Correlation between content of saikosaponin and expression of key enzyme genes in different parts of Bupleurum chinense / 中草药

Objective: To select reference genes suitable for the expression analysis of Bupleurum chinense, and analyze the relationship between the content of saikosaponin and the gene expression of key enzymes in different tissues of B. chinense. Methods The roots, stems, leaves and fruits of B. chinense were used as test materials, and five commonly used internal reference genes of Actin, α-tubublin, β-tubulin, Cyclophilin and EF-1α were selected as candidates by real-time quantitative PCR. Based on the selected internal reference gences, tissue expression pattern of ACAT, FPS, HMGR, IPPI, PMD, PMK, SE, SS, β-AS, UGT1, UGT3, UGT6, UGT8, UGT10, P450-7 and P450-12 genes in B. chinense was analyzed. The content of saikosaponin a, saikosaponin c and saikosaponin d were determined by HPLC, and correlation analysis was performed by SPSS. Results:The EF-1α gene with the best stability in the five candidate genes (EF-1α, Cyclophilin, Actin, β-tubulin, α-tubublin) was selected as the internal reference gene. The expression levels of 16 key enzymes in the roots of B. chinense were measured. The results showed that ACAT, PMK, IPPI, SS, SE, UGT1, UGT3, UGT6, and UGT8 were the highest in the aboveground parts, the levels of HMGR, β-AS, P450-7 and P450-12 were higher in the roots than those in the aboveground parts, but PMD, FPS and UGT10 were not significantly different in the tissues. The content of saponins in the root was much higher than that in the aerial parts (stem, leaf and fruit) by HPLC. The results of correlation analysis showed that 16 key enzyme genes in the upstream ACAT, HMGR, PMD, SE and so on were significantly correlated with downstream P450-7, P450-12, UGT3, UGT6 and UGT8 (P < 0.05). It showed that the key enzyme genes were closely related to each other and regulated the synthesis of saikosaponin in common. The correlation analysis between the 16 key enzyme genes and the content of saikosaponin showed: HMGR, P450-7, p450-12 and the total of three saponins were significantly positively correlated (P < 0.01), and β-AS was significantly correlated with the total content of three saponins (P < 0.05), and HMGR, P450-7, P450-12, and β-AS were significantly correlated with the monomer saponins a, c, d (P < 0.05). These four genes jointly regulated the synthesis of saikosaponin and had an important effect on the accumulation of saponin. Conclusion:The HMGR, β-AS, P450-7 and P450-12 genes in the saikosaponin synthesis pathway have a consistent distribution in saikosaponin synthesis and play an important role in the regulation of saponin synthesis.

Revision of the Lichen Genus Stereocaulon (Stereocaulaceae, Ascomycota) in South Korea

Lichen genus Stereocaulon (Schreb.) Hoffm is distributed throughout the world. Although 15 Stereocaulon species have been recorded in Korea, no detailed taxonomic or revisionary research has been conducted for nearly two decades. In this study, we collected 260 putative Stereocaulon spp. samples and identified the species based on morphological, chemical, and molecular characteristics. From the collected samples, 10 species of Stereocaulon were identified, nine of which had already been reported, although this was the first report for the tenth, S. octomerellum Hue, in Korea. General characteristics of Stereocaulon spp. include coralloid phyllocladia and tubercular cephalodia; however, the specimen first collected in Korea was a rare species with tomentum on the pseudopodetia. The specimen of S. octomerellum is characterized by the presence of a primary thallus, granule to short coralloid phyllocladia, and pseudopodetia up to 1 cm in size, with tubercular cephalodia. To determine the phylogeny of the specimens, we compared the ITS sequences of ribosomal DNA and the β-tubulin gene sequences. Phylogenetic analysis showed that the Korean Stereocaulon species were monophyletic and placed in the previous phylogenetic classification. Species of S. intermedium and S. exutum, however, were polyphyletic, and are morphologically variable and widespread species. Overall, we present here detailed morphological and chemical descriptions of each species identified and a revised key of all known Stereocaulon species in South Korea.

New Records of Aspergillus allahabadii and Penicillium sizovae from Crop Field Soil in Korea

Two new records of Trichocomaceae, namely Aspergillus allahabadii and Penicillium sizovae, were isolated in 2016 during a survey of fungal diversity in different crop fields locations in Gyeongnam, Korea. These species were identified based on morphological characters and phylogenetic analysis using internal transcribed spacer region and β-tubulin-encoding gene sequence data. A. allahabadii and P. sizovae have not yet been reported in Korea. Thus, this is the first report of these species in Korea, and their descriptions as well as details of their morphological characters are presented.

Mechanistic study of β-tubulin and its interaction with the dopamine D5 receptor, cholecystokinin B receptor, and water-sodium metabolism / 中国比较医学杂志

Objective To examine the role of β-tubulin on the interaction between the cholecystokinin B receptor (CCKBR),dopamine D5 receptor(D5R), and water-sodium metabolism. Methods Normotensive and hypertensive renal proximal tubular cells(RPTC)were equally randomized into three separate groups: a gastrin group, fenoldopam group,and gastrin+nocodazole group. Immunofluorescence was used to determine localization of β-tubulin,CCKBR,and D5R. Western blotting was used to detect CCKBR, D5R, and Na-K-ATP expression. Results Gastrin stimulation in normotensive RPTC increased D5R expression(P < 0.05)and decreased Na-K-ATP expression(P < 0.05). These changes were blocked by a tubulin inhibitor(P < 0.05). However, interaction between CCKBR, D5R, and Na-K-ATP expression was not significantly affected in hypertensive RPTC. Immunofluorescence showed that CCKBR and D5R can induce one another,followed by transport to the plasma membrane, which can prevented by a tubulin inhibitor. Further, tubulin is disordered in hypertensive RPTC,which cannot support intracellular CCKBR and D5R transport. Conclusions tubulin plays a key role in the interaction between CCKBR, D5R, and water-sodium metabolism by improving protein transfer from the cytoplasm to cell membrane.

Correlation of TS, ERCC1,β-tubulin-Ⅲ and RRM1 expressions with EGFR mutations in non-small cell lung cancer / 医学研究生学报

Objective Currently , the targeted therapy is the first-choice treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations, but few studies have been reported on the relationship between immunohistochemical markers and the EGFR mutation.The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship of the EGFR mutation with the ex-pressions of thymidylate synthetase (TS), excision repair cross-com-plementation group 1 ( ERCC1 ) , β-tubulin-III, and ribonucleofide reductase large subunit-l ( RRM1) in NSCLC. Methods We retro-spectively analyzed 336 cases of NSCLC treated in the Department of Medical Oncology , the Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, from June 2014 to December 2015 and examined 29 EGFR mutations.We divided the patients into a mutation and a non-mutation group, performed immunohistochemical staining of the TS, ERCC1,β-tubulin-III and RRM1 proteins and compared their expressions in the NSCLC tissue between the two groups . Results EGFR mutations were found in 138 ( 41.07%) of the 336 NSCLC patients but not in the other 198 ( 58.93%) .The expression of TS was significantly lower in the mutation than in the non-mutation group (9.42%vs 39.39%, P<0.05), and so was that of β-tubulin-III (44.2%vs 60.1%, P<0.05).EGFR mutations were correlated with decreased expressions of TS (r=-0.332, P<0.05) andβ-tubulin-III (r=-0.157, P<0.05).Multivariate regression analysis showed that the risk of EGFR mutations was 2.109 times higher in the fe-male patients than in the males (OR=2.109, 95%CI:1.268-3.509), 24.265 times higher in the adenocarcinoma than in the adeno-squamous carcinoma patients (OR=24.265, 95%CI:3.508-167.845), 15.2 times higher in the squamous carcinoma than in the ade-nocarcinoma patients (OR=15.200, 95%CI:4.480-51.569), 2.364 times higher in the lung biopsy specimens than in the surgically treated patients (OR=2.364, 95%CI:1.266-4.413), and 6.171 times higher in the patients with lowly expressed than in those with highly expressed TS (OR=6.171, 95%CI: 3.145-12.109). Conclusion The decreased expressions of TS and β-tubulin-Ⅲ in NSCLC indicate the mutation of the EGFR gene.

