1.Construction of open course for information literacy in the era of ubiquitous network
Wenlong ZHAO ; Xiaorong HOU ; Qian XU
Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 2015;(11):1-3
The construction of open course for information literacy education in the era of ubiquitous network was described according to the COOC self learning platform that we developed with information retrieval course construc-tion as its standards.
2.Protective effects of piceatannol on retinal ganglion cells in experimental glaucoma rats
Qian DU ; Xu HOU ; Jianbo LI ; Fengren ZHOU ; Chen DU
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2017;37(6):527-530,547
Objective To investigate the protective effects of piceatannol on retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) in rats with glaucoma.Methods Forty rats were randomly divided into 4 groups:control group,model group,low dose piceatannol treatment group and high dose piceatannol treatment group.Photocoagulation method was used to establish the experimental glaucoma model in rats,and then rats were given 100 mg· kg-1 or 200 mg · kg-1 of piceatannol by gavage.The intraocular pressure was measured before and after the model was established.Rat retinal ganglion cells were labeled and counted using FG staining.Retinal tissue pathological morphology was observed by HE staining.The protein expression of p-JNK,p-c-Jun,p-ERK,p-p38 MAPK and TNF-α were measured by western blot.Results Compared with control group,the intraocular pressure,the protein expressions of p-JNK,p-c-Jun p-ERK,p-p38 MAPK and TNF-α were significantly increased in model group (all P < 0.05).However,the number of RGCs were lower in model group(P <0.05).Furthermore,there were cavitation and edema changes in retinal tissue of model group.Compared with model group,piceatannol treatment markediy increased the number of RGCs(P =0.003,0.002),improved the pathological morphology of retinal tissue,and reduced the protein expressions of p-JNK,p-c-Jun p-ERK,p-p38 MAPK and TNF-α (all P < 0.05),especially for the high concentration.Conclusion Piceatannol can protect against RGCs injury in glaucoma rats,and the mechanism may be associated with inhibition of MARK signaling pathway.
3.Effect of Pinaverium Bromide on different layers and segments of colonic smooth muscle strips in wrap restraint stress rats
Cuiping LI ; Shi LIU ; Sanping XU ; Wei QIAN ; Xiaohua HOU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2006;11(3):314-318
AIM: To evaluate effects of Pinaverium Bromide on different segments and layers of colonic smooth muscle in wrap restraint stress (WRS) rats and explore its possible therapeutic mechanism on different types of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). METHODS: Adult SD rats were randomly divided into model group (wrap restraint stress group) and control group. Colonic smooth muscle strips were made from different segments and layers in two groups. The spontaneous contraction activities of colonic longitudinal/circular muscle (LM/CM) strips of rats were observed with organ bath system before and after addition of series concentrations of pinaverium. RESULTS: Pinaverium Bromide caused concentration-dependent inhibition of colonic smooth muscle, the inhibitory effect of pinaverium in model group was significantly stronger than that in control group(proximal colon: 28.54±4.82 vs 7.48±1.65,21.75±1.00 vs 12.56±3.15; distal colon: 15.71±5.27 vs 3.89±1.16, 20.16±3.16 vs 7.56±1.96 )(P<0.05). Compared with that of distal colon, inhibitory effect of pinaverium was significantly higher of proximal colon (P<0.05). For the inhibition of pinaverium, there was no significant difference between LM and CM strips in the same intestinal segments (P>0.05). CONCLUSION: Effects of Pinaverium Bromide on different colonic muscle layers and segments in WRS rats is probably related with its therapeutic mechanism on different types of IBS.
4.Role of teaching resource database in blood disease testing technology teaching reform
Hongyan LI ; Zhenjiang HOU ; Qian XU ; Rongqin DAI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2013;(7):690-692
This paper introduced the necessity, background, principle, content, function of construction of teaching resource database of blood disease testing technology and its role played in teach-ing reform. Construction of teaching resource database made up for the insufficiency of blood disease test-ing technology in teaching time and resource, explored more scientific learning mode and teaching meth-ods and strengthened the cooperation between part-time teachers and professional teachers of blood dis-ease testing technology courses.
5.An experimental study on static and dynamic friction of XH1-type self-ligating bracket
Yu-li GAO ; Lu HOU ; Shi-qian XU ;
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(9):1567-1571
BACKGROUND:XH1 type self-ligating bracket is a novel appliance of straight wire appliance.Currently,the majority of clinically applied self-ligating brackets are imported,which has low friction,short course of treatment,simple and efficient clinical practice.However,its cost is also very high.Therefore,we designed and developed the bracket.OBJECTIVE:Through the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observation of XH1-type self-ligating bracket grooves,to perform the energy spectrum analysis of bracket,compare with the other bracket,and test the static and dynamic friction of this bracket.METHODS:A total of 4 kinds of upper right canine brackets,XH1-type self-ligating brackets,2E1 brackets (Shanghai),TP Straight Wire Bracket (USA),and AO self-ligating bracket (USA) were used.Brackets and arch wire were combined,respectively and tested on the XF-1-type friction tester.The friction mv-ms change marked and saved by Fluke190-type oscilloscope was recorded.The compile software graphics Matlab2007 was used to smooth the graph to remove abnormal data.The maximum static friction and a corresponding voltage (mV) value dynamic friction were obtained,and converted into force values,followed by statistical analysis.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Different brackets had different static and dynamic frictions.The static and dynamic friction TP-type bracket was higher than XHl-type bracket's.There was no difference between 2E1 and TP bracket,AO and XH1 bracket.This XH1-type self-ligating brackets is a self-developed product,with small static and dynamic friction,simple sterilization,and low cost,which allow widely clinical application.
