1.Application of the plastic principles in surgical treatment for diabetic foot ulcer
Xue ZHANG ; Shuhua NING ; Wentao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2012;19(1):31-32
ObjectiveTo explore the application of the plastic principles in surgical treatment for diabetic foot ulcer and analyze the therapeutic efficacy.Methods51 cases of diabetic foot ulcer repaired with surgical treatment were analyzed.Results26 cases repaired with free skin graft,1 1 cases repaired with skin flap graft,3 cases repaired with amputation,the percentage of first stage healing rate was 91.4%.ConclusionApplication of the plastic principles in surgical treatment for diabetic foot ulcer,could improve the healing percentage and reduce the rate of amputation.
2.Study of factors relating to failure of vacuum assisted closure therapy in pressure ulcers
Liu LIU ; Shuhua NING ; Xue ZHANG ; Wentao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2013;32(9):983-985
Objective To study the factors relating to failure of vacuum assisted closure (VAC)therapy for pressure ulcers control in order to guide the clinical indications.Methods A retrospective cohort study of 75 patients with pressure ulcers to undergo VAC therapy was conducted.Correlations between 12 risk factors and VAC therapy failure were analyzed.The statistical prognostic factors were screened and the sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value and negative predictive value of them were analyzed.Risk factors for VAC failure were determined by using Logistic regression analysis.Results Among the 75 patients,17 patients failed to respond to the VAC therapy.The failure rate of VAC therapy had correlations with positive blood cultures,bony exposure,hypoalbuminemia (alb <25 g/L) and wound depths≥ 4 cm (70.0%,50.0%,38.5% and 40.9%,respectively),but the Logistic regression analysis found that the 4 factors were not the independent risk factors for failure of VAC therapy.Conclusions Pressure ulcer patients with positive blood cultures,bony exposure,hypoalbuminaemia (alb <25 g/L),and wound depth≥4 cm tend to have a higher failure rate in VAC therapy,which are the relative indications for VAC therapy.
3.Effects of embryonic fibroblasts on the aging-related phenotypes and dysfunction of diabetic ulcer fibro-blasts
Liu LIU ; Xue ZHANG ; Wentao ZHANG ; Shuhua NING
Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2014;(6):447-451
Objective To observe the effects of human embryonic fibroblasts ( FBs ) on the biological characteristics of diabetic FBs in vitro , and to explore the possible therapeutic mechanism on diabetic ulcers . Methods Diabetic FBs were isolated and cultured with embryonic FBs (experimental group), adult FBs(control group 1)and alone(control group 2)in transwell chambers.Diabetic FBs growth curves in the coculture systems were described.The cell shape was observed by microscopy with HE staining .On the 4th and 7th day of cocul-ture, diabetic FBs were isolated to measure the expression levels of hydroxyproline and transforming growth factor -beta 1(TGF-β1)in the supernatant of monoculture .The cell senescense was displayed by β-galactosidase histo-chemical staining on the 3th, 5th and 7th day of coculture.Eight patients with diabetic foot ulcers who were can-didates for embryonic FBs constructs after failed traditional treatment were included in the study .The pre and post self-control study was conducted by observing the wound healing process before and after embryonic FBs treat -ment.Results Diabetic FBs in the experimental coculture system displayed more typical pattern and faster grow -ing rate.The level of hydroxyproline and TGF-β1 in the supernatant of diabetic FBs monoculture was significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group after treated 4 or 7 days ( hydroxyproline:4 d, 7 d :compared with control group 1:P=0.023,P=0.007;compared with control group 2: P=0.007, P=0.003;TGF-β1 4 d, 7 d:compared with control group 1:P=0.000, P=0.000;compared with control group 2: P=0.000, P=0.000).The expression of SA-β-gal tended to be more apparent in control group 1 and 2 than in the experimental group on the 3rd,5th,and 7th day.All of the 8 cases with diabetic ulcers were cured by using em-bryonic FBs constructs .Conclusion Embryonic FBs can promote the proliferation of diabetic FBs , correct cell senescence and increase the production of hydroxyproline and TGF-β1,which maybe enhance the process of dia-betic wound healing .
