ZNF746 plays cardinal roles on colorectal cancer (CRC) cell invasion and migration and regulates mitochondrial dynamics and morphological changes of CRC cells-Role of combined melatonin and 5-FU regimen.

The underlying mechanism of colorectal cells developing into cancer cells has been extensively investigated, yet is still not fully delineated, resulting in the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) remains regrettably an unmet need. Zinc Finger Protein 746/Parkin-interacting substrate (ZNF746/PARIS) has previously been identified to play a fundamental role on bladder cancer cell proliferation and metastasis that were effectively inhibited by melatonin (Mel). In this study, we utilized ex vivo/in vivo studies to verify whether the ZNF746 signaling was also crucial in CRC growth/invasion/migration.

Melatonin-Assisted Cisplatin Suppresses Urinary Bladder Cancer Cell Proliferation and Growth through Inhibiting PrP-Regulated Cell Stress and Cell Proliferation Signaling.

This study investigated whether melatonin (Mel) would promote cisplatin to suppress the proliferation and growth of bladder cancer (BC) cells by inhibiting cellular prion protein (PrP)-mediated cell stress and cell proliferation signaling. An immunohistochemical staining of tissue arrays from BC patients demonstrated that the PrP expression was significantly upregulated from stage I to III BC ( < 0.0001).

Cupping Therapy as an Adjunctive Therapy for Side Effects of Colorectal Cancer Treatment: A Prospective Observational Study.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of moving cupping therapy in people with colorectal cancer (CRC) experiencing chemotherapy-related side effects.

Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in people diagnosed with CRC who were treated for the side effects of their chemotherapy. Participants received cupping therapy 3 times a week for 10 consecutive weeks at our traditional Chinese medicine ward.

Melatonin and hyperbaric oxygen therapies suppress colorectal carcinogenesis through pleiotropic effects and multifaceted mechanisms.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide. Colorectal carcinogenesis is frequently induced by hypoxia to trigger the reprogramming of cellular metabolism and gain of malignant phenotypes. Previously, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and melatonin have been reported to alter the hypoxic microenvironment, resulting in inhibiting cancer cell survival.

Combined high energy of extracorporeal shock wave and 5-FU effectively suppressed the proliferation and growth of tongue squamous cell carcinoma.

Background: We tested the hypothesis that extracorporeal shock wave (ECSW)-assisted 5-FU therapy effectively suppressed human tongue squamous carcinoma cell line SAS (i.e., SAS cells) proliferation and tumor growth.

CHD4 as an important mediator in regulating the malignant behaviors of colorectal cancer.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) has ranked first in terms of incidence in Taiwan. Surgical resection combined with chemo-, radio-, or targeted-therapies are the main treatments for CRC patients in current clinical practice. However, many CRC patients still respond poorly to these treatments, leading to tumor recurrence and an unacceptably high incidence of metastasis and death.

Jagged2 progressively increased expression from Stage I to III of Bladder Cancer and Melatonin-mediated downregulation of Notch/Jagged2 suppresses the Bladder Tumorigenesis inhibiting PI3K/AKT/mTOR/MMPs signaling.

This study assessed the expression of Jagged2 in human bladder cancer (BC) tested the hypothesis that melatonin (Mel) inhibited the tumorigenesis of BC cells mainly through downregulating the Notch/Jagged2 and PI3K/AKT/mTOR/MMPs signaling pathways. Tissue array from BC patients showed that the gene and protein expressions of JAG2/Jagged2 were significantly upregulated from T1 to T3 (primary tumor size) and from stage I to III (all p<0.001).

Level and Value of T Cell-derived Circulating Microparticles in Liver Cirrhosis Patients.

Background/aim: We examined the hypothesis that T cell-derived-circulating microparticles (MPs) are increased in liver-cirrhosis (LC) patients compared to normal subjects and are also increased in chronic hepatitis compared to acute-decompensated-liver cirrhosis (ADLC).

Patients And Methods: A total of 66 LC patients, including 35 with ADLC and 31 with non-decompensated-LC (NDLC), were enrolled in the study. Ten volunteers served as controls.

Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes markedly protected the brain against sepsis syndrome induced injury in rat.

This study tested the hypothesis that sepsis syndrome [SS-induced by cecal-ligation and puncture (CLP)]-induced systemic inflammation and brain damage in rats were effectively suppressed by allogenic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosome (AMSC). SD rats (n = 72) were divided into group 1 [sham-control (SC)], group 2 (SS only) and group 3 (SS + AMSC) and equally euthanized at 6/24/48/72 h after SS induction, respectively. By 6/16/24/72 h, flow cytometric analyses demonstrated the numbers of inflammatory cells (Ly6G+/CD11+), immune (CD3+/CD4+ cells/CD3+/CD8+ cells) and early (AN-V+/PI-)/late (AN-V+/PI+) apoptotic cells in circulation were significantly increased in group 2 than in groups 1 and 3, and significantly increased in group 3 than in group 1, whereas the number of T-reg+ cells was significantly progressively increased from groups 1 to 3 (all P < 0.

