1.Association between maternal serum soluble endoglin levels and preeclampsia or eclampsia in the third trimester
Lijun ZHANG ; Yuhuan HAN ; Ying WU
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2009;12(6):401-403
Objective To explore the ralationship between maternal serum level of soluble endoglin (sEng) in advanced gestations and hypertensive disorders comlicating pregnaney(HDCP). Methods The serum levels of sEng were analyzed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Blood samples were obtained from 62 pregnant women with HDCP at 35-39 weeks' gestation (20 gestational hypertension, 20 mild preeclampsia, 19 severe preeclampsia and 3 eclampsia), and 20 normal pregnant women at 37-39 weeks' gestation (control). Results The serum sEng levels in normal, gestational hypertension, mild preeclampsia, severe preeclampsia and eclampsia group were (6.24±0. 26) ng/ml; (6. 56±0. 29) ng/ml; (7.47±0. 31) ng/ml; (8. 71± 0. 37) ng/ml and (9.69±0. 28) ng/ml, respectively. The serum sEng levels in the preeclampsia and eclampsia group were significantly higher than those in the gestational hypertension and normal group (P<0. 01), that of the severe preeclampsia group was significantly higher than the mild preeclampsia (P<0. 01), and that of the eclampsia group was significantly higher than the preeclampsia group (P<0. 01). However, no difference was found between the gestational hypertension and normal group (P>0. 05). Conclusions The increased serum level of sEng may participate in the genesis of HDCP.
2.The Protective Effects of Butylphthalide on Amyloid β Peptide_(25-35) Induced Apoptosis in PC-12 Cells
Yuhuan CUI ; Chaodong ZHANG ; Yulei WEI
Journal of China Medical University 2010;(6):452-455
Objective To investigate the protective effects of dl-3-n-butylphthalide(NBP)on amyloid β peptide 25-35(Aβ25-35)-induced apoptosis in PC-12 cells.Methods Cultured PC12 cells were divided into 6 groups:normal group,Aβ25-35 treated model group,0.1,1.0,10,100 μmol/L NBP pretreatment groups.MTT assay was employed to analyze the PC12 cell viability.The ultrastructural changes of neuronal mitochondria were viewed under transmission electron microscope.In order to observe the effects of oxidative stress,MDA and SOD activities were detected by spectrophotometry.Results NBP pretreatment could significantly prevent the cell viability induced by Aβ25-35(P 0.05).Pretreatment with 10 μmol/L NBP could significantly inhibit the viability decrease induced by Aβ25-35(P 0.05).Compared with the cells in the model group,the number and morphology of neuronal mitochondria changed distinctly in the NBP pretreated cells.The activity of SOD in the NBP pretreated cells was obviously higher than that of the cell in the model group,while MDA activity had opposite result.Conclusion NBP could protect the mitochondria in Aβ25-35 induced apoptosis by inhibiting the MDA activity and activating the SOD activity.
3.Telomerase activity in cervical cancer and its precursor lesion
Yuhuan QIAO ; Mengzhen ZHANG ; Huirong SHI
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2001;0(08):-
Objective To study telomerase activity in cervical cancer and it′s precursor lesion Methods Thirty six cervical cancer and 16 cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) specimens were measured for telomerase activity using TRAP ELISA, and 11 normal cervix, 6 chronic cervicitis and 8 adjacent normal tissue specimens as controls Results Mean telomerase activity in CIN, cervical cancer, and controls were 0 398?0 293, 1 580?0 819, 0 050?0 012 There was statistically significant difference among three groups ( P
4.Clinical Observation of Compound Digestive Enzyme Capsule in the Treatment of Dyspepsia
Hongguang CHEN ; Hongjing CHEN ; Yuhuan ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2015;26(35):5000-5002
OBJECTIVE:To observe therapeutic efficacy and safety of Compound digestive enzyme capsule in the treatment of dyspepsia. METHODS:154 patients with dyspepsia were selected and randomly divided into observation group and control group, with 77 patients in each group. Control group received routine treatment,Polyzyme tablet 600 mg,tid,30 min after meal;observa-tion group was additionally given Compound digestive enzyme capsule 600 mg,tid,30 min after meal. Treatment course of 2 groups lasted for 2 weeks. The improvement of dyspepsia,clinical efficacy,clinical manifestation score,improvement duration and ADR were observed in 2 groups after treatment. RESULTS:The total effective rate of observation group(89.61%)was significant-ly higher than that of control group(74.03%),with statistical significance(P<0.05). After treatment,the improvement of abdomi-nal distension,early satiety,belching,epigastric discomfort,epigastrium pain,epigastric burning sensation,nausea,vomiting and other clinical digestive symptoms in observation group were significantly better than control group,while clinical symptom score and improvement duration were significantly lower or shorter then control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of ADR between observation group (3.90%) and control group (5.19%), with statistical significance (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Compound digestive enzymes capsule has good effect on dyspepsia with less ADR.
5.Effect of estradiol supplementation during the luteal phase on mouse endometrial expression of leukaemia inhibitory factor and pinopodes in controlled ovarian stimulation cycles
Cuilian ZHANG ; Juanke XIE ; Shaodi ZHANG ; Yuhuan QIAO
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008;43(12):937-941
Objective To study the effect of estradiol supplementation during the luteal phase on mouse endometrial expression of leukaemia inhibitory factor and pinopodes in controlled ovarian stimulation cycles.Methods Female mice were randomly divided into four groups:group A[controlled ovarian stimulation(COS)group],group B(COS group with progesterone for luteal-phase-support),group C(COS group with progesterone and estradiol for luteal-phase-support),and group D of natural cycle group.Pinopodes were investigated by scanning electronic microscopy(SEM)in the uterine endometrium of pregnant mice on pregnancy days(pa)3-5.LEukaemia inhibitory factor(LIF)protein Was determined by immunohistochemistry in the uterine endometrium of pregnant mice on pd 3-5.Results (1)In groups B,C,and D,there were small developed pinopodes in the endometrial surface of pregnant mouse on day 3;there were large fully developed pinopodes in endometrial surface,which Was smooth with well defined borders resembling a mushroom on day 4.The regressing pinopodes were observed on day 5.In group A,there were small developed pinopodes in endometrial surface of pregnant mouse on day 3.The regressing pinopodes were seen on day 4.(2)In the pregnant mice of groups C and D,the level of LIF protein on days 3-5 ( 138.5±20. 3,143.1±19. 0) was significantly higher than group A ( 103. 2 ± 5.0, P < 0. 05 ), and strong immunostaining of LIF protein was found on day 4 of gestation. In group B, the level of LIF protein on days 3-5 ( 123.5±10. 8)was significantly higher than group A (P <0. 05), but significantly lower than groups C and D ( P <0. 05 ). Strong immunostaining of LIF protein was found on day 4 of gestation. In group A, weak immunostaining of LIF protein peaked on day 3 of gestation. In groups B, C, and D, the level of LIF protein on day 4 was significantly higher than group A on day 3 ( F = 55.76, P < 0. 01 ). Conclusions Estradiol supplementation during the luteal phase can improve the expression of LIF and pinopodes in mouse endometrium in controlled ovarian stimulation cycles and redress the harmful effect on implantation window by COS. Therefore, estradiol supplementation can improve the endometrial receptivity.
6.The comparative effect of capecitabine and tegafur/gimeracil/oteracil(S-1) on advanced colorectal cancer
Dongsheng SUN ; Guirong ZHANG ; Liguo MA ; Yuhuan ZOU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2013;20(6):826-827
Objective To test comparative effect of capecitabine and S-1 (Tegafur/gimeracil/oteracil) on advanced colorectal cancer.Methods 106 cases of advanced colorectal cancer in our hospital oncology were collected and randomly divided into 2 groups:capecitabine group (52 cases) and S-1 group (54 cases).The chemotherapy effect and adverse effect of 2 groups were collected.Results After one treatment period,3 cases of complete remission,19 cases of partial remission,15 cases of stable disease,15 cases of disease progression,efficient rate of 42.3%and control rate of 71.2% were observed in capecitabine group.5 cases of complete remission,21cases of partial remission,19 cases of stable disease,9 cases of disease progression and efficient rate of 48.1% and control rate of 83.3% were observed in S-1 group.There were no significant differences in efficient rate,control rate adverse effect rate and survival time between 2 groups(P > 0.05).Conclusion Capecitabine and S-1 are both safe and effective in treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.
