1. Research progress of HPK1 protein kinase in tumor
Lei MIAO ; Rui ZUO ; Xiao-Jun JI ; Qiu-Hua ZHOU ; Chang-You MA ; Jian WU ; Dan XU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2022;38(9):1292-1296
Hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 ( HPK1 ) , also known as MAP4K1 , is a serine/threonine protein kinase and a member of the MAP4K family of mammalian Ste20-related pro¬tein kinases.Recent studies have found that HPK1 is assoeiated with the occurrence and progression of a variety of tumors, and may play an important role in some malignant tumors.This pa¬ per reviews the HPK1 signaling pathway, its relationship with tumor and drug development progress, so as to provide referenee for the research of HPK1 protein kinase.
2.ALDH3B1 expression is correlated with histopathology and long-term prognosis of gastric cancer.
Qing Qing LI ; Quan Wei QIU ; Le Le ZHANG ; Xiao Feng ZHANG ; Yue Yue WANG ; Zhi Jun GENG ; Si Tang GE ; Lu Gen ZUO ; Xue SONG ; Jing LI ; Jian Guo HU
Journal of Southern Medical University 2022;42(5):633-640
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the expression of aldehyde dehydrogenase 3B1 (ALDH3B1) in gastric cancer and explore its correlation with the pathological parameters and long-term prognosis of the patients.
METHODS:
We analyzed the clinical data of 101 patients who underwent radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer in our hospital between January, 2013 and November, 2016, and examined the expression of ALDH3B1 in paraffin-embedded samples of gastric cancer tissues and adjacent tissues from these cases by immunohistochemical staining. We evaluated the correlation between ALDH3B1 expressions and histopathological parameters and assessed the predictive value of ALDH3B1 expression for long-term survival of the patients. We also examined the effect of lentivirus-mediated interference and overexpression of ALDH3B1 on the malignant behaviors of MGC-803 gastric cancer cells.
RESULTS:
The expressions of ALDH3B1 and Ki67 were significantly higher in gastric cancer tissues than in adjacent tissues (P < 0.05). In gastric cancer patients, ALDH3B1 expression was positively correlated with peripheral blood CEA and CA19-9 levels (P < 0.01). The proportion of patients with CEA ≥5 μg/L, CA19-9 ≥37 kU/L, T stage of 3- 4, and N stage of 2-3 was significantly greater in high ALDH3B1 expression group than in low expression group. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that the 5-year survival rate was significantly lower in gastric cancer patients with high ALDH3B1 expressions (P < 0.01). Univariate and Cox multiple regression analyses identified a high expression of ALDH3B1 (P < 0.05, HR= 0.231, 95% CI: 0.064-0.826), CEA≥5 μg/L (P < 0.01, HR=4.478, 95% CI: 1.530-13.110), CA19-9≥37 kU/L (P < 0.01, HR=3.877, 95% CI: 1.625-9.247), T stage of 3-4 (P < 0.01, HR=4.953, 95% CI: 1.768-13.880), and N stage of 2-3 (P < 0.05, HR=2.152, 95% CI: 1.152-4.022) as independent risk factors affecting 5-year survival after radical gastrectomy. The relative ALDH3B1 expression level, at the cut-off point of 4.66, showed a sensitivity of 76.47% and a specificity of 76% for predicting 5-year postoperative death (P < 0.01). In the cell experiment, overexpression of ALDH3B1 obviously promoted the proliferation, migration and invasion of MGC-803 cells.
CONCLUSION
As an independent risk factor affecting 5-year survival after radical gastrectomy, ALDH3B1 is highly expressed in gastric cancer and correlated with pathological parameters of the tumor, and a high ALDH3B1 expression may promote proliferation, invasion and metastasis of gastric cancer cells.
Aldehyde Oxidoreductases
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CA-19-9 Antigen
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Carcinoembryonic Antigen
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Gastrectomy
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Humans
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Neoplasm Staging
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Prognosis
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Retrospective Studies
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Stomach Neoplasms/pathology*
3.Investigation on population dynamics and Echinococcus infections in small rodents around human settlement in Yushu City, Qinghai Province
Xu WANG ; Qing-Qiu ZUO ; Qing YU ; Cheng-Xi SONG ; Zheng-Huan WANG ; Ning XIAO ; Yuan-Jia WANG ; Xiao-Dong WENG ; Xu WEI ; Hong-Rang ZHOU ; Xiao-Yu CUI
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2021;33(4):346-352
Objective To investigate the population dynamics and Echinococcus infections in small rodents around human settlement in Yushu City, Qinghai Province. Methods Rodents were captured using the mouse trap method in pastures from Batang Township and Longbao Township of Yushu City, Qinghai Province on May, August and October, 2018. The body weight and snout-vent length of all captured rodents were measured, and the species was identified according to the rodent morphology. Genomic DNA was extracted from rodent liver specimens and lesion specimens, and the mitochondrial cox1 gene of Echinococcus was amplified using PCR assay for identification of parasite species. In addition, the tissue specimens positive for PCR assay were sampled for pathological examinations. The prevalence of Echinococcus infections was estimated in rodents, and a phylogenetic tree was created based on Echinococcus cox1 gene sequences. Results A total of 285 small rodents were captured, including 143 Ochotona curzoniae (50.2%), 141 Lasiopodomys fuscus (49.5%), and 1 Neodon irene (0.3%), and there was a remarkable variation in habitat selection among these three rodent species. The number of L. fuscus correlated positively with vegetation coverage (r = 0.350, P = 0.264), with the greatest number seen in August, and the number of O. curzoniae negatively with vegetation coverage (r = −0.371, P = 0.235), with the highest number seen in August and the lowest number in May. The female/male ratios of O. curzoniae and voles were 1:0.96 and 0.82:1, respectively. The body weight (r = 0.519, P < 0.01) and snout-vent length (r = 0.578, P < 0.01) of O. curzoniae showed a tendency towards a rise with month, while the body weight (r = −0.401, P < 0.01) and snout-vent length (r = −0.570, P < 0.01) of voles presented a tendency towards a reduction with month. No Echinococcus infection was detected in voles, while 2.1% prevalence of E. shiquicus infection was seen in O. curzoniae. Phylogenetic analysis revealed consistent sequences of cox1 gene from E. shiquicus in Yushu City of Qinghai Province and Shiqu County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province. Conclusions The small rodents around the human settlement in Yushu City of Qinghai Province mainly include O. curzoniae and L. fuscus, with the greatest numbers seen in May and August, respectively. Following the concerted efforts for echinococcosis control, the prevalence of Echinococcus infections is low in small rodents around the human settlement in Yushu City; however, there is still a risk of echinococcosis transmission.
4.Clinical Efficacy of Modified Sanzi Yangqintang and Colon Hydrotherapy on Treatment of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease with Phlegm-dampness
Kai-ping JIANG ; Kai-zhou HUANG ; Jian-hong LI ; Teng-yu QIU ; Xiao-ai MO ; Hong-tao HU ; Wen-qiang GUO ; Jian REN ; Lei ZHANG ; Qing-hua HUANG ; Ying ZUO ; Hai-jun CUI ; Xu-li CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2020;26(3):31-36
Objective::To explore the clinical efficacy of modified Sanzi Yangqintang combined with colon hydrotherapy in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) with phlegm-dampness. Method::Totally 100 patients with NAFLD were selected and randomly divided into treatment group (50 cases) and control group (50 cases). Both groups were orally given silybin and glycyrrhizic acid diamine capsules.The treatment group was also added with modified Sanzi Yangqintang and colon hydrotherapy.The treatment lasted for 7 days.The control group was also added with saline colon hydrotherapy.Main traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome scores and liver function indexes before and after treatment [alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST),
5.External Quality Analysis of Quality Indicators on Specimen Acceptability
Yuan-Yuan YE ; Wei WANG ; Hai-Jian ZHAO ; Feng-Feng KANG ; Wei-Xing LI ; Zhi-Ming LU ; Wei-Min ZOU ; Yu-Qi JIN ; Wen-Fang HUANG ; Bin XU ; Fa-Lin CHEN ; Qing-Tao WANG ; Hua NIU ; Bin-Guo MA ; Jian-Hong ZHAO ; Xiang-Yang ZHOU ; Zuo-Jun SHEN ; Wei-Ping ZHU ; Yue-Feng L(U) ; Liang-Jun LIU ; Lin ZHANG ; Li-Qiang WEI ; Xiao-Mei GUI ; Yan-Qiu HAN ; Jian XU ; Lian-Hua WEI ; Pu LIAO ; Xiang-Ren A ; Hua-Liang WANG ; Zhao-Xia ZHANG ; Hao-Yu WU ; Sheng-Miao FU ; Wen-Hua PU ; Lin PENG ; Zhi-Guo WANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2018;33(2):134-138,142
Objective To analyze the status of quality indicators(QI) on specimen acceptability and establish preliminary qual ity specification.Methods Web based External Quality Assessment system was used to collect data of laboratories partici pated in "Medical quality control indicators in clinical laboratory" from 2015 to 2017,including once in 2015 and 2017 and twice in 2016.Rate and sigma scales were used to evaluate incorrect sample type,incorrect sample container,incorrect fill level and anticoagulant sample clotted.The 25th percentile (P25) and 75th percentile (P75) of the distribution of each QI were employed to establish the high,medium and low specification.Results 5 346,7 593,5 950 and 6 874 laboratories sub mitted the survey results respectively.The P50 of biochemistry (except incorrect fill level),immunology and microbiology reach to 6σ.The P50 of clinical laboratory is 4 to 6σ except for incorrect sample container.There is no significant change of the continuous survey results.Based on results in 2017 to establish the quality specification,the P25 and P75 of the four QIs is 0 and 0.084 4 %,0 and 0.047 6 %,0 and 0.114 2 %,0 and 0.078 4 %,respectively.Conclusion According to the results of the survey,most laboratories had a faire performance in biochemistry,immunology and microbiology,and clinical laboratory needs to be strengthened.Laboratories should strengthen the laboratory information system construction to ensure the actual and reliable data collection,and make a long time monitoring to achieve a better quality.
