1.Influences of sulfated polysaccharide from pine (Pinus massoniana) pollen on the regulation of [ Ca2+] i in T lymphocytes
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2014;(8):1151-1155
Aim Tostudytheinfluencesofsulfated polysaccharides ( SPPM60-D) on the regulation of free calcium concentration ( [ Ca2+] i ) of T lymphocytes of mice in vitro and explore the mechanisms involved. Methods Polysaccharides(PPM60)wereextracted from masson pine pollen with hot water and 60% etha-nol. PPM60-D was separated and purified from PPM60 with Sephacryl S-400HR. Sulfated polysaccharides ( SPPM60-D ) were derivated by chlorosulfonic acid-pyridine method and the [ Ca2+] i of T lymphocytes were measured by fluorescence spectrophotometer. IL-2 and IL-4 were measured by ELISA kits. Results ConAandSPPM60-Dcouldincrease[Ca2+]iinT lymphocytes by 211. 5% and 201. 8% respectively ( P<0. 01). 2-APB, LY294002, U73122 and verapamil rather than TAK-242 could significantly inhibit the in-crease of [ Ca2+] i induced by SPPM60-D. SPPM60-D could significantly increase the level of IL-2 and IL-4 in supernatant ( P <0. 01 ) . 2-APB rather than TAK-242 could significantly inhibit the increase of cyto-kines.Conclusion ItisspeculatedthatSPPM60-D could increase [ Ca2+ ] i via TCR/CD3-PI3K-PLC-IP3 R-Ca2+ signal pathway through TCD/CD3 receptor in T lymphocytes so that it could improve the level of IL-2 and IL-4 in supernatant in T lymphocytes.
2.A Ribavirin Potentiometric Sensor Based on MolecularlyImprinted Polymers Doped with Graphene Oxide Film
Jianwen LI ; Shoulian WEI ; Nana CHEN
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2017;45(7):1031-1037
Molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) was synthesized by precipitation polymerization using ribavirin as the template molecule and methacrylic acid as the functional monomer.The sensitive film of ribavirin electrode was constructed by molecularly imprinted polymer doped with graphene oxide as the ionophore, poly(vinylchloride) (PVC) as matrix and dioctyl sebacate for plasticizer.The results showed that the best performance of the electrode was obtained when the sensitive film compositions were 100.8 mg of MIP, 14.7 mg of GO, 450.8 mg of PVC and 901.6 mg of dioctyl sebacate, and the inner filling solution composition was 0.1 mol/L NaCl + 0.05 mol/L NaAc-0.05 mol/L HAc + 1.0×10.-5 mol/L ribavirin solution.The electrode showed a near-Nernstian slope of 45.565 mV/decade for ribavirin over the range of 1.0×10.6-1.0×10.-4 mol/L and a detection limit of 1.0×10.-7 mol/L.The electrode could be used in the pH range of 3 to 5 with response time of less than 3 min.The developed electrode exhibited high selectivity for ribavirin and was successfully applied to the determination of ribavirin in feed and injection with recoveries of 90%-110% and RSD of 3.0%-7.9%.
3.A study on feasibility of emergency bedside ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization
Tiegang LI ; Nana WANG ; Min ZHAO
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2015;(9):724-728
ObjectiveTo evaluate the feasibility and clinical significance of emergency bedside ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization performed by emergency department doctors.Methods The clinical data of 216 patients, who underwent central venous catheterization in the Department of Emergency of Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University from January 2009 to June 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. All the patients received femoral vein puncture or internal jugular vein catheterization. The patients were divided into three groups according to the method of catheterization: 72 patients received emergency ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization by emergency doctors independently were assigned as A group, 72 patients underwent catheterization by emergency doctors after being demarcated by ultrasound doctors served as B group, and 72 patients who underwent catheterization method guided by traditional landmark served as C group. Success rate, time spent for catheterization, number of attempts for intubation, and incidence of complications were compared among three groups.Results As compared with that of groups B and C, a higher success rate [98.61% (71/72) vs. 83.33% (60/72), 73.61% (53/72), bothP< 0.01] was found in group A, also with a shorter successful time for insertion of the catheter (minutes: 5.5±2.5 vs. 9.6±3.7, 16.6±7.2, bothP< 0.05), less frequency of the catheter insertion (times: 1.0±0.0 vs. 1.8±0.7, 2.7±2.6, bothP<0.05), and lower incidence of changing puncture site due to insert failure [1.4% (1/72) vs. 8.3% (6/72), 20.8% (15/72), bothP< 0.05], lower incidence of mechanical and infective complication [15.3% (11/72) vs. 41.7% (30/72), 59.7%(43/72), bothP< 0.05], and also lower catheterization related infection risk [13.9% (10/72) vs. 15.3% (11/72), 12.5%(9/72), bothP> 0.05].Conclusion Emergency bedside ultrasound-guided catheterization resulted in higher success rate and less related complication, therefore it can be recommended for widely application in emergency department treatment.
