Effect of 17β-estradiol on the proliferation of condylar chondrocytes / 华西口腔医学杂志

OBJECTIVES@#To study the effects of 17β-estradiol (E2) on the regulation of the proliferation of condylar chondrocytes and provide a preliminary discussion on the role of phosphorylate-mammalian target of rapamycin (p-mTOR) in this regulatory process.@*METHODS@#Condylar chondrocytes were isolated from 6-week-old female rats for primary culture. Drug treatment with different concentrations of E2 and/or rapamycin (RAPA) was carried out on second-generation cells. Cell Counting Kit 8 was used to measure the cell viability of condylar chondrocytes after culture for 24, 48, or 72 h, and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was applied to detect the relative gene expression of estrogen receptor alpha (ERα), estrogen receptor beta (ERβ), collagen type Ⅱ (COLⅡ), autophagy-related gene 6 (Beclin-1), and autophagy-related gene 5 (ATG-5). Western blot was employed to determine the relative protein expression of ERα, ERβ, Beclin-1, lipid-modified light chain 3B (LC3-Ⅱ), and p-mTOR.@*RESULTS@#E2 could significantly promote the proliferation of chondrocytes cultured @*CONCLUSIONS@#At a concentration of 10

Association between estrogen, vitamin d and microrna17 gene polymorphisms and periapical lesions

Abstract This study evaluated the association between polymorphisms in genes encoding estrogen receptors 1 (ESR1) and 2 (ESR2), vitamin D receptor (VDR) and in microRNA17 (which binds to ESR1 and VDR) with persistent apical periodontitis (PAP) after the endodontic treatment. We included 162 patients who completed endodontic treatment at least one year ago and presented apical periodontitis at the beginning of the root canal therapy. Clinical and radiographic exams were performed to evaluate the presence of PAP or healthy periradicular tissues (healed). Saliva samples were collected as a genomic DNA. The genotyping of ESR1 (rs2234693 and rs9340799), ESR2 (rs1256049 and rs4986938), VDR (rs739837 and rs2228570) and miRNA17 (rs4284505) were performed by real-time PCR. Chi-square test was used to the distribution of genotype and allele frequencies. Haplotype analysis was also performed. Eighty-nine patients were included in the "healed" group and 73 in the "PAP" group. No association was found between the allelic and genotypic polymorphisms studied and PAP (p>0.05). Haplotype analysis also did not demonstrated an association (p>0.05). In conclusion, the genetic polymorphisms in ESR1, ESR2, VDR and miRNA17 are not associated with PAP.

Resumo Este estudo avaliou a associação entre polimorfismos em genes que codificam os receptores de estrogênio 1 (ESR1) e 2 (ESR2), receptor de vitamina D (VDR) e no microRNA17 (que se liga à ESR1 e VDR) e a periodontite apical persistente (PAP) após o tratamento endodôntico. Foram incluídos 162 pacientes com tratamento endodôntico concluído há pelo menos um ano e que apresentavam periodontite apical no início da terapia endodôntica. Exames clínicos e radiográficos foram realizados para avaliar a presença de PAP ou tecidos perirradiculares saudáveis (cicatrizados). As amostras de saliva foram coletadas como fonte de DNA genômico. A genotipagem de ESR1 (rs2234693 e rs9340799), ESR2 (rs1256049 e rs4986938), VDR (rs739837 e rs2228570) e miRNA17 (rs4284505) foram realizadas por PCR em tempo real. O teste do qui-quadrado foi utilizado para a distribuição das frequências genotípicas e alélicas. A análise de haplótipos também foi realizada. Oitenta e nove pacientes foram incluídos no grupo "curado" e 73 no grupo "PAP". Não foi encontrada associação entre os polimorfismos alélicos e genotípicos estudados e a PAP (p>0,05). Concluí-se que os polimorfismos genéticos em ESR1, ESR2, VDR e miRNA17 não estão associados à PAP.

Mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine balancing Yin-Yang by targeting ERα/ERβ and its application in treatment of menopausal syndrome / 中国中药杂志

The coordination and unification of Yin and Yang are the basis of normal human life activities. Along with the age growth and aging of the body, women will suffer from menopausal syndrome during menopause. In addition to the significant changes in the genital system, there are also pathological manifestations in estrogen target points including bone, nerve and cardiovascular systems, due to the imbalance of Yin and Yang. Besides the insufficiency of estrogen, the main cause of menopausal syndrome is the changes in the response of target organs to estrogen. In other words, the biological effects mediated by estrogen receptor(ER) alpha and beta subtypes in target cells are often different or even opposite; the changes of expression level and ratio of ERα and ERβ are also important causes for the abnormal estrogenic effects in target organs and the imbalance of Yin and Yang of the body. Therefore, on one hand, the therapeutic mechanism of drugs is ER-mediated estrogenic effect. On the other hand, the drugs have a regulatory effect on ER subtype expression in target cells and Yin-Yang state in target organs and even organisms, so as to cause further changes in the response of target cells to estrogen or estrogenic components, and exert its therapeutic effects. This paper reviews the pharmacological mechanism of gynecological traditional Chinese medicine in harmonizing Yin and Yang in estrogen-positive target cells and the clinical efficacy in the following aspects, including estrogen and its mechanism, the estrogenic effect of ER in traditional Chinese medicine and the mechanism of ER subtype in balancing Yin and Yang and mediating and regulating the main target tissues in menopausal syndrome treatment.

Effects of ICI 182, 780, an ERα and ERß antagonist, and G-1, a GPER agonist, on autophagy in breast cancer cells / Efeitos do antagonista seletivo do REα e do REß ICI 182, 780 e do agonista de GPER G-1 no processo de autofagia em células de câncer de mama

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate if ICI 182,780 (fulvestrant), a selective estrogen receptor alpha/beta (ERα/ERβ) antagonist, and G-1, a selective G-protein-coupled receptor (GPER) agonist, can potentially induce autophagy in breast cancer cell lines MCF-7 and SKBr3, and how G-1 affects cell viability. Methods Cell viability in MCF-7 and SKBr3 cells was assessed by the MTT assay. To investigate the autophagy flux, MCF-7 cells were transfected with GFP-LC3, a marker of autophagosomes, and analyzed by real-time fluorescence microscopy. MCF-7 and SKBr3 cells were incubated with acridine orange for staining of acidic vesicular organelles and analyzed by flow cytometry as an indicator of autophagy. Results Regarding cell viability in MCF-7 cells, ICI 182,780 and rapamycin, after 48 hours, led to decreased cell proliferation whereas G-1 did not change viability over the same period. The data showed that neither ICI 182,780 nor G-1 led to increased GFP-LC3 puncta in MCF-7 cells over the 4-hour observation period. The cytometry assay showed that ICI 182,780 led to a higher number of acidic vesicular organelles in MCF-7 cells. G-1, in turn, did not have this effect in any of the cell lines. In contrast, ICI 182,780 and G-1 did not decrease cell viability of SKBr3 cells or induce formation of acidic vesicular organelles, which corresponds to the final step of the autophagy process in this cell line. Conclusion The effect of ICI 182,780 on increasing acidic vesicular organelles in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer cells appears to be associated with its inhibitory effect on estrogen receptors, and GPER does notseem to be involved. Understanding these mechanisms may guide further investigations of these receptors' involvement in cellular processes of breast cancer resistance.

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar o efeito dos compostos ICI 182,780 (fulvestranto), um antagonista seletivo dos receptores de estrógeno alfa/beta (REα/REβ), e do G-1, um agonista seletivo de receptores de estrógeno acoplados a proteínas-G (GPER), na possível indução de autofagia em linhagens de câncer de mama MCF-7 e SKBr3, bem como o efeito de G-1 na viabilidade celular. Métodos A viabilidade celular de células MCF-7 e SKBr3 foi avaliada pelo ensaio com MTT. Para investigar a indução da autofagia, células MCF-7 foram transfectadas com GFP-LC3, um marcador de autofagossomos, e analisadas por microscopia de fluorescência em tempo real. As células MCF-7 e SKBr3 foram incubadas com o indicador de compartimentos ácidos laranja de acridina e analisadas por citometria de fluxo como indicativo para autofagia. Resultados Em células MCF-7, o ICI 182,780 e rapamicina após 48 horas levaram à diminuição da viabilidade celular, enquanto o G-1 não alterou a viabilidade no mesmo período de tratamento. Nem o ICI 182,780 e nem o G-1 induziram aumento na pontuação de GFP-LC3 em células MCF-7 até 4 horas. Já os ensaios de citometria de fluxo demonstraram que ICI 182,780 levou ao aumento de compartimentos ácidos em células MCF-7. O G-1 não aumentou estes parâmetros em ambas as linhagens. Por outro lado, ICI 182,780 e G-1 não induziram à redução da viabilidade em células SKBr3 e nem à formação de compartimentos ácidos, como etapa final do processo autofágico. Conclusão O aumento de compartimentos ácidos pelo ICI 182,780 em células de câncer de mama positivas para receptores de estrógeno parece estar associado com seu efeito inibidor de receptores de estrógeno, mas sem o envolvimento de GPER. A compreensão desses mecanismos pode direcionar estudos sobre o envolvimento dos receptores nos processos celulares de resistência do câncer de mama.

Correlation between estrogen receptor β and ABCC11 gene single nucleotide polymorphisms and axillary osmidrosis / 中南大学学报(医学版)

To explore the correlation between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of hormone receptor gene or other related genes and axillary osmidrosis (AO).
 Methods: Whole blood samples of 219 patients with AO and 159 normal people were collected, and their genomic DNA was extracted. SNPs of 49 selected gene loci were detected and analyzed by using matrix-assisted laser analysis and ionization time of flight mass spectrometry and other related technologies.
 Results: There were significant differences in SNPs at rs1256061 of estrogen receptor β gene and rs17822931, rs16945916 and rs62058521 in ABCC11 gene between the AO patients and normal people (all P<0.01). 81.1% of patients with AO carried G allele at rs1256061, while only 63.2% of normal people carried G allele; 96.3% of patients with AO carried G allele at rs17822931, while only 4.4% of the normal people carried G allele; 28.6% of the patients with armpit odor carried the G allele of rs16945916, while only 0.6% of the normal people carried G allele; 28.0% of patients with AO carried G allele at rs62058521, while only 0.6% of the normal people carried G allele.
 Conclusion: SNPs of rs1256061 at the locus of estrogen receptor gene are correlated with the pathogenesis of AO, while SNPs at multiple loci (rs16945916, rs62058521 and rs17822931) in ABCC11 gene are correlated with the pathogenesis of AO.

Sex hormones alter the response of Toll-like receptor 3 to its specific ligand in fallopian tube epithelial cells / 대한생식의학회지

OBJECTIVE: The fallopian tubes play a critical role in the early events of fertilization. The rapid innate immune defense is an important part of the fallopian tubes. Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3), as a part of the innate immune system, plays an important role in detecting viral infections. In this basic and experimental study, the effect of sex hormones on the function of TLR3 in the OE-E6/E7 cell line was investigated. METHODS: The functionality of TLR3 in this cell line was evaluated by cytokine measurements (interleukin [IL]-6 and IL-1b) and the effects of sex hormones on TLR3 were tested by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit. Additionally, TLR3 small interfering RNA (siRNA) and a TLR3 function-blocking antibody were used to confirm our findings. RESULTS: The production of IL-6 significantly increased in the presence of polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid (poly(I:C)) as the TLR3 ligand. Using a TLR3-siRNA-ransfected OE-E6/E7 cell line and function-blocking antibody confirmed that cytokine production was due to TLR3. In addition, 17-β estradiol and progesterone suppressed the production of IL-6 in the presence and absence of poly(I:C). CONCLUSION: These results imply that sex hormones exerted a suppressive effect on the function of TLR3 in the fallopian tube cell line when different concentrations of sex hormones were present. The current results also suggest that estrogen receptor beta and nuclear progesterone receptor B are likely to mediate the hormonal regulation of TLR3, as these two receptors are the main estrogen and progesterone receptors in OE-E6/E7 cell line.

Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma Sub-Typing by ARID1A Expression

PURPOSE: Loss of AT-rich DNA-interacting domain 1A (ARID1A) has been identified as a driving mutation of ovarian clear cell carcinoma (O-CCC), a triple-negative ovarian cancer that is intermediary between serous and endometrioid subtypes, in regards to molecular and clinical behaviors. However, about half of O-CCCs still express BAF250a, the protein encoded by ARID1A. Herein, we aimed to identify signatures of ARID1A-positive O-CCC in comparison with its ARID1A-negative counterpart. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seventy cases of O-CCC were included in this study. Histologic grades and patterns of primary tumor, molecular marker immunohistochemistry profiles, and clinical outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS: Forty-eight (69%) O-CCCs did not express BAF250a, which were designated as "ARID1A-negative." The other 22 (31%) O-CCCs were designated as "ARID1A-positive." ARID1A-positive tumors were more likely to be histologically of high grades (41% vs. 10%, p=0.003), ERβ-positive (45% vs. 17%, p=0.011), and less likely to be HNF1β-positive (77% vs. 96%, p=0.016) and E-cadherin-positive (59% vs. 83%, p=0.028) than ARID1A-negative tumors. Patient age, parity, tumor stage were not significantly different in between the two groups. Cancer-specific survival was not significantly different either. CONCLUSION: We classified O-CCCs according to ARID1A expression status. ARID1A-positive O-CCCs exhibited distinct immunohistochemical features from ARID1A-negative tumors, suggesting a different underlying molecular event during carcinogenesis.

Regulation of semaphorin 4D expression and cell proliferation of ovarian cancer by ERalpha and ERbeta

Ovarian cancer is one of the most common malignancies in women. Semaphorin 4D (sema 4D) is involved in the progress of multiple cancers. In the presence of estrogen-like ligands, estrogen receptors (ERα and ERβ) participate in the progress of breast and ovarian cancers by transcriptional regulation. The aim of the study was to investigate the role of sema 4D and elucidate the regulatory pattern of ERα and ERβ on sema 4D expression in ovarian cancers. Sema 4D levels were up-regulated in ovarian cancer SKOV-3 cells. Patients with malignant ovarian cancers had significantly higher sema 4D levels than controls, suggesting an oncogene role of sema 4D in ovarian cancer. ERα expressions were up-regulated in SKOV-3 cells compared with normal ovarian IOSE80 epithelial cells. Conversely, down-regulation of ERβ was observed in SKOV-3 cells. Forced over-expression of ERα and ERβ in SKOV-3 cells was manipulated to establish ERα+ and ERβ+ SKOV-3 cell lines. Incubation of ERα+ SKOV-3 cells with ERs agonist 17β-estradiol (E2) significantly enhanced sema 4D expression and rate of cell proliferation. Incubated with E2, ERβ+ SKOV-3 cells showed lower sema 4D expression and cell proliferation. Blocking ERα and ERβ activities with ICI182-780 inhibitor, sema 4D expressions and cell proliferation of ERα+ and ERβ+ SKOV-3 cells were recovered to control levels. Taken together, the data showed that sema 4D expression was positively correlated with the progress of ovarian cancer. ERα positively regulated sema 4D expression and accelerated cell proliferation. ERβ negatively regulated sema 4D expression and inhibited cell multiplication.

Analysis of polymorphisms in Interleukin 10, NOS2A, and ESR2 genes in chronic and aggressive periodontitis

Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the IL10, NOS2A, and ESR2 genes and chronic periodontitis (CP) and aggressive periodontitis (AgP). Three groups of patients underwent periodontal and radiographic evaluations: CP (n = 61), AgP (n = 50), and periodontally healthy (control group=61). Genomic DNA was extracted from oral epithelial cells and used for genotyping by real-time polymerase chain reaction using TaqMan® probes. The investigated SNPs were: -1087G > A, -819C > T and -592C > A in the IL10; +2087G > A in the NOS2A, and +1730G > A in the ESR2 gene. Differences in genotype and allele frequencies of each polymorphism and some individual characteristics were analyzed using the chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Analysis of SNPs and haplotypes in the IL10 and SNP in the ESR2 gene did not present any significant association with AgP or CP. The +2087G allele of the NOS2A gene tended to be significantly associated with periodontal disease. Patients carrying the genotype +2087GG in the NOS2A gene were genetically protected against the development of CP (p = 0.05; OR = 0.44; 95%CI = 0.20-0.95). This result showed greater significance when patients with AgP and CP were combined (total PD) (p = 0.03; OR = 0.46; 95%CI = 0.23-0.92). In conclusion, the studied Brazilian population had a significantly higher frequency of the GG genotype for the +2087 SNP in the NOS2A gene in individuals without periodontitis, although statistical significance was not maintained after multiple logistic regression.

