1.STUDIES ON TEH UTILIZING THE PHOTOSYNTHETIC BACTERIUM FERMENTATION FOR BIOTRANSFORMATION ON CORN STRAW
Yu ZENG ; Si-Jun TAN ;
Microbiology 1992;0(06):-
The physiological character,functions and applications of photosynthetic bacterium had been discussed,during biotransformation of teh com straw treated with ammonia in aerobic,anaerobic and natural conditions,Comparing the concentration of teh reductive sugar and teh protein in teh fermented borth,we suggest a good way of biotransformating teh corm straw by photosyntehtic bacterium.In the photosynthetic bacterium fermentation in which the com straw treated substrate,teh concentrations of the reductive sugar and the transformative reductive sugar and teh protein in teh fermented borth were higher thean those without ammonia. Analysis of the results shows theat the transformative reductive sugar and protein were the nourishment of photosynthetic bacterium,so theere may be a way that we harness the corn straw by teh photosynthetic bacterium.
2.Evaluation of specificity and sensitivity of three kinds of real-time PCR instruments
Zheng ZENG ; Dan LIU ; Weibo GONG ; Chongwen SI
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2003;0(10):-
Objective:To evaluate the specificity and sensitivity of ABI 7000,7300 and 7500 real-time PCR instruments.Methods:Random,double-blind clinical trial;We selected 30 patients with HBsAg and HBV DNA positive for positive group and 30 health volunteers with HBsAg and HBV DNA negative for negative group.We also selected three of HBV DNA positive and negative samples for repeat test.Results:The 30 samples of positive group were detected HBV DNA.The 30 samples of negative group were not detected HBV DNA.However,in positive group,the HBV DNA levels were different.The related index of ABI 7000 with ABI 7300,ABI 7500 and ABI 7300 with ABI 7500 was 0.89,0.89 and 0.98,respectively.The HBV DNA level was highest detected with ABI 7300 instrument,and then with ABI 7000 instrument.The lowest level was detected with ABI 7500 instrument.There was significance among these instruments(p
3.Relationship between TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway and propofol-induced inhibition of endotoxin-induced release of TNF-α from alveolar macrophages of rats
Xue YANG ; Jiu SUN ; Si ZENG ; Zhixun LAN
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2017;37(6):761-764
Objective To evaluate the relationship between Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway and propofol-induced inhibition of endotoxin-induced release of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) from alveolar macrophages (AMs) of rats.Methods AMs extracted from adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were cultured and inoculated in 6-well plates (1 × 106 cells/well)and in 96-well plates (1×104 cells/well).The cells were divided into 5 groups (n=18 each) using a random number table:control group (group C),dimethyl sulfoxide group (group D),lipopolysaccharide (LPS) group (group L),propofol group (group P) and LPS plus propofol group (group L+P).The cells were continuously cultured with phosphate buffer solution in group C.Dimethyl sulfoxide was added at the final concentration of 5 mg/ml in group D.LPS was added at the final concentration of 1 μg/ml in group L.Propofol was added at the final concentration of 25 μmol/L (4.46 μg/ml) in group P.LPS and propofol were added at the final concentration of 1 μg/ml and 25 μmol/L (4.46 μg/ml),respectively,in group L+P.At 24 h of culture or incubation,the cell viability was detected by CCK-8 assay,the morphological changes of cells were observed using Wright's staining,the concentration of TNF-α in the supernatant was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and TLR4 expression and NF-κB activities were measured by Western blot.Results Compared with group C,the cell viability and concentration of TNF-α in the supernatant were significantly increased,the expression of TLR4 was up-regulated,and the activity of NF-κB was enhanced in L and L+P groups (P<0.05),and no significant change was found in the parameters mentioned above in D and P groups (P>0.05).Compared with group L,the cell viability and concentration of TNF-α in the supernatant were significantly decreased,the expression of TLR4 was down-regulated,and the activity of NF-κB was weakened (P<0.05),the morphological changes of cells were significantly attenuated,and the number of pseudopodia was reduced in group L+P.Conclusion The mechanism by which propofol inhibits endotoxin-induced release of TNF-α from AMs is related to inhibited activation of TLR4/NF-λB signaling pathway in rats.
4.Diagnosis of synovial sarcoma by fine-needle aspiration biopsy and interphase FISH: report of a case.
