Regulation of Osteosarcoma Cell Proliferation, Migration, and Invasion by miR-143 and miR-199a Through COX-2 Targeting.

Objective: To investigate the biological role of miR-143 and miR-199a in mediating the progression of osteosarcoma (OS) by targeting cyclooxygenase (COX-2). Introduction: COX-2 plays a crucial role in the development and progression of OS. However, the specific regulatory mechanisms of COX-2 in OS are still not well understood. Methods: The expression levels of COX-2, miR-143 and miR-199a in OS tissues were detected using immunohistochemistry, qPCR, or western blot assays. The targeting relationship between miRNAs and COX-2 was determined. The effect of miRNA and COX-2 on OS cells was evaluated in vitro and in vivo. Results: COX-2 expression was upregulated while miR-143 and miR-199a were downregulated in OS tissues. miR-143 and miR-199a suppressed the proliferation, migration, and invasion of OS cells. The dual-luciferase reporter gene assay showed that COX-2 was a direct target of miR-143 and miR-199a. Genetic knockdown of COX-2 significantly suppressed cell proliferation, induced apoptosis, and inhibited migration and invasion of OS cells. The expression levels of COX-2 and PGE2 were decreased after the overexpression of miR-143 and miR-199a. Additionally, COX-2 silencing inhibited the tumorigenesis of OS and the synthesis of PGE2 in vivo. Conclusions: miR-143 and miR-199a/COX-2 axis modulates the proliferation, invasion, and migration in osteosarcoma.

Research advances in the roles of EGFR and targeted therapy in triple negative breast cancer / 肿瘤

In 2022,breast cancer ranks the first in incidence among all malignant tumors worldwide,and it's high recurrence and fatality rate has posed serious threat to human life and health.Triple negative breast cancer(TNBC)is known for its poor prognosis among all types of breast cancer,and is often associated with elevated expression of epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR).EGFR is widely expressed on the surface of various cells.The signaling pathway mediated by EGFR is mainly involved in cell growth,proliferation and differentiation.EGFR overexpression is often closely related to tumor invasion,metastasis and prognosis.Therefore,elucidating the roles of EGFR in TNBC and developing prevention and treatment strategies correspondingly are helpful to prevent and control the occurrence of breast cancer,and improve patients'quality of life.This review summarizes the research progress in the roles of EGFR,the treatment strategies and drug resistance in TNBC,in order to provide more refence for treating and improving the prognosis of breast cancer.

Prediction of microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma patients by preoperative neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and cancer-related factors / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective To predict the presence of MVI,the general clinicopathological of HCC patients' data of the preoperative neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR),platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR),altplatelet ratio (APRI) were evaluated.Methods 143 cases of HCC patients who underwent radical resection and ≤ 5 cm of tumor diameter in Chifeng Clinical Medical School of Inner Mongolia Medical University from January 2011 to December 2014 were analysed retrospectively and followed up.The relationship between NLR,PLR,APRI and other clinical parameters was evaluated.Results According to ROC Curve,the NLR truncation value was 2.00,PLR to 115.00,APRI 1.6.The single factor analysis of x2 test showed that NLR (x2=6.419;P＜0.05),APRI (x2=3.975;P＜0.05),AFP (x2=33.37;P＜0.05),Degree of differentiation (x2 =9.839;P＜0.05) were significant differences between MVI positive (MVI+) and negative (MVI-) groups,and the difference was statistically significant;Logistic regression multifactor analysis showed that NLR (OR 2.678;95％ CI 1.033～6.944;P＜0.05) and AFP (OR 1.724;95％CI 1.023～2.905;P＜0.05) are independent predictors of MVI.Conclusion Preoperative NLR and AFP are convenient,economical and reliable hematological indices for predicting the presence of MVI in HCC patients.

Full realization of internal mammary artery injury after blunt chest trauma.