6.The relationship between acid reflux and noncardiac chest pain
Zu-Ming LIU ; Zhang XU ; Yang-Qian HU ; Xiaohua HOU ;
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2001;0(04):-
Objective To characterize the clinical presentation of noncardiac chest pain(NCCP), to investigate the quality of life among NCCP patients,and to understand the relation between NCCP and acid reflux and the value of proton pump inhibitor(PPI) in diagnosis of NCCP.Methods Eighty-seven NCCP patients were enrolled to the study.All patients received lansoprzole 30 mg twice daily for 7 days. Patients filled out a questionnaire survey before and after the PPI treatment.The questionnaire included the general personal data,the symptom scale,the medical outcome study 36-item short form healthy survey(SF-36),Zung Self Rating Anxiety Scale(SAS) and Zung Self-rating Depression Scale(SDS).The results were analyzed in comparisons of healthy control group.Results①The most common cause for NCCP was gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).The typical reflux syndrome presented among 34.5% of the patients.②Among 87 patients,acid-related NCCP was accounted for 56.3% (49/87), whereas non-acid-related NCCP was accounted for 43.7% (38/87).The sensitivity and specificity of PPI test were 91% and 81%,respectively.③Except the role of role emotional(RE),7 healthy conceptions in the health-related quality of life in NCCP patients were significantly lower than those in healthy volun- teers(P
7.The prevalence and clinical significance of arthritis in patients with systemic sclerosis
Chanyuan WU ; Qian WANG ; Dong XU ; Mengtao LI ; Yong HOU ; Xiaofeng ZENG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2014;53(6):460-463
Objective To explore the prevalence and independent influencing factors of arthritis in Chinese patients with systemic sclerosis(SSc).Methods A total of 248 SSc patients were enrolled in this prospective cross-sectional study in Peking Union Medical College Hospital.Demographic,clinical and laboratory data were compared in arthritis group and non-arthritis group.Results Of 248 Chinese SSc patients,mean age of onset was (37.1 ± 13.7) years old and disease duration was (7.4 ± 5.2) years.Overall prevalence of arthritis was 41.1% (102/248).The presence of arthralgia(95.1% vs 15.1%),muscle weakness(38.2% vs 24.7%),short of breath (60.8% vs 45.2%),and intestinal lung disease (64.7% vs 49.3%) occurred more frequently in patients with arthritis than those without arthritis (P <0.05).The elevation of C reactive protein,anti-Sm and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide were more common in arthritis group than in non-arthritis group(61.4% vs 43.9%,11.4% vs 2.5% and 28.1% vs 2/16,respectively).There were no obvious differences in the Rodnan score,digital ulcers,pulmonary arterial hypertension,and six-minute walk test between two groups(P > 0.05).Conclusion This study reveals the significant prevalence of arthritis in a large cohort of SSc patients in China.Compared to non-arthritis patients,the SSc patients with arthritis have a more severe inflammation reaction and a higher rate of intestinal lung disease.
8.Changes of neuronal activities after gut electrical stimulation with different parameters and locations in lateral hypothalamus area of obese rats.
Yun, YAN ; Xue-Lian, XIANG ; Wei, QIAN ; Jun-Ying, XU ; Xiao-Hua, HOU
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2014;34(4):510-5
This study tested the effects of the gastrointestinal pulse train electrical stimulation with different parameters and at different locations on the neuronal activities of the lateral hypothalamus area (LHA) in obese rats in order to find the optimal stimulation parameter and location. Eight gastric electrical stimulations (GES) with different parameters were performed and the neuronal activities of gastric-distension responsive (GD-R) neurons in LHA were observed. The effects of stimulations with 8 parameters were compared to find the optimal parameter. Then the optimal parameter was used to perform electrical stimulation at duodenum and ileum, and the effects of the duodenal and ileac stimulation on the GD-R neurons in LHA were compared with the gastric stimulation of optimal parameter. The results showed that GES with the lowest energy parameter (0.3 ms, 3 mA, 20 Hz, 2 s on, 3 s off) activated the least neurons. The effects of GES with other parameters whose pulse width was 0.3 ms were not significantly different from those of the lowest energy parameter. Most gastric stimulations whose pulse width was 3 ms activated more LHA neurons than the smallest energy parameter stimulation, and the effects of those 3 ms gastric stimulations were similar. Accordingly, the lowest energy parameter was recognized as the optimal parameter. The effects of stimulations with the optimal parameter at stomach, duodenum and ileum on the LHA neuronal activities were not different. Collectively, gastrointestinal electrical stimulation (GIES) with relatively large pulse width might have stronger effects to the neuronal activities of GD-R neurons in LHA of obese rats. The effects of the GIES at different locations (stomach, duodenum and ileum) on those neurons are similar, and GES is preferential because of its easy clinical performance and safety.
