1.Mechanism of differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells into neuron-like cells in vitro
Qian CHU ; Ya-ping WANG ; Xin-qiao FU ; Suming ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2004;10(1):13-14
ObjectiveTo study the mechanism of differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs) into neuron-like cells in vitro.MethodsMSCs of Wistar rats were separated and cultured, and then induced with DMSO and BHA in vitro. The specific marking proteins of neurons, glia and neural stem cells were detected before preinduction, at 24h after preinduction, at 6h, 24h, and 48h after neuronal induction.ResultsAfter the inducement, many MSCs turned into bipolar,multipolar and taper,and then intersected as network structure. Nestin was strong positive at 6h after neuronal induction, and decreased at 24h, 48h after the induction. NeuN was present at 6 h after neuronal induction, and increased at 24h, 48h after the induction.ConclusionMSCs can be induced into neural stem cells(NSCs) at first, and then differentiate into neuron-like cells in vitro.
2.Study on Immunoregulation Effect of Exopolysaccharide Produced by Bifidobacterium spp
Wei-Xin LI ; Qian CHEN ; Ping-Lan LI ; Jing CHENG ;
Microbiology 1992;0(06):-
The immunoregulation effect to polysaccharides from Bifidobacterium spp. was investigated on the base of functional assessment standards of health food. Effects of the EPS on immunity were investigated by promoted the proliferation of spleen lymph cells, delayed type hypersensitivity reaction, the HC50 value and macrophage function assay in mice. Data showed that the EPS could obviously increase the ratio of swallowed chicken red blood cell by macrophage and the HC50 value in mice. However, no significant effect was found on the delayed type hypersensitive induced by sheep red blood cell, for only the low dose of 100 mg/(kg?d) EPS promoted the proliferation of spleen lymph cells. Bifidobacterium spp. EPS can certain immunomodulating function.
3.Biodegradation of crude oil by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the presence of rhamnolipids.
Guo-liang ZHANG ; Yue-ting WU ; Xin-ping QIAN ; Qin MENG
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B 2005;6(8):725-730
The potential biodegradation of crude oil was assessed based on the development of a fermentative process with a strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa which produced 15.4 g/L rhamnolipids when cultured in a basal mineral medium using glycerol as a sole carbon source. However, neither cell growth nor rhamnolipid production was observed in the comparative culture system using crude oil as the sole carbon source instead. As rhamnolipid, an effective biosurfactant, has been reported to stimulate the biodegradation of hydrocarbons, 1 g/L glycerol or 0.22 g/L rhamnolipid was initially added into the medium to facilitate the biodegradation of crude oil. In both situations, more than 58% of crude oil was degraded and further converted into accumulated cell biomass and rhamnolipids. These results suggest that Pseudomonas aeruginosa could degrade most of crude oil with direct or indirect addition of rhamnolipid. And this conclusion was further supported by another adsorption experiment, where the adsorption capacity of crude oil by killed cell biomass was negligible in comparison with the biologic activities of live cell biomass.
Biodegradation, Environmental
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Cell Culture Techniques
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methods
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Cell Proliferation
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drug effects
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Glycolipids
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pharmacology
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Petroleum
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metabolism
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microbiology
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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drug effects
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growth & development
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metabolism
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Water Pollutants, Chemical
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metabolism
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Water Purification
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methods
4.Analgeic effect of patient control subcutaneous morphine combined with small-dose ketamine on moderate/severe terminal cancer pain
Fu-Qian CHEN ; Dan HU ; Fei SHI ; Ping XIE ; Xin WANG ;
China Oncology 2006;0(11):-
Background and purpose:The pain is not only the chief symptom of cancer but also the main factor of survival quality for the cancer patient.So it is the most difficult for how to control the pain of moderate to severe late-stage cancer and reduce the rate of side effects.We observed the analgesia effects of micro-dosage ketamine associating morphine patient control skin analgesia(PCSA) for latter cancer pain patients.Methods:52 cases middle, latter cancer pain patients were divided two groups randomly,the first group used the morphine PCSA and the second group used micro-dosage ketamine associating morphine PCSA.The VAS(Visual Analogue Scale) was used to evaluate the pain level,then statistic the side effects rate of two groups.Results:Two groups patients'pain all alleviated fundamentally,the VAS of every period have not statistic difference,but the PCSA pressing times in the first group was more than in the second group.The second group patients'life satisfactory rate was higher obviously than the first group patients';Side effects:the incidence of nausea,vomiting,indulge in sleep and skin titillation in the first group was higher than in the second group;the incidence of respiration depression and hallucination had not difference between two groups.Conclusion:Micro-dosage ketamine associating morphine patient control skin analgesia(PCSA)approach appears to provide patient with safe and effective pain relief and reduce side-effect for moderate to severe late-phase cancer pain,easy to perform and have no process complication to used in clinic.
