2.Proteomics Analysis of Heteromorphic Leaves of Populus euphratica Oliv
Ning YUE ; Cai-Xia ZHENG ; Xue BAI ; Jian-Qing HAO ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(09):-
By exploring the different components of the lysis buffer and optimize the 2-DE conditions,established the best proteomics technical system for Populus euphratica's heteromorphic leaves,while take the heteromorphic leaves in the same blanche as the test materials to find differences between the protein expressions of the leaves.It showed that the lysis solution which containing 2mmol/L thiourea,7mmol/L urea,2% CHAPS,60mmol/L DTT and 0.2% IPG buffer could dissolve the protein better.Through tandem mass spectrum,the results show that heteromorphic leaves are different in photosynthesis and respiration.This research offered valuable informations for understanding the molecular mechanism during leaves development and elucidating the mechanism of the eco-adaptability of Populus euphratica.
3.Three different global histone modification patterns and their significance in human gliomas
Sang CAI ; Xue-Jian CAI ; Yu-Hai WANG ; Xiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2010;09(11):1118-1121
Objective To investigate the relationship between epigenetic changes involving multiple modifications of histones and both happening of glioma and pathological grades of glioma.Methods Immunohistochemistry was performed on 67 samples that were cut off from patients with gliomas who made their definite diagnosis from 2006 to 2008 to evaluate the level of histone 4 lysine 12 acetylation (H4K12Ac), histone 4 arginine 3 monomethylation (H4R3monoMe) and histone 4 lysine 20 acetylation (H3K18Ac). Results H4K12Ac, H4R3monoMe and H4K20triMe were all detected at high frequencies in tumor tissue of glioma. The expressions of H4K12Ac and H4R3monoMe were positively correlated with increasing WHO pathological grades (P<0.05), while H4K20triMe staining was not significantly correlated with WHO pathological grades (P>0.05). Conclusion Multiple modifications of histones may affect several steps in tumor cell biology, and may have a prognostic value in gliomas since specific modifications were correlated with WHO pathological grades of glioma.
4.EFFECTS OF RGD-POLYPEPTIDE(224) ECHISTATIN AND 17?-ESTRODIOL ON OSTEOCLASTIC BONE RESORPTION ACTIVITIES
Yan XUE ; Hui TAN ; Youbo CAI ; Feng YU ; Jianguo TANG ; Jian JING
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2002;0(06):-
Objective This study is to understand the effects of RGD\|peptide(224), Echistatin and 17 ? estrodiol on bone resorption. Methods RGD\|polypeptide (224) (RGD), Echistatin(Ech) and 17 ? estrodiol (E\-2) were added into osteoclast like cells (OLC) and ivory bone slices co\|cultured system. Results It has been found that 10 -7 mol/L RGD, Ech and E\-2 decreased the number of resorption lacunae, resorption area and resorption cave on bone slices in various degrees.Conclusion RGD, Ech and E\-2 inhibits the bone resorption activities in various degrees. [
5.The accuracy and safety of CT guided cutting needle biopsy for the hepatic lesions near the diaphragmatic dome
En-Quan ZHANG ; Wei CHEN ; Ming LU ; Jian WANG ; Ping CAI ; Xue-Quan HUANG ;
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2006;0(12):-
Objective To evaluate the safety and accuracy of CT-guided cutting needle biopsy for the hepatic lesions near diaphragmatic dome.Methods A total of 25 cases with hepatic lesions near the diaphragmatic dome were undertaken CT-guided cutting needle biopsy using 16 gauge or 18 gauge core biopsy needles.Results Histological examination showed malignancy in 17 cases and benign in 8 with 2 false negative results(8%),and there were no false positive results.The specificities of malignant and benign lesions were 100% and 75%,respectively.Overall accuracy was 92%.Pneumothorax,needle tract hemorrhage,and subcapsular hepatic hemorrhage occurred in 2(8%),1(4%)and 1(4%),respectively.Conclusion CT-guided cutting needle biopsy for the hepatic lesions near diaphragmatic dome is a reliable and relatively safe diagnostic method.(J Intervent Radiol,2007,16:838-840)
6.Development of Novel Microbial Lipase Resources
Zheng-Yu SHU ; Long-Yin XUE ; Rui-Feng LIN ; Shao-Li CAI ; Jian-Zhong HUANG ;
Microbiology 1992;0(05):-
Microbial lipase,one of important industrial biocatalysts,has been used widely in many industrial and agricultural fields.It is always the research focus to screen,mine and develop the microbial lipases with novel catalytic activity and high stability.This paper introduces briefly the pathways and methods to mine novel microbial lipase resources from six aspects,including extremophile,metagenome,genome database,protein engineering,immobilization,chemical modification,etc.
7.Isolation and Purification of Exopolysaccharide from the Fermentation Broth of Bacillus sp. and Its Antioxidant Effect
Jian-Feng YUAN ; Heng CAI ; Xian-Yang SHAN ; Chuan-Xue XU ; Hong-Gui WAN ;
Microbiology 2008;0(10):-
Based on the Bacillus sp., isolated from Lop Nur Desert, the technology of separation and purification and the antioxidant effect were studied. After centrifugation and vacuum filtration, the deproteinization of supernatant was operated with Sevag reagent. The crude exopolysaccharide (EPS) was obtained by precipitation with ethanol. The optimum conditions for the isolation were as follow: pH 7.0, temperature 4?C, time 1.5 h, and material to ethanol ratio 1: 4. Dissolved in water, the crude EPS was fractional separated on activated carbon column (1.5 cm ? 24 cm), eluted with distilled water, 60% ethanol, 95% ethanol, and the main fraction was collected. Then the EPS was purified on Sephadex G-100 gel column, eluted with NaCl (0.2 mol/L). Fractions (4 mL, each) were also combined according to total sugar by phenol-sulfuric acid method and protein content was determined by Coomassie brilliant blue. The results showed that EPS was relatively homogeneous glycoprotein. The data of antioxidation in vitro showed that the EPS had a high antioxidant activity, which could quench hydroxyl radical, superoxide radical and had antilipid peroxidation activity. All of these indicated that EPS was a good natural antioxidant.
