1.Culture and identification of rabbit aortic endothelial cells:Modified isolation and culture of endothelial cells
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(11):1919-1922
BACKGROUND:Although the methods of mechanical scrapping,tissue block transplantation,and enzyme digestion to culture endothelial cells have been quite mature,it has been constantly updated.OBJECTIVE:To explore the culture and identification of rabbit aortic endothelial cells.METHODS:Aorta was derived from one-week-old New Zealand rabbit.Following removing the adventitia,the endothelium was digested in the mixture of 2 g/L type Ⅰ collagen,2 9/L type Ⅱ collagen,2 g/L type Ⅳ collagen,and 2 g/L type Ⅴ collagen (1:1:1:1)for 20 minutes,and the digestionwas stopped with culturemedium(1:1).Cells in the endothelium were lightly scraped to make cell suspension,which was centrifuged to precipitate cells with DMEM culture medium containing 20%fetal bovine serum,1 μg/L VEGF,2 μg/L bFGF,and 6 U/L gentamicin.The cells were then blown into single cells and the culture liquid was changed every 48 hours.The cells were passaged according to the ratio of 1:2.Inverted phase contrast microscope was used to observe cell culture;immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence were used to determine Ⅷ-related antigen;electron microscope was used to detect Weibel-Paladed body.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Ⅷ-related antigen and electron microscopy confirmed that the primary and 5-passage endothelial cells were successfully cultured,suggesting that rabbit aortic endothelial cells were cultured into cell line.Ⅷ-related antigen and electron microscopy determined that a combination with W-P body was a good method to determine endothelial cells.
2.Fingerprint analysis of serum protein in Xinjiang Uygurs and Han patients with thyroid cancer
Wei ZHANG ; Yong FAN ; Chunyan GAO
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2015;(9):769-773
Objective To compare serum protein fingerprint among Uygur patients with thyroid cancer and benign thyroid nodules, and Han patients with thyroid cancer, and to screen ethnic-specific protein markers of thyroid cancer. Methods Using the technology of two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (2D-PAGE), the protein expression profiles of Uygur and Han patients with thyroid cancer and Uygur patients with thyroid nodules were established and compared by image analysis software between two groups. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry coupling techniques ( LC-MS/MS) were used to identify differential protein. The protein′s name, cellular localization and functional classification were searched in Swissport database. Results There are 11 differentially expressed proteins by comparison of sera in Uygur patients with benign thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, in which complement C3 and C4b levels were down-regulated in the serums of Uygur patients with benign thyroid nodules, and 9 proteins such as heme-binding proteins etc were up-regulated. There are 7 differentially expressed proteins by comparison of serums in Uygur and Han patients with thyroid cancer, in which transferrin level was up-regulated in the serum of Uygur patients with thyroid cancer, and 6 proteins such as cytokeratin-1 etc were down-regulated in serum of Uygur patients with thyroid cancer. Conclusion Combined screening of multiple labelled proteins including heme-binding protein,α2-macroglobulin, and transferrin protein etc may provide the basis for the diagnosis of thyroid cancer in Uygurs and Hans.
3.Research in influence of comprehensive relaxation training on perioperative psychological stress in patients with coronary intervention treatment
Jingwen HU ; Meili LIU ; Chunyan GAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(25):25-27
Objective The aim of this study is to provide guidance on rehabilitation nursing via observing the effect of comprehensive relaxation training on perioperative psychological stress in patients with coronary intervention treatment. Methods In this study, eighty patients ready to receive coronary intervention were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group (40 patients in each). The control group were treated with routine percutaneous coronary intervention care, and the experimental group received both comprehensive relaxation training and routine care. The anxiety state and subjective feelings on comprehensive relaxation training in both groups were dynamically investigated via State-Trait Anxiety Inventory questionnaire and subjective feeling questionnaire from pre-operation to 7 days after operation. Results Anxiety levels between two groups showed the similar trend, and there was statistically significance between two groupsin the state anxiety level. The subjective feeling in the experimental group improved. Conclusions The psychological stress in patients receiving coronary intervention surgery maintains at high level form pre-operation to 24h post operation, and comprehensive relaxation training can significantly reduce the level of state anxiety. These patients consider that this simple training shows obvious relaxing effect.
4.Influence and significance of pristimerin therapy in patients with allergic asthma on Th17 and Treg
Na CHEN ; Jie HAN ; Chunyan GAO
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2017;33(1):58-61
Objective:To investigate the effects of pristimerin therapy on the functions of Th17 and Treg cells in patients with allergic asthma,and expore the function of immune factors in therapy on allergic asthma. Methods:Extracted mononuclear cells in pe-ripheral blood of patients with allergic asthma,and given pristimerin intervention in vitro. Then used fluorescence-activated cell sorting analysis to detect the contect of Th17 and Treg,enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to detect cytokine production of IL-17 and TGF-β, and Real-time PCR to detect the contect of RORγT and Foxp3. Results: Compared with the control group, experimental group had reduced expression of CD4+IL-17+T cells ( Th17 cells) ,and increased expression of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T cells ( Treg cells) ,which all had the statistical significance (P<0. 05);displayed decreased level of IL-17,and increased level of TGF-β,which all had the statistical significance (P<0. 05);had reduced expression of RORγT,and increased expression of Foxp3,which all had the statistical significance (P<0. 05). Conclusion: Pristimerin therapy can remit the unbalance of Th17/Treg in vitro,hinting this drug may regulate allergic asthma by influencing immunologic balance,which offers the theoretical support for pristimerin in clinical application.
