1.Preparation and measurement of sodium tanshinone Ⅱ-A sulfonate in mice serum and effects on big conductance calcium-activated potassium channels in porcine coronary artery smooth muscle cells
Jun CHENG ; Xiaorong ZENG ; Pengyun LI ; Miaoling LI ; Zhifei LIU ; Jie PEI ; Yan YANG
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(4):436-438
Objective To discuss a method combining serum‐pharmacology and electrophysiology technology ,and to research the mechanism of dilating porcine coronary artery of sodium tanshinone Ⅱ‐A sulfonate (DS‐201) .Methods To give mice intragastric administration solution and measure DS‐201 concentration in mice serum ,and apply the serum to single channel patch to research its effect on big conductance calcium‐activated potassium channels(BKca ) in porcine coronary artery smooth muscle cells (PCASMCs) . Results The linear range of concentration containing DS‐201 serum was 0 .73 to 1 .91 μg/mL (r=0 .997 7) ,the recycle rate was 99 .85% -101 .47% ,and the concentration was(7 .32 ± 4 .25)μg/mL ;the result indicates that serum containing DS‐201 has activa‐tion effects on BKCa in PCASMCs ,while there was no statistical significance (P>0 .05) .Conclusion The establishment method of the alcohol extraction of Danshen is useful and reliable .The HPLC method of measuring DS‐201 concentration is precise .Choosing higher quality drugs or raising bioavailability can improve combination of the serum pharmacology and electrophysiological tech‐nique .
2.Research on homology and cross reaction characteristics of human papillomavirus L2 N-terminal protein
Lingling LI ; Pengyun ZHAO ; Jia WANG ; Zhuha ZHOU ; Shanli ZHU ; Xiangyang XUE ; Lifang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2010;30(9):848-852
Objective To research the homology and cross reaction characteristics of human papillomavirus(HPV)16 type L2 N-terminal(1-200)protein in clinical common HPV infection types.Methods The amino acid sequences of the common HPV infection types(6,11,16,18 ,etc.)were blasted and it was found that 1-200 N-terminal sequence of L2 protein was highly homologous.The gene of HPV16 L2(1-200)was amplificated from tissue sample of cervical cancer patient and inserted into the prokaryotic expression vector PGEX-4T-1 to construct the recombinant plasmid PGEX-4T-1-HPV16 L2(1-200).After sequencing identification,the recombinant plasmid was tranformed into E.coli BL21(DE3).Induced by IPTG,the fusion protein containing HPV16 L2(1-200)was expressed and analyzed by both SDS-PAGE and Western blot.Furthermore,the specific binding capacity of the fusion protein to the HPV 6,11,16 and 18 DNA positive patient serums were analyzed by Western blot.The fusion protein was purified with Ni-NTA Agarose Kit and coated with ELISA reaction plates.The specific serum IgG of 98 condyloma acuminatum patients,135 cervix cancer patients and 96 healthy control subjects were detected respectively by indirect ELISA.Results After comparing the amino acid sequences of the common HPV infection types(HPV6,11,16,18,etc.),We found that the homology of HPV L2(1-200)reached 52.7%-74.3%.The recombinant plasmid PGEX-4T-1-HPV 16 L2(1-200)was constructed successfully.Highly expressed HPV16 L2(1-200)fusion protein was obtained and the expression level was account for up to about 22.6% of total bacterial protein.The relative molecular mass(Mr)of the fusion protein is about 49×103,which matches up to the expected Mr Meanwhile,the serums of HPV 6,11,16,18 DNA positive patients were used as the first antibody and the specific band was detected respectively at about 49 × 103 by Western blot.Indirect ELISA showed that the A490 values of the specific IgG of condyloma acuminatum group,cervical cancer group and healthy control subjects were 0.753 ± 0.262,0.756 ± 0.274 and 0.178 ± 0.157 with the positive rate were 89.8%,88.9% and 9.4% respectively.There was no significance of the specific IgG between condyloma acuminatum group and cervical cancer group(P>0.05),but it was significant among the three groups(P<0.001).Conclusion The N-terminal 1-200 amino acids of HPV L2 has high homology and there exits cross reaction among the most common HPV infection types.
