2.A Reusable Chronocoulometric Aptamer Sensor for Detection of Adenosine Triphosphate
Ying LU ; Yan TIAN ; Li WANG ; Yao YANG ; Xiaolin YAO
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2017;45(5):721-726
A reusable chronocoulometric adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-aptamer sensor was developed in this work.A short chain of DNA marked as cDNA containing complementary sequence was immobilized on gold electrode based on Au-S self-assembly.The ATP aptamer was hybridized with cDNA.The surface-confined DNA could bind with [Ru(NH3)63+ (RuHex) in the electrolyte via electrostatic interaction.Upon target ATP binding, the aptamer confined onto electrode surface was disassociated from the cDNA oligonucleotides into the solution.Such surface density change of DNA lead to the decrease of chronocoulometric signal for the RuHex which confined on the electrode surface.The chronocoulometric signals showed a linear relationship with logrithm of ATP concentration in the range of 1 nmol/L to 100 μmol/L, and the detection limit of this aptamer sensor could reach 0.5 nmol/L (S/N=3).This aptamer sensor could be regenerated 5 times by simple steps.With this aptamer sensor, the basal level of ATP in the brain cortex micorodialysate was determined to be 19.2±3.7 nmol/L (n=3).
3.Effect of reducing the radiation pneumonitis by abdominal breathing exercises in patients with chest malignant tumors
Meili TIAN ; Huimin GAO ; Cong YAO ; Ruijun WANG ; Wanxia YAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;31(17):1257-1259
Objective To evaluate the prophylactic effect of abdominal breathing exercises on radiation pneumonitis in patients with chest malignant tumors.Methods 100 patients with chest malignant tumors were given radiotherapy and divided with random digit table into the exercise group and the control group with 50 patients in each group.The incidence rate of radiation pneumonitis in both groups was compared.The prophylactic effect of abdominal breathing exercises on radiation pneumonitis was evaluated.Results The incidence of radiation pneumonitis in abdominal breathing exercise group was significantly reduced [34% (17/50) vs.56% (28/50),Z=2.397,P<0.05],the incidences of grade Ⅰ [22% (11/50) vs.30% (15/50)] and grade Ⅱ [12% (6/50) vs.18% (9/50)] radiation pneumonitis decreased,and no grade Ⅲ and Ⅳ radiation pneumonitis occurred.Conclusions The incidence of radiation pneumonitis in patients with chest malignant tumors treated with radiation therapy may be decreased by abdominal breathing exercises,which may be widely applied in patients treated with radiation therapy.
4.Aβ5~35 and Apo E4 enhance neuronal intracellular free Ca2+
Yinghong TIAN ; Zhibin YAO ; Lihua ZHOU ; Yao XIE
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2001;17(1):57-62
AIM To study the effects of Aβ25~35 and Apo E4 on neuronal intracellular free Ca2+([Ca2+]i). METHODS Hippocampal and cortical neurons suspension of newborn(0~3 days) SD rats was produced. After incubated with fura-2/AM,the neurons suspension was divided into four groups: control, Aβ25~35, Apo E4, Aβ25~35+Apo E4. Each groups [Ca2+]i was measured using a RF-5000 dual wavelength spectrofluorometer after incubated with double distilled water, Aβ25~35, Apo E4, Aβ25~35+Apo E4 for 3 min, respectively. The neurons outocorrelation function(ACF) of the scattering light intersity was analyzed by the microscope quasi-elastic light scattering(MQLS) technique The frequency shift line width by ACF. The Γ can sympolize the cell menbrane flilidity. RESULTS Both Aβ25~35 and Apo E4 could significantly enhance hippocampal and cortical neurons rest [Ca2+]i, furthermore, the effect of 5 μmol*L-1 Aβ25~35 was higher than the effect of 1 μmol*L-1 Aβ25~35 (P<0.05), and they also amplified KCl-induced rise in [Ca2+]i in hippocampal and cortical neurons(P<0.05). The interaction of Aβ25~35 and Apo E4 could also significantly enhance hippocampal and cortical neurons rest [Ca2+]i andamplified KCl-induced rise in [Ca2+]i in hippocampal and cortical neurons(P<0.05), but they had no synergic or additive effect.The frequency shift line widith Γ of both hippocampal and cortical neurons were decreased by both Aβ25-35 and ApoE4. CONCLUSION Aβ25~35 and Apo E4 could enhance neuronal intracellular free Ca2+, amd decrease meirpma; ,e,brame f;iodotu. But their interaction had no synergic or additive effect. It suggested that the amplified effect of Aβ25~35 and Apo E4 on neuronal [Ca2+]i and membane fluidity may be relative to their neurotoxity.
