Nanomedicine is one of the most promising fields in biomedicine. Inorganic nanomaterials stand out among many nanomaterials due to their excellent physicochemical properties, stable chemical properties and high biocompatibility. As an inorganic nanomaterial, bismuth-based nanomaterials have the advantages of adjustable band gap, low toxicity, easy functionalization, large X-ray attenuation coefficient, high photothermal conversion efficiency and long cycle half-life, so they have good promising application in cancer diagnosis and treatment. This review summarizes the recent research progress of bismuth-based nanomaterials in tumor diagnosis, treatment and biosafety, which provides a theoretical basis for the design and exploitation of a new generation of bismuth-based nanomedicine systems.

To develop a cell-penetrating chimeric apoptotic peptide AVPI-LMWP/DNA co-delivery system for cancer therapy, we prepared the AVPI-LMWP/pTRAIL self-assembled complexes containing a therapeutic combination of peptide drug AVPI and DNA drug TRAIL. The chimeric apoptotic peptide AVPI-LMWP was synthesized using the standard solid-phase synthesis. The cationic AVPI-LMWP could condense pTRAIL by electrostatic interaction. The physical-chemical properties of the AVPI-LMWP/pTRAIL complexes were characterized. The cellular uptake efficiency and the inhibitory activity of the AVPI-LMWP/pTRAIL complexes on tumor cell were also performed. The results showed that the AVPI-LMWP/pTRAIL complexes were successfully prepared by co-incubation. With the increase of mass ratio (AVPI-LMWP/DNA), the particle size was decreased and the zeta potential had few change. Agarose gel electrophoresis showed that AVPI-LMWP could fully bind and condense pTRAIL at a mass ratio above 15:1. Cellular uptake efficiency was improved along with the increased ratio of W(AVPI-LMWP)/WpTRAIL. The in vitro cytotoxicity experiments demonstrated that the AVPI-LMWP/pTRAIL (W:W = 20:1) complexes was significantly more effective than the pTRAIL, AVPI-LMWP alone or LMWP/pTRAIL complexes on inhibition of HeLa cell growth. Our studies indicated that the AVPI-LMWP/pTRAIL co-delivery system could deliver plasmid into HeLa cell and induce tumor cell apoptosis efficiently, which showed its potential in cancer therapy using combination of apoptoic peptide and gene drugs.

Objective To evaluate the clinical performance of AQT90 FLEX,a novel time-resolved fluorescence based point-of-care test (POCT) for quantification of D-dimer in elderly patients.Methods The method from Quantitative D-dimer assay (WS/T 477-2015) for testing equipment performance was used as a reference to evaluate the clinical performance of AQT90 FLEX.The correlation was compared between testing results of D-dimer using the AQT90 immune-assay analyzer and those using the ACL TOP coagulation analyzer.Results At high concentration of D-dimer,the within-run precision coefficient of variation (CV)was 2.619％,and at low concentration of D-dimer,the within-run precision CV was 2.767％.The pollution-carrying rate was 0.12％.The measured data from AQT90 and ACL TOP had a correlation coefficient of r =0.9491 (P ＜ 0.01).The equation of the line of best fit for D-dimer with which all AQT90 results can be adapted to the ACL TOP was:AQT90 =2.52 ACL TOP + 0.15.The number from the equation was slightly greater in female than that in male,and it was also increased in elderly.Conclusions The AQT90 FLEX had rational precision and linearity in determination of concentration.There was a high agreement between the testing results from AQT90 and those from ACL TOP.It was recommended to use a slope of 2.52 and an intercept of 0.15 to adjust the D-dimer values of the ACL TOP to the AQT90 FLEX assay systems.POCT for D-dimer by AQT90 FLEX raises feasibility for use in elderly patients.

OBJECTIVETo study the inhibitory effect and mechanism of Ganoderma lipsiense extract (GLE) on the growth of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cell line MDA-MB-231-HM in a mouse model.

METHODSThe mouse model of TNBC was established by subcutaneous injection of 1.5 x 10(6) of MDA-MB-231-HM cells into BALB/c-nu mouse. Twenty successfully modeled mice were divided into the GLE group and the negative control group according to random digit table, 10 in each group. GLE (0.2 mL 100 mg/mL) was peritoneally injected to mice in the GLE group, while equal dose of normal saline was peritoneally injected to mice in the negative control group. The medication was administered once per 3 days and discontinued after 45 days. The CD34 expression was detected using immunohistochemical assay for counting microvessels. Meanwhile, expressions of thrombospondin 1 (TSP-1) and cyclin D1 were detected using immunohistochemical assay.

RESULTSThe average weight was obviously lower in the GLE group than in the negative control group [(0.33 ± 0.16) g vs (0.68 ± 0.37)g, P < 0.05]. The tumor inhibition rate was 51.4% in the GLE group. The volume of transplanted tumor was obviously lesser in the GLE group than in the negative control group (P < 0.05). Results of immunohistochemical staining showed, the microvessel density (MVD) under every field was (20.7 ± 2.1), TSP-1 positive cell count was (66.2 ± 9.2), cyclin D1 positive cell count was (33.8 ± 16.4) in the GLE group, and they were 34.0 ± 2.0, 24.0 ± 6.6, and 168.2 ± 32.6, respectively in the negative control group. There was statistical difference in all indices between the two groups (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONGLE could inhibit malignant proliferation of tumor cells by suppressing angiogenesis of blood vessels in tumor tissues and regulating cell cycles, thereby inhibiting TNBC.

Animals ; Biological Products ; pharmacology ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cyclin D1 ; metabolism ; Disease Models, Animal ; Ganoderma ; chemistry ; Humans ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Mice, Nude ; Microvessels ; Neoplasm Transplantation ; Neovascularization, Pathologic ; prevention & control ; Random Allocation ; Thrombospondin 1 ; metabolism ; Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms ; drug therapy

AIM: To discuss the protective effects and possible mechanisms of 17β-estradiol on human retinal pigment epithelial ( RPE) cells induced by high glucose. ·METHODS: RPE cells were cultured and divided into four groups according to randomized controlled method:blank control group:the cells were treated with 5. 5mmol/L routine glucose medium for processing; high glucose group: cells were treated with 100mmol/L glucose for 12h;17β-estradiol low concentration group: after treated with 10 μmol/L 17β-estradiol, cells were treated with 100mmol/L glucose for 12h; 17β-estradiol high concentration group: after treated with 100 μmol/L 17β-estradiol, cells were treated with 100mmol/L glucose for 12h. Cell viability were tested by MTT colorimetric detection. Cells apoptosis were detected by Hochest33258 staining. Intracellular reactive oxygen species( ROS) level were detected by H2 DCFDA staining. Expression of CAT, SOD and MDA were tested by colorimetric detection. · RESULTS: RPE cell activity decreased with the concentration of glucose increased; 17β-estradiol inhibited high glucose-induced cell viability decrease in RPE cells, decreased the apoptosis rate of RPE cells and intracellular ROS generation; besides, 17β-estradiol significantly increased the expression of CAT, SOD and decreased the expression of MDA in RPE cells. ·CONCLUSION: The 17β-estradiol effectively inhibited high glucose -induced RPE cells damage, which provide reliable experimental basis for the treatment of injuries in RPE cells.

To develop a cell-penetrating chimeric apoptotic peptide AVPI-LMWP/DNA co-delivery system for cancer therapy, we prepared the AVPI-LMWP/pTRAIL self-assembled complexes containing a therapeutic combination of peptide drug AVPI and DNA drug TRAIL. The chimeric apoptotic peptide AVPI-LMWP was synthesized using the standard solid-phase synthesis. The cationic AVPI-LMWP could condense pTRAIL by electrostatic interaction. The physical-chemical properties of the AVPI-LMWP/pTRAIL complexes were characterized. The cellular uptake efficiency and the inhibitory activity of the AVPI-LMWP/pTRAIL complexes on tumor cell were also performed. The results showed that the AVPI-LMWP/pTRAIL complexes were successfully prepared by co-incubation. With the increase of mass ratio (AVPI-LMWP/DNA), the particle size was decreased and the zeta potential had few change. Agarose gel electrophoresis showed that AVPI-LMWP could fully bind and condense pTRAIL at a mass ratio above 15:1. Cellular uptake efficiency was improved along with the increased ratio of W(AVPI-LMWP)/WpTRAIL. The in vitro cytotoxicity experiments demonstrated that the AVPI-LMWP/pTRAIL (W:W = 20:1) complexes was significantly more effective than the pTRAIL, AVPI-LMWP alone or LMWP/pTRAIL complexes on inhibition of HeLa cell growth. Our studies indicated that the AVPI-LMWP/pTRAIL co-delivery system could deliver plasmid into HeLa cell and induce tumor cell apoptosis efficiently, which showed its potential in cancer therapy using combination of apoptoic peptide and gene drugs.
Antineoplastic Agents ; chemistry ; Cell-Penetrating Peptides ; chemistry ; DNA ; chemistry ; Drug Delivery Systems ; HeLa Cells ; Humans ; Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; Particle Size ; Plasmids

The lignans in Urtica cannabina were isolated by preparative HPLC, silica, and ODS column chromatographies, and identified by NMR and HR-MS. The inhibitory activities on 5α-reductase were evaluated in vitro. As a result, ten secolignans,(2R,4S)-2,4-bis(3-methoxyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-butoxypropanol(1), 3,4-trans-3-hydroxymethyl-4-[bis(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl] butyrolactone(2), 3,4-trans-3-hydroxymethyl-4-[(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)(3-methoxyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl] butyrolactone(3), 3,4-trans-3-hydroxymethyl-4-[bis(3-methoxyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl] butyrolactone(trans urticol, 4), 3,4-trans-3-hydroxymethyl-4-[bis(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl] butyrolactone-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(5), 3,4-trans-3-hydroxymethyl-4-[(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)(3-methoxyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butyrolactone-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(6), 3,4-trans-3-hydroxymethyl-4-[bis(3-methoxyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butyrolactone-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(trans-urticol-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside, 7), cycloolivil-4-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(8), isolariciresinol-4'-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(9), and olivil-4'-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(10), together with a polyphenol [α-viniferin(11)], were isolated from U. cannabina for the first time. Compound 1 was a new lignan. Compound 7 was potent in inhibiting 5α-reductase.
5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors ; Cholestenone 5 alpha-Reductase/pharmacology* ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; Lignans/pharmacology* ; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy ; Molecular Structure ; Urticaceae/enzymology*

Bovine interferon-gamma (BoIFN-gamma) gene was amplified by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) from total RNA of bovine spleen lymphocytes stimulated with ConA. The products of RT-PCR were cloned into pVAX1 vector, positive recombinant clone was identified by restriction enzyme digestion and sequencing. The recombinant plasmid pVAX1-BolFN-gamma was transfected into COS-7 cells mediated by lipofectine, indirect immunofluorescent assay analysis confirmed that rBoIFN-gamma was expressed in COS-7 cells. BoIFN-gamma gene (without signal peptide) was cloned into pET-30a(+) and pGEX-6p-1 vector, and transformed into the Escherichia coli cells. After optimizing the induction condition, SDS-PAGE analysis showed that the expression products were all found in soluble form and had a molecular weight of 23 kDa and 43 kDa respectively. BoLFN-gamma precursor gene (with signal peptide) was cloned into transfer vector pFastBac 1, and transformated into DH10Bac E. coli cells. By site-specific transposition, BoIFN-gamma gene was integrated into shuttle vector Bacmid, and transfected into the Sf9 insect cells mediated by lipofectine to produce recombinant baculovirus. Indirect immunofluorescent assay analysis confirmed that rBac-BoLFN-gamma was expressed successfully in Baculovirus vector system. The antiviral activities of rHis-BoIFN-gamma, rGST-BoIFN-gamma and rBac-BoIFN-gamma were up to 8.389 x10(7) U/mg, 6.554 x10(5) U/mg and 4.096 x 10(4) U/mL respectively, which were analyzed in MDBK/VSV system. A sandwich ELISA was established using monoclonal antibodies 3E6 and 5G4, which can detect BoIFN-gamma in quantity and provide a useful method for the clinical practice and research of BolFN-gamma.
Animals ; Antiviral Agents ; pharmacology ; Baculoviridae ; genetics ; metabolism ; COS Cells ; Cattle ; Cercopithecus aethiops ; Escherichia coli ; genetics ; metabolism ; Genetic Vectors ; genetics ; Interferon-gamma ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; pharmacology ; Recombinant Proteins ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; pharmacology ; Transfection