3.Efficacy of S-1 combined with cisplatin as first-line chemotherapy for advanced AFP positive gastric cancer
Wanlu LI ; Feng WANG ; Bo WANG ; Pengyun NIU ; Qingcun LIU ; Qingxia FAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2016;43(4):152-155
Objective:To comparatively analyze the efficacy of S-1 plus cisplatin as first-line chemotherapy between advanced AFP posi-tive and AFP negative gastric cancer. Methods:A total of 89 eligible patients with advanced gastric cancer from January 2010 to June 2013 were enrolled in this retrospective study. The cases were divided into AFP positive group (n=18) and AFP negative group (n=71) based on serum AFP level before treatment. Both groups received S-1 plus cisplatin as first-line treatment. Results:Significant differ-ences were observed in remission rate (66.7% versus 32.4%, P=0.028) and radical surgical resection rate (44.5% versus 18.3%, P=0.029) after chemotherapy between AFP positive group and AFP negative group. In the two groups, neither progression-free survival nor overall survival (OS) showed any significance (P>0.05) in patients without surgery after chemotherapy. However, the disease-free survival of the two groups with radical surgical resection after chemotherapy was significantly different (median:27.0 months versus 15.6 months, P=0.034). The OS of the AFP positive group was evidently longer than that of the AFP negative group (median:16.0 months versus 11.0 months, P=0.005). Conclusion:As first-line chemotherapy, S-1 plus cisplatin was more effective for the advanced AFP positive gastric cancer and prolonged overall survival.
4.FBD used to improve learning and memory function of animals
Wenxin DONG ; Kefeng RUAN ; Fenghua GU ; Pingrang SHEN ; Pengyun LI ; Zhihong LIN
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(12):-
Objective To study on FBD (composed with Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephala, and Angelica sinensis) used to improve learning and memory function of animals. Methods The mice were treated by ig FBD with the doses of 35, 70 and 140 mg/kg for one week continuously. Effect of FBD on dysmnesia of acquired learning of mice induced by scopolamine, dysmnesia of memory retention of mice induced by NaNO2, and dysmnesia of reappearance of memory of mice induced by 45% ethanol were studied. Improvement for the dysmnesia of memory due to chronic blood deficiency in brain of rats induced by ligating the carotid arteries of two sides were observed. Results FBD can improve the dysmnesia of mice induced by scopolamine, NaNO2, and 45% ethanol significantly, also dysmnesia due to chronic blood deficiency in brain of rats induced by ligating the carotid arteries. Conclusion FBD has the function to improve the learning and memory function of animals.
5.Correlation between long non-coding RNA-LOC391533 and inadequate placental spiral artery remodeling in patients with severe preeclampsia
Shihong CUI ; Jie YU ; Ling LIU ; Juan CHEN ; Fengjuan SHI ; Ting ZHANG ; Pengyun LI
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2017;20(10):718-723
Objective To investigate the correlation between long non-coding RNA (lncRNA)-LOC391533 and inadequate placental spiral artery remodeling in severe preeclampsia (sPE).Methods Thirty-six gravidas who were admitted to the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University with sPE from January 2016 to December 2016 were enrolled in sPE group.An equal number of healthy gravidas who experienced uneventful pregnancy and were of similar age (difference less than two years) and gestational age (difference less than one week) to those in the sPE group served as controls.Scanning electron microscopy was used to measure the luminal area and vessel wall thickness of placental spiral arteries for all gravidas.Levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and soluble VEGF receptor-1 (sVEGFR-1) in placenta tissues and maternal serum samples were detected by Western blot and ELISA.Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used to detect the expression of LOC391533 at mRNA level in placenta tissues of the two groups.Independent two samples t-test,Mann-Whitney U test and Spearman correlation analysis were used for statistical analysis.Results (1) The average luminal area of spiral arteries of the sPE group was smaller than that of the control group [(130.1 22.3) vs (188.1 ±21.5) μ m2,t=10.888,P<0.05],but the average thickness of spiral artery wall was thicker [(122.619.5) vs (98.9±2.5) μ m,t=-8.812,P<0.05].(2) Compared with the control group,the sPE group showed increased sVEGFR-1 at protein level in both placenta tissues and serum samples [placenta:0.2±0.0 vs 0.4±0.1,serum:(15.6±2.4) vs (50.8±6.1) ng/L,t=-17.569 and-30.699,both P<0.05],decreased VEGF at protein level in both placenta tissues and serum samples [placenta:0.6 ± 0.1 vs 0.2±0.0,serum:(40.8±3.2) vs (28.1 ±3.2) ng/L,t=18.013 and 16.200,both P<0.05],and enhanced expression of LOC391533 at mRNA level in placenta tissues (1.00.2 vs 2.40.5,t=-14.799,P<0.05).(3) Expression of LOC391533 at mRNA level in placenta tissues of the sPE group was positively correlated with spiral artery wall thickness and levels of sVEGFR-1 protein in placenta tissues and serum (r=0.683,0.759 and 0.857,all P<0.05),and negatively correlated with luminal area and levels of VEGF protein in placenta tissues and serum (r=-0.702,-0.806 and-0.796,all P<0.05).Conclusions Abnormal expression of VEGF and sVEGF-1 in placenta and serum of patients with sPE may be related to inadequate placental spiral artery remodeling.
