1.Expression of vascular endothelial cell growth factor and its receptors in vitreous of patients with diabetic retinopathy
Huan-Lian, LI ; Jin-Wen, ZHOU ; Wei, ZUO
International Eye Science 2014;(9):1587-1589
To investigate the expression of vascular endothelial cell growth factor (VEGF) and its receptors in vitreous of patients with diabetic retinopathy ( DR), and to discuss its role in the development of DR.
●METHODS: Selected 13 patients (16 eyes) with DR and 15 healthy people (15 eyes), the expression of VEGF and its receptors (fms-like tyrosine kinase-1, Flt-1 and kinase insert domain containing receptor, KDR) were evaluated by immunohistochemistry in vitreous. The levels of VEGF, the Flt-1 and KDR in vitreous of patients with DR were examined with enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELlSA).
● RESULTS: lmmunohistochemical staining showed that the expression of VEGF, Flt-1 and KDR in vitreous vessel membrane of patients with DR was increased significantly. And the levels of VEGF, Flt - 1 and KDR in vitreous of patients with DR were obviously higher than that in the control group (P<0. 05 or P<0. 01).
● CONCLUSlON: VEGF, Flt - 1 and KDR were widely expressed in vitreous of patients with DR, and were positively related to micro-angiogenesis of DR patients. lt proved that VEGF and its receptors played important roles in the occurrence and development of DR.
2.Effects of external counterpulsation combined with laser photocoagulation for treatment of non - proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Huan-Lian, LI ; Jin-Wen, ZHOU ; Wei, ZUO
International Eye Science 2016;16(11):2082-2084
AIM: To investigate the effects of external counterpulsation combined with laser photocoagulation for treatment of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
METHODS: A prospective study method were used from Aug. 2013 to Feb. 2016. A total of 104 cases in our hospital for treatment of non - proliferative stage of diabetic retinopathy patients were selected as the research object, and all the patients were equally divided into observation group and control group, 52 cases in each group according to the order of admission. Patients in control group were treated with panretinal laser photocoagulation treatment. The observation group were given external counterpulsation combined with laser photocoagulation for treatment, observed the prognosis in the two groups.
RESULTS: The total efficiency in the observation group and the control group were 98. 1% and 84. 6%, the observation group was significantly higher than the control group (P<0. 05). The eye artery EDV and PSV values in the observation group and the control group after treatment were significantly higher than those before treatment (P<0. 05), while the observation group after treatment of eye artery EDV and PSV value were significantly higher than those in control group (P<0. 05). The CMT values in the observation group before and after treatment were 198. 13±45. 32μm and 200. 46±31. 94μm, while the control group were 203. 14±51. 94μm and 202. 90±42. 95μm that compared between the two groups were not statistically significant (P>0. 05).
CONCLUSION: External counterpulsation combined with laser photocoagulation treatment has good safety in the treatment of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, it can promote eye artery blood flow speed, thereby improve the therapeutic effect.
4.Inhibitory effect of SIN-1 on ICAM-1 expression in rat kidney after ischemia/reperfusion injury
Hong LIU ; Xiongfei WU ; Xiyu JIN ; Lian LI ;
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(09):-
Objective To explore the therapeutic mechanisms of nitric oxide donor (SIN 1) in ischemic acute renal failure (IARF). Methods The effects of SIN 1 on intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM 1) expression and inflammatory cell infiltration in rat kidney after ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury were examined using ICAM 1, ?2 integrin polyclonal antibody, and immunohistochemistry. The renal functions were measured simultaneously. Results Progressive increased expression of ICAM 1 was found in kidneys, especially in vasa recta, after IR injury. ?2 integrin positive cells increased simultaneously in the outer medulla. The two indexes reached the peak values at 24 h after I/R injury. SIN 1 infusion at the beginning of reperfusion could remarkably inhibit the enhanced ICAM 1 expression, reduce the local infiltration of inflammatory cells, and ameliorate the renal functions. Conclusion NO donor can inhibit the renal expression of ICAM 1 and the infiltration of leukocytes after ischemia reperfusion injury, which may play an important role in the treatment of ischemic acute renal failure.
5.Protective effect of genistein on endotoxin-induced acute lung injury in rats
Xingwang LI ; Sheng DONG ; Yubo XIE ; Shenwei JIN ; Qinquan LIAN
Journal of Chinese Physician 2000;0(11):-
Objective To investigate the protective effect of genistein on endotoxin-induced acute lung injury in rats,and explore the underlying mechanisms.Methods Thirty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four experimental groups: saline control(S), genistein alone(G),lipopolysaccaride(LPS) alone(L),and genistein pretreatment(G+L).Each treatment group consisted of eight animals.Animals were observed for 6h after LPS challenge,and the wet/dry(W/D) weight ratio of the lung and the protein contents of the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF) were used as indexes of lung injury.Neutrophil recruitment and activation were evaluated by BALF cellularity and myeloperoxidase(MPO) activity.RT-PCR analysis was performed with lung tissue to assess the gene expression of ICAM-1.The histopathologic changes were also observed using the H&E stains of lung tissue.Results Lung injury parameters,including the wet/dry weight ratio and protein content in BALF,were significantly higher in the L group than in the S group(P
6.FGF-13 expression in vibrissae follicle stem cells
Min JIN ; Tian YANG ; Xiaohua LIAN ; Yuanbin LI
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(09):-
Objective To investigate the expression and distribution of fibroblast growth factor-13(FGF-13) in rat vibrissa follicle at anagen and the cultured cells derived from bulge region.Methods FGF-13 expression was detected using immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry.Results The in vitro cultured cells from bulge region and the vibrissa follicle expressed FGF-13.In vivo,the cells expressing FGF-13 distributed in the outermost layer of the outer root-sheath(ORS) in the isthmus portion of the follicle.No cells expressing FGF-13 were present in the hair follicle bulb,including matrix cells and ORS.Conclusion In vibrissa follicle at anagen FGF-13 may be involved in the migration of stem cells located at the bulge region to the hair bulb.
7.Protective effect of curcumin on endotoxin-induced acute lung injury in rats.
Qingquan, LIAN ; Xingwang, LI ; You, SHANG ; Shanglong, YAO ; Li, MA ; Shengwei, JIN
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2006;26(6):678-81
To investigate the protective effect of curcumin on endotoxin-induced acute lung injury in rats, and explore the underlying mechanisms, 24 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 4 experimental groups: sham-vehicle (S), sham-curcumin (C), lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-vehicle (L), and curcumin-lipopolysaccharide (C-L) groups. The wet/dry (W/D) weight ratio of the lung and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid protein content were used as measures of lung injury. Neutrophil recruitment and activation were evaluated by BAL fluid cellularity and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity in cell-free BAL and lung tissue. The levels of cytokine-induced neutrophil chemoattractant-I (CINC-1) in lung tissues were measured by ELISA. The histopathological changes of lung tissues were observed by using the HE staining. Our results showed that lung injury parameters, including the wet/dry weight ratio and protein content in BALF, were significantly higher in the L group than in the S group (P<0.01). In the L group, higher numbers of neutrophils and greater MPO activity in cell-free BAL and lung homogenates were observed when compared with the S group (P<0.01). There was a marked increase in CINC-1 levels in lung tissues in response to LPS challenge (P<0.01, L group vs S group). Curcumin pretreatment significantly attenuated LPS-induced changes in these indices. LPS caused extensive morphological lung damage, which was also lessened after curcumin pretreatment. All the above-mentioned parameters in the C group were not significantly different from those of the S group. It is concluded that curcumin pretreatment attenuates LPS-induced lung injury in rats. This beneficial effect of curcumin may involves, in part, inhibition of neutrophilic recruitment and activity, possibly through inhibition of lung CINC-1 expression.
8.Effect of lipoxin A4 on the Na+-K+-ATPase in alveolar type Ⅱ epithelial cells of rats treated with endotoxin
Fang CHEN ; Ru LI ; Linyan LI ; Hongxia MEI ; Qianqian HUANG ; Qingquan LIAN ; Shengwei JIN
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2010;19(12):1269-1274
Objective To study the protective role of pre-resolving mediator lipoxin A4(LXA4) in the NA+ -K+-ATPase in alveolar type Ⅱ (AT Ⅱ ) epithelial cells of rats exposed to lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Method The AT Ⅱ cells were isolated and purified, and divided randomly into control group (PBS), vehiculum (alcohol 0.7 μL/mL) group, LPS (1 μg/mL) group, LXA4(1/10 mol/mL) group and LPS (1 μg/mL LPS) + LXA4(1/10 mol/mL) group. After exposure to LPS and/or LXA4 for4 hours, NA+-K+ -ATPase and β1-subunits mRNA in AT Ⅱ epithelial cells were detected by using RT-PCR, and ATP, ADP, AMP, total adenine nucleotides (TAN) and energy charge (EC) were measured by using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and then the activities of Na+-K+-ATPase were calculated accordingly. Results The NA+-K+-ATPase α-subunit and β-subunit mRNA were significantly decreased in LPS group ( P < 0.05 vs. control group). However, the expressions of NA+ -K+-ATPase mRNA were significantly enhanced by application of LXA4 to AT Ⅱ epithelial cells exposed to LPS (P <0.05 vs. LPS group). The activities of NA+ -K+ -ATPase were enhanced in LPS group (P <0.05 vs. control group). Compared with control group and LPS group, the activities of NA+-K+-ATpase in LPS + LXA4 group were significantly increased (P <0.01 vs. control group; P <0.05 vs. LPS group). The EC of AT Ⅱ epithelial cells were higher in LPS group ( P < 0.01 vs. control group). There were no significant differences in EC between control group and LPS + LXA4group(P >0.05). Conclusions The pro-resolving mediator LXA4 can enhance the expressions of NA + -K + -ATPase α-subunit and β-subunit mRNA, and the activities of NA + -K + -ATPase in AT Ⅱ epithelial cells or rats exposed to LPS, and ca also balance the metabolism of AT Ⅱ epithelial cells. These findings suggest that LXA4 plays an important role in lung edema clearance in lung injury induced by endotoxin, and the role is likely associated with the enhancement of the expressions of Na+ -K+ -AT-Pase α-subunit and β-subunit, and the activities of Na+ -K* -ATPase, maintaining the balance of metabolism of AT Ⅱ epithelial cells.
