1.Iron deposition increases the apoptosis of PC12 cells and expression of glyceraldehy de-3-phosphate dehy-drogenase
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2016;29(8):818-821
[Abstract ] Objective As an important metal element, iron is involved in a variety of life activities.This study was to inves-tigate the effect of iron deposition on the apoptosis of PC12 cells and the expression of glyceraldehyde de-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH). Methods PC12 cells were incubated with FeCl3 at 50, 100, and 500 μmol/L for the establishment of an iron deposi-tion cell model.The proliferation of the PC12 cells was measured with the CCK-8 method, their apoptosis determined by TUNEL, the expressions of GAPDH mRNA and protein detected by quantitative real-time PCR and Western blot respectively, and the level of GAP-DH in the nuclei measured by immunofluorescence assay. Results Compared with the normal control group, the proliferation rate of the PC12 cells was decreased in the 50μmol/L FeCl3 group (100%vs [77.13 ±3.9]%, P>0.05) and significantly in the 100 and 500 μmol/L groups ([66.19 ±3.37]% and [13.84 ±0.43]%) (P<0.05).In comparison with the control, the expression of GAPDH mRNA was up-regulated in the 50 μmol group (1.00 ±0.00 vs 1.42 ±0.03, P>0.05) and remarkably in the 100 and 500μmol/L groups (1.93 ±0.07 and 2.33 ±0.15) (P<0.05), while that of GAPDH protein down-regulated in the 50μmol group (1.00 ± 0.00 vs 0.94 ±0.11, P>0.05) and markedly elevated in the 100 and 500 μmol/L groups ( 1.45 ±0.13 and 1.79 ±0.07 ) ( P<0.05) .After iron deposition, GAPDH transferred from the cytoplasm to the nuclei of the PC12 cells and nuclear accumulation was observed. Conclusion Iron deposition increases the apoptosis of PC12 cells, which may be related to the up-regulated expression of GAPDH in the nuclei.
2.Diffusion tensor imaging study of hind-limb ischemia model on rabbit
Xiangzhu ZENG ; Xuan LI ; Ruohui YU ; Chen LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2010;44(2):207-212
Objective To explore the application of diffusion tensor imaging in the assessment of ischemic muscle in hind-limb ischemia model of rabbit. Methods Excision of femoral artery in unilateral hind limb was done in 14 New Zealand white rabbits and ischemic model were established in 12 rabbits. Three (12 rabbits),10(10 rabbits) ,28(7 rabbits),56(5 rabbits) days after the model establishment, DTI scan was performed on bilateral hind limbs in each of the models, respectively and, λ_1,λ_2,λ_3, ADC and FA values were measured. Histological analysis was also performed at these time points. Pared t test was used to compare the differences of these indexes in bilateral hind limbs. Results Following femoral artery excision, a rapid ascending of ADC,λ_2,λ_3 values with sharply reduced FA value was observed in ligated hind-limb, which reached maximal on 3 days post-excision (ADC_(ligated)= 1.72±0.16, ADC_(unligated)= 1.53±0.16, t = 6.48, P < 0.01 ; λ_(2 ligated)= 1.70±0.15, λ_(2 unligated)= 1.51±0.06, t=10.87, P < 0.01 ; λ_(3 ligated_ =1.17±0.12, λ_(3 unligated)= 0.88±0.12, t=6.67, P < 0.01 ; FA_(ligated)= 0.24±0.04, FA_(unligated) =0.39±0.03, t = -10.61 ,P <0.01) and histologic analysis revealed the severest muscle damag at that time. Ischemic muscle recovered very slowly during the first 10 day post-excision accompanied with reduction of ADC , λ_2, λ_3 values, however there was also difference of ADC,λ_2, λ_3 values between ligated and nonligated limbs except λ_1 ( ADC_(ligated) = 1.65±0. 16, ADC_(unligated)= 1.50±0.12, t =6.42, P <0.01 ; λ_(2 ligated) = 1.62±0.32, λ_(2 unligated) =1.48±0.31, t=5.09, P < 0.01) ; λ_(3 ligated)= 1.11±0.13, λ_(3 unligated)= 0.85±0.09, t=6.26, P <0. 01;λ_(1 ligated)=2.20±0.21, λ_(1 unligated) =2.18+0.20, t=0.87, P=0.40). After 28 days, ADC and λ_3 returned to normal (ADC_(ligated)= 1.51±0. 16, ADC_(unligated)= 1.55±0.14, t=-1.35, P=0.23 ; λ_(3 ligated) =0.95±0. 10, λ_(3 unligated)= 0.92±0.06, t=1.70, P=0.14), but λ_2 and FA of ligated limb were still different from those of nonligated limb (λ_(2 ligated)= 1.45±0.23, λ_(2 unligated)= 1.52±0. 95, t=-3.56, P=0.012; FA_(ligated)=0.35±0.02, FA_(unligated)=0.40±0.03, t=-3.83, P<0.01). After 56 days, all parameters retuned to normal(ADC_(ligated) =1.57±0.18, ADC_(unligated)=1.58±0.23, t=-0.71, P=0.52; λ_(1 ligated) =2.18±0.18, λ_(1 unligated)=2.24±0.14, t=-0.22, P=0.10; λ_(2 ligated)=1.64±0.13, λ_(2 unligated)=1.59±0.15, t=0.89, P=0.42; λ_(3 ligated)=0.89±0.1,λ_(3 unligated)=0.91±0.07, t=- 1.64,P= 0.18; FA_(ligated)= 0.39±0. 03, FA_(unligated)= 0.41±0.02, t=-0.83, P=0.47). Conclusion DTI is a quantitative and relatively accurate technique to assess time-dependent changes of ischemic muscle in hindlimb ischemia model of rabbit.
3.Perioperative Nursing of Sigmoid Colon Cystoplasty for Neurogenic Bladder after Spinal Cord Diseases
Lijuan GAO ; Xiangzhu DONG ; Xiuhua LI ; Aijuan LIU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2010;16(9):884-886
ObjectiveTo discuss the perioperative nursing of sigmoid colon cystoplasty in neurogenic bladder patients after spinal cord diseases. Methods31 patients with neurogenic bladder due to the spinal cord diseases and received sigmoid colon cystoplasty were reviewed and followed up. ResultsThere were 2 cases complicated with bowel obstruction, 1 case with acute alleosis and 1 case with mycotic infection in bladder after the operation, who were all cured. After discharge, 2 cases lost the follow-up. During the follow-up period of 6 months to 4 years, 29 patients recovered well and kept in self-intermittent catheterization. ConclusionPreoperative psychological nursing and intestinal and bladder preparation, postoperative gastrointestinal and urinary drainage catheters nursing, intermittent catheterization training, regular follow-up and health guiding were the key nursing contents and the important step for ensuring an excellent outcome for the operation.
4.Stem cell tumorigenicity in Balb/c nude mice
Dezhi NIE ; Ying WAN ; Liang BEN ; Yingjun WANG ; Xiangzhu LIU ; Lihui WANG ; Chao LI ; Shidong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(6):888-893
BACKGROUND:Stem celltumorigenicity is a practical issue concerning stability in the clinical application of stem cells. Therefore, it is particularly important to clear whether stem cells have tumorigenic ability or not. Nude mice occupy an increasingly important position in oncology, immunology, and safety evaluation of drugs and biological products.
OBJECTIVE:To observe the tumorigenicity of neural stem cells and mesenchymal stem cells in Balb/c nude immunodeficient mice.
METHODS:Balb/c nude mice were randomly divided into control group, negative group, positive group, neural stem cellgroup and mesenchymal stem cellgroup. HepG-2 cells, RPE cells, passage 4 neural stem cells and mesenchymal stem cells were injected subcutaneously into nude mice from different groups, respectively. After 12 weeks of injection, anatomical observation was performed to detect the tumor formation in the transplantation site. Meanwhile, soft agar colony formation assay was applied to investigate neural stem celland mesenchymal stem cellclone in vitro.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:After 12 weeks of injection, the tumorigenicity study results showed that no tumor developed in the transplantation site in the control group, negative group, neural stem cellgroup and mesenchymal stem cellgroup. Histopathologic examinations also showed no abnormality in these groups. Soft agar colony formation assay showed in soft agar resistance medium, neural stem cells and mesenchymal stem cells did not exhibit clone ability. These findings indicate that neural stem cells and mesenchymal stem cells undergoing short-term passages have no tumorigenic growth.
