1.Protective effect and possible mechanism of Exendin-4 on apoptosis of rat cortical neuron induced by in vitro ischemia/reperfusion
Mengdie WANG ; Junmin LI ; Yuan FANG ; Yuanwu MEI
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2011;44(4):242-246
Objective To investigate the effect of Exendin-4 (Ex-4) on ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury-induced apoptosis in primary rat cortical neurons and the possible underlying mechanisms.Methods Rat cortical neurons were cultured in vitro,identified by NES-immunohistological staining and immunofluorescence staining,and randomly divided into the following groups: control group,I/R group and Ex-4 group.RT-PCR was performed to establish the existence of active glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R).ELISA was used to measure the neuronal cytoplasmic cAMP level. MTT was used to detect viability. Fluorescent DNA binding dye Hoechest 33258 was used to reveal apoptosis. C/EBP-homologous protein (CHOP) and growth arrest and DNA-damage-inducible gene 34 (GADD34) mRNAs were detected by real-time PCR. Results The apoptosis rate induced by ischemia 6 h/reperfusion 12 h was 77.0% ±5.3% and was decreased to 27.0% ± 3.5% after Ex-4 ( 0. 4 μg/ml ) treating ( t = 19. 462,P < 0. 01 ).Levels of CHOP and GADD34 mRNA in cortical neurons increased since 4 h and peaked at 12 h after reperfusion. Ex-4 group showed a sharp elevation of levels of CHOP and GADD34 mRNA,peaking at 8 h reperfusion,and then tended to decrease.Conclusions Ex-4 has protective effect against rat cortical neurons injury induced by ischemia/reperfusion. The protective effect may be related to inhibition of ESR-related neuron apoptosis via regulation of unfolded protein response.
2.Passive movement and the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor and the B cell lymphoma/leukemia-2 gene after cerebral infarction
Mengdie WANG ; Man LI ; Yuanwu MEI ; Gang LI ; Yuan FANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2010;32(7):483-486
Objective To observe the effects of passive movement on the functional outcome after occlusion of the middle artery in the brain and reperfusion, and to explore the molecular mechanisms involved. Methods Cerebral infarction models were established in rats using left middle cerebral artery occlusion ( MCAO). The survivors were randomly divided into a passive movement group and a natural recovery group. There was also a sham-operated group and a normal group. Passive movement treatment (twice a day, twenty min per time) was started at different times after reperfusion. The expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and B cell lymphoma/leukemia-2 gene (Bcl-2) were determined using real-time PCRs. Results Expression of BDNF and Bcl-2 was detected a-round the infarction area in both groups. The expression of BDNF and Bcl-2 was highest in the sub-groups where passive movement was begun 24 or 48 h after the operation. Conclusions The expression of BDNF and Bcl-2 in the brain peaks when daily, moderate intensity passive movement is administered beginning 24 to 48 h after reperfusion. Passive movement might have a protective and rehabilitative effect after cerebral infarction.
3.Similarity Investigation on Dissolution Curves of Metronidazole Tablets from Different Manufacturers
Chunyang SHI ; Jiamin DU ; Mengdie WANG ; Jinli CHEN ; Zhiwei YE ; Jianguo FANG ; Wenqing WANG
Herald of Medicine 2017;36(8):917-922
Objective To compare the dissolution curves of metronidazole tablets from 38 national manufactures and original drugs of Britain in four dissolution mediums,and provide the reference for the quality and clinical effect consistency evaluation of metronidazole tablets.Methods Paddle method was adopted at 50 r · min-1 in four dissolution mediums with the volume of 900 mL.The dissolution profiles were determined by ultraviolet spectrophotometry.The cumulative dissolution percentages were calculated and the dissolution curves were drawn.Similarity factor (f2)was used for comparing of the differences between dissolution curves.Results The dissolution profiles of 4 manufactures in pH 1.2 and 9 manufactures in pH 4.5 were similar (f2 ≥ 50)to that of original drugs,only 1 and 3 were similar to original drugs in water and pH 6.8,respectively.There are no companies whose dissolution curve were similar to that of original drugs in 4 dissolution mediums.Conclusion Great difference exists between domestic manufactures and pharmaceutical enterprises of origin in dissolution behaviors of metronidazole tablets.In order to ensure the consistency between the metronidazole tablets generics and original drugs of Britain in quality and clinical effect.It is advisable for the relevant companies to improve their product quality by improving the formulation and preparation.
