1.Study on inhibitory mechanism of anti-melanoma drug isoliquiritigenin on tyrosinase
Dequan PANG ; Yingman WANG ; Weiguo ZHENG ; Yunfei DAI
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2015;(3):45-47
Objective To study the inhibitory mechanism of soliquiritigenin on tyrosinase.Methods The inhibition effect and inhibitory kinetics of tyrosinase induced by oliquiritigenin were investigated.The effect of isoliquiritigenin on A375 melanoma cell were preliminarily indicated.Results The inhibitory effect of isoliquiritigenin on monophenolase and diphenolase of tyrosinase was good, IC50 was (11.22 ±0.92) μM and (48.53 ±4.75) μM, isoliquiritigenin was a competitive inhibitor, the value of inhibition constant ( Ki ) was ( 12.14 ±0.54 ) μM.Isoliquiritigenin could inhibit the prolifevation of A375 cell significantly, and the tyrosinase activity and melanin synthesis decreased.Conclusion Isoliquiritigenin as a tyrosinase inhibitor, plays an important role in the regulation of melanin, which provides the theoretical basis for the clinical anti skin cancer.
2.Expressions of hepatocyte nuclear factor -1α and hepatocyte nuclear factor -4α in human hepatocellular carcinoma
Jie ZHENG ; Chengwei DONG ; Jiying JIANG ; Haoyun ZHANG ; Dequan WEI ; Jie DING
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2009;40(6):933-937
Objective To investigate the expression of hepatocyte nuclear factor-1α (HNF-1α) and hepatocyte nuclear factor-4α (HNF-4α) in human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and explore the function of HNF-1α and HNF-4α during HCC carcinogenesis and development. Methods Twenty-six specimens of hepatocellular carcinoma were collected. The expressions of HNF-1α and HNF-4α in HCC tissues and adjacent non-cancerous tissues were detected by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and immunohistochemistry staining. Results The mRNA levels of HNF-1α and HNF-4α were significantly lower in HCC tissues than that in adjacent non-cancerous tissues (0.818±0.371 vs. 0.383±0.102 for HNF-1α, P<0.05;0.846±0.384 vs. 0.397±0.105 for HNF-4α, P<0.05).The positive rates of HNF-1α and HNF-4α protein were significantly lower in HCC tissues than in adjacent non-cancerous tissues (92.3% vs. 42.3% for HNF-1α, P<0.05;96.2% vs. 50.0% for HNF-4α, P<0.05). The mRNA and protein expressions of HNF-1α and HNF-4α were correlated with tumor differentiation (P<0.05). There was a negative correlation between HNF-1α and HNF-4α mRNA expressions in HCC tissues.Conclusion The expressions of HNF-1α and HNF-4α are down-regulated in HCC, which might be related to carcinogenesis and development of HCC.
3.Relationship of plasma homocysteine and gene polymorphism of homocysteine metabolism related enzyme with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Lei SUN ; Li CHEN ; Jianmin REN ; Dequan WANG ; Xiuying ZHENG ; Ling XU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2000;0(06):-
Sixty cases of type 2 diabetes with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), 46 cases of type 2 diabetes without DPN and 50 healthy persons were recruited. Plasma homocysteine (Hcy), serum folic acid, vitamin B 12 levels and the mutations of Hcy metabolism related enzyme-methyhenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) were assayed in individuals in this study. The results showed that high Hcy, low folic acid and vitamin B 12 levels are related with DPN in the patients with type 2 diabetes. The mutation of MTHFR C677T is associated with diabetes, but not with DPN.
