1.Polylactic acid nanoparticles targeted to brain microvascular endothelial cells.
Huafang, WANG ; Yu, HU ; Wangqiang, SUN ; Changsheng, XIE
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2005;25(6):642-4
In this work, blank polylactic acid (PLA) nanoparticles with unstained surface were prepared by the nano-deposition method. On the basis of the preparation, the effect of surface modification on brain microvascular endothelial cells (BMECs) targeting was examined by in vivo experiments and fluorescence microscopy. The results showed that PLA nanoparticles are less toxic than PACA nanoparticles but their BMECs targeting is similar to PACA nanoparticles. The experiments suggest that drugs can be loaded onto the particles and become more stable through adsorption on the surface of PLA nanoparticles with high surface activity. The surface of PLA nanoparticles was obviously modified and the hydrophilicity was increased as well in the presence of non-ionic surfactants on PLA nanoparticles. As a targeting moiety, polysobate 80 (T-80) can facilitate BMECs targeting of PLA nanoparticles.
Brain/*blood supply
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Brain/drug effects
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Capillaries/cytology
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Capillary Permeability/drug effects
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Drug Delivery Systems
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Endothelium, Vascular/*cytology
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Lactic Acid/*pharmacology
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Mice, Inbred Strains
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Microscopy, Fluorescence
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Nanoparticles
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Polymers/*pharmacology
2.Assessment of risk factors for acute lower-limb deep venous thrombosis
Xiaoping ZHANG ; Yu HU ; Bi JIN ; Deying HU ; Wenning WEI ; Shanjun SONG ; Huafang WANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2008;23(3):168-170
Objective To observe the changes of coagulation function in patients with acute lowerlimb deep venous thrombosis(DVT)and evaluate the risk factors for DVT. Methods Plasma APTT.PT,TT,D-dimer and fibrinogen(Fbg)were detected by an automated coagulation analyzer in 62 acute lower-limb DVT patients and 70 controls:Retrospective studies on the clinical data of all patients were done by binary logistic regression analysis.Results (1)In DVT group,plasma APTT,PT and TT,the levels of D-dimer and fibrinogen.and D-dimer/fibrinogen ratio(D/F ratio)were higher when compared with control group(au P<0.01);(2)There were positive correlations between D-dimer and fibrinogen both in DVT and control groups(r=0.475,P<0.01;r=0.564,P<0.01,respectively);(3)Logistic analysis indicated that acute lower-limb DVT was associated with the presence of hypertension and increased plasma level of fibrinogen(OR=24.99,P<0.01: OR=4.346.P<0.01,respectively).Conclusions Hypertension and elevated plasma level of fibrinogen are independent risk factors for acute lower-limb DVT.
3.Expression of tissue factor in cerebral microvascular thrombosis in rats
Wei ZHOU ; Yu HU ; Huafang WANG ; Lianjin LIU ; Yadan WANG ; Jine ZHENG ; Wenning WEI
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2000;0(11):-
AIM: To study the expression of tissue factor (TF) in cerebral microvascular thrombosis and its dynamic changes in rats. METHODS: 50 female SD rats were randomized to control group, 2, 4, 6, and 24 hours after thrombosis groups, 10 rats in each group. The model of cerebral microvascular thrombosis was induced by photo-chemical method. ELISA and immunohistochemistry methods were used to observe the changes of TF contents in blood plasma and the expression of TF in cerebral microvascular in each group. RESULTS: Cerebral thrombosis was induced by photo-chemical method successfully. The TF content in plasma was obviously higher in 4 h and 6 h groups than that in control group (P
4.Inhibitory effects of fenofibrate on plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 expression in human endothelial cells.
Chunxia, DONG ; Yu, HU ; Huafang, WANG ; Chunyan, SUN ; Yadan, WANG ; Wenjuan, HE ; Xiaoping, ZHANG
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2006;26(2):192-3, 198
The effects of fenofibrate on plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) expression in human umbilical endothelial cell-derived transformed cell line--ECV 304 cells were investigated. ECV 304 cells were incubated with different concentrations of fenofibrate (0, 10, 50, 100 micromol/L) for 24 h. PAI-1 mRNA and protein was detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blot respectively. PAI-1 antigenic content of endothelial cells was measured by using ELISA. Fenofibrate could inhibit the PAI-1 mRNA and protein expression and reduce PAI-1 antigenic content dependently. After treatment with fenofibrate (10 micromol/L), the expression levels of PAI-1 mRNA and protein were 0.65 +/- 0.05 and 0.96 +/- 0.11 respectively, significantly lower than in the control group (0.78 +/- 0.03 and 1.21 +/- 0.15, respectively, P<0.05). PAI-1 antigenic contents (24.52 +/- 8.39) in ECV304 cells treated with 10 micromol/L fenofibrate were significantly lower than those in the control group (6.98 +/- 5.12, P<0.05). It was concluded that fenofibrate inhibited the expression of PAI-1 mRNA in ECV304 cells, and reduce the protein expression and the antigenic content of PAI-1, suggesting that fenofibrate may have an antiatherosclerotic effect on endothelial cells by PAI-1 pathway.
