1.Effects of gestational diabetes mellitus on brain development and miRNAs expression profile in neonatal mice
Wanyi HUANG ; Youxiang ZHANG ; Qiaoqun OU ; Yuanchun LIU ; Jiayu GUO
Chinese Journal of Child Health Care 2024;32(2):154-158
【Objective】 To study the effects of gestational diabetes (GDM) on morphological structure of brain tissue and microribonucleotide (miRNA) expression profile in neonatal mice, and to provide a new research target for the prevention and treatment of abnormal neurodevelopment in GDM progeny. 【Methods】 The pregnant mice were divided into model group and control group,each group consisted of 10 mice. The model group mice established a GDM model by injecting streptozotocin to measure fasting blood glucose (FPG) and random blood glucose (GLU) at different times. Successful molded mice were randomly divided into model group A and model group C, and control mice were divided into control group B and control group D, with 5 mice in each group. The newborn mice in groups A and B were used for hippocampal tissue GeneChip detection and brain morphology structure observation, and group C and D newborn mice were used for qRT-PCR detection of hippocampus tissue expression differences to verify the differentially expressed genes of miRANs obtained by GeneChip screening. After giving birth, the neonatal mice were sacrificed by decapitation, and the brain tissue was dissected to observe the overall morphological structure. The structural changes of hippocampus were observed under HE chromogenic microscope. The Agilent mouse miRNA oligonucleotide gene chip was used to detect the miRNA expression profile of mouse hippocampus, screen differential miRNAs and predict their target genes, and conduct GO analysis and signal transduction pathway analysis of target genes. The relative expression levels of the screened miRNAs were verified by qRT-PCR. 【Results】 Compared with the control group, the GLU increased significantly from the 3rd day after drug administration in the model group (P<0.01). Macroscopic observation of control group B mice had normal brain morphology and structure, smooth appearance, clear gyrus, close arrangement of hippocampus cell structure, uniform staining and complete structure; in model group A, the number of hippocampus cells decreased, loose arrangement and deep staining. In the initial screen of miRNA microarray, there were 11 differentially expressed miRNAs between control and model groups, all of which were downregulated miRNAs, including let-7b-5p、miR-130b-3p、miR-181c-5p、miR-181d-5p、miR-3099-3p、miR-3470a、miR-3473a、miR-3473b、miR-500-3p、miR-532-5p、miR-7047-5p(P<0.05). Two miRNAs (miR-3473b, miR-7047-75p) and 5 target genes (MAPK3, MAPK11, MAPK14, CALM3, AKT3). The relative expression of miR-3473b and miR-7047-5p in model group C were lower than that in control group D (t=19.13 and 6.24, P<0.05), and the validation results were consistent with the microarray test results. 【Conclusion】 Compared with the offspring of normal pregnant mice, GDM offspring mice have abnormal development of brain structure and damage of hippocampal nerve cells, and there are a large number of abnormal expression of miRNAs in hippocampal tissue. Differentially expressed miRNAs can be used as research targets for prevention and treatment of GDM offspring neurodevelopmental abnormalities.
2.Tracking observation of fine motor development in children aged 6-8 with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(6):831-834
Objective:
To examine the developmental trajectory of fine motor ability in schoolage children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for two years, so as to provide scientific evidence to promote motor development in ADHD children.
Methods:
From April to June 2019, 31 children aged 6-8 years old were selected from a public elementary school. They were diagnosed with ADHD by two psychiatric professionals according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) criteria. Additionally, 31 typical developmental children, matched for age, sex and IQ with the ADHD group, were recruited as the control group. Fine motor ability was assessed with tasks of hand manual dexterity in Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MACB-2), and a followup assessment was conducted from April to June 2021. The development changes of fine motor ability between two groups of children were compared by using t test and repeated measures analysis of variance.
