Intermediate filaments (IFs) are essential constituents of the metazoan cytoskeleton. A vast family of cytoplasmic IF proteins are capable of self-assembly from soluble tetrameric species into typical 10-12 nm wide filaments. The primary structure of these proteins includes the signature central 'rod' domain of ~ 300 residues which forms a dimeric α-helical coiled coil composed of three segments (coil1A, coil1B and coil2) interconnected by non-helical, flexible linkers (L1 and L12). The rod is flanked by flexible terminal head and tail domains. At present, the molecular architecture of mature IFs is only poorly known, limiting our capacity to rationalize the effect of numerous disease-related mutations found in IF proteins. Here we addressed the molecular structure of soluble vimentin tetramers which are formed by two antiparallel, staggered dimers with coil1B domains aligned (A11 tetramers). By examining a series of progressive truncations, we show that the presence of the coil1A domain is essential for the tetramer formation. In addition, we employed a novel chemical cross-linking pipeline including isotope labelling to identify intra- and interdimeric cross-links within the tetramer. We conclude that the tetramer is synergistically stabilized by the interactions of the aligned coil1B domains, the interactions between coil1A and the N-terminal portion of coil2, and the electrostatic attraction between the oppositely charged head and rod domains. Our cross-linking data indicate that, starting with a straight A11 tetramer, flexibility of linkers L1 and L12 enables 'backfolding' of both the coil1A and coil2 domains onto the tetrameric core formed by the coil1B domains. Through additional small-angle X-ray scattering experiments we show that the elongated A11 tetramers dominate in low ionic strength solutions, while there is also a significant structural flexibility especially in the terminal domains.
An attempt has been made to delineate the role of natural and synthetic retinoid receptor ligands on vimentin expression in the human triple-negative breast cancer cells. The effects of currently synthesized triorganotin derivatives of the general formula R3SnX (R is butyl or phenyl, X is isothiocyanate), which are considered RXR ligands, were investigated in the human MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line. Studies were evaluated in the presence and absence of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), a natural RAR ligand. Vimentin represents the major protein associated with epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), an essential process when the primary tumour transforms into a malignant one. mRNA and proteomic data obtained in this study, based on the PDQuest software protein evaluation and further quantification of proteins by iTRAQ analysis, suggest that vimentin was significantly reduced in the combination of RAR ligand and RXR ligand treatment. Both tested triorganotin compounds showed similarly reduced expression of vimentin, but tributyltin isothiocyanate (TBT-ITC) proved to be more effective than triphenyltin isothiocyanate (TPT-ITC). Furthermore, the effect of natural (9cRA) and synthetic RXR ligands, both chloride and isothiocyanate derivatives, on vimentin expression was compared.
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- 2D gelová elektroforéza MeSH
- down regulace MeSH
- epitelo-mezenchymální tranzice účinky léků MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- nádorové buněčné linie MeSH
- nádory prsu farmakoterapie metabolismus patologie MeSH
- organocínové sloučeniny farmakologie MeSH
- proteomika metody MeSH
- protinádorové látky farmakologie MeSH
- retinoidní X receptory agonisté metabolismus MeSH
- signální transdukce účinky léků MeSH
- spektrometrie hmotnostní - ionizace laserem za účasti matrice MeSH
- tandemová hmotnostní spektrometrie MeSH
- tretinoin farmakologie MeSH
- trialkylcínové sloučeniny farmakologie MeSH
- vimentin metabolismus MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- srovnávací studie MeSH
BACKGROUND: The occurrence of catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is rare, and the awareness of this diagnosis among physicians is insufficient. CP is highly correlated with pelvic endometriosis and remains the most common form of thoracic endometriosis syndrome. Circulating endometrial cells (CECs) have been previously detected in patients with pelvic endometriosis. Could CECs bring new insights into pneumothorax management? METHODS: This study aims to describe the occurrence and molecular characteristics of CECs in women with spontaneous pneumothorax (SP) (N = 20) with high suspicion of its catamenial character. CECs were enriched from peripheral blood by size-based separation (MetaCell). In addition to cytomorphology, gene expression profiling of captured cells was performed for 24 endometriosis-associated genes. RESULTS: CECs were present in all 20 patients with SP. Enriched CECs exhibited four character features: epithelial, stem cell-like, stroma-like, and glandular. However, not all of them were present in every sampling. Gene expression profiling revealed two distinct phenotypes of CECs in SP and/or CP: one of them refers to the diaphragm openings syndrome and the other to endometrial tissue pleural implantations. Comparisons of the gene expression profiles of CECs in pneumothorax (CECs-SP group) with CECs in pelvic endometriosis (CECs-non-SP group) have revealed significantly higher expression of HER2 in the CECs-SP group compared with the CECs-non-SP group. CONCLUSIONS: This proof-of-concept study demonstrates successful isolation and characterization of CECs in patients with SP. Identification of CECs in SP could alert endometriosis involvement and help early referral to gynecologic consultation for further examination and treatment.
