1.Identification and Expression Analysis of AP2/ERF Family in Stress Responses of Pinellia ternata Based on Transcriptome Data
Jinrong YANG ; Wanning CUI ; Yu ZHANG ; Chen BO ; Qiujie CHAO ; Yanfang ZHU ; Yongbo DUAN ; Tao XUE ; Aimin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(5):176-184
ObjectiveTo identify the functions of the AP2/ERF family members in Pinellia ternata and promote the genetic improvement of P. ternata varieties. MethodWe identified and conducted a systematic bioinformatics analysis of the AP2/ERF family member genes in P. ternata based on the three generations of transcriptome data. Real-time polymerase Chain reaction (Real-time) PCR was employed to determine the expression pattern of AP2/ERF genes in different tissues and under different stress conditions. ResultA total of eight full-length AP2/ERF family members were identified from the transcriptome data, which were classified into three sub-gene families: AP2, ERF, and DREB. The deduced AP2/ERF proteins in P. ternata had the length of 251-512 aa, the theoretical pI of 5.29-11.72, the instability index of 45.90-82.41, subcellular localization in the nucleus, and conserved domains and motifs. AP2/ERF genes were expressed in different tissues of P. ternata, with high expression levels in the leaf. The stress response experiments showed that PtERF1 mainly responded to NaCl stress. The expression of PtERF2 and PtERF4 was significantly up-regulated under low temperature and polyethylene glycol (PEG)-simulated stress. PtERF3 responded to both low temperature and NaCl stress. The expression of PtERF5 was induced by high temperature, low temperature, NaCl and PEG stress. The expression of PtERF7 was up-regulated under high temperature, while that of PtERF8 under low temperature. ConclusionThe AP2/ERF genes in P. ternata can respond to stress and have the potential functions of regulating photosynthesis and improving root stress resistance.
2.Long-term outcomes and influencing factors of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in children
Yueling ZHU ; Xue HE ; Jianbing WANG ; Binbin YANG ; Wei LI ; Fang WU ; Aimin LIU ; Haidong FU ; Jianhua MAO
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2023;39(6):473-478
Pediatric idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) is characterized by massive albuminuria, hypoproteinemia, edema and hyperlipidemia, with a long course and high probability of relapse and prolongation. Long-term complications caused by long-term usage of hormones and immunosuppressants in children with INS seriously affect their physical and mental health and quality of life. Most children with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome can be cured before adulthood, while some of them relapse in adulthood. Long-term prognosis of children with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome is poor. There have been few studies in China followed the long-term outcomes and its related factors of children with INS over 10 years. The paper reviewed the literatures on the long-term outcomes of children with INS, including renal survival, growth, mental health, learning and work, marriage and fertility, disease recurrence and long-term related complications, to explore the factors related to the poor long-term outcomes of children with INS and to assist in clinical decision-making and follow-up management.
3.Study on Quality Standard Improvement of Rhizoma Begoniae from Guizhou
Liqin LIU ; Xiao PENG ; Xue MA ; Yongjun LI ; Chunhua LIU ; Jie PAN ; Yonglin WANG ; Aimin WANG
China Pharmacy 2020;31(12):1458-1451
OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for improving the quality standard of Rhizoma Bego niae from Guizhou . METHODS:Five batches of Rhizoma Begoniae from Guizhou were collected ,and the microscopic characteri stics of the Rhizoma Begoniae powder were observed. According to the corresponding methods in 2015 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia (part Ⅳ), potent adenosine 50-triphosphate competitive phosphati - dylinositol-3-kinase/mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitors:discovery of compound 26(PKI-587),a highly effi cacious dual inhibitor Morpholine as a privileged structure :a review on the me - dicinal chemistry and pharmacological activity of morpho - line containing bioactive molecules[J]. Med Res Rev , qq.com 2019. DOI :10.1002/med.21634. qualitative identification of Rhizoma Begoniae was conducted by TLC ,and the contents of moisture ,total ash and water-soluble extract in Rhizoma Begoniae were determined. The contents of rutin were determined by HPLC. RESULTS :The powder of Rhizoma Begoniae medicinal materials was brown ,stone cells were square ,polygonal-like or irregular. There were many starch grains and few complex grains. The conduit ,calcium oxalate square crystal/cluster crystal were visible. The same fluorescence spots were found in the same location of TLC atlas of Rhizoma Begoniae control herb. The moisture ,total ash ,water-soluble extract contents were 10.15%-11.41%,8.70%-12.59% and 16.91%-19.58%,respectively. The linear range of rutin were 18.47-147.8 μg/mL (r=0.999 8);RSDs of reproducibility ,intermediate precision and stability tests (8 h)were all lower than 3.0%;the average recoveries were 99.39%-100.29%(RSDs were 0.23%-2.59%,n=3);the contents of rutin in 5 batches of Rhizoma Begoniae were 0.102%-0.198%. CONCLUSIONS :The contents of moisture and total ash shall not exceed 13.0% and 14.0% respectively, and the contents of water-soluble extract and rutin shall not be less than 15.0% and 0.080%. The quality standard established in this study can be used for the quality control of Rhizoma Begoniae from Guizhou.
