1.Effect of different HLA-G isoforms mRNA on its cell membrane expression
Weihua YAN ; Aifen LIN ; Huihui XU ; Dandan TAO
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2008;28(3):250-253
Objective To investigate the mechanism of different HLA-G isoform mRNA patterns in different cells alters its cell membrane expression.Methods RT-PCR was used to analyze HLA-G isoform mRNA(HLA-Gl-6)of ovarian cancer cell lines HO-8910,HO-8910PM and OVCAR-3,leukemia cell lines Jurkat,K562,HIJ60,MUTIZ-1,and the chorioeareinoma cell lines JEG-3,JAR.HLA-G between cellular membrane and intracellular expression were analyzed by flow cytometry.Results All HLA-G mRNA isoforms were observed in the positive control cell line JEG-3,but none in the negative control cell line JAR.HLA-G1 isoform mRNA was expressed in HO-8910,HO-8910PM,OVCAR-3,MUTZ-1 and Jurkat cells.HLA-G2 mRNA was not detected in any cell line but JEG-3.HLA-G3 mRNA was found in HO-8910,HO-8910PM,K562,HIJ60,MUTZ-1,OVCAR-3 and Jurkat cells.HO-8910,HO-8910PM,HIJ60,Jurkat cells expre8sed HLA-G4 mRNA.Only the Jurkat cells expressed HLA-G5 mRNA.FACS results showed that JEG3 and HO-8910PM cells membrane expressed HLA-G,however,the intraeellular HLA-G expression was detected in all tested cells except the negative control cell JAR.Conclusion Only the HLA-G1 isoform could be exDressed on cell membrane in particular cell lines. Other isoforms including HLA-C2,-G3,-G4,-G5 and HLA-G6 could not reach cell snrface.
2.Expression and significance of interleukin-1β in serum of acute myeloid leukemia
Xiulian ZHANG ; Weihua ZHANG ; Sumin HOU ; Wei CHEN ; Jie TAO
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2010;19(11):663-665
Objective The interleukin-1β (IL-13) expression in serum of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients was evaluated. To explore the significance of IL-1β in leukostasis and tissue infiltration by leukemic cells. Methods ELISA was used to investigate the contents of IL-1β in serum of 83 newly diagnosed with AML which contains 16 hyperleukocytic AML patients, and compared the IL-1β level between the hyperleukocytic AML group and non-hyperleukocytic AML group, the infiltrated group and non-infiltrated group. Results The content of IL-1β in AML serum [(88.23±36.30) pg/ml] was higher than that of in the control group[(29.56±15.53) pg/ml], with significant difference (P <0.01). There was a higher level for IL-1β in hyperleukocytic AML group[(136.67±65.68) pg/ml] than in non-hyperleukocytic AML group [(69.85±48.35) pg/ml],and there was a significant difference. IL-13 and peripheral blood cells were in linear correlation (r=0.74, P <0.01). There was a higher level for IL-1β in infiltrated group[(111.31 ±57.35) pg/ml] than in the other group [(79.68±43.42) pg/ml], and there was a significant difference. Conclusion The IL-1β may play an important role in leukostasis and tissue infiltration by leukemic cells in AML.
3.Effect of esmolol on fluid responsiveness and hemodynamic parameters in patients with septic shock
Tao YU ; Jingyi WU ; Xiaogan JIANG ; Weihua LU ; Xiaoju JIN
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2015;27(11):885-889
Objective To study the effects of esmolol on fluid responsiveness and hemodynamic parameters in patients with septic shock.Methods A prospective self-control study was conducted.Fifteen septic shock patients undergoing mechanical ventilation admitted to Department of Critical Care Medicine of Yijishan Hospital from January 2015 to August 2015 were enrolled.All patients enrolled in this study were given the treatment based on American College of Chest Physicians/Society of Critical Care Medicine (ACCP/SCCM) Consensus 2012.Esmolol was intravenously injected at a beginning rate of 6 mg·kg-1·h-1, and then the dose was adjusted to reduce heart rate by 10% from baseline.The changes in hemodynamic and systemic oxygen metabolism indexes were monitored by pulse indicator continuous cardiac output (PiCCO) before and 2 hours after the esmolol administration, and the fluid responsiveness was evaluated by stroke volume variation (SVV).SVV ≥ 10% was considered to be a positive fluid responsiveness.Results In 15 patients, 9 were male and 6 female, with an age of 65 ± 16.Among them 10 patients suffered from pulmonary infection, and 5 patients with abdominal infection.Acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score was 21 ±9;sequential organ failure score (SOFA) was 8 ±4.28-day mortality was 40.0%.SVV was significantly decreased after esmolol infusion as compared with baseline [(14 ± 5)% vs.