1.Effects of anti-tumor drugs on myeloid-derived suppressor cells
Journal of International Oncology 2013;40(9):655-658
Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) play an important immunosuppressive role during the tumor development process.And the progression of many tumors are always accompanied with abnormal accumulation of MDSCs.Moreover,both the accumulation and functions of MDSCs could be affected by complicated factors.Therefore,how to effectively reduce the immunosuppressive effects of MDSCs in oncotherapy has become the focus of scholars.Recent studies show that anti-tumor drugs can affect many biological behaviors of MDSCs.
2.Regulatory effect of TNF-? on the expression of PAI-2 in epidermal keratinocytes
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2002;0(12):-
Objective To investigate the regulatory effect of TNF ? on the expression of plasminogen activator inhibitor 2(PAI 2) and its biological significance. Methods Using immunocytochemistry(ICC), terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated end labeling (TUNEL) and ICC/TUNEL double label methods, the expression of PAI 2 in and the apoptosis of the cultured epidermal keratinocytes treated by TNF ? were detected. Results After the mouse epidermal keratinocytes were incubated with TNF ?, compared with the unshed cells, the expression of PAI 2 in shed cells and the cellular apoptosis increased obviously. The increased PAI 2 expression also appeared in the apoptotic cells, especially in larger and multi angled apoptotic cells. Conclusion In highly differentiated epidermal keratinocytes, TNF ? can enhance the expression of PAI 2 as well as apoptosis. Furthermore, according to the relation with the keratinocytes apoptosis, there are two types of PAI 2 induced by TNF ?, one of which is related to apoptosis, but the other is not.
3.One-stage combined anterior and posterior approach for severe thoracolumbar and lumbar spine fracture
Zhenwu ZHANG ; Xiaohua RAO ; Jiqing TIAN
Chinese Journal of Spine and Spinal Cord 2010;20(3):228-234
Objective:To investigate the surgical outcome of one-stage combined anterior and posterior ap-proach for severe thoracolumbar and lumbar spine fracture.Method:A total of 62 cases suffered from severe thoracolumbar and lumbar spine fracture undergoing surgery from Jan 2003 to Jan 2008 were reviewed retro-spectively.Of these,there were T11 involved in 2 cases,T12 in 13 cases,L1 in 28 cases,L2 in 10 cases,L3 in 6 cases and L4 in 3 cases.There were 58 fresh fractures and 4 old fractures.Based on Dennis classifica-tion,12 were compression fracture,33 were burst fracture and 17 fracture dislocation.All cases had spine load score≥7 and TLICS score≥5.Of 19 cases with neurological deficit according to Frankel grade,there were 7 A,5 B and 7 C.Combined anterior and posterior approach was performed in all cases,anterior bony graft plus posterior pedicle instrumentation were performed either,of these,52 cases had additional anterior decompres-sion.Result:All operations were performed successfully,with the mean surgical time of 170min (range, 150-210min) ,the average blood loss was 819ml(range,400-2900ml).No iatrogenic neuroinjury,skin infection, dural matter tearing and graft displacement were noted.The preoperative Cobb's angle was 8°-40°(mean, 23.9°), while the postoperative counterpart returning to normal with 5 cases having 2°-10° kyphosis.The preoperative compression rate was 20%-95%(mean,54.5%),while the postoperative counterpart returning to normal in 47 cases,with 15 cases having 2%-30%.The preoperative canal stenosis rate was 5%-90%(mean,51.1%) while the postoperative counterpart was 0-30%(mean,4.7%),which showed significant difference with regarding to these 3 parameters (P<0.05).All cases were followed up for an average of 31 months (range,12-72 months). Bony fusion was evidenced in cases undergoing anterior bony graft.At 10-12 months, the Cobb's angle was 0°-15°(mean,0.62°) ,the vertebral compression rate was 0-30%(mean,4.6%),no significant difference were noted between them and their postoperative counterparts(P>0.05).At final foUow-up,15 of 19 cases with neu-rological deficit had neurofunction improved,while 4 remained unchanged.According to our hospital criteria,of 43 cases with no neurological deficit,there were 30 excellent,9 good,3 fair and 1 bad with the total excel-lent to good rate of 90.6%.Cage subsidence and pedicle screw breaking was noted in 1 case,who developed severe kyphosis presenting with irreducible back pain.Conclusion:One-stage combined anterior and posterior approach for severe thoracolumbar and lumbar spine fracture can ensure three column stability as well as complete decompression,which has good early outcome.
4.Trends in morphology laboratory teaching in basic medical school
Cuiping LV ; Yanxia TIAN ; Xiaohua JIANG ; Junling GAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2012;11(8):825-828
This paper summarized and analyzed the reforming trends in ideas,methods and contents of morphology laboratory education in basic medical school.In order to fulfill the education goals of imparting knowledge and fostering capability and quality education,we should combine the traditional and virtual methods effectively,transform the secondary status ( verifying lecture) of morphology laboratory teaching to independent subject,try to integrate the subjects of morphology,use bilingual education and cultivate scientific research ability.
