2.The effect of CsA on the morphology of the liver-the stereological analysis of the hepatic ultrastructure
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2000;21(6):334-336
Objective To study the effect of CsA in a therapeutic dose on the hepatic ultrastructure in rats.Methods Twenty-four SD rats were divided into 3 groups.The control group was orally administered olive oil,and the other 2 groups were orally given CsA 25 mg/kg and 50 mg/kg daily respectively.After 2 weeks.the liver samples were taken for ultrathin sections.The stereological method was used to quantify some hepatic ultrastructural parameters including volume density (Vv),surface density(Sv),numerical density(Nv) and specific surface(δ).Results CsA caused an increases of Vv and Sv and a decrease of δ in endoplasmic reticulum;a decreases of Vv and Nv in microbody;decreases of Vv in Golgi complex and glycogen inclusions;an increases of Vv and Nv in lipid inclusions.Conclusion CsA in a therapeutic dose could cause the change of hepatic ultrastructure of rat.
3.Simultaneous Determination of Carbamazepine and Phenobarbital in Human Plasma by UPLC-MS/MS
China Pharmacist 2016;19(10):1826-1830
Objective: To establish an ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem quadrupole mass spectrometry ( UPLC-MS/MS) method to determine the concentration of carbamazepine and phenobarbital in human plasma, and apply in the clinical moni-toring. Methods:Diazepam was used as the internal standard, and the samples were precipitated by acetonitrile. An ACQUITY UPL-C? BEH C18 (50 mm × 2. 1 mm, 1. 7 μm) column was used as the stationary phase at 40℃ with a Waters XEVO TQD. The mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile (containing 10 mmol·L-1 ammonium formate) and water (containing 10 mmol·L-1 ammonium for-mate and 0. 1% formic acid) with gradient elution pumped at a flow rate of 0. 4 ml·min-1 . ESI was applied and the samples were scanning analyzed by positive ion multi-reaction monitoring mode. The plasma was precipitated by 200 μl acetonitrile and centrifugated at 12 000 × g for 10 min and tranfer it into an Ep tube. The sample size was 20 μl. Results:The retention time of carbamazepine was 1. 23 min. Excellent linear calibration curves of carbamazepine were obtained within the concentration range of 0. 25-25μg·ml-1(r=0. 999 7). The lower limit of quantification of carbamazepine was 0. 01 μg·ml-1. The retention time of phenobarbital was 1. 11 min. Excellent linear calibration curves of carbamazepine were obtained within the concentration range of 0. 5-50 μg·ml-1(r=0. 999 6). The lower limit of quantification of carbamazepine was 0. 05 μg·ml-1. The recovery of three concentrations of carbamazepine was (82. 1 ± 6. 83)%, (82. 91 ± 4. 3)% and (84. 35 ± 3. 09)%, and the recovery of three concentrations of phenobarbital was (84. 27 ± 6. 91)%, (84. 32 ± 7. 74)% and (89. 07 ± 6. 24)%, respectively. The intra- and inter-day RSDs were all less than 10%. There were no endogenous substances existing in the incubation system, therefore, there was no interference with the determination. Conclu-sion:The simple, accurate and rapid method is suitable for the determination of carbamazepine and phenobarbital in human plasma, which can contribute greatly to the therapeutic drug monitoring service for patients.
4.The Protective Effects of D-Methionine in Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Zhenmin GE ; Shu MA ; Xiaoqing JIA
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2014;(6):603-605
Objective To evaluate the protective effects of oral administration of D-methionine tablets on noise-induced hearing loss.Methods A total of 203 volunteers were recruited and randomly divided into two groups:experimental group (n=113)and control group (n=90).The subjects in the experimental group received oral administration of D-methionine tablets(1 500 mg/day)and those in the control group received placebo for 3 days before impulse noise exposure.The routine audiometric evaluation and ABR testing were performed and recor-ded 1 day and 7 days post- noise exposure.The statistical analysis was carried out with SPSS 11.0.ResuIts The changes of hearing in all participators were observed after noise exposure.The results were as follow:The hearing thresh-olds at three time points were 40.5±9.3,51.7±12.3,44.1±11.4 dB nHL in experimental group and 41.5±8.9,62.4± 13.7,47.6±12.5 dB nHL in control group,respectlvely;the ABR I-V IPLs at three time points were 3.72±0.21 ms, 3.99±0.36 ms,3.82±0.25 ms in experimental group,while 3.71±0.22 ms,4.45±0.37 ms,3.85±0.34 ms in control group,respectively.There were statistically significant differences between the two groups.ConcIusion The oral adminis-tration of D-methionine tablets pre noise exposure can protect against noise-induced hearing loss.
