脑出血后肺组织炎症损伤情况的研究

目的研究脑出血后肺组织炎症损伤的发病机制。方法用病理学常规HE染色法观察脑出血组和对照组肺标本的出血、渗出和炎症细胞浸润改变情况,在光镜下对白细胞、巨噬细胞进行记数。结果与对照组比较,脑出血组肺组织存在明显渗出、出血及大量白细胞、巨噬细胞浸润,炎症细胞记数有显著意义P<0.05。结论脑出血可以通过引发炎症反应导致急性肺损伤;炎症反应在3~5d时最明显。     

基于粗糙集理论的肺癌细胞图像识别

肺癌细胞的早期诊断相当困难,肺癌细胞的特征选择依据难以把握.提出根据肺癌细胞的每个特征属性对粗糙集下、上近似集的影响程度作为属性约简的依据,根据约简的结果,再采用扩展的相近关系粗糙集对肺癌细胞进行识别诊断.利用下近似集中的结果进行判断可以提高识别的准确率,利用上近似集中的结果进行判断可以降低肺癌细胞识别的漏诊率.从识别的结果来看,方法行之有效.     

Targeting lncRNA H19/miR-29b/COL1A1 Axis Impedes Myofibroblast Activities of Precancerous Oral Submucous Fibrosis

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is known as a potentially malignant disorder, which may result from chemical irritation due to areca nuts (such as arecoline). Emerging evidence suggests that fibrogenesis and carcinogenesis are regulated by the interaction of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs. Among these regulators, profibrotic lncRNA H19 has been found to be overexpressed in several fibrosis diseases. Here, we examined the expression of H19 in OSF specimens and its functional role in fibrotic buccal mucosal fibroblasts (fBMFs). Our results indicate that the aberrantly overexpressed H19 contributed to higher myofibroblast activities, such as collagen gel contractility and migration ability. We also demonstrated that H19 interacted with miR-29b, which suppressed the direct binding of miR-29b to the 3′-untranslated region of type I collagen (COL1A1). We showed that ectopic expression of miR-29b ameliorated various myofibroblast phenotypes and the expression of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), COL1A1, and fibronectin (FN1) in fBMFs. In OSF tissues, we found that the expression of miR-29b was downregulated and there was a negative correlation between miR-29b and these fibrosis markers. Lastly, we demonstrate that arecoline stimulated the upregulation of H19 through the transforming growth factor (TGF)-β pathway. Altogether, this study suggests that increased TGF-β secretion following areca nut chewing may induce the upregulation of H19, which serves as a natural sponge for miR-29b and impedes its antifibrotic effects.     

重组肺癌抑癌基因1蛋白的表达、纯化及其多克隆抗体的制备

目的表达、纯化重组人肺癌抑癌基因1(Tumorsuppressor in lung cancer1,TSLC1)蛋白,并制备其多克隆抗体。方法采用RT-PCR法扩增TSLC1基因全长编码区序列,克隆入原核表达质粒pQE30,转化大肠杆菌M15,IPTG诱导表达,表达的重组蛋白经Ni2+-NTA亲和层析纯化后,免疫家兔,ProteinA亲和层析纯化抗血清,并经Westernblot分析其反应原性。结果重组表达质粒pQE30-TSLC1经双酶切及测序鉴定证明构建正确。重组TSLC1蛋白的表达量约占菌体总蛋白的14%,主要以包涵体形式存在。纯化的重组蛋白纯度为93.4%,可与小鼠抗His-Tag单克隆抗体发生特异性反应。以其制备的多克隆抗体具有良好的抗原识别特异性。结论已成功制备TSLC1多克隆抗体,为深入研究TSLC1分子的生物学活性奠定了基础。     

肺下叶结核64例临床X线特征及误诊研究

目的探讨研究肺下叶结核患者的临床X线特征及误诊因素。方法选择本院2005年9月至2010年11月间收治的64例肺下叶结核患者为研究对象,对其进行临床X线检查并归纳其特性。结果临床X线表现主要包括小叶肺炎样与流沙样征象,具体还有粟粒型、空洞型、结核球型等表现。文中共有12例患者被延误诊,平均延误时间为1.8个月,分别被误诊为支气管肺炎、肺脓疡、肺癌、大叶性肺炎。结论由于肺下叶结核为少发部位且临床表现缺乏特异性,同时X线的表现具有多样性和隐蔽性导致易被误诊。因此应注意消除肺下叶结核临床误诊减少延误的主要事项。     

