Phosphoproteomic analysis of human umbilical venous endothelial cells with DENV-2 infection / 南方医科大学学报

OBJECTIVE@#To analyze the differentially phosphorylated proteins in DENV-2-infected human umbilical venous endothelial cells (HUVECs) and explore the possible pathogenic mechanism of DENV-2 infection.@*METHODS@#The total proteins were extracted from DENV-2-infected HUVECs and blank control HUVEC using SDT lysis method. The phosphorylated proteins were qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed using tandem mass spectrometry (TMT). The identified differentially phosphorylated proteins were analyzed by bioinformatics analyses such as subcellular localization analysis, GO enrichment analysis, KEGG pathway analysis and protein-protein interaction (PPI) analysis. Western blotting was used to detect the expressions of phosphorylated Jun, map2k2 and AKT1 proteins in DENV-2-infected HUVECs.@*RESULTS@#A total of 2918 modified peptides on 1385 different proteins were detected, and among them 1346 were significantly upregulated (FC > 1.2, P < 0.05) and 1572 were significantly downregulated (FC < 0.83, P < 0.05). A total of 49 phosphorylated conserved motifs were obtained by amino acid conservative motif analysis. The most abundant differentially phosphorylated peptides in protein domain analysis included RNA recognition motif, protein kinase domain and PH domain. Subcellular localization analysis showed that the differentially modified peptides were mainly localized in the nucleus and cytoplasm. GO enrichment and KEGG pathway analysis showed that the differential peptides were mainly enriched in the regulation of stimulation response, biosynthesis of small molecules containing nuclear bases, and migration of phagosomes and leukocytes across the endothelium. PPI and KEGG joint analysis showed that the up-regulated and down-regulated differentially phosphorylated proteins were enriched in 15 pathways. In DENV-2-infected HUVECs, Western blotting detected differential expressions of phosphorylated proteins related with the autophagy pathway, namely JUN, MAP2K2 and AKT1, and among them p-JUN was significantly down-regulated and p-AKT1 and p-MAP2K2 were significantly upregulated (P < 0.01).@*CONCLUSION@#DENV-2 infected HUVECs show numerous differentially expressed proteins. The downregulation of p-JUN and upregulation of p-MAP2K2 and p-AKT1 suggest their potential roles in regulating autophagy, which is probably involved in the mechanism of DENV-2 infection.

Spinal metastases combined with leptomeningeal metastasis: A case report / 北京大学学报(医学版)

Spinal metastases (SM) is the commonest form of solid tumors osseous metastasis, for which surgical dissection is often performed when combined with spinal cord compression. Leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) results from dissemination of cancer cells to both the leptomeninges (pia and arachnoid) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) compartment. The spread of LM may occur via multiple routes, such as hematogenous, direct infiltration from metastatic brain lesions, or via iatrogenic seeding of CSF. Signs and symptoms associated with LM are generalized and various while early diagnosis of LM is challenging. Cytological evaluation of the CSF and gadolinium enhanced MRI brain and spine is the gold standard for diagnosing LM and CSF can help assess treatment response. While a number of other potential CSF biomarkers have been investigated both for the diagnosis as well as monitoring of LM, none have been established as a component of the standard evaluation of all LM or suspected LM patients. Management goals of LM include improving patient's neurologic function, quality of life, preventing further neurologic deterioration and prolonging survival. In many cases, it may be reasonable to pursue a palliative and comfort focused course, even from the initial LM diagnosis. Surgery is not recommended considering the risk of seeding with cerebrospinal fluid. A diagnosis of LM carries a poor prognosis with an estimated median survival of only 2-4 months despite therapy. Spinal metastases combined with leptomeningeal metastasis (SM+LM) is not uncommon and its treatment is similar to LM. LM can appear at the same time as SM or directly invaded by SM, which is thought regarding the pathophysiology of LM remains speculative and not systematically studied. The present article reports a 58-year-old woman who was first diagnosed with SM, but worsened after surgery repeated MRI examinations confirmed coexisting LM. Relevant literature was reviewed to summarize the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, imaging characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of SM+LM, so as to improve the understanding of the disease and promote early diagnosis. It should be vigilant to merge LM for the patient with SM when atypical clinical manifestations, rapid disease progression or inconsistent with imaging occurred. Repeated examinations of cerebrospinal fluid cytology and enhanced MRI should be considered when SM+LM is suspected to achieve timely adjustment of diagnosis and treatment strategy for better prognosis.

