OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of podophyllotoxin derivative QW-83 on human cervical cancer HeLa cell apopto-sis and its mechanism. METHODS:After treated with 0(negative control),0.01,0.1,1 and 10 μmol/L QW-83 and positive drug etoposide(VP-16)for 48 h,proliferation inhibition rate and IC50 of HeLa cell were determined by MTT assay. The morphological changes of HeLa cell were observed by Hochest 33342 staining after treated with QW-83 [0(negative control),2.5,5,10μmol/L] for 48 h;flow cytometry was used to detect apoptosis rate;semi quantitative RT-PCR was adopted to detect the expression of apop-tosis related gene P53,Bax,Casepase-3,Casepase-8,Casepase-9 and Bcl-2 mRNA. RESULTS:Compared with negative control, 1,10 μmol/L VP-16 and QW-83 had obvious proliferation inhibition effect on HeLa cells (P<0.05 or P<0.01),and IC50 were (5.11±0.43)μmol/L and(4.96±0.54)μmol/L. Hochest 33342 staining results showed QW-83 could obviously induce cells apopto-sis and nuclear pyknosis. Flow cytometry showed QW-83 could increase apoptosis rate in concentration-dependent manner,being 16.89%-62.56%. RT-PCR showed mRNA expression of P53,Bax,Caspase-3,Casepase-8 and Casepase-9,Bcl-2/Bax increased, while mRNA expression of Bcl-2 decreased after treated with QW-83(P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Podophyllotoxin derivative QW-83 can induce HeLa cell apoptosis,and its mechanism may be associated with regulate mRNA expression of apoptosis related gene.

Background Curcumin can eliminate free radical arising in the system and superoxide anion and further inhibit lipid peroxidation.Researches proved that curcumin has resisting effect on oxidative damage of lens,but its effect on the formation of age-related cataract is under clear.Objective This study was to investigate the effect of curcumin on the cataract induced by sodium selenite.Methods Thirty healthy clean SD rats of 12-day-old were selected.All the rats were randomly divided into the normal control group,model group and curcumin group and ten rats for every group.The selenite cataract models were established in the rats of model group and curcumin group by the injection of sodium selenite subcutaneously.Meanwhile,0.005 ％ curcumin lavaged the rats in the curcumin group daily for two weeks.Lens of the rats were examined under the slit lamp at 4,7,10,14 days after injection in all groups,and the opacification of lens was graded based on the He' criteria.The lenses of rats were obtained at the end of experiment and then the level of superoxide dismutase (SOD),the activities of malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px) in rat lens were detected using biochemical assay method.The use of experimental animals followed the Regulations for the Administration of Affair Concerning Experimental Animals by State Science and Technology Commission.Results The lenses were transparent throughout the experimental duration in the blank control group.Compared with model group,the development of the Ⅲ,Ⅳ,Ⅴ grade of cataract was slow down in the curcumin group with the significant difference( P＜0.05 ).The content of MDA,SOD and GSH-Px activity in lens appeared considerable differences among 3 groups ( MDA:F =215.42,P＜0.01 ; SOD:F =46.83,P＜ 0.01 ; GSH-Px:F=44.29,P＜0.01 ).The level of SOD was significantly reduced in the model group and the curcumin group compered with blank control group ( P ＜ 0.05 ) and that in the curcumin group was higher than the model group ( P＜0.05 ).The MDA level in the model group and the curcumin group was obviously rised in comparison with blank control group( P＜0.05 ),but that in the curcumin group lowed in comparison to model group( P＜0.05 ).GSH-Px activity in the curcumin group was significantly lower than that in blank control group and higher than that in the model group( P ＜ 0.05 ).Conclusions The curcumin can effectively delay rather than the cataract formation induced by sodium selenite in SD rat by improved the resistance of oxidation in the lens.

Objective To investigate the effect of ionizing radiation on the invasion of the pulmonary adenocarcinoma cell line A549.Methods The invasiveness of A549 cells irradiated with 2 and 4 Gy doses of γ-rays was detected by using transwell invasion assay.The expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 mRNA and protein and phosphorylated signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 ( STAT3 ) protein were detected by reverse transcription PCR and Western blot.Results After irradiation with 2 or 4 Gy, the invasiveness of A549 cells increased by 200.0% ( F = 111.7, P ＜ 0.01 ) and 390.9% ( F = 593.7, P ＜ 0.01 ), respectively, compared with that in untreated A549 cells.Furthermore, the transcription and protein expression of MMP-2 24 h after irradiation and the phosphorylation of STAT3 12 h after irradiation were promoted.The irradiation-induced elevation of MMP-2 protein expression was suppressed using STAT3 phosphorylation specific inhibitor (AG490).Moreover,compared with 4 Gy of irradiation alone, treatment with 4 Gy of irradiation plus AG490 decreased the number of invasive cells by 76.1% ( F = 555.9, P ＜ 0.01 ), and the number of invasive cells in 4 Gy of irradiation plus AG490 group made up only 117.8% of that in untreated group ( F = 3.6, P ＞ 0.05 ).Conclusions Ionizing radiation could activate STAT3, which triggers the transcription of MMP-2, and then promote the invasiveness of A549 cells.

Objective To investigate the effects of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) RNAi on the content of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the DNA damage in glioma cells.Methods Glioma cells of the line U251 cells were cultured and transfected with STAT3 RNAi plasmid (pSilencer2.1-STAT3,STAT3 group) and pSilencer2.1-GFP (GFP control group) respectively.Part of the U251 cells were irradiated with γ-rays of 60Co as positive control group of smear phenomenon.The levels of ROS and malondialdehyde (MDA) in the cells were detected 24,48,and 72 h later by flow cytometry and fluorescence chamoluminescence analyzer,respectively.The DNA damage in the transfected U251 cells was examined by using single cell gel electrophoresis assay,and the cell cycle distribution was examined using FACS PI staining 12,24,and 36 h later.Results At 24 h after the transfection,the ROS level of the siSTAT3-transfected ceils was 8.91 times that of the control group (F = 89.296,P < 0.05),and returned to the normal level 48 h later.There were not significant differences in the MDA level of the cells 24,48,and 72 h later between the siSTAT3 group and siGFP group.Compared with the 8 Gy irradiation positive group with obvious smear phenomenon,smear phenomenon was shown in part of the ceils in the siSTAT3 group 6 h later,became less 12 h later,and disappeared completely 24 h later.Compared with the control group,lag of S stage rate was 17.22% and the lag of G2/M stage rate was 6.4% 12 h later in the siSTAT-transfected group,and the G0/G1 stage lag rate was 18.44% 24 h later,and the lag of S stage rate was 17.99% 36 h later.Conclusions Inhibition of STAT3 results in the change of oxidoreduction status in glioma cells,as well as damage and reparation of DNA.

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Objective To investigate how gene silence of CD40 by small interfering RNA(siRNA)influences the balance between Th1 / Th2 and Th17 / Treg in rats with experimental autoimmune myocarditis(EAM). Methods Lewis rats were divided into a normal - control group,EAM group,CD40 siRNA - therapy group and siRNA - control group by using random number table. EAM,CD40 siRNA - therapy and siRNA - control groups were immunized on day 0 and day 7 with purified porcine cardiac myosin to establish EAM,and CD40 siRNA was administered intravenously on day 7. The basic data of each group were observed,and the rats were executed on day 21 to study the pathology of myo-cardial tissues and the myocardial histopathology scores were calculated,and than the changes in electrocardiograms (ECG)and echocardiogram were recorded. Enzyme - linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to determine the levels of interferon(IFN) - γ,interleukin(IL) - 10,IL - 17 and transforming growth factor(TGF)- β in peripheral blood. Results (1)The overall incidence of EAM,CD40 siRNA - therapy and siRNA - control group was 100% ,and no rats died from day 0 to day 21.(2)There were only 2 premature rats in EAM and siRNA - control groups,and the ECGs of normal - control group and CD40 siRNA - therapy group were normal.(3)The echocardiogram of EAM,CD40 siRNA - therapy and siRNA - control group,displayed the left ventricular dilatation,hypertrophy of the left ventricle, the weakening of the left ventricular wall motion,and heart failure,and pericardial effusion was discovered. The left ven-tricular fractional shortening(LVFS)and the left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)of rats treated by CD40 siRNA were higher than those of rats in the EAM group[(46. 70 ± 8. 25)% vs(34. 28 ± 11. 81)% ,(80. 92 ± 11. 76)% vs (64. 03 ± 12. 60)% ,F = 0. 652,0. 234,all P ﹤ 0. 05].(4)Pathologic examination of the EAM group,CD40 siRNA therapy group and siRNA control groups,showed myocardial fiber fracture,myocardial tissue necrosis and inflammatory cell infiltration. But myocardial tissue pathological scores of the cardiac tissue of CD40 siRNA therapy group was lower than those of the EAM group(2. 10 ± 1. 07 vs 3. 40 ± 0. 72,F = 1. 290,P ﹤ 0. 05).(5)ELISA method examination re-vealed that the levels of IFN - γ,IL - 4,IL - 17 and TGF - β in EAM group were increased compared with those of nor-mal control group[(1 245. 55 ± 244. 56)ng/ L vs(501. 53 ± 18. 93)ng/ L,(78. 03 ± 10. 47)ng/ L vs(30. 77 ± 1. 74)ng/ L,(80. 82 ± 13. 33)ng/ L vs(27. 98 ± 3. 01)ng/ L,(156. 27 ± 12. 11)ng/ L vs(4. 33 ± 0. 79)ng/ L,t =7. 408,10. 764,9. 250,30. 608,all P ﹤ 0. 05]. However,the levels of IFN - γ and IL - 17 in CD40 siRNA therapy group were lower than those in the EAM group[(940. 62 ± 128. 40)ng/ L vs(1 245. 55 ± 244. 56)ng/ L,(60. 42 ± 12. 40) ng/ L vs(80. 82 ± 13. 33)ng/ L,t = 2. 704,2. 745,all P ﹤ 0. 05],while the levels of IL - 4 and TGF - β were higher [(97. 91 ± 13. 62)ng/ L vs(78. 03 ± 10. 47)ng/ L,(178. 84 ± 12. 10)ng/ L vs(156. 27 ± 12. 11)ng/ L,t = 2. 835, 3. 229,all P ﹤ 0. 05]. Conclusions The administration of CD40 siRNA markedly reduces myocardial inflammation of EAM rats and improves their cardiac function,which can be explained by Th1 - type and Th17 - type cytokines inhibi-ted,Th2 - type and Treg - type cytokines increased,and so then the imbalance of Th1 / Th2 and Th17 / Treg corrected.

Objective To study term selecting principles and methods of subject terms in the class ofPharmaceutical Zoology and Botanyfor the new edition of TCM Materia Medica Subject Headings;To provide references for the revision.Methods Based on the compiling principles, word frequency of subject headings in TCM database were used as references. MeSH was referred to establish detail rules and regulations for revision of TB class.Results In TB class, 226 subject headings were planned to delete, such as Apocynum Linn, Piper betle Linn, cetacean anddolphins;42 subject headings were planned to add, such as Kalimerisindica, Actinidiaceae and Squamata.Conclusion This revision formulated individual revision principles, proposed solutions for common problems, and basically completed adding and deleting of TB class and frame adjustment.

Based on introducing knowledge graph, the paper discusses how to construct Traditional Chinese Medicine ( TCM ) knowledge graph from the aspects of data sources, research contents and visualized display, so as to integrate TCM knowledge resources. It also puts forward the application prospect.

Objective:To understand the management status of breast cancer-related lymphedema, and to provide a basis for the formulation of prevention and treatment plans for breast cancer-related lymphedema.Methods:Using accidental sampling, a questionnaire designed by the research team was used to survey nurses in 58 hospitals in Jiangsu Province.Results:This study surveyed a total of 58 hospitals, of which 53 were general hospitals and 5 specialized hospitals. Only 11 hospitals (18.97%) had treatment rooms dedicated to conservative treatment of lymphedema, 9 hospitals (15.52%) had opened lymphedema clinics, and 15 hospitals (25.86%) had professional international lymphedema therapists. All the 58 hospitals had different degrees of prevention and management of breast cancer-related lymphedema.Conclusions:The comprehensive management of lymphedema has not yet been achieved, and the management standards of lymphedema also need to be further improved. It is important to establish a unified and standardized management plan and practice standards.

OBJECTIVETo investigate a new operation of breast reduction for gynecomastia.

METHODSIn the past 5 years we treated 42 cases (80 sites) of gynecomastia with the double-ring incision, a supra-lateral derma-mammary pedicle of the nipple and areola and the tumescent technique.

RESULTSThe tumescent anesthesia was effective. The operation was easily performed with slight injury and less bleeding. It was safe and the patients recovered quickly. 100 to 500 grams tissue was resected from one breast. There have been no severe postoperative complications, such as nipple or areola necrosis. Follow-up from 3 to 48 months showed satisfactory results except that there was mild scar hypertrophy on the incision around the areola.

CONCLUSIONSThe new operation for gynecomastia with the double-ring incision, a supra-lateral derma-mammary pedicle of the nipple and areola, and the tumescent anesthesia is a good, reliable and convenient technique.