1.Changes of myeloid derived suppressor cells and T cells in lung cancer mice
Quanhui ZHENG ; Yingwen LIU ; Xuemei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2015;(5):595-599
Objective:To investigate the changes of CD4+T cells,CD8+T cells and myeloid derived suppressor cells( MDSC) in immune organs of lung cancer mice.Methods: Lung cancer mouse models were made by subcutaneously injection of Lewis lung cancer cell line( LLC).The CD4+T cell,CD8+T cell and MDSC were detected by flow cytometry.Results:Compared to that of normal control mice,the ratio and numbers of CD4+and CD8+T cell were significantly decreased in the spleen and lymph nodes of lung cancer mice.The number of CD4+T cells had no significant change while CD8+T cells decreased in the bone marrow of lung cancer mice.However,the ratio and number of MDSC were significantly increased in the bone marrow,spleen and lymph nodes of lung cancer mice compared to that of normal control mice.Conclusion: The development of lung cancer leads to decreased T cells and increased MDSC;which may induce immune tolerance to tumor cells.
3.Study on role of RIP1 in apoptosis of pancreatic acinar cell in acute pancreatitis
Xiangyu ZHOU ; Yingqiang ZHENG ; Xuemei HE
Chongqing Medicine 2016;45(21):2894-2896,2899
Objective To investigate the role of apoptosis and the regulating role of receptor interacting protein 1(RIP1) in acute pancreatitis .Methods Thirty C57 mice were divided into three groups :control group ,acute edematous pancreatitis (AEP) group and acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP) group .The AEP group was continuously injected by cerulein 50 μg/kg for 13 times ,the ANP group was continuously injected by cerulein 50μg/kg for 13 times and lipopolysaccharide 15 mg/kg once;the con‐trol group was injected by the same volume of normal saline for 7 times .The acinar cell apoptosis was observed by the terminal de‐oxynucleotidyl transferase‐mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate nick‐end labeling (TUNEL) assay .The RIP1 mRNA expression was measured by real time fluorescence PCR .The expression of RIP1 protein was detected by Western blotting .Results The mouse models of AEP and ANP were established successfully .Compared with the control group ,acinar cell apoptosis existed in both AEP and ANP model groups ,moreover compared with the AEP group ,apoptosis in the ANP group were decreased ,the differences were statistically significant(P<0 .05) .Compared with the control group ,the expression of RIP1 mRNA and protein in the AEP group was increased ,while which in the ANP group were decreased ,the differences were statistically significant(P<0 .05) .Conclusion RIP1 participate in the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis ,which may associate with acinar cell apoptosis .
4.Analysis on urinary system lesions of IgG4-related disease
Ke ZHENG ; Xuemei LI ; Jianfang CAI ; Yubing WEN
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2012;(12):937-942
Objective To explore the clinical features of renal and urinary lesions in IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD).Methods Clinical manifestation,laboratory profiles,iconography images,pathologic findings,treatment and prognosis of 6 IgG4-RD patients with renal and urinary system involvement from Peking Union Medical College Hospital during Aug 2010 to Dec 2011 were analyzed retrospectively.Results Six patients had renal and/or urinary lesions among IgG4-RD cases diagnosed in our hospital,including 4 males and 2 women,with median age of 59 years (36 to 72 years) and median disease course of 10.5 months.All the patients presented multiple organ involvement simultaneously.Urinary system lesion varied,including renal dysfunction,abdominal pain and edema.Hyperglobulinemia,elevated serum IgG (median 23.3 g/L) and IgG4 (median 4227.0 mg/L),tubular proteinuria were found in all the 6 patients,and elevated Scr (median 237 μmol/L) in 5 cases.Kidney CT image often showed renal swelling,hydronephrosis,multiple low density focus with attenuation and kidney atrophy.Renal pathology revealed interstitial inflammatory cells infiltration comprising predominantly plasma cells and lymphocytes,with a high prevalence of IgG4-positive cells often admixed with fibrosis,which fit the features of tubulointerstitial nephritis.Patients with IgG4-RD nephropathy presented good response to glucocorticoids.After therapy,the symptoms were improved and serum IgG,IgG4 and Scr decreased.Conclusions Renal and urinary lesions of IgG4-RD are heterogeneous in clinical manifestation,and are often complicated with various organ lesions.The feature of renal histopathology is tubulointerstitial nephritis infiltrated by plasma cells and lymphocytes with positive IgG4.Glucocorticoids treatment is effective for this disease.
