1.Influence of genipin and vitamin E on UCP2 and other correlation factors in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Lin LIN ; Xiaoqin GUAN ; Lijuan WANG ; Yuanting TANG
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2010;27(6):1327-1331
This study was aimed to detect the effect of genipin and Vitamin E (VitE) on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. L02 cells were divided into five groups:control group, palmic acid treated group, VitE treated group, genipin treated group, and a combination group. All treatments were terminated at the end of 72 hours. Pathological changes of L02 cells were observed. Mitochondrial membrane potential changes were detected by flow cytometry. MDA, SOD, ALT, AST, GGT, TG in culture medium and expression of UCP2 mRNA and protein in L02 cells were detected. We also studied the effects of genipin and VitE on UCP2 and other related factors such as NF-kappaB and TNF-alpha on the L02 cell model of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. In combination group, the degree of adipose degeneration of L02 cells mitigated significantly; mitochondrial membrane potential and the level of SOD activity increased; the level of MDA, ALT, AST, GGT, TG and the expression of UCP2, NF-kappaB,TNF-alpha in L02 cells decreased. The use of genipin in combination with VitE can increase mitochondrial membrane potential and markedly relieve the adipose degeneration of liver cells.
Cell Line
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Drug Synergism
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Fatty Liver
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metabolism
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Humans
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Ion Channels
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genetics
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metabolism
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Iridoid Glycosides
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pharmacology
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Iridoids
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Liver
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cytology
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Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial
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Mitochondrial Proteins
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genetics
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metabolism
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NF-kappa B
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genetics
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metabolism
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Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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Protective Agents
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pharmacology
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RNA, Messenger
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genetics
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metabolism
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Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
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genetics
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metabolism
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Uncoupling Protein 2
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Vitamin E
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pharmacology
2.Summary of evidence for prevention of medical device related pressure injuries in ICU patients
Na WANG ; Yuanting LIN ; Yinshi XIONG ; Ying ZHANG ; Junxia HU ; Yanling CHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2022;38(13):992-997
Objective:To summarize the best evidence for the prevention of medical device related pressure injuries in patients in ICU, and to provide a basis for clinical nursing practice.Methods:Using evidence-based method and computer 6S evidence model, the relevant literature was retrieved. The resource types included clinical guidelines, evidence summaries, systematic reviews and expert consensus. The retrieval time was from the establishment of the databases to January 2021. Three researchers who received evidence based nursing training independently evaluated various types of literature, and extracted evidence from literature that met inclusion criteria.Results:A total of 11 articles were included with 8 guidelines, 1 systematic review, 1 evidence summary, and 1 expert consensus. The 24 best evidences related to risk assessment, skin assessment and cleaning, selection and wearing of medical devices, preventive use of dressings, and education and training were summarized.Conclusions:This study summarized the clinical practice basis for the prevention of medical device related pressure injuries in patients in ICU, which can provide scientific and effective theoretical guidance for clinical nursing staff to implement changes in practice. And it is recommended that the evidence should be combined with the clinical reality when using evidence. Analyze the facilitating factors and obstacles in the process of using evidence and formulate reform strategies suitable for clinical transformation, and then apply them to daily clinical work to improve the quality of nursing work.
3. The anatomical structure of fused renal pyramid and its imaging findings in ultrasound and computed tomography
Yuqi XIA ; Fan CHENG ; Ting RAO ; Fangyou LIN ; Weimin YU ; Yuan RUAN ; Jinzhuo NING ; Yuanting YANG ; Wanwan SONG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2019;40(12):895-900
Objective:
To analyze the anatomical structure and distribution of the fused renal pyramid (FRP) in cadaveric kidney, and discuss its appearances by CT and ultrasonic examinations.
Methods:
From June 2018 to September 2018, 108 cadaveric kidneys were proceeded for regional anatomy. The distribution and anatomical manifestations of FRP was recorded. The renal pyramid was sliced and HE stained to explore the vascular distribution in FRP. From October 2018 to January 2019, ultrasound imaging data of 112 patients with 224 kidneys were collected, including 60 males and 52 females, age (39.0±15.1), ranging from 16 to 73 years old. The renal imaging data of 89 patients and 178 patients with enhanced renal CT were collected, including 48 males and 41 females. Age (45.4±13.6), ranging from 23 to 69 years old. The imaging findings of FRP in ultrasound and enhanced CT was summarized.
Results:
In cadaver kidneys, the proportion of FRP in upper and lower calyces was 68.6% (74/108) and 64.8% (70/108), respectively, higher than that in middle calyces 34.3% (37/108). In the middle group, the incidence of mild fusion was 39.0% (16/41) and severe fusion was 48.8% (20/41). The incidence of fusion of two renal pyramidal structures was 90.2% (37/41). HE staining showed that the boundary between the artery in FRP and the surrounding renal pyramidal was unclear, and the protection of connective tissue was lacking. In Ultrasound, the FRP presented as a large trapezoidal hypo-echoic area with red and blue color signals in doppler mode. In ultrasound, the incidence of FRP was 18.8% (42/224). In enhanced CT, the FRP presented as enhanced cord-like high density shade in large low density area in cortex phase. In enhanced CT, the incidence of FRP 27.5%(49/178).
Conclusions
The FRP is a common structure in human kidney. The arteries localize within the FRP and are absence of sufficient connective tissue protection which are different from normal arteries. Ultrasound and enhanced CT have recognition ability for FRP.