1.The current situation and problem of mental health and social support on clinical and English undergraduates of Chongqing medical university
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(9):1113-1114,1116
Objective To understand the status and existing problems of psychological health and social support of medical students ,analyze its influencing factors and provide basis for targeted education and management measures .Methods The social support scale(SSRS) ,symptom self-assessment scale (SCL-90) ,the quality of life questionnaire (SF -36)were used as question-naire survey for 120 college students .Results Positive rate of psychological problems in 91 undergraduates was 24 .18% ,obsessive compulsive disorder appeared the most ,phobia appeared the least .Positive rate of psychological problems in 29 English major un-dergraduates was 41 .38% ,the most frequent symptom was forcing symptoms ,followed by human and depressive symptoms .The interpersonal score of English major undergraduates was higher than that of clinical undergraduates ,with a statistically significant difference (P=0 .039) .Mental health between medical and English major students had a statistical difference (P=0 .010) .Objec-tive support scores between medical and English major students had a statistical significance (P=0 .014) .The highest score was the subjective support ,and the lowest scores was the use of social support .Conclusion The mental health of most of the medical un-dergraduates is not optimistic and there exist different psychological problems .At the same time ,the lower level of social support comes along with the higher level of health problems and vice versa .Therefore ,we suggest that society ,schools ,families and relat-ed management departments should further carry out mental health intervention for medical students .
2.Impact of citreoviridin on mRNA expression of mitochondrial respiratory chain synthesis related transcriptional regulation gene, membrane potential and reactive oxygen species in rat cardiomyocytes
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2013;32(4):384-388
Objective To investigate the impact of citreoviridin(CIT) on mRNA expression of mitochondrial respiratory chain synthesis related transcriptional regulation gene,mitochondrial membrane(MMP) potential and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cardiomyocytes of rat.Methods Viability of rat primary cardiomyocytes treated with different concentrations of CIT (0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 μmol/L) for 24 h was determined by 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) method.Based on the MTT curve,median inhibitory concentration(IC50) was calculated using SPSS 13.0.High-,medium-and low-dose groups of CIT(1.650,1.234,0.715 μmol/L) were defined corresponding to 99%,95% and 90% of cardiomyocyte viability,respectively.CIT was not added in as the control group.After 24 hours,the mRNA expression levels of peroxisome-proliferator-activated receptor γcoactivator(PGC-1α),nuclear respiratory factor 1 (Nrf1) and nuclear respiratory factor 2(Nrf2) in cardiomyocytes were detected by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).Changes of MMP and intracellular ROS were determined by a fluorescence microplate reader using 5,5',6,6'-tetrachloro-1,1',3,3'-tetraethylbenzimidazolcarbocyanine iodide (JC-1) and 2,7-dichlorofluorescein diacetate (DCFH2-DA) as fluorescent probes.Results Compared with 0 μmol/L CIT group [(89.4 ± 17.6)%],viabilities of rat primary cardiomyocytes treated with 2-10 μmol/L CIT groups[(80.2 ± 20.2)%,(74.4 ± 18.7)%,(63.2 ± 8.9)%,(51.5 ± 18.8)%,(39.0 ± 15.7)%,(22.6 ± 10.5)%,(19.9 ± 4.9)%,(20.7 ± 4.8)%,(18.5 ± 3.3)%] decreased significantly(all P < 0.05).The IC50 value of cardiomyocytes after24 h treatment with CIT was 4.6 μmol/L The PGC-1α mRNA expressions ofhigh-,medium-and low-dose groups(0.431 ± 0.041,0.619 ± 0.031,0.653 ± 0.037) were significantly lower compared to that of the control group(0.776 ± 0.081,all P < 0.05).The Nrf1 mRNA expression of high-dose group(0.358 ± 0.05) was significantly lower compared to that of the control group(0.580 ± 0.098,P < 0.05).Nrf2 mRNA expressions of the high-and medium-dose groups(0.352 ± 0.041,0.472 ± 0.011) were significantly lower than that of the control group (0.667 ± 0.091,all P< 0.05).Compared with the control groups[(100.00 ± 0.00)%,(100.00 ± 0.00)%],the MMP levels of high-,medium-and low-dose groups[(55.3 ± 3.3)%,(69.8 ± 4.7)%,(81.8 ± 2.7)%] were significantly lower and the ROS levels[(606.0 ± 46.3)%,(275.0 ± 53.5)%,(158.9 ±29.5)%] were significantly higher(all P < 0.05).Conclusions CIT inhibits the biosynthesis of mitochondria in primary cardiomyocytes and induces oxidative stress.Myocardial injury is caused by cardiomyocyte apoptosis through mitochondrial pathway,which leads to myocardial injury.