Results:
Between baseline and followup periods after two years, the total score of hand fine motor in the ADHD group did not show significant improvement (7.4±3.0, 8.0±3.4; t=-1.05, P>0.05), while there was a small effect size improvement in typically developing control group (9.5±2.1, 10.5±2.4; t=-2.12, effect size=0.38, P<0.05). Followup after two years, coin/peg throwing scores with dominant hand improved between ADHD group and control group (7.0±3.3, 9.5±3.2; 8.4±2.8, 11.6±1.6) (t=-3.74, -6.33, P<0.01; effect size=0.67, 1.14), with a smaller improvement in the ADHD group. The score for threading beads/threads decreased in between ADHD group and control group (7.9±2.4, 5.8±3.1; 9.2±1.1, 8.2±1.9) (t=3.89, 2.78, P<0.01; effect size=0.70, 0.50), with a greater decrease in the ADHD group.
Conclusions
The development speed of fine motor ability in children with ADHD aged 6-8 is slow and continues to lag behind normal developmental children. Fine motor development in children with ADHD should be closely monitored, and targeted interventions should be implemented when necessary.
3.Bushenhuoxue Decoction Improves Hippocampal Synaptic Plasticity of Vascular Dementia Rat Model via PI3K-Akt-mTOR Signaling Pathway
Fan YANG ; Ruoxi ZHAO ; Yuanchun CHEN ; Jiaxing JING ; Haiye LIU ; Fei GAO ; Wencan MA ; Wentao YU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(8):2133-2143
Objective To observe the effect of Bushen Huoxue Decoction(BSHX)on PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway and explore its possible mechanism in improving synaptic plasticity in a vascular dementia(VD)rat model.Methods Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham operation group(Sham group),model group(VD group),Bushenhuoxue decoction group(BSHXD group),nimodipine group(NMDP group),with 10 rats in each group.The VD model of rats was established by two-vessel(2-VO)occlusion method.Rats in BSHXD group were given BSHXD at a weight of 10.14 g·kg-1,while rats in the NMDP group were given nimodipine decoction at 11 mg·kg-1.The SHAM group and the VD group were given saline at a weight of 10 mL·kg-1 once a day for 4 weeks.Morris water maze was used to observe the spatial learning and memory ability of rats in each group.Nissl staining was used to observe the damage of Nissl bodies and neurons in CA1 area of hippocampus of rats.The expression of synaptophysin(SYN)and postsynaptic density protein 95(PSD-95)in hippocampal CA1 region was detected by immunohistochemistry.Golgi-Cox staining method was used to observe the number changes of dendritic branches and spines of hippocampal neurons.Transmission electron microscopy(TEM)observed the ultrastructural change of synapses.The protein and mRNA expressions of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K),serine-threonine kinase(AKT)and mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR)in rat hippocampus were detected by Western blot and Reverse transcription quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR).Results Compared with the control group,the learning and memory ability of VD rats decreased.These rats showed abnormal synaptic ultrastructure of hippocampal neurons and neuronal cell damage,and this was accompanied by a decrease in the density of dendrite branches and dendritic spines of neurons.The expression of both SYN and PSD-95 proteins in the hippocampus decreased(P<0.05),and synaptic plasticity was damaged.Both mRNA and protein expression of PI3K,Akt,and mTOR in the hippocampus decreased in the VD rats(P<0.05).Also observed in VD rats was that administration of BHSX mitigated the learning and memory impairment observed in these animals,improved the morphology and synaptic ultrastructure of hippocampal neurons,increased the mRNA and protein expression levels of PI3K,Akt,mTOR,and increased the protein levels of SYN and PSD-95(P<0.05).Conclusion BSHX can alleviate the learning and memory impairment of VD rats and increase the protein expression levels of synapse-related proteins.These effects may be related to the promotion of synaptic plasticity by BSHX through activation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling.
