2.Effect of suramin on the epithelial-mesenchymal transition in peritoneal mesothelial cells induced by high concentration glucose
Shuchen MA ; Na LIU ; Yang LAN ; Shougang ZHUANG ; Haidong YAN
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2013;(2):142-146
Objective To explore the effect of suramin on the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and the excretion of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) in peritoneal mesothelial cells (PMCs) induced by high concentrations of glucose solution (GS).Methods Cultured PMCs were divided into three groups:(1) normal control group; (2) GS-treated group:cells were treated with 1.5%,2.5%,4.25% GS for 12 h,24 h,48 h,respectively; (3) Suramin-treated group:PMCs cultured with 4.25% GS were exposed to different doses of suramin (25,50,100 μmol/L) for 48 h.Expression levels of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and E-cadherin were detected by Western blotting and the concentration of TGF-β1 in the culture supernatant was determined by ELISA.Results Compared with normal control group,GS-treated PMCs exhibited a time-dependent increase in the expression of α-SMA,and decrease in the expression of E-cadherin.GS also stimulated PMCs to secrete TGF-β1.In the presence of suramin,GS-induced α-SMA expression and TGF-β1 production were reduced,E-cadherin expression was increased.Conclusions Suramin can inhibit high glucose-induced EMT of PMCs by down-regulating the expression of TGF-β1.Suramin may be a novel therapeutic agent for the treatment of peritoneal fibrosis.
3.Comparative study of different preservatives for preservation of isolated nurine heart under low temperature
Yan ZHENG ; Bojun LI ; Libing LI ; Lan MA
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 1982;0(01):-
Objective To compare the results of three kinds of heart preservative fluids,namely histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate(HTK)solution,Fuwai modified solution(FWM)and St.Thomas' Hospital cardioplegic solution number 2(St.Thomas-Ⅱ)for the preservation of isolated rat hearts under low temperature.Methods Fifty-four male SD rats were randomly divided into HTK,FWM and ST-Ⅱ groups(18 each),and each group was divided into three subgroups(6 each)according to different duration of preservation under low temperature(4,6 and 8 hours).The hearts were harvested and then mounted on the Langendorff apparatus and perfused with K-H buffer solution for determination of the baseline hemodynamic values(HR,LVSP,?dp/dtmax and CF).The isolated hearts were then arrested and stored in different preservative solution as mentioned at 4℃ for 4,6 or 8 hours.The hemodynamic values were measured before cardiac arrest and after cardiac reperfusion in Langendoff model,and the recovery rates of the values were calculated.The hearts were finally sectioned after reperfusion for the observation of morphological changes with light microscope.Results With the same hypothermic preservation time,the recovery rates of hemodynamic values were significantly higher,and the changes in myocardial structures were obviously less in HTK and FWM groups than in ST-Ⅱ group(P0.05).Conclusions HTK and FWM solutions are more effective than St.Thomas-Ⅱsolution in preservation of isolated heart under low temperature with the same storage duration.The effect of HTK solution for preservation of isolated heart descended with the prolongation of preservation time,especially so after 8 hours.
5.Analysis on Repeated Offline of Files in Database in No.1 Military Medical Project
Shiling LAN ; Xiaoguang YANG ; Ming LEE ; Rui MA ; Yan TAN
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2004;0(09):-
Objective To explore the cause of repeated offline of files in the database of No.1 Military Project and find the method to solve the problem. Methods The abnormal offline of files in database is not by chance,and its document in oracle is not very clear. Using the knowledge from internet,the fault was repeatedly simulated on test machine and the source of the fault was found. Results Solving plans and countermeasures were put forward. Conclusion The database of the No.1 Military Medical Project is the core of military hospital work,so its importance is self-evident. The technical support of No. 1 Military Project is strengthened,the right maintenance direction of the database is pointed out as well as the right solution to deal with the problem.
7.Effect of electro-acupuncture stimulation of Ximen (PC4) and Neiguan (PC6) on remifentanil-induced breakthrough pain following thoracal esophagectomy.
