1.Analysis of recognition sites and application for commercial and homemade antibodies to aquaporin 9
Quan-Cheng CHENG ; Hui-Ru DING ; Zi-Yuan WANG ; Jin-Yu FANG ; Xiao-Li ZHANG ; Wei-Guang ZHANG
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2024;55(2):237-240
Objective To analyze the antigen recognition sites of commercial and homemade antibodies against aquaporin(AQP)9,and to identify the application effect.Methods Western blotting was used to compare the efficacy of three commercial antibodies and self-made antibody in identifying AQP9 genotypes.The antigen recognition sites of four antibodies and their specificities in practical applications were analyzed.Results Western blotting showed that protein bands of three commercial antibodies were detected in both WT and Aqp9-/-mice.The keyhole limpet hemocyanin(KLH)conjugated synthetic peptides corresponding to the three commercial antibodies were derived from rat,human and human,respectively.And The sequences of these three synthetic peptides were different from those of mice.AQP3/7 and AQP9 have similar molecular weight and were expressed in the liver with high homology.An obvious band of self-made antibody was observed at the 27 kD position in WT mice,but no band was observed at the corresponding position in Aqp9-/-mice.Conclusion Commercial antibodies 1 and 3 can be used to assist in the identification of genotypes in Aqp9-/-mice.Homemade antibodies can accurately identify genotypes at the protein level.
2.Differences in Chemical Composition of Polygonatum cyrtonema Rhizome Before and After Processing Based on UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS Analysis
Cuijiao REN ; Yangfei DING ; Jingji LI ; Shuaishuai LI ; Pengfei LI ; Wei ZHANG ; Hongsu ZHAO ; Fengqing XU ; Chuanshan JIN ; Junling LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(24):183-189
ObjectiveUltra performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-electrostatic field orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS) was used to analyze the differences in chemical components between raw products and wine-processed products of Polygonatum cyrtonema rhizome. MethodUPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS was used to analyze the chemical compositions of P. cyrtonema rhizome before and after processing, and the effective response ions were extracted after raw data processing, and the differential compounds before and after processing were screened combined with multivariate statistical analysis and according to the conditions of variable importance in the projection(VIP) value>1, P<0.05, fold change(FC)>2 or FC<0.5, based on the retention time, quasi-molecular ions, fragment ions and other information, the components were identified in combination with the control products and the literature, and the significant difference compounds were identified by clustering thermal analysis and relative quantitative analyzed, in order to clarify the change rule of the main components in P. cyrtonema rhizome before and after processing. ResultA total of 72 differential constituents between raw products and wine-processed products were identified, including 15 alkaloids, 12 organic acids, 12 amino acids, 6 flavonoids, 4 saccharides and 23 others. There were a total of 18 significantly different components, among which 13 compounds, including L-malic acid, lactic acid and 9,12,13-trihydroxy-10-octadecenoic acid, showed an increasing trend in content after wine processing, 5 compounds such as trans-3-indoleacrylic acid, L-arginine, D-tryptophan, showed a decreasing trend after processing. ConclusionThe chemical components of P. cyrtonema rhizome are significantly different before and after processing, mainly organic acids, saccharides, amino acids, flavonoids and alkaloids, which can lay the foundation for the in-depth study of the processing mechanism of Polygonati Rhizoma.
