1.Inflammation and immune stress of obese asthmatic rats by adipocytokines
Yuchao ZHANG ; Min JI ; Qunfeng YAN
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(7):31-33
Objective To study the Inflammation and immune stress of obese asthmatic rats by adipocytokines.Methods Fourty C57BL/6 J mice were randomly divided into control group, obese group, asthma group and obese asthma group.Mice in the control group were fed normal diet and PBS, high-fat diet(75% normal diet, 10% egg yolk powder, lard 10%, 5% sugar)and PBS in obese group, normal diet and OVA(PBS)in asthma group and fat diet and OVA(PBS)in obese asthma group.Detect the leptin, adiponectin, resistin, IL-4, IFN-γ, IL-17 content with ELISA in serum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF).Using Pearson correlation to analyze and evaluate these factors' correlation in plasma and BALF.Results The difference of leptin, adiponectin, resistin in plasma and BALF(excepted leptin)between four groups were statistically significant (P<0.05), the leptin levels between plasma and BALF has a positive correlation(R2=0.8215, P<0.05)in obese mice, there was no correlation between plasma and BALF for the adiponectin, resistin.The adiponectin content and IFN-γ levels were also negatively correlated(R2=0.9146, P<0.05)in BALF, while there was no correlation between IL-4,IL-17 and leptin, adiponectin, resistin.Conclusion Adipocytokines has a regulatory function of the immune response in obese asthmatic rats, and participate the inflammatory reaction.
2.Mechanisms underlying the toxicity of microplastics to mammals: a review
ZHAO Qianxiu ; BAI Yuchao ; BAI Miao ; ZHANG Can ; ZHANG Chuanfu
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(4):303-306
As a new type of environmental pollutants, microplastics are widely distributed in the global ecosystem, and ingestion of microplastics may produce a number of toxic effects. Based on currently available publications, this paper describes the main pathways of exposure to microplastics, and summarizes the toxic mechanisms of microplastics in mammals, including oxidative stress, inflammatory response, immune damage, imbalance of gut microbiota, energy metabolism disorder and DNA damage, so as to provide insights into elucidation of the toxic mechanism mechanisms and health risk assessment of microplastics.
3.Comparison of noxious stimulations induced by insertion of Proseal laryngeal mask airway and classic laryngeal mask airway in children
Xuefeng ZHANG ; Jican LU ; Yuchao WU ; Yajuan ZHAO ; Yan JIA
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;32(5):582-584
Objective To compare the noxious stimulations induced by insertion of Proseai laryngeal mask airway(PLMA)and classic laryngeal mask airway(CLMA)in children.Methods Forty-seven ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ children,aged 3-12 yr and undergoing surgery under general anesthesia,were randomly divided into 2 groups:PLMA group(group P,n =23)and CLMA group(group C,n =24).General anesthesia was induced with target-controlled infusion(TCI)of propofol.When the effect-site concentration of propofol was equal to the plasma concentration predetermined.PLMA or CLMA insertion was attempted.The target plasma concentration of propofol was predetermined according to Dixon's up-down method,with 0.2 μg/ml as a step size.The initial target plasma concentration of propofol was 6 μg/ml and 4.4 μg/ml for groups P and C,respectively.The preedetermined target plasma concentration of propofol and the satisfaction of insertion conditions for each child were recorded.Results The 50% effective concentration(EC50)of propofol to achieve satisfied condition of PLMA and CLMA insertion were 5.87(95% CI,5.62-6.11)and 4.53(95% C1,4.38-4.69)μg/nl,respectively,and the difference was significant(P < 0.01).Conclusion The noxious stimulation induced by insertion of PLMA in children aged 3-12 years is stronger than that of CLMA.
