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ABSTRACT: Matrix metalloproteinase-21 (MMP-21) is a member of the MMP family, which is overexpressed in some solid tumors and is thought to enhance the tumor invasion and metastasis ability. The aim of the present study is to examine the MMP-21 expression in human colorectal cancer and normal colorectal tissue using tissue microarray technique and to determine its association with clinicopathological characteristics and prognostic value.
Four array blocks including 256 cases of colorectal cancer and adjacent normal tissues were investigated by immunohistochemistry assay. Staining evaluation results were analyzed statistically in relation to various clinicopathological characters and overall survival.
High level of MMP-21 expression was detected in colorectal cancer, significantly more than in normal colorectal epithelial cells. In colorectal cancer, MMP-21 was significantly positively correlated with depth of invasion, lymph node metastasis, and distant metastasis. The overall survival rate was significantly lower for patients with MMP-21 positive than those with MMP-21 negative tumors. However, no correlations between MMP-21 expression and patients' age, sex tumor location, or differentiation status were detected.
Our findings emphasize the important role of MMP-21 in the invasion and metastasis process in human colorectal cancer. It might also serve as a novel prognostic marker that is independent of, and additive to, the TNM staging system.
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 07/2011; 15(7):1188-94. · 2.83 Impact Factor
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Wenhai Li,
Deguang Mu,
Liqiang Song,
Jian Zhang,
Jun Liang,
Chunmei Wang,
Nannan Liu,
Fei Tian,
Xiaofei Li,
Wei Zhang,
Xiaoping Wang
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ABSTRACT: Silymarin, the main flavonoid constituent element extracted from Silybum marianum possessing antioxidant activity, is already known to be able to block the NF-κB activation process and result in cell apoptosis, implicating silymarin's potential to control cancer cell growth.
In this study, based upon the above assumption, silymarin was administered to a highly metastatic lung cancer cell line Anip973 to test silymarin's role in cancer cell proliferation. Results: Silymarin had significant inhibitory effects on the proliferation of Anip973 cells in a dose-dependent and time-response manner within 48 hours. Silymarin can induce Anip973 apoptosis.
Silymarin may in vitro inhibit the proliferation of the human lung adenocarcinoma cell line Anip973 and induce apoptosis via the mitochondria-dependent caspase cascade pathway.
Cancer Biotherapy & Radiopharmaceuticals 06/2011; 26(3):317-24. · 1.44 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of intraoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring during surgery for left lung cancer.
From April 2008 to April 2009, a total of 25 patients at high risk for left recurrent laryngeal nerve injury agreed to and underwent intraoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring during surgery for left lung cancer in our hospital. Results and clinical records were reviewed.
All the patients' left recurrent laryngeal nerves were identified during operation by intraoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring. Twenty-four patients retained normal left recurrent laryngeal nerves after the operation. One patient, in whom part of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve was found to be invaded, underwent single-stage nerve anastomosis under recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring after the invaded nerve was resected. There were no significant intraoperative or postoperative complications among the other patients.
Intraoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring during thoracotomy is a safe and effective way of identifying the nerve. It may help surgeons to avoid injuring the recurrent laryngeal nerve during some thoracic procedures.
The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 09/2010; 140(3):578-82. · 3.41 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of non-thoracoscopic extrapleural approach of the Nuss procedure for the correction of pectus excavatum in children.
From October 2007 and January 2009, 42 patients with pectus excavatum were treated in the Tangdu Hospital, Xi'an, China, with surgical correction through the Nuss procedure. Among them, 20 underwent a Nuss procedure with thoracoscopic guidance, and the other 22 patients were treated with non-thoracoscopic extrapleural approach, in which a bilateral extrapleural tunnel to the edge of sternum was created using a blunt dissection through bilateral thoracic skin incisions. Without introducing the thoracoscopy into the thoracic cavity, a steel bar was inserted in the entirely extrapleural tunnel and turned as in the standard Nuss procedure.
The operations were completed successfully in all patients treated. The operation time and postoperative hospitalisation time of the non-thoracoscopic extrapleural Nuss group were significantly less than those of the thoracoscopic group (P<0.05). There was no pneumothorax or hydrothorax in our series and no tube thoracostomy was further needed. All patients were followed up for more than 2 months, and the surgical outcomes were excellent.
The non-thoracoscopic extrapleural approach of the Nuss procedure is a safe and less traumatic procedure for the correction of pectus excavatum.
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery: official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery 09/2009; 37(2):312-5. · 2.40 Impact Factor
