1.The protective effect of endotoxin pretreatment on lung injury induced by hepatic ischemia reperfusion in rabbits
Yunjie GE ; Ye WANG ; Shuli ZHANG ; Weiye ZHAO ; Dechen LU ; Liqing MA
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2008;17(11):1167-1170
Objective To investite the effect of endotoxin pretreatment on lung injury induced by hepatic ischemia reperfusion in rabbits and its mechanism. Method Forty-eight New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into4 groups with 12 rabbits each group:routine control group,pretreatment control group,ischemia reperfusion group (IR group), and preperfusion group( LPS + IR group). Rabbits of routine control group received operative dissector only, and those of pretreatment control group received pretratment of daily intraabdominal injection of lipopo|ysaccharide(O.5,0.5,and 1.0 mg/kg,respectively)in the 3 days before operative dissector.Livers of IR group were rendered and ischeraic for 30 minutes, and repeffused for up to 4 hours. Rabbits of LPS +IR group received the preueaunent before heretic ischemia repeffusion. Four hours after reperfusion, serum endotoxin,tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), wet/dry ratio and broncho-alveolar lavage fluid protein content of lung,malondialdehyde(MDA) and mpenrxide dismutase(SOD) in lung homogenate, lung injury ratio, and activity of Nuclear factor-kB(NF-kB) in alveolar macrophage wene examined. Differences within the groups were analyzed using One way ANOVA. Results Between the two control groups,there were no significant differences in all indexes(P>0.05). The TNF-α[ (48.31±5.31)pg/ml vs.(56.47±5.09)pg/ml, P<0.01],wet/dry ratio [(4.98±0.33)vs. (5.22±0.31), P = 0.03],broncho-alveolar hvage fluid protein content[(0.68±0.11)g/L vs. (0.76±0.10)g/L, P =0.04],MDA[(0.86±0.06)nmol/mg vs. (0.93±0.07)nmol/mg, P =0.02],lung injury ra-tio[(13.4±4.3)% vs. (17.4±4.1)%, P = 0.03],and the activity of NF-gB[(5.82±1.12)OD/mm2 vs.(7.40±1.26)OD/mm2, P<0.01] in alveolar macrophage of the LPS+ IB group were all significantly lower than those of IB group, while the SOD[ (90.30±7.38 )U/rag vs. (84.44±7.90 )U/rag, P = 0.04]of LPS + IR group was significantly higher than that of IR group. Conclusions Endotoxin pretrealment may ameliorate the lung injury induced by hepatic isehernia reperfusion. The mechanism may be that endotoxin pretreatment deoreases production of serum TNF-α and the activity of NF-kB in alveolar maerophage.
2.Magnetic resonance spectroscopy of the cerebellum in patients with spinocerebellar ataxia type 3/Machado-Joseph disease
Lifang LEI ; Yunjie LIAO ; Weihua LIAO ; Jie ZHOU ; Yi YUAN ; Junling WANG ; Hong JIANG ; Lu SHEN ; Beisha TANG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2011;36(6):511-519
Objective To evaluate the metabolite pattern and the severity in patients with spinocerebellar ataxia type 3/ Machado-Joseph disease (SCA3/MJD) by 1H magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) on different cerebellar regions, including cerebellar vermis, cerebellar peduncles, cerebellar cortex, and dentatum. Methods Thirty-six SCA3/MJD patients, and 27 sex, age-matched healthy controls were scanned with 1H-MRS for N-acetylaspartate (NAA), choline (Cho) and creatine (Cr). We made cerebellar vermis, cerebellar peduncles, cerebellar cortex, and dentatum as the region of interests (ROI), and finally got access to NAA/Cr, Cho/Cr, and NAA/Cho ratios. We also examined the CAG repeat numbers of MJD1 gene, scored the 36 patients by the scale for the assessment and rating of ataxia (SARA), analyzed the differences in ratios between SCA3/MJD patients and the control group, and explored whether relevance existed between these ratios and duration of the disease, age of onset, CAG repeat times, and SARA scores respectively. Results The ratio of NAA/Cr in SCA3/MJD patients showed a significant reduction in the cerebellar cortex, dentatum, cerebellar vermis and medipeduncle (P<0.01) compared with the controls. The ratio of NAA/Cho also showed significant reduction in the dentatum and cerebellar vermis (P<0.01). A number of correlations were found between the metabolite ratios of 1H-MRS and duration of the disease, age of onset, expanded CAG and SARA score in SCA3/MJD patients. Conclusion 1H-MRS, which shows the neural metabolic changes in the cerebella of SCA3/MJD patients, provides useful information about the severity of SCA3/MJD.
3.Laparoscopic lithotomy for choledochlothiasis: primary suture of common bile duct versus T-tube drainage
Longqing SHI ; Yunjie LU ; Donglin SUN
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2020;19(11):1052-1054
From August 2019 to December 2019, 74 patients with choledocholithiasis underwent laparoscopic lithotomy, including 68 cases with primary suture of common bile duct and 6 cases with T-tube drainage. The operation time, postoperative length of hospital stay, hospitalization cost and complications of the two groups were compared. The operation time and length of postoperative hospital stay in primary suture were shorter than those in T-tube drainage group[ (88.1±29.9) min vs. (144.2±30.7) min; (3.9±1.5) d vs. (7.2±3.8) d, both P<0.05]; the hospitalization cost was lower[ (29 578±1 072) Yuan vs. (37 468±2 844) Yuan, P<0.05]. There was no significant difference in the incidence of postoperative complications between two groups ( P>0.05). The primary suture seems to be superior to T-tube drainage in laparoscopic lithotomy, however, two methods have different indications and should be selected according to the individual conditions of patients.
4.Effect of miRNA-155 on phenotype and function of regulatory T cell
Ye FAN ; Yunjie LU ; Hao LU ; Feng ZHANG ; Guoqiang LI ; Ling LYU
Organ Transplantation 2014;(5):277-282
Objective Toinvestigatetheeffectofmicroribonucleicacid(miRNA)-155ontwo subtypesofregulatoryTcell(Treg):inducedTreg(iTreg)andnaturalTreg(nTreg).Methods NaveT cells and nTreg were isolated from peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC)of healthy donors by magnetic cell sorting. Cells were divided into 3 groups during culture,including control group (nave T cells were cultured with the presence of interleukin-2 ),iTreg group (nave T cells were cultured with the presence of interleukin-2 and transforming growth factor-β)and nTreg group(nTreg cells was cultured with interleukin-2).Each group was divided into 3 subgroups (none,scramble or miRNA-155 antagomir subgroup,3 wells in each subgroup). Expression level of miRNA-155 gene of none subgroup in 3 groups was detected by low density chip analysis method. The levels of surface marker CD25,Foxp3,CD127 of each subgroup in 3 groups were detected by flow cytometry. The percentage of CD4 +CD25 +Foxp3 +SOCS1 +Treg and suppressive function of Tregofeachsubgroupin3groupswerealsodetectedbyflowcytometry.Results Comparedwithcontrolgroup and iTreg group,the expression level of miRNA-155 was significantly lower and SOCS1 was significantly higher in nTreg group (all in P<0.05 ). After the addition of miRNA-155 antagomir,no significant change was observed in the important surface markers of Treg like Foxp3,CD25,CD127. Compared with control group and iTreg group,the expression of SOCS1 in nTreg group increased significantly (both in P <0.05 ). The expression level of miRNA-155 of none subgroup in iTreg group was lower. The expression of SOCS1 increased after the miRNA-155 was inhibited by antagomir (miRNA-155 antagomir subgroup). In iTreg group,the suppressive function of Treg in miRNA-155 antagomir subgroup was higher than that in none subgroup at the ratioof1∶8,1∶16and1∶32(allinP<0.05).Conclusions AntagonismofmiRNA-155invitrohasno significant effect on the suppression function of nTreg,but can increase the SOCS1 expression level and suppression in vitro of iTreg.
