DEK modulates both expression and alternative splicing of cancer‑related genes.

DEK is known to be a potential proto‑oncogene and is highly expressed in gastric cancer (GC); thus, DEK is considered to contribute to the malignant progression of GC. DEK is an RNA‑binding protein involved in transcription, DNA repair, and selection of splicing sites during mRNA processing; however, its precise function remains elusive due to the lack of clarification of the overall profiles of gene transcription and post‑transcriptional splicing that are regulated by DEK. We performed our original whole‑genomic RNA‑Seq data to analyze the global transcription and alternative splicing profiles in a human GC cell line by comparing DEK siRNA‑treated and control conditions, dissecting both differential gene expression and potential alternative splicing events regulated by DEK.

Multi-Omics Prognostic Signatures Based on Lipid Metabolism for Colorectal Cancer.

The potential biological processes and laws of the biological components in malignant tumors can be understood more systematically and comprehensively through multi-omics analysis. This study elaborately explored the role of lipid metabolism in the prognosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) from the metabonomics and transcriptomics. We performed K-means unsupervised clustering algorithm and t test to identify the differential lipid metabolites determined by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) in the serum of 236 CRC patients of the First Hospital of Jilin University (JLUFH).

IL-10 Deficiency Accelerates Type 1 Diabetes Development Modulation of Innate and Adaptive Immune Cells and Gut Microbiota in NOD Mice.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease caused by T cell-mediated destruction of insulin-producing β cells. T cells in CD4 T cell receptor transgenic Non-Obese Diabetic (NOD) mice ( NOD mice) can abruptly invade the pancreatic islets resulting in severe insulitis that progresses rapidly but rarely leads to spontaneous diabetes. This prevention of diabetes is mediated by T regulatory (Treg) cells in these mice.

Toll-like receptor 7 deficiency suppresses type 1 diabetes development by modulating B-cell differentiation and function.

Innate immunity mediated by Toll-like receptors (TLRs), which can recognize pathogen molecular patterns, plays a critical role in type 1 diabetes development. TLR7 is a pattern recognition receptor that senses single-stranded RNAs from viruses and host tissue cells; however, its role in type 1 diabetes development remains unclear. In our study, we discovered that Tlr7-deficient (Tlr7) nonobese diabetic (NOD) mice, a model of human type 1 diabetes, exhibited a significantly delayed onset and reduced incidence of type 1 diabetes compared with Tlr7-sufficient (Tlr7) NOD mice.

TLR9 Deficiency in B Cells Promotes Immune Tolerance via Interleukin-10 in a Type 1 Diabetes Mouse Model.

Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) is highly expressed in B cells, and B cells are important in the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes (T1D) development. However, the intrinsic effect of TLR9 in B cells on β-cell autoimmunity is not known. To fill this knowledge gap, we generated NOD mice with a B-cell-specific deficiency of TLR9 (TLR9/CD19-Cre+ NOD).

Gut microbial metabolites alter IgA immunity in type 1 diabetes.

The incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) has been increasing among children and adolescents, in which environmental factors, including gut microbiota, play an important role. However, the underlying mechanisms are yet to be determined. Here, we show that patients with newly diagnosed T1D displayed not only a distinct profile of gut microbiota associated with decreased short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) production, but also an altered IgA-mediated immunity compared with healthy control subjects.

MicroRNA-141-3p affected proliferation, chemosensitivity, migration and invasion of colorectal cancer cells by targeting EGFR.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most often diagnosed cancers globally. MicroRNAs are small RNA molecules that play essential roles in tumorigenesis and progression of CRC. Here we evaluated the effects of miR-141-3p on growth, cetuximab sensitivity, migration and invasion of CRC cells.

Antiestrogens in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors in breast cancer immunotherapy.

Breast cancers (BCs) with expression of estrogen receptor-alpha (ERα) occur in more than 70% of newly-diagnosed patients in the U.S. Endocrine therapy with antiestrogens or aromatase inhibitors is an important intervention for BCs that express ERα, and it remains one of the most effective targeted treatment strategies.

The safety and efficacy of anti-PD-1/anti-PD-L1 antibody therapy in the treatment of previously treated, advanced gastric or gastro-oesophageal junction cancer: A meta-analysis of prospective clinical trials.

