1.Effects of CpG ODN on dendritic cells and its mechanisms
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2000;0(07):-
Oligodeoxynucleotide containing unmethylated cytosine phosphate-guanosine motif(CpG ODN) may induce high expression of CD80, CD86, CD83, HLA I and HLAⅡ molecules on dendritic cells(DC) and stimulate DC to produce high level of IL-6, IL-12, TNF-? and IFN-?. CpG ODN is demonstrated in vivo to be a very potent adjuvant for Th1 cells, regulating Th0 cells to develop toward Th1 cells. Its role for DC is characteristics of CpG ODN sequence specificity and species specificity. CpG ODN is, at present, considered as a pathogen associated molecular pattern which binds its specific receptor,Toll-like receptor 9,then functions through TLR/IL-1R signaling pathway. It may represent a new therapeutic drug for broad applications in infectious disease, autoimmune disease, allergy and cancer therapy.
2.Relationship between subjective well-being and behavioral inhibition/activation system of older adults
Yan WU ; Xing LI ; Yanzhang LI
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2014;23(12):1111-1114
Objective To explore the relationship between subjective well-being (SWB) and behavioral inhibition/activation system (BIS/BAS) of older adults.Methods Using cluster sampling method and convenient random sampling method respectively for older adults in the nursing home and living home,we got 185 older subjects; then using BIS/BAS scale and SWB scale to test 185 older adults by oral questionnaire interviews face to face.Results (1) The SWB average score was 27.39±10.96,the BIS average score was 11.29±4.30,the BAS average score was 32.96±9.13.The SWB of older adults had a significant difference between older adults in the nursing (29.81±9.91) and living home (25.09± 11.47) (t=-2.69,P<0.01).The negative experience of SWB had significant differences between older adults in the nursing (4.25±3.37) and living home (4.25±3.37) (t=3.58,P<0.01),and also between males (4.25±3.37) and females (5.91±3.83) (t=-1.96,P<0.05).The BAS fun seeking had a significant gender difference (t=2.05,P<0.05),which was higher in males (12.60±3.48) than in females (11.40±3.67).(2) BAS was positively correlated with SWB (r=0.40,P<0.01),and BIS was negatively correlated with SWB (r=-0.40,P<0.01).(3) The BAS drive could forecast the 19% variance of SWB.Conclusion BIS/BAS are correlated with SWB for older adults and the BAS drive is one of factors contributing to the SWB of older adults.
3.Effects of CpG ODN on dendritic cells in anti-hepatocarcinoma action
Yan LI ; Feiyue XING ; Ming LI
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2000;0(10):-
AIM: To study the effect of oligonucleotides containing unmethylated CpG motif (CpG ODN) on mouse bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) in anti-HcaF cytotoxicity. METHODS: BMDCs were stimulated by CpG ODN in combination with tumor antigen (TAg). The expression of CD80 on BMDC surface was analyzed by FCAS. Level of IL-12 (p70) in supernatants of BMDC culture was detected by ELISA. The proliferation of T cells was examined by MTT assay. Cytotoxicity of CTL induced by CpG ODN combining with TAg was detected by MTT assay. RESULTS: CpG ODN combining or not combining with TAg up-regulated the expression of CD80 on BMDC surface and stimulated BMDCs to produce a high level of IL-12. CpG ODN-activated BMDC promoted the proliferation of T cells. CTL induced by CpG ODN in combination with TAg appeared strong specific cytotoxicity on Hca-F cells. CONCLUSION: CpG ODN may effectively induce the functional maturation of mouse BMDC in vitro. CpG ODN in combination with TAg can enhance the anti-HcaF cytotoxicity of CTL. [
4.Relationship between depressive symptoms and frailty among middle-aged and elderly populations
XING Yuping ; XING Hui ; LI Miao ; GAO Yan
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(8):649-653
Objective:
To investigate the relationship between depressive symptoms and frailty among middle-aged and elderly populations, so as to provide insights into the early identification and prevention of frailty.
Methods:
Based on the 2018 database of China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), demographic information, lifestyle and self-rated health status were collected from people aged 50 years and older. Depression symptoms were evaluated using the Short Version of Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scales (CES-D-10), and the frailty status was evaluated using frailty index. The relationship between depressive symptoms and frailty among middle-aged and elderly populations were using a multivariable logistic regression model, and the dose-response relationship was analyzed using a restricted cubic spline model.
Results:
A total of 5 172 individuals were enrolled, including 2 495 males (48.24%) and 2 677 females (51.76%), with a median age of 63.00 (interquartile range, 12.00) years, a median CES-D-10 score of 7.00 (interquartile range, 9.00) scores. There were 1 560 participants (30.16%) detected with mild depressive symptoms, 360 participants (6.96%) detected with moderate to severe depressive symptoms. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that after adjusting for gender, age, educational level, marital status, smoking, alcohol consumption and self-rated health status, participants who had mild depressive symptoms (OR=4.226, 95%CI: 3.625-4.928) and moderate to severe depressive symptoms (OR=10.737, 95%CI: 8.259-13.958) had a higher risk of frailty. The restricted cubic spline model showed a nonlinear relationship between depressive symptoms and frailty among middle-aged and elderly populations. When the CES-D-10 scores were greater than 7, the risk of frailty increased with higher CES-D-10 scores.
Conclusion
The degree of depressive symptoms in middle-aged and elderly people is associated with frailty, and there is a nonlinear relationship between the two.
5.Protective effect of edaravone against renal ischemia/reperfusion injury and compared with ischemic postconditioning in rats.
Yan LI ; Anzhou XIA ; Shuhua XING
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2010;45(7):840-8
The aim of this study is to clarify whether edaravone postconditioning had protective effect against renal ischemia/reperfusion injury and to compare the protective effect between ischemic postconditioning and edaravone postconditioning. Rats were subjected to 45 min ischemia followed by 24 h reperfusion. The rats were randomly assigned to seven groups: a sham-operated control group, an ischemia/reperfusion group, an ischemic postconditioning group, a normal saline vehicle postconditioning group and an edaravone postconditioning (1, 3, and 6 mg x kg(-1)) group. Renal function was assessed by serum creatinine and BUN concentration, while histological damage of renal tissue was assessed with HE staining. MDA content and SOD activity of renal tissue were determined. TUNEL staining was performed to analyze the apoptosis of the tubular epithelial cells, the protein level of Bcl-2 and Bax in renal tissue was examined by Western blotting. Compared to the ischemia/reperfusion group, edaravone postconditioning significantly decreased serum creatinine and BUN concentration, and ameliorated histological damage of renal tissue. MDA was less after 24 h reperfusion in the edaravone postconditioning group than that in the ischemia/reperfusion group, consistent with an increase in SOD activity. In addition, edaravone postconditioning decreased TUNEL-positive cells and Bax expression, and increased Bcl-2 expression. Results detected in the edaravone postconditioning group showed no significant difference from the ischemic postconditioning group. Edaravone administered during the last 3 min of ischemia, prior to reperfusion induces a pharmacological postconditioning in vivo against renal ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats. This protection is similar to that observed with ischemic postconditioning.
7.Evaluation of application effect of nursing intervention on improvement of psychological behavior and quality of life for patients with Alzheimer disease
Yan YUAN ; Hongxia XING ; Jing LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2012;28(15):3-5
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of nursing interventions on improvement of psychological actions and quality of life of patients with Alzheimer disease. Methods50 patients with senile dementia diagnosed in our hospital were chosen.They were divided into the observation group and the control group with 25 patients in each group.All patients were taken with AD routine nursing care after admission.The observation group was taken with rehabilitation nursing interventions based on AD routine nursing care.The mini-mental state examination (MMSE)and the daily life ability scale (ADL)were used to evaluate the quality of life after nursing intervention. ResultsThe patients' MMSE score in the observation group was significantly higher than the control group,the difference was statistically significant.The ADL score of the observation group was significantly lower than the control group,the difference was statistically significant. ConclusionsThe use of integrated care intervention can significantly improve the cognitive function in AD patients,and improve daily living ability and quality of life significantly.
9.Expression and significance of CD147 and collagen Ⅳ in gastric carcinoma
Youquan LI ; Jun XING ; Zhengzheng YAN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2010;22(10):684-685
Objective To study the expression of CD147 and collagen Ⅳ protein in gastric carcinoma.Methods Immunohistochemical assay was used to detect the expression of CD147 and collagen Ⅳ protein in 119 cases of gastric carcinoma, 20 cases of normal gastric tissues, and the clinical data was analyzed.Results In 119 cases of gastric carcinoma, the positive expression of CD147 protein was 83.2 %(99/119), the positive expression of collagen Ⅳ protein was 31.9 %(38/119). The expression of CD147 and collagen Ⅳprotein had relationship with metastasis of lymph nodes,depth of invasion and clinical phases (P <0.05). There was negative significant correlation between the expression of CD147 and collagen Ⅳ protein in gastric carcinoma (P<0.01). Conclusion The expressions of CD147 and collagen Ⅳ protein may be used as one of the marks to study gastric carcinoma.
10.The protective effect of Danshen injection on children with recurrences of asthmatic bronchitis
Yan XING ; Yuhua ZHANG ; Li GAO
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2014;(6):439-441
Objective To study the therapeutic effect of Danshen injection combined with conventional therapy on children with recurrent asthmatic bronchitis. Methods A prospective study was conducted. Fifty-five children with asthmatic bronchitis admitted in People's Hospital of Henan Province from January 2012 to July 2014 were enrolled and randomly divided into a integrative Chinese and western medicine group(30 cases)and a conventional therapy group(25 cases);in the same period,18 healthy children having passed physical examinations were chosen as the healthy control group. In the conventional therapy group,rest,oxygen inspiration,anti-infection, fluid supplement and aerosol inhalation,etc. were given,while in the integrative Chinese and western medicine group,based on the similar conventional therapies,additionally Danshen injection 0.4 mL · kg-1 · d-1 was given,once per day for a total of 14 days. The wheezing remission time and the pulmonary rale extinction time were observed in the two patient groups,and the fractional exhaled nitric oxide(FeNO)content was investigated in the three groups. Results The wheezing remission time and the pulmonary rale extinction time of the integrative Chinese and western medicine group were obviously shortened compared with those in the conventional therapy group〔the wheezing remission time(days):2.3±0.8 vs. 5.2±1.1,the pulmonary rale extinction time(days):6.8±1.5 vs. 8.4±1.1,both P<0.01〕. The contents of FeNO in the integrative Chinese and western medicine group and the conventional therapy group before treatment were significantly higher than those in the healthy control group(×10-9:30.3±9.5,30.4±8.2 vs. 13.6±3.4,both P<0.01),but after treatment the FeNO levels of both patient groups were markedly lowered,and the degree of change in integrative Chinese and western medicine group was more significant(×10-9:18.6±4.7 vs. 24.0±6.8,P<0.01). Conclusion Danshen injection combined with conventional therapy can obviously down-regulate the FeNO content,alleviate the airway inflammation,effectively relieve the children recurrence of asthmatic bronchitis.