1.Effects of neonatal repeated intermittent inhalation of sevoflurane on learning-memory and Tau protein, p-Tau protein in juvenile and adult rats
Quan WANG ; Chao ZHANG ; Yi WANG ; Zhaoqiong ZHU
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2017;30(3):257-261
Objective Learning and memory function is the form of brain higher nervous activity .Hippocampus is the main parts responsible for learning and memory function .Once damaged , it will seriously affect the quality of life in patients .The purpose of this paper was to observe the effects of neonatal repeated intermittent sevoflurane inhalation on learning-memory function and Tau protein , p-Tau protein in brain hippocampus in juvenile and adult rats . Methods Twenty-four healthy SD rats ( n=24 ) were randomly di-vided into juvenile sevoflurane inhalation group ( n=6) , juvenile con-trol group ( n=6);adult sevoflurane inhalation group ( n=6) , and adult control group ( n=6) .Rats in juvenile sevoflurane inhalation group and adult sevoflurane inhalation group inhaled 2.6%sevoflurane at the postnatal 7th day, 14th day, 21th day ( P7,P14,P21) for 2 hours.Rats in juvenile control group and adult control group inhaled the carrier gas (1L/min Air+1L/min O2) at the same time for 2 hours.During P31~37, Morris water maze test was conducted in juvenile sevoflurane inhalation group and juvenile control group to detect the behavior.During P91~97, Morris water maze test was conducted in adult sevoflurane inhalation group and adult control group to detect the behavior .Then hippocampi were taken out to detect the expression levels of Tau protein and p -Tau protein. Results ( 1) Comparison of escape latency at the same time ① Juvenile period: no statistical difference between sevoflurane inhalation group (52.04±41.90,29.77±14.23, 19.87±5.71,22.74±13.73,21.91±9.07) and control group (47.82±8.06,25.26±12.53,23.79±9.49, 20.00±10.10, 14.03±7.55) had (P>0.05).② Adult period: no statistical difference between sevoflurane inhalation group (42.00± 14.12, 26.87±16.93, 19.80±13.76, 15.06±8.45, 8.66±4.82) and control group (41.97±25.66,22.88±10.04,15.88±5.20,9.26± 3.98,11.33±6.05 (P>0.05).(2) Comparison of spatial probe test results:no statistical difference in the swimming times from original area,swimmingresidencetime,swimmingdistanceandspeedbetweengroups(P>0.05).(3)Tauproteinexpressiondetection ①Juvenile period:In the hippocampal CA1 region, CA3 region, DG region, the expression level of Tau in the sevoflurane inhalation group (0.237±0.015, 0.324±0.024,0.226±0.019) was higher than the control group (0.185±0.024,0.232±0.040, 0.184±0.018) (P>0.01).②Adult peroid:no statistically significant difference between sevoflurane inhalation group and control group (P>0.05). (4)p-Tau(Ser396)proteinexpressiondetection ①Juvenileperiod:nostatisticallysignificantdifferencebetweensevofluraneinhala-tion group and control group ( P>0.05) .②Adult period:The expression level in the hippocampal CA3 region of sevoflurane inhalation group (0.170±0.005) was higher than control group (0.158±0.011) (P<0.05), but in the CA1 and DG regions there was no statisti-cally significant difference (P>0.05). Conclusion Neonatal repeated intermittent sevoflurane inhalation has done no harm to learn-ing and memory function of juvenile and adult rats , however , it can result in the significant increase of hippocampal Tau protein expres-sion level in juvenile rats and the increase of hippocampal p-Tau protein expression level in adult rats .
2.Somatostatin combined ileus tube in the treatment of adhesive bowel obstruction
Xueyuan CAO ; Chao WANG ; Guodong LIAN ; Quan WANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2011;26(12):998-1001
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of somatostatin and ileus tube for adhesive bowel obstruction.Methods From January 2008 to February 2010,ninety-one patients diagnosed with adhesive bowel obstruction were enrolled in the study.Patients were randomly divided into four groups:somatostatin + ileus tube group ( group A,n =22 ),somatostatin + nasogastric tube group (group B,n=19),ileus tube group (group C,n=23),and nasogastric tube group (group D,n =27).All cases received conventional treatment,including fasting,maintaining electrolyte and acid-base balance,enteral and parenteral nutrition support and antibiotics; Groups A and B received somatostatin 0.6 mg/day,groups B and D received nasogastric tube decompression.ANOVA analysis and x2 test were used to compare the variables.Results Group A had a quick recovery of flatus and stool compared with group D,[ (4.5 ±1.9) vs.(7.8 ± 1.7) d] (F =28.715,P =0.000).Abdominal pain and abdominal distension recovered faster [ (3.6 ± 1.5) vs.(8.4 ± 2.2) day ] in group A compared with group D ( F =23.857,P =0.000).Less amount of gastric drainage were observed in somatostatin-treatment groups [ group A vs.C:(632 ±102) ml/d vs.(1020±148) ml/d; group B vs.D:(410±86) ml/d vs.(590±97) ml/d] (F=11.687,P =0.000;F=10.399,P =0.000).The rate of laparotomy in group A was O,which was significantly less than the 22% in group D ( x2 =5.571,P =0.018 ).Conclusions The high improvement rate in abdominal symptoms suggested the efficacy of somatostatin and ileus tube in patients with small bowel obstruction.The application of somatostatin combined with ileus tube improves the symptoms of adhesive intestinal obstruction and decreases the rate of laparotomy.
