1.The anxiety and panic disorder in the patients with cardiovascular diseases
Juxian YANG ; Jun YU ; Qizhi CHEN
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2001;10(1):24-27
Objective To discuss the anxiety and panic disorder in the patients with cardiovascular diseases. Method To analyze the incidental rate, diagnostic criteria, clinical manifestations and treatment in the anxiety and panic disorders with cardiovascular diseases. Result The incidental rate of anxiety and panic attack in the patients with cardiovascular diseases is high. The common clinical manifestation including chest pain, hypertension, tachycardia, arrhythmia and symptoms similar with left heart failure. Conclusion Physicians ought to improve their ability in identifying the anxiety and panic disorders with cardiovascular diseases.
2.Establishment of a new method based on nucleic acid functionalized GO for the rapid detection of Salmonella typhimurium carrying SSeC gene
Qizhi HE ; Yi NING ; Keke CHEN ; Liang TANG ; Lingli CHEN
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2016;36(6):453-457
Objective To establish a simple, efficient and low-cost method for the detection of Salmonella typhimurium carrying SSeC gene. Methods In this study, a nano-biosensor ( FAM-P/GO) was successfully established based on the noncovalent assembly of carboxy-fluorescein ( FAM)-labeled probe and graphene oxide ( GO) . The target gene at different concentrations and SSeC gene-harbored bacterium sam-ples were detected by the FAM-P/GO nano-biosensor to evaluate its sensitivity. The specificity of the estab-lished nano-biosensor was evaluated by using DNAs with mismatched base pairs and single-stranded DNAs ( ssDNAs) extracted from various species. Results The established strategy for SSeC gene detection showed a good linear range of 0. 05-1. 0 μmol/L (R2=0. 992 1) with a lower limit of 0. 05 μmol/L. Moreover, the lower detection limit for target bacterium samples was 103 CFU/ml and the fluorescence intensity increased linearly with the concentration from 103 CFU/ml to 108 CFU/ml. The signal-to-noise ( S/N) of the experi-mental group was much greater than that of the control group, which indicated that the establish method was highly specific. Conclusion The FAM-P/GO nano-biosensor was successfully established in this study, which provided a new and possible way for the rapid detection of Salmonella typhimurium harboring SSeC gene.
3.Effects of smoking on serum paraoxonase 1 activity and carotid atherosclerosis
Liang ZHANG ; Qizhi CHEN ; Changqian WANG ; Chun CHENG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2015;24(5):458-460
Objective To explore the effects of smoking on serum paraoxonase1 (PON1) activity and carotid atherosclerosis.Methods 478 subjects from residents of health screening for cardiovascular disease were enrolled from June 2012 to July 2014 in Huangpu district,shanghai.Smoking,drinking,exercise and cardiovascular disease risk factor data were recorded and gathered.All subjects accepted carotid artery ultrasound examination and were measured serum PON1 activity.The lowest quartile of serum PON1 activity level was taken as low PON1 activity level.Results (1) Serum PON1 activity in smokers was lower than that in non-smokers ((206.5±25.6) kU/L vs (230.9±38.1)kU/L,P<0.01),incidence of carotid artery atherosclerosis in smoking group was higher than non-smoking group(75.7% vs 56.1%,P<0.01).(2) Multivariate logistic regression analyses indicated smoking,lack of exercise,creatinine,LDL-C were the independence factors of PON1 activity.(3) Multivariate logistic regression analyses indicated smoking,serum PON1 activity,age,gender,systolic pressure,were the independence factors of carotid atherosclerosis.Conclusion Smoking reduces serum activity.Smoking and lower serum PON1 activity level are independent risk factors of carotid atherosclerosis.
4.Probe melting curve analysis-based PCR assay for the rapid detection of non-deletionα-thalassemia(αT)
Xing CHEN ; Qizhi XIAO ; Wen YU ; Yuqiu ZHOU ; Jianhong XIE
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(14):2009-2010,2012
Objective To investigate the clinical value of the probe melting curve analysis‐based PCR assay for the detection of three types of αT .Methods A total of 149 blood and prenatal archival DNA samples (6 of which were amniotic fluid samples)with three knownαT genes ,which included 63 carriers with Hb CS ,22 cases with Hb QS ,43 individuals with Hb WS and 1 double heter‐ozygote with Hb CS and Hb WS) as well as 20 samples with normalα‐globin gene sequence that had been confirmed by RBD com‐bined with DNA sequencing were selected to test the specificity of probe melting curve analysis by blind analysis .Results The probe melting curve analysis accurately detected 100 of the DNA samples previously characterized by S RBD combined with DNA sequencing .Conclusion Probe melting curve analysis‐based PCR assay for the detection ofαT is featured with rapidity and accuracy and can be applied to clinical and prenatal diagnosis .
