Tumor cell-derived exosomes mediating hsa_circ_0001739/lncRNA AC159540.1 facilitate liver metastasis in colorectal cancer.

Background: The current study probed into how tumor cell-derived exosomes (Exos) mediated hsa_circ_0001739/lncRNA AC159540.1 to manipulate microRNA (miR)-218-5p/FTO-N6-methyladenosine (m6A)/MYC signal axis in liver metastasis in colorectal cancer (CRC).

Methods: hsa_circ_0001739 and lncRNA AC159540.

sMicroRNA-28-5p acts as a metastasis suppressor in gastric cancer by targeting Nrf2.

The transcription factor nuclear factor (erythroid-2)-related factor 2 (Nrf2) can principally serve a mode of protection for both the normal cells and cancer cells from cellular stress, and elevates cancer cell survival. microRNA-28 (miR-28) has been involved in the regulation of Nrf2 expression in breast epithelial cells. However, no comprehensive analysis has been conducted regarding the function of miR-28-5p regulating Nrf2 in gastric cancer (GC).

High serum uric acid concentration predicts poor survival in patients with breast cancer.

Background: Uric acid is a product of purine metabolism. Recently, uric acid has gained much attraction in cancer. In this study, we aim to investigate the clinicopathological and prognostic significance of serum uric acid concentration in breast cancer patients.

Metastatic axillary lymph node ratio (LNR) is prognostically superior to pN staging in patients with breast cancer--results for 804 Chinese patients from a single institution.

The number of axillary lymph nodes involved and retrieved are important prognostic factors in breast cancer. The purpose of our study was to investigate whether the lymph node ratio (LNR) is a better prognostic factor in predicting disease-free survival (DFS) for breast cancer patients as compared with pN staging. The analysis was based on 804 breast cancer patients who had underwent axillary lymph node dissection between 1999 and 2008 in Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center.

Heavy metal influence on BDE-47 uptake in the human KERTr keratinocyte cell line.

Significant correlations between concentrations of PBDEs and heavy metals were observed in the human body. However, there is a lack of evidence on the linkage between the uptake of heavy metals and PBDEs. This study is the first report on the BDE-47 uptake profile in a human cell line.

Germline mutations of the E-cadherin gene in families with inherited invasive lobular breast carcinoma but no diffuse gastric cancer.

Background: Present data are highly suggestive but do not unequivocally prove the cosegregation of germ-line CDH1 mutations with inherited invasive lobular breast cancer (ILBC).

Methods: Two Caucasian families with 6 pathologically confirmed ILBC cases but no diffuse gastric cancer (DGC) were identified in our oncogenetics consultations. Screening for mutations of CDH1, BRCA1, and BRCA2 genes was performed on blood samples.

Monodispersed submicron porous silica particles functionalized with CD derivatives for chiral CEC.

Rapid and efficient enantioseparation of halogen aryl alcohols and beta-blockers propranolol and pindolol in packed bed CEC (p-CEC) using as-prepared submicron porous silica chiral stationary phases (CSPs) has been achieved. Monodispersed 0.66 and 0.

Enantioseparation of a novel "click" chemistry derived native beta-cyclodextrin chiral stationary phase for high-performance liquid chromatography.

A novel native beta-cyclodextrin chiral stationary phase was prepared via "click" chemistry with cuprous iodide-triphenylphosphine complex as the catalyst and applied for enantioseparation of Dns-amino acids, substituted phenyl and phenoxy group modified propionic acids, flavonoids, and some pharmaceutical compounds such as nimodipine, propranolol, brompheniramine and bendroflumethiazide in reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography. The studied analytes could be resolved under different separation conditions. The resolution of Dns-DL-Leu could reach 5.

High performance liquid chromatography with cyclodextrin and calixarene macrocycle bonded silica stationary phases for separation of steroids.

Beta-cyclodextrin, p-tert-butyl-calix[8]arene and chloropropyl bonded silica stationary phases have been prepared and were applied at the same time to develop a chromatographic procedure to separate steroids. In order to select the best type of stationary phase for the analysis, similar preparation processes of the two kinds of macrocycle stationary phases with the same spacer were adopted respectively. The chromatographic behaviors and retention mechanisms of the two kinds of macrocycle stationary phases for steroids were systematically studied and compared with those of chloropropyl bonded silica and ODS.

Study on the chromatographic behavior of water-soluble vitamins on p-tert-butyl-calix[8]arene-bonded silica gel stationary phase by HPLC.

