1.Clinical effect of combination therapy of ornidazole and pefloxacin on chronic periodontitis
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(17):2676-2679,2680
Objective To evaluate combination therapy effects of ornidazole and pefloxacin on chronic periodontitis.Methods 200 cases of chronic periodontitis were chosen from the Stomatological Hospital of Hangzhou as study subjects.100 cases in observation group were treated with ornidazole and pefloxacin combination treatment, while another 100 cases in control group were treated with ornidazole.The treatments lasted 7 days.The effects and inflammation -related perimeters (including hs -CRP,IL -4,IL -6,IFN -γ)in patients'serum were measured. Results Probing depth,attachment loss and inflammation -related perimeters of the observation group were improved significantly,and even were much better than the control group (probing depth:t =2.113,P <0.05;attachment loss:t =1.894,P <0.05,hypersensitive C -reactive protein:t =2.001,P <0.05;IL -6:t =1.953,P <0.05;interferon -γ:t =1.976,P <0.05).And the total effective rate of the observation group was also better than that of the control group (χ2 =24.335,P <0.01).Conclusion Combination treatment of ornidazole and pefloxacin is more effective than single treatment of ornidazole,which is worthy of widely promoted in clinical.
2.Expression of growth arrest and DNA damage-inducible 45α and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase in placentas of women complicated with preeclampsia
Dandan LIU ; Xin LUO ; Hongbo QI
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2011;14(7):396-402
Objective To evaluate the expression of Gadd45α and p38 MAPK in placentas and the correlations of Gadd45α protein and serum soluble vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-1 (sFlt-1) and soluble endoglin (sEng) in preeclampsia(PE). Methods Fifty-four pregnant women who delivered from September 2009 to March 2010 in the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University were chosen as the subjects. They were classified into mild preeclampsia group (n=20),severe preeclampsia group (n=16) and the control group (normal pregnant women underwent elective cesarean sections at term without labor and perinatal complications, n=18). Western blot and immunohistochemistry were employed to determine the expression and localization of Gadd45α and p-p38 MAPK protein respectively. Gadd45α mRNA level was determined by quantitative real-time PCR. The levels of seum sFlt-1 and sEng were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). One-way ANOVA and LSD-t test were applied for statistical analysis. Results (1)Immunohistochemistry identified that the positive stained cells were mostly located in trophoblast cells in normotensive placentas, whereas in preeclamptic placentas Gadd45α protein and p-p38 MAPK protein were detected in trophoblast and endothelial cells, as well as a few stromal cells at increased levels.(2)The mRNA levels of Gadd45α was significantly elevated in mild and severe preeclampsia groups compared to the control group (2.10±0.11 and 3.33±0.13 vs 1.01±0.18, P<0.05), and Gadd45α mRNA level in severe group was significantly higher than in mild group (P<0.05).(3)The data of Western blot revealed that the Gadd45α protein levels in each group were 0.22±0.11, 0.65±0.15 and 1.34±0.17, respectively, with significant differences between each group(P<0.05). The p-p38 MAPK protein levels in each group were 0.32±0.08, 0.72±0.12 and 1.45±0.21, respectively, with significant differences between each group (P<0.05). p38 MAPK protein levels in the total groups showed no difference(P>0.05).(4)Compared with the control group, sFlt-1 and sEng concentrations in maternal circulation were significantly increasing in mild and severe preeclampsia groups, and concentrations in severe group were significantly higher than those in mild group (P<0.05).(5) There were positive correlations between Gadd45α protein levels and the concentrations of serum sFlt-1 and sEng in each group( r=0.88 and 0.87, respectively all P<0.05). Conclusions Upregulation of Gadd45α in preeclampsia placentas may play an important role in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. It may induce the increased maternal serum levels of sFlt-l and sEng by activating p38 MAPK signaling pathway, leading to deficient cytotrophoblastic invasion and abnormal placental vascular reconstruction during pregnancy.
3.Application of problem-based learning in the nursing course teaching
Dandan ZHOU ; Yang LUO ; Jing ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2011;10(4):436-439
The article reviewed the concept,characteristics,basic steps and main form of PBL as well as the wide application and superiorities in nursing courses teaching.It also analysed the deficiencies of teaching courses,raised the proposal or advice on how to improve from 3 following aspects and explore the possibilities of application in nursing filed.