5.Research of roles of NF-κB and promote apoptosis protein Bak in ucelrative coli-tis
Xiao CHEN ; Qizhi WANG ; Yiwen LI ; Wenjing MA ; Donghong YU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2016;32(9):1286-1290
Objective:To study the expression levels of nuclear factor kappa B, Bcl-2 associated K and TNF-αproteins to discuss the effects of NF-κB and Bak proteins in the pathogenesis of UC.Methods:Eighty clean grade of adult Sprague-Dawley( SD) rats were used,male and female in half and then rando mly selected sixty as the model group,another twenty as the control group.SD rats model were manufactured by a compound method:Trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid ( TNBS )+ethanol.We observed and assessed colonic mucosa by the general morphology and histological changes.To applicated immunohistochemistry and RT-PCR methods to detected the protein and mRNA expression levels of NF-κB,Bak and TNF-αin the model groups and the control group and to analysed their relationships.Results:The successful rate of making model was 97%.The number of inflammatory cells in the model groups more than the control(P<0.01).Group immunohistochemical and RT-PCR,NF-κB and TNF-αproteins and mRNA in UC colon epithelium cells and inflammatory cells were higher than the control(P<0.01).Bak protein in inflammatory cells were lower than the control(P<0.01),but there was no statistical significance in epithelial cells(P>0.05).The expression levels of NF-κB,TNF-αincreased as the histological grade increased(P<0.05),however,the expression level of Bak decreased(P<0.05).NF-κB in colonic mucosa of rats with UC had a significantly positive correlation with that of TNF-α(r=0.892,P<0.01),and negatively correlated with that of Bak(r=-0.793,P<0.01).Conclusion:The levels of NF-κB and Bak may be related to the occurrence and development of UC.
6.Efficacy of Saxagliptin on glucose and lipids metabolism and adipokines in high-glucose and fat dietinduced insulin resistance rats
Qizhi ZHANG ; Shihong CHEN ; Meng WANG ; Xianghua ZHUANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2014;33(3):315-318
Objective To investigate the efficacy of Saxagliptin on the glucose and lipids metabolism and adipokines levels in diet-induced insulin resistance rat,and to explore the regulatory mechanism of saxagliptin in insulin resistance.Methods 36 4-week-old male Wistar rats were randomly divided into two groups:control group (n=12) and high-glucose and fat diet group(HF,n =24).The HF rats were randomly divided into two subgroups:HF group and saxagliptin group,and continued the treatment for 8 weeks.Levels of blood glucose,insulin,triglyceride (TG),total cholesterol (TC),TNF-α and adiponectin were determined.Results After four months,serum levels of fasting glucose,insulin,TG,TC were significantly increased in HF group as compared with control group [(7.07±1.61) mmol/L vs.(5.10±0.44) mmol/L,(23.70±7.37) mU/L vs.(19.35 ± 6.38) mU/L],[(3.21± 1.44) mmol/L vs.(0.83 ± 0.39) mmol/L,(3.04 ± 1.62) mmol/L vs.(1.14±0.24) mmol/L,all P<0.05],and were all decreased after the treatment of saxagliptin.The glucose infusion rate was lower in HF group than in control group and was higher in saxagliptin group than in HF group [(18.80±1.57) mg · kg-1 · min-1 vs.(24.31±2.65) mg · kg 1 · min 1,(21.45 ±1.80) mg· kg-1 · min-1 vs.(18.80±1.57) mg· kg 1 · min-1,P<0.01 or 0.05].Compared with the control group,serum THF-α was higher and adiponectin level was lower in HF group [(1.38 ±0.18) μg/L vs.(2.33±0.21)μg/L,(2.65±0.29) mg/L vs.(1.38±0.20)mg/L,both P<0.01].Saxagliptin can significantly increase the serum level of adiponectin and decrease the level of TNF-α in HF group (P<0.01 or 0.05).Conclusions Saxagliptin treatment can improve high-fat dietinduced insulin resistance,decrease blood lipids levels and regulate the levels of adipokines in HF rats.