Sheng-jun XIAO ; Xiao-ling ZHANG ; Ming-qiang ZENG ; Si-en ZENG ; Hong-tao YE
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2010;39(4):278-279
Adolescent
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Biopsy, Fine-Needle
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Chromosomes, Human, Pair 18
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Female
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Humans
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In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
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Oncogene Proteins, Fusion
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genetics
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2
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metabolism
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Sarcoma, Synovial
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genetics
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metabolism
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pathology
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Soft Tissue Neoplasms
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genetics
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metabolism
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pathology
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Translocation, Genetic
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Vimentin
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metabolism
5.Advances in the research of spermatogonial stem cell.
National Journal of Andrology 2003;9(4):288-295
In recent years, people have paid more attention to the spermatogonial stem cells that have the capacity for self renewal and multilineage differentiation and produce daughter cells that can expand and differentiate into spermatozoa under the adjustment of self genes and external signal. This article reviews recent advances in studies of enrichment and original selection of the spermatogonial stem cells. This review also summarizes some control factors in proliferation and transplantation techniques.
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Cell Proliferation
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Humans
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Male
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Rats
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Spermatogonia
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cytology
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Stem Cell Transplantation
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Stem Cells
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cytology
7.Identification of Mequindox and Its Metabolites by High Performance Liquid Chromatography Combined with Ion Trap-Time of Flight-Mass Spectrometry
Yingchun LIU ; Hongbin SI ; Limin HE ; Huanzhong DING ; Xianhui HUANG ; Jianxin CHEN ; Zhangliu CHEN ; Zhenling ZENG
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2010;38(1):82-86
The chemical structures of mequindox related metabolites in chicken plasma had been investigated using high performance liquid chromatography combined with linear ion trap quadrupole(LC-ESI/LTQ) and high performance liquid chromatography combined with ion trap-time of flight-mass spectrometry (LC-ESI/IT-TOF).Samples were separated by Hypersil BDS C_(18) and symmetry Shield columns, respectively, and 0.01% formic acid aqueous(A) and methanol(B) were used as mobile phase with gradient elution.Electros pray ionization mass spectrometric(ESI) source was used and operated in positive ion mode.When chickens were orally administered with mequindox at dosage of 20 mg/kg, blood samples were collected from the brachi al vein.Mequindox and its metabolites were extracted by the mixture of acetonitrile and acetoacetate (3:2, V/V).After solvent evaporated, the residue was dissolved in 30% methanol aqueous and the solution was detected by LC/IT-TOF MS and LC-ESI/LTQ.The molecule weight from LC-ESI/IT-TOF was analyzed by software Shimadzu's Composition and the mass chromatogram from LC-ESI/LTQ was analyzed by software Xcalibur 2.0.7.According to the molecular weight and MS~n data, referring the metabolic reaction rules, five chemical structures of mequindox related metabolites in chicken plasma were identified.Metabolites (M1-M4) were synthesized to verify the structure of metabolites.The metabolites are 3-methyl-2-(1-hydroxy) ethyl-qui-noxaline-N~1,N~4-dioxide(Ml), 3-methyl-2-(1-hydroxy) ethyl-quinoxaline-N~4-oxide(M2), 3-methyl-2-acetyl-quinoxaline-N~4-oxide, 3-methyl-2-acetyl-quinoxaline (M4), 3-hydroxymethyl-2-(1-hydroxy) ethyl-quinoxa-line-N~1,N~4-dioxide (M5).
8.Role of hippocampal cyclophilin D in sepsis-associated encephalopathy in rats
Fan SUN ; Hongguang BAO ; Yanna SI ; Yajie XU ; Xiaoxiao PAN ; Lingqing ZENG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2016;36(3):380-383
Objective To investigate the role of hippocampal cyclophilin D (CypD) in sepsis-associated encephalopathy in rats.Methods A total of 36 adult male Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 3-4 months,weighing 300-400 g,were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =12 each) using a random number table:sham operation group (Sham group),sepsis group (S group),and sepsis + CypD inhibitor cyclosporin A group (CsA group).Sepsis was induced by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP).Cyclosporin A 6 mg/kg was injected intraperitoneally at 30 min before CLP in group CsA.All the animals underwent Morris water maze test on 4th day after CLP.The animals were sacrificed after the test,and the hippocampus was isolated for determination of the expression of cytochrome c (Cyt c),CypD,caspase-3,brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF),phosphorylated protein kinase A (p-PKA),and phosphorylated cyclic adenosine monophosphate response element-binding protein (p-CREB).Results Compared with group Sham,the escape latency was significantly prolonged,the space exploration time was shortened,the expression of Cyt c,CypD,caspase-3,p-PKA and p-CREB was up-regulated,and the expression of BDNF was down-regulated in S and CsA groups (P<0.05).Compared with group S,the escape latency was significantly shortened,the space exploration time was prolonged,the expression of Cyt c,CypD,caspase-3,p-PKA and p-CREB was down-regulated,and the expression of BDNF was up-regulated in group CsA (P<0.05).Conclusion Hippocampal CypD may be involved in the pathophysiological mechanism of sepsis-associated encephalopathy,and the downstream mechanism is probably related to promotion of activation of PKA/CREB signaling pathway in rats.
9.Regulatory effects of IFN-γ on Treg cells from HIV/AIDS patients receiving HAART for one year
Quan ZHANG ; Yunhai YAO ; Yan HE ; Quan ZHOU ; Yuhuang ZHENG ; Si ZENG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2014;34(1):15-18
Objective To investigate the regulatory effects of IFN-γon Treg cells from HIV/AIDS patients receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for one year.Methods Thirty HIV/A1DS patients whose CD4+T cells were below 350/μ1 were recruited for HAART therapy.Blood samples were collected at the time points of 0,24,48 weeks after HAART.PBMCs were isolated and randomly divided into two culture groups.One group was cultured directly in medium and another group was co-cultured with IFN-γ (40 pg/ml).The supernatants and cells were separated after 5 days of culture for analysis.The concentrations of IL-12 and CD4+CD25+Foxp3 Treg cells were measured by ELISA and flow cytometry,respectively.Results The levels of IL-12 in the supernatants from the culture without IFN-γ at time points of 0,24,48 weeks after HAART were lower than those from the co-cultured group [(37.02±12.76) vs (41.79± 15.02),t=2.336,P=0.03; (41.76±17.01) vs (47.2±14.26),t=2.702,P=0.014; (48.01± 11.84) vs (53.44± 11.30),t =3.14,P =0.003].The percentages of CD4+ CD25 + Foxp3 Treg cells in CD4+ T cells from the direct-cultured group were higher than those from the co-cultured group at the three time points [(10.41±1.10)% vs (2.40±1.11)%,t=13.89,P=0.000; (8.33±2.03)% vs (1.99± 0.86)%,t=12.93,P=0.000; (5.65±1.55)% vs (1.32±0.73)%,t=10.61,P=0.000].Moreover,the results within the same group at the time points of 0,24,48 weeks upon HAART were also significantly different.Conclusion With the interference of HAART,IL-12 levels were increased,while CD4+CD25+ Foxp3 Treg cells were decreased in patients with HIV/AIDS.IFN-γ plays an important role in this process.
10.Target delivery of lactose poly-L-lysine combined HSV-TK to human liver cancer cells
Weiyu WANG ; Jilin YI ; Yunhua DENG ; Jin SI ; Congjun WANG ; Jianping ZENG ; Limin CAO
Journal of Chinese Physician 2000;0(11):-
Objective To explore a new molecular target for HSV-tk/GCV system in human liver cancer therapy.Methods The lactose and poly-L-lysine covalently linked compound(Lac-PLL) were prepared by using reductive amination methods and purified by using Sephadex G10 gel filtration.The value of n was determined by methods of phenol-vitriol colorimetry.The plasmid r-pAs16Dr was mixed with the conjugate to form a gene delivery complex named GlanPLL-r-pAs16Dr.The GlanPLL-r-pAs16Dr was transformed to different cell lines such as HepG2 and A549 to confirm the expression of RFP.The expression of HSV-tk was confirmed by RT-PCR.Cells with various concentrations of GCV were observed at different time points using MTT.Results The PLL modified by 34 Lac was obtained by using chemical synthesis.The RFP was expressed in HepG2 by 48h after transfection,and was not expressed in A549.The expression of HSV-tk was only detected in HepG2 using RT-PCR.The HepG2 transformed with GlanPLL-r-pAs16Dr was sensitive to GCV and the growth inhibiting rate was 70.5% with the treatment of low concentration of GCV(1mg/L) for 3 days.The A549 was not sensitive to GCV.Conclusion Lac-PLL,which is easy to prepare,is an efficient carrier for HSV-tk to be delivered to hepatoma cell lines by binding to ASGPR.