1.Identification of PLATZ gene family in Camellia sinensis and expression analysis of this gene family under high temperature and drought stresses.
Xiaoshu YI ; Anru ZHENG ; Chengzhe ZHOU ; Caiyun TIAN ; Cheng ZHANG ; Yuqiong GUO ; Xuan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2025;41(7):2897-2912
The plant AT-rich sequence and zinc-binding protein (PLATZ) family is composed of plant-specific zinc finger-like transcription factors, which play important roles in plant growth, development, and stress tolerance. In this study, to gain a better understanding of the PLATZ gene in C. sinensis and elucidate its response under drought and high temperature conditions, the PLATZ gene family of the C. sinensis cultivar 'Tieguanyin' was systematically identified, and a total of 12 CsPLATZ family members were identified. Expasy online and other bioinformatics tools were used to analyze the members of the PLATZ gene family in terms of protein physicochemical properties, phylogenetic relationships, cis-acting elements, gene structures, and intra- and inter-species collinearity. The results of phylogenetic analysis classified the CsPLATZ family members into 2 subfamilies. The conserved domains and gene structures of PLATZ family members within the same subfamily had a high degree of consistency, whereas a certain degree of diversity was observed among the subfamilies. Twelve PLATZ genes were unevenly distributed across 7 chromosomes of C. sinensis and the promoter regions of these genes had multiple cis-acting elements related to hormone and stress responses. The collinearity analysis showed that there were 4 pairs of duplication events in the CsPLATZ gene family, all of which were segmental duplications. Based on this gene family, C. sinensis had a closer evolutionary relationship with A. thaliana than with O. sativa. The transcriptome analysis showed that the expression levels of CsPLATZ family members varied in different tissue samples of C. sinensis. 6 genes (CsPLATZ-1, CsPLATZ-2, CsPLATZ-3, CsPLATZ-4, CsPLATZ-6, and CsPLATZ-8) with high expression in shoots, young leaves, and roots were selected for high temperature and drought stress treatments, and their expression was quantified by qRT-PCR. The results indicated that the six genes might play important roles in the response to drought stress. In addition, CsPLATZ-2 and CsPLATZ-8 might have important functions in the response to high temperature stress. The results of this study will contribute to a better understanding of the biological functions of PLATZ genes and their possible roles in the growth, development, and stress responses of C. sinensis.
Droughts
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Camellia sinensis/physiology*
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Phylogeny
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Gene Expression Regulation, Plant
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Plant Proteins/genetics*
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Stress, Physiological/genetics*
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Multigene Family
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Transcription Factors/genetics*
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Hot Temperature
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Genes, Plant
2. Effects of different administration methods on the pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution of ribavirin in rats
Lu GUO ; Yicen HAN ; Xiaoshu LIU ; Jing ZHANG ; Qin LANG ; Tian ZHONG ; Zhendong ZHONG ; Yi SHI ; Yong YANG ; Yuan BIAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2022;27(1):25-32
AIM: To establish a HPLC-QqQ-MS with multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) method for pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution study of ribavirin by oral and respiratory administration. METHODS: The experiment established a high-sensitivity LC-MS analytical method for the detection of ribavirin, and the linearity, specificity, recovery, accuracy, and precision were investigated. The established methods were used to investigate the pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution of the oral and respiratory administration methods. RESULTS: The concentration of drugs in the blood through respiratory tract administration is higher, and the drug absorption is faster. Respiratory tract administration C
3.Imaging observation of cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury after interventional therapy in acute middle cerebral artery occlusion
Xu YI ; Shusheng JIAO ; Chengchun LIU ; Zhihong ZHANG ; Ya WU ; Xiaoshu LI ; Chunrong LIANG ; Meng ZHANG ; Yanjiang WANG
