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.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.
6.Analysis of the survey outcom of the knowledge of antihypertensive drugs among clinical nurses in one tertiary comprehensive hospital of Beijing
Ying XU ; Zhiyun ZHANG ; Yanyan WU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2013;20(13):1953-1955
Objective To describe the mastery of knowledge about antihypertensive drugs of clinical nurses in one tertiary comprehensive hospital of Beijing.Methods Purposive sampling was used to recruit 195 clinical nurses who were working in one tertiary comprehensive hospital in Beijing.The demographic questionnaire,knowledge of antihypertensive drugs questionnaire were filled.Results The score of knowledge of antihypertensive drugs Questionnaire was (45.63 ± 3.79) points;different education,wishes to take part in hypertension related knowledge training had significant differences (t =2.007,2.049,P < 0.05).Conclusion Knowledge of antihypertensive drugs of clinical nurses in Beijing was at medium level.Those who indicated that it was not matter whether to attend hypertension related knowledge training and had low level of education had more problems in knowledge of antihypertensive drugs.
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.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.
9.Expression of surface antigen of hepatitis B virus in tobacco
Ying LI ; Qingbo ZHANG ; Xianghui WU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2001;0(05):-
Objective Plant vaccine is a new kind of vaccine with good safety profiles, low cost and convenience. Our purpose was to establish a good plant system to express HBsAg and pave the way for further research on plant vaccine. Methods Transfer HBV s gene into binary vector pCAMBIA1301 which had plant promoter and hygromycin resistant gene. The recombinant vector was transferred into agrobacterium LBA4404. Then we used agrobacterium to infect tobacco. Results The GUS staining result of transformant leaves showed blue, which meant the target gene had been transferred into tobacco and expressed HBsAg seccessfully. We confirmed the insertion of S gene by PCR and its expression further by ELISA and Western blot. Conclusions HBsAg can be expressed successfully in tobacco.
10.Gene Amplification Test of Mycobacterium Leprae in Paraffin- Embedded Tissue
Qinxue WU ; Yueping YING ; Liangfen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2000;0(S1):-
Objective To establish a polymerase chain reaction(PCR) method to amplify DNA of M.leprae from fixed and paraffin- embedded tissue(FPET). Methods The DNA of M.leprae was released from FPET by using Texpat Kit and purified with 100% alcohol. The primers RPOT(1) and RPUT(2) were used to conduct the PCR. Results A total of 32 samples were examined. Out of 32 samples with BI of more than 1+ , 28 were positive for PCR. The PCR was negative in a sample with BI=0. The sensitivity of PCR reached a level of 0.04 pg DNA. Conclusion This PCR method is very useful for amplifying the DNA of M.leprae from FPET.