1.Effect of tea polyphenols on oxidative damage and apoptosis in human bronchial epithelial cells induced by low-dose cigarette smoke condensate
Chunhua QING ; Ping CHEN ; Xudong XIANG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2010;35(2):123-128
Objective To determine the effect of tea polyphenols on oxidative damage and (apoptosis) in human bronchial epithelial cells induced by low-dose cigarette smoke condensate (CSC).Methods We prepared CSC. 3-(4,5-dimethyl thiazoly) 2,5-diphenyl-tetrazoliun bromide (MTT) assay was used to determine the growth of cultured human bronchial epithelial cells (HBE135-E6E7). Fluorescent-chemiluminescent analyzer was used to measure cell reactive oxygen species (ROS) level. DNA ladder method was used to detect HBE135-E6E7 apoptosis. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used to detect Bcl-2 and Bax mRNA expression.Results Concentration of intracellular ROS in the CSC group and CSC + TP group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.01); concentration of intracellular ROS in the CSC + TP group was significantly lower than that in the CSC group (P<0.01). Apparent DNA breakage of the tail belt appeared in the CSC Group,while only a small amount of DNA breakage of the tail belt appeared in the CSC + TP group. Compared with the control group, Bcl-2 mRNA expression was reduced and Bax mRNA expression was increased in the CSC group (all P<0.01). Compared with the CSC group, Bcl-2 mRNA expression was increased and Bax mRNA expression was reduced in the CSC+TP group (all P<0.01). Ratio of Bcl-2 mRNA/ Bax mRNA in the CSC group and CSC+TP group was significantly lower than that in the control group (all P<0.01).Conclusion TP can antagonize CSC-induced airway epithelial cell apoptosis through the effective removal of ROS, promoting Bcl-2 mRNA expression and inhibiting the expression of Bax mRNA.
2.PI3K/AKT and ERK1/2 signaling pathways in the process of cardiomyopathy induced by doxorubicin
Ping XIANG ; Liu TU ; Yuan CHEN
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(11):-
Objective To investigate the role of PI3K/AKT and ERK1/2 signaling pathways in the process of cardiomyopathy induced by doxorubicin(DOX).Methods Twenty SD rats were divided into two groups:DOX group(10 rats that were injected through caudal vein with 2.5 mg/kg DOX,once a week,for 6 weeks)and control group(10 rats).At 5th week after the end of DOX injection,the structural changes and functional damage were examined,and the apoptosis rate of cardiomyocytes and the expression levels of p-AKT and p-ERK1/2 were determined.Results Eleven weeks after the DOX injection,the myocardial pathological changes were mainly myofibrillar loss and cytoplasmic vacuolization.DOX could induce compensated heart function(the value of FS% was 34,P0.05)and Bax to 338%(P
3.The Role of Segmental Analysis of Clonazepam in Hair in Drug Facilitated Cases
Hang CHEN ; Ping XIANG ; Min SHEN
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2017;33(3):252-257
Objective T o infer the frequency of dosage and m edication history investigate of the victim s in drug facilitated cases by the segm ental analysis of clonazepam in hair. Methods Freezing m illing un-der liquid nitrogen environm ent com bined w ith ultrasonic bath w as used as sam ple pretreatm ent in this study, and liquid chrom atography-tandem m ass spectrom etry w as used for the segm ental analysis of the hair sam ples collected from 6 victim s in different cases. T he concentrations of clonazepam and 7-am in-oclonazepam w ere detected in each hair section. Results C lonazepam and its m etabolite 7-am inoclon-azepam w ere detected in parts of hair sections from the 6 victim s. T he occurrence tim e of drug peak concentration w as consistent w ith the intake tim ing provided by victim s. Conclusion Segm ental analysis of hair can provide the inform ation of frequency of dosage and intake tim ing, w hich show s an unique evidential value in drug facilitated crim es.