Yan-Hu, XIE ; Xiao-Qing, CHAI ; Yue-Lan, WANG ; Yan-Chun, GAO ; Jun, MA
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2014;34(4):569-74
The clinical analgesic effect of electro-acupuncture (EA) stimulation (EAS) on breakthrough pain induced by remifentanil in patients undergoing radical thoracic esophagectomy, and the mechanisms were assessed. Sixty patients (ASAIII) scheduled for elective radical esophagectomy were randomized into three groups: group A (control) receiving a general anesthesia only; group B (sham) given EA needles at PC4 (Ximen) and PC6 (Neiguan) but no stimulation; and group C (EAS) electrically given EAS of the ipsilateral PC4 and PC6 throughout the surgery. The EAS consisting of a disperse-dense wave with a low frequency of 2 Hz and a high frequency of 20 Hz, was performed 30 min prior to induction of general anesthesia and continued through the surgery. At the emergence, sufentanil infusion was given for postoperative analgesia with loading dose of 7.5 μg, followed by a continuous infusion of 2.25 μg/h. The patient self-administration of sufentanil was 0.75 μg with a lockout of 15 min as needed. Additional breakthrough pain was treated with dezocine (5 mg) intravenously at the patient's request. Blood samples were collected before (T1), 2 h (T2), 24 h (T3), and 48 h (T4) after operation to measure the plasma β-EP, PGE2, and 5-HT. The operative time, the total dose of sufentanil and the dose of self-administration, and the rescue doses of dezocine were recorded. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores at 2, 12, 24 and 48 h postoperatively and the incidence of apnea and severe hypotension were recorded. The results showed that the gender, age, weight, operative time and remifentanil consumption were comparable among 3 groups. Patients in EAS group had the lowest VAS scores postoperatively among the three groups (P<0.05). The total dose of sufentanil was 115±6.0 μg in EAS group, significantly lower than that in control (134.3±5.9 μg) and sham (133.5±7.0 μg) groups. Similarly, the rescue dose of dezocine was the least in EAS group (P<0.05) among the three groups. Plasma β-EP levels in EAS group at T3 (176.90±45.73) and T4 (162.96±35.00 pg/mL) were significantly higher than those in control (132.33±36.75 and 128.79±41.24 pg/mL) and sham (136.56±45.80 and 129.85±36.14 pg/mL) groups, P<0.05 for all. EAS could decrease the release of PGE2. Plasma PGE2 levels in EAS group at T2 and T3 (41±5 and 40±5 pg/mL respectively) were significantly lower than those in control (64±5 and 62±7 pg/mL) and sham (66±6 and 62±6 pg/mL) groups. Plasma 5-HT levels in EAS group at T2 (133.66±40.85) and T3 (154.66±52.49 ng/mL) were significantly lower than those in control (168.33±56.94 and 225.28±82.03) and sham (164.54±47.53 and 217.74±76.45 ng/mL) groups. For intra-group comparison, plasma 5-HT and PGE2 levels in control and sham groups at T2 and T3, and β-EP in EAS group at T3 and T4 were significantly higher than those at T1 (P<0.05); PGE2 and 5-HT levels in EAS group showed no significant difference among the different time points (P>0.05). No apnea or severe hypotension was observed in any group. It was concluded that intraoperative ipsilateral EAS at PC4 and PC6 provides effective postoperative analgesia for patients undergoing radical esophagectomy with remifentanil anesthesia and significantly decrease requirement for parental narcotics. The underlying mechanism may be related to stimulation of the release of endogenous β-EP and inhibition of inflammatory mediators (5-HT and PGE2).
8.Establishment and application of hnman platelet antigen genotyping with PCR sequencing-basod typing method
Xianguo XU ; Faming ZHU ; Ying LIU ; Xiaozhen HONG ; Kairong MA ; Xiaofei LAN ; Lixing YAN
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2009;32(4):407-411
Objective To establish a PCR sequencing-based typing (PCR-SBT) method for simultaneous genotyping of human platelet antigen HPA-1 to HPA-16w.Methods All DNA polymorphism sites of HPA-1 to HPA-16w were obtained from the immuno polymorphism database.The specific primers were designed using Primer Premier 5.0 software to amplify nucleotide acid fragments encompassing each HPA polymorphism site.The primer sequence and PCR condition were optimized to obtain specific and single amplification product.The PCR product was purified and then sequenced to determine the HPA genotypes.Two standard DNA samples were detected using the HPA PCR-SBT method to examine the accuracy d this method.Sixteen reference samples (including 6 interference samples with HPA gene mutations) provided by 14th platelet immunology workshop of international society of blood transfusion (ISBT) in 2008 were also tested by this home-brew HPA PCR-SBT method.Results Total eleven pairs of primers were designed to amplify and sequence the sixteen HPA systems.The HPA genotypes of two standard samples were 1aa/2aa/3ab/4aa/5ab/6aa/7aa/8aa/9aa/10aa/11aa/12aa/13aa/14aa/15aa/16aa and 1aa/ 2aa/3aa/4aa/5aa/6aa/7aa/8aa/9aa/10aa/11aa/12aa/13aa/14aa/15aa/16aa,respectively.The 256 HPA genotypes of 16 reference samples were clear.128 genotypes among them were completely accordance with the results provided by ISBT report.Conclusions The PCR-SBT assay combining high-throughput DNA sequencer established in the study provides a simple,rapid and accurate method for HPA-1 to HPA-16w systems genotyping.The assay is suitable for routine clinical HPA genotyping and shows a broad prospect in further applications.
9.Effects of human S100A6 on ?-catenin in two human osteosarcoma cell lines
Jia WEI ; Yinghua CHEN ; Limei WU ; Wen MA ; Yan ZHANG ; Tongchuan HE ; Lan ZHOU
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2006;0(11):-
Objective To investigate the effects of human S100A6 on ?-catenin in human osteosarcoma cell lines MG63 and U2OS.Methods Cell lines MG63 and U2OS were infected by recombinant adenoviruses carrying human S100A6 and its siRNA gene,AdS100A6 and AdSiS100A6 respectively,to up-regulate and down-regulate the expression of S100A6. Then RT-PCR,Western blot and immunocytochemistry were used to detect mRNA and protein (level and/or distribution) of ?-catenin.Results In both cell lines,with up-regulated S100A6,expression of ?-catenin mRNA and protein increased(P
10.Study on Separation and Purification of Total Flavones from Striga asiatica (L.) O. Ktze. With Polyamide
Yan TAO ; Song HUANG ; Mingli LUO ; Lan MA ; Xiaoping LAI ; Jiannan CHEN
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 2009;20(4):380-383
Objective To study the technique condition for separating and purifying total flavones from Striga asiatica (L.) O. Ktze. by Polyamide. Methods Total flavones content, in the sample solution of Striga asiatica (L.)O. Ktze. , detected by UV spectrophotometry, is used as the index. Some technological parameters are observed by single factor observation. Results Polyamide has good absorbing effect on total flavones of Striga asiatica (L.) O. Ktze. The liquid concentration of its absorbing and separating technological condition is 1.12~2. 24 mg/mL and at the absorbing speed of 2BV/h. The elution effect of 95 % alcohol of 250 mL is the best. Conclusion This method is simple and feasi-ble, fit for separating and purifying total falvones from Striga asiatica (L.) O. Ktze.