1.Dynamic expression and mechanism of γδ T cells in the spleen of mouse with experimental autoimmune uveitis
Beibei, WANG ; Qingmei, TIAN ; Xiaofeng, XIE ; Jike, SONG ; Hongsheng, BI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2017;35(9):793-798
Background Previous studies showed that the pathogenesis of uveitis is related to γδ T cells.However,it remains unclear that how these cells are involved in experimental autoimmune uveitis (EAU).Objective This study aimed to observe the dynamic changes of γδ T cells in EAU and explore the role of γδ T cells in the pathological process of EAU.Methods Forty-five C57BL/6(B6) mice were assigned to the normal control group (six mice) and EAU model group (thirty-nine mice).The mice were immunized subcutaneously at 6 spots on the footpads,tail base,and flank with emulsion containing human interphotoreceptor retinoid binding protein1-20 (IRBP1-20) emulsified in complete Freund's adjuvant.After immunization,the mice were examined for clinical signs of EAU by using a Genesis-D camera.The changes of histopathology were compared by hematoxylin and eosin staining.Mouse lymphocytes were isolated and purified from the spleens of IRBP1-20-immunized or normal B6 mice by using a γδ T-cell isolation kit.Flow cytometry was used to detect the changes of intracellular expression of interleukin-17A (IL-17A),and then transferred the activated γδ T cells into EAU models to analyze the changes of clinical signs and histopathology of EAU.Experimental study program as well as the use and feeding of the animals were authorized by the Animal Management and Use Committee of Shandong Traditional Chinese Medicine University.Results The inflammatory symptoms in mouse eyes appeared on day 12 after modeling.The initial changes were fundal blood vessel thickening and minimal inflammatory cell infiltration.Then,multifocal chorioretinal lesions,serious vasculitis and linear lesions were observed on days 16-20,along with abundant lymphocyte infiltration in the vitreous and retinal disorganization.The inflammation symptom scores and the pathological inflammation scores at different time points after modeling had statistically significant differences (F =51.399,P =0.000;F =47.342,P =0.000).The inflammatory symptoms in the eyes began to abate from day 28 onwards.The number of γδ T cells was obviously increased during the inflammation phase of EAU at day 16-20 after modeling,with the number of γδ T cells was (5.67 ±-0.49) % and (5.78 ±±0.55) %,respectively,which was significantly higher than (1.53 ± 0.14) % before modeling,with significant differences between them (both at P<0.05),meanwhile CD69 levels and the integrin lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1) and secreted IL-17A were elavated.The secretion level of IL-17A was (13.40±0.50)% and (17.80±2.37)% on day 16 and day 20 after modeling,respectively,which was significantly higher than (1.53 ± 0.19) % before modeling,with significant differences between them (P =0.000,0.001).The activated γδ T cells were transferred into EAU model,the inflammation symptom scores were 1.00 (1.00,2.00) after activated γδ T cells were transferred into EAU model,which was significantly higher than 0.75 (0.05,1.00) of the untransferred group (Z =27.00,P =0.03),and the symptoms of EAU were aggravated.Conclusions The proportion of γδ T cells reaches peak in inflammation of EAU,and the cells are activated.The activated γδ T cells in the EAU model play a immune regulation role by secreting IL-17A.
2.Repair of left ventricular aneurysm secondary to myocardial infarction with cytokine-conjugated collagen scaffolds in rat models
Kai KANG ; Hui QU ; Jiquan TANG ; Yuhua ZHANG ; Baodong XIE ; Zhen HAN ; Jinhui WANG ; Jike LI ; Chunfeng ZHANG ; Shulin JIANG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2012;28(7):429-432
Objective To compare the vascularization of collagen scaffolds with or without growth factors and their efficacy on cardiac function in postinfarcted rats underwent surgical ventricular restoration.Methods Collagen scaffolds were activated with 1-ethyl-3-[3-dimethylaminopropyl]carbodiimide hydrochloride chemistry (EDC) as control or continually covalently immobilized with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and VEGF + basic fibrohlast growth factor (bFGF) as experimental groups.Adult SD male rats underwent left anterior descending artery (LAD) ligation to generate transmural myocardial infarction(MI).Four weeks later,by echocardiography,rats with moderate scar size(25%-35% akinetic area of freedom wall of left ventricle) were screened out,assigned into 3 groups randomly and received the surgical ventricular restocation (SVR).Then,cardiac function was measured by echocardiography at 1w,2w and 4w after patch implantation.At endpoint of study (4w after patch implantation),the rats were sacrificed and the hearts were harvested.Vascularization of patch were determined by capillary density (evidenced by vWFⅧ staining) or mature vessel density (evidenced by SMA staining) respectively.Results The general mortality of the animal model is 15% (6/40).A significant improvement of cardiac function was observed in all animals at 1 w after patch implantation but that was better preserved in both cytokine-conjugated groups 4w later (control group vs.VEGF group,P < 0.05,control group vs.VEGF + bFGF group,P < 0.01).More capillaries were present in patch with growth factors (P <0.05),while significant functional vessel formation was observed only in VEGF + bFGF group (P <0.01 vs.control or VEGF group).Additionally,we identified a positive correlation between heart function and mature vessel density (P =0.0297,r2 =0.998).Conclusion The mechanical property of collagen scaffold can be effectively improved by EDC,the growth factors immobilized in scaffold were in favor of vascularization of patch,which may facilitate the preservation of cardiac function posterior to SVR.
3.Evaluation and Medication Reconciliation of Preoperative Medication in 210 Selective Surgery Elderly Patients
Weiwei ZHANG ; Huijie MENG ; Jike XIE ; Qing XI ; Yan YAN ; Yongfang HU
China Pharmacy 2019;30(1):110-114
OBJECTIVE: To investigate and evaluate perioperative medication in elective surgery elderly patients, and to provide reference for perioperative medication management of clinical pharmacists for elderly patients. METHODS: Totally 210 elective surgery elderly patients were selected from Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital during Oct. 2015 to Oct. 2016. Pharmacists carried out drug reconstitution, obtained information about their diseases and medication, analyzed and evaluated perioperative medication (indication, usage and dosage, interaction, drug selection, if these drugs should be stopped before surgery) according to Optimal Guidelines for Preoperative Evaluation of Elderly Patients so as to put forward related medication suggestions. RESULTS: Among 210 patients, there were 132 males (62.86%) and 78 females (37.14%) with an average age of (69.96±7.67) years; 43.81% of patients had more than 3 kinds of diseases, and 13.33% of patients suffered from more than 5 kinds of diseases; 31.43% of patients took more than 5 kinds of drug for long term before surgery; 38.10% patients had more than 2 drug-induced risks; The preoperative medication of 110 patients (52.38%) included drugs that should be avoided before surgery (such as antiplatelet aggregation agents), 23 patients (10.95%) had potentially inappropriate medication (such as proton pump inhibitors), 12 patients (5.71%) should use drugs (such as aspirin) cautiously, 35 patients (16.67%) should use drugs (β receptor blocker) continuously during perioperative period. The pharmacists provided 177 times of medication suggestions such as stopping some medications for patients and physicians through medication reconciliation and preoperative medication evaluation (71 times for patients, 106 times for physicians); the final adoption rates were 100% and 95.28%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The elderly patients have many preoperative complications, various risk factors, multiple medications, so it is vital for their preoperative medication management. The medication reconciliation is an effective way to evaluate preoperative medication in elderly patients, preoperative medication evaluation and analysis in elderly patients is of great significance to ensure the safety of clinical medication.