1.Soybean isoflavone attenuates trans fatty acids-induced atherosclerosis in rats
Wei MI ; Qian ZHAO ; Sijie MI ; Wu LIAN ; Tala SHI
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2015;(1):7-11
Objective To observe the effects of soybean isoflavone in attenuating trans fatty acids-induced athero-sclerosis in rats .Methods The rats were randomly divided into normal diet group、trans fatty acids group、soybean isoflavone group and trans fatty acids +soybean isoflavone group .Research kit was used to test the amounts of TG , HDL,LDL and IL-6,TNF-αin rats'blood.Bovine aortic endothelial cells were cultured and divided into control group,trans fatty acids group and trans fatty acids group +soybean isoflavone group .Western blot was performed to test the NF-κB phosphorylation ,as well as to determine ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 protein contents in bovine aortic endo-thelial cells.Results Compared with normal diet group ,the amounts of TG,LDL,IL-6,TNF-αincreased evidently (P<0.05), whereas the amounts of HDL decreased evidently (P<0.05) in the rats'blood of trans fatty acids group . After the soybean isoflavone intervened ,the amounts of TG,LDL,IL-6,TNF-αall decreased (P<0.01), meanwhile the amounts of HDL increased significantly (P<0.01).Soybean isoflavone inhibited NF-κB phosphorylation induced by trans fatty acids ( P<0.01) .The high expression of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 induced by trans fatty acids was de-creased by soybean isoflavone when comparing with those in the control group ( P<0.01 ) .Conclusions Soybean isoflavone has a role in attenuating trans fatty acids trans fatty acids-induced atherosclerosis in rats .
2.Effects of nutritional intervention on the micronutrients metabolis m of radar operators
Yuangang SHI ; Mantian MI ; Na WEI
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2001;23(5):601-602
Objective To explore the metabolism of micronutri ents related to dark adaptation of radar operators through nutritional intervent ion. Methods A total of 34 male radar operators aged between 18 ~29 years old were randomly divided into control and experimental groups. The c ontrol group were on normal diet, and the experimental group received the supple ment of VA, Zn and Se in additional to normal diet. The experiment lasted 4 week s. The levels of serum VA, Zn and Se were measured before and after the experime nt. Results The levels of serum VA, Zn and Se in the experime ntal group were significantly higher than that in the control group after the experiment (P<0.01). Conclusion The supplement of VA, Zn an d Se for 4 weeks may elevate, the levels of serum VA, Zn and Se significantly (reached or surpassed normal levels) and suggests that VA, Zn and Se su pplementation may effectively enhance the dark adaptation of radar operators.
3.Clinical application of injectable calcium sulfate with vacuum mixing for grafting bone defects
Xiangchun CHEN ; Chuan MI ; Xuedong SHI
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(24):-
[Objective]To evaluate the operability and clinical efficacy of injectable calcium sulfate for grafting bone defects.[Method]From June 2004 to August 2005,22 cases with benign bone lesions were treated with curettage and grafting with injectable calcium sulfate bone graft substitute(minimally invasive injectable graft X3,MIIG X3).There were 13 male cases and 9 femal cases.Their average age was 34.6(ranged,4~55).All the 22 cases were followed-up from 23 months to 37 months,average 31.6 months.All cases took radiographic examination regularly after the operation to assess the absorption rate of MIIGX3 and the formation rate of new bone.[Result]This injectable calcium sulfate with vacuum mixing was easy to use,providing complete fill and bony strength instantly when grafting bone defects.According to the raeiographs,MIIGX3 was absorbed almost at the same rate as new bone ingrowth in 8 to 24 weeks.[Conclusion]MIIGX3 is convenient to graft bone defects with fewer complications,capable of absorbing almost at the same rate as replacement of new bone.It's one of the best bone graft substitutes for grafting bone defects induced by benign bone lesions.
4.Resection of pulmonary metastases of osteogenic sarcomas
Zhongtai MA ; Xuedong SHI ; Chuan MI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2000;0(11):-
Objective Through retrospective analysis of the thoracotomy of pulmonary metastases form osteogenic sarcomas in order to explore the related factors of prognosis and to improve the outcome of treatment.Methods From October1980to March2003,32cases with pulmonary metastases from sarcoma of bone were reviewed.62of thoractomy were performed for the patients,61of which were accomplished in the department of orthopaedics,and58operations were performed by the authors.There were32males and10females aging from11to61years with an average of 22.1years.The primary tumors of the patients were25oateosarcomas,3chondrosarcomas,2juxtacortical osteogenic sarcomas,and1each of fibrosarcoma and Ewings sarcoma.Of 32cases,21(65.6%)were treated with limb salvage,and11(34.4%)by am puta-tion.According to Enneking system,there wereⅡB in26andⅢB in5.25(78.1%)cases were bi lateral multiple metastases,6(18.8%)cases were unilateral solitary metastasis,and1(3.1%)case was unilateral mul tiple metastases.Most of the procedures of operation were local resection of the tumor ;however,only5cases underwent lobectomy.Results The postoperative complications included1case of severe bleeding cured by exploratory thoracotomy,2cases of lethal infections,and1case of atelectasis.Of 32cases,11sur -vived with out tumor at final follow-up.In25osteosarcoms,16were dead,2were lost from the follow-up;7cases of the other18cases that bilateral resections performed,were alive without tumor (38.9%)with a me di an survival time of 7years and3months.1each of Ewings sarcoma,paraosteal osteosarcoma and,chon-drosarco ma survived without tumor for 22years and5months,19years and3months,and13years and3months respectively.Conclusion Thoracotomy of pulmonary metastases of osteogenic sarcomas is an ef-fective method to salvage the patients life.The procedure of metastasectomy is local resection.The results al-so suggest that newadjurant chemotherapy is a important way to effect the condition of pulmonary metastases of osteogenic sarcomas.
5.Accuracy and utility of CT guided biopsy of bone lesion
Xuedong SHI ; Chuan MI ; Bing WANG
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(07):-
[Objective]To evaluate the accuracy and value of CT guided biopsy of bone lesion.[Method]A total of 137 cases of CT guided biopsy were analyzed,including 1 case of cervical vertebrae,22 cases of thoracic vertebrae,47 cases of lumbar vertebra,8 cases of sacrum,9 cases of pelvis,2 cases of scapula and 48 cases of extremities.The biopsies were completed in local anesthesia under CT guidance,using trephine needle or Tru-cut needle.[Result]The puncture accuracy was 100%,the general diagnostic accuracy was 89.0%(122/137),in which the diagnostic accuracies of metastasis lesion,primary bone tumor and benign lesion were 95.8%(46/48),85.7%(36/42)and 85.1%(40/47)respectively.[Conclusion]CT guided biopsy was a safe and accurate method with little trauma and complication,having great value in deciding treatment of bone lesions.
6.Correlation of porin genes loss with resistance to carbapenems in Klebsiella pneumoniae
Kun LI ; Weifeng SHI ; Yun JI ; Yuyue WANG ; Zuhuang MI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2011;4(3):144-148
Objective To investigate the molecular mechanism of Klebsiella pneumoniae resistant to carbapenem. Methods The minimal inhibitory concentrations ( MICs) of the antimicrobial agents were determined by E-test. The 23 β-lactamase genes and 2 porin genes were amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) , then the products were purified and their sequences were analyzed. Results The MICs of piperacillin, piperacillin/sulbactam, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, cefoperazone/sulbactam, cefotaxime, cefepime and aztreonam to 5 strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae were all higher than 128 μg/mL, and those of imipenem or meropenem were higher than 32 μg/mL. All isolates carried blaTEM-1 and blaDHA-1 genes. Deletion of ompK35 and ompK36 were observed in Kp01 and Kp03, and the deletion of ompK35 was also observed in Kp02 and Kp05. Base insertion of ompK36 occurred in Kp02, Kp04 and Kp05. Compared with GenBank (GU945384) , ompK35 gene mutations of G→C at base 465 and T → C at base 466 in Kp04 lead to Gln to His substitution at position 155 and Tyr to its substitution at position 156, and it might be a new subtype. Conclusion The production of DHA-1 β-lactamase combined with the loss of OmpK36 or OmpK35 in porin genes may contribute to high-level carbapenem resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae.
7.Relationship of the change of macular thickness and microstructure with visual acuity in eye with idiopathic epiretinal membrane
Lan, MI ; Shi-zhou, HUANG ; Hui, XIAO ; Xing, LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2013;(5):461-464
Background Traction of epiretinal membrane results in macular morphologic change and visual functional impairment in eye with idiopathic epiretinal membrane (IERM),therefore figuring out their relationship is helpful for evaluation of disease prognosis.Objective This study was to observe the morphological change of macula and microstructure,and analyze the relationship between retina thickness,integrity of cone outer segment tips (COST) line in fovea and visual acuity.Methods This was a retrospective case-observational study.Fifty-six consecutive cases diagnosed as IERM in Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center from March 2011 to December 2011 were enrolled in this study,and all the patients showed unilateral IERM with the normal fellow eyes.Sixteen patients were males and 40 were females,with a mean age of (61.05 ± 6.58) years old.Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) examination was performed on the eyes,and Macular Cube (512×128) and HD 5 Line program were selected.Mean retinal thickness of central area (<1 mm diameter),inner ring area (1-3 mm diameter) and outer ring area (>3-6 mm diameter) of macula and the status of COST line (intact or fractured) was recorded.Mean thickness of whole macular areas and the difference of foveal microstructure were compared,and the correlation between retinal thickness and visual acuity was analyzed using Pearson linear correlation analysis.Related parameters including age,visual acuity,retinal thickness were also compared between the continuous COST lines group and the fractured COST lines group by independent sample t test.Results The flatted or disappeared fovea was seen in IERM eyes on the SD-OCT image.Retinal thicknesses were (446±89)μm,(418±64)μm and (328±34)ttm in the central area,inner ring area and outer ring area of macula in the IERM eyes,exhibiting significant increasing in comparison with (250±22) μm,(319±17) μm and (279±17) μm in the normal fellow eyes (t=13.370,9.523,7.769,all P =0.000).Significantly negative correlations were found between the visual acuity and the central macular thickness,inner ring thickness or outer ring thickness (r=-0.686,-0.653,-0.417,P<0.05).In the IERM eyes,COST band was intact in 20 eyes and lack in 36 eyes.Compared with COST band intact group,aging,worse vision and increased retinal thickness were seen in the COST band absent group (t =2.109,P =0.039 ; t =-4.093,P =0.000 ; t =6.669,P=0.000;t=5.376,P=0.000;t=4.247,P=0.000).COST band was clear in all the normal fellow eyes on the SD-OCT image.Conclusions Increase of macular thickness and disruption of COST band reflect the visual function damage in IERM eye.Deficiency of COST band on OCT image seems to be an early indication of photoreceptor damage.Incomplete fovea COST band is often seen in older patients.
8.Cell death type of zebrafish lateral line hair cellsinduced by cisplatin
Xiaoxiao MI ; Xiaowen KONG ; Yuan LI ; Junping SHI
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2016;23(10):585-589
OBJECTIVE To explore cell death type of lateral line hair cellsinduced by cisplatin in zebrafish. METHODS Zebrafish larva were incubated in 1mM cisplatin solution for 6 hrs to induce about 90%lateral line hair cells loss. Time lapse imaging was used to detect the morphology of cisplatin-incubated hair cells in wildtypezebrafish pre-labelled by live dyes Bodipy TR C5-ceramide and Sytogreen 24. TUNEL assay and In situ anti-active Caspase-3 antibody staining were performed to detect nuclei fragmentation and Caspase-3 activity respectively. RESULTS Compared to control group, hair cells condensationand nuclei fragmentation (P<0.05) were detected in cisplatin-incubated group, and active Caspase-3 activity was also observed after cisplatin addition. CONCLUSION Cisplatinmay induced zebrafish lateral line hair cells loss by Caspase-3-dependent apoptotic pathway.
9.Effects of echinacoside on MPP(+)-induced mitochondrial fragmentation, mitophagy and cell apoptosis in SH-SY5Y cells.
Min ZHU ; Mi ZHOU ; Ying SHI ; Wenwei LI
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2012;10(12):1427-32
To observe the protective effect of echinacoside on mitochondrial fragmentation, mitophagy and cell apoptosis in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cell line exposed to 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP(+)).
10.Clinical analysis of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus in Xinjiang
Yamei SHI ; Cainan LUO ; Kelayi MI ; Lijun WU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2017;36(9):987-991
Objective To assess the clinical characteristics of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in the elderly in Xinjiang.Methods As a retrospective study,clinical date and laboratory test results were collected from 87 elderly SLE patients and 222 non-elderly SLE patients (age < 50 years) hospitalized in the People's Hospital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from January 2006 to July 2016.Results The female to maleratio was 5.7 ∶ 1.0 in the older-onset SLE group and the female to male ratio was 11.3 ∶ 1.0 in the younger-onset SLE group.Of the 13 patients with predisposing factors in the older-onset SLE group(14.9 %),11 had infection (12.6 %),whereas the 27 patients with predisposing factors in the younger-onset SLE group (12.2 %)had pregnancy,abortion or insolation,in addition to infection.Arthritis (63.2 %),weakness (40.2 %),malar rashes (36.8 %),anorexia(26.4 %),and shortness of breath(26.4 %) were common clinical manifestations in the olderonset SLE group.The incidence of anorexia in the older-onset SLE group was higher than that in the younger-onset SLE group(P<0.01),while the incidence of trichomadesis was lower in the older-onset SLE group than that in the younger-onset SLE group(P<0.01);Aminotransferase elevation,creatinine elevation and thrombocytopenia were more common in the older-onset SLE group than in the younger SLE group (P<0.05).Lower rates of positive anti-Smanti body and anti-Acl antibody were found in the older onset SLE group,compared with the younger-onset SLE group (P<0.05);Han older-onset SLE patients showed higher rates of oral ulcers than older-onset SLE patients of Uygur,Kazak or other ethnic minorities (P<0.05).There were no significant differences between Han and Uygur/Kazak patients in laboratory test results.Conclusions The proportion of male SLE patients in the elderly is higher than that in non-elderly SLE patients in Xinjiang.Also,elderly SLE patients are prone to oral ulcers but often do not show typical early clinical symptoms and have low levels of specific antibodies.Therefore,clinicians should pay particular attention to older onset SLE patients in order to reduce the rates of misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis.