1.Cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor P27, P21 expressions in human corneal epithelium
Ming-Chang, ZHANG ; Hong-Xu, ZHANG
International Eye Science 2006;6(4):745-747
AIM: To investigate the expressions of the cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor (CKI) in human corneal epithelium.METHODS: The expressions of CKI, P27, P21 and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) were tested in different regions of corneal epithelium by SP immunohistochemistry.RESULTS: Limbal basal cells stained positively for PCNA while central corneal epithelium cells stained negatively for PCNA, their difference was statistically significant (P<0.01).Positive staining for P27 and P21 were observed in central epithelium, but there was no positive staining in limbal epithelium. Their difference were also statistically significant (P<0.01).CONCLUSION: The different expressions of CKI P27, P21and PCNA in different corneal epithelial regions suggest that in limbal basal layer there are a group of cells that have higher proliferative capacity staying in G1 status, namely stem cell.
2.Genotypes and antimicrobial susceptibility of Rhizobium radiobacter isola-ted from pediatric patients with bacteremia
Yongjie CHANG ; Huadong XU ; Hongwei XU ; Yan XU ; Zhen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2015;(1):10-15
Objective To investigate genotypes and antimicrobial susceptibility of Rhizobium radiobacter (R.radiobact-er)isolated from pediatric patients with bacteremia.Methods R.radiobacter strains from blood cultures of pediatric pa-tients with bacteremia from February 2013 through February 2014 were collected.16S rDNA fragment was amplified by polymerase chain reaction(PCR),bacterial genotypes were identified by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE),antimi-crobial susceptibility testing were performed by Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method.Results 13 isolates of R.radiobacter were isolated from 12 children with positive blood culture,which including 3 genotypes,the homology of 16S rDNA fragment and R.radiobacter IFM 10623 was up to 99%.According to CLSI 2003 standard,these 13 R.radiobacter were resistant to ceftazidime,piperacillin,ticarcillin,piperacillin/tazobactam,ticarcillin/clavulanic acid,aztreo-nam and polymyxin B,but sensitive to cefepime,doripenem,imipenem,meropenem,tobramycin,netilmicin,cip-rofloxacin,levofloxacin,and norfloxacin.In addition,cefotaxime and ceftriaxone showed larger inhibition zone. Conclusion Therapy of R.radiobacter infection should be based on antimicrobial susceptibility testing results;cefo-taxime and ceftriaxone are better selection for the therapy of R.radiobacter infection in pediatric patients.
3.Experimental research of tissue-engineerring artificial bone in treating bone defect
Jianxin ZHANG ; Zhanwang XU ; Feng CHANG
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(16):-
[Objective]To investigate the efficacy of tissue-engineerring artificial bone in treating rabbit bone defect.[Method]Rabbit bone marrow stromal cell were separated for cell culture,and subculture was done to increase the number of bone marrow stromal cell.A combined grafting material was made of bone marrow stromal cell and bioglass.The mixture,ilium and bioglass were used respectively to repair segment defects created in the radius of rabbits.The repair capability was assessed by figuration,radiography,histochemistry stains,scanning electron microscopy and biomechanical analysis at 12 weeks after operation.[Result]The amount of new bone formation with tissue-engineering artificial bone was more than that of other 3 groups.At 12 weeks the defect was bridged with the appearance of marrow cavities,but the bony healing was not found in the blank controls,which were repaired by fibrous tissue.After 12 weeks,the new bone formation in the group of the combined bone marrow stromal cells and bioglass showed the best performance.There was significant difference between groups.[Conclusion]Bone marrow stromal cell is a kind of good bony stem cell.The mechanism of osteogenesis may attribute to both intramembranous and endochondral ossification.The tissue engineering structuring bone marrow stromal cell is a promising method to repair bone defects.
4.Effect of chronic stress on expression of uncoupling protein 4 and Bcl-2 protein of rat hippocampal mitochondria
Geng CHANG ; Jing XU ; Wendi ZHANG ; Zhen MU ; Yi CHANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2014;23(2):101-103
Objective To investigate the effect of chronic stress on the expression of uncoupling protein 4 (UCP4) and Bcl-2 protein in hippocampal neurons of rat depression model.Methods Rat depression models were established by chronic unpredicted mild stress.All rats were randomly assigned to 2 groups:control group and model group.Flow cytometry was applied to detect the apoptosis rate and mitochondrial membrane potential.The level of LDH was measured by enzymes labelling instrument.The number of neurons was measured by immunohistochemistry.The expression of UCP4 and Bcl-2 protein was measured by Western blotting.Results After chronic stress,the apoptosis rate((4.35±0.19) %)and LDH activity ((445.50±91.70) U/mg) in hippocampal tissue in the model group was significantly higher than the control group((0.34±0.06) %,(167.20±63.40)U/mg).Compared to control group,the number of hippocampal neurons ((72.50±4.25) vs (45.30±2.54)) and the mitochon drial membrane potential decreased in the model group.The expressions of UCP4 and Bcl-2 protein in hippocampal tissue were significantly lower than the control group.Conclusion Chronic unpredicted mild stress can lead to apoptosis in rat hippocampal neurons,which is related with decline of mitochondrial membrane potential and low expression of UCP4 and Bcl-2 protein.
