1.Effect of Baicalin on the Content of Major Amino Acid Transmitters in the Brain of Rat with Experimental Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Qiankun ZHOU ; Siming YU ; Ping LIU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(04):-
Objective To study the effect of baicalin on the content of glutamate acid (Glu), aspartic acid (Asp), ?-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain of rat with experimental intracerebral hemorrhage. Methods The intracerebral hemorrhage rat model was induced by collagen enzyme + heparin sodium. The rats were randomly divided into sham group, model group and high, middle, low dose group of baicalin. Rats were treated with the physiological saline and different concentration of baicalin respectively. The brain of each group was taken out three days later and the brain homogenate was prepared. The content of Glu, Asp and GABA was measured with the high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Results Compared with the sham group, the levels of Asp were obviously higher (P0.05) in each dose group of baicalin. Compared with the sham group, the contents of Glu were increased obviously (P
2.Neuroprotection of Baicalin on Brain Damage Following Experimental Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Rats
Ping LIU ; Yishuang WEI ; Qiankun ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(04):-
Objective To observe the neuroprotection of Baicalin on brain damage following experimental intracerebral hemorrhage in rats.Methods Rat model of intracerebral hemorrhage was induced by collagenase method.The rats were randomly divided into sham operation control group,model group,high-,middle-and low-dose drug group,treated with different dose of Baicalin.The brain water content and the level of SOD,MDA,NO and NOS were measured at the third and seventh day after modeling repectively.Results Compared with the sham operation control group,the brain water content and the level of MDA,NO and NOS were significantly higher,and the level of SOD was significantly lower in model group.The brain water content and the level of MDA,NO and NOS were significantly lower,and the level of SOD was obviously higher in high-,middle-and low-dose Baicalin group than that in model group.Conclusion Baicalin has evident protective effect on brain damage after experimental intracerebral hemorrhage in rats,which maybe related to the increase of SOD and decrease of MDA,NO and NOS.
3.Relationship between methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene polymorphism and unstable angina pectoris disease
Hui YE ; Qiankun YE ; Gaixia DONG ; Xiangjing ZHOU ; Geng TIAN ; Ying LI ; Yaohui HUANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2009;25(5):480-482
Objective To explore the relationship between methylenetetra hydrofolate reduetase (MTHFR) C677T genotypo and unstable angina pectoris(UA) in Chinese population. Methods The study consisted of 90 UA cases (UA group), and an age- and sex- matched healthy control cases (control group, n = 90). PC R-RFLP was used to analyze polymorphism of the MTHFR C677T genotypo. The relationship between MTHFR C677T genotype and UA was observed. Results MTHFR 677C→T mutation was found in 30 of 90 patients with unstable angina pectoris (33.33%) and in 15 of 90 control subjects (16.67%). This difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion MTHFR 677C→T mutation is closely related to the unstable angina poctoris.
4.Performance Investigation of Ion Trap with Various Collision gas and Pressures
Fuxing XU ; Qiankun DANG ; Hangyu DING ; Zhengxu HUANG ; Yuanyuan WANG ; Zhen ZHOU ; Chuanfan DING
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2017;45(4):587-592
Ion trap performances are investigated based on digital ion trap technique with different collision gases at different pressures. Collision gases of helium (4 amu), nitrogen (28 amu) and argon (40 amu) with various pressures are adopted in ion excitation and dissociation stages to investigate the ion trap performances, including mass resolution, signal intensity, tandem mass spectrometric analysis ability and low-mass cut off (LMCO) effect. It is found that when heavy gas of argon is used, energy can be efficiently transferred and LMCO effect is decreased with higher ion capture and dissociation efficiencies but with low mass resolution. Higher mass resolution is realized with helium as collision gas. Furthermore, at the same gas pressure, heavy gas is beneficial to abundant fragment ions and structural information of precursor ion.
5.Tracheal sleeve pneumonectomy for bronchogenic carcinoma invading the carina
Qiankun CEHN ; Gening JIANG ; Jiaan DING ; Chang CHEN ; Xiaofeng CHEN ; Yuming ZHU ; Hao WANG ; Xiao ZHOU ; Wen GAO
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2012;28(3):129-131
ObjectiveBronchogenic carcinoma involving the carina or tracheobronchial angle still presents a challenge due to specific problems related to surgical technique and airway management.Aim of this paper is to examine complications and long-term survival of our personal series and those reported in literature.MethodsBetween 1985 and 2010,48 patients underwent carinal resection:a right tracheal sleeve pneumoneetomy was performed in 47 patients and a left tracheal sleeve pneumonectomy in 1 patient.The anastomosis was performed with aid of high-frequency jet ventilation or introfield tube ventilation.ResultsOverall morbidity and mortality rate was 25% and 6.3% respectively,and there was no death in operation.5-yearsurvival rate of patients with squamous and adenocarcinoma was 27.3% and 12.5%,respectively,P =0.04.The overall 5-year survival rate was 24.3%.Patients without nodal involvement had a significantly better prognosis than N1 and N2 patients (5-year survival:52%,13% and 0,respectively).Multivariate analysis showed that nodal status was the only independent prognostic factor( P =0.006 ).ConclusionWith careful selection of patients and meticulous surgical technique,Tracheal sleeve pneumonectomy for bronchogenic carcinoma can be accomplished with acceptable mortality and morbidity,proriding good long-term results.
6.Lung transplantation in 42 cases:an 8-year experience in a single center
Qiankun CEHN ; Gening JIANG ; Wenxin HE ; Jiaan DING ; Xiao ZHOU ; Hao WANG ; Chang CHEN ; Yuming ZHU ; Wen GAO ; Haifeng WANG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2011;27(10):594-596
Objective To evaluate the complications and prognostic factors of lung transplantation performed in a single center.Methods A rettospective analysis of demographic and outcome data of lung transplantation was performed.Survival analyses were performed using Kaplan-Meier estimation.Results Between January 2003 and April 2011,42 lung transplant procedures were performed.Overall survival rate at 1,3,and 5 years were 89%,59% and 38%,respectively.1,3,and 5 years survival in patients with COPD was 83%,66% and 45%,respectively,which were better than other primary end stage lung diseases ( 78%,17% and 17%,respectively,P =0.013).Postoperative complications included pulmonary bacterium infection in 8 patients (20%),fungal infection in 12 (30%),and airway complications in4 (9.5%).35% of patients had at least 1 episode of acute rejections within the first year,and 22.5% of patients had BOS.2 patients underwent single lung retransplantation.Conclusion In this single center study,patients with COPD may have a good long-term survival.The most common postoperative complications were pulmonary infection and airway complication.
7.First successful bilateral living-donor lobar lung transplantation in China.
Qian-kun CHEN ; Ge-ning JIANG ; Jia-an DING ; Wen GAO ; Chang CHEN ; Xiao ZHOU
Chinese Medical Journal 2010;123(11):1477-1478
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9.Free flap transfer in treatment of forearm wounds with anterior interosseous vessels as the recipient vessels: a report of 5 cases
Tao ZHOU ; Qiankun WANG ; Liang HE ; Ding ZHOU ; Zifu WANG ; Jun HUANG ; Lin ZHONG ; Yang NIU ; Zhe JIN ; Dong YIN ; Hongxiang ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2024;47(4):404-409
Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of free flap transfer with anastomosis of anterior interosseous artery and accompanying veins as the recipient vessels in reconstruction of forearm defects.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted on 5 patients who received free flaps transfers with anastomoses of anterior interosseous artery and accompanying veins in reconstruction of forearm defects with exposed bone and tendon in the Department of Orthopaedics of the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University between July 2022 and November 2023. All patients were males, aged 31 to 54 years old with an average age of 41.8 years old. Two patients had defects of dorsal ulnar forearm, 2 of distal forearm and 1 of radial palmar forearm. The defected areas after debridement sized 11.0 cm×4.5 cm-20.0 cm×6.0 cm. Free anterolateral thigh perforator flaps (ALTPF), sized 13.0 cm×6.0 cm-22.0 cm×7.0 cm, were used in 4 patients to reconstruct the forearm defects. A free superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap was used in 1 patient with the flap sized at 12.0 cm×5.5 cm. All donor sites were directly sutured. Scheduled postoperative follow up was carried out to evaluate the blood supply to the flaps, texture, appearance, fracture healing and the function of the affected limb, as well as the flap sensation according to the criteria for sensory function of British Medical Research Council (BMRC).Results:All 5 patients had received 4 to 16 (mean 8.8) months of follow-up. All flaps survived completely without necrosis or infection. All flaps were good in colour and texture. The blood supply to hands was good, without a symptoms of coldness and fear of cold of hand. At the final follow-up review, sensation of flaps was assessed according to the criteria for sensory function of BMRC and the sensation of the flaps had recovered to S 2~S 3+. The appearance of flaps was good. Conclusion:Free flap with the anterior interosseous artery and accompanying veins as the recipient vessels in the treatment of forearm defects can achieve satisfactory clinical effect, however, further clinical studies are required.
