1.Effect of Irisin on islet β cell function in type 2 diabetic rats by regulating autophagy through PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway
Chinese Journal of Biologicals 2024;37(5):577-586
Objective To investigate whether Irisin improves islet β cells function in rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)by enhancing autophagy through the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(AKT)/mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR)pathway,so as to provide new ideas for clinical treatment of chronic metabolic diseases such as T2DM and metabolic syndrome.Methods Thirty SD male rats were randomly divided into normal group(NC group),T2DM group,and Irisin intervention group(T2DM + Irisin group). High-fat and high-sugar diet for 5 weeks plus low-dose(35 mg/kg)streptozotocin(STZ)induced T2DM rat model. After 8 weeks of intraperitoneal injection of Irisin,rats were tested for fasting blood glucose(FBG),fasting insulin(FINS),triglyceride(TG),total cholesterol(TC),low density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C). The intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test(IPGTT),intraperitoneal insulin tolerance test(IPITT)and hyperglycemic clamp test were performed to assess the islet function and insulin resistance level of rats in each group. The expression levels of PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway proteins and autophagyrelated proteins in the pancreas were subsequently detected by Western blot. The expression levels of insulin,microtubuleassociated protein 1 light chain 3(MAP1LC3),p62,and lysosomal associated membrane protein-2(LAMP-2)in rat pancreas were detected by immunohistochemistry(IHC).Results There was an interaction between FBG and intervention time in rats(F = 11. 751,P = 0. 000),and the FBG gradually decreased in the T2DM + Irisin group with the prolongation of the intervention time. From the 4th week of intervention,the FBG in the T2DM + Irisin group decreased significantly compared with that in the T2DM group(F = 1 008. 870,P = 0. 000). Compared with NC group,the serum concentrations of TC,TG,and LDL-C concentrations in the T2DM group significantly increased(each P = 0. 000),while the HDL-C concentrations significantly decreased(P = 0. 000). After Irisin intervention,the above indexes were all improved(P = 0. 010,0. 000,0. 000 and 0. 000,respectively). Western blot results showed that compared with NC group,p62 protein expression and LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰincreased significantly(P = 0. 008 and 0. 048,respectively),and LAMP-2 protein expression decreased significantly(P = 0. 000)in T2DM group. LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰexpression level further increased after Irisin intervention(P =0. 000),but p62 protein level significantly decreased(P = 0. 047)and LAMP-2 protein expression increased significantly(P = 0. 000),and the IHC results were consistent with the Western blot results. The levels of p-PI3K/PI3K,p-AKT/AKT and p-mTOR/mTOR decreased significantly in the T2DM group compared with NC group(P = 0. 006,0. 031 and0. 000,respectively),and the above indicators further decreased after Irisin intervention(P = 0. 033,0. 013 and 0. 000,respectively).Conclusion Irisin can enhance autophagy through PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway to improve islet βcells function,providing a new idea for the treatment of T2DM.
2.The Role of Transforming Growth Factor-? in Transplant Rejection
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery 2003;0(02):-
Objective To introduce transforming growth factor ?(TGF ?) and the relationship between TGF ? and graft rejection. Methods Relevent articles in recent years were reviewed.Results The immunodepressive function of TGF ? could resist transplant organ rejection injury in early postoperative period ; meanwhile TGF ? also caused fibroblast migration and promoted matrix deposition by increasing collagen production and decreasing collagen breakdown via inhibition of collagenases,which resulted in transplant organ fibrosis and arteriosclerosis, gene polymorphisms of the TGF ? were associated with it. Moreover,ischemia reperfusion injury and immunodepressive drug also affected production of TGF ?.Conclusion TGF ? as a pleiotropic and multifunctional cytokine contributes to the development of acute and chronic rejection.
