Study of Cellular Experiment of Electric Pulse Imposed on Cancer Cell

The objective of the study is the cytocidal and inhibitory effect of energy-controllable pulse on ovarian cancer cell line SKOV3.Ovarian cancer cell suspension were treated by electric pulse with different parameters,.The inhibitory rate(IR) was assayed by modified colorimetric MTT methods,the growth curves of two test groups and one control group were also measured.and the ultrasturctureal changes were observed under electron microscopy(EM) and scan electron microscopy (SEM),It was found that the treated SKOV3 cell proliferated more slowly.IR was increased with the enhancement of pulse paramters,The ultrastructural study showed that morphological changes occured obviously.Swollen mitochondria,fracutured ridges,cytoplasmic vacuoles and membrane holes appeard in most of the processed cells,and a part of bilayer membrane was ruptured.It is indicated that irreversible electric breakdown occurred in some of the treated cells,and the electric pulse could kill cancer cell and inhibit its recovery and growth.     

Quantitative analysis of a panel of gene expression in prostate cancer——with emphasis on NPY expression analysis

Objective： To investigate molecular alterations associating with prostate carcinoma progression and potentially provide information toward more accurate prognosis/diagnosis. Methods： A set of laser captured microdissected （LCM） specimens from 300 prostate cancer （PCa） patients undergoing radical prostatectomy （RP） were defined. Ten patients representing ＂aggressive＂ PCa, and 10 representing ＂non-aggressive＂ PCa were selected based on prostate-specific antigen （PSA） recurrence, Gleason score, pathological stage and tumor cell differentiation, with matched patient age and race between the two groups. Normal and neoplastic prostate epithelial cells were collected with LCM from frozen tissue slides obtained from the RP specimens. The expressions of a panel of genes, including NPY, PTEN, AR, AMACR, DD3, and GSTP1, were measured by quantitative real-time RT-PCR （TaqMan）, and correlation was analyzed with clinicopathological features. Results： The expressions of AMACR and DD3 were consistently up-regulated in cancer cells compared to benign prostate epithelial cells in all PCa patients, whereas GSTP1 expression was down regulated in each patient. NPY, PTEN and AR exhibited a striking difference in their expression patterns between aggressive and non-aggressive PCas （P=0.0203, 0.0284, and 0.0378, respectively, Wilcoxon rank sum test）. The lower expression of NPY showed association with ＂aggressive＂ PCas based on a larger PCa patient cohort analysis （P=0.0037, univariate generalized linear model （GLM） analysis）. Conclusion： Despite widely noted heterogeneous nature of PCa, gene expression alterations ofAM,4CR, DD3, and GSTP1 in LCM-derived PCa epithelial cells suggest for common underlying mechanisms in the initiation of PCa. Lower NPY expression level is significantly associated with more aggressive clinical behavior of PCa; PTEN and AR may have potential in defining PCa with aggressive clinical behavior. Studies along these lines have potential to define PCa-associated gene expression alterations and likely co-regulation of genes/pathways critical in the biology of PCa onset/progression.     

Synergistic effects of tea polyphenols and ascorbic acid on human lung adenocarcinoma SPC-A-1 cells

Tea polyphenols have been shown to have anticancer activity in many studies.In the present study,we investigated effects of theaflavin-3-3'-digallate(TF3),one of the major theaflavin monomers in black tea,in combination with ascorbic acid(AA),a reducing agent,and(-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate(EGCG),the main polyphenol presented in green tea,in combination with AA on cellular viability and cell cycles of the human lung adenocarcinoma SPC-A-1 cells.The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide(MTT) assay showed that the 50% inhibition concentrations(IC50) of TF3,EGCG,and AA on SPC-A-1 cells were 4.78,4.90,and 30.62 μmol/L,respectively.The inhibitory rates of TF3 combined with AA(TF3+AA) and EGCG combined with AA(EGCG+AA) at a molar ratio of 1:6 on SPC-A-1 cells were 54.4% and 45.5%,respectively.Flow cytometry analysis showed that TF3+AA and EGCG+AA obviously increased the cell population in the G0/G1 phase of the SPC-A-1 cell cycle from 53.9% to 62.8% and 60.0%,respectively.TF3-treated cells exhibited 65.3% of the G0/G1 phase at the concentration of its IC50.Therefore,TF3+AA and EGCG+AA had synergistic inhibition effects on the proliferation of SPC-A-1 cells,and significantly held SPC-A-1 cells in G0/G1 phase.The results suggest that the combination of TF3 with AA or EGCG with AA enhances their anticancer activity.     

