Objective To study the constituents in Melastoma dodecandrum.Methods The constituents were isolated by chromatographic methods,and their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic evidences.Results Five compounds were purified and their structures were identified as: daucosterol(Ⅰ),oleanolic acid(Ⅱ),avicularin(Ⅲ),3,7,4′-trimethoxyquercetin(Ⅳ),and atractylenolidone(Ⅴ).Conclusion Compound Ⅴ is a new chemical constituent named atractylenolidone.Compound Ⅳ is isolated from M.dodecandrum for the first time.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the aberrance of histone H3 lysine 4 trimethylation (H3K4me3) in patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN).

METHODSIn 15 patients with IgAN and 15 healthy volunteers, H3K4me3 variations in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were analyzed using chromatin immunoprecipitation and microarray analysis (ChIP-chip). ChIP real-time PCR was used to validate the microarray results. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) was carried out to examine the correlations between the mRNA expression profiles and H3K4me3 levels.

RESULTSWe identified 83 genes that displayed significant H3K4me3 differences in IgAN patients compared with healthy subjects. Among them, 39 genes showed increased H3K4me3 and 44 genes had decreased H3K4me3 levels. The results of ChIP real-time PCR were well consistent with the microarray data. Quantitative RT-PCR revealed the correlations between the mRNA expressions and the methylation levels of H3K4me3.

CONCLUSIONIgAN patients have significant alterations in H3K4me3, and the genes with aberrant H3K4me3 may provide insights into the pathogenesis of IgAN.

Case-Control Studies ; CpG Islands ; genetics ; DNA Methylation ; Female ; Glomerulonephritis, IGA ; genetics ; metabolism ; Histones ; genetics ; metabolism ; Humans ; Leukocytes, Mononuclear ; metabolism ; Lysine ; genetics ; metabolism ; Male

OBJECTIVETo study gene expression profiling in human type I and II endometrial carcinoma.

METHODSSix Affymetrix human genome genechips were utilized to investigate the differences in gene expression profiles between type I and II endometrial carcinoma with bioinformatic analysis.

RESULTSMany genes were highly expressed in estrogen-dependent endometrial carcinoma, and some of them were involved in the metabolism and conversion of estrogen, while some others in estrogen regulation. CYP2C9, for instance, was involved in the conversion of estrogen sulfate to 16-hydroxy sulfate metabolite, DDC in estrogen-dependent pathogenesis of endometrial carcinoma possibly by DDC interaction with AR to enhance steroid receptor transcription.

CONCLUSIONHigh expression of these genes in estrogen-dependent endometrial carcinoma may provide insights into their roles in the pathogenesis and prognosis of this malignancy.

Adenocarcinoma ; genetics ; pathology ; Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell ; genetics ; pathology ; Endometrial Neoplasms ; classification ; genetics ; pathology ; Female ; Gene Expression Profiling ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; Humans ; Microarray Analysis ; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the role of gastric mucosa apoptosis in the stress of ischemic stroke, and to discuss the relationship between gastric mucosa apoptosis and gastric barrier.

METHODSTen dogs were artificially made ischemic stroke by operation (IS group), and another 10 shamly-operated dogs were served as control group. Sucrose permeability were measured after the operation. All dogs were sacrificed 24 hours after operation to measure the gastric mucosal apoptosis index, gastric gross classification, and histological score.

RESULTSThe gastric mucosal apoptosis index in the IS group were significantly higher than in the control group (14.83 +/- 4.41 vs. 5.60 +/- 2.61, P < 0.05). The gastric mucosal apoptosis index were correlated with the sucrose permeability (r = 0. 89, P < 0.05) , gastric gross classification (r = 0. 87, P < 0.05), and histological score (r = 0.92, P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONSAlthough ischemic stroke will not cause the obvious damage in the respiratory and circulatory system, it is responsible for the apoptosis of epithelial cell in the gastric mucosa and gastric barrier dysfunction. The apoptosis index is closely correlated with the damage of the function and morphology of the gastric barrier, indicating that the epithelial cell apoptosis acceleration in the gastric mucosa may result in the damage of gastric barrier function.

Animals ; Apoptosis ; physiology ; Dogs ; Epithelial Cells ; pathology ; Gastric Mucosa ; pathology ; In Situ Nick-End Labeling ; Random Allocation ; Stroke ; pathology ; physiopathology

OBJECTIVETo investigate an ideal method for finger reconstruction with extended the second toe flap transfer.

METHODSThe second toe free flap was created, combined with an pedicled skin flap from the fibular side of the great toe inlaid in the ventral side of the second toe, a double-wing flap and the distal part of the metatarsal bone. The composite free flap was transferred by vascular anastomosis for finger reconstruction.

RESULTSThe reconstructed finger exhibited nice looking and better function. The procedure had little influence to the appearance and function of the donor foot.

CONCLUSIONThis method is effective in ameliorating the appearance and function of the reconstructed finger with the second toe transfer.