5.Evaluation of colonoscope and MSCT in the etiological diagnosis of ileus
Peijiong MA ; Wenfang LI ; Xiaoqing ZHENG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2008;10(3):315-317
Objective To explore the value of electronic colonoscope,MSCT and MRI in the etiological diagnosis of intestinal obstruction.Methods The clinical data of 140 ileus patients were retrospectively studied.Results 140 cases of ileus included 60 cases of colon ileus,70 cases of small intestines ileus and 7 indefinite cases.67 cases were checked with colonoscopy,among them,41 cases with colon tumors,6 cases with colon polypi,6 cases with colon set folds,2 cases with sigmoid colon turned round,2 cases with ileum tumor and 10 cases with unknown reason.80 cases were checked by MSCT checks,among them,26 cases with small intestines tumor 24 cases with small intestines muck piece,23 cases with unknown reasons,2 cases with muck stone 2,4 cases with bowel chamber outside lymphoid lump,1 case with bowel fastens film blood to bolt.30 cases were kept to cure.2 cases were turn round to reset under the eolonoscopy,3 cases were set folds air to infuse bowel to reset,6 cases with inside the mirror descend colon polyp were resected with hish frequency electricity resection.99 cases were cured by surgical operation.5 cases were dead and 135 cases were recovered from illness.Conclusion Electronic colonoscopy,MSCT and MRI checking are accurate methods to diagnose why and where of ileus,and which establish importance basts for clinical treatment.
6.Role of gastroesophageal reflux disease in exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Degan LU ; Xiaoqing JI ; Gaiping MA
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2008;31(34):24-27
Objective To evaluate the effect of gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)on exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).Methods All of 74 patients with COPD accomplishing the reflux diagnostic questionnaire(RDQ)were.divided into GERD group(n=38)and non-GERD group(n=36)according the scores of RDQ.The clinical data including the frequency of exacerbations of COPD were compared between the two groups.Results The frequency of exacerbations of COPD was significantly higher in GERD group compared with that in non-GERD group[(2.68±0.77)times/year vs (1.38±0.49)times/year,t=8.74,P<0.05].The mean FEV;percentage was similar in the two groups [(39.82 4-10.95)%vs(37.11±12.24)%,t=1.00,P>0.05].The score of RDQ was probably as a factor of predicting the frequency of exacerbations of COPD(R2a=o.39,t=6.98,P<0.05).Conclusion The presence of GERD appears to be associated with increased exacerbations of COPD.
7.Effects of pioglitazone on leptin-induced proliferating cell nuclear antigen and leptin receptor expression of vascular smooth muscle cells
Fang WANG ; Xianghua MA ; Jie SHEN ; Yaqin DING ; Xiaoqing YUAN
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2009;25(4):384-385
leptin-induced VSMCs proliferation as well as expression of PCNA and OB-R at both mRNA and protein levels. The maximum effect was at 100 μmol/L(P<0.01).
8.Expression of Th1/Th2 inlfammatory cytokines in rat treatment model of ulcerative colitis
Xiaoqing PENG ; Wei WANG ; Nan LI ; Jian MA
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2013;38(10):1020-1028
Objective: To investigate the expression of Th1/Th2 inflammatory cytokines IL-2, interferon-γ (IFN-γ), IL-4, and IL-10 in rat treatment model of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) -induced ulcerative colitis. Methods: Forty Sprague Dawley (SD) male rats were divided into a normal group, a colitis model group, a sulfasalazine(SASP)-treatment group (SASP group) and a Jiechangning-treatment group (Jiechangning group) (each groupn=10). Disease activity index (DAI) and colorectal histological damage scale were assessed. The expression levels of cytokines IL-2, IFN-γ, IL-4, and IL-10 in the serum and the colon mucosa tissues were detected by enzyme-linked immuno sorbent assay (ELISA) and real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).