3.DLK1 affects T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells by regulating Notch pathway
Xiaohua WEI ; Jianmin KANG ; Can LI ; Jianhua ZHANG ; Can HUANG ; Lihong HOU
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2013;22(10):586-588
Objective To detect the proliferation and the expression levels of downstream target genes of Notch pathway of T-ALL CCRF-CEM(CEM)cell line treated with exogenous DLK1 protein,in order to investigatethe effects of DLK1 protein on the Notch pathway in CEM cells.Methods CCK-8 assay was performed to examine the proliferation of CCRF-CEM cells,which were treated with various concentration(0.5,1.0,1.5 μg/ml)DLK1 for various time(24,48,72 h).RFQ-PCR was applied to assess the mRNA expression level of Notch1 receptor and downstream target genes of Notch pathway in CEM cells,which were treated for various time(24,48,72 h).Results DLK1 protein stimulated the proliferation of CCRF-CEM cells,and the proliferation rates with different concentrations of DLK1 were 0.14±0.03,0.17±0.04,0.55±0.01 in 72 hours,respectively,there were statistic differences between that in the experimental group and that in the control group(P<0.05).DLK1 protein up-regulated the Notch1 receptor and its downstream target genes HES1,c-myc and NF-κB.The relative transcript levels of target genes HES1 in 72 hours,c-myc in 48 hours and NF-κB in 72 hours were 3.2551±0.3100,1.6086±0.0941,2.0515±0.3453 respectively,and there were statistic differences between that in the experimental group and that in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion DLK1 protein stimulates the proliferation of T-ALL CCRF-CEM cells by up-regulating Notch1 receptor and downstream target genes HES1,c-myc and NF-κB of Notch pathway.
4.Influence of Inhaled Corticosteroids on Airway Transforming Growth Factor - ?1 Expression of Asthmatic Remodeling Model
can hong, ZHU ; we, JI ; wei-fang, ZHOU
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2003;0(10):-
Objective To investigate the role of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on transforming growth factor - ?1 (TGF - ?1 )of asthmatic remodeling model Methods One hundred and eight guinea pigs were divided into 3 groups randomly and equally: asthmatic group( A), therapeutic group(B), control group(C) Three groups were treated by ovalbumin, budesonide, normal saline respectively The lung tissue specimens were collected after the guinea pigs were killed; the expression of TGF- ?1 was determined Results The expressions of TGF-?1 in A, K and C groups were(41 83 ? 10. 45) %, (27. 22 ? 8. 09)% , (15. 36 ? 2. 64)% respectively at 12 weeks. It was statistically significant( P
5.Sanqi sodium hyaluronate gel inhibits alpha-smooth muscle actin expression in the epidural scar
Quan XU ; Yu PAN ; Wei ZHOU ; Zhaojie ZHANG ; Can LIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2015;19(16):2518-2522
BACKGROUND:Epidural scar after laminectomy is one important reason for the secondary spinal stenosis, and local application ofSanqi sodium hyaluronate gel can prevent epidural scar adhesion after laminectomy. OBJECTIVE: To study the effects ofSanqisodium hyaluronate gel on α-smooth muscle actin expression in the process of rabbit's epidural scar formation. METHODS: In this study, there were ninety-six rabbits which were randomized into four groups and given 0.5 mL normal saline, 0.5 mLSanqi concentrated solution, 0.5 mL sodium hyaluronate and 0.5 mLSanqisodium hyaluronate gel around the dura. At 1, 2, 4, 8 weeks after treatment, immunohistochemistry staining was employed for analysis of α-smooth muscle actin expression. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:At the end of weeks 1 and 2, the expression of α-smooth muscle actin antibody in the normal saline group was significantly higher than that in the other three groups (P < 0.01 orP < 0.05), but there were no significant differences among the Sanqi, sodium hyaluronate andSanqisodium hyaluronate gel groups (P> 0.05). At weeks 4 and 8, the expression of α-smooth muscle actin antibody in theSanqi sodium hyaluronate gel group was significantly lower than that in the other three groups (P < 0.01 orP < 0.05), and there was no significant difference among the latter three groups (P > 0.05). These findings suggest thatSanqi sodium hyaluronate gel can inhibit the expression of α-smooth muscle actin, and thus ease scar contracture.
