1.Effect of Acupuncture on Apoptosis and Protein Caspase-9 Expression in Hippocampus of Cerebral Ischemia Rats
Huifang MA ; Caixia LIN ; Xiujun REN
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(11):-
Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture on apoptosis and Caspase-9 expression in hippocampus of cerebral ischemia (CI) rats. Methods Thirty male SD rats were randomized into control, CI and CI + acupuncture group, with 10 cases in each group. CI model was established by occlusion of the unilateral middle cerebral artery. "Baihui" (GV20) and "Shuigou" (GV26) were acupunctured once daily for 7 days. The apoptosis and expression of protein Caspase-9 in hippocampus was displayed by HE staining and immunohistochemical method. Results In comparison with the normal control group, Caspase-9 immune reaction (IR) positive cells in the hippocampus of CI group increased significantly (P
2.Effect of Electroacupuncture on the Proliferation of Stem Cells in the Subependymal Zone of the Lateral Ventricle of the Brain in Rats with Hyperlipemia and Cerebral Ischemia
Xiujun REN ; Huifang MA ; Ya TU
Acupuncture Research 2010;0(03):-
Objective To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) and acupuncture (A) on the proliferation of stem cells in the subependymal zone (SPZ) of the lateral ventricle and the frontal lobe cortex in hyperlipemia(HL) combined with cerebral ischemia (CI) rats. Methods A total of 72 male SD rats were randomized into control,HL,HL+ EA,CI,CI+A,HL+CI,HL+CI+EAⅠ and HL+CI+EAⅡgroups (n= 9 /group).HL model was established by feeding the animals with high fat forage for 6 weeks and CI model was established by FeCl3-induced occlusion of the unilateral middle cerebral artery. EA was applied to "Sanyinjiao" (SP 6) and "Fenglong" (ST 40) once daily for 17 days for HL+ EA group; and acupuncture to "Baihui" (GV 20) and "Shuigou" (GV 26) once daily for 7 days for CI+A group. For HL+CI+EA Ⅰ group,EA was applied to SP 6+ST 40 first before CI,once daily for 10 days,followed by EA of SP 6+ST 40 and acupuncture of GV 20+GV 26 for 7 days after CI. For HL+CI+EA Ⅱ group,no treatment was given before CI,then,acupuncture of GV 20+GV 26 and EA of SP 6+ST 40 were given once daily for 7 days after CI.The immunoactivity of Nestin and proliferation cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) of SPZ was detected by immunohistochemistry.Results In comparison with normal control group,the numbers of both Nestin and PCNA immunoreaction (IR) positive cells in the dorsolateral extension and the wall of the lateral ventricle of the brain increased significantly in CI and HL+CI groups (P0.05). Conclusion EA can upregulate Nestin and PCNA expression of the dorsolateral extension and the wall of the lateral ventricle of the brain on the ischemic side in rats with CI,and with HL+CI,which may contribute to its effects in promoting the proliferation and migration of neural stem cells in the brain.
3.Screening of serum biomarkers in acute leukemia by protein chip
Jun ZHANG ; Jianzhong ZHANG ; Huifang WANG ; Yigai MA ; Jianwen WANG
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2006;0(03):-
Objective To screen serum biomarkers in patients with acute leukemia.Methods Proteomic spectra were generated by mass spectrometry in 158,including 44 acute lymphocyte leukemia patients and 36 acute myeloid leukemia,78 healthy control.158 spectra obtained were used to train and to develop a decision tree classification algorithm.Results A total of 7 distinguished proteomic peaks were detected in acute lymphocyte leukemia and were used to build a proteomic pattern.The results yielded a sensitivity of 88.6%(39/44)、specificity of 82.9%(29/35);A total of 8 distinguished proteomic peaks were detected in acute myeloid leukemia,7 peaks were used to build a proteomic pattern.The results yielded a sensitivity of 86.1%(31/36)、specificity of 95.3%(41/43).Conclusion SELDI-TOF-MS offers a unique platform for the proteomic detection of acute leukemia.It also offers a noninvasive method to further study the proteomic changs in the development and progression of leukemia.
