1.Relationship between first trimester abortion with Ureaplasma urealyticum and HPV infection
Yuhua FU ; Ting GAO ; Chunhui DU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2017;38(10):1344-1346
Objective To compare the abnormal influence of Ureaplasma urealyticum(UU) and human papillomavirus(HPV) infection on early pregnant women,and to investigate the correlation between reproductive tract infection with spontaneous abortion in early pregnant women.Methods A total of 460 pregnant women were included in the observation subjects,including 230 cases of spontaneous abortion (observation group) and other 230 normal pregnant women of delivery as the control group.The cervical swab samples were collected from the research subjects of the two groups and performed the UU and different types of HPV detections by using corresponding PCR reaction reagents.Results The UU total infection rate among 460 pregnant women was 17.83%(82/460),which of the observation group was 24.8%(57/230) and which the control group was only 10.9%(25/230),the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.01).The HPV total infection rate was 20.2%(93/460),which of the observation group was 29.1%(67/230) and which of the control group was only 11.3%(26/230),the difference was statistically significant.Among them,the single subtype HPV infection proportion was 14.1%(65/460),the multiple subtype HPV mixed infection proportion was 6.1%(28/460),while the high risk type HPV infection rate was 18.3%(84/460) and the low risk type HPV infection rate was 8.91%(41/460).The infection rate of UU combined HPV was 2.6%(12/460),in which the observation had 11 case and control group had 1 case,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.01).Conclusion Infection of UU and HPV in early pregnant women may lead to spontaneous abortion.But its concrete mechanism and the role of different types of HPV need to be further studied.
2.Effects of 5-Aza-CdR on cell apoptosis in lung cancer A549/DDP cell line and expression of tumor suppressor gene hMLH1
Zongtao YU ; Jicai ZHANG ; Qiong GAO ; Bo GAO ; Chunhui HU
Cancer Research and Clinic 2015;27(3):149-152
Objective To investigate the effects of 5-Aza-2'-deoxycytidine (5-Aza-CdR) on the apoptosis of A549/DDP cells and the expression of hMLH1 gene.Methods A549/DDP cells were treated with 5-Aza-CdR at 0.5,5,50 μmol/L.The growth curve of A549/DDP cells was investigated by MTT assay.The methylation status of hMLH1 gene was detected by methylation specific PCR (MSP).The expression of hMLH1 mRNA was evaluated by FQ-PCR.The apoptosis rate of A549/DDP cells was analyzed by flow cytometry.Results A549/DDP cells treated with 5-Aza-CdR showed a slow growth in comparison with the control cells,and the growth rates were decreased with the increasing of 5-Aza-CdR concentration.The apoptosis rate after treatment was higher than that before treatment in A549/DDP cells (P < 0.05),and had a positive correlation with 5-Aza-CdR dose (P < 0.001).hMLH1 mRNA expression level was increased in a 5-Aza-CdR concentration dependent manner (P < 0.05).hMLH1 promoter in A549/DDP cells was methylated and hMLH1 mRNA was negatively expressed before treatment,but the mRNA was positively expressed after treatment with 5-Aza-CdR.Conclusions 5-Aza-2'-CdR can induce apoptosis of A549/DDP cells by inducing demethylation of hMLH1 promoter and thereby enhancing hMLH1 gene expression and its tumor suppressor function.
