2. Cannabinoid CB2 receptors protect against ulcerative colitis by regulating macrophage polarization in mice
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2020;41(2):210-215
Objective: To investigate the immunological mechanism of cannabinoid receptor CB2 in ulcerative colitis (UC) by regulating macrophage polarization so as to provide new ideas for the development of new drugs and treatment of the disease. Methods: Human UC specimens were immunohistochemically stained with macrophage mark CD68. Male ICR mice were made into ulcerative colitis model by dextran sulfate sodium DSS. After treatment with CB2 receptor agonist JWH133, the weight of the mice and the inflammatory activity indexes (DAI) (diarrhea and bloody stool) of UC were recorded, and the intestinal tissues were collected. The degree of inflammation and polarity of macrophages of intestinal tract were analyzed with HE staining and Real-time PCR. Peripheral blood-derived macrophages (PBMs) were cultured in vitro and induced into M1 and M2 macrophages by LPS and IL-4, respectively. After intervention with JWH133, the polarity of macrophages was measured by Real-time PCR. Results: There were a large number of macrophages in the colonic tissues of UC patients. JWH133 transformed the polarity of macrophages from M1 to M2 in UC mice, improved the weight loss and DAI of mice, and significantly decreased the degree of intestinal inflammation. In vitro, JWH133 decreased the level of M1-PBM markers (TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-12) and elevated Arg1, Mrc2 and Mgl1 of M2-PBM. Conclusion :CB2 receptor can improve UC by regulating macrophage transformation to M2 type.
3.Effect of enteral nutrition support on nutritional status of patients with esophageal cancer complicated with dysphagia after CT guided percutaneous gastrostomy
Xianhong BAI ; Ping DU ; Yanhui MA ; Xuan MAI ; Xiaohong QIN
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition 2017;24(4):240-243
Objective:To investigate the effect of enteral nutrition support by CT-guided percutaneous gastrostomyon the nutritional status of patients with esophageal cancer complicated with dysphagia during radiotherapy.Methods:Therewere46 cases of esophageal cancer patients with dysphagia treated with CT-guided percutaneousgastrostomy.Others 43 cases of esophageal cancer by oral feeding in patients with dysphagia as control groupduringthe sametimein our hospital radiotherapy center.Patients in the observation group were ingested daily through the gastrostomy,and the nutritional intake of the control group included oral ingestion and intravenous infusion.All patients were measuredthe body height,body weight (BW).body mass index (BMI),Serum levels of serum albumin (ALB),pre-albumin (PA) and hemoglobin (HB) before and after radiotherapy.We also observed the incidence of acute radiation esophagitis and the completion of the treatment plan during radiotherapy in both groups,and to observe the two groups of patients the incidence rate of radiotherapy and treatment plan during the completion of acute radiation esophagitis.Results:There was no significant difference in BW,BMI,ALB,PA,HB before radiotherapy between the two groups (t =0.84,0.63,-1.07,-0.81,1.48,P > 0.05).The BW,BMI,ALB,PA and HB of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group at the end of radiotherapy,which werestatistically significant (t=3.30,4.65,6.82,43.56,31.91,P < 0.01).During the radiotherapy,the total incidence of acute radiation esophagitis in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group,(x2=3.971,P< 0.05).In addition,the completion rate of the observationgroup was significantly higher than that of the control group (x2 =6.811,P < 0.01).Conclusion:To the Patients with dysphagia of esophageal cancer,enteral nutrition byCT guided percutaneous gastrostomy,can improve the malnutrition,the immune function of the patients and reduce the acute radiation esophagitis during radiotherapy and ensure the successful completion of the treatment plan.
4.Research advances in corneal newborn lymphatic vessel and corneal transplantation rejection
Jie-Ying, MAI ; Xian-Ling, TANG ; Ping, LIU
International Eye Science 2014;(12):2168-2171
Corneal newborn lymphatic vessels construct the afferent arc of corneal immunological reaction, which play important role in immune response. The corneal transplantation rejection rate rises due to the emergence of new lymphatic vessel which breaks the immunologic mechanism. With the founding of specific marker of lymphatic endothelial cells and research advancing of growth factor of lymphatic vessels, the mechanism, therapy and prevention of corneal immunological rejection reaction of corneal lymphatic vessel have been studied intensively. The graft survival rate has been greatly improved through inhibiting newborn lymphatic vessel.
5.THE STUDY OF DEGRADATION OF ANTHRACENE,PHENANTHRENE AND PYRENE BY EFFECTIVE FLAVOBACTERIUM
Mai-Qian NIE ; Zhi-Jie ZHANG ; Xian-Feng SUN ; Ping LEI ;
Microbiology 1992;0(05):-
Two effective flavobacterium strains FCN1 and FCN2 were isolated from the sludge which had been contaminated by coke-plant waste water for a long time.Before isolation,the naphthalene was used to cultivate such sludge for seven weeks as the sole carbon source and its concentration adding to the cultivating system was increased up to 50mg/L gradually.The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon degrading characteristics of our isolates themselves and with inorganic ions was studied respectively.The testing results show that our two isolates can transform and degrade anthracene,phenanthrene and pyrene.After 10 hours reaction,the removing rates of anthracene,phenanthrene and pyrene by FCN1 were 84%,69%,80% and by FCN2 were 76%,40%,71% respectively.After 106 hours,the removing rates of TOC caused by anthracene,phenanthrene and pyrene were 70%,54%,69% by FCN1 and 63%,50%,46% by FCN2.The Fe 3+ and Mg 2+ can accelerate the degrading reaction of FCN1.
6.Locating the displacement of the steel wire implantation with the stereotactic mammography
Jie MA ; Jian-Min XU ; Guo-Ping SUN ; Da ZANG ; Dong-Xian ZHOU ; Pei-Cheng MAI ;
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2001;0(05):-
Objective To analyze the manifestation,reason,the processing method of the steel wire implantation with the sereotactic mammography to improve the accuracy of the preoperative positioning.Methods Seventy-nine cases which got the stereotactic steel wire implantation.In 96 lesions, 13 had steel wire displacement.Among them,5 cases got steel wire displacement during the sereotactic process,5 cases got steel wire displacement after the stereotactic process,2 cases got steel wire displacement during the operation,one case did not show the calcification on the postoperative radiography.Results The steel wire displacement occurred in 5 cases during the stereotactic process came from the patients and doctors respectively and the repositioning was needed.The steel wire displacement after the stereoscopic positioning was attributed to the overdose injection of local anesthesia,which led to the mismatch between the depth of Z axis of the mammary gland and the actual depth the computer given,the incorrect method for needle placement,and,neglecting whether the steel wire have got the lesion anchored when pulling out the needle set of steel wire hood,besides,these three kinds of instances above were all exaggerated by the accordion effect.For the displacement within 2 cm,the lesion can be excised toward the pathological change direction according to the position that steel wire prompted and re-place the second steel wire,putting the J-shaped steel wire into the needle hood and taking it out of the body.After repositioning,2 cases had the steel wire prolapse during operation,which resulted from the over-lifting of the steel wire.After placing the steel wire, the radiologist should give an accurate description on the depth and direction to the surgeon and the notch should be taken for incision from the steel wire head end which is proximate to skin.The postoperative specimen from one case had no calcification,which might be related to the condition that the calcification was located in the gland body,which got destruction from the surgical electrical electrotome.The excisionscope should be extended and the short term reexamination is recommended to make sure the complete excision of the calcification.Conclusion It is the gold standard method that implanting the steel wire with the stereotactic mammography to guide the surgical dissecting technique to diagnose non-palpable breast lesion(NPBL).Thorough understanding of the displacement manifestation of implanting steel wire with stereotactic technique and the treatment methods will be helpful in the surgical dissecting guidance.
7.The clinical features of 15 cases with severe enterovirus 71 ( EV71 ) infection and the genotype of EV71
Ping JIN ; Yuan LI ; Jinhui XIAO ; Chunyi LIU ; Kan ZHANG ; Likuan XIONG ; Guangxing MAI ; Guangqing YU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2011;18(6):518-520
Objective To explore the clinical feature of severe enterovirus 71 (EV71) associated hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD),and genotype of EV71.Methods Fluorescent quantitation PCR was done for detecting EV71.RT-PCR was performed to amplify VP1 for sequencing and identifying genotype.A retrospective analysis was performed based on the clinical data of 15 cases with severe EV71 infection.Results EV71 nucleotide was positive in all 15 cases.The genotype of EV71 was C4.All cases had abnormal temperature and followed with nervous symptoms in the early stage.Average time was 1.26 days from onset to severe complications appearance.Eleven cases progressed to neurogenic pulmonary edema.Four cases accepted nasal continuous positive airway pressure.Eleven cases accepted oral trachea cannula mechanical ventilation.Except for 3 cases died,one case abandoned,others 11 cases were cured.Conclusion The isolated strains of EV71 in this study are all C4 genotype.All cases with severe EV71 infection were followed with nervous symptoms in the early stage,most of whom would progress to neurogenic pulmonary edema.The mortality would be cut down by using mechanical ventilation in early stage.
8.Allgrove syndrome: A case report and literature review
Ni ZHOU ; Yuanyuan WANG ; Ping MAI
Clinical Medicine of China 2023;39(5):342-346
Objective:To discuss the clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of a patient with Allgrove syndrome.Methods:Retrospective analysis of the clinical data of a patient with Allgrove syndrome admitted to Gansu Provincial People's Hospital on August 8, 2018, and review of relevant literature.Results:The patient, female, 20 years old, presented with dysphagia for 10 years and aggravated for 4 years. No tears since childhood. The upper digestive tract barium meal showed that lower esophageal stenosis, a "beak" shaped change. Esophageal manometry suggested multiple peristalsis failures. Laboratory tests showed low plasma cortisol and high ACTH. The clinical diagnosis was Allgrove syndrome. POME was performed to improve dysphagia, and hormone replacement therapy was given. The symptoms were improved after long-term follow-up.Conclusion:Allgrove syndrome is a multisystem disease. The possibility of Allgrove syndrome should be vigilant when suspicious symptoms appear. If necessary, gene detection is helpful for early diagnosis.Treatment, which focuses on the appropriate management of the manifested signs and symptoms, requires the mutual assistance of multiple disciplines.
10.Analysis of the lag-effects of temperature on the five cities' mortality in China.
Yun-zong SUN ; Li-ping LI ; Mai-geng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2012;46(11):1015-1019
OBJECTIVETo study the characteristics of the effect of different temperatures on mortality of different cities through analyzing the relationship between mortality and meteorology of five Chinese cities.
METHODSWe get the demography and climate data of Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Nanjing and Changsha cities from National Center of Disease Control and Prevention and Climate net respectively. Then we applied the R software and Distributed Lag Non-linear Models (DLNM) package to analyze our data and find the nonlinear and lag effects on mortality using DLNM.
RESULTSThe city of Beijing and Tianjin are located in the temperate zone. And the climate of Shanghai, Nanjing, Changsha belong to subtropical monsoon climate. When the daily mean temperature arrived 30°C and on lag 0 day, the values of relative risk of effect of high mean temperature on mortality in Nanjing (1.31, 95%CI: 1.21 - 1.41) and Changsha (1.25, 95%CI: 1.13 - 1.39) are larger than that in Beijing (1.18, 95%CI: 1.12 - 1.25), Tianjin (1.18, 95%CI: 1.10 - 1.26) and Shanghai(1.15, 95%CI: 1.06 - 1.24). While the relative risk of effect of low mean temperature on mortality is lower and lasts for a longer lag time. During the whole lag time, the relative risk of effect of the lowest daily mean temperature of each city on mortality in Tianjin, Changsha, Beijing, Nanjing, and Shanghai is 3.41, 95%CI: 1.60 - 7.27, 2.15, 95%CI: 1.11 - 4.15, 2.24, 95%CI: 1.12 - 4.48, 2.80, 95%CI: 1.75 - 4.48, 1.53, 95%CI: 1.12 - 2.03, respectively. The cumulative effect of mean temperature on mortality appears like a U-shape. When on lag 0-1 day, the value of relative risk of effect of extremely high temperature and the highest mean temperature on mortality is larger than 1. While the effect of low temperature on mortality becomes obvious after lag 2 days.
CONCLUSIONDepending on this research, extremely low temperature and the lowest mean temperature has a more obvious impact on mortality in the northern area than in the south. Extremely high temperature and the highest daily mean temperature is on the contrary. Meanwhile, different temperatures have different impacts on mortality in the same city: high temperature has an acute impact while there is a longer lag time in low temperature.
China ; Climate ; Humans ; Mortality ; Nonlinear Dynamics ; Temperature ; Urban Population