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Zhang J, Gao Q, Hou S, Chi X, Zheng M, Zhang Q, Shan H, Zhang X, Kang C. Role of PAX6, TRPA1, BCL11B, MCOLN2, CUX1, EMX1 in colorectal cancer and osteosarcoma. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37056. [PMID: 38306561 PMCID: PMC10843516 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Colorectal cancer is a cancer that arises from the abnormal growth of cells in the colon or rectum. Osteosarcoma (OS) is a common primary bone tumor with high degree of malignancy. The configuration files for colorectal cancer dataset GSE142279 and OS datasets GSE197158 and GSE206448 were downloaded from Gene Expression Omnibus database using the platforms GPL20795, GPL20301, and GPL24676. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were screened and weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) was performed. Construction and analysis of protein-protein interactions (PPI) network. Functional enrichment analysis, gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) were performed. A heat map of gene expression was drawn. The Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD) was used to find the diseases most associated with the core genes. TargetScan was used to screen miRNAs regulating DEGs. According to the Gene Ontology (GO) analysis, DEGs are mainly enriched in acetylcholine binding receptor activity involved in Wnt signaling pathway, cell polarity pathway, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, receptor regulator activity, cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, transcriptional misregulation in cancer, and inflammation-mediated regulation of tryptophan transport. In the Metascape enrichment analysis, GO enrichment items related to the regulation of Wnt signaling pathway, regulation of muscle system process, and regulation of actin filament-based movement. Eight core genes (CUX1, NES, BCL11B, PAX6, EMX1, MCOLN2, TRPA1, TRPC4) were identified. CTD showed that 4 genes (CUX1, EMX1, TRPA1, BCL11B) were associated with colorectal neoplasms, colorectal tumors, colonic diseases, multiple myeloma, OS, and inflammation. PAX6, TRPA1, BCL11B, MCOLN2, CUX1, and EMX1 are highly expressed in colorectal cancer and OS, and the higher the expression level, the worse the prognosis.
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- Jie Zhang
- Gastrointestinal Rehabilitation Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Xixiazhuang, Badachu, Shijingshan District, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Gastrointestinal Rehabilitation Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Xixiazhuang, Badachu, Shijingshan District, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Gastrointestinal Rehabilitation Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Xixiazhuang, Badachu, Shijingshan District, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Gastrointestinal Rehabilitation Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Xixiazhuang, Badachu, Shijingshan District, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Central Hospital of Baoding, Zhuozhou City, Hebei Province, P.R. China
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- Gastrointestinal Rehabilitation Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Xixiazhuang, Badachu, Shijingshan District, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Gastrointestinal Rehabilitation Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Xixiazhuang, Badachu, Shijingshan District, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Chang’an District, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, P.R. China
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- Gastrointestinal Rehabilitation Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Xixiazhuang, Badachu, Shijingshan District, Beijing, P.R. China
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Yan Y, Cheng YY, Li YR, Jiao XW, Liu YM, Cai HY, Ding YX. Inhibitor of Wnt receptor 1 suppresses the effects of Wnt1, Wnt3a and β‑catenin on the proliferation and migration of C6 GSCs induced by low‑dose radiation. Oncol Rep 2024; 51:22. [PMID: 38099414 PMCID: PMC10777445 DOI: 10.3892/or.2023.8681] [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: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
Abstract
The radioresistance of glioma is an important cause of treatment failure and tumor aggressiveness. In the present study, under performed with linear accelerator, the effects of 0.3 and 3.0 Gy low‑dose radiation (LDR) on the proliferation and migration of C6 glioma stem cells in vitro were examined by flow cytometric analysis, immunocytochemistry and western blot analysis. It was found that low‑dose ionizing radiation (0.3 Gy) stimulated the proliferation and migration of these cells, while 3.0 Gy ionizing radiation inhibited the proliferation of C6 glioma stem cells, which was mediated through enhanced Wnt/β‑catenin signaling, which is associated with glioma tumor aggressiveness. LDR treatment increased the expression of the DNA damage marker γ‑H2AX but promoted cell survival with a significant reduction in apoptotic and necrotic cells. When LDR cells were also treated with an inhibitor of Wnt receptor 1 (IWR1), cell proliferation and migration were significantly reduced. IWR1 treatment significantly inhibited Wnt1, Wnt3a and β‑catenin protein expression. Collectively, the current results demonstrated that IWR1 treatment effectively radio‑sensitizes glioma stem cells and helps to overcome the survival advantages promoted by LDR, which has significant implications for targeted treatment in radioresistant gliomas.
