1.The effect of bone marrow mononuclear cells transplantation on brain injury after intracerebral hemorrhage in rats
Jun CHEN ; Hong LU ; Jianping WANG ; Chao JIANG ; Xueying ZHANG ; Menghan WANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2014;23(1):19-22
Objective To investigate the effect of intravenously transplanted bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMNCs) on brain injury and inflammation after intracerebral hemorrhage(ICH) in rats.Methods Experimnental ICH models were performed by stereotaxic injection collagenase Ⅳ into caudate putamen,rats that underwent ICH were randomly divided into four groups:sham operation group,ICH group,PBS group,BMMNC-treated group.The BMMNCs were injected intravenously into rats after ICH.The neurobehavioral function was evaluated on days 1,3,7,14 by the modified neurological severity score,and the brain edema was examined by wet-dry weighting method on day 3 after cell transplantation.Immumofluorecence staining was used to identify the number of activation of microglia and infiltration of neutrophils in the brain after ICH.Results The neurological score in BMMNCtreated group on days 7,14 was significantly improved compared with those in ICH group and PBS group(P<O.05).Compared to the ICH group ((81.09 ± 0.83) %) and PBS group ((80.99 ± 0.79) %),there was a significant decreasc in thc brain water content in BMMNC-treated group((78.62±0.97) %) (P<0.05).The number of activation of microglia and infiltration of neutrophils were both significantly lower in BMMNC-treated group ((55.8±22.1)/mm2,(49.6± 12.9)/mm2) compared to ICH group and PBS group (respectively (125.0 ± 20.7) /mm2,(86.8±13.6/mm2))(P<0.01).Conclusion Administration of BMMNCs can significantly reduce edema and improve neurologic function by inhibiting the activation of microglia and infiltration of neutrophils.
2.Comparison among the mental profile of earthquake student, teacher and the masses survivors
Yongdong HU ; Weidong WANG ; Yanjiao LIU ; Rongjuan GUO ; Caifeng WANG ; Lan HONG ; Yingna LIN ; Fang WANG ; Menghan LU ; Xueyu LU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(2):166-168
Objective To investigate the prevalence and severity degree of post traumatic stress disorder(PTSD), anxiety and depression, and to explore the different mental profile in different groups involved with an earthquake. Methods 26 days after 8.0 grade earthquake in Wenchuan, psychological rescue team of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine went to some communities in Deyang and Mianzhu area of Sichuan province. In this period, a total of 119 survivors, including students(42), teacher(40) and masses(37), were investigated through impact of event scale (IES), self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) and self-rating depression scale(SDS). Results①The detection rate of score over 19 in IES in 3 groups (students, teacher and masses) were 69%, 80% and 91.9%, respectively. There was significant difference among these 3 groups (F=5.611, P=0.005<0.01) in respect of severity degree of PTSD. ②The values of severity degree of anxiety in 3 groups were significant higher than normal value (P<0.001, all). There was also significant difference among these 3 groups (F=3.376, P=0.038<0.05) in respect of severity degree of anxiety, with the masses group being significant higher than student and teacher group (P=0.029, P=0.022, respectively). ③The values of severity degree of depression in these 3 groups were significant higher than normal value (P<0.05, all). But there was no significant difference (F= 0.670, P=0.514) among these 3 groups. ConclusionThe results suggested the importance to assess PTSD, anxiety and depression in post-disaster area, especially PTSD and anxiety evaluations in the masses group.
3.Effect of Electroacupuncture on the Behavior of APP/PS1 Transgenic Mice of Different Age
Xin WANG ; Anping XU ; Jin CAO ; Menghan LU ; Wei Lü ; Quankai JING ; Yang GAO ; Yushan GAO ; Weiguo XUE ; Zhigang LI
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2017;36(5):614-619
Objective To study the effect of electroacupuncture on the behavior of APP/PS1 transgenic mice of different age, and to explore the optimal intervention time of electroacupuncture in treating Alzheimer's disease (AD). Method APP/PS1 double-transgenic mice of 4 months, 6 months and 9 months old, 20 in each age group, were randomized into a model group and an electroacupuncture group, and ten C57BL/6 wild-type mice were taken as a control group; after 6-week electroacupuncture treatment, the Morris water maze was adopted for spatial memory and behavioral test, and the changes of behavior in each group were observed.Result Of the 5-month-old mice, there were no significant between-group differences (P>0.05), while the time factor (day) produced a statistical significance (P<0.01); of the 7-month-old mice, there were significant differences considering the different groups, time factor and interaction (P<0.01); of the 10-month-old mice, there were significant differences considering the different groups, time factor and interaction (P<0.05). The spatial probe test showed that there were significant between-group differences in comparing the platform crossings and swimming distance in platform quadrant in each age group (P<0.05).Conclusion Electroacupuncture can improve the learning and memory of APP/PS1 double-transgenic mice, the age of 6-7 months old is possibly the optimal intervention time of electroacupuncture for AD, but there still requires further mechanism studies.
4.Effect of electro-acupuncture on Aβin cortex and serum of APP/PS1 transgenic mice
Xin WANG ; Zhigang LI ; Jin CAO ; Menghan LU ; Wei LU ; Quankai JING ; Yang GAO ; Weiguo XUE
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;39(10):875-879
Objective To observe the effect of eletro-acupuncture (EA)on the expression of Aβ1 -40 and Aβ1 -42 in cortex and serum of APP/PS1 transgenic mice with Alzheimer’s disease (AD),so as to explore the mechanism of EA therapy on AD according to the clearance of Aβacross blood brain barrier (BBB). Methods Twenty 6-month-old APP/PS1 transgenic mice were randomly divided into model control group and EA group,and ten more C57BL/6 wild type mice were assigned into the normal control group. After one and half months’EA treatment at the acupoint“Yǒngquán”(KI 1 )and“Bǎihuì”(GV 20), Aβ1 -42 expression in the cortex was observed by using immunohistochemistral staining,and content of Aβof cortex and serum were measure by ELISA method.Results In the model group,deposits of mature senile plaques were observed,which were weak in EA group .Compared with the model group,the ex-pression of Aβ1 -40 and Aβ1 -42 in EA group significantly decreased (P <0.01),both in cortex and in ser-um.Conclusion EA therapy can decrease the content of cortex and serum Aβ,especially on Aβ1 -42 which has neurotoxicity,which may be one of ways of EA treatment on AD.
5.Prevalence and influencing factors of colorectal polyps in Lanxi residents
Weifang ZHENG ; Xiaodong HU ; Zihan YIN ; Zhonghua LU ; Shengzhi WU ; Zhong SHEN ; Menghan JIA ; Chen WEI ; Xiangyang ZHANG
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2019;31(4):341-345
Objective:
To investigate the epidemic status and influencing factors of colorectal polyps among urban residents in Lanxi.
Methods:
A representative urban community was selected from Lanxi. A total of 935 local residents aged 18-80 years received questionnaire survey,physical examination,laboratory tests and colonoscopy. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was applied to exam the potential influencing factors for colorectal polyps.
Results :
Eventually 880 residents were involved into the statistical analysis. Colorectal polyps were detected in 167 participants with a crude prevalence of 18.98% and adjusted prevalence for age and gender of 13.28%. The prevalence of colorectal polyps in men(28.70%)was significantly higher than that in women(12.92%,P<0.05). The results of logistic regression analysis showed that age(OR=1.038,95%CI:1.018-1.057),males(OR=1.919,95%CI:1.303-2.826),the middle school level of education(OR=2.443,95%CI:1.507-3.961)and constitution of Yin-Asthenia(OR=0.203,95%CI:0.057-0.720)were influencing factors for colorectal polyps;among male participants,hypertension(OR=1.721,95%CI:1.018-2.908)was a risk factor for colorectal polyps;among female participants,age(OR=1.076,95%CI:1.042-1.111),BMI(OR=1.099,95%CI:1.001-1.207),the middle school level of education(OR= 3.507,95%CI:1.794-6.856)and constitution of Yin-Asthenia(OR=0.160,95%CI:0.033-0.770)were influencing factors for colorectal polyps.
Conclusion
Age,sex,education level and constitution of Yin-Asthenia were associated with the risk of colorectal polyps among residents in Lanxi;hypertension was associated with the risk of colorectal polyps in males,while age,BMI,education level and constitution of Yin-Asthenia were associated with the risk of colorectal polyps in females.
6.Effect on transplantation of bone marrow mononuclear cells on neuron-like cell differentiation and glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor expression in rats with intracerebral hemorrhage
Xueying ZHANG ; Hong LU ; Jianping WANG ; Chao JIANG ; Jun CHEN ; Menghan WANG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2014;13(1):22-25
Objective To investigate the effect of transplantation of bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMNCs) on neuron-like cell differentiation and glial cell-derived neurotrophie factor (GDNF) expression in rats with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).Methods ICH was induced by stereotactic injection of type Ⅳ collagenase into the striatum of rats,and the successful models were randomly divided into model group (ICH group) and BMMNCs transplantation group (BMMNCs group); BMMNCs group was injected with 1 mL cell suspension containing 3 ×107 cells marked with 5-Bromo-2-deoxyuridine (Brdu).The neurological functions of the rats were observed by modified neurological severity scale (mNSS) test 1,7,14 and 28 days after the injection; the GDNF expression in cerebral tissue was observed by Western blotting 1,7,14 days after the injection; double immunofluorescent labeling was utilized to trace the differentiation of BMMNCs in the rat brains 28 days after the injection.Results As compared with those in the ICH group,the mNSS scores in the BMMNCs group were significantly lower (P<0.05) and the GDNF expression was significantly increased at all time points (P<0.05); Brdu and neuron specific nuclear protein (NeuN) double-labeled positive cells were found in the hemorrhage focus in the BMMNCs group 28 d after injection.Conclusion BMMNCs transplantation can improve the neural behavioral function,increase the GDNF expression,and induce BMMNCs differentiating into neuron-like cells.
