1.Establishment and Evaluation of Animal Models of Spleen-stomach Damp-heat Syndrome
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2001;0(03):-
[Objective] To establish the animal model of spleen-stomach damp-heat syndrome (SDS). [Methods] Fifty SD male rats were randomized into 5 groups. Group A was fed with routine methods; group B was fed under the damp-heat environment; group C was fed with high fat and sugar diet and alternative feeding of fat and wine; group D was fed with a combined method of under damp-heat environment and giving high fat and sugar diet and wine; group E was fed by the method similar to group D and with Qingre Huashi Prescription at the same time. Fifteen days later, the symptoms and signs, and gastrin (GAS) and motilin (MTL) levels in the serum, plasma and gastrointestinal mucosa were observed to evaluate the models. [ Results] The symptoms and signs and pathological changes in Group D were similar to those of SDS. [Conclusion] The combined method of feeding under damp-heat environment and with high fat, sugar diet and wine supply a new data for the research of SDS.
3.Neuroprotective effect of active components of Xiaoxuming decoction on focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats during early recovery period
Chang LU ; Xiao DU ; Xiaoli HE ; Yuehua WANG ; Guanhua DU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2016;32(7):938-944
Aim To explore the protective effect of ac-tive components of Xiaoxuming decoction ( XXMD ) on focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats dur-ing early recovery period .Methods The ischemia and reperfusion of middle cerebral artery model rats were established by nylon wire with 2 hours ischemic time on healthy male SD rats .The models of MCAO were eval-uated by Zea-Longa′s standard score .The model rats were randomly divided into sham operation group , the ischemia/reperfusion model group , the active compo-nents group of Xiaoxuming decoction and the positive group (extract of ginkgo biloba leaves EGb 761).Rats were orally administrated with different drugs 24 h after operation for up to 14 days, once a day.The effect of active components of Xiaoxuming decoction on behavior changes of MCAO rats in different recovery period was evaluated by a series of behavioral assessent methods such as modified neurological severity scores and cor-ner test.The infarct volume was observed by TTC stai-ning.Moreover, the contents of MDA and the activities of GSH-Px, SOD and NOS in the penumbra and core tissues of rat brain were detected by spectrophotometric method.Results Compared with the I/R model group, the active components group of XXMD could significantly alleviate the neurological deficit scores with prolonged administration . The motion function tended to be normal , stayed longer on the balance beam, sensory function gradually restored sensitivity , reduced the radio of turning to the right .Among them , compared with model group , the active components of XXMD could effectively improve the neurological dys-function after five days of administration ( P<0.05, P<0.01).Meanwhile, the active components of Xiaox-uming decoction could significantly reduce the infarct volume percentage in the cerebral tissue on post opera-tion day 5 and 14(P<0.01).In addition, the active components of XXMD could reduce the content of MDA and the activity of NOS , increase the activity of SOD and GSH-Px.Conclusion The active components of XXMD can generate neuroprotective effect in early stage of recovery and may play a major role in regula-ting the level of oxidative stress in rat brain .
4.Effects of scorpion tegument protein on immune function in normal mice
Li ZHANG ; Li WU ; Yang LU ; Guanhua DU
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(08):-
Objective To study effects of scorpion tegument protein(STP) on immunological function in normal mice and provide experimental data for searching new compounds.Methods Resazurin and MTT assay were used to detect the effects of scorpion tegument water-soluble protein,scorpion tegument keratin protein (STKP) and STP component Ⅱ(STPⅡ) on the transformation of T and B lymphocytes,and NK cell activity in normal mice.Results By ig STP and STKP,the proliferation response of T lymphocyte in murine spleen was higher than that in normal control group,while only there was significant difference between low-dose of STP group compared with the normal control group(P
5.Change of p16(INK4a) and PNCA protein expression in myocardium after injection of hIGF-1 gene modified skeletal myoblasts into post-infarction rats.
Yanzhang, GAO ; Yongxin, LU ; Shaohua, MI ; Xiaoming, LIU ; Guanhua, SU ; Shuling, RONG
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2008;28(4):396-400
This study examined the change of p16(INK4a) and PNCA protein expression in myocardium after injection of hIGF-1 gene modified skeletal myoblasts into post-infarction rats. HIGF-1 gene modified skeletal myoblasts (hIGF-1-myoblasts) were injected into hind limb muscles of 18 post-infraction rats (experimental group). Primary-myoblasts were injected into 18 post-infraction rats (control group) and 12 non-infarction rats (sham group). Expression of p16(INK4a) and PCNA protein in myocardiums were separately detected immunocytochemically 1, 2 and 4 weeks after the inuection. The level of hIGF-1 and rIGF-1 protein in serum and myocardium were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Compared with the sham group, the percentage of p16(INK4a) and PCNA positive cells reached a peak after 1 week in the control group and the experimental group (P<0.01). Moreover, the percentage of p16(INK4a)-positive cells in the experimental group was lower than in control group whereas the percentage of PCNA-positive cells was lower in the control group than in the experimental group (P<0.01). The percentage of p16(INK4a)-positive cells in the experimental group and the percentage of PCNA-positive cells in the control group were close to that in the sham group from the 2nd week (P>0.05). ELISA analysis disclosed that the myocardium level of rIGF-1 protein increased gradually in the controls and especially in the experimental group (P<0.01). The serum level of rIGF-1 decreased significantly in post-infraction rats, but these conditions were improved in the experimental group (P<0.01). The hIGF-1 protein in serum and myocardium were detected from the 1st week to the 4th week in the experimental group. Statistical analysis revealed significant associations of myocardium level of hIGF-1 protein with expression of p16(INK4a) and PCNA protein (r=-0.323, P<0.05; r=0.647, P<0.01). It is concluded that genetically hIGF-1-myoblast provides a means for constant synthesis and release of hIGF-1. It could not only improve the expression of rIGF-1 and PCNA protein in myocardium, but also suppress the expression of p16(INK4a) protein for 30 days in post-infraction rats. Myoblasts-mediated IGF-1 gene therapy may provide a new alternative for the clinical treatment of heart failure.
