1.Inhibition on proliferation of hepatoma HepG-2 cell treated with Curcumin combined with Glycyrrhetinic acid
Mingxiang CHANG ; Meimei WU ; Hangmin LI
Drug Evaluation Research 2017;40(1):42-47
Objective To study the inhibitory effect of Curcumin combined with Glycyrrhetinic acid on proliferation of HepG-2 cell,and probe the reasonability and scientificity of curcuma combined with glycyrrhiza.Methods The CCK-8 method was used to test the proliferation inhibition rate of HepG-2 cells after treated with Curcumin (10.00,5.00,2.50,and 1.25 μg/mL),Glycyrrhetinic acid (20.0,10.0,5.0,and 2.5 μg/mL) and Curcumin combined with Glycyrrhetinic acid in corresponding concentration for different time (8,16,or 24 h).Flow cytometry was used to detect the cell apoptosis and the cell cycle of HepG-2 cells after treated with Curcumin (5 μg/mL),Glycyrrhetinic acid (10 μg/mL) and Curcumin combined with Glycyrrhetinic acid in corresponding concentration for 24 h.Results Curcumin,Glycyrrhetinic acid and drug combination obviously inhibited the proliferation of HepG-2 cells in a time-and concentration-dependent manner,the effects of combination group was more stronger and showed additive effect or synergistic effect.The apoptosis rate of HepG-2 cells was significantly increased after treated with three groups of drug,combination group showed additive effect;Curcumin,Glycyrrhetinic acid and the drug combination showed significant G2 arrest.Conclusion Curcumin combined with Glycyrrhetinic acid has positive effect on inhabiting the proliferation and promoting apoptosis of HepG-2 cell.Curcuma combined with glycyrrhiza possess reasonability and scientificity.
2.The effect of air abrasion on dentin-resin adhesive system
Jin ZHANG ; Buling WU ; Yaqing ZHANG ; Xin LV ; Meimei CHEN
Journal of Practical Stomatology 1995;0(04):-
Objectives:To evaluate the adhesive effect of resin and dentin perpared by air abrasion. Methods:Dentin of 48 permanent molars was exposed and treated with ① air sand blasting+whole acid corrosion+Estet. X TM,② air sand blasting+SE BOND,③ air sand blasting+Esthet. X TM,④Turbine+whole acid corrosion+Esthet.X TM respectively with 12 samples in each group. Then resin adhesive was applied.Microtensile testing was used to examine the microtensile bond strength. SEM was used to observe the change of resin jags. Results:The microtensile bonding strength in group ①,②,③ and ④ was 27.96?1.42, 29.84?2.56,14.48?2.45 and 27.73?1.48 respectively (① vs ③,② vs ③ and ③ vs ④ P
3.Layer-by-layer assembled selenium containing mimic artificial blood vessels with catalyzing NO generation
Yandong LI ; Kai WANG ; Meimei KONG ; Wenjie WU ; Jun AN ; Siyuan CHEN ; Yanhang HONG ; Deling KONG ; Shufang WANG
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2011;34(4):193-196
ObjectiveA new style of artificial vessel scaffold was designed making the use of property of organoselenium catalyzing the releasing of Nitric oxide (NO). MethodsSelenium-containing catalyst organoselenium immobilized polyethyleneimine (SePEI) as polycation and polyglutamic acid (PGA) as polyanion were alternately coated onto the surface of polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofiber scaffolds obtained by electrospinning to form the blood vessel scaffold. Self-assembly was characterized by UV and atomic absorption qualitatively and quantitatively. Catalytic generation of NO from the NO donors- RSNOs was tested under the existence of reducing agent RSH. Biological properties were also evaluated. Results The NO release was relatively stable with no significant burst appeared, and still could be detected after 80 hours of catalyzing. The material was proved to show little cytotoxicity, and displayed significant effect in inhibiting of platelet aggregation through biological testing. Conclusion The new style of artificial vessel scaffold has good effect on improving the biological properties of materials.
