1.Effect of Acupuncture on Spatial Learning and Memory Abilities and Hippocampal CA3 Regional BDNF in Rats with Post-stroke Depression
Li CAI ; Yi LIU ; Xiaoqing LU
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2016;35(4):462-465
Objective To investigate the effects of acupuncture at points Baihui (GV20), Yintang (Ex-HN3) and Sishencong (Ex-HN1) on spatial learning and memory abilities and hippocampal expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in a rat model of post-stroke depression (PSD). Method Thirty male adult SD rats were allocated, using a random number table, tocontrol, acupuncture and sham operation groups, 10 rats each. A rat model of PSD was made by classical middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) using an intraluminal thread technique, chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) and solitary feeding. At the fourteenth day after the beginning of stress, the acupuncture group received acupuncture intervention for 14 consecutive days. At one week after the end of stress, the Morris water maze test was conducted to assess rat spatial learning and memory abilities. After the completion of the water maze test, hippocampal CA3 regional BDNF expression was determined by immunohistochemical method. Result Rat learning and memory abilities decreased significantly in the control group compared with the sham operation group (P<0.05). Space exploration time and the number of crossing platform reflecting memory abilities decreased significantly in the control group (22.36±6.20 s and 3.72±0.90 times, respectively) compared with the sham operation group (48.73±5.40 s and 8.60±1.10 times, respectively); there were statistically significant differences (P<0.01). Learning abilities, space exploration time, the number of crossing platform and BDNF expression increased significantly in PSD rats treated with acupuncture compared with the control group; there were statistically significant differences (P<0.01). Conclusion Acupuncture can improve spatial learning and memory abilities and raise hippocampal regional BDNF levels in rats with post-stroke depression.
2.Establishment and application of HPLC-QAMS for quality evaluation of Chuanxiong Rhizoma.
Fengxian QIAO ; Hao CAI ; Pengfei TU ; Ke PEI ; Xiaoqing SONG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2015;50(6):749-54
A quantitative analysis method of multi-components with a single marker (QAMS) for simultaneous determination of six marker compounds (one from phenolic acids and five from phthalides) in Chuanxiong Rhizoma was established by applying HPLC and using butylidenephthalide as the internal reference substance. And also the feasibility and accuracy of the established method for quality evaluation and application of Chuanxiong Rhizoma were investigated and validated. The analysis was performed with the mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile - 0.2% aqueous formic acid. The flow rate was 1.0 mL . min-1 and the column temperature was maintained at 30 °C. The detection wavelengths were set at 252 nm (for ferulic acid, Z-ligustilide, and butylidenephthalide) and 266 nm (for senkyunolide I, senkyunolide A, and coniferyl ferulate), separately, and 20 µL was injected for analysis with gradient elution. The results showed that there were no significant differences observed between the HPLC-QAMS method and the external standard method (RSD <5%). The relative correction factors were credible (RSD < 5%) in changed chromatographic conditions. The established HPLC-QAMS method can be accurately used for simultaneously evaluating and controlling the quality of Chuanxiong Rhizoma with multi-components.
3.Different anesthesia in elderly patients with gastric cancer surgery influence blood concentrations of melatonin and its correlation with postoperative agitation
Xuefeng WANG ; Cai FANG ; Xin WEI ; Xiaoqing CHAI
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2013;(12):1539-1541
To evaluate the different anesthesia in elderly patients with gastric cancer surgery influence blood con-centrations of melatonin and its correlation with postoperative agitation. The agitation scroes were evaluated and re-corded,and the blood samples were taken twice:before induction as well as just at the end of surgery,then making correlation analysis. The agitation scroes were significantly lower in group ET than in group T(P<0.01);the level of postoperative blood concentrations of melatonin was higher in group ET than that in group T(P<0.01);the agi-tation scroes and the level of postoperative blood concentrations of melatonin were negatively correlated ( r =-0.429,P<0.05).
4.Investigation of correlative factors of non-operative treatment in the senile cataract and countermeasure of health education
Xiyun GUO ; Shuqin REN ; Qu KONG ; Lanping CAI ; Xiaoqing JIA
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2005;11(8):674-675
ObjectiveTo investigate correlative factors of non-operative treatment in the senile cataract, and provide gist for the health education measures.Methods1513 retiring old people had a whole medical examination, and the data was analyzed.ResultsThe proportion of binoculus cataract was 45.9%. Predilection age was 70~79 years old. Cognition information and iatrogenic effects were major risk factors in the non-operative therapeutic agents. Cataract was the third in the elder chronic disease.ConclusionMany senile patients with cataract have not enough knowledge about cataract operation although having better medical treatment and economy conditions. So the closed attention to the health education must be paid in the future.
5.Relationship between intracranial excitatory aminoacid levels and postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients after general anesthesia
Shuhua SHU ; Cai FANG ; Jianhui PAN ; Ruiming WANG ; Xiaoqing CHAI ; Zhiqiong XIE
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2010;30(3):290-293
Objective To investigate the relationship between the changes in intracranial excitatory amino acid(EAA) levels and the incidence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in eldedy patients after general anesthesia. Methods Forty ASA Ⅰ-Ⅲ patients of both sexes aged 65-79 yr weighing 48-76 kg undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia were studied.Anesthesia was induced with midazolam,fentanyl,etomidate and succinylcholine and maintained with continuous iv infusion of propofol,remifentanil,isoflurane inhalation and intermittent iv boluses of vecuronium.The right internal jugular vein was cannulated with a catheter which was advanced cephalad until jugular bulb.The jugular bulb venous blood samples were taken before (T0,baseline),at the end of (T1) and at 24,48 and 72h(T2-4) after operation for measurement of plasma concentrations of glutamate (Glu),aspartate (Asp) and glycine (Gly) by RP-HPLC.The cognitive function was evaluated by mini-mental state examination (MMSE) at T0 and T4.Results Eleven of the 40 patients developed POCD (28%).The plasma Gh,Asp and Gly concentrations were significantly increased after operation as compared with the baseline values in POCD patients and were significantly higher than in non-POCD patients.The plasma concentrations of Glu and Asp were negatively correlated with MMSE score(Glu:r=-0.86.P<0.01;Asp:r=-0.99,P<0.01).Conclusion Elderly patients may develop POCD after operation performed under general anesthesia through increase in intracranial EAA levels.
6.Identification of cervical secretion culture and drug-resistance analysis in 3 132 parturient women
Yu HUAN ; Xushan CAI ; Dongjiang WANG ; Shoule WU ; Xiaoqing WANG ; Jiangman LE
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2016;37(20):2838-2840
Objective To investigate the distribution of pathogens and drug resistance by analyzing cervical secretion culture and drug sensitivity in 3 132 parturient women ,therefore to provide references for reasonable application of antibiotics .Methods Bacte‐rial culture and drug sensitivity testing using automatic bacteria identification system in cervical secretion samples were retrospec‐tively analyzed in 3 132 parturient women from January 2013 to December 2015 .Results Totally 634 positive samples were separa‐ted from cervical secretion in 3 132 parturient women with positive rate of 20 .2% .Of positive samples ,Gram‐positive bacteria were 16 .8% ,Gram‐negative Bacilli 45 .7% ,Fungus 37 .5% .Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria were all most sensitive to vanco‐mycin .Conclusion The pathogens have wide distribution in cervical secretion and differences in drug resistant bacteria .
7.Inhibition of Plk-1 gene expression enhences 5-Fu and CDDP induced apoptosis of gastric cancer cells
Bin LAN ; Binya LIU ; Xuehua CHEN ; Ying QU ; Xiaoqing ZHANG ; Qu CAI ; Zhenggang ZHU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2000;0(12):-
Objective To observe the effect of inhibition of polo like kinasel (Plk-1) gene expression on 5-Fu and CDDP induced apoptosis of gastric cancer cell line-MKN45 in vitro. Methods The Plk-1 expression was inhibited by chemically synthesized siRNA, the Plk-1 mRNA and protein level were measured by real-time PCR and Western blotting, MKN45 cells proliferation was measured by MTT method, the apoptosis rate was detected by flow-cytometry. Results After treatment by siRNA targeting Plk-1, Plk-1 mRNA level decreased by 51.91% .89.45%.91.03% at 24 h.48 h and 72 h, and Plk-1 protein level decreased by 38.43% and 60.66% at 48 h and 72 h, compared with control group. The proliferation of MKN45 cells treated by a combination of 5-Fu, CDDP and Plk-1 siRNA significantly slowed down when compared with treatment of 5-Fu, CDDP or Plk-1 siRNA(P
8.Assessment of the left ventricular diastolic function of patients with essential hypertension by pulsed-wave Doppler tissue imaging
Weihua KANG ; Wenliang WANG ; Zhixiong CAI ; Xiaoqing WANG ; Shunqi GUO ; Bin KE
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2006;0(13):-
Objective To explore the value of Doppler tissue imaging(DTI) in assessing the left ventricular diastolic function of patients with essential hypertension.Methods Twenty healthy person(group A),35 essential hypertension(EH) patients with normal left ventrecular mass index(LVMI,group B) and 30 EH patients with left ventricular hypertrophy(LVH,group C) were included.The mitral annular velocity in early diastole(Ea) and late diastole(Aa) were detected by DTI,meanwhile the mitral inflow velocity E and A were detected.Results The E,E/A,Ea,Ea/Aa of group B and group C were lower than those of group A(P0.05).The Ea,Ea/Aa of group C were lower than those of group B(P
9.Inflammation,immune system activation and coronary heart disease
Houcheng ZHOU ; Zhixiong CAI ; Xiaoqing WANG ; Lianqing HU ; Ronghe XU ; Chuming HUANG ; Zhidan ZHU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2006;0(19):-
Objective To assess the correlation between inflammation,specific immune response and coronary heart disease(CHD). Methods Thirty healthy cases passed the health examination were taken as the control group. Eighty cases who were diagnosised into CHD,affirmed by coronary angiography,were divided into three groups: acute myocardial infarction (AMI) group(26 cases),unstable angina pectoris (UP) group (24 cases),and stable angina pectoris (SP) group(30 cases). All the cases were tested on the concentrations of C-reactive protein(CRP),IgA,IgG,IgM in serum. Results The serum indices of CRP,IgG,IgA in AMI group and UP group were significantly difference than those in the control group (P0.05). Conclusion The correlation between inflammation and immune system activation are closely associated with CHD.
10.Correlation of the left ventricular function and emergency percutaneous coronary intervention in elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction at low-risk factor
Zhixiong CAI ; Xiaoqing WANG ; Ping CHEN ; Zhidan ZHU ; Shunqi GUO ; Yanhua LUO ; Ronghe XU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2006;0(22):-
Objective To approach the correlation of the left ventricular function in elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) at low-risk factor. Methods Forty-five elderly patients hospitalized for AMI were registered, including 20 patients who were underwent emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) after the onset of AMI and 25 patients who received conservative non-invasive therapies. These 45 cases all received echocardiography(ECHO) examination in the 4th and 24th week after acute myocardial infarction. Results In the PCI group, end-diastolic volume index (EDVI) and end-systolic volume index (ESVI) had significant difference (P0.05) after therapy; WMSI was higher than PCI group (P