Research progress on kidney injury induced by PM2.5 exposure / 预防医学

Abstract@#Exposure to atmospheric PM2.5 is closely related to the morbidity and mortality of kidney diseases such as chronic kidney disease, membranous nephropathy and kidney cancer. Acute and chronic PM2.5 exposure lead to the damage of glomerular filtration and kidney tissue of mice. PM2.5 induces cellular oxidative stress, inflammatory response, endoplasmic reticulum stress, renin angiotensin system and bradykinin system activation, so that causes renal blood vessel and tissue damage, decreases glomerular filtration rate and clearance capacity, and mediates the occurrence of kidney damage and diseases. This article reviews the studies into the impact of PM2.5 on kidney and its mechanism form 2016 to 2020, so as to provide the basis for the prevention and treatment of kidney injury induced by PM2.5.

Subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord with concomitant autoimmune disease: report of 2 cases

The etiology of subacute combined degeneration (SCD) of the spinal cord is closely associated with vitamin B12 (VitB12) deficiency. The clinical manifestations of SCD are complex and vary substantially. Due to some SCD patients with atypical manifestations and concomitant autoimmune disorders, the probability of misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis is still relatively high in the early stage. We report the cases of two patients who were missed or misdiagnosed at another hospital because of the normal initial VitB12 level and partial overlap of clinical manifestations, finally diagnosed as SCD with atypical manifestations and concomitant autoimmune disorders, pharyngeal-cervical-brachial Guillain-Barre syndrome in Case 1 and SCD with autoimmune thyroiditis in Case 2. After undergoing corresponding treatment, death was reported in Case 1 and improvement in Case 2. Analysis of the clinical manifestations and investigation of the underlying pathogenesis in such patients could help improve the rate of early diagnosis and allow timely treatment of SCD, thereby preventing disease progression and poor clinical outcomes.

Establishment of endometriotic models: the past and future / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

Endometriosis is a prevalent chronic disease that affects approximately 6% to 10% of reproductive-aged women. Although numerous researchers have endeavored to explore the etiology of endometriosis over a century, its etiology still remains an enigma. The exploration of pathophysiologic mechanism and novel therapy for endometriosis depends on ideal endometriotic models. In the previous decade, various endometriotic models have been established; therefore, we made a conclusion for available information on these models. This review summarized the common experimental models used in endometriotic studies, including their origins, characteristics, applications, and limitations. Endometriotic models played an important role in studying etiologies and novel treatments of endometriosis during the last decades. Among them, animal models and endometriotic cell lines were viewed as most common studying tools to explore the intrinsic entities of endometriosis. In addition, endometrial organoid also emerged and was regarded as an ideal studying tool for endometriosis research. Different research models collectively complement each other to advance the endometriosis research. The successful establishment of endometrial organoids means that organoids are expected to become an ideal model for studying endometriosis in the future.

Study on the optimal keV and contrast agent concentration in coronary stents with a dual-layer spectral detector CT in vitro / 中华放射学杂志

