1.OCCLUSION OF COCHLEAR MICROVESSELS BY PLUGGED LEUKOCYTES IN THE GUINEA PIG EXPOSED TO INTENSE NOISE
Wei GUO ; Bohua HU ; Peiying WANG
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 1981;0(06):-
Objective To investigate the possible role of leukocytes, a important cellular component of the blood, in the induction of microcirculatory disturbances in noise-exposed cochleae. Methods Guinea pigs were exposed to a 4 kHz narrow band noise at 115 dB SPL for 4 hours, and the exposed cochleae were collected at 2 or 4 days after the noise exposure. Several techniques (cell viability assay, fluorescent labeling for blood plasma and for hair cell nuclei) were used to examine morphological changes in microvessels in the spiral lamina and in the stria vascularis as well as the hair cell nuclei. Results In noise-exposed cochleae, aggregatad leukocytes were found in the vessels of the spiral lamina. In the up-stream of the vessels with aggregated leukocytes, red blood cells were tightly packed, causing an increase in vessel diameters. Most leukocytes were located within the lumen of vessels, but some of them infiltrated the spiral lamina, usually alongside the vessels. Cell viability, assessed by trypan blue staining, showed that these plugged leukocytes lost their viability. In contrast, no leukocytes aggregated in the vessels of the stria vascularis, nor did leukocytes lose their viability. Conclusion In the cochleae exposed to intense noise, leukocytes were trapped in the vessels of the spiral lamina, leading to disturbance of blood flow. The involvement of leukocytes in local damaging processes and the fate of leukocytes need further studies.
2.Establishing better lines and regenerating system of hairy roots of Isatis indigotica with Ri T-DNA
Tiefeng XU ; Hanming ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Ruxian DING ; Bohua LI ;
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 2000;0(10):-
Objective: To establish the culture system of hairy root of Isatis indigotica and to induce the regeneration plant of hairy root. Methods: Hairy root of Isatis indigotica was obtained from infected cotyledon explants after infection with Agrobacterium rhizogenes strains A4, R1601 and ATCC15834. The better lines were selected. The growth curve was surveyed and extrinsic factors affecting the growth of hairy roots were investigated. The regeneration plant was induced on MS media with different hormones. The transformation of Ri T DNA was examined through high voltage paper electrophoresis. Results: The hairy root was originally obtained from Isatis indigotica . The regeneration plant was induced on MS media with BA. The result of high voltage paper electrophoresis confirmed the transformation of T DNA from Ri plasmid to the hairy root and regeneration plant. Conclusion: The acquisition of hairy root of Isatis indigotica and regeneration plant of it lay a foundation for the production of active component and introduction of foreign gene. [
3.Exogenous cardiotrophin-1:The possibility to protect PC12 cells and Schwann cells
Zetuan XIN ; Xiangze LIU ; Mingjin ZHANG ; Wei LI ; Bohua CHEN ; Xuexiao MA
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2013;(41):7265-7271
BACKGROUND:Restoration of neurological functions after the damaged peripheral nerve is reconstructed is a hot topic in existing research. Within a short term fol owing peripheral nerve injury, nerve and muscle begin to develop irreversible degeneration. Restoration of the damaged nerve requires delayed degeneration and basic microenvironment. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the protective effect of cardiotrophin-1 on PC12 cells and Schwann cells. METHODS:Schwann cells and PC12 cells were obtained and cultured in complete medium, serum-free medium and 50 ℃ medium, respectively. cells in cardiotrophin-1 group were treated with exogenous cardiotrophin-1 solvent, while those in the control group were treated with equivalent Dulbecco’s modified Eagle’s medium, for 24 hours. The survival rate for PC12 cells and Schwann cells was determined using cellCounting Kit-8 colorimetric method. The lactate dehydrogenase activity in supernatant was detected by lactate dehydrogenase kit, and the malondialdehyde content and superoxide dismutase activity were measured by thiobarbituricaicd and xanthine oxidese method respectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The survival rate of PC12 cells and Schwann cells in cardiotrophin-1 group was obviously increased, lactate dehydrogenase releasing and malondialdehyde content were obviously decreased, superoxide dismutase activity was dramatical y improved compared with control group. Exogenous cardiotrophin-1 reduces the injury caused by ischemia and heat stress stimulation for PC12 cells and Schwann cells. The mechanism of protection may be related to the expression of anti-apoptosis protein activated by the combination of cardiotrophin-1 and its receptors.