5.Lack of association of common polymorphism of LRP1 gene with myocardial infarction in a Chinese Han population.
Honggang, REN ; Tao, GUO ; Huafang, WANG ; Chunyan, SUN ; Xiaoping, ZHANG ; Heng, MEI ; Yu, HU
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2011;31(3):295-300
This study examined the association of a common polymorphic allele (25G) of the low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein1 (LRP1) gene with myocardial infarction (MI). The genotypes of LRP1 25CG (rs35282763) were determined in 347 MI patients and 347 age- and sex-frequency-matched controls from an unrelated Chinese Han population. Factor VIII (FVIII) levels were measured in the MI patients and controls by chromogenic assay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The results showed that LRP1 25CG (rs35282763) genotype distribution did not differ significantly between patients (n=206 for 25CC, n=122 for 25CG) and controls (n=191 for 25CC, n=126 for 25CG; P>0.05). The 25G allele was not associated with a reduced risk of MI (P>0.05). Further stratifications for age, sex, and other cardiovascular risk factors did not affect the negative findings. It was concluded that the presence of the G allele at the 25CG (rs35282763) polymorphism of the LRP1 is not associated with a reduced risk of MI, and genotyping for LRP1 25CG (rs35282763) polymorphism is not useful in assessing the individual risk of MI.
6.Experimental study on inhibiting angiogenesis in mice H22 hepatoma by low dosehydroxycamptothecin
Xiaoping QIAN ; Baorui LIU ; Huafang YIN ; Yongcheng SUN ; Jing HU ; Lixia YU
China Oncology 2010;20(1):31-35
Background and purpose: It has been reported that some low dose chemotherapy drugs have antiangiogenetic effects. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of inhibiting angiogenesis by low dose hydroxycamptothecin on H22 hepatoma transplantation tumor mouse models. Methods: H22 transplantation tumor mouse models were established, CTX was administrated in abdominal cavities as positive control group. 0.9%NaC1 solution was administrated as negative control group. Intra abdominal cyclophosphamide and hydroxycamptothecin (0.2 and 0.4 mg/kg) were injected for 10 days continuously. The growth of tumor were observed and measured. The tumor inhibitory rates were tested in animal tumor model with experimental treatment. The expression of VEGF and CD34 were measured by means of immunohistochemistry. Results: Hydroxycamptothecin had effect on tumor growth. Tumor weight inhibitory rates of hydroxycamptothecin with 0.2 and 0.4 mg/kg were 23.53% and 43.25% respectively. The difference was significant when compared with the negative control group (P<0.05). The expression of VEGF and MVD can be suppressed significantly than negative control group in vivo (P<0.05). Conclusion:Hydroxycamptothecin have inhibitory effect on tumor growth and the expression of VEGF and MVD with H22 hepatoma transplantation tumor mouse models in low dose. The mechanism possibly involved inhibiting the angiogenesis.
7.Role of coagulation factor VII in pathogenesis of ischemic heart disease.
