1.Effects of moxibustion on the expression of tryptophan hydroxylase 2 mRNA and the activity of monoamine oxidase in depression model rats
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2012;21(2):126-128
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of moxibustion on the expression of tryptophan hydroxylase 2(TPH2) mRNA in median raphe nuclei and the activity of monoamine oxidase (MAO) in serum and cortex in depression model rats and to explore its mechanism.MethodsFemale SD rats were randomly divided into control group(n=6),model group(n=7) and moxibustion group(n=7).The rat depression model was induced by giving isolation-housing in combination with chronic unexpected mild stress(CUMS) for 21 days.The hemi-quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) was employed to detect the relative expression of TPH2 mRNA,colorimetry was used to test the activity of MAO.ResultsThe expression of TPH2 mRNA in median raphe nuclei in rats of the moxibustion group was higher than that in the model group( relative dentisty value:(0.3759 ± 0.0272)vs(0.2573 ± 0.0581 ),P < 0.05 ).The activity of MAO in serum and cortex was reduced in rats of the moxibustion group( ( 1.919 ± 1.243 ) U/ml,( 1292.048 ± 90.072 ) U/mg protein,respectively) compared with that in the model group ( (4.117 ± 2.727 ) U/ml,( 1441.345 ± 117.050 ) U/mg protein,respectively).ConclusionMoxibustion has the effects of improving depression,increasing the expression of TPH2 mRNA in median raphe nuclei and reducing the activity of MAO in serum and cortex might be one of its mechanisms.
2.THE APPLICATION OF IMPROVED STANDARDIZED EXECUTION IN PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
Modern Hospital 2015;(3):113-114
Objective To study and summarizes the methods ofthe standardized hospital infection manage -ment technology in order to prevent and control hospital infection scientifically .Methods Taking the chance of im-provingthe execution of the standardized hospital infection management issued by the Ministry of Health ,we realized organizational execution by enhancing the responsibility decomposition , mechanism implementation by standardized completion,ideological implementation by education and training ,the implementation of standards by inspection and monitoring and finally form a team by enhanced communication .Results The technicalstandards of hospital infection management was implemented and the quality of hospital infection control was improved progressively .Conclusion It is an effective way to guarantee medical security to improve the execution of the technical standard of hospital infec -tion management .
4.Research Advance in Relationship between Environmental Estrogens and Disorders of Male Sex Differentiation
Journal of Environment and Health 2007;0(10):-
The reproductive toxicity of environmental estrogens(EEs)has become an extensively studied subject in environmental science and reproductive medicine nowadays.Many epidemiology data and experimental evidences indicated that EEs may significantly cause the disorders of male sex differentiation such as microphallus,hypospadia,cryptorchidism and masculinization behavior disorder and so on.The mechanism includes estrogenic activity,anti-androgenic activity as well as other feedback regulation and signal transmission which influence hormones metabolism.
5.Effect of ischemia-reperfusion injury on the retinal functions of rats
Jun XIAO ; Zaoxia LIU ; He ZOU
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2000;0(04):-
Objective To explore the effect of ischemia-reperfusion injury on the retinal functions of rats. Methods Seventy Wistar rats were selected, 20 of which were selected randomly and divided into two groups (control group and single-irrigated group). The rats were anesthetized and their anterior chambers of the right eyes were cannulated with a 7-gauge needle connected to a reservoir containing ringers balanced salt solution, which was maintained at the same level of the eye for 1 hour. After that, ERG was recorded in both eyes of all rats. All the left rats were divided randomly into 10 groups and they were treated as the single-irrigated group. Retinal ischemia was induced by raising the reservoir to a height of 150 mm Hg. One hour later except the single ischemia group, all of the groups resumed perfusion after 3,6,12,and 24 hours and 3,5,7,14,and 21 days separately. ERG was recorded in both eyes of all rats. Results There was no difference in the results of ERG between left and right eyes in either the control group or the single-irrigated group. All the waves of ERG vanished in the single-ischemia group after 1 hour. In the ischemia-reperfusion groups, the waves of ERG partly recovered and the amplitude reduced persistently and progressively. Conclusion Ischemia-reperfusion injury may affect the function of the retina persistently and progressively.
