1.Effect of hydroxychloroquine on the expression of suppressors of cytokine signaling in MRL/lpr mice kidney
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2014;18(11):773-776
Objective To study the effect of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) on the suppressors of cytokine signaling (SOCS) in the kidney of MRL/lpr mice and evaluate the protection of HCQ on lupus nephritis.Methods Twenty-six rats were randomly divided into 3 groups:the control group which was consisted of 6 mice; the MRL/lpr group which was consisted of 10 mice; and the HCQ group which was consisted of 10.24-hour urinary protein level and anti dsDNA levels were tested.The expressions of SOCS-1 and SOCS-3 protein were determined by western blot.Analysis of variance was used to determine statistically significant differences between the two groups.A P value less than 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.Results Compared with the control group,the levels of 24-hour urinary protein [(2 356.6±509.3) mg vs (440.3±90.1)mg] and anti ds-DNA (128.7±32.3 vs 14.9±1.4) were significantly increased in the MRL/lpr group,the expression levels of SOCS-1 and SOCS-3 protein were increased.After treated with HCQ,the levels of 24-hour urinary protein [(70.8±11.1) mg vs (2 356.6±509.3) mg] and anti-dsDNA (111.8±330.1 vs 128.7±32.3)were significantly decreased,the expression level of SOCS-1 and SOCS-3 protein decreased significantly (P< 0.05).Conclusion HCQ can inhibit SOCS expression in the kidney of lupus mice,reduce proteinuria and delay progression of immune disorders and lupus nephritis.
2.Effect of caveolin-1 on renal injury and the expression of tight junction protein in MRL/lpr mice kidney
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2016;20(6):364-367
Objective To study the effect of caveolin-1 on renal injury and the expression of tight junction proteins in MRL/lpr mice kidney.Methods The mice were divided into 4 groups:5 mice in the normal control group (BALB/c mice);the MRL/lpr lupus mice (n=18) were randomly divided into the MRL/lpr group in which 6 mice were included;the negative control group in which 6 mice were included;the caveolin1 transfection group in which 6 mice were included.The changes of urine protein,the levels of urea (BUN) and creatinine (Cr) were detected.The expressions of claudin-5,occludin,ZO-1 and caveolin-1 protein were determined by western bloting.Analysis of variance was used to determine statistical significant differences between the two groups.A significance level of 0.05 was considered as signigicant.Results Compared with the control group,24 h urine protein [(2 894±437) mg,(412±72) mg],BUN [(8.7±1.5) mmol/L,(6.9±0.4) mmol/L],Cr [(106±22) μmol/L,(85±4) μmol/L] were significantly increased,level of caveolin-1 protein increased (265±17,61±6),the level of occludin (114±12,190±12),claudin-5 (60±5,80±6) and ZO-1 (98±11,206±15) protein decreased in the MRL/lpr group (P<0.05).After caveolin-1 transfection,the levels of urinary protein [(1 253±249) mg,(2 894±437) mg],BUN [(6.5±1.3) mmol/L,(8.7±1.5) mmol/L],Cr [(78±17) μmol/L,(106±22)μmol/L] were significantly decreased,and the levels of occludin (218±16,114±12),claudin-5 (87±6,60±5)ZO-1 (313±17,98±11) were increased (P<0.05).Conclusion The expression of caveolin-1 protein in the renal tissues of lupus nephritis increases.Caveolin-1 can reduce the expression of tight junction proteins and contribute to progres-sion of lupus nephritis.