Adult ; Female ; Fingers ; surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures ; methods ; Surgical Flaps ; blood supply ; Toes ; surgery ; Treatment Outcome

Objective To build a rat model of intrauterine adhesion (IUA) by whole layer removal of endometrium in order to provide a suitable animal model for the treatment and experimental study of endometrial lesions and IUA.Methods According to different scopes of endometrial excision,105 female SD rats were divided into group A (2.5 cm × 0.5 cm),group B (2.5 cm × 0.25 cm) and group C (sham operation group) with 35 rats in each group.Uterine tissues of rats were collected 3,7,15 and 30 days after surgery.The ratio of uterine cavity narrow and congestion was recorded,the number of glands in the endometrium and the ratio of endometrial fibrosis area was counted,microvascular density (MVD) was measured,and pregnancy rate of rats in each group were observed to compare the two excision methods.Results The ratio of fibrosis area in group A and group B (0.892 ± 0.068,0.562 ± 0.027) were higher than that in group C (0.374 ± 0.074).Uterus patency scores in group A and group B (1.87 ± 0.16,1.20 ± 0.17) were both significantly higher than that in group C (0.68 ±0.098).The differences were statistically significant (P ＜ 0.001).The numbers of glands in the endometrium 30 days after surgery in group A,B and C were 7.35 ± 2.19,14.5 ± 2.43 and 15.56 ± 2.63,respectively,significantly less in group A than that in group B and C (both P＜0.001),while there was no statistical difference between group B and C (P =0.054).The MVD in group A,B and C were 16.06 ± 2.11,24.6 ± 2.34 and 26.37 ± 5.09,respectively,significantly less in group A than that in group B and C (both P＜0.001),while there was no statistical differences between group B and C (P=0.303).The rates of pregnancy in group A,B and C were 20％,33.3％ and 100％,respectively,obviously lower in group A than that in group B and C (P＜0.05).Conclusions The method of whole layer removal of endometriun had a high success rate in establishing a stable and effective rat model of IUA.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the protective effects on allografts and the possible mechanism of adeno-associated heme-oxygenase-1 (AdHO-1) gene therapy against chronic rejection injury.

METHODSEx vivo AdHO-1 gene therapy was performed in vascular and renal transplantation models. The structure and function, the expression of therapeutic genes and proteins, and the immune modulation were analyzed.

RESULTSAdHO-1 gene therapy protected renal transplant against chronic rejection, but the effect was not as remarkable as that in vascular transplant. The transfected empty vehicle aggravated chronic rejection damage in renal transplantation. AdHO-1 decreased the infiltration of macrophages and CD4(+) T cells.

CONCLUSIONSAdHO-1 gene therapy can lessen damage of chronic rejection in allografts. It plays roles by protecting transplants, down-regulating immune response and inducing immune deviation.

Adenoviridae ; genetics ; Animals ; Blood Vessels ; transplantation ; CD4 Lymphocyte Count ; Chronic Disease ; Genetic Therapy ; methods ; Genetic Vectors ; Graft Rejection ; etiology ; prevention & control ; Graft Survival ; Heme Oxygenase-1 ; genetics ; Kidney Transplantation ; adverse effects ; methods ; Macrophages ; pathology ; Male ; Rats ; Rats, Inbred Lew ; Transfection ; Transplantation, Homologous

Animals ; Cellular Reprogramming ; Dentate Gyrus ; cytology ; Fibroblasts ; cytology ; Mice ; Neural Stem Cells ; cytology ; transplantation ; Swine

OBJECTIVE: To explore the correlation among gingival thickness (GT), underlying alveolar bone thickness (BT), and other periodontal biotype characteristics in the maxillary anterior. METHODS: A total of 40 young volunteers with healthy periodontal were involved in this research. The periodontal probe was previously used to divide the gingiva from thick to thin. Two records were measured by cone beam CT (CBCT) GT, which was measured at the cement-enamel junction level; and BT, which was measured at 3 locations: 1, 3, 5 mm below the alveolar crest. Oral and gypsum measurements were used to analyze the associations of the crown width/crown length ratio (CW/CL), the keratinized mucosa width (KM), and the free gingival margin curvature. RESULTS: Significant difference in the GT was observed between the thick and thin biotypes, which were divided by periodontal probe (P<0.01). Difference was observed in each periodontal biotype characteristic between the thick (GT≥1 mm) and thin biotypes (GT<1 mm) (P<0.05). BT was positively associated with GT (r=0.293, P=0.001), CW/CL (r=0.273, P=0.003), KM (r=0.291, P=0.001), and free gingival margin curvature (r=0.290, P=0.001). CONCLUSIONS The transparency of the probing in the sulcus could analyze the GT qualitatively. The thick and thin biotypes have different periodontal biotype characteristics. Compared with individuals with thick biotype, those with thin biotype are susceptible to risk dental aesthetic.
Alveolar Process ; Cone-Beam Computed Tomography ; Gingiva ; Humans ; Maxilla ; Tooth Crown

Polysaccharides from numerous traditional Chinese medicines have been proven as the bioactive ingredients and are hence used as the quality control markers. However, the assessment criteria always show a poor specificity, due to the lack of systematic comparison among the analogous herbs. In the present study, two similar materials, namely sea-tangle and sargassum, were selected as the model herbs to develop more specific methods for quality control. Two well-established methods, determination of the total polysaccharides content and monosaccharides composition analysis, were both employed. Based upon the quantitative results, the evaluation criteria of the polysaccharides contents of not less than 2.0% and 1.7% were proposed for sea-tangle and sargassum, respectively. Nine identical monosaccharide derivatives appeared on the HPLC chromatograms of the hydrolysis and derivatized solutions of the two drugs. Principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis using the peak areas of monosaccharides derivatives as the variables were performed, and the results indicated that mannuronic acid and xylose with the opposite concentrations in the two drugs were the differential components. A discriminative criterion using the peak area ratio of these two monosaccharides derivatives was proposed for the qualitative identification. In conclusion, a more specific and quantitative quality control method was developed for sea-tangle and sargassum.
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; methods ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; Laminaria ; chemistry ; Plant Extracts ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Polysaccharides ; chemistry ; Quality Control ; Sargassum ; chemistry ; Seaweed ; chemistry