1.Experimental study on the establishment of artificial abdomen-bladder reflex arc in canines following spinal cord injury
Ying TANG ; Quanyin DU ; Aimin WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2005;9(25):216-218
BACKGROUND: If it is feasible to realize the controllable urination by establishing artificial abdomen-bladder reflex arc basing on remained somatic-reflection below the paralyzed level.OBJECTIVE:To establish an artificial abdomen-bladder reflex arc in canines abdomen to resume the bladder dysfunction due to spinal cord injury.DESIGN:Bilateral comparative observing study with experimental animal as subjects.SETTING:At the Research Institute of Surgery,Third Military Medical University of Chinese PLA.MATERIALS:This study was carried out at the Research Institute of Surgery of Daping Hospital,Third Military Medical University of Chinese PLA from April 2002 to December 2004.Six adult male canines were adopted with body mass of 10-12 Kg.INTERVENTIONS:This is achieved by intradural microanastomosis of the proximal end of right T12 ventral root and the distal end of right S2 ventral root,as well as the distal end of right S2 dorsal root and Ti2 dosal root by end-to-side microanastomosis. After axonal regeneration,the abdomenspinal cord center-bladder new artificial bladder reflex pathway was established,hereby inducing urinating by right abdominal stimulation. The bladder func-tion was assessed with electrophysiological examination and detrusor elec-tromyograms at postoperative 9 months,which was compared with the left controls.MIAN OUTCOME MEASURES: l①Electrophysiological examination.②Bladder contracting function.RESULTS:Data from six canines were analyzed statistically without loss.①Evoked potentials from the anastomosized distal site could be detected by the stimulation (115 mV,1.0 ms)at the right T12 dorsal root in all six canines before and after the spinal cord transaction at the T12 segment level,which was similar to the left side in shape and amplitude.② After paraplegia for 48 hours ,bladder contraction was very quickly initiated by a series of stimuli(1 000 mV, 10 Hz, 2 s) at the right T12 dorsal root with the new reflex arc and the evoked bladder pressure increased to 61% of control side,and to 51% of control side by stimulation at the right abdomen.CONCLUSION:The new bladder artificial autonomic reflex arc is established basing on the somatic reflex at the level higher than the injured con-secutive spinal cord and provides afferent passages for the transduction of bladder sensory,showing satisfactory function of conducting motor excitation. Reconstruction of the bladder autonomic reflex arc by intradural microanastomosis results in bladder contraction,and contributes to controllable urination of canines.
2.Induction of Apoptosis by Tanshinone Ⅱ_A in HeLa Cells
Jun SHEN ; Lili DU ; Aimin ZHAI
China Pharmacy 2007;0(27):-
OBJECTIVE:To discuss the effect of tanshinone Ⅱ A on the apoptosis of HeLa cell line and its mechanism.METHODS:MTT was used to measure the levels of the proliferation of HeLa cells cultured with tanshinone Ⅱ A in different concentrations.The apoptosis was measured by Hoechst33258 staining,and the level of mRNA of Bcl-2 and bax in HeLa cells was tested by semi-fix quantify RT-PCR method.RESULTS:Tanshinone Ⅱ A could inhibit the proliferation of HeLa cells in a dose dependent manner,induce cell apoptosis,and markedly decrease the expression of Bcl-2 on mRNA level after treatment for 48h,while it had no obvious change in bax mRNA level.CONCLUSION:Tanshinone Ⅱ A can inhibit the proliferation of HeLa cells and induce the apoptosis of the cells.
3.Collaborative Cross mice and precision medicine
Peng DU ; Mengyi CHEN ; Chengcheng LI ; Feiyue FAN ; Aimin MENG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2016;26(8):30-35
The individual variability should be considered in precision medicine-prevention and treatment strategies.Medical research using genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, systems analyses, and other modern tools has made big progress.In 2002, the members of the Complex-Trait Consortium proposed to develop a new mouse genetics resource called the Collaborative Cross (CC).The CC is a genetic reference panel of recombinant inbred lines of mice, designed for the dissection of complex traits and gene networks.It will provide a powerful measure for functional studies of biological networks, which will be essential to understand the intricacies of disease processes.
4.Effect of angiotensin receptor blocker on the expressions of NF-κB PPARγ in adipose tissue of high-fat- diet induced insulin resistant rats
Xiaoling LIU ; Li YUAN ; Caihong GUO ; Yan HUANG ; Aimin DU ; Lili ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2009;25(2):210-211
The expressions of NF-κB and PPARγ were increased in adipose tissue of insulin resistant rats.The angiotensin receptor blocker decreased NF-κB protein expression by 21%,increased PPARγ protein expression by 28%and diminished adipocyte size,suggesting that these findings may be involved in the improvement of obesity-induced inflammation and insulin resisitance.
