Screening and preliminaryfunctional analysis of differentially expressed lncRNAs and mRNAs in vascular endothelial cells treated by tritiated water / 中华放射医学与防护杂志

Objective:To investigate the expression changes of lncRNAs and mRNAs in human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVEC) treated by tritiated water.Methods:HUVEC cells were divided into two groups, the control group cultured in DMEM medium, and the tritiated water exposure group cultured in a medium containing tritiated water with a final concentraion of 3.7×10 3 Bq/ml. After culture for 48 h, cells were collected for RNA extract.The differentially expressed lncRNAs and mRNAs were screened by high-through put chip technology and then analyzed. Results:Compared with the control group, 1 717 lncRNAs were significantly up-regulated and 3 994 lncRNAs significantly down-regulated, and 4 562 mRNAs were significantly up-regulated and 1 433 mRNAs down-regulated. Through co-expression analysis of differential mRNAs and lncRNAs, some key genes including SQSTM1, CXCL8, ITPR1, GADD45A, NF-kB1 and VDAC1 were obtained.Conclusions:Tritiated water exposure can induce multiple changes of mRNAs and lncRNAs in vascular endothelial cells, which may lead to toxic effects through signaling pathways including some key genes such as SQSTM1, CXCL8, and ITPR1.

Study on the Feasibility of Evaluating Drug in vitro Sustained Release Performance by Overflow Dissolu-tion Method / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To study the feasibility of overflow dissolution method for evaluating the drug in vitro sustained re-lease performance. METHODS:Overflow dissolution method was established by simulating the drugs elimination in vivo. Using Nifedipine sustained-elease tablets(Ⅰ)from 2 different manufacturers as model drug A,B,concentration-time curve,cumulative release rate- time curve,release velocity-time curve of model drugs in release pool at 3 different overflow speed (0,1.50,3.00 mL/min)were investigated. RESULTS:When overflow speed was 0,the cumulative dissolution was consistent with that of the con-ventional dissolution method. As the overflow speed increased,cmax of drug A,B was decreased [A:(8.89±0.20),(5.21±0.04), (3.51±0.03)μg/mL;B:(7.62±0.05),(4.80±0.09),(2.89±0.04)μg/mL];cumulative release rate was increased [A:(85.47± 2.45)%,(94.29 ± 2.44)%,(96.04 ± 2.56)%;B:(73.28 ± 1.13)%,(78.46 ± 1.94)%,(82.50 ± 1.69)%] ;tmax was ahead (A:1.5,1.0,0.5 h;B:2.0,1.0,0.5 h). CONCLUSIONS:Overflow dissolution method has avoided the inhibition of too large drug concentration on drug release,making complete drug release and more accurate evaluation of in vivo sustained release performance of the preparation.

FoxM1 promotes development of AML by regulating Bcl-2 expression / 中国病理生理杂志

AIM: To investigate the role of Forkhead box M 1 ( FoxM1 ) and B-cell leukemia/lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) in the pathogenesis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).METHODS:RT-qPCR and immunofluorescence analysis were used to determine the expression of FoxM 1 at mRNA and protein levels in AML-de novo patients, AML-complete re-mission (CR) patients, AML-refractoriness and relapse (RR) patients and healthy controls.HL60 cells and K562 cells were transfected with FoxM1 siRNA.The cell proliferation was detected by cell proliferation assay and colony formation as-say on soft agar, and the cell apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry .The expression of FoxM1 and Bcl-2 at mRNA and protein levels was detected by RT-qPCR and Western blotting .The activity of bcl-2 promoter was examined by lucifer-ase reporter assay with FoxM1 targetting.RESULTS:FoxM1 expression level in the AML-de novo patients was significant-ly higher than that in the healthy controls .As compared with the AML-de novo patients, FoxM1 expression in the AML-CR patients was reduced , and the FoxM1 expression level was the highest in the AML-RR patients .FoxM1 expression was in-hibited in the HL60 cells and K562 cells transfected with FoxM1 siRNA.Transfection with FoxM1 siRNA in the HL60 cells and K562 cells inhibited the proliferation as compared with NC siRNA transfection , and impaired the colony formation abili-ty.On the contrary , transfection with FoxM1 siRNA promoted the cell apoptosis .FoxM1 regulated bcl-2 expression posi-tively.CONCLUSION:FoxM1 promotes the development of AML by regulating bcl-2 expression.Silencing of FoxM1 ex-pression suppresses cell proliferation and promotes cell apoptosis .FoxM1 is a potential target for AML treatment .

