1.Effects of M. vaccae on eosinophil apoptosis and Bcl-2 protein expression in lung tissues of asthmatic guinea pigs
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(03):-
AIM: To study the effects of M. vaccae on eosinophil apoptosis and Bcl-2 protein expression in lung tissues of asthmatic guinea pigs. METHODS: 30 guinea pigs were divided into normal saline (NS) group, asthma group and M. vaccae treatment group at random, every group included 10 guinea pigs. Guinea pigs in M. vaccae treatment group were injected intramuscularly with 22 5 ?g M. vaccae 10 days before OVA immunization. TdT-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) technique was used to investigate the apoptosis of eosinophils and immunohistochemistry method was used to study the expression of Bcl-2 protein in lung tissues. RESULTS: The apoptosis index (AI) of eosinophils in lung tissues in M. vaccae treatment group was significant higher than that in asthma group (23 78?5 42)% vs (4 56?0 68)%, P
2.Effect of leptin on the oxidative damage in human retinal pigment epithelial cells
Yunfeng LUO ; Yan NI ; Jie LUAN
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2014;30(2):161-165
Objective To investigate the effects of leptin on the oxidative damage in human retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells.Methods Human RPE cells (ARPE-19) were cultured in vitro,and randomly divided into control group and insulin resistance group.RPE cells were treated with 0,10,100 ng/mL leptin for 24,48,72 hours respectively.Then the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) expression in RPE cells were detected by 2',7'-dichlorofluorescin-diacetate (DCFH-DA),and the levels of 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) expression in RPE cells were observed by immunocytochemistry (ICC),and the levels of human 8-oxoguanine DNA glycosylase 1 (hOGG1) expression in lysate were measured by Western blot.Results After 24,48,72 hours,the level of ROS (Control group:F=37.136,37.178,49.634; P<0.05.Insulin resistance group:F=9.822,28.881,71.150;P<0.05),8-OHdG (Control group:F =88.643,390.920,1039.276; P < 0.05.Insulin resistance group:F =273.311,299.155,82.237;P<0.05) and hOGGl (Control group:F=470.062,1073.113,295.456;P<0.05.Insulin resistance group:F =240.032,592.389,527.760 ; P<0.05) expression increased significantly with the increase of leptin concentration in control group and insulin resistance group.Under the same leptin concentration,the level of 8-OHdG has a trend that it was higher in the insulin resistance group than the control group.After 24 hours,the difference of hOGGl expression between control group and insulin resistance group was not significant (F=23.392,P>0.05).After 72 hours,the level of hOGGl expression was significantly higher in the insulin resistance group than the control group (F=129.394,P<0.05).The level of hOGGl expression was significantly higher at 48 hours than that at 24 hours and 72 hours (P< 0.05).Conclusion Leptin could induce the oxidative damage of RPE cells in normal and insulin resistance status.With the increase of leptin concentration and time extended,the degree of oxidative damage and its repair were both increased.The degree of oxidative repair increased with the increase of leptin concentration,but decreased with time extended.
3.Immunoregulatory effect of mycobacterium vaccae vaccine on asthmatic guinea pig
Yunfeng ZHAO ; Yongai LUO ; Xichen HUANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1986;0(05):-
Aim To study the immunoregulatory effect of Mycobacterium vaccae vaccine on asthmatic guinea pig.Methods 30 guinea pigs were randomly divided into NS,asthma and Mycobacterium vaccae vaccine groups. A guinea pig model of asthma was formed with ovalbumin.Every guinea pig of Mycobacterium vaccae vaccine group was intramuscularly injected with 22.5 ?g Mycobacterium vaccae vaccine 10 days before ovalbumin immunization.mRNA expressions of IL-4,IL-5 and IFN-? in lung tissue,total IgE and ovalbumin-specific IgE in serum were determined. Results For Mycobacterium vaccae vaccine group guinea pigs, mRNA expressions(optical density value) of IL-4(0.060?0.018) and IL-5(0.052?0.006)in lung tissue were significantly lower than those of asthma group(0.111?0.025,0.106?0.030 respectively; both P
4.Dual plating for complex tibial plateau fractures
Congfeng LUO ; Yunfeng CHEN ; Hong GAO
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2001;0(06):-
0.05). According to the HSS system, the score was 89.6 (range, 75-98) averagely one year after operation. No any complications occurred, such as necrosis of the incision, deep infection, the loosening and breakage of the internal fixator. Conclusion The technique with modified dual plating for the complex fractures of the tibial plateau provides satisfactory function of the knee, it has many advantages, such as stable and durable fixation, avoiding the replacement and change of the knee mechanics, as well as diminish the problems about the incision and soft tissue.
5.Surveillance of antibiotic resistance of Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium in Chongqing in 2015
Yunfeng LIAO ; Peng LUO ; Shan SUN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2017;38(12):1585-1588
Objective To analyze drug resistance data of Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium,submitted by member units of Chongqing bacterial drug resistance monitoring network,and to provide the basis for our city effective application of antimicrobial agents and the reference.Methods Target bacteria identification and drug susceptibility test were performed by member units,according to the national technology scheme of bacterial drug resistance monitoring network and the results were determined according to standards published by Clinic and Laboratory Standard Institute(CLSI) in 2015.WHONET5.6 software was used to analyze drug susceptibility,and drug resistance difference was analyzed by using SPSS21.0 software.Results A total of un-repeated 1 811 strains of Enterococcus faecalis and 1 601 strains of Enterococcus faecium,accounting for 13.1% of all positive strains.The resistant rates of the two kinds of bacteria to vancomycin were 0.5% and 1.8%,to rinathiazole amine were 2.5% and 0.5% respectively.Tigecycline resistant strains were not founded.The resistant rate of Enterococcus feaclis to ouinupristin/dalfopristin was 90.1%,to tetracycline was 78.8%,to high concentration of gentamicin was 43.0%,to penicillin,ampicillin and nitrofurantoin was less than 7%.Except ouinupristin/dalfopristin and tetracycline,the resistant rate of Enterococcus faecium to the other drugs were significantly higher than Enterococcus faecalis(P<0.05).Strains isolated from children and adult patients,Intensive Care Unit(ICU) and un-ICU patients were with differences of drug resistance(P<0.05).Conclusion Most of Enterococcus infection could be caused by Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium.Monitoring of drug resistance might be helpful for rational and effective usage of antimicrobial agents.
