1.Effects of ClC-3 chloride channel on the Ca~(2+) movement induced by Thapsigargin in PC12 cells
Haining ZHANG ; Qinying QIU ; Yongyuan GUAN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2003;0(08):-
0.05).SK & F96365 at the concentration of 5~20 ?mol?L-1 inhibited the Ca2+ influx induced by 1.0 ?mol?L-1 Thapsigargin in a concentration-dependent manner.The inhibitory effect of SK & F96365 on Ca2+ influx was decreased by overexpression of ClC-3 protein.Conclusion ClC-3 chloride channel was involved in the regulation of store-operated Ca2+ entry(SOCE).
2.Associations of insulin resistance with the compliance of large artery in patients with essential hypertension.
Jian GUAN ; Mei QIU ; Shuixuan LI
Clinical Medicine of China 2010;26(8):812-815
Objective To study the association of insulin resistance ( IR ) with aortic compliance impairment in patients with essential hypertension (EH). Methods Thirty-five patients with EH and 35 healthy control subjects were enrolled. The two groups were matched by sex, age and weight Blood pressure was measured and high resolution color Doppler examination was performed. Pressure-strain elastic modulus ( EP) and stiff index were calculated to reflect the change of aortic compliance in all subjects. Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) was assayed with oxidase technique, serum fasting insulin ( Fins) was assayed with chemoluminescent technique, Calculate insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) was calculated using FPG and FINS. Results In the EH group, Fins, HOMA-IR and EP of ascending aorta were ( 10. 15 ± 1.03) mU /L, 2. 21 ± 0. 68, (250. 79 ± 85. 52 ) kN/m2, respectively,and the stiff index( β) was 15. 60 ±7. 55. In the control group, Fins,HOMA-IR, EP and stiff index β were (6. 80 ± 3. 05) mU/L, 1. 48 ± 0. 16, (183. 90 ± 64. 65 ) kN/m2 and 10. 86 ± 4. 92, respectively. There were significant difference on these above mentioned indices between the two groups (P < 0. 05 ). In the EH group, HOMA-IR were positively correlated with the ascending aorta EP and stiff index β ( r = 0.558 and 0.601 respectively, P < 0. 05 ). Conclusions Aortic compliance impairment and IR are found in patients with EH. There is significant association of IR with aortic compliance impairment Hyperinsulinemia related to insulin resistance might be an important influential factor which promote large artery remodeling in patients with EH.
3.Correlation between expression of extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase 5 in rat brain and changed capacity of learning and memory of rats with chronic fluorosis
Zhiwei QIU ; Yanjie LIU ; Zhizhong GUAN
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2016;35(2):94-98
Objective Through observation of the expression and activity of extracellular regulated protein kinase 5 (ERK5) and its relationship with the learning and memory ability in rats with chronic fluorosis,to further study the pathogenesis of chronic fluorosis in nervous system.Methods Thirty SD rats were divided into 3 groups according to body weight by means of a random number table (10 rats in each group,half male and half female).The rats in control group were fed with free drinking tap water containing less than 0.5 mg/L fluoride (NaF);the rats in low fluoride group with 10.0 mg/L fluoride;the rat in high dose fluoride group with 50.0 mg/L fluoride.After 6months of experiment,rat brain tissue was took,mRNA expression level of ERK5 was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (real-time PCR),protein expression level and activity of ERK5 were detected by Western blotting;the learning and memory ability of rats with chronic fluorosis were detected by Morris water maze test.Results The rat in groups exposed to fluoride exhibited different degrees of dental fluorosis and the fluoride content in urine of rats increased gradually with increase of fluoride doses (F =164.10,P < 0.05).The protein levels of phosphor-ERK5 in the control group,low fluoride group and high fluoride group were 0.13 ± 0.03,0.29 ± 0.10and 0.43 ±0.17,respectively,the difference was statistically significant (F=11.96,P< 0.05),and low fluoride group and high fluoride group were higher than control group (all P < 0.05).The total protein levels of ERK5 in control group,low fluoride group and high fluoride group were 0.32 ± 0.11,0.37 ± 0.13 and 0.49 ± 0.16,respectively,the difference was statistically significant (F =3.45,P < 0.05),and high fluoride group was higher than control group (P < 0.05).The expression of ERK5 mRNA in rat brains between groups was not significantly different (F =0.81,P > 0.05).The second,third,and forth days of directional navigation experiment,the time of escape latency and the number of crossing the platform between groups were statistically significant (H =28.20,29.90,26.47,27.23,35.34,27.62,all P < 0.01);the fifth day of space exploration experiment,the difference of the time of the first crossing platform and the number of crossing the platform between groups were statistically significant (H =31.41,30.80,all P < 0.01);the protein level of phosphor-ERK5 in brain tissue of rats was negatively correlated with the number of the first crossing platform (r =-0.470,P < 0.01),while positively related to escape latencies at the fifth day of the test (r =0.591,P < 0.01).Conclusion The changes of ERK5 signaling pathway in rat brain tissue caused by chronic fluorosis are found,which are related to the decrease of leaming and memory ability of animals with chronic fluorosis.
