Guidelines for Psychological Rehabilitation Intervention Combined Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine After Radical Surgery for Early and Middle Stage Colorectal Cancer / 中国实验方剂学杂志

In recent years， the incidence of colorectal cancer has been rising in China， and with the promotion of early screening and early diagnosis， most colorectal cancers are able to achieve long-term survival through timely diagnosis and treatment. Nevertheless， 30%-70% of patients with early to mid-stage colorectal cancer after radical surgery still have psychological problems such as anxiety， depression， and fear of recurrence and metastasis， and they hope to seek help from traditional Chinese medicine（TCM） treatment. In order to further standardize the integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine psychological rehabilitation interventions of stage Ⅰ-Ⅲ colorectal cancer after radical surgery， and to improve the diagnosis and treatment level， under the support of the pilot project of clinical collaboration between Chinese and western medicine for major and difficult diseases of National Administration of TCM， experts in oncology， integrated Chinese and western medicine， psychology， surgery， nursing， evidence-based medicine and other disciplines from 10 units nationwide participated in the work， led by Xiyuan Hospital，China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and Beijing Cancer Hospital. Based on the methodology and process of guideline development of the World Health Organization Handbook for Guideline Development and the Regulations for Group Standards of China Association of Chinese Medicine， the Guidelines for Psychological Rehabilitation Intervention Combined Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine After Radical Surgery for Early and Middle Stage Colorectal Cancer have been developed according to the current best evidence， extensive consultation with clinical experts and following the situation of current clinical practice. The guideline provides the psychological characteristics， the needs and willingness to accept psychological rehabilitation， the interventions for psychological rehabilitation， evaluation of efficacy， follow-up review， educational guidance and others of patients with stage Ⅰ-Ⅲ colorectal cancer after radical surgery. It can provide guidance for TCM（integrated Chinese and western medicine） clinicians and psychologists engaged in the psychological rehabilitation of integrated Chinese and western medicine oncology， especially for doctors in primary medical institutions.

Evaluation of inhibitory effect of tumor vaccine in colon carcinoma model mice / 中国生物制品学杂志

Objective@#To evaluate the inhibitory effect of tumor vaccines in colon carcinoma model mice.@*Methods@# Mouse bone marrow⁃derived dendritic cells（BMDCs）were stimulated by using CpG β⁃glucan nanoparticles（CNP）in vitro. The BMDCs were divided into PBS group，NP group（without CpG nanoparticles），Lysate group（MC38 cell lysate）and CpG group（CpG1826），which were determined for the expression of marker molecules on the surface by flow cytometry and for the contents of interleukin⁃6（IL⁃6）and IL⁃12p40 in the culture supernatant by ELISA. The tumor lysate nano⁃vaccine was pre⁃ pared by mixing 50 mg／mL tumor lysate（MC38 cell lysate）with 200 mg／mL CNP in a volume ratio of 1∶1，with which mice were subcutaneously immunized as Vaccine group. Vaccine group，PBS group，CNP group and Lysate group were im⁃ munized once a week，for three times in total. Mice were subcutaneously inoculated with MC38 cells，2 × 105 cells for each， in the right lower limb 1 h after the last immunization，and measured for tumor volume once every three days to plot the tumor growth curve. The ratios of CD3+ CD4+ T and CD3+ CD8+ T cells in the blood were analyzed by flow cytometry and the levels of tumor necrosis factor⁃α（TNF⁃α）and interferon γ（IFNγ）in the blood and spleen of mice were determined by ELISA.@*Results@# CNP effectively increased the expression of CD11c+ CD80+，CD11c+ CD86+，CD11c+ MHC⁃Ⅱ+ and the secretion of IL⁃6 and IL⁃12p40 in BMDCs in vitro，which were significantly higher than those in other 4 groups（t = 4. 3 ~ 46. 2，each P < 0. 05）. Compared with that of the other three groups，the tumor volume of mice in Vaccine group decreased significantly（t =2.6~3.4，eachP <0. 05）；TherewasnosignificantdifferenceinCD3+ CD8+ TandCD3+ CD8+ Tcellratios（t = 0.5~ 1. 9，each P > 0. 05）；The content of IFNγ in blood increased significantly（t = 3. 8 ~ 4. 6，P < 0. 05），while thatof TNF⁃α showed no significant difference（t = 0. 4 ~ 2. 0，each P > 0. 05）；However，the contents of IFN γ and TNF⁃α in spleen increased significantly（t = 6. 3 ~ 13. 0，each P < 0. 001）.@*Conclusion@#The prepared nano⁃vaccine of tumor lysate improvedtheimmune level in mice and effectively inhibited the growth of colon carcinoma.

