1.Effects of daidzein on expressions of BDNF and NPY in hippocampus rats with chronic stress depression and non-specific immune regulation
Yuhui TIAN ; Wenqing YUAN ; Qian MA ; Zhimin DU ; Wanli LI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2015;(5):632-637
Objective:To investigate the effects of Daidzein on behavior of chronic stress depression rats and the expression of hippocampal brain-derived neurotrophic factor ( BDNF ) , neuropeptide Y ( NPY ) and non-specific immune regulation.Methods: 40 healthy adult male SD rats with body weight(210±19)g,clean grade,were chosen and fed with 1%sucrose solution for 4 d to change drinking habits.On the fifth day rats were subjected to water deprivation for 24 h without fasting.On the sixth day rats were fed with 1%surcrose solution.4 h later, preference of 1% surcrose solution was examined.According to the 1% sucrose solution preference and weight rats were randomly divided into 4 groups,normal control group(CG),model control group,(MG),fluoxetine group(FG,10.0 mg/kg),daidzein group(DG,80.0 mg/kg).At the same time of establishing model,rats were administered orally once a day for 32 d.The depression model was established by chronic unpredictable mild stress model and separation.The behavioral changes of the rats were observed, and expression of BNDF in hippocampus and NPY was measured by Western blot technology and immunohistochemistry.It was observed the proliferation function of lymphocytes,spleen index,the number of peripheral blood leukocytes and antibody-secreting cell function.Results: Compared with the normal control group(CG),the weight of rats with chronic stress protocol was lower, 1%sucrose consumption decreased,scores of rats in the open field test dropped significantly,the immobility time in the forced swimming test prolonged,the level of expression of BNDF and NPY decreased,all the differences above were statistically sig-nificant(P<0.01).Compared with model group,weight of rats in fluoxetine treatment group(FG) and daidzein treatment group(DG)in-creased,sugar consumption,scores in the open field test and the levels of expression of BNDF and NPY significantly increased,the differences were statistically significant( P<0.05 or P<0.01 ).The number of peripheral blood leukocytes and antibody-secreting cell function and proliferation of lymphocytes force in daidzein treatment group was significantly higher than the model group,daidzein dose spleen index was significantly higher than the model group(P<0.01).Conclusion: The daidzein can antagonize depressive symptoms in chronic stress mice,daidzein may increased content of BDNF in hippocampus and NPY protein, and enhanced the role of humoral immune response and lymphocyte proliferation in rats with chronic stress model.The mechanisms of antidepressant effects of daidzein might be related to the increase of content of BDNF in hippocampus and NPY protein and non -specific immune regulation.
2.Effects of Kangnao Liquid on Expressions of Pi3k mRNA and Akt mRNA in Focal Cerebral Ischemic-Reperfusion Injury in Rats
Zhijuan XIAO ; Zhimin ZHAO ; Yuan ZOU ; Qian XUE ; Liqiang XING
Tianjin Medical Journal 2014;(5):436-439
Objective To observe the therapeutically effect of kangnao liquid on Pi3k mRNA and Aktm RNA ex-pressions in rats with focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury. Methods 180 male SD rats were randomly divided into 6 groups:sham operated group, model group, three kangnao liquid groups (high-dose, medium-dose and low-dose) and nimodipine group. Rats in kangnao liquid groups were administrated with kangnao liquid of 24 g/(kg · d), 12 g/(kg · d) and 6 g/(kg · d), orally once a day. Rats in nimodipine group were given nimodipine 1 mg/(kg · d). Rats in model group and sham group were treated with the same volume of distilled water for 7 days. The animal model of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) was established by a monofilament method from right internal carotid artery. The neurological evaluation was per-formed 24 h after reperfusion. The in situ hybridization was used to investigate the expression levels of Pi3k mRNA and Akt mRNA in rats on 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, 72 h and 168 h after ischemia for 2 h. Results Compared with model group, neurological functions were improved significantly in kangnao liquid groups. The expression levels of Pi3k mRNA and Akt mRNA were al-so significantly higher in kangnao liquid groups than those of model group. The expression levels of Pi3k mRNA and Akt mRNA were significantly higher in nimodipine group than those of model group, but which were lower compared with those of high-dose and medium-dose kangnao liquid groups. Conclusion Kangnao liquid can protect nerve cells by enhancing the expressions of Pi3k mRNA and Akt mRNA in rats with cerebral ischemia-reprefusion injury.