Introduction: So far, anti-PD-1/anti-PD-L1 antibody therapy is reportedly in treating gastric cancer or gastro-oesophageal junction cancer (GC/GEJC) in a number of clinical trials. Based on this, we conducted current meta-analysis to assess the safety and efficacy of anti-PD-1/anti-PD-L1 antibody for previously treated advanced GC/GEJC patients.

Methods: We searched five electronic databases for eligible records.

Impaired Glucose Metabolisms of Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Type 2 Diabetes.

Aims: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a very common disorder which is associated with metabolic comorbidities. The aims of this study were to analyze clinical data of patients with OSA and evaluate influence of sleep-disordered breathing on glycometabolism and its underlying mechanisms.

Methods: We designed a cross-sectional study involving 53 OSA patients in The First Hospital of Jilin University from March 2015 to March 2016.

Synthesis and Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) Studies of Novel Pyrazolopyridine Derivatives as Inhibitors of Enterovirus Replication.

A series of novel pyrazolopyridine compounds have been designed and prepared by a general synthetic route. Their activities against the replication of poliovirus-1, EV-A71, and CV-B3 enteroviruses were evaluated. The comprehensive understanding of the structure-activity relationship was obtained by utilizing the variation of four positions, namely, N1, C6, C4, and linker unit.

Synthesis of 2,3-Disubstituted Quinolines via Ketenimine or Carbodiimide Intermediates.

Cyclopenta[b]quinolines and cyclohexa[b]quinolines were prepared via the reactions of α-diazo ketones with N-(2-cyclopropylidenemethylphenyl)phosphanimines and N-(2-cyclobutylidenemethylphenyl) phosphanimine, respectively. The reaction proceeds in a cascade involving ketenimine formation, 6 π-electron ring closure, and 1,3-alkyl shift. A similar approach was developed for the synthesis of dihydropyrrolo-[2,3-b]quinolines from N-(2-cyclopropylidenemethylphenyl)phosphanimines and isocyanates.

[Study of introperitoneal hyperthermic perfusion chemotherapy combined with systemic neoadjuvent chemotherapy in treatment of gastric cancer patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis].

Objective: The aim of this study is to discuss the curative effect of introperitoneal hyperthermic perfusion chemotherapy(IHPC) combined with systemic neoadjuvant chemotherapy on the gastric cancer patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis.

Methods: Sixty-four patients with gastric cancer and peritoneal carcinomatosis who were hospitalized in the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery of First Hospital of Jilin University from December 2006 to December 2013. After peritoneal carcinomatosis was confirmed during laparoscopic exploration, FOLFOX6 (oxaliplatin and calcium folinate and 5-Fu) was performed for systemic chemotherapy.

Protein profiling of alpha-fetoprotein producing gastric adenocarcinoma.

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) producing gastric adenocarcinoma is considered as a rare subtype of gastric adenocarcinoma. Compared with AFP non-producing gastric adenocarcinoma, our study and other previous studies showed that AFP producing gastric adenocarcinoma is more aggressive and prone to liver metastasis. Using the Protein Pathway Array, 11 of out of 286 proteins tested were found to be differentially expressed between AFP producing (n=32) and AFP non-producing (n=45) gastric adenocarcinoma tissues.

Clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of alpha-fetoprotein positive gastric cancer in Chinese patients.

Purpose: This study aimed to review the clinicopathological, histochemical, and prognostic features of Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) positive gastric cancer.

Patients And Methods: Six hundred and fifty one patients with gastric cancer who underwent gastrectomy between January 2009 and December 2012 at The First Hospital of Jilin University were enrolled in the study. Among them, 45 patients were identified as AFP positive gastric cancer.

[Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on postoperative inflammatory reaction and clinical efficacy].

Objective: To investigate the effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on postoperative inflammatory response and clinical efficacy in gastric cancer patients with nutritional risk.

Methods: All patients with gastric cancer in our department from June 2013 to January 2014 undergoing radical gastrectomy were prospectively enrolled in the study. Patients who matched the selection criteria were randomly divided into two groups: trial group (with omega-3 PUFA in parenteral nutrition) and control group (without omega-3 PUFA in parenteral nutrition).

2-Hydroxyglutarate Inhibits ATP Synthase and mTOR Signaling.

