1.Effects of therapeutic hypercapnia on acute pulmonary allograft rejection induced by macrophages in rats
Can ZHAO ; Dongdong LIU ; Xiaoguang CUI
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2013;33(9):1085-1088
Objective To investigate the effects of therapeutic hypercapnia on acute pulmonary allograft rejection induced by macrophages in rats.Methods Twenty-four adult male Wistar rats and 12 adult male Sprague-Dawley rats,weighing 250-280 g,were used in this study.The recipient rats were randomly divided into 3 groups using a random number table (n =6 each):syngraft group (group S),allograft group (group A) and therapeutic hypercapnia group (group H).In group S,Wistar rats served as donors and recipients,while in A and H groups,Sprague-Dawley rats served as donors and Wistar rats served as recipients.Orthotopic left lung transplantation was performed using the cuff technique.After transplantation,the rats inhaled 50% N2-50% O2 for 90 min during reperfusion in S and A groups,while in group H the rats inhaled N2-O2-CO2 for 90 min during reperfusion and PaCO2 was maintained at 80-100 mm Hg and O2 concentration in inspired air at 48%-50% by adjusting the concentrations of the three gases.At 7 days after operation,the arterial blood sample was collected for blood gas analysis and for determination of serum concentrations of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interferon γ (IFN-γ)by ELISA.The oxygenation index was calculated.Then the rats were sacrificed,and the transplanted lungs were removed for microscopic examination and for detection of infiltration of macrophages (by immunohistochemistry)and cell apoptosis (by using TUNEL) in lung tissues.The rejection was scored and apoptotic index was calculated.Results Compared with group S,PaCO2,serum concentrations of TNF-α and IFN-γ,rejection score,the number of macrophages and apoptotic index were significantly increased,and oxygenation index was decreased in group A (P < 0.05).Compared with group A,pH value and oxygenation index were significantly increased,and serum concentrations of TNF-α and IFN-γ,rejection score,the number of macrophages and apoptotic index were decreased in group H (P < 0.05).Conclusion Therapeutic hypercapnia can reduce macrophage-induced acute pulmonary allograft rejection possibly through inhibiting the inflammatory responses and cell apoptosis.
2.Distribution Characteristic and Drug Resistance Analysis of Pathogens in Infective Cases
Yanqiu LIU ; Jing CUI ; Chunmei ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(07):-
OBJECTIVE To investigate the distribution and the drug resistance of pathogens in infective cases and to provide a foundation for reasonable application of antibacterials.METHODS The information of all bacterial cultures and susceptibility tests from the inpatients in the year of 2006 was analyzed.RESULTS A total of 336 strains of pathogens were isolated,and the pathogens causing lower respiratory tract infection rated the top(60.7%).The resistance rate of Acinetobacter baumannii was the highest in Gram-negative bacilli.It was 33.3% to imipenem,and more than 66.6% towards the other antibacterials.All Gram-positive cocci were sensitive to vancomycin.The resistance rate of Enterococcus and Staphylococcus aureus was more than 75% to the most antibacterials.CONCLUSIONS Inspecting pathogens and strengthening susceptibility tests are very important in reducing drug abuse,decreasing the resistance rate and raising the cure rate in hospital.
3.An Improved Simple and Quick Method for V-P and MR Tests
Cui-Ji HUANG ; Zhao-Ming LIU ;
Microbiology 1992;0(03):-
V-P and MR tests were done at the same time using white porcelain board.The results showed that the white porcelain method was simple and convenient compared to the traditional method.