Inhibition of FoxM1 sensitizes leukemia K562 cells to homoharringtonine / 中国病理生理杂志

AIM:To study whether inhibition of forkhead box protein M1(FoxM1) sensitizes leukemia K562 cells to homoharringtonine ( HHT ) .METHODS: K562 cells were incubated with HHT at different concentrations ( 0μmol/L, 0.015 μmol/L, 0.030μmol/L and 0.045μmol/L) for different time (0 h, 24 h, 48 h and 72 h).The mRNA and protein levels of FoxM1 were detected by real-time PCR and Western blot.FoxM1 siRNA was transfected into K562 cells with 0.015μmol/L HHT after 6 h.After 72 h incubation, the cell proliferation was detected by cell counting and soft agar assay, and the proportion of apoptotic K562 cells was determined by flow cytometry.The expression of c-Myc and Sp1 were detected by real-time PCR and Western blot.RESULTS:FoxM1 expression was reduced time-dependently and dose-dependently, suggesting that HHT mediated the downregulation of FoxM1 in K562 cells.In K562 cells, treatment with FoxM1 siRNA and HHT inhibited the cell proliferation and promoted the apoptosis significantly.Therefore, inhibition of FoxM1 sensitized leukemia K562 cells to HHT.The expression of c-Myc and Sp1 was positively regulated by FoxM1. CONCLUSION:HHT inhibits Forkhead box protein M1 expression in K562 cells.Inhibition of FoxM1 sensitizes K562 cells to HHT.

Changes of gene methylation profile in malignant transformation of immortalized human bronchial epithelial cell line induced by alpha-particle irradiation / 中华放射医学与防护杂志

Objective To identify the changes of DNA methylation profile in the process of malignant transformation of BEP2D cell induced by α particles.Methods The genomic DNAs were isolated from the malignant transformation BERP35T4 cells and immortalized human bronchial epithelial cell line BEP2D.Genomic DNAs were digested by MseI and ligated of PCR linkers.Methylated DNAs were digested by BstUI and amplified by PCR.The methylated DNA probes were prepared by labeling with Cy3 and Cy5 fluorescence dyes individually and hybridized to the methylation CpG-Island microarray.The hybridization results were scanned and analyzed.Intensity values were quality controlled and normalized.The normalized data were used to identify the differentially expressed genes based on a 1.5 fold difference of the expression level.Results There were 16 genes which showed changes of methylation level in malignant transformation BERP35T4 cells, 9 of them were hypermethylation and 7 were hypomethylation.These genes were including the SKIP gene, PPP3CC gene, MAP2K6 gene, KIR2DL1 gene, KIR2DL4 gene, KIR3DP1 gene, ZNF493 gene, ZNF100 gene, NKX2-5 gene, TFAP2D gene, DR1 gene, KCNJ16 gene, CCDC18 gene, FNBP1L gene, IRX4 gene, EPB41L3 gene, TCP10 gene and so on.Conclusions The DNA methylation might have effects on ionizing radiation drived tumorigenesis.

Preparation of polyvinyl alcohol film inlaid with silk fibroin peptide nano-scale particles and evaluation of its function to promote cell growth / 生物医学工程学杂志

