1.CBCT study of the root and root canal morphology of mandibular second molars in a population in western Guangxi
XING Huiyan ; HU Yuping ; JIANG Wenqiong ; ZHANG Ran ; WEI Fangyuan ; TAN Yanning ; DENG Min ; LI Shufang
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2021;29(12):836-842
Objective:
To observe the root and root canal morphology of mandibular second molars in Western Guangxi by CBCT, to provide a reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Methods:
In total, 564 patients′ 1 128 mandibular second molars that satisfy the inclusion criteria were analyzed with a planmecaromexis CBCT machine and its own image analysis software. The patients′ gender, age and ethnic differences in the root and canal morphology and the symmetry of the bilateral root and canal were statistically analyzed.
Results:
Among the 1 128 mandibular second molars, 662 were the Zhuang ethnic group and 384 were the Han ethnic group, and 82 were other ethnic groups; the double root type and C-shaped root type accounted for a relatively high proportion: 73.94% and 24.47%, respectively. The detection rates of the double root type were higher in males than in females (P < 0.05); the detection rates of the C-shaped root type were higher in females than in males (P <0.05); the root type of the teeth was mainly double-rooted in the Zhuang ethnic group (P<0.01). The incidence of type IV in the mesial root of the double root type mandibular second molar was the highest (P < 0.01), and the incidence of type I in the distal root was the highest (P < 0.01). The C-shaped root canal is more continuous at the mouth of the root canal, more downward corresponds to a worse continuity: in three different levels of root canal orifice, root middle and root apex, the root canal orifice is dominated by the C1 type, and both root middle and root apex are mainly C3-type (P < 0.01). The difference in symmetry of bilateral roots and root canals was statistically significant among different gender groups, age groups, and ethnic groups (P < 0.05): there were more males than females, the results in the 18-35-year-old group and the Zhuang ethnic group were higher.
Conclusion
The root and root canal morphology of mandibular second molars in western Guangxi people are complex and changeable. The roots are mainly double root type in the Han ethnic group and the Zhuang ethnic group. C-shaped roots are also common. The detection rate of C-shaped roots in the Zhuang ethnic group was higher, and the symmetry rate of bilateral roots and that of bilateral root canals was higher in the Zhuang ethnic group than in the Han ethnic group.
2.A study on genetic polymorphisms of rs600231 and rs4102217 loci in promoter of MALAT1 gene in Guangxi population
Yan WANG ; Chunhong LIU ; Tan TAN ; Ming LEI ; Yanyun HUANG ; Yan LAN ; Yesheng WEI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science 2019;37(12):941-945
Objective:
To investigate the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of rs600231A/G and rs4102217 G/C in the promoter region of MALAT1 (metastasis associated in lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1) gene in the healthy population of Guangxi district and analyze the differences in the population among different regions.
Methods:
The genotypes of rs600231A/G and rs4102217G/C of 207 healthy individuals in Guangxi were detected by SNPscan high-throughput technique. The genotype and allele frequency distributions were analyzed statistically with the data of HapMap-CEU (European population), HapMap-HCB (Beijing Han population), HapMap-JPT (Japanese population) and HapMap-YRI (African population) published by Human genome Haplotype Map (HapMap).
Results:
There were three genotypes of AA (38.2%), AG (46.4%) and GG (15.4%) in rs600231A/G, and the differences were significantly different compared with the polymorphism of Japan and Africa population (HapMap-JPT and HapMap-YRI) (P<0.05). Compared with HapMap-CEU, the genotype difference was not statistically significant (P>0.05), but the allele distribution was statistically different (P<0.05). The rs4102217 G/C polymorphism contained GG(75.4%), CG(23.2%) and CC(1.4%), and the polymorphisms were significantly different from those in European and Japanese populations (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between gender in the polymorphisms of the two loci (P>0.05).
Conclusion
The polymorphisms of rs600231A/G and rs4102217G/C in the MALAT1 promoter region were found in Guangxi healthy population, and the distribution of polymorphisms may be different in the population of various regions.
3. Distribution characteristics of polymorphism of miRNA-107 gene in Guangxi population and their association with serum lipid levels
Yan-Yun HUANG ; Hua-Tuo HUANG ; Yu-Lan LU ; Ming LEI ; Tan TAN ; Ye-Sheng WEI ; Yan-Yun HUANG
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2020;51(2):284-288
Objective To study the distribution characteristics of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) of miR-107 gene rs2296616 C/T in Guangxi healthy population and comparison with that in different ethnic populations, and further to explore the correlation between rs2296616 C/T SNP and blood lipid level. Methods The polymorphisms of miR-107 gene rs2296616 C/T among 372 Chinese healthy individuals of Guangxi were detected by multiplex SNaPshot and DNA sequencing method, and the blood lipid-related indexes were detected by 7600 biochemical analyzer. The distribution of rs2296616 C/T polymorphism among different ethnic groups and the differences of blood lipid levels among different genotypes were compared by statistical method . Results MiR-107 gene rs2296616 C/T SNP contained TT(91. 1%), CT (8. 9%)genotypes and T(95. 6%), C(4. 4%)alleles in Guangxi healthy population. The frequencies of genotype and allele distribution of rs2296616 C/T were not significantly different among genders in Guangxi population(P>0. 05). However, there were significant differences in the genotype and allele frequency of miR-107 gene rs2296616 C/T in Guangxi healthy population compared with those of Europeans, Japanese, Africans, Mexicans and Indians published in HapMap(P<0. 05), no significant difference compared with HapMap-HGB (P > 0. 05). When compared the blood lipid level among two genotypes in rs2296616 C/T, we found that the level of high density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C) with TT genotype was significantly different from that of CT group (P < 0. 05) . Conclusion There are different degrees of variation in the polymorphisms of rs2296616 C / T of miR-107 gene between Guangxi people and other ethnic populations. The polymorphism of rs2296616 C / T locus is related to the level of HDL-C.
