1.Screening and identification of proteins interacting with HCMV UL132 protein
Fei ZOU ; Shuang WANG ; Si WU ; Zhengrong SUN
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2017;43(4):690-693,前插1
Objective:To screen the proteins interacting with the human cytomegalovirus(HCMV)UL132 protein from the human fetus brain cDNA library by using Yeast Two-Hybrid System, and to elucidate the possible mechanism of UL132 protein in congenital cytomegalovirus infection.Methods:The HCMV UL132 fragment was amplified by polymerase chain reaction,the amplified HCMV UL132 fragment and expression vector pGBKT7 were digested and purified,and the HCMV UL132 fragment was linked to the vector pGBKT7.The pGBKT7-UL132 was constructed and transformed to yeast AH109, then the Human Fetal Brain DNA Library DNA was transformed into AH109 yeast.Using HCMV UL132 as abait, a human fetus brain cDNA was screened and the proteins interacting with UL132 protein were searched, the positive clone was sequenced and analyzed by bioinformatics methods.Results:The bait expression vector pGBKT7-UL132 was successfully constructed.The results of double enzyme digestion showed that there were two visible bands of 800 and 7 000 bp, respectively.After transformation of library plasmid, the transformation efficiency was calculated, and the transformation efficiency was 6.6×103 cfu· μg-1.There were 95 blue clones by X-gal coloration reactionsequencing and there were 10 clones interacting with the protein encoded by UL141 protein.The BLAST analysis showed that 7 of them were highly homologous with CAML.Conclusion:CAML might be one interaction protein with HCMV UL132 in Human Fetus Brain cDNA Library,suggesting that the interaction may be associated with the invasion and proliferation of the HCMV.
2.Screening and Analysis of Proteins Interacting with HCMV UL145 from a Human Fetal Brain cDNA Library
Fei ZOU ; Shuang WANG ; Si WU ; Zhengrong SUN
Journal of China Medical University 2017;46(4):309-312
Objective To screen a human fetal brain cDNA library for proteins that can interact with HCMV UL145 using a yeast two-hybrid system.Methods A bait plasmid (pGBKT7-UL145) was constructed.Using HCMV UL145 as bait,a human fetal brain cDNA library was screened and proteins interacting with UL145 were identified using bioinformatic methods to sequence and analyze the positive clones.Results Three clones interacting with HCMV UL145 were found,and identified as FOXG1.Conclusion Several proteins interacting with HCMV UL145 in the human fetal brain cDNA library were identified as FOXG1,indicating that this protein may play an important role in the course of HCMV infection.
3.The variables in normalizing glomerular filtration rate
Fei LI ; Hongwei SI ; Jianhua GENG ; Shengzu CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2013;(3):238-240
Normalizing GFR with variables is important for non-cancer patients,especially for kidney donors.The most frequently evaluated variables are body surface area (BSA),extracellular fluid volume (ECV) and lean body mass (LBM).It is difficult to accurately quantify BSA and the power of BSA normalization decreases in children and obesity population.The ECV normalization is suitable for healthy children,but its clinical value decreases in patients with damaged renal function.The LBM can be accurately measured and has a larger serviceable range in the normalization.Although the influence factors of LBM should be extensively evaluated,the available data indicate that LBM is more suitable in the normalization of GFR than BSA and ECV.
4. Study on quality standard improving of Shenmai Dihuang Pills
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2017;48(2):299-304
Objective: To develop the quality standard for Shenmai Dihuang Pills (SDP). Methods: The TLC methods applied to identify MoutanCortex, CorniFructus, Alismatis Rhizoma, and GlehniaeRadix in the formulation were carried out according to the methods recorded in general rules of Chinese Pharmacopeia (2015 edition, volume 4). The contents of psoralen, iso psoralen, and paeonol were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography on a Diamonsil C18 column (250 mm ×4.6 mm, 5μm) with the mobile phase of acetonitrile (A)-0.1% formic acid (B) by gradient elution at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. The detection wavelength was set at 254 nm and the column temperature was controlled at 30℃. Results: There were good specificities of TLC for MoutanCortex, CorniFructu, Alismatis Rhizoma, and Glehniae Radix. The methodology validation for the assay of psoralen, iso psoralen, and paeonol presented that they were in good linear correlation in the ranges of 6.531-58.78, 6.115-55.04 and 20.40-183.6 μg/mL, with the regression equations of Y =1.523×104X-1.209×104 (r = 0.999 9), Y =1.809×104 X-1.523×104 (r = 0.999 9), and Y =2.760 ×104 X-1.683 ×104 (r = 0.999 9), respectively. The average recoveries were 100.4% (RSD 1.1%), 101.5% (1.3%), and 101.5% (0.79%).The content ranges of psoralen, isopsoralen, and paeonol from five different batches of SDP were 322.1-331.0, 298.0-350.1, and 929.5-982.7 μg/g, respectively. Conclusion: The established quality of TLC and HPLC methods are specific, reliable, accurate, and suitable, which can be successfully applied to the quality control for the preparation.
