1.Study on the role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator-1α in remifentanil against hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury
Lingli CHEN ; Xiufang LI ; Quanshui HAO ; Xihua ZHANG
Organ Transplantation 2025;16(2):246-255
Objective To explore the role and mechanism of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator-1α (PGC-1α) in remifentanil (REM) resistance to hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (HIRI). Methods Forty SD rats were randomly divided into sham surgery group, HIRI group, HIRI+REM group, HIRI+PGC-1α inhibitor SR-18292 (HIRI+SR-18292) group and HIRI+REM+SR-18292 group, 8 rats in each group. HIRI rat models were constructed using non-invasive arterial clip occlusion method, and REM or SR-18292 were intravenously injected before surgery. The liver function indicators and liver tissue adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels in the serum of rats were detected by assay kits. The activity levels of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes Ⅲ and Ⅳ (COX-Ⅲ, COX-Ⅳ) in rat liver tissue were assessed by colorimetric methods. The pathological changes in rat liver tissue were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress-related indicators in rat liver tissue were measured using the fluorescent probe (DCFH-DA) method and colorimetric methods. The mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copies and the expression levels of PGC-1α, nuclear respiratory factor-1 (NRF-1) and mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM) messenger RNA (mRNA) in rat liver tissue were quantified by real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). And the protein expression levels of PGC-1α, NRF-1 and TFAM in rat liver tissue were assessed by Western blotting. Results Compared with the sham group, rats in the HIRI group showed increased pathological scores and hepatic cell necrosis in liver tissue, elevated levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in serum, and increased levels of ROS and malondialdehyde (MDA) in liver tissue. Additionally, there was a decrease in ATP content and the activity levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), COX-Ⅲ and COX-Ⅳ in liver tissue, as well as a decrease in mtDNA copies and the expression levels of PGC-1α, NRF-1 and TFAM mRNA and protein (all P<0.05). Compared with the HIRI group, rats in the HIRI+REM group exhibited decreased pathological scores and hepatic cell necrosis, reduced levels of serum ALT and AST, and decreased levels of ROS and MDA in liver tissue. There was also an increase in ATP content and the activity levels of SOD, GSH-Px, COX-Ⅲ and COX-Ⅳ in liver tissue, as well as an increase in mtDNA copies and the expression levels of PGC-1α, NRF-1 and TFAM mRNA and protein (all P<0.05). In contrast, rats in the HIRI+SR-18292 group showed increased pathological scores and hepatic cell necrosis, elevated levels of serum ALT and AST, and increased levels of ROS and MDA in liver tissue. There was a decrease in ATP content and the activity levels of SOD, GSH-Px, COX-Ⅲ and COX-Ⅳ in liver tissue, as well as a decrease in mtDNA copies and the expression levels of PGC-1α, NRF-1 and TFAM mRNA and protein (all P<0.05). Compared with the HIRI+REM group, rats in the HIRI+REM+SR-18292 group had increased pathological scores and hepatic cell necrosis, elevated levels of serum ALT and AST, and increased levels of ROS and MDA in liver tissue. There was a decrease in ATP content and the activity levels of SOD, GSH-Px, COX-Ⅲ and COX-Ⅳ in liver tissue, as well as a decrease in mtDNA copies and the expression levels of PGC-1α, NRF-1 and TFAM mRNA and protein (all P<0.05). Conclusions PGC-1α plays a role in regulating the process of REM resistance to HIRI by promoting mitochondrial biogenesis and reducing the levels of oxidative stress.
