1.Development and application of the method for the detection of human IL-6 mRNA
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1985;0(05):-
Objective:To develop and apply a method for real-time quantifying IL-6 mRNA.Methods:By Ficoll-Hypaque density gradient centrifugation, human peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMC) were isolated from whole blood treated with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid(EDTA). Total RNA extracted from the PBMC in trizol solution was reverse transcribed to cDNA, which used as templates for fluorecent real-time quantitative PCR amplification of IL-6. PCR system consists of IL-6 primer, SBY Green Ⅰ and so on.Results:The method is wide linear range, sensitive, specific, reproducible and simple.Conclusion:The method can accurately quantify IL-6 mRNA.
3.Study on the correlation between the level of serum uric acid and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein with sudden cardiac death of coronary artery disease
Hui ZOU ; Xiaojie LI ; Xin WANG ; Shengnan CAI
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2013;20(11):1604-1605
Objective To explore the correlation between the level of serum uric acid (UA) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP) with sudden cardiac death of coronary artery disease.Methods Clinical data of 80 patients with coronary artery disease were collected,and according to whether occurred coronary heart sudden cardiac death,the patients were divided into the observation group(coronary heart disease with sudden cardiac death group) and the control group(coronary heart disease with non-sudden death group),each group had 40 cases.The levels of serum UA,low-density hpoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C),blood sugar,hs-CRP of the two groups were detected and compared.Results The UA and hs-CRP levels of male and female in the observation group were (444.06 ±36.44.) μmol/L,(7.29 ± 0.57) mg/L,(399.25 ± 9.91) μmol/L,(6.56 ± 0.38) mg/L,respectively,which were significantly higher than those in the control group [(289.40 ± 25.78) μmol/L,(1.04 ± 0.11) mg/L,(209.90 ±29.87) μmol/L,(1.22 ± 0.31) mg/L] (t =-15.49,-47.71,-26.90,-47.92,all P < 0.01).There were no statistically significant differences in the levels of LDL-C and blood glucose between the same sex of the two groups(t =-1.34,-1.54,-1.06,-1.33,all P > 0.05).Conclusion The increased levels of serum UA and hs-CRP may be associate with sudden cardiac death of coronary artery disease.
4.Analysis of etiology and drug resistance of biliary infections.
Xin, WANG ; Qiu, LI ; Shengquan, ZOU ; Ziyong, SUN ; Feng, ZHU
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2004;24(6):591-2
The bile was collected from fro patients with biliary infections, with the bacterium isolated to study the sensitivity of each kind of the bacterium to several antibiotics in common use. Except G- bacterium, we also found some kinds of G+ bacterium in infection bile. G- bacterium were not sensitive to Clindamycin, G+ bacterium were sensitive to Ciprofloxacin. Escherichia coli, Xanthomonas maltophilia, Enterobacter cloacae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa were sensitive to Ampicillin. G+ bacterium were not sensitive to Azactam. Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus faecium, Enterobacter cloacae were not sensitive to Ceftazidime. Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus coagulase negative, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa were not sensitive to Ceftriaxone Sodium. We didn't found any bacterium resistance Imipenem. The possibility of the existence of G+ bacterium as well as drug resistance should be considered n patients with biliary infections. The value of susceptibility test should be respected to avoid drug abuse of antibiotics.
Anti-Bacterial Agents/*pharmacology
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Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use
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Cholecystitis/drug therapy
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Cholecystitis/*microbiology
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Drug Resistance, Bacterial
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Enterobacter aerogenes/drug effects
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Enterococcus faecalis/*drug effects
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Escherichia coli Infections/*drug therapy
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections/*drug therapy
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Klebsiella Infections/drug therapy
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Klebsiella pneumoniae/drug effects
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
5.Influence of circadian genes hClock and hBmal1 on the chemosensitivity of gastric cancer
Junmei SONG ; Wenping ZOU ; Xin HU ; Kang LIU ; Guangming LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2013;(20):1213-1216
Objective:To study the influernce of circadian genes hClock and hBmal1 on the chemosensitivity of SGC-7901 cells. Methods: SGC-7901 cells were cultivated under continuous darkness in vitro.The expression levels of the two main circadian genes hClock and hBmal1 at the different time were determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction(PCR). Docetaxel was administered at the peak and nadir time point respectively. The inhibition of SGC-7901 cell proliferation was measured using a CCK-8 kit. Result:The expression of circadian genes hClock and hBmal1 varied at different times, as shown by real-time PCR. The expression of circadian genes hClock and hBmal1 showed Phase oseillation. The maximum expression of hClock and hBmal1 mRNA was at 20:00. whereas their minimum expression was at 08:00. The inhibition ratio of docetaxel to SGC-7901 cells at the maximum expression of hClock and hBmal1 genes was lower than that at the minimum expression. Conclusion:Circadian Genes hClock and hBmal1 can reduce the drug sensitivity of SGC-7901 cell line to docetaxel in vitro.
