1.Uric acid, hyperuricemia and ischemic stroke
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2014;22(5):392-396
Uric acid is an end product of purine metabolism.Hyperuricemia is defined as serum uric acid level >420 μmol/L in man,and 360 μmol/L in woman.Several mechanisms can cause elevated serum uric acid levels.Systematic reviews and Meta-analyses have shown that hyperuricemia is significantly correlated with the increased morbidity and mortality in patients with ischemic stroke.However,as a powerful antioxidant and a radical scavenger,uric acid seems to have a neuroprotective effect in ischemic stroke.Uric acid administered early can enhance the effect of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) thrombolytic therapy in rats with thromboembolic stroke.Therefore,it is necessary to conduct a randomized controlled trial for the clinical effects of rtPA thrombolysis in combination with uric acid in patients with acute ischemic stroke.A phase 3 clinical trial is ongoing,and its results are worth waiting for.
2.Study on the relationship between sex hormone and lipid metabolism in overweight and obese boys aged 9 to 12 years
Yuping CAO ; Chunyu LIANG ; Yi YAN
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2021;37(3):212-220
Objective:To explore the specific changes and correlations of sex hormones and lipid metabolism in overweight and obese boys aged 9-12 years.Methods:Seventy-two male subjects (9 to 12 years old) were divided into normal weight group ( n=42), overweight group ( n=15), and obese group ( n=15). Plasma sex hormone levels and lipid levels were detected by chemiluminescence immunoassay and ultra performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC/QTOF/MS). All data were analyzed by multivariate statistics analysis. Results:(1) The serum concentration of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) in obese group and overweight group was significantly lower than that in normal weight group, and the serum concentration of SHBG in obese group was significantly lower than that in overweight group ( P<0.05). The serum concentrations of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in overweight and obese group were significantly higher than those in normal weight group ( P<0.05). (2) There were 171 kinds of differential lipid compounds between normal weight group and overweight group, 218 species of differential lipid compounds between normal weight group and obese group, and 34 species of differential lipid compounds between overweight and obese group. Among them, 150 kinds of lipid compounds in normal weight group were significantly different from those in overweight and obese group. (3) SHGB was positively correlated with phosphatidyl cholines (PC) (20∶0/0∶0) and PC[18∶1(9E)/0∶0]( r=0.6, P<0.05), DHEA was positively correlated with diacylglycerol (DG)[17∶2(9Z, 12Z)/22∶0/0∶0]( r=0.5, P<0.05). Conclusions:9-12 years old overweight and obese boys had early growth and development, but sex hormone levels were not synchronized with growth and development. The serum DHEA level in overweight and obese boys was significantly increased, while the level of DG [17∶2 (9Z, 12Z)/22∶0/0∶0] was significantly increased, and the serum SHGB concentration was significantly decreased, while the vast majority of PC was significantly down-regulated. The mechanism of these changes needs to be further studied.
3.Inhibitor of growth 2 and tumors
Shasha WANG ; Yan XIN ; Yuping XIAO
Journal of International Oncology 2010;37(4):246-248
Inhibitor of growth 2 (INC2 ) is a member of INC family, and cooperates with p53 in regulating cell cycle, apoptosis, and aging. It can also facilitate chromatin remodeling and transcription regulating through histone modifications. Researches suggest that INC2 protein is an important factor in the genesis, metastasis and prognosis of many kinds of tumors. Resent studies indicate that INC2 can not be simply classified as oncogene or tumor suppressor. At present, the function of INC2 in tumorigenesis and tumor development involves interaction with varied molecules, but the mechanisms remain largely unknown, which still require further investigation.
4.Construction of lentivirus RNAi vector pLenti6/V5-DEST-IP_3R1 and identification of its silencing effects
Yuping CHEN ; Shushu WANG ; Cuixiang GAO ; Zhan LIU ; Yan LIU ; Yuping PENG
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(08):-
Objective To construct lentiviral expression vector of rat IP3R1 gene,and identify its silencing effect by using PC12 cell lines. Methods Oligo DNA sequences of 4 pairs of miRNA,named as miRNA1,miRNA2,miRNA3 and miRNA4,were designed according to IP3R1 gene sequence (GenBank:NM_001007235). The single strand of oligo DNA was annealed to form double strand DNA,and then connected with the empty plasmid pcDNA TM 6.2-GW/EmGFP-miR. By using gateway technology,the expression vector pcDNA TM 6.2-GW/EmGFP-miR-IP3R1 was linked into lentiviral destination vector pLenti6/V5-DEST to form the lentiviral expression vector pLenti6/V5-DEST-IP3R1,then it was transformed into infectious lentiviral particles and to infect PC12 cell lines. Silencing effect of gene IP3R1 was detected by Real-time PCR and Western blot. Results The sequence of expression vector pcDNA TM 6.2-GW/EmGFP-miR-IP3R1 was proved correct using sequencing method. After the transfection of letivirus vector pLenti6/V5-DEST-IP3R1 into PC12 cell lines,the IP3R1 mRNA and protein level were down-regulated 48h later,of which miRNA2 and miRNA3 sequence showed the best silencing effect,and the expression of IP3R1 in the blank control and negative control showed no significant changes. Conclusions Lentiviral expression vector pLenti6/V5-DEST-IP3R1 was constructed successfully. pLenti6/V5-DEST-IP3R1 may render the IP3R1 expression in PC12 cell lines down-regulated,and it provides a foundation for studying the function of calcium release channel IP3R1.