2.Study on SIRT1-NLRP3 axis-mediated pyroptosis in the role of remifentanil against liver ischemia-reperfusion injury
Xiufang LI ; Quanshui HAO ; Xiong GAO ; Lijuan YOU ; Ling QIN ; Yaohua WU ; Xihua ZHANG
Organ Transplantation 2024;15(6):895-902
Objective To investigate the role and mechanism of silent information regulator 1(SIRT1)-NOD-like receptor protein 3(NLRP3)axis in the effect of remifentanil against ischemia-reperfusion injury(IRI)in rat livers.SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation group(sham group),IRI group,IRI+remifentanil pretreatment group(IRI+RPC group),IRI+SIRT1 inhibitor EX-527 group(IRI+EX-527 group)and IRI+RPC+EX-527 group,with 8 rats in each group.The levels of serum alanine aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),interleukin(IL)-1β and IL-18 of rats in each group were detected.The liver tissue pathology was observed.The apoptosis rate of hepatocytes in rats was detected.The expressions of SIRT1,NLRP3,cleaved cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase-1(Cleaved Caspase-1)and Gasdermin D(GSDMD)proteins in rat liver tissue were detected.Results Compared with the sham group,the liver tissue pathological score and hepatocyte apoptosis rate of rats in the IRI group were increased,the serum ALT,AST,LDH,IL-1β,and IL-18 levels were increased,the relative expression of SIRT1 protein in liver tissue was decreased,and the relative expression of NLRP3,Cleaved Caspase-1,and GSDMD proteins were increased(all P<0.05).Compared with the IRI group,the liver tissue pathological score and hepatocyte apoptosis rate of rats in the IRI+RPC group were decreased,the serum ALT,AST,LDH,IL-1β,and IL-18 levels were decreased,the relative expression of SIRT1 protein in liver tissue was increased,and the relative expression of NLRP3,Cleaved Caspase-1,and GSDMD proteins were decreased;the liver tissue pathological score and hepatocyte apoptosis rate of rats in the IRI+EX-527 group were increased,the ALT,AST,LDH,IL-1β,and IL-18 levels were increased,the relative expression of SIRT1 protein in liver tissue was decreased,and the relative expression of NLRP3,Cleaved Caspase-1,and GSDMD proteins were increased(all P<0.05).Compared with the IRI+RPC group,the liver tissue pathological score and hepatocyte apoptosis rate in the IRI+RPC+EX-527 group were increased,the levels of ALT,AST,LDH,IL-1β,and IL-18 were increased,the relative expression of SIRT1 protein in liver tissue was decreased,and the relative expression of NLRP3,Cleaved Caspase-1,and GSDMD proteins were increased(all P<0.05).Conclusions SIRT1 may participate in the regulation of remifentanil against rat liver IRI by inhibiting NLRP3 mediated cell pyroptosis.
3.Pathogen isolation and whole-genome sequence analysis of human adenovirus type 55 outbreak on plateaus
Wenbo WANG ; Yuan LIU ; Yifan ZHOU ; Liangqi GU ; Xuelian ZHANG ; Lin ZHANG ; Maomao CHEN ; Xianjun YANG ; Ziying ZOU ; Ping GUO ; Wei QIU ; Xiaobing HU ; Quanshui FAN
Military Medical Sciences 2017;41(6):453-456
Objective To investigate the variation characteristics of adenovirus type 55 (HAdV-B55) gene on plateaus.Methods Throat swabs were collected from HAdV-B55 infected patients and used for virus isolation in HEp-2 cells.The whole-genome sequence was obtained by PCR and sequencing.HAdV-B55 gene sequence was blast with the previously reported virus.Results HAdV-B55 strains were isolated from throat swabs, which were named LS89/Tibet/2016.The whole-genome sequence was obtained and submitted to GenBank with the accession number of KY002683.No large fragment gene recombination was found between this HAdV-B55 strain and previous strains, and the sequence similarity with QS-DLL strain was 99.9%.Conclusion This study provides more information for the evolution patterns of adenovirus 55 and will contribute to the prevention and control of HAdV-B55 infection in the future.
4.Molecular characteristics of the full-length genome of dengue serotype 1 virus strains isolated from dengue fever cases in Sino-Myanmar border region in Yunnan Province, China
Tingsong HU ; Hailin ZHANG ; Yonghua LIU ; Songmiao XU ; Huachang LI ; Bo DENG ; Xiaoxiong YIN ; Ying HUANG ; Fuqiang ZHANG ; Quanshui FAN
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2017;33(6):473-480
We investigated the molecular characteristics of the full-length genome of 14 dengue serotype 1 virus (DENV-1)strains isolated in Sino-Myanmar border region in Yunnan Province,China during 2013-2015.Isolation of dengue virus was using C6/36 cell culture method.Viral RNA was extracted from virus isolates,and then the full-length genome was amplified by RT-PCR.The homology and phylogenetic analysis was made on the nucleotide and deduced amino acid sequences by bioinformatics software including ClastalX1.83 and MEGA6 etc.Results showed that fourteen strains of DENV-1 isolated from dengue fever cases,of these,9 strains from Ruili City of Dehong Prefecture,3 from Lincang Prefecture,2 from Kunming City.RT-PCR and sequencing indicated that the full-length genes (10 735 nt) of 14 DENV-1 strains were obtained,and their open reading frame (95-10 271) were coded 3 392 amino acid residues.The genotypes of DENV-1 were revealed by homology and phylogenetic analysis based on structural and non-structural proteins.Thirteen were genotype Ⅰ (G-Ⅰ) (7 from indigenous cases in Ruili and Lincang and 6 from imported case from Myanmar to Ruili,Lincang and Kunming),and 1 G-Ⅲ from imported case from India to Kunming.The phylogenic analysis indicated that the 13 isolates from Yunnan divided into 2 phylogenic subgroups,and they had a closer genetic relationship with the strains isolated from Southeast Asia.The gene sequences of the 13 G-Ⅰ strains have been acquired,the rate of their nucleotide homology and amino acid homology were 97.02 %-100 % and 98.78 %100 % respectively.Compared with 6 strains from Southeast Asia,nucleotide homology and amino acid homology were 96.53%-99.53% and 97.33%-100% respectively.Compared with prototype strain (US_Hawaii) of DENV-1,nucleotide homology and amino acid homology were 93.76%-94.45 % and 95.86 %-96.91% respectively.Compared with US_Hawaii strain,there were 44 and 150 different sites in amino acid of structural and non-structural proteins,respectively.The G-1 of DENV-1 have been popular in Sino-Myanmar border region in Yunnan,2013-2015.They have genetic diversity but multiple transmission sources were from Myanmar,and should strengthen control cross-border spread of dengue fever in this region.It is necessary to further study that change of the amino acid sites of Yunnan strains of DENV-1 is related to its antigenicity and pathogenicity.
