Effects of miR-1280 expression on the cell cycle and proliferation of bladder cancer by activating p21 gene expression / 国际肿瘤学杂志

Objective To investigate the activation effect of microRNA-1280 (miR-1280) on the expression of p21 gene in bladder cancer cell line BIU-87 and its effect on cell cycle and proliferation of bladder cancer cell line.Methods Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to detect the expressions of miR-1280 in bladder cancer cell lines T24,5637,J82,BIU-87 and normal bladder epithelial cells SV-HUC-1.miR-1280 mimics (experimental group) and miR-NC (control group) were transfected into the bladder cancer cells with the lowest expression of miR-1280.The expressions of miR-1280 and p21 mRNA were detected by qRT-PCR.Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) was used to verify the targeting effect of miR-1280 and p21 gene promoter.Western blotting was used to detect the expressions of p21,cell cycle-dependent kinase 1 (CDK1),Cyclin A2 mRNA and protein in the two groups.Cell cycle was detected by flow cytometry,and cell proliferation was detected by methyl thiazolyl tetrazclium (MTT) assay.Results The results of qRT-PCR indicated that the expression levels of miR-1280 in bladder cancer cell lines T24,5637,J82 and BIU-87 and normal urothelium cell line SV-HUC-1 were 0.503 ±0.094,0.611 ±0.054,0.567 ± 0.077,0.257 ± 0.032 and 1.014 ± 0.090 respectively,with a significant difference (F =1.880,P ＜0.001).Compared with bladder cancer cell lines T24,5637 and J82 cells,the expression of miR-1280 in BIU-87 cell was the lowest (P =0.026,P =0.003,P =0.008).Compared with the control group,the expression of miR-1280 in BIU-87 cell was significantly increased (1 041.000 ± 157.500 vs.1.023 ± 0.118,t =6.606,P ＜0.001),and the expression of p21 mRNA was also significantly increased (5.280 ± 0.660 vs.1.007 ± 0.070,t =6.440,P ＜ 0.001).Western blotting showed that p21 protein expression was up-regulated,CDK1 and Cyclin A2 protein expressions were down-regulated.ChIP experiments showed that compared with the miR-NC transfection group,the concentration of biotin modified miR-1280 in the p21 gene promoter region was significantly increased (1.246 ±0.171 vs.0.519 ± 0.087,t =3.787,P =0.009).The proportion of G0-G1 cells in the experimental group BIU-87 cells was significantly higher than that in the control group (68.360％ ±3.064％ vs.46.970％ ±3.971％,t =4.263,P =0.005).The results of MTT showed that compared with the control group,the cell proliferation ability of BIU-87 cells after being transfected miR-1280 was significantly decreased starting from day 3 (0.826 ± 0.099 vs.1.224 ± 0.057,t =3.505,P =0.013).Conclusion miR-1280 can activate the expression of p21 gene in bladder cancer cell line BIU-87 by binding the promoter region of p21 gene,blocking the progression of cell cycle and inhibiting cell proliferation,which provides a new direction for bladder cancer targeted therapy theory.

Effect of exogenous dsRNA on expression of p21 in renal clear cell carcinoma cells / 国际肿瘤学杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of dsP21-555 transfection on the expression of tumor suppressor gene p21 in renal clear cell carcinoma cell lines ACHN and 786-O.Methods Renal clear cell carcinoma cells were transfected with dsControl and dsP21-555 with Lipofectamine 3000 respectively.Real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) and Western blotting were used to detect the expression of p21 mRNA and protein.Cell cycle distribution was detected by flow cytometry (FCM).Cell viability and proliferation were analyzed by cell viability assay (MTS method) and colony culture assay.Results In ACHN and 786-O cells, the expressions of p21 mRNA in dsP21-555 group (2.86±0.33, 1.96±0.35) were significantly higher than those in dsControl group (1.05±0.34, 1.01±0.14), which were increased to 2.72 times (t=7.640, P<0.001) and 1.95 times (t=5.058, P=0.002).Western blotting showed that the expressions of P21 protein were up-regulated in both renal cell lines, which was consistent with p21 mRNA up-regulation.The result of FCM showed that the cell cycle was blocked in G0-G1 phase (57.08%±5.66% vs.46.06%±4.60%, t=3.023, P=0.023;61.58%±6.23% vs.42.25%±6.08%, t=4.444, P=0.004) after transfection of dsP21-555 in renal clear cell carcinoma cells.MTS result showed that the vitality of both cell lines after transfection of dsP21-555 decreased compared with dsControl group, their absorbance values were 0.85±0.20 vs.1.27±0.13, t=3.410, P=0.014;1.04±0.25 vs.1.55±0.10, t=3.758, P=0.009.Colony culture experiments showed that the numbers of colonies formed by ACHN and 786-O in the dsControl group were 110.91±26.21 and 129.99±22.87 respectively, and the numbers of colonies formed in the dsP21-555 group were 59.37±14.23 (t=3.456, P=0.014) and 71.26±21.38 (t=3.745, P=0.010), indicating that the proliferation of cells in the dsP21-555 group was significantly reduced.Conclusion dsP21-555 can up-regulate the expression of p21 gene in renal clear cell carcinoma cells and inhibit the growth of carcinoma cells, suggesting that dsP21-555 may become a new gene therapy tool.

