1.The role of Syk in migration and proliferation of the vascular smooth muscle cells
International Journal of Pediatrics 2010;37(2):155-157
Spleen tyrosine kinase(Syk) has been considered to be a signaling molecule of hematopoietic cells,which play an important role in lymphocyte maturation and activation of immune cells.Recent studies showed that Syk plays a crucial role in regulation of proliferation and migration in vascular smooth muscle cells.Prominent pathways include mitogen-activated protein kinases,phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases,Src and Rho-activated protein kinase.In this review,the role of Syk in those signal pathways is summarized.
2.Impact of mental health and sleep quality to performance of armored military
Jingli GAN ; Xuejun LIANG ; Cunyou GAO ; Zhengxiang CHENG ; Huifeng DUAN
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(9):1239-1240,1243
Objective To investigate the effects of mental health and sleep quality of the armored military performance ,pro-viding a theoretical basis for improving the performance of military officers and soldiers .Methods 276 armored military were se-lected randomly to study the performance ,including military training program evaluation(40% ) ,armored vehicles operating assess-ment(40% ) and leadership assessment(20% ) ,the test results as a percentage of the sum to exceed 80 divided into good and poor performance for the military .Symptom Checklist(SCL-90) and Scale Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI) were assessed ,and to evaluate the performance differences between good and poor military .Results (1)The good performance of armored military were 61 .2% ,and 38 .8% ones were poor .(2)The SCL-90 scores ,interpersonal sensitivity ,anxiety and hostility factors of good military performance were significantly lower than those with poor military performance(P<0 .05) .(3)The PSQI scores of Good military performance was 5 .83 ± 2 .94 ,and the poor was 7 .63 ± 3 .85 ;The sleep quality ,sleep latency ,sleep efficiency and daytime dysfunc-tion factors of good military performance subjective were significantly lower than those of poor military performance(P<0 .05) . Conclusion Psychological status and quality of sleep are important factors to influence performance of military armored force .
3.Establishment of a SD Rat Model with Vasomotor Abnormalities Induced by Dopamine and Nitroglycerin
Zhengxiang ZHANG ; Kegang CAO ; Yonghong GAO ; Jiping FAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2009;(7):65-68,71
Objective: To determine the appropriate time of early administration of dopamine (DA) before nitroglycerin (GTN) for establishing rat model with vasomotor abnormalities. Methods: Rats were divided into 5 groups: normal group, DA Group and other 3 groups in accordance with DA at different time points (10, 30, 45 min) plus GTN .Common carotid artery (CCA) blood flow velocity was dynamically measured with pulsed Doppler flow probe to evaluate the influence of DA, GTN on blood flow velocity rate(BFVR). Results:The blood flow velocity rate induced by DA of All medication administration was different from the normal group within 10 minutes(P < 0.05). However, the differences were not statistically significant after 11 min(P > 0.05). The BFVR of 10min interval group had differences with the DA group at 45min, 50min, 55min, 60min, 65min and 70min(P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). CCA BFVR of 45 min interval group was statistically significant different from the DA group at 80, 85, 90, 95 min and 100 min(P < 0.05). No statistically significant differences existed between CCA BFVR of 30min interval group and DA group (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Subcutaneous injection of DA, 45m in after injection of GTN can induce vasomotor abnormalities in rat with phase characters. The model may be useful for vasoactive screening of anti-migraine drugs.
4.Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on schizophrenia with refractory negative symptoms and brain-derived neurotrophic factor
Jingli GAN ; Huifeng DUAN ; Zhengxiang CHENG ; Zhenjuan SHI ; Cunyou GAO ; Xuejun LIANG ; Xiquan ZHU ; Lanmin ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2014;(12):710-714,720
Objective To compare with the effect of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) between the left and the right prefrontal on refractory negative symptoms and serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Methods 80 hospitalized schizophrenics with refractory negative symptoms were divided into study group (n=40) and control group (n=40) randomly. Both groups were received 4-week treatment of 10 Hz rTMS. The stimulus lo?cation of the study group was the left prefrontal, and the control group was the right prefrontal. The type and dose of anti?psychotics remained unchanged during the treatment. The evaluation of positive and negative symptom scale (PANSS) and the measurement of BDNF concentration before treatment and after 4 weeks treatment was analyzed. Results Com?pared with before treatment, the total score of PANSS after treatment significantly decreased (P<0.05) both in the study group [(71.2±13.8) vs. (63.3±11.4)] and the control group [(70.3±13.4) vs. (63.7±12.2)]. The score of negative symptoms in the study group decreased [(22.8±6.6) vs. (18.4±5.9), P<0.01]. The BDNF concentration increased in the study group ](6.78±2.16) vs. (8.74±2.76)] and the control group [(6.83±2.32) vs. (8.66±2.70)]. Conclusion 10Hz rTMS on the left pre?frontal combined with drugs are helpful to improve the refractory negative symptom of the patients with schizophrenia. Stimulation on both left and right prefrontal lobe could increase serum BDNF concentration.