5.Detection and identification of a new bat bocavirus species in Yunnan
Xingyu LI ; Gang CHEN ; Lele XIA ; Weiguo ZHOU ; Lin XU ; Jing YU ; Wei QIU ; Fuqiang ZHANG ; Quanshui FAN ; Changchun TU ; Tingsong HU ; Biao HE
Military Medical Sciences 2016;40(3):207-212,233
Objective To discover more novel bat viruses and molecularly characterize bat-borne bocavirus diversity in Yunnan.Methods Twenty-six Aselliscus stoliczkanus were sampled in Jinghong , Yunnan, and subjected to viral metagenomic analysis.Specific PCR was used to detect any bocavirus in these samples based on the metagenomic result , while full genome was amplified and compared with other bocaviruses .Results and Conclusion Totally, 3 of the 26 (11.5%) bats were positive for bocavirus, the full genome of which contained 5203 nucleotides and could encode NS1, NP and VP1/VP2 proteins.Phylogenetic analysis showed that this virus shared up to 58.7% and 53.3% amino acid identities with canine bocavirus 1 and canine minute virus .According to ICTV criteria (85%amino acid sequence identity ) on a new species of bocavirus , this virus could be a novel species within genus Bocaparvovirus .This study provides important data to better understand viral diversity in bats and to uncover the relationship between bocavirus and its hosts .
6.Research on relationship between social support and subjective well-being of labor workers in Shenzhen
Jianjun TANG ; Jinhong LIU ; Quanshui ZHANG ; Yuehu HOU ; Fang YUAN ; Haiyun SU ; Man WANG ; Yanxiang LIN ; Xiuliang DENG ; Jiubo ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(8):743-745
Objective To study the relationship between social support and subjective well-being(SWB) of labor workers.Methods 1038 labor workers in Shenzhen were evaluated by subjective well-being scale for Chinese citizen (SWBS-CC), social support rating scale ( SSRS ).Results There was no significant difference in SWB between male and female( ( 63.51 ± 11.03 ) vs ( 63.22 ± 12.02 ), t = 0.389, P > 0.05 ).The 30 ~ 49 age group's score was significantly higher than the 16 ~29 age group's( (62.80 ± 11.80) vs (64.54 ± 11.28), t=2.21, P < 0.05 ).The married group's score was significantly higher than the unmarried group's ( (62.50 ± 12.18)vs (64.27 ± 10.80 ), t= 2.44, P < 0.05 ).Social support was significant positively correlative with subjective well-being ( r=0.075 ~0.391, P<0.05), except support availability was not correlative with both subscales.Subjective support, support availability and objective support were significantly positive predictions of SWB, meanwhile subjective support was the biggest( β =0.297).Conclusion Subjective well-being of the labor workers in Shenzhen have significant relationship with age and social support.To increase the emotional support for the labor workers could possibly help to improve their subjective well-being.
7.Study of detecting minute rabbit liver VX2 tumor with sonovue
Xuehao GONG ; Jiating ZHANG ; Quanshui LI ; Zhengyi LI ; Weizong LIU ; Shenghua CHEN ; Zhijian CHENG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2010;(z1):49-51
Objective To assess the diagnostic performance of real-time contrast-enhanced ultra-sound Sonovuein diagnosing minute rabbit liver VX 2 tumors with diameter ≤10.0 mm.Methods Thir-ty New Zealand white rabbits inoculated with VX 2 tumor ( left, right lobe of each ) were examined by two-di-mensional ultrasound and CEUS .The contrast enhanced mode of small rabbit liver VX 2 tumors in different phase was observed and tumor in the rabbit's liver was pathologically verified .The diagnostic performances of two-dimensional US and CEUS in detecting the rabbit VX 2 tumors were analyzed and compared .Results Thirty-nine tumors were pathologically verified .The detection rates of small tumors by CEUS and two-di-mensional US were 12.8% and 79.5%, respectively , yielded significantly higher than that of 2-D US. Conclusion Real-time CEUS significantly improves the detection rates of small rabbit VX 2 liver tumors less than 10.0 mm in diameter .