3.Skeletal-related events clinical factors and survival analysis in non-small cell lung cancer patients with bone metastases
Qian LI ; Hao HE ; Zhimin ZHANG ; Baohua LAN ; Zhenzhou YANG
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(5):579-582
Objective To explore skeletal‐related events (SREs) clinical factors and analysis prognosis factors on patients with non‐small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) with bone metastases .Methods We collected clinical data of pathology confirmed 383 patients with non‐small cell lung cancer between April 2007 and January 2007 in the third affiliated hospital of the third military medical uni‐versity .It was used to screening for Emission Computed Tomography (ECT ) for bone metastases .And then it was need to con‐firmed for CT ,MRI or PET‐CT or pathology .Statistics in patients between clinical features and the SREs prediction factor with Univariate and Multivariate .And Kaplan‐Meier method analysis of survival in the non‐small cell lung cancer patients with bone me‐tastases .Results Out of 383 patients with bone metastases ,178 patients with SREs .The incidence was 46 .5% .Univariate analysis showed that women ,adenocarcinoma ,never smoking history ,single bone metastases ,bisphosphonate therapy ,targeted therapy in patients with bone metastases are less likely to have SREs ,it was considered statistically significant (P<0 .05) .Multivariate analy‐sis showed multiple bone metastases and no bisphosphonate therapy is independent risk factors for SREs .Median survival time was 14 .5 months in non‐small cell lung cancer patients with bone metastases ,1 year survival rate was 46 .5% ,2 years survival rate was 15 .9% .The survival analysis shows that more bisphosphonate treatment and bisphosphonate with EGFR‐TKI therapy on the prog‐nosis of patients with statistically significance (P<0 .05) .Conclusion It was likely to occur SREs in NSCLC patients with bone metastases .No bisphosphonate and multiple bone metastases are independent risk factors for SREs .Bisphosphonate treatment may prevent or reduce occur SREs for NSCLC patients with bone metastases ,and it may prolong survival ,it speculated that bisphospho‐nate may have resistant NSCLC cell activity .
4.Pathological and clinical analysis of peripheral nerve’s injury in patient with multiple sclerosis
Runjin LI ; Zhimin QIAN ; Lijun GUO ; Al ET
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2001;0(01):-
Objective To analyse the pathological features in 12 patients demonstrated with demyelination lesions of peripheral nerves Methods Twelve abnormaly cases were screened with EMG from 60 cases of multiple sclerosis (MS) Sural nerve biopsy was done in 12 patients and specimens were analyzed by HE and Loyez,and by electronic microscopy Results Myelinated fibers was reduced in sural nerve biopsy in 8 cases and most striking demyelination seen in 11 cases In electronic microscopy,11 cases specimens were shown myelinated losses,regeneration of myelinated fibers,vacuoate,hyperplasia of Schwann cell and typical onion bulb formation 8 cases of the large thickened fibers showed increased members of myelin lamellae Conclusion MS is charaterized by inflammatory demyelinating disorder limited to the CNS And some patients' peripheral neves are also shown sectionally demyelinated injury.
5.Hospital Infection of Elderly in Internal Medicine: A Clinical Analysis of 157 Cases
Baohe HUA ; Lianzhong SHI ; Xinli WANG ; Zhimin QIAN ; Yujie GUO
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(05):-
OBJECTIVE To investigate the status of hospital infection of elderly in internal medicine,in order to prevent and control hospital infection of them.METHODS A restrospective survey on 157 cases of hospital(infection) of elderly from Aug 2003 to Apr 2005 was conducted in internal medicine.(RESULTS)The results showed that the high risk wards were in geriatrics,neurology,endocrinology and(cardiovascular) departments.The high risk season was in winter.Respiratory tract was the most common(infective) site.Fungi were the main pathogens.CONCLUSIONS The hospital infection of elderly should be(controlled) better,geriatrics department is the key(control) unit.Winter is the key control season.The diagnostic level of clinician about the hospital(infection) of(edlerly) should be enhanced and the antibiotic must be used reasonably.
