1.Effects of Qilantangzhining Capsule on Hepatocyte Apoptosis and Expression of Bax and Bcl-2 in Rats with Diabetes Mellitus and Hyperlipemia
Deqin ZHANG ; Jianjun ZHANG ; Gansheng ZHONG
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy 2005;0(04):-
Objective: To study the mechanism of Qilantangzhining Capsule in treating diabetes mellitus complicated with hyperlipemia. Method: Rats were fed with high sugar and fat food for 2 months, and then 2% streptozocin (STZ, 30mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally to induce hyperglycemic and hyperlipemic model. Thereafter, the model rats were administrated the drug. Flow cytometry (FCM) were used to detect effects of the capsule on hepatocyte apoptosis and the expression of related regulating genes, Bax and Bcl-2. Result: The rate of cell apoptosis remarkably increased among the model rats, the expression of Bax was significantly enhanced and that of Bcl-2 was decreased. Qilantangzhining Capsule could remarkably decrease the rate of cell apoptosis, decrease the expression of Bax, and increase that of Bcl-2. Conclusion: Qilantangzhining Capsule can prevent hepatocyte apoptosis by adjust the expression of Bax and Bcl-2, and accordingly provide evidences for its role in adjusting the metabolic disorders of sugar and fat.
2.Simultaneous determination of five nucleosides in Houtoujun Tablets by RP-HPLC
Haiming TANG ; Deqin WANG ; Huiye ZHANG
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2017;39(5):964-967
AIM To establish an RP-HPLC method for the simultaneous content determination of five nucleosides in Houtoujun Tablets (mycelia of Hericium erinaceum).METHODS The analysis of aqueous extract of this drug was performed on a 26 ℃ thermostatic Zorbax SB-Aq C18 column (250 mm ×4.6 mm,5 μm),with the mobile phase comprising of methanol-0.1% phosphoric acid flowing at 0.5 mL/min in a gradient elution manner,and the detection wavelength was set at 260 nm.RESULTS Cytidine,adenine,uridine,adenosine and guanosine showed good linear relationships within the ranges of 0.007-0.169,0.005-0.115,0.032-0.797,0.032-0.792 and 0.004-0.103 μg,whose average recoveries (n =6) were 99.4% (RSD =2.0%),98.3% (RSD =1.8%),98.0% (RSD =2.8%),101.4% (RSD =1.9%) and 101.7% (RSD =1.2%),respectively.CONCLUSION The contents of five nucleosides in Houtoujun Tablets from different manufacturers exhibit obvious differences,to which we should pay attention.
3.Association of A 1438G polymorphism of 5 hydroxytryptamine 2A receptor gene with the suicidal idea and behavior in psychiatric patients
Weiwei SHA ; Xiaobin ZHANG ; Deqin GENG ; Yanbo CHENG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2005;9(4):238-240
BACKGROUND:Psychiatric patients are the high risk group of people who are liable to commit suicide.Recently,research on neurobiology and genetics of suicide mainly concentrates in the study of 5 hydroxytryptamine(5 HT) system.It is found that T102C polymorphism of 5 HT2A receptor gene is associated with suicide in depressive patients. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the correlation of A 1438G polymorphism of 5 HT2A receptor gene with attempted suicide in psychiatric patients. DESIGN:An observational comparative study of taking the patients as subjects and healthy physical examinee as the controls. SETTINGS:A psychiatric department in a municipal hospital and a neurological department in a university hospital. PARTICIPANTS:All the samples in the research were collected from the Department of Psychiatry of Yangzhou Wutaishan Hospital from March to September 2002.Analysis of genotype was completed in the Neurobiological Laboratory of Xuzhou Medical Institute from October to December 2002.Inclusive criterion:patients met the diagnostic criteria of schizophrenia or affective disorder in the third edition of the Chinese Classification and diagnostic criteria of Mental Disorders(CCMD 3) and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth Edition(DSM IV).Exclusive criterion: parasuicider with idea or behavior of hurting oneself,but without intention to die.According to whether there was suicidal behavior or intention,116 patients were divided into 2 groups:attempted suicide group[n=52,35 males and 17 females,with an average age of (44± 13) years old] and no suicide group [n=64, 44 males and 20 females, with an average age of (48± 15) years old].Other 63 cases were taken as the normal controls[33 males and 30 females, with an average age of (55± 17) years old]. INTERVENTIONS:DNA of all the participants was extracted with the routine method of chloroform saturatedphenol leukocyte pheresis.The polymorphism of 5 HT2A receptor gene was analyzed with the restriction fragment length polymorphism. RESULTS:The G allele frequency of A 1438G polymorphism in the attempted suicide group(0.52) was significantly higher than that in the normal control group(0.39)(χ 2=3.91,P< 0.05).There were significant differences in the distribution of the 3 genotypes of AA, AG and GG between the attempted suicide group(0.23,0.50, 0.27) and normal control group(0.32, 0.59, 0.09)(χ 2=6.12,P< 0.05). CONCLUSION:Attempted suicide of psychiatric patient is associated with A 1438G polymorphism of 5 HT2A receptor gene.G allele may be a risk factor for the attempted suicide of psychiatric patient.