4.Analysis of therapeutic effect ofShengji-Yuhong ointment in the treatment of patients with pressure ulcer
Yuzhuo LI ; Nana XUE ; Yamei LI ; Shuyun ZHAO ; Lan WEI
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(8):707-710
Objective To analyze the therapeutic effect ofShengji-Yuhong ointment in the treatment of patients with pressure ulcer.Methods 86 patients of pressure ulcer were randomly divided into a control group and an observation group, with 43 cases in each. After debridement, the wound was covered with vaseline gauze in the control group, whileShengji-Yuhong ointment in the treatment group. 10 days constituted 1 course of treatment, and both groups were treated for 3 courses. The blood supply of the whole blood viscosity, plasma viscosity, erythrocyte aggregation index detection; white blood cell count (WBC), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C reactive protein (CRP) were observed in order to observe the control condition of the patients with wound infection.Results The total effective rate was 95.3% (41/43) and 74.4% (32/43) in the observation group and control group respectively, with significant difference between two groups (χ2=5.800,P=0.016). After treatment, the whole blood viscosity (high-shea) (4.06 ± 1.38 mPa?svs. 4.74 ± 1.62 mPa?s,t=2.095), the whole blood viscosity (medium-shea) (3.71 ± 1.22 mPa?svs. 4.34 ± 1.41 mPa?s,t =2.216), blood reduction viscosity (1.13 ± 0.22 mPa?svs.1.44 ± 0.51 mPa?s,t=3.660), the whole blood viscosity (medium-shea) (4.16 ± 0.48 mPa?svs. 4.51 ± 0.89 mPa?s,t=2.270) obviously compared with group before treatment decreased (P<0.05). The patients in the observation group in the whole blood viscosity (medium-shea) (3.71 ± 1.22 mPa?svs. 4.16 ± 0.48 mPa?s,t=2.251), and blood reduction viscosity (1.13 ± 0.22 mPa?svs. 1.32 + 0.31 mPa?s,t=3.278) in the observation group were obvious better than the control group (P<0.05). After the treatment the WBC, CRP, ESR in the observation group were decreased significantly than the control group (t=5.947, 7.198, 12.064,P<0.01).ConclusionShengji-Yuhong ointment can effectively control the PU infection in the wound, improve wound tissue under the blood circulation, and promote wound healing.
5.Effects of intramuscular injection of heterogeneous umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells on myocardial cardiac troponin and serum-related factors in rats
Siping WANG ; Nana NIE ; Li WANG ; Zipu LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(10):1566-1572
BACKGROUND:Current researches on whether the intramuscular injection of heterogeneous umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) is safe or not lack theoretical basis. OBJECTIVE:To explore the effects of intramuscular injection of heterogeneous UC-MSCs on expression of myocardial vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), cardiac troponin I (cTnI) and serum VEGF, hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in normal Wistar rats. METHODS:A total of 60 Wistar rats were divided into six groups randomly. Rats in the six groups were respectively administrated with intramuscular injection of PBS, Dulbecco’s modified Eagle’s medium, hUC-MSC supernatant, 0.25×105, 1.0×105, 4.0×105 hUC-MSCs. Rats received a second intramuscular injection 4 weeks after first injection. Eight weeks later, the blood sample and myocardial tissue were taken. The serum concentration of VEGF, HGF, IGF-1 and GM-CSF were measured with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit. The myocardial VEGF and cTnI expression were detected by immunohistochemical technique. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:There was no significant difference in the serum concentration of the VEGF, HGF, IGF-1 and GM-CSF among the groups before and after injection (P>0.05). In the same group, no statistical significant changes in the serum concentration of the VEGF, HGF, IGF-1 and GM-CSF were found among the rats before and after injection (P>0.05). Eight weeks after injection, weak positive expression of the VEGF in the cytoplasm of cardiocytes in the six groups was observed, and strong positive expression of the cTnI in the cytoplasm of cardiocytes in the six groups was observed. There was no significant difference in the VEGF and cTnI content in the myocardium among the groups (P>0.05). Intramuscular injection of hUC-MSCs or the supernatant of hUC-MSCs had no effects on the serum concentration of the VEGF, HGF, IGF-1, GM-CSF and the myocardial VEGF and cTnI expression in normal Wistar rats.
