It is difficult to make a precise diagnosis of intestinal tuberculosis and to differentiate it from Crohn's disease. For evaluating Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) assay in these two aspects, 36 specimens of intes...It is difficult to make a precise diagnosis of intestinal tuberculosis and to differentiate it from Crohn's disease. For evaluating Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) assay in these two aspects, 36 specimens of intestinal tuberculosis from surgical resections and endoscopic biopsies and 26 Crohn's disease samples were subjected to PCR assay. 21 specimens of normal colon tissue surrounding cancer were used as the control. Oligonucleotides derived from the IS 6110 sequence, which is repeated in M. tuberculosis chromosome and highly specific for the M. tuberculosis complex, were used as a primer. The amplified PCR products were detected by examination of ethidium-bromide-stained polyacrylamide gels. The specificity of PCR products was confirmed by digestion with Sal 1 restrictive endonuclease and southern blot hybridization using digoxigenin-labeled probe. The results showed that the M. tuberculosis DNA was identified in 27 / 36 intestinal tuberculosis, but none of 26 Crohn's disease. Acid fast bacilli were only found in 16 / 36 intestinal tuberculosis. In conclusion, as a rapid, sensitive, and specific pathogenic method in diagnosis of intestinal tuberculosis, PCR assay has been developed in this study, and is considered valuable in the differentiation between intestinal tuberculosis and Crohn's disease.展开更多
Electroacupuncture is beneficial for the recovery of spinal cord injury, but the underlying mechanism is unclear. The Rho/Rho-associated kinase（ROCK） signaling pathway regulates the actin cytoskeleton by controlling...Electroacupuncture is beneficial for the recovery of spinal cord injury, but the underlying mechanism is unclear. The Rho/Rho-associated kinase（ROCK） signaling pathway regulates the actin cytoskeleton by controlling the adhesive and migratory behaviors of cells that could inhibit neurite regrowth after neural injury and consequently hinder the recovery from spinal cord injury. Therefore, we hypothesized electroacupuncture could affect the Rho/ROCK signaling pathway to promote the recovery of spinal cord injury. In our experiments, the spinal cord injury in adult Sprague-Dawley rats was caused by an impact device. Those rats were subjected to electroacupuncture at Yaoyangguan（GV3）, Dazhui（GV14）, Zusanli（ST36） and Ciliao（BL32） and/or monosialoganglioside treatment. Behavioral scores revealed that the hindlimb motor functions improved with those treatments. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction, fluorescence in situ hybridization and western blot assay showed that electroacupuncture suppressed the m RNA and protein expression of Rho-A and Rho-associated kinase Ⅱ（ROCKⅡ） of injured spinal cord. Although monosialoganglioside promoted the recovery of hindlimb motor function, monosialoganglioside did not affect the expression of Rho-A and ROCKⅡ. However, electroacupuncture combined with monosialoganglioside did not further improve the motor function or suppress the expression of Rho-A and ROCKⅡ. Our data suggested that the electroacupuncture could specifically inhibit the activation of the Rho/ROCK signaling pathway thus partially contributing to the repair of injured spinal cord. Monosialoganglioside could promote the motor function but did not suppress expression of Rho A and ROCKⅡ. There was no synergistic effect of electroacupuncture combined with monosialoganglioside.展开更多
Background Molecular testing is more precise compared to serology and has been widely used in genotyping blood group antigens. Single nucleotide polymorphisms （SNPs） of blood group antigens can be determined by the ...Background Molecular testing is more precise compared to serology and has been widely used in genotyping blood group antigens. Single nucleotide polymorphisms （SNPs） of blood group antigens can be determined by the polymerase chain reaction with sequence specific priming （PCR-SSP） assay. Commercial high-throughput platforms can be expensive and are not approved in China. The genotype frequencies of Kidd, Kell, Duffy, Scianna, and RhCE blood group antigens in Jiangsu province were unknown. The aim of this study is sought to detect the genotype frequencies of Kidd, Kell, Duffy, Scianna, and RhCE antigens in Jiangsu Chinese Hart using molecular methods with laboratory developed tests. Methods DNA was extracted from EDTA-anticoagulated blood samples of 146 voluntary blood donors collected randomly within one month. Standard serologic assay for red blood cell antigens were also performed except the Scianna blood group antigens. PCR-SSP was designed to work under one PCR program to identify the following SNPs： JK1/JK2, KEL 1/KEL2, FYA/FYB, SC1/SC2, C/c and E/e. Results Serologic antigen results were identical to the phenotypes that were predicted from genotyping results. The allele frequencies for Jk^＊01 and Jk^＊02 were 0.51 and 0.49, respectively; for Fy^＊A and Fy^＊B 0.94 and 0.06; for RHCE^＊C and RHCE^＊c 0.68 and 0.32; and for RHCE^＊E and RHCE^＊e 0.28 and 0.72. Among 146 blood donors, all were KEL^＊02/ KEL^＊02 and SC^＊01/SC^＊01, indicating allele frequencies for KEL^＊02 and SC^＊01 close to 1.00. Conclusions The use of PCR-SSP working under the same condition for testing multiple antigens at the same time is practical. This approach can be effective and cost-efficient for small-scale laboratories and in developing counties. These molecular tests can be also used for identifying rare blood types.展开更多