A preliminary study of binding site on β-tubulin interacting with the new anti-cancer drug docetaxel / 国际生物医学工程杂志

Objective To study the interaction mechanism of anti-cancer drug docetaxel (DTX) andβ-tubulin, to determine the binding sites and the involved amino acids between the β-tubulin and docetaxel, and to analyze the dynamic combination process. Methods The docking binding energy and interaction sites of DTX molecules withβ-tubulin on the potential energy surface were calculated by molecular docking method. The dynamic interaction process of the low binding energy DTX with β-tubulin was simulated by molecular dynamics method. Results The results of molecular docking showed that there are three interaction sites, including N1, N2 and N3, between DTX and β-tubulin. The DTX molecules with structure of No.1, 2 and 4, which have excellent docking energy, were chose for molecular dynamics simulation. As a result, the dynamic change processes of the system complexes from non-equilibrium to equilibrium were obtained. The simulation results showed that the hydrogen bonds formed by the DTX with structure No.1 were significantly higher than those with structures No. 2 and 4. The solvent accessibility surface area of the DTX with structures No.1, 2 and 4 was higher than that of paclitaxel. Conclusion The model of DTX binding toβ-tubulin was established, which could provide theoretical guidance for the design and development of novel paclitaxel anticancer drugs.

Expression of β-tubulin Ⅲ in colon adenocarcinoma tissue and its clinical significance / 吉林大学学报(医学版)

Objective:To detect the expression and clinical significance of β-tubulin Ⅲ in cancer tissue of the patients with colon adenocarcinoma,and to explore its clinical significance.Methods:A total of 111 colon adenocarcinoma tissue samples were obtained.According to the location of β-tubulin Ⅲ positive cells, all patients were divided into front group (n=72) and non-front group (n=39).The positive expression rate of β-tubulin Ⅲ in the patients with colon adenocarcinoma was detected with immunohistochemistry.The correlations among the expression of β-tubulin Ⅲ and gender,age,tumor differentiation, clinical stage, lymph node metastasis, recurrence and death were analyzed.Results: The expression levels of β-tubulin Ⅲ had no significant differences between the patients with different gerder,age,lymph node metastasis,clinical stages,death and recurrence.The positive expression rates of β-tubulin in cancer tissue of the patients had significant difference between front and non-front groups (χ2=8.76, P=0.01).Lowly-to-moderately differentiated tissue was more common in front group, and highly-differentiated tissue was more common in non-front group(χ2=6.88, P=0.03).There were significant differences in the expression levels of β-tubulin Ⅲ between cancer tissues with different differentiation degrees (χ2=5.74, P=0.04).In non-front group, lymph node metastasis was closely correlated with the expression of β-tubulin Ⅲ (χ2=6.02,P=0.05).The results of immunohistochemical staining showed that the β-tubulin Ⅲ positive-expressing cells were colored brown-yellow.The number of cells with positive β-tubulin Ⅲ expression was significantly increased in highly differentiated tissue compared with low-differentiated tissue.Conclusion:The expression of β-tubulin Ⅲ is closely related to tumor differentiation in colon adenocarcinoma tissue.The highly differentiated colon adenocarcinoma tissue is more common in non-front group in which the expression of β-tubulin Ⅲ is related to lymph node metastasis.

Screening and validation of reference genes for quantitative RT-PCR analysis in Ampelopsis grossedentata / 中草药

Objective: To screen reference genes for real time quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR) research in Ampelopsis grossedentata. Methods: On the basis of the conserved sequences among plant species, six candidate reference genes (including Actin, 18 S-rRNA, GAPDH, α-Tubulin, β-Tubulin, and UBQ) were cloned from A. grossedentata by RT-PCR in this study. The expression stability of each reference gene in different tissues (shoot tip, young leaf, mature leaf, old leaf, stem, and root) were analyzed by three softwares (GeNorm, NormFinder, and BestKeeper), followed by validation of the expression pattern of AgPAL by qRT-PCR. Results: Actin, 18 S-rRNA, and GAPDH expressed most stably in all samples and were suitable for reference genes, which were further confirmed by the transcript level analysis result of AgPAL in different tissues. Conclusion: This is the first report on the screening and validation of reference genes for qRT-PCR in A. grossedentata, which benefits future studies on gene expression in this species.

