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Wang J, Lin X, Shen Z, Li G, Hu L, Li Q, Li Y, Wang J, Zhang C, Wang S, Wu X. AKT from dental epithelium to papilla promotes odontoblast differentiation. Differentiation 2023; 134:52-60. [PMID: 37898102 DOI: 10.1016/j.diff.2023.10.002] [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: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
Abstract
Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions occur during tooth development. The dental epithelium (DE) is regarded as the signal center that regulates tooth morphology. However, the mechanism by which DE regulates the differentiation of mesenchyme-derived dental papilla (DP) into odontoblasts remains unclear. Using miniature pigs as a model, we analyzed the expression profiles of the DE and DP during odontoblast differentiation using high-throughput RNA sequencing. The phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)/AKT pathway is one of the most enriched pathways in both DE and DP. The PI3K/AKT pathway was first activated in the inner enamel epithelium but not in the DP on embryonic day 50. This pathway was then activated in the odontoblast layer on embryonic day 60. We showed that AKT activation promoted odontoblast differentiation of DP cells. We further demonstrated that activation of PI3K/AKT signaling in the DE effectively increased the expression levels of AKT and dentin sialophosphoprotein in DP cells. Additionally, we found that DE cells secreted collagen type IV alpha 6 chain (COL4A6) downstream of epithelial AKT signaling to positively regulate mesenchymal AKT levels. Therefore, our data suggest that PI3K/AKT signaling from the DE to the DP promotes odontoblast differentiation via COL4A6 secretion.
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- Jiangyi Wang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Beijing Laboratory of Oral Health and Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Beijing Laboratory of Oral Health and Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Beijing Laboratory of Oral Health and Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Beijing Laboratory of Oral Health and Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Beijing Laboratory of Oral Health and Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China; Department of Prosthodontics, Capital Medical University School of Stomatology, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Beijing Laboratory of Oral Health and Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Beijing Laboratory of Oral Health and Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Capital Medical University School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Beijing Laboratory of Oral Health and Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Beijing Laboratory of Oral Health and Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Capital Medical University School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100069, China; Academician Workstation for Oral-Maxillofacial Regenerative Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.
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- Academician Workstation for Oral-Maxillofacial Regenerative Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.
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Lufkin L, Samanta A, Baker D, Lufkin S, Schulze J, Ellis B, Rose J, Lufkin T, Kraus P. Glis1 and oxaloacetate in nucleus pulposus stromal cell somatic reprogramming and survival. Front Mol Biosci 2022; 9:1009402. [PMID: 36406265 PMCID: PMC9671658 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2022.1009402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Regenerative medicine aims to repair degenerate tissue through cell refurbishment with minimally invasive procedures. Adipose tissue (FAT)-derived stem or stromal cells are a convenient autologous choice for many regenerative cell therapy approaches. The intervertebral disc (IVD) is a suitable target. Comprised of an inner nucleus pulposus (NP) and an outer annulus fibrosus (AF), the degeneration of the IVD through trauma or aging presents a substantial socio-economic burden worldwide. The avascular nature of the mature NP forces cells to reside in a unique environment with increased lactate levels, conditions that pose a challenge to cell-based therapies. We assessed adipose and IVD tissue-derived stromal cells through in vitro transcriptome analysis in 2D and 3D culture and suggested that the transcription factor Glis1 and metabolite oxaloacetic acid (OAA) could provide NP cells with survival tools for the harsh niche conditions in the IVD.
