1.Progress of relationship between HOXB gene and leukemia
International Journal of Pediatrics 2012;(6):609-611,614
HOXB gene is a homeobox gene family member and plays an important role in hematopoietic regulation.The abnormal expression is involved in leukemia.High expression of different subtypes influence leukemia progress and phenotype,and are closely related with leukemia treatment and prognosis.The higher the expression level is,the worse prognosis is.Many methods such as transgenic,inhibit of P21,combined with cytokine or MS-5 cell lines( all-trans retinoic acid) at the genetic level can reveal the pathogenesis of leukemi a and provide theoretical basis for treatment and prognosis.
2.Reversion of multidrug resistance in leukemia K562 cells by RNA interference targeting Apollon gene
Xiuhong JIA ; Feifei XIAO ; Jianchang LI
China Oncology 2013;(9):713-720
Background and purpose:Apollon gene is highly expressed in leukemia and other tumors. The study aimed to discuss whether RNAi technology can reverse multidrug resistance of chronic myeloid leukemia cell line K562 through constructing a eukaryotic vector of short hairpin RNA (shRNA) targeting at Apollon gene. Methods:The eukaryotic vector pGPHI-GFP-Neo-Apollon with shRNA targeting at Apollon gene was constructed and then transfected into K562 cells by LipofectamineTM2000, and G418 pressure selection. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and immunolfuorescence were used to detect the expression of Apollon mRNA and protein after Apollon was transfected stably in K562 cells. The changes of sensitivity of K562 cells to leurocristine (VCR) and etoposide (VP16) after transfection with shRNA-Apollon were detected by MTT method, and the apoptosis rate was detected by flow cytometry. Results: pGPHI-GFP-Neo-Apollon carrier was constructed successfully and expressed stably in K562 cells, and after G418 screening, it silenced Apollon mRNA and protein expression effectively. According to the result of MTT, the sensitivity of K562 cells to VCR and VP16 increased significantly in the group of gene interference, with half of its inhibition concentration (half-inhibitory, IC50) value signiifcantly lower than the control group (P<0.05);Flow cytometry showed that the cell apoptosis rate was increased signiifcantly (P<0.05), but there was no statistically signiifcant difference in the apoptosis rate between shRNA negative control group and normal control group (P>0.05). Conclusion:pGPHI-GFP-Neo-Apollon carrier can enhance the abilities of VCR and VP16 to induce the apoptosis of K562 cells, namely an increase of sensitivity to these chemotherapeutics in K562 cells, it is hinted that RNA interference targeting Apollon gene may reverse the multidrug resistance of leukemia cells in some degree.
3.Finite element analysis of maxillary central incisor all-ceramic crowns in different occlusal states
Yan XIAO ; Kang XIONG ; Feifei QUAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(12):1806-1811
BACKGROUND:The strength of al-ceramic crowns is affected by many factors. At present there are many studies concerning the neck edge shape, cutting thickness, binder and convergence angle, but little has been reported on the effects of different occlusions on al-ceramic crowns. OBJECTIVE:To explore the maxilary central incisor al-ceramic crowns in different occlusal states by finite element analysis. METHODS: Three-dimensional finite element models of the maxilary central incisor al-ceramic crowns were established. Empress II and In-Ceram Zirconia were selected. The normal overbite position and deep overbite position were applied to force a load of 230 N, with the long axis of the tooth at a 45° angle. Distribution of inner stress and edge stress was analyzed at different occlusal states. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) The stress distribution of al-ceramic crowns under different occlusion relationship was different. The stress peaks of cementum, alveolar bone and periodontium in the deep overbite were lower than those in the normal overbite. The stress peaks of al-ceramic crowns and binder were higher than in the deep overbite than the normal overbite. The stress peak of the dentin in the Empress II group was higher in the deep overbite than in the normal overbite. The stress peak of the dentin in the In-Ceram Zirconia group was lower in the deep overbite than in the normal overbite. Different al-ceramic crowns had no influence on the stress distribution, but in the deep overbite, the stress was mainly concentrated in the occlusal contact area, and in the normal overbite, the stress was mainly concentrated in the occlusal contact area and at the labial cervical margin. (2) The stress distribution of different al-ceramic crowns under the same occlusal state was different. In the normal overbite, different al-ceramic crowns had no evident influence on the stress peak, and in the deep overbite, there was a certain effect of different al-ceramic crowns on the stress peak, but there was no significant difference. The stress peaks of blinder and dentin were obviously affected by al-ceramic crowns. The stress peaks of blinder and dentin in Empress II group were higher than those in the In-Ceram Zirconia group.
