1.Optimized expression of the diphtheria toxin mutant CRM197 in Escherichia coli and population analysis of serum antibody levels
Xiao-Li CHEN ; Yi-Xin GU ; Hai-Rui WANG ; Gui-Lan ZHOU ; Xin ZHANG ; Chang LIU ; Jian-Zhong ZHANG ; Zhu-Jun SHAO ; Mao-Jun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2024;40(5):430-434
A prokaryotic expression vector for the mutant diphtheria toxin CRM197 was constructed and expressed in Esch-erichia coli cells.Anti-CRM197 antibody concentrations were detected in serum samples of healthy volunteers.The crm 197 gene was codon-optimized in E.coli and cloned into the plasmid pET28a(+)under optimized expression conditions.CRM197 was purified using Ni-NTA spin columns and ion exchange chromatography,and confirmed by western blot analysis.The puri-fied CRM197 was used to detect specific anti-CRM197 antibody levels in serum samples of different age groups.The results showed that soluble codon-optimized CRM197 was successfully expressed under optimized expression conditions.The purity of CRM197 was more than 95%,as determined with Ni-NTA spin columns and ion exchange chromatography,consistent with the single specific bands obtained by western blot analysis and detection of serum levels of the anti-CRM197 antibody.Collec-tively,these results confirmed that the proposed expression strategy achieved high-yield production of soluble CRM197,al-though high levels in human serum may affect evaluation of immune interactions with glycan-CRM197 conjugates for applica-tion as a diagnostic antigen.The diphtheria mutant toxin CRM197 is used in many conjugate vaccines.The synthetic crm 197 gene with codon optimization in pET28a was transformed into E.coli Origami B(DE3)cells.CRM197 was induced by isopro-pyl β-d-1-thiogalactopyranoside and high level accumulation of soluble CRM197 was purified using Ni-NTA spin columns and ion exchange chromatography.The purity of the final prepara-tion reached 95%.CRM197 was used to detect the concentra-tions of the anti-CRM197 antibody in serum samples of healthy volunteers of different ages.The proposed expression strategy yielded high production of CRM197,which could interfere with evaluations of induced immune interactions by glycan-CRM197 conjugates and prohibit application as a diagnostic antigen.
2.Influence of Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase C677T Polymorphism on High-Dose Methotrexate Toxicity in Pediatric Mature B-cell lymphoma Patients
Jia-Qian XU ; Juan WANG ; Su-Ying LU ; Yan-Peng WU ; Lan-Ying GUO ; Bo-Yun SHI ; Fei-Fei SUN ; Jun-Ting HUANG ; Jia ZHU ; Zi-Jun ZHEN ; Xiao-Fei SUN ; Yi-Zhuo ZHANG
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(6):1733-1737
Objective:To investigate the effect of genetic polymorphism of MTHFR C677T (rs1801133) on methotrexate (MTX) related toxicity in pediatric mature B-cell lymphoma patients. Methods:Fifty-eight intermediate and high risk patients under 18 years of age with mature B-cell lymphoma who received 5 g/m2 MTX (24 h intravenous infusion) in Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center from August 2014 to December 2021 were included,and their toxicity of high-dose MTX (HD-MTX) were monitored and analyzed. Results:Among the 58 pediatric patients,the number of CC,CT,and TT genotypes for MTHFR C677T was 33,19 and 6,respectively. A total of 101 courses of HD-MTX therapy were counted,of which plasma MTX level>0.2 μmol/L at 48 h post-MTX infusion were observed in 35 courses,≤0.2 μmol/L in 66 courses. Inter-group comparison showed that plasma MTX level>0.2 μmol/L at 48 h post-MTX infusion increased the risk of developing oral mucositis (P<0.05). Compared with wild-type (CC genotype),patients in the mutant group (CT+TT genotype) were more likely to develop myelosuppression,manifested as anemia,leucopenia,neutropenia and thrombocytopenia. However,plasma MTX level at 48 h was not associated with MTHFR C677T gene polymorphism. Conclusion:The risk of developing oral mucositis in children with mature B-cell lymphoma is associated with plasma MTX concentration. Polymorphism of MTHFR C677T gene is not related to plasma MTX concentration in children with mature B-cell lymphoma,but is related to grade Ⅲ to Ⅳ hematological toxicity.
