With the development of molecular pharmacognosy, the advantages of DNA molecular markers in the identification of original plants of Chinese medicinal materials are becoming increasingly significant. To compensate for the limitations of existing markers in the quality supervision of Chinese medicinal materials, our team has independently designed a new molecular marker named DNA signature sequence(DSS). This marker is a nucleotide sequence that only appears in a specific taxonomic unit, with a length of 40 bp and high identification accuracy. This article aims to screen and verify the DSS markers that can accurately identify the original plants of the medicinal materials included in the volume one of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, establish the operating procedure for developing standard nucleotide sequences, and lay a foundation for the widespread application of polymerase chain reaction in the quality supervision of traditional Chinese medicine. Firstly, the Chloroplast Genome Information Resource(CGIR) was searched for the chloroplast genome sequences of the test samples, species of the same genus, and common background species. IdenDSS was used to obtain the DSS tags and specific identification primers of the tested species. After DNA extraction, PCR amplification, sequencing, and sequence alignments, a total of 203 DSS markers of Chinese medicinal materials were obtained for validation. The above sequences were uploaded to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Molecular Identification Platform(www.herbsdna.com), and a standard DSS library was established for identifying the original plants of medicinal materials, serving as an important tool for quality supervision of Chinese materia medica. On this basis, an operating procedure for DSS development is formed, laying a foundation for further DSS screening and application based on more diverse genome sequences.
Plants, Medicinal/classification* ; DNA, Plant/genetics* ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; Pharmacopoeias as Topic ; Genetic Markers ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional

Humans ; Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement ; Aortic Valve/surgery* ; Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation ; Aortic Valve Stenosis/surgery* ; Treatment Outcome ; Heart Valve Prosthesis

Objective: To screen the specific reverse primers of Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum,duck gizzard membrane and goose gizzard membrane,and establish a specific PCR for molecular identifying Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum and its common adulterants. Method: Based on the mutation sites on the 12S rRNA sequence,specific polymerase Chain reaction(PCR) identify primers were designed for chicken,duck and goose gizzard membrane. The specific PCR reaction conditions were optimized,and the PCR identification method was explored and verified in terms of tolerance and feasibility. Thirty batches of Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum decoction pieces extracted from the test were identified. Result: Thirty batches of Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum decoction pieces were detected using chicken-specific primers, 273 bp of specific bands was amplified and visualized on the agarose electrophoregram. When duck and goose primers were used,no corresponding amplified band was detected. Conclusion: The allele-specific PCR method can be used as a rapid and accurate method to identify Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum. It is a promise method for special sampling tasks of Chinese herbal medicine and decoction tablets nationwide.

Objective The human glioblastoma (GBM) U87 cell line is employed as a model for studying the heterogeneity of GBM. This study was to examine the phenotypic profiles and genetic backgrounds of different monoclonal cells derived from the human GBM U87 cell line and explore the molecular mechanisms underlying the phenotypic difference. Methods Using the finite dilution method labeled with 5(6)-carboxyfluorescein diacetate N-hydroxy succinimidyl ester (CFSE), we constructed the monoclonal cell lines CF5 and G11 with typical morphological characteristics derived from the human GBM U87 cell line and identified them by short tandem repeat (STR). We detected the proliferation of the cells by CCK8 assay, EdU incorporation and colony-formation assay, their self-renewal capability by tumor sphere formation assay, their adhesion ability by immunofluorescence and CCK8 adhesion assay, their invasion ability with a 3D culture model, and their sensitivity to chemotherapeutic agents by Annexin V/PI double-staining flow cytometry. We performed transcriptome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis on the genetic profiles and determined the mRNA expressions of the representative differential genes in the enriched pathway by real-time quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR). Results The CF5 and G11 monoclonal cell lines morphologically typical of U87 were successfully constructed, the former small, short and thick, while the latter big, long and thin. Compared with the U87 and G11 cell lines, the CF5 cells showed a significantly higher proliferation ability (P < 0.01), though higher in the U87 than in the G11 cell line, a higher proportion of EdU-positive cells (0.35 ± 0.03 and 0.44 ± 0.03 vs 0.54 ± 0.05, P < 0.01), though higher in the U87 than in the G11 cell line, and a higher tumor-sphere formation ability (P < 0.01), though higher in the U87 than in the G11 cell line. In comparison with the U87 and CF5 cell lines, the G11 cells exhibited remarkably higher abilities of adhesion (P < 0.01) and invasion (P < 0.05), though both higher in the U87 than in the CF5 group. Totally, 159 genes were down-regulated and 303 up-regulated in the CF5 cells compared with those in the U87 and G11 cells, while 281 were down-regulated and 116 up-regulated in the G11 cells compared with those in the CF5 and U87 cells. The CF5 and G11 cells manifested the highest enrichment in the extracellular matrix-associated pathways, which were shown to be closely associated with the invasiveness and drug-resistance of the tumor. Conclusion We successfully constructed human GBM U87-derived monoclonal cell lines CF5 and G11 with different morphological features, phenotypic profiles and genetic backgrounds, which has paved the ground for further studies of the heterogeneity of GBM.

