1.Curative Effect Observation of Ginkgo Biloba Extract on Back Chapped Skin Model in Rats
Ge SHAO ; Ying CHEN ; Mingjie PAN
China Pharmacist 2016;19(4):656-659
Objective:To determine the curative effect of Ginkgo Biloba extract on the back chapped skin in SD rats. Methods:Totally 60 SD rats were randomly divided into 6 groups with 10 rats in each. One group was the blank control group, while the other five groups with the same back chapped skin were respectively treated with different therapy regimen, namely one group was the model group without any treatment, one group was urea group treated with the commercially available urea, and the last three groups were re-spectively treated with Ginkgo Biloba extract at the dose of 5%, 1% and 0. 2%. The pathological tissue was observed after HE stai-ning, and the content of hydroxyproline ( Hyp) in skin was determined by alkaline hydrolysis. Results:The skin lesion and the score of pathological section were studied and the content of Hyp in the damaged skin was determined. The comprehensive score for the groups was 0, 13. 2, 7. 4, 11. 0, 5. 8 and 6. 6, respectively, and the content of Hyp was (4. 57 ± 0. 07), (2. 41 ± 0. 27), (3. 29 ± 0.57), (2.55 ±0.31), (3.24 ±0.26) and (3.37 ±0.24) μg·mg-1,respectively. There was significant difference in the curative effect between the Ginkgo Biloba extract groups at high dose (5%) and medium dose (1%) and the model group (P<0. 05), which showed no obvious difference when compared with the urea group (P>0. 05). Conclusion:The extract of Ginkgo Biloba has a certain effect on the back chapped skin in SD rats, which may contribute to the external preparations of Ginkgo Biloba extract.
2.The relationship among big five-personality, resilience and general health of new recruits
Xiaoxia CHEN ; Mingjie ZHOU ; Jianxin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(6):547-548
Objective To discuss the relationship among Big Five-Personality, Resilience and General Health of the new recruits in a certain troop. Methods 205 new recruits completed the questionnaires, which include NEO Five-Factor Inventory ( NEO-FFI) , Connor-Davidso Resilience Meter (Chinese version) , and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12). Results The neuroticism trait of personality positively correlated to General Health( r = 0.50, P<0.001) and significantly predicted mental disease (β =0.4, P<0.01). The self-strengthening dimension of resilience was negatively related to general health ( r = - 0. 51 , P<0. 01 ). Furthermore, self-strengthening played partial mediating role between neuroticism and general health ( Sobel Z =2. 92, P<0. 01). Conclusion The neuroticism trait of personality is a risk factor for new recruits'mental health, while self-strengthening is a protective factor for it.
3.Moderation effects of justice sensitivity between personality and public mood in volunteers
Zhe YU ; Hao WANG ; Chen CHEN ; Yixin ZHOU ; Mingjie ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2017;26(1):55-59
Objective To explore the relationship between big-five personality,and public mood of volunteers,and to find out the moderator effect of justice sensitivity.Methods A total of 1 022 volunteers were investigated.The Big-Five Inventory (BFI),Public Mood Scale (PMS),Justice Sensitivity Inventory (JSI) were applied to all subjects.Results The average score was (19.77±4.49) for extraversion,(26.69± 4.13) for agreeableness,(23.33±5.37) for conscientiousness,(12.49±4.91) for neuroticism,(24.95±5.44)for openness,(8.78±3.23) for positive public mood,(3.46±3.06) for negative public mood and correlated with (26.85± 10.55) for observer sensitivity.The extraversion,agreeableness,conscientiousness and openness were correlated with positive public mood(β=0.31,P<0.01;β=0.25,P<0.01;β=0.29,P<0.01;β=0.26,P<0.0 1),and negatively correlated with public mood (β=-0.14,P<0.01;β=-0.29,P<0.01;β=-0.20,P<0.01;β=-0.08,P<0.01).Neuroticism was negatively correlated with positive public mood (β=-0.27,P<0.01),and positively correlated with negative public mood (β=0.31,P<0.01).The interaction effect of agreeableness and observer sensitivity negatively correlated with positive public mood,negative public mood (β=-0.09,P<0.01;β=-0.07,P<0.05).The interaction effect of neuroticism and observer sensitivity was positively correlated with positive public mood (β=0.08,P<0.01).Conclusion Observer sensitivity plays a regulative role between big-five personality and mental health,and can slow the negative impact of low agreeableness to positive public mood,strengthen the impact of low agreeableness to negative public mood,and slow the negative impact of high neuroticism to positive public mood.