4.Application of HPV E6/E7 mRNA detection in screening of moderately severe cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Jihong LIU ; Xiaoqing HE ; Like ZHANG ; Nannan JIANG ; Xiao ZHOU ; Yuchao ZHANG ; Xiaoyu XIE
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(8):532-536
Objective This study aimed to explore the clinical value of human papilloma virus ( HPV) E6/E7 mRNA tests in identifying precancerous lesions of the uterine cervix-cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2 or more CIN2+( CINⅡand CINⅢ).Methods This study is a cross-sectional survey design , between December 2011 to December 2013.The specimens were collected from the First People′s Hospital of Huizhou and the Third People′s Hospital of Huizhou in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology outpatient and inpatient of cervical disease suspected patients , with thin-prep cytologic test ( TCT ) and histopathological results as reference , detected 345 patients of exfoliated cervical epithelial cells by using the branched DNA (b-DNA) technology to evaluate the application value of high risk HPV E 6 /E7mRNA in the clinical diagnosis of CIN.Using spss 19.0 software for data analysis.Results (1)Compared with TCT, the positive rate of E6/E7 mRNA in 325 samples were grading by cytology as follows: no intraepithelial lesion cells (NILM) 21.1%(40/190), atypical squamous cells (ASC) 38.5%(15/39 ), low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions ( LSIL ) 76.9% ( 30/39 ) , atypical squamous cells can not exclude high-grade intraepithelial lesions (ASC-H) (8/10), high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) 72.3%(34/47), TCT grades and HPV E6/E7 mRNA positive rate showed linear association (χ2 =67.654,P<0.01;r=0.497, P<0.01 ); and with HPV E6/E7 mRNA copy number was also relevant ( r =0.511, P <0.01).(2) Compared with pathological results , the positive rate of E6/E7 mRNA in 164 women samples were grading by pathology as follows:with NILM was 27.8%(10/36), with CIN Ⅰwas 65.9%(29/44), with CINⅡwas 80.6%(54/67), and with CINⅢwas 82.4%(14/17), pathological grades and HPV E6/E7 mRNA positive rate showed a linear correlation (χ2 =26.426, P<0.01; r=0.438, P<0.01); and the number of copies correlated with the increase of pathological grades too (r=0.543, P<0.01).(3) Screening effectiveness analysis results showed , the sensitivity of HPV E6 /E7mRNA was 84.6% while TCT was 47.7%.The sensitivity and specificity were 40.0% and 91.1% respectively when HPV E6/E7 mRNA and TCT processed as sequential detection test.The CIN2 +( CINⅡand CIN Ⅲ) best diagnostic critical point of 890.26 copies/ml,was established using receiver operating characteristic ( ROC) curve.The sensitivity and specificity were 58.5% and 93.7%, respectively.Conclusions The sensitivity of HPV E6/E7 mRNA test is better than TCT, the specificity is high in HPV E6/E7 mRNA and TCT processed as sequential detection test.Using the optimal cut-off value of ROC curve to detect CIN 2+has high sensitivity and specificity, so the detection of HPV E6/E7 mRNA may have some clinical value in screening and risk assessment of precancerous lesions of the uterine cervix.
5.miR-200c regulates migration of breast cancer cell BT549 by targeting Slug
Liting JIA ; Yuan TIAN ; Ying SHI ; Linlin ZHANG ; Xiaoqian YANG ; Shouhua RONG ; Yuchao ZHANG ; Jing LI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2015;(3):304-307
Objective:To investigate the effect on the expression of Slug for the trasfection of miR-200c combined with the research on the ability of migration of breast cancer cell BT549.Methods:Chemically synthesized miR-200c mimic was trasfected into BT549 cells,which have high metastatic potential.The effect on the ability of migration of breast cancer cell BT549 for the transfection of miR-200c was analyzed by Transwell migration assay and Wound healing assay.The expression of Slug and E-cadherin mRNA was detected by Real-time PCR.The expression of Slug protein was detected by Western blot.Results:Transfection with miR-200c mimic significantly down-regulated the expression of Slug as compared with the control group (P<0.05).BT549 cell tranfected with miR-200c mimic had lower levels of migration capacity than cells in the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion:miR-200c inhibits Epithelial-mes-enchymal transition by suppressing Slug leading to down-regulation of migration capacity of breast cancer cell BT549.