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- Yu Yan
- Department of Human Anatomy, Basic Medical College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region 750006, P.R. China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710038, P.R. China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Basic Medical College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region 750006, P.R. China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Basic Medical College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region 750006, P.R. China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Basic Medical College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region 750006, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, The People's Hospital, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region 750006, P.R. China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Basic Medical College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region 750006, P.R. China
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Yadav V, Mishra R, Das P, Arya R. Cut homeodomain transcription factor is a novel regulator of growth and morphogenesis of cortex glia niche around neural cells. Genetics 2024; 226:iyad173. [PMID: 37751321 DOI: 10.1093/genetics/iyad173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Cortex glia in Drosophila central nervous system form a niche around neural cells for necessary signals to establish cross talk with their surroundings. These cells grow and expand their thin processes around neural cell bodies. Although essential for the development and function of the nervous system, how these cells make extensive and intricate connected networks remains largely unknown. In this study, we show that Cut, a homeodomain transcription factor, directly regulates the fate of the cortex glia, impacting neural stem cell (NSC) homeostasis. Focusing on the thoracic ventral nerve cord, we found that Cut is required for the normal growth and development of cortex glia and timely increase in DNA content through endocycle to later divide via acytokinetic mitosis. Knockdown of Cut in cortex glia significantly reduces the growth of cellular processes, the network around NSCs, and their progeny's cell bodies. Conversely, overexpression of Cut induces overall growth of the main processes at the expense of side ones. Whereas the Cut knockdown slows down the timely increase of DNA, the Cut overexpression results in a significant increase in nuclear size and volume and a 3-fold increase in DNA content of cortex glia. Further, we note that constitutively high Cut also interfered with nuclei separation during acytokinetic mitosis. Since the cortex glia form syncytial networks around neural cells, the finding identifies Cut as a novel regulator of glial growth and variant cell cycles to support a functional nervous system.
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- Vaishali Yadav
- Cytogenetics Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Cytogenetics Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Cytogenetics Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Cytogenetics Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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Lv X, Li Y, Chen W, Wang S, Cao X, Yuan Z, Getachew T, Mwacharo J, Haile A, Li Y, Sun W. Association between DNA Methylation in the Core Promoter Region of the CUT-like Homeobox 1 ( CUX1) Gene and Lambskin Pattern in Hu Sheep. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:1873. [PMID: 37895221 PMCID: PMC10606103 DOI: 10.3390/genes14101873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
CUT-like homeobox 1 (CUX1) has been proven to be a key regulator in sheep hair follicle development. In our previous study, CUX1 was identified as a differential expressed gene between Hu sheep lambskin with small wave patterns (SM) and straight wool patterns (ST); however, the exact molecular mechanism of CUX1 expression has been obscure. As DNA methylation can regulate the gene expression, the potential association between CUX1 core promotor region methylation and lambskin pattern in Hu sheep was explored in the present study. The results show that the core promoter region of CUX1 was present at (-1601-(-1) bp) upstream of the transcription start site. A repressive region (-1151-(-751) bp) was also detected, which had a strong inhibitory effect on CUX1 promoter activity. Bisulfite amplicon sequencing revealed that no significant difference was detected between the methylation levels of CUX1 core promoter region in SM tissues and ST tissues. Although the data demonstrated the differential expression of CUX1 between SM and ST probably has no association with DNA methylation, the identification of the core region and a potential repressive region of CUX1 promoter can enrich the role of CUX1 in Hu sheep hair follicle development.
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- Xiaoyang Lv
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- International Joint Research Laboratory in Universities of Jiangsu Province of China for Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Station, Zhuba Street, Hongze District, Huai’an 223100, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory in Universities of Jiangsu Province of China for Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory in Universities of Jiangsu Province of China for Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- International Joint Research Laboratory in Universities of Jiangsu Province of China for Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- International Joint Research Laboratory in Universities of Jiangsu Province of China for Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory in Universities of Jiangsu Province of China for Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, Addis Ababa 999047, Ethiopia
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- International Joint Research Laboratory in Universities of Jiangsu Province of China for Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, Addis Ababa 999047, Ethiopia
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- International Joint Research Laboratory in Universities of Jiangsu Province of China for Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, Addis Ababa 999047, Ethiopia
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- CSIRO Agriculture and Food, 306 Carmody Rd., Saint Lucia, QLD 4067, Australia;
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- International Joint Research Laboratory in Universities of Jiangsu Province of China for Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- “Innovative China” “Belt and Road” International Agricultural Technology Innovation Institute for Evaluation, Protection, and Improvement on Sheep Genetic Resource, Yangzhou 225009, China
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