6.Evaluation of Sander Ⅱ appliance in the treatment of Angle Ⅱ malocclusion with mandibular retrusion of adolecents
Xinqin SI ; Xianglin LI ; Yang LI ; Yuxia HOU ; Fei WANG ; Feng PAN ; Lu LIU
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2016;32(2):248-251
Objective:To evaluate the effects of Sander Ⅱ appliance in the orthodontic treatment of adolescent ClassⅡmalocclusion. Methods:15 cases (6 male and 9 female)of adolescent ClassⅡ malocclusion with mandibular retrution were treated with Sander Ⅱappliance.Pre-treatment and post-treatment Lateral cephalogram measurements were traced and analyzed in terms of 28 indicators. SPSS 19.0 software package was used for paired t test.Results:After treatment,15 patients achieved remarkable improvement in the maxillofacial profile and normal overjet of teeth.The cephalometric analysis showed that ANB,OJ,H°and U1-E decreased(P <0. 05),SNB,B-OLP,Pg-OLP(mm),Ii-OLP,Ms-OLP(mm),Mi-OLP(mm),N-Me,ANS-Me,S-Go,Go-Gn,N'-Pg'/FH,Cm-Sn-Ls and Pg-Pg'increased(P <0.05).There was no significant change in SN-MP,SN-OL and Y-axis before and after treatment. Conclusion:Sander Ⅱ appliance is effective in the treatment of adolescent early Class Ⅱmalocclusion.
7.Characteristics of serum free fatty acid and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome
Dajun LOU ; Qiqian ZHU ; Weikun GONG ; Fei YE ; Haiyan DONG ; Dihua HUANG ; Xuwei SI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2015;23(6):351-355
Objective To investigate characteristics of free fatty acid (FFA) and high-sensitivity Creactive protein (hs-CRP) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome (MS) compared to those with type 2 diabetes mellitus without MS.Methods Totally 120 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who received blood glucose control in Shaoxing People's Hospital from January to June 2013 were recruited and divided into MS group (n =56) and non-MS group (n =64).The serum FFA profile of the patients was measured by enzymatic assay, and the serum hs-CRP level measured by particle-enhanced immuno-precipitation assay.Results The level of FFA was higher in the MS group than that in the non-MS group [(0.60 ±0.25) mmoL/L vs.(0.45 ±0.21) mmol/L, P =0.033].The level of hs-CRP was higher in the MS group than that in the non-MS group [5.29 (4.69-5.82) mg/L vs.0.73 (0.42-1.26) mg/L, P =0.000].The level of hs-CRP was higher in the patients with central obesity than that in those without central obesity [4.34 (0.91-5.46) mg/L vs.1.80 (0.82-3.27) mg/L, P=0.014], also higher in hypertensive patients than in non-hypertensive patients [5.21 (3.18-5.96) mg/L vs.2.93 (0.89-4.98) mg/L, P =0.012].Conclusions Serum FFA and hs-CRP concentrations may be significantly higher in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with MS.The increased levels of FFA and hs-CRP may play an important role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and MS.