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- Leon Lufkin
- Department of Statistics and Data Science, Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States,The Clarkson School, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, United States
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- Department of Biology, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, United States
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- The Clarkson School, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, United States,Department of Biology, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, United States
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- The Clarkson School, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, United States,Department of Biology, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, United States
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- Department of Biology, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, United States
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- Department of Biology, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, United States
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- Department of Biology, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, United States
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- Department of Biology, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, United States,*Correspondence: Petra Kraus,
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Zhou F, Cheng T, Xing Y, Ma H, Yang L. Network exploration of gene signatures underlying low birth weight induced metabolic alterations. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31489. [PMID: 36316897 PMCID: PMC9622720 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study explored underlying gene signatures of low birth weight (LBW) by analyzing differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between LBW and normal birth weight (NBW) subjects. METHODS Subjects with different birth weight was collected from GEO database. P < .05 and | logFC | ≥ 1.0 were used for screening DEGs. David (2021 Update) was used to perform GO annotation and KEGG signaling pathway enrichment analysis. The protein-protein interaction network of DEGs was constructed using the STRING database, in which hub genes were mined through Cytoscape software. RESULTS A total of 326 DEGs were identified, including 287 up-regulated genes and 39 down-regulated genes. The GO biological processes enriched by DEGs mainly involved epidermal growth, keratinization and intermediate fibrous tissue. The DEGs were significantly enriched in intracellular insoluble membranes, desmosomes and extracellular space. Their molecular functions mainly focused on structural molecular activity, structural components of epidermis and structural components of cytoskeleton. PI3K/AKT signaling pathway and tight junction were highlighted as critical pathways enriched by DEGs. Ten hub genes which included KRT14, EGF, DSP, DSG1, KRT16, KRT6A, EPCAM, SPRR1B, PKP1, and PPL were identified from the constructed protein-protein interaction network. CONCLUSION A total of 326 DEGs and 10 hub genes were identified as candidates for metabolic disorders in LBW individuals. Our results indicated PI3K/AKT signaling pathway as an intrauterine adaptive mechanism for LBW individuals. We observed activated PI3K/AKT pathway in LBW individuals, which would promote growth and development at the early stage of life, but adversely introduce extra metabolic stress and thereby potentially induce metabolic disorders in adulthood.
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- Fei Zhou
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
- Department of Endocrinology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
- *Correspondence: Huijuan Ma, Hebei Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Hebei General Hospital, (e-mail: )
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- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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Gene Expression Analysis of Biphasic Pleural Mesothelioma: New Potential Diagnostic and Prognostic Markers. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12030674. [PMID: 35328227 PMCID: PMC8947498 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12030674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Biphasic is the second most common histotype of pleural mesothelioma (PM). It shares epithelioid and sarcomatoid features and is challenging to diagnose. The aim of this study was to identify biphasic PM markers to improve subtyping and prognosis definition. The expression levels of 117 cancer genes, evaluated using the nanoString system, were compared between the three major histotypes (epithelioid, sarcomatoid, and biphasic), and expression differences within biphasic PM were evaluated in relation to the percentage of epithelioid components. Biphasic PM overexpressed CTNNA1 and TIMP3 in comparison to sarcomatoid, and COL16A1 and SDC1 in comparison to epithelioid PM. CFB, MSLN, CLDN15, SERPINE1, and PAK4 were deregulated among all histotypes, leading to the hypothesis of a gradual expression from epithelioid to sarcomatoid PM. According to gene expression, biphasic PM samples were divided in two clusters with a significant difference in the epithelioid component. ADCY4, COL1A1, and COL4A2 were overexpressed in the biphasic group with a low percentage of epithelioid component. Survival analysis using TCGA data showed that high COL1A1 and COL4A2 expression levels correlate with poor survival in PM patients. Herein, we identified markers with the potential to improve diagnosis and prognostic stratification of biphasic PM, which is still an orphan tumor.
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Shao C, Wang R, Kong D, Gao Q, Xu C. Identification of potential core genes in gastric cancer using bioinformatics analysis. J Gastrointest Oncol 2021; 12:2109-2122. [PMID: 34790378 DOI: 10.21037/jgo-21-628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Gastric cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality in China. Most patients with gastric cancer have no obvious early symptoms; thus, many of them are in the middle and late stages of gastric cancer at first diagnosis and miss the best treatment opportunity. Molecular targeted therapy is particularly important in changing this status quo. Methods Three microarray datasets (GSE29272, GSE33651, and GSE54129) were selected from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were screened using GEO2R. The Database for Annotation, Visualization and Integrated Discovery (DAVID) was used to analyze the functional features of these DEGs and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) of these DEGs was visualized by Cytoscape software. The expressions of hub genes were evaluated based on Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA). Moreover, we used the online Kaplan-Meier plotter survival analysis tool to evaluate the prognostic values of hub genes. The Target Scan database was used to predict microRNAs that could regulate the target gene, collagen type IV alpha 1 chain (COL4A1). The OncomiR database was used to analyze the expression levels of three microRNAs, as well as the relationships with tumor stage, grade, and prognosis. Results We identified 78 DEGs, including 53 upregulated genes and 25 downregulated genes. The DEGs were mainly enriched in extracellular matrix organization, extracellular structure organization, and response to wounding. Moreover, three KEGG pathways were markedly enriched, including focal adhesion, complement and coagulation cascades, and extracellular matrix (ECM)-receptor interaction. Among these 78 genes, we selected 10 hub genes. The overexpression levels of these hub genes were closely related to poor prognosis and the development of gastric cancer (except for COL3A1, LOX, and CXCL8). Moreover, we found that microRNA-29a-3p, miR-29b-3p, and miR-29c-3p were the potential microRNAs that could regulate the target gene, COL4A1. Conclusions Our results showed that FN1, COL1A1, TIMP1, COL1A2, SPARC, COL4A1, and SERPINE1 could contribute to the development of novel molecular targets and biomarker-driven treatments for gastric cancer.
