1.Effects of flunarizine on penicillin-induced seizures and hippocampal neuron unit discharges in rats.
An-Jun SONG ; Guo-Feng WU ; Nai-Chang JIANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Physiology 2010;26(4):488-490
Animals
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Flunarizine
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pharmacology
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Hippocampus
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drug effects
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physiopathology
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Male
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Neurons
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drug effects
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physiology
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Penicillins
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adverse effects
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Rats
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Rats, Wistar
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Seizures
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chemically induced
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physiopathology
2.An Experimental Study of the Regulation of BDNF/TrkB Signal Pathway by Different Isoforms of TrkB in Epileptic Hippocampal Neurons
Qiujing WU ; Wei CHANG ; Liping PAN ; Yijun SONG ; Wen ZHAO
Tianjin Medical Journal 2014;(5):406-409
Objective To investigate the mechanism of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) regulated by differ-ent isoforms of tyrosine kinase receptor B (TrkB) in epileptic hippocampal neurons. Methods Primary hippocampal neu-rons were cultured in vitro for 7 days, and divided into two groups, ALLN (calcineurin inhibitor) group and Anisomycin (trans-lation inhibitor) group. ALLN group included control group, control+BDNF group, epilepsy group, epilepsy+BDNF group, control+ALLN group, epilepsy+ALLN group and epilepsy+ALLN+BDNF group. Anisomycin group was sub-divided into con-trol group, control+BDNF group, epilepsy group, epilepsy+BDNF group, control+Anisomycin group, epilepsy+Anisomycin group and epilepsy+Anisomycin+BDNF group. The immunofluorescent technique was used to identificate the hippocampal neurons. Epileptiform discharges were detected by electrophysiological techniques. Western blot assay was used to deter-mine the protein expression of TrkB and phosphorylated TrkB (p-TrkB) in all cell groups. Results (1) In ALLN group, the gray value of p-TrkB/TrkB was higher in control+BDNF group compared with that of control group, the value was higher in epilepsy+BDNF group than that of epilepsy group but was lower than that of control+BDNF group. The gray value of p-TrkB/TrkB was lower in epilepsy+ALLN+BDNF group than that of epilepsy+BDNF group, but no significant difference compared with that of epilepsy+ALLN group. (2) In Anisomycin group:the gray value of p-TrkB/TrkB was higher in control+BDNF group than that of control group. The gray value of p-TrkB/TrkB was higher in epilepsy+BDNF group than that of epilepsy group, but which was lower than that of control+BDNF group. The gray value of p-TrkB/TrkB was higher in epilepsy+Aniso-mycin+BDNF group than that of epilepsy+BDNF group and epilepsy+Anisomycin group. Conclusion The decreased ex-pression of TrkB.T can improve the inhibition of BDNF/TrkB signaling, and BDNF can activate BDNF/TrkB signal pathway in epileptic hippocampal neurons. The increased TrkB.FL protein level by ALLN can’t improve the inhibition of BDNF/TrkB signal pathway.
3.The Study of miR-204 Regulates BDNF/TrkB Expression in Epileptic Neurons
Wei CHANG ; Liping PAN ; Qiujing WU ; Yijun SONG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2014;(3):214-216
Objective To study the effect of miR-204 on BDNF/TrkB signaling and pathogenesis on the neuron model of epilepsy. Methods Primary hippocampal neurons were cultured in vitro for 7 days, and were divided into control group, control+BDNF group, epilepsy group, epilepsy+BDNF group , control+miR204 group, epilepsy+miR204 group and ep-ilepsy+miR204+BDNF group. The epilepsy model of hippocampal neurons was established by being exposed to Mg2+free me-dia for 3 hours. The miR-204 lentivirus vector was constructed. The effect of miR-204 on BDNF/TrkB expression was detect-ed by immunohistochemistry, patch clamp and Western blot technique. Results Compared with the control group, the TrkB phosphorylation level was higher in control+BDNF group. The TrkB phosphorylation level was lower in epilepsy+BDNF group than that of control+BDNF group, but it was higher than that of epilepsy group. The TrkB phosphorylation level was higher in epilepsy+miR204+BDNF group than that of epilepsy+BDNF group and epilepsy+ miR204 group. Conclusion BDNF and miR-204 can improve the inhibitory condition of BDNF/TrkB signaling and may play an important role in alleviat-ing epilepsy disease.
4.The application of CBL teaching method on neuroanatomy teaching in evening undergraduate
Wei LING ; Yan WU ; Yan GAO ; Lirong CHANG ; Yizhi SONG
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2015;(2):281-283
To introduce the application of CBL teaching method on neuroanatomy teaching in undergraduate of con -tinue education school .Cases selection and reconstruction , designing problems , organization , implementation and standardized teaching were analyzed .Finally, we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of CBL teaching method.
