1.Immunomodulatory effects of Treg and Th17 cells in parasitic infections and hygiene hypothesis
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2017;29(1):116-121
The parasitic infection is still a severe public health problem in developing countries,which threatens people’s health and social development. With the advances of molecular biology and immunology,more and more insights have been reached on the immunity and immunopathogenesis to parasitic infections. CD4+ T cells play a central role in the host’s immuno⁃ surveillance and immunoregulation. Traditionally,naive CD4+ T cells are considered to be able to differentiate into Th1 and Th2 cell subsets both in vivo and in vitro. These Th1 and Th2 cells secret diverse cytokine profiles to exert different functions. Later,two new subsets of CD4+ T cells,Th17 and Treg cells,have been discovered. They are completely different from traditional Th1 and Th2 cells with independent differentiation and regulation mechanism. Ample studies suggest that Treg and Th17 cells play a
key role in a variety of parasitic diseases. Furthermore,Treg and Th17 cells have been got increasing attention for their involve⁃ment in the hygiene hypothesis. Based on the current advances of researches of Treg and Th17 cells,we make a brief review about immunomodulatory effects of these two subsets in parasitic infections as well as the hygiene hypothesis.
2.The significance and expressions of MMP-3, Fn and α-SMA in lens epithelium cells of the experimental diabetic cataract rats
Yingying YANG ; Xiangzhen HE ; Lijuan TAO
Journal of Chinese Physician 2015;17(12):1827-1831
Objective To investigate pathological changes of lens epithelium cells (LECs) and expressions of matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3),alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA),and fibronectin (Fn) in lens epithelial cells of experimental diabetic cataract rats,and to evaluate the roles of MMP-3,α-SMA,and Fn in the pathogenesis of diabetic cataract.Methods A total of 105 healthy Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats without lens diseases was randomly divided into normal control (n =45) and diabetic model (n =60) groups.Diabetic model rats were subjected to intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) (60 mg/kg),and those in the normal control group received injection with 0.1 mmol/L citric acid buffer solution of the same volume.The diabetic models were affirmed upon a fasting blood ≥ 16.65 mmol/L at the 3rd days after the injection.Once a week,the changes of blood glucose and body weight were monitored and the progression of cataract formation in both lenses of all rats was recorded with slit lamp observation.At end of 4 weeks,8 weeks,and 12 weeks after STZ injection,lenses were isolated and embedded in paraffin.The LECs histopathology was examined with HE staining.Immunohistochemical method was used to detect expressions of MMP-3,α-SMA,and Fn in normal and diabetic LECs.The related comparisons and statistic analysis were carried out.Results The lenses of control group were always completely transparent throughout the period of experiment with 31.48%,77.78%,and 100% of lenses in diabetic model group swelling at 4th,8th,and 12th week,respectively.Under the light microscopic level,it has been showed that lens epithelium cells,which was occurred aggregate plaque and arranged in many layers,presented some morphologic characteristics of fibroblasts by HE staining.In control group LECs regularly,MMP-3,α-SMA,and Fn did not express equally;MMP-3,α-SMA,and Fn expressions increased obviously highly,difference had statistical significance compared to diabetic cataract group LECs (P < 0.01).With the development of course of disease,the differences in expression of MMP-3,α-SMA,and Fn were significant between the diabetic cataract LECs and the control group (P < 0.01).During the progression of diabetic cataract,the expression of Fn was positively correlated with that of α-SMA and MMP-3 (r =0.994,P < 0.01;r =0.993,P < 0.01).Conclusions The diabetic cataract liyingbody animal model was established successfully,which has laid down necessary basis to expound the morbidity mechanism of diabetic cataract.In the lens of diabetic cataract group,the expressions of α-SMA,MMP-3,and Fn were significantly increased.They participated in the occurrence and development of diabetic cataract.The expression of Fn was positively correlated with α-SMA and MMP-3.The lens epithelium cells which took on elongated aspect like fibroblast cells appeared epithelial-mesenchymal transformation (EMT),which mediated the occurrence and development of LECs fibrosis.
3.DCE-MRI features and ADC value analysis in triple-negative breast cancer and HER-2 overexpression subtype of breast cancer
Yingying GAO ; Yan LIU ; Aimei YANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2014;(4):606-609
Objective To analyze the DCE-MRI features and ADC value in triple-negative breast cancer and HER-2 overexpres-sion breast cancer,and to improve the j udgment of both characteristic in MRI.Methods To analyse the DCE-MRI imaging of TNBC and HER-2 overexpression breast cancer,measured the ADC value and compared the statistics.Results Compared with the shape, margin,the way of enhancement and ADC value of the TNBC and HER-2 overexpression breast cancer,the distinction has statisti-cally significant(P<0.05);there were no statistically significant difference among age,mass or nomass,categories of lesions and TIC,(P>0.05).Conclusion DCE-MRI features of the shape,margin,the way of enhancement and ADC values were useful for the diagnosis of TNBC and HER-2 overexpression breast cancer.
