1.Tomography Study on Total Flavonoids from Rhizoma Drynariae in Promoting New Bone Formation in Distraction Osteogenesis Rat Model
Ziwei JIANG ; Jingqi ZENG ; Feng HUANG ; Fan WANG ; Yue LI ; Qunsheng HU ; Zhikui ZENG ; Xiang YU ; Haifeng ZHU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;34(3):390-393
Objective To establish a distraction osteogenesis SD rat model for exploring the effect of total flavonoids from Rhizoma Drynariae on the quality of rat bone formation in the process of distraction osteogenesis from the perspective of tomography.Methods Twenty-four rats were randomly divided into experimental group and control group after successful modeling,and were respectively given intragastric administration with total flavonoids from Rhizoma Drynariae(in dose of 77.125 mg/kg) and saline for 8 weeks.Seven days after operation,the tibias of all the rats were given distraction at the speed of 0.2 mm for 20 days.Eight weeks after the operation,X-ray examination for all the rats was performed,and then the rats were killed for obtaining the tibia samples for Micro-CT scanning.The differences of X-ray Lane-Sandhu scores,the bone mineral density and bone mineral content were compared between the two groups.Results The X-ray Lane-Sandhu scores,the bone mineral density and bone mineral contents showed by Micro-CT scanning in the experimental group were higher than those in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05).Conclusion The total flavonoids from Rhizoma Drynariae can improve the quality of bone formation in the process of distraction osteogenesis in rats.
2.Effect of fatty acids from plastrum testudinis on proliferation of rat bone mesenchymal stem cell.
Yue-Hua ZHANG ; He-Ping ZENG ; Dong-Feng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2007;23(6):1029-1032
To investigate the components in Plastrum Testudinis which have effects on the proliferation of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells( bMMSCs), the active parts of plastrum testudinis which can promote proliferation of rat mesenchymal stem cells were extracted by petroleum aether. The activities of inducing the proliferation of bMMSCs were studied by MTT assay and flow cytometry. The chemical components of extraction were analyzed by GC-MS. The results showed that the petroleum aether extraction can obviously promote the proliferation of the stem cells. The main components are long-chain fatty acids, cholesterols and cholest-4-en-3-one, and palmitic acid, stearic acid and cholest-4-en-3-one have effects on proliferation of bMMSCs. In plastrum testudinis, fatty acids can promote the proliferation of bMMSCs but not increase overly. This provide the experiment basis, and offer important reference for Traditional Chinese Medicine that researches stem cells.
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Bone Marrow Cells
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cytology
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Cell Proliferation
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drug effects
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Cells, Cultured
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Fatty Acids
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isolation & purification
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pharmacology
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Materia Medica
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chemistry
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pharmacology
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Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
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cytology
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Rats
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Turtles
3.Preparation of aliginic sodium diester liposome and measurement of its size distribution
Ji-Bo WANG ; Wang YUE ; Yan-Zeng SUN ; Ling-Ling ZHANG ; Guo-Feng LV ;
Chinese Journal of Marine Drugs 2000;0(06):-
Objective Aliginic sodium diester(ASD) liposome was prepared and its aggregation stability was evaluated.Methods ASD liposome was made by reverse phase evaporating method from egg yolk lecithin,compared with blank liposome,the size distributions and mean particle diameters of ASD liposome and blank liposome were measured respectively before and after 40 hours heating under 37℃.Results Under the condition of n(PC)∶n(CHOL) = 1∶1,the mean size diameter of ASD liposome was 4.24?m.The mean size diameter of ASD liposome changed only 0.26?m after cultivation,however,the value of blank liposome was 1.35?m.Conclusion ASD loaded in the liposome enhanced the physical stability of the liposome.