6.Growth and intelligence development among a cohort of low birth weight infants
ZHANG Yuerong, SUN Yu, LI Peipei, WANG Yan, CHEN Zhenzhen, SHAO Ziyu, JI Pengyun
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(10):1555-1559
Objective:
To explore growth and intelligence development of low birth weight infants (LBWI) at 24 and 36 months of age, so as to provide reference for early monitoring and intervention of the development of LBWI.
Methods:
A total of 100 LBWI born and managed in Hefei Maternal and Child Health Care Institution were selected from 2012 October 1 to 2015 December 30, and 99 normal birth weight infants (NBWI) under child health management in the same sitinstitution were selected as controls. According a prospective cohort study method, and based on the establishment of a cohort and monitoring of childhood growth and development, a unified method was used to longitudinally follow up and observe the physical fitness of two groups of infants at the determined time points. The development of LBWI and NBWI at 24 and 36 months of age was surveyed using the Gesell Development Scale.
Results:
Weight, length and head circumference of LBWI children at the age of 15-36 months were significantly lower than those of NBWI children ( P <0.05). In addition, 117 children (43.98%) completed the full assessment of intelligent development scale, including 62 LBWI and 55 NBWI. The scores of Gesell in NBWI group was higher than that in LBWI group at 24 and 36 months of age, including adaptability, gross motor, fine metor skills, language and personal social functions ( t =-4.17, -3.82, -3.21 , -3.03, -2.61; -4.23, -3.16, -3.07, -3.13, -3.99, P <0.05). Multivariate linear regression analysis found that birth weight was positively correlated with adaptability, gross motor, fine motor skills, language functions at 24 and 36 months of age and personal social function at 36 months of age ( β =0.004, 0.010; 0.003, 0.008; 0.003, 0.007; 0.004, 0.009; 0.011, P <0.05).
Conclusion
The growth and development of LBWI children are significantly delayed compared to NBWI children. The scores of LBWI children are lower than those of NBWI children in all functional areas. Weight is the main factor affecting children s intellectual development. Early monitoring and intervention of low birth weight infants should be carried out to avoid or mitigate adverse consequences.
7.Chronic myeloid leukemia with e6a2 fusion gene: a case report and literature review
Jingjing LI ; Lingling YUE ; Pengyun ZENG ; Chongyang WU ; Huiling CHEN
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2024;45(3):299-302
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) with e6a2 transcript type is very rare in clinic,which is usually related to disease aggressiveness. Its clinical characteristics and relationship with tyrosine kinase inhibitor efficacy are still unclear. In this paper, the clinical characteristics and related laboratory tests of a patient with e6a2 fusion gene positive CML characterized by multiple osteolytic bone destruction throughout the body and eosinophil infiltration in gastrointestinal tract, lymph nodes and other organs were retrospectively analyzed, and the relevant literature was reviewed. The patient was Ph chromosome positive with chromosome +8, and the common BCR::ABL1 transcript of CML was negative, but e6a2 transcript was positive detected by RT-PCR. The patient was treated with dasatinib 100 mg/d. Three months later, the patients achieved CHR, CCyR and MR4.0. However, the e6a2 transcript is very rare in clinical practice, and more cases of e6a2 transcript need to be studied to clarify its clinical characteristics and improve the treatment effect of these rare cases.
