DNA methylation has been extensively investigated in recent years,not least because of its known relationship with various diseases.Progress in analytical methods can greatly increase the relevance of DNA methylation ...DNA methylation has been extensively investigated in recent years,not least because of its known relationship with various diseases.Progress in analytical methods can greatly increase the relevance of DNA methylation studies to both clinical medicine and scientific research.Microflu-idic chips are excellent carriers for molecular analysis,and their use can provide improvements from multiple aspects.On-chip molecular analysis has received extensive attention owing to its advantages of portability,high throughput,low cost,and high efficiency.In recent years,the use of novel microfluidic chips for DNA methylation analysis has been widely reported and has shown obvious superiority to conventional methods.In this review,wefirst focus on DNA methylation and its applications.Then,we discuss advanced microfluidic-based methods for DNA methylation analysis and describe the great progress that has been made in recent years.Finally,we summarize the advantages that microfluidic technology brings to DNA methylation analysis and describe several challenges and perspectives for on-chip DNA methylation analysis.This review should help researchers improve their understanding and make progress in developing microfluidic-based methods for DNA methylation analysis.展开更多
In this article, we introduce the system of high throughput screening (HTS). Its role in new drug study and current development is described. The relationship between research achievements of genome study and new type...In this article, we introduce the system of high throughput screening (HTS). Its role in new drug study and current development is described. The relationship between research achievements of genome study and new type screening model of new drugs is emphasized. The personal opinions of current problems about HTS study in China are raised.展开更多
A series of high-throughput binary cloning vectors were constructed to facilitate gene function analysis in higher plants. This vector series consists of plasmids designed for plant expression, promoter analysis, gene...A series of high-throughput binary cloning vectors were constructed to facilitate gene function analysis in higher plants. This vector series consists of plasmids designed for plant expression, promoter analysis, gene silencing, and green fluorescent protein fusions for protein localization. These vectors provide for high-throughput and efficient cloning utilizing sites for λ phage integrase/excisionase. In addition, unique restriction sites are incorporated in a multiple cloning site and enable promoter replacement. The entire vector series are available with complete sequence information and detailed annotations and are freely distributed to the scientific community for non-commercial uses.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effects of Clean-DM1(C-DM1),a polyherbal formulation of Radix Scrophulariae,Radix Astragali,Rhizoma Atractylodis,and Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae,on high-fat diet(HFD)-induced diabetes mice...Objective:To investigate the effects of Clean-DM1(C-DM1),a polyherbal formulation of Radix Scrophulariae,Radix Astragali,Rhizoma Atractylodis,and Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae,on high-fat diet(HFD)-induced diabetes mice.Methods:The information about active components of C-DM1 extract and molecular mechanism was obtained from network pharmacology analysis.Main compounds of C-DM1 extract by high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(HPLC-MS)analysis were conducted for quality control.For in vivo study,mice were induced diabetes by HFD for 12 weeks.The mice in the normal group(Nor)were maintained with a regular diet and treated with saline by gavage.The HFD model mice were randomly divided into 3 groups,including a HFD diabetic model group,a C-DM1 extract-administered group(C-DM1,500 mg/kg),and metformin-administered groups(Met,500 mg/kg),8 mice in each group.Food intake,body weight(BW),and fasting blood glucose(FBG)levels were recorded weekly for 4 weeks.After 4 weeks of treatment,alanine aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),blood glucose,low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)were determined using an automated clinical chemistry analyzer,and homeostatic model for assessing insulin resistance(HOMA-IR)levels and oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT)were detected.The histopathological changes of liver and pancreatic tissues were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining.Insulin receptor substrate(IRS)/phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(AKT)and adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase(AMPK)expressions in liver and pancreas tissues were detected by Western blot analysis.Results:HPLC-MS identified dihydroisotanshinone,dihydroisotanshinone I,cryptotanshinone,harpagoside,and atractyloside A in C-DM1 extract.The administration of C-DM1 extract significantly decreased body weight,calorie intake,and the levels of blood glucose and insulin in the diabetic mice(P<0.05 or P<0.01).The C-DM1 extract administration improved the impaired glucose tolerance and insulin resistance in the diabetic mice and significantly decreased the levels of LDL-C,ALT and AST(P<0.01).The C-DM1 extract inhibited the histopathological changes of fatty liver and hyperplasia of pancreatic islets in the diabetic mice.The C-DM1 extract significantly increased the phosphorylation of IRS,AKT,and AMPK and the expression of PI3K in pancreas and liver tissues(P<0.05 or P<0.01),which was consistent with the analysis results of network pharmacology.Conclusion:C-DM1 extract improved diabetes symptoms in longterm HFD-induced mice by regulation of IRS/PI3K/AKT and AMPK expressions in pancreas and liver tissues,suggesting that C-DM1 formulation may help prevent the progression of T2DM.展开更多
