1.Protective Action of Ultramicro-powder of Rhizoma Gastrodiae on Nerves in the Rat of Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
Tao TAO ; Kebin ZENG ; Changlin HU ;
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1993;0(04):-
Objective:To explore protective action of ultramicro-powder of Rhizoma Gastrodiae on nerves in the rat of Cerebral ischemia- reperfusion injury.Methods:The local ischemia-reperfusion injury at model was established by cerebral ischemia for 2 hours and reperfusion for 24 hours.HE staining,2,3,5-triphenytetrazolium(TTC)staining,immunohistochemical methods were respectively used to investigate pathological changes of brain slices,the size of cerebral infarction and nervous cell apoptotic relative proteins Bcl-2,Bax expression after treatment with ultramicro-powder of Rhizoma Gastrodiae.Results:(1)Ultramicro-powder of Rhizoma Gastrodiae could reduce the size of cerebral infarction.When the low,middle and high dose groups were compared with the ischemia group there were significant differences(P
2.Insulin resistance in chronic kidney disease patient treated with glucocorticoids
Ping ZENG ; Jianling TAO ; Xuemei LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2012;20(3):166-172
Glucocorticoids have remained important anti-inflammatory agents in the treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD).However,the use of glucocorticoids can invoke or enhance insulin resistance,which is closely associated with renal injury and serves as an independent risk of the occurrence and progression of CKD.On the other hand,CKD patients may have insulin resistance,which hampers the use of glucocorticoids in these patients.
3.Wnt signaling pathway and osteosarcoma
Journal of International Oncology 2011;38(7):551-554
The Wnt pathway plays a crucial role in skeletal development and is indispensable for determination of OS cell lines. In recent years, experimental evidences on Wnt signaling pathway in OS cell lines and OS animal models, and that of Wnt signaling pathway as a diagnosis and prognosis marker of OS suggested that Wnt signaling pathway plays an important role in the progression, invasion and metastasis of OS. In addition, the strategy and safety evaluation to target Wnt to treat OS are underway. Exploring the significant role of Wnt signaling pathway in OS may aid in personalizing therapeutics to increase patient survival.
4.The Development of Ion Beam Bioengineering by Literature Analysis in China
Tao YAN ; Xian-Xian ZENG ; Guan LI ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(04):-
The ion beam bioengineering study articles for 1994 -2003 years were retrieved, the research material and the level of the research, magazine, the ion source and the fund source were analysed and counted. The results indicate that the ion beam bioengineering of China get a fast development under the support of the nation and the local government and college. The development in the field of microbe is the fastest. in 21st century, the local government and colleges gradually enlarge the support of the ion beam bioengineering, some articles are under the support of enterprise researcher and fund. The contents of these articles mainly about application study. After analysing the data, the future of ion beam bioengineering of China was forecasted.
5.A Controlled Study of Morita Therapy Combined with Citalopram in the Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Jie SHI ; Jianqing TAO ; Qiang ZENG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2002;0(12):-
Objective : To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Morita therapy combined with citalopram in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD). Methods: Fifty-six patients with OCD were randomized to two groups. The patients (N=28 ) in observed group were treated with Morita therapy combined with citalopram. The patients (N=28 ) in control group were treated with citalopram alone. The efficacy and safety were assessed with Y-BOCS, CGI-SI , HAMD and TESS scales. Results : The scores of Y-BOCS , CGI-SI and HAMD scales in observed group were significantly lower than that in control group at the end of 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 6 month after the treatment (P0.05) . Conclusion: Morita therapy combined with citalopram was more effective than citalopram mono-therapy in the treatment of OCD.
6.Effectiveness of additive solutions mixed with plasma on the storage of apheresis platelets
Huiyou CHEN ; Sihai ZENG ; Liyang TAO
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 1988;0(03):-
6.0,and the expression of CD62P in groupⅠand Ⅱ(32% and 36%)was significantly higher than in control group(28%).However,when the three groups were stored until day 7,all in vitro parameters determined of PCs were better maintained in control group than in the other two.Conclusions The 5-day storage of PCs in additive solution with 50% or 20 % plasma is feasible in terms of the in vitro function in platelet count and pH,however,PCs storaged in additive solutions are more easily activated.