10.Expression of homeobox gene-A7 in glioma and its effect on proliferation and apoptosis of glioma cells
Zhiyong ZHANG ; Xiang ZHOU ; Qiankun JI ; Wenken ZHOU ; Baozhe JIN
Journal of Xinxiang Medical College 2024;41(7):645-650
Objective To explore the expression of homeobox gene-A7(HOXA7)in glioma tissue and its effect on proliferation and apoptosis of glioma cells.Methods A total of 46 glioma specimens removed during neurosurgery and 10 normal brain tissues surgically removed from craniocerebral trauma in the Department of Neurosurgery of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University from September 2010 to August 2016 were selected.The relative expression of HOXA7 mRNA in glioma tissue and normal brain tissue was examined by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction.U251 cells in the logarithmic growth phase were randomly divided into the blank control group,the nonsense sequence control group and the HOXA7 siRNA group.The U251 cells in the blank control group were not transfected,the U251 cells in the nonsense sequence control group were transfected with scrambled small interfering RNA(siRNA),and the U251 cells in the HOXA7 siRNA group were transfected with HOXA7 siRNA.The expression of HOXA7 mRNA in U251 cells in the three groups was measured by using the real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction,the proliferation activity of U251 cells in the three groups was detected by using the cell counting kit-8 assay,and the cell cycle and apoptosis rate of U251 cells in the three groups were detected by using the flow cytometry.Results The relative expression of HOXA7 mRNA in high-grade glioma was significantly higher than that in the low-grade glioma and normal brain tissue,and the relative expression of HOXA7 mRNA in low-grade glioma was significantly higher than that in normal brain tissue(P<0.05).The relative expression of HOXA7 mRNA in U251 cells in the HOXA7 siRNA group was significantly lower than that in the blank control group and the nonsense sequence control group(P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the relative expression of HOXA7 mRNA in U251 cells between the blank control group and the nonsense sequence control group(P>0.05).At 24,48,72,and 96 hours of culture,the proliferation activity of U251 cells in the HOXA7 siRNA group was significantly higher than that in the blank control group and the nonsense sequence control group(P<0.01);and there was no significant difference in the proliferation activity of U251 cells between the blank control group and the nonsense sequence control group(P>0.05).The proportion of U251 cells in the G0/G1 phase in the HOXA7 siRNA group was significantly higher than that in the blank control group and the nonsense sequence control group(P<0.05),and there was no significant difference in the proportion of U251 cells in the G0/G1 phase between the blank control group and the nonsense sequence control group(P>0.05).The proportion of U251 cells in the S phase in the HOXA7 siRNA group was significantly lower than that in the blank control group and the nonsense sequence control group(P<0.05),and there was no significant difference in the proportion of U251 cells in S phase between the blank control group and the nonsense sequence control group(P>0.05).The proportion of U251 cells in the G2/M phase in the HOXA7 siRNA group was significantly higher than that in the blank control group and the nonsense sequence control group(P<0.05),and there was no significant difference in the proportion of U251 cells in the G2/M phase between the blank control group and the nonsense sequence control group(P>0.05).The apoptosis rate of U251 cells in the HOXA7 siRNA group was significantly higher than that in the blank control group and the nonsense sequence control group(P<0.05),and there was no significant difference in the apoptosis rate of U251 cells between the blank control group and the nonsense sequence control group(P>0.05).Conclusion HOXA7 is highly expressed in glioma tissues,and its expression significantly increases with the glioma grade.HOXA7 may be involved in the occurrence and development of glioma by promoting the proliferation of glioma cells and inhibiting the apoptosis of glioma cells.