早期静脉注射特布他林对大鼠急性肺损伤的影响

目的观察早期静脉注射特布他林注射液对大鼠急性肺损伤（ALI）的影响。方法将40只SD大鼠随机分为4组：生理盐水对照组（A组）、ALI组（B组）、ALI＋特布他林治疗组（C组）、ALI＋特布他林＋哇巴因干预组（D组）,每组10只。各组大鼠分别以10％水合氯醛3．5uL·g-1腹腔麻醉。麻醉成功后,A组大鼠采用尾静脉注射生理盐水5mg·kg-1,1h内注完;B组大鼠采用尾静脉注射脂多糖（LPS）5mg·kg-1（融于1mL生理盐水中）,分4次给药,1h内注完;C、D2组大鼠采用尾静脉注射LPS5mg·kg-1（融于1mL生理盐水中）,分4次给药,1h内注射完后,再注射硫酸特布他林注射液5．0uL·g-1体质量,1h内注射完后。然后将大鼠头部抬高45°,光源照射颈部直视下行气管插管,插管成功后,A、B、C3组气管内滴注林格氏液1mL·kg-1,D组气管内滴注含哇巴因10-3mol·L-1的林格氏液1mL·kg-1通过建立LPS诱导的大鼠急性肺损伤模型,对各组大鼠肺组织病理学评分,观察各组大鼠的肺湿干重比（W／D）、肺组织Na＋-K＋-ATP酶的活性,并测定各组大鼠肺泡灌洗液中的细胞数、中性粒细胞计数及蛋白含量。结果A组肺组织病理学评分值、W／D值、细胞计数、中性粒细胞百分比、蛋白含量均明显低于B、C、D3组（均P〈0．05）,B、D2组上述指标均明显高于C组（均P〈0．05）,B组上述指标与D组比较差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）。A组肺组织Na＋-K＋-ATP酶的活性明显高于B、C、D3组（P〈0．05）,B、D2组均明显低于C组（均P〈0．05）,B组与D组比较差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）。结论早期静脉注射特布他林可通过上调肺组织Na＋K＋-ATP酶的活性来促进肺泡上皮细胞对液体重吸收,从而控制大鼠急性肺损伤的进展。     

荷人肺腺癌裸鼠的^99Tc^m-CD44-McAb放射免疫显像

采用^99Tc^m直接标记法标记抗CD44的单克隆抗体,并对标记抗体的特性进行鉴定;利用^99Tc^m-CD44-McAb对荷人肺腺癌裸鼠进行放射免疫显像及体内分布研究。结果显示,^99Tc^m-CD44-McAb的标记率为92．3％±4．1％,比活度为2．9±0．5TBq／g,放化纯度为96．2％±3．1％。放射免疫显像结果显示,肿瘤组织对^99Tc^m～CD44-McAb有较高的摄取,通过感兴趣区（Regional Interest,ROD技术测得肿瘤部位与对侧相应部位的放射性摄取比（T／NT）为2．29±0．56,明显高于对照组（P〈0．05）。标记抗体的小鼠体内分布结果与显像结果基本一致。以上研究结果说明,^99Tc^m-CD44-McAb用于荷人肺腺癌裸鼠的放射免疫显像能得到较理想的T／NT,CD44是肺腺癌放射免疫显像研究值得推荐的目标抗原之一。     

A Novel Role of Arrhythmia-Related Gene KCNQ1 Revealed by Multi-Omic Analysis: Theragnostic Value and Potential Mechanisms in Lung Adenocarcinoma

The early diagnosis, prognostic prediction, and personalized therapy of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) remains a challenging issue. KCNQ1 (potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily Q Member 1) is implicated in long QT syndrome (LQTS) and cardiac arrhythmia, while its significance in LUAD remains unclear. In this study, we aimed to explore the significance of KCNQ1 in terms of clinical value, tumor immunity, underlying mechanisms, and a precision medicine approach by means of multi-omics analysis. The association of KCNQ1 with LUAD was first explored. Both altered variants and high expression of KCNQ1 in a TCGA-LUAD cohort indicated a favorable outcome. KCNQ1 levels had a negative correlation with tumor proliferation index Ki67 levels. siRNA-knockdown of KCNQ1 promoted the migration ability of lung cancer cells. KCNQ1 levels were decreased in LUAD tissue compared to normal tissue. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve indicated good diagnostic efficiency of KCNQ1. High KCNQ1 is associated with an immunoactive profile of immune infiltration and immunomodulators and is involved in the inhibition of the cell cycle and DNA replication. Lapatinib was identified as a potent drug for LUAD in the context of low KCNQ1. This study unveiled the significance of KCNQ1 in diagnosis and prognosis and provided a corresponding precision medicine strategy for LUAD.     

Zinc Status Impacts the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor and Downstream Protein Expression in A549 Cells

Zinc has been suggested to play a role in carcinogenesis and tumor progression. Serum zinc levels of lung cancer patients are for example lower than in healthy individuals. The activation and expression of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), which plays a role in tumor biology, are presumably influenced by zinc. EGFR activation influences cell adhesion and immune escape. This study provides insights into the impacts of zinc on the EGFR activation and expression of downstream proteins such as E-cadherin and PD-L1 in the alveolar carcinoma cell line A549. To model chronic changes in zinc homeostasis, A549 cells were cultured in media with different zinc contents. EGFR surface expression of unstimulated and stimulated A549 cells was determined by flow cytometry. EGFR phosphorylation as well as the protein expression of E-cadherin and PD-L1 were analyzed by Western blot. In our hands, chronic zinc deficiency led to increased EGFR surface expression, decreased E-cadherin protein expression and increased PD-L1 protein expression. Zinc supplementation decreased EGFR surface expression and PD-L1 protein expression. In summary, zinc-deficient A549 cells may display a more malignant phenotype. Thus, future clinical research should further focus on the possible benefits of restoring disturbed zinc homeostasis, especially in lung cancer patients.     

The Pathogenesis of Cardiac Fibrosis: A Review of Recent Progress

Fibrosis is defined as the excessive deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins in the interstitium. It is an essential pathological response to chronic inflammation. ECM protein deposition is initially protective and is critical for wound healing and tissue regeneration. However, pathological cardiac remodeling in excessive and continuous tissue damage with subsequent ECM deposition results in a distorted organ architecture and significantly impacts cardiac function. In this review, we summarized and discussed the histologic features of cardiac fibrosis with the signaling factors that control it. We evaluated the origin and characteristic markers of cardiac fibroblasts. We also discussed lymphatic vessels, which have become more important in recent years to improve cardiac fibrosis.