1.Validation of zebrafish embryo toxicity evaluation method
Jia CHANG ; Liang LU ; Yan CHANG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2014;(2):290-295
OBJECTIVE In this study,nine different levels of known teratogenic embryos toxic com-pounds (aceta minophen,methi mazole,indo metacin,methotrexate,ascorbic acid,isoniazid,penicillin G,saccharin ,5-fluorouracil )were used to validate the established evaluation method of zebrafish e mbryo develop mental toxicity in our laboratory via zebrafish e mbryonic develop ment toxicity tests. METHODS By water bath method,zebrafish embryos of post-fertilization 2 h (2 hpf)were exposed to different concentrations of compounds.Observe and record the nu mber of malformations and dead e mbryo in 24,48,72,144 hpf.After three parallel experiments,get EC50 ,LC50 through software and calculate the teratogenic indices (TI =LC50 /EC50 )of the positive drug and recorded it as teratogens.If there is no teratogenic index recorded it as non-teratogens.Co mpare the results with the existing animal experiments and clinical trials to obtain the sensitivity and specificity.RESULTS Based on the results, exposure to aceta minophen (TI =2.07),methi mazole (TI =2.91 ),indo methacin (TI =1 .67),5-flu-orouracil (TI =8.31 ),methotrexate (TI =1 .31 ),showed various levels of teratogenic effects,and the corresponding TI′s were calculated.Methi mazole appeared more obvious skeletal deformities;indo m-ethacin toxicity is mainly reflected in abnormal heart,blood circulation and other endpoints;5-FU at lower doses that result in higher mortality rates,but also took place over the lacking of pig mentation;aceta min-ophen for the heart,liver and other target organ toxicity,pericardial cyst;methotrexate appears signifi-cant so mites,skeletal deformity.Since the IT′s for ascorbic acid,isoniazid,penicillin G,saccharin can-not be calculated,these compounds are considered to show negative results,indicating that the data fro m the nine compounds in zebrafish test are consistent with traditional animal experiments and clinical information,the sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 100%.CONCLUSION Though validation test,it has been de monstrated that the established zebrafish embryos develop mental toxicity evaluation method can be applied to early screening of drug toxicity.
2.The diagnosis value of a new tumor marker CK18-3A9 serum level for gastric cancer
Hongyan ZHANG ; Zhiling JIA ; Feng LIANG ; Chang LIU
Cancer Research and Clinic 2010;22(11):733-735
Objective To investigate the diagnosis value of a new tumor marker CK18-3A9 in gastric cancer patients. Methods The serum level of CK18-3A9 in 350 gastric cancer patients, 150 gastritis patients and 500 healthy controls was detected with chemoluminescence, the diagnosis efficacy between the serum CK18-3A9 and CA72-4 was compared. Results The sensitivity, specificity of CK18-3A9 were 46.29 % and 96.92 %, but the sensitivity, specificity of CA72-4 were 26.00 % and 93.23 %, respectively. The differences were significant (P <0.001). Conclusion The serum level of CK18-3A9 maybe a new auxiliary diagnosis marker for gastric cancer.
3.The diagnosis and treatnent of 91 cases of testicular tumor
Hongyan ZHANG ; Feng LIANG ; Zhiling JIA ; Chang LIU ; Duanqi LIU
Cancer Research and Clinic 2011;23(9):607-609
ObjectiveTo summarize the diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of testicular tumor.MethodsThe clinical and followed data of 91 cases of testicular tumor were retrospectively studied. Results In 91 patients, was in 18-40 years old 70.3 % (64/91) and 91.2 % (83/91) cases were germ cell tumor. 18-40years old germ cell tumor was 75.6 % (28/37), there was no case below 17 years old, the older than 60 years was 2.7 %(1/37). The percentage of below 5 years and 18-40 years was 16.1% (5/31) and 67.7 % (21/31),respectively.The interstitial tissue tumor developed in each age section,the number was least.The mixed tumor cases of 18-40 years percent was 93.3 %(14/15).The early symptom of testicular tumor was indolent swelling in one side testis or testis nodus.Combined therapy,including radical orchiectomy,retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, were taken. The one year, three years and five years survival rate were 97.3 %, 91.8 %, 91.8 %, respectively. The percentage of Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ stage survived 5 years was 83.6 %, 52.3 %, 33.3 %. ConclusionThe peak age of testicular tumor patients was 18-40 years old.The different pathological type is distributed in different ages,and the prognosis is related to pathology and stage. The survival time of germ cell tumor or early stage tumor is longer.
