Inhibitory effects of the O - ( 1 - ethoxvl - butyl ) berbarmine (EBB) on cultured fibroblast was studied by observating calmodulin (CaM ) content of cultured fibroblast with ELISA and DNA content at each phase of cell cycle with flow - cvtometerv. The CaM con-tent in the test group . compared to control . decreased markedly and DNA content increased significantly in the G0+Gi phase but reduced in the S phase. These results suggested that inhibitory mechanism of EBB on fibroblast proliferation may be closely related to CaM decrease in cells.

BACKGROUND:Drug eluting stents and endothelium stents for clinical treatment of vascular stenosis can lead to delayed endothelialization and restenosis. A rapamycin eluting stent combined with CD34 antibody can play a synergistic role to offset delayed endothelialization and intimal hyperplasia due to antiproliferative drugs, but it is stil in the pilot phase. OBJECTIVE:To observe the ability of rapamycin eluting stent combined with CD34 antibody to capture endothelial progenitor cels, and to observe the differentiation characteristics of the captured cels. METHODS:Scanning electron microscope and indirect immunofluorescence were used to observe the morphology and differentiation characteristics of captured endothelial progenitor cels. Under a fluorescence microscope, we observed the captured endothelial progenitor cels and the degree of endothelialization after implantation of the rapamycin eluting stent combined with CD34 antibody into rabbit ear vein. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Under the scanning electron microscope, fusiform-like cels with a diameter of 6-8 μm were captured by the composite stent, and 24 hours later, the cels became ful-shaped. The captured cels had the appearance characteristics of endothelial progenitor cels. Results from indirect immunofluorescence observation showed that there were a lot of red fluorescent spots on the coating which represented adherent cels positive for vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2; the composite stent was largely covered with vascular endothelial cels at 24 hours after stent implantation, and fuly covered at 48 hours, but there was no abnormal cel cluster. These findings indicate that the rapamycin eluting stent combined with CD34 antibody can be specific to rapidly capture endothelial progenitor cels in the peripheral blood, and the stent can be completely covered with vascular endothelial cels at 48 hours after stent implantation, thereby achieving rapid endothelialization and promoting the repair of endothelial cels.

OBJECTIVE:To study the preventive effect of Lonicera japonica alcohol extract on mice with liver injury based on metabolomics method. METHODS:30 mice were equally randomized into a normal control (isometric normal saline) group,a model(isometric normal saline)group and a group of L. japonica alcohol extract(2 g/kg). The mice were given drugs by ig once a day for 14 consecutive days. On the 8th day of administration,the models were established by giving 0.2% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMN,10 ml/kg)ip once a day for 7 consecutive days. Gas chromatography-mass spectrum(GC-MS)was used to analyze 24 h total ions chromatogram of the urine sample on the 1st,3rd,5th and 7th day of administration of drugs and DMN. The change in endogenic small molecule metabolites in urine was observed. Principal component analysis was employed to explore the change in the metabolite chromatogram and underlying biomarkers in urine. RESULTS:The contour of the chromatogram changed to a largest extent 1 to 5 d after given DMN,but showed an obvious trend towards regression 7 days thereafter. DMN resulted in increase in the contents of 8-phenyl-8-azbicyclo-[4,3,0]non-3-ene-7,9-dione,2-(6-heptynyl)-1,3 dioxolane,bis-(O-methyloxime)-4-ketoglu-cose,and decrease in the contents of malonic acid,2-(4- chlorophenylthiomethoxyl)ethyl,tetrahydro-2-furanacetaldehyde,D-ga-lactose,erythro-pentonic acid and galacturonic acid,in endogenic small molecule metabolites in mouse urine,for which Lonicera japonica alcohol extract can improve that. CONCLUSIONS:Previous administration of L. japonica alcohol extract ig has preven-tive effect to some extent on the physiological and metabolic conditions of mice with liver injury induced by DMN.

Objective To prepare hepatocyte growth factor(HGF) recombinant protein and confirm its activity preliminarily according to building HGF gene prokaryotic expression vector and transforming into E.coli.Methods Clone HGF inserted into the vector pET-26b(+) to construct prokaryotic expression vector pET-26b(+)-HGF and transform into E.coli Rosseta(DE3).The transformed bacteria induced by IPTG was purified through Ni-NTA resin affinity chromatography frozen-drying after renaturation.Results HGF gene recombinant prokaryotic expression vector pET-26b(+)-HGF was constructed successfully.E.coli Rosseta(DE3) which was transformed into pET-26b(+)-HGF expresses the target protein as the form of inclusion bodies,accounting for 38％ of the total bacterial proteins,and confirmed by Western blot.HGF protein which was purified by Ni-NTA resin affinity chromatography,has a purity of about 95％,and can promote proliferation,migration,and inhibition of apoptosis for human non-small cell lung cancer cell line A549 cells after interaction.Conclusion HGF gene recombinant prokaryotic expression vector pET-26b (+)-HGF was constructed and expressed in transformed E.coli Rosseta(DE3) successfully.They resumed their recombinant HGF protein structure after purification and renaturation,and had biological activity confirmed by in vitro studies.

