1.DISTRIBUTION OF ESTROGEN RECEPTOR-? IMMUNOREACTIVITY IN THE BRAIN OF ADULT FEMALE RATS
Acta Anatomica Sinica 1954;0(02):-
Objective Studies have shown that estrogen plays profound roles on nerve system,but the mechanism is now poorly understood.In order to address this question,the distribution of the newly cloned estrogen receptor ?(ER\|?) immunoreactivity(ER\|?\|ir) was examined in the brain of adult female rats. Methods Using nickel ammonium sulfate intensified immunohistochemistry technique. Results 1.ER\|?\|ir was mainly localized in the nuclei of neurons,it was also found in the perikaryon and neuritis;while in very few neurons,positive signals were only detected in the perikaryon and neuritis;2.High level of ER\|?\|ir positive signals were detected in the anterior olfactory nucleus,cerebral cortex,Purkinje cells,vertical limb of the diagonal band,superior vestibular nucleus,endopiriform nucleus,lateral amygdaloid nucleus,red nucleus and loci ceruleus;moderate level of ER\|?\|ir was detected in the medial septal nucleus,posterior cortical nucleus of the amygdaloid,CA3 and CA4 of the hippocampus,dentate gyrus,bed nucleus of the stria terminalis,supraoptic nucleus;weak signals were detected in the nuclei of hypothalamus,oculomotor nucleus,claustrum and some nuclei of the amygdaloid complex.Conclusion\ ER\|? immunoreactive neurons are extensively distributed in the brain of the adult female rats;this receptor may be involved in different brain function in different brain nuclei. \;[
2.Effect of maternal exposure to dibutyl phthalate on proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells from neonatal offspring rats
Fenlan LUO ; Wenqin CAI ; Jiqiang ZHANG
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(11):-
Objective To explore the effects of maternal exposure to dibutyl phthalate ( DBP) ,an environmental estrogen on the proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells ( NSCs) in the neural tube of neonatal rats. Methods A total of 40 male and 40 female SD rates at age of 4 to 5 months,were matched,and the morning when vaginal plugs were found was designated as E0. Then the 40 pregnant rats were randomly divided into 4 groups,3 DBP exposure groups ( 25,75,and 225 mg/kg) and control group. DBP at corresponding doses were dissolved in corn oil,and administrated by intragastrically injection once per day from E0 till delivery,while those of control group were given corn oil. Brain tissue of newborn rats was collected for primary culture of NSCs. Then the cell colony formation was counted to detect the NSCs proliferation. Then 10% fetal bovine serum ( FBS) was added into the culture medium to induce the NSCS to differentiate. Neu-N and GFAP immunofluorescence stainings were used to detect neurons and astrocytes,and their morphological changes were observed. Results The proliferation of NSCs was decreased significantly after DBP administration. Compared with the control group ( 40. 53 ? 4. 65) % ,the colony formation rate of middle-and high-dose DBP exposure groups was significantly reduced and in a dose-dependent manner ( 30. 96 ? 3. 80) % ,( 15. 35 ?5. 29) %,( 6. 58 ?1. 43) %,P
3.Risk factors in heterotopic ossification after spinal cord injury
Wenqin LI ; Benke ZHU ; Kun ZHANG
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(12):-
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4.localization and changes of expressions of Smad2, Smad3, Smad4, and Smad7 proteins in the 5/6 subtotally nephrectomized rat kidney
Jinhai ZHANG ; Yunjian HUANG ; Wenqin CAI
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(13):-
Objective To investigate the localization of Smad2, Smad3, Smad4, and Smad7 proteins and their expression changes in the 5/6 subtotally nephrectomized rat kidney. Methods The rat model of chronic renal failure was established by performing 5/6 subtotally nephrectomy (SNx) and rats in the control group underwent sham-operation. The rats were sacrificed at 4, 8, and 12 week after operation. The sites and levels of expressions of Smad2, Smad3, Smad4, and Smad7 proteins were examined by immunohistochemical staining. Renal fibrosis was assessed by measuring tissue hydroxyproline. Results Immunohistochemical staining indicated that Smad2, Smad3, and Smad4 proteins were mainly expressed in glomeruli and renal tubular cells, while Smad protein 7 was expressed in glomeruli, but rarely in proximal renal tubular cells. Expressions of Smad2, Smad3, and Smad4 proteins in glomeruli were significantly increased during 4-12 weeks after 5/6 nephrectomy, but the expression level of Smad protein 7 was significantly decreased, but accompanied increase of hydroxyproline content in the renal tissues. Conclusion These results indicate that TGF-?/Smad signaling is involved in the progress of chronic glomerulosclerosis. The high level expressions of Smad2, Smad3, and Smad4 proteins and the down-regulation of Smad7 protein may be the major cause of the glomerulosclerosis in this model.
