD147 expression was positively correlated with EGFR expression(r =0.309,P =0.014).Conclusion The expressions of CD147 and EGFR are closely related to carcinogenesis,metastasis and survival time of gastric cancer.Detecting the expressions of CD147 and EGFR may be prognostic indicators of gastric cancer.

CD147 monoclonal antibody-mediated nanoparticles for gene therapy to target lung cancer cells / 中国病理生理杂志

AIM: In this study, CD147 antibody was used to carry out targeted modification of nanoparticles for protein kinase Cε (PKCε)-siRNA gene therapy to target lung cancer cells.The inhibitory effects of the nanoparticles on the proliferation and invasion of the lung cancer cells were observed.METHODS: The magnetic nanoparticles targeting CD147 protein were assembled as gene vector.The expression of CD147 in the lung cancer cells was observed under laser scanning confocal microscope.The cells were divided into CP group, CN group and LP group as the experimental groups. Targeted nanoparticles were used as CA group.Non-transfected cells were used as control group.The cell transfection was carried out with 250 ng plasmids/well in 6-well plate.The effect of nanocontrast agent on the cell endocytosis was observed under laser scanning confocal microscope.The mRNA expression of PKCε was detected by RT-qPCR.The protein expres-sion of Ki67, MMP3, PKCε, Wnt1 and GAPDH was determined by Western blot.The cell proliferation ability was detec-ted with colony formation assay.The cell invasion ability was detected by Transwell method.RESULTS: The expression of CD147 protein in the human lung cancer A549 cells was confirmed by immunofluorescence staining.The endocytosis of siRNA into the A549 cells in CP group was observed with the highest efficiency as compared with CN group and LP group. The relative mRNA expression of PKCε in the A549 cells of CP group, CN group, LP group and CA group were (9.76 ± 0.18)%, (98.51 ±0.32)%, (99.17 ±0.16)% and (99.68 ±0.11)%, respectively.The difference between CP group and control group was statistically significant (P <0.05).No significant difference among CN group, LP group and control group was observed.The protein expression of PKCε, Ki-67, MMP3 and Wnt1 in CP group was significantly reduced, and the protein expression levels among CN group, LP group and control group had no significant difference.The colony number in CP group was significantly smaller than that in control group (P <0.05).The effective colony numbers in CN group, LP group and CA group had no significant difference as compared with control group.The number of the invading cells in CP group was significantly less than that in control group (P <0.05).The numbers of the invading cells in CN group, LP group and CA group had no significant difference as compared with control group.CONCLUSION: Nanogene vector targe-ting CD147 can carry PKCε-siRNA to conduct gene therapy efficiently on the lung cancer cells to achieve effective inhibito-ry effects on the proliferation and invasion of the lung cancer cells.

Effects of downregulation of CD147 in the mobility of thyroid cancer cell SW579 and its mechanisms / 实用医学杂志

Objective To detect the effects and mechanisms of CD147 in thyroid cancer cell SW579. Methods RT-PCR and Western-blot were used to determine the levels of CD147 mRNA and protein in SW579 cells after treated with CD147 specific small interference RNA (siRNA). The proliferative ratio of SW579 cells after treated with CD147 siRNA was detected by CCK-8 assay. We detected the changes of cellular mobility after treated with CD147 siRNA by transwell assay. Mobility related proteins were analyzed by western-blot. Results The proliferative ratio and the mobility of SW579 cells were inhibited significantly by down-regulation of CD147. The levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were lower in treated cells than untreated ones. Expression of Wave 2 and a mobility related protein were decreased in accompany with down-regulation of CD147. Conclusion Down-regulation of CD147 inhibits mobility of SW579 by suppressing MMP-2, MMP-9 and WAVE 2.

Effects of CD147 on proliferation, migration, and invasion of lung cancer A549 cells / 肿瘤

Objective: To investigate the effects of extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer (EMMPRIN, EMP, also known as CD147) on the proliferation, migration, and invasion of lung cancer A549 cells, and to explore its possible mechanism. Methods: CD147-overexpression lentivirus, short hairpin RNA (shRNA) lentivirus and negative control (NC) lentivirus were infected into A549 cells, respectively. The stable clones of A549EMP cells with CD147 overexpression, A549shEMP cells with CD147 silencing, and negative control A549NC cells were obtained, respectively. The abilities of proliferation, migration and invasion of A549EMP, A549shEMP and A549NC cells were measured by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), wound scratch assay and Transwell test, respectively. The expressions of β-catenin in nuclei of A549EMP, A549shEMP and A549NC cells were detected by Western blotting. Results: The abilities of proliferation, migration and invasion of A549EMP cells were higher than those of A549 cells without any infection (as a blank control) and A549NC cells (P < 0.05), but the abilities of proliferation, migration, and invasion of A549shEMP cells were lower (P < 0.05). The expression of β-catenin in nucleus of A549EMP cells was higher than that of the blank control cells and A549NC cells (P < 0.05); whereas, the expression of β-catenin in nucleus of A549shEMP cells was lower (P < 0.05). Conclusion: CD147 can enhance the abilities of proliferation, migration and invasion of lung cancer A549 cells. This effect may be related to the activation of β-catenin.