Objective To explore the difference of gut microbiota between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and non-diabetic population in Beijing. Methods 83 T2DM patients were selected as T2DM group and 64 non-diabetic subjects were selected as control group. Fecal samples were collected from all the subjects. The intestinal flora was detected by metagenome sequencing technology. Results 11 bacterialphyla were detec-ted in the two groups, there were significant differences in species diversity of Actinobacteria (P=0. 013), Firmicutes (P=0. 005), Fusobacteria (P=0. 001), Proteobacteria (P<0. 001) between the two groups. Actinobacteria, Fusobacteria and Proteobacteria were all enriched in the T2DM group, Firmicutes were enriched in the control group. 152 bacterial genera were detected in the two groups with 31 bacterial genera ofsignificant differences. In T2DM group, the levels of Roseburia, Eubacterium and Faecalibacterium decreased, while the levels of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus and Escherichia increased. Conclusion There are significant differ-ences in the composition of gut microbiota between T2DM patients and non-diabetic population. Regulation of gut microbiota in T2DM patients may be helpful to improve the condition of T2DM.

OBJECTIVETo analyze the ultra microstructures and the expression of platelet peroxidase (PPO) of megakaryocytes from bone marrow, their clinical manifestations and laboratory characteristics in patients with acute megakaryoblastic leukemia (AMKL).

METHODSKaryocytes from bone marrow of 22 AMKL patients were divided into two parts by lymphocyte separation liquid, one part was used to prepare the ordinary transmission electron microscope specimens to observe the morphological structures of megakaryocytes, the other was used to prepare the histochemical specimens of platelet peroxidase to analyze the positive reaction of PPO in AMKL, which were coupled with the patients' data of with bone marrow morphology, cell chemistry, and chromosome karyotype examination.

RESULTSMegakaryocytes from 17 of 22 patients were in the first stage, less than 20 µm in diameter, the nucleis were round, the cytoplasm contained microtubules, membranous vesicles and minute dense granules, no demarcation membrane system and surface-connected canalicular system, less dense granules and α-granules; Megakaryocytes in 5 cases were mainly in the first stage, while containing second and third stage megakaryocytes; the positive rate of PPO in megakaryocytes of 22 patients was 0-80%. The primitive and naive megakaryocytes were found in bone marrow smears of 22 cases, CD41 staining of the megakaryocytes was detected in the primitive and naive megakaryocytes, and more complex chromosome karyotype anomalies were observed.

CONCLUSIONThe majority of megakaryocytes in AMKL patients were the first stage ones, the rest were second and third stage ones, and the positive PPO reaction was significantly different. CD41 staining of the megakaryocytes was specific with complex chromosome karyotypeswere.

Blood Platelets ; enzymology ; Bone Marrow ; pathology ; Cell Count ; Chromosome Aberrations ; Chromosome Disorders ; Humans ; Karyotyping ; Leukemia, Megakaryoblastic, Acute ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Megakaryocytes ; pathology ; Peroxidase ; metabolism ; Staining and Labeling

OBJECTIVETo observe the inhibition of NK4 protein in the proliferation of human Raji lymphoma xenografts in nude mice, and to explore its molecular mechanism.

METHODSModels of human Raji lymphoma xenograft transfected with HGF gene were established by subcutaneous inoculation in nude mice. After establishment of the models, the mice received continuous NK4 protein via tail vein for 4 weeks, and the weight and tumor growth were monitored every week. After 8 weeks, the expression of HGF mRNA and c-Met mRNA of tumor tissues was measured by real-time fluorescent quantitation PCR. The apoptotic index (AI) and microvessel density (MVD) were evaluated by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated nick end labeling (TUNEL) and immunohistochemistry, respectively.

RESULTSThe models of human Raji lymphoma xenograft were successfully established. Although the animal weights of all groups declined, especially in the groups with NK4 protein injection, there was no statistical significance (P > 0.05). The tumor volume in HGF gene transfected group was larger than those of the control groups (P < 0.01), and there was no statistical significance among the control groups (P > 0.05). However, the tumor volume of the NK4 protein injection group decreased significantly (P < 0.01). Expression of HGF mRNA and c-Met mRNA in HGF gene transfected group increased significantly after injection of NK4 protein (P < 0.01). AI in HGF gene transfected group (33.5% ± 12.3%) was significantly lower than that of control groups (89.1% ± 22.3% vs. 81.9% ± 27.0%, P < 0.05), but became significantly higher (119.1% ± 18.9%) after NK4 protein injection (P < 0.01). MVD in HGF gene transfected group (28.5 ± 2.0) was higher than that of control groups (12.2 ± 1.4, 13.8 ± 1.3, P < 0.01), although declined (15.5 ± 2.5) after NK4 protein injection (P < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONSNK4 protein suppresses significantly the growth of human Raji lymphoma xenografts transfected with HGF gene. The pathogenesis may be involved in promoting tumor cell apoptosis and restraining tumor angiogenesis through competitive interrupting HGF/Met signal pathway.

