Publications by authors named "Chengyong Dong"

Monocytes/macrophages, a plastic and heterogeneous cell population of the tumor microenvironment (TME), can constitute a major component of most solid tumors. Under the pressure of rapid proliferation of the tumor, monocytes/macrophages can be educated and foster immune tolerance via metabolic reprogramming. Our studies have shown that the activation of FABP5, a lipid-binding protein, decreases the rate of β-oxidation causing the accumulation of lipid droplets in monocytes.

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PLIN2 has been found to be dysregulated in several human malignancies, which influences cancer progression. However, the roles of PLIN2 in regulating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression are still unclear. Here, we revealed that PLIN2 was frequently upregulated in HCC cells and tissues, and increased PLIN2 expression was associated with poor prognosis outcomes in HCC.

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  • Annexin A3 (ANXA3) has two isoforms, with the role of the 33-kDa isoform in cancer, specifically hepatocarcinoma, being the focus of this study.
  • The research found that 33-kDa ANXA3 is significantly upregulated in tumor tissues and contributes to cancer cell growth, metastasis, apoptosis, and drug resistance through various molecular pathways.
  • The study concluded that targeting 33-kDa ANXA3 could be a potential therapeutic approach for managing hepatocarcinoma, as its knockdown led to reduced tumor malignancy and growth in experiments.
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Alpha-enolase (ENO1) has been found to be dysregulated in several human malignancies, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Although the role of ENO1 as a glycolytic enzyme in HCC cells has been well characterized, little is known about the other roles of ENO1, especially exosome-derived ENO1, in regulating HCC progression. Here, we demonstrated that ENO1 is frequently upregulated in HCC cells or tissues, with even higher expression in highly metastatic HCC cells or metastatic tissues as well as in exosomes derived from highly metastatic sources.

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Liver cancer is a major threat to human life and health, and chemotherapy has been the standard non-surgical treatment for liver cancer. However, the emergence of drug resistance of liver cancer cells has hindered the therapeutic effect of chemical drugs. The discovery of exosomes has provided new insights into the mechanisms underlying tumour cell resistance.

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Purpose: The extensive drug resistance of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has become a major cause of chemotherapy failure. A deeper understanding of the drug resistance mechanism of tumor cells is very significant for improving the clinical prognosis of patients with HCC.

Experimental Design: In this study, proteomic studies on the composition of 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu) resistant Bel/5Fu cell line and its parent Bel7402 cell line by using an ionic liquid assisted proteins extraction method with the advantage of extracting plasma membrane proteins to a wider extent are performed.

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The present study aimed to identify sensitive, specific and independent prognostic biomarkers in head and neck cancer (HNC) based on microRNA expression profiles and other high‑throughput sequencing data in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. Identification of such prognostic biomarkers could provide insight into HNC diagnosis and treatment. The differential expression profiles of microRNAs between HNC tissues and adjacent cancer tissues in the TCGA database were analyzed (log fold‑change >2; P<0.

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The selective and highly efficient capture of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from blood and their subsequent release without damage are very important for the early diagnosis of tumors and for understanding the mechanism of metastasis. Herein, a universal strategy is proposed for the fabrication of an antibody-free hydrogel that has a synergistic effect by featuring microinterfaces obtained by cell imprinting and molecular recognition conferred by boronate affinity. With this artificial antibody, highly efficient capture of human hepatocarcinoma SMMC-7721 cells is achieved: as many as 90.

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Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is overexpressed in most human cancers, but its precise regulatory mechanism in cancer cells remains unclear. The aims of this study are to discover and identify the new regulatory factors which bind to the COX-2 promoter and regulate COX-2 expression and cancer cell growth, and to elucidate the mechanisms of action of these factors in lung cancer. In this study, the COX-2 promoter-binding protein BPTF (bromodomain PHD finger transcription factor) was detected, identified and verified by biotin-streptavidin-agarose pulldown, mass spectrum analysis and chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) in lung cancer cells, respectively.

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The Wnt pathway is dysregulated and activated in many human malignancies. More than 90% of colon cancers have variations in the Wnt pathway. Sulindac, a drug that targets protein Dvl of the Wnt/Dvl/β-catenin pathway, which regulates cancer gene expression, has been reported to significantly reduce the incidence and the risk of death from colorectal cancer and other types of cancer.

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a lethal disease, and recurrence and metastasis are the major causes of death in HCC patients. Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), a major stromal cell type in the HCC microenvironment, promote HCC progression, and have gradually become a hot research topic in HCC-targeted therapy. This review comprehensively describes and discusses the heterogeneous tissue distribution, cellular origin, phenotype, and biological functions of HCC-associated fibroblasts.

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Background: 5-Florouracil (5-FU) is a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug for cholangiocarcinoma, whereas it has unsatisfactory effect, and patients often have chemo-resistance to it. The combination of chemotherapeutic agents and traditional Chinese medicine has already exhibited a promising application in oncotherapy. Huaier extract (Huaier) has been used in clinical practice widely, exhibiting good anti-tumor effect.

