2.Disrupting sfa1 Gene to Enhance Biosynthesis of Ethanol in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Hao-Lei SONG ; Xiao-Xian GUO ; Yan-Zun WANG ; Xian-Zhang JIANG ; Jian-Zhong HUANG ;
Microbiology 1992;0(03):-
The sfa1 gene encoded a bifunctional enzyme with the activities of both alcohol dehydrogenase and glutathione-dependent formaldehyde dehydrogenase in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.The gene disruption cassette produced by PCR using the same long oligonucleotides which comprise 19 or 22 nucleotides complementary to sequences in the templates(pUG6 and pUG66 marker plasmid)at 3' end and 45 nucleotides at 5' end that annealed to sites upstream or downstream of the genomic target sequence to be deleted.After two linear disruption cassettes with a Cre/loxP mediated marker were transformed into the cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae YS-1,the positive transformants were checked by PCR to correct the integration of the cassette and concurrent deletion of the chromosomal target sequence.Once correctly integrated into the genome,the select marker can be efficiently rescued by transformating the plasmid pSH47 into YS-1 and inducing the Cre expression with a Cre/loxP-mediated marker removal procedure.The expression of the Cre recombinase finally resulted in the removal of the marker gene,leaving behind a single loxP site at the chromosomal locus.The diploid mutant YS-1-sfa1 was generated,which could enhance the output of ethanol with 8.0% by shaking culture in flask compared with the original strain YS-1.
3.Clinical analysis of reoperation for patients suffering from rucurrent nodular goiter
Hao, JIANG ; Lian-xin, LIU ; Xiao-long, ZOU ; Xian, JIANG ; Bao-guo, ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2010;29(1):54-55
Objective To explore the causes of postoperative recurrence in patients of nodular goiter,the selection of method for reoperation and the postoperative complications. Methods The clinical data of 278 nodular goiter patients admitted in the first affiliated hospital of Harbin Medical University between 2001 and 2008 were analyzed retrospectively,including the methods and complications for first operation and reoperation. Results In the first operation,79 eases received simple eminectomy and 167 cases received partial lobectomy,accounted for 28.4% and 60.1%,respectively. Unilateral subtotal lobectomy plus contralateral eminectomy was performed in 23 cases and subtotal thyroideetomy was conducted in 9 cases,accounted for 8.3% and 3.2%,respectively. Postoperative complications occurred in one hundred and twenty-three cases,the incidence being 8.2% (23/278). Unilateral subtotal Iobectomy plus contralateral partial iobectomy was reperformed in 37 cases and bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy in 241 cases. Postoperative complications occurred in 12 cases,the incidence being 4.2%(12/278). No postoperative recurrence of nodular goiter was found. Conclusions Recurrence of nodular goiter is closely associated with the scope of previous surgical treatment,and correct operative manipulation may reduce the recurrent rate.
5.Clinical investigation of mild cognitive impairment in patients with Parkinson's disease
Haibing XIAO ; Lili JIANG ; Xu CAO ; Xifeng WANG ; Xian QIAO ; Shenggang SUN
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2008;41(8):520-523
Objective To describe the prevalence and neuropsychological character of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) associated with Parkinson' s disease(PD-MCI). Methods One hundred and three PD patients and a control group of 32 healthy old subjects were chosen. Psychometric assessment included the Mini Mental State Examination, the Dementia Rating Scale and a series of neuropsychol ogicaltests. The Hamilton Rating Scale of Depression was used to assess depression in PD patients. Results (1)Twenty-one (20.4%) PD patients was diagnosed with dementia, 45 (43.7%) had a MCI and only 37(35.9%) had no cognitive impairment; (2) Subjects with PD-MCI were older, had a later onset of the PD,and displayed more severe motor symptoms compared with those without cognitive impairment; (3) The prevalence and neuropsychological profile of PD-MCI were thought to correlate with the dominating side and subtype of Parkinsonian symptoms, for patients with left-sided dominant symptoms had a significantly higher chance of suffering MCI than those with right-sided dominant symptoms, the ratio being 74.2% vs 42.2%,χ<'2 =7. 589,P <0.05; The tremor-dominant group took less time than the mixed group for Stroop word test measurement ((80.8±39.9) s vs (94.4±30.0) s,t=3.332,P<0.01). Conclusion Identification of MCI is of important clinical significance, which helps to treat patients differently and thus predict the prognosis.
6.Experimental study of inductive apoptosis of Hep-6 in liver tumor cells line by magnetic nanoparticle encapsulated epirubicin
Shanxing OU ; Xiangsheng XIAO ; Huangwen LAI ; Jiang XIAN ; Jing YANG ; Jiangtao WANG ; Zenggui SU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2003;7(20):2812-2813
Aim To investigate the effect of magnetic nanoparticleencapsulated epirubicin(MNPE) on inducing apoptosis of human liverHep-6 tumor cell line in vitro and provide new method for local ablation ofliver in order to improve survival period of patients and quality oflife. Methods Inductive apoptosis of nano-magnetic pharmoparticle toHep-6 tumor cell of primonary hepatic cell caner was investigated by DNAelectrophoresis, electron nicroscopy , and flow cytometry analysis. Theseitems were divided into three groups, control, drug-control, and grouptreated with magnetic nauoparticle encapsulated epirubicin. The changes ofhuman liver Hep-6 apoptosis induced by magnetic nanoparticle encapsu-lated epirubicin were observed on different time-point and with differentnanoparticle encapsulated epirubicin and control group of biaoroubixingwere divided into high-dosage and low-dosage group. And the ultimateconcentration of 10 mg/L and 100 mg/L were given respectively on hu-group was iucreased from 25% to 54% after 24 hours. The apoptosis ratein the experimental group, biaoroubixing group and control group was78%, 53% and 2% respectively after 36 hours. There was significantdifference( t = 3.05. P < 0.05) between the results of each group. Theapoptosis rate and quantity of medicine presented positive relativity withtime ( r = 0.96, P < 0.05 ) .Conclusion Magnetic nanopartiele encap-sulated epirubicin presents the advantages of slow degradation, release ofmagnetic nanoparticle system and better target and can induce apoptosis ofliver tumor Hep cell.
