1.Study on purification and properties of lactate dehydrogenase from human erythrocyte
Lingxiang MAO ; Ze MENG ; Lining SHI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science 2001;19(1):4-7
Objective To preparing the reference material(RM) of lactate dehydrogenase(LD),we purification of LD from human erythrocyte(RBC)and studied its properties.Methods Using a modified procedure which including complete hemolysis of the RBC,hydroxyapatite treatment,(NH4)2 SO 4 Precipitation,CM- Sephadex C 50,Sephadex G100 and 5'- AMP- Sepharose 4B affinity chromatography.Results The purified LD has a sepecific activity of 163.0 kU/g protein.It is almost free of contaminating enzymes.Two corresponding bands were observed on both PAG plates stained for either protein or LD activity after electrophresis had been done.The apparent Michaelis constants were of 1.000 and 0.179 mmol/L for L-lactate and NAD and of 0.119 mmol/L 0.062 mmol/L for pyruvate and NADH respectively.Conclusion The final purified LD was found to be very similar to that in human serum in catalytic properties.It is intended to be a fundament to prepare a RM for the measurement of LD.
2.A phase IV study of homoharringtonine, cytarabine, aclacinomycin and G-CSF (HCAG) regimen compared with traditional IA regimen in the treatment of newly diagnosed elderly acute myeloid leukemia patients
Zhao LIU ; Yunxiang ZHANG ; Lining WANG ; Zheng XIA ; Yuanfei MAO ; Huijin ZHAO ; Jianhua YOU ; Yang YU ; Yubing ZHAO ; Yuhong REN ; Ya LI ; Yan WANG ; Qiusheng CHEN ; Junmin LI ; Yu CHEN
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2017;37(8):1100-1105
Objective · To compare the efficacy and prognostic factors of HCAG regimen with traditional IA regimen in the treatment of newly diagnosed elderly acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients. Methods · Forty-one patients with AML (aged 55-71 years) were randomly divided into two groups (Group HCAG and Group IA) between 2014 and 2016 for induction and consolidation therapy. Multivariate analysis was applied to identify prognostic factors for relapse-free survival (RFS). Results · A total of 29 patients (70.7%) achieved complete remission (CR). The estimated 2-year overall survival (OS) was 66.8% in Group HCAG and 75.4% in Group IA (P=0.913). The estimated 2-year RFS was 61.8% in Group HCAG and 49.1% in Group IA (P=0.411). Age remained as the unfavorable prognostic factor, leading to significant differences in OS and RFS. In addition, RFS was influenced by cytogenetic/molecular risk stratification. Conclusion · Although HCAG seemed not to particularly benefit the group, the dose reduction of anthracyclines may be applied in elderly patients with comparable short-time outcome. Furthermore, the introduction of homoharringtonine resulted in an improvement of treatment response for more than 20% compared with CAG regimen.
3.Proteomic Study on the Effect of Wenshen Tongdu Formula (温肾通督方) on Spleen B Cells in Spinal Cord Injury Model Mice
Lei SHI ; Chengjie WU ; Sixian CHEN ; Yalan PAN ; Lining WANG ; Ruihua ZHAO ; Mao WU ; Yong MA ; Yang GUO
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;64(22):2329-2338
ObjectiveTo explore the effects and possible mechanism of Wenshen Tongdu Formula (温肾通督方, WTF) on spinal cord injury. MethodsThirty-six C57BL/6 female mice were randomly divided into sham operation group, model group and WTF group, with 12 mice in each group. The spinal cord injury model was established in the model group and the WTF group using the modified Allen's method, while in the sham operation group the spinal cord was only exposed. Since the 1st day after surgery, 50 g/(kg·d) of WTF solution was given to the WTF group by gavage, while 20 ml/(kg·d) of normal saline was given to the sham operation and model group by gavage, all for 14 days. Before surgery and on the 1st, 7th, and 14th days after surgery, the motor function of the mice was evaluated using the inclined plane test and hind limb motor function score (by BMS). On the 3rd day after surgery, the nerve electrophy-siology was detected through electromyography and motor evoked potential; the spleen length was measured, and B cells in the spleen were sorted by magnetic beads; the differential expression of proteins were detected through proteomics technology; and the protein expression of mitochondrial outer membrane transport porin 20 (Tom20) and downstream cleaved caspase-3 in spleen B cells were measured using Western blotting. On the 14th day after surgery, MRI was used to observe the recovery of the spinal cord. ResultsCompared to those in the sham operation group at the same time, the BMS scores and subscores and the inclined plane test angle in the model group were reduced on the 1st, 7th and 14th days after surgery; the peak value of electromyogram and motor evoked potential were reduced, and the spleen length was shortened, while the expression of Tom20 and cleaved caspase-3 increased in splenic B cells increased (P<0.05). Compared to those in the model group at the same time, the BMS subscores on the 14th day and the angle of the inclined plane test on the 7th and 14th days after surgery increased in the WTF group; the peak value of electromyography and motor evoked potential, as well as the length of spleen increased, and the expression of Tom20 and cleaved caspase-3 decreased (P<0.05). The proteomics results showed that there were 100 differential proteins in the WTF group versus the model group, of which 37 were up-regulated and 63 were down-regulated. GO enrichment analysis showed that differential proteins mainly played their roles in oxygen binding, exogenous apoptosis negative feedback, zinc ion response, and oxygen transport. KEGG enrichment analysis showed that differential proteins were mainly concentrated in metabolic pathways, Huntington's disease, oxidative phosphorylation and other pathways. Subcellular localization showed that differential proteins were associated with mitochondria. Magnetic resonance imaging on the 14th day after surgery showed that the spinal cord structure of the mice in the sham operation group was intact, and the segments were clear, with normal spinal cord signal; the low signal area in the spinal cord injury area increased in the model group, and the spinal cord became significantly thinner; the injured segment had obvious depression in the WTF group, but the structure was more complete than that in the model group. ConclusionWTF may promote spinal cord injury repair by regulating immune function, and its mechanism may be related to inhibiting pyroptosis of spleen B cells.