Due to the substantial and continual increase in the number of motorized vehicles globally, clinicians are faced with an enormous population at risk for suffering internal mammary artery injuries after blunt chest trauma. Nevertheless, very little attention has been paid to this issue by relevant health practitioners. In addition, there is a scarcity of extant research data, as well as societal guidelines, regarding internal mammary artery injury. In cases with undetected internal mammary artery injury, however, the outcome may be catastrophic or fatal. Thus, investigating and reviewing the anatomy, etiology, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies for patients with internal mammary artery injury are urgently needed.

Analysis of the diagnosis and treatment of biliary cystadenoma and cystadeno-carcinoma: report of 16 cases / 国际外科学杂志

Objective To analyze the clinical features of intrahepatic biliary cystadenoma and cystadenocarcinoma.Methods Sixteen patients from Dec.2008 to Dec.2013 were retrospectively reviewed to investigate their clinical manifestations,image features,treatment and prognosis.Results Intrahepatic biliary systadenoma and occured occurred primarily in middle-aged women with no typical clinical manifestations.Image examination is the key method in diagnosis.Surgery is the only method to cure the disease.The procedure depends on its location,and its prognosis is related to complete surgical resection.Conclusion Intrahepatic biliary cystadenoma and cystadeno-carcinoma is a rare tumor occuring mostly in middle-aged women.Image examination is the key method in diagnosis.Complete surgical resection contributes to its better prognosis.

Effect of Yin-yang Acupuncture in Association with Respiratory Needling Manipulations on Gait Cycle in Patients with Post-stroke Hemiplegia / 上海针灸杂志

Objective To observe the effect of yin-yang acupuncture in association with respiratory reducing-reinforcing needling manipulations on the gait cycle in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia. Methods Sixty patients with ischemic stroke were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 30 each. The control group was intervened by conventional medication, while based on which the treatment group was additionally given yin-yang acupuncture in association with respiratory reducing-reinforcing needling manipulations. The kinematic time parameters were evaluated before intervention and after 28-day treatment. Results After intervention, the stance phase of the affected side and the healthy side, ambulation cycle, swinging phase of the affected side and the healthy side, and the stance phase of both limbs in the treatment group were significantly different from that in the control group(P＜0.05). Conclusion Yin-yang acupuncture in association with respiration reducing-reinforcing needling manipulations can effectively improve the gait cycle and ambulation function of the patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.

Establishment of a new human glioma cell line and analysis of its biological characteristics / 中华肿瘤杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To establish a new glioma cell line and analyze its biological characteristics, and to provide a useful cellular tool with new features for cancer research.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Glioma tissue was taken from surgical specimen clinical of a clinical patient. Primary culture was carried out, and a cell line (SHG139) was established after 10 passages. Immunofluorescence staining was performed to detect the expression of proteins, and cell proliferation and cycle were detected by flow cytometry method (FCM). The biological characteristics of SHG139 cells were detected by chromosome karyotype analysis. SHG139s glioma cells derived from SHG139 glioma cell line were cultured with neural stem cell medium. Then stem cell markers were determined. SHG139s cells were induced with serum-containing medium, and their expression of A2B5, GFAP, β-III tubulin, and GalC was detected. Intracranial xenograft tumor of both SHG139 glioma cells and SHG139s glioma stem cell spheres was generated in rats.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The expressions of A2B5, GalC, GFAP, S-100, and vimentin in the 20 and 60 passages of SHG139 cells were positive, consistent with the immunohistochemical results and pathological features. SHG139 cells proliferated significantly within 24 h after subculture, and their total number of chromosomes was 68 and mostly multiploid. They were positive for A2B5 (84.12±9.96)%, nestin (73.86±5.01)%, and NG2 (73.37±2.09)%. SHG139s cells were induced, and the ratio of positive cells of GFAP, β-III tubulin and GalC was (92.89±2.24)%, (64.85±4.09)% and (33.57±4.14)%, respectively.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>SHG139 is an astroglioma cell line, from which SHG139s cells can be successfully obtained by culture with NSCM. SHG139s cells are of A2B5(+)/CD133(-) GSCs subgroup cells, with potentials of self-renewal and multi-directional differentiation. Compared with the intracranial SHG139 xenograft tumor, the intracranial SHG139s xenograft tumor is more malignant and aggressive.</p>