Nano-scale particles of silk fibroin peptide (SFP) were prepared from discarded materials of cocoon or filature by dissolving and enzymolysis. Polyvinyl Alcohol films inlaid with silk fibroin peptide nano-scale particles (SFP in PVA) were prepared by blending nano-SFP and PVA in water according to different blending ratios. The films' characteristics and their promoting cell growth functions were investigated. Silk fibroin fiber was dissolved in 60% NaSCN solution, and was decomposed with alpha-Chymotrypsin, Trypsin and Neutral, respectively. The uniformity of size of SFP nano-particles prepared by Neutral was better and appeared about 80-150 nm. (SFP in PVA) films were characterized by infrared spectroscopy (IR) measurement which demonstrated the combination of SFP and PVA. Scanning electron microscopy revealed the PVA films already inlaid with SFP micro-segment. The surface and form stability in water of the (SFP in PVA) films with blending ratios of 10/90, 20/80, 30/70 and 40/60 were observed. And the results showed that SFP/PVA film with the blending ratio of 30/70 has smoother surface and better stability in water. The Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells were cultured, and the promoting cell growth function of (SFP in PVA) films was assessed by MTT colorimetric assay. These findings indicate that SFP/PVA (30/70) film has excellent function of promoting cell growth.

Validity evaluation of dipstick dye immuno-assay(DDIA)for screening in low endemic areas of schistosomiasis / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

Objective To explore the application value of dipstick dye immuno-assay (DDIA) for screening the schistosomiasis chemotherapy targets in the low endemic areas of Xiaogan City.Methods The residents aged 6-65 years in a village in the low endemic areas of schistosomiasis of Xiaogan City were selected and tested by the methods of fecal examination,DDIA,indirect hemagghitination (IHA),enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and inquiry,and the results of fecal examination were determined as the gold standard.Results The Youden' s indices of IHA,DDIA,ELISA and inquiry were 0.74,0.72,0.62 and 0.30,respectively,and the consistency rates of them were 93.38%,91.99%,81.53% and 70.03%,respectively.It took 16.70,4.95,4.12,5.63 and 2.44 Yuan screening one patient with the fecal examination,IHA,DDIA,ELISA and inquiry,respectively.Conclusion The validity of DDIA with simple operation and low cost for screening the schistosomiasis chemotherapy targets is satisfying,and the method is suitable for large scale screening in low endemic areas.

Distribution of uranium in rata inhaled with depleted uranium aerosols / 中华放射医学与防护杂志

Objective To investigate the distribution of uranium in rats after inhalation with depleted uranium aerosols. Methods The depleted uranium aerosols were inhaled by Wistar rats. At 30, 90, 180, 270, 360, and 540 d after inhalation, the rata were sacrificed and tissue samples were collected. The contents of uranium in lung, kidney, liver, heart, brain, thighbone, spleen and thymus were measured by laser time-dependent spectroscopy analysis. Resulits The uranium contents of lung increased in the high-dosc and low-dose groups [(499833.3 ± 14214.8) ng/g and (25 424.0 ± 6193.4)ng/g, respectively] after inhalation, and significantly differed from the control (28.8 ± 13.9)ng/g, (P < 0.05).At 30 d after inhalation, the contents of uranium in lung, kidney and thighbone were higher than those of control, and then decreased time-dependently. At 60 d, the contents of uranium in liver, heart, brain, spleen and thymus were higher than those of control. Curve of the eontenta were biphasie, whieh went up first, reached at peak value and then went down. The contents of uranium were high in lung, thighbone, brain and thymus. Conclusions After inhalation of depleted uranium aerosols, lung and thighbone are the primary reservoirs for uranium redistributed, and accumulations in brain and thymus suggest other two organs for unanticipated injury by depleted uranium.

Luteolin inhibits proliferation and collagen synthesis of hepatic stellate cells / 中华肝脏病杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effect of luteolin on the proliferation and collagen expression of hepatic stellate cells.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The effect of luteolin on proliferation and collagen synthesis of hepatic stellate cells isolated from the liver of Wistar rats were determined by (3)H-TdR and (3)H-Pro, and procollagen gene expression was also detected by DIG-labeled gene probe and in situ hybridization.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The proliferation and collagen synthesis were significantly and dose-dependently inhibited by luteolin when the concentrations reached 10 micromol/L and 20 micromol/L respectively (t=2.542, P<0.05; t=3.650, P<0.01). The type I, III procollagen mRNA expression was decreased by 25 micromol/L luteolin, in which the type I procollagen mRNA was reduced with statistical significance (x(2)=6.850, P<0.01).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Luteolin inhibits the proliferation and collagen expression of hepatic stellate cells in vitro. It may have a preventive or therapeutic role in liver fibrosis.</p>