1.Ghrelin protects against hippocampal injury after global cerebral ischemia/reperfusion and regulate glutamic acid/γ-aminobutyric acid sensitive neuron discharge
Mengling ZHANG ; Xiangrong SUN ; Feifei GUO ; Yanling GONG ; Luo XU
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2016;28(5):455-459
Objective To observe the protective effect of ghrelin on hippocampal injury induced by global cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) and explore its effect mechanisms.Methods The male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into four groups,namely sham group,I/R group,normal saline (NS)+I/R group and Ghrelin+I/R group,with 42 rats in each group.The model of I/R was reproduced by clipping bilateral carotid artery of rats 15 minutes and then releasing them for 60 minutes.There were no challenges for rats in sham group,just exposed their carotid artery.Ghrelin+I/R group and NS+I/R group were challenged by injecting 1 μ.L ghrelin or NS into lateral ventricle before I/R.Some of brain tissue in the rats was harvested after experiment to determine the levels of malonaldehyele (MDA),myeloperoxidase (MPO) and glutathione (GSH) in hippocampus by using chemical colorimetry and observe infarct sizes and histopathology.Single extracellular neuron discharge in other rats was recorded to observe the activity of glutamic sensitive neurons (Glu-N) and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) sensitive neurons (GABA-N) in hippocampus CA1 region of rats suffered I/R.Results Compared with sham group,the levels of MDA and MPO in hippocampus of rats in the I/R group were raised markedly,the level of GSH was decreased significantly,the infarct sizes was increased significantly and pycnosis neurons were increased markedly.All sorts of indexes between NS+I/R group and I/R group showed no significantly statistical significance.Compared with NS+I/R group,the levels of MDA and MPO in hippocampus of rats in the Ghrelin+I/R group were decreased significantly [MDA (nmol/g):16.4 ± 4.2 vs.24.5 ± 6.7,MPO (nmol/g):6.4 ± 1.8 vs.10.2 ± 2.9,both P < 0.05],the activity of GSH was risen remarkably (μmol/g:2.65 ± 0.72 vs.1.66 ± 0.50,P < 0.05),the infarct sizes of hippocampus were reduced markedly [(43.9 ± 9.5)% vs.(77.0 ± 12.7)%,P < 0.01],the number of pycnosis neuron was reduced markedly (cells:36.2±4.5 vs.47.1 ±6.1,P < 0.01).The results of electrophysiology showed that the discharge frequency of Glu-N and GABA-N in hippocampus CA1 region of rats in I/R group increased markedly as compared with sham group,and no significant difference in the discharge frequency of Glu-N and GABA-N between NS+I/R group and I/R group.Compared with NS+I/R group,injected ghrelin could make the discharge frequency of Glu-N in hippocampus CA1 region of rats decreased markedly (Hz:3.81 ±0.67 vs.4.98±0.33 at ischemia,3.01 ±0.37 vs.3.77 ± 0.41 at reperfusion,both P < 0.05),and the discharge frequency of GABA-N increased markedly (Hz:5.62 ± 0.54 vs.3.62±0.39 at ischemia,4.81±0.48 vs.3.71±0.21 at reperfusion,both P < 0.05).Conclusion Ghrelin might protect hippocampal neuron after I/R iniury,and neuron excitability decrease might be related.
2.Application of MSCT in the evaluation of surgical operation for rectal cancer
Tong LU ; Hong YANG ; Qin ZHANG ; Ruina FAN ; Mengling XU ; Yulin GUO
Journal of Practical Radiology 2017;33(3):405-407,411
Objective To study the application value of MSCT in preoperative evaluation of rectal cancer before surgery.Methods Clinical materials of 146 patients with colonoscopy and clinical proved rectal cancer were recruited.MSCT were performed with plain and triphasic dynamic contrast enhancement before surgery.The value of MSCT was evaluated by comparing the results of pre-operative evaluation with the surgical results.Results 130 cases accepted surgical treatment:3 cases of transanal local excision,28 cases of Miles operation,3 cases of Hartmann operation,96 cases of Dixon.Preoperative evaluation of MSCT:33 cases of Miles,4 cases of Hartmann,88 cases of Dixon,5 cases of local excision of the anus.The accuracy on MSCT preoperative evaluation was 84.62%. MSCT preoperative evaluation consistency was consistent with postoperative outcome(k=0.653,χ2=225.352,P=0.000).Conclu-sion It is high accuracy for MSCT in preoperative evaluation of rectal cancer,and it can provide important significance for preopera-tive selection of surgical procedures.
3.Comprehensive therapy for infant vascular tumor associated with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon.
Xu MIAO ; OuYang TIANXIANG ; Xiao YAN ; Huang YINGYING ; Chen HUIPING ; Yu JIE ; Ma XIAORONG ; Zhao TINGHUI ; Chang MENGLING ; Lin JUN ; Liu JUN
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015;31(4):263-268
OBJECTIVETo summarize the management of infant vascular tumors with Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP) and to evaluate the effect of drug combined with sclerotherapy.
METHODSFrom Feb. 2007 to Nov. 2014, 25 cases with KMP, who underwent drug therapy combined with sclerotherapy, were retrospectively studied. Oral corticosteroids (2 mg/kg per day) was used as the first-line therapy on all of the patients and intravenous vincristine (1.5 mg/m2 every week) was added when the platelet counts didn't recover obviously after 2-3 weeks. After the recovery of the platelet counts, the patients were admitted for sclerotherapy (average, 4.56 sessions per case) with 100% alcohol (1-3 ml per session), Lauromacrogol (1.25-5 ml per session) and betamethasone (0.25-1 ml per session). All the patients were followed up for 42 months ( range, 9 months to 6.5 years). Therapeutic outcomes were assessed by evaluating platelet counts, size of lesion, function of trunk and limb.
RESULTSAll the 25 cases got obvious recovery in the platelet counts [average, (94.3 ± 18.5) x 10(9)/L] after drug therapy, of which 16 were treated by single oral corticosteroids for 4-7 weeks and 9 were treated by corticosteroids plus intravenous vincristine for 2-5 weeks. Meantime, 11 cases received platelet transfusions, of which 3 were coupled with gamma globulin intramuscularly. During the first admission, each of the 25 cases received 1-4 sessions of sclerotherapy (average, 2.6 sessions each case). One week after the sclerotherapy, the platelet counts returned to (167-312) x 10(9)/L (average, (258.5 ± 34.4) x 10(9)/L). The hemoglobin and blood coagulation function returned to normal within 1-5 weeks. Meanwhile the mental condition, appetite, body weight, sleeping were greatly improved. The size of the lesions decreased gradually after the combined therapy including 13 cases within 3-12 months and 13 cases within 13-36 months. Long term follow-up indicated that only 1 case need treatment for recurrent decrease of platelet counts, and all of the 25 cases kept the normal weight, height, immunity as well as the growing development.
CONCLUSIONSOral corticosteroids plus intravenous vincristine combined with sclerotherapy is a reliable management with high cure rate, short course and minor side-effect.
Administration, Oral ; Betamethasone ; administration & dosage ; Combined Modality Therapy ; methods ; Ethanol ; administration & dosage ; Glucocorticoids ; administration & dosage ; Humans ; Infant ; Injections, Intravenous ; Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome ; blood ; therapy ; Platelet Count ; Polyethylene Glycols ; administration & dosage ; Retrospective Studies ; Sclerotherapy ; methods ; Vincristine ; administration & dosage
4.Preliminary investigation on adenovirus-mediated transferrin receptor reporter gene in colorectal cancer cell MR imaging
Mengling XU ; Yifan WANG ; Hua HE ; Fabao GAO ; Yulin GUO
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2018;15(5):311-315
Objective To explore the best multiplicities of infection (MOI),the expression of the target gene and in vitro MR imaging of adenovirus vector-mediated transferrin receptor (TFRC) reporter gene transfection of human colorectal cancer Lovo cells.Methods Lovo cells were transfected with recombinant adenovirus (Ad-TFRC) at 5,10,50,100 MOI to determine the best MOI,and quantitative real-time PCR was performed to detect the eDNA of TFRC.The transfected cells were incubated in the culture medium including Tf-USPIO of various concentrations,and were observed by Prussian blue staining,then the cell viability was evaluated via Trypan blue staining.The labeled cells were scanned with 7.0T MR T2W,T2 map,T2* map sequences,and the signal intensities were analyzed.Results Ad-TFRC were successfully transfected into Lovo cells.The best MOI was 50,and the efficiency of infection was more than 90%.The relative expression amount of TFRC in transfected cells was higher than that in control Lovo cells by real-time quantitive PCR (P< 0.01).Prussian blue staining showed numerous blue iron particles in transfected cells when the best labeling concentration was 1.5 μg/ml.Trypan blue staining results of transfected Lovo cells and control Lovo cells was (93.80± 1.60)% and (95.10±2.30) %,respectively (P>0.05).MR imaging in vitro showed that compared with control Lovo cells,the signal intensity decreased on T2WI,T2 map and T2* map sequences in transfected Lovo cells (P<0.05).Conclusion TFRC reporter gene can be efficiently mediated by adenovirus for expression in Lovo cells.After magnetization labeling,7.0T MR imaging of Lovo cells can be successfully achieved in vitro.
5.The effect of roxithromycin on expressions of HDAC2 in smoking asthma mice
Hui XU ; Yuanrong DAI ; Danhong HU ; Mengling XIA
China Modern Doctor 2014;(30):1-3,6
Objective To explore the effect of roxithromycin on airway inflammation of smoking asthma though re-searching its effect on expressions of histone deacetylase-2(HDAC2)of cigarette smoking asthma mice. Methods Forty female SPF BALB/c mice were divided randomly into 4 groupscontrol group(C),asthma group(A),smoking asthma group(S)and Roxithromycin group(R). Established asthmatic and smoking asthma models with challenge of OVA and intervention with Roxithromycin. The change of pathematology in different groups were observed. The different cells counts of bronchoalveolar fluid (BALF) were analyzed. The level of HDAC2 in lung homogenate were measured by Western blot. Results The ratios of eosinophil (EOS) to the total cell numbers of BALF in group A and group S were significantly higher than that in group C (both P<0.01), while in group S the ratio of neutrophile (NEU) was higher than the group A (P<0.01). The ratios of EOS and NEU in group R was significantly decreased than these in group S(P<0.01). Western blot showed expressions of HDAC2 in group A and group S were significantly decreased than that in group C(both P<0.01),while the HDAC2 level of group S was lower than that of group A(P<0.01). The HDAC2 level of group R was higher than group S(P<0.01). Conclusion Roxithromycin can decrease the airway inflammation of cigarette smoking asthma mice via increasing the expression of HDAC2.
6.Application of Improved Deep Extreme Learning Machine in the Classification of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndromes of Lung Cancer
Xinyou ZHANG ; Huakang XU ; Xiaoling ZHOU ; Mengling LIU ; Xiuyun LI ; Yaming ZHANG ; Chunqiang ZHANG ; Liping TANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(6):2132-2139
Objective To use feature selection and Likert grading method to quantify the data of lung cancer medical records,to construct a deep extreme learning machine model optimized by the sparrow search algorithm,to classify and predict the syndrome types of traditional Chinese medicine medical record data of lung cancer,and to provide scientific and effective research on syndrome type classification of traditional Chinese medicine.means.Methods The medical records of 497 cases diagnosed with lung cancer from January 2015 to December 2021 were collected from the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,and 412 medical records were screened as the research objects.Syndromic factors of different syndromes were summarized by feature selection and feature importance ranking,and the syndrome factors were quantified by Likert grading method.Build a deep extreme learning machine optimized based on the sparrow search algorithm,and train and test the model.Finally,the model built in this paper is compared with other machine learning models according to three evaluation criteria.Results The average classification accuracy of the SSA-DELM model established in this paper was 88.44%,while the average accuracy of the support vector machine and Bayesian network was 83.39%and 84.53%,respectively.The recall rate and F1 value of the SSA-DELM model on the five syndrome types are mostly above 80%,which is also better than other traditional machine learning models.Conclusion The results of the study show that the use of feature selection combined with Likert grading method to quantify the lung cancer medical record data,compared with the 0-1 processing data,can show the characteristics of the data,improve the accuracy of the classification model,SSA-DELM new Compared with other traditional machine learning classification models,the model has better representation learning ability and learning speed.This model not only provides a scientific and technical means for the clinical treatment of lung cancer,but also provides a useful reference for the informatization and intelligent development of TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment.