1.Effects of lead exposure on bone lead mobilization and bone microstructure in pregnant rats
Lin ZHANG ; Anxin LU ; Junxia LIU ; Yin LIN ; Jing LI ; Chonghuai YAN
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(10):996-1001
Objective:
To investigate the effect of lead exposure before pregnancy on bone lead mobilization and bone microstructure in pregnant rats, so as to provide the evidence for illustrating the potential mechanisms of bone lead mobilization during pregnancy.
Methods:
Twenty-six weaning female specific pathogen-free (SPF) rats of the Wistar strain were randomly divided into the exposure group and the control group. Rats in the exposure group were given 0.05% lead acetate solution for weeks, while animals in the control group were given 0.05% sodium acetate solution. Then, rats in both groups were given distilled water. Following removal of lead exposure for 4 weeks, female rats were co-caged with healthy males at the same age until pregnancy. The blood, femur and tibia specimens were collected from female rats on days 3 (GD3), 10 (GD10) and 17 (GD17) at pregnancy, and the blood and bone lead levels were measured using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The unilateral rat femur was scanned using micro-computed tomography (micro CT), and the microstructure changes of cortical and trabecular bones were investigated. The structural and morphological changes of rat femur were observed using hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining.
Results:
During the study period, satisfactory mental status and activity and good coat glossiness were observed in female rats in both groups, and there was no significant difference in the increase of rat body weight between groups. The blood lead level at GD17 and bone lead levels at GD3, GD10 and GD17 were significantly higher in rats in the exposure group than in the control group (P<0.05), and the trabecular bone lead level was significantly lower in rats in the exposure group at GD17 than at GD10 (P=0.015). The trabecular bone lead level correlated negatively with blood lead level (r=-0.578, P=0.049), and bone lead contributed 26.8% to blood lead. The bone mass, trabecular number, thickness and density of female rat trabecular bones all reduced in the exposure group at GD17, with an increase in trabecular space, and the proportion of trabecular areas reduced by 27.34% in the exposure group relative to the control group (t=2.851, P=0.046).
Conclusions
Lead exposure before pregnancy promotes the release of lead from trabecular bones into blood and affects bone microstructure in rats. There is bone lead mobilization during late pregnancy.
2.The effect of energy selection to the dose distribution of inverse planning intensity-modulated radiation therapy
Lina FENG ; Yanling BAI ; Lin CHEN ; Weikang YUN ; Anxin GU ; Lili LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2011;20(5):428-431
ObjectiveTo study the dose distribution of the intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) inverse plans with different energy X-ray, to provide a reference of energy options for radiation therapy. MethodsEight cases with different disease were chosen, the plan for each case were finished with 1Arc (360°) VMAT, 9 fields IMRT and 5 fields IMRT.For each plan project, the energy selections were 4 MV, 6 MV, 8 MV and 15 MV. In the evaluation,homogeneity index ( HI), conformity index ( CI ) and external volume index ( EVI ) of target, the average dose ( Dmean) and 2% volume in dose volume histogram ( D2 ) of serial organs at risk ( OARs), the average dose ( Dmean ) and a dose level volume ( Vx ) of parallel OARs were chosen and compared . Results Statistical analysis showed that: For the target, the result of HI were F=0. 13,0. 51,0. 09, P=0. 939,0.679,0.965,CI were F=0. 13,0.51,0.09,P=0.939,0.679,0.965, EVI were F=0. 15,0.31,0. 15,P =0. 930,0. 818,0. 931, respectively ; For the OARs of each patient, F < 0. 20, P > 0. 05. All results indicated there was little difference in option of energy for the same field p8roject. ConclusionsThe results indicate that the middle and low energy X-ray (6 MV or 8 MV) can satisfy the needs of IMRT and VMAT radiotherapy. Compared with middle and low energy, the high energy X-ray (15 MV ) showed little advantage in dose distribution.
3. Inhibition and mechanism of Xihuang pill on mice bearing hepatoma H
Yanzhi LIU ; Shouying DU ; Yan WANG ; Kaili LIU ; Wenhua ZHOU ; Yingli WANG ; Yan WANG ; Kaili LIU ; Yingli WANG ; Yanzhi LIU ; Ping ZHU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2022;27(7):754-761
AIM: To study the inhibitory effect of Xihuang Pill on H
4.Protosappanin A increases the sensitivity of gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells to radiotherapy
Guohui LIU ; Anxin GU ; Hongtao YIN ; Yang CAO ; Yunlong HE ; Chunbo WANG ; Mingyan E
Practical Oncology Journal 2017;31(6):500-505
Objective In this study,Protosappanin A,Caesalpinia Sappan L extract and Cisplatin were combined with radiotherapy in gastric cancer cell SGC-7901 to investigate whether the Protosappanin A could in-crease radiosensitivity( SER) in gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells. This will be medication to create new areas of in-novation in the future. Methods The cell proliferation of SGC-7901 cells was detected by MTT assay. The rela-tionship between the effect of the Protosappanin A on cell proliferation and the time of action was determined. Caesalpinia Sappan L extract and Cisplatin were as controls. The fitted cell survival curve and clonal formation as-says were used to determine the SER to analyze the sensitizative effect of Protosappanin A. Results Protosappa-nin A could inhibit the growth of SGC-7901 cells,and its inhibitory effect is relatively weak. Its cytotoxicity has a time-and concentration-dependent manner. Cellular morphological changes were observed accompanying with increased concentrations and time treatments of Protosappanin A. Clonal formation experiment showed that the Protosappanin A significantly increased the radiosensitivity of SGC-7901 cells when compared to the radioactive group. They showed a statistically difference. Conclusion The inhibitory effect of the Protosappanin A on SGC-7901 cells in a concentration and time-dependent manner. Protosappanin A combined radiotherapy can improve the radiosensitization of cells,both of which may have synergistic anti-tumor effect.
