1.Expression of Human CyclinD1 in Pichia Pastoris
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2016;31(5):81-83,87
Objective To obtain the Cyclin D1,the Cyclin D1 gene was cloned and expressed in Pichia pastoris.Methods The total RNA was extracted from liver cancer tissue.The Cyclin D1 cDNA was obtained by RT-PCR.The Cyclin D1 cDNA was sequenced.And sub-clonedto the Ppic9k,the Pichia pastoris expressed was used to obtain the Cyclin D1.Results The 483 bp Cyclin D1 cDNA was obtained.And the sequence of Cyclin D1 was corrected.The 36KD Cyclin D1 was obtained by Pichia pastoris expression.Conclusion The Cyclin D1 cDNA was cloned and Cyclin D1 was expressed in Pichia pastoris.
2.Diagnostic value of combined detection of VEGF, SAA and hs-CRP for acute cerebral infarction
Shuang QIN ; Dou HUO ; Ruiqing XING ; Xiaoning ZHANG ; Yongchang WU ; Huiyu CHEN ; Daorong PENG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2019;40(2):222-225
Objective To investigate the correction between the levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), serum amyloid A (SAA), hypersensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and acute cerebral infarction (ACI), and to provide the basis for the diagnosis and treatment of ACI.Methods A total of 76patients with ACI in the hospital from August to October 2017were selected as ACI group.In addition, 32healthy subjects underwent physical examination in the same period in this hospital were selected as negative control group (NC group).The levels of SAA and hs-CRP were detected by nephelometry, while the level of VEGF was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).The differences of detection indexes between two groups were compared, and the diagnostic value of each index and the combined test were evaluated with the Youden index.Results The levels of SAA, hs-CRP and VEGF in ACI group, were significantly higher than those of NC group (P<0.01).The levels of VEGF was positively correlated with SAA and hs-CRP (r=0.434and0.631, P=0.000and 0.000).The optimal diagnostic critical points of VEGF, SAA and hs-CRP in the diagnosis of ACI were 161.93pg/mL, 3.81mg/L and 4.63mg/L, and the sensitivities were 93.55%, 65.91%and64.44%, the specificities were 60.00%, 93.75%and 90.32%, respectively.Combined detection with hs-CRP and VEGF was superior to single index detection and other joint detection.The sensitivity, specificity and Youden index of combined detection with hs-CRP and VEGF were 96.67%, 95.65%and 0.92respectively.Conclusion The levels of VEGF, SAA and hs-CRP increase in patients with ACI, and they play important roles in the diagnosis of ACI.VEGF are positively related to SAA and hs-CRP, and there may be an synergistic effect exist.VEGF may be involved in the pathological process of cerebral infarction.The combined detection of hs-CRP and VEGF is of high clinical value in the diagnosis of cerebral infarction.
3.Protective Effect of Huazhuo Jiedu Huoxue Tongluo Prescription on Cerebral Ischemia-reperfusion Injury via Regulating Autophagy Based on JNK Signaling Pathway
Minhan ZHAO ; Xinqiao CHU ; Xiaohui CAO ; Ruiqing HUO ; Kuo SUN ; Fangzhao LI ; Yufan HAN ; Junbiao TIAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(7):115-125
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of Huazhuo Jiedu Huoxue Tongluo prescription in alleviating cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury via regulating nerve cell autophagy based on c-Jun N-terminal kinase(JNK)signaling pathway . MethodSixty SD rats were randomly divided into 6 groups: sham group, middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion (MCAO/R) group (model group), Huazhuo Jiedu Huoxue Tongluo prescription group [traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) group(25.0 g·kg-1)], JNK inhibitor SP600125 (SP) group(5 mg·kg-1), TCM+SP group and JNK agonist Anisomycin (Ani) group(15 mg·kg-1). After 24 h of modeling, TCM group and TCM+SP group were given TCM decoction (ig) for 3 consecutive days, and the other groups were given equal volume of normal saline (ig). Neurological deficit was evaluated by neurological function score and cerebral infarct volume was determined by 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazole chloride (TTC) staining. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and Nissl staining were used to observe the structural changes of brain tissue and the damage of neurons, respectively. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nick end labeling assay (TUNEL) was performed to detect cell apoptosis. The ultrastructure of autophagosomes was observed by transmission electron microscope. Western blot was employed to detect the protein expressions of microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3A/B (LC3A/B), autophagy related 5 (Atg5), the ortholog of yeast Atg6 (Beclin1), p62, B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), JNK, phosphorylated (p)-JNK and c-Jun in brain tissue. The mRNA expressions of LC3A/B, Beclin1, p62, Atg5, Bcl-2, JNK and c-Jun were detected by Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). ResultCompared with the sham group, the model group had elevated neurological deficit score (P<0.05), enlarged cerebral infarct volume (P<0.05)and typical infarction manifestations formed in hippocampal region and its surrounding brain tissue. In addition, there were a large number of neuronal cell degeneration, necrosis, liquefaction, nucleus pyknosis and deep staining, and inflammatory cell infiltration in the cortex in the model group, and severe swelling of mitochondria, lysosomes, autophagosomes and autophagolysosomes were clearly seen under electron microscope. TUNEL positive cells were increased (P<0.05), and cell apoptosis was severe. The nuclear membrane and nucleolus of neurons in brain tissue were blurred with discontinuous processes, and Nissl bodies in cytoplasm were stained light with reduced number. Western blot revealed that the model group had up-regulated protein expressions of LC3A/B, Beclin1, Atg5, JNK, p-JNK and c-Jun in brain tissue (P<0.05), while down-regulated protein expressions of p62 and Bcl-2 (P<0.05)as compared with the sham group. Real-time PCR indicated that the mRNA expressions of LC3A/B, Beclin1, Atg5, JNK and c-Jun in the model group were higher (P<0.05) while the mRNA expressions of p62 and Bcl-2 were lower (P<0.05) than those in the sham group. Compared with the conditions in model group, the neurological deficit scores of TCM, SP and TCM+SP groups were lowered (P<0.05), and the cerebral infarct volume was reduced (P<0.05), with improved pathological status of brain tissue, especially in the TCM group. Furthermore, there were abundant and basically normal mitochondrial cristae, slightly dilated endoplasmic reticulum, slightly swollen golgi apparatus, slightly fused nuclear membrane, and few visible lysosomes, autophagosomes and autophagolysosomes. TUNEL positive cells were decreased (P<0.05), displaying reduced apoptosis, especially in the TCM group. The nucleolus and nuclear membrane of neurons in brain tissue were discernible, and Nissl bodies in cytoplasm was reduced to a certain degree as compared with those in the model group. Western blot showed a decrease in the protein expressions of LC3A/B, Beclin1, Atg5, JNK, p-JNK and c-Jun in the TCM group ,the SP group,and the TCM+SP group(P<0.05),while an increase in the protein expressions of p62 in the TCM group and SP group(P<0.05),and an increase in the protein expressions of Bcl-2 in the TCM group and TCM+SP group. By Real-time PCR, the mRNA expressions of LC3A, LC3B, Beclin1, Atg5, JNK and c-Jun had a down-regulation(P<0.05) while the mRNA expression of p62 a up-regulation in the TCM group ,the SP group,and the TCM+SP group(P<0.05),and the mRNA expression of Bcl-2 a up-regulation in the TCM group and the TCM+SP group(P<0.05).Scores of the Ani group were raised (P<0.05), and infarct volume was increased significantly, with aggravated neuronal cell necrosis and obvious inflammatory infiltration. Moreover, there were neuronal nuclear membrane fusion with abnormal protrusion, increased heterochromatin aggregation in edge, severe mitochondrial swelling, endoplasmic reticulum expansion, increased lysosomes, increased intracytoplasmic vesicles, and visible autophagosomes and autophagolysosomes. TUNEL positive cells were increased (P<0.05), representing severe apoptosis. The number of Nissl bodies dropped with light staining, and the nucleolus and nuclear membrane were blurred. Real-time PCR found that the mNRA expressions of Atg5, c-Jun, JNK were up-regulated (P<0.05),while Beclin1, p62, Bcl-2 were were down-regulated in the Ani group (P<0.05). Compared with the TCM group and SP group,the protein expressions of LC3A/B, Beclin1, Atg5, JNK, p-JNK, c-Jun were decreased,and p62, Bcl-2 were increased in the Ani group(P<0.05). Compared with the TCM group,the mRNA expressions of JNK mRNA had a down-regulation in the SP group and TCM+SP group,while LC3A, LC3B, Atg5, c-Jun, JNK had an up-regulation(P<0.05) and Bcl-2 had a down-regulation in the Ani group(P<0.05). Compared with the SP group,the mRNA expressions of Atg5, c-Jun, JNK had an up-regulation(P<0.05), and Beclin1, p62, Bcl-2 had a down-regulation in the Ani group(P<0.05). ConclusionHuazhuo Jiedu Huoxue Tongluo prescription significantly up-regulates the protein and mRNA expressions of LC3A/B, Beclin1, Atg5, JNK, p-JNK and c-Jun, and down-regulates the protein and mRNA expressions of p62 and Bcl-2, suggesting that the prescription can inhibit autophagy through JNK signaling pathway to reduce ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats.