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Objective:To explore the prognostic biomarkers of glioblastoma (GBM) in the tumor microenvironment (TME) and its function.Methods:A total of 169 GBM samples of 161 GBM patients were collected from the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. ESTIMATE algorithm in R4.1.0 software was used to calculate the proportion of immune components and stromal components in TME, which were expressed as immune score and stromal score, respectively. According to the median value of the two scores, 169 GBM samples were divided into the high score group and the low score group, respectively, 84 each in each group (those whose scores were equal to the median were not involved in the grouping). The differentially expressed genes (DEG) [false discovery rate (FDR) < 0.05] between the high score group and the low score group of the two scores were obtained by using limma package, and the co-up-regulated and co-down-regulated DEG of the two scores were obtained by using Venn program. Based on the STRING database, the protein interaction (PPI) network of co-up-regulated and down-regulated DEG of immune score and stromal score was constructed, and the top 30 genes with connectivity were selected. Univariate Cox proportional hazard model analysis of overall survival (OS) of 161 GBM patients in the TCGA database was performed on co-up-regulated and down-regulated DEG between immune score and stromal score by using R4.1.0 software to obtain the DEG affecting OS. The intersection of the DEG obtained from PPI analysis and Cox analysis was taken as the prognostic core genes. According to the median expression value of prognostic core genes in GBM samples from the TCGA database, 161 patients were divided into prognostic core genes high expression group and low expression group (patients whose scores were equal to the median were not involved in the grouping), with 80 cases in each group. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis of OS was performed by using R4.1.0 software. GSEA 4.2.1 software was used to perform gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) on all genes with transcriptome data of GBM patients in the two groups of the TCGA databases, and the main enriched functions of the two groups of genes were obtained. The CIBERSORT algorithm was used to test the accuracy of the proportion of tumor infiltrating immune cell (TIC) subsets in 169 GBM samples from the TCGA database, and 57 GBM samples were finally obtained. Immune cells with differential expression levels and immune cells related to the expression of prognostic core genes among the samples with different expression levels of prognostic core genes were analyzed; Venn program was used to obtain the intersection of immune cells with differential levels and related immune cells, and differentially expressed TIC related to expressions of prognostic core genes in GBM were obtained.Results:Based on the immune score and stromal score of GBM samples in the TCGA database, a total of 693 co-up-regulated and co-down-regulated DEG of both scores were screened out. After the intersection of 78 DEG related to OS obtained by univariate Cox regression analysis and 30 DEG obtained by PPI network results, CC motif chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) was identified as the prognostic core gene ( HR = 1.294, 95% CI 1.060-1.579, P = 0.011). GBM patients with CCR2 high expression had worse OS compared with those with CCR2 low expression ( P = 0.009). GSEA analysis showed that genes in the CCR2 high expression group were mainly enriched in immune-related pathways, while genes in the CCR2 low expression group were mainly enriched in metabolism-related pathways. Among 57 screened GBM samples, there were differences in the levels of 3 immune cells between the CCR2 high expression group and the CCR2 low expression group ( P < 0.05). CCR2 expression was correlated with the levels of 9 immune cells (all P < 0.05). Venn program analysis showed that differentially expressed 3 TIC in GBM related to CCR2 gene expression were obtained; among them, M2 macrophages were positively correlated with CCR2 expression, while T follicular helper cell and activated NK cells were negatively correlated with CCR2 expression. Conclusions:CCR2 may be the core gene related to the prognosis in the TME of GBM. As reference, the level of CCR2 can help to predict the status of TME and prognosis in GBM patients, which is expected to provide a new direction for the treatment of GBM.
