1.Effect of lactic acid levels on the prognosis of critically ill patients after cardiac and non-cardiac surgery:an analysis of 549 cases
Rongqing SUN ; Ke CHAO ; Hongfu YANG
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2018;30(2):123-127
Objective To compare the impact of mean lactate concentration and lactate variability on postoperative outcome after cardiac surgery and non-cardiac surgery in critical patients, and to explore the prognostic value of the first lactate and the highest lactate during the first 24 hours in intensive care unit (ICU). Methods A retrospective study was conducted. The postoperative patients of cardiac surgery and non-cardiac surgery who were transferred to ICU immediately, and who were at least 18 years old and whose ICU lengths of stay were at least 1 day, and who were admitted to ICU of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from September 2014 to September 2016 were enrolled. According to the mean lactate concentration, the patients were divided into normal lactate group (0-2 mmol/L), relatively high lactate group (2-4 mmol/L), and absolute high lactate group (> 4 mmol/L), and the relationship between the mean lactate concentration and the prognosis of patients was analyzed. According to the degree of lactate variability, the patients were divided into four groups, and multivariate regression models were used to assess the risk of death in three different lactate variability groups. The value of the first lactate value and the highest lactate value during the first 24 hours in ICU were evaluated to predict the prognosis by the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Results 268 postoperative patients of cardiac surgery and 281 cases of non-cardiac surgery were selected, and the characteristic of the baseline data in the two groups was balanced. ① Mean lactate concentration and mortality in ICU: in the normal lactate group (0-2 mmol/L), there was no significant difference in mortality between the post-cardiac operative group and post-non-cardiac operative group [7.9% (14/177) vs. 6.5% (14/217), odds ratio (OR) = 1.245, 1 = 0.694]. In the relatively high lactate group (2-4 mmol/L), there was no significant difference between the two groups, either [33.3% (12/36) vs. 23.7% (9/38), OR = 1.611, 1 = 0.442]. In the absolute high lactate group (> 4 mmol/L), ICU mortality in post-non-cardiac operative group was obviously higher than that of post-cardiac operative group [69.2% (18/26) vs. 43.6% (24/55), OR = 0.344, 1 = 0.036]. ② The ranges of lactate variability per quartile (mmol·L-1·d-1) and ICU mortality risk: there was a linear relationship between lactate variability and ICU mortality in post-non-cardiac operative group, < 0.50 (reference), 0.50-0.85 (OR = 1.17, 1 = 0.87), 0.85-1.44 (OR =4.86, 1 = 0.04), > 1.44 (OR = 22.66, 1 < 0.01) , and there was a significant difference between the two groups in the high degree of variability (0.85-1.44 and > 1.44). The risk of death after cardiac surgery tended to increase, < 0.55 (reference), 0.55-1.25 (OR = 0.61, 1 = 0.61), 1.25-2.43 (OR = 3.46, 1 = 0.10), > 2.43 (OR = 12.14, 1 < 0.01), and the risk of death only showed difference in the highest degree of variation (> 2.43). ③ ROC curve showed that the area under ROC curves (AUC) of the highest lactate in 24 hours were larger than that of the first lactate in both groups, with higher sensitivity and specificity. In the post-cardiac operative group and post-non-cardiac operative group, the AUC of the highest lactate in the first 24 hours were 0.877 and 0.875, the cut-off values were 5.35 mmol/L and 5.65 mmol/L, the sensitivity were 81.4% and 67.9%, and the specificity were 93.8% and 96.1%, respectively. Conclusions Patients with post-non-cardiac operation should be more active in controlling hyperlactatemia and lactate variability. The highest lactate in the first 24 hours maybe one of the indicator for the assessment of the prognosis of the postoperative patients.
