Analysis of differentially expressed genes in LNCaP prostate cancer progression model.

The LNCaP/C4-2 human prostate cancer progression model was established to mimic phenotypic and genotypic changes during prostate cancer development from androgen dependence to androgen independence, from nonmetastasis to metastasis. In this study, cDNA microarrays were performed using a microarray chip from Affymetrix to characterize and compare gene expression profiles in LNCaP and C4-2, which may provide novel insight into the molecular mechanism mediating prostate cancer progression. Three hundred eighteen genes consistently exhibited differential expression in LNCaP and C4-2 in 2-time microarray data.

[Identification and expression of two new secretory proteins associated with prostate cancer].

Our research intends to obtain extra-cellular proteinogram of cell lines representing different advancement stages of prostate cancer and to test whether screened differential expression proteins can be secreted and used as serum biomarkers for prostate cancer. By examining differential expression spots in two extra-cellular protein 2D-PAGE gels and mass spectrum, candidate molecules were obtained. The expressions of these candidate molecules in eight cell lines and response to androgen stimulus in LNCaP were analyzed by RT-PCR.

The radiation response of androgen-refractory prostate cancer cell line C4-2 derived from androgen-sensitive cell line LNCaP.

Radiation therapy is a relatively effective therapeutic method for localized prostate cancer (PCa) patients. However, radioresistance occurs in nearly 30% of patients treated with potentially curative doses. Therapeutic synergy between radiotherapy and androgen ablation treatment provides a promising strategy for improving the clinical outcome.

Antidiabetic effects of Artemisia sphaerocephala Krasch. gum, a novel food additive in China, on streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic rats.

Aim Of The Study: Since ancient times, practicians of traditional Chinese medicine have discovered that Artemisia sphaerocephala Krasch. (Asteraceae) seed powder was useful for the treatment of diabetes. Artemisia sphaerocephala Krasch.

Ubiquitous mitochondrial creatine kinase is overexpressed in the conditioned medium and the extract of LNCaP lineaged androgen independent cell lines and facilitates prostate cancer progression.

Background: Androgen independent prostate cancer (AIPC) is not responsive to androgen ablation therapy. The biomarkers of AIPC are lack. Numerous proteomics studies have focused on finding new markers of AIPC and exploring their possible functions, but little is known about the difference between conditioned medium (CM) from AIPC and androgen dependent prostate cancer (ADPC) cells.

[Epidemiologic study on the relationship between smoking and sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome].

Objective: To investigate how smoking was affecting the prevalence of sleep apnea/ hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) among adults aged over 30 years in Chengde city of Hebei province.

Methods: 1168 subjects, over 30 years of age were derived from a random sample from a community-based population in Shuangqiao district of Chengde city. All subjects responded to a questionnaire at their own houses regarding their habits of snoring and smoking.

[Epidemiologic study on sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome by home investigation in Chengde city].

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) among adults aged over 30 yr in Chengde city of Hebei province.

Methods: 1 168 subjects (over 30 yr) were derived from a random sample of the population among the Shuangqiao district in Chengde city. All subjects were asked at home to answer questions about their snoring, daytime sleepiness, and habits of smoking and drinking.