6.Relationship between neurokinin B and endotbelin-1 and hypertensive disorders complicating pregnancy
Zhimin LI ; Yun ZHAO ; Qian CHEN ; Li ZOU ; Zehua WANG
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008;43(8):584-588
Objective To investigate the relationship between neurokinin B (NKB), endothelin-1 (ET-1) and the pathogenesis of hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy (HDCP). Methods 22 HDCP, who received antenatal examination in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Union Hospital of Tongji Medical College in Huazhong University of Science and Technology from March to July in 2005, were selected for the study, including 12 gestational hypertension (gestational hypertension group) and 10 preeclampsia (preeclamptic group); 22 normal pregnant women in the same period were served as control. At different gestational weeks, maternal plasma levels of NKB and ET-1 in three groups were detected by enzyme-linked immunoassay technique, the expression and location of NKB in placenta were examined by immunohistochemical SP, and mRNA expressions of NKB and ET-1 in placenta were measured with RT-PCR method. Results (1) At 10 - 14, 20 - 24, and 30 - 34 gestational weeks, the plasma levels of NKB and ET-1 in preeclamptic group were ( 35. 6±5.2), ( 17. 9±4. 3), (39. 5±4. 3 ), (22. 7± 3.6), (47. 1±3. 3) and (27.5±3.5) μg/L, respectively; in the control group they were (22. 9±3. 3), (10.7±5.3), (30.2±3.4), (13.2±4.1), (34.6±4.3) and (16.6±4.8) μg/L, respectively. There was a significant difference between preeclamptic group and control group ( P < 0. 05), while there was no significant difference between gestational hypertension group and control group (P>0.05).(2) Immunohistochemical staining for NKB protein was observed in all groups and was located in the villous syncytintrophoblast and villous vascular endothelial cells as well as cytoplasm of stromal cells, mostly located in villous syncytiotrophoblast. The expressions of NKB in placenta of preeclamptic group (0.244±0.020) was significantly higher than that in control group (0. 160±0. 012), with a significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05 ). However, there was no significant difference between gestational hypertension group (0.162±0.019) and control group (P>0.05). (3) The transcription levels of the NKB mRNA (0. 97±0. 36) and ET-1 mRNA (0. 90±0. 36) in preeclamptic placentas were both significantly higher than those in control groups (0. 78±0. 54, 0. 65±0. 47, respectively ), with a significant difference between the two groups( P <0. 05 ). But there was no significant difference between gestational hypertension group (0. 80±0. 40, 0. 70±0. 32, respectively) and control group (P >0. 05). (4) There was an evident positive correlation between plasma NKB and ET-1 levels in preeclampsia ( r =0. 79, P < 0. 05 ). Conclusions The significantly increased maternal plasma levels of NKB and ET-1 of patients with preeclampsia occur at early pregnancy (10 -14 gestational weeks) before the onset of clinical symptoms. The change of maternal plasma levels of NKB and ET-1 is closely related to pathogenesis of HDCP.
