1.Role of Wnt signal pathway in osteoblasts:bone-forming or bone-resorbing?
Yanling LIU ; Fangbing LI ; Xi ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(33):5366-5371
BACKGROUND:Wnt signal pathway is involved in the regulation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells differentiating into osteoblasts, promotes osteoblasts proliferation and differentiation, inhibits programmed death of osteoblasts, and indirectly affects the function of osteoclasts.
OBJECTIVE:To summarize the relationship between Wnt/β-catenin signal pathway and bone disease.
METHODS:A computer-based online search was performed to find papers published between January 2000 and January 2014 in CNKI database and Elsevier database. The key words were“Wnt/β-catenin, osteoblasts, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, osteoarthritis, chondrocytes”in Chinese. Documents concerning the effects of Wnt/β-catenin signal pathway on osteoblasts and bone disease were included.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Wnt signaling pathway is consisted of Wnt/β-catenin signal pathway (Wnt typical signal pathway), Wnt/Ca2+signal pathway and Wnt/planar cellpolarity signal pathway. Wnt signaling pathway is one of the most important regulatory systems that plays a key role in modulating the differentiation, proliferation and programmed celldeath of osteoblasts, osteoclasts and chondrocytes. The role of Wnt signal pathway in patients with rheumatoid arthritis is mediated by osteoblasts. The inhibitory factor of Wnt signal pathway in osteoblasts is upregulated, which reduces the ratio of osteoprotegerin/receptor activating factor ligand, promotes the osteoclasts differentiation and immaturation. The researches addressing the components and effect of Wnt signal pathway are important for the special treatment of bone diseases and the prevention of osteoporosis or other bone diseases.
2.Protective Effects of Ginsenosides Rb_1 and Re on Injury of the Neonate Rat Cardiomyocyte Induced by Aconitine Alkaloids
Xi DONG ; Shiping ZHAO ; Yan LIU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(09):-
Objective To investigate the protective effect of ginsenoside Rb1 and Re on injury of the neonate rat cardiomyocyte induced by aconitine alkaloids.Methods The influence of aconitine and ginsenoside Rb1,Re together in neonate rat cardiomyocyte was observed respectively.The influence of these components in neonate rat cardiomyocyte was examined by myocard zymogram.The expression of Ca2+ channel gene Cav1.2 mRNA of neonate rat cardiomyocyte after treatment was observed by RT-PCR.Results The ginsenoside Rb1 and Re were able to decrease the release of AST and LDH,reverse Cav1.2 mRNA abundance induced by aconitine.Conclusion The ginsenoside Rb1 and Re which together with aconitine can alleviate the side effects and boost up the therapeutic effects of aconitine.The action mechanism may be relation with that the ginsenoside Rb1 and Re can decrease injuries of the neonate rat cardiomyocytes and abundant expression of Cav1.2 mRNA induced by aconitine.
3.Factors influencing the quality of life of cancer patients with bone metastasis
Qing LIU ; Shiying YU ; Qingsong XI ; Jing ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2012;34(3):220-224
Objective To investigate factors influencing the quality of life (QOL) of cancer patients with bone metastases. Methods Eighty-two cancer patients with hone metastasis were investigated.A questionnaire designed according to European Organization for Treatment of Cancer quality of life questionnaire ( EORTC QLQ-C30),Monroe Dunaway Anderson symptom inventory-Chinese edition (MADSI-C) and hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) standards was used to collect the information. Results The average total standardized QOL score of these cancer patients was 53.28±19.20.Among the function subscales,social function got the lowest average score (47.54),while among the symptom subscales fatigue got the highest average score (56.65).According to the MDASI-C,the most serious symptom burdens were fatigue,distress and pain; working and walking experienced the most interference.The symptom burdens correlated significantly with the QOL results.Twenty-four of the patients (29.3%) had been diagnosed with anxiety,and 17 (20.7%) were diagnosed with depression.Anxiety and depression continued to be significantly associated with overall QOL and its various dimensions. Conclusions The results show that the burden of fatigue and pain,as well as of anxiety and depression are significantly associated with impaired QOL among cancer patients with bone metastasis.Work (housework) and walking were the most severely affected activities.Psychological rehabilitation should be focused on the comprehensive treatment of patients with bone metastasis along with other appropriate rehabilitation strategies to enhance their overall functioning,relieve their symptoms and improve their QOL.
4.The construction of conceptual model for community-dwelling elderly people's fatigue experience and its use value
Xi ZHANG ; Fumin DAI ; Yurong CHEN ; Li LIU ; Huinan ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(17):11-14
Objective To investigate the fatigue experience of the community-dwelling frail elderly to establish the conceptual model.Methods Grounded theory was adopted.With MAXQDA v10.4.15.1for 3 levels coding,the conceptual model of fatigue experience of community-dwelling frail elderly people was structured through constant comparison and in-depth analysis.Results Multi-response,selfmanagement,safe and belonging,hitting rock bottom,accepting and transferring formed the conceptual model.Conclusions Based on the conceptual model,nurses should pay more attention to concern about the fatigue experience of community-dwelling frail elderly people,and probe different assessment methods to enrich comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA),then improve the community health service level and the quality of elderly people's life.
