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Objective To investigate the effect of platelet-derived growth factor-D (PDGF-D) on the prostate cancer cells migration and its possible mechanism. Methods The expressions of PDGF-D in LNCaP and PC-3 cells were detected with western blot.PDGF-D siRNA was synthesized according to mRNA sequence of PDGF-D gene and was transfected into PC-3 cell.The cells were treated with PDGF-D and PDGF-D siRNA,the cell migration was examined by Boyden chamber migration assay.The expression changes of VEGF and MMP-9 mRNA were detected by RT-PCR. Results The results of western blot indicated that the PDGF-D protein expression level was lower in LNCaP cells (29.47 ± 1.68) than that in PC-3 cells (63.43 ±2.10),(P ＜ 0.05).PDGF-D siRNA could down-regulate the PDGF-D protein expression in the transfected group (35.19 ± 1.51).The exogenous PDGF-D could promote migration of LNCaP and PC-3cells,and up-regulate the expression of VEGF,MMP-9 mRNA in PC-3 cells (P ＜ 0.05,compared with control group).PDGF-D siRNA inhibited PC-3 cells' migration and decreased the level of VEGF,MMP-9mRNA expression (0.72 ± 0.09 vs 0.43 ± 0.18,0.65 ±0.07 vs 0.22 ± 0.08) (P ＜ 0.05). Conclusion PDGF-D is involved in the promotion of prostate cancer invasion and angiogenesis.
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Objective:To investigate the expression of osteopontin (OPN) mRNA and protein and its correlation with clinico-pathological features of salivary gland tumors. Methods:OPN mRNA and protein level were detected by fluorescent quantitative real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)and Western blot in 41 cases of malignant salivary gland tumors,21 of benign salivary gland tumors and 10 of normal salivary gland tissues. The relationship between the relative content of OPN mRNA and protein and clinico-pathological features of salivary gland tumors were analyzed. Results:The differences of OPN mRNA and protein expression levels in various tissues (malignant salivary gland tumors,benign alivary gland tumors and normal salivary gland tissues) were statistically significant,and the mRNA expression levels were correlated significantly with node metastasis and TNMstage,the expression levels of OPN protein were correlated significantly with node metastasis and TNMstage(P
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Objective:To observe the clinical effects of Tip-Edge Plus appliance in treating bimaxillary protrusion patients and discuss its mechanics. Methods:20 patients with bimaxillary protrusion were treated with Tip-Edge Plus appliance. 4 premolars in all those cases were extracted. The results of cephalometric measurements of pretreatment and posttreatment were statistically analyzed to evaluate orthodontic effects. Results:20 patients received an average of 18 months of treatment,after treatment dental coverage and molar relations of these patients were in the normal range. Analysis of related projects cephalometric showed that patients with lateral outlook improved significantly,SNA,SNB and U1~L1 angle changes in hard tissue with significant difference in cephalometric measurements(P
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Objective To investigate the mechanism of electroacupuncture in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD).Methods Thirty-three male SD rats were randomized into 2 groups:normal control group(n=11,fed with normal food)and experimental rats(n=23,fed with high-fat food).Eight weeks later,3 rats were randomly selected from the 2 groups respectively and killed to undergo pathological examination of the liver.When the establishment of experimental rats was confirmed,the remaining 20 experimental rats were divided into 2 equal subgroups:NAFLD group(fed continuously with high-fat food)and electroacupuncture treatment group(fed continuously with high-fat food and received the treatment 15 min per day,once a day for 4 weeks).Then all rats were killed to detect the serum levels of fasting blood glucose(FBG),fasting insulin(FINS)and free fatty acids(FFA),liver contents of malondialdehyde(MDA),glycerin tripalmitate(TG)and total cholesterol(TC),and the activities of liver superoxide dismutase(SOD)and glutathione(GSH).Liver pathological changes was examined.Results Compared with NAFLD group,electroacupuncture reduced the serum levels of FBG,FINS and FFA(P
