1.Research advances in a tumor suppressor gene nitrogen permease regulator like 2
Lei YAO ; Dequan WU ; Zhiqiang TANG
Tumor 2010;(2):160-163
Objective:Tumor suppressor gene nitrogen permease regulator like 2 (NPRL2), also called tumor suppressor candidate gene 4 (TUSC4), widely exists in all kinds of human tissues and is highly conserved in different kinds of biological species. The expression of NPRL2 is markedly decreased in many human tumor tissues, such as lung cancer, breast cancer,renal carcinoma, et al. NPRL2 is located in human chromosome 3p2.13, and participates in DNA mismatch modification, regulation of signal transduction du-ring cell cycle progression, and apoptosis induction. NPRL2 gene inactivation is related with the initiation and progression of several malignant tumors. The mechanism underlying the tumor-inhibiting activity of NPRL2 gene is not clear and needs to be further investigated.
2.Study on Immunization with HBV Gene Vaccine Plus HBsAg Protein in Mice
Wenbo LI ; Xiuli ZHANG ; Zhiqiang YAO
Journal of Chinese Physician 2002;0(S1):-
0.05).Conclusion Immunization with HBV gene vaccines plus HBsAg protein has no better immune responses.
3.Diagnostic value of 4 kinds of serum autoantibodies in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Bin YI ; Huanqun ZHOU ; Run YAO ; Zhiqiang XIAO
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2010;33(8):747-751
Objective To analyze the diagnostic value of 4 serum autoantibodies in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients (anti-Rho-GDI-2, -HSP70, -CK19 and -LAP3 antibodies) using a serological proteomic approach. Methods The conditions for blocking, antigen concentrations and serum dilution were optimized to establish the ELISA method for detection of serum autoantibodies for Rho-GDI-2, HSP70, CK19 and LAP3. The serum concentrations of these autoantibodies were detected by the established method in 36 NPC patients, 20 other cancer patients and 20 healthy individuals. The statistical analysis was used to evaluate the diagnostic value of the 4 serum autoantibodies. Results The concentrations of 4 serum autoantibodies in the NPC patients were significantly higher than those in the healthy individuals(A450 values in NPC group of CK19, Rho-GDI-2, HSP70, LAP3 were 0. 188 8 ±0.047 3, 0.240 5 ± 0.024 7, 0. 116 8 ±0.025 3, 0.276 9 ±0.044 2 repectively. A450 values in healthy control group were 0.010 5 ±0.004 4, 0. 105 3 ±0. 016 9, 0. 098 6 ± 0. 014 0, 0. 149 8 ± 0. 033 1 respectively. F values were 4. 869, 15. 919, 10. 331,6. 369, respectively. P values were 0. 010, 0. 000, 0. 000, 0. 003, respectively). The sensitivities of antiRho-GDI-2, anti-HSP70, anti -CK19 and anti -LAP3 autoantibodies for diagnosis of NPC was 85.0%,75.0%, 75.0% and 75.0%, respectively, and the specificities were 58.9%, 80. 4%, 58. 9% and 57. 1%, respectively, anti-Rho-GDI-2 and anti-HSP70 achived the highest sensitivity and specificity respectively when single marker was analyzed. The sensitivity and specificity were 94. 4% and 95. 0%respectively when 4 markers was combined for analysis. Conclusion Detection of serum anti-Rbo-GDI-2,anti-HSP70, anti-CK19 and anti-IAP3 auotantibedios by ELISA may be of help in the screening and diagnosis for NPC.
4.Diagnosis and management of severe acute biliary pancreatitis
Wenxiu HU ; Kanyu YAO ; Zhiqiang HAN ; Haiping ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2013;(2):156-157
Severe acute biliary pancreatitis can be treated by nonsurgical and surgical approaches,and choice of the surgical techniques as well as its timing are the keys points to the whole therapy.Early enteral nutrition via placing nasointestinal feeding tube plays an important role in the nutritional support for patients with severe acute pancreatitis.This paper intends to explore the experience in standardizing the therapy for all similar cases via reviewing and summarizing the treating process of a typical patient with severe acute biliary pancreatitis.