4.A comparative study of social support and sense of security between left-behind women and non left-behind women in rural area
Kejian GUO ; Jie ZHAO ; Liling XIAO ; Feifei MA ; Gongying LI
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2016;25(11):1043-1045
Objective To compare the difference of the sense of security and social support between left-behind women and non left-behind women in rural area.Methods Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS) and security questionnaire(SQ) were used to measure social support and sense of security of 98 left-behind women and 151 non left-behind women.The data was analyzed by SPSS17.0.Results ①In the social support rating,compared with the non left-behind women,the left-behind women has lower score in the total score((40.561±6.692) vs (59.722±8.699),t=18.530),determining the control factor((21.459±3.891) vs (30.013±4.950),t=14.450) and human security factor((19.102±3.737) vs (29.709±4.849),t=18.392) and the differences were statistical significant(all P<0.05).②In the social support rating scale,left-behind women had lower scores in total score,exploitation degree of support,subjective support and objective support than the left-behind women(all P<0.05).③The total score and each factor score of security scale,and the total score and each factor score of social support rating scale in the left-behind women showed significantly positively correlated(r=0.245-0.507,P<0.05).Conclusion The sense of security and social support of the left behind women were worse than that of non left-behind women.It is necessary to carry out psychological intervention for them.
5.Screening and verification of the siRNA targeting Apollon
Feifei XIAO ; Xiuhong JIA ; Jianchang LI ; Youjie LI
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2014;23(3):148-151,155
Objective To screen siRNAs that can effectively inhibit Apollon gene expression and determine the cellular functions of those siRNAs.Methods A chemical synthesis method was used to synthesize 3 siRNA sequences against different sites of Apollon.They were transfected into the human breast cancer MCF-7 cells by using Lipofectamine 2000.mRNA level of Apollon was determined by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).Cellular immunity fluorescence quantitative analysis combined with confocal laser technology was used to determine the protein level of Apollon.Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and flow cytometry were used to determine the effects of siRNA targeting Apollon on proliferation and apoptosis of MCF-7 cells,respectively.Results Three pairs of siRNA could significantly inhibit Apollon mRNA expression,at the inhibition rates of (36.201±11.629) %,(67.308±7.686) %and (47.123±12.000) %,respectively (P < 0.05).After tranfection by siRNA2,Apollon protein fluorescence intensity was (14.97±2.08) % compared with control cells.The cell proliferation MCF-7 was inhibited by (73.361±2.118) %and apoptosis was increased by (28.793±0.743) %.Conclusions Screened siRNA2 effectively silences Apollon gene expression,effectively inhibits the proliferation and increases the apoptosis of MCF-7 cells.This provids the foundation for its clinical application in cancer therapy.