Analysis of gene expression profile and construction of ceRNA regulatory network after DENV-2 infection with HUVECs / 西安交通大学学报(医学版)

【Objective】 To establish a co-expression lncRNA-mRNA ceRNA network and explore the potential molecular mechanism of lncRNA in dengue fever. 【Methods】 DENV-2-infected and normal pHUVEC were sequenced and screened for differentially expressed lncRNA and mRNA by gene microarray technology. Differentially expressed mRNA was analyzed by protein-protein interaction (PPI), and significantly related co-expressed lncRNA-mRNA was screened by Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The microRNA (miRNA) that bound to co-expressed lncRNA-mRNA was predicted by the database. The ceRNA network of co-expressed lncRNA-mRNA was constructed by Cytoscape software. Finally differentially expressed mRNAs and co-expressed lncRNA-mRNA were analyzed by GO and KEGG enrichment, and co-expressed lncRNA-mRNA was verified by RT-qPCR. 【Results】 At 48 h and 72 h after infection, 105 and 51 differentially expressed mRNAs were obtained, respectively, while 59 and 29 differentially expressed lncRNAs were obtained, respectively. Furthermore, at the two time intervals, there were 10 differential mRNAs and 5 differential lncRNAs, respectively. PPI analysis of differential mRNAs showed that isocratic values of interleukin 6 (IL6), interferon-induced protein with tetratricopeptide repeats 2 (IFIT2), and 2’-5’-oligoadenylate synthetase 2 (OAS2) were relatively high. The pairing results of lncRNA-mRNA co-expression analysis with the highest correlation coefficients at 48 h and 72 h after infection were XLOC_001966-SMTNL1 and XLOC_001966-ESR2, respectively. According to Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis, the functions of differentially expressed mRNA and co-expressed lncRNA-mRNA were mainly involved in virus epidemic prevention response, immune response, and signal transduction, as well as the Janus kinase (JAK)-signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) signaling pathway, type I interferon, and cytokine receptor interaction. RT-qPCR revealed that lncRNA XLOC-I2-8991 was upregulated in the co-expressed lncRNA-mRNA, whereas all the other lncRNA and mRNA were downregulated. 【Conclusion】 This study initially revealed the potential lncRNA-mRNA co-expression network during dengue virus infection, and found that co-expressed lncRNA-mRNA was mainly enriched in the immune regulation and signal transduction pathways during virus infection. The findings will help further exploration into the infection mechanism of DENV-2.

The construction of smart library based on different functional positions / 中华医学图书情报杂志

Public library, academic library and special library are different kinds of library. The aim, objects, contents of service and the different characteristics, needs, problems of smart construction depend on their different functional positions. The problems and challenges faced by smart construction were pointed out based on the analy-sis of the origin, concept and characteristics of smart construction, domestic studies on smart construction, in com-bination with the different functional positions of public library, academic library and special library, and the needs of their smart construction. Suggestions were thus put forward for their solution.

Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of the novel ligustrazine derivatives / 药学学报

Using ligustrazine as the leading compound, we designed and synthesized ten novel ligustrazine derivatives, whose structures were determined by 1H NMR, 13C NMR and MS. Inhibitory effects of the new compounds on the proliferation of A549, A549/DDP and HBE cells were detected by MTT assay. The inhibi-tory activity of the synthesized compounds on migration and invasion of A549 cells were evaluated through scratch assay and transwell assay. Mechanism of the inhibition on migration and invasion was investigated by Western blotting. In addition, the cell cycle was analyzed with flow cytometry. The results showed that, both compounds Z8 and Z10 have an anti-proliferative activity, and the potencies of inhibition of tumor-cell migration and invasion were attributed to the down-regulation of MMP-2 and MMP-9. The compounds Z8 and Z10 could also enhance G2/M arrest in A549 cell as revealed by cell cycle analysis.

