1.VEGF mobilizes endothelial progenitor cells to attenuate brain infarction in middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion mice
Ruirui YANG ; Peng XIE ; Yan CHENG
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(07):-
Objective To observe the change of the number of endothelial progenitor cells(EPCs)in peripheral circulation after acute middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion(MCAO/R)and to evaluate the therapeutic effect of VEGF through mobilizing bone marrow-derived EPCs in treatment of mouse brain infarction after acute MCAO/R.MethodsTotally 36 mice were randomized into MCAO/R+VEGF group,MCAO/R group and sham operation group.MCAO/R mice model was established according Longa's method.VEGF [3.3 ng/(g?d),for 7 d] was injected intraperitoneally to the mice of MCAO/R+VEGF group to mobilize bone marrow-derived EPCs.The other 2 group received an injection of normal saline.At days 1,4,7 during mobilization,neurological functions were evaluated and blood samples were taken from angular vein.Then the number of EPCs in peripheral circulation in MCAO/R group and MCAO/R+VEGF group was detected by flow cytometry.Mice were decapitated and brains sliced and stained with triphenyltetrazolium chloride(TTC)to calculate infarct volume using specific image analyzing system.Infarct volumes were calculated and compared among groups.ResultsThe number of EPCs in MCAO/R+VEGF group began to increase at day 1 after treatment,and peaked at day 4 and sustained to day 7,which was significantly larger than those in MCAO/R group and sham operation group at every time point(P
2.Establishment of two rat models of visceral hypersensitivity caused by chemical stimulus
Liyang ZHU ; Cheng PENG ; Xiaofang XIE ; Yanhong WANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2010;26(2):267-270
Aim To establish two new rat models of visceral hypersensitivity in IBS by two chemical irritants.Methods Acetic acid or mustard was infused for six days in intestines of adult rats.After modeling,the rectal distention was performed and the thresholds of abdominal withdrawal reflex were measured.The frequency,peak value,peak-nadir value and area of the gastric and enteric electrical activity were recorded.And the contents of 5-HT in the blood serum were detected.Results Compared with the control group,the colon and rectum's sensitivity(P<0.05)and the frequency(P<0.01) of the acetic acid model were heightened.Meanwhile,the colon and rectum's sensitivity(P<0.01),the frequency(P<0.01),peak value(P<0.05),peak-nadir value(P<0.01)and area(P<0.01),and the contents of 5-HT(P<0.05)in serum of the mustard model were all changed,which indicated the increasing of sensitivity of the model.The colon and rectum's sensitivity,the gastric and enteric electrical activity and the contents of 5-HT in serum of the proving group were recovered to some extent.Conclusion The new rat model of visceral hypersensitivity in IBS is successfully set up by stimulating the intestines of adult rats with chemical substances.
3.Application of fine needle single-step centesis in percutaneous endoscopic nephrolithotomy for renal staghorn calculi
Guangsen CHENG ; Xiubin PENG ; Jiayuan CHEN ; Qun XIE
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2015;(7):608-611
Objective To discuss the safety and clinical effect of fine needle single-step centesis in percutaneous endoscopic nephrolithotomy for renal staghorn calculi. Methods Percutaneous endoscopic nephrolithotomy with fine needle single-step centesis was employed in 75 patients (single-step group) with renal staghorn calculi, and percutaneous endoscopic nephrolithotomy with two-step centesis was adopted in other 75 patients with renal staghorn calculi (two-step group). The clinical effect and the incidence of complications were compared between the two groups. Results The placement of drainage catheter was successfully accomplished in all 150 patients. In single-step group the operation time was 18-45 minutes with a mean of 36 minutes; the mean blood loss during the procedure was about 5 ml. After the treatment, massive bleeding occurred in 3 cases that needed blood transfusion, and residual stone was observed in 6 cases. In two-step group the operation time was 16-42 minutes with a mean of 34 minutes; the mean blood loss during the procedure was about 7 ml. After the treatment, massive bleeding occurred in 7 cases that needed blood transfusion; one of them had renal pseudoaneurysm and the bleeding was stopped after renal artery embolization treatment; and residual stone was observed in 7 cases. No procedure-related perirenal organ injury was seen in single-step group, while in two-step group pneumothorax (n=1) and injury of splenic flexure of colon (n=1)were found. Conclusion In performing percutaneous endoscopic nephrolithotomy, fine needle single-step centesis is more safe and effective than conventional two-step centesis.