4.Protective Effect of the Injection of Puerarin Combined with Salvianolic Acid B on Rats with Myocardial Ischemia Reperfusion Injury
Hua YANG ; Bing DONG ; Yingying SONG
China Pharmacy 2017;28(25):3525-3527
OBJECTIVE:To study the protective effect of the injection of puerarin combined with salvianoli acid B(Sal B)on rats with myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury (MIRI). METHODS:62 rats were randomly divided into sham operation group, model group,puerarin group(20 mg/kg)and puerarin(20 mg/kg)-Sal B group(mass ratio of 1:0.5,1:1,1:2,respectively),10 in each group. Except for sham operation group,rats in other groups were reduced for MIRI model. After 180 min of reperfusion, kinase(CK),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),superoxide dismutase(SOD),malondialdehyde(MDA)in serum and percentage of myocardial infarction size of rats were detected. RESULTS:Compared with sham operation group,CK,LDH,MDA levels in se-rum of rats in model group were obviously increased (P<0.01),SOD level was obviously decreased (P<0.01);and percentage of myocardial infarction size was obviously increased (P<0.01). Compared with model group,CK,LDH,MDA levels in serum of rats in each administration group were decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),SOD levels were obviously increased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and indexes changed the most obviously in puerarin-Sal B group(1:1);percentage of myocardial infarction size was obvi-ously decreased(P<0.01),and the percentage of myocardial infarction sizes in puerarin-Sal B group(1:1)and group(1:2)were less than Puerarin injection group (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS:Compared with Puerarin injection alone,puerarin combined with Sal B by injection can more effectively inhibit the cardiomyocyte injury and decrease myocardial infarction size after MIRI,with best efficacy when quality ratio is 1:1.
5.Dental Techniques and Art——Practical and Theoretical Methodology in Dental Humanities Education
Peng XUE ; Yingying LI ; Zhenyu YANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 1996;0(01):-
Medical morality,especially dental ethical account is usually demonstrated by ethical theories,including theory of utilitarianism,deontology,and virtue ethics.In fact,the true purpose of medical education is to produce erudite and humane practitioners and medical researchers.The present study discussed the efficacy of dental ethical educations through clinical practical issues.
6.Determination of Atractylodin, Magnolol and Honokiol in Xiangshapingwei Pills by GC
Jun LI ; Yingying WANG ; Yuqin YANG
China Pharmacist 2015;(11):2003-2004,2005
Objective:To establish a method for the determination of atractylodin, magnolol and honokiol in Xiangshapingwei pills by GC. Methods:An HP-5 column (30 m × 0. 32 mm × 0. 25 μm) with an FID detector was used, and the flow rate of the carrier gas (N2) was 2. 0 ml·min-1. The column temperature was raised by program: the initial temperature was 100℃ and maintained for 7 min, and then raised to 250℃ at the rate of 20℃·min-1 and kept for 10min. The inlet temperature was 300℃ and the detector tem-perature was 300℃. The injection volume was 1 μl and the split ratio was 20∶ 1. Results:The linear range of atractylodin, magnolol and honokiol was 4. 264-85. 280 μg·ml-1(r=0. 999 7), 9. 856-197. 120 μg·ml-1(r=0. 999 5) and 10. 040-200. 800 μg·ml-1 (r=0. 999 6), respectively. The average recovery wsa 98. 2%, 98. 6% and 99. 3% with RSD of 1. 5%, 1. 5% and 1. 9%, respec-tively (n=6). Conclusion:The method is simple, accurate and reliable, which can be used for the quality control of Xiangshaping-wei pills.