A survey of standing drugs and medical treatment behavior in urban family of Hefei city of Anhui province / 中国基层医药

Objective To understand the types of drug use,medication habits,medical treatment behavior and drug management of urban families in Hefei,and to provide background information for drug safety education and scientific medical education.Methods The questionnaire design covers 32 issues,some teachers and parents of 2 training institutions,part of the staff of the 2 administrative institutions and the residents of the 3 residential areas were investigated.320 questionnaires were distributed,and valid questionnaires were collected from 306 copies.Results 96.1% of Hefei urban family had standing drugs,anti cold drugs was the highest proportion(87.3%),followed by antibacterial drugs(51.0%),the main channel was the purchase pharmacy(89.2%) and hospital(36.3%).When the family was ill,65.7% of the respondents first ate home medicine;the proportion of chosing a large hospital up to 83.3%.74.5% of respondents believed that antibiotics abuse.Up to 83.3% of respondents had been performed intravenous infusion therapy when illness,55.9% of the respondents thought intravenous infusion therapy most unnecessary,and only 5.9% of the respondents thought intravenous infusion therapy was dangerous.Consulting a doctor when they had a problem in 67.7%,followed by the internet query(44.1%) and to the pharmacy consultation(14.7%).40.2% of the respondents hoped to learn medical knowledge.Conclusion Hefei city of Anhui province has a high proportion of urban family with standing drugs,the purchase way is regular,and when the disease,first of all to eat home standing drugs,medical treatment prefers large hospital,most think most intravenous infusion is not necessary;They want to understand the medical knowledge,and hope to establish consultation channels.

Effect and mechanism of melatonin in anti-oxidative stress in N2A cells under hypoxia conditions / 局解手术学杂志

Objective To investigate the effects of melatonin on the changes of superoxide dismutase ( SOD ) , reactive oxygen species (ROS),and malondialdehyde(MDA) in N2A cells under hypoxia conditions.Methods Randomly divided the primary cultured neuroblasto-ma cells of mouse into the control group ,hypoxia group ,and MT treatment group .The MT treatment group were given melatonin 5μg/mL for 24 h to set up the treatment model .Rsbiotech of the hypoxia group and MT treatment group were given gaseous mixture of 95%N2 and 5%CO2 ,The ischemia hypoxia model of N 2A cells was set up with cells in the oxidative stress state and cultured for 24 hours at low concentra-tions of serum .The content of SOD , ROS, and MDA was measured respectively by xanthine oxidase , fluorogenic quantitative detection and thiobarbituric acid chromatometry .Results The expression of SOD in hypoxia group and MT treatment group were significantly decreased compared with that in control group(P<0.05).The level of SOD in MT treatment group significantly recovered compared with hypoxia group with singnificant difference (P<0.05).The expression of MDA and ROS in hypoxia group and MT treatment group were significantly in-creased compared with that in control group (P<0.05).The level of MDA and ROS in MT treatment group significantly recovered compared with hypoxia group with singnificant difference (P<0.05).Conclsion Melatonin provides a protective effect on the secondary damage of nerve cells with hypoxia ischemia .The possible mechanism is melatonin could play the role of free radical scavenging and up -regulate the ex-pression level of antioxidants .