VPApromotesEMTincoloncarcinomacellsvianucleartranslocationofE-cadherin / 中国肿瘤生物治疗杂志

@# Objective: To explore the effect of histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor valproic acid (VPA) on the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of colon cancer. Methods: With four colon carcinoma cell lines (DLD-1, HCT116, SW480 and HT29) as study subjects, the effect of different concentrations of VPA(0.5，5 mmol/L) on cell proliferation was detected by MTT assay. The expression level of EMT-related proteins (E-cadherin and vimentin) was detected by Western blotting; Phenotypic changes of E-cadherin and vimentin were detected by immunofluorescence staining; Cell migration and invasion ability was detected by wound healing and Transwell invasion assay, respectively. Results:After treated with different concentrations of VPAfor 48 h, low concentration of VPAmerely exerted any effect on the cell proliferation rate of four colon cancer cell lines, and thus was chosen as the experiment concentration; The results of Western blotting showed that the expression of E-cadherin was reduced (P<0.05) and vimentin was increased (P<0.05) in colon carcinoma cells by VPAtreatment (0.5 mmol/L); Immunofluorescence staining revealed membranous attenuation or nuclear translocation of E-cadherin and enhanced expression of vimentin after VPA treatment (0.5 mmol/L), and these responses occurred after 6 h and sustained until 24 h; Wound healing and Transwell invasion assay showed increased migration and invasion ability following VPA treatment (0.5 mmol/L). Conclusion: Low concentration VPA could induce the development of EMT in colon cancer cells by nuclear translocation of E-cadherin, and obviously enhance the migration and invasion ability of colon cancer cells; Thus, HDAC inhibitors, as a new type anti-cancer option, shall be carefully considered before their application in colon cancer.

Icariin reduces human colon carcinoma cell growth and metastasis by enhancing p53 activities

Icariin has been reported to possess high anticancer activity. Colon carcinoma is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Here, the anticancer activity of icariin against HCT116 colon carcinoma cells and the possible underlying mechanism were studied. The trypan blue staining assay, wound healing assay, clonogenic assay, CCK-8 assay, and Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining method were carried out to determine the changes of HCT116 cell growth and migration. mRNA and protein expressions were determined by quantitative real-time PCR and western blot, respectively. Moreover, small interfering RNA (siRNA) plasmid was used to examine the role of p53 in icariin-induced apoptosis in HCT116 cells. Icariin significantly suppressed colon carcinoma HCT116 cells by decreasing migration and viability, and simultaneously promoting apoptosis. Icariin exerted the anti-tumor effect in a dose-dependent manner by up-regulating p53. During treatment of icariin, p-p53, p21, and Bax levels increased, and Bcl-2 level decreased. Short time treatment with icariin induced DNA damage in HCT116 cells. Furthermore, the cytotoxicity of icariin was decreased after p53 knockdown or by using caspase inhibitors. p53 was involved in activities of caspase-9 and caspase-3. Icariin repressed colon carcinoma cell line HCT116 by enhancing p53 expression and activating p53 functions possibly through Bcl-2/Bax imbalance and caspase-9 and -3 regulation. Icariin treatment also induced DNA damage in HCT116 cells.

Study of isobutyrylshikonin inhibiting proliferation of colon carcinoma cells through PI3K/Akt/m-TOR pathway / 中国中药杂志

