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Objective@#The Chinese version of the Multidimensional Bullying Victimization Scale (MBVS) was revised, and its reliability, validity and cross gender equivalence were tested in Chinese adolescents.@*Methods@#A total of 2 279 adolescents were investigated by using convenient cluster sampling method from April to May 2021, 1 500 adolescents were followed to complete the retest of Chinese version of MBVS after 4-6 weeks. Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire Victim (OBVQ-V) and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) were used as the criterion related validity instrument.@*Results@#Exploratory factor analysis extracted 4 factors with a cumulative variance interpretation rate of 58.34%. Results of CFA supports the hypothesis of 4 factor model( χ 2/df=8.64, CFI=0.93, TLI=0.92, RMSEA =0.06), and the 4 dimensions included direct bullying, indirect bullying, evaluative bullying and relationship bullying. The correlation coefficient between MBVS and OBVQ-V was 0.59, between MBVS and CES-D was 0.32. The internal consistency reliability was 0.92 and the test retest reliability was 0.72. The cross gender equivalence hypothesis of the scale was valid.@*Conclusion@#The Chinese version of MBVS has good reliability and validity, as well as gender equivalence and could be recommended for adolescent bullying screening.
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Objective@#To explore the correlation of non-coding RNA and the tumor-associated antigen midkine (MK) in SKOV3cells and the clinical significance for diagnosis of ovarian cancer. @*Methods@#The Agilent′s gene chips (miRNAs chip and lncRNAs chip) were used to analyze the differential expression of miRNAs and lncRNAs in both MK-overexpressing SKOV3-MK cells and the control SKOV3-Con cells to screen the potential biomarkers in ovarian cancer. The clinical significance of midkine in the serum and tissues samples was analyzed for the patients with ovarian cancer by quantitative PCR combined with clinical data. @*Results@#Compared with control SKOV3-con cells, MK overexpression significantly promoted the expressions of 11 miRNAs and 7 lncRNAs in SKOV3 cells (P＜0.01, ratio＞3 fold), reduced the expressions of 8 miRNAs and 13 lncRNAs (P＜0.01, ratio＜0.3). Results of qPCR showed that the expression level of miR489 was significantly lower in ovarian cancer tissues than that of the contralateral normal ovarian tissues, while HOTAIR was significantly elevated (P＜0.05). The expression level of HOTAIR in the serum of ovarian cancer patients was significantly higher than that in healthy controls group with same age (0.036±0.024 vs 0.019±0.020, P=0.002). ROC curve analysis of HOTAIR showed that the specificity was 66.7%, the sensitivity was 75.6% and the AUC value was 0.749 as a marker for serum detection of ovarian cancer when the cutoff value was 0.017 6. @*Conclusion@#Long-chain non-coding RNA HOTAIR may be served as a potential biomarker in serum of ovarian cancer patients.
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Objective@#To investigate the expression levels of long non-coding RNA LincROR in plasma and tissues of ovarian cancer patients and its value in the screening of ovarian cancer. @*Methods@#The plasma samples from 30 healthy women, 56 cases of ovarian cysts, 23 cases of endometriosis, 38 cases of endometrial carcinoma, 35 cases of cervical cancer, 42 cases of ovarian cancer, 21 cases of ovarian cancer after operation and 26 cases of ovarian cancer after chemotherapy were collected, and the expression levels of LincROR in these samples were detected by quantitative PCR. The diagnostic value of LincROR in common clinical gynecological diseases was evaluated combined with clinical data. @*Results@#The expression levels of LincROR in plasma of ovarian cancer patients (2.90± 4.42 ) were significantly higher than that in healthy women (0.23±0.28) and the patients with benign ovarian cysts (0.62±0.55, P ＜ 0.01 ). The results of ROC curve analysis showed that the diagnostic value of plasma LincROR in the screening of breast cancer was better than that of CA125, CA199, CA153, AFP and CEA. The sensitivity and specificity of combined screening of LincROR and CA125 for ovarian cancer were 89.7% and 86.7%, respectively (AUCROC=0.918, 95% CI :0.817-0.973). In addition, the expression levels of plasma LincROR in the postoperative patients were significantly lower than that in the ovarian cancer patients without any treatment (0.50±1.72 vs 2.90±4.42, P ＜0.01). The ROC curve analysis showed that plasma LincROR was more sensitive than CA125 in evaluating the efficacy of chemotherapy for ovarian cancer (AUCROC: 0.866 vs 0.738). @*Conclusion@#LincROR is expected to be an ideal biomarker for the screening of ovarian cancer, and has potential clinical value in evaluating the efficacy of chemotherapy for ovarian cancer. Combination of LincROR with CA125 may improve the sensitivity and specificity of the screening of ovarian cancer
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BACKGROUND: It has been reported that human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells can be induced to differentiate into hepatocyte-like cells with the function of albumin synthesis and urea secretion in vitro.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the potential of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells differentiating into hepatocyte-like cells in vitro.METHODS: Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells were isolated from the subcutaneous fat of hepatitis B virus infection patients by collagenase digestion and adherent method. Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells were induced by three-phase induction method and observed morphologically. The expression levels of alpha-fetoprotein, albumin and cytokeratin 18 were detected by immunohistochemical staining and glycogen synthesis function was detected by glycogen staining method.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Most of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells induced by three-phase induction method were differentiated into hepatocyte-like cells with polygonal morphology. Immunohistochemistry staining results showed that hepatocyte-like cells expressed alpha-fetoprotein, albumin and cytokeratin 18, and the expression levels of albumin and cytokeratin 18 increased with the culture time. The induced cells had the function of glycogen synthesis and were positive for periodic acid Schiff staining. These results showed that the subcutaneous adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells could be induced into functional hepatocyte-like cells in hepatitis B virus infection patients.
