1.Changes in expression of DJ-1 protein during myocardial ischemia-reperfusion in diabetic rats
Yao YAO ; Zhongyuan XIA ; Zhenzhen LIU ; Yang WU ; Bo ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2013;33(6):661-664
Objective To evaluate the changes in the expression of DJ-1 protein during myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in diabetic rats.Methods Fifty male Sprague-Dawley rats,weighing 220-280 g,were used in this study.Type 1 diabetes mellitus was induced by intraperitoneal streptozotocin 65 mg/kg and confirmed by fasting blood glucose > 16.7 mmol/L.Forty animals with type 1 diabetes mellitus were randomly divided into 3 groups:diabetes group (group D,n =10),diabetic sham operation group (group DS,n =15) and diabetic I/R group (group DIR,n =15).Another 10 non-diabetic rats in which citrate buffer 6 ml/kg was injected intraperitoneally were served as control group (group C).Myocardial I/R was produced by occlusion of the anterior descending branch of left coronary artery for 30 min followed by 120 min reperfusion in group I/R.At 120 min of reperfusion,5 rats were sacrificed and myocardial specimens were c(on)tained for determination of infarct size in groups DS and DIR,and 10 rats were sacrificed and myocardial specimens were obtained for microscopic examination and for determination of cell apoptosis,malondialdehyde (MDA) content,superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and expression of DJ-1 and phosphatase and tensin homologue (PTEN) protein.Apoptotic index (AI) was calculated.Linear correlation between the expression of DJ-1 protein and MDA content,SOD activity,AI and expression of PTEN protein was analyzed.Results Compared with group DS,the myocardial infract size was significantly increased in group DIR (P < 0.05).Compared with group C,MDA content and AI were significantly increased,SOD activity was decreased,the expression of DJ-1 was down-regulated,and the expression of PTEN protein was up-regulated in groups D,DS and DIR (P < 0.05).Compared with groups D and DS,MDA content and AI were significantly increased,SOD activity was decreased,the expression of DJ-1 was down-regulated,and the expression of PTEN protein was up-regulated in group DIR (P < 0.05).There was no significant difference in the parameters mentioned above between groups D and DS (P > 0.05).There was linear correlation between the expression of DJ-1 protein and MDA content,SOD activity,AI and expression of PTEN protein and the correlation coefficients (r) were-0.734,0.593,-0.818,and-0.812 in turn.Conclusion Down-regulation of DJ-1 protein expression is involved in myocardial I/R injury in diabetic rats via decreasing anti-oxidative stress responses and upregulating PTEN protein expression.
2.Effect of isorhynchophylline on head-shakes behavior and levels of monoamine neurotransmitter in model rats with Tourette syndrome
Yang YAO ; Kun LIU ; Yu YANG ; Minfan WU ; Yu LIANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2016;25(1):29-33
Objective To explore the effect of rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline on headshakes behavior and levels of monoamine neurotransmitter in model rats with Tourette syndrome.Methods 40 Wistar rats were randomly divided into DOI-induced head-shakes rats (HSR group),haloperidol group,rhynchophylline group and isorhynchophylline group with 10 in each group.The inhibitory effects of rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline were estimated by observing the HSR behavior.Dopamine (DA) and 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT) in the rat striatum were detected by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method.The 5-HT2A receptor mRNA expression in prefrontal lobe cortex of the rats was measured by real-time PCR.Results Compared with HSR group,the head shakes of the rats in haloperidol group and isorhynchophylline group were significantly decreased(P<0.01),and no change of head-shakes number was observed in rhynchophylline group (P>0.05).There was no significant difference of head-shakes number between the haloperidol group and isorhynchophylline group(P>0.05).Compared with HSR group,DA levels in the rat striatum were significantly decreased in isorhynchophylline group and haloperidol group((152.35± 5.80) μ~L vs (111.19±4.30) μg/L,(152.35±5.80) μg/L vs (126.42±3.17) μg/L,P<0.01),while DA levels in the rat striatum in rhynchophylline group were not changed ((152.35±5.80) μg/L vs (142.71±5.51) μg/L,P>0.05).There was no significant change of 5-HT2A receptor mRNA expression in rat prefrontal lobe cortex in every group(P>0.05).Conclusion Isorhynchophylline may have an inhibitory effect on rats with DOI-induced HSR.Isorhynchophylline may decrease the DA levels in the rat stratum with DOI-induced HSR.Rhynchophylline has no significant inhibitory effect on head-shakes behavior and DA levels in the rat stratum with DOI-induced HSR.