7.Comparative study of resting-state functional MRI and positron emission tomography-CT in the localization of temporal lobe epileptic focus
Chunlei ZHAO ; Ziqian CHEN ; Zhimin WANG ; Gennian QIAN ; Ping NI ; Chaochao TAO
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2013;(3):211-215
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of PET-CT brain imaging and resting-state fMRI in preoperative localization of temporal lobe epileptic (TLE)focus.Methods PET-CT and resting-state fMRI were performed in 17 patients with refractory TLE,who then underwent surgical treatment.Seventeen healthy volunteers matched with gender and age were recruited as the control group.The resting-state fMRI images were post processed by SPM5 software.Regional homogeneity(ReHo) values of the whole brain and bilateral hippocampus were obtained and analyzed.PET-CT images were analyzed by visual analysis method and asymmetry index method and the standardized uptake value (SUV) of bilateral hippocampus were obtained.The ReHo values and SUV of the bilateral hippocampus were compared by two independent samples t-test,and analyzed by receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) for optimized diagnostic threshold.Pearson correlation analysis was employed for evaluating the correlation between the SUV and ReHo values of bilateral hippocampus.The consistency between the diagnostic accuracy of PET-CT and resting-state fMRI was assessed by Kappa consistency test.The outcome of the patient group was compared with that of the control group,and with the pathological results,to evaluate the diagnostic value of the two modalities for preoperative localization of temporal lobe epileptic focus.Results Regional or comprehensive low metabolism of 18F-FDG in temporal lobes was presented in all 17 patients,and 11 patients out of 17 showed lateral decreased ReHo value.The diagnostic accuracy of the two examinations was 70.6% (12/17) and 64.7% (11/17) for PET-CT and resting-state fMRI respectively compared with pathological results,and could be increased to 76.5% (13/17) when the two methods were combined for diagnosis.The ReHo values of the TLE group (0.34 ± 0.12)were significantly lower than those of the control group (0.46 ± 0.07) (t =3.230,P =0.003).The sensitivity and specificity of resting-state fMRI were 88.2% and 94.1% respectively when the ReHo value was 0.36.There was significant difference between the SUV of the affected (4.17 ±0.63) and healthy side(4.77 ±0.56) of hippocampus in TLE group(t =2.930,P =0.006).The sensitivity and specificity of PET-CT were 88.2% and 64.7% respectively when SUV was 4.23.The two values could be used as a threshold in the localization of temporal lobe epileptic focus.Consistency of lesion detection was revealed between PET-CT and resting-state fMRI though it was not high,and the Kappa value was 0.49.However,no correlation was detected between the SUV and ReHo value using Pearson correlation test(r =0.280,P =0.314).Conclusion Combined PET-CT brain imaging and resting-state fMRI as a multi-modality imaging method might improve the diagnostic accuracy of the TLE focus's localization.
8.Change of TNF? level after the transfection of ?CREB eukaryotic expressive vector in neonatal rat cardiomyocytes
Qian LI ; Xiyong YU ; Gang ZHOU ; Min YANG ; Zhimin LIU ; Chunyu DENG ; Shuguang LIN
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2000;0(10):-
AIM: To construct an eukaryotic expressive vector of cAMP response element binding protein (?CREB ) and observe the regulation effects of ?CREB transfection on TNF? transcription in cardiomyocytes. METHODS: ?CREB gene was obtained after PCR amplification from human heart cDNA library with CREB specific primers. After digestion and ligation, the complete cDNA was inserted into pAdTrack, a shuttle plasmid. Neonatal rat ventricular myocytes were dissociated and cultured. The myocytes were transfected with the vector by liposome-lipofectamine. The expression of transfected ?CREB was confirmed and evaluated with green fluorescent protein (GFP), competitive RT-PCR, and immunocytochemistry. Concentrations of TNF? in cultured supernatants of cardiomyocytes were measured with radioimmunoassay from control, forskolin (10 ?mol/L), transfected, and transfected with adding forskolin (10 ?mol/L) groups. RESULTS: The expression levels of ?CREB in transfected group (mRNA ratio to ?-actin, 1.00?0.05; positive protein 28.88%?9.05%) was significantly higher than that in control group (mRNA 0.76?0.04, P
