2.Preparation and detection of centromere-associated protein E antibody
Xin MA ; Changjun ZHU ; Wei JIANG
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2016;39(2):74-78,后插2
Objective To prepare centromere-associated protein E(CENP-E)polyclonal antibody with specificity by using New Zealand white rabbits.Methods Prokaryotic expression plasmid of pHis-CENPEC410 was constructed by molecular cloning technique and then transformed into competent cells of E.coli BL-21 (DE3).HisCENPEC410 fusion protein was induced by isopropyl β-D-thiogalactoside (IPTG) and purified by affinity chromatography using Ni-NTA beads.The purified protein was used as antigen to immune New Zealand white rabbits to produce spccific polyclonal antibody of CENP-E.The antibodies serum was detected by immunoblotting and co-immunoprecipitation,and the purified antibodies were detected by immunofluorescene staining.Results The results of immunoblotting and co-immunoprecipitation demonstrated that the antibody serum was effective and the purified antibody could be applied to immunofluorescene test.Conclusions CENP-E polyclonal antibody with high specificity and sensitivity was obtained,which lay the foundation for the follow-up study of CENP-E.
3.BIOSYNTHESIS OF POLYHYDROXYALKANOATES BY RHODOCISTA PEKINGENSIS
Wei ZHANG ; Cheng-Ying JIANG ; Xin DAI ; Shuang-Jiang LIU ;
Microbiology 1992;0(01):-
In this article we report the results on the synthesis and accumulation of PHAs by Rhodocista pekingensis (strain 3-p), a phototroph that was isolated from wastewater treatment plant. Our results showed that the optimal conditions for PHAs accumulation with strain 3-p were as following: 0.01% Yeast Extract, 0.01% NH 4Cl, Acetate 5 g/L, and medium pH of 7.0~7.2.Under optimized conditions, strain 3-p accumulated PHAs up to 60% of its cellular dry weight. Enzymatic activities of ?-ketothiolase, acetoacetyl-CoA reductase, and PHA polymerase were detected and their activities increased as PHA synthesis initialized. Based on these study, we proposed the metabolic pathway of this strain should be:Acetate (or other fatty acids) - Acetyl-CoA --- thiolase Acetoacetyl-CoA --- reductase D (-)-?-Hydroxybutyryl-CoA ----- PHA polymerase PHAs.
5.The relationship between serum adiponectin level and cardiac structure and function in hemodialysis uremia patients
Xin LI ; Juan MENG ; Zhongxin LI ; Wei JIANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine 2001;0(09):-
Objective To determine the relationship between serum adiponectin level and cardiac structure and function in hemodialysis(HD)patients.Methods 46 MHD uremia patients and 20 healthy volunteers were included in this study.The serum adiponectin,total protein,albumin,triglyceride,cholesterol,were determined,and echocardiographic were perfomed.The association between ADPN and cardiac structure and function were analyzed respectively.Results Serum ADPN level was higher in HD patients than that in controls[(16.89?4.87)mg/L vs(7.24?2.56)mg/L,P
6.Study on the construction of policy system for the application of appropriate health technologies in rural areas
Jianmin JIANG ; Wei ZHU ; Zhijun XIA ; Jie SHEN ; Xin WEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2012;25(3):175-178
To enhance the capacity for extending and applying appropriate health technologies in rural areas in China,this paper proposes a supportive policy system that incoperates macro,average and microlevels. Thepolicysystemfocusesonorientation, incentives, regulationsand standardization,and its objectives and measures of each level are described.The policy system will contribute to the sustainable development rural health work.
7.Expression and its correlations of caudal type homeobox transcription factor-2, heparin-binding epidermal growth factor-like growth factor and bone morphogenetic protein-4 in Barrett's esophagus
Xin CHEN ; Anwei WEI ; Shu LI ; Kui JIANG ; Bangmao WANG
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2015;35(5):323-327
Objective To explore the function and significance of caudal type homeobox transcription factor-2 (CDX)-2,heparin-binding epidermal growth factor-like growth factor (HB-EGF) and bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP-4) of esophageal stromal tissues in the pathogenesis of Barrett's esophagus (BE).Methods A total of 116 patients were divided into groups according to gastroscopic finds and hematoxylin-eosin (H &E) staining of biopsy samples.They were divided into control group (n=29),RE group (n=32),BE group (n=35),RE treatment group (n=10) and BE treatment group (n=10).The expression of CDX 2,HB-EGF and BMP-4 in different esophageal mucosal lesions was detected by immunohistochemical staining and the changes of positive expression levels of CDX-2,HBEGF and BMP 4 were compared among groups.Variance analysis and chi-square analysis were performed to analyze the correlation among the three factors.Results The CDX-2 positive cell number of control group ((0.0±0.0)/high power field(HPF)),RE group ((43.1±10.6)/HPF),and BE group ((67.8±11.3)/HPF) increased in turn,and the differences among three groups were statistically significant (F=67.664,P<0.01).The HBEGF positive ((6.4±1.4)/HPF,(39.4±13.5)/HPF,(55.8±13.9)/HPF) and BMP 4 positive ((0.0±0.0)/HPF,(22.6±6.4)/HPF and ((25.1± 10.3)/HPF) cell number of three groups had the same trend and the differences among three groups were statistically significant (F HB-EGF =22.925,FBMP-4 =10.463,both P<0.01).Except the expression of BMP-4 between RE group and BE group,there were significant differences between every other two groups (LSD test,all P< 0.01).The expression of CDX 2,HB EGF,BMP-4 in RE treatment group ((21.7±1.7)/HPF,(16.6±5.0)/HPF and (9.2±1.0)/HPF) and BE treatment group ((51.4±8.7)/HPF,(31.0± 10.4)/HPF and (12.7±3.9)/HPF) were lower than those in RE group and BE group respectively,the differences were also statistically significant (LSD test,all P<0.05).In RE group,the positive rate of CDX-2 (31.2% (10/32)) was significantly lower than that of HBEGF and BMP4 (62.5% (20/32) and 56.2%(18/32)),and the differences were statistically significant (x2=6.275 and 4.063,both P<0.05).However in BE group,there was no statistically significant difference in the positive rate among CDX-2(85.7%(30/35)),HB-EGF (88.6%(31/35)) and BMP-4 (74.3%(26/35),all P>0.05).Conclusions CDX-2,HB-EGF and BMP-4 may play an important role in the pathogenesis of RE and BE.HB-EGF and BMP-4 may be involved in the early episodes of BE genesis and have promotion effects on CDX-2 expression.HB-EGF and BMP-4 may be the new target in the research and treatment of BE.
