1.Effects of Telmisartan on the expression of Toll-like receptor 4 in monocytes of ApoE-deficient mice
Xiaoyong GENG ; Mingzhao QIN ; Bingying NIU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2012;31(1):68-70
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of telmisartan on toll-like receptor (TLR) 4 expression in monocytes of mice atherosclerosis (AS)model, and explore the mechanism of inflammation.MethodsAS mice model were established in ApoE-deficient mice fed with high-fat diet,and treated with telmisartan as intervention group. After 8 weeks, serum low density lipoprotein,triacylglycerol and total cholesterol were detected in group fed with high-fat diet and intervention group.TLR 4 expressions in two groups were analyzed by flow cytometry. Results There was no significant difference in levels of blood lipids between the two groups.TLR4 expression in monocytes in telmisartan intervention group was lower than group fed with high-fat diet (P<0.05).ConclusionsTelmisartan may intervene the inflammation during atherosclerosis by downregulating TLR4 expression in monocytes.
2.TRACE ELEMENTS AND EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX
Mi MIAO ; Zelian QIN ; Xingtao NIU
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2001;15(3):188-190
Objective To investigate the effects of trace elements on the metabolism of extracellular matrix and explore the physiological and pathological mechanism of trauma. Methods Based on the experimental and clinical data, it was studied that the action of trace elements in the metabolism of extracellular matrix in trauma repairing. Results During wound healing, the trace elements were the components of many kinds of enzymes, carriers and proteins. They took part in the synthesis of hormones and vitamins as well as the transmission of information system. They activated many different kinds of enzymes and regulate the levels of free radicals. The trace elements had the complicated effects on the synthesis, decompose, deposition and reconstruction of collagen and other extracellular matrix. Conclusion The trace elements play an important role in regulating the metabolism of extracellular matrix.
3.Irreversible electroporation ablation for the treatment of malignant tumors of liver: present clinical situation
Zilin QIN ; Jianying ZENG ; Lizhi NIU
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2017;26(3):285-289
The incidence of liver cancer has been increasing year by year.In China,the incidence of liver cancer is 25.7/10 million.However,when the important organs have been involved or when the malignant liver tumors are located adjacent to the hepatic portal vital organs,the lesions are usually difficult to be surgically removed,and the curative results of chemotherapy and radiotherapy for such lesions are often poor.In recent years,along with the gradual rise of ablation techniques,the irreversible electroporation (IRE),regarded as a new ablation method that uses non-thermal energy,has been widely employed in clinical practice.Through generating instantaneous high voltage electrical pulses,IRE produces irreversible nanoscale damage to the cell membrane.Both domestic and foreign researches have indicated that for the treatment of inoperable primary or metastatic liver tumors IRE can effectively inactivate the tumor tissue while the lumen architecture of the vessels can be preserved and large vessel or bile duct will not be damaged.This paper aims to make a comprehensive review about IRE device structure,mechanism of therapeutic action,preclinical studies,clinical application methods and clinical efficacy in order to provide reference for the application of this technology in clinical practice.(J Intervent Radiol,2017,26:285-289)
4.Vasodilation in vitro of water decoction of Monkshood Root on rabbit pulmonary artery
Tuanxiao ZHANG ; Caiqin NIU ; Xiaomin QIN
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(06):-
0.05) respectively. CONCLUSION: DMR can relax isolated rabbit pulmonary artery on the basis of endothelium-dependent and may involve in nitric oxide (NO), but is not related to blockage of receptor-operated and voltage-dependent calcium channels.
5.Chang on saliva manganese, serum manganese and urine manganese in welders.
Xu-Qin DU ; Di-Xin WANG ; Li-Jun NIU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2007;25(12):744-746
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6.Metabolomics study of doxorubicin induced hepatotoxicity.
Qianyun NIU ; Yuetao LIU ; Zhenyu LI ; Xuemei QIN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2015;50(6):708-13
To reveal the underlying mechanism of doxorubicin induced hepatotoxicity, an NMR-based metabolomic approach combined with multivariate statistical analysis was used to observe its metabolic alternations of rat liver. Sixteen differential metabolites between model rats and normal rats were characterized as potential pathological biomarkers related to doxorubicin induced hepatotoxicity. Six pathways, including phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan biosynthesis, valine, leucine and isoleucine biosynthesis, phenylalanine metabolism, glycine, serine and threonine metabolism, alanine, aspartate and glutamate metabolism, and tyrosine metabolism were regarded as the targeted metabolic pathways according to Metabolic Pathway Analysis (MetPA). The results suggested that the metabolic perturbations in rats with doxorubicin induced hepatotoxicity were mainly involved in amino acid metabolism, lipid pathways, purine metabolism, energy metabolism, dysfunction of biotransformation and oxidative stress. The investigation revealed the effects of doxorubicin on liver in a holistic metabolic way, which laid a foundation for further studies on its toxicity mechanism.
