1.Analysis of pathogenic characteristics of NGU in visitors to STD clinics
Li WANG ; Jintao WANG ; Huiqing YANG
Chinese Journal of AIDS & STD 2006;0(01):-
Objective To analyze the pathogenic characteristics of Chlamydia,Mycoplsma,Neisseria gonorrhoeae,Trichomonas,Candida and Herpes simplex virus in patients with urogenital infections and study the relevant influential factors.Methods Genital secretions of the patients who were suspicious of non gonococcal urethritis(NGU)were collected as samples to detect and cultivated Chlamydia trachomatis(Ct),Ureaplasma urealyticum(Uu),Mhominis(Mh),Neisseria gonorrhoeae(Ng),Candida(Cd),Trichomonies and the type 2 Herpes virus.At the same time,surveys with structured questionnaire were conducted.Results In the 977 detected patients,the rate of positive expression of Ct was 33.67%(329/977),Uu-16.1%(156/977),Mh-7.36%(72/977),N-2.56%(25/977),Cd-4.7%(46/977),Tv-2.87%(28/977),and HBS-2-0.72%(7/977).The rate of co-infections of two or more pathogens(mainly between Ct,Uu,Ng ang Cd)was 10.03(98/977).About 25.85% of the patients in the positive Ct and Uu group were infected without symptom.90% of NGU patients were sex active,aged 18~49 years and most of infections occurred in age group of 30~39 years.Positive rate of Ct,Uu and Cd was higher in females than in males.The infection rate due to ex-marital sexual contact was 65.30% among all the NGU patients.Conclusions(1)The Ct,Uu,Ng and Cd have a higher positive detection rate in the NGU patients in the STD clinic.(2)Co-infection with two or more pathogens are common in the NGU patients.(3)We should pay more attention to the patients with no symptoms.(4)Epidemics and transmission of NGU is largely related with a number of risk factors.
2.Neuropeptide trefoil factor 3 increases reward effects of cocaine in rats
Xi YIN ; Jintao YANG ; Jiechao WANG ; Haishui SHI
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2014;23(12):1057-1060
Objective To investigate the role of neuropeptide trefoil factor 3 (TFF3) in cocaine reward responses and the underlying mechanism.Methods Fifty SD rats were divided into 6 groups including Control group,Cocaine group,Cocaine + TFF3 (0.01 mg/kg) group,cocaine + TFF3 (0.1 mg/kg) group,cocaine + TFF3 (0.5 mg/kg) group and TFF3 (0.1 mg/kg) group,ip,n=7 ~ 9),and were treated with TFF3 / saline (ip),30 min later,rats were injected with cocaine (10 mg/kg ip) followed by 1 h hypedocomotion test.Immediately after behavioral test,rats (n=4~6) were decapitated and tissues of nucleus accumbens (NAc) were isolated and prepared for neurotransmitters analysis by HPLC; Another twenty one rats were divided into control and TFF3-treatment group,and the rats were trained with a modified 2-day cocaine CPP conditioning procedure.During cocaine CPP conditioning process,saline or TFF3 (0.1 mg/kg ip) was injected 30 min prior to cocaine injection (5 mg/kg ip).Results Systemic administration of TFF3 (0.1 mg/kg,ip) significantly increased the cocaine-induced locomotor activity (Total distance in 1 hour were (180±41) cm,(359±53) cm,(590±75) cm,(153±27) cm for Control,Vehicle + Cocaine,TFF3+Cocaine and TFF3+Vehicle groups respectively) and augmented cocaine rewarding effects in CPP(Post-training CPP score were (98± 18) s,(187±24) s for Vehicle + Cocaine,TFF3+Cocaine groups respectively).TFF3 (0.1 mg/kg ip) administration increased the dopamine concentration in the NAc induced by cocaine injection ((0.65±0.1) ng/ml,(1.24±0.14) ng/ml,(1.75±0.23) ng/ml,(0.74±0.21) ng/ml for Control,Cocaine,TFF3 + Cocaine and TFF3 + Vehicle groups respectively).Conclusion TFF3 is involved in regulation of behavioral response to cocaine,which is associated with the increasing of dopamine in the NAc.