Objective:To investigate the optimal monoenergetic level of spectral reconstructions and contrast agent concentration for the structure and lumen of isolated coronary stents on a dual-layer spectral detector CT (DLCT).Methods:Eighteen scaffolds of different materials were implanted into the artificial simulated coronary artery, and were filled with conventional and low concentration contrast agents (1/2 of the conventional dose). Spectral CT scan was performed, and 50-100 keV (interval 10 keV) and 120 keV single-level reconstruction were performed at the conventional concentration and low concentration, which were recorded as A 50-100, 120 keV group and B 50-100, 120 keV group respectively; Another group of conventional concentration data was reconstructed with conventional iDose 4, which was recorded as conv group. The image was evaluated subjectively, including stent structure score (Likert 5-score) and stent lumen score (Likert 4-score); objective evaluation, including background noise, contrast noise ratio (CNR) and stent inner diameter difference (AlN). The differences of subjective and objective evaluation indexes were analyzed. Results:The stent structure scores of A 80, 90 keV group [(3.56±0.64), (4.11±0.58) points] and B 90 keV group [(3.61±0.50) points] were significantly better than those of other groups ( P<0.01), and the A 90 keV group had the highest score. The scores of stent lumen in A 70 keV group [(3.61±0.50) points] and B 70 keV group [(3.47±0.63) points] were significantly better than other groups ( P<0.01), and the score of A 70 keV group was the highest. There was no significant difference in noise, CNR and AlN ( F=1.67, 0.15, 1.16, P>0.05). The main effect analysis was energy level, there were significant differences in noise, CNR and AlN between groups a, B and conv ( F=83.74, 23.95, 24.63, P<0.01). A 70, 80, 90 keV group [(11.43±0.48), (11.81±0.34), (12.01±0.33) HU] and B 70, 80, 90 keV group [(11.50±0.31), (11.58±0.18), (12.13±0.30) HU], image background noise was significantly lower than other groups ( P<0.01). There was no significant difference between the six groups ( P>0.05). The noise of A 70 keV group was the least. The CNR in stent lumen of A 50, 60, 70 keV groups (26.85±5.19, 26.03±4.29, 24.46±5.40) and B 50, 60, 70 keV groups (25.88±5.67, 24.18±5.46, 24.91±7.67) was significantly higher than that of other groups ( P<0.01). The highest CNR value was found in A 50 keV group. The AlN value of A 90, 100, 120 keVgroup [(32.22±6.16) %, (30.79±5.55) %, (27.05±4.47)%] was higher than that of conv group [(41.76±6.00)%], the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.01). The AlN values of A 90, 100, 120 keV group and B 90, 100, 120 keV group [(34.34±5.73)%, (33.95±5.46)%, (33.92±5.45)%] were lower than those of other subgroups, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.01). There was no statistically significant difference between the six groups ( P>0.05). The AlN of A 120 keV group was the lowest. Conclusions:Regarding stent phantom imaging, DLCT monoenergetic imaging was better than conventional mixed energy imaging. When DLCT scanning was performed, 90 keV (structure) and 70 keV (lumen) combined reconstruction could not reduce the imaging quality when the concentration was halved.

The establishment of ICU transitional care program / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To establish ICU transitional care program.Methods:Delphi method was used to interview 25 experts and two rounds of mailing interview were taken.Results:The returning rates of two rounds of mailing were both 100%. The authority coefficient of the experts was 0.808, and coordination coefficient of experts ′ opinion was 0.179. The program included 7 first level indexes, 8 second level indexes, and 40 third level indexes, including purpose, nursing object, implementer, time point, place, nursing content and evaluation indicators. According to different time points, it was divided to three phases: before, during, and after transfer from the ICU to a general ward. Conclusions:The program developed in this study is scientific and reliable, which can provide some reference for the practice and research of ICU transitional care in China.

Identification of critical degree of emergency hypoxemia patients based on pulse oxygen saturation / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective@#To explore the risk stratification of pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2) in patients with emergency hypoxemia patients, and to provide evidence for the identification of critical illness.@*Methods@#Self-designed clinical data registration form for patients with emergency hypoxemia, and prospective collection of 344 hypoxemia patients in the emergency department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital from March to April in 2018, including baseline data (name, gender, age, ID number, date, registration time), hospitalization method, past history, patient complaint and diagnosis, triage level, SpO2, whether to enter the rescue room, etc.@*Results@#All of 344 emergency hypoxemia patients, there were 163 cases (21.2%) of ambulances, and 107 cases (31.1%) of patients requiring immediate rescue. There were 54 cases (25.7%) and 53 cases (39.6%) in need of immediate rescue in day shift (8:00-20:00) and night shift (20:00-8:00 next day), with 9:00-10:00, 14:00-15:00, 20:00-24:00 in the majority. There was a statistical difference in the way of hospitalization, triage, and SpO2 (χ2=29.537, 25.780, t=4.722, all P<0.05) . SpO2 risk stratification was 0.905 in patients without pulmonary disease, and SpO2 risk stratification in patients with lung disease was 0.765.@*Conclusions@#Patients with hypoxemia account for a certain proportion in the emergency department and are in critical condition. The degree of critical condition of patients can be evaluated based on whether they have lung diseases, and the risk stratification of patients can be accurately determined with the help of SpO2, so as to further guide the hierarchical treatment measures for patients with emergency hypoxemia and rationally optimize the allocation of emergency resources.

