Biomedical subjects

Sheng-qi Wang

Publications and source records attributed to Sheng-qi Wang.

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PubMed2003

[HLA-A genotyping by oligonucleotide arrays].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate HLA genotyping by oligonucleotide arrays. METHOD: Unsymmetrical PCR was used to amplify HLA-A gene exon 2, 3. The PCR products were used as templates for hybridization. The oligonucleotide probes were spotted on glass to make microarrays. High signal and specific probes were selected. The effects of the length and location of probes on hybridization signal were studied. A set of computer software was designed for scanning and genotype differentiation. RESULT: The genotypes of 30 samples analyzed by microarray showed concordance to that by SBT and PCR-SSP. CONCLUSION: HLA-A genotyping by oligonucleotide array is a good method with advantage of high speed, low cost and high flux.

Genotype↗

PubMed2003

[Investigations on the molecular mechanisms of saponins from Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge using oligonucleotide microarrays].

AIM: To investigate the molecular mechanisms of saponins from the rhizome of Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge. METHODS: Oligonucleotide microarrays consisting of 87 probes representing 87 human cardiovascular disease-related genes were constructed. Effects of saponins on gene expression in human umbilical vein endothelial cells were analyzed by comparing hybridization of Cy 5-labeled cDNAs from saponins-treated human umbilical vein endothelial cells and Cy 3-labeled cDNAs from untreated human umbilical vein endothelial cells. RESULTS: The results indicate that angiotensinogen gene, alpha 2A-adrenoceptor gene and endothelin-converting enzyme 1 gene were downregulated 2.8, 1.9 and 3.1 folds respectively after human umbilical vein endothelial cells were incubated in medium containing 80 mg.L-1 saponins. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that saponins may have beneficial effect on cardiovascular diseases by modulating the function of vein endothial cells and microarray can be used to investigate the biological action of extracts from traditional Chinese medicine.

Anemarrhena↗

PubMed2003

[Synergism of an antisense oligodeoxynucleotides targeted to hTERT in combination with chemotherapeutic drugs on inhibiting the proliferation of HepG2 cells].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of a phosphorothioate antisense oligodeoxynucleotide "ASOND" combined with cis-Diamminedichloroplatinum (DDP), 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and adriamycin (ADM) respectively on inhibiting the proliferation of HepG2 cells. METHODS: A phosphorothioate antisense oligodeoxynucleotide (5'-ACTCACTCAGG CCTCAGACT-3') targeted to human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) mRNA, which named cantide, was synthesized. ASODN was transfected into HepG2 by lipofectin. And cell growth activity was evaluated by MTT assay. SAS software and Jin Zhengjun Method were used to evaluate the interaction of ASODN and these chemotherapeutic drugs. RESULTS: Combination treatments with 0.1micromol/L ASODN reduced the IC50 of DDP, 5-FU and ADM from 1.07, 4.15 and 0.29microg/ml to 0.25, 1.52 and 0.12microg/ml respectively. The inhibitory ability of combination treatments on HepG2 cells was higher than that of these drugs alone (F=66.92, 25.96, 8.56, P<0.001). And synergism (Q>or=1.15) was observed at the lower concentration of DDP (<or=1microg/ml), 5-FU (<or=10microg/ml) and ADM (<or=0.1microg/ml) with combination of ASODN. CONCLUSION: ASODN may enhance therapeutic effectiveness of chemotherapeutic drugs in human hepatocellular carcinoma cells.

Antineoplastic Agents↗

PubMed2003

[Saccharide analysis of si-wu-tang by automated multiple development and off-line coupling thin layer chromatography electrospray ionization mass spectrometry techniques].

OBJECTIVE: To make qualitative analysis on saccharide spots in thin layer chromatography (TLC) chromatogram of SI-WU-TANG extract C, which possesses blood-enrichment activity. METHOD: TLC chromatogram of SI-WU-TANG extract C was obtained by using Automated Multiple Development (AMD) method. 4 major spots in the chromatogram were analyzed by off-line coupling TLC electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) technique. Moreover, composition of monosaccharides in the fraction was analyzed by AMD technique. RESULT: Main constituents of substances from the 4 spots were monosaccharide, disaccharide, trisaccharide and tetrasaccharide respectively. Monosaccharide was mainly composed of fructose and glucose. CONCLUSION: Off-line coupling TLC ESI-MS can simply and rapidly provide qualitative examination of saccharide spots in TLC chromatogram of Traditional Chinese Medicine. AMD method can make good separation of 8 frequently-observed monosaccharides in a regular 10 cm silica gel plate, the process of which was automated, AMD and off-line coupling TLC ESI-MS techniques show good value in saccharides analysis.

Angelica sinensis↗

PubMed2003

[The effects of si-wu-tang on serum protein of blood deficient mice induced by radiation].

OBJECTIVE: To study the effects of Si-Wu-Tang on serum protein of blood deficient mice b y proteomicstechnique and study the enriching and regulating blood mechanism of Si-Wu-Tang on mocular level. METHOD: The blood deficient mice was induced by using a single dose of 3.5 Gy radiation from a 60Cogamma source, and high resolution two-dimensional polyacryamide gel electrophoresis (2-DE), computer-assisted image analysis, and mass spectrometry were used to detect regulated protein by Si-Wu-Tang. RESULT: 12 lower and 4 higher protein in sera could be recovered by Si-Wu-Tang, 4 protein might be DNA-dependent protein kinase catalytic subunit, Dystrophin, KIF13A, dystonin. They play a part in DNA double-stranded break repair, recombination and modulation of transcription, transportation of mannose-6-phosphate receptor, etc. CONCLUSION: Si-Wu-Tang can regulate serum protein in blood deficient mice, resulting in improving hematopoiesis and lessening irradiated injury.

Animals↗

PubMed2002

[Optimization of hybridization efficiency in cDNA chip technology].

AIM: There are many factors affecting hybridization in cDNA chip: DNA concentration immobilized on glass surface, spotting solution dissolving DNA, the concentration and purity of fluorescence-labeled probe, hybridization solution, hybridization temperature, hybridization time, Cy3- and Cy5-labeled probes, etc. In order to improve hybridization efficiency, tests were designed to optimize these factors. METHODS: Factors are changed one by one. Optimal values are selected by comparing those of different groups. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The efficient hybridization condition is as follows: 0.50 microgram.microL-1 DNA fragments resolved in 1 x Micro Spotting Solution (ArrayIt) hybridize with purified fluorescent probe in 0.5% SDS/10 x SSC at 42 degrees C.

Brain Chemistry↗