5.A?_(5~35) and Apo E4 enhance neuronal intracellular free Ca~(2+)
Yinghong TIAN ; Zhibin YAO ; Lihua ZHOU ; Yao XIE ;
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1987;0(01):-
AIM To study the effects of A? 25~35 and Apo E4 on neuronal intracellular free Ca 2+ ([Ca 2+ ] i). METHODS Hippocampal and cortical neurons suspension of newborn(0~3 days) SD rats was produced. After incubated with fura 2/AM,the neurons suspension was divided into four groups: control, A? 25~35 , Apo E4, A? 25~35 +Apo E4. Each groups [Ca 2+ ] i was measured using a RF 5000 dual wavelength spectrofluorometer after incubated with double distilled water, A? 25~35 , Apo E4, A? 25~35 +Apo E4 for 3 min, respectively. The neurons outocorrelation function(ACF) of the scattering light intersity was analyzed by the microscope quasi elastic light scattering(MQLS) technique The frequency shift line width by ACF. The ? can sympolize the cell menbrane flilidity. RESULTS Both A? 25~35 and Apo E4 could significantly enhance hippocampal and cortical neurons rest [Ca 2+ ] i, furthermore, the effect of 5 ?mol?L -1 A? 25~35 was higher than the effect of 1 ?mol?L -1 A? 25~35 ( P
6.The clinical pathological analysis of Epstein-Barr virus active infection during the middle-late pregnancy
Min ZHONG ; Ruojin YAO ; Yan TIAN
Journal of Chinese Physician 2011;13(5):615-617
Objective To explore the relationship of acute infections of Epstein-Barr virus and hydrops fetalis and explore the harm to fetuses and the affection on pregnancy outcomes caused by acute EBV infection during pregnancy. Methods 40 cases hydrops fetalis were diagnosed by ultrasonography. The difference between the EBEA-IgM positive and negative patients blood were studied. 101 cases over the same period of pregnant women with normal fetuses were enrolled as a control group. Results The positive rate of EBEA-IgM in pregnant women (95%) was significantly higher than that of control group(48.5%,P<0.01). And the differences of the ratio of still birth and live birth and abnormal fetuses induction of labor between the groups were statistically significant(P<0.01). Premature birth among the live birth (40%) was obviously higher than that of control group (10.9%,P<0.05). Conclusions Active infection of EBV in pregnancy was relevant to the hydrops fetalis and there need to pay attention to the detection of EBV during pregnancy.
7.Molecular dynamics simulation and analysis of BAFF which is incorporated with p-nitro-L-phenylalanine
Di CAI ; Hong TIAN ; Wenbing YAO
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2017;48(2):227-232
In order to study the structure-function relationship in the protein which is incorporated with p-nitro-L-phenylalanine,the method of MD(Molecular Dynamics) simulation was established and successfully used in the analysis of protein which contains p-nitro-L-phenylalanine.The force field of CHARMM can only stimulate protein with natural amino acid in NAMD.Compared with phenylalanine,p-nitro-L-phenylalanine just has one more group of nitro.If the parameter of group of nitro was defined,the protein containing p-nitro-L-phenylalanine can be simulated.CGenFF-paramchem was used to calculate the energy and topological structure of p-nitro-L-phenylalanine' s new bonds (r),angles (θ),dihendrals (φ) and improper angle (ψ).And then the new defined parameter and topology information was input into the related parameter files and topology files in CHARMM.On the basis of correct parameter,NAMD can successfully simulate the modified BAFF(B lymphocyte stimulator) which contains p-nitro-L-phenylalanine.The changes in structure indicated that there might be new B cell epitopes.The temperature distribution of each frame in the process of dynamics stimulation was in accord with normal distribution,which proved the defined force field parameters was feasible.The RMSD of whole protein solution systemis 2.5.Calculate each resides' RMSF in BAFF,the RMSF of p-nitro-L-phenylalanine's residue is 3.7,which is obviously higher than that of the other residues in β-pleated sheet,and close to the loop rings,indicate that there might be variation in the area of p-nitro-L-phenylalanine residue and might produce new comformational epitopes.The results of MD stimulation will guide the immunogenicity experiments of p-nitro-L-phenylalanine modified proteins.
8.Metrological analysis of dermatology indexed by SCI-E and advices on periodical selection and contribution
Haiyan YAO ; Jie TIAN ; Zhihong LUO
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(16):2239-2241
Objective To analyze the dermatology journals indexed by SCI‐E and papers published in recent 5 years ,to pro‐vide advices on periodical selection and contribution .Methods We mainly adopted the bibliometrics methods and word frequency a‐nalysis method to analyze 10 targets in 62 SCI‐E dermatology journals .Results Main publishing nationality were United States , England ,Denmark and Germany ,publishing language was English ,main publishing cycle period was bimonthly journals ,the highest impact factor was 6 .372 .The theme of published content was relatively concentrated ,reviewers′duration was fast and reasonable , 80 .7% submission of the journal was easy .Main type of literature published in recent 5 years is article ,review ,editorial and letter . 58 SCI‐E dermatology journals accept articles from China .Conclusion We suggest that the authors should firstly check the name of dermatology and cross‐disciplinary journals indexed by SCI‐E ,and evaluate the theme of published content ,rate of publishing article contributed from China ,difficulty degree for contribution ,reviewers′duration ,publishing cycle and impact factor when contribution articles .
9.Diagnostic of serum tumor markers for colon cancer assessed with logistic regression analysis and PLS-DA model
Longfei ZENG ; Gang TIAN ; Jian YAO
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(8):1038-1041
Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of serum tumors M2 pyruvate kinase (TuM2-PK),carcino-embryonic antigen (CEA),CA199,CA724,CA125 and CA242 in colon cancer.Methods Serum levels of TuM2-PK,CEA,CA199,CA724,CA125 and CA242 in 231 patients with colon cancer,105 patients with colon benign lesion diseases and 166 normal controls were measured by the ELISA and electrochemiluminescence assays.The operation working characteristic curve (ROC) and the logistic regression-ROC were used to evaluate the diagnostic value of tumor markers for colon cancer individually and in combination.The models of logistic regression analysis and partial least-squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) were established to diagnose patients with colon cancer based on the optimal panel of serum tumor markers.Resalts Concentrations of serum TuM2-PK,CEA,CA199,CA125 and CA724 in the colon cancer group are higher than those in the colon benign diseases group and the normal controls (P<0.05).The area under the operation working characteristic curve (AUC) of CA199 is the highest 0.79 [95% confidence interval (95%CI),0.75-0.83] at the cutoff value of 69.5 U/L with 64.1% of sensitivity and 89.7% of specificity.The AUC of combined serum tumor markers based on logistic regression analysis is higher than those in individuals,of which serum (CEA+ CA199+TuM2-PK) is the optimal [AUC=0.89,95% confidence interval(95%CI),0.86-0.92].The diagnostic accuracy of logistic analysis and PLS-DA model for colon cancer is 82.7% and 77.5%,and for colon cancer is 93.7% and 95.6%,respectively.Conclusion The combination of serum tumor markers CEA,CA199 and TuM2-PK is more suitable as a diagnostic model for the screening of colon cancer.
10.Effect of silencing Gab1 expression on cholangiocarcinoma cell line HUCCA-1 and its correlation with PI3K/Akt pathway
Xu YAO ; Zhong TIAN ; Yuan LIU
Tianjin Medical Journal 2015;(6):590-594,707
Objective To explore the functionalternation of human cholangiocarcinoma cell line HUCCA-1 by silenc?ing Gab1 expression;to detect its effect on PI3KCA and Akt1 expression at protein and mRNA levels and to explore the role of Gab1,PI3KCA and Akt1 expressions in the malignant behavior of cholangiocarcinoma. Methods Gab1 siRNA was trans? fected into cholangiocarcinoma cell line HUCCA-1. Proliferation, apoptosis, migration/invasion of cells were examined by MTT, flow cytometry and Transwell assay respectively after transfection. PI3KCA and Akt1 expressions were detected by Western blotting and qPCR. Results Transfection efficiency was satisfactory and reaches 65%~70%;PI3KCA and Akt1 expressions were down-regulated at both protein and mRNA levels upon silencing of Gab1. Meanwhile, proliferations of HUCCA-1 cells were inhibited (P<0.01);apoptosis rate increases(P<0.05);and migration and invasion were both inhibit?ed upon Gab1 silencing(P<0.05). Conclusion The proliferation, migration and invasion are all inhibited while apoptosis is attenuated after Gab1 was down-regulated by Gab1 siRNA transfection. PI3KCA and Akt1 expressions are up-regulated with down-regulation of Gab1. Therefore, Gab1 may enhance the maglinant behavior of cholangiocarcinoma cells through up-regulating PI3KCA and Akt1 expression and it can be used as a candidate for cholangiocarcinoma therapy.