Background Epigallocatechin-3-gallate （EGCG） has been demonstrated to have anti-neoplastic activity, but the effective concentration of EGCG and its possible mechanisms are uncertain. The study on the killing effect...Background Epigallocatechin-3-gallate （EGCG） has been demonstrated to have anti-neoplastic activity, but the effective concentration of EGCG and its possible mechanisms are uncertain. The study on the killing effects of EGCG on different digestive tract cancer cell lines can find target sites of its anti-neoplastic effect and provide a theoretical basis for its clinical application in the treatment of cancers. Methods Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium （MTT） analysis was made to detect the differential sensitivities of eight digestive tract cancer cell lines to EGCG. The effect of EGCG on cell cycle distribution of sensitive cancer cell line was measured by flow cytometry. By polymerase chain reaction （PCR）-enzyme linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA） protocol, the influence of EGCG on telomerase activity of sensitive cancer cell line was also investigated. RT-PCR method was employed to detect the influence of EGCG on the expressions of hTERT, cmyc, p53 and madl genes in sensitive cancer cell line. Results EGCG exhibited dose-dependent killing effects on all eight disgestive tract cancer cell lines. The 50% inhibitory concentration （IC50） of SW1116, MKN45, BGC823, SGC7901, AGS, MKN28, HGC27 and LoVo cells were 51.7 μmol/L, 55.9 μmol/L, 68.5 μmol/L, 79. 1 μmol/L, 83.8 μmol/L, 119.8 μmol/L, 183.2 μmol/L and 194. 6 μmol/L, respectively. There were no apparent changes in cell cycle distribution of sensitive cancer cell line MKN45 48 hours after incubating with three different concentrations of EGCG compared with the controls. It was found that EGCG could suppress the telomerase activity of MKN45 cells, and the effects were dose- and time-dependent. After EGCG administration, the expression of hTERT and c-myc genes in MKN45 cells was decreased, that of the madl gene increased, and that of the p53 gene unchanged. Conclusions EGCG has dose-dependent killing effects on different digestive tract cancer cell lines. Administration of EGCG has no obvious effect on cell cycle distribution of sensitive cancer cell line MKN45. The anti-neoplastic activity of EGCG might be due to the inhibition of telomerase activity by means of its influence on hTERT and the up-stream regulation genes.展开更多
文摘It is difficult to make a precise diagnosis of intestinal tuberculosis and to differentiate it from Crohn's disease. For evaluating Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) assay in these two aspects, 36 specimens of intestinal tuberculosis from surgical resections and endoscopic biopsies and 26 Crohn's disease samples were subjected to PCR assay. 21 specimens of normal colon tissue surrounding cancer were used as the control. Oligonucleotides derived from the IS 6110 sequence, which is repeated in M. tuberculosis chromosome and highly specific for the M. tuberculosis complex, were used as a primer. The amplified PCR products were detected by examination of ethidium-bromide-stained polyacrylamide gels. The specificity of PCR products was confirmed by digestion with Sal 1 restrictive endonuclease and southern blot hybridization using digoxigenin-labeled probe. The results showed that the M. tuberculosis DNA was identified in 27 / 36 intestinal tuberculosis, but none of 26 Crohn's disease. Acid fast bacilli were only found in 16 / 36 intestinal tuberculosis. In conclusion, as a rapid, sensitive, and specific pathogenic method in diagnosis of intestinal tuberculosis, PCR assay has been developed in this study, and is considered valuable in the differentiation between intestinal tuberculosis and Crohn's disease.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81360562
文摘Electroacupuncture is beneficial for the recovery of spinal cord injury, but the underlying mechanism is unclear. The Rho/Rho-associated kinase（ROCK） signaling pathway regulates the actin cytoskeleton by controlling the adhesive and migratory behaviors of cells that could inhibit neurite regrowth after neural injury and consequently hinder the recovery from spinal cord injury. Therefore, we hypothesized electroacupuncture could affect the Rho/ROCK signaling pathway to promote the recovery of spinal cord injury. In our experiments, the spinal cord injury in adult Sprague-Dawley rats was caused by an impact device. Those rats were subjected to electroacupuncture at Yaoyangguan（GV3）, Dazhui（GV14）, Zusanli（ST36） and Ciliao（BL32） and/or monosialoganglioside treatment. Behavioral scores revealed that the hindlimb motor functions improved with those treatments. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction, fluorescence in situ hybridization and western blot assay showed that electroacupuncture suppressed the m RNA and protein expression of Rho-A and Rho-associated kinase Ⅱ（ROCKⅡ） of injured spinal cord. Although monosialoganglioside promoted the recovery of hindlimb motor function, monosialoganglioside did not affect the expression of Rho-A and ROCKⅡ. However, electroacupuncture combined with monosialoganglioside did not further improve the motor function or suppress the expression of Rho-A and ROCKⅡ. Our data suggested that the electroacupuncture could specifically inhibit the activation of the Rho/ROCK signaling pathway thus partially contributing to the repair of injured spinal cord. Monosialoganglioside could promote the motor function but did not suppress expression of Rho A and ROCKⅡ. There was no synergistic effect of electroacupuncture combined with monosialoganglioside.
