1.Study on ConA promoting phagocytosis, cytotoxicity and producing effectors of macrophages
Lifen GAO ; Junyan LIU ; Hongming TANG ; Xueju QU ; Zhengming JIANG
Immunological Journal 2001;(2):110-112
Objective To study how ConA actives macrophages in vivo to produce cytotoxic effectors and its phagocytic functions,and cytotoxicity. Methods ConA was intraperitoneally injected(ip). Cock red blood cells(cRBC) were used to evaluate MΦ phagocytic activity,and S180 cells as target cells to analyze MΦ dependent cytotoxicity(MTC).Nitric oxide(NO),TNF-α and IL-1 levels of MΦ cultural supernatant were measured using griess reagent,L929 cells MTT method and thymocytes proliferation test respectively. Results ConA could promote MΦ to phagocytize cRBC and kill S180 cells,enhance the production of such factors as NO,TNF-α and IL-1 by MΦ. There was significant difference compared with PBS control group(P<0.01). Conclusions ConA could stimulate MΦ to produce effectors, which mediate immune regulation of ConA to MΦ.
2.Effects of nutrition guidance on energy intake and body weight of patients with gastric cancer for the first time chemotherapy
Fenglan XIE ; Fangyu LIN ; Lifen PENG ; Zhuoqin JIANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(23):1813-1816
Objective To investigate the effect of nutritional guidance on the energy intake and body weight of patients with gastric cancer chemotherapy. Methods The experimental study was used to study the 144 cases with gastric cancer for the first time of chemotherapy. They were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group, 72 cases in each group. Routine healthy guidance was used in the control group, while the patients in the experimental group were treated by the nutrition prescription, the nutrition guidance, the purpose and the significance of the chemotherapy, and the follow-up of the patients after discharge. The body weight of patients was collected before chemotherapy, and the dietary questionnaire was used for second days after first days of dietary intake, and the changes of energy consumption and body weight were compared between the two groups. Results The mean values of energy intake within 24 hours in the first 3 days after the chemotherapy in the experimental group was 5 068.92 kJ, which was 51%of the RNI. The mean values of energy intake within 24 hours in the first 3 days after the chemotherapy in the control group was 3 439.25 kJ, which was 38%of the RNI. The difference between the two groups was significant (P<0.01). The weight of patients in the experimental group at the time point of before the 5th and 6th time of chemotherapy were significant higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). Energy intake had influenced the patients′weight, high energy intake with low decrease of body weight. Conclusions Nutritional guidance can effectively improve the energy intake of patients with gastric cancer when chemotherapy, so that the weight remained stable during chemotherapy.
3.Isolation and purification of a lectin from roots of Astragalus membranaceus
Lifen ZHU ; Qiaojuan YAN ; Zhengqiang JIANG ; Narasimha KUMAR ; Linhua HUANG
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(05):-
Objective To isolate and purify a lectin from the roots of Astragalus membranaceus.Methods The protein was purified using a combination of 20%—60% ammonium sulfate fraction and ConA-Sepharose 4B affinity chromatography.Results The purified protein appeared as a single band with molecular mass of 3.15?104 on SDS-PAGE and the relative molecular mass was estimated by gel filtration on a calibrated Superdex 75 column with apparent molecular weight of 3.35?104.This lectin was a glycoprotein with a neutral carbohydrate content of 10.7%.Conclusion A lectin is isolated and purified from the roots of A.membranaceus for the first time.It is a monomer glycoprotein and its specific activity is 391.9 U/mg.
4.Antiproliferation and apoptosis of K562 cells by Astragalus Mongholicus Lectin
Yanxia LI ; Qiaojuan YAN ; Yan SUN ; Zhengqiang JIANG ; Lifen ZHU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2003;0(07):-
Aim To investigate the effects of Astragalus Mongholicus Bunge Lectin (AMML) on tumor cells proliferation,cell cycle and apoptosis by using human leukemia cell line (K562 cells).Methods The antiproliferation effect of AMML on K562 cells was detected by the colorimetric MTT assay.The apoptosis induced by AMML on K562 cells was explored by means of cell morphological and flow cytometry.Results AMML showed strong inhibiton of the growth of K562 cells in a time-and concentration-dependence. After incubation of K562 cells with AMML at a concentration of 60 mg?L-1 for 72 h,the inhibition ratio was 89%.Morphological observation showed that AMML-treated K562 cells displayed outstanding apoptosis characteristics,such as nuclear fragmentation,chromatin condensation. AMML induced significant cell cycle arrest at S phase in K562 cells,and the apoptosis of K562 cells was confirmed by flow cytometry.Conclusion AMML can inhibit the growth of K562 cells through S arrest and induce the apoptosis of K562 cells. Thus,AMML may be valuable for the treatment of cancer.
5.Radiosensitivity enhancement of recombimant adenoviral-mediated retinoblastoma 94 gene in human esophageal carcinoma cells
Fenghua CHEN ; Jin LI ; Heng ZHANG ; Xinru WANG ; Ying SHAO ; Lifen WU ; Enhai JIANG ; Qin WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2011;31(5):515-518
Objective To study the radiosensitivity enhancement effects of recombinant adenovirus mediated retinoblastoma 94 gene on the growth of esophageal carcinoma cells EC109.Methods EC109cells was transfected with recombinant Rb94 gene adenovirus and irradiated by 137Cs γ-rays.The cohorts were divided into groups as blank control,Ad-LacZ,Ad-Rb94,radiation and Ad-Rb94 combined with radiation.Cell inhibition ratio,cell cycle and expression of retinoblastoma protein of EC109 cells were analyzed.Results The growth of EC109 cells transfected with Ad-Rb94,radiation and Ad-Rb94 combined with radiation group was all inhibited.The group of Ad-Rb94 combined with radiation resulted in greater inhibition of cells growth compared with Ad-Rb94 group and radiation group ( F =23.31,P <0.05 ).Cells of G2 phases of EC109 cancinoma cells for Ad-Rb94 combined with radiation group were the highest,which was 50%.The combination of Ad-Rb94 and radiation group resulted in the greatest expression of retinoblastoma protein,which reached 71%,significantly higher than Ad-Rb94 infection and radiation groups ( x2 =8.31,6.73,P < 0.05 ).Conclusions Retinoblastoma 94 gene combined with ionizing radiation can enhance the radiation sensitivity of EC109 cells.
6.Study on Bioequivalence of Cefdinir Capsules in Chinese Healthy Volunteers
Fen CHEN ; Chaoran ZHU ; Xuejia ZHAI ; Xia FENG ; Guiping DENG ; Qing GUO ; Lifen JIANG ; Yongning LYU
Herald of Medicine 2015;(10):1288-1291
Objective To evaluate postprandial pharmacokinetics and bioequivalence of two preparations of cefdinir capsules in Chinese healthy volunteers. Methods In a two-way cross-over study, 24 healthy male volunteers were divided into two groups randomly and a single dose of cefdinir capsules of test and reference preparation were administered orally, respectively.The concentration in plasma was determined by LC-MS/MS. Pharmacokinetic parameters and bioequivalence were calculated and evaluated by DAS. Results The main pharmacokinetic parameters of test and reference were as follows: AUCt (4.35±1.09) μg??h??mL-1 and (4.12±1.22) μg??h??mL-1, AUC0-∞(4.53±1.12) and (4.53±1.73) μg??h??mL-1, t1/2 (1.74±0.29) h and (2.13±1.65) h, tmax(4.44±0.86) h and (4.54 ±1.16) h, Cmax(900±250) ng??mL-1 and (876±269) ng??mL-1 . Conclusion The test and reference preparation of cefdinir capsules are bioequivalent.
7.Effects of Dihuangyinzi on behaviors and RAGE/p38 pathway in APP/PS1 mice
Zhongyuan PIAO ; Lifen YAO ; Lin SONG ; Yichan LU ; Zhuo JIANG ; Yang ZHENG ; Zhiyong DI ; Limei AO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2017;26(7):577-581
Objective To investigate the effects of Dihuangyinzi(DHYZ) on behaviors and RAGE/p38 pathway in APP/PS1 mice.MethodTwenty APP/PS1 dementia mice were randomly divided into model group(n=10) and Chinese medicine group(n=10).The blank group was C57 BL/6 J normal mouse(n=10).The mice in Chinese medicine group were intragastric administration with DHYZ (9.75 g·kg-1·d-1).The mice in model group and blank group were treated with distilled water.After 30 days,the abilities of learning and memory of mice were detected by Morris water maze.The expression of amyloid-beta1-42(Aβ1-42) in the hippocampus and cortex was detected by immunohistochemistry.Reactive oxygen species of brain tissue were detected by DCFH-DA Methods in the brain of APP/PS1 mice.Gene expression level of receptor for advanced glycation end products(RAGE) was measured by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in the cortex and hippocampus of APP/PS1 mice.The expression of phospho-mitogen-activated protein kinases (p38) was analyzed with Western blot and immunofluorescence analysis in the cortex and hippocampus of APP/PS1 mice.Results Behavioral Results showed that DHYZ significantly increased the distance((23.088±7.083)cm) and residence time((1.961±1.230)s)of effective area in Morris water maze on the fifth day(P<0.05,P<0.01)and remarkably increased the number of effective area crossings((1.607±0.405) times) and plats((0.893±0.283) times) in Morris water maze on the fifth day(P<0.01,P<0.05).DHYZ also significantly reduced the intracelluar ROS level(122.611±7.630) in the brain(P<0.01),and DHYZ could depress the expression of RAGE(1.467±0.081,7.983±0.136) and phosphorylation of p38 (0.376±0.026,0.538±0.016)in the cortex and hippocampus of APP/PS1 mice(P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusions The Results demonstrate that DHYZ can partly improve memory impairment of APP/PS1 mice by the inhibition of RAGE/p38 pathway.
8.Regulating effects of Neiguan(PC6)and Gongsun(SP4)on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in rats with functional dyspepsia
Bowen XING ; Simin QIN ; Lifen ZHAN ; Yunfang XIE ; Pingxiang WU ; Yu JIANG ; Haibing SHI ; Ke HE ; Weiai LIU ; Yanping YANG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2023;21(4):247-253
Objective:To investigate the effects and the possible mechanisms of Neiguan(PC6)and Gongsun(SP4)on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal(HPA)axis in rats with functional dyspepsia(FD),thus to provide a theoretical basis for the clinical application of the Eight Confluent Points.Methods:Forty specific-pathogen-free Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into a blank group,a model group,an electroacupuncture(EA)group,and a Western medicine group by the random number table method,with 10 rats in each group.Rats in the blank group did not receive modeling or intervention.Rats in the other three groups were subjected to the FD with mood disorder model using the compound etiology modeling method.After the successful modeling,rats in the model group did not receive any interventions,rats in the Western medicine group received deanxit and mosaprid intervention,and those in the EA group received EA intervention on the ipsilateral Neiguan(PC6)and Gongsun(SP4)for 21 d.The sugar-water consumption rate was measured before the experiment and before and after interventions to assess the emotional status.The gastric emptying rate was measured after interventions to assess the gastrointestinal dynamics.The expression levels of hypothalamic corticotropin-releasing hormone(CRH),pituitary adrenocorticotropic hormone(ACTH),and adrenal corticosterone(CORT)were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results:Compared with the blank group,the sugar-water consumption rate and the gastric emptying rate were decreased(P<0.01),and the hypothalamic CRH,pituitary ACTH,and adrenal CORT expression levels were increased(P<0.01)in the model group.Compared with the model group,the sugar-water consumption rate and the gastric emptying rate were significantly increased(P<0.01),while the expression levels of hypothalamic CRH,pituitary ACTH,and adrenal CORT were significantly decreased(P<0.01)in the EA group and the Western medicine group.The differences between the EA group and the Western medicine group were not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusion:The Eight Confluent Points Neiguan(PC6)and Gongsun(SP4)can improve the mood and gastrointestinal dynamics in FD rats,which may be achieved by down-regulating the hypothalamic CRH,pituitary ACTH,and adrenal CORT,as well as by correcting the HPA axis hyperfunction.
9.Construction of the theoretical knowledge system of stroke emergency nurses based on Delphi consultation
Dongmei LI ; Lingjuan ZHANG ; Huohong QIAN ; Min HU ; Wei JIANG ; Longjuan YU ; Lifen GAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2019;25(21):2649-2652
[Abstract]? Objective? To construct a theoretical knowledge system for stroke emergency nurses and to provide reference for the establishment of the theoretical knowledge training course for stroke emergency nurses. Methods? Through literature review and referring to relevant guidelines, the preliminary items of theoretical knowledge of stroke emergency nurses were formed. Through Delphi method, 20 experts were inquired for two rounds, and the main points of theoretical knowledge were established. Results? The positive coefficients of the two rounds of expert inquiries were 100%, and the positive coefficients of experts were high. The judgment basis, familiarity and authority coefficients of expert consultation were 0.925, 0.844 and 0.885, respectively, all> 0.700, and the reliability of consultation results was high. The Kendall Harmony Coefficient of the secondary indicators was 0.462 and 0.293 respectively (P<0.01). The theoretical knowledge system of stroke emergency nurses included 8 primary indicators, 24 secondary indicators and 45 key points of knowledge. Conclusions? The consultation experts' opinions are concentrated and the results are credible. The establishment of the theoretical knowledge system of the stroke emergency nurses can provide a reference for setting up the theoretical training courses for stroke emergency nurses.
10.Fertility concerns of cervical cancer patients preserving fertility function: a qualitative study
Bin WANG ; Zifang JIANG ; Hui KONG ; Lifen WANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(17):2273-2279
Objective:To explore the real experience of fertility concerns in cervical cancer patients with preserved fertility function, so as to provide a basis for developing targeted nursing measures.Methods:This study was a qualitative study of descriptive phenomenology. From June 2018 to June 2021, purposive sampling was used to select 17 young cervical cancer patients who underwent radical abdominal trachelectomy or minimally invasive laparoscopic radical trachelectomy at Zhejiang Cancer Hospital as the study subjects. Face to face semi-structured interview was conducted with patients. Colaizzi 7-step analysis method was used to analyze data and extract themes.Results:Four themes were extracted, namely the multiple manifestations caused by fertility concerns, the sense of guilt caused by diseases and fertility issues, the need for health support, and strategies to actively address psychological issues caused by fertility concerns.Conclusions:Cervical cancer patients who preserve their fertility function generally have fertility concerns and an urgent need for health support, requiring support from medical and nursing staff, families, and society. Medical and nursing staff should pay attention to the fertility concerns of such patients, provide personalized psychological intervention as soon as possible to alleviate their fertility concerns.