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Wang Y, Chen T, Zhan Q, Lu L, Fan C, Wu Z, Yao H, Sun Z, Qu C. Booster effect to neonatal hepatitis B vaccinees at age 10−14 years on hepatitis B virus infection in adulthood. J Clin Virol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2015.06.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Larson J, Kasper L, Russell H, Qu C, Zhu X, McKinnon P, Baker S. PM-13 * BIOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF HISTONE MUTATIONS IN THE MAMMALIAN BRAIN. Neuro Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nov061.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Qin H, Qu C, Yamaza T, Yang R, Lin X, Duan XY, Akiyama K, Liu Y, Zhang Q, Chen C, Chen Y, Qi H, Feng XH, Le A, Shi S. Retraction Notice to: Ossifying Fibroma Tumor Stem Cells Are Maintained by Epigenetic Regulation of a TSP1/TGF-b/SMAD3 Autocrine Loop. Cell Stem Cell 2015; 16:569. [PMID: 26158124 DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2015.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Jiménez-García K, LeBlanc LJ, Williams RA, Beeler MC, Qu C, Gong M, Zhang C, Spielman IB. Tunable spin-orbit coupling via strong driving in ultracold-atom systems. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2015; 114:125301. [PMID: 25860752 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.114.125301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Spin-orbit coupling is an essential ingredient in topological materials, conventional and quantum-gas-based alike. Engineered spin-orbit coupling in ultracold-atom systems-unique in their experimental control and measurement opportunities-provides a major opportunity to investigate and understand topological phenomena. Here we experimentally demonstrate and theoretically analyze a technique for controlling spin-orbit coupling in a two-component Bose-Einstein condensate using amplitude-modulated Raman coupling.
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Huang H, Shao Q, Qu C, Yang T, Dwyer T, Liu G. Coordinated interaction of Down syndrome cell adhesion molecule and deleted in colorectal cancer with dynamic TUBB3 mediates Netrin-1-induced axon branching. Neuroscience 2015; 293:109-22. [PMID: 25754961 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2015.02.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2014] [Revised: 02/02/2015] [Accepted: 02/23/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Modulation of actin and microtubule (MT) dynamics in neurons is implicated in guidance cue-dependent axon outgrowth, branching and pathfinding. Although the role of MTs in axon guidance has been well known, how extracellular guidance signals engage MT behavior in axon branching remains unclear. Previously, we have shown that TUBB3, the most dynamic β-tubulin isoform in neurons, directly binds to deleted in colorectal cancer (DCC) to regulate MT dynamics in Netrin-1-mediated axon guidance. Here, we report that TUBB3 directly interacted with another Netrin-1 receptor Down syndrome cell adhesion molecule (DSCAM) and Netrin-1 increased this interaction in primary neurons. MT dynamics were required for Netrin-1-promoted association of DSCAM with TUBB3. Knockdown of either DSCAM or DCC or addition of a function blocking anti-DCC antibody mutually blocked Netrin-1-induced interactions, suggesting that DSCAM interdependently coordinated with DCC in Netrin-1-induced binding to TUBB3. Both DSCAM and DCC were partially colocalized with TUBB3 in the axon branch and the axon branching point of primary neurons and Netrin-1 increased these colocalizations. Netrin-1 induced the interaction of endogenous DSCAM with polymerized TUBB3 in primary neurons and Src family kinases (SFKs) were required for regulating this binding. Knockdown of DSCAM only, DCC only or both was sufficient to block Netrin-1-induced axon branching of E15 mouse cortical neurons. Knocking down TUBB3 inhibited Netrin-1 induced axon branching as well. These results suggest that DSCAM collaborates with DCC to regulate MT dynamics via direct binding to dynamic TUBB3 in Netrin-1-induced axon branching.