8.Genetic diagnosis and analysis of eight cases with central 22q11.2 deletion syndrome
Jing GUO ; Pengyun LI ; Jia CHE ; Shanshan ZHAI ; Weifang TIAN ; Ying LI ; Hua ZHANG ; Ling LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(2):145-149
Objective:To explore the pregnancy outcome and postpartum clinical phenotype of LCR22B/C~D central 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.Methods:For fetuses diagnosed with central 22q11.2 deletion by chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) at the Prenatal Diagnosis Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2019 to April 2022, their prenatal imaging, parental CMA verification, pregnancy outcomes and postpartum clinical phenotype were analyzed.Results:Eight cases of central 22q11.2 deletion syndrome were included, including six cases with LCR22B~D 22q11.2 deletions and two with LCR22C~D 22q11.2 deletions. Among the six cases with LCR22B~D type 22q11.2 deletions, three had shown cardiovascular malformations (right aortic arch, ventricular septal defect, mild tricuspid regurgitation), one had shown urinary defect (right kidney heterotopia). Two cases with LCR22C~D 22q11.2 deletions showed nonspecific ultrasonographic findings, including oligohydramnios with growth restriction and nuchal skin thickening. The CMA verification showed that six cases were inherited from their parents, and five couples had chosen to continue with the pregnancy. Postpartum follow-up showed that the physical and intellectual development of all children were normal. One couple had opted to terminate the pregnancy considering the ectopic fetal right kidney. Two remaining cases had decided to terminate their pregnancies without parental verification.Conclusion:The central 22q11.2 deletion syndrome of the LCR22B/C~D type is different from the classical types. Its genetic information mainly comes from parents. Prenatal imaging has mainly shown cardiovascular and urinary abnormalities. Postnatal growth and intellectual development have been normal. Therefore, the couples should be provided with suffice prenatal genetic counseling.
9.Prenatal ultrasonographic manifestations and genetic diagnosis of nine fetuses with 7q11.23 duplication syndrome
Pengyun LI ; Jing GUO ; Jia CHE ; Fangying CUI ; Yuexia LYU ; Hua ZHANG ; Ying LI ; Ling LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(3):266-270
Objective:To analyze ultrasonographic manifestations and genetic etiology of nine fetuses with 7q11.23 duplication syndrome.Methods:Ultrasonographic finding, pregnancy outcome and follow-up of nine fetuses detected at the Prenatal Diagnosis Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2017 to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed.Results:The fetuses were found to harbor a duplication in the 7q11.23 region by chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA). Among these, five had shown ventriculomegaly, including four syndromic and one non-syndromic. For the remainders, one had ventricular septal defect and mild tricuspid regurgitation, one had echogenic intracardiac focus, whilst another two were normal. Five couples had accepted parental verification, and the results confirmed that the 7q11.23 duplication carried by their fetuses were de novo in origin. Following genetic counseling, seven couples had opted to terminate their pregnancies. Two fetuses were delivered at full term, and follow-up had found no abnormalities. Conclusion:Prenatal ultrasonographic manifestations of fetuses with 7q11.23 duplication syndrome are variable. CMA can provide assistance for their diagnosis and genetic counseling.
10.Application of LC-MS/MS in the accurate assessment of vitamins
Xiaofen YUAN ; Jinfei MA ; Qingqing YANG ; Pengyun LIU ; Lingxiao SHEN ; Qianjun ZHANG ; Yikun LI ; Huafen LIU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2019;42(6):479-483
Vitamins are classified as either fat-soluble (vitamins A, D, E, K) or water-soluble (vitamins B and vitamin C). Traditional methods of immunoassay have only been developed for vitamins D,B6, B9 and B12. However, they cannot distinguish between vitamin subtypes such as D2, D3 and associated epi isomers (which has higher leveks in infants),giving false positive or negative results. Mass spectrometry has become a gold standard method for small molecule analysis in biological samples with its advantages in speed,resolution,sensitivity and specificity. It is widely used in clinical research and diagnosis and provides an efficient method for simultaneous detection of multivitamins in one injection using one low volume sample collection.