BACKGROUND The Alcian blue(AB)and periodic acid Schiff(PAS)stains are representative mucus markers in gastric signet ring cell carcinoma(SRCC).They are low-cost special staining methods used to detect acidic mucus and...BACKGROUND The Alcian blue(AB)and periodic acid Schiff(PAS)stains are representative mucus markers in gastric signet ring cell carcinoma(SRCC).They are low-cost special staining methods used to detect acidic mucus and neutral mucus,respectively.However,the clinical importance of the special combined AB and PAS stain is unclear.AIM To investigate AB expression,PAS expression and the AB-to-PAS(A/P)ratio in gastric SRCC patients and to assess patient prognosis.METHODS Paraffin-embedded sections from 83 patients with gastric SRCC were stained with AB and PAS,and signet ring cell positivity was assessed quantitatively.Immuno-histochemical staining for Ki67,protein 53(P53)and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)was performed simultaneously.The cancer-specific survival(CSS)rate was estimated via Kaplan-Meier analysis.Cox proportional hazards models were used for univariate and multivariate survival analyses.RESULTS Kaplan-Meier survival analysis revealed that the 3-year CSS rate was significantly greater in the high-PAS-expression subgroup than in the low-PAS-expression subgroup(P<0.001).The 3-year CSS rate in the A/P≤0.5 group was significantly greater than that in the A/P>0.5 group(P=0.042).Univariate Cox regression analysis revealed that the factors affecting prognosis included tumor diameter,lymph node metastasis,vessel carcinoma embolus,tumor stage,the A/P ratio and the expression of Ki67,P53 and the PAS.Cox multivariate regression analysis confirmed that low PAS expression[hazard ratio(HR)=3.809,95%confidence interval(CI):1.563-9.283,P=0.003]and large tumor diameter(HR=2.761,95%CI:1.086-7.020,P=0.033)were independent risk factors for poor prognosis.CONCLUSION A/P>0.5 is potentially a risk factor for prognosis,and low PAS expression is an independent risk factor in the prognosis of gastric SRCC.PAS expression and the A/P ratio could help in predicting the clinical prognosis of patients with SRCC.展开更多
BACKGROUND Diabetes is known damage the liver and kidney,leading to hepatic dysfunction and kidney failure.Honey is believed to help in lowering the blood glucose levels of diabetic patients and reducing diabetic comp...BACKGROUND Diabetes is known damage the liver and kidney,leading to hepatic dysfunction and kidney failure.Honey is believed to help in lowering the blood glucose levels of diabetic patients and reducing diabetic complications.However,the effect of stingless bee honey(SBH)administration in relieving liver and kidney damage in diabetes has not been well-studied.AIM To investigate the effect of SBH administration on the kidney and liver of streptozotocin-induced(STZ;55 mg/kg)diabetic Sprague Dawley rats.METHODS The rats were grouped as follows(n=6 per group):non-diabetic(ND),untreated diabetic(UNT),metformin-treated(MET),and SBH+metformin-treated(SBME)groups.After successful diabetic induction,ND and UNT rats were given normal saline,whereas the treatment groups received SBH(2.0 g/kg and/or metformin(250 mg/kg)for 12 d.Serum biochemical parameters and histological changes using hematoxylin and eosin(H&E)and periodic acid–Schiff(PAS)staining were evaluated.RESULTS On H&E and PAS staining,the ND group showed normal architecture and cellularity of Bowman’s capsule and tubules,whereas the UNT and MET groups had an increased glomerular cellularity and thickened basement membrane.The SBH-treated group showed a decrease in hydropic changes and mild cellularity of the glomerulus vs the ND group based on H&E staining,but the two were similar on PAS staining.Likewise,the SBME-treated group had an increase in cellularity of the glomerulus on H&E staining,but it was comparable to the SBH and ND groups on PAS staining.UNT diabetic rats had tubular hydropic tubules,which were smaller than other groups.Reduced fatty vacuole formation and dilated blood sinusoids in liver tissue were seen in the SBH group.Conversely,the UNT group had high glucose levels,which subsequently increased MDA levels,ultimately leading to liver damage.SBH treatment reduced this damage,as evidenced by having the lowest fasting glucose,serum alanine transaminase,aspartate transaminase,and alkaline phosphatase levels compared to other groups,although the levels of liver enzymes were not statistically significant.CONCLUSION The cellularity of the Bowman’s capsule,as well as histological alteration of kidney tubules,glomerular membranes,and liver tissues in diabetic rats after oral SBH resembled those of ND rats.Therefore,SBH exhibited a protective hepatorenal effect in a diabetic rat model.展开更多