2.Effect of pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate on oxidative stress and mitochondrial function of lung tissue in mice with acute lung injury
Hongfu YANG ; Ke CHAO ; Ming LIANG ; Rongqing SUN
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2018;30(5):428-433
Objective To investigate the effects of pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC) on oxidative stress and mitochondrial function of lung tissue in mice with acute lung injury (ALI) induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Methods Forty female Balb/c mice were randomly divided into normal saline (NS) control group, LPS model group, PDTC group, and PDTC+LPS group, with 10 mice in each group. The model of mice with ALI was reproduced by intraperitoneal injection of 15 mg/kg LPS. PDTC was administered intraperitoneally with 50 mg/kg PDTC 1 hour before LPS treatment in the PDTC+LPS group. The mice in NS control group was given intraperitoneal injection of 0.1 mL NS only, and those in PDTC group was given intraperitoneal injection of 50 mg/kg PDTC only. The mice were sacrificed at 24 hours after model reproduction, and the lung tissues were harvested. The total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) of lung tissue was measured by spectrophotometric kits. The content of malondialdehyde (MDA) was determined by thiobarbituric acid reactive substances assay. The protein expressions of superoxide dismutases (SOD1, SOD2) and catalase (CAT) in lung tissue were determined by Western Blot. Mitochondria from mouse lungs were isolated, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthesis was measured with a luciferase/luciferin-based approach. The mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) was estimated by using Rhodamine. The mRNA expressions of mitochondrial uncoupling proteins (UCPs) were determined by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Results LPS stimulation could significantly increase oxidative stress in lung tissue of mice and lead to mitochondrial dysfunction. The results showed that the protein expressions of T-AOC and SOD1 were decreased, the level of MDA was increased, the ATP synthesis was decreased in the mitochondrial, the ΔΨm was decreased, and the mRNA expression of UCP2 was decreased. However, there was no significant change in the expressions of SOD2, CAT in lung tissue and UCP1, UCP3 in the mitochondria. Pretreatment with PDTC could obviously alleviate the increase in LPS-induced oxidative stress in lung tissue and mitigate mitochondrial dysfunction. Compared with the LPS model group, T-AOC in lung tissue of PDTC+LPS group was significantly increased (U/g: 0.35±0.08 vs. 0.31±0.07), the level of MDA was significantly decreased (μmol/mg: 13.29±1.13 vs. 17.54±1.72), the protein expression of SOD1 was significantly upregulated (SOD1 protein:1.13±0.11 vs. 0.71±0.09), ATP synthesis was significantly increased in the mitochondrial (μmol/mg: 49.23±5.42 vs. 36.92±2.21), ΔΨm was significantly increased (mV: 226.03±11.69 vs. 194.86±7.79), and the mRNA expression of UCP2 was significantly increased (2-ΔΔCt: 0.88±0.06 vs. 0.73±0.04). The differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). In lung tissue of normal mice, PDTC treatment also had the effect of anti-oxidizing, reducing oxidative stress and promoting ATP synthesis in the mitochondrial. Compared with the NS control group, the level of T-AOC (U/g: 0.49±0.09 vs. 0.43±0.06) and the protein expressions of SOD2 and CAT (SOD2 protein: 1.33±0.08 vs. 1.00±0.11, CAT protein: 1.39±0.08 vs. 1.00±0.11), and ATP synthesis in the mitochondrial of PDTC group was significantly increased (μmol/mg: 61.53±4.92 vs. 53.33±3.20), MDA was significantly decreased (μmol/mg:10.27±1.25 vs. 12.27±1.36), with statistical differences, but had no effect on the protein expression of SOD1 in lung tissue and ΔΨm and UCPs mRNA expressions in mitochondrion. Conclusions LPS can induce ALI in mice, increased oxidative stress in lung tissue, and induce mitochondrial dysfunction by inhibiting ATP synthesis. PDTC pretreatment has anti-oxidative effect on LPS-induced ALI, and can mitigate mitochondrial dysfunction.
3.Clinical analysis of 1 090 cases of rosacea and exploration of new diagnostic criteria for rosacea
Ben WANG ; Ji LI ; Sai YANG ; Yuxuan DENG ; Dan JIAN ; Wei SHI ; Yingxue HUANG ; Fangfen LIU ; Hongfu XIE
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2017;50(3):162-166
Objective To propose a new diagnostic criterion for rosacea based on the analysis of clinical features of rosacea in a large sample.Methods A total of 1 090 Chinese outpatients with rosacea were enrolled from Department of Dermatology of Xiangya Hospital,and their demographic data,clinical manifestations and subjective symptoms were collected.According to results of descriptive analysis,clinical features of rosacea were summarized,and a new diagnostic criterion for rosacea was set up.Then,the sensitivity and specificity of the new diagnostic criterion were verified among 1 200 outpatients clinically characterized by facial erythema.Results Of 1 090 patients with rosacea,131 (12.0%) were male and 959(88.0%) were female,and the average age was 33.5 ± 11.1 years (range,10-66).Among the 1 090 patients,715 (65.6%) had initial lesions on the cheek,of whom,712 (99.6%) had intermittent flushing as the initial symptom,and 689 (96%) had sensitive skin symptoms such as dryness,burning and itching sensations;208 (19.1%) had initial lesions on the perioral region,of whom,204 (98.1%) had persistent erythema as the initial symptom;167 (15.3%) had initial lesions on the nose,of whom,163 (97.6%) had persistent erythema as the initial symptom;in addition,311 (28.5%) had lesions on the ocular region,and only 24 (2.2%) had lesions outside the face on the neck and retroauricular region.Based on these clinical features,a new diagnostic criterion for rosacea was proposed,including 1 major condition (intermittent flushing or persistent erythema on the cheek,perioral region or nose) and 5 minor conditions (1.sensitive skin symptoms such as burning,tingling,drying or itching sensations;2.telangiectasia;3.papules or pustules;4.hypertrophy;5.ocular symptoms).If with the major condition and at least one minor condition were met,patients could be diagnosed with rosacea.After verification among 1 200 patients with facial dermatitis clinically characterized by facial erythema,the new criterion was proved to have a sensitivity of 99.3% and a specificity of 95.8%.Conclusion A new diagnostic criterion for rosacea with high sensitivity and specificity is proposed,which is worthy of clinical application.
4.Comparison of reconstruction plate versus locking compression plate in short-term therapeutic effects for comminuted fracture of midshaft clavicle in the aged
Bin ZHANG ; Xiaofei YANG ; Hongfu WU ; Fenglai YUAN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2017;19(12):1081-1084
Objective To compare the short-term therapeutic effects of reconstruction plate versus locking compression plate in the treatment of comminuted fracture of midshaft clavicle in the aged patients.Methods A retrospective analysis was performed of the 64 aged patients who had been treated from March 2009 to April 2015 for comminuted fracture of midshaft clavicle with reconstruction plate or locking compression plate.They were divided into 2 groups according to their treatment methods.There were 30 patients in the reconstruction plate group,14 males and 16 females with an average age of 67.9±5.6 years;there were 34 patients in the locking compression plate group,15 males and 19 females with an average age of 67.1 ± 5.3 years.The 2 groups were compared in terms of operation time,blood loss,fracture healing time,internal fixation failure and shoulder functional recovery.Results The reconstruction plate and locking compression plate groups were followed up for 13.2 ± 3.2 and 12.4 ± 2.9 months,respectively.For the 2 groups,respectively,the average operation time was 62.2 ± 10.7 min and 58.1 ± 11.4 min,the average amount of blood loss during operation 35.2 ± 10.7 mL and 30.4 ±9.6 mL,the average fracture healing time 4.7 ±0.7 months and 4.5 ± 0.7 months,and the excellent to good rate of shoulder function 86.7% (26/30) and 91.2% (31/34),showing no significant difference between the 2 groups (all P > 0.05).Five cases (16.7%) reported plate breakage,screw loosening or delayed union due to fixation failure in the reconstruction plate group but none reported fixation failure in the locking compression plate group,showing a significant difference (P < 0.05).There were no significant difference between the 2 groups in fracture nonunion,malunion,neurovascular injury or acromioclavicular arthritis (P > 0.05).Conclusion Since locking compression plate may lead to a lower incidence of fixation failure compared with reconstruction plate,it is recommendable for elderly patients with comminuted fracture of midshafi clavicle.