4.Exploration on the Mechanism of Renshen Yimai Prescription in Preventing Vascular Aging Based on Oxidative Stress Pathway
Dandan SHI ; Ziqi NING ; Xiaochen GUO ; Yaoyao ZHANG ; Yuanchun ZHANG ; Haiyan ZHANG ; Meixia LIU ; Jiangang LIU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(7):63-68
Objective To observe the effects of Renshen Yimai Prescription on oxidative stress and vascular aging in ApoE-/-mice;To explore its mechanism of intervention in vascular aging.Methods Forty ApoE-/-mice were divided into model group,Western medicine group(rosuvastatin,2.6 mg/kg),TCM low-and high-dosage group(Renshen Yimai Prescription,4.29,8.58 g/kg),with 10 mice in each group.Another 10 C57BL/6J mice were set as normal group.A vascular aging model was established by ApoE-/-mice fed with a Western diet.Each medication group was given corresponding drugs by gavage for 12 consecutive weeks,the normal group and model group were given equivalent volume of pure water.HE staining and Masson staining were used to observe the morphological changes of aortic tissue,and ox-LDL content in serum was detected by ELISA,the contents of ROS,GSH,GPX and NAD+in serum were detected by colorimetric method,the expressions of SIRT1,p53,p21 and NOX4 protein in aortic tissue were detected by Western blot.Results Compared with the normal group,the model group mice showed significant fat deposition in the aorta,thickening of the intima and media,a significant decrease in elastic fibers,and an increase in collagen fibers;the serum contents of ox-LDL and ROS significantly increased(P<0.01),while the contents of GSH,GPX and NAD+significantly decreased(P<0.01);the expression of SIRT1 protein in the aortic tissue significantly decreased(P<0.05),the expressions of p21 and p53 protein significantly increased(P<0.01,P<0.05).Compared with the model group,a small amount of lipid deposition was observed in the intima of aorta in each medication group,with clearer membrane structures in each layer and reduced collagen fiber;the serum contents of ox-LDL and ROS in each medication group were significantly decreased(P<0.01),while the GSH content significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01),the NAD+content in TCM low-dosage group significantly increased(P<0.05);the expressions of p21 and NOX4 protein in aortic tissue of the TCM high-dosage group significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01).Compared with the Western medicine group,the TCM high-dosage group showed a significant decrease in ROS content(P<0.01)and a significant decrease in p53 protein expression(P<0.05).Compared with the TCM low-dosage group,the TCM high-dosage group showed a significant decrease in p21 protein expression(P<0.01)and a significant increase in NOX4 protein expression(P<0.01).Conclusion Renshen Yimai Prescription may reduce vascular endothelial damage by regulating oxidative stress levels and related protein expression,thereby playing a role in improving vascular aging.
5.Electromyographic Characteristics of Handwriting of School-Age Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Xiaotong ZHU ; Xiaoyu BI ; Feilong ZHU ; Fangyuan YAO ; Shuang LU ; Dapeng MO ; Yiling SONG ; Dongqing KUANG ; Jing LIU ; Xue LI ; Fang WANG ; Ning JI ; Yuanchun REN
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine 2023;42(11):882-888
Objective To observe the electromyography characteristics of children's handwriting with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD),and explore its electrophysiological mechanism,so as to provide an objective basis for developing non-pharmacological treatment for such children.Methods Between September 2021 and April 2022,29 ADHD children were recruited from an ordinary public primary school and the psychiatric clinic of a class-3 grade-A hospital in Beijing.Among them,25 were boys and 4 were girls,with an average age of 8.21±1.78 years.Meanwhile,23 male and 5 fe-male healthy counterparts were selected with the age gap no more than 6 months.The Delsys wireless surface EMG system was used to collect the electromyographic signals of the abductor pollicis breve,the first dorsal interosseous muscle,the flexor radial carpi motor and the extensor finger muscles dur-ing their writing tasks such as tracing trajectories,writing Arabic numerals 0-9,26 small and capital English letters,Chinese characters one to ten and"Yong".The percentage of the averaged electromyog-raphy(AEMG)of a muscle in the sum value of all measured muscles,and the coefficient of differ-ence were selected to evaluate the muscle contribution rate and the consistency of exertion,respective-ly.Moreover,the independent sample t-test was employed to compare the two different groups with the significance set at α=0.05.Results There was a significant difference in the muscle contribution of abductor pollicis breve and first dorsal interosseous muscles when writing Arabic numerals and that of abductor pollicis breve muscles when writing Chinese characters between ADHD children(27.29%,25.58%and 27.53%)and their healthy counterparts(42.87%,19.96%and 37.13%)(P<0.05).Most muscle differentiation coefficients of ADHD children were higher than 100%,with that of the domi-nant hand radial wrist flexor muscle reaching 270%in the trajectory tracing task.Conclusion Accord-ing to the characteristics of EMG signals,school-age ADHD children show an immature writing pat-tern,including poor stability of writing-related muscles,insufficient control of small finger muscle groups,poor control of hand coordination,and insufficient muscle inhibition of non-dominant hand.It is recommended to conduct the electromyoelectric assessment of handwriting movements in ADHD chil-dren,so as to carry out targeted intervention at an early stage.