6.Inlfuence of transport protein gene polymorphisms on the effects and toxicity of high-dose methotrexate in child-hood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Aidong LU ; Leping ZHANG ; Bin WANG ; Yueping JIA ; Yingxi ZUO ; Jun WU ; Yamei HUANGSHAN ; Guanhua HU ; Guilan LIU
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2013;(8):733-736
Objectives To investigate the inlfuence of polymorphisms of SLC19A1 80G>A, MDR1 exon26C>T and MDR1 exon21G>T/A on curative effect and adverse reaction of high-dose methotrexate in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Methods MALDI-TOF-MS technique was used to detect the polymorphisms of SLC19A1 80G>A, MDR1 exon 26C>T and MDR1 exon21G>T/A in 108 patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The relationship of genetic polymorphism, survival rate and toxicity was analyzed. Results The 36-month event-free survival was not related to any polymorphisms of MDR1 and SLC19A1. Patients with mutant types of MDR1 exon26C>T and MDR1 exon21G>T/A showed a much higher MTX plasma levels at 24 hours and higher incidence of hepatic injury (P<0.05). Conclusions The genetic polymorphism of MDR1 exon26>T, MDR1 exon21G>T/A has a large inlfuence on hepatic toxicity and plasma concentra-tions of MTX.
7.Value of intraoperative Surgical Apgar Score in predicting postoperative delirium in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy
Xiangdong LIU ; Yan LU ; Yang CHU ; Guanhua LI ; Wei WANG ; Hao ZHANG ; Lei WANG ; Bo SUI
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2018;38(6):645-647
Clinical data of patients underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy due to malignant ampullary tumors from January 2013 and December 2016 in our hospital with full access to medical records were collected,and 144 patients were enrolled in total.Surgical Apgar Score (SAS) was calculated based on the intraoperative lowest mean arterial pressure,lowest heart rate and blood loss.The patients were divided into 2 groups depending on whether postoperative delirium developed or not within 7 days after surgery.The receiver operating characteristic curve of SAS in predicting postoperative delirium was drawn.The area under the curve,optimal cut-off value and sensitivity and specificity were calculated.Thirty-six patients developed postoperative delirium,and the incidence was 25.0%.The area under the curve of SAS in predicting postoperative delirium was 0.86 (95% confidence interval 0.79-0.91).The optimal cut-off value was 6 with a sensitivity of 86% and a specificity of 83%.In conclusion,intraoperative SAS can predict the development of postoperative delirium in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy.
8.Change Profiles and Functional Targets of MicroRNAs in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Obesity
Guanhua LU ; Huanhuan GAO ; Zhiyong DONG ; Shuwen JIANG ; Ruixiang HU ; Cunchuan WANG
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2023;47(4):559-570
Background:
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) exert an essential contribution to obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study aimed to investigate the differences of miRNAs in the presence and absence of T2DM in patients with obesity, as well as before and after bariatric surgery in T2DM patients with obesity. Characterization of the common changes in both was further analyzed.
Methods:
We enrolled 15 patients with obesity but without T2DM and 15 patients with both obesity and T2DM. Their preoperative clinical data and serum samples were collected, as well as 1 month after bariatric surgery. The serum samples were analyzed by miRNA sequencing, and the miRNAs profiles and target genes characteristics were compared.
Results:
Patients with T2DM had 16 up-regulated and 32 down-regulated miRNAs compared to patients without T2DM. Improvement in metabolic metrics after bariatric surgery of T2DM patients with obesity was correlated with changes in miRNAs, as evidenced by the upregulation of 20 miRNAs and the downregulation of 30 miRNAs. Analysis of the two miRNAs profiles identified seven intersecting miRNAs that showed opposite changes. The target genes of these seven miRNAs were substantially enriched in terms or pathways associated with T2DM.
Conclusion
We determined the expression profiles of miRNAs in the obese population, with and without diabetes, before and after bariatric surgery. The miRNAs that intersected in the two comparisons were discovered. Both the miRNAs discovered and their target genes were closely associated with T2DM, demonstrating that they might be potential targets for the regulation of T2DM.