In this study, we exhibited an amino acid (arginine and threonine) derivative Schiff base copper(II) complexes incorporating an azobenzene moiety as a photoresponsive site and conjugated it to egg white lysozyme, a we...In this study, we exhibited an amino acid (arginine and threonine) derivative Schiff base copper(II) complexes incorporating an azobenzene moiety as a photoresponsive site and conjugated it to egg white lysozyme, a well-known protein, to change ligand conformation under binding to lysozyme. Among several spectroscopic investigations, ESR clearly showed that the nitrogen atom of the amino acid residue of lysozyme was bound to the paramagnetic copper(II) ion of the complex, and UV light irradiation confirmed photoisomerization of the azobenzene moiety of the ligand to cis-form. The binding mode was considered by means of spectroscopic as well as computational methods, whereas complete crystallographic verification was still a preliminary stage.展开更多
A new amino-acid Schiff base, 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-(2-thenoyl) pyrazolone-5-β-alanine (HL) and its ten rare earth complexes have been synthesized. On the basis of elemental analysis and molar conductance, the general ...A new amino-acid Schiff base, 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-(2-thenoyl) pyrazolone-5-β-alanine (HL) and its ten rare earth complexes have been synthesized. On the basis of elemental analysis and molar conductance, the general formula of the complexes, ·nH2O (RE=La, Nd, Eu, Tb, Y, n=2; RE= Pr, Sm, n=1; RE= Dy, Er, Yb, n=3), is given. They were characterized by IR, UV-visible, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and fluorescence. The results show that the rare earth ions exhibit coordination of eight in the complexes.The antibacterial experiments indicate that they have high antibacterial activities against S. Aureus, B. Subtillis, E. Coli, E. Carotovora and C. Flaccumfaciens.展开更多
Three new complexes of N salicylidenamino acid with Zn? have been synthesized. The compositions and structures of the obtained complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductance, infrared spect...Three new complexes of N salicylidenamino acid with Zn? have been synthesized. The compositions and structures of the obtained complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductance, infrared spectra, TG DTA and X ray powder diffraction. The three complexes have the compositions of Zn(sal β ala)·H2O(1),Zn(sal γ aba)·H2O(2),Zn(sal DL met)·1.5H2O(3)(sal=salicylidene,β ala=β alanine,γ aba=γ aminobutyric acid,DL met=DL methionine) and the molecular formula of ZnC10H11O4N, ZnC11H13O4N, ZnC12H16O4.5NS respectively. Infrared spectra of the complexes indicate that water has been coordinated. The thermal decomposition processes of the complexes show that the first weight losses are in good agreement with the water contents, and the compositions of the final residues are zinc oxide. The results of indexes to the X ray powder diffraction data indicate that the crystal structure of the three complexes belong to triclinic system. The lattice parameters are:a=1.9522nm,b=1.3904nm,c=2.0235nm,α=97.33°,β=98.66°,γ=99.05° for 1;a=1.3944nm,b=2.0880nm,c=2.4455nm,α=92.99°,β=95.48°,γ=96.18° for 2;a=2.1892nm,b=1.9171nm,c=1.4546nm,α=94.76°,β=95.09°,γ=94.12° for 3 respectively.展开更多
基金the Startup Fund for Scientific Research of Fujian Medical University,No.2020QH1170.
文摘BACKGROUND The Alcian blue(AB)and periodic acid Schiff(PAS)stains are representative mucus markers in gastric signet ring cell carcinoma(SRCC).They are low-cost special staining methods used to detect acidic mucus and neutral mucus,respectively.However,the clinical importance of the special combined AB and PAS stain is unclear.AIM To investigate AB expression,PAS expression and the AB-to-PAS(A/P)ratio in gastric SRCC patients and to assess patient prognosis.METHODS Paraffin-embedded sections from 83 patients with gastric SRCC were stained with AB and PAS,and signet ring cell positivity was assessed quantitatively.Immuno-histochemical staining for Ki67,protein 53(P53)and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)was performed simultaneously.The cancer-specific survival(CSS)rate was estimated via Kaplan-Meier analysis.Cox proportional hazards models were used for univariate and multivariate survival analyses.RESULTS Kaplan-Meier survival analysis revealed that the 3-year CSS rate was significantly greater in the high-PAS-expression subgroup than in the low-PAS-expression subgroup(P<0.001).The 3-year CSS rate in the A/P≤0.5 group was significantly greater than that in the A/P>0.5 group(P=0.042).Univariate Cox regression analysis revealed that the factors affecting prognosis included tumor diameter,lymph node metastasis,vessel carcinoma embolus,tumor stage,the A/P ratio and the expression of Ki67,P53 and the PAS.Cox multivariate regression analysis confirmed that low PAS expression[hazard ratio(HR)=3.809,95%confidence interval(CI):1.563-9.283,P=0.003]and large tumor diameter(HR=2.761,95%CI:1.086-7.020,P=0.033)were independent risk factors for poor prognosis.CONCLUSION A/P>0.5 is potentially a risk factor for prognosis,and low PAS expression is an independent risk factor in the prognosis of gastric SRCC.PAS expression and the A/P ratio could help in predicting the clinical prognosis of patients with SRCC.
基金Ministry of Higher Education,Malaysia for Fundamental Research Grant Scheme FRGS/1/2019/SKK06/USM/03/6,No.291983-329281.