5.Design and application of accurately measured aseptic drainage device
Xuemei ZHENG ; Lina QIAO ; Xianzhen JIN ; Chunyan LIAO
Modern Clinical Nursing 2013;(2):84-86
Objective To design a kind of aseptic drainage device with safe practice and accurate measurement for clinical nurses. Methods The experiment group included 63 cases using drainage device with accurate measurement,and control group included 63 cases using disposal drainage bag with scale of visual measurement.The accuracy of drainage liquid measurement was compared between two groups,and bacterial culture was made for the drainage liquid of two groups.Results The measurement error of experiment group and control group was(3.31±1.8)mL and(56.0±5.8)mL,respectively.The difference was significant(t=-4.593,P<0.01).The bacterial culture results showed no obvious difference between two groups(positive rate were 15.9%vs 17.5%,χ2=0.057,P>0.05). Conclusion The accurately measured aseptic drainage device is convenient for nurses to practice in clinics,and its application can reduce workload of nurses and decrease the occurrence of pollution.
6.Effects of Tribulus terrestris L. saponin on apoptosis and changes in cytosolic calcium induced by hypoxia/reoxygenation in rat cortical neurons
Xuemei LIU ; Qifu HUANG ; Yunling ZHANG ; Jinli LOU ; Hong ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1989;0(05):-
AIM: To study the effect of Tribulus terrestris L. saponin (TTLS) on apoptosis and changes in cytosolic calcium concentration induced by hypoxia/re-oxygenation in rat cortical neurons. METHODS: Rat cortical neurons in primary culture were used, and a apoptosis model was induced by hypoxia/reoxygenation. LDH releasing rate was detected by spectrophotometry. The apoptosis rate of cortical neurons was analyzed quantitatively by flow cytometry with Annexin V-FITC and PI staining. Intracellular free Ca2+([Ca2+]i) was observed with a confocal laser-scanning microscope and determined by mean fluorescent value with Fluo-3 fluometry. RESULTS: Compared to control group, three hours of hypoxia and twelve hours of reoxygenation group induced cortical neuronal apoptosis and significantly increased the intracellular free Ca2+ concentration(P
7.Iodine nutritional status of pregnant women in rural areas of Shijiazhuang City after 17 years of salt iodization
Haihong ZHANG ; Shengmin LYU ; Zhenguo MU ; Sujuan ZHENG ; Xuemei ZONG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2016;35(6):427-430
Objective To explore the iodine status of pregnant women after 17 years of salt iodization in rural areas of Shijiazhuang City.Methods Probability proportionate to size sampling was employed in which 30 towns were selected from the 211 towns in the rural areas of Shijiazhuang City.In each town selected,40 pregnant women were randomly selected to collect their spot urine samples,edible salt samples and drinking water samples from their households to measure iodine content.The iodine content of salt was determined quantitatively using a titration method (GB/F 13025.7-2012).The urinary iodine content was determined using the method of ammonium persulfate digestion arsenic cerium catalytic spectrophotometry (WS/T 107-2006).The iodine content in drinking water was determined by the method of standard test for drinking water.Results A total of 1 200 salt samples was collected from the pregnant women's households in 30 towns,with the overall median iodine content being 27.2 mg/kg.The median salt iodine content in 30 towns varied from 23.4 to 32.6 mg/kg.A total of 478 water samples were collected,with a median of 5.3 μg/L.The median urinary iodine content (UIC) of 1 200 pregnant women in 30 towns was 146.4 μg/L.The median UIC in the first (≤ 13 weeks),second (14 ~ 26 weeks) and third (≥27 weeks) trimesters was 166.3,145.1 and 133.5 μg/L,respectively.The median UIC in the first trimester was significantly higher than that in the third trimester (Mann-Whitney Test,U =18 265,P < 0.05).Except for the 9-20 and 37-40 weeks period of pregnancy,the median UIC was lower than the WHO criteria (150 μg/L).Tested by linear correlation,the pregnant women's median UIC did not correlate with median salt iodine (r =0.725,P > 0.05).Conclusion Under the current universal salt iodization,the pregnant women's iodine intake could almost meet their requirement in the rural areas of Shijiazhuang City,however,mild iodine deficiency has existed in the third trimester.Alternative measures of iodine supplement could be implemented.
8.Analysis of AIDS Prevention in Colleges from the Perspective of Peer Education
Min SHI ; Zheng LI ; Jingxue JIA ; Xuemei YANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2017;30(2):252-255
Objective:To improve students' knowledge and skills of AIDS prevention,analyze the effect of interactive peer education,and explore effective ways to carry out peer education.Methods:From September 2015 to May 2016,the freshmen in one college of Xi'an were investigated of AIDS knowledge,attitude and behavior using questionnaire as baseline data.Seven hundred peers of them received education with the methods of brainstorming,group discussion and questions,and case analysis.Then a questionnaire survey was conducted again to evaluate the effect of peer education.Results:After the intervention peer education,the scores of basic AIDS knowledge,prevention knowledge,relevant attitude and the rate of positive behavioral selection were significantly increased (P <0.05).Approximately 92.50% of the students thought that having sex with only one partner can reduce the spread of AIDS and 81.76% of the students were willing to help AIDS patients.Conclusions:Interactive peer education for college students has a good applicability,the effect is remarkable,and it is worth popularizing in colleges.
9.MiR-31 inhibit the invasion of breast cancer by Dock180
Shuxian ZHENG ; Xuemei SUN ; Ruige WANG ; Lihong SHI ; Baogang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology 2017;33(3):241-244
Purpose To investigate the correlation of Dock180 and miR-31 expression in breast cancer cells,and to observe the effect of miR-31 on the invasion of breast cancer cells by Dock180.Methods MiR-31 was transfected into breast cancer cells by liposome transfection technique.The actual binding site of miR-31 to the 3'-untranslated region of Dock180 was confirmed through luciferase assay.Western blot was performed to detect the expression of Dockl80 and other related proteins.Real-time PCR was used to measure the expression of Dock180.Matrigel invasion were performed to detect the invasion of breast cancer cell lines with miR-31 increased.Resuits The protein levels of Dock180 in breast cancer cell lines negatively correlated with miR-31 expression,and Dock180 was directly targeted by miR-31.Dock180 downregulation and miR-31 overexpression reduced breast cancer cells invasion.Conclusion Dock180 modulated by miR-31 plays an important function in breast cancer cell lines invasion.
10.Construction and analysis of Polygonum multiflorum cDNA library
Xuemei TAN ; Yanjing SHEN ; Ping YAN ; Chuanjin ZHENG ; Shujin ZHAO
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(11):-
Objective To construct a cDNA library of three-year old Polygonum multiflorum leaf tissues so as to further research the gene regulation of secondary metabolite biosynthesis of medicinal plants. Methods Total RNA from leaf tissues of P.multiflorum was extracted and mRNA was purified,which were synthesized to double strand cDNA through reverse transcription.After the cDNA termini was blunted,the 5' end of EcoR Ⅰ adapters phosphorylated was conjoined,and then digested by Xho Ⅰ,cDNA fragments were fractionated by Sepharose CL-2B spin column.The fragments longer than 400 bp were linked to Uni-ZAP XR vector.The primary cDNA library was established after the recombinants had been packaged.Uni-ZAP XR Vector might fleetly release pBluescript SK-phasmids at the presence of ExAssist helper phage of coinfection and inverted E.coli SOLR.Finally,PCR and double enzymes digestion were used to analyze the range of inserts,respectively. Results The titer of cDNA primary library was 1.07?106pfu/mL and the length of exogenous insert was at about 0.5-2.0 kb with 5.4?105 recombinants,the recombinants of amplified library were 4.25?1011 and the rate of recombination was 98.5%. Conclusion The results indicate that the cDNA library of P.multiflorum leaf tissues has enough volume for screening the desired genes and sets up a basis for studying on gene regulation of secondary metabolite biosynthesis of medicinal plants besides.