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The importance of lymphatic vessels in a myriad of human diseases is rapidly gaining recognition; lymphatic vessel dysfunction is a feature of disorders including congenital lymphatic anomalies, primary lymphoedema and obesity, while improved lymphatic vessel function increases the efficacy of immunotherapy for cancer and neurological disease and promotes cardiac repair following myocardial infarction. Understanding how the growth and function of lymphatic vessels is precisely regulated therefore stands to inform the development of novel therapeutics applicable to a wide range of human diseases. Lymphatic vascular development is initiated during embryogenesis following establishment of the major blood vessels and the onset of blood flow. Lymphatic endothelial progenitor cells arise from a combination of venous and non-venous sources to generate the initial lymphatic vascular structures in the vertebrate embryo, which are then further ramified and remodelled to elaborate an extensive lymphatic vascular network. Signalling mediated via vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family members and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) tyrosine kinases is crucial for development of both the blood and lymphatic vascular networks, though distinct components are utilised to different degrees in each vascular compartment. Although much is known about the regulation of VEGFA/VEGFR2 signalling in the blood vasculature, less is understood regarding the mechanisms by which VEGFC/VEGFD/VEGFR3 signalling is regulated during lymphatic vascular development. This review will focus on recent advances in our understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating VEGFA-, VEGFC- and VEGFD-mediated signalling via VEGFRs which are important for driving the construction of lymphatic vessels during development and disease.  相似文献   

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Sorsby fundus dystrophy (SFD) is an autosomal dominant macular disorder caused by mutations in tissue Inhibitor of the metalloproteinase-3 (TIMP3) gene with the onset of symptoms including choroidal neovascularization as early as the second decade of life. We have previously reported that wild-type TIMP3 is an endogenous angiogenesis inhibitor that inhibits Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)-mediated signaling in endothelial cells. In contrast, SFD-related S179C-TIMP3 when expressed in endothelial cells, does not have angiogenesis-inhibitory properties. To evaluate if this is a common feature of TIMP3 mutants associated with SFD, we examined and compared endothelial cells expressing S179C, Y191C and S204C TIMP3 mutants for their angiogenesis-inhibitory function. Western blot analysis, zymography and reverse zymography and migration assays were utilized to evaluate TIMP3 protein, Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP) and MMP inhibitory activity, VEGF signaling and in vitro migration in endothelial cells expressing (VEGF receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) and wild-type TIMP3 or mutant-TIMP3. We demonstrate that mutant S179C, Y191C- and S204C-TIMP3 all show increased glycosylation and multimerization/aggregation of the TIMP3 protein. In addition, endothelial cells expressing TIMP3 mutations show increased angiogenic activities and elevated VEGFR-2. Removal of N-glycosylation by mutation of Asn184, the only potential N-glycosylation site in mutant TIMP3, resulted in increased aggregation of TIMP3, further upregulation of VEGFR-2, VEGF-induced phosphorylation of VEGFR2 and VEGF-mediated migration concomitant with reduced MMP inhibitory activity. These results suggest that even though mutant TIMP3 proteins are more glycosylated, post-translational deglycosylation may play a critical role in the aggregation of mutant TIMP3 and contribute to the pathogenesis of SFD. The identification of factors that might contribute to changes in the glycome of patients with SFD will be useful. Future studies will evaluate whether variations in the glycosylation of mutant TIMP3 proteins are contributing to the severity of the disease.  相似文献   

