1.An experimental study on the role of MSCs in inducing regulatory B cells and the underlying mechanisms
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2013;34(7):428-431
Objective To observe the immunoregulatory roles of MSCs in inducing proliferation of B regulatory cells (Bregs).Method DA Rat MSCs were co-cultured with Wistar rat B cells.The levels of IL-10 and secrete proinflammatory cytokines in the supematants were determined by using ELISA.The proliferation and apoptosis of B cells after interaction with MSCs were analyzed by using FACS.In order to investigate whether Bregs are involved in the phagocytosis of immune complex (IC),B cells and Bregs were incubated with FITC-OVA-IC.The fluorescence intensity was detected by using immunofluorescence microscopy.Results MSCs induced B cells to differentiate into Bregs with high CD19,CD1d and CD5 expression and high IL-10 level.The proliferation of B cells was significantly suppressed after interaction with MSCs.Bregs had enhanced phagocytic capacity as compared with that of B cells.Bregs significantly inhibited maDC-induced CD4+ T cell proliferation compared to B cells,without depressing IL-2 or IFN-γ secretion.Conclusion MSCs induce freshly isolated B cells to differentiate into Bregs characterized by the ability to preferentially produce IL-10.
2.Relationship and research progress of the nutrition inositol and the pediatric developmental disorders
Huixuan YUE ; Bo NIU ; Jianhua WANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2017;32(16):1278-1280
Inositol,also called cyclohexanehexol,is a water-soluble Vitamin (Vitamin B8),which is widely distributed in plants and animals.It is an essential and indispensable nutrient for human and animals to maintain normal physiological functions with multiple bioactivities.Inositol can promote the maturity of a variety of ingredients in pulmonary surfactants,participating in the regulation of cell growth and surviving,biofilm formation,as well as the information transmission processes of a variety of signaling molecules.Therefore,inositol plays a key role in the growth and development of children and is closely related to pediatric developmental diseases.In order to provide a new way of thinking for prevention and treatment of inositol and its molecular mechanisms in pediatric developmental diseases,this article reviews the relationship between inositol and pediatric clinical diseases and its research progresses combined with the results of our laboratory studies.
3.Construction of lentiviral vector miR30-CD133 targeting CD133 gene and its inhibition of liver cancer cell growth
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(10):1571-1574
Objective To construct lentiviral vector miR30-CD133 targeting CD133 gene and investigate its effects on SMMC7721 cells. Methods Thespecific sequence of DNA which containing both sense and antisense Oligo DNA of the targeting sequence were designed, synthesized and cloned into the pPRIME vector. pPRIME-miR30-CD133, psPAX2 and pMD2G were co-transfected on 293T cells to get the lentivirus the transfection efficiency was investigated by confocal laser scanning microscope. The expression of miR30-CD133 on CD133 were detected by qRT-PCR and Western blott. The proliferation and apoptosis effect of miR30-CD133 was respectively evaluated by CCK-8 assay and AnnexinV/PI. Results Functional PFU titers of PRIME-miR30-CD133 were 6.58 × 109 PFU/mL. The expression of CD133 mRNA in sh CD133 group (0.18 ± 0.04) was less than Blank group and shNC group (P<0.05). The expression of CD133 protein in sh CD133 group was less than Blank group (10%) and shNC group (8%) (P < 0.05). Cells proliferation activity were significantly inhibited in shCD133 group compared with control group. Apoptosis rate were significantly increased in shCD133 group (41.3%) compared with Blank group (25.3%)and shNC group (24.3%). Conclusion The lentivirus miR30 vector targeting CD133 gene was successfully constructed, which will be a basis to the further CD133 gene studies.
4.Effect of Ankle States on Peak Torque of Knee Flexion and Extension for Old Adults
Zhixin NIU ; Qi ZHANG ; Qing YUE
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(7):610-611
Objective To explore the effect of state of the ankle on peak torque of knee flexors and extensors. Methods 18 adults in community over 65 years old were included. Their peak torque with knee flexion and extension was measured under 4 kinds of action of ankle. Results There was significant difference in peak torque neither flexion nor extension among 4 kinds of action of ankle (P>0.05). Conclusion It is unimportant of the state of ankle for knee training.
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Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2023;43(11):1226-1228
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6.Study of Implantable Single-point Electrical Stimulation System
Yue YU ; Hongwei HAO ; Chuansen NIU ; Luming LI
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2009;30(7):7-11
Obiective To descript the method and the equipment of implantable single-point electric stimulation which is designed to continionsly and effectively treat the chronic diseases that harm the people's health. Methods The system is constructed with two parts, outside power transfer and implanted power receiver. The bypass capacitor of transistor and transformer inductor make up of power transmitter, which is half series resonant. With using transeutaneous power transform, the efficiency of this transform is studied. Experiments choose proper transmitting parameters: transformer winding is a 20 turns hollow coil of 35mm diameter, and the frequency is 150-200 kHz; the receiver winding is a 100 turns hollow coil of 10ram diameter. Results Finally the completed prototype of the system and the receiver can generate about 5-10 mA current to stimulation tissue with 5mm gap between receiver and radiator, which meets the requirement of application.ConclusionThis instrument can be used in all kinds of single-point stimulation experiment.
7.The impact of anti-TNF rcMAb to Th cell subsets of rheumatoid arthritis
Tao YUE ; Xiaoyin NIU ; Guangjie CHEN ; Liqing NI
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2012;16(7):481-485
Objective To explore the effect of anti-TNF rcMAb in the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its effect on peripheral blood Th1,Th17 and Treg cells.Methods Fifty rigorously screened RA patients were randomly divided to the therapy group (n=40) who received the combined treatment of anti-TNF rcMAb and MTX,and control group (n=10) who were given MTX along with placebo,both at week 0,2,6,and 14.The clinical data of the two groups were observed and accessed respectively at week 0 and 18.In addition,the percentage of Th1,Th17,Treg cells in the peripheral blood and the relative gene expressions of transcription factors T-bet,RORC,Foxp3 in these patients were also observed respectively before and after treatment.We used t inspection and x2 inspection as the statistical analysis methods in conducting this study.Results Comparing with the control group,more patients achieved ACR20,ACR50 and ACR70 response in the combined therapy group (Z=1.671,P=0.000 94).The percentage of peripheral blood Th1 cells decreased [week 0:(7.1±3.9)%; week 18:(4.2±2.8)%] and the percentage of Treg cells obviously increased [week 0:(1.5±0.8)%; week 18:(3.0±0.6)%,t=2.301,P=0.048] in the combined therapy recipients,while the percentage of Th1 cells fell [week 0:(9.1±3.1)%; week 18:(5.8±2.6)%] and that of Treg cells slightly increased [week 0:(1.2±0.6)%; week 18:(2.2±0.6)%] in the controls.The mRNA expressions of RORC and T-bet,the transcription factors of Th17 and Th1,were decreased respectively and that of Foxp3,the transcription factor of Treg,were elevated in both groups.Conclusion The combined therapy of anti-TNF rcMAb and MTX is very effective in RA patients.Good outcome is likely achieved by modifying the peripheral blood Th cell subsets in patients with RA.
8.Establishment of pharmacodynamic model of sevoflurane in pediatric patients: bispectral index
Yunan SONG ; Yue HUANG ; Lin LIN ; Mazhong ZHANG ; Jing NIU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2013;33(11):1342-1345
Objective To establish the pharmacodynamic model of sevoflurane with bispectral index (BIS) as the effective index in pediatric patients.Methods Thirteen ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ pediatric patients,aged 4-9 yr,weighing 12-39 kg,undergoing non-cardiac surgery,were selected in the study.The pediatric patients sequentially inhaled 1%,5 % and 1% sevoflurane via a face mask and each concentration was inhaled for 15 min.BIS value,HR,BP and SpO2 were automatically recorded every 10 s.Based on nonlinear mixed effect modeling,the population pharmacodynamic model of sevoflurane was established using NONMEM software.The effect of age on the pharmacodynamic parameters was evaluated using a stepwise forward addition then backward elimination modeling approach.The standard for model improvement was defined as a decrease in the value of the objective function by more than 3.84.Results Twelve pediatric patients,aged 4.0-8.5 yr,weighing 12.8-38.0 kg,with body height of 92-135 cm,were enrolled in this study and the data which were enrolled comprised 2964 effective concentration-time-BIS points.The model was not improved significantly with any covariates (age,body height,and body weight) introduced (P > 0.05).The estimated parameters of the final pharmacodynamic model of sevoflurane were as follows:ke0 =O.516/min ; EC50 (BIS50) =2.11% ; γ =2.46 ; E0 =74.6 ; EMAx =11.2.Conclusion The pharmacodynamic model of sevoflurane is successfully established with BIS as the effective index in pediatric patients,and the analysis for each parameter of the model indicates that the sensitivity to sevoflurane is lower,but the blood-brain equilibration time of the drug is shorter and the onset and recovery are faster in children than in adults.
