PTBP1 promotes the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma by enhancing the oncogenic splicing switch of FGFR2.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer accounting for 90% of cases. It is a highly invasive and deadly cancer with a gradual onset. Polypyrimidine tract-binding protein 1 (PTBP1) is an important RNA-binding protein involved in RNA metabolism and has been linked to oncogenic splicing events. While the oncogenic role of PTBP1 in HCC cells has been established, the exact mechanism of action remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the functional connection between PTBP1 and dysregulated splicing events in HCC. Through immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry analyses, we discovered that the proteins bound to PTBP1 were significantly enriched in the complex responsible for the alternative splicing of FGFR2 (fibroblast growth factor receptor 2). Further RNA immunoprecipitation and quantitative PCR assays confirmed that PTBP1 down-regulated the FGFR2-IIIb isoform levels and up-regulated the FGFR2-IIIc isoform levels in HCC cells, leading to a switch from FGFR2-IIIb to FGFR2-IIIc isoforms. Subsequent functional evaluations using CCK-8, transwell, and plate clone formation assays in HCC cell lines HepG2 and Huh7 demonstrated that FGFR2-IIIb exhibited tumor-suppressive effects, while FGFR2-IIIc displayed tumor-promoting effects. In conclusion, this study provides insights into the PTBP1-mediated alternative splicing mechanism in HCC progression, offering a new theoretical basis for the prevention and treatment of this malignancy. Mechanistically, the isoform switch from FGFR2-IIIb to FGFR2-IIIc promoted epithelial-mesenchymal transformation (EMT) of HCC cells and activated the FGFR cascades ERK and AKT pathways.

Fabrication of mechanically resistant superhydrophobic synthetic suede materials.

Functionalization of synthetic suede materials with excellent superhydrophobicity can expand their application ranges. Superhydrophobic synthetic suede was obtained by coating with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and octadecyltrichlorosilane (OTS). Utilizing the synthetic suede effect of the fibrous rough structures in combination with the low surface energy micro-nano rough structure on fibers resulting from PDMS and OTS, the surface was easily turned superhydrophobic with self-cleaning properties. Abrasion tests showed that the superhydrophobic synthetic suede has excellent superhydrophobic performance after more than 2000 severe abrasion tests. This research provides a facile strategy for the preparation of practical superhydrophobic synthetic suede materials.

The fabrication of mechanically durable and stretchable superhydrophobic PDMS/SiO2 composite film.

Stretchable superhydrophobic film was fabricated by casting silicone rubber polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) on a SiO2 nanoparticle-decorated template and subsequent stripping. PDMS endowed the resulting surface with excellent flexibility and stretchability. The use of nanoparticles contributed to the sustained roughening of the surface, even under large strain, offering mechanically durable superhydrophobicity. The resulting composite film could maintain its superhydrophobicity (water contact angle ≈ 161° and sliding angle close to 0°) under a large stretching strain of up to 100% and could withstand 500 stretching-releasing cycles without losing its superhydrophobic properties. Furthermore, the obtained film was resistant to long term exposure to different pH solutions and ultraviolet light irradiation, as well as to manual destruction, sandpaper abrasion, and weight pressing.

Association between screen time and metabolic syndrome among 6-13 years old children in Guangzhou / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) and to explore the relationship of MS with screen time (ST) among children aged 6-13 years in Guangzhou, China.@*Methods@#A total of 4 523 children aged 6-13 from 5 primary schools in Guangzhou were selected using stratified random cluster sampling method. Questionnaire was used to assess children’s basic demographic characteristics and ST. Children’s height, weight, waist circumference and blood pressure were measured objectively, and their blood glucose, triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol were tested. -Chi-square test was performed to compare the prevalence of MS in children among different ST levels. Logistic regression model was used to explore the association between ST and MS.@*Results@#The prevalence of MS in children was 2.4%, and that among boys (3.0%) was higher than in girls (1.7%, P=0.01). children were classified into three groups according to duration of ST: low ST (less than 1 h), moderate ST (1-2 h), high ST (higher than 2 h, 9.0% of total participants). Prevalence of central obesity, triacylglycerol and MS in high ST group was significantly higher than children with low ST(P<0.05). Children with high level of ST showed higher risks of central obesity (OR=1.43, 95%CI=1.04-1.96) and MS (OR=1.94, 95%CI=1.11-3.40) compared with low-level ST group.@*Conclusion@#Higher level of screen time associates with an increased risk of MS in children, which suggest the importance of effective early intervention.