To investigate the inhibitory effect of isobutyrylshikonin on the growth of human colon carcinoma cells and its effect on the PI3K/Akt/m-TOR pathway. MTT assay was used to detect the inhibitory effect of different concentrations (0, 6.25, 12.5, 25, 50, 100 mg·L⁻¹) of isobutyrylshikonin on the proliferation of human colon carcinoma cell HT29 at 24, 48 h. CCK-8 method was used to detect the inhibitory effect of isobutyrylshikonin on HT29, HCT116, DLD-1 and Caco-2 at 48 h. AnnexinV/propidium iodide staining was applied in detecting the apoptoticrate of HT29 cells treated with different concentrations of isobutyrylshikonin at 24 h and 48 h. Cycletest plus DNA was employed to analyze HT29 apoptosis and cell cycle after 48 h treatment with isobutyrylshikonin at different concentrations. Western blot and RT-PCR assay were used to examine the protein and mRNA expressions of PI3K, p-PI3K, Akt, p-Akt and m-TOR. The results showed that isobutyrylshikonin inhibited the proliferation of different human colon carcinoma cells, and the inhibition rate was in a dose-dependent manner. Isobutyrylshikonin induced apoptosis mainly in the early stage and blocked cells in the G₀/G₁ or G₂/M phase. Isobutyrylshikonin reduced the protein expressions of PI3K, p-PI3K, Akt, p-Akt, m-TOR and the mRNA expressions of PI3K, Akt, m-TOR in a dose-dependent manner. Isobutyrylshikonin can significantly inhibit the proliferation, induce the early apoptosis and change the cycle distribution in colon carcinoma cells.This biological effect may be correlated with the inhibition of PI3K/AKT/m-TOR pathway.

Ectopically Expressed Membrane-bound Form of IL-9 Exerts Immune-stimulatory Effect on CT26 Colon Carcinoma Cells

IL-9 is a known T cell growth factor with pleiotropic immunological functions, especially in parasite infection and colitis. However, its role in tumor growth is controversial. In this study, we generated tumor clones expressing the membrane-bound form of IL-9 (MB-IL-9) and investigated their influences on immune system. MB-IL-9 tumor clones showed reduced tumorigenicity but shortened survival accompanied with severe body weight loss in mice. MB-IL-9 expression on tumor cells had no effect on cell proliferation or major histocompatibility complex class I expression in vitro. MB-IL-9 tumor clones were effective in amplifying CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T cells and increasing cytotoxic activity against CT26 cells in vivo. We also observed a prominent reduction in body weights and survival period of mice injected intraperitoneally with MB-IL-9 clones compared with control groups. Ratios of IL-17 to interferon (IFN)-γ in serum level and tumor mass were higher in mice implanted with MB-IL-9 tumor clones than those observed in mice implanted with control cells. These results indicate that the ectopic expression of the MB-IL-9 on tumor cells exerts an immune-stimulatory effect with toxicity. To exploit its benefits as a tumor vaccine, a strategy to control the toxicity of MB-IL-9 tumor clones should be developed.

Double-Balloon Endoscopy after Incomplete Colonoscopy and Its Comparison with Computed Tomography Colonography

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Because of the national screening program for colorectal carcinoma in The Netherlands, the number of colonoscopies has increased. In case of incomplete colonoscopy, computed tomography colonography (CTC) and double-balloon colonoscopy (DBc) are alternative options. This study evaluated cecal intubation rate and pathology detection rate in the previously unexplored part of the colon, complication rate of DBc, and CTC results after incomplete colonoscopy. METHODS: Retrospective observational study in a tertiary referral hospital regarding DBc and CTC reports from cases with incomplete colonoscopy. RESULTS: Sixty-three DBcs were performed after incomplete colonoscopy. Cecal intubation rate was 95%. Detection rate was 58% (5% carcinoma and 3% high-grade dysplastic adenoma). CTC preceded 54% of DBcs and 62% of CTC findings were confirmed. In 16%, a biopsy was taken, and in 60%, an intervention (mostly polypectomy) was performed. One major complication (1.5%) occurred, i.e., arterial bleeding due to polypectomy necessitating right hemicolectomy. CTC (n=213) showed a possible lesion in 35%, and could be confirmed by follow-up endoscopy or surgery in 65%. CONCLUSIONS: DBc is effective and safe for completion of colon inspection in incomplete colonoscopy. In patients with a high likelihood of pathology, DBc is preferred over CTC.