5.Analysis of water iodine content in Jiangsu rural water factory
Yuting XIA ; Kuikui LU ; Li SHANG ; Yunjie YE ; Peihua WANG ; Yang WANG ; Mao LIU ; Yan XU ; Ran LIU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2019;38(10):818-822
Objective To further understand and master the distribution and influencing factors of water iodine in Jiangsu Province.Methods From 2012 to 2014,half of the water plants in rural centralized water supply monitoring plants in 63 counties (cities,districts) of Jiangsu Province were selected as survey sites,and the types of monitoring,types of water plants,types of water sources,self-inspection ability,disinfection situation,water treatment methods were investigated and analyzed.One sample of peripheral water was collected from each survey site to determine the water iodine content.Results From 2012-2014,there were 938 samples of river water were monitored,and the median water iodine was 5.9 μg/L.There were 57 samples of lake water were monitored,the median water iodine was 6.8 μg/L.There were 228 samples of reservoir water were monitored,and the median water iodine was 7.1 μg/L.There were 43 samples of gully pond water were monitored,and the median water iodine was 6.9 μg/L.There were 5 474 samples of deep well water were monitored,and the median water iodine was 28.2 μg/L.There were 162 samples of shallow well water were monitored,and the median water iodine was 30.9 μg/L.There was a statistically significant difference in the median iodine content of water samples from different water sources (x2 =844.9,P < 0.05).The differences of median iodine of lake water,reservoir water,gully pond water,deep well water and shallow well water among different monitoring types were significant (x2 =9.6,6.3,9.7,121.2,38.1,P < 0.05).The differences of median iodine of river water,reservoir water,deep well water and shallow well water among different types of water plants were significant (x2 =109.5,39.0,153.3,7.6,P < 0.05).The iodine contents of fiver water,lake water,deep well water and shallow well water had significant difference in selfinspection ability of different water plants (x2 =62.5,5.1,29.9,10.1,P < 0.05).The iodine content of reservoir water,deep well water and shallow well water were significandy different in different disinfection situation (x2 =12.1,12.4,35.7,P < 0.05).The medians iodine of river water,reservoir water,deep well water and shallow well water had significant difference in different water treatment methods (x2 =9.5,21.2,102.4,46.9,P < 0.05).Conclusions The water iodine contents of water samples in different types of water sources in rural area of Jiangsu Province are different.The level of water iodine is affected by factors such as monitoring type,type of water plant,self-inspection ability,disinfection situation and water treatment method.
6.Relationship between academic pressure and mobile game addiction among middle school students: mediating role of self-control
Yunjie GOU ; Chongyong SUN ; Lingcan LI ; Dandan LU ; Nanqing WANG ; Wenfeng BAI
Sichuan Mental Health 2022;35(1):52-56
ObjectiveTo explore the current status of academic stress, self-control and mobile game addiction among middle school students, and to test the mediating role of self-control. MethodsA total of 750 middle school students were enrolled by convenient sampling method, and were assessed using Academic Pressure Questionnaire, Self-Control Scale (SCS) and Mobile Game Addiction Scale. Thereafter, the mediating effect of self-control on the association between academic stress and mobile game addiction was analyzed with PROCESS mediating effect test. ResultsA total of 682 middle school students completed the survey. The scores of Academic Pressure Questionnaire, SCS and Mobile Game Addiction Scale of the selected middle school students were (58.56±11.34), (38.42±6.94) and (34.23±12.14), respectively. The total score and each dimension score of Academic Pressure Questionnaire were positively correlated with the total score of Mobile Game Addiction Scale (r=0.189~0.259, P<0.01), and negatively correlated with the SCS score (r=-0.348~-0.196, P<0.01). The total score and each dimension score of Mobile Game Addiction Scale were negatively correlated with SCS score (r=-0.336~-0.252, P<0.01). Academic stress could predict self-control negatively (β=-0.205, t=-9.288, P<0.01) and predict mobile game addiction positively (β=0.281, t=7.084, P<0.01). Meantime, self-control could predict mobile game addiction negatively (β=-0.480, t=-7.238, P<0.01). With self-control as a mediator variable, academic stress still significantly predicted the mobile game addiction (β=0.182, t=4.492, P<0.01). ConclusionThe academic pressure, self-control and mobile game addiction of middle school students are all at the lower middle level, moreover, self-control has a partial mediating effect between academic pressure and mobile game addiction.