5.One stage total hip arthroplasty for acetabular fractures
Ziming WANG ; Hongzhen SUN ; Aimin WANG ; Quanyin DU ; Siyu WU ; Yufeng ZHAO ; Ying TANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2008;24(12):982-984
Objective To explore operative indications,methods and effect of one stage total hip arthroplasty(THA)in treatment of acetabular fractures.Methods One stage total hip arthroplasty (THA)was carried out in 11 patients with acetabular fractures including 10 males and one female(at mean age of 42.4 years)8-37 days(mean24 days)after injury.There were anterior column fractures in three patients,posterior wall fracture in one,posterior column fracture in two,posterior column fracture combined with posterior wall fracture in two,transverse fracture in one,transverse fracture combined with posterior wall fracture in one and two-column fracture in one.Fresh acetabular fractures were first fixed with reconstruction plate or screws to restore shape of acestbular wall;then,granule or bulk of resected femoral head were implanted into acetabulum posterior to placement of acetabular cup prosthesis.While for old acetabular fractures,the resected femoral head was first implanted on acetabular superior wall and posterior wall and then acetabular cup prosthesis was placed.Results Follow-up for 6-45 months (mean 28 months)showed obdous improvement of hip joint function,with average Harris score of 78 points and average active degree of 95°.X-ray film presented loosening of acetabulum and osteolysis in one patient.All patients began weight bearing three months after operation,with no dislocation of joint prosthesis.Conclusions Under strict control of indications,one stage THA can be done for patients who miss operative reduction due to obvious acetabular fracture dislocation and severe articular cartilage injury.Stable aeetabular cup may beget satisfactory short-term clinical results.
6.Role of mangled extremity severity score in reservation and amputation of crush limbs in patients attributable to China Wenchuan earthquake
Xiufu LAN ; Aimin WANG ; Hongzhen SUN ; Quanyin DU ; Ziming WANG ; Siyu WU ; Bo HU ; Weili FAN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2008;24(10):861-863
Objective To evaluate the role of mangled extremity severity score(MESS)in res-ervation and amputation of crush lower limbs in earthquake. Methods There were 122 patients with crush lower limb injuries,with MESS≥8 points in 34 patients who were primarily amputated,M ESS 5-7points in 19 who were principally preserved and MESS<5 points in 69 who were preserved by means of debridement,external fixators,plast splints and vaeuum sealing drainage technique.Results All pa-tients were survived.with amputation rate of 29.5%. Conclusion MESS is an important reference for evaluation of reservation and amputation of crush limb injuries caused by earthquake.
7.The relationship between serum high mobility group box chromosomal protein-1 levels and the severity of acute pqncreatitis
Zhaoqing LU ; Aimin REN ; Hong WANG ; Shuwen ZHANG ; Yan WEN ; Kun DU ; Guangwei HUANG
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2011;11(4):234-236
Objective To investigate the high mobility group box chromosomal protein-1 (HMGB1) levels in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP); and to study the relationship between the serum level of HMGB1 and the severity of AP. Methods The patients' serum HMGB1 concentrations were determined right after admission, 24, 48 hour after admission. The levels of HMGB1 were measured by ELASA kit and its relationship with the severity of AP was analyzed. 20 healthy adults were treated as the control group. Results At the time of admission, and 24, 48 hours after admission, the serum HMGB1 levels in AP patients were (8.05 + 1.60 ), ( 8.04 ± 1.39 ), ( 8.25 ± 1.56) ng/ml, respectively, which were significantly higher than that in the healthy control [ ( 2.20 + 0.57 ) ng/ml, P < 0. 01]. There were 35 patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) and 27 patients with mild acute pancreatitis (MAP). The HMBG1 levels in patients with SAP were (7.99 + 1.69) ,(8.12 ± 1.40), (8.13 ± 1.34) ng/ml, and they were (8.12 + 1.52), (7.92 +1.40), (8.39 ± 1.81 )ng/ml in patients with MAP, and the difference between the two groups was not statistically significant. Conclusions The serum HMGB1 level in AP patients was significantly higher than that in healthy controls, but it was not related with the severity of AP.
8.Controlled hypotension combined with autotransfusion in patients with idiopathic scoliosis
Xiang YIN ; Aimin WANG ; Hongzhen SUN ; Quanyin DU ; Ziming WANG ; Yu WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(26):4933-4936
BACKGROUND: Idiopathic scoliosis is a common spinal deformity in teenagers, which is managed mainly by orthomorphia. However, due to great trauma, long operative duration and large blood loss, a great amount of blood transfusion is needed during the surgery. Allogeneic blood transfusion should be reduced in order to release blood insufficient, decline blood transfusion expense, as well as avoid transfusion diseases. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the value of controlled hypotension combined with autotransfusion in idiopathic scoliosis orthomorphia.METHODS: Intraoperative controlled hypotension was performed during posterior orthomorphia surgery on all the 46 cases of idiopathic scoliosis, 17 cases in which were served as the control group, who underwent allogeneic blood transfusion without autotransfusion, while the other 29 cases were served as the experimental group, who underwent autotransfusion that including reinfusion of preoperative deposited autologous blood and intra-operative salvaged autologous blood. The blood loss volume and transfusion status in two groups were observed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Blood loss volume in the control group was 400-1 000 (867±161) mL, and that in the experimental group was 350-1400 (842±376) mL, There was no marked difference between the two groups (P > 0.05). The volume of allogeneic blood transfusion in the control group was 500-1 800 (845±332) mL, which was greater than that in the experimental group [0-1 300(423±237) mL] (P < 0.01). The results suggested that controlled hypotension reduces intraoperative bleeding, and postoperative autotransfusion minimizes the need of allogeneic blood transfusion.
