1.The role of arginase in the airway inflammation and airway remodeling
Wei DAI ; Jie WU ; Xiaofeng XIN
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2015;(2):221-224
Bronchial asthma is the chronic airway inflammatory disease that characterized by reversible airflow limitation .The presence of airway inflammation could lead to airway remodeling .In recent years , many studies have found that arginase plays an im-portant role in the airway inflammation and airway remodeling of asthma .It not only reduces airway release nitric oxide and increases airway hyperresponsiveness , but also its metabolites such as putrescine , proline, etc can induce cell proliferation and collagen synthe-sis, leading to airway remodeling .In this paper , the arginase and its role in the pathogenesis of asthma are discussed .
2.Municipal trusteeship of district-launched medical institutions: experiment at Beijing Children′s Hospital
Xiaoying NIE ; Fang DAI ; Wei MA ; Xin NI
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2017;33(9):648-651
The paper introduced the background and concepts of municipal trusteeship of district-launched medical institutions, with the trusteeship of women and children′s hospital of Shunyi district as an example.In addition to the main approaches and contributions in improving hospital management, delivery of quality medical resources to primary care, and capacity building, the authors called for the support for standardized healthcare, respect for original hospital culture, and sustained government support to the hospital in question among other points, for reference of further public hospital reform.
3.BIOSYNTHESIS OF POLYHYDROXYALKANOATES BY RHODOCISTA PEKINGENSIS
Wei ZHANG ; Cheng-Ying JIANG ; Xin DAI ; Shuang-Jiang LIU ;
Microbiology 1992;0(01):-
In this article we report the results on the synthesis and accumulation of PHAs by Rhodocista pekingensis (strain 3-p), a phototroph that was isolated from wastewater treatment plant. Our results showed that the optimal conditions for PHAs accumulation with strain 3-p were as following: 0.01% Yeast Extract, 0.01% NH 4Cl, Acetate 5 g/L, and medium pH of 7.0~7.2.Under optimized conditions, strain 3-p accumulated PHAs up to 60% of its cellular dry weight. Enzymatic activities of ?-ketothiolase, acetoacetyl-CoA reductase, and PHA polymerase were detected and their activities increased as PHA synthesis initialized. Based on these study, we proposed the metabolic pathway of this strain should be:Acetate (or other fatty acids) - Acetyl-CoA --- thiolase Acetoacetyl-CoA --- reductase D (-)-?-Hydroxybutyryl-CoA ----- PHA polymerase PHAs.
4.Comparsion on therapeutic effect of hydroxyl - glucoside and sodium hyaluronate on dry eye after age-related cataract surgery
Nan, CHEN ; Wei, XIAO ; Bo-Tao, LIU ; Dai-Xin, ZHAO ; Wei, PU
International Eye Science 2014;(8):1464-1468
AIM: To observe the tear film changes after phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation in age - related cataract patients and to compare the therapeutic effect of hydroxyl-glucoside and sodium hyaluronate on the postoperative dry eye.
METHODS:A total of 49 patients ( 70 eyes ) with age-related cataract suffering from dry eye after phacoemulsification combined with IOL implantation were divided into treatment group 1 ( group A, 23 eyes with conventional therapy and hydroxyl - glucoside at 7d postoperatively) , treatment group 2 ( group B, 22 eyes with conventional therapy and sodium hyaluronate at 7d postoperatively) and control group ( group C, 25 eyes with conventional therapy only ) . Questionnaire score of dry eye symptoms, SchirmerⅠtest ( SⅠt) , tearfilm break up time ( BUT ) and corneal fluoresce in staining ( CFS ) were measured at 2d preoperatively and 7, 14, 30, 90d postoperatively.
RESULTS: No statistical differences existed among the three groups of preoperative 2d ( P > 0. 05 ). At 2d preoperatively and 90d postoperatively, the results of questionnaire score of dry eye symptoms, SⅠt, BUT, and CFS displayed no statistical differences in the patients of three groups (P>0. 05). While there was statistical significance among preoperatively and 7, 14, 30d postoperatively of the three groups (P<0. 05). At 14, 30d postoperatively, the questionnaire score of dry eye symptoms, SⅠt, BUT, CFS in group A and B were better than in group C, which displayed statistical differences ( P<0. 05). At 30d postoperatively the questionnaire score of dry eye symptoms , SⅠt, BUT in group B were better than in group A, which displayed statistical differences ( P<0. 05).