7.Relationships between general self-efficacy and mobile game addiction among middle school students: mediating effect of time management disposition
Lingcan LI ; Chongyong SUN ; Yunjie GOU ; Dandan LU ; Nanqing WANG ; Wenfeng BAI
Sichuan Mental Health 2021;34(6):545-549
ObjectiveTo discuss the relationship between general self-efficacy and mobile game addiction among middle school students, and to analyse the mediating role of time management disposition. MethodsFrom November 2020 to February 2021, a sample of 667 students were recruited from three middle schools in Jiangxi and Sichuan provinces using cluster sampling method. All selected students were assessed using General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), Mobile Game Addiction Scale and Adolescence Time Management Disposition Inventory (ATMD). Further, Bootstrap method was used to test the mediating effect. Results①The total score of Mobile Game Addiction Scale was negatively correlated with the total scores of GSES and ATMD (r=-0.122, -0.333, P<0.01). The total score of ATMD was positively correlated with the total score of GSES (r=0.536, P<0.01). ②General self-efficacy and time management disposition could predict the mobile game addiction negatively (β=-0.333, -0.122, P<0.01), and general self-efficacy could predict the time management disposition positively (β=0.536, P<0.01). ③Time management disposition played a full mediating role between general self-efficacy and mobile game addiction, with a mediating effect size of -0.159 (95% CI: -0.213~-0.112, P<0.01), accounting for 70.38% of the total effect. ConclusionGeneral self-efficacy indirectly affects mobile game addiction via time management disposition.
8.Effect of Xielitang on TLR4/NF-κB/HIF-1α Signaling Pathway in Mice with Ulcerative Colitis
Xiaotian WANG ; Yue WANG ; Yaning BIAO ; Jingmiao GAO ; Li LI ; Yangzi LU-AI ; Yunjie YIN ; Yixin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(8):142-149
ObjectiveTo explore the protective effect of Xielitang on ulcerative colitis (UC) mice induced by dextran sodium sulfate (DSS) and its possible mechanism. MethodSixty C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into normal group, model group, sulfasalazine group and and low-, medium-, and high-dose Xielitang groups. Free drinking DSS solution to build the chronic UC model mice. Except for normal group, other groups were given 1.5% DSS for 3 cycles of drinking (days 1-7, days 22-28 and days 43-49) and distilled water for the rest of the time (days 8-21, days 29-42 and days 50-63). After the first cycle, corresponding drugs were given for 42 days. The changes of general condition, body weight and disease activity index (DAI) score of mice were daily recorded during the experiment. At the end of the treatment, serum and colon tissue samples were collected, colon length was measured, intestinal weight index and colonic mucosal injury (CMDI) score were calculated. The pathological status of colon tissue was observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. The levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-10 (IL-10) and tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The gene and protein expressions of Toll like receptor 4 (TLR4), nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB) and hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) in colon tissue was detected by Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) and Western blot. ResultCompared with the normal group, the body weight, colon length and IL-10 content in the model group were significantly decreased (P<0.01), DAI score, intestinal weight index, CMDI score, IL-6 and TNF-α contents, and mRNA and protein expression levels of TLR4, NF-κB and HIF-1α in the model group were significantly increased (P<0.01). Moreover, the structure of colonic mucosa was destroyed and inflammatory cells infiltrated in the model group. Compared with model group, body weight, colon length and IL-10 content in each dose group of Xielitang were significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), DAI score, intestinal weight index and CMDI score, IL-6 and TNF-α contents, mRNA and protein expression levels of TLR4, NF-κB and HIF-1α were notably decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The pathological injury of colon was obviously alleviated. ConclusionXielitang can significantly improve the inflammatory response of UC mice induced by DSS, and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of TLR4/NF-κB/HIF-1α signaling pathway.