7.The effect of combined application of low dose fentanyl and midazolam on sodium channels in rat cerebral cortical neurons.
Yun-Chun YANG ; Xian ZHOU ; Jia-Li WU ; Xuan JIANG ; Shu-Zhi ZHOU ; Xiao-Bin WANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Physiology 2011;27(1):85-87
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8.Intralesional curettage and wide excision for treatment of giant cell tumors (GCTs) of the distal radius: A Meta-analysis.
Zhen-chun YIN ; Bing-gen LIU ; Qing-jiang PANG ; Xian-jun CHEN ; Xiao YU
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016;29(1):58-64
OBJECTIVETo search all studies that had been published in the world with regarding to the effectiveness of the extent of intralesional curettage and wide excision for recurrence rate and complications and comparative functional outcomes in patients with giant cell tumours (GCT) of the distal radius and analyze them which were in high quality by means of Meta analysis, in order to give some evidences for the choice of method dealing with giant cell tumors GCT in surgery.
METHODSCochrane central register of controlled trials(Issue 8 2014), PubMed(1970-01-01/2013-01-01), Ovid (1970-01-01/2013- 01-01), Elsevier (1970-01-01/2013-01-01), CNKI (1970-01-01/2013-01-01) were searched. Including intralesional curettage and wide excision were performed to treat giant cell tumors (GCTs) of the distal radius in the literatures, selecting on meet eligibility in the standard literatures underwent strict quality assessment. The Meta-analysis was performed with software RevMan5.0 from the Cochrane collaboration. Additionally, the analysis checked the heterogeneity of data. The effectiveness of the extent of intralesional curettage and wide excision for recurrence rate and complication in patients with giant cell tumours of the distal radius were evaluated and Odds Ratio was calculated.
RESULTSSeven relevant articles were identified involving total 163 cases. Among them, 92 cases were intralesional curettage (PMMA, n = 54; bone graft, n = 33; no PMMA or bone grafts, n = 5) and 71 cases were wide excision. The patients in the intralesional curettage group had a higher recurrence rate [OR = 3.87, 95% CI (1.42, 10.53)],especially for Campanacci grade 3 GCTs [OR = 10.12, 95% CI (1.57, 65.27)], yet fewer major complications [OR = 0.13, 95% CI (0.04, 0.40)] than the wide excision group. The use of PMMA versus bone graft did not affect the recur- rence rate [OR = 0.96, 95% CI (0.26, 3.56)]. By selecting the system evaluation of MSTS, the VAS and dynamometer, the result showed that the intralesional curettage group was equivalent or preferable to wide excision in terms of function rehabilitation.
CONCLUSIONBased on data obtained from the limited number of studies available, intralesional curettage appears to be moreappropriate for the treatment of local lesions (Grade 1 and 2) than Grade 3 GCTs of the distal radius. Moreover, PMMA was not additionally effective as an adjuvant, the intralesional curettage group was found to be equivalent or preferable to wide excision in terms of function rehabilitation.
Bone Neoplasms ; surgery ; Curettage ; methods ; Giant Cell Tumor of Bone ; surgery ; Humans ; Radius ; surgery
9.The Research of the Effect of Acupoint Massage on Puerpera′s Dopamine Levels and the Analgesia.
Yunjuan WU ; Xiao TANG ; Qiuyan JIANG ; Linhong DONG ; Yi GAO ; Ni XIAN
Journal of Medical Research 2006;0(02):-
Objective To investigate the effects of acupoint massage on labor analgesia efficacy and it's related clinical factors,so to definite the analgesia mechanism and the relationship between the neurotransmitter dopamine and analgesia mechanism.Methods We choosed patients who have been hospitalized in No.1 hospital from March 2009 to September 2009,and divided them into two groups randomly: observation group and control group.Patients in the observation group were treated with acupuncture massage when the production process went into the active phase.Control group indicated that childbirth was naturally without any treatment.We observed the analgesic effect of point massage and the impact of pressure on the uterine contractions.We tested the dopamine level in the blood by fluorescent spectrophotometry before and afte the acupoint massage.We explored the effects of the point massage on the dopamine level in the puerpera.Results The observation group′s pain decreased more than that of the control group.The intensity of contractions in observation group was decreased more obvious than that of the the control group.The serum dopamine levels was significantly lower than that pre-massage(P
10.Contrast Research on Decreasing Rate of Serum ?_2-Microglobulin before and after Children′s Hemodialysis and Hemodiafiltation
cui-hua, LI ; jiang-wei, LUAN ; yan-xiang, WU ; xing-xian, YANG ; xiao-wen, WANG
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2006;0(18):-
Objective To explore the influence of hemodialysis(HD) and henodiafiltation on serum ?_2-microglobulin(?_2-MG) of children with acute renal failure and contrast research on declining rate of serum ?_2-MG before and after(children′s) HD and HDF.(Met-)hods By Branc Dialog HD machine of double-pump,HDF for 18 times and HD for 20 times were given to children with acute renal(fai-)lure.The serum ?_2-MG were observed before and after HD and HDF.Results A great difference was observed in level of serum ?_2-MG between before and after HD and HDF.In HDF group,there was significant difference in level of serum ?_2-MG before and after HDF(P