4.Study on Metabolism of Miao Medicine Laportea bulbifera Extract in Isolated Human Intestinal Flora
Cun XUE ; Dan WU ; Zipeng GONG ; Siying CHEN ; Juan TANG ; Yueting LI ; Aimin WANG ; Yongjun LI ; Yanyu LAN ; Yonglin WANG
China Pharmacy 2020;31(14):1683-1690
OBJECTIVE:To explore the metabolic charact eristics of Miao medicine Laportea bulbifera extract in isolated human intestinal flora. METHODS :L. bulbifera was extracted with 70% ethanol reflux extraction. After concentration,extraction with n-butanol and drying ,L. bulbifera extract was obtained. Taking 0.05 g/mL L. bulbifera extract 1 mL mixed with isolated human intestinal flora fluid 10 mL and cultured for 36 h in anaerobic environment (setting up blank control without drugs or human intestinal bacterial solution ),so as to simulate the metabolic process of the extract in human intestine. The metabolites were detected by UPLC-Q-TOF/MS. The determination was performed on Agilent Eclipse Plus C 18 RRHD column with mobile phase consisted of 0.01% formic acid water solution- 0.01% formic acid acetonitrile solution (gradient eluetion )at the flow rate of 0.25 mL/min. The column temperature was set at 40 ℃,and the sample size was 1 µL. ESI detection was adopted and scanned by negative ion mode (ESI-);the capillary voltage was 4.5 kV,the ion source temperature was 120 ℃,the collision energy was 15-32 V,and the scanning range was m/z 50-1 000. The “Strip”module of MassLynx V 4.1 software was used to analyze the differential chromatograms between the reaction solution and the blank control of L. bulbifera extract. Mass spectrum data and UNIFI so ftware were used to predict relative molecular weight and formula ;based on the information of substance control and related literature reports , the structure and biotransformation pathway of L. bulbifera metabolites in isolated human intestinal flora were predicted and analyzed. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS : A total of 3 prototype : products(rutin,quercetin,kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside)and 22metabolites (mainly the metabolites of quercetin ,mono- caffeoylquinic acid ,isoquercitrin,etc.) were detected after metabolized in isolated human intestinal flora. Itsbiotransformation pathway is phase Ⅰ reaction,which mainly consisted of reduction ,oxidation and hydrolysis.
5.Renal depth measured by CT optimize the glomerular filtration rate using the Gates method in living donor kidney transplantation
Yan LIU ; Aomei ZHAO ; Xueni LU ; Qi WANG ; Lulu YANG ; Yuemin ZHANG ; Aimin YANG ; Puxun TIAN ; Jianjun XUE
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2019;40(4):195-199
Objective To evaluate the significance of kidney depth obtained by computed tomography (CT) in measuring glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by Gates method in living kidney transplant donors.Methods Individual kidney depth was compared among the estimates of Tφnnesen,Taylor and Li Qian formulas and CT measurements in 167 living-related kidney transplant donors respectively.While maintaining the active region of interest of kidney and background unchanged in 137 99mTe-DTPA renal dynamic imaging cases,GFR was measured by Gates' method and individual kidney compared among the estimates of Tφnnesen,Taylor and Li Qian formulas and CT measurements.Results Left/right kidney depth obtained by CT,Tφnnesen,Taylor and Li Qian formula was 6.82 ± 0.96/7.02 ± 1.00,5.67 ± 0.58/5.71 ± 0.59,6.43 ± 0.77/6.81 ± 0.72 and 7.03 ± 0.76/7.06 ± 0.70 cm;GFR 45.44 ± 9.04/46.61 ± 9.06,37.54 ± 6.34/37.37 ± 6.02,43.39 ± 7.59/44.62 ± 6.94 and 46.99 ± 8.04/46.70 ± 7.30 ml/min respectively.Individual kidney depth and GFR calculated by Taylor and Li Qian were higher than those of Tφnnesen formula (P<0.01).Individual kidney depth and GFR calculated by CT were higher than those of Tφnnesen and Taylor formulas (P<0.01).Left kidney depth and GFR calculated by Li Qian formula were higher than those of CT measurements (P<0.01).And no significant difference existed in right kidney(P>0.05).Conclusions Kidney depth measured by CT improves the accuracy of kidney depth estimated by Gates method and optimizes GFR in living donors for renal transplant.
