2.Cisplatin therapy for in vivo enrichment of gastric cancer stem cells
Rong LI ; Rong LI ; Guangrong DAI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2015;(41):6611-6615
BACKGROUND:Tumor stem cels have self-renewal, drug resistance and metastasis tumorigenicity, which play an important role in occurrence, development and metastasis of tumors. Currently, there are two methods to identify tumor stem cels, namely, in vitro tumor sphere culture experiments and in vivo mouse tumorigenic experiments. However, there ia a lack of reports regarding clinicaly enriched gastric cancer cels by chemotherapy. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the enrichment of rat gastric cancer stem cels by cisplatin, and to explore the screening methods for their surface marker proteins. METHODS: BCG-823 gastric cancer model was established in rats, and then rat models were randomized into two groups: rats in experimental groups were subjected to intravenous injection of 0.1, 0.2, 0.25, 0.3 g/L cisplatin via the tail vein; those in control group were injected with normal salinevia the tail vein. After three courses of chemotherapy, gastric stem cels-enriched tissues were colected. Tumor surface proteins were extracted using high-throughput protein microarray and identified by western blot assay. Effects of cisplatin on enrichment of rat gastric cancer stem cels and screening methods for surface marker proteins were compared. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Cisplatin at a dose of 0.3 g/L×200μL exhibited the best therapeutic effects, and moreover, with the dose increasing, the tolerance became worse and the incidence of adverse reaction became higher. Transplantation tumors were verified by hematoxylin-eosin staining. Western blot test results were similar to the findings of protein microarray method, that is, HLA-DQ, PMP22 and Claudin7 protein expressions increased in gastric tissues, but HLA-DR, CD14, CD16 and CD56 protein expression decreased. These findings suggest that cisplatin can be used to enrich gastric cancer stem cels in rats, and to successfuly screen the corresponding surface marker proteins.
3.Influence of antiepileptic drugs on levels of serum homecysteine, folate and B vitamins in patients with post-stroke epilepsy
Rong ZOU ; Yongping DAI ; Heqing ZHAO
Journal of Clinical Neurology 2017;30(2):93-97
Objective To investigate the influence of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) on levels of serum homocysteine (Hcy),folate,vitamin B12 and B6 in patients with post-stroke epilepsy (PSE).Methods The serum levels of Hcy,folate,vitamin B12 and B6 of 194 PSE patients with AEDs treatment for more than 1 year (AEDs treatment group) and 40 newly diagnosed PSE patients without AEDs therapy (control group) were detected.The effects of AEDs on above indexes were analyzed.Results Compared with control group,the serum level of serum Hcy was significantly increased,and the serum levels of folate,B12 were significantly decreased in AEDs treatment group (all P<0.05).The difference of the serum levels of vitamin B6 among the groups was not significant.Compared with monothetapy subgroup,the serum levels of Hcy was significantly increased in the combination therapy subgroup (P<0.05).Compared with control group,the serum levels of Hcy were significantly increased in patients with Valproate (VPA),Carbamazepine (CBZ) and Oxcarbazepine (OXC) monotherapy,the serum levels of folate were significantly decreased in patients with VPA and CBZ monotherapy,and the serum level of B12 was significantly decreased in patients with VPA monotherapy (all P<0.05).Compared with control group,the serum levels of Hcy were significantly increased in patients with 2 kinds of AEDs combination treatment [VPA+CBZ,VPA+Levetiracetam (LEV),VPA+OXC,CBZ+LEV] or ≥3 kinds of AEDs combination treatment,the serum levels of folate was significantly decreased in patients with 2 kinds of AEDs combination treatment (VPA+LEV,VPA+OXC,CBZ+LEV) or ≥3 kinds of AEDs combination treatment,the serum levels of B12 were siginificantly decreased in patients with 2 kinds of AEDs combination treatment (VPA+CBZ,VPA+OXC,CBZ+LEV) or ≥3 kinds of AEDs combination treatment (all P<0.05).The incidence of hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) in AEDs treatment group (36.6%) was significantly higher than that in control group (20.0%) (χ2=4.085,P=0.043).And the difference of HHcy incidence between the combination therapy subgroup (47.6%) and the control group was statistical significant (χ2=6.950,P=0.008).The difference of HHcy incidence between the monotherapy subgroup (33.6%) and the control group was not significant.The HHcy incidence of patients with VPA and CBZ monotherapy (40.5%;43.8%) were significantly higer than those in the control group (χ2=3.871,P=0.049;χ2=4.726,P=0.030).The differences of HHcy incidence between patients with OXC,LEV monotherapy (29.2%;22.9%) and the control group were not significant.Conclusions AEDs therapy has little influence on the serum levels of vitamin B6,while has great influence on the serum levels of Hcy,folate and vitamin B12.Combination treatment of AEDs and monotherapy of VPA,CBZ may increase the incidence of HHcy in PSE patients.