8.Retrospective analysis of appropriate health technology policy in Zhejiang Province from 1991 to 2012
Yijia MA ; Wei ZHU ; Zhijun XIA ; Xin WEN ; Jianmin JIANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2013;(2):102-103,114
This paper reviews the development of appropriate health technology policy from 1992 to 2012 in Zhejiang province.The evolvement of recent twenty years is classified into several stages and each is analysed and evaluated.This study provides reference for the establishment of appropriate health technology policy and the transformation of science and technology policy across the country.
9.Application of MRDWI combined with CEA and SCC in evaluation of the efficacy of concurrent chemoradiotherapy for cervical squamous cell carcinoma
Xin JIANG ; Wei ZHU ; Dedong YU ; Yun WU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2017;26(9):1024-1027
Objective To determine the value of the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) of magnetic resonance diffusion-weighted imaging (MRDWI) combined with squamous cell carcinoma antigen (SCC) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in the evaluation of the efficacy and prognosis of concurrent chemoradiotherapy for cervical carcinoma.Methods A total of 80 patients with cervical squamous cell carcinoma confirmed by histology or cytology in our hospital from 2013 to 2016 were included in this study.Of the 80 patients, 39 were FIGO stage ⅡB, 7 were stage ⅢA, 26 were stage ⅢB, and 8 were stage ⅠVA.MRDWI examination and SCC and CEA measurements were first performed for the patients following group assignment, and the patients were then given extrapelvic radiotherapy (45-50 Gy)+platinum-based chemotherapy plus brachytherapy (20-25 Gy) based on their conditions.MRDWI, SCC, and CEA examinations were performed again after treatment to determine the changes in ADC, SCC, and CEA.In addition, ADC, SCC, and CEA were examined in the middle stage of treatment for 40 patients.Data were analyzed using the paired t-test or ANOVA.Results The overall response rate of the 80 patients after concurrent chemoradiotherapy was 100%.No disease progression was identified in any of the patients until the end of treatment, and the overall survival time of the patients was all above 6 months.Serum SCC and CEA were reduced after treatment (P=0.000,0.000), whereas the ADC value was increased after treatment (P=0.000).The increase in ACD following the decreases in SCC and CEA after treatment (P=0.000, 0.000) was indicative of increased efficacy of the concurrent chemotherapy and radiotherapy.Conclusions MRDWI combined with SCC and CEA is highly reliable for the evaluation of efficacy and prognosis of concurrent chemoradiotherapy for cervical cancer.
10.Aspergillus pneumonia and meningitis in a patient with lupus nephritis: case report and literature review
Xin WANG ; Wei CHEN ; Zongpei JIANG ; Xueqing YU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2011;27(10):740-745
ObjectiveByreportinga fatalcaseof severelupusnephritis(LN) complicated with invasive aspergilluspneumonia and meningitis and reviewing the associated literatures,to provide a way of early diagnosis andproper management for the patients suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) and invasive fungus infection(IFI).MethodsThe onset,diagnosis and treatment course of the disease were described and associated literatures werereviewed to analyze and summary the diagnostic methods,common pathogenic bacteria and predisposing factors of SLE patients with IFI.ResultsApplication of IFI guideline for cancer patients and those undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation could be helpful in the early diagnosis and treatment of SLE patients complicated with IFI.The most common pathogen of SLE patient suffering from IFI was cryptococcus neoformans and aspergillus,not candida albicans.The mainpredisposingfactorswerehighlupusactivityandimmunosuppressant.Conclusions Guideline of IFI for cancer patients and those undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is also helpful for the SLE patients complicated with IFI.The most common pathogens of IFI in SLE patients are cryptococcusneoformansand aspergillus.The predisposing factors are high lupus activity and immunosuppressant.