1.Interaction between NMDA receptor subunit 2B and metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 in the spinal cord of morphine-tolerant rats
Wei JIANG ; Jinbian LIU ; Hai YAN
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2009;29(2):136-139
Objective To investigate the interaction between NMDA receptor subunit 2B (NR2B) and metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5) in the spinal cord of morphine-tolerant rats. Methods Sixteen male SD rats weighing 220-280 g were randomly divided into 2 groups with 8 rats in each group: control group (C) and morphine group (M). In group M morphine 10μg was administered intrathecally (IT) twice a day for 7 consecutive days. In group C equal volume of normal saline was given instead of morphine. Tail flick latency (TFL) (a segment of tail 4-5 cm long was immersed in 52-53℃ hot water) was used to measure the antinocicepitve effect of morphine before and 30 min after morphine administration every morning. MPE (percentage of maximal possible effect) was calculated (pain threshold after drug administration - baseline pain threshold)/(10- baseline pain threshold)× 100% . The animals were killed at the next day after last IT administration and the dorsal half of L4-5 spinal cord was isolated and homogenized for determination of NR2B and mGluR5 protein expression by Western blot and CO-IP. Results MPE was significantly increased at 1-5 d of drug administration and returned to baseline at 7 d in group M as compared with group C. The mGluR5 protein expression was significantly up-regulated in group M as compared with group C but there was no significant difference in NR2B protein expression between the 2 groups. Conclusion There is interaction between NK2B and mGluR5 in the spinal cord of morphine-tolerant rats.
2.CT and MR Diagnosis of Retroperitoneal Ganglioneuroma(A Report of one Case and a Review of the Literature)
Hai LIU ; Shuliang JIANG ; Shizheng ZHANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2000;0(12):-
Objective To describe CT and MR apearance of retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma .Methods CT and MR findings ofretroperitoneal tumor in a patient with ganglioneuroma biopsy-proved were retrospectively analyzed,and a literature review was conducted. Results The mass was well-circumscribed,non-enhanced CT showed homogeneous low atenuation, and a punctate calcification was seeninside tumor.Contrast uptake was delayed.Progressive but incomplete enhancement was observed.On MRI,T_2WI showed a high signalintensity and T_1WI show a low signal intensity.Enhanced MR depicted the mild enhancment.Conclusion Retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma is a rare tumor which should nevertheless be included in differential diagnosis of retroperitoneal masses when presenting as a well-delimitedtumor with possible tendency to surroud or displace major blood vessels.Low density on non-enhanced CT,and delayed progressiveenhancement on CT and MRI.
3.The Effects of Azumolene and Dantrolene on Diaphragm Muscle in Rabbit
Mingji LIU ; Junxing CHEN ; Hai JIANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2001;0(03):-
azumolene. Conclusion The muscle- relaxing effects of azumolene on diaphragm appeared to be approximately similar to those of dantrolene. The characteristics of action of azumolene and dantrolene were significantly different from those of pancuronium.
4.Lead compound optimization strategy (2)--structure optimization strategy for reducing toxicity risks in drug design.
Hai-Long LIU ; Jiang WANG ; Dai-Zong LIN ; Hong LIU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2014;49(1):1-15
Idiosyncratic adverse drug reactions (IDR) induce severe medical complications or even death in patients. Alert structure in drugs can be metabolized as reactive metabolite (RM) in the bodies, which is one of the major factors to induce IDR. Structure modification and avoidance of alert structure in the drug candidates is an efficient method for reducing toxicity risks in drug design. This review briefly summarized the recent development of the methodologies for structure optimization strategy to reduce the toxicity risks of drug candidates. These methods include blocking metabolic site, altering metabolic pathway, reducing activity, bioisosterism, and prodrug.
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7.Preparation of Yeast-fermented Seasoner from Mytilus edulis Hydrolyzed by Bienzyme
Shu-Qing LIU ; Xiao-Lu JIANG ; Hai-Jin MU ;
Microbiology 1992;0(06):-
Protamex,flavorzyme and neutrase were used for bienzyme hydrolysis of Mytilus edulis.Protamex and flavorzyme were determined as the optimal hydrolases by analysis of hydrolysis effects.After bienzyme hydrolysis,ester forming yeast fermentation was used to prepare seasoner.The effects of fermentation of single or compound strains on the value of FAN were detected by formaldehyde titration method.The results showed that the value of FAN was 0.65% when the conditions of ester forming yeast 1274 were as follows:inoculation volume 5%(v/v),fermentation temperature 28℃ and culture time 72h after bienzyme hydrolysis;the value of FAN was 0.78% when the hydrolytic solution was fermented by compound strains including ester forming yeast 1274 and 1202 under the same fermentation conditions.After fermentation of ester forming yeast,the seasoner gave a full-bodied smell of ester with fermentation flavour.
8.Recent progress of non-viral vector polyethylenimine in the application of gene delivery
Cui-ping JIANG ; Yuan WANG ; Hai-yan XIAO ; Hai-yue ZHAO ; Qiang LIU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2020;55(12):2869-2882
In recent years, non-viral gene vectors have attracted great attention for efficient gene delivery due to the advantages, including low toxicity, low immunogenicity and simple preparation. Polyethylenimine (PEI) is one of the typical non-viral gene carriers that have been widely utilized for gene delivery owing to its superior capabilities in gene compression and buffering capacity. This article discusses the processes of gene delivery and the barriers of PEI-based carrier during the gene delivery, such as low biocompatibility, cytotoxicity, lack of specific targeting and insufficient gene release, etc
10.Application of the Innovative and Integrative Experiments on Special Skills Training in Food Sciences
Shu-Qing LIU ; Xiao-Lu JIANG ; Hai-Jin MU ; Jin-Xiao FENG ; Wen-Xiao LIU ;
Microbiology 1992;0(03):-
In order to make students have integrative qualities and reform the shortage of former teaching methods in the food microbiology experiment,a new experiment teaching system was established,introducina the integrative and innovative experiment to the students gradually.The reformation of experiment in food microbiology has trained the students well and improved their special skills.Most important of all,it can offer them a chance to realize their own ideas.The students can design an innovative and integrative experiment to carry out their originalities.Good effects have been made since this system is very helpful to improve their consciousness of innovation and integrative abilities in doing experiments.