9.Effects of Berberine on Inflammatory Factors, Adipokines and Fatty Acid Metabolism in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes
Ping LI ; Jingjing YUE ; Da ZHANG ; Wenyan NIU ; Qing HE
Tianjin Medical Journal 2014;(6):513-516
Objective To observe the effects of berberine on inflammatory factors, adipokines and fatty acid metabo-lism in 3T3-L1 adipocytes, and to investigate the molecular mechanism underlying berberine’s role of improving insulin re-sistance. Methods mRNA level of inflammatory molecules, adipokines, key enzymes and protein in fatty acid metabolism in 3T3-L1 cells were determined by quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) after cells were treated with different concentrations of berberine (0, 5, 10, 20, 40μmol/L) for 24 hours and with 10μmol/L berberine at different du-rations (0,4,8,24,48 h). These factors mainly included interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), leptin, adipo-nectin, visfatin, fatty acid synthase (FAS), acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL) and adipocyte fatty acid binding protein (AFABP). Results In 3T3-L1 adipocytes, transcription level of IL-6, TNF-α, leptin, FAS, AT-GL, AFABP reduced with addition of berberine dosage at 10~40μmol/L(P<0.05)while visfatin mRNA level increased(P<0.05)compared with the control group. No significant difference was found in expression of adiponectin(P>0.05). Tran-scription level of IL-6, TNF-α, leptin, AFABP, ATGL, FAS decreased with time after 10μmol/L berberine intervention (8-48 h) compared with the control group(P<0.05). On the other hand, visfatin mRNA level increased(P<0.05)compared with the control group. Adiponectin mRNA decreased only after cells were treated with berberine for 48 h(P<0.05). No sig-nificant difference was found transcription of ACC between each groups treated with berberine(P > 0.05). Conclusion mRNA level of inflammatory factors, adipokines, key enzymes and protein in fatty acid metabolism in 3T3-L1 adipocytes can be affected by berberine and this effect depend on its dose and time . This might be the mechanisms underlying berber- ine to improve insulin resistance.
10.Expression of aurora-A gene in ovarian cancer tissue and its clinicopathologic significance
Chunbo NIU ; Feiyong JIA ; Ying YUE ; Xu YAN ; Limei QU
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2006;0(04):-
Objective To detect the genetic amplification and protein expression characteristics of aurora-A in ovarian cancer and to interpret the role of aurora-A gene in course of onset,progression and regression phases of ovarian cancer.Methods The amplification of aurora-A gene was detected by quantitative PCR in 6 normal ovarian tissues and 8 ovarian cancer samples,and its protein expression was examined by immunohistochemistry in 6 normal ovarian tissues and 40 ovarian cancer samples,furthermore,the relationships between over-expression of aurora-A protein in ovarian cancer tissue and its pathologic classification,tissue differentiation,clinical phase,tumor proliferation trait and prognosis were analyzed.Results Quantitive PCR showed that aurora-A mRNA was significantly higher in 8 ovarian cancer samples than that in normal ovarian tissues(P0.05).Conclusion There are abnormal amplification and protein over-expression of aurora-A in ovarian cancer tissue,aurora-A probably play an important role in the onset and progression of ovarian cancer,and the novel biological treatment concerning aurora-A gene and its protein is probably a useful route for curing tumor.