4.Evaluation of the rationality and feasibility of the grouping method for centralized procurement of insulin drugs in Wuhan based on the results of questionnaire survey among endocrinology physicians
Huizi HU ; Xiaotong WEN ; Ying YANG ; Lining MAO ; Zhaolun WANG ; Jia LUO ; Weichun ZHANG ; Zongfu MAO ; Dan CUI
China Pharmacy 2022;33(6):666-672
OBJECTIVE To investigate t he attitude of endocrinology physicians to clinical conversion and substitution of insulin drugs ,and to provide basis for improving the centralized procurement program of insulin. METHODS The proportion of convertible and substitutable insulin recognized by endocrinology physicians was investigated by questionnaire from 4 dimensions: intergenerational level ,bargaining group level ,common name level and brand/specification level. The subjects were endocrinology physicians in the third grade class A general hospitals in Nanchang. RESULTS A total of 89 questionnaires were successfully distributed,accounting for 80.2% of the on-the-job endocrinology physicians (111 in total )in the third grade class A general hospitals in Nanchang. Eighty-nine questionnaires were collected ,one of which was invalid ,and the effective rate was 98.9%. At the intergenerational level ,93.2% of endocrinology physicians preferred insulin analogues. At the bargaining group level ,the weighted average of the convertible ratio between group 3 and group 4 approved by physicians was 63.9%. At the levels of common name and brand/specification ,the weighted averages of convertible proportion of each group were more than 70%. CONCLUSIONS The method of insulin grouping in Wuhan is reasonable which can complete clinical conversion and substitution of insulin in the group safely. It is suggested to cancel long-acting human insulin group. The weighted average of the proportion of convertible and substitutable drugs in the group is high. It is suggested to increase the agreed purchase volume of insulin and conduct“volume price linked ”negotiations. When the surveyed physicians choose the initial treatment scheme of insulin ,they pay more attention to the factors such as efficacy and safety ,so the replacement of insulin should be based on the clinical efficacy and drug safety.
5. The preliminary report of a registration clinical trial of proton and heavy ion irradiation
Jiade LU ; Ming YE ; Xiaomao GUO ; Shen FU ; F. Michael MOYERS ; Qing ZHANG ; Jingfang MAO ; Lin KONG ; Wen Chien HSI ; Kambiz SHAHNAZI ; Jingfang ZHAO ; Zhen ZHANG ; Xiumei MA ; Songtao LAI ; Xiaomeng ZHANG ; Ningyi MA ; Yunsheng GAO ; Xin CAI ; Xiyin GUAN ; Junhua ZHANG ; Bin WU ; Jingyi CHENG ; Yin-xiang-zi SHENG ; Wei REN ; Jun ZHAO ; Lining SUN ; Guoliang JIANG
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2018;40(1):52-56
Objective:
To verify the safety and efficacy of IONTRIS particle therapy system (IONTRIS) in clinical implementation.
Methods:
Between 6.2014 and 8.2014, a total of 35 patients were enrolled into this trial: 31 males and 4 females with a median age of 69 yrs (range 39-80). Ten patients had locally recurrent head and neck tumors after surgery, 4 cases with thoracic malignancies, 1 case with hepatocellular carcinoma, 1 case with retroperitoneal sarcoma, and 19 cases with non-metastatic prostate carcinomas. Phantom dose verification was mandatory for each field before the start of radiation.
Results:
Twenty-two patients received carbon ion and 13 had proton irradiation. With a median follow-up time of 1 year, all patients were alive. Among the 16 patients with head and neck, thoracic, and abdominal/pelvic tumors, 2, 1, 12, and 1 cases developed complete response, partial response, stable disease, or disease progression, respectively. Progression-free survival rate was 93.8% (15/16). Among the 19 patients with prostate cancer, biological-recurrence free survival was 100%. Particle therapy was well tolerated in all 35 patients. Twenty-five patients (71.4%) experienced 33 grade 1 acute adverse effects, which subsided at 1 year follow-up. Six (17.1%) patients developed grade 1 late adverse effects. No significant change in ECOG or body weight was observed.
Conclusions
IONTRIS is safe and effective for clinical use. However, long term follow-up is needed to observe the late toxicity and long term result.