1.Construction and expression of Runx1-shRNA expressiong plasmid.
Yifan CHEN ; Xiaoju TANG ; Fengming LUO
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2014;31(4):837-841
This study aims to construct the plasmid of human Runx1 and observe its possible effects on Runx1 gene expression in human pulmonary adenocarcinoma cells (A549). The shRNA sequence targeting human Runx1 was designed and synthesized, then inserted into pSuper plasmid by DNA recombination technology. The recombinant plasmid was confirmed by bacterial colonies PCR, enzyme digestion analysis and DNA sequencing. A549 cells were transfected by Runx1 shRNA plasmid. The inhibition efficiency of pSuper-Runx1-shRNA plasmid on Runx1 at mRNA level and protein level were measured with real-time PCR and Western blot. The results of real-time PCR and Western blot indicated that the mRNA and protein levels of Runx1 in A549 cells were inhibited by the pSuper-Runx1- shRNA expression plasmid, and the inhibition rate were 33% and 50%, respectively.
Cell Line, Tumor
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Core Binding Factor Alpha 2 Subunit
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genetics
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Gene Expression
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Genetic Vectors
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Plasmids
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genetics
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RNA, Messenger
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genetics
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RNA, Small Interfering
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genetics
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Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Transfection
2.Molecular epidemiology of TEM and SHV extended-spectrum ?-lactamases in Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli clinical isolates from Chengdu,China
Xuan CHEN ; Xinjian FAN ; Xiaoju L
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2000;0(02):-
Objective To investigate TEM and SHV ESBLs in Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli clinical isolates from West China Hospital of Sichuan University and detect resistance of ESBLs-producing isolates. Methods The TEM and SHV ESBLs-encoding gene was amplified by PCR and was sequenced. And the MIC of eight antibiotics against the ESBLs-producing strains were detected by agar dilution. Results All strains were resistant to cefotaxime; eleven strains were resistant to aztreonam; two were resistant to ceftizidime; eleven, five and three were resistant to ciprofloxacin, amikacin and cefoxidine respectively; All strains were susceptible to imipenem. Ten strains of twelve ESBLs-producing strains carried bla SHV-2, two carried bla TEM-19. Conclusions ESBLs producers were mainly resistant to cefotaxime and aztreonam and most of them were multi-drug resistance; Cefotaxime resistance is partially due to production of SHV-2 and TEM-19 in this study.
3.Clinical observation on azasetron in different juncture injection for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting
Chenglin HOU ; Yongquan CHEN ; Xiaoju JIN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2004;0(12):-
AIM:To evaluate the prophylactic effect of azasetron in different juncture injection on postoperative nausea and vomiting(PONV)during patients controlled intravenous ananlgesia(PCIA).METHODS:One hundred and twenty patients,scheduled for selective abdominal operations,were randomly divided into four groups:patients received an preoperative intravenous injection of 10 mg azasetron(Group A,n=30),patients received an intravenous injection of 10 mg azasetron during abdominal cavity(Group B,n=30),patients received an intravenous injection of 10 mg azasetron when the operation were finished(Group C,n=30),patients with no azasetron as control(Group D,n=30).The incidence rate and score of PONV,the visual analogue scales(VAS)and Ramsay scores were recorded at 4,8,12,24,48 h postoperatively.RESULTS:There was significant difference between the postoperative VAS during 12 to 48 h and that of 4 h postoperatively(?0.05).CONCLUSION:A preoperative intravenous injection of 10 mg azasetron can be used effectively to prevent PONV during PCIA.
4.Detection of telomerase activity by fine needle aspiration biopsy in the diagnosis of thyroid cancer
Guoxian ZHU ; Xiaobing ZHU ; Yongjie LIN ; Xiaoju CHEN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 1994;0(05):-
Objective To investigate the value of detection of telomerase activity by fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) of thyroid mass in the preoperative diagnosis of thyroid cancer. Methods Comparation of the results of detection of telomerase activity and biopsy of the of samples of thyroid masses aspirated by fine needle guided by B-us were performed .The results were compared to the postoperative pathological results. Results Of the 32 cases of thyroid carcinomas, the correct diagnostic rate of FNAB was 43.8%, while the positive rate of telomerase activity was 75.0%, the difference between the two examinations was significant ( P
5.Effect of tumor necrosis factor-α antagonism in asthma: a meta-analysis of the published literature.