5.Characteristics of Cerebral Blood Flow and Cerebral Gray Matter in Patients with Mild Alzheimer's Disease Using Voxel-based Method
Xiangzhu ZENG ; Huishu YUAN ; Ying LIU ; Zheng WANG ; Na ZHANG ; Dongsheng FAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2017;25(2):81-85
Purpose Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is lack of objective imaging marker.This study evaluates characteristics of cerebral blood flow (CBF) and gray matter atrophy in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease (AD) by using 3D arterial spin labeling (3D ASL) and thin slice 3D T1 weighted images of voxel-based method (VBM).Materials and Methods Sixteen mild AD patients (mild AD group) and sixteen normal control subjects (control group) were recruited.3D ASL and T1WI SPGR sequences were performed.By using voxel-based method,the whole brain CBF and T1WI images were analyzed.CBF and volume of gray matter were compared between two groups,and correlation analysis was done.Results Compared with control group,CBF hypoperfusion was detected in bilateral precuneus,cunei,middle temporal cortex,superior temporalcortex,left parahippocampal gyrus,left superior temporal pole and right superioroccipital gyrus in mild AD group (t=3.84,Pcorrected<0.05).Compared with control group,gray matter atrophy was found in bilateral hippocampi,amygdalae,superior temporal pole,left parahippocampal gyrus,left inferior temporal cortex in mild AD group (t=4.12,Pcorrected<0.05).There was a correlation in left parahippocampal gyrus and left upper pole of the temporal between changes of CBF and volume of gray matter in mild AD patients (r=0.50,P<0.05).Conclusion Voxel-based VBM and ASL can evaluate AD patients' cerebral atrophy and CBF change in early stage,and there is a correlation between changes of CBF and gray matter atrophy in some overlap areas.
6.Role of Bladderscan in Intermittent Catheterization in Patients with Neurogenic Bladder
Lijuan GAO ; Yanhe JU ; Liyan LIU ; Xiangzhu DONG ; Xiuhua LI ; Limin LIAO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2007;13(7):619-620
Objective To explore the role of Bladderscan in intermittent catheterization in patients with neurogenic bladder. Methods The data from 384 pairs of bladder volume measured with Bladderscan and catheterization methods respectively in 20 patients with neurogenic bladder were statistically analysed. Results The bladder volume were (405.7±119.3) ml and (371.4±122.7) ml from Bladderscan and catheterization respectively(P<0.01). A significant correlation between the two groups of data was demonstrated(r=0.91,P<0.01). Cumulative percentage of the difference between-50 ml and 50 ml was 75.5%. Conclusion Bladderscan may play an important role in the guide for intermittent catheterization in patients with neurogenic bladder.
7.Mechanism of Chinese Medicine Polysaccharide in Treating Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis: A Review
Chenxi FENG ; Ao YIN ; Xiangzhu HOU ; Kaiqing LIU ; Xiangyang LENG ; Yang GAO ; Duoduo XU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(10):264-273
Osteoporosis (OP) and osteoarthritis (OA) are common bone diseases in clinic. OP is a systemic skeletal disease, and OA is a chronic degenerative joint disease with high prevalence and disability rates. With the advent of the aging population, the incidence rate of OA and OP is increasing year by year, and they have become common diseases of the elderly. The quality of life and physical and mental health of patients are severely affected by the above two bone diseases. Chinese medicine has a long history of treating bone diseases, with a good clinical effect on preventing and treating OP, OA, and other bone diseases with few side effects. It is one of the commonly used methods to treat bone diseases. Polysaccharides, as one of the active substances of Chinese medicine, have various pharmacological activities and a wide range of sources with low toxicity, and their effect cannot be ignored. The role of polysaccharides in the treatment of bone diseases has been deeply studied. It has been found that the mechanism of Chinese medicine polysaccharides in treating OP and OA involves multiple levels, targets, and pathways. Through the analysis and summary of the relevant literature on the mechanism of Chinese medicine polysaccharides in treating OP and OA, it was found that Chinese medicine polysaccharides mainly treated OP by regulating the bone dynamic balance between osteoblasts and osteoclasts and affecting bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and bone microstructure. The mechanism of Chinese medicine polysaccharides in the treatment of OA is related to the regulation of chondrocyte growth, the increase in the proteoglycan and collagen content in the cartilage matrix, and the reduction of oxygen free radical content and inflammatory mediator level. This study aimed to further explore the internal relationship among mechanisms of Chinese medicine polysaccharides in the treatment of bone diseases, to provide relevant ideas for the study of Chinese medicine polysaccharides in the treatment of bone diseases.