Epidemiological survey of glenoid fractures in the Third Affiliated Hospital to Hebei Medical University from 2003 through 2012 / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective To analyze the epidemiological features and trends of glenoid fractures from 2003 through 2012 in the Third Affiliated Hospital to Hebei Medical University.Methods The clinical data were collected of the patients with glenoid fracture who had been treated between January 2003 and December 2012 in our hospital.The patients' gender,age and fracture type of Ideberg classification were documented.The data from January 2003 to December 2007 were assigned into group A and those from January 2008 to December 2012 into group B.The 2 groups were compared to find out the general epidemiological characteristics and trends in the recent 10 years.Results A total of 225 patients with glenoid fracture were collected,including 176 males and 49 females.The total male/female ratio was 3.59∶ 1.The glenoid fractures predominated in an age range of 31 to 40 years (23.56％).According to Ideberg classification,there were 35 cases (15.56％) of type Ⅰ,58 ones (25.78％) of type Ⅱ,64 ones (28.44％) of type Ⅲ,21 ones (9.33％) of type Ⅳ,30 ones(13.33％) of type Ⅴ and 17 ones(7.56％) of type Ⅵ.The male/female ratio was 5.29∶1 in group A of 107 patients and 2.69∶1 in group B of 118 patients.The mean age of group A was 40.2 ± 16.0 years and that of group B 47.5 ± 14.8 years.The differences in male/female ratio,mean age and distribution of age were statistically significant between the 2 groups (P ＜ O.05).The fractures predominated in an age range of 31 to 40 years (28.97％) in group A and in the age group of 51 to 60 years (27.12％) in group B.The most frequent fracture type was type Ⅲ in both groups,accounting for 29.91％ and 27.12％ respectively.There was no significant difference between the 2 groups in distribution of Ideberg classification (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions The peak age of glenoid fractures was from 31 to 40 years.There was an increasing trend in the mean age.There were more male patients than female ones.The high-frequency type was Ideberg type Ⅲ.

The Correlation between the ABCB1 rs1045642 Polymorphism and Clopidogrel Resistance among Chinese Han Patients with Ischemic Stroke / 中国医科大学学报

Objective To investigate the relationship between the ABCB1 rs1045642 polymorphism and clopidogrel resistance (CR) among Chinese Han patients with ischemic stroke.Methods In total,110 patients with acute ischemic stroke were included in the study.Venous blood samples (2 mL) were collected after oral administration of 75 mg/d clopidogrel;the platelet aggregation rate was measured before clopidogrel administration and after 7 days of clopidogrel administration.CR is defined as no more than 10％ change in the platelet aggregation rate over two times.Based on the results,patients were divided into the CR group and non-CR (NCR) group.Genomic DNA was extracted,the target gene was amplified by PCR,and the SNP was determined by RFLP.Results The TT genotype frequency of ABCB1 rs1045642 was significantly higher in the CR group than in the NCR group (P =0.003).T allele carriers in CR group show much more (57.1％ vs 34％,P =0.001) compared with those in the NCR group.Conclusion The ABCB1 rs1045642 polymorphism may be an independent risk factor and the T allele may be a gene indicating risk for CR among Chinese Han patients with ischemic stroke.

Decision-making Impairments in Primary Angle-closure Glaucoma Patients / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) is a common eye disease and a common cause of blindness. Inappropriate medical decisions severely affect the prognosis. This study investigated decision-making under risk in PACG patients.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Thirty patients with first acute attack of PACG before surgery and thirty healthy controls were included in the study. Decision-making under risk was evaluated with the game of dice task (GDT). The results of Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) and GDT between PACG patients and healthy controls were compared.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Risky decisions in PACG patients were more than those in healthy controls as measured by mean score of GDT (12.47 ± 5.72 vs. 4.33 ± 3.30, P< 0.001). Higher neuroticism score in EPQ was found in PACG patients compared to healthy controls (14.97 ± 3.93 vs. 9.90 ± 4.49, P< 0.001). Neuroticism scores in EPQ were associated with decision-making performance (r = 0.417, P = 0.001).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Neuroticism positively correlated with risky decisions. Decision-making might be influenced by neuroticism. Future studies will show whether therapy compliance will be improved by emotional management and psychological intervention in PACG patients.</p>

Effectiveness and safety evaluation of low-dose carbachol application during implantable collamer lens implantation for myopic eyes / 中华实验眼科杂志

