1.Updates on the etiology of narcolepsy in western and traditional Chinese medicine
Shuang YUAN ; Yunfan GU ; Yiling HUNG ; Fan JIANG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2016;43(9):696-699
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder,and a main cause for excessive daytime sleepiness. It is accompanied by cataplexy,sleep paralysis and sleep hallucinations,collectively known as tetralogy of narcolep-sy. Research progresses in the pathogenesis of narcolepsy are briefly summarized in this article,paving directions for further research. Both the realm of western and Chinese traditional medicine are concerned. Western medicine stated that it′s pathogenesis is closely related to orexin and HLA-DQB1?0602. In addition,recent studies from countries in Western Europe(UK,Finland,and Sweden)have indicated that the use of H1N1 influenza vaccine gives rise to incidence of the narcolepsy as well. From the realm of Chinese medicine,upsetting the balance of Yin-Yang and Yin-Wei are also possible causes attributed to the disease. In the case of child narcolepsy,the con-dition of the patient′s internal organs is also highly concerned.
2.Application of nerve stimulator for obturator nerve block in transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Shuaibin WANG ; Tengfei GU ; Yunfan BAO ; Youhua HE
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2016;15(1):56-58
Clinical data of 120 patients undergoing transurethral resection of the bladder sidewall tumors (TURBt) were retrospectively analyzed.Before TURBt the obturator nerve was blocked under the guide of the nerve stimulator in 46 cases (block group) and not blocked in 74 cases (unblock group).The incidence of obturator nerve reflex and bladder perforation in block group was significantly lower than that in unblock group(7% vs.35%,P =0.000 and 0 vs.19%,P =0.002,respectively).The operation time and the duration of bladder continuous saline irrigation after operation in block group were shorter than those in unblocked group [(32.2 ± 12.5) vs.(43.2 ± 24.5) min,P =0.001 and (8.9 ± 6.4) vs.(13.3 ±10.8) h,P =0.013,respectively].The efficiency value of TURBt in block group was better than that in unblock group [(5.8 ±3.9) vs.(9.3 ± 7.0) min/cm2,P =0.001].The obturator nerve block guided by the nerve stimulator can improve the safety and the efficiency of TURBt.
3.Effects of hyperbaric oxygen treatment on expression of ERK1/2 and neurological function in rats with traumatic brain injury
Jie SUN ; Bin LING ; Bingqin LI ; Yunfan GU ; Guanghui XIU ; Qiqin DAN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2011;27(12):1136-1139
Objective To explore the effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatment on expression of extra-cellular signal regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK 1/2) and neurological function in acute traumatic brain injury (TBI) rats so as to offer trial support for clinical application of HBO in TBI.Methods Twenty-four adult Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham-operation group,TBI group and HBO treatment group,with eight rats per group.The sham-operation group was free from TBI but skull was opened only but the TBI group was subjected to TBI according to Alice method.TheHBO treatment group was treated with HBO for 10 days ( one time per day) after TBI operation.On day 14,NSS rating was performed in all rats.Then,the rats were sacrificed and cortex of which was obtained to measure the expression of ERK1/2 by using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).The localization of the expression of ERK was detected by immunohistochemical staining and the changes in ERK protein was analyzed by optical density.Results The NSS score in the HBO group was significantly decreased at day 14 after HBO treatment ( P < 0.01 ) and the expression of ERK1/2 in HBO group was also significantly decreased (P < 0.05 ) in comparison with the TBI group.Conclusions HBO treatment can significantly decrease NSS score and expression of ERK1/2 in acute TBI rats,indicating that HBO may improve neurological function through down-regulating expression of ERK1/2.
4.Immunomodulatory effect of Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells from human umbilical cord on human peripheral blood T lymphocytes
Changhui ZHOU ; Yi TIAN ; Bo YANG ; Xiang HU ; Hongliang JIAO ; Yunfan ZHOU ; Chengchun WANG ; Chenxi GU ; Ningjing LEI ; Fangxia GUAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(14):2485-2491
BACKGROUND:Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells have low immunogenicity and immunomodulatory effect,but there are seldom reports concerning the immunomodulatory effect of Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells of human umbilical cord and its mechanims.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the immunomodulatory effects and mechanisms of Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells of human umbilical cord on varient peripheral blood T lymphocytes.METHODS:Mesenchymal stem cells were isolateded from Wharton's jelly of human umbilical cord by tissue culture.T lymphocytes from human peripheral blood were stimulated by phytohemagglutinin and co-cultured with umbilical cord Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells and umbilical cord Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells supernatant respectively to measure A value following 72 hours of coculture using multifunctional microplate reader.Expression of cytokines including transforming growth factor-beta 1(TGF-β1)and interferon-y(IFN-γ)was evaluated by enzyme-labeled immunosorbent assay.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells could inhibite the proliferation of T lymphocytes induced by phytohemagglutinin.The proliferation inhibition rate was 56%(P<0.01).Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells supernatant also had inhibitory effects on proliferation of T lymphocytes induced by phytohemagglutinin,in a dose-dependent fashion.The proliferation inhibition rates were 8.3% and 27% respectively in the 50% Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells supernatant and 100% Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells supematant groups(P<0.05).Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells significantly decreased γ-interferon secrted from T-lymphocytes(P<0.05).The secretion of TGF-β1 was lower in the coculture of Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells and T lymphocytes group than Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells alone group(P<0.05).These indicated that Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells and Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells supernatant have inhibitory effects on proliferation of T lymphocytes induced by phytohemagglutinin.The mechanims may be associated with cell contant and inhibition of v-interferon secrted from T-lymphocytes.
