1.Biomarkers of bladder cancer
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(12):-
Bladder cancer is a common tumor with a high rate of recurrence and quick progression.Many biomarkers for the detection of bladder cancer have been identified,but none has been reported to date to have sufficient sensitivity and specificity.Recent researches are concentrated on p53,Rb,Cyclin D,P27kip-1,FGFR3,Cadherin,Survivin,Aurora,MMP,VEGF and DNA Methylation.In spite of their different sensitivities for bladder cancer of different stages or degrees,these biomarkers are valuable for its diagnosis and prognosis.
2.Mutation analysis of the FOXL2 gene in a big Chinese family with blepharophimosis-ptosis-epicanthus inversus syndrome type Ⅰ
Wotan ZENG ; Chen LIANG ; Xiaojun CHEN
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(10):-
Objective To identify the genetic mutation of the gene FOXL2 in a big Chinese family with 4 generations,8 patients and 11 health members which have blepharophimosis-ptosis-epicanthus-inversus syndrome(BPES) type Ⅰassociated with ovarian dysfunction,and demonstrate the correlation between clinical phenotype and genotype.Methods The peripheral blood samples,with 5ml EDTA as decoagulant,from 8 patients and 11 health people in a big Chinese family affected with BPES typeⅠwere collected.The genomic DNA from peripheral blood leukocytes was extracted.7 pairs of primers were designed by the Oligo6 according to the sequence of the FOXL2 gene(GenBank ID AF301906).The exons and the putative core promoter of the FOXL2 gene were amplified using polymerase chain reaction(PCR),and mutation was analyzed by sequencing DNA fragments.Results A novel nonsense mutation at nucleotides in the FOXL2 gene was found in the eight affected patients of the big Chinese family with BPES typeⅠ.No mutation was found in any of the health members in the big Chinese family.Conclusion This is the first reported mutation of the FOXL2 gene in a big Chinese family with BPES typeⅠ.This nonsense mutation in the FOXL2 gene may be an important pathogenesis for the BPES typeⅠin this big Chinese family.It is the first time that a novel nonsense mutation in the FOXL2 gene has ever been found to demonstrate a close correlation between genotype and BPES typeⅠ.
3.Regulation of LCRG1 promoter transcription activity by Sp1 and Egr-1
Hailong XIE ; Longwu ZENG ; Xiaojun ZHOU
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(04):-
Objective:The regulatory mechanisms of LCRG1 gene expression is undear,this study was to investigate the transcription regulation of the promoter of human LCRG1 gene by transcription factors Sp1 and Egr-1.Methods:Analysis of putative binding sites of transcription factors in the promoter of human LCRG1 gene by online program MatInspector,Co-transfection with the expression plasmids of the known transcription factors such as Sp1、wtEgr-1、mtEgr-1with the LCRG1 reporter construct analyze potent transcription factor for enhancement of the promoter activity.Results:SP1 and Egr-1 transcription factor binding site sites were predicted in the region by bioinformatics analysis,mtEgr-1 can enhance the promoter activity.Conclusion:mtEgr-1 may be involved in the regulatory mechanisms of LCRG1 gene expression
4.Study on the inclusion compounds and solid dispersions of mefenamic acid
Chunmei QIAN ; Xiaojun TAO ; Aiguo ZENG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2003;0(06):-
Objective To prepare ?-CD(?-cyclodextrin) inclusion compounds and PEG- 4000[poly-(ethylene glycol) 4000] solid dispersions of mefenamic acid (MFA)in order to improve its dissolution. Methods The inclusion compounds of MFA were prepared using saturated ?-CD solution method by orthogonal test. The solid dispersions were prepared using melt-cool process with PEG- 4000 as a carrier. The inclusion compounds and solid dispersions were identified by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) gram and their dissolution rates were tested in pH8.0 buffer solution. Results The suitable condition for preparing ?-CD inclusion compounds of MFA industrially was the weight ratio of 1∶4 between MFA and ?-CD, agitating for 4 h at 70 ℃. The suitable proportion for preparing solid dispersions of MFA was the weight ratio of 1∶4 between MFA and PEG- 4000. Conclusion Dissolution rates of MFA are apparently improved in inclusion compounds and PEG- 4000 solid dispersions, and the solubility of MFA is apparently increased by 2~3 times in inclusion compounds and PEG- 4000 solid dispersions.
