1.Relationship of the Arl8a with TLR4-TRIF pathway in dendritic cells
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2011;31(1):1-5
Objective To explore the relationship of the ADP-ribosylation factor-like 8A (Arl8a)with TLR4-TRIF-GEFH1 -RhoB pathway in dendritic cells(DCs). Methods DCs were prepared from wildtype and TRIF-knockout (TRIFKO) mice. After LPS stimulation, the cells were collected for cDNA amplification. Real-time PCR method was used to detect Arl8a mRNA levels. DCs from wild-type mice were transfected with guanine nucleotide-exchange factors H1 ( GEFH1 ) small interference RNA ( siRNA ), Arl8a mRNA levels were examined with or without LPS stimulation. Then RhoB mRNA expression was analyzed in DCs transfected with the siRNA of GEFH1 and Arl8a gene, respectively. Results LPS induced the up-regulation of Arl8a mRNA in DCs from control mice but not in DCs from TRIFKO, indicating that LPS-mediated up-regulation of Arl8a was suppressed in TRIFKO DCs. In addition, siRNA of GEFH1 significantly suppressed the LPS-mediated up-regulation of Arl8a mRNA, RNAi of Arl8a and GEFH1 significantly decreased RhoB mRNA level in DCs after LPS stimulation ( P < 0. 01 ). Conclusion The expression of Arl8a is involved in the TLR4-TRIF pathway in DCs, and Arl8a is closely associated with GEFH1 and RhoB at transcriptional level.
2.Nursing experience for patients of esophageal water-perfused high-resolution manometry
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;31(21):1589-1590
Objective To investigate the key points in the nursing work of esophageal waterperfused high-resolution manometry (WHRM).Methods Summarized the nursing experiences before,during and after WHRM of 153 patients.Results Only 5 cases could not finish the test due to failure of intubation.23 cases complained about nasopharyngeal discomfort but follow-up monitoring was unremarkable.Conclusion In order to ensure the completion of WHRM,nursing cooperation requires serious assessment and preparation before manometry,intimate observation of patients' condition during manometry,and keep the catheter disinfection after manometry.
3.Purification of human TRAIL extracellular region and its activity
Bei TANG ; Fengtian HE ; Shaoxi CAI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2000;0(08):-
Objective:To express hTRAIL_ 41~281 protein using E.coli and refold it into a functional form.Methods:The expression of protein was induced by IPTG,protein was purified by Ni-NTA chromatography column,and refolded by dialysis ,protein purified was determined by SDS-PAGE and Western blot.Antitumor activity of hTRAIL_ 41~281 protein was measured by DNA fragmentation electropherogram.Results:Results of SDS-PAGE and Western blot proved that the 30.5 kD protein purified were hTRAIL_ 41~281 protein,the purity of protein was more than 90%.After refolding,DNA fragmentation electropherogram showed that hTRAIL_ 41~281 protein had good antitumor activity.Conclusion:hTRAIL_ 41~281 protein with antitumor activity was successfully expressed with E.coli and purified by Ni-NTA chromatography column,refolded by dialysis.
4.Clinical effect evaluation of minimally invasive surgery in treatmen of herniated lumbar disc
Huajun TANG ; Kangsheng BEI ; Yinghui XIONG ; Jianping LIU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2011;18(8):1032-1033
Objective To discuss clinical effect of minimally invasive surgery, on herniated lumbar disc.Methods 50 patients of herniated lumbar disc were selected, and 25 patients were treated by micro endoscopy discectomy (MED).Results The treatment effect was better in treatment group, and the surgery time was shorter.1 case in treatment group had erector spinae hematoma, and 9 patients in control group had lumbago, while 2 cases had sciatica behavior.Conclusion The injury of MED was small,the surgery time was shorter,and the recovery was quicker,and it could be popularized in the clinic.
5.The clinical application of Protis system in the evaluation of intrathecal IgG synthesis and blood-CSF barrier lesion in patients with neurological diseases
Jiangtao TANG ; Lanlan WANG ; Lixin LI ; Bei CAI
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2009;32(1):55-60
Objective To analyze blood-CSF barrier and cerebrospinal intrathecal IgG synthesis in patients of multiple sclerosis, and explore the Protis software, IgG index and IgG synthesis rate in the and evaluation for cerebrospinal intrathecal IgG synthesis and blood-CSF barrier dysfunction. Methods 134 patients with neurological diseases were divided into threes groups, including multiple sclerosis group (34 cases), disease control group(80 cases) and control group(20 cases). IgG and ALB concentration of CSF and blood was detected by BN-Ⅱ. The oligoclonal IgG was detected by immunofixation electrophoresis. The relationship between Protis software results and IgG index or IgG synthesis rate was calculated and analyzed. Results The function of blood-brain barrier was almost normal in multiple sclerosis group,QALB was 4.5×10-3[(3.1-7.6)×10-3], there was no significance compared with control group (D=5.25, P>0.05). there were 31 patients with oligaclonal bands in cerebrospinal fluids in multiple sclerosis group (34 patients) with the positive rate of 91.2%. In multiple sclerosis group the intrethecal IgGIF, IgG index and IgG synthesis rate of 24 hours were 31.25% (11.65%-71.45 %), 0.93% (0.80%-1.04%), 24.25 mg/24 h(15.25-46.15 mg/24 h) ,the results were all higher than that in control group (D=175.5, 112.5,103.4,P<0.05). And in multiple sclerosis group there was no significant difference among the intrethecal IgGIF, IgG index and IgG synthesis rate of 24 hours, the positive rate of oligaclonal bands (P>0.05). In disease control group(80 patients) QALB Was 35.2×10-3[(18.5-55.5)×10-3] ,the result was significantly higher than control group (D=102.7, P<0.05), the oligaclonal bands were all negative, IgG index and IgG synthesis rate of 24 hours were 0.75(0.69-0.82) ,44.29 mg/24 h(20.35-65.98 mg/24 h) were both higher than control group(D=85.6,98.5,P<0.05). In disease control group the positive rate of intrathecal IgGIF, IgG index and IgG synthesis rate of 24 hours were 0 (0/80), 40.0% (32/80), 72.5% (58/80) respectively, IgG index and its positive rate both increased alone with the lesion degree of blood-brain barrier increasing (P<0.05). And there was similar trend in the IgG synthesis rate of 24 hours. There were significant correlations among intrathecal IgGIF, IgG index and IgG synthesis rate of 24 hours in multiple sclerosis group (r=0.788, 0.695 ,P<0.05). However there was no correlation among intrathecal IgGIF, IgG index and IgG synthesis rate of 24 hours in disease control group (r=0.000,P>0.05). Conclusions The Protis software can be used to analyze the intrathecal IgGIF and reflect the actual status of intrathecal IgG synthesis more accurately. Protis software has great application value for clinical diagnosis for nervous system disease.
