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Yu C, Qiu M, Yin H, Zhang Z, Hu C, Jiang X, Du H, Li Q, Li J, Xiong X, Yang C, Liu Y. miR-138-5p promotes chicken granulosa cell apoptosis via targeting SIRT1. Anim Biotechnol 2023; 34:2449-2458. [PMID: 35792779 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2022.2095642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Granulosa cell (GC) apoptosis is the main trigger of follicular atresia. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are 18-22 nt RNAs whose function is primarily determined by their extended seed region and are considered to be involved in the biological functions of follicular development, including follicular atresia, folliculogenesis, and oogenesis. MiR-138-5p is known to act on chicken GCs. In this study, we found that miR-138-5p was enriched in reproductive organs, such as the uterus and ovaries. To examine whether miR-138-5p could regulate the biological process of GCs, miR-138-5p was examined by transfection of cells with a mimic or inhibitor of miR-138-5p. Expression levels of caspase-3 and caspase-9 mRNA and protein were markedly increased or decreased after transfection of the mimic or inhibitor, respectively. Furthermore, following miR-138-5p inhibition, SIRT1, one of the target genes of miR-138-5p, was found to increase the mRNA, which is correlated with the increased levels of BCL2 expression, an anti-apoptotic gene in the chicken GCs. These results suggest that miR-138-5p promotes apoptosis in chicken GCs by targeting SIRT1.
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- Chunlin Yu
- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Marquardt RM, Tran DN, Lessey BA, Rahman MS, Jeong JW. Epigenetic Dysregulation in Endometriosis: Implications for Pathophysiology and Therapeutics. Endocr Rev 2023; 44:1074-1095. [PMID: 37409951 PMCID: PMC10638603 DOI: 10.1210/endrev/bnad020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological condition associated with pelvic pain and infertility. Despite more than a century of research, the etiology of endometriosis still eludes scientific consensus. This lack of clarity has resulted in suboptimal prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options. Evidence of genetic contributors to endometriosis is interesting but limited; however, significant progress has been made in recent years in identifying an epigenetic role in the pathogenesis of endometriosis through clinical studies, in vitro cell culture experiments, and in vivo animal models. The predominant findings include endometriosis-related differential expression of DNA methyltransferases and demethylases, histone deacetylases, methyltransferases, and demethylases, and regulators of chromatin architecture. There is also an emerging role for miRNAs in controlling epigenetic regulators in the endometrium and endometriosis. Changes in these epigenetic regulators result in differential chromatin organization and DNA methylation, with consequences for gene expression independent of a genetic sequence. Epigenetically altered expression of genes related to steroid hormone production and signaling, immune regulation, and endometrial cell identity and function have all been identified and appear to play into the pathophysiological mechanisms of endometriosis and resulting infertility. This review summarizes and critically discusses early seminal findings, the ever-growing recent evidence of epigenetic contributions to the pathophysiology of endometriosis, and implications for proposed epigenetically targeted therapeutics.
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- Ryan M Marquardt
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Biology, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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Yin D, Jiang YJ. Case Series and a Literature Review: Two Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma Cases with Recurrent Endometriosis. Int J Womens Health 2023; 15:1611-1619. [PMID: 37901720 PMCID: PMC10612500 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s418135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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Introduction Endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer (EAOC) is rare, occurring approximately in 1% of women with ovarian endometriosis. The main histological types are endometrioid adenocarcinoma and clear cell carcinoma (CCC), with the latter being the least common. Case Presentation In our hospital, we recently summarized two patients with ovarian clear cell carcinoma with similar characteristics. They all had endometriosis for a long time and had undergone ovarian cyst removal due to a chocolate cyst. Unfortunately, the cyst recurred after surgery, and the histological diagnosis was clear cell carcinoma. In case 1, the expression of P53 was found in the tumor by regular examination, and the stage was IIB. In Case 2, we found it in intraoperative freezing; the stage was IA. Case 1 has been treated with the TP regimen six times, and the survival period has reached one year. Case 2 had a survival period of 6 years after completing six TP regimen treatments. Clinicians should pay attention to patients with a long history of endometriosis and postoperative recurrence of ovarian cysts accompanied by serum CA-125 of more than 200U/mL. Imaging examination has a good prospect in diagnosing malignant transformation of endometriosis, especially PET-CT. Conclusion This case report highlights the risk factors related to the formation of ovarian clear cell carcinoma and suggests that the follow-up of patients with ovarian endometriosis is essential because of its recurrence characteristics. Radical surgery and postoperative platinum-containing chemotherapy are the primary treatment methods at present.
