1.Expression of tumor necrosis factor-α in ovarian carcinoma ascites and its meaning
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2012;35(1):50-52
ObjectiveTo investigate the relationship of ovarian cancer and the ascites levels of TNF-α,and to determine the value of elevated TNF-α ascites level on discriminating the feature of ascites.MethodsAscites levels of TNF-α of 59 specimens of epithelial ovarian tumor,9 specimens of peritoneal primary serous papillary carcinoma (PPSPC) and 6 specimens of endometriosis cyst were detected via ELISA.ResultsAscites levels of TNF-α of patients with EOC,PPSPC,BOT were significantly higher than those with BET and EM,and they were related to the clinical stage,tissue differentiation,lymph node metastasis and volume of ascites.ConclusionAscites levels of TNF-α have the high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis of ovarian cancer.It might be the tumor marker of ovarian cancer.
2.Design and implementation of a resident information input system based on the android platform
Zhuguang SHAO ; Qiusheng ZHAO ; Zhiwei JING
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2012;35(1):46-49
ObjectiveAn input system was designed to solve the current problems of slow creation of electronic health record caused by the difficulty of resident information input.MethodsThe system,based on the Android platform,was designed to collect and save information by using PDA devices,and to send the information to the remote receiver over the wireless network with the hybrid encryption of DES and RSA.The receiver saved the information into the relational database after decryption.ResultsThe system saved acquisition time greatly compared to the traditional method.The transmission speed,security and reception rate of the system could well satisfy the requirements of information collection.ConclusionThe system provides a better way to solving the problems of heavy workload,low efficiency and high error rate in information collection,and will play an important role in practical life.
3.Application of Mg-PLGA-rhbFGF stent on angiogenesis in hindlimb ischemia
Hanmei BAO ; Tianjun LIU ; Feng LV
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2012;35(1):33-36
ObjectiveTo prepare recombinant human basic fibroblast growth factor (rhbFGF) loaded magnesium-poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (Mg-PLGA) stent and to evaluate its angiogenesis effect in rat model of hindlimb ischemia.MethodsThe stent was prepared with spiral magnesium (Mg) and loaded with therapeutic agent rhbFGF and PLGA matrix.In vitro drug release study was carried out and the effect was evaluated using a standard animal model of rat hindlimb ischemia.A mechanical drill was conducted and the stent was implanted.The concentrations of Mg2+ in the muscle adjacent to the stent,rat plasma,urine and stools of the experimental animals were tested to analyze the degradation and metabolism of metal Mg.Immunohistochemical staining was performed to evaluate the angiogenesis effect of the stent.ResultsThe drug loaded in the stent could release continuously for about 4 weeks.The concentrations of Mg2+ in the rat plasma,urine and stools were within normal range.Immunohistochemical and quantitative analysis showed that the effect of Mg-PLGA-rhbFGF stent on angiogenesis of rat limb ischemia was better than that of the control group.ConclusionRhbFGF loaded MgPLGA stent could promote angiogenesis of rat limb ischemia,and it may provide theoretical basis for the critical patients suffered from lower limb ischemic disease.
4.Research progress in leucine-rich repeat (in FLⅡ) interacting protein 1
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2012;35(1):61-64
leucine-rich repeat (in FLⅡ) interacting protein 1(LRRFIP1) is a kind of transcription inhibitory factor which exists in tissue cells of various animals and human body.Its expression increases significantly in epidermal growth,tumors and cerebrovascular diseases.With transcription inhibition feature,it involves in the regulation of signal pathways and the platelet cytoskeleton component.It is also target gene of miRNA regulation and plays an important role in the process.This paper reviews the LRRFIP1 structure characteristics,distribution and function and its regulation mechanism.
5.Progress in the research on tumor drug-resistance mediated by cancer physical microenvironment
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2012;35(1):53-56
Anticancer drugs resistance is often ascribed to gene mutation,amplification or epigenetic changes that affect the uptake,metabolism or export of drugs at the cell level.Tumor physical microenvironment not only influences the drug distribution but also causes difference in cell proliferation rate and hypoxia or acidosis due to its heterogeneity,which could affect the tumor drug resistance.This review discusses the relationship between cancer physical microenvironment and drug resistance and the strategies for enhancement of the chemotherapy sensitivity through modification of the tumor physical microenvironments,as well as foreground of the research.
