1.Necroptosis specific inhibitor-1 inhibits necroptosis in rat brain and improves brain injury after cardiac arrest
Jiajun XU ; Wentong CHEN ; Jianli YAO
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2021;33(1):74-78
Objective:To explore the effects of necroptosis specific inhibitor-1 (Nec-1) on brain injury in rats after cardiac arrest and its mechanism.Methods:A total of 24 Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were divided into Sham group, model group and Nec-1 group ( n = 8 per group) according to random number table method. In the Sham group, only general surgical procedures were underdone without inducing cardiac arrest. In the model group, the rats were subjected to asphyxial cardiac arrest followed by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at 6 minutes after cardiac arrest. In the Nec-1 group, Nec-1 of 1 mg/kg was administered after cardiac arrest, and CPR was performed at 6 minutes after cardiac arrest. At 72 hours after CPR, neurological deficit scores (NDS) were assessed, serum S100B levels were measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), receptor-interacting protein 3 (RIP3) expression in cerebral cortex and hippocampus was observed under immunofluorescence and positive rate was calculated, and the levels of RIP3 protein expression in brain were analyzed by Western blotting. Results:At 72 hours after CPR, the rats in the model group showed obvious necroptosis and injury in brain. Compared with the Sham group, the NDS scores in the model group were significantly decreased [57.0 (52.7, 60.0) vs. 80.0 (80.0, 80.0), P < 0.05], the serum S100B was significantly increased (ng/L: 44.9±4.5 vs. 18.6±1.5, P < 0.05), the percentages of RIP3 positive cells in cerebral cortex and hippocampus were significantly elevated [cerebral cortex: (31.7±4.8)% vs. (11.6±3.2)%, hippocampus: (28.4±0.8)% vs. (10.9±0.6)%, both P < 0.05], and the levels of RIP3 protein expression in brain were significantly increased [RIP3 protein (RIP3/GAPDH): 0.708 (0.642, 0.722) vs. 0.408 (0.253, 0.504), P < 0.05]. After Nec-1 intervention, necroptosis and injury in brain were obviously improved. Compared with the model group, the NDS scores at 72 hours after CPR in the Nec-1 group were significantly increased [70.5 (68.5, 71.7) vs. 57.0 (52.7, 60.0), P < 0.05), the serum S100B was significantly decreased (ng/L: 31.9±2.7 vs. 44.9±4.5, P < 0.05), the percentages of RIP3 positive cells in cerebral cortex and hippocampus were significantly lowered [cerebral cortex: (23.7±4.1)% vs. (31.7±4.8)%, hippocampus: (20.4±0.4)% vs. (28.4±0.8)%, both P < 0.05], and the levels of RIP3 protein expression in brain were significantly declined [RIP3 protein (RIP3/GAPDH): 0.437 (0.379, 0.507) vs. 0.708 (0.642, 0.722), P < 0.05]. Conclusion:Nec-1 attenuated necroptosis of brain cells by inhibiting the expression of RIP3 protein, so as to reduce brain injury after cardiac arrest in rats.
2.Effect of intratracheal administration of recombinant adenovirus containing IL-18 gene in treatment of experimental lung metastasis
Jiquan CHEN ; Xuetao CAO ; Qingyu XIU ; Yizhi YU ; Wentong LUO ;
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 1985;0(06):-
Objective: To study the treatment of experimental lung metastasis by intratracheal injection of IL 18 gene recombinant adenovirus. Methods: (1)The mouse IL 18 mRNA was detected by RT PCR, the concentrations of IL 18, associated cytokines in lung lavage and blood were determined by ELISA at different times after intratracheal injection of IL 18 recombinant adenovirus. (2)The lung metastasis nodes, mouse survival period, survival rates were investigated in the treatment of experimental lung metastasis in C57BL/6 mouse model. The NK activity and CTL activity were determined by 51 Cr 4 h release method. Results: (1)The IL 18 mRNA could be detected in lung tissue 6 h after intratracheal use of IL 18 recombinant adenovirus, and the concentrations of IL 18 in lung lavage was higher than that of peripheral blood, and both IL 18 mRNA and IL 18 could not be detected in control groups. (2)Intratracheal use of IL 18 recombinant adenovirus had significant therapeutic effect on experimental lung metastasis with the results of increased CTL and NK activity, and with longer survival period and higher survival rates compared with the control groups. Conclusion: Intratracheal usage of adenovirus vector containing IL 18 gene has therapeutic effect on the lung metastasis, denoting that gene therapy of lung diseases can be done through airway directly with recombinant adenovirus.
3.Effects of 4 Kinds of Antioxidants on the Stability of DHA and EPA
Xiaohui WANG ; Wentong WANG ; Guan CHEN ; Zunwei TAO
China Pharmacy 2007;0(29):-
OBJECTIVE: To study the influence factors of the oxidation of DHA and EPA,and to find effective antioxidants.METHODS: The oxidation of DHA and EPA was optimized by orthogonal test with the quality of DHA and EPA as indicators and temperature,light and time as factors.The optimized antioxidants were selected by adding salidroside,BHA,BHT,vitamin E into samples.RESULTS: If there is lower temperature,weaker light and shorter storage,the oxidation of DHA and EPA will be more slowly.Effect of salidroside on the oxidation of DHA and EPA is the strongest.CONCLUSION: The oxidation of DHA and EPA can be reduced by lowering temperature,storing in dark place,reducing storage duration and adding salidroside.
