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The environmental regulation of maturation in goldfish, Carassius auratus: effects of various LED light spectra.

While there have been a number of studies on the effects of photoperiod and duration of light and dark exposure, much less information is available on the importance of light intensity. This study investigated the effects of exposure of goldfish, Carassius auratus exposed to white fluorescent bulbs, and red (peak at 630nm), and green (530nm) light emitting diodes (LEDs) at approximately 0.9W/m(2) (12-h light:12-h dark) for four months on a number of hormones of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad (HPG) axis, in vivo and in vitro. We investigated the effects of native GnRH molecules (gonadotropin-

Genexol inhibits primary tumour growth and metastases in gemcitabine-resistant pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

INTRODUCTION: Gemcitabine, the current standard of care for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA), has a less than 10% partial response rat … d saline (PBS), gemcitabine, Genexol or gemcitabine+Genexol. Tumour progression was monitored using red fluorescent protein imaging. RESULTS: We showed equivalent IC50s for gemcitabine-sensitive and gemcitabine-resistant cell lines when treated with genexol. In vivo treatment with genexol resulted in a greater per cent reduction in tumour size, less metastatic spread an …

Galactosyl human serum albumin-NMP1 conjugate: a near infrared (NIR)-activatable fluorescence imaging agent to detect peritoneal ovarian cancer metastases.

Patient survival depends on the completeness of resection of peritoneal ovarian cancer metastases (POCM), and therefore, it is important to … of hGSA-NMP1 for POCM implant detection were determined by colocalizing NMP1 emission spectra with red fluorescent protein (RFP) expressed constitutively in SHIN3 tumor implants at different depths below the peritoneal surface. In vitro, SHIN3 cells were easily detectable after 3 h of incubation with hGSA-NMP1. In vivo submillimeter POCM foci were clearly detectable wit …

Снижение уровня эстрогена лимфатического узла вызывает неиспускающее заболевание аутоиммунной энцефаломиелита.

Эстроген, стероидный гормон, синтезированный как гонадальными, так и негональными тканями, играет ключевую роль в модуляции иммунной реакции, включая снижение частоты рецидивов при повторном излучающем многократном склерозе (МС). В этом исследовании изучалось выражение ароматазы, фермента, ответственного за синтез эстрогенов, в лимфатических узлах (ЛН) и его потенциальная роль в патогенезе MS с использованием модели мыши. Мы использовали мыши Cyp19-RFP, где клетки, которые выражают или ранее выражали ген Cyp19 (кодирование ароматазы), обозначаются красным флуоресцентным белком (RFP). RPF был о

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Estrogen, a steroid hormone synthesized by both gonadal and nongonadal tissues, plays a pivotal role in modulating immune responses, includi … e cells that express or have previously expressed the Cyp19 gene (encoding aromatase) are marked by red fluorescent protein (RFP). RFP was detected in the high endothelial venules of all morphologically identifiable LNs, indicating aromatase activity within these tissues. We discovered that LNs actively synthesize 17β-estradiol, but this activity declines with age. Targe …

Efficacy of vorinostat-sensitized intraperitoneal radioimmunotherapy with 64Cu-labeled cetuximab against peritoneal dissemination of gastric cancer in a mouse model.

BACKGROUND: Gastric cancer is a common cause of cancer-related death worldwide, and peritoneal dissemination is the most frequent metastatic … b in a peritoneal dissemination mouse model with human gastric cancer NUGC4 cells stably expressing red fluorescent protein. METHODS: The mouse model was treated by ipRIT with 64Cu-cetuximab plus vorinostat, each single treatment, or saline (control). Side effects, including hematological and biochemical parameters, were evaluated in similarly treated, tumor-free mice. …

The Lactate Receptor HCA1 Is Present in the Choroid Plexus, the Tela Choroidea, and the Neuroepithelial Lining of the Dorsal Part of the Third Ventricle.

The volume, composition, and movement of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) are important for brain physiology, pathology, and diagnostics. Never … . Here, we investigated the distribution of HCA1 in the cerebral ventricular system using monomeric red fluorescent protein (mRFP)-HCA1 reporter mice. The reporter signal was only detected in the dorsal part of the third ventricle, where strong mRFP-HCA1 labeling was present in cells of the CP, the tela choroidea, and the neuroepithelial ventricular lining. Co-labeling e …

Ischemia reperfusion-induced metastasis is resistant to PPARγ agonist pioglitazone in a murine model of colon cancer.

Ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) during liver-metastasis resection for treatment of colon cancer may increase the risk of further metastasi … n of ischemia and was orally administrated daily to mice from day 0-21. SL4-cancer cells expressing red fluorescent protein (SL4-RFP) (1 × 106) were injected into the spleen. Fifteen minutes after injection, the hepatoduodenal ligament was clamped with a vessel clip, and released 5 min later. Liver, blood and tumor samples were taken from mice in order to determine if in …

Gexia-Zhuyu Decoction Attenuates Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Liver Fibrosis in Mice Partly via Liver Angiogenesis Mediated by Myeloid Cells.

BACKGROUND This study aims to demonstrate the underlying correlation between the resolution of liver fibrosis induced by Gexia-Zhuyu decoction (GZD) treatment and myeloid cell-mediated angiogenesis. MATERIAL AND METHODS A liver fibrosis mouse model induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) intervention was employed in this study. Dynamics of blood liver function parameters were followed. The liver pathology was detected by Sirius Red and Masson staining. Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 2/9, tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase (TIMP)-1/2, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-A expressio

Endothelial injury and dysfunction in ischemic acute renal failure.

Ischemic acute renal failure is the most common cause of acute renal failure in hospitalized patients and has an average mortality rate of 50%. Although epithelial and vascular smooth muscle cell abnormalities have been clearly delineated in association with this condition, the extent of endothelial injury and dysfunction has been difficult to document, primarily for anatomic reasons. However, endothelial tight junction separation and endothelial cell detachment, blebbing, and necrosis have been observed after ischemia in other organs. In addition, adenosine triphosphate depletion studies in c

Activation of CD35 and CD55 in HIV associated normal and pre-eclamptic pregnant women.

OBJECTIVE: The delicate balance which exists between complement activation and its regulation is altered in HIV infection and pregnancy disorders such as pre-eclampsia. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the expression of complement regulatory (Creg) proteins (CD35 and CD55) in HIV associated normal and pre-eclamptic pregnancies. STUDY DESIGN: The total study population (n=100) consisted of normotensive pregnant (n=50) and pre-eclamptic (n=50) women. These groups were equally sub-stratified into HIV infected and uninfected groups (n=25 per group). Standard haematological

[Localization analysis of attenuated Salmonella typhimurium with oral immunization].

To analyze the localization of attenuated Salmonella typhimurium after oral immunization. Prokaryotic expression plasmid pYA33-DsRed, carrying the RFP gene, was constructed and electro-transformed into an attenuated strain X4550 of Salmonella typhimurium, the recombinant bacteria were named as X4550 (33-DsRed). The macrophage cell line RAW264.7 and bone marrow dendritic cell (BMDC) were invaded by X4550 (33-DsRed) in vitro. Furthermore, BALB/c mice were immunized with recombinant bacteria orally. RFP positive cells (RFP+ cells) were detected by Flow Cytometry (FCM) from spleen, liver, Mesenter

Visualization of the cancer cell cycle by tissue-clearing technology using the Fucci reporter system.

Tissue-clearing technology is an emerging imaging technique currently utilized not only in neuroscience research but also in cancer research. In our previous reports, tissue-clearing methods were used for the detection of metastatic tumors. Here, we showed that the cell cycles of primary and metastatic tumors were visualized by tissue-clearing methods using a reporter system. First, we established cancer cell lines stably expressing fluorescent ubiquitination-based cell cycle indicator (Fucci) reporter with widely used cancer cell lines A549 and 4T1. Fluorescence patterns of the Fucci reporter

Gambogic acid induces cell death via covalent binding with PRDX1 to regulate ER stress and autophagy.

BACKGROUND: Gambogic acid (GA) is a natural bioactive compound derived from Garcinia hanburyi Hook. F, has proven anticancer activity and is currently in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of cancer. However, the molecular mechanisms and targets underlying GA's anti-renal cell carcinoma effects remain unclear. METHODS: CCK-8 assay evaluated kidney cancer cell viability via formazan formation. Flow cytometry identified apoptotic cells using characteristic fluorescence signals. Western blotting assessed autophagy- and apoptosis-related protein expression through extraction, SDS-PAGE, tr

Anti-amyloidogenic effect of artemin on α-synuclein.