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Qu C, Xing M, McCluskey K, Santos E, Kim H. The impact of PleurX catheters for ascites and peritoneal carcinomatosis on patient rehospitalizations. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2014.12.108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Qin H, Qu C, Yamaza T, Yang R, Lin X, Duan XY, Akiyama K, Liu Y, Zhang Q, Chen C, Chen Y, Qi HH, Feng XH, Le AD, Shi S. Ossifying fibroma tumor stem cells are maintained by epigenetic regulation of a TSP1/TGF-β/SMAD3 autocrine loop. Cell Stem Cell 2014; 13:577-89. [PMID: 24209761 DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2013.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2012] [Revised: 06/25/2013] [Accepted: 08/21/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Abnormal stem cell function makes a known contribution to many malignant tumors, but the role of stem cells in benign tumors is not well understood. Here, we show that ossifying fibroma (OF) contains a stem cell population that resembles mesenchymal stem cells (OFMSCs) and is capable of generating OF-like tumor xenografts. Mechanistically, OFMSCs show enhanced TGF-β signaling that induces aberrant proliferation and deficient osteogenesis via Notch and BMP signaling pathways, respectively. The elevated TGF-β activity is tightly regulated by JHDM1D-mediated epigenetic regulation of thrombospondin-1 (TSP1), forming a JHDM1D/TSP1/TGF-β/SMAD3 autocrine loop. Inhibition of TGF-β signaling in OFMSCs can rescue their abnormal osteogenic differentiation and elevated proliferation rate. Furthermore, chronic activation of TGF-β can convert normal MSCs into OF-like MSCs via establishment of this JHDM1D/TSP1/TGF-β/SMAD3 autocrine loop. These results reveal that epigenetic regulation of TGF-β signaling in MSCs governs the benign tumor phenotype in OF and highlight TGF-β signaling as a candidate therapeutic target.
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Wang L, Zhao Y, Liu Y, Akiyama K, Chen C, Qu C, Jin Y, Shi S. IFN-γ and TNF-α synergistically induce mesenchymal stem cell impairment and tumorigenesis via NFκB signaling. Stem Cells 2014; 31:1383-95. [PMID: 23553791 DOI: 10.1002/stem.1388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2012] [Revised: 02/18/2013] [Accepted: 03/04/2013] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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An inflammatory microenvironment may cause organ degenerative diseases and malignant tumors. However, the precise mechanisms of inflammation-induced diseases are not fully understood. Here, we show that the proinflammatory cytokines interferon-γ (IFN-γ) and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) synergistically impair self-renewal and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) via nuclear factor κB (NFκB)-mediated activation of mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 7 (SMAD7) in ovariectomized (OVX) mice. More interestingly, a long-term elevated levels of IFN-γ and TNF-α result in significantly increased susceptibility to malignant transformation in MSCs through NFκB-mediated upregulation of the oncogenes c-Fos and c-Myc. Depletion of either IFN-γ or TNF-α in OVX mice abolishes MSC impairment and the tendency toward malignant transformation with no NFκB-mediated oncogene activation. Systemic administration of aspirin, which significantly reduces the levels of IFN-γ and TNF-α, results in blockage of MSC deficiency and tumorigenesis by inhibition of NFκB/SMAD7 and NFκB/c-FOS and c-MYC pathways in OVX mice. In summary, this study reveals that inflammation factors, such as IFN-γ and TNF-α, synergistically induce MSC deficiency via NFκB/SMAD7 signaling and tumorigenesis via NFκB-mediated oncogene activation.
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Liu Y, Yang R, Liu X, Zhou Y, Qu C, Kikuiri T, Wang S, Zandi E, Du J, Ambudkar IS, Shi S. Hydrogen sulfide maintains mesenchymal stem cell function and bone homeostasis via regulation of Ca(2+) channel sulfhydration. Cell Stem Cell 2014; 15:66-78. [PMID: 24726192 DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2014.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 186] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2013] [Revised: 02/14/2014] [Accepted: 03/12/2014] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Gaseous signaling molecules such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S) are produced endogenously and mediate effects through diverse mechanisms. H2S is one such gasotransmitters that regulates multiple signaling pathways in mammalian cells, and abnormal H2S metabolism has been linked to defects in bone homeostasis. Here, we demonstrate that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) produce H2S in order to regulate their self-renewal and osteogenic differentiation, and H2S deficiency results in defects in BMMSC differentiation. H2S deficiency causes aberrant intracellular Ca(2+) influx because of reduced sulfhydration of cysteine residues on multiple Ca(2+) TRP channels. This decreased Ca(2+) flux downregulates PKC/Erk-mediated Wnt/β-catenin signaling which controls osteogenic differentiation of BMMSCs. Consistently, H2S-deficient mice display an osteoporotic phenotype that can be rescued by small molecules that release H2S. These results demonstrate that H2S regulates BMMSCs and that restoring H2S levels via nontoxic donors may provide treatments for diseases such as osteoporosis that can arise from H2S deficiencies.
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Zhang Y, Chen Y, Qu C, Zhou M, Ni Q, Xu L. siRNA targeting prohibitins inhibits proliferation and promotes apoptosis of gastric carcinoma cell line SGC7901 in vitro and in vivo. Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand) 2014; 60:26-32. [PMID: 24670873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2013] [Accepted: 03/16/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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In the present study we investigate the effects of small interfering RNA (siRNA)-mediated silencing of prohibitins (Phbs) gene expressions on gastric carcinoma cell proliferation and apoptosis in vitro and in vivo. Firstly, Phbs proteins in five human gastric carcinoma cell lines were evaluated by Western blotting. Then three siRNA sequences targeting Phbs were designed and transfected into the cancer cell line with the highest Phbs protein expressions. The cell proliferation and apoptosis were analyzed by MTT and flow cytometry methods. In vivo, the effects of siRNAs on the proliferation and apoptosis were assayed in xenografted tumors of nude mice. Phbs proteins were expressed highest in gastric carcinoma cell line SGC7901. The cell proliferation significantly decreased upon Phbs silencing. The cell percentage in S phase was significantly lower in Phbs silenced groups, and the apoptotic cell ratio was significantly higher. siRNA targeting Phbs significantly inhibited the growth of the xenografted tumors. Further, Bcl-2 and Bax was respectively downregulated and upregulated after the Phbs silencing in the xenografted tumors. Caspase-3 and caspase-9 activities were significantly enhanced in the Phbs-silenced tumors. In summary, siRNA-mediated silencings of Phbs inhibit proliferation and promotes apoptosis of gastric carcinoma cells SGC7901 in vitro and in vivo, suggesting key roles of Phbs in the development of SGC7901 cell line.
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Chen L, Gu J, Xu L, Qu C, Zhang Y, Zhang W. RNAi-mediated silencing of ATP-binding cassette C4 protein inhibits cell growth in MGC80-3 gastric cancer cell lines. Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand) 2014; 60:1-5. [PMID: 24606721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2013] [Accepted: 02/17/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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ATP-binding cassette C4/multidrug resistance associated protein 4 (ABCC4/MRP4) is a relatively well-studied member of the ATP-binding cassette drug transporter family. Recent studies suggested that ABCC4 is implicated in the development of several human cancers. In the present study, we report that knockdown of ABCC4 by lentivirus-delivered short hairpin RNA could inhibit gastric cancer cell growth in vitro. The proliferation of MGC80-3 cells was significantly reduced after infection with Lv-shABCC4, as determined by MTT and colony formation assays. In addition, knockdown of ABCC4 blocked the cell cycle progression in MGC80-3 cells. To our knowledge, it is the first report to investigate the role of ABCC4 in gastric tumorigenesis. Our data provides additional evidence that ABCC4/MRP4 could be a potential therapeutic target for gastric cancers.
