Molecular Imaging of Inducible VEGF Expression and Tumor Progression in a Breast Cancer Model

Liang, Lu; Yue, Zhiwei; Du, Wei; Li, Yang; Tao, Hongyan; Wang, Di; Wang, Ran; Huang, Ziwei; He, Ningning; Xie, Xiaoyan; Han, Zhongchao; Liu, Na; Li, Zongjin

doi:10.1159/000477485

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“…HAECs were stimulated with LIPUS in the presence or absence of H 2 O 2 . The cells remaining on the membrane facing the upper chamber were rubbed away, and the cells that had migrated onto the reverse side of the membrane were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde and stained with 0.1% crystal violet [23]. …”

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Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Prevents the Oxidative Stress Induced Endothelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Human Aortic Endothelial Cells

Zhang

Ren

et al. 2018

Cell Physiol Biochem

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Background/Aims: Endothelial-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) has been shown to take part in the generation and progression of diverse diseases, involving a series of changes leading to a loss of their endothelial characteristics and an acquirement of properties typical of mesenchymal cells. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is a new therapeutic option that has been successfully used in fracture healing. However, whether LIPUS can inhibit oxidative stress-induced endothelial cell damages through inhibiting EndMT remained unknown. This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of LIPUS against oxidative stress-induced endothelial cell damages and the underlying mechanisms. Methods: EndMT was induced by H₂O₂ (100 µm for seven days). Human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs) were exposed to H₂O₂ with or without LIPUS treatment for seven days. The expression of EndMT markers (CD31, VE-cadherin, FSP1 and α-SMA) were analyzed. The levels of total and phosphorylated PI3K and AKT proteins were detected by Western Blot analysis. Cell chemotaxis was determined by wound healing and transwell assay. Results: LIPUS relieved EndMT by decreasing ROS accumulation and increasing activation of the PI3K signaling cascade. LIPUS alleviated the migration of EndMT-derived mesenchymal-like cells through reducing extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition that is associated with matrix metallopeptidase (MMP) proteolytic activity and collagen production. Conclusion: LIPUS produces cytoprotective effects against oxidative injuries to endothelial cells through suppressing the oxidative stress-induced EndMT, activating the PI3K/AKT pathway under oxidative stress, and limiting cell migration and excessive ECM deposition.

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Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Prevents the Oxidative Stress Induced Endothelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Human Aortic Endothelial Cells

Zhang

Ren

et al. 2018

Cell Physiol Biochem

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“…At the heart of this signaling network are vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGFs). VEGFs play an important role in promoting angiogenesis and maintaining the integrity of endothelium [5, 6]. VEGF production and signaling are partly dependent on the induction of hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α) expression by mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) [7, 8].…”

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DEPTOR Deficiency-Mediated mTORc1 Hyperactivation in Vascular Endothelial Cells Promotes Angiogenesis

Ding

Shan

Nai

et al. 2018

Cell Physiol Biochem

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Background/Aims: The mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway is essential for angiogenesis and embryonic development. DEP domain-containing mTOR-interacting protein (DEPTOR) is an mTOR binding protein that functions to inhibit the mTOR pathway In vitro experiments suggest that DEPTOR is crucial for vascular endothelial cell (EC) activation and angiogenic responses. However, knowledge of the effects of DEPTOR on angiogenesis in vivo is limited. This study aimed to determine the role of DEPTOR in tissue angiogenesis and to elucidate the molecular mechanisms. Methods: Cre/loxP conditional gene knockout strategy was used to delete the Deptor gene in mouse vascular ECs. The expression or distribution of cluster of differentiation 31 (CD31), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α) were detected by immunohistochemical staining or western blot. Tube formation assay was used to measure angiogenesis in vitro. Results: Deptor knockdown led to increased expression of CD31, VEGF and HIF-1α in heart, liver, kidney and aorta. After treatment with rapamycin, their expression was significantly down regulated. In vitro, human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were transfected with DEPTOR-specific small interfering RNA (siRNA), which resulted in a significant increase in endothelial tube formation and migration rates. In contrast, DEPTOR overexpression markedly reduced the expression of CD31, VEGF and HIF-1α. Conclusions: Our findings demonstrated that deletion of the Deptor gene in vascular ECs resulted in upregulated expression of CD31 and HIF-1α, and further stimulated the expression of VEGF which promoted angiogenesis, indicating that disruption of normal angiogenic pathways may occur through hyperactivation of the mTORC1/HIF-1α/VEGF signaling pathway.

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“…Tumor growth and metastasis are dependent on the degree of neovascularization, which is regulated by pro-angiogenic and anti-angiogenic factors. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is an important angiogenic factor and has been studied most extensively in a number of types of cancer, including breast cancer and renal cell carcinoma (7,8). Previous studies have demonstrated that VEGF stimulation may increase Livin expression and induce the pathogenesis of human esophageal carcinoma and cervical cancer (9,10).…”

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Expression of Livin and PlGF in human osteosarcoma is associated with tumor progression and clinical outcome

Sun

Chen

et al. 2018

Oncol Lett

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Baculoviral IAP repeat containing 7 (BIRC7/Livin/ML-IAP/KIAP; referred to as Livin throughout the present study) and placental growth factor (PlGF) are not detectable in the majority of normal differentiated tissues, but are present in a number of types of cancer, including hepatocellular carcinoma, ovarian cancer and renal cell carcinoma. The aim of the present study was to assess the expression levels of Livin and PlGF in human osteosarcoma specimens and cell lines, and to analyze the functions of Livin and PIGF in the prognosis of osteosarcoma. The expression levels of Livin and PlGF in 48 osteosarcoma specimens and three osteosarcoma cells were determined using immunohistochemistry and reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The positivity rates of Livin and PlGF in osteosarcoma specimens were 58.3 and 60.4%, respectively, but were 0% in normal bone tissues. The expression levels of Livin and PlGF were increased in MG-63 cells, compared with those in the other cell lines evaluated in the present study. In addition, the expression levels of Livin and PlGF were significantly associated with tumor diameter and Enneking staging, but were independent of tumor site, age and sex of patients. The expression level of Livin was not associated with PlGF. Furthermore, the 5-year overall survival rate was decreased in the Livin or PlGF expression group, compared with that in the non-expression group (P=0.034 and P=0.012, respectively). The expression levels of Livin and PlGF were independent prognostic factors for patients with osteosarcoma. The results of the present study demonstrated that Livin and PlGF may participate in the pathogenesis of osteosarcoma. Therefore, pharmacological inhibition of Livin or PlGF may provide a novel strategy for osteosarcoma treatment.

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Molecular Imaging of Inducible VEGF Expression and Tumor Progression in a Breast Cancer Model

Cited by 24 publications

References 22 publications

Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Prevents the Oxidative Stress Induced Endothelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Human Aortic Endothelial Cells

Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Prevents the Oxidative Stress Induced Endothelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Human Aortic Endothelial Cells

DEPTOR Deficiency-Mediated mTORc1 Hyperactivation in Vascular Endothelial Cells Promotes Angiogenesis

Expression of Livin and PlGF in human osteosarcoma is associated with tumor progression and clinical outcome

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