AIM: To detect the serum proteomic patterns in patients of breast cancer by the method of SELDI-TOF-MS and CM10 ProteinChip, and to screen the biomarker candidates, build and validate the diagnostic models, and evaluate its clinical value in surveillance and follow-up after operation. METHODS: The SELDI-TOF-MS technology and CM10 ProteinChip were used to detect the proteomic patterns of serum from 63 breast cancer patients and 40 healthy women. The biomarker candidates were screened and the diagnostic models were constructed by ZJU-PDAS software. Meanwhile, the model was blind-validated in another 23 patients and 20 healthy women. At the same time, 16 serum samples were detected to evaluate its value in surveillance and follow-up after operation. RESULTS: The best model was composed by two protein peaks (BC1/3.9 kD and BC2/5.6 kD) with its sensitivity and specificity of 87.30% (55/63) and 95.00% (38/40), respectively. The sensitivity and specificity in the blind-validation of new cases were 95.65% (22/23) and 85.00% (17/20), respectively. The diagnostic efficacies were the same to the patients of different stages (P>0.05). The expression of BC1 increased while BC2 decreased after operation. The expression of BC2 in the patients with recurrence or metastasis was higher than that in the tumor-free survivors (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: This method shows its potential in detection, surveillance and follow-up after operation. The method is also useful for screening the novel and better biomarkers in breast cancer.

MicroRNAs(miRNAs)are a class of small RNA molecules which play a pivotal role in the regulation of genes involved in diverse processes.Recently,many viral-encoded miRNAs have been discovered,which suggests that viruses also use this fundamental mode of gene regulation.Although the functions of most viral- encoded miRNAs are unknown,some of them are involved in evading CTL,mediating latent infection,apoptosis suppression,etc.Uncovering the role of viral miRNAs in the pathopoiesis offers an immense opportunity not only to develope effective antiviral therapies,but also to identifying novel molecular targets for developing antiviral reagents.Therefore,recent progress on vmiRNAs was reviewed.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a newly identified class of non-protein-coding small RNAs that play important roles in multiple biological processes. Recent evidence indicates that the expression of many miRNAs is both temporally and spatially regulated by RNA editing, differential processing and tissue-specific enhancers, and the potential for ultimately designing molecular medicines based on the modulation of miRNAs seems good. A better understanding of the mechanism which regulates miRNAs is very helpful to reveal the pathogenesis of some diseases, discover novel molecular targets for treatment by interference, and develop an effective gene therapy. Therefore, the latest progress in the mechanism regulating miRNAs is summarized.

Halitosis ; etiology ; metabolism ; microbiology ; Helicobacter Infections ; complications ; Helicobacter pylori ; Humans ; Oral Hygiene ; Periodontal Diseases ; complications ; Smoking ; Volatile Organic Compounds ; metabolism

Objective To investigate the remineralization effects of the Aominqing dental desensitizer and the fluoride dentifrice on the demineralized enamels. Methods Sixty-three teeth were randomly divided into three groups after demineralization , then was remineralized for eight days by using Aominqing dental desensitizer, fluoride dentifrice (1.1 g/L), and deionized water, respectively. The thin sections of teeth were analyzed under the con-focal laser scanning microscope (CLSM). The morphology of the surface of teeth was observed under the scanning electron microscope (SEM). Results Under CLSM, the evaluation parameter area of the fluorescent lesion (A,μm2) processed by Aominqing and by fluoride was (3.19 ± 0.19) × 104, (3.61 ± 0.26) × 104 μm2, respectively. The total fluorescence (TF) was (0.61 ± 0.09) × 106, (0.89 ± 0.15) × 106, average fluorescent of the lesion(AF) was (18.98 ± 1.56), (24.65 ± 2.39), and the above parameters were all less than those in the blank control group [A=(4.89 ± 0.24) × 104 μm2,TF=(1.78 ± 0.21) × 106, AF = 36.29 ± 2.57] (P < 0.01). The evaluation parameters in the Aominqing group were less than those in the fluoride dentifrice group(P < 0.05). Under SEM, the surface of the group processed by Aominqing was the smoothest, compared to the fluoride dentifrice group and the blank control group. Conclusions Both Aominqing dental desensitizer and fluoride dentifrice (1.1 g/L) have the remineralization effects on the demineralized enamels, and the former has a stronger effect.