5.Analysis on Use of Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs in Our Hospital from 2001 to 2003
Wanzheng WU ; Rongshi ZENG ; Xiaojun YANG
China Pharmacy 1991;0(06):-
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the use of oral hypoglycemic drugs in our hospital in order to provide an reference for rational use of drugs in clinic. METHODS: DDDs, sales volume, and daily expenses of drugs in our hospital from 2001to 2003 were analyzed with the method of DDD analysis. RESULTS: The varieties, quantities and sales volumes of oral hypoglycemic drugs increased year by year. The top 3 hypoglycemic drugs in respect of DDDs were dimethylbigmide, gliclazide, and glipizide. The top 3 hypoglycemic drugs in respect of sales volume were glipizide, acarbose, and dimethylbimide. The ratio of sales volume sequencing to that of DDDs was between 0.2~4. CONCLUSIONS: Gliclazide and dimethylbimide are most widely used and their prices are reasonable; Acarbose is expensive, and its sales volume has not grown in pace with DDDs.
6.Study on Preparing craft and quality control of Biyan Jiedu Granule
Congyan ZENG ; Quanxi MEI ; Xiaojun ZHOU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(2):169-170
Objective To study the preparing craft and quality control for Biyan Jiedu Granule. Methods Medicines of Biyan Jiedu Granule were prepared with traditional methods, then extracted by water, concentrated, and then mixed with adjuvant materials into granule. TLC was used to identify milkvetch root, baical skullcap root, and radix glycyrrhizae. Results The preparing method was simple and feasible. The quality of the product was stable. TLC could identify characteristic spots. Conclusion The preparation craft is simple and convenient for quality control, providing a practical and feasible method for producing Biyan Jiedu Granule.
7.Association of paraoxonase 1 and ApoE gene polymorphisms with plasma Ox-LDL level in type 2 diabetic patients
Xiaojun CHEN ; Jian ZENG ; Shizhong PAN
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2010;26(9):778-781
The polymorphisms of paraoxonase 1 ( PON 1 ) and ApoE gene in 192 patients with type 2diabetes mellitus (DM group) , 116 cases of atherosclerosis (AS) without DM (AS group), and 105 normal subjects (NC group ) were detected by means of PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism. The serum concentration of Ox-LDL was determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. The results showed that plasma Ox-LDL level in DM group was higher than those in AS and NC groups[(754.2±279.9 vs 526. 1±186.2 and 421.1 ± 163.2 )μg/L, P<0.01]. Ox-LDL level in the patients with QQ genotype of PON 1 was higher than those in QR and RR genotypes in type 2 DM[(846.6±147.5 vs 763.4±126. 7 and 7 1 3.2 ±132.4 ) μg/L, P<0. 0l],and Ox-LDL level in the patients with ε3/4+ ε4/4 genotype of ApoE was also higher than those in ε3/3 and ε2/2 + ε2/3 geneotypes in type 2 DM[( 824.3 ± 173.5 vs 741.6± 182. 5 and 718.3 ± 167.5 ) μg/L, P<0.05], but the difference was not found in atherosclerosis without DM. Multiple regression analysis showed that disease duration, PON1 and ApoE genotypes were the independent predictors of plasma Ox-LDL level in patients with type 2 DM.