Differential diagnosis in Hashimoto thyroiditis of atypical cell clusters from papillary thyroid carcinoma / 临床与实验病理学杂志

Purpose To analyze differential diagnosis between Hashimoto thyroiditis of atypical cell clusters ( ACC) and papillary thy-roid carcinoma (PTC). Methods 153 cases of Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT) were collected and divided into 3 groups:PTC group (49 cases), ACC group (32 cases), and HT as control group (72 cases). Morphology observations were done. CD56, CK19, galectin-3 and Ki-67 were detected by immunohistochemistry. Results Morphologic differences were observed among the groups. PTC showed milder positive expression of CK19 and galectin-3, and weaker positive expression of CD56 than that of ACC. Ki-67 index in ACC and PTC was lower than that of HT. Conclusions Morphological characteristics combined with CD56, CK19, Galectin-3 and Ki-67 evalu-ations could be valuable in the differential diagnosis between PTC and ACC.

Reinforcing and Reducing Manipulation by Breathing on Yin and Yang Meridian Points for Motor Function of Knee Joints in Patients with Ischemic Stroke / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

Objective: To observe the effect of reinforcing and reducing manipulation by breathing on yin and yang meridian points for motor function of knee joints in patients with ischemic stroke. ＜br> Methods: A total of 60 ischemic stroke cases were randomly allocated into an observation group and a control group, 30 in each group. Other than basic and conventional rehabilitation therapies, cases in the observation group were treated with reinforcing and reducing manipulation on yin and yang meridians points for a period of 8 weeks; whereas cases in the control group only received the same basic and conventional rehabilitation therapy as that in the observation group. Then the knee joint energy, support moment and shaking moment were compared between the two groups before treatment, and after 4-week and 8-week treatment respectively. ＜br> Results: Before treatment, there were no between-group significant differences in knee joint energy, support moment and shaking moment (all P>0.05). After treatment, the knee joint energy, support moment and shaking moment in both groups were significantly improved (P＜0.05). After 8 weeks of treatment, the knee joint energy, support moment and shaking moment in both groups were significantly improved than that of 4-week treatment (P＜0.05). In addition, there were between-group statistical significances in comparing knee joint energy, support moment and shaking moment after 4 and 8 weeks of treatment (P＜0.05). ＜br> Conclusion: Reinforcing and reducing manipulation by breathing on yin and yang meridian points can increase the knee joint support and shaking force and moment in stroke patients and improve their walking ability.

Effect of Yin-yang Acupuncture Associated with Respiration Needling Manipulations on the Extension-flexion Arc of Ankle in Patients with Ischemic Stroke / 上海针灸杂志

Objective To observe the change of extension-flexion arc of ankle in hemiplegia due to ischemic stroke after yin-yang acupuncture associated with respiration needling manipulations.Method Sixty ischemic stroke patients were divided into a control group and a treatment group by random number table, 30 in each group. The control group was intervened by basic treatment, while the treatment group was by yin-yang acupuncture associated with respiration needling manipulations in addition to the basic treatment. Before intervention and 28 d after intervention, the Lokomat gait analysis system was adopted to observe the change of the extension-flexion arc of ankle respectively under motorial and stationary states.Result When heel was grounded, the flexion angle, the maximum extension-flexion arc value, and motility of ankle joint of the treatment group were statistically different from those of the control group (P＜0.05).Conclusion Yin-yang acupuncture associated with respiration needling manipulations can effectively improve the movement and the walk function of hemiplegia due to ischemic stroke.