6.Therapeutic effects of replication-competent adenovirus carrying human endostatin gene on pancreatic cancer in mice
Yifeng FANG ; Yunfeng SHAN ; Dingcun LUO ; Qiyu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2011;17(8):660-663
Objective To establish human pancreatic cancer xenografts in nude mice, and to investigate the antitumor efficacy of human endostatin expressed by replication-competent adenovirus AdTPHre-hE in vivo. Methods Pancreatic cancer cells AsPC-1 were injected subcutaneously in BALB/c nude mice to establish the xenografts. Tumor growth was observed and measured after AdTPHre-hE treatment. Expression of endostatin was detected by ELISA assay. The tumors were harvested for pathologic examination and immunohistochemical staining. Results Tumors grew more slowly in the AdTPHre-hE group and their sizes were markedly smaller than those of the Ad-hE group (P<0.01)and control group(P<0. 01). Endostatin levels were detected in the sera of nude mice in all treated groups, and endostatin expression in AdTPHre-hE group increased with time. The endostatin level in the AdTPHre-hE treated group was much higher(P<0. 01)and increased faster than that in the Ad-hE treated group. Immunohistochemical staining for Hexon of adenovirus capsid showed more positive tumor cells in the tumor tissues treated with AdTPHre-hE. Immunohistochemical staining for FⅧ revealed a decreased microvessel density in the tumor tissues treated with AdTPHre-hE. Conclusion The replication-competent adenovirus efficiently expressed high-level endostatin and significantly inhibited tumor growth in vivo.
7.A mandibular canine with two roots and two root canals: A case report
Guangming LUO ; Yunfeng YANG ; Yu JIANG ; Li ZHOU
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2009;25(4):597-598
The mandibular canine usually has a single-root with a single canal. A case of a patient who has a mandibular canine with two well-defined roots and two root canals was reported. Size of the lingual root and buccal root was equal. The buccal root length was 24.5 mm. The lingual root length was 23.0 mm. Clinicians should be aware of the anatomical variation that exists in mandibular canines in practice.
8.A mandibular canine with two roots and two root canals:A case report
Guangming LUO ; Yunfeng YANG ; Yu JIANG ; Li ZHOU
Journal of Practical Stomatology 1995;0(04):-
The mandibular canine usually has a single-root with a single canal.A case of a patient who has a mandibular canine with two well-defined roots and two root canals was reported.Size of the lingual root and buccal root was equal.The buccal root length was 24.5 mm.The lingual root length was 23.0 mm.Clinicians should be aware of the anatomical variation that exists in mandibular canines in practice.
9.Effect of antidepressants on the hippocampal neurogenesis in chronically stressed mice
Yunfeng LI ; Yanqin LIU ; Youzhi ZHANG ; Li YUAN ; Zhipu LUO ;
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1986;0(04):-
AIM To explore possible action mechanism of antidepressants. METHODS Using flow cytometry, the cell proliferation was detected. The proliferation of hippocampal progenitor cells and level of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) were measured by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS Treatment with N methyl D aspartate (NMDA) 600 ?mol?L -1 for 3 d significantly decreased the percentage of S phase in PC12 cells, while in the presence of classical antidepressants, desipramine (DIM) or fluoxetine (FLU) 1, 5 ?mol?L -1 , the percentage of S phase increased. Furthermore, the proliferation of hippocampal progenitor cells, as well as the BDNF level in dentate gyrus (subgranular zone) significantly decreased in chronically stressed mice for 24 d, while chronic administration with DIM or FLU 10 mg?kg -1 (ip) normalized it. Meanwhile, the BDNF level in dentate gyrus also elevated after DIM or FLU treatments. CONCLUSION Up regulation of the hippocampal neurogenesis is the common action mechanism for antidepressants, which may be closely related to the elevation of BDNF level at the same time.
10.Research on relationship of the procrastination and the big five personality factors in university students
Rong XIAO ; Yunfeng LUO ; Qian LIN ; Qiao CHU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2010;19(6):550-552
Objective To study the relationship of the university students' procrastination and big five personality factors.Methods 461 university students were assessed by the simple edition of tuckman procrastination scale(TPS) and the big five personality inventory short form(NEO-FFI).Results TPS score of the student was (48.51 ± 7.66).There were 89.4% students respectively had different level of procrastination behavior.There were no significant differences in university students by the gender(47.95 ±7.84 vs 48.95 ± 7.43 ) ,whether one-child students(48.64 ± 7.49 vs 48.45 ± 7.81 ) and grades.There were significant positive correlation between procrastination and the personality factor of neuroticism( r=0.235, P<0.01 ) and significant negative correlation with extraversion ( r=-0.180, P < 0.01 ) and conscientiousness ( r =-0.198, P < 0.01 ).The big five personality factors of neuroticism,extraversion and conscientiousness could explain the 14.0% variation of procrastination of university students.Conclusion Procrastination is a very common phenomenon in the university students.The students with higher neuroticism, lower extraversion and conscientiousness of big five personality have more procrastination behavior.