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Vascular endothelial growth factor-A165 (VEGF-A165) and fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) are currently used for the functionalization of biomaterials designed for tissue engineering. We have developed a new simple method for heterologous expression and purification of VEGF-A165 and FGF-2 in the yeast expression system of Pichia pastoris. The biological activity of the growth factors was assessed in cultures of human and porcine adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). When added into the culture medium, VEGF-A165 stimulated proliferation only in HUVECs, while FGF-2 stimulated the proliferation of both cell types. A similar effect was achieved when the growth factors were pre-adsorbed to polystyrene wells. The effect of our recombinant growth factors was slightly lower than that of commercially available factors, which was attributed to the presence of some impurities. The stimulatory effect of the VEGF-A165 on cell adhesion was rather weak, especially in ADSCs. FGF-2 was a potent stimulator of the adhesion of ADSCs but had no to negative effect on the adhesion of HUVECs. In sum, FGF-2 and VEGF-A165 have diverse effects on the behavior of different cell types, which maybe utilized in tissue engineering.  相似文献   

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Angiogenesis is a process associated with the migration and proliferation of endothelial cells (EC) to form new blood vessels. It is involved in various physiological and pathophysiological conditions and is controlled by a wide range of proangiogenic and antiangiogenic molecules. The plasminogen activator–plasmin system plays a major role in the extracellular matrix remodeling process necessary for angiogenesis. Urokinase/tissue-type plasminogen activators (uPA/tPA) convert plasminogen into the active enzyme plasmin, which in turn activates matrix metalloproteinases and degrades the extracellular matrix releasing growth factors and proangiogenic molecules such as the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF-A). The plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) is the main inhibitor of uPA and tPA, thereby an inhibitor of pericellular proteolysis and intravascular fibrinolysis, respectively. Paradoxically, PAI-1, which is expressed by EC during angiogenesis, is elevated in several cancers and is found to promote angiogenesis by regulating plasmin-mediated proteolysis and by promoting cellular migration through vitronectin. The urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) also induces EC cellular migration during angiogenesis via interacting with signaling partners. Understanding the molecular functions of the plasminogen activator plasmin system and targeting angiogenesis via blocking serine proteases or their interactions with other molecules is one of the major therapeutic strategies scientists have been attracted to in controlling tumor growth and other pathological conditions characterized by neovascularization.  相似文献   

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The mechanisms underlying the therapeutic potential of MSCs are the focus of intense research. We studied human MSCs isolated from desquamated endometrium (eMSCs), which, as previously shown, have high regenerative potential in various disease models. The aim was to evaluate the role of secreted VEGF in stimulating angiogenesis and maintaining eMSC viability and migration, which is important for improving the therapeutic properties of MSCs. We compared three eMSC cultures differing in the level of VEGF secretion: 3D spheroids, monolayer eMSCs, and monolayer eMSCs with VEGF knockdown. Spheroid eMSCs produced higher amounts of VEGF and had the strongest paracrine effect on HUVEC. eMSCs with VEGF knockdown did not stimulate angiogenesis. Monolayered eMSCs expressed VEGFR1, while spheroid eMSCs expressed both VEGFR1 and VEGFR2 receptors. The knockdown of VEGF caused a significant decrease in the viability and migration of eMSCs. eMSCs from 3D spheroids enhanced proliferation and migration in response to exogenous VEGF, in contrast to monolayered eMSCs. Our results suggest that the VEGF–VEGFR1 loop appears to be autocrine-involved in maintaining the viability of eMSCs, and VEGFR2 expression enhances their response to exogenous VEGF, so the angiogenic potential of eMSC can be up- or downregulated by intrinsic VEGF signals.  相似文献   

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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is an important stimulator for angiogenesis in solid tumors. Blocking VEGF activity is an effective therapeutic strategy to inhibit tumor growth and metastasis. Avastin, a humanized monoclonal antibody recognizes VEGF, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. To generate potential VEGF-recognizing antibodies with better tumor regression ability than that of Avastin, we have designed a systematic antibody selection plan. From mice immunized with recombinant human VEGF, we generated three phage display libraries, scFv-M13KO7, Fab-M13KO7, and scFv-Hyperphage, in single-chain Fv (scFv) or Fab format, displayed using either M13KO7 helper phage or Hyperphage. Solid-phase and solution-phase selection strategies were then applied to each library, generating six panning combinations. A total of sixty-four antibodies recognizing VEGF were obtained. Based on the results of epitope mapping, binding affinity, and biological functions in tumor inhibition, eight antibodies were chosen to examine their abilities in tumor regression in a mouse xenograft model using human COLO 205 cancer cells. Three of them showed improvement in the inhibition of tumor growth (328%–347% tumor growth ratio (% of Day 0 tumor volume) on Day 21 vs. 435% with Avastin). This finding suggests a potential use of these three antibodies for VEGF-targeted therapy.  相似文献   