4.A preliminary study on visual cortex and optic radiation with diabetic retinopathy by 1H-MR spectroscopy
Xiang ZHANG ; Mei HONG ; Ping CHEN ; Baoqing LI ; Jukun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2009;43(1):46-49
Objective To study the metabolic change of proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1 H-MRS)in the visual cortex and optic radiation region of patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR).Methods 1H-MRS was performed in 20 patients with DR and 20 healthy volunteers on GE 1.5 T MR system respectively.Metabolic peaks of N-acetylasparte(NAA),creatine(Cr,in 3.02 and 3.94 ppm),choline-containing compounds(Cho)and myo-inositol(mI)were observed,and the ratios were analyzed by each other.Independent-samples t test was performed between two sets of data.Results In both visual cortex and optic radiation,the ratios of ml/Cr and mI/CrSee in DR group(0.664 ± 0.052 and 1.453±0.068 in visual cortex,0.717±0.074 and 1.484±0.114 in optic radiation)were significant higher than those in normal group(0.602±0.047 and 1.249±0.044 in visual cortex,0.679 ± 0.075 and 1.334±0.089 in optic radiation,P<0.05).In DR group,the ratios of CrSec/Cr,Cho/Cr and NAA/Cr in visual cortex and optic radiation were 0.458±0.043 and 0.488±0.052,0.481±0.057 and 0.807±0.110,1.633±0.105 and 1.709±0.140 respectively.In control group.the ratios of those were 0.484±0.041 and0.502±0.056,0.471±0.065 and 0.786±0.109,1.625±0.098 and 1.716±0.135 respectively.The ratios of CrSec/Cr,Cho/Cr and NAA/Cr had no statistic difference between two groups(P<0.05).Conclusion mI/CrSec is a typical change in the visual cortex and optic radiation region,1H-MRS as a noninvasive examination could provide biochemical and metabolic informations for diabetic patients.
5.The correlation of asymmetrical dimethylarginine level and oxidative stress to the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
Ming CHEN ; Ping JIANG ; Jun Lü ; Zhenghua XIANG ; Binghua JIAO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2010;45(8):1001-5
This study is to investigate the influence and mechanism of action of asymmetrical dimethylarginine (ADMA) and the induced oxidative stress level on Alzheimer's disease (AD) incidence. ADMA concentration, nitric oxide, Abeta(40)/Abeta(42) ratio, inducible NO synthase (iNOS) activity and the concentrations of the induced free radicals including malondialdehyde (MDA), 3-nitrotyrosine (3-NT) and peroxynitrite (ONOO-) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from 34 neurologically normal controls and 37 AD patients were quantitatively determined and statistically compared. The results showed that the ADMA concentration significantly decreased in AD patients, and it showed negative correlation with the NO, iNOS activity, and showed positive correlation with MMSE score. ADMA concentration was negatively correlated with Abeta(40)/Abeta(42) ratio (P<0.01) with the observation that Abeta(40)/Abeta(42) ratio increased while ADMA level decreased in CSF in AD patients. The concentration levels of MDA, 3-NT and ROS significantly increased compared with the control with all the P values less than 0.05. These findings suggested that the ADMA disorder and the oxidative damage effect of the induced free radicals in CSF of AD patients are an important mechanism of AD incidence, and their joint regulation may provide new idea for the prevention and clinical treatment of AD.
6.Effect of propofol anesthesia on expression of β-secretase 1 and content of anyloid beta protein 1-42 in neonatal rat hippocampus
Shiqi XIANG ; Jin GAO ; Qiuju XIONG ; Ping CHEN
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;32(7):836-838
Objective To investigate the effect of propofol anesthesia on the expression of β-secretase 1 (BACE1) and content of anyloid beta protein 1-42 (Aβ1-42) in the neonatal rat hippocampus.Methods Ninety Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 7 days,weighing 12-16 g,were randomly divided into 3 groups ( n =30 each):control group (group C),single dose of propofol anesthesia group (group SP),and repeated doses of propofol anesthesia group (group RP).Group C received intraperitoneal normal saline 7.5 ml/kg once a day for 7 consecutive days.Group SP received normal saline 7.5 ml/kg once a day for 6 consecutive days and propofol 75 mg/kg on 7th day.Group RP received propofol 75 mg/kg once a day for 7 consecutive days.Six rats in each group were chosen at 15 min after the end of injection on 7th day and blood samples were taken from the left ventricle for determination of the blood glucose level and for blood gas analysis.Eight animals in each group were sacrificed on 1st,3rd and 7th day after the end of injection on 7th day to determine the expression of BACE1 (using Western blot) and content of Aβ1-42 in the hippocampus (by ELISA).Results Compared with groups C and SP,the expression of BACE1 was up-regulated and the content of Aβ1-42 was significantly increased at each time point in group RP ( P < 0.01 ).There was no significant difference in the expression of BACE1 and content of Aβ1-42 at each time point between groups C and SP ( P > 0.05).Conclusion Repeated doses of propofol up-regulate the expression of BACE1 and increase the content of Aβ1-42 in neonatal rat hippocampus,which may be one of the mechanisms by which propofol leads to long-term cognitive dysfunction.Single dose of propofol does not have the effect.
7.Effect of of propofol repeated anesthesia on expression of CaMK Ⅱα in hippocampus in neonatal rats
Shujun PENG ; Ping CHEN ; Jin GAO ; Shengfen TU ; Shiqi XIANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2011;31(11):1335-1337
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of propofol repeated anesthesia on the expression of CaMK Ⅱ α in the hippocampus in neonatal rats.MethodsThirty-two SD rats aged 7 days weighing 12-16 g were randomly divided into 2 groups (n =16 each): group C received intraperitoneal 0.9% normal saline 7.5 ml/kg once a day for 7 days and group P received propofol 75 mg/kg once a day for 7 days.Learning and memory function were assessed using Morris warier maze at 28 days old of rats.The animals were sacrificed at 24 h after the tests and brain tissues were removed.The expression of CaMK Ⅱ α and phosphorylated CaMK Ⅱ α (pCaMK Ⅱ α) in hippocampal CAI region were determined by immunochemistry and Western bolt.ResultsCompared with group C,the escape latency was significantly prolonged,space exploration time shortened and expression of CaMK Ⅱ α and pCaMK Ⅱ α down-rugulated in group P than in group C( P < 0.01 ).ConclusionPropofol repeated anesthesia decreases congnitive function through down-regulating the expression and inhibiting the activity of CaMK Ⅱ α in hippocampus in neonatal rats.
8.Combination of chest physiotherapy and intermittent non-invasive mechanical ventilation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with respiratory failure
Yunzhong QU ; Hong PENG ; Ping CHEN ; Xudong XIANG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2009;34(7):655-658
Objective To determine the effect of combination of chest physiotherapy (CPT) and intermittent non-invasive ventilation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with respiratory failure. Methods Ninety COPD patients with intermittent bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) ventilation were randomly divided into 2 groups : control group (n=45) received BiPAP treatment after conventional anti-infection, phlegm treatment and support treatment; CPT group (n=45) received CPT before BiPAP treatment. Clinical symptoms, chest signs, chest X-ray, time of BiPAP therapy, PaO2, and PaCO2 after the treatment were evaluated. Results Compared with with the control group, patients in the CPT group significantly improved in clinical symptoms, chest signs, chest X-ray absorption as well as shorter BiPAP therapy time, PaO2 increase and PaCO2 decrease(P<0.05). Conclusion For COPD patients who need intermittent non-invasive BiPAP ventilation, receiving CPT can effectively improve the therapeutic effect. CPT and intermittent non in-vasive BiPAP ventilation cooperate in the treatment of COPD patients with respirstory failure.
9.Association of interleukin-6 receptor gene polymorphism with obesity
Caifeng YAN ; Hongding XIANG ; Wei CHEN ; Fan PING ; Min YANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2010;26(2):125-126
To examine the relationship between genetic variants in the interleukin-6 receptor gene and obesity. The result showed that the carriers of Asp358 homozygotes had higher risk in developing obesity when compared with Ala358 homozygotes (OR = 1.32,95% CI 1.07-1.68, P = 0. 041). Interleukin-6 receptor gene pulymorphism was significantly associated with obesity.
10.Simultaneous Determination of Five Compounds in Isatidis Radix by HPLC
Ping XIAO ; Jianwei CHEN ; Xiang LI ; Jin LI
Herald of Medicine 2014;(11):1482-1486
Objective To establish a HPLC method for simultaneous determination of uracil,hypoxanthine,guanosine, thymine,and( R,S)-goitrin in Isatidis Radix. Methods The determination was performed on a Hanbon Hedera C18 column (4. 6 mm×250 mm,5 μm). The mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile( A)and water( B)with linear gradient elution at the flow rate of 1.0 mL·min-1. The column temperature was 30 ℃. Detection wavelength was 254 nm. Results The linear range of uracil,hypoxanthine,guanosine,thymine,and(R,S)-goitrin was 1.97-39.40 mg·L-1(r=0.999 9),1.25-50.00 mg·L-1(r=0.999 9),0.25-10.40 mg·L-1(r=0. 999 6),2. 84-56. 70 mg·L-1(r=0. 999 9),and 0. 72-28.80 mg·L-1(r=0.999 8), respectively. The average recovery was 99. 36%(RSD=0. 91%),99. 79%(RSD=1. 12%),100. 90%(RSD=1. 71%),98. 67%(RSD=1. 50%),and 99. 33%(RSD=0. 94%),respectively. Conclusion The method is simple,accurate,reliable,reproducible and sensitive,which can be used as an effective method for quality control of Isatidis Radix.