Effects of compound malt pills on expressions of ERα and ERβ in ovaries of rats with letrozole-induced polycystic ovarian syndrome / 中南大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the effect of compound malt pills (CMP) on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) rat model induced by letrozole and the underlying mechanisms.
@*METHODS@#To establish a PCOS rat model, 48 female SD rats aged 6 weeks were randomly divided into 6 groups (n=8): A normal group, a model control group, a positive control group, a low-dose CMP group, a middle-dose CMP group, and a high-dose CMP group. Rats were treated for 21 days after the PCOS model was successfully established. Ovarian morphology changes were observed, and the expressions of ERα and ERβ was examined by immunohistochemistry, Western blot and RT-PCR, respectively.
@*RESULTS@#Compared with the normal group, the number of follicular cystic dilatation in the model control group was increased and the granulosa cells were decreased. After the treatment, the number of follicular cystic dilatation was reduced compared with the model control group, but the primordial follicles, corpus luteum and granulosa cells were increased. The expressions of ERα and ERβ in the model control group were significantly decreased (P<0.01), which were increased in the intervention groups (P<0.05 or P<0.01).
@*CONCLUSION@#CMP may play a role in the treatment of PCOS by regulating the expressions of ERα and ERβ.

Distribución de receptores de estrógenos beta en el ovario de ovejas prepúberes / Beta estrogen receptors distribution in the ovary of ewe lambs

Las hormonas esteroidales tienen un papel esencial en la fisiología reproductiva, actúan en el ovario estableciendo comunicación entre este y la glándula hipofisiaria y también en forma paracrina como reguladores locales. Se ha descrito expresión de receptores de estrógeno a nivel de ovarios fetales, neonatales y adulto, siendo necesario determinar cuales son los tipos celulares que expresan estos receptores. El ovario ovino es estereogénico activo desde la etapa fetal y por lo tanto los esteroides desempeñan un importante papel en el desarrollo gonadal. La regulación del crecimiento folicular está relacionado a varios factores por un lado la secreción de gonadotropinas por la hipófisis interviene durante el desarrollo folicular tardío, existiendo evidencias de una acción intra-ovárica directa de los estrógenos, en la regulación del crecimiento folicular temprano. Nuestro objetivo fue, evaluar la expresión y distribución de receptores de estrógeno b en las distintas poblaciones celulares del ovario de la oveja prepúber.

Steroid hormones play an essential role in reproductive physiology, acting in the ovary establishing communication between it and the pituitary gland as well as local paracrine regulators. Described estrogen receptor expression level fetal, neonatal and adult ovaries, which are necessary to determine the cell types that express these receptors. Sheep ovarian stereogenic is active from the fetal stage and therefore steroids play an important role in gonadal development. The regulation of follicle growth is related to several factors on the one hand the secretion of gonadotropins by the pituitary follicular development occurring during late, there was evidence of a direct intra-ovarian estrogen action in the early follicular growth regulation. Our objective was to evaluate the expression and distribution of estrogen receptor b in different cell populations of the ovary of prepubertal sheep.

Efecto del aceite de Chia rico en ácidos graso w-3 sobre el desarrollo de un adenocarcinoma de mama murino