4.Diagnostic value of a new tumor marker CK19-2G2 for lung cancer
Hongyan ZHANG ; Feng LIANG ; Chang LIU ; Zhiling JIA
Cancer Research and Clinic 2013;(3):145-147
Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of a new tumor marker CK19-2G2 for lung cancer.Methods The serum levels of CK19-2G2 in 150 lung cancer patients,50 pulmonitis patients and 50 healthy controls were detected with chemoluminescence.The diagnostic efficacy between the serum levels of CK19-2G2 and CYFRA21-1 were compared.Results The sensitivity and accuracy of CK19-2G2 were 55.3 % (83/150) and 80.3 % (281/350),respectively,while the sensitivity and accuracy of CYFRA21-1 were 28.0 % (42/150) and 67.4 % (236/350),respectively.The differences were significant (P < 0.001).Conclusion The detection of CK19-2G2 may be a new diagnostic tumor marker for lung cancer.
5.Ultrastructural changes in a rat model of lower limb ischemia/reperfusion injury undergoing edaravone
Suming DONG ; Wenkai CHANG ; Junqian LUO ; Jiajie XUE ; Yingwei JIA ; Bingsheng LIANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(18):2867-2871
BACKGROUND:The oxygen free radicals and apoptosis play an important role in limb ischemia/reperfusion injury, so we can al eviate limb ischemia/reperfusion injury by inhibiting the production of oxygen free radicals and apoptosis.
OBJECTIVE:To discuss the application and effect of edaravone on limb ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats.
METHODS:Of the 30 female Sprague-Dawley rats, 20 rats were randomly selected to make models of limb ischemia/reperfusion injury by ligating the root of right lower limb with a self-made bal oon cuff at 40 kPa pressure to block blood flow for 4 hours and reperfusing. After success model establishment, they were randomly assigned to two groups. In the edaravone perfusion group, edaravone 3 mg/kg was injected via the left femoral vein at 5 minutes before reperfusion. In the model group and normal group (the remaining 10 rats), an equal volume of physiological saline was given at the same time point. At 24 hours after reperfusion, the right anterior tibial muscle of each group was removed and these ultrastructural changes were observed by transmission electron microscope. Bcl-2 mRNA and Bax mRNA of rat anterior tibial muscle of each group were semiquantitatively detected with the RT-PCR and the ratio of bcl-2/bax was calculated.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Electron microscope results:compared with the model group, the muscle fibers were neater;the M line and the N line were clearer;the swel ing of mitochondria was al eviated;the numbers of mitochondria and mitochondrial crista were also increased in the edaravone perfusion group. (2)RT-PCR results:At 24 hours after reperfusion, the relative expression of bcl-2 mRNA and the ratio of bcl-2 mRNA to bax mRNA in right anterior tibial muscle were lower in the model group compared with the edaravone perfusion group (P<0.05). However, relative expression of bax mRNA was greater in the model group than that in the edaravone perfusion group, which were both higher than the normal group (P<0.05). Results indicated that the free radical scavenger edaravone relieved limb ischemia/reperfusion injury by improving the mitochondrial ultrastructure and promoting expression of bcl-2 mRNA and inhibiting expression of bax mRNA, and could provide a new choice for the treatment of limb ischemia/reperfusion injury.
7.Effect of Tongxinluo on polarization of macrophages
Hongrong LI ; Liping CHANG ; Yujin LIU ; Cong WEI ; Junqing LIANG ; Zhenhua JIA
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2017;33(4):577-580
Aim To study the effect of Tongxinluo on the polarization of macrophages to type M2 and M1, and on Notch signaling pathway.Methods THP-1 was respectively induced by PMA and IL-4 or LPS to M2 and M1 type polarized macrophages, and treated by Tongxinluo.The expressions of marker molecules IL-10, TNF-α, IL-6 and protein of Notch signaling pathway were detected.Results The level of IL-10 increased in M2 group and there was no statistical difference on the level of IL-6 and TNF-α;the level of IL-10 decreased and IL-6, TNF-α increased in M1 group;the level of IL-10 increased and IL-6,TNF-α decreased in TXL group.There was no statistical difference in the expression of active Notch-1, DLL4 and Hes-1 between control group and M2 group;the expression of active Notch-1, DLL4 and HES-1 increased significantly in M1 group;the expression of active Notch-1, DLL4 and HES-1 decreased significantly in TXL group;there was no significant difference in the expression of Notch-1 protein in each group.Conclusion The polarization of macrophages to M1 type can be inhibited by Tongxinluo, and its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of activation of Notch-1 signaling pathway.
8.Analysis of clinical effects of cervical artificial disc replacement or anterior cervical decompression and fusion for the treatment of single cervical disc herniation.