7.A health behaviors research about the community-dwelling older people with different risk of osteoporotic fractures
Yuhuan WANG ; Bin HE ; Wei ZHANG ; Ning LU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2012;21(3):247-249
Objective To find out a health behaviors about the community-dwelling older people with different risk of osteoporotic fractures,and to provide the interventions basis for high risk population.Methods By fracture risk assessment tool(FRAX).Stratified sampling method was used.Data were collected by face-to-face interviews with questionnaires in 450 people aged 60 years and over who come from the three communities.Results By the statistical test,the scores of behavior between high and low risk older people had statistical significance(P<0.01 ).The scores of high risk of osteoporotic fractures behavior in older people were 30.59 ± 4.67,which rate was 56.6%.There were 86 people who scored 33 and over,pass rate was only 37.2% ; The behavior scores of low risk of osteoporotic fractures older people were 32.01 ± 4.49,which rate was 59.3%.There were 102 people who scored 33 and over,pass rate was only 46.6%.The one way ANOVA found that theeducation level were main factors for low risk of osteoporotic fractures elderly people in prevention behavior.By the multiple liner stepwise regression,gender and monthly income were main factors for high risk of osteoporotic fractures elderly people in prevention behavior.Conclusion Focus on those older people who have the low-income,male group in high risk of osteoporotic fractures to improving health behavior intervention,which include those in low risk of osteoporotic fractures but have low level of education.
8.Effect of GPER on the activation of PI3K/Akt induced by 17β-estradiol in endometrial carcinoma cells
Yancai ZHANG ; Ruixia GUO ; Xin GE ; Yuhuan QIAO
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2012;47(4):292-296
ObjectiveTo investigate the expression of G protein-coupled ER (GPER) and ER in the activation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) induced by 17β-estradiol (17β-E2 )in endometrial carcinoma cells,Ishikawa and HEC-1A.Methods Expressions of GPER,Erα and Erβ protein in Ishikawa and HEC-1A cells were detected by immunohistochemical SP method.Levels of GPER,Erα and Erβ were examined by western blot in Ishikawa and HEC-1A cells after treated with 1 ×10-6 mol/L 17β-E2 at different time (0,15,30,60,120 minutes).ResultsGPER was positive expressed in Ishikawa and HEC-1A cells.Erα and Erβ were both positive expressed in Ishikawa cells.While,Erα was weakly expressed and Erβ was almost negatively expressed in HEC-1A cells.Western blot analysis showed that 1× 10-6 mol/L 17β-E2 treatment,the Ishikawa and HEC-1A cells GPER protein level for 15 minutes markedly increased (P < 0.05 ),which Ishikawa 30 minutes,when cells reached the highest level (0.192 ± 0.004),HEC-1A cells for 15 minutes and reached the highest level (0.184 ±0.006) ; Ishikawa and HEC-1A cells,Akt,activation of 15 minutes from the treatment start was significantly increased (P < 0.05 ),which Ishikawa cells for 30 minutes and reached the highest level (0.666 ± 0.021 ),HEC-1A cells for 15 minutes and reached maximum (0.788 ± 0.035); Ishikawa and HEC-1 A cells,Erα and Erβ protein expression did not change significantly ( P > 0.05 ).Conclusion GPER likely involved in non-nuclear activation of PI3K/Akt signaling pathways in endometrial carcinoma cells,Ishikawa and HEC-1A.