Upregulated expression of Caprin-1 increases the proliferation and migration of glioma U251 cells / 医学研究生学报

Objective Cell cycle-associated protein 1 (Caprin-1) is closely related to the development and progression of cancer. This study aimed to explore the expression of Caprin-1 in the clinical glioma specimen and its influence on the biological char-acteristics of the glioma cell line. Methods Brain tissue specimens were collected from 29 glioma patients and 2 normal humans that died of accidental trauma. A stably transfected U251 cell line with overex-pressed Caprin-1 was established,and the U251 cells were transfected with the pEGFP-C1 plasmid (the negative control group), or the pEGFP-C1-Caprin-1 plasmid (the experimental group), or left un-transfected (the blank control group). The expressions of Caprin-1 mRNA and protein in the cells were determined by RT-PCR and Western blot, and the proliferation and migration of the cells exam-ined by scratch test and Transwell assay,respectively. Results The expression of Caprin-1 was upregulated with the increased grade of glioma,145.9±22.0,444.4±110.0,and 1661.0±54.5 in WHO gradeⅡ,Ⅲ,andⅣglioma,respectively,significantly higher than in the normal brain tissue (P<0.05). Both the mRNA and protein expressions of Caprin-1 were remarkably higher in the experimental group (1.70±0.19 and 1.07±0.09) than in the blank control(0.89±0.10 and 0.52±0.04) and negative control(0.98±0.08 and 0.58± 0.03) (P<0.05).The A value was also markedly higher in the former group(2.55±0.14) than in the latter two(1.40±0.06 and 1.35± 0.04) (P<0.01),and so were the count of migrated cells(526.00±42.19 vs 289.00±29.24 and 279.00±32.48,P<0.01) and the ex-pression of CyclinD1 (0.60±0.05 vs 0.13±0.03 and 0.15±0.05, P<0.01). Conclusion The expression of Caprin-1 in the U251 cells was upregulated with the increased WHO grade of glioma,and the overexpression of Caprin-1 accelerated the proliferation and mi-gration of the U251 cells.

Effect of Metabolic Syndrome Score, Metabolic Syndrome, and Its Individual Components on the Prevalence and Severity of Angiographic Coronary Artery Disease / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>The clinical significance of metabolic syndrome (MS) score, MS, and its individual components with respect to risk prediction of coronary artery disease (CAD) remains unclear. The objective of this study was to investigate whether and to what extent MS score, MS, and its individual components were related to the risk of CAD.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Among 1191 participants who underwent coronary angiography for the confirmation of suspected myocardial ischemia, 858 were included in this study according to the inclusion criteria from September 2010 to June 2013. MS was diagnosed with the 2005 National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III criteria. The severity of coronary atherosclerosis was assessed by Gensini score.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The results showed that the age- and sex-adjusted odds ratios (OR s) for CAD were as follows: MS score, 1.327; MS, 2.013; elevated waist circumference, 1.447; reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, 1.654; and elevated fasting glucose, 1.782; all P < 0.05; whereas for elevated triglycerides, 1.324, and elevated blood pressure, 1.342, both P > 0.05. After multivariate adjustment, results showed that only MS and elevated fasting glucose were significantly associated with CAD (OR, 1.628, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.151-2.305, P = 0.006 for elevated fasting glucose, and OR, 1.631, 95% CI, 1.208-2.203, P = 0.001 for MS). The study showed that only MS score and elevated fasting glucose were significantly associated with Gensini score (standardized coefficient, 0.101, P = 0.031 for elevated fasting glucose and standardized coefficient, 0.103, P = 0.009 for MS score).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The present study demonstrated that MS score, MS, and its individual components might have different contributions to CAD prevalence and severity. MS and elevated fasting glucose were independent risk factors for the prevalence of angiographic CAD whereas MS score and elevated fasting glucose were significantly associated with the severity of CAD.</p>