Da LIU ; Chang-qing JIA ; Xiao-jun XU ; Feng LIANG ; Gen BA ; Qin FU
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015;28(1):21-25
OBJECTIVETo explore the clinical effects of Mobi-C cervical artificial disc replacement (CADR) and anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) in treating single cervical disc herniation.
METHODSFrom June 2009 to June 2012, the clinical data of 27 patients with single cervical disc herniation were retrospectively analyzed. There were 18 males and 9 females, aged from 30 to 62 years old with an average of 46.7 years. Of them, 12 patients were treated with CADR (CADR group) and 15 patients with ACDF (ACDF group). All patients had pain and numbness in neck, shoulder and upper limbs, and courses of disease was from 1 to 13 months with an average of 2.4 months. The data of clinical evaluation and questionnaire survey about quality of life were collected before operation, postoperative at 1 week and final follow-up. Odom criterion was used to evaluate postoperative effect. Visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to record pain levels. Neck disability index (NDI) and health questionnaire SF-36 were used to assess the quality of life.
RESULTSNo complications about nerve and blood vessel were found and the patients were followed up from 6 to 30 months, with an average of 16 months. One week after operation, 10 cases got excellent results and 2 good in CADR group; 5 cases got excellent results and 10 good in ACDF group; there was significant difference between two groups (P<0.05). At final follow-up, 10 cases got excellent results and 2 good in CADR group; 12 cases got excellent results and 3 good in ACDF group; there was no significant difference between two groups (P> 0.05). Pain of upper limbs had obviously relieved between two groups at 1 week after operation and final follow-up (P<0.05). VAS of neck and NDI in CADR group had decreased respectively from preoperative 3.58±0.79, 23.42±6.36 to 0.58±0.51, 5.42±1.68 at 1 week after operation (P<0.05); but the index in ACDF group was no obvious at 1 week after operation. At final follow-up, VAS of neck and NDI and SF-36 score were obviously improved than preoperation (P<0.05) between two groups.
CONCLUSIONMobi-C CADR retains the movement unit in the decompression segment and can quickly recover normal action for patients. Using CADR method has a good curative effect in the early phase, and the clinical effect is reliable, may improve the quality of life.
Adult ; Decompression, Surgical ; methods ; Female ; Humans ; Intervertebral Disc Displacement ; surgery ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Retrospective Studies ; Spinal Fusion ; methods ; Total Disc Replacement ; methods ; Visual Analog Scale
9.Reformation and Practice of the Experimental Course of Fermentation Engineering
Cai-Feng JIA ; Zhong-Yi CHANG ; Xi-Yun YE ; Hong-Liang GAO ;
Microbiology 1992;0(03):-
The traditional fermentation engineering experiment requires a reform on the experimental con-tents and teaching pattern. According to the production process of industrial enzymes, we set up a two-week comprehensive experiment. The students designed and prepared the experiment by themselves. Moreover, the pattern of self-management was used in the process and the experiment scores included the self-assess-ment and objective assessment. It was proved that the new teaching pattern increased the study interesting of students, inspired their initiative and trained their spirits of team cooperation. The teaching effect was im-proved markedly and good ideas are also put forward to solve the possible problem.
10.Observation of airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammatory markers in induced sputum in elderly patients with stable late onset asthma during the remission period
Han-Xiang NIE ; Jiong YANG ; Chang-Sheng LI ; Jia-Liang ZHAO ;
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2001;0(05):-
Objective To investigate the clinical significance of airway hyperresponsiveness, eosinophil (Eos) percentage,levels of eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) and interleukin-5 (IL-5) in induced sputum in elderly patients with late onset asthma (LOA) during the remission period. Methods Fifty-eight elderly patients with LOA during the remission period were selected.Bronchial challenge test was performed and the percentage of Eos and levels of ECP and IL-5 in induced sputum were measured by Wrights' stain,immuno-CAP system and ELISA,respectively.Twenty-five elderly patients with LOA during their exacerbation period and 15 healthy elderly subjects were selected as control.Results In fifty-eight LOA patients during their remission period,49 cases (84.5%) showed positive bronchial challenge test and 9cases(15.5%) negative.The percentage of Eos,levels of ECP and IL-5[(9.3?3.1)%],[(144.2?68.1)?g/L]and [(20.3?6.3)?g/L],in induced sputum in patients with LOA during their remission period were lower than those[(21.1?9.8)%, (399.3?172.5)?g/L and[(50.6?10.7)?g/L,respectively]in LOA group during the exacerbation period,and higher than those[(1.3?0.7)%,(48.7?21.9)?g/L and (10.3?3.2)?g/L]in healthy group(all P