4.Effect of Electroacupuncture on the Expression of Hippocampal Calbindin-D28K in Hyperlipemia Rats with Concurrent Cerebral Ischemia
Huifang MA ; Xiujun REN ; Ya TU ; Lei ZHOU
Acupuncture Research 2010;0(01):-
Objective To observe the effect of electroacupuncture(EA) on Calbindin D28K(CB) expression and apoptosis in hippocampus in hyperlipemia rats with concomitant cerebral ischemia(CI).Methods Forty male SD rats were rando-mized into control,hyperlipemia+CI(model),acupuncture Ⅰ,and acupuncture Ⅱ groups,with 10 cases in each.Hyperlipemia model was established by feeding the animals with high fat forage for 6 weeks and CI model established by occlusion of the unila-teral middle cerebral artery.For rats of acupuncture Ⅰ group,EA(1-3 mA,15 Hz) was applied to bilateral "Sanyinjiao"(SP 6) and "Fenglong"(ST 40) for 20 min every time,once daily for 10 days before CI.For rats of both acupuncture Ⅰ and Ⅱ groups,after CI,EA was applied to SP 6,ST 40,"Baihui"(GV 20) and "Shuigou"(GV 26) were punctured with filiform needles and stimulated by twirled the needle with hand continuously for 1 min,once daily for 7 days.The apoptotic cells of hippocampal CA 3 area were displayed by TUNEL(terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase biotin-dUTP nick end labeling) method.CB antibody staining with immunohistochemistry was used to show CB-positive cells which were observed by optic microscope.Results In comparison with control group,the percentage of apoptotic cells of the hippocampal CA 3 area in model group increased considerably(P
5.Relationship of blood pressure variability and angiotensinogen T235M polymorphism with Binswanger's disease
Huifang WEI ; Lin MA ; Peiyan SHAN ; Wenjing JIANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2012;(12):1056-1059
Objective To detect the relationship of blood pressure variability (BPV) and angiotensinogen(AGT) T235M polymorphism with Binswanger's disease (BD).Methods Totally 122 cases with BD and 108 cases with essential hypertension had been enrolled.Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring was used to get the data of BPV and mean blood pressure (MBP).PCR-RFLP was applied to detect genotype of AGT T235M.Results Distribution of MM+MT genotype and frequency of M allelic were higher in BD group (51.6%,29.9%) than in hypertension group(27.8%,16.2%)(x2 =13.543,11.995,P<0.01).The variability of night time blood pressure (11.8±2.8,9.1±2.5) and 24 hours diastolic blood pressure(11.6±6.0) in BD group were increased compared with those in hypertension groups(10.9±2.4,8.2±3.2,10.1±4.6)(t=2.59,2.64,2.09,all P<0.05).Prevalence of anti-dipper was higher in BD group (32.8%) than in EH group (16.7%)(x2 =7.894,P<0.01).Among BD patients,anti-dipper who carried MM or MT genotypes (44.4 %) was more than that who carried TT genotype (20.3%) (x2 = 8.760,P< 0.01).Conclusions Fluctuations of nighttime blood pressure and diastolic pressure are higher in patients with BD,and the relative frequency of MM or MT genotype is higher.Moreover,among patients with BD who carried MM or MT genotypes are apt to have anti-dipper.MM or MT genotype is related to BD by means of affecting blood pressure circadian rhythms probably.
6.Asthma morbidity and "stasis" relational research
Hongxia MA ; Fengsen LI ; Lijuan DU ; Huifang LIU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(5):402-403
Methods Acute attack of asthma patients with 84 patients, divided into virtual Asthma Group, the other card-based group, another non-choice of 63 patients with asthma, as a control group. Detection of all selected in the peripheral blood TXA2; TPA, PAI; blood coagulation. Results ①asthma group and control group case-control study results: OR=2.950, 95% CI (1.504, 5.785) exposure risk of the disease as non-exposed group of 2.95 times. ②Asthma group and the control group between the various indicators of hemorheology, in addition to TPA (P>0.05) no significant difference. Ms indicators are significant differences (P<0.05), suggested that asthma in the blood change detection indicators relative to the control group have changed significantly. Conclusion ①"Stasis" and asthma-related, "Stasis" Asthma is a major cause of morbidity. ②From stasis treatment of asthma, Huoxue Huayu Prescription provide the basis for the treatment of asthma.
7.Relationship between zinc and nutritional status or immunity in patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
Shengfang CHEN ; Chunli GUI ; Jun MA ; Huifang WANG ; Yitai WU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2010;18(6):351-354
Objective To determine the relationship between zinc and nutritional status or immunity in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Methods Forty-five stable CAPD patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis were enrolled in this study. The dietary zinc intake and serum zinc levels were investigated, and the results were compared with the gender- and age-matched healthy populations (n = 45). The relationship between dietary zinc intake and serum zinc levels and subjective global assessment (SGA) score, blood cell counts, serum albumin (ALB), prealbumin (PA), C-reactive protein (CRP),and lymphocyte subsets were analyzed. Results The percentages of inadequate dietary zinc intake (P= 0. 007)and low blood zinc (P = 0. 036) were significantly higher in CAPD patients than in healthy group. CD8 levels were significantly lower (P = 0. 000) while CD4/CD8 ratio was significantly higher (P = 0. 033) in CAPD patients than in healthy group. In CAPD patients, correlation analysis showed that dietary zinc intake was significantly correlated with serum prealbumin levels (r = 0. 577, P = 0. 000), but was negatively correlated with SGA score (r = - 0.354,P = 0. 015) and CRP (r = - 0.354, P = 0. 015); however, it was not significantly correlated with lymphocyte subsets and CD4/CD8 ratio. Serum zinc level was significantly positively correlated with hemoglobin (r= 0. 411, P=0.005), hematocrit (r=0.345, P=0.023), WBC (r=0.318, P=0.035), SGA score (r=0.417, P=0. 005), and CRP (r=0.342, P = 0. 027), but was not significantly correlated with lymphocyte subsets and CD4/CD8 ratio. Conclusions Zinc deficiency is common among patients with CAPD. Adequate dietary zinc intake can facilitate protein synthesis and improve the overall nutritional status. High serum zinc concentrations are beneficial for the synthesis of hemoglobin and the improvement of anemia.
8.Application of new hypoglycemic drugs of the three most common types of maturity-onset diabetes of the young
Qianwen DUAN ; Huifang PENG ; Yujin MA ; Hongwei JIANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2021;37(3):262-266
Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)is a heterogeneous monogenic diabetes, in which MODY1, MODY2, and MODY3 are the most common subtypes. In recent years, new hypoglycemic drugs such as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA), dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4i), sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), and glucokinase activators (GKA)have made good progress in the treatment of diabetes. Based on the latest basic and clinical evidence, the article reviews the pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment progress of new hypoglycemic drugs of the above three types of MODY, aiming to develop safer and more effective new ways for the diagnosis and treatment of MODY.
9.Changes of Protein Calbindin-D28k Expression in Hippocampus of Cerebral Ischemic Rats and the Influence of Acupuncture
Huifang MA ; Xiujun REN ; Caixia LIN ; Ya TU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2001;0(03):-
Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture on protein Calbindin-D28k expression in hippocampus of rats with cerebral ischemia,and to investigate its influence on rats neurological behavior.Methods Male SD rats were randomized into blank control group,model group and acupuncture group,10 rats in each group.The rat model of focal cerebral ischemia was established by chemical-stimulation-induced occlusion of the unilateral middle cerebral artery.Acupuncture group received acupuncture of acupoints of Baihui and Shuigou,one time per day for 7 days.The changes of protein Calbindin-D28k expression in hippocampus of rats were observed before and after treatment,and the score of rats neurological behavior was observed after the modeling for 1~2 hour(s)and after treatment.Results Calbindin-D28k expression was decreased in the hippocampus of model group(P
10.Effect of ischemia and vasoactive substances on renal Na~+,K~+-ATPase activity
Jun MA ; Wenxia JIANG ; Huifang WANG ; Hualin QI ; Shanyan LIN ;
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 1982;0(02):-
0.05). In RAC group, the Na +,K + ATPase activity of the left kidney decreased compared with that of the right kidney (1.96?0.42 vs 5.33?0.77, P