2023
A novel immune checkpoint score system for prognostic evaluation in pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Chen Y, Lin X, Zou X, Qian Y, Liu Y, Wang R, Wang X, Yu X, Liu C, Cheng H. A novel immune checkpoint score system for prognostic evaluation in pancreatic adenocarcinoma. BMC Gastroenterology 2023, 23: 113. PMID: 37024802, PMCID: PMC10080823, DOI: 10.1186/s12876-023-02748-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTumor-infiltrating immune cellsExpression of OX40Risk score modelImmune cellsIdentified OX40Immune checkpointsOverall survivalScoring systemRisk scoreClinical specimensExpression of immune checkpoint genesCD8+ T cellsImmune checkpoint gene expressionSomatic mutationsProtein expressionHigh-risk score groupImmunogenic cell deathCheckpoint gene expressionImmune checkpoint expressionImmune checkpoint genesImmune cell infiltrationNaive B cellsCox regression analysisAssociated with increased survival ratesRisk scoring system
2011
Survivin inhibition is critical for Bcl‐2 family inhibitor, ABT‐263 to induce apoptosis in liver cancer cells
zhao X, Ogunwobi O, Nelson D, Liu C. Survivin inhibition is critical for Bcl‐2 family inhibitor, ABT‐263 to induce apoptosis in liver cancer cells. The FASEB Journal 2011, 25: 563.13-563.13. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.563.13.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchYM-155Liver cancer cellsABT-263HCC cellsProtein expressionCancer cellsABT-263 treatmentNormal hepatocytesMechanism of actionHCC cell apoptosisBcl-2 inhibitorsSurvivin protein expressionBcl-2 family inhibitorsHCC managementSignificant apoptotic effectHigh dosesLow dosesSurvivin expressionNovel Bcl-2 inhibitorSurvivin inhibitionSurvivin inhibitorChemotherapeutic alternativesInhibitory effectCell apoptosisSurvivin siRNA
2010
Immunohistochemical localization of transforming growth factor β-1 and its relationship with collagen expression in advanced liver fibrosis due to biliary atresia
Farrington C, Novak D, Liu C, Haafiz A. Immunohistochemical localization of transforming growth factor β-1 and its relationship with collagen expression in advanced liver fibrosis due to biliary atresia. Clinical And Experimental Gastroenterology 2010, Volume 3: 185-191. PMID: 21694865, PMCID: PMC3108674, DOI: 10.2147/ceg.s14220.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdvanced biliary atresiaBiliary atresiaTGFβ1 expressionFibrous septaGrowth factor beta 1Protein expressionAdvanced liver fibrosisSmooth muscle actinTGFβ1 protein expressionGrowth factor βLiver transplantationCommon indicationHepatic fibrosisLiver fibrosisCenter of nodulesLiver specimensΑ-SMAParacrine mechanismsCoimmunofluorescence stainingTrichrome stainingImmunohistochemical localizationMuscle actinCellular sourceImmunofluorescence techniqueMyofibroblasts
2009
AAV3-mediated transfer and expression of the pyruvate dehydrogenase E1 alpha subunit gene causes metabolic remodeling and apoptosis of human liver cancer cells
Glushakova L, Lisankie M, Eruslanov E, Ojano-Dirain C, Zolotukhin I, Liu C, Srivastava A, Stacpoole P. AAV3-mediated transfer and expression of the pyruvate dehydrogenase E1 alpha subunit gene causes metabolic remodeling and apoptosis of human liver cancer cells. Molecular Genetics And Metabolism 2009, 98: 289-299. PMID: 19586787, PMCID: PMC2779054, DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2009.05.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPyruvate dehydrogenase complexSubunit geneReporter geneWarburg effectCell deathCancer cellsGreen fluorescent reporter geneLiver cancer cellsAlpha-subunit geneFluorescent reporter geneHuman hepatoblastomaE1alpha subunit geneHuH-6 cellsApoptotic cell deathProtein expressionMitochondrial oxidative metabolismHuman alpha-fetoprotein promoterMitochondrial respiratory chain activityBeta-actin promoterRespiratory chain activityChicken beta-actin promoterReactive oxygen speciesExpression systemDehydrogenase complexMetabolic remodeling
2003
Interleukin-1 Inhibits Hepatitis C Virus Subgenomic RNA Replication by Activation of Extracellular Regulated Kinase Pathway
Zhu H, Liu C. Interleukin-1 Inhibits Hepatitis C Virus Subgenomic RNA Replication by Activation of Extracellular Regulated Kinase Pathway. Journal Of Virology 2003, 77: 5493-5498. PMID: 12692250, PMCID: PMC153991, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.77.9.5493-5498.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterferon-stimulated genesHepatitis C virusInterleukin-1Antiviral activityHCV subgenomic RNA replicationDirect antiviral activityIL-1 productionReplicon cell linesNovel antiviral pathwayViral protein expressionViral clearanceC virusChronic infectionInflammatory processRNA replicationExtracellular-regulated kinase (ERK) pathwayAntiviral pathwaysInhibitory effectProtein expressionCell linesKinase pathwayKinase activationActivationPatientsInfection