1.Study on extraction process for Huazhuoqingshen Capsules
Yurong SHAN ; Bin JIN ;
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(10):-
Objective: To optimize the extraction process for Huazhuoqingshen Capsules (Radix Polygoni Multiflori, Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, etc.) Methods: The process was studied by orthogonal design with yield of extract, the content of hesperidin and emodin as the detective markers. Results: The optimum process was that 60% alcohol was used as extracting solution, adding 8 times amount of solution, extracting 3 times (1h each time.) Conclusion: The content of valid was high and its stability was good when the extraction was used. This extraction process was suitable for industrial production.
2.T Cell Factor 4, beta-catenin and SFRP1 Expression of Wnt Signaling Pathway in Colorectal Carcinoma and the Prognosis.
Yurong OU ; Guiying JING ; Juan LIU ; Shan GAO ; Zenong CHENG ; Xiuqin DONG
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2015;32(4):854-861
Abnormal activation of Wnt signaling pathway is closely related to the occurrence of tumor, and T cell factor 4 (Tcf4 ) and beta-catenin are important signal transmission factors of this pathway. The aim of the present study is to explore the significance and correlation between expression of Tcf4, beta-catenin and secreted frizzled related protein 1(SFRP1), suppressor gene of Wnt signaling pathway, in colorectal carcinoma and their correlations to the clinicopathological factors. The expressions of Tcf4, beta-catenin and SFRP1 were performed with immunohistochemistry staining in 97 cases of primary colorectal carcinoma and 40 cases of normal colorectal mucosa tissues. The results showed that the abnormal expression rates of Tcf4 and beta-catenin in colorectal carcinoma were significantly higher than those in the control groups (P<0.01). The positive rate of SFRP1 was significantly lower than those in the control groups (P<0.01). The abnormal expression rates of Tcf4 and beta-catenin were also related to the lymph node metastasis and Dukes stage (P<0.05). A significant correlation was found between the expressions of SFRP1 and Tcf4, beta-catenin (P<0.05). Overexpression of Tcf4 and beta-catenin was related to poor prognosis (P<0.05). But the survival rates of the group with SFRP1 expressions were higher than those in group without SFRP1 expressions (P<0.05). Cox multifactor regression analysis indicated that Dukes stage, expression of beta-catenin and SFRP1 were independent risk factors of colorectal carcinoma (P<0.05). The results suggested that the abnormal expression of Tcf4 and beta-catenin in colorectal cancer may be related to the reduced or absent expression of SFRP1. beta-catenin accumulation in the nuclei formed complexes with Tcf4 is one of the important molecular switch maintaining colorectal malignant phenotype. The combined detection of these indexes may perform an important role in predicting the progression and prognosis of colorectal cancer, and could provide new molecular targets for gene treatment of colorectal cancer.
Carcinoma
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metabolism
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Colorectal Neoplasms
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metabolism
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Disease Progression
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Humans
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Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
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metabolism
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Lymphatic Metastasis
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Membrane Proteins
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metabolism
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Phenotype
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Prognosis
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Risk Factors
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Transcription Factor 7-Like 2 Protein
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metabolism
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Wnt Signaling Pathway
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beta Catenin
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3.Effect of different sources of tolerogenic dendritic cells on root resorption and healing after tooth transplantation in rats
Linhong ZOU ; Linlin ZHANG ; Yurong WANG ; Chuncheng SHAN ; Zhiqiang MING ; Yunjia CHEN ; Wenying LI
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(26):3461-3463,3467
Objective To study the effects of different sources of dendritic cells (DCs) on root resorption and healing after allo-geneic tooth transplantation in rats .Methods The BN rats and Lewis rats were respectively used as the donor and recipient teeth for establishing the animal experimental transplantation models and randomly divided into 4 groups ,20 cases in each group :the syn-geneic transplantation group(A) and the allogeneic transplantation groups(B ,C ,D) .The group A and B were infused with PBS buffer solution 0 .5 mL on 7 d before operation .The group C and D were infused with 1 × 106 donor or recipient tolerogenic DCs on 7 d before operation .5 rats randomly selected from each group were sacrificed for performing the pathological examinations of transplanted teeth at the end of 1 ,2 ,4 and 8 weeks .Results The inflammatory cellular infiltration was most severe in the group B , slightest in the group A and moderate in the group C and D .The root resorption was minimal in the group A ,maximal in the group B and moderate in the group C and D (P<0 .05);the root resorption at 2 ,4 weeks had no statistical difference between the group C and D(P>0 .05) ,but which at 8 weeks in the group D was lower than that in the group C .The periodontal membrane healing points at 8 weeks in the group C and D was less than that in the group A ,but more than that in the group B (P<0 .05);the inflam-matory absorption was highest in the group B(P<0 .05);the alternative absorption was lowest in the group A (P<0 .05) .Conclu-sion The two different sources of tolerogenic DCs all could reduce the rejection reaction of allogeneic tooth transplantation ,reduce the root resorption and promote the healing of periodontal membrane .Recipient tolerogenic DCs could reduce the root resorption in late stage even more .
4.A case of successful treatment of an extremely preterm infant born at 21 weeks and 4 days of gestation
Haifeng ZONG ; Bingchun LIN ; Yingsui HUANG ; Shan JIANG ; Yurong YUAN ; Xiaoyun XIONG ; Zhifeng HUANG ; Chuanzhong YANG
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2024;27(10):860-864
This case report described the sucussful treatment of a male infant born at 21 weeks and 4 days through assisted reproductive technology. After prenatal consultation and with the strong desire of the parents, active resuscitation and treatment were performed. The infant received 52 days of mechanical ventilation and was extubated to non-invasive ventilation at a corrected gestational age of 28 weeks and 6 days. During hospitalization, no vasoactive drugs were used, and necrotizing enterocolitis did not occur. The gastric tube was removed at a corrected gestational age of 37 weeks and 4 days. At a corrected gestational age of 40 weeks, cranial MRI showed no abnormalities. The infant was discharged at a corrected gestational age of 42 weeks after 143 days of treatment, without the need for any respiratory support. Follow-up until a corrected age of 6 months showed good growth and development.
