Over-expression of BMSC FoxM1 Attenuates LPS-induced Apoptosis of Alveolar Epithelial cells / 中山大学学报(医学科学版)

@#【Objective】To investigate whether bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells（BMSC）over-expressing FoxM1genecanattenuatelipopolysaccharide（LPS）-inducedapoptosisofalveolarepithelialcells，andexploreitspossi⁃ blemechanism.【Methods】SDratBMSCwereisolatedandculturedbywholebonemarrowadherencemethod.FoxM1 genewasoverexpressedinBMSCbylentiviraltransfection.TheexpressionofthetargetgeneFoxM1wasverifiedbyWestern blot.ApoptosisofA549cellswasmeasuredbyTUNELandflowcytometry.Andthemulti-factorlevelofsupernatantin BMSC-A549co-culturesystemwasdetectedbyMilliplexmethod.【Results】TUNELandflowcytometryconfirmedthat theapoptosisrateofA549inducedbyLPSdecreasedafterco-culturewithBMSCoverexpressingFoxM1，andthediffer⁃ encewasstatisticallysignificant（P <0.05）.MilliplexassayshowedthatthelevelsofIL-13，IL-21，IL-23，MIP-1a， MIP-1bandinBMSCoverexpressing FoxM1 geneandA549co-culturesystemweresignificantlyincreased，whilethe MIP-3alevelissignificantlyreduced.【Conclusion】BMSCoverexpressingFoxM1genecanattenuateLPS-inducedapop⁃ tosisofalveolarepithelialcells.BMSCmayplayananti-apoptoticrolebychangingthelevelsofinflammation-related cytokinesreleasedbyA549cells.

Effects of Ghrelin on Inflammatory Signaling Akt,NF-κB and iNOS in Alveolar Macrophages from Septic Rats / 中山大学学报(医学科学版)

[Objective]To investigate the effects of ghrelin on inflammatory signaling protein kinase B(Akt),nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB)and inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS)in alveolar macrophage(AM).[Methods]24 Male SD rats were randomly divided into Sham,CLP,CLP+ghrelin,and Sham+ghrelin groups. Cecal ligation and puncture(CLP)was used to induce sepsis. Ghrelin(20 nmol/kg)was administered by intraperitoneal injection at 3 h and 15 h post-operation. Histopathological changes of lungs were observed and scored.AM were extracted from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF). Interleukin-1β(IL-1β),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and interleukin-6(IL-6)in BALF were detected by ELISA. IL-1β,TNF-α,and IL-6 mRNA in AM were detected by qPCR.NF-κB p65,IκBα,p-IκBα,Akt,p-Akt and iNOS in AM were detected by immunofluorescence(IF)and Western blotting.[Results]The histologic score(6.7±0.8),BALF IL-1β[(146±12)pg/mL]and IL-6[(182±10)pg/mL]from CLP+ghrelin group were respectively 35.4%,44.5% and 46.42% lower than those from CLP group[(10.3±0.7),(263±17)pg/mL,and(273±5)pg/mL],P<0.05.No significant difference was found in BALF TNF-α between CLP group and CLP+ghrelin group.The IL-1β,TNF-α and IL-6 mRNA in AM from CLP+ghrelin group were respectively 54.38%,53.6% and 46.42% lower than those from CLP group,P<0.05. The nuclear NF-κB p65 and cytoplasmic p-IκBα,p-Akt and iNOS from CLP+ghrelin group were respectively 32.58%,45.42%,27.6% and 48.33% lower than those from CLP group,P<0.05. There was no significant difference in all data between Sham group and Sham+ghrelin group.[Conclusion]Ghrelin can decrease the activity of inflammatory signaling proteins Akt,NF-κB and iNOS in AM,therefore restricts AM expressing pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β,TNF-α,and IL-6,thus alleviates sep-sis-induced acute lung injury(ALI).

Synthesis of Quantum Dot / Boronic Acid-substituted Bipyridinium Salt Nanohybrids as Room-temperature Phosphorescence Probe for Fructose Detection / 分析化学

Trace level of fructose was successfully detected by a sensor, in which the phosphorescence of Mn-doped ZnS (Mn-ZnS) room-temperature phosphorescence (RTP) quantum dots (QDs) was used as signals, and boronic acid-substituted bipyridinium salt (BBV) synthesized from 2-(bromomethyl) phenylboronic acid and 4,4ˊ-bipyridyl was used as the receptor. The negatively-charged Mn-ZnS QDs and the positively-charged BBV electrostatically attracted each other to form Mn-ZnS QDs/ BBV nanohybrids, which quenched the RTP of Mn-ZnS QDs. After addition into these nanohybrids, the fructose bonded with BBV to form an anionic borate, which largely restricted the quenching of BBV on Mn-ZnS QDs, thus the RTP was restored. In this work, we investigated the effects of pH and reaction time on the RTP of the Mn-ZnS QDs/ BBV nanohybrids. Under the optimal conditions, the novel probe had a fructose detection limit of 0. 01 mmol/ L and a linear range of 0. 05-1. 0 mmol/ L was achieved with correlation coefficient of 0. 99. This phosphorescence sensor was superior with convenience and high speed, and can be potentially applied to the detection and analysis of fructose in foods and medicine fields.