8.Molecular characteristics of the hemagglutinin genes of avian influenza virus subtype H5N1 in the boundary region of Yunnan province
Conghua YE ; Wendong ZHANG ; Jianling SONG ; Quanshui FAN ; Yingguo ZHANG ; Fuqiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2010;(2):101-106
To elucidate the molecular characteristics of the hemagglutinin (HA) genes of H5N1 subtype of avian influenza viruses in the boundary region of Yunnan province. Of 420 samples were collected from the foreign poultry in boundary region of Yunnan province during 2003 to 2008 and these samples were subjected to screening by H5/N1 subtype-specific and multiplex RT-PCR. testing. The HA genes of H5N1 viruses from positive samples were amplified by RT-PCR and cloned into vector pMD18 T for subsequent sequencing. The alignment with sequences of the known reference strains and phylogenetic analysis were then performed. The genes from 21 representative positive samples with 4 different sequences at the cleavage site were obtained and all of them possessed the molecular characteristic of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. The mutation of key amino acids had been found among receptor-binding sites, potential glycosylation sites and neutralizing epitopes.-Phylogenetic analysis showed those positive samples could be divided into 5 distinct clades, including clade 1, 2.4. 2.3.2, 2.3.4 and 7. It is evident that H5N1 viruses from the foreign boundary region of Yunnan province in 2003 to 2008 show genetic divergence and clade 2,3,4 is the dominant clade in this region.
9.Value of ultrasound in detection of malignant foci among multiple thyroid nodules
Xia ZOU ; Quanshui LI ; Jiating ZHANG ; Hui SU ; Shenghua CHEN ; Guoqiang GUO ; Jian JIANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2009;25(10):1777-1780
Objective To probe the value of ultrasound in detection of malignant foci among multiple thyroid nodules. Methods Ultrasonograms of 83 patients with pathologically confirmed thyroid cancer combined with benign nodules were analyzed.Results Among 83 patients of thyroid carcinoma, 89 malignant and 87 benign nodules were detected with ultrasound. Significant differences of two-dimensional ultrasounic signs including low echoes, border fuzzy, micro-calcification and rear echo attenuation were found bteween malignant and benign nodules (P<0.01). There were significant differences in the grade Ⅱ, Ⅲ blood flow between malignant and benign ones (P<0.01). Of 89 malignant nodules, small thyroid carcinoma with diameter ≤1 cm accounted for 52.81% (47/89), and ultrasound diagnostic rate of all cancer nodules was 67.42% (60/89).Conclusion Ultrasounic characteristics including low echoes, border fuzzy, micro-calcification, rear echo attenuation and internal rich blood flow contribute to differentiate the thyroid microcarcinoma from multinodules.In particular, the microcarcinoma should not be ignored.
10.Ultrasonic visualization of splenic autotransplant survival and growth following traumatic splenic rupture
Zhengyi LI ; Quanshui LI ; Jiating ZHANG ; Minjie ZHANG ; Jian FENG ; Weizong LIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2008;12(53):10575-10578
BACKGROUND: Splenic autotransplantation has been presently involved in the treatment of traumatic splenic rupture. Yhere have been retoorts regarding nuclein examination and immunologic test used to monitor splenic autotransplant. But little is known about ultrasonic visualization for follow up of splenic autotransplant. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the value of ultrasonography in monitoring splenic autotransplant survival and growth. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: The present retrospective case analysis Was performed at the Department of Ultrasonography. Shenzhen Second People's Hospital between January 2000 and December 2004.PARTICIPANTS:Eighteen patients undergoing splenectomy and suffering from traumatic splenic rupture,13 males and 5 females. aged 20-42 years, were included for this study. METHODS: Non-injured autologous splenic tissue was prepared into thin sections with an area of(2-4)cm×(1-3)cm and a thickness of≤0.5 cm. And transplanted into the greater omentum with abundant vessels in patients undergoing splenectomy.A1118 patients received ultrasonography at 3,6,and 12 months after splenic transplantation, and were subjected to spleen imaging with99Tcm-heat damaged red blood cells. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Nuclein examination of splenic autotransplant survival and growth. RESULTS: Splenic autotransplants survived and gradually grew in 14 of 18 patients. Splenic autotransplants exhibited low level echo similar to normal spleen, regular contour, clear boundary, and visible internal blood flow signal. Splenic autotransplants were not found growing in 4 patients with accessory spleen. CONCLUSION: Ultrasonography can precisely monitor splenic autotransplant survival and growth.

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