Comparative clinical study between laparoscopic and open radical resection of right colon cancer / 临床外科杂志

Objective To investigate the effectiveness and safety of laparoscopic and open radi cal resection of right colon cancer.Methods The clinical data of 81 cases of colon cancer were analyized retrospectively.According to the different surgical methods,all patients were divided into laparoscopic surgery group (n =39) and open surgery group (n =42).Perioperative conditions,postoperative complications and short-term prognosis were compared between these two groups.Results There was significant difference in the length of incision (5.2 ± 1.1) cm,bleeding volume (89.4 ± 30.6) ml as well as the time of exsufflation(4.2 ± 1.5) d and hospitalization after operation(11.8 ± 1.5) d(P ＜ 0.05).There was no remarkable difference in the time of extubation,total number of lymph node dissection,operative time,cost of hospitalization,incidence of postoperative complications,the rate of survival and recurrence in 1 year(P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion There was no significant difference in short-term prognosis between these two groups.laparoscopic radical resection of right colon cancer deserve to be popularized by means of enhance recovery after surgery.

Comparative clinical study between laparoscopic and open radical resection of right colon cancer / 临床外科杂志

Objective To investigate the effectiveness and safety of laparoscopic and open radi cal resection of right colon cancer.Methods The clinical data of 81 cases of colon cancer were analyized retrospectively.According to the different surgical methods,all patients were divided into laparoscopic surgery group (n =39) and open surgery group (n =42).Perioperative conditions,postoperative complications and short-term prognosis were compared between these two groups.Results There was significant difference in the length of incision (5.2 ± 1.1) cm,bleeding volume (89.4 ± 30.6) ml as well as the time of exsufflation(4.2 ± 1.5) d and hospitalization after operation(11.8 ± 1.5) d(P ＜ 0.05).There was no remarkable difference in the time of extubation,total number of lymph node dissection,operative time,cost of hospitalization,incidence of postoperative complications,the rate of survival and recurrence in 1 year(P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion There was no significant difference in short-term prognosis between these two groups.laparoscopic radical resection of right colon cancer deserve to be popularized by means of enhance recovery after surgery.

Establishment of Caco-2 cell monolayer model and barrier permeability / 国际儿科学杂志

Objective To establish and evaluate intestinal epithelial barrier model using Caco-2 cell so as to play a foundation for next study of barrier permeability.Methods Caco-2 cells were cultured in vitro then seeded into Transwell cell culture inserts.The permeability of the intestinal epithelial barrier was detected by transepithelial electrical resistance(TEER)and lucifer yellow flux,and verified by transmission electron micro-scope.Different concentrations of PAF(0,50,100,and 200 nmol /L)were exposed for 24 hours to Caco-2 mono-layer when cultured 21 days.The tight junction was observed under transmission electron microscope.Assess-ment of ZO-1 protein localization and expression were detected by immunofluorescence and Western blot analy-sis.Results Cultured Caco-2 cell confluencd as monolayer with time passed.From 5th day,TEER increased, then reached 600Ω?cm2 at 15th day and lasted to 21 st day,there was little flux of lucifer yellow,transmission e-lectron microscopy also found cells differentiated better,had well-arranged villi and polarity alined as monolayer, forming completed tight junction which was the marker of intestinal epithelial barrier model in vitro.TEER de-creased and lucifer yellow flux increased in cells exposed to PAF.The permeability reached the peak when ex-posed to 100 nmol /L PAF(P <0.01 ),tight junction disrupted,ZO-1 protein expression downregulated,abnor-mal localization and distribution was assessed by immunofluorescence staining.Conclusion Cultured Caco-2 cells for 2-3w can be used to study intestinal epithelial barrier as a model in vitro.PAF increased intestinal epi-thelial permeability,which would correlate to the decreased protein expression and abnormal distribution of ZO-1.

The efficacy of laparoscopic-assisted hemicolectomy versus that of open hemicolectomy for right colon carcinoma / 实用医学杂志

Objective To compare the efficacy of laparoscopic-assisted hemicolectomy with that of open hemicolectomy for right colon carcinoma and to explore the safety and effectiveness of the formor procedure. Methods The clinical data on 46 patients who had undergone laparoscopic-assisted hemicolectomy and 68 patients who had received open hemicolectomy between December 2009 and December 2013 in our department were retrospectively analyzed. Length of postoperative hospital stay, surgical duration, amount of intraoperative blood loss, number of lymph node dissection, time to postoperative anal exhaust, surgical costs, postoperative complications, and survival rate were compared between the two groups. Results There were no statistical differences between the two grounps in gender, age, body mass index, pathological typing, depth of invasion, and total number of lymph node dissection. Length of hospital stay was 6.84 days in the group of laparoscopic-assisted hemicolectomy and 11.72 days in the group of open hemicolectomy , with a statistical significance. Surgical duration and treatment costs did not differ significantly between the two groups; while amount of intraoperative blood loss (76.63 mL vs. 141.5 mL) and time to postoperative anal exhaust differed significanly. Conclusions Laparoscopic-assisted hemicolectomy is safe and effective for treatment of colon cancer , It has advantages of small trauma, rapid postoperative recovery, and a nice-looking surgical incision.