6.Spiral CT diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava tumor thrombus
Xiaofeng ZOU ; Shaoqiang LIU ; Yunzheng XIAO
Chinese Journal of Urology 2001;0(09):-
Objective To investigate the clinical application and value of spiral CT(SCT) in the diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with inferior vena cava (IVC) tumor thrombus. Methods Spiral CT scans were performed for 4 cases clinically confirmed as RCC with IVC tumor thrombus.The imaging findings were checked with post operative pathological findings. Results RCC with IVC tumor thrombus were assessed in all the 4 patients by SCT.The carcinoma stage and the type of the tumor thrombus were also determined.Operative findings have been the same as SCT. Conclusions SCT,a non traumatic and effective method,can make accurate diagnosis of RCC with IVC tumor thrombus,providing much more information for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
7.Investigate the dynamic change of tetramethylpyrazine in processing of Chuangxiongchatiao Granules
Hui GUI ; Jingren XIAO ; Long ZOU ;
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(04):-
Objective:To investigate the dynamic change of tetramethylpyrazine (TMP) in processing of Chuangxiongchatiao Granules. Methods: To explore the influences of the different extraction, concentration and drying method on the transferring rate of TMP by HPLC. Results: Transferring rate of TMP is higher by alcohol than by water. The loss of TMP in concentrating process is lower by rotating distillation than by direct heating concentration and by reduced pressure concentration. The transferring rate of TMP is higher by reduced pressure desiccation than by ordinary pressure. Conclusion: The better extrating way of Chuangxiong is by alcohol in the processing of Chuangxiongchatiao Granules; the concentrating and drying process should be done at the low temperature and by rapid dry process.
8.Study on drug resistance genes forβ-lactams in multidrug-resistant Acine-tobacter baumannii
Ciran XIAO ; Jiuming ZOU ; Zhishan LI
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2015;(10):658-662
Objective To investigate prevalence of resistance genes for β-lactams in clinically isolated multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (MDRAB)in a hospital.Methods 22 clinically isolated MDRAB strains were performed antimicrobial susceptibility testing,resistance genes forβ-lactams (TEM,SHV,CTX-M,PER,DHA, IMP ,VIM ,SIM,OXA-23,OXA-24,and OXA-58)in these strains were detected with polymerase chain reaction. Results The resistant rates of 22 isolates of MDRAB to ceftazidime,cefotaxime,cefepime,gentamycin,amikacin, ciprofloxacin,and compound sulfamethoxazole were all 100.00%;to imipenem,meropenem,and cefoperazone/sul-bactam were 50.00%,40.91 %,and 31 .82% respectively,intermediated rates were 31 .82%,36.36%,and 31 .82% respectively.The carriage rates of OXA-23,TEM,IMP ,and PER were 100.00% (n =22),72.73 %(n=16),54.55% (n = 12),and 18.18% (n =4)respectively.Detection results of SHV,CTX-M,DHA,VIM , SIM,OXA-24,and OXA-58 were all negative.Conclusion Carriage of IMP ,TEM,PER,and OXA-23 resistance genes are the major resistance mechanisms of MDRAB to β-lactamase antimicrobial agents in this hospital.
9.Report of one patient of cerebral infarction associated with methamphetamine and a review of pertinent literature
Meijuan XIAO ; Hai ZOU ; Weiyong YIN
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2014;(6):492-494
A case of methamphetamine-related cerebral infarction was reported and the relevant databases of CBMdisc and Medline were searched.Among 14 cases of ischemic stroke , the ratio of male:female was 9∶5 and the age range 19-45 years.There were anterior circulation lesions ( n=13,92.8%) and 10 of them (71.3%) had cerebral vascular occlusion or stenosis.And the predominant manifestation was hemiplegia (85.7%);among 34 cases of hemorrhagic stroke ,the ratio of male: female was 12∶5 and the age range 16-60 years.And 28 cases (82%) were≤45 years.Cerebral hemorrhage was the most common (85%).The major manifestations were headache ( n =26, 76%) and disturbance of consciousness (n=21,62%).The methamphetamine-related stroke occurs frequently in young males.And ischemic stroke tends to involve anterior circulation and cause hemiplegia.Yet hemorrhagic stroke has extensive attack sites and headache and disturbance of consciousness are quite common.
10.microRNAs and the regulation in immune response
Bin XIAO ; Xuhu MAO ; Quanming ZOU
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(03):-
MicroRNAs (miRNA) are a newly discovered class of endogenous,evolutionarily conserved small noncoding RNAs involved in posttranscriptional gene regulation. Functionally speaking,miRNAs act as key regulators in a wide variety of biological processes,including cell proliferation,cell differentiation,apoptosis,metabolism,developmental timing,signal transduction and tumor. Recent publications have provided compelling evidence that a range of miRNAs are involved in the regulation of immunity,including the innate immunity,proliferation of monocytes and neutrophils,the development and differentiation of B and T cells,infection and immunity,and the release of inflammatory mediators. In this review,we examine what is presently known of the function and mechanism of these miRNAs in the regulation of the innate and acquired immune response.