4.Physiotherapy for Fracture in Earthquake: 11 Cases Report
Rong DAI ; Suping MA ; Qiurong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2010;16(3):284-285
ObjectiveTo explore the early rehabilitation for the fracture suffered from earthquake. Methods11 cases were reported. ResultsAll the patients recovered satisfactorily. ConclusionEarly physiotherapy is effective on fracture suffered from earthquake.
5.Regulation of paxillin tyrosine phosphorylation via inhibition of c-Abl kinase to protect ventilator induce lung injury in vivo in rats
Rong ZHONG ; Jun XIAO ; Chunguang DAI ; Zhihui YU
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2017;29(7):596-601
Objective To determine whether the inhibition of paxillin tyrosine residues 31 and tyrosine residues 118 (Pxn Y31 and Pxn Y118) phosphorylation via inhibition of c-Abl kinase will effectively block its downstream effector molecules vessel endothelium-cadherin (VE-cad), and whether Rho/Rho kinase activation which will induce the vascular barrier dysfunction. Methods Ninety healthy male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into nine groups (each n =10). Only tracheotomy was undergone in the sham group. Groups of protective ventilation were set at a volume tidal (VT) of 6 mL/kg, a positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) of 5 cmH2O (1 cmH2O =0.098 kPa) for 1 hour or 2 hours (namely group PVT 1 h and group PVT 2 h), respectively. Groups of high VT were put on mechanical ventilation (MV) at high VT 30 mL/kg, PEEP 0 for 1 hour or 2 hours (namely group HVT 1 h and group HVT 2 h), respectively. Groups UO126 and AG957 pretreatment were set on MV at HVT for 1 hour or 2 hour respectively, but they were given p42/44 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p42/44MAPK) inhibitor UO1261 mg/kg by intraperitoneal injection or c-Abl kinase inhibitor AG95710 mL/kg by intragastric injection 1 hour before HVT ventilation. All the animals were sacrificed after experiments and specimens of lung tissues and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were harvested. Pulmonary vascular permeability was measured by Evans blue (EB). The levels of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) in BALF were measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Then the change of lung tissue pathology was observed with light microscope, diffuse alveolar damage system (DAD) score and lung wet/dry ratio (W/D) were estimated. The myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity was measured by colorimetric analysis, phosphorylations of c-Abl Y245, Pxn Y31, Pxn Y118, VE-cad Y658, p42/44MAPK Y202/Y204, myosin light chain (MLC) and myosin-associated phosphatasetype Y696 (MYPT Y696) were determined by Western Blot. Results ① There were no obvious pathological changes in the lung tissue in the sham group and PVT 1 h or 2 h group, and also there were no significant differences in all the parameters between above groups. However, the injury in lung tissue was severe in the HVT groups. In addition, DAD score, lung W/D ratio, EB content, the activity of MPO, and TNF-α in BALF in HVT groups were significantly higher than those in sham group and PVT groups. After pretreatment with AG957 or UO126, all the parameters were significantly decreased as compared with those of groups HVT. ② The levels of phosphorylation of the proteins in lung tissue in HVT groups were increased as compared with those of group sham and groups PVT, especially at 2 hours of MV. However, compared with groups HVT, the level of p-VE-cad Y658 in lung tissue decreased significantly in group AG957 and group UO126 at 2 hours after HVT. However, the levels of all phosphorylated proteins at 2 hours were significantly lowered in the AG957 group compared with those of the HVT group [p-c-Abl Y245 (gray value): 0.29±0.04 vs. 0.42±0.04, p-Pxn Y31 (gray value): 0.51±0.03 vs. 0.70±0.05, p-Pxn Y118 (gray value):0.65±0.04 vs. 0.91±0.04, p-VE-cad Y658 (gray value): 0.77±0.07 vs. 1.32±0.07, p-p42/44MAPK Y202/Y204 (gray value): 0.38±0.06 vs. 0.61±0.03, p-MLC (gray value): 0.37±0.04 vs. 0.77±0.05, p-MYPT Y696 (gray value):0.54±0.05 vs. 0.87±0.06, all P < 0.05]. After pretreatment with UO126, the phosphorylation level of VE-cad in lung tissue at 2 hours was significantly lower than that of HVT group (gray value: 0.74±0.04 vs. 1.32±0.07), and the phosphorylation levels of p42/44MAPK and its downstream effector molecules MLC and MYPT Y696 were also significantly decreased [p-p42/44MAPK Y202/Y204 (gray value): 0.38±0.07 vs. 0.61±0.03, p-MLC (gray value):0.37±0.04 vs. 0.77±0.05, p-MYPT Y696 (gray value): 0.55±0.05 vs. 0.87±0.06, all P < 0.05]. Conclusions Pxn Y31 and Pxn Y118 phosphorylation could be blocked by inhibition of c-Abl kinase, which could strengthen VE-cad at attachment junction and might block formation of Pxn-guanine nucleotide-exchange factor H1 (GEF-H1)-p44/42MAPK signalosome which induce activation local Rho signaling, lead to activation of MLC phosphorylation, actomyosin contraction, and increase endothelial permeability.
