目的观察疏肝健脾颗粒剂(Shugan Jianpi Granule,SGJP)治疗乳腺癌癌因性疲乏(breast cancer related fatigue,BCRF)的临床疗效。方法采用单臂临床试验方法,纳入40例BCRF肝郁脾虚证患者,服用SGJP 8周,观察治疗前及治疗后4、8、12周Piper...目的观察疏肝健脾颗粒剂(Shugan Jianpi Granule,SGJP)治疗乳腺癌癌因性疲乏(breast cancer related fatigue,BCRF)的临床疗效。方法采用单臂临床试验方法,纳入40例BCRF肝郁脾虚证患者,服用SGJP 8周,观察治疗前及治疗后4、8、12周Piper疲乏自评量表(PFS)、体能状况(ECOG)评分、中医证候量表、综合性医院焦虑抑郁量表(HAD)评分、匹茨堡睡眠质量指数量表(PSQI)评分及血尿便常规、生化等安全性指标。结果38例患者完成全部随访,2例发生脱落。PFS、中医证候量表、HAD焦虑量表评分均在试验第4、8、12周显著下降,ECOG评分、HAD抑郁量表均在试验第8、12周显著下降,PSQI评分在治疗第12周显著下降,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。在整个随访过程中,所有患者在治疗后未出现明显血常规、尿便常规及生化指标异常。结论SGJP可以减轻乳腺癌患者的疲乏,增强体力,改善焦虑抑郁及睡眠质量,值得临床借鉴。展开更多
OBJECTIVE GubenyiliuⅡ(GYⅡ),a traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)formula used in our hospital,has shown beneficial effects in cancer patients.In this study,we investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying the benefi...OBJECTIVE GubenyiliuⅡ(GYⅡ),a traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)formula used in our hospital,has shown beneficial effects in cancer patients.In this study,we investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of GYⅡon murine breast cancer models.METHODS Inhibition of tumor growth and metastasis was evaluated by assessment of tumor weight and analysis of bioluminescent signal after a homograft inoculation.Viability of cultured breast cancer cells was determined using MTT assay andreal-time cell analysis(RTCA).Cell migratory ability was evaluated by Transwell?assay and wound healing assay.Subsequently,the potential anti-tumor and anti-metastatic mechanism was investigated by Western blotting and Immunohistochemistry.RESULTS GYⅡshowed significant inhibitory effects on tumor growth and metastasis in the murine breast cancer model.And GYⅡsuppressed theproliferation of 4T1 and MCF-7 cells in a dose-dependent manner.A better inhibitory effect on 4T1 cells proliferation and migration was found in sub-fractions(SF)of GYⅡ.Moreover,heparanase expression and degree of angiogenesis were reduced in tumor tissues.Western blotting analysis showed decreased expression of heparanase and growth factors in the cells treated with GYⅡand its sub-fractions(SF2 and SF3),there by a reduction in phosphorylation of ERK and AKT.CONCLUSION GYⅡexerts anti-tumor growth and anti-metastatic effects on murine breast cancer model.Sub-fractions 2 and 3 exhibits higher potency of the anti-tumor activity that is,at least partly,associated with decreased heparanase and growth factor sexpression,which subsequently sup-pressed activation of ERK and AKT pathways.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To investigate the inhibitory effects of Spatholobus Suberectus Column Extract(SSCE)on estrogen receptor positive(ER+)breast cancer cel MCF-7and its possible molecular mechanism.METHODS MCF-7cells were cultu...OBJECTIVE To investigate the inhibitory effects of Spatholobus Suberectus Column Extract(SSCE)on estrogen receptor positive(ER+)breast cancer cel MCF-7and its possible molecular mechanism.METHODS MCF-7cells were cultured without estrogen and with 17-β-estrogen(10-8mol·L-1),respectively,then treated with SSCE(0,40,80,160,320μg·m L-1).MTT assay was employed to evaluate cell viability.Flow cytometry assays were performed to underlying apoptosis and detecting cel cycle of MCF-7 cells treated with SSCE(0,80,160,320μg·mL-1).Wound healing assays was conducted to detect the migration ability.Dual luciferase reporter system was used to