3.Influnece of early postoperative feeding in formation of gastrointestinal anastomotic fistula and healing time in rabbits
Chengyi JIANG ; Chao WANG ; Xinyuan GUO ; Wei JIANG ; Quan WANG
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2014;(3):559-563
Objective To observe the influence of early postoperative feeding in the healing of intestinal anastomosis in rabbits,and to clarify preliminarily the relationships between early postoperative feeding after gastrointestinal surgery and gastrointestinal anastomotic fistula formation and healing time in rabbits.Methods 48 rabbits were randomly divided into experimental group and control group, then they were treated with gastrointestinal anastomosis.The rabbits in experimental group were fed with liquid diet 24 h after operation,and the rabbits in control group were fed nothing after operation and supplied by total parenteral nutrition.Two rabbits of each group were selected for exploratory laparotomy on the 3rd,5th,7th,10th and 15th day after operation,and the healing rate of anastomosis,the anastomotic bursting pressure,the anastomotic breaking strength,and the hychoxyproline level of anastomosis were observed.Results The healing rate of anastomosis in control group was 91.6%(22/24), and the healing rate of anastomosis in experimental group was 95.8%(23/24),there was no significant difference between two groups(P>0.05).The anastomotic bursting pressures of the rabbits in two groups were decreased remarkably at the 72nd hour after operation,which was the lowest point,and they were increased remarkably on the 5th day after operation,but the anastomic bursting pressure in experimental group was a little lower than that in control group,and it reached the peak on the 7th day after operation in control group. On the 10th day after operation,the anastomic bursting pressure in control group was a little lower than that on the 7th day after operation,but the anastomic bursting pressure in experimental group reached the peak.There were no significant differences of anastomic bursting pressure at different time points between two groups(P>0.05).The anastomotic breaking strength had no significant difference between two groups at the 72nd hour after operation,both of them reached the lowest points,however the anastomtic breaking strengths in two groups were increased remarkably on the 10th day after operation,and reached the peaks.but there were no significant differences of anastomic breaking strength at different time points between two groups (P>0.05 ). The hychoxyproline level of anastomosis:in experimental group was a little lower than that in control group at the 72tnd hour after operation,and both of them reached the peaks on the 7th day after operation;but there were no significant differences of hychoxyproline levels of anastomosis at different time points between two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Early postoperative feeding can not cause the increase of anasmotic healing time and the incidence rate of gastrointestinal anastomotic fistula.
4.The characteristics of optical coherence tomography angiography in aquaporin-4 antibody positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders
Jian YU ; Wenghang WONG ; Chao QUAN ; Min WANG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2021;37(3):173-179
Objective:To investigate the alteration of retinal perfusion in aquaporin-4 antibody (AQP4-ab) positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) patients by optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA).Methods:A case-control study. Forty-eight AQP4-ab positive NMOSD patients (96 eyes) and 20 age and gender matched healthy controls (40 eyes) were recruited from September 2015 to August 2017 at the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University. Patients of both eyes were included in the groups. The patients were further divided into 4 subgroups (0 ON, 1 ON, 2 ON, 3+ ON group) according to the number of episodes of ON (0, 1, 2, or 3+) with respect to 30、22、31、13 eyes. 0 ON group had no history of ON episodes; 1 ON group, 2 ON group, and 3+ ON group had ON episodes 1, 2, ≥3 times, respectively. All patients underwent complete ophthalmological examinations including BCVA, visual field and OCTA examination. The BCVA was recorded for each eye using metric notation from the Snellen chart, and then converted to the logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution. The central visual field was assessed using a Humphrey Field Analyzer 750 and the mean deviation (MD) was determined. OCTA scans of the optic disc (4.5 mm × 4.5 mm) and macula (6 mm × 6 mm) were acquired. Radial peripapillary capillary (RPC) vessel density, superficial capillary plexus vessel density (SVD), the thickness of ganglion cell and inner plexiform layer (GCIPL) and peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (pRNFL) were determined. The generalized estimating equations was performed to compare the difference of BCVA, MD, pRNFL thickness, GCIPL thickness, RPC vessel density and SVD among the groups and the correlations between retinal perfusion and retinal structure, visual function were analyzed.Results:The RPC vessel density and SVD were significant lower in the 0 ON group compared with healthy group (Wald χ2=7.190, 10.134; P<0.01), however, the BCVA, pRNFL and GCIPL thickness were not significant difference between the two groups (Wald χ2=2.308, 1.020, 2.558; P>0.05). The BCVA, visual field MD, RPC vessel density, SVD, pRNFL and GCIPL were significant lower in 1 ON, 2 ON and 3+ ON groups compared with healthy group and 0 ON group (Wald χ2=12.390, 11.346, 38.860, 18.040, 45.418, 26.608; P<0.001 ), but the parameters had no significant difference among the three groups ( P>0.05). The RPC vessel density was significantly correlated with pRNFL thickness ( β=0.372, standard error=0.018, P<0.001), and the SVD was significantly correlated with GCIPL thickness ( β=0.115, standard error=0.204, P<0.001). The MD and BCVA was significantly correlated with peripapillary vessel density after adjustment for other variables (BCVA: β=0.025, standard error=0.005, P=0.000; visual field MD: β=0.737, standard error=0.185, P=0.000). Conclusions:Subclinical primary retinal vasculopathy may occur in NMOSD prior to ON attack, the ON attack may further impair visual function, retinal structure and perfusion, however, the extent of injure is not relevant with the increase of ON attack. The peripapillary vessel density might be a sensitive predictor of visual outcomes in NMOSD patients.
5.Application of CBL combined with LBL in medical immunology teaching and its effect
Chao WANG ; Quan GONG ; Kaibin WANG ; Jianzhong DING ; Peng XIA ; Hao NIE
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2012;11(7):690-693
Objective To investigate the value of case-based learning(CBL) combined with lecture-based learning (LBL) in medical immunology teaching.Methods Totally 85 clinical medicine students of 2010 grade in medical school of Yangtze university were divided into two groups:control group(n=43) and experimental group(n=42).The students in control group were received LBL while those in experimental group were received CBL combined with LBL.Teaching effectiveness was evaluated by questionnaire survey and theoretical test.Results The questionnaire showed that the abilities of comprehension,expression,analysis,practice and cooperation were significantly better in experimental group than in the control group(P<0.05),the results of test showed that the total scores and the scores of choice and clinical case analysis were markedly higher in experimental group than in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusions The teaching model of CBL combined with LBL is helpful to develop students' comprehensive quality and creative ability and it is worth further promoting in medical immunology teaching.But there are some problems need further improvement.
6.Development of Electrospray/Photoionization MiniatureIon Trap Mass Spectrometer
Xiang QIAN ; Qian ZHANG ; Xinqiong LU ; Quan YU ; Kai NI ; Chao ZHANG ; Xiaohao WANG
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2017;45(7):1096-1101
An electrospray/ultraviolet lamp dual-source ion trap mass spectrometer was developed for the rapid detection of gas and liquid samples.The instrument used the discontinuous atmospheric pressure sampling technique that both the electrospray ions and gaseous analytes were sampled and transferred using a pinch valve device.The two ionization sources were generally suitable for different kinds of analytes and provided complementary applications.Electrospray was used for the ionization of polar compounds in solution, while the UV ionization source was mainly applied for the analysis of gaseous organic compounds.A variety of samples such as anisole, toluene, 2,4-dimethylaniline, arginine, reserpine and aspartame were employed to test the performance in different working mode of the instrument.The results showed that the two sources were feasible for ionization of different types of samples, and different types of molecular ions could be generated when 2,4-dimethylaniline was analyzed.The two ionization sources could be used alternately or simultaneously without interference, and the working mode was also switched to fit the application requirements.The dual-source configuration was an effective way to extend the applications for miniature mass spectrometers.It did not significantly increase the size of the instrument, but provided more versatile analysis to meet the need for the measurement of different types of samples.
7.Therapeutic intervention against deacclimatization to high altitude.
Yin-Hu WANG ; Qi-Quan ZHOU ; Sheng-Hong YANG ; Yan WANG ; Bin LI ; Chao-Liang LONG ; Hai WANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Physiology 2013;29(6):512-517
The incidence of deacclimatization to high altitude syndrome (DAHAS) prevailed up to 80% in highland troops, and 100% in manual workers, and severe DAHAS could significantly affects patients' health, work and life. So it is imperative to develop effective prevention and treatment measures for DAHAS. The present review analyzes effective prophylactic and therapeutic measures against DAHAS, implemented at our hospital.
