2.Effects of imatinib mesylate on rat hepatic fibrogenesis and the expression of transforming growth factor-?1
Chinese Journal of Digestion 1998;0(06):-
Objective To investigate the anti-fibrogenesis property of imatinib mesylate in a rat model of liver fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride/olive oil and its effect on the expression of trans- forming growth factor(TGF)-?1.Methods Rat liver fibrosis was induced by intraperitoneal administra- tion of carbon tetrachloride and olive oil mixture twice a week for eight weeks.Imatinib mesylate was given 20 mg/kg daily by oral lavage.The control rats received saline by oral iavage.Liver collagen depo- sition was evaluated by immunohistochemistry with Masson staining.The activation of hepatic stellate cells was detemined by the immunohistoehemistry staining of?-smooth muscle actin.The mRNA expres- sions of TGF-?1,c-Abl and TIMP-1 were measured by RT-PCR.While protein expressions of TGF-?1, phosphorylated platelet-derived growth factor receptor and c-Abl were detected by Western blot and im- munohistochemical staining.Hepatic hydroxyproline content was also quantified.Results The collagen deposition[(16.23?1.01)%vs(25.61?0.92)%]and the number of activated HSCs(10.52?1.33vs 13.10?1.21)were reduced in the imatinib mesylate treatment group compared with the control group by 35% and 20%,respectively(P
3.Calcinosis cutis of bilateral knees: report of a case.
Hong-ji DING ; Chun-yan LIU ; Zhi-qiang LIU ; Jing LI ; Chuan-sen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2012;41(12):852-853
Calcinosis
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pathology
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surgery
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Child
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Humans
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Knee
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Male
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Skin Diseases
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pathology
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surgery
4.The HA Gene of H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus Expressed in Insect Cells and Its Biological Activity
Xiao-Ji ZHANG ; Ming LIU ; Chun-Guo LIU ; Tao YANG ; Yun ZHANG ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(03):-
The 1.7 kb full-length hemagglutinin (HA) gene fragment of H5N1 subtype avian influenza virus was amplified by RT-PCR and then cloned into the pFastBacHT donor plasmids. The recombinant plasmid pFastBac-H5 was identified by restriction enzyme digestion and sequencing. Following the transposition pFastBac-H5 into the bacmid in DH10Bac E.coli competent cells, the colonies were identified by blue and white selection. The recombinant bacmid (rBacmid-H5) was verified by PCR analysis. Transfection of rBacmid-H5 DNA into sf9 cells using Cellfectin reagent results in the production of recombinant viral stock. Cells were harvested 72h post infection and analyzed by SDS-PAGE, Western-blot, hemagglutination and hemagglutination inhibition test;the expressed HA protein (rH5)shows hemaggluting activity and can be inhibited by H5N1 virus immunized chicken sera. On the other hand, immunization of chickens with rH5 protein results in high titers of H5N1 virus specific hemagglutation inhibition antibodies, which proved its biological activity.
5.Effect of different processing methods on active ingredient contents and sulfur dioxide residue in Astragali Radix.
Lin JI ; Chun-Qin MAO ; Tu-Lin LU ; Lin LI ; De JI ; Zi-Wan NING ; Jing LIU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2014;39(15):2819-2822
To compare the differences of the active ingredient contents and the sulfur dioxide residue in Astragali Radix before and after sulfur fumigation and provide a basis for establishing an alternative processing method. Astragali Radix, harvested at the same time in Longxi Gansu, were processed with different methods. high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used to determine the contents of the active ingredients in Astragali Radix and the revised method of the pharmacopoeia of China in 2011 was applied to determine the sulfur dioxide residue. The results show that the three-fold sulfur-fumigation group has the highest level of astragaloside IV and the dried sulfur-fumigation group with 10% water has the lowest level; the content of calycosin-7-O-β-D-glucoside is the highest in naturally dried group and the lowest in the group of sulfur fumigating for 3 times; the sulfur dioxide residue of all sulfur-fumigation groups exceeds certain limit significantly and the group of sulfur fumigating for 3 times reaches the highest level.
Astragalus Plant
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chemistry
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Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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chemistry
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Fumigation
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adverse effects
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Sulfur Dioxide
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analysis
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Technology, Pharmaceutical
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methods
6.Effects of different processing methods on effective components and sulfur dioxide residue in Gastrodiae Rhizoma.
Zi-Wan NING ; Chun-Qin MAO ; Tu-Lin LU ; De JI ; Jing LIU ; Lin JI ; Huan YANG ; Fa-Qin WANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2014;39(15):2814-2818
The contents of adenosine, gastrodin, 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, parishin and sulfur dioxide residue were compared in differently-processed Gastrodiae Rhizoma to provide the basis for a reasonable processing method of Gastrodiae Rhizoma. The analysis was performed on a Merck Purospher STAR column (4.6 mm x 250 mm, 5 μm) with a mobile phase consisting of methanol and water (containing 0.1% formic acid) under gradient elution at a flow rate of 1.0 mL x min(-1). The eluates were detected at 270 nm, and the column temperature was 35°C. The content of adenosin, gastrodin, 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 4-hydroxy-benzaldehyde and parishin in processing of boiling or sulfur-fumigated were lower than that of in processing of steaming. Furthermore, the sulfur dioxide residue of sulphur-fumigated groups exceed 400 mg x kg(-1). This stable and reliable method will contribute to the quality control of different processed Gastrodiae Rhizoma.