5.Immunoregulation effect of TIGIT-Fc on macrophages
Xia ZHAO ; Xi CHEN ; Zhelong LIU ; Hui CHENG ; Wentao HE
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2015;(2):210-214
Objective:To prepare the production of TIGIT-Fc fusion protein using H22 cells stably integrated the gene by lentivirus vector , and to explore the immunoregulatory effect on macrophages by TIGIT-Fc.Methods: TIGIT-Fc fusion gene were constructed by molecular cloning.The fusion gene was then subcloned to plasmids contained the secretion signaling peptide .The secrected TIGIT-Fc fusion gene was inserted into the lentivirus backbone vector.The purified lentivirus vector was the used to infect the murine H22 cell line.TIGIT-Fc protein was purified by protein A column from the ascites of H 22-injected C57BL/6 mice.Macrophages stimulated by lipopolysaccharide ( LPS ) was challenged to TIGIT-Fc treatment or control.Cytokine levels was then detected by ELISA.Results: TIGIT-Fc protein was purified from the ascites of H 22-injected mice.PVR was upregulated in LPS-treated macrophages.IL-10 level was upregulated in TIGIT-Fc treated macrophages.Conclusion: TIGIT-Fc promotes the mature macrophages to secrete anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10.
6.Comparison of surgical efficacies of transurethal enucleation of prostate with transurethal resection of prostate
Zhen HUANG ; Mengjie ZHAO ; Shaoming LIU ; Jinbo XI
Clinical Medicine of China 2013;29(9):984-986
Objective To compare the surgical effects of transurethal enucleation of prostate (TUEP)with transurethal resection of prostate (TURP) by a retrospective analysis of clinical data.Methods The patients in this study were divided into the groups of TUEP (enrolled in 2010 and 2011,n =77) and TURP (enrolled in 2009,n =27) with prostate larger than 60 g and smaller than 60 g respectively.Comparisons were made between the two groups in operation time,blood loss volume and weight of resected prostate.Results In the group of patients with prostate larger than 60 g,there was no significant difference in prostate weight ((88.5 ± 9.2) g vs.(107.0 ± 15.30) g,P =0.255),operation time ((91.5 ± 8.8) min vs.(118.3 ± 20.2)min,P =0.083),and weight of resected prostate ((48.0 ± 4.6) g vs.(58.4 ± 5.4) g,P =0.32) between the TUEP (53 patients) and the TURP (12 patients) groups.There was significant difference in blood loss ((110.0 ± 16.4) ml vs.(193.3 ± 22.3) ml,P =0.011) between the two groups.In the group of patients with prostate smaller than 60 g,there was no significant difference in prostate weight ((43.1 ± 3.2) g vs.(36.8 ± 3.4) g,P =0.072),operation time ((62.7 ±6.8) min vs.(69.3 ±6.2) min,P =0.431),blood loss ((56 ± 5) ml vs.(110±20) ml,P=0.082),and weight of resected prostate ((26.3 ±2.4) g vs.(23.6 ±2.1) g,P =0.291) between the TUEP (24 patients) and the TURP (15 patients) groups.Conclusion Compared with TURP,TUEP has the advantages of less blood loss in the treatment of patients with prostate larger than 60 g.With the improvement of surgeon' s experience and development of operation techniques,TURP will be replaced by TUEP.In the treatment of patients with prostate smaller than 60 g,the operation modality can be chosen by the surgeon based on his experience and proficiency.
7.Study on quality standard for Xiangshapingwei Pills
Lei ZHAO ; Xi YANG ; Benliang LIU ; Shengzhong LI ;
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(11):-
Objective: To establish the quality control standard of Xiangshapingwei Pills (Rhizoma Atracylodis Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis Radix Aucklandiae etc.)Methods: Rhizoma Atractylodis , Radix Auklandiae, Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae in Xingshapingwei Pills were identified by TLC. The content of hesperidin in Xiangshapingwei Pills was determined by RP HPLC with C 18 reversed phase column, mobile phase (methanol∶water∶acetic acid=30∶65∶5),detection wavelength at 283nm and flow rate 1.0mL?min -1 .Results: Hesperidin showed a good linear relationship at a rang of 0.8~4.0?g. r = 0.9993 . The average recovery was 96.7%, and RSD was 2.42%.Conclusion: The method is accurate and quick, and can be used for the quality control of Xiangshapingwei Pills.
