1.The roles of astrocytes in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2006;0(05):-
Parkinson's disease(PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder harming mainly the elderly.Astrocyte may be involved in the pathogenesis of PD.However,it also plays a protective role in PD by releasing neurotrophic factors and glutathione to support the survival of dopaminergic neurons.Astrocyte may also release proinflammatory cytokines to promote the development of PD.
2.Application of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine-kinase inhibitors combined with chemotherapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Lijun CAI ; Yongmei LIU ; You LU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2014;(10):675-678
Currently, histological and molecular methods are considered for the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Single-agent epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine-kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) and anaplastic lymphoma kinase in-hibitors (ALK-TKIs) have been used as standard first-line therapies for patients with active EGFR mutation and ALK rearrangement, re-spectively. However, to date, the single-agent EGFR-TKIs as the first-line therapy for patients with known EGFR mutations has been demonstrated to provide a prolonged progression-free survival but does not affect overall survival (OS). Physicians these days focus on improving the OS of patients with advanced NSCLC. To patients with EGFR mutation, combining and maintaining EGFR-TKIs with chemotherapy could be a promising approach. In this article, various ways of combining EGFR-TKIs with chemotherapy were explored.
3.Regulation of prostaglandin E_2 on orphan nuclear receptor Nurr1 expression in MN9D cells
Yongmei ZHAO ; Haiyan ZHANG ; Qiuyan XU ; Fengyue LU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1987;0(01):-
Aim To investigate whether prostaglandin E2(PGE2)can increase endogenous Nurr1 expression in a dopamine-synthesizing cell line(MN9D) with immature characteristics and to study whether tyrosine hydroxylase(TH) expression is up-regulated in response to Nurr1-overexpression,in order to investigate the role of Nurr1 during dopaninergic neurons development.Methods MN9D cells were treated with 100 ?g?L-1 PGE2 for 2 h to 6 h.The morphology changes of MN9D cells were observed under phase-contrast microscope. The expression of Nurr1 and TH in MN9D cells was analyzed by using immunohistochemical staining and Western blot analysis.Results ① The morphology of MN9D cells did not change significantly following PGE2 treatment for 2 h,4 h and 6h compared with that of MN9D cells left untreated.② Nurr1-positive staining in MN9D cells treated with PGE2 for 2 h,4 h and 6 h was much stronger than that of untreated cells while the percent of TH-positive MN9D cells after PGE2 treatment for 2 h,4 h and 6 h was similar to that of untreated.③ The expression of Nurr1 protein in MN9D cells treatment with PGE2 for 6 h was significantly higher than that of untreated(P
4.Clinical Effective Research of the Implantation of Phakic Iris-fixated Intraocular Lens for High Myopia
Yongmei LI ; Liping SHANG ; Hongsheng BI ; Bing HU ; Qi LU
Journal of Medical Research 2006;0(09):-
Objective To evaluate the effeciency and safety of the implantation of phakic iris-fixated intraocular lens for high myopia.Methods 12 cases(18 eyes)with the mean spherieal equivalent refraction was(-15.12?5.23)diopters of myopia,following up 3~6 months after surgery(averaging 5.1 months)were enrolled.Visual acuity,intraocular pressure,contrast sensitivity,glare sensitivity,corneal endothelium and the stable of intraocular lens and the turbid level of lens were observed.Results A postoperation uncorrected visual acuity of(0.73?0.21)was observed in 18 eyes at 6 months.There was significant difference as compared with preoperation corrected visual acuity of(0.52?0.17)(P
5.Pathological characterization of 3 cases of primary signet-ring cell carcinoma in the uterus
Yongmei SUN ; Jie MA ; Qunli SHI ; Hangbo ZHOU ; Zhenfeng LU
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(10):-
Objective: Signet-ring cell carcinoma is a relatively rare cancer which occurs principally in the stomach,colon-rectum,bladder and breast,but seldom in other parts.This article analyzes the clinical and pathologic features of 3 extremely rare cases of primary signet-ring cell carcinoma in the uterus.Methods: Three cases of primary signet-ring cell carcinoma in the uterus were observed by HE and immunohistochemical staining,their clinical features analyzed and the relevant literature reviewed.Results: Of the 3 cases,2 presented nodose tumors in the cervix while the other in the uterine cavity.Histologically,there was a diffuse infiltration of the tumor cells,with an appearance of signet-ring cells.Periodic acid-Sciff(PAS) staining revealed PAS-positive diastase resistant introcytoplasmic material.Immunohistochemically,the tumor cells were positive for CK and CEA.Conclusion: Primary signet-ring cell carcinoma of the uterus is extremely rare.It is always necessary to rule out a metastatic neoplasm by clinical examination and to differentiate it from other tumors/lesions with signet-ring cell features.
6.Influence factors analysis of nurse self-compassion in a psychiatric hospital
Xiashu YAN ; Jiankui LIN ; Qiuling WU ; Yunling LU ; Yongmei ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(8):623-626
Objective To understand psychiatry hospital nurse' s self-compassion situation, explore the influencing factors, for nursing managers to know about the clinical nurses psychological health and to provide a reference data of intervention to improve the level of self-compassion. Methods A total of 381 clinical nurses from the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University (Guangzhou Huiai Hospital) completed the survey using the questionnaire including the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) and general information questionnaire. The influence factors were analyzed by chi-square test and Logistic regression analysis. Results The total score of SCS was (85.43 ± 10.23) points in 381 clinical nurses with the medium level, which was less than that of other nurse group (109.21±9.76) points, and there was significant difference(t=-45.388, P < 0.01).The Logistic regression analysis showed that female and working in the psychiatric ward were the risk factors of self compassion(OR=1.772, 1.995, P<0.05 or 0.01). While on the night shift was the protective factor(OR=0.536, P < 0.01). Conclusions Psychiatric hospital nurse' s self-compassion is at medium level. When the nurses cope with the negative events may lack adjustment method. Nursing managers should pay attention to train the ability of the nurse individual self-compassion, targeted to carry out active intervention measures.
