1.Advances in the Anandamide
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2001;28(2):152-155
Anandamide (N-arachidonoylethanolamide), an arachidonic acid derivative, is an endogenous ligand for cannabinoid receptors, which are m embers of the G protein (Gi)-coupled receptors family. Ananamide is mainly foun d in central nervous system, immune system and uterus etc and mimics most of the effects of (-)Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinoid [(-)Δ9-THC], a psyco active derivative of marijuana. Fatty-acid amide hydrolase (FAAH), which is inv olved in hydrolyzing anandamide to arachidonic acid and ethanolamide, may quickl y regulate level of anandamide in vivo.
2.Chemical constituents of medicinal fungus Shiraia bambusicola
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(08):-
Objective To study the chemical constituents of the medicinal fungus Shiraia bambusicola.Methods Chromatography on silica column and preparative HPLC were used to purify the compounds;Spectroscopic methods including 1H-NMR,13CNMR,and MS were used to elucidate their structures.Results Nine compounds were isolated and identified as 3,6,8-trihydroxy-l-methylxanthone(1),3,8-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-1-methylxanthone(2),2,3,6,8-tetrahydroxy-l-methylxanthone(3),3,4,6,8-tetrahydroxy-l-methylxanthone(4),pregn5(10)-en-3?,17?,20?-triol(5),macrosphelide A(6),(+)-griseofulvin(7),griseophenone A(8),and 11,11′-dideoxyverticillin A(9).Conclusion Compounds 1-9 are obtained from the fungus S.bambusicola for the first time.
3.The Anomalies of Thoracic Skeleton in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease
Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;0(10):-
Objective To study the radiographic findings of anomalies of thoracic skeletion in patients with congenital heart disease.Methods Frontal and lateral chest films of 252 cases with congenital heart disease proved by operation were reviewed.Results The skeletal anomalies in 8 cases including generalized sternal prominence,sternal bowing,pouter pigeon breast,hemivertebrae and butterfly vertebrae of thoracic spine,and deformities of ribs were discovered.Conclusion The skeleton anomalies which are divided into primary and secondary types often occur in patients with congenital heart disease.
4.Human telomerase reverse transcriptase gene-transfected effects on biological characteristics of Schwann cells
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2015;(14):2250-2254
BACKGROUND:Studies have shown that genetical y modified Schwann cel s can survive for a longer time in vivo, and promote nerve regeneration and functional recovery. OBJECTIVE:To transfect human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) gene into rat Schwann cel s cultured in vitro via PLXSN vector, and to detect the telomerase activity and biological characteristics of Schwann cel s. METHODS:Schwann cel s from Wistar rats were cultured in vitro and transfected by PLXSN vector with (hTERT group) or without hTERT (empty vector group). Normal Schwann cel s were selected as control group. RT-PCR and western blot methods were used to detect the hTERT protein and mRNA levels in Schwann cel s, and flow cytometry was used to measure the cel cycle distribution. Cel growth was observed by cel growth curve and MTT colorimetric method. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:At 48 hours after transfection, the mRNA and protein expressions of hTERT were remarkably seen in Schwann cel s. Compared with the control and empty vector groups, the cel s grew faster, the number of cel s at G 0/G 1 Schwann cel s cultured in vitro. phase was reduced, but the number of S phase cel s was increased in the hTERT group (P<0.05). These findings indicate that PLXSN vector-mediated hTERT transfection of Schwann cel s can significantly improve the activity of telomerase in Schwann cel s as wel as promote the proliferation of Schwann cells cultured in vitro.
5.Inhibitory effects of calmodulin antagonist EBB on cultured fibroblast
Weimin LIU ; Shixuan ZHAO ; Jie-Wen LIU ;
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1986;0(05):-
Inhibitory effects of the O - ( 1 - ethoxvl - butyl ) berbarmine (EBB) on cultured fibroblast was studied by observating calmodulin (CaM ) content of cultured fibroblast with ELISA and DNA content at each phase of cell cycle with flow - cvtometerv. The CaM con-tent in the test group . compared to control . decreased markedly and DNA content increased significantly in the G0+Gi phase but reduced in the S phase. These results suggested that inhibitory mechanism of EBB on fibroblast proliferation may be closely related to CaM decrease in cells.