4.Role of RIP3 in necroptosis signaling pathways of cortical neurons
Weiwei CHEN ; Cuicui ZHANG ; Yanbo CHENG ; Xingshun XU ; Deqin GENG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(6):481-484
Objective To investigate the location of receptor interacting protein 3( RIP3) in Necroptosis and its function in this signal passage, and explore the relationship between receptor interacting protein 1 ( RIP1 ) and RIP3 in nuclear translocation. Methods Primary cerebrocortical neurons were cultured for 12 days,then pre-treated with zVAD-fmk(20μ,mol/L) for half an hour to block apoptosis. ①Extracting nuclear and cytoplasmic protein after neurons were exposed to TNF for different time ,then protein levels of RIP3 were analyzed by western blot and immunofluorescence for qualitative observation;②In the following research,the neurons were treated with Nec-1 and shRlPl ,then the protein level of RIP1 and RIP3 with western blot were analyzed, cell viability were determined by measuring LDH levels. Results ①In signaling pathways of necroptosis, the protein level of RIP3 in cytoplasmic decreased gradually with prolonged TNF exposure, to the corresponding it rolled up in nucleus and a-chieved the peak in 12 hours of TNF treatment ( Cytoplasmic 0. 45 ± 0. 03 ,0. 41 ± 0. 02,0. 73 ± 0. 03 ,0. 90 ± 0.01,1.15 ±0.04,1.30 ±0.02,0.99 ±0.03,0.63 ±0. 03;Nucleus 0. 07 ±0.02,0. 26 ±0.02,0. 57 ±0. 02,0. 68 ± 0.02,0. 80 ± 0.01,0.92 ± 0.02,1.28 ± 0.03,0. 87 ± 0.02) (P < 0.01). ②Blocking the relationship between RIP1 and RIP3 with necrostatin-1 and shRIPl , nuclear translocation of RIP3 decreased and caused a great increase in cell viability( 1.00 ±0.05,0.39 ±0.03,0.50 ±0. 03) (P<0. 01). Conclusion RIP3 mainly locates in cy-tolymph of normal cells,it translocates into nucelus as necroptosis takes place. RIP1 function with RIP3 in nuclear translocation. Block nuclear translocation of RIP3 is a potential way to protect cells.
5.Investigation in psychological stress of young nurses facing patients' death
Renlian LIU ; Haiyan ZHANG ; Jianmei HU ; Deqin YE ; Qunying TANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2008;24(22):5-6
Objective To explore the psychological stress of young nurses facing patients' death. Methods Young nurses in emergency department, ICU and hospice care ward (96 cases, research group) and young nurses in other departments(94 cases,control group)from 8 general hospitals were investigated by self-rating anxiety scale (SAS)and serf-rating depression scale (SDS).The results underwent comparison and analysis. Results SAS and SDS score,incidence of anxiety and depression in the research group were higher than those of the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusions Young nurses who face patients' death frequently have high incidence rate of psychological stress.They show low psychological health level which deserves the close attention of nursing managers.
6.Effects of Electroacupuncture plus Oxygenmedicine on the Expression of Bcl-2 and Bax Proteins in the Hippocampal CA 1 Area in Rats with Global Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury
Yuan BU ; Peiying ZHANG ; Deqin GENG ; Jinxia CAO ; Jizhen LI
Acupuncture Research 2010;0(03):-
Objective To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) plus oxygenmedicine (OM) on the expression of Bcl-2 and Bax in the hippocampal CA 1 area in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury (CI/RI) rats. Methods Thirty SD rats were randomized into sham-operation,model,EA,OM,EA+OM groups (n=6/group). CI/RI model was established by using modified Pulsinelli 4 vessel occlusion and reperfusion. EA (100 Hz,3.5 mA) was applied to "Baihui" (GV 20) and "Zusanli" (ST 36) 30 min,once daily for 4 days. Rats of OM and EA+OM groups were put into a box filled with oxygen and atomized herbal medicines containing Bingpian (Borneolum),Shexiang (Moschus),Huangjing (Rhizoma Polygonati),Shouwu (Radix Polygoni Multiflori),etc. for 30 min,once daily for 4 days. Bcl-2 and Bax expression of the hippocampal CA 1 area was detected by immunohistochemistry. Results Compared with sham group,the numbers of Bcl-2 immunoreaction (IR) and Bax IR positive cells,and the immunoactivity of Bcl-2 IR and Bax IR positive products in the hippocampal CA 1 area were increased significantly in model group (P0.05). Conclusion EA and OM and EA+OM can effectively regulate the expression of Bcl-2 and Bax in the hippocampal CA 1 area in CI/RI rats,and the effects of EA+OM are significantly superior to those of simple EA and simple OM,which may contribute to their effect in improving cerebral ischemia.