CONCLUSION: At the early stage after phacoemulsification combined with IOL implantation, the tear film stability is decreased, which may promote eyesymptoms. Management with hydroxyl-glucoside or sodium hyaluronate plays a role in relief of the structure and stability of the tear film and improves dry eye symptoms, while sodium hyaluronate eye drops is more effective.
5.Preparation and identification of scFv and bsFv against transferrin receptor.
Jing, LIU ; Daiwen, XIAO ; Xiaoou, ZHOU ; Xue, WEN ; Hong, DAI ; Zhihua, WANG ; Xin, SHEN ; Wei, DAI ; Daofeng, YANG ; Guanxin, SHEN
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2008;28(6):621-5
To obtain single chain variable fragment (scFv) and bivalent single chain variable fragment (bsFv) against transferrin receptor, up-stream and down-stream primers were designed according to the complementary sequences of FR1 region of variable heavy (VH) and FR4 of variable light (VL), respectively, which contained inter-linker G4S and the restriction endonuclease SfiI, AscI and NotI. Two pieces of scFv fragments were first amplified through PCR and then inserted into plasmid pAB1, which could express scFv protein once induced by IPTG in the host bacteria. To express scFv and bsFv, E. coli TG1 was cultured in LB broth and was induced by IPTG. The restriction enzyme digestion map and DNA sequencing demonstrated that scFv and bsFv genes were successfully inserted into the expression plasmid. SDS-PAGE and Western blotting revealed the protein band at 35kD and 60kD, which were consistent with the molecular weight of scFv and bsFv respectively. Flow cytometry showed that scFv and bsFv harbored the specific binding activity with TfR expressed in various tumor cells, and the avidity of bsFv was higher than that of the parent scFv.
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Escherichia coli/metabolism
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Hep G2 Cells
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K562 Cells
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Single-Chain Antibodies/genetics
6.Effects of peritoneal cooling on neurons damage of the hippocampus after cardiopulmonary resuscitation in rabbits
Hongyan WEI ; Xiaoxing LIAO ; Xin LI ; Yingqing LI ; Rong LIU ; Xuan DAI ; Chunlin HU
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2012;21(10):1116-1121
Objective To explore whether the peritoneal cooling was better than other cooling methods on protection neuron damage of the hippocampus CA1 after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in New Zealand rabbits.Methods Forty eight adult New Zealand rabbits were induced ventricular fibrillation by AC current and were resuscitated after cardiac arrest for 5 minutes.The rabbits were randomly divided into four groups according to the way of cooling methods,nomothermia group ( NT),peritoneal cooling group (PC),surface cooling group (SC) and local cooling group (LC).The changes of tympanic membrane temperature were recorded in each animal and blood plasma concentrations of electrolyte were tested in each group at different time points after restore of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).Brain tissue were removed,the numbers of vigorous and apoptotic neurons in the hippocampus CA1 area were counted after ROSC at 72h.One-way ANOVA or Mann-Whitney rank was used to determine the statistical significance between two groups.LSD-t test for multiple comparisons,R × C test for ROSC comparisons,a two-tailed value of P <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Hypothermia was rapidly induced in PC after ROSC,and the time of arriving at target temperature was (26 ±7) min in PC,(60 ±9) min in SC,(69 ± 12) min in LC respectively; in the maintain hypothermia period,the tympanic membrane temperature was maintained at 33~ 35 ℃ in each group exception nomothermia group (NT).There were no differences with main electrolyte,acid-abase liquid balance and renal function between each group at each time point after ROSC.The numbers of vigorous neurons in hippocampus CA1 area were ( 37.07 ± 6.43 ) /40 × in NT group,(35.13 ± 6.97) /40 × in LC group,(55.76 ± 10.13 ) /40 × in PC group,and (50.70 ± 7.38 ) /40 × in SC group (PC:NT,P<0.01,SC:NT,P<0.01,PC:SC,P=0.043,PC:LC,P<0.01,LC:NT,P=0.52).The numbers of apoptotic neurons were (44.07 ±6.09) /40 × in NT group,(29.88 ±4.81 ) /40× in PC group,( 33.55 ± 5.67 ) /40 × in SC group and ( 42.27 ± 5.20 ) /40 × in LC group respectively (PC:NT,P <0.01,SC:NT,P <0.01,PC:LC,P <0.01,SC:LC,P <0.01,PC:SC,P=0.026,LC:NT,P =0.364 ).Conclusions The new peritoneal cooling method could rapidly induce and maintain hypothermia,and it had better protections on neurons in hippocampus CA1 than surface cooling and local cooling method after ROSC in New Zealand rabbits.