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer, with high morbidity, relapse and mortality rates. Multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) can be recruited to and become integral components of the HCC microenvironment and can influence tumor progression. This review discusses MSC migration to liver fibrosis and the HCC microenvironment, MSC involvement in HCC initiation and progression and the widespread application of MSCs in HCC-targeted therapy, thus clarifying the critical roles of MSCs in HCC.

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Exosomes are a type of extracellular vesicles (diameter, 30-160 nm), which contain multiple proteins, nucleic acids, lipid molecules, and other substances. Most types of cells can secrete exosomes, although the biogenesis, composition, and function is specific to different cell types. Recently, many studies have demonstrated that exosomes play a critical role in tumor development.

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A horseshoe appendix is a subtype of duplex appendix, in which the appendix is shaped like a circle that may lead to an internal hernia and result in intestinal necrosis. This subtype is extremely rare, with only 13 cases reported worldwide to date, and easily triggers a series of medico-legal consequences due to the neglect of another infection base of the appendix. We describe a 22-year-old man who presented with a 3-day history of fever and was diagnosed with pneumonia.

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Nogo-B receptor (NgBR) is a type I receptor with a single transmembrane domain and specifically binds to ligand Nogo-B. A previous study demonstrated that NgBR was highly expressed in human breast invasive ductal carcinoma and promoted epithelial-mesenchymal transition in breast tumor cells. Our recent work found that NgBR expression was associated with a poor prognosis in human patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the major subtype of primary liver cancer. Although the standard treatment method based on surgery has generally extended life, it still causes the second and sixth most prevalent cancer-related death in men and women, respectively. The recurrence of cancer caused by unclear resection margins and any remaining undiscovered metastatic nodules should take a large proportion of responsibility for the poor prognosis after resective surgery.

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  • The study investigates the role of Pinin, previously linked to cell adhesion and RNA splicing, in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and finds that Pinin is overexpressed in HCC tissues and is correlated with disease severity and patient survival.
  • Reducing Pinin expression leads to decreased HCC cell growth and increased cell death under glucose deprivation, while increasing Pinin levels reverses these effects.
  • The research suggests that Pinin promotes HCC progression and resistance to cell death by activating ERK1/2 signaling, indicating it may serve as a potential target for therapeutic intervention in HCC.
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Several studies have shown the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) as a minimally invasive treatment options for choledocholithiasis. Use of T-tube or biliary stent drainage tube placement after laparoscopic choledochotomy for common bile duct (CBD) stones is still under debate. This study tried to confirm the safety of spontaneously removable biliary stent in the distal CBD after LCBDE to allow choledochus primary closure.

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  • Growing teratoma syndrome (GTS), first noted in 1982, is a rare condition primarily affecting adolescents, and in this case, an adolescent girl underwent surgery for an immature teratoma in her ovary, followed by chemotherapy.
  • Nine years later, a giant mass was discovered, diagnosed as a mature teratoma, leading to the identification of ovarian GTS.
  • Analysis of 101 documented GTS cases indicated a median diagnosis age of 22, with right ovary involvement more common, and highlighted the need for complete surgical resection as the best treatment due to possible recurrence and insensitivity to chemotherapy, while also suggesting fertility-sparing options for young women.
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  • The Nogo-B receptor (NgBR) is a receptor that plays a role in breast cancer metastasis by promoting epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT).
  • Increased NgBR expression has been linked to greater resistance to chemotherapy in a specific 5-FU resistant liver cancer cell line.
  • Targeting NgBR could potentially enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatments like 5-FU for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), particularly those with poor prognoses.
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We observed whether the effect of tumor-associated macrophages on gastric cancer stem cell in omental milky spots and lymph nodes micrometastasis and research its possible mechanism. Macrophage THP-1 cells and Human gastric adenocarcinoma SGC-7901 cells were collectively cultivated in vivo. We found macrophage could suppress the proliferation and accelerated cell death of MFC cell.

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  • Mixed acinar-endocrine carcinoma (MAEC) of the pancreas is a rare cancer, as highlighted by a case study of a 65-year-old Chinese female who presented with jaundice and abdominal pain.
  • Imaging revealed a significant pancreatic mass and liver lesions, leading to surgical intervention (Whipple operation and partial liver resection).
  • The patient's recovery was smooth, and after 12 months, there were no signs of cancer recurrence, indicating that early detection and complete removal of the tumor may improve outcomes, despite the generally poor prognosis for MAEC.
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Metformin is an oral anti-hyperglycemic agent of the biguanide family, which is used first-line for type II diabetes with few side-effects. A recent epidemiological study that included 1,828 potential intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) patients showed that metformin use was significantly associated with a 60% reduction in ICC risk in diabetic patients, demonstrating the potential value of metformin in ICC management. In the present study, we firstly showed that metformin exhibited a dose- and time-dependent anti-proliferation effect on ICC cell lines, by mechanisms including apoptosis induction and cell cycle arrest.

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