7.The MRI diagnosis of the breast fibroadenoma with a washout type of the time signal intesity curve
Qinqing LI ; Jun YANG ; Yingying DING ; Zhuolin LI ; Yang LIU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2016;32(8):1205-1208
Objective To investigate the MRI findings of the breast fibroadenoma which has a washout type of time signal intensity curve (TIC)for the purpose of improving imaging diagnosis.Methods The MRI findings of 20 cases of the breast fibroadenoma with a washout TIC and 20 cases of breast carcinoma verified by histopathology were analyzed retrospectively.Morphological features,internal signal, ADC value and dynamic enhancement performance of the two groups were compared with each other.Results The shapes of the breast fibroadenomas were more commonly ovoid or round (18/20),and the margins were circumscribed(16/20),Most of the fibroadenomas were high intensity in T2 WI with the non-contrast enhanced separations (9/20).The average minimum ADC value was (1.412±0.332)×10-3 mm2/s,and higher than that of breast cancer (0.888 ±0.1 60)×10 -3 mm2/s with the significant difference (P <0.05).Enhancement scanning showed relatively homogeneous enhancement (16/20).The early enhancement ratio of the breast fibroadenoma was (1.694±0.628)×100% on average,and lower than that of breast cancer (1.849 ±0.430)× 100%.The difference was no statistical significance(P >0.05 ). Conclusion The breast fibroadenoma with washout TIC has a similar performance with the breast cancer in TIC and the early enhancement rate, however,the clear edge,higher T2 WI signal intensity,the non-contrast enhanced internal separations and higher ADC values are helpful to the diagnosis of breast fibroadenoma with washout TIC.
8.Interpretation and Countermeasure of the Microbiological Examination for Nonsterile Products:Tests for Specified Microorganisms in Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2015 Edition)
Xiaoli YANG ; Hui LI ; Yingying MA ; Jinfang SHENG ; Changqin HU
China Pharmacist 2016;19(4):748-752
Objective:To interpret the main revision of the microbiological examination for nonsterile products:tests for specified microorganisms in Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2015 edition). Methods:The microbiological examination for nonsterile products:tests for specified microorganisms in Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2015 edition) was compared with the relevant content in the 2010 edition, and then the differences were investigated. Results:Microbiological examination for nonsterile products:tests for specified microorganisms in Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2015 edition) had been revised at a comparatively large scale in the inspection items, test method, micro-bial culture system, the quality control concept and so on. Conclusion:Microbial inspection system in Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2015 edition) is gradually improved to become a high standard check system in line with the international standards.
9.The correlation of miR-106a expression with clinical characteristics and prognosis of colon cancer
Yingying FANG ; Yang PAN ; Caihong SONG ; Ying LI ; Qiang LI
Practical Oncology Journal 2014;(3):245-249
Objective To detect the correlations of miR -106 a expression with clinical features of pa-tients with colon cancer ,and to explore the significance of miR -106 a as a prognostic factor .Methods One hun-dred and five patients with primary colon cancer were retrospectively enrolled in this study including their clinical information and slices of FFPE.miR-106a expression was detected by qRT -PCR,and analyzed the correlation between the level of miR -106a and clinical features and survival .Results The level of miR -106a in tumor tissue was higher than adjacent normal tissue (1.142 vs.0.685,P<0.001).miR-106a was correlated with TNM stage and lymphnode metastasis .The higher miR -106a expression,the poorer survival patients were .The hazard risk was increased 3.390 folds(95%CI for HR:1.028 ~11.178)when compared high expression group with the low.Conclusion The aberrant expression of miR -106a may be associated with colon cancer .It will po-tentially be a therapeutic target and prognostic factors .
10.Analysis of Common Pathogens of Microorganism Examination and Drug Resistance in Our Hospital
Yishen CHEN ; Yingying YANG ; Jiabi LIANG ; Zhongsi HONG
China Pharmacy 2015;(29):4072-4076
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the distribution of common bacterial pathogens and their drug resistance in our hospi-tal,and to provide guidance for clinical treatment and promote rational drug use. METHODS:The results of microorganism cul-ture,isolation and identification,and drug sensitivity test were collected from our hospital during Aug. 2010-Sept. 2014. The isolat-ed pathogens and drug sensitivity were analyzed statistically. RESULTS:14 687 strains of bacterial pathogens were isolated or cul-tured in 4 years,among which 1 790 strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosas were most common Gram-negative bacterium,followed by 1 313 strains of Escherichia coli and 770 strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae,670 strains of Bauman acinetobacter;915 strains of Staphylococcus aureus were most common Gram-positive bacterium,followed by 223 strains of Enterococcus faecalis,98 strains of Staphylococcus haemolyticus;1 446 strains of Mycoplasma urealytium were the most common microorganism,followed by 769 strains of Candida albicans,187 strain of Mycoplasma hominis. CONCLUSIONS:Regular detection of bacteria distribution and bacterial resistance monitoring are conducive to understand the bacterial resistance of the medical institutions so as to provide guid-ance for clinical treatment and promote reasonable application of antibacterial drugs.