(17 ±7)%, t =2.400, P =0.031].Heart rate [HR (bpm): 100±4 vs.112±8, t =8.161, P =0.000], cardiac output [CO (L/min):6.13 ± 1.45 vs.7.88 ± 1.82, t =4.046, P =0.001], cardiac index [CI (mL·s-1·m-2): 51.51 ± 11.00 vs.66.18 ± 11.48, t =4.131, P =0.001], stroke volume index [SVI (mL/m2): 31.0 ± 6.4 vs.35.4 ± 6.5, t =2.577, P =0.020], the maximum rate of left ventricular pressure rise [dp/dt max (mmHg/s): 927±231 vs.1 194±294, t =3.775, P =0.002], global ejection fraction (GEF: 0.21 ±0.05 vs.0.24±0.06, t =3.091, P =0.008), cardiac function index (CFI: 5.03 ± 1.37 vs.6.59 ± 1.92, t =4.769, P =0.000) showed significant decrease during esmolol infusion.On the other hand, central venous pressure [CVP (mmHg, 1 mmHg =0.133 kPa): 9±3 vs.8±3, t =-3.617, P =0.003], diastolic blood pressure (DBP, mmHg: 69± 15 vs.66± 13, t =-2.656, P =0.019), systemic vascular resistance index (SVRI, kPa·s·L-1·m-2:206.8±69.8 vs.206.8±69.8, t =-3.255, P =0.006) were significantly increased during esmolol infusion.No significant difference was found in systolic blood pressure [SBP (mmHg): 120 ± 25 vs.123 ± 18, t =0.678, P =0.509],mean arterial pressure [MAP (mmHg): 86 ± 18 vs.85 ± 14, t =-0.693, P =0.500], global end diastolic volume index [GEDVI (mL/m2): 614 ± 84 vs.618 ± 64, t =0.218, P =0.830], extravascular lung water index [EVLWI (mL/kg):5.99±1.50 vs.5.73±1.14, t =-1.329, P =0.205], central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2: 0.711±0.035 vs.0.704 ± 0.048, t =-0.298, P =0.773), arterial blood lactate [Lac (mmol/L): 3.1± 0.3 vs.3.0 ± 0.4, t =-0.997, P =0.345],and difference of central venous-arterial carbon dioxide partial pressure [Pcv-aCO2 (mmHg): 4.1 ± 0.9 vs.4.7 ± 0.5,t =1.445, P =0.182] as compared with those before esmolol treatment.Conclusion Heart rate control with esmolol infusion may reduce fluid responsiveness, cardiac function, heart rate and cardiac output without adverse effect on systemic perfusion in septic shock patients.
4.Design and development of auxiliary measurement device for knee anterior cruciate ligament injury
Dong GUO ; Haiyan DUAN ; Tao HUANG ; Gang XUE ; Weihua HE
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2017;38(2):28-31
Objective To design an auxiliary measurement device for anterior cruciate ligament injury in order to improve the accuracy of specialist examination and postoperative functional assessment.Methods The device consisted of a main frame and support pads,which was designed based on the principles of anatomopathology and mechanical mechanics.The frame was set above and paralleled to the tibia,and the measurement scale was put at the vertical direction of the frame.The support pads were fixed to the tibia and patella respectively to execute auxiliary measurement by providing opposite acting force.Results The success rate of preliminary diagnosis by the device was higher than that by traditional method.Conclusion The device gains advantages in convenience,practicality,low cost and etc,and is worthy promoting in the orthopedics department.
5.Comparative study of fractional lfow reserve measurement by intravenous ATP infusion through ;femoral veins and hand dosal veins
Jingjing LIU ; Tao QU ; Meng ZHANG ; Weihua JIN ; Ju GAO ; Bin WANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2014;(4):251-255
Objective To compare and evaluate fractional flow reserve (FFR) by intravenous infusion of adenosine 5’-triphosphate (ATP) through femoral veins and hand dosal veins. To find the feasibility of measuring FFR through ATP infusion at hand dosal veins. Methods A total of 27 patients receiving coronary angiography (CAG) were enrolled. FFR was measured by intravenous injection of ATP through femoral veins and hand dosal veins separately in 31 stenosed coronary arteries. Results A linear correlation between ATP infusion measuring FFR through femoral and hand dosal veins was observed. Heart rates, PR intervals and side effects were of no difference between the 2 routes of ATP infusion (P=0.79, P=0.56, P=0.85). It indicated that ATP infusion[160μg/(kg·min)]measuring FFR through hand dosal veins was compatable to which measuring FFR though femoral veins (y=0.945x+0.0043, R2=0.904, P=0.001). Compared with ATP infusion by femoral vein[from (53.7±15.8) s to (58.2±11.6) s], the time to FFR by infusion ATP measurement by hand dosal veins was longer[(48.7±17.9) s, P=0.015]. Conclusions The FFR measurement through ATP infusion at hand dosal veins has similar results with the FFR measured by femoral veins ATP infusion.