3.Progress of biomacromolecule drug nanodelivery systems in the treatment of rare diseases
Shu-jie WEI ; Han-xing HE ; Jin-tao HAO ; Qian-qian LV ; Ding-yang LIU ; Shao-kun YANG ; Hui-feng ZHANG ; Chao-xing HE ; Bai XIANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(7):1952-1961
Rare diseases still lack effective treatments, and the development of drugs for rare diseases (known as orphan drugs) is an urgent medical problem. As natural active ingredients in living organisms, some biomacromolecule drugs have good biocompatibility, low immunogenicity, and high targeting. They have become one of the most promising fields in drug research and development in the 21st century. However, there are still many obstacles in terms of
4.Clinical trial of insulin degludec and insulin aspart and insulin aspart 30 in non-obese patients with type 2 diatetes meuitus
Zhen LIU ; Hai-Lan ZHENG ; Lan JIANG ; Wei DING ; Rong WANG ; Na JIN
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(12):1714-1717
Objective To compare the blood glucose control effect and safety between insulin degludec and insulin aspart and insulin aspart 30 in non-obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods Non-obese patients with T2DM were divided into treatment group and control group according to different treatment methods.The control group was treated with insulin aspart 30,and the treatment group was treated with insulin degludec and insulin aspart.Pancreatic islet related indicators[fasting C-peptide(FCP)and 2-hour postprandial C-peptide(2 h CP)],blood glucose control effect[fasting blood glucose(FBG),2-hour postprandial blood glucose(2 h PG)and glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)],serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D[25(OH)D]and the risk of hypoglycemia were compared between the two groups.Results There were 41 cases in treatment group and 39 cases in control group.After treatment,FCP levels in treatment group and control group were(0.84±0.09)and(1.07±0.14)nmol·L-1;2 h CP levels were(1.03±0.15)and(1.69±0.17)nmol·L-1;FBG levels were(5.46±0.57)and(6.18±0.67)mmol·L-1;2 h PG levels were(8.17±0.85)and(9.03±0.94)mmol·L-1;HbA1 c were(5.35±0.57)%and(6.47±0.68)%;25(OH)D levels were(26.33±2.75)and(20.54±2.17)nmol·L-1,all with significant difference(all P<0.05).The incidence rates of non-severe hypoglycemia in treatment group and control group were 14.63%and 35.90%,with statistically significant difference(P<0.05).The incidence rates of severe hypoglycemia in treatment group and control group were 9.76%and 12.82%;the incidence rates of nocturnal hypoglycemia were 19.51%and 17.95%,without statistically significant difference(all P>0.05).Conclusion The overall therapeutic effect of insulin degludec and insulin aspart on non-obese patients with T2DM is better than that of insulin aspart 30.The former can effectively regulate blood glucose and pancreatic islet cell function,lower the risk of non-severe hypoglycemia.
5.Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Multilayer Thin Film Thickness of PbS Quantum Dot Photovoltaic Devices
Ding-Wen ZHANG ; Hui-Lai LI ; Fan LI ; Wei GUO ; Lan-Lan JIN ; Sheng-Hong HU
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2024;52(10):1609-1618
Accurate determination of the thickness of multi-layered nanofilm materials is of great importance to advance the development of thin film deposition technology and ensure the quality assurance of photovoltaic materials.Laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(LA-ICP-MS)has been successfully employed for depth profiling of thin film materials,such as metal coatings.However,the accuracy of interface discrimination and thin layer thickness measurement is limited by the mixing effects of elemental signals.In this work,a high-depth resolution method for measuring the thin film thickness of lead sulfide(PbS)colloidal quantum dot(CQD)photovoltaic devices by LA-ICP-MS was introduced.The influence of different laser parameters on the mixing effects of element signals during the ablation process was compared,and the results showed that the laser ablation behavior of multi-layered nanofilm materials were improved and the mixing of element signals were reduced by optimizing parameters such as laser energy density and spot diameter.Meanwhile,a self-developed aerosol rapid wash-out small volume tubular ablation cell was used to effectively improve the aerosol transport efficiency,and the wash-out time of aerosol was(1.60±0.6)s.Compared with commercial cylindrical ablation cells,the depth profile of multi-layer thin film samples was clearer.The depth profile of the interlayer interface showed a significant melting phenomenon during the ablation of the PbS CQD layer,leading to severe mixing of elemental signals at the PbS/ZnO layer interface.Under the conditions such as 2.5 J/cm2 laser energy,32 μm spot diameter,and 1 Hz repetition rate,the average ablation rates of Au,PbS and ZnO layers in PbS CQD photovoltaic devices were(60±2)nm/pulse,(69±5)nm/pulse,and(22±2)nm/pulse,with depth resolution of(26±2)nm,(213±11)nm,and(68±6)nm,respectively.The thickness of PbS CQD photovoltaic device films from the same batch was determined,and the test results exhibited good consistency with scanning electron microscope(SEM)measurement values,with a relative deviation of less than 6%.This method could accurately determine the thickness of nanoscale multilayer thin film samples,which was crucial for improving the performance of photovoltaic devices and controlling product quality.
6.Epidemiological characteristics of early-onset colorectal cancer: a prospective cohort study from a single center
Tian JIN ; Yingshuang ZHU ; Chengcheng LIU ; Xing XU ; Wei LU ; Qian XIAO ; Kefeng DING ; Shu ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2024;27(5):457-463
Objective:To explore the differences in distribution of colorectal cancer-related risk factors between patients with early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) and those with late-onset colorectal cancer (LOCRC) in a Chinese cohort, and to provide reference and guidance for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of EOCRC.Methods:Using data from the National Colorectal Cancer Cohort study cohort, 5377 patients with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer (CRC) attending the Department of Colorectal Surgery and Oncology of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine from June 2018 to February 2023 were included in the study cohort. Questionnaires capturing epidemiological features, including lifestyle and dietary habits, were administered. The patients were divided into two groups, the cut-off age being 50 years. Those aged ≥50 years were defined as having LOCRC and those aged <50 years as having EOCRC. Wilcoxon (continuous variates) or χ 2 tests (categorical variates) were performed to compare differences in epidemiological features. Results:A total of 3799 people who had completed the questionnaire were included in this study, 491 of whom had EOCRC and 3308 LOCRC. The response rate to the questionnaire was 70.7%. The median ages of patients in the EOCRC and LOCRC groups were 43 and 66 years, respectively. There was a higher proportion of female patients (48.5% [253/491] vs. 35.8% [1184/3308], χ 2=28.8, P<0.001) in the EOCRC than the LOCRC group. Patients with EOCRC and lower body mass index (medium 22.1 kg/m 2 vs. 22.9 kg/m 2, W=744 793, P=0.005) and lower proportion of abdominal obesity (87.2% [428/491] vs. 93.8% [3103/3308], χ 2=38.3, P<0.001). Patients with EORC significantly less commonly reported a history of hypertension (5.9% [29/491] vs. 41.6% [1375/3308], χ 2=231.8, P<0.001), diabetes (1.4% [7/491] vs. 14.4% [476/3308], χ 2=63.6, P<0.001) and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (0.8% [4/491] vs. 7.3% [241/3308], χ 2=28.6, P<0.001). However, the proportion of patients with a family history of CRC was significantly higher ( P<0.05) in the EOCRC group (10.2% [50/491] vs. 6.9% [227/3 308], χ 2=6.5, P=0.010]. In terms of lifestyle, patients with EOCRC had shorter sleep duration (median: 8.0 hours vs. 8.5 hours, W=578 989, P<0.001), and were less likely to participate in physical exercise (29.5% [145/491] vs. 38.7% [1281/3308] χ 2=15.0, P<0.001) or engage in physical work (65.2% [320/491] vs. 74.1% [2450/3308], χ 2=16.7, P<0.001). Meanwhile, in the EOCRC group a lower percentage of patients were smokers (29.3% [144/491] vs. 42.7% [1411/3308], χ 2=46.9, P<0.001) and they smoked less (median 17.6 pack/year vs. 30.0 pack/year,W=55 850, P<0.001). Fewer patients in the EOCRC group habitually drank alcohol (21.0% [103/491] vs. 38.0% [1257/3308], χ 2=57.5, P<0.001) or tea (17.5% [86/491] vs. 28.7% [948/3308], χ 2=26.2, P<0.001) than in the LOCRC group. Compared with the LOCRC group, patients with EOCRC had a higher frequency of intake of fresh meat, fresh fruit, eggs, and dairy products and a lower frequency of intake of preserved meat and pickled vegetables; these differences are statistically significant (all P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in consumption of fresh vegetables or a high-sugar diet between the two groups (both P>0.05). Conclusions:This study highlights disparities in adverse lifestyle and dietary habits between patients in China with EOCRC versus LOCRC.