3.An investigation on teaching effectiveness and students' feedback for preventive medicine
Tao GONG ; Wumei XIAO ; Nan NAN ; Long LI ; Nan WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2012;11(2):162-165
Objective To investigate the teaching effectiveness of preventive medicine and ask the students for feedback on the curriculum in order to reform the teaching methods.Methods Questionnaire survey.Sampling survey.Results 89.2% of students have realized the importance of preventive medicine.Respectively 16.4% and 7.5% of students have no interesting on the curriculum due to teachers'matter and students' idea that the course is uselessness for their major and future career.75.1% of students are interest in Nutrition and Food Hygiene,35.2% of students dislike Medical Statistics,and 45.3% of students think the most tough part is Medical Statistics.78.9% of students wish to have more practice lessons.30.5% of students do not ask teachers questions because of no communication with teachers after class.Conclusions Preventive Medicine is still ignored by a few students.The more tough the content is,the less interest the students have. Repeatedly emphasizing the importance of Preventive Medicine in medical education,adopting and combining with the community practical cases in class lectures and frequently communicating between teachers and students after class are suggested.
4.Bioethical Issue in Epidemiological Study of AIDS
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(05):-
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the bioethical principles which should be followed in the epidemiological study of AIDS.METHODS Practicality of bioethical principles in epidemiological study of AIDS was evaluated by theoretical analysis method.RESULTS The important principles in the epidemiological study of AIDS are respect,beneficence/nonmaleficence and justice principles.CONCLUSIONS Following bioehical principle is the basis of epidemiological study of AIDS.
5.Data analysis of iodine level in iodized salt from monitoring sites in Qinghai province in 2010
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2011;30(6):660-662
Objective To analyze coverage rote and quality of edible salt in Qinghai province,and to provided scientific basis for the prevention of iodine deficiency disorders.Methods According to the sampling and detection methods in the National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Monitoring Program(Trial),37 counties(cities,districts) were randomly selected in 2010.Twenty percent of the 37 counties(cities,districts),that was 6 counties (cities) were selected as key sites for monitoring of iodized salt.Quantitative determination of salt iodine was done by direct titration method(GB/T 13025.7-1999) in random monitoring,and semi-quantitative assay was used to monitor salt iodine in key sampling.Results A total of 10999 edible salt samples were tested.Among them,10525 were qualified iodized salt,269 unqualified iodized salt,and 205 non-iodized salt.The coverage rate of iodized salt was 98.14%(10794/10999),the rate of qualified iodized salt was 97.51%(10525/10794),the rate of edible qualified iodized salt was 95.69% (10525/10999),and the rate of non-iodized salt was 1.86% (205/10999).In the 6 key monitoring counties,salt samples of 1800 were tested.Among them,1712 were qualified iodized salt,88 non-iodized salt,and the coverage rate of iodized salt was 95.11%(1712/1800),and the rate of non-iodized salt was 4.89%(88/1800).The rates of non-iodized salt in Geermu city,Wulan county,and Jiuzhi county were 10.00% (30/300),6.33%(19/300),5.33%(16/300),respectively.Conclusions Despite remarkable progress has been made in control of iodine deficiency disorders in Qinghai province,there are still some problems in some areas.We should establish law enforcement agencies of iodized salt and perfect sales network,perfect iodized salt network management,and strengthening health education.
6.Current status and development tendency of field medical equipment in Russia
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2004;0(07):-
This paper introduces the current status and development trend of the field medical equipment from such aspects as individual soldier,series of medical cases for fighting position,and mobile equipment for medical instrument and apparatus. The analysis shows that although the individual equipment is not advanced,and even backward,the integral efficiency is relatively high.
7.Evaluation System of Management Efficiency of Hospitals' Medical Instruments
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2003;0(11):-
Objective To evaluate the efficiency of the management of medical equipment. Methods Ergonomics was applied to analyze the influence of Man-Machine-Environment System. Results Based on the actual cases, the improved procedure for equipment quality was realized and the management of purchase items were evaluated in quantification. Conclusion The efficiency of the management of medical equipment can be evaluated by using this method.
