1.Advance in Dysosmia and the Early Neurodegenerative Diseases (review)
Jiaojiao SHI ; Zhen LIANG ; Pingping ZUO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2014;(4):327-330
There are a large amount of neural stem cells in the olfactory system which have an active proliferation, ongoing and direc-tional differentiation and migration in order to adapt to the changing environment. The clinical findings showed that the early stages of some neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease all presented dysosmia. In recent years, the relationship be-tween air pollution and dysosmia attracts public concerns. This article introduced some research progresses in this field.
2.Protection of Estrogens on Hippocampal Neurons in Aging Mice by Repairing DNA Damage
Yilong DONG ; Pingping ZUO ; Yan LIANG ; Chao JI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2010;16(4):324-327
ObjectiveTo observe the imitation of menopause and the change of spatial cognition in mice administrated with D-galactose and to evaluate the molecular mechanism of estrogen to protect the function of hippocampal neurons.MethodsAdult female C57BL/6 mice were bilateral ovariectomy (OVX) and subcutaneously treated with D-galactose (100 mg/kg). In estrogen replacement therapy(ERT) mice were i.p. administrated with E2 (50 μg/kg). It took 8 weeks to induce the model and treat with ERT. Morris water maze was used test the function of spatial learning and memory. Estrogen and oxidative stress enzymes were detected by kit. 8-oxo-dG was immunohistochemical stained, and the expression of MTH1 in brain hippocampus was detected by Western blotting.ResultsThe level of E2 in blood in model group was one fifth of that in Sham group(P<0-01), and E2 level obviously increased in ERT group; the escape latency significantly prolonged in model group(P<0-01), and obviously shortened in ERT group(P<0-05). SOD and GSH-Px significantly reduced and MDA obviously increased in model group(P<0-05); and approached normal in ERT group. 8-oxo-dG as a DNA oxidative damage marker was obviously increased in the hippocampus of model group. However, the expression of DNA repair protein MTH1 significantly reduced(P<0-05), and both of them returned to normal in ERT group(P<0-05).ConclusionEstrogen can improve the function of spatial cognition in aging mice model by repairing the DNA damage of hippocampal neurons.
3.Study of oncogene DJ-1 expression in renal interstitial fibrosis
Honglan WEI ; Pingping LIANG ; Dixin LI ; Lin LIU ; Gang XU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2009;25(4):288-293
Objective To observe the expression and localization of D J-1 in renal fibrosis, and to investigate the expressions of E-cadherin, vimentin and the level of β-catenin tyrosine phosphorylation in human tubular epithelial cells. Methods In vitro, the human tubular epithehal cells (HKC cell line) were cultured with 10 μg/L TGF-β1 for 72 h. The protein expressions of E-cadherin, vimentin and DJ-1 were measured by Western blot. RT-PCR was used to detect the expression of D J-1 mRNA. The intracellular distribution of DJ-1 was observed by confocal microscope. In vivo, Masson stain was used to evaluate the level of renal fibrosis. The expression and disposition of DJ-1 in renal tissue were detected by immunohistochemistry. HKC cells were transfected with pEGFP-N1-DJ-1 via lipofectamine 2000. The efficiency of transfection was detected by fluorescence microscope. The expressions of DJ-1, E-cadherin, vimentin and β-catenin tyrosine phosphorylation level in the transfected cells were detected by Western blot. Results The expressions of DJ-1 protein and DJ-1 mRNA were up-regulated in renal tubular EMT cells. Most of DJ-1 protein localized in cytoplasm, and some was in nucleus. After stimulation by TGF-β1, the expressions of DJ-1 protein both in cytoplasm and nucleus was greatly increased, especially in nucleus. In vivo, renal tissue expressed DJ-1 in tubular epithelia, but little expression in glomeruli. In renal tissue from 5/6-nephrectomized rots, DJ-1 expression was greatly increased. In the DJ-1 transfectants, the expressions of DJ-1, vimentin and β-catenin tyrosine phosphorylation level were up-regulated, but E-cadherin expression was suppressed. Conclusion The increased expression of DJ-1 may promote renal fibrosis.
