1.Characteristics and selection of intraocular lens
Ping LIU ; Guangsen SHI ; Zhijian LI
Ophthalmology in China 1994;0(02):-
With the rapid development in cataract operation,characteristics and types of intraocular lens have been improving and altering all along in over fifty years.The correct selection for intraocular lens is significant for cataract patient to get better vision after operation.Description of characteristics and selection of the intraocular lens are summarized.
2.Behavioral changes of transgenic mice carrying Adrb1-A187V mutation with short sleep duration under different dietary conditions
Ziping SONG ; Lei HAN ; Zhuochao LIN ; Guangsen SHI
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(10):1887-1897
Objective To observe the effects of restricted and high-fat diets on behavioral changes of wild-type(Adrb1+/+)and transgenic mice carrying Adrb1-A187V mutation(Adrb1+/m)with short sleep durations.Methods Adrb1+/+and Adrb1+/m C57BL/6 mice were randomized into normal chow group(25 Adrb1+/+and 26 Adrb1+/m mice for behavioral monitoring),odor retention fasting group(17 Adrb1+/+and 19 Adrb1+/m mice for behavioral monitoring;6 Adrb1+/+mice and 6 Adrb1+/m mice for EEG/EMG monitoring),absolute fasting group(6 Adrb1+/+and 4-5 Adrb1+/m mice for behavioral monitoring;6 Adrb1+/+and 6 Adrb1+/m mice for EEG/EMG monitoring),and high-fat diet group(6 Adrb1+/+and 7 Adrb1+/m mice for behavioral monitoring;6 Adrb1+/+and 6 Adrb1+/m mice for EEG/EMG monitoring).Electrodes for EEG and muscle activity monitoring were implanted on the skulls of the mice.After 24 h of odor retention fasting,absolute fasting,or high-fat feeding,the mice were observed for behavioral changes adapted to diet changes.Results In odor retention fasting experiment,Adrb1+/m mice exhibited more stable fluctuations of activities with mildly reduced movement and prolonged sleep duration,indicating enhanced starvation resistance.In absolute fasting experiment,Adrb1+/m mice showed significantly increased nighttime water intake,improved rhythmicity in water intake(frequent intakes in small amounts),and increased duration of non-rapid eye movement sleep(NREM).In the high-fat diet experiment,Adrb1+/m mice showed higher levels of activity with increased instances of nighttime rearing,longer movement distances,and increased rapid eye movement sleep during daytime.Conclusion Adrb1+/m mice can quickly respond to environmental changes and under restricted dietary conditions,they can conserve energy by increasing sleep to maintain energy homeostasis but show higher levels of activity under high-fat dietary conditions.
3.Behavioral changes of transgenic mice carrying Adrb1-A187V mutation with short sleep duration under different dietary conditions
Ziping SONG ; Lei HAN ; Zhuochao LIN ; Guangsen SHI
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(10):1887-1897
Objective To observe the effects of restricted and high-fat diets on behavioral changes of wild-type(Adrb1+/+)and transgenic mice carrying Adrb1-A187V mutation(Adrb1+/m)with short sleep durations.Methods Adrb1+/+and Adrb1+/m C57BL/6 mice were randomized into normal chow group(25 Adrb1+/+and 26 Adrb1+/m mice for behavioral monitoring),odor retention fasting group(17 Adrb1+/+and 19 Adrb1+/m mice for behavioral monitoring;6 Adrb1+/+mice and 6 Adrb1+/m mice for EEG/EMG monitoring),absolute fasting group(6 Adrb1+/+and 4-5 Adrb1+/m mice for behavioral monitoring;6 Adrb1+/+and 6 Adrb1+/m mice for EEG/EMG monitoring),and high-fat diet group(6 Adrb1+/+and 7 Adrb1+/m mice for behavioral monitoring;6 Adrb1+/+and 6 Adrb1+/m mice for EEG/EMG monitoring).Electrodes for EEG and muscle activity monitoring were implanted on the skulls of the mice.After 24 h of odor retention fasting,absolute fasting,or high-fat feeding,the mice were observed for behavioral changes adapted to diet changes.Results In odor retention fasting experiment,Adrb1+/m mice exhibited more stable fluctuations of activities with mildly reduced movement and prolonged sleep duration,indicating enhanced starvation resistance.In absolute fasting experiment,Adrb1+/m mice showed significantly increased nighttime water intake,improved rhythmicity in water intake(frequent intakes in small amounts),and increased duration of non-rapid eye movement sleep(NREM).In the high-fat diet experiment,Adrb1+/m mice showed higher levels of activity with increased instances of nighttime rearing,longer movement distances,and increased rapid eye movement sleep during daytime.Conclusion Adrb1+/m mice can quickly respond to environmental changes and under restricted dietary conditions,they can conserve energy by increasing sleep to maintain energy homeostasis but show higher levels of activity under high-fat dietary conditions.