4.How will telomeric complex be further contributed to our longevity? - the potential novel biomarkers of telomere complex counteracting both aging and cancer.
Yiming LU ; Bohua WEI ; Tao ZHANG ; Zi CHEN ; Jing YE
Protein & Cell 2013;4(8):573-581
With the smooth move towards the coming expected clinical reports of anticancer pharmaceutical molecules targeting telomeres and telomerase, and also with the exciting success in the extension of lifespan by regulating telomerase activity without increased onset of oncogenesis in laboratory mouse models (Garcia-Cao et al., 2006; Jaskelioff et al., 2011), we are convinced that targeting telomeres based on telomerase will be a potential approach to conquer both aging and cancer and the idea of longevity seems to be no more mysterious. More interestingly, emerging evidences from clinical research reveal that other telomeric factors, like specific telomeric binding proteins and nonspecific telomere associated proteins also show crucial importance in aging and oncogenesis. This stems from their roles in the stability of telomere structure and in the inhibition of DNA damage response at telomeres. Uncapping these proteins from chromosome ends leads to dramatic telomere loss and telomere dysfunction which is more abrupt than those induced by telomerase inactivation. Abnormal expression of these factors results in developmental failure, aging and even oncogenesis evidenced by several experimental models and clinical cases, indicating telomere specific proteins and its associated proteins have complimentary roles to telomerase in telomere protection and controlling cellular fate. Thus, these telomeric factors might be potential clinical biomarkers for early detection or even therapeutic targets of aging and cancer. Future studies to elucidate how these proteins function in telomere protection might benefit patients suffering aging or cancer who are not sensitive to telomerase mediation.
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5.MRI evaluation of the effect of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TILF) on lumbar multifidus muscle
Xiaolin WU ; Wenbin CONG ; Xin ZHONG ; Hongfei XIANG ; Guoqing ZHANG ; Wei SHI ; Feng DUAN ; Bohua CHEN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2020;40(14):902-910
Objective:To explore the effect of minimally invasivetransforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) on lumbar multifidus muscle using MRI techniqueandits clinical significance.Methods:From September 2016 to July 2019, 23 patients who underwent MIS-TLIF surgery for unilateral symptomatic disc herniation in unilateral segments (L 3,4, L 4,5, L 5S 1) of Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital were studied. Their lumbar MR examination was performed 1 week before surgery, and 3 and 6 months after surgery. The axial section of multifidus muscle cross section area (AxCSA) was measured on the axial T2WI image of each intervertebral disc level before and after the operation. The ratio of long and short lines (RLS) was calculated, andthe ratio of axial section of muscle fat infiltration cross section area (FLSA) and AxCSAwasrecorded as FLSA/AxCSA. The changes of various indexes of multifidus muscle in the affected side and the healthy side of the lumbar spine before and after the operation were compared, and the effect of the MIS-TLIF procedure on the morphology of the multifidus muscle was observed. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) measurements of the muscle cross-section of the affected side were performed before and 6 months after the operation. The integral value of intracellular lipid (IMCL) and extracellular lipid (EMCL) of 1H spectrum muscle cells was compared, while the degree of fat infiltration was measured. Results:Patients with single-segment lumbar disc herniation had larger AxCSAin the healthy side than the affected side before surgery in surgical level ( t=6.611, P<0.05), and the muscle AxCSAin the healthy side was larger than the affected side in non-surgical levels ( t=-6.682, P<0.05), both suggested preoperative muscle volume advantage in the healthy side; no difference in bilateral AxCSA at 3 months was found after surgeryin surgical levels ( t=0.197, P> 0.05)and non-surgical levels ( t=-1.631, P> 0.05), which suggested bilateral muscle volume equal advantageat short-term follow-up. The FLSA/AxCSA of affected segment before and after 3 months was 9.5%±3.8% and 8.7%±1.5%, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=3.163, P<0.05); the RLS of affected segment before and after 3 months was 3.3%±0.24% and 2.7%±0.83%, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=3.42, P<0.05). The medians of EMCL/IMCL before and after 6 months of MRS were 2.010 and 1.475, respectively, and EMCL decreased after 6 months ( Z=0.48, P<0.05). Conclusion:Patients with single-segment lumbar disc herniation have different morphology of bilateral multifidus muscle before surgery. MIS-TLIF has little effect on the multifidus muscle of the surgical side. MIS-TLIF significantly reduces extracellular lipid accumulation, promotes intracellular transfer, and increases intracellular fat metabolism. Its retention of muscle attachment points and limited fixation can also reshape compensatory muscle atrophy.