6.Therapeutic effects of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein α gene on liver fibrosis in mice
Lili TAO ; Di DING ; Jijun ZHANG ; Xiuping LIU ; Jinsheng ZHANG ; Weihua YIN
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2014;34(11):737-741
Objective To investigate the difference of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein α (C/EBP-α) gene induced apoptosis between hepatocytes and hepatic stellate cells (HSC) in mice with liver fibrosis.Methods Sixty BALB/c mice were evenly divided into normal group,model group,treatment group,blank control group and negative control group,12 mice in each group.Except the mice of normal control group,the mice of other groups were treated with intraperitoneal injection of CCl4 to establish liver fibrosis mice model.Mice of treatment group,blank control group and negative control group were administrated with C/EBP-α carried adenovirus (Ad-C/EBP-α),phosphate buffered solution and empty vector of adenovirus (Ad-EGFP) respectively through tail vein for the first week.The expression of C/EBP-α and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) was detected by immunohistochemistry method.Sinusoidal endothelial structure of peri-portal regions and far from portal regions was observed by transmission electron microscope (TEM).Terminal dexynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) was applied to detect apoptosis of cells in liver tissue.The degree of liver fibrosis in mice was determined with sirius red staining and hydroxyproline content measurement.Single factor variance analysis was performed for comparison among multiple groups,and t test was used for comparison between two groups.Results C/EBP-α was expressed in nucleus of hepatocyte in normal control group mice.The expression decreased in model group,blank control group and negative control group.However,the expression of C/EBP-α of treatment group increased,and mainly expressed in cells located in perisinusoidal and perivascular.Hepatic sinusoids was distorted,blood vessel wall thickened.Hepatocyte degeneration and lots of lipid droplets was found in model group,blank control group and negative control group.The thicken degree of endothelial layer of blood vessel of treatment group was lower than that of model group.The percentage of sirius red positive cells of normal group,model group,treatment group,blank control group and negative control group was (0.10±0.03)%,(5.81±0.32)%,(2.32±0.45)%,(6.34± 0.81)% and (6.10± 0.92)%,respectively; content of hydroxyproline was (0.07±0.00) μg/mg,(0.69 ± 0.10) μg/mg,(0.19±0.06) μg/mg,(0.56±0.03) μg/mg and (0.64±0.08) μg/mg,respectively; the percentage of α-SMA positive cells was (0.50 ±0.03)%,(5.30 ± 0.52)%,(2.15 ± 0.29)%,(5.53 ± 0.43) % and (5.42 ± 0.25) %,respectively; the number of TUNEL positive cells was (0.25 ± 0.08),(0.15±0.02),(7.10±1.53),(0.13±0.03) and (0.18±0.07),respectively.The differences between the groups were statistically significant (F=113.74,148.29,292.43 and 140.25,all P<0.05).The difference between normal group and model group,between model group and treatment group,between treatment group and blank control group,between treatment group and negative control group were statistically significant (tarirus positive cell =-52.54,-16.20,-10.60 and-7.99,thydroxyproline content =-168.00,11.53,11.07 and 12.54,ta SMA pusitive cells-24.77,-13.82,15.94 and 18.37,tTUNEL positive cells =3.26,-11.91,-11.95 and-11.88,all P< 0.05),there was no statistically significant difference between model group and blank control group,between model group and negative control group (both P>0.05).TUNEL positive cells mainly located in perisinusoidal and perivascular of liver in mice,which was consistent with the distribution of α-SMA-positive cells.Conclusion C/EBP-α could effectively relieve CCl4 induced liver fibrosis in mice mainly through inducing HSC apoptosis,however no apoptosis effect on hepatocytes.
7.Restoration of cardiac function in failing beagle hearts by recombinant adeno-associated viral gene transfer of sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca~(2+)-ATPase
Zhiqing FU ; Xiaoying LI ; Tao LIU ; Yafei MI ; Shengan ZHOU ; Weihua YE
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1989;0(06):-
29.3% decrease in ejection fraction).4 of 11 were used as heart failure group(HF,n=4).9 HF beagles were randomized to receive either a recombinant adeno-associated viral carrying the SERCA2a gene(HF+SERC A2a,n=5) or the reporter gene enhanced green fluorescent protein(HF+EGFP,n=4) by thoracotomy.All HF beagles paced by 180 beats/min in order to maintain failing state.Thirty days after infection,parameters of systolic and diastolic function were measured by doppler echocardiography and hemodynamic monitor in all beagles.RESULTS:At 30 days after gene transfer,symptoms of HF+SERCA2a dogs improved.Echocardiogram parameters were superior to those in HF+EGFP group(P
8.Ultrasound imaging findings of anatomical relationship between femoral artery and vein in children of different ages
Yong NI ; Hong XIE ; Chen WANG ; Weihua JIN ; Shoujun PAN ; Suwei TAO ; Jiawei WU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2010;30(12):1465-1468
Objective To investigate the ultrasound imaging findings of anatomical relationship between femoral artery and vein in children of different ages.Methods Sixty-five children aged 4 months-7 years were enrolled in this study.The children were divided into 3 age groups: group Ⅰ< 1 yr;group Ⅱ 1-3 yr and group Ⅲ> 3,≤ 7 yr.A protable ultrasound machine was used.The probe was placed at the level of inguinal ligament and 2 and 4 cm below inguinal ligament.The children were placed in supine position.The legs were placed in 2 positions:(1)extended and in standard anatomical position and(2)flexed and 45° abducted and 45° laterally rotated.Results The examination showed that at the level of inguinal ligament,the femoral vein lay behind and lateral to femoral artery in 91% of children.At the level of 4 cm below inguinal ligament,the femoral vein lay posterior and lateral to the femoral artery in all children.When the leg was placed in abducted and laterally rotated,the depth of femoral vein was reduced and the vein was less overlapped by artery in all children,especially in preschool children.Conclusion At the level of 4 cm below inguinal ligament,the femoral vein lies posterior and lateral to the femoral artery in children.When the leg is placed in abducted and laterally rotated,the depth of femoral vein is reduced and the vein is less overlapped by artery.It is indicated that femoral vein puncture should be performed at the level of 4 cm below inguinal ligament with the leg flexed and abducted in all children,especially in preschool children.
9.Study on the association between vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism and vitamin D deficiency rickets in infants
Li ZHOU ; Yuning LI ; Weihua ZHANG ; Lijun LIU ; Caixia AN ; Zhongbin TAO ; Xiangjin LI
Clinical Medicine of China 2009;25(6):587-589
Objective To study the association of vitamin D receptor(VDR) gene BsmI polymorphism and the genetic susceptibility of vitamin D deficiency rickets in infants and to explore a new way of diagnosis and treat-ment. Methods Case-control study was adopted. 56 infants confirmed with rickets (case group) and 76 cases of normal infants (control group) were chosen as the subjects. PCR-RFLP was applied to examine VDR gene BsmI site polymorphism. The frequencies of the VDR genotype and allele were compared between the two groups. Results Frequencies of BB,Bb and bb genotypes were 3.6% (2/56),21.4% (12/56) and 75.0% (42/56) in the rickets group,and 1.3% (1/76),18.4% (14/76) and 80.3% (61/76) in the control group respectively(χ20.521,P> 0.05),frequencies of B,b alleles were 14.3% (16/112),85.7% (96/112) in the rickets group and 10.5% (16/152),89.5% (134/152) in the control group respectively(χ20.783,P>0.05). Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that VDR gene polymorphism Bsml had not higher risk of vitamin D deficiency rickets in Infants. Conclusion VDR gene polymorphism BsmI doesn't appear to pose risk on infants in developing vitamin D deficien-cy rickets.
10.High resolution MR imaging of porcine coronary arterial wall in vitro
Tao LI ; Jianhua GAO ; Shaohong ZHAO ; Weihua ZHOU ; Zulong CAI ; Li YANG ; Liuquan CHENG ; Yuangui GAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2010;26(4):589-592
Objective To get a MR imaging protocol for coronary arterial wall in vitro. Methods MR examinations were performed in 10 fresh porcine hearts. Three dimensional fast imaging employing steady state acquisition (3D FIESTA) was used to delineate left anterior descending artery (LAD), while 2D spin-echo T1W was performed with 8-channel head surface coil, temporomandibular surface coil and knee coil with the same parameters. T1WI was obtained with 384×256 and 512×512 in matrix using temporomandibular surface coil, and then T1WI, PDW and T2WI with fat saturation were obtained with different NEX using temporomandibular surface coil after injecting Resovist in LAD. Signal of the LAD wall, lumen, fat tissue adjacent to LAD, myocardium of anterior part of interventricular septum and noise were respectively measured. Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of image, contrast to noise ratio (CNR) between the wall and lumen (CNR1), CNR between the wall and surrounding fatty tissue (CNR2) were calculated. Results The SNR and CNR1, CNR2 of SE T1WI with temporomandibular coil were higher than those with 8-channel head surface coil and knee coil. SNR and CNR1, CNR2 of SE T1WI with 384×256 matrix were higher than those with 512×512 matrix. SNR and CNR1, CNR2 using 3 NEX were the highest. Conclusion Good SNR and CNR of porcine coronary wall can be achieved using temporomandibular surface coil, 384×256 in matrix and NEX of 3.