Acclimatization
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Altitude
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Altitude Sickness
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prevention & control
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therapy
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Humans
8.Effect of group mind-games and group counseling on training burnout among soldiers stationed on plateau for the first time
Kui DING ; Quan-Chao LI ; En-Li QUAN ; Yong-Bin WANG ; Yan WANG ; Xin-Zhen MENG ; Tian QIN
Military Medical Sciences 2017;41(10):845-849
Objective To explore the effect of group mind-games and group counseling on training burnout among soldiers who quickly marched to the plateau for the first time .Methods Totally 399 soldiers who quickly marched to the plateau for the first time were divided randomly into to the control group ( n=201 ) and test group ( n=198 ) .The test group had particinated in group mind-games and psychological counseling twice a week for a total of 5 weeks, while the control group received no counseling .Soldier training fatigue questionnairs were used to compare the difference between the two groups before and after group mind-games and psychological counseling .Results ①The total scores of training burnout and the scores of all the factors of soldiers before counseling in the two groups was of no statistical significance (P>0.05). After counseling , the total scores of training burnout and the scores of all factors in test group were remarkably lower than those in control group,and the difference was of statistical significance (P<0.05).The total scores of training burnout and the scores of physical and psychologica exhaustion and alienaties decreased significantly after training in test group ( P<0.05), but the change was of no statistical significance in control group (P>0.05).②Soldiers who had served 1 to 2 years or over 9 years had significant difference in the scores of training burnout , physical and psychologica exhaustion ( P<0.05).Soldiers who had served 3 to 8 years had significant difference in the scores of training and the scores of each factor after counseling(P<0.05).Conclusion Group mind-games and psychological counseling can effectively help alleviate the training burnout of soldiers who quickly march to the plateau for the first time.
9.Cloning and tissue expression of 4-coumarate coenzyme A ligase gene in Angelica sinensis.
Sui-chao WEN ; Yin-quan WANG ; Jun LUO ; Qi XIA ; Qin FAN ; Shu-nan LI ; Zhen-heng WANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2015;40(24):4824-4829
4-coumarate coenzyme A ligase is a key enzyme of phenylpropanoid metabolic pathway in higher plant and may regulate the biosynthesis of ferulic acid in Angelica sinensis. In this study, the homology-based cloning and rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) technique were used to clone a full length cDNA encoding 4-coumarate coenzyme A ligase gene (4CL), and then qRT-PCR was taken for analyzing 4CL gene expression levels in the root, stem and root tissue at different growth stages of seedlings of A. sinensis. The results showed that a full-length 4CL cDNA (1,815 bp) was obtained (GenBank accession number: KT880508) which shares an open reading frame (ORF) of 1 632 bp, encodes 544 amino acid polypeptides. We found 4CL gene was expressed in all tissues including leaf, stem and root of seedlings of A. sinensis. The expressions in the leave and stem were increased significantly with the growth of seedlings of A. sinensis (P < 0.05), while it in the root showed little change. It indicates a time-space pattern of 4CL gene expression in seedlings of A. sinensis. These findings will be useful for establishing an experiment basis for studying the structure and function of 4CL gene and elucidating mechanism of ferulic acid biosynthesis and space-time regulation in A. sinensis.
Amino Acid Sequence
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Angelica sinensis
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genetics
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Base Sequence
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Cloning, Molecular
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Coenzyme A Ligases
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genetics
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DNA, Complementary
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chemistry
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Molecular Sequence Data
10.Ideas on Chinese traditional osteopathy, biomechanics mechanism of manipulation and mathematics-physics expressions
Zhao Na Mu La ; Gen-quan LI ; He-ping SU ; Chang-ming BAO ; Ji Ri Ga La ; Chao-lu WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2005;9(14):244-247
BACKGROUND: Chinese traditional osteopathy is long in history, unique in manipulation and miraculous in therapeutic effect. But people understand it more m perception rather than in theory, more in application rather than in development. There is little research truly on the bioseience.OBJECTIVE: To probe into the macro-idea of Chinese traditional osteopathy, micro-mechanisms on characters and mathematics-physics models, aiming to provide new principles and approaches of treatment for the daily increased bone trauma, fracture and sport injury.SETTING: Physics and machine-electron college of a university, and its affiliated hospital.METHODS: Based on the natural concept of "integration between heaven and human being" and new concept of holistic medicine in Chinese traditional osteopathy, the macro-idea and characters of reduction and union of fracture are generalized from the characters of natural therapy and the biomechanical mechanisms and characters of reduction and union of fracture are summarized from the micro-reaction of bone repair and union so as to discover biomechanical mechanisms and characters of reduction and union of fracture and further to set up biomechanical models and mathematics-physics expressions during the treatment.RESULTS: Chinese traditional osteopathy envelopes macro-idea of "initiative reduction-functional union" in fracture and micro-mechanism on "stress adaptability-functional adaptability" of bone repair and union.CONCLUSION: Chinese traditional osteopathy compiles with the natural,green and non-traumatic therapy in bio-natural law of bone repair and union and supports the theme of "high thought and high skill".