1.Cloning and Prokaryotic Expression of Transcriptional Co-activator Gene of Clonorchis sinensis and Functional Analysis of the Expressed Protein
Yongli ZHANG ; Xinbing YU ; De WU ; Zhongdao WU ; Huixiang BI
Chinese Journal of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases 1987;0(01):-
Objective To construct prokaryotic recombinant plasmids of transcriptional co-activator (TC) gene of Clonorchis sinensis, express and purify the recombinant protein and analyze its biological function. Methods A pair of primers was designed according to the known sequence of TC gene. The TC gene fragment was amplified by PCR. After purification and digestion with BamHⅠ and SalⅠ , the TC gene was connected to the prokaryotic expression vectors, pGEX-4T-1 and pET30a(+). By cloning target gene into these vectors, pGEX-4T-1 and pET30a(+), prokaryotic recombinant plasmids of TC gene were constructed and transferred into E.coli BL21. The positive expressed recombinants were detected by SDS-PAGE and Western blotting. Immobilized metal (Ni 2+ ) chelation affinity chromatography was used to purify His-TC produced by the expression of the recombinant protein pET30a(+)-TC. Results The recombinant plasmids, pGEX-4T-1-TC and pET30a(+)-TC, were constructed successfully. SDS-PAGE testified that the molecular weight of the recombinant protein was correct. Western blot analysis of GST-TC recombinant protein testified that the recombinant protein could be recognized by immunized rabbit serum, which means the protein is GST-immune active and the clone can express recombinant Clonorchis sinensis antigen. After affinity chromatography of the pET-TC protein, there was only one protein band with expected size on the SDS-PAGE gel. Conclusion The TC gene was screened from cDNA library of adult Clonorchis sinensis, cloned, expressed and purified. The purified protein of TC gene will be of importance for further research on the biological function of the gene.
2.Compatibility Analysis ofShenandGuiinShen-Gui-FangFormula
Benxi LIU ; Guangping DONG ; Benlei YANG ; Jiapeng XU ; Huixiang YU ; Jifeng LUO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(7):1444-1448
This study was aimed to explore the relationship between the Shen-Gui-Fang(SGF) formula of different proportions and treatments for diseases with the method of bibliometrics. A total of 49 formulae of SGF from ancient books of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) were retrieved and the database was established in order to analyze the origin of herbal medicine and the relationship with the ratio of the key medicinal material, as well as the treatment for major diseases. The results showed that 49 SGF formulae were mainly used in the treatment of internal disorders for 16 times (32.65%), gynecological disorders for 17 times (34.69%) and pediatric disorders for 8 times (16.32%). Guistanded forAngelica sinensis. There were 3 types ofShen, which werePanax ginsengfor 40 times,Codonopsis pilosulafor 8 times, andSophora flavescensfor 1 time. The ratio betweenP. ginsengandA. sinensiswas less or equal to 1. The ratio betweenC. pilosulaandA. sinensiswas usually more than 1. The formulae with the highest frequency were in the treatment of internal medicine and gynecological diseases. Statistical analysis was used to find the application features and rules of the combination ofP. ginsengandA. sinensisin SGF formula, in order to provide theoretical evidences and references for clinical medication selection and new medication research.
3.Effect of comprehensive schistosomiasis control strategy with focus on cattle and sheep removal in Junshan District,Yueyang City
Wenbin LI ; Ya YANG ; Xiang PAN ; Jianbing LI ; Huixiang LIU ; Shigui LI ; Zhong HE ; Bin CAI ; Linhan LI ; Wanting CHENG ; Yu YANG ; Jie ZHOU ; Shengming LI ; Guanghui REN ; Zhihong LUO ; Yibiao ZHOU ; Qingwu JIANG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2017;29(4):402-405,411
s] Objective To evaluate the effect of comprehensive schistosomiasis control measures with focus on total removal of cattle and sheep in Junshan District,Yueyang City. Methods The retrospective review and field survey were implemented in the pilot villages in Junshan District. The data of Schistosoma japonicum infection status of human,cattle,sheep and Oncome-lania hupensis snails,and density of snails were gathered and modeled in the period of 2006 to 2016. Results The prevalence of schistosome infection in residents in the pilot villages decreased from 3.44% in 2006 to 0.59% in 2012(F = 14.501,P =0.013). After removal of all the cattle and sheep in 2013,the prevalence of schistosome infection in the residents decreased to zero in 2016(F=14.148,P=0.033). The density of living snails decreased from 0.8833/0.1 m2 in 2006 to 0.3088/0.1 m2 in 2012(F=76.250,P=0.005). Conclusion The comprehensive schistosomiasis control strategy with focus on cattle and sheep removal is remarkably effective.
4.Analysis of the health status, health-related behaviors and health needs of the elderly in China
Huixiang ZHONG ; Xiaohong CHEN ; Huoqing DENG ; Na ZHAO ; Ying WANG ; Lei YU ; Jin YANG ; Yanli ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2021;37(9):724-729
Objective:To investigate the health status, health-related behaviors and health needs of elderlies in eastern, central and western China and to understand their health experience, for exploring an efficient medical service model, and optimizing allocation of medical resources.Methods:This study used the 2008-2018 database from Chinese longitudinal healthy longevity survey organized by Peking University. It described the concentration trend of medical distance by median, compared the health status, health-related behaviors and health needs of the elderly in eastern, central and western China by χ2 tests, and analyzed time-distribution trends of the poor health status, negative health behaviors and health needs by linear relation test. Results:Among 49 611 subjects included in the study, 7 881 of them self-evaluated their health status as poor, 19 445 evaluated their recent health status as deteriorated, while 14 954 lack routine physical examination, 35 141 lack physical exercise, 8 178 smoked, 7 859 drunk, 35 814 had no access to health education services in their communities, 35 676 expressed their health education needs, and 2 637 lack adequate medical services. The difference of distribution of health status, health-related behaviors and health needs of the elderly in eastern, central and western China was statistically significant ( P<0.05). The health status, negative health behaviors and health needs of the elderly in 2008-2018 presented a linear time distribution trend( P<0.05), while the overall medical distance in eastern, central and western China was 1.02 km, 1.00 km and 1.56 km respectively, and the medical distance in the rural area further than that in the urban areas. Conclusions:The health status of the elderly in China needed to be further improved, the proportion of negative health behaviors was high, and the health needs of the elderly in central and western China were large. Promoting an active medical service mode in central and western China, strengthening the interactions between medical institutions and residential communities will contribute to health needs fulfillment and medical resource utilization.