5.Effect of GasderminA3 gene mutation on ?-catenin expression in mouse hair follicle in vivo
Mingxing LEI ; Tian YANG ; Xiaohua LIAN ; Li YANG
Journal of Third Military Medical University 1988;0(05):-
Objective To study the expression changes of?-catenin in the hair follicle before and after GasderminA3 gene mutation.Methods Using SP immunohistochemical staining,RT-PCR,Western blotting to detect the expression of?-catenin in the hair follicle in GSDMa3 mutant and C57BL/6(B6) mice on postnatal 11(anagen) ,16(early catagen) ,18(late catagen) and 24 d(telogen) respectively.Results The expression of?-catenin is gradually weakened from 11 d to 24 d in GSDMa3 mutation mice and B6 mice,but stronger expression was found in GSDMa3 mutation mice than in the B6 mice at different time points.In anagen,?-catenin was expressed in the inner and outer root sheath and hair matrix cells,with stronger expression in GSDMa3 mutant mice than in B6 mice.In catagen,?-catenin was mainly expressed in the outer root sheath and hair matrix cells,with more stronger expression in GSDMa3 mutant mice than in B6 mice.In telogen,?-catenin was expressed in the outer root sheath cells in the mutant mice while little in the hair follicle in B6 mice.Conclusion GSDMa3 gene affects the hair follicle growth and development,probably through regulating the expression of?-catenin.
6.Reformation conceiving of teaching model of histology:first experimental classes and then theoretical classes
Cuiping LV ; Xiaohua JIANG ; Yanxia TIAN ; Junling GAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2011;10(4):411-413
This article analyzes and discusses histology's teaching mode and condition,to put forward a conceiving of altering classical modal to first experimental classes and then theoretical classes.The feasibility and expecting effect of new teaching model are concluded
7.Elderly patients with refluxesophagitis 104 cases of clinical analysis
Hong TIAN ; Jun WANG ; Xiaohua XIE ; Rong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2008;15(z2):13-14
Objective Explore reflux esophagitis age,symptoms,and the relationship between the degree of esophageal damage.Methods Summing up 198 cases of young and middle-aged patients and 104 cases of elderly pa-tients with the symptom score and Endoscopic mucosal injurs classification.Results Under the old group gastroscopy serious esophagitis more than the young group,old age group was 49.97%,25.25%for the young group,but the clini-cal symptoms of heart burn not obvious.Conclusion Reflux esophagitis damaged esophagus increased with age in-crease,but clinical heartburn symptoms do not necessarily obvious,it should attach importance to the brink throat dis-comfort,and other symptoms.
8.Protective effect of Mailuoning on ischemia/reperfusion injury in extremities of rabbits
Daijun WANG ; Jinping WANG ; Xuehong JU ; Xiaohua JU ; Hua TIAN ;
Chinese Journal of Trauma 1990;0(04):-
Objective To study the protective effect of Mailuoning on ischemia/reperfusion injury in extremities. Methods The experimental models of ischemia/reperfusion injury in extremities were produced in 20 healthy adult rabbits, which were randomly divided into control group and Mailuoning group (10 rabbits each). Normal saline and Mailuoning injection were infused intravenously into ear margin of rabbits in the control group and Mailuoning group respectively just before blood reperfusion. At preischemia, two hours post ischemia, one hour post reperfusion and four hours post reperfusion, blood sample was collected from the femoral veins respectively for measurements of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), lactic dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase (CK), malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Meanwhile, the tibialis anterior muscles were harvested for examination of the microstructure and the ultrastructure by using optical microscope and electron microscope. Results The contents of AST, LDH, CK, MDA increased significantly ( P
9.Effects of Extractive from Gastrodiae Rhizoma on Learning-Memory Function in Mice
Chunni HAN ; Fangyan HE ; Ye TIAN ; Xiaohua DUAN
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;(9):50-52
Objective To evaluate the effects of extractive from Gastrodiae Rhizoma on acquisition, consolidation and retrieval of learning-memory function in mice;To provide some reference for clinical research and development of new drugs.Methods Male Kunming mice were randomly divided into control group, model group, positive control group and Gastrodia extractive group. Positive control group and Gastrodia extractive group were given gavage by using relevant medicine 0.2 mL/10 g, and the control group and model group were given gavage with the same amount of distilled water for 16 days. After receiving gavage for continuous 11 days, memory acquisition barrier model was induced by scopolamine;memory consolidation barrier model was induced by chloromycetin;memory retrieval barrier model was induced by EtOH. The learning-memory function was reviewed by escape latency and spatial search distance. The quadrant and distance search time percentage was detected through directional navigation test and spatial probe test in Morris water maze.Results Extractive from Gastrodia Rhizoma shortened the time for acquisition, consolidation and retrieval of learning memory about escape latency and spatial search distance (P<0.05,P<0.01), and the quadrant and distance search time percentage were prolonged (P<0.01).Conclusion Extractive from Gastrodia Rhizoa can effectively improve the acquisition, consolidation and retrieval of learning-memory function in mice.
10.Distribution, isolation and culture of epidermal stem cells of rats in vitro
Wei CHEN ; Tian YANG ; Xiaohua LIAN ; Ke YANG ; Enyi HUANG
Journal of Third Military Medical University 1988;0(05):-
Objective To investigate the distribution, isolation and culture of the epidermal stem cells from rats. Methods Immnohistochemical methods were used to confirm the location of the epidermal stem cells. The skin of neonatal rats were dissociated into single cells by dispaseⅡ and trypsin solution,the rapidly adherent cells to collgenⅣ were cultured with KSFM,and those no rapidly adherent cells were regarded as control. Immunohistology and flow cytometry were conducted to identify the epidermal stem cells. Results ? 6-integrin and K15 were expressed in the basal layer cells and hair follicle bulge cells, while the CD71 was negative negatively expressed. CD34 were expressed in the hair follicle bulge cells while not in the basal layer cells. The epidermal stem cells isolated by collgenⅣ had higher colony forming efficiency. Immunocytochemical staining showed that ? 6-integrin and K15 were strongly expressed in the cultured epidermal stem cells. Flow cytometry indicated that 84% cultured epidermal stem cells were expressed ? 6-integrin. Conclusion The epidermal stem cells of rats are located at the basal layer of epidermis and the hair follicle bulge.