4.Effects of Stilbene Glycoside on Okadaic Acid-induced Tau Protein Phosphorylation in NG 108-15 Cells
Junjie TAN ; Wenxue WU ; Yanhua LIAO ; Yanzhao SU ; Zhenzhong LI ; Jian HUANG ; Zhongshi HUANG
China Pharmacy 2019;30(18):2485-2490
OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of stilbene glycosidec (TSG) on okadaic acid (OA)-induced Tau protein phosphorylation in NG108-15 cells, and to investigate the potential anti-Alzheimer’s disease (AD) mechanism of this compound. METHODS: AD model of NG108-15 cells was induced by OA. The survival rate of NG108-15 cells was observed by MTT assay after pretreated with low-dose, medium-dose and high-dose of TSG (50, 100, 200 μmol/L). The apoptosis of NG108-15 cells was detected by AO/EB double fluorescence staining. The protein and mRNA expression of CDK5 and GSK3β, and the protein expression of Tau and p-Tau were detected by Western blotting assay and RT-PCR. The distribution of CDK5, GSK3β and Tau protein were detected by immunofluorescence. RESULTS: The normal morphology of NG108-15 cells was observed in normal control group, but CDK5, GSK3β and Tau protein were not found or few was found. Contracted or globular early apoptotic cells were observed in model gorup; the distribution of CDK5, GSK3β and Tau protein was increased, while survival rate of the cells was decreased; protein and mRNA expression of CDK5 and GSK3β as well as ratio of the relative expression of p-Tau to that of Tau (p-Tau/Tau) were all increased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01). After pretreatment of TSG, the distribution of early apoptotic cells as well as CDK5, GSK3β and Tau protein were all decreased to some extent in administration groups, while survival rates of the cells were increased significantly. Protein expression of CDK5 and p-Tau/Tau in medium-dose group and high-dose group as well as mRNA expression of CDK5, protein and mRNA expression of GSK3β in administration group were decreased significantly (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: TSG can protect against AD model cells, the effects of which may be associated with improving survival rate of the cells, down-regulating the protein expression and gene transcription level of phosphokinase CDK5 and GSK3β, inhibiting Tau protein phosphorylation.
5.Regulatory Effects of Stilbene Glucoside on JNK and PP 2B in APP/PS1/Tau Transgenic Dementia Mice
Wenxue WU ; Yanzhao SU ; Chaoyu LIU ; Junjie TAN ; Zhenzhong LI ; Jian HUANG ; Xiaoying ZHU ; Yanhua LIAO ; Zhongshi HUANG
China Pharmacy 2020;31(19):2339-2345
OBJECTIVE:To study the regulatory effects of stilbene glucosid e(TSG)on c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK)and protein phosphortase 2B(PP2B)in APP/PS1/Tau transgenic dementia (3×Tg-AD)mice,and to explore its potential mechanism of anti-Alzheimer’s disease (AD). METHODS :Totally 45 male 3×Tg-AD mice were randomly divided into model group ,positive control group (huperzine A ,0.15 mg/kg),TSG low-dose ,medium-dose and high-dose groups (0.033,0.1,0.3 g/kg),with 9 mice in each group. Another 9 normal male C 57BL/6J mice were included into normal control group. Administration groups were given relevant medicine intragastrically ,once a day ,for consecutive 60 d. Normal control group and model group were given constant volume of normal saline intragastrically. After medication ,Morris water maze experiment was used to test the spatial learning and memory ability of mice in each group ;Nissl staining was used to observe the changes of Nissl bodies in cerebral cortex and hippocampus ;mRNA and protein expressions of JNK and PP 2B were detected by qRT-PCR and Western blotting assay. RESULTS:Compared with normal control group ,the escape latency was significantly prolonged (P<0.01),the retention time of the original platform quadrant was significantly shortened (P< and the times of crossing the platform was significantly reduced in model group (P<0.01);the number of Nissl bodies in cerebral cortex and hippocampus was significantly 729011126@qq.com reduced,the staining was slight ;the relative expressions of JNK mRNA and protein were significantly increased (P< 0.01),and the relative expressi ons of PP 2B mRNA and protein were significantly decreased (P<0.01). Compared with model group ,the escape latency was significantly shortened in positive control group and TSG groups (P<0.01);the retention time of the original platform quadrant was significantly prolonged (P<0.01);the times of crossing the platform was significantly increased (P<0.01);the number of Nissl bodies in cerebral cortex and hippocampus was increased significantly ,the staining was heavy ;the relative expression of JNK protein was significantly decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),the relative expressions of PP 2B mRNA and protein were significantly increased (P<0.01), while the relative expression of JNK mRNA was significantly decreased in TSG high-dose group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS :TSG can improve the learning and memory ability and neuronal damage of 3 × Tg-AD mice. The mechanism may be related to down-regulating the transcription and expression of protein kinase JNK ,up-regulating the transcription and expression of protein phosphatase PP 2B.
