1.Anti-cancer by baicalein combined with U0126 on human breast cancer in vitro
Hongyuan AN ; Chuannan XIANG ; Xiaolan YU ; Xiaoping TANG ; Yujiao ZHANG ; Jiyi XIA
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2017;33(2):206-211
Objective:To investigate the effects and mechanisms of anti-cancer by bacailein combined with U0126 on human breast cancer in vitro. Methods: The human breast cancer cell line MCF-7 was treated by baicalein,U0126 and baicalein combined with U0126 respectively. CCK8 assay measured cell proliferation of MCF-7;flow cytometry tested the cell cycle and apoptosis of MCF-7;microscopy observed the amount;TUNEL assay evaluated the apoptosis of MCF-7;Western blot detected the protein level of proliferation and apoptosis related protein;scratch assay measured the ability of migration. Results: Human breast cancer cell line MCF-7 was treated by baicalein or U0126 at different concentration for 24 h, CCK8 assay suggested that both of them can dramatically inhibit MCF-7 proliferation in a dose-dependent way (P<0. 05). Compared to the blank and DMSO groups,the human breast cancer cell line MCF-7 was treated with baicalein for 24 h,the cellular rate at G0-G1 phase increased a lot (91%) (P<0. 05),while the cellular rate at S phase reduced dramatically (P<0. 05),cell apoptosis increased dramatically by microscopy and TUNEL assay(P<0. 05),the level of ERK1/2,CyclinD1 and JNK reduced quickly (P<0. 05). Compared to the baicalein group,MCF-7 was treated by baicalein combined with U0126,the cellular rate at S phase decreased remarkably (P<0. 05),apoptosis was much obvious (P<0. 05),the phosphorylation level of ERK1/2 and JNK reduced a lot (P<0. 05),and the proliferation accelerator CyclinD1 highly decreased (P<0. 05);the scratch assay demonstrated that cell migration was dramatically inhibited when MCF-7 was treated by 20 μmol/L baicalein ( P<0. 05 ) . Conclusion:Both of baicalein and U0126 can inhibit the proliferation and migration,induce the apoptosis of human breast cancer cell line MCF-7 through decreasing the level of ERK, JNK and CyclinD1. Baicalein and U0126 can provide some novel avenues to treat breast cancer in clinic.
2.Role of Baicalein combined with U0126 resisting human bladder carcinoma cell in vitro and mechanism research
Lianchun WU ; Jiexiang CHEN ; Xiaolan YU ; Xiaoping TANG ; Xiaoyan WANG ; Yujiao ZHANG ; Jiyi XIA
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2017;33(9):1336-1340
Objective:To investigate the role of Baicalein combined with U0126 resisting human bladder cancer T-24 cells in vitro and mechanism.Methods: T-24 cells were dealt with Baicalein combined with U0126,flow cytometry was used to detect cell cycle and cell apoptosis,microscope to count cell number,TUNEL method to detects cell apoptosis index,and Real time quantitative PCR and Western blot to measure extracellular signal regulating kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2), CyclinD1, GSK-3β and AKT RNA level, protein level of T-24 cells respectively.Effect of Baicalein and U0126 on apoptosis and proliferation of bladder cancer cell was analyzed.Results: Cell apoptosis rate was significantly increased after T-24 cells dealt with various concentrations of Baicalein.Cell proportion of G0/G1 phase was significantly increased,while cell percentage of S phase was obviously decreased and cell count was decreased,after T-24 cells were dealt with Baicalein for 24 h.After T-24 cells were dealt with Baicalein combined with U0126 for 24 h,cell proportion of S phase was evidently decreased.T-24 cells were dealt with Baicalein or U0126 obviously promoted cell apoptosis,which was more obvious with Baicalein combined with U0126.Phosphorylation level of GSK-3β,ERK1/2,and AKT was significantly reduced and expression of ERK1/2 and CyclinD1 mRNA was evidently lower after Baicalein or U0126 or Baicalein combined with U0126,and combined application had more remarkable effect.Conclusion: Baicalein and U0126 can induce apoptosis of T-24 cells,increase cell proportion in G0/G1 phase,reduce cell proportion of S phase,and Baicalein combined with U0126 effect has more remarkable effect.
