3.Influence of Oral Antigens on Expression of Costimulatory Molecules CD80/CD86 on Surface of M?
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2006;0(12):-
Objective To study the influence of oral antigens on the expression of costimulatory molecules CD80/CD86 on the surface of M and to investigate the genesis of pregnancy immunological tolerance induced by oral antigens through CD80/CD86. Methods Mice of spontaneous abortion(CBA/J?DBA/2) were divided into two groups: immune group and non-immune group.Trophoblast membrane antigen-2(TMA2)or ovum albumin(OVA) was administered orally to the mice in the immune group.Mice of normal pregnancy(CBA/J?BALB/c) were served as controls.The number of CD80/CD86 M of spleen and mesenteric lymph node(MLN) were determined by double-label FCM method. Results In the MLN,CD80 M of non-immune group was increased significantly as compared with that of the control group(P
4.Experience of Professor LIU Zhe for Treating Essential Tremor with Acupuncture
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2017;41(2):162-164
[Objective]To study the clinical experience of Professor LIU Zhe treatment of essential tremor with acupuncture.[Methods]The paper states Professor LIU's understanding of treating essential tremor from the pathogenesis, acupuncture points and acupuncture manipulations, then summarizes the principle, regularity, and the features of acupuncture manipulations for Professor LIU treating essential tremor of different types of syndrome, so as to elaborate the clinical experience of Professor LIU. [Result] Professor LIU Zhe considers the age-dependent deficiency of qi and blood and insufficient liver and kidney syndrome to be a common one of essential tremor, as an experienced doctor, he distinguishes different types of syndrome from sign, tongue, pulse and so on. He places great emphasis on nourishing the bone marrow and tonifying liver and kidney. According to the symptoms select acupuncture points with the effects of nourishing the bone marrow and calming the liver to stop the wind, tonifying liver and kidney and supplementing qi and nourishing blood. Professor Liu sets a high value on selecting points of head and makes use of the point of Fengchi with unique acupuncture manipulations to relax cerebrovascular. In clinically, the curative effects are remarkable. [Conclusion]The unique method for treating essential tremor of Professor LIU gives some inspirations for clinic. It is worth of a deep study and spreading.
5.Clinical characters of pulmonary thromb-embolism in ≥70 elderly patients
Haimei QI ; Bing LIU ; Hu AI ;
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2000;0(04):-
Objective To explore the clinical characteristics and effects of thrombolytic and anti coagulation treatment in over 70 year old patients with pulmonary thromb embolism(PTE). Methods The clinical findings, diagnostic techniques, effects of thrombolytic therapy and anti coagulation in 58 over 70 year old patients with PTE were analyzed retrospectively. Results Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in lower limbs (74 1%) was the most common thrombolism prone factors in our study. Limitation of movement and long term stay in bed due to a variety of causes were in the next place. The clinical findings were atypical, associated with a false diagnostic ratio of 46 5% in elderly patients with PTE. Undefined causal and different degree of dyspnea along with sudden and persistent hypoxemia were the main characteristics. Spiral CT and radioactive nuclear ventilation perfusion scan were important methods for diagnosis of PTE with positive finding of 95 7% and 62 5%, respectively. The effective and cure rate of thrombolytic therapy combined with anti coagulation, anti coagulation and anti platelet therapy was 91 3%, 75 8%, 0 and 47 8%, 17 2%, 0, respectively. Conclusions The most common risk factors of PTE in the elderly was DVT and the long term stay in bed or stay without active moving. The clinical symptoms were not only atypical but also variable. Thrombolytic with anti coagulation therapy is safe and effective, but anti platelet coagulation alone is not benefit.