5.In vitro study on specific immunity against prostate cancer induced by dendritic cells derived from fetal organs
Shumin ZHANG ; Xiaoguang ZHANG ; Jiwu CHANG ; Yong XU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2001;0(10):-
Objective To explore the effects of specific T-cell immunity against prostate cancer(PC) cells induced by dendritic cells(DCs) derived from fetal organs.Methods Mononuclear cells(MNCs) were obtained from the fetal bone marrow and liver.Then MNCs were cultured in medium with induction of rhGM-CSF,rhIL-4 and rhTNF-?to get DCs.Lysates of DU145 containing HSP-peptide complex were prepared by 50%-70%(NH4)2SO4 saturation.T lymphocytes from fetal spleen were co-cultured with DC loading DU145 antigen for 72 h,whereby CTL was obtained.The cytotoxicity of CTL against DU145,PC3 and EJ was detected by MTT assay.Results Mature DCs were induced from fetal organs,which expressed CD1a,CD_(86),HLA-DR and CD_(83) at high levels.DC stimulated with tumor lysates transformed T cells to specific CD~+_8 CTL.Phenotype of CD~+_8 cell was(14.09?(2.46))% before transformation,and(62.76?2.64)% after transformation,respectively(P
6.Association of DAZL A260G and A386G polymorphisms with oligozoospermia- or azoospermia-induced male infertility: A meta-analysis.
Xiao-yan CHEN ; Ping CHEN ; Chang XU ; Xin-hua ZHANG
National Journal of Andrology 2015;21(4):345-356
OBJECTIVETo investigate the association of A260G and A386G polymorphisms of the DAZL gene with male infertility caused by oligozoospermia or azoospermia.
METHODSWe searched the PubMed, Science Direct, Wiley Online Library, CNKI, VIP, and CDDB databases up to November 30, 2013 for case-control studies evaluating the relationship of SNP260 and SNP386 polymorphisms of the DAZL gene with male infertility, and meanwhile conducted manual sourcing of the references in the identified studies and relevant articles. Two reviewers independently screened the title, abstract and keywords of each article retrieved. The StataSE12. 0 software was used for meta-analysis and other statistical analyses.
RESULTSTotally, 13 case-control studies were included (10 about A260G and 11 about A386G), involving 2 715 infertile patients (2 500 with oligozoospermia or azoospermia) and 1 835 normozoospermic men. DAZL A260G showed no statistical significance in the allele, dominant, recessive, co-dominant, or super-dominant gene model (P >0. 05). DAZL A386G exhibited a strong correlation with oligozoospermia or azoospermia in Asians in the allele gene model (OR = 0. 15, 95% CI 0.07 -0.34, P <0.05), dominant gene model (OR =0. 16, 95% CI 0.07 - 0. 35, P <0.05), co-dominant gene model (AA/AG) (OR = 0. 15, 95% CI 0. 06 - 0. 33, P < 0. 05), and super-dominant gene model (OR = 0. 15 (95% CI 0.06 - 0.33, P <0.05) , and so did it in Chinese in the four gene models ( OR = 0. 11, 95% CI 0.04 - 0. 28, P <0.05; OR =0. 11, 95% CI 0.04 - 0.28, P<0.05; OR = 0.09, 95% CI 0.03 - 0.26, P<0.05; OR = 0.09, 95% CI 0.03 - 0.26, P< 0.05).
CONCLUSIONOur study manifested that the DAZL polymorphism A386G, but not A260G, was correlated with reduced sper- matogenesis or sperm count specifically in Chinese males. More high-quality trials are required for a deeper insight into the exact relationship of DAZL A260G and A386G polymorphisms with oligozoospermia- or azoospermia-induced male infertility.