7.Clinico pathologic characteristics and molecular phenotypes of young breast cancer patients and their clinical significance
Ying QIN ; Tongxian ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Shuhua LV ; Yun NIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2014;46(4):231-236
Objective:To study the clinico-pathologic characteristics, molecular phenotypes, and prognosis of young breast can-cer patients. Methods:Data from 133 low-age (age≤30 years) young breast cancer patients and 117 young (31 years≤age≤35 years) breast cancer patients who underwent surgery between January 2002 and December 2009 were reviewed. Cases of the middle and old-age elderly (age>35 years) breast cancer patients during the corresponding period were randomly selected as matched controls. The clinico-pathologic characteristics, molecular phenotypes, and prognosis were retrospectively analyzed. Results:The low-age young and young breast cancer patients significantly differed from the elderly patients in terms of tumor size, lymph node metastasis, histological grading, molecular phenotype, and relapse (P<0.05). The low-age young patients are more vulnerable to have triple-negative breast can-cer, recurrence, and distant metastasis (P<0.001). Moreover, the low-age young patients have lower overall survival and disease-free survival than the other groups (P<0.05). Conclusion:Young breast cancer patients have poor prognosis compared with the elderly. Ear-ly screening and prompt treatment are necessary for young breast cancer patients.
8.The research on the comparability of thyroid hormone test results using two different detection systems
Jianqiong WANG ; Hua NIU ; Ling CHEN ; Qin ZHANG ; Zhuxian PING
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2014;(21):2953-2954
Objective To analysis of the thyroid hormone test results of Abbott Architect ci16200 automatic biochemical-im-mune analyzer (Abbott system) and Roche Cobas e601 automated immunoassay analyzer (Roche system) .Methods The thyroid hormone(including T4 ,FT4 ,T3 ,FT3 ,TSH ) levels of 93 cases of serum samples were respectively detected by Abbott system (CMIA) and Roche system (ECLIA) ,and the results were analyzed .Results The thyroid hormone test results of the two systems had a good correlation ,and the coefficients of T4 ,FT4 ,T3 ,FT3 ,and TSH were 0 .960 ,0 .962 ,0 .976 ,0 .900 ,and 0 .999(P<0 .01) . However ,there were significant difference of the detection results of the two systems(P<0 .05) .Conclusion The thyroid hormone test results of Abbott system and Roche system are not comparable .
9.Expression and clinical application of the mRNA of PI3K and Akt mRNA in leukemia
Xiaoqi QIN ; Ling PAN ; Xuliang SHEN ; Wu WEI ; Zhiyun NIU
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2009;18(6):350-352
Objective To study the expression of PI3K and Akt mRNA in acute leukemia(AL) and chronic myelocytic leukemia (CML) and try to find out a relationship between the prognostic significance of acute leukemia and the expression level of PI3K and Akt. Methods The samples were collected from 63 ALpatients, 7 relapsed AL patients, 14 CML patients and 10 AL patients in complete remission(CR) patients, 11samples of normal controls(NC). The expression of PI3K, Akt mRNA were measured by semi-quantity reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR). Results The expression of PI3K mRNA in AL and relapse group were significantly higher than that in normal control. In CML, the P13K mRNA expression level was higher than that in NC and CR. The similar results of the expression of Akt mRNA were observed in CML, NC and CR. At the same time, the expression level of Akt mRNA in relapse group was significantly higher than that in NC. The complete remission rate in PI3K (+) was lower than that in PI3K (-). Similar result was obtained in Akt (+) and Akt (-). Conclusion The PI3K/Akt pathway may contribute to the occurrence of leukemia. The patients with positive expression of the members of this pathway had a lower remission rate.
10.Ultrastructure changes of osteosarcoma cells inactivated by alcohol in different concentrations
Feng NIU ; Guishan GU ; Yi ZHAO ; Daming QIN ; Xinxiang XU
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2001;27(1):49-51
Objective:To study the ultrastructure changes of osteosarcoma cells(OS-732) inactivated by alcohol of two different concentrations and clinical application value.Methods:Osteosarcoma cells(OS-732) were inactivated by 75% and 95% alcohol and observed by light and electron microscope.And its viability was detected by MTT method. Results:Cell internal structure changed significantly and irreversible damage formed. MTT method proved that inactivated cells had no viability.Conclusion:These two inactivation methods were effective. Cell internal enviroment was damaged very seriously and cell was led to death. These two inactivation methods could provide choices for clinical limb protective operation.