3.Identification and phylogenetic analysis of Coxsackie-virus B5 that caused an outbreak of viral encephalitis in Henan area
Hongxia MA ; Yujiao MU ; Xingle LI ; Kai KANG ; Xueyong HUANG ; Xiaoyan TANG ; Wei WEI ; Bianli XU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2012;32(7):610-613
Objective To identify the pathogen that caused an outbreak of viral encephalitis in Henan area in 2011.Phylogenic analysis was carried out on Coxsackie-virus B5 (CVB5) which was isolated during this outbreak.Methods Five throat swab,21 stool and 14 cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens were collected from 29 inpatients during this outbreak.Viral isolation and real time RT-PCR were then performed for all specimens.Viral nucleic acid of enterovirus 71 (EV71),coxsackievirus A 16 (CA16) and pan-enterovirus (PE)were detected by real time RT-PCR.Phylogenetic tree based on entire VP1 sequences was constructed among CVB5 isolates from 2 stool and 3 CSF specimens of 5 inpatients and others published data retrieved from GenBank.Results The real time RT-PCR results showed that the PE nucleic acid positive rates of throat swab,stool and CSF specimens were 60.0% (3/5),61.9% (13/21) and 85.7% (12/14) respectively.All of these specimens were negative for EV71 and CA16.The isolation rates of throat swab,stool and CSF specimens were 20.0% (1/5),25.0% (5/21) and 29.0% (4/14),respectively.BLAST with both VP1 and 5′-UTR sequences and molecular typing indicated that CVB5 was the main pathogen.Analysis among the 5 positve isolates based on the complete VP1 sequences showed 97.9%-99.5% homology.Data from homologous comparisons indicated that these isolates had the highest nucleotide acid identity with the Changchun CVB5 CC10/10/Changchun strain (97.1%-98.1%) which caused hand,foot,and mouth disease (HFMD) outbreak in Changchun in 2010,and lower identity (89.0%-89.6% and 91.8%-92.5%) with the COXB5/Henan/2010 and 03001N strain isolated from Pingdingshan,Henan in 2010 and 2012,respectively.Phylogenetic tree in VP1 region showed that isolates of this outbreak belonged to genotype D,the same clade with Changchun strain.Conclusion CVB5 was the major etiological agent correlated with this outbreak.The shift of predominant genotype might serve as one of the causes that associated with this outbreaks.
4.Effect of Core Stability Training on Motor of Upper Limbs after Stroke
Jianshe ZHANG ; Dongmei CHANG ; Junqing WANG ; Yujiao SUN ; Yinxing ZHU ; Yongquan TANG ; Qunqiang WU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(11):1008-1010
Objective To explore the effect of core stability training (CST) on motor of upper limbs after stroke. Methods 60 patients with stroke were divided into observation group (n=30) and control group (n=30). Both groups accepted routine medicine and motor relearning program, and the observation group accepted CST before training. They were assessed with Simple Test for Evaluating Hand Function (STEF), modified Barthel index (MBI), and the Trunk Control Test (TCT) before and 4 weeks after treatment. Results The scores of STEF,MBI, and TCT improved after treatment in both groups (P<0.01), and improved more in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion CST may facilitate the motor recovery of upper limbs after stroke.
5.Interaction of Flightless I with Nup88 and Importin β.
Shengyou LIAO ; Cuihua WANG ; Dong'e TANG ; Jinmei WEI ; Yujiao HE ; Haiting XIONG ; Fengmei XU ; Xuejuan GAO ; Xiaohui LIU ; Langxia LIU
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2015;31(8):1247-1254
High expression of Fightless I (FLII) is associated to multiple tumors. Based on our previous study that FLII might be involved in the nuclear export, we assessed the possible interaction of FLII with the nuclear envelop associating proteins Importin β and Nup88. We first constructed GST-FLII, GST-LRR recombinant plasmids and transformed them into the Rosetta strain to produce GST-FLII, GST-LRR fusion protein. After purification of these proteins, GST-pull down, as well as co-immunoprecipitation, were used to test the interaction of FLII with Importin β and Nup88. FLII interacted with Importin β and Nup88, and FLII LRR domain is responsible for these interactions. Thus, FLII may play a role in nuclear export through interaction with Importin β and Nup88.
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6. Screening of adult Ph-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia by multiplex real-time quantitative PCR
Meizhen XU ; Qiuyun FANG ; Xiaoyuan GONG ; Juan FENG ; Yujiao JIA ; Qinghua LI ; Kaiqi LIU ; Xingli ZHAO ; Kun RU ; Zheng TIAN ; Kejing TANG ; Min WANG ; Jianxiang WANG ; Yingchang MI
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2017;38(11):956-961
Objective:
To investigate the feasibility of multiplex real-time RT-PCR with fluorescent probes in early screening of Ph-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and analyze the clinical feature and prognos.