7.Discussion on the Non-pollution Cultivation Technology of Chaenomelis Fructus
Xiaohui ZHAO ; Menghan WANG ; Xiangxiao MENG ; Jiangnan LU ; Xia LIU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2018;20(11):2075-2081
Chaenomelis Fructus is a traditional medicinal material derived from dry near-mature fruit of Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai. Chaenomelis Fructus has efficacy of leveling liver and relaxing tendons, harmonizing the stomach and resolving dampness. As the limit of the usage of available forest land, cultivated ginseng in the farmland would become the mainly Chaenomelis Fructus planting mode, meanwhile the non-polluted production technology would be the mainly development direction in the future. In this study, the non-polluted cultivation technology system of Chaenomelis Fructus was established based on the research results of field investigation in the cultivated regions. The system includes suitable planting regions selecting, planting method, field management, pest control and quality control. In order to promote the healthy and sustainable development of the cropland industry of Chaenomelis Fructus, the new varieties of good quality cultivated in farmland and the comprehensive prevention and control platform of disease and insect pest are put forward in this paper.
8.Clinical characteristics of 12 patients with anti-leucine rich glioma inactivated protein 1 encephalitis
Guifang SUN ; Wentao HU ; Zhihao YUAN ; Jinghong LI ; Xi LIU ; Menghan WANG ; Boai ZHANG ; Hong LU
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2018;51(2):91-96
Objective To analyze the clinical features and prognosis of anti-leucine rich glioma inactivated protein 1 (LGI1) encephalitis.Methods Twelve encephalitis patients with anti-LGI1 antibodies were collected from the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from June 2015 to December 2016.The clinical manifestations,electroencephalogram,laboratory examination and imaging findings were summarized and the prognosis was observed.The modified Rankin Scale (mRS) was used for evaluation before and after treatment.Results The major clinical features included memory deficit (10/12),spatial disorientation (7/12),epilepsy with generalized tonic-clonic seizures (9/12),faciobrachial dystonic seizures (7/12),hyponatremia (5/12),mental and behavioral abnormalites (1/12),light sleep (1/12),increased sleep (3/12),aphasis (4/12),dysphagia,choking (2/12),headache (1/12),dizziness (2/12),fatigue (2/12),ataxia (2/12),bradycardia (3/12),urinary disorders (2/12),intestinal obstruction (1/12),diarrhea (1/12).Admission mRS score was found to be three in eight cases,four in four cases.The abnormal electroencephalogram was found in six cases,mainly manifested as focal or diffuse slow wave,some accompanied by epileptic wave.MRI scan of brain showed abnormal signals in four cases,mainly involved medial temporal lobe,hippocampus,basal ganglia,while one patient avoided MRI scan due to implantation of pacemaker.Two patients presented with pulmonary nodules,one case with positive thyroid antibody and increased rheumatoid factor.The follow-up after treatment showed no one died;mRS score was two in two cases,one in nine cases and zero in one case;the sequelae were memory deficit,increased sleep,faciobrachial dystonic seizures.Conclusions Anti-LGI1 encephalitis is a treatable disease,cardinal clinical features of which are seizures,cognitive disorders,hyponatremia.Immunotherapy can improve the symptoms of the disease significantly,and the prognosis is better comparatively.
