2.Expression of CD4+, CD25+ regulatory T cells and its significance in carcinoma of stomach
Lin TIAN ; Minna LIU ; Lihua HU ; Xueying CHEN ; Yu CAI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2009;11(4):439-440
Objective To study the expression of CD4+, CD25+ regulatory T cells and its significance in carcinoma of stomach. Methods Flow cytometry was used to quantify and analyze the results of CD4+, CD25 + regulatory T cells and CD8+ T cells in 76 patients with gastric cancer. Results CD4+, CD25+ regulatory T cells expression in gastric cancer tissue, adjacent tissues and control group are (1.2±0.9) %, (6.4±1.1) % and (4.1±0.8) %. The results have statistical significance (P<0.05). CD8+ T cells markedly de-creased in gastric cancer tissue, while CD4+ , CD25+ regulatory T cells increased. But this manifest did not happen in adjacent tissues.Conclusion CD4+, CD25+ regulatory T cells suppress gastric cancer though inhibiting CD8+ T cells.
3.Statistical analysis of monitoring data regarding the state of Keshan disease in Henan province from 2004 to 2009
Hong-yang, YU ; Yi-tian, YUE ; Cai-lei, CUI
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2010;29(4):391-394
Objective To study the state and trends of Kesan disease in Henan province from 2004 to 2009. Methods Surveillance sites were selected: Guxian village of Luoning country from 2004 - 2007, Zuyang town of Lingbao city in 2008, and Shahe village of Lushi country in 2009. All residents of surveillance sites were examined by clinical and electrocardiogram, and suspected patients were inspected by chest X-ray to measure ardiothoracic ratio. Hair and wheat flour samples were collected and selenium levels were detected with hydride generation atomic fluorescence spectrometry. Results From 2004 to 2009, a total of 4034 people were examined.The numbers of chronic and latent KSD patients were 21 and 75 cases,respectively, and the incidence rates were 0.52%(21/4034) and 1.86%(75/4034), respectively . The number of abnormal electrocardiogram was 751 cases, and the incidence rate was 18.62%. The highest proportion of abnormal electrocardiogram was ST-T changes,accounting for 24.63%(185/751), followed by high-voltage, accounting for 18.11%(136/751), and left ventricular accounting for 13.85% (104/751). Sixty-one grain samples were collected and the wheat flour selenium level was averaged 0.034 mg/kg. Thirty hair samples were collected and the selenium median was 0.285 mg/kg. Conclusions The state of Keshan disease is in a steady state in Henna province, but higher rates of abnormal electrocardiogram is a serious problem and should be studied and prevented.
4.Analysis on surveillance results of Kaschin-Beck disease from monitoring site in Henan Province in 2008
Cai-lei, CUI ; Hong-yang, YU ; Yi-tian, YUE
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2009;28(5):557-559
Objective To understand Kaschin-Beck disease(KBD) status in Henan Province and provide the basis for the further prevention and treatment of KBD. Methods Children aged 7 to 12 in 3 villages(Yaodian, Miaowa and Zhuyang) with the same environment such as topography, physiognomy,production mode and living habits in Shan County and Lingbao City were selected to undertake KBD clinical examination in 2008, X-ray examination of right hand and child hair samples and food samples were collected to determine the content of selenium. Selenium was determined using 2,3-Diaminonaphthalene method. Adults who were 16 years or older in 5 counties(Luoning, Lingbao, Mianchi, Shah and Lushi) were selected and examined for KBD. Results One hundred and ninty children aged 7 to 12 were clinically examined and clinical KBD were found, whereas 3 children were diagnosed as KBD by X-ray examination, the positive rate was 1.58% (3/190). All 20 521 adults were clinically examined and KBD prevelance rate was 6.10%(1251/20 521), including degree Ⅰ (3.97%,814/20 521), degree Ⅱ (1.77%, 364/20 521 ), degree Ⅲ (0.36%, 73/20 521). The average selenium contents in hair and food samples were (0.319±0.128)mg/kg and (0.031±0.009)mg/kg, respectively. Conclusions Child KBD in Henan Province is under control or almost under control, whereas the prevalence of adult KBD was relatively serious, which suggested that secondary prevention with the objective of clinically treating KBD patients should be strengthened.