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Objective:To obtain the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), complete phenotypic identification and successfully transfect rat BMSCs by recombinant plasmid pEGFP/Ang-1. Methods:BMSCs were isolated from bone marrow using density gradient centrifugation method and adherence screening method, and purified. Then the recombinant plasmid pEGFP/Ang-1 was used to transfect BMSCs and the positive clones were obtained by the screen of G418 and observed under light microscopy inversely. Green fluorescent exhibited by protein was enhanced to measure the change time of the expression amount of Ang-1. Results: BMSCs cell lines were obtained successfully by adherence screening method and density gradient centrifugation. Ang-1 recombinant plasmid was transfected smoothly into rat BMSCs, which can express Ang-1 for 3 d and decreased after 7 d. Conclusions:Adherence screening method and density gradient centrifugation can be effective methods to obtain BMSCs with high purity and rapid proliferation. Besides, the expression of transfected recombinant plasmid pEGFP/Ang-1 in rat BMSCs is satisfactory.
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Objective To study the effects on inhibit tumor growth and enhance immune function of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide(GLP)combined with low-dose cisplatin in tumor-bearing mice.Methods 2 × 106 Lewis cells in 0.1 mL PBS were injected subcutaneously into the flanks of healthy female BALB/c nude mice (5～6 weeks old).When the tumor volume reached 100 mm3,mice were randomly assigned to 4 groups,control group (Oral gavage of 0.5 ml PBS and intraperitoneal injection of 0.5 ml),GLP group (gavage once every two days,40 mg/kg GLP in 0.5 ml),cisplatin group (intraperitoneal injection once every two days,2 mg/kg cisplatin in 0.5 ml) and the combination group (such as the above dose of cisplatin and GLP).After the treatment regimen was complete,the mice were sacrificed,and the tumors were removed,photographed,weighed,and prepared for histological analysis.The immune cells in spleen and peripheral blood were analyzed by flow cytometry.Results GLP can effectively increase anti-tumor effect of the small dose cisplatin,improve the survival of tumor-bearing mice,promote Th cells convert to Th1 in peripheral blood,increased the expression of CD 11c + on DC cell surface (GLP group 4.59％ VS the control group 1.06％,the combined group 7.21％ VS the cisplatin group 2.8％).Conclusion GLP can improve the immune function of tumor-bearing mice,had synergistic anti-tumor growth with low dose cisplatin,moreover,reduce renal toxic effects of cisplatin.
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Objective: Proto-oncogene Zbtb7A has been characterized as a molecular switch in the process of cancer initiation and development.Our goal is to obtain the POZ domain of the Zbtb7A protein and prepare its polyclonal antibodies.Methods: We optimized the coding sequence of the POZ domain according to the codon bias of E.coli and synthesized the sequence with two-step PCR,which was then introduced into the pET-26b(+) vector to express the protein.The recombinant protein was analyzed by 15% SDS-PAGE and the corresponding band was cut out from gel.The minced gel slice that contained the POZ domain protein was injected to immunize rabbits.The collected rabbit antiserum was purified using the saturated ammonium sulfate method in combination with protein G antibody purification,and the purified polyclonal antibodies was evaluated by Western blot.Results: The optimized sequence of the POZ domain was correctly obtained and successfully constructed into the pET-26b(+) vector.After induction,an expected protein band about 14 KD was detected on 15% SDS-PAGE,and highly purified polyclonal antibodies were obtained,which were specifically bound to human Zbtb7A.Conclusion: The obtained recombinant protein of the POZ domain and its polyclonal antibodies can be used for further studies of Zbtb7A.