6.The choice and curative effect analysis of early postoperative nutritional support for severe traumatic brain injury patients
Can TANG ; Lun DONG ; Hengzhu ZHANG ; Min WEI ; Xingdong WANG
International Journal of Surgery 2017;44(1):11-15
Objective To explore the differences of curative effect and short-term prognosis to severe traumatic brain injury patients with three different early postoperative nutritional supports.Methods A retrospective study was performed on 60 severe traumatic brain injury patients received in Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit of Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital from July 2014 to July 2016.A total of 60 cases were randomly divided into the early enteral nutrition support therapy group,the early parenteral nutrition group,and the early compound nutrition group.The clinical indicators such as basic clinical characteristics before treatment,the nutrition data in two weeks,the length of stay in the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit,complications and GCS scores between the three groups were observed and analyzed.Results The indicators of early compound nutrition group were fasting blood-glucose (5.74 ± 0.64) mmol/L,prealbumin(203.80 ± 10.45) mg/L,total serum protein(61.99 ± 1.34) g/L,blood hemoglobin (114.53 ± 2.69) g/L,C-reactive protein(0.37 ± 0.06) mg/dl.The length of stay in Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit was (11.6 ± 0.42) days in the compound nutrition group while those in the early enteral nutrition group was (13.20 ±0.42) days and those in the early parenteral nutrition group was(14.65 ± 0.42) days.The postoperative complications of the compound nutrition group were significantly lower than other two groups.The GCS scores of early compound nutrition group was(11.40 ± 1.60),which was the best in three groups.The differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05).Conclusions Early compound nutrition support has an exact curative effect on postoperative severe traumatic brain injury patients in Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit.It can obviously improve the nutrition status of patients with less complications,shorter length of stay in Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit,higher safety and lower degree of coma,worth clinical promotion.
7.Effect of Xiaotan Sanjie Recipe on Proliferation and Apoptosis of HCT116 Cell and Expression of Caspase3 Protein
Yuqi ZHOU ; Min YE ; Can LV ; Pinkang WEI
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(3):60-64
Objective To investigate the effects of Xiaotan Sanjie Recipe (XTSJR) on the proliferation and apoptosis of colorectal cancer cell;To study its relevant mechanism. Methods The original XTSJR aqueous solution was lyophilized, weighted, and dissolved in cell culture and stored. HCT116 cell line was treated with different concentrations of XTSJR for 72 h, and the cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8 assay. XTSJR treated HCT116 cell line with the concentration of 0.94 mg/mL and 1.88 mg/mL for 24 h, 48 h, 72 h, and the cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8 assay. HCT116 cell line was treated with different concentrations (0.24, 0.47, 0.94, 1.88 mg/mL) of XTSJR for 72 h. The cell apoptosis was detected by TUNEL assay under the fluorescence microscope, and the post-intervention expression of Caspase3 protein was detected by Western blot. Results The inhibitory effects of XTSJR on the proliferation of HCT116 cell line was concentration-time dependent. The IC50 value at 72 h-time point was 0.94 mg/mL. Medicine concentration and the treated time have interactive contribution to the inhibitory effect. XTSJR induced the cell apoptosis. The apoptosis rate increased with the increasing medicine concentration. There was statistically significant difference compared with the control group ( P<0.01). After treatment the expression of Pro-Caspase3 decreased, while the expression Cleaved Caspase3 protein increased. Conclusion XTSJR inhibits the proliferation of HCT116 cell line and induce apoptosis. Its mechanism might be related to the activity of Caspase3 protein.