4.Comparative study of clinical and pathological features of atypical lupus nephritis
Zhiqing HUANG ; Dong LIANG ; Yongzhi XU ; Pingping HUANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2009;16(1):73-74
Objective To explore the clinical value of renal biopsy in the diagnosis of atypical lupus nephri-tis(LN). Methods The clinical and renal pathological data of 28 cases with atypical LN were analyzed retrospective-ly. Results All 28 patients could not fulfill the ACR diagnostic criterion,misdiagnosed as primary nephritic syndrome 21 eases,chronic glomerulone-phritis syndrome 4 cases ,asymptomatic hematuria 2 cases and asymptomatic proteinuria 2 cases,all renal biopsy showed changes consistent to lupus nephritis,pathological types:3 cases were class Ⅱ,4 cases were class Ⅲ,21 cases were class Ⅳ ,7 cases were class Ⅴ,2 cases was class Ⅳ+ Ⅴlupus nephritis,the clinical manifestations of nephritic syndrome were mostly pathological type Ⅳ and Ⅴ, the chronic glomerulonephritis syndrome showed diversification of pathological type, asymptomatic hematuria and/or proteinuria were mostly pathological type Ⅱ and Ⅲ. Conclusion clinical manifestations of atypical LN is no specific and easy to be misdiagnosed. Renal bi-opsy has great value in the diagnosis of atypical LN.
5.The effect of training method of point-line-plane on development quotient in premature infants with brain injury
Yanran YUAN ; Ruigang ZHOU ; Pingping ZHAO ; Jihong DENG ; Yingwu LIANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2016;25(12):1100-1103
Objective To evaluated the improving effect of training method of point-line-plane on development quotient in premature infants with brain injury.Methods 174 cases of premature children with brain injury were randomly divided into study group (89 cases) and control group (85 cases).Control group given Bobath and Vojta traditional rehabilitation training,and the study group was given training method of point-line-plane.Patients in both groups were evaluated synthetically based on The Evaluation Chart on Neu-robehavioral Development of Children Aged 0-6 Years,developed by Capital Institute of Pediatrics,prior to the treatment,and after the first,the second,and the third course of the training programs,respectively.Re-sults The score of developmental quotient ( DQ) between study group and control group was no significantly different(P>0.05).Compared with before treatment, the scores of DQ was significantly increased after the first, the second and the third course of training treatment in study group and control group((82.71±12.28) vs (81.17±9.63), t=0.859, P>0.05;(89.65±10.02) vs (87.02±7.39), t=1.747, P>0.05). Compared with the control group, the scores of DQ in study group was no significant difference after the first and the second course of treatment,but there was significantiy different after the third course treatment((95.26±8.87) vs (91.31±7.63), t=2.945, P=0.004).Conclusion The training method of point-line-plane can improve the clinical efficacy of premature infants with brain injury at the early phase, which is worth widely applying in clinical practice.
6.Effect of Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 on Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Induced Rat's H9c2 Cardiomyocyte Apoptosis With its Mechanism
Pingping LIANG ; Lin ZHONG ; Lei GONG ; Jiahui WANG ; Jun YANG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2017;32(3):279-283
Objective: To explore the protective roll of ifbroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) in endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) induced rat's H9c2 cardiomyocyte apoptosis with its mechanism. Methods: pcDNA4 was used as gene vector, pcDNA4-FGF21 plasmid was constructed and transfected into rat's H9c2 myocardiocytes for 48 h. ERS model was established by 10 μM tunicamycin (TM) induction for 24 h. The experiment was conducted in 4 groups:①Control group,②TM group, the cells were treated by TM,③pcDNA4-FGF21+TM group,④pcDNA4+TM group. The expressions of FGF21, protein kinase R-like ER kinase (PERK) and c-Jun N-terminal kinases (JNK) mediated apoptosis pathway related protein were measured by Western blot analysis; cell survival rate was examined by CCK-8 method and apoptosis rate was detected by TUNEL technique. Results: pcDNA4-FGF21 vector was successfully constructed and overexpressed in H9c2 myocardiocytes. Compared with Control group, TM group and pcDNA4+TM group had up-regulated endogenous FGF21 expression, increased PERK and JNK mediated apoptosis pathway related protein expression; reduced cell survival rate and elevated apoptosis rate. Compared with TM group and pcDNA4+TM group, pcDNA4-FGF21+TM group had down-regulated PERK and JNK mediated apoptosis pathway related protein expression; increased cell survival rate and decreased apoptosis rate. Conclusion: FGF21 overexpression can reduce ERS induced apoptosis rat's H9c2 myocardiocytes which might be partly related for inhibiting PERK and JNK mediated signal transduction of apoptosis pathway.
7.Inhibitory effect of chronopharmaceuticaI drug delivery of erlotinib in lung cancer nude mice model and its mechanism
Pingping LLN ; Mingchun LL ; Liang LLU ; Ning LLU ; Bo LLU
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2015;(2):234-239
OBJECTIVE To investigate the pharmacodynamics of chronopharmaceutical drug delivery of erlotinib in lung cancer model nude mice and its potential mechanism. METHODS A nude mouse model of human lung adenocarcinoma HCC827 cell subcutaneously implanted tumor was established and subsequently the nude mice were randomly divided into 6 erlotinib groups and a model group, with 10 nude mouse per group. Erlotinib groups were respectively gavaged with 5 mg.kg-1 erlotinib at 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 20:00, 24:00 and morrow 04:00, while the model group was given the same volume fraction of captisol. The tumor volume and tumor mass were measured and the tumor growth inhibitory rate was calculated. The mRNA expression of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), mitogen-acti-vated protein kinase (MAPK), cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1A(P21Waf1) and the related protein level were detected by real-time quantitative PCR and Western blotting. RESULTS Compared with model group, the tumor volume and tumor mass of mice at the dosing time of 08:00 and morrow 04:00 were significantly decreased(P<0.05). Compared with dosing time at 20:00 group〔(0.70±0.36)g〕, the tumor mass of 08:00 group〔(0.30±0.17)g〕 and morrow 04:00〔(0.39±0.29)g〕 group was significantly decreased(P<0.05). The mRNA expression of EGFR and MAPK in the tumor group of 08:00 was lower than in group of 20:00(P<0.05), while the mRNA expression of P21Waf1 was significantly higher than that of model group( P <0.05). Compared with model group, the protein expression of p-EGFR and p-MAPK in tumor 08: 00 and morrow 04: 00 group was negative-regulated significantly (P<0.05). CONCLUSION The antitumor effect of erlotinib on the human lung adenocarcinoma implanted tumor nude mice model presents rhythmicity. The dosing time at 08:00 is the most effective. lts mechanism is likely related to EGFR/ MAPK/ P21Waf1 signal transduction pathway.
8.Immunophenotype Analysis of Adult Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Xiaoxue WANG ; Pingping WANG ; Ying LIANG ; Yan LI ; Xiaojing YAN
Journal of China Medical University 2015;(10):904-908
Objective To study the immunophenotype and chromosome karyotype of 57 adult patients with newly?diagnostic acute lymphoblastic leukemia(ALL). Methods The immunophenotype and chromosome karyotype of 57 adult patients with newly?diagnostic ALL were determined by using flow cytometer and karyotyping,and then the clinical characteristics and significance were analyzed. Results In patients with B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia(B?ALL),the expression of CD19 and CD22 were significantly higher than CD10 and CD20(P<0.05). The expression of CD7 and CD3 were much higher in patients with T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia(T?ALL). As for the early antigen,patients of all subtypes of ALL showed high expression rate of CD34 and CD38. In addition,the HLA?DR was only detected in B?ALL. There was no difference in comparison with clinical characteristics,total rate of CR and rate of relapse between ALL with and without myeloid antigen expression. The expression rate of CD34 and HLA?DR was higher in My+?ALL(P<0.05). The relapse rate was much higher in these patients with abnormal karyotype than other pa?tients(P<0.05). Patients with high?risk karyotype showed higher expression rates of CD20 and CD3 than those with standard?risk. Conclusion The immunophenotypes and chromosome karyotypes show obviously heterogeneous features,and the patients with abnormal karyotypes have higher relapse rate. These above mentioned methods are applicable for the diagnosis and individualized treatment of ALL patients.
9.Association between CD28 expression and juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Hui LIANG ; Qiang LI ; Pingping WEI ; Hualin LIU
International Journal of Pediatrics 2013;40(4):419-422
Objective To investigate the clinical significance of CD28 expression on peripheral blood T lymphocytes in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).Methods Flow cytometry and tri-color direct immunofluorescence were used to examine CD3 + T lymphocyte subsets and CD28 expression in whole blood (using the no-wash method) from 36 children with JIA.Results During the active phase of disease,the frequency of CD28 + expression on both CD4 + and CD8 + T cells in the peripheral blood of children with JIA was significantly lower than in normal controls (P < 0.01).The frequency of CD4 + CD28-T cells in the peripheral blood of children with JIA was significantly higher than in normal controls (P < 0.01).CD4 + T cell counts in the peripheral blood of children with JIA,which were mostly of the CD4 + CD28-T cell subtype,were significantly higher than in normal controls (P < 0.01),whereas the CD8 + T cell count was significantly reduced (P <0.01).During the resting phase,CD4 +/CD8 + T cell counts and CD28 expression in the peripheral blood of children with JIA were significantly different from normal controls (P > 0.05).Conclusions The frequency of CD4 + CD28-T cells can be used as an indicator of the active phase of JIA.CD4 + T cell and CD4+ CD28-T cell apoptosis was inhibited in JIA patients.These immune-active T lymphocytes with continued survival can promote the occurrence and development of JIA.