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The search for effective strategies for peripheral nerve regeneration has attracted much attention in recent years. In this study, ordered collagen fibers were used as intraluminal fibers after nerve injury in rats. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plays an important role in nerve regeneration, but its very fast initial burst of activity within a short time has largely limited its clinical use. For the stable binding of VEGF to ordered collagen fibers, we fused a collagen-binding domain (CBD) to VEGF through recombinant DNA technology. Then, we filled the ordered collagen fibers-CBD-VEGF targeting delivery system in a collagen tube to construct natural neural scaffolds, which were then used to bridge transected nerve stumps in a rat sciatic nerve transection model. After transplantation, the natural neural scaffolds showed minimal foreign body reactions and good integration into the host tissue. Oriented collagen fibers in the collagen tube could guide regenerating axons in an oriented manner to the distal, degenerating nerve segment, maximizing the chance of target reinnervation. Functional and histological analyses indicated that the recovery of nerve function in the natural neural scaffolds-treated group was superior to the other grafted groups. The guiding of oriented axonal regeneration and effective delivery systems surmounting the otherwise rapid and short-lived diffusion of growth factors in body fluids are two important strategies in promoting peripheral nerve regeneration. The natural neural scaffolds described take advantage of these two aspects and may produce synergistic effects. These properties qualified the artificial nerve conduits as a putative candidate system for the fabrication of peripheral nerve reconstruction devices.  相似文献   

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Resistin is a novel hormone that is secreted by human adipocytes and mononuclear cells and is associated with obesity, insulin resistance and inflammation. Recently, resistin has been postulated to play a role in angiogenesis. Here, we investigated the hypothesis that resistin regulates ovary carcinoma production of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and the angiogenic processes. We found that in human ovarian epithelial carcinoma cells (HO-8910), resistin (10–150 ng/mL) enhanced both VEGF protein and mRNA expression in a time- and concentration-dependent manner, as well as promoter activity. Furthermore, resistin enhanced DNA-binding activity of Sp1 with VEGF promoter in a PI3K/Akt-dependent manner. PI3K/Akt activated by resistin led to increasing interaction with Sp1, triggering a progressive phosphorylation of Sp1 on Thr453 and Thr739, resulting in the upregulation of VEGF expression. In an in vitro angiogenesis system for endothelial cells (EA.hy926) co-cultured with HO-8910 cells, we observed that the addition of resistin stimulated endothelial cell tube formation, which could be abolished by VEGF neutralizing antibody. Our findings suggest that the PI3K/Akt-Sp1 pathway is involved in resistin-induced VEGF expression in HO-8910 cells and indicates that antiangiogenesis therapy may be beneficial treatment against ovarian epithelial carcinoma, especially in obese patients.  相似文献   

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Oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs) are one of the most prevalent malignancies, with a low five-year survival rate, thus warranting more effective drugs or therapy to improve treatment outcomes. Melatonin has been demonstrated to exhibit oncostatic effects. In this study, we explored the anti-cancer effects of melatonin on OSCCs and the underlying mechanisms. A human tongue squamous cell carcinoma cell line (SCC-15) was treated with 2 mM melatonin, followed by transwell migration and invasion assays. Relative expression levels of Fibroblast Growth Factor 19 (FGF19) was identified by Cytokine Array and further verified by qPCR and Western blot. Overexpression and downregulation of FGF19 were obtained by adding exogenous hFGF19 and FGF19 shRNA lentivirus, respectively. Invasion and migration abilities of SCC-15 cells were suppressed by melatonin, in parallel with the decreased FGF19/FGFR4 expression level. Exogenous hFGF19 eliminated the inhibitory effects of melatonin on SCC-15 cells invasion and migration, while FGF19 knocking-down showed similar inhibitory activities with melatonin. This study proves that melatonin suppresses SCC-15 cells invasion and migration through blocking the FGF19/FGFR4 pathway, which enriches our knowledge on the anticancer effects of melatonin. Blocking the FGF19/FGFR4 pathway by melatonin could be a promising alternative for OSCCs prevention and management, which would facilitate further development of novel strategies to combat OSCCs.  相似文献   