El cáncer de mama (CM) es el tumor más frecuente entre las mujeres. Aproximadamente, el 75% de los casos son receptor de estrógeno (ER) positivo. En particular, ERα promueve el desarrollo tumoral mientras que ERβ tendría efectos anti-proliferativos. Ha sido demostrado que los acidos grasos poliinsaturados (PUFAs) y sus derivados modulan el proceso carcinogénico. Sin embargo, aún no se conocen totalmente los mecanismos que emplean estas moléculas para regular este proceso. Nos propusimos estudiar el efecto de los PUFAs ω-3 en variables biológicas implicadas en el desarrollo de un carcinoma de mama murino, tanto in vivo como in vitro. El aceite de chía es rico en ácido αlinolénico (ALA 18:3 ω-3), mientras que el de maíz es fuente de ácido linoleico (LA 18:2 ω-6). ALA y LA son precursores de eicosanoides con efectos opuestos en el CM y también producen especies reactivas del oxígeno (ROS) que pueden modular la expresión de NFκB, un factor de transcripción con un rol controversial en la carcinogénesis. Nos propusimos determinar los posibles procesos que pueden ser activados por los PUFAs ω-3 en el CM. 40 ratones BALB/c fueron alimentados con una dieta rica en aceite de chía (ChO) o aceite de maíz (CO) y se inocularon con una línea celular murina de CM, LM3. Después de 35 días, la incidencia tumoral fue mayor en los ratones alimentados con CO en comparación con los ratones alimentados con ChO (100 vs 85%, p <0,05). El peso (1,0±0,2 vs 2,2±0,2 g, p <0,05) y el volumen tumoral (4,4±0,4 vs 7,2 ± 1,0 mm3, p <0,05), así como el número de metástasis (7,4±0,8 vs 10,0±0,1, p <0.05) fueron más bajos, mientras que el tiempo de latencia del tumor (22±1 vs 15±2 d, p <0,05) fue mayor en los ratones alimentados con la dieta ChO. Se observó una disminución del número de mitosis y un mayor número de cuerpos apoptóticos, además de una mayor infiltración de linfocitos-T (células CD3+) en el grupo ChO, respecto del grupo CO (p <0,05).

Breast cancer (BC) is the most common tumour where estrogen receptor (ER) plays a key role. ERα promotes tumour growth, while ERβ has an anti-proliferative effect. It has been demonstrated that ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) consumption as well as its derivated metabolites are allowed to modulate carcinogenesis although the molecular mechanisms are not fully understood. The study was aimed to determine the possible mechanisms that are activated by dietary lipids regulating BC growth in-vivo and in-vitro. Chia oil is rich in α-linolenic acid (ALA 18:3 ω-3), while corn oil is rich in linoleic acid (LA 18:2 ω-6). ALA and LA are precursors of eicosanoid with opposite effects in BC and also generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), which could affect NFκB, a transcription factor with a controversial role in carcinogenesis. 40 BALB/c mice were fed with a diet rich in Chia Oil (ChO) or Corn Oil (CO) and inoculated with LM3, a BC murine cell line. After 35 days, tumour incidence was higher in CO-fed mice compared with ChO-fed mice (100 vs 85%, p <0.05). Tumour weight (1.0±0.2 vs 2.2±0.2 g, p <0.05) and volume (4.4±0.4 vs 7.2±1.0 mm, p <0.05) as well as metastasis number (7.4±0.8 vs 10.0±0.1, p <0.05) were lower, whereas tumour latency time (22±1 vs 15±2 d, p <0.05) was longer in ChO-fed mice. A lower number of mitosis and a higher number of apoptotic bodies besides higher T-lymphocyte infiltration was observed in ChO with respect to COgroup (p <0.05). Tumours cell membranes from ChO-fed mice showed a higher percentage of PUFAs ω-3 compared with those from CO-fed mice and generated lower amounts of ω-6 pro-inflammatory eicosanoids such as 13(S)-HODE, 15(S)HETE and 5(S)-HETE (p <0.05).

Mitochondrial estrogen receptor β inhibits non-small cell lung cancer cell apoptosis via interaction with Bad / 南方医科大学学报

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the molecular mechanisms by which mitochondrial estrogen receptor β (ERβ) suppresses non-small cell lung cancer cell apoptosis induced by apoptotic stimulations.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The mitochondrial localization of ERβ in non-small cell lung cancer cell lines A549 and 201T was determined using immunofluorescence and Western blotting. The changes of apoptosis of the cells with mitochondrial ERβ overexpression or knockdown in response to cisplatin and STS treatments were assessed, and mitochondrial ERβ interaction with the pro-apoptotic protein Bad was detected using co-immunoprecipitation and Western blotting.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>ERβ was localized in the mitochondria in A549 and 201T cells. ERβ overexpression significantly reduced while ERβ knockdown increased Bax activation and cell apoptosis induced by cisplatin and STS. Mitochondrial ERβ interaction with pro-apoptotic protein Bad may suppress Bax activation and its translocation to the mitochondria.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Mitochondrial ERβ can suppress apoptosis of non-small cell lung cancer cells induced by cisplatin or STS through interaction with Bad, suggesting the value of mitochondrial ERβ as a new therapeutic target for treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.</p>