6.Effects of Zhibai Dihuang Decoction on mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase in the spermatogenic cells of rats with ureaplasma urealyticum infection.
Jun-Hua GUO ; Ying-Qiu LI ; Xuan-Zuo GUO ; Chao-Sheng LIU ; Qing-Hu HE
National Journal of Andrology 2017;23(8):722-727
Objective:
To explore the effects of Zhibai Dihuang Decoction (ZDD) on mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase (COX) in the spermatogenic cells of rats with ureaplasma urealyticum (UU) infection.
METHODS:
From forty 4-5 months old SD rats, 30 were randomly selected for the establishment of the model of testicular UU infection by inoculating the bladder with UU suspension and the other 10 injected with normal saline as controls (group A). At 7 days after inoculation, the rat models of testicular UU infection were treated orally with normal saline (group B), ZDD at 1 g per kg of the body weight per day (group C), and azithromycin at 0.105 g per kg of the body weight per day (group D), respectively, once daily for 21 days. Then all the animals were sacrificed and the epididymal and testicular tissues collected for examination of sperm motility with the color sperm dynamic detection system, measurement of the COX activity with the immunohistochemical DAB method, and determination of the mRNA expressions of COXⅠ and COXⅡ by RT-PCR.
RESULTS:
Compared with group A, group B showed significant decreases in such sperm parameters as grade a sperm ([1.03 ± 0.09] vs [0.07 ± 0.03] %, P<0.01), grade b sperm ([2.07 ± 0.52] vs [0.35 ± 0.13] %, P<0.01), straight line velocity (VSL) ([10.95 ± 0.98] vs [6.78 ± 1.05] μm/s, P<0.01), curvilinear velocity (VCL) ([42.03 ± 1.35] vs [38.10 ± 7.65] μm/s, P>0.05), average path velocity (VAP) ([16.22 ± 1.52] vs [10.05 ± 1.80] μm/s, P<0.01), and the mRNA expressions of COX Ⅰ ([2.25 ± 0.24] vs [0.93 ± 0.10] %, P<0.01) and Ⅱ ([6.72 ± 0.37] vs [2.95 ± 0.78] %, P<0.01). After treatment, all the parameters were remarkably increased in groups C and D (grade a sperm: [1.11 ± 0.30] and [0.60 ± 0.19]%; grade b sperm: [2.40 ± 0.59] and [1.32 ± 0.27] %; VSL: [12.11 ± 1.62] and [11.47 ± 1.21] μm/s; VCL: [54.30 ± 2.35] and [45.75 ± 1.64] μm/s; VAP [18.40 ± 1.27] and [16.69 ± 1.02] μm/s; expression of COXⅠ mRNA: [1.86 ± 0.30] and [1.74 ± 0.17] %) as compared with those in group B (P<0.05or P<0.01) except the COX activity and the expression of COX Ⅱ mRNA (P>0.05), and all the parameters were significantly higher in group C than in D (P<0.05or P<0.01).
CONCLUSIONS
UU infection can reduce grades a and b sperm, linear, curvilinear and mean sperm velocities, and the mRNA expressions of COX Ⅰ and Ⅱ while ZDD can improve these parameters. The improvement of sperm motility may not be associated with the activity of COX, and the COX activity may be related to the mRNA expression of COX II but not that of COXⅠ.