4.Expression of tight junction factors in human placental tissues derived from assisted reproductive technology and natural pregnancy
Yuan ZHANG ; Nannan ZHAO ; Haijun ZHAO ; Yugui CUI ; Jiayin LIU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2014;49(2):125-129
Objective To study the expression of tight junction factors in human placental tissues derived from assisted reproductive technology (ART) and natural pregnancy and its role in placental barrier.Methods Ten placental samples were collected from the women who had undergone ART treatment and 11 placenta were collected from control group.Transmission electron microscope (TEM) examination was utilized to detect the morphology of placental tight junctions.The mRNA of claudin (CLDN) 1,CLDN4,CLDN5,CLDN8,zonula occudens (ZO) 1 was detected by real-time PCR and the protein of CLDN4,CLDN8 and occludin (OCLN) were measured by western blot.Results TEM microscopy results showed that placenta samples derived both ART and control placenta had normal microscopic histological features of tight junctions,localized in the apical part of the syncytium and also between the cell-cell contacts of fetal blood vessel endothelial.The expression level of CLDN4 mRNA were 0.87 ±0.17 in ART group and 1.18 ± 0.30 in control group,respectively.The expression level of CLDN8 mRNA were 3.25 ± 2.32 in ART group and 1.08±0.41 in control group,respectively.The mRNA level of CLDN4 and CLDN8 were significantly differentially expressed in ART derived placenta when compared with control groups.The expression level of CLDN1,CLDN5,OCLN and ZO1 mRNA were 0.49 ± 0.44,0.80 ± 0.20,0.92 ± 0.18 in ART group and 1.09±0.82,1.21 ±0.78,0.80± 0.27 in control group,respectively,in which there were no significant differences between two groups.Western Blot analysis showed the protein levels of tight junctions CLDN4,CLDN8 and OCLN did not differ between groups.Conclusions Tight junction factors were expressed in human placental tissues.Tight junction derived from ATR platenta might have mild dysfunction.
5.Clinical analysis of 498 papillary thyroid carcinoma cases at cNo stage
Dong WANG ; Cui ZHAO ; Youzhong LIU ; Mei ZHANG ; Wenchuan ZHAO
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2012;27(1):17-20
Objective To explore the relationship between the status of the cervical lymphatic metastasis of papillary thyroid carcinoma(PTC)at cNo stage and tumor recurrence and the patient' s prognosis.Methods The clinical data of 498 cNo PTC patients admitted from 1986 to 1990 were retrospectively analyzed.Results All the patients were followed up for more than 10 years.16 patients died of PTC,among them 3 for metastasis,13 for local recurrence.The total cervical lymphatic metastasis rate in these 498 patients was 52.2%,in 260 cases in which detailed data were available: rate was 14.1% in zone Ⅱ,27.1% in zone Ⅲ,24.6% in zone Ⅳ,12.5% in zone Ⅴ,and 20.1% in zone Ⅵ respectively.According to the appearances of microscopic pathology,the cervical lymphatic metastasis rates in 498 cases of cNo PTC were collected as following: uncapsuled group was 65.6%,extracapsular group was 64.5%,extralobal group was 56.5%,involved the surrounding tissue and structure group was 52.0%,focal cancerous focus group was 33.3%,latent sclerosis group was 26.9%,encapsuled and introcapsule group was 0.The cervical recurrence rate was only 2% in the complete function neck dissection group and 9.9% in the selective center neck dissection group.Conclusions In cNo PTC the most common cause of death was local recurrence.Prophylactic function complete neck dissection should be performed for cNo PTC cases of highly invasive type such as without tumor capsule,extracapsular,extralobal or surrounding tissue invasion.