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【Objective】 To investigate the expression of Kinesin family member 14 (KIF14), and its correlation with clinical prognosis and immune cell infiltration of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). 【Methods】 The correlation between KIF14 expression in ccRCC and different clinicopathological features were analyzed with TCGA, GEO and Ualcan databases. The correlation between KIF14 expression and prognosis was analzyed with Kaplan-Meier method. The correlation between KIF14 expression and immune cell infiltration was analzyed with TIMER. The protein-protein interaction network of KIF14 was conducted with Genemania. The co-expression genes of KIF14 in TCGA-KIRC were picked out in Linkedomics database and were used to perform GO annotations and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis with R software. The biological functions of KIF14 were verified with in vitro functional assay. 【Results】 KIF14 was highly expressed in ccRCC tissue and was positively correlated with clinical stage, pathological grade, and lymphatic metastasis, but negatively correlated with clinical prognosis. KIF14 expression was an independent risk factor for overall survival of ccRCC patients. GO annotations showed that KIF14 was involved in DNA replication, nuclear division, organelle fission, and cell adhesion. KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed that KIF14 participated in cell cycle and p53 signaling pathway. Genemania analysis indicated KIF14 interacted with CENPE, CIT, KIF23, and other proteins. Timer showed that KIF14 was positively correlated with immune cell infiltration. Knockdown of KIF14 expression suppressed cell proliferation, migration, and invasion of ccRCC. 【Conclusions】 KIF14 may serve as a novel prognostic marker and a potential therapeutic target of clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
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T cell infiltration and proliferation in tumor tissues are the main factors that significantly affect the therapeutic outcomes of cancer immunotherapy. Emerging evidence has shown that interferon-gamma (IFNγ) could enhance CXCL9 secretion from macrophages to recruit T cells, but Siglec15 expressed on TAMs can attenuate T cell proliferation. Therefore, targeted regulation of macrophage function could be a promising strategy to enhance cancer immunotherapy via concurrently promoting the infiltration and proliferation of T cells in tumor tissues. We herein developed reduction-responsive nanoparticles (NPs) made with poly (disulfide amide) (PDSA) and lipid-poly (ethylene glycol) (lipid-PEG) for systemic delivery of Siglec15 siRNA (siSiglec15) and IFNγ for enhanced cancer immunotherapy. After intravenous administration, these cargo-loaded could highly accumulate in the tumor tissues and be efficiently internalized by tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs). With the highly concentrated glutathione (GSH) in the cytoplasm to destroy the nanostructure, the loaded IFNγ and siSiglec15 could be rapidly released, which could respectively repolarize macrophage phenotype to enhance CXCL9 secretion for T cell infiltration and silence Siglec15 expression to promote T cell proliferation, leading to significant inhibition of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) growth when combining with the immune checkpoint inhibitor. The strategy developed herein could be used as an effective tool to enhance cancer immunotherapy.
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Early diagnosis of acute rejection is of significance for the protection of renal allograft function. Pathological puncture biopsy is the gold standard for the diagnosis of acute rejection of renal allografts. Nevertheless, it may provoke multiple complications, such as bleeding, infection and renal parenchymal injury, which limit its widespread application. In recent years, the sensitivity of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the diagnosis of acute rejection has been constantly improved. Ultrasound-targeted microbubble technique has further enhanced the diagnostic specificity of contrast-enhanced ultrasound, making it possible to replace pathological puncture biopsy. Besides, in the field of acute rejection treatment, microbubble ultrasonic cavitation may promote local delivery of immunosuppressants by inducing sonoporation and exhibit anti-rejection effect. In this article, the application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of acute rejection after kidney transplantation was reviewed, aiming to provide reference for widespread application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in kidney transplantation.
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OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the correlation between the human epidermal growth factor receptor-2-related genes (HRGs) and survival prognosis of bladder cancer and to construct a predictive model for survival prognosis of bladder cancer patients based on HRGs.@*METHODS@#HRGs in bladder cancer were found by downloading bladder tumor tissue mRNA sequencing data and clinical data from the cancer genome atlas (TCGA), downloading HER-2 related genes from the molecular signatures database (MsigDB), and crossing the two databases. Further identifying HRGs associated with bladder cancer survival (P < 0.05) by using single and multi-factor Cox regression analysis and constructing HRGs risk score model (HRSM), the bladder cancer patients were categorized into high-risk and low-risk groups accor-ding to the median risk score. Survival analysis of the patients in high- and low-risk groups was conducted using R language and correlation of HRGs with clinical characteristics. A multi-factor Cox regression analysis was used to verify the independent factors affecting the prognosis of the patients with bladder cancer. The area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) of HRSM was calculated, and a nomogram was constructed for survival prediction of the bladder cancer patients. Analysis of HRSM and patient immune cell infiltration correlation was made using the TIMER database.@*RESULTS@#A total of 13 HRGs associated with patient survival were identified in this study. Five genes (BTC, CDC37, EGF, PTPRR and EREG) were selected for HRSM by multi-factor Cox regression analysis. The 5-year survival rate of the bladder cancer patients in the high-risk group was significantly lower than that of the patients in the low-risk group. High expression of PTPRR was found to be significantly and negatively correlated with tumor grade and stage by clinical correlation analysis, while EREG was found to be the opposite; Increased expression of EGF was associated with high grade, however, the high expression ofCDC37showed the opposite result. And no significant correlation was found between BTC expression and clinical features. Correlation analysis of HRSM with immune cells revealed a positive correlation between risk score and infiltration of dendritic cells, CD8+T cells, CD4+T cells, neutrophils and macrophages.@*CONCLUSION@#HRGs have an important role in the prognosis of bladder cancer patients and may serve as new predictive biomarkers and potential targets for treatment.
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Humans , Epidermal Growth Factor , Prognosis , Urinary Bladder Neoplasms/genetics , Nomograms , Urinary BladderABSTRACT
A 70-year-old man presented with generalized weakness, easy fatigability, and early satiety of 2-month duration. On examination, he had severe pallor and massive splenomegaly. Hematological investigations revealed bicytopenia with hypergammaglobulinemia and acute kidney injury. Bone marrow aspiration cytology was suggestive of plasma cell dyscrasia. Monoclonal protein peak (due to heavy chain of IgG type) was found on serum protein electrophoresis, and lambda light chains and IgG heavy chains were elevated on immunofixation. The patient was diagnosed as a case of multiple myeloma and was started on bortezomib杔enalidomide杁examethasone regimen. After 7 months of chemotherapy, his spleen had regressed, and the patient had become asymptomatic. Presentation with massive splenomegaly is usually a feature of Waldenstrom抯 macroglobulinemia. However, rarely multiple myeloma may have extramedullary manifestations such as splenomegaly as the primary presenting feature.
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Long non-coding RNA KCNQ1OT1 is highly expressed in a variety of tumors, but there are few studies in gastric cancer and the results are inconsistent. The relevant research of its specific mechanism in gastric cancer is also scarce. Through the analysis of several TCGA public databases, we found that KCNQ1OT1 was generally highly expressed in gastric cancer, and the prognosis of gastric cancer patients with a high expression of KCNQ1OT1 was poor. The expression of KCNQ1OT1 is closely related to many clinical factors of gastric cancer, especially the mutation of TP53, and its expression is significantly related to immune cell infiltration. KCNQ1OT1 is generally highly expressed in gastric cancer cell lines. Knockdown of KCNQ1OT1 can inhibit the proliferation of gastric cancer cell lines. Co- expression network analysis showed that its expression was closely related to tumor metabolism. Glutaminase 1 (GLS1) is generally highly expressed in gastric cancer, which is closely related to a poor prognosis. There is a significant correlation between the expression of KCNQ1OT1 and GLS1. Knockdown of KCNQ1OT1 can inhibit the expression of GLS1 mRNA, and overexpression of GLS1 can partially rescue the proliferation of gastric cancer cells caused by knockdown of KCNQ1OT1. Therefore, we speculate that KCNQ1OT1 may regulate the growth of gastric cancer cells through GLS1. Our study explored the role of KCNQ1OT1 in gastric cancer through bioinformatics database and experiments, suggesting that KCNQ1OT1 may promote the development of gastric cancer by regulating glutamine metabolism, which provides a new target for the clinical research on targeted treatment in gastric cancer.