·AIM: To investigate the effect of phacoemulsification intraocular lens implantation combined with trabeculectomy on ocular surface in the treatment of glaucoma and cataract. ·METHODS: Totally 45 cases of patients with glaucoma and cataract in our hospital from February 2016 to February 2017 were enrolled. All the patients had unilateral disease,and the medical records of the patients were analyzed retrospectively. The sicked eyes were set as the observation group and contralateral eyes were set as the control group. The dry eye score, break-up time (BUT), corneal fluorescein staining score (FL), tear secretion test (S I t) and conjunctival epithelium goblet cell density(CIC) was compared between two groups before operation and at 1wk,1 and 3mo after operation. · RESULTS: The preoperative dry eye score of the observation group had no significant difference with that of the control group (P > 0. 05). At 1wk, 1mo after operation,data of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group and before operation, with statistical significance (P < 0. 05), no significant difference was shown at postoperative 3mo (P>0.05). Preoperative BUT of the observation group had no significant difference with that of the control group(P>0.05); at 1 wk,1 and 3mo after operation, data of the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group and before operation, with statistical significance (P<0.05). The preoperative FL score of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group, while the postoperative FL score of the observation group at 1wk,1 and 3mo had sharp difference with that before operation(P<0.05),all were significantly higher than that of the control group,there was statistical significance(P<0.05). There was no significant difference in S I t score between the observation group and the control group preoperatively ( P > 0. 05), and the postoperative S I t scores of the observation group at 1wk,1 and 3mo postoperatively was evidently lower than that of the control group and before operation (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in CIC density between the two groups preoperatively. While the postoperative data of the observation group at 1wk, 1 and 3mo postoperatively was significantly lower than that of the control group and before operation,with statistical points (P<0.05). · CONCLUSION: Phacoemulsification intraocular lens implantation combined with trabeculectomy for treatment of glaucoma and cataract can aggravate dry eye symptoms, as well as reduce tear film stability and tear secretion,impair conjunctival epithelium goblet cell.

Child, Preschool ; Histiocytic Sarcoma ; pathology ; therapy ; Humans ; Lymphatic Metastasis ; Male

OBJECTIVETo understand the prevalence, consequences and risk factors of falls among urban community-dwelling elderly in Beijing.

METHODSA cross-sectional study was conducted in Longtan Community, Beijing. A total of 1512 individuals aged 60 years or over were selected by stratified cluster sampling. Data regarding the frequency of falls in the previous year, as well as circumstances, consequence and related factors of falls were collected from the elderly through face-to-face interviews with questionnaires in their home.

RESULTSThe prevalence of falls was 18.0% on the average among 1512 participants, higher in women (20.1%) than in men (14.9%) (P = 0.006), and increased with age (chi2(for trend) = 10.37, P = 0.001). The total rate of falls-induced injuries among the fallers was 37.7%. Falls usually resulted in soft-tissues bruises (58.7%), fear of repeated episodes of falls (58.8%), loss of independence and confidence in movement (35.7%) and even in hip fracture. In addition to the burden of medical care, falls also generated a big economic burden. Occurrence of falls was significantly associated with both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The related factors of falls in the elderly included age > or = 60-70 years, femininity, less physical activities, fear of future falls, living alone, severely impaired vision, health problem-impacted activities of daily living, chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, postural hypotension, stroke sequela, cataract, arthritis, dementia and depression), medications (psychoactive, anti-diabetic), gait imbalance, high bed and faintly-lighted stairway.

CONCLUSIONThe prevalence of falls among urban community-dwelling elderly in Beijing is closely associated with significant associated with intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Efforts to prevent falls in the elderly should be made at community level.

Accidental Falls ; prevention & control ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; China ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Prevalence ; Risk Factors