5.Mechanism and Research Progress of Microbiome in the Development of Lung Cancer.
Guohui LIU ; Anxin GU ; Mingyan E
Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer 2020;23(11):948-953
Lung cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors with poor prognosis in China, and most patients are diagnosed as advanced patients. Studies have shown that the microecological characteristics of lung cancer patients are different from healthy people, and the microorganisms of the respiratory tract can affect the occurrence and development of lung cancer through various mechanisms. In recent years, the study of the correlation between microbiome and disease has become another research hotspot following the Human Genome Project. However, at present, there are relatively few studies on the characteristics of lung cancer and respiratory microbiome. Therefore, it is necessary to further explore the potential relationship between lung cancer and microbial flora. By studying the mechanism of action of respiratory microorganisms in the development of lung cancer, it is expected to provide a clearer scientific basis in the clinical diagnosis, treatment and prognosis assessment of lung cancer. This article reviews the current researches on microbial flora and lung cancer, and provides new ideas for clinical diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
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6.The Influence of Non-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol on the Efficacy of Genotype-Guided Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Preventing Stroke Recurrence
Qin XU ; Xia MENG ; Hao LI ; Xuewei XIE ; Jing JING ; Jinxi LIN ; Yong JIANG ; Yilong WANG ; Xingquan ZHAO ; Zixiao LI ; Liping LIU ; Anxin WANG ; Yongjun WANG
Journal of Stroke 2024;26(2):231-241
Background:
and Purpose Non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C), which represents the total cholesterol content of all pro-atherogenic lipoproteins, has recently been included as a new target for lipid-lowering therapy in high-risk atherosclerotic patients in multiple guidelines. Herein, we aimed to explore the relationship between non-HDL-C level and the efficacy and safety of ticagrelor-aspirin versus clopidogrel-aspirin in preventing stroke recurrence.
Methods:
This study comprised a post hoc analysis of the CHANCE-2 (Ticagrelor or Clopidogrel in High-Risk Patients with Acute Nondisabling Cerebrovascular Events II) trial, from which 5,901 patients with complete data on non-HDL-C were included and categorized by median non-HDL-C levels, using a cutoff of 3.5 mmol/L. The primary efficacy and safety outcomes were recurrent stroke and severe or moderate bleeding within 90 days.
Results:
Ticagrelor-aspirin significantly reduced the risk of recurrent stroke in patients with low non-HDL-C (71 [4.8%] vs. 119 [7.7%]; adjusted hazard ratio [HR] 0.54; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.40–0.74), but not in those with high non-HDL-C (107 [7.3%] vs. 108 [7.6%]; adjusted HR, 0.88; 95% CI, 0.67–1.16), compared with clopidogrel-aspirin (P for interaction=0.010). When analyzed as a continuous variable, the benefit of ticagrelor-aspirin for recurrent stroke decreased as non-HDL-C levels increased. No significant differences in the treatment assignments across the non-HDL-C groups were observed in terms of the rate of severe or moderate bleeding (5 [0.3%] vs. 8 [0.5%] in the low non-HDL-C group; 4 [0.3%] vs. 2 [0.1%] in the high non-HDL-C group; P for interaction=0.425).
Conclusion
CHANCE-2 participants with low non-HDL-C levels received more clinical benefit from ticagrelor-aspirin versus clopidogrel-aspirin compared to those with high non-HDL-C, following minor ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack.
7. Effects of artemisinin on learning and memory, inflammatory cytokines and monoamine neurotransmitters in aged mice
Guanghui WANG ; Ming ZHONG ; Gongpu ZHENG ; Huijie GAO ; Honggang GAO ; Ping WU ; Anxin LIU ; Jinglong WU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2018;27(7):593-597
Objective:
To investigate whether the artermisinin has beneficial efficacy to improve the learning and memory in aged mice, as well as the possible mechanisms regarding the inflammatory cytokines and monoamlne neurotransmitters.
Methods:
30 aged mice(22 month old) were randomly divided into the aged mouse model control group(