Successful immunological treatment of gallbladder cancer in India Case report

Gallbladder cancer has a poor outcome because of its anatomy and location. Often, the diagnosis is made very late due to its silent course. Post-operated cases do respond to chemotherapy but the survival is counted in months and the quality of life is further hampered due to toxicity of drugs. Immunotherapy holds good promise in non-responding cancers treated by conventional chemotherapeutic agents. Among various therapies, dendritic cell therapy is growing at rapid pace due to its acceptable rationale. It has been utilized in treating successfully resected stage Ill （T2, N1, M0） gallbladder cancer in one of our patients. A 48 years old lady treated with this therapy is free of metastasis with ten doses of autologous dendritic cell vaccine constructed by utilizing resected tumor lysate antigen. She has received ten doses of therapy in 14 months of her treatment. This therapy has proven to be safe and without apparent side effects. The positive clinical response obtained supports that autologous dendritic cell-based immunotherapy is a promising therapeutic approach for refractory gallbladder cancers.     

Identification of a high frequency of chromosomal rearrangements in the centromeric regions of prostate cancer patients

The aim of the present investigation was to study the major chromosomal aberrations （CA） like deletion, translocation, inversion and mosaic in prostate cancer patients of Tamilnadu, Southern India. Totally 45 blood samples were collected from various hospitals in Tamilnadu, Southern India. Equal numbers of normal healthy subjects were chosen after signing a consent form. Volunteers provided blood samples （5 ml） to establish leukocyte cultures. Cytogenetic studies were performed by using Giemsaanding technique and finally the results were ensured by spectral karyotyping （SKY） technique. In the present investigation, major CA like deletion, translocation, inversion and mosaic were identifed in experimental subjects. Results showed frequent CA in chromosomes 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 13, 16, 18 and X. In comparison with experimental subjects, the control subjects exhibited very low levels of major CA （P〈0.05）. In the present study, the high frequency of centromeric rearrangements indicates a potential role for mitotic irregularities associated with the centromere in prostate cancer tumorigenesis. Identification of chromosome alterations may be helpful in understanding the molecular basis of the disease in better manner.     

What we know about ST13, a co-factor of heat shock protein, or a tumor suppressor?

This article is to summarize the molecular and functional analysis of the gene “suppression of tumorigenicity 13” (ST13). ST13 is in fact the gene encoding Hsp70 interacting protein (Hip), a co-factor (co-chaperone) of the 70-kDa heat shock proteins (Hsc/Hsp70). By collaborating with other positive co-factors such as Hsp40 and the Hsp70-Hsp90 organizing protein (Hop), or competing with negative co-factors such as Bcl2-associated athanogen 1 (Bag1), Hip facilitates may facilitate the chaperone function of Hsc/Hsp70 in protein folding and repair, and in controlling the activity of regulatory proteins such as steroid receptors and regulators of proliferation or apoptosis. Although the nomenclature of ST13 implies a role in the suppression of tumorigenicity (ST), to date available experimental data are not sufficient to support its role in cancer development, except for the possible down-regulation of ST13 in gastric and colorectal cancers. Further investigation of this gene at the physiological level would benefit our understanding of diseases such as endocrinological disorders, cancer, and neurodegeneration commonly associated with protein misfolding.     

Synergetic effect of stannate with o-aminophenol on inhibiting H2 evolution of A1 anode in strong alkaline media

The performance of Al-alloy anode in 4 mol/L KOH with and without stannate and o-aminophenol at 25℃ and 55℃ was studied by hydrogen collection, potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectrum, o-aminophenol acts as a perfect inhibitor because of its adsorbability and forming chelate complex at its optimum concentration of 0.4 mol/L. Stannate enhances the inhibition of o-aminophenol and improves the activity of Al-alloy because of its reduction to tin. There is synergetic effect of stannate with o-aminophenol on the behavior of Al-alloy, and the inhibitive efficiency at 55℃ is better than that at 25 ℃.     

大蒜可预防前列腺癌

Adiet rich in garlic(大蒜),onions(洋葱),shallots(青葱),leeks(韭葱)and scallions(韭菜).may cut the riskof prostate(前列腺的)cancer.That is according to anew study by researchers at the U.S.National CancerInstitute. Experts say China has the lowest rate of prostate cancer inthe world.And so-called allium(葱属植物)foods,includinggarlic,onions,shallots,leeks and scallions.shown in previousstudies to have anti—cancer properties,are a staple of Chinese     

The Translation Diversity of Qiu Si—in the Perspective of Fuzzy Linguistic

Fuzziness is universal in all human language in the world.It provides the literature works with inexhaustible beauty and charm.Chinese classical poetry is characterized by its suggestive,subtlety and implicitness.Therefore the author tries to study the fuzziness of Ma Zhiyuan’s Qiu Si and its translation from the perspective of fuzzy linguistics.     