Regulatory effect of miRNA-370 on expression of tumor suppressor gene p21 in renal cell carcinoma cell lines ACHN and 786-O and its effect on cell growth / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective To investigate the regulatory effect of miRNA-370(miR-370)on the expression of tumor suppressor gene p21 in renal cell carcinoma cell lines ACHN and 786-O and its effect on cell growth. Methods RCC cells were transfected with dsRNA known lack homology to human genes (control group) and miR-370 (experimental group) by Lipofectamine 3000 respectively. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polynucleotide chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and Western blot were used to detect the expression of p21 mRNA and protein. The cell cycle distribution was identified by flow cytometry (FCM). Cell viability and proliferation ability were measured by cell viability assay (MTS) and colony culture assay. Results The expression of p21 mRNA in ACTN and 786-O cells in control group was 1.04±0.33, 1.04±0.31, respectively. The expression of p21 mRNA in experimental group was significantly increased by 3.68±0.62 (t=7.535, P<0.001), 3.15±0.29 (t=9.975, P<0.001). Western blot further demonstrated that the increased expression of p21 protein in both renal cell lines was consistent with the upregulation of p21 mRNA level. FCM results showed that the cell cycle of more cells was blocked in G0-G1phase after transfection of miR-370.MTS results showed that after transfection of miR-370,the number of colonies formed by ACHN and 786-O cells in the control group was 113±30 and 106±27 respectively. The number of colonies formed by experimental group was significantly reduced by 53±17 (t=2.982, P=0.041) and 50±16 (t=3.089, P=0.037). Conclusion miR-370 can significantly up-regulate the expression of tumor suppressor gene p21 in renal cell carcinoma and inhibit the growth of renal cell carcinoma.

Regulatory effect of miRNA-370 on expression of tumor suppressor gene p21 in renal cell carcinoma cell lines ACHN and 786-O and its effect on cell growth / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective To investigate the regulatory effect of miRNA-370(miR-370)on the expression of tumor suppressor gene p21 in renal cell carcinoma cell lines ACHN and 786-O and its effect on cell growth. Methods RCC cells were transfected with dsRNA known lack homology to human genes (control group) and miR-370 (experimental group) by Lipofectamine 3000 respectively. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polynucleotide chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and Western blot were used to detect the expression of p21 mRNA and protein. The cell cycle distribution was identified by flow cytometry (FCM). Cell viability and proliferation ability were measured by cell viability assay (MTS) and colony culture assay. Results The expression of p21 mRNA in ACTN and 786-O cells in control group was 1.04±0.33, 1.04±0.31, respectively. The expression of p21 mRNA in experimental group was significantly increased by 3.68±0.62 (t=7.535, P<0.001), 3.15±0.29 (t=9.975, P<0.001). Western blot further demonstrated that the increased expression of p21 protein in both renal cell lines was consistent with the upregulation of p21 mRNA level. FCM results showed that the cell cycle of more cells was blocked in G0-G1phase after transfection of miR-370.MTS results showed that after transfection of miR-370,the number of colonies formed by ACHN and 786-O cells in the control group was 113±30 and 106±27 respectively. The number of colonies formed by experimental group was significantly reduced by 53±17 (t=2.982, P=0.041) and 50±16 (t=3.089, P=0.037). Conclusion miR-370 can significantly up-regulate the expression of tumor suppressor gene p21 in renal cell carcinoma and inhibit the growth of renal cell carcinoma.