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Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an ocular vascular disease affecting premature infants, characterized by pathological retinal neovascularization (RNV), dilated and tortuous retinal blood vessels, and retinal or vitreous hemorrhages that may lead to retinal detachment, vision impairment and blindness. Compared with other neovascular diseases, ROP is unique because of ongoing and concurrent physiological and pathological angiogenesis in the developing retina. While the disease is currently treated by laser or cryotherapy, anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents have been extensively investigated but are not approved in the U.S. because of safety concerns that they negatively interfere with physiological angiogenesis of the developing retina. An ideal therapeutic strategy would selectively inhibit pathological but not physiological angiogenesis. Our group recently described a novel strategy that selectively and safely alleviates pathological RNV in animal models of ROP by targeting secretogranin III (Scg3), a disease-restricted angiogenic factor. The preclinical profile of anti-Scg3 therapy presents a high potential for next-generation disease-targeted anti-angiogenic therapy for the ROP indication. This review focuses on retinal vessel development in neonates, the pathogenesis of ROP and its underlying molecular mechanisms, including different animal models, and provides a summary of current and emerging therapies.  相似文献   

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Ether à go-go 1 (Eag1) channel is overexpressed in a variety of cancers but the therapeutic potential of Eag1 in osteosarcoma remains elusive. In this study, we constructed an Ad5-Eag1-shRNA vector and evaluated its efficiency for Eag1 knockdown and its effects on osteosarcoma. Our results showed that Ad5-Eag1-shRNA had high interference efficiency of Eag1 expression and suppressed osteosarcoma growth both in vitro and in vivo. To explore the molecular mechanism underlying tumor growth inhibition induced by Eag1 silencing, the intratumoral microvessel density (MVD) was assessed by CD31 staining and the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) was detected by Western blot analysis. We found that Eag1 silencing led to decreased angiogenesis and VEGF expression in the xenograft model of osteosarcoma. Finally, we detected a time-dependent decrease in VEGF expression and considerably reduced phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) and protein kinase B (AKT) activation in osteosarcoma cells treated by Eag1 shRNA. Taken together, our results suggest that Eag1 silencing inhibits tumor growth and angiogenesis in osteosarcoma via the down regulation of VEGF/PI3K/AKT signaling.  相似文献   

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The cornea is a transparent and avascular tissue that plays a central role in light refraction and provides a physical barrier to the external environment. Corneal avascularity is a unique histological feature that distinguishes it from the other parts of the body. Functionally, corneal immune privilege critically relies on corneal avascularity. Corneal lymphangiogenesis is now recognized as a general pathological feature in many pathologies, including dry eye disease (DED), corneal allograft rejection, ocular allergy, bacterial and viral keratitis, and transient corneal edema. Currently, sizable data from clinical and basic research have accumulated on the pathogenesis and functional role of ocular lymphangiogenesis. However, because of the invisibility of lymphatic vessels, ocular lymphangiogenesis has not been studied as much as hemangiogenesis. We reviewed the basic mechanisms of lymphangiogenesis and summarized recent advances in the pathogenesis of ocular lymphangiogenesis, focusing on corneal allograft rejection and DED. In addition, we discuss future directions for lymphangiogenesis research.  相似文献   