5.Geographical distribution of host animals of plague in residential areas in Yunnan Province
Lin LIU ; Zhengxiang LIU ; Chunhong DU ; Mei HONG ; Aiguo WU ; Zhizhong SONG ; Zihou GAO
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2014;33(5):517-521
Objective To investigate the geographical distribution of plague host animals in residential areas and the association between plague and its distribution pattern in Yunnan Province.Methods A systematic investigation on fauna and community ecology of rodents was carried out in residential areas of 17 counties(cities) of Yunnan Province,southwestern China with different longitude,latitude and elevation from May 2007 to November 2012.The characteristics of the spatial distribution of flea communities along environmental gradients were analyzed using community structure indexes.Results A total of 390 small mammals were trapped in seventeen counties (cities),and the mammals were classified into 11 species and 7 genus in 4 families.Among all small host mammals,Rattus tanezumi,Rattus nitidus and Rattus norvegicus were dominant species of host animals in residential areas,accounting for 33.85% (132/390),20.77% (81/390) and 16.92% (66/390),respectively.The horizontal distribution of rodents showed that Rattus tanezumi was the widest species in residential areas,which was found at the longitude 98°-105°,followed by Rattus norvegicus,Rattus yunnanensis and Mus musculus.The vertical and latitudinal distributions of rodents were similar in residential areas.Rattus tanezumi was also the widest distributed species,which was observed at the latitude 21°-< 28°N and at the altitude 500-< 3 500 m; the constituent of Rattus tanezumi showed similar trends of leaning peak curves,first gradually increasing and then decreasing with the increase of latitude and elevation; Rattus tanezumi gradually changed into Rattus nitidus and Apodemus chevrieri,et al.The richness spatial distribution patterns of host animals showed similar trends of leaning peak curves which gradually increased and then decreased with increasing of longitude and latitude; the highest richness was observed at the longitude 98°-< 101°E and at the latitude 23°-< 28°N.While,the richness spatial d istribution patterns of host animals were relatively poor in the low or the high altitude range.The highest richness was observed at the altitude between 1 000-< 1 500 m and 2 000-< 2 500 m.Conclusions All spatial patterns of indoor host animals have shown an aggregated spatial distribution in Yunnan Province.Moreover,important environmental factors such as longitude,latitude,and altitude play a substantial role on the distribution patterns of indoor host animals among various focus,therefore directly impact on the modes of prevalence and transmission of plague.
6.The delay time of pediatric LVAD of ECG-triggering mode.
Yiqun DING ; Xuejun XIAO ; Ruixin FAN ; An'heng CHENG ; Wanmei GAO ; Zhengxiang LUO
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2002;19(3):473-475
Electrocardiac signal is one of the most important signals which is used to trigger ventricular assist device (VAD), and the delay time of VAD assistance is very important to get a satisfied result. Proper delay will give VAD relatively enough time to assist, avoiding left heart failure caused by the collision of the heart and VAD during systolic phase. This becomes much more important when the left atrium drainage is insufficient. The aim of our study is to set up an equation to calculate the delay time by RR interval. We try to set up an equation about RR and R-Ao like: R-Ao = A x (RR)n + B(A and B are constant). RR represents the RR interval and R-Ao represents the duration of the period between the peak point of QRS and the point of aortic valve closing; First, calculate RR according to weighting average method, and then, calculate the anticipant R-Ao according to the before-mentioned equation. After adjustment, R-Ao will be used as assistance delay time. R-R interval was measured in 457 selected pediatric patients who were undergiong left heart catheterization and who did not have arrhythmias. From the ECG recording during catheterization, R-R interval was measured while R-Ao was obtained from aortic pressure wave chart; Plot graphs with R-Ao as dependent variable and (RR)n as independent variable; find out correlating model and calculate the arguments A and B of R-Ao = A x (RR)n + B. The results showed that the relation between (RR)1/3 and R-Ao is the most significant, the relation coefficient is 0.733, the regress coefficient is -0.182 (P < 0.001) and the interception is 1.070. This means that R-Ao = (-0.182) (RR) 1/3 + 1.070. The likelyhood degrees of different sections differ markedly. When heart rate is less than 120 beats per min. The relation argument is about 0.733 while 0.45 when heart rate is more than 120 beats per min, Therefore, we can use the equation R-Ao = (-0.182) (RR)1/3 + 1.070 to calculate R-Ao when heart rate is less than 120 beats per min.