5.Expression of some apoptosis-related genes in the lung tissues of rats with hypoxic pulmonary hypertension
Guansong WANG ; Guisheng QIAN ; Zhiqiang ZHAO ; Wei YAO
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2001;23(2):140-142
Objective To study the expressions of some apoptosis related to genes in lung tissues and their relationship to the pathogenesis in rats to hypoxic pulmonary hypertension (HPH). Methods A total of 60 rats were employed and equally divided into 5 groups, i.e. control, HPH, hemin, Tin Protoporphyrin (Snpp) and low concentration CO groups. Of them, the rats from middle 3 groups were treated with hypoxia under normal pressure for 7 h in every day, 3 weeks except Sunday. Hemin and Tin Protoporphyrin (Snpp) were given half an hour before hypoxia while low concentration CO after 2 h of hypoxia. The expression of bcl-2, bax, Fas and Fas ligand (FasL) were detected with immunohistochemical staining, in situ cell death detection, DNA fragment detection, and in situ hybridization. Results In low concentration CO and hemin group, typical DNA ladder bands and apoptotic cells were found in lung tissues, and the expressions of Fas, FasL, bax, and bcl-2 mRNA were increased in the epithelial cells of alveoli, vascular and bronchial walls. And the expression of bcl-2 mRNA was decreased than in hypoxic group. Conclusion CO can regulate the expression of bcl-2, bax, Fas and FasL, these apoptotic genes may involve in the regulation of cell apoptosis of lung tissues under HPH and play important roles in the genesis and development of chronic obstructive lung disorders.
6.The effect of microRNA-21-siRNA-lentivirus on biological behaviors in human hepatic cancer cell line HepG2
Zhiqiang TANG ; Lei YAO ; Guangxin JIN ; Dequan WU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2011;26(10):856-859
ObjectiveTo study the effect of lentivirus-mediated microRNA-21 RNAi on biological behaviors in human hepatic cancer cells.MethodsMicroRNA-21 specific siRNA gene was synthesized and cloned into the recombinant lentiviral vector,pGCSIL-GFP.HepG2 cells were infected by microRNA-21 siRNA recombinant lentivirus (miR-21-siRNA-Ⅳ).The HepG2 cells were devided into SI group,NC group and N group in vitro.The expression of the targets of miR-21 was detected by RT-PCR.Cell growth was analyzed by MTT assay.The invasion was dectected by tmnswell method.Apoptosis was detected by Hoechst33258.BALB/c nude mice were randomly divided into SI group and NC group.The growth of transplant tumors in BALB/c nude mice were observed.Results ( 1 ) The expression level of miR-21 was inhibited significantly by miR-21-siRNA-lⅣ.(2) The proliferation of HepG2 was also markedly suppressed in MTT at the 96 h point ( P =0.0031,P < 0.05 ).(3) The number of cells that migrated through the chamber of SI group decreased ( P =0.0004,P < 0.05 ).(4) The cell apopotosis in SI group increased markedly.In addition,the caspase 3 mRNA significantly increased ( P =0.0002,P < 0.05 ).( 5 ) Tumor growth curve was not statistically different between groups ( P =0.0002,P < 0.05 ).ConclusionsMicroRNA-21 specific siRNA suppresses the proliferation and migration of HepG2 cells and induces tumor cell apoptosis inhibiting the growth of transplanted tumor in Balb/c nude mice.
7.Characteristics of Scrub Typhus epidemic in Guangdong Province from 2006 to 2012
Tieqiang WANG ; Yunying YAO ; Xiqiang HUANG ; Zhiqiang PENG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2014;(4):429-432
Objective To analyze the prevalent feature and variant tendency of Scrub Typhus in Guangdong Province from 2006 to 2012, and provide a basis of strategy and measure on prevention and protection of Scrub Typhus. Methods Clinical information of all individual cases was gained from China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention. Cochran-Armitage trend χ2 test was used to describe the variance of Scrub Typhus incidence and the clinical cases of 2013 were predicted by autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model, while descriptive epidemiological analysis was adopted to describe the endemic distribution, seasonal characteristics and population distribution of Scrub Typhus. Results A total of 8 163 Scrub typhus cases were reported in Guangdong Province from 2006 to 2012. Annual mean incidence of the disease was 1.15/100 000 with the incidence showing an upward tendency (χ2 = 3 191.976, P < 0.01). There were 14 dead clinical cases reported with a fatality rate to be 1.72‰(14/8 163). Totally 3 166 people were predicted to infect Scrub Typhus in 2013 by ARIMA model. The disease was prevalent from the end of May to early October and the peak time was in late August (Z = 2 303.71, P < 0.01). The top five cities developed Scrub Typhus were Zhaoqing, Guangzhou, Yunfu, Shaoguan and Qingyuan. Male-female ratio was 1.00 ∶ 1.08 in all reported cases in which 52.78%(4 309/8 163) of them aged from 40 to 65 years old and 59.30%(4 841/8 163) of them were farmers. Conclusions The incidence of Scrub Typhus is rising in Guangdong Province, with the prevalent peak in summer and autumn, and rural populations are at high risk. The most effective preventions are strengthening health education , enhancing individual protection and protecting key populations in special districts.