4.Research on remote diagnosis technology in the application of the medical equipment maintenance
Xiaoou ZHU ; Wei GUAN ; Hongzhen QIU
China Medical Equipment 2015;(11):27-29
Objective:Through the application of remote diagnosis system in medical equipment operation maintenance analysis, clarify the significance of the remote diagnosis technology.Methods:Combined with the actual case, from the breakdown maintenance, preventive maintenance, online training, and other aspects to explore remote diagnosis technology in the medical equipment application and expand operations.Results:Using the remote diagnosis technology can reduce the failure rate, monitor system operation state and environment parameter, improve the efficiency of management of medical equipment.Conclusion: remote diagnosis technology make full use of the manufacturers of professional and technical resources, early detection equipment problems, provide prospective judgment, ensure the equipment running in the best condition.
5.Cone beam CT quality assure procedure and the analysis of results
Qiu GUAN ; Nan LI ; Bo YANG ; Jie QIU ; Fuquan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2014;23(2):161-164
Objective To study the image quality control system to ensure that equipment meet clinical needs.Methods It was scanning the Catphan504 phantom with models of high quality head,standard dose head and pelvis,we could get the results of CT numbers linearity,uniformity,spatial resolution,contrast resolution.Using T test to compare different scanning technique results.Results The standard dose head scanning technique was better than the pelvis scanning technique in CT numbers linearity test,and gets the best result in uniformity test.The result of CT numbers uniformity was higher in the standard dose head scanning than the high quality head and the pelvis scanning (9.7 ±3.9 vs.17.9 ±5.3,P =0.00 and 9.5 ± 4.0 vs.31.1 ± 5.7,P =0.00).The result of contrast resolution was higher in the pelvis scanning than the high quality head and the pelvis scanning (5.6 ± 0.1 vs.1.3 ± 0.5,P =0.00 and 6.0 ± 1.0 vs.1.3 ± 0.5,P =0.00).The result of spatial linear distance was very accurate,the range was 4.98 -5.06 cm.Conclusions The results of spatial linearity test are stable and accuracy,but CT numbers linearity and uniformity test are affected by the scanning technique significantly for device.To spatial resolution test and contrast resolution test,we need to set the standard and tolerance according to each linear accelerator specialty.
6.Effects of tyrosine kinase inhibitor on ?_(1B)-AR-induced Ca~(2+)influx involved in hTrp3 protein
Xiaoru YANG ; Yongyuan GUAN ; Qinying QIU ; Hua HE ; Jinliang LI ;
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1987;0(02):-
AIM To investigate the role of Trp3 in the Ca 2+ influx induced by ? 1B AR in HEK293 cells and the effect of tyrosine kinase on it. METHODS With lipofect AMINE2000 reagent, hTrp3 cDNA was transfected to HEK293 cells and ? 1B HEK293 cells respectively. The expression of Trp3 was examined by Western blot. With Fura 2/AM spectrophoto fluorometry, Ca 2+ influx was determined. RESULTS HTrp3 was expressed endogenously in HEK293 cells, and the expression increased in hTrp3 transfected cells. Compared with untransfected cells, transfection of hTrp3 cDNA increased Ca 2+ influx induced by ? 1B AR ( P 0 05). 5~30 ?mol?L -1 genistein inhibited Ca 2+ influx induced by ? 1B AR in hTrp3 cDNA transfected cells and the maximum inhibitory rate was (75 2?12 6)% . CONCLUSION Transfection of hTrp3 cDNA increased Ca 2+ influx induced by ? 1B AR in HEK293 cells. This process was regulated by tyrosine kinase.
