1.Effects of different doses of PcTx1 on global cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats
Xianming ZENG ; Yaomei CUI ; Huixian CHENG ; Yunhe ZHU ; Wei GAO ; Qiuting ZENG ; Manlin DUAN ; Jianguo XU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;32(6):708-712
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of different doses of PcTx1,a specific blocker of acid-sensing ion channel 1a,on global cerebral ischemia/repedfusion (I/R) injury in rats,MethodsSixty adult male Sprague Dawley rats (weighing 250-300 g) were randomly divided into 6 grups ( n =10 each):sham operation group (group S),I/R group,different doses of PcTx1 ( 10 ng/ml,group P1 ; 25 ng/ml,group P2 ; 50 ng/ml,group P3 ;and 500 ng/ml,group P4 ) groups.Global cerebral ischemia was induced by the modified procedure of Pulsinelli 4-vessel occlusion.In groups P1,P2,P3 and P4,different doses of PcTx1 ( 10,25,50 and 500 ng/ml),6 μl each,were respectively injected into the lateral cerebral ventricle at the initiation of reperfusion,while equal volume of double distilled water was injected instead in group I/R.Six rats in each group were sacrificed at 24 h of reperfusion,and the brains were immediately removed,Thereafter,the contents of malondialdehyde (MDA),reduced glutathione (GSH) and ritric oxide (NO),the activities of constitutive NO synthase (eNOS) snd inducible NO synthase (iNOS) were detected in hippocampus.Four rats in each group were sacrificed at 72 h of reperfusion,and hematoxylin and eosin staining was used to observe the pathomorphological changes of the hippocampal neurons.ResultsCompared with group S,the other groups showed decreases in the contents of GSH,while increases in the contents of MDA and NO and the activities of cNOS and iNOS ( P < 0.05 or 0.01 ).The contents of GSH increased,while the contents of MDA and NO and the activities of cNOS and iNOS decreased in groups P2,P3 and P4 compared with group I/R ( P < 0.05 or 0.01).Compared with group P1,the contents of GSH increased,the contents of MDA and the activities of cNOS decreased in groups P2,P3 and P4,and the contents of NO and the activities of iNOS decreased in groups P3 and P4 ( P < 0.05 or 0.01 ).Compared with group P2,the activities of iNOS decreased in groups P3 and P4(P < 0.05 or 0.01).The damage to neurons in hippocampal CAI was severe in groups I/R and P1,but it was attenuated in groups P3 and P4.ConclusionPcTx1 25,50 and 500 ng/ml (6 μl)injected into lateral cerebral ventricle can attenuate global cerebral I/R injury in rats,and the dose 50 ng/ml (6 μl) is more suitable.
2.Effect of hydrogen-rich saline on regulatory T cells in peripheral blood during global cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats
Qian LI ; Qiuting ZENG ; Pan YU ; Changsong ZHU ; Tao LIU ; Xingdong CHEN ; Manlin DUAN ; Jianguo XU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2014;(3):370-372
Objective To evaluate the effect of hydrogen-rich saline on the regulatory T cells (Tregs ) in the peripheral blood during global cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R ) in rats .Methods Seventy-seven male Sprague-Dawley rats ,aged 2-3 months ,weighing 260-300 g ,were randomly divided into 3 groups using a random number table:sham operation group (group S , n=11) ,group I/R (n=33) ,and hydrogen-rich saline group (group H , n=33 ) .Global cerebral I/R was produced by 4-vessel occlusion method .The bilateral carotid arteries were blocked for 15 min followed by reperfusion in I/R and H groups .In group H ,0.6 mmol/L hydrogen-rich saline 5 ml/kg was injected intraperitoneally at 0 and 6 h of reperfusion ,while the equal volume of normal saline was injected instead in the other two groups .Before ischemia (T0 ) in group S and at 6 ,24 and 72 h of reperfusion (T1-3 ) in I/R and H groups ,7 rats were chosen ,the blood samples from the peripheral vein were collected for determination of the number of Tregs . Then the animals were sacrificed and the spleen was removed for measurement of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) content .The left 4 rats of each group were sacrificed at T0 and T1-3 and the brains were obtained for examination of the pyramidal cell morphology in the hippocampal CA 1 region and for determination of the number of pyramidal cells in brain tissues .Results Compared with group S , the number of pyramidal cells in the hippocampal CA1 region ,the number of Tregs in the peripheral blood and content of TGF-β1 in the spleen were significantly decreased at T1-3 in group I/R ( P<0.05) .Compared with group I/R ,the number of pyramidal cells in the hippocampal CA 1 region and the number of Tregs in the peripheral blood at T2-3 ,and the content of TGF-β1 in the spleen at T1-3 were significantly increased ( P<0.05) ,and the pathological changes of pyramidal cells were attenuated in group H .Conclusion The mechanism by which hydrogen-rich saline attenuates global cerebral I/R injury may be related to the increased number of Tregs in peripheral blood and promoted secretion of TGF-β1 in rats .