6.The effect and mechanism of epigallocatechol gallate combined with trastuzumab on the proliferation of HER2 overexpressing breast cancer cells
Bixia LEI ; Mengyao ZHANG ; Xiaorui CHEN ; Beibei LIANG ; Wei XIE ; Huajing WANG ; Bohua LI
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2022;40(2):136-142
Objective To study the effect and mechanism of epigallocatechol gallate (EGCG) combined with trastuzu-mab on the proliferation of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) overexpressing breast cancer cells. Methods Trastuzumab was expressed and purified. The cell proliferation of HER2 overexpressing breast cancer cells BT474 and SK-BR-3 treated with trastuzumab, EGCG, or trastuzumab plus EGCG was evaluated by CCK8 assay. The effects of EGCG and trastuzumab on the expression of HER2, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), protein kinase B (Akt), and their phosphorylated proteins in BT474 breast cancer cells were detected by Western blot. Results The results of cell proliferation assay indicated that EGCG and trastuzumab, alone or in combination, effectively inhibited the proliferation of BT-474 and SK-BR-3 cells. And within a certain concentration range, EGCG and trastuzumab showed a synergistic proliferation inhibitory effect on HER2 overexpressing breast cancer cells. Consistent with these results, Western blot results showed that trastuzumab and EGCG, alone or in combination significantly reduced the phosphorylation levels of Akt, MAPK, EGFR, and HER2 in BT474 cells. Moreover, the inhibition effect of EGCG plus trastuzumab was significantly more potent than either EGCG or trastuzumab. Conclusion EGCG and trastuzumab could synergistically inhibit the proliferation of HER2 overexpressing breast cancer cells, which may be related to the regulation of Akt and MAPK signaling pathways.
7.Complete genome sequences of the SARS-CoV: the BJ Group (Isolates BJ01-BJ04).
Shengli BI ; E'de QIN ; Zuyuan XU ; Wei LI ; Jing WANG ; Yongwu HU ; Yong LIU ; Shumin DUAN ; Jianfei HU ; Yujun HAN ; Jing XU ; Yan LI ; Yao YI ; Yongdong ZHOU ; Wei LIN ; Hong XU ; Ruan LI ; Zizhang ZHANG ; Haiyan SUN ; Jingui ZHU ; Man YU ; Baochang FAN ; Qingfa WU ; Wei LIN ; Lin TANG ; Baoan YANG ; Guoqing LI ; Wenming PENG ; Wenjie LI ; Tao JIANG ; Yajun DENG ; Bohua LIU ; Jianping SHI ; Yongqiang DENG ; Wei WEI ; Hong LIU ; Zongzhong TONG ; Feng ZHANG ; Yu ZHANG ; Cui'e WANG ; Yuquan LI ; Jia YE ; Yonghua GAN ; Jia JI ; Xiaoyu LI ; Xiangjun TIAN ; Fushuang LU ; Gang TAN ; Ruifu YANG ; Bin LIU ; Siqi LIU ; Songgang LI ; Jun WANG ; Jian WANG ; Wuchun CAO ; Jun YU ; Xiaoping DONG ; Huanming YANG
Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics 2003;1(3):180-192
Beijing has been one of the epicenters attacked most severely by the SARS-CoV (severe acute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus) since the first patient was diagnosed in one of the city's hospitals. We now report complete genome sequences of the BJ Group, including four isolates (Isolates BJ01, BJ02, BJ03, and BJ04) of the SARS-CoV. It is remarkable that all members of the BJ Group share a common haplotype, consisting of seven loci that differentiate the group from other isolates published to date. Among 42 substitutions uniquely identified from the BJ group, 32 are non-synonymous changes at the amino acid level. Rooted phylogenetic trees, proposed on the basis of haplotypes and other sequence variations of SARS-CoV isolates from Canada, USA, Singapore, and China, gave rise to different paradigms but positioned the BJ Group, together with the newly discovered GD01 (GD-Ins29) in the same clade, followed by the H-U Group (from Hong Kong to USA) and the H-T Group (from Hong Kong to Toronto), leaving the SP Group (Singapore) more distant. This result appears to suggest a possible transmission path from Guangdong to Beijing/Hong Kong, then to other countries and regions.