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- Changjiang Shao
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang City, Lianyungang, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Yu C, Qiu M, Zhang Z, Song X, Du H, Peng H, Li Q, Yang L, Xiong X, Xia B, Hu C, Chen J, Jiang X, Yang C. Transcriptome sequencing reveals genes involved in cadmium-triggered oxidative stress in the chicken heart. Poult Sci 2021; 100:100932. [PMID: 33652545 PMCID: PMC7936198 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.12.029] [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: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
Abstract
As a ubiquitous heavy metal, cadmium (Cd) is highly toxic to various organs. However, the effects and molecular mechanism of Cd toxicity in the chicken heart remain largely unknown. The goal of our study was to investigate the cardiac injury in chickens' exposure to Cd. We detected the levels of oxidative stress-related molecules in the Cd-induced chicken heart, and assessed the histopathological changes by hematoxylin and eosin staining. RNA sequencing was performed to identify differentially expressed mRNAs between the Cd-induced group and control group. The expression of candidate genes involved in oxidative stress was certified by quantitative reverse transcription PCR. Our results showed that the expression of glutathione, peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase was significantly decreased and malondialdehyde was increased in the heart of chickens by Cd induction. The disorderly arranged cardiomyocytes, swelled and enlarged cells, partial cardiomyocyte necrosis, blurred morphological structure, and notable inflammatory cell infiltration were observed in the Cd-induced chicken heart. RNA sequencing identified 23 upregulated and 11 downregulated mRNAs in the heart tissues of the chicken in the Cd-induced group, and functional pathways indicated that they were associated with oxidative stress. Moreover, CREM, DUSP8, and ITGA11 expressions were significantly reduced, whereas LAMA1 expression was induced in heart tissue of chickens by Cd treatment. Overall, our findings revealed that oxidative stress and pathological changes in the chicken heart could be triggered by Cd. The mRNA transcriptional profiles identified differentially expressed genes in the chicken heart by Cd induction, revealing oxidative stress-related key genes and enhancing our understanding of Cd toxicity in the chicken heart.
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- Chunlin Yu
- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China; Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China; Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China; Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China; Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China; Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China; Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China; Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China; Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China; Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China; Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China; Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China; Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China; Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China; Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066 China.
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Hanspers K, Riutta A, Summer-Kutmon M, Pico AR. Pathway information extracted from 25 years of pathway figures. Genome Biol 2020; 21:273. [PMID: 33168034 PMCID: PMC7649569 DOI: 10.1186/s13059-020-02181-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Thousands of pathway diagrams are published each year as static figures inaccessible to computational queries and analyses. Using a combination of machine learning, optical character recognition, and manual curation, we identified 64,643 pathway figures published between 1995 and 2019 and extracted 1,112,551 instances of human genes, comprising 13,464 unique NCBI genes, participating in a wide variety of biological processes. This collection represents an order of magnitude more genes than found in the text of the same papers, and thousands of genes missing from other pathway databases, thus presenting new opportunities for discovery and research.