4.Study of mechanism and inhibition of botulinum toxin type A on hypertrohic scar fibroblasts
Xue ZHANG ; Dong LAN ; Shuhua NING ; Liwei RAN ; Hongxia JIA ; Sisi YU ; Xiaojun WANG
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(5):580-582,585
Objective To explore the mechanism and inhibition of botulinum toxin type A (BTXA) on hypertrohic scar fibroblasts.Methods The cells were treated by 0 (control),0.2,0.4,0.8 U/ml BTXA for 48 h.Cell viability was detected by MTT assay.Cell apoptosis was detected by Hoechst staining.Cell cycle was detected by flow cytometry.The level of cell cycle related protein D1 (Cyclin D1),proliferation nuclear antigen (PCNA) and activation of phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K) / protein kinase B (AKT) signaling pathway were assayed by western blot.Results Compared with control group(0.75±0.07),0.2,0.4,0.8 U/mL BTXA(0.59 ± 0.06,0.43 ± 0.04,0.34± 0.03) inhibited hypertrohic scar fibroblasts cell viability,increased cell apoptotic rate[control group(2.38±0.24)%;BTXA(15.79±1.54)%,(27.32±2.69)%,(38.46±3.90)%],down-regulated the expression of Cyclin D1(control group 1.57±0.18;BTXA 0.93±0.07,0.42±0.04,0.35±0.03) and PCNA(control group 1.46±0.16;BTXA 0.50±0.05,0.59±0.05,0.37±0.03),inhibited the expression of PI3K(control group 0.98±0.06;BTXA 0.49±0.04,0.50±0.04,0.39±0.03) and the phosphorylation of AKT(control group 1.38±0.08;BTXA 0.97±0.06,0.60±0.04,0.29± 0.02),made cell cycle arrested in G1 phase,The difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion These results suggested BTXA inhibit proliferation via blocking the activation of PI3K/AKT signal pathway and down-stream related cell cycle related protein.
5.Sensitivity performance and DNA damage of Pyramidon and Benzidine in blood strain testing
Qingshan WANG ; Yingnan FAN ; Shuhua NING ; Yongmin YU
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine 2018;33(2):180-183
Objective Blood trace and extraction is the important premising for forensic medicine appraisal reliability, this paper puts forward the blood trace and extraction method of using pyramidon. Methods Using pyramidon and benzidine to treat diluted fresh blood, and using Chelex-100 reagent treatment after the DNA in blood samples, and then applying the technology of PCR-STR and fluorescence detection test sample STR typing, observing the STR classification results and the detection sensitivity of DNA, comparing the different influence of two method on subsequent DNA - STR inspection. Results The pyramidon method can detect the minimum hemoglobin concentration is 25μg/mL,which was lower than 5μg/mL of the benzidine method. The results showed that the effective typing rate of the benzidine method was 18.09%, which was significantly lower than 96.67% of the method of the pyramidon method. The tail length of the detection group was 52.40±9.21, and the Oliva tail moment was 43.29±4.85%, and the tail intensity was 16.25±2.35, which was significantly higher than that of the pyramidon group (P < 0.01). Conclusions The sensitivity of the pyramidon method is moderate, and the influence of the following STR subtype and the nuclear DNA of the sample is significantly lower than that of benzidine, which can be used in the pre-experiment of blood stain in forensic medicine.
6.Discussion on releasing price of Chinese patent medicine to market economy to achieve sustainable development.
Xingchao LONG ; Luqi HUANG ; Erguo JIANG ; Yonghong ZHOU ; Yanfeng XU ; Shuhua ZHENG ; Xiaoling NING ; Hongwei LIU ; Lin CHEN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2012;37(3):397-401
OBJECTIVETo analyze costs of the traditional Chinese medicine industry focusing on production costs.
METHODData of 50 planted Chinese herbal medicines and 50 wild Chinese herbal medicines were summarized and analyzed to see the changes of price of Chinese herbal medicines.
RESULTThe derivative problems of limited price were analyzed by crude drug, quality of Chinese medicine and sustainable utilization of resource.
CONCLUSIONThe price of Chinese medicine shall be adapted to sustainable development of market economy.
Conservation of Natural Resources ; Drug Prescriptions ; economics ; standards ; Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; economics ; standards ; Quality Control
7.m6A Methyltransferase METTL3 Reduces Hippocampal Neuron Apoptosis in a Mouse Model of Autism Through the MALAT1/SFRP2/Wnt/β-catenin Axis
Yue MING ; Zhihui DENG ; Xianhua TIAN ; Yuerong JIA ; Meng NING ; Shuhua CHENG
Psychiatry Investigation 2022;19(10):771-787
Objective:
Hippocampal neuron apoptosis contributes to autism, while METTL3 has been documented to possess great potentials in neuron apoptosis. Our study probed into the role of METTL3 in neuron apoptosis in autism and to determine the underlying mechanism.
Methods:
Bioinformatics analysis was used to analyze expressed genes in autism samples. Institute of Cancer Research mice were treated with valproic acid to develop autism models. The function of METTL3 in autism-like symptoms in mice was analyzed with behavioral tests and histological examination of their hippocampal tissues. Primary mouse hippocampal neurons were extracted for in vitro studies. Downstream factors of METTL3 were explored and validated.
Results:
METTL3, MALAT1, and Wnt/β-catenin signaling were downregulated, while SFRP2 was upregulated in the hippocampal tissues of a mouse model of autism. METTL3 stabilized MALAT1 expression by promoting m6A modification of MALAT1. MALAT1 promoted SFRP2 methylation and led to reduced SFRP2 expression by recruiting DNMT1, DNMT3A, and DNMT3B to the promoter region of SFRP2. Furthermore, SFRP2 facilitated activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling. By this mechanism, METTL3 suppressed autism-like symptoms and hippocampal neuron apoptosis.