Mycoherbicidal Potential of Phaeoacremonium italicum, A New Pathogen of Eichhornia crassipes Infesting Harike Wetland, India

Mycoherbicides are exclusive biotechnology products which offer a non-chemical solution to control noxious weeds on the land as well as aquatic in systems, viz a viz saving environment from hazardous impact of synthetic chemicals. The present paper highlights the mycobiota associated with Eichhornia crassipes infesting Harike wetland area of Punjab and evaluation of their pathogenic potential for futuristic application as a mycoherbicide. Of the 20 isolates tested by leaf detached assay and whole plant bioassays, only one isolate (#8 BJSSL) caused 100% damage to E. crassipes. Further, the culture filtrate of this isolate also exhibited a similar damage to the leaves in an in vitro detached leaf assay. The potential isolate was identified as Phaeoacremonium italicum using classical and modern molecular methods. This is the first report of P. italicum as a pathogen of E. crassipes and of its potential use as a biological control agent for the management of water hyacinth.

Morphological and molecular characterization of fungus isolated from tropical bed bugs in Northern Peninsular Malaysia, Cimex hemipterus (Hemiptera: Cimicidae)

Objective: To investigate some morphological and molecular characteristics of fungal parasites isolated from wild tropical bed bug, Cimex hemipterus. Methods: A series of culture methods were used to obtain fungal isolates from field-collected bed bugs. Characteristics of the isolates such as colony appearance, mycelial texture and pigmentation were studied to explore their morphology. Isolates were also subjected to a PCR-based genotyping test. Results: There were noticeable differences in morphological characteristics among the four isolates. Conidial areas of one isolate were dark green, whereas those of the remaining colonies were olive-green, black or dark brown. Conidia of the dark green isolate were globose, while those of olive-green, black and dark brown isolates were globose to subglobose, globose to spherical and globose to subglobose/finely roughened, respectively. These morphological specificities and the molecular analyses showed that the fungal internal transcribed spacer ribosomal region and β-tubulin gene sequences of the isolates shared clade with Trichoderma and Aspergillus sequences. Conclusions: Overall, the new discovery of common pathogens in agricultural field developed in live bed bugs storage tank may initiate the use of biological agents in later years.

Effect of ferulic acid on the apoptosis andβ-tubulin of rabbit sinoatrial node cell in vitro injured by low glucose and hypoxic / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective To observe the effects of ferulic acid on cell apoptosis andβ-tubulinin vitro of rabbit sinoatrial node injured by hypoxia and low glucose, and to explore its mechanism.Methods Model cells were established on sinoatrial node cells from newborn rabbit by performing deprivation of oxygen and glucose. Then the model cells were divided into 5 groups: a normal control group, a model group, ferulic acid high, medium and low dose group. The normal control group and the model group were treated with equal volume of culture medium, and the three volume ferulic acid groups were treated with ferulic acid of 100, 20, and 10μg/ml respectively. Flow cytometry, laser scanning confocal microscopy were used to observe the sinoatrial node apoptosis rate and cytoskeleton proteinβ-tubulin in each group.Results Apoptosis rate of the model group was obviously higher than the normal group (56.95% ± 11.99%vs. 31.45% ± 6.32%,P<0.01), whileβ-tubulin cleavage was significantly lower than the normal group (5.141 ± 0.218vs. 8.035 ± 0.762,P<0.01). Apoptosis rate of ferulic acid high, medium dose group were significantly lower than the model group (24.85% ± 6.34%, 26.70% ± 9.84%vs. 56.95% ± 11.99%,P<0.01),β-tubulin structure were significantly more complete compared with the model group (7.927 ± 0.357, 5.961 ± 0.351vs. 5.141 ± 0.218,P<0.01).Conclusions Ferulic acid can suppress apoptosis of sinoatrial node cells caused by low glucose and oxygen. Protecting the sinoatrial node cell skeleton protein ofβ-tubulin may be one of the mechanisms.

Effects of Catalpol on Apoptosis andβ-Tubulin of Rabbit Sinoatrial Node Cells in Vitro Injured by Simulated Ischemia Reperfusion / 中国中医药信息杂志

ObjectiveTo observe the effects of catalpol, the effective component of Rehmanniae Radix, on atrionector cell apoptosis andβ-tubulin in vitro rabbit injured by simulated ischemia reperfusion;To explore the mechanism of treating sick sinus syndrome.MethodsAtrionector cells were collected from newborn rabbits. Cells were divided into 5 groups:normal group, model group, catalpol high, medium and low dose groups. Anoxia and aglycaemia were established to simulate ischemia. Atrionector cellular damage models were established by recovering the supply of oxygen and sugar. Normal control group and model group were given the same volume of culture medium, while catalpol high, medium and low dose groups were given medicine with relevant concentrations (100, 20, 10μg/mL, respectively). ELISA, FCM, laser scanning confocal microscopy were used to observe apoptosis rate andβ-tubulin of atrionector in each group.Results Apoptosis rate of the model group was obviously higher than the normal group (P<0.01), andβ-tubulin cleavage was obvious. Apoptosis rate in catalpol high, medium and low dose groups were significantly lower than that of the model group (P<0.01);β-tubulin structure were significantly more complete compared with the model group;the fluorescence intensity was significantly higher than that of model group (P<0.01).Conclusion Catalpol can inhibit atrionector cellular apoptosis caused by simulated ischemia reperfusion. Its protective effects on atrionectorβ-tubulin may be the mechanism of the treatment of Rehmanniae Radix for sick sinus syndrome.

Morphological and molecular characterization of fungus isolated from tropical bed bugs in Northern Peninsular Malaysia, Cimex hemipterus (Hemiptera：Cimicidae)

To investigate some morphological and molecular characteristics of fungal parasites isolated from wild tropical bed bug, Cimex hemipterus. Methods: A series of culture methods were used to obtain fungal isolates from field-collected bed bugs. Characteristics of the isolates such as colony appearance, mycelial texture and pigmentation were studied to explore their morphology. Isolates were also subjected to a PCR-based genotyping test. Results: There were noticeable differences in morphological characteristics among the four isolates. Conidial areas of one isolate were dark green, whereas those of the remaining colonies were olive-green, black or dark brown. Conidia of the dark green isolate were globose, while those of olive-green, black and dark brown isolates were globose to subglobose, globose to spherical and globose to subglobose/finely roughened, respectively. These morphological specificities and the molecular analyses showed that the fungal internal transcribed spacer ribosomal region and β-tubulin gene sequences of the isolates shared clade with Trichoderma and Aspergillus sequences. Conclusions: Overall, the new discovery of common pathogens in agricultural field developed in live bed bugs storage tank may initiate the use of biological agents in later years.

Effect of Tongyang Huoxue Recipe on Cytoskeleton Protein β-tubulin of Ischemia Reperfusion Injured Sinoatrial Node Cell in Rabbits / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To observe the effects of Tongyang Huoxue Recipe on cytoskeleton proteinβ-tubulin of ischemia reperfusion injured sinoatrial node cell in rabbits;To discuss its mechanisms in the treatment of sick sinus syndrome. Methods Sinoatrial node cells were obtained from newborn rabbit. Oxygen and glucose were deprived to simulate ischemia and were restored to simulate reperfusion. Cells were divided into 5 groups. Tongyang Huoxue Recipe high-, medium-, low dose groups were given corresponding medicine (final concentrations of 100, 20, 10 μg/mL). The normal group and model group were given equal volume of culture medium. Enzyme mark instrument and laser scanning confocal microscopy were used to observe the sinoatrial node cell activity and cytoskeleton protein β-tubulin of each group. Results Living cells of model group decreased significantly compared with normal group (P<0.01), and cytoskeleton proteinβ-tubulin cleavage significantly. Living cells of Tongyang Huoxue Recipe high, medium and low dose group were significantly higher than those in the model group (P<0.05), and β-tubulin structure remained more complete than the model group. Conclusion Tongyang Huoxue Recipe can inhibit the injury induced by ischemia reperfusion of sinoatrial node cells;the possible mechanism of Tongyang Huoxue Recipe in treating sick sinus syndrome is protecting activity and cytoskeleton proteinβ-tubulin of sinoatrial node cells.

Phosphate solubilizing ability of Emericella nidulans strain V1 isolated from vermicompost.

