1.Bimolecular Fluorescence Complementation Assay:Application in The Study of Protein-protein Interaction
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2006;0(06):-
Bimolecular fluorescence complementation (BiFC) assay is an innovative approach to investigate protein interactions, based on the reassembly of protein fragments of the fluorescent proteins which directly report interactions. The fluorescent proteins tolerate circular permutation and insertions of foreign proteins with maintenance of fluorescence. So when the proteins fused to the reporter fragments interact with each other, a direct readout of the association would be given from the facilitating reassembly of the active reporter protein. Moreover, with distinct spectra difference of the fluorescent protein family members, BiFC assay is expanded to multicolor BiFC assay which enables visualization of interactions between different proteins in the same cell and comparison of the efficiencies of complex formation with alternative interaction partners. From it first reported in Molecular Cell in 2002 till now, this approach has been used on the networks of protein interaction in mammal cells, plant cells or even E.coli, and researches on transcription factors, G protein ?? dimmers, protein ubiqutination and so on.
2.Novel therapeutic targets for post-traumatic stress disorder:endocannabinoid system
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2017;33(2):375-379
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a kind of mental disorder that usually occurs after life-threatening and strong mental traumas .Clinical studies showed that the PTSD patients are 3 times more likely to have can-nabis as compared with the healthy people .The use of cannabinoids has a close relationship with the occurrence and clini-cal manifestations of PTSD .Experimental studies revealed that endocannabinoid ( eCB) signal alterations in animal models of PTSD influenced fear memory of the animals , suggesting a close correlation between the eCB system and the pathogenesis of PTSD.Given that the eCB system was reported to regulate affective states and participate in memory consolidation , re-trieval and extinction , targeting the eCB system may improve the emotional and cognitive features of PTSD , thereby holding out great promise for the development of novel approaches for clinical treatment of PTSD .
3.Laparoscopic high selective ligation of spermatic veins for treatment of varicocele
Hanguo JING ; Lizhi HUO ; Shouxian YUAN
Chinese Journal of Urology 2010;31(7):493-495
Objective To discuss the treatment choices of varicocele by laparoscopic. Methods Retrospective analysis clinical datas of 337 patients with primary varicocele above grade Ⅱ.All of them were treated by operation and followed-up,238 cases had scrotum pain.265 cases were infertility after married.History of diseases was between 1-13 years.249(197 patients with infertility)were treated with laparoscopic high selective ligation of spermatic veins,as Group A.88(68 patiets with infertility)were treated with laparoscopic cluster ligation,as Group B.The clinical data were compared. Results Three hundreds and thirty-seven cases were followed-up 2 years after operation.The operative times of two groups were(38.04±10.9)min、(19.04±7.5)min,the incidences of hydrocelewere 0.4%(1/249),11.3%(10/88);theincidences oftesticular atrophywere 0%(0/249),3.4%(3/88);the improving rates of semen quality in 3 months were 77.1%(192/249),62.5%(55/88);the spontaneous pregnant rates of his spouses in 2 years were 56.8%(112/197),39.7%(27/68).There were significant differences among the 2 groups(P<0.05).The recurrence rates were 5.6%(14/249),4.5%(4/88),there was no significant difference among the 2 groups(P>0.05). Conclusion Laparoscopic high selective ligation of spermatic veins in this study had less complications,higher improving rates of semen quality and pregnant rates.
4.The diagnosis comparative analysis for patients with FLLDH by CT and MRI
Yaozeng XIE ; Xiaokai HUO ; Jing ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2014;21(12):1791-1792
Objective To investigate and analyze the diagnostic imaging features of patients with far lateral lumbar disc herniation (FLLDH) by CT and MRI.Methods 38 patients with FLLDH were diagnosed,and its radiology imaging diagnosis and clinical characteristics were analyzed.The main positive results of intervertebral disc herniation segment by CT and MRI scanning and its imaging features were observed.Results The positive of CT scans was 94.74% (36/38),MRI scans was 100% (38/38),the difference was not statistically significant (x2 =2.89,P >0.05) ;disc segments were mainly in L3-4 and L4-5 segments respectively,MRI scans were 34.21% (13/38) and 39.47% (15/38),CT scans were 3 1.58% (12/38) and 39.47% (15/38) ;22 cases with hummocky,8 cases with semicircular,irregular triangular shape and 3 cases respectively ;4 cases with foramen medial,18 cases with lateral foramen,14 cases of mixed type;prominence of < 3 mm was 13 cases,20 cases with 4 to 7 mm,8 cases with more than 7mm.Conclusion CT and MRI examination can accurately diagnose FLLDH and judge its location,extent and clinical timely treatment has important clinical application value.
5.Value of minimally invasive biopsy with mammotome system in diagnose of early breast cancer
Jing LYU ; Yanping HUO ; Xinguang QIU
Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2014;8(5):378-379
Objective To summarize the experience of mammotome minimally invasive biopsy in detection of early breast cancer.Methods 1000 cases with breast lesions underwent minimally invasive surgery under imaging guided mammotome.Results By intraoperative frozen section,10 cases of early breast cancer was found,with 3 millimetre as the minimum lesion diameter,among whom 4 cases were intraductal carcinoma,5 cases were infiltrating ductal carcinoma,and 1 case was mixed carcinoma.Axillary lymph node metastasis was found in only 1 case.Conclusions Non-palpable small lesions cant be ignored.Ultrasound-guided mammotome minimally invasive surgery can accurately position and specifically diagnose non-palpable small lesions or multiple lesions,as well as suspicious malignant lesions.Benign lesions can be directly resected by uhrasound-guided mammotome minimally invasive surgery,which is of great value in detection of early breast cancer.
6.Dosimetry of conformal radiotherapy, field-in-field intensity-modulated radiotherapy, and inverse-planned intensity-modulated radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery for left-sided breast cancer: a comparative analysis
Wen HUO ; Bo NING ; Jing HU ; Mei XU ; Gang LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2016;25(7):745-747
Objective To investigate the differences in dosimetry between conformal radiotherapy (CRT),field-in-field intensity-modulated radiotherapy (FIF-IMRT),and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) after breast-conserving surgery for left-sided breast cancer.Methods A total of 31 patients who underwent breast-conserving surgery for left-sided breast cancer were randomly selected,and the plans for CRT,FIF-IMRT,and IMRT were developed.The dose-volume histogram (DVH) was used for self-control study,and the non-parametric test was used to compare the differences in target volume and doses to organs at risk (OARs).Results All the three methods met the requirements of the prescribed doses.The CRT group had a higher V105 of the target volume and higher heart V30 and Dmax (P=0.000,0.000,0.000).The IMRT group had higher V5 and Dmean (P=0.000,0.000),as well as a higher lung V5 and a lower lung V40 (P=0.000,0.000).The FIF-IMRT group had the lowest Dmean (P=0.000),and the IMRT group had significantly higher Dmean and Dmax of the right lung and the spinal cord than the other two groups (P=0.000,0.000,0.000,0.000).The FIF-IMRT group had a significantly lower single hop count than the other two groups (P=0.000).Conclusions CRT has a good dose distribution in the target volume,but greatly injures the surrounding tissues.FIF-IMRT can well protect OARs and cause less damage to the device.
7.Study on Quantitative Structure-Retention Relationships of Microemulsion Electrokinetic ChromatographyUsing Phospholipids as Surfactant
Jing SONG ; Yuan ZHENG ; Changhong HUO ; Jianfang LIU
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2017;45(5):654-661
Some new types of microemulsion using phospholipids as the main surfactant were prepared for electrokinetic chromatography and the quantitative structure-retention relationship of neutral solutes in these microemulsion electrokinetic chromatography (MEEKC) systems was studied by solvation parameters model.By using dynamic coating capillary, and with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and dodecyl benzene as the marker of electroosmotic flow and microemulsion droplets, a total of 17 kinds of stable microemulsions containing soybean phospholipids or other surfactants were prepared and the linear salvation energy relationship equations were developed for these MEEKC systems with 26 small neutral compounds.The coefficients of linear solvation energy relationship (LSER) equations were used to evaluate the similarity of two MEEKC systems.Results indicated that LSER characteristics of phospholipids-MEEKC systems were similar to those of other microemulsion systems.The volume and hydrogen bond basicity of solutes were mostly contributed to the retention in MEEKC.The different types and concentration of oil phase had no evident influence on the retention.
8.Knowledge, attitudes and practices of combined oral contraceptives in Tianjin obstetrics and gynecology personnels
Yan HUO ; Yujuan ZHANG ; Jianmei WANG ; Jing YANG ; Guohua XIE
Tianjin Medical Journal 2015;(3):311-314
Objective To understand the knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP) status and relative demand to combined oral contraceptives (COCs) in medical staffs of obstetric and gynecological department in Tianjin, providing reference basis for the effective intervention measures. Methods By using random, stratified and clustered sampling approach, we selected 382 medical staffs of obstetric and gynecological department in Tianjin. A self-administered Questionnaire on COCs KAP was employed to survey the general characteristics, awareness of COCs knowledge, attitudes to COCs, service capabilities of contraceptive counseling, prescribing behavior and request of continuing education. Results The respondents showed de?fects in COCs indications, non-contraceptive benefits, relationship with cancer and birth defects. The average knowledge score was higher in doctors than that of nurses. The higher the titles and qualifications, the higher the knowledge score. A to?tal of 90.11%of respondents believed that strengthening the contraceptive guidance can help to reduce pregnancy. Strength?ening the interpretation of misunderstanding (81.04%) and enhancing the treatment and follow-up of adverse reactions (62.09%) can help to reduce stop taking. Only 25.82%of respondents could provide detailed COCs relative consulting servic?es;42.96%of obstetricians and gynecologists refused prescribing COCs for women over the age of 40 for the purpose of con?traception. A total of 93.13%medical personnel showed demand on relative training. Conclusion It’s necessary to perform continuing education to medical staffs via different intervention, so as to improve their cognitive level to COCs, ameliorate COCs relative attitudes and behavior, and help them providing better service to women of childbearing age.
9.Effect of obstructive jaundice on recovery from sevoflurane anesthesia in pediatric patients
Jing HU ; Jianmin ZHANG ; Hong LYU ; Lianghong HUO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2015;(5):584-586
Objective To evaluate the effect of obstructive jaundice on recovery from sevoflurane anesthesia in pediatric patients. Methods A total of 80 pediatric patients scheduled for elective surgery were included, 42 pediatric patients with biliary atresia scheduled for Kasai operation served as obstructive jaundice group ( group OJ ) , and 38 pediatric patients scheduled for other operations served as control group ( group C) . Pediatric patients were 1-4 months old and full?term infants, and weighed 3.2-8.0 kg. Anesthesia was maintained with inhalation of 2%-4% sevoflurane during surgery, and pediatric patients inhaled 4% sevoflurane staring from peritoneum closure until the end of surgery. The duration from closing sevoflurane vaporizer to BIS value reaching 60, 70, 80 and 90 was recorded. The duration from stop of sevoflurane inhalation to BIS value returning to 60, 70, 80 and 90 was recorded. The duration from termination of sevoflurane inhalation to the time for tidal volume returning to 6 ml∕kg, to the time for muscle strength recovering to grade Ⅲ, to spontaneous eye opening and to tracheal extubation, and the corresponding BIS values were recorded. BIS value while entering the operating room, BIS value at the end of surgery, and the highest BIS value during recovery from anesthesia were recorded. The occurrence of delayed emergence from anesthesia was recorded. Results Compared with group C, the duration from termination of sevoflurane inhalation to spontaneous eye opening and to tracheal extubation were significantly prolonged, and BIS value at the end of surgery was decreased, and no significant change was found in the other parameters in group OJ. No pediatric patients developed delayed emergence from anesthesia in the two groups. Conclusion When only sevoflurane is used for inhalation anesthesia, although the time for recovery from anesthesia is prolonged, it shows no significant difference clinically in pediatric patients with obstructive jaundice.
10.HPLC Fingerprint of Fructus Polygoni Orientalis
Yanjun ZHAI ; Yuantong ZHANG ; Jing HE ; Xiaolei HUO ; Tingguo KANG
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(08):-
AIM:In order to ensure the quality stability of Fructus Polygoni Orientalis,to study the determination method of the fingerprint of Fruetus Polygoni Orientalis and to establish the fingerprint of Fructus Polygoni Orientalis.METHODS:The HPLC assay was used to establish the fingerprint of Fructus Polygoni Orienlalis and 28 pieces of goods were compared.RESULTS:The fingerprint of Fructus Polygoni Orientalis with 7 common peaks was established.The relative retention time and the ranges of relative area of the common peaks were determined.CONCLUSION:The established fingerprint can be used for the quality control of Fructus Polygoni Orientalis.