Objective To observe the effects of rat tetramethylpyrazine (TMP)-containing serum on the proliferation of human liver cancer cells Hep G2. Methods Thirty SD male rats were divided into three groups randomly and the serum was collected after ip TMP with the dosage of 143.0, 71.5 mg/kg or NS 0.8 mL to prepare the TMP-containing serum in large- and small-dose groups and NS group as well. A reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method was used to determine the TMP concentration in rat serum. Human liver cancer cells Hep G2 was treated with rat TMP-containing serum for 48 h. Inhibition of the TMP-containing serum on proliferation of Hep G2 was detected by MTT assay. Results The serum of large dose TMP (20%, 10%, and 5%) and small dose TMP (20% and 10%) could obviously inhibit Hep G2 multiplication (P

Objective To investigate the effect of Acanthopanax senticosus saponin (ASS)on the protein and mRNA expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in human HepG2. Methods HepG2 were incubated with ASS,the expression of VEGF was detected by ELISA assay,and the mRNA expression of VEGF was detected by RT-PCR assay. Results ASS (250,500 ?g/mL) decreased the expression of VEGF protein and VEGF mRNA (P

Aim To explore the anti-angiogenic effect of tetramethylpyrazine(TMP) in the synovium of collagen-induced arthritis(CIA) in rats.Methods CIA rats were treated with different doses of TMP.The effects of treatment were monitored by arthritis index,footpad thickness,microvessels density as well as the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) protein and mRNA in the synovium.Results Compared with CIA models,100 mg?kg~(-1)?d~(-1) TMP remarkably reduce the arthritis index,footpad thickness,microvessels density,and the expression of VEGF protein and mRNA in the synovium (P

Aim To study the effect of tetramethylpyrazine(TMP) on binding of 125I-VEGF to VEGF receptor. Methods The mice sera were collected after peritoneal injection with big-dose TMP,low-dose TMP,protamine and NS. A reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography(RP-HPLC) method was used to determine the TMP in mice serum. The culture medium of ECV304 was treated with the mice sera in different groups. Radioligand binding assay(RBA) of receptor and Scatchard pot were performed to observe the changes of the maximum binding capacity(B_ max) and dissociation constant(K_d).Results The sera of big-dose TMP inhibited 125I-VEGF binding to its receptor, K_d=343.30?36.64 pmol?L-1,B_ max=46.26?5.85 fmol/2?10~5 cells(P0.05),but B_ max decreased(P

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVEFourty years ago, Tokuhata and Lilienfeld provided the first epidemiologic evidence of familial aggregation of lung cancer. Familial aggregation and increased familial risk for lung cancer have been reported in several studies, subsequently. But the results are not consistent with each other. The aim of this study is to further explore the relationship between family history of lung cancer and lung cancer risk.

METHODSBy searching PubMed, CENTRAL, CBM, CNKI and VIP, we collected both domestic and overseas published documents before November, 2009 on family history of lung cancer and lung cancer risk. RevMan version 4.2 was used to perform meta-analysis on the case-control study results, the combined odds ratio (OR) and the 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated as well.

RESULTSTwenty-eight publications were included into the combined analysis, which indicated that the lung cancer risk of the probands' first-degree relatives was 1.88 times higher than that of their controls' (P < 0.001). In the sub-study, compared with the controls' father mother and siblings, the OR of the probands' father mother and siblings was 1.62 (P < 0.001), 1.96 (P < 0.001) and 1.92 (P < 0.001), respectively. For smoking status, lung cancer risk in first-degree relatives of smoking probands was 1.73 (P < 0.001) times higher than that of their corresponding controls'. And for non-smoking subjects the lung cancer risk was 1.42 (P = 0.02) times higher in proboands' first-degree relatives. For gender categories, lung cancer risk in first-degree relatives of female probands was 1.89 (P < 0.001) times higher than that of their corresponding controls'. And for male subjects, the lung cancer risk was 1.99 (P < 0.001) times higher in proboands' first-degree relatives.

CONCLUSIONLung cancer risk was increased in probands' first-degree relatives, and obvious familial aggregation of lung cancer was observed in this study.

Family ; Female ; Genetic Testing ; Humans ; Lung Neoplasms ; epidemiology ; genetics ; Male ; Risk Factors

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVEThe relationship between myeloperoxidase G-463A genetic polymorphisms and lung cancer susceptibility has been studied extensively. However, the outcomes are not consistent. The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between myeloperoxidase genetic polymorphisms and lung cancer susceptibility by meta analysis.

METHODSDocuments published were retrieved through databases associated with the study. Taking into account the possibilities of heterogeneity of the studies, a statistical test for heterngeneity was performed. The odds ratio and 95% CI were used to evaluate the risks. The meta analysis was applied with RevMan software 4.2, and the forest plot and funnel plot of meta analysis were worked out.

RESULTSA total of 5 381 cases and 5 827 controls from studies for Caucasian and a total of 1 558 cases and 1 755 controls from studies for East Asians were included. For Caucasian the pooled OR was 0.91 (95% CI: 0.81-1.02); For East Asians, the pooled OR is 0.83 (95% CI: 0.63-1.09). Publication bias exits in the study for Caucasian, but not for East Asians.

CONCLUSIONThe results of this study indicated that the polymorphism of myeloperoxidase G-463A was not significantly associated with the lung cancer risk for Caucasian or East Asians. However, further studies for the East Asians is needed for the few subjects.

