1.Experimental study about the effect of Vitamin E and sodium selenite on nonalcoholic fatty liver
Journal of Chongqing Medical University 2003;0(06):-
Objective:To study the effect of Vitamin E(VitE)and Sodium selenite on nonalcoholic fatty liver(NAFL).Methods:24 SD rats were randomly divided into 3 groups.The model group,treatment group and contrast group were respectively fed with high fat diet,interfering diet and normal diet.All animals were sacrificed at the end of the 5th week.The liver pathology was observed under the light microscope.Superoxide dismutase(SOD),malondialdehyde(MDA)were determined by biochemistry analysis.The expressions of nuclear factor kappa B(NF-kB)and tumor necrosis factor alpha(TNF-?)proteins in hepatocytes were examined by immunohistochemistry.Result:①compared with the contrast group,serum and liver SOD levels decreased in model group,while MDA were raised.The expressions of NF-kB and TNF-a proteins in liver tissue increased significantly in model group.②compared with the model group,serum and liver SOD level increased in treatment group,while MDA was lowered.The expression of NF-kB proteins in liver tissue was reduced in treatment group,and no significant changes occured in TNF-a protein expression.Conclusions:Combination of sufficient quantum of VitE and Sodium selenite can improve the SOD activities and reduce the expression of NF-kB proteins in liver tissue,which is possibly the important mechanism for VitE and Sodium selenite to prevent NAFL.
2.Clinical features of 26 patients with H7N9 avian influenza and characteris-tics of viral gene
Dan LI ; Yingzheng TAN ; Qin TAN
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2015;(7):464-467
Objective To evaluate the clinical,epidemiological,and viral molecular biology features of 26 patients infected with H7N9 avian influenza A virus. Methods Clinical and epidemiological data of 26 patients with con-firmed avian influenza A (H7N9)infection in 2013 and 2014 were collected,virus isolated from human and poultry were identified and typed through sequencing.Results Of 26 patients,fever and cough were the most common symptoms,all patients had pneumonia;20 patients (76. 92% )developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS);25 patients (96.15% )had leucopenia or normal leukocytes at the initial diagnosis;treatment with antivi-ral drugs was initiated in 25 patients at a median of 10 days after the onset of illness;10 patients (38.46% )died. Gene sequencing indicated Gln226Leu and Gly186Val substitutions in human virus H7 gene and the PB2 Asp701Asn mutation. Conclusion Acute respiratory system damage is the main clinical manifestation of avian influenza (H7N9)virus infection in humans,live poultry exposure is an important risk factor for H7N9 infection in humans, adaptive mutation occurred at partial site of avian virus gene,which can be more easily be spread from birds to hu-man and cause serious diseases,it is necessary to strengthen the pathogen monitoring.
3.Mutation of DNA fragment of rpoB gene in different degrees of rifampin-resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Shouyong TAN ; Yaoju TAN ; Yanqiong LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine 2003;0(01):-
Objective To study the mutation of DNA fragment of rpoB gene in different degrees of rifampin-resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.Methods DNA fragment of rpoB gene in Mycobacterium tuberculosis was sequenced,including 32 low-level (R50) rifampin-resistant strains (50?g/mL rifampin-resistant),22 high-level (R250) rifampin-resistant strains (250?g/mL rifampin-resistant),10 (R0)rifampin-sensative strains and 1 H 37 Rv strain.Results No mutation was detected in 10 rifampin-sensative strains and 1 H 37 Rv strain;25(78.1%)rifampin-resistant strains had mutations in R50 and 21(95.5%)rifampin-resistant strains had mutations in R250(P=0.170).The mutatione points were distributed disorderly in R50.The 531-Ser mutation(57.1%)and joint mutation(23.8%)were more in R250 than those in R50.Conclusion The frequency of mutation in the rpoB gene of rifampin-resistant strain is higher.The mutation points are distributed disorderly in R50.The 531-Ser mutation(57.1%)and joint mutation(23.8%)are major mutative characteristics in R250.
4.The expression of serum interleukin-18(IL-18) and tumor necrosis factor-? (TNF-?) in alcohol liver disease of rats
Bo TAN ; Yunbo TAN ; Shaobo LI
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 1993;0(01):-
Objective To observe the level changes of serum interleukin-18(IL-18) and tumor necrosis factor-?(TNF-?) in alcohol liver disease of rats.Methods The dose of 56% alcohol [5~9 g/(kg?d)] was administeredvia gastrolavage once daily for 12 weeks in ALD model rats.The control rats were grven the same volume of saline.The rats were killed at the end of 4,8,12W.The pathological changes of liver were observed under light microscope after HE staining,and the levels of IL-18 and TNF-? in serum was determined with ELISA.Results The tissues of model rats showed various changes of chronic alcohol liver disease at the end of 4,8,12W,such as: fatty degeneration,inflammatory changes and fibrosis.The levels of ALT and AST in models were obviously higher than those of the controls(P
5.The relationship between the apolipoprotein M-sphingosine-1-phosphate axis and atherosclerosis
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2016;39(12):983-987
Apolipoprotein M-sphingosine-1-phosphate axis ( apoM-S1P axis ) signaling pathway consists of apolipoproteinM (apoM), sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) and sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor (S1PR).Plasma apoM belongs to lipocalinsuperfamily members , and is mainly associated to high density lipoprotein( HDL), whereas HDL-cholesterol correlates inversely with cardiovascular risk .The ability of apoM to bind S1P is due to a lipophilic binding pocket within the lipocalin structure of the apoM molecule . S1P, a bioactive mediator of phospholipid metabolism , predominantly abound in HDL among all lipoproteins.S1P can not only be used as intracellular second messengers , but also as intercellular signal molecules, activating of G protein-coupled receptors (S1PR) to mediate various physiological functions.It′s clear that apoM protects human beings from atherosclerosis .Furthermore, recent studies showed that S1P has a significant impact on atherosclerosis , and ApoM-S1P axis may play a important role in the pathogenesis or progression of atherosclerosis .
6.Analysis of Nerve Excitability Test and Stapedial Reflex on the Prognosis of Facial Nerve Paralysis
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 1997;0(04):-
Objective To evaluate the clinical application of nerve excitability test and stapedial reflex on the prognosis of facial nerve paralysis. Methods The threshold of excitability of the branches of facial nerves in both sides and stapedial reflex were tested in 50 patients.Results 34 patients out of 42 with differences of nerve excited threshold less than 3.5 mA showed complete recovery (81%),while only 2 patients out of 8 with the differences of nerve excited threshokd more than 3.5 mA showed recovery (25%), 32 patients out of 36 with positive response of stapedial reflex showed recovery (88.9%), but only 3 patients out of 14 recovered (21.4%) in non-response group.Conclusion The difference of nerve excited threshold of both sides less than 3.5 mA and positive response of stapedial refles showed a better prognosis, suggesting no severe injury to facial nerve and both nerve excitability test and stapedial reflex were useful chinical parameters to predict the prognosis of facial paralysis.
7.Role of serum ?/? ratio detection in multiple myeloma diagnosis
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2006;0(02):-
Objective To explore the clinical value of the immune rate nephelometry (IRN)in detecting the rate of serum ? and ?,and diagnosing multiple myeloma.Methods Twenty-five cases of multiple myeloma (MM),28 cases of M protein sickness and 120 cases of healthy people were detected for the rate of serum ?/? by the Immage Protein Machine the results were analyzed.Results 0.8% of healthy people was positive, the positive rate of ? and ? type M protein sickness were 23.1% and 26.7% respectively, the positive rate of ? and ? type multiple myeloma was 92.3% and 100% respectively. Conclusion The method of IRN has high sensitivity and stability in detecting the light chain of serum ? and ? on/with the Immage Protein Machine.The accuracy value of prognosing MM with the rate of serum ? and ? is better.
