1.Effect of Nicergoline for chronic cerebrovascular insufficiency: a meta analysis
Yujuan JIA ; Yuli HOU ; Jingtian HOU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2015;34(10):1141-1144
Objective To systematically review the efficacy and safety of nicergoline on chronic cerebrovascular insufficiency (CCVI).Methods Databases including the Cochrane Library,PubMed,CNKI,VIP and WanFang Date were electronically searched for relevant randomized controlled trails (RCTs) which studied the effectiveness and safety of Nicergoline on chronic cerebrovascular insufficiency.Two reviewers independently screened literature according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,extracted data,and assessed the methodological quality.Metaanalysis was performed by using RevMan 5.2 software.Results Totally 9 studies involving 1 030 patients were included.The meta-analysis results showed that,compared with conventional treatment alone,the Nicergoline group was superior in improving the velocity of middle cerebral artery(MCA) in both systolic(MD=16.43,95%CI:10.39-22.46) and the late diastolic (MD=11.48,95%CI:5.34-17.63).Besides,Nicergoline significantly improved the pulse index (PI) of MCA (MD=-0.37,95%CI:-0.48--0.26).Likewise,it obviously improved the velocity in both systolic (MD=11.23,95%CI:6.10-16.35),the late diastolic (MD=8.80,95%CI:5.20-12.40) and the PI of vertebral artery (VA) (MD=-0.38,95%CI:-0.47--0.28).The remission rate of the nicergolinegroup was higher than that of the control group (OR=3.93,95% CI:2.66-5.81).Drug-related adverse reactions were not reported in included studies.Conclusions Nicergoline shows a certain efficacy on CCVI without obvious adverse reactions.
2.Immune Response to Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Ovalbumin Sensitized Mice
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2003;0(10):-
Objective To observe the lung inflammation and the expression of T - helper cell related cytokines in respiratory syncytial virus(RSV) infected Balb/c mice pre - sensitized with ovalbumin(OVA). Methods Mice were randomly divided into two series: nonsen-sitized and sensitized animal model with nebulized OVA once a day for 10 days. Each of the series was divided again into two groups: control group,RSV infected group with nasal draping plus nebulizing. All the mice were sacrificed 5 days later of infection. Viral isolation of lung organization was performed in each group. Pulmonary pathological detection and the levels of interleukin - 4(IL-4), interferon-? (IFN- ?) mRNA were evaluated by RT- PCR. Results The RSV were found only in RSV infected groups. The Balb/c mice developed typical interstitial pneumonia after RSV infection. When the mice pre- sensitized were infected with RSV, the pulmonary inflammation, lymphocyte and eosinophils infiltration and cell - collar peribronchiles were more severe in lung organization and bronchiole than those in the single RSV infection group. In the lung organization of control group, there were no mRNA expression of IL - 4 and IFN - ?. The mRNA of IFN -? was expressed in the lung organization of RSV infected groups while had not showed mRNA of IL- 4. In the OVA+ RSV group the mRNA expression of IL - 4 was obvious, while the expresses of IFN -? scarcely. Conclusions Pulmonary inflammation is more severe in the infection after OVA sensitization. RSV infection alone results in a Th1 - like cytokine response, while the infection after OVA sensitization results in Th2 - like response.
3.The effect of exosomes in mesenchymal stem cell differentiation
Xiaocan HOU ; Yanjie JIA ; Tao PENG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(41):6209-6215
BACKGROUND:Currently, what we know about exosomes is that it can be produced by a variety of cel s and transfer a variety of materials, producing subsequent function of regulation.
OBJECTIVE:To review the function of exosomes in mesenchymal stem cel differentiation, in order to provide reference for further in-depth study.
METHODS:With the key words of“exosome, mesenchymal stem cel , differentiation”in Chinese and English, respectively, a computer-based search was performed for articles published in CNKI, Medline and Embase databases from January 2001 to September 2016. After the initial screening, the reserved articles were further detailed, summarized and concluded.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Exosomes are a kind of vesicles 40-100 nm in diameter, which can be secreted by a variety of cel types, containing functional products, such as functional protein, gene product, lipid and so on. As a bridge of adjacent cel s transferring functional products, exosomes are becoming an issue of concern in the microenvironment for cel interaction. In the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cel s, exosomes also play an indispensable role via pathway regulation.
