4.Transfection of embryonic stem cells with green fluorescent protein gene and their differentiation into neural cells
Zhi-yan, SHAN ; Jing-ling, SHEN ; Lei, LEI ; Yan-ning, XU ; Lian-hong, JIN
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2008;27(4):397-400
Objective To establish embryonic stem cells (ESC) that can express green fluorescent protein (CFP) and differentiate them into neurons. It would provide tagging neurons for clinical transplantation to cure neural system diseases. Methods ESC (R1) was transfeeted with a plasmid containing the GFP by electroporation. A transgeuic cell line was obtained after selection with G418. The ESCs were characterized by AKP staining. Monolayer differentiation method was used to induce neural differentiation derived from GFP-ESC and immunofluorescence method was used to identify Tuj1 positive cells. Results There was no significant difference(X2=3.14,P0.05) in transfect rates between liposome and electroporation (65% vs 79%). The AKP staining of GFP-ESC was positive. GFP-ESC could be differentiated into neural cells. Conclusions These results show that ESC expressing GFP has been estabhshed, which can be differemiated into neurons.
5.Evaluation of combined treatment of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog with recombinant human growth hormone in girls with central precocious puberty
Hua-Mei MA ; Min-Lian DU ; Yan-Hong LI ; Zhe SU ; Hong-Shan CHEN ;
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 1986;0(03):-
Objective To evaluate the effect of combined treatment with gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog(GnRHa)and recombinant human growth hormone(rhGH)on predicted adult height(PAH)in girls with central precocious puberty(CPP).Methods Fifteen girls with CPP,whose growth velocity during GnRHa treatment had been less than 4 cm/year,were given additional rhGH treatment at a dose of 1 U?kg~(-1)?w~(-1),sc, for 4-13 months.Comparisons of growth velocity,height SDS for bone age(HtSDS_(BA))and PAH were performed before and after the combined treatment.Results During rhGH combined with GnRHa therapy,growth velocity increased significantly[(7.4?1.7)cm/year vs (3.2?0.7)cm/year baseline,P<0.01].In 7 girls treated with rhGH and GnRHa for more than 9 months,growth velocity in the second 6 months[(6.5?1.0)cm/year]was slightly lower than that in the first 6 months[(8.8?1.1)cm/year],being both faster than that of baseline [(3.2?0.8)cm/year].There was a significant increase in rhGH-duration corrected change of HtSDS_(BA) [(0.35?0.15)/6 month vs (0.12?0.18 )/6 month baseline,P<0.01]and PAH[(3.2_+1.4)cm/ 6 month vs (1.4?1.1)cm/6 month baseline,P<0.01].Conclusion In girls with CPP showing a marked decrease in growth velocity during GnRHa treatment,the combined rhGH and GnRHa treatment remarkably improves growth velocity and PAH.
6.Residue decline dynamics and safety utilization of carbendazim in cultivation of Anoectochilus roxburghii.
Qing-Song SHAO ; Hong-Bo LIU ; Yu-Yun ZHANG ; Ai-Lian ZHANG ; Ming-Yan LI
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2014;39(9):1559-1563
The paper aimed to study the residue decline dynamic and standards for safety utilization of carbendazim in roots, stems, leaves of Anoectochilus roxburghii and in growth media. Samples extracted with methanol were purified by liquid-liquid extraction and analysed by HPLC. The results showed that average rate of recovery was 82.9% - 95.7% and RSD were 2.0% - 6.3% with add of carbendazim in respectively diverse concentration, which meets inspection requirement of pesticide residue. Two kinds of dosages of carbendazim were treated, varying from recommended dosage (1.0 kg x hm(-2)) to 1.5 times recommended dosage (1.5 kg x hm(-2)). Results of two years test showed that the half-life period of carbendazim were 7.01 - 8.51 d in the growth media of A. roxburghii, 3.58 - 4.27 d in stems and 3.50 - 3.91 d in leaves, 4.93 - 5.71 d in roots. Providing max recommended residue of carbendazim in the cultivation of A. roxburghii is 0.5 mg x kg(-1), sprayed 4 times a year with the dosage of 1.0 kg x hm(-2), 28 days is proposed for the safety interval of the last pesticide application's and harvest's date.
Benzimidazoles
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metabolism
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pharmacology
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Carbamates
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metabolism
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pharmacology
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Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
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Culture Media, Conditioned
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chemistry
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Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
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Fungicides, Industrial
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metabolism
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pharmacology
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Liquid-Liquid Extraction
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Orchidaceae
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drug effects
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metabolism
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Pesticide Residues
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analysis
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metabolism
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Plant Leaves
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drug effects
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metabolism
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Plant Roots
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drug effects
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metabolism
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Plant Stems
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drug effects
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metabolism
8.Research on correlation between odor and chemical compounds of Lonicera japonica.
Lian PENG ; Shuo LI ; Yong-hong YAN ; Hui-qin ZOU ; Xiao-yun YANG ; Jia-hui LI
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2014;39(22):4383-4388
This study aims to investigate the relationship between odor and contents of the chemical compounds in Lonicera japonica, including chlorogenic acid, galuteolin and polyphenols. High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was applied to determine the contents of chlorogenic acid and galuteolin in L. japonica. The ponptent of polyphenols was determined by UV-Vis Spectrophotometry. Electronic nose was used to extract and measure the odor of L. japonica. Then SPSS 17.0 software was employed for data processing. There is a significant positive correlation between the comprehensive index value of aroma and the contents of chlorogenic acid and polyphenols. The regression equations have been established. However, the relationship between the comprehensive index value and the content of galuteolin is not obvious. This is proof that the odor of L. japonica has close connection with the chemical compounds. Therefore, this research offered a new method for initially determine or predict the content of the chemical composition in L. japonica,
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chemistry
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Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
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Electronic Nose
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Lonicera
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chemistry
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Odorants
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analysis
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Polyphenols
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chemistry
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Smell
9.Systematic review of efficacy and safety of shenmai injection for chronic heart failure.
Hong-Dong CHEN ; Yan-Ming XIE ; Lian-Xin WANG ; Jiu-Bin WU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2014;39(18):3650-3661
The paper is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Shenmai injection for chronic heart failure, retrieving the Pubmed, CBM, CNKI, Wanfang database and VIP database to comprehensively collect all types research report of Shenmai injection for chronic heart failure (CHF). Particularly wishing to point out, randomized controlled trials are include for the evaluation of effectiveness, which are statistically analyzed and evaluated by Rev-Man 5. 2. The current studies show that the improvement rate of NYHA classification of cardiac function of CHF patients and their related indexes figure such as LVEF, SV, CO, BNP, 6 min walking test value are all improved by the combination of Shenmai injection and foundation treatment. However, HR is almost no improvement. Meanwhile, serious ADR/AE of Shenmai injection for CHF isn't appear.
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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adverse effects
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therapeutic use
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Heart Failure
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drug therapy
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10.Effects of curcumin on type 2 diabetic neuropathic pain and expression of inositol-requiring enzyme 1α in spinal dorsal horn and dorsal root ganglia in rats
Jiangkun DANG ; Xiaodan WANG ; Lin ZHOU ; Hong CAO ; Yan WU ; Jun LI ; Qingquan LIAN
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;32(6):676-679
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of curcumin on type 2 diabetic neuropathic pain (DNP)and expression of inositol-requiring enzyme 1α (IRE1α) in spinal dorsal horn and dorsal root ganglia (DRG) in rats.MethodsType 2 diabetes mellitus was induced by high-fat and high-sucrose diet and intraperitoneal streptozotocin (STZ) 35 mg/kg,and confirmed by fasting blood glucose level > 16.7 mmol/L in male SD rats.Type 2 DNP was confirmed by the mechanical withdrawal threshold (MWT) and thermal withdrawal latency (TWI.) measured on day 14 after STZ administration < 80% of the baseline value.The rats were then randomly divided into 3 groups ( n =27 each):DNP group,curcumin group (group Cur) and solvent control group (group SC).Curcumin and corn oil 100 mg/kg (25 mg/ml) were given intraperitoneally once a day for 14 consecutive days starting from 14 days after administration of streptozocin in Cur and SC groups respectively.Another 27 rats were chosen and served as control group (group C) and fed with common fodders.MWT and TWL were measured at 3,7 and 14 day after curcumin administration.The expression of IRE1α in spinal dorsal horn and DRG was detected by Western blot.ResultsCompared with group C,MWT was significantly decreased and TWL was significantly shortened,and the expression of IRE1α was up-regulated in DNP,Cur,and SC groups (P < 0,05),Compared with group DNP,MWT were significantly increased,TWL was significantly prolonged,and the expression of IRE1α in spinal dorsal horn and DRG was down-regulated in group Cur (P < 0.05).There was no significantdifference in the parameters mentioned above between DNP and SC groups (P > 0.05).ConclusionCurcumin can attenuate type 2 1)NP and inhibition of the expression of IRE1α in spinal dorsal horn and DRG is involved in the mechanism.