6.Dose-response relationship between pre-pregnancy body mass index and gestational diabetes mellitus
LI Nana ; ZHANG Shijing ; CHEN Qiaomin ; LI Haoran ; WANG Yali
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(10):829-833
Objective:
To explore the dose-response relationship between pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), so as to provide insights into the cut-off values of pre-pregnancy BMI and optimizing GDM prevention and control strategies.
Methods:
Pregnant women that admitted to Zhengzhou Central hospital in 2021 were recruited, and demographics, family history, pregnancy and delivery history and blood glucose levels during pregnancy were collected. The dose-response relationship between pre-pregnancy BMI and GDM was analyzed using restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis. The predictive ability of pre-pregnancy BMI for GDM risk was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.
Results:
A total of 2 279 participants were included in the study. The median age was 29.0 (interquartile range, 5.0) years. The median pre-pregnancy BMI was 21.1 (interquartile range, 3.8) kg/m2. There were 312 underweight women (13.69%), 825 women with low-normal weight (36.20%), 730 women with high-normal weight (32.03%), 345 overweight women (15.14%) and 67 obese women (2.94%).The prevalence of GDM was 17.20%. RCS analysis suggested a linear dose-response relationship between age, pre-pregnancy BMI and GDM (P<0.05). When pre-pregnancy BMI was higher than 21.1 kg/m2, the risk of GDM increased with pre-pregnancy BMI (P<0.05). When women aged over 29.0 years, the risk of GDM increased with age, and the dose-response relationship of GDM caused by pre-pregnancy BMI was stronger in the women aged over 29.0 years than in the women aged 29.0 years and below (P<0.05). The area under curve (AUC) was 0.654 (95%CI: 0.624-0.684). If the cut-off value of pre-pregnancy BMI was 23.0 kg/m2, the Youden index, sensitivity and specificity was 0.238, 0.472 and 0.766, respectively. If it was 24.0 kg/m2, the Youden index, sensitivity and specificity was 0.195, 0.342 and 0.853, respectively. If it was 21.1 kg/m2, the Youden index, sensitivity and specificity was 0.213, 0.676 and 0.537, respectively.
Conclusions
There is a linear dose-response relationship between pre-pregnancy BMI and GDM, and higher than 21.1 kg/m2 of the pre-pregnancy BMI could increase the risk of GDM.