Identification of critical degree of emergency hypoxemia patients based on pulse oxygen saturation / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To explore the risk stratification of pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2) in patients with emergency hypoxemia patients, and to provide evidence for the identification of critical illness. Methods Self-designed clinical data registration form for patients with emergency hypoxemia , and prospective collection of 344 hypoxemia patients in the emergency department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital from March to April in 2018, including baseline data (name, gender, age, ID number, date, registration time), hospitalization method, past history, patient complaint and diagnosis, triage level, SpO2, whether to enter the rescue room, etc. Results All of 344 emergency hypoxemia patients, there were 163 cases (21.2% ) of ambulances, and 107 cases (31.1% ) of patients requiring immediate rescue. There were 54 cases (25.7%) and 53 cases (39.6%) in need of immediate rescue in day shift (8:00-20:00) and night shift (20:00-8:00 next day), with 9:00-10:00, 14:00-15:00, 20:00-24:00 in the majority. There was a statistical difference in the way of hospitalization, triage, and SpO(2 25.780, t=4.722, all P<0.05). SpO2 risk stratification was 0.905 in patients without pulmonary disease, and SpO2 risk stratification in patients with lung disease was 0.765. Conclusions Patients with hypoxemia account for a certain proportion in the emergency department and are in critical condition. The degree of critical condition of patients can be evaluated based on whether they have lung diseases, and the risk stratification of patients can be accurately determined with the help of SpO2, so as to further guide the hierarchical treatment measures for patients with emergency hypoxemia and rationally optimize the χ2=29.537, allocation of emergency resources.

Preparation of antibody against mouse UPF1 and the expression of UPF1 in adipose cell differentiation / 基础医学与临床

Objective To prepare polyclonal antibodies against mouse UPF1 protein and to investigate the expression of UPF1 protein during adipocyte differentiation. Methods UPF1 protein expression vector was constructed to prepare and purify rabbit UPF1 antibody. The differentation of 3T3-L1 cells was induced and the expression of UPF1 was detected by CoIP. Results 1)High specific mUPF1 polyclonal antibody was prepared and the titer of this anti-body reached 640 000;2)The expression of UPF1 protein did not change during adipogenesis;3)In the process of adipocyte differentiation,interaction of UPF1 and UPF2 was increased. Conclusions 1)The polyclonal antibodies prepared by using 550 amino acids at the C terminal of mUPF1 protein could effectively recognize intact mUPF1 pro-tein;2)The interaction of UPF1 protein with UPF2 protein during adipocyte differentiation is enhanced.

Quantitative Determination of Arsenic Species in Feed Using Liquid Chromatography-Hydride Generation Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry / 分析化学

A sensitive and rapid method using liquid chromatography-hydride generation atomic fluorescence spectrometry (HPLC-HG-AFS) was developed for the simultaneous determination of seven arsenic species As3+, As5+,MMA, DMA, p-ASA, 4-OH and ROX in feeds. The isolation of the analytes from feed samples was accomplished using methanol water (1:1, V/V). The target compounds were separated on a PRP-X100 anion exchange column and then analyzed by HG-AFS. The mobile phase was 15 mmol/L (NH4)2HPO4and 10 mmol/L potassium acid phthalate. Good linearity was obtained for all of the seven arsenic species, with linear coefficients higher than 0.9964. The LODs of the seven arsenic species were between 5 and 30 μg/kg. Average recoveries for the seven analytes were in the ranges of 76.3%-108.1%, with intra- and inter-day repeatability lower than 7.7% and 17.4%,respectively. This validated method was successively applied to the determination of arsenic species in feed. This method was sensitive,simple,cheap and low operation cost,and could be used for the determination of the arsenicspecies in feeds.