6.Nesfatin-1 Signaling in the Basom Edial Amygdala Modulates the Gastric Distension-sensitive Neurons Discharge and Decreases Gastric Motility by the Arcuate Nucleus
Qiuxia DUAN ; Xiao LUAN ; Feifei GUO ; Xiangrong SUN ; Luo XU
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2017;17(27):5227-5232,5246
Objective:This study aimed to explore the effects ofnesfatin-1 on gastric distension (GD)-sensitive neurons in the basomedial amygdala (BMA) and the potential mechanism for nesfatin-1 to regulate gastric motility through the arcuate nucleus (Arc).Methods:The projection of nerve fiber and expression of nesfatin-1 were observed by retrograde tracing and fluo-immunohistochemistry staining;The nuclei microinjection and nuclei electrical stimulation,extracellular discharges of single unit neuron were used to observe the effects ofnesfatin-1 on the GD neurons;Gastric motility recording in vivo were used to monitor the effects ofnesfatin-1 on the amplitude of constriction and frequency of gastric motility in conscious rats.Results:NUCB2/Nesfatin-1/fluorogold-double labeled neurons were from ARC to BMA;Nesfatin-1 could excited the firing rate of most of the GD-E neurons (4.25± 1.02 Hz vs.5.32± 1.17 Hz,P<0.01) and decreased the firing rate of most of the GD-I neurons (3.73± 0.92 Hz vs.2.64± 0.86 Hz,P<0.01),inhibited the gastric motility,amplitude and frequency,SHU9119 could weaken the responses induced by nesfaton-1;Electrical stimulation of the Arc,the firing rate of nesfatin-1-induced GD-response neurons (GD-E:5.14± 1.32 Hz vs.6.75± 1.84 Hz,P<0.05;GD-I:2.84± 0.86 Hz vs.4.05± 1.12 Hz,P <0.05) and the gastric amplitude and frequency were increase.Conclusion:It was suggested that nesfatin-1 in the BMA plays an important role in decreasing gastric motility and the Arc may be involved in this regulation process.
7.The Effects ofNesfatin-1 in the Paraventricular Nucleus on Gastric Motility and Its Potential Regulation by the Lateral Hypothalamic Area in Rats
Song SHI ; Xiao LUAN ; Yang LIU ; Feifei GUO ; Luo XU
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2017;17(25):4831-4836,4891
Objective:The current study investigated the effects of nesfatin-1 in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) on gastric motility and the regulation of the lateral hypothalamic area (LHA).Methods:The projection of nerve ?ber and expression of nesfatin-1 were observed by retrograde tracing and fluo-immunohistochemistry staining;The nuclei microinjection and nuclei electrical stimulation,extracellular discharges of single unit neuron were used to observe the effects of nesfatin-1 on the GD neurons;Gastric motility recording in vivo were used to monitor the effects of nesfatin-1 on the amplitude of constriction and frequency of gastric motility in conscious rats.Results:Nesfatin-1 inhibited the majority of the GD-E neurons(1.97± 0.12 Hz vs.1.15± 0.07 Hz) and excited GD-I neurons (1.74± 0.10 Hz vs.3.04± 0.18 Hz) in the PVN,which were weakened by oxytocin receptor antagonist H4928 (GD-E:1.38± 0.08 Hz,P<0.05 vs.nesfatin-1;GD-I:2.49± 0.15 Hz,P<0.05 vs.nesfatin-1).Gastric motility experiments showed that administration ofnesfatin-1 in the PVN decreased gastric motility.Retrograde tracing and immunofluorescent staining showed that nucleobindin-2/nesfatin-1 and fluorogold double-labeled neurons were observed in the LHA.Electrical LHA stimulation excited the firing rate of GD-responsive neurons (GD-E:2.06± 0.12 Hz vs.4.23± 0.21 Hz,GD-I:1.61± 0.09 Hz vs.4.83± 0.25 Hz) in the PVN.Pre-administration of an antinucleobindin-2/nesfatin-1 antibody in the PVN strengthened gastric motility,decreased GD-E neurons (1.74± 0.10 Hz vs.3.04± 0.18 Hz) and excited the discharging of the GD-I neurons(4.15± 0.18 Hz vs.4.83± 0.25) induced by electrical stimulation of the LHA.Conclusion:Nesfatin-1 in the PVN could serve as an inhibitory factor to inhibit gastric motility,which might be regulated by the LHA.