7.Effects of electrical stimulation of ventral septal area on discharge of pyrogen-treated thermosensitive neurons in preoptic anterior hypothalamus region of rabbits
Jun DONG ; Chujie LI ; Daxiang LU ; Yongmei FU ; Liang YAN
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(04):-
AIM and METHODS: To investigate the effect of electrical stimulation of ventlal septal area (VSA) on discharge of pyrogen - treated thermosensitive neurons in preoptic anterior hypothalamus (POAH) region, the discharging rate of thermosensitive neurons in the POAH region of 32 New Zealand white rabbits were recorded by using extracellular microelectrode techinque. RESULTS: (1) Intraceretroventricularly (i c v) injection of interleukin - 1?(IL - 1?) caused decrease of discharging rate of warm - sensitive neurons and increased in discharging rate of cold - sensitive neurons in POAH regions. (2) These effects could be reversed by electrical stimulation of VSA. CONCLUSION: VSA may play a central role of negative regulation in thermoregulation of pyrogen - treated animal.
8.Protection of Glycyl-L-Glutamine against myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in the isolated rat heart
Renbin QI ; Yi XIONG ; Daxiang LU ; Yanping WANG ; Yongmei FU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1989;0(05):-
AIM:To study the protection of Glycyl-L-Glutamine(Gly-Gln) against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion(I/R) injury in the isolated rat heart.METHODS:A model of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury was established with a Langendorff apparatus.Thirty male SD rats were randomly divided into four groups:control group,Gly-Gln group,I/R group and I/R+Gly-Gln group.Both I/R and I/R+Gly-Gln group were pre-perfused for 30 min,followed by 20 min ischemia and 40 min reperfusion.During reperfusion I/R+Gly-Gln group was perfused with Gly-Gln perfusate.Control group was kept perfused for 90 min.Gly-Gln group Gly-Gln perfusate was also kept perfused for 90 min.The left ventricular end-diastolic pressure(LVEDP),left ventricular developed pressure(LVDP),?dp/dtmax,heart rate(HR),monophasic action potentials(MAP) was measured during perfusion.The coronary effluent fluid was collected at different certain times.The activities of lactic dehydrogenase(LDH) and creatine kinase(CK) were determined.RESULTS:The isolated rat heart function decreased severely after 20 min ischemia and 40 min reperfusion(I/R):the LVEDP increased and the LVDP,?dp/dtmax decreased.But the LVEDP decreased and the LVDP,?dp/dtmax increased in I/R+Gly-Gln group compared with I/R group.Moreover,the activities of LDH and CK in the coronary effluent fluid decreased remarkably in I/R+Gly-Gln group compared with I/R group.CONCLUSION:Gly-Gln can play a protective role against myocardial I/R injury in isolated rat hearts via maintaining the left ventricular function and decreasing the release of LDH and CK.
9.Glycine protection against the myocardial ischemic injury in mice
Qiong ZHOU ; Daxiang LU ; Yongmei FU ; Huadong WANG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(04):-
AIM: To observe the effect of glycine on the myocardial ischemic injury in mice METHODS: Mice were supplied with 20% glycine twice daily (0 025 mL/g, ig), or 40% Injection salviae miltiorrhizae composita (ISMC, 0 025 mL/g, ig) One week later, 0 02 U/g pituitrin was injected intraperitoneally The electrocardiogram was recorded, and activities of nitric oxide synthase (NOS), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and the content of malondiadehyde (MDA) in the myocardium were examined RESULTS: Glycine reduced changes in J spot in electrocardiogram Both glycine and ISMC increased activities of SOD and NOS, inhibited increase in MDA content in the myocardium induced by pituitrin There was no difference in above parameters between glycine-treated and ISMC-treated mice. CONCLUSION: These results demonstrated that glycine can protect myocardium from ischemic injury, the mechanism may be related to increase in activities of NOS, SOD and supressing the lipid peroxidation.
10.Effect of food intake on functional activities and biochemical index in mice
Qihao ZHANG ; Daxiang LU ; Yongmei FU ; Huadong WANG ; Renbin QI
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(04):-
AIM: To study the effect of food intake on weight, memory, staying balance and power, and some biochemical indexes in mice. METHODS: In accordance with the average food intake everyday, the animals were divided into five groups: group A took the average food intake fully, group B took 75% of the average food intake, group C took 50% of the average food intake, group D took 25% of the average food intake, and group E did not take any food at all. The weights, memory, staying balance and power were recorded every three days, the biochemical index was recorded on the 10th day. RESULTS: On the 3rd day, the weight and staying balance and power of mice in group E decreased. On the 6th and 9th day, the weight of mice in group ABC increased. Compared with group B and C, the memory group A and D decreased. On the 10th day, the blood glucose concentratoin in of group D decreased, total cholesterol and triglyceride also decreased with the reduction of food intake. CONCLUSION: A food intake of 75%-50% in all helpes to keep a good body status and memory, decreases total cholesterol and triglyceride in blood.