3.Effects of cyclooxygenase-2 and its specific inhibitor NS-398 on the growth and invasion ability of urothelial carcinoma cell line EJ
Guoping LI ; Tian YANG ; Jintao LI ; Jin YU ; Jun YAN ;
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(11):-
Objective To study the function of cyclooxygenase 2(COX 2) and its specific inhibitor NS 398 on the cell growth and invasion ability of urothelial carcinoma cell line EJ. Methods The cox 2 cDNA was transfected into the urothelial carcinoma cell line EJ and a cell line EJ COX 2 which highly expressed cox 2 gene permanently was gained. The cell growth rate before and after transfection was observed. Then at various concentrations of NS 398, the invasion ability was detected by Boyden Chamber and expression levels of uPA by RT PCR and Western blot. Results The EJ COX 2 cell line grew more rapidly and had a stronger invasion ability than EJ and its uPA expression increased significantly. NS 398 could dose dependently inhibit the expressions of COX 2 and uPA and the invasiveness of EJ COX 2 cell. Conclusion COX 2 can stimulate the growth of urothelial cell line EJ and promote its invasion ability by stimulating the expression of uPA.
4.Detection of ESBLs Produced by E. coli in Urinary Tract and Monitoring of Drug Resistance of ESBLs-producing E.coli
Weichan FU ; Dejun ZHAO ; Baojia WANG ; Jinjin YANG ; Jintao YANG ; Yujiang REN
China Pharmacy 1991;0(05):-
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the condition of ESBLs produced by E.coli isolated from urinary tract and the drug resistance of ESBLs-producing E.coli.METHODS:The identification of bacteria was performed using ATB-Expression analysator(France);the susceptibility test was performed using K-B method,and ESBLs were detected using disc diffusion confirmatory test.RESULTS:The detection rate of ESBLs-producing E.coli was 31.8%.All(100%)of the 107 strains of ESBLs-producing E.coli were sensitive to imipenem,however,in which different degree of resistance to other antibiotics was noted.The resistance rate was significantly higher in ESBLs-producing strains than in non-ESBLs-producing strains.CON-CLUSION:In view of the high antibiotic resistance of ESBLs-producing E.coli,great importance should be attached to the detection of the ESBLs.Antibiotics should be used rationally based on the results of susceptibility test.
5.Effect of melstonin on isofurane snesthesis-induced cognitive dysfunction in sged rsts
Shiyong LI ; Liu YANG ; Yelin CHEN ; Yilin ZHAO ; Jintao WANG ; Ailin LUO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;32(5):551-554
Objective To investigate the effect of melatonin on isoflurane anesthesia-induced cognitive dysfunction in aged rats.Methods Seventy-five male SD rats,aged 18-20 months,weighing 350-400 g,were randomly assigned into 5 groups(n =15 each):control group(group C),1.5% isoflurane group(group Ⅰ),melatonin 5 mg/kg group(group M1),melatonin 10 mg/kg group(group M2)and melatonin 20 mg/kg group(group M3).Group G inhaled a gas mixture of oxygen and air for4 h and group 1 inhsled 1.5% isoflurane for4 h.Melatonin 5,10 and 20 mg/kg(in normal saline containing 1% DMSO)were injected intrsperitoneally at 15 min before anesthesia and 3 h after the beginning of anesthesia in groups M1,M2 and M3 respectively,and then the animals inhaled 1.5% isoflurane for 4 h.At the end of anesthesia,5 rats in each group were chosen and blood samples were taken to perform arterial blood gas analysis and to detect the blood glucose level and expression of phosphorylated Tau(p-Tau)protein in hippocampus.Ten rats in each group were chosen at 14 d after the end of anesthesia and Morris water maze was performed 3 times a day for 5 consecutive days to assess the cognitive function.Then the animals were sacrificed and hippocampi were removed for detection of p-Tau expression by Western blot.Results There were no significant differences in the parameters of arterial blood gas analysis and blood glucose level among the 5 groups(P > 0.05).Compared with group C,the escape latency at 3-5 d was significantly prolonged,the probe time was significantly shortened,and the expression of p-Tau protein was up-regulated in groups I and M1(P <0.05),and no significant change was found in the indexes mentioned above in groups M2 and M3 (P >0.05).Compared with groups 1 and M1,the escape latency at 2-5 d was significantly shortened,the probe lime was significantly prolonged,and the expression of p-Tau protein was down-regulated in groups M2 and M3 (P < 0.05).There were no significant differences in the indexes mentioned above between groups I and M1,and between groups M2 and M3(P > 0.05).Conclusion Melatonin(10 and 20 mg/kg)can improve isoflurane anesthesia-induced cognitive dysfunclion in aged rats,which nay be related to inhibition of hyperphosphorylation of Tau protein in hippocampus.