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目的评价表达人源化抗血管内皮生长因子(vascular endothelial growth factor,VEGF)单克隆抗体(简称抗VEGF单抗)的重组CHO细胞(K11细胞)传代稳定性。方法细胞培养瓶中进行K11细胞连续传代,于培养1、4和7个月时测定K11细胞的倍增时间、单细胞抗体表达量和基因拷贝数。在传代培养过程中,分别于传代培养2、3、4、5和7个月时将K11细胞接种至全自动生物反应器中进行发酵培养,测定发酵培养产物的单抗表达量,测序单抗轻、重链基因;采用三步层析(亲和、阴/阳离子交换层析)纯化人源化抗VEGF单抗,分析人源化抗VEGF单抗的纯度、电荷异质性、一级结构和生物学活性。结果 K11细胞在细胞培养瓶中连续传代培养1、4和7个月时,对数生长期K11细胞的倍增时间分别为25、23和34 h,单细胞抗体表达量分别为15. 6、15. 0和11. 5 pg/(个·d),单细胞基因拷贝数分别为200、219和204 copies/个。生物反应器发酵培养5批单抗,纯化后单抗表达量为1. 18~2. 06 g/L,K11细胞单抗轻、重链基因测序结果均与理论序列一致,人源化抗VEGF单抗SEC-HPLC单体纯度为96. 23%~98. 21%,电荷异质性和一级结构相似,生物学活性为(0. 859~0. 901)×10^4U/mg。结论 K11细胞在工业化生产规模的培养周期内保持稳定,可满足人源化抗VEGF单抗的商品化的生产需要。  相似文献   

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目的探讨肝动脉栓塞化疗(Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization,TACE)与恩度联合应用对兔VX2肝移植瘤血管生成的影响。方法建立兔VX2肝移植瘤模型,并随机分为TACE组、抗血管生成组(TACE+动脉给予恩度)和生理盐水对照组。TACE术后14d,应用实时定量荧光PCR检测残癌组织血管内皮生长因子(Vascular endothelial growth factor,VEGF)mRNA的转录水平,免疫组化法检测肿瘤组织微血管密度(Microvessel density,MVD),并分析二者的相关性。结果TACE组VEGF mRNA的转录水平明显高于抗血管生成组和对照组(P均<0.05);抗血管生成组与对照组相比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。抗血管生成组MVD(33.17±6.69)明显低于TACE组(59.96±12.19)和对照组(58.88±7.82),且差异均有统计学意义(P均<0.05);TACE组与对照组相比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。各组肿瘤组织VEGF mRNA的转录水平与MVD的分布均呈正相关(r=0.40)。结论TACE与恩度联合应用与单纯应用TACE相比,可明显抑制肿瘤的血管生成。  相似文献   

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目的评价生物类似药重组抗人血管内皮生长因子人源化单克隆抗体(recombinant humanized anti vascular endothelial growth factor monoclonal antibody,rhuMab VEGF)ASK-B1202(简称T)及原研药贝伐珠单抗(Avastin,简称R)在食蟹猴体内药代动力学(pharmacokinetic,PK)的相似性。方法选取16只食蟹猴,随机分为2组:供试品(T)及参比品(R)组,每组8只,雌雄各半,分别给药5 mg/kg,于给药前(0 min)及给药后15 min、30 min、1 h、8 h、2 d、4 d、7 d、10 d、14 d、18 d、21 d、28 d和35 d采集血样,ELISA法检测T及R的血药浓度,并进行方法验证。应用WinNonlin软件生物等效模块计算进行T及R的PK参数的相似性评估。结果 T与R标准曲线比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0. 05),呈现一致的反应性;方法的灵敏度为39. 1 ng/mL,定量范围为39. 1～5 000 ng/mL;方法的精密度、准确度、稀释线性、选择...  相似文献   