4.Protective Effect of Compatibilities of Ginsenosides Rg1 and Aconitine on Myocardial Cells of in vitro Cul-tured Heart Failure Model
Yanhong DONG ; Xiaofang XIE ; Xuemei LI ; Yaning ZHU ; Cheng PENG
China Pharmacy 2017;28(4):472-475
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the protective effect of the compatibilities of ginsenosides Rg1 and aconitine on myocar-dial cell of in vitro cultured heart failure model. METHODS:The myocardial cells of neonate rat were grouped into normal control group,model group,positive control group(Deslanoside injection,1×10-7 mol/L),ginsenosides Rg1 group(1×10-8 mol/L),acon-itine group (1 × 10-9 mol/L) or their compatibilities groups (1∶1,2∶1,1∶2,V/V). Except for normal control group,other groups were given 0.8%pentobarbital sodium to induce heart failure model of myocardial cells. After modeling,each group was given rele-vant medicine for 1 h,and then the activities of T-ATPase,Ca2+-Mg2+-ATPase,Na+-K+-ATPase in cells were all detected. The activi-ties of acyl carrier protein(ACP)and lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),and the contents of brain natriuretic party(BNP),TNF-α and total glycogen were measured in cell culture fluid. RESULTS:Compared with normal control group, T-ATPase and Ca2+-Mg2+-ATPase activities were decreased significantly in model group;meanwhile,Na+-K+-ATPase activity was increased signifi-cantly,and ACP,LDH activities and BNP content in cell culture fluid were increased significantly(P<0.05). Compared with mod-el group,the activities of T-ATPase in treatment groups were increased significantly,while the activity of LDH in cell culture fluid was decreased significantly;when the volume ratio of ginsenoside Rg1 to aconitine was 2∶1,protective effect was the strongest;the activities of Na+-K+-ATPase in aconitine group and compatibility groups were all decreased significantly,with statistical signifi-cance(P<0.05). The activities of ACP and BNP in cell culture fluid were all decreased in treatment groups,but the content of to-tal glycogen in cells and the TNF-α content of in cell culture fluid had no change (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Compatibility of ginsenosides Rg1 and aconitine can improve ATPase activities and membranous permeability,regulate BNP secretion and protect myocardial cell of heart failure model,especially the compatibility of ginsenosides Rg1 to aconitine of 2∶1 ratio.
5.Clinical efficacy of autologous dendritic cells and cytokine-induced killer cells combined with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization in the treatment of moderate- and advanced hepatocellular carcinoma
Xiaozhen CHENG ; Dawei PENG ; Meiqing WANG ; Zongzhou XIE
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2014;(9):1401-1404
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of autologous dendritic cells and cytokine-induced killer cells (DC/CIK) combined with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) in the treatment of moderate and advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods Sixty patients with moderste and advanced HCC were randomly divided into two groups: the experimental group (n = 32), in which the treatment of DC/CIK combined with TACE was used, and the control group (n=28), in which TACE treatment was used only. The parameters of tumor size , serum alpha-fetoprotein , survival rate , the median survival time and quality of life , were detected in patients of the two groups before and after corresponding therapy . Results ( 1 ) After receiving corresponding treatments, the efficient rates of DC/CIK combined with TACE and TACE only were 87.50% and 64.29%, respectively, with significant difference;(2) The level of serum AFP decreased in the two groups after corresponding treatment, with no significant difference; (3) The 6-month survival rate was 96.88%and 92.85%, and the 1-year survival rate was 84.38%and 64.29%, the 2-year survival rate was 65.63%and 42.86%in the experimental group and in the control group, respectively. And the median survival time was 21 months and 17 months in the experimental group and the control group, respectively, with no significant difference; (4) The quality of life was improved significantly in the DC/CIK combined with TACE group after treatment. Conclusions Administration of DC and CIK combined with TACE can prolong the survival time, increase the survival rate and especially improve the life quality of HCC patients. It is a promising approach for the treatment of patients with moderate and advanced HCC.
6.The thinking of graduate medical education of integrity
Yuan CHENG ; Xiaoming ZHANG ; Peng XIE ; Lili DAI ; Dilong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2006;0(11):-
Integrity education is not only one of an important aspect of moral education topics for Medical postgraduates,but also an objective requirement in the socialist market economy.Aiming at the modern medical postgraduates'lack of credibility,this paper mainly analyzes its causes such as the limitation of postgraduates'quality and the pressure of employment and dis-cusses how to strengthen integrity education for postgraduate in medical university by bringing supervisors'leading role,enhance the standardized management of employment and upbuilding credibility file etc.
