1.Molecular mechanisms of Survivin gene expression regulated by imatinib
Zhihong FANG ; Jintao ZHAO ; Yiming LUO ; Yaqun FAN ; Zhongchao HAN
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2012;21(12):727-731
Objective To investigate the influences of imatinib on Survivin gene expression in bcr-abl-transformed leukemia cells.Methods Firstly,PCR and Western blot were carried out to detected Survivin expression with imatinib treatment in 32Dcl3 and 32D-bcr-abl cell lines.Then the luciferase reporter plasmids containing human Survivin promoter as well as its deletion and site-directed mutation were constructed to identify the essential responsive elements for suppressing Survivin promoter activity by imatinib.Chromatin immunoprecipitation was performed to confirm the binding of c-myc to Survivin promoter.10058-F4,a small molecule c-myc inhibitor,was used to disrupt c-myc activity and evaluate its anti-leukemic effect combined with imatinib.Results Both of mRNA and protein level of Survivin in bcr-abl-transformed cells were downregulated upon imatinib treatment.The decrease of Survivin expression was controlled at the transcriptional level through a mechanism in which imatinib repressed survivin promoter activity by disturbing the interaction between c-myc and E-box elements.Interruption of c-myc activity by 10058-F4 exerted an anti-leukemia effect with enhancing the sensibility of K562/G01 cells to imatinib.Conclusion Imatinib down-regulates Survivin expression through c-myc-mediated transcription and interference with c-myc might be a potential utility for treatment of imatinib resistant leukemia.
2.Research in type Ⅳ hypersenstivity induced by latex gloves in clinical murses
Qiongling LIU ; Rui XIE ; Huimin FANG ; Yiming FAN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2012;28(18):1-4
Objective To determine the prevalence of latex glove(LG)-induced type Ⅳ hypersensitivity in clinical nurses. Methods 100 clinical nurses were selected,among whom 69 nurses were set as the latex glove hypersensitivity group,and the other 31 nurses did not show hypersensitivity to latex glove (the control group).The two groupe underwent a patch testing with a modified European standard series of allergens supplied by Chemotechnique Diagnostics.The positive allergens were compared between the two groups. Results The positive rate of patch testing in patients of the latex glove hypersensitivity group was superior to that in the control group (73.9% vs 25.8%).Cobalt chloride and potassium dichromate were the most common allergens in both groups,while only formaldehyde and para-phenylenediamine were more susceptible in the latex glove hypersensitivity group compared with that in the control group.26.1% of the latex glove hypersensitivity group was responsive to rubber additives,but in the control group the results were negative.Conclusions The hand dermatitis of female nurses with LG allergy is mainly caused by exposure to daily necessities.The prevalence of LG-induced type Ⅳ hypenensitivity is relatively high in clinical murses.
3.Brain mechanism of semantic processing by native Chinese speaker with dysphonia
Ming ZHAO ; Yiming YANG ; Mei WANG ; Hong LIU ; Huanhai FANG ; Huanfei FANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2007;11(44):9016-9020
BACKGROUND:The brain mechanism of semantic processing is one of the focus problems in cognitive neuroscience.With the research technologies plentiful and diversified, the brain mechanism of semantic processing is gradually distinct.However, at present, the related researches on Chinese semantic processing are not enough. The brain mechanism of semantic processing by Chinese language obstacle should be studied more deeply.OBJECTIVE: To further identify the neuropsychological significance of clinical diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation by concluding the study fruits on the brain mechanism of semantic processing by native Chinese speaker with dysphonia and analyze the relationship between