1.Influence of transcriptional factor Sp1 on expression of bile acids transporters MRP3 and MRP4
Kun CHEN ; Jin CHAI ; Xinchan FENG ; Ying CHENG ; Liangjun ZHANG ; Zhen HU ; Lanfang CHEN ; Wensheng CHEN ; Yonghong HE
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2016;25(7):469-472,473
Objective To investigate the influence of transcriptional factor Sp1 on expression of bile acids transporters MRP3 and MRP4 so as to perfect the regulatory mechanism of MRP3 and MRP4 expression.Methods Transformed Sp1-overexpression and Sp1 siRNA plas-mids to HepG2 cell and obtained the stably cells line.Then the expression levels of bile acids transporters MRP3 and MRP4 were measured by RT-qPCR,and the change of protein levels were detected by Western blot.Results The stably cells line Sp1-OE-HepG2 and Sp1siRNA-HepG2 were successfully transformed.The mRNA expression and protein levels of MRP3 and MRP4 were significantly increased in Sp1-OE-HepG2 cells,among which the mRNA expression of MRP3 mRNA increased 2.8 times,the protein levels of MRP3 increased 3.0 times,and the mRNA expression and protein levels of MRP4 increased 3.2 times and 2.5 times respectively.Conversely,the mRNA expression and protein levels of MRP3 and MRP4 were decreased in Sp1 siRNA-HepG2 cells,among which the mRNA expression of MRP3 mRNA de-creased 52%,the mRNA expression of MRP4 mRNA decreased 58%,the protein levels of MRP3 decreased 57%,and the protein levels of MRP4 decreased 60%.Conclusion Transcriptional factor Sp1 could regulate the expression of bile acids transporters MRP3 and MRP4 in HepG2 cells.
2.Effect of atorvastatin on blood lipid and carotid atherosclerosis in patients with hyperlipidemia and cerebral infarction
Zedong SANG ; Shuyong GE ; Yu LI ; Liangjun HE ; Qingyin WANG ; Manping CHEN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2018;39(9):1062-1064
Objective To investigate the effect of atorvastatin on blood lipid and carotid atherosclerosis in patients with hyperlipidemia and cerebral infarction.Methods 98 patients with hyperlipidemia and cerebral in-farction in our hospital from September 2014 to February 2017 were selected and divided into observation group(49 cases)and control group(49 cases)according to the random number table method.The control group was treated with conventional treatment,the observation group was treated with atorvastatin on the ba-sis of the control group.The two groups were treated for 4 weeks.The ADL score,NIHSS score,blood lipid index,carotid IM T and carotid plaque area were compared between the two groups before and after treatment. Results ADL score of the patients in the observation group after treatment higher was than the control group (t=12.7783,P<0.05),NIHSS score was lower than the control group(t=10.941,P<0.05);LDL-C,TC and TG levels after treatment in the observation group were than in the control group(t= 17.239,9.216, 9.800,P<0.05),while the HDL-C level was higher than the control group(t=7.683.P<0.05);the patients in the observation group were treated by carotid artery IM T and carotid plaque area was higher than that of the control group(t=8.919,6.344,P<0.05).Conclusion Atorvastatin can improve hyperlipidemia in pa-tients with cerebral infarction and carotid atherosclerosis,dyslipidemia,has the important research signifi-cance.
3.The value of magnetic resonance imaging of the mandibular nerve using a micro surface coil and three-dimensional double-echo steady-state with water excitation sequence
Guixun HONG ; Qianqian WANG ; Jianping CHU ; Li JIANG ; Zhuhao LI ; Shaofu HE ; Liangjun RAO ; Zhiyun YANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2018;52(6):421-425
Objective To explore the value of small surface coil combined with three-dimensional double-echo steady-state with water excitation (3D-DESS-WE) sequence in displaying mandibular nerves and their branches. Methods The maxillofacial regions of 52 volunteers were scanned unilaterally by a small surface coil combined with 3D-DESS-WE sequence. According to the Gray's anatomy atlas,MPR and CPR was done according to the anatomic position of mandibular nerve and the branches,the signal characteristics of the nerves and neighboring structures were analyzed. The displaying rate of the mandibular nerves and their branches were evaluated.The image quality and display of the nerve were subjectively scored. The signal intensity(SI) of the nerve and adjacent lateral pterygoid muscle were measured. The signal intensity ratio(SIR) of mandibular nerve/lateral pterygoid muscle (SIRN/M) was calculated. Results Compared with the muscles, the nerve showed iso-signal intensity. The subjective scores for all small coil 3D-DESS-WE images were 3.02 ± 0.82. The displaying rates of V3 trunk,anterior trunk,buccal nerve, posterior trunk,inferior alveolar nerve and lingual nerve were all 100%. V3 posterior trunk,inferior alveolar nerve and lingual nerve showed the best quality scores,which were all about 3 points,and the SIRN/M were about 1. The auricular temporal nerve and masseter muscle nerve were also basically satisfied. The displaying rate of mylohyoid muscle nerve,medial pterygoid nerve and lateral pterygoid nerve was low. Conclusion Small surface coil combine with 3D-DESS-WE sequence performed high-quality in mandibular nerves and their branches MR imaging using MPR,CPR post-processing technology,which are suitable for clinical application.
4.Arthroscopic anatomical medical patellofemoral ligament reconstruction to treat recurrent patellar dislocation.
Liangjun LI ; Ke CHOU ; Zhiyong HE ; Jianliang DENG ; Feng SHEN ; Guanghua LEI
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2015;40(11):1239-1245
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the procedure and efficacy of anatomical medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction for the treatment of recurrent patellar dislocation assisted with arthroscopy.
METHODS:
Between January, 2010 and December 2012, 13 patients with recurrent patellar dislocation, who underwent anatomical MPFL reconstruction and the grafts of operation, were all adopted with autograft semitendinosus. The patellar side used the modified double bone tunnels and the minimally invasive percutaneous grafts through double patellar bone tunnels, and then fixed in the femoral tunnel with absorbable interference screw. Follow-up included the records of the subjective feeling, patellar apprehension test, recurrent dislocation, CT evaluation of bone tunnel position and patellar tilt angle. Knee function was evaluated by the Lysholm score and Kujala score.
RESULTS:
Twelve patients were followed up for 36 months (range 24-60 months). All patients were satisfied with the treatment. No recurrent dislocation occurred. All the patients showed negative apprehension test. Two patients felt uncomfortable after excessive activity in the knee. Another 2 cases lost 10° flexion than the healthy knee. CT showed that the bone tunnel position were all well. The patellar tilt angle was decreased from 20.52°±1.48° preoperative to 13.52°±1.32° postoperative, with significant difference (t=14.88, P<0. 05); the Kujala score was improved from 55.2±4.51 preoperative to 93.8±3.87 postoperative, with significant difference (t=-36.238, P<0.05); and the Lysholm score was improved from 56.68±5.52 to 93.08±4.68, with significant difference (t=-33.382, P<0.05).
CONCLUSION
MPFL reconstruction assisted with arthroscopy is an effective surgical procedure for the treatment of recurrent patellar dislocation, which can improve the knee function with little trauma and complications.
Arthroscopy
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methods
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Bone Screws
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Femur
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Humans
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Knee Joint
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Patella
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Patellar Dislocation
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surgery
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Patellar Ligament
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surgery
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Postoperative Period
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
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Recurrence
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Transplantation, Autologous