1.The value of high-throughput sequencing data reanalysis in identifying ERBB2 amplification in colorectal cancer patients
Min-Na SHEN ; Li ZHANG ; Xin-Ning CHEN ; Fei HUANG ; Chao-Gang BAI ; Li-Meng CHEN ; Hai-Xiang PENG ; Yan ZHOU ; Bei-Li WANG ; Bai-Shen PAN ; Wei GUO
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2024;51(2):166-171
Objective To evaluate the value of high-throughput sequencing(HTS)data reanalysis that does not include ERBB2 copy number variation(CNV)analysis,in identifying ERBB2 amplification in patients with colorectal cancer.Methods The HTS data of 252 cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed by pathological biopsy who received peripheral blood cfDNA HTS detection samples were retrospectively analyzed.According to the HTS data of ERBB2 non-amplified samples judged by immunohistochemistry(IHC)and/or fluorescence in situ hybridization(FISH),the number of chromosome 17(Chr17)reads in the total number of reads was calculated the range of the ratio was initially determined as the threshold for prompting ERBB2 amplification.Suspected positive samples were screened according to thresholds and verified by digital PCR,IHC and FISH.Results The proportion of the number of Chr17 reads accounts for the number of total reads in the 89 cases of ERBB2 non-amplified samples determined by IHC and/or FISH ranged from 0.188 to 0.299(0.239±0.192).Using 0.298(1.25 times the mean)as the threshold indicating ERBB2 amplification,the data of 163 samples were analyzed,of which 7 cases were suspected to be positive,and the ratio ranged from 0.302 to 0.853.Among them,5 cases were determined to be positive by IHC and/or FISH,and 6 cases were confirmed to be positive by digital PCR.The ratio of the number of Chr17 reads to the number of total reads was positively correlated with the ratio of ERBB2/EIF2C1,and the correlation was good(r2=0.909).Conclusion The high-throughput sequencing data that does not cover the ERBB2 CNV analysis has a certain hint value for ERBB2 amplification in patients with colorectal cancer.
2.Development of biological safety protection third-level laboratory based on folding-modular shelters
Si-Qing ZHAO ; Jian-Qiao XIA ; Zhong-Jie SUN ; Kang OUYANG ; Xiao-Jun JIN ; Kang-Li ZHOU ; Wei XIE ; Hai-Yang LI ; Da-Peng JIANG ; Yan-Yan GAO ; Bei SUN
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2024;45(3):41-46
Objective To develop a biological safety protection third-level(BSL-3)laboratory based on folding-modular shelters to solve the problems of the existing laboratories in space and function expansion,large-scale deployment and low-cost transportation.Methods The BSL-3 laboratory was composed of a folding combined shelter module,a ventilation and purification module,a power supply and distribution module,a monitoring and communication module,a control system module and an equipment module.The folding combined shelter module used a leveling base frame as the foundation and a lightweight panel as the enclosure mechanism,and was divided into an auxiliary area and a protection protected area;the ventilation and purification module was made up of an air supply unit and an air exhaust unit,the air supply unit was integrated with a fresh-air air conditioner and the exhaust unit was equipped with a main fan,a standby fan and a bag in/bag out filter;the control system module adopted a supervision mode of decentralized control and centralized management,which executed communication with the data server as the center and Profinet protocol and MODBUS-TCP.Results The BSL-3 laboratory proved to meet the requirements of relevant standards in internal microenvironment,airflow direction,airtightness,working condition and disinfection effect.Conclusion The BSL-3 laboratory is compatible with large-scale transport and deployment and facilitates reliable and safe experiments for epidemic prevention and control and cross-regional support.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2024,45(3):41-46]
3.microRNA let-7g-3p regulates proliferation, migration, invasion and apoptosis of bladder cancer cells by targeting HMGB2.