Cloning and regulation of pig estrogen related receptor β gene (ESRRB) promoter / 生物工程学报

The estrogen related receptor family member Esrrb (Estrogen related receptor β) is a gene that expresses in the early stage of embryo and plays an important role in the core pluripotent network. Its function has been analyzed in human and mouse, although no report so far related to pig. Therefore, to explore its mechanism of transcriptional regulation and expression pattern, we cloned a 3.3 kb pig ESRRB promoter by PCR and constructed the green fluorescence protein (GFP) reporter vector pE3.3. We used these vectors to study the ESRRB expression pattern in 293T, Hela and C2C12. Sequence was analyzed for regulatory elements that share homology to known transcription factor binding sites by TFSEARCH and JASPER program. Some pluripotency related genes such as SMAD, STAT3, MYC, KLF4 and ESRRB have been found within the 3.3 kb sequence by co-transfected pig ESRRB promoter and these potential regulators. We found that ESRRB only expressed in 293T and SMAD could activate ESRRB expression obviously. To determine the core promoter region, a series of ESRRB promoter fragments with gradually truncated 5'-end were produced by PCR and inserted into pGL3-Basic vector. After transient transfection into 293T, dual luciferase assay was used to measure these promoter activities. The result suggested that the core promoter of pig ESRRB located within -25 bp to -269 bp region. These results suggest that these transcription factor binding sites and the core promoter region may be essential for transcriptional regulation of pig ESRRB gene.

Expression of Ki-67 and estrogen receptor in the uterus of mice with autoimmune premature ovarian failure induced by peptide zona pellucida 3 / 南方医科大学学报

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the histomorphology and the expressions of the proliferation marker Ki-67 and estrogen receptor in the uterus of mice with autoimmune premature ovarian failure (POF) induced by zona pellucida 3 peptide (pZP3).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Autoimmune POP models were established in 20 female BALB/c mice (7-8 weeks old) by immunization with pZP3 and another 20 mice served as the control group. The POP models were verified by vaginal cytology, serum sex hormones, ovary histomorphology and ZP3 antibody immunohistochemistry. The histomorphology and expressions of Ki-67, estrogen receptor α and estrogen receptor β in the uterus of the mice were detected.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Autoimmune POP models were established successfully in 80% of the mice at 8 weeks after the immunization. Compared with those in the control group, the mice in the model group showed a smaller volume of the uterus, thinner endometrium and a reduced number of glands. The luminal epithelial cells, glandular epithelial cells and stromal cells in the uterus of the model mice all presented with a lower expression of Ki-67 than those in the control group, and Ki-67 translocation from the nuclei to the cytoplasm was found in the model group. The luminal epithelial cells, glandular epithelial cells and stromal cells showed positive ERα immunoreactivity in the model group but not in the control group. No obvious ERβ expression was found in the uterus in either of the groups.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>pZP3 can induce autoimmune POP, cause suppressed proliferation of the endometrial epithelial cells and stromal cells, and reduce the cellular expression of ERα in the uterus of mice.</p>

Estrogen receptor-β expression in laryngeal carcinoma: correlation with the expression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition specific biomarkers / 临床耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To detect the expression of ERβ in laryngeal carcinoma and the its correlation with the expression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT) specific biomarkers.@*METHOD@#Picture MT-Pv9000 was used to detect ERβ and EMT in 72 cases of human aqueous laryngeal carcinoma and 8 cases of adjacent non-neoplastic laryngeal mucosa by immunohistochemistry.@*RESULT@#The positive rates of ERβ in tumors and adjacent non-neoplastic laryngeal mucosa were 27.78% and 25.00%, respectively. The differences were not significant (P > 0.05). The abnormal expression rates of E-cadherin and β-catenin were 61.11% and 76.39% respectively. The expression of ERβ correlated negatively with the loss of E-cadherin, nuclear translocation of β-catenin and increased TNM stage. The differences were significant (P < 0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#The positive expressions of ERβ suggest a good prognosis in the differentiation, clinical stages and lymphatic metastasis of the laryngeal carcinoma. The underlying mechanism may be related with the abnormal expressions of E-cadherin and β-catenin.