9.Comparative study of B type brain natriuretic peptide and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in ;the auxiliary diagnosis of heart failure after neonatal asphyxia
Xiyuan LIAN ; Hongke LI ; Caihong JIN ; Huiping GUO ; Yang WU ; Yanmin LI
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2016;23(9):616-620
Objective To observe and compare the value of B brain natriuretic peptide( BNP)and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide( NT-proBNP)in the diagnosis of heart failure after neonatal asphyxia, and to optimize early clinical diagnosis. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 124 neonatal asphyxia cases from January 2013 to October 2015,who were divided into heart failure group(53 cases)and control group(71 cases)according to whether complicated with heart failure. Comparison was conducted on BNP,NT-proBNP,cardiac troponin T( cTnT),creatine kinase isoenzyme( CK-MB)through blood sam-pling from femoral vein puncture within 48 h. And Logistic regression analysis was introduced into explore effecting factors of heart failure,besides,correlations between BNP,NT-proBNP and left ventricular ejection fraction( LVEF)of asphyxia children were calculated,and receiver operating characteristic curve( ROC)was introduced into analyzing of BNP and NT-proBNP for diagnostic efficacy of heart failure after neonatal asphyxia. Results Heart failure group whose BNP[(835. 8 ± 154. 7)pg/ml vs. (235. 4 ± 38. 5)pg/ml], NT-proBNP(25 903. 8 pg/ml vs. 6 974. 5 pg/ml),cTnT[(0. 21 ± 0. 06)ng/ml vs. (0. 11 ± 0. 03)ng/ml], CK-MB[(61. 3 ± 11. 7)U/L vs. (40. 8 ± 9. 5)U/L]were significantly higher than those of control group ( P﹤0. 05). Logistic regression analysis indicated BNP and NT-proBNP were closely related with newborn heart failure(ORBNP =3. 013,P﹤0. 001;ORNT-proBNP =3. 808,P=0. 006). BNP and NT-proBNP were both significantly negatively correlated with LVEF(rBNP = -0. 650,P=0. 007;rNT-proBNP = -0. 721,P﹤0. 001). The ROC curve indicated the diagnostic efficacy of BNP and NT-proBNP for heart failure after neonatal as-phyxia were 0. 868,0. 911,with the highest diagnosis cut-off value were 268. 8 pg/ml,3 972. 3 pg/ml,respec-tively. Conclusion BNP and NT proBNP are specific indicators reflecting heart failure after neonatal as-phyxia,and NT-proBNP with higher auxiliary diagnostic efficacy comparatively.
10.Research on the training strategy of medical research ability based on the practice ability
Yan LIN ; Haiying DONG ; Wei XIAO ; Li JIN ; Bo LI ; Jie LIAN ; Haijun MU ; Xiaojie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2016;15(11):1098-1100,1101
Practice abilityoriented professional quality training is an important part of thethree orientation talent training mode in Qiqihar Medical School, and it is the key link of the reform and inno-vation of talent training mode. This article mainly expounds the connotation of training mode in the three orientation under the guidance of medical personnel and medical research ability, and the training objec-tives cover innovative thinking ability and scientific research ability, including five aspects of training strat-egy such as reforming the teaching mode of the traditional theory course, setting up scientific research related courses, carrying out academic lecture, reforming the teaching mode of experiment course and con-structing the scientific research team of teachers and students by the scientific research project as well as seven aspects of the evaluation system, such as the literature review, the title of the report, academic report and research application writing, scientific research (comprehensive) experiment report, thesis writing and comprehensive performance, and deeply analyzes the close relationship between the practice ability and the medical research ability of medical students.