Alleles ; Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; Azoospermia ; genetics ; Case-Control Studies ; Humans ; Infertility, Male ; genetics ; Male ; Oligospermia ; genetics ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; RNA-Binding Proteins ; genetics ; Spermatozoa
7.The changes of serum bilirubin level in elderly patients with acute cerebral infarction and its significance
Ying XING ; Xu ZHANG ; Chundi CHANG ; Fei LI ; Jiajun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2014;33(2):126-128
Objective To investigate the changes of serum bilirubin level in elderly patients with acute cerebral infarction and its significance.Methods 164 hospitalized elderly patients,who suffered from acute cerebral infarction within 1 week after onset,were divided into 2 groups according to age:group A aged over 60 years(n=85) and group B aged 40-60 years(n=79),and 66 healthy subjects aged over 40 years were collected as controls(group C).Serum bilirubin levels in all subjects were determined.The ratio of pulse pressure over mean arterial pressure(PP/MAP) in group A and B was calculated.Nerve function scores in the three groups were detected before and after 2 weeks of treatment.Meanwhile,the data of risk factors including blood glucose,blood pressure,blood lipids,smoking and drinking in group A and B were collected.Results Compared with group C,serum total,direct,indirect bilirubin levels were increased in group A and B(both P<0.01),and the change was smaller in group A than in group B(P<0.05).The nerve function scores was lower in group A than in group B before and after treatment [(35.2±12.6) vs.(44.3±7.9),(40.7±9.1) vs.(51.3± 4.1),t=5.58,9.73,both P<0.01],but PP/MAP and the numbers of risk factors were higher in group A than in group B [(0.46±0.06) vs.(0.38±0.06),93.01 vs.71.20,both P<0.01].There were no significant correlations of serum total,direct and indirect bilirubin levels with nerve function scores in group A or B(all P>0.05).Conclusions Serum bilirubin level is increased in patients with acute cerebral infarction,but the endogenous antioxidant capacity is decreased because of aging,multiple risk factors and more serious atherosclerosis in elderly patients,and the increment of bilirubin level is relatively smaller in acute cerebral ischemia,leading to the reduced protective effect against stress.Serum bilirubin level may influence the prognosis in patients with acute cerebral infarction.
8.Discussion on ethical issues in experimental rats of fentanyl combined with midazolam in anesthesia
Chengdong JI ; Xuhui ZOU ; Ming ZHU ; Chang XU ; Kan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2014;27(1):5-8
Objective To analyze the mechanism of fentanyl combines midazolam,by comparison with some of the commonly used anesthetic method to determine in the ethical advantages of anesthesia.Methods 45 rats were randomly divided into three groups,Group A:1% anesthetized by intraperitoneal injection of sodium pentobarbital 40 mg/kg; Group B:5 % ketamine 120 mg/kg intraperitoneal injection; Group C:midazolam 5 mg/kg + fentanyl 0.05 mg/kg Last intravenous anesthesia.Observe the effects of anesthesia.Results The rats which are used of fentanyl conbines midazolam anesthesia,the onset of anesthesia time:0.02 ± 0.03 min,maintenance of anesthesia time:89.73 ± 22.59 min,the the narcotic operation time:1.51 ± 0.30 min,the success of anesthesia cases:15 cases.Conclusions Fentanyl combines midazolam compared with the currently used method of anesthesia,the advantages of the more prominent,it has significant improvement and protection about the security,utilization and recovery ethics in experimental rats.
9.The relationship between ECG evolution and cardiac function of patients with acute myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention
Yun ZHANG ; Wenzhu HUANG ; Ruimin XU ; Chang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2012;19(19):2881-2883
Objective To explore the relationship between ST-segment level,T-wave early inversion and patients' left ventricular function,prognosis specifically for ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction patients,which underwent emergency PCI.Methods 62 patients (M:40,F:22 ) with acute myocardial infarction were randomly divided into groups as follows:according to whether one hour ST segment's changes more than 50% after PCI,they were divided into group A and B:group A (PCI after one hour ST segment ≥50% ),group B (PCI ST segment after one hour <50% ).According to whether 24-hour T wave inversion after PCI,they were divided into group C and D:group C (24-hour T-wave inversion),group D (24 hours without T wave inversion).After six months,the different LVEF betweeen group A and B,C and D was observed.Results Of group A and group C,after 6 months,the left ventricular function recovery was better than that of group B and group D ( P < 0.05 ).Conclusion The analysis of ST segment and T wave are simple,practical and effective methods to predict myocardial reperfusion,especially for PCI therapy in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
10.Clinical efficacy of Traditional Chinese and Western medicine in treatment of 60 cases with angina pectoris
Jiyan XU ; Xiuwu CHANG ; Ruifeng DING ; Lijuan ZHANG ; Rui CHEN
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2014;(3):111-113
Objective To explore the clinical effect of traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine in treatment of patients with angina pectoris. Methods 120 cases with angina pectoris admitted in the Fourth Hospital of Baotou City from May 2012 to August 2013 were randomly divided into treatment group (n=60)and control group (n=60). All patients were given secondary prevention of coronary heart disease,and besides this, treatment group were added nitrates medications and traditional Chinese medicine treatment,while control group were only given nitrates medications.The treatment course was 14 days. The efficacy of angina pectoris,nitroglycerin loss rate and electrocardiogram efficacy were compared and the safety were evaluated between two groups. Results The efficacy of angina pectoris in treatment group was 90.00%,while control group was 71.67%,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05 ). ECG efficiency in treatment group was 68.33%,while control group was 48.33%,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05 ). The reduction of nitroglycerin was 86.67%,while control group was 61.67%,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). In addition,there were no adverse reaction in two groups. Conclusion Compared with nitrates medications,combined Chinese and Western medicine in treatment of patients with angina pectoris on basis of secondary prevention of coronary heart disease has better therapeutically effective rate.