1.The Roles of Aquaporin-4 and Protein Kinase C in Brain Edema After Ischemic Stroke
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2006;0(12):-
Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) is an important structural basis for water regulation and trans- portation in the central nervous system,which participates in physiopathological processes, such as cerebrospinal fluid reabsorption, osmotic regulation, and cerebral edema formation. Protein kinase C (PKC) exists in various cells, it catalyzes the phosphorylation of serine or threonine residues on various protein substrates.In recent years, studies have found that there is a certain correlation between the expressions of AQP4 and PKC after ischemic stroke.This article re- views the distribution,function,functional regulation of AQP4 and PKC,and their relations in ischemia-reperfusion.
2.Effect of Bortezomib combined with chemotherapeutic medicine on hepatic and colonic cancer cell lines
Practical Oncology Journal 2013;(6):496-499
Objective To explore the influence of arsenous acid on hepatic and colonic cancer cell lines BEL-7402 and HT-29 .The effect of bortezomib combined with chemotherapeutic medicine and the optimal combination plan of them were also investigated .Methods We detected cell proliferation by MTT to get the inhi-bition rate of two cell lines and further to determine IC 50 ( inhibitory concentration50%) of 5-Fu,oxaliplatin or arsenous acid;preincubated cancer cells for 2 h、4 h or 8 h by bortezomib .Chemotheraputic medicine were com-bined respectively .The cell proliferation and apoptosis were analysed by MTT ,TUNEL and Annexin V -PI.Re-sult s The 24 h inhibition rate of arsenous acid to BEL -7402 and HT-29 was:0.59 ±0.09、0.71 ±0.12 re-spectively;the IC50 of 5 -Fu,Oxaliplatin or arsenous acid to BEL -7402 was:5.33 ±0.07 mg/L,28.73 ± 0.72 mg/L,25.93 ±4.05 mg/L, while to HT -29 was:7.33 ±1.13 mg/L、53.94 ±1.23 mg/L,21.93 ± 2.05 mg/L.Both inhibition rate and apoptosis rate were enhanced when chemotheraputic medicine was combined with bortezomib .Co nclusion Arsenous acid can inhibit the growth of cancer cells obviously;the susceptibility of each chemotherapy medicine can be strengthened significantly when it is combined with bortezomib ,P<0.05.
3.Protective effects of growth hormone on gastric mucosa of rats with hemorrhagic shock
Wanli CHU ; Junying LIU ; Xuefeng LIU
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(11):-
Objective To investigate the protective effect of recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) on gastric mucosa of rats with hemorrhagic shock. Methods Eighteen healthy male Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were randomly assigned into 3 groups, 6 rats for each group: control group, hemorrhagic shock group and rhGH treated group. The animals in control group were subjected to anaesthesia and intubation, without hemorrhagic shock and resuscitation, and all the parameters were determined 4h after intubation. The animals in hemorrhagic shock group and the rhGH treated group were not only given anaesthesia, intubation for carotid artery and internal jugular vein, but also reproduced as hemorrhagic shock-resuscitation model by bleeding from carotid artery and blood transfusion via internal jugular vein. The animals in rhGH treated group were given rhGH (1.5U/kg) when resuscitation began. In the hemorrhagic shock group and rhGH treated group all the parameters were determined 2h after resuscitation. Gastric mucosal blood flow (GMBF) was determined with laser doppler flowmetry (LDF), and the extent of gastric mucosal injury was assessed with optical microscope and transmission electron microscope (TEM). Results GMBF of the rats in hemorrhagic shock group was significantly lower than that in control group (260.4?49.6bpu vs. 418.6?57.3bpu, P0.05). The gastric mucosa injuries in the rats of rhGH treated group were greatly improved. Conclusion The rhGH, through enhancing the GMBF, can ameliorate the gastric mucosal ischemic-reperfusion injury in rats with hemorrhagic shock.
4.Comparison of X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasonography in diagnosis of knee joint lipohemarthrosis
Guanghui ZHANG ; Yingping CHU ; Xulin LIU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2010;09(12):865-868
Forty eight patients with knee joint lipohemarthrosis underwent X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasonography examinations, the diagnosis was confirmed by knee operation or puncture.The findings of 4 imaging methods were compared.Plain radiographs displayed fracture lines in 39 cases and fat-liquid layer of suprapatellar bursa in 40 cases, it displayed suprapatellar fat-liquid layer in 5 out of 9 occult fracture cases.CT displayed fracture lines in 48 cases and joint lipohemarthrosis in 48 cases; 3D imaging showed fracture lines better.MRI displayed fracture lines in 45 cases and joints lipohemarthrosis in 48 cases, and also showed the intracapsular structure injury.Ultrasonography revealed fracture lines in 15 cases and joint lipohemarthrosis in 48 cases, lipohemarthrosis was displayed in 7 out of 9 occult fracture cases.All 4 diagnostic imaging methods have advantages and disadvantages for diagnosis of lipohemarthrosis, and should be chosen on the basis of clinical needs.
6.Transplantation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in rat model of Tourette syndrome
Xiumei LIU ; Qing CHU ; Mingji YI
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(11):990-992
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of mescenchymal stem cell (MSC) transplantation on Tourette syndrome(TS)model rats.MethodsStereotypies can be successfully induced in rats by intrastriatal microinfusion of TS sera.MSC suspension was bilaterally injected into the striatum.Survival and differentiation of transplanted MSC were tested through immunohistochemical analyses.ResultsFlow cytometry results demonstrated that the cells strongly expressed CD29(95.2% ),CD105(97.2% ),CD44(96.3% ) and CD106 (94.1%).TS rats with MSC grafts exhibited significantly decreased stereotypic behaviors at 10 and 14 days(95.5 ±6.6,73.1 ± 6.5 vs.114.1 ± 6.0,108.0 ± 6.4).Immunohistochemistry analyses revealed survival of transplanted MSC and differentiation into neurons and astrocytes in the rat brain.ConclusionIntrastriatal transplantation of human MSC can provide therapeutic potential for TS.
7.Effects of intrastriatal microinfusion of sera of patients with Tourette syndrome on stereotypic behaviors in rats
Xiumei LIU ; Yuwei WANG ; Qing CHU
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2010;24(1):69-72
Objective:To establish animal model on the basis of the autoimmune etiology for a subset of cases of Tourette syndrome.Methods:Blood samples were drawn from patients with TS(by DSM-IV)and were sent for further enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays(ELISA)to a laboratory.Eight serum samples with the highest concentration of anti-neural antibody were selected for TS model group,and 8 serum sampled with the lowest concentration of anti-neural antibody were selected for the control group.Osmotic mini pump filled with undiluted TS or control serum were microinfused into the rat striatum at a rate of 0.5 μl /h for 72 h.Stereotypic movements were recorded at 1 d,7 d,14 d and 21 d after microinfusion.Several categories of stereotypy including bites(teeth touching the cage,wood chips,vacuous chewing or other objects except the body),taffy pulling(raises of the forepaw to the mouth and face),self-gnawing,licking not associated with grooming,grooming,head shaking,paw shaking,rearing and episodic utterances(EU)were recorded.Results:The anti-neural antibody serum concentration used for TS model was(0.29±0.06) U/L,and that used in control group was (0.10±0.04) U/L.After infusion of TS sera,stereotypic behaviors in rats was increased significantly[(37.2±7.1) vs.(106.3±11.7),P=0.000].Significant difference were observed in stereotypies scores of TS rats compared to control rats after microinfusion[(106.3±11.7) vs.(31.2±6.2),P=0.000].Conclusion:Stereotypic behaviors are increased in rats after intrastriatal microinfusion of Tourette Syndrome sera under noninflammatory conditions.
8.Stereotactic radiotherapy in the treatment of brain metastases
Yuanzhao LIU ; Hong FAN ; Defa CHU
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(02):-
4 ml, which was 45.1% (23 of 51)(?2=20.7, P4 ml were 3.8% (4 of 105) and 29.4% (15 of 51) respectively, with statistically significant difference between the two groups (?2=21, P68Gy was 81.3% (65 of 80), and group ≤68Gy 56.6% (43 of 76)(?2=11.1, P
9.Perinatal risk factors associated with neurobehavioral development of full-term small for gestational age newborn infants
Xiumei LIU ; Lixia LI ; Qing CHU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2012;19(5):481-483
Objective To explore perinatal risk factors associated with the neurobehavioral development of small for gestational age (SGA) full-term neonates.Methods This prospective cross-sectional study included 111 full-term newborn infants from Apr 2008 to Apr 2010 born in Yan-tai Yuhuangding Hospital.Detailed clinical data in perinatal period of all subjects were recorded.Infants aged 3 ~ 7 days were assessed with neonatal behavioral neurological assessment (NBNA) for neurobehavioral development.Logistic regression analysis was used to explore risk factors associated with the score of NBNA.Results Significant differences (P < 0.05) were found between full-term SGA (10.72 ± 1.41,7.13 ± 0.96,7.32 ± 0.74,37.16 ±1.32) and normal neonates (11.27 ± 1.04,7.89 ± 0.72,7.62 ± 0.64,39.12 ± 0.76) in terms of capacity,active and passive muscle tension and NBNA score.Full-term SGA neonates had lower score than control.Univariate logistic regression showed that delivery,placenta abnormalities,umbilical cord abnormalities,infection in perinatal period,gestational hypertension,twin pregnancy,hyperbilirubinemia affected neurobehavioral development of full-term SGA infants.Multivariate logistic regression showed that mothers' infection in perinatal period (OR =2.175,95 % CI 1.981 ~ 2.408,P < 0.05),twin pregnancy (OR =1.936,95% CI 1.517 ~2.368,P < 0.05) and hyperbilirubinemia (OR =1.518,95% CI 1.072-2.149,P < 0.05) were risk factors for neurobehavioral delay of full-term SGA infants.Conclusion Full-term SGA neonates showed poorer quality in neurobehavior.Risk factors associated with neurobehavior of full-term SGA infants included mothers' infection in perinatal period,twin pregnancy and hyperbilirubinemia.
10.Effect of temperature on concentration of active components extracted from medicinal herb
Maoquan CHU ; Hongchen GU ; Guojie LIU ;
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(01):-
Object To develop a mathematical model on the relationship between the temperature used in the course of extraction of medicinal herbs and the concentration of active component obtained Methods Based on the kinetic model on medicinal herb extraction process reported in our previous article *, diffusion coefficient and concentration gradient varying with temperature were further studied Results The process which tanshinone was extracted from Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge at different temperatures showed that the model could well match the experimental data Conclusion The relation between the temperature and the concentration of active component could be described by this model