1.Application of18F-FDG Micro-PET Myocardial Metabolism Imaging for Evaluating Dilated Cardiomyopathy Model in Experimental Rats
Lijuan SHEN ; Shu LU ; Yonghua ZHOU ; Qingmin XING ; Lan LI ; Min YANG ; Chungang ZHOU
Chinese Circulation Journal 2016;31(8):802-806
Objective: To explore the application of18F-lfuorodeoxyglucose (FDG) micro- positron emission tomography (PET) myocardial metabolism imaging for evaluating dilated cardiomyopathy model (DCM) in experimental rats. Methods: A total of 12 male SD rats were randomly divided into 2 groups: DCM group, the rats received intraperitoneal injection of adriamycin at 1.0 mg/kg twice per week and Control group, the rats received intraperitoneal injection of normal saline, all animals were treated for 6 weeks followed by 2 weeks observation.n=6 in each group. Echocardiography was performed at pre- and post-modeling,18F-FDG micro-PET myocardial metabolism imaging was conducted after modeling and plasma level of BNP was examined as well. Finally, the rats were scariifed to observe the pathological changes of myocardial tissue. Results: 1 rat died in DCM group and the rest were with successful modeling conifrmed by echocardiography and pathology. Compared with Control group, DCM group showed decreased standard uptake value of18F-FDG (1.23 ± 0.55) vs (6.65 ± 0.41),P<0.01; the standard uptake value of18F-FDG was negatively related to left ventricular end diastolic diameter (LVEDD) (R=-0.709,P=0.015), LVESD (R=-0.924, P=0.000) and plasma level of BNP (R=-0.948,P=0.000), while positively related to LVEF (R=0.968,P=0.000) and fractional shortening (R=0.863,P=0.001). Conclusion:18F-FDG micro-PET myocardial metabolism imaging combining echocardiography, biochemical and pathological examinations may evaluate DCM modeling in rats, which provide a non-invasive and intravital tool for small animal experiment.
2.Expression and effect of HMGB1 and its inflammatory signaling pathway in ratmodel of DCM
Lijuan SHEN ; Shu LU ; Yonghua ZHOU ; Qingmin XING ; Lan LI ; Chungang ZHOU
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(11):1457-1462
Objective To investigate the expression and effect of high mobility group box 1(HMGB1) and its signaling pathway(HMGB1 RAGE/TLR4-NF-κB-cytokines)in rats with dilatd cardiomyopathy(DCM).Methods The rats were divided into two groups:normal control group (control,n=20) which treated with physiological saline,and DCM group(n=22) which treated with adriamycin(1 mg/kg twice a week)for 6 weeks,and then observed for 2 weeks.Echocardiography was performed at the end of the study.Plasma IL-1,IL-6,TNF-α level were measured by the flow cytometry.The CRP,BNP concentrations were measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).The expression of HMGB1 mRNA,TLR4 mRNA,RAGE mRNA,NF κB mRNA were measured by real time PCR.Results There were four rats dead in the DCM group;two rats were randomly selected from the DCM group to certified modeled successfully by echocardiography and pathological examination.Left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD) and left ventricular end systolic diameter (LVESD) in DCM group were significantly higher than those in the normal control group(P<0.05);left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF),left ventricular short axis contractility(FS) in DCM group was significantly lower than that in normal control group(P<0.05).The expression of H MGB1 mRNA,TLR4 mRNA,RAGE mRNA and NF-κB mRNA in myocardial tissue were significantly increased in DCM group than in the normal control saline group (P< 0.05),The expression of HMGB1 mRNA were positively correlated with TLR4 mRNA,RAGE mRNA and NF κB mRNA(r=0.873,P=0.005;r=0.949;P=0.000;r=0.898,P=0.002).The serum levels of IL-1,IL 6,TNF α and CRP were significantly higher in DCM group.The expression of HMGB1 mRNA in myocardial tissue was positively correlated with IL 1,IL-6,TNF-α and CRP(r=0.944,P=0.002;r=0.988,P=0.000;r=0.968,P=0.000;r=0.961,P=0.000).Conclusion HMGB1 and it's inflammation signaling pathway (HMGB1-TLR4/RAGE-NF-κB-cytokines) were highly expressed in dilated cardiomyopathy,and have relationship with left ventricular diameter and cardiac function,they may be involved in the development of DCM.
3.Preliminary study on the size-changing lateral cerebral ventricle in second-third trimester normal pregnancy with gestational age
Xu ZENG ; Zhixi ZHOU ; Guoli DONG ; Lin XU ; Xiaohong WANG ; Chungang ZHAO
Journal of Practical Radiology 2014;(6):983-986
Objective To explore the growing change of sizes of lateral cerebral ventricle in second-third trimester normal fetuses in MRI,to provide the normal reference for clinical monitoring.Methods MRI findings in 98 normal second-third trimester fetuses were retrospectively analyzed.The fetuses were divided into 6 groups according to gestational age (unit:week)including 18-21,22-25,26-29,30-33,34-37 and 38-40 weeks,respectively.The maximum transverse sizes of fetal atrium and occipital horns of lateral ventricle (cm)were measured.The SigmaStat statistical program was used for statistical analysis.Results The length of lateral ventricle atrium horn in 6 groups were 0.35 ± 0.03,0.33 ± 0.05,0.31 ± 0.04,0.30 ± 0.03,0.26 ± 0.05 and 0.25 ± 0.04,respectively,and the ventricle length of occipital horns were 0.91± 0.09,0.84 ± 0.09,0.84 ± 0.1 1,0.81 ± 0.13,0.80 ± 0.1 1 and 0.74 ± 0.13,respectively.The length of lateral ventricle atrium horn and ventricle occipital horns among some differ-ent groups showed significant differences (P <0.05).The length of fetal ventricle atrium and occipital horn were reduced gradually with gestational ages.Conclusion The ventricular length of atrium and occipital horn in second-third trimester normal fetuses reduce gradually with gestational ages.
4.Neuroendoscopy in microsurgical clipping for ruptured posterior communicating artery aneurysms via keyhole approaches
Qinwei ZHOU ; Junjie CHEN ; Shaodong XI ; Ailin CHEN ; Chungang DAI ; Qing ZHU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2022;45(3):304-309
Objective:To explore the value of application and manipulation technique of neuroendoscope in microsurgical clipping of ruptured posterior communicating artery(PCoA)aneurysms via keyhole approaches.Methods:From January 2018 to December 2020, the clinical data of 52 patients who received microsurgical clipping for ruptured via keyhole approach were retrospectively analysed. Forty-one patients had the intraoperative endoscopic monitoring. The supraorbital keyhole approach or pterional keyhole approach was applied based on the characteristics of the aneurysms. According to the in-surgery requirement, a 30° rigid neuroendoscope was used before and/or after clipping. All patients entered postoperative follow-up in outpatient clinic and were evaluated with the modified Rankin Scale(mRS).Results:All 52 patients had 52 ruptured PCoA aneurysms. Eighteen of the patients were treated via supraorbital keyhole approach and 34 via pterion keyhole approach. Pre-and post-clipping endoscopic observation were carried out in 12 cases and 29 only with post-clipping endoscopic observation. Residual aneurysmal neck was detected in 3 patients. Missed clipping of perforators was found in 2 patients and followed by proper adjustment of clips. All patients received follow-up angiographic examinations. Total obliteration of the aneurysm and an intact of internal carotid artery and PCoA were found in 41 patients by the intraoperative endoscopic observation. Two residual aneurysmal neck were detected in 11 patients without intraoperative endoscopic observation. After 11 to 45 months of follow-up, all patients had good recovery(mRS 0-1).Conclusion:It is a safe and effective method with endoscopic observation during microsurgical clipping procedure for ruptured PCoA aneurysms via keyhole approaches. It can effectively make up for the insufficient visual angle of microscope, realise the anatomical relationship between the aneurysm and adjacent structures, and avoid residual aneurysmal neck and an iatrogenic injury to the parent artery and perforators.