Progress in study of selective ERβ ligands / 药学学报

Estrogen receptors (ERs) are members of nuclear receptors and related to several diseases such as cancer, inflammation and osteoporosis. ERs have two forms, ERα and ERβ, which have different functions and organism distributions. Compounds selectively targeting ERβ can regulate important physiological functions and avoid the side effects caused by targeting ERα. Therefore, selective ERβ ligands have received considerable research interest in recent years. In this article, different kinds of selective ERβ ligands were summarized and their structure-activity relationships were also analyzed.

Cancer therapy using natural ligands that target estrogen receptor beta / 中国天然药物

Estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) is one of the two key receptors (ERα, ERβ) that facilitate biological actions of 17β-estradiol (E2). ERβ is widely expressed in many tissues, and its expression is reduced or lost during progression of many tumors. ERβ facilitates estrogen signaling by both genomic (classical and non-classical) and extra-nuclear signaling. Emerging evidence suggests that ERβ functions as a tissue-specific tumor suppressor with anti-proliferative actions. Recent studies have identified a number of naturally available selective ERβ agonists. Targeting ERβ using its naturally available ligands is an attractive approach for treating and preventing cancers. This review presents the beneficial actions of ERβ signaling and clinical utility of several natural ERβ ligands as potential cancer therapy.

Association of Estrogen Receptor Gene Polymorphisms and Primary Biliary Cirrhosis in a Chinese Population: A Case-Control Study / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a chronic and slowly progressive cholestatic liver disease characterized by destruction of the interlobular bile ducts and a striking female predominance. The aim of this study was to identify associations between estrogen receptor (ESR) gene polymorphisms with the risk of developing PBC and abnormal serum liver tests in a Chinese population.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Thirty-six patients with PBC (case group) and 35 healthy individuals (control group) from the First Hospital of Jilin University were studied. Whole genomic DNA was extracted from all the participants. Three single-nucleotide polymorphisms (rs2234693, rs2228480, and rs3798577) from ESR1 and two (rs1256030 and rs1048315) from ESR2 were analyzed by a pyrosequencing method. Demographic data and liver biochemical data were collected.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Subjects with the T allele at ESR2 rs1256030 had 1.5 times higher risk of developing PBC than those with the C allele (odds ratio [OR] = 2.1277, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.1872-4.5517). Haplotypes TGC of ESR1 rs2234693, rs2228480, and rs3798577 were risk factors for having PBC. The C allele at ESR1 rs2234693 was associated with abnormal alkaline phosphatase (OR = 5.2469, 95% CI = 1.3704-20.0895) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (OR = 3.4286, 95% CI = 1.0083-13.6578) levels in PBC patients.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>ESR2 rs1256030 T allele may be a significant risk factor for the development of PBC. Screening for patients with gene polymorphisms may help to make early diagnoses in patients with PBC.</p>

Low-dose nonylphenol promotes the proliferation of DU-145 cells and expression of membrane estrogen receptor GPR30 in DU-145 cells / 中华男科学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the effects of low-dose exogenous estrogen nonylphenol (NP) on the proliferation of human prostate cancer cell lines DU-145 and the expression of the membrane estrogen receptor GPR30 in the DU-145 cells.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>We exposed DU-145 cells to different concentrations of NP for 24 hours, followed by measurement of the half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of the cells by cell proliferation assay and determination of the concentration of exposure to low-dose NP. We also observed the expressions of 3 estrogen receptors (ER), including ER-alpha, ER-beta and membrane estrogen receptor GPR30, in the DU-145 cells exposed to low-dose NP by RT-PCR.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Cell proliferation assay showed that within a certain range of doses, NP inhibited the proliferation of the DU-145 cells with an IC50 of 46 micromol/L, a much lower dose of NP than IC50, 0.01, 0.1.1 micromol/l NP, that can promote the proliferation of DU-145 cells. The results of RT-PCR indicated that the expressions of the three ERs in the DU-145 cells were similar to those in prostate epithelial cells, and that low-dose NP promoted the expression of GPR30.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Membrane estrogen receptor GPR30 may play a role in low-dose NP promoting the proliferation of DU-145 cells.</p>