detect the activity of p-ERα,p-ERβpresented in intra-nuclear estrogen response element(ERE).Western blotting assay was employed to identify the expression of protein such as Bax,Bcl-2,p-ERα,p-ERβ,ERK1/2,p-ERK1/2,AKT,p-AKT,m TOR,p-m TOR,PI3K,p-PI3K.RESULTS It showed that SSCE(80,160and 320μg·mL-1)significantly decreased the viability of MCF-7.SSCE also triggered apoptosis,arrested cell cycle at G0/G1phase,inhibited migration.Dual luciferase reporter system showed that SSCE suppressed intra-nuclear p-ER activity,Western blotting analysis confirmed that SSCE did repress the expression of phosphorylated-ER alpha(p-ERα),ERK1/2,p-ERK1/2,AKT,p-AKT,pmT OR,PI3K,p-PI3K,which indicate that SSCE suppress MAPK PI3K/AKT signal pathway.CONCLUSION Our result showed that SSCE cause ER+MCF-7 cells apoptosis,G0/G1phase arresting,migration decreasing,via hypo-active of ER,suppress MAPK PI3K/AKT pathway.展开更多
OBJECTIVE This study aims to explore the anticancer effect of fisetin for breast cancer in vivo and in vitro.METHODS Viability of cultured breast cancer cells including 4T1,Mcf-7 and MDA-MB-231 were determined using M...OBJECTIVE This study aims to explore the anticancer effect of fisetin for breast cancer in vivo and in vitro.METHODS Viability of cultured breast cancer cells including 4T1,Mcf-7 and MDA-MB-231 were determined using MTT assay and electric cell-substrate impedance sensing(ECIS).Cell migratory ability was evaluated by wound healing assay.Cell apoptosis was quantified using the AnnexinⅤ/propidium iodide(PI)detection kit and analyzed by flow cytometry.Subsequently,the potential anti-tumor and anti-metastatic mechanism was investigated by Western blotting.Inhibition of tumor growth and metastasis was evaluated by assessment of tumor weight,volume and analysis of bioluminescent signal after a homograft inoculation.Oral,intraperitoneal were respectively administered in different media.RESULTS we found that fisetin inhibited the proliferation and induced apoptosis of breast cel lines.Our study showed that fisetin inhibited migration of breast cancer cells.Importantly,our data demonstrated theanticancer activity of fisetin by oral administration.In addition,the PI3K/AKT/m TORstatus in breast cancer cells may contribute to fisetin anticancer activity.CONCLUSION Fisetin exerts anti-tumor growth and anti-metastatic effects in breast cancer cells,that is,at least partly,associated with decreased downregulation of PI3K/AKT/m TOR expression,The absolute bioavailability of intraperitoneal administration is relatively lower than that of intragastric administration,the anticancer effect of fisetin in vivo needs more study to address the solubility issue.展开更多
Objective:To study the effect and mechanism of Huayu Wan(化瘀丸,HYW)in combination of chemotherapy of tumor treatment.Methods:HYW serum was added in Lewis cells to assess its impact on fluorescent doxorubicin delivery...Objective:To study the effect and mechanism of Huayu Wan(化瘀丸,HYW)in combination of chemotherapy of tumor treatment.Methods:HYW serum was added in Lewis cells to assess its impact on fluorescent doxorubicin delivery in vitro.Then,Lewis tumor cells was implanted in C57BL/6 mice via xenograft transplantation.Tumor growth was measured and signal intensity corresponding to blood flow was assessed by laser doppler perfusion imaging(LDPI).Finally,the effect of HYW on the effificacy of doxorubicin was studied.Results:HYW can improve the transfer of fluorescent doxorubicin into cells.The blood flow signal in the tumor tissues of the HYW group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.01).Furthermore,HYW improved drug delivery of doxorubicin to tumor tissues,and this activity was associated with HYW-induced microvascular proliferation(P<0.01).Conclusions:HYW can promote microangiogenesis and increase blood supply in tumor tissues,which in turn may increase the risk of metastasis.At the same time,HYW increases drug delivery and improves the effificacy of chemotherapy drugs through vascular proliferation.Therefore,rational judgment must be exercised when considering applying HYW to an antitumor regimen.展开更多
Objective:To investigate whether Buthus martensii karsch(Scorpiones),Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans L.Koch(Scolopendra)and Gekko gecko Linnaeus(Gekko)could ameliorate the hypoxic tumor microenvironment and inhibit l...Objective:To investigate whether Buthus martensii karsch(Scorpiones),Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans L.Koch(Scolopendra)and Gekko gecko Linnaeus(Gekko)could ameliorate the hypoxic tumor microenvironment and inhibit lung cancer growth and metastasis by regulating phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycin/hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(PI3K/AKT/mTOR/HIF-1α)signaling pathway.Methods:Male C57BL/6J mice were inoculated with luciferase labeled LL/2-luc-M38 cell suspension to develop lung cancer models,with rapamycin and cyclophosphamide as positive controls.Carboxy methyl cellulose solutions of Scorpiones,Scolopendra and Gekko were administered intragastrically as 0.33,0.33,and 0.83 g/kg,respectively once daily for 21 days.Fluorescent expression were detected every 7 days after inoculation,and tumor growth curves were plotted.Immunohistochemistry was performed to determine CD31 and HIF-1αexpressions in tumor tissue and microvessel density(MVD)was analyzed.Western blot was performed to detect the expression of PI3K/AKT/mTOR/HIF-1αsignaling pathway-related proteins.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was performed to detect serum basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF),transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)in mice.Results:Scorpiones,Scolopendra and Gekko prolonged the survival time and inhibited lung cancer metastasis and expression of HIF-1α(all P<0.01).Moreover,Scorpiones,Scolopendra and Gekko inhibited the phosphorylation of AKT and ribosomal protein S6 kinase(p70S6K)(P<0.05 or P<0.01).In addition,they also decreased the expression of CD31,MVD,bFGF,TGF-β1 and VEGF compared with the model group(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusion:Scorpiones,Scolopendra and Gekko all showed beneficial effects on lung cancer by ameliorating the hypoxic tumor microenvironment via PI3K/AKT/mTOR/HIF-1αsignaling pathway.展开更多
文摘目的观察疏肝健脾颗粒剂(Shugan Jianpi Granule,SGJP)治疗乳腺癌癌因性疲乏(breast cancer related fatigue,BCRF)的临床疗效。方法采用单臂临床试验方法,纳入40例BCRF肝郁脾虚证患者,服用SGJP 8周,观察治疗前及治疗后4、8、12周Piper疲乏自评量表(PFS)、体能状况(ECOG)评分、中医证候量表、综合性医院焦虑抑郁量表(HAD)评分、匹茨堡睡眠质量指数量表(PSQI)评分及血尿便常规、生化等安全性指标。结果38例患者完成全部随访,2例发生脱落。PFS、中医证候量表、HAD焦虑量表评分均在试验第4、8、12周显著下降,ECOG评分、HAD抑郁量表均在试验第8、12周显著下降,PSQI评分在治疗第12周显著下降,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。在整个随访过程中,所有患者在治疗后未出现明显血常规、尿便常规及生化指标异常。结论SGJP可以减轻乳腺癌患者的疲乏,增强体力,改善焦虑抑郁及睡眠质量,值得临床借鉴。
基金The project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(81202840,81373815)Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(20131107110014)+1 种基金Beijing Natural Science Foundation(7162084)Swedish Cancer Foundation(150815)
文摘OBJECTIVE GubenyiliuⅡ(GYⅡ),a traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)formula used in our hospital,has shown beneficial effects in cancer patients.In this study,we investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of GYⅡon murine breast cancer models.METHODS Inhibition of tumor growth and metastasis was evaluated by assessment of tumor weight and analysis of bioluminescent signal after a homograft inoculation.Viability of cultured breast cancer cells was determined using MTT assay andreal-time cell analysis(RTCA).Cell migratory ability was evaluated by Transwell?assay and wound healing assay.Subsequently,the potential anti-tumor and anti-metastatic mechanism was investigated by Western blotting and Immunohistochemistry.RESULTS GYⅡshowed significant inhibitory effects on tumor growth and metastasis in the murine breast cancer model.And GYⅡsuppressed theproliferation of 4T1 and MCF-7 cells in a dose-dependent manner.A better inhibitory effect on 4T1 cells proliferation and migration was found in sub-fractions(SF)of GYⅡ.Moreover,heparanase expression and degree of angiogenesis were reduced in tumor tissues.Western blotting analysis showed decreased expression of heparanase and growth factors in the cells treated with GYⅡand its sub-fractions(SF2 and SF3),there by a reduction in phosphorylation of ERK and AKT.CONCLUSION GYⅡexerts anti-tumor growth and anti-metastatic effects on murine breast cancer model.Sub-fractions 2 and 3 exhibits higher potency of the anti-tumor activity that is,at least partly,associated with decreased heparanase and growth factor sexpression,which subsequently sup-pressed activation of ERK and AKT pathways.
基金The project supported by Beijing Natural Science Foundation(7122083)Beijing Science and Technology Projec(tD161100005116005)
文摘OBJECTIVE To investigate the inhibitory effects of Spatholobus Suberectus Column Extract(SSCE)on estrogen receptor positive(ER+)breast cancer cel MCF-7and its possible molecular mechanism.METHODS MCF-7cells were cultured without estrogen and with 17-β-estrogen(10-8mol·L-1),respectively,then treated with SSCE(0,40,80,160,320μg·m L-1).MTT assay was employed to evaluate cell viability.Flow cytometry assays were performed to underlying apoptosis and detecting cel cycle of MCF-7 cells treated with SSCE(0,80,160,320μg·mL-1).Wound healing assays was conducted to detect the migration ability.Dual luciferase reporter system was used to detect the activity of p-ERα,p-ERβpresented in intra-nuclear estrogen response element(ERE).Western blotting assay was employed to identify the expression of protein such as Bax,Bcl-2,p-ERα,p-ERβ,ERK1/2,p-ERK1/2,AKT,p-AKT,m TOR,p-m TOR,PI3K,p-PI3K.RESULTS It showed that SSCE(80,160and 320μg·mL-1)significantly decreased the viability of MCF-7.SSCE also triggered apoptosis,arrested cell cycle at G0/G1phase,inhibited migration.Dual luciferase reporter system showed that SSCE suppressed intra-nuclear p-ER activity,Western blotting analysis confirmed that SSCE did repress the expression of phosphorylated-ER alpha(p-ERα),ERK1/2,p-ERK1/2,AKT,p-AKT,pmT OR,PI3K,p-PI3K,which indicate that SSCE suppress MAPK PI3K/AKT signal pathway.CONCLUSION Our result showed that SSCE cause ER+MCF-7 cells apoptosis,G0/G1phase arresting,migration decreasing,via hypo-active of ER,suppress MAPK PI3K/AKT pathway.
