1.Effects of Huazhuo-Jiedu-Huoxue-Tongluo recipe on the level of IL-6 and TNF-α in mice with cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury
Jianwen ZHAO ; Junbiao TIAN ; Diangui LI ; Yanwei ZHANG ; Lijing YANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2011;33(7):594-596
Objective To observe the effect of Huazhuo-Jiedu-Huoxue Tongluo recipe on local inflammation of cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury in mice. Method Fifty Kunming Mice were randomly divided into five groups: model group, high-dose group of TCM, low-dose group of TCM, nimodiping group and sham operation group. Each group had 10 mice. Mice models of the right middle cerebral artery CIRI in the first four groups were established through thread embolism method. Physiological saline was given to the mice in the model group and sham operation group. Nimodipine solution was given to the mice in the Nimodipine group. High and low dose of Huazhuo-Jiedu-Huoxue-Tongluo Chinese medicine decoction were given to the mice in the high dose of TCM group and low dose of TCM group respectively after the models were successfully established. To assess the expression level of IL-6 and TNF-α by radioimmunoassay after the treatment. Results Compared with model group [(219.29±39.28) pg/ml, (1.325 ± 0.236) ng/ml] , the level of IL-6 and TNF-α of high dose of TCM group[(120.69±49.23)pg/ml, (1.086±0.178)ng/ml], low dose of TCM group[(173.97±49.03)pg/ml, (0.937 ± 0.105)ng/ml]and nimodipine group[(170.88± 47.06)pg/ml, (1.092±0.184) ng/ml]decrease (P<0.05). There is no significant difference between the high dose of TCM group and the sham operation group (P>0.05). Conclusion Huazhuo-Jiedu-Huoxue-Tongluo recipe can restrain the expression of inflammatory cytokines and reduce the infiltrating of leukocytes in mice with cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury.
2.Auxiliary application of three-dimensional printing technology of implant fixation for tibial plateau fracture
Long YANG ; Jianji WANG ; Qi SUN ; Jing LI ; Junbiao ZHANG ; Minxian MA ; Jiangwei LI ; Chuan YE
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(13):1904-1910
BACKGROUND:In the treatment of tibial plateau fractures, because of the variety of fracture, the complexity of anatomical changes, X-ray films or three-dimensional CT scan limited by two-dimensional plane, increases the difficulty in preoperative plan and surgical treatment. The application of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has attracted attention in the department of orthopedics. OBJECTIVE:To explore the auxiliary role of 3D printing technique in preoperative plan and treatment for tibial plateau fractures. METHODS:Thirty patients with tibial plateau comminuted fractures were enroled in this study and divided into two groups: experimental and control groups, with 15 patients in each group. In the experimental group, patients underwent 3D CT scan, which was stored in DICOM format, and processed by Mimics software. Data were converted into STL format, entered 3D printer, and a 1:1 entity size of the fracture model was made, in accordance with repair plan of 3D fracture model. Operation time and intraoperative blood loss were compared between the two groups. At 12 months after treatment, their outcomes were assessed using Rasmussen evaluation criteria. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The 3D printing fracture models of 1:1 ratio identified fracture type and made a repair program before surgery in the experimental group. Operation time and intraoperative blood loss were significantly less in the experimental group than in the control group (P < 0.05). After surgery, patients were folowed up for 12 to 18 months. The healing time was 3-5 months, averagely 4.3 months. At 12 months after treatment, the Rasmussen evaluation criteria results showed that the excelent and good rate was significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group (P < 0.05). These results suggest that the fracture model of 3D can help to make the operation plan. The treatment of tibial plateau fractures is more precise, personalized and visual.
3.Heterotopic osteogenesis in vivo of PHBHHx and human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells
Zhixu HE ; Mei WANG ; Chuan YE ; Yong WANG ; Xiao ZENG ; Junbiao ZHANG
Chongqing Medicine 2016;45(20):2740-2743,2747
Objective To explore the ability for constructing tissue engineering bone in vivo in complex scaffolds with PHB‐HHx as the scaffolds material and human umbilical cord mensenchymal stem cells (hUCMCs) as the seed cells .Methods hUCM‐SCs were inoculated into PHBHHx scaffolds to induce osteogenesis culture in vivo for two weeks ,the the induced group was the experimental group and those without instilling hUCMCs served as the control group ,the nude mouse subcutaneous implantation was performed .Then taking material at 1 ,3 ,5 months after implantation in vivo was performed for conducting HE ,collagenⅠim‐munohistochemical ,alkaline phosphatase staining and RT‐PCR .Results hUCMSCs showed good cellular adsorbability .The size and form in the experimental group basically maintained the original status ,and the osteogenesis specific indicators were positive ;but the control group did not keek the original status ,its volume was gradually shrunk until complete degradation ,and the osteogen‐esis specific indicators were negative .Conclusion The PHBHHx scaffolds combined with hUCMSCs has the capability of in vivo heterotopic constructing tissue engineering bone in nude mouse by in vitro osteogenic induction .
