1.Effects of Endothelin A Receptor Antagonist BQ-123 on Learning and Memory Ability and Neurons Autophagy in Hippocampus in Rats with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Junjie LIU ; Xu ZHAO ; Yaning ZHAO ; Jianmin LI ; Jiwei XU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(2):141-145
Objective To investigate the effect of BQ-123 on the ability of learning and memory and nerve cell autophagy in hippocam-pus in rats with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Methods 72 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham group, SAH model group (SAH group) and BQ-123 group with 24 rats in each group. SAH model was established by injecting the autologous blood into cisterna magna twice. The sham group was not injected blood. BQ-123 group received intracerebroventricular injection with BQ-123 18μg 30 minutes before modeling. 6, 24, 72 and 144 hours after modeling, the passive avoidance latency (PAL) and active avoidance reaction rate (AARR) were tested with Shutter Box Test, the nerve cell morphological changes of hippocampus were observed with HE staining, and the expressions of Beclin-1 and LC3-II were detected with immunohistochemical staining. Results Compared with the sham group, the PAL pro-longed, the AARR decreased (P<0.05), the nerve cells in the hippocampus reduced (P<0.05), and the expressions of Beclin-1 and LC3-II in-creased (P<0.05) in SAH group. Compared with SAH group, PAL shortened (P<0.05), AARR increased (P<0.05), the nerve cells in the hip-pocampus increased (P<0.05), and the expressions of Beclin-1 and LC3-II increased (P<0.05) in BQ-123 group. Conclusion BQ-123 can promote the recovery of learning and memory ability, which may relate to the activation of nerve cell autophagy in the hippocampus.
2.The regulation of neurons autophagy in the hippocampus by PI3K-mTOR signaling pathways in SAH rats
Junjie LIU ; Jianmin LI ; Yaning ZHAO ; Xu ZHAO ; Jiwei XU
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2017;38(2):188-192
Objective To explore the regulation of PI3K-mTOR signaling pathways on autophagy of hippocampus nerve cells after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)in rats.Methods We randomly divided 72 male Sprague-Dawley rats into sham group,SAH model group and LY294002 group with 24 rats in each group.We established SAH model with the secondary injection of blood method while the sham group was not injected with blood.PI3K signaling pathways specific inhibitor LY294002 was injected with 500μmol per rat 30 minutes before modeling.After 6,24,72 and 144 h morphologic changes of hippocampus CA1 neural cells were observed by microscopy;the expression levels of PI3K,mTOR,Beclin-1 and LC3-Ⅱ were detected by immunohistochemical method.Results The density of survival neurons in the SAH group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.05),PI3K-mTOR signaling pathways were activated obviously,and the expressions of Beclin 1 and LC3-Ⅱ were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05 ).The number of survival neurons significantly decreased in the LY294002 group compared with the SAH group at each time point (P<0.05),PI3K-mTOR signaling pathways were suppressed.The expressions of Beclin-1 and LC3-Ⅱ were significantly lower than those in the SAH group (P<0.05).Conclusion PI3K-mTOR signaling pathways protect neurons by activating the autophagy of neurons after SAH.
3.Non-alcohol fatty liver disease reduces the intestinal barrier function of rats
Tao LIU ; Qiuling XU ; Yan ZHAO
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2015;(11):1124-1127
Objective Disorder of intestinal barrier function is associated with the non-alcohol fatty liver disease ( NAFLD) . The present paper aimed to explore the intestinal barrier function in the rat model of NAFLD . Methods Sixteen SD rats were ran-domly divided into an NAFLD and a normal control group of equal number .The NAFLD models were constructed by high-fat feeding . HE staining was used for pathologic examination of the liver , the levels of TNF-α, IL-1, and endotoxin (ET ) were measured by ELISA and the limulus reagent method , and the expressions of intestinal ZO-1 and Occluding were determined by real time PCR . Resu lts Compared with the normal controls , the NAFLD rats showed typical hepatic lipid deposition , with significantly increased levels of serum TNF-αand IL-1 and plasma ET and decreased expressions of intestinal ZO-1 and Occluding (P<0.05). Conclusion Intestinal barrier function is decreased in NAFLD rats .
4.Effects of Curcumin Combined with 5-Fluorouracil on Growth Inhibition and Apoptosis Induction in Gastric Cancer Cell Line MGC-803
Ji LIU ; Yundan XU ; Gang ZHAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(6):1203-1209
This study was aimed to provide experimental evidence for clinical application of curcumin to strengthen the effect of 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) in gastric cancer treatment, so as to reduce the dose of 5-FU and its side-effect in the future treatment. MTT assay was used to detect medication effect on MGC-803 cell growth inhibition; AO/EB double staining fluorescence microscopic observation and FITC/PI double staining flow cytometry were used to detect medication effect on cell apoptosis. Flow cytometry was based on PI staining used to detect medication effect on MGC-803 cell cycle. The results showed that curcumin (25μmol·L-1) with low-dose (2.4μmol·L-1) and middle-dose (4.8μmol·L-1) 5-FU can effectively inhibit MGC-803 cell growth, induce cell apoptosis and block cell cycle in S phase. Which showed dose-time dependent manner. The combined use of curcumin with low-dose 5-FU was more effective than the middle-dose (4.8μmol·L-1) 5-FU alone (P < 0.01); similarly, the combined use of curcumin with middle-dose 5-FU was more effective than the use of high-dose (9.6μmol·L-1) 5-FU alone (P < 0.01). It indicated that curcumin can enhance the antitumor effect of 5-FU against MGC-803 cells in a dose-time dependent manner. It was concluded that the study provided a preliminary experimental basis for using curcumin as an adjuvant to 5-FU with the benefit of reducing its dose and toxicity in the clinical treatment of gastric cancer.
