1.Effect of NF-κB inhibitor pyrrolidine dithiocarbonate on the proliferation and apoptosis in K562 cells
Chun ZHANG ; Guohui CUI ; Fang LIU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2009;25(12):2349-2352
AIM: To investigate the effect of pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC), a specific inhibitor of NF-κB on the proliferation and apoptosis of K562 cells and to explore the anti-tumor mechanism of PDTC.METHODS: Trans AM~(TM) NF-κB p65 kit was used to detect the activity of p65 in K562 cells treated by PDTC. The effect of PDTC on the proliferation of K562 cells was measured by WST-1 method. DNA damage was detected by single cell gel electrophoresis (comet assay). The procaspase-3 and activated protein level of caspase-3 were detected by Western blotting.RESULTS: The activity of p65 in K562 cells was inhibited after treated by PDTC (P<0.01). Simultaneously the cell proliferation was significantly inhibited in a dose-and time-dependent manner (P<0.01). The degree of DNA damage in K562 cells treated with PDTC at concentrations of 25 μmol/L, 50 μmol/L or 100 μmol/L was more severe than that in control. The rates of comet cells in the PDTC-treated groups (43.50%, 84.00%, 95.63%) were significantly higher than those in control (9.75%, P<0.01), and it was also dose-dependent. The expression of procaspase-3 and activated caspase-3 protein were detected in the cytoplasm of the K562 cells treated by PDTC by Western blotting.CONCLUSION: NF-κB plays an important role in regulating cell proliferation and apoptosis in K562 cells. PDTC inhibits NF-κB activity and elevates the expression of caspase-3, which is related to increase in cell apoptosis.
2.Therapeutic effect observation of combined intra-arterial with intravenous versus single intravenous thrombolysis for patients with acute cerebral infarction
Fudong LIU ; Lirong HONG ; Chun FANG
Journal of Clinical Neurology 1993;0(03):-
Objective To analyse the clinical efficacy of combined intra-arterial and intravenous(IA/IV) versus single intravenous(IV) thrombolysis using recombinated tissue plasminogen activator( rt-PA ) for acute cerebral infarction.Methods 20 patients with acute cerebral infarction were treated with IA/IV (10 patients) versus IV (10 patients) thrombolysis using rt-PA. Europe stroke scales (ESS) and Barthel Index (BI) scores were analyzed respectively both before and after the thrombolysis for the 20 patients. Therapeutic effects and adverse effects were observed.Results Total and partial recanalization of the occlusion arteries were showed in 8 and 2 IA/IV patients respectively, and the ESS and BI scores of IA/IV patients were significantly higher than those of IV patients(all P
3.Effect of NF-?B inhibitor pyrrolidine dithiocarbonate on the proliferation and apoptosis in K562 cells
Chun ZHANG ; Guohui CUI ; Fang LIU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2000;0(12):-
AIM:To investigate the effect of pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC),a specific inhibitor of NF-?B on the proliferation and apoptosis of K562 cells and to explore the anti-tumor mechanism of PDTC.METHODS:Trans AMTM NF-?B p65 kit was used to detect the activity of p65 in K562 cells treated by PDTC. The effect of PDTC on the proliferation of K562 cells was measured by WST-1 method. DNA damage was detected by single cell gel electrophoresis (comet assay). The procaspase-3 and activated protein level of caspase-3 were detected by Western blotting.RESULTS:The activity of p65 in K562 cells was inhibited after treated by PDTC (P
4.Clinical pathological of Wegener's granulomatosis in middle-aged and elderly patients
Fang FANG ; Xubai QIAO ; Chun PU ; Jianxin PANG ; Dongge LIU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2013;(6):655-658
Objective To study the clinical pathological features of Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) in middle-aged and elderly patients,and enhance understanding of this disease.Methods Totally 21 patients with WG (11 males,10 females,aged 45 to 76 years,mean age 58.1 years) in our hospial from February 1999 to July 2012 were selected.The clinical and pathological data of WG patients were retrospectively analyzed.34 biopsies including 2 autopsies from different organs were paraffin embedded and stained by hematoxylin and eosin and histochemistry.13 renal biopsies were all examined by immunofluorescence and electron microscope.Results The average time from the onset of clinical symptoms to the diagnosis was 5.3 months (from 24 days to 11.0 months).Eyes,nose and salivary glands were the most commonly involved parts at the beginning of Wegener's granulomatosis (52.4%,11 cases).The percentages of the skin,lung and renal involvement were 14.3% (3 cases),81.0% (17 cases) and 71.4% (15 cases),respectively.Among 21 patients,18 patients were examined with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA).c-ANCA was positive in 72.2 % patients (13 cases,13/18),p-ANCA was positive in 16.7% patients (3 cases,3/18),and ANCA was negative in 11.1% patients (2 cases,2/18).3 major pathological manifestations were observed:7 kinds of vasculitis including capillaritis,acute vasculitis,chronic vasculitis,fibrinoid necrosis in vasculitis,necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis,non-necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis and cicatricial vascular changes; 4 kinds of granulomatous inflammation including scattered giant cells,palisading histiocytes,poorly formed granulomas and microabscess surrounded by granulomatousinflammation;2 kinds of parenchymal necrosis including geographic necrosis and microabscess.13 kinds of histopathologic features in 3 major manifestations were found from 2 autopsies,but various kinds histopathologic features presented in small biopsy samples.Minor manifestations such as diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage were found at the periphery of WG.Conclusions The wide variation and broad spectrum of pathologic features can occur in WG.Vasculitis,granulomatous inflammation and parenchymal necrosis are the most important histopathological features.The correct diagnosis of WG requires careful correlation of pathology with complicated clinical features.