8.Effect of amikacin and prulifloxacin alternate application in the treatment of lung infections in ICU resistant acinetobacter bauman
Lingmin ZHOU ; Zhihui GUAN ; Feifei SHAO ; Xiaorong XIAO
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2016;36(12):99-102
Objective To investigate the effect of Amikacin and prulifloxacin alternate application in the treatment of Lung infections in ICU resistant Acinetobacter Bauman.Methods 82 cases of Lung infections in ICU resistant Acinetobacter Bauman from August 2014 to August 2016 in our hospital were selected and randomLy divided into two groups, 41 cases in control group were given routine treatment, 41 cases in the experimental group were treated with Amikacin and prulifloxacin alternate application, and patients were treated continuous for two weeks.Levels of serum CRP, PCT, WBC, N%, SCR, BUN, AST, ALT, scores of APACHE II and CPIS and clinical efficacy were observed pre-and post-treatment.Results After two weeks, levels of serum CRP, PCT, WBC and N% in experimental group were significantly lower than control group, scores of APACHE II and CPIS were significantly lower than the control group, the total clinical efficiency was higher than the control group(P<0.05), and the levels of serum SCR, BUN, ALT, AST were lower, but had no statistically difference.Conclusion Amikacin and prulifloxacin alternate application in the treatment of Lung infections in ICU resistant Acinetobacter Bauman can reduce the patient's inflammatory reaction and the degree of infection.
9.Correlation between serum macrophage migration inhibitory factor and regulated on activation normal T cell expressed and secreted cytokines in patients with chronic hepatitis B
Canhui XIAO ; Ka ZHANG ; Xingfei PAN ; Feifei HUANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2013;(4):1-3
Objective To investigate the serum levels and correlation between macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) and regulated on activation normal T cell expressed and secreted cytokines (RANTES) in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB).Methods Forty-four CHB patients (CHB group)and 30 healthy controls (control group) were enrolled in this study.The venous blood was collected and serum MIF and RANTES levels were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Correlation between MIF and RANTES was analyzed in CHB group.Results The serum MIF and RANTES levels in CHB group were significantly higher than those in control group [(8.48 ± 1.70) μ g/L vs.(1.99 ± 2.38) μ g/L,(3.94 ±2.38) μ g/L vs.(0.33 ± 0.15) μ g/L,P =0.000].There was no correlation between MIF level and RANTES level(r =0.212,P> 0.05).Conclusions The serum MIF and RANTES levels are significantly increased in patients with CHB,but there is no correlation.The participation pathogenesis way of CHB is different.
10.Evaluation of the capability of three phenotypic tests used alone or in combination for identification of Staphylococcus aureus
Xu CHEN ; Feifei GU ; Jie LI ; Chenlu XIAO ; Lizhong HAN ; Yuxing NI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2013;(5):355-359
Objective To evaluate the capability of three tests used alone or in combination for identification of Staphylococcus aureus.Methods Identification of Staphylococcus aureus by the detection of spa gene with PCR and the Vitek-2 system were selected as the reference methods.Comparison of three phenotypic tests including DNase,mannitol fermentation and tube coagulase test was carried out to analyze the sensitivity,specificity,positive/negative predictive value,positive/negative likelihood ratio and Youden index.The consistency,cost and related indexes of the assays were analyzed between the combined phenotypic tests and the reference methods.Results In the present study,324 isolates of Staphylococci,including 293 Staphylococcus aureus and 31 non-Staphylococcus aureus,were collected.Single biochemical test could not identify Staphylococcus aureus efficiently.Comparison between the reference methods and the combined three biochemical tests by Kappa statistic analysis indicated that an overall Kappa value was 0.9441,and the algorithm of combined test was less costly.The sensitivity and specificity of this algorithm were 100% and 90.3%,respectively.Conclusion The cost-effective algorithm of combined DNase,mannitol fermentation and tube coagulase test could efficiently distinguish Staphylococcus aureus from other Staphylococcus species.