1.β-arrestin2 promoting mice colitis through impairment of epithelial barrier function
Liting CAI ; Qiong HE ; Xiuyun AI ; Zhenfeng CHEN ; Fachao ZHI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(14):2291-2294
Objective To investigate the role of β-arrestin2 in intestinal inflammation and illustrate the mechanisms from the perspective of epithelial barrier function. Methods Dextran sodium sulfate(DSS)is used to induce acute intestinal colitis in mice. The experiment groups are designed as the wild type control(WT),the wild type colitis (WT+DSS) and the β-arrestin2- knockout colitis (KO+DSS). The expression of β-arrestin2 gene by mRNA and protein level is compared between the WT and WT + DSS groups. The difference of weight loss , disease activity index(DAI),spleen weight,colon length,histological score,intestinal permeability and important tight junction proteins (occludin ,claudin1 and ZO-1) were detected in the WT+DSS and KO+DSS groups. Results Compared with the WT group,the expression of β-arrestin2 was significantly higher in the colon of the WT+DSS group. Compared with the WT+DSS group,the KO+DSS group had less weight loss(P < 0.05),lower DAI(P<0.05),smaller spleen,longer colon and lower histological score(P=0.002). The KO+DSS group had a lower intestinal permeability(P = 0.009)and higher protein level of occludin and claudin1.There was no signifi-cant difference of ZO-1 in the two groups. Conclusion β-arrestin2 may promote mouse colitis through impairment of epithelial barrier function.
2.Safety and effectiveness of ozone versus hyaluronic acid for treating knee osteoarthritis:a Meta analysis
Bingyan HU ; Jinwei AI ; Chufan LIU ; Qiong CHENG ; Zhongjun YAO
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(9):1240-1245,1248
Objective To compare the safety and effectiveness between ozone (O3) and hyaluronic acid (HA) in treating knee osteoarthritis(KOA) by using the meta analysis method.Methods The relevant randomized controlled trials(RCTs) in PubMed,Cochrane Library (issue 1,2016),Embase,CNKI,CBM,VIP,and Wan-Fang databases were retrieved from their establishment to January 23,2016.Two reviewers independently screened the literatures,extracted the data and evaluated the quality of the included RCTs.The results were performed the statistical analysis by using the RevMan5.3 and Stata13.0 software.Results Twenty RCTs involving 2 136 KOA patients were included.Compared with the HA treatment of KOA,the O3 treatment had higher treatment effective rate[odds ratio(OR) =2.78,P<0.01],and better pain relief effect[at 1,3,6 month after treatment:mean difference(MD) =-0.25,-0.71,-1.70,P<0.01].There were no statistically significant differences in complications between the two treatment methods[OR=0.84,P=0.56].Conclusion Current evidences indicate that the short-term therapeutic effect of O3 for KOA is superior to HA,and the safety is similar.
3.Efficacy and safety of early low-molecular-weight heparin sodium in prevention of posttraumatic venous thromboembolism
Shanmu AI ; Haifeng QI ; Huidan JING ; Qiong LIU ; Dongpo JIANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2016;32(8):730-734
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of early anticoagulation therapy using low-molecular-weight heparin sodium against venous thromboembolism (VTE) in traumatic patients.Methods A total of 120 severely traumatized patients were assigned to convention group (n =60) and anticoagulation group (n =60) according to the random number table.Patients in convention group were given physical therapy against VTE,while in anticoagulation group were given add-on low-molecularweight heparin sodium against VTE once the stopping of blood bleeding was achieved.Safety parameters were recorded including VTE incidence,blood loss indexes,hemorrhage-related complications,incidence of heparin-induced thrombopenia (HIT) and blood coagulation function indicators.Results Thirteen patients presented with VTE,with 10 patients (17%) in convention group versus 3 patients 5%) in anticoagulation group (P < 0.05).Blood loss index in convention group was 1.252 ± 1.033 versus 1.447 ± 1.196 in anticoagulation group;two patients (3%) developed gastrointestinal bleeding in convention group versus five patients (8%) in anticoagulation group;five patients (8%) had wound bleeding in convention group versus eight patients (13%) in anticoagulation group (all P > 0.05).HIT was not noted in anticoagulation group.At the endpoint of evaluation,no significant differences were noted between the two groups with regard to changes in prothrombin time (PT),activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and D-dimers (P > 0.05);however,convention group versus anticoagulation group showed significant differences in international normalized ratio (INR) (0.97 ± 0.10 vs.1.03 ±0.17),fibrin (Fib) [(4.85-± 1.37) g/L vs.(4.01 ± 1.16) g/L] and platelet (PLT) [(317.68 ±141.71) ×109/Lvs.(422.20±178.16) ×109/L] (P<0.05).Conclusion Inthe earlystage of trauma,low-molecular-weight heparin anticoagulation therapy can significantly reduce the incidence of VTE without increasing the risk of bleeding.