4.The free twin-flap with the first metatarsal dorsal(bottom) artery repair the defects of distal in adjacent two fingers
Qiao HOU ; Zhenshuang YUE ; Guohua REN ; Linru ZENG ; Feng SHEN ; Dang WU ; Li YANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2014;37(4):360-363
Objective To explore the clinical effect that the free twin-flap with the first dorsal (bottom) metatarsa artery repair the defects of distal in adjacent two fingers.Methods The twin-flap from the big toe and the second toe based on a single vascular pedicle of the firstl dorsal (bottom) metatarsa artery was designed in this article.From November 2010 to June 2013,this twin-flap was transferred in 9 patients.In order to solve the problems:the shortage of arterial span,the bone and (or)tendon exposed in the donor site,the thickness skin graft resurfaced in the donor site was not easy to survive,the bare vascular pedicle and the donor site were covered with artificial dermis for 3 weeks.After 3 weeks,cutting skin bridge and removing the thin of artificial dermis,the donor site was resurfaced by thickness skin graft.Results All cases were followed up for 4 to 12 months.All transfering flaps and the thickness skin graft were survival.The colours and texture of the flaps matched the recipient site.2-point discrimination ranged from 8 to 12 mm.Finger flexion and extension was satisfactory.The appearance of the donor site was well-stacked.No case had successive ulces,pain and car.Conclusion The twin-flap from the big toe and the second toe based on a single vascular pedicle of the first dorsal (bottom) metatarsal artery combined with artificial dermis to repair the defects of distal in adjacent two fingers.For one side,this operation can solve he shortage of arterial span and repair the defects of distal in adjacent two fingers at the same time.For another,it can provid a easy method for deal with the donor site and raise the survial rate of the thickness skin graft.Besides,it also is easy and safe,clinical effect is satisfaction.
5.Using free superficial palmar branch of the radial artery flap to repair soft tissue defect of finger pulp
Qiao HOU ; Hongye LI ; Zhenshuang YUE ; Linru ZENG ; Feng SHEN ; Guohua REN ; Yang WANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2014;(6):535-537
Objective To evaluate the surgical technique and the clinical effect of applying free superficial palmar branch of the radial artery flap to repair soft tissue defect of finger pulp.Methods From June,2011 to December,2013,12 cases of soft tissue defect of finger pulp and bone exposed were treated with free superficial palmar branch of the radial artery flap.The flap was designed from the proximal end of palmar wrist and the donor site was sutured directly.The size of the harvested flaps was between 2.5 cm × 1.0 cm and 6.2 cm × 3.8 cm,and the sensation of the flap was reconstructed via median nerve cutaneous branch.Results All transfering flaps survived and all cases were followed up for 4 to 17 months.The donor site got primary healing with a straight car.The appearance and texture of the flaps were satisfactory.2-point discrimination ranged from 6 to 11 mm.The pain sensation,warmth sensation and touch sensation of the flap got better.Conclusion The free superficial palmar branch of the radial artery flap is easy to harvest and anastomose,which is masked and a small incision for the donor site.The appearance and sensation of the flap which has sensory nerve branched for sensory reconstruction is satisfactory.It is an ideal method for the repairment of finger pulp defects.
6.Anti-tumor and apoptotic effects in vitro and in vivo of a traditional Chinese medicine prescription.
Luo FANG ; Zeng WANG ; Wei-Yue KONG ; Jian-Guo FENG ; Sheng-Lin MA ; Neng-Ming LIN
Chinese Medical Journal 2011;124(21):3583-3587
BACKGROUNDZhongfei Mixture (ZM), a traditional Chinese medicine, exploited from the clinical experience, has mainly been used for the treatment of advanced lung cancer since it was produced in 1983. However, little research has been conducted on its anti-tumor mechanism. In this study, we aimed to investigate the anti-tumor and apoptotic effects of ZM in vitro and in vivo.
METHODSThe growth inhibition effect of ZM on A549 cells was evaluated by MTT assay. Morphological observation and clone forming tests were performed to determine the effect of ZM on cell viability. Cell cycle distribution and apoptosis were analyzed by flow cytometry. In addition, the in vivo anti-proliferation activity of ZM was evaluated using mice bearing Lewis lung carcinoma. Further, the apoptosis of cells in tumor tissue was determined by the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL) assay, and the expression of Ki-67 protein in tumor tissues was analyzed by En-Vision immuno-histochemistry staining.