The Cultrual Implication of the Chinese Cuisine Naming with Translation

The article first of all briefly pcesents the cnltural connotation of four categories of the Chinese cuisine. It then offers two characteristics of the Chinese cuisine naming with specific cultural implications.First,its primary motivation is characterized with straight-forwardness;Next,its secondary motivations of the Chinese cuisine naming consisting of the initiator’s name,the animal’s name,the plant’s name,the verse’s name and the special meaning’s name,We should follow the principles of stability and consistency in cuisine naming and its translation.The findings are not only interesting but provide a sound basis for a further understanding of one another.     

Epigallocatechin-3-gallate affects the growth of LNCaP cells via membrane fluidity and distribution of cellular zinc

Objective: To evaluate effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) on the viability, membrane properties, and zinc distribution, with and without the presence of Zn2+, in human prostate carcinoma LNCaP cells. Methods: We examined changes in cellular morphology and membrane fluidity of LNCaP cells, distribution of cellular zinc, and the incorporated portion of EGCG after treatments with EGCG, Zn2+, and EGCG+Zn2+. Results: We observed an alteration in cellular morphology and a decrease in membrane fluidity of LNCaP cells after treatment with EGCG or Zn2+. The proportion of EGCG incorporated into liposomes treated with the mixture of EGCG and Zn2+ at the ratio of 1:l was 90.57%, which was significantly higher than that treated with EGCG alone (30.33%). Electron spin resonance (ESR) studies and determination of fatty acids showed that the effects of EGCG on the membrane fluidity of LNCaP were decreased by Zn2+. EGCG accelerated the accumulation of zinc in the mitochondria and cytosol as observed by atomic absorption spectrometer. Conclusion: These results show that EGCG interacted with cell membrane,decreased the membrane fluidity of LNCaP cells, and accelerated zinc accumulation in the mitochondria and cytosol, which could be the mechanism by which EGCG inhibits proliferation of LNCaP cells. In addition, high concentrations of Zn2+ could attenuate the actions elicited by EGCG.     

黄芪成分F_3新制剂对胃癌细胞株的抑制作用

[目的]观察黄芪成分F3新制剂对胃癌(BGC-823)细胞株体外细胞生长、抑制作用.[方法]利用基因组DNA电泳,流式细胞仪检测细胞凋亡.[结果]基因组DNA电泳出现“梯形”条带;流式细胞仪分析出现低于G1期DNA含量的亚二倍体凋亡率.[结论]黄芪成分F3新制剂对胃癌细胞有明显的抑制作用.     

Arylamine N-acetyltransferases: a new inhibitor of apoptosis in HepG2 cells

Objective: To explore how arylamine N-acetyltransferases (NATs) is related to cell apoptosis. Methods: NAT activity in apoptotic HepG2 cells was measured using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC); the apoptosis rate of HepG2 cells acted upon by an NAT inhibitor was measured using flow cytometry. Results: NAT activity was lowered in apoptotic HepG2 cells;apoptosis rate induced by camptothecin (CAM) increased after inhibition of NAT activity in HepG2 cells. Conclusion: NAT can inhibit apoptosis in HepG2 cells.     

鞣花酸对前列腺癌PC-3细胞生长和凋亡的影响

目的观察鞣花酸对前列腺癌PC-3细胞株的影响。方法：体外培养人前列腺癌PC-3细胞,加入0μg/ml、2．5μg/ml、5μg/ml、10μg/ml、20μg/ml的鞣花酸作用于PC-3细胞,分别作用12小时、24小时和48小时后,应用MTr法测定各浓度组鞣花酸对PC-3细胞的生长抑制作用。应用流式细胞仪检测鞣花酸作用48小时后,PC-3细胞的周期时相变化及凋亡情况。应用免疫细胞化学检测10μg/ml鞣花酸作用24小时后,实验组与对照组细胞Caspase-3蛋白表达情况。结果：鞣花酸明显抑制PC-3细胞的生长,抑制效应呈时间依赖型和浓度依赖型,与对照组比较均有统计学意义（P〈0．05）。应用流式细胞仪检测结果显示,鞣花酸可将PC-3细胞阻滞于G1／S期,并诱导PC-3细胞凋亡。免疫细胞化学结果显示实验组Ctmpase-3蛋白表达明显升高。结论：鞣花酸对前列腺癌PC-3细胞株有明显的生长抑制和诱导凋亡作用。     

Preliminary screening and identification of stem cell-like sphere clones in a gallbladder cancer cell line GBC-SD