7.Therapeutic effects of multi-dose activated charcoal on the acute dichlorvos poisoning in rats
Li YUAN ; Nana WANG ; Heng DAI ; Zhenkun HAN ; Min ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2010;19(6):606-609
Objective To assess the therapeutic effects of activated charcoal on the acute dichlorvos poisoning in rats. Method Thirty male clean grade Wistar rats were randomly (random number) divided into three groups: control group (group A, n = 10), single dose activated charcoal group (group B, n = 10) and multi-dose activated charcoal (group C, n=10). The rats of group A were suffered from 35 mg/kg dichlorvos exposure by oral without activated charcoal and senna. The rats of group B received 35 mg/kg dichlorvos exposure by oral with 175 mg/kg activated charcoal given immediately after dichlorvos exposure and 35 mg/kg senna given half an hour later. In the group C, 35 mg/kg dichlorvos was given to rats by oral with 175 mg/kg activated charcoal given immediately after dichlorvos exposure and 35 mg/kg senna given half an hour later and then every four hours. Blood samples were collected from the carotid artery at different intervals after exposure. DDVP concentration and total blood acetyl-cholinesterase activity were detected. Differences in serum DDVP concentration, Cmax, AUC (0→∞ ), MRT and acetylcholinesterase among three groups were calculated by using ANOVA. Results Serum DDVP levels in single dose group and in multi-dose group were significantly different from those in control group (P < 0.05). The DDVP levels in multi-dose group were significantly different from those in single dose group 4 hours after exposure (P < 0.05). The AUC and Cmax in activated charcoal treatment groups were significantly different from those in control group (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in MRT among three groups. Fours hours after exposure to dichlorvos,the levels of serum acetylcholinesterase in rats of group B and group C were significantly different from that in rats of group A (P < 0.05), and there was no significant difference in acetylcholinesteras between group B and group C (P > 0.05). Another four hours later, no differences in acetylcholinesterase were found a-mong three groups (P > 0.05). Conclusions The peak concentrations of dichlorvos in blood are lower in group B and group C, and the blood acetylcholinesterase inhibition is quelled by activated charcoal. Therefore, the effects of multi - dose of activated charcoal is better than that of single dose of activated charcoal.
8.Effect of astaxanthin intervention on contrast-induced acute kidney injury in experimental rats
Jing CHEN ; Wenhua LI ; Nana LIU ; Yaren YU ; Di ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2015;31(8):604-609
Objective To explore the protective effect and mechanism of astaxanthin (AST) on the acute kidney injury induced by iohexol in rats.Method Thirty rats were randomly divided into five groups:control group (Ctrl);iohexol group (CM);astaxanthin group (AST,100 mg/kg),low astaxanthin dose group (LAST+CM,50 mg/kg) and high astaxanthin dose group (HAST+CM,100 mg/kg),6 in each group.The rats in AST,LAST+CM,HAST+CM groups were administrated with AST by oral gavages using an intubation needle for 10 consecutive days.The rats in Ctrl and CM groups rats in Ctrl,CM groups were given with dissolvant instead in equal volume.Except for the Ctrl and AST groups,on day 8,rats were given indomethacin,L-NAME and iohexol in their femoral vein under chloral hydrate anesthesia to build a contrast induced-nephropathy (CIN) model.At the end of the experiment (72 h after CIN induction),all rats were sacrificed.The Scr level,BUN level,renal histology,renal tissue activities in superoxide dismutase (SOD),catalase (CAT),glutathione peroxidase (GPx),Glutathione (GSH) and level of malondialdehyde (MDA) were performed.Apoptosis of renal cells was detected by Bcl-2,Bax and Caspase-3 p17 with Western blot.Results Compared with Ctrl group,the levels of Scr,BUN were significantly increased in CM group (all P < 0.01);while compared with CM group,the indicators were decreased in treatment groups (P < 0.01).Renal tubular structure damage,medulla congestion,loss of brush border,vacuolar degeneration,apoptosis and proteinaceous casts were observed in the CM group,and the renal injury scores were higher compared with Ctrl group (P < 0.05),however,administrated with AST could significantly improve the changes (P < 0.05).Oxidative stress indicators showed that MDA level were increased while SOD,GPx,GSH activities were significantly decreased at CM group (all P < 0.05),and the indicators above were ameliorated in treatment groups (all P < 0.05).Western blot showed that the expression of Bcl-2 was down-regulated while the Bax,Caspase 3 p17 was up-regulated respectively at CM group (P < 0.05),while the HAST+CM group could prevent the changes.Conclusions Iohexol can results in oxidative stress increased in kidney,which activate Caspase-3 p17 signal path,down-regulated Bcl-2 expression,up-regulated Bax expression respectively,and lead to cell apoptosis.AST can ameliorate the changes,especially with high AST dose,which suggest that the possible protection mechanism is by ameliorating oxidative stress and inhibiting apoptosis pathways.
9.5-Fluorouracil-loaded polylactic acid nanoparticles have a killing effect on gastric cancer cell lines in vitro
Xiaoli LI ; Min NIU ; Ming ZHANG ; Nana ZHANG ; Yao SHI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2015;(38):6179-6183
BACKGROUND:5-Fluorouracil occupies an important position in the treatment of gastric cancer, but its long-term use can easily induce adverse reactions such as myelosuppression and leukopenia. Polylactic acid and its copolymers have a higher biocompatibility, and their decomposer cannot gather in the body.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the in vitro cytotoxicity mechanism of 5-fluorouracil-loaded polylactic acid nanoparticles on gastric cancer cel lines.