We discovered recently that the central metabolite α-ketoglutarate (α-KG) extends the lifespan of C. elegans through inhibition of ATP synthase and TOR signaling. Here we find, unexpectedly, that (R)-2-hydroxyglutarate ((R)-2HG), an oncometabolite that interferes with various α-KG-mediated processes, similarly extends worm lifespan.

Copper-catalyzed cascade double C3-indolations of 3-diazoindolin-2-imines with indoles: convenient access to 3,3-diaryl-2-iminoindoles.

Symmetrical 3,3-diaryl-2-iminoindoles were prepared from 3-diazoindolin-2-imines and indoles via a copper-catalyzed cascade arylation/dehydrogenative cross-coupling process. By controlling the molar ratio of reactants and the operation procedure, 3-aryl-2-aminoindoles and asymmetrical 3,3-diaryl-2-iminoindoles could be approached.

Preparation of 3-diazoindolin-2-imines via cascade reaction between indoles and sulfonylazides and their extensions to 2,3-diaminoindoles and imidazo[4,5-b]indoles.

3-Diazoindolin-2-imines were constructed from indoles and sulfonylazides via an electronically matched 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition and a subsequent dehydroaromatization/ring-opening cascade. The reaction between 3-substituted indoles and sulfonyl azides provided 2-aminoindoles, while 2-substituted indoles furnished 3-aminoindoles. Moreover, 2,3-diaminoindoles could be prepared from the resulting 3-diazoindolin-2-imines and secondary amines via a rhodium-catalyzed amination.

Copper-catalyzed three-component synthesis of 3-aminopyrazoles and 4-iminopyrimidines via β-alkynyl-N-sulfonyl ketenimine intermediates.

3-Aminopyrazoles and 4-iminopyrimidines were efficiently prepared via copper-catalyzed three-component reactions of butadiynes, sulfonylazides, and hydrazides or imidamides. The reactions were regioselectively approached via the formation of a β-alkynyl-N-sulfonyl ketenimine intermediate which represented a new and effective 1,3-dielectrophilic equivalent in organic synthesis.

Preparation of triazoloindoles via tandem copper catalysis and their utility as α-imino rhodium carbene precursors.

3-Sulfonyl[1,2,3]triazolo[4,5-b]indoles were efficiently prepared via a tandem catalysis process involving intramolecular ligand stabilized CuAAC and Cu-catalyzed C-N coupling. The obtained 3-sulfonyl[1,2,3]triazolo[4,5-b]indoles could be utilized as α-imino rhodium carbene precursors for the construction of a range of valuable indole molecules including pyrrolo[2,3-b]indoles, spirocyclopropyl iminoindoles, 2,3-dihydropyrrolo[2,3-b]indoles, 3,3'-biindoles, and 2,3'-biindoles.

Tandem synthesis of benzo[b]carbazoles and their photoluminescent properties.

5 H-Benzo[b]carbazoles were prepared through a tandem reaction between 2-ethynyl-N-triphenylphosphoranylidene anilines and α-diazoketones through ketenimine intermediates in moderate-to-good yields. By using this approach, benzo[b]benzo[5,6]indolo[3,2-h]carbazoles, fluoreno[9,1-ab]carbazoles, and fluoreno[9,1-ab]fluoreno[1',9':5,6,7]indolo[3,2-h]carbazoles were constructed in one pot. Moreover, the resulting products emitted light within the range 410-521 nm, with quantum yields of up to 62 %.

Parallel copper catalysis: diastereoselective synthesis of polyfunctionalized azetidin-2-imines.

An efficient and diastereoselective synthesis of highly functionalized azetidin-2-imines has been achieved through a parallel catalysis strategy, including a copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition, a copper-catalyzed Csp-Csp(2) cross-coupling reaction, and an intermolecular [2 + 2] cycloaddition. The products could be conveniently converted into the structurally interesting dihydroazeto[1,2-a]benzo[e]azepin-2(4H)-imines.

Heteroatom as a promotor: synthesis of polyfunctionalized benzenes and naphthalenes.

Construction of a new benzene via the electrocyclization of diene-allene is an efficient protocol to access polysubstituted benzenes from simple, readily available starting materials. In this paper, we present a comprehensive study of a heteroatom-promoted propargyl-allenyl isomerization and electrocyclization for the facile and efficient synthesis of polyfunctionalized benzenes and naphthalenes. As a result of the readily accessible starting materials, simple operation, and mild conditions, this reaction should be an appealing strategy in organic synthesis.