Objective To synthesize a quantum dot (QD) to recognize glioma cells for imaging and photodynamic therapy. Methods By one-pot aqueous approach, near infrared-emitting CdTe was produced. After detection of its physicochemical characterizations, RGD was conjugated. Emission images were observed with confocal microscopy. To test its toxicity, CdTe-RGD with various concentrations was separately added into U251 and 3T3 cells for incubation in dark circulation. To test its photodynamic effect, U251 and 3T3 cells were then irradiated for 5 ~ 60 min using 632.8 nm laser. Results The QD (Φ = 3.75 nm, PL peak wavelength =700 nm, PLQY=20%) achieved was a spherical crystal with excellent monodispersity. Under confocal microscope , U251 cells were visualized but 3T3 cells not. In dark circulation, the survival rates of both U251 and 3T3 cells were above 85%. After laser irradiation, the survival rate of U251 cells decreased to (37 ± 1.6)%with the increasing of irradiation time and CdTe-RGD concentration. Conclusion With good physicochemical characterization and low toxicity, CdTe-RGD could be applied in biomedical imaging and photodynamic therapy of gliomas.

Objective To evaluate the effect of medicial and surgical treatment for juvenile hyperthyroidism.Methods Ortapazole was administ rated separately in drug therapy group for 1.5-2 years.Bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy was done in surgical therapy group.Results In drug therapy group,effective rate was 60 percent in 6 months and 70 percent in one year.Recurrence rate was 40 percent after drug withdrawal in 2 years curative rate was 60 percent.In surgical therapy group,the average stay in hospital was 16 days.There was no nerve injury,parathyroidal hypofunction,thyroid crisis or hypothyroidism complications,with 100 percent curative rate after 2 years′ followup.Postoperative growth and development were normal.Conclusions Surgical treatment may be suitable for those who have no response to drug therapy,with recurrence after drug withdrawal,whose compression symptom was obvious,with moderate and severe hyperthyroidism or those who could not take medicine persistently.Bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy applied in juvenile hyperthyroidism could achieve quick and better recovery,and has no influence on the juvenile growth and development.

Recombinant humanized anti-ricin monoclonal antibody (MIL50) is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody targeting ricin. In this study, an ELISA method was used to establish a method for the determination of MIL50 in macaque serum, and a cross design method was used. Twelve rhesus monkeys were intravenously injected 1 mg·kg^-1 test preparation (MIL50 freeze-died powder injection) and reference preparation (MIL50 liquid preparation) to determine the plasma concentration of MIL50 at different time points, and the pharmacokinetic parameters were analyzed to compare the pharmacokinetic characteristics of MIL50 liquid preparation and freeze-died powder injection in rhesus monkeys. Animal welfare and experimental procedures follow the regulations of the Animal Ethics Committee of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Use of Laboratory Animals and the regulations derived by the Animal Care and Welfare Committee of the Institute of Radiation Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Sciences (IACUC-DWZX-2020-503). The results showed that there was no significant difference between C_max and AUC_0-5d in the two groups. The liquid preparation was the reference preparation, with C_max ratio of 101.6% and AUC_0-5d ratio of 101.9%, the 90% confidence interval of C_max was 79.42%-129.92%, and the 90% confidence interval of AUC_0-5d was 85.72%-121.18%. These results suggested that different dosage forms of MIL50 had certain differences in the changes of blood drug concentration in rhesus monkeys.

To explore the molecular mechanism underlying gastric carcinogenesis and progression by using gene expression profiling array together with bioinformatics. Lentivirus short hairpin RNA targeting STIL(ShSTIL)and scrambled sequence RNA(ShCon)were transduced into the gastric cancer cell line SGC-7901.RNA extraction,complementary DNA synthesis,construction of biotin-labelled amplified RNA probes,and hybridization with gene expression profile were consecutively performed.We collected corresponding data and analyzed differentially expressing genes(DEGs),followed by the analysis of gene ontology(GO)and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes(KEGG)enrichment,transcription factor regulating network,and protein-protein interacting networks. Compared with ShCon,a total of 417 and 87 genes were respectively down-regulated and up-regulated,respectively,in the ShSTIL group(<0.05,fold change>1 or <-1).GO and KEGG enrichment analysis indicated that genes regulated by STIL were localized in cytoplasm,extracellular exosome,Golgi apparatus and various biomembranes,and were implicated in the ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis,P53 signaling pathway,and pathways regulating pluripotency of stem cells.Evaluation on genes enriched in KEGG pathways,regulation of transcription factors,and protein-protein interacting network demonstrated that IGF1R,STUB1,SKP2,and FOXO1 were localized at the centre of the network and played a key role in the development and progression of gastric cancer. Through the protein-protein interactions,STIL may activate E3 ubiquitin ligase STUB1 or SKP2,promote the proteolysis of FOXO1-a transcription factor,regulate the expression of IGF1R,and thus promote gastric carcinogenesis and progression.
Computational Biology ; Gene Expression Profiling ; Gene Ontology ; Humans ; Stomach Neoplasms ; genetics ; Transcriptome

As a widespread phenomenon in living system, molecular self-assembly has become the meeting point of multidisciplinary research including chemistry, biology, materials science and medicine. In recent years, the rapid development in molecular self-assembly of peptide technology is showing a great potential in the application of tissue engineering, drug delivery, bionic medicine, cosmetology field, optical and electronic product development, etc. Especially, the remarkable hemostatic effect of self-assembling peptides (SAP) on organs, nerves and brain wounds successfully promoted its application to the material science and clinical medicine. This review focuses on the hemostatic effects and characteristics of SAP on different bleeding wound models, action mechanism, its benefits and limitations as well as its adrancing trends.
Drug Delivery Systems ; Hemostasis ; Humans ; Peptides ; Tissue Engineering

Adolescent ; Adult ; Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Dermatitis, Atopic ; genetics ; Female ; Genetic Predisposition to Disease ; Humans ; Infant ; Intermediate Filament Proteins ; genetics ; Male ; Mutation ; Young Adult