7.The Pathogenic Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies of Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome
Tao ZENG ; Xinguang LIU ; Zhongjun ZHOU
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2006;0(07):-
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is an early onset severe premature aging disorder due to a point mutation in LMNA gene which encodes nuclear lamin A/C. The mutation activates a cryptic splice site within exon 11 of LMNA, resulting in a 50-amino acid in-frame deletion in prelamin A. However, it is not clear how the mutation in a structural protein under the nuclear envelope could give rise to premature aging phenotypes. Recent studies showed that various abnormalities have been found in nuclear structures and functions of HGPS cells, mainly including progerin accumulation and nuclear morphology abnormalities, altered nuclear mechanical properties, changes of histone methylation patterns and epigenetic control, gene misregulation, p53 signalling activation, and increased genomic instability. Two hypotheses recently emerged in the explanation of the pathogenic mechanisms contributing to HGPS. No effective clinical intervention has been developed so far for HGPS. Several fascinating therapeutic strategies have recently been provided, such as farnesyltransferase inhibitors, antisense oligonucleotides and RNA interference. HGPS has been considered to be a model for studying the mechanisms responsible for normal aging. This study will help to elucidate the physiological functions of lamin A and nuclear envelope, together with their roles in normal aging process and diseases.
8.Efficacy of VSD Occluder via Lower Ministernotomy:Short-term Evaluation
Xiangjun ZENG ; Liang TAO ; Xufa CHEN
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(05):-
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of ventricle septal defect(VSD) occluder through lower ministernotomy for patients with perimembranous VSD. Methods From January 2007 to August 2008,41 patients with perimembranous VSD(14 male,27 female,weighed 9.0 to 71 kg with a mean of 46.3?16.1) underwent a closure of perimembranous VSD through lower ministernotomy using Amplatzer occluder.Before the operation,all the cases had been confirmed as having a 3-to 8.5-cm perimembranous VSD by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE).Under general anaesthesia,a small incision was made at the lower sternum to expose the right ventricle,and then occluder was placed in the right ventricle.TEE,electrocardiography and chest X-ray were performed before discharge and 1 month after the operation.Results The procedure was completed successfully in all the patients with a mean operation time of(6.2?3.3) hours(ranged from 2.5 to 17 hours).The ICU stay was(15.1?4.3) in average(8-21 hours).The mean drainage volume after the surgery was(80?33) ml(35-210 ml).Follow-up was available in all the cases for(7.9?4.1) months(range,3-15 months).During the period,no A-V block,new AI,occluder displacement,embolization,tricuspid incompetence or residual occurred. Conclusions VSD occluder is feasible and safe for closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects through lower ministernotomy.
9.Comparison of effects between the combined and classic dexamethasone suppression test on diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome.
Lin LU ; Zhengpei ZENG ; Hong TAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine 2006;0(22):-
Objective To evaluate effects of the combined and classic dexamethasone suppression test(DST)on the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome.Methods Retrospective analysis was made about the results of DST from 152 patients of Cushing syndrome with surgically confirmed causes in recent 10 years.Results The diagnosis accuracy of overnight low dose DST,classic low dose DST and of combined low dose DST was 97.5%,96.1%and 97.6% respectively for determining diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome.No obvious difference was found in three groups(P=0.86).The diagnosis accuracy of 31 cases of classic and 17 cases of combined high dose DST was 80.6%(25/31)and 76.4% respectively without obvious difference(P =0.73)for locating diagnosis of Cushing's disease.The diagnosis accuracy of classic and combined high dose DST was 94.2% and 95.5% respectively without obvious difference(P =0.83)for locating diagnosis of ACTH independent Cushing's syndrome.Sensitivity and specificity for Cushing's disease were 81.5% and 92.5% in classic low dose and high dose DST and 77.8% and 95.5% in combined low dose and high dose DST.Conclusion Compared to the classic DST,combined DST has the advantages of double controls,simplicity and saving time.Because diagnosis accuracy of combined DST is in accordance with the classic DST,it is recommended to be a routine for diagnosing Cushing's syndrome.
10.Effects of Single High Dose Intake of Ethanol on the Liver of Mice
Tao ZENG ; Cuili ZHANG ; Fuyong SONG
Journal of Environment and Health 2007;0(07):-
Objective To investigate the liver damage caused by single high-dose intake of ethanol in mice. Methods Twenty-four male Kunming mice were randomized into 2 groups. The mice in ethanol group were treated with single dose of ethanol (50%,V/V,12 ml/kg),while the control mice received distilled water. The serum biochemical indices were determined 16 h after ethanol exposure. The hepatic triglyceride (TG) and free fatty acid (FFA) levels and the histological changes were examined to evaluate the fat accumulation,while the Ca2+-induced mitochondrial permeability transition (MPT) was detected for the mitochondrial function assay. The liver and mitochondrial malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) levels were determined to assess the lipid peroxidation level. The activities and the protein expression of the CYP2E1,1A2,3A were determined. Results Slow response,ataxia and righting reflex disappearance were gradually emerged,which disappeared at about 3 h later. Compared with the control group,the liver index,the serum ALT and AST activities,the hepatic TG,FFA,and MDA levels,and the activity and protein level of the CYP2E1 significantly increased,while the liver GSH level significantly decreased (P0.05). In addition,A540 of ethanol group was higher than that of control group (P