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Zhu Y, Wang HS, Li XM, Qu C. Effects and mechanisms of Fenofibrate on the secretion of vascular endothelial contraction factors in hypertensive rats. GENETICS AND MOLECULAR RESEARCH 2014; 13:5269-75. [DOI: 10.4238/2014.july.24.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Xi G, Hu P, Qu C, Qiu S, Tong C, Ying QL. Induced neural stem cells generated from rat fibroblasts. GENOMICS PROTEOMICS & BIOINFORMATICS 2013; 11:312-9. [PMID: 24076032 PMCID: PMC3908478 DOI: 10.1016/j.gpb.2013.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2013] [Accepted: 09/09/2013] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The generation of induced tissue-specific stem cells has been hampered by the lack of well-established methods for the maintenance of pure tissue-specific stem cells like the ones we have for embryonic stem (ES) cell cultures. Using a cocktail of cytokines and small molecules, we demonstrate that primitive neural stem (NS) cells derived from mouse ES cells and rat embryos can be maintained. Furthermore, using the same set of cytokines and small molecules, we show that induced NS (iNS) cells can be generated from rat fibroblasts by forced expression of the transcriptional factors Oct4, Sox2 and c-Myc. The generation and long-term maintenance of iNS cells could have wide and momentous implications.
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Reed SD, Lampe JW, Qu C, Gundersen G, Fuller S, Copeland WK, Newton KM. Self-reported menopausal symptoms in a racially diverse population and soy food consumption. Maturitas 2013; 75:152-8. [PMID: 23562010 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2013.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2012] [Revised: 03/01/2013] [Accepted: 03/05/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Evaluate the association of self-reported vasomotor symptom (VMS) frequency with race/ethnicity among a diverse midlife US population and explore menopause symptom differences by dietary soy isoflavone (genistein+daidzein) consumption. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional population-based study of peri- and postmenopausal women, ages 45-58. OUTCOMES Recent VMS frequency, VMS ever; recent symptom bother (hot flashes, night sweats, headache and joint-ache). RESULTS Of 18,500 potentially eligible women, 9325 returned questionnaires (50.4% response); 3691 were excluded (premenopausal, missing data, taking hormones). Of 5634 remaining women, 82.1% reported hot flashes ever, 73.1% reported night sweats ever; 48.8% and 38.6% reported recent hot flashes or night sweats, respectively. Compared with White women, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, other Asian (each p<0.001) and Filipino (p<0.01) women less commonly reported ever having hot flashes; Asian women less commonly reported recent VMS bother (p<0.001). Black women more commonly reported hot flashes ever (p<0.05) and recent VMS bother (p<0.05). Compared with non-Hispanic White women, Hispanic women were less likely to report hot flashes (p<0.05) or night sweats (p<0.001) ever. Women were classified by isoflavone consumption: (1) none (n=1819), (2) 0.01-4.30 mg/day (n=1931), (3) 4.31-24.99 mg/day (n=1347) and (4) ≥ 25 mg/day (n=537). There were no group differences in recent VMS number/day: (1) 7.0 (95% CI 6.5, 7.5); (2) 6.4 (95% CI 6.0, 7.1); (3) 7.0 (95% CI 6.3, 8.2); and (4) 6.8 (95% CI 6.1, 7.7). CONCLUSIONS Menopausal symptoms, independent of isoflavone intake, varied considerably by race/ethnicity and were least common among Asian races.