6.Study of rapid endotoxin detection based on interdigital gold electrode and SAW
Xiaohe YANG ; Hao YANG ; Xiaojun SHEN ; Weimin LV
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2012;35(1):21-23
ObjectiveTo establish a method of rapid detection of bacteria endotoxin based on interdigital gold electrode and surface acoustic wave (SAW).MethodsWith the carriers of 3-APTES and glutaral pentanedial,Polymyxin B (PMB) was immobilized on interdigital gold electrode,and then reacted with the bacteria endotoxin' s biological active material (lipopolysacchride,LPS) selectively.Double differential circuit based on SAW was employed to complete the detection.Two output oscillation signals were differentiated through mixer and the endotoxin content was described by frequency shift.ResultsThe experimental results indicated that there was a liner relationship between the frequency shift and endotoxin content within the content range of 75-130 EU/ml.ConclusionComparing with traditional method,the detection time is shortened to 10 minutes,the sensitivity is 13.8 KHz/(EU·mL-1),and repeatability is above 90%.
7.Determination of optical properties by measuring intensity distribution in tissue sample
Meixiu SUN ; Meiling KANG ; Yingxin LI ; Chunping ZHANG
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2012;35(1):14-17
Objective To design a new method of determining optical properties of biological tissue by measuring light intensity distribution.Methods The light distribution in Intralipid-10% suspension at 650 nm was measured by optical fiber probe.The optical parameters were derived from nonlinear regression of the diffusion equation for intensity.The distribution and anisotropy of intensity was abtained by the determined optical parameters and the diffusion equation for intensity.ResultsThis new method was feasible by comparing the experimental data with published results.ConclusionThe experiment results would provide useful information for radiative transfer equation,marine optical remote sensing measurement and laser therapeutic applications.-
8.Study on gene delivery system based on bisphosphonate-mediated gene-eluting stent
Yong WANG ; Mei YU ; Linhua HANG ; Guilei MA ; Fishbein ILIA ; S.alferiev IVAN ; J.levy ROBERT ; Cunxian SONG
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2012;35(1):3-7
ObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to investigate the incorporation of plasmid DNA (pDNA) onto a coronary stent by chemo-immuno-conjugation for achieving site-specific gene delivery.MethodsA gene eluting stent was fabricated by reacting with polyallylamine bisphosphonate (PAA-BP) to introduce amine reactive groups on the surface.Then an anti-DNA antibody was chemically coupled and pDNA was immunologically tethered on the stent surface.Radioactive-labeled antibody was used to evaluate binding capacity and stability.ResultsThe presence of amine groups on the modified stent surface was confirmed by XPS and AFM analysis.The isotope label assay indicated that the amount of antibody chemically linked on the stents was 15-fold higher than that of the control stent and its retention time was also significantly longer.ConclusionThe results suggested that a large amount of reactive amine groups were introduced on the PAA-BP modified 316L coronary stent surface.This study provide a potential metal surface modification method that could facilitate coupling and tethering of biological molecules such as anti-DNA antibody and plasmid DNA (pDNA) to achieve sustained and highly localized gene delivery for substrate-mediated gene transfection.
9.Study on mechanisms of multidrug resistance of tumors
Haihui LING ; Yanping ZHOU ; Jun LIU
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2012;35(1):57-60
Multidrug resistance (MDR) is one of the main reasons for failure in clinical treatment of cancer.A variety of different mechanisms involves in the occurrence and during the development of MDR.Exploiting the corresponding reversal drugs according to the mechanisms is the major route of solving MDR problems clinically.In this article,research of MDR mechanisms,at home and abroad is reviewed.
10.Isolation, identification and EGFP gene transfection of endothelial progenitor cells derived from human umbilical cord
Dunwan ZHU ; Liping SONG ; Lanxia LIU ; Xia DONG ; Hailing ZHANG ; Hai WANG ; Xigang LENG
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2012;35(1):42-45
ObjectiveTo isolate and identify endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) from human umbilical cord,and to study the cell proliferation and gene transfection of green fluorescent protein plasmid in vitro.MethodsEPCs were isolated from human umbilical cord in enzyme digestion method.The biological characteristics of EPCs were identified by flow cytometry and laser confocal microscope.The enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) gene transfection mediated by EPCs was investigated using Lipofectamine 2000 as transfection reagent.ResultsEndothelial progenitor cells isolated from umbilical cord formed typical endothelial cell colony 9 days later.These cellsdisplayed an improved positive expression of CD133 and kinase insert domain receptor (KDR).The endotheliallineage characteristics of expanded cells were confirmed by fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-UEA-1 binding and DiI-ac-LDL uptake assay with the aid of laser confocal microscope.The transfection results demonstrated high expression of EGFP taking EPCs as host cell.ConclusionEndothelial progenitor cells isolated from umbilical cord can be propagated and induced to differentiate into endothelial cells in the appropriate culture conditions.EPCs demonstrated to be an ideal carrier for gene and cell therapy.