A study on correlation of tumor-associated macrophages infiltration, MMP-2 expression and angiogenesis in colon carcinoma / 中国免疫学杂志

Objective:To study the correlation of tumor-associated macrophages infiltration , MMP-2 expression and angiogenesis in colon carcinoma by testing the MMP-2 through immunological methods ,and counting of macrophages and distributing of vessels in colonic adenocarcinoma at different differential degrees .Methods: Analyze the infiltration of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs),and count blood capillaries in 79 patients with colon carcinoma by immunohistochemical staining ,detect the expression of MMP-2 in macrophages by immunological methods .Analyze the relationship among numbers of macrophages and vessels , clinical pathology and expression of MMP-2.Results: Macrophages in colon carcinoma were labeled to brown yellow by murine monoclonal antibody to human.The number of macrophages was markedly higher than normal group (F=412.04,P<0.05); Variance of macrophages number had statistical significance in differentiatial degrees and Duck ′s staging of colon carcinoma ( t=10.80 and F=412.04,P<0.05);variance of microvessel density(MVD) had statistical significance in Duck′s staging of colon carcinoma(t=7.35, P<0.05 ) ,MVD in colon carcinoma patients with lymphatic metastasis was higher than patients without lymphatic metastasis ( t=6.77 , P<0.05).Expression of MMP-2 in colon carcinoma showed strong positive.Expression of MMP-2 in patients with lymphatic metastasis was higher than patients without lymphatic metastasis ( t=10.91 , P<0.05 ) . There was a positive relationship among MMP-2 expression,number of tumor-associated macrophages(TAMs) and MVD(r=0.451,0.672,P<0.05,respectively).Conclusion:MMP-2 and TAMs correlated closely with the development of colon carcinoma .TAMs in colon carcinoma can promote the angiogenesis ,growth and metastasis of the tumor by up-regulating the expression of MMP-2.

Mechanism of ethyl gallate induced the apoptosis of Lovo cells through mitochodrial pathway / 中国药学杂志

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of ethyl gallate in inducing apoptosis of human colon carcinoma Lovo cells. METHODS: Cultured human colon carcinoma Lovo cells in vitro were used as the research object. Morphological changes of apoptotic cells were observed by inverted microscope.AnnexinV-FITC/PI assay and DNA Ladder assay were performed to study the apoptotic effects. Immunocytochemistry was used to detect the expression of cleaved caspase-9 and cleaved caspase-3 proteins. RESULTS: Ethyl gallate had growth inhibition on colon cancer Lovo cells,the density was decrease: the apoptotic rates were increased with dose increase: Agarose gel electrophoresis showed evident DNA fragmentation: the expression of cleaved caspase-9 and cleaved caspase-3 proteins was increased in treated groups. CONCLUSION: Ethyl gallate could induce the apoptosis in Lovo cells through up-regulating the expression of cleaved caspase-9 and cleaved caspase-3 protein,and then activated the mitochondrial pathway.

Vaginal metastasis presenting as postmenopausal bleeding

Vaginal cancer is rare worldwide and represents 2% of all gynaecological cancers in Singapore. Primary vaginal malignancies are rare and vaginal metastases constitute the majority of vaginal malignancies. Most of these metastases arise from the cervix, endometrium or ovary, although they can also metastasise from distant sites such as the colon, breast and pancreas. We report a rare case of vaginal metastasis in a patient with previous gastric and rectal adenocarcinomas. An 89-year-old woman with a history of gastric and rectal malignancy presented with postmenopausal bleeding. A 2-cm vaginal tumour at the introitus was discovered upon examination. This case demonstrates the importance of performing a gynaecological examination during follow-up for patients with a history of malignancy. The prognosis for vaginal metastasis is poor, as it is often associated with disseminated disease. Depending on the extent of the lesions, radiotherapy or surgery can be considered.