4.Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Combined with Mild Hypothermia on Patients with Severe Craniocerebral Injury
Ai-qiong FENG ; Shao-xia ZENG ; Li-hong QIN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2006;12(2):148-149
ObjectiveTo explore the feasibility and efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy combined with mild hypothermi on severe craniocerebral injury (SCI).MethodsAll 80 SCI patients were randomly divided into therapeutic group (52 cases) and control group (28 cases). All patients received general synthesis treatment; while the hyperbaric oxygen combined with mild hypothermia treatment was added to the therapeutic group. Changes of Vm, Vs and PI of middle cerebral artery (MCA) in systolic stage were detected by transcranial-Doppler (TCD) before and after treatment. The plasma level of endothelin (ET) was also tested and prognosis of patients was analyzed.ResultsVm, Vs and PI of MCA in systolic stage improved obviously and ET reduced greatly in therapeutic group compared with those in the control group (P<0.01), and prognosis was also superior to control group.ConclusionHyperbaric oxygen combined with mild hypothermia can improve the consciousness state and prognosis of SCI patients as a result of the relaxation of the cerebral vascular spasm and the reduction of ET, which may contribute to the abatement of the cerebral ischemia and hypoxia.
5.Clinical application of Mammotome biopsy system in breast lesions
Wei ZHOU ; Zeqiang WANG ; Qiong GUO ; Ni LIAO ; Yi HU ; Hongyan AI ; Yan HUANG
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2014;(1):12-13,17
Objective To explore the application value of Mammotome biopsy system in diagnosis and treatment of breast lesions. Methods Summed up the experience of 318 breast lesions in 192 patients who were treated with mammotome. Results 316 lesions were re-sected safely and completely. Skin hematoma was found in 17 patients and ecchymosis was found in 8 patients after operation. All patients had no recurrence and residual. Conclusion The Mammotome biopsy system has many advantages for the diagnosis and treatment of breast lesions, including accurate localization, minimal invasion, safety and good cosmetology.
6.Viscoat viscoelastic combined with soft corneal contact lens for central corneal perforation
Jun HUANG ; Qiong AI ; Ke SHI ; Qifang JIN ; Xinbang MAO ; Lu SHI
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2017;37(4):338-340
Objective To investigate the clinical effects of the Viscoat viscoelastic combined with soft corneal contact lens for central corneal perforation.Methods Six cases were collected and treated with corneal local debridement of which diameter were less than 2.0 mm.Six cases received Viscoat viscoelastic injection into their anterior chamber.And then soft corneal contact lens were worn.The curative effect indicators such as patients' symptom,visual acuity,slit lamp examination,intraocular pressure,confocal microscope and corneal endothelial cell counts were recorded in the follow-up periods.Results All the cases were healed with the recovery time of 1 month to 2 months;After treatment,the best corrected visual acuity of patients were increased to 0.6-0.8 and average corneal endothelial cell count was (3415.5 ±279.5)mm-2.No obvious scar was left in the cornea and no serious complicatious occurred during treatment.Conclusion For traumatic corneal central perforation with diameter is 2.0 mm or less can be treated with Viscoat viscoelastic combined with soft corneal contact lens.This therapy is worthy of popularize since it's satisfied prognosis and less economic burden.
7.Compound danshen injection regulated the expression of AQP3 in the human amnion epithelium cells through JNK signal pathway.
Jing-Jing WANG ; Ying HUA ; Qing-Feng ZHOU ; Ai-Lan XIE ; Xue-Qiong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine 2014;34(8):931-935
OBJECTIVETo explore the role of Compound Danshen Injection (CDI) in regulating the expression of aquaporin 3 (AQP3) in human amnion epithelium cells (hAECs), and to study the relation between c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) signal pathway and AQP3.
METHODShAECs were isolated and primarily cultured from term pregnancy with normal amniotic fluid volume and from term pregnancy with oligohydramnios, and then hAECs were further divided into four groups, i.e., the blank control group (A), the SP600125 group (B), the CDI group (C), and the SP600125 +CDI group (D). The cell viability was measured by cell counting kit-8 assay (CCK-8). The expression of total JNK, phosphorylated JNK, and AQP3 were determined by Western blot.
RESULTS(1) In hAECs with normal AFV or with oligohydramnios: There was no statistical difference in the cell viability or the expression of total JNK among the 4 groups (P > 0.05). But there was statistical difference in the expression of p-JNK (P < 0.05). Compared with A group, the expression of p-JNK was obviously down-regulated in B group, but obviously up-regulated in C group (P < 0.05). The expression of p-JNK was significantly lower in D group than in C group, but higher than that in A group or B group (P < 0.05).The AQP3 expression in the hAECs with normal amniotic fluid volume of C group and D group were higher than that in the A group (P < 0.05). However, there was no statistical difference in the AQP3 expression between C group and D group (P > 0.05). In hAECs with oligohydramnios, the expression of AQP3 obviously decreased in B group, but up-regulated in C group (both P < 0.05). The expression of AQP3 was lower in D group than in C group, but higher than in B group (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONCDI could regulate the AQP3 expression in hAECs with oligohydramnios via activating the JNK signal pathway.
Amnion ; cytology ; drug effects ; Aquaporin 3 ; metabolism ; Cells, Cultured ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Epithelial Cells ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Female ; Humans ; JNK Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases ; metabolism ; MAP Kinase Signaling System ; physiology
8.Effect of cadmium on blood pressure and contractile activity of isolated aortic muscle in rabbits.
Ai-Hong LI ; Tian-de HOU ; Fang CHENG ; Jing ZHANG ; Ying TANG ; Rui-Qiong WANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2006;24(11):666-668
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9.A investigation of pathogenic Yersinia enterocolitica infection in children with diarrhea under 5 years of age in western Yunnan
DUAN Biao ; ZHENG Yong ; DUAN Ran ; HONG Mei ; AI Zhi-qiong ; XIAO Meng ; WANG Xin
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(2):136-
Abstract: Objective To investigate the prevalence and pathogenic characteristics of Yersinia enterocolitica infection in children with diarrhea under 5 years of age in western Yunnan, and to provide a basis for the prevention and treatment of infectious diarrhea in children. Methods Feces were collected from under five-year-old children with diarrhea in the First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University from 2020 to 2021. Clinical information of the cases was also collected. Yersinia enterocolitica was isolated from the samples after cold enrichment on selective culture plates, and the pathogenic characteristics of Yersinia enterocolitica were analyzed by biological type and serotype and virulence gene detection. Results A total of 397 feces were collected. Seven strains of Yersinia enterocolitica were isolated in three samples, and the prevalence of Yersinia enterocolitica infection was 0.76% (3/397). Among the three positive samples, two Yersinia frederiksenii or Yersinia intermedia were isolated in specimen No. 212 , and five Yersinia enterocolitica were detected in specimens No. 24 and 226. Two Yersinia enterocolitica isolated from one sample were biological type 1A, and the virulence gene test results were ail-/ystA-/ ystB+ /yadA-/virF-, which were non-pathogenic Yersinia enterocolitica. Three Yersinia enterocolitica isolated from the other sample were biological type 3, serotype O∶3 (rfbc+), and virulence gene detection results were ail+/ystA+/ystB-/yadA+ /virF+, which were pathogenic Yersinia enterocolitica. While pathogenic Yersinia enterocolitica was detected from feces of children with diarrhea at 11 months of age with a infection rate of 0.50%(2/397). Conclusion Sporadic infection of pathogenic Yersinia enterocolitica was found in under five-year-old children in western Yunnan Province. It is necessary to strengthen the monitoring and research of Yersinia enterocolitica.
