1.Effect of sevoflurane on learning and memory function and apoptosis of hippocampus in infant rats
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2017;33(2):201-205
Objective:To explore the effect of sevoflurane on learning and memory function and apoptosis of hippocampus in infant rats. Methods:100 SD rats aged 6-8 days were randomly divided into 5 groups(n=20),the group Ⅰinhaled 3% sevoflurane and 25% oxygen for 2 hours;the groupⅡinhaled only 25% oxygen for 2 hours;the groupⅢinhaled 3% sevoflurane and 25% oxygen for 2 hours on the 6th,7th,8th day after birth;the group Ⅳ inhaled 25% oxygen for 2 hours on the 6th,7th,8th day after birth;groupⅤ were just put into the anesthetized box without any treatment. When the rats were grown up to 16-21 days after anesthesia,the effect of learning and memory function were assessed by Morris water maze test,and activity of caspase-3 were detected by Western blot,the apoptosis of hippocampus were detected by tunnel. Results:①Compared to groupⅣ,the mean escape lantency of groupⅠshowed no significant changes(P>0. 05),while group Ⅲ was significant longer (P<0. 05),which was significant different from other groups(P<0. 05).②In the space exploration experiment,there was no difference between group Ⅰ and Ⅳ,but compared to group Ⅰ and other groups,the number of cross platform of groupⅢwas decreased (P<0. 05).③The swimming speed of groupⅢwas significantly slower than the other groups.④Compared to group Ⅳ,the activity of caspase-3 slightly increased in group Ⅰ,and significantly increased in group Ⅲ( P<0. 05 ) . ⑤The positive cells in hippocampus stained by TUNEL in group Ⅲ was significant increased ( P<0. 05 ) . Conclusion:Learning and memory function of infant rats aged 6-8 days are impaired after three exposures to sevoflurane when they grow up to 16-21 days,and this may relate to the apoptosis of hippocampus.
2.Relationship between Onset of Malnutrition and Growth Hormone-Insulin-Like Growth Factor Axis in Children with Congenital Heart Disease
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2004;0(08):-
Objective To investigate the relationship between onset of malnutrition and growth hormone-insulin-like growth factor(GH-IGF) axis in children with congenital heart disease(CHD).Methods Fifty cases with CHD were divided into two groups,13 cases of cyanotic group and 37 cases of acyanotic group.And the acyanotic group was then subdivided into two groups,25 cases of heart failure group and 12 cases of without heart failure group,and 20 normal children were selected as control group.The nutritional status of these children were evaluated by detecting the serum total protein,serum protein,body height and weight.IGF-Ⅰ and insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3(IGFBP-3) and growth hormone binding protein(GHBP) were detected by immunoradiometric assay.Results The acute malnutrition ratio and chronic malnutrition ratio in the children with CHD were 62% and 28%,respectively.The acute malnutrition ratio was similar between cyanotic group and acyanotic group(P=0.105);the chronic malnutrition ratio significantly increased in cyanotic group than that in cyanotic group(P=0.006).The levels of serum IGF-Ⅰ and IGFBP-3 decreased in the patients with CHD,which significantly decreased in cyanotic group and heart failure group.The level of serum GHBP decreased in cyanotic group and heart failure group.Conclusions The levels of serum IGF-Ⅰ and IGFBP-3 in patients with CHD decrease,which are related to growth hormone receptor down regulated,that is one of the molecular mechanisms of growth hormone resistant or insensitivity,growth hormone counteract or insensitivity are one of the reasons of acute and chronic malnutrition in children with CHD.
3.A Study on Genetic Toxicity of Formaldehyde
Fen RONG ; Fusheng YUAN ; Wuhong ZHAO
Journal of Environment and Health 1989;0(06):-
Objective To explore the genotoxicity of formaldehyde to mice.Methods Mice were exposed to formaldehyde of several concentrations(1.25,0.50,and 5.00 mg/m3) in the toxicant exposure chamber,2 h/d for 15 consecutive days.Bone marrow micronuclei test and single cell gel electrophoresis were employed to test the genotoxicity.Results Compared with the control group,a significant increase in the rate of micronuclei and the DNA damage of peripheral lymphocytes in experimental groups were found.As to the rate of micronuclei and DNA damage,an obvious dose-effect relationship was showed.Conclusion Formaldehyde has a genotoxic effect for mice,much more attention should be paid in this research field.
4.Genotyping and sequence analysis of Rh deletion D——individuals and their family members
Bijuan LI ; Fen YUAN ; Ning LI
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 1988;0(04):-
Objective To study the molecular mechanisms of Rh deletion D--individuals.Methods Several exons and introns of RHD and RHCE gene were amplified by PCR-SSP.The abnormally amplified segments,which were inconsistent with serologic phenotyping,were cloned and sequenced.Results Fragments of D,e gene were amplified in two RhD--individuals.After sequencing,deletion at nucleotide 22 in exon 5,and point mutations at codon 48 and 90 were found in one individual.Mutation at codon 48 in exon 5 were found in another.Conclusion Exon deletion of Rh gene,along with deletion and mutation of single nucleotide may cause Rh deletion D--.
5.Association between promoter variations of vascular endothelial growth factor gene and sporadic Alzheimer' s disease
Qian YUAN ; Jianping JIA ; Fen WANG ; Wei QIN ; Aihong ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2009;42(3):169-174
Objective To investigate the correlation of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene variations in the promoter region with the sporadic Alzheimer' s disease (SAD) in Chinese Han population for better understanding the mechanism of SAD. MethodsThe polymorphisms of 279 SAD Chinese Han patients from Northern China were analyzed by comparing with those from 317 healthy individuals using the method of polymeraee chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism ( PCR-RFLP) or direct sequencing.The commercial statistics package SPSS 11.5 was used to compare the distribution of the allele and the genotype, and to analyze their correlations with SAD. ResultsThree polymorphism sites were found for the VEGF promoters in the Chinese Han sample group including -2578C/A,- 2549I/D and- 1154G/A.- 2549I/D and- 2578C/A exhibiting strong linkage disequilibrium. Individuals with the A allele at position -2578 had an insertion of 18 nucleotides at -2459I/D, whereas CC homozygotes did not contain th es were found between the SAD patients and the controls in the 3 VEGF polymorphisms. After adjusting the data for gender, age and the ApoE ε4 allele using Logistic regression, the - 1154G/G genotype of the VEGF promoter might increase the risk of SAD in Chinese Han population.Among the subgroup without the ApoE ε4 allele, -2549D/-1154G haplotype might increase the risk for SAD (OR = 1.325, 95% CI 1.023--1.716, P=0.033). ConclusionsThree polymorphism sites ( -2578C/A, -254911D, and -1154G/A) are found in the VEGF promoter regions in Chinese Han population. The-1154G/G genotype of the VEGF promote appears to increase the risk of SAD in Chinese Han population.In the absence of ApoE ε4, the -2549D/-1154G haplotype of the VEGF promoter appears to affect the risk for SAD.
6.Two cases with recurrent enlarged parotid gland.
Shen-xia YUAN ; Yu-zhong ZHAO ; Rong-fen LIU
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2008;46(11):874-875
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7.Application of failure mode and effect analysis in preventing stroke patients from aspiration
Fen LV ; Yuan GAO ; Xia LI ; Xiaoya CHEN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;29(21):33-36
Objective To investigate the application effect of FMEA(failure mode and effect analysis) in prevention of aspiration after stroke.Methods From October 2011 to April 2012 48 stroke patients in our department without implementation of the FMEA management mode were set as the control group.From May 2012 to November 2012,another 48 cases were set as the observation group,in addition to the routine neurological nursing care,we also used FMEA to find forward-looking reason of the failure mode of aspiration and operation process analysis,evaluation,calculation and identify the risk factors of aspiration in patients with cerebral apoplexy and high-risk operation steps,prevention priority action plan and improvement measures.The incidence of aspiration,RPN value of six high risk factors,and satisfaction degree and mastering degree of aspiration related knowledge by patients and their families were compared.Results In the observation group,the crisis values of 6 high risk factors was significantly lower than those of the control group.Significant differences existed in satisfaction degree and mastering degree of aspiration related knowledge by patients and their families as well as hospitalization time.There was no aspiration cases during hospitalization in the observation group while 3 aspiration cases in the control group.Conclusions Application of FMEA to evaluate patients with swallowing disorder after stroke,analyzing and taking relevant measures can effectively prevent risks,reduce the occurrence of aspiration,improve the quality of nursing and promote patients' recovery.