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- antigen CA-125 genetika MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- endometrióza krev genetika MeSH
- endometrium cytologie MeSH
- keratin-18 genetika MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- membránové proteiny genetika MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- mucin 1 genetika MeSH
- nemoci pleury krev genetika MeSH
- pneumotorax krev diagnóza genetika MeSH
- receptor erbB-2 genetika MeSH
- studie případů a kontrol MeSH
- tekutá biopsie MeSH
- transkriptom MeSH
- vimentin genetika MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- práce podpořená grantem MeSH
BACKGROUND: Secretory carcinoma (SC), originally described as mammary analogue SC, is a predominantly low-grade salivary gland neoplasm characterized by a recurrent t(12;15)(p13;q25) translocation, resulting in ETV6-NTRK3 gene fusion. Recently, alternative ETV6-RET, ETV6-MAML3, and ETV6-MET fusions have been found in a subset of SCs lacking the classic ETV6-NTRK3 fusion transcript, but still harboring ETV6 gene rearrangements. DESIGN: Forty-nine cases of SC revealing typical histomorphology and immunoprofile were analyzed by next-generation sequencing using the FusionPlex Solid Tumor kit (ArcherDX). All 49 cases of SC were also tested for ETV6, RET, and NTRK3 break by fluorescence in situ hybridization and for the common ETV6-NTRK3 fusions using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS: Of the 49 cases studied, 37 (76%) occurred in the parotid gland, 7 (14%) in the submandibular gland, 2 (4%) in the minor salivary glands, and 1 (2%) each in the nasal mucosa, facial skin, and thyroid gland. SCs were diagnosed more frequently in males (27/49 cases; 55%). Patients' age at diagnosis varied from 15 to 80 years, with a mean age of 49.9 years. By molecular analysis, 40 cases (82%) presented the classic ETV6-NTRK3 fusion, whereas 9 cases (18%) revealed an alternate fusion. Of the 9 cases negative for the ETV6-NTRK3 fusion, 8 cases presented with ETV6-RET fusion. In the 1 remaining case in the parotid gland, next-generation sequencing analysis identified a novel VIM-RET fusion transcript. In addition, the analysis indicated that 1 recurrent high-grade case in the submandibular gland was positive for both ETV6-NTRK3 and MYB-SMR3B fusion transcripts. CONCLUSIONS: A novel finding in our study was the discovery of a VIM-RET fusion in 1 patient with SC of the parotid gland who could possibly benefit from RET-targeted therapy. In addition, 1 recurrent high-grade case was shown to harbor 2 different fusions, namely, ETV6-NTRK3 and MYB-SMR3B. The expanded molecular spectrum provides a novel insight into SC oncogenesis and carries important implications for molecular diagnostics, as this is the first SC-associated translocation with a non-ETV6 5' fusion partner. This finding further expands the definition of SC while carrying implications for selecting the appropriate targeted therapy.
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- dospělí MeSH
- fúzní onkogenní proteiny genetika MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- nádory slinných žláz genetika MeSH
- onkogenní fúze genetika MeSH
- protoonkogenní proteiny c-myb genetika MeSH
- protoonkogenní proteiny c-ret genetika MeSH
- sekreční karcinom mamárního typu genetika MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- slinné proteiny a peptidy genetika MeSH
- vimentin genetika MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- kazuistiky MeSH
This work aimed to provide, in one isolation and separation step, an overview of the content of proteins with different solubility after treatment with all-trans retinoic acid, which is considered to be an important therapeutic agent, predominantly in acute promyelocytic leukemia. Breast, ovarian, bladder, and skin cancers have been demonstrated to be suppressed by retinoic acid, as well. The bottom-up proteomic strategies were applied for the analysis of proteins extracted from triple-negative breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells utilizing a commercially manufactured kit. The gel electrophoresis followed by MALDI-TOF MS analysis was used for protein determination. By employing PDQuest™ software, we identified several proteins affected by all-trans retinoic acid. Two proteins, vimentin and CD44, which are associated with the epithelial-mesenchymal transition, were selected for a detailed study. We have found that all-trans retinoic acid results in significantly reduced levels of vimentin and CD44 in both the cytoplasmic and membrane fractions. A significant effect was particularly evident in CD44, where protein level in the cytoplasmic fraction was almost completely suppressed.
Secretory carcinoma (SC) of salivary glands is a newly described low-grade malignancy characterized by the presence of ETV6 rearrangement. Only a few cases and very small series with cytomorphology were reported so far. Six cases of fine-needle aspirations (FNAs) from afterward histologically, immunohistochemically and genetically confirmed SCs were retrieved from the archives of the authors. Ancillary immunocytochemistry (ICC) and translocation detection were performed on cell blocks (CBs). All aspirates were sufficiently cellular and cells were arranged in more or less cohesive groups with only mild nuclear polymorphism. The cytoplasm was eosinophilic, granulated and vacuolated, especially in CBs. Secretory material within the microcystic spaces was periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) positive. Triple positivity of immunomarkers S-100 protein, mammaglobin and vimentin was present. The proliferation index was low. Ancillary techniques suggested the possibility of SC in a few cytology cases; nevertheless, the final diagnosis was based on histomorphology, immunohistochemistry and genetics. The SC of salivary glands is detectable pre-operatively using ICC and genetics. The presence of the diagnostic ETV6 rearrangement increases the accuracy of FNA to the maximum. According to the Milan system, cases genetically not confirmed should be categorized as Suspicious for Malignancy or Salivary Gland Neoplasm of Uncertain Malignant Potential (SUMP), both requiring surgery.
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- cytodiagnostika metody MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- imunohistochemie metody MeSH
- karcinom diagnóza metabolismus patologie MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- nádorové biomarkery metabolismus MeSH
- nádory slinných žláz diagnóza metabolismus patologie MeSH
- proteiny S100 metabolismus MeSH
- protoonkogenní proteiny c-ets metabolismus MeSH
- represorové proteiny metabolismus MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- slinné žlázy metabolismus patologie MeSH
- tenkojehlová biopsie metody MeSH
- vimentin metabolismus MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
OBJECTIVES: Non-radiographic (nr-axSpA) and radiographic (AS) forms of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) share clinical features, but have different radiographic patterns. Radiographic progression is not associated with the current disease activity biomarkers. We investigated a matrix metalloproteinase mediated metabolite of C-reactive protein (CRPM) and two biomarkers of citrullinated vimentin (VICM and anti-MCV) as novel biomarkers of disease activity. METHODS: AxSpA patients (n=121 nr-axSpA and n=72 AS) were characterised by activity (AS disease activity score with CRP [ASDAS-CRP], Bath AS disease activity index [BASDAI] and functional index [BASFI]), radiographic scores and quality of life questionnaires. CRPM, VICM and anti-MCV levels were analysed by ELISA in serum. Asymptomatic controls (n=100) were used as reference. Multiple regression investigated association with disease activity and diagnostic potential. RESULTS: CRPM and VICM levels were increased in AS compared to nr-axSpA (11.9nM vs. 10.2nM, p<0.001 and 4.92nM vs. 3.77nM, p=0.0025). Anti-MCV was similar in both axSpA subgroups, but lowered in controls. In nr-axSpA, CRPM correlated with CRP (ρ=0.33, p<0.001) and VICM (ρ=0.29, p=0.001); in AS, VICM correlated with CRP (ρ=0.34, p=0.0032) and ESR (ρ=0.38, p<0.001). ASDAS-CRP correlated with CRPM and anti-MCV, but when adjusting for CRP the correlation only remained with CRPM. CRPM and VICM separated the subgroups with odds ratios of 1.19 and 1.10 adjusted for age, gender, BMI, and disease duration. VICM lost significance when adjusting for CRP. CONCLUSIONS: CRPM was associated with disease activity in axSpA, and CRPM and VICM separated the axSpA groups. This study indicates that serological biomarkers may be novel biomarkers in axSpA.
Nádorové ochorenia dolných ciest dýchacích sú celosvetovo najčastejšou smrteľnou malígnou diagnózou. Napriek pokrokom v ich diagnostike, operatíve a terapii je ďalší manažment pacientov po iniciálnom chirurgickom odstránení nádorového ložiska a adjuvantnej terapii neustále – v kontexte medicíny založenej na dôkazoch – viazaný na preukázanie relapsu ochorenia. Pre sledovanie nádorového ochorenia v období bez klinicky zrejmej metastázy je vhodný opakovane získateľný biologický materiál s vysokou pravdepodobnosťou prítomnosti nádorových buniek. Tieto podmienky najlepšie splňuje periférna krv. Na príklade 68-ročného pacienta s pulmonálnym adenokarcinómom v štádiu IB demonštrujeme experimentálny prístup k izolácii a detekcii cirkulujúcich nádorových buniek, ktorý je využívaný u pacientov s NSCLC na Oddelení patológie Masarykovej nemocnice v Ústí nad Labem. Popisovanou metodikou izolujeme nádorové bunky z periférnej krvi podľa veľkostného kritéria s následnou kultiváciou. Získané bunky sú typizované kombináciou morfometrických, imunocytochemických a cytologických metód, ktoré sa rutinne využívajú na pracoviskách patologickej anatómie. Prežívanie buniek v pasážovanej bunkovej kultúre umožňuje zachovanie dobrej kvality vstupného materiálu pre následné molekulárne-genetické vyšetrenie.
Lower respiratory tract cancers are the most common fatal malignancies worldwide. Despite advances in the diagnosis, surgery and therapy, further management of patients after the initial surgical removal of the tumor and adjuvant therapy is, in the context of evidence-based medicine, constantly based on detecting relapse of the disease. To monitor cancer during a period without clinically evident metastases, biological samples very likely to contain tumor cells should be repeatedly obtained. For that, peripheral blood is most suitable. A case of a 68-yearold patient with stage IB pulmonary adenocarcinoma is presented to demonstrate an experimental approach to isolation and detection of circulating tumor cells, as used in NSCLC patients at the Department of Pathology of Masaryk Hospital in Ústí nad Labem. The method is used to isolate tumor cells from the peripheral blood applying the size criterion and to culture them. The obtained cells are typed using a combination of morphometric, immunocytochemical and cytological methods routinely used in pathology centers. The survival of cells in a passage cell culture allows to maintain a good quality of the material for subsequent molecular genetic tests.
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- keratiny terapeutické užití MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- nádorové cirkulující buňky * metabolismus MeSH
- nádory plic * diagnóza krev MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- separace buněk metody MeSH
- vimentin terapeutické užití MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- Publikační typ
- kazuistiky MeSH
BACKGROUND: During cancer progression, epithelial cancer cells can be reprogrammed into mesenchymal-like cells with increased migratory potential through the process of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), representing an essential step of tumor progression towards metastatic state. AGR2 protein was shown to regulate several cancer-associated processes including cellular proliferation, survival and drug resistance. METHODS: The expression of AGR2 was analyzed in cancer cell lines exposed to TGF-β alone or to combined treatment with TGF-β and the Erk1/2 inhibitor PD98059 or the TGF-β receptor specific inhibitor SB431542. The impact of AGR2 silencing by specific siRNAs or CRISPR/Cas9 technology on EMT was investigated by western blot analysis, quantitative PCR, immunofluorescence analysis, real-time invasion assay and adhesion assay. RESULTS: Induction of EMT was associated with decreased AGR2 along with changes in cellular morphology, actin reorganization, inhibition of E-cadherin and induction of the mesenchymal markers vimentin and N-cadherin in various cancer cell lines. Conversely, induction of AGR2 caused reversion of the mesenchymal phenotype back to the epithelial phenotype and re-acquisition of epithelial markers. Activated Smad and Erk signaling cascades were identified as mutually complementary pathways responsible for TGF-β-mediated inhibition of AGR2. CONCLUSION: Taken together our results highlight a crucial role for AGR2 in maintaining the epithelial phenotype by preventing the activation of key factors involved in the process of EMT.
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- buněčná adheze genetika MeSH
- epitelo-mezenchymální tranzice účinky léků genetika MeSH
- genový knockdown MeSH
- kadheriny metabolismus MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- nádorové buněčné linie MeSH
- pohyb buněk genetika MeSH
- proteiny Smad metabolismus MeSH
- proteiny genetika MeSH
- regulace genové exprese u nádorů účinky léků MeSH
- signální transdukce účinky léků MeSH
- transformující růstový faktor beta farmakologie MeSH
- vimentin metabolismus MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
Renal oncocytoma (RO) may present with a tubulocystic growth in 3% to 7% of cases, and in such cases its morphology may significantly overlap with tubulocystic renal cell carcinoma (TCRCC). We compared the morphologic and immunohistochemical characteristics of these tumors, aiming to clarify the differential diagnostic criteria, which facilitate the discrimination of RO from TCRCC. Twenty-four cystic ROs and 15 TCRCCs were selected and analyzed for: architectural growth patterns, stromal features, cytomorphology, ISUP nucleolar grade, necrosis, and mitotic activity. Immunohistochemical panel included various cytokeratins (AE1-AE3, OSCAR, CAM5.2, CK7), vimentin, CD10, CD117, AMACR, CA-IX, antimitochondrial antigen (MIA), EMA, and Ki-67. The presence of at least focal solid growth and islands of tumor cells interspersed with loose stroma, lower ISUP nucleolar grade, absence of necrosis, and absence of mitotic figures were strongly suggestive of a cystic RO. In contrast, the absence of solid and island growth patterns and presence of more compact, fibrous stroma, accompanied by higher ISUP nucleolar grade, focal necrosis, and mitotic figures were all associated with TCRCC. TCRCC marked more frequently for vimentin, CD10, AMACR, and CK7 and had a higher proliferative index by Ki-67 (>15%). CD117 was negative in 14/15 cases. One case was weakly CD117 reactive with cytoplasmic positivity. All cystic RO cases were strongly positive for CD117. The remaining markers (AE1-AE3, CAM5.2, OSCAR, CA-IX, MIA, EMA) were of limited utility. Presence of tumor cell islands and solid growth areas and the type of stroma may be major morphologic criteria in differentiating cystic RO from TCRCC. In difficult cases, or when a limited tissue precludes full morphologic assessment, immunohistochemical pattern of vimentin, CD10, CD117, AMACR, CK7, and Ki-67 could help in establishing the correct diagnosis.
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- buňky - růstové procesy MeSH
- diferenciální diagnóza MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- imunohistochemie MeSH
- karcinom z renálních buněk diagnóza patologie MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- nádorové biomarkery metabolismus MeSH
- nádorové buňky kultivované MeSH
- nádory ledvin diagnóza patologie MeSH
- oxyfilní adenom diagnóza patologie MeSH
- senioři nad 80 let MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- vimentin metabolismus MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- senioři nad 80 let MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- práce podpořená grantem MeSH
- srovnávací studie MeSH