This paper aims to screen and identify sphere clone cells with characteristics similar to cancer stem cells in human gallbladder cancer cell line GBC-SD. GBC-SD cells were cultured in a serum-free culture medium with different concentrations of the chemotherapeutic drug cisplatin for generating sphere clones. The mRNA expressions of stem cell-related genes CD133, OCT-4, Nanog, and drug resistance genes ABCG2 and MDR-1 in sphere clones were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Stem cell markers were also analyzed by flow cytometry and immunofluorescent staining. Different amounts of sphere clones were injected into nude mice to test their abilities to form tumors. Sphere clones were formed in serum-free culture medium containing cisplatin (30 μmol/L). Flow cytometry results demonstrated that the sphere clones expressed high levels of stem cell markers CD133⁺ (97.6%) and CD44⁺ (77.9%) and low levels of CD24⁺ (2.3%). These clones also overexpressed the drug resistance genes ABCG2 and MDR-1. Quantitative real-time PCR showed that sphere clones expressed stem cell genes Nanog and OCT-4 284 and 266 times, respectively, more than those in the original GBC-SD cells. Immunofluorescent staining showed that sphere clones overexpressed OCT-4, Nanog, and SOX-2, and low expressed MUC1 and vimentin. Tumor formation experiments showed that 1×10³ sphere clone cells could induce much larger tumors in nude mice than 1×10⁵ GBC-SD cells. In conclusion, sphere clones of gallbladder cancer with stem cell-like characteristics can be obtained using suspension cultures of GBC-SD cells in serum-free culture medium containing cisplatin.     

In vitro antioxidant activity of phenolic-enriched extracts from Zhangping Narcissus tea cake and their inhibition on growth and metastatic capacity of 4T1 murine breast cancer cells

Phenolics, as the main bioactive compounds in tea, have been suggested to have potential in the prevention of various human diseases. However, little is known about phenolics and their bioactivity in Zhangping Narcissue tea cake which is considered the most special kind of oolong tea. To unveil its bioactivity, three phenolic-enriched extracts were obtained from Zhangping Narcissue tea cake using ethyl acetate, n-butanol, and water. Their main chemical compositions and in vitro bioactivity were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and ultraperformance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS). The ethyl acetate fraction (ZEF) consisted of higher content of phenolics, flavonoids, procyanidins, and catechin monomers (including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epicatechin gallate (ECG), and gallocatechin gallate (GCG)) than n-butanol fraction (ZBF) and water fraction (ZWF). ZEF exhibited the strongest antioxidant capacity in vitro due to its abundant bioactive compounds. This was validated by Pearson correlation and hierarchical clustering analyses. ZEF also showed a remarkable inhibition on the growth, migration, and invasion of 4T1 murine breast cancer cells.     

Arylamine N-acetyltransferases: a new inhibitor of apoptosis in HepG2 cells

Objective  To explore how arylamine N-acetyltransferases (NATs) is related to cell apoptosis. Methods  NAT activity in apoptotic HepG2 cells was measured using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC); the apoptosis rate of HepG2 cells acted upon by an NAT inhibitor was measured using flow cytometry. Results  NAT activity was lowered in apoptotic HepG2 cells; apoptosis rate induced by camptothecin (CAM) increased after inhibition of NAT activity in HepG2 cells. Conclusion  NAT can inhibit apoptosis in HepG2 cells. Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 30400591), the Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province, China (Nos. D2004-13 and D200505), and the Young Scientist Fund of Harbin City, China (No. 2004AFQXJ035)     

四鳃鲈内脏组织细胞原代培养

采用动物组织块培养法对四鳃鲈（Trachidermus fasciatus）内脏组织进行离体培养研究.对培养条件进行了优化,比较了不同培养基（DMEM、M199）、不同生长条件（加生长因子、不加生长因子）和不同培养条件（CO2培养箱、恒温培养箱）下离体培养细胞的生长情况.结果显示：内脏组织接种后3～5 h,细胞迁移伸展,6 d后生长细胞集群汇合,来源于不同组织的再生细胞呈现不同的形态.在M199培养基中添加青链霉素抗生素（0.28%）及10%小牛血清和1%碱性成纤维生长因子、控温27℃、pH值为7.2～7.4并在CO2（5%）培养箱中培养的内脏细胞生长最快.不同来源的组织培养中肝细胞在离体培养中细胞增殖生长速度最快.     

Green tea polyphenol,epigallocatechin-3-gallate,possesses the antiviral activity necessary to fight against the hepatitis B virus replication in vitro

Although several antiviral drugs and vaccines are available for use against hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis caused by HBV remains a major public health problem worldwide, which has not yet been resolved, and new anti-HBV drugs are in great demand. The present study was performed to investigate the anti-HBV activity of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a natural-origin compound, in HepG2 2.2.15 cells. The antiviral activity of EGCG was examined by detecting the levels of HBsAg and HBeAg in the supernatant and extracellular HBV DNA. EGCG effectively suppressed the secretion of HBsAg and HBeAg from HepG2 2.2.15 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner, and it showed stronger effects at the level of 0.11–0.44 μmol/ml (50–200 μg/ml) than lamivudine (3TC) at 0.87 μmol/ml (200 μg/ml). EGCG also suppressed the amount of extracellular HBV DNA. The data indicated that EGCG possessed anti-HBV activity and suggested the potential of EGCG as an effective anti-HBV agent with low toxicity.