4.Effect of siRNA interfering vascular endothelial growth factor on radiation sensitization of malignant melanoma
Dequan PANG ; Yingman WANG ; Yunfei DAI ; Jing BAI ; Weiguo ZHENG ; Fengling GONG ; Zhiyu ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2015;(8):48-51
Objective To investigate the role of a small RNA interference against VEGF in radiation sensitivity in melanoma .Methods A375 human melanoma cell lines were transplanted into nude mice ,which with malignant melanoma were randomly divided into control group , VEGF negative plasmid group and VEGF positive plasmid group, followed by 4Gy irradiation twice a week for 2 weeks.The volume of tumor was calculated twice a week, the area of tumor necrosis was assayed by HE,the expression of VEGF in tumor was determined by Western-blot and Immunohistochemical. ResuIts The expression of VEGF in VEGF positive plasmid group decreased significantly (P<0.05), VEGF positive group had more tissue necrosis, tumor growth was significantly inhibited (P<0.05).ConcIusion siRNA-VEGF in tumor injection liposome encapsulated in malignant melanoma has a role in the radiation sensitization, which provides an experimental basis for the clinical development of targeted therapy combined with radiotherapy for the treatment of VEGF gene.
5.THE SILENCE OF SHORT HAIRPIN RNAs INDUCED Smad2 IN NIH/3T3 FIBROBLAST CELLS
Rong ZHENG ; Qi XIONG ; Siwen JIANG ; Bo ZUO ; Fenge LI ; Dequan XU ; Zhuqing REN ; Yuanzhu XIONG
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2002;0(05):-
Objective To construct five shRNA-expression plasmids and to investigate the expression of Smad2 in TGF-?/ Smads signal transduction treated with shRNA-expression plasmid.Methods Five shRNA-Smad2 DNA sequences from mRNA sequence of mouse Smad2 gene were designed and synthesized.DNA oligonucleotides encoding an appropriate shRNA were inserted to shRNA expression vector respectively.Five shRNA-Smad2 expression plasmids were obtained and then transfected into NIH/3T3 cells.The suppressed expression of Smad2 was assessed by RT-PCR and Western-blotting.Results The shRNA-expression plasmid numbered 2.4 could markedly reduce the expression of Smad2.The suppression effect of the RNAi-pool composed of four different plasmids was more obvious than that of any single.Conclusion The shRNA-expression plasmids were successfully constructed,which could specifically and effectively suppress the expression of Smad2.The method of using a mixture of RNAi plasmids to improve the RNAi efficiency was established.
6.The application effect of remazolam besylate in elderly hip fracture surgery and its impact on anesthesia recovery quality and bone metabolism indicators
Dequan ZHENG ; Qin HE ; Minxi CHEN ; Tanshou CHEN
Journal of Chinese Physician 2024;26(2):201-204
Objective:To explore the application effect of remazolam besylate in elderly hip fracture surgery and its impact on anesthesia recovery quality and bone metabolism indicators.Methods:A total of 100 elderly patients with hip fractures admitted to Ningde Hospital from January 2021 to April 2022 were selected, all of whom underwent hip replacement surgery. According to the random number table method, they were divided into an observation group ( n=50) and a control group ( n=50). We observed the use of drugs such as remifentanil besylate combined with sufentanil for anesthesia induction and remifentanil combined with other drugs for anesthesia maintenance; The control group received anesthesia induction with drugs such as midazolam combined with sufentanil, and anesthesia maintenance with drugs such as remifentanil. Comparisons were made between the analgesic effects of anesthesia, the quality of anesthesia recovery, and the levels of hemodynamic and bone metabolism indicators at different time points between the two groups. Results:The postoperative recovery time, eye opening time, and extubation time of the observation group were shorter than those of the control group (all P<0.05); The total incidence of restlessness and coughing was lower in the control group than in the control group ( P<0.05); There was no statistically significant difference in the levels of serum osteocalcin (BGP), parathyroid hormone (PTH), and bone alkaline phosphatase (BALP) between the two groups after treatment (all P>0.05); The heart rate (HR) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) of the observation group during skin cutting (T 2) and 5 minutes after extubation (T 3) were lower than those of the control group (all P<0.05), and SpO 2 was higher than that of the control group ( P<0.05). The excellent rate of anesthesia and analgesic effect in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Remazolam besylate has a good clinical effect in hip surgery, and the quality of anesthesia recovery is relatively high, but it has little effect on the postoperative bone metabolism indicators.