8.Therapeutic Effect and Mechanism of Hydrotalcite on Experimental Gastric Ulcer
Fei SHEN ; Zizhong JI ; Shujie CHEN ; Lan WANG ; Yanfei FANG ; Jianmin SI
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology 2016;21(3):151-155
Background:Hydrotalcite has been used in the treatment of gastric ulcer,but its mechanism is not clear. Aims:To investigate the efficacy and mechanism of hydrotalcite on experimental gastric ulcer in rats. Methods:Experimental acetic acid-induced gastric ulcer model was established in rats. Model rats were randomly assigned into control group,low and high dose hydrotalcite groups,and 0. 9% NaCl solution,880 mg·kg - 1 ·d - 1 ,1 230 mg·kg - 1 ·d - 1 hydrotalcite were intragastrically administrated,respectively. After 14 days,macroscopic examination was performed;and HE staining, CD31 staining and VG staining were used to evaluate the histological maturity,AB-PAS staining,level of hexosamine, immunohistochemical staining,serum levels of epidermal growth factor( EGF),prostaglandin E2( PGE2 )were used to evaluate the functional maturity. Results:Compared with control group,ulcer index(UI)was significantly decreased in high dose hydrotalcite group(P < 0. 05). Thickness of restored mucosa was significantly increased(P < 0. 05),number of cystically dilated gland was significantly decreased(P < 0. 01),microvessel density(MVD),collagen fiber,secretion of mucus,level of hexosamine,expressions of EGF,EGR receptor(EGFR)and PGE2 ,serum levels of EGF and PGE2 were significantly increased in low and high hydrotalcite groups( P < 0. 05,P < 0. 01). Conclusions:Hydrotalcite could obviously improve the histological and functional maturity of regenerative mucosa,as well as the quality of ulcer healing. The mechanism might be related to the neutralization of gastric acid,enhancement of mucus-HCO3 - barrier and up-regulation of expressions of EGF and PGE2 .
9.Association of triglyceride with serum polyunsaturated fatty acid in patients with metabolic syndrome
Dajun LOU ; Qiqian ZHU ; Fei YE ; Duo LI ; Dihua HUANG ; Haiyan DONG ; Xuwei SI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2013;21(5):263-266
Objective To investigate the relationship between triglyceride and serum polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) in patients with metabolic syndrome (MS).Methods Totally 74 MS patients (MS group) and 62 healthy subjects (normal control group,NC group) were recruited from June 2011 to June 2012 in Shaoxing People's Hospital.Serum phospholipid fatty acid profiles were analyzed with capillary gas chromatography.Serum lipids were measured by enzymatic assay.Results The triglyceride concentration was significantly higher in MS group than that in NC group [(2.0 ±0.8) mmol/L vs.(1.3 ±0.5) mmol/L,P=0.000].The levels of n-3 PUFA,n-6 PUFA,and PUFA were significantly lower in MS group than those in NC group (9.8% ±2.2% vs.11.1% ±2.4%,P=0.002; 35.4% ±6.7% vs.39.5% ±7.8%,P=0.009; 45.2% ±8.9% vs.50.6% ±10.1%,P =0.000).Triglyceride concentration was inversely correlated with n-3 PUFA and PUFA levels (r =-0.42,P =0.008 ; r =-0.23,P =0.013).Conclusions n-3 PUFA,n-6 PUFA,and PUFA decrease in MS patients.Triglyceride concentration is inversely correlated with PUFA.
10.Clinical efficacy of ReCell(R ) technique in treatment of stable vitiligo
Ang ZENG ; Zhifei LIU ; Xiaojun WANG ; Lin ZHU ; Yihong JIA ; Fei LONG ; Loubin SI
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2014;20(6):444-446
Objective To evaluate the preliminary outcome of stable vitiligo treatment with ReCell(R )technique.Methods Six patients with stable vitiligo were treated with ReCell(R ) technique.In each patient,a thin razor-thickness cutaneous biopsy was harvested from uninvolved area near the vitiligo patches.It was then processed through the ReCell(R ) system and 1 ml autologous epidermal cell suspension was obtained.The lesion area was dermabraded using a diamond fraise wheel to the dermoepidermal junction.The cell suspension was then sprayed on the wound and covered with non-adhering dressings.Results The patients were followed up for 6 months.5 patients presented with repigmentaion in the treated area.There was no significant response in one patient who was diagnosed as systematic vitiligo.Conclusions The ReCell(R ) technique is an alternative treatment for stable vitiligo patients.The clinical outcome will be satisfactory when appropriate patients are selected.