9.Effects of B7-1 on the cytoskeleton rearrangement in podocytes induced by angiotensin Ⅱ
Aimin DU ; Xinghua CHEN ; Qian YANG ; Qi YAN ; Wei LIANG ; Guohua DING
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2017;33(2):126-131
Objective To observe the effect of costimulatory molecule B7-1 on cytoskeleton rearrangement in mouse podocytes induced by angiotensin Ⅱ (Ang Ⅱ),and to study the underlying molecular mechanism of B7-1 in the pathological changes of podocytes.Methods All cultivation of conditionally immortalized mouse podocytes (MPC) in vitro were divided into the following groups:normal control group,CTLA-4 group,Ang Ⅱ group (10-6 mmol/L 12 h,24 h;10-8 mmol/L 12 h,24 h) and CTLA-4 with Ang Ⅱ group.Transfect B7-1 RNA interference fragment (siRNA) to the mature podocytes,and then restimulated by Ang Ⅱ (10-6 mmol/L 12 h),the change of podocyte cytoskeleton after Ang Ⅱ stimulation were observed.The expression of B7-1 in each group was assayed by flow cytometry and Western blotting.The nephrin and p-nephrin protein levels in the four groups were also analyzed by Western blotting.At the same time,the podocyte cytoskeleton distribution as indicated by F-actin was observed by fluorescence microscopy.Results Flow cytometry and Western blotting showed that B7-1 was not expressed in the normal control group.Ang Ⅱ showed a concentration and time dependent induction of B7-1 expression in mouse podocytes (P < 0.05).Western blotting indicated that Ang Ⅱ induced B7-1 protein expression (P < 0.05).Expression of nephrin and p-nephrin was significantly down-regulated by Ang Ⅱ (P < 0.05).Compared with the normal control group,the expression of podocyte protein nephrin and p-nephrin in Ang Ⅱ stimulation group was significantly reduced (P < 0.05).Using FITC phalloidin fluorescence staining showed that CTLA-4+Ang Ⅱ stimulation group cytoskeleton rearrangement was improved significantly and F-actin recombinant score (mCFS) decreased compared with Ang Ⅱ group (P < 0.05),suggesting that Ang Ⅱ led to the disorder of the podocytes cytoskeleton and the destruction of the cytoskeleton of podocytes by Ang Ⅱ could be improved after B7-1 blocking.Compared with the Ang Ⅱ stimulation,transfection of B7-1 siRNA + Ang Ⅱ stimulation group improved F-actin cytoskeletal rearrangement,and mCFS also decreased significantly (P < 0.05),suggesting that transfection of B7-1 siRNA might improve the damage of Ang Ⅱ on podocytes cytoskeleton.Conclusions B7-1 participates in the process of cytoskeleton reconstruction and plays an important role in the pathological changes of podocytes.
10.Response of concurrent radiation combined with interventional artery infusion chemotherapy in advanced cervical carcinoma
Liwei SHEN ; Lili DU ; Aimin ZHAI ; Yiping XIAO ; Chunshan HAN ; Peng WANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2012;(11):749-751
Objective To investigate the clinical curative effects and side effects of concurrent radiotherapy combined with interventional artery infusion chemotherapy in advanced cervical carcinoma.Methods 48 patients with advanced cervical carcinoma were randomly divided into two groups including concurrent radiotherapy combied with interventional artery.infusion ehemotherapy group (25 patients) and radiotherapy group (23 patients).Each patient in the concurrent radiotherapy combined with interventional artery infusion chemotherapy group was given THP,DDP and 5-Fu,repeatedly every 28 days,total 3-4 cycles.Radiotherapy was given at the same time.Results The effective rates of the concurrent radiotherapy combined with interventional artery infusion chemotherapy group and radiotherapy group were 92.0 % (23/25)and 69.6 % (16/23),respectively.The overall 3 year survival rates for the patients in concurrent radiotherapy eombined with interventional artery infusion chemotherapy group and radiotherapy group were 80.0 % (20/25)and 52.2 % (12/23),respectively,and there was statistically significant between the 2 groups (all P < 0.05).No more side effects were found in the concurrent radiotherapy combined interventional artery infusion chemotherapy group (P > 0.05).Conclusion Concurrent radiotherapy combined with interventional artery infusion chemotherapy in advanced cervical carcinoma can increase short term therapeutic effect and improve the survival rate of the patients without more side effects.