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- Dan Yin
- The Second Clinical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Xinhua Hospital of Zhejiang Province), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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Psilopatis I, Vrettou K, Fleckenstein FN, Theocharis S. The Impact of Histone Modifications in Endometriosis Highlights New Therapeutic Opportunities. Cells 2023; 12:1227. [PMID: 37174627 PMCID: PMC10177435 DOI: 10.3390/cells12091227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Endometriosis is a chronic disorder of the female reproductive system which afflicts a great number of women worldwide. Histone deacetylases (HDACs) prevent the relaxation of chromatin, thereby positively or negatively modulating gene transcription. The current review aims at studying the impact of histone modifications and their therapeutic targeting in endometriosis. In order to identify relevant studies, a literature review was conducted using the MEDLINE and LIVIVO databases. The current manuscript represents the most comprehensive, up-to-date review of the literature focusing on the particular role of HDACs and their inhibitors in the context of endometriosis. HDAC1, HDAC2, HDAC3, Sirtuin 1, and Sirtuin 3, are the five most studied HDAC enzymes which seem to, at least partly, influence the pathophysiology of endometriosis. Both well-established and novel HDACIs could possibly represent modern, efficacious anti-endometriotic drug agents. Altogether, histone modifications and their therapeutic targeting have been proven to have a strong impact on endometriosis.
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- Iason Psilopatis
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt—Universität zu Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
- First Department of Pathology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias Street, Bld 10, Goudi, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Pathology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias Street, Bld 10, Goudi, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt—Universität zu Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
- BIH Charité Clinician Scientist Program, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, BIH Biomedical Innovation Academy, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- First Department of Pathology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias Street, Bld 10, Goudi, 11527 Athens, Greece
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Alhallak I, Quick CM, Graham GL, Simmen RCM. A Pilot Study on the Co-existence of Diabetes and Endometriosis in Reproductive-Age Women: Potential for Endometriosis Progression. Reprod Sci 2023:10.1007/s43032-023-01190-3. [PMID: 36788175 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-023-01190-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
Abstract
Endometriosis (ENDO) is a chronic estrogen-dependent gynecological condition that affects reproductive-age women, causing pelvic pain, infertility, and increased risk for ovarian cancer. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease with significant morbidity and mortality and rising incidence worldwide. The occurrence of DM among ENDO patients remains understudied, despite commonalities in these conditions' immune, inflammatory, and metabolic dysfunctions. This pilot study evaluated whether a subset of women with ENDO manifests DM co-morbidity and if so, whether DM promotes ENDO status. Archived ectopic lesions obtained at ENDO surgery from non-diabetic (ENDO-N; n = 11) and diabetic (ENDO-DM; n = 15) patients were identified by a search of an electronic health database. Retrieved samples were analyzed by immunohistochemistry for markers of proliferation (Ki67, PTEN), steroid receptor signaling (ESR, PGR) and macrophage infiltration (CD68). Immunostaining data were expressed as percentages of immune-positive cells in lesion stroma and epithelium. In lesion stroma, the percentages of nuclear immune-positive cells were higher for ESR2 and lower for PGR-T, in ENDO-DM than ENDO-N patients. The percentages of nuclear immune-positive cells for ESR1 and PTEN tended to be higher and lower, respectively, in ENDO-DM than ENDO-N groups. In lesion glandular epithelium, the percentages of nuclear immune-positive cells were higher for ESR1 and ESR2, in ENDO-DM than ENDO-N groups. ENDO-N lesions had lower percentages of stromal CD68 immune-positive cells than ENDO-DM Type 1 lesions. Findings demonstrate DM in a subset of women with ENDO, which was associated with significant changes in lesion stromal and epithelial nuclear steroid hormone receptor levels, suggestive of disease progression.