6.Effects of Abiotic Elicitors MeJA and SA on Alkaloids Accumulation and Related Enzymes Metabolism inPinellia ternata Suspension Cell Cultures
Yongbo DUAN ; Fang LU ; Tingting CUI ; Fenglan ZHAO ; Jingtong TENG ; Wei SHENG ; Aimin ZHANG ; Jianping XUE
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;24(1):87-90
Objective To study the effects of abiotic elicitors methyl jasmonate (MeJA) and salicylic acid (SA) on the alkaloids accumulation and related enzymes metabolism inPinellia ternata suspension cell cultures. Methods Using the leaf petioles-derived suspension cell cultures as the study object, the culture duration, concentrations of MeJA and SA were determined to get the optimal alkaloids accumulation, and the activities of metabolic enzymes IMP dehydrogenase and sAMP synthase were also measured.Results A 9-fold of dried biomass and a 3-fold of alkaloids accumulation were observed inP. ternata suspension cell cultures after culture for 21 d. Both MeJA and SA could significantly promote the accumulation of alkaloids inP. ternata suspension cells. 150 μmol/L MeJA enhanced alkaloids content (4.7 mg/gDW) by 3.6 folds in comparison with control group, whereas 50 μmol/L SA showed a 2.5-fold increase. Meanwhile, 100 μmol/L MeJA and 50 μmol/L SA promoted the increase in IMP dehydrogenase activity by 3.0 and 3.7 fold respectively, and 150 μmol/L MeJA and 100 μmol/L SA showed the increase by 2.6 and 4.4 fold respectively.Conclusion Proper adding exogenous MeJA and SA can promote the accumulation of alkaloids inPinellia ternata suspension cell cultures.
7.Clinical research of transgastric approach transluminal endoscopic surgery in diagnosing unexplained ascites
Jing TANG ; Dan YANG ; Tao WU ; Wenyong SHEN ; Danping LU ; Sha WEI ; Yan XUE ; Meihua YANG ; Aimin LIU
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(12):1619-1620,1623
Objective To explore the clinical value of transgastric natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery(NOTES)in diagnosing unexplained ascites.Methods The clinical data in 12 cases of unexplained ascites diagnosed by adopting transgastric approach NOTES and performed abdominal exploration and peritoneal biopsy in our hospital from November 2015 to July 2016 were retrospectively analyzed.The operative risk and clinical application value were evaluated by statistically analyzing the postoperative complications occurrence and the diagnosis rate of disease.Results The definite diagnosis rate reached 100% verified by pathology after abdominal exploration and peritoneal biopsy,in which 8 cases(66.7%)were tuberculous peritonitis,2 cases(16.7%)were liver cirrhosis,1 case(8.3%)was peritoneal mesothelioma,1 cases(8.3%)was peritoneal metastatic carcinoma;2 cases appeared abdominal pain after operation,including 1 case of neutrophil ratio increase,symptoms and persistent time of abnormal laboratory indexes did not exceed 24 h,the incidence rate was 8.3%;no complications of abdominal cavity infection,incision bleeding and puncture site fistula occurred.Conclusion The transgastric NOTES for conducting abdominal exploration and peritoneal biopsy in the diagnosis of unexplained ascites has the advantages of small trauma,less complications and rapid postoperative recovery,possesses an important clinical application value.
8.Treatment for Post-polio Syndrome (review)
Yuming WANG ; Huiming GONG ; Junyi ZHANG ; Aimin ZHANG ; Qing SUN ; Xue BAI ; Jiali QIAO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2017;23(5):510-513
There is no specific treatment for post-polio syndrome. The common applied therapies include mediciation, exercise, cogni-tive behavioural therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, assistive technology, psychological and social factors adjustment, interdisciplinary comprehensive rehabilitation, and so on.