8.Clinical application of unilateral C2 pedicle screw-plate combined with contralateral C2 laminar screw-rod for atlanto-axial joint and occipital cervical fixation
Zhou ZHAO ; Wei WANG ; Xiaojun ZENG
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2017;25(1):70-72
Objective To discuss the clinical effect and safety of the unilateral C2 pedicle screw-plate(C2PSP)combined with contralateral C2 laminar screw-rod(C2LSR)for atlanto-axial joint and occipital cervical fixation.Methods 11 patients were treated by internal fixation with pedicle screw plate system combined with contralateral C2 laminar screw rod system.The cause of atlantoaxial instability was fresh type Ⅱ odontoid fracture in 5 patients,old odontoid fracture in 3 patients,occipitalization mal-formation in 2 patients,atlantoaxial instability in 2 patients.6 patients had small pedicle of the vertebral arch,2 patients had a high-riding vertebral artery(VA),2 patients had an asymmetrical VA,1 patient re-ceived a revision operation.9 patients performed C1-2 fixation,2 patients performed occipito-cervical fixa-tion.1 patient of irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation also performed anterior atlantoaxial joint release before posterior Fixation.All patients performed bone grafting to achieve a further occipito-cervical fusion or at-lantoaxial fusion.Before and after the operation,the neurologic function was scored according JOA scale. The X-ray and CT-scan also performed at regular intervals to evaluate cervical alignment and the fusion. Results All cases were complete reposition without vertebral artery,spinal cord or never root injuried.All patients were followed up for 6-32 months ( mean 16 months ),clinical symptom were improved visibly. The mean postoperative JOA scores was 14.9(13-16).The postoperative JOA score improvement rate was 76%-92%,and its mean value was 83%.All patients achieved bone fusion approved by CT scan after six months of operation.The reduction maintained well and the internal fixation was well positioned.Conclu-sion It will be an effective and safe way to achieve atlantoaxial fusion by posterior unilateral C2 pedicle screwing combined with contralateral C2 laminar screwing,but this study had not including clinical com-parative study.
9.Quercetin and X-Ray synergially inhibit the collagen synthesis of cultured keloid fibroblast
Xiao LONG ; Xuan ZENG ; Fuquan ZHANG ; Xingcheng WU ; Xiaojun WANG
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2006;0(03):-
Objective To study the influence of quedcetin on the collagen synthesis of cultured fibroblasts and to explore the mechanism.Methods The inhibitory effect of quercetin and radiation on fibroblast proliferation was assayed using MTT assay.Collagen synthesis was detected by hydroxyproline colorimetric analysis.Immunocytochemical staining method was used to investigate the expression of collagen Ⅰ and Ⅲ.The mRNA expression of typeⅠ,type Ⅲ collagens and TGF?-1 were assayed by reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) and real-time PCR technique.Results Keloid fibroblast cell proliferation and collagen synthesis of fibroblasts were inhibited by quercetin in a dose-dependent manner.Significant inhibition was observed by the treatment with quercetin and radiation together.Immunocytochemical staining indicated the IOD of type I and Ⅲ collagen protein was down-regulated by quercetin and radiation.Both collagen Ⅰ and collagen Ⅲ gene in the quercetin groups showed a significantly decreased mRNA expression compared with that in the untreated group,especially in the group treated with both quercetin and X-ray.Procollagen gene expression was inhibited and then decreased type Ⅰ and Ⅲ protein syntheses of fibroblsts,particularly type Ⅰ procollagen gene(P
10.Incidence of Metallo-beta-lactamase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa and their Antibiotic Resistance
Xiaojun XIE ; Shaoyuan WU ; Chong WANG ; Zhongming ZENG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2009;0(14):-
OBJECTIVE To study incidence of metallo-beta-lactamase(MBL)-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa and their drug sensitivity.METHODS A total of 323 isolates of P.aeruginosa from Nanshan District of Shenzhen between Jun 2007 and Jun 2008 were subjected to susceptibility testing against various antibiotics and identified by ATB-Expression.Imipenem and meropenem resistant isolates were selected for the detection of MBL production by disc synergia test.Enhancement of inhibition zone around imipenem and meropenem discs impregnated with EDTA was found to confirme MBL production.RESULTS Totally 323 P.aeruginosa were isolated and MBL-producing accounted for 46(14.3%),drug resistance rate to imipenem and meropenem was respectively 45.4% and 26.3%.Colistin was the most sensitive to P.aeruginosa(96.9%).CONCLUSIONS Our findings show it needs to detect MBL producers,judiciously use carbapenems to prevent their spread.