6.Abnormal expression of metallothionein and FasL in rectal carcinoma tissues
Jun ZHOU ; Shuang CHEN ; Bin YANG ; Yuchao ZHANG ; Zhipeng JIANG ; Dongming LAI ; Yingru LI
International Journal of Surgery 2010;37(1):14-17
Objective To study the expression of metallothioneiu (MT)and Fas ligand (FasL) in rectal carcinoma and their association with metastasis to lymph node and liver. Methods Immunohistochemistry method and quantitative RT-PCR technique were used to assay the expression of MT and FasL at protein and mRNA levels in 85 cases of rectal carcinoma. The data of each group were compared and analysed by statis-tics. Results The rates of MT expression in primary foci, normal rectal mucosa, lymph node metastasis and hepatic metastasis were 57.3% ,29.6% ,79.5% and 61.8% respectively. And the rates of FasL expression were 45.8%, 17.8% ,63.5% and 90.3%, respectively. The positive rates of MT and FasL in primary foci, hepatic and lymph node metastasis were higher than that in normal mucosa (X~2 =33. 1322,56. 7142,P < 0.01). Among clinical stages, the positive rates of MT and FasL in C and D were higher than that in A and B (X~2 = 18. 8372,21. 5823 ,P <0.01). And higher rates of MT and FasL expression were detected in low differentiation adenocarcinoma and mucus adenocarcinoma than in middle-high differentiation adenocarcino-ma(X~2 = 11.2146,9.3136,P < 0. 05). High MT mRNA level was found in lymph node metastasis and high FasL mRNA level in hepatic metastasis. Conclusions The detection of MT and FasL expression was useful in clinic to predict lymph node metastasis and early diagnosis of liver metastasis of rectal carcinoma respec-tively. Assay of MT and FasL expression has prognostic values for rectal carcinoma patients.
7.A comparison between opening total extraperitoneal herniorrhaphy and traditional anterior approach on tension-free repair of inguinal hernia
Jun ZHOU ; Yuchao ZHANG ; Dongming LAI ; Bin YANG ; Zhipeng JIANG ; Shuang CHEN
International Journal of Surgery 2010;37(5):311-315
Objective To evaluate the effects of the two different operations, such as open total extraperitoneal herniorrhaphy or traditional anterior approachs on tension-free repair of inguinal hernia. Methods In a prospective randomized controlled study, 165 cases with inguinal hernia were allocated randomly to either the anterior approach group (82 cases)or open total extraperitoneal herniorrhaphy group( 83 cases ).The index including the operation time, hospital stay, mean expense, time for returning to normal activity,and the recent or long-term operative complications and recurrence rate, were observed to evaluate the curative effect of open total extraperitoneal herniorrhaphy approach. Results The follow-up rate were 98.79% ,after (20.52 ± 1.54) months in average follow-up in the anterior approach group and (21.63 ± 1.76) months in the TEP group, and no significant differences were recorded between the two groups in the operation time, hospital stay, time for returning to normal activity, recurrence rate(3.66% vs 1.22% ) and urinary retention ( P > 0. 05 ), but operative complications in TEP group were significantly less than that in anterior approach group (P< 0.05). Conclusions The operative complications or postoperative unwell decrease significantly through the open total extraperitoneal herniorrhaphy approach in repairing inguinal hernias. Its curative effect was confirmed and deserves to be clinically popularized.
