1.Effects of different reconstruction algorithms on the image quality of CTA with low dose on head and neck
China Medical Equipment 2017;14(6):14-17
Objective:To discuss the effect of different reconstruction algorithms for the image quality of the computed tomographic angiography (CTA) with low dose on head and neck through comparing the images obtained from different reconstruction algorithms, which included filtering and reflection projection technique (FBP), adaptive statistical iterative (ASIR) model and based on iterative reconstruction (MBIR) after CTA with low dose was applied on head and neck.Methods:30 patients who were implemented the CTA on head and neck were enrolled in this study. The gem energy spectrum CT was applied to scan their head and neck, and the tube voltage was set in low dose (80 kVp), and 60-80 mL contrast agent (350 mg I/mL) was injected in elbow vein as 4mL/s. The other parameters were chosen as routine requirement. The obtained original images were reconstructed by using FBP, 60% ASIR and MBIR, and then the three kinds images were compared and scored by using relative statistical analysis.Results: For the using of different reconstruction algorithms (FBP, 60% ASIR and MBIR), the results of image noise showed MBIR<60% ASIR
2.A design of dynamic intelligent management system for patients in mental hospital based on RFID technique
Huifen SHI ; Tianbai QI ; Junlin HOU
China Medical Equipment 2017;14(7):118-121
Objective: To implement dynamic intelligent management system for patients in mental hospital based on RFID technique so as to achieve safe management for patients and contribute to grasp the patient's status in real time. Methods: The hardware of the designed dynamic intelligent management system was consisted of patient's wristbands (electronic tags), locator, reader and the server. The architecture, hardware and function modules of the system were procedural designed. Results: The new design has changed the traditional supervised situation for psychopath which need many manpower and material resources, and reduced the burden of paramedical staff, and decreased the pressure of management for psychopath and enhanced the management level of modernization in hospital. Conclusion: The dynamic intelligent management system based on RFID technique can enhance the management level of hospital, and accelerate the construction of informatization for hospital and improve the image of hospital.
3.Role of Microglia in Damage after Ischemic Stroke (review)
Dong WANG ; Boru HOU ; Wenzhen YANG ; Junlin KANG ; Haijun REN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2017;23(1):42-45
Microglial cells are the resident immune cells of brain. The activated microglia produces a range of deleterious substances, which plays an important role in the inflammation of post-stroke, such as superoxide, nitric oxide, matrix metalloproteinases, etc. The activa-tion of microglia may involve triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1, Toll-like receptors 4, peroxisome proliferator-activated re-ceptors, purinergic receptors, etc. Intervention targeted to microglial receptor is becoming a new strategy for ischemic stroke.
4.Role of Microglia Autophagy in Ischemic Stroke (review)
Dong WANG ; Boru HOU ; Wenzhen YANG ; Junlin KANG ; Haijun REN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(12):1416-1419
Autophagy plays an important role in the regulation of activation and inflammation of microglia after ischemic stroke. The interaction between autophagy of microglia and the inflammation mediated by microglia after ischemic stroke was complex and a large num-ber of molecules were involved. The receptors of microglia activation and related substances may be possible mechanism in the regulation of microglia autophagy. Autophagy inhibitors and microglia receptor targeting therapy may provide new strategies for the clinical treatment of ischemic stroke. This paper summarized the progress of microglia autophagy after ischemic stroke.
5.Screening of cDNA Clone for Putative RNA Polymerase Subunit of Cysticercus cellulosae
Xuenong LUO ; Yadong ZHENG ; Yongxi DOU ; Junlin HOU ; Zhizhong JING ; Xuepeng CAI
Chinese Journal of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases 1987;0(03):-
Objective To obtain related genes of Cysticercus cellulosae from spliced leader (SL) cDNA library. Methods Spliced leader library of Cysticercus cellulosae was constructed using SL specific primer and oligo (dT)15 with M13M4 primer, and positive clones were then screened randomly, identified with enzyme restriction, followed by sequencing and homologous analysis. Results The amino acid sequence, encoded by the positive clone with a poly (A) 22 tail and a complete open reading frame (ORF), was with homology of RNA polymerase subunit genes of human, B. napus, fission yeast, A. thaliana, C. elegans and fruit fly up to 71.6%. Conclusion The protein, RNA polymerase subunit encoded putatively by the clone, is high conservative in different species.