Xiaoju, CHEN ; Liang, XIONG ; Shouming, QIN ; Wanli, MA ; Qiong, ZHOU
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2011;31(1):137-41
It remains controversial whether tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α antagonism is effective for asthma. This meta-analysis was performed to evaluate efficacy of TNF-α antagonism in treatment of patients with asthma. MEDLINE, EMBASE, LILACS, and CINAHL databases were searched for English-language studies published through January 3, 2010. Randomized-controlled trials comparing TNF-α antagonism with control therapy were selected. For each report, data were extracted in relation to the outcomes analyzed: asthma exacerbation, asthma quality of life questionnaire scores, and forced expiratory volume in 1 second. Four assessable trials were identified including 641 patients with asthma. TNF-α antagonism therapy was superior to control therapy in preventing exacerbations in asthmatics [pooled odds ratio 0.52 (95% confidence interval 0.29-0.88), P=0.02]; however, there was a nonsignificant reduction in asthma quality of life questionnaire scores [0.23 (0 to 0.47), P=0.05], forced expiratory volume in 1 second [0.03, (-0.14 to 0.10), P=0.74] when analyzed using standardized mean differences. TNF-α antagonism was superior to control chemotherapy in terms of asthma exacerbation, but not asthma quality of life questionnaire scores or forced expiratory volume in 1 second.
6.Clinical value of MGFA classification and QMG score on predicting late extubation after thymectomy in patients with myasthenia gravis
Weihua LU ; Xiaoju JIN ; Xuemei QIN ; Qun CHEN ; Xiaogan JIANG
The Journal of Clinical Anesthesiology 2016;32(3):226-229
Objective To evaluate clinical value of MGFA classification and QMG score on pre-dicting late extubation after thymectomy for myasthenia gravis(MG).Methods Total of 61 patients with MG received extended thymectomy from January 2007 to February 2012 were enrolled.Patients were divided into two groups:normal extubation group contained the other 47 patients without pro-longed postoperative mechanical ventilation and delayed extubation group included 14 patients with prolonged postoperative mechanical ventilation.The following factors were evaluated:gender,age, weight,MGFA classification,QMG score,history of steroid hormones or anticholinesterase drugs be-fore operation,the function of liver and kidney before operation,preoperative electrolyte,preoperative hemoglobin content,etc.Receiver operator characteristic curve (ROC)was plotted,and the predictive value, sensitivity and specificity of preoperative MGFA clinical classification and QMG score predicting postoperative ventilation in MG were calculated.Results Fourteen patients(22.95%)de-veloped breathing support after the anaesthetic or endotracheal intubation again in 48 hours.the area under ROC curve(AUC)for preoperative MGFA clinical classification predicting postoperative ventila-tion was 0.723 in MG,it had the sensitivity of 78.5% and specificity of 63.8%.The AUC for QMG score predicting postoperative ventilation was 0.866,the QMG score threshold value of 8.5 had the sensitivity of 78.6% and specificity of 87.2%.Conclusion MGFA classification and QMG score can predict late extubation after thymectomy in patients with myasthenia gravis.
7.Effect of crude herb moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training on life quality of patients ;with stable-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in Nanning communities
Qiulan DENG ; Meirong ZHONG ; Sining CHEN ; Ying ZHU ; Xiaoju YANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(24):1845-1849
Objective To learn the effects of crude herb moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training on the recovery of pulmonary functions and quality of life of patients with stable-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) in Nanning communities. Methods Two hundred patients with stable-stage COPD, sampled from Nanning communities and used as the subjects of this study, were divided into the experiment group and the control group by the random number table method. Patients in the control group were given conventional medication and community health care education and guides;Patients in the experiment group were not only offered the same treatment as mentioned above, but treated during dog days and the coldest days of winter with moxibustion medicine cakes which were applied accurately on selected acupuncture points, together with moxibustion with moxa cone done on the cakes. Treatment was done 6 times in each course of treatment, and 2 courses were given, combined with rehabilitation training. Examination of pulmonary functions was conducted for all patients before and after the treatment and St. George′s Respiratory Questionnaires (SGRQ) were distributed to them. Results Forced vital capacity patients, forced expiratory volume in first second, the percentage of forced expiratory volume in first second and forced vital capacity of experimental group before the intervention were (2.27 ± 0.36) L, (1.56 ± 0.30) L, (44.81 ± 5.35) %, while six months after the intervention were (3.36 ± 0.42) L, (2.25 ± 0.27) L, (65.38 ±8.08)%. The difference was statistically significant (t=18.90, 16.40, 20.36, P<0.01);The above indexes of control group respectively before intervention were (2.28±0.43) L, (1.58±0.33) L, (45.17 ± 4.97) %, while six months after the intervention were (2.57 ± 0.57) L, (1.71 ± 0.35) L, (46.94 ± 8.42)%. Difference was not statistically significant (t = 1.81, 2.04, 1.70, P > 0.05). Differences between two groups before intervention had no statistical significance (t = 0.17, 0.43, 0.47, P > 0.05), and differences between two groups after the intervention were statistically significant (t=10.62, 11.62, 14.99, P < 0.01). In the experimental group,before intervention the total score of SGRQ and the part scores of symptom, the activity ability and the influence of the disease were (16.56 ± 1.76) points, (10.44 ± 1.57) points, (18.55±2.17) points, (45.73 ± 2.53) points, 6 months after the intervention the scores were (10.77 ± 1.56) points, (7.28±1.23) points, (14.33 ±1.66) points, (32.98 ± 2.35) points. The difference was significant (t=14.82-35.50, P<0.01);In the control group before intervention the total scores of SGRQ and the part score of symptom, the activity ability and the influence of the disease were (16.47 ±1.81) points, (10.39 ± 1.66) points, (18.52 ± 2.16) points, (45.79 ± 2.49) points, 6 months after the intervention the scores were (16.12 ±1.36) points, (9.89 ±1.38) points, (16.96 ±1.58) points, (42.15±2.34) points. The lower score was not obvious, there was no statistically significant difference (t=1.45-2.17, P > 0.05). Intervention before comparing differences between two groups had no statistical significance (t=0.09-0.34, P > 0.05). Intervention after comparing differences between two groups was statistically significant (t=10.88-26.22, P<0.01). Conclusions Clinically, crude herb moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training is to some extent conducive to delaying the decrease in pulmonary functions, reducing complications, and improving the quality of life of patients with stable-stage COPD.