4.Highexpression of Snail leads to the P-gp modulateds MDR in breast cancer cell MCF-7
Chuanliang LIU ; Hui WANG ; Weijuan CHEN ; Xiaojie WANG ; Hongli LI ; Xiushi ZHAO ; Wentong LI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2010;26(1):87-90
Aim To explore the relationship between Snail and P-gp in breast cancer cell,and to reveal the effect of epithelial-mesenchymal transformation(EMT)on the multidrug-resistance(MDR)of breast cancer cell.Methods The eukaryotic expression vector pCDNA3.1-Snail was constructed, and then transfected into human breast cancer cell line MCF-7 to constuct MCF-7/Snail.Both cell lines MCF-7 and MCF-7/Snail were induced by adriamycin(ADM).Cell cytotoxicity assay and ADM efflux assay were used to measure the ability of drug resistance.The positive rate of P-gp of the two cell lines was detected by flow cytometry;the mRNA of MDR1 and Snail was evaluated by real-time PCR.Results MCF-7,the expression of MDR1 mRNA and Snail mRNA in MCF-7/Snail cell lines significantly increased;the expression of P-gp was increased too;the RR increased to 109.2;fluorescence intensity intracellular was reduced to 7.1.Conclusion After transfected the eukaryotic expression vector,the capacity of MCF-7/Snail strongly increases compared with that of MCF-7.
5.Establishment of a Template for the Assessment of Hearing Aids Outcomes
Haihong LIU ; Hua ZHANG ; Sha LIU ; Xueqing CHEN ; Jie ZHANG ; Wentong GE ; Zhicheng LIU ; Xin NI
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2014;(2):174-179
Objective The objective of the present study was to establish a template for the self assessment of hearing aids outcomes according to the evaluation of a large group of hearing aid users .Methods In total ,1 724 subjects participated in the study .The Chinese version of International Outcome Inventory for Hearing Aids (IOI-HA) was used as the evaluation tool .IOI -HA is a seven -item questionnaire ,each item is designed to assess a specific outcome domain .Each item was designed with a five -point rating scale ,a higher rating indicates better outcome .According to the subjects'self reported hearing difficulty when they were not wearing hearing aids (unaid-ed) ,the subjects were divided into two groups :self reported hearing difficulty to be no ,mild ,moderate group ,and self reported hearing difficulty to be moderately severe or severe group ,respectively .Templates for each group were established according to the analysis of the item ratings .Results One thousand two hundred and forty -seven sub-jects accept the investigation ,with a response rate of 72 .3% ,and 1203 completed responses were included in the fi-nal analysis .The Chinese version of IOI-HA scores showed a skewed distribution ,with a mean score ranging from 3 .52 to 4 .19 .The total IOI-HA scores ranged from 9 to 35 ,and the mean total score was 26 .30 .Results showed that for the self reported hearing difficulty (unaided) to be none ,mild or moderate group ,the mean scores for the i-tem of daily use ,benefit ,residual activity limitation ,satisfaction ,residual participation restrictions ,impact on others ,and quality of life were 4 .14 ,3 .67 ,3 .76 ,3 .58 ,3 .56 ,3 .93 and 3 .69 ,respectively .The corresponding mean scores for the self reported hearing difficulty (unaided) to be moderately severe or severe group were 4 .19 ,3 .63 ,3 .64 ,3 . 65 ,3 .52 ,3 .89 ,and 3 .79 ,respectively .A template for the Chinese IOI -HA was established according to the above data .Conclusion The template for the Chinese version of IOI -HA could be served as an effective tool to measure the general effectiveness of the hearing aid outcomes and hearing aid fitting in China ,which would also facilitate the international outcome comparison cross culture .
6.An electrophysiological study of resonant frequency in human spinal motor neurons
Wentong ZHANG ; Guangxu XU ; Hongxing WANG ; Wenhong CHEN ; Mei DU ; Lin LI
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013;(5):348-350
Objective To explore the resonant frequencies of human spinal motor neurons.Methods Twenty healthy college students were recruited as the subjects.Each was put in a supine position and administered vibratory stimulation at 20 Hz,30 Hz,40 Hz,50 Hz and 60 Hz on the left distal fibula just above the lateral malleolus for 5 minutes.M-waves and F-waves were recorded before each intervention.F-waves were also recorded immediately after each intervention.Results The F-wave amplitude and the F/Mmax ratio after the 30 Hz stimulation were significantly larger than those at baseline and after stimulation at 50 or 60 Hz.However,20 Hz,30 Hz and 40 Hz stimulation produced no significantly different F-wave amplitudes or F/Mmax.Conclusion Human spinal motor neurons may have a resonant frequency around 30 Hz.
7.Effect of acupuncture on quality of recovery during early period after gynecological laparoscopic surgery:Quality of Recovery-40 questionnaire
Bingning CHEN ; Fangxiang ZHANG ; Jingchao ZHANG ; Hua FANG ; Qian ZHAO ; Chengming LIU ; Wentong LIANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2015;(12):1428-1430
Objective To evaluate the effect of acupuncture on the quality of recovery during the early period after gynecological laparoscopic surgery using the Quality of Recovery?40 questionnaire ( QoR?40). Methods Sixty patients, aged 20-60 yr, with body mass index of 18.5-28.0 kg∕m2, of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status ⅠorⅡ, scheduled for elective gynecological laparoscopic surgery, were equally and randomly divided into either control group ( group C ) or acupuncture group (group Acu) using a random number table. Bilateral Neiguan (PC6) and Hegu (L14) acupoints were stimulated for 30 min starting from the time point before skin incision and immediately after the end of surgery. The quality of recovery was assessed using the QoR?40 on 1 day before surgery, and at 24 and 48 h after surgery. The patient′s cognitive function was assessed using Mini?Mental State Examination. The requirement for rescue analgesics was recorded. The occurrence of nausea and vomiting was also recorded. Results Compared with group C, the global QoR?40 and Mini?Mental State Examination scores were significantly increased, and the incidence of nausea and vomiting and requirement for rescue analgesics were decreased at 24 and 48 h after surgery in group Acu ( P<0. 05 ) . Conclusion Acupuncture can improve the quality of recovery during the early period after gynecological laparoscopic surgery using the QoR?40.
8.Diagnosis and treatment for complicated gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Lin CHEN ; Licheng LIU ; Wentong XU
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2015;(4):321-324
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) combined with surgical treatment is the optimal strategy for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). However, there is no systemic report about the complicated GIST (recurrence or metastasis, peritoneal dissemination, combined resection of multiple organs), except the cases review and experimental studies. Tyrosine kinase inhibitor combined with surgery may increase the overall survival of complicated GIST. This article will describe the definition, clinical features, surgical and drug therapy, and prognosis, in order to provide reliable theoretical basis and experience for clinical doctors , prolong patient survival and improve the quality of survival.
9.Diagnosis and treatment for complicated gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Lin CHEN ; Licheng LIU ; Wentong XU
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2015;(4):321-324
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) combined with surgical treatment is the optimal strategy for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). However, there is no systemic report about the complicated GIST (recurrence or metastasis, peritoneal dissemination, combined resection of multiple organs), except the cases review and experimental studies. Tyrosine kinase inhibitor combined with surgery may increase the overall survival of complicated GIST. This article will describe the definition, clinical features, surgical and drug therapy, and prognosis, in order to provide reliable theoretical basis and experience for clinical doctors , prolong patient survival and improve the quality of survival.
10.Comparison between poly hydroxy acrylic acid and Van-clear replacing the tradi-tional reagents to detect the cervical hTERC genes by adopting FISH technique
Zhiqiang CHEN ; Ying WANG ; Xianjun MI ; Ang CHEN ; Huayong HUANG ; Shoujun ZHONG ; Wentong DENG ; Chaofan LIU ; Xiumei XU ; Xinzhen DAI
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2016;48(2):356-360
Objective:To observe the difference of the human telomeres RNA component (hTERC) genes’amplification in the cervical tissue by applying the environment-friendly fixative poly hydroxy acrylic acid and the transparent dewaxing solution Van-clear separately or jointly to replace the traditional fixative 4% (volume fraction)neutral buffered formalin and the conventional transparent dewaxing solu-tion xylene in the use of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)for detection.Methods:In the study, 255 cases of cervical tissue specimens submitted by the Department of Gynecology in Zhongshan Boai Ho-sipital were collected from Mar.2013 to Apr.2015.Four samples were taken from the same lesion site. All the cases were divided into 4 groups and named group A,B,C,and D.Group A used 4% neutral buffered formalin fixed and xylene dewaxing to make slices.Group B used poly hydroxy acrylic fixed and xylene dewaxing to make slices.Group C used 4% neutral buffered formalin fixed and Van-clear trans-parent to make slices.Group D used poly hydroxy acrylic fixed and Van-clear transparent dewaxing to make slices.The amplification of hTERC genes in the four groups of cervical specimens was also detected by FISH technique.Results:When the hTERC genes were detected by FISH method under the fluore-scence microscope,it was obvious that the tissue profile and the background of group A,B,C and D were all clear.The probe was fixed in the accurate position so that the bright red or green fluorescence signals were easily found in these four groups.Compared with the positive rate of group A,there was no statistical significance in that of group B,C and D (P>0.05).At the same time,the coincidence rate of the FISH results was high,which showed that the new environment-friendly reagent had no significant difference in the detection of cervical hTERC genes by FISH technique.Conclusion:It is possible for the environment-friendly reagent poly hydroxy acrylic acid and Van-clear to replace 4%neutral buffered for-malin and xylene separately or jointly to detect the cervical hTERC genes by adopting FISH technique.