A screening system for anti-metastatic small-molecule compounds based on perinucleolar compartment prevalence in liver cancer cells / 中华肝脏病杂志

Objective@#To establish a screening system for anti-metastatic small-molecule compounds based on perinucleolar compartment (PNC) prevalence in liver cancer cells and to investigate its validity.@*Methods@#Polypyrimidine tract-binding protein (PTB) monoclonal antibody was used to measure the PNC prevalence in HepG2, HepG2M, and Huh7 cells, and wound healing assay and transwell assay were used to analyze the migration and invasion abilities of hepatoma cells. HepG2M cells were used as the model for the screening of anti-metastatic small-molecule compounds, and after the treatment with the compounds A1, A4, and E696, qPCR was used to measure the expression of metastasis-related miRNAs (miR-141 and miR-200c). A one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison of data between multiple groups.@*Results@#PTB immunofluorescence assay showed that HepG2M cells had the highest PNC prevalence, followed by Huh7 and HepG2 cells, and PNC prevalence was positively correlated with the metastasis and invasion abilities of hepatoma cells. The PNC prevalence of HepG2M cells was reduced to 22.88% ±4.61% by A1, 14.22% ± 3.05% by A4, and 26.12% ± 4.94% by E696. Wound healing assay showed that the 48-hour scratch ratio increased from 17.70% ± 3.34% to 64.50% ± 2.65%, 83.40% ± 5.10%, and 57.20% ± 3.06% (F = 171.1, P < 0.01), respectively. Transwell assay showed that the number of invasive cells was reduced from 264.33 ± 30.50 to 104.33 ± 13.50, 58.00 ± 11.00, and 111.33 ± 19.50 (F = 59.87, P < 0.01), respectively. The anti-metastatic effect of these three compounds was positively correlated with their ability to destroy PNC. A4 upregulated the expression of miR-141 and miR-200c in a dose-dependent manner, and after HepG2M cells were treated with A4 at a concentration of 5 μM, 10 μM, or 20 μM, the level of miR-141 was increased to 3.61 ± 0.78, 8.12 ± 1.15, and 18.24 ± 2.44 folds (F = 88.01, P < 0.01), respectively, and that of miR-200c was increased to 2.82 ± 0.43, 4.82 ± 0.89, and 10.74 ± 1.22 folds (F = 87.94, P < 0.01), respectively.@*Conclusion@#The screening system for anti-metastatic small-molecule compounds based on PNC prevalence can provide an effective technical platform for research and development of anti-metastatic drugs for liver cancer.

Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes as a new therapeutic strategy for liver diseases

The administration of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) as a therapy for liver disease holds great promise. MSCs can differentiate into hepatocytes, reduce liver inflammation, promote hepatic regeneration and secrete protective cytokines. However, the risks of iatrogenic tumor formation, cellular rejection and infusional toxicity in MSC transplantation remain unresolved. Accumulating evidence now suggests that a novel cell-free therapy, MSC-secreted exosomes, might constitute a compelling alternative because of their advantages over the corresponding MSCs. They are smaller and less complex than their parent cells and, thus, easier to produce and store, they are devoid of viable cells, and they present no risk of tumor formation. Moreover, they are less immunogenic than their parent cells because of their lower content in membrane-bound proteins. This paper reviews the biogenesis of MSC exosomes and their physiological functions, and highlights the specific biochemical potential of MSC-derived exosomes in restoring tissue homeostasis. In addition, we summarize the recent advances in the role of exosomes in MSC therapy for various liver diseases, including liver fibrosis, acute liver injury and hepatocellular carcinoma. This paper also discusses the potential challenges and strategies in the use of exosome-based therapies for liver disease in the future.