4.Advances in Mouse Models of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Lianlian LUO ; Yanchun YUAN ; Junling WANG ; Guangsen SHI
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2025;45(3):290-299
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an irreversible, fatal neurodegenerative disorder whose incidence is positively correlated with the aging population. ALS is characterized by the progressive loss of motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness, atrophy, and ultimately respiratory failure. The pathogenesis of ALS involves multiple factors, including genetic and environmental influences, with genetic factors playing a particularly significant role. To date, several causative genes have been identified in ALS, such as the Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase 1 (Cu/Zn SOD1, also known as SOD1) gene, transactive response DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) gene, fused in sarcoma (FUS) gene, and chromosome open reading frame 72 (C9orf72). Mutations in these genes have been found not only in familial ALS but also in sporadic ALS. Based on the identified ALS risk genes, various ALS animal models have been established through multiple approaches, including transgenic models, gene knockout/knock-in models, and adeno-associated virus-mediated overexpression models. These models simulate some typical pathological features of human ALS, such as motor neuron loss, ubiquitinated inclusions, and neuromuscular junction degeneration. However, these models still have limitations: (1) single-gene mutation models are insufficient to fully replicate the complex multi-factorial pathogenesis of sporadic ALS; (2) significant differences in microenvironmental regulation mechanisms and the rate of neurodegeneration between model organisms and humans may affect the accurate reproduction of disease phenotypes and the reliable evaluation of drug efficacy. To better understand the pathogenesis of ALS and promote the development of effective therapies, constructing and optimizing ALS animal models is crucial. This review aims to summarize commonly used ALS gene mutation mouse models, analyze their phenotypes and pathological characteristics, including transgenic mouse models, gene knockout/knock-in mouse models, and adeno-associated virus-mediated overexpression mouse models, and further discuss their specific applications in ALS pathogenesis research and drug development by comparing the advantages and limitations of each model.
5.Advances in Mouse Models of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Lianlian LUO ; Yanchun YUAN ; Junling WANG ; Guangsen SHI
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2025;45(3):290-299
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an irreversible, fatal neurodegenerative disorder whose incidence is positively correlated with the aging population. ALS is characterized by the progressive loss of motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness, atrophy, and ultimately respiratory failure. The pathogenesis of ALS involves multiple factors, including genetic and environmental influences, with genetic factors playing a particularly significant role. To date, several causative genes have been identified in ALS, such as the Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase 1 (Cu/Zn SOD1, also known as SOD1) gene, transactive response DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) gene, fused in sarcoma (FUS) gene, and chromosome open reading frame 72 (C9orf72). Mutations in these genes have been found not only in familial ALS but also in sporadic ALS. Based on the identified ALS risk genes, various ALS animal models have been established through multiple approaches, including transgenic models, gene knockout/knock-in models, and adeno-associated virus-mediated overexpression models. These models simulate some typical pathological features of human ALS, such as motor neuron loss, ubiquitinated inclusions, and neuromuscular junction degeneration. However, these models still have limitations: (1) single-gene mutation models are insufficient to fully replicate the complex multi-factorial pathogenesis of sporadic ALS; (2) significant differences in microenvironmental regulation mechanisms and the rate of neurodegeneration between model organisms and humans may affect the accurate reproduction of disease phenotypes and the reliable evaluation of drug efficacy. To better understand the pathogenesis of ALS and promote the development of effective therapies, constructing and optimizing ALS animal models is crucial. This review aims to summarize commonly used ALS gene mutation mouse models, analyze their phenotypes and pathological characteristics, including transgenic mouse models, gene knockout/knock-in mouse models, and adeno-associated virus-mediated overexpression mouse models, and further discuss their specific applications in ALS pathogenesis research and drug development by comparing the advantages and limitations of each model.
6.Advantages of Chinese Medicine in Improving Airway Mucus Hypersecretion in Stable Bronchiectasis Patients
Bing WANG ; Shasha YUAN ; Maorong FAN ; Guangsen LI ; Lixin CUI ; Xia SHI ; Haiyan ZHANG ; Qing MIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(24):208-212
Bronchiectasis is a refractory chronic airway disease characterized by chronic cough and phlegm production. Airway mucus hypersecretion is one of the important causative factors for acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis. Thus, reducing airway mucus secretion during the stable phase of bronchiectasis is the key to the treatment. Phlegm-dispelling therapy is commonly used in modern medicine, which, however, fails to radically reduce mucus secretion. At the moment, it is difficult and urgent to find an intervention that can improve the quality of life of patients and reduce the recurrence of disease during the stable phase of bronchiectasis. Chinese medicine shows remarkable efficacy in reducing airway mucus secretion. Nonetheless, there is a lack of research on the airway mucus hypersecretion of bronchiectasis, and no registered research outcome is available. Traditional Chinese medicine boasts a lot of experience in the treatment of phlegm. It combines clearing and tonifying methods and identifies Yin and Yang and internal organs, thus being advantageous in the treatment of airway mucus hypersecretion of bronchiectasis. Therefore, it is an important topic to improve the effectiveness of Chinese medicine on airway mucus hypersecretion of bronchiectasis by focusing on the "generation", "transformation" and "excretion" of phlegm.