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8.Clinical guidelines for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis combined with lower cervical fracture in adults (version 2024)
Qingde WANG ; Yuan HE ; Bohua CHEN ; Tongwei CHU ; Jinpeng DU ; Jian DONG ; Haoyu FENG ; Shunwu FAN ; Shiqing FENG ; Yanzheng GAO ; Zhong GUAN ; Hua GUO ; Yong HAI ; Lijun HE ; Dianming JIANG ; Jianyuan JIANG ; Bin LIN ; Bin LIU ; Baoge LIU ; Chunde LI ; Fang LI ; Feng LI ; Guohua LYU ; Li LI ; Qi LIAO ; Weishi LI ; Xiaoguang LIU ; Hongjian LIU ; Yong LIU ; Zhongjun LIU ; Shibao LU ; Yong QIU ; Limin RONG ; Yong SHEN ; Huiyong SHEN ; Jun SHU ; Yueming SONG ; Tiansheng SUN ; Yan WANG ; Zhe WANG ; Zheng WANG ; Hong XIA ; Guoyong YIN ; Jinglong YAN ; Wen YUAN ; Zhaoming YE ; Jie ZHAO ; Jianguo ZHANG ; Yue ZHU ; Yingjie ZHOU ; Zhongmin ZHANG ; Wei MEI ; Dingjun HAO ; Baorong HE
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2024;40(2):97-106
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) combined with lower cervical fracture is often categorized into unstable fracture, with a high incidence of neurological injury and a high rate of disability and morbidity. As factors such as shoulder occlusion may affect the accuracy of X-ray imaging diagnosis, it is often easily misdiagnosed at the primary diagnosis. Non-operative treatment has complications such as bone nonunion and the possibility of secondary neurological damage, while the timing, access and choice of surgical treatment are still controversial. Currently, there are no clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of AS combined with lower cervical fracture with or without dislocation. To this end, the Spinal Trauma Group of Orthopedics Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association organized experts to formulate Clinical guidelines for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis combined with lower cervical fracture in adults ( version 2024) in accordance with the principles of evidence-based medicine, scientificity and practicality, in which 11 recommendations were put forward in terms of the diagnosis, imaging evaluation, typing and treatment, etc, to provide guidance for the diagnosis and treatment of AS combined with lower cervical fracture.