Zhen Hai ZOU ; Qi CHENG ; Zhong LI ; Wu Yue GAO ; Wei SUN ; Bei Bei LIU ; Yuan Yuan GUO ; Jian Min LIU
Journal of Southern Medical University 2022;42(9):1335-1343
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the molecular mechanism by which microRNA let-7g-3p regulates biological behaviors of bladder cancer cells.
METHODS:
The expression levels of let-7g-3p in bladder cancer and adjacent tissues, normal bladder epithelial cells (HUC cells) and bladder cancer cells (T24, 5637 and EJ cells) were detected using qRT- PCR. T24 cells were transfected with let-7g-3p mimic or inhibitor, and the changes in cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis were examined. Transcriptome sequencing was carried out in cells overexpressing let-7g-3p, and the results of bioinformatics analysis, double luciferase reporter gene assay, qRT-PCR and Western blotting confirmed that HMGB2 gene was the target gene of let-7g-3p. The expression of HMGB2 was examined in HUC, T24, 5637 and EJ cells, and in cells with HMGB2 knockdown, the effect of let-7g-3p knockdown on the biological behaviors were observed.
RESULTS:
qRT-qPCR confirmed that let-7g-3p expression was significantly lower in bladder cancer tissues and cells (P < 0.01). Overexpression of let-7g-3p inhibited cell proliferation, migration and invasion, and promoted cell apoptosis, while let-7g-3p knock-down produced the opposite effects. Bioinformatics and transcriptome sequencing results showed that HMGB2 was the key molecule that mediate the effect of let-7g-3p on bladder cancer cells. Luciferase reporter gene assay, qRT-PCR and Western blotting all confirmed that HMGB2 was negatively regulated by let-7g-3p (P < 0.01). Knocking down HMGB2 could partially reverse the effect of let-7g-3p knockdown on the biological behaviors of the bladder cancer cells.
CONCLUSION
The microRNA let-7g-3p can inhibit the biological behavior of bladder cancer cells by negatively regulating HMGB2 gene.
Apoptosis
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Cell Line, Tumor
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Cell Movement/physiology*
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Cell Proliferation
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Epithelial Cells/metabolism*
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Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
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HMGB2 Protein/metabolism*
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Humans
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MicroRNAs/metabolism*
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Urinary Bladder
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Urinary Bladder Neoplasms/genetics*
4.China experts' consensus on preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatments of malocclusions of children.
Xiao-Bing LI ; Quan-Fu YE ; Hong HE ; Hai-Ping LU ; Min ZHU ; Ruo-Ping JIANG ; Shu-Juan ZOU ; Xiang-Long HAN ; Li ZHOU ; Ke CHEN ; Xiao YUAN ; Jun-Mei ZHANG ; Li-Jun TAN ; Chang YIN ; Zhou HE ; Ang LI ; Bin CHENG ; Wen-Hua RUAN ; Fang HUANG ; Juan LIU ; Lan MA ; Rui ZOU ; Fang YANG ; Wei-Bing ZHANG ; Yu-Lou TIAN ; Bei-Zhan JIANG ; Lin-Qin SHAO ; Yang HUANG ; Li-Qin TANG ; Li GAO ; Chen-Chen ZHOU
West China Journal of Stomatology 2021;39(4):369-376
Malocclusion is one of the three most common oral diseases reported by World Health Organization(WHO). In China, its incidence rate is rising. Malocclusion seriously affects the dental and maxillofacial function, facial appearance and growth development of nearly 260 million children in China, and what is more, it affects their physical and mental health development. Malocclusion occurrence is related to genetic and environmental factors. Early treatment of malocclusion can create a good dental and maxillofacial development environment, correct abnormal growth and control the adverse effects of abnormal genetic factors. It can effectively reduce the prevalence of children's malocclusion and enhance their physical and mental health. This is an urgent need from the economic perspective of our society, so it has great practical and social significance. Experts from the project group "standard diagnose and treatment protocols for early orthodontic intervention of malocclusions of children" which initiated by China National Health Institute of Hospital Administration wrote the "China Experts' Consensus on Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontic Treatments of Malocclusions of Children", which aims to guide and popularize the clinical practice, improve the clinical theory and practice level, and accelerate the disciplinary development of early treatment of children's malocclusion in China. The consensus elaborates the harmfulness of malocclusion and the necessity of early treatment, and brings up the principles and fundamental contents. Based on the law of dental and maxillofacial development, this paper puts forward the guiding suggestions of preventive and interceptive treatments in different stages of dental development ranging from fetus to early permanent dentition. It is a systematic project to promote and standardize the early treatment of malocclusion. Through scientific and comprehensive stratified clinical practice and professional training, the clinical system of early treatment of malocclusion in China will eventually be perfected, so as to comprehensively care for children's dental and maxillofacial health, and improve their oral and physical health in China.
Child
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China/epidemiology*
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Consensus
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Dental Care
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Humans
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Malocclusion/prevention & control*
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Orthodontics, Interceptive
5.Synergistic Mechanism of Interferon alpha-1b, Interleukin-2 and Thalidomide for Immune Regulation in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Rui-Hua MI ; Lin CHEN ; Ya-Lan ZHOU ; Dong-Bei LI ; Sha LIU ; Xiao-Jiao WANG ; Jia LIU ; Min-Fang WANG ; Xiao-Miao MA ; Zhi-Chun LI ; Hong-Mian ZHAO ; Yu-Lin XU ; Shu-Xia CHEN ; Hai-Ping YANG ; Zhi-Qiang GUO ; Chun-Lai LUAN ; Shu-Li GUO ; Qing-Lin SONG ; Xu-Dong WEI
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2021;29(1):26-31
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the synergistic immunomodulatory mechanism of interferon alpha-1b, interleukin-2 and thalidomide (ITI) regimen on patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
METHODS:
Sixty eight untreated de novo or relapsed or refractory or maintenance therapy patients with AML admitted in the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and the other 11 medical units from March 2016 to May 2019 were treated with ITI regimen. Peripheral blood specimen per patient was collected into EDTA-K3 anticoagulation vacuum tube before the administration of ITI and 3 months after the treatment; peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets and perforin and Granzyme B expression were analyzed by using flow cytometry; the levels of VEGF, IFN-γ, TNF-α and IL-6 in the plasma were detected by using a cytometric bead array. Thirty-five healthy subjects from the hospital physical examination centre were selected as normal controls.
RESULTS:
The ratio of CD4
CONCLUSION
The ITI regimen can raise the ratio of CD4
CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes
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Humans
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Interferon-alpha
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Interleukin-2
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Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/drug therapy*
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Perforin
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Thalidomide
6.Exploration of Combinational Quality Control Method of Carbonized Ginger Based on HPLC Fingerprint and QAMS
Hai-pei SHI ; Hui YAN ; Mei-yu SHEN ; Jia-li WANG ; Sheng-liang HUANG ; Wei DONG ; Guo-qiang WANG ; Bei-hua BAO ; Li ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2020;26(5):95-100
Objective::To establish the HPLC fingerprint of carbonized ginger and to determine the contents of zingerone, 6-gingerol, 6-shogaol, 10-gingerol, 8-shogaol and 10-shogaol with quantitative analysis of multi-components by single marker (QAMS). Method::The fingerprint of carbonized ginger was established by HPLC. All samples were analyzed by Waters SymmetryShield™ RP18 column (4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 μm) with gradient elution by acetonitrile(A)-water(B) (0-30 min, 25%-70%A; 30-50 min, 70%-90%A; 50-60 min, 90%A), the flow rate was 1.0 mL·min-1, the detection wavelength was set at 240 nm and the column temperature was 30 ℃. Zingerone, 6-gingerol, 8-gingerol, 6-shogaol, 10-gingerol, 8-shogaol and 10-shogaol was chosen as marker ingredients to establish HPLC fingerprint of carbonized ginger decoction pieces. Taking 6-gingerol as internal reference standard, the contents of zingerone, 6-shogaol, 10-gingerol, 8-shogaol and 10-shogaol were determined at the detection wavelength of 220 nm and 280 nm according to the relative correction factor. Result::The HPLC fingerprint of carbonized ginger was obtained and 10 common peaks were designated, and 7 of them were identified as zingerone, 6-gingerol, 8-gingerol, 6-shogaol, 10-gingerol, 8-shogaol and 10-shogaol, respectively. And there were no significant differences between the quantitative results of external standard method and QAMS. It is suggested that the content limits of carbonized ginger should be not less than 0.020%of zingerone (C11H14O3), 0.050%of 6-gingerol (C17H26O4), 0.120%of 6-shogaol (C17H24O3), 0.080%of 10-gingerol (C21H34O4), 0.030%of 8-shogaol (C19H28O3) and 0.050%of 10-shogaol (C21H32O3) calculated with reference to the dried products, respectively. Conclusion::The developed method is accurate and feasible, which can provide a simple and effective method for the quality control of carbonized ginger.
7.Potential therapeutic effects of dipyridamole in the severely ill patients with COVID-19.
Xiaoyan LIU ; Zhe LI ; Shuai LIU ; Jing SUN ; Zhanghua CHEN ; Min JIANG ; Qingling ZHANG ; Yinghua WEI ; Xin WANG ; Yi-You HUANG ; Yinyi SHI ; Yanhui XU ; Huifang XIAN ; Fan BAI ; Changxing OU ; Bei XIONG ; Andrew M LEW ; Jun CUI ; Rongli FANG ; Hui HUANG ; Jincun ZHAO ; Xuechuan HONG ; Yuxia ZHANG ; Fuling ZHOU ; Hai-Bin LUO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2020;10(7):1205-1215
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection can cause acute respiratory distress syndrome, hypercoagulability, hypertension, and multiorgan dysfunction. Effective antivirals with safe clinical profile are urgently needed to improve the overall prognosis. In an analysis of a randomly collected cohort of 124 patients with COVID-19, we found that hypercoagulability as indicated by elevated concentrations of D-dimers was associated with disease severity. By virtual screening of a U.S. FDA approved drug library, we identified an anticoagulation agent dipyridamole (DIP) , which suppressed SARS-CoV-2 replication . In a proof-of-concept trial involving 31 patients with COVID-19, DIP supplementation was associated with significantly decreased concentrations of D-dimers ( < 0.05), increased lymphocyte and platelet recovery in the circulation, and markedly improved clinical outcomes in comparison to the control patients. In particular, all 8 of the DIP-treated severely ill patients showed remarkable improvement: 7 patients (87.5%) achieved clinical cure and were discharged from the hospitals while the remaining 1 patient (12.5%) was in clinical remission.