6.Interpretation and reflection of Traditional Chinese Medicine registration evidence system in Canada
Jie LIN ; Longhui YANG ; Yong TAN ; Dongmei GUO ; Yaqing LIU ; Yuanchun MA ; Zixu WANG ; Jing'an BAI ; Huimin HU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2022;44(3):251-256
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) products could be registered as natural health products (NHPs) in Canada. Its registration process could be mainly divided into simple-application, traditional-application and non-traditional application. By analyzingi the TCM registration evidence system and its safety, effectiveness and quality required by different registration categories in Canada, we found that "simple-application" procesure needs to submit evidence based on the parameters of a component in the monograph. As for "traditional application", TCM products need to be used at least 50 years with, traditional material or Pharmacopoeia can be used as evidence; As for non-traditional application, TCM products need to provide evidence according to the disease risk level, and most of them need to provide scientific experiment evidence. Therefore, from the experience of TCM registration evidence system in Canada, the registration of TCM products should pay attention to improve the its classification method, refining its evidence requirements and data types, promoting the formulation of monograph of TCM, realizing the scientific evaluation and rapid review of classic famous prescriptions, and promoting the inheritance and innovative development of TCM in China.
7.Clinical record analysis of 54 cases with automatic external defibrillator in public of mainland china
Zhi CHEN ; Yuanchun ZHANG ; Xiaojun HE ; Wenzhong ZHANG ; Yu CAO ; Hua ZHANG ; Xiaogang WANG ; Pengda HAN ; Yang LIU ; Kun WANG ; Zhenjun XIANG ; Hong ZHU ; Yuefeng MA
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2020;29(4):608-614
Objective:To analysis the clinical characteristics of The clinical characteristics of using automated external defibrillation in the public place,To explore the feasibility and effectiveness of AED application in public places in China.Methods:From January 2014 to April 5, 2019, 54 cases of on-site emergency medical records of AED use in public places in China were analyzed retrospectively from three aspects: patient and AED user attributes, and AED clinical performance.Results:After field application of AED analysis, 54 patients did not have out of hospital cardiac arrest in 9 patients; cardiac arrest in 45 patients, cerebral resuscitation in 40 patients (88.9%), death in 5 patients (11.1%), one of them died in hospital. The accuracy of AED for defibrillation rhythm recognition and defibrillation recommendations was 100%. The success rate of shock to VF was 97.22%, and that of non pulse VT was 100%. The data shows that AEDs of different brands show clinical effectiveness in the core indicators of work. The operation level of the rescuer determines the critical time of AED shock, which is closely related to the prognosis of the patient ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:AED is reliable and effective in electric shock decision and performance.The overall efficiency of AED application can be improved by strengthening training, shortening the critical time of electric shock, rational configuration and effective management.
8.Distribution and change of the pathogens and multi-drug resistant organisms in intensive care unit during 6 years
Yuanchun HUANG ; Suqin HAN ; Zhuoran CHEN ; Fang JIANG ; Chun LIN ; Jun LIU ; Maozhang FU ; Yongfeng XU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2018;39(7):824-827
Objective To investigate the distribution and changes of pathogens in intensive care unit of our hospital from 2010 to 2015,and provide treatment suggestions for infection.Methods The data of pathogens and multi-drug resistant organisms(MDROs)in ICU from 2010 to 2015 were analyzed retrospectively by WHONET5.6,Microsoft Office Excel2007 and SPSS19.0.Results The numbers of pathogens in ICU were increasing year by year while the top six were Acinetobacter baumanni,Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Klebsiella pneumoniae,Escherichia coli,Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans.The dominant MDROs were multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumanni,multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa,extended spectrum β lactamase producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia,methicillin-resistant coagulase negative Staph-ylococcus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus,etc.There were statistically dramatic significant differences of most MDROs during the six years(P<0.01).Conclusion The pathogens of ICU were mainly bacteria related to the healthcare associated infection,and the multi-drug resistance was obviously in dynamic change as well as most pathogens.As a suggestion,antibiotic agents should be used rationally according to the antimicrobial susceptibility results for treating the MDROs.