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Objective To investigate the effect and mechanism of interleukin (IL)-17C in mice undergoing kidney transplantation. Methods The life-supporting kidney transplantation mice models were established using Balb/c (H-2Kd) mice as the donors, IL-17C gene knock out (IL-17CKO) mice (knockout group) and C57BL/6J(H-2Kb) mice (wild group) were chosen as the recipients. The postoperative body mass and survival time of mice were statistically compared between two groups. Pathological examination of the kidney graft was performed by using hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining. The expression levels of granzyme B, interferon (IFN)-γ, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, IL-6 and IL-1β messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) in the kidney graft tissue were quantitatively measured by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The proportion of inflammatory cell infiltration in the kidney graft tissue was detected by flow cytometry. Results In the knockout group, the survival time of mice after kidney transplantation was significantly shorter than that of the wild mice (P=0.031). The body mass was more evidently decreased in the knockout group with no statistical significance from that in the wild group. Pathological examination demonstrated that the kidney graft injury in the knockout group was significantly worse than that in the wild group. The mRNA expression levels of granzyme B, IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-6 mRNA in the knockout group were significantly up-regulated compared with those in the wild group (all P < 0.01). The mRNA expression level of IL-1β showed a decreasing trend with no statistical significance (P=0.16). Flow cytometry analysis revealed that the infiltration of CD45+CD11b+Ly6G+ neutrophil and CD45+CD11b+Ly6Chi monocyte in the kidney graft of knockout mice was significantly higher compared with that of the wild mice (P < 0.05, P < 0.01), whereas the infiltration of CD45+Ly6ChiF4/80+ macrophage did not significantly differ between two groups (P > 0.05). Conclusions IL-17C participates in the regulation of inflammatory response after kidney transplantation. It can alleviate acute rejection and improve the survival of kidney graft by down-regulating the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and infiltration of inflammatory cells.
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Immune cell infiltration is of great significance for the diagnosis and prognosis of cancer. In this study, we collected gene expression data of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and normal tissues included in TCGA database, obtained the proportion of 22 immune cells by CIBERSORT tool, and then evaluated the infiltration of immune cells. Subsequently, based on the proportion of 22 immune cells, a classification model of NSCLC tissues and normal tissues was constructed using machine learning methods. The AUC, sensitivity and specificity of classification model built by random forest algorithm reached 0.987, 0.98 and 0.84, respectively. In addition, the AUC, sensitivity and specificity of classification model of lung adenocarcinoma and lung squamous carcinoma tissues constructed by random forest method 0.827, 0.75 and 0.77, respectively. Finally, we constructed a prognosis model of NSCLC by combining the immunocyte score composed of 8 strongly correlated features of 22 immunocyte features screened by LASSO regression with clinical features. After evaluation and verification, C-index reached 0.71 and the calibration curves of three years and five years were well fitted in the prognosis model, which could accurately predict the degree of prognostic risk. This study aims to provide a new strategy for the diagnosis and prognosis of NSCLC based on the classification model and prognosis model established by immune cell infiltration.
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Humans , Algorithms , Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung , Diagnosis , Lung Neoplasms , Diagnosis , Machine Learning , PrognosisABSTRACT
Aim To explore the therapeutic effect of DZ2002, a reversible S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine hydrolase inhibitor, on psoriasis-like skin lesions of guinea pig and its mechanism. Methods The guinea pig model of psoriasis was established with 50 g • L-1 propranolol hydrochloride liniment. The pathological changes of the skin were determined by hematoxylin and eosin (HE). Then the Baker score and epidermal thickness were measured based on HE. The infiltration of neutrophils was marked by immunohistochemical staining. The expression of chemokines in TNF-a/IFN-7-treated HaCa T cells in the present of DZ2002 or not were determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and the production of chemokines from HaCa T cells were quantified by ELISA and Luminex x-MAP technology. In the same condition, supernatants were used to test the Chemotaxis effect on Jurkat and THP1 cells via Chemotaxis assays. Results Pathological features such as acanthosis, inflammatory cell infiltration, Munro microabscess, hyperkeratosis and parakeratasis appeared in the psoriasis-like skin lesions of guinea pigs. The Baker score and epidermal thickness of psoriasis-like guinea pig ear both increased significantly. Compared with vehicle group, DZ2002 cream not only significantly improved the pathological manifestations of guinea pig ear skin, but also reduced the skin Baker score and epidermal thickness. DZ2002 significantly down-regulated the expression of chemokines including IL-8 and CXCL9 in TNF-0/IFN-7treated HaCaT cells, and inhibited the Chemotaxis of THP1 and Jurkat cells. Conclusions DZ2002 cream can significantly improve the psoriasis symptoms in guinea pig model of psoriasis via inhibiting the secretion of chemokines by keratinocytes and reducing the infiltration of inflammatory cells.
