1.Clinical research of childhood hepatitis-associated aplastic anemia
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2015;22(9):603-606
Objective Hepatitis-associated aplastic anemia( HAAA) is a rare and severe disease that can be fatal,if left untreated. In the childhood,it is a syndrome in which marrow failure follows the develop-ment of hepatitis. The aim of this study was to summary clinical characteristic of children with HAAA. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the hospital records of 7 children with HAAA from 2001 to 2010,and summarized and classified the clinical features of HAAA,the laboratory characteristics in 7 patients with com-bined aplastic anemia and severe hepatits,the immune status of those patients,the pathogen of those patients and the results of treatment. Results The average age of patients was 11. 1 years old(8~14 years old). The clinical features were similar in all cases. The early stage of disease,all the children had markedly elevated liver enzyme levels and peripheral blood count was normal. After symptomatic treatment,the hepatic function began to recover but appeared pancytopenia. Bone marrow biopy showed hypoplasia. The median time from onset of hepatic symptoms until diagnosis of aplasic anemia was 43. 3 days. All the children had immune dis-order. Only one boy showed parovirus B19-IgM positive and another girl was diagnosed as acute HAV hepati-tis,the pathogen results of other children were negative. All the patients were treated by immunosuppressive therapy,one patient gave up due to some reasons and others had completed remission. Conclusion HAAA is a life-threatening hematologic disorder in which an episode of hepatitis precedes AA by a period of weeks or months. Characteristically,the HAAA syndrome is more prevalent among young men. It is reported that it is in a higher frequency of patients with non-A,non-B hepatitis. Clincal features and experimental results strong-ly suggest a central role for an immune-mediated pathogenesis. The main treatment is immunosuppressive therapy,which include hormone,antithymocyte glubulin and cyclosporine.
2.Literature Analysis of ADR Induced by Yishen Juanbi Pill
Qingping LIU ; Junwei SUN ; Nan LI ; Yufeng HAN ; Changsong LIN
China Pharmacy 2017;28(5):618-619,620
OBJECTIVE:To offer the literature basis for clinical safe drug use by literature research about ADR induced by Yishen juanbi pill. METHODS:Using“Yishen juanbi pill”as searching word,related literatures about ADR induced by Yishen juanbi pill were collected from CNKI,and then the occurrence of ADR was summarized and analyzed. RESULTS:A total of 15 literatures were included,involving 58 patients. Primary disease were mainly rheumatoid arthritis (28 cases,48.28%);organs/systems involved in ADR were digestive system (77 cases, 76.24%). Main clinical manifestations were epigastric discomfort, pernicious vomiting,diarrhea,etc. No obvious ADR was found. ADR-inducing dose was mainly 8 g,tid(47 cases,92.16%);ADR-inducing drug combination were two-drug combination (33 cases,56.90%). Fifty-eighe cases of ADR were recovered after treatment,and main treatment was drug withdrawal or symptomatic treatment. CONCLUSIONS:Although Yishen juanbi pill may induce ADR,those ADR can disappear spontaneously after drug withdrawal or the symptoms are recovered after symptomatic treatment. Yishen juanbi pill is a relatively safe Chinese patent medicine of anti-inflammatory,but ADR monitoring should be strengthened during application.
3.The protective effect and mechanism of TLR2 on permeability of intestinal epithelial barrier
Nan LIN ; Lingfen XU ; Xu TENG ; Mei SUN
International Journal of Pediatrics 2016;43(6):484-487,501
Objective Intestinal epithelial barrier damage is closely related to a variety of gastrointestinal disease,how to maintain its function effectively is the key to treat all these diseases.This research attempts to explore the protective effect and its mechanism of toll-like receptor 2 (Toll-like receptor,TLR2)on permeability of intestinal epithelial barrier by experiments in vitro,to lay a foundation for new treatment methods.Methods We cultured non-transfected Caco-2 cells,TLR2-deficiency Caco-2 cells,TLR2-overexpressed Caco-2 cells in normal control group until the 21 st d,then tested transepithelial electrical resistance(TEER) which reacts the permeability of epithelial barrier.We cultured 3 types of cells in inflammation group until the 19th d treated with 10 ng/ml IL-1 beta for 48 h,then tested TEER values at the 21st d.We treated 3 types of cells in inhibition group with PI3K/Akt pathway inhibitor for 1h befor IL-1 beta,then tested TEER values at the 21st d.Results TEER value of TLR2-deficiency Caco-2 cell monolayer significantly reduced (P < 0.01),whereas TEER value of TLR2-overexpressed Caco-2 monolayer raised,but without statistically significant.TLR2 can prevent IL-1 beta caused TEER decreasing (P < 0.01),but the effect disappeared after given PI3K/Akt pathway inhibitor.Conclusion TLR2 can regulate the permeability of intestinal epithelial barrier.In addition,TLR2 can protect permeability increasing caused by inflammation,this effect mediated by PI3 K/Akt pathway.
4.Strategies of surgical approaches of local resection for mid-lower rectal tumors and pelvic floor neoplasia
Junjie XING ; Jianjun GAO ; Yiqian LUO ; Nan LIN ; Gang SUN
International Journal of Surgery 2013;40(11):748-751
Objective To investigate the strategies of surgical approaches,indications and surgical techniques of local resection for mid-lower rectal tumors and pelvic floor neoplasia.Methods Clinical data of 122 patients underwent local resection for mid-lower rectal tumors pelvic floor neoplasia between July 2004 and July 2008 were analyzed retrospectively.Results Transanal,transsacral,transsphincteric local resection was respectively performed in 45,and 32,and 45 patients.Pathological examination proved that benign tumors were account for 81 cases,pelvic floor neoplasia 16 cases,malignant tumors 25 cases.The masses were 5.6 cm(0 to 12 cm) apart from the anal border,and the mean tumors' diameter was 4.2 cm (0.5 to 11 cm).No case was diagnosed with positive margins upon final pathology of resected specimens.The rate of postoperative complications of transanal,transsacral,transsphincteric approaches was 8.9% (4/45),18.8% (6/32),20.0% (9/45),respectively.The recurrence of transanal,transsacral,transsphincteric approaches was 6.7% (3/45),9.4% (3/32),4.4% (2/45),respectively.Conclusions The three approaches for patients suffering from mid-lower rectal tumors and pelvic floor neoplasia have respectively advantages.Transsphincteric approach is the most useful methods,but with more postoperative complications,so it need more surgical techniques.
5.The effects of IL-1 beta on intestinal epithelial barrier permeability
Nan LIN ; Xu TENG ; Lingfen XU ; Mei SUN
International Journal of Pediatrics 2016;43(5):409-412
Objective Inflammatory bowel disease is an important chronic gastrointestinal disease of childhood and adolescence.Intestinal mucosa barrier damage plays an important role in its pathogenesis.This study attempts to use IL-1β stimulating Caco-2 cell monolayer simulates inflammatory intestinal epithelial barrier in vitro,provides the basis for studying the pathogenesis and treatment of IBD.Methods Caco-2 cells were cultivated in vitro until the 21st day to simulate intestinal epithelial cell monolayer barrier.The cells of inflammation group one were disposed with IL-1β for 2 h since the 5th day and detected TEER every other day until the 21st day.The cells of inflammation group two were disposed with IL-1 β at the 18th day for 0,12,24,48,72h, and detected TEER respectively.Normal control group cells were cultured with common medium and detected TEER at the corresponding time point.Results The TEER of Caco-2 cells gradually increased from the 5th to 15th days,reached 600Ω·cm2 in the 15th day of a plateau until to the 21st day.Since the 5th day,the TEER of inflammation group one were all lower than normal group,and still to the 21st day < 500Ω·cm2.Inflammation group two shows the time dependence TEER gradually reduce,peaked at 48 hours,then a slight increase in 72 hours.Conclusion The Caco-2 cells cultured for 2 ~ 3 weeks can form intestinal epithelial monolayer barrier with polarity,then treated with IL-1 β can manufacture inflammatory intestinal epithelial barrier model in vitro.
6.FUT8 siRNA inhibits the activation of transforming growth factor β-Smad2/3 signaling pathway in renal tubular epithelial cells
Dapeng WANG ; Hongli LIN ; Cui DONG ; Nan SHEN ; Yanling SUN ; Hua XIE ; Changqing YU ; Nan WANG ; Lujuan SHAN
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2011;27(10):763-768
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of FUT8-siRNA on transforming growth factor β (TGF-β)-Smad2/3 signalling pathway in renal tubular epithelial cells.MethodsHK-2 cells were divided into six groups:normal group,negative control group,TGF-β1 group,TGF-β1 with FUT8 interference group,TGF-β1 with negative control group,FUT8 interference group.RNAi was performed to silence the expression of FUT8 gene,then immunofluorescent analysis was used to detect the expression of core fucose in the HK-2,immunoprecipitation and lectin blotting were performed to detect the core fucosylation of TGF-βR Ⅱ and ALK-5,and detect the change of Smad2/3 and p-Smad2/3 in HK-2 cells after FUT8 gene was silenced.ResultsCompared with the normal and negative control group,incubation with 5 μg/L TGF-β1 for 48 h could significantly up-regulate the core fucosylation of HK-2 cells,enhance the protein expression of TGF-βR Ⅱ and ALK-5 (P<0.05),markedly increase the expression level of p-Smad 2/3 (P<0.05) and cause it to nuclear translocation in HK-2 cells.While FUT8siRNA could inhibit the above up-regulation of TGF-βR Ⅱ and ALK-5(P<0.05),suppress the increase of p-Smad 2/3(P<0.05) and its nuclear translocation without disturbing the protein expression of TGF-βR Ⅱ and ALK-5.Conclusion FUT8-catalized core fucosylation of TGF-βR Ⅱ and ALK-5 is needed to fulfill their functions,and blocking core fucosylation of TGF-βR Ⅱ and ALK-5 leads to the inhibition of TGF-β-Smad2/3signalling pathway in HK-2 cells.
7.Effect of Gui-Zhi Fu-Ling Capsule on Endometriosis Rat Model
Lan SUN ; Jiachun LI ; Nan LIN ; Yaozhong LYU ; Jun ZHOU ; Zhenzhong WANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;(6):1401-1405
This study was aimed to observe the therapeutic effect onendometritis rat model by Gui-Zhi Fu-Ling (GZFL) capsuleand its mechanism. Endometritis rat model was replicated. After 15 days, rats were randomly divided into six groups, which were the sham operation group, model group, lowdosage (0.5 g·kg-1) of GZFL capsule group, middle dosage (1.0 g·kg-1) of GZFL capsule group, large dosage (2.0 g·kg-1) of GZFL capsule group, and Fu-Ke Qian-Jin (FKQJ) capsule (1.2 g·kg-1) group. After 28-day intragastric administration of medication, pathological changes of endometrium were observed. The contents of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-10 (IL-10) were determined in blood serum.The expression of TGF-β1 in endometritis rats were measured by immunohistochemistry. The results showed that GZFL capsule canobviously alleviate the pathologi-cal damage of endometrium in rat model. In comparison with sham operation group, the serum IL-10 content in the model group was significantly decreased, contents of MCP-1and IL-1β were significantly elevated; the TGF-β1 pro-tein expression was significantly elevatedin the uterus tissues. After the treatment of GZFL capsule, compared with the model group, the serum IL-10 was obviously elevated in the treatment group. The contents of MCP-1 and IL-1βwere obviously decreased. The expression of TGF-β1 in the uterus tissues was obviously decreased. It was concluded that GZFL capsule had treatment effect on endometritis. The mechanism may be related to the regulation of inflam-matory cytokines.
8.Creative Thinking of Deaf Children and its Related Factors
Liang YU ; Yueji SUN ; Nan YAN ; Yuan LIN ; Qian LI ; Siying WAN ; Mingming XUN
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2009;23(11):824-827,831
Objective:To explore the difference in creative thinking and the related factors between deaf children and normal children.Methods:Observation group(n=122)with the hearing disability students were selected from 4 special education schools.Control group(n=122)was come from 2 ordinary primary schools and 2 ordinary middle schools.The two groups were given both the New Creativity Test and the Combined Raven's Test.Results:(1)Deaf children got lower scores than normal children in verbal fluency[(7.76±0.75)vs.(12.98±0.59),P<0.001],verbal flexibility[(4.28±0.33)vs.(7.87±0.28),P<0.001],verbal originality [(7.16±0.89)vs.(11.35±0.72),P<0.001],figural flexibility[(9.69±0.35)vs.(11.10±0.31),P=0.003]and IQ[(101.05±1.196)vs.(105.01±1.102),P=0.030].Deaf children got higher scores than normal children in figural elaboration[(3.24±0.40)vs.(1.96±0.22),P=0.006].There was no significant difference in fluency and originality of figural task between the two groups.(2)Deaf children's scores of verbal fluency and verbal originality were positively correlated with their age(β=0.310,0.301;Ps<0.01).Deaf children's scores of verbal flexibility were positively correlated with length of bilingual education(β=0.308,P<0.001).Deaf children's scores of figural fluency,figural flexibility,figural originalityand figural elaboration were correlated positively with their age of sign language(β=0.321,0.308,0.228,0.456;Ps<0.05).Conclusions:(1)Deaf children are lower than normal children in verbal fluency,verbal flexibility,verbal originality,figural flexibility,and are higher in figural elaboration.There is no difference in figural fluency and originality between them.(2)Sign language is a major related factor to deaf children's figural creative thinking.
9.Effect of hyperacute intensive antihypertensive treatment on the prognosis of intracerebral hemorrhage in basal ganglia region
Yan GUO ; Haiyang WANG ; Cuihong ZHANG ; Ya′nan LIN ; Yu WANG ; Xiaopei SUN ;
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2016;13(10):516-521
Objective To investigate the effect of hyperacute intensive antihypertensive treatment on the prognosis of intracerebral hemorrhage in basal ganglia region. Methods From January 2013 to December 2015,100 patients with intracerebral hematoma in basal ganglia region (onset ≤3 h)at the Neurological Intensive Care Unit,the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University were enrolled prospectively. They all randomly received the intensive antihypertensive or standard antihypertensive treatment voluntarily. They were divided into either an intensive antihypertensive group or a standard antihypertensive group according to the random number table (n = 50 in each group). Within 1 h after beginning to treatment,the target systolic blood pressure was controlled in 130 -140 mmHg in the intensive antihypertensive group,the target systolic blood pressure was controlled in 160 -180 mmHg in the standard antihypertensive group,and the target systolic blood pressure was maintained respectively in the following 7 d. Head CT was performed gain at 24 h after treatment. The intracranial hematoma expansion was evaluated. The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)and the modified Rankin scale (mRS)were used to
evaluate their prognoses. The differences of the cumulative mortality in both groups were compared at the same time. Results The incidences of hematoma expansion of the intensive antihypertensive group and the standard antihypertensive group were 12. 0% (6/ 50)and 30. 0% (15/ 50)respectively. There was significant difference between the 2 groups (χ2 = 4. 882,P = 0. 027). There were no significant differences in NIHSS scores within or between both groups at each time points (all P > 0. 05). They were followed up for 90 d,no adverse events occurred in both groups. The favorable prognosis rates of the neurological function were 36. 0% (18 / 50)and 18. 0% (9 / 50)respectively in the intensive antihypertensive group and the standard antihypertensive group. There was significant difference between the 2 groups (χ2 = 0. 411,P =0. 043). Kaplan-Meier curves showed that the cumulative mortality at 24 h,within 7 d and 90 d in the intensive antihypertensive group and the standard antihypertensive group were 4. 0% (2 / 50),6. 0%(3 / 50),and 10. 0% (5 / 50),respectively,those of the standard antihypertensive group were 10. 0%(5 / 50),24. 0%(12 / 50),and 30. 0%(15 / 50),respectively. The results of Log-rank test found that there was significant difference in cumulative mortality between the 2 groups (χ2 =6.280,P =0.012). Conclusions The intensive antihypertensive treatment in the hyperacute cerebral hemorrhage is safe and feasible in basal ganglia region. It contributes to improve prognosis of neurological function,and reduce the incidence of hematoma expansion and the 90 d cumulative mortality.
10.Change of TGF-β receptor subtype expression in the kidney of rats with unilateral ureteral obstruction
Nan SHEN ; Hongli LIN ; Weidong WANG ; Hua XIE ; Yanling SUN ; Dapeng WANG ; Wei XING
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2011;27(10):752-757
ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of TGF-β receptor subtypes expression and their downstream signaling Smad proteins on rat renal interstitial fibrosis induced by unilateral ureteral obstruction(UUO).MethodsA total of 90 rats were randomly divided into three groups:normal control(CON),sham operation (SOR) and UUO group,and sacrificed 1,3,7,14 and 21 days after operation.Serum creatinine and urea nitrogen were detected to assess renal function.PAS and Masson staining were performed to observe histological damage in the kidneys.Quantitative RT-PCR was used to define expression of mRNA encoding TGF-β receptor subtypes and their downstream signaling Smad proteins in kidney tubular cells.Real-time PCR,Western blotting and immunofluorescence were used to monitor the time-related expression of the TGF-β receptor subtypes and their downstream signaling Smad proteins in kidney.ResultsCompared with the CON group,serum creatinine and urea nitrogen in UUO groups increased at day 3 after operation (P<0.05) and reached their peak 21 days after operation (P<0.01).Obvious inflammatory cell infiltration was observed in UUO group 3 days after operation,while renal tubular atrophy and renal interstitial fibrosis were observed in UUO group14 days after operation.The mRNA expressions of ALK-5,ALK-7 and TGF-βR Ⅱ increased significantly in UUO group 3 days after operation (all P<0.05) and reached their peaks 14 days after operation (all P<0.01).The mRNA expression of ALK-6 decreased significantly in UUO group 3 days after operation(P<0.05) and reached its lowest level 14 days after operation (P<0.01).The changes in the protein level of those receptors were consistent with their mRNA expressions.The protein expressions of Smad2/3 and p-Smad2/3 increased significantly in UUO group at day 3(all P<0.05) and reached their peak at day 14 after operation(all P<0.01).ConclusionExpressions of TGF-β receptor subtypes ALK-5,ALK-6,ALK-7,TGF-βR Ⅱ and their downstream signaling Smad2 and Smad3 proteins may influence the progress of renal interstitial fibrosis,tubular atrophy and inflammatory cell infiltration in UUO model rats.