4.Exploring the mechanism of action of curcumin in the treatment of silicosis based on network pharmacology and molecular docking
Zhijia WU ; Jiayun WU ; Yuanting LIANG ; Meimei ZHONG ; Wei WEI ; Yiru QIN ; Na ZHAO
China Occupational Medicine 2023;50(4):361-369
Objective To explore the mechanism of action of curcumin in the treatment of silicosis by network pharmacology combined with molecular docking technology. Methods The targets prediction network of curcumin in treating silicosis was established based on the collection of targets of curcumin and silicosis in multiple databases, cross-targets were submitted to the STRING database, and their connectivity was analyzed by Cytoscape software. Gene ontology (GO) function analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis were performed on the top 20 genes. The molecular docking was performed on the key targets to study the mechanism of action of curcumin in treating silicosis. Results A total of 311 targets related to curcumin, 270 targets related to silicosis, and 74 cross-targets were obtained from the databases. GO function analysis revealed 2 665 related pathways, and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis revealed 188 related pathways. Molecular docking results showed that curcumin had good binding ability with the targets of mitogen-activated protein kinase 3 (MAPK3), interleukin (IL) 6, serine/threonine kinase 1 (AKT1), vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA), signal transducer and activator of transcription 3, albumin, Jun proto-oncogene, tumor necrosis factor (TNF), IL1B, tumor protein p53, C-C motif chemokine ligand 2 and fibronectin 1. Conclusion The therapeutical effects of curcumin on silicosis were implemented through multi-targets and multi-pathways. Curcumin may play a role in the treatment of silicosis by binding to the core targets MAPK3, IL6, AKT1, VEGFA and TNF and regulating the MAPK, IL6, TNF, phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B and VEGF signaling pathways.
5.Three-dimensional power Doppler ultrasound in evaluation of endometrial receptivity in patients with intrauterine adhesions
Yunfei MA ; Lianfang DU ; Hongbo LI ; Yiyun WU ; Meimei ZHANG ; Ye QIANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2018;34(1):82-85
Objective To explore the value of transvaginal three-dimensional power Doppler ultrasound in evaluation of endometrial receptivity in patients with intrauterine adhesions.Methods Totally 43 patients with intrauterine adhesions confirmed by hysteroscopy were enrolled in this study.According to the hysteroscopy,the patients were divided into mild adhesion group (n=17),moderate adhesion group (n=18) and severe adhesion group (n=8).All the patients were examined with transvaginal three-dimensional power Doppler ultrasonography on the day of ovulation.Endometrial thickness (ED),endometrial volume (EV),endometrial vascular index (VI),endometrial flow index (FI) and endometrial vascular flow index (VFI) were compared among three groups.Results There was significant difference in EV among three groups (P<0.001).ED,VI and VFI were significantly different between the mild and severe adhesion groups,as well as between moderate and severe adhesion groups (all P<0.05).Conclusion Transvaginal three-dimensional power Doppler ultrasound provides a safe and noninvasive approach to assess endometrial receptivity of patients with intrauterine adhesions.EV has good predictive value on endometrial receptivity.
6.Changes of lung microbiome of acute respiratory distress syndrome before and after treatment under open airway
Peng ZHANG ; Yantang CHEN ; Weihao ZHENG ; Meimei WU ; Zhentao WU ; Yuting LU ; Shuang ZHANG ; Xin ZHANG ; Yanming HUANG
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2021;33(9):1063-1068
Objective:To analyze the differences and similarities of pre-treatment and post-treatment lung microbiome of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and find out the change rules of the lung microbiome in the progression of ARDS according to different prognosis.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted. Patients with ARDS caused by severe pneumonia admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) of Jiangmen Central Hospital from February 2019 to January 2020 were enrolled as the study subjects. The patients were divided into pre-treatment (ARDS-preT) group (24 cases), post-treatment survival (ARDS-poT-Survival) group (17 cases), and post-treatment death (ARDS-poT-Dead) group (7 cases). ICU patients with mild pulmonary infection and non-ARDS admitted to ICU during the same period were enrolled as control group (25 cases). The similarities and differences of lung microbiome in four groups were analyzed and compared, and the possible pathogenic bacteria (potential risk factors for death) and probiotics (potential survival and protective factors) related to death caused by ARDS were screened.Results:In terms of pathogenic microorganisms, the positive rates of Escherichia coli and Candida albicans in the ARDS-poT-Dead group were significantly higher than those in the ARDS-poT-Survival group [57.1% (4/7) vs. 5.9% (1/17) and 57.1% (4/7) vs. 0% (0/7), both P < 0.05]. In the screening of background bacteria, the decrease of bacteria in the ARDS-preT group compared with the ARDS-poT-Survival group, the ARDS-poT-Dead group compared with the ARDS-poT-Survival group, the ARDS-poT-Dead group compared with the control group, the reduced bacteria might be pulmonary probiotics (potential protective factor for ARDS). The screening result was Hydrobacter [ARDS-preT group vs. ARDS-poT-Survival group: 62.5% (15/24) vs. 94.1% (16/17); ARDS-poT-Dead group vs. ARDS-poT-Survival group: 14.3% (1/7) vs. 94.1% (16/17); ARDS-poT-Dead vs. control: 14.3% (1/7) vs. 96.0% (24/25), all P < 0.05]. In the screening of background bacteria, the increase of bacteria in the ARDS-poT-Dead group compared with the ARDS-preT group, the ARDS-poT-Dead group compared with the ARDS-poT-Survival group, the ARDS-poT-Dead group compared with the control group, and the increased bacteria might be potential pulmonary pathogen (potential risk factor for death of ARDS), which belonged to Enterobacteria: Edwardsiella, Enterobacteriaceae, Escherichia, Klebsiella, Kluyvera, Lelliottia, Pantoea, Raoultella. Conclusions:The results revealed the increase of Escherichia coli or Candida albicans in pulmonary pathogenic microorganisms, or the increase of Enterobacteria in background bacteria may be the risk factors for the death of ARDS. Additionally, background bacteria Hydrobacter probably is a protective factor for the survival of ARDS. Whether it can be used as a novel treatment for ARDS is worth further investigation.
7.The current status and influencing factors of compassion fatigue in clinical nurses
Meimei TIAN ; Lin FAN ; Yan SHI ; Xiaomei WEI ; Hui JIANG ; Yan WU ; Haiyan GU ; Lingling CHEN ; Jin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2018;53(1):76-82
Objective To investigate the current status and influencing factors of compassion fatigue in clinical nurses,and to provide theoretical references for prevention of nurse burnout and promotion of nurse retention.Methods Totally 992 clinical nurses from ten tertiary hospitals were enrolled through random cluster sampling to complete general information questionnaire,the Professional Quality of Life Scale (Pro-QOL-V),the Resilience Scale for Adults(RSA) and the Jefferson Scale of Empathy·Health Professionals(JSE-HP).Results The prevalence of moderate and high risk of secondary stress and burnout were 71.1%,73.2%,respectively;clinical nurses with work experience of 6 to 10 years presented the highest level of burnout(P<0.01);lower empathy and resilience,as well as adverse work environment were risk factors of compassion fatigue.Multiple regression analysis showed that the influencing factors of nurse burnout were compassion satisfaction,secondary stress,resilience,workload,recognition,empathy,and payment,which explained 70.5% of the total variance.Conclusion Secondary stress,burnout and compassion satisfaction in clinical nurses are influenced by nurses' empathy,resilience and work environment,and nursing administrators should pay attention to receiving recognition as positive predictors of burnout,except for workload and payment.
8.Mechanism of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells in improving insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic rats
Shenghui GUO ; Shiwei LIU ; Ruixue DUAN ; Meimei WANG ; Yaru WU ; Ying WEI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2020;28(2):93-100
Objective:To observe the therapeutic effects of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (HUC-MSCs) on insulin resistance, and to investigate the molecular mechanisms in T2DM rats.Methods:The T2DM rats were induced by a high fat and high glucose diet for 10 weeks combined with low-dose streptozocin. Four weeks after infusion of HUC-MSCs via tail vein of the rats, fasting blood glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol were measured. Intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test, intraperitoneal insulin tolerance test and hyperinsulinemic-euglycaemic clamp test were performed to evaluate the islet function and insulin resistance level of rats. The protein expression levels of lipid metabolism signal pathway adenine monophosphate activated protein kinase (AMPK) and acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACC) in liver tissue were detected by western blot.Results:Compared with the T2DM group, HUC-MSCs treatment can significantly reduce fasting blood glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol levels ( P<0.01), and the values of area under the curve of glucose tolerance and insulin tolerance ( P<0.05) in the T2DM+ HUC-MSCs group. Hyperinsulinemic-euglycaemic clamp test found that compared with the T2DM group, after HUC-MSCs treatment, the glucose infusion rate level was significantly higher in the T2DM+ HUC-MSCs group( P<0.01); Western blot showed that compared with the T2DM group, the ratio of p-AMPK to AMPK and p-ACC to ACC in liver tissues of T2DM+ HUC-MSCs group were significantly increased( P<0.01). Conclusion:Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells treatment may improve lipid metabolism and insulin resistance by activating AMPK/ACC signaling pathways in type 2 diabetic rats.
9.Analysis of visual scores of brain magnetic resonance imaging features of dementia with Lewy bodies
Hao LU ; Han ZHU ; Shuai LIU ; Jinghuan GAN ; Chen CAO ; Hao WU ; Meimei ZUO ; Xinjun SUO ; Yong JI
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2022;41(12):1441-1446
Objective:To assess the practical value of visual scores of magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)features in the diagnosis and classification of dementia with Lewy bodies(DLB).Methods:In this study, 102 DLB patients were prospectively recruited, with 102 cognitively normal elderly people as the normal control group(NC).All included subjects underwent MRI examinations and neuropsychological assessments.Based on the clinical dementia rating(CDR)scale, DLB patients were divided into a mild(CDR=1.0), a moderate(CDR=2.0)and a severe(CDR=3.0)group.The results of MRI were scored visually and the rating scales included medial temporal lobe atrophy(MTA), global cortical atrophy-frontal subscale(GCA-F), posterior cortical atrophy(PCA), white matter lesions(the Fazekas scale), cerebral microbleeds(CMBs), and the Evans Index(EI).Statistical differences were compared between the DLB and NC groups and between DLB patients with different degrees of cognitive impairment.Results:In terms of neuropsychology, the Mini-Mental State Examination(MMSE) score of the DLB group[16.0(11.0, 21.0)]was statistically significantly lower than that of the NC group[29.0(28.0, 30.0)]( Z=-12.31, P<0.001), the Montreal Cognitive Assessment(MoCA)score of the DLB group[9.5(6.0, 15.0)]was statistically significantly lower than that of the NC group[28.0(27.0, 29.0)]( Z=-12.40, P<0.001), and the Activities of Daily Living(ADL)score of the DLB group[32.0(23.8, 40.0)]was statistically significantly higher than that of the NC group[20.0(20.0, 20.0)]( Z=-11.98, P<0.001).The scores of all MRI visual assessment scales in DLB patients were statistically significantly higher than those in the NC group( P<0.001).There were significant differences in MTA scores between DLB patients with different degrees of cognitive impairment( P0<0.001).The MTA score of the mild group[1.0(1.0, 1.0)]was statistically significantly lower than that of the moderate group[2.0(1.0, 2.0)]( P1<0.001, P2<0.001); The MTA score of the moderate group[2.0(1.0, 2.0)]was statistically significantly lower than that of the severe group[2.0(2.0, 3.0)]( P1=0.003, P2=0.010). Conclusions:This study has for the first time after comprehensively evaluated the value of various visual scores in DLB diagnosis, MTA can be used to help diagnose DLB and distinguish the severity of DLB, providing a new supplemental tool for clinical diagnosis.
10.Clinical characteristics of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in the oldest old
Ruile FANG ; Qi LENG ; Yan WANG ; Meimei CHEN ; Yu CUI ; Xiaolin WU ; Yi JU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2023;22(8):790-795
Objective:To analyze the clinical characteristics of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in the oldest old.Method:The clinical data of elderly patients (≥60 years old) with BPPV diagnosed in the Clinical Center for Vertigo and Balance Disturbance of Capital Medical University between January 2019 and October 2021 was collected, including basic information, clinical symptoms in a structured medical history questionnaire and the time interval from the appearance of symptoms to medical consultation. According to the age, patients were divided into elderly group (60-74 years old) and the oldest old group (≥75 years old), and the demographic information, clinical symptoms and consultation time were compared between the two groups.Results:A total of 3 019 patients with BPPV were included in analysis; there were 415 patients in the oldest-old group with the age of (79.54±3.62) years, and 2 604 patients in the elderly group with the age of (65.59±3.88) years. The incidence of vertigo, dizziness or vertigo triggered by position changes of head or body, headache and autonomic symptoms in the eldest-old group were less common than that in the elderly group (all P<0.05). But hearing loss and other types of dizziness (unable to determine the nature of dizziness or vertigo, or without typical symptoms such as dizziness, balance disorders, or instability) were more common in the eldest-old group than those in the elderly group (all P<0.05). Among 3 019 patients, 1 137 had definite time from symptom onset to diagnosis (1 004 in the elderly group and 133 in the oldest-old group), the proportion of patients with the time from the onset to diagnosis>7 days in the oldest-old group was higher than that in the elderly group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:The oldest old patients with BPPV have more atypical symptoms than the younger elderly patients.