4.Transcranial magnetic stimulation and the expression of Bcl-2 and brain derived neurotrophic factor after cerebral infarction
Man LI ; Mengdie WANG ; Yanling SONG ; Yuanwu MEI ; Gang LI ; Yuan FANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2010;32(4):245-248
Objective To study the effect of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on the rehabilitation of rats with cerebral infarction. Methods One hundred Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a normal group, a sham-operated control group, a model group and a TMS group with 25 rats in each group. A cerebral infarction model was established in the latter two groups by left middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). TMS was started at either 12 or 24 hours after reperfusion, and sham-TMS was given to the first two groups at the same time points. The expression of Bcl-2 mRNA and BDNF mRNA were measured by RT-PCR after 14 days. Results Bcl-2 mRNA and BDNF mRNA were detected in all groups. The expression of Bcl-2 mRNA in the TMS-12 h group, and that of BDNF mRNA in the TMS-24 h group were significantly higher than in the other groups. Conclusions The expression of Bcl-2 mRNA and BDNF mRNA in the brains of rats after cerebral infarction peak when TMS is administered 12 h and 24 h after reperfusion, respectively. TMS might have protective and rehabilitative effects on rats after cere-bral infarct.
5.The effect of electroacupuncture combined with transcranial magnetic stimulation on the expression of the B-cell lymphoma/leukemia-2 genes and brain derived neurotrophic factor in rats after cerebral infarction
Man LI ; Yanling SONG ; Mengdie WANG ; Yuanwu MEI ; Gang LI ; Yuan FANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2010;32(9):641-644
Objective To study the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) combined with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on the expression of the B-cell lymphoma/leukemia-2 gene (Bcl-2) and brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) after cerebral infarction. Methods One hundred Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly and equally divided into a normal group, a sham-operated control group, a model group and an EA plus TMS group. A cerebral infarction model was established in the latter two groups using left middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). Five-member subgroups of the EA plus TMS group were then treated at 6, 12, 24,48 and 72 hours after reperfusion. Sham EA plus TMS was given to similar sub-groups from the other groups at the same time points. The expression of Bcl-2 mRNA and BDNF mRNA were measured using a RT-PCR at the 14th day. Results Positive expression of Bcl-2 mRNA and BDNF mRNA was detected around the infarction in all groups. The average expression of both was significantly higher in the EA plus TMS group than in the model group. Bcl-2 mRNA peaked when the therapy was administered at 24 hours and BDNF mRNA at 48 hours.Conclusions The expression of Bcl-2 mRNA and BDNF mRNA is maximized when EA plus TMS is administered 24-48 hours after cerebral infarction. EA plus TMS does have protective and rehabilitative effects on rats after cerebral infarction.
6.Effects of after school exercise service on physical fitness in primary school students
ZHANG Bin, LI Liang, WANG Mengdie, XU Jianfang
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(2):253-257
Objective:
To investigate the effects of after school exercise service (referred to as the "after school ES") on physical health, so as to provide evidence for possible beneficial effect of after school ES.
Methods:
Students in the fourth grade of primary school were recruited from September 2021 to July 2022 in Changsha City and divided into the control group ( n =220) and the after school ES group ( n =220). The control group only participated in the regular physical education activities of the school. The after school ES group received after school ES for one academic year, 4 times a week, 40-50 minutes per time, for a total of 32 weeks. Body shape indicators such as height, weight and percentage of body fat, as well as physical fitness indicators such as 50 meter running, grip strength and progressive aerobic cardiovascular endurance run (PACER) were measured in September to October 2021 and June to July 2022, respectively. Independent sample t-test, Chi square test and two factors repeated measurement analysis of variance were used for statistical analysis of the data.
Results:
After one academic year, compared with the control group [(13.52±2.30)kg], muscle mass of primary school students in the after school ES group [(13.76±2.32)kg] significantly increased, while waist to hip ratio [(0.95±0.16)] and percentage of body fat [(20.17±7.43)%] significantly decreased compared to the control group [(1.01±0.21), (22.02±12.34)%]( F=330.70, 6.85, 4.33, P <0.05). The proportion of overweight and obesity in after school ES group decreased significantly from 19.5% to 12.3% ( χ 2=4.35, P <0.05). Compared with the control group, the scores of 50 meter running [(10.00±1.06, 10.21±0.83)s], 1 minute sit up [(33.25±8.24, 30.76±9.34)times], sitting and flexion [(14.53±7.50, 8.59±6.32)cm], 1 minute rope skipping [(125.01±30.50, 115.97±32.09)times], eyes closed and single legged standing [(30.00±34.72, 25.72±23.82)s], selective response time [(635.66±91.72, 652.79±120.42)ms] and VO 2max [(45.31± 1.02 , 43.67±0.85)mL/(kg〖 ·min)] in the after school ES group were significantly improved, with statistical significance ( F= 5.32 , 443.14, 97.23, 814.07, 36.49, 6.11, 396.91, P <0.05).
Conclusions
After school ES can improve body shape of primary school students, reduce the risk of overweight and obesity and enhance physical fitness. It is recommended that schools should appropriately increase after school ES to promote physical fitness of students.
7.Study on Varieties,Indications and Usage Features of Tibetan Medicine Preparations Based on Drug Stan-dards
Tingting KUANG ; Ming SUN ; Zhang WANG ; Xiaoqi ZHU ; Yanhong TANG ; Mengdie CAO ; Yong ZENG ; Minru JIA ; Yi ZHANG ; Daofeng JIANG
China Pharmacy 2017;28(16):2231-2234
OBJECTIVE:To study varieties,indications and usage features of Tibetan medicine preparations,and provide refer-ence for the clinical treatment and new drug development for Tibetan medicine. METHODS:Tibetan medicine preparations in offi-cial standards were collected,variety features(formula scale,license number,pharmaceutical enterprise,name and dosage form, herbal medicine number),action features(indication name,clinical application)and medicine features(category and quantity,me-dicinal part,commonly used drug,frequency,three fruitsuse feature) were summarized. RESULTS:Totally 458 preparations were included,including 18 recorded in Chinese Pharmacopoeia (part 1,2015 edition),200 recorded in Pharmaceutical Stan-dards of the Ministry of Health of China(Tibetan medicine,1995 edition),240 recorded in Tibetan Medicine Standards(six prov-inces). 129 had obtained 430 license numbers,from 52 pharmaceutical companies;the prearations were mainly named byherbal medicine+principal medicine+dosage formprincipal medicine+dosage formandindication+dosage form. Dosage forms had powder,pill,cream,oil,syrup and wine; the number of herbal medicine was(13.81±13.28). The Tibetan preparations were com-monly used in the clinical treatment of diseases of the digestive system,respiratory system,genitourinary system,circulatory sys-tem,infectious and parasitic diseases,etc. 442 medicines had been used,including 297 herbal medicines,70 animal medicines, 47 mineral medicines and other 28 medicines. The common medicinal parts were seed or fruit,root or rhizome,whole grass,flow-er,stem,over-ground part,tuber or bulb,etc. The top 10 frequency of medicines were as follows as Terminalia chebula,Cartha-mus tinctorius,Aucklandia lappa,Amomum kravanh,Phyllanthus emblica,Piper longum,Inula racemosa,Punica granatum, Moschus berezovskii,Adhatoda vasica;and 19% preparations contained three fruits(T. chebula,P. emblica,Terminalia bellirica). CONCLUSIONS:Tibetan medicine preparations have rich varieties,reasonable herbal medicines,more solid preparations,widely clinic application,contain more herbal drugs and commonly usethree fruits,while fewer preparations have obtained license number.
8.Cognitive status of Beijing suburban residents in tobacco harm and the study of intervention strategy
Fang AN ; Xing GUAN ; Gao LI ; Jichuan WANG ; Zhili ZHANG ; Minglei ZHANG ; Jiao CHEN ; Mengdie CHEN ; Shuxiao SHI
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2012;(7):524-525
Through random sampling,a total of 300 residents of Beijing Changping Ming Tombs Town were selected for home-based questionnaires.The smoking rate of interviewed residents was 21.4% (53/248).The rate in men (42/125,33.6% ) was bigber than that in women ( 11/123,8.9% ).The rate in those with higher education was lower than that in those with lower educational level ( x2 =27.12,P < 0.05 ).The population awareness of tobacco hazards was 80.6% (200/248).Awareness in smokers was lower than the average awareness of ex-smokers and nonsmokers ( x2 =5.07,P < 0.05 ).The higher the education level,the higher the awareness of tobacco health hazards ( x2 ≈ 19.72,P < 0.05 ).There were differences in awareness among different age groups (x2 =13.37,P < 0.05 ).
9.Relationship between masked obesity and bone mineral density in various body parts among college students
WANG Mengdie, REN Hong, ZHAO Xinyi
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(2):282-286
Objective:
To investigate bone mineral density of college students with masked obesity, and to provide theoretical basis for bone density improvement and osteoporosis prevention in college students.
Methods:
Participants were enrolled from universities and colleges. A total of 518 low-weight or normal-weight students were included and were classified according to the criteria of masked obesity, dual-energy X-ray test was used to detect the percentage of body fat and bone mineral density of college students in each group. The differences in bone mineral density between masked obesity and non-masked obesity groups of different genders were compared, and the correlation between body mass index, body fat percentage and bone mineral density was analyzed.
Results:
Among the low-weight male college students, the whole body bone mineral density, t-value and Z-value of masked obesity group were lower than those of the nonmasked obesity group [(1.82±0.04,2.01±0.22)g/cm 2; (-1.10±0.24,-0.02±0.15); (-0.94±0.64,-0.01±0.43)(P<0.01)]. Among low-weight male college students, bone mineral density of the upper limbs, thighs, ribs, and pelvis of the masked obesity group was lower than that of the non-masked obesity group. Among low-weight female college students, body bone mineral density of masked obesity group was lower than that of the non-masked obesity group [(1.13±0.48,1.31±0.29)g/cm 2; (P<0.05)]. Among low-weight female college students, bone mineral density of head, upper limbs, thighs, and trunk of masked obesity group was lower than that of the nonmasked obesity group. In male college students, body mass index was positively correlated with bone mineral density, T-value and Z-value (r=0.69, 0.68, 0.61, P<0.01) while body fat percentage was negatively correlated with bone mineral density, T-value and Z-value (r=-0.52, -0.51, -0.49, P<0.01). In female college students, body mass index was positively correlated with T-value and Z-value (r=0.46, 0.26, P<0.01), and body fat percentage was negatively correlated with T-value and Z-value (r=-0.22, -0.23, P<0.01).
Conclusion
Compared with normal-weight college students, depletion of bone mineral density among masked obesity students is observed. It is of great significance to pay attention to bone mineral density of college students with masked obesity and implement intervention to prevent osteoporosis timely.
10.Associated factors of masked obesity in female college students
WANG Mengdie, REN Hong, BAI Yan, OU Xiuling, JIN Xiao
Chinese Journal of School Health 2020;41(7):1061-1065
Objective:
The status of masked obesity in female college students and the related factors were investigated to provide a theoretical reference for instructing the physical health education of female college students and improving their physical exercises.
Methods:
Body composition tests were performed on 2 975 female college students, selected from 3 colleges in North China by using cluster sampling method during October to December in 2018, and their basic information and lifestyle were investigated using questionnaires.
Results:
The incidence of masked obesity among female college students was 33.18%, of which 2.53% came from low-weight people. The difference in the incidence of masked obesity among female college students with different take-out frequencies was statistically significant (χ2=21.98, P<0.01). Compared with those who never take takeaway, people who take takeaway every day have an increased risk of masked obesity (OR=1.49, 95%CI=0.76-2.91). The difference in the incidence of masked obesity with the frequency of eating midnight snack was statistically significant (χ2=20.80, P<0.05). The difference in the incidence of masked obesity among female college students with different exercise time was statistically significant (χ2=18.49, P<0.01). Compared with exercise time above 60 min/d, female college students who are not exercising have an increased risk of masked obesity (OR=3.20, 95%CI=1.63-6.30). The difference in the incidence of masked obesity among female college students with different weight satisfaction was statistically significant (χ2=217.54, P<0.01). Compared with female college students who were satisfied with weight, female college students who were not satisfied with weight had an increased risk of masked obesity (OR=3.47, 95%CI=1.91-6.31). The difference in the incidence of masked obesity in different weightdown plans is statistically significant (χ2=186.40, P<0.01). Those who want to lose weight have a higher risk of developing masked obesity than those who want to gain weight (OR=18.11, 95%CI=5.54-50.13).
Conclusion
Female college students who drink a small amount of water, eat takeaways often, eat midnight snacks, do not exercise, and are not satisfied with their weight are more likely to develop masked obesity.