7.Combination of gemcitabine and cisplatin in the treatment of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer
Jingxian GUAN ; Shiying YU ; Hong QIU ; Al ET
China Oncology 2001;0(03):-
Purpose:To evaluate the efficacy, toxicity and side effects of the combination of gemcitabine and cisplatin in the treatment of patients with non small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Methods:35 patients with NSCLC diagnosed by pathology or cytology were enrolled into the study. The patients received gemcitabine 1 000 mg/m 2 on d 1,8 and 15 and cisplatin 80 mg/m 2 on d 1 of 28 day cycle (4 week regiment), or received gemcitabine 1 200 mg/m 2 on d 1,8 and cisplain 80 mg/m 2 on d 8 of the 21 day cycle (3 week regiment). Results:28 of all the cases could be evaluated. The total response rate was 53.6% (all of them were partial response). Response rate of 4 week regiment and 3 week regiment were 58.3% and 50.0%, there was no significant difference between the two groups. The major toxicity and side effects included leucopenia and thromasthenia, but they were acceptable. Conclusions:The combination of gemcitabine and cisplatin is an effective and tolerable regiment in the treatment of NSCLC. Further study on the efficacy, toxicity and side effects in the treatment of NSCLC with different regimens should be carried out in the future.
8.The interference of Cd~(2+) with Fura-2 fluorescence in measurement of free cytoplasmic Ca~(2+)
Zheng ZHANG ; Bingxiang CAI ; Qinying QIU ; Jiaguo ZHOU ; Yongyuan GUAN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1986;0(06):-
Aim To investigate the blockade of cadmium on store operated calcium channels and the fluorescence interference of cadmium with Fura-2.Methods PC12 cells were used to determine the intracellular calcium concentration [Ca~(2+)]i indicated by change in Fura-2 fluorescence ratio(F_(340)/F_(380)).Results Introduction of cadmium induced a significant increase in Fura-2 fluorescence ratio following thapsigargin-evoked calcium entry;Besides,cadmium gave rise to a remarkable elevation in Fura-2 fluorescence ratio following breakdown of the plasma membrane by triton,a detergent.The Fura-2 fluorescence was increased in the presence of cadmium and Fura-2/AM,simultaneously in the absence of PC12 cells.Conclusion Cadmium can interfere with the Fura-2 fluorescence.
9.Culture and identification of rat basilar artery smooth muscle cells
Qinying QIU ; Jiaguo ZHOU ; Yujie LIU ; Yongyuan GUAN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2003;0(11):-
Aim To investigate the method of cell culture for smooth muscle cells from rat cerebral basilar artery and understand cells growth and biological characteristics.Methods The explant attached method was applied for cell culture of rat basilar artery smooth muscle cells(BASMCs).The cultured BASMCs were identified by immunocytochemical staining.The activities of cells were indicated by the dynamic changes of intracellular calcium concentration observed by RF-5 000 fluorospectro-photometer.Results BASMCs grew out of tissue blocks by 5 days,reached confluency could be subcultured after 2 weeks.Cultured cells were identified by intensely positive immunocytochemical staining to smooth muscle actin-specific.Introduction of calcium channel agonists induced significant increase in Fura-2 fluorescence ratio(F340/F380)and cells were in good condiction.Conclusion Explant attached method is simple,efficient and economic.It provides an ideal cell model for the study of pathogenesis of the cerebral vascular diseases.
10.Effects of chloride channels blockers on Ca~(2+)influx induced by adrenoline in A10 cells
Hongmei RUAN ; Yongyuan GUAN ; Hua HE ; Qingying QIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2000;0(02):-
AIM: To investigate the relationship between chloride channels and the Ca 2+influx induced by adrendine(Adr). METHODS: The effects of drugs on Adr-induced Ca 2+influx were investigated with Fura-2 fluorescence technique. RESULTS: Adr-induced Ca 2+influx was inhibited by nifedipine,SK&F96365,NFA and furosemide in a concentration manner respectively; Ca 2+influx could be further inhibited by NFA or furosemide after the maximal inhibition by SK&F96365;SK&F96365 also could further inhibit the Ca 2+influx which had been inhibited by NFA or furosemide. Genistein and vanadate could reduce or increase the Ca 2+influx respectively. CONCLUSION: Ca 2+influx induced by Adr is related to VDC and ROC, and chloride channels involves in the processes.The levels of tyrosine phosphoralation affect the Ca 2+influx.