Background Carbachol solution (0.01％) is an agonist of M cholinoceptor and skeletal muscle N cholinoceptor,and it is used to play miotic effect and open peripheral iridectomic hole during the surgery of implantable collamer lens (ICL) implantation in order to lower intraocular pressure (IOP).However,the anterior chamber injection of 0.01％ carbachol solution often causes relevant complications,while whether lower dose of carbachol solution is effective and safe is unclear.Objective This study was to compare the effectiveness and safety between 0.01％ carbachol solution and 0.005％ carbachol solution after anterior chamber injection during the ICL implantation.Methods One hundred and fifty-two eyes of 76 cataract patients were included in Daping Hospital of Third Military Medical University from September 2014 to September 2015.ICL implantation and periphery iridectomy were carried out on both eyes of the patients and the 0.01％ carbachol solution was injected into the anterior chamber during the surgery of the right eyes and 0.01％ carbachol solution was used in the left eyes.The operation duration and IOP at postoperative 2 hours and systemic choline-like reaction were compared between 0.01％ carbachol solution group and 0.005％ carbachol solution group.Results The mean operation duration was (11.86± 2.39) minutes and (11.22 ± 1.85) minutes in the 0.01％ carbachol group and 0.005％ carbachol group,without significant difference between two groups (t =1.851,P =0.066).IOP was (15.76 ± 2.18) mmHg and (13.58 ±2.24)mmHg in the 0.01％ carbachol group before and after surgery,and those in the 0.005％ carbachol group was (15.70±2.35)mmHg and (13.12±2.17)mmHg,there was no significant difference in the IOP between the two concentrations of carbachol (Fsroup =0.986,P=O.322).The IOP at postoperative 2 hours was lower than that before operation,the difference was statistically significant(Ftime =97.339,P =0.000).There was no interaction between drug concentration and time (Fcorrelation =0.772,P =0.381).The incidences of complications,such as dizziness,nausea and vomiting,were lower in the 0.005％ carbachol group than those in the 0.01％ carbachol group (x2 =13.01,5.16,4.03,all at P＜0.05).Conclusions Carbachol solution (0.005％) can play intraoperative miosis effect and maintain effective operation duration in ICL implantation.In addition,the application of 0.005％ carbachol solution is quite safe in both intraoperation and postoperation.

Effects of cyclic mechanical stretch stimulation on proliferation and aerobic capacity of C2C12 myoblasts / 医用生物力学

Objective To investigate the influence of mechanical stretch at different frequencies on proliferation and aerobic capacity of mice myoblast cells C2C12. Methods C2C12 cells cultured in vivo were exposed to mechanical strain with the magnitude of 15% at the frequency of 1 and 2 Hz, respectively, for 2 hours per day over a period of 4 days by using Flexercell Cell Tension System, while in control group C2C12 cells were cultured statically. The C2C12 cells were observed by inverted phase contrast microscope. CCK-8 Cell Counting Kit was used to estimate the proliferation of cells. After the experiment, the cells were obtained by trypsin digestion. MitoXpress-Xtra system with oxygen sensitive probe was induced to detect the extracellular oxygen consumption level. Results The morphology of C2C12 cells presented a typical long spindle under the microscope following the mechanical stretch stimulation. The cells were arranged in a certain direction, parallel to the direction of tension stimulation and growing in good condition. Compare with the control group, the cell numbers in 1 Hz group and 2 Hz group were significantly increased (P0.05). Conclusions Cyclic mechanical stretch stimulation can effectively induce proliferation of C2C12 cells, which is related to the frequency of mechanical stretch, with the frequency of 1 Hz being optimum. But stretch stimulation has no significant impact on the aerobic ability of C2C12 cells.

Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage after Thoracic Decompression / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>The objective of this study is to review cerebrospinal fluid leakage (CSFL) after thoracic decompression and describe its regular and special features.</p><p><b>DATA SOURCES</b>Literature cited in this review was retrieved from PubMed and Medline and was primarily published during the last 10 years. "Cerebrospinal fluid", "leakage", "dural tears", and "thoracic decompression" were the indexed terms. Relevant citations in the retrieved articles were also screened to include more data.</p><p><b>STUDY SELECTION</b>All retrieved literature was scrutinized, and four categories were recorded: incidence and risk factors, complications, treatment modalities, and prognosis.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>CSFL is much more frequent after thoracic decompression than after cervical and lumbar spinal surgeries. Its occurrence is related to many clinical factors, especially the presence of ossified ligaments and the adhesion of the dural sac. While its impact on the late neurological recovery is currently controversial, CSFL increases the risk of other perioperative complications, such as low intracranial pressure symptoms, infection, and vascular events. The combined use of primary repairs during the operation and conservative treatment postoperatively is generally effective for most CSFL cases, whereas lumbar drains and reoperations should be implemented as rescue options for refractory cases only.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>CSFL after thoracic decompression has not been specifically investigated, so the present study provides a systematic and comprehensive review of the issue. CSFL is a multi-factor-related complication, and pathological factors play a decisive role. The importance of CSFL is in its impact on the increased risk of other complications during the postoperative period. Methods to prevent these complications are in need. In addition, though the required treatment resources are not special for CSFL after thoracic decompression, most CSFL cases are conservatively curable, and surgeons should be aware of it.</p>