5.Interleukin-4 antagonists with longer half-life in plasma
Xiyong SONG ; Shaohong CHANG ; Bo LIU ; Xin GONG ; Jun WU
Military Medical Sciences 2014;(11):855-859
Objective To develop an interleukin-4(IL-4) antagonist named M5-IgG1Fc protein constructed by genetic engineering of antibody Fc fragment-cytokine mutein fusion protein which has a long half-life time in plasma.M5-IgG1 Fc protein binds to IL-4 receptor but cannot activate downstream signalling pathway , which provides a basis for drug develop-ment for allergic diseases .Methods The synthesized interleukin-4 mutant gene ( named M5 ) was cloned into the expres-sion vector pBV220 and transformed into E.coli DH5α.Chimeric gene M5-IgG1Fc obtained by overlap extension (SOE) method was transformed into glycoengineered Pichia pastoris GJK01 through expression vector pPICZαA .Then M5-IgGFc fusion protein was obtained by protein purification after being induced by methanol in 72 hours.The anti-IL-4 biologicial ac-tivity assay of M5 and M5-IgG1 Fc was performed with CTLL-2/IL-4R cells and detected with MTT colormetry .Finally,the half-life time of M5 and M5-IgG1 Fc protein in mice was compared by detecting the remaining amount in plasma with ELISA kit.Results The M5 protein expressed in E.coli and M5-IgG1 Fc fusion protein expressed in P.pastoris GJK01 both had IL-4 antagonistic bioactivity .The EC50 of both, which inhibited 5.6 ×10 -2 nmol/ml of IL-4, were 0.31 ±0.05 and 0.77 ± 0.03 nmol/ml,respectively.The maximum of M5 in plasma at 0.5 h was 5.8 ×10 -2 nmol/ml but the remaining amount was 2.8%of the maximum at 2 h.M5 protein could not be detected after administration at 8 h because of the detection line . The maximum of M5-IgG1 Fc fusion protein was 4.7 ×10 -2 nmol/ml,while fusion protein M5-IgG1 Fc decreased to 4.3%of its maximum at 120 h and could not be detected at 168 h.Conclusion M5 protein has IL-4 antagonistic bioactivity .M5-IgG1 Fc fusion protein expressed in glycoengineered P.pastoris GJK01 has IL-4 antagonistic bioactivity and long retention time in mice,which can be potentially used for treatment of allergic diseases .
6.Expression of GABA and glutamate vesicular transporter in depressed mice
Qiong WU ; Jingfang SONG ; Xiaoling ZHANG ; Hongyang CAI ; Quanzhong CHANG
Chongqing Medicine 2016;45(11):1470-1472
Objective To study the expression of vesicular GABA transporter and vesicular glutamate transporter 1 in de‐pression .Methods Mice was divided into control group and defeat group stochastically .By social defeat model and social avoidance , the defeat group was divided into two groups:susceptible group and unsusceptible group .Synaptic proteins were extracted respec‐tively from the 3 groups .We detected the expression abundance of VGAT and VGLUT1 by Western blot .Results Compared with the control group ,in susceptible group ,the residence time in the contact area was significantly reduced ,and the residence time in the corner area was significantly increased ,with statistical difference(P<0 .05) .In the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus ,Com‐pared with the control group and the unsusceptible group ,the expression levels of VGLUT1 and VGAT were increased in the sus‐ceptible group(P<0 .05) .there were no statistically significant in VGLUT1 and VGAT leveles between control group and the un‐susceptible group(P>0 .05) .In the striatum ,although the expression levels of VGAT and VGLUT1 were increased in susceptible group ,but in unsusceptible group ,the expression of these proteins also increased significantly .Conclusion The prefrontal cortex and hippo‐campus excitability and inhibitory vesicle transport were changed in depression ,which may relate to the transcription disorder .
7.Clinical observation of efficacy and safety of Shenqiwuweizikeli for chronic insomnia
Rixin SONG ; Guohong JIANG ; Baozhong CHANG ; Fangfang WU ; Liying CUI ; Cong LIU ; Jingjing LIU
Clinical Medicine of China 2015;31(10):931-933
Objective To observe the efficacy and safety of Shenqiwuweizikeli for treating chronic insomnia.Methods One hundred and ninety-six cases of subjects were randomly divided into Shenqiwuweizikeli group (n =98) and Estazolam tablets group (n =98).The pittsburg sleep quality index (PSQI) was adopted to evaluate the clinical effects and records of adverse reactions during the study period.Also the lab routine inspection(blood routine,urine routine,liver and kidney function, electrocardiogram were conducted to evaluate safety.Results The Shenqiwuweizikeli and Estazolam tablets all had significant effects for chronic insomnia.The total effective rate of Shenqiwuweizikeli group was 92.86% (91/98), of Estazolam tablets group was 93.88%(92/98) ,and there was no significant difference (P>0.05).There were no abnormalities in terms of each routine inspection index.After stopping take the medicine, The adverse reactions including bounce sex insomnia(60 cases), daytime sleepiness/drowsiness (55 cases), dizziness with lacking of power and light headedness(23 cases) in Estazolam tablets group were all more than Shenqiwuweizikeli group with significant difference(P<0.01).Conclusion The Shenqiwuweizikeli has definite efficacy and safety for treated with chronic insomnia without withdrawal of recoil and dependence.
8.Preparation of Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody against ELF3 and Its Immunolocalization in Mice
Zhijun WANG ; Ying CHANG ; Wei WU ; Jinjian YAO ; Xianxian HE ; Jusheng LIN ; Xuhu SONG
Acta Medicinae Universitatis Scientiae et Technologiae Huazhong 2010;39(1):6-8,17
Objective To prepare and identify rabbit polyclonal antibody against embryonic liver fordrin 3(ELF3),and investigate the distribution of ELF3 in mice tissue.Methods ELF3 specific N-terminal peptide was synthesized,and conjugated to Keyhole limpet hemocyanin(KLH)as immunogen.The ELF3-KLH complex was injected into rabbits subcutaneously,and then ELF3 antibody was purified using affinity chromatography.The titer of the antibody was evaluated by ELISA.The specificity of antibody against ELF3 and immunolocalization of ELF3 were evaluated by using Western blot and immunohistochemistry.Results Rabbit polyclonal antibody against ELF3 was prepared by the immunization of ELF3-KLH complex.ELISA and Western blot results showed the antibody against ELF3 had high titer and specificity.Western blot and immunohistochemical studies demonstrated ELF3 was expressed in the mouse heart,liver,brain and kidney tissue,particular on the cell membrane.Conclusion The preparation of polyclonal antibody against ELF3 was successful due to its high titer and specificity;ELF3 was expressed in the mice heart,liver,and kidney,particular on the cell membrane.It will provide an excellent tool for further study on the ELF3 function.
9.Survey and analysis on associations between dietary diversity and overweight,obesity of rural adults in Jilin Province
Li ZHANG ; Minghui LIANG ; Yingying SU ; Xiaolian YANG ; Chang SONG ; Ting LIU ; Ying WU
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2014;(3):682-685
Objective To estimate the dietary diversity,overweight and obesity of the rural adults aged 18-65 years in Jilin Province by diet diversity score(DDS),and to analyze the association between dietary diversity and overweight,obesity.Methods A representative sample of 674 rural residents was selected by a multistage sampling method from Jilin Province in 2012 June to July. A validated semi-quantitative food-frequency questionnaire was used to assess the usual food intake. The height and body weight were measured and the body mass index (BMI)was calculated. Logistic regression analysis was applied to calculate the risk of overweight and obesity for different DDS,after adjusted for mixed factors.Results 62.4% people in rural scored ≥6 while 1 1.8% people in rural scored ≤3.The detection rate of obesity of the rural adults in Jilin Province was higher than the mean level in China .For rural adults with moderate and adequate diversity score, the risk of overweight and obesity was 0.946 and 0.816 times the risk of overweight and obesity of the rural adults with pool diversity score. Conclusion Diet diversity of the rural adults in Jilin Province is low.The risk of overweight and obesity is high;the risk of obesity is decreased with the increasing of diet diversity level.
10.Induction chemotherapy with low-dose homoharringtonine, cytarabine, and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor priming in patients with advanced myelodysplastic syndrome or post-myelody splastic syndrome acute myeloid leukemia
Jiying SU ; Xiao LI ; Chunkang CHANG ; Lingyun WU ; Luxi SONG ; Meiru YANG ; Quan PU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2006;0(25):-
20?10~9/L. This regimen was given for one course for induction, and was followed by conventional chemotherapy as maintenance or consolidation when complete remission(CR) achieved, or succeeding with other treatment when no response could be observed. Results Six patients achieved CR (54.5%) and one achieved partial remission (PR)(9.1%) with one course of treatment. Among 6 of 11 patients with CR, 5 relapsed at 2,3,6,8 and 16 months respectively. Three relapsed patients were retreated with the same protocol but achieved only one partial responses. Nine of the 11 patients had been died and their mean survival (since induction chemotherapy) was 9.2 months. Infectious complications during cytopenia were less serious than conventional chemotherapy withno treatment-related.Conclusion This moderate intensity protocol with G-CSF priming is effective and safe but remissions are of short duration.