Synergistic effect of combined melatonin and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (ADMSC)-derived exosomes on amelioration of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced acute colitis.

This study tested the hypothesis that melatonin (Mel) and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes effectively suppress dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced acute inflammatory colitis (AIC) in rats. To determine whether Mel-exosome treatment could ameliorate the severity of AIC, we treated Sprague Dawley rats with DSS-induced AIC with Mel, exosomes, or combined Mel-exosome therapy and evaluated the effects on AIC. First, to induce an inflammatory response in vitro, we treated HT-29 cells with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and evaluated the response to Mel and/or exosome treatment.

Long-Term Consequences of Nonclosure of Mesenteric Defects after Traditional Right Colectomy.

Background: There are still discrepancies among general/colorectal surgeons regarding closure of mesenteric defect in scientific literature. This study aimed to assess the long-term consequences of nonclosure of the mesenteric defect after open right colectomy.

Methods: A 7-year retrospectively collected and continuous database revealed 212 consecutive patients who had undergone traditional right colectomy without closing the mesenteric defects at Kaohsiung Chung-Gung Memorial Hospital; all patients were operated by a single surgeon.

Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes alleviate overwhelming systemic inflammatory reaction and organ damage and improve outcome in rat sepsis syndrome.

This study tested the hypothesis that healthy adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (ADMSC)-derived exosomes (HMSC) and apoptotic (A) (induced by 12 h hypoxia/12 h starvation)-ADMSC-derived exosomes (AMSC) were comparably effective at alleviating sepsis syndrome [SS; induced by cecal-ligation and puncture (CLP)]-induced systemic inflammation and reduced organ damage and unfavorable outcomes in rats. SD rats were divided into sham control (SC), SS only, SS + HMSC (100 µg intravenous administration 3 h after CLP), and AMSC. By day 5 after CLP procedure, the mortality rate was significantly higher in SS than in SC and HMSC (all P < 0.

Extracorporeal shock wave markedly alleviates radiation-induced chronic cystitis in rat.

This study tested the hypothesis that extracorporeal shock wave (ECSW) treatment can effectively inhibit radiation-induced chronic cystitis (CC). Adult male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats (n = 24) were randomly divided into group 1 (normal control), group 2 (CC induced by radiation with 300 cGy twice with a four-hour interval to the urinary bladder), group 3 [CC with ECSW treatment (0.2 mJ/mm/120 impulses/at days 1, 7, and 14 after radiation)].

CHD4-mediated loss of E-cadherin determines metastatic ability in triple-negative breast cancer cells.

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype of cancer with aggressive behaviors (high recurrence and metastasis rate) and poor prognosis. Therefore, studying the determining factors that lead to malignant TNBCs is necessary to develop personalized therapy and improve survival rates. In this study, we first analyzed levels of chromodomain helicase DNA binding protein 4 (CHD4) in 60 TNBC patients by immunohistochemical staining.

Therapeutic effect of rosuvastatin and propylthiouracil on ameliorating high-cholesterol diet-induced fatty liver disease, fibrosis and inflammation in rabbit.

This study tested the hypothesis that high-cholesterol diet (HCD)-induced fatty liver disease could be ameliorated by rosuvastatin (Ros) and propylthiouracil (PTU) therapy. Thirty-two Zealand rabbits were equally divided into group 1 (sham-control), group 2 (HCD for 8 weeks), group 3 [HCD-Ros (20 mg/kg/day administration after 4-week HFD for 4 weeks)], group 4 [HCD-PTU (0.1% PTU in drinking water) with treatment course as group 3].

Melatonin treatment enhances therapeutic effects of exosomes against acute liver ischemia-reperfusion injury.

This study tests the hypothesis that combined melatonin and exogenic adipose mesenchymal stem cell (ADMSC)-derived exosome treatment offers superior protection against liver ischemia-reperfusion (LIR) injury compared to either alone. In vitro studies utilized a macrophage cell line (RAW) pretreated with lipopolysaccharide and hepatocytes pretreated with melatonin or exosomes before hypoxia treatment, while in vitro experiments involved analyses of liver specimens from male adult Sprague-Dawley rats (n = 50) equally categorized into sham controls (SC), LIR only, LIR-exosome (100 µg, 30 minute post-LIR), LIR-melatonin (20 mg/kg, 30 minute post-LIR and 50 mg/kg at 6 and 18 hours post-LIR), and LIR-exosome-melatonin groups. In vitro studies showed suppression of inflammation (MIF, MMP-9, IL-1β, TNF-α, COX-2) and oxidative stress (NOX-1, NOX-2, oxidized protein)/apoptosis (cleaved caspase 3 and PARP) by exosome and exosome/melatonin treatment, respectively (all <0.

Human lung cancer-derived microparticles enhanced angiogenesis and growth of hepatoma cells in rodent lung parenchyma.

This study tested the hypothesis that human lung cancer-derived microparticles (LcD-MPs) played an important role in tumor angiogenesis and growth. Fischer 344 rats (F344, n=18) were equally categorized into group 1 [Sham Control (3.0 mL normal saline intravenous injection (IV))], group 2 [hepatoma cell line (2.

Combination of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSC) and ADMSC-derived exosomes for protecting kidney from acute ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Background: In this study, we tested the hypothesis that a combined adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (ADMSC) and ADMSC-derived exosome therapy protected rat kidney from acute ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury (i.e., ligation of both renal arteries for 1h and reperfusion for 72h prior to euthanization).

Infiltration of Local Anesthesia at Wound Site after Single-Incision Laparoscopic Colectomy Reduces Postoperative Pain and Analgesic Usage.

Background/aims: Minimally invasive laparoscopy provides faster recovery, less pain, fewer complications, and better cosmesis than laparotomy. We aimed to evaluate outcomes of postoperative local anesthesia infiltration at the single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) wound.

Methodology: This prospective, non-randomized controlled study evaluated outcomes of 58 colorectal cancer cases receiving SILS from May 2010 to December 2010.

Combined melatonin and exendin-4 therapy preserves renal ultrastructural integrity after ischemia-reperfusion injury in the male rat.

We tested whether combined melatonin (Mel) and exendin-4 (Ex4) treatment can better preserve glomerular structural integrity after ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury compared with either alone. Adult male Sprague Dawley rats (n = 50) were equally divided into sham control (SC), IR, IR-Ex4 (10 μg/kg subcutaneously 30 min after reperfusion and daily for 5 days), IR-Mel (20 mg/kg intraperitoneally at 30 min postreperfusion and 50 mg/kg at 6 and 18 hr), and IR-Ex4-Mel were euthanized at day 14. Serum creatinine level and urine protein-to-creatinine ratio at days 3 and 14 were highest in IR group and lowest in SC, significantly higher in IR-Ex4 and IR-Mel groups than in IR-Ex4-Mel group (all P < 0.

Protective effect of melatonin-supported adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells against small bowel ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat.

We tested the hypothesis that combined melatonin and autologous adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSC) was superior to either alone against small bowel ischemia-reperfusion (SBIR) injury induced by superior mesenteric artery clamping for 30 min followed by reperfusion for 72 hr. Male adult Sprague Dawley rats (n = 50) were equally categorized into sham-operated controls SC, SBIR, SBIR-ADMSC (1.0 × 10(6) intravenous and 1.

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy ameliorates cyclophosphamide-induced rat acute interstitial cystitis though inhibiting inflammation and oxidative stress-in vitro and in vivo experiment studies.

Background: We investigated whether extracorporeal shock wave (ECSW) therapy can attenuate cyclophosphamide (CYP)-induced acute interstitial cystitis (AIC) in rats.

Methods And Results: Eighteen male-adult Sprague-Dawley rats were equally divided into group 1 (sham control), group 2 (AIC induced by 150 mg/kg CYP by intra-peritoneal injection) and group 3 (AIC + ECSW 200 impulses at 0.11 mJ/mm(2) to the urinary bladder at 3 and 24 h after CYP treatment).

Melatonin augments apoptotic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell treatment against sepsis-induced acute lung injury.

This study investigated whether combining melatonin and apoptotic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (A-ADMSC) was superior to ADMSC alone in ameliorating sepsis-induced acute lung injury. Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats (n=50) were randomized equally into five groups: sham controls (SC), sepsis induced by cecal-ligation and puncture (CLP), CLP-melatonin, CLP-A-ADMSC, and CLP-melatonin-A-ADMSC. Circulating interleukin (IL)-6 at 6, 18, and 72 hrs, were highest in CLP and lowest in SC groups, higher in CLP-melatonin than CLP-A-ADMSC and CLP-melatonin-A-ADMSC groups, higher in CLP-A-ADMSC than CLP-melatonin-A-ADMSC groups (all p<0.

Melatonin treatment further improves adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell therapy for acute interstitial cystitis in rat.

This study tests the hypothesis that combined melatonin and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (ADMSC, 1.2 × 10(6) given intravenously) treatment offer superior protection against cyclophosphamide (CYP 150 mg/kg)-induced acute interstitial cystitis (AIC) in rats. Male adult Sprague-Dawley rats were treated as follows: sham controls, AIC alone, AIC + melatonin, AIC + ADMSC, and AIC + melatonin +ADMSC.

Additional benefit of combined therapy with melatonin and apoptotic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell against sepsis-induced kidney injury.

This study tested whether combined therapy with melatonin and apoptotic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (A-ADMSCs) offered additional benefit in ameliorating sepsis-induced acute kidney injury. Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats (n = 65) were randomized equally into five groups: Sham controls (SC), sepsis induced by cecal-ligation and puncture (CLP), CLP-melatonin, CLP-A-ADMSC, and CLP-melatonin-A-ADMSC. Circulating TNF-α level at post-CLP 6 hr was highest in CLP and lowest in SC groups, higher in CLP-melatonin than in CLP-A-ADMSC and CLP-melatonin-A-ADMSC groups (all P < 0.