7.Analysis of pathological changes of bone hydatid cyst of meriones meridianus after radiotherapy
Liang, CHEN ; Cheng-peng, YI ; Qi-xin, XIE ; Yong-ming, CHEN ; Yao, ZHANG ; Zeng-ru, XIE
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2013;32(4):389-394
Objective To observe the pathological changes of bone hydatid cyst of meriones meridianus after radiation therapy,and to investigate the clinical effect of radiotherapy on bone hydatid disease.Methods Ascus was dissected sterilely from sheep liver that naturally infected with Echinococcus granulomas,sheared and sac skin removed.Then it was washed and precipitated with 0.9% sterile saline for 3 times,and scolex was HE stained and counted,from which a 20 ml suspension was made containing 12 × 106/L of scolex.Health meriones meridianus (referred to as gerbil) 140,male and female were in each half,aged 2 to 3 months,body weight(38 ± 6)g,were involved in the study.Gerbil was injected a 0.2 ml suspension containing Echinococcus granulomas scolex into hind tibial periosteum,and X-ray was taken 12 months after the injection.According to the bone destruction in the vaccination site,gerbil hindleg tibia with clear jagged bone destruction was treated as inclusion criteria,and 72 animal were selected as gerbil bone hydatid disease animal models,male and female were in each half.A tatal of 72 gerbils were randomly divided into 4 groups:control group,40 beequerel(Gy) group,50 Gy group and 60 Gy group,18 rats in each group,male and female in each half.The model animals were treated with radiotherapy for 5 times,with 2 d interval,and radiation dose was 300 cGy/min.Each group of gerbils was sacrificed after radiotherapy,bone Echinococcus granulomas cysts was taken out sterilely,and observed by light and electron microscope.Intracapsular cyst fluid was extracted,washed and precipitated with 0.9% sterile saline repeatedly,and and the pellet was HE stained for observation of scolex morphology and activity by light microscope.Results The morphology and activity ofEchinococcus granulomas in cystic fluid in control group were normal; the morphology and activity of Echinococcus granulomas were still normal in the 40 Gy group,and Echinococcus granulomas was not stained red; but those were abnormal,deformation and atrophy and stained red in the 50 Gy group; and were stained red,deformed,fractured and were wrapped by unknown in the 60 Gy group.By light microscope,the germinal layer,cuticle layer,brood capsule and histological structure of protoscolex were basically normal in irradiated region in the control group.The pathological changes of hydatid cyst in the 40 Gy group were mainly degeneration,structure of hydatid cyst was abnormal,stratum corneum was extensive edema,germinal layer became thinner and the fertile cyst was rare.The main pathological change of hydatid cyst in the 50 Gy group was that corneous layer was widely fractured,and the germinal layer was edema,buckling folds,cells decreased,rare seen brood capsule and scolex; the main pathological changes of hydatid cyst were mainly necrosis in the 60 Gy group,cuticle was extensive fault,stratum corneum and germinal layer was separated,germinal layer was atrophy and disorder,no brood capsule and scolex.By electron microscope,cuticle structure of Echinococcus granulomas cyst was clear,microvillus arranged neatly,morphology and structure of the cell and organelle in cytoplasm were normal in the control group.There were many inflammatory cells infiltrating germinal layer of Echinococcus granulomas cyst,microfilament and contents in microfilament were reduced in the 40 Gy group.Microvillus of Echinococcus granulomas disappeared,nuclear membrane was unclear,endoplasmic and mitochon eclasis,lymphocyte nuclear chromatin was clumping and edge set and in circular permutation in the 50 Gy group.Microvillus disappeared,perinuclear membrane indistinct and ruptured,parts of nucleoli were fragmented and marinated,endoplasmic reticulum was extensive expansion,mitochondria was pyknosis and obvious vacuolization,lymphocyte nuclear chromatin clumping and edge set,lysosomes and macrophage emerge in the 60 Gy group.Conclusions Radiotherapy can destroy the morphology and structure of bone hydatid cyst,radioactivity at 50 Gy has a lethal effect on hydatid cyst.Radiation treatment of bone hydatid disease has a good clinical effect.