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- Kristina Hanspers
- Institute of Data Science and Biotechnology, Gladstone Institutes, San Francisco, CA USA
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- Institute of Data Science and Biotechnology, Gladstone Institutes, San Francisco, CA USA
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- Maastricht Centre for Systems Biology (MaCSBio), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Bioinformatics - BiGCaT, NUTRIM, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Data Science and Biotechnology, Gladstone Institutes, San Francisco, CA USA
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Li DF, Wang NN, Chang X, Wang SL, Wang LS, Yao J, Li ZS, Bai Y. Bioinformatics analysis suggests that COL4A1 may play an important role in gastric carcinoma recurrence. J Dig Dis 2019; 20:391-400. [PMID: 31069993 DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.12758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Revised: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Cancer recurrence is a complicated problem for clinicians that contributes to poor prognosis. This study aimed to use advanced gastric carcinoma genes profiles to predict increased risk of cancer recurrence in order to identify patients in need of adjuvant therapy for prognosis improvement. METHODS Differentially expressed genes were identified for advanced gastric carcinoma by analyzing the GSE2685 from the Gene Expression Omnibus database (GEO) using R package. The candidate genes were then obtained by gene ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway, protein-protein interaction analysis and survival analysis. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the relationship between candidate genes and the recurrence of gastric carcinoma. RESULTS Collagen type IV alpha 1 (COL4A1) was overexpressed in gastric carcinoma tissue by analyzing the GSE2685 gene expression profiles from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. COL4A1 was also overexpressed in gastric carcinoma tissue from the Cancer Genome Atlas dataset and further determined that higher COL4A1 expression led to poorer overall survival. A univariate analysis suggested that COL4A1 was strongly correlated with T stage and gastric carcinoma recurrence (P = 0.014 and 0.041, respectively). Moreover, a multiple logistic regression analysis indicated that COL4A1 was significantly associated with gastric carcinoma recurrence (hazard ratio 1.605, 95% confidence interval 1.063-2.677, P = 0.008). CONCLUSIONS COL4A1 may promote gastric carcinoma recurrence and could be used as a therapeutic target for gastric carcinoma recurrence.
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- De Feng Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, Second Clinical Medicine School (Shenzhen People's Hospital), Jinan University, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.,Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Postdoctoral Research Station, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of the University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of the University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Second Clinical Medicine School (Shenzhen People's Hospital), Jinan University, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Second Clinical Medicine School (Shenzhen People's Hospital), Jinan University, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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Fu X, Zhang X, Gao J, Li X, Zhang L, Li L, Wang X, Sun Z, Li Z, Chang Y, Chen Q, Zhang M. Phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) is down-regulated in human NK/T-cell lymphoma and corrects with clinical outcomes. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e7111. [PMID: 28723738 PMCID: PMC5521878 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000007111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Nasal-type natural killer/T-cell (NK/T-cell) lymphoma is a more aggressive sub-group of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which is more common in Asia. The phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) was originally discovered as a candidate tumor suppressor mutated and lost in various cancers. However, its clinical value and role in NK/T-cell lymphoma remain to be further explored. In the present study, we analyzed PTEN protein expression in 60 cases of human NK/T-cell lymphoma tissues and 40 cases of control nasal mucosa tissues specimens by immunohistochemical analysis. As a result, positive rate of PTEN protein expression in NK/T-cell lymphoma tissues (33.3%) is significantly lower than that of control nasal mucosa tissues (85.0%) (P < .01). However, no significant association was found between PTEN protein expression and sex, age, tumor location, clinical staging (Ann Arbor staging), or serum lactate dehydrogenase level (P > .05). Instead, PTEN protein was inversely corrected with Ki-67 expression, indicating a functional role in PTEN in human NK/T-cell lymphoma (P < .05). For clinical outcomes, PTEN positive rate significantly increased in objective response group (CR+PR) (43.5%) compared with SD+PD group (18.9%). Furthermore, overexpression of PTEN contributed to chemotherapy sensitivity to different doses of cisplatin (DDP) in human NK/T-cell lymphoma SNK-6 cells. These results suggest that PTEN may regulate chemotherapy sensitivity of NK/T-cell lymphoma and contribute to clinical outcomes. These findings indicate PTEN to be a potential target anti-tumor therapeutics for NK/T-cell lymphoma.
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- Xiaorui Fu
- Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou
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- Department of Pathology, People's Hospital of Puyang, Puyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou
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