1.Effect of behavioral therapy combined with pramipexole on the degree of depression and non-motor symptoms in early-onset Parkinson’s disease and depression
Xiaoliang HUI ; Yumiao ZHOU ; Ying MAO
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2016;36(4):105-107,110
Objective To discuss the clinical effect of behavioral therapy combined with pramipexole in patients’ degree of depression and non-motor symptoms in early-onset Parkinson’s disease and depression.Methods A total of 74 cases of patients with early-onset Parkinson’s disease and depression were equally divided into observation group and control group, 37 cases in each groups.Patients in control group were given pramipexole, while patients in observation group were given pramipexole and behavioral therapy.The hamilton depression ( HAMD) scale, Zung self-rating depression scale and unified Parkinson’s disease rating scale ( UPDRS ) were used to evaluate and measure the change of degree of depression and non-motor symptoms.Results Before treatment, the HAMD score, Zung score, UPDRS II score and UPDRS III score between two groups had no statistical difference; after treatment, the HAMD score, Zung score, UPDRS II score and UPDRS III score in two groups were significantly decreased (P<0.05). The HAMD score, and Zung score between two groups had no statistical difference at the end of 4th weekends, and compared with control group, those scores in observation group were much better at the end of 8th and 12th weekend (P<0.05).The UPDRS II and UPDRS III between two group had no statistical difference at the end of 4-8th week, while those scores in observation group were better than those in control group at the end of 12th week(P<0.05).Conclusion Behavioral therapy combined with pramipexole has a great effect on the improvement of patients’ degree of depression and non-motor symptoms, which has a positive promotion on patients’ life quality.
2.Active vitamin D prevents podocyte injury via regulation of macrophage M1 and M2 phenotype in diabetic nephropathy rats
Yinfeng GUO ; Zhixia SONG ; Min ZHOU ; Xiaoliang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2014;30(6):429-436
Objective To investigate the effect of active vitamin D (VD) on macrophage M1 and M2 phenotype and its role in protecting podocyte impairment in diabetic nephropathy (DN).Methods Diabetes mellitus rats were established by intraperitoneal injection with streptozocin.Rats were randomly divided into four groups:normal-1 (NC-1,n=8),normal-2 (NC-2,n=8,normal rats treated with calcitriol 0.1 μg· kg-1 · d-1 by gavages),DN (n=24) and VD (n=24,DN+calcitriol 0.1 μg· kg-1 · d-1 by gavages).Blood glucose and body weight were assessed,and 24-hour urine was collected regularly.Blood and urine samples were taken for biochemical study,and kidney tissues were used for PAS staining to assess histological changes.Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect number of CD68 + macrophage.Western blotting was used to detect protein expressions of nephrin,podocin,CD68,M1 specific marker of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS),TNF-α and M2 specific marker of CD163,arginase 1 (Arg-1),mannose receptor (MR).Results (1) In DN group,levels of BUN,Scr,urinary protein and glomerular mesangial matrix proliferation were significantly higher (P < 0.05),and the expressions of nephrin,podocin were significantly decreased compared with NC groups (P < 0.05).These above changes were significantly improved in VD group (P < 0.05).(2)Number of CD68 + macrophage infiltration in DN group was increased in a time dependent manner compared with NC groups,which was significantly reduced in VD group (P < 0.05).(3)To further definite M1 and M2 macrophage activation phenotype,the protein expressions of iNOS and TNF-α was increased in DN group at 8th,14th,18th weeks compared with NC groups (P < 0.05),which were significantly decreased in VD group (P < 0.05).Although,there were no significant difference of protein expressions of CD163,Arg-1 and MR between VD and DN group at both 8th and 14th week (P > 0.05),the protein expressions of CD163,Arg-1 and MR were higher in VD group at 18th week than that in DN group (P < 0.05),and the ratio of CD163/CD68 was also enhanced in VD group (P <0.05).(4)Moreover,the protein expression of iNOS was negatively correlated with expression of either nephrin or podocin (r =-0.707,P < 0.01; r =-0.712,P < 0.01),whereas the protein expression of CD163 was positively correlated with expression of either nephrin or podocin (r =0.627,P< 0.01; r=0.613,P < 0.01).Conclusion Vitamin D can regulate macrophage phenotype,via inhibiting M 1 macrophage activation and enhancing M2 macrophage activation to protect podocyte impairment.
