2.Expression of p57~(kip2) and cyclin D1 in human glioma and its clinical significance
Jianqiang QU ; Tao YANG ; Le ZHOU ; Xi ZHANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2003;0(06):-
Objective To investigate the expression of p57kip2 and cyclin D1 in human brain glioma and its clinical significance.Methods The expression of p57kip2 and cyclin D1 was detected by SP immunohistochemical technique in brain glioma(n=55) and normal brain tissues(n=10).Results Positive rate of p57kip2 protein in the 55 cases of brain glioma was 38.2%(21/55),significantly lower than that in normal brain tissues(80%,P
3.T type calciumchannel activated by brain injury induces neural stem cell proliferation
Xi ZHANG ; Miao LOU ; Le ZHOU ; Chunyan WEI
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2016;37(4):484-488,512
ABSTRACT:Objective To investigate the mechanism and induction of T type calcium channel on neural stem cells after brain injury .Methods Adult mice brain injury model was established and divided into control ,sham operation ,surgery ,and surgery+mebefradil groups .Neural stem cells were separated from the subventricular zone (SVZ) and identified .Moreover ,we analyzed the results using MTT and neural stem cell sphere counting after adding different doses of mibefradil in culture medium ,respectively .Then we calculated the half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of mibefradil on neural stem cells .Finally ,we analyzed the expression of Cav3 .2 in SVZ and the protein expressions of Cav3 .2 ,Cyclin A and caspase‐3 in neural stem cells by Western blot .Results In vivo , neural stem cell proliferation was increased in surgery group compared with that in control and sham‐operation groups .The proliferation of neural stem cells in surgery + mibefradil groups was significantly decreased compared with that in surgery group after mibefradil‐induced inhibition of T type calcium channel protein . In vitro , the formation of neural stem cell sphere was significantly inhibited after adding mibefradil .The cell growth ratio was significantly decreased when the concentration of mibefradil was above 5μmol/L .A values in 5 μmol/L ,10 μmol/L and 20μmol/L groups were significantly lower than those in control group (P<0 .05) .IC50 was 8 .93μmol/L .The protein expressions of Cyclin A and Cav3 .2 were inhibited while that of caspase‐3 was increased after mibefradil treatment .Conclusion Neural stem cell proliferation was enhanced by activating T type calcium channel after brain injury .
4.Comparative evaluation of the antioxidant capacity of crocetin and crocin in vivo
Yang CHEN ; Ting YANG ; Juan HUANG ; Xi TIAN ; Can ZHAO ; Le CAI ; Lijuan FENG ; Hao ZHANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2010;26(2):248-251
Aim To investigate the antioxidant capacity of crocetin and crocin in an in vivo system.Methods Column chromatography was applied to the seperation of crocetin and crocin-1 from gardenia.Crocetin(6.25,12.5 and 25.0 mg·kg~(-1)·d~(-1)) and crocin (18.7,37.5 and 75.0 mg·kg~(-1)·d~(-1)) were orally administered to kunming mice.Then,superoxide dismutase(SOD),glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px),total antioxidant capacity(TAOC)and malondialdehyde(MDA)in mice were determined for the comparison of antioxidant activity of crocetin and crocin-1.Results Oral administration of crocetin and crocin for six weeks could enhance SOD of liver and kidney,GSH-Px of liver and TAOC of heart and kidney.In addition,it could decrease MDA of serum in mice.Conclusions The comparison of results suggests the evidence supporting the comparable antioxidant activity of crocetin and crocin.The results of the research also indicate that liver and kidney are two organs targeted for protection concerning endogenous antioxidant among various tissues.
5.Role of vascular endothelial growth factor in rats with severe acute pancreatitis.
Shun-le LI ; Xi CHEN ; Ming ZHANG ; Tao WU ; Zong-zheng JI ; Xin-wu ZHANG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2011;31(1):187-189
OBJECTIVETo investigate the role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the pathogenesis of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) in rats.
METHODSSixty-four male SD rats were randomly divided into control group and SAP group, and in the latter group, SAP was induced by retrograde injection of 5% sodium taurocholate in the pancreaticobiliary duct. The rats were sacrificed at 1, 3, 6 and 12 h after the operation, and the severity of pancreatitis was assessed according to histological scoring. The serum levels of VEGF were examined with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and the expression of VEGF in the pancreatic tissues was measured by SP immunohistochemistry. Another 30 SD rats were randomized into the control group, SAP group and SAP+recombinant rat VEGF injection group, and the vascular permeability of the pancreatic microcirculation was determined by Evans Blue leakage test.
RESULTSAt each of the time points for measurement, both the serum VEGF level and scores of pancreatic tissue injury were significantly higher in SAP group than in the control group (P<0.05). Compared with the control group, the expressions of VEGF in the pancreatic tissues of SAP group were significantly up-regulated following the operation (P<0.05). The vascular permeability of the pancreatic microcirculation significantly increased after the onset of SAP, and injection of recombinant rat VEGF significantly increased the leakage rate of Evans Blue.
CONCLUSIONVEGF may play an important role in the pathogenesis of pancreatitis and in causing edema and hemorrhage in SAP, and the level of serum VEGF may reflect the severity of pancreatic injury.
Acute Disease ; Animals ; Biomarkers ; Capillary Permeability ; physiology ; Male ; Pancreatitis ; metabolism ; pathology ; Random Allocation ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A ; blood
7.Role of 64-slices spiral CT in acute chest pains
Xi-Ming WANG ; Bao-Ting CHAO ; Le-Bin WU ; Yun-Ting ZHANG ; Hai-Song CHEN ; Zhen-Jia LI ; Cheng LIU ;
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2001;0(08):-
Objective To explore role of 64-slices spiral CT in differetiation of acute chest pains.Methods Thirty six patients with acute chest pains were performed 64-slices spiral CT chest angiography.Two-dimensional and three-dimensional reconstruction was performed in all patients by means of multiplanar reconstruction(MPR)(coronal,sgittal oblique),curved planar reformation(CPR), maximum intensity projection(MIP),and volume rendering(VR).All images were blindly reading by two experienced radiologist.DSA were performed at the same time in 16 cases.Results The coronary artery branches,pulmonary artery and aortic artery in all patients were showed clearly,The acute myocardial infarction were showed in 10 cases,The pulmonary artery embolism in 14 cases,The aortic dissection in 6 cases respectively,The Coronary embolism in One case ,pneumothorax In One case The constrictive pericarditis in 1 case respectively.Normal findings in 4 cases.Conclusion 64-slices spiral CT is a useful and noninvasive examination in acute chest pain.
8.Preparation and identification of polyclonal antiserum against angiotensinogen.
Qing-Jun MENG ; Jian LI ; Wen-Hong ZHANG ; Le-Ning ZHANG ; Li-Fan ZHANG
Acta Physiologica Sinica 2003;55(1):110-113
For studying the expression and distribution of angiotensinogen (AGT), the C-teminus of rat AGT gene was expressed in E.coli. Rabbits were immunized with expressed AGT protein and sera from different rabbits were raised. ELISA showed a high titre (1:25600) of the antiserum. With the antiserum, Western blotting recognized not only the prokaryotic expressed AGT, but also the endogenous AGT protein in liver tissue of both rats and humans. Using this antiserum, immunohistochemistry showed the expression of AGT protein in islet cells of human pancreas as well as in epithelium of human bile duct. These results suggest that the prokaryotic expressed AGT protein is an effective immunogen for the preparation of anti-AGT antiserum. Our present work provides an important tool for study of the pathophysiological role of AGT as well as local renin-angiotensin system.
Angiotensinogen
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genetics
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immunology
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Animals
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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biosynthesis
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Escherichia coli
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genetics
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metabolism
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Humans
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Immune Sera
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biosynthesis
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immunology
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Immunization
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Rabbits
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Rats
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Recombinant Proteins
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biosynthesis
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genetics
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immunology
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Renin-Angiotensin System
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physiology
9.Survey on awareness and willingness of breast cancer screening between Han and Mongolian women in Ordos , Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Niu LIU ; Xi ZHANG ; Le DANG ; Tao HE ; Duoli LIU ; Chunxiang GAO ; Aihou CHANG ; Meiqing LIU ; Hongmei ZHANG ; Xianzhi DUAN ; Youlin QIAO ; Yuanli LIU
Cancer Research and Clinic 2017;29(3):191-196
Objective To investigate and explore the awareness and willingness of breast cancer screening between Han and Mongolian women in Ordos, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and to analyze the influence factors. Methods The patients answered investigation questionnaires face to face, and the content of questionnaire included demographic information, breast cancer awareness and relevant affecting factors on the awareness and willingness. Results 11162 (88.2 %) Han women and 1495 (11.8 %) Mongolian women were enrolled in the survey, with the average age of (45.4 ±7.1) years old and (45.4 ±6.8) years old. The education level (high school and above) of Han women was lower than that of Mongolian women [4456 women (40.0%) vs. 750 women (50.2%), χ2= 57.041, P< 0.001]. The Main way to delivery information on breast cancer screening in Han and Mongolian women was from their family members or friends [5002 women (44.9%) vs. 688 women (46.1%),χ2=40.699, P<0.001]. The proportions of never attending screening in the Han and Mongolian women were 41.7 % (4640 women) and 45.9 % (683 women), respectively (χ2=14.075, P=0.001). The breast self-examination rate of Han women were higher than that of Mongolian [71.1 % (7926 women) vs. 58.5 % (872 women), χ2= 98.466, P< 0.001]. According to logistics regression analysis, the cognitive level of women with high education level and breast disease history was higher (all P<0.001). Conclusions The cognitive level of breast cancer screening in Han women is better than that in the Mongolian, however, the overall level are low. It is necessary to strengthen the propaganda and education, and to encourage women to actively participate in breast cancer screening.
10.DNA vaccine encoding L7/L12-P39 of Brucella abortus induces protective immunity in BALB/c mice.
De-yan LUO ; Peng LI ; Li XING ; Guang-yu ZHAO ; Wei SHI ; Song-le ZHANG ; Xi-liang WANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2006;119(4):331-334
Animals
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Antibodies, Bacterial
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blood
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Bacterial Proteins
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genetics
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immunology
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Brucella Vaccine
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immunology
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Brucella abortus
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immunology
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Female
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Immunization
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Interferon-gamma
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biosynthesis
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Lymphocyte Activation
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Mice
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Mice, Inbred BALB C
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Periplasmic Binding Proteins
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genetics
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immunology
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Ribosomal Proteins
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genetics
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immunology
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Vaccines, DNA
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immunology