8.Comparison of the effect of intervention embolization and operation in the treatment of cerebral aneurysms
Qiang GUO ; Feng JIN ; Deqin CHEN ; Shiqing YAN ; Lingsheng KONG ; Hao ZHANG ; Guangkui HAN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2012;19(18):2725-2727
Objective To compare of intervention embolization and operation in the treatment of brain aneurysms.Methods 60 cerebral aneurysm patients using random number table method were divided into two groups each 30 cases,group A given intervention embolization;group B given surgical operation treatment.They were followed for 3months,the bleed Glasgow results score,matrix metalloproteinases 2(MMP-2) level change and the length of time were recorded.Results After treatment,A group total effective rate was 73.4%,postoperative treatment to bleed again rate was 10.0% (3/30),B group was 76.7%,6.7% (2/30),two groups had no statistically significant differences (x2 =0.09,0.22,all P > 0.05 ) before treatment M MP-2 level between ;The two groups was statistically significant ( t =1.21,P > 0.05 ) ;Two groups after surgical treatment 3 d MMP-2 levels were ( 20.1 ± 8.7 ) μg/L,( 35.7 ±8.9 ) μg/L respectively,which was statistically significant ( t =3.33,P < 0.05 ).A group of hospitalization time (8.6 ±1.5 ) d,group B ( 13.2 ± 1.3 ) d,the difference between two groups was statistically significant ( t =3.18,P < 0.05 ).Conclusion For brain aneurysm patients,the intervention embolization had no obvious difference in curative effect with operation,but could reduce the time in hospital and significantly reduced MMP-2 level.
9.Protective effect of necrostain-1 on oxygen-glucose deprivation induced caspase-independent cell death in primary cortical neurons
Hongbin FAN ; Cuicui ZHANG ; Weiwei CHEN ; Yanbo CHENG ; Xiagshun XU ; Deqin GENG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(12):1088-1091
Objective To explore whether hypoxia-inducible factor-1α( HIF-1α )is involved in oxygenglucose deprivation (OGD)induced caspase-independent cell death in primary cortical neurons and whether their expression is infected by necrostatin-1 ( Nec-1 ).Methods ( 1 ) Primary cerebrocortical neurons were cultured for 14 days.Pretred z-VAD.Fmk (z-VAD)and Nec-1 with 0.1,1,5,10,25 and 50 μ mol/L before the neurons were exposed to OGD for 2 hours and reoxygenated for 12 hours,then cell viability was determined by measure LDH level.(2)Pretred z-VAD before the neurons were exposed to OGD for 2 hours,then reoxygenated for 0,2,6,12,24and 48 hours.Then western blot analysis protein level of HIF-1 α ;rt-PCR check its RNA level.(3)Pretred z-VAD and Nec-1 with 25μ mol/L before the neurons were exposed to OGD for 2 hours and reoxygenated for 12 hours.Then western blot analysis protein level of HIF-1 α; rt-PCR check its RNA level.Result ( 1 ) When cells were pretread Nec-1 with 5 μ mol/L(6.97 ± 0.06),the level of LDH was lower than cells untreated( 14.23 ± 0.08 ) (P< 0.05);At 25 μmol/L( 2.21 ± 0.05),the level of LDH was essentially the same as that of the control( 1.03 ±0.03 ) (P>0.05).(2)The protein level of HIF-1 αwas different from normal (0.24 ±0.01 ) when exposed to OGD for 2 hours and reoxygenated for 2 hours (0.57 ± 0.09) and was highest after cells were exposed to OGD for 2 hours and reoxygenated for 12 hours(0.91 ± 0.08 ) (P< 0.05 ).The RNA level of HIF-1 α when cells were exposed to OGD was not deferent from normal (P > 0.05 ).( 3 ) When cells were pretread with Nec-1 (0.32 ± 0.04 ),the protein level of HIF-1α were lower than untreated(0.83 ±0.03) (P<0.05),but the RNA level of HIF-1α had no deference(P > 0.05).Conclusion HIF-1α was involved in cell' s caspase-independent cell death;Nec-1 can protect neurons through inhibiting the expression of HIF-1α.
10.Clinical efficacy of sequential psychotherapy combined with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder
Chaoyun ZHOU ; Deqin GENG ; Weiwei SHA ; Xiaobin ZHANG ; Xiaoxing DONG ; Cailong FANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2010;19(12):1066-1068
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of sequential psychotherapy combined with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRI) s on refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD). Methods 50 patients with refractory OCD were given to sequential psycho therapy in the original basis of the SSRIs drugs treatment. The patients were given psychoanalysis,cognitive behavioral therapy and reality therapy for 8 weeks at the end of in the first stage, second stage and the third stage. The efficacy was assessed by the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale(Y-BOCS) before treatment,8 weeks, 16 weeks, and 24 weeks after treatment, respectively. Results The total score of the YBOCS before the treatment and at the 24th week after treatment was (21.10 ±4.69) and ( 10.18±6. 14). According to the score-reducing rate of the YBOCS , recovery rate was 34.0%, effective rate was 42.0%. Conclusion Sequential psychotherapy combined with SSRIs is an effective treatment for refractory OCD.