1.Basic and clinical studies of the combined multi-targeting therapy of leukemia
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2008;17(6):401-403,414
The success of ATRA and ATO in APL treatment furuishes the first model of molecular target-based induction of differentiation and apoptosis.Two drugs all target PML-RARα oncoprotein through different moieties and induce APL cells differentiation and apoptosis.In acute myeloid leukemia M2b,we reveal that gain-of-function of C-kit coexists with persistent AML1-ETO,suggesting that abnormal C-kit may serve as a therapeutic target in AML L-M2b Oridonin becomes a potential candidate target drug which specifically degrades AML1-ETO protein. Experiment in vitro proves the combinatorial effectiveness of imatinib and cytarabin in the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia(CML).Imatinib is an inhibitor of abnormal protein tyrosine kinases activity. While arsenic agent triggers the degradation of bcr-abl, and combination of the two drugs in treating CML leads to a better outcome.
2.Cloning, expression and purification of the human augmenter of liver regeneration (hALR) cDNA
Shimin CHEN ; Zailong CAI ; Jifang MAO ;
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 1985;0(06):-
Objective: To clone human augmenter of liver regeneration (hALR) cDNA, construct the recombinant expression vector, express and purify its product. Methods: The hALR cDNA was obtained by using RT PCR method with total RNA extracted from the fetal hepatic tissue. Then it was cloned into the pGEM T vector, and subcloned into expression vector pGEX 4T 3.After proved to be correct by sequencing, recombinant expression plasmid pGEX 4T 3(hALR) was transformed into E.coli BL21(DE3). The fusion protein GST hALR was produced by IPTG induction, isolated by affinity chromatography glutathione Sepharose 4B and cleaved by Thrombin. Results and Conclusion: Recombinant expression plasmid pGEX 4T 3(hALR) is constructed. The hALR is highly expressed in E.coli . The fusion protein in the plasma is resoluble. The procedure of purification and cleavage of fusion protein is easy and simple.
3.Factors influencing the quality of life of the mothers of children with cerebral palsy
Xia HUANG ; Yumin HU ; Xing CHEN ; Xianger YE ; Jifang QIU
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013;(1):13-16
Objective To analyze the quality of life (QOL) of mothers of children with cerebral palsy and it's influencing factors.Methods The QOL of 123 children with cerebral palsy and their mothers was assessed a 36-item short form health survey (SF-36) and basic questionnaires combined with interviews.The factors influencing QOL were analyzed with t-tests and one way analysis of variance,and multiple regression analysis was used to determine the main influencing factors.Results Scores on all of the SF-36 items were much lower for mothers of children with cerebral palsy than for mothers of normal children.Average scores in the domains of emotional health,general health and vitality were the lowest (55.28,60.49 and 65.26 respectively).Correlation analysis showed that general health,physical function and role emotions were positively correlated with the child's age.All domains except pain were negatively correlated with the child's condition.Social functioning was positively correlated with the mother's age.The general health,role emotional,social function,and mental health scores were all negatively correlated with the mother's education level.Univariate analysis showed that the child's age and condition,the mother's education level and occupation,and the father's occupation all significantly predicted the mother's QOL.Multivariate regression analysis confirmed that the child's age and the father's occupation had significant predictive power.Conclusions The QOL of the mother of a child with cerebral palsy is mainly influenced by the child's age and condition,the mother's education level and occupation,and the father's occupation.Comprehensive and effective measures should be taken to improve the QOL of mothers of children with cerebral palsy and to improve the efficacy of rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy.
4.Effects of low concentration of metformin on morphology and function of mitochondria of HepG2 cells
Jitao CHEN ; Liangcai CHEN ; Xiaoting JIA ; Min LIANG ; Boyun SHI ; Jifang LIU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(6):875-878
Objective To explore the potential impact of low concentration of metformin on the morphology and function of mitochondria of HepG2 cells. Methods HepG2 cells in experimental group and control group were treated with or without low concentration of metformin (1mM/L), respectively. The cells were incubated for 12h in the incubator with constant temperature and humidity as well as 1% oxygen. Orange Mitoview was used to stain the mitochondria to detect the effects of the drug on its morphology and quantity. Transmission electron microscope was utilized to observe the effect of metformin on the ultrastructure of mitochondria. The mitochondrial respiratory chain complex I activity in HepG2 cell was detected by Complex I Enzyme Activity Dipstick Assay Kit (DAK). Results Orange Mitoview staining showed that low concentration of metformin had little effect on the morphology and number of mitochondria of cells in experimental group , and the difference between control and experimental group was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). In addition, the result was further determined by transmission electron microscopy. However, DAK analysis showed that complex I activity of cells in experimental group was significantly lower than that in control group. Conclusion Under Hypoxia conditions, low concentration of metformin had no significant effect on the morphology and number of mitochondria of HepG2 cells, but it significantly reduces the activity of mitochondria of HepG2 cells.
