1.Study of association between the polymorphism of PINK1 gene T313M and Parkinson's disease in Xinjiang Uygurs
Journal of Clinical Neurology 2015;(2):84-86
Objective To observe the association between the polymorphism of PINK1 gene exon 4 T313M and Parkinson's disease ( PD) in Xinjiang Uygurs.Methods The genetic DNA was extracted from 175 Uygur patients with PD (PD group) and 163 Uygur healthy controls (control group).The PINK1 gene exon 4 T313M was amplified by PCR.The genotype and allele were determined by restriction enzymes enzyme technology, and then validated by sequencing analysis.Results The frequency of PINK1 gene T313M T/T genotype in PD group was 2.9%, which of C/C genotype was 97.1%;the frequency of PINK1 gene T313M T allele in PD group was 2.9%, which of C allele was 97.1%.The frequency of PINK1 gene T313M T/T genotype in control group was 1.2%, which of C/C genotype was 98.8%;the frequency of PINK1 gene T313M T allele in control group was 1.2%, which of C allele was 98.8%. The difference of the polymorphism of PINK1 gene T313M between the two groups had no statistical significance ( P>0.05).Conclusion The polymorphism of PINK1 gene exon 4 T313M has nothing to do with the genetic susceptibility of Xinjiang Uighur PD patients.
2.Evidence-based medicine teaching reform practice of clinical graduate students
Yani YAO ; Yuling WANG ; Xinling YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2015;(2):155-157
In view of the clinical graduate students' problems existing in the teaching of evidence-based medicine, such as having little knowledge of the course, lack of interest, not knowing how to retrieve, evaluate evidence and effectively use evidence, Xinjiang Medical University has car-ried on the reform in the curriculum content, teaching process, evaluation content and method of the teaching of EBM for the clinical graduate students. Practice shows that the clinical graduate students have significant improvement in objective examination average score, subjective examination average grades, total score and the students' satisfaction of the classroom teaching, and at the same time their interest in EBM courses and clinical thinking have also improved.
3.Establishment of rat models of Parkinson’s disease by unilateral two-point injection with 6-hydroxydopamine
Yuling WANG ; Hua GAO ; Xinling YANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2013;(46):8030-8035
BACKGROUND:The establishment of animal models of Parkinson’s disease plays an important role in clinical and basic experiments of Parkinson’s disease, and its stability directly affected study results. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the behavior and pathological changes of rats with Parkinson’s disease established by unilateral two-point injection with 6-hydroxydopamine.
METHODS:A total of 62 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned into experimental group (n=50) and normal group (n=12). Using stereotatic technique, 6-hydroxydopamine was injected into the right substantia nigra
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:At 2 weeks, after induction with apomorphine, left rotation speed>7 r/min was observed in only 22 rats of the experimental group. No significant difference in the number of rotation between 2 and 4 weeks was detected (P>0.05). Tyrosine hydroxylase and dopamine content significantly reduced in the model group. Results indicated that unilateral two-point injection of 6-hydroxydopamine could be used to
successful y establish rat models of Parkinson’s disease with similar behaviors and pathologies.
4.Investigation and analysis of mental health of clinicians in a hospital in Xinjiang
Yuling WANG ; Hua GAO ; Xinling YANG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2016;10(5):382-385
Objective To analyse the mental health status of doctors in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University. Methods The 673 doctors in different clinic character in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University were investigated by questionnaire and symptom checklist-90(SCL-90),and estimate the results through F-test and t-test . Results Doctors in SCL-90 in addition to interpersonal relationships(1.59±0.49, t=-1.02,P>0.05) and the rest of the factors:somatization (1.48 ± 0.55, t=2.32), force(1.75 ± 0.43, t=2.34),depress(1.67 ± 0.44,t=3.00), anxiety(1.55 ± 0.57, t=3,71), hostility(1.76±0.47,t=5.65),horrible(1.48±0.32,t=6.35),stubborn(1.65±0.39, t=4.04),insanity(1.43±0.46, t=3.39)are higher than the national norm, there is statistical difference (P<0.05). In different gender groups, in addition to the somatization and forced, female doctors other project factors were higher than male doctors, including interpersonal relationships(1.62 ± 0.37, 1.56 ± 0.41), hostility factor(1.79 ± 0.38, 1.73 ± 0.43) differences were statistically significant (t=2.15, t=2.07, P均<0.05). In different professional title ,Doctors with primary professional title in addition to the body of the rest are higher than the title doctor. Anxiety factor differences have statistical significance in different groups (F=2.73, P<0.05). In different department , Emergency department and pediatric clinicians in addition to depression, anxiety and other factors of points were higher than those of physicians and surgeons, the difference in interpersonal relationship factors have statistical significance in different groups (F=4.54, P<0.05). Conclusion The scores aboutdoctors, SCL-90 in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University in addition to interpersonal relationships, the rest of the factors are higher than the national norm ,showing that clinic doctors were in psy chological sub health state, especially in female doctors, primary professional title dortors and Emergency department and pediatric clinicians.