6.Spectral-domain OCT features of macular edema induced by central retinal vein occlusion
Xuan, ZOU ; Rong-ping, DAI ; Fang-tian, DONG ; Hong, DU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2011;29(6):535-538
Background Cystoid macular edema(CME) is an important cause of visual impairment of central retinal vein occlusion(CRVO).Spectral-Domain optical coherence tomography(SD-OCT) has increased speed and higher resolution,offering a better chance of understanding the morphological changes and pathogenesis of CME. Objective This study was to survey the morphologic features of macular edema associated with CRVO by SD-OCT. Methods Clinical data of the patients with CRVO diagnosed in Department of Ophthalmology,Peking Union Medical College Hospital from March 2008 to August 2009 were retrospectively analyzed.SD-OCT features of macular edema induced by CRVO were analyzed and recorded.Results The average macular foveal thickness was(527.5±218.2) μm in macular edemas eyes.Main morphological changes included 55 cases(84.6%) of CME,15 cases of(23.1%) serous macular detachment(SMD),and 10 cases(15.4%) of simple macular edema,and these findings occurred at the same time in some eyes.Cystoid spaces in the parafoveal region were seen in the inner nuclear layer,outer plexiform layer and outer nuclear layer,and discontinuous or weak inner segment/outer segment(IS/OS) line was often seen in CME.The incidence of CME associated with incomplete posterior vitreous detachment(PVD) was 14.5%,and that of neural epithelial edema associated with incomplete PVD was 10.0%,showing an insignificant difference between them(χ2=0.000,P=1.000).The average area of SMD was 1838.4μm ×1428.1μm×190.1μm,and the incidence of partial PVD was higher(χ2=4.266,P=0.039).Conclusion SD-OCT can reveal the micro-morphological change of macular zone in macular edema eye.SD-OCT enabled visualization of its spatial extent in each retinal layer and the condition of IS/OS layer.Serous macular edema is related with partial PVD.
7.Clinical characteristic analysis of 99 adenovirus pneumonia cases in children
Rong LUO ; Zhou FU ; Ying HUANG ; Jihong DAI
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(30):3997-3998,4001
Objective To analyse the clinic characteristics of adenovirus pneumonia in children and have a good understanding of the clinical features of adenovirus pneumonia in children .Methods The clinical data of 99 cases with adenovirus pneumonia during January 2011 to June 2013 were reviewed .Clinical manifestation ,auxiliary examination and treatment were analyzed .Results All 99 patients had fever ,heat process was long and were prone to complications ,including :35 cases of respiratory failure ,27 cases of pleu-ral effusion ,11 cases of atelectasis and 52 cases of myocardial damage .Adenovirus pneumonia was easily combined with other path-ogenic infections .Streptococcus pneumoniae was the most common bacterial pathogens and respiratory viruses were the most com-mon virus .The radiographic features of chest of adenovirus pneumonia were in both lungs exudative ,and really variable .Adenovirus pneumonia in bronchoscopy showed bronchial inflammation .Treatment of adenovirus pneumonia was the comprehensive treatment . Conclusion The condition of adenovirus pneumonia is serious and the number of complications is large .Adenovirus pneumonia could easily cause secondary bacterial infection .There is no specific treatment for adenovirus pneumonia .Clinicians should pay more attention .