Salvianolic acid B ameliorates cardiac hypertrophy in T2 DM mice by activating PPARα / 中国药理学通报

Aim To investigate the protective role of salvianolic acid B ( Sal B ) on cardiac hypertrophy in type 2 diabetes mice , and to explore its influence on peroxisome proliferator activated receptors-α( PPARα) .Methods The type 2 diabetes melitus ( T2DM) mouse model was established by 4 weeks ' high fat diets feeding and one time STZ intraperitoneal injection .The animals were randomly divided into:control, T2DM, T2DM+SalB(100 mg· kg -1 · d-1 ) and Sal B(100 mg· kg -1 · d-1 ) groups.Eight weeks later, heart weight, tibial length, cross section area of cardiomyocytes , protein expression of PPARαin heart tissue were recorded .In vitro, high glucose and high insulin ( HGI ) were used to induce hypertrophic growth in cultured neonatal rat cardiomyocytes ( NRC-Ms) .And cell surface area , 3 H-leucine incorporation , 3 H-D-glucose uptake and PPARαprotein level were measured to observe the effect of Sal B and MK 886, a PPARαinhibitor.Results In T2DM model mice, Sal B could lower heart weight/tibial length and cross sec-tion area of cardiomyocytes , while PPARαprotein level in hearts were improved .In cultured cardiomyocytes , Sal B ( 10 ～100 μmol · L-1 ) ameliorated the in-creased levels of cell surface area ,3 H-leucine incorpo-ration and improved the decreased 3 H-D-glucose up-take and PPARαexpression induced by HGI . But those function could be abolished by MK 886.Conclu-sion Sal B ameliorates cardiac hypertrophy in T 2DM mice, which may be related to its function on PPARαactivation .

Identification of Circular RNAs as a Novel Biomarker for Ovarian Endometriosis / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>Background</b>Endometriosis is a challenging disease with symptoms such as dysmenorrhea and infertility. However, its etiology is still vague and there is still no effective markers or treatment. This study aimed to profile the circular RNAs (circRNAs) expressed in eutopic endometrium from patients with ovarian endometriosis and explore potential clues to the pathogenesis of endometriosis, providing an evidence for clinical diagnosis and treatment.</p><p><b>Methods</b>A total of 63 clinical samples, including control endometrium (n = 22) and eutopic endometrium (n = 41), were collected from Peking Union Medical College Hospital between May 1, 2016, and December 31, 2016. Of them, four samples in each group were used for circRNA microarray. Then, four upregulated circRNAs were screened out for quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) validation. After that, bioinformatics analysis was performed to predict miRNAs targeted by validated circRNAs and investigate the circRNA-miRNA-mRNA interactions.</p><p><b>Results</b>Among 88 differentially expressed circRNAs, 11 were upregulated and 77 were downregulated in eutopic endometrium of patients with endometriosis. qRT-PCR validation results for two upregulated circRNAs (circ_0004712 and circ_0002198) matched the microarray results. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of circ_0002198 for distinguishing ovarian endometriosis was 0.846 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.752-0.939; P < 0.001) while that of circ_0004712 was 0.704 (95% CI: 0.571-0.837; P = 0.008). On the basis of target prediction, we depicted the molecular interactions between the identified circRNAs and their dominant target miRNAs, as well as constructed a circRNA-miRNA-mRNA network.</p><p><b>Conclusions</b>This study provides evidence that circRNAs are differentially expressed between eutopic and normal endometrium, which suggests that circRNAs are candidate factors in the activation of endometriosis. circ_0002198 and circ_0004712 may be potential novel biomarkers for the diagnosis of ovarian endometriosis.</p>

Effects of liraglutide on glucose induced expression of miRNA-146b-3p, inflammatory factors and COX-2 in human umbilical vein endothelial cells / 上海交通大学学报（医学版）

