3.Sequence structure and phylogenetic analysis of the chloroplast genomes of Alangium chinense (Lour.) Harms and its different subspecies
Xiao-ying YANG ; Chang LIU ; Xian-fa ZENG ; Xiong-wei LIU ; Jie-hong ZHAO ; Ting-ting FENG ; Ying ZHOU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2022;57(10):3229-3239
italic>Alangium chinense is a commonly used medicinal plant of Alangiaceae
4.Arachnoid adhesion caused by SURGICEL after operation for ventral spinal schwannoma.
Sheng-li CHEN ; Gang-li ZHANG ; Han-wei ZHANG ; Ting LEI ; Chang-chen HU
Chinese Medical Journal 2010;123(21):3167-3168
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5.Detection of associated genes in human lung squamous cell carcinoma in early stage with tumor cDNA microarray
Li LIU ; Qin YANG ; Wei HUANG ; Qian WU ; Ting YANG ; Chang HE ; Peng RAN ; Feng LING
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2000;0(08):-
AIM:To investigate the gene expression profile of human lung squamous cell carcinoma in early stage.METHODS:The mRNA was extracted from cancer tissue and normal lung tissue.The mixed probes were labeled and hybridized with chip containing 480 carcinoma related genes,then analyzed by SuperArray Image software to study the gene expression patterns in lung squamous cell carcinoma.RESULTS:192 genes associated with lung squamous cell carcinogenesis were found,which were grouped into transporter,adhesion molecules,cytoskeleton proteins,transcription regulator,genes associated with metabolism and immune response according to functions.127 gens were positive to lung squamous cell carcinogenesis and 65 genes were negative to lung squamous cell carcinogenesis.CONCLUSION:The screen of gene expression profile of human lung squamous cell carcinoma provides valuable information for the research of molecular mechanism of the lung squamous cell carcinogenesis.
6.Effects of pravastatin and granulocyto-colony stimulating factor in mobilizing endothelial progenitor cells in mice with myocardial ischemia.
Ting-ting CHEN ; Wei-dong MI ; Gang WANG ; Li-bing LI ; Chang-qing GAO
Journal of Southern Medical University 2009;29(8):1660-1662
OBJECTIVETo compare the effects of pravastatin and granulocyto-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) in mobilizing endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in mice with myocardial ischemia, and explore the possible mechanism of EPC mobilization.
METHODSNinety-six mice were randomly divided into 4 groups (n=24), namely the control group, saline group, pravastatin group and G-CSF group. In the latter 3 groups, myocardial ischemia was induced with isoprenine followed by intraperitoneal injections of normal saline, pravastatin and G-CSF for 5 consecutive days. On days 1, 5, 7, and 9 after establishment of myocardial ischemia, 6 mice from each group were randomly selected for measurement of the EPC count and serum concentrations of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).
RESULTSCompared with the control group, EPC count increased slightly in the saline group on days 1, 5, and 7. EPC count increased significantly in pravastatin group on days 5, 7 and 9 in comparison with that of the saline group, and the increment was more obvious in G-CSF group. In comparison with the control group, the concentrations of VEGF augmented on days 5, 7 and 9 in the order of saline group, pravastatin group and G-CSF group. The effect of G-CSF on EPC mobilization was positively correlated to VEGF concentrations.
CONCLUSIONMyocardial ischemia induces EPC mobilization and VEGF release. Both Pravastatin and G-CSF can enhance EPC mobilization from the bone marrow and VEGF release, but G-CSF produces a stronger effect on EPC mobilization in association of VEGF release.