7.Effects of Ulinastatin on brain injured and cardiac function compromised after cardiopulmonary resuscitation in rabbits
Chunlin HU ; Jinming XIA ; Hongyan WEI ; Xuan DAI ; Xin LI ; Xiaoxing LIAO ; Hui LI ; Xiaoli JING
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2012;21(1):12-17
Objective To investigate whether Ulinastatin (UTI) would minimize the systemic inflammatory response,lessen cardiac dysfunction and protect neurons against injury in hippocampus CA1area after restoration of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Methods Animal models of cardiac arrest were established in 24 New Zealand rabbits,and those animals were randomly (random number) divided into control group and UTI treated group after ROSC.Changes in the levels of plasma inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-6 were assayed before cardiac arrest and 4,8,12 and 16 hours after ROSC.Cardiac function including FS,EF and E/A were observed with ultrasonography before cardiac arrest and 4,8,12 and 16hours after ROSC,and viable and apoptotic neurons in hippocampus CA1 area and infiltrations of MPO positive cells in myocardium,cerebrum,liver,kidney and intestine were counted 72 hours after ROSC.The t-test or Mann-Whitney rank sum test was used to verify the specified theoretical distribution functions of the biomarkers tested by Kolmogorov-Smirnov test,POST HOC test was used for the multiple comparisons,and Pearson correlation analysis was used to investigate the correlation between inflammatory cytokines and cardiac function. Results The levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in UTI group were lower than those in control group as those data got 4,8,12 and 16 hours after ROSC (P <0.05).EF and E/A in UTI treated group were higher than those in the control group as those data got 4,8,12 hours after ROSC.FS values obtained 4 h and 8 hours after ROSC were higher in UTI group than those in control group ( P < 0.05 ).The Pearson correlation analysis showed that the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 significantly correlated with EF after ROSC.The number of viable neurons in CA1 area of control group was ( 13.22 ± 0.97) which was lower than that in UTI group ( 16.89 ± 1.45 ) ( P =0.003 ),while the number of apoptotic neurons in hippocampus CA1 area was higher in control group than that in UTI group (15.67 ± 1.37) vs.(13.67 ± 1.03 ) (P =0.019).The numbers of MPO positive cells were significantly lower in liver,kidney and intestine in group UTI than those in control group. Conclusions UTI could inhibit the infiltration of MPO positive cells in liver,kidney and intestine,decreasing the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in plasma,in turn lessening cardiac dysfunction and protecting neurons from injury in hippocampus CA1 area after ROSC of New Zealand rabbits.
8.Rat models of cardiac arrest induced by transcutaneous electrical stimulation on the epicardium
Jiyan LIN ; Xin LI ; Hui LI ; Hongyan WEI ; Rang LIU ; Chunlin HU ; Gang DAI ; Xiaoxing LIAO
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2010;19(7):698-702
Objective To establish a new model of cardiac arrest (CA) in rats by transcutaneous electrical epicardium stimulation. Method Two acupuncture needles connected to the anode and cathode of a stimulator were transcutaneously inserted into the epicardium as electrodes. The stimulating current was steered to the epicardium and the stimulation was maintained for 3 minutes to induce CA. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was performed at 6 minutes after a period of nonintervention. Results The success rate of induction was 12/20 at the current intensity of 1 mA; and reached 20/20 when the current intensity was increased to 2 mA. The average time from the electrical stimulation to CA induction was (5. 10 ± 2. 81) seconds. When the electrical stimulation stopped, 18/20 rats had ventricular fibrillation and 2/20 rats had pulseless electrical activity. CPR was performed for averagely 207.4 ( ± 148.8) seconds. The restoration of spontaneous circulation was 20/20. The death rate within 4 hours after CA was 5/20, and the 72-hour survival rate was 10/20. There were only two cases of complications, a minor muscle contraction and a minor lung lobe injury. Conclusions The model of CA in rats induced by transcutaneous electrical epicardium stimulation is a stable model that requires low-intensity current and has fewer complications.