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目的探讨环氧化酶-2(COX-2)选择性抑制剂塞来昔布(Celecoxib)对鼻咽癌细胞株HNE-1增殖与侵袭能力、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)表达及放疗敏感性的影响。方法HNE-1细胞经不同浓度塞来昔布处理后,采用MTT法检测各组细胞的增殖水平,细胞侵袭试验检测细胞的侵袭转移能力,RT-PCR及ELISA分别检测细胞VEGF mRNA的转录水平及蛋白的表达水平,克隆形成试验检测细胞对放疗的敏感性。结果不同浓度的塞来昔布均可显著抑制HNE-1细胞的增殖与侵袭能力,并显著下调HNE-1细胞VEGF在mRNA及蛋白水平的表达,且均呈剂量依赖性,差异具有统计学意义。克隆形成试验结果表明,125μmol/L的塞来昔布与放疗联用对HNE-1细胞有明显的协同抗肿瘤效应。结论塞来昔布对HNE-1细胞的增殖与侵袭能力及VEGF的表达均有明显的抑制作用;经塞来昔布处理可增强HNE-1细胞对放疗的敏感性。  相似文献   

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目的通过对乳腺癌可溶性Fas浓度与血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)及金属蛋白酶抑制物(TIMP-1)表达之间关系的分析,探讨患者血清中sFas浓度改变对乳腺癌细胞生长、浸润和转移的影响。方法通过S-P免疫组化法和ELISA法,分别检测乳腺癌细胞VEGF和TIMP-1表达及血清sFas浓度,结合VEGF、TIMP-1与乳腺癌临床病理参数,分析浸润、淋巴结转移乳腺癌中VEGF、TIMP-1表达失衡与血清sFas浓度之间的关系。结果①VEGF阳性表达与乳腺癌淋巴结转移呈显著相关,VEGF阳性的肿瘤有淋巴结转移率为56%,明显高于VEGF阳性的肿瘤无淋巴结转移率(7%)。随着乳腺癌TNM分期和组织学分级的进展,VEGF阳性表达率逐渐增加,呈正相关。TIMP-1阳性表达与肿瘤淋巴结转移明显相关。随着TNM分期和组织学分级的进展,TIMP-1阳性表达率逐渐降低,呈负相关。②VEGF阳性表达而TIMP-1阴性表达组发生乳腺癌浸润和淋巴结转移率及血清sFas浓度最高,VEGF阴性表达而TIMP-1阳性表达组发生淋巴结转移率及血清sFas浓度最低,两组比较差异有极显著意义。结论sFas与VEGF及TIMP-1表达之间存在着反馈机理以及相互激活的密切关系。sFas浓度可以间接地反映基质金属蛋白酶(MMPs)和VEGF的表达情况,sFas在乳腺癌中的浓度变化可以反映乳腺癌的生长、局部浸润和转移。  相似文献   

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Thoracic pair of mammary glands from steroid hormone-pretreated mice respond to hormones structurally and functionally in organ culture. A short exposure of glands for 24 h to 7,12 Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) during a 24-day culture period induced alveolar or ductal lesions. Methods: To differentiate the functional significance of ERα and ERβ, we employed estrogen receptor (ER) knockout mice. We compared the effects of DMBA on the development of preneoplastic lesions in the glands in the absence of ERα (αERKO) and ERβ (βERKO) using an MMOC protocol. Glands were also subjected to microarray analyses. We showed that estradiol can be replaced by EGF for pretreatment of mice. The carcinogen-induced lesions developed under both steroids and EGF pretreatment protocols. The glands from αERKO did not develop any lesions, whereas in βERKO mice in which ERα is intact, mammary alveolar lesions developed. Comparison of microarrays of control, αERKO and βERKO mice showed that ERα was largely responsible for proliferation and the MAP kinase pathways, whereas ERβ regulated steroid metabolism-related genes. The results indicate that ERα is essential for the development of precancerous lesions. Both subtypes, ERα and Erβ, differentially regulated gene expression in mammary glands in organ cultures.  相似文献   

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