4.Effect of ModifiedYin-Chen-HaoDecoction on Expression of AQP8 mRNA and Protein in Rats with Estrogen-induced Cholestasis
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(8):1673-1678
This study was aimed to investigate the effect of modifiedYin-Chen-Hao (YCH) decoction on the expression of aquaporin-8 (AQP8) mRNA and protein in rats with estrogen-induced cholestasis, in order to explore the potential mechanism of YCH decoction in the treatment of intrahepatic cholestasis during pregnancy. A total of 50 SD female rats, which were weighed between 180 g to 200 g, were randomly divided into the normal group (N,n = 10) and the model group (M’,n = 40). The animal model of intrahepatic cholestasis was induced by subcutaneous injection of 17-α-ethinylestradiol (5 mg·kg-1·d-1) for 5 days of rats in M’ group. The same volume of propylene glycol was subcutaneously injected to rats in N group. Five days later, rats in M’ group were divided into the model group (M,n = 10), high-dose (Zg,n = 10), middle-dose (Zz,n = 10) and low-dose (Zd,n = 10) modified YCH decoction group. The intragastric administration of normal saline, high-dose, middle-dose and low-dose modified YCH decoction were given to each group for 7 days, respectively. Then, rats were sacrificed and the liver tissues were removed and stored in liquid nitrogen. The expression of AQP8 mRNA and protein were detected by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and western blotting analysis. The results showed that compared with the normal group (N), the expression of AQP8 mRNA and protein in liver tissues of rats in the model group (M) were decreased (P < 0.01). Compared with the model group (M), the high-dose, middle-dose and low-dose modified YCH decoction can increase the expression of AQP8 mRNA and protein in liver tissues (P < 0.05). Moreover, along with the dose increasing of modified YCH decoction, the upregulation of AQP8 mRNA and protein was increased. It was concluded that the molecular mechanism of modified YCH decoction in treatment of intrahepatic cholestasis during pregnancy may be through the increasing of AQP8 mRNA and protein in liver tissues.
5.Establishment of orthotopic implantation and spontaneous metastasis model of human ovary cancer in nude mice
Xianghua HOU ; Haijun JIA ; Xiaoyan XIN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2011;23(3):171-173
Objective To establish a patient-like human ovary carcinoma/spontaneous metastasis model using orthotopic transplantation of histologically intact tumor tissue. Methods An highly metastatic ovarian tumor line (8910PM: human serum carcinoma of the ovary) previously grown substaneously was transplanted into the ovicapaule using microsurgery technique. Histologically intact human ovary tumor pieces gained from implantation site were passaged between ovicapsules for four generations. Results All mice developed ovary tumors and the metastatic rates were about 50 %. The tumors only metastasized to liver. The earliest appearance of metastasis was 14 days and the average survival period was 20.7 ±4.89 days. The microscopic appearance of the metastases was similar to the tumor observed in the substaneous xenografts and orthotopically transplanted.Chromosomes analysis exhibited the feature of human carcinoma and retained genetic stability during the processes of passage. Conclusion Orthotopic implantation provides a suitable micro-environment in which ovarian cancer can express its intrinsic clinically-relevant properties. This approach is relevant to the spontaneous development of ovarian cancer and is thought to be a useful model for studies of metastatic mechanism and therapy for ovary cancer.
6.Clinical evaluation of spontaneous rupture of the finger extensors
Zunli SHEN ; Wanxin JIA ; Mingzhong HOU
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(14):-
[Objective]To investigate the etiology,pathological characteristic and therapeutic effect of spontaneous rupture of the finger extensors.[Method]Twelve patients were included in this research group.Eight cases were diagnosed as spontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis long(EPL) and were repaired by transfer of the extensor indicis proprius(EIP).Three cases were spontaneous double rupture of the the ring and small finger extensors.The distal stump of the ring finger extensor was woven into the middle finger extensor and the EIP was transferred to reconstruct the extensor digiti quinti.There was one case of spontaneous triple rupture of the the middle,ring finger and small finger extensors.Transplantation of frozen allogenic extensors was utilized.[Result]The finger extensor rupture occurred after either rheumatic arthritis or distal radius fracture.The former pathological examination showed that the tenosynovitis and chronic inflammation of tendons accompanying with localized necrosis was dominant,while tendon fiber rupture played an important role in the latter.All patients achieved 100% of good results and no recurrent rupture occurred.[Conclusion]The inflammation invasion or attrition in the fracture site was a patological basis to cause spontaneous rupture of finger extensors.The EPI transposition was a reliable option to reconstruct the EPL.It is suggested that allogenic tendon transplantation be applied in the case of multiple ruptures of the extensor tendons.
7.Insulin up-regulates expression of apelin gene in 3T3-L1 cells:a preliminary observation
Li WEI ; Xinghua HOU ; Weiping JIA
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 1986;0(04):-
Expression of apelin mRNA in the isolated mouse adipocytes was confirmed by Northern blot. The level of apelin mRNA increased during stage of differentiation of 3T3-L1 cells. Insulin up-regulated the apelin expression in 3T3-L1 adipocytes, suggesting that apelin expression in adipocyte may correlate with obesity, insulin resistance and hypertension.
8.Surgical management of spontaneous rupture of hepatocellular carcinoma:a report of 46 cases
Benxin HOU ; Huimin JIA ; Xiyan WANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2001;0(07):-
0.05).Compared with non-SRHCC matched selective operation group(group),second stage hepatectomy(group C)had similar rate of complications and mortality,but the long-term survival was worse(P
9.EFFECT OF SELENIUM ON GENERATION OF SUPEROXIDERADICAL IN RAT HEART MITOCHONDRIA
Jianzheng HOU ; Xian JIA ; Tongliang LI
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 1982;0(04):-
Weanling rats were fed with a low-selenium diet (Se 0.009mg/kg, — Se group) and the diet supplemented with sodium selenite (Se 0. 232mg/kg,+ Se group) for 1, 2 and 3 months respectively. The generation rate of superoxide radical(O_2~-), activity of manganese dependent superoxide dismutase (Mn-SOD) in heart mitochondria and blood Se concentration from the rats were determined. The results showed that the mitochondrial O_2~- generation rate from — Se rats was significantly higher than those from + Se rats at 2 and 3 months. During all the feeding periods, no significant difference in mitochondrial Mn-SOD activity was found between the—Se and + Se groups,while the blood Se concentration in — Se group was significantly lower than those in + Se group at each feeding time and continually decreased in the 2 and 3 month. The results suggested that selenium could depress O_2~- generation in heart mitochondria.
10.Combined transplantation using frozen allogenic composite tissues of finger and autogenous second toe
Mingzhong HOU ; Xieqing HUANG ; Wanxin JIA
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2000;0(04):-
Objective To investigate the clinical result of reconstructed thumbs and fingers using frozen allogeneic composite tissues of fingers and autogenous toe Methods Fifty thumbs and fingers were reconstructed in 24 patients (25 hands) by allogeneic composite tissues of finger wrappoed by free neurovascular big toe nail skin flap and combined transplantation with autogenous second toe 15 patients were followed up for 4 years in average with examination in the ambulant clinic, communication and X ray photography to evaluate the clinical effect Results Recovered sensory function of the reconstructed fingers as well as good opposition function were seen There were Charcot's like arthrosis of allogeneic MP and arthroclisisof IP in 2 cases The postoperative gait of the doner's feet was normal The site of grafted skin on big toe was rubbed easily in 4 cases and the valgus hallexo of the doner's foot were seen in 3 cases, the plantaris callus in 2 cases Postoperative immunological rejection didn't elicit The junction between implanted allo phalangen tendon and autophalanges tendon were reliably healed Conclusions This operation gives reconstructed more fingers without sacrificing more toes for patients The walking function of donor foot is good The antigenicity of allogeneic grafts could be abated after preservation under 30℃ or frozen dried