3.Changes of Plasma Angiotensin Ⅱ and Serum Nitrogen Monoxidum Levels in Children with Congenital Heart Diseases Pre-and Post-Interventional Therapy
xin-wei, WANG ; wei-feng, WU ; yong-qiang, FENG
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2003;0(10):-
6.66 kPa),30 cases of light degree pulmonary artery hypertension group (3.99 kPa
4.Effects of colon hydrotherapy on lowering body temperature,serum enzymes and inflammatory cytokines of dogs with heat stroke
Xin YAO ; Zitan FENG ; Wei LIU
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(09):-
Objective To investigate the effects of colon hydrotherapy on lowering body temperature and serum enzymes as well as inflammatory cytokines of dogs with heat stroke.Methods 14 dogs were randomly devided into 2 groups,7 for each,as colon hydrotherapy group and conventional therapy group.After the reproduction of heat stroke model was finished(core temperature reached 43℃,maintaing for 10min),cooling therapy was commenced on dogs in circumstance with temperature at 23℃ and 65% of humidity.Conventional therapy group was lowered temperature by ice bags placed on conducting arteries,and the colon hydrotherapy group was by colon way therapeutic machine,the temperature of therapeutic liquid was maintained between 37℃~38℃.Cooling was finished while temperature in dogs reduced to 38℃.The periods of time for lowering body temperature in both groups were compared.Alanine aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)and creatine kinase(CK)were determined before heat stroke(0h),and 6h,24h and 48h after heat stroke.Interleukin-1?(IL-1?),Interleukin-6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor ?(TNF-?)were determined by radioimmunity assay.Results Body temperature lowering time in dogs with colon hydrotherapy were 92.9?9.5min,which was significantly shorter than that of conventional therapy group(123.4?11.6min,P0.05).IL-1? in colon hydrotherapy group at 6h,24h and 48h after treatment were significantly lower than those in conventional therapy group(P
5.Correlation between Gab2 expression in ovarian cancer and resistance to platinum drugs chemotherapy
Min FENG ; Renxin XIN ; Wei XIN ; Yuanbin GOU ; Guangzhi LI
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(21):2931-2933
Objective To investigate the correlation between Gab2 expression and platinum drugs chemotherapy resistance by detecting the expression of Gab2 in ovarian cancer.Methods Immunohistochemical and Western blotting techniques were used to detect the expression of Gab2 in 107 specimens of serous ovarian tumor tissue and 12 specimens of normal ovarian tissues resected during bladder cancer radical operation in the department of gynaecology of our hospital from January 2011 to June 2015.The correlation between Gab2 expression with clinical stage and effect of combined chemotherapy based on platinum drugs was analyzed.Results The Gab2 expression level in ovarian cancer tissue was significantly higher than that in normal ovarian tissue,moreover had a relation with the FIGO clinical stage,the expression level of Gab2 increased with the increase of clinical stage,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05);61 cases were sensitive to chemotherapy,46 cases were resistant to chemotherapy,the Gab2 expression level in the patients with chemotherapy resistance was significantly higher than that in the patients with chemotherapy sensitivity,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion Gab2 may become one of effective indexes for predicting platinum drugs chemotherapy sensitivity.
6.Effect of microRNA-155 on sorafenib resistance in hepatocellular carcinoma
Feng LYU ; Wei WANG ; Xin JIN ; Dewei LI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2017;33(5):657-662
Aim To investigate the effect of microRNA-155(miR-155)on sorafenib resistance in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Methods Lentivirus mediated miR-155 inhibition was transfected into SMMC-7721 cells,while lentivirus mediated miR-155 overexpression was transfected into HepG2 cells.The level of miR-155 was evaluated by qPCR.Cell viability and apoptosis were analyzed by cell counting kit-8(CCK-8)assay and flow cytometry,respectively.The protein expression of activated caspase-3 was measured by Western blot.Results Compared to control group,the expression of miR-155 was significantly downregulated in miR-155 inhibition lentivirus infected SMMC-7721 cells(P<0.01),sorafenib treatment markedly suppressed cell viability(P<0.05)and increased cell apoptosis(P<0.01),as well as enhanced the expression of activated caspase-3(P<0.01).However,HepG2 cells were infected by miR-155 overexpression lentivirus which deserved completely opposite results.Conclusion miR-155 may participate in sorafenib resistance in HCC and provide a promising molecular target for the treatment of HCC.
7.Confer Effect of Air Disinfection by Using Nanometer Light Catalysis Decontamination Machine in Operating Room
Feng SONG ; Xin DONG ; Caixia YIN ; Hua WEI ; Yubin XING
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(06):-
OBJECTIVE To analysis the effect of air disinfection by using nanometer light catalysis decontamination machine in operating room. METHODS By compare the effectiveness of air disinfection both by using nanometer light catalysis decontamination machine and ultraviolet rays light. RESULTS The result of tests is 0 CFU/m~2 by nanometer light catalysis decontamination machine and 33.3 CFU/m~2 by ultraviolet rays light in unmanned environment;By different groups: F=220.423,P=0.000,P