6.Effects of intravenous transplantation of human umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells combined compound Danshen dripping pills on the microenvironment and apoptosis in the myocardium of the rabbits with acute myocardial infarction
Chunjun YUAN ; Qi AI ; Liuxia DENG ; Guolong YU
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2013;38(8):785-792
Objective:To explore the effects of compound Danshen dripping pills (CDDP) and CDDP combined with transplantation of human umbilical cord blood cells (HUMNCs) on the inlfammatory response, oxidative stress, myocardial cell apoptosis and cardiac function, and also to investigate the possible mechanisms of the combined therapy in the acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
Methods:Rabbit model of AMI successfully established by ligation of the letf anterior coronary artery (LAD). Forty rabbits were randomly divided into 4 groups (n=10 per group):a control group, injected with 0.5 mL of saline in 24 h atfer AMI and then gavaged with 5 mL of saline daily;a CDDP group, injected with saline 0.5 mL atfer AMI and then gavaged with CDDP (270 mg/d) daily;a transplantation group, injected with 0.5 mL of saline contained 3 × 107 HUCBMCs [labeled with green fluorescent protein (GFP)] and then gavaged with 5 mL of saline daily;a combined group, injected with 0.5 mL of saline contained 3 × 107 HUCBMCs (labeled with GFP) and then gavaged with CDDP (270 mg/d) daily. Cardiac function index such as left ventricular fractional shorting (LVFS) and ejection fraction(LVEF) were measured by echocardiography;the pathological changes were observed by HE staining and the white blood cells in the myocardium were determined by light microscopy. hTe superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) content in myocardium were detected by nitrotetrazolium blue chloride (NBT) and thiobarbituric acid colorimetric measurement respectively. hTe number of transplanted cells in the myocardium was examined by GFP positive cells counted with lfuorescence microscopy.
Results:1) Compared with the control group (at 1 or 4 week), LVEF and LVFS were signiifcant improved in the CDDP group, the transplantation group and the combined groups (all P<0.05), the improvement degree of cardiac function in the combined group was the most significance. There was no significant difference between the CDDP group and the transplantation group. 2) Compared with the control group (at 1 or 4 week), the number of white blood cell, myocardial cell apoptosis ratio were decreased signiifcantly in the CDDP group, the transplantation group and the combined groups (all P<0.05), this decrease in the combined group was the most signiifcance, and there was no significant difference between the CDDP group and the transplantation group. 3) Compared with control (at 4 week), the SOD activity was increased signiifcantly, and MDA content in myocardium was decreased in the CDDP group, this change in the combined group was the most signiifcance. 4) GFP-positive cells were found to be present in the peri-myocardial infarction area in the transplantation group and the combined group at 1, 4 weeks post-transplantation. hTe number of the GFP positive cells in the combined group was more than that in the transplantation group (P<0.05).
Conclusion:The intravenous transplantation of HUMNCs combined with the CDDP in the treatment of rabbits with AMI could increase the survival rate of transplanted cells and inhibit the myocardial cell apoptosis, therefore improve the heart function. hTe possible mechanism of the combined treatment may be involved in the inhibition of the inlfammatory response and oxidative stress in the myocardium following AMI.
7.The preliminary research of the effect of Gum mastic combined with gemcitabine in human pancreatic carcinoma BxPc-3 cells and its mechanism
Hongcheng WANG ; Haisheng WU ; Kaixing AI ; Qi ZHENG ; Xinyu HUANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2012;(11):863-866
Objective To investigate the effect of Gum mastic combined with gemcitabine on human pancreatic carcinoma BxPc-3 cells and its mechanism.Methods Cell proliferation and apoptosis were examined using the methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium assay and propidium iodine staining,respectively.After BxPc-3 cells were treated with different concentrations of Gum mastic and gemcitabine,the expression of NF-κB p65 subunit,IkB,Bcl-2 and Bax proteins was detected by Western blot.BxPc-3 cells were injected subcytaneously into nude mice to establish pancreatic xenograft tumors,and the changes of tumor volume were monitored.Results Compared to either single agent,treatment with Gum mastic (40 mg/L) combined with gemcitabine (10 mg/L) for 72 h signi cantly inhibited the proliferation of BxPc 3 cells (P<0.01).Its rate of apoptosis(45.13±4.01)was more than Gum mastic,gemcitabine(P<0.01) and control group (5.07 ± 1.37,P< 0.01).When cells were treated with gemcitabine in combination with gum mastic in human pancreatic carcinoma BxPc-3 cells for 48 h,the IκB level was increased,whereas NF-κB activation was blocked; the expression of Bax protein was substantially increased,but Bcl-2 protein was down-regulated; gum mastic or combined with gemcitabine could significantly inhibit the growth of pancreatic xenograft tumors (P < 0.05).Conclusions Gum mastic could effectively strengthen the sensitivity of human pancreatic carcinoma BxPc-3 cells to gemcitabine.It may inhibit the expression of NF-κB p65 subunit and Bcl-2 proteins and increase the expression of IκB and Bax proteins.
8.The platelet characteristics of 22q11 microdeletion and its clinical application
Xicheng DENG ; Qi AI ; Zhiping TAN ; Pingbo LIU ; Erjia HUANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2013;15(10):1327-1329
Objective 22q11 microdeletion is featured with hemotological dysfunction,among others:hypocalcemia,thrombocytopenia and megathrombocyte.This study was trying to work out the platelet characteristics of 22q1 1 microdeletion patients and its potential clinical application.Methods A total of 80 cases who had undergone open-heart surgery were selected and confirmed with fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) to have 22q1 1 microdeletion among 40 cases while the others were negative.The relevant data in full blood routine of all the 80 cases in hospital information system (HIS) then were collected and analyzed with suitable statistical methods.Results The mean platelet volume in microdeletion group was statistically higher than that in the control group [(11.20 ± 1.94)fL vs (8.95 ± 1.58) fL,P <0.01].The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was 0.82,meaning significant predictive values.The corresponding sensitivity and specificity for mean platelet volume (MPV) =10 fL were 70.0 % and 80.0 %,respectively.Conclusions MPV in congenital heart defect patients with 22q11 is significantly higher than those without 22q11.It is an effective method for preliminary screening 22q11.Being obtained from full blood routine data,it is economic and quick.MPV =10 fL can be used as a cutoff for guidance for irradiated blood transfusion postoperatively.
9.Initial stress distribution of the maxillary anterior teeth, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone by different intruding loadings A three-dimensional finite element analysis
Hongfei LU ; Zhihui MAI ; Qi CHEN ; Yue CHEN ; Hong AI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2011;15(48):8964-8967
BACKGROUND: It is very important to explore an optimal loading force that can both allow effective intrusion and cause no damage to the teeth.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the optimal loading conditions, including loading force values and directions, in the intruding mechanics of maxillary anterior teeth.METHODS: A three-dimensional finite element model (3D FEM) of the maxillary anterior teeth was constructed to include the periodontal ligament (PDL), alveolar bone, and appliance (brackets and wire). The initial stress distribution and force of the maxillary anterior teeth were analyzed when the 3D FEM was loaded with different intruding force values and directions. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The optimal value of the intruding force for 6 anterior teeth fell within the range from 0.5 N to 1.0 N. The maximum stress was detected at the distal cervical level of the lateral incisor, and a relatively even distribution of initial stress was observed at 20° palatal deviation to the Y axis. The results suggest that using mini-screw implants at the labial region between the canine and lateral incisor and a combined 0.5-1.0 N intruding force with a distal force could be an optimal intrusion force system by which patients with normal occlusion could obtain a pure intrusion of anterior teeth.
10.Risk factors for cognitive impairment after ischemic stroke
Yu ZHU ; Xinxin QI ; Yan WANG ; Qinglong AI
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2012;20(3):232-236
Early diagnosis and early intervention for cognitive impairment after ischemic stroke can delay disease progression and prevent the occurrence of dementia.This article reviews the advances in research on ischemic stroke caused each risk factor for cognitive impairment.