8.Monitoring on nurses’occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens dur-ing blood collection process
Yun QIAN ; Sue YUAN ; Chunhui LI ; Fen LIU ; Shuhong WANG
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2014;(8):490-492
Objective To investigate the activities associated with nurses’occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and the source patients’infection status during blood collection process,so as to provide a basis for developing occupational exposure prevention strategies.Methods Data about occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens during blood collection process in a hospital from August 2011 to September 2013 were monitored.Results A total of 89 times of bloodborne ex-posure occurred among HCWs,including 75 times of arterial blood collection and 14 venous blood collection.The top three procedures of occupational exposures were rebounding of needles after needles were pulled out (28.09%,n=25),concen-trated cleaning up of rubbish at the end of blood collection (20.22%,n=18),and touching blood and body fluids by skin and mucous membrane (14.61%,n=13).48.31% (n=43)source patients infected with at least hepatitis B virus,hepati-tis C virus ,hepatitis E virus,Treponema pallidum,and human immunodeficiency virus ,51.69%(n=46)source patients were not infected ,after proper handling,none of nurses were infected during blood collection .Conclusion Developing safe blood-withdraw needle,putting sharp instrument into sharp instrument container,wearing gloves,and intensifying training of standard and occupational precaution are important strategies for the reducing of the occurrence of bloodborne exposure of clinical nurses during blood collection process .
9.Effects of different wave-length lights on proliferation and secretion of growth factors in human retinal pigment epithelium cells
Xiao-fen, ZHENG ; Yu-guo, KANG ; Ren-yuan, CHU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2011;29(9):774-779
BackgroundThe study of myopia development is always the hotspot worldwide. Recently,scientist found that some growth factor secreted by retinal nerve epithelium cells and retinal pigment epithelium(RPE)cells are associated with the development of myopia. Whenever, the absorption of RPE cells to different wave-length lights is different. ObjectiveThis study was to investigate the effects of different wave-lengths lights on the proliferation of human RPE cells, and explore the influence of different wave-lengths lights on RPE cells secreting hepatocyte growth factor(HGF) ,basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF) and transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β).Methods The fourth to fifth passages of human embryonic RPE cells were exposed to blue light( λ =480 nm),red light( λ =775 nm) and white light. The cells of control group were harvested in normal condition. The proliferation and growth of RPE cells were assayed by MTT,and the ultrastructure of cells was examined under the transmission electron microscopy at 48 hours after light exposure of RPE cells. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was adopted to determine the concentrations of HGF,bFGF and TGF-β in the culture medium in 12,24,48,72 hours. The expression of HGF mRNA in RPE cells was detected by RT-PCR. This study was approved by Ethic committee of Fudan University. ResultsThe A490 values of the cells exposed to blue light,red light,white light and white light were 0. 0218±0. 0014 ;0. 0353±0. 0025 ;0. 0371 ±0. 0024 and 0. 0445 +0. 0046 respectively with the significant difference among 4 groups ( F =12. 579, P<0.05 ), and A490 value in blue light group, red light group were significantly lower than that of the control group ( t =2.043 ; t =2.024, P<0.05 ). ELISA showed that the concentrations of HGF and TGF-β in culture medium were evidently elevated as the prolongation of light exposure in various light exposure groups in 72 hours(HGF) and 48 hours(TGF-β) compared with 12 hours with a predominating rise in the control group. The statistically significant differences were found in the concentrations of HGF and TGF-β between control group and blue light group or red light group in the( all P<0. 05 ). The bFGF level was decreased with the time increase of various light exposure with the significant differences in 72 hours compared with 12 hours( P<0.05 ). RT-PCR revealed the considerable difference about expression of HGF mRNA in RPE cells among these four groups( P<0. 05 ), and the lest expression in HGF mRNA was in the blue light group compared with control group( t =3. 972,P<0.05 ). Thinning of the chromatin, decreasing of organelle and loss of cellular membrane were seen in the blue light group, but no obvious change of ultrastructure of human embryo RPE cells was found in the ret and white light groups. ConclusionsThe irradiation of different wave-length light can effect the growth and proliferation and secretion of HGF,bFGF and TGFβ in human RPE cells in vitro,implying myopia formation is associated to exposure of different wave-length light.
10.The Significance of Discussing-mode Education in Medical Microbiology
Xin LIU ; Bo-Fen ZHANG ; Yuan ZHOU ; Wei DONG ;
Microbiology 1992;0(06):-
Medical microbiology is basic course of medicine.In order to improve teaching quality,we employ discussing-mode education in microbiology.This education style can not only enlighten and train poly-directional thought ability,capacity of bringing forth new ideas and pioneering spirit,but draw close the distance between students and modern life science,which make microbiological course become beginning of exploring microbiology.The employment of education style of discussing microbiology new advance is effective pathway of exploring most suitable high-quality person of talent training.