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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 14, 2014; 20(42): 15736-15744
Published online Nov 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i42.15736
Published online Nov 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i42.15736
Increased expression and possible role of chitinase 3-like-1 in a colitis-associated carcinoma model
Jia-Yi Ma, Run-Hua Li, Kun Huang, Gao Tan, Chen Li, Fa-Chao Zhi, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Ma JY designed and carried out the studies and drafted the manuscript; Li RH, Tan G and Li C performed the sample analyses and helped with acquisition of data; Huang K performed the statistical analysis and revised the manuscript; Zhi FC assisted in designing the study, coordination and critically reviewed the manuscript.
Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81170341
Correspondence to: Fa-Chao Zhi, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou Road, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong Province, China. zhifc41532@163.com
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Received: March 27, 2014
Revised: June 10, 2014
Accepted: July 22, 2014
Published online: November 14, 2014
Revised: June 10, 2014
Accepted: July 22, 2014
Published online: November 14, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Increased expression of chitinase 3-like-1 (CHI3L1) mRNA was found in ulcerative colitis patients with dysplasia. It is not known whether CHI3L1 contributes to inflammation-driven carcinogenesis. Our study showed increased expression of CHI3L1 during the progression of carcinogenesis. Caffeine protected against severe inflammation and neoplasms by acting as a scavenger of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which may be partly attributed to CHI3L1 inhibition. In vitro data showed that CHI3L1 increased ROS production in colonic epithelial cells under conditions of oxidative stress. Our study has made a modest advance in the exploration of CHI3L1 in colitis-associated carcinoma.