6.An Innovative Study Based on the Hypothesis that"Liver Failing to Facilitate the Coursing of Qi Caused by Long-term Accumulation of Negative Emotions Accelerates the Process of Brain Aging"
Junlin HOU ; Zheng ZHOU ; Yong LIU ; Ning LI ; Xianghong ZHAN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(6):1895-1900
Internal injury of seven emotions is an important proposition in etiology of traditional Chinese medicine.In view of the urgent social problem of brain aging,our research group put forward the hypothesis that"Liver failing to facilitate the coursing of Qi caused by long-term accumulation of negative emotions accelerates the process of brain aging".Firstly,establish the rat model of long-term negative emotional stress by indirect electric shock,and create films that induce anger.Secondly,through the perspective of animal experiments,case-control and normal population,it is revealed that the long-term accumulation of either single negative emotion(anger)or compound negative emotion can accelerate the process of brain aging and its mechanism.It also found the possibility biological basis of excessive and insufficient of liver catharsis in traditional Chinese medicine,and deepened the understanding of the individual differences of liver Zang Xiang syndrome and physiological function.Finally,with the help of event-related potentials(ERPs)and functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI),it is found that the potential objective diagnostic indexes of mild cognitive impairment(MCI)patients with long-term liver qi stagnation,and Liver Soothing method can improve their cognitive function,and reveal its therapeutic mechanism.The above research is helpful to make up for the defects of target emotion induction,improve the TCM etiology and pathogenesis theory of brain aging,provide possible biological indexes for early warning of diseases induced by abnormal of liver facilitate the coursing of Qi,and provide reference for early screening,diagnosis and treatment of MCI.
7.Exploring the Effects and Mechanisms of Liver Failing to Control Dispersion Caused by Long-Term Negative Emotion Accumulation on Working Memory in Normal People Based on ERPs Technique
Linpei XU ; Lile ZHOU ; Yong LIU ; Junlin HOU ; Ziwei ZHAO ; Jinchai DENG ; Zhongpeng QIN ; Anqi GAO ; Gege WANG ; Xianghong ZHAN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(8):2668-2676
Objective Using event-related potentials(ERPs),to study the effect and mechanism of negative emotion accumulation hepatic insufficiency on working memory in normal people.Methods Fifty subjects in each of the emotionally stable group and emotionally unstable group were given two load tasks(0-back and 1-back)in the N-back paradigm,the reaction time and correct rate were recorded,and the ERPs components N200 and P300 were detected.The latency and amplitude of P300 were analyzed statistically.Results ①Compared with the emotionally stable group,the emotionally unstable group had a longer reaction time(P<0.05).②Compared with the emotionally stable group,the subjects in the emotionally unstable group had prolonged N200 latency,decreased P300 amplitude significantly(P<0.05),and P300 latency had a tendency to extend(P<0.1).Conclusion Long-term accumulation of negative emotions and liver failure in normal people have the performance of decreased working memory,which may be related to the reduction of attention resource allocation and the impairment of cognitive processing function.
8.Regulatory effect mechanism of Eucommia ulmoides on postpartum depression in rats
Yujie LI ; Wenjing CHEN ; Lan ZHANG ; Yingzhen WU ; Yongjie XU ; Xiaolan WANG ; Junlin HOU ; Liping YANG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(11):1303-1308
OBJECTIVE To explore the effect mechanism of Eucommia ulmoides on improving postpartum depression in rats. METHODS Pregnant rats were randomly divided into normal group, postpartum depression group, and low-dose and high-dose groups of E. ulmoides (1.34, 2.68 g/kg, calculated by crude drug), with 10 rats in each group. Except for the normal group, the rats in other groups suffered from fear stress to induce postpartum depression model during pregnancy; at the same time of modeling, the administration groups were given relevant medicine intragastrically, while the normal group and postpartum depression group were given physiological saline intragastrically for 21 days. Postpartum behaviors of rats during the experiment were assessed using the open field test, Morris water maze test and sucrose preference test. Additionally, the levels of corticosterone (CORT) in serum, corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) and urocortin (UCN) in hypothalamus, and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in hypophysis were detected; meanwhile, the protein expressions of CRF receptor 1 (CRFR1), CRFR2, and voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1) in hippocampal tissue were measured; the proportions of apoptotic cells and JC-1 high potential cells in hippocampal tissue were determined, and the morphology of hippocampal tissue was observed. RESULTS Compared with postpartum depression group, the high-dose group of E. ulmoides showed improvements in appetite, mental state, and hair color in rats; their body weight had increased; the scores of vertical movement, horizontal movement and self-sorting significantly increased; from the 2ed to 4th day avoidance latency significantly shortened, and the times of crossing the platform and the time of crossing the platform Δ 基金项目国家自然科学基金青年基金项目(No.82204789) significantly increased/prolonged (P<0.05); the ratio of glucose and water consumption significantly increased at 20 days of pregnancy and 30 days postpartum (P<0.05); the levels of CRF, UCN, ACTH and CORT, phagocytic rate, protein expressions of CRFR2 and VDAC1, and the proportion of apoptosis cells in hippocampal tissue were decreased significantly (P<0.05); the proportion of JC-1 high potential cells significantly increased (P<0.05), and the phenomenon of edema around neuronal cells was significantly improved. CONCLUSIONS E. ulmoides can improve postpartum depression by inhibiting excessive activation of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, decreasing the expression of CRFR2, thereby inhibiting the expression of VDAC1, and decreasing the apoptosis of neuronal cells.