9.Influence of online and offline Satir family therapy on emotions of adolescents with depressive disorder and their parents
Heli LU ; Feng CAI ; Yun LIU ; Ming GUO ; Xiaoqin HUANG ; Yipin XIONG ; Xi XU ; Feihu HU ; Biyi WANG ; Guanhua LI ; Xiangli DONG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2022;31(10):893-898
Objective:To explore the influence of online and offline family therapy based on the Satir model on emotions of adolescents with depressive disorder and their parents in remote areas.Methods:A total of 98 cases adolescents with depressive disorder treated in the psychosomatic medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University from January 2021 to June 2021 and their parents were selected as the objects. The adolescents with depressive disorder and their parents were randomly divided into the control group (49 parents and 49 adolescents) and the observation group (49 parents and 49 adolescents). The control group received the medical treatment (sertraline 100 mg/d) and the routine health education, while the observation group received the online and offline Satir family therapy on the basis of the intervention of the control group. Generalized anxiety disorder-7 (GAD-7) and patient health questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) were used to investigate the negative emotions of the parents of the two groups before and 12 weeks after the intervention. The screen for child anxiety related emotional disorders (SCARED) and depression self-rating scale for childhood (DSRS) were used to investigate the negative emotions of the adolescents before and 12 weeks after the intervention.The SPSS 20.0 software was used for statistical analysis. t test was used to compare the SCARED scale score and DSRS score changes of the adolescents in the two groups, and χ 2 test was used to compare the proportional changes of parents' anxiety and depression. Results:The scores of SCARED (51.55±12.69 vs 36.82±7.69, t=15.839) and DSRS (25.08±4.81 vs 16.88±2.16, t=13.047) of adolescents in the control group were significantly different before and after the intervention (both P<0.05). The scores of SCARED (51.16±15.84 vs 31.31±7.72, t=14.385) and DSRS (24.12±4.81 vs 14.08±2.03, t=14.723) of adolescents in the observation group were significantly different before and after the intervention (both P<0.05). After the intervention, the scores of SCARED and DSRS in the observation group were lower than those in the control group ( t=3.540, 6.609, both P<0.05). Before intervention, there was no significant difference in the proportion of anxiety and depression between the parents of the two groups (χ 2=1.837, 3.547, both P>0.05). After 12 weeks of intervention, there was a statistically significant difference in the proportion of anxiety and depression between the two groups, which were lower in the observation group than those in the control group (χ 2=5.995, 4.009, both P<0.05). Conclusion:Online + offline family therapy based on the Satir model can not only effectively reduce anxiety and depression of adolescents, but also effectively reduce anxiety and depression of their parents.It is especially suitable for outpatient management of children with depressive disorder in remote areas.
10.Change of p16INK4a and PNCA Protein Expression in Myocardium after Injection of hIGF-1 Gene Modified Skeletal Myoblasts into Post-infarction Rats
GAO YANZHANG ; LU YONGXIN ; MI SHAOHUA ; LIU XIAOMING ; SU GUANHUA ; RONG SHULING
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2008;28(4):396-400
This study examined the change of p 16INK4a and PNCA protein expression in myocardium after injection of hIGF-1 gene modified skeletal myoblasts into post-infarction rats. HIGF-1 gene modified skeletal myoblasts (hIGF-1-myoblasts) were injected into hind limb muscles of 18post-infraction rats (experimental group). Primary-myoblasts were injected into 18 post-infraction rats (control group) and 12 non-infarction rats (sham group). Expression of p16INK4a and PCNA protein in myocardiums were separately detected immunocytochemically 1, 2 and 4 weeks after the inuection. The level of hIGF-1 and rIGF-1 protein in serum and myocardium were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Compared with the sham group, the percentage of p16INK4a and PCNA positive cells reached a peak after 1 week in the control group and the experimental group (P<0.01). Moreover, the percentage of p16INK4a-positive cells in the experimental group was lower than in control group whereas the percentage of PCNA-positive cells was lower in the control group than in the experimental group (P<0.01). The percentage of p16INK4a-positive cells in the experimental group and the percentage of PCNA-positive cells in the control group were close to that in the sham group from the 2nd week (P>0.05). ELISA analysis disclosed that the myocardium level of rIGF-1 protein increased gradually in the controls and especially in the experimental group (P<0.01). The serum level of rIGF-1 decreased significantly in post-infraction rats, but these conditions were improved in the experimental group (P<0.01). The hIGF-1 protein in serum and myocardium were detected from the 1st week to the 4th week in the experimental group. Statistical analysis revealed significant associations of myocardium level of hIGF-1 protein with expression of p16INK4a and PCNA protein (r=-0.323, P<0.05; r=0.647, P<0.01). It is concluded that genetically hIGF-1-myoblast provides a means for constant synthesis and release of hIGF-1. It could not only improve the expression of rIGF-1 and PCNA protein in myocardium, but also suppress the expression of p16INK4a protein for 30 days in post-infraction rats. Myoblasts-mediated IGF-1 gene therapy may provide a new alternative for the clinical treatment of heart failure.