Method:
A total of 118 adult B-ALL patients diagnosed between October 2010 and March 2016 were enrolled in this study. Multiplex RT-PCR was used to detect the Ph-like ALL related fusion gene and CRLF2 expression in 58 BCR-ABL and MLL rearrangement negative patients. The clinical features, treatment response and prognosis were analyzed in Ph-like fusion gene positive and/or CRLF2 over-expression patients.
Result:
Among 58 patients, 9 patients (9/58, 15.5%) showed Ph-like ALL related fusion genes positive and 10 patients (10/58, 17.2%) showed CRLF2 over-expression. There were statistical differences in age, WBC count, immunophenotypes, cytogenetics and risk stratification among Ph-like fusion gene positive or CRLF2 over-expression patients, Ph+ patients, MLL+ patients and B-other patients. The 2-year overall survival rates were 65%, 47%, 64% and 74% respectively among these four groups (
7.Ameliorative effect of Abeliophyllum distichum Nakai on benign prostatic hyperplasia in vitro and in vivo
Young-Jin CHOI ; Meiqi FAN ; Yujiao TANG ; Sangho MOON ; Seung-Hyun LEE ; Bokyung LEE ; Sung Mun BAE ; Sang Moo LEE ; Eun-Kyung KIM
Nutrition Research and Practice 2022;16(4):419-434
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common prostate disease and one of the most common chronic diseases caused by aging in men. On the other hand, there has been no research on BPH using Abeliophyllum distichum Nakai (A.distichum). Therefore, this study investigated the effects of A. distichum on BPH.MATERIALS/METHODS: A. distichum leaves were extracted with distilled water, 70% ethanol, and 95% hexane as solvents. Subsequently, the inhibitory effects of each A. distichum extract on androgen receptor (AR) signaling were evaluated in vitro. The testosterone-induced BPH model was then used to confirm the efficacy of A. distichum leaves in 70% ethanol extract (ADLE).
RESULTS:
ADLE had the strongest inhibitory effect on AR signaling. A comparison of the activity of ADLE by harvest time showed that the leaves of A. distichum harvested in autumn had a superior inhibitory effect on AR signaling to those harvested at other times. In the BPH rat model, the administration of ADLE reduced the prostate size and prostate epithelial cell thickness significantly and inhibited AR signaling. Subsequently, the administration of ADLE also reduced the expression of growth factors, thereby inactivating the PI3K/AKT pathway.
CONCLUSIONS
An analysis of the efficacy of ADLE to relieve BPH showed that the ethanol extract grown in autumn exhibited the highest inhibitory ability of the androgen-signaling related factors in vitro. ADLE also inhibited the expression of growth factors by inhibiting the expression of the androgen-signaling related factors in vivo. Overall, ADLE is proposed as a functional food that is effective in preventing BPH.
8. Spectrum of somatic mutations and their prognostic significance in adult patients with B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Juan FENG ; Xiaoyuan GONG ; Yujiao JIA ; Kaiqi LIU ; Yan LI ; Xiaobao DONG ; Qiuyun FANG ; Kun RU ; Qinghua LI ; Huijun WANG ; Xingli ZHAO ; Yannan JIA ; Yang SONG ; Zheng TIAN ; Min WANG ; Kejing TANG ; Jianxiang WANG ; Yingchang MI
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2018;39(2):98-104
Objective:
To investigate the spectrum of gene mutations in adult patients with B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), and to analyze the influences of different gene mutations on prognosis.
Methods:
DNA samples from 113 adult B-ALL patients who administered from June 2009 to September 2015 were collected. Target-specific next generation sequencing (NGS) approach was used to analyze the mutations of 112 genes (focused on the specific mutational hotspots) and all putative mutations were compared against multiple databases to calculate the frequency spectrum. The impact of gene mutation on the patients’ overall survival (OS) and recurrence free survival (RFS) was analyzed by the putative mutations through Kaplan-Meier, and Cox regression methods.
Results:
Of the 113 patients, 103 (92.0%) harbored at least one mutation and 29 (25.6%) harbored more than 3 genes mutation. The five most frequently mutated genes in B-ALL are SF1, FAT1, MPL, PTPN11 and NRAS. Gene mutations are different between Ph+ B-ALL and Ph- B-ALL patients. Ph- B-ALL patients with JAK-STAT signal pathway related gene mutation, such as JAK1/JAK2 mutation showed a poor prognosis compared to the patients without mutation (OS: