Analysis of ceRNA network of differentially expressed genes in FaDu cell line and a cisplatin-resistant line derived from it

Background Hypopharyngeal cancer accounts for 2% in head and neck cancers and has a poor prognosis. Cisplatin is a widely used chemotherapeutic drug in kinds of carcinomas, concluding hypopharyngeal cancer. However, the resistance of cisplatin appeared in recent years. Cisplatin-resistance has been partly explored before, but rarely in hypopharyngeal cancer. Methods We cultured the hypopharyngeal cancer cell (FaDu) and induced its cisplatin-resistant cell (FaDu/DDP4). Then we tested the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between FaDu and FaDu/DDP4. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses were conducted on the DEGs, and we drew the ceRNA networks of DEGs. Finally, we chose eight miRNAs and six mRNAs for qRT-PCR to verify our microarray. Results We induced cisplatin-resistant FaDu/DDP4 and proved its chemoresistance. The resistance index (RI) of FaDu/DDP4 was 2.828. DEGs contain 2,388 lncRNAs, 1,932 circRNAs, 745 mRNAs and 202 miRNAs. These 745 mRNAs were classified into three domains and 47 secondary GO terms. In KEGG pathway enrichment, the “TNF signaling pathway”, “IL-17 signaling pathway” and “JAK-STAT signaling pathway” were potentially significant signaling pathways. Then, 52 lncRNAs, 148 circRNAs, 155 mRNAs and 18 miRNAs were selected to draw the network. We noticed several potential targets (as miR-197-5p, miR-6808-5p, APOE, MMP1, S100A9 and CYP24A1). At last, the eight miRNAs and six mRNAs that are critical RNAs in ceRNA network were verified by qRT-PCR. Conclusion The microarray helped to find DEGs in cisplatin-resistant hypopharyngeal cancer. TNF, IL-17 and JAK-STAT signaling pathways might be more significant for cisplatin-resistance. MiR-197-5p, miR-6808-5p, APOE, MMP1, S100A9 and CYP24A1 might be potential genes inducing resistance

Evaluation of Electric Field Integral Voltage Measurement Method of Transmission Line Based on Error Transmission and Uncertainty Analysis

Electric field numerical integration algorithms can realize the non-contact measurement of transmission line voltage effectively. Although there are many electric field numerical integration algorithms, lack of a comprehensive comparison of accuracy and stability among various algorithms results in difficulties in evaluating the measurement results of various algorithms. Therefore, this paper presents the G-L (Gauss–Legendre) algorithm, the I-G-L (improved Gauss–Legendre) algorithm, and the I-G-C (improved Gauss–Chebyshev) algorithm and proposes a unified error propagation model of the derived algorithms to assess the accuracy of each integration method by considering multiple error sources. Moreover, evaluation criteria for the uncertainty of transmission line voltage measurement are proposed to analyze the stability and reliability of these algorithms. A simulation model and experiment platform were then constructed to conduct error propagation and uncertainty analyses. The results show that the G-L algorithm had the highest accuracy and stability in the scheme with five integral nodes, for which the simulation error was 0.603% and the relative uncertainty was 2.130%. The I-G-L algorithm was more applicable due to the smaller number of integral nodes required, yet the algorithm was less stable in achieving the same accuracy as the G-L algorithm. In addition, the I-G-C algorithm was relatively less accurate and stable in voltage measurement

Biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles in the fruiting body of enoki mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes) under Pb2+ induction

Abstract Fungi can produce many compounds, such as proteins, enzymes, amino acids, and polysaccharides, which are internalised and enriched for metals, and are widely used as reducing and stabilising agents for the biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles (Au NPs). Almost all fungal sources used in the synthesis of the Au NPs are in the form of cell filtrates or mycelial suspensions. However, the culture of cell‐free fungal filtrate and mycelium is not comparable to the propagation of fungal substrates in input and operation. Here, we evaluated in vivo biosynthesis of Au NPs in enoki mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes). HAuCl4 was reduced in the fruiting body of the enoki mushrooms via induction by Pb2+, resulting in the generation of Au NPs. We then employed UV‐Vis absorption spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscope, and Energy Dispersive Spectrometer to characterise various shapes of the Au NPs. The elemental analysis indicated that the Au NPs were mainly concentrated in organelles of the stalk and cap cells. We also demonstrated that 0.3–0.5 mM HAuCl4 was the optimal stress treatment concentration based on the changes in physiological indicators of the enoki mushrooms. This work reveals that fungi can be utilised well as nanomaterial bioreactors