This study was aimed to evaluate the cyto-compatibility of PGLA film for periodontal guided tissue regeneration (GTR) and their degradable products. Different extraction temperature, time and ratio were used to assess the cell relative growth rate (RGR) for PGLA. The degradable solution were brought into contact with cultured cells in vitro to observe the effects of cytotoxicity at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 weeks. The results showed when the extraction ratio was 0.1 g/ml, the extraction time has no effects on cytotoxicity at 37 degrees C. When the ratio was 0.1 cm2/ml, slight cytotoxic reaction appeared with the increase of extraction temperature (50 degrees C or 70 degrees C). When the extraction ratio was 0.5 cm2/ml in contract with the degradable solution at 37 degrees C for 72 h, the cell growth rate decreased. When the ratio was 6 cm2/ml, the cytotoxicity existed in some degree even if the temperature was at 37 degrees C for 24 h. After 2-4 w, the degradable solution had no obvious toxic effects on cells. However, the RGR gradually decreased as the degradation period increased. In conclusion, the effects of the extraction temperature, time, ratio and the degradation products accumulating in solution on RGR may exist. PGLA film has a good cytocompatibility.
Animals ; Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides ; metabolism ; pharmacology ; Biodegradation, Environmental ; Cell Division ; drug effects ; Cells, Cultured ; Guided Tissue Regeneration ; Materials Testing ; Mice

BACKGROUND:An orthodontist can gain all comprehensive data about the tooth and jaw based on a model measurement.With the development of CAD/CAM,a three-dimensional (3D) digital model shows more accurate information than a traditional model.OBJECTIVE:To explore the characteristics of dental arch and basal bone in permanent dentition Angle Class Ⅱ malocclusion based on 3D digital models.METHODS:Thirty cases of normal occlusionin permanent dentition were selected as control group,and 30 cases of Angel Ⅱ1 and 30 cases of Angel Ⅱ2 malocclusion were enrolled,respectively.Three kinds of 3D digital models were established using a 3shape R700 scanner and measured with Orthoanalyzer 2013.The data of individual normal occlusion and Angel Ⅱ1 and Angel Ⅱ2 data were analyzed statistically with SPSS 19.0 software respectively.Intergroup comparison was analyzed by the least significant difference test method.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Maxillary and mandibular dental arch length and maxillary dental arch width of front section (3-3) and middle section (4-4)/maxillary basal bone length and mandibular basal bone width of middle section (4-4):Ⅱ2 ＞ normal occlusion ＞ Ⅱ1 (P ＜ 0.05).Mandibular dental arch front width of section (3-3)/maxillary and mandibular basal bone length:normal occlusion ＞ Ⅱ1＞ Ⅱ2 (P ＜ 0.05).Maxillary dental arch width of behind section (6-6)/maxillary basal bone width of front section (3-3) and middle section (4-4)/mandibular basal bone width of front section (3-3):normal occlusion ＞ Ⅱ2 ＞ Ⅱ1 (P ＜ 0.05).The angle of tooth long axis and plane:there was significant difference in the Angel Ⅱ1,Ⅱ2 and normal occlusion (P ＜ 0.05).Maxillary posterior-teeth area (coronary):Ⅱ1 ＞ Ⅱ2 ＞ normal occlusion (P ＜ 0.05).Mandibular posterior-teeth area (coronary):Ⅱ2 ＞ normal occlusion ＞ Ⅱ1 (P＜ 0.05).The dental arch of Angel Ⅱ1 was narrow and long in shpape,and the dental arch of Angel Ⅱ2 was wide and short in shape.Sagittal discordant existed in the anterior of Angel Ⅱ1,such as lip-side incline of maxilla and mandible.Coronal discordant existed in the median and posteior of Angel Ⅱ1,such as palatine-side incline of the maxillary dental arch,and buccal-side incline of the mandible.Sagittal discordant existed in the anterior of Angel Ⅱ2,e.g.lingual-side incline of the maxilla and mandible.No discordant existed in the posterior section of Angel Ⅱ2.