9.Clinical guideline for diagnosis and treatment of adult ankylosing spondylitis combined with thoracolumbar fracture (version 2023)
Jianan ZHANG ; Bohua CHEN ; Tongwei CHU ; Yirui CHEN ; Jian DONG ; Haoyu FENG ; Shunwu FAN ; Shiqing FENG ; Yanzheng GAO ; Zhong GUAN ; Yong HAI ; Lijun HE ; Yuan HE ; Dianming JIANG ; Jianyuan JIANG ; Bin LIN ; Bin LIU ; Baoge LIU ; Dechun LI ; Fang LI ; Feng LI ; Guohua LYU ; Li LI ; Qi LIAO ; Weishi LI ; Xiaoguang LIU ; Yong LIU ; Zhongjun LIU ; Shibao LU ; Wei MEI ; Yong QIU ; Limin RONG ; Yong SHEN ; Huiyong SHEN ; Jun SHU ; Yueming SONG ; Honghui SUN ; Tiansheng SUN ; Yan WANG ; Zhe WANG ; Zheng WANG ; Yongming XI ; Hong XIA ; Jinglong YAN ; Liang YAN ; Wen YUAN ; Gang ZHAO ; Jie ZHAO ; Jianguo ZHANG ; Xiaozhong ZHOU ; Yue ZHU ; Yingze ZHANG ; Dingjun HAO ; Baorong HE
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2023;39(3):204-213
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) combined with spinal fractures with thoracic and lumbar fracture as the most common type shows characteristics of unstable fracture, high incidence of nerve injury, high mortality and high disability rate. The diagnosis may be missed because it is mostly caused by low-energy injury, when spinal rigidity and osteoporosis have a great impact on the accuracy of imaging examination. At the same time, the treatment choices are controversial, with no relevant specifications. Non-operative treatments can easily lead to bone nonunion, pseudoarthrosis and delayed nerve injury, while surgeries may be failed due to internal fixation failure. At present, there are no evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of AS combined with thoracic and lumbar fracture. In this context, the Spinal Trauma Academic Group of Orthopedics Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association organized experts to formulate the Clinical guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of adult ankylosing spondylitis combined with thoracolumbar fracture ( version 2023) by following the principles of evidence-based medicine and systematically review related literatures. Ten recommendations on the diagnosis, imaging evaluation, classification and treatment of AS combined with thoracic and lumbar fracture were put forward, aiming to standardize the clinical diagnosis and treatment of such disorder.
10.Evidence-based guideline for clinical diagnosis and treatment of acute combination fractures of the atlas and axis in adults (version 2023)
Yukun DU ; Dageng HUANG ; Wei TIAN ; Dingjun HAO ; Yongming XI ; Baorong HE ; Bohua CHEN ; Tongwei CHU ; Jian DONG ; Jun DONG ; Haoyu FENG ; Shunwu FAN ; Shiqing FENG ; Yanzheng GAO ; Zhong GUAN ; Yong HAI ; Lijun HE ; Yuan HE ; Dianming JIANG ; Jianyuan JIANG ; Weiqing KONG ; Bin LIN ; Bin LIU ; Baoge LIU ; Chunde LI ; Fang LI ; Feng LI ; Guohua LYU ; Li LI ; Qi LIAO ; Weishi LI ; Xiaoguang LIU ; Yong LIU ; Zhongjun LIU ; Shibao LU ; Fei LUO ; Jianyi LI ; Yong QIU ; Limin RONG ; Yong SHEN ; Huiyong SHEN ; Jun SHU ; Yueming SONG ; Tiansheng SUN ; Jiang SHAO ; Jiwei TIAN ; Yan WANG ; Zhe WANG ; Zheng WANG ; Xiangyang WANG ; Hong XIA ; Jinglong YAN ; Liang YAN ; Wen YUAN ; Jie ZHAO ; Jianguo ZHANG ; Yue ZHU ; Xuhui ZHOU ; Mingwei ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2023;39(4):299-308
The acute combination fractures of the atlas and axis in adults have a higher rate of neurological injury and early death compared with atlas or axial fractures alone. Currently, the diagnosis and treatment choices of acute combination fractures of the atlas and axis in adults are controversial because of the lack of standards for implementation. Non-operative treatments have a high incidence of bone nonunion and complications, while surgeries may easily lead to the injury of the vertebral artery, spinal cord and nerve root. At present, there are no evidence-based Chinese guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute combination fractures of the atlas and axis in adults. To provide orthopedic surgeons with the most up-to-date and effective information in treating acute combination fractures of the atlas and axis in adults, the Spinal Trauma Group of Orthopedic Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association organized experts in the field of spinal trauma to develop the Evidence-based guideline for clinical diagnosis and treatment of acute combination fractures of the atlas and axis in adults ( version 2023) by referring to the "Management of acute combination fractures of the atlas and axis in adults" published by American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)/Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) in 2013 and the relevant Chinese and English literatures. Ten recommendations were made concerning the radiological diagnosis, stability judgment, treatment rules, treatment options and complications based on medical evidence, aiming to provide a reference for the diagnosis and treatment of acute combination fractures of the atlas and axis in adults.