5.Research advances in silybin in treatment of drug-induced liver injury
Shuang SHAO ; Chunyan LIU ; Yanhang GAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2017;33(6):1179-1182
Drug-induced liver injury is commonly seen in ctinical practice and is usually caused by antipsychotic drags,antitubercnlar agents,paracetamol,and statins.Silybin,a substance with biological activity in silymarin extract,has antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,and anti-fibrosis effects.This article summarizes the research advances in silybin in the prevention and treatment of drug-induced liver injury.
6.Serum IGF-1 levels and its clinical significance in patients with unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors before and after imatinib treatment
Wei GAO ; Chunyan XUE ; Yajie WANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2012;24(7):433-435,443
ObjectivesTo explore the serum insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1)levels in the patients with unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors before and after imatinib treatment and to discuss its clinical significance.MethodsThe serum samples of27 patients with unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors were collected before imatinib treatment(before treatment group) and three months after imatinib treatment(after treatment group).The other serum samples were collected from 20 healthy volunteers who were accepting health examination (control group). The serum IGF-1 levels of the samples were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).ResultsThe mean serum IGF-1 levels were significantly higher in before treatment group than in control controls[(463.61±120.98)ng/ml vs.(115.75±39.27) ng/ml, t=12.355,P=0.000)]. Three months after imatinib treatment,the mean serum IGF-1 levels were significantly lower in after treatment group than in before treatment group [(244.64±100.11)ng/ml vs.(463.61±120.98) ng/ml, t=7.582,P=0.000].ConclusionsSerum IGF-1 levels may help to judge therapeutic effect,progression,recurrence or metastasis of the gastrointestinal stromal tumor.
7.Treatment of recurrent or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors with imatinib mesylate of 35 cases report
Wei GAO ; Chunyan XUE ; Yajie WANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2012;28(5):517-519
Objective To investigate the effects of imatinib mesylate on recurrent or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor.Methods Thirty-five cases of patients with recurrent or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors treated with Imatinib mesylate from January 2007 to February 2010 in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively.Results After treated with Imatinib mesylate for 3 months,complete remission rate was 2.9%( 1/35 ),partial remission rate was 45.7% ( 16/35 ),stable disease rate was 51.4% ( 18/35 ) and progressive rate was 0;clinical benefit rate was 100%.The 2-year overall survival rate was 97.1%.The 2-year progression free survival was 82.9%.Conclusion Imatinib mesylate is effective for recurrent or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors and the treatment is safe and reliable.
8.Changes of serum fibroblast growth factor 2 levels before and after treatment with imatinib mesylate in patients with unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor
Wei GAO ; Chunyan XUE ; Yajie WANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2012;24(10):653-655
Objective To explore changes of serum fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) levels after treatment with imatinib mesylate in patients with unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal sromal tumor.Methods Serum FGF2 levels (with ELISA) were determined in 27 patients with unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor both before and after treatment with imatinib mesylate.Results Before treatment with imatinib mesylate,of 27 cases of unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor,17 cases (63.0 %) were found positive for serum FGF2,after treatment with imatinib mesylate,9 cases (33.3 %) were found positive for serum FGF2 (P < 0.05).Using imatinib mesylate for 3 months,complete remission rate was 0,partial remission rate was 51.9 % (14/27),stable disease rate was 48.1% (13/27) and progressive rate was 0.Conclusion Patients with unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor have elevated serum FGF2 levels.Imatinib mesylate treatment can reduce serum FGF2 levels in patients with unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor.
9.EXPRESSION OF NGF IN SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND OF C57BL/ksj-db/db MUTANT DIABETIC MICE
Zhihua GE ; Chunyan WANG ; Hongyan LIU ; Junchuan ZHANG ; Fulu GAO
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2002;0(06):-
Objective To investigate the morphological changes and expression of nerve growth factor(NGF) in submandibular gland of C57BL/ksj\|db/db mutant diabetic mice. Methods Animals were C57BL/ksj\|db/+m mutant diabetic mice which were imported from Japan.The pure Zygote,that is db/db mouse,displays obesity and high blood glucose over 10mmol/L.The test groups were 3,4,6,8,10 month\|old db/db mice and the age\|matched db/+m mice as control.Immunohistochemistry technology was applied in this study. Results In db/db diabetic mice,submandibular gland atrophied and took on the significant morphological changes in acinar,duct and granular convoluted tubule.The NGF Immunopositive cells in submandibular gland were significantly less than the age\|matched control animals and showed a descend tendency with the progression of diabetes millitus.Conclusion\ The decreased expression of NGF demonstrates NGF synthesis and secretion in granular convoluted tubule of submandibular gland was decreased.The lower NGF levels may be associated with development of diabetic neuropathy.\;[
10.The correlation between body mass index and percentage body fat in people of different gender and nationality and their application assessment
Chunyan GAO ; Li LI ; Xiaohong YIN ; Wei ZHANG ; Yusufu AIBIBAI
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(3):338-340
Objective To analyze the correlation between body mass index(BMI)and percentage body fat(PBF)in people of dif-ferent nationality and gender,and assess the value of BMI and PBF in the diagnosis of obesity.Methods A total of 925 healthy a-dults who underwent physical examination in the hospital were enrolled in the study,bioelectrical impedance measurement was used to measure the weight,PBF,then analyze the correlation between BMI and PBF in people of different nationality and gender.Results In the normal and overweight population classified by BMI,;In underweight,overweight and obesity people,PBF of Han women were higher than that of Uighur women(P <0.05 ).In people of different gender and ethnic group,PBF was positively correlated with BMI(P <0.05).Using BMI≥28 kg/m2 as gold standard for the diagnosis of obesity,PBF have good sensitivity and low speci-ficity for the diagnosis of obesity in both of the two ethnic groups.Conclusion Compared with Uygur,Han have higher PBF at the same level of BMI.There is a malconformation between BMI and PBF.Evaluation of obesity could not simply rely on BMI,and should be analyzed combined with PBF.