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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignant skin tumor that usually develops in the head and neck region. It has a wide range of histological variants and constitutes approximately 65% of epithelial tumors. Cutaneous plasma cell infiltration can occur in individuals with various disorders, including amyloidosis, plasma cell neoplasm, and infectious diseases such as syphilis and deep fungal infections. A 53-year-old woman presented with scaly erythematous plaque on the left cheek. Skin biopsy showed smooth-bordered collections of basaloid proliferation with epidermal connection, and fibrotic stromas were noted in the dermis. Notably, mixed inflammatory cells were noted in the upper dermis, and they were mainly plasma cells. There was no evidence of other organ involvement and infection. She was diagnosed with BCC with plasma cell infiltration and was treated with topical and oral steroid, and excision was performed. In our literature review, plasma cell infiltration is related to tumor ulceration and more likely to be seen in patients with high-risk BCCs. Herein, we report a peculiar case of BCC with plasma cell infiltration.
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Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Amyloidosis , Biopsy , Carcinoma, Basal Cell , Cheek , Communicable Diseases , Dermis , Head , Neck , Neoplasms, Plasma Cell , Plasma Cells , Plasma , Skin , Syphilis , UlcerABSTRACT
Objective To detect the damage of hippocampal neurons and the changes in inflammatory cytokines in rats after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion(I/R)and compare the expressions of IL-1β,IL-6 and TNFαin hippocampal DG,CA1 and CA3 subregions.Methods The focal cerebral I/R model was induced by an intraluminal filament embolism.The SD rats were randomly divided into the sham-operated group(SHAM group)and the middle cerebral artery occlusion-reperfusion group(MCAO group).HE staining was employed to detect the damage to hippocampal DG, CA1 and CA3 subregions.The expression levels of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNFα were detected by immunofluorescence assay.Results Compared with SHAM group,hippocampal DG,CA1 and CA3 subregion neurons in MCAO group were severely damaged, with occurred inflammatory cell infiltration,and a large amount of neurons apoptosis, and the expressions of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNFαin each subregion increased significantly.At the same time, in MCAO group, the expression of inflammatory cytokines in CA1 subregion was more significant than that in DG and CA 3 subregions(P<0.05).Conclusion Cerebral I/R could cause neuronal damage, inflammatory cell infiltration, and neuronal apoptosis in the DG, CA1 and CA3 subregions of the hippocampus and increase the release of inflammatory cytokines.In MCAO group, the expression of inflammatory cytokines in CA1 subregion of hippocampus is significantly higher than that in DG and CA 3 subregions, suggesting that CA1 region is more sensitive to I/R injury.
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Objective To detect the characteristics and in vitro cell compatibility of human acellular dermal matrix (ADM) with the improved method.Methods Cell components of healthy human skins were removed by the improved method and the traditional method respectively.The porosity, degradation time in vitro of the ADM prepared by two methods and the cytotoxicity of the material infiltration liquid with the improved method on the adipose derived stem cells were detected.HE staining was used to detect the residual of the cells, the integrity of collagen and cell biocompatibility.Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to detect the pore size.Results Both the two methods could completely remove the cells, and maintain the integrity of the collagen scaffold;The porosity of ADM with the improved method was higher (93.1±1.02)% than that of traditional method (74.27±2.04)% (P<0.05);There was no significant difference in the cytotoxicity and in vitro degradation time between the two kinds of ADM;While pore diameter of the improved method was significantly higher [(181.21±66.9) μm] than that [(102.38±15.63) μm] in dermal reticular surface with the traditonal method (P<0.05).Conclusions There is no obvious cytotoxicity of the ADM with the improved method, and therefore it is more suitable for cell adhesion growth with higher porosity and larger pore size.