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Chen Y, Xiao Y, Ge W, Zhou K, Wen J, Yan W, Wang Y, Wang B, Qu C, Wu J, Xu L, Cai W. miR-200b inhibits TGF-β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition and promotes growth of intestinal epithelial cells. Cell Death Dis 2013; 4:e541. [PMID: 23492772 PMCID: PMC3613822 DOI: 10.1038/cddis.2013.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which consists of Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the gastro-intestinal tract with unknown etiology. Current evidence suggests that intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) is prominently linked to the pathogenesis of IBD. Therefore, maintaining the intact of epithelium has potential roles in improving pathophysiology and clinical outcomes of IBD. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) act as post-transcriptional gene regulators and regulate many biological processes, including embryonal development, cell differentiation, apoptosis and proliferation. In this study, we found that miR-200b decreased significantly in inflamed mucosa of IBD, especially for UC, when compared with their adjacent normal tissue. Simultaneously, we also found that the genes of E-cadherin and cyclin D1 were reduced significantly and correlated positively to the miR-200b. In addition, the upregulation of transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1) was inversely correlated to the miR-200b in IBD. To investigate the possible roles of miR-200b in IECs maintaining, we used TGF-β1 to induce epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in IEC-6 initially. After sustained over-expressing miR-200b in IEC-6, the EMT was inhibited significantly that was characterized by downregulation of vimentin and upregulation of E-cadherin. Furthermore, we found that miR-200b enhanced E-cadherin expression through targeting of ZEB1, which encode transcriptional repressors of E-cadherin. SMAD2 was found to act as a target of miR-200b with direct evidence that miR-200b binding to the 3′ UTR of SAMD2 and the ability of miR-200b to repress SMAD2 protein expression. With SMAD2 depletion, the expression of vimentin decreased correspondingly, which suggested miR-200b might reduce vimentin through regulating the SMAD2. With endogenous over-expression of miR-200b, the proliferation of IEC-6 cells increased significantly by increasing S-phase entry and promoting expression of the protein cyclin D1. Summarily, our study suggested a potential role for mir-200b in maintaining intact of intestinal epithelium through inhibiting EMT and promoting proliferation of IECs.
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Yang R, Liu Y, Kelk P, Qu C, Akiyama K, Chen C, Atsuta I, Chen W, Zhou Y, Shi S. A subset of IL-17(+) mesenchymal stem cells possesses anti-Candida albicans effect. Cell Res 2012; 23:107-21. [PMID: 23266891 DOI: 10.1038/cr.2012.179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) comprise a heterogeneous population of postnatal progenitor cells with profound immunomodulatory properties, such as upregulation of Foxp3(+) regulatory T cells (Tregs) and downregulation of Th17 cells. However, it is unknown whether different MSC subpopulations possess the same range of immunomodulatory function. Here, we show that a subset of single colony-derived MSCs producing IL-17 is different from bulk MSC population in that it cannot upregulate Tregs, downregulate Th17 cells, or ameliorate disease phenotypes in a colitis mouse model. Mechanistically, we reveal that IL-17, produced by these MSCs, activates the NFκB pathway to downregulate TGF-β production in MSCs, resulting in abolishment of MSC-based immunomodulation. Furthermore, we show that NFκB is able to directly bind to TGF-β promoter region to regulate TGF-β expression in MSCs. Moreover, these IL-17(+) MSCs possess anti-Candida albicans growth effects in vitro and therapeutic effect in C. albicans-infected mice. In summary, this study shows that MSCs contain an IL-17(+) subset capable of inhibiting C. albicans growth, but attenuating MSC-based immunosuppression via NFκB-mediated downregulation of TGF-β.
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Wang P, Liu N, Qu C, Zhu L, Wang B, Pang Q, Yuan Z, Zhao L. Prognostic Value of Serial FDG-PET/CT Scanning in Stage I Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Treated With Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.07.1519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Wang P, Liu N, Pang Q, Qu C, Wang B, Guo H. PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway in the Regulation of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Radiosensitivity After Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.07.1790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Wei F, Qu C, Song T, Ding G, Fan Z, Liu D, Liu Y, Zhang C, Shi S, Wang S. Vitamin C treatment promotes mesenchymal stem cell sheet formation and tissue regeneration by elevating telomerase activity. J Cell Physiol 2012; 227:3216-24. [PMID: 22105792 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.24012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 186] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Cell sheet engineering has been developed as an alternative approach to improve mesenchymal stem cell-mediated tissue regeneration. In this study, we found that vitamin C (Vc) was capable of inducing telomerase activity in periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs), leading to the up-regulated expression of extracellular matrix type I collagen, fibronectin, and integrin β1, stem cell markers Oct4, Sox2, and Nanog as well as osteogenic markers RUNX2, ALP, OCN. Under Vc treatment, PDLSCs can form cell sheet structures because of increased cell matrix production. Interestingly, PDLSC sheets demonstrated a significant improvement in tissue regeneration compared with untreated control dissociated PDLSCs and offered an effective treatment for periodontal defects in a swine model. In addition, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell sheets and umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell sheets were also well constructed using this method. The development of Vc-mediated mesenchymal stem cell sheets may provide an easy and practical approach for cell-based tissue regeneration.