3.Effects of polysaccharide content and anti-inflammatory,hemostatic,and antioxidant activities before and after preparation of Mosla chinensis-Jiangxiangru
Qiuting MA ; Lei XU ; Yuchen ZHU ; Mengting XU ; Wenkai ZHANG ; Zhiyong LIU
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2024;34(2):79-88
Objective Explore changes in polysaccharides in Jiangxiangru before and after ginger juice preparation,and evaluate polysaccharide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities before and after processing.Methods The contents of Jiangxiangru polysaccharide(JXRPs)and Ginger juice processed of Jiangxiangru polysaccharide(JZJXRPs)before and after processing were determined by phenol-sulfuric acid method.We used the swelling model in rats and endotoxin(LPS)to establish the RAW264.7 mouse macrophage inflammation model.The optimal administration concentration was determined using a cell proliferation(MTT)assay.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)were used to measure Interleukin-6(IL-6),Interleukin-12(IL-12),Nitric oxide(NO),Interleukin-4(IL-4),and Interleukin-10(IL-10).Bleeding time of mice by tail cutting was observed to evaluate the hemostatic effect.The ability to remove 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl radical(DPPH)and 2,2'-Azinobis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonate)(ABTS)was used to evaluate in vitro antioxidant activity.Results The contents of JXRPs and JZJXRPs were 13%and 22%,respectively.In swollen rats at 4 h after injection,compared with the model group,200 mg/kg JXRPs and 100 mg/kg JZJXRPs significantly reduced rat swelling(P<0.05).In vitro anti-inflammation assessment showed that the polysaccharides before and after processing significantly inhibited secretion of IL-6,IL-12,and NO(P<0.01)and promoted secretion of IL-4 and IL-10(P<0.01),and also that processing post-effects were stronger.The hemostatic experiment show that,compared with the control group,JXRPs increased hemostasis,but without a significant difference,and no significant difference was found using JZJXRPs,although high doses showed a trend to increase hemostasis.In vitro antioxidant activity showed that JXRPs and JZJXRPs had different scavenging abilities for DPPH and ABTS with IC50 values of JXRPs of 0.2215 and 0.2110 mg/ml,respectively,and IC50 values of JZJXRPs of 0.1651 and 0.1884 mg/mL,respectively.Conclusions After Jiangxiangru is produced in ginger juice,it promotes dissolution of polysaccharides and increases polysaccharide content.Anti-inflammatory,hemostasis,and antioxidant capacities are stronger in JZJXRPS than JXRPS,which lays the foundation for follow-up research and clinical applications of JXRPS.
4.Effects of Mosla chinensis seed oil on sleep,olfactory ability,and antioxidant indexes in D.melanogaster
Mengting XU ; Yuchen ZHU ; Dan SU ; Yonggui SONG ; Wenkai ZHANG ; Lei XU ; Qiuting MA ; Zhiyong LIU ; Shaoyong GUO
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2024;32(9):1182-1190
Objective To investigate the effects of MCSO on physiological behavior and antioxidant index in D.melanogaster.Methods One-day-old wild type D.melanogaster was divided into control group,0.25%,0.5%,1%,2%and 4%dose groups,as well as male and female groups.The control group was exposed to the base medium,and each dose group was exposed to the MCSO medium added with 0.25%,0.5%,1%,2%and 4%concentrations,respectively.The optimal dosage concentration and time of administration were investigated by climbing experiment.Then the flies were divided into control group,model group and MCSO group.The model group was established by depriving the flies of sleep through repeated nocturnal light stimulation.Period of drug treatment,appetite test,negative geotaxis ability test,stress test,olfactory memory test,and sleep-wake rhythm detection were used to explore the effects of MCSO on their physiological behavior.The activities of super oxidase dismutase(SOD),catalase(CAT),and malondialdehyde(MDA)were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results MCSO enhanced the locomotory ability of 30-day-old D.melanogaster(P<0.01),increased the activity of SOD and CAT(P<0.01),and decreased the concentration of MDA(P<0.01).Improve olfactory memory of senile fruit flies.After sleep deprivation,the night sleep time of female Drosophila model group was reduced(P<0.05),and that of male Drosophila model group was reduced(P<0.01).After feeding MCSO,the night sleep time of female drosophila model group was extended(P<0.05),and that of male drosophila model group was extended(P<0.01).Conclusions MCSO had a certain antioxidant effect,prolonging the sleep time and improving the olfactory memory of sleep-deprived Drosophila.