Phosphorus is one of the key factors that regulate soil fertility. Its deficiencies in soil are largely replenished by chemical fertilizers. The present study was aimed to isolate efficient phosphate solubilizing fungal strains from Eisenia fetida vermicompost. Out of total 30 fungal strains the most efficient phosphate solubilizing one was Emericella (Aspergillus) nidulans V1 (MTCC 11044), identified by custom sequencing of β-tubulin gene and BLAST analysis. This strain solubilized 13 to 36% phosphate from four different rock phosphates. After three days of incubation of isolated culture with black Mussorie phosphate rock, the highest percentage of phosphate solubilization was 35.5±1.01 with a pH drop of 4.2±0.09. Kinetics of solubilization and acid production showed a linear relationship until day five of incubation. Interestingly, from zero to tenth day of incubation, solubility of soil phosphate increased gradually from 4.31±1.57 to 13.65±1.82 (mg kg-1) recording a maximum of 21.23±0.54 on day 45 in respect of the V1 isolate. Further, enhanced phosphorus uptake by Phaseolus plants with significant pod yield due to soil inoculation of Emericella nidulans V1 (MTCC 11044), demonstrated its prospect as an effective biofertilizer for plant growth.

Research progress in chemoresistance mechanism of paclitaxel and the future direction / 中国药学杂志

OBJECTIVE: To review the chemoresistance mechanism of paclitaxel and the latest relevant researches. METHODS: Based on the newest research reports at home and abroad, the structure, antitumor mechanism and possible resistance mechanisms of paclitaxel were analyzed and summarized. RESULTS: Many influencing factors and mechanisms of paclitaxel resistance were summarized, among which, β-tubulin III and microtubule-associated proteins Tau were laid special stress on. CONCLUSION: Many factors and mechanisms are involved in the resistance of paclitaxel. In order to improve the specificity and accuracy, multiple possible factors and mechanisms should be considered, rather than one factor or one biomarker. Only in this way, can we achieve the individualized treatment of paclitaxel in clinic.

Relationship of BRCA1 andβ-tubulinⅢmRNA expression with efficacy of taxanes for advanced esophageal carcinoma / 中国肿瘤临床

Objective:To investigate the relationship of the mRNA expression of BRCA1 andβ-tubulinⅢwith docetaxel-resistance in esophageal cancer. Methods:The genes BRCA1 andβ-tubulinⅢwere determined at the mRNA level using RT-qPCR in 36 esophageal carcinoma specimens. Results:The mRNA expression of BRCA1 andβ-tubulinⅢwas determined in the 36 tumor samples using RT-qPCR. The median BRCA1 mRNA expression level in relation to that ofβ-actin was 6.27. The medianβ-tubulinⅢmRNA expression level in relation to that ofβ-actin was 4.44. The patients were divided into two groups using these cutoff values. The BRCA1 mRNA expression level was not correlated with the sensitivity of esophageal cancer patients to docetaxel (P=0.733). The response rate of the tumors with highβ-tubulinⅢexpression was (38.9%), which is significantly lower than in patients with lowβ-tubulinⅢexpression (83.3%) (P=0.015). Conclusion:Theβ-tubulinⅢexpression levels in the tumor tissues were probably an important biomarker for the efficacy of docetaxel chemotherapy in esophageal cancer patients. Our study may provide new insights into taxane chemotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer patients.

Correlation between chemotherapeutic efficacy of paclitaxel and class Ⅲ β-tubulin protein expression in gastric carcinoma patients / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective To investigate the predictive value of class Ⅲ β-tubulin protein expression in tumor tissue for the efficacy of taxol combined chemotherapy in stage Ⅲ s/Ⅳ gastric carcinoma patients.Methods Tumor biopsy samples were obtained and class Ⅲ β-tubulin protein expression were examined by immunohistochemical staining before chemotherapy.According to different expression of class Ⅲ β-tubulin,the patients were divided into two groups,group A(low expression of class Ⅲ β-tubulin),group B(high expression of class Ⅲ β-tubulin).The patients were assigned to be received 4 to 6 cycles of Taxol and S-1 chemotherapy regimens and followed up until death or lost.Response rate(RR),overall survival(OS)and time to tumor progression(TTP)were assessed.Results There was no significant difference in clinical characteristics among patients with different expression rate.The RR was higher and TIP was longer in group A than in group B(53.3 ％ vs 36.7 ％,198 days vs 146 days,P ＜ 0.05 respectively),and no significant differences of OS in two groups(P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion The expression level of class Ⅲ β-tubulin in tumor tissue is probably a predictor for the efficacy of taxol in gastric cancer patients,taxol combined chemotherapy is more suitable for patients with lower expression of class Ⅲ β-tubulin.

