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The effects of velvet antler polypeptides on the phenotype and related biological indicators of osteoarthritic rabbit chondrocytes

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Zhang Z., Liu X., Duan L., Li X., Zhang Y., Zhou Q.
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2011
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vol. 58
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issue 3
297-302
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Objective: To study the effects of velvet antler polypeptides (VAPs) on osteoarthritic chondrocytes (OCs) in rabbits. Methods: An osteoarthritic rabbit model was established according to Hulth's method. OCs were isolated and cultured for observation of the cell cycle. Cell proliferation was detected by MTT assay and the cell cycle was monitored by flow cytometry. The phenotype was determined by toluidine blue staining as well as immunohistochemical staining for collagen type II. The expression of MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-13, TIMP-1, and collagen I and X mRNA by chondrocytes was assayed by RT-PCR. Results: The VAPs had no obvious proliferative effect on OCs and did not affect the cell cycle. However, they significantly reduced the proportion of early apoptotic cells in a dose-dependent manner. Further, VAPs inhibited the expression of collagen I and X mRNA and induced abnormal expression of MMP-1 and MMP-13 mRNA. VAPs had no significant effect on MMP-3 and TIMP-1 mRNA levels. The toluidine blue and collagen type II immunohistochemical staining intensities of VAP-treated chondrocytes were positively correlated with the concentration of VAPs used. Conclusion: VAPs had no significant effect on OC proliferation and the cell cycle, but did increase the glycosaminoglycan (GAG) and collagen type II expression levels in the extracellular matrix, and down-regulated collagen I and X mRNA expression. Treatment of cartilage cells with VAPs maintained their normal phenotype, inhibited matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) secretion, kept the balance of cartilage matrix metabolism, and sustained an external environment where the cartilage cells could survive. Moreover, VAPs reduced the proportion of early apoptotic cells, suggesting that they may block the apoptotic pathway in OCs.
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Metalloproteinase 2 and 9 Activity in the Development of Pancreatic Cancer

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Durlik M., Gardian K.
Polish Journal of Surgery
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2012
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vol. 84
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issue 8
377-382
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Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is the fourth most common cancer occurring in both women and men. In Poland, within the past ten years the number of deaths from pancreatic cancer increased by 29%.The aim of the study was to determine the correlation between the activity of metalloproteinase (MMP) 2 and 9 and progression and aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer.Material and methods. Tissue samples were collected from 36 patients with diagnosed pancreatic adenocarcinoma who underwent Whipple resection. Tumor tissues were analyzed by gel zymography, zymography in situ and immunohistochemistry.Results. The activity of MMPs was found mainly in cancer cells. Active form of MMP2 (62 kDa) was present in 88% of cases and MMP9 (83 kDa) in 38% of cases. By contrast, immunohistochemical staining revealed the presence of metalloproteinase 9 in all studied tissues. MMP activity was assessed against histological grade of the tumor. In the case of group G1 there was no activity of matrix metalloproteinase 9. By comparing the activity we concluded that the activity of MMPs in tumors with the highest degree of differentiation is significantly lower than in G2 and G3. Metalloproteinase 9 expression analysis revealed no significant differences between the groups of various degrees of histological maturity. The level of expression did not differ between the groups N0 and N1.Conclusion. Lack of metalloproteinase 9 activity in group G1 may indicate that MMP9 is activated only in higher tumor grades. We have shown that an active form of MMP2 is found in all histological grades, which supports its involvement in the development of pancreatic cancer. Metalloproteinases are attractive target of anticancer therapy but not only the level of expression of metalloproteinases should be taken into account but also their level of activity and factors associated with their activation.
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Venous aneurysm complicating arteriovenous fistula access and matrix metalloproteinases

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Serra R., Butrico L., Grande R., Placida G. D., Rubino P., Settimio U. F., Quarto G., Amato M., Furino E., Compagna R., Amato B., Gallelli L., Franciscis S. d.
Open Medicine
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2014
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vol. 10
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issue 1
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Introduction: An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) for placed for hemodialysis may be burdened by one particular complication-the formation of a venous aneurysm. It has been shown that matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) could represent markers of disease in both venous and arterial vessels. Materials and methods: This case study reports a rare case of enormous venous aneurysm-correlated MMP and NGAL levels in a woman with an AVF. Results: Significantly higher levels of plasma MMP-1, MMP-8, MMP-9, and NGAL were detected in this patient during aneurysmal evaluation before the surgery; these levels significantly decreased 1, 3 and 6 months after surgery. Conclusion: MMP and NGAL levels could represent a marker of aneurysmal disease, and their plasma evaluation could help physicians to stratify the risk of complications in patients with an AVF.
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Inflammatory mediators of hypertrophic adenoids in children with otitis media with effusion

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Leszko K., Latoch E., Żelazowska-Rutkowska B.
Alergia Astma Immunologia - przegląd kliniczny
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2023
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vol. 28
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issue 1
31-34
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Migdałek gardłowy wchodząc w skład obwodowych narządów limfatycznych jest miejscem pierwszego kontaktu z antygenami, docierającymi drogą oddechową i pokarmową. Migdałek gardłowy zawiera komórki aktywne immunologiczne niezbędne do odpowiedzi immunologicznej komórkowej oraz humoralnej. Komórki te zajmują trzy główne przedziały limfoidalne: limfonabłonek, grudkowe ośrodki rozmnażania wraz ze strefą osłonową tych ośrodków oraz przestrzeń międzygrudkowa. Wysiękowe zapalenie ucha środkowego (OME) jest częstą chorobą ucha środkowego występującą u dzieci. Jednak etiologia tej choroby nie jest do końca poznana. Reakcje immunologiczna toczące się w obrębie migdałka gardłowego, udział cytokin prozapalnych typu Th1 i Th2, limfocytów T i B oraz metaloproteinaz może prowadzić do przewlekłego zakażenia w obrębie ucha środkowego u dzieci.
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Adenoid is lymphoid tissues in the pharynx that play an important role in host defense against invading antigens. The structures of adenoid consist of well-defined microcompartments which all participate in the immune response: the lymphoepithelium, the follicular germinal center, the mantle zone, the interfollicular area. Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a common middle ear disease in children, but etiology of this disease is not clearly understood. Immunologic reaction within adenoid, pro-inflammatory cytokines (Th1 and Th2), decrease of lymphocytes T and B, metaloproteinase may lead to chronic infection.
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