5.Relationship between severity of CHD and risk of cardiovascular events in a population with different ABO blood types
Qiuting DONG ; Yan ZHANG ; Sha LI ; Ying GAO ; Chenggang ZHU ; Naqiong WU ; Yuanlin GUO ; Qian DONG ; Geng LIU ; Jianjun LI
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2018;20(4):363-366
Objective To study the relationship of different ABO blood types with the risk of cardiovascular events and the severity of CHD.Methods A total of coronary arteriography-confirmed 3823 Chinese Han CHD patients were divided into O blood type group (n=1140) and non-O blood type group (n=2683).A total of 3654 patients who were followed up by telephone for a median period of 24.6 months were divided into cardiovascular events group (n=348) and cardiovascular events-free group (n =3306).The risk of cardiovascular events in CHD patients with different ABO blood types was assessed according to the Cox proportional hazards model.Results The incidence of left main branch lesion or 3-branch lesions was significantly higher in cardiovascular events group than in cardiovascular events-free group (15.2% vs 8.1%,47.7% vs 30.5%,P<0.01).The Gensini score was significantly higher in non-O blood type group than in O blood type group (20 vs 18,P<0.05).The incidence of cardiovascular events was higher in non-O blood type group than in O blood type group (10.3% vs 7.8%,P=0.019).Cox proportional hazards model showed that non-O blood type was an risk factor for cardiovascular events (HR =1.318,95 %CI:1.030-1.685).The risk of cardiovascular events was still higher in non-O blood type group than in O blood type group after adjustment for confounders (HR=1.291,95%CI:1.008-1.657,P=0.046).Conclusion Non-O blood type is closely related with cardiovascular events in Chinese Han CHD patients.
6.Value of endothelin-1 in predicting the outcome of stable coronary artery disease patients
Yuanyuan LIU ; Bingyang ZHOU ; Yuanlin GUO ; Chenggang ZHU ; Naqiong WU ; Ying GAO ; Qiuting DONG ; Jianjun LI
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2018;20(6):585-588
Objective To study the value of endothelin-1 (ET-1) in predicting the outcome of stable coronary artery disease (SCAD) patients.Methods A total of 3154 SCAD patients who were followed up for 24 months were divided into cardiocerebral vascular events group (n=189) and cardiocerebral vascular events-free group (n =2965).Their serum ET-1 level was measured by ELISA.The patients were further divided into ET-1 <0.3 pmol/L group (n=1588) and ET-1≥0.3 pmol/L group (n=1566).The value of ET-1 in predicting the end events was assessed by Cox regression analysis.The survival curve was plotted by Kaplan-Meier analysis.Results The serum ET-1 level was signify-cantly higher in cardiocerebral vascular events group than in cardiocerebral vascular events-free group (0.33 pmol/L vs 0.30 pmol/L,P=0.004).The incidence of clinical end events was significantly lower in ET-1 ≥0.3 pmol/L group than in ET-1 <0.3 pmol/L group (7.02% vs 4.97%,P=0.015).Multivariable Cox regression analysis showed that ET-1 was a predictor of clinical end events (HR=1.656,95%CI:1.099-2.496,P=0.016).Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the events-free survival rate was lower in patients with a higher serum ET-1 level than in those with a lower serum ET-1 level (P=0.016).Conclusion ET-1 is an important risk factor for the outcome of SCAD patients.Further studies are needed to confirm its long-term value in predicting the outcome of SCAD patients.
7.Factors influencing hemolysis rate of leukocyte-reduced red blood cells at the end of preservation period in blood donors
Liujuan ZHANG ; Xinwei WANG ; Dong PANG ; Yangchun PAN ; Zhenxing WEI ; Xiong LI ; Qiuting ZHU ; Ruru HE ; Hui ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2023;36(12):1147-1151
【Objective】 To compare the current standards and explore the influencing factors for hemolysis rate of leukocyte-reduced red blood cells at the end of the preservation period, in order to formulate reasonable internal control indicators. 【Methods】 A retrospective analysis was performed on hemolysis rate of 427 samples of leukocyte-reduced red blood cells at the end of the preservation period in Nanning Blood Center from 2015 to 2022. Compared with the current standard for hemolysis rate at the end of the preservation period (GB 18469-2012 Quality Requirements for Whole Blood and Component Blood), the differences were analyzed, and the factors influncing the hemolysis rate were analyzed in terms of different blood donor groups. 【Results】 1) Among the 427 samples, the hemolysis rate of 418 (97.89%) did not exceed 0.4%, all lower than 0.8%; 2)the hemolysis rate of the male group was higher than that of the female group; 3) the hemolysis rate of the 18-29 years old group was lower than that of the 30-39 year old group and the 40-60 year old group, with statistically significant difference; 4) in terms of occupation, the hemolysis rate of students was the lowest, and the differences between groups were statistically significant; 5) no statistical significance was found in ethnicity and blood type. 【Conclusion】 Statistics indicated that gender, age, blood donation volume and occupation of blood donors were the influencing factors of hemolysis rate. The current standard is obviously higher in the qualified range of blood quality control in Nanning. It is advisable to formulate a reasonable quality control strategy with internal control index of hemolysis rate set <0.4%, which is conducive to making accurate evaluation of internal quality control and ensuring blood safety.