1.Recent advances in novel anticancer agents targeting β -catenin/TCF4 interaction for molecular cancer therapeutics
Zheng-hao FU ; Gan-gan YAN ; Hai-yan QI ; Xiao-ping LIU ; Yun-yu CHEN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2021;56(5):1238-1245
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2.Dynamic Variation of the Content of Lignan Glycoside I in Cortex Abizziaeat at Different Harvest Period
Wanqin WU ; Yu YU ; Rui LIANG ; Zhe XU ; Xiao WANG ; Guoping GAN
China Pharmacist 2017;20(4):736-738
Objective:To provide scentific evidence for determining the harvest period of Cortex Abizziae by studying the dynamic variation of the content of lignan glycoside I in Cortex Abizziae.Methods:Chromatography was performed on a Boston Green ODS C18 (250 mm×4.6 mm,5 μm) column,the mobile phase was acetonitrile-0.04% phosphate (18∶82),the flow rate was 1.0 ml·min-1,the detection wavelength was 204 nm,and the column temperature was at 25℃.Results:There were differences in the contents of lignan glycoside I in Cortex Abizziae at different harvest periods.The content of lignan glycoside I reached the highest level in January,decreased quickly from January to March,and gradually increased from April to December.Conclusion:The content of lignan glycoside I in Cortex Abizziae at different harvest periods is different,and the optimum harvest time of Cortex Abizziae is determined from November to January of the following year.
3.Correlation between protein C and Legg -Calve -Perthes disease:a Meta-analysis
Huaijing YU ; Song YU ; Zheng XIAO ; Juan LI ; Yifa JI ; Yongqiao GAN ; Kai SU ; Xing ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2016;31(23):1817-1821
Objective To systematically evaluate the association between protein C and Legg -Calve -Perthes disease.Methods A literature research was performed through PubMed,Embase,Cochrane library,Web of Science,Chinese Biomedical Literature Database(CBM),China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI)and Wan-fang Database from inception to February 201 6 on the association between protein C and Legg -Calve -Perthes disease.According to the Newcastle -Ottawa Scale(NOS)criteria,the quality of studies was evaluated and data were extracted.Meta -analysis was performed with Stata 1 1 .0 software.Results A total of 1 4 articles were included.Twelve articles on protein C and Legg -Calve -Perthes disease in the study group and the control group were compared.The results of Meta -analysis showed that there was no significant difference in protein C levels between the study group and the control group[odds radio(OR)=1 .41 ,95% confidence interval(CI)(0.87,2.28),P =0.1 47];five articles on protein C and the white race of Legg -Calve -Perthes disease between the study group and the control group were com-pared,The results of Meta -analysis showed that there was no significant difference in protein C levels between the whiteskin patients′group and the control group[OR =0.61 2,95%CI(1 .83,7.29),P =0.61 2];three articles on pro-tein C and the yellow race of Legg -Calve -Perthes disease between the study group and the control group were com-pared,and the results of Meta -analysis showed that there was no significant difference in protein C levels between the yellow skin patients group and the control group[OR =0.59,95%CI(0.05,6.72),P =0.080].Conclusion There is no significant correlation between protein C and Legg -Calve -Perthes disease.
4.Comparison between the intraocular pressure fluctuations measured at home versus in the clinic
Man, LI ; Xiao-Ming, CHEN ; Dong-Mei, WANG ; Lu, GAN ; Yu, QIAO ; Xin, LV
International Eye Science 2017;17(6):1015-1018
AIM: To compare intraocular pressure (IOP) fluctuations measured at home and in the clinic over a 24-hour period.METHODS: A prospective investigational study.A total of 120 Chinese participants were selected from five communities in the Chengdu area.Patients underwent a clinical interview and IOP was measured both at home and in the clinic.IOP were measured at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., 10 p.m., 2 a.m., 6 a.m.using the same pneumatonometer.Measurements were taken in the sitting position.RESULTS: The average 24-hour IOP measured in the clinic was slightly lower than that at home.The mean difference in 24-hour IOP measurements between home and clinic was 0.27 mmHg.The IOP fluctuation in the clinic was higher than at home (the mean difference was 0.01 mmHg).There was no statistically significant difference in the average 24-hour IOP measured at home vs in the clinic.The average IOP measured at 2 p.m.at home (16.04±5.95 mmHg) was significantly higher compared with the measurement in the clinic (15.43±5.16 mmHg) (P<0.05).The overall agreement between 24-hour IOP measurements made in the clinic and at home in diagnosis of primary open angle glaucoma was 85.0% (K coefficient: 0.68).CONCLUSION: The 24-hour IOP measured in the clinic was similar to that measured at home, and the method of measuring IOP in the clinic is acceptable in diagnosing primary open angle glaucoma.