Animals ; Cell Movement ; drug effects ; Endothelial Cells ; drug effects ; Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor ; pharmacology ; Leukocyte Count ; Male ; Mice ; Myocardial Ischemia ; blood ; pathology ; Pravastatin ; pharmacology ; Stem Cells ; drug effects ; Time Factors ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A ; blood
7.Concomitant Acromioclavicular and Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction with a Duo-Figure-8 Autogenic Graft Wrapping Technique for Treating Chronic Acromioclavicular Separation
Fu-Ting HUANG ; Kai-Cheng LIN ; Chih-Yang LIN ; Wei-Ning CHANG
Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery 2021;13(3):366-375
Background:
Coracoacromial ligament transfer is the traditional procedure for treating chronic acromioclavicular separation, but it is significantly inferior to ligament reconstruction according to biomechanical and clinical studies. However, ligament reconstruction carries the risk of complications of graft loosening and peri-tunnel fractures. Currently, there is no ligament reconstruction procedure optimal for preventing such complications. The purpose of this study was to describe and retrospectively analyze the clinical and radiological outcomes of a “duo-figure-8” autogenic graft wrapping technique, which was used to concomitantly reconstruct the acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments.
Methods:
Preoperative, immediate postoperative, and final follow-up oputcomes were evaluated in 10 enrolled patients. Radiographic outcomes were indicated by the bilateral difference of the coracoclavicular distance (CCD) and overlapping length of the acromioclavicular joint (OLac). Quality of reduction was classified into 4 grades according to bilateral CCD difference into overreduction (< 0 mm), anatomic reduction (0–4 mm), partial loss of reduction (4–8 mm), and recurrent dislocation (> 8 mm). Clinical outcomes were evaluated using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and Constant scores.
Results:
The mean side-to-side differences for CCD were 11.9 mm (preoperative), −0.1 mm (immediate postoperative), and 3.4 mm (final follow-up); those for OLac were 9.4 mm (preoperative) and 2.7 mm (final follow-up). CCD and OLac outcomes significantly improved at final follow-up (p < 0.05). At the immediate postoperative stage, 6 and 4 patients had overreduction and anatomic reduction, respectively. At final follow-up, 7 and 3 patients had anatomic reduction and partial loss of reduction, respectively. The magnitude of improvement of ASES scores for patients with anatomic reduction and partial loss of reduction (p = 0.20) was 18.1 and 20.0, respectively. The magnitude of improvement of Constant scores in patients with anatomic reduction and partial loss of reduction (p = 0.25) was 19.9 and 22.3, respectively.
Conclusions
The technique yielded acceptable functional outcomes in patients with anatomic reduction or partial loss of reduction. The “duo-figure-8” wrapping method—a single autogenic tendon graft passing beneath the coracoid process with a tendonknot fixation over the distal clavicle and looping around the acromion intramedullary—did not increase the risk of peri-tunnel fractures over the clavicle, coracoid process, or acromion.
8.Concomitant Acromioclavicular and Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction with a Duo-Figure-8 Autogenic Graft Wrapping Technique for Treating Chronic Acromioclavicular Separation
Fu-Ting HUANG ; Kai-Cheng LIN ; Chih-Yang LIN ; Wei-Ning CHANG
Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery 2021;13(3):366-375
Background:
Coracoacromial ligament transfer is the traditional procedure for treating chronic acromioclavicular separation, but it is significantly inferior to ligament reconstruction according to biomechanical and clinical studies. However, ligament reconstruction carries the risk of complications of graft loosening and peri-tunnel fractures. Currently, there is no ligament reconstruction procedure optimal for preventing such complications. The purpose of this study was to describe and retrospectively analyze the clinical and radiological outcomes of a “duo-figure-8” autogenic graft wrapping technique, which was used to concomitantly reconstruct the acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments.
Methods:
Preoperative, immediate postoperative, and final follow-up oputcomes were evaluated in 10 enrolled patients. Radiographic outcomes were indicated by the bilateral difference of the coracoclavicular distance (CCD) and overlapping length of the acromioclavicular joint (OLac). Quality of reduction was classified into 4 grades according to bilateral CCD difference into overreduction (< 0 mm), anatomic reduction (0–4 mm), partial loss of reduction (4–8 mm), and recurrent dislocation (> 8 mm). Clinical outcomes were evaluated using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and Constant scores.
