2.Study on Molecular Phylogeny of Schistosoma sinensium Based on Mitochondrial Genes
Guangjun ZHANG ; Chiping QIU ; Dongchuan QIU ; Mingyi XIA
Chinese Journal of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases 1987;0(01):-
Objective To determine the phylogenetic position of Schistosoma sinensium in the genus Schistosoma using mitochondrial cytochrome C oxidase 1 (CO1) and NADH dehydrogenase 1(ND1) as molecular markers. Methods The genomic DNA of adult worms were extracted by the GNT\|K method. The target regions were amplified by PCR using specific primers. The PCR products were purified before ligation into the plasmid Zero\|Blunt. Recombinant plasmids were amplified in E.coli, extracted and purified using routine methods and then sequenced using M13 primers (F/R) on a Licor long\|read auto\|sequencer. Sequences of related schistosomes were retrieved from GenBank and aligned with our data in the sequence editor ESEE. Gene trees were constructed in PHYLIP and MEGA using both maximum parsimony and neighbor\|joining methods. For parsimony analysis, all characters were treated as unordered and with equal weights. At least \{3 000\} cycles of bootstrapping were carried out. For analysis in MEGA, all gap columns were deleted. The third position of codon was included. Results The nucleotide and amino acid sequences of CO1 and ND1 of S.sinensium were obtained. Conclusion The phylogenetic trees from these molecular data suggested that S.sinensium belongs to the Asian schistosome group, and the results coincided with the previous rDNA (ITS2 & LSU) analysis results.
3.PCD Used in Monitoring Sterilization Efficacy of Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma Sterilizer
Jian ZHANG ; Shuxia XING ; Xia QIU ; Lifei WANG ; Liubo ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(12):-
OBJECTIVE To monitor the sterilization effect of hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizer with process challenge derice(PCD).METHODS Hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizer was used to sterilize different material and structure items in simulation field sterilization trial.The test pieces have been cultured for 7 days at 37 ℃.Make the test records in detail.RESULTS The hemostatic forceps,surface of lines and biological indicators,as well as 300 mm stainless steels tube and 2000 mm Teflon tube were sterilized successful.But 600 mm and 300 mm stainless steels of low temperature did not past the challenge tests.The results of test surface and test lumen were inconsistent.CONCLUSIONS PCD is need to be introduced in monitoring sterilization effect of hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizer.
5.RNA spliceosomal mutations in myeloid neoplasms.
Xiang-chou YANG ; Su-jiang ZHANG ; Hong-xia QIU
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2013;34(6):555-557
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6.Sequence Analysis of rDNA-LSU Gene of Orientobilharzia turkestanicum from Mainland of China
Guangjun ZHANG ; Qin CHEN ; Chiping QIU ; Mingyi XIA
Chinese Journal of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases 1987;0(02):-
Objective To classify the taxonomic status of O.cheni in relation to O.turkestanicum var. tuberculata from the mainland of China by comparing their nucleotide sequences of nuclear ribosomal partial large subunit gene (LSU). Methods The genomic DNA of adult worms were extracted by the GNT-K method. The target gene was amplified by PCR using specific primers. The PCR products were purified before ligation into the plasmid PCR-blunt (Invitrogen). Recombinant plasmids were amplified in E.coli , extracted and purified using routine methods and then sequenced using M13 primers (F/R) on a Licor long-read auto-sequencer. Sequences of O. turkestanicum was retrieved from GenBank and aligned with our data in BioEdit. Results The nucleotide sequences of LSU between O.turkestanicum var. tuberculata and O.cheni was 100% identical, and 99.99% identical between O.turkestanicum var. tuberculata and O.turkestanicum . Conclusion This study demonstrated high similarity in LSU nucleotide sequences, and the results do not support O.cheni as an independent species. O.cheni may be a synonym of O.turkestanicum var. tuberculata , and O.turkestanicum var. tuberculata is probably also a synonym of O.turkestanicum .
8.Correlation between osteoporosis and degeneration of intervertebral discs in aging rats.
Yingang, ZHANG ; Junqing, XIA ; Yusheng, QIU ; Yidong, BAI
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2012;32(2):210-5
This study examined the correlation between osteoporosis and the degeneration of intervertebral discs. Sprague-Dawley rats were maintained up to 22 or 28 months. The femoral bone, tibial bone and lumbar vertebra were histologically studied and the expression of collagen type II and X in intervertebral discs was immunohistochemiscally determined. Several indices for the degeneration of intervertebral discs and osteoporosis and the correlation among them were then analyzed. Close correlations were found among the indices for the degeneration of intervertebral discs, including the relative area of the vascular bud, the ratio of the uncalcified and the calcified layers, the expression of collagen type II and X. The correlation with collagen type X was negative. There existed positive correlations among the indices for osteoporosis, including the thickness ratio of cortical bone, the relative area of bone trabecula, the density of femoral and vertebral body bones, and the maximum stress and strain on bone. Analysis on the relationship of osteoporosis and the disease on disc showed that the indices of osteoporosis were negatively correlated with the indices of the degeneration of intervertebral discs but the expression of collagen type X was positively correlated, with the density of vertebral body bones having the strongest dependence on collagen type X. The maximum stress and strain bore no correlation with the degeneration of intervertebral discs. These results suggest that osteoporosis was negatively correlated with the degeneration of intervertebral discs.