Radiotherapy sensitization role of curcumin in Hela cells and its possible mechanisms / 中国医师杂志

Objective To investigate the mechanisms of radiotherapy sensitization role of curcumin in cervical carcinoma Hela cells.Methods Western blot was used to detect expressions of p53, p21, Bax,and Bcl-2 proteins after cervical cancer Hela cells were treated.Results The expressions of p53 and p21 proteins were increased.The ratio of Bcl-2/Bax was decreased when curcumin and irradiation were applied to cells alone (P ＜ 0.05).This change were much more obvious when irradiation and curcumin were combined than either of them was used alone(P ＜0.01).Conclusions The mechanisms of curcumin enhancing radiosensitivity on Hela cells might be due to upregulation of p53, p21, and Bax proteins and downregulation of Bcl-2 protein.

Expression and significance of p15, p16, p21 in Uygur patients with psoriasis in Xinjiang / 中国医师杂志

Objective To investigate the expressions of p15,p16,and p21 in skin of uygur patients with psoriasis and its significance in the development of psoriasis.Methods The expressions of p15,p16,and p21 were studied with immunohistochemical method in the Xinjiang Uygur psoriatic and normal Uygur skins.Results The positive expression rate of p16 gene was 12.5％ in skin lesions of patients with psoriasis Uygur,and 66.67％ in the normal group.The positive expressions of p15,and p21 genes in skin lesions of patients with psoriasis and healthy Uygur population were higher.Conclusions There is a significant correlation between the development of uygur psoriasis vulgaris and abnormal expression of p16.

Mutación del gen BRAF en pacientes con cánceres de colon y recto con KRAS no mutado / BRAF gene mutation in wild-type KRAS patients with colorectal cancers

Background: In colorectal cancer, BRAF and KRAS mutation are mutually exclusive, but both are independent prognostic factors for the disease. Aim: To determine the frequency of BRAF V600E mutation in colorectal cancer. Material and Methods: A KRAS mutation study was carried out in 100 tissue samples of primary and metastatic adenocarcinomas of colon and rectum from patients aged 61.1 ± 62 years (56 women). Negative KRAS mutation cases underwent study of BRAF V600E mutation by restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) and direct sequencing. Results: Primary tumors were located in the colon and rectum in 88 and six cases respectively. Five were liver metastases and in one case, the sample location was undetermined. Forty two samples were KRAS positive (mutated). In 12 of the 58 KRAS negative (wild type) samples, the V600E mutation in codon 15 of the BRAF gene was demonstrated. No differences in the frequency and distribution of mutations, stratified by gender, age, primary tumor versus metastasis, or tumor location were observed. Conclusions: Twelve percent of KRAS negative colorectal cancer samples showed BRAF gene mutation. Considering that 42% of samples have a KRAS mutation, 54% of patients should not respond to therapies with monoclonal antibodies directed against epidermic growth factor (EGFR) pathway.

Avaliação anatomoclínica e molecular do melanoma cutâneo em pacientes jovens (idade 18-30 anos) / Clinicopathologic and molecular evaluation of cutaneous melanoma in young patients (age 18-30)

A incidência do melanoma cutâneo em pacientes adultos jovens tem aumentado consideravelmente nos últimos anos. Há, contudo, carência de conhecimentos clinicopatológicos e moleculares sobre os melanomas que ocorrem nessa faixa etária. O presente estudo teve por objetivo avaliar 132 casos de melanoma cutâneo primário em pacientes com idade entre 18 e 30 anos, com ênfase no estudo das características clínicas, histopatológicas e avaliação molecular das mutações nos genes BRAF, NRAS e KIT. Em relação aos achados clínicos e histopatológicos, houve predomínio de indivíduos do sexo feminino (61,4%), sendo o tronco o sítio anatômico mais comumente envolvido (44,3%) e o melanoma extensivo superficial o tipo histológico predominante (79,5%). A mutação V600E no gene BRAF (BRAFV600E) foi analisada em 93 casos, utilizando-se a técnica de RT-PCR. Essa mutação foi identificada em 38,7% (36/93) e, estatisticamente, associada à fase vertical de crescimento (p = 0,01), infiltrado inflamatório discreto (p = 0,02) e presença de mitose intradérmica (p = 0,004). Houve, ainda, forte indício de associação com a presença de ulceração (p = 0,05). Todas essas variáveis apresentaram associação com pior prognóstico do melanoma cutâneo. Observou-se predomínio da mutação BRAFV600E em regiões anatômicas relacionadas à exposição solar intermitente. Nenhum caso de melanoma com fenômeno de regressão apresentou mutação BRAFV600E (p < 0,05). Não houve associação significativa entre BRAFV600E e sexo, tipo histológico, nível de Clark, índice de Breslow, elastose solar, invasão angiolinfática e perineural, satelitose, nevo melanocítico coexistente e sobrevida. A pesquisa de mutações NRAS, pela técnica de RT-PCR, detectou frequência de 3,95% (3/76). As três mutações encontradas foram do tipo 61K e ocorreram em pacientes do sexo masculino e em região de cabeça e pescoço. As mutações BRAFV600E e NRAS, quando presentes, eram mutuamente exclusivas. A frequência de mutações KIT, analisadas por...

The incidence of cutaneous melanoma in young adults has dramatically increased in recent years. However, there is scarce data about the clinicopathological and molecular characteristics on the melanomas occurring at this age group. The present study aimed to evaluate 132 patients aged between 18 and 30 years with primary cutaneous melanoma with emphasis on the study of clinical, histopathological characteristics and molecular evaluation of mutations in BRAF, NRAS and KIT genes. Regarding the clinical and histopathological findings, the following results were found: female predominance (61.4%), trunk was the most commonly anatomical site involved (44.3%) and superficial spreading melanoma, was the most common histological type (79.5 %). The V600E mutation in BRAF (BRAFV600E) gene was analyzed in 93 cases, using RT-PCR. It was present in 38.7% (36/93) and statistically related to the vertical growth phase (p = 0.01), mild inflammatory infiltration (p = 0.02) and the presence of intradermal mitosis (p = 0.004). There was, also, strongly evidence of an association with the presence of ulceration (p = 0.05). Worse prognosis was associated with these variables. There was a predominance of BRAFV600E mutation in anatomical regions related to intermittent sun exposure. No cases of melanoma with BRAFV600E mutation showed regression phenomenon (p < 0.05). There was no significant association between BRAFV600E and gender, histological type, Clark level, Breslow thickness, solar elastosis, angiolymphatic and perineural invasion, sattelitosis, coexisting melanocytic nevus and survival. The presence of a mutation in NRAS, by RT-PCR was seen in 3.95% (3/76) of the cases. All these three mutations were of type 61K, occurred in male patients and the head and neck region. BRAFV600E and NRAS mutations, when present, were mutually exclusive. The frequency of KIT mutations, analyzed by sequencing, was 11.1% (3/27). The three mutations identified in this gene were located in...

Expressions of PTEN and p21 Genes in Hazak Patients with Esophageal Cancer / 天津医药

Objective To investigate the expressions of PTEN and p21 genes in Hazak patients with esophageal can-cer. Methods The expressions of PTEN and p21 genes were detected by RT-PCR in 48 samples (cancer tissues and nor-mal tissues) of patients with esophageal cancer. The relationship between the expressions of PTEN and p21 genes, tumor dif-ferentiation, TNM stage, clinical phase and lymph node metastasis were analyzed. Results The positive rates of PTEN gene were 75%and 45.8%in cancer and distant normal tissues. The expression of PTEN was significantly higher in cancer tis-sues than that of distant normal tissues (χ2=8.537,P＜0.05). The positive rates of p21 gene were 95.8%and 97.9%in cancer and distant normal tissues, and no significant difference between them (χ2=0.344,P>0.05). There was no correlation be-tween expressions of PTEN and p21and the tumor differentiation, the depth of invasion and lymph node metastasis in esopha-geal cancer. Conclusion PTEN and p21 genes are not the primary genes for the carcinogenesis of esophageal cancer in Hazak.

