BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)has been a pervasive malignancy throughout the world with elevated mortality.Efficient therapeutic targets are beneficial to treat and predict the disease.Currently,the exact mo...BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)has been a pervasive malignancy throughout the world with elevated mortality.Efficient therapeutic targets are beneficial to treat and predict the disease.Currently,the exact molecular mechanisms leading to the progression of HCC are still unclear.Research has shown that the microRNA-142-3p level decreases in HCC,whereas bioinformatics analysis of the cancer genome atlas database shows the ASH1L expression increased among liver tumor tissues.In this paper,we will explore the effects and mechanisms of microRNA-142-3p and ASH1L affect the prognosis of HCC patients and HCC cell bioactivity,and the association between them.AIM To investigate the effects and mechanisms of microRNA-142-3p and ASH1L on the HCC cell bioactivity and prognosis of HCC patients.METHODS In this study,we grouped HCC patients according to their immunohistochemistry results of ASH1L with pathological tissues,and retrospectively analyzed the prognosis of HCC patients.Furthermore,explored the roles and mechanisms of microRNA-142-3p and ASH1L by cellular and animal experiments,which involved the following experimental methods:Immunohistochemical staining,western blot,quantitative real-time-polymerase chain reaction,flow cytometric analysis,tumor xenografts in nude mice,etc.The statistical methods involved in this study contained t-test,one-way analysis of variance,theχ^(2)test,the Kaplan-Meier approach and the log-rank test.RESULTS In this study,we found that HCC patients with high expression of ASH1L possess a more recurrence rate as well as a decreased overall survival rate.ASH1L promotes the tumorigenicity of HCC and microRNA-142-3p exhibits reduced expression in HCC tissues and interacts with ASH1L through targeting the ASH1L 3′untranslated region.Furthermore,microRNA-142-3p promotes apoptosis and inhibits proliferation,invasion,and migration of HCC cell lines in vitro via ASH1L.For the exploration mechanism,we found ASH1L may promote an immunosuppressive microenvironment in HCC and ASH1L affects the expression of the cell junction protein zonula occludens-1,which is potentially relevant to the immune system.CONCLUSION Loss function of microRNA-142-3p induces cancer progression and immune evasion through upregulation of ASH1L in HCC.Both microRNA-142-3p and ASH1L can feature as new biomarker for HCC in the future.展开更多
BACKGROUND Shifting from the inflammatory to the proliferative phase represents a pivotal step during managing diabetic foot ulcers(DFUs);however,existing medical interventions remain insufficient.MicroRNAs(miRs)highl...BACKGROUND Shifting from the inflammatory to the proliferative phase represents a pivotal step during managing diabetic foot ulcers(DFUs);however,existing medical interventions remain insufficient.MicroRNAs(miRs)highlight notable capacity for accelerating the repair process of DFUs.Previous research has demonstrated which miR-122-5p regulates matrix metalloproteinases under diabetic conditions,thereby influencing extracellular matrix dynamics.AIM To investigate the impact of miR-122-5p on the transition from the inflammatory to the proliferative stage in DFU.METHODS Analysis for miR-122-5p expression in skin tissues from diabetic ulcer patients and mice was analyzed using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR).A diabetic wound healing model induced by streptozotocin was used,with mice receiving intradermal injections of adeno-associated virus-DJ encoding empty vector or miR-122.Skin tissues were retrieved at 3,7,and 14 days after injury for gene expression analysis,histology,immunohistochemistry,and network studies.The study explored miR-122-5p’s role in macrophage-fibroblast interactions and its effect on transitioning from inflammation to proliferation in DFU healing.RESULTS High-throughput sequencing revealed miR-122-5p as crucial for DFU healing.qRT-PCR showed significant upregulation of miR-122-5p within diabetic skin among DFU individuals and mice.Western blot,along with immunohistochemical and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,demonstrating the upregulation of inflammatory mediators(hypoxia inducible factor-1α,matrix metalloproteinase 9,tumor