6.Astragalus for Heart Failure and Its Influence on TNF
Zhixin TANG ; Xinzhi HONG ; Wanfeng CHEN ; Bei LIU ; Yifu LI
China Pharmacy 2001;12(2):98-99
OBJECTIVE:To explore the possible mechanism of astragalus in improving cardiac function.METHODS:To observe the effects of astragalus,added to basic anti-heart-failure therapy,on cardiac function and TNF in 45 cases of thronic heart failure.RESULTS:In comparison with basic therapy group,the improvement of cardiac function was more obvious and the level of serum TNF-α was lower in astragalus group.CONCLUSION:Astragalus probably has the action of decreasing TNF resulting in improvement of cardiac function.
7.Effect of isoflavones in regulating the transcription of target genes through estrogen receptors.
Qingshu MENG ; Xiaoyan ZHU ; Xiaolu TANG ; Bei MA ; Xin NI
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2007;5(5):577-80
To observe the transcriptional regulation of the two isoflavones genistein and daidzein on target genes.
8.Establishment and comparative analysis of liver transplantation model in inbred mice
Xiaojuan LI ; Zirong TANG ; Bei LI ; Ruisheng LI
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2014;(9):40-43
Objective To select a best mouse strain for establishing an animal model of orthotopic transplanted liver cancer through comparison analysis.Methods C57,C3H and BALB/c mice( each 10) were selected as model groupⅠ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ.H22 cells were inoculated into the liver parenchyma of mice in model group along the ventral midline laparotomy.Fifteenth days after injection of laparotomy,the rate of tumor was observed,the volume of ascites and gross tumor volume were measured,and tumor pathology was analyzed.Results The survival rate of mice in three groups was 100%. After 15 days,ascites in three groups were produced,but with no significant difference among the three groups of the volume of ascites.Tumor transplantation rate in model groupⅠwas 100%,which was higher than 60%in model groupⅡand 30%in model group Ⅲ.Liver tumors in model group Ⅰ were all large compact grayish white lesions, and the average tumor volume was significantly greater than that of model group Ⅱ and Ⅲ( P <0.05 ) .Pathology results confirmed that white lesions in liver of three groups were hepatocelluar carcinoma in situ.Conclusion C57 is the better ideal experimental animal for establishing orthotopic liver caner model,and these results will provide a good experimental platform for research in pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma.
9. Chemical constituents in leaves of Actephila merrilliana (I)
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2011;42(4):645-648
Objective: To study the chemical constituents in the leaves of Actephila merrilliana. Methods: The compounds were isolated and purified by repeated column chromatography and their structures were identified by physicochemical properties and spectroscopic analysis. Results: Thirteen compounds were identified as 2-methoxy-9H-xanthen-9-one (1), 2-hydroxy-9H-xanthen-9-one (2), quinoline (3), 3-methoxy-4-hydroxy-benzaldehyde (4), di-n-octyl phthalate (5), bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (6), β-naphthol (7), 3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxy- benzaldehyde (8), lupeol (9), liriodenine (10), isoevodionol (11), adenine (12), and succinic acid (13). Conclusion: All compounds are reported for the first time from the plants of Actephila Blume.
10.Establishment of an intracerebrai hemorrhage model under the ultrasonic guidance
Xuan ZHOU ; Li CHEN ; Bei LI ; Cong FENG ; Jie TANG ; Aijun LIU ; Tanshi LI ; Faqin Lü
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2012;21(4):340-343
Objective To explore a method of establishing a canine model of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) by puncturing the main branch of middle cerebral artery (MCA) under ultrasonic guidance and proceed a pilot study of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) of ICH.Methods Twelve adult healthy mongrel dogs were enrolled in the experiment.In the condition of bone window,the main branch of MCA was punctured to bleed under the ultrasonic guidance.CEUS of brain was performed every 30 minutes until hematoma formed and another CEUS was performed at 24 hours.Then brains were collected for pathologic examination after dogs were euthanized.Results Eleven of twelve dogs developed ICH successfully that located in the Out edge of basal ganglia,which was confirmed by CEUS and autopsy.One dog died within 6 hours due to intraventricular hemorrhage which was confirmed by autopsy.The hematoma diameters were measured as (22.4 ± 7.1)mm by CEUS before euthanasia and as (21.6 ± 6.9)mm on autopsy.There was no significant difference between the two methods of measurement (t =1.521,P =0.1565).The characteristics of active bleeding and hematoma on ICH were performed in the CEUS imaging.Conclusions A model of dog ICH by puncturing the main branch of MCA under the guidance of ultrasound was established successfully,and it proved to be simple,effective and repeatable.The imaging characteristics of this model are in good accordance with those of ICH in patients.