Results: Compared with the colitis model group, the DAI and colorectal histological damage scale were decreased in the Jiechangning group (bothP<0.05), but there was no obvious difference compared with the SASP group (P>0.05). There was no signiifcant difference in IL-2 expression both in the serum and the colon mucosa tissues before or after the treatment in various groups (P>0.05). Compared with the colitis model group, IFN-γ level both in the serum and the colon mucosa tissues was decreased in the SASP group and the Jiechangning group, with significant difference in the serum (bothP<0.05), but there was significant difference in the colon mucosa tissues only in the Jiechangning group (P<0.05). The serum IL-4 level in the SASP group and the Jiechangning group was increased compared with that in the colitis control group, with significant difference only in the Jiechangning group (P<0.05). There was no difference in IL-4 level in the colon mucosa tissues whether treated or not (P>0.05). IL-10 level both in the serum and the colon mucosa tissues in the SASP group and the Jiechangning group was increased compared with that in the colitis model group, with significant difference (allP<0.05). There was no difference in the expression level of cytokines IL-2, IFN-γ, IL-4, and IL-10 both in the serum and the colon mucosa tissues between the SASP group and the Jiechangning group (allP>0.05).
Conclusion: DSS can break the balance of Th1/Th2 expression in the colon. Jiechangning enema can ameliorate DSS-induced acute experimental colitis in rats by decreasing IFN-γ level and increasing IL-10 level both in the serum and the colon mucosa tissues to regulate the Th1/Th2 balance and improve immunity.
9.Use of rats mesenchymal stem cells modified with mHCN2 gene to create biologic pacemakers.
Jin, MA ; Cuntai, ZHANG ; Shen, HUANG ; Guoqiang, WANG ; Xiaoqing, QUAN
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2010;30(4):447-52
The possibility of rats mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) modified with murine hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated 2 (mHCN2) gene as biological pacemakers in vitro was studied. The cultured MSCs were transfected with pIRES2-EGFP plasmid carrying enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) gene and mHCN2 gene. The identification using restriction enzyme and sequencing indicated that the mHCN2 gene was inserted to the pIRES2-EGFP. Green fluorescence could be seen in MSCs after transfection for 24-48 h. The expression of mHCN2 mRNA and protein in the transfected cells was detected by RT-PCR and Western blot, and the quantity of mHCN2 mRNA and protein expression in transfected MSCs was 5.31 times and 7.55 times higher than that of the non-transfected MSCs respectively (P<0.05, P<0.05). I(HCN2) was recorded by whole-cell patch clamp method. The effect of Cs(+), a specific blocker of pacemaker current, was measured after perfusion by patch clamp. The results of inward current indicated that there was no inward current recording in non-transfected MSCs and a large voltage-dependent inward and Cs(+)-sensitive current activated on hyperpolarizations presented in the transfected MSCs. I(HCN2) was fully activated around -140 mV with an activation threshold of -60 mV. The midpoint (V(50)) was -95.1+/-0.9 mV (n=9). The study demonstrates that mHCN2 mRNA and protein can be expressed and the currents of HCN2 channels can be detected in genetically modified MSCs. The gene-modified MSCs present a novel method for pacemaker genes into the heart or other electrical syncytia.
10.The effects of 5-aza-2-deoxycytidine on RECK gene expression and invasion of salivary adenoid cystic car-cinoma cells
Xiaoqing ZHOU ; Jianjun MA ; Xiaonan XU ; Lei LI ; Enming ZHEN
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2016;32(1):85-88
Objective:To investigate the effects of 5-aza-2′deoxycytidine(5-aza-dC),a DNA methyltransferase (DNMT)inhibitor, on the methylation status of the RECK gene and the invasion of salivary adenoid cystic carcinoma cell lines.Methods:Methylation-specific PCR,Western blot analysis and quantitative real-time PCR were used to investigate the methylation status of RECK gene and the expression of RECK mRNA and protein in SACC cell lines.The invasive ability of SACC cells was examined by transwell assay. Results:Promoter methylation was only found in ACC-Mcell line and not in ACC-2 cell line.Treatment of ACC-Mcells with 5-aza-dC partially reversed the hypermethylation status of the RECK gene and significantly enhanced the expression level of mRNA and pro-tein of RECK,suppressed ACC-Mcell invasive ability.Conclusion:5-aza-dC can inhibit ACC-Mcell invasion by reversal of hyperm-ethylation status of RECK gene.