necrosis factor-α)and reduced fibrosis markers(fibronectin 1,α-smooth muscle actin)by targeting vascular endothelial growth factor.Fluorescence in situ hybridization indicated its expression localized to epidermal keratinocytes and fibroblasts in diabetic mice.Immunofluorescence revealed enhanced increased presence of M1 macrophages and reduced M2 polarization,highlighting its role in inflammation.MiR-122-5p elevated inflammatory cytokine levels while suppressing fibrotic activity from fibroblasts exposed to macrophage-derived media,highlighting its pivotal role in regulating DFU healing.CONCLUSION MiR-122-5p impedes cutaneous healing of diabetic mice via enhancing inflammation and inhibiting fibrosis,offering insights into miR roles in human skin wound repair.展开更多
目的探究血清microRNA-21(miR-21)、microRNA-193a-3p(miR-193a-3p)水平与结直肠癌患者手术预后的关系。方法回顾性分析2020年1月—2022年1月苏州大学附属第一医院收治112例结直肠癌患者的病历资料。患者均接受结直肠癌根治术,术后随访1...目的探究血清microRNA-21(miR-21)、microRNA-193a-3p(miR-193a-3p)水平与结直肠癌患者手术预后的关系。方法回顾性分析2020年1月—2022年1月苏州大学附属第一医院收治112例结直肠癌患者的病历资料。患者均接受结直肠癌根治术,术后随访16个月,记录患者的预后生存结局,多因素逐步Logistic回归分析结直肠癌患者手术预后的影响因素,评估血清miR-21、miR-193a-3p对结直肠癌患者预后的预测效能。结果112例结直肠癌患者死亡22例,病死率为19.64%;生存90例,生存率为80.36%。死亡组术前血清miR-21 mRNA相对表达量、临床分期Ⅲ期占比、淋巴结转移率均高于生存组(P<0.05),血清miR-193a-3p m RNA相对表达量低于生存组(P<0.05)。多因素逐步Logistic回归分析结果显示,临床分期Ⅲ期[OR=3.777(95%CI:1.399,10.194)]、淋巴结转移[OR=5.099(95%CI:1.715,15.156)]、miR-21表达升高[OR=4.889(95%CI:1.645,14.533)]、miR-193a-3p表达降低[OR=4.402(95%CI:1.481,13.084)]均是直肠癌患者预后的影响因素(P<0.05)。受试者工作特性曲线分析结果显示,血清miR-21、miR-193a-3p单一及联合预测结直肠癌预后的敏感性分别为69.04%(95%CI:0.487,0.813)、72.73%(95%CI:0.495,0.884)、86.36%(95%CI:0.640,0.964),特异性分别为62.22%(95%CI:0.513,0.720)、68.89%(95%CI:0.581,0.780)、90.00%(95%CI:0.814,0.950),曲线下面积分别为0.782、0.731和0.901。结论结直肠癌患者术前miR-21、miR-193a-3p表达与术后预后密切相关,且在结直肠癌患者的预后结局中表现出良好的预测效能。展开更多
基金Supported by the Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem Innovation Fund,No.22HHXBJC00001the Key Discipline Special Project of Tianjin Municipal Health Commission,No.TJWJ2022XK016.
文摘BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)has been a pervasive malignancy throughout the world with elevated mortality.Efficient therapeutic targets are beneficial to treat and predict the disease.Currently,the exact molecular mechanisms leading to the progression of HCC are still unclear.Research has shown that the microRNA-142-3p level decreases in HCC,whereas bioinformatics analysis of the cancer genome atlas database shows the ASH1L expression increased among liver tumor tissues.In this paper,we will explore the effects and mechanisms of microRNA-142-3p and ASH1L affect the prognosis of HCC patients and HCC cell bioactivity,and the association between them.AIM To investigate the effects and mechanisms of microRNA-142-3p and ASH1L on the HCC cell bioactivity and prognosis of HCC patients.METHODS In this study,we grouped HCC patients according to their immunohistochemistry results of ASH1L with pathological tissues,and retrospectively analyzed the prognosis of HCC patients.Furthermore,explored the roles and mechanisms of microRNA-142-3p and ASH1L by cellular and animal experiments,which involved the following experimental methods:Immunohistochemical staining,western blot,quantitative real-time-polymerase chain reaction,flow cytometric analysis,tumor xenografts in nude mice,etc.The statistical methods involved in this study contained t-test,one-way analysis of variance,theχ^(2)test,the Kaplan-Meier approach and the log-rank test.RESULTS In this study,we found that HCC patients with high expression of ASH1L possess a more recurrence rate as well as a decreased overall survival rate.ASH1L promotes the tumorigenicity of HCC and microRNA-142-3p exhibits reduced expression in HCC tissues and interacts with ASH1L through targeting the ASH1L 3′untranslated region.Furthermore,microRNA-142-3p promotes apoptosis and inhibits proliferation,invasion,and migration of HCC cell lines in vitro via ASH1L.For the exploration mechanism,we found ASH1L may promote an immunosuppressive microenvironment in HCC and ASH1L affects the expression of the cell junction protein zonula occludens-1,which is potentially relevant to the immune system.CONCLUSION Loss function of microRNA-142-3p induces cancer progression and immune evasion through upregulation of ASH1L in HCC.Both microRNA-142-3p and ASH1L can feature as new biomarker for HCC in the future.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82274528.