The expression research of histone acetylation and p21WAF1 in breast cancer / 中国医师杂志

Objective To research the expression change and the sense of histone acetylation and p21WAF1 protein in breast cancer. Methods Pathological morphologic changes of breast cancer were identified by H. E. staining. Immunohistochemical study for p21WAF1 protein expression was performed on 80 breast cancers and 80 normal breast tissues. The expressions of acetylated histone H3, H4 and p21WAF1 protein in 80 breast cancers and 80 normal breast tissues were analyzed by Western blot. Results H.E. staining discovered that the tissue structure and cell morphous of breast cancer had visible atypia, compared with normal breast tissues. The immunohistochemical results displayed that the positive expression of p21 WAF1 in 80 breast cancers and 80 normal breast tissues was 49 cases(61.25 %) or 3 cases (3.75%), respectively. There was significantly difference in the expression level between the 80 breast cancers and 80 normal breast tissues (P ＜ 0. 05). The expression levels of p21WAF1 protein in breast cancer tissues were higher than that in normal breast tissues, 0. 78 ± 0. 095 or 0. 65 ± 0. 055, respectively. The expression levels of acetylated histone H3, H4 protein in normal breast tissues were higher than those in breast cancer tissues. H3 was 2. 35 ± 0. 340 or 1.07 ± 0. 067, respectively, H4 was 3.44 ± 0. 202 or 1.11 ± 0. 086, respectively. There was significantly difference in the expression levels between the 80 breast cancers and 80 normal breast tissues (P ＜0. 01). Conclusions The occurrence and development of breast cancers may be related to the expression change of histone acetylation and p21WAF1 protein.

The study of 921 and p53 expression in renal interstitial fibrosis / 中国医师杂志

Objective To investigate the expression of p21 and p53 in renal interstitial fibrosis rats and the effect of enalapril on it. Methods Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 3 groups, shame operation rats group, unilateral urethral obstruction and enalapril treatment group. Histological chan-ges were observed by Masson stain. The expression of p21 mRNA and p53 mRNA was detected by RT-PCR. Results With degree of interstitial fibrosis aggravating, the expression of p21 and p53 increasing,p21 and p53 expression of UUO rats at every time point were positive correlative. Enalapril can inhibit the expression of p21 and p53. Concinsion p21 and p53 expression increased in UUO rats renal cortex and enalapril can significantly inhibit its expression, p21 may participate in the pathogenesis of renal tubule-in-terstitial fibrosis through p53 pathway.

Expression of P21ras and PIK3CA in human tissues of hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatic cirrhosis / 国际外科学杂志

Objective To investigate the expression of P21ras and PIK3CA proteins in hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma(HBV-HCC), post-hepatitis B hepatic cirrhosis (HBV-hepatic cirrhosis)and normal hepatic tissues specimen, and their correlation between HBV-HCC and HBV-hepatic cirrhosis tissues.Methods Using immunohistochemistry, the expression of P21ras and PIK3CA proteins in 34 cases of HBV-HCC, 37 cases of HBV-hepatic cirrhosis and 30 cases of normal liver tissues specimen were detected and compared. Results The mean gray scales of P21ras protein in HBV-HCC, HBV-hepatic cirrhosis and normal hepatic tissue specimen were 138.86 ± 2.9, 145. 34 ± 2.06 and 152.07 ± 1.17 (P ＜ 0. 0l), respectively, and were related to the progression of hepatopathy (P ＜0.01). The mean gray scales of PIK3CA protein in HBV-HCC, HBV-hepatic cirrhosis and normal hepatic tissue specimen were 138.20 ± 3. 14, 149.49 ±0. 78 and 154.71 ± 1.29 (P ＜ 0.01), respectively, and were related to the progression of hepatopathy (P ＜ 0. 01).There were apparent correlation between P21ras and PIK3CA in HBV-HCC and HBV-hepatic cirrhosis respectively (r =0. 64, P ＜0. 05; r =0. 42, P ＜0. 05). Conclusion The overexpression of P21ras and PIK3CA in HCC and hepatic cirrhosis tissue suggests that they participate in the tumorigenesis and development of hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatic cirrhosis, and there may be a signal transduction pathway of P21ras-PI3K in HBV-HCC and HBV-hepatic cirrhosis.

