1. Tumorigenesis of bone marrow stromal cells transplanted into the brain of Sprague-Dawley rats: Report of three cases
Tumor 2011;31(10):881-885
Objective: To investigate the possible oncogenicity of bone marrow stromal stem cells (BMSCs) transplanted into brain and its underlying mechanism. Methods: The contralateral hemiplegia became gradually worse in three Sprague-Dawley rats among twenty rats after intracerebral transplantation with BMSCs. The intracerebral space occupying lesions were examined by MRI, and the life span of these rats was observed and recorded. The tumor tissues were obtained after the three rats were sacrificed. The telomerase activity was detected by telemeric repeat amplification protocol (TRAP)- PCR-enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The expressions of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), nestin and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) were detected by immunohistochemistry. The relative expression levels of epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) proteins in intracerebral tumor tissues and normal tissues were examined by Western blotting. Results: Of twenty rats, three rats displayed left hemiplegia which was continuously getting worse, and the life spans of the three rats were 129, 174 and 187 d, respectively. The result of TRAP-PCR-ELISA showed that the telomerase activity of intracerebral tumor tissues was higher than that of intracerebral normal tissues. The expressions of PCNA and nestin proteins in intracerebral tumor tissues were both higher but the expression of GFAP was lower than those of intracerebral normal tissues. The results of Western blotting showed that among three rats with intracerebral normal tissues, the expression level of EGFR protein was increased in one rat while the expression level of VEGF protein was increased in two rats. There was no significant difference in the expression of MMP-9 protein among the three rats. Conclusion: The telomerase activity and the ability of cell proliferation of BMSCs can be enhanced and the activation of oncogenes can be observed after long-term cell culture in vitro, and these findings suggest that the tumorigenesis potential can be induced after intracerebral transplantation with MSCs. Copyright© 2011 by TUMOR.
2.Design of Control System of Charge Evasion in Medical Equipment Based on Embedded System
Zhen LIU ; Hong WANG ; Jinan LIN
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2009;30(7):54-56
Obiective To solve the problem of charge evasion in medical equipment and improve the management of medical equipment and increase income of the hospital.Methods The control system was designed and used based onembedded system as real-time monitor in the medical equipment. Results This system can realize the real-time monitor of the medical equipment and improve the management of hospital. Conclusion The system resolves the problem of charge evasion effectually and increases the income of the hospital.
3.Recent development of informatics nurses displayed in investigation by US HIMSS
Lin LIU ; Hong TAO ; Coenen AMY ; Zhen LIU ; Anli JIANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 2015;(4):9-14
The status quo of American informatics nurses investigated 4 times by US HIMSS from 2004 to 2014 was analyzed.The following characteristics of American informatics nurses were summarized in terms of their educa-tion level, income, qualification authentication, occupation satisfaction, work experience and duties, including high education level and interdisciplinary background, high income and occupation satisfaction, necessary clinical background, and systematic professional development, which may provide reference for nursing staff in China to have a better understanding of informatics nurse.
4.The brain edema and Mip1 expression of perihematoma after intracerebral hemorrhage in rat model
Renlan ZHOU ; Peng XIE ; Zhen WANG ; Lin LIU
Tianjin Medical Journal 2016;44(5):594-597
Objective To explore the protective effect of Mip1 on cerebral edema by observing the Mip1 expression of perihematoma in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) rat model. Methods Ninety male SD rats were randomly divided into sham-operated group (n=15) and ICH group (n=75). ICH group was equally subdivided into 6 h, 12 h, 1 d, 3 d, and 7 d groups according to cerebral hemorrhage time, 15 in each group. Hematoma was formed by infusing autologous femoral artery blood into the right caudate nucleus. Rats were killed at the above time points, brain tissues around hematoma were taked. The pathological morphological changes in brain tissue around hematoma were observed using HE staining. The water content of brain (BWC) was measured with dry/wet weight method, and immunohistochemistry was used to analyze the average optical density value of Mip1 protein in perihematoma. Results Neuronal cell body of perihematoma was significantly decreased after ICH, the cytoplasm light staining, Nissl body reduced obviously in cytoplasm, and edema fissure appeared around cells, however, no obvious changes of nerve cells were detected in sham-operated group. Brain edema gradually increased at 6 h, and reached peak at 3 d (all P<0.05), then up to normal at 7 d after intracerebral hemorrhage (P>0.05). A large amount of brown Mip1 positive cells were found to distribute in cytoplasm and nucleus of perihematoma after intracerebral hemorrhage. The Mip1 protein expression level was higher in 6 h after intracerebral hemorrhage than that in sham-operated group (all P<0.05), and returned to normal level at 7 d (P>0.05). Conclusion The high expression of Mip1 after ICH is in line with the trend of the brain edema development, and shows that the activation of Mip1 may participate in the pathological process of hemorrhagic cerebral edema.