RESULTSZM exerted an obvious inhibitory effect on proliferation of A549 cells. It arrested A549 cells in G(2)-M phase and induced apoptosis. Compared with 3.02% and 5.32% in control group, the percentages of cells arrested in G(2)-M phase were 19.20% and 19.58% in 7.94 mg/ml ZM treated A549 cells at 24 hours and 48 hours. Moreover, the apoptosis rate increased from 0.18% to 18.01% after ZM treatment for 48 hours. ZM also significantly inhibited tumor growth in the tumor-implanted mice. Compared with saline control group, the effects of ZM showed significant tumor growth inhibition (P < 0.05). Furthermore, ZM could down-regulate the expression of Ki-67 in tumor tissue in mice bearing Lewis lung carcinoma.
CONCLUSIONSOur results indicated that ZM has notable anti-tumor effect and the effects of ZM in moderate dose groups were superlative both in vitro and in vivo. The possible mechanism of ZM might be associated with arresting cell cycle in G(2)-M phase as well as down-regulating Ki-67 expression in tumor tissues.
Animals ; Antineoplastic Agents ; therapeutic use ; Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; methods ; Mice ; Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays
7.Recombinant Adenovirus Vector Mediated Expression of HCMV UL49 Gene in Mice
Dan YANG ; Yan-Wei CUI ; Hong-Jian LI ; Yue-Qin LI ; Qi ZHOU ; Zhi-Feng ZENG ; Xin ZHANG ; Guang YANG ; Tian-Hong ZHOU
China Biotechnology 2006;0(01):-
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is extremely species specific and does not replicate in experimental animal tissues.To overcome the problem and establish suitable animal models for studying antiviral strategies,the expression of HCMV UL49 gene was explored in mice.UL49-GFP gene was subcloned into the adenovirus shuttle plasmid pDC316,the products(pDC316-UL49-GFP)were co-transfected with helper plasmid pBHGloxE1,3Cre into HEK293 cell lines by liposome reagent,recombinant adenovirus(Ad-UL49-GFP) was generated and confirmed by PCR and Western blot.Ad-UL49-GFP was propagated in 293 cells and purified.The titer of viral stocks was determined by end-point dilution assay.The purified adenoviruses were delivered into mice via the tail vein injection.Fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western blot experiments were used to examine the tissue distribution and duration of UL49 gene expression.The results showed that the recombinant adenovirus were present in vivo.The expression level in tissues arranged in descending order was liver,spleen,kidney,heart and lung.3 days after injection,the liver,spleen,kidney,heart and lung expressed protein UL49 in high lever and then declined gradually.14 days after injection,UL49 protein expression was disappear in some organs except liver and spleen.In conclusion,transgene animal model carrying UL49 gene was successfully established.Therefore,the system may be suitable for selecting anti-HCMV drugs targeting UL49 gene.
8.Relationship between Placenta Location and Resolution of Second Trimester Placenta Previa
FENG YUN ; LI XUE-YIN ; XIAO JUAN ; LI WEI ; LIU JING ; ZENG XUE ; CHEN XI ; CHEN KAI-YUE ; FAN LEI ; CHEN SU-HUA
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2017;37(3):390-394
This prospective study was conducted to assess the rate of resolution of second trimester placenta previa in women with anterior placenta and posterior placenta,and that in women with and without previous cesarean section.In this study,placenta previa was defined as a placenta lying within 20 mm of the internal cervical os or overlapping it.We recruited 183 women diagnosed with previa between 20+0 weeks and 25+6 weeks.They were grouped according to their placenta location (anterior or posterior) and history of cesarean section.Comparative analysis was performed on demographic data,resolution rate of previa and pregnancy outcomes between anterior group and posterior group,and on those between cesarean section group and non-cesarean section group.Women with an anterior placenta tended to be advanced in parity (P=0.040) and have increased number of dilatation and curettage (P=0.044).The women in cesarean section group were significantly older (P=0.000) and had more parity (P=0.000),gravidity (P=0.000),and dilatation and curettage (P=0.048) than in non-cesarean section group.Resolution ofprevia at delivery occurred in 87.43% women in this study.Women with a posterior placenta had a higher rate of resolution (P=0.030),while history of cesarean section made no difference.Gestational age at resolution was earlier in posterior group (P=0.002) and non-cesarean section group (P=0.008) than in anterior group and cesarean section group correspondingly.Placenta location and prior cesarean section did not influence obstetric outcomes and neonatal outcomes.This study indicates that it is more likely to have subsequent resolution of the previa when the placenta is posteriorly located for women who are diagnosed with placenta previa in the second trimester.