3.Expression and clinical significance of interleukin-22 in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Qin SHAO ; Hongyan GAO ; Xiaoli ZHOU ; Chunhui CAO
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2017;33(1):103-107
Objective:To explore the expression of IL-22 in the patients with rheumatoid arthritis,and to define the clinical sig-nificance of IL-22 cells for RA. Methods: A total of 50 RA patients, 15 OA patients and 15 healthy controls were enrolled. The proportion of Th22 cells in peripheral blood and synovial fluid( SF) of RA patients was detected by flow cytometry;the levels of IL-22 in serum and synovial fluid of RA patients were detected by ELISA. The clinical parameters of disease activity were assessed including ESR,RF,CRP,DAS28,anti CCP and the degree of bone erosions determined by X-rays. Pearson correlation analysis,t test and Kruskal-Wallis H test were used for statistical analysis. Results:The proportion of Th22 cells in RA patients was higher than that of OA patients (t=2. 290 ,P=0. 021) and healthy controls(t=2. 524,P=0. 015). IL-22 levels in RA patients were higher than that of OA patients (t=2. 560,P=0. 014) and healthy controls(t=2. 768,P=0. 009). IL-22 in the RF positive group were higher than that of RF negative group(t=2. 322,P=0. 035). IL-22 in the anti-CCP antibody positive group were higher than that of anti-CCP antibody negative group (t=2. 504,P=0. 015). The levels of IL-22 were correlated positively with ESR,RF,DAS28(r=0. 312,0. 314,0. 332,P<0. 05). The levels of IL-22 were increased gradually along with the aggravation of bone erosions. There were statistical significant difference among different X-ray stagings(H=9. 14,χ20.05(3)=7. 81,H> χ20.05(3),P<0. 05). Serum IL-22 levels in the RA patients with joint effusion were higher than that of without(t=2. 587,P=0. 012). The levels of IL-22 in SF were higher than that in serum(t=2. 668,P=0. 011),and had no correlation with the proportion of Th22 cells in SF. Conclusion: The expression of IL-22 in serum and joint effusion of RA patients increase. The level of IL-22 may be useful marker for assessment of disease activity and finding of bone erosions. Therapeutic targeting of IL-22 may be valuable for the intervention of RA.
4.Advances in Isolation and Synthesis of Xanthone Derivatives
Chunhui YANG ; Li MA ; Zhenping WEI ; Feng HAN ; Jing GAO
Chinese Herbal Medicines 2012;04(2):87-102
Xanthone and its derivatives occupy a large part of the family of natural polyphenolic compounds with various biological and pharmacological activities.In recent years (from 2006 to 2011),it was reported that 127 xanthones were discovered from plants and fungi using various modem separation methods including silica gel/polyamide column chromatography,HPLC,high-speed counter-current chromatography,high-performance centrifugal partition chromatography,etc.Since total synthesis and structure modification for xanthone and its derivatives have been given attention worldwide,we introduced the synthetic methods of xanthone skeletons as well.Unfortunately,to date,there are still weaknesses in current methods of separation and synthesis,which need to be improved.This review,to a certain extent,provides necessary foundation for the further research and development of medicines containing xanthone and its derivatives.
5.Effect and mechanism of dexmedetomidine and mifepristone on fear memory in rats with PTSD
Qing HUA ; Chunhui LI ; Cheng TAN ; Dutian WANG ; Can GAO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2017;26(3):204-209
Objective To investigate the effect and mechanism of dexmedetomidine, mifepristone and dexmedetomidine plus mifepristone on the fear memory in rats with post?traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) . Methods 40 male SD rats were randomly divided into five groups with 8 in each group:control group (group C),PTSD model group (group P),dexmedetomidine group (group D),mifepristone group ( group M) and dexmedetomidine plus mifepristone group ( group U) . Fear memory in rats was evaluated by fear conditioning test ( FC) . Anxiety?like behavior was assessed by the elevated plus?maze test ( EPM) . Ex?pressions of BDNF and its receptor TrkB in the hippocampus of rats after fear condition were detected using Western blot ( WB) and CORT level in the serum was detected using enzyme?linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results Compared with group P,the freezing scores in the FC in group D((32.29±8.09) %), M((33.33±8.21) %),and U((9.38±3.31) %) were significantly decreased (P<0.05). The times and en?tries in the open arms of the EPM were significantly increased (P<0.05) . The expressions of BDNF in group D(0.65±0.04),M(0.71±0.04),U(0.79±0.07) and TrkB in group D(0.66±0.04),M(0.71±0.04),U (0.86±0.03) were obviously rescued in hippocampus of rats (P<0.05). The CORT level in serum in group D ((37.65±12.37)μg/L) and U((59.10±5.23)μg/L) was decreased (P<0.05). There was no difference be?tween group P and M. Conclusion These results suggest that dexmedetomidine, mifepristone and dexme?detomidine plus mifepristone can significantly enhance fear extinction and improve anxiety?like behaviors in rats with PTSD. The mechanism may be that dexmedetomidine and mifepristone could enhance the expres? sions of BDNF and TrkB in the hippocampus.