文摘BACKGROUND Shifting from the inflammatory to the proliferative phase represents a pivotal step during managing diabetic foot ulcers(DFUs);however,existing medical interventions remain insufficient.MicroRNAs(miRs)highlight notable capacity for accelerating the repair process of DFUs.Previous research has demonstrated which miR-122-5p regulates matrix metalloproteinases under diabetic conditions,thereby influencing extracellular matrix dynamics.AIM To investigate the impact of miR-122-5p on the transition from the inflammatory to the proliferative stage in DFU.METHODS Analysis for miR-122-5p expression in skin tissues from diabetic ulcer patients and mice was analyzed using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR).A diabetic wound healing model induced by streptozotocin was used,with mice receiving intradermal injections of adeno-associated virus-DJ encoding empty vector or miR-122.Skin tissues were retrieved at 3,7,and 14 days after injury for gene expression analysis,histology,immunohistochemistry,and network studies.The study explored miR-122-5p’s role in macrophage-fibroblast interactions and its effect on transitioning from inflammation to proliferation in DFU healing.RESULTS High-throughput sequencing revealed miR-122-5p as crucial for DFU healing.qRT-PCR showed significant upregulation of miR-122-5p within diabetic skin among DFU individuals and mice.Western blot,along with immunohistochemical and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,demonstrating the upregulation of inflammatory mediators(hypoxia inducible factor-1α,matrix metalloproteinase 9,tumor necrosis factor-α)and reduced fibrosis markers(fibronectin 1,α-smooth muscle actin)by targeting vascular endothelial growth factor.Fluorescence in situ hybridization indicated its expression localized to epidermal keratinocytes and fibroblasts in diabetic mice.Immunofluorescence revealed enhanced increased presence of M1 macrophages and reduced M2 polarization,highlighting its role in inflammation.MiR-122-5p elevated inflammatory cytokine levels while suppressing fibrotic activity from fibroblasts exposed to macrophage-derived media,highlighting its pivotal role in regulating DFU healing.CONCLUSION MiR-122-5p impedes cutaneous healing of diabetic mice via enhancing inflammation and inhibiting fibrosis,offering insights into miR roles in human skin wound repair.
文摘目的探究血清microRNA-21(miR-21)、microRNA-193a-3p(miR-193a-3p)水平与结直肠癌患者手术预后的关系。方法回顾性分析2020年1月—2022年1月苏州大学附属第一医院收治112例结直肠癌患者的病历资料。患者均接受结直肠癌根治术,术后随访16个月,记录患者的预后生存结局,多因素逐步Logistic回归分析结直肠癌患者手术预后的影响因素,评估血清miR-21、miR-193a-3p对结直肠癌患者预后的预测效能。结果112例结直肠癌患者死亡22例,病死率为19.64%;生存90例,生存率为80.36%。死亡组术前血清miR-21 mRNA相对表达量、临床分期Ⅲ期占比、淋巴结转移率均高于生存组(P<0.05),血清miR-193a-3p m RNA相对表达量低于生存组(P<0.05)。多因素逐步Logistic回归分析结果显示,临床分期Ⅲ期[OR=3.777(95%CI:1.399,10.194)]、淋巴结转移[OR=5.099(95%CI:1.715,15.156)]、miR-21表达升高[OR=4.889(95%CI:1.645,14.533)]、miR-193a-3p表达降低[OR=4.402(95%CI:1.481,13.084)]均是直肠癌患者预后的影响因素(P<0.05)。受试者工作特性曲线分析结果显示,血清miR-21、miR-193a-3p单一及联合预测结直肠癌预后的敏感性分别为69.04%(95%CI:0.487,0.813)、72.73%(95%CI:0.495,0.884)、86.36%(95%CI:0.640,0.964),特异性分别为62.22%(95%CI:0.513,0.720)、68.89%(95%CI:0.581,0.780)、90.00%(95%CI:0.814,0.950),曲线下面积分别为0.782、0.731和0.901。结论结直肠癌患者术前miR-21、miR-193a-3p表达与术后预后密切相关,且在结直肠癌患者的预后结局中表现出良好的预测效能。