8.Impact of overweight and obesity on flow mediated dilation in adult
Jing ZHAO ; Xi CHU ; Jing DONG ; Youqin LIU ; Jian DONG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2017;24(11):1658-1661
Objective To explore the impact of overweight and obesity on flow mediated dilation (FMD) in adult people.Methods Intact clinical data of 183 healthy people, aged 30~65 in our hosipital were analyzed.According to BMI, all people were divided into obesity group (48 cases), overweight group(75 cases) and normal group (60 cases).FMD was detected by E tracing of ultrasonic.Weight, WC, BFP, baPWV, BP,FPG,CHO,HDL-C,LDL-C,TG and UC were observed at the same time.FMD of three groups were compared and the risk factors of FMD were analyzed.Results The level of FMD in the obesity group and overweight group was significantly higher than that in the normal group[(5.63±2.76)%,(6.45±2.54)% vs.(8.31±3.04)%](F=13.77,P<0.001);there was no statistically significant difference between the obesity group and overweight group (t=1.68,P>0.05).Age(β=0.078,95%CI: 1.004,1.164),BMI(β=0.465,95%CI 1.148,2.208),LDL-C(β=2.294,95%CI: 9.918,1.612) and UC(β=0.007,95%CI 0.986,1.000) were independent risk factors of decreased FMD(P<0.05).Conclusion Age, BMI, LDL-C and UC are independent risk factors of decreased FMD.
9.Effect of Xiaoying Decoction on Changes of Regulatory T Cells and Th17 Cells in Experimental Autoimmune Thyroiditis Rats
Xi GUAN ; Liang ZHAO ; Li LIU ; Desheng XU
Herald of Medicine 2017;36(2):136-140
Objective To explore the mechanism of Xiaoying decoction on experimental autoimmune thyroiditis (EAT) rats in view of regulatory T cells and Th17 cells.Methods SD rats were divided into five groups,normal control group,model control group,tripterygium glycoside group,Xiaoying decoction low and high dose groups.Except for normal control group,the other groups were established the model of EAT.Rats in the Xiaoying decoction low,and high dose groups were given Xiaoying decoction of 17.24 and 68.95 g·kg-1;rats in the tripterygium glycoside group were given tripterygium glycoside 6.25 mg·kg-1.The serum free triiodothyronine(FT3),free thyrocyte(FT4) and thyroglobulin antibody were detected by RIA method.Thyrocyte morphology was observed under optical microscope.The expression levels of Foxp3 mRNA and IL-17 mRNA were detected by real-time PCR.The changes of Treg cells and Th17 cells were analyzed by flow cytometry.Results Compared with the normal control group,FT3,FT4 and TgAb were increased in the model control group (P <0.01,P <0.01,P <0.05).Compared with the model control group,FT3,FT4 and TgAb were decreased in tripterygium glycoside group and Xiaoying decoction high dose group (P < 0.05).The infiltration score in the normal control group,model control group,tripterygium glycoside group,Xiaoying decoction low and high dose groups were 0,4,4,3.5,2.Compared with model control group,the infiltration was improved (P <0.01).Foxp3 mRNA expression was decreased while IL-17 mRNA increased in the model control group as compared with the normal control group(P < 0.01).In contrast,the expression of Foxp3 mRNA was increased and IL-17 mRNA expression was decreased in Xiaoying decoction low and high dose groups,tripterygium glycoside group as compared with the model control group (P <0.05).Compared with the normal control group,rats in the model control group had fewer Treg cells and more Th17 cells (P <0.01).Compared with the model control group,the percentage of Treg cells was elevated and Th17 cells was reduced in tripterygium glycoside group and Xiaoying decoction high dose groups (P < 0.01).Conclusion The therapeutic mechanism of Xiaoying decoction on EAT rats may be related to changing the percentage of regulatory T cells and Th17 cells with up-regulating the expression of Foxp3 mRNA and down-regulating the expression of IL17mRNA.
10.Study on the construction of training evaluation system of critical care nurses in Chongqing
Jie MI ; Xi GAO ; Ying LIU ; Qinghua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2016;15(7):695-698
Objective To Establish an evaluation index system of critical care nurses training in Chongqing. Methods A panel of experts was formed with 20 experts from related fields. By the use of Del-phi method, we designed a questionnaire survey and took two rounds of expert consultation and revision, screening the intensive care nurse training evaluation index. SPSS 17.0 statistical software was used to assess the experts involved in the study and to determine the weight of indicators at all levels. Results In the course of the investigation, the experts participating in the initiative was very high, and the authority coeffi-cient (Cr) was 0.896. The training evaluation system of critical care nurses in Chongqing was initially iden-tified, including 3 first-level indicators, 7 second-level indicators 7, 21 third-level indicators. Conclusion The preliminary construction of critical care nurse training evaluation system in Chongqing can promote the ICU specialist nurse training effect and guarantee the training quality, and at the same time it provides some reference for the training and evaluation of the health administrative department.