基金The project supported by Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission(D161100005116005)Beijing Municipal Education Commission(KM201510025025)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(81173239,81373815,81202840)Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(20131107110014)
文摘OBJECTIVE This study aims to explore the anticancer effect of fisetin for breast cancer in vivo and in vitro.METHODS Viability of cultured breast cancer cells including 4T1,Mcf-7 and MDA-MB-231 were determined using MTT assay and electric cell-substrate impedance sensing(ECIS).Cell migratory ability was evaluated by wound healing assay.Cell apoptosis was quantified using the AnnexinⅤ/propidium iodide(PI)detection kit and analyzed by flow cytometry.Subsequently,the potential anti-tumor and anti-metastatic mechanism was investigated by Western blotting.Inhibition of tumor growth and metastasis was evaluated by assessment of tumor weight,volume and analysis of bioluminescent signal after a homograft inoculation.Oral,intraperitoneal were respectively administered in different media.RESULTS we found that fisetin inhibited the proliferation and induced apoptosis of breast cel lines.Our study showed that fisetin inhibited migration of breast cancer cells.Importantly,our data demonstrated theanticancer activity of fisetin by oral administration.In addition,the PI3K/AKT/m TORstatus in breast cancer cells may contribute to fisetin anticancer activity.CONCLUSION Fisetin exerts anti-tumor growth and anti-metastatic effects in breast cancer cells,that is,at least partly,associated with decreased downregulation of PI3K/AKT/m TOR expression,The absolute bioavailability of intraperitoneal administration is relatively lower than that of intragastric administration,the anticancer effect of fisetin in vivo needs more study to address the solubility issue.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81603579,81873111,81673924,81774039)。
文摘Objective:To study the effect and mechanism of Huayu Wan(化瘀丸,HYW)in combination of chemotherapy of tumor treatment.Methods:HYW serum was added in Lewis cells to assess its impact on fluorescent doxorubicin delivery in vitro.Then,Lewis tumor cells was implanted in C57BL/6 mice via xenograft transplantation.Tumor growth was measured and signal intensity corresponding to blood flow was assessed by laser doppler perfusion imaging(LDPI).Finally,the effect of HYW on the effificacy of doxorubicin was studied.Results:HYW can improve the transfer of fluorescent doxorubicin into cells.The blood flow signal in the tumor tissues of the HYW group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.01).Furthermore,HYW improved drug delivery of doxorubicin to tumor tissues,and this activity was associated with HYW-induced microvascular proliferation(P<0.01).Conclusions:HYW can promote microangiogenesis and increase blood supply in tumor tissues,which in turn may increase the risk of metastasis.At the same time,HYW increases drug delivery and improves the effificacy of chemotherapy drugs through vascular proliferation.Therefore,rational judgment must be exercised when considering applying HYW to an antitumor regimen.
基金Supported by the Special Scientific Research Project of the Chinese Medicine Industry of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of China(No.201307006)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82104656,82004179,82074405)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Public Welfare Research Institutes(No.ZZ14-YQ-013,ZZ15-YQ-024)。
文摘Objective:To investigate whether Buthus martensii karsch(Scorpiones),Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans L.Koch(Scolopendra)and Gekko gecko Linnaeus(Gekko)could ameliorate the hypoxic tumor microenvironment and inhibit lung cancer growth and metastasis by regulating phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycin/hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(PI3K/AKT/mTOR/HIF-1α)signaling pathway.Methods:Male C57BL/6J mice were inoculated with luciferase labeled LL/2-luc-M38 cell suspension to develop lung cancer models,with rapamycin and cyclophosphamide as positive controls.Carboxy methyl cellulose solutions of Scorpiones,Scolopendra and Gekko were administered intragastrically as 0.33,0.33,and 0.83 g/kg,respectively once daily for 21 days.Fluorescent expression were detected every 7 days after inoculation,and tumor growth curves were plotted.Immunohistochemistry was performed to determine CD31 and HIF-1αexpressions in tumor tissue and microvessel density(MVD)was analyzed.Western blot was performed to detect the expression of PI3K/AKT/mTOR/HIF-1αsignaling pathway-related proteins.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was performed to detect serum basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF),transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)in mice.Results:Scorpiones,Scolopendra and Gekko prolonged the survival time and inhibited lung cancer metastasis and expression of HIF-1α(all P<0.01).Moreover,Scorpiones,Scolopendra and Gekko inhibited the phosphorylation of AKT and ribosomal protein S6 kinase(p70S6K)(P<0.05 or P<0.01).In addition,they also decreased the expression of CD31,MVD,bFGF,TGF-β1 and VEGF compared with the model group(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusion:Scorpiones,Scolopendra and Gekko all showed beneficial effects on lung cancer by ameliorating the hypoxic tumor microenvironment via PI3K/AKT/mTOR/HIF-1αsignaling pathway.