8.Multi-points EGFR gene mutation heterogeneity in lung adenocarcinoma and its influence on the prognosis
Wenyong ZHOU ; Xiaofeng CHEN ; Shaohua WANG ; Hiujun ZHANG ; Mingchuan ZHAO ; Yuchao FANG ; Dong XU
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2013;29(10):604-609
Objective To do research on Multi-points EGFR gene mutation and heterogeneity in lung adenocarcinoma and its influence on the prognosis,to analyze EGFR gene mutation and its heterogeneity influence on patients'overall prognosis.Methods The clinical features of patients with lung adenocarcinoma at stage Ⅲa from January 2006 to January 2007 at our institution were retrospectively reviewed.The primary lung tumors and corresponding metastatic lymph nodes tissue specimens were obtained by surgery.The adenocarcinoma primary nodes and corresponding metastatic lymph nodes EGFR mutation were detected by amplification refractory mutation system (ARMS).Univariate analysis and multivariate analysis by Cox proportional-hazard model were used to analyze the impact of EGFR mutation and its heterogeneity as influential factor on patients 'prognosis.Results 76 patients with the adenocarcinoma primary nodes and corresponding metastatic lymph nodes were detected by epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation.40 patients with EGFR mutation were detected (40/76,52.63%).There were 9 specimens out of 40 who had lung primary nodes and corresponding metastatic lymph nodes EGFR gene heterogeneity (9/40,22.5%).Log-Rank univariate analysis showed that there was no significant difference in overall survival period between EGFR mutation patients and wild-type patients(x2 =0.382,P =0.537),but there was significant difference in illnessfree progression period(x2 =4.147,P =0.042).Gene heterogeneity factor does not affect on the overall survival period and illness-free progression period of the patients with EGFR gene mutation (x2 =1.774,P =0.183 ;x2 =1.249,P =0.264).Multivariate analysis by Cox proportional-hazard model showed that EGFR gene mutation is not the independent risk factor that has 赵 impact on the prognosis of patients with lung adenocarcinoma.Conclusion Assessment of EGFR gene mutations in a single-point specimen can not reflect the whole EGFR gene mutation status,which may probably cause difference between targeted drugs'predicted effect and its actual usage effect.
9.Diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumors: a report of 32 cases
Yongtian LU ; Ming GAO ; Shilong TANG ; Yuchao ZHANG ; Heng WU ; Yichong WU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2001;0(10):-
Objective To explore the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GISTs).Methods Clinical and pathological data of the 32 GISTs cases treated over the recent 5 years in our hospital were reviewed retrospectively.Results Stomach was the most frequent site for GISTs.Abdominal pain was the most common symptom.Before operation,81.3%(26/32) of the cases were misdiagnosed.All of the cases underwent surgical resection.10 recurrent GIST patients received a second resection,and 8 patients(underwant) three or more resections.Follow-up was made from six months to 5 years,and 8 patients died.Conclusions The diagnosis of GISTs is difficult and mainly depends on histopathology and(immunohistochemistry).Surgical resection is the principal treatment of GISTs.Reoperation is effective for the treatment of recurrent cases.
10.Liraglutide increases FNDC5 expression in C2C12 myotubes via activa-tion of CAMKK2/AMPK signaling pathways
Yuanmei WANG ; Yuchao ZHANG ; Jicui CHEN ; Huichen ZHAO ; Yuqin FU ; Yuantao LIU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2017;33(3):475-480
AIM:To investigate the effect of liraglutide ( LG) on the expression of fibronectin type Ⅲdomain-containing protein 5 (FNDC5) in the C2C12 myotubes.METHODS:The C2C12 mouse myoblast cell line was induced to differentiation.Differentiated cells were stimulated with gradient concentrations (1 ~1000 nmol/L) of LG for different time (0 ~24 h).The effects of LG on the expression of FNDC5 and the activation of adenosine 5'-monophosphate ( AMP)-activated protein kinase ( AMPK) signaling pathway were determined .After pretreated with glucagon-like peptide-1 ( GLP-1 ) receptor antagonist exendin 9-39 , the inhibitor of Ca 2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2 (CAMKK2), STO609, or the inhibitor of AMPK, Compound C, the LG-induced FNDC5 expression in C2C12 myotubes was examined.The expression of FNDC5 and the activation of AMPK were determined by Western blot .RESULTS: In C2C12 myotubes, LG promoted the expression of FNDC5 in a dose-and time-dependent manner .LG also activated AMPK signaling pathway .These effects of LG were partly abolished by exendin 9-39 , STO609 and Compound C .CONCLUSION:LG promotes the expression of FNDC5 via GLP-1 receptor in the C2C12 myotubes possibly through activation of the CAMKK2/AMPK signaling pathways .