8.Clinical Observation of Leonurus artemisia Injection Combined with Carboprost Tromethamine for Prevent-ing Postpartum Hemorrhage after Cesarean Section
China Pharmacy 2017;28(9):1197-1200
OBJECTIVE:To observe therapeutic efficacy and safety of Leonurus artemisia injection combined with carboprost tromethamine for preventing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) of pregnant women after cesarean section. METHODS:177 pregnant women undergoing cesarean section were randomly divided into control group(87 cases)and observation group(90 cases). Preg-nant women of both groups received cesarean section. Control group was given intramuscular injection of oxytocin 20 U in uterine muscle wall above the incision after the foetus parturition,and given intravenous dripping of oxytocin 20 U added into 0.9% sodi-um chloride 250 mL;4 h after the operation,the pregnant women received intramuscular injection of oxytocin 10 U,every 12 hours,for 3 days. Observation group was given intramuscular injection of L. artemisia injection 2 mL and Carboprost tromethamine injection 1 mL in uterine incision after the foetus parturition;4 h after the operation,the pregnant women received intramuscular in-jection of L. artemisia injection 2 mL and Carboprost tromethamine injection 1 mL,and then give L. artemisia injectien 2 mL,ev-ery 12 hours,for 3 days. Clinical efficacies of 2 groups were observed as well as blood loss during operation,2 h after operation and 24 h after operation,the amount of hemoglobin(Hb)before operation and 24 h after operation,height of uterine fundus 3,7 d after operation,the occurrence of ADR. RESULTS:The total response rate of observation group was significantly higher than that of control group;blood loss during operation,2 h after operation and 24 h after operation,height of uterine fundus 3,7 d af-ter operation were also significantly than control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). There was no statistical significance in Hb of pregnant women between 2 groups before operation(P>0.05). 24 h after operation,Hb of pregnant women in control group was significantly lower than before operation and observation group,with statistical significance(P<0.05);there was no sta-tistical significance in Hb of observation group between before operation and 24 h after operation(P>0.05). There was no statisti-cal significance in the incidence of ADR between 2 groups(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:L. artemisia injection combined with car-boprost tromethamine shows significant therapeutic efficacy for PPH of pregnant women underwent cesarean section,can signifi-cantly reduce intraoperative and postoperative blood loss,accelerates the recovery of uterus without increasing the rate of ADR.
9.Some recent advances in the molecular mechanisms underlying senescence
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(01):-
Aging or senescence is a process in which individuals undergo an exponential decline in vitality, leading to death. Recent years,much progress on the molecular mechanisms underlying senescence have been made. (1) Some senescence-related gene such as SEN6A,hic-5,din1 and MORF 4 have been clarified; (2) In 1997, through a set of experiments sponsered by scientists of Department of Biology Massachusetts Institute of Technology, it was found that the accommulation of extrachromosomal rDNA circles (ERC) in budding yeasts nucleolus is responsible for cell-senescence and the researchers propose that when enough of these circles accumulate, they clog the nucleus and prevent the cell from reading or replicating its genome, causing it to stop dividing and ultimately to die; (3) In another work finished by National Institute on Aging and the Geron biotech company of Melo, it was proved that a cells biological clock,which tells the cell how and how many times to divide, lies in its telomeres, little bits of DNA that coat the tips of the chromosome and it was clarified that a powerful enzyme,telomerase, with the potential to rejuvenate the human bodys aging tissues could effectively extend the shortened telomere . Although there is a long way to go, scientists still believe that it will be made reality in the future to greatly extend the life-span of human.
10.Serotype distribution and antimicrobial resistance ofStreptococcus pneumoniae in children in Humen area
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2015;(1):43-46
Objective To investigate the serotype distribution and antimicrobial resistance of the S.pneumoniae strains isolated from children in Humen,and evaluate coverage of the serotypes by several vaccines,especially PCV7.Methods A total of 229 S.pneumoniae strains were isolated from the children treated in our hospital during January 2011 and December 2012. Capsular typing was performed by Quellung reaction.Antimicrobial susceptibility was determined by ATB STREP 5.The data were analyzed by WHONET 5.5 software according to CLSI 2010 breakpoints.Results The main serotypes identified from the 229 S.pneumoniae strains were 19F (146,63.8%),23F (49,21.4%),6B (12,5.2%)and 14 (8,3.5%).The coverage of these serotypes was 95.2% by PCV7,95.2% by PCV11,and 97.4% by PCV13.Of all the S.pneumoniae strains,penicillin susceptible S.pneumoniae (PSSP)accounted for 92.6% (212/229),penicillin intermediate S.pneumoniae (PISP)accounted for 5.7% (13/229)and penicillin resistant S.pneumoniae (PRSP)accounted for 1.7% (4/229).About 95.6%,93.0%, 88.2%,86.5%, 7.0%, 2.2% and 0.9% of the isolates were resistant to erythromycin, clindamycin, tetracycline, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole,chloramphenicol,cefotaxime and amoxicillin,respectively.No strain was found resistant to vancomycin or levofloxacin.Conclusions The serotypes 19F, 23F, 6B and 14 are the main prevalent serotypes of S. pneumoniae in children in Humen.PCV7 could cover 95.2% of these S.pneumoniae,indicating its appropriateness for vaccination in Humen area.These S.pneumoniae strains were highly sensitive to vancomycin,levofloxacin and penicillin,but relatively more resistant to erythromycin, clindamycin, tetracycline and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.