Research on fingerprint analysis of platycodonis liquid extract by UPLC-ELSD / 药学实践杂志

Objective To develop a stable method for fingerprint analysis of extractum platycodi liquidum to ensure its u‐niformity and stability .Methods UPLC‐ELSD was applied to obtain a chromatogram with 11 well separated peaks ,and the chromatographic condition was as follows:mobile phase was gradient elution by acetonitrile‐water ,column was ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 (2 .1 × 100 mm ,1 .7 μm) with the column temperature of 30 ℃ and the flow rate of 0 .2 ml/min .Results The chromatographic fingerprints were analyzed with similarity evaluation system for chromatographic fingerprint of TCM .Similar‐ities were all greater than 0 .90 ,which could meet the requirement for chromatographic fingerprint of TCM .Conclusion The stability ,repeatability and precision of the developed method were all validated ,and the chromatographic fingerprint analysis was a rapid and accurate method for the quality evaluation of traditional Chinese medicine .

The effect of emodin on the contraction of isolated jejunum smooth muscle of rats / 中国应用生理学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effect of emodin on the contraction of jejunum smooth muscle and its underlying mechanisms.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Rats were randomly divided into 7 groups (n = 6): control group, emodin group (1, 5, 10, 20 micromol/L), propranolol (PRO) plus emodin group, glibenclamide (GLI) plus emodin group, NG-Nitro-L-arginine Methyl Ester (L-NAME) plus emodin group, calcium free control group and calcium free emodin group. The rats were sacrificed by cervical dislocation and the small intestine was isolated. The jejunum segment specimens were mounted on an Organ Bath System with a tension transducer. The effect of emodin on contraction of jejunum smooth muscle was measured by BL-420E+ biological signal processing system and the amplitude (AM), tension (TE) and frequency (FR) of contraction were determined.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>(1) Emodin inhibited the tension and amplitude of jejunum smooth muscle contraction in a dose-dependent manner (P < 0.05, P < 0.01) while the frequency was not obviously influenced. (2) PRO (P < 0.05) or GLI (P < 0.01) partly abolished the inhibitory effect of emodin on jejunum smooth muscle. (3) L-NAME had no obvious effect on the inhibitory effect of emodin. (4) Emodin attenuated the contraction of jejunum smooth muscle induced by calcium chloride application into calcium free K-H solution (P < 0.01).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Emodin obviously inhibits the amplitude and tension, while has no influence on the frequency of jejunum smooth muscle contraction in rats. Activation of beta adrenergic receptor, open of ATP sensitive potassium channels, and inhibition of the extracellular calcium influx through calcium channels of smooth muscle cell membrane might be involved in the process.</p>

Gender differences associated with orienting attentional networks in healthy subjects / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Selective attention is considered one of the main components of cognitive functioning. A number of studies have demonstrated gender differences in cognition. This study aimed to investigate the gender differences in selective attention in healthy subjects.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The present experiment examined the gender differences associated with the efficiency of three attentional networks: alerting, orienting, and executive control attention in 73 healthy subjects (38 males). All participants performed a modified version of the Attention Network Test (ANT).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Females had higher orienting scores than males (t = 2.172, P < 0.05). Specifically, females were faster at covert orienting of attention to a spatially cued location. There were no gender differences between males and females in alerting (t = 0.813, P > 0.05) and executive control (t = 0.945, P > 0.05) attention networks.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>There was a significant gender difference between males and females associated with the orienting network. Enhanced orienting attention in females may function to motivate females to direct their attention to a spatially cued location.</p>