α-Synuclein fibrillation is now regarded as a major pathogenic process in Parkinson's disease and its proteinaceous deposits are also detected in other neurological disorders including Alzheimer's disease. Therefore anti-amyloidegenic compounds may delay or prevent the progression of synucleinopathies disease. Molecular chaperones are group of proteins which mediate correct folding of proteins by preventing unsuitable interactions which may lead to aggregation. The objective of this study was to investigate the anti-amyloidogenic effect of molecular chaperone artemin on α-synuclein. As the con

An unusual p53 mutation detected in Burkitt's lymphoma: 30 bp duplication.

Burkitt's lymphomas (BL) are aggressive rapidly growing tumors typified by a high c-myc expression resulting from t(8;14)(q24;q32), t(2;8)(p12;q24) or t(8;22)(q24;q11) translocations. Alterations of the p53 tumor suppressor are also relatively frequent in BL. Several approaches have been adopted for detection of the p53 aberrations such as immunohistochemical analyses, immunoblotting, DNA sequencing, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and functional assays. We used these methods to characterize the p53 mutation in tumor cells of a 53-year-old male suffering from Burkitt's lymphoma. By

Control the intracellular NF-κB activity by a sensor consisting of miRNA and decoy.

Many diseases are associated with the abnormal activation of NF-κB and its signaling pathway. NF-κB has become an important target for disease treatment and development of new drugs. Many various NF-κB inhibitors were therefore developed; however, they have difficulties to become clinical drugs due to their adverse side effects resulted from the affected normal physiological functions of this transcription factor. To overcome this limitation, this study construct a transgenic vector that can express an artificial miRNA targeting NF-κB RelA under the control of a NF-κB-specific promoter. The pr

Mutant HTT (huntingtin) impairs mitophagy in a cellular model of Huntington disease.

The precise degradation of dysfunctional mitochondria by mitophagy is essential for maintaining neuronal homeostasis. HTT (huntingtin) can interact with numerous other proteins and thereby perform multiple biological functions within the cell. In this study, we investigated the role of HTT during mitophagy and analyzed the impact of the expansion of its polyglutamine (polyQ) tract. HTT is involved in different mitophagy steps, promoting the physical proximity of different protein complexes during the initiation of mitophagy and recruiting mitophagy receptors essential for promoting the interac

Canagliflozin ameliorates high glucose-induced apoptosis in NRK-52E cells via inhibiting oxidative stress and activating AMPK/mTOR-mediated autophagy.

BACKGROUND: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors, as a new type of hypoglycemic drug, can prevent proximal renal tubule injury … the activities of SOD, CAT, GSH-Px and MDA were analyzed using kits. The changes of morphology and red fluorescent protein (RFP)-LC3 fluorescence were observed under microscopy. RESULTS: Canagliflozin significantly ameliorated HG-induced NRK-52E cell apoptosis and caspase-3 cleavage. Furthermore, canagliflozin markedly ameliorated HG-induced NRK-52E cell oxidative stre …

Deciphering Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria: An Unusual Paradigm of Hemolytic Anemia.

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a clonal hematopoietic stem cell disorder, arises from the increased sensitivity of red blood cells (RBC) to complement due to an acquired deficiency of certain glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-linked proteins, resulting in chronic intravascular hemolysis, arterial and venous thrombotic phenomena, multi-organ damage, and failure. We present an intriguing case of hemolytic anemia, initially suspected to be drug-induced, and later found to be associated with PNH, despite being a subclinical clone. A clinician should not hesitate to repeat fluorescent-

Mammary analogue secretory carcinoma: the first submandibular case reported including findings on fine needle aspiration cytology.

We present the first case (male, 35 years old) of a mammary analogue secretory carcinoma occurring in a submandibular gland and document findings on fine needle aspiration cytology. On histology, the tumor displayed characteristic features: circumscribed nodules composed of bland, pink to light red neoplastic cells with low proliferative/mitotic activity arranged in tubular, vaguely cribriform, and microcystic structures containing Periodic acid Schiff-positive, diastase-resistant secretory material. Immunohistochemistry showed strong and diffuse positivity for cytokeratin 7, S100 protein, and