A high-throughput sample introduction system for chip-based microfluidic analysis was developed. The sampling system was composed of a capillary sampling probe attached to the microchip channel and an array of horizon...A high-throughput sample introduction system for chip-based microfluidic analysis was developed. The sampling system was composed of a capillary sampling probe attached to the microchip channel and an array of horizontally positioned micro-sample vials with slits fabricated on the bottom of each vial for pass-through of the sampling probe. The micro-sample vials array was fixed on a homebuilt platform capable of moving linearly under computer control. Sample introduction was performed by linearly moving the array of vials,allowing the probe inlet to sequentially enter the solutions in the vials through the slits. The use of a slotted vial array in the sample introduction system allowed convenient and rapid sample change with low sample volume in 10\+\{-9\} L range and high sampling frequency without requiring mechanical valves and pumps. The system was applied to achieve continuously automated sample change in a chip-based flow injection analysis system with absorption detection by using a liquid-core waveguide capillary flow-cell. High sampling throughput of 600 h -1 was obtained in this system with a sample consumption of only 4.3 nL for each cycle.展开更多
建立了分析肝癌患者血浆中低丰度差异蛋白的新的多维色谱串联质谱方法。以5例肝细胞癌(HCC)患者血浆为研究对象,选用免疫亲和色谱Agilent MARS Spin Cartridge去除血浆中6种主要高丰度蛋白;离线RP-HPLC预分级血浆低丰度蛋白并收集差异...建立了分析肝癌患者血浆中低丰度差异蛋白的新的多维色谱串联质谱方法。以5例肝细胞癌(HCC)患者血浆为研究对象,选用免疫亲和色谱Agilent MARS Spin Cartridge去除血浆中6种主要高丰度蛋白;离线RP-HPLC预分级血浆低丰度蛋白并收集差异表达蛋白组;液相色谱-芯片(HPLC-CHIP,包含一支纳升级Zorbax300SB-C18富集柱和一支纳升级Zorbax 300SB-C18分析柱)富集、分离差异表达蛋白组胰酶酶解肽混合物,线性离子阱质谱在线分析,以Spectrum Mill MS Proteomics Workbench自动分析MS和MS/MS数据后在UniProtKB/SWISS-PORT数据库中进行搜索,鉴定得到27种差异蛋白,其中23种蛋白与各种疾病或肿瘤相关,IMP3、ARNT2和GRIP1可能成为诊断HCC的潜在生物标志物。展开更多
基金support from the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2018YFE0118700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC Grant No.62174119)+1 种基金the 111 Project(Grant No.B07014)the Foundation for Talent Scientists of Nanchang Institute for Microtechnology of Tianjin University.
文摘DNA methylation has been extensively investigated in recent years,not least because of its known relationship with various diseases.Progress in analytical methods can greatly increase the relevance of DNA methylation studies to both clinical medicine and scientific research.Microflu-idic chips are excellent carriers for molecular analysis,and their use can provide improvements from multiple aspects.On-chip molecular analysis has received extensive attention owing to its advantages of portability,high throughput,low cost,and high efficiency.In recent years,the use of novel microfluidic chips for DNA methylation analysis has been widely reported and has shown obvious superiority to conventional methods.In this review,wefirst focus on DNA methylation and its applications.Then,we discuss advanced microfluidic-based methods for DNA methylation analysis and describe the great progress that has been made in recent years.Finally,we summarize the advantages that microfluidic technology brings to DNA methylation analysis and describe several challenges and perspectives for on-chip DNA methylation analysis.This review should help researchers improve their understanding and make progress in developing microfluidic-based methods for DNA methylation analysis.
文摘In this article, we introduce the system of high throughput screening (HTS). Its role in new drug study and current development is described. The relationship between research achievements of genome study and new type screening model of new drugs is emphasized. The personal opinions of current problems about HTS study in China are raised.
文摘A series of high-throughput binary cloning vectors were constructed to facilitate gene function analysis in higher plants. This vector series consists of plasmids designed for plant expression, promoter analysis, gene silencing, and green fluorescent protein fusions for protein localization. These vectors provide for high-throughput and efficient cloning utilizing sites for λ phage integrase/excisionase. In addition, unique restriction sites are incorporated in a multiple cloning site and enable promoter replacement. The entire vector series are available with complete sequence information and detailed annotations and are freely distributed to the scientific community for non-commercial uses.