the related brain mechanism and the local brain system of semantic processes as well as brain anatomical parts.RETRIEVE STRATEGY: The retrieve staffs are the research personnel for this paper. The range of retrieve time focuses since 1984. A computer-based online search was conducted in CNKI for literatures related to basic neuropsychology and its clinical application published between January 1994 and May 2006, in Elsevier for articles between January 1984 and May 2006, in Academic Source Premier and MEDLINE of EBSCOhost for studies between January 1984 and May 2006 with the key words of "semantic processing", and the language was limited to English. Meanwhile, relevant data were searched manually. The number of total retrieved articles was 264, among which 43 enrolled studies were in accordance with the inclusion criteria and excluded articles involving semantic processing or encephalic region but without their relationship. The unpublished articles were only used for references LITERATURE EVALUATION: The literatures are selected from related works, collected analyses, reports from single case or research. Evaluated persons are related research staffs.DATA SYNTHESIS: Processing of Chinese semantic relied primarily on the left superior temporal region, middle temporal gyrus, the inferior gyrus of frontal regions as well as the left middle frontal gyrus, which make up a frontal-temporal network for semantic processing. Lexical-semantic processing is strongly correlated with activation in the posterior portion of left superior temporal region and the middle temporal gyrus, which appear to be responsible for storage and automatic of semantic processing. The anterior temporal region is related to integrate different semantic knowledge. More strategic processes and those that require specific memory resources may be represented in the inferior frontal cortex. In addition, the left middle frontal gyrus is special to Chinese semantic process, and some scholars infer the reason is the unique style of Chinese characters.CONCLUSION: At present, there are many methods to study neuropsychology, brain tissues and its functions, with which a great deal of neuropsychological disorder and mechanism of pathological changes in clinic can be studied and comprehended more distinctly, and all these are greatly helpful to the treatment and rehabilitation.
4.Internal fixation strategies of palatal fracture: a review of 74 cases
Zhiwei ZHENG ; Chengwei TU ; Jingxiao WANG ; Linlin ZHANG ; Xinghao ZHU ; Yiming FANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2014;30(9):894-897
Objective To assess the efficacy of different internal fixations of palatal fracture.Methods Seventy-four patients with palatal fracture admitted between October 2007 and October 2013 were reviewed retrospectively.Through out-patient follow-up,postoperative occlusion and palatal complications were examined and fracture healing was evaluated using CT scan.Results Palatal type Ⅰ-Vfractures involved in 8 patients (11%),14 patients (19%),26 (35%),12 patients (16%),6 patients (8%),and 8 patients (11%) respectively.Forty-three patients were available to follow-up,including 31 patients with good or acceptable occlusion.All wounds healed without palate associated infections,plate exposure or oronasal fistula.Of the 27 patients classified as type Ⅱ,Ⅲ and V sagittal palatal fractures,both nasomaxillary and zygomatico-maxillary struts fixation (n =17) and isolated zygomatico-maxillary struts fixation (n =10) had insignificant differences in success rate as to occlusion assessment (82% vs 80%,P >0.05).Whereas compared with isolated vertical buttress fixation (n =15),additional immobilization of horizontal alveolar buttresses (n =12) had significantly higher success rate (100% vs 67%,P < 0.05).Conclusion Complete rigid fixation at early stage,including vertical buttress fixation,in particular the zygomatico-maxillary struts,and horizontal alveolar buttress fixation can achieve satisfactory outcome.