9.Different diagnostic efficacy of solitary pulmonary nodules in 99 Tcm-MIBI SPECT/CT varient background selected
Xi JIA ; Jianjun XUE ; Rui GAO ; Xueni LU ; Yuanbo WANG ; Aimin YANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2016;37(4):582-585
Objective To assess the diagnostic accuracy of solitary pulmonary nodules while selecting different backgrounds in 99 Tcm‐MIBI SPECT/CT examination .Methods Totally 38 suspected solitary pulmonary nodules (SPN) were analyzed retrospectively .The lesions were divided into malignant group and benign group according to the pathological findings . We selected two different backgrounds , contralateral lung field ( DL ) and the contralateral soft tissue (NST) .The maximum counts and the mean counts of lesion to non‐lesion ratio (L/N) were calculated to evaluate diagnostic efficacy using ROC curve . The relationship between lesion size , pathological grading and L/N ratio was analyzed by Spearman correlation analysis . Results With DL and NST as the backgrounds ,the maximum counts and the mean counts of L/N between benign and malignant groups both differed significantly (all P<0 .05) .ROC curve analysis showed as follows :With DL and NST as the backgrounds ,the area under the curve (AUC) of L/DL‐MAX ,L/DL‐MEAN ,L/NST‐MAX ,and L/NST‐MEAN was 0 .73 ,0 .78 ,0 .80 and 0 .86 ,respectively .By pairwise comparison ,there was no significant difference (all P>0 .05) .The size and pathological grading of SPN did not affect 99 Tcm‐MIBI accumulation in the SPN (all P>0 .05) .Conclusion DL and NST both can be used as the background in diagnosis of pulmonary nodules on 99 Tcm‐MIBI SPECT/CT examination .The mean counts of the contralateral tissue used as the background can provide a stable result and a high diagnostic accuracy to assess the SPN .
10.Epidemiological survey of Campylobacter infection associated with acute bacterial infectious children diarrhea in Shanghai
Leiyan HE ; Chuanqing WANG ; Aimin WANG ; Jianchang XUE ; Jianming SONG ; Pan FU ; Xuebin XU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2014;(10):743-747
Objective To assess the prevalence of Campylobacter in the children with acute bacterial diarrhea in Shanghai.Methods Epidemiological survey.Totally 6 641 children with acute bacterial infectious diarrhea from outpatients and inpatients in Children′s Hospital of Fudan University were submitted to the investigation during January 2011 to December 2012.The Campylobacter was isolated from stool samples collected from subjects in micro aerobic environment and identified by both multi-PCR and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time-of-flight mass spectrometry ( MALDI-TOF MS ) .Antimicrobial susceptibility tests were assayed by disk-diffusion method according to EUCAST standard.The isolates molecular typing was done by PFGE.SPSS16.0 was used to analyze the results.Results A total number of 6 641 subjects were enrolled, among them, 305 patients were infected with Campylobacter.The prevalence rate was 4.6%(305/6 641).Among the infected patients, 240 patients were infected with Campylobacter jejuni and 65 patients were infected with Campylobacter coli, the infectious rates of these two pathogenic bacteria were 3.6%and 1.0%, respectively.The peak infectious rate in patients older than 1 year of age was 6.2%(209/3 385) which was higher than that in children under 1 year of age (2.9%, 96/3 256),χ2 =35.98,P<0.001.The infectious rate in winter and spring (6.8%, 138/2 040) was higher than that in the other seasons ( 3.6%, 167/4 601 ) ,χ2 =28.59, P <0.001.Antimicrobial susceptibility test results showed that 91.5%( 279/305 ) isolates were resistant to ciprofloxacin and 11.8%( 36/305 ) isolates were resistant to erythromycin.A total of 9 genotypes of Campylobacter were found by PFGE cluster analysis.The similarity were ranged from 65.1%-100.0%for type A, 67.6%-100.0%for type B, 61.7%-100.0%for type C, 59.0%-100.0%for type D, 71.4%for type F, 80.0%for type H, 54.4%-90.9%for type I, and only one strain was classified as type E and G.Conclusions Campylobacter is a major pathogenic bacteria associated with acute bacterial infectious diarrhea in children especially in children older than 1 year of age in Shanghai.The prevalent pattern of this pathogen was sporadic and the sharp peak was in winter and spring.The isolates are highly resistant to ciprofloxacin but still sensitive to erythromycin.

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