7.Efficacy of Self-made Wenshen Jianpi Formula in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Mechanism of Regulating Glucose-Lipid Metabolism and Intestinal Flora
Ai-Juan DING ; Zhu JIN ; Li-Hui HUANG ; Wei-Wei SUN
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(11):2891-2898
Objective To observe the efficacy of self-made Wenshen Jianpi Formula in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)with deficiency of spleen and kidney type,and to explore its mechanism of regulating glucose-lipid metabolism and intestinal flora.Methods A total of 105 PCOS patients with deficiency of spleen and kidney type who attended the clinic at Kunshan Hospital of Chinese Medicine from October 2020 to October 2023 were selected as the study object.According to the treatment methods,the patients were divided into the observation group(53 cases)and the control group(52 cases).The control group was treated with metformin and ethinylestradiol and cyproterone,while the observation group was treated with self-made Wenshen Jianpi Formula on the basis of treatment for the control group,and the course of treatment lasted three months.The changes of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome scores,number of follicles,ovarian volume,glucose-lipid metabolism indicators and intestinal flora in the two groups before and after treatment were observed.After treatment,the clinical efficacy and the total incidence of adverse reactions of the patients in the two groups were compared.Results(1)After three months of treatment,the total effective rate of the observation group was 96.23%(51/53),while that of the control group was 76.92%(40/52),and the intergroup comparison(by chi-square test)showed that the clinical efficacy of the observation group was significantly superior to that of the control group(P<0.01).(2)After treatment,the scores of TCM symptoms such as soreness and weakness in the waist and knee,physical intolerance of cold,vertigo and dizziness,lassitude and weakness in the two groups were decreased when compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the decrease of the scores in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.01).(3)After treatment,the number of follicles in the two groups was reduced(P<0.05)and the volume of the left and right ovaries were reduced when compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the reduction of follicles number as well as the bilateral ovarian volume in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.01).(4)After treatment,the levels of total cholesterol(TC),triglycerides(TG),fasting plasma glucose(FPG),2-hour postprandial glucose(2hPG),and glycosylated hemoglobin(HbA1c)in the two groups were decreased when compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the decrease of the above glucose-lipid metabolism indicators in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.01).(5)After treatment,the levels of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli in both groups were higher(P<0.05)and the levels of Enterococci and Enterobacteria were lower than those before treatment(P<0.05),and the observation group had higher levels of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli and lower levels of Enterococci and Enterobacteria than the control group after treatment,the differences being statistically significant(P<0.01).(6)The total incidence of adverse reactions in the observation group was 5.66%(3/53)and that in the control group was 7.69%(4/52),and the intergroup comparison showed that the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusion Self-made Wenshen Jianpi Formula can significantly enhance the clinical efficacy of PCOS patients with deficiency of spleen and kidney type,reduce the volume of ovaries,decrease the number of follicles,and regulate the imbalance of glucose-lipid metabolism and gut microflora homeostasis effectively,without serious adverse reactions,which is safe and effective.
8.Internal iliac artery ligation as a damage control method in hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures: A systematic review of the literature
Hui LI ; Tao AI ; Guang-Bin HUANG ; Jun YANG ; Gong-Bin WEI ; Jin-Mou GAO ; Ping HE ; Xue-Mei CAO ; Ding-Yuan DU
Chinese Journal of Traumatology 2024;27(5):288-294
Purpose::Internal iliac artery ligation (IIAL) has been used as a damage control procedure to treat hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture for many years. However, there is ongoing debate regarding the effectiveness and safety of this hemostatic method. Therefore, we performed a systematic literature review to assess the efficacy and safety of IIAL for pelvic fracture hemostasis.Methods::Three major databases, PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar, were searched to screen eligible original studies published in English journals. Two reviewers independently read the titles, abstracts, and full texts of all literature. Articles were included if they reported the use and effects of IIAL.Results::A total of 171 articles were initially identified, with 22 fully meeting the inclusion criteria. Among the analyzed cases, up to 66.7% of patients had associated abdominal and pelvic organ injuries, with the urethra being the most frequently injured organ, followed by the bowel. The outcomes of IIAL for achieving hemostasis in pelvic fractures were found to be satisfactory, with an effective rate of 80%. Hemorrhagic shock was the leading cause of death, followed by craniocerebral injury. Notably, no reports of ischemic complications involving the pelvic organs due to IIAL were found.Conclusion::IIAL has a good effect in treating hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture without the risk of pelvic organ ischemia. This procedure should be considered a priority for hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture patients with abdominal organ injuries.
