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Objective To study the histomorphology structure of the femur in adult horses and adults, analyze the histological features and establish the method of identifying the species between humans and horses. Methods The 4 cm mid-diaphyseal segment of the right femur from adult human at autopsy was obtained. At the same time, the right femur of the horse was collected and the middle section was obtained about 4cm. After decalcification, a bone tissue section about 25 μm in thickness was obtained. Observe under an optical microscope, images under a microscope were input into a computer, and 25 indicators were selected for stepwise discriminant analysis. Results Significant differences between horses and human were observed on 13 indicators such as number of Haversian system and Haversian system diameter. Mathematical model for species identification was established based on these indicators. After a blind test,the discrimination reaches 99.6%. Conclusion Horse and human femur histological structure have obvious species characteristics and the established discriminant equation can effectively identify horses and human femur fragments.
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Aim To investigate ALEX1 gene expres-sion in cervical cancer tissues and adjacent non-can-cerous tissues, and to explore the ALEX1 genetic influ-ence on cell proliferation,cycle and apoptosis of human cervical cancer cell line HeLa. Methods ALEX1 protein expression in cervical cancers and in non-can-cerous cervical tissues was evaluated using immunohis-tochemical method. A small interference RNA targeting ALEX1 gene was transfected into HeLa cells′, and the effect of ALEX1 interference on HeLa cells′ cycle and apoptosis was analysed by flow cytometry. The effect of ALEX1 interference on HeLa cells′ proliferation and sensitivity to resveratrol was analysed by CCK-8 assay. Results ALEX1 protein expression was significantly increased in cervical cancer tissues compared with non-cancerous tissues. HeLa cells′proliferation was inhibi-ted compared with control group and blank group. He-La cells′ sensitivity to resveratrol was enhanced com-pared with control group blank group. Conclution SiRNA silencing of ALEX1 gene could significantly in-hibit HeLa cells′ proliferation and enhance resveratrol ability of inhibiting HeLa cells′proliferation.
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Objective:To investigate the effects of ALEX1 overexpression on cell proliferation and apoptosis of human breast cancer cell line MCF-7.Methods: MCF-7 cells were infected recombinant lentivirus LV5-ALEX1 and the negative control lentivirus LV5-NC,respectively.After 72 h, the expression of ALEX1 was detected by Real-Time PCR and Western blot.CCK8 assay were performed to observe the proliferation ability after 24 h, 48 h, 72 h, 96 h.The effect of overexpression ALEX1 on apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry.The level of Bax,BCL-2 and active caspase3 was detected by Western blot.Results:The mRNA level of ALEX1 markedly increased after 72 h(165.81±12.14 vs 52.29±2.32,P<0.01).In CCK8 assay,the results revealed that the cell pro-liferation was inhibited compared with control group in 48 h,72 h,96 h( P<0.05).The results revealed that overexpression of ALEX1 enhanced MCF-7 apoptosis(20.55%±2.50 % vs 3.60%±1.614%,P<0.05).The results by Western blot showed that the protein levels of Bax and active caspase were increased in LV5-ALEX1 group compared with LV5-NC group.However,the protein levels of BCL-2 was decreased in LV5-ALEX1 group compared with LV5-NC group.Conclusion:Overexpression of ALEX1 significantly reduced MCF-7 cancer cells proliferation and induced MCF-7 cells apoptosis.
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Objective To observe the antioxidative dosage-effect relationship of grape seed proanthocyanidin extract (GSPE). Methods The mice were randomly divided into seven groups:blank group, model group, 5 mg/kg GSPE group, 15 mg/kg GSPE group, 45 mg/kg GSPE group, 135 mg/kg GSPE group and 405 mg/kg GSPE group. The mice in blank group were dealt with saline solution by intraperitoneal injection, the others were dealt with D-galactose (120 mg/kg) by intraperitoneal injection for seven weeks to make oxidative damage model. Meanwhile, the mice were given corresponding dose of the drug. Subsequently the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) and activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the serum were measured to observe the antioxidative dosage-effect relationship of GSPE. Results The 45, 135, 405 mg/kg GSPE group reduced the MDA level, and the 15, 45, 135, 405 mg/kg GSPE group increased the SOD activity. Conclusion GSPE has significant antioxidant activity on mice dealt with D-galactose above the dose of 15 mg/kg, suggesting that the clinical use of GSPE should guarantee a certain dose to play a good antioxidant effect.
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Objective To observe the antioxidative dosage-effect relationship of Marigold lutein, and provide experimental data for clinical use. Methods The mice were randomly divided into seven groups:blank control group, model control group, 1 mg/kg lutein group, 5 mg/kg lutein group, 25 mg/kg lutein group, 125 mg/kg lutein group and 625 mg/kg lutein group. The mice in blank control group were dealt with saline solution by intraperitoneal injection, the others were dealt with D-galactose (120 mg/kg) by intraperitoneal injection for seven weeks to make oxidative damage model, meanwhile the mice were given corresponding dose of the drug. Subsequently, the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) and activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the serum were measured, and the antioxidative dosage-effect relationship was observed. Results The 1, 5, 25 mg/kg lutein reduced the MDA level and increased SOD activity, and the 125, 625 mg/kg dose of lutein did not show significant antioxidant activity. Conclusion Lutein has significant antioxidant activity in mouse dealt with D-galactose within the dose range of 1-25 mg/kg. The results suggest that the clinical dosage range of lutein should be kept within reasonable limits.