5.Effects of Extracts from Different Polar Parts of Li Medicine Alpinia oxyphylla Fruit on Model Mice with Experimental Colitis
Leichen FANG ; Qiang LIU ; Xinzheng GAO ; Yi WEI ; Yiming LIU ; Ling HUANG
China Pharmacy 2017;28(16):2220-2223
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of 4 polar parts extracts from Li medicine Alpinia oxyphylla fruit on model mice with experimental colitis,and screen the effective parts of A. oxyphylla fruit in the treatment of colitis. METHODS:After 70% ethanol extract dispersed by water,petroleum ether,trichloromethane,ethyl acetate and n-butanol were used in turn to obtain extractions in related parts. 42 mice were randomly divided into modeling group(36 mice)and blank group(6 mice). Mice in mod-eling group were taken 2,4,6-nitrobenzne sulfonic acid method to replicate the experiment colitis. After modeling,model mice were randomly divided into model group,positive group(Sulfasalazine enteric coated tablets,52 g/kg),petroleum ether,trichloro-methane,ethyl acetate,n-butanol extract from A. oxyphylla fruit groups(10 g/kg,calculated by crude drug),6 in each group,in-tragastrically administrated once a day,for 9 d,0.2 mL/10 g;mice in blank group and model group were intragastrically given nor-mal saline. After administration,body mass of mice was determined,disease activity index(DAI)was scored and colonic myelo-peroxidase(MPO),superoxide dismutase(SOD),malondialdehyde(MDA)activities in colon tissue were detected,and the colon pathological changes were observed and scored. RESULTS:Compared with blank group,decrease percentage of body mass,DAI score,MPO and MDA activities in colon tissue in model group were increased(P<0.05 or P<0.01);colon tissue was pathologi-cally changed. Compared with model group,body mass was increased,DAI score,MPO activity and pathological score in each ad-ministration groups were decreased;SOD activities in positive group,n-butanol extract from A. oxyphylla fruit group and ethyl ace-tate extract from A. oxyphylla fruit group were significantly increased,MDA activities in positive group and ethyl acetate extract from A. oxyphylla fruit group were significantly decreased,with statistical significances (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS:The 4 polar parts extracs from A. oxyphylla fruit have certain improvement effects on model mice with experimental colitis, in which ethyl acetate and n-butanol parts are preferred.
6.Growth and expression of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells modified with nerve growth factor in the bladder
Shiyong HUANG ; Shaoxing ZHU ; Yiming SU ; Peng CAI ; Desheng ZHU ; Rongjin FANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2011;32(4):244-248
Objective To confirm that rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) transfected with nerve growth factor (NGF) gene in the bladder tissue of diabetic rats bladder tissues can survive and stably express NGF. Methods A diabetic rat model was constructed. The BrdU-labelled MSC transfected with NGF gene were transplanted into the diabetic rats bladder tissues. BrdUlabelled immunohistochemistry was used to observe the growth of MSC transfected with NGF gene in the diabetic rats bladder tissues. The expression of NGF mRNA and protein were checked by RT-PCR and ELISA. Results A diabetic rat model was successfully built by a single intraperitoneal injectionof STZ. The blood glucose was still high after 8 weeks. NGF gene modified MSC could be detected in the bladder of diabetic rats by BrdU-labelled immunohistochemistry. The concentration of NGF in the control group, disease group and treatment group were ( 114 ± 3), ( 70 ± 2), ( 110 ± 2) pg/ml by ELISA and mRNA quantity by RT-PCR were 0. 183±0. 004, 0. 032±0. 139, 0. 130±0. 165, respectively. Compared with the control group, the expression of NGF gene was decreased (P<0. 05) in the incidence group. The expression of NGF gene was increased (P<0. 05) in the treatment group compared with the disease group. Conclusions The NGF gene-modified MSC could survive in diabetic rats bladder tissues. The NGF gene in MSC could stably express in diabetic rats bladder tissues.
7.Clinical distribution and antimicrobial resistance of 427 Serratia marces-cens isolates
Fang YANG ; Wenen LIU ; Yiming ZHONG ; Qun YAN ; Qingxia LIU ; Hongling LI ; Yanming LI ; Mingxiang ZOU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2016;15(10):752-756
Objective To understand clinical distribution and antimicrobial resistance of clinically isolated Serratia marcescens(S .marcescens ),and provide basis for rational use of antimicrobial agents,as well as prevention and control of infection.Methods 427 S .marcescens strains isolated between January 1 ,2012 and December 31 ,2015 were analyzed,antimicrobial susceptibility testing were performed by disk diffusion method.Results 427 S . marcescens strains were mainly from respiratory tract (70.26%),among which the majority were from sputum (64.87%).S .marcescens were primarily from intensive care unit(ICU,19.44%),department of integrated tradi-tional Chinese and Western medicine(15.46%)as well as rehabilitation department (13.58%).The resistance rates of S .marcescens to cefoperazone/sulbactam,ertapenem,cefepime,ceftazidime,amikacin,imipenem,levofloxacin, and piperacillin/tazobactam were all<10%;resistance rates to ciprofloxacin,gentamicin,tobramycin,ceftriaxone, sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ/TMP),and aztreonam were 10%-30%.Difference in the resistance rates of S .marcescens to cefoperazone/sulbactam,ciprofloxacin,ceftriaxone,amikacin,aztreonam,and SMZ/TMP dur-ing 4 years were statistically significant (P <0.05).In 2012-2013,resistance rates of S .marcescens to cefopera-zone/sulbactam,ciprofloxacin,ceftriaxone,aztreonam,and SMZ/TMP increased obviously,then resistance rates tend to be stable,while resistance rates to cefoperazone/sulbactam decreased.Conclusion Susceptibility of S.marcescens to most antimicrobial agents are high,but resistance had increasing tendency;susceptible rates of S .marcescens to ertapenem,ceftazidime,levofloxacin,and piperacillin/tazobactam are all high,and can be used as the empirical medication for the treatment of related infection.
8.Prediction of CTL epitopes of Tat exon 1 region in HIV-1 CRF07_BC strains in China
Zhiming FANG ; Hui XING ; Zhefeng MENG ; Kunxue HONG ; Lingjie LIAO ; Xiang HE ; Jianxin Lü ; Yiming SHAO
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2010;30(2):135-139
Objective To predict the CTL epitopes of Tat exon 1 region in HIV-1 CRF07_BC strains, which were prevailing in China. Methods Total of 236 plasma samples were from the 3rd National HIV Molecular Epidemic Survey (NMES3). All the subjects were infected with HIV-1 CRF07_BC viruses. The tat exon 1 region was amplified by reverse transcription reaction and nested polymerase chain reaction (nested-PCR), then the PCR products were sequenced. The distribution of CTL epitopes of this region were predicted by on-line software BIMAS HLA Peptide Binding Predictions and statistics software. Results To-tal of 236 CRF07_BC strains were from 16 provinces, mainly in intravenous drug asers(58.9%)and then sex(25.0%). It was showed that there were 12 CTL epitopes of 236 Tat exon 1 region of CRF07_BC strains mainly located in proline-rich region, cysteine-rich region and core-region. Those epitopes were banded by 5 HLA presenting molecules in genotype(A * 2501 ,A * 2902, B * 15,B * 5301 and Cw * 1203) and 6 HLA presenting molecules in serotype (B53, B58 ,B57 ,A3 ,A68 and Cw12). The frequency of single amino acid substitution was more than 50% in 7 CTL epitopes. Conclusion The CTL epitopes in Tat exon 1 of CRF07 _BC strains were located in different functional regions, and there were some amino acid variations in them.
9.Application of in vivo electroporation technology in plasmid mediated gene transfer and DNA vaccination
Zhou ZHANG ; Zhiyong XU ; Pei CHEN ; Fang ZHOU ; Xiansheng ZHANG ; Yong LIU ; Yiming SHAO
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2010;30(6):551-554
Objective To investigate the effects of in vivo electroporation on plasmid mediated reporter gene expression and immunogenicity of DNA vaccine. Methods Luciferase expression plasmid was administered intramuscularly to BALB/c mice at 8μg and 40μg dosage level through injection with or without eletroporation Luciferase expression level in murine muscle was detected by IVIS imaging system 24 h after injection. DNA vaccine plasmid p1.0-gp1455m carrying codon-optimized env gene of CN54 strain ( HIV-1 CRF07_BC) was administered to mice at dosages of 8μg and 40μg through the two approaches mentioned above. Mice were immunized at week 0,2 and 4. Env-specific immune responses were detected at two weeks post the second and the third vaccinations. Env-specific antibody immune responses were determined by ELISA. Euv-specific cellular immune responses were determined by IFN-γ ELISPOT. Results Luciferase expression level in murine muscle was significantly increased as much as 35 folds through in vivo eletroporation. Results of ELISA and ELISPOT revealed that in vivo eletroporation could significantly enhance both the humoral and cellular immune responses induced by DNA vaccination. The responses induced by electrodelivered p1.0-gp1455m at 8 μg dosage were better than those induced by simple intramuscular injection with 40 μg of plasmid DNA. On the other hand, 2 injections followed by electroporation elicited comparable level of humoral and cellular immune responses with those induced by 3 injections without electroporation. Conclusion In vivo electroporation was capable of enhancing both the plasmid-mediated gene expression and immunogenicity of DNA vaccine.