6.Extraction, purification and immunological activity assay of a polysaccharide from eggs of sea urchin Strongylocentrotus nudus
Chunhui LIU ; Tao XI ; Qinxiong LIN ; Yi GAO ; Yingying XING
Chinese Journal of Marine Drugs 1994;0(03):-
Objective To extract and purify a polysaccharide SEP from eggs of sea urchin Strongylocentrotus nudus. and to determine its purity, molecular weight and immunological activity in vitro. Methods The orthogonal design was employed to obtain the best possible combination of the critical parameters for polysaccharide extraction. By ultrafiltration, DE-AE Sepharose Fast Flow anion-exchange chromatography and Sephacryl S-400 gel filtration chromatography, the deproteinated crude polysaccharide was purified. The homogeneity of SEP was proved by HPLC, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and paper chromatography. Its molecular weight was determined by HPGPC in reference to standVd T-series Dextran. Lymphocyte proliferation assay was made to investigate the immuno-modulating activity of SEP. Results and Conclusion The results indicated SEP was a homogeneous polysaccharide. Its molecular weight was about 1950KD. SEP increased remarkably spleen lymphocyte proliferation. The homogeneous polysaccharide SEP showed significantly immunological activity in vitro.
7.Clinical study of different dosage of Ketamine Combined with Propofol on painless Induced Abortion
Ningjiang LI ; Lihong SHEN ; Chunhui YUAN ; Enfu GAO ; Lingjian HUANG ; Liang WU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2010;17(1):56-57
Objective To explore a reasonable and secure anesthesia induction in painless induced abortion.Methods 120 patients of painless induced abortion were randomly divided into six groups,control group was injected with Propofol 3.5mg/kg through vein,besides given Propofol 3.5mg/kg,other 5 groups were injected with ketamine 0.1mg/kg、0.2mg/kg、0.3mg/kg、0.4mg/kg、0.5mg/kg through vein respectively.The parameter of hemodynamics,effect of analgesia,time of unconsciousness,recovery time of consciousness,recovery time of orientation,incidence of respiratory depression,side effect,time of discharge from hospital were observed.Results The recorded time and incidence of side effect have statistical significance between group of ketamine 0.5mg/kg and group of ketamine 0.3mg/ks(P<0.05);effect of analgesia have statistical significance between group of ketamine 0.3mg/kg、0.4mg/kg、0.5mg/kg and control group.Conclusion Ketamine 0.3mg/kg combined with Propofol is an ideal choice of painless induced abortion.
9.Effect of Erythromycin on gastrointestinal motile function in young rabbits models with gastroesophageal reflux
Yan GAO ; Chunhui WANG ; Yan LIN ; Pengde CHEN ; Xun JIANG ; Baoxi WANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2016;31(7):491-495
Objective To establish the young rabbit models with gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and observe the effect of erythromycin in different parts of muscle segment (fundus ventriculi and lower esophageal),so as to investigate the variation after destroying the interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC).Methods Forty young rabbits of 8 weeks old were randomly divided into control group(n =20) and experimental group(n =20).In the experimental group,the fun dus ventriculus was partly ligated combined with helicobacter restriction at a level near the pylorus to establish GER young rabbit models.In the control group,the fundus ventriculi and pylorus were dissociated then the abdomen was closed.Four weeks later,10 rabbits from the experimental group and 10 rabbits from the control group were taken,2 lower esophageal segments and 2 fundus ventriculi muscle segments were split in each animal,and the ICC were destroyed at 1 lower esophageal segment and 1 fundus ventriculi muscle segment.The amplitude and frequency of lower esophageal and fundus ventriculi muscle segments were measured by using electrophysiology in vitro.Results (1) After 4 weeks of operation,the GER young rabbit models were successfully established.The data were detected by esophageal pH monitoring,general morphology observation and HE stain.Immunohistochemical staining of specific receptors protein c-kit on ICC showed that the ICC in the experimental group was reduced remarkably,and the morphological characteristics changed.(2) In the control group,the frequency and amplitude of lower esophageal muscle segments were (2.60 ± 0.70) times/min and (3.03 ± 0.59) g,the frequency and amplitude of fundus ventriculi muscle segments were (3.50 ± 0.97) times/min and (5.33 ± 1.09) g;in the experimental group,the frequency and amplitude of lower esophageal muscle segments were reduced to (0.29 ± 0.49)times/min and (0.61 ±0.43) g;the frequency of fundus ventriculi muscle segmens in the experimental group turned to (0.43 ± 0.54) times/min and the amplitude was (1.13 ± 0.41) g,and there were statistically differences compared with those of the control group (t =9.86,8.15,8.29,12.55,all P < 0.05).(3) The influence of erythromycin in the lower esophageal and fundus ventriculi muscle segments:the amplitude after injecting erythromycin of lower esophageal muscle segments in the experimental group was (1.16 ± 0.83) g,the amplitude was significantly different (t =2.35,P < 0.05),while the frequency had no relevance (P >0.05);the amplitude of fundus ventriculi muscle segments in the experimental group was (4.20 ± 1.14) g,and the difference was statistically significant(t =4.76,P < 0.05),and there was no statistically more differences in the frequency (P > 0.05).In the control group,the frequency and amplitude of lower esophageal muscle segments were (4.50 ±0.84)times/min and (5.13 ± 0.94) g,the frequency and amplitude of fundus ventriculi muscle segments increased to(5.40 ± 1.43) times/min and(7.50 ± 1.28) g,and the differences were statistically significant (t =3.79,5.78,3.06,6.45,all P < 0.05).(4) The contraction activity of muscle segments after adding the erythromycin was prevented in the lower esophageal muscle segments or fundus ventriculi muscle segmens.Conclusions ICC plays an important role in the animal models of GER;erythromycin promotes the motility of the muscle segments in GER young rabbit models;in the sick models,erythromycin accelerates the gastrointestinal motility via ICC on muscle segments.
10.Development of adolescent executive function scale
Chunhui HUANG ; Yicheng TANG ; Ligang WANG ; Dongjie XIE ; Chunlei FAN ; Wenbin GAO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2014;23(5):463-465
Objective To develop a scale of the executive functional status for adolescents.Methods Regarding to the structure and the conception of executive function and the results of interviews to several adolescents,a preliminary inventory including 37 items was developed.The investigation sample consisted of 1722 students from 2 provinces in China by stratified sampling,and the the internal consistency,conduct validity and criterion validity were assessed by exploratory factor analysis.Results The revised scale including 21 items was consisted of three factors:inhibition control,cognitive flexibility,working memory,which explained 45.39% of the total variance.The factor loading ranged from 0.499 to 0.727.The Cronbach alpha ranged from 0.786-0.897 for the scale and its three factors.Factor structure fitted actual data and its fit indices were x2=530.44,df=186,RESMA =0.053,GFI =0.93,AGFI =0.91,NFI =0.96,CFI =0.97.Conclusion It shows that the reliability and validity of the scale meet the standard of the psychometrics,and it can be suitable for evaluating the functional status of execution of Chinese adolescent.