Drug Contamination
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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chemistry
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Gastrodia
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chemistry
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Sulfur Dioxide
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analysis
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Technology, Pharmaceutical
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methods
7.Pyodermatitis-pyostomatitis vegetans
Hongmei WANG ; Shufang QIAO ; Chun LIU ; Dan CHEN ; Yin XIAO ; Huaan JI
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2013;46(10):736-737
A 42-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital for an 11-month history of pustular lesions of the mouth and lips as well as a 5-month history of pustules,ulcer,proliferative plaques on the head,neck and trunk.She had suffered from 8 years of ulcerative colitis.Dermatological examination revealed mild erosion of eyelids,swelling of buccal mucosa and oral lips,as well as typical snail track lesions formed by pustules,exudates and mucilage.There was a large pitchy proliferative plaque sized 20 cm × 10 cm with an elevated margin in the neck as well as palm-to persian walnut-sized proliferative plaques in the prothorax,armpit,periumbilical area and left inguinal area.Histopathology revealed epitheliomatous hyperplasia of the epidermis with the formation of eosinophilic microabscesses,and superficial dermal infiltrate with numerous neutrophils and eosinophils.Direct immunofluorescence tests for IgA,IgG,and C3 were negative.A diagnosis of pyodermatitis-pyostomatitis vegetans was made.The patient was given intravenous methylprednisolone 40 mg/day and symptomatic treatment,which leaded to a gradual subsidence of skin lesions.
8.Effects of LPS and TNF-? on expression of SSeCKS by endothelial cell
Haiou LIU ; Aiguo SHEN ; Ji QIAN ; Jing QIN ; Mengling CHEN ; Chun CHENG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2001;0(07):-
Objective:To study the effects of LPS and TNF-? on the expression of SSeCKS and morphology as well as cytoskeleton of endothelial cell, so as to explore the role of SSeCKS in cell morphology changes.Methods:The cultured Bovine pulmonary artery endothelial cells(BPAEC) was induced by LPS, TNF-? and the expression of SSeCKS was detected by in situ hybridization,Western blot and immunohistology. Immunofluorescent staining method with confocal laser-scanning fluorescence microscope was used to observe the effects of LPS and TNF-? on the morphology of endothelial cells and the organisation of SSeCKS as well as cytoskeleton.Results:Firstly, we found that TNF-? could induce the expression of SSeCKS in a concentration and time dependent manner , meanwhile LPS had no effects on SSeCKS expression. Secondly, it was observed that LPS and TNF-? induced reorganization of F-actin and SSeCKS in endothelial cell. Thirdly,PKC inhibitor Ro-31-8220 reversed the effect of LPS,TNF-? on F-actin and SSeCKS in endothelial cells.Conclusion:The results demonstrate that TNF-? could induce endothelial cell to express SSeCKS; PKC plays a role in the reorganization of SSeCKS and F-actin in endothelial cells induced by LPS and TNF-?; the results suggest that the mechanism for reorganization of cytoskeleton induced by LPS, TNF-? be partially related to the SSeCKS of ECs.
9.Effect of acupuncture at Sishencong (EX-HN 1) on sleeping in the patient of insomnia.
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2005;25(12):847-849
OBJECTIVETo assess therapeutic effect of acupuncture at Sishencong (EX-HN 1) on insomnia.
METHODSSixty-five cases of insomnia were treated with acupuncture at Sishencong (EX-HN 1) and their quality and compositions of sleeping before and after treatment were evaluated with a multichannel sleep detector.
RESULTSAfter treatment, the quality of sleeping increased significantly (P < 0.05), and the sleeping rate increased from (61.95 +/- 22.90)% before treatment to (79.27 +/- 11.05)% after treatment (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONAcupuncture at Sishencong (EX-HN 1) has obvious therapeutic effect on insomnia.
Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Humans ; Sleep ; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
10.Diagnosis and treatment of ovotesticular disorder of sex development: A report of 2 cases.
Jing-qi WANG ; Dong-wen WANG ; Chun LIU ; Hua YANG ; Ji-xiu XU
National Journal of Andrology 2015;21(10):917-920
OBJECTIVETo investigate the characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of ovotesticular disorder of sex development (OT-DSD).
METHODSWe retrospectively analyzed 2 cases of OT-DSD treated in our hospital. The patients were 19 and 15 years old, respectively, and both received systematic physical examination and examinations of the karyotype, sex hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), color Doppler ultrasonography, urethrocystoscopy, and human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test. Under the laparoscope, we performed surgical gonad exploration, gonadectomy, and vulvar orthopedics. Intraoperative exploration and pathology confirmed true hermaphroditism in both cases, with sex selection as female. One underwent laparoscopic resection of the ovotestis, and the other removal of the testis with the ovarian tissue reserved.
RESULTSThe patients were followed up for 12 months postoperatively, which found no abnormality in either the vulvas or the genital glands.
CONCLUSIONSurgical exploration of the gonad is the only method for the diagnosis of OT-DSD and sex selection is the key to treatment. Laparoscopic surgical exploration of the gonad and vulvar orthopedics are the first treatment options.
Adolescent ; Chorionic Gonadotropin ; Female ; Gonadal Steroid Hormones ; Humans ; Karyotype ; Laparoscopy ; Male ; Ovary ; Ovotesticular Disorders of Sex Development ; diagnosis ; surgery ; Retrospective Studies ; Testis ; surgery ; Young Adult