5.Epidemiological survey of Helicobacter pylori infection and analysis of related factors among adult population receiving physical examination in Yunnan plateau area
Demei JIA ; Qiang WANG ; Nanjiang CHU ; Tingting CHEN ; Qun FENG ; Yunfan GU
Chongqing Medicine 2018;47(7):950-956
Objective To survey the infection status and related factors of Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori) among adult population receiving physical examination in Yunnan plateau area so as to provide a basis for control and treatment of H.pylori infection at the present stage.Methods The epidemiological survey method was applied to collect the intact data on adult health physical examination from Jan.2013 to Feb.2015,including the results of survey by adopting the unified national questionnaire and 13 C-urea breathe test for detecting H.pylori.The guestionniare contents had the basic conditions,socid economy stalus,personal and family health status cinecluding whether sufferring from digestive diseases or symptoms,dietary habit,etc.Results A tatae of 1 680 eligi ble subjects were included in this study.The total infection rate of H.pylori was 33.5%,which of male and female were 33.2% and 34.5 % respectively,the difference was not statistically significant (P>0.05).The peak of H.pylori infection rate was in the age group 40-49 years(36.7 %),but the difference among different age groups had no statistical significance(P>0.05).The univariate analysis indicated that H.pylori infection was not correlated with nationality,permanent residence,occupation,education level,marital status and number of living together members(P>0.05);H.pylori infection had no correlation with whether the individual or family members having digestive system disease or symptoms(P>0.05);washing hands before meals and after defecation,stress of work,living and study,mainly used latrine type,daily means of transportation,work and rest time,sharing cutlery,diets habits,brushing teeth frequency per day and source of drinking water had no influence on H.pylori infection(P>0.05),and smoking,alcohol drinking and frequently contacting with animals also had no influence on H.pylori infection(P>0.05).H.pylori infection was significanly correlated with the social economical status,daily means of transportation and alcohol drinking(P<0.05).The multiple unconditional Logistic regression analysis results indicated that there was negative correlation between H.pylori infection and monthly income,the OR (95%CI)value was 0.848(0.759-0.949).Conclusion The H.pylori total infection rate in adult population receiving physical examination in Yunnan plateau area is lower than the national population natural infection rate.It should focus on middle-aged population and low-income people.
6.Correlation between Helicobacter pylori infections and serum lipid abnormality in adult population of healthy physical examination
Demei JIA ; Qiang WANG ; Nanjiang CHU ; Tingting CHEN ; Yunfan GU ; Qun FENG
Chongqing Medicine 2018;47(10):1325-1328
Objective To explore the relationship between Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection and dyslipidemia in adult people undergoing the healthy physical examination in Kunming city.Methods The intact population data of adult people undergoing the healthy physical examination and conducting the HP detection by adopting the 13C breath test (13 C-UBT)in the Cadres Physical Examination Center,Yunnan Provincial Second People's Hospital from January 2013 to February 2015 were retrospectively analyzed.The data included the basic information and serum fipids indexes[total cholesterol (TC),triglyceride (TG),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)].All subjects were divided into the HP positive group and HP negative group according to whether having HP infection.The levels of TC,TG,HDL-C,LDL-C and the incidences of single index of dyslipidemia and total dyslipidemias were compared between 2 groups and Logistic regression analysis was performed for investigating the relationship between HP infection and dyslipidemia.Results A total of 1 354 subjects were included in the study.The HP infection rate was 33.2%.The levels of TC,TG,HDL-C and LDL-C were no statistical significance between positive HP group and negative HP group (P>0.05).The incidence rate of TC≥6.22 mmol/L of HP positive group was lower than that of HP negative group (P<0.05).The occurrence rate of TC increase abnormality in the HP positive group was lower than that in the HP negative group (P<0.05);the occurrence rate of dyslipidemia had no statistical difference between the HP positive group and HP negative group in the stratification according to sex,age and BMI (P>0.05).The regression analysis showed that the HP infection was an independent influencing factors of TC increase abnormality (OR=0.644,P<0.05).Conclusion The HP infection affects the incidence of TC increase abnormality,but might not affect the occurrence rate of dyslipidemia.