5.Experimental study of intracerebral transplantation of TH gene modified astrocytes for treating Parkinson's disease
Jun LIU ; Kecheng ZHANG ; Wenqin CAI
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2001;23(5):556-558
Objective To explore the role of tyrosine hydroxy lase (TH) gene in the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) by using ex vivo gene transfer. Methods After the construction of TH gene in a retroviral vector, the astrocytes were cultured with the supernatant containing the recombinant DNA and then grafted into the cerebrum of PD rats. The reduction of the rat rotation beharior was evaluated. Results The rotati on of PD rats was markedly improved in the rats with ex vivo gene transfer. Conclusion TH has an obvious efficiency on the treatment of PD and the astrocytes can be used as effective gene transfer cells.
6.Study on actual cost of grading nursing in a grade Ⅲ-A general hospital by the ratio of income method
Lingjuan ZHANG ; Jie CAO ; Wenqin YE
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2009;25(14):16-19
Objective To calculate and analyze the grading nursing costs in a grade Ⅲ-A general hospital, and give suggestions to the government for rational pricing. Methods 6 wards were selected as the subjects, we calculated the total expenses by the ratio of income method, meanwhile, by sharing the cost we calculated the actual costs of grading nursing and let them underwent variance analysis. Results The actual cost of grade 1 nursing was (64.06±14.58) yuan, the actual cost of grade 2 nursing was (40.06±13.49) yuan, and the actual coat of grade 3 nursing was (31.11±5.81) yuan, by statistic analysis, the actual grad-ing nursing costs were significantly different from the current pricing system. Conclusions The grouping of nursing expense ia a difficult point in nursing cost study, and by calculating the actual grading nursing cost, we could develop measures to control the cost effectively. And the grading nursing total coat calculat-ing is the foundation of rational prices setting of grading nursing.
7.Effects of ovariectomy on the expression of estrogen receptor beta immunoreactivity in the basal forebrain of adult female mice
Jiqiang ZHANG ; Qing YAO ; Wenqin CAI ;
Journal of Third Military Medical University 1983;0(03):-
Objective To study the effect of ovarian estrogen on the expression of estrogen receptor beta (ER beta) of the basal forebrain of mice. Methods Ovariectomized (OVX) mice were used as animal model, and nickel ammonium sulfate intensified immunohistochemical SP technique was used to detect the changes of ER beta expression in the basal forebrain. Results The expression of ER beta in the basal forebrain of mice decreased dramatically, after OVX decreased to the lowest levels at 3 d after OVX, increased gradually, and recovered to normal level 20 d later. Conclusion Ovarain estrogen can regulate the expression of ER ? of the murine basal forebrain, indicating that estrogen, via ER ?, can regulate the nerous structure and function of the basal forebrain, which may be the mechanism of estrogen replacement therapy on Alzheimer′s brain.