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- Iad Alhallak
- Department of Physiology & Cell Biology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Physiology & Cell Biology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Physiology & Cell Biology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA. .,The Winthrop P Rockefeller Cancer Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA.
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Ziętara P, Dziewięcka M, Augustyniak M. Why Is Longevity Still a Scientific Mystery? Sirtuins-Past, Present and Future. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:728. [PMID: 36614171 PMCID: PMC9821238 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The sirtuin system consists of seven highly conserved regulatory enzymes responsible for metabolism, antioxidant protection, and cell cycle regulation. The great interest in sirtuins is associated with the potential impact on life extension. This article summarizes the latest research on the activity of sirtuins and their role in the aging process. The effects of compounds that modulate the activity of sirtuins were discussed, and in numerous studies, their effectiveness was demonstrated. Attention was paid to the role of a caloric restriction and the risks associated with the influence of careless sirtuin modulation on the organism. It has been shown that low modulators' bioavailability/retention time is a crucial problem for optimal regulation of the studied pathways. Therefore, a detailed understanding of the modulator structure and potential reactivity with sirtuins in silico studies should precede in vitro and in vivo experiments. The latest achievements in nanobiotechnology make it possible to create promising molecules, but many of them remain in the sphere of plans and concepts. It seems that solving the mystery of longevity will have to wait for new scientific discoveries.
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, University of Silesia in Katowice, ul. Bankowa 9, 40-007 Katowice, Poland
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Wang M, Wu Y, He Y, Liu J, Chen Y, Huang J, Qi G, Li P. SIRT1 upregulation promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition by inducing senescence escape in endometriosis. Sci Rep 2022; 12:12302. [PMID: 35853978 PMCID: PMC9296487 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-16629-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Endometrial epithelial cells carry distinct cancer-associated alterations that may be more susceptible to endometriosis. Mouse models have shown that overexpression of SIRT1 associated with oncogene activation contributes to the pathogenesis of endometriosis, but the underlying reason remains elusive. Here, we used integrated systems biology analysis and found that enrichment of endometrial stromal fibroblasts in endometriosis and their cellular abundance correlated negatively with epithelial cells in clinical specimens. Furthermore, endometrial epithelial cells were characterized by significant overexpression of SIRT1, which is involved in triggering the EMT switch by escaping damage or oncogene-induced induced senescence in clinical specimens and in vitro human cell line models. This observation supports that genetic and epigenetic incident favors endometrial epithelia cells escape from senescence and fuel EMT process in endometriosis, what could be overcome by downregulation of SIRT1.
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- Minghua Wang
- Department of Pathology, Longgang District People's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518172, China.,Department of Pathology, Jinan University School of Medicine, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinan University School of Medicine, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Medical Statistics, Jinan University School of Medicine, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinan University School of Medicine, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinan University School of Medicine, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Medical Statistics, Jinan University School of Medicine, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Department of Pathology, Jinan University School of Medicine, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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Li B, Wang Y, Wang Y, Li S, Liu K. Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis Malignant Invasion of Cervical Wall and Rectal Wall With Lynch Syndrome: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature. Front Oncol 2022; 12:832228. [PMID: 35402227 PMCID: PMC8983876 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.832228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundMalignant transformation of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) invading the cervix and rectum is quite rare, especially in patients combined with Lynch syndrome (LS). We report a rare case of a 49-year-old perimenopausal woman with endometrioid carcinoma arising from the pouch of Douglas, invading the cervix and rectum 1 year after a unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy treatment for ovarian endometriosis. The genetic testing of the patient showed germline mutations in MSH2, which combined with the special family history of colorectal cancer of the patient, was also thought to be associated with LS. We have analyzed the reported cases of DIE malignant transformation over the last 10 years, and reviewed the relevant literature, in order to strengthen the clinical management of patients with endometriosis, particularly patients with DIE, and reveal a possible correlation between malignant transformation of endometriosis and LS.Case PresentationA 49-year-old perimenopausal woman presented with hypogastralgia, diarrhea, and intermittent fever for more than 1 month. A Transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) showed a cervix isthmus mass, and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a mass in pouch of Douglas with high suspicion of malignancy, possibly invading the anterior wall of the rectum. Prior to surgery, the patient performed the ultrasound guided pelvic mass biopsy through the vagina, and the pathology of the mass showed endometrioid carcinoma. The patient received a gynecological–surgical laparotomy and enterostomy, and a histopathology revealed endometrioid carcinoma infiltrating the cervical wall and rectal wall. In the family genetic history of the patient, her mother and two sisters suffered from colorectal cancer, so lesion tissue and blood were taken for genetic testing, which showed a germline mutation in MSH2, with LS being considered. After the surgical treatment, the patient received six courses of paclitaxel–carboplatin chemotherapy. During the course of treatment, bone marrow suppression occurred, but was healed after symptomatic treatment. To date, the patient is generally in good health, and imaging examination showed no evidence of recurrence.ConclusionThe risk of malignant transformation of endometriosis is increased in perimenopause and postmenopause, as DIE is a rare malignant transformation of endometriosis. DIE can invade other adjacent organs and cause poor prognosis, thus, comprehensive gynecological–surgical treatment should be necessary. In addition, if histopathology showed endometrioid carcinoma, the possibility of LS should be considered, and if necessary, immunohistochemical staining and gene detection should be improved to provide follow-up targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
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Wang Z, Gong C, Li Z. Molecular mechanism of ovarian toxicity of Hook.F. a study based on network pharmacology and molecular docking. Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2022; 51:62-72. [PMID: 35576115 PMCID: PMC9109761 DOI: 10.3724/zdxbyxb-2021-0230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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To explore the mechanism of ovarian toxicity of Hook. F. (TwHF) by network pharmacology and molecular docking. The candidate toxic compounds and targets of TwHF were collected by the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP) and the Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD). Then, the potential ovarian toxic targets were obtained from CTD, and the target genes of ovarian toxicity of TwHF were analyzed using the STRING database. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was established by Cytoscape and analyzed by the cytoHubba plug-in to identify hub genes. Additionally, the target genes of ovarian toxicity of TwHF were subjected to Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses by using the R software. Finally, Discovery Studio software was used for molecular docking verification of the core toxic compounds and the hub genes. Nine candidate toxic compounds of TwHF and 56 potential ovarian toxic targets were identified in this study. Further network analysis showed that the core ovarian toxic compounds of TwHF were triptolide, kaempferol and tripterine, and the hub ovarian toxic genes included , , , , , , , , and . Besides, the GO and KEGG analysis indicated that TwHF caused ovarian toxicity through oxidative stress, reproductive system development and function, regulation of cell cycle, response to endogenous hormones and exogenous stimuli, apoptosis regulation and aging. The docking studies suggested that 3 core ovarian toxic compounds of TwHF were able to fit in the binding pocket of the 10 hub genes. TwHF may cause ovarian toxicity by acting on 10 hub genes and 140 signaling pathways.
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- Zhiqiang Wang
- 1. Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, the 980th Hospital of the Joint Logistic Support Force of the People's Liberation Army, Shijiazhuang 050082, China
- 2. First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- of Nephrology, Shijiazhuang Ping'an Hospital, Shijiazhuang 050012, China
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- 1. Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, the 980th Hospital of the Joint Logistic Support Force of the People's Liberation Army, Shijiazhuang 050082, China
- 2. First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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Poloznikov A, Nikulin S, Bolotina L, Kachmazov A, Raigorodskaya M, Kudryavtseva A, Bakhtogarimov I, Rodin S, Gaisina I, Topchiy M, Asachenko A, Novosad V, Tonevitsky A, Alekseev B. 9-ING-41, a Small Molecule Inhibitor of GSK-3β, Potentiates the Effects of Chemotherapy on Colorectal Cancer Cells. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:777114. [PMID: 34955846 PMCID: PMC8696016 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.777114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common and lethal types of cancer. Although researchers have made significant efforts to study the mechanisms underlying CRC drug resistance, our knowledge of this disease is still limited, and novel therapies are in high demand. It is urgent to find new targeted therapy considering limited chemotherapy options. KRAS mutations are the most frequent molecular alterations in CRC. However, there are no approved K-Ras targeted therapies for these tumors yet. GSK-3β is demonstrated to be a critically important kinase for the survival and proliferation of K-Ras–dependent pancreatic cancer cells. In this study, we tested combinations of standard-of-care therapy and 9-ING-41, a small molecule inhibitor of GSK-3β, in CRC cell lines and patient-derived tumor organoid models of CRC. We demonstrate that 9-ING-41 inhibits the growth of CRC cells via a distinct from chemotherapy mechanism of action. Although molecular biomarkers of 9-ING-41 efficacy are yet to be identified, the addition of 9-ING-41 to the standard-of-care drugs 5-FU and oxaliplatin could significantly enhance growth inhibition in certain CRC cells. The results of the transcriptomic analysis support our findings of cell cycle arrest and DNA repair deficiency in 9-ING-41–treated CRC cells. Notably, we find substantial similarity in the changes of the transcriptomic profile after inhibition of GSK-3β and suppression of STK33, another critically important kinase for K-Ras–dependent cells, which could be an interesting point for future research. Overall, the results of this study provide a rationale for the further investigation of GSK-3 inhibitors in combination with standard-of-care treatment of CRC.
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- Andrey Poloznikov
- Faculty of Biology and Biotechnologies, Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia.,P. Hertsen Moscow Oncology Research Institute-Branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
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- Faculty of Biology and Biotechnologies, Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia.,P. Hertsen Moscow Oncology Research Institute-Branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia.,School of Biomedicine, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia
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- P. Hertsen Moscow Oncology Research Institute-Branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
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- P. Hertsen Moscow Oncology Research Institute-Branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
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- Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, United States
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- A. V. Topchiev Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- A. V. Topchiev Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Microfluidic Technologies for Biomedicine, Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry RAS, Moscow, Russia
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- Faculty of Biology and Biotechnologies, Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia.,Scientific Research Centre Bioclinicum, Moscow, Russia.,Laboratory of Microfluidic Technologies for Biomedicine, Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry RAS, Moscow, Russia
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- P. Hertsen Moscow Oncology Research Institute-Branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
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Wang J, Cong S, Wu H, He Y, Liu X, Sun L, Zhao X, Zhang G. Identification and Analysis of Potential Autophagy-Related Biomarkers in Endometriosis by WGCNA. Front Mol Biosci 2021; 8:743012. [PMID: 34790699 PMCID: PMC8591037 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2021.743012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background: Endometriosis is a serious gynecological disorder characterized by debilitating pain, infertility and the establishment of innervated endometriosis lesions outside the uterus. Early detection and accurate diagnosis are pivotal in endometriosis. The work screened autophagy-related genes (ATGs) as potential biomarkers to reveal new molecular subgroups for the early diagnosis of endometriosis. Materials and Methods: The gene lists of ATGs from five databases were integrated. Then, weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) was used to map the genes to the gene profile of endometriosis samples in GSE51981 to obtain functional modules. GO and KEGG analyses were performed on the ATGs from the key modules. Differentially expressed ATGs were identified by the limma R package and further validated in the external datasets of GSE7305 and GSE135485. The DESeq2 R package was utilized to establish multifactorial network. Subsequently, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed to identify new molecular subgroups. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and Western blotting were used to confirm the differential expression of hub ATGs, and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis and Spearman correlation analysis were applied to assess the diagnostic value of hub ATGs in 40 clinical samples and human primary endometrial stromal cells (ESCs). Results: We screened 4 key modules and 12 hub ATGs and found the key genes to be strongly correlated with endometriosis. The pathways of ATGs were mainly enriched in autophagy, apoptosis, ubiquitin-protein ligase binding, and MAPK signaling pathway. The expression levels of EZH2 (Enhancer of Zeste homolog 2) and RND3 (also known as RhoE) had statistically significant changes with higher values in the endometriosis group compared with the controls, both in the tissue samples and primary ESCs. Besides, they also showed higher specificity and sensitivity by the receiver operating characteristic analysis and Spearman correlation analysis for the diagnosis of endometriosis. The TF-mRNA-miRNA-lncRNA multifactorial network was successfully constructed. Four new molecular subgroups were identified, and we preliminarily showed the ability of IQCG to independently differentiate subgroups. Conclusion: EZH2 and RND3 could be candidate biomarkers for endometriosis, which would contribute to the early diagnosis and intervention in endometriosis.
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- Jing Wang
- Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Red Cross Center Hospital of Harbin, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Asaduzzaman S, Ahmed MR, Rehana H, Chakraborty S, Islam MS, Bhuiyan T. Machine learning to reveal an astute risk predictive framework for Gynecologic Cancer and its impact on women psychology: Bangladeshi perspective. BMC Bioinformatics 2021; 22:213. [PMID: 33894739 PMCID: PMC8066470 DOI: 10.1186/s12859-021-04131-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In this research, an astute system has been developed by using machine learning and data mining approach to predict the risk level of cervical and ovarian cancer in association to stress. RESULTS For functioning factors and subfactors, several machine learning models like Logistics Regression, Random Forest, AdaBoost, Naïve Bayes, Neural Network, kNN, CN2 rule Inducer, Decision Tree, Quadratic Classifier were compared with standard metrics e.g., F1, AUC, CA. For certainty info gain, gain ratio, gini index were revealed for both cervical and ovarian cancer. Attributes were ranked using different feature selection evaluators. Then the most significant analysis was made with the significant factors. Factors like children, age of first intercourse, age of husband, Pap test, age are the most significant factors of cervical cancer. On the other hand, genital area infection, pregnancy problems, use of drugs, abortion, and the number of children are important factors of ovarian cancer. CONCLUSION Resulting factors were merged, categorized, weighted according to their significance level. The categorized factors were indexed using ranker algorithm which provides them a weightage value. An algorithm has been formulated afterward which can be used to predict the risk level of cervical and ovarian cancer in relation to women's mental health. The research will have a great impact on the low incoming country like Bangladesh as most women in low incoming nations were unaware of it. As these two can be described as the most sensitive cancers to women, the development of the application from algorithm will also help to reduce women's mental stress. More data and parameters will be added in future for research in this perspective.
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- Sayed Asaduzzaman
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Rangamati Science and Technology University, Vedvedi, Rangamati, Bangladesh
- Department of Information and Communication Technology, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, 1902 Bangladesh
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- Department of Software Engineering, Daffodil International University, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Daffodil International University, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Rajshahi University Engineering and Technology, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh
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- Department of Software Engineering, Daffodil International University, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Kratz EM, Kokot I, Dymicka-Piekarska V, Piwowar A. Sirtuins-The New Important Players in Women's Gynecological Health. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:84. [PMID: 33435147 PMCID: PMC7827899 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10010084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The participation of sirtuins in the regulation of oxidative stress and inflammation lies at the basis of their possible modes of action and is related to their expression in various cell structures; their location in the mitochondria and blood plasma has been indicated as of primary importance. Despite many existing studies, research on sirtuins continues to present an opportunity to discover new functions and dependencies, especially when it comes to women's gynecological health. Sirtuins have a significant role in both the formation and the course of many gynecological diseases. Their role is particularly important and well documented in the course of the development of cancer within the female reproductive organs; however, disturbances observed in the ovary and oocyte as well as in follicular fluid are also widely investigated. Additionally, sirtuins take part in some gynecological disturbances as regulative factors in pathways associated with insulin resistance, glucose and lipids metabolism disorders. In this review, we would like to summarize the existing knowledge about sirtuins in the manner outlined above.
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- Ewa Maria Kratz
- Department of Laboratory Diagnostics, Division of Laboratory Diagnostics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska Street 211A, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland;
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- Department of Laboratory Diagnostics, Division of Laboratory Diagnostics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska Street 211A, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, Medical University of Bialystok, Waszyngtona Street 15A, 15-269 Bialystok, Poland;
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska Street 211, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland;
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