Animals ; Apoptosis ; Hepatocyte Growth Factor ; genetics ; metabolism ; Heterografts ; Humans ; Lymphoma ; genetics ; metabolism ; therapy ; Mice ; Mice, Nude ; Microvessels ; pathology ; Neovascularization, Pathologic ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-met ; genetics ; metabolism ; RNA, Messenger ; metabolism ; Signal Transduction ; T-Box Domain Proteins ; administration & dosage ; Transfection ; Transplantation, Heterologous

Objective:To investigate outcomes and safety of doxycycline-moxifloxacin sequential regimen in the treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium urethritis/cervicitis. Methods:From June 2019 to December 2020, patients with Mycoplasma genitalium urethritis/cervicitis confirmed by nucleic acid amplification testing were successively recruited at Department of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Hospital of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and received sequential therapy with oral doxycycline for 7 days followed by oral moxifloxacin for 7 days. Clinical and/or etiological assessment was conducted 2 to 3 weeks after the end of treatment. Fisher′s exact test was used to analyze factors influencing the treatment outcome. Results:Totally, 36 eligible subjects were enrolled, including 30 males and 6 females. Among them, 18 (50%) patients completed post-treatment etiological assessment, which showed that 12 achieved microbiological cure, and treatment failures occurred in 6; another 18 patients achieved clinical cure. The overall response rate to doxycycline-moxifloacin sequential therapy was 83.3% (30/36, 95% confidence interval[ CI]: 70.5%, 96.1%) . The treatment outcome showed no significant association with the patients′ age, gender, marital status, number of sexual partners in the past 1 month, history of sexually transmitted diseases, history of antibiotic use in the past 1 month, or co-infections (all P > 0.05) . Conclusion:The efficacy of doxycycline-moxifloacin sequential regimen is limited in the treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium infections in Nanjing area, and clinicians should be alerted to the possibility of treatment failure in clinical practice.

Gut microbiota is considered as the cornerstone of maintaining the health of human host, because it not only helps to obtain nutrition and energy from the food, but also regulates the energy metabolism through the metabolites produced, which plays an important role in the occurrence and development of various metabolic diseases. In recent years, with the development of science and technology, hypoglycemic treatment has been gradually promoted, safer and more efficient hypoglycemic drugs have been emerging, including sulfonylureas, biguanides, glinides, α-glucosidase inhibitors, dipeptidyl peptidase Ⅳ inhibitors, glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonists, sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors and various types of insulin preparations. A large number of studies have proved that intestinal flora may be one of the targets for hypoglycemic drugs to control blood glucose. In this article, we aim to review the effects of hypoglycemic drugs on the composition of intestinal flora and the regulation of nutrition and energy metabolism, and provide reference for future researches on mechanism and target of new antidiabetic drugs.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the distribution characteristics of blood cells autophagy in hematologic diseases, as well as their possible pathomechanism.

METHODSRetrospective analysis of electron microscopy specimens of 3 277 patients with hematological diseases were performed. The blood cells autophagy was observed by transmission electron microscopy, and its distribution characteristics were analyzed. The pathomechanism of blood cell autophagy was explored in combination with clinical examination and diagnosis.

RESULTSThere were 15 samples were found to have mature granulocytes or nucleated erythrocytes autophagy. Of them, 6 cases were myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), 2 acute leukemia, 1 in each of aplastic anemia, pure red cell aplastic anemia, thalassemia, iron deficiency anemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and polycythemia vera. Among 15 cases, 11 cases were found to have mature granulocytes autophagy, 4 cases nucleated erythrocytes autophagy. Besides autophagy, apoptosis occurred in 9 cases, cytolysis in 6 cases, megaloblastic change in 5 cases.

CONCLUSIONMature granulocytes or nucleated erythrocytes autophagy occurred more frequently in MDS among hematologic diseases, dyshaematopoiesis including apoptosis, cytolysis and megaloblastic change could induce autophagy function enhancement.

Apoptosis ; Autophagy ; Erythroblasts ; Granulocytes ; Hematologic Diseases ; Humans ; Microscopy, Electron, Transmission ; Retrospective Studies