5.Epidemic characteristics of HIV-infected people among Chinese and Burmese in Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, 2000-2023
Renhai TANG ; Yuecheng YANG ; Runhua YE ; Lifen XIANG ; Yurong GONG ; Shijiang YANG ; Qunbo ZHOU ; Xing DUAN ; Song DUAN ; Duo SHAN
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(12):1633-1638
Objective:To analyze the epidemic characteristics and trends of newly reported HIV-infected people among Chinese and Burmese in Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture (Dehong Prefecture) of Yunnan Province, China, from 2000 to 2023, and provide evidence for formμlating AIDS prevention and control measures for the Burmese living in Dehong.Methods:The data were obtained from the Chinese Disease Control and Prevention Information System. The distribution of HIV-infected people with different population characteristics was analyzed, and the Joinpoint regression model was used to analyze the temporal trend of crude detection rate in different genders, ethnicities, and ages.Results:From 2000 to 2023, 24 989 newly HIV infections were reported in Dehong Prefecture, of which 14 594 (58.4%) were Chinese and 10 395 (41.6%) were Burmese. Compared with Chinese, Burmese women (32.9%, 3 416/10 395), those aged 20-29 (40.9%, 4 248/10 395), and Jingpo people (26.7%, 2 773/10 395) accounted for a higher proportion. The new diagnosis rate of Chinese nationals increased from 1.0/10 000 in 2000 to 15.4/10 000 in 2004, and then showed a downward trend, falling to 1.2/10 000 in 2023. Among them, compared with other age groups, Dai and other ethnic groups and women, the new diagnosis rate among 20-49 age group, Jingpo and men were relatively higher, at 1.7/10 000, 2.3/10 000 and 1.3/10 000 respectively. Regarding the method of detection, the Chinese HIV-infected people were mainly detected by key population testing (35.7%), while the Burmese HIV-infected people by key population testing (28.9%) and physical examination for entry-exit personnel (25.3%). The transmission routes of both nationalities were mainly heterosexual transmission, but compared with Chinese HIV-infected persons, the proportion of Burmese infected persons through non-marital non-commercial transmission was relatively higher (66.4% vs. 60.6%). The proportion of Chinese nationals with a first CD4 +T lymphocyte (CD4) counts of <200 cells/μl (28.9%) was higher than that of Burmese nationals (19.8%). Conclusions:The rising trend of HIV infection among Chinese and Burmese people in Dehong Prefecture from 2000 to 2023 slowed down. The new diagnosis rate was higher in the 20-49 age group, Jingpo and men. Compared with Burmese HIV-infected people, the proportion of Chinese HIV-infected people with first CD4 counts <200 cells/μl was relatively higher. Comprehensive interventions should be further carried out for Myanmar nationals, and efforts should be made to expand testing for Chinese nationals.
6.Mechanism of Huashi Baidu Prescription in Treating Influenza Viral Pneumonia Based on Transcriptome
Zhongchao SHAN ; Jianhui SUN ; Jianliang LI ; Zeyue YU ; Liyu HAO ; Yurong DENG ; Hairu HUO ; Hongmei LI ; Luqi HUANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(18):54-61
ObjectiveTo clarify the therapeutic effect of Huashi Baidu prescription on pneumonia in mice caused by influenza A (H1N1) virus and explore its mechanism based on the transcriptome. MethodA mouse influenza viral pneumonia model was built by intranasal infection with influenza A virus, and mice were continuously administered the drug for five days, so as to investigate the general condition, lung index, viral load, pathological morphology of lung tissue, survival time, and prolongation rate of survival time of mice and clarify the therapeutic effect of Huashi Baidu prescription on influenza viral pneumonia. Transcriptome technology was used to detect the differentially expressed genes in the lung tissue of mice in the model group and the normal group, as well as the Huashi Baidu prescription group and the model group, and the potential core target of the Huashi Baidu prescription for the treatment of influenza viral pneumonia was screened. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to verify the effect of Huashi Baidu prescription on the mRNA expression level of core target genes. ResultCompared with the normal group, the lung index and viral load in the lung tissue of the model group were significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the high-dose group of Huashi Baidu prescription significantly prolonged the survival time of mice infected with influenza A virus (P<0.05) and significantly reduced the lung index value of mice (P<0.05) and the viral load of lung tissue. The high-dose, medium-dose, and low-dose groups of Huashi Baidu prescription could significantly reduce lung tissue inflammation, blood stasis, swelling, and other pathological changes in mice (P<0.05, P<0.01). Transcriptome analysis of lung tissue showed that core genes were mainly enriched in the nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway, interleukin-17 (IL-17) signaling pathway, cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, and other pathways after the intervention of Huashi Baidu prescription. TRAF6, NFKBIA, CCL2, CCL7, and CXCL2 were the top five node genes with combined score values. Real-time PCR validation showed that Huashi Baidu prescription significantly downregulated the mRNA expression of key genes TRAF6 and NFKBIA in the NF-κB signaling pathway, as well as chemokines CCL2, CCL7, and CXCL2 (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionHuashi Baidu prescription has a therapeutic effect on influenza viral pneumonia, possibly by inhibiting the expression of key nodes TRAF6 and NFKBIA in the NF-κB signaling pathway and that of chemokines CCL2, CCL7, and CXCL2, reducing the recruitment of inflammatory cells and viral load, and exerting anti-influenza viral pneumonia effects.