4.Cloning and sequence analysis of V_H and V_L gene of anti-CD3 McAb
Nan ZHANG ; Mingjie CHEN ; Jing CHEN ; Al ET
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2000;0(09):-
Objective:To amplify and sequence of the variable region genes of anti CD3 McAb.Methods:The V H?V L genes were amplified by RT PCR from total RNA that were extracted from WuT3 hybridoma.Recombinant cloning vector was constructed and sequenced after the enzyme digestion.Results:It showed that V H gene consisted of 363 bp encoding amine acid residues,belongs to mouse heavy chain subgroup IIB;V L gene consisted of 330 bp encoding amine acid residues,belongs to mouse ? light chain subgroup III.Comparing with Kabat database,the V H?V L genes were in agreement with the characterization of DNA sequences present in the mouse Ig V H?V L regions respectively.Conclusion:The success of cloning of the V H?V L genes of WuT3 McAb lay a good foundation for the construction and expression of chimeric antibody.
5.Effects of cholesterol overload on visfatin secretion from adipocytes and the mechanism
Mingjie CHEN ; Zhihong WU ; Yaqing CHEN ; Hairong GONG ; Xiangping LI
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2012;28(2):153-156
3T3-L1 adipocytes were cultured and differentiated into mature adipocytes in vitro. The adipocytes were intervened by ACAT inhibitor( 2 μg/ml) and ox-LDL with various concentrations (0,25,50,75,and 100 μg/ml)for 48 h,ACAT inhibitor( 2 μg/ml) and ox-LDL( 50 μg/ml) at the 0,6,18,36,and 48 h,or ACAT inhibitor( 2 μg/ml),ox-LDL( 50 μg/ml),and TUDCA with various concentrations(0,100,200,and 400 μ mol/L)for 48 h,respectively.The levels of visfatin in supernatant were examined by ELISA and the expressions of protein GRP78 and CHOP in adipocytes were detected by Western blot.After the adipocytes were treated with ACAT inhibitor and ox-LDL at different concentrations for 48 h,the cholesterol concentration and the expressions of GRP78 and CHOP protein in adipocytes and the visfatin levels in the supernatant fluid were increased with the increase of the ox-LDL concentration.The differences had statistical significance in the experimental groups compared with blank control group( all P<0.05 ).After the intervention with ACAT inhibitor and ox-LDL for different durations,the expressions of GRP78 and CHOP protein in adipocytes and the visfatin levels in the supernatant fluid were up-regulated in a timedependent manner.The differences between experimental groups and blank control had statistical significance( all P<0.05 ).After the intervention with ACAT inhibitor,ox-LDL,and different concentrations of TUDCA for 48 hours,the expressions of GRP78 and CHOP protein in adipocytes and visfatin levels in the supernatant fluid were down-regulated in a dose-dependent manner and as compared with blank control group the difference were statistically significant( all P< 0.05 ).The increase of cholesterol load in adipocyte may promote the visfatin secretion,denoting that the mechanism might be due to the enhancement of endoplasmic reticulum stress in aidpocytes.
6.Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in the clinical isolates from Children's Hospital of Chuzhou during 2014
Ling CHEN ; Mingjie CAO ; Qiang XIE ; Tiantian XU
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2017;17(1):37-41
Objective To investigate the distribution and antimicrobial resistance of the clinical isolates from Children's Hospital of Chuzhou during 2014.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted with the bacterial strains isolated from various clinical specimens in 2014.Results A total of 382 clinical isolates were collected during 2014, of which gram positive organisms and gram negative organisms accounted for 37.4 % and 62.6 %, respectively. The top 5 most frequently isolated microorganisms were E. coli (18.8 %),K. pneumoniae (16.8 %), coagulase negative Staphylococcus (13.1 %),S. pneumoniae (9.4 %) and S. aureus (9.2 %). The prevalence of MRSA was 28.6 % in S. aureus and the prevalence of MRCNS was 76 % in CNS. All staphylococcal strains were susceptible to daptomycin, linezolid and vancomycin. All the E. faecalis and E. faecium isolates were sensitive to daptomycin, linezolid and vancomycin. All the S. pneumoniae strains were susceptible to penicillin. The prevalence of extended spectrum-lactamases (ESBLs) positive strains was 58.3 % in E. coli and 28.1 % in K. pneumoniae. The Enterobacteriaceae strains were highly sensitive to carbapenems. Only 3 (1.6 %) carbapenem-resistant strains were identified in the Enterobacteriaceae isolates. About 13.3 % and 6.7 % of theP. aeruginosa isolates were resistant to piperacillin and levofloxacin, respectively. All the P. aeruginosa strains were sensitive to the other antimicrobial agents. The percentage of carbapenem-resistantAcinetobacter strains was lower than 10 %. Only one carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii strain was identified.Conclusions Gram negative microorganisms account for most part of the clinical bacterial isolates in 2014. The antimicrobial resistance is still very serious in this hospital, especially the emergence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, which is of great concern.
7.The difference of airway malformation between double aortic arch and pulmonary artery sling in children
Shuhua LI ; Mingjie ZHANG ; Xinxin CHEN ; Yuansheng XIA ; Techang LIU
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2016;34(7):503-505
Objective To evaluate the difference of tracheobronchial stenosis and airway malformation between double aortic arches and pulmonary artery sling in children. Methods Clinical feature and imaging data of spiral CT were retrospectively analyzed in children with double aortic arches or pulmonary artery sling who was hospitalized from July 2010 to July 2015 . Results There were 16 children ( 11 males and 5 females) with double aortic arches whose median age at onset was 3 . 5 months old. There were 47 children ( 28 males and 19 females) with pulmonary artery sling whose median age at onset was 4-month-old. In these 16 cases of double aortic arches, 14 cases were coupled with tracheobronchial stenosis. Two cases had more than one segment involved and they were segments II or III. Twelve cases had only one segment involved. Different degrees of tracheobronchial stenosis occurred in 47 cases of pulmonary artery sling, among whom 27 cases had more than one segment involved and the common segment was II and III ( 19 cases). Two cases had four segments involved and 20 cases had only one segment involved. There was statistical signiifcance in the number of involved segments between children with double aortic arches and pulmonary artery sling (χ2=13 . 588 , P=0 . 001 ). In 16 cases of double aortic arches, one case was combined with tracheal bronchus, and 1 case was combined with pulmonary hypoplasia. In 47 cases of pulmonary artery sling, 8 cases were combined with bridging bronchus, 3 cases combined with tracheal bronchus, 3 cases combined with pulmonary hypoplasia, 5 cases combined with bronchial deifciency or tracheal diverticula, and 2 cases combined with bronchopulmonary foregut malformation. There was statistical signiifcance in the number of cases combined with airway malformation between children with double aortic arches or pulmonary artery sling (χ2=5 . 333 , P=0 . 021 ). Conclusions The tracheobronchial stenosis and pulmonary airway abnormalities are more prominent in children with pulmonary artery sling than those in children with double aortic arch.
8.Inhibitory effects of Sanguisorba officinalis L.on MRSA biofilms formation
Xin WANG ; Fei CHEN ; Long WANG ; Kunpeng XIE ; Mingjie XIE
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2016;36(9):27-29
Objective To investigate inhibitory effects of Sanguisorba officinalis L.on biofilms of MRSA41577.Methods Congo red agar method and crystal violet semi-quantitative method were used to detect the biofilms-forming ability of tested strains; TTC assay was used to detect inhibitory effects of Sanguisorba officinalis L.on biofilms formation and mature biofilms of MRSA41577,as well as effects of Sanguisorba officinalis L.in combination with vancomycin on mature biofilms of MRSA41577.Results Sanguisorba officinalis L.showed significant inhibitory both on biofilms formation and mature biofilms, minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration(MBC) of biofilms formation were 1 mg/mL and 8 mg/mL,MIC of mature biofilms was 4 mg/mL.The sensitivity of mature biofilms to vancomycin was greatly increased when Sanguisorba officinalis L.was combined with vancomycin with subinhibitory concentrations.Sanguisorba officinalis L.at 1/4 MIC can inhibit mature biofilms when combined with vancomycin at 4 μg/mL, while vancomycin didn't show inhibitory effects on mature biofilms when concentrations were below 64 μg/mL. Conclusion Sanguisorba officinalis L.has significant inhibitory on biofilms formation, the mechanism may be related to Sanguisorba officinalis L.destroyed biofilms and make vancomycin penetrate into the biofilms to finish the bactericidal activity.
9.Distribution and drug resistance of pathogens isolated from urine culture in 2013 from a 3A hospital
Qiang XIE ; Mingjie CAO ; Ling CHEN ; Chengyu LEI ; Tiantian XU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(14):2047-2048
Objective To investigate the distribution and drug resistance of pathogens isolated from urine culture in 2013 and provide basis for clinical treatment .Methods MicroScan WalkAway 96 PLUS bacterial identification system was used to identify the pathogens and drug susceptibility testing .The data were analyzed by WHONET 5 .6 software .Results A total of 231 strains of pathogens were isolated from urine cultures ,including 51(22 .1% ) strains of gram‐positive bacteria ,170(73 .6% ) strains of gram‐negative bacteria ,and 10(4 .3% ) strains of fungi;Escherichia coli ,the coagulase‐negative Staphylococcus ,Klebsiella pneumoniae and E .faecalis were ranked the top four species of pathogens ,accounting for 48 .9% ,13 .0% ,9 .5% ,5 .2% ,respectively .MRCNS among CNS were 73 .6% .Staphylococcus had 100 .00% sensitivity to vancomycin and linezolid ;the antimicrobial resistance rate of E .fae‐calis to ampicillin was 8 .3% .E .faecalis had 100 .00% sensitivity to vancomycin and linezolid .the detectable rates of Escherichia co‐li ,Klebsiella pneumoniae of ESBLs were 52 .2% and 50 .0% ,and the strains had 100 .00% sensitivity to imipenem and meropenem . Conclusion Escherichia coli is a major pathogen in urine culture ,Bacterial resistance is serious .
10.Effect of total glucosides of paeony on the expression of interleukin-18 in human HaCaT keratinocytes and its related signaling pathways
Hongying ZHANG ; Xiaoyan WANG ; Xingyu CHEN ; Mingjie PANG ; Tongxin SHI
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2014;47(10):723-727
Objective To evaluate the effect of total glucosides of paeony (TGP) on the expression of interleukin-18 (IL-18) in human HaCaT keratinocytes,and to explore the roles of extracelluar signal-regulated protein kinase1/2 (ERK1/2) and c-Jun N-terminal kinase 1/2 (JNK1/2) signaling pathways in the effect.Methods Some cultured human HaCaT keratinocytes were classified into three groups:control group treated with dimethyl sulfoxide (0.031%),TGP groups treated with 6 different concentrations (0.5,2.5,12.5,62.5,125.0 and 312.5 mg/L) of TGP respectively,inhibitor groups treated with TGP of 125 mg/L after 2-hour pretreatment with PD98059 (an ERK1/2 inhibitor) and SP600125 (a JNK1/2 inhibitor) of 10 μmol/L respectively.After additional culture for 48 hours,reverse transcription (RT)-PCR was performed to measure the mRNA expression level of IL-18,and enzymelinked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to determine the level of IL-18 protein in the culture supematant of HaCaT cells.Some HaCaT keratinocytes were classified into two groups to be treated with TGP of 125 mg/L for 15,30 and 60 minutes with or without the pretreatment with PD98059 and SP600125 of 10 μmol/L; then,Western blot was carried out to determine the phosphorylation levels of ERK1/2 and JNK1/2 in HaCaT cells.Results The levels of IL-18 mRNA and protein in culture supernatant were significantly increased by TGP of 0.5 and 2.5 mg/L,but decreased by TGP of 62.5 and 125.0 mg/L,and TGP of 125.0 mg/L showed the strongest inhibitory effect.After treatment with TGP of 125.0 mg/L,the level of phosphorylated ERK1/2 in HaCaT cells peaked at 15 minutes (0.448 ± 0.018),decreased to 0.213 ± 0.005 at 30 minutes and 0.217 ± 0.005 at 60 minutes,with significant differences between TGP-treated and untreated cells at 15 minutes (0.448 ± 0.018 vs.0.204 ± 0.005,P< 0.05) but not at 30 or 60 minutes (both P > 0.05).The phosphorylation level of ERK1/2 was 0.237 ± 0.010 in HaCaT cells pretreated with PD98059 prior to the treatment with TGP,significantly different from that in HaCaT cells treated with TGP only (P <0.01).TGP of 125.0 mg/L had no obvious effect on JNK phosphorylation,and there was no significant difference in the level of phosphorylated JNK1/2 between HaCaT cells untreated and those treated with TGP of 125.0 mg/L for different durations (all P > 0.05).Conclusions TGP can inhibit the expression of IL-18 mRNA and protein in HaCaT cells,likely through the ERK1/2 signaling pathway.