5.Assessment of microperimetry on fixation stability changes in glaucomatous eyes with hemifield defect
Tian, TIAN ; Yu, CAI ; Yingzi, PAN ; Mei, LI ; Ronghua, QIAO ; Yuan, FANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2017;35(4):332-338
Background Researches showed that microperimetry can exhibit more tiny visual function damage than conventional perimetry in glaucomatous eyes.However,the study on fixation stability of glaucoma is still rare until now.Objective This study was to compare the correlation between microperimetry Maia (Macular Integrity Assessment) and Humphrey perimetry,and to investigate the changes of the fixation stability in glaucoma patients with hemifield defect.Methods This study proposal was approved by Medical Ethic Committee of Peking University First Hospital.A cross-sectional study was performed under the informed consent of each subject.Thirtyfive eyes of 35 glaucoma patients with hemifield defect by 24-2 Humphrey perimetry were included in Peking University First Hospital from December 2013 to March 2014,and 30 eyes of 30 normal volunteers served as controls.Both Humphery (10-2) and Maia (expert 10-2) were performed on the subjects respectively and the correlation of the results between Humphery (10-2) and Maia (expert 10-2) were analyzed.Then the patients with normal hemifield on Humphrey were assigned to Maia normal group and Maia abnormal group.Fixation stability differences were compared between glaucoma group and normal control group,and between Maia normal group and Maia abnormal group.Results The moderately positive correlation was found in the mean sensitivity between Maia microperimetry and Humphrey perimetry (r=0.403,P =0.001),and the average threshold of Maia microperimetry was moderately positive correlated with the mean defect (MD) of Humphrey perimetry in glaucoma patients (r=0.438,P =0.008).The fixation stability parameter P1 was (67±17)% and (87±10)%,and that of P2 was (70±16)% and (88±9)%;the 63% bicurve elipse area (BCEA) was (5.08±1.55) °2and (2.21±0.60) °2,and the 95% BCEA was (14.74± 6.04) °2 and (2.86 ± 1.17)°2 in the glaucoma group and normal control group,respectively,showing significant decreases of P1 and P2 and increases of 63% BCEA and 95% BCEA in the glaucoma group compared with the normalcontrol group (t=-5.604,-4.831,9.885,11.086,all at P=0.000).In Maia normal group and Maia abnormal group,the P1 was (79±8)% and (63±17)%,the P2 was (81±10)% and (67±16)%,the 63% BCEA was (3.19±0.65)°2 and (5.70±1.22)°2 and the 95% BCEA was (9.10±2.60)°2 and (19.35±5.01)°2,respectively.Compared with the Maia normal group,the P1 and P2 were significantly lower,and 63% BCEA and 95 % BCEA were higher in the Maia abnormal group (t=-2.468,P=0.019;t=-2.371,P=0.024;t =5.514,P=0.000;t=5.575,P=0.000).Conclusions Maia microperimetry and Humphrey perimetry yield a good correlation for glaucomatous macular function examination.In addition,Maia microperimetry showed that fixation stability decreased in glaucoma patients with hemifield defect.
6.Analysis of surveillance data of Keshan disease from 1995 - 2009 in Henan province
Yi-tian, YUE ; Hong-yang, YU ; Cai-lei, CUI ; Zong-yu, HAO
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2011;30(6):670-672
Objective To observe the change of conditions and study the epidemiology of Keshan disease from 1995 to 2009 in Henan province.Methods From 1995 to 2009,seriously ill township (village) of Keshan disease were selected as monitoring sites,and one cross-sectional survey was conducted annually.Resident population were asked of their disease history,and were taken clinical examination.Suspicious or suspected cases of Keshan disease and people with abnormal ECG were taken 2 m X-ray.Hair and wheat flour samples were collected for selenium testing.Results From 1995 to 2009,about 6632 people were checked,130 chronic and 52 latent cases of Keshan disease were identified,the total detection rates were between 1.12% and 5.06%.The detectable rate for abnormal electrocardiogram and heart enlargement found through chest X-ray examination were 10.24% -30.65% and 32.4% - 77.8%,respectively.The content of hair selenium tended to increase,the highest was in 2009 (357.12 μg/kg),and the lowest was in 1997( 142.68 μg/kg).Conclusion Keshan disease is stable in Henan province,and prevention and control measures should be strengthen gradually.
7.Effect of fast capacitance compensation method on improving the action potential firing accuracy of nerve cell.
Yu ZHENG ; Jing LI ; Di CAI ; Lei TIAN ; Chaochao HUANG ; Jinhai WANG
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2014;31(6):1191-1217
Patch-clamp is used to study all sorts of ionic channels and their regulations with measuring pA current of cell ionic channel, but the fast capacitance (C-fast) compensation and slow capacitance (C-slow) compensation transient currents are caused by measuring objects and measuring instruments themselves which will change the properties of action potentials. The present paper firstly discusses the C-Fast transient currents affecting membrane capacitance and membrane potential, and then draws a conclusion that the changes of membrane potential affect the properties of action potential through analyzing the changes of membrane potential in H-H model. Based on this conclusion, we discuss the influence mechanisms mainly through the analysis of traditional C-fast compensation errors, and focus discussion on the shape of electrode capacitance affecting C-fast. This method can not only improve the compensation speed greatly, but also improve the compensation precision from the electrode shape as much as possible.
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8.Effects of viola-containing serum on phagocytosis and TOLL-like receptor expression of macrophage
Zhiwei ZHANG ; Kun CAI ; Mali WU ; Honghong YU ; Ling LENG ; Wenpeng YUE ; Weiyi TIAN
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2014;(6):759-762
Objective:To investigate effects of viola on macrophage TOLL-like receptor expression ,and tentatively explore the partial mechanism of viola intervention on macrophage function.Methods: Using viola water decoction lavage intervention in clean grade SD rats of conventional preparation containing serum ,In a certain concentration coculture with mouse peritoneal macrophages in 96-well plates.After 24 hours,cell phagocytosis activity was determined by neutral red uptake assay ,changes in expression levels of TLR-1,TLR-2,TLR-3,TLR-4,TLR-5 mRNAs were determined by RT-PCR.Results:Compared with the same concentration of normal serum group :(1 ) viola-containing serum group macrophage activity was significantly increased ( P<0.01 );( 2 ) Within certain concentration,viola containing serum group with increased or decreased expression levels of TLR -1,TLR-2,TLR-3 mRNA(P<0.05 or P<0.01 ) ,the expression level of TLR-4 was not significantly altered in each group ( P>0.05 ) ,and the expression level of TLR-5 was significantly increased in each group ( P<0.01 ).Conclusion:Viola-containing serum has obvious promoting effect on macrophage phag-ocytosis,the mechanism of which may be related to that this drug regulates and controls part of macrophage TOLL -like receptor expres-sion.
9.Identification of Metabolized Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Fishery Products by Gas Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Yongfu SHI ; Youqiong CAI ; Huijuan YU ; Liangliang TIAN ; Xuanyun HUANG ; Dongmei HUANG
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2014;(11):1640-1645
Gaschromatography-tandemmassspectrometrywasadoptedtoidentifythehydroxylatedmetabolites of polychlorinated biphenyls and analyze the target compounds in fishery products. After the silylation derivatizaiton at 60 ℃ for 40 min, the MS spectrum of derivatives was obtained by GC/MS/MS under fullscan mode, and the fragment ions with the highest relative abundance were identified as m/z 399, 399, 399, 399, 399, 448 and 469, respectively which were defined as the precursor ion for product ion scan. The MS/MS spectrum was obtained under multiple reaction mode ( MRM ) by GC/MS/MS. And the product ions corresponded with the precursor ions were m/z 364, 364, 364, 364, 364, 433 and 434, respectively. The target compounds can be identified accurately by GC/MS/MS. In the present study, we took seven hydroxylated polychlorinated biphenyls as target compounds including 3-OH-PCB101 , 4-OH-PCB106 , 4-OH-PCB112 , 4'-OH-PCB101 , 3-OH-PCB118 , 3-OH-PCB138 and 3-OH-PCB180 . According to the identification method stated as above, the MS and MS/MS spectra of seven compounds were obtained. The compounds can be qualified and quantified by the identification method. The limits of detection ranged from 0. 02 to 0. 14 μg/L, and the limits of quantification ranged from 0. 09 to 0. 48 μg/L. The method has been applied to identify the hydroxylated polychlorinated biphenyls in fishery products.
10.Preparation and bone targeting effect of the epirubicin-oxidized dextran-alendronate compound
Dawei TIAN ; Li YU ; Peng ZHANG ; Min XIONG ; Xiaohua HUANG ; Lin CAI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2014;34(9):945-953
Objective To prepare a new bone-targeting drug of epirubicin-oxidized dextran-alendronate compound,and investigate the compound's bone targeting effect.Methods Based on Schiff base theory,we synthesized a new bone-targeted drug delivery system:epirubicin-oxidized dextran-alendronate compound.The physicochemical character was evaluated through ultra-violet (UV) spectroscopy,infrared (IR) spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) spectroscopy.The character of affinity to bone in vitro was evaluated through HA absorbing test and the affinity to bone in vivo was evaluated by fluorescence microscopy.Drug distribution in different organs and different time point were investigated through liquid chromatograph.Results There were typical physicochemical characters of dextran,oxidized dextran,Dex-ALN compound,EPI-Dex-ALN compound through UV spectroscopy,IR spectroscopy and 1H-NMR spectroscopy,showed successful preparation of the bone targeting drug.HA binding rates were 86.13%,13.91% in epirubicin-oxidized dextran-alendronate compound and epirubicin groups respectively through HA absorbing test in vitro.Luminescence microscope showed luminescence located in cortical bone,cancellous bone of metaphysic,no luminescence was found in bone marrow in affinity to bone in vivo.Compared by EPI group,IOD value of fluorescence in EPI-Dex-ALN group was 2.7 times.In HPLC drug concentration test,we detected drug concentration in different organs during the period of 10 min,1 h,2 h,24 h,48 h after injection in EPI,EPI-Dex-ALN compound group.The maximum concentration was at 2 h,and tissue distribute was different in different organs; there was statistical difference during the period of 10 min,1 h,2 h,24h,no statistical difference during the period of 48 h after injection in bone tissue between EPI group and EPI-Dex-ALN compound group.Conclusion We successfully synthesized a new bone-targeting drug delivery system,which showed better bone affinity in vivo and in vitro,and had powerful targeting function.