Study the relationship between TCM spleen def iciency syndromes and gastric precancerous lesion / 中华中医药杂志

Objective:To explore the relationship between the pathophysiological changes in TCM spleen de ciency syndromes and precancerous lesion of gastric mucosa.Method:160 cases with spleen de ciency syndromes accompanied by gastric mucosa intestinal metaplasia,IM and / or atypical hyperplasia,AHP,(spleen de ciency is divided into spleen qi de ciency or SQD,spleen yin de ciency or SyinD and spleen de ciency with qi stagnation or SDQS) and 22 cases in health control group were taken as the study object.The detection was conducted on such trace elements as Zn,Cu of gastric mucosa epithelial cell nuclei and mitochondrion under the direct view of CM200FEG –TEM by adopting 9100/60 -Energy Dispersion X-ray Analyzers;detection was conducted on epithelial cell nucleus DNA by using IBAS2000 image analyzer;detection was conducted on the expression of P53,Ki67,CerbB2,P21ras in gastric mucosa tissue slices by adopting ElivisionTM Plus'.Result:The quantitative changes of gastric mucosa epithelial cell nucleus DNA,Zn,Cu and the positive expression rates of P53,P21ras,CerbB2 and Ki67 increased in the sequence of SQD group,SyinD group and SDQS group,while mitochondrial Cu,Zn decreased in the same sequence,there was signi cant di erence between the groups(P

Expression of high-risk HPV and p53,p21~(WAF1),MDM2 in cervical squamous cell carcinoma / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective To determine the expression of HPV16/18,31/33 DNA and p53,p21~(WAF1) and MDM2 proteins in invasive squamous cell carcinoma of cervix (ISCC)and to indicate the significance of them in the occurrence and development of ISCC.Methods Using tissue microarray,in situ hybridization (ISH) and immunohistochemical method,we detected the expression of HPV16/18,31/33 and investigate the expres- sion of p53,p21~(WAF1),MDM2 and proteins in ISCC,CIN and NCE.Results was analysed by SPSS vision 12.5. Results The positive expression rate of HPV16/18,p53,p21~(WAF1),MDM2 in ISCC was markedly higher than in CIN and NCE.We found the difference between HPV31/33 and lymph node transfer.Significant relation- ship was observed between p53 protein expression and histological grade and lymph node metastasis of the cancer.There was positive correlation between the expression of p21~(WAF1) protein and the depth of invasion(P

Prognostic Significance of p21 and p53 Expression in Gastric Cancer

BACKGROUND: Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors (CDKI), including p21, p27 and p57 of the KIP family, are negative regulators of cell cycle progression and potentially act as tumor suppressors. The expression of p21 is induced by tumor suppressor gene p53. Mutations of p53 are common and found in various human cancers. Thus, the function of p21 as a tumor suppressor may be not retained after p53 mutation in human cancers. The aim of our study was to evaluate the tumor suppressive activity of p21 and p53 in human gastric cancer. METHODS: One hundred and two patients who underwent surgery for gastric cancer at Chonnam National University Hospital were selected retrospectively for this study. The primary selection criteria were the availability of formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded blocks and sufficient clinical follow-up for tumor-specific survival analysis. In this study, we examined the expression of p21 and p53 in human gastric cancer tissue by immunohisto-chemistry and the correlation between their expression and clinicopathological variables. RESULTS: p21 and p53 immunoreactivities were localized in the nuclei of carcinoma cells. Positive nuclear expression of p21 and p53 was demonstrated in 63.7 and 33.3% of cancer tissues, respectively. No apparent correlation was noted between p21 and p53 expression. Negative expression of p21 correlated with advanced stage and lymph node metastasis (p=0.028 and 0.017, respectively). Moreover, negative expression of p21 correlated with poor survival (p=0.037). Positive expression of p53 correlated with depth of tumor invasion (p=0.029). However, no significant correlation could be observed between the status of p53 expression and survival. Combined analysis of p21 and p53 status showed that p21 negative and p53 positive tumors had a poorer survival than other group tumors (p=0.026). CONCLUSION: These results suggest that the status of p21 and p53 expression may help in predicting the aggressive behavior of gastric cancer. However, further studies are warranted to clarify the impact of p53 on the function of p21 as a tumor suppressor.