9.INFORMATIONIZATION OF MICROBIAL RESOURCES
He ZHANG ; Xiang-Tao MO ; Li-Qiu XIA ;
Microbiology 1992;0(03):-
Along with the development of computer techniques and the dissemination of Internet,many investigators of microorganisms already can acquire a lot of knowledge of many fields on microbe via Internet,extremely including the whole genome of a certain microbe. This was considered unimaginable in the past.Rapid collection of information also to a great extent expands the researching ranges and researching ability of microbial researcher,and at one time,the highly developed Internet provides a unprecedented opportunity for intercommunication of information?share of resources and international cooperations of microbiology.
10.Role of Rev-erbα/Bmal1 signaling pathway in myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury and relationship with autophagy in diabetic rats
Zhen QIU ; Yi ZHANG ; Hao MING ; Shaoqing LEI ; Zhongyuan XIA
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2021;41(2):234-238
Objective:To evaluate the role of nuclear receptor subfamily 1, group D, member 1/brain and muscle Arnt-like 1(Rev-erbα/Bmal1) signaling pathway in myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury in diabetic rats and its relationship with autophagy.Methods:SPF-grade adult male Sprague-Dawley rats, aged 6-8 weeks, weighing 200-220 g, were used in this study.Type I diabetes mellitus was induced by intraperitoneal streptozotocin 60 mg/kg.The rats were continuously fed for 8 weeks after successful establishment of the model.Thirty rats with type 1 diabetes mellitus were divided into 3 groups by a random number table method: diabetic sham operation group (DS group, n=6), diabetic myocardial I/R group (DI/R group, n=12) and diabetic myocardial I/R plus Rev-erbα antagonist SR-8278 group (DI/R+ SR group, n=12). Eighteen non-diabetic rats were divided into 2 groups by a random number table method: non-diabetic sham operation group (NS group, n=6) and non-diabetic myocardial I/R group (NI/R group, n=12). The myocardial I/R model was established by ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery for 30 min followed by 120-min reperfusion in anesthetized rats.SR-8278 2 mg/kg was intravenously injected via the femoral vein at 1 h before ischemia in group DI/R+ SR.Blood samples were collected from the carotid artery immediately after the end of reperfusion for determination of serum troponin I (cTnI), creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) and lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) levels (by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay). Then the rats were sacrificed, and myocardial tissues were obtained for determination of myocardial infarct size (by TTC method), expression of Rev-erbα and Bmal1 mRNA (by real-time polymerase chain reaction) and expression of Rev-erbα, Bmal1, microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain (LC3) Ⅱ and LC3Ⅰ (by Western blot) and for calculation of the ratio of LC3 Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰand the number of autophagosomes (with a transmission electron microscope). Results:Compared with group NS, the percentage of myocardial infarct size, serum levels of cTnI, CK-MB and LDH and the number of autophagosomes were significantly increased, the expression of Rev-erbα and its mRNA in myocardial tissues was up-regulated, the expression of Bmall and its mRNA was down-regulated, and the ratio of LC3 Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰwas increased in group NI/R, and serum levels of cTnI, CK-MB and LDH were increased, the number of autophagosomes was decreased, the expression of Rev-erbα and its mRNA in myocardial tissues was up-regulated, the expression of Bmall and its mRNA was down-regulated and the ratio of LC3 Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰwas decreased in group DS ( P<0.05). Compared with group NI/R, the percentage of myocardial infarct size and serum levels of cTnI, CK-MB and LDH were significantly increased, the number of autophagosomes was decreased, the expression of Rev-erbα and its mRNA in myocardial tissues was up-regulated, the expression of Bmall and its mRNA was down-regulated, and the ratio of LC3 Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰwas decreased in group DI/R ( P<0.05). Compared with group DS, the percentage of myocardial infarct size, serum levels of cTnI, CK-MB and LDH and the number of autophagosomes were were significantly increased, the expression of Rev-erbα and its mRNA in myocardial tissues was up-regulated, the expression of Bmall and its mRNA was down-regulated, and the ratio of LC3 Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰwas increased in group DI/R ( P<0.05). Compared with group DI/R, the percentage of myocardial infarct size, serum levels of cTnI, CK-MB and LDH and the number of autophagosomes were significantly decreased, the expression of Rev-erbα and its mRNA in myocardial tissues was down-regulated, the expression of Bmall and its mRNA was up-regulated, and the ratio of LC3 Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰwas increased in group DI/R+ SR ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Rev-erbα/BMAL1 signaling pathway is involved in the process of myocardial I/R injury by regulating cell autophagy in diabetic rats.