文摘BACKGROUND Diabetes is known damage the liver and kidney,leading to hepatic dysfunction and kidney failure.Honey is believed to help in lowering the blood glucose levels of diabetic patients and reducing diabetic complications.However,the effect of stingless bee honey(SBH)administration in relieving liver and kidney damage in diabetes has not been well-studied.AIM To investigate the effect of SBH administration on the kidney and liver of streptozotocin-induced(STZ;55 mg/kg)diabetic Sprague Dawley rats.METHODS The rats were grouped as follows(n=6 per group):non-diabetic(ND),untreated diabetic(UNT),metformin-treated(MET),and SBH+metformin-treated(SBME)groups.After successful diabetic induction,ND and UNT rats were given normal saline,whereas the treatment groups received SBH(2.0 g/kg and/or metformin(250 mg/kg)for 12 d.Serum biochemical parameters and histological changes using hematoxylin and eosin(H&E)and periodic acid–Schiff(PAS)staining were evaluated.RESULTS On H&E and PAS staining,the ND group showed normal architecture and cellularity of Bowman’s capsule and tubules,whereas the UNT and MET groups had an increased glomerular cellularity and thickened basement membrane.The SBH-treated group showed a decrease in hydropic changes and mild cellularity of the glomerulus vs the ND group based on H&E staining,but the two were similar on PAS staining.Likewise,the SBME-treated group had an increase in cellularity of the glomerulus on H&E staining,but it was comparable to the SBH and ND groups on PAS staining.UNT diabetic rats had tubular hydropic tubules,which were smaller than other groups.Reduced fatty vacuole formation and dilated blood sinusoids in liver tissue were seen in the SBH group.Conversely,the UNT group had high glucose levels,which subsequently increased MDA levels,ultimately leading to liver damage.SBH treatment reduced this damage,as evidenced by having the lowest fasting glucose,serum alanine transaminase,aspartate transaminase,and alkaline phosphatase levels compared to other groups,although the levels of liver enzymes were not statistically significant.CONCLUSION The cellularity of the Bowman’s capsule,as well as histological alteration of kidney tubules,glomerular membranes,and liver tissues in diabetic rats after oral SBH resembled those of ND rats.Therefore,SBH exhibited a protective hepatorenal effect in a diabetic rat model.
文摘In this study, we exhibited an amino acid (arginine and threonine) derivative Schiff base copper(II) complexes incorporating an azobenzene moiety as a photoresponsive site and conjugated it to egg white lysozyme, a well-known protein, to change ligand conformation under binding to lysozyme. Among several spectroscopic investigations, ESR clearly showed that the nitrogen atom of the amino acid residue of lysozyme was bound to the paramagnetic copper(II) ion of the complex, and UV light irradiation confirmed photoisomerization of the azobenzene moiety of the ligand to cis-form. The binding mode was considered by means of spectroscopic as well as computational methods, whereas complete crystallographic verification was still a preliminary stage.
文摘A new amino-acid Schiff base, 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-(2-thenoyl) pyrazolone-5-β-alanine (HL) and its ten rare earth complexes have been synthesized. On the basis of elemental analysis and molar conductance, the general formula of the complexes, ·nH2O (RE=La, Nd, Eu, Tb, Y, n=2; RE= Pr, Sm, n=1; RE= Dy, Er, Yb, n=3), is given. They were characterized by IR, UV-visible, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and fluorescence. The results show that the rare earth ions exhibit coordination of eight in the complexes.The antibacterial experiments indicate that they have high antibacterial activities against S. Aureus, B. Subtillis, E. Coli, E. Carotovora and C. Flaccumfaciens.
文摘Three new complexes of N salicylidenamino acid with Zn? have been synthesized. The compositions and structures of the obtained complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductance, infrared spectra, TG DTA and X ray powder diffraction. The three complexes have the compositions of Zn(sal β ala)·H2O(1),Zn(sal γ aba)·H2O(2),Zn(sal DL met)·1.5H2O(3)(sal=salicylidene,β ala=β alanine,γ aba=γ aminobutyric acid,DL met=DL methionine) and the molecular formula of ZnC10H11O4N, ZnC11H13O4N, ZnC12H16O4.5NS respectively. Infrared spectra of the complexes indicate that water has been coordinated. The thermal decomposition processes of the complexes show that the first weight losses are in good agreement with the water contents, and the compositions of the final residues are zinc oxide. The results of indexes to the X ray powder diffraction data indicate that the crystal structure of the three complexes belong to triclinic system. The lattice parameters are:a=1.9522nm,b=1.3904nm,c=2.0235nm,α=97.33°,β=98.66°,γ=99.05° for 1;a=1.3944nm,b=2.0880nm,c=2.4455nm,α=92.99°,β=95.48°,γ=96.18° for 2;a=2.1892nm,b=1.9171nm,c=1.4546nm,α=94.76°,β=95.09°,γ=94.12° for 3 respectively.
