1.New Progress in Function and Structure of The Class Ⅰ Polypeptide Release Factors
Jie CHEN ; Baofeng CHAI ; Aihua LIANG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2006;0(07):-
The process of protein synthesis is terminated by one of the three stop codons which are recognized by classⅠ polypeptide release factors.Subsequently, it could promote the hydrolysis of the ester bond of peptidy-tRNA, resulting in release of the nascent polypeptide.Recent results from cryoelectron microscopy, crystallography, NMR, molecular dynamic and biochemical experiments have shed considerable light on the function and structure of the classⅠ release factors.The progress in these aspects were summarized.
2.Effect and mechanism of 5-Aza-CdR on proliferation and apoptosis of colon cancer cells
Xinjun LIANG ; Aihua ZANG ; Shaozhong WEI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(15):2445-2448
Objective To observe the effect of 5-Aza-CdR on the proliferation and apoptosis of colon cancer cells and the expression of PTEN and to explore its mechanism Methods Different concentrations of 5-Aza-CdR (1, 2, 5,10 μmol/L) were used in vitro on HT-29 cells and the proliferation was detected by MTT assay and the apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. PTEN mRNA and protein expression changes were observed by real-time PCR and Western blot. Results Different concentrations of 5-Aza-CdR (2, 5,10 μmol/L) could inhibit the proliferation of HT-29 cells with dose and time dependent manner. With the increase of time and dose, the inhibition rate of HT-29 cells increased gradually and the difference was significant. (P < 0.05). After 5-Aza-CdR treated for 48h , the apoptosis rates of HT-29 cells in control and 1 , 2 , 5 , 10 μmol/L group were 2.443 ± 0.210 1, 3.900 ± 0.665 1, 14.07 ± 1.206, 24.70 ± 2.506, and 30.60 ± 2.390 respectively, which were significantly increased and the apoptosis rate increased with the increase of dose , which was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The PTEN mRNA and protein expression of HT-29 cells were gradually increased when treated by different concentrations of 5-Aza-CdR. Conclusion 5-Aza-CdR might induce the expression of PTEN by demethylation and then inhibit the proliferation and induce apoptosis of HT-29 cells.
3.The Effects of Hemodialysis on the Oxidizing Stress and NO Level in Hemodialysis Patients
Aihua ZHANG ; Lijun LIANG ; Ning ZHU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2000;0(12):-
Objectives To explore the effects of hemodialysis on oxidizing stress and plasma nitrogen monoxide (NO) levels in maintenance hemodialysis patients. Methods 67 maintenance hemodialysis patients (male 39, female 28, and mean age 58?13y) were enrolled in this study. Serum malondialdehyde (MDA) level was measured by colorimetry, and plasma NO level was determined by enzymatic method. The MDA and NO levels before and after hemodialysis were measured in 48 cases of the patients. Results After hemodialysis, the serum MDA levels significantly increased, and the plasma NO levels decreased. The patients with cardiovascular diseases had lower NO levels and higher MDA levels than the patients without ones before hemodialysis. The serum MDA levels of the patients using biological incompatible dialysis membrane increased after hemodialysis. Conclusion Hemodialysis treatment, especially using biological incompatible dialysis membrane increased oxidizing stress and decreased plasma NO levels in maintenance hemodialysis patients, and was significantly correlated with the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases.
4.Clinicopathologic features of blood vessel invasion in patients with gastric cancer
Liang YU ; Chengyu LYU ; Youcai ZHAO ; Wei CHEN ; Aihua YUAN
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2015;14(3):207-211
Objective To investigate the relationship between blood vessel invasion (BVI) and clinicopathologic features and prognosis in patients with gastric cancer,and analyze related factors affecting the prognosis of patients.Methods The clinicopathological data of 206 patients with gastric cancer who were admitted to the Nanjing Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University from January 2007 to December 2010 were retrospectively analyzed.The BVI of surgical tumor specimens in all patients was detected by immunohistochemical staininng.All the patients were followed up via outpatient examination and telephone interview up to March 2014.The count data were analyzed using the chi-square test.The survival curve was drawn by Kaplan-Meier method.The survival analysis and univariate analysis were done using the Log-rank test,and multivariate analysis was done using the COX regression model.Results The BVI rate of 206 patients was 27.67% (57/206).The BVI rate of tumor tissues,tumor differentiation,perineural invasion,T stage,N stage and TNM stage in all patients with gastric cancer were compared,showing significant differences (x2=14.396,9.569,15.579,43.453,30.732,P < 0.05).After operation,188 patients were followed up for 6.0-60.0 months (median,34.0 months),with the follow-up rate of 91.26% (188/206).Among 188 patients with follow-up,the median survival time and 5-year cumulative survival rate in patients with BVI and with negative BVI were 32.4 months and 19.6%,40.7 months and 42.0%,respectively,with a significant difference in the survival of patients (x2 =9.364,P < 0.05).The results of univariate analysis showed that the diameter of tumor,tumor differentiation,perineural invasion,BVI,T stage,N stage and TNM stage were factors affecting the prognosis of patients with gastric cancer (x2=9.241,17.486,11.243,9.364,27.666,216.745,49.887,P < 0.05).The results of multivariate analysis showed that the diameter of tumormore than 5 cm,BVI,stage T4,stage N3 and stage Ⅲ were independent risk factors affecting the prognosis of patients with gastric cancer (HR =0.502,0.456,0.052,0.001,0.735; 95% confidence interval:0.334-0.754,0.289-0.720,0.004-0.664,0.000-0.006,0.159-3.398,P < 0.05).Conclusions BVI in patients with gastric cancer is associated with the progression of tumors.The diameter of tumor more than 5cm,BVI,stage T4,stage N3 and stage Ⅲ are independent risk factors affecting the prognosis of patients with gastric cancer,and BVI may be a predictor of poor prognosis of patients with gastric cancer.
5.Color Doppler ultrasonography in evaluation on renal hemodynamiacs in perioperation of percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Li LIU ; Minhui QIN ; Liang MU ; Shen LI ; Aihua WEI
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2011;08(5):371-375
ObjectiveTo evaluate the impacts of pereutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) on perioperative renal hemodynamics.MethodsThe hemodynamics of operated renal arteries of 30 patients who underwent unilateral PCNL with single pole access were observed 1 day before and 5-7 days after operation with CDFI.Parameters were analyzed statistically.ResultsAfter operation,resistance index (RI) of renal arteries decreased (P<0.05).The diastolic flow statistically increased at main renal artery (MRA) of renal hilus,interlobar renal artery and interlobular renal artery (all P<0.05).After PCNL,in serious hydronephrosis patients,RI decreased (P<0.05) at segmental renal artery (SRA) and interlobar artery,end-diastolic flow velocity (Vmin) increased at interlobar renal artery (P<0.05).In moderate hydronephrosis patients,RI decreased at all renal arteries (P<0.05) after PCNL,Vmin increased at MRA and interlobular renal artery (P<0.05).In minor hydronephrosis patients,RI decreased at MRA and SRA,Vmin increased at SRA.In patients without hydronephrosis,RI changeed like serious hydronephrosis patients.ConclusionAfter PCNL,ipsilateral renal perfusion improves,renal diastolic flow increases and RI decreases.CDFI can be used to observe the blood perfusion of kidney,and provide quantitative information of renal hemodynamics.
6.Consideration on Standardization Research of Diagnosis and Treatment of AIDS with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Shiping XIE ; Aihua LIU ; Wanqi PAN ; Muhua LIANG
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy 2005;0(05):-
Research on standardization of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) is playing an important role in constructing of modernized TCM.But it is difficult to set down a diagnosis and treatment standardization of TCM and it will cost long term and arduous work.Based on clinic and scientific research in recent years,this article focuses on the standardization research of diagnosis and treatment of AIDS with TCM to discuss the content,method and some pivotal questions.
7.Intranasal vaccination with p277 tandem repeat sequences carried by Hsp65 prevented type 1 diabetes in NOD mice
Liang JIN ; Yu WANG ; Aihua ZHU ; Jingjing LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2006;11(8):857-862
AIM: To improve the prevent efficacy of peptide p277 in autoimmune diabetes. METHODS: The recombinant expression plasmid pET28-Hsp65-6×p277 was constructed by inserting 6×p277 which were amplified by PCR into the vector pET28-Hsp65. The plasmid pET28-Hsp65-6×p277 was transformed into E.coli BL21 (DE3) and the fusion protein (Hsp65-6×p277) was expressed effectively as soluble protein after inducing by lactose. The fusion protein was purified and then used to immunize 4-week old female NOD mice with three times of i.n. inoculations in the absence of adjuvants. Serum samples from the immunized mice were collected at monthly interval. The concentrations of blood glucose and antibodies were measured by automatic analyzer. RESULTS: Administration with the Hsp65-6×p277 to NOD mice could prevent the development of diabetes. CONCLUSION: The fusion protein Hsp65-6×p277 might be further developed to a vaccine against insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
8.Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia coinfected with hypermastigote in 18 children
Aihua CUI ; Kuo ZHOU ; Jun LIANG ; Aixia FU ; Qiaozhi YANG ; Xueyun LYU ; Fuyin LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;30(22):1713-1715
Objective To explore the clinical manifestations of hypermastigote detected from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP).Methods The clinical data from 18 cases (7 male cases,11 female cases;the age raged from 5 months to 13 years;13 case lived in rural cottage,5 cases lived in town building;the course ranged from 2 to 60 days) of MPP coinfected with hypermastigote were retrospectively analyzed,including the symptomatic and physical examination data, laboratory test, chest imaging features, bronchoscopic manifestation imaging,treatment and prognosis.The clinical characteristics and treatment of MPP coinfected with hypermastigote were analyzed.Results Clinical symptoms showed that 18 cases had cough, 14 cases had fever and 4 cases had asthma;laboratory blood routine test detected that 13 cases had increased leukocytes,5 cases with increased eosinophils;11 cases with increased C reactive protein and 8 cases with increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate.Eleven of 18 cases received immunological examination,which showed that 3 cases had increased IgG,2 cases with increased IgM,5 cases with increased IgA,and 11 cases with decreased ratio of CD4 and CD8;bronchoalveolar lavage fluid test showed that 1 case had increased eosinophils and hypermastigote were detected in 18 cases.High density spotty shadow were seen in chest imaging.Mucosal congestion, attached with white sputamentum, longitudinal folds, floc floating and sputum bolt obstructing within the lumen were seen under the bronchoscopy.The macrolides antibiotics combined with metronidazole (5 cases received metronidazole lung lavage) were effective.Conclusions Hypermastigote is a new type pathogen isolated from the lower respiratory tract in Liaocheng.For patients with MPP who have unsatisfactory response, hypermastigote should be taken into account and combined with metronidazole in therapy for better effect.