Objective • To investigate the effects of liraglutide on glucose induced expression of miRNA-146b-3p, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Methods • HUVECs were grown in the medium with glucose of high concentration (25 mmol/L) or normal concentration (7 mmol/L) for 24 h, then stimulated with liraglutide. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was performed to detect the expression of miR-146b-3p, IL-6, TNF-α and COX-2. The expression of IL-6, TNF-α and COX-2 were detected after HUVECs were transfected with anti-miR-146b-3p. Results • The expression of miR-146b-3p was decreased in high glucose induced cells, while the expression of IL-6, TNF-α and COX-2 were increased. Silenced expression of miR-146b-3p increased the expression of IL-6, TNF-α and COX-2. Liraglutide increased the expression of miR-146b-3p and decreased the expression of IL-6, TNF-α and COX-2 in high glucose induced cells. Conclusion • Liraglutide may relieve inflammation and improve vascular endothelial function in hyperglycemia condition through regulating miR-146b-3p to decrease expression of IL-6, TNF-α and COX-2.

Clinical efficacy of digital flexible reteroscope and modular flexible ureteroscope combined with holmium laser lithotripsy for subrenal calyx calculus / 中国内镜杂志

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of flexible ureteroscopy combined with holmium laser lithotripsy for the treatment of subrenal calyx calculus, and comparing with digital flexible ureteroscope and modular flexible ureteroscope with holmium lithotripsy for the difference of the efficacy of the treatment of subrenal calyx calculus. Methods Review of the clinical data of 93 patients with subrenal calyx calculus, of which 48 cases were treated with digital flexible ureteroscope (digital flexible ureteroscope group, DFU group), 45 cases with modular flexible ureteroscope treatment (modular flexible ureteroscope group, MFU group), lithotripsy effect and complications were compared between the two groups. Results The mean operation time, one-session stone-free rate were significantly different between the two groups (P < 0.05). No significant differences in hospital stay, the success rate of looking for calculus, complication and hospitalization expense (P > 0.05). Conclusion With digital flexible ureteroscope and modular flexible ureteroscope treatment of subrenal calyx calculus all are safe and effective. The use of DFU than the use of MFU in the treatment of subrenal calyx calculus operation time is shorter, stone-free rateis higher, the effect is better. There is little difference between their hospitalization expenses, but the use of MFU can reduce the cost of the department.

Clinical efficacy of digital flexible reteroscope and modular flexible ureteroscope combined with holmium laser lithotripsy for subrenal calyx calculus / 中国内镜杂志

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of flexible ureteroscopy combined with holmium laser lithotripsy for the treatment of subrenal calyx calculus, and comparing with digital flexible ureteroscope and modular flexible ureteroscope with holmium lithotripsy for the difference of the efficacy of the treatment of subrenal calyx calculus. Methods Review of the clinical data of 93 patients with subrenal calyx calculus, of which 48 cases were treated with digital flexible ureteroscope (digital flexible ureteroscope group, DFU group), 45 cases with modular flexible ureteroscope treatment (modular flexible ureteroscope group, MFU group), lithotripsy effect and complications were compared between the two groups. Results The mean operation time, one-session stone-free rate were significantly different between the two groups (P < 0.05). No significant differences in hospital stay, the success rate of looking for calculus, complication and hospitalization expense (P > 0.05). Conclusion With digital flexible ureteroscope and modular flexible ureteroscope treatment of subrenal calyx calculus all are safe and effective. The use of DFU than the use of MFU in the treatment of subrenal calyx calculus operation time is shorter, stone-free rateis higher, the effect is better. There is little difference between their hospitalization expenses, but the use of MFU can reduce the cost of the department.