Value of complete mesocolic excision for patients with colon carcinoma / 局解手术学杂志

Objective To explore the value of complete mesocolic excision ( CME) for patients with colon carcinoma. Methods The 68 patients with colon carcinoma were divided into CME group (n=34) and control group (n=34) randomly. The patients in CME group were managed CME and the control group were arranged traditional open operation. The operation condition, preoperative complications, a-mount of lymph node scavenged,and the relapse rate of the 2 groups were contrasted. Results The operation period,the hospital stays,period of passage of gas by anus,the drainage volume post 3 days of operation and the period of drainage tube extraction of CME group were respec-tively(158 ± 38) min,(13. 4 ± 4. 0),(2. 3 ± 0. 5) d,(123. 3 ± 20. 5) mL,(12. 3 ± 2. 5) d,with no difference compared to control group (P>0. 05). The intraoperative bleeding volume of CME group (112. 3 ± 35. 5) mL was less than that of control group (146. 6 ± 36. 7) mL (P0. 05). But the amount of lymph nodes scavenged of patients in TNM Ⅱ and Ⅲ of CME group (18. 6 ± 6. 7),(22. 6 ± 8. 6) was more than that of control group (15. 2 ± 4. 8),(16. 8 ± 6. 7)(P=0. 019 0,0. 002 8). The relapse rate in CME group (0. 0%) was lower than that in control group (17. 6%)(χ2 =4. 569 9,P=0. 032 5). Conclusion CME will not increase the risks of radical operation for colon carcinoma,but can scavenge more lymph nodes and decrease the tumor relapse rate.

PI3K/Akt/NF-κB regulate ABCB1/P-glycoprotein-mediated multidrug resistance in colon carcinoma cells / 中国癌症杂志

Background and purpose: Multidrug resistance (MDR) is the dominating obstacle to the chemotherapy. There is strong evidence that the phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3Ks) signaling pathway is involved in MDR phenotype, however, the mechanism of MDR occurrence is still unknown. This study tended to investigate the regulating effect of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and its downstream target genes in P-glycoprotein (P-gp) (ABCB1 gene encoding)-mediated MDR in human colon carcinoma HCT-116/L-OHP cells. Methods:Pretreatment with PI3K selective inhibitor LY294002 (20μmol/L) for 2 h, the sensitivity of L-OHP was evaluated by the CCK-8 (cell counting kit-8) assay in HCT-116/L-OHP cells, and the expressions of P-gp, LRP, MRP-2, Akt, p-Akt, IκB and p-IκB were evaluated by Western blot. The activity of ABCB1 promoter was evaluated by chromatin immunoprecipitation analysis (CHIP). Results: After inhibiting the activity of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, the IC50 value of L-OHP decreased from(157.48±16.73)μg/mL to (53.68±3.18)μg/mL in HCT-116/L-OHP cells, and the reversal index was 2.93 (P<0.01). The expressions of P-gp, p-Akt and p-IκB were down-regulation compared with the concrol group (P<0.01), but the expressions of LRP, MRP-2, Akt and IκB didn't change signiifcantly. CHIP result has conifrmed that NF-κB protein could bind to the region of ABCB1 gene promoter in HCT116/L-OHP cells. Conclusion:Blocking of PI3K/Akt/NF-kB signal pathway could increase the drug sensitivity to MDR cells, inhibit the phosphorylation of p-Akt and p-IκB, and reversing ABCB1/P-glycoprotein-mediated multidrug resistance in colon carcinoma cells.

Correlation analysis of serum adipokines and cytokines levels in obese patients with colon cancer / 国际检验医学杂志

Objective To explore the correlation between serum adipokines and cytokines levels in obese patients with colon cancer.Methods 53 patients with obese colon cancer treated in our hospital from January 2011 to June 2013 were selected as the observation group and at the same time 51 cases of non-obese colon cancer were selected as the control group.TNF-α,IGF-1,VEGF and adipokines levels were measured in the two groups.Results The IGF-1 level in the stage A-B and the stage C-D of the ob-servation group was significantly increased compared with the same stages of the control group (P <0.05).The TNF-α,IGF-1 and VEGF levels in the stage C-D of the observation group were significantly higher than those in the stage A-B (P <0.05 ),the TNF-αand VEGF levels in the stage C-D of the control group were significantly increased compared with the stage A-B (P <0.05).The visfatin and leptin levels in the stage A-B of the observation group were significantly increased compared with the same stages of the control group (P <0.05),the visfatin,resistin and leptin levels in the stage stage C-D of the observation group were significantly increased compared with the same stages of the control group (P <0.05).Visfatin was positively correlated with IGF-1 and VEGF (P <0.05),resistin was positively correlated with IGF-1 (P <0.05 ),leptin was positively correlated with TNF-α, IGF-1 and VEGF (P <0.05).Conclusion Obvious lipid metabolism and cellular cytokines disorders exist in obese colon cancer, their disorder level could promote the progression of colon cancer.