Effects of thyroxine on the migration of hippocampal neurons in newborn rat exposed to HTO / 中华放射医学与防护杂志

Objective To explore the effect of thyroxine (TH) on the migration of hippocampal neurons in newborn rat exposed to tritiated water (HTO).Methods The hippocampal neurons from neonatal rats were primarily cultured,7 days later,randomly divided into control group,HTO group,TH group and HTO + TH group(3.7 × 105 Bq/ml HTO and 0.3 μg/ml TH were simultaneously added).After 24 h,the distance of neuronal migration was measured with Leica AF 6000,the expressions of BDNF and Reelin mRNA in neurons were analyzed with reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR),the expression of β-tubulin protein in neurons was assayed with Western blot and immunocytochemical staining.Results Compared with control group,the expression of Reelin mRNA,BDNF mRNA and β-tubulin in HTO group were significantly reduced(t =5.80,5.48,5.47,P ＜ 0.01),but those in HTO + TH group and TH group were obviously increased (t =7.75,12.06,13.65,P ＜ 0.01 ;t =4.34,5.47,5.65,P ＜0.01)and higher than that in HTO group (t =2.92,10.32,8.76,P ＜ 0.01 ;t =18.07,20.55,40.13,P ＜0.01).Accordingly,the neuronal migration distance in HTO group was much shorter than that in control (t =8.62,P ＜ 0.01),and in HTO + TH group and TH group was far longer than that in control(t =7.64,4.93,P＜0.01).Moreover,the neuronal migration distance in HTO + TH group was notably elongated in comparison with that in HTO group(t =11.32,12.31,P ＜ 0.01).Conclusions Thyroxine may promote the migration of hippocampal neurons in newborn rat exposed to HTO.

The correlation between chemotherapeutic efficacy and breast cancer susceptibility gene 1 and class Ⅲ β-tubulin protein expression in non-small cell lung cancer patients / 中华内科杂志

Objective To investigate the predictive value of breast cancer susceptibility gene 1 (BRCA1) and class Ⅲβ-tubulin protein expression in tumor tissue for the efficacy of taxol and cisplatin combined chemotherapy (TP) in stage Ⅲβ/Ⅳ non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) patients. Methods A total of 92 stage Ⅲβ/Ⅳ NSCLC patients were recruited with 87 patients evaluated. Bronchoscopy or lung puncture tumor biopsy samples were obtained with BRCA1 and class Ⅲβ-tubulin protein expression examined immunohistochemically before chemotherapy. The patients were randomly assigned to be received 4 to 6 cycles of TP chemotherapy regiments and followed up until death or lost. Response rate (RR) , overall survival (OS) and time to tumor progression (TTP) were assessed. Results Among the 87 evaluated patients, the positive expression rates of BRCA1 and class Ⅲβ-tubulin were 57. 5% (50/87) and 48. 3%(42/87) respectively. There was no significant difference in clinical characteristics among patients with different positive expression rate. According to different expression of BRCA1 and class Ⅲβ-tubulin, the patients were divided into four groups: group A (low expression of both BRCA1 and class 1 p-tubulin) ,group B (high expression of both BRCA1 and class Ⅲβ-tubulin) , group C (high expression of only BRCA1) and group D (high expression of only class Ⅲβ-tubulin). The RR was higher in group A than other three groups (60. 7% , 34. 8% , 9/19 and 6/17 respectively). The OS and TTP were longer in group A than other three groups [OS: (539. 4 ± 17. 6) days, (267. 2 ± 20. 5) days, (325. 6 ± 24. 1) days and (283.7±26.2) days respectively ; TTP: (256. 9 ± 28. 4) days, (143.8±17.6) days, (179. 3 ± 19. 8)days and (152. 6 ±23. 5) days respectively]. There were no significant differences among the other three groups. Conclusions The expression level of BRCA1 and class Ⅲβ-tubulin in tumor tissue is probably a predictor for the efficacy of TP chemotherapy in NSCLC patients. TP chemotherapy is more suitable for the NSCLC patients with lower expression of both BRCA1 and class Ⅲβ-tubulin. Our study may provide a new sight for tailored chemotherapy in NSCLC patients.