1.Research progress in signal pathway of corneal wound healing in diabetes mellitus patients
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2006;0(03):-
Delayed wound healing of diabetic cornea may be associated with the activation of MAPK signal pathway,impaired signal transduction of TGF-? signal pathway,abnormal expression of genes related to insulin signal pathway and reduced expression of insulin receptor.In addition,the activation of NF-?b and cytochrome C signal pathway also has harmful influence on delayed wound healing.This paper reviews research progress about signal pathway of delayed wound healing in diabetic cornea.
2.Effects of midazolam on ERK1,ERK2 and CREB phosphorylation in hippncampal in rats
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2009;29(5):439-442
Objective To investigate the effects of midazolam on extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1 (ERK1),ERK2 and cyclic AMP response element binding protein (CREB) phosphorylation in hippocampal in rats.Methods Eighty male SD rats weighing 250-300 g were randomly divided into 2 groups ( n = 40) : group control (group C) and group midazolam (group M).The animals underwent a continuous multi-trial inhibitory avoidance training .The times of trial needed for each animal to attain the learning criterion ( 100 s) were recorded.Each animal was given intraperitoneal midazolam 3 mg/kg or normal saline 2 ml/kg at 15 min before training.The memory retention was tested at 0.5,1,2 and 24 h (n = 8,at each time point)after the training session and the memory latency was recorded.The animals were sacrificed 15 min after administration (T0) and after the memory testing (T1-4) and hippocampns was obtained for determination of phosphorylated ERK1 (p-ERK1),p-ERK2 and p-CREB expression.Results Compared with group C,the times of trial to attain the learning criterion were significantly increased,memory latency shortened at T2-4,ERK1 phosphorylation decreased at T0,3.4 while ERK2 and CREB phosphorylation decreased at T0-4.Conclusion Midazolam can inhibit ERK1,ERK2 and CREB phosphorylation in hippocampal in rats.
3.Wilson’s disease in Asia
Neurology Asia 2011;16(2):103-109
Wilson’s disease is an autosomal recessive disorder of copper metabolism. The resultant accumulation
of copper primarily damages the liver and brain, resulting in hepatic, neurological and psychiatric
symptoms. There have been many recent studies advancing the understanding of Wilson’s disease in
Asia. There are indications that the incidence of Wilson’s disease in parts of Asia may be relatively
high. Many genetic studies have identifi ed various hot spots in theATP7B gene in a variety of the Asian
populations. Screening of these hotspot mutations may thus be useful in confi rming the diagnosis.
Despite the advances in treatment, lack of familiarity by the health care profession resulting in late
diagnosis, and poor access to treatment particularly among those from the developing economies
remain areas of major concern.
5.Knowledge about Hand Hygiene among Outpatients:An Investigation
Ying LI ; Yinghong WU ; Lijie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(03):-
OBJECTIVE To investigate the knowledge about hand hygiene among the outpatients and then take some valid methods to enhance their understanding about hand hygiene.METHODS By randomly asking patients from two departments in a level A of the tertiary hospital,one was a digestion and the other was a non-digestion department question designed by ourselves.The data were generally described by percentage and ?2 test with SPSS 6.0.RESULTS All the patients had not enough and correct hand hygiene knowledge from both two groups.The patients from digestion department paid more attention on their hand hygiene than from non-digestion one.The most patients from both two groups thought they needed to know more about hand hygiene and hospital should equipped with some fast hands cleaning instruments.CONCLUSIONS It is a very important duty for nurses to explain and publicize more about general hygiene and show patients how to clean their hands in order to decrease hospital infection.
6.Association between maternal serum soluble endoglin levels and preeclampsia or eclampsia in the third trimester
Lijun ZHANG ; Yuhuan HAN ; Ying WU
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2009;12(6):401-403
Objective To explore the ralationship between maternal serum level of soluble endoglin (sEng) in advanced gestations and hypertensive disorders comlicating pregnaney(HDCP). Methods The serum levels of sEng were analyzed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Blood samples were obtained from 62 pregnant women with HDCP at 35-39 weeks' gestation (20 gestational hypertension, 20 mild preeclampsia, 19 severe preeclampsia and 3 eclampsia), and 20 normal pregnant women at 37-39 weeks' gestation (control). Results The serum sEng levels in normal, gestational hypertension, mild preeclampsia, severe preeclampsia and eclampsia group were (6.24±0. 26) ng/ml; (6. 56±0. 29) ng/ml; (7.47±0. 31) ng/ml; (8. 71± 0. 37) ng/ml and (9.69±0. 28) ng/ml, respectively. The serum sEng levels in the preeclampsia and eclampsia group were significantly higher than those in the gestational hypertension and normal group (P<0. 01), that of the severe preeclampsia group was significantly higher than the mild preeclampsia (P<0. 01), and that of the eclampsia group was significantly higher than the preeclampsia group (P<0. 01). However, no difference was found between the gestational hypertension and normal group (P>0. 05). Conclusions The increased serum level of sEng may participate in the genesis of HDCP.
7.Analysis on the activity of the dendritic cells stimulated with Coxiella burnetii antigens
Ying WANG ; Lirong ZHANG ; Deping WU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2011;29(11):653-658
Objective To investigate the change of surface molecules and cytokine expressions of dendritic cells (DC) stimulated with recombinant proteins Com1 and heat shock protein B (HspB) of Coxiella burnetii (Cb).MethodsThe DC cultured for 5 d were stimulated with 20 μg/mL recombinant protein Com1,20μg/mL HspB or 6 μg/mL E.coli lipopolysaccharide (LPS).Twentyfour hours later,the surface mature marker,CD83,and activation-associated markers of T lymphocytes,CD58,CD54,CD40,CD80 and CD86,and expression levels of interleukin (IL)-10 and IL-12 of DC were detected by fluorescence activated cell sorter (FACS).Multiple comparisons were performed by using Student-Newman-Keuls test.ResultsCom1 could induce DC maturation efficiently in vitro.Human monocyte-derived DC exhibited significantly higher expression levels of surface molecules including CD83,CD54,CD58,CD80,CD86,and CD40,which were all >80%.CD83 expression induced by Com1 was similar with that induced by 1E.coli LPS,while CD54 and CD86 expressions were slightly higher than those induced by E.coli LPS,and expressions of other molecules were significantly higher than those induced by E.coli LPS (all P<0.05).After Com1 stimulation,intracellular IL-12 level increased to 9 % from zero.HspB could not induce DC maturation in vitro.The intracellular IL-10 level was 6% after HspB stimulation.DC pulsed with Com1 and HspB exhibited intracellular IL-12 level of zero and IL-10 level of <2%.Conclusion Com1 but not HspB can efficiently activate DC and Com1-activated DC can drive T cells toward Th1 cell development due to a high level of IL-12 production.
8.Diagnostic value of ectopic pregnancy by transvaginal sonography combining with detection of blood β-human chorionic gonadotropin and progesterone
Yanlin WU ; Ying ZHANG ; Xiuqian LIU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2009;16(4):628-629
Objective To investigate diagnostic value of ectopic pregnancy by transvaginal sonography (TVCDS) combining with detection of blood β-human chorionie gonadotropin(β-HCG) and progesterone(P) level. Methods 96 ectopic pregnancy patients were exahined by TVCDS,and detected β-HCG and P in the same day or next day,every two days or several days reexamination of β-HCG and P were given to the hospitalization patients. Re-suits 96 ectopic pregnancy patients including massive type 76(79.1%) ,diameter (47.6±18.4) mm;embryo sac type 20(20.9%) ,showed embryo sac structure in ectopic pregnancy area,saw pulsation in saccus vitellinus and fetus vascular color,diameter (12.86±6.85)mm. 94(97.9%) displayed Doppler signals in ectopic pregnancy area, and 89(92.7%)cases were detected low resistivity nutrient artery flow spectrum by PW, the PI average value was (0.46±0.03).96 ectopic pregnancy patients' blood β-HCG and P level were significant low(P<0.01). Conclusion TVCDS combining with detection of β-HCG and P can raise early diagnosis level of ectopie pregnancy.
9.Effects of intensive insulin therapy on non-specific inflammatory factors in patients of critical illness complicated with hyperglycemia
Ying WU ; Caiping ZHANG ; Na PU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2010;33(25):12-14
Objective To observe the effects of intensive insulin therapy on C-reactive protein (CRP) ,interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α ) in the patients of critical illness complicated with hyperglycemia and its incidence of side effect. Methods Two hundred and nine patients of critical illness complicated with hyperglycemia were randomly divided into intensive insulin therapy group (106 patients,blood glucose maintained at a level of 4.4-6.1 mmol/L) and conventional insulin therapy group ( 103 patients, blood glucose maintained at a level of 9.0-11.1 mmol/L). Serum levels of CRP,TNF- α and IL-6 were determined on 0,24,48,72 h respectively after ICU admission. Results The levels of blood glucose of both groups reached the target level. The incidence rates of the hypoglycemia had no significant difference between two groups [6.60 % (7/106) vs. 4.76% ( 3/63 ),P > 0.05]. After 72 h treatment, serum level of CRP in intensive insulin therapy group was significantly lower than that in conventional insulin therapy group (P < 0.05 ). After 24,48 and 72 h treatment, serum level of IL-6 in intensive insulin therapy group was significantly lower than that in conventional insulin therapy group (P < 0.05 ). After 48 and 72 h treatment, serum level of TNF-αin intensive insulin therapy group was significantly lower than that in conventional insulin therapy group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Intensive insulin therapy can significantly decrease the levels of non-specific inflammatory factors in patients of critical illness complicated with hyperglycemia, which brings beneficial effect to the patients.
10.Reversal of multiple drug resistance in Escherichia coli by blocking CTX-M through antisense phosphothioate oligodeoxynucleotides
Jinfeng ZHANG ; Ying WU ; Rong SU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2012;(12):1053-1056
Objective To investigate the effects of antisense phosphothioate oligodeoxynucleotides (AS-ODNs) W086 on drug-resistant gene CTX-M expression in Escherichia coli producing extended-spectrum β-lactamases(ESBLs).Methods AS-ODNs liposome was introduced into the purpose bacteria B052.The total colony forming unit(CFU) was counted.The bacteria growth curve was drawn by microplate reader.The inhibition effects of AS-ODNs on the expressions of drug-resistant gene CTX-M were observed by RT-PCR in B052.The minimal inhibitory concentration(MIC)was determined by fluid dilution method.Results significant growth inhibition of cells treated with W086 was observed as compared with those in cells in control treated bacteria.The number of B052 colonies significantly decreased in all W086 treated groups in a concentration dependent manner (P < 0.05),while CFU of B052 was not influenced in simple liposome group,simple W086 group and controlled chain group.The expression of CTX-M was selectively inhibited.Conclusion Efficiently and specificly blocking expression of CTX-M mRNA,AS-ODNs reverses the multiple drug resistance of B052.It indicates that AS-ODNs provides a new viable strategy to reverse antibiotic resistance problem.