6.Changes in expression of Ac-H3 and SIRT1 in dorsal root ganglions in a rat model of negative phenotype neuropathic pain
Xin HE ; Changsheng HUANG ; Yu ZOU ; Xiang LI ; Qulian GUO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2014;34(1):33-36
Objective To evaluate the changes in the expression of acetylated histone H3 (Ac-H3) and deacetylase silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1) in dorsal root ganglions in a rat model of negative phenotype neuropathic pain.Methods Forty-eight male Sprague-Dawley rats,weighing 250-300 g,were randomly divided into 2 groups (n =24 each):sham operation group (group S) and C-fiber dysfunction group (group CFD).The rats were anesthetized with 10% chloral hydrate 3 ml/kg.C-fiber dysfunction was induced by exposing sciatic nerve to 8% capsaicin for 30 min in group CFD.The thermal withdrawal latency (TWL) and mechanical withdrawal threshold (MWT) were measured before and on 1,3,7 and 14 days after CFD.Six rats were then sacrificed at each time and the lumbar segments (L5) of the dorsal root ganglions were removed for detection of SIRT1 mRNA expression (by RT-PCR) and Ac-H3 and SIRT1 protein expression (by Western blot).Results Compared with group S,TWL was significantly increased at 1,3,7 and 14 days after CFD,SIRT1 mRNA and protein expression was up-regulated and Ac-H3 expression was down-regulated at 3,7 and 14 days after CFD (P < 0.05),while no significant change was found in MWT at each time point in group CFD (P > 0.05).Conclusion The mechanism of negative phenotype neuropathic pain is related to up-regulation of deacetylase SIRT1 expression and decreased acetylation of histone H3 in rat dorsal root ganglions.
7.Effect of low-dose FK778 on the progression of chronic renal ailograft rejection in a rat model
Li-Xin WEI ; Gui-Yang SHU ; He-Qun ZOU ;
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2005;0(08):-
Objective To study the effect of low-dose FK778 in preventing chronic renal al- lograft rejection in rats.Methods The rat model of chronic renal allograft rejection was established by using micro-surgery technique.The recipients were divided into two groups.The recipients in the study group were treated with FK778 at a dose of 5mg?kg~(-1)?d~(-1)dissolved in carboxymethylcellulose by means of gavage and the controls were treated with carboxymethylcellulose.Urinary protein con- centrations were measured every 4 weeks for 24 weeks.On 24th week after operation,the rats were killed and the kidney grafts were taken out for histological and immunohistological examinations as well as quantitative real-time RT-PCR analysis.Results After 24 weeks of treatment,proteinuria, the severity of chronic rejection,glomeruIosclerosicytes and monocytes/macrophages in the study group were significantly milder than in control group.And the expression of TGF-?mRNA and PDGF-B mRNA was significantly reduced in the study group as compared with that in the control group.Conclusion Low-dose of FK778 might prevent the rats from chronic renal allograft rejection.
8.Research Status and Prospects of Lumbar Proprioception Test (review)
Binglin CHEN ; Jun ZOU ; Xin LI ; Jiabao GUO ; Xueqiang WANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2015;21(10):1182-1186
Lumbar dysfunction closely relates to the weakness or deficiency of lumbar proprioception, and accurate and comprehensive lumbar proprioception test is the important basis of training program formulation, efficacy assessment and prognostic evaluation. Comprehensive lumbar proprioception test includes position sense test, kinesthesia test and vibration sense test. It has been widely used in clinic at abroad, and is rich in test equipments and methods. Domestic research is still at the preliminary stage in this field, and is lack of accurate, objective and unified test methods. According to an overview of relevant literature, this article discussed the lumbar proprioception test methods, the influential factors and reliability of the test, finally, put forward the prospects about the research direction in this field.
9.Detection of drusen in patients with age-related macular degeneration by retro-mode imaging of F-10 confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy
Xin-Xin, SUN ; Sha, SUN ; Bai-Qing, SHI ; Zhe, LI ; Yun, ZOU ; Run-Hua, JIA
International Eye Science 2017;17(9):1723-1726
AIM:To discuss the application value of retro-mode imaging by F-10 confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscope (cSLO) for detecting drusen in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).METHODS:This was a retrospective case study.During the period of October 2015 to December 2016, 67 patients with unilateral AMD (67 affected eyes and 67 fellow eyes) were included in this study.All patients underwent color fundus photography, optical coherence tomography (OCT) and retro-mode imaging by F-10 cSLO.The features of drusen by color fundus photography, OCT and retro-mode imaging were comparatively observed in the affected eyes of patients with unilateral AMD.Positive numbers of drusen in the fellow eyes of patients with unilateral AMD detected by color fundus photography, OCT and retro-mode imaging were calculated and compared.RESULTS:Retro-mode imaging by F-10 cSLO gave easier to identify images of drusen than color fundus photography and OCT in the affected eyes of patients with unilateral AMD.In the fellow eyes of 67 patients with unilateral AMD, retro-mode imaging showed drusen in 56 cases(84%), color funds photography showed drusen in 36 cases(54%), OCT showed drusen in 48 cases(72%), the difference was statistically significant(χ2=14.31, P<0.05).The positive numbers of drusen detected by retro-mode imaging were significantly higher than color fundus photography, the difference was statistically significant(χ2=13.87, P′<0.0125).There was no statistically significant difference in the positive numbers of drusen detected by retro-mode imaging and OCT(χ2=2.75, P′>0.0125).CONCLUSION:Retro-mode imaging by F-10 cSLO provides a non-invasive technique and should be useful for detecting and monitoring drusen in AMD.
10.Analysis of the oral microbiota in twin children.
Qin DU ; Yan WANG ; Xin XU ; Yuqing LI ; Mingyun LI ; Jing ZOU ; Xuedong ZHOU
West China Journal of Stomatology 2014;32(2):182-185
OBJECTIVETo analyze the differences between the oral microbiota of monozygotic and dizygotic twins by polymerase chain reaction-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE).
METHODSA total of 20 pairs of twin children were included in this study, in which 10 pairs were monozygotic (MZ) twins, and 10 pairs were dizygotic (DZ) twins. Of the 20 pairs, 10 pairs of twins had primary dentition, and 10 pairs had mixed dentition; 17 children had caries, and 23 children had no caries. Genomic DNA was extracted from saliva samples. The 16s rRNA was amplified and analyzed by PCR-DGGE. The PCR-DGGE band number and Shannon index were calculated.
RESULTSCluster analysis showed high similarity in the oral bacterial community seen in co-twins. However, no significant difference was seen between MZ and DZ twins. In the primary dentition, the PCR-DGGE band number and Shannon index of children with caries (11.00 +/- 1.56, 1.05 +/- 0.36) were lower than those of children without caries (14.00 +/- 2.74, 1.44 +/- 0.37) (P < 0.05). In mixed dentition, the PCR-DGGE band number and Shannon index of children with caries (11.88 +/- 4.05, 1.18 +/- 0.36) were lower than those of children without caries (14.31 +/- 5.71, 1.28 +/- 0.47), but the differences were not statistically significant (P > 0.05).
CONCLUSIONEnvironmental factors may have a stronger effect on the constitution of oral microbiota in children compared with genetic factors. Children without caries may have a richer microbial diversity compared with children with caries.
Bacteria ; Child ; Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis ; Dental Caries ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Microbiota ; Mouth ; microbiology ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S ; Saliva ; Twins, Monozygotic