Animals
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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therapeutic use
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Azithromycin
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therapeutic use
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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pharmacology
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Electron Transport Complex IV
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metabolism
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Epididymis
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drug effects
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enzymology
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Humans
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Male
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Mitochondria
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drug effects
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enzymology
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RNA, Messenger
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metabolism
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Rats
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Rats, Sprague-Dawley
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Sperm Motility
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Spermatozoa
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drug effects
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enzymology
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physiology
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Ureaplasma Infections
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drug therapy
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enzymology
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Ureaplasma urealyticum
7.Clinical trial of guadruple therapy for type 2 diabetic mellitus patients with Helicobacter pylori positive peptic ulcer
De-Qing CHEN ; Song HE ; De-Yu ZUO ; Zi-Jin QIU ; Xiao-Long DU ; Guo-Qing ZUO
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2017;33(12):1091-1093
Objective To study the clinical efficacy of quadruple therapy for type 2 diabetic mellitus (DM) patients with Helicobacter pylori (Hp) positive peptic ulcer.Methods A total of 176 patients with Hp-positive peptic ulcer were enrolled in the control group and 122 Hp-positive peptic ulcer patients with type 2 diabetes were involved in the treatment group.Both groups were treated with oral rabeprazole 10 mg qd + oral clarithromycin 0.25 g bid + oral amoxicillin 0.5 g bid + oral citrate bismuth potassium 0.3 g qid.Clarithromycin and amoxicillin were used for the first 10 days,the remaining drugs are taking 4 weeks.The clinical efficacy and the incidence of adverse drug reactions between the groups were compared,and the relationship between the type 2 diabetes and the eradication of Hp were analyzed.Results After treatment,the total effective rates of the treatment group and the control group were 86.06% (105/122 cases) and 94.32% (166/176 cases) respectively,with statistically significant difference (P < 0.05).The eradication rates of Hp in the treatment group and the control group were 72.13% (88/122 cases) and 86.93% (153/176 cases) respectively,and the difference was statistically significant (P <0.05).Adverse reactions in the treatment group were nausea,diarrhea and melena;adverse effects in the control group were nausea,diarrhea and vomiting.The incidences of adverse drug reactions in the treatment group and the control group were 9.83% (12/122 cases) and 10.23% (18/176 cases),without statistically significant difference (P >0.05).Conclusion The clinical efficacy of the control group was better than that of the treatment group,indicating that type 2 diabetes should be considered as a key factor in the treatment of Hp positive peptic ulcer.
8.Effect of Zhibai Dihuang Decoction on Expressions of TRPV1 and TRPV5 in Spermatogenic Cells of UU-infected Rats.
Qing-hu HE ; Xuan-zuo GUO ; Jun-hua GUO ; Ying-qiu LI ; Chao-sheng LIU
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine 2015;35(10):1218-1222
OBJECTIVETo observe the effect of Zhibai Dihuang Decoction (ZDD) on mRNA and protein expressions of transient receptor potential family vanilloid subtype 1 (TRPV1) and transient receptor potential family vanilloid subtype 5 (TRPV5) in Ureaplasma urealyticum (UU)-infected rat semens and spermatogenic cells, and to explore the pathomechanism of UU-infected infertility and the intervention of ZDD.
METHODSTotally 45 were randomly selected from 60 4-5 months old SD rats. UU testicular infected animal models were set up after bladder inoculation of UU suspension. The remaining 15 rats were simultaneously injected with normal saline as a normal control group. After a successful modeling, UU infected model rats were randomly divided into the model group, the azithromycin group, and the ZDD group, 15 in each group. Rats in the ZDD group were administered with ZDD at the daily dose of 1 g/kg by gastrogavage. Rats in the azithromycin group were administered with azithromycin suspension at the daily dose of 0. 105 mg/kg by gastrogavage. Equal volume of normal saline was administered to rats in the normal control group and the model group. All medication was performed once daily for 21 successive days. Testes and epididymis were extracted after rats were killed and UU positive rates were compared among all groups. Sperm cells were separated using a mechanical separation technique. Sperm motility parameters were detected using color sperm motion detection system. mRNA and protein expressions of TRPV1 and TRPV5 in spermatogenic cells were determined by real-time quantitative PCR and Western blot.