Optimal Preparation and Characterization of Liensinine HP-β-CD Inclusion Compound by Box-Behnken Design-Response Surface Methodology / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To optimize the preparation of liensinine HP-β-CD inclusion compound; To investigate its dissolution performance in vitro. Methods The inclusion compound of liensinine was prepared by using saturated water solution method; the cumulative dissolution (45 min) was used as an indicator and Box-Behnken design was adopted to evaluate the influence of feed ratio, mixing time and inclusion temperature on preparation process. Results were analyzed by multiple linear and binomial fitting; response surface methodology was used to screen the optimal inclusion process; predictive parsing and verification experiment were conducted; SEM, DSC, IR, and XRD were applied for the structural characterization of inclusion compound of liensinine. Results The optimal preparation process was: HP-β-CD was 4.5 times the amount of liensinine feeding amount; mixing time was 3.7 h; inclusion temperature was 52 ℃. HP-β-CD inclusion compound of liensinine formed. Conclusion Optimal inclusion process is stable and feasible, which can significantly improve the dissolution of liensinine and increase its bioavailability.

High sensitive C-reactive protein, adiponectin, and urine albumin excretion rate in Chinese coronary artery disease patients with different glucose tolerance status / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Serum high sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), adiponectin levels and urine albumin excretion rate (UAER) are probably associated with inflammation and atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to determine the three markers in coronary artery disease (CAD) subjects with different glucose tolerance status in a Chinese population and further explore the levels of the three markers in these subjects and the possible association of these markers with CAD risk factors and the severity of CAD as well.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 242 subjects with angiographically documented CAD were recruited, and then assigned to three groups: the normal glucose tolerance (NGT) + CAD group, including 100 CAD patients with NGT; the impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) + CAD group, 40 CAD patients with IGT; the type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) + CAD group, 102 CAD patients with T2DM. Serum hs-CRP, adiponectin levels as well as UAER were measured in all subjects.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Serum hs-CRP levels were increased in the T2DM + CAD group compared with the NGT + CAD group (4.71 +/- 2.59) vs (3.60 +/- 2.46) mg/L, P = 0.037. Serum adiponectin levels were gradually decreased from the NGT + CAD to IGT + CAD to T2DM + CAD groups, (5.99 +/- 1.84), (5.82 +/- 1.72) and (4.65 +/- 1.71) mg/L, P = 0.002 and 0.040 for NGT + CAD and IGT + CAD groups vs T2DM + CAD group, respectively. While the UAER was gradually increased from the NGT + CAD to IGT + CAD to T2DM + CAD groups, (6.42 +/- 2.51), (6.89 +/- 2.94) and (15.03 +/- 4.22) microg/min (P < 0.001) for NGT + CAD and IGT + CAD groups vs T2DM + CAD group. Multiple linear stepwise regression analysis showed that waist-hip ratio (WHR) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were the significant determinants of serum hs-CRP levels; triglyceride (TG), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), age, WHR, T2DM, 2-hour serum insulin (2hINS), sex, and apolipoprotein B were the significant determinants of serum adiponectin levels; and systolic blood pressure (SBP), T2DM, and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) were the significant determinants of UAER in all subjects (R(2) = 0.070, 0.352, and 0.214, respectively). However, no significant correlation was seen for hs-CRP, adiponectin and UAER with the severity of CAD. Hs-CRP levels were significantly correlated with UAER.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>There was a trend of increased serum hs-CRP levels from the NGT + CAD to IGT + CAD to T2DM + CAD groups, though it only showed significance in the T2DM + CAD group compared with the NGT + CAD group. Serum adiponectin levels were decreased and UAER was increased from the NGT + CAD to IGT + CAD to T2DM + CAD groups. Increased UAER and serum hs-CRP, and decreased adiponectin levels were associated with traditional CAD risk factors but failed to be correlated with the severity of CAD. Hs-CRP levels were significantly correlated with UAER.</p>

Management of Drug Display in Drugstores / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE: To provide reference for drugstores on the promotion of marketing of drugs.METHODS: Through market research,the principle,the advantageous position and the details for drugs display were analyzed.RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS: The display of drugs was correlated to their marketing.The marketing terminal of drugs should pay attention to the art of drugs display.

[Characteristics of the populations defined by different criteria of the metabolism syndrome].