8.Relationship Between Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone System and Syndrome Patterns in Patients with Ventricular Remodeling Following Myocardial Infarction
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1999;0(02):-
【Objective】To investigate the relationship of plasma renin activity(PRA),angiotensin Ⅱ(Ang Ⅱ) and aldosterone(ALD) activities with syndrome patterns in patients with ventricular remodeling following myocardial infarction,and to supply neuroendocrine evidence for syndrome differentiation of ventricular remodeling following myocardial infarction.【Methods】Sixty patients with ventricular remodeling following myocardial infarction were classified as Qi stagnation and blood stasis(pattern 1,n=16),phlegm-turbidity blockage(pattern 2,n=15),yangQi deficiency(pattern 3,n=16) and yin-blood deficiency(pattern 4,n=13).Radioimmunoassay(RIA) was used to measure plasma renin,Ang Ⅱ and ALD levels in acute myocardial infarction patients 7 days after onset,and cardiac color ultrasound was used to examine left ventricular function.【Results】In patients with ventricular remodeling following myocardial infarction,left ventricular end diastolic diameter(LVEDD),left ventricular end diastolic volume(LVEDV),left ventricular end systolic volume(LVESV),and left ventricular ejection fraction(EF) increased as compared with those in the healthy.LVEDD,LVESV and LVEDV became larger in patients with pattern 3 and pattern 1 than those in patients with pattern 2 and pattern 4(P
9.Anticancer effect and mechanism of miR-139
Journal of International Oncology 2016;43(10):765-768
MicroRNA (miRNA)is closely related to the occurrence and development of neoplasms. miR-139 is a tumor-suppressive miRNA and its expression is decreased in a variety of tumor tissues,while over-expression of miR-139 can inhibit cancer cell proliferation,migration,invasion and induce cell apoptosis by suppressing the expression of multiple kinds of target genes.Therefore,miR-139 has potential applications in tumor diagnosis,treatment and prognosis assessment.
10.Clinical study of ursodeoxycholic acid combined with reduced glutathione for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2017;24(11):1650-1653
Objective To explore the clinical curative effect of ursodeoxycholic acid combined with reduced glutathione for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.Methods 128 patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in our hospital were selected, and they were randomly divided into control group and research group,64 cases in each group.The control group received ursodeoxycholic acid capsules, the research group received reduced glutathione tablet on the basis of ursodeoxycholic acid capsules,the two groups received treatment of two periods, each period had one and half months.The liver function and blood lipid were detected and compared between the two groups.Results The total clinical effective rate of the research group was 93.75%, which of the control group was 68.75% (x2=20.5,P=0.000),the difference was statistically significant.After treatment, liver function (ALT, AST, TBIL, GGT and ALP) and lipid levels (TG and CHO) of the two groups were improved significantly[the control group:before treatment (138.75±30.63) IU/L,(161.72±55.61) IU/L,(183.65±58.47) μmol/L,(213.65±40.35) IU/L,(82.38±23.15) IU/L,(2.85±0.77) μmol/L,(6.45±0.37) μmol/L, after treatment (66.38±26.31) IU/L,(65.39±22.15) IU/L,(92.38±36.15) μmol/L,(99.68±36.72) IU/L,(30.23±10.36) IU/L,(1.92±0.58) mol/L,(5.39±0.53) μmol/L;the research group before treatment (141.25±32.53) IU/L,(157.56±58.31) IU/L,(190.23±51.27) μmol/L,(223.72±43.18) IU/L,(80.86±21.85) IU/L,(2.92±0.73) μmol/L,(6.43±0.82) μmol/L, after treatment (37.64±11.25) IU/L,(36.25±11.83) IU/L,(47.67±8.32) μmol/L,(70.52±26.31) IU/L,(16.69±7.32) IU/L,(1.32±0.63) μmol/L,(4.31±0.63) μmol/L],the differences were statistically significant(the control group :t=14.3,12.9,10.6,16.7,16.4,7.7,13.1,all P<0.01;the research group:t=24.1,25.4,21.9,24.2,16.1,13.3,16.4,all P<0.01),but these indicators of the research group were improved significantly better than those of the control group, the differences were statistically significant(t=8.0,9.3,9.6,8.5,8.5,5.6,10.5;all P<0.01).Conclusion The clinical curative effect of research group is distinct, safe and has no obvious adverse reactions, which is worthy of clinical application.