In this paper, the chromatographic behavior of some water-soluble vitamins was studied on a new p-tert-butyl-calix[8]arene-bonded silica gel stationary phase (CABS, 5mum particle size, the bonded amount 0.071mmolg(-1)) by using vitamin standards as probes for HPLC. The comparative study of the separation of these compounds was done by using CABS and ODS as stationary phases under the same chromatographic conditions.

Studies on the chromatographic behavior of nucleosides and bases on p-tert-butyl-calix[8]arene-bonded silica gel stationary phase by HPLC.

The chromatographic behavior of some nucleosides, pyrimidines and purines on a new p-tert-butyl-calix[8]arene-bonded silica gel stationary phase (CABS) were studied by high performance liquid chromatography. Their retention behavior on CABS were compared with those on ODS. The influence of mobile phase variables, such as methanol content, pH and ionic strength on the retention behavior were studied.

High performance liquid chromatography of aromatic carboxylic acids on p-tert-butyl-calix[8]arene-bonded silica gel stationary phase.

A new p-tert-butyl-calix[8]arene-bonded silica gel stationary phase (CABS) was used for the separation of some aromatic carboxylic acids by HPLC. The chromatographic behaviour of the solutes on CABS was studied in comparison with conventional ODS. The results show that the calix[8]arene-bonded phase exhibits a stronger retention and better selectivity than ODS for the aromatic carboxylic acids.

[Study on the molecular recognition of perhydroxycucurbit[6] uril with methyl orange by spectroscopic methods].

The inclusion interaction of perhydroxycucurbit[6] uril (HOCB6) with methyl orange (MO) was studied by UV spectroscopic and fluorimetric methods. Several effect factors, such as pH values, common organic solvents and surfactants on the fluorescence intensity and the stability of the complex were investigated. The results indicate that the fluorescence intensity of MO was enhanced with a blue shift as host molecules were added, showing that MO was accommodated into the hydrophobic cavities of HOCB6 and an endo-inclusion complex was formed.

[Study on the interaction between p-octacarboxyphenylazocalix[8]arene and norfloxacin by fluorescence spectrometry].

In the present paper, p-octacarboxyphenylazocalix[8]arene (CPAC) was used as supramolecular probe according to a reported method. The interaction of CPAC with drug norfloxacin (NFLX) was studied by fluorescence spectrometry. The results show that CPAC can strongly quench the fluorescence of NFLX because of the complex interaction between host and guest molecules in exo-inclusion complex.

[Study on the interaction of water-soluble p-(N,N-dimethylaminomethyl) calix[8] arene with DNA by fluorescent spectrometry].

The interaction of water-soluble p-(N, N-dimethylaminomethyl) calix [8] arene (CX8) with DNA was studied using adriamycin(ADM) as a probe by fluorescent spectrometry. The effect factors such as, pH of solution, salt effect and unlinking DNA on the spectra were also investigated. The interaction mechanism was proposed.

[Study on the inclusion interaction of water-soluble p-(N,N-dimethylamino)-calix[8]arene with diphenylamine-4-sulfonic sodium salt].

The inclusion interaction of water-soluble p-(N,N-dimethylaminomethyl)-calix[8]arene with diphenylamine-4-sulfonic acid sodium salt was investigated by fluorimetric method. When diphenylamine-4-sulfonic acid sodium salt was added into the p-(N,N-dimethylaminomethyl)-calix[8]arene solution, the emission spectrum of diphenylamine-4-sulfonic acid sodium salt occurred to a blue shift with the enhancement of the fluorescent intensity. The results show that the formation of the inclusion complex of the p-(N,N-dimethylaminomethyl)-calix[8]arene with diphenylamine-4-sulfonic acid sodium salt.

Preparation and characterization of a p-tert-butyl-calix[6]-1,4-benzocrown-4-bonded silica gel stationary phase for liquid chromatography.

A p-tert-butyl-calix[6]-1,4-benzocrown-4-bonded silica gel stationary phase (CR6BS) was first prepared via 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane as coupling reagent for high performance liquid chromatography. The structure of the new stationary phase was characterized by diffuse reflectance infrared fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFT), elemental analysis and thermal analysis. The chromatographic performance of the bonded-stationary phase was evaluated by using neutral, acidic and basic solutes as probes.

Preparation and characterization of a new p-tert-butyl-calix[8]arene-bonded stationary phase for high-performance liquid chromatography.

A new p-tert-butyl-calix[8]arene-bonded silica gel stationary phase (CABS) was prepared via 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane as a coupling reagent for HPLC. Its structure was characterized by diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFT), elemental analysis and thermal analysis. The chromatographic performance of new packing was evaluated by using basic, acidic and neutral aromatic compounds as probes compared with conventional ODS.