8.Effect and significance of bFGF for patients of the idiopathic oligoasthenospermia
Xue-Liang CHANG ; Jian-Zhang LIE ; Guang-Zeng CAI
Journal of Clinical Urology 2000;15(10):460-462
Purpose :To study the effect of bFGF on the idiopathic oligoasthenospermia. Methods:bFGF wasused for 34 patients with idiopathic oligoasthenospermia in the male infertility. The immunohistochemical tech-nique, radioimmunoassay, electromicroscope technique and semen quality analysis were used to investigate thestructure and function of testile of patients. Results: bFGF could promote the proliferation of spermatogenouscells, improve arrangement of cells and ultrastructure of testile. All patients semen were improved. Sexual hor-mones (PRL, FSH, LH, T) in serum araised. The ability of reproduction of patients was increased consequent-ly. Conclusions:bFGF is an effective drug for patients with idiopathic oligoasthenospermia in the male infertility.
9.Radiographic analysis of the osseous fixation zone for the iliac crest external fixation with Schanz screws.
Cai HONG-MIN ; You-wen LIU ; Hong-jun LI ; Xue-jian WU ; Wei-feng DUAN ; Wu-yin LI
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015;28(7):617-621
OBJECTIVETo radiographically analyze the osseous fixation zone for the iliac crest external fixation with Schanz screws and in order to guide their placement.
METHODSNine adults with 2.0-mm-slice continuous pelvic axial CT scans were selected as research subjects. Each CT scan data was imported into MIMICS 10.0. The osseous fixation zone the upper portion of the anterior column of the acetabulum which is located between the anterior superior iliac spine and the gluteal medius pillar and between the iliac crest and the acetabulum-for the iliac crest external fixation with Schanz screws was reconstructed into true sagittal and true coronal planes by using the software. Then the measurements were taken on the reconstructed planes with measuring tools. Finally, the measured data was analyzed.
RESULTSThe palpable iliac crest segment, which was of 49.6 mm width and located 16.5 mm posterior to the anterior superior iliac spine could be used to locate the start points of the Schanz screws. Under the above-mentioned iliac crest segment, the osseous zone was deep, got ample bony materials and could intraosseously contain Schanz screws with 5.0 mm diameter. The screws could be safely inserted to a minimal depth of 71.7 mm towards the acetabular dome and to a maximal depth of 143.5 mm posterior to the acetabulum.
CONCLUSIONThe study can guide the effective insertion of the iliac crest Schanz screws. By setting a suitable start point in the above-mentioned iliac crest region and angling correctly relative to the acetabulum,the Schanz screw can be inserted into the relative strong cancellous bone above or posterior to the acetabulum with a considerable depth, to getting more bone engagement.
Adult ; Aged ; Bone Screws ; Female ; Fracture Fixation ; Fractures, Bone ; diagnostic imaging ; surgery ; Humans ; Ilium ; diagnostic imaging ; injuries ; surgery ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Orthopedic Procedures ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
10.CT-guided permanent ~(125)I seed brachytherapy for vertebral metastatic cancer
Xue-Quan HUANG ; Ping CAI ; Lin ZHANG ; Wei CHEN ; Jie-Hui ZHU ; En-Quan ZHANG ; Jian WANG ;
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2006;0(12):-
Objective To evaluate the functional outcome,predicting response and toxicity of CT- guided permanent implanted ~(125)I seed branchytherapy for metastatic cancers in vertebrae.Methods Forty three vertebrae with metastatic cancer were treated by CT-guided percutaneous permanent implanted ~(125)I seed branchytherapy in 15 patients.There were 8 male and 7 female patients with average age of 54.6 years and 2 to 5 vertebrae involved in this group.According to the size of tumor,the optimal activity and quantity of seeds were calculated by TPS and correlative formula.~(125)I seeds were implanted percutaneous puncture under CT- guidance with coaxial needles to pass the normal osseous tissue for approaching the lesions including 3 routes of pedicnlar lateral and anterior ways.The distance between seeds and posterior border of vertebral body was over 3 nun(3-10mm).Permanent ~(125)I seed implantation brachytherapy for paraspinal metastatic lesions were also taken place.Results Mean follow-up time was 12.3 months(range 3-30 months)and outcome was evaluated clinically and radiographieally in 10 of 15 procedures,with 5 only on clinical data.No new pain occurred at 11 sites with no previous complaint.The pain was completely controlled at 18/32 sites,partial control at 14/32 sites.No complications correlated to the radiotherapy damage of nerve and spinal cord were found.Conclusion The procedure of CT-guided permanent implanted ~(125)I seeds brachytherapy for vertebral metastatic cancers is a safe effective and minimal invasive method with few complications.It is beneficial not only for pretherapeutic metastasis but also for recurrent tumors after radiotherapy;bearing rather high tolerance and safety.(J Intervent Radiol,2007,16:834-837)