9.Embryotoxicity of Senecionis Scandentis Hebra on in vitro cultured mouse embryos.
Jiayin HAN ; Yan YI ; Aihua LIANG ; Yushi ZHANG ; Chunying LI ; Yong ZHAO ; Hongyu CUI ; Yuting LU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2014;49(9):1267-72
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the embryotoxicity of alkaloids in Senecionis Scandentis Hebra on in vitro cultured mouse embryos. Mouse whole embryo culture (WEC) was applied in this study. Post-implantation (8.5 d) mouse embryos were isolated from their mothers, and cultured in medium of immediately centrifuged serum (ICS) with different concentrations of seneciphylline (target concentrations were 100, 50, 25 and 12.5 μg x mL(-1)) or senkirkine (target concentrations were 50, 25 and 12.5 μg x mL(-1)) for 48 h. After culturing completed, the development and organic morphodifferentiation of the cultured embryos were evaluated microscopically. Treatment with seneciphylline and senkirkine had adverse effects on the development and organic morphodifferentiation of embryos. The effect also had clear dose-response. Alkaloidals in Senecionis Scandentis Hebra had embryotoxicity on cultured embryos, which indicated that pregnant people exposed to Senecionis Scandentis Hebra may get potential risk on fetus.
10.Relationship between genetic polymorphisms in nucleotide excision repair gene excision repair cross complement group 6, xeroderma pigmentosum group A and coal-burning-borne-arsenism
Xiaojing XU ; Aihua ZHANG ; Bing LIANG ; Xue HAN ; Xuexin DONG ; Xiaoxin HUANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2014;33(1):15-20
Objective To investigate the relationship between genetic polymorphisms in nucleotide excision repair gene excision repair cross complementing group 6(ERCC6),xeroderma pigmentosum group A(XPA) and coal-burning-borne-arsenism in Guizhou Province.Method ERCC6 A3368G,ERCC6 C-6530G and XPA A23G gene polymorphisms were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length polymorphism technique(PCR-RFLP) of 205 cases which were chosen as patients with arsenism and 187 residents as control group.Results The distributions of ERCC6 A3368G,ERCC6 C-6530G and XPA A23G in the case group were not statistically significant compared with those of the control group(x2 =3.209,2.963,3.335,all P > 0.05); individuals carrying G allelomorphic gene(AG + GG) had a lower risk than individuals carring A allelomorphic gene(ORadj =0.282,95%CI:0.126-0.628,P =0.002); relationship was not found between single genetic polymorphisms of ERCC6 C-6530G,XPA A23G and coal-burning-borne-arsenism; the risk of arsenism was decreased for individuals carrying the following five genotypes combination:ERCC6 A3368G(AG + GG) genotype and ERCC6 C-6530G CC genotype(ORadj =0.287,95%CI:0.087-0.946,P=0.040); ERCC6 A3368G(AG + GG) genotype and ERCC6 C-6530G(CG + GG) genotype (ORadj =0.226,95%CI:0.077-0.661,P =0.007); ERCC6 A3368G(AG + GG) genotype and XPA A23G AA genotype (ORadj =0.150,95%CI:0.038-0.596,P =0.007); ERCC6 A3368G (AG + GG) genotype and XPA A23G(AG + GG) genotype(ORadj =0.325,95%CI:0.118-0.897,P =0.030) ; ERCC6 C6530G (CG + GG) genotype and XPA A23G AA genotype (ORadj =0.397,95%CI:0.162-0.975,P=0.036).Conclusions Individuals carring ERCC6 A3368G (AG + GG) genotype have a low risk of arsenism.There are five genotypes combination of three gene polymorphisms in two genes,ERCC6 and XPA,which may reduce the risk of coal-burning-borne-arsenism.