Chongqing Medicine 2015;44(12):1585-1587,1591
Objective To investigate the imaging changeof cerebral ischemireperfusion injury (CIRI) afteinterventional therapy in acute middle cerebral artery occlusion .Method32 patientwith acute middle cerebral artery occlusion in ouhospital from January 2013 to Novembe2014 were selected .16 casewere performed the recanalization therapy aftearterial thrombolysiand/omechanical thrombectomy(recanalization group) and 16 casewere notreated by thrombolytitherapy (non-recanalization group) .The differenceof brain imaging changes(onse,on 3 ,7 d afteonset) were analyzed and compared between the two group. ResultThe proportion of lateral ventricle compression degree and the shifdegree of brain midline on 3 d afteonsein the reca-nalization group were greatethan those in the non-recanalization group ,the differencebetween the two groupwere statistically significant[0 .50 ± 0 .11 v.0 .58 ± 0 .10 ,0 .57(0 .18 ,0 .83)cm v.0 .22(0 ,0 .57)cm ,P<0 .05] ,while which on 7 d of onsein the recanalization group were lesthan those in the non-recanalization group[0 .80 ± 0 .11 v.0 .55 ± 0 .12 ,0(0 ,0 .13) v.0 .46(0 , 0 .88)cm ,P<0 .055] .Conclusion Although the interventional therapy ian importanmeasure foearly treatmenof ischemistroke ,buiaggravatethe early brain edem,therefore CIRI induced by the interventional therapy should be paid more attention to.
4.The key roles of clinicians in Translational medicine development
Yingping YI ; Jianghua SHAO ; Xiaoshu CHENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2014;27(3):323-324
Clinicians,as the finders of clinical problems,the refiners of scientific questions and the cooperators of basic and clinic research,play key roles in translational medicine.Clinicians' playing an important part in the process will give the promotion of both the development of translational medicine and improvement of the health condition of the people.
5.The clinical application of symmetrical occluder in treating intercristal ventricular septal defect
Meizhen XU ; Laishu LUO ; Yi LI ; Yingzhang CHENG ; Yunde LI ; Yanqing WU ; Qinghua WU ; Xiaoshu CHENG ; Qiang PENG
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2014;(8):663-666
Objective To investigate the interventional treatment strategy for occluding the intercristal ventricular septal defect (VSD) in order to improve the surgical safety and success rate. Methods During the period from January 2012 to December 2013, a total of 31 patients with intercristal VSD were admitted to authors’ hospital to receive interventional catheter occlusion therapy. Preoperative color Doppler ultrasound echocardiography showed that on the short axis view of the aorta the VSD interrupted port was situated at 12:00 - 1:00 o’clock region. Left ventricular and above aortic valve angiography indicated that the VSD location, shape and size, the split vent size on the left ventricle side and its distance from the aortic valve could be correctly measured when the VSD shunt was visualized , which were very helpful in guiding the operator to select the suitable occluder as well as to adjust the release pattern of the occluder. Postoperative imaging findings of the left ventricular and above aortic valve angiography were compared with the preoperative ones. Results Successful occlusion of VSD was obtained in 22 patients , in 13 among them the left ventricular angiography showed that the direction of blood flow beam at the defect hole was from the left ventricle to the right ventricle in an obliquely upward direction. The basal width of the defect on the left ventricle side was (5.12 ± 1.38) mm, and(6 - 10) mm occluder was employed. In the remaining 9 patients the left ventricular angiography showed that the direction of blood flow beam at the defect hole was from the left ventricle to the right ventricle in a direction almost parallel to the aortic valve , and the basal width of the defect on the left ventricle side was (7.18 ± 1.26) mm, and (9 - 12) mm zero-bias occluder was adopted. Interventional occlusion of VSD was unsuccessful in 9 cases as the intercristal hole was rather larger, and two of them had coexisting aortic sinus aneurysm complicated by mid-to-severe degree aortic valve regurgitation. Conclusion Based on the precise analysis of angiographic images by experienced radiologists optimal treatment scheme can be worked out. If conditions permit, symmetrical occluder should be employed so far as possible in order to reduce the degree of operation difficulty and improve the surgical safety and the success rate as well.
6.Correlation of optimal angiographic viewing angles to body and heart types: A quantitative analysis
Yanqing WU ; Meizhen XU ; Yi LI ; Xiaoshu CHENG ; Junbing CHAI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2008;12(4):779-782
BACKGROUND: Coronary angiography is called "the golden standard" for the diagnosis of coronary heart disease (CAD). Foreshortening of vessel segments in angiographic projection images usually caused by the inappropriate projection angles or positions may lead to misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the optimal angiographic views of main coronary artery and its branches in different somatotype or heart type patients and to investigate the specific relationships between the optimal angiographic views and the different somatotypes and heart types with computer-assisted techniques.DESIGN: A controlled observation.SETTING: Department of Cardiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University.PARTICIPANTS: Altogether 1 369 patients were admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University to undergo coronary angiography from January 2001 to December 2006 and recruited for this study. Written informed consents of coronary angiography were obtained from all the patients. The protocol was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of Medical College of Nanchang University.METHODS: All 1 369 inpatients were assigned into 3 groups by body mass index (BMI): fat somatotype group (n =489, BMI: 26-31 kg/m2, transverse heart type), general somatotype group (n =502, BMI: 23-25 kg/m2, general heart type), and thin somatotype group (n =378, BMI: 17-22 kg/m2 vertical heart type). In each group, all arteries including left main coronary artery (LM), proximal segment of the anterior descending coronary artery (LAD), distal-mid segment of LAD, proximal segment of circumflex branch (LCX), distal-mid segment of LCX, proximal-mid and distal segments of right coronary artery (RCA) were properly and carefully analyzed using Compart software, and then we got its optimal angiographic viewing angle. Finally, we arranged these data and induced whether different somatotype group patients have different optimal angiographic viewing angles specifically for some coronary artery or not.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Optimal angiographic viewing angles.RESULTS: All 1369 patients participated in the final analysis. Optimal angiographic viewing angle for LM: left anterior oblique (LAO)(40±5)°/ caudal (CAU)(25±5)° or right left anterior oblique (RAO) 25°/CAU35°. In the fat somatotype group, the angle should be added 10° to its optimal angle, and in the thin somatotype group, the angle should be decreased by 10°, and the differences between the general somatotype group and the fat somatotype group or the thin somatotype group were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). Optimal angiographic viewing angle for proximal segment of LAD: RAO (50±8)°/ cranial (CRA)(23±8)°. In the fat somatotype group, the optimal angle should be added 10°, but in the thin somatotype group, it should be decreased by 10°. The differences between the general somatotype group and the fat somatotype group or the thin somatotype group were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). Optimal angiographic viewing angle for distal-mid segment of LAD: RAO (40±5)°/CRA (45±5)° or LAO (11±5)°/CRA (45±5)°. Optimal angiographic viewing angle for proximal segment of LCX: LAO (45±5)°/CAU (35±5)° or anteroposterior (AP)/CAU36°. Optimal angiographic viewing angle for distal-mid segmental of LCX: LAO (45±5)°/CAU (35±5)° or RAO (6±4)°/CAU (30±5)°. Optimal angiographic viewing angle for proximal-mid segment of RCA: LAO (35±5)°/CAU (14±5)° or LAO (48±5)°/CRA (15±5)°. For the thin or fat somatotype group, the optimal LAO angle should be increased by 15°, the optimal RAO angle should be decreased by10° for fat somatotype group and should be increased by 10° for thin somatotype group, and the differences between the general somatotype group and the fat somatotype group or the thin somatotype group were statistically significantly (P < 0.05). Optimal angiographic viewing angle for distal segment of RCA: LAO (53±5)°/CAU (17±5)°.CONCLUSION: The message can be got clearly about the whole coronary artery and the accuracy percentage of stenosis by changing angiographic viewing angle regularly to its own optimal angle in different somatotype or heart type patients. It's very important for making the choice of diagnosis and therapy

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