5.New progress on diagnosis and treatment of female sexual dysfunction.
Zhi-Shang LIN ; Li-Xin QIAN ; Ping XIANG
National Journal of Andrology 2003;9(6):457-461
Female sexual dysfunction(FSD) is an age-related progressive disease and may affect up to half of adult women. It has not been paid attention to for a long time. This paper reviews the current information on the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of FSD. In addition the diagnosis and treatment of FSD are also described. It aims at improving the knowledge of FSD.
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Genitalia, Female
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anatomy & histology
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Humans
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Sexual Behavior
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physiology
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Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
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diagnosis
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etiology
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therapy
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Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
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diagnosis
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etiology
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therapy
6.Effect of acupuncture at complementary acupionts on mast cells and histamine/bradykinin released by mast cells in the regions of acupionts
Jing-Yang QU ; Na AN ; Ding-Ding LIU ; Long CHEN ; Qian XU ; Zhi-Xin YANG ; Yan-Ping YANG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2018;16(1):8-13
Objective: To observe the changes in numbers and degranulation status of local mast cells (MCs) of the complementary acupionts, as well as the concentrations of serum histamine and bradykinin after acupuncture at rat's complementary acupionts of Yanglingquan (GB 34) and Yinlingquan (SP 10), for exploring the mechanisms of the synergistic effect of complementary acupionts. Methods: Using random number table method, 40 Wistar rats were randomly divided into a blank control group (group K), an acupuncture at Yanglingquan (GB 34) group (group A), an acupuncture at Yinlingquan (SP 9) group (group B), an acupuncture at Yanglingquan (GB 34) and Yinlingquan (SP 9) group (group AB), and an acupuncture at points near Yanglingquan (GB 34) and Yinlingquan (SP 9) group (group CD), 8 rats in each group. Group A received acupuncture at Yanglingquan (GB 34); group B received acupuncture at Yinlingquan (SP 9); group AB received acupuncture at Yanglingquan (GB 34) and Yinlingquan (SP 9); group CD received acupuncture at the control points [points 3 mm away from Yanglingquan (GB 34) and Yinlingquan (SP 9) respectively]. Acupuncture was performed at bilateral points in each group. Rats in group K were fixed using the same method as rats in the other 4 groups without acupuncture stimulation. Needles of 0.35 mm in diameter and 40 mm in length were used for acupuncture. Needle handle was connected to the G6805-Ⅱ mode electroacupuncture (EA) device after needling qi was obtained, with sparse-dense wave, frequency of 2 Hz/100 Hz and current of 1 mA to keep the needle handles slightly tremulous while the rats kept quiet. Rats were continuously stimulated by EA for 20 min each time. Experimental interventions were conducted on the 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th days when the experiment started, for 4 times in total. Specimens from rats in each group were collected 2 h after the 7th day. The levels of histamine and bradykinin in serum were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Local tissues of the points were used to prepare cryosections. The changes of MCs were observed after toluidine blue staining. Results: Compared with group K, the numbers and degranulation rates of MCs in group A, group B, group AB and group CD were significantly increased (all P<0.05). The number and degranulation rate of MCs in group AB were significantly higher than those in group A, group B and group CD (all P<0.05). The order of histamine levels from high to low was: group AB >group B > group A > group CD > group K, and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05); the levels of bradykinin in group AB, group A and group B were significantly higher than those in group K and group CD (all P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the bradykinin level between group A and group B, nor between group CD and group K (all P>0.05). Conclusion: The number and degranulation rate of MCs of the complementary acupionts are significantly increased after acupuncture at complementary acupionts of Yanglingquan (GB 34) and Yinlingquan (SP 9) of rats, and the serum levels of histamine and bradykinin are increased, which may be one of the mechanisms of the synergism produced by the combination of complementary acupionts.
7.Effect of transient forebrain ischemia-reperfusion on the binding of brain-derived neurotrophic factor promoters to histone deacetylase 3 in hippocampus of rat and its mechanism
ZHANG Qian ; YAN De-ping ; SHI Jin-chao ; ZHONG Jin ; ZHOU Yang ; ZHAO Xin ; ZHANG Yu ; LI Jian-guo
Chinese Journal of Biologicals 2023;36(2):133-137
Transient forebrain ischemia-reperfusion(I/R);Brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF);Histone deacetylase 3(HDAC3);Hippocampus
Objective To evaluate the effect of transient forebrain ischemia-reperfusion(I/R)on the binding of brainderived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)promoters to histone deacetylase 3(HDAC3)in the hippocampus of rat and investigate its mechanism.Methods The I/R model of SD rats(I/R group)was established by Pulsinelli four-vessel clamping method,and sham operation group(Sham group)was set at the same time,which were observed for the survival of neurons in the hippocampus of rats by Nissl staining,detected for the binding of BDNF promoters(Bdnf-p1,Bdnf-p2,Bdnf-p4 and Bdnf-p6)to HDAC3 by chromatin immunoprecipitation(ChIP)and determined for the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor antisense(BDNF-AS)by qPCR.Results Compared with Sham group,the quantity of neurons in hippocampal CA1 region of rats decreased significantly in I/R group,while those in CA3 region and DG region showed no significant changes.The binding levels of Bdnf-p1 and Bdnf-p2 to HDAC3 in hippocampal CA1 region decreased significantly in I/R Group(t = 2.575 and 2.241 respectively,each P<0.05),while there was no significant difference in the binding levels of Bdnf-p4 and Bdnf-p6 to HDAC3(t = 1.033 and 0.348 respectively,each P>0.05);The binding levels of Bdnf-p1 and Bdnf-p2 to HDAC3 in CA3 region increased significantly(t = 12.600 and 3.191,P<0.001 and<0.05,respectively),while the binding level of Bdnf-p6 to HDAC3 decreased significantly(t = 4.029,P<0.05)and no significant difference was observed in the binding level of Bdnf-p4 to HDAC3(t = 0.175,P>0.05);In DG region,the binding level of each BDNF promoter to HDAC3 showed no significantly difference(t = 0.630 ~ 1.687,each P>0.05).Meanwhile,the expression level of BDNF-AS in hippocampal CA1 region of rats decreased significantly(t = 2.560,P<0.05),but increased significantly in hippocampal CA3 and DG regions(t = 3.543 and 3.637 respectively,each P<0.01)in I/R group.Conclusion I/R showed a significant effect on the binding level of BDNF promoter to HDAC3 in rat hippocampus,which may play a role by changing the expression level of BDNF-AS.
8.Changeable expressions of glutamate neurotransmitter and NR2B in neuroanatomical circuit of ventral temental area, nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex in morphine-psychic dependent rats
Ping GUO ; Gang QIAN ; Xin LING ; Ming-Li YANG ; Pei-Run YANG ; Su-Yuan LUO
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2011;10(5):471-474
Objective To explore the mechanism of opioid-psychic dependence involving the aspects of pre-receptor and receptor by observing the changeable expressions of glutamate neurotransmitter and NR2B of N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) receptor in the neuroanatomical circuit of ventral temental area, nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex (VTA-Nac-PFC) of rats subjected to morphine-induced conditioned place preference (CPP). Methods The models of CPP were validated by escalating doses of morphine in rats (n=16). The colorimetry and immunohistochemistry ways were applied to detect the contents of glutamic acid and the expression level of NR2B in VTA, Nac and PFC. Results As compared with those in the control group physiological saline), the prolonged detention time of white compartment in the model group was notably observed (P<0.05), and increased content of glutamic acid and expression level of NR2B in fields of VTA, Nac and PFC in the model group were significantly detected (P<0.05). Conclusion Increased level of giutamic acid and expression level of NR2B in nuroanatomieal circuit of VTA, Nac and PFC could play key roles in inducing morphine-psychic dependent rats.
9.Investigation of consciousness of occupational protection among emergency nurses
Xiao-Qian LI ; Ping JI ; Fei PAN ; Yu LIU ; Xin LIU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2010;16(7):772-774
Objective To investigate the status and consciousness of occupational protection of nurses in emergency department, so as to provide the basis for protection and improve the clinical behavior o: emergency nurses. Methods A total of 109 emergency nurses working in two third-class first-grade hospitals of Beijing were investigated using self-designed questionnaires. Results Consciousness of occupational protectiof of emergency nurses was (84.9 ±7.6), those over 80 points of them was 84 (77.1 % ). Compared with senior nurses and nurses, the score of supervisor nurses was higher ( P < 0. 05 ). The score of nurses with different education background had no significant differences ( P > 0. 05 ). The score in those with longer working years inemergency care was higher than the shorter ones (P < 0.05). Protection consciousness score had no connection with the exposure experience (P > 0. 05 ). Conclusions Emergency nurses have a higher consciousness of occupational protection, however, there are still some weakness. So we should attach the importance the nurses in a high technical title, strengthen the exchange of work experiences among emergency nurses, and arranging training for other departments' nurses to the Emergency Department, to raise their own quality and protection consciousness.
10.Efficacy and Safety of Chemotherapy with or without Targeted Therapy in Biliary Tract Cancer: A Meta-analysis of 7 Randomized Controlled Trials
ZHUANG XIN ; XIAO YA-PING ; TAN LING-HUA ; WANG LU-TING ; CAO QIAN ; QU GUI-FANG ; XIAO SHUANG ; DUAN HUA-XIN
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2017;37(2):172-178
The systematic treatment based on gemcitabine plus cisplatin is recommended as the current standard chemotherapy for unresectable or metastatic biliary tract cancers.However,the exact benefits from the recognized regime are still dismal.We thus elicit this study in an attempt to analyze whether targeted therapy coupled with various chemotherapy could produce improvement of survival benefits.The clinical trials were searched electronically from databases till July 2016 published in English and Chinese.Nine hundred and sixty-four patients from 7 trials were identified in our analysis.The overall analysis achieved a significantly higher overall response rate (ORR) among the patients treated with targeted drugs plus chemotherapy than chemotherapy alone (OR=1.87;95% CI:1.37-2.57;P=0.000),but failed in the overall progression-free survival (PFS) [mean difference (MD)=0.63;95% CI:-0.45-1.72;P=0.26] and overall survival (OS) (MD=-0.67;95% CI:-2.54-1.20;P=0.49).In the sub analysis,better ORR was obtained with the addition of EGFR (OR=1.75;95% CI:1.20-2.56;P=0.004) and VEGFR (OR=2.5;95% CI:1.28-4.87;P=0.007) targeted therapy.Furthermore,the sub analysis of EGFR target showed an significant improvement on PFS (MD=l.36;95% CI:0.29-2.43;P=0.01).No significant differences were observed in the incidences ofneutropenia (OR=1.37;95% CI:0.89-2.12),thrombocytopenia (OR=l.40;95% CI:0.83-2.39),anemia (OR=l.21;95% CI:0.62-2.38),peripheral neuropathy (OR=1.52;95% CI:0.81-2.88),increased AST/ALT (OR=l.40;95% CI:0.82-2.39) as well as fatigue (OR=1.65;95% CI:0.96-2.84) in either of the treatment groups.In conclusion,better ORR associated with chemotherapy combined with targeted therapy (both targeting EGFR and VEGF) is found in the present mcta-analysis without the cost of increased unacceptable toxicities,but regretfully not for the OS.The sub-analysis of targeting EGFR instead of VEGF obtains a superior PFS.Otherwise,there is no statistically significant difference in the overall PFS between the combination regime and chemotherapy alone.Given the paucity of favorable data,we need further studies to characterize optimal targeted agents to confirm the potential value to biliary tract cancer.