Study on Photo-protective Mechanisms of Hydroxychloroquine and Epigallocatechin Gallat on Keratinocytes Damaged from Ultraviolet-B Irradiation / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective To investigate the photo-protective mechanisms of hydroxychloroquine and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) on HaCaT cells damaged from UVB irradiation. Methods Subconfluent HaCaT cells were irradiated with different doses of UVB irradiation and treated with the above listed agents. The mRNA expression levels of p53, p21, c-fos and GADPH genes were evaluated by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Results UVB irradiation induced mRNA expression of p53, p21 and c-fos in cultured HaCaT cells, which were alleviated by hydroxychloroquine and EGCG treatment in UVB irradiation group. Conclusions The photo-protective effects of hydroxychloroquine and EGCG on HaCaT cells by UVB irradiation might be related to inhibition of the expression of p53,p21 and c-fos genes.

Expression of p21ras and VEGF in pancreatic cancer and its clinicopathological implication / 解放军医学杂志

Objective To investigate the expression of p21ras and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in pancreatic carcinoma, and to elucidate its clinicopathological implication. Methods Expressions of p21ras and VEGF were immunohistochemically examined in 48 cases of pancreatic carcinomas. Results The expressions of p21ras and VEGF in pancreatic carcinomas were 60.40% and 64.58%, respectively, and they were significantly higher than those in adjacent tissues (P

Relationship between the expression of p53 and its downstream effecter p21~(waf1) proteins and multi-drug resistance of human tongue cancer cell line / 中国医师杂志

Objective To study the relationship between the expression of p53 and its downstream effecter p21~(waf1)protein and multi-drug resistance(MDR) of Tca8113/BLM cell line.Methods The cDNA of wildtype p53 gene was introduced into the drug-resistance cell line Tca8113/BLM by Lipofectamine-mediated transfection.The expression of p53 mRNA in Tca8113/BLM and its parental counterpart Tca8113 cell lines were analyzed using molecular beacons.The expression of p53,p21~(waf1),P-gp,and MRP proteins in Tca8113/BLM cell line transfected by wt-p53 cDNA,the untransfected control Tca8113/BLM cell line,its parental counterpart Tca8113 were analyzed by Western blotting.MTT assay was used to determine the drug-sensitivity of different cell lines.The cell cycle distribution and apotosis of different cell lines were also observed by flow cytometery(FCM) and laser confocus microscope(LCM),respectively.Results The expression of p53 protein was significantly lower,and no p21~(waf1) protein was detected in Tca8113/BLM cells.The protein expression of P-gp and MRP were significantly higher in Tca8113/BLM cells than in Tca8113 cells.By Western Blotting,the expression of p53 and p21~(waf1)proteins was significantly increased,while the expression of P-gp and MRP proteins was significantly decreased in Tca8113/BLM/p53 cells.Comparing to Tca8113/BLM cells,the sensitivity of BLM treatment in Tca8113/BLM/p53 cells was 10.1 fold increased.Tca8113/BLM/p53 cells decreased at G1 and S phase,and increased at G2 phase.LCM results showed that the apoptosis of Tca8113/BLM/p53 cells was more obvious than Tca8113/BLM cells when treated with the drug BLM.Conclusion The multi-drug resistance in Tca8113/BLM cell line is involved in down-regulation of p53 and p21~(waf1) protein levels,and up-regulation of P-gp and MRP protein levels.

The association of p21ras expression and microvascular density (MVD) in pancreatic carcinoma and its clinicopathological significance / 解放军医学杂志

Objective To investigate the expression of p21ras and microvascular density (MVD) in pancreatic carcinoma and to identify their clinico-pathological significance. Methods Expressions of p21ras and MVD were immunohistochemically assessed in 48 cases of pancreatic carcinomas. Results The expression rate of p21ras in pancreatic carcinomas was 60.40%, the MVD was (22.207?5.815) and (18.053?5.502) respectively in the p21ras-positive group and p21ras-negative group (P

The expression and significance of PTEN and p21ras in endometrioid endometrial adenocarcinoma / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective To investigate the expression and significance of tumor suppressor gene PTEN and oncogenes Ki- ras in endometrioid endometrial adenocarcinoma(EEC). Methods The expression level of PTEN and p21ras were detected with the S- P immunohistochemistry method in 20 cases of normal endometrium, 20 cases of uterus atypical hyperplasia endometrium and 45 cases of EEC. The relationship between the gene expression and clinicopathological features was analyzed. Results The expression level of PTEN decreased progressively, and was 95.0 %, 40.0 %, 31.1 % respectively in normal, atypical hyperplasia endometrium and EEC. The expression level of PTEN was significantly higher than in normal in atypical hyperplasia and EEC(P