3.The clinical effects analysis of endoscopic ultrasound-guided transmural drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts
Xiaoping ZOU ; Guifang XU ; Ying Lü ; Wen LI ; Xiaoliang ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2011;31(10):649-652
Objective To assess the safety and the efficacy of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided transmural drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts (PPC).Methods A total of 17 patients with PPC who underwent EUS to detect the optimal site and depth of puncture.The needle was punctured into the PPC cavity through endoscopic biopsy hole,cyst fluid was drained with a syringe.The guide wire was inserted along the pinhole under X-ray,and then the needle-knife was sent along the guide wire to cut the gastric wall and pseudocysts wall,followed by balloon dilation.The way of drainage was selected according to the cyst fluid properties.The technical success rate,treatment success rate,complication occurring rate and the skills were evaluated.Results Four patients were with nasalcystic catheter drainage,9 patients with double pigtail stents internal drainage,and 4 patients with nasal-cystic catheter and double pigtail stents combination drainage.The treatment success rates were 3/4,7/9,and 4/4 respectively.Only 1 patient subsequently developed bleeding from puncture site after stent successively placed,and was turned to surgery because of ineffective endoscopic treatment.Infection occurred in 4 patients during drainage,two of those were switched to surgical resection due to poor medical treatment response,and the other 2 were cured with intravenous infusion of antibiotics sensitive to cyst fluid bacteria and metronidazole rinse PPC.The median follow-up duration was 28.5months,and there was none of recurrence.Conclusions EUS-guided transmural drainage of PPC is safe.Stent placement and nasal-cystic catheter play an important role in PPC treatment.
4.A screening study for a novel tumor suppressor gene CSRP1 in Chinese origin patients with sporadic colorectal cancer
Chongzhi ZHOU ; Yang HAN ; Xiaoliang WANG ; Guoqiang QIU ; Zhihai PENG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2013;(2):108-111
Objective In previous study,we carried out refined mapping of loss of heterzygosity (LOH) on 1q31.1-32.1 and found that a minimal region of frequent deletion was located at DIS413-D1S2622,which indicated that the region could harbor a tumor suppressor gene associated with colorectal carcinoma.This study was to screen for the potential tumor suppressor gene (TSG) on D1S413-D1S2622 in Chinese origin patients with sporadic colorectal cancer.Methods 25 genes located in the D1S413-D1S2622 region were chosen and a microarray-based high throughput screening conducted in 19 sporadic colorectal cancers to identify candidate tumor suppressor genes.The relationship between expression levels of candidate genes and the clinicopathological data was analyzed.Real-time PCR was performed to validate the microarray results.Results According to the microarray-based high throughput screening,we found 4 significantly down-expressed genes,including CSRP1,LMOD1,PPP1R12B and CFHL3.There was no significant association between of CFHL3,CSRP1,LMOD1,PPP1R12B expression and the clinicopathological data.CSRP1 could be a colorectal cancer related tumor suppressor gene.CSRP1 was down-regulated in colorectal cancer.Conclusions CSRP1 might be involved in the progression of colorectal cancer.