ADAM8 gene promotes proliferation of colon cancer cell HCT8 through AKT/mTOR signaling pathway / 中国生化药物杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of a disintegrin and metalloprotease domain(ADAM8)gene on colon cancer HCT8 cell proliferation and proliferation signal transduction pathways PI3K-Akt-mTOR. Methods Colon cancer HCT8 cells were cultured in vitro,and transfected with ADAM8 overexpression plasmid and RNA interfering plasmid. Cell proliferation were detected by EdU and MTS method assays. PI3K activity was measured by PI3K activity detection kit,Western Blot method was performed to detect the ratio of Akt and p-Akt and expression of mTOR. Results Compared with control group(1.00 ±0.12),the cell proliferation in ADAM8 overexpression group(1.22 ±0.13)was significantly higher (P<0.05)and in RNA interfering group(0.78 ±0.11)was significantly lower while PI3K activity had no significant changes in three groups. After ADAM8 overexpression,and the ratio of p-Akt/Akt and mTOR expression were increased significantly,while reduced significantly after RNA interferered. Conclusion ADAM8 can promote HCT8 cell proliferation through enhancing the phosphorylation of Akt and promoting the expression of mTOR.

D. candidum has in vitro anticancer effects in HCT-116 cancer cells and exerts in vivo anti-metastatic effects in mice

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: D. candidum is a traditional Chinese food or medicine widely used in Asia. There has been little research into the anticancer effects of D. candidum, particularly the effects in colon cancer cells. The aim of this study was to investigate the anticancer effects of D. candidum in vitro and in vivo. MATERIALS/METHODS: The in vitro anti-cancer effects on HCT-116 colon cancer cells and in vivo anti-metastatic effects of DCME (Dendrobium canidum methanolic extract) were examined using the experimental methods of MTT assay, DAPI staining, flow cytometry analysis, RT-PCR, and Western blot analysis. RESULTS: At a concentration of 1.0 mg/mL, DCME inhibited the growth of HCT-116 cells by 84%, which was higher than at concentrations of 0.5 and 0.25 mg/mL. Chromatin condensation and formation of apoptotic bodies were observed in cancer cells cultured with DCME as well. In addition, DCME induced significant apoptosis in cancer cells by upregulation of Bax, caspase 9, and caspase 3, and downregulation of Bcl-2. Expression of genes commonly associated with inflammation, NF-kappaB, iNOS, and COX-2, was significantly downregulated by DCME. DCME also exerted an anti-metastasis effect on cancer cells as demonstrated by decreased expression of MMP genes and increased expression of TIMPs, which was confirmed by the inhibition of induced tumor metastasis in colon 26-M3.1 cells in BALB/c mice. CONCLUSIONS: Our results demonstrated that D. candidum had a potent in vitro anti-cancer effect, induced apoptosis, exhibited anti-inflammatory activities, and exerted in vivo anti-metastatic effects.

Effects of Chinese herbal medication combined with nutrition intervention on perioperative nutrition in patients with colon carcinoma / 现代临床护理

Objective To investigate the effects of Chinese herbal medication combined with nutrition intervention on perioperative nutrition in patients with colon carcinoma.Methods Ninety-six patients with colon carcinoma were divided according to their odd or even number into the control group and the intervention group.The former were given routine nutrition and the latter Chinese herbal medication combined with nutrition intervention.Then the mini-nutritional assessment(MNA)was used to assess the changes before and after operation and the complications.Results The intervention group was significantly better than the control one in terms of all nutrition factors but hematoglobin(P<0.05).The incidences of complication and dystrophy in the intervention group were lower than in control group(P<0.05).Conclusion The application of Chinese herbal medication combined with nursing intervention is important for the improvement of their nutrition and the reduction of postoperative complications.