Impact of transfection with recombinant adenovirus vector-mediated Klotho gene on myocardial remodeling in a rat model of heart failure / 中华心血管病杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To assess the impact of transfection with recombinant adenovirus vector-mediated Klotho gene on myocardial remodeling in a rat model of heart failure (HF) by intraperitoneal injection of isoproterenol.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Rats were divided into 5 groups by table of exponential random numbers: normal control group, HF group, saline-control HF group, recombinant adenovirus vector transfection group (Ad.EGFP group, 2 × 10¹⁰ pfu, 0.5 ml/rat), pDC316-CMV-EGFP-rKlotho transfection group (Ad.Klotho group, n=5 each). Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was obtained by echocardiography, hemodynamic parameters obtained by multi-channel physiological recorder, myocardial tissue underwent pathohistological examination. Additionally, the green fluorescin expression was observed on frozen heart section. Myocardial fibrosis correlated gene expression including Klotho gene, collagen I and III was detected by real time-PCR. Moreover, plasma levels of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) were measured with ELISA.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Compared to saline control HF group, LVEF, LVSP and ±dp/dtmax were significantly increased, myocardial fibrosis and myocardial remodeling were significantly attenuated in the Ad. Klotho group and there was green fluorescin distribution in myocardial tissues of Ad. Klotho group. Klotho expression was down-regulated and collagen I and III expression was upregulated in HF rats compared to normal control group (all P<0.05) and these changes could be significantly reversed in Ad. Klotho group (all P<0.05). Plasma BNP level was also significantly lower in Ad. Klotho group than in HF group (P<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Klotho gene transfection could improve cardiac function and attenuate cardiac remodeling and reducing myocardial fibrosis.</p>

Quantitative Determination of Selenium Species in Se-enriched Yeast Using Liquid Chromatography-Hydride Generation Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry / 分析化学

A rapid and sensitive method has been developed for the simultaneous determination of four selenium species Se(Ⅵ), Se(Ⅵ), selenomethionine, and Se-methylselenocysteine in Se-enriched yeast by liquid chromatography-hydride generation atomic fluorescence spectrometry (HPLC-HG-AFS). The isolation of the analytes from yeast samples was accomplished by proteaseⅩⅣ and trypsin enzymatic digestion. The target compounds were separated on a PRP-X100 anion exchange column and analyzed by HG-AFS. The mobile phase was 20 mmol/L (NH4)2HPO4. Good linearity was obtained for all the selenium species, with linear correlation coefficients higher than 0. 9996. The LODs of the four species were between 0. 5 and 5. 0 μg/kg. Average recoveries for the four analytes were in the ranges of 82 . 5%-101 . 2%, with intra-and inter-day RSD lower than 8. 6% and 14. 5, respectively. The proposed analytical method is simple, sensitive, with low operation cost, making it applicable for the determination of the selenium species in Se-enriched feeds.

Antitumor efficacy of irinotecan-loaded galactosyl modified lipid bilayer-coated mesoporous silica nanoparticles against hepatocellular carcinoma cells / 药学学报

The purpose of this study is to prepare galactosyl modified lipid bilayer-coated mesoporous silica nanoparticles (GPEM) to enhance the antitumor efficacy against hepatocellular carcinoma cells. The irinotecan (CPT-11) loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) was coated with the Gal-P123 modified functional lipid bilayer by thin-film dispersion method. Nanoparticles were characterized with particle size, zeta potential, morphology and drug release in vitro. Afterwards, the cell uptake, intracellular concentration of CPT-11, cell apoptosis rate and cytotoxicity were evaluated on human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line Huh-7. The results showed that MSNs were coated with intact lipid bilayers and the nanoparticles had clear core-shell structure. GPEM is stable with the mean particle size of (78.01 +/- 2.04) nm. The low leakage rate in normal physiological conditions in vitro is contributed to the protection of stable lipid bilayer, and the fast drug release in acid environment due to the destruction of the lipid bilayer. On the cell level, the vector could improve the intracellular CPT-11 concentration by 4 times because of the functional lipid bilayer. The high CPT-11 concentration led to the increasement of apoptosis rate by 48.6%, and the reduction of half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values of CPT-11 by 2 times, indicating stronger cell cytotoxicity.