8.Levels of Th2 cytokine receptors in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells of the patients with lupus erythematosus and its clinical significance
Xu YAO ; Yumei LI ; Wenzhong LI ; Zhiqiang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1999;0(12):-
Objective:To investigate the roles of Th2 cytokine receptors in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) and its clinical significance.Methods:RT-PCR technique was used to semiquantitatively analyze Th2 cytokine receptors mRNA expression in PBMC from 89 patients with SLE,double antibody sandwich ELISA was applied to determine Th2 cytokines in serum.Results:The positive Th2 cytokine receptors mRNA expression accounted for 100% among active SLE group(group Ⅰ),inactive SLE group(group Ⅱ) and control group(group Ⅲ).The mean levels of IL-4R mRNA expressions in group Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ were 0.604?0.147,0.40?0.13 and 0.37?0.07,respecitively.Compared with group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ,the mean level of IL-4R mRNA expressions in group Ⅰ was markedly increased(P=0.00),while there were no statistical differences between group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ(P=0.351).The mean levels of IL-6R mRNA expressions in group Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ were 0.902?0.273,0.519?0.11 and 0.573?0.24,respectively.Compared with group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ,the mean level of IL-6R mRNA expressions in group Ⅰ was markedly increased(P=0.00),while there were no statistical differences between group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ(P=0.289).The mean levels of IL-10R mRNA expressions in group Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ were 0.87?0.29,0.722?0.209 and 0.684?0.138,respectively.Compared with group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ,the mean level of IL-10R mRNA expressions in group Ⅰ was markedly increased(P=0.00),while there were no statistical differences between group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ(P=0.405).The mean levels of IL-4 in serum in group Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ were 105.57?29.17,51.17?16.69 and 23.73?6.24,respectively.Compared with group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ,the mean level of IL(4 in group Ⅰ was significantly higher than those in group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ(P=0.00),while that in group Ⅱ was higher than group Ⅲ(P=0.00).The mean levels of IL-6 in serum in group Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ were 71.89?20.02,17.96?6.93 and 0.035?0.035,respectively.Compared with group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ,the mean level of IL-6 in group Ⅰ was significantly higher than those in group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ(P=0.00),while that in group Ⅱ was higher than group Ⅲ(P=0.00).The mean levels of IL-10 in serum in group Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ were 32.32?11.51,18.66?6.63 and 0.289?0.867,respectively.Compared with group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ,the mean level of IL-10 in group Ⅰ was significantly higher than those in group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ(P=0.00),while that in group Ⅱ was higher than group Ⅲ(P=0.00).There were positive correlation between IL-4 and IL-4R in active group and inactive group(r=0.622-0.859,P
9.The effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on cerebral edema and neural function after minimally invasive surgery for intracerebral hemorrhage
Hongwei YAO ; Haiyun ZHOU ; Xuan CHEN ; Zhiqiang XIAO
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013;(1):48-50
Objective To investigate the influence of early hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy on cerebral edema and neural function in patients after minimally invasive surgery for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).Methods A random number table was used to divide 148 ICH surgery patients into a control group (n =75) and a treatment group (n =73).In the treatment group,HBO was administered in 51 cases 6-24 hours after surgery and then once a day for twenty days.Cerebral edema volume was measured by brain CT before the operation and on the 3rd,7th,14th and 21st day after the surgery.Neurological impairment was scored at the same time points.Results Average cerebral edema volume was significantly smaller in the treatment group than in the control group on the 7th,14th and 21st days,but not on the 3rd day.The neurological impairment scores (NIS) after therapy were significantly lower than that before therapy in both groups.The two groups' average scores were not significantly different before the operation or on the 3rd day,but they were significantly lower in the treatment group thereafter.Conclusion Early HBO therapy can significantly reduce cerebral edema and contribute to nerve functional recovery in patients after minimally invasive ICH surgery.
10.IDENTIFICATION OF PI3K/Akt PATHWAY RELATED GENES IN VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS SUBJECTED TO CYCLIC STRAIN
Qingping YAO ; Zhiqiang YAN ; Ling BAI ; Zonglai JIANG
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2002;0(06):-
Objective To screen out the PI3K/Akt pathway related genes in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) subjected to cyclic strain. Method VSMCs of rat aorta were subjected to cyclic strain (10 %, 1 Hz) by using a FX-4000T system. Phosphorylation of Akt was examined by Western blotting. Suppression subtractive hybridization (SSH) method was employed to analyze the differently expressed cDNA sequence between the strained VSMCs pretreated with and without wortmannin, a specific inhibitor of PI3K. These fragments were ligated with T vectors, screened through the blue-white screening system to establish cDNA library, and was sequenced and analyzed in GenBank with BLASTN search.Result Level of Akt phosphorylation of VSMCs was significantly enhanced by the mechanical strain compared with the control. Ten different expressed sequence tags (EST) were gained after sequencing 30 clones randomly selected from 54 white clones. There may be six genes related with the mechanical strain and cell signal PI3K/Akt, such as High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), Neural precursor cells expressed (Nedd4a), Cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (CDK5), Histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3), Ubiquitin-like 1 (Uble1a) and Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein H1 (hnRNP). Conclusion SSH is an effective and reliable approach to screen out the genes related with the mechanical strain and PI3K/Akt pathway in VSMCs.