5.Synthesis of thienopyridine derivatives and its anti-platelet activity in vivo.
Yunsong ZHOU ; Pingbao WANG ; Ying LIU ; Jifang CHEN ; Nan YUE ; Dengke LIU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2011;46(1):70-4
To explore novel ADP receptor inhibitors with anti-thrombotic activity, eighteen compounds were synthesized and their structures were confirmed by 1H NMR and MS. The results showed that the activity of compound C1 was superior to ticlopidine in platelet aggregation inhibition tests in vivo and worthy for further investigation. Compounds A4, B2, C4 and C7 possessed moderate platelet aggregation inhibitory activities.
6.The early dynamics study of cerebrospinal fluid bacterial in a rabbit model of bacterial meningitis
Kaijin XU ; Huaying WANG ; Hongzhen JU ; Yunbo CHEN ; Zeqing WEI ; Yongtao LI ; Jifang SHENG ; Lanjuan LI
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2010;28(5):267-272
Objective To study the dynamics changes of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) bacterial load within 48 h after infection in a rabbit meningitis model, and provide information for diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of this disease. Methods Taking New Zealand white rabbit as the study object, meningitis model was established via cerebellar cistern puncture with different concentrations of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) to explore the relationship between the mortality of animals and the subarachnoid inoculation dosage. The dynamics study of CSF bacterial load was conducted with proper inoculation bacterial dosage. Forty-eight rabbits were separated into four groups (12 each group): E. coli meningitis model group, E. coli meningitis + ceftriaxone treated group, S. aureus meningitis model group and S. aureus meningitis + vancomycin treated group. At 0,12, 24, 36 and 48 h of inoculation, CSF and blood samples were obtained for CSF bacterial quantitative culture, CSF leukocyte count and peripheral blood leukocyte count. Finally, the relationships between the early mortality of animals, the efficacy of antibiotics, CSF leukocyte counts and the dynamics changes of CSF bacterial load were analyzed in the bacterial meningitis rabbit model.The CSF bacterial load and the white blood cell count curve were compared by analysis of covariance (ANOVA). Correlation test was done using correlate partial analysis. Results The relationship between subarachnoid inoculation dosage and the mortality of rabbits presented S-curve correlation.The bacterial load in subarachnoid space peaked in 12-24 h after infection and then gradually decreased. Effective antibiotic therapy could significantly speed up the decline of this process. There were significantly different between E. coli meningitis model group and E. coli meningitis+ceftriaxone treated group (F= 27. 10, P<0. 01), between S. aureus meningitis model group and S. aureus meningitis + vancomycin treated group (F=5. 97, P = 0. 016). There was a positive correlation between CSF bacterial load and CSF leukocyte count in E. coli and S. aureus meningitis model groups (r=0. 89, 0.84, respectively; P = 0.046, 0.049, respectively). Conclusions In the treatment of bacterial meningitis, effective and sufficient antibiotics should be used as soon as possible to control the CSF bacterial load and reduce the mortality. The CSF leukocyte count can be used as indicator of CSF bacterial load and guide the antibiotic treatment in clinical bacterial meningitis.
7.MR Diffusion-Weighted Imaging and ADC Value Measurement in the Diagnosis of Breast Axillary Lymph Node Cancer
Qianghua MA ; Jifang QIAN ; Jianjun YE ; Xiaoping YANG ; Gang CHEN ; Ying LUO
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2009;30(7):75-77
Objective To value diffusion-weighted imaging and ADC value measurement of benign and malignant axillary lymph node identification value. Methods From 2006-06 to 2008--02, by collecting in the hospital for breast dynamic con-trast-enhanced scans and diffusion-weighted imaging, 217 lesions in 56 cases with a clear outcome of the surgery and pathology and/or needle biopsy results were retrospectively analyzed.Results The DWI could accurately show the lymph node of the armpit abnormality, 163 cases of 47 breast cancer cases with lymph node metastasis showed high signal in DWI image that did not decrease with increasing b value, similar to the 54 cases of 9 benign enlarged responsive prolifer-ative lymph nodes. But the former showed higher signal than the later. The ADC values were(1.017±0.114)×10-3mm2/s and (1.905±0.136)×10-3mm2/s respectively, and showed significant difference between two groups (P<0.05). Conclusion The dynamic contrast-enhanced subtraction MR technology benign and malignant breast lesions has high diagnosis and differ-ential diagnosis importance. DWI and ADC value measurement is a safe, non-invasive, accurate and rapid diagnosis of metastasis axillary lymph nodes and benign proliferative response of the lymph nodes means.