4.Type I collagen modified titanium sheet improves the proliferation of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells
Chuan YE ; Minxian MA ; Tao ZHANG ; Jin TANG ; Bo SUN ; Long YANG ; Houxiang REN ; Qi SUN ; Jing YANG ; Junbiao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(25):4032-4037
BACKGROUND:Titanium and titanium aloy are used mostly in artificial joints, fracture fixation, and oral transplantation, while there are complex cases of insufficient bone mass in these areas. The deepened research of stem cels offers a solution for bone injury to promote new bone formation. The biocompatibility of titanium and stem cels and optimization of titanium surface modification have aroused people's attention. OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether the biocompatibility of titanium and human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cels can be improved by type I colagen modification of titanium sheets. METHODS:The experiment was divided into two groups. Modification group: titanium sheet was modified with type I colagen; control group: titanium sheet was not modified with type I colagen. Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cels at passage 6 were implanted into titanium sheet in two groups. Then we calculated the number of adherent cels in two groups at 1, 2 and 4 hours after implantation, and compared the celladhesion rate. MTT assay was used to observe the proliferation of cels on titanium sheet at 2, 4, 6 and 8 days after implantation. DNA and protein content of cels were detected at 3, 6, 9 days after implantation. The growth of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cels seeded upon the titanium sheets was observed under scanning electron microscope at 6 days. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:When the cels were cultured for 1 hour and 2 hours, the number of adherent cels in the modification group was higher than in the control group (P < 0.05). The absorbance of cels in two groups was increased as the culture time, as detected by MTT assay. The modification group had a significantly higher absorbance value than the control group at 4, 6, 8 days (P < 0.05). DNA and protein contents of the cels in the modification group were higher than that in control group at 6 and 9 days (P < 0.05). At 6 days, the number of adherent cels and secretion of adherent stromal cellmatrix in the modification group were significantly better than that in control group, observed by scanning electron microscopy. Type I colagen modified titanium sheets have good surface activity and biocompatibility, and can promote the proliferation of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cels.
5.Novel synthetic method and analgesic activity of tepoxalin.
Xiaohe GUO ; Hongwei ZHANG ; Le TAO ; Yujiang LI ; Pingan WANG ; Shuyang WANG ; Qiang WANG ; Lihong DONG ; Junbiao CHANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2010;45(10):1260-4
Tepoxalin is a potent inhibitor of both the cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways of the arachidonic acid cascade, as well as a potent anti-inflammatory and control-pain (postoperation, arthritis et. al.) agent. The new method about the use of novel synthesis reagents and the first using ionic liquid as reactive solvent to synthesize tepoxalin were presented in this paper. The ionic liquid can be easily recycled and reused for several runs efficiently. The analgesic activity of tepoxalin was detected by acetic acid test on mice. The analysis of variance showed that oral administration of tepoxalin could significantly inhibit the number of writhing response within 1 hour and prolong the latent time in a dose dependent manner as compared with CMC control group (P < 0.05). At the same time, tepoxalin had the same analgesic activity as diclofenac sodium.
6.Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) scaffolds carrying human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells for bone tissue engineering
Junbiao ZHANG ; Zhixu HE ; Chuan YE ; Yong WANG ; Mei WANG ; Qin LIU ; Long YANG ; Jing LI ; Minxian MA
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(21):3057-3064
BACKGROUND:As a noticeable tissue engineering material of polyhy droxyalka noates family, poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate)(P3HB4HB) exhibitsgood biocompatibility, adhesion and mechanicalproperties, presenting aextensive application future in tissue-engineered research.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the biocompat ibilityin vitroand ectopic osteogenic differentiationin vivoof P3HB4HB and human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels.
METHODS:Passage 5human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels transplanted ontothe three-dimensional P3HB4HB scaffoldwereincubated with osteogenic induction medium (test group)or with no osteogenic induction(control group), respectively. After 5-day incubation, thecelgrowth was assessed by acridine orange staining and scanning electron microscopy; after14-day incubation, both kinds of cel-scaffold composites were subcutaneously implanted into the nude mice. At 16 weeks after implantation, the cel-scaffold composites were removed to observeectopic osteogenic differentiationin vivousing hematoxylin-eosin staining, von Kossa staining and colagen type I immunohistochemical staining.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Acridine orange staining showed that cels adhered wel on the surface of the scaffold;under thescanning electron microscope, induced celsgrew wel on the P3HB4HB scaffold and produced abundant extracelular matrixes. In addition, at 16 weeks after implantation, there were osteoidtissues in the test group, positive for von Kossa staining as wel as colagen type I immunohistochemical staining;furthermore, hematoxylin-eosin staining showednumerous osteoblasts and bone lacunas. In contrast, no bone tissues appeared in the control group. To conclude, P3HB4HB is a suitable material for bone tissue engineering.
7.Magnetic resonance imaging features of persistent perineal sinus
Lichao QIAO ; Jiwen ZHOU ; Junbiao ZHANG ; Guidong SUN ; Ping ZHU ; Wanjin SHAO ; Bolin YANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2018;17(9):959-963
Objective To summarize the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of the persistcnt perineal sinus (PPS).Methods The retrospective and descriptive study was conducted.The clinical data of 7 patients with PPS who were admitted to the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine between July 2010 and January 2017 were collected.Patients received horizontal,anteroposterior axes and coronal scanning of MRI after abdominoperineal resection (APR) of rectal cancer.Two physicians read collectively films and then achieved consistent results if there was a disputed result.Observation indicators:(1) MRI features;(2) treatment and follow-up situations.Patients underwent resection of PPS according to results of MRI examination,and then regular pathological examination.Follow-up using telephone interview was performed to detect sinus recurrence and reoperation up to April 2017.Results (1) MRI features:① Lesion location:lesions of PPS in 7 patients were located at the presacral areas,top side was up to the third sacral plane,and lower side extended down to the pubic area.② Morphology and signal:sinus tract of 7 patients showed irregular flaky and tubular abnormal signals;fibrotic sinus tract wall showed low signals in T1 weighted imaging (T1WI) and T2WI;contents of sinus tract in 7 patients showed low signal in T1WI and high signals in T2WI and T2WI-fat suppression (T2WI-FS).Of 7 patients,uniform signal and mixed signal were respectively detected in 2 and 5 patients.③ Branches and cystic spaces:1 patient had a branch at the tip of the coccyx,extending to the rear of the sacral vertebra.The top of sinus tract in 4 patients enlarged to form a cavity.④ Signs of infection:signs of infection in 3 patients included blurred and exuded fat gaps around the sinus tract,unclear and partially adhesion with pelvic organ;the pelvic floor muscles in 1 patient were thickened and swollen,with a high signal in T2WI-FS;flaky fluid shadows in 2 patients were seen in the posterior sinus,with a high signal in T2WI-FS,showing a tissue edema of anterior sacrum.⑤ Enhancement features:result of MRI examination of 1 patient showed mild and heterogeneous enhancement of sinus.(2) Treatment and follow-up situations:among 7 patients undergoing sinus resection,2 received curettage of superior sinus due to high location,and 5 received successfully operation.All patients underwent postoperatively regular antibiotic therapy.The healing time was 14-78 days,with an average time of 42 days.The postoperative pathological examination showed different degrees of inflammatory cell infiltration.Seven patients were followed up for 2-74 months,with an average time of 40 months.Of 7 patients,sinus in 6 patients was healed,1 had recurrence of sinus and didn't receive therapy.Seven patients didn't undergo debridement or transposition of skin flap again.Conclusion The MRI imaging features of PPS includes flaky and tubular abnormal signal in the the anterior sacrum,low signal in T1WI,high signals in T2WI and T2WI-FS,and the enhanced scanning of sinus duet shows mild and heterogeneous enhancement.
8.Dermatomyositis with kidney neoplasm: two cases report and literature review
Sheng MA ; Yue GE ; Zezhong XIONG ; Yanan WANG ; Le LI ; Zheng CHAO ; Beining LI ; Junbiao ZHANG ; Yang LUAN ; Bolin WU ; Gan YU ; Cong LI ; Xing ZENG ; Chunguang YANG ; Zhihua WANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2023;44(3):200-203
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of dermatomyositis with kidney neoplasm.Methods:The data of two patients with dermatomyositis complicated with kidney neoplasm in Tongji Hospital from January to February 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The first case was a 55-year-old female, who was admitted with the chief complaints of recurrent erythema of upper extremities for 2 months and facial erythema for 1 month. Physical examination: erythema can be seen on upper limbs and face, no tenderness or percussion pain in kidney area. Myositis enzyme profile test showed that anti-Mi-2 antibody and anti-SSA /Ro-52 antibody were positive. Contrast CT showed nodular uneven enhancement in the right kidney with a size of 50 mm×41 mm. The second case was a 58-year-old female, who was admitted with the chief complaints of kidney occupying for a month. Physical examination: flaky erythema on face, no tenderness or percussion pain in kidney area. Myositis enzyme profile test showed that anti-Ro-52 antibody and anti-MDA5 antibody were positive. Contrast CT showed a significantly uneven enhanced mass with a size of about 50 mm×41 mm on left kidney. Both patients were diagnosed with kidney neoplasm before surgery and underwent laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in Tongji Hospital.Results:Both patients received regular oral prednisone after surgery. The pathological presentation of case 1 was papillary renal cell carcinoma, the facial erythema subsided 1 month after surgery, and there was no tumor recurrence for 13 months. The pathological presentation of case 2 was clear cell renal cell carcinoma, facial erythema subsided 2 weeks after surgery, and there was no tumor recurrence for 12 months.Conclusions:The diagnosis of dermatomyositis should be combined with clinical manifestations and laboratory examination, and the possibility of malignant tumor should be excluded due to the high likelihood of concomitant malignancy. For patients with dermatomyositis with kidney neoplasm, the main treatment is still surgery, and supplemented with glucocorticoid therapy.
9.Inhibitory Effects of 41 Common Chinese Herbal Medicines on α-glucosidase and α-amylase in Meizhou Hakka
Jianmei QIU ; Fuwei LIU ; Xingmei CHEN ; Yuanbei ZHUANG ; Shengyuan ZHANG ; Junbiao WU
Herald of Medicine 2023;42(12):1758-1764
Objective Taking 41 kinds of Chinese herbal medicines commonly used in Meizhou Hakka as the research object,their inhibitory activities against α-glucosidase and α-amylase were screened and the enzyme inhibition types of the species with the strongest activities were explored.Methods The inhibitory activities of 41 commonly used Hakka herbs in Meizhou against α-glucosidase and α-amylase were evaluated by the p-Nitrophenyl a-D-mannopyranoside(pNPG)method and the 3,5-Dinitrosalicylic acid(DNS)method,using the inhibitory rate of half(IC50)as an index.The inhibitory activity of 95%ethanol extracts of 41 Chinese herbal medicines commonly used in Meizhou Hakka on α-glucosidase and α-amylase were analysed.The enzymatic kinetics method and Lineweaver-Burk curve were used to analyze the inhibitory type of the most active species.Results The results showed that 40 Chinese herbal medicines commonly used in Meizhou Hakka had α-glucosidase inhibitory activity,and 23 medicines had α-amylase inhibitory activity,among which Psychotria asiatica Wall.showed the strongest inhibitory activity with the IC50 values aganist α-glucosidase and α-amylase of 0.17±0.001 mg·mL-1 and 0.09±0.001 mg·mL-1,respectively.The inhibition types were reversible competitive inhibition and reversible non-competitive inhibition,respectively.Conclusion The Psychotria asiatica Wall.Chinese herbal medicines commonly used in Meizhou Hakka has significant inhibitory effect on the activity of glucose metabolism enzymes,which has potential value for further research and development on the prevention and treatment of diabetes mellitus.
10.A metabolic intervention strategy to break evolutionary adaptability of tumor for reinforced immunotherapy.
Qianhua FENG ; Yutong HAO ; Shuaiqi YANG ; Xiaomin YUAN ; Jing CHEN ; Yuying MEI ; Lanlan LIU ; Junbiao CHANG ; Zhenzhong ZHANG ; Lei WANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2023;13(2):775-786
The typical hallmark of tumor evolution is metabolic dysregulation. In addition to secreting immunoregulatory metabolites, tumor cells and various immune cells display different metabolic pathways and plasticity. Harnessing the metabolic differences to reduce the tumor and immunosuppressive cells while enhancing the activity of positive immunoregulatory cells is a promising strategy. We develop a nanoplatform (CLCeMOF) based on cerium metal-organic framework (CeMOF) by lactate oxidase (LOX) modification and glutaminase inhibitor (CB839) loading. The cascade catalytic reactions induced by CLCeMOF generate reactive oxygen species "storm" to elicit immune responses. Meanwhile, LOX-mediated metabolite lactate exhaustion relieves the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, preparing the ground for intracellular regulation. Most noticeably, the immunometabolic checkpoint blockade therapy, as a result of glutamine antagonism, is exploited for overall cell mobilization. It is found that CLCeMOF inhibited glutamine metabolism-dependent cells (tumor cells, immunosuppressive cells, etc.), increased infiltration of dendritic cells, and especially reprogrammed CD8+ T lymphocytes with considerable metabolic flexibility toward a highly activated, long-lived, and memory-like phenotype. Such an idea intervenes both metabolite (lactate) and cellular metabolic pathway, which essentially alters overall cell fates toward the desired situation. Collectively, the metabolic intervention strategy is bound to break the evolutionary adaptability of tumors for reinforced immunotherapy.