8.Optimization of extraction technology for Fufang-Fuqing-Xiji by orthogonal test combined with Plackett-Burman experimental design
Yu ZHU ; Xiaoyan ZHANG ; Juan WEI ; Can ZHOU ; Xia LUO
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;39(8):724-728
Objective To optimize extraction technology of Fufang-Fuqing-Xiji.Methods Orthogonal test combined with Plackett-Burman experimental design was adopted to study the influence factors of water extraction in Fufang-Fuqing-Xiji. The contents of chlorogenic acid, paeoniflorin and caffeic acid in Fufang-Fuqing-Xiji were determined by HPLC gradient elution method at the same time. A multi-index comprehensive score method was applied to analyze the data and to screen the optimum extraction technology. Results The best extraction conditions of Fufang-Fuqing-Xiji were as following: threaded 80 mesh sieve, soaked 2 h, decocted 3 times with 12 times the amount of water for 1h each time.Conclusions This optimized extraction technology was rational and stable, which could be used for the extraction ofFufang-Fuqing-Xiji.
9.Application of automated high-performance liquid chromatography in the diagnosis of thalassemia
Chaoran XIA ; Juan WANG ; Weiqun YANG ; Can XIONG ; Wei WANG
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2013;(12):1138-1142
Objective To evaluate the application of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) in diagnosis and screening of thalassemia. Methods Automated HPLC was used to measure HbF and HbA2 in 100 genetically diagnosed thalas-semic patients and 35 normal children. The results were compared with those from traditional tests including alkali denaturation test and cellulose acetate electrophoresis. The diagnose accordance rates, sensitivity and specificity were compared. Results Seventy-fourβthalassemia, 64 were heterozygous with single mutations and 10 were compound heterozygous with double muta-tions. Twenty-sixαthalassemia, 25 were compound mutations and one was heterozygous with single mutation. The HbF percent-age from HPLC was higher than that from alkali denaturation tests in either thalassemia or normal children (P<0.01). HbF level from HPLC inα-thalassemia was signiifcantly different from that in the normal children (P=0.011). The percentage of HbA2 from HPLC was higher than that from cellulose acetate electrophoresis (P=0.010). HbA2 in the single heterozygousβ-thalassemia were twice higher than that in the double heterozygous mutatedβ-thalassemia (P<0.01). The combination of HbF-HbA2 (≥4.0%) from HPLC with MCV (<80 lf) and MCH (<27 pg) had high accordance rates (99.3%), sensitivity (99.0%) and speciifcity (100.0%) in diagnosis of thalassemia. Conclusions When the results of HPLC are combined with MCV and MCH, it can be applied to the diagnosis of thalassemia with high speciifcity, high sensitivity and has high diagnostic accordance rate with genetic results. HPLC can be an ideal approach to screenβthalassemia.
10.Treatment of 225 patiens with chronic infective wounds
Wenhai CHEN ; Lei GUO ; Can WANG ; Xiaoshu PU ; Dongshan WEI
Chongqing Medicine 2013;(32):3883-3886
Objective To explore the treatment of chronic infective wounds .Methods A retrospective analysis of clinical data in 225 patients were admitted from 2000 to 2010 .Results (1) They were mainly traumatic ulcers ,pressure ulcers ,postoperative ul-cers ,diabetes ulcers ,vascular ulcers in the group ,accounted for 80 .4% (181/225) .(2) Bacterial culture positive rate was 87 .1%(196/225) ,a total of 46 kinds with 342 pathogens were cultured ,gram-positive bacteria 40 .6% (139/342);gram-negative bacteria 57 .6% (197/342);Fungi 1 .8% (6/342) .The main pathogens were S .aureus(52) ,E .coli(43) ,P .aeruginosa(44) ,Klebsiella .SPP (27) ,which were highly resistant to penicillin ,erythromycin ,ampicillin ,gentamicin ,cotrimoxazole and the multidrug resistance rate was 37 .1% (127/342) .Chronic wounds and multidrug resistant bacteria showed rapidly increasing trend from 2007 .(3) 201 pa-tients with topical antibiotic treatment ,208 patients(49 patiens underwent re-operation)underwent operations to close wounds ;213 patiens were recovery ,12 patiens had to leave hospital because economic burden .Conclusion Chronic infective wounds were affect-ed by many factors .emphasizing on debriding ,reasonablechoice ,circulative ,alternate use of antibiotics and wound bed preparation , appling surgery to close wounds in early stage could effectively control wound infection and promote wound healing .