OBJECTIVE: To compare the characteristics of over weight and obesity subjects defined by three criteria: World Health Organization (WHO) in 1999, the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel Nll (NCEP-ATP II ) in 2001, and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in 2005. METHODS: Medical history collection, physical examination, oral glucose tolerance test ( OGTT) , and frequently sampled intravenous glucose tolerance test (FSIGTT) were performed in 371 subjects with body mass index (BMI)> or =23 kg/m(2). Fasting blood samples were taken to test lipid profiles, urea acid level and so on. Data was analyzed including comparison and relationship statistics. RESULTS: Data from FSIGTT showed that insulin resistance existed in all over weight and obesity subjects. The relationship between waist and sensitivity index (SI) was superior than that between BMI and SI ( r = - 0. 198 and r = - 0. 194, P < 0. 001). Totally 107 subjects (28. 8%) did not meet any definitions, 187 (50. 4%) met ATP definition, 98 (26. 4%) met WHO definition, and 234 (63. 1% ) met IDF definition. ATP and IDF definitions had the highest coincidence rate (70. 3% ) , and subjects in these two groups almost had basically the same manifestations. The age of onset in WHO group was higher than those in other two groups. Meanwhile, subjects in the WHO group was characterized by lower BMI, higher hyperlipidemia, and significantly increased fasting and postprandial blood glucose level. The MS component scores were positively correlated with age, BMI, waist, and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) , and were negatively correlated with SI. However, no correlation was found between MS component scores and gender, fat% , or acute insulin response to glucose index. CONCLUSIONS: Some of over weight and obesity subjects only have insulin resistance and have no metabolism syndrome. The group defined by IDF criteria of the metabolic syndrome (MS) has the highest incidence rate. Limited by the requirements of insulin resistance evaluation, the definition proposed by WHO is somewhat unfeasible for practices. ATP definition may be replaced by IDF definition, because the populations defined by ATP definition is covered by the latter. Meanwhile, the abnormalities of fat mass distribution in the body ( i. e. , central obesity) , rather than its contents, may exacerbate the occurrence of MS, as well as the development of insulin resistance.

Study on pharmacokinetics of brucine from normal and ultra-micro powder of semen strychni in rats / 中华中医药杂志

Objective:To study the pharmacokinetic process ofbrucine from normal and ultra-micro powder ofsemen strychni in rat serum.Methods:HPLC techniques were used.All pharmacokinetics parameters were calculated with a 3P87 program.Results:The pharmacokinetics results indicated that the normal powder and the ultra-micro powder ofsemen strychni belonged to two compartment open model.The absorb ofbrucine was just several ten minutes, and there was no obvious difference ofTmax between normal powder and ultra-micro powder.This showed that:Brucine was some material that was easily absorbed.But we can find that Cmax increased from(51.13?0.48)?g/L to(69.26?1.40)?g/L after ultra-micro powder preparation which was quite obvious.K,Ka,B and ? had a obvious increase(P

Effect of ultra-micro Guipiwan on model rat with both qi and blood def iciency / 中华中医药杂志

Objective:To compare the effect of ordinary Guipiwan and Ultra-micro Guipiwan on the rat models of both qi and blood defi ciency.Methods:Rat models of both qi and blood defi ciency,induced by re1easing blood and intraperitoneal injections of cyclophosphamide,were divided into model group,high,middle,and low dosage ultra-micro Guipiwan solution groups,ordinary Guipiwan solution group and blank control group.Drugs were given once a day intragastrically,successively for 14 days.At the end of the experiment,the countings of red cells,white blood cells,platelet,hemoglobin and the levels of granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor in serum and were measured.Results:Ultra-micro Guipiwan increased the levels of blood cells,platelet,hemoglobin and the levels of granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor in serum of the rats with both qi and blood defi ciency,the effect was better than Guipiwan(P

Comparative study on dissolution of strychnine in normal and ultra-micro powder of semen strychi / 中华中医药杂志

Objective:Dissolution test was applied to study the dissolution rates of strychnine from the normal and ultramicro powder of semen strychi. Methods:HPLC techniques was used to detect the dissolution amount and the dissolution velocity of strychnine from the normal and ultra-micro powder of semen strychi. Results:The dissolution velocity of strychnine from the ultra-micro powder was higher than that from the normal powder,but there was no difference in the dissolution amount 4 hours later. Conclusion:The dissolution velocity of strychnine from the ultra-micro powder increased greatly and there was no loss of the principal active.

