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Objective To investigate the effects of hemolysis on glycated albumin (GA) determined by ketoamine oxidase method and its correction.Methods GA concentration and hemolytic parameter(optical density,A) in non-hemolytic serum and different degree hemolytic serum samples were measured.The impact of hemolysis on GA and the relationship between hemolysis and GA were analysed.A formula was developed to correct the interference of hemolysis on GA measurement using regressive Multiple analysis.Results Compared with non-hemolytic serum,hemolysis resulted in the significantly decreased concentrations of GA detected by ketoamine oxidase method(P ＜ 0.01),which were significantly associated with the degree of hemolysis (R2 =0.943 4).Y and Z represented GA concentration of non-hemolytic serum and different degree hemolytic serum,while X represented optical density of hemolytic parameter.Formulas for GA measurement were presented:Y =2.468X + Z-0.015 73,GA concentrations of hemolytic samples can be reverted to the values without statistical difference from the GA concentration in corresponding non-hemolytic samples.The bias of corrected GA was less than 10％.Conclusion Our results indicate that the level of GA measured through ketoamine oxidase method is negatively affected by hemolysis.The formula of mathematical correction of GA results in hemolytic samples should be suitable for the requirements of clinical laboratory.
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Objective To quantifying the urine human cytomegalovirus(HCMV)DNA from the HCMV infection infants and its corresponding liver function indications,and investigate the relationship between their concentrations.Methods The u-rine samples were collected from HCMV infection infants.HCMV DNA was measured by fluorescence quantitative polymer-ase chain reaction (FQ-PCR).Serum ALT,AST,ALP,GGT,T-Bil and D-Bil liver function indications were detected and the positive rate was analyzed,simultaneously.The correlation between the logarithm urine HCMV DNA (log HCMV DNA) concentration and ALT,AST,ALP,GGT,T-Bil and D-Bil were analyzed by Spearman correlation analysis.Results The dis-tribution range ofurine log HCMV DNA in 444 HCMV infection infants was <2.70~7.90;the positive rate of serum ALT, AST,ALP,GGT,T-Bil and D-Bil were 24.8%,59.0%,95.7%,31.1%,16.7% and 16.3%,respectively.The urine log HC-MV DNA was associated with GGT and the correlation coefficient was 0.099 (P < 0.05),but no associated with ALT, AST,ALP,T-Bil and D-Bil.Conclusion The positive rate of liver function indications will rise in HCMV infection infants, the urine log HCMV DNA was associated with GGT,but not associated with other liver function indications.
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Objective To explore the relationship between Lp (a)level and age,gender in Nanjing area.Methods 8 442 ser-um specimens from examination individuals were collected in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University in 2014.Lp (a)was measured by immune turbidimetry method.All the subjects were divided into six groups:15~29,30~44, 45~59,60~69,70~79 and ≥80 years old.SPSS21.0 software was used to carry out statistics.Results The Lp(a)level in female [134±197 mg/L (M±QR,the same below)]was higher than that in male significantly (U =8 355 137,P 0.05.Lp(a)of six groups in female were 128.0 ± 194.0,128.0 ± 187.0,139.0 ± 207.0,157.0 ± 228.0, 173.5±227.0 and 150.0±201.0 mg/L.The difference was statistically significant between 2 and 3 groups,theU value was 641 147,P =0.006,respectively.The difference was not statistically significant between 1 and 2 groups,3 and 4 groups,4 and 5 groups,5 and 6 groups,theU value were 783 676,92 442.5,16 069.5 and 3 038,respectively;P all>0.05.Conclusion Lp (a)level in healthy population in Nanjing area is related to gender and age groups,it is necessary to establish different reference ranges.
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@#The mitochondria-targeted TPP-PEI-LND was synthesized by mitochondria-targeted ligand triphenylphosphine(TPP)and therapeutic drug lonidamine(LND)conjugated to low molecular weight branched polyethyleneimine(PEI). TPP-PEI-LND was verified using 1H NMR; in vitro release was determined by the dialysis. Besides, the cytotoxicity and mitochondria-targeted potential of TPP-PEI-LND were investigated in HeLa cells. The results showed that TPP-PEI-LND was successfully synthesized and it exhibited the feature of extended-release. Hence, TPP-PEI-LND could deliver LND to mitochondria, resulting in significantly enhanced efficacy of LND.