基金Supported by Korea Health Technology R&D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI),the Ministry of Health&Welfare,Republic of Korea (No. HF20C0121)Shanxi Key Laboratory of Tradition Herbal Medicines Processing (No. 20210901)the Innovation Team of Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine (No. 2022TD1014)
文摘Objective:To investigate the effects of Clean-DM1(C-DM1),a polyherbal formulation of Radix Scrophulariae,Radix Astragali,Rhizoma Atractylodis,and Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae,on high-fat diet(HFD)-induced diabetes mice.Methods:The information about active components of C-DM1 extract and molecular mechanism was obtained from network pharmacology analysis.Main compounds of C-DM1 extract by high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(HPLC-MS)analysis were conducted for quality control.For in vivo study,mice were induced diabetes by HFD for 12 weeks.The mice in the normal group(Nor)were maintained with a regular diet and treated with saline by gavage.The HFD model mice were randomly divided into 3 groups,including a HFD diabetic model group,a C-DM1 extract-administered group(C-DM1,500 mg/kg),and metformin-administered groups(Met,500 mg/kg),8 mice in each group.Food intake,body weight(BW),and fasting blood glucose(FBG)levels were recorded weekly for 4 weeks.After 4 weeks of treatment,alanine aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),blood glucose,low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)were determined using an automated clinical chemistry analyzer,and homeostatic model for assessing insulin resistance(HOMA-IR)levels and oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT)were detected.The histopathological changes of liver and pancreatic tissues were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining.Insulin receptor substrate(IRS)/phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(AKT)and adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase(AMPK)expressions in liver and pancreas tissues were detected by Western blot analysis.Results:HPLC-MS identified dihydroisotanshinone,dihydroisotanshinone I,cryptotanshinone,harpagoside,and atractyloside A in C-DM1 extract.The administration of C-DM1 extract significantly decreased body weight,calorie intake,and the levels of blood glucose and insulin in the diabetic mice(P<0.05 or P<0.01).The C-DM1 extract administration improved the impaired glucose tolerance and insulin resistance in the diabetic mice and significantly decreased the levels of LDL-C,ALT and AST(P<0.01).The C-DM1 extract inhibited the histopathological changes of fatty liver and hyperplasia of pancreatic islets in the diabetic mice.The C-DM1 extract significantly increased the phosphorylation of IRS,AKT,and AMPK and the expression of PI3K in pancreas and liver tissues(P<0.05 or P<0.01),which was consistent with the analysis results of network pharmacology.Conclusion:C-DM1 extract improved diabetes symptoms in longterm HFD-induced mice by regulation of IRS/PI3K/AKT and AMPK expressions in pancreas and liver tissues,suggesting that C-DM1 formulation may help prevent the progression of T2DM.
文摘A high-throughput sample introduction system for chip-based microfluidic analysis was developed. The sampling system was composed of a capillary sampling probe attached to the microchip channel and an array of horizontally positioned micro-sample vials with slits fabricated on the bottom of each vial for pass-through of the sampling probe. The micro-sample vials array was fixed on a homebuilt platform capable of moving linearly under computer control. Sample introduction was performed by linearly moving the array of vials,allowing the probe inlet to sequentially enter the solutions in the vials through the slits. The use of a slotted vial array in the sample introduction system allowed convenient and rapid sample change with low sample volume in 10\+\{-9\} L range and high sampling frequency without requiring mechanical valves and pumps. The system was applied to achieve continuously automated sample change in a chip-based flow injection analysis system with absorption detection by using a liquid-core waveguide capillary flow-cell. High sampling throughput of 600 h -1 was obtained in this system with a sample consumption of only 4.3 nL for each cycle.
文摘建立了分析肝癌患者血浆中低丰度差异蛋白的新的多维色谱串联质谱方法。以5例肝细胞癌(HCC)患者血浆为研究对象,选用免疫亲和色谱Agilent MARS Spin Cartridge去除血浆中6种主要高丰度蛋白;离线RP-HPLC预分级血浆低丰度蛋白并收集差异表达蛋白组;液相色谱-芯片(HPLC-CHIP,包含一支纳升级Zorbax300SB-C18富集柱和一支纳升级Zorbax 300SB-C18分析柱)富集、分离差异表达蛋白组胰酶酶解肽混合物,线性离子阱质谱在线分析,以Spectrum Mill MS Proteomics Workbench自动分析MS和MS/MS数据后在UniProtKB/SWISS-PORT数据库中进行搜索,鉴定得到27种差异蛋白,其中23种蛋白与各种疾病或肿瘤相关,IMP3、ARNT2和GRIP1可能成为诊断HCC的潜在生物标志物。