Effect of hepatitis B virus X on the apoptosis of placental trophoblastic cells and its potential mechanism / 西安交通大学学报(医学版)

Objective To investigate the effect of hepatitis B virus X (HBx)protein on the apoptosis of placental trophoblastic cells and its potential mechanism.Methods A pcDNA3.1 expression vector of HBx gene was constructed and transfected into JEG-3 and HTR-8 human placental trophoblastic cell lines,respectively.After transfection for 48 h,RT-PCR and immunofluorescence analyses were made to detect HBx mRNA and protein expressions.Flow cytometry was used to detect the early apoptosis status of JEG-3 and HTR-8 cells.The expressions of PI3K and p-Akt were detected by immunofluorescence and Western blotting.Results After transfection for 48 h,RT-PCR and immunofluorescence analyses showed that HBx mRNA and protein expressions were detected in JEG-3 and HTR-8 cells.Flow cytometry revealed that early apoptosis of JEG-3 and HTR-8 cells was reduced by pcDNA-HBx transfection (P <0.05).Immunofluorescence and Western blotting showed that PI3K and p-Akt were significantly upregulated in HTR-8 cells (P < 0.05 ).Conclusion HBx gene can be transfected into JEG-3 and HTR-8 human placental trophoblastic cell lines,respectively.After the transfection,the early apoptosis of JEG-3 and HTR-8 cells is reduced.Its inhibition on apoptosis is related to the activation of the PI3K/Akt signaling path-way.

Effect of hepatitis B virus X on the apoptosis of placental trophoblastic cells and its potential mechanism / 西安交通大学学报(医学版)

Objective To investigate the effect of hepatitis B virus X (HBx)protein on the apoptosis of placental trophoblastic cells and its potential mechanism.Methods A pcDNA3.1 expression vector of HBx gene was constructed and transfected into JEG-3 and HTR-8 human placental trophoblastic cell lines,respectively.After transfection for 48 h,RT-PCR and immunofluorescence analyses were made to detect HBx mRNA and protein expressions.Flow cytometry was used to detect the early apoptosis status of JEG-3 and HTR-8 cells.The expressions of PI3K and p-Akt were detected by immunofluorescence and Western blotting.Results After transfection for 48 h,RT-PCR and immunofluorescence analyses showed that HBx mRNA and protein expressions were detected in JEG-3 and HTR-8 cells.Flow cytometry revealed that early apoptosis of JEG-3 and HTR-8 cells was reduced by pcDNA-HBx transfection (P <0.05).Immunofluorescence and Western blotting showed that PI3K and p-Akt were significantly upregulated in HTR-8 cells (P < 0.05 ).Conclusion HBx gene can be transfected into JEG-3 and HTR-8 human placental trophoblastic cell lines,respectively.After the transfection,the early apoptosis of JEG-3 and HTR-8 cells is reduced.Its inhibition on apoptosis is related to the activation of the PI3K/Akt signaling path-way.

Molecular characteristics of dengue virus outbreak in China-Myanmar border region, Yunnan province, 2015 / 中华流行病学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To understand the molecular characteristics of a dengue virus outbreak in China-Myanmar border region, Yunnan province, 2015 and provide etiological evidence for the disease control and prevention.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Semi-nested RTPCR was conducted to detect the capsid premembrane (CprM) gene of RNA of dengue virus by using dengue virus NS1 positive serum samples collected in Mengdin township, Gengma county, Yunnan province in July, 2015. Some positive samples were then detected by using PCR with specific primers to amplify the full E gene. The positive PCR products were directly sequenced. Then sequences generated in this study were BLAST in NCBI website and aligned in Megalign in DNAstar program. Multiple sequence alignments were carried out by using Mega 5.05 software based on the sequences generated in this study and sequences downloaded from GenBank, including the representative strains from different countries and regions. Phylogenetic trees were constructed by using Neighbor-Joining tree methods with Mega 5.05 software.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Twenty one of 25 local cases and 10 of 14 imported cases from Myanmar were positive for DENV-1. Eight serum samples were negative for dengue virus. A total of 13 strains with E gene (1485 bp), including 8 local strains and 5 imported strains, were sequenced, which shared 100% nucleotide sequence identities. Twelve strains with CprM gene (406 bp) from 9 local cases and 3 imported cases shared 100% nucleotide sequence identities. Phylogenetic analyses based on E gene showed that the new 13 strains clustered in genotype I of dengue virus and formed a distinct lineage.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>This outbreak was caused by genotype I of DENV-1, which had the closest phylogenetic relationships with dengue virus from neighboring Burma area. Comprehensive measures of prevention and control of dengue fever should be strengthened to prevent the spread of dengue virus.</p>