5.Relationship between the +104T>C polymorphism of GDF5 core promoter and spinal fusion
Tao LIU ; Xiaoliang CHEN ; Dechun WANG ; Chuanli ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2010;30(8):773-777
Objective To investigate the relationship between a functional single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNP) in the core promoter region of GDF5 gene(+104T>c ;rs143383) and spinal fusion in Qingdao Han people. Methods This study included 201 patients who needed to be treated with spinal fusion and 200 healthy controls. They were all out of tuberculosis, tumor, infection, and long time of related medicine using. Their operation regions were similar, containing L4.5, C4.5, C5.6, and C6.7. The SNP was defined in all people, using PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) and gene sequencing. The patients were followed-up 3,6, 12 months after operation. The conditions of bone graft fusion were carried out into different grades according to imaging. According to the common used fusion criterion, to analyze the relationship between this SNP and spinal fusion. Results The results obtained from PCR-RFLP were confirmed by gene sequencing. The patients and the healthy control all showed the SNP in this site. There were no relationship between the spinal fusion patients and the healthy control in the SNP (x2=0.304, P=0.859). But it showed correlation (x2=4.752, P=0.023) with fusing or not in the spine and the speed of fusion (x2=9.864, P=0.007)in Qingdao Han people. In the fusion group, the site rs143383 showed more C allele than the non-fusion group. T allele may affect the transcription of GDF5, thus reduce the expression of GDF5. Patients with the genotype TC+CC showed larger proportion stable fusion and faster speed than the patients with TT. Conclusion SNP in the core promoter region of GDF5 (+104T>C) is associated with spinal fusion in Qingdao Han people. The allele C may be an important factor to promote spinal fusion. Detect the TT genotype early and intervene, the spinal fusion effect may be improved. Or, the genotype may be changed by gene technology,making the efficient fusion.
6.Radiosensitization of nitroindazole derivatives on HeLa cells
Hao WANG ; Peiji SHI ; Xiaoliang ZHOU ; Yan WANG ; Weisheng TANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2010;30(1):20-21
Objective To investigate the cytotoxicity and radiosensitization of 5-nitroindazole-3-formyliminodiacetic acid on HeLa cells.Methods HeLa cells in exponential growth phase were incubated in culture media with different doses and the survival rate was determined by MTT assay.The survival rate of cells receiving radiation combined with different doses of medicine was compared with that of the control.Results The cytotoxicity of S-nitroindazole-3-formyliminodiacetic acid on HeLa cells was very low.The drug had hypoxia radiosensitizing effect on HeLa cells.At doses of 0,6,12,24,48 and 96 μg/ml under hypoxia ,the survival rate were 0.91 ,0.87,0.84,0.81 ,0.76 and 0.60,respectively.At the dosage of 48 and 96 μg/ml,the survival rate were 0.85 and 0.73 under oxygenous).Conclusions 5-Nitroindazole-3-formyliminodiacetic acid has low cytotoxicity and rediosensitizing effect on HeLa cells.
7.Correlation between type Ⅰ collagen gene polymorphism and spinal fusion rate following autologous bone transplantation
Mingtao HU ; Xiaoliang CHEN ; Chuanli ZHOU ; Dechun WANG ; Tao LIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(9):1607-1611
BACKGROUND:Basic research demonstrated that type Ⅰ collagen exhibited prominent effect on osteogenesis,bone mass and bone fracture,which also participated in the bone fusion.However,few reports concerning the polymorphism of type Ⅰ collagen gene and spinal fusion.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the polymorphism of type Ⅰ collagen and to explore its relationship with the spinal fusion rate following metal implant or autogenous bone transplantation.METHODS:A total of 200 volunteers who need to receive spinal fusion in the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Medical College were selected,including 102 cases received anterior cervical subcorpectomy combined with lilac bone implantation fusion following decompression,and 98 cases received posterior laminectomy for decompression combined with intertransverse process fusion.Meantime,223 normal adults were served as the control group.The peripheral blood was drawn-off and genomic DNA was extracted from white blood cells.The specific fragment which includes the objective gene was amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR),with length of 293 bp.The genotypes of Pcol2 site in type Ⅰ collagen were detected by PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method.The PCR product was digested with restriction endonuclease Eco311 and the result was observed by agarose gel electrophoresis.The G gene represented for the presence of the restriction endonuclease site,while the T gene for the absence of the restriction endonuclease site.The fusion rate of the bone graft was evaluated by x-ray film prior to and at months 3,6 and 12 after operation,and the results were compared by stages including quick (<3 months),middle (3-6 months) and slow (6-12 months).RESULT AND CONCLUSION:There were the-1997G/T polymorphisms of the type Ⅰ collagen gene in 423 cases,including 166cases with GG,232 cases with GT,and 25 cases with TT,in addition,there was some correlation between the GG genotype and the lilac bone implantation fusion (P =0.004).The GG genotype accounted for 50% in the fast group,which was obviously greater than that of the middle and slow groups (33.3% and 16.7%,respectively).However,the-1997G/T polymorphisms had no correlation with the bone graft fusions inter transverse process of lumbar vertebra (P=0.831).The GG genotype in the-1997G/T polymophsim of the type Ⅰ collagen gene may be the essential factor which can promote the C-spine auto-ilium graft fusion.
