Down-expression of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase in p53-regulated pancreatic cancer cells.

The present study investigated whether poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) has an effect on p53-regulated pancreatic cancer. The results of the present study demonstrated that the expression of PARP affects proliferation and apoptosis of pancreatic cancer cells. Olaparib was used to suppress the expression level of PARP-1 in PanC-1 cells.

Correlation and malignant transformation of MSCs with the overexpression of SIL-R/GP130 under the tumor microenvironment.

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can differentiate into chondrogenesis, osteogenesis, myocardium and nerve in specific conditions, but it may undergo malignant transformation when cultivated with tumor cells. This research was to provide preliminary experimental basis for the safe application of MSCs and seek for drugs to avoid the malignant transformation of MSCs in the treatment of tumor. Accordingly, four groups including experimental group, positive control group, negative contrast group and blank group were set.

Subclinical hypothyroidism as an independent risk factor for colorectal neoplasm.

Background And Objective: Recently, the prevalence of colorectal neoplasm is increasing sharply. It has been reported that both colorectal neoplasm and cardiovascular disease share similar common risk factors. Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) occurs in 4-20% of the adult population and is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.