8.Determination of totol polyphenols in Vitis amurensis seed extract
Rong JIA ; Haijing NI ; Chunfang ZHAO ; Weiqun DAI
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2006;0(05):-
Objective To establish the determination method of total polyphenols in vitis amurensis seed extract.Methods Using gallic acid as reference substance,the content of total polyphenols in Vitis amurensis seed extract was determined by the optimum conditions of Folin-Ciocalteu chromatometry.Results There was a good linearity between gallic acid concentration and absorbance in the range 0.002-0.010 g?L-1(Y=86.243X+0.007,r=0.9996);the precision RSD was 0.14%;the stability RSD was 1.77%;the repeatability RSD was 1.44%;the average recovery rate was 102.00%(RSD=1.37%).Conclusion This method is simple,fast and has high sensitivity and good reproducibility.
9.Study on the map of plasmid of Y. pestis in the R. opimus natural plague foci in Junggar Basin
Rong GUO ; Youquan XIN ; Xinhui WANG ; Zhizhen QI ; Xiang DAI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2009;29(4):291-293
Objective To investigate the type of plasmid map of Y. pestis in the R. opimas natural plague loci in Junggar Basin. Methods A total of 39 plasmid DNA of Y. pestis which were isolated from the natural plague loci of Junggar Basin, Tianshan Mountain, Kunlun Mountain, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and In-ner Mongolia were extracted by the methods of Kado and Liu. The plasmid map was analyzed by the methods of agarose gel eleetrophoretogram. Results Two types of plasmid map were found in 26 Y. pestis which were isolated from Junggar Basin. Of them 23 were 6 × 106, 45 × 106 and 65 × 106 type of plasmid map, and 3 were 6 × 106, 45 × 106 and 72 × 106 type. Conclusion There are two types of plasmid map in the R. opi-mus natural plague loci in Junggar Basin. One type, which is the dominant type in this area, is 6 × 106, 45 × 106 and 65 × 106 type. This type is also similar to the dominant plasmid map type of the nature plague loci of Tianshan Mountain, Kunlun Mountain, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and Inner Mongolia. The other type is 6 × 106, 45 × 106 and 72 × 106 type, and this type is new plasmid map type of Y. pestis in our country.
10.The high risk factors and clinical analysis of respiratory distress syndrome in neonates at different gestational age
Miaoying DAI ; Shaobing LI ; Jinhui HU ; Li CHA ; Rong WU
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2014;(7):644-648
Objective To compare the high risk factors, complications, treatment and prognosis of respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) in neonates at different gestational age (GA). Methods Between August 2012 and July 2013, 156 neonates with RDS were selected and distributed into 3 groups, 42 early preterm (GA<34weeks), 52 late preterm (GA 35 to 36 weeks), and 62 in term group (GA≥37 weeks). Retrospectively analysis was performed for high risk factors, complications, treatment and prognosis of the three groups. Results In 156 neonates with RDS, the male and female proportion was 2.25:1. All groups had more males, but the gender difference has no statistical signiifcance in three groups (P=0.923). The onset time of RDS and the hospitalization time both show an increasing trend of statistical signiifcance (P<0.05). Comparing the difference of high risk factors for RDS of the 3 groups, birth asphyxia, placental abnormalities, multiple pregnancy, premature rupture of membranes was most common in early preterm group, and followed by late preterm group, and C-section was most common in term group and unexplained preterm was more common in early preterm group than that in late preterm group (all P<0.05). Among the three groups, the ratio of pulmonary surfactant application was the lowest in the term group, the ratio of X-ray grade over II was high-est in early preterm group, oxygen and hospitalization time were the longest in early preterm group (P<0.05). The risks of com-plicated with pulmonary infection, intracranial hemorrhages and bronchopulmonary dysplasia were the highest in early preterm group and the risk of complicated pneumothorax was the highest in term group. Among three groups, the recovery rate was the lowest in the early preterm group (P<0.01). Conclusion The clinical characteristics, high risk factors, complications and treat-ment responses of RDS in neonates with different GA were different, so GA should be considered for diagnose and treatment. For the term infants, the elective caesarean section should be strictly controlled, in order to reduce the incidence of RDS.