8.Efficacy of adefovir dipivoxil in treatment of chronic hepatitis B patients with lamivudine resistance
Jiong YU ; Zhaowen MA ; Yu CHEN ; Jianxin Lü ; Hongcui CAO ; Jifang SHENG ; Lanjuan LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2008;1(2):84-86
Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of adefovir dipivoxil (ADV) in treatment of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients with lamivudine (LAM) resistance. Methods There were treatment group (32 CHB patients with LAM resistance) and historical control group (24 CHB patients with LAM resistance) in this study. The treatment group received ADV 10 mg/d and LAM 100 mg/d for 48 weeks; the historical control group continued to use LAM monotherapy. During the treatment causes, serum HBV DNA levels, liver function and HBV serology were monitored regularly, and safety assessments were also conducted. Results In treatment group, mean HBV DNA levels decreased by 2.56 log10 eopies/ml and 2.93 log10 copies/ml, virus response rates were 50. 0% and 75.0%, ALT normalization rates were 53.1% and 68.8% after 24 and 48 weeks of treatment, respectively. The histological improvement rate was 65.6% after 48 weeks. Comparing with those in control group, the differences were statistically significant ( P <0. 05), while there was no significant statistical differences in HBeAg loss rate and HBeAg seroconversion rate between two groups. There was no severe adverse event during the treatment. Conclusion ADV is effective and safe in treatment of lamivudine-resistant CHB.
9.Homology analysis of Serratia marcescens strains causing blood stream infection in an intensive care unit
Wei CHEN ; Guodong ZHEN ; Qiong ZHAO ; Mei DENG ; Sheng BI ; Jifang SHENG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2015;(3):183-187
Objective To provide the guidance for the control and treatment of blood stream infec-tion caused by Serratia marcescens strains through analyzing the homology and drug resistant genes of the iso-lates collected from the Intensive Care Unit ( ICU) of Shaoxing County Central Hospital.Methods Serratia marcescens strains were isolated from ICU patients with blood stream infection and also from the hands of health care providers in the ICU from June 1st to September 30th, 2013.The antibiotic susceptibilities of the Serratia marcescens isolates were tested.PCR was performed to amplify the common drug resistant genes. Pulse-field gel electrophoresis ( PFGE) was carried out for analyzing the homology of all isolates.The com-plete clinical data of the patients were collected and statistically analyzed with Spearman′s rank correlation coefficient.Results Seventeen strains were isolated in this study.All of the 17 strains were resistant to the first and second generation Cephalosporin, Gentamicin and Ciprofloxacin, and sensitive to Amikacin and Ceftazidime.The drug resistant rates to Carbapenems ranged from 11.76%to 35.29%.One of the isolates (5.88%) carried the TEM gene.The results of PFGE showed that the phenotypes of all isolates were identi-cal.Conclusion Serratia marcescens strains were critical hospital infectious pathogens.They were able to spread in the hospital and were resistant to multiple antibiotics.Clinical physicians should properly use anti-biotics for the patients based on the result of drug susceptibility test.A control regulation for Serratia marces-cens infection within hospital should be enforced to avoid the cross infection and the outbreak of resistant strains.
10.Breast Cancer:The Early Enhanced Morphology in Three Dimensional Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced and Digital Subtraction MRI
Jifang QIAN ; Qianghua MA ; Jianjun YE ; Xiaoping YANG ; Gang CHEN ; Ying LUO ; Xiaohua ZHU
Journal of Practical Radiology 1996;0(04):-
Objective To study the value of the early enhanced morphology in three dimensional dynamic contrast-enhanced and digital subtraction MRI in diagnosing breast cancer.Methods Three dimensional dynamic contrast-enhanced and digital subtraction MRI of breast neoplasm in 46 patients(52 lesions)verified by histopathology were performed before operations.MR imaging data were analysed.On the base of early-phase enhanced rate,peak time,blood vessel morphology and time-signal intensity curve,the diagnostic values of the early enhanced morphology of lesions were evaluated.Results In the 37 malignant breast lesions,31 lesions were enhanced from the center to the margin(83.8%,31/37),14 benign breast lesions were enhanced from the margin to the center(93.3%,14/15).The special features of breast cancer in three dimensional dynamic contrast-enhanced and digital subtraction MRI were circular enhancement and the contrast medium filled from the margins to the centre of lesions in middle-later phase,its diagnostic sensitivity,specificity and accuracy were 97.3%,93.3% and 96.2% respectively.Conclusion The morphological features of three dimensional dynamic contrast-enhanced and digital subtraction MRI has obvious advantages in diagnosing breast cancer.