1.The effects of triggering receptor-1 present on myeloid cellsn on intestinal barrier dysfunction with severe acute pancreatitis
Kai YIN ; Shengchun DANG ; Jianxin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2011;20(8):811-815
ObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between the expression of triggering receptor1 present on myeloid cells ( TREM-1 ) in intestinal tissue and intestinal barrier dysfunction in severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). MethodsSixty-four male Wistar rats were randomly (random number) divided into sham operation group ( SO group, n = 32) and SAP group ( n = 32 ). The SAP model was established by retrograde injection of 5% sodium deoxycholate into bile-pancreatic duct. Specimens from blood and intestinal tissue were collected 2, 6, 12 and 48 hours after modeling. The levels of D-lactate, diamine oxidase (DAO) and endotoxin in serum were measured with an modified spectro-photometric method. The expressions of TREM-1, IL-1β and TNF-αt mRNA in terminal ileum were detected by RT-PCR. All data were processed with SPSS version 16. 0 package to make one-way ANOVA and Spearman correlation analysis. ResultsThe serum levels of D-lactate, DAO and endotoxin were significantly increased at all intervals in SAP group compared with SO group ( P < 0. 05 ). The expressions of TREM-1, IL-1β and TNF-α mRNA in terminal ileum of rats in SAP group at all intervals were significantly higher than those in SO group (P < 0. 05 ). The expression of TREM-1 mRNA was positively correlated with expressions of IL-1 β and TNF-α mRNA ( r = 0. 956, P = 0. 044; r = 0. 986, P = 0. 015 ), but correlation was not found between expressions of IL-1β mRNA and TNF-α mRNA ( P = 0. 133 ). ConclusionsThe expression of TREM-1mRNA in intestinal tissue of rats with SAP is elevated, leading to the release of inflammatory cytokines and intestinal mucosal injury, indicating TREM-1 might play an important role in the genesis of intestinal barrier dysfunction in rats with SAP.
2.Ebola virus disease: a zoonotic disease with an extremely high fatality rate
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(1):1-
Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a severe infectious disease caused by Ebola virus in humans and primates. The main clinical features are fever and bleeding. The disease was first identified in Zaire and Sudan in Africa in 1976. Since then, it has caused many large-scale epidemics in Africa. One of the largest and most complex Ebola outbreaks in history was the 2014-2016 outbreak in West Africa, which caused more cases and deaths than all previous outbreaks combined. As of 2022, about 35 000 EVD cases and 15 000 deaths have been reported. During the African pandemic, EVD also spread to other regions outside the African continent, such as the Americas and Europe, and became a public health issue of worldwide concern. In Africa, the re-emergence of the disease in Uganda and the Republic of Congo in 2022 has attracted much attention from the world. This article systematically summarizes the history, epidemiological distribution, route of infection, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of Ebola virus disease, so as to provide reference for relevant workers in China.
4.Expression and its significance of Dishevelled2 and Vangl2 proteins in the developing mouse palate
Haiyan YIN ; Kai LIU ; Yanping ZHANG
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2009;40(6):969-973
Objective To explore the relationship between the expression of Dishevelled2 and Vangl2 proteins and the development of mouse palate. Methods Twenty-four pregnant mice were randomly divided into eight groups, and the mouse embryos were obtained at eight clock of the pregnant day of thirteen(p13d8h), p13d14h,p13d22h,p14d8h,p14d14h,p14d22h,p15d8h and p15d22h respectively, then paraffin sections were made conventionally.The distrubution and dynamic changes of Dishevelled2 and Vangl2 proteins in the embryonic palatal shelves were detected by immunohistochemistry and image analysis. Results It was found that the two kinds of proteins expressed in the epithelium and mesenchyma of the mouse palatal shelves at different development stages. The expression levels of the Dishevelled2,in both of the epithelium and mesenchyme of the palatal shelves, increased first (p13d8h-p13d22h),then decreased rapidly(p13d22h-p14d14h), and then increased again(p14d14h-p15d22h). The expression of Vangl2 protein in the mesenchyma showed a similar trend to that of the Dishevelled2, but there was no obvious regularity in the epithelium. In addition, the expressive levels of both kinds of proteins in the epithelium were significantly higher than those in mesenchyma of the palatal shelves. Conclusion Dishevelled2 and Vangl2 proteins might directly or indirectly take part in the regulation process of mouse palate morphogenesis.
5.Characteristics of radionucilde bone imaging in patients of lung cancer with bone metastases
Zhengqiang DING ; Kai YIN ; Jiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2010;33(28):12-14
Objective To explore radionuclide bone imaging characteristics of lung cancer patients and evaluate the clinical significance of bone imaging in the diagnosis of lung cancer patients with bone metastases.Methods One hundred and seventy-seven patients with diagnosed lung cancer were examined by 99mTc -MDP bone imaging,and the symptoms,sites,quantity and pathological types of bone metastases were reviewed and analyzed.Results Total bone metastases ratio of lung cancer was 45.8%(81/177),and 85.2 % (69/81) patients had multiple bone metastases.There was a statistical significance of bone metastases in adenocarcinoma patients (69.0%,40/58),compared with patients of other types of lung cancer[squamous cell cancer (41.3%,19/46),small cell cancer ( 32.5%,13/40),undifferentiated carcinoma ( 27.3%,9/33)](P<0.05).Bone metastases happened in 526 places: thoracic bones 212 places (40.3%),vertebras 168 places (31.9%),pelvic bones 73 places (13.9%),extremities 62 places (11.8%),and skull 11 places (2.1%).Conclusions Multiple bone metastases is more frequent in lung cancer patients.The most frequent metastatic sites are thoracic bones and vertebras.Bone metastases of adenocarcinoma is more easily than other types of lung cancer.All the patients with lung cancer should perform radionuclide bone scan,which is significant for staging,selecting therapy methods and the evaluating prognosis of the disease.
6.Effects of DNMT1-siRNA on the pain behavior and the expression of SOCS1,p-ERK,p-CERB in CCI rats
Ting ZHANG ; Kai SUN ; Wei YIN
The Journal of Clinical Anesthesiology 2016;32(9):919-922
Objective To investigate the effects of DNMT1 on neuropathic pain behavior and neuropathic pain modulation.Methods Thirty-two male SD rats, weighing 200-250 g, were randomly assigned into 4 groups (n =8 each):sham operation group (group S),chronic constrictive injury group (group CCI),CCI+ DNMT1-siRNA group (group CDS),CCI+ control-siRNA group (group CCS).Group CDS were intrathcally injected of DNMT1-siRNA (2 μg/10 μl),and group CCS were intrathcally injected of control-siRNA 7,8,9 days after operation.Mechanical withdrawal threshold (MWT)and thermal withdrawal latency (TWL)were measured before operation and on day 3,5,7,9,12,14 after operation.The rats were then sacrificed and L4-L6 segments of the spinal cord were removed for determination of SOCS1,p-ERK,p-CREB expression using Western blot on day 14.Results Compared with group S,MWT and TWL in group CCI and CCS were significantly decreased on day 3,5,7,9,12,14 after operation (P <0.05).Compared with group CCS,MWT and TWL in group CDS were significantly increased on day 9,12,14 after operation (P < 0.05 ). Compared with group S and CDS,SOCS1 was significantly downregulated,p-ERK and p-CREB were significantly upregulated in group CCI and CCS (P <0.05 ).Conclusion Intrathcal injection of DN-MT1-siRNA significantly relieves neuropathic pain by upregulating SOCS1,downregulating p-ERK and p-CREB in rats spinal cords.
7.Effect of basic fibroblast growth factor on human periodontal ligament cells cultured in vitro
Yangdong LIN ; Bo ZHAO ; Kai YIN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(20):3184-3189
BACKGROUND:Basic fibroblast growth factor is a pluripotent cytokine that can promote the proliferation of mesodermal and neuroectodermal cells.
OBJECTIVE:To observe the effect of basic fibroblast growth factor in human periodontal ligament cells cultured in vitro.
METHODS:Human periodontal ligament cells at passage 5 were inoculated into the 96-wel plates at the density of 1×108/L, and were randomly divided into four groups. The cells were cultured inα-MEM containing 15%fetal bovine serum and 0, 1, 10, 100μg/L basic fibroblast growth factor, respectively. At 1, 3, 5, 7 days of the culture, the cellproliferation was determined, and the activity of alkaline phosphates was detected at 1 and 7 days.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:There were significant differences in the proliferation of human periodontal ligament cells among the four groups (F=6.586, P=0.024). As the increase of the basic fibroblast growth factor concentrations, the absorbance value was gradual y increased and reached the peak in 100μg/L basic fibroblast growth factor group (P<0.05). The alkaline phosphatase activity in basic fibroblast growth factor groups was lower than that of the control group (P=0.000), the higher the concentration was, the lower activity was (P<0.05). Results show that basic fibroblast growth factor can promote the proliferation of human periodontal ligament cells and inhibit the activity of alkaline phosphatase, and the effect is concentration-dependent.
8.Effects of Fiber Length and Content of Glass Fiber Posts on the Fracture Resistance of Teeth
Ningning SUN ; Kai YIN ; Yumin LI
Tianjin Medical Journal 2014;(5):490-492
Objective To explore the influence of different lengths and contents of glass-fiber post on the fracture resistance of teeth, and to investigate the optimal length and content of glass-fiber post used for restorative treatment. Meth-ods Forty-two intact single canal mandibular premolars were collected from orthodontic patients and were divided into three experimental groups (A, B and C). All the teeth were endodontically treated after cut off the crowns from the 2 mm above cemento-enamel junction. The post lengths were10 mm in A group, 8 mm in B group, and 6 mm in C group.There were two subgroups for each experimental group (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 ), 7 teeth for each subgroup.The 42%glass fiber post was used in A1, B1 and C1 groups. The 75%glass fiber post was used in A2, B2 and C2 groups. All of groups were restored with resin cores and metal crowns. The fracture resistance was measured with universal testing machine and recorded the root frac-ture pressure data and the mode of all the teeth. Results The fracture resistance was significantly higher in group A than that of group B and group C (P<0.05), and the fracture resistance was significantly higher in group B than that of group C (P<0.05). The fracture resistance was significantly higher for 75%glass fiber post than that of 42%glass fiber post (P<0.05). Conclusion Within a certain range, the longer the length of glass fiber post, the greater the tooth fracture resistance. The fracture resistance of fiber content is better for 75%glass fiber post than that of 42%glass fiber post.
9.Study on Correlated Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Autonomic Neuropathy in Diabetic Patients
Jingqin LIU ; Hexin YIN ; Kai LIU
Chinese Journal of Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases 2006;0(04):-
Objective To investigate the relevant risk factors for cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN) in diabetic patients. Methods 712 cases of diabetic patients were divided into two groups according to their cardiovascular autonomic function test: one group with CAN (n=160) , and the other without CAN (n=552). Duration of diabetes, profession, body mass index (BMI), blood glucose, lipid profile, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) and urinary albumin excretion rate (UAER) were measured. Results Duration of diabetes, the levels of fasting plasm glucose (FBG), triglyceride (TG), VLDL-C, APOB, UAER were significantly higher in CAN group than in non-CAN group (P
10.Application of Radio Frequency Identification Technology in Treatment of Wounded Person
Zhizhong HUANG ; Xiaoqing YIN ; Kai WEN
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 1989;0(01):-
The effect and safety of radio frequency identification in the treatment of the wounded person are investigated.The application of the technology is valid in improving the effectiveness of the emergency communication system with a rapid and precise information acquisition.Radio frequency identification technology used in case of emergency makes the treatment available in the shortest time,and the mortality is reduced thereby.