5.Expression of serum sHLA-G in systemic lupus erythematosus
Jin YANG ; Xinling YANG ; Shaolin ZHAO ; Wei CAO ; Huiyi WU
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2008;12(12):839-840
Objective To investigate the expression of serum sHLA-G in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and the association with the disease activity.Methods The serum concentration of sHLA-G in SLE patients and healthy controls was measured with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results Significant higher sHLA-G levels were detected in patients of SLE than control group (P<0.01),The serum concentrations of sHLA-G in active SLE patients were markedly higher than stable SLE patients (P<0.01).The expression level of sHLA-G showed positive correlations with SLE activity index (SLEDAI)(r=0.30,P=0.01).There was no correlation between sHLA-G levels and serum concentration of Anti-dsDNA,C3,C4 and Anti-ANA in SLE patients (P>0.05).Conclusion The level of serum sHLA-G is significantly increased in SLE patients.Positive correlations are observed between sHLA-G levels and SLEDAI.These data indicated that sHLA-G may play certain roles in the pathogenesis and progress in SLE.
6.Associations of apoptosis with B cell and expression of interleukin-17 in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Jin YANG ; Wenxia HU ; Shaolin ZHAO ; Xinling YANG ; Huiyi WU
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2013;17(12):815-817
Objective To investigate the relation between the apotosis of B cells in the peripheral blood (PB) and the expression of interleukin (IL)-17 in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods The proportions of apoptosis of B cells in the PB of 80 patients with RA and 80 healthy controls were measured by flow cytometry.B cells in the PB of 20 RA and 20 healthy individuals were isolated by MACS and Western blotting was used to detect the Bcl-2 and Caspase-3 protein levels.IL-17 levels were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).T-test and linear regression were used to analyze the data.Results The proportions of apoptosis of B cells in the PB of patients with RA and healthy controls were (14±6)% and (24±9)% respectively.The rate of apoptosis of B cells in patients with RA was significantly less than healthy controls (t=2.737,P=0.021).The Bcl-2 protein level of B cells in the PB of patients with RA group was significantly higher than that of control group (26±10,12±6,P<0.01).Conversely,the Caspase-3 protein level of B cells in the PB of patients with RA group was significantly lower than that of the control group (16±7,31±12,P<0.01).ELISA detected elevated level of serum IL-17 in the patients with RA as compared with controls [(69±19),(27±10) pg/ml,t=4.631,P=0.014].There was a negative correlation between the level of IL-17 and apoptosis of B cells in patients with RA (r=0.36,P<0.01).Conclusion The elevated bcl-2 and reduced caspase-3 of B cells in patients with RA further proves there is abnormal apoptosis of B cells in RA patients.There is negative correlation between the expression of IL-17 and apoptosis of B cells in patients with RA and IL-17 can inhibit B cell apoptosis.
7.The expression of helper T cells 17/regulatory T cells balance associated factors in rheumatoid arthritis patients and their correlation with serum midkine
Wenxia HU ; Jin YANG ; Xinling YANG ; Shaolin ZHAO ; Huiyi WU
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2016;20(4):224-228
Objective To investigate the expression of helper T cells (Th)17/regulatory T cells (Treg) balance associated factors in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and their correlation with serum midkine (MK).Methods A total of 60 RA patients were divided into active RA patients (n=32) and inactive RA patients group (n=28).MK level in sera was detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in 60 patients with RA and 30 healthy controls (HCs).The fraction of CD4+CD25+FOXP3+ Treg cells and IL-17+CD4+ Th17 cells in RA patients and healthy controls were determined by flow cytometry (FCM), and the expreasion of Foxp3, RORγt, Signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) 3 and STAT5 mRNA were detected with real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR).Results were evaluated using ANOVA followed by q tests for comparisons of Th17 population between active RA patients, inactive RA patients and HCs, t test was used for comparing of Foxp3, RORγt, STAT3, STAT5 mRNA between RA group and HCs.The correlations between serum MK concentration and peripheral Treg cells, Th17 cells, Foxp3, RORγt, STAT3, STAT5 mRNA were analyzed by Pearson's correlation analysis.Results The percentages of Treg cells from active RA patients, inactive RA patients and HCs were significantly different (F=129.6, P<0.01), the percentages of Treg cells of active RA patients [(1.41±1.05)%] were lower than that of the inactive RA patients [(3.6±1.6)%;q =7.92, P<0.05] and healthy group [(7.7±1.7)%;q=22.45, P<0.05], and there was significant difference between healthy group and inactive RA group (q=14.53, P<0.05).The percentages of Th17 cells of the three groups were also significantly different (F=36.3, P<0.01),the percentage of Th17 cells of active RA patients [(1.84±1.01)%] was significantly higher than that of inactive RA patients [(0.71±0.28)%;q=9.59, P<0.05] and healthy group (0.53±0.16)% [(P<0.05;q=1 1.10, P<0.05], there was no significant difference between the inactive RA group and healthy group (q=1.51, P>0.05).The expression of RORγt and STAT3 mRNA in RA patients was higher than that of healthy controls (t=5.84, P<0.01;t=4.52, P<0.01).The expression of Foxp3 and STAT5 mRNA in RA patients were lower than healthy controls (t=6.01, P<0.01;t=2.18, P<0.05).Serum MK values were correlated with STAT5 (r=-0.55, P<0.01), but not with Foxp3, RORγt, STAT3 mRNA or the percentage of Treg/Th17 cells.Conclusion Serum MK expression and the percentage of Th17 cells increase, while the percentage of Treg cells decrease in RA patients.Serum MK values are negatively correlated with STAT5 mRNA which is associated with Th17/Treg balance.This may be important in the pathogenesis of RA.