9.Simultaneous determination of 9 major components of dachengqi tang in rat plasma by UPLC-MS/MS.
Feng-Yun SHEN ; Hui-Zhen WEI ; Yong-Bing SUN ; Yue-Sheng WANG ; Shang LV ; Meng GAO ; Lian-Qing ZENG ; Yi RAO
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2014;39(12):2345-2350
The study established a UPLC-MS/MS method that is used for simultaneous determination nine major bioactive compounds of Dachengqi Tang in rat plasma. Using Aglient C18 column (2.1 mm x 50 mm,1.7 microm) was chromatographed, using methanol-5 mmol x L(-1) ammonium formate mobile phase gradient, elution 0.3 mL x min(-1). In the plasma pre-treatment process, not only the method of methanol and acetonitrile protein precipitation was investigated, and different factors extraction solvent, the type of the scroll time, the number and the type of extraction solvent, the extraction volume of the extraction solution of liquid-liquid extraction is investigated. Finally, with ibuprofen as an internal standard, using ethyl acetate liquid-liquid extraction method pretreatment blood, N2 dry reconstituted supernatant after centrifugation UPLC-MS/MS analysis, in electrospray ionization (ESI) negative mode, using multiple reaction monitoring mode for testing. The linear range of emodin, rhein, aloe-emodin, chrysophanol, magnolol, honokiol, hesperidin and hesperitin is 0.33-660, 0.40-792, 0.41-827, 0.34-680, 0.45-907, 0.46-927, 0.43-867, 0.34-683, 0.39-787 microg x L(-1) respectively, good linear relationship; and extraction recovery were greater than 69.39%, days after the day of the RSD is less than 15%. This method can be used to study the rat gastric large bearing gas after Dachengqi Tang, the simultaneous determination of nine components in plasma for its pharmacokinetics and efficacy material base to provide a theoretical basis.
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Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
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methods
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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administration & dosage
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chemistry
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Female
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Male
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Plasma
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chemistry
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Rats
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Rats, Sprague-Dawley
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Tandem Mass Spectrometry
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methods
10.A study of Kaschin-Beck disease perception among residents in Aba Kaschin-Beck disease areas in 2009
Ting, LI ; Xun, ZHANG ; Ying-jun, XIANG ; Xiao-qin, HU ; Juan, LI ; Feng-su, HOU ; Zi-qian, ZENG ; Zhi-yue, LIU ; Ping, YUAN
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2010;29(5):531-535
Objective To find out the perception status of Kaschin-Beck disease(KBD)-related knowledge among residents in Aba KBD areas. Methods In 2009, hierarchical clustering random sampling method was used to select 13 villages as survey points in Aba KBD areas, general demographic characteristics, KBD prevalence and KBD-related knowledge of residents were investigated. Results Of the residents investigated, the understanding rate of KBD-related knowledge was 36.7% (7361/20 080), understanding rate among female [40.2% (4427/11012) ]was high than that of male[32.3%(2934/9084), x2 = 134.80, P < 0.05];50-year group[42.5%(2789/6562] was higher than others;Tibetan [42.8% (6775/15829)] was higher than other nationals;residents in Semi-agricultural and semi-pastoral areas [47.2% (5777/12239)] was higher than people in other areas ;farmer [42.6% (4585/10762) ],people who lost labor ability [42.7% (1487/3482)] and the unemployed [42.8% (941/2199) ] was higher;married people[41.6%(6067/14584)] was higher;KBD patients[47.6%(4585/9632)] was higher[x2 = 92.41,148.04,578.56,116.35,36.96,371.29 respectively, all P < 0.05]. Sixty three point nine persent (978/1530) acquired KBD knowledge through explaination by medical and health personnel. Conclusions The current situation of perception of KBD-related knowledge among residents in Aba KBD areas is not optimistic. Understanding rate among residents with different demographic characteristics is significantly different. Targeted health education strategies and measures should be developed among different population groups.