9.Effect of icariine combined with embryonic stem cells on apoptosis of kidney epithelial cells in contrast-induced nephropathy rat models
Yipa SAI ; Yuanchun SONG ; Jing LIU ; Haiyan ZHAO
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2017;43(5):953-957
Objective:To investigate the effect of icariin combined with embryonic stem cells on the renal epithelial cells in the contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) rats and its possible mechanism,and to provide experimental evidence for clinical application of icariin.Methods:Fifty SD rats were randomly divided into,control group,model group,icariin group,stem cell group and combination group (n =10).The rat models were established by tail vein injection of INDO,L-NAME and diatrizoate.The serum creatinine (Scr) levels of the rats were detected before and after modeling.The expressions of p38MAPK and caspase-3 mRNA and protein were detected by semi-quantitative RT-PCR and Western blotting method.The apoptotic rate of renal epithelial cells was detected by flow cytometry.Results:The levels of Scr of rats were significantly increased 48 h after combination contrast agent injection,suggesting that the CIN models were successfully set up.Compared with model group,the Scr level of the rats in group was significantly decreased (P<0.05).compared with model group the expression levels of p38MAPK and caspase-3 mRNA and protein in icariin group and stem cell group and in combination group were decreased (P<0.05).The apoptotic rate of renal epithelial cells in combination group was significantly lower than those in icariine and stem cell groups (P<0.05).Conclusion:Icariine combined with embryonic stem cells has a protectice effect on the renal epithelial cells in the CIN rats,and its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of the related factors in the apoptosis pathways.
10.Controlled coronary artery stenosis in conscious myocardial ischemia model
Yuanchun LIU ; Xiaowen SONG ; Hong YANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(27):4068-4074
BACKGROUND:Anesthesia is a protective measure to animals in animal experiments, but the use of the corresponding anesthetic drugs wil have different effects on the experimental results.
OBJECTIVE:To analyze the differences of various indexes and the therapeutic effect ofmyocardial ischemia canine model of coronary stenosis under the condition of consciousness and anesthesia.
METHODS:Twenty Beagle canine myocardial ischemia models were equaly assigned to five groups, and prepared according to the complete orthogonal Latin square arrangement for the experiment. Intervention procedures included the normal observation (normal control for 10 minutes, observation for 30 minues), conscious model (after normal control, coronary artery stenosis for 10 minutes, and observation for 30 minutes), conscious treatment (after normal control, coronary artery stenosis for 10 minutes, 50 μg/kg nitroglycerin sublingualy buccal, and observation for 30 minutes), anesthesia model (animals received anesthesia; after normal control, coronary artery stenosis for 10 minutes, and observation for 30 minutes), anesthesia treatment (animals received anesthesia; after normal control, coronary artery stenosis for 10 minutes, 50 μg/kg nitroglycerin sublingualy buccal, and observation for 30 minutes). Werecorded canine electrocardiogram, blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature level when animals were conscious after coronary artery stenosis, and mean arterial blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, electrocardiogram ST segment changes in conscious and anesthetic states in myocardial ischemia dogs, and observed the therapeutic effect of nitroglycerin on conscious and anesthetic states in myocardial ischemia dogs.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The electrocardiogram, blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature were changed after the coronary artery stenosis in conscious dogs, and the ST segment of electrocardiogram was significantly increased. The blood pressure and heart rate were significantly higher than that in the conscious state (P< 0.05),and the ST segment of electrocardiogram in dogs was significantly increased in conscious and anesthetic states. After the treatment of nitroglycerin, the effect was obvious in the myocardial ischemia model in conscious state. The results showed that the model of myocardial ischemia and the clinical fitting degree were higher, which could reduce the effect of anesthesia on the experimental results.


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