Yu, HU ; Danmei, XU ; Chunyan, SUN ; Zhangbo, CHU ; Jin'e, ZHEN ; Huafang, WANG ; Wenning, WEI
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2006;26(6):657-60
To study the variation and significance of plasma coagulation factor VII (FVII) in different kinds of ischemia heart disease (IHD) and examine its relation with plasma lipid and gene polymorphism. FVIIa was determined with one stage clotting assay by using a recombinant soluble tissue factor (rsTF). FVIIc was measured with one stage clotting assay. FVIIag was quantified with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Polymorphism was analyzed with PCR-urea-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Our results showed that FVIIa in stable angina (SA), unstable angina (UA), obsolete and acute myocardial infraction (OMI, AMI) patients was higher than those of normal group with the differences being significant within any two groups. FVIIag in UA, OMI and AMI was higher than those in SA and normal groups. There were positive correlations between FVIIa and serum triglycerides, FVIIa and FVIIc, FVIIc and FVIIag. FVII-323 0/10 bp polymorphism analysis was performed in 60 patients and 0/10 bp polymorphism was found in 5 cases. FVIIc and FVIIag were much lower in cases of 0/10 bp groups than those in cases of 0/0 bp groups. It is concluded that there was activation of extrinsic coagulation pathway in every kind of IHD to different extent. FVIIa was the risk factor in the development of IHD, and more sensitive in reflecting the severity of cardiovacutar disease than FVIIc or FVIIag. FVIIa was higher in OMI, which may be one of the risk factors of re-infraction. Serum triglyceride may indirectly lead to the development of IHD by increasing the level of FVIIa. FVII-323 0/10 bp polymorphism was present in Chinese patients with IHD and it was correlated with the level of FVIIc, FVIIag in plasma. 10 bp allelomorphic gene was a protective factor against thrombogenesis.
8.Binding of EGF1 domain peptide in coagulation factor VII with tissue factor and its implications for the triggering of coagulation.
Heng, MEI ; Yu, HU ; Huafang, WANG ; Wei, SHI ; Jun, DENG ; Tao, GUO
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2010;30(1):42-7
The binding function of EGF1 domain peptide with tissue factor (TF) and its ability of triggering coagulation were explored. The TF expression model in vitro was established by lipopolysaccharide induction. The affinity of EGFP-EGF1 and TF expressing cells was analyzed by fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry (FCM). The affinity of EGFP-EGF1 and rat soluble TF was quantitated by surface plasmon resonance (SPR). The ability of EGFP-EGF1 in triggering coagulation was tested by prothrombin time assay. The FCM results showed recombinant factor VII (rFVII) could definitely depress the integration of EGFP-EGF1 with recombinant TF (rTF) (68.65%+/-3.86% vs 57.98%+/-4.71%, P<0.01). The SPR results indicated the association constant ka of EGFP-EGF1 proteins was higher than rFVII (8.29+/-1.39 vs 3.75+/-0.32, P<0.01). However, the EGFP-EGF1 protein lost the activity of triggering coagulation as compared with blood plasma of normal SD rats (56.8+/-3.2 s vs 17.8+/-3.4 s, P<0.01). It was concluded that the rat EGF1 peptide could specifically bind to TF without the ability of triggering coagulation. EGF1 peptide may be a good target head for delivering drugs to TF in anticoagulation therapy.
9.Polylactic Acid Nanoparticles Targeted to Brain Microvascular Endothelial Cells
Huafang WANG ; Yu HU ; Wangqiang SUN ; Changsheng XIE
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2005;25(6):642-644
In this work, blank polylactic acid (PLA) nanoparticles with unstained surface were prepared by the nano-deposition method. On the basis of the preparation, the effect of surface modification on brain microvascular endothelial cells (BMECs) targeting was examined by in vivo experiments and fluorescence microscopy. The results showed that PLA nanoparticles are less toxic than PACA nanoparticles but their BMECs targeting is similar to PACA nanoparticles. The experiments suggest that drugs can be loaded onto the particles and become more stable through adsorption on the surface of PLA nanoparticles with high surface activity. The surface of PLA nanoparticles was obviously modified and the hydrophilicity was increased as well in the presence of non-ionic surfactants on PLA nanoparticles. As a targeting moiety, polysobate 80 (T-80) can facilitate BMECs targeting of PLA nanoparticles.
10.Investigation analysis of training methods and stratification training demands in nursing staff
Chunliu YING ; Huafang LI ; Huiqun HU ; Jinlian HUANG ; Yiqun HU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2016;22(24):3520-3523
Objective To explore the stratification training and training methods demands for different level nursing staff, so as to provide evidence for constructing competence advanced management model for nursing staff.Methods Self-designed nursing staff′s training demands scale were arranged 256 clinical nursing staff except further study people, nursing staff working in Auxiliary Department, nursing staff with sick leave, maternity leave. Results In 256 nursing staff with different level, different level nursing staff had different demands on course demands and training methods, but it also existed some cross connections; they chose different training methods for different courses.Conclusions After investigation and analysis, the reliable plan has been made out to provide evidence for nursing staff competence advanced management model and to guide nursing team sustainable development.