Conclusion
This research suggests that METTL3 can reduce autism-like symptoms and hippocampal neuron apoptosis by regulating the MALAT1/SFRP2/Wnt/β-catenin axis.
8.Effect of dexmedetomidine on ERK/Na +-K +-ATPase signaling pathway in lung tissues of rats with mechanical ventilation-induced lung injury
Min QU ; Wenbo SUN ; Zhongyan YAO ; Xiuqing ZHANG ; Ning LOU ; Cuili JIAO ; Lihua SU ; Shuhua LI ; Zilong QI ; Lei CHEN ; Peng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2020;40(6):687-690
Objective:To evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine on the extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK)/sodium-potassium ATPase(Na + -K + -ATPase)signaing pathway in lung tissues of rats with mechanical ventilation-induced lung injury (VILI). Methods:Forty-eighty clean-grade male Sprague-Dawley rats, weighing 270-320 g, aged 4-5 months, were divided into 4 groups ( n=12 each) using a random number table method: control group (group C), VILI (alpha2-adrenergic receptor antagonist) group (group V), dexmedetomidine group (group D), and dexmedetomidine plus yohimbine group (group DY). Group C underwent no mechanical ventilation and breathed air spontaneously for 4 h. Mechanical ventilation (respiratory rate 40 breaths/min, tidal volume 40 ml/kg, inspiratory/expiratory ratio 1∶1, PEEP 0, fraction of inspired oxygen 21%) lasted 4 h in group V. Dexmedetomidine was infused intravenously in a dose of 5.0 μg/kg at 20 min before ventilation followed by an infusion of 5.0 μg·kg -1· h -1 throughout ventilation in group D. In group DY, yohimbine 0.1 mg/kg was injected intravenously at 10 min before dexmedetomidine, and the other treatments were similar to these previously described in group D. Blood samples and lung tissues were taken at 4 h of mechanical ventilation to determine the wet/dry weight ratio (W/D ratio), lung permeability index (LPI), alveolar fluid clearance rate (AFC), and expression of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase (p-ERK), and Na + -K + -ATPase in lung tissues (by Western blot) and to observe pathological changes of lung tissues. Results:Compared with group C, LPI and W/D ratio were significantly increased, AFC was decreased, p-ERK expression was up-regulated, and Na + -K + -ATPase expression was down-regulated in group V and group DY ( P<0.05), and no significant change was found in the incidence of the parameters mentioned above in group D ( P>0.05). Compared with group V, LPI and W/D ratio were significantly decreased, AFC was increased, p-ERK expression was down-regulated, Na + -K + -ATPase expression was up-regulated ( P<0.05), and the pathological changes of lung tissues were significantly attenuated in group D, and no significant change was found in the incidence of the parameters mentioned above in group DY ( P>0.05). Compared with group D, LPI and W/D ratio were significantly increased, AFC was decreased, p-ERK expression was up-regulated, Na + -K + -ATPase expression was down-regulated ( P<0.05), and the pathological changes of lung tissues were accentuated in group DY. Conclusion:The mechanism by which dexmedetomidine alleviates VILI may be related to activating alpha2-adrenergic receptors and inhibiting ERK/Na + -K + -ATPase signaling pathway in rats.
9.Anthocyanins(C3G)alleviate epileptic seizures through antioxidant inhibition autophagy in the rat
Zi WANG ; Rui NING ; Xiangwei ZHANG ; Shuhua WU ; Ke GUO ; Chong GUO ; Jianmin LI
Chinese Journal of Neuroanatomy 2023;39(6):696-704
Objective:To investigate the feasibility of anthocyanins(C3G)antioxidant inhibition of autophagy to al-leviate epilepsy.Methods:Seventy-five SD rats were randomly divided into 5 groups:Control group,pentetrazole(PTZ)group,hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)intervention group,3-methyladenine(3-MA)intervention group,and C3G intervention group.The seizure grade,latency,and frequency were documented.Electroencephalography was employed to detect abnormal electrical discharges in the brain across.Patch clamp technique was utilized to measure action poten-tials in hippocampal neurons for each group.The concentration of 4-hydroxynonenoic(4-HNE)hippocampus was deter-mined using a specific kit.Ultrastructural alterations in hippocampal neurons were examined through electron microsco-pyissl staining was performed to assess neuronal damage within the hippocampus.Immunohistochemical staining and Western Blot were conducted to evaluate expression levels of 15-LOX,GPX4,and LC3 proteins within the hippocampus of rats.Results:Compared with the control group,the PTZ group was completely ignited and the modeling was success-ful.Compared with other epilepsy groups,the seizure grade of C3G group decreased,abnormal discharge decreased,latency increased,hippocampal neuron excitability decreased,nishi content increased,4-HNE content,15-LOX expression and LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ ratio decreased,but GPX4 expression increased(P<0.05).Conclusion:The oxidative stress induced by epilepsy can induce excessive autophagy of neurons,and C3G can alleviate the occurrence and devel-opment of epilepsy by anti-oxidation and inhibition of autophagy.