RESULTSThe UU positive rate was obviously higher in the model group than in the normal control group [(86.7% (13/15 cases) vs. 0] P < 0.05). It was lower in the ZDD group [33.3% (5/15 cases)] and the azithromycin group [26.7% (4/15 cases)] than in the model group (P < 0.05). Compared with the normal control group, class A and B sperms were reduced, the linear velocity and the average velocity were significantly lowered, mRNA and protein expressions of TRPV1 and TRPV5 in spermated genic cells significantly decreased in the model group (P < 0.05). Compared with the model group, class A and B sperms were increased, linear and curve velocities and the average velocity were significantly elevated, mRNA and protein expressions of TRPV1 and TRPV5 significantly increased in the ZDD group and the azithromycin group (P < 0.05, P < 0.01). Compared with azithromycin group, class A and B sperms were increased, the linear velocity and the average velocity were significantly elevated, mRNA and protein expressions of TRPV1 and TRPV5 significantly increased in the ZDD group (P < 0.05, P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONZDD could fight against UU infection and elevate semen quality, which might be associated with up-regulating mRNA and protein expressions of TRPV1 and TRPV5 in spermatogenic cells.
Animals ; Calcium Channels ; metabolism ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Infertility ; Male ; RNA, Messenger ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Semen Analysis ; Sperm Motility ; Spermatozoa ; TRPV Cation Channels ; metabolism ; Testis ; Ureaplasma Infections ; Ureaplasma urealyticum
9.Assessment of hygienic status of central air conditioning ventilation system in public places by fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method
Qiang CHEN ; Zuo-Yi WANG ; Shu-Hua QIU ; Xiao-Qing HE
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2015;(5):436-439
Objective To assess the hygienic status of the central air conditioning ventilation system in public places by fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method.Methods According to the comprehensive evaluation method of public place (WS /T 199—2001),a fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method was applied to evaluate central air conditioning ventilation systems in 15 large public places of Jinhua City.Results The qualified rate of central air ventilation system was 53.30%, and the qualified rates of total number of bacteria,the fungi,β-hemolytic streptococcus in air blow and Legionella bacteria in the cooling water all reached 100.00%.At the same time,the qualified rate of bacteria,fungi and dust volume in internal surface of pipe were 93.33%,86.67% and 80.00% respectively.The qualified rate of PM10 was 86.67%. Among 15 central air conditioning ventilation systems,13 systems were evaluated as level Ⅰ,and the other two was as level Ⅱand Ⅳ respectively.TAAlso,14 evaluated units got the fuzzy comprehensive indexes of central air ventilation less than 0.5.Conclusion The hygiene status of central air conditioning ventilation system in Jinhua is acceptable,and the management of hygiene quality should be strengthened.
10.An engineered multidomain fungicidal peptide against plant fungal pathogens.
Xiao-Qing QIU ; ; ; ; Chong-Yi TONG ; Zhen-Qi ZHONG ; Wan-Qi WANG ; Yue-Wen ZUO ; Yun HUANG ; Lu ZHANG ; Xiang-Li ZHANG ; Hong-Xia ZHANG ; Rong-Qi LI ; Jing WANG ; Hao CHEN ; Yun-Yun LI ; George WU ; He WANG
Acta Physiologica Sinica 2013;65(4):417-432
Fungal pathogens represent major problems for human health and agriculture. As eukaryotic organisms, fungi share some important features with mammalian cells. Therefore, current anti-fungal antibiotics often can not distinguish between fungi and mammalian cells, resulting in serious side effects in mammalian cells. Accordingly, there is strong impetus to develop antifungal alternatives that are both safe and effective. The E1 family of colicin are channel-forming bacteriocins produced by Escherichia coli, which are bactericidal only to E. coli and related species. To target the channel-forming domain of colicin to fungal cell membrane, we engineered a sexual mating pheromone of Candida albicans, α-factor pheromone to colicin Ia. A peptide was constructed consisting of an α mating pheromone of C. albicans fused to the channel-forming domain of colicin Ia to create a new fusion protein, pheromonicin-CA (PMC-CA). Indirect immunolabeling showed that the PMC-CA bound to fungal cells and inhibited growth in the laboratory and field. In the field, the protective activity of pheromonicin against rice blast disease was significantly greater, on a molar basis, than that of triazoles, tricyclazole or isoprothiolane. These results suggest that fusion peptides may be of value as fungicidal agents under agricultural conditions.
Candida albicans
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chemistry
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Colicins
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chemistry
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Fungicides, Industrial
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chemistry
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Mating Factor
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Peptides
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chemistry
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Protein Engineering

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