1.Latest research progress in effects of exercise and nutritional interventions on sarcopenia
Xinrong ZUO ; Minming WU ; Xin LIU ; Xuehong LI ; Rui ZHAO ; Xiumei ZHOU ; Minghui PENG ; Tao LI
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2022;41(4):367-372
Sarcopenia etiology is diverse and the pathogenesis is complex.It is closely related to limited activity, malnutrition and a variety of clinical diseases, which seriously affects the quality of life in the elderly and has become a global common health problem.This review focuses on the literature of non-drug interventions for sarcopenia in the past five years, focusing on the relationship of multimodal exercise, intestinal flora, parenteral nutrition and comprehensive intervention with sarcopenia, in order to provide a new basis for formulating scientific and effective non-drug intervention for sarcopenia.
2.Study on Improvement Effects of Fingolimod on MCAO/R Injury Model Rats
Wanping LI ; Xiaosu HE ; Lei TAO ; Xueping CUI ; Yuan GAO ; Yuan HU ; Xi HUANG ; Xiumei WU
China Pharmacy 2019;30(6):752-757
OBJECTIVE: To observe improvement effects of fingolimod on middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion (MCAO/R) injury model rats. METHODS: Male SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation group, model group and fingolimod low-dose, medium-dose and high-dose groups (0.5, 1, 2 mg/kg), with 8 rats in each group. Except for sham operation group, MCAO/R injury model was induced by suture-occluded method in other groups. Administration groups were given relevant medicine intragastrically after reperfusion [1 h after reperfusion (1st day), 22.5 h after reperfusion (2nd day), and then every 24 h until 142.5 h of reperfusion (7th day)]. Sham operation group and model group were given constant volume of normal saline intragastrically, once a day, for consecutive 7 d. The scores of neurological deficit and balance beam test, the times of memory error [work memory error (WME), reference memory error (RME) and total error] were recorded in each group. The contents of serum inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, TNF-α) were determined by ELISA, and triphenyl tetrazolium chloride staining method was used to detect the rate of cerebral infarction. RESULTS: Compared with sham operation group, neurological deficit scores (at different time points of 1st-7th day after administration), balance beam test scores (2nd, 4th, 7th day after administration), times of memory error (2nd, 4th, 7th day after administration), the contents of serum inflammatory cytokines and the rate of cerebral infarction were increased significantly in model group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared with model group, neurological deficit scores (low-dose group at different time points of 3rd-7th day, medium-dose and high-dose groups at different time points of 2nd-7th day after administration), balance beam test scores (low-dose group at 7th day, medium-dose group at 4th and 7th day, high-dose group at 2nd, 4th, 7th day), RME times and total error times (low-dose group at 4th and 7th day, medium-dose group and high-dose group at 2nd, 4th, 7th day after administration), WME times (administrations groups at 7th day after administration), serum contents of IL-6, IL-8 and IL-10 (administrations groups), serum contents of TNF-α (medium-dose and high-does groups) and cerebral infarction rate (medium-dose and high-dose groups) were all decreased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Intragastric administration of fingolimod can significantly reduce neurological deficit score, balance beam test score and the times of memory error in MCAO/R injury model rats, and has a protective effect on cerebral tissue and memory function. These effects may be related to the down-regulation of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 and TNF-α by fingolimod.
3.Targeted elimination of mutant mitochondrial DNA in MELAS-iPSCs by mitoTALENs.
Yi YANG ; Han WU ; Xiangjin KANG ; Yanhui LIANG ; Ting LAN ; Tianjie LI ; Tao TAN ; Jiangyun PENG ; Quanjun ZHANG ; Geng AN ; Yali LIU ; Qian YU ; Zhenglai MA ; Ying LIAN ; Boon Seng SOH ; Qingfeng CHEN ; Ping LIU ; Yaoyong CHEN ; Xiaofang SUN ; Rong LI ; Xiumei ZHEN ; Ping LIU ; Yang YU ; Xiaoping LI ; Yong FAN
Protein & Cell 2018;9(3):283-297
Mitochondrial diseases are maternally inherited heterogeneous disorders that are primarily caused by mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations. Depending on the ratio of mutant to wild-type mtDNA, known as heteroplasmy, mitochondrial defects can result in a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. Mitochondria-targeted endonucleases provide an alternative avenue for treating mitochondrial disorders via targeted destruction of the mutant mtDNA and induction of heteroplasmic shifting. Here, we generated mitochondrial disease patient-specific induced pluripotent stem cells (MiPSCs) that harbored a high proportion of m.3243A>G mtDNA mutations and caused mitochondrial encephalomyopathy and stroke-like episodes (MELAS). We engineered mitochondrial-targeted transcription activator-like effector nucleases (mitoTALENs) and successfully eliminated the m.3243A>G mutation in MiPSCs. Off-target mutagenesis was not detected in the targeted MiPSC clones. Utilizing a dual fluorescence iPSC reporter cell line expressing a 3243G mutant mtDNA sequence in the nuclear genome, mitoTALENs displayed a significantly limited ability to target the nuclear genome compared with nuclear-localized TALENs. Moreover, genetically rescued MiPSCs displayed normal mitochondrial respiration and energy production. Moreover, neuronal progenitor cells differentiated from the rescued MiPSCs also demonstrated normal metabolic profiles. Furthermore, we successfully achieved reduction in the human m.3243A>G mtDNA mutation in porcine oocytes via injection of mitoTALEN mRNA. Our study shows the great potential for using mitoTALENs for specific targeting of mutant mtDNA both in iPSCs and mammalian oocytes, which not only provides a new avenue for studying mitochondrial biology and disease but also suggests a potential therapeutic approach for the treatment of mitochondrial disease, as well as the prevention of germline transmission of mutant mtDNA.
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4.Efficacy and safety of intravitreal injection of ranibizumab for retinopathy of prematurity
Xiumei YANG ; Tao HE ; Yan QIU ; Qiuping LI ; Huimin ZHANG ; Lu LIU ; Junqiu SONG ; Zonghua WANG
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2017;37(2):137-140
Objective To observe the efficacy and safety of intravitreal injection of ranibizumab in the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).Methods Data from 49 consecutive ROP patients (95 eyes) including type Ⅰ pre-threshold,threshold and aggressive posterior ROP who had received anti-VEGF treatment for the first time in our hospital from June 2014 to August 2015 were collected.60 eyes from the 95 eyes were confined as the zone Ⅰ disease group,while the remaining 35 eyes as zone Ⅱ disease group.The difference of birth weight,gestational age,corrected gestational age,treatment effects,recurrence and re-treatment time between two groups were compared.0.025 mL ranibizumab (10 mg · mL-1) was injected through 1.5 mm puncture after corneal limbus by using 30G 1 mL injection syringe.At the end of the injection,tobramycin and dexamethasone ophthalmic ointment eye bag was used.After the injection of 3 days,the portable slit lamp and tonometer were used to observe the intraocular pressure,intraocular hemorrhage and endophthalmitis.The indirect ophthalmoscope was used to observe the retinal vascular tortuosity and ridge regression of lesion expansion at 1 week after treatment.At the same time,the systemic adverse reactions related to treatment were observed.Results After receiving ranibizumab treatment for the first time,93 eyes (95.9%) exhibited ROP regression after single injection,including 58 eyes in zone Ⅰ disease group,35 eyes in zone Ⅱ disease group.There was no statistical difference between two groups (P > 0.05).22 eyes required additional anti-VEGF injection or laser treatment for ROP recurrence,including 17 eyes in zone Ⅰ disease group,5 eyes in zone Ⅱ disease group.There was statistical difference between two groups (P <0.05).The time from recurrence to re-treatment was (6.50 ±2.54) weeks,which in zone Ⅰ disease group was (6.44 ± 2.74) weeks and in zone Ⅱ disease group was (6.67 ± 2.31)weeks,there was no statistical difference between two groups (P > 0.05).No local or systemic adverse events associated with the treatment or drug was observed within the following period.Conclusion Intravitreal injection of ranibizumab is an effective and well tolerated method for zone Ⅰ and zone Ⅱ ROP,but the recurrence rate is high.There Is no local or systemic adverse events associated with the treatment or drug.
5.Preliminary study of the inhibitory effect of selective M4 muscarinic receptor antagonist MT3 on form deprivation myopia in guinea pigs
Tao LI ; Xiaodong ZHOU ; Bing LI ; Xiumei LUO ; Zheping GONG
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2016;24(4):403-407
Objective To evaluate the inhibitory effect of highly selective M4 receptor antagonist MT3 on the form deprivation myopia in guinea pigs and its potential mechanism. Methods Thirty?two healthy male guinea pigs were ran?domly divided into three groups:control group, form deprivation group, and form deprivation + MT3 group, 8 animals in each group. Refraction was measured by retinoscopy after cycloplegia before and after the experiment. The ocular biological dimensions were measured by A?scan ultrasound. RT?PCR was used to detect the relative expression of TGF?β2 mRNA in the retina and choroid. Results Compared with the right eyes of control group, the right eyes of form deprivation + MT3 group developed relative myopia of -1?44 ± 0?50 D (right?left eye) (P =0?001). The vitreous chamber depth and axial length of the right eyes were significantly prolonged by 0?10 ± 0?02 mm and 0?14 ± 0?07 mm (P<0?001, P<0?001), respectively, but the increases of myopia and axial length were significantly smaller than that of the form deprivation group (P<0?001, P<0?001, P<0?001). Down?regulation of relative mRNA expression of TGF?β2 in retina and choroid was found in the form deprivation group (P<0?001, P =0?014) compared with the right eyes of the control group, while up?regulation of relative mRNA expression of TGF?β2 in retina and choroid was found in the form deprivation + MT3 group ( P<0?001, P<0?001). Conclusions MT3 can inhibit the development of form deprivation myopia in guinea pigs, which may play an important role by the regulation of TGF?β2 mRNA level in the retina and choroid.
6.BRCA mutations and clinical pathological features of 30 patients with high-risk triple negative breast cancer in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous
Tao WU ; Xiumei WANG ; Jianghua OU ; Liping ZHU ; Wenting XU ; Ling CHEN ; Duo NI
Cancer Research and Clinic 2013;25(11):738-741
Objective Knowing the BRCA gene mutational condition of high risk triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous and acquiring the differences of clinical and pathologic characteristics between person with BRCA gene mutation and person without it by means of BRCA gene mutation testing for 30 cases of TNBC in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous.Methods The objects of this study were 30 cases of high risk TNBC from Xinjiang.All the coded sequences of BRCA1/2 gene were amplified by means of extracting genomic DNA from peripheral venous blood.BRCA1/2 gene mutation analysis were prescreened through DHPLC.Then,the result was verified by DNA sequencing.The clinical and pathologic characteristics between person with BRCA gene mutation and person without it of 30 high risk TNBC cases were contrastively analysed.Results In all the 30 cases of BRCA gene mutation testing for TNBC in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous,there were 5 cases of pathogenic mutations of BRCA gene (5/30,16.7 %); 4 cases of BRCA 1 mutation (4/30,13.3 %); 1 case of BRCA 2 mutation (1/30,3.3 %); and there was no mutation to be found in 25 cases of BRCA gene of TNBC (25/30,83.3 %).As compared with person without gene mutation,who with it had the characteristics of earlier of TNM,the difference was statistically significant (P =0.040).Conclusion Since the rate of BRCA1 gene mutation of high risk TNBC is higher.It is suggested that the BRCA gene of every patients with high risk TNBC should be tested.Comparing with person with BRCA gene mutation and person without it,there might have differences on clinical pathological characteristics features.Therefor,individualized treatment should be taken into consideration.
7.Clinical value of determination of serum IDO and KYN in ulcerative colitis
Xiumei BIAN ; Zhengxiang WU ; Keming TAO ; Weihui LI
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2013;(12):1484-1487
Objective Detecting the level of IDO and KYN in ulcerative colitis (UC) patients; using ROC curve to discuss their value in the diagnosis of patients with active UC. Methods 60 cases of UC group, 18 cases of dis-ease control group and 20 cases of healthy control group were included in the study. Immunohistochemical staining methods were used to detect the expression of IDO in colonic mucosa of UC, enzyme-linked immunosorbent (ELISA) methods were used to detect the serum levels of IDO, KYN and CRP, and the value with ROC curve method was analyzed. Results ① There was a positive correlation between IDO level and IDO expression (P<0.05). There was a positive correlation between KYN level and IDO expression (P<0.05). ②The levels of IDO and KYN in UC group were higher than those of disease control group and health control group (P<0.05). ③The levels of IDO and KYN in patients with active UC were significantly higher than that in patients with catabasis UC (P<0.01), and the levels increased with severity of inflammation. ④ The levels of IDO and KYN in active UC were positively related to disease activity and CRP levels (P<0.05). ⑤The IDO,KYN and CRP area under ROC curve were 0.976, 0.856 and 0.864;best cut-off point were 53.66 U/L, 2.34 nmol/L and 1.75 mg/ml;sensitiv-ity were 90.5%, 78.65% and 100.0%; specifity were 94.4%, 83.3% and 61.1%; Youden index were 0.839 2, 0.619 0 and 0.611 1. Conclusion The levels of IDO and KYN in serum can be used as an important index to judge the severity of UC. They have important value in the diagnosis of active UC . The value of IDO is higher than KYN and CRP.
8.Practical research of AR-DRGs
Tao CUI ; Hongyuan WANG ; Mu HU ; Xiumei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2011;27(11):849-853
Australian AR-DRGs is formed after the introduction and localized reform of the USA AP-DRGs,its classification of diagnosis is based on the tenth edition of International Classification of Diseases Australian version,the ICD-10-AM.Surgical operation procedures are in accordance with original Australian Coding of Surgical Operations.This paper introduced the main content and structure of ARDRGs,how a DRGs project team establishes method of systematic classification by analyzing AR-DRGs,as well as the DRGs classification result based on actual data of several hospitals,and some points which should be paid more attention in the process of location of DRG were drawn out.All this information providing guidance for domestic DRGs related researches.
9.Impacts of Diagnosis Related Groups and Balanced Score-card on inpatient medical services
Dafa ZHANG ; Xiaohong DENG ; Shuying SHI ; Yuan ZHANG ; Xiangwei MA ; Tao XU ; Hong PENG ; Jing CHEN ; Moning GUO ; Jie ZHENG ; Deyao SUN ; Xiumei ZHANG ; Weiyan JIAN ; Ming LU ; Shengpu DU ; Mu HU
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2011;27(11):801-808
Objective To improve overall value of healthcare industry through setting up critical inpatient medical services strategic plan.Methods Identify major objectives which the local government expects to achieve through strategic map; Standardize inpatient output and assign weight to each group through diagonosis related groups; Translate the objectives of strategic map and result of diagnosis related group to Balanced Score-card; Finally build up strategic map and according action plans.ResultsPreliminarily established 16 objectives、23 measures and 13 tasks in four perspectives including customer,internal work flow,learning and growing and finance.ConclusionThe strategy map and the balanced score-card can help implement full strategic plan of regional inpatient medical services; DRGs is a core management tool of patient-centred service output management; Balanced Score-card is able to realize continuous improvement of Beijing inpatient medical services from macro to micro persoetive.
10.Relationship between vitamin D receptor gene (Fok 1) polymorphism and osteoporosis in the elderly men
Honghong ZHANG ; Yazhuo HU ; Zhiwei ZHAN ; Xiaofen MU ; Yu PEI ; Qing WU ; Xiumei MENG ; Zhihui CUI ; Guoshu TAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2006;10(24):153-155
BACKGROUND: It is found reported that polymorphism of Fok 1 restriction endonuclease cut site on exon 2 of 5' end start codon of 5' end start codon (SC), which affected the structure of VDR amino acids,and was relative related to bone mineral density(BMD).OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association between Vitamin D receptor gene (Fok 1) polymorphisms and osteoporosis in the elderly men.DESIGN: case-controlled trialstudy.SETTING: Institute of Gerontology, Chinese PLA General Hospital and Department of Endocrinology,Second Artillery General Hospital of Chinese PLA.PARTICIPANTS: A total of 26 elderly men with osteoporosis at out-patients clinic of Chinese PLA General Hospital and Department of Endocrinology,Second Artillery General Hospital of Chinese PLA from January 2002 to June 2002 were selected involved as osteoporosis case group,with and the average age of was (70±5) years, and BMD in osteoporosis group was 2.0-2.5 SD lower than 2.0-2.5 SD of the peak of BMD. Totally 66 healthy men with average age of (70±5)years were selected as control group during at the same time. All the subjects signed the informed consent,who were Beijing inhabitants of Han nationality, and there was no blood relationship among them.METHODS:VDR-Fok1 genotypes in both groups were detected with by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP),and distributiondistribution of VDR-Fok 1 genotypes were analyzedanalyzed.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: distribution Distribution of VDR-Fok1genotypes in both each groups.RESULTS: Totally 66 healthy elderly men and 26 elderly men with osteoporosis entered analysis of results. The frequencies of FF, Ff and ff genotype were found to be 42%, 42% and 15% in control group, and 15%,50%,35% in osteoporosis group, respectively,and there was significantly different between two groups(x2=12.078,P < 0.01).Frequency of allele were significantly different between control group and osteoporosis group (64%,36% vs 40%,60%, x2=8.232,P < 0.01).CONCLUSION: There is a significant difference in the frequency distrinution of VDR gene start codon polymorphism between healthy elderly men and those with osteoporosis.

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