8.Comparison of dexamethasone and granisetron for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Xiangmei BU ; Xiaoliang QI ; Zhou WANG ; Wenbin YU
Chinese Journal of Current Advances in General Surgery 1999;0(04):-
Objective:To compare dexamethasone and granisetron for the prevention of PONV(Postoperative nausea and vomiting) after LC(Laparoscopic cholecystemy).Methods:A total of 80 patients were randomly divided into four groups(n= 20 each).A:dexamethasone 8 mg group;B:granisetron 3 mg,C:combined application group,D were the control group.All patients were given the similiar standardized anesthesia and operative treatment.PONV were assessed during the first 24 h after operations.Results:Group A,B and C got higher scores of PONV than the control group(P
9.Dexamethasone improves expression of basic fibroblast growth factor in neurons of spinal cord following sciatic nerve injury in rats
Yan ZHOU ; Xiangmin YU ; Ling LI ; Xiaoliang PAN
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(07):-
Objective: The regeneration and repair of peripheral nerves are focuses of neurological studies.The(bFGF) may play an important role in the development of the neural system.Dexamethasone is usually employed in the management of neural injuries.The aim of this study is to establish a rat model,and investigate the effect of Dexamethasone on the expression of bFGF in the neurons of the spinal cord following sciatic nerve injury.Methods: Fifty-six male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: a nerve injury group,with sciatic nerve injury induced by clamping the nerve in the right;a dexamethasone group,immediately injected with dexamethasone [0.5 mg/(kg/d)] in the injury side;a saline group,given saline only;and a control group,rats without sciatic nerve injury.Changes of bFGF in the motor neurons of the L4-L6 spinal cords were observed by immunohistochemistry.Results: Dexamethasone obviously upregulated the expression of bFGF in the motor neurons of the spinal cord.Conclusion: Dexamethasone can improve the expression of bFGF in the motor neurons of the spinal cord after sciatic nerve injury,and contribute to the recovery of the function of the injured neurons.
10.1,25(OH)2D3 ameliorates high glucose-induced podocyte injury via PI3K/p-Akt signalling pathway
Zhixia SONG ; Yinfeng GUO ; Min ZHOU ; Xiaoliang ZHANG ; Bicheng LIU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2016;32(5):358-364
Objective To investigate the effect of 1,25(OH)2D3 on high glucose induced podocyte injury and its signal transduction mechanism.Methods Differentiated mouse podocytes were exposed to normal glucose,high glucose,and different concentrations of 1,25(OH)2D3 or LY294002 (a selective PI3K inhibitor) for 24 h.PCR and immunofluorescent staining were used to detect nephrin,podocin,and desmin.Western blotting was used to detect protein expression of nephrin,podocin,desmin,PI3K,Akt and p-Akt.Results Compared with high glucose group,1,25(OH)2D3 (100 nmol/L and 1000 nmol/L) significantly up-regulated the expression of podocin and nephrin in podocytes induced by high glucose (P < 0.05).Meanwhile,1,25(OH)2D3 (100 nmol/L) significantly reduced the expression of desmin (P < 0.05).PI3K and p-Akt were obviously reduced in high glucose group.In the presence of 1,25(OH)2D3,the trends were reversed.However the above effects of 1,25(OH)2D3 were abolished when p-Akt was blocked by the PI3K inhibitor LY294002.Conclusions 1,25 (OH)2D3 can inhibit high glucose-induced pedocyte injury through PI3K/p-Akt signaling pathway.