Study on Pharmacokinetics of Ferulic Acid in Ordinary Guipi Pills and Ultramicro Guipi Pills in Rabbits / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE: To study the pharmacokinetic parameter and the relative bioavailability of ferulic acid in ordinary Guipi pills and ultramicro Guipi pills in rabbit.METHODS: HPLC-MS/MS was used to identify the concentration of ferulic acid in the blood sample.RESULTS: Plasma concentration of ferulic acid in ordinary pills was different from that in ultramicro pills.The main pharmacokinetic parameters of ferulic acid in ordinary pills vs.that in ultramicro pills were as follows:t1/2a:(17.59?2.57) min vs.(23.51?4.49) min;t1/2?:(300.91?38.74) min vs.(167.17?45.66) min;tmax: (9.61?1.69) min vs.(12.33?2.27) min;Cmax:(58.92?8.42) ng?mL-1 vs.(112.35?31.29) ng?mL-1;AUC: (5 851.67?895.49) ng?min-1?mL-1 vs.(8 586.13?1 497.62) ng?min-1?mL-1.There were significant difference in Cmax and AUC between ordinary pills and ultramicro pills.CONCLUSION: The application of super fine crushing technique in the preparation of Guipi pills could improve the bioavailability of Guipi pills.

Sensitivity of nanoparticlized cefazolin sodium to the bacteria in vitro / 中南大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate whether the in vitro sensitivity of cefazolin sodium to the bacteria was altered after nanoparticlization.@*METHODS@#The minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of cefazolin sodium before and after nanoparticlization to S. aureaus and E. coli. were determined by microdilution.@*RESULTS@#The MIC of nanoparticlized cefazolin sodium to S. aureaus and E. coli. had no significant change compared with that of non-nanoparticlized one.@*CONCLUSION@#Nanoparticlization will not decrease the sensitivity of cefazolin sodium to the bacteria.

Determination of Nitrite by Catalytic Kinetic Photometry with Surfactant Sensitizer / 分析化学

A catalytic kinetic photometric method for the determination of nitrite with surfactant sensitizer has been developed. The method is based on the catalysis of NO2- to the discoloring reaction of pyronine B oxidized by potassium bromate in the solution of dilute H3PO4. When cetylpyridine bromide was used as a sensitizer of the reaction, the sensitivity increased by 2.5 times approximately. There was linear relationshop of lg(Ao/A) with nitrite in the range 0.005 ～ 0.15 mg/L. The detection limit was 0.004 mg/L. The method was used in the determination of trace nitrite in water and vegetable samples with satisfactory results.

Mesothelioma of the Tunica Vaginalis of the Testis / 대한비뇨기과학회지

Mesothelioma is an uncommon tumor arising from the serosal surfaces of the pleural, pericardial and peritoneal cavities. We report two cases of mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis of the testis. A literature review of mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis of the testis is presented.

Investigate the dynamic change of tetramethylpyrazine in processing of Chuangxiongchatiao Granules / 中成药

Objective:To investigate the dynamic change of tetramethylpyrazine (TMP) in processing of Chuangxiongchatiao Granules. Methods: To explore the influences of the different extraction, concentration and drying method on the transferring rate of TMP by HPLC. Results: Transferring rate of TMP is higher by alcohol than by water. The loss of TMP in concentrating process is lower by rotating distillation than by direct heating concentration and by reduced pressure concentration. The transferring rate of TMP is higher by reduced pressure desiccation than by ordinary pressure. Conclusion: The better extrating way of Chuangxiong is by alcohol in the processing of Chuangxiongchatiao Granules; the concentrating and drying process should be done at the low temperature and by rapid dry process.

Study on Clarifying Process of Zhonglizhikang Granules / 中成药

Objective: To investigate the effects of alcohol, chitosan、 101 juice clarifying agent and ZTC natural clarifying agent on content of active components and the solid compositions in zhonglizhikang decoction. Methods: The solid compositions of different samples were determined by the methods adopted in pharmacopeia, and the chrysophanol content was determined by HPLC. Results: Chitosan has no effect on the content of chrysophanol, and solid compositions decreased by 30.8%. But alcohol、 101 juice clarifying agent and ZTC natural clayifying agent can decrease solid compositions and the content of chrysophanol. Conclusion: Chitosan can decrease solid compositions but has no effect on the content of active components.