6. Association between the polymorphism and expression level of the family microRNA-181 and susceptibility of ischemic stroke
Ming LEI ; Tan TAN ; Yan-Yun HUANG ; Ye-Sheng WEI
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2022;53(4):470-478
[Abstract] Objective To explore the association between rs16927589, rs77418916, rs8108402 of the family microRNA(miR)-181 polymorphisms and ischemic stroke(IS),and compare the expression of miR-181 genes between control group and IS group, further explore the association between polymorphisms and the expression levels of genes, to provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of IS. Methods SNaPshot technique and DNA sequencing were used to examine the single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP) genotypes of 349 patients of IS and 372 controls, serum lipid level was detected by biochemical analyzer 7600; The expression level of miR-181 genes in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of control group and IS group were detected by ABI7500 Real-time PCR. Results The genotype and allele of rs8108402 were compared between the control group and IS group, and it was found that compared with CC genotype, the risk of IS was significantly increased among people with CT genotype, TT genotype was opposite [CC vs CT:odds ratio(OR)= 1. 56,95% confidence interval(CI),1. 11-2. 18,P= 0. 011;CC vs TT: OR= 0. 25, 95% CI,0. 10-0. 62, P= 0. 003]. However, there were no correlation with IS of rs16927589 and rs77418916 polymorphisms. Stratified analysis of rs8108402 showed that the low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) of IS patients with CC genotype was higher than that of IS patients with CT genotype (P< 0. 05), and the polymorphism of rs8108402 might be correlated with the clinical manifestations of IS. In IS group, the expression of miR-181a, miR-181b, miR-181c were obviously higher than that in control group, the difference was statistically significant (P<0. 05), while the expression of miR-181 d significantly lower than the control group, but the difference was not statistically significant (P>0. 05). Further analysis of rs8108402 polymorphism and gene expression level showed no correlation between rs8108402 polymorphism and gene expression level. Conclusion The CT and TT genotypes at rs8108402 of miR-181c increase the risk of IS, while the CTC haplotype increase the risk of IS. The polymorphism of rs8108402 is correlated with the level of LDL-C. There are significant differences in the expression of miR-181 gene clusters between the normal control group and the IS group, and miR-181 clusters may be potential predictive targets and therapeutic targets of IS.
7.Progress of CD19-targeted therapy for acute B-lymphoblastic leukemia
Xiusong HUANG ; Ke YANG ; Youjiang TAN ; Kaiming CHEN ; Caiwen DUAN
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2024;33(6):373-377
Acute B-lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) is the most common type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Chemotherapy is the main treatment for most patients, but there are serious side effects. CD19 is generally highly expressed in B-lineage malignancies and plays a key role in B cell signal transduction, activation and development. Therefore, it has become one of the effective targets for treatment of B-cell malignancies. At present, a variety of therapies targeting CD19 have been developed, including antibody drug conjugates, monoclonal antibodies, bispecific antibodies and chimeric antigen receptors cell therapies. This paper reviews the clinical trial progress of CD19-targeted therapy for B-ALL.
8. Research progresses on correlation between connexin subcellular distribution and tumorigenesis and development
Xiao-Cheng MO ; Xiao-Ju SHEN ; Xiao-Xiang MO ; Fei YU ; Jing-Chuan HE ; Wei-Dan TAN ; Zhi-Hua DENG ; Zhi-Quan CHEN ; Jie YANG ; Zhi-Hua DENG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2022;38(8):1132-1136
Connexin (Cx), a multigene-encoded transmembrane protein family, forms either gap junctions ( GJ) or hemichannels (HC) to mediate intercellular communication in plasma mem¬brane between adjacent cells or interacts with proteins by its car- boxyl terminal in the cytoplasm to participate in the process of tumor cell proliferation, apoptosis, necrosis, invasion, metasta¬sis, drug resistance and stem cell characteristics.However, mi- slocalization of Cx in cytoplasm or nucleus often occurs in many tumors, and involved in the occurrence and development of tumors.Subcellular localization of Cx is affected by post-transla- tional modifications, including phosphorylation, ubiquitination, and acetylation.In this paper the classification and function of Cx, the relationship between subcellular localization of Cx and tumorigenesis and the regulation of post-translational modifica¬tion on Cx are reviewed in order to provide new ideas for the study of Cx as a potential target for cancer therapy.