Results:
The mean side-to-side differences for CCD were 11.9 mm (preoperative), −0.1 mm (immediate postoperative), and 3.4 mm (final follow-up); those for OLac were 9.4 mm (preoperative) and 2.7 mm (final follow-up). CCD and OLac outcomes significantly improved at final follow-up (p < 0.05). At the immediate postoperative stage, 6 and 4 patients had overreduction and anatomic reduction, respectively. At final follow-up, 7 and 3 patients had anatomic reduction and partial loss of reduction, respectively. The magnitude of improvement of ASES scores for patients with anatomic reduction and partial loss of reduction (p = 0.20) was 18.1 and 20.0, respectively. The magnitude of improvement of Constant scores in patients with anatomic reduction and partial loss of reduction (p = 0.25) was 19.9 and 22.3, respectively.
Conclusions
The technique yielded acceptable functional outcomes in patients with anatomic reduction or partial loss of reduction. The “duo-figure-8” wrapping method—a single autogenic tendon graft passing beneath the coracoid process with a tendonknot fixation over the distal clavicle and looping around the acromion intramedullary—did not increase the risk of peri-tunnel fractures over the clavicle, coracoid process, or acromion.
9.Effect of ginsenoside metabolite compound K on migration and invasion of human hepatocellular carcinoma line HepG2
ting Wen PENG ; yi Wu SUN ; chang Jia SUN ; jia Jia DU ; Wei WEI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2018;34(1):27-32
Aim To investigate the effect of ginsen-oside metabolite compound K ( CK) on migration and invasion of human hepatocellular carcinoma line HepG2, and the possible signaling pathway underlying these processes .Methods HepG2 cells were exposed to ginsenoside CK (0, 10, 20, 40, 80 μmol· L-1 ) for 24 h.The cell viability was examined by MTT as-say, and the ability of migration and invasion was ob-served with the wound healing and transwell assay .The expression of E-cadherin , N-cadherin and other related signal molecules such as p-ERK, ERK, p-Akt, Akt were detected by Western blot .Results The cell via-bility was significantly reduced by ginsenoside CK (20, 40, 80 μmol· L-1) (P<0.01).The ability of cell migration and invasion was significantly inhibited after exposure to ginsenoside CK .After treatment with ginsenoside CK (20, 40, 80 μmol · L-1 ) in HepG2 cells, the expression of E-cadherin markedly in-creased, while N-cadherin expression significantly de-creased.Meanwhile, the expression of p-ERK and p-Akt decreased after treated with ginsenoside CK .Con-clusion Ginsenoside CK inhibits the migration and invasion of human hepatocellular carcinoma line HepG2, which may be through suppression of ERK and Akt signaling .
10.Breeding and genotype identification of Arrb2 gene knockout mice
Wu-Yi SUN ; Jia-Chang SUN ; Xin-Ran LI ; Wen-Ting PENG ; Wei WEI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2018;34(6):878-881
Aim To explore the optimal way of breeding and genotype identification of Arrb2 knockout mice, and to find a simple and quick polymerase chain reaction ( PCR) method for the genotyping of Arrb2 knockout mice. Methods Breeding homozygote genotype of Arrb2 gene knockout mice were copula-ted with wild-type C57BL/6J mice, and then the heterozygous mating were used for mating. The growth and development of off-spring were observed. The genomic DNA was extracted from the tail of two-week-old mice. PCR was employed to amplify the Arrb2 gene fragment, and electrophoresis was used to present the gene type. Results The breeding and reproducing were successful and three genotype offspring, including wild-type,heterozygous and homozygous knockout mice were obtained. Agarose gel electrophoresis results showed the size of PCR prod-ucts was about 186 bp and 224 bp, which was consistent with the expected target gene fragment, and identified Arrb2 gene knockout mice of different genotypes successfully. Western blot analysis demonstrated the lack ofβ-arrestin2 protein in the major organs from Arrb2 -/ - mice compared with Arrb2 +/ + and Arrb2 +/ - mice. Conclusions It is feasible to obtain the homo-zygous Arrb2 knockout mice by inbreeding heterozygotes. It is simple, rapid and reliable to identify mouse genetype by PCR.