1.?C31 Integrase and Transgenic Animals Research
Li-Juan QU ; Ying HUANG ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(02):-
Streptomyces phage ?C31 integrase is a site-specific recombinase and introduce foreign gene to unidirectional recombination.Because of its integration mediated by ?C31 integrase without any cofactors and especially directed integration,it possesses high efficiency and stable expression of foreign gene.These advantages make it an attractive tool for genetic engineering.It has been widely used to transgene integration in mammalians and provides an opportunity to overcome the bottlenecks in the generation of transgenetic animals,such as random integration,low integral rate,low level of expression and so on.The ?C31 integrase will have a wide application in the near future.
2.131I treatment of differentiated thyroid carcinoma in children and adolescents
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2014;34(1):76-78
The occurrence rate of DTC in children and adolescents is not high.However,DTC in these patients has some distinct characteristics different from those in adult,such as larger tumor volume at diagnosis,early invasion of neck lymph nodes and early distant metastases,high NIS expression,high recurrence but higher overall survival rate.131 I ablation is still one of the important treatment methods after surgery.Currently,there are 3 major dosage regimens adopted for 131I treatment: prescribed dose without causing bone marrow suppression/toxicity,dose aiming at tumor ablation,and empirically fixed dose.
3.Bacteriostatic effect of extract of Ginkgo Ailoba leaves on Porphyromonas gingivalisinvitro
Yingchun JIANG ; Hanwei LI ; Yongmei LI ; Li QU ; Xiangdao HUANG
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2014;(5):1018-1023
Objective To explore the antibacterial activity of extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves on Porphyromonas gingivalis in vitro ,and to provid pharmacological reference for developing a new type of antibacterial drugs in the treatment of periodontal disease.Methods This experiment was divided into negative control group,imipenem control group and different concentrations and forms of extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves groups.Solvent extraction method was used to extract the extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves, punching method and test tube method were performed to detect the antibacterial activity of extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves in anaerobic environment invitro and compared with Staphylococcusaureus and E.coli.By observing the antibacterial ring diameter and determination of the minimum bacteriostasis concentration (MIC),the antibacterial activities of extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves in vitro were measured.Results In the experiment of bacteriostatic ring,Porphyromonas gingivalis was treated with extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves,Ginkgo biloba leaf tablet and Ginkgo biloba soft capsule concentrate and 1∶4 diluent,the bacteriostatic ring diameters were decreased with the decreasing of the concentration.The maximum bacteriostatic diameter of Ginkgo biloba extract was 1 6.5 mm,and the maximum bacteriostasis diameters of Ginkgo biloba leaf tablet and soft capsule were 15.3 and 14.5 mm,respectively;the bacteriostatic diameter of the exact of Ginkgo biloba leaves was bigger than those of Ginkgo biloba leaf tablet and Ginkgo biloba soft capsule (P < 0.05), but there was no statistical difference of bacteriostatic diameter between Ginkgo biloba leaf tablet and Ginkgo biloba soft capsule (P> 0.05);E.coli and Staphylococcusaureus groups get the same results.When the concentration of extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves was more than 1.95 mg·L-1 ,there was no growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis but E. coli and Staphylococcus aureusa still grew;only the concentrations of exact of Girkgo biloba leaves were more than 6.25 and 12.5 mg· L-1 ,E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus didn’t grow;the bacteriostatic effect of extract of Ginkgo biloba on Porphromonas gingivalis was better than E.coli and Staphylococcus aureus . Conclusion Extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves has antibacterial effect on Porphyromonas gingivalis.
4.Cervical lymph node metastasis of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma
Zhi LI ; Qunzai ZHAO ; Xincai QU ; Bo CHENG ; Tao HUANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2013;(1):28-30
Objective To study cervical central group (VI region) lymph node metastasis with papillary thyroid microcarcinoma and correlative influencing factors.Methods Clinical data of 215 papillary thyroid microcarcinoma patients undergoing surgery between Jan 2007 and Jan 2011 were analyzed retrospectively.Results All patients accepted bilateral thyroidectomy and bilateral cervical central group lymph node dissection.The total incidence of cervical central group lymph node metastasis was 36.7% (79/215).Factors relating to cervical central group lymph node metastasis rate were:age (with one year elder,the likelyhood of lymph node metastasis was 0.935 times lesser),gender (the ratio of female to male was 0.202),the number of foci and the sum of the diameters of all lesions.Conclusions Patients with papillary thyroid microcarcinoma may suffer from lymph node metastasis of the cervical central group,and lymph node metastasis rate increases significantly in young or male patients,and when the lesions were multifocal or the sum of the tumor diameter > 0.5 cm.
5.Effects of early physiotherapy in combination with atorvastatin on the levels of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor and neurological function in patients with acute ischemic stroke:a randomized controlled study
Ying LI ; Yonglu HUANG ; Jingmiao ZHANG ; Ping QU ; Zongliang GAO
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2014;22(1):39-43
Objective To investigate the effects of early physiotherapy in combination with atorvastatin on the levels of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and neurological function in patients with acute ischemic stroke.Methods Fifty patients with acute ischemic stroke were randomly divided into either an atorvastatin group (monotherapy group,n =25) or a early physiotherapy + atorvastatin group (combination treatment group,n =25).All patients received the prescribed drugs according to the diagnosis and treatment guidelines for ischemic stroke.The monotherapy group added atorvastatin calcium (20 mg,1 tablet every night orally).On the basis of the monotherapy group,the combination treatment group also conducted early physical therapy.At 2 and 6 weeks before and after treatment,a double-antboody sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect the serum BDNF levels.The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) was used to evaluate the degree of neurological deficit.Barthel index (BI) was used to evaluate the activities of daily living.The modified Rankin scale (mRS) was used to assess the degree of disability.Results There was no significant difference in demographics and baseline data between the monotherapy group and the combination treatment group.The scores of NIHSS,BI,and mRS in both groups after treatment were significantly better than those before treatment (all P < 0.001).There were no difference in the scores of NIHSS,BI and mRS at 2 weeks before and after treatment,but at 6 weeks after treatment,the scores of NIHSS (2.40 ± 1.38 vs.3.36 ± 1.73; P =0.035) and mRS (1.40 ± 0.87 vs.1.96 ±0.94; P =0.047) of the combination treatment group were significantly lower than those of the monotherapy group,and the BI scores (92.60 ±7.50 vs.85.20 ± 11.68; P=0.011) were significantly higher than those of the monotherapy group.After treatment,the serum BDNF levels were increased significantly in both groups.There were significant differences among all the time points (all P<0.001).At 2 weeks after treatment,the serum BDNF levels (3.07 ±0.93 ng/ml vs.2.45 ±0.76 ng/ml; t =2.559,P =0.014) and at 6 weeks after treatment,those (2.90 ± 0.93 ng/ml vs.2.31 ± 0.77 ng/ml; t =2.433,P =0.019) in the combination treatment group were significantly higher than those in the monotherapy group.Spearman correlation analysis showed that the serum BDNF levels were significantly negatively correlated with the scores of NIHSS (r =-0.738,P < 0.001) and mRS (r =-0.654,P < 0.001),but they were significantly positively correlated with the BI scores (r =0.716,P < 0.001).No serious adverse reaction occurred in both groups.Conclusions Early physiotherapy in combination with atorvastatin for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke can more effectively promote the recovery of neurological function,and its mechanism may be associated with the increased serum BDNF levels.
6.Choice of the treatment of palliative therapy of jaundice in cholangiocarcinom
Chong WANG ; Anyi QIAO ; Zhu LI ; Rongrong QU ; Jinghao HUANG
International Journal of Surgery 2014;41(8):528-533
Objective To compare the efficacy and indications between the biliary bypass laparotomy surgery.and the two different kinds of biliary stent insertion surgery in the palliative alleviating jaundice of cholangiocarcinoma.Methods From March 2008 to March 2013,69 patients treated with palliative alleviating jaundice therapy of cholangiocarcinoma were included,who were all came from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University.Including 17 patients who treated with the open biliary bypass surgery and 52 patients who treated with interventional therapy.We analysed the differences between these cases of biliary drainage operations in the recent jaundice reduction rate,average stay,mortality rate,the incidence of related complications,et al.Results All these different drainage ways had good effect in alleviating jaundice,incidence of alleviating jaundice have no obvious difference (P > 0.05).Compared to the open biliary bypass surgery,interventional therapy had obvious advantages in the average stay and postoperative survival (P < 0.05).The pancreatitis rate was lower in Percutaneous Group than that in Endoscopic Group (P < 0.05).incidence of biliary tract infection and biliary tract bleeding have no obvious difference (P > 0.05).There were no significant differences between the success rates of in biliary stent insertion operation in patients with each model cholangiocarcinoma (P > 0.05).Conclusions Among the therapies of the palliative alleviating jaundice of cholangiocarcinoma,the internal biliary drainage of biliary stent insertion operation was superior to the treatment of the biliary bypass laparotomy.As to biliary stent insertion operations,endoscopic biliary stenting surgery should be the preferred choice.
7.The characteristics and prognosis of meteastases to the breast from nasal cavity tumors
Yuan QU ; Junlin YI ; Xiaodong HUANG ; Kai WANG ; Li GAO
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2014;23(5):411-414
Objective To detect the clinical features and prognostic factors of nasal cavity malignancy with breast metastasis.Methods 846 Patients with nasal cavity malignancy from January 1999 to December 2011 were enrolled,the clinical and pathological features,clinical diagnostic methods and prognostic factors for breast metastasis patients were analyzed.Results Six female cases (median age 25) were diagnosed with breast metastasis,including 3 rhabdomyosarcoma and 3 olfactory neuroblastoma; consisting 0.7% of the total 846 cases of primary nasal malignancy group.The metastasis were more likely to be multiple breast lesions with/without metastasis in other site.For the primary tumor,five patients received 66-72 Gy/30-33f of radical radiotherapy,one patient with rest rhabdomyosarcoma received 58 Gy of palliative radiation since breast metastasis was found after 14 Gy of radiation and breast mass resection were performed right after.For the breast metastasis,five of 6 patients received breast surgery,one patients with olfactory neuroblastoma received 6 cycles cyclophosphamide + adriamycin + vincristine chemotherapy.Median survival was 12.7 months.Conclusions For nasal cavity malignancy,breast metastasis more likely occur in younger female patients.Ultrasound may provide useful information in evaluating breast metastasis.Cases combined with metastasis except breast have unfavorable prognosis.
8.Application of motivational interview in education on diabetes in special clinics
Min HUANG ; Rongzhi XIE ; Fenling LI ; Shue QU
Modern Clinical Nursing 2014;(7):67-70
Objective To study the effect of motivational interview on health education to patients with diabetes.Methods Fifty patients with diabetes were randomly divided into the control group and the intervention group by using random digit table.The control group was given routine health education and the latter motivational interview.The two groups were compared in terms of self-efficacy and fasting blood sugar and glycated hemoglobin indexes.Result The self-efficacy,fasting blood sugar and glycated hemoglobin indexes in the intervention group were all better than those of the control group(P<0.01).Conclusion Motivational interview can effectively improve the patients’self-efficacy,do good for controling blood sugar level and meanwhile improve the quality of health education.
9.Effect of pilose antler polypeptides on apoptosis and membrane stability of mitochondria in cardiac stem cells
Xiaowei HUANG ; Yan XU ; Yuexin LIU ; Zhimeng LI ; Xiaobo QU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2017;21(9):1426-1431
BACKGROUND: Cardiac stem cells can differentiate into cardiomyocytes in vitro under induction of pilose antlerpolypeptides, which provides a new therapeutic idea for myocardial injury.OBJECTIVE: To explore the effect of pilose antler polypeptides on the apoptosis rate and membrane stability ofmitochondria in cardiac stem cells.METHODS: We chose healthy male Wistar rats born 2 days to extract cardiac stem cells. The culture dish was used asthe experimental unit, and extracted cells were divided into the following four groups (n=12). Blank control group: Thesame amount of buffer was added for induction; 5-azacytidine group: induced with 5-azacytidine (3 μmol/L); pilose antlerpolypeptides group: induced with pilose antler polypeptides (800 mg/L); combined group: induced with pilose antlerpolypeptides (800 mg/L) and 5-azacytidine (3 μmol/L). After 48 hours induction, apoptosis rate of cardiac stem cells ineach group was detected with flow cytometry. The membrane potential of mitochondria in cardiac stem cells wasdetected with immunofluorescence. The expression level of Nkx 2.5, GATA4, ATF-2, and MEF-2C in cardiac stem cellswas detected using western blot assay.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: There were small, round and bright cells after 2 weeks culture, and cell colonies ofcardiac stem cells formed. The apoptosis rate of cardiac stem cells in the 5-azacytidine group increased significantly (P <0.05) and its membrane potential decreased significantly compared with the blank control group (P < 0.05). Theapoptosis rate of cardiac stem cells in the pilose antler polypeptides group and combined group decreased significantlycompared with the 5-azacytidine group (P < 0.05, P < 0.01), and their membrane potential increased significantly (P <0.05, P < 0.01). The results of western blot showed that the expression level of Nkx2.5 increased significantly in thepilose antler polypeptides group and combined group compared with the 5-azacytidine group (P < 0.05), while theexpression levels of GATA4 and ATF-2 in each group were low and there were no significant differences among groups(P > 0.05). The expression level of MEF-2C in each group was at a middle level, and there were no significantdifferences among groups (P > 0.05). To conclude, our experimental findings indicate that pilose antler polypeptidescould decrease the apoptosis rate and improve membrane stability of mitochondria in cardiac stem cells. Themechanism may be related to the increased expression of Nkx 2.5, but whether the mechanism is related to GATA4,ATF-2 and MEF-2C needs to be further studied.
10.A biodynamic experiment of traditional rolling massage and its experimental device development
Jun XU ; Kaibin LI ; Qing QU ; Zhong HUANG ; Hong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(42):6789-6794
BACKGROUND:Methods after mechanical stimulation can be combined with various kinds of cells to produce many conversion types so as to start the various physiological functions of the body. OBJECTIVE:To analysis the reason why rol ing massage can improve the intracellular concentration of Ca2+METHODS:A biodynamic experimental device was set up, composed of pressure generating device, pressure forming device, pressure display device and related data recording device. We detected the effects of rol ing massage on Ca . 2+concentration in normal skeletal muscle cells and damaged cells through the different functions of the experimental device and system software. These functions consisted of pressure display, data transmission and recording, signal acquisition and processing, pressure signal acquisition, control and processing of signal acquisition, wireless signal transmission and receiving system, display system, storage system, system implementation function. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The experiment results showed that rol ing massage could reduce the Ca 2+concentration in the normal skeletal muscle cells and damaged cells. These findings suggest that rol ing massage can improve the overload of intracellular Ca2+in damaged cells, and it is superior to the sinusoidal mechanical stimulus.