8.The infiltration related miRNAs in bladder urothelial carcinoma
Peng XIE ; Feng XU ; Wen CHENG ; Jianping GAO ; Zhengyu ZHANG ; Jingping GE ; Zhifeng WEI ; Xiaofeng XU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2012;33(7):540-543
Objective To figure out and verify infiltration related miRNAs in bladder urothelial carcinoma (BUC). Methods Fresh tissues (20 samples,12 were infiltrative BUC samples,8 were non-infiltrative BUC samples) were collected in liquid nitrogen.The total RNA was extracted by using Trizol reagents.RNA quality control; miRNA microarray hybridization; data analysis.Another 22 samples were collected in fresh (15 were infiltrative BUC samples,7 were non-infiltrative BUC samples) for verifying purpose.4 types of bladder cancer cell lines were used for the study.BUC cell strain; total RNA was extracted by Trizol reagents; RNA quality control; RT-PCR and analysis of the data. Results ①In infiltrative BUC group,compared with non-infiltrative BUC group,there were 7 differentially expressed miRNAs:hsa-miR29c,hsa-miR-200a,hsa-miR-378,hsa-miR-429,hsa-miR-200c and hsa-miR-141 were up-regulated; hsamiR-451 was down-regulated.②In collected samples,the result of RT-PCR was consistent with miRNA array.③In bladder cancer cell lines,only the results of T24 were consistent with miRNA array. Conclusion Infiltration of BUC might relate with different expression of miRNAs.
9.Verification and Analysis of the Reference Interval for D-Dimer Assay
Wenbin ZHOU ; Bo XIE ; Hong LU ; Mingting PENG ; Ji WU ; Fei CHENG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2014;(5):42-45
Objective To verify the reference interval for D-dimer assay and analyze the influence of age and gender on the ref-erence interval.Methods Inclusion criteria for reference individuals were established.60 healthy males and 63 females were enrolled and divided to three groups by age,including 20 to 39 years old group (20 males and 20 females),40 to 59 years old group (20 males and 23 females)and above 60 years old group (20 males and 20 females).Blood samples were drawn in cit-rate sodium anticoagulated tubes and D-dimer concentration was determined by three different coagulation analyzers using o-riginal reagents.According to CLSI guideline C-28-A3,the reference interval for each measurement system from reagent manufacturer was verified and the difference of D-dimer concentration between different age-group and sex-group was ana-lyzed using non-parameters tests.Results All reference intervals were verified for people under age 40,while one reference interval cannot be verified for people from 40 to 59 years old as same as one for people above 60 years old.D-dimer concen-tration increased with age and there was significantly different between 20~39 years old group and 40~59 years old group or above 60 years old group(P<0.05).There was only a significant difference between sex-group for people under age 60(P<0.05).Conclusion D-dimer concentration was associated with age and sex.For people under age 40,the reference inter-val from reagent manufacture can be verified and directly used in laboratory,while for people above age 60,the reference in-terval from reagent manufacture cannot be verified.The cause should be investigated and a new reference interval should be established separately when necessary.
10.Correlation between sleep quality and anxiety in CKD patients
Qiong XIE ; Rongrong WANG ; Yongmei LU ; Xiaona XU ; Chaohua PENG ; Menghui CHENG
Modern Clinical Nursing 2017;16(1):1-4
Objective To study the correlation between sleep quality and anxiety in patients with chronic kidney diseases (CKD).Method Toally 118 patients with CKD were investigated with Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) and self-rating anxiety scale (SAS).Results About 75.42% (89/118) patients had poor quality of sleep.The scores by PSQI and the dimensions were higher than those of the norms (all P<0.05),but the total scores by PSQI and the factors of sleep quality,time of falling sleep,duration of sleep,use of hypnosis drugs were all significantly lower than those of the insomnia group (all P<0.01).35.59% (42/118) of the patients had anxiety and the score of SAS was significantly higher than that of the national norm (P<0.01).The total scores of PSQI,sleep quality,sleep time,sleeping time,sleep disorder,daytime function were positively related to the score of SAS (P<0.01).Conclusions The quality of sleep is poor in the CKD patients and there is a positive correlation between the quality of sleep and the anxiety.It is necessary to strengthen the knowledge-related health education and to provide emotional support and individualized nursing services for CKD patients so as to relieve their anxiety and improve their sleep quality.