LncRNA NR120519 Blocks KRT17 to Promote Cell Proliferation and Migration in Hypopharyngeal Squamous Carcinoma

Background: Hypopharyngeal carcinoma is the worst type of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. It is necessary to identify the key molecular targets related to the carcinogenesis and development of hypopharyngeal carcinoma. Methods: Differentially expressed lncRNAs in hypopharyngeal carcinoma were selected by microarray, and lncRNA-associated proteins were found by RIP assay. Colony formation, CCK-8, wound healing and Transwell assays were performed to detect the effects of lncRNA and its associated protein on cell proliferation and migration in vitro. Downstream pathways of lncRNA and its associated protein were detected by WB. Through a subcutaneous tumor model, the effects of lncRNA and its associated protein on cell proliferation were detected. The expressions of lncRNA and its associated protein in hypopharyngeal cancer tissues were detected by qRT-PCR and immunohistochemistry assays, respectively, and survival analyses were performed by Kaplan-Meier curve. Results: A total of 542 and 265 lncRNAs were upregulated and downregulated in microarrays, respectively. LncRNA NR120519 was upregulated and promoted cell proliferation and migration of hypopharyngeal carcinoma in vitro and cell proliferation in vivo. RIP and WB assays showed that KRT17 was associated with and blocked by NR120519.The silencing of KRT17 promoted cell proliferation and the migration of hypopharyngeal carcinoma in vitro and cell proliferation in vivo by activating the AKT/mTOR pathway and epithelial-mesenchymal transformation (EMT). Finally, the NR120519 high expression and KRT17 low expression groups showed shorter overall survival. Conclusion: NR120519 activated the AKT/mTOR pathway and EMT by blocking KRT17 to promote cell proliferation and the migration of hypopharyngeal carcinoma

LncRNA NR120519 Blocks KRT17 to Promote Cell Proliferation and Migration in Hypopharyngeal Squamous Carcinoma

Background: Hypopharyngeal carcinoma is the worst type of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. It is necessary to identify the key molecular targets related to the carcinogenesis and development of hypopharyngeal carcinoma. Methods: Differentially expressed lncRNAs in hypopharyngeal carcinoma were selected by microarray, and lncRNA-associated proteins were found by RIP assay. Colony formation, CCK-8, wound healing and Transwell assays were performed to detect the effects of lncRNA and its associated protein on cell proliferation and migration in vitro. Downstream pathways of lncRNA and its associated protein were detected by WB. Through a subcutaneous tumor model, the effects of lncRNA and its associated protein on cell proliferation were detected. The expressions of lncRNA and its associated protein in hypopharyngeal cancer tissues were detected by qRT-PCR and immunohistochemistry assays, respectively, and survival analyses were performed by Kaplan-Meier curve. Results: A total of 542 and 265 lncRNAs were upregulated and downregulated in microarrays, respectively. LncRNA NR120519 was upregulated and promoted cell proliferation and migration of hypopharyngeal carcinoma in vitro and cell proliferation in vivo. RIP and WB assays showed that KRT17 was associated with and blocked by NR120519.The silencing of KRT17 promoted cell proliferation and the migration of hypopharyngeal carcinoma in vitro and cell proliferation in vivo by activating the AKT/mTOR pathway and epithelial-mesenchymal transformation (EMT). Finally, the NR120519 high expression and KRT17 low expression groups showed shorter overall survival. Conclusion: NR120519 activated the AKT/mTOR pathway and EMT by blocking KRT17 to promote cell proliferation and the migration of hypopharyngeal carcinoma