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Objective To evaluate differences of serum bone gamma-carboxyglutamic-acid-containing protein (BGP)levels be-tween different gender in the middle-aged and elder population and the correlation between serum BGP and osteoporosis,as well as the correlation between BGP and other bone metabolic markers.Methods The study population consisted of 270 health care middle-aged and elder people,who were excluded malignancy and chronic diseases,during 2011 January to Au-gust.Of all the Recipients,101 cases were male,aged 50 to 89 years,with a median age of 68 years old,female 169 cases, aged 50 to 89 years,with a median age of 64 years.Bone density were measured by absorptiometry and was evaluated by the T index values.Serum BGP,25-hydroxyvitamin D,calcium and phosphorus were measured by different assays systems.The different level of BGP between genders was also analyzed by Mann-Whitney test.Correlation between BGP and serum calci-um,phosphorus,25-hydroxyvitamin D,osteoporosis risk index were analyzed Spearman rank correlation analysis.Results T value,BGP,25-hydroxy vitamin D,calcium and phosphorus levels range of 270 cases were-3.5~-0.7 (median-1.6 ng/ml),3.59~264.90 ng/ml (median 12.84 ng/ml),4.0~34.0 ng/ml (media 10.5 ng/ml),1.79~2.69 mmol/L (median 2.36 ng/ml),0.43~2.89 mmol/L (median 1.12 ng/ml),respectively.BGP levels in the female groups were significantly higher than the male groups.Serum concentration of BGP was positively correlated with serum phosphorus,but the serum BGP with calcium,25-hydroxy vitamin D,age and osteoporosis risk indices were not correlated.Conclusion In the elder groups,female BGP levels were significantly higher than male,the gender factor should be considered in the clinical applica-tion of BGP.Since BGP and osteoporosis risk index T had positive correlation,those two tests can be combined to evaluate osteoporosis.
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Objective Two autosomal recessive forms of muscular dystrophy:LGMD2B and Miyoshi myopathy may be indused by dysferlin gene mutation.The purpose of this study was to define molecular defects in dysferlin gene in a family with Miyoshi myopathy.Methods mRNA from peripheral blood in a Chinese Miyoshi myopathy pedigree was amplified by RT-PCR and the mutation was determined by sequencing the amplified products.Results The results of sequencing revealed a novel homozygous mutation,a 6429delG,on exon 53 of the dysferlin gene for the patients.Conclusion The 6429delG mutation in the dysferlin gene of patients creates a frameshift mutation which induces a stop codon at 2035 on exon 54 and the premature dysferlin contributes to the Miyoshi myopathy in the Chinese pedigree.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To identify an inbred Chinese pedigree with autosomal recessive muscular dystrophy and analyze the molecular defects.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Linkage analysis was conducted using short tandem repeat(STR) markers from the regions associated with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2A(LGMD2A) through 2H. Multi-Western blot was performed with anti-calpain-3, anti-dysferlin, anti-gamma-sarcoglycan, anti-alpha-sarcoglycan, and anti-dystrophin monoclonal antibodies. Mutation was determined by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction and sequencing.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Two-point linkage analysis showed significant Lod scores with markers from chromosome 2p13, the highest two-point Lod scores were obtained with D2S337 (Z(max)=1.86 at theta=0). Multi-Western blot confirmed dysferlin deficiency of muscle specimen from the proband. Mutation analysis revealed a novel 6429delG mutation on exon 53 of the DYSF gene for the proband.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The authors identified an inbred Chinese pedigree with Miyoshi myopathy caused by a 6429delG on the DYSF gene. This mutation is predicted to result in premature termination of translation.</p>
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Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , DNA Complementar , Química , Disferlina , Ligação Genética , Proteínas de Membrana , Genética , Proteínas Musculares , Genética , Doenças Musculares , Genética , Distrofias Musculares , Genética , Mutação , LinhagemRESUMO
Objective:To examine mitochondrial DNA mutations in mitochondrial encephalomyopathy.Methods:Three cases of mitochondrial encephalomyopathy were examined by HE staining,histochemical staining methods and electron microscopy.The mutations in mitochondrial genome were studied by polymerase chain reaction /restriction enzyme digestion. Results: The three cases were diagnosed as mitochondrial encephalomyopathy.The examinations revealed that patient 1 and 2 had a heteroplasmic A3243G mutation in tRNA~(leu) gene,and patient 3 had a heteroplasmic A8344G mutation in tRNA~(lys) gene.Conclusion:tRNA gene mutations of mtDNA might be one of the etiologies of mitochondrial encephalomyopathy.