7.Screening of effective sequence of heparanase gene-targeted by small interfering RNA
Shaoquan CHEN ; Qizhi LIU ; Jingxiang SONG ; Bing WANG
Chinese Journal of Current Advances in General Surgery 1999;0(02):-
Objective: According to heparanase’s gene sequence of gene bank, to construct heparanase gene-targeted small interfering RNA (siRNA)and its expression vector and to observe its interfering effect on the expression of heparanase gene in human malignant breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells. Methods: Heparanase gene-targeted hairpin siRNA was designed, two complementary oligonucleotide strand was synthesized and inserted into pGPU6/GFP/Neo vector,which was identified by sequence identify. Human malignant breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells were transfected with the constructed vector with lipofectamine method. Western blot was per-formed to evaluate the expression of heparanase protein. Results: Four kinds of heparanase gene-targeted hairpin siRNA were designed, and were inserted into pGPU6/GFP/Neo vector after annealing. The vector containing siRNA was proved to be right by sequencing. The result of Western blot indicated that the expression of heparanase could be degraded by siRNA. Conclusion: The expression of heparanase can be degraded by siRNA method, and HPSE-A and HPSE-B showed the best results.
8.Effects of propofol and etomidate on lipid peroxides and superoxide diomutase in patients undergoing caroiac valve replacemant
Liu LIU ; Jianmei ZHOU ; Qizhi CHEN ; Zhiping LV ;
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 1996;0(09):-
Objective: To observe the effects of propofol on lipid peroxides(LPO)and superoxide diomutase(SOD) during open heart surgery. Method: Twenty patients undergoing cardiac valve replacement, were diviced into two groups: propofol group and etomidate group. The serum samples were taken to measure LPO and SOD lerels before and after ischemic reperfusion,and recorded ECG and MAP. Result: The serum LPO level decreased sign ficantly during aortic cannulation,and increased after aortic cross-release in propofol group(P
9.Primary study on change of STAT3-TLR2 signaling axis in Chlamydia trachomatis persistent infection
Chunjing CHEN ; En CHEN ; Lin LIN ; Qizhi LUO ; Wei LI ; Ping YU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2015;(5):585-589
Objective:To explore in state of Chlamydia trachomatis persistent infection,the STAT3-TLR2 axis may be activated and mediating abnormal secretion of inflammatory cytokines.Methods: We established acute infection and IFN-γinduced persistent infection model of Ct in HeLa cell.Gene transcription, cytokine secretion and protein expression were detected by using qRT-PCR, ELISA and Western blot respectively in STAT3-TLR2 signaling axis in each Ct infection model.Results: Persistent Ct infections upregulated the transcription of TLR2,significantly increased both the secretion of inflammatory cytokine IL-1αand the expression of STAT3 and TLR2,moreover,enhanced the activation of STAT3 simultaneously.Conclusion: In the Ct persistent infection induced by IFN-γ,the STAT3-TLR2 signaling axis activated significantly in HeLa cell.
10.The ultrasound characteristics of carotid atherosclerosis in acute stroke patients with early neurological deterioration
Shengjiang CHEN ; Guangcai DUAN ; Mei CHEN ; Zhoulong ZHANG ; Yujuan XIE ; Lina HUANG ; Ganqin DU ; Qizhi FU
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2010;18(4):254-258
Objective To explore the ultrasound characteristics of carotid atherosclerosis in acute stroke patients with early neurological deterioration (END). Methods END was defined as a increase by at least two points in the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale between admission and day 7. Among 128 patients with acute stroke in whom carotid ultrasound examinations were performed within 24 hours after admission, 38 patients with END and 40risk-matched patients without END were included in the END group and the non-END group,respectively. The ultrasound characteristics of carotid atherosclerosis were compared in both groups. Results Plaque score (16.7 ±4.4 mm vs. 13.3 ±3.5 mm, t=2.673, P=0.009),intima-media cross-sectional area (26. 4 ± 8. 5 mm2 vs. 20. 5 ± 6. 8 mm2, t = 3. 394, P =0. 001), arterial stiffness index (28. 94 ±4. 29 vs. 21. 22 ±5. 85, t = 6. 618, P =0. 000), and the rates of unstable plaque (66. 7% υs. 43. 3%, χ2=9. 164, P =0. 003), eccentric plaque (62. 8% vs. 45. 6%, χ2=5. 008, P =0. 025), stenosis ≥50% (71. 1% vs. 37. 5%, χ2=8. 828, P =0. 003), and negative remodeling (28. 9% vs. 7. 5%, χ2=6.087, P =0.014) in the END group were significantly higher than those in the non-END group, while the distensibility coefficient ([14. 74 ±8. 66]×10-6/P υs. [19. 16 ±9.35] × 10-6/Pa, t =2. 163, P=0. 034)and compliance coefficient ([0.49 ±0. 13] × 10-4 mm2/Pa υs. [0. 58 ±0. 11] × 10-4 mm2/Pa,t =3.307, P =0. 001) were significantly lower than those in the non-END group. Conclusions The ultrasound characteristics such as plaque score, intima-media cross-sectional area, arterial stiffness index, unstable plaque, eccentric plaque, stenosis ≥ 50%, negative remodeling,distensibility and compliance may be useful to predict END in patients with acute stroke.