Differentiation antagonizing non-protein coding RNA modulates the proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis of glioma cells by targeting the miR-216a/LGR5 axis and the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.

DANCR plays an important role in various types of cancer. However, its role in gliomas remains unclear. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the mechanism underlying the role of DANCR in gliomas.

miR-655-3p inhibits cell migration and invasion by targeting pituitary tumor-transforming 1 in non-small cell lung cancer.

miR-655-3p functions as a tumor suppressor in tumor metastases; however, its role and mechanism in regulating cell migration and invasion of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remain unclear. Here, we found that miR-655-3p expression was markedly decreased in the NSCLC cell lines A549, NCI-H1650, PC14/b, NCI-H1299, and HPAEpiC compared to levels observed in normal human lung fibroblasts. miR-655-3p overexpression significantly inhibited migration and invasion of A549 and PC14/b cells, and pituitary tumor-transforming 1 (PTTG1) expression was up-regulated in the NSCLC cells.

Securin promotes migration and invasion via matrix metalloproteinases in glioma cells.

Human securin, encoded by pituitary tumor transforming gene 1, is implicated in several oncogenic processes in the pathogenesis of brain tumors, including glioma. The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of securin on the migration and invasion of glioma cells. The results revealed that the overexpression of securin in glioma LN-229 cells significantly increased the invasion and transmigration abilities.

Preventive effect of dexamethasone gelatin sponge on the lumbosacral epidural adhesion.

Objective: This study aims to explore the preventive effect of dexamethasone gelatin sponge on the lumbosacral epidural adhesion in the laminectomy.

Methods: A total of 36 Wista rats were divided into A, B, C and D groups randomly. Dexamethasone was not used in group A, Dexamethasone was used in group B, Dexamethasone was not used in group C but covered with gelatin sponge, dexamethasone gelatin sponge was used in group D.

Association of LIG4 and XRCC4 gene polymorphisms with the risk of human glioma in a Chinese population.

We conducted a case-control study to assess the LIG4 and XRCC4 genes polymorphisms and development of glioma. A case-control study including 162 glioma cases and 324 controls was conducted in a Chinese population. Genotypes of rs10131 and rs1805388 in LIG4 and rs2075685 and rs1805377 in XRCC4 were conducted by polymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) assay.

Evaluating the association of polymorphisms in the HAP1 gene with lung cancer risk: a meta-analysis.

Studies on the relationship of HAP1 polymorphisms (-141 T > G; 1349 T > G) and lung cancer risk to date indicated controversial results. This study was devised to clarify whether the polymorphisms predispose to lung cancer. We searched Embase and PubMed up to March 2014 to identify relevant studies.

Relationships of LDLR genetic polymorphisms with cerebral infarction: a meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis was undertaken to identify the relationships between genetic polymorphisms in the LDLR gene and the risk of cerebral infarction. The Web of Science (1945-2013), the Cochrane Library Database (Issue 12, 2013), PubMed (1966-2013), EMBASE (1980-2013), CINAHL (1982-2013) and the Chinese Biomedical Database (CBM) (1982-2013) were searched for relevant articles without language restrictions. Meta-analysis was conducted using the STATA 12.

Human leptin triggers proliferation of A549 cells via blocking endoplasmic reticulum stress-related apoptosis.

Lung cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. Leptin is a pleiotropic hormone with antiapoptotic and proliferative roles involved in several systems. However, there is no known antiapoptotic mechanism of leptin in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

[Clinical analysis of microsurgical carotid endarterectomy for carotid stenosis and occlusion].

Objective: To evaluate the clinical effects of carotid endarterectomy for carotid stenosis and occlusion.

Methods: From August 2005 to November 2008 moderate and severe carotid stenosis or occlusion were found in 16 patients by Doppler ultrasonography (DUS), MRA, CTA, DSA. The stenosis degree ranged from 60% to 99% in 14 patients and complete occlusion in 2 patients.