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PURPOSE: Allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma share many characteristics, but structural changes are observed far less often in AR. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) constitute a family of Zn-dependent endopeptidases that can decompose the extracellular matrix and basement membrane, and regulate cell infiltration. We analyzed the expression of MMPs and their inhibitors, tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs), in allergic nasal mucosa after nasal allergen challenge (NAC) and determined their relationship to inflammatory cells. METHODS: Nasal mucosa specimens were obtained at surgery performed for hypertrophied turbinates. We performed NAC with house dust mite (HDM) allergen disks and control disks, and took biopsies at 30 minutes, 6 hours, and 12 hours after NAC. Cells expressing MMP-2, MMP-9, MMP-13, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2, as well as eosinophils and mast cells, were analyzed immunohistochemically. The MMPs and TIMPs in allergic nasal mucosa were quantified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. RESULTS: At 30 minutes post-NAC, HDM-exposed nasal mucosa exhibited significantly more MMP-2+, MMP-9+, MMP-13+, TIMP-1+, and TIMP-2+ cells compared with control mucosa, and the numbers of MMP-9+ and TIMP-1+ cells correlated strongly with the number of mast cells. At 6 hours post-NAC, the numbers of MMP+ and TIMP+ cells did not differ significantly between HDM-exposed mucosa and control mucosa, but the ratios of MMP+ cells to TIMP+ cells were higher in HDM-exposed mucosa. At 12 hours post-NAC, the number of MMP-13+ cells tended to be higher in HDM-exposed mucosa and was strongly correlated with the number of eosinophils. Quantitatively, the levels of MMP-2 and MMP-13 were significantly higher than the MMP-9 level, and the TIMP-2 level was significantly higher than the TIMP-1 level in allergic nasal mucosa. CONCLUSIONS: We demonstrated increased expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, and MMP-13 in allergic nasal mucosa, high MMPs-to-TIMP-1 ratios, and a strong correlation between MMP-9 and mast cells and between MMP-13 and eosinophils. The imbalance between MMPs and TIMPs may contribute to the migration of inflammatory cells such as eosinophils and mast cells to the nasal mucosa of AR patients, suggesting a possible active role of MMPs in AR.
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Humans , Asthma , Basement Membrane , Biopsy , Endopeptidases , Eosinophils , Extracellular Matrix , Mast Cells , Matrix Metalloproteinases , Metalloproteases , Mucous Membrane , Nasal Mucosa , Pyroglyphidae , Rhinitis , Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial , Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1 , Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2 , TurbinatesABSTRACT
Extraosseous manifestations are found in less than 5% of the patients with multiple myeloma. We reported here on a rare case of multiple myeloma presenting as non-obstructive jaundice due to diffuse plasma cell infiltration of the liver. A 70-year-old man was referred to our hospital because of general weakness, weight loss, jaundice, anemia and proteinuria. The laboratory studies showed: hemoglobin 8.5g/dL, calcium 10.3mg/dL, creatinine 1.3mg/dL, AST 41IU/L, ALT 26IU/L, alkaline phosphatase 304IU/L, total bilirubin 4.0mg/dL, direct bilirubin 2.3mg/dL and 24 hour urinary protein 1,120mg. The serologic tests for hepatitis B and C virus were negative. The abdominal CT scans were normal. The urinary protein studies revealed a M component of the lamda type light chain. The bone marrow biopsy showed atypical plasma cells, and the liver biopsy showed a diffuse sinusoidal infiltration of plasma cells.
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Aged , Humans , Alkaline Phosphatase , Anemia , Bilirubin , Biopsy , Bone Marrow , Calcium , Creatinine , Hepatitis B , Jaundice , Liver , Multiple Myeloma , Plasma Cells , Plasma , Proteinuria , Serologic Tests , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Weight LossABSTRACT
Neurofibroma is one of the major benign nerve sheath tumor characterized by proliferation of Schwann cells, fibroblasts, perineural fibroblasts, and axons. It can be seen as a solitary lesion or in the context of neurofibromatosis. It has been occasionally reported that tactile-like corpuscle is found in neurofibroma and there is only one report about fatty change in neurofibroma. We present an unusual case of neurofibroma occurring in the occipital scalp of a 66-year-old woman, which has tactile-like corpuscles and fatty cell infiltration.
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Aged , Female , Humans , Axons , Fibroblasts , Neurofibroma , Neurofibromatoses , Scalp , Schwann CellsABSTRACT
0.1), while in Yunnan Baiyao group, there were significant reductions in all scores (P