9.Epidemiological characteristics of early-onset colorectal cancer: a prospective cohort study from a single center
Tian JIN ; Yingshuang ZHU ; Chengcheng LIU ; Xing XU ; Wei LU ; Qian XIAO ; Kefeng DING ; Shu ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2024;27(5):457-463
Objective:To explore the differences in distribution of colorectal cancer-related risk factors between patients with early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) and those with late-onset colorectal cancer (LOCRC) in a Chinese cohort, and to provide reference and guidance for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of EOCRC.Methods:Using data from the National Colorectal Cancer Cohort study cohort, 5377 patients with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer (CRC) attending the Department of Colorectal Surgery and Oncology of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine from June 2018 to February 2023 were included in the study cohort. Questionnaires capturing epidemiological features, including lifestyle and dietary habits, were administered. The patients were divided into two groups, the cut-off age being 50 years. Those aged ≥50 years were defined as having LOCRC and those aged <50 years as having EOCRC. Wilcoxon (continuous variates) or χ 2 tests (categorical variates) were performed to compare differences in epidemiological features. Results:A total of 3799 people who had completed the questionnaire were included in this study, 491 of whom had EOCRC and 3308 LOCRC. The response rate to the questionnaire was 70.7%. The median ages of patients in the EOCRC and LOCRC groups were 43 and 66 years, respectively. There was a higher proportion of female patients (48.5% [253/491] vs. 35.8% [1184/3308], χ 2=28.8, P<0.001) in the EOCRC than the LOCRC group. Patients with EOCRC and lower body mass index (medium 22.1 kg/m 2 vs. 22.9 kg/m 2, W=744 793, P=0.005) and lower proportion of abdominal obesity (87.2% [428/491] vs. 93.8% [3103/3308], χ 2=38.3, P<0.001). Patients with EORC significantly less commonly reported a history of hypertension (5.9% [29/491] vs. 41.6% [1375/3308], χ 2=231.8, P<0.001), diabetes (1.4% [7/491] vs. 14.4% [476/3308], χ 2=63.6, P<0.001) and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (0.8% [4/491] vs. 7.3% [241/3308], χ 2=28.6, P<0.001). However, the proportion of patients with a family history of CRC was significantly higher ( P<0.05) in the EOCRC group (10.2% [50/491] vs. 6.9% [227/3 308], χ 2=6.5, P=0.010]. In terms of lifestyle, patients with EOCRC had shorter sleep duration (median: 8.0 hours vs. 8.5 hours, W=578 989, P<0.001), and were less likely to participate in physical exercise (29.5% [145/491] vs. 38.7% [1281/3308] χ 2=15.0, P<0.001) or engage in physical work (65.2% [320/491] vs. 74.1% [2450/3308], χ 2=16.7, P<0.001). Meanwhile, in the EOCRC group a lower percentage of patients were smokers (29.3% [144/491] vs. 42.7% [1411/3308], χ 2=46.9, P<0.001) and they smoked less (median 17.6 pack/year vs. 30.0 pack/year,W=55 850, P<0.001). Fewer patients in the EOCRC group habitually drank alcohol (21.0% [103/491] vs. 38.0% [1257/3308], χ 2=57.5, P<0.001) or tea (17.5% [86/491] vs. 28.7% [948/3308], χ 2=26.2, P<0.001) than in the LOCRC group. Compared with the LOCRC group, patients with EOCRC had a higher frequency of intake of fresh meat, fresh fruit, eggs, and dairy products and a lower frequency of intake of preserved meat and pickled vegetables; these differences are statistically significant (all P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in consumption of fresh vegetables or a high-sugar diet between the two groups (both P>0.05). Conclusions:This study highlights disparities in adverse lifestyle and dietary habits between patients in China with EOCRC versus LOCRC.
10.Design,numerical simulation and experimental study of novel oxygenator
Ming-Hao YUE ; Shi-Yao ZHANG ; Ji-Nian LI ; Hui-Chao LIU ; Zi-Hua SU ; Ya-Wei WANG ; Zeng-Sheng CHEN ; Shi-Hang LIN ; Jin-Yu LI ; Ya-Ke CHENG ; Yong-Fei HU ; Cun-Ding JIA ; Ming-Zhou XU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2024;45(3):23-28
Objective To design a novel oxygenator to solve the existing problems of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)machine in high transmembrane pressure difference,low efficiency of blood oxygen exchange and susceptibility to thrombosis.Methods The main body of the oxygenator vascular access flow field was gifted with a flat cylindrical shape.The topology of the vascular access was modeled in three dimensions,and the whole flow field was cut into a blood inlet section,an inlet buffer,a heat exchange zone,a blood oxygen exchange zone,an outlet buffer and a blood outlet section.The oxygenator was compared with Quadrox oxygenator by means of ANSYS FLUENT-based simulation and prototype experiments.Results Simulation calculations showed the oxygenator designed was comparable to the clinically used ones in general,and gained advantages in transmembrane pressure difference,blood oxygen exchange and flow uniformity.Experimental results indicated that the oxygenator behaved better than Quadrox oxygenator in transmembrane pressure difference and blood oxygen exchange.Conclusion The oxygenator has advantages in transmem-brane pressure difference,temperature change,blood oxygen ex-change and low probability of thrombosis.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2024,45(3):23-28]

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