6.Effect of Moxa Smoke on Amino Acids Neurotransmitters in Brain of Senescence Accelerated Mice
Yingxue CUI ; Huanfang XU ; Ping LIU ; Juntian LIU ; Baixiao ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;(10):29-31
Objective To observe the effect of moxa smoke (Artemisia vulgaris) on amino acids neurotransmitters in the brain of senescence accelerated mouse (SAMP8) and explore the anti-aging effect of moxa smoke. Methods Totally 70 SAMP8 were randomized into one model control group and 6 intervention groups, and 10 SAMR1 mice were used as normal control group. There were low, medium and high concentrations of moxa smoke during intervention. Moxa smoke intervention was performed 15 min/30 min each day for 28 days. High performance liquid chromatographic method was used to determine the levels of Glu, Asp and GABA in the brain of the mice. Results Compared with the normal control group, the levels of Asp and Glu in the model control group were significantly higher, while the GABA was significantly lower. The levels of Asp and Glu in 6 intervention groups were significantly lower than those in the model control group, while GABA was significantly higher than or the same as the model control group. There was no significant difference among different intervention groups in the levels of Asp and Glu, while the 30 min-medium concentration moxa smoke had the most significant effect in increasing the level of GABA. Conclusion Moxa smoke intervention could decrease the high level of Asp and Glu, and increase the low level of GABA in SAMP8. It could achieve the effect of anti-aging through adjusting the abnormal metabolism of amino acids in the brain.
7.Evaluation of the Cartilage Injury in Osteoarthritis in Rabbits with MR Imaging
Zhao LIU ; Yanan CUI ; Haiqing HUANG ; Zhongheng ZHOU ; Chao ZHUANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2009;25(12):1828-1832
Objective To evaluate the value of fat-saturated three-dimensional fast imaging with steady state procession(FS-3D-FISP)sequence in detecting hyaline cartilage defects in osteoarthritis in rabbits.Methods Osteoarthritis was induced in eighteen male rabbits by injecting papain into the left knee joints.The same volume of sterile saline solution was injected into right knee joints as controls.MRI of knee joints was done at 1,2 and 4 weeks after injection using FS-3D-FISP sequence.The the rabbits were killed and pathohistological examinations of the femoral condylars and tibial plateaus were performed.The cartilage changes were observed by MR image according to the Outerbridge method and by pathology using Collins staging.Results There was closely correlation between MR imaging and pathology in grading of cartilage injury in grade I~II and grade III~IV(P<0.001).Conclusion FS-3D-FISP can evaluate accurately the degree of articular injury.
8.Explorations on improving the quality of medical genetics teaching for international students
Xueling CUI ; Yuzhuo ZHU ; Bing LIU ; Dezhong WEN ; Jia ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2013;(8):764-765,766
The teaching methods were explored to improve the quality of medical genetic teaching for foreign students according to the common problems during the teaching process. The negative effects of communication barriers in medical genetic teaching could be reduced by interactive teaching or problem-based learning in groups,in which the ability to resolve problems by themselves could be improved. In order to improve the teaching systematicness and teaching quality,the teaching contents in class should be from simple to deep,covering genetic laws,pathogenesis,diagnosis and control measure of genetic diseases. From the perspective of practical application and combining with the construction of self-de-signed teaching textbook and cases, the quality of medical genetic teaching ultimately could be further improved.
9.Development and application of hot steam electrical generator
Qingjun XU ; Manna LIU ; Xiaomin ZHAO ; Yang CAO ; Li CUI
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2003;0(10):-
The weakness of the boiler high pressure steam sterilizer is put forward.The development process and actual application value of the hot steam electrical generator is mainly introduced.
10.Analysis of the correlation between three evaluation methods of rat models of focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion
Xuran CUI ; Zhao LIU ; Zhibin ZHANG ; Juying ZHONG
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2015;23(5):506-508,512
Objective To analyze the correlation between three evaluation methods of middle cerebral artery occlu -sion and focal cerebral ischemia , and to explore a new method and standard for the evaluation of the model .Method Thirty healthy adult male SD rats were randomly divided into a sham-operated group ( n=20 ) and model group .According to Zea-Longa procedure ,we established the disease model to detect the changes in cerebral blood flow before and after sur -gery.The resulted cerebral infarction area was taken as gold standards .Then we analyzed the correlation between the standards and the changes in cerebral blood flow .Results The changes of infarction area ratio were positively correlated with the changes of cerebral blood flow in the model rats .Conclusions The changes of rat cerebral blood flow can be used to evaluate whether the cerebral ischemia model is successful or not .