3.Research progress on intestinal microecological in chronic kidney disease
Lin ZHU ; Jie NIU ; Lan XIAO ; Lingyun YIN ; Yangyang YU ; Yuqing WANG ; Ping ZHOU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2024;31(8):632-636
Chronic kidney disease(CKD)has a significant impact on global public health and is one of the important factors leading to the rise of incidence rate and mortality of non communicable diseases.Intestinal microecology is involved in many pathophysiological activities,such as immunity and nutrient absorption.With proposal of the concept of intestine-kidney axis in 2002,researchers found that the decline of glomerular filtration rate led to accumulation of uremic toxins in intestine,destroyed the intestinal mucosal barrier,led to the translocation of toxins,activated the systemic oxidative stress response,further promoted the progress of CKD.This article reviewed the function of gut microbiota,intestine-gut kidney axis,and the application of microbial preparations in CKD.
4.A new suberin from roots of Ephedra sinica Stapf
Bo-wen ZHANG ; Meng LI ; Xiao-lan WANG ; Ying YANG ; Shi-qi ZHOU ; Si-qi TAO ; Meng YANG ; Deng-hui ZHU ; Ya-tong XU ; Wei-sheng FENG ; Xiao-ke ZHENG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(3):661-666
Six compounds were isolated from the roots of
5.Potassium dehydroandrographolide succinate regulates the MyD88/CDH13 signaling pathway to enhance vascular injury-induced pathological vascular remodeling.
Qiru GUO ; Jiali LI ; Zheng WANG ; Xiao WU ; Zhong JIN ; Song ZHU ; Hongfei LI ; Delai ZHANG ; Wangming HU ; Huan XU ; Lan YANG ; Liangqin SHI ; Yong WANG
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2024;22(1):62-74
Pathological vascular remodeling is a hallmark of various vascular diseases. Previous research has established the significance of andrographolide in maintaining gastric vascular homeostasis and its pivotal role in modulating endothelial barrier dysfunction, which leads to pathological vascular remodeling. Potassium dehydroandrographolide succinate (PDA), a derivative of andrographolide, has been clinically utilized in the treatment of inflammatory diseases precipitated by viral infections. This study investigates the potential of PDA in regulating pathological vascular remodeling. The effect of PDA on vascular remodeling was assessed through the complete ligation of the carotid artery in C57BL/6 mice. Experimental approaches, including rat aortic primary smooth muscle cell culture, flow cytometry, bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) incorporation assay, Boyden chamber cell migration assay, spheroid sprouting assay, and Matrigel-based tube formation assay, were employed to evaluate the influence of PDA on the proliferation and motility of smooth muscle cells (SMCs). Molecular docking simulations and co-immunoprecipitation assays were conducted to examine protein interactions. The results revealed that PDA exacerbates vascular injury-induced pathological remodeling, as evidenced by enhanced neointima formation. PDA treatment significantly increased the proliferation and migration of SMCs. Further mechanistic studies disclosed that PDA upregulated myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88) expression in SMCs and interacted with T-cadherin (CDH13). This interaction augmented proliferation, migration, and extracellular matrix deposition, culminating in pathological vascular remodeling. Our findings underscore the critical role of PDA in the regulation of pathological vascular remodeling, mediated through the MyD88/CDH13 signaling pathway.
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6.A Case Report of Multidisciplinary Diagnosis and Treatment of a Patient with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and Multi-Organ Involvement
Hua ZHENG ; Yunfei ZHI ; Lujing YING ; Lan ZHU ; Mingliang JI ; Ze LIANG ; Jiangshan WANG ; Haifeng SHI ; Weihong ZHANG ; Mengsu XIAO ; Yushi ZHANG ; Kaifeng XU ; Zhaohui LU ; Yaping LIU ; Ruiyi XU ; Huijuan ZHU ; Li WEN ; Yan ZHANG ; Gang CHEN ; Limeng CHEN
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2024;3(1):79-86
Tuberous sclerosis complex(TSC)is a rare genetic disease that can lead to benign dysplasia in multiple organs such as the skin, brain, eyes, oral cavity, heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, and bones. Its main symptoms include epilepsy, intellectual disabilities, skin depigmentation, and facial angiofibromas, whilst incidence is approximately 1 in 10 000 to 1 in 6000 newborns. This case presents a middle-aged woman who initially manifested with epilepsy and nodular depigmentation. Later, she developed a lower abdominal mass, elevated creatinine, and severe anemia. Based on clinical features and whole exome sequencing, the primary diagnosis was confirmed as TSC. Laboratory and imaging examinations revealed that the lower abdominal mass originated from the uterus. CT-guided biopsy pathology and surgical pathology suggested a combination of leiomyoma and abscess. With the involvement of multiple organs and various complications beyond the main diagnosis, the diagnostic and therapeutic process for this patient highlights the importance of rigorous clinical thinking and multidisciplinary collaboration in the diagnosis and treatment of rare and challenging diseases.
7.Role of problem chain and course ideological and political cases teaching method in enhancing clinical medication ability research
Zhi-Hua QIN ; Long-Xi PENG ; Gao-Shuang LAN ; Xiao-Bin ZHANG ; Jiao-Jiao YANG ; Liang ZHU ; Xi-Long QIU ; Yun-Long CHEN
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(11):1650-1653
Nowadays,with the continuous deepening and development of vocational education teaching reform,medical higher vocational education always takes moral education as the fundamental task.As an independent type of education,vocational education should always deepen the integration of industry and education and the integration of science and education.Through the teaching research of"problem chain+course ideological and political case",this study innovates the coordinated education team of drug nursing curriculum,the collaborative education method and the collaborative education evaluation,and improves the teaching effect.
8.Effects of radiation on pharmacokinetics
Jie ZONG ; Hai-Hui ZHANG ; Gui-Fang DOU ; Zhi-Yun MENG ; Ruo-Lan GU ; Zhuo-Na WU ; Xiao-Xia ZHU ; Xuan HU ; Hui GAN
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(13):1996-2000
Radiation mainly comes from medical radiation,industrial radiation,nuclear waste and atmospheric ultraviolet radiation,etc.,radiation is divided into ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation.Studying the effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation on drug metabolism,understanding the absorption and distribution of drugs in the body after radiation and the speed of elimination under radiation conditions can provide reasonable guidance for clinical medication.This article reviews the effects of radiation on the pharmacokinetics of different drugs,elaborates the changes of different pharmacokinetics under radiation state,and discusses the reasons for the changes.
9.Bioequivalence study of domestic mirabegron sustained release tablets in Chinese healthy subjects
Xiao-Lin DU ; Tian-Mei LIU ; Yi-Jing ZHU ; Xiao LI ; Xiao-Lan YONG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(15):2246-2250
Objective To evaluate the bioequivalence of test and reference mirabegron sustained release tablets under fasting/postprandial conditions.Methods A randomized,open,single dose,four cycle,two sequence,self-crossover trial design was used.32 healthy subjects respectively for fasting and fed study were enrolled,who were randomized to a single oral dose of 50 mg of either reference or test preparation of mirabegron sustained release tablets.The plasma concentration of mirabegron in healthy subjects after oral administration was detected by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry,and Phoenix WinNonlin 8.2 software was used to calculate pharmacokinetic parameters and perform bioequivalence analysis.Results Subjects received a single oral dose of the reference and test formulations of mirabegron.The main pharmacokinetic parameters of mirabegron in the fasting study were asfollows:Cmaxwere(43.91±21.40)and(40.82±24.94)ng·mL-1,AUC0-t were(464.45±149.01)and(452.67±157.63)h·ng·mL-1,AUC0-∞were(501.64±162.39)and(488.70±173.81)h·ng·mL-1.The main pharmacokinetic parameters of mirabegron in the fed study were as follows:Cmax were(16.90±8.94)and(16.90±9.66)ng·mL-1,AUC0-t were(247.09±82.53)and(243.22±78.20)h·ng·mL-1,AUC0-∞ were(269.58±86.52)and(265.66±81.89)h·ng·mL-1.The 90%confidence intervals for the geometric means of Cmax,AUC0-t and AUC0-∞ for reference and test preparations in the fasting and fed groups were in the range of 80.00%to 125.00%.Conclusions The test and reference formulation of mirabegron sustained release tablets were bioeguivalence.
10.Cloning and functional characterization of α 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor molecular chaperone Tmem35a
Zi-han WANG ; Jin-peng YU ; Dong-ting ZHANGSUN ; Xiao-peng ZHU ; Su-lan LUO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(7):1993-2001
Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) belong to ligand-gated ion channel receptors, of which

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