9.Lipid metabolism in ketosis-prone type 2 diabetes mellitus patients classified by Aβ classification scheme
Yuhuan WANG ; Shu WANG ; Jing ZHANG ; Juanjuan WU ; Xuan XIE
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2012;35(28):15-17
ObjectiveTo investigate the lipid metabolism in ketosis-prone type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients classified by Aβ classification scheme.Methods Two hundred and seventy-seven ketosis-prone T2DM patients were classified according to the A β classification scheme which was based on the presence or absence of pancreatic islet β-cell autoantibody and fasting C peptide:A-β- group (78 cases ),A+ β -group (41 cases ),A- β + group ( 113 cases ) and A+ β + group (45 cases).The levels of blood lipid were determined and compared in the four groups.ResultsIn A- β -,A+ β -,A- β + and A+ β +groups,the levels of triglyeride (TG) were separately (1.72 ± 1.07),(1.86 ± 1.04),(2.21 ± 1.66) and (2.60 ± 1.87 )mmol/L,the levels of very low density lipoprotein-cholesterol(VLDL-C) were separately (0.57 ±0.45),(0.61 ±0.48),(0.79 ±0.63) and(0.81 ±0.62) mmol/L,and there were significant differences in TG and VLDL-C among the four groups(P =0.004 and 0.010).There were significant differences in TG and VLDL-C between β + group ( 158 cases) and β - group ( 119 cases) [ (2.32 ± 1.72) mmol/L vs.(1.77 ± 1.06)mmol/L,(0.80 ±0.63) mmol/L vs.(0.58 ±0.46) mmol/L,P =0.001 and 0.001 ].Conclusions Ketosis-prone T2DM patients with different situations of pancreatic islet β-cell autoimmunity and function are different in lipid metabolism,so it is very lmportant to evaluate the blood lipid and perform related lipid-lowering therapy in order to reduce the occurrence of diabetic complication.
10.Effect of DNA methyltransferase 1 gene silencing on proliferation and apoptosis of HeLa cells
Xianlan ZHAO ; Yanling RAO ; Yuhuan QIAO ; Huili ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2009;44(7):533-537
Objective To observe the effect of DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1 ) gene silencing by RNA interfering technology on the proliferation and apoptosis of HeLa cells. Methods Recombinant plasmid pshRNA-DNMT1-A, B and C were respectively transfected into HeLa cells by lipofectamine 2000, while cells transfected plasmid vector pSilencer3.1-HI and cells untreated as control groups. RT-PCR was adopted to select the recombinant plasmid which showed the most optimal inhibition effect. RT-PCR and western blotting was used to detected the mRNA and protein expression of DNMT1 in HeLa cells transfected for 24, 48 and 72 hours. Cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8 ) assay was used to investigate the proliferation of the HeLa cells after transfection, while apoptosis was detected by flowcytometry(FCM ) method. Results Three DNMT1-targeted short hairpin RNA (shRNA) A,B and C were successfully inserted into the plasmid vector PShRNA, and the coding sequences of the obtained shRNA were consistent with the designed fragments. The results indicated that both recombinant plasmid pshRNA-DNMT1-A and B could effectively knock down the expression of DNMT1 gene in human cervical cancer cells, of which pshRNA-DNMTI-B was the better choice. While no effect of pshRNA-DNMTI-C was seen. BT-PCR results showed that the relative mRNA expression of DNMT1 gene in Helm cells transfected with pshRNA-DNMT1 for 24, 48 and 72 hours were 0.406±0.057,0.191±0.036 and 0.104±0.015, which were significantly lower than that in Helm cells transfected by empty vector and non-transfected cells (0.520±0.020, 0.537±0.041, respectively, P < 0.05 ). The western blotting analysis manifested that the relative expression of DNMT1 protein of Helm cells transfected by pshRNA-DNMT1 for 24, 48 and 72 hours were 0.197±0.024, 0.075±0.015, 0.040± 0.013, which were significantly lower than that in transfected cells by empty vector and non-transfected cells (0.273±0.010, 0.283±0.016, respectively, P <0.05). The CCK-8 results showed that the cell survival rates of HeLa cells transfected by pshRNA-DNMT1 for 24, 48, 72, 96 and 120 hours were 70.8%, 64.8%, 51.6%, 45.3% and 38.0%, there were statistically different compared with cells transfected by empty vector and non-transfected cells at different time-points (P < 0.01 ). The results of FCM indicated that the apoptesis rate of HeLa cells trandected with pshRNA-DNMTI for 24, 48 and 72 hours were (17.7± 1.3 ) %, (35.3±1.3 ) %, (47.6±1.6 ) %, which were significantly higher than empty vector transfected cells and non-transfected cells [(4.9±0.5 ) %, (5.1±0.7 ) %, respectively, P < 0.05]. Conclusions DNMT1 can be successfully silenced by RNA interfering in cervical Helm cells. Downregulation of DNMT1 can inhibit cervical cancer cells proliferation and induce cell apoptosis.