6.Holistic Teaching Mode Reform of diagnostics of 7-year Program Clinical Medicine
Xiaomin LIU ; Weimin LI ; Hong BO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2005;0(06):-
There are many practical problems to be solved in 7-year program teaching.The whole teaching thought should be widened further.With practical experiences of diagnostics teaching for 7-year program students for many years,we have summed up the results of 7-year program teaching reform.Appling to the holistic teaching mode reform of diagnostics of 7-year program,we have attained the first step achievements.
7.Neuroprotective mechanism of Donepezil in hippocampus of mice with vascular dementia
Suqin FAN ; Heyu LIU ; Weimin YANG
Journal of Clinical Neurology 1997;0(06):-
Objective To probe the neuroprotective mechanism of Donepezil in hippocampus of mice with vascular dementia(VD).Methods The mice were subjected for reperfusion repeatedly on bio-lateral common carotid arteries by repeatedly clipping and injected sodium nitroprusside into the abdominal cavity to establish the imitative VD rat models.Then Donepezil was given by intragastric administration.The behavioral abnormalities were investigated by Y-type maze test.The expressions of N-methy1-D-aspartate receptor subunit proteins(NR1)in neuron of hippocampus were observed by immunohistochemistry technique,and the activities of glutathione peroxidase(GSH-PX)and catalase(CAT)were measured with dithio-bis-nitrobenzoic acid(DTNB)and ultraviolet spectrophotometry(UV)methods,respectively.Results Compared with VD control group,the performance records of learning and memory in Donepezil group were better(all P
8.Effect of Atorvastatin on the level of serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and nitric oxide in patients with acute cerebral infarction
Weimin LIU ; Xiaowu YANG ; Hongbing ZHOU
Journal of Clinical Neurology 1992;0(01):-
Objective To study the effect of Atorvastatin on the level of serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP) and nitric oxide(NO) in patients with acute cerebral infartion(ACI). Methods 60 patients with ACI were randomly divided into the Atorvastatin therapy group (n=30) and the conventional therapy group (n=30). At the basic of conventional therapy, the Atorvastatin therapy group was treated with Atorvastatin 20 mg/d. Both groups were treated for 14 consecutive days. The levels of serum hs-CRP and NO were measured and the scores of neurological deficit (NDS) were evaluated before and after treatment. Results The levels of serum hs-CRP in both two groups after 14 d treatment were significantly lower than those before treatment ( all P
9.Imaging identification of stent fracture with drug eluting stent
Jian LIU ; Xiujuan ZHAO ; Weimin WANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 1993;0(02):-
Objective To identify stent fracture by revision of coronary artery angiography and intravascular ultrasound(IVUS) images.Methods Stent fracture has been implicated as a cause of drug-eluting stent failure.IVUS is more likely to identify stent failure(including stent fracture) when compared with angiography.We analysed retrospectively 2 021 cases of angiography and 183 cases of IVUS.Results Six fractures were found in 3 patients by angiography and five of these fractures were confirmed by IVUS in 2 patients.All stent fractures occurred in sirolimus-eluting stents in less than one year after implantation.Angiography analysis showed that 4 stent fractures were complete transverse linear fracture with stent displacement.IVUS analysis showed that 3 stent fractures were complete and 2 were partial fracture.One fracture site was found at the overlapping point of stents and one was found with coronary aneurysm.Conclusion Angiography and IVUS are helpful to identify stent fracture.IVUS can help to understand the possible mechanisms of stent fracture.
10.Coronary artery aneurysm and its clinical analysis
Zhonghong LI ; Weimin YI ; Youwen LIU
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 1993;0(02):-
Objective To study the incidence of coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) in patients under coronary angiography (CAG), its clinic features and prognosis Methods Retrospective studies were conducted of the clinical features, treatment and outcome of 2?876 patients under CAG Results Among the 2?876 patients, 26 had CAA, the total incidence of CAA was 0 904% Among these patients, 14 had myocardial infarction, and 24 had narrowing coronary artery (stenosis≥50%) Among the 26 cases of CAA, 20 ateries had thrombosis No CAA had ruptured Conclusion The incidence of CAA in the studied CAG population was 0 904%, CAA could be responsible for myocardial ischemia and myocardial infarction