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7.Effect of nitric oxide on potassium channels of rat airway smooth muscle cells.
Yadong GAO ; Yongjian XU ; Shengdao XIONG ; Zhengxiang ZHANG ; Xiansheng LIU ; Wang NI
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2002;22(3):203-205
The effect of nitric oxide donor sodium nitroprusside (SNP) on resting membrane potential (Em) and potassium currents of the bronchial smooth muscle cells from rats was investigated. All experiments were conducted in conventional whole-cell configuration. The changes of Em and potassium currents after addition of 0.1 mmol/L SNP were measured under the current-clamp mode and the voltage-clamp mode respectively. Results showed that (1) SNP could decrease the Em from -33.8 +/- 7.4 mV to -43.7 +/- 6.7 mV (n = 10, P < 0.01); (2) SNP could increase the Ca(2+)-activated K+ channel peak currents under ramp protocol from 466.9 +/- 180.1 pA to 597.7 +/- 237.6 pA (n = 7, P < 0.01), and the currents under pulse protocol at mV were increased from 544.2 +/- 145.4 pA to 678.1 +/- 206.2 pA (n = 6, P < 0.05); (3) SNP also could increase voltage-gated K+ channel peak currents under ramp protocol from 389.6 +/- 84.1 pA to 526.7 +/- 98.7 pA (n = 7, P < 0.01), the currents under pulse protocol at mV were increased from 275.7 +/- 85.2 pA to 444.3 +/- 128.5 pA (n = 6, P < 0.01). It was concluded that SNP increases the activities of Ca(2+)-activated K+ channels and voltage-gated K+ channels and leads to K+ efflux and hyperpolarization of the cell membrane, resulting in a decrease of the cell excitement.
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9.Summary of the best evidence for rehabilitation exercise in patients after lumbar spinal stenosis surgery
Dongyue GAO ; Yaping DING ; Xuemei ZENG ; Yun YOU ; Zhengxiang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(9):1174-1180
Objective:To summarize the best evidence of rehabilitation exercise in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis surgery.Methods:The evidence-based questions were established based on PIPOST's principles, and Wanfang data, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Biology Medicine disc, UpToDate, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, American Medical Association, Orthopedic Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association and other databases and websites were searched by computer. The search period was from the establishment of the databases to October 31, 2022. Two researchers conducted quality evaluation, evidence extraction, and summarization of the included literature.Results:A total of 10 articles were included, including six expert consensus articles, three systematic review articles, and one meta-analysis article. A total of 16 pieces of evidence were summarized from nine aspects of rehabilitation exercise evaluation, principles, timing, methods, health education, psychotherapy, pain management, evaluation and post discharge follow-up.Conclusions:This study summarizes the best evidence for rehabilitation exercise in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis after surgery, and it suggests that healthcare professionals apply evidence based on clinical context and patient willingness.
10.Expression of CD151 in Human Atherosclerotic Artery and Its Implication
Jun YANG ; Zhengxiang LIU ; Xiaofang SHEN ; Weidong YAO ; Hua QU ; Mu YANG ; Zhenli GAO ; Daowen WANG
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2005;25(6):629-631
To investigate the expression of CD151 in human atherosclerosed artery and explore its clinical implications, Western blot and immunohistochemical techniques were used to determine the protein expression of CD151 in arterial tissues with atherosclerosis taken from 36 patients, including 26 cases who received bypass operation for peripheral artery atherosclerosis and 6 cases who died from coronary heart disease. The expression of CD151 in normal artery tissues from 15 healthy organ donators were also measured to serve as control. The results showed that expression of CD151 protein in atherosclerotic arteries was significantly higher than that in normal artery. In ath erosclerotic arteries, CD151 expression was localized in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) in all tunica media and in partial subintima, while in normal artery, sparse expression was found in tunica media near adventitia. It is concluded that high CD151 protein expression in artery is associated with atherosclerosis and CD151 plays an important role in the atherosclerosis related to VSMC. The expression of CD151 in human atherosclerotic artery depends on the extent of atherosclerotic dam age, it's independent of risk factors.