10.Mechanism of electroacupuncture treating detrusor-bladder neck dyssynergia after suprasacral spinal cord injury by proteomics
Liya TANG ; Qirui QU ; Jincan LIU ; Ming XU ; Lu ZHOU ; Qiong LIU ; Kun AI
Digital Chinese Medicine 2025;8(2):267-278
Objectives:
To elucidate the potential mechanisms of electroacupuncture (EA) in restoring detrusor-bladder neck dyssynergia (DBND) following suprasacral spinal cord injury (SSCI).
Methods:
A total of 52 specific pathogen-free (SPF) grade famale Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats (10 – 12 weeks, 250 – 280 g) were randomly assigned to either a sham group (n = 12) or a spinal cord injury model group (n = 40). In the model group, DBND was induced through Hassan Shaker spinal cord transection at T10 level, with 24 rats meeting inclusion criteria and subsequently randomized into DBND group (n = 12) and EA intervention group (DBND + EA group, n = 12). After spinal shock recovery (day 19 after modeling), DBND + EA group received EA treatment at Ciliao (BL32), Zhongji (RN3), and Sanyinjiao (SP6) acupoints for 20 min per session at 10/50 Hz frequencies, once daily for 10 d. Sham and DBND groups received anesthesia only without EA intervention. On day 29 post-modeling, all rats underwent urodynamic assessments, followed by hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining, tandem mass tag (TMT) proteomics, and Western blot (WB) analysis of detrusor and bladder neck tissues. Differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were defined as proteins with P < 0.05, unique peptides ≥ 2, and fold change > 1.2 or < 0.83. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis was performed using KOBAS 3.0 (P < 0.01), and protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks were analyzed using Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes/Proteins (STRING) 11.5 and Cytoscape 3.9.1.
Results:
Compared with sham group, DBND group showed significantly elevated leak point pressure (LPP) and maximum cystometric capacity (MCC) (both P < 0.01). EA treatment significantly reduced both LPP and MCC compared with DBND group (P < 0.01 and P < 0.05, respectively). HE staining revealed that EA reduced detrusor fibrosis and improved bladder neck inflammation. TMT proteomics identified 30 overlapping DEPs in detrusor and 59 overlapping DEPs in bladder neck when comparing DBND + EA/DBND groups with sham group. In detrusor tissue, KEGG analysis revealed 10 significantly enriched pathways (P < 0.01), including mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway. PPI analysis showed 22 of 30 DEPs were interconnected. In bladder neck tissue, 14 pathways were significantly enriched (P < 0.01), including relaxin signaling pathway, with 51 of 59 DEPs showing interconnections. Both TMT and WB validations demonstrated that compared with sham controls, DBND rats exhibited upregulated collagen type IV alpha 2 chain (Col4a2) and downregulated guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(z) subunit alpha (Gnaz) in detrusor tissue, while EA treatment normalized both proteins (both P < 0.05). In bladder neck tissue, DBND rats showed decreased expression of smoothelin (Smtn) and calcium-activated potassium channel subunit beta-1 (Kcnmb1) compared with sham controls (both P < 0.01), which were both upregulated following EA treatment (P < 0.01 and P < 0.05, respectively).
Conclusion
EA restores detrusor-bladder neck coordination in DBND through dual-target mechanisms. In detrusor tissue, EA modulates contraction via extracellular matrix remodeling, cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) signaling pathway regulation, and enhanced adenosine triphosphate (ATP) biosynthesis mediated by neurotransmitters. In bladder neck tissue, EA promotes relaxation by maintaining contractile phenotypes, reducing fibrosis, suppressing smooth muscle excitation, and regulating presynaptic neurotransmitter release. These findings provide mechanistic insights into EA's therapeutic role in managing DBND.