文摘Background Molecular testing is more precise compared to serology and has been widely used in genotyping blood group antigens. Single nucleotide polymorphisms （SNPs） of blood group antigens can be determined by the polymerase chain reaction with sequence specific priming （PCR-SSP） assay. Commercial high-throughput platforms can be expensive and are not approved in China. The genotype frequencies of Kidd, Kell, Duffy, Scianna, and RhCE blood group antigens in Jiangsu province were unknown. The aim of this study is sought to detect the genotype frequencies of Kidd, Kell, Duffy, Scianna, and RhCE antigens in Jiangsu Chinese Hart using molecular methods with laboratory developed tests. Methods DNA was extracted from EDTA-anticoagulated blood samples of 146 voluntary blood donors collected randomly within one month. Standard serologic assay for red blood cell antigens were also performed except the Scianna blood group antigens. PCR-SSP was designed to work under one PCR program to identify the following SNPs： JK1/JK2, KEL 1/KEL2, FYA/FYB, SC1/SC2, C/c and E/e. Results Serologic antigen results were identical to the phenotypes that were predicted from genotyping results. The allele frequencies for Jk^＊01 and Jk^＊02 were 0.51 and 0.49, respectively; for Fy^＊A and Fy^＊B 0.94 and 0.06; for RHCE^＊C and RHCE^＊c 0.68 and 0.32; and for RHCE^＊E and RHCE^＊e 0.28 and 0.72. Among 146 blood donors, all were KEL^＊02/ KEL^＊02 and SC^＊01/SC^＊01, indicating allele frequencies for KEL^＊02 and SC^＊01 close to 1.00. Conclusions The use of PCR-SSP working under the same condition for testing multiple antigens at the same time is practical. This approach can be effective and cost-efficient for small-scale laboratories and in developing counties. These molecular tests can be also used for identifying rare blood types.
文摘Background Epigallocatechin-3-gallate （EGCG） has been demonstrated to have anti-neoplastic activity, but the effective concentration of EGCG and its possible mechanisms are uncertain. The study on the killing effects of EGCG on different digestive tract cancer cell lines can find target sites of its anti-neoplastic effect and provide a theoretical basis for its clinical application in the treatment of cancers. Methods Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium （MTT） analysis was made to detect the differential sensitivities of eight digestive tract cancer cell lines to EGCG. The effect of EGCG on cell cycle distribution of sensitive cancer cell line was measured by flow cytometry. By polymerase chain reaction （PCR）-enzyme linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA） protocol, the influence of EGCG on telomerase activity of sensitive cancer cell line was also investigated. RT-PCR method was employed to detect the influence of EGCG on the expressions of hTERT, cmyc, p53 and madl genes in sensitive cancer cell line. Results EGCG exhibited dose-dependent killing effects on all eight disgestive tract cancer cell lines. The 50% inhibitory concentration （IC50） of SW1116, MKN45, BGC823, SGC7901, AGS, MKN28, HGC27 and LoVo cells were 51.7 μmol/L, 55.9 μmol/L, 68.5 μmol/L, 79. 1 μmol/L, 83.8 μmol/L, 119.8 μmol/L, 183.2 μmol/L and 194. 6 μmol/L, respectively. There were no apparent changes in cell cycle distribution of sensitive cancer cell line MKN45 48 hours after incubating with three different concentrations of EGCG compared with the controls. It was found that EGCG could suppress the telomerase activity of MKN45 cells, and the effects were dose- and time-dependent. After EGCG administration, the expression of hTERT and c-myc genes in MKN45 cells was decreased, that of the madl gene increased, and that of the p53 gene unchanged. Conclusions EGCG has dose-dependent killing effects on different digestive tract cancer cell lines. Administration of EGCG has no obvious effect on cell cycle distribution of sensitive cancer cell line MKN45. The anti-neoplastic activity of EGCG might be due to the inhibition of telomerase activity by means of its influence on hTERT and the up-stream regulation genes.