6.Clinical evaluation of in-plane ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block using laterally intercostal approach
Ting XU ; Min LI ; Yang TIAN ; Jintao SONG ; Cheng NI ; Xiangyang GUO
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2017;49(1):148-152
Objective:To evaluate the feasibility and success rate of in-plane ultrasound-guided paravertebral block using laterally intercostal approach.Methods:In the study,27 patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery were selected to do paravertebral block preoperatively.The fifth intercostal space was scanned by ultrasound probe which was placed along the long axis of the rib and 8 cm lateral to the midline of the spine.The needle was advanced in increments aiming at the space between the internal and innermost intercostal muscles.Once the space between the muscles was achieved,20 mL of 0.5% (mass fraction) ropivacaine was injected and a catheter was inserted.Whether the tip of catheter was in right place was evaluated by ultrasound image.The block dermatomes of cold sensation were recorded 10,20 and 30 min after the bolus drug was given.Then 0.2% ropivacaine was infused with 6 mL/h via the catheter by an analgesia pump postoperatively.The block dermatomes of cold sensation and pain score were recorded 1,6,24 and 48 h postoperatively.Results:The first attempt success rate of catheteration was 81.48 % (22/27);the tips of catheter were proved in right places after the second or third attempt in 5 patients.The median numbers of the block dermatomes 10,20 and 30 min after the bolus drug was given were 2,3,4;the median numbers of block dermatomes were 5,5,5,4,and of pain score were 1,1,2,2 at 1,6,24,48 h postoperatively;no case of bilateral block,pneumothorax or vessel puncture occurred.Conclusion:Thoracic paravertebral block using laterally intercostal approach is feasible,which has high success rate of block and low rate of complications.
7.A Dual-signal Amplification Method for DNA Detection Based on Exonuclease Ⅲ and Fluorescence Quenching Ability of MoS2 Nanosheet
Yufei LIU ; Jintao XUE ; Huijuan YAN ; Lijuan YANG ; Wei LIU ; Xiangde SUN
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2017;45(3):303-308
A highly sensitive and selective DNA biosensor is described based on the fluorescence quenching ability of MoS2 nanosheet and exonucleaseⅢ( ExoⅢ) assisted dual-signal amplification. In this sensor, the fluorescence probes ( HP1 and HP2 ) cannot be degraded by Exo Ⅲdue to the 3 '-termini protrusion and thus are adsorbed on the surface of MoS2 nanosheets, which will result in the quenching of MoS2 nanosheets toward the probes and induce a low fluorescent signal. The presence of the target DNA leads to the desorption of probes on the surface of MoS2 nanosheets due to the hybridization toward probes, generating many fluorescent fragments by Exo Ⅲdigestion and inducing dual-signal amplification. This method can improve the sensitivity and detection limit compared with single amplification method, and shows excellent selectivity in the discrimination of single base mismatched targets. On the basis of the significantly high sensitivity, the developed biosensor can be potentially extended to detect various DNA targets with excellent sequence selectivity.
8.Influence of mild hyperuricemia on the function of glomerular endothelial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells in rats
Xiyan LIAN ; Shenghua HUANG ; Jintao ZHAO ; Jiang LI ; Guimei YANG ; Zhiwei YUAN ; Yunjuan LIAO
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2012;28(3):207-211
Objective To discuss whether mild hyperuricemia can lead to kidney damage and the protection of decreased uric acid,through observing that hyperuricemia did damage to glomerulus endothelial function and cell proliferation of vascular smooth muscle in rats. Methods Fifty-four male SD rats were divided into four groups,the control group,model group (Oxonate),allopurinol group and Oxonate+allopurinol group.Rats were administered on a low sodium diet and their systolic blood pressure (SBP) were measured each 10 days.ELISA was used to detect rat plasma markers of endothelial function damage [nitric oxide (NO),type-1 plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-1),endothelin 1 (ET-1)] and cell proliferation of vascular smooth muscle[plateletderived growth factor (PDGF),cycloxygenase 2 (COX2),monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1)],and the markers of inflammatory reaction[interleukin-18 (IL-18),tumor necrosis factor α(TNF-α)].PDGF and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) levels of rats were detected by immunohistochemical method.Renal tissue pathology of rats was observed. Results Compared to the control group,the plasmic concentration of COX2,ET-1,IL-18,PAI-1,PDGF,TNF-o,MCP-1 increased,and NO decreased significantly in rats of model group (all P<0.05),expression of NOS significantly reduced and PDGF increased (all P<0.05).Under light microscope,vascular wall thickening,intimal proliferation and lumen slight stricture without uric acid crystals in renal tissue were found in model group,which were obviously improved by using allopurinol. Conclusion Mild hyperuricemia can do damage to endothelial function of glomerulus and lead to vascular cell proliferation,which can be improved through decreasing uric acid.
9.The expression and significance of interleukin-17 and the infiltrating eosinophils in nasal polyps and nasal mucous of allergic rhinitis
Luo BA ; Jintao DU ; Yafeng LIU ; Tingting SHANG ; Fengling YANG ; Pian BIAN
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2010;(2):53-56
Objective:To observe the expression of interleukin-17 and the infiltration of eosinophilic cells in nasal polyps and allergic rhinitis, and investigate the roles of IL-17 and eosinophils in the etiology of nasal polyps and allergic rhinitis.Method:A study was conducted on 21 patients of nasal polyps, 18 ones of allergic rhinitis and 12 normal individuals. Immunohistochemical stain with the rabbit monoclonal antibodies of IL-17 was carried out.The eosinophilic cells infiltrated in different tissues were stained with HE, then counted under high power filed.The data was analyzed with ANOVA of SPSS12.0 software.Result:Many IL-17 stained cells were found in the samples of nasal polyps and allergic rhinitis, which were significantly higher than those in normal individuals(P<0.05). Positive cell number in tissues of allergic rhinitis was similar to that in nasal polyps, but higher than in normal individuals. As for HE staining, there was no significant deviation of numbers of eosinophilic cell in tissue between allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps,while which differed from the normal ones(P<0.05).Conclusions:①IL-17 is a newly cytokine which expressed in mucosa of allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps tissue. It indicates the degree of immunological reaction and inflammatory reaction, and can be used as an index to research the mechanism of nasal polyps as well as allergic rhinitis.②The eosinophilic cells count was correlated with the amount of IL-17 positive cells in nasal ployps and with allergic rhinitis correlation coefficients were R=0.606(P<0.01)and R=0.446(P<0.05) respectively . It seems that eosinophils, which are regulated by IL-17, play an important roles in the development of nasal polyps and allergic rhinitis.
10.Expressions of gene Fmr1 in rat cortex, hippocampus and thalamus areas after the rapid eyes movement sleep deprivation
Guimin FAN ; Dongmei WU ; Peijun WANG ; Hui XIONG ; Yingfeng YANG ; Hongru FAN ; Jintao WANG
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2014;(3):328-332
Objective To investigate the expression of gene Fmr1 in rats cortex, hippocampus and hypothalamus areas after the rapid eyes movement ( REM ) sleep deprivation .Methods Using the modified multiple platform method (MMPM), 126 rats were randomly and averagely divided into three groups , the normal control group ( CC), the environmental control group (TC) and the sleep deprivation group (SD).Each group was detected on day 1, day 2, day 3, day 5, day 7, and day 9, and the sample tissues were extracted from 7 rats at each time point.Immunohistochemistry and RT-PCR were operated to analysis the expression of gene Fmr 1.Results The expressions of gene Fmr1 were increased gradually in the cortex and thalamus of the SD group after 3 days ( P <0.05 ) , and the expressions in the CC and TC groups had no significant difference (P >0.05).The expressions of gene Fmr1 were decreased gradually in hippocampus for SD after 3 days ( P <0.05 ) , and that in the CC and TC groups had no significant difference ( P >0.05 ) . Conclusion The expressions of gene Fmr 1 were increased gradually in the cortex and thalamus but decreased in the hippocampus in the SD group after 3 days.