3.Clinical efficacy of laparoscopic surgery for acute intestinal obstruction
Hanhui YAO ; Weidong JIA ; Chenglong CUI ; Yang WU
International Journal of Surgery 2015;42(10):664-666
Objective To investigate the feasibility,safety and clinical efficacy of acute iutestinal obstruction by laparoscopic surgery.Methods We selected 47 patients with acute intestinal obstruction implementation from August 2012 to August 2014,and used laparoscopic surgery on these cases.Results Forty-one cases of laparoscopic surgery were successfully completed,the successful implementation of the enterolysis;due to severe adhesions,laparotomy cannot be separated in three cases;two cases due to intraoperative exploration found in the tumor;one case due to surgery bleeding and laparotomy cannot be completed;no cases with serious complications and no deaths.Conclusion Laparoscopic surgery for acute intestinal obstruction is feasible and safe,with less trauma,quicker recovery,especial ly in the abdominal exploration in significant advantage,it is worthy of further promotion in clinic.
4.Effect of group psychotherapy on the alleviation of psychiatric nurses' compassion fatigue
Chunyan CHEN ; Xiaorong YANG ; Aiping DENG ; Meiqing WU ; Yao CHEN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;31(16):1227-1229
Objective To explore the influence of group psychotherapy on the alleviation of psychiatric nurses' compassion fatigue.Methods A total of 190 psychiatric nurses were investigated by compassion fatigue scale.Forty psychiatric nurses were selected to accept group psychotherapy for 10 times.The scores of compassion fatigue scale were compared before and after group psychotherapy and the influencing factors of therapeutic effect were analyzed.Results Thirty-eight psychiatric nurses had accomplished the intervention and follow-up.Compared with before group psychotherapy,the total scores of compassion fatigue scale and the scores of mental tension,passive behavior,doubtful ability and loss of morale among 6 dimensions after group psychotherapy were improved:(83.28±7.01) scores vs.(102.60±7.24) scores,(2.66±0.42) scores vs.(3.11±0.49) scores,(2.02±0.36) scores vs.(2.55±0.41) scores,(1.99±0.33)scores vs.(2.65±0.38) scores,(1.69±0.34) scores vs.(2.76±0.44) scores,and there were significant differences,P<0.05.Regression analysis found that the work life,education level were correlated with the deduction rate of the total scores of compassion fatigue scale,t=2.858,3.099,P<0.01.Conclusion Group psychotherapy can help psychiatric nurses to alleviate their compassion fatigue.
5.The influence of anti-anxiety and depression treatment on quality life and plasma B-type natriuretic peptide for chronic heart failure patients
Jing YANG ; Xue YAO ; Xiaomeng WU ; Jie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(19):53-56
Objective To investigate the influence of anti-anxiety and depression treatment on quality life and plasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) for chronic heart failure (CHF) patients.Methods Eighty-two patients with CHF were divided into control group and intervention group by random digits table method with 41 cases each.After admission,the patients were given conventional anti-heart failure treatment.The patients in intervention group received the standard therapy in combination with lorazepam,with depression plus fluoxetine,and psychological treatment.After treatment,the patients were evaluated by symptom checklist (SCL-90),determined the plasma BNP level and heart function indexes,and recorded the length of stay,number of hospitalization,and so on.Results After treatment the intervention group somatization,interpersonal barriers as well as depression,anxiety,hostility,terrorism,paranoia,psychotic and other emotions significantly alleviated,there were statistical differences compared with before treatment and after treatment of control group (P < 0.05).There were no statistical differences in heart function indexes before treatment between the 2 groups (P > 0.05).After treatment in control group,only the left ventricular ejection fraction was significantly higher than that before treatment,there was statistical difference (P < 0.05).After treatment in intervention group compared with before treatment and after treatment in control group,the heart rate and left ventricular early diastolic and late peak velocity ratio were significantly lower [(71.0 ± 10.9) times/min vs.(82.5 ± 12.4) and (77.3 ± 10.1) times/min,1.26 ± 0.28 vs.1.38 ± 0.21 and 1.31 ± 0.33],left ventricular ejection fraction was significantly higher [(50.9 ± 6.9)% vs.(39.2 ± 7.4)% and (43.4 ± 7.8)%],there were statistical differences (P < 0.05).The plasma BNP level was downtrend after treatment in the 2 groups,compared with the control group,after 5 d of treatment in intervention group was significant decrease,the changes was slowly after 14 d of treatment.There were statistical differences in plasma BNP level in 5,7,10 d of treatment between the 2 groups (P < 0.05).The length of stay,number of hospitalization and fatality rate in intervention group were lower than those in control group [(6.0 ± 1.4)d/time vs.(10.0 ± 2.1) d/time,(1.6 ± 0.5) times/year vs.(3.2 ± 0.8) times/years,0 vs.9.8% (4/41)],there were statistical differences (P < 0.05).Conclusion Anti-anxiety and depression treatment can significantly improve cardiac function in CHF patients,shorter hospital stays,and improve quality of life.
6.Surgical Treatment for 1102 Cases of Primary Liver Cancer
Mengchao WU ; Han CHEN ; Xiaohua ZHANG ; Xiaoping YAO ; Jiamei YANG
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 1981;0(03):-
The purpose of this study was to retrospectively analyse the results of 1102 primary liver cancer (PLC) patients underwent liver resection in the past thirty years and to search some effective approaches for improving the longterm effect or PLC treatment. 95% were with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), 85.2% with cirrhosis of hepatitis and 25.6% with tumor equal to or smaller than 5 cm in diameter. The mortality rate (MR) within 1 month after operation was 1.8%, the operative MR was 8.8% before 1977 and only 0.4% after that. The total 5-year survival rate (SR) was 28.2% while in the group of small tumor (≤5cm), it was 75.0%. Our experience was as follows: (1) Early diagnosis and early resection of PLC is the key point for improving the operative result of longterm survival. In 282 cases of small cancer, tumor resection rate was 90.0%. Of 48 cases of tumor equal to or smaller than 3 cm in diameter, the 5-year SR was 83.3%. (2) .Rehepatectomy for recurrent liver cancer is an important approach for improving the surgical result. In our series, recurrent rate within 5 years postoperation was 72.3% in larger tumor group and 34.5% in small tumors. There were 78 cases undergoing reoperation in a total number of 170 times of rehepatectomy with 54.7% of 5-year SR after the 1st operation and 34.6% after the 2nd one. (3) For unresectable large tumors, two-stage operation is an important development in liver surgery. We had 26 cases of such patients with 60.0% of 5-year SR. (4) Improvement of operating techniques plays an important role in reducing postoperative complications, lowering operative mor- tality and obtaining better operative result. (5) Postoperative comprehensive treatments are also important for solidating operative effect and preventing tumor recurrence.
7.A study on the serum levels of angiopoietin-like protein 2 and vascular endothelial growth factor in rheumatoid arthritis patients and their correlations
Qingchao WU ; Xiumei LIU ; Jie YANG ; Qicen YAO
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2016;20(6):405-408
Objective To detect the serum levels of angiopoietin-like protein 2 (ANGPTL 2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA),and to analyze their value in the differential diagnosis of RA in order to clarify whether they are synergetic in the pathogenesis of RA.Methods Seventy-seven patients with RA and 25 subjects for heath check-up in the same period were selected.According to the relevant clinical information,the RA patients were divided into three subgroups:high disease activity group [(DAS28)>5.1],moderate disease activity group (3.2<DAS28 ≤5.1),low disease activity group (DAS28 ≤3.2).Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to masure the levls of ANGPTL2 and VEGF of those groups.The data were analyzed by t test,Mann-Whitney U test,Kruskal-Wallis H test and Speraman correlation analysis.Results ① The serum levels of ANGPTL2 and VEGF in RA patients were significantly higher than those in control group [(5.3±1.1) ng/ml vs (3.3±0.9) ng/ml,Z=-6.644;(106±30) pg/ml vs (93±12) pg/ml,Z=-4.4115,P<0.05].② Serum level of ANGPTL2 in RA patients with high disease activity was higher than low disease group and healthy control group {[5.7(1.3)] ng/ml vs [4.5(0.3)]ng/ml,H=4.257,P<0.05;[5.7 (1.3)] ng/ml vs [3.3 (0.9)] ng/ml,H=7.639,P<0.05}.Serum level of VEGF in RA patients with high disease activity was higher than low disease group and healthy control group {[116(37)]pg/ml vs [96(8)] pg/ml,H=3.579,P<0.05;[116(37)] pg/ml vs [92.90(12.24)] pg/ml,H=5.698,P<0.05].③ There was a positive correlation between the serum level of ANGPTL2 and DAS28 score,erythrocyte sedimentation rate,swollen joint count and tender joint count (rDAS28=0.703,rESR=0.311,rSJC=0.503,rTJC=0.670,P<0.05),so was VEGF (rDAS28=0.553,rESR=0.260,rSJC=0.399,rTJC=0.538,P<0.05).④ In RA patients,there was a positive correlation between ANGPTL2 and VEGF (r=0.853,P<0.05).Conclusion ANGPTL2 might coordinate with VEGF and be involved in the immune process of RA,and it might be regarded as one of the reference indexes of RA activity,so that it may contribute to access and monitor the condition of RA.
8.Intraductal ultrasonography in patients with biliary and pancreatic disorders
Tao GUO ; Aiming YANG ; Fang YAO ; Dongsheng WU ; Xinghua LU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2008;25(6):286-289
Objective To evaluate the value of intraduetal ultrasonography (IDUS) in diagnosing biliary and pancreatic disorders. Methods The findings by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and IDUS from 19 patients with suspected biliary and pancreatic disorders from July 2006 to August 2007 in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively. Results Of the 19 patients, 17 had obstructive jaundice (including 6 eases of cholangiocarcinoma, 2 pancreatic adenocareinoma, 2 gallbladder carcinoma, 2 chole-docholithiasis with bile duct stricture, 2 autoimmune pancreatitis, 1 papillary adenocarcinoma, 1 papillary adenoma, and 1 sclerosing cholangitis) and 2 intraduetal papillary mueinous tumor (IPMT). The diagnosis was confirmed by surgery and pathological findings in 11 patients. The diagnostic accuracy of ERCP and IDUS was 73. 7% (14/19) and 84. 2% (16/19), respectively, and that of ERCP combined with IDUS was 89. 5% (17/19). The sensitivity and specificity of ERCP to differentiate benign bile duct strictures from ma-lignant ones were 100. 0% (11/11) and 83.3% (5/6), respectively; and those of IDUS were 100. 0%(11/11) and 100. 0% (6/6), respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of ERCP in diagnosing cholan-gioeareinoma were 83.3% (5/6) and 60% (3/5), respectively; and those of IDUS were 100. 0% (6/6) and 40. 0% (2/5), respectively. Conclusion Combination of ERCP with IDUS can improve the diagnostic accuracy of pancreaticobiliary disorders. Additionally, IDUS shows higher sensitivity and specificity in differ-entiation between benign and malignant bile duct strictures, but it is still difficult to identify the etiologic factors of malignant bile duet strictures by IDUS.
9.Diagnostic value of array-based single nucleotide polymorphisms comparative genomic hybridization in An-gelman syndrome
Jing GAO ; Xiyu HE ; Yao YANG ; Honglin WU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;(18):1401-1404
Objective To analyze the genotype-phenotype correlations of Angelman syndrome ( AS ) , and to discuss the advantage of applying array-based single nucleotide polymorphisms comparative genomic hybridization ( SNP aCGH) in diagnosis of AS. Methods Examination of electroencephalogram( EEG) and intelligence quotient( IQ) evaluation were done for 11 cases diagnosed as AS clinically. Gesell scares were chosen as the evaluation criterion of IQ. The screening techniques was methylation polymerase chain reaction( MS-PCR) ,then SNP aCGH was used to make genetic diagnosis. Results (1)Eleven cases of AS were confirmed:1 case had UPD(uniparental disomy),10 cases were type of deletion, from which 6 cases were deletion (Ⅱ) , 4 cases were deletion (Ⅰ) . ( 2 ) The copy number variations were detected in the region of 15q11-q13,which contained genes like MKRN3,MAGEL2,NDN,SNRPN, SNURF,GABRB3,GABRA5,GABRG3,UBE3A,OCA2,ATP10A. To search online Mendelian inheritance in man,genes above were correlated with AS manifestation. (3)All cases of deletion were 3-5 standard deviation(SD) in weight and height to normal children at the same age and with the same sex,while UPD was below 1. 5 SD. Gesell scares showed that the deletion(Ⅰ) was the most serious in mental retardation,deletion(Ⅱ) was moderate,and the UPD was mild. Eight cases were hypopigmentation,and one was the UPD. EEG revealed that 1 case of deletion(Ⅰ) and the UPD were spike occasionally,another one deletion(Ⅰ) was limit EEG. The rest cases displayed slow and spike waves paroxysmal-ly,with amplitude of medium or high,2. 5-3. 0 Hz. Conclusions Not only can SNP aCGH make a diagnosis of AS but discriminate the types of genetic pathology. Since different type contributes to a diverse of clinical features and the rate of recurrence is also different,it is significant for family genetic consultation. Moreover,the technology is advantageous for the study on the pathogenesis and gene function.
10.Observation of mast cells and detection of related cytokines in murine bronchial asthma model pre and post desensitization therapy
Tianqi YAO ; Yingying WU ; Xiaomeng YANG ; Bohai KUANG ; Zhigang LIU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2014;(6):779-783
Objective:To prepare Dermatophagoides farinae (Der f) crude protein to establish BALB/c bronchial asthma model , and to observe the morphology and degranulation of mast cells and detect related cytokines .Methods: Dermatophagoides farinae ( Der f) crude protein were prepared by trituration .30 BALB/c mice were randomly divided into 3 groups:PBS control group (A), asthma model group (B) and Der f crude protein treatment group (C).Group A were treated with PBS(100 μl) all the time, group B and group C were treated with 50 μg Der f crude protein mixed with 50μl alum adjuvant on day 0,day 7 and day 14.On day 28 group A and B were subcutaneous injected with PBS (100 μl) and group C were subcutaneous injected with Der f crude protein (350μg) in PBS(100 μl) at 1-day intervals.One week after the last treatment ,group A,B and C were intranasally challenged with 50 μg Der f crude protein daily for seven days .Twenty-four hours after the last challenge , airway hyper-responsiveness ( AHR) was assessed by using whole-body plethysmography .Two days post challenged , mice were sacrificed and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid ( BALF) was collected.Number of the total cells and eosinophil was determined .Level of IL-4,IL-10 and IFN-γcytokines in the BALF and the su-pernatant of splenocyte culture was assayed by ELISA .Level of Der f specific IgE and histamine in the sera was determined by ELISA . Airway inflammation was analyzed by HE staining .Observation of the morphology and degranulation of mast cells was analyzed by tolui -dine blue staining.Results:Compared with group B,AHR and the lung inflammation in group C were greatly reduced (P<0.01). Numbers of total cells and eosinophils in BALF of group C were significantly lower than that of group B ( P<0.01 ) .Compared with group B, the observation of degranulation of mast cells was insignificant in group C .Compared with group B(IgE:1.905), the level of specific IgE was significantly lower in groups C (IgE:1.278)(P<0.01).The level of IL-4 in BALF of group C was significantly lower than that of group B(P<0.01).Compared with group A and B, the level of IL-10 in BALF was significantly higher in group C (P<0.01) and the level of IFN-γin BALF of group C was significantly higher than that of group A and B (P<0.01).Compared with group B, the level of IL-4 in cultured splenocytes was significantly lower in group C (P<0.01), and the level of IL-10 and IFN-γin cultured splenocytes of group C was significantly higher than that of group B (P<0.01).Compared with group B, the level of histamine in BALF was slightly lower in groups C (P<0.05), and the level of histamine in sera was significantly lower in groups C (P<0.05). Conclusion:The degranulation of mast cells of murine bronchial asthma model was suppressed after the desensitization therapy .