5.The Projection from the Long Descending Propriospinal Tract to the Lumbar Enlargement in the Rabbit
Yuping MA ; Xiulai GAO ; Yan WU ; Qunyuan XU ; Yaliang CHEN
Progress of Anatomical Sciences 2001;7(1):10-12
ObjectiveTo explore the projections of the long descending propriospinal tracts to lumbar enlargement. Method Anterograde tracing with cupric-silver staining. 10 animals were injected b biotinylated dextran in the upper cervical cord. Following survival times of 14 days, projections of the long descending propriospinal tracts were immunohistochemically demonstrated in the lumbar enlargement.Results The degenerated terminals and labeled terminals were found in the bilateral gray matter of the lumbar enlargement, but predominantly ipsilaterally. The terminals were widely distributed in laminal Ⅴ-Ⅸ, heavily Ⅶ and Ⅷ. Conclusion The long descending propriospinal tract from the upper cervical cord projects to the lumbar enlargement.
6.Effect of Wujibaifeng Pills on osteoporosis of ovariectonmized rat
Liying NIU ; Xinguo WANG ; Yuping YAN ; Xia BAI ; Qiuhong GUO ;
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(11):-
AIM: To investigate effect of Wujibaifeng Pills (WJBFP) on osteoporosis of ovariectonmized (OVX) rat. METHODS: Ovariectonmized (OVX) rat model was established to evaluate osteoporosis of which parameters investigated included bone gla protein (BGP), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), bone minera density (BMD), Serum phosphorus and serum total calcium. RESULTS: WJBFP(1.0g/kg,2.0g/kg,4.0g/kg) could enhance the contents of serum estradiol and calcitonin, decrease serum BGP level in OVX rats; It had no effect on serum total calcium and ALP activities but increase level of serum phosphorus; It could enhance BMD, prevent OVX rat from decreasing bone loss without raising body weight; furthermore, it could inhibit both the uterus and adrenal gland atrophy. CONCLUSION: WJBFP might have better prevention on osteoporosis of ovariectionmized rats.
7.Research Progress in Molecular Pharmacognosy of Bupleuri Radix
Xiaowei HAN ; Yuping YAN ; Lanfang WU ; Jiahu YANG ; Yuguang ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;24(7):125-128
Molecular pharmacognosy is an emerging interdisciplinary subject with crude drugs as research subjects. Its development provides a new theoretical method and technique for traditional pharmacognosy research, so that the study of crude drugs has reached the level of gene. As traditional Chinese materia medica, Bupleuri Radix has developed molecular pharmacognosy research on the basis of traditional research Methods , and achieved certain Results . This article summarized the research achievements of Bupleuri Radix through molecular pharmacognosy method in recent years, and prospected this field, in order to further provide references for the protection, development and utilization of Bupleuri Radix resources and other TCM resources.
8.Shortening Transfer Time of Critical Inpatients from Ward to Intensive Care Unit:Based on Six Sigma
Jianping SONG ; Yan FENG ; Minfang Lü ; Juehua XU ; Yuping ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2017;23(7):843-847
Objective To shorten the transfer time of critical inpatients from wards to intensive care unit (ICU). Methods From Novem-ber to December, 2015, 30 critical inpatients transferred from wards to ICU were investigated, and analyzed with Six Sigma DMAIC five-step method. There were 7 main processes and 22 sub-processes refined in transfer procedure, as well as the key quality points and the factors influencing the safety of transferring. Some improvement advice were recommended, including multifunctional transfer cart, Check-list before Transfer to Intensive Care Unit for Critical Patients, setting up transport group, training for young nurses and application of SBAR communication. Other 30 critical inpatients transferred from wards to ICU, from May to June, 2016, after the series of control pro-grams, were investigated. Results After improvement, the total transfer time from wards to ICU decreased (t=15.052, P<0.001), without the increase of human power and unsafety issues. The rescue success rate increased from 91.67%to 98.01%. Conclusion The process transfer-ring patient from wards to ICU has been reengineered based on Six Sigma DMAIC management, that reduces the time and improve the res-cue success rate.
9.Training of students’experimental techniques and skills in medicinal chemistry
Yan LUO ; Yuping ZHOU ; Wanjin ZHANG ; Lianbao YE
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2006;0(10):-
According to medicinal chemistry experiment characteristics,the teaching meth-ods and grading system were reformed,The main point of this course is improving students’ex-perimental technique and skill capability so as to effectively arouse the students’interest in study and improve their comprehensive experimental ability.
10.Preparation, Characteristics and Cell Imaging of Fluorescent Nanoparticles Based on Grafted Poly(acrylic acid)
Xiaoyan LIAO ; Shucai LIANG ; Yuping LIU ; Jingya ZHANG ; Guoping YAN
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2017;45(5):747-753
Polyacrylic acid was firstly grafted by N-amino-4-N-methylpiperazine-1,8-naphthlimide (AMN) to prepare a amphiphilic polymer, which was self-assembled in water producing nanoparticles called as PAAMN.Then the morphology, structure and fluorescence properties of PAAMN were investigated by various methods including transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (HNMR) and fluorescence spectroscopy.MTT assay was carried out to assess the cell compatibility of PAAMN.Finally, the fluorescence from PAAMN self and HeLa cells incubated with PAAMN was observed by fluorescence microscope.The results revealed that PAAMN had spherical structure, in which naphthlimide fluorphores were immobilized in the polyacrylic acid matrix with the degree of substitution of 4.1%.Under the physiological pH condition, PAAMN excited at 390 nm could emit strong and stable fluorescence at 534 nm.In the range of pH 4.0-10.0, its excitation and emission wavelengths had no obvious change.The fluorescence intensity of PAAMN increased with the decrease of pH values, but the pH sensitivity of PAAMN was much lower than that of AMN.PAAMN had good cell compatibility.From the pictures of fluorescence imaging, it was found that both PAAMN self and cells-engulfed PAAMN could emit green fluorescence upon excited at 390 nm, indicating the potential of the developed nanoparticle for cell imaging.