7.Study on the Diagnostic Value of Serum NPASDP-4 and MBP Level Expression with Cognitive Dysfunction and Severity in Parkinson's Disease Patients
Dequan ZHENG ; Hua JLANG ; Jinbiao LIN ; Yuhui HAN ; Qingjin LI ; Wei HUANG ; Yisen WU
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2024;39(3):17-23,59
Objective To explore the diagnostic value of serum neuronal Per-Arnt-Sim domain protein 4(NPASDP-4)and myelin basic protein(MBP)expression in patients with Parkinson's disease in relation to cognitive impairment(CI)and severity.Methods Selected and 138 Parkinson's disease patients admitted to the 909th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force of the People's Liberation Army of China as the Parkinson's disease group,and 69 healthy people in the physical examination center of the hospital were in the healthy control group.Patients with Parkinson's disease were divided into normal cognitive function group(n=55),mild CI group(n=51)and dementia group(n=32)according to whether CI occurred and its severity.General data of subjects was collected,the serum levels of NPASDP-4 and MBP were detected by ELISA,correlation analysis was adopted by Spearman rank correlation or Pearson linear correlation,diagnostic value was analyzed by ROC curve,and influencing factors were analyzed by multivariate Logistic regression.Results Compared with the healthy control group,the levels of serum NPASDP-4(6.75±0.48 ng/ml vs 2.38±0.31 ng/ml)and MBP(8.34±0.65 μg/L vs 3.54±0.42 μg/L)in the Parkinson's disease group were increased with statistical significance(r=68.751,55.761,all P<0.05).There were significant differences in H-Y stage among the normal cognitive function group,mild CI group and dementia group(x2=7.788,P<0.05).Compared with the group with normal cognitive function(47.92±11.63 score),the mild CI group(50.78±13.69 score)and the dementia group(41.95±10.36 score)showed an increase in UPDRS-Ⅲ scores,and the differences were statistically significant(H=6.672,all P<0.05).In normal cognitive function group,mild CI group and dementia group,the course of disease,and serum NPASDP-4(5.89±0.40,6.83±0.55,8.12±0.54 ng/ml)and MBP(6.65±0.56,8.94±0.69,10.27±0.70μg/L)levels were significantly increased(H=207.950,355.594,allP<0.05),while MMSE score(28.47±0.94,24.51±1.35,17.09±2.57 score),MoCA score(27.45±1.03,20.18±1.92,11.75±2.53 score)and GPCOG total score(13.47±0.69,10.25±1.04,8.97±0.82 score)were significantly decreased,and the differences were statistically significant(H=515.005,775.933,327.584,all P<0.05),respectively.The serum levels of NPASDP-4 and MBP in Parkinson's disease patients were significantly positively correlated with the course of disease(r=0.316,0.358),H-Y stage(r=0.345,0.384)and UPDRS-Ⅲ score(r=0.371,0.396),and significantly negatively correlated with MMSE score(r=-0.468,-0.517),MoCA score(r=-0.504,-0.569)and GPCOG total score(r=-0.527,-0.538)(all P<0.05),respectivey.The areas under the curve(AUC)of the serum levels of NPASDP-4,MBP and their combination in diagnosing of Parkinson's disease were 0.850,0.930 and 0.960,respectively.The AUC of the serum levels of NPASDP-4 and MBP and their combination in diagnosing the severity of CI in patients with Parkinson's disease were 0.866,0.803 and 0.933,respectively.H-Y stage metaphase[OR(95%CI):4.725(1.742~12.814)],H-Y stage advanced[OR(95%CI):5.083(1.919~13.464)],UPDRS-Ⅲ score[OR(95%CI):3.257(1.464~7.246)],NPASDP-4[OR(95%CI):5.324(1.516~18.701)]and MBP[OR(95%CI):5.769(2.459~13.533)]were the influential factors for CI in patients with Parkinson's disease(all P<0.05).NPASDP-4[OR(95%CI):4.768(2.382~9.543)]and MBP[OR(95%CI);5.846(3.141~10.882)]were the influential factors for the severity of CI in patients with Parkinson's disease(all P<0.05).Conclusion The serum levels of NPASDP-4 and MBP in patients with Parkinson's disease were high,and they were closely related to CI and its severity,which may have certain clinical diagnostic value.