1.Effect of acupuncturing Back-Shu points on gastrin, motilin of chronic atrophic gastritis model in rats
Gaiqin YANG ; Bingqi ZHANG ; Chengwen JIA ; Jia ZUO ; Songsong JIA
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;(9):819-820,823
Objective To study the effect of gastrin, motilin of chronic atrophic gastritis model in rats by acupuncturing at back-shu points. Methods 60 SD rats were randomly divided into blank control group, model control group, omeprazole group, back-shu points group, with 15 rats in each group, and to establish the model of chronic atrophic gastritis by irregular diet that given rats odd and even days. The blank control group, model control group were fed with normal saline, 2ml/time, 1 time/day. The omeprazole group was given oral gavage(Omeprazole 0.44 mg/kg, Clarithromycin 6.92 mg/kg, Metronidazole 7.6 mg/kg), 1 time/day. Back-shu points group received acupuncture at “Geshu”“Ganshu”“Pishu”“Weishu”“Shenshu”, retaining 15 min, 1 time/day. After 30 days, the content of ELSIA was used to detect the serum gastrin, motilin. Results ①GAS of model control group(54.25±5.70)pg/ml was significantly decreased compared with blank control group(66.63± 5.99)pg/ml, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Compared with the model control group, GAS content of omeprazole group(62.70±8.55)pg/ml and back-shu Points group(66.27±3.79)pg/ml were higher, showed significant differences(P<0.05). ②MOT of model control group(223.60±17.83)pg/ml was significantly increased compared with the blank control group(188.45 ± 8.90)pg/ml, the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). MOT of omeprazole group(200.16 ± 4.38)pg/ml and back-shu Points group(190.11±10.04)pg/ml were lower than those in the model control group, there was statistically significant difference(P<0.05). Conclusion Acupuncturing at back-shu acupoints can increase the content of GAS, reduce content of MOT, regulate gastrointestinal hormone in rats of chronic atrophic gastritis model.
2. Extraction, isolation, and structure elucidation of two new triterpene glycosides from sea cucumber Holothuria nobilis
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2011;42(8):1467-1472
Objective: To study the constituents from the sea cucumber Holothuria nobilis. Methods: The compounds of the sea cucumber were separated by multi-chromatography and their structures were elucidated by physico-chemical and spectral analyses. Results: Two new triterpene glycosides were isolated and their structures have been deduced by extensive spectral analysis (IR, 2D-NMR, and ESI-MS) and chemical structures as 3-O-{3″″-O-methyl-β-D- glucopyranosyl-(1→3)-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D- quinovopyranosyl-(1→2)-4′-O-sulfate-β-D-xylopyranosyl} -holosta-22, 25-epoxy-9-ene-3β, 12α, 17α, 25β-tetraol- sodium salt (nobiliside I, 1) and 3-O-{β-D-quinovopyranosyl-(1→2) 4′-O-sulfate-β-D-xylopyranosyl}-holoshillaside 18 (16)-lactone-22, 25-epoxy-9-ene-3β, 12α, 17α-triol sodium (nobiliside II, 2). Conclusion: Two aglycons are both new compounds named nobiliside I and nobiliside II.
3. Two new triterpene glycosides from Stichopus variegatus
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2011;42(1):10-14
Objective: To study the constituents from the sea cucumber, Stichopus variegatus. Methods: The crude saponins of S. variegatus were desulfated with pyridine-dioxane (1:1), the desulfated products were separated by multi-chromatography to afford two compounds. Results: On the basis of chemical methods and spectral evidences, especially 2D-NMR and ESI-MS, these two compounds were identified as 3-0-[β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→2)-4′-O- sulfate-β-D-xylopyranosyl]-holosta-9-ene-3β,12α,17α, 25β-tetraol sodium salt, named as variegatuside A (1) and 16β-acetoxy-3-O-β-D-xylopyranosyl-holosta-22,25-epoxy-9-ene-3β, 12α,17α-triol, named as variegatuside B (2). Conclusion: Compounds 1 and 2 are new compounds.
5.Clinical application of combined detection of serum tumor markers in diagnosis of lung cancer
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2013;20(18):2775-2776
Objective To investigate the significance of combined detection of serum tumor markers in the diagnosis of lung cancer,and to select the most sensitive serum tumor markers.Methods Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect the serum tumor markers of 62 lung cancer patients and 62 healthy persons,who were neuron specific enolase enzyme (NES),carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA 125),cytokeratin 19 (CYFRA21-1) and carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA).Results The level of serum CEA,CA125,CYFRA21-1,and NES of the lung cancer group were all higher than those of the control group (all P < 0.05).Among the four kinds of tumor markers,CA125 had the highest sensitivity(59.7%),which was followed by CEA(53.2%).The sensitivity of the four kinds of joint detection was 87.1%,the highest sensitivity of three markers joint detection was CEA + CA125 + CYFRA21-1 (87.1%),while that of the two kinds of joint detection was CEA + CA125 (75.8%).Conclusion There are high clinical significance in the diagnosis of lung cancer with four kinds of serum tumor markers,CEA + CA125 + CYFRA21-1 can be used as the best markers for joint detection of lung cancer with high sensitivity.
6.HOXA5 gene and tumor
Journal of International Oncology 2011;38(9):652-656
As a member of homeobox gene family,HOXA5 is expressed in many organs and can regulate gene expression,cell differentiation and morphogenesis.Its structure and (or) function abnormalities are closely related to the development of leukemia,breast cancer,brain hemangioma,hepatocellular carcinoma and so on.Researching the relationships between HOXA5 and tumors contributes to cancer diagnosis,treatment and prevention.
7.Inhibitory effect and its molecular mechanisms of MicroRNA-34a on human na-sopharyngeal carcinoma CNE-2 cell line subcutaneous xenograft tumor in nude mice
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2015;(7):912-916
Objective:To investigate the inhibitory effect and its possible molecular mechanisms of MicroRNA-34a(miR-34a) on the human nasopharyngeal carcinoma CNE-2 cell line subcutaneous xenograft tumor in nude mice.Methods: The human nasopharyngeal carcinoma CNE-2 cell line was cultured in vitro.miR-34a and Scrambled miRNA recombinant plasmids were successfully established and stably transfected into CNE-2 cells.Fifteen six-week-old male nude mice were divided randomly into three groups:miR-34a group(5 mice) ,Scrambled miRNA group(5 mice) ,Blank control group(5 mice).Different CNE-2 cells were subcuta-neously injected on the back near right lower limb.Tumor volumes were examined every 7 days.Mice were executed on the 35 days,and the eventual average tumor volumes and weights were examined.Total RNA and protein were isolated from tumors,and the expression of miR-34a,CDK6,and Bcl-2 mRNA and protein were determined by qRT-PCR and western blot,respectively.Results: The relative expressions of miR-34a was significantly up-regulated in miR-34a transfected group compared to Scrambled miRNA transfected group (P<0.05).Eight subcutaneous xenograft tumor models were successfully established.The nude mice of miR-34a transfected group appeared a smaller tumor volume compared to the other two groups at the beginning of 21th day( P<0.05).The eventual average tumor volumes in miR-34a group,Scrambled miRNA group and blank control group were(351.37±98.19)mm3,(798.75±91.04)mm3 and
(849.62±101.32) mm3 ,respectively,and the eventual average tumor weights in miR-34a group,Scrambled miRNA group and blank control group were(0.81±0.13)g,(1.47±0.21)g and(1.58±0.37)g,respectively.Both the eventual average tumor volumes and weights in miR-34a group were lower compared to the other two groups(P<0.05).qRT-PCR results revealed that the expression of miR-34a in miR-34a transfected group was significantly higher than in the other two groups,while the mRNA and protein expression of CDK6 and Bcl-2 were lower than the other two groups ( P<0.05 ) .Conclusion: miR-34a may inhibit the growth of human nasopharyngeal carcinoma CNE-2 cell line subcutaneous xenograft tumor in nude mice by down-regulating CDK6 and Bcl-2.
8.Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 and coronary heart disease
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(7):493-497
Lp-PLA2 is widely concerned in recent years as a vascular inflammation factor that plays an important role in the development of atherosclerosis .The level of plasma Lp-PLA2 is related to the stability of carotid artery atherosclerotic plaque .it is an independent predictor of coronary heart disease risk . Its specific inhibitor Darapladib also becomes a hotspot of clinical cardiovascular pharmaceutical research . However,two randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, international, multicenter, event-driven trials, STABILITY and SOLID-TIMI 52, have shown that Darapladib could not significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.
9.Research on correlation between thyroid hormones and serum lipid profile during pregnancy
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2015;(17):2805-2808
Objective To investigate the relationship of thyroid hormones and serum lipid profile during Pregnancy. Methods 30 cases of healthy pregnant women were recruited in the study. The thyrotropin (TSH), free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4) and serum lipid profile were examined at 9 ~ 12, 14 ~ 17, 23 ~ 26 and 37 ~ 40 weeks of gestation and the correlations between them were analyzed. Results Positive correlation could be found between serum TSH and total cholesterol (CHOL), triglyceride (TRIG), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), ApolipoproteinA-I (APOA-I), ApolipoproteinB (APOB). Negative correlations could be found between serum FT3, FT4 and total cholesterol (CHOL), triglyceride (TRIG), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), ApolipoproteinA-I (APOA-I), ApolipoproteinB (APOB). And no correlation was found between serum thyroid hormones and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). Conclusion The thyroid hormones were closely related to serum lipid profile except of HDL-C.
10.Clinical Experience of Professor Zhang Juan in Treating Elderly Diabetic Constipation
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2015;(10):750-752
Objective] To explore the clinical experience of Professor Zhang Juan on Elderly Diabetic Constipation and hope to provide a new perspective for future study about Chinese medicine treatment of Diabetes Mellitus(DM).[Method] Reviewed 103 cases from Sep. 2014 till now who were older than 65,diagnosed with DM and had constipation as primary symptom. Analyzed and summarized the syndrome differentiation and treatment of the cases. [Results] According to the etiology and pathogenesis of Elderly Diabetic Constipation ,Professor Zhang deems that its pathogenesis takes place in two stages:one is spleen deficiency,the other is kidney deficiency and proposes the therapy of“treat the middle-jiao if others are not working”,“nourish the natal qi with post-natal qi”,“combine disease,syndrome and symptom”and“treat in stages”.[Conclusion] The treatment on Elderly Diabetic Constipation raised by Professor Zhang is effective and her clinical experience has important clinical value .