5.Retrospective analysis of serum C-reactive protein/albumin ratio for the prognosis of the adult patients with sepsis
Rongqing SUN ; Xiaoge SUN ; Hongfu YANG ; Qilong LIU
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2016;28(5):413-417
Objective To explore the prognostic value of serum C-reactive protein/albumin (CRP/ALB) ratio in the adult patients with sepsis.Methods A retrospective study was conducted.Clinical data were collected from septic patients who were at least 18 years old and whose intensive care unit (ICU) lengths of stay were at least 3 days,and who were admitted in the Department of Critical Care Medicine of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University in Henan Province from September 2013 to September 2015.These patients were divided into survival group and death group according to 28-day outcome.The serum CRP,ALB,and CRP/ALB ratio levels at the start of treatment (0 hour),24 hours and 72 hours after treatment in ICU were analyzed.And the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve was plotted to assess the value of CRP,ALB and CRP/ALB ratio at different time points for predicting the outcome.Results Sixty-nine patients with sepsis were selected,among whom 28 cases were in the death group and the mortality was 40.6%.The characteristic of the baseline data in the two groups was balanced.The acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score and sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score at the first 24 hours of ICU admission in the death group were significantly higher than those in the survival group (APACHE Ⅱ score:25.18 ± 3.18 vs.17.88±3.20,SOFA score:11.71± 1.78 vs.9.17 ± 2.38,both P < 0.05).And the ICU length of stay in the death group was significantly longer than that in the survival group [days:9.0 (2.5) vs.8.0 (3.0),P < 0.05].The ALB level increased gradually as the treatment was extended in both groups while the levels of CRP and CRP/ALB declined gradually.The ALB levels at 0,24,72 hours after treatment in the death group were significantly lower,and the CRP and CRP/ALB levels were significantly higher than those in survival group [ALB (g/L):23.40 (4.20) vs.25.20 (8.20) at 0 hour,24.18±4.33 vs.28.54±4.88 at 24 hours,25.50±4.88 vs.34.88±7.23 at 72 hours;CRP (mg/L):179.32±34.04 vs.159.55±36.82 at 0 hour,160.08±22.91 vs.146.23±30.31 at 24 hours,159.36±25.81vs.142.53±36.30 at 72 hours;CRP/ALB:7.52±1.32 vs.6.04±1.46 at 0 hour,6.77±1.42 vs.5.23±1.24 at 24 hours,6.40± 1.34 vs.4.19± 1.21 at 72 hours;all P < 0.05].ROC curves analysis showed that the area under ROC curves (AUC) of CRP/ALB at all time points were larger than those of CRP and ALB,with higher sensitivity and specificity;the AUC of ARP/ALB at 0,24,72 hours were 0.767,0.807,0.895,respectively;the cut-off values were 6.96,5.44,4.91,the sensitivity were 71.4%,85.7% and 89.3%,and the specificity were 73.2%,63.4% and 82.9%,respectively.Conclusions High serum CRP,CRP/ALB and low ALB in adult patients with sepsis indicate a poor prognosis,while the prognostic value of CRP/ALB is obviously better than the single value of CRP or ALB.CRP/ALB at 72 hours may be one of the best indicators for the assessment of clinical therapy and prognosis of patients with sepsis.
6.Value of detection of pentraxins 3 value combined with measurement of vascular lung water index in prognosis of patients with sepsis
Rongqing SUN ; Kai WANG ; Feifei LI ; Hongfu YANG ; Xiaoge SUN
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2015;27(1):48-53
Objective To evaluate prognostic value of pentraxin3 (PTX3) content combining with extravascular lung water index (EVLWI) in patients with sepsis.Methods A retrospective analysis of complete clinical data of septic patients admitted to Department of Critical Care Medicine of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from February 2013 to February 2014 was conducted.These patients were divided into two groups,survival group and death group,according to the outcome on the 28th day.Pulse index continuous cardiac output (PiCCO) was used to record the levels of EVLWI on the 1st,2nd and 3rd day of intensive care unit (ICU) admission.The plasma level of PTX3 was measured simultaneously by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).At the same time,acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score and sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) were calculated.Correlation analysis between plasma PTX3 and EVLWI values was performed,receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was drawn,and the prognostic value of each parameter was assessed finally.Results A total of 74 septic patients were enrolled,with 41 cases in the survival group and 33 cases in the non-survival group.Blood lactate,APACHE Ⅱ,SOFA scores in the non-survival group were significantly higher than those of the survival group at ICU admission,and the length of ICU stay was significantly shorter than that of the survival group,while differences of the other clinical characteristics between two groups were not statistically significant.The plasma PTX3 level gradually declined with time in both groups,and plasma PTX3 at 1,2,3 days after ICU admission in non-survival group were significantly higher than those in survival group [PTX3 (μg/L) at 1 day:46.3± 10.5 vs.19.4±6.5,t =-13.486,P =0.000; 2 days:34.8± 10.7 vs.17.7±8.4,t =-8.284,P =0.000; 3 days:23.9± 11.2 vs.15.6 ± 7.9,t =-5.036,P =0.000].EVLWI gradually declined in survival group,but increased in death group.EVLWI at 1,2,3 days after ICU admission in non-survival group were significantly higher than those in survival group [EVLWI (mL/kg) at 1 day:12.12 ± 4.31 vs.10.02 ± 2.87,t =-2.502,P =0.023; 2 days:13.67 ± 4.95 vs.9.08 ± 2.89,t =-5.188,P =0.000; 3 days:14.51±5.06 vs.8.09±2.50,t =-7.126,P =0.000].PTX3 at 1,2,3 days after ICU admission showed a significant positive correlation with EVLWI (r1 =0.747,r2 =0.719,r3 =0.705,all P =0.000).ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the ROC (AUC) of PTX3 at 1 day was 0.845 ± 0.045,at the cut-off point of 23.0 μg/L,PTX3 showed a sensitivity of 84.8%,a specificity of 74.1%,a negative predictive value of 85.81%,and a positive predictive value of 72.42%.AUC of EVLWI at 3 days was 0.838 ± 0.048,at the cut-off point of 10.5 mL/kg,EVLWI showed a sensitivity of 83.9%,a specificity of 82.9%,a negative predictive value of 86.45%,and a positive predictive value of 79.79%.Their sensitivities and specificities were found to be better than APACHE Ⅱ,SOFA score.AUC of PTX3 combined with EVLWI at 1 day was 0.886 ± 0.038.On the 1st day after ICU admission,with combination of the two indicators,cut-off point was found to be 0.312,a sensitivity of 86.8%,a specificity of 85.4%,a negative predictive value of 88.93%,and a positive predictive value of 82.72%.On the 3rd day after ICU admission,AUC of PTX3 combined with EVLWI was 0.856 ± 0.046,and showed a cut-off of 0.471 for the prognosis of sepsis,a sensitivity of 85.8%,a specificity of 85.4%,a negative predictive value of 87.97%,and a positive predictive value of 82.50%.Compared with other single index,a combination of above mentioned two indexes showed a better sensitivity and specificity.Conclusions PTX3 can serve as a novel prognostic indicator at early stage in septic patients.Combined with EVLWI,it shows important value in predicting prognosis of septic patients,and it also provides guidance in treatment of high-risk patients.
7.Effects of β-catenin on the proliferative activity of and expressions of two apoptosis-related genes Bcl-2 and Bax by human skin fibroblasts induced by hydrogen peroxide
Liming TIAN ; Hongfu XIE ; Ji LI ; Ting YANG ; Yuan PENG ; Wei HU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2015;48(2):112-115
Objective To investigate the effect of highly expressed β-catenin on the proliferative activity of and expressions of two apoptosis-related genes Bcl-2 and Bax by human skin fibroblasts induced by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).Methods Normal human skin fibroblasts (HSFs) from child foreskin were divided into three groups:empty vector group transfected with the empty vector pcDNA3.1,H2O2 group transfected with the empty vector pcDNA3.1 followed by treatment with H2O2 (150 μ mol/L) for 2 hours,β-catenin group transfected with pcDNA3.1-β-catenin followed by treatment with H2O2 (150 μ mol/L) for 2 hours.Subsequently,methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay was conducted to estimate proliferative activity of fibroblasts,flow cytometry to detect cell apoptosis,and reverse transcription (RT)-PCR and Western blot were performed to measure the mRNA and protein expressions of Bcl-2 and Bax respectively.The relative expression levels of genes were expressed as the ratios between the targets and GAPDH.Results Significant differences were found between the empty vector group,H2O2 group and β-catenin group in cellular proliferative activity (expressed as absorbance value at 570 nm:0.792 ± 0.012 vs.0.462 ± 0.012 vs.0.521 ± 0.015,P< 0.01) and apoptosis rate (3.407% ± 0.217% vs.24.555% ± 1.793% vs.15.360% ± 0.755%,P< 0.01).Both mRNA and protein expression levels of Bcl-2 were significantly lower in the H2O2 group (0.333 ± 0.003 and 0.336 ± 0.004 respectively) than in the empty vector group (0.507 ± 0.013 and 0.514 ± 0.021,respectively,both P < 0.01) and β-catenin group (0.404 ± 0.006 and 0.411 ± 0.005,respectively,both P < 0.01).Increased expression levels of Bax mRNA and protein were observed in the H2O2 group compared with the empty vector group and β-catenin group (mRNA:0.451 ± 0.002 vs.0.303 ± 0.005 and 0.339 ± 0.012,protein:0.460 ± 0.008 vs.0.320 ± 0.013 and 0.346 ± 0.013,all P< 0.01).Conclusion High expression of β-catenin can raise proliferative activity of aging HSFs.
8.The study of influence about personal factors and organizational factors on nurses' career growth
Yang YANG ; Hongfu ZHANG ; Jingying LIU ; Yanhui LIU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;31(17):1260-1264
Objective To investigate the influence of work-family support,self-efficacy and psychological safety climate on nurses' career growth,and to establish a model of this influence.Methods Totally 382 registered nurses were recruited from four third level and grade A hospitals in Tianjin.They were investigated with Career Growth Scale (CGS),Work-Family Support Scale (WFSS),General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) and Psychological Safety Climate (PSC).Results The total effect of work-family support on nurses career growth was 0.562 with the 95% confidence interval at 0.502-0.641;Indirect effect was 0.121 with the 95% confidence interval at 0.065-0.207,both of the effects were statistically significant.The effect of work-family support-psychological security atmosphere-self-efficacy and career growth path accounted for 45.1% of the total indirect effect with 95% confidence interval at 0.197-0.201;the effect of work-family support-self-efficacy and career growth path accounted for 54.9% of the total indirect effect with 95% confidence interval at 0.066-0.068,the intermediary effect were established.Conclusions This study established a structural equation model connecting work-family support,self-efficacy,psychological security atmosphere,career growth and enucleate their internal connection.The administrators of nurses should provide nurses with support on both work and life,and help nurse with their career growth through increases of self-efficacy and psychological safety climate.