9.Regulatory effect mechanism of Eucommia ulmoides on postpartum depression in rats
Yujie LI ; Wenjing CHEN ; Lan ZHANG ; Yingzhen WU ; Yongjie XU ; Xiaolan WANG ; Junlin HOU ; Liping YANG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(11):1303-1308
OBJECTIVE To explore the effect mechanism of Eucommia ulmoides on improving postpartum depression in rats. METHODS Pregnant rats were randomly divided into normal group, postpartum depression group, and low-dose and high-dose groups of E. ulmoides (1.34, 2.68 g/kg, calculated by crude drug), with 10 rats in each group. Except for the normal group, the rats in other groups suffered from fear stress to induce postpartum depression model during pregnancy; at the same time of modeling, the administration groups were given relevant medicine intragastrically, while the normal group and postpartum depression group were given physiological saline intragastrically for 21 days. Postpartum behaviors of rats during the experiment were assessed using the open field test, Morris water maze test and sucrose preference test. Additionally, the levels of corticosterone (CORT) in serum, corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) and urocortin (UCN) in hypothalamus, and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in hypophysis were detected; meanwhile, the protein expressions of CRF receptor 1 (CRFR1), CRFR2, and voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1) in hippocampal tissue were measured; the proportions of apoptotic cells and JC-1 high potential cells in hippocampal tissue were determined, and the morphology of hippocampal tissue was observed. RESULTS Compared with postpartum depression group, the high-dose group of E. ulmoides showed improvements in appetite, mental state, and hair color in rats; their body weight had increased; the scores of vertical movement, horizontal movement and self-sorting significantly increased; from the 2ed to 4th day avoidance latency significantly shortened, and the times of crossing the platform and the time of crossing the platform Δ 基金项目国家自然科学基金青年基金项目(No.82204789) significantly increased/prolonged (P<0.05); the ratio of glucose and water consumption significantly increased at 20 days of pregnancy and 30 days postpartum (P<0.05); the levels of CRF, UCN, ACTH and CORT, phagocytic rate, protein expressions of CRFR2 and VDAC1, and the proportion of apoptosis cells in hippocampal tissue were decreased significantly (P<0.05); the proportion of JC-1 high potential cells significantly increased (P<0.05), and the phenomenon of edema around neuronal cells was significantly improved. CONCLUSIONS E. ulmoides can improve postpartum depression by inhibiting excessive activation of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, decreasing the expression of CRFR2, thereby inhibiting the expression of VDAC1, and decreasing the apoptosis of neuronal cells.
10.Effect of Cuscutae Semen on Learning and Memory and N6-methyladenosine Modification in Hippocampus of Offspring of Fear-damaged Pregnant Rats
Tong ZHANG ; Junlin HOU ; Yu JIANG ; Liping YANG ; Zhixin DU ; Yuexuan LIU ; Shenao DING ; Xueming YANG ; Yinan YAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(2):104-112
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of Cuscutae Semen on the learning and memory ability, N6-methyladenosine (m6A)-related modification enzymes and total m6A level in hippocampus of the offspring of fear-damaged pregnant rats. MethodForty-five pregnant rats were randomly divided into blank group, model group and Cuscutae Semen group. From the 1st day to the 19th day of pregnancy, rats in the model group and the Cuscutae Semen group were induced by observing electric shock of other rats. The Cuscutae Semen group was treated with 5 g·kg-1·d-1 Cuscutae Semen decoction (ig), while the other two groups were treated with the same amount of purified water. The offspring were assigned following the grouping method of their maternal generation. The behavioral changes of the offspring were tested by Morris water maze on 21st day after birth, and the development of hippocampal neurons was observed by transmission electron microscopy. The mRNA and protein expression levels of methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3), METTL14, Wilms tumor 1 associated protein (WTAP), fat mass and obesity-associated protein (FTO) and Alk B homologue 5 (ALKBH5) were detected by Real-time polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR), Western blot and immunohistochemistry (IHC). The total content of m6A in hippocampus was determined by high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). ResultCompared with the conditions in the blank group, the average latency duration in the model group was prolonged, and the number of entries in the target quadrant, the target quadrant duration and the number of crossing the platform were decreased (P<0.01). Additionally, the model group had seriously damaged structure of hippocampal CA1 and CA3 neurons, swollen mitochondria, expanded endoplasmic reticulum, and small number of synapses with some having blurred structure, and the expression levels of METTL3, METTL14, FTO, ALKBH5 as well as the total m6A level were lower than those in the blank group (P<0.05,P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the Cuscutae Semen group had shortened average latency duration, increased number of entries in the target quadrant, target quadrant duration and number of crossing the platform (P<0.01), alleviated damage of hippocampal CA1 and CA3 neurons, fine structure of mitochondrial and endoplasmic reticulum, and clear, intact and dense synapses. And the expression levels of METTL3, METTL14, FTO as well as the total level of m6A were up regulated, while the expression level of ALKBH5 was down regulated in the Cuscutae Semen group (P<0.05,P<0.01). ConclusionCuscutae Semen improved the learning and memory ability of the offspring of the rats affected by fear damaging kidney during pregnancy, protected hippocampal neurons, and up-regulated the expression levels of METTL3, METTL14, FTO and the total m6A level in hippocampus.