METHODS:Ten mice were selected in this study. 5-fluorouracil-loaded polylactic acid nanoparticles (1×10-7, 1×10-6, 1×10-5, 1×10-4 mol/L) were prepared using ultrasonic emulsification method. Kiling effect of polylactic acid nanoparticles on gastric cancer cel lines in vitrowere detected. Then, the inhibition rate was calculated at different concentrations.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Under the transmission electron microscope, 5-fluorouracil-loaded polylactic acid nanoparticles had good shape and relatively evenly distributed with no adhesions. After drug administration, the drug concentration was 50% at 24 hours and 62.9% at 72 hours. After 48 hours co-culture with single 5-fluorouracil or 5-fluorouracil-loaded polylactic acid nanoparticles, the viability of gastric cancer cels showed a decrease trend with the increase of drug concentrations, and moreover, 5-fluorouracil-loaded polylactic acid nanoparticles had a better cel inhibition ability than the single 5-fluorouracil (P < 0.05). The IC50value of 5-fluorouracil-loaded polylactic acid nanoparticles was significantly lower than that of 5-fluorouracil (P < 0.05). These findings indicate that polylactic acid nanoparticles as good drug carriers have a strong drug loading capacity and increase drug concentration in the body, but cannot reduce the biological activity of 5-fluorouracil, which provide new ideas for the treatment of gastric cancer.
10.Expression of suppressors of cytokine signaling 1,suppressors of cytokine signaling 3 and changes in helper T cells,CD4 +CD25 +regulatory T cells in the peripheral blood of children with Kawasaki disease
Nana NIE ; Yi LIN ; Chenggang MAO ; Hongmin XI ; Zipu LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;(21):1652-1655
Objective To investigate the immunological pathogenesis of Kawasaki disease( KD)through examination of changes in the expression of suppressors of cytokine signaling 1(SOCS1)and SOCS3,helper T cells and CD4 + CD25 + regulatory T cells(CD4 + CD25 + Treg)in peripheral blood from children with acute KD. Methods Six-teen children[10 boys,6 girls,aged 1 - 2 years old,averaged(1. 6 ± 0. 3)years old]in the acute phase of KD(KD group),16 children[9 boys,7 girls,aged 1 - 3 years old,averaged(1. 5 ± 1. 1)years old]with pneumonia(pneumo-nia group)and 8 normal children[5 boys,3 girls,aged 1 - 5 years old,averaged(2. 0 ± 1. 1)years old]of the same age(normal control group)from the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University who were admitted from October 2012 to March 2013 were recruited. The mRNA levels of SOCS1 and SOCS3 in the T cells from peripheral blood were examined by way of reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction(RT - PCR). Interferon - γ( IFN - γ),interleukin - 4 (IL - 4)and CD4 + CD25 + Treg were quantified by means of fluorescence activated cell sorting(FACS). Results The expressions of SOCS1 and SOCS3,the percentage of IL - 4 T cells observed in the peripheral blood of the pneumonia group were similar to the normal control group(P ﹥ 0. 05),but significantly decreased in the percentage of INF - γ and the level of CD4 + CD25 + Treg(t = 3. 71,12. 81,all P ﹤ 0. 05). Compared to the normal control group and the pneumo-nia group,the expressions of SOCS1 and SOCS3,the percentage of INF - γ and IL - 4 T cells decreased significantly in the peripheral blood of the KD group(t = 2. 27,4. 48,17. 64,2. 73,2. 74,1. 25,2. 36,2. 59,all P ﹤0. 05 ). On the other hand,the level of CD4 + CD25 + Treg in the peripheral blood of the KD group was markedly lower than that in the normal control group(t =7. 70,P ﹤0. 05),but similar to the pneumonia group(P ﹥0. 05). Conclusions The function of helper T cells is inhibited in acute KD. The CD4 + CD25 + Treg may be involved in the immunological pathogenesis of KD.