5.Key Problems on Promoting University Students' Online Ideological and Political Work
Bu-Ping LIU ; Su-Fang HUANG ; Chun-Ping FANG ;
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2006;0(10):-
From the development situation of chinese intemet and the need of college students' growth,this paper advanced six key problems on promoting university students' online ideological and political work.
6.Interference of alkaline phosphatase on clinical cardiac troponin Ⅰ assay
Zejin LIU ; Fang ZHENG ; Zhenlu ZHANG ; Qingkun FAN ; Chun WANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2010;33(9):831-833
Objective To evaluate the interference of ALP on cTnI assays. Methods One normal mixed plasma sample and 2 abnormal mixed plasma samples with different cTnI levels were prepared, and then divided them into 8 groups respectively. One group was randomly chosen as control while different amounts of ALP were added into the other seven groups. The concentrations of cTnI and ALP in each plasma portion were detected by ACCESS2 (Beckman-Coulter, Inc ) and AXSYM (Abbott Laboratories )separately. The results of the seven tested groups were then compared with those of the control, so as to evaluate whether ALP could interfere with the cTnI assay. Results When the chemiluminescent Access cTnI assay was carried out for detection of normal plasma, the concentration of ALP was up to 3 716 U/L and did not interfere with the test results of cTnI [(0. 04 ±0.01) μg/L] compared with those of the control portion [(0. 04 ± 0. 01 ) μg/L] (t = 0. 40, P > 0. 05 ). Once the concentration of ALP went beyond 917 U/L, the AXSYM cTnI assay results [( 0.08 ± 0. 01 ) μg/L] were higher than those of the normal control ( t =-4. 89, P<0. 01 ); When the concentration of ALP was up to 3 534 U/L, the test results of abnormal plasma cTnI detected by the Access assay [( 13.41 ±0. 17) μg/L] did not show significant differences from those of the control [(13.48±0.16) μg/L] (t=0. 52,P>0.05).Conclusions High concentration ofALP did not interfere with the Access cTnI assay or lead to false positive results. However, the high level of ALP( > 917 U/L) could interfere with the AXSYM cTnI assay and cause a false positive result.
7.Discussion on relationship between soft tissue tension and cervical physiological curvature change of patients with scapular muscle fasciitis.
Yong ZHAO ; Wei FANG ; An YAN ; Gang WANG ; Chun-Yu LIU
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014;27(5):376-378
OBJECTIVETo discuss the relative association of soft tissue tension and cervical physiological curvature chang in patients with scapula muscle fasciitis.
METHODSFrom February 2012 to December 2012,29 patients with scapula muscle fasciitis were investigated. There were 10 males and 19 females with an average age of 27.77 years old (ranged from 22 to 40 years old). Routine AP and lateral cervical X-rays were done in all patients. Cervical lordosis was measured according to Borden's method and the pain point tension was measured by soft tissue tension meter. Finally,perform statistic analysis to bove data.
RESULTSLateral X-rays showed 9 cases were normal cervical lordosis, 18 cases were cervical lordosis decreased, 2 cases were cervical lordosis increased. The regression equation of cerical lordosis changes D(Y) and soft tissue tension displacement D0.5 kg (X) was Y = -15.069 + 3.673X.
CONCLUSIONThere is linear relationship between soft tissue tension and cervical physiological curvature change. With the soft tissue tension increases, the cervical lordosis trend to decrease.
Adult ; Biomechanical Phenomena ; Cervical Vertebrae ; pathology ; physiopathology ; Fasciitis ; pathology ; physiopathology ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Mechanical Phenomena ; Scapula ; pathology ; physiopathology ; Young Adult
10.Inhibitory effects of triptolide on cell proliferation and metastasis in Raji cells in vitro
Chun ZHANG ; Guohui CUI ; Fang LIU ; Qiuling WU ; Yan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(02):-
AIM:To investigate the inhibitory effects of triptolide on cell proliferation and metastasis in Burkitt's lymphoma cell line Raji cells.METHODS: The effects of triptolide on the growth of Raji cells were studied by 3-(4,5-Dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium(MTT) assay.The effects of triptolide on the cell apoptosis of Raji cells were detected by using Annexin Ⅴ/PI double-labled cytometry.The effects of triptolide on CXCR4 expression on Raji cells were studied by flow cytometric analysis.Chemotaxis assays were performed to observe the effects of triptolide on migration of Raji cells towards recombinant human SDF-1?(rhSDF-1?)in vitro.RESULTS: Triptolide inhibited the proliferation of Raji cells in a dose-and time-dependent way with a 24 h IC50 value of 43.06 nmol/L and a 36 h IC50 value of 25.08 nmol/L.Following the treatment of triptolide,the cell apoptosis rate was increased as the treatment concentration increased and the culture time extended.The effects were dose-and time-dependent.Triptolide could downregulate the expression of CXCR4 on Raji cells in a dose-dependent manner.Moreover,chemotaxis assay suggested that triptolide could block the migration of Raji cells to rhSDF-1? in vitro,and the inhibition was dose-dependent.CONCLUSION: Triptolide could inhibit the cell proliferation and induce the cell apoptosis of Raji cells.Furthermore,it could block the cell metastasis of Raji cells in vitro and the underlying mechanism might be related to the inhibition of the SDF-1/CXCR4 axis.