OBJECTIVE： To investigate the possible role of the alteration of mitochondrial transmembrane potentials(Δ Ψ m) in arsenic trioxide(As2O3)-induced apoptosis of human gastric adenocarcinoma cells(SGC7901).METHODS： Cell apoptosis was assessed through morphology， cell viability， the percentage of sub-G1 cells and phosphatidylserine(PS) externalization.the Δ Ψ m was detected on flow cytometry through double staining of Rhodamine 123 (Rh123) and propidium iodide(PI).RESULTS： The As2O3-induced apoptosis was associated closely with the disruption of the Δ Ψ m.CONCLUSION： The disruption of the Δ Ψ m is one of the mechanisms of As2O3-induced apoptosis.

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Fed-batch culture is the predominant mode of the current animal cell culture process for many recombinant protein production. Fed-batch culture operation is mainly based on the nutrient continuous consumption and demand of cells to design continuous or semi-continuous concentration feed medium to maintain or support high-density cell growth and improve volumetric productivity of target protein in the reactor. The main methods to improve production efficiency of fed-batch cells culture include the optimization of medium design, selection and optimization of feed strategy and regulation of cell metabolism.

AIM To investigate the possible role of the mitochondrial transmembrane potential (??m) and caspase 3 in arsenic trioxide(As 2O 3)-induced apoptosis of cancer cells. METHOD Namalwa, SGC7901 and Bcap37 cell lines were used as in vitro models. Apoptosis was confirmed by sub-G 1 cells content as well as phosphatidylserine(PS) externalization. The ??m was detected on flow cytometry through double staining of Rhodamine 123(Rh123) and popidium iodide(PI). In addition, the effect of DEVD-CHO, a selective inhibitor of Caspase 3, on As 2O 3-induced apoptosis was studied. RESULT The As 2O 3-induced apoptosis closely associated with the externalization of the ??m and the activation of Caspase 3. As 2O 3 induced cells necrosis when Caspase 3 was inhibited. CONCLUSION As 2O 3 may selectively activates Caspase 3 after it induces externalization of ??m, which causes cancer cells apoptosis.

Objective To detect the mutant prevention concentration (MPC) of macrolide resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae, to amplify the resistance gene of Streptococcus pneumoniae mutants selected in the mutant selection window (MSW), and to investigate the mechanism in the resistance of Streptococcus pneumoniae to macrolides. Methods The Streptococcus pneumoniae strain ATCC49619 was enriched in broth, and the bacterial concentrations were adjusted to 1010 colony forming units per milliliter. The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC), MIC for 99 % of input cells (MIC99), provisional MPC (MPCpr), and MPC of roxithromycin and azithromycin for Streptococcus pneumoniae were determined by agar plate dilution method. The ermB and mefA of Streptococcus pneumoniae mutants selected in the MSW were obtained by PCR method and sequencing. Results The MPCs of roxithromycin and azithromycin for ATCC49619 were 0.80 ?g/ml and 0.51 ?g/ml, and the MPC/MIC99 were 5.0 and 3.9. The ermB gene was detected in Streptococcus pneumoniae mutants selected in the MSW. Conclusion Adjustment of the drug dose may limit the enrichment of macrolide-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae mutant. The mechanism in the resistance of Streptococcus pneumonia to macrolides may be associated with ermB genes carried.

Objective To investigate telomerase activity in patients with psoriasis. Methods The telomerase activity in the skin lesions of patients was detected by TRAP (Telomeric repeat amplification protocol)——ELISA which is based upon PCR amplification of the initial telomerase product and detected by ELISA. Results Telomerase activity was detected in the lesions of psoriatic patients, but the level of it was lower in comparison with that in tissues of malignant tumor and K562 cell line. Conclusion These findings support that the increase of telomerase activity may be linked to the pathogenesis of psoriasis and that the telomerase activity can be detected not only in malignant tumors but also in nonmalignant skin diseases.

OBJECTIVE:To explore the effects of ERC61,an extract from Rhizoma Curcumae on hematopoietic functions of mice pretreated by cyclophosphamide(CTX) and the proper regime of the administration of ERC61.METHODS:The experimental mice were treated with CTX(100mg? kg-1? d-1) by ip for 3 consecutive days to establish leucopenia model.ERC61 was ip administered to the prevention group,the treatment group,and the combined group(prevention+ treatment).The numbers of blood leucocytes and bone marrow cell were counted by conventional methods;spleen index was measured as well.RESULTS:ERC61 enhanced the count of leucocytes and nucleated cells in bone marrow and improved the level of spleen index.CONCLUSION:ERC61 is able to improve the disorders of hematopoietic functions induced by CTX,and the combination therapy of prevention and treatment is the optimum one in efficacy.

OBJECTIVE:To establish a UV-Vis spectrophotometric method for content determination of Curdione in Nano-micelles loaded with Curdione.METHODS:Curdione was colored by sulfuric acid-vanillin reagent.The absorbance was measured by visible-spectrophotometry at a wavelength of 500nm.RESULTS:The content of Curdione in the range of 0.050～ 0.400mg? mL-1 was in accordance with the Lambert-Beer law(r=0.999 3).The average recovery was 99.14%,and the RSD was 1.23%(n=9).CONCLUSION:This method is simple,accurate and suitable for the content determination of curdione in Nano-micelles loaded with Curdione.

Objective To study the efficacy and side effects of methotrexate with different protocols in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy (EP). Methods Total of 648 patients who had EP and were treated only with MTX were analysed.Patients were divided into six groups according to protocol: Group 1,100 mg intravenously( IV); Group 2,100 mg, IV, followed by citrovorum factor; Group 3, 20 mg, IV every day for five days; Group 4, 20 mg intramusculary (IM) every day for five days; Group 5, 75 mg,IV; Group 6, 75 mg, IM.Results The rates of repeated MTX injection in group1～6 because of inadequate decrease of hCG were 23.3%,25.0%,21.4%,20.6%,24.4% and 22.4% respectively .Success rates were 87.4%,85.4%,90.5%,92.6%,86.3% and 91.4% respectively.Rates of liver dysfunction were 10.3%,8.3%,64.3%,69.1%,8.7% and 31.0%.Conclusion Single-dose of 75mg MTX IV injection may be the best regimen in the treatment of EP because of the same efficacy but the least side effects.