Genetic Predisposition to Disease ; genetics ; Humans ; Lung Neoplasms ; epidemiology ; genetics ; Peroxidase ; genetics ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; genetics

Bacterial cell division is strictly regulated in the formation of equal daughter cells. This process is governed by a series of spatial and temporal regulators, and several new factors of interest to the field have recently been identified. Here, we report the requirement of gluconate 5-dehydrogenase (Ga5DH) in cell division of the zoonotic pathogen Streptococcus suis. Ga5DH catalyzes the reversible reduction of 5-ketogluconate to D-gluconate and was localized to the site of cell division. The deletion of Ga5DH in S. suis resulted in a plump morphology with aberrant septa joining the progeny. A significant increase was also observed in cell length. These defects were determined to be the consequence of Ga5DH deprivation in S. suis causing FtsZ delocalization. In addition, the interaction of FtsZ with Ga5DH in vitro was confirmed by protein interaction assays. These results indicate that Ga5DH may function to prevent the formation of ectopic Z rings during S. suis cell division.
Bacterial Proteins ; chemistry ; genetics ; metabolism ; Cell Division ; Cell Shape ; Cytoskeletal Proteins ; chemistry ; genetics ; metabolism ; Mutation ; Oxidoreductases ; deficiency ; genetics ; metabolism ; Protein Binding ; Streptococcus suis ; enzymology

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of the new treatment regimen versus the standardized scheme for the initial treatment of smear-positive tuberculosis in the elderly.Methods A total of 302 elderly patients meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected from 14 tuberculosis-designated medical institutions in Beijing.The patients received the initial treatment of smear-positive tuberculosis from January 2014 to August 2016 in the combined prospective and retrospective study.All patients were divided into observation group(n=63)receiving treatment with 6L2 HELfx regimen from August 1,2015 to August 31,2016,and control group (n =239) receiving treatment with 6L2HELfx regimen from January 1,2014 to January 31,2015.The nation-unified standard chemotherapy regimen 2RHZE/4RH was used in tuberculosis medical service institutions for all patients.The differences between the two groups were analyzed and compared in the completion of treatment,negative conversion of sputum culture or smear,adverse drug reactions and treatment outcome.Results The completion rate of long-course therapy was significantly higher in the observation group than in control group [90.5％ (57/63) vs.79.5％ (190/239),x2 =4.034,P =0.045].The rate of negative conversion of sputum culture or smear at the end of the 2nd month was higher in the observation group than in control group,but had no significant difference[87.0％ (47/54)vs.81.6％(155/190),x2 =0.879,P=0.349].The incidence of adverse reactions was much lower in observation group than in control group[46.0％ (29/63) vs.65.3％ (156/239),x2 =7.777,P =0.005].The success rate of treatment(cure or completion of long-course therapy)was higher in observation group than in control group [90.5％ (57/63) vs.77.4％ (185/239),x2 =5.350,P =0.021].ConclusioNS As compared with the standard chemotherapy regimen,the L and Lfxcontaining treatment regimen has better effects,higher success rate of treatment and less adverse reactions in elderly patients with the initial treatment of smear-positive tuberculosis.

Objective Space radiation is an important environmental factor affecting the health and efficiency of astronauts.To explore the effects of radiation on electroencephalogram(EEG)signal,and to provide references for further study of the effects of radiation on Central Nervous System(brain)injury.Methods The resting state EEG of radiotherapy volunteers were collected before and after X-ray exposure.The effects of radiation on EEG was studied by means of spectral analysis,nonlinear dynamic characteristic analysis,correlation coefficient analysis and microstate analysis.Results The results show that radiation induced a"slow wave"phenomenon in the EEG spectrum,with a decrease in Gravity Frequency,Sample Entropy,and Lempel-Ziv Complexity,and an increase in Fatigue Index.The average duration and frequency of EEG microstate C both significantly decreased,and the proportion of time for microstate D decreased,while the average correlation coefficient between microstates A and C increased.Conclusion A decrease was induced by radiation in neuronal excitability,which may affect cognitive brain networks and brain attention.This study can provide reference for the study of radiation damage to the Central Nervous System(brain).

Objective:To evaluate the associations between the renalase single-nucleotide polymorphisms rs2576178 and rs10887800 and the risk of hypertension in OSA patients. Methods:A total of 3, 570 male OSA subjects diagnosed via standard polysomnography were included in this retrospective study. We recorded anthropometric, genomic, and polysomnographic parameters and blood pressure levels. All subjects were divided into four groups based on quartiles of the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). The relationships between rs2576178 and rs10887800 and the risk of hypertension were evaluated using the binary logistic regression, and haplotype analysis.Results:In the bottom AHI quartile, rs10887800 was significantly associated with the risk of hypertension according to the dominant model [odds ratio( OR)=0.691, 95% confidence interval ( CI)=0.483-0.990, P=0.044] even after adjustment for age, sex, and the body mass index. The G-A haplotype was associated with a co-effect of the two SNPs, namely, the risk of hypertension decreased ( OR=0.879, 95% CI=0.784-0.986, P=0.028). Conclusions:We find no association between single rs2576178 or rs10887800 variants with the risk of hypertension in our OSA population. But, the synergistic effect of the two polymorphisms is associated with the risk of hypertension in OSA patients.