5.Degradation of 14-3-3beta appeared in apoptosis cell induced by PrP106-126 polypeptide.
Peng SUN ; Juan SONG ; Jin ZHANG ; Qin-Qin SONG ; Xing GAN ; Yu CUI ; Chen GAO ; Xiao-Zhen BO ; Jun HAN
Chinese Journal of Virology 2012;28(4):414-417
To investigate changes of 14-3-3beta from apoptosis induced by PrP106-126 polypeptide, HeLa cell was incubated with PrP106-126 for 4h or 8h. Nucleus changes and the expression of PARP were detected differently by Hoechst staining and Western blotting. Expressing of protein and mRNA from 14-3-3beta was determined by Western blotting and Real-time PCR. The results show that typical nucleus pyknosis and chip of apoptosis and degradation of PARP were induced by PrP106-126 peptide in HeLa cells. Degradation of 14-3-3beta appeared in apoptosis groups induced by PrP106-126 peptide. However, 14-3-3beta mRNA did not display any changes in apoptosis groups. This study indicated that degradation of antiapoptosis protein 143-3beta induced by PrP106-126 peptide may be one of pathogenesis mechanism of prion disease.
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metabolism
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Apoptosis
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drug effects
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HeLa Cells
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Humans
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Peptide Fragments
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pharmacology
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Prions
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pharmacology
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Proteolysis
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drug effects
7.Role of sodium cromoglycate in brain protection and its effects on tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-1beta after global cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in gerbils.
Ning SHEN ; Xiao-Liang GAN ; Hu-Yu PANG ; Zi-Qing HE
Journal of Southern Medical University 2009;29(3):528-530
OBJECTIVETo investigate the role of sodium cromoglycate in brain protection and its effects on brain tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) and interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta) expressions after global cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury in gerbils.
METHODSTwenty-four healthy male gerbils were randomized into 3 equal groups, namely the sham-operated group with isolation of the bilateral carotid arteries but without occlusion, IR injury model group with bilateral carotid artery occlusion, and sodium cromoglycate treatment group with bilateral carotid artery occlusion and sodium cromoglycate administration at 25 mg/kg via the lingual vein as soon as the reperfusion start with another dose 1 h later. The animals were then sacrificed and the thalamus were removed, fixed in 10% formaldehyde and sliced for observation under light microscope with HE staining. The rest brain tissues were prepared into homogenate to determine the content of TNF-alpha and IL-1beta. The right hemispheres of the gerbils were measured for wet weight and dry weight to calculate the water content in the brain.
RESULTSThe water content in the brain of the gerbils in the model group was the highest among the groups, and that in sodium cromoglycate treatment group was significantly less than that of the model group (P<0.05). Microscopic examination showed the most severe brain tissue damage in the model group with also the highest TNF-alpha and IL-1beta levels in the brain. The brain TNF-alpha and IL-1beta levels in sodium cromoglycate group were significantly decreased as compared with those in the model group (P<0.05).
CONCLUSIONSodium cromoglycate can alleviate brain IR injury possibly by lowering the TNF-alpha and IL-1beta levels in the brain tissues.
Animals ; Brain Ischemia ; metabolism ; Cromolyn Sodium ; pharmacology ; Gerbillinae ; Interleukin-1beta ; metabolism ; Male ; Neuroprotective Agents ; pharmacology ; Random Allocation ; Reperfusion Injury ; prevention & control ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; metabolism
8.Two methods of laparoscopic varicocelectomy for the treatment of spermatic varicocele.
Hong-Qian GUO ; Ze-Yu SUN ; Xiao-Gong LI ; Wei-Dong GAN
National Journal of Andrology 2003;9(5):372-374
OBJECTIVETo introduce two methods of laparoscopic varicocelectomy for the treatment of spermatic varicocele.
METHODSForty-five cases of spermatic varicocele were treated by video laparoscopic technique with two or three punch.
RESULTSAll the 45 operations were performed successfully, and no complications occurred during and after the operations.
CONCLUSIONSSpermatic varicocele is one of the most suitable indications for video laparoscopic surgery. The two-punch technique is more advantageous than the three-punch.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Humans ; Laparoscopy ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Urogenital Surgical Procedures ; methods ; Varicocele ; surgery ; Video-Assisted Surgery
9.Value of normalization window of tumor vasculature in neoadjuvant chemotherapy for patients with unresectable gastric cancer.
Yong-bin ZHENG ; Feng-yu CAO ; Ke-jie LIU ; Hong-fa GAN ; Xiao-bo HE ; Shi-lun TONG
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2012;15(1):55-58
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the value of normalization window of tumor vasculature (NWTV) in patients with unresectable gastric cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
METHODSFrom October 2010 to March 2011, 93 patients with unresectable advanced or locally advanced gastric carcinoma were prospectively collected and randomly divided to Group A(n=30), Group B(n=29), and Group C(n=34). Group A received FOLFOX4 as conventional neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Group B received FOLFOX4 plus bevacizumab. The treatment was adjusted in Group C according to the hypothesis of NWTV with neoadjuvant chemotherapy delivered 5 days after bevacizumab treatment. The efficacy, drug toxicity and clinical outcome were assessed and compared between the three groups.
RESULTSThere were no significant differences among the 3 groups in demographics(P>0.05). All the patients completed the neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Efficacy and toxicity between the three groups were comparable(P>0.05). The rates of tumor downstaging in the three groups were 56.7%(17/30), 72.4%(21/29), 85.3%(29/34), respectively, with a significantly lower downstaging rate in Group C as compared to Group A(P<0.05). R0 resection rates were 23.3%(7/30), 27.6%(8/29), 52.9% (18/34), respectively, with significantly higher R0 resection rate in Group C as compared to Group A and Group B(All P<0.05). There was no perioperative death in this cohort. Postoperative complications were comparable among the 3 groups(P>0.05).
CONCLUSIONSAnti-angiogenesis agent can improve the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in unresectable gastric cancer. Furthermore, administration according to NWTV may achieve better outcomes.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized ; therapeutic use ; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols ; therapeutic use ; Bevacizumab ; Female ; Fluorouracil ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Leucovorin ; therapeutic use ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neoadjuvant Therapy ; Neovascularization, Pathologic ; drug therapy ; Organoplatinum Compounds ; therapeutic use ; Prospective Studies ; Stomach Neoplasms ; blood supply ; drug therapy ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult
10.Identification of tetracenomycin X from a marine-derived Saccharothrix sp. guided by genes sequence analysis.
Bin LIU ; Yi TAN ; Mao-Luo GAN ; Hong-Xia ZHOU ; Yi-Guang WANG ; Yu-Hui PING ; Bin LI ; Zhao-Yong YANG ; Chun-Ling XIAO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2014;49(2):230-236
The crude extracts of the fermentation broth from a marine sediment-derived actinomycete strain, Saccharothrix sp. 10-10, showed significant antibacterial activities against drug-resistant pathogens. A genome-mining PCR-based experiment targeting the genes encoding key enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites indicated that the strain 10-10 showed the potential to produce tetracenomycin-like compounds. Further chemical investigation of the cultures of this strain led to the identification of two antibiotics, including a tetracenomycin (Tcm) analogs, Tcm X (1), and a tomaymycin derivative, oxotomaymycin (2). Their structures were identified by spectroscopic data analysis, including UV, 1D-NMR, 2D-NMR and MS spectra. Tcm X (1) showed moderate antibacterial activities against a number of drug-resistant pathogens, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) pathogens, with the MIC values in the range of 32-64 microg x mL(-1). In addition, 1 also displayed significant cytotoxic activities against human cancer cell lines, including HL60 (leukemia), HepG2 (liver), and MCF-7 (breast) with the IC 50 values of 5.1, 9.7 and 18.0 micromol x L(-1), respectively. Guided by the PCR-based gene sequence analysis, Tcm X (1) and oxotomaymycin (2) were identified from the genus of Saccharothrix and their 13C NMR data were correctly assigned on the basis of 2D NMR spectroscopic data analysis for the first time.
Actinomycetales
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chemistry
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genetics
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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chemistry
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isolation & purification
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pharmacology
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Antineoplastic Agents
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chemistry
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isolation & purification
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pharmacology
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Benzodiazepinones
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chemistry
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isolation & purification
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pharmacology
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Cell Line, Tumor
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Data Mining
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methods
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Drug Resistance, Bacterial
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Enterococcus faecalis
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drug effects
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Fermentation
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Genomics
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Humans
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Inhibitory Concentration 50
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Marine Biology
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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drug effects
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Molecular Structure
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Naphthacenes
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chemistry
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isolation & purification
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pharmacology
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Phylogeny
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Staphylococcus epidermidis
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drug effects