1.Effects of preeclampsia serum on activity and invasive ability of cultured cytotrophoblasts of first trimester of pregnancy
Shilan YAN ; Yincheng TENG ; Rongzhen JIANG
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(medical Science) 2010;30(2):154-157
Objective To investigate the effects of preeclampsia serum on activity and invasive ability of cultured cytotrophoblasts of first trimester of pregnancy. Methods Cytotrophoblasts of normal 6 to 8-week pregnancy were cultured by tissue explants adherent method,and were incubated with serum of women with normal pregnancy(normal group)and preeclampsia(preeclampsia group),respectively for 24 h.The activity of cytotrophoblasts was examined by CCK-8,invasive ability was determined by Transwell invasion assay,and expression of MMP-2,MMP-9 and PAI-1 mRNA was detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR). Results The activity and invasive ability of cytotrophoblasts in preeclampsia group were lower than those in normal group(P<0.05,P<0.01).Compared with normal group,the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 mRNA of cytotrophoblasts was significantly lower(P<0.01),and the expression of PAI-1 mRNA was significantly higher(P<0.01).In both groups,the expression of MMP-2 mRNA was negatively related to that of PAI-1 mRNA(r=-0.985,P<0.01;r=-0.933,P<0.05),while there was no correlationship between the expression of MMP-9 mRNA and that of PAI-1 mRNA. Conclusion The preeclampsia serum may affect the invasive ability of cytotrophoblasts by regulating the expression of MMP-2,MMP-9 and PAI-1.
2. Application of p16/Ki-67 immunocytochemistry in triage of patients with atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
Rongrong JIN ; Hongwei MA ; Tianyu CHEN ; Rong RONG ; Yan WU ; Shilan LI ; Zhihong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2017;46(7):481-484
Objective:
To investigate the clinical value of p16/Ki-67 immunocytochemistry in patients with atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance(ASC-US).
Methods:
One hundred and seventy-one cases of thin-prep cytology test (TCT) diagnosed as ASC-US underwent p16/Ki-67 immunocytochemistry. All patients had colposcopy and biopsy from March 2015 to January 2016. Ninety of the 171 cases underwent high-risk HPV test at the same time.
Results:
p16/Ki-67 immunocytochemistry was positive in 43.9% (75/171) of the 171 cytology samples; the sensitivity and specificity of p16/Ki-67 immunocytochemistry were 77.6%(52/67) and 77.9%(81/104) in detecting CIN2+ , and the positive and negative predictive value were 69.3%(52/75) and 84.4%(81/96), respectively. The sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing CIN2+ were 100.0%(34/34) and 10.7%(6/56) for HPV test, and the positive and negative predictive value were 40.5%(34/84) and 6/6. p16/Ki-67 immunocytochemistry showed lower sensitivity but obviously higher specificity than high-risk HPV detection.
Conclusion
p16/Ki-67 immunocytochemistry is a good triage test for identifying CIN2+ in ASC-US specimens.
3.Analysis on status of follow-up testing among young HIV/AIDS students aged 15-24 in Guangdong Province,2008-2019
LIU Jun, FU Xiaobing, XIE Shilan, LI Jianrong, LIU Youzhao, LIN Peng, LI Yan
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(5):759-763
Objective:
To analyze the status of follow-up cell testing of HIV/AIDS cases among young students aged 15-24 in Guangdong Province from 2008 to 2019.
Methods:
Using the historical database downloaded from the AIDS Comprehensive Prevention and Control Information System from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019, eligible newly discovered cases were screened by year and were linked with follow-up database. Joinpoint regression model and trend test were used to explore the annual changes in the follow-up and CD4 testing status, and Logistic regression was used to analyze relevant influencing factors.
Results:
The number of infected students showed a rapid upward trend before 2015(APC=41.7,β=0.3,P<0.01), and the growth rate slowed down(APC=3.6,β=-0.3,P<0.01). The proportion of follow-up and CD4 testing completed within one year increased from 58.3% in 2008 to 93.6% in 2019, and the timely detection rate increased from 33.3% in 2008 to 86.2% in 2019. The Cochran Armitage trend test was statistically significant. Pairwise comparison test showed time trends of the idnex differed in regions and education groups (Z=4.7,8.7,9.8,P<0.01). The Pearl River Delta region, cases from other cities in the province, with precise transmission routes, from voluntary counseling and testing, and cases flowing within the province, the proportion of follow up and testing completed within one year is relatively high (P<0.05).
Conclusion
The growth rate of HIV/AIDS cases among young students aged 15-24 in Guangdong Province has slowed down in recent years. The route of infection, source and flow of cases affect follow-up and testing compliance. And to do a good job of referrals for off-site mobility, and explore and promote student-friendly VCT service models.
4.Pharmacodynamic of cilostazol for anti-altitude hypoxia.
Xue LI ; Rong WANG ; Yan HUO ; Anpeng ZHAO ; Wenbin LI ; Shilan FENG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2022;47(2):202-210
OBJECTIVES:
The plateau environment is characterized by low oxygen partial pressure, leading to the reduction of oxygen carrying capacity in alveoli and the reduction of available oxygen in tissues, and thus causing tissue damage. Cilostazol is a phosphodiesterase III inhibitor that has been reported to increase the oxygen release of hemoglobin (Hb) in tissues. This study aims to explore the anti-hypoxic activity of cilostazol and its anti-hypoxic effect.
METHODS:
A total of 40 male BALB/C mice were randomly divided into a low-dose cilostazol (6.5 mg/kg) group, a medium-dose (13 mg/kg) group, a high-dose (26 mg/kg) group, and a control group. The atmospheric airtight hypoxia experiment was used to investigate the anti-hypoxic activity of cilostazol and to screen the optimal dosage. Twenty-four male Wistar rats were randomly divided into a normoxia control group, a hypoxia model group, an acetazolamide (22.33 mg/kg) group, and a cilostazol (9 mg/kg) group. After 3 days of hypoxia in the 4 010 m high altitude, blood from the abdominal aorta was collected to determine blood gas indicators, the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in plasma were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutataione (GSH) were measured. The degree of pathological damage for rat tissues was observed with HE staining.
RESULTS:
Compared with the control group, the survival time of mice in the low, medium, and high dose group of cilostazol was significantly prolonged, and the survival time of mice in the medium dose group was the longest, with an extension rate at 29.34%, so the medium dose was the best dose. Compared with the hypoxia model group, the P50 (oxygen partial pressure at Hb oxygen saturation of 50%) value of rats in the cilostazol group was significantly increased by 1.03%; Hb and Hct were significantly reduced by 8.46% and 8.43%, and the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in plasma were reduced by 50.65% and 30.77%. The MDA contents in heart, brain, lung, liver, and kidney tissues were reduced by 37.12%, 29.55%, 25.00%, 39.34%, and 21.47%, respectively. The SOD activities were increased by 94.93%, 9.14%, 9.42%, 13.29%, and 20.80%, respectively. The GSH contents were increased by 95.24%, 28.62%, 28.57%, 20.80%, and 44.00%, respectively. The results of HE staining showed that compared with the hypoxia model group, cilostazol significantly improved the damage of heart, lung, and kidney tissues in rats after hypoxia.
CONCLUSIONS
Cilostazol can significantly improve the oxidative stress and inflammatory reaction caused by rapid altitude hypoxia, and it has a significant protective effect on tissue damage caused by hypoxia, suggesting that it has obvious anti-hypoxic activity.
Altitude Sickness
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Animals
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Cilostazol/therapeutic use*
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Hypoxia/drug therapy*
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Interleukin-6/pharmacology*
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Male
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Mice
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Mice, Inbred BALB C
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Oxidative Stress
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Oxygen
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Rats
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Rats, Wistar
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Superoxide Dismutase/metabolism*
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Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/pharmacology*