5.Caspase-3 in cellular apoptosis of bladder carcinoma induced by mitomycin C
Changlin ZHAO ; Huimian XU ; Jia LIU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2001;0(08):-
Objective To investigate caspase 3 in the apoptosis of EJ cells in bladder carcinoma induced by mitomycin C(MMC). Methods The apoptosis and changes in cell cycle were examined by means of TUNEL and flow cytometry. The ability of caspase 3 antibody to resist apoptosis induced by a low dose of mitomycin was also studied. Results The typical characteristics of apoptosis were observed in EJ cells treated with low dose of mitomycin and the apoptotic index (AI) was (62.9? 2.2 )%, being much higher than that in the group treated combinedly with caspase 3 antibody and MMC(4.9?0.3)% and in the controls (2.7?0.7)%, P
6.Effects of estrogen on thermal hyperalgesla following chronic constrictive nerve injury in rats
Xin ZHAO ; Jian LIU ; Jianguo XU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 1994;0(04):-
0.05), but after 21 days of different estrogen treatment when the different estrogen levels were stabilized there were significant differences in PWL among the 3 groups ( P
7.Antiapoptotic effect of dihydroartemisinin on rheumatoid arthritis synoviocyte mediated by akt signaling pathway
Chiduo XU ; Chun LIU ; Ling ZHAO
Journal of Chinese Physician 2009;11(7):889-891
Objective To explore the mechanism of apeptosis in rheumatoid arthritis synoviocyte induced by dihydroartemisinin. Methods Synovial tissues were cut from rheumatoid arthritis patients when who was under knee prosthesis. Apoptosis was detected with flow cytometry. Western blot was performed to assess ser473-phosphorylated Akt. EMSA (electrophoretic mobility shift assay) was used to ana-lyze NF-κB activation. Results Dihydroartemisin can induce apoptosis in rheumatoid arthritis synoviocyte in a dose-dependent manor from 2.5μmol/L to 10μmol/L. Rheumatoid Arthritis synoviocyte cultured with dihydroartemisinin in 5μmol/L or 10μmoL/L can significantly in-hibit serine 473 phosphorylation in Akt and activation of NF-κB. Conclusion Dihydroartemisinin can induce apoptosis in rheumatoid arthri-tis synoviocyte through Akt signal pathway.
8.Vacuum-sealing drainages based on biologicalversus synthetic dressings in wound healing of skin grafting
Xiaozhou LIU ; Haidong XU ; Jianning ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(8):1295-1300
BACKGROUND:Vacuum-sealing drainage in wound skin grafting can close wound, reduce the leakage, promote granulation hyperplasia and improve skin new speed.
OBJECTIVE:To compare the clinical effects of two kinds of wound surface dressings used in wound skin grafting.
METHODS: Eighty patients who needed skin grafting for trauma were retrospectively studied and chosen from September 2010 to March 2012. They were divided into two groups: biomaterial group (dressings mainly made of luffa fibers) and synthetics group (seaweed polyvinyl alcohol foam). The vacuum-sealing drainage device and wound dressing were removed after 1 week treatment. The skin grafting coverage and wound healing time were recorded.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Al patients of two groups got effective skin grafting coverage rate, and no patient appeared with infection and nonunion. The skin grafting coverage and wound healing time of the biomaterial group significantly differed from the synthetics group (P< 0.05). These findings indicate that compared to the synthetic material group, the biomaterial group can be better for effective drainage, good circulation, bacteria inhibition and fast repair.
10.Reconstruction of the lateral ankle ligaments with autograft of semitendinosus & bio-interference screws in chronic lateral instability of the ankle
Lilai ZHAO ; Xiangyang XU ; Jinhao LIU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2011;31(9):959-963
ObjectiveTo observer the effect of autograft of semitendinosus and interference screws for reconstruction of lateral ankle ligaments. MethodsA total of 12 cases of injured lateral ankle ligaments were selected, including 7 males and 5 females with an average age was 29.4 years, with a course of disease from 3 to 6 months. All lateral ligaments were reconstructed by autograft of semitendinosus & bio-interference screws. A 4.5 mm diameter tunnel was drilled on the lateral ankle, where the tendon of semitendinosus was permeated through, both ends of semitendinosus tendons were fixed with bio-interference screws on talus of at the end of anterior talofibular ligament and calcaneus of at the end of calcaneofibular ligament, maintaining ankle neutral and moderate valgus position. Following operation, the ankle was fixed in neutral position and slightly valgus position with plaster cast. The wound healing, the outcomes of American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS), and stress radiographic evaluation were assessed at the follow-up. ResultsAll 12 patients showed no infection and the wound healed well at the primary stage. At 3, 6, 12, 24 months after operation, all patients were followed-up. According to AOFAS and FAOS of preoperation and final follow-up postoperation, function of ankle in all patients was significantly improved (P<0.01), the scores of Chrisman-Snook group were more lower than this approach. No patients complained of instability of the ankle, and stress radiograph confirmed this improvement. ConclusionReconstruction of lateral ligaments of the ankle with autograft of semilendinosus & biointerference screws is a practical and reliable treatment, which restores stability and function of the ankle.