5.Study on mechanism of sleep disorders associated with Parkinson's disease
jia-ying, WU ; lin, LI ; zhen-guo, LIU
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2006;0(08):-
Sleep disorders are commonly occurred among patients with Parkinson's disease,such as difficulties in the initiation of sleep,fragmented sleep,sleep behavior disorder and excessive daytime sleepiness.The mechanism of sleep disorders associated with Parkinson's disease is not clear,which may be associated with the injury of brain stem,nuclei of median raphe,nuclei fasciculi solitarii,thalamencephalon and the changes of neurotransmitters as dopamine,hypocretin(orexin) and melatonin.This article gives an overview of the mechanism of sleep disorders associated with Parkinson's disease.
6.Expression of NogoA in 21a area of visual cortex in visual developing normal cat and strabismic amblyopia cat
Zhen, GUO ; Bing, LIU ; Jin-yong, LIN ; Kan-xing, ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2012;30(3):228-232
BackgroundThe study of the molecular mechanism of visual plasticity is helpful for the explaining and prevention of strabismus and amblyopia.The effect and significance of NogoA in the strabismus and amblyopia formation are attracting more attention.ObjectiveThe present study was to investigate the expression of NogoA in 21a area of visual cortex in strabismic-induced amblyopia cats and explore the possible molecular mechanism of strabismic-induced amblyopia.MethodsSixteen 4-week old clean cats were randomizedly divided into normal group and strabismic-induced amblyopia group and eight for each group.The strabismic-induced amblyopia models were created by cutting off the external rectus in 8 cats.Pattern visual evoked potentials ( P-VEP ) were recorded 1 week after operation and compared with normal cats,and depression of amplitude and prolongation of implied time of P100 wave were as the successful criterion of model.The 200 ml paraformaldehyde was infused via heart to fax the brain under the deep anesthesia and then the cats were sacrificed and the brain cortex sections were prepared.The morphology of 21a zone of cat visual cortex was examined by haematoxylin and eosin staining,and the expressions of NogoA in 21a area of visual cortex were detected by immunohistochemistry with a monoclonal antiNogoA antibody.The use of the animals complied with the Regulations for the Administration of Affair Concerning Experimental Animals by State Science and Technology Commission.ResultsThe implied time and amplitude ratio of VEP P100 wave were (98.10±7.07)ms and (0.83±0.14) in normal group,and those in strabismic-induced amblyopia group were (108.50±6.95 )ms and (0.35 ±0.09 ),showing significant differences between two groups (t=4.450,P=0.005 ; t =5.970,P =0.005 ).The numbers of neurons were similar in 21a area of visual cortex between the two groups,but the volume of the neurons was lessen in strabismic-induced amblyopia group.The positive cell densities for NogoA were ( 387.37±2.01 ) cells/mm2,( 354.58± 1.85 ) cells/mm2 and ( 289.68± 1.81 ) cells/mm2 in layer Ⅱ/Ⅲ,Ⅳ and V/V[ respectively in strabismic-induced amblyopia group,and those in normal group were ( 161.39± 1.98 ) cells/mm2,( 128.93 ± 1.26 ) cells/mm2 and ( 96.25 ± 1.49 ) cells/mm2,indicating a significant increase in model cats ( t =- 160.400,- 201.890,- 164.740,P =0.000 ).Conclusions NogoA may play an important role in the regulation of the sensitive developmental period of visual sense and its plasticity.
7.Chemical constituents from roots of Euphorbia songarica
Jia LIN ; Ning AN ; Chun-Yu LIU ; Li-Zhen XU ;
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(04):-
Objective To study the chemical constituents from the roots of Euphorbia sonngarica. Methods Compounds were isolated by Sephadex LH-20,MPLC,and silica gel column chromatographies. Their structures were identified by spectral methods together with physicochemical analysis.Results Eleven compounds were isolated from the roots of E.sonngarica.They were identified as cryptomeridiol (Ⅰ),betulin(Ⅱ),betulinic acid(Ⅲ),3?-hydroxy-olean-12-en-28-oic acid(Ⅳ),7-oxo-?sitosterol (Ⅴ),erythrinasinate(Ⅵ),octaeosanoie acid(Ⅶ),1-octacosene(Ⅷ),24-methene-cycloartenol(Ⅸ),eu- phol(Ⅹ),?-sitosterol(Ⅺ).Conclusion CompoundsⅠ-Ⅷare isolated from this plant for the first time.
8.Application of continuous monitoring of jugular venous oxygen saturation in the course of mild hypothermia treatment of severe traumatic brain injury
Zhen-Lin LIU ; Sai ZHANG ; Da-Shi ZHI ;
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2003;0(07):-
Objective To discuss significance of continuous monitoring of jugular venous oxygen saturation(S_(jv)O_2)in the course of mild hypothermia treatment(MHT)for severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI).Methods Intracranial pressure(ICP),S_(jv)O_2 and brain tissue pressure(P_(bt)O_2)were contin- uously monitored in 36 cases with sTBI for analyzing the correlation between S_(jv)O_2 and P_(bt)O_2.Results (1)There was negative linear correlation between P_(bt)O_2 and ICP(r=-0.978,P<0.05),negative lin- ear correlation between S_(jv)O_2 and ICP(r=-0.947,P<0.05)and positive linear correlation between P_(bt)O_2 and S_(jv)O_2(r=0.965,P<0.05)within 24 hours and at 36 hours and 48 hours after injury.(2) The cases with decreased S_(jv)O_2 value had a worse outcome than those with normal S_(jv)O_2.meanwhile,the cases with abnormal increase of S_(jv)O_2 value had worse prognosis.Prognnsis was improved significantly with increase of S_(jv)O_2 in certain range(P<0.05).Conclusion Continuous monitoring of S_(jv)O_2 can reflect the condition of hemicerebral oxygen metabolism and guide treatment and predicting outcome.
9.Combining Uniplate anterior cervical plate system with titanium cage to treat single level cervical spondylotic myelopathy
Guoyong GAO ; Wanxin ZHEN ; Chengfu DAI ; Erhu LIN ; Yang LIU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2010;33(32):10-12
Objective To explore the value of combining Uniplate anterior cervical plate system with titanium cage to treat single level cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Method Observing the clinical outcome and X-ray results of 32 patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy undergone anterior decompression, autograft fusion and internal fixation with Uniplate anterior cervical plate system and titanium cage. Results All patients were followed up for 3 to 12 months. According to bony fusion criteria,no implants breakage, dislocation or loosening was found in all cases in 3 months' postoperatively radiological review. According to Odom classification,excellent outcome was 27 patients, good was 5 patients, the excellent and good rate was 100%(32/32). Conclusions Combining Uniplate anterior cervical plate system with titanium cage to treat single level cervical spondylotic myelopathy has advantages of easy manipulation,safe, less complication and higher fusion rate. It is an ideal way for cervical anterior fixation.
10.Nosocomial Infection in 309 Dead Cases
Zhen LIN ; Xiaodong ZHU ; Fan LIU ; Ping WANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(09):-
OBJECTIVE To analyze the nosocomial infections among dead cases with cancer and explore the relationship between death and nosocomial infections.METHODS Totally 309 dead cases with cancer were investigated and analyzed in 2004-2005.RESULTS From them 64 with 72 times accompanied by nosocomial infections(20.71%,23.30%),the rate was 5.85 times higher than the total nosocomial infection rate in the hospital.Of 64 cases with nosocomial infections,48(75%) were led to death directly by nosocomial infections.The average hospitalization time of these 64 dead cases with nosocomial infections was 63.94 days,which was 20.98 days longer than the whole average hospitalization time(29.21 days).Cases with tumors related to immune system were more often accompanied by nosocomial infections than with other tumors(P