8. MicroRNA-182 down-regulates the expression of MTSS1 and promotes the migration and metastasis of three-negative breast cancer
Jin-ling YU ; Wei-da SHEN ; Bei-min GAO ; Hai-yan ZHAO ; Chen QIN
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2019;32(9):963-967
Objective The up-regulated expression of miR-182 is associated with poor prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer. This study explored the biological function of the miR-182/MTSS1 signaling pathway in three-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and the mechanism of its regulation. Methods The relative quantitative expressions of miR-182 and MTSS1 were detected in the cancerous and adjacent tissues of 30 cases of TNBC, the influence of miR-182 and MTSS1 on the proliferation and invasiveness of the cells evaluated by cell function tests, the potential binding sites of miR-182 to MTSS1 predicted with the Targetscan software, and MTSS1 confirmed to be the target gene by the dual luciferase reporter system. After transfection of miR-182 into the MCF-7 cells, RT-PCR and Western blot were used to determine the gene and protein expressions of MTSS1 and verify the regulatory effect of miR-182 targeting MTSS1. Results The expression of miR-182 was significantly higher (
9.Salvianolic acid B regulates bone metabolism through Nox4 pathway in HFD mice
li Li WANG ; feng Ru MA ; xia Hai LIU ; yuan Ru ZHU ; yue Chen LIU ; Lin LI ; bei Bei CHEN ; qiang Qiang JIA ; hua Si GAO ; wei Dong ZHANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2018;34(1):77-81
Aim To evaluate the effects of salvianolic acid B ( Sal B ) on bone metabolism and its potential mechanism in high fat diet ( HFD) mice.Methods Thirty C57BL/6J male mice were divided into three groups with 10 mice each, namely normal , HFD and HFD+Sal B.HFD and HFD+Sal B mice were treated with HFD, and HFD+Sal B group mice were also with Sal B (125 mg· kg -1· d-1).After 12 weeks' treat-ment, femurs were harvested .The effects of Sal B on biomechanical strength were evaluated by biomechani-cal tests, and the effects of Sal B on bone microstruc-ture were evaluated by Safranin O/fast green staining and hematoxylin and eosin staining .The expression of nuclear factor-kappa B ( NF-κB)-p65 and NADPH ox-idase 4 ( Nox4 ) and cathepsin K in femurs was deter-mined by immunohistochemical staining . Results Maximum load and elastic load significantly decreased ,and the trabeculae became thinner and irregular in the femurs of HFD mice , while Sal B treatment could re-verse the descending biomechanical strength and the disorganized femurs bone micro-structures in HFD mice.In addition, the expressions of Nox4, NF-κB-p65 and cathepsin Kmarkedly increased in HFD mice , and Sal B possessed the ability to down-regulate the ex-pression of Nox4, NF-κB-p65, and cathepsin K in the femurs triggered by HFD .Conclusions Sal B treat-ment improves bone metabolism via regulating Nox 4/NF-κB/cathepsin K signaling pathway in HFD mice . The findings contribute to the understanding and exten-sion of the applications of Salvia miltiorrhiza and its constituents on osteoporosis .
10.Comparison of the diuretic effects of Descurainiae Semen, Coicis Semen and Plantaginis Semen
Meng-Nan ZENG ; Miao LI ; Bei-Bei ZHANG ; Guang-Cao WU ; Wei-Sheng FENG ; Hai-Xue KUANG ; Xiao-Ke ZHENG
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2018;40(1):40-46
AIM To compare the diuretic effects of Descurainiae Semen (DS),Coicis Semen (CS) and Plantaginis Semen (PS),and to observe their mechanical similarities and differences.METHODS Metabolic cage method was applied to investigating the diuretic effects of DS (2.34 g/kg),CS (7.00 g/kg) and PS (3.50 g/kg),whose diuretic mechanisms were studied by cryoscopic method,enzyme method,ion selective electrode method,ELISA and Western blot.RESULTS DS,CS and PS obviously increased saline-loaded rats' urine volume (P < 0.05) and reduced their body weight (P < 0.05) after administration for 7 h,which exhibited no significant effects on urine creatinine (Ucr),serum creatinine (Scr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)(P > 0.05).DS showed its diuretic effect mainly by lowering the levels of serum Na +,atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP),brain natriuretic peptide (BNP),pulmonary AQP3,renal AQP1 and AQP2;CS showed its diuretic effect mainly by reducing the levels of serum Na +,Cl-,ANP,pulmonary AQP3,gastric AQP3,renal AQP1 and AQP2;PS showed its diuretic effect mainly by decreasing the levels of serum Na + and Cl-,pulmonary AQP3,gastric AQP3,renal AQP1 and AQP2.CONCLUSION Three medicinal materials have significant diuretic effects without obvious renal harm.DS categorized as a medicinal plant of lung channel and tropism has a great effect on netriuretic peptide system,CS categorized as a medicinal plant of spleen channel and tropism has a great effect on gastric AQP3,and PS categorized as a medicinal plant of renal channel and tropism has a great effect on renal AQPs.

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