4.Expression changes of the growth arrest and DNA damage 45 alpha gene in placenta in patients with preeclampsia and its clinical significance
Dandan LIU ; Xin LUO ; Hongbo QI
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2010;45(11):833-837
Objective To evaluate the expression and location of the growth arrest and DNA damage 45 alpha(Gadd45α)gene in human placenta and explore the relationship between Gadd45α and preeclampsia(PE).Methods Thirty-six women with preeclampsia who delivered from September 2009 to March 2010 in the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University were chosen as the study objects.They were classified into mild group( n = 20), severe group( n = 16) and elective term cesarean sections group without previous onset of labor and perinatal complications ( control group, n = 18 ).Placentas were collected after they delivered and immunohistochemical streptravidin-biotin peroxidase(SP) method and histoscore were employed to detect the expression and localization of Gadd45α protein.Gadd45α mRNA level was determined by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) technique and western blot analysis was used to quantify Gadd45α protein expression level.Results (1)Gadd45α protein was detectable in placenta tissues of the mild and severe groups, mostly located in cytoplasm and nuclei of trophoblast, plus nuclei of vascular endothelial cells and a few stromal cells; whereas placenta tissues of control group showed weak staining, and only detectable in trophoblast, undetectable in vascular endothelial cells.(2)The Gadd45α mRNA levels in placenta tissues of the severe and mild groups were 0.75 ±0.07 and 0.44±0.13, respectively, significantly higher than that in control group (0.18 ±0.04, P <0.05);compared with mild group, Gadd45α mRNA level was significantly higher in severe group( P < 0.05 ).(3)The Gadd45α protein levels in placenta tissues of the severe and mild groups was 1.34 ±0.17 and 0.65 ±0.15, respectively, compared with mild group, Gadd45α protein level was higher in severe group (P <0.05); they were both significantly higher than that in control group ( 0.22 ± 0.11, P < 0.05 ).Conclusions Gadd45α mRNA and protein levels in placenta tissues of patients with preeclampsia are higher than that of normotensive women, and up-regulated with aggravation of preeclampsia; the Gadd45α protein is located in trophoblast cells, which are closely related to pathogenesis of preeclampsia.These results indicate that Gadd45α plays an important role in the pathogenesis and progression of preeclampsia.
5.Discussion of mechanisms of rats with depression in Parkinson′s disease treated with Chaigan Jieyou decoction
Dandan MA ; Chunye ZHENG ; Xiaodong LUO
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2014;(23):3732-3735
Objective To build rat models and observe changes of behavior and monoamine of PDD. Methods The rats were injected with 6-OHDA and accepted CUMS for the establishment of PDD model , so as to assess its behavior changes and detect brain tissue monoamine contents by ELISA. Results Significant behavioral and monoamine abnormalities can be observed in model rats. Behavioral and monoamine improvement can be observed after treated with Chaigan Jieyou. Conclusion The PDD model can be established by 6-OHDA and CUMS. Chaigan Jieyou decoction may reach therapeutic purposes by increasing monoamine contents.
6.Isometric Muscle Strength in Lower Extremity of Children with Spastic Hemiplegia
Hong YANG ; Wei SHI ; Dandan LUO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2010;16(7):610-612
Objective To compare the isometric muscle strength of muscle groups in the lower extremities of children with spastic hemiplegia among sides or ages. Methods17 spastic hemiplegic children were measured the muscle strength of hip, knee and ankle muscle groups with hand-held dynamometry (HHD). ResultsMuscle strength was weaker in the involved side than in the other side. In younger children, it was weaker of overall extremity, while in the older it was of the distal end mainly. ConclusionWhen applying strength training to spastic hemiplegic children, it is important to notice strength of all groups in lower extremity in younger children and the distal groups in older ones.
7.Investigation of teachers' cognition and behavior of PBL teaching in nursing college
Yang LUO ; Dandan ZHOU ; Yan SONG ; Dan LIU ; Ying LUO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2012;(12):1279-1282
Objective To understand teachers' cognition and behavior of PBL teaching in nursing college.Methods Eighty teachers were investigated by questionnaire at eight nursing colleges in Hunan province.The percentage was used to do statistical description.Results Totally 75 copies of valid questionnaires were returned,the effective recovery rate was 93.75%.Among all,96% of teachers thought that teacher was the guide;85.3% teachers thought that students were knowledge's seekers;93.3% teachers heard of PBL teaching;81.3% teaches thought that PBL teaching played a positive role ;74.7% teaches understood PBL teaching by communication or reading literature; 72% teachers were willing to try PBL teaching;46.8% teachers emphasized on multidisciplinary knowledge fusion in teaching; 88.3% teachers encouraged student discussion in class.The main factors effecting PBL teaching were case and problem design,teaching result evaluation,lack of expert guidance and teacher instruction.Conclusion Teachers have certain understanding of PBL.Organizers should formulate related policies for teachers and students in order to create good education environment.
8.The expression of TLR2 and TLR4 in invasive pulmonary aspergillosis mice
Hongdan LUO ; Jinhui LIU ; Dandan DAI ; Kai LONG ; Xiaomei XIE
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2008;28(8):685-689
Objective To study the roles of TLR2 and TLR4 in the progress of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis(IPA) in experimental mice.Methods The mice were divided into three groups including the group of normal mice,the group of normal mice infected with A.fumigatus and the group of IPA mice.The mice were sacrificed at four time points(8 h,24 h,48 h and 72 h) after infection.The lung tissues from each group were collected for pathological analysis and RT-PcR for detecting the expression level of,TLR2,TLR4 and β-tublin.The ratio of density value of band of each PCR product on electrophoresis to the density value of β-tublin was used to evaluate the expression level of each gene like TLR2.TLR4 and TNF-α.Re-suits The pathological analysis showed the normal structure and no inflananatory reaction in the lungs in the group of normal mice.The infiltration of inflammatory cells,weak injuries and no germination of spore into hypha in the lungs of normal mice infected with A.fumigatus,and serious injuries like destruction of alveolar structure,bleeding,infiltration of inflammatory cells and germination of spore into hypha in the lungs of IPA mice.The expression level of TLR4 at 8 h,24 h,48 h and TNF-α at 24 h and 48 h were lower in IPA mice than that in healthy mice with infection(P<0.05).Conclusion There was low expression of TLR4 and TNF-α in IPA mice lung tissues.Typical pathological injuries in the lungs and germination of spore into hy-pha in IPA mice were observed by the microscope.
9.The relationship between Rac1 mRNA gene levels detected by FQ-RT-PCR and the metastasis in gastric carcinomas
Dandan GAO ; Wei XU ; Lihua LIU ; Mingwei ZHANG ; Wei LUO
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2010;33(6):502-506
Objective To investigate the relationship between tumor metastasis-related Rac1 mRNA expression levels and gastric carcinomas metastasis, and to investigate the significance of Rac1 as a tumor marker for the evaluation of gastric carcinomas metastasis and distinguish between benign and malignant lesions. Methods This experiment used fluorescence quantitative RT-PCR TaqMan probe technology, chose Rac1 target gene fragment, which was cloned into the pET-20b (+) vector, constructed recombinant plasmid, and established the Rac1 mRNA fluorescence quantitative RT-PCR standard curve. And then the Rac1 mRNA levels were detected in 52 cases of gastric carcinoma tissues,52 cases of para-carcinoma tissues and 12 cases of benign gastric disease tissues. Its association with the metastasis of gastric carcinomas was analyzed. Results The positive rates and levels (median, P25-P75) of Rac1 mRNA were 100. 0% ,7.41 ×105 (3. 50 × 105-4. 36 × 106) copies/μl in gastric carcinomas, 46. 2% ,0(0-1.73 × 104) copies/μl in parscarcinoma tissues, 33. 3%, 0(0-3.55 × 103) copies/μl in benign tissues. The positive rates and leves(x2 =43.16,x2Xk-w = 64. 19, P <0. 01)among the three groups were significantly different. When the critical value of Rac1 mRNA level was 1.73 × 104 copies/μl determined by ROC, the sensitivity and specificity were 88. 5% and 100% respectively. When the critical value of Rac1 level was 7.49 × 105 copies/μl, the sensitivity and specificity were 57.9% and 78. 6% respectively. ConclusionThe Rac1 mRNA level detected with fluorescence quantitative RT-PCR has reference value to distinguish between benign and malignant lesions and evaluate gastric carcinoma metastasis.
10.Study on p38 mitogen activated protein kinase in vascular endothelial cells dysfunction in preeclampsia
Xin LUO ; Dandan LIU ; Hongbo QI ; Zhenwei YAO
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2011;46(1):36-40
Objective To study expression and activation of p38 mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) in vascular endothelial cells dysfunction in preeclampsia. Methods From Sept. 2009 to Mar.2010, 54 pregnant women underwent deliveries in the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University were enrolled in this study, including 20 patients in mild preeclampsia group, 16 patients in severe preeclampsia group and 18 women with term cesarean section without perinatal complications as control group. Placental endothelial cells were labeled by CD34 to assay microvessel density (MVD) of each group. Immunohistochemical SP and western blot were used to detect localization and expression of p-p38 MAPK protein, respectively. The levels of sera soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1)and soluble endoglin(sEng) were measured by ELISA. Results ①The MVD of placenta were 103 ± 3 in control group, 81 ±5 in mild preeclampsia group and 63±4 in severe group, respectively, which showed statistical difference among each group (P<0.05).②The expression of p38 MAPK protein were 0.84±0.05 in control group,0.90±0.14 in mild group and 0. 86 ±0.18 in severe group, which did not reach remarkable difference among each group (P>0.05). The expression of p-p38 MAPK protein were 0.13±0.05 in control group,0.59±0.12 in mild group and 1.16±0.18 in severe group, which show statistical difference among each group(P<0.05).(3) The localization of p-p38 was in trophoblast, endothelial cells and a few (5.2±0.3)and(10.9±0.4)μg/L in control group,(12.5±1.2) and (20.4±5.3)μg/L in mild group and (19.3±3.0) and (29. 5 ±3.7) μg/L in severe group. When drawing paired comparison in those p-p38 MAPK protein levels and the concentrations of serum sFlt-1, sEng in preeclampsia groups (r=0.68,P<0.05;r=0.87,P<0.05). Conclusions The remarkable activation of the p38 MAPK in the placenta of patients with preeclampsia induced the increased levels of sFlt-1 and sEng in maternal serum, which confer the injury of vascular endothelial cells that caused the significant decline of MVD in placentas. p38 MAPK signaling might be one of the key pathways in vascular endothelial cell dysfunction in preeclampsia.