9.Research in the related mechanism of nurse career growth
Hongfu ZHANG ; Yanhui LIU ; Shuai ZHANG ; Yang YANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;(30):2263-2267
Objective To explore the related mechanism of clinical nurses′career growth from three aspects such as organization, family and oneself. Methods Totally 480 clinical registered nurses from eight tertiary first- class hospitals of Tianjin City were investigated with the Proactive Personality Scale, Psychological Safety Climate Scale, Work- Family Support Scale,Career Growth Scale by convenient sampling method. Results Latent interaction structural equation modeling (SEM) showed that family support and work support both had a positive effect on career growth, whose path coefficient were 0.42 and 0.26 respectively, P<0.01, but the interaction was inapparent, P>0.05. Hierarchical regression analyses showed that proactive personality had a negative effect on the relationship of work support and career growth whose regression coefficient was -0.148, P<0.01, and psychological safety climate had a positive effect on the relationship of work support and career growth whose regression coefficient was 0.178, P<0.05. Conclusions In order to promote clinical nurses′career growth, the construction of nurse team and improve quality of nursing, hospital and nurse managers should construct a favorable work atmosphere, provide more support, attach importance to the effect of individual personality on career growth and help nurse deal with work and family well.
10.Effect of β-catenin on senescent phenotypes of human skin fibroblasts induced by hydrogen peroxide in vitro
Liming TIAN ; Hongfu XIE ; Ji LI ; Ting YANG ; Wei HU ; Yuan PENG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2013;46(7):485-488
Objective To observe the effect of high expression of β-catenin on senescent phenotypes in normal human skin fibroblasts (NHSFs) induced by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).Methods Cultured NHSFs were classified into three groups: β-catenin + H2O2 group transfected with a recombinant plasmid pcDNA3.1-β-catenin and treated with H2O2 of 150 μ mol/L for two hours,H2O2 group transfected with the empty vector pcDNA3.1 and treated by H2O2 of 150 μmol/L for two hours,and vector group transfected with the empty vector pcDNA3.1 and receiving no treatment.Reverse transcription (RT)-PCR and Western blot were performed to quantify the mRNA and protein expressions of β-catenin in these cells,microscopy to observe the morphological changes of cells.The activity of senescence-associated β-galactosidase (SA-β-Gal) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) as well as the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) were detected by using commercial kits.Data were processed with the software SPSS 13.0,and analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted for multiple group comparisons.Results The expression of β-catenin was significantly upregulated in NHSFs transfected with the recombinant plasmid pcDNA3.1-β-catenin.Both the mRNA and protein expression levels of β-catenin described as β-catenin/ glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) ratio were significantly lower in the H2O2 group compared with the vector group (0.2900 ± 0.0195 vs.0.5963 ± 0.0400,0.3130 ± 0.0171 vs.0.6190 ± 0.0090,both P <0.05),while the protein expression level of β-catenin was statistically higher in the β-catenin + H2O2 group than in the H2O2 group (0.7953 ± 0.0074 vs.0.3130 ± 0.0171,P <0.05).Significant differences were observed between the vector group,H2O2 group and β-catenin+ H2O2 group in the percentage of SA-β-gal-positive cells ((2.9667 ± 0.2517)% vs.(37.70 ± 0.9539)% vs.(29.330 ± 0.6359)%,P <0.05),ROS activity ((50.9963 ±9.2688)% vs.(109.9190 ± 11.5215)% vs.(75.1063 ± 3.0138)%,P <0.05),and SOD levels ((88.0856 ±3.9181) vs.(35.5585 ± 3.4438) vs.(61.7029 ± 3.1716) U/mg,P <0.05).Conclusion The overexpression of β-catenin can downr_egulate the activity of SA-β-Gal and ROS level,but enhance the activity of SOD.

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