8.Relationship of serum levels of homocysteine,cystain-C and serum uric acid with carotid atherosclerosis in H-type hypertension patients
Ting XIE ; Xueshu HE ; Xiheng YANG ; Rixin DAI ; Xinling MO
Tianjin Medical Journal 2015;(6):620-623
Objective To investigate the relationship of serum levels of homocysteine, cystain C and uric acid with ca?rotid atherosclerosis in H-type hypertension patients. Methods A total of 132 H-type hypertension patients were collected to be studied. Their carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) was measured by Doppler ultrasonography. And according to the result of carotid artery atherosclerosis, all patients were divided into normal cIMT group (n=40),thickened cIMT group (n=43) and plague formation group (n=49). Their serum Hcy, Cyst-C, UA, blood glucose, blood lipid, blood urea nitrogen and se?rum creatinine were compared among three group and their relationship with cIMT were analyzed. Logistic regression was used to screen risk factors for carotid atherosclerosis. Results There was no significant difference in serum levels of blood glucose,blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, serum creatinine (Scr), triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low density lipppro?tein cholesterol (LDL-c) among these three groups (P>0.05). The level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL-c) in thickened cIMT group was higher than that in plague formation group, and lower than normal cIMT group, while both serum levels of Cyst-c and UA were lower in thickened cIMT group than those in plague formation group but higher than those in normal cIMT group (P<0.05). In addition, serum level of Hcy in normal cIMT group was higher than that in thickened cIMT group and plague formation group. The cIMT grade was positively correlated with serum levels of Hcy, Cyst-C and UA (r=0.26, 0.30, 0.23, P<0.05), but was negative correlated with HDL-c(r=-0.38, P<0.05). Further more, Logistic regression analy?sis showed that Hcy,Cyst-C and UA were independent risk factors for cIMT. Conclusion Serum levels of Hcy, Cyst-C and UA are closely related to the cIMT,which indicates that they are independent risk factors of cIMT and may be used as mark?ers in judging the developments and preventions of arteriosclerosis.
9.Determination of urinary protein with poncesu S by resonance light scattering method
Xinling YANG ; Enbo WANG ; Xia LIU ; Huiyi WU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science 2006;0(03):-
Objective To establish a rapid and sensitive method for detection of urinary protein.Methods In B-R buffer solution with pH 4.2,the signals of resonance light scattering by Poncesu S (PS) combined with protein in ?ex=?em=306nm were detected.Results There was a linear relation between the scattering signals of resonance light,and the protein concentration ranged from 0 to-1500 mg/l. The regression equation was ?I=2.24c-0.41,r=0.999 and the detection limit was 1.48 mg/l. The average recovery was 102.8% and the between-and within-subject coefficients of variation were 2.09% and 5.40% respectively.No significant difference was found compared with the method of PS.Conclusion The established method in this study is a simple,rapid and high sensitive method for determination of urinary protein.
10.Efficacy of Capparis Spinosa extracts in the treatment of scleroderma:an experimental study in animal models
Xinling MI ; Fan LI ; Yan HUI ; Wei HUA ; Kejian YANG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2008;41(7):469-472
Objective To observe the effect of ethanol extract and ethyl acetate extract of Capparis Spinosa on the thickness of dermis,synthesis of collagen type Ⅰ,type Ⅲ,and expression of transforming growth factor-β1 in mouse models of scleroderma.Methods Mouse models of scleroderma were established through local injection of bleomycin on the back once a day for 4 weeks.After confirmation of model establishment,72 mouse models were equally and randomly divided into three groups.Two groups received topical treatment with ethanol extract of Capparis Spinosa and ethyl acetate extract of Capparis Spinosa,respectively,no treatment was given to the rest of the control group.After 2-,4-,6-week treatment,8 mice were sacrificed and tissue samples were obtained from the back,and subiected to the measurement of dermal thickness by HE staining,as well as to the analysis of expression of collagen type Ⅰ,collagen type Ⅲ and transforming growth factor-β1 by immunohistochemical staining.Results On week 2,4,6,the thickness of dermis was 23.22,24.94,19.97 μm respectively in mice treated with ethanol extract of Capparis Spinosa,27.66.26.15,22.13 μm respectively in those treated with ethyl acetate extract of Capparis Spinosa.Compared with the mouse models without treatment,the thickness of dermis significantly decreased(F=12.99,P<0.01),the expression of collagen type Ⅰ(F=7.47,P<0.01)and transforming growth factor-β1(F=11.76,P<0.01)were also inhibited in those receiving treatment.However,the expression of collagen type Ⅲ was not affected obviously by the treatment.Conclusion The ethanol extract and ethyl acetate extract of Capparis Spinosa have the effect against skin fibrosis.