9.Role of octahedral montone and mosapride on ileum NF-κB activation in rats with acute necrotizing pancreatitis
Juanjuan XU ; Jingjing PENG ; Gengcheng HU ; Wei QIAN ; Zheng DING ; Jun LIU ; Xiaohua HOU
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2010;10(1):47-50
Objective To investigate the role of octabedral montone on ileum NF-κB activation in rats with acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP).Methods 120 SD rats were randomly divided into sham-operation group(A),ANP group(B),mosapride treatment group(C),montone treatment group(D),montone and mosapride treatment group (E).Retrograde pancreatic duct injection of sodium taurocholate was used to establish ANP models,octahedral montone and mosapride were given by intragastric feeding 30 min before ANP model induction,group A was injected NS after opening the abdomen.Pancreatic tissue injury was evaluated;the serum level of TNF-a and IL-1 was determined;the ultrastructural changes of the ileum was observed.The expression of NF-κB in the ileum mucosa was detemined by immunohistochemistry.The expression of IκBa protein in the ileum tissue was determined by Western blotting.Results Compared with group A,pancreatic tissue injury was more severe in group B,and serum level of TNF-a and IL-1 was much higher in group B [(36.79±1.14) vs (9.00±0.01 )pg/ml,(25.17±1.93) vs (3.45±0.11)ng/ml,P<0.05];the height of the villi was significantly lower[(0.25±0.22 )×10~(-6) mvs(1.50±0.33 )×10~(-6) m,P<0.05)],the index of columnar cell was significantly lower[(2.40±1.65)×10~(-6)m vs (13.5±4.28)×10~6/m,P<0.05)];the expressions of NF-κB was significantly eleveted(6.92±1.54vs 1.28±0.29,P<0.05),the expressions of IκBa protein was significantly decreased(3.30±1.99 vs 24.32±1.93).There was no significant difference between group D and C.The serum level of TNF-a and IL-1[(30.57±0.39)pg/ml and(13.45±1.26)ng/ml],the height of the villi and the index of columnar cell[(1.05±0.28)×10~(-6)m and(10.10±2.50)×10~6/m]and the expressions of NF-κB(4.3240±1.5657)and IκBa(15.987±1.262)was statistically significantly different compared with those of the ANP group(P<0.05).Conclusions Octahedral montone and mosapride could decrease the NF-κB activation and ameliorate the inflammation of ileum and pancreas during the course of ANP.
10.The role of octahedral montone in colonic barrier protection in severe acute pancreatitis rat model
Juanjuan XU ; Jingjing PENG ; Gengcheng HU ; Wei QIAN ; Zhen DING ; Jun LIU ; Xiaohua HOU
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2010;49(1):49-52
Objective To investigate the protective mechanism of octahedral montone in rats with acute pancreatitis.Methods Seventy-two SD rats were randomly divided into a sham-operation ( SO) group, a severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) group and a treatment with octahedral montone group.Retrograde pancreatic ductal injection of 5% cholate sodium in rats was used to establish SAP models.Sham operation was done with intraperitoneal injection of normal saline.In the treated group octahedral montone was given through enema half hour before inducing SAP model.Then, we evaluate the pancreatic injury and detect the level of TNF-alpha, diamine oxidase ( DAO) and endotoxin.Western blot and RT-PCR were used to determine the expressions of the tight junction protein occludin in the endothelial cells of intestinal mucosa at the time of hour 3,6, 12 after operation.Results ( 1 ) The pathological scores of pancreatitis were significantly higher in the SAP group than those in the treatment group and SO group (P < 0.05 ).(2) Compared with the SO group, the level of TNF-alpha in the SAP group and the treatment group was much higher ( P < 0.05 ) , but the level in the treatment group was lower than that in the SAP group ( P < 0.05 ).(3) The serum concentration of DAO and endotoxin was significantly increased in the SAP group, and the concentration in treatment group was higher than that in the SO group (P <0.01) , but lower than that in the SAP group ( P <0.01 ).The occludin protein and mRNA expression in the SAP group was the lowest and the expression in the treatment group was higher than that in the SAP group (P <0.01) ,but lower than that in the SO group (P < 0.01).Conclusions Octahedral montone can improve the colonic barrier function, reduce the endotoxemia, and ameliorate the inflammation during acute pancreatitis.