5.Investigation in vitro Release Rate and in vivo Pharmacokinetics of Resveratrol/Hydroxypropyl- β-Cyclodextrin/Chitosan Sustained-release Pellets in Rats
Chenchen YU ; Chungang ZHANG ; Li YIN ; Yixuan ZHOU ; Lan CHENG ; Tingguo KANG
China Pharmacy 2019;30(19):2603-2607
OBJECTIVE: To investigate in vitro release rate and in vivo pharmacokinetics of Resveratrol/hydroxypropyl-β- cyclodextrin/chitosan sustained-release pellets (RES/HP-β-CD/Chitosan) in rats. METHODS: In vitro release rate of RES raw materials, RES-HP-β-CD complexes (RES/HP-β-CD) and RES/HP-β-CD/Chitosan in water within 12 h were investigated by paddle method. The pharmacokinetic characteristics of RES raw materials, RES/HP-β-CD and RES/HP-β-CD/Chitosan were compared within 720 min after intragastric administration. RESULTS: Compared with RES raw materials, in vitro release rate of RES/HP-β-CD was increased significantly, and 120 min accumulative release rate reached 87%. Compared with RES/HP-β-CD, in vitro release rate of RES/HP-β-CD/Chitosan were relieved significantly; release time prolonged significantly; 12 h accumulative release rate was 72%. The pharmacokinetic parameters of RES raw materials, RES/HP-β-CD and RES/HP-β-CD/Chitosan included that cmax were 473.3, 2 492.2, 590.5 ng/mL; t1/2 were 2.6, 0.5, 4.6 h; AUC0-12 h were 514.7, 824.6, 2 778.5 ng·h/mL. Compared with RES raw materials, relative bioavailability of RES/HP-β-CD and RES/HP-β-CD/Chitosan were 172.5% and 540.0%. CONCLUSIONS: RES/HP-β-CD/Chitosan shows good sustained-release effect, and its bioavailability is significantly higher than that of RES raw materials, RES/HP-β-CD.
6.Preparation and Quality Evaluation of Resveratrol-Hydroxypropyl- β-Cyclodextrin-Chitosan Sustained-release Pellets
Chungang ZHANG ; Chenchen YU ; Yixuan ZHOU ; Li YIN ; Lan CHENG ; Tingguo KANG ; Lan HAN
China Pharmacy 2019;30(17):2322-2326
OBJECTIVE: To prepare Resveratrol-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin-chitosan sustained-release pellets (RES-HP-β- CD-Chitosan), and to characterize it. METHODS: Resveratrol raw material, HP-β-cyclodextrin and chitosan were collected with ratio of 1 ∶ 7 ∶ 0.25. Resveratrol-HP-β-cyclodextrin inclusion compound were prepared by solvent method, and then added into chitosan, RES-HP-β-CD-Chitosan were prepared by spray drying method. Particle size of prepared sustained-released pellets were observed by optical microscope. X-ray, DSC, IR and SEM were used to characterize RES-HP-β-CD-Chitosan. The contents of resveratrol in prepared sustained-released pellets were determined by UV spectrum, and drug-loading amount and encapsulation efficiency were calculated. RESULTS: Particle size of prepared RES-HP-β-CD-Chitosan was (2.23±0.35) μm (n=300). Characterization results show that RES-HP-β-CD-Chitosan was spherical in shape; shrinkage was found on the surface of microspheres, and resveratrol was included in HP-β-cyclodextrin in molecule or amorphous state. Drug-loading amount of prepared RES-HP-β-CD-Chitosan was 11.67% (n=3), encapsulation efficiency was 96.27% (n=3). CONCLUSIONS: RES-HP-β-CD- Chitosan is prepared successfully.