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Pattarini R, Rong Y, Shepherd KR, Jiao Y, Qu C, Smeyne RJ, Morgan JI. Long-lasting transcriptional refractoriness triggered by a single exposure to 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine. Neuroscience 2012; 214:84-105. [PMID: 22542874 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.03.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2012] [Revised: 03/19/2012] [Accepted: 03/20/2012] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder whose etiology is thought to have environmental (toxin) and genetic contributions. The neurotoxin 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine (MPTP) induces pathological features of PD including loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc) and striatal dopamine (DA) depletion. We previously described the striatal transcriptional response following acute MPTP administration in MPTP-sensitive C57BL/6J mice. We identified three distinct phases: early (5h), intermediate (24h) and late (72h) and reported that the intermediate and late responses were absent in MPTP-resistant Swiss-Webster (SWR) mice. Here we show that C57BL/6J mice pre-treated with a single 40 mg/kg dose of MPTP and treated 9 days later with 4×20 mg/kg MPTP, display a striatal transcriptional response similar to that of MPTP-resistant SWR mice, i.e. a robust acute response but no intermediate or late response. Transcriptional refractoriness is dependent upon the dose of the priming challenge with as little as 10mg/kg MPTP being effective and can persist for more than 28 days. Priming of SWR mice has no effect on their response to subsequent challenge with MPTP. We also report that paraquat, another free radical producer, also elicits striatal transcriptional alterations but these are largely distinct from those triggered by MPTP. Paraquat-induced changes are also refractory to priming with paraquat. However neither paraquat nor MPTP elicits cross-attenuation. Thus exposure to specific toxins triggers distinct transcriptional responses in striatum that are influenced by prior exposure to the same toxin. The prolonged refractory period described here for MPTP could explain at the molecular level the reported discrepancies between different MPTP administration regimens and may have implications for our understanding of the relationship between environmental toxin exposure and PD.
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Hu Y, Zhang N, Qu C. Separation of Hydrogen Sulfide from Wastewater by Emulsion Liquid Membranes. Chem Eng Technol 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.201100283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Li B, Qu C, Chen C, Liu Y, Akiyama K, Yang R, Chen F, Zhao Y, Shi S. Basic fibroblast growth factor inhibits osteogenic differentiation of stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth through ERK signaling. Oral Dis 2011; 18:285-92. [PMID: 22151351 DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-0825.2011.01878.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) are a unique postnatal stem cell population capable of regenerating mineralized tissue and treating immune disorders. However, the mechanism that controls SHED differentiation is not fully understood. Here, we showed that basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) treatment attenuated SHED-mediated mineralized tissue regeneration through activation of the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) 1/2 pathway. MATERIAL AND METHOD The level of mineralized nodule formation was assessed by alizarin red staining. Expression levels of osteogenic genes, osteocalcin and runt-related transcription factor 2, were examined by RT-PCR. Subcutaneous implantation approach was used to assess in vivo bone formation. Downstream signaling pathways of bFGF were examined by Western blotting. RESULT Activation of ERK1/2 signaling by bFGF treatment inhibited WNT/β-catenin pathway, leading to osteogenic deficiency of SHED. ERK1/2 inhibitor treatment rescued bFGF-induced osteogenic differentiation deficiency. CONCLUSION These data suggest that bFGF inhibits osteogenic differentiation of SHED via ERK1/2 pathway. Blockade ERK1/2 signaling by small molecular inhibitor treatment improves bone formation of SHED after bFGF treatment.
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SONG Y, Qu C, Srivastava K, Yang N, Zhao W, Li X. Persistent Protection by FAHF-2 in Food Allergy: Effects on Mast cells/Basophils, and Identification of Active Compounds. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2010.12.565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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