9.Antidepressant effect of lentinan in chronically stressed mice and its possible mechanism
Qian MA ; Yan PU ; Wenqing YUAN ; Luxian LV ; Zhimin DU ; Wanli LI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2015;(3):329-333
Objective:By observing the hippocampus 5-HT1A receptor expression, MDA content and SOD activity and the effect of lentinan mouse model of chronic stress behavior,serum TNF-αand IL-6 content.To investigate the mechanism of antidepressant LNT.Methods:Healthy adult mice were 50,male,body weight (20 ±2) g,SPF grade,based on 1% sucrose water partial addicted degrees and were randomly divided into four groups,namely,normal control group (Normal controls,NG),model in the control group ( Model control,MG) ,LNT dose group ( L-LNT,2.5 mg/kg;H-LNT,5.0 mg/kg).Before the experiment began modeling 1 h daily oral administration,continuous administration 28 d, each experimental group administered according 1.0 ml/100 g weight.Application chronic unpredictable mild stress model of depression produced,and make improvements.Normal control group,not to stimulate,food and water properly.Model group and the experimental intervention group with the lone support,fasting,water deprivation (24 h),and accept the unpredictable stressors,the 28 d of the experiment,the animals were randomized to receive daily each only one stimulus, within five days after making the choreography the stimulus program was not repeated and unpredictable.Animals were observed daily behavior change,with a strange environment to start feeding feeding experimentally observed incubation period,forced swim stress test record swim immobility time,enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay of serum TNF-α,IL-6 content ,NBT assay of total SOD activity,thio-barbituric acid (thiobarbituric acid,TBA) MDA content assay,immune proteins mark (Western blot) to detect 5-HT1A receptor expression levels.Results:MG mice in an unfamiliar environment, feeding latency was significantly prolonged after giving LNT intervention can shorten lead to chronic stress in mice feeding latency in an unfamiliar environment,prolonged chronic stress leads to significantly reduce the stress in mice swimming in water immobility time extension,and 5-HT1A receptor expression enhancing,LNT intervention group increased SOD,MDA content decreased serum TNF-αand IL-6 was significantly reduced,compared with the model group MG indicators above improvements were statistically significant ( P<0.05 or P<0.01 ).Conclusion:LNT can significantly antagonize depressive symptoms in mouse models of chronic stress,increased locomotor activity in mice time;LNT increase SOD,MDA content may antagonize the antidepressant effects and mechanisms related to LNT.
10.Clinical study of radiation exposure from atrial fibrillation catheter ablation guided by magnetic navigation system
Xiaoyu LIU ; Lingling QIAN ; Jie ZHENG ; Kulin LI ; Zhimin CUI ; Zhiming YU ; Ruxing WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2015;35(4):307-311
Objective To compare the X-ray radiation dose from atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation guided by magnetic navigation system (MNS) and manual procedure (CON).Methods 94 AF patients were randomly divided into MNS group (34 cases) and CON group(60 cases).The dose area product (DAP),cumulative radiation dose (CD),fluoroscopy time of patients,the X-ray exposure time and dose of operators were recorded and analyzed.Results The results from the patients in MNS group and CON group were CD values (0.54 ±0.45) and (1.61 ±0.89) Gy (t =2.44,P <0.05),DAP values (46.86 ±27.09) and (139.71 ±76.69) Gy·cm2(t =3.89,P <0.05) and fluoroscopy time (15.60 ±7.52) and (39.50 ± 8.82) min (t =1.96,P < 0.05),respectively.The X-ray exposure dose in both groups were (22.68 ± 6.87) and (62.74 ± 20.92) μSv (t =2.02,P < 0.05) for operation doctor (19.38 ± 5.64) and (49.42 ± 10.67) μ Sv (t =3.58,P < 0.05) for operation assistant and (18.98 ± 4.99) and (47.77 ± 13.65) μ Sv (t =3.17,P < 0.05) for nurse,respectively.The X-ray exposure time experienced in both groups were (11.48 ±7.59) and (30.50 ±14.82) min (t =2.75,P <0.05) for operation doctor,(8.96 ±5.88) and (24.49 ±9.09) min (t =4.20,P <0.05) for operation assistant and (8.33 ±6.35) and (22.99 ± 13.36) min(t =2.76,P < 0.05) for nurse,respectively.Conclusions Compared with manual procedure,the MNS applied in AF ablation has the potential to decrease X-ray exposure dose.