10.In vitro analysis of the antibacterial activity of Micafungin against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Shan LUO ; Wenen LIU ; Yanhua LI ; Wei CHEN ; Yiming ZHONG ; Fang YANG ; Qun YAN
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2016;39(7):516-521
Objectives Selecting and constructing the biofilm -model of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in vitro.Observing the antibacterial activity of using Micafungin alone , or combined with Meropenem against Pseudomonas aeruginosa ( plankton-grown and biofilm-grown ) . Methods Ten clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa were collected in July 2012, constructing the biofilm-model by microwell plate from Xiangya Hospital, Central South University.The ability of biofilm-formation of these strains was estimated by crystal violet colorimetric method, and optical microscope was used to observe the shape of the biofilm .MICs of Micafungin and Meropenem against plankton -grown and biofilm-grown Pseudomonas aeruginosa were tested by broth microdilution method, and the changes of MICs were compared.Using broth microdilution method, and connecting with the crystal violet colorimetric method , to observe the antibacterial effect of using Micafungin alone, or combined with antibiotics in the inhibition of the biofilm formation and destruction of mature biofilm of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.SPSS18.0 and t-test were used in comparing the differences between both treatment group and control group.P <0.05 showed the difference was statistically significant . Results Ten strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa were successful in forming biofilms.Comparing with their planktonic counterparts, biofilms became more resistant to Meropenem , with the MIC raised 4-128 times. However, MIC of Micafungin could not be measured.Micafungin can inhibit the formation of biofilm in 9 experimental strains (PA1-PA9), where the minimum effective concentration of Micafungin were 156.25, 625, 10 000, 2 500, 1 250, 2 500, 1 250, 625 and 10 000 mg/L respectively.The absorbance values of the minimum effective concentration group and its positive growth control group were 0.342 ±0.020 vs 0.491 ±0.027, 0.512 ±0.018 vs 0.627 ±0.043, 0.862 ±0.021 vs 1.155 ±0.027, 0.731 ±0.028 vs 0.863 ± 0.017, 0.311 ±0.003 vs 0.447 ±0.021, 0.435 ±0.021 vs 0.597 ±0.011, 0.520 ±0.012 vs 0.605 ± 0.027, 0.611 ±0.059 vs 0.734 ±0.017, 0.223 ±0.011 vs 0.343 ±0.037 respectively, where the P values were 0.02, 0.03, 0.00, 0.01, 0.01, 0.00, 0.03, 0.01 and 0.03 respectively.The differences are statistically significant.Micafungin can damage the mature biofilm of 7 strains (PA1, PA2, PA4 -PA8), where the minimum effective concentration of Micafungin were 2 500, 2 500, 5 000, 2 500, 5 000, 2 500, 5 000 mg/L respectively.The absorbance values of the minimum effective concentration group and its positive growth control group were 1.459 ±0.014 vs 1.534 ±0.020, 1.279 ±0.020 vs 1.431 ±0.007, 1.365 ±0.024 vs 1.467 ±0.065, 1.322 ±0.028 vs 1.530 ±0.090, 0.920 ±0.004 vs 1.047 ±0.013, 1.860 ±0.005 vs 1.953 ±0.055, 1.407 ±0.005 vs 1.553 ±0.045 respectively, where the P values were 0.01, 0.01, 0.02, 0.01, 0.00, 0.03, 0.02.The difference is statistically significant.Micafungin combined with Meropenem applied in multiple drug resistant strains , which can inhibit the formation of biofilm better.Conclusions Micafungin can inhibit the formation Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm and damage the mature biofilms.Micafungin combined with Meropenem can act on multiple drug resistant strain , which may get a higher inhibition rate of the biofilm.