9.Clinical analysis of the retinal vein occlusion combined with retinal artery occlusion
Menghan XU ; Hao LIU ; Xuejing ZHENG ; Lihua HOU ; Xiabo LI ; Mei YAN ; Tong LI ; Xin LU ; Min WANG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2024;40(11):848-853
Objective:To observe the clinical and imaging features of patients with retinal vein occlusion (RVO) complicated with retinal artery occlusion (RAO).Methods:A retrospective clinical study. Fifteen patients with 15 eyes with RVO combined with RAO and macular edema diagnosed by ophthalmology examination in the Department of Ophthalmology, First People's Hospital of Xianyang City during 2 years from February 1, 2022 to January 31, 2024 were included in the study. Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) combined with branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO) occurred in 3 cases and 3 eyes. Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) complicated with central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) in 12 eyes. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure, scanning laser ophthalmoscope, optical coherence tomography (OCT), fluorescein fundus angiography (FFA) and serum homocysteine were all performed. OCT angiography (OCTA) was performed in 6 eyes. All eyes were treated with intravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor drugs. After the initial 1 treatment, dosage was assessed as needed. Follow-up was performed every month for 12 months after treatment. FFA inspection was performed at 3 months. During follow-up, it was found that there were no perfusion areas of capillaries, and retinal laser photocoagulation therapy was given in time. Fundus manifestations, FFA, OCT, OCTA characteristics and causes of disease were analyzed retrospectively.Results:There were 15 eyes in 15 cases, 9 eyes in 9 males; 6 women with 6 eyes. Age was (61.0±9.7) years. All complained of painless vision loss in one eye. All eyes were positive for relative afferent pupillary disorder. Contralateral congenital optic disc defect was in 1 case; hypertension was in 6 cases; hyperhomocysteinemia was in 2 cases; cerebral infarction was in 3 cases; coronary heart disease was in 1 case. CRVO combined with CRAO was in 12 eyes BCVA light sensitivity-0.25. The BCVA of BRVO combined with BRAO were 0.1, 0.4 and 0.25, respectively. All the patients had retinal edema in the posterior pole of the eye, venous sinuous, dilated, thin arteries and stiff shape. The retina presents with flaky or flame-like bleeding. Posterior polar retinal lint patch was in 13 eyes. In 12 eyes with CRVO combined with CRAO, optic disc edema was observed and the boundary was not clear. In 3 eyes with BRVO combined with BRAO, no obvious abnormality was found in the optic disc, and the boundary was clear. FFA examination showed no or prolonged arterial filling, delayed retinal vein laminar flow, relatively slow or even no capillary filling, macular arteriole atretosis to varying degrees, arch ring structure destruction, optic disc telangiectasia and fluorescein leakage. OCT examination showed that the middle and inner layers of the retina were thickened to varying degrees, the diffuse reflex was enhanced, the interlayer structure was unclear, and the reflex of the lower retinal tissue was weakened. The blood flow density of superficial capillary plexus and deep capillary plexus (DCP) decreased in 6 eyes undergoing OCTA examination. Decreased or interrupted blood flow in the vascular bed of DCP. During the follow-up period, there were 13 eyes with no perfusion area of retinal capillary. The time of occurrence was (1.14±0.95) (0-2) months, and the area was 10-75 disc area. Optic nerve atrophy occurred in 5 eyes. At the last follow-up, visual acuity increased, unchanged and decreased in 12, 2 and 1 eyes, respectively.Conclusions:The pathogenesis of RVO-RAO is complicated. Most RVO and RAO occurred simultaneously, and a few RVO occurred several days after RAO. Although the RAO manifestations are not typical, the radiographic features are both RVO and RAO. Compared with BVRO combined with BRAO, the prognosis of visual acuity in CRAO patients with CRVO is worse.
10.Identification and optimization of peptide inhibitors to block VISTA/PSGL-1 interaction for cancer immunotherapy.
Xiaoshuang NIU ; Menghan WU ; Guodong LI ; Xiuman ZHOU ; Wenpeng CAO ; Wenjie ZHAI ; Aijun WU ; Xiaowen ZHOU ; Shengzhe JIN ; Guanyu CHEN ; Yanying LI ; Jiangfeng DU ; Yahong WU ; Lu QIU ; Wenshan ZHAO ; Yanfeng GAO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2023;13(11):4511-4522
Developing new therapeutic agents for cancer immunotherapy is highly demanding due to the low response ratio of PD-1/PD-L1 blockade in cancer patients. Here, we discovered that the novel immune checkpoint VISTA is highly expressed on a variety of tumor-infiltrating immune cells, especially myeloid derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) and CD8+ T cells. Then, peptide C1 with binding affinity to VISTA was developed by phage displayed bio-panning technique, and its mutant peptide VS3 was obtained by molecular docking based mutation. Peptide VS3 could bind VISTA with high affinity and block its interaction with ligand PSGL-1 under acidic condition, and elicit anti-tumor activity in vivo. The peptide DVS3-Pal was further designed by d-amino acid substitution and fatty acid modification, which exhibited strong proteolytic stability and significant anti-tumor activity through enhancing CD8+ T cell function and decreasing MDSCs infiltration. This is the first study to develop peptides to block VISTA/PSGL-1 interaction, which could act as promising candidates for cancer immunotherapy.