Vitro study on gene transfection efficiency of hyaluronic acid modified core-shell liponanoparticles in human retinal pigment epithelium cells / 药学学报

The aim of this study is to prepare hyaluronic acid (HA) modified core-shell liponanoparticles (pHA-LCS-NPs) as gene delivery system and investigate its gene transfection efficiency in human retinal pigment epithelium (ARPE-19) cells in vitro. The pHA-LCS-NPs was prepared by firstly hydrating dry lipid film with CS-NPs suspension to get LCS-NPs, then modifying the lipid bilayer with HA by amidation reaction between HA and dioleoyl phosphatidylethanolamine (DOPE). Its morphology, particle size and zeta potential were investigated. XTT assay was used to evaluate the cell safety of different vectors in vitro. The gene transfection efficiency of pHA-LCS-NPs modified with different contents of HA was investigated in ARPE-19 cells with green fluorescent protein (pEGFP) as the reporter gene. The results showed that the obtained pHA-LCS-NPs exhibited a clear core-shell structure with the average particles size of (214.9 +/- 7.2) nm and zeta potential of (-35 +/- 3.7) mV. The 24 h cumulative release of gene from pHA-LCS-NPs was less than 30%. After 48 h incubation, gene transfection efficiency of pHA-LCS-NPs/pEGFP was 1.81 times and 3.75 times higher than that of CS-NPs/pEGFP and naked pEGFP, respectively. Also no obvious cytotoxicity was observed on pHA-LCS-NPs. It suggested that the pHA-LCS-NPs might be promising non-viral gene delivery systems with high efficiency and low cytotoxicity.

Vitro study on gene transfection efficiency of hyaluronic acid modified core-shell liponanoparticles in human retinal pigment epithelium cells / 药学学报

The aim of this study is to prepare hyaluronic acid (HA) modified core-shell liponanoparticles (pHA-LCS-NPs) as gene delivery system and investigate its gene transfection efficiency in human retinal pigment epithelium (ARPE-19) cells in vitro. The pHA-LCS-NPs was prepared by firstly hydrating dry lipid film with CS-NPs suspension to get LCS-NPs, then modifying the lipid bilayer with HA by amidation reaction between HA and dioleoyl phosphatidylethanolamine (DOPE). Its morphology, particle size and zeta potential were investigated. XTT assay was used to evaluate the cell safety of different vectors in vitro. The gene transfection efficiency of pHA-LCS-NPs modified with different contents of HA was investigated in ARPE-19 cells with green fluorescent protein (pEGFP) as the reporter gene. The results showed that the obtained pHA-LCS-NPs exhibited a clear core-shell structure with the average particles size of (214.9 +/- 7.2) nm and zeta potential of (-35 +/- 3.7) mV. The 24 h cumulative release of gene from pHA-LCS-NPs was less than 30%. After 48 h incubation, gene transfection efficiency of pHA-LCS-NPs/pEGFP was 1.81 times and 3.75 times higher than that of CS-NPs/pEGFP and naked pEGFP, respectively. Also no obvious cytotoxicity was observed on pHA-LCS-NPs. It suggested that the pHA-LCS-NPs might be promising non-viral gene delivery systems with high efficiency and low cytotoxicity.

Antitumor efficacy of irinotecan-loaded galactosyl modified lipid bilayer-coated mesoporous silica nanoparticles against hepatocellular carcinoma cells / 药学学报

The purpose of this study is to prepare galactosyl modified lipid bilayer-coated mesoporous silica nanoparticles (GPEM) to enhance the antitumor efficacy against hepatocellular carcinoma cells. The irinotecan (CPT-11) loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) was coated with the Gal-P123 modified functional lipid bilayer by thin-film dispersion method. Nanoparticles were characterized with particle size, zeta potential, morphology and drug release in vitro. Afterwards, the cell uptake, intracellular concentration of CPT-11, cell apoptosis rate and cytotoxicity were evaluated on human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line Huh-7. The results showed that MSNs were coated with intact lipid bilayers and the nanoparticles had clear core-shell structure. GPEM is stable with the mean particle size of (78.01 +/- 2.04) nm. The low leakage rate in normal physiological conditions in vitro is contributed to the protection of stable lipid bilayer, and the fast drug release in acid environment due to the destruction of the lipid bilayer. On the cell level, the vector could improve the intracellular CPT-11 concentration by 4 times because of the functional lipid bilayer. The high CPT-11 concentration led to the increasement of apoptosis rate by 48.6%, and the reduction of half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values of CPT-11 by 2 times, indicating stronger cell cytotoxicity.