Diagnostic value of multi-slice spiral CT for emergency traumatic liver and spleen rupture / 西安交通大学学报(医学版)

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of multi-slice spiral CT (MSCT)for traumatic spleen and liver rupture.Methods We made a retrospective analysis of 140 cases of liver and spleen injury with clinical manifestations confirmed by operation.MSCT examination results and clinical data were compared.Results Of the 140 cases,male patients outnumbered female ones,and the peak age was 10 - 30 years old.The injuries were most commonly attributed to traffic accident and falling.There were 69 (49%)cases of spleen injury,5 1 (36%) cases of liver injury,and 20 (14%)cases of both.Liver and spleen injuries showed on MSCT examination were liver and spleen laceration, hematoma within the liver and spleen as well as hematoma beneath the envelop. Conclusion MSCT has an important diagnostic value for traumatic liver and spleen rupture and thus can guide clinical treatment choice.

In vitro study on physical and chemical properities of calcium phosphate cement/amifostine complex and on vitality of cultured cells / 生物医学工程学杂志

This study was designed to assess the feasibility of calcium phosphate cement/amifostine complex as a new material for filling the bone defect caused by tumor resection. Mixed-molding method was used, the mass ratios of 0%, 0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 2% of amifostine/calcium phosphate cement complex being adopted. The curing time, mechanical strength, porosity, scanning electron micrograph, osteosarcoma cells' vitality and vascular endothelial cells' vitality relevant to the complex in vitro were observed. Calcium phosphate cement being loaded with 0.1% and 0.5% amifostine did not affect the curing time, strength, pore size and porosity of calcium phosphate bone cement. In addition proliferation and differentiation of osteosarcoma cells and vascular endothelial cells were not affected. These data suggest that phosphate cement containing 0.1% and 0.5% amifostine be of significance in the treatment regimen as bone defect filling materials..

Drug delivery of CPC/cisplatin complex in vitro and its ability to repair bone defect and eliminate tumor in vivo / 中南大学学报(医学版)

Objective To explore the best mass ratio of calcium phosphate cement (CPC) / cisplatin complex filling and to repair bone defect caused by tumor resection. Methods Mixed-molding method was used to obtain cisplatin/calcium phosphate cement complex at 0, 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.4% mass ratio. Drug concentration was determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Bone defect of rabbits and osteosarcoma of rats were prepared. We implanted CPC and CPC/cisplatin complex to observe the repair of bone defect and the inhibition of tumor in vivo. Results CPC containing 0.1% ～ 0. 2 % cisplatin not only repaired the bone defect in rabbits but also eliminated osteosarcoma in rats. Conclusion CPC containing 0.1% ～ 0. 2 % cisplatin can repair bone defect and eliminate tumor without influencing the prosthetic precess.

Repair of intestinal irradiation injury by Flk-1~+ MSCs and SP cells / 基础医学与临床

Objective Comparing biological characteristics and the roles in repairing of intestinal irradiation injury of bone marrow derived Flk-1+ MSCs and small intestinal derived SP cells.Methods Phenotypes of the two cell population were determined by flow cytometery.Flk-1+ MSCs and intestinal SP cells were infused into irradiated mice,distribution and differentiation of these cells were determined.Histopathological change and fibrosis were evaluated.Results The phenotypes of Flk-1+ MSCs and intestinal SP cells were quite different.Both Flk-1+ MSCs and intestinal SP cells could home to injury tissue rapidly,participate intestinal epithelial repair,and alleviate fibrosis and collagen deposition after irradiation.SP cells mostly engrafted into intestinal epithelium,while Flk-1+ MSCs partly engrafted into interstitial region as well as epithelium.Conclusion Flk-1+ MSCs and intestinal SP cells may alleviate symptoms effectively,though their mechanisms are disparite.

Effectiveness of Different Indoor Air Disinfection Methods / 环境与健康杂志

Objective To explore a simple, effective and rapid method for indoor air disinfection. Methods Three kinds of disinfection methods were carried out (method A: wiping surfaces of floor and walls of room with water and ultraviolet irradiation, method B: wiping surfaces of floor and walls with chloro-disinfectant and ultraviolet irradiation, method C: wiping surfaces with chloro-disinfectant and spraying chloro disinfectant containing chlorine) and the effectiveness of different disinfection methods was compared. Results The result showed that all of the three methods could decrease natural fallen bacteria count in isolated room air to up to the standard, and the disinfection effectiveness of method C was better than the method A and method B. Conclusion The result indicated that method C was an effective and simple method for indoor air disinfection.