8.The effect of PGMS on lipids metabolic disturbance in diabetes mellitus
Zhen WANG ; Xiaoju PENG ; Lijuan TAN ; Honghua CHEN
Chinese Journal of Marine Drugs 1994;0(04):-
Object: To observe the effect of PGMS on lipids metabolic disturbance in diabetes mellitus. Methods: 50 cases (male 18,female 32,average age 58?6 years old ) with lipids metabolic disturbance in diabetes mellitus were given PGMS. Each of them took 100mg/time,3 times/day for 60 days, meanwhile kept on taking diabetes mellitus diet and anti-diabetic medicine. Detected and compared the amounts of TC, TG, HDL, Glucose of blood, and Glucose of urine before and after PGMS were given. Result: TC and TG were decreased obviously (P
9.Angiogenesis and its influrencing factors in non-small cell lung cancer
Longbang CHEN ; Jinghua WANG ; Guiyuan LI ; Xiaoju ZHOU
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2004;0(01):-
Objective: To study angiogenesis and its influencing factors in human non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC). Methods: The values of intratumor microvessel density(IMVD) in 95 cases of NSCLC were determined and its correlation with pathological parameters was analyzed. The relationship between IMVD and expressions of MMP-2,MMP-9,TIMP-2,VEGF,b-FGF,CD44v6,NOS2,NOS3 and E-cad in NSCLC was assessed. Results: There was active tumor angiogenesis of NSCLC, and the values of IMVD were correlated with clinicopathological stages of NSCLC and lymph nodes metastasis. The values of IMVD in positive expressions of VEGF, b-FGF, MMP-2, TIMP-2,CD44v6,NOS2 and NOS3 were significantly higher than that in negative expressions, opposed to the expression of TIMP-2 and E-cad. Conclusion:IMVD is a valuable marker for evaluating stages and metastasis of NSCLC. MMP-2, TIMP-2, VEGF, b-FGF, CD44v6, NOS2, NOS3 and E-cad may take part in the regulation of angiogenesis in NSCLC.
10.Effects of miR-335-5p on the osteoblast function in high glucose condition
Jiling LI ; Zhengping FENG ; Lixue CHEN ; Xiaoju WANG ; Huacong DENG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2015;(8):712-716
Objective To investigate the effects of miR-335-5p on the proliferation and apoptosis of osteoblasts which were exposed to high glucose condition, and explore its possible molecular mechanisms. Methods MC3T3-E1 osteoblasts were divided into four groups:control group(5. 5 mmol/L glucose), high glucose group(HG group, 22. 0 mmol/L glucose), agomir-335-5p group(transfected with agomir-335-5p and exposed to 22. 0 mmol/L glucose) , and agomir negative control group( agomir NC group, transfected with agomir negative control and exposed to 22. 0 mmol/L glucose), cultured for 7 days. Cell proliferaton, cell apoptosis, expressions of miR-335-5p and dickkopfhomolog1(DKK1)mRNA,proteinlevelsofDKK1andcysteinylaspartate-specificproteinase-3(caspase-3) were detected using MTT, flow cytometry, quantitative realtime PCR and western blot, respectively. Results Compared with control group, the expression of miR-335-5p mRNA and cell proliferation in HG group were significantly decreased(P<0. 05), while cell apoptosis and the protein levels of DKK1 and caspase-3 were increased significantly(P<0. 05), the expression of DKK1 mRNA did not change (P>0. 05). The miR-335-5p mRNA expression and cell proliferation in agomir-335-5p group were higher than those in HG group and agomir NC group(P<0. 05). However, Cell apoptosis and the protein levels of DKK1 and caspase-3 in agomir-335-5p group were lower than those in HG group(P<0. 05). Conclusion High glucose inhibits the proliferation and induce the apoptosis of MC3T3-E1 osteoblast through decreasing the expression of miR-335-5p and subsequently increasing the DKK1 expression.