All-trans retinoic acid effectively inhibits breast cancer stem cells growth in vitro / 中华肿瘤杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To detect the inhibitory effect of all-trans retinoic acid(ATRA) on breast cancer stem cells (CSCs).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The inhibitory effect of ATRA on MCF-7 and SK-BR-3 cell lines was analyzed using a Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8). The proportion of CD44(+)CD24(-) tumor cells of the two cell lines were measured before and after the ATRA treatment, and the role of ATRA in the regulation of CSC self-renewing ability was evaluated with a tumor sphere assay. The tumor spheres were grown in an adherent culture to evaluate the ATRA-induced differentiation of breast cancer stem cells.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>ATRA effectively inhibited the unsorted cells and stem cells, but the CSCs were more sensitive to ATRA. At a concentration of 10(-6) mol/L, the inhibitory rate of MCF-7 unsorted cells and stem cells were (8.66 ± 1.06)% and (21.09 ± 3.25)%, respectively (P = 0.004). For SK-BR-3 cells, the rates were (39.19 ± 1.47)% and (51.22 ± 2.80)%, respectively (P = 0.005). The self-renewing ability of the CSCs was impaired by ATRA at a concentration of 10(-6) mol/L. The rate of MCF-7 and SK-BR-3 stem cells to form tumor sphere was 5.2% (5/96) and 13.5% (13/96), respectively. For the control group, it was 86.5% (83/96) and 93.8% (90/96), respectively (P < 0.001). ATRA also promoted the CD44(+)CD24(-) subpopulation to differentiate. SK-BR-3 stem cells were grown in an adherent culture. After using ATRA, the proportion of CD44(+)CD24(-) cells was (48.1 ± 2.5)% and that of the control group was (86.6 ± 2.5)% (P < 0.001).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>ATRA effectively inhibits breast NCSCs and CSCs, but CSCs are more sensitive to ATRA. ATRA impairs the self-renewing ability of CSCs and promotes CSCs to differentiate.</p>

Anti-tumor effect of oncolytic herpes simplex virus G47delta on human nasopharyngeal carcinoma / 癌症

Oncolytic herpes simplex virus (HSV) can replicate in and kill cancer cells without harming normal tissue. G47delta is a third-generation HSV vector. In this study, the therapeutic effects of G47delta on human nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) were determined in vitro and in vivo. The human NPC cell lines CNE-2 and SUNE-1, primary normal nasopharyngeal epithelial cells (NPECs), and immortalized nasopharyngeal cells NP-69 and NPEC2/Bmi1 were infected with G47delta at different multiplicities of infection (MOIs). The survival of infected cells was observed daily. Two subcutaneous models of NPC were established with CNE-2 and SUNE-1 in Balb/c nude mice. G47delta or virus buffer as control was injected into the subcutaneous tumors. Tumor size was measured twice a week, and animals were euthanized when the diameter of their tumors exceeded 18 mm or when the animals appeared moribund. For the NPC cell lines CNE-2 and SUNE-1, more than 85% and 95% of cells were killed on day 5 after G47delta infection at MOI = 0.01 and MOI = 0.1, respectively. Similar results were observed for an immortalized cell line NPEC2/Bmi-1. A moderate effect of G47delta was also found on another immortalized cell line NP-69, of which only 27.7% and 75.9% of cells were killed at MOI = 0.01 and MOI = 0.1, respectively. On the contrary, there was almost no effect observed on NPECs. The in vivo experiments showed that tumors in mice in the G47delta-treated group regressed completely, and the mice exhibited much longer survival time than those in the control groups. Our results suggest that the potential therapeutic effects of G47delta would be applicable for treatment of NPC patients in the future.

Attention networks in patients with Parkinson' s disease / 中华神经科杂志

Objective To investigate the characteristics of attention networks impairment in Parkinson' s disease patients.Methods Attention network test was performed in 28 PD patients and 28 normal controls on the efficiency of three anatomically defined attentional networks:alerting,orienting,and executive control.Results The correct rate of attention network test was significantly lower(P0.05).The relative analysis showed that the Hoehn Yahr stage was positively correlated with the value of executive netwok(r=0.794,P