Linkage disequilibrium of microsatellite markers on chromosome 6 and its relationship with asthma / 第三军医大学学报

Objective To explore the relationship between the microsatellite markers on chromosome 6 and the phenotypes of atopy. Methods Sixteen microsatellite markers on chromosome 6 were evaluated in 20 affected sib pair and trios families. Linkage disequilibrium analysis was conducted according to asthmatic phenotypes (total IgE, skin prick test, bronchial hyper responsiveness and eosinophil) by ETDT software system. Results Significant P value( P

Relationship between ABO hemolytic disease of newborn and maternal antibody / 第三军医大学学报

Objective To study the relationship between ABO hemolytic disease of newborn and maternal antibody. Methods The titer of blood group antibody in 122 mothers of O blood group during prenatal diagnosis and blood group serology, bilirubin and hemoglobin level of newborn infants were tested with routine methods. The relationship between ABO hemolytic disease of newborn and the titer of blood group antibody was studied. Results The titer of blood group antibody was remarkably related with ABO hemolytic disease of newborn (P

Genetic analysis of bronchial hyperresponsiveness and serum total IgE of asthma pedigree / 第三军医大学学报

Objective To study the genetics pattern of bronchial hyperresponsiveness and serum total IgE in asthma pedigree. Methods Twenty-eight asthma families were collected, including 124 individuals, 72 with asthma and 52 without. Forty-five normal subjects of three generations without consanguinity among one another, 22 male and 23 female, were chosen as controls, excluding those with family history of asthma and hypersensitivity. Serum total IgE by ELISA and bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) were detected in asthma pedigree members. Genetics pattern of BHR and serum total IgE was analysed. Results The frequency distribution of BHR was bimodal. Individuals with higher level of total IgE occupied 40 of BHR-affected. Conclusion BHR may be controlled by a single major gene. BHR and total IgE may be under separate genetic control.

Asthmatic epidemiological study of Han nationality in Chongqing / 第三军医大学学报

Objective To investigate the genetic faction influence on asthmatic patients in Chongqing, China. Methods Case-control study was employed for genetic epidemiological survey. Results The heritability of asthma in Chongqing was (80.56?5.68)% in first-degree relatives of asthma probands. The segregation ratio was 0.18. The relative risk of first-degree relatives and siblings of asthma probands were 7.38 and 4.47, respectively. Conclusion The inheritance pattern of asthma in Chongqing coincided with polygenic inheritance pattern. Genetic factor is a major risk factor of asthma. The relative risk in siblings is high. We can localize the susceptible gene of asthma with positional cloning.

Therapeutic effects of hypobaric hypoxia on asthma in guinea pigs / 中国病理生理杂志

AIM: To explore the mechanism of the therapeutic effect of hypobaric hypoxia on allergic asthmas guinea pigs. METHODS：After the model of asthma was established with ovalbumin(OA) challenge in OA sensitized guinea pigs, the animals were randomized into the asthmas group(AG), the alleviative group(ALG) and hypobaric hypoxia treated group(HHTG). The levels of plasma cortisol and endothelin(ET), ET in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF) were determined by radioimmunoassay. The pulmonary pathological changes were observed with optical microscope. RESULTS:(1) Infiltration of eosinophils (EOS) in alveolar septum was found in AG and ALG, while it was reduced in HHTG. (2) The level of plasma cortisol was significantly higher in AG than in normal control group(NCG) (P＜0.01).But it was significantly lower in ALG than in NCG(P＜0.01), there was no difference in plasma cortisol level between HHTG and NCG. (3) The content of ET in plasma was significantly higher in ALG than that in NCG, AG and HHTG(P＜0.01), and ET level in BALF was significantly higher in AG than that in NCG, ALG and HHTG(P＜0.05),however, no significant difference was found among the latter three groups, respectively. CONCLUSION: After the treatment with hypobaric hypoxia, the ET levels of the plasma and BALF were decreaced and the content of plasma cortisol was increaced, and infiltration of EOS in alveolar septum was decreaced in asthmatic guinea pigs.That may be one of the mechanisms by which hypobavic hypoxia prevents and cures asthma.