9.Intervetional therapy for portal vein occlusion after liver tansplantation
Jianfeng WANG ; Xin WANG ; Renyou ZHAI ; Kun GAO ; Baojie WEI ; Dingke DAI ; Qiang HUANG
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2014;35(4):206-210
Objective +o evaluate percutaneous intervetional therapy for portal vein anastomotic occlusion after liver transplantation.Method From July 2005 to July 2013,13 patients (9 male and 4 female; aged 25-65 years) with portal vein occlsion underwent interventional therapy.All patients accepted the imaging examation and 8 patients had typical clinical signs of portal hypertension.Percutaneous hepatic balloon venoplasty and stent placement was performed,trans-catherter urokinase infusion for thrombolysis and embolization for collateral pathways performed if necessary.+echnical success rate,complication rate and clinical symptoms were analyzed.Follow-ups including clinical course,stent patency and potal vein thrombosis which evaluated by imaging were performed.Result +echnical success was achieved in l1of 13 patients (84.6%) and 15 stents were deployed.Seven patients with localized portal vein occulsion accepted balloon dilation and stents deployment,4 patients with long segment cculsion also accept trans-catherter urokinase infusion for thrombolysis and embolization for collateral pathways.Portal vein flow recovered in all 11 patients.Procedure related complication occurred in 2 patient with hemothorax.During the follow-up period of 4-42 months,the clinical signs of portal hypertension were not observed in all patients.Stent stenosis was found in one patient with ultrasound in 23 months,but stent patency was proved by the percutaneous portal angiography.Conclusion Interventional therapy is effective for portal vein occulsion after liver transplantation,comprehensive interventional therapy should be performed in long segment portal vein cculsion.
10.Study on severe blast lung injury model of baby rabbits
Yi LIANG ; Wei DAI ; Chao MA ; Xiaojun ZHANG ; Xin YOU ; Jihong ZHOU
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2016;25(5):318-322
Objective To establish an animal model of severe blast lung injury in baby rabbits,and to provide a way to study the char-acteristic and treatment of blast lung injury in minors.Methods Randomly selected sixteen 4-weeks old New Zealand white rabbits,and the blast lung injuries were made by BST-Ⅰ biological shock tube with different drive pressure (4.0 MPa and 4.5 MPa)respectively.Then compared the injury severity of the 4.0 Mpa group and the 4.5 MPa group.Selected forty-eight 4-weeks old New Zealand white rabbits and di-vided them into the control group (8 rabbits)and the blast lung injury group (40 rabbits)Rabbits in the blast lung injury group were injured with 4.5 MPa drive pressure.Observed the vital signs,physiological index,gross anatomy of the lung,pathology,and pulmonary water content at the time of injury immediately (0 hour),2 hours,4 hours,6 hours,12 hours,24 hours,48 hours and 72 hours after the injury.Results Rabbits inthe 4.0 Mpa group and the 4.5 MPa group were all alive.The overpressure of blast wave of the 4.0Mpa group was (328.16 ± 4.78)kPa,rate of severe pulmonary defense was 12.5%,and the AIS score was (3.38 ±0.52)points.In the 4.5 MPa group,the overpressure of blast wave was (395.04 ±11.74)kPa,rate of severe pulmonary defense was 87.5%,and the AIS score was (4.13 ±0.64) points.Rabbits in the control group and the blast lung injury group were all alive.The spirits of rabbits were drooping immediately after inju-ry,and it last about 0.5 hour.Then the breathing and heart rate was accelerated,pulmonary water content was increased significantly,and there were extensive hemorrhage and edema in the lung.Most of the rabbits suffered severe lung injury,and the AIS score was (3.98 ±0.55) points.Lung tissue rupture,hemorrhage,edema,and inflammatory cells infiltration were the main pathological manifestations under light microscopy. Conclusion The model of severe blast lung injury in baby rabbits could be established with BST-Ⅰbiological shock tube and drive pressure of 4.5 MPa.It is relatively simple,easily controllable and highly repeatable,which can be used as a feasible model for the study of blast lung injury.