8.The electrocardiogram analysis of electronic colonoscopy on patients with coronary artery heart disease
Wenqin SUN ; Xinjuan FU ; Ling ZHANG ; Yong LIU ; Fangli SUN
Clinical Medicine of China 2014;30(8):850-852
Objective To investigate the electrocardiogram analysis of electronic colonoscopy on patients with coronary artery heart disease,and to evaluate the safety of colonoscopy on patients with coronary artery heart disease.Methods Sixty patients who underwent colonoscopy from Jun.2012 to Jun.2013 were divided into experimental group (patients with coronary artery heart disease,Heart function class Ⅰ-Ⅲ) and control group (patients without coronary artery heart disease).The changes of electrocardiography during colonoscopy and before performance were compared between two groups through dynamic electrocardiogram.Results Heart rate of the two groups were no statistically significant difference before colonoscopy process (t =0.537,P > 0.05).During the inspection process,there was heart rate increase at different degree in two groups.The heart rate in patients of experiments group was increased from (73.20 ± 7.91) times/min to (88.67 ± 7.79) times/min,which waas more than that in control group (from (73.40 ±6.44) times/min to (74.88 ±7.82) times/min),and the difference between the two groups was significant(t =4.462,P < 0.05).During colonoscopy inspection,the arrhythmia rate arrhythmia in experiment and control group were 46.67% (14/30),20.00% (6/30),and the difference was statistically significant (x2 =4.8,P <0.05).Meanwhile,ST-T change rates in experimental group and control group were 26.7% (8/30) and 10.0% (3/30) (x2 =45.72,P < 0.05).The rate of subjective discomfort the two groups were 40%,30% (x2 =0.659,P > 0.05).Conclusion During the inspection process of colonoscopy,patients with coronary heart disease are more susceptible to increase heart rate,cardiac arrhythmia,ST-T change than those without coronary heart disease.However,no serious electrocardiographic changes.It is relatively safe to get colonoscopy in patients with coronary heart disease.
9.Establishment and functional analysis of CHO cells with stable expression of hGHR gene and its mutants
Lihua WU ; Xiaoli CHEN ; Wenqin TANG ; Ting ZHANG ; Zhiyong LIAO
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2010;30(1):13-18
Objective To eonstruct three eukaryotic expression vectors containing wilde-type hGHR gene and its mutants(hGHR-E42K and hGHR-H56R) related to congenital growth hormone insensitivity, then check their expression in CHO cells. Methods With the available PUC-hGHR vector, two mutate hGHR genes (hGHR-E42K and hGHR-H56R) were obtained through mutagenesis. Then three recombinants were cloned into eukaryotic expression vectors pcDNA3.1/zeo(+) with restriction enzymatic reactions.Then with Lipofectamine2000, we trans-fected expression vectors to CHO cells and screened the stably expressed CHO cells by Zeocin. RT-PCR and/or Western blotting were used to examine hGHR and STAT5-P. Results After sequencing, two mutations were introduced to hGHR, three eukaryotic expression vectors were identified. The transfected CHO cells expressed vd-hGHR or its mutants. Compared with hGH-wt, two mutate cells (E42K and H56R) had decreased phosphorylated STAT5 levels. Conclusion Three CHO cells which stably expresses wide type hGHR and its mutants were successfully established, E42K and H56R partly interfered the phosphorylation of STAT5.
10.Construction of eukaryotic expression vectors of nephroblastoma overexpression gene and expression in COS-7 cells
Chengren LI ; Wenqin CAI ; Bingyin SU ; Chenggang ZHANG
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2002;0(12):-
Objective To obtain eukaryotic expression vectors containing coding region of nephroblastoma overexpression gene (NOV) and detect its expression in COS-7 cells. Methods A 1 165-bp cDNA fragment was amplified from the total RNA of normal rat brain tissue by RT-PCR and cloned into eukaryotic expression vector pcDNA3.1/Myc-His(+)/lacZ. The cloned insert was identified by double digestion of the recombinant plasmid with restriction enzymes HindⅢ and BamHⅠ. The recombinant plasmid was transfected into COS-7 cells with liposome. The expression of NOV gene was detected by Western blotting and immunocytochemistry. Results Eukaryotic expression vectors containing 1 165 -bp coding region of NOV gene was constructed. COS-7 cells transfected with the recombinant plasmid expressed high level of NOV protein in cytoplasm. Conclusion That eukaryotic expression vectors containing coding region of NOV gene was constructed can provide a strong molecular tool for the studies of effect of NOV gene.