Objective To analyze the influence of dexamethasone in the hypotonic-induced volume-sensitive chloride currents in human trabecular meshwork cells,and to investigate the possible mechanism of volume-sensitive chloride channels(VACC)in the glucocorticoid-induced glaucoma(GIG)cases.Methods The human trabecular meshwork cells were seeded in 35 mm diameter plastic petri dishes,so that they could grow in monolayer.The cultured cells were divided into normal cell culture medium group and dexamethasone 1 d,3 d,7 d groups.The chlorine current density values of the cells in four groups were recorded respectively by the whole-cell patch-clamp technique. The differences among groups were compared.Results In normal group,after hypotonic stimulation,under+100 and-100 mV voltage clamp,the outward and inward current density values of the trabecular cells were (19.94±0.87) and (-6.53±0.41)pA/pF.In dexamethasone 1 d,3 d,and 7 d groups,under the same condition,the outward and inward current density values of the trabecular cells were (19.39 ± 1.40)and (-6.42 ± 0.28)pA/pF, (17.97±2.35)and (-5.82±0.94)pA/pF,(17.16±1.16)and (-5.65±0.43)pA/pF.The trabecular cells cultured with dexamethasone for 1 d had lower outward and inward current density values under hypotonic stimulation compared with normal group,but there was no significant difference (P>0.05).The trabecular cells cultured with dexamethasone for 3 d and 7 d,when compared with normal group,had significantly lower outward and inward current density values under hypotonic stimulation (P<0.05 ). Conclusion Dexamethasone could reduce the volume-sensitive chloride current in trabecular meshwork cells,which would affect trabecular meshwork cell volume adjustment.This would possibly cause the increase of the aqueous humor outflow resistance among GIG cases.

Objective To explore if there is a difference in blood pressure in left and right extremities.Methods A total of 20164 adults who took part in health check-up at Health Examination Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital between December 2009 and August 2011were enrolled in this study.Age,height and body weight were recorded,and blood pressure in extremities was measured in synchronous way by using an arteriosclerosis detector.Results (1) Blood pressure in upper left extremity was slightly higher than that in upper and lower right extremity ( all P =0.0001).( 2 ) Difference in diastolic blood pressure in upper left and right limbs in females (2.1±6.7) mm Hg(1mm Hg =0.133 kPa) was more significant than that in males (1.4 +6.5 ) mm Hg ( P =0.0000).In males,difference in systolic blood pressure between two lower extremities ( 2.3 ± 9.6 )mm Hg was more significant than that in females (1.9 ±13.4) mm Hg ( P =0.0225 ).( 3 ) The above mentioned differences were found in low or normal weight and over-weight/obesity populations,which was not correlated with body mess index.(4) The difference of diastolic blood pressure in left and right limbs of relatively taller adults ( ＞170 cm) was more significant than that in shorter populations ( ＜170 cm ) (P =0.001).Conclusion The differences in blood pressure in left and right extremities do exist.

Humans ; Infant ; Lead Poisoning, Nervous System, Childhood ; diagnosis ; therapy ; Male

AIM To study the chemical constituents from the rhizomas of Smilax glauco-china Warb.METHODS The n-butanol fraction of ethanol extract of S.glauco-china was isolated and purified by silica,Sephadex LH-20 and semi-preparative column,then the structures of obtained compounds were identified by physicochemical properties and spectral data.RESULTS Ten compounds were isolated and identified as phenethanol-β-D-gentiobioside (1),2-phenylethyl-O-β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1 →6)-β-D-glucopyranoside (2),phenylethyl D-rutinoside (3),phenylethyl β-D-glucoside (4),hydrangeifolin Ⅰ (5),icariside D1 (6),calophymembranside B (7),2-hydroxyphenol-1-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(6 → 1)-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (8),β-sitosterol (9),daucosterol (10).CONCLUSION All the compounds are isolated from this plant for the first time.

To study the effect of Fuzheng Huayu recipe (FZHY) on five types of isozymes of cytochrome P450 (CYP450) of normal and liver fibrosis rats by using the cocktail probe method. Dimethylnitrosamine ( DMN) was injected to induce the liver fibrosis model. After the tail vein injection with Cocktail probe solutions prepared with five CYP450s probe substrates (phenacetin-CYP1A2, omeprazole-CYP2C9, tolbutamide-CYP2C19, dextromethorphan-CYP2D6, midazolam-CYP3A4), the plasma concentrations of the five probe substrates were determined by LC-MS/MS, and the pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated by PK solutions 2. After the oral administration with FZHY, normal rats given phenacetin, omeprazole, tolbutamide and dextromethorphan showed increase in AUC(0-t) and decrease in CL to varying degrees, indicating that FZHY obviously inhibited the activities of CYP1A2, CYP2C9, CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 in normal rats, but with no obvious effect on the activity of CYP3A4. After the oral administration with FZHY, liver fibrosis rats treated with CYP2C9 showed the significant increase in AUC(0-t) and significant decrease in Vd, hut with no obvious changes in the pharmacokinetic parameters of other four types of prove substances, suggesting that FZHY could significantly inhibit the activity of CYP2C9 in rats but had no effect on the activities of CYP1A2, CYP2C19, CYP2D6 and CYP3A4. The changes in the activity of CYP450 isozymes in liver fibrosis rats may be the reason for FZHY's different effects on CYP450 isozymes in normal and liver fibrosis rats.
Animals ; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System ; genetics ; metabolism ; Disease Models, Animal ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; pharmacokinetics ; Humans ; Isoenzymes ; genetics ; metabolism ; Liver Cirrhosis ; drug therapy ; enzymology ; genetics ; Male ; Mass Spectrometry ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar