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Objective:To evaluate the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on sleep quality in patients with post-stroke sleep disorder (PSSD).Methods:The clinical randomized controlled trials involving PSSD patients who received rTMS were retrieved from nine medical databases. After excluding duplicated references, screening for independent references and risk evaluation, the remaining references were input into RevMan5.4 software for meta-analysis.Results:Twelve eligible literatures were included in the final analysis. Meta-analysis results revealed that after rTMS intervention, there were significant differences in the following terms between the treatment and control groups (all P < 0.05): Pittsburgh sleep quality index score [MD = -2.60, 95% CI (-3.03, -2.17), P < 0.000 01]; sleep latency [MD = -9.69, 95% CI (- 16.87, - 2.50), P < 0.01], sleep efficiency [MD = 8.90, 95% CI (5.41, 12.39), P < 0.01], number of awakenings [MD = -1.15, 95% CI (- 2.26, - 0.04), P = 0.04], awakening duration [MD = -10.95, 95% CI (- 13.30, -8.61), P < 0.01], and rapid eye movement [MD = 4.54, 95% CI (2.24, 6.85), P < 0.01] in polysomnography; brain-derived neurotrophic factor score [MD = 5.29, 95% CI (2.47, 8.11), P = 0.0002]; clinical curative rate [ OR = 4.46, 95% CI (2.75, 7.23), P < 0.000 01]. Conclusion:rTMS can improve the sleep quality in patients with PSSD, which is worthy of clinical promotion.
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Objective@#The aim of this study is to explore the best administration, timing and efficacy of dexamethasone and Mison in the treatment of different types of sudden deafness. @*Method@#242 cases of sudden deafness first diagnosed in our department were selected. According to the guidelines（2015）, the patients were divided into low frequency descending type （49 cases）, high frequency descending type （66 cases）, flat descending type （71 cases） and total deafness （56 cases）. Different types of patients were randomly divided into tympanic injection group and systemic administration group on the basis of routine treatment. Tympanic injection group was further divided into initial injection group and delayed injection group. Tympanic injection was performed under ear endoscope, once every other day, three times for low frequency descending deafness, and five times for other types of deafness. @*Result@#In comparison of total effective rate, there were significant differences among the three treatments in 49 cases of low frequency descending type, 71 cases of flat descending type and 56 cases of total deafness type （P<0.05）. In 66 cases of high frequency descending type, there was no significant difference among the three treatments （P>0.05）. In the comparison of cure rate, the difference of cure rate among the three treatment methods was also significant in low frequency descending type （P<0.05）. In the other three types of deafness, there was no significant difference among the three treatment methods （P>0.05）. There was no significant difference in the effective rate between men and women （P>0.05） in all patients treated by tympanic injection. There was significant difference in the effective rate of tympanic injection within 7 days of onset and 7 days after onset （P<0.05）. @*Conclusion@#Intratympanic injection of dexamethasone is safe, effective, and easy to use as an initial treatment for low frequency descent, flat, and full deafness, and the sooner the better.
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Objective:To explore the effect and safety of flunarizine combined with carbamazepine in the treatment of migraine.Methods:From January 2018 to December 2018, 88 migraine patients treated in Yuyao People's Hospital were divided into control group ( n=44) and observation group ( n=44) according to different treatment methods.The control group was given flunarizine, and the observation group was treated with flunarizine combined with carbamazepine.The clinical efficacy and the incidence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups through evaluation of the SF-36 scale score before and after treatment and the main cerebral arterial blood flow velocity. Results:The total effective rate in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group (90.91% vs.72.73%, χ 2=5.437, P<0.05), and the incidence of adverse reactions had no statistically significant difference between the two groups (15.91% vs.11.36%, P>0.05). The scores of the SF-36 scale in the observation group after treatment were significantly higher than those in the control group [PF: (86.15±8.24)points vs.(93.78±9.73)points; RP: (67.15±12.96)points vs.(87.93±13.78)points; BP: (59.59±15.75)points vs.(73.25±18.34)points; GH: (58.92±14.83)points vs.(69.12±17.93)points; VT: (64.98±15.45)points vs.(72.48±16.78)points; SF: (78.62±14.91)points vs.(87.26±15.72)points; RE: (60.25±18.45)points vs.(69.12±15.72)points; MH: (74.91±16.45)points vs.(87.12±17.93)points], the cerebral arterial blood flow velocity was significantly lower than the control group [ACA: (57.12±8.94)cm/s vs.(52.73±9.02)cm/s; MCA: (75.82±11.92)cm/s vs.(63.09±11.25)cm/s; PCA: (49.87±10.64)cm/s vs.(45.10±9.25)cm/s; VA: (46.20±4.02)cm/s vs.(44.12±4.03)cm/s; BA: (50.10±6.95)cm/s vs.(46.52±7.21)cm/s] (PF: t=3.969, RP: t=7.287; BP: t=3.748; GH: t=2.908; VT: t=2.181; SF: t=2.645; RE: t=2.427; MH: t=3.329; ACA: t=2.293; MCA: t=5.152; PCA: t=2.244; VA: t=2.424; BA: t=2.371, P<0.05). Conclusion:Flunarizine combined with carbamazepine can significantly improve the treatment effect of migraine, improve the quality of life and cerebral arterial blood flow velocity of patients, and has high safety.
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The aim of this study is to explore the best administration, timing and efficacy of dexamethasone and Mison in the treatment of different types of sudden deafness. 242 cases of sudden deafness first diagnosed in our department were selected. According to the guidelines（2015）, the patients were divided into low frequency descending type （49 cases）, high frequency descending type （66 cases）, flat descending type （71 cases） and total deafness （56 cases）. Different types of patients were randomly divided into tympanic injection group and systemic administration group on the basis of routine treatment. Tympanic injection group was further divided into initial injection group and delayed injection group. Tympanic injection was performed under ear endoscope, once every other day, three times for low frequency descending deafness, and five times for other types of deafness. In comparison of total effective rate, there were significant differences among the three treatments in 49 cases of low frequency descending type, 71 cases of flat descending type and 56 cases of total deafness type （0.05）. In the comparison of cure rate, the difference of cure rate among the three treatment methods was also significant in low frequency descending type （0.05）. There was no significant difference in the effective rate between men and women （>0.05） in all patients treated by tympanic injection. There was significant difference in the effective rate of tympanic injection within 7 days of onset and 7 days after onset （<0.05）. Intratympanic injection of dexamethasone is safe, effective, and easy to use as an initial treatment for low frequency descent, flat, and full deafness, and the sooner the better.
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Objective@#Integrate the evaluation indexes of clinical competence of master of nursing specialist.@*Methods@#Search the Cochrane Library, Joana Briggs Institute Library, Embase, Web of Science, PubMed, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang database, from the establishment of the database to December 10th,2018, and to collect researches about master of nursing specialist clinical competence evaluation index and then analyzed by content analysis method and thematic analysis.@*Results@#A total of 9 articles were included, 26 items and 9 categories including comprehensive practical ability, professional development ability, teaching guidance ability, clinical scientific research ability, organization and management ability, professional accomplishment, professional values, professional knowledge level, relevant knowledge level were selected. 3 dimensions including skill structure, attitude structure and knowledge structure.@*Conclusion@#Evaluating the clinical competence of master of nursing specialist we should not only consider their comprehensive practical ability, but pay attention to their professional development, teaching and scientific research, organization and management, professional accomplishment, knowledge and professional values assessment.
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Objective@#To investigate the effect of upper limb rehabilitation robot assisted training on the event-related potential P300, upper limb function and quality of life in stroke patients.@*Methods@#A total of 90 stroke patients admitted to Yuyao People's Hospital from May 2017 to January 2018 were randomly divided into control group(45 cases) and observation group(45 cases) according to the digital table.The control group received conventional rehabilitation exercise, and the observation group was supplemented by Motorika ReoGo upper limb rehabilitation robot on the basis of the control group.The P300 latency, P300 amplitude, upper limb function and quality of life of the two groups were compared before and after treatment.@*Results@#Before training, the latency of P300, amplitude of P300, upper limb function and quality of life score had no statistically significant differences between the two groups(all P>0.05). After training, the latency of P300, amplitude of P300 in the control group were (389.54±28.19)ms, (2.79±0.23)μV, respectively, which in the observation group were (356.25±24.54)ms, (3.06±0.19)μV, respectively.The latency of P300 in both two groups was significantly shorter than those before training(t=4.490, 12.342, all P<0.05), and the amplitude of P300 were significantly higher than those before training(t=-3.476, -10.061, all P<0.05), which of the observation group were significantly better than those of the control group(t=-5.975, 6.071, all P<0.05). After training, the Fugl-Meyer scale(FMA) and Barthel scale(MBI) scores of the control group were (35.62±9.72)points, (81.35±10.96)points, respectively, which of the observation group were (44.65±11.23)points, (89.63±11.59)points, respectively.The FMA and MBI scores in the two groups were significantly higher than those before training(t=-5.107, -8.595, -9.039, -11.417, all P<0.05), which of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group(t=4.078, 3.482, all P<0.05).@*Conclusion@#Motorika ReoGo assisted upper limb rehabilitation robot can significantly improve P300 latency, amplitude, upper limb function and quality of life in stroke patients.
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Objective To investigate the effect of upper limb rehabilitation robot assisted training on the event-related potential P300, upper limb function and quality of life in stroke patients. Methods A total of 90 stroke patients admitted to Yuyao People＇s Hospital from May 2017 to January 2018 were randomly divided into control group(45 cases) and observation group(45 cases) according to the digital table.The control group received conventional rehabilitation exercise, and the observation group was supplemented by Motorika ReoGo upper limb rehabilitation robot on the basis of the control group. The P300 latency, P300 amplitude, upper limb function and quality of life of the two groups were compared before and after treatment.Results Before training,the latency of P300,amplitude of P300, upper limb function and quality of life score had no statistically significant differences between the two groups(all P>0.05).After training,the latency of P300,amplitude of P300 in the control group were (389.54 ± 28.19)ms,(2.79 ± 0.23) μV,respectively,which in the observation group were (356.25 ± 24.54)ms, (3.06 ± 0.19) μV,respectively.The latency of P300 in both two groups was significantly shorter than those before training(t=4.490,12.342,all P <0.05),and the amplitude of P300 were significantly higher than those before training(t= -3.476,-10.061,all P<0.05),which of the observation group were significantly better than those of the control group(t= -5.975,6.071,all P<0.05).After training,the Fugl-Meyer scale(FMA) and Barthel scale (MBI) scores of the control group were (35.62 ± 9.72) points,(81.35 ± 10.96) points,respectively,which of the observation group were (44.65 ± 11.23) points,(89.63 ± 11.59) points,respectively.The FMA and MBI scores in the two groups were significantly higher than those before training(t= -5.107,-8.595,-9.039,-11.417,all P<0.05),which of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group(t=4.078,3.482, all P<0.05).Conclusion Motorika ReoGo assisted upper limb rehabilitation robot can significantly improve P300 latency,amplitude,upper limb function and quality of life in stroke patients.
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Objective Integrate the evaluation indexes of clinical competence of master of nursing specialist. Methods Search the Cochrane Library, Joana Briggs Institute Library, Embase, Web of Science, PubMed, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang database, from the establishment of the database to December 10th,2018, and to collect researches about master of nursing specialist clinical competence evaluation index and then analyzed by content analysis method and thematic analysis. Results A total of 9 articles were included, 26 items and 9 categories including comprehensive practical ability, professional development ability, teaching guidance ability, clinical scientific research ability, organization and management ability, professional accomplishment, professional values, professional knowledge level, relevant knowledge level were selected. 3 dimensions including skill structure, attitude structure and knowledge structure. Conclusion Evaluating the clinical competence of master of nursing specialist we should not only consider their comprehensive practical ability, but pay attention to their professional development, teaching and scientific research, organization and management, professional accomplishment, knowledge and professional values assessment.
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OBJECTIVE@#To study the effect of ursolic acid on cardiomyopathy in mice with diabetes induced by high-fat diet combined with low dose streptozotocin, and to explore its possible mechanism.@*METHODS@#Thirty male ICR mice were randomly divided into control group (=10) and moulding group (=20), the mice in the two groups were fed with regular diet and high-fat diet respectively for 6 weeks, and then the mice in the moulding group were injected with streptozotocin (30 mg/kg) for 5 successive days to induce diabetes mellitus (DM). Fasting blood glucose (FBG) was measured after 9 days. Mice with FBG over 11.1 mmol/L were regarded as DM. Twenty DM mice were randomly divided into model group and ursolic acid group (=10). Mice in each group were continuously administrated ursolic acid (100 mg/kg) or corresponding solvent intragastrically for 8 weeks. After that, FBG was measured, body weight (BW), heart weight and left ventricular weight were weighed in order to calculate the heart mass index (HMI) and left ventricular mass index (LVMI). Levels of creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in serum and the level of superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA) in myocardial tissue were detected. HE staining was used to observe pathological changes of myocardial tissue. Immunohistochemistry was employed to determine the expression of NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) and interleukin 1β (IL-1β).@*RESULTS@#Compared with the control group, HMI, LVMI were apparently enlarged, levels of FBG, CK, LDH in serum and MDA in myocardial tissue were extremely increased, while the activity of SOD in myocardial tissue were extraordinary decreased in diabetic group. HE staining of myocardium showed that arrangement disorder of myocardial fibers, edema and hypertrophy in myocardial cell, as well as inflammatory cell infiltration in model group. Immunohistochemistry showed that the expression of NLRP3 and IL-1β in myocardial tissue increased obviously in model group, the above changes inursolic acid group were significantly ameliorated.@*CONCLUSIONS@#Ursolic acid has a obvious protective effect on myocardial injury in mice with diabetes induced by high-fat diet combined with low dose streptozotocin, and its mechanism may be associated with inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation, reducing IL-1β generation and alleviating myocardial inflammatory injury.
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Animals , Male , Mice , Cardiomyopathies , Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental , Mice, Inbred ICR , Mice, Inbred NOD , Myocardium , NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein , Triterpenes , PharmacologyABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the sub-cellular distribution correlation between activated LIMK1 (pLIMK1Thr508) and Aurora-A in mouse oocyte meiosis,and changes in Aurora-A location and spindle structure in condition of LIMK1 inhibition.Methods Immunofluorescence staining was employed to detect the sub-cellular localization of pLIMK1Thr508and its spatial-temporal correlation with spindle organizing regulator Aurora-A in mouse oocyte meiosis; BMS-3, the specific inhibitor to LIMK1 activity, was applied to analyze the effects of LIMK1 inhibition on Aurora-A distribution and spindle formation. Results At meiotic prophase,pLIMK1Thr508was weakly detected and concentrated in the germinal vesicle(GV) in oocytes,with no signal of Aurora-A across the cytoplasm and nuclear area;as meiotic assumption approaching,pLIMK1Thr508left nuclear,aggregating as a single dense dote in the vicinity of nuclear, and being co-localized with the emerging Aurora-A; After germinal vesicle broke down (GVBD), pLIMK1Thr508and Aurora-A remained overlapped and concentrated as multi foci around the condensed chromosomes;at metaphase Ⅰ(MⅠ) and metaphase Ⅱ(MⅡ), pLIMK1Thr508was co-localized with Aurora-A on spindle poles;During anaphase Ⅰ(AⅠ) to telophase Ⅰ(Tel Ⅰ) progression, pLIMK1Thr508was detached from spindle poles and mainly concentrated on the cleavage furrow,while Aurora-A loosely congressed on spindle. In ad-dition, LIMK1 inhibition with BMS- 3 destroyed Aurora-A polar location and spindle formation. Conclusions pLIMK1Thr508is a microtubule organizing center (MTOC)-associated protein, may participate in spindle assembly and maintenance through regulating Aurora-A in mouse oocytes during meiotic progression.
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Objective To observe the protein expression , subcelluar localization of activated Pak 1 and its relation-ship with chromosome separation during meiosis in mouse oocytes .Methods Western blot was applied to analyze the expression of activated Pak1 (phosphorylated Pak1 at Ser204, pPak1Ser204 ) at different stages of meiotic progres-sion in semi-quantitative manner;immunofluorescent staining was employed to detect the sub-cellular localization of pPak1Ser204 and its spatial-temporal correlation with spindle and microtubule organizing centers (MTOC) during oo-cyte meiosis.Results pPak1Ser204 expression was found upon germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD) in mouse oo-cytes which increased along with the meiotic progression , reaching peak level at metaphase Ⅰ( MⅠ) , which re-mained up to meiosis Ⅱ(MⅡ).From pro-metaphase Ⅰ(pro-MⅠ) to MⅠand at MⅡstage, pPak1Ser204was co-localized with MTOC key components , pericentrin and γ-tubulin on spindle poles, pPak1Ser204 was also distributed on chromosomes;During anaphase Ⅰ(AⅠ) to telophase Ⅰ(TelⅠ) progression, pPak1Ser204 was detached from chromosomes and MTOC, and mainly concentrated on the cleavage furrow.Conclusions pPak1Ser204 is expressed upon meiotic resumption in oocytes .It is a MTOC-associated protein which may regulate chromosome separation through participating the formation and maintenance of spindle apparatus .
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A ZnO nanofibers carrier on the Pt electrode via electrospinning technology was prepared and then the Keggin phosphotungstic acid was deposited on the ZnO/Pt electrode using electrodeposition technology. The scanning electron microscopy showed that the zinc oxide fibers presented net structure and the diameter of its fiber was about 300 nanometers. The fourier transform infrared spectroscopy confirmed that the phosphotungstic acid adhered to the fiber surface. The electrochemical property of the modified electrode showed that it exhibited rapid response, excellent sensitivity and good stability, achieving rapid and accurate determination. The electrode responded linearly to ascorbic acid ( AA) in a concentration range from 8. 8 × 10-7 to 3. 3 × 10-4 mol/L with a low detection limit of 2. 5 × 10-7 mol/L. The method is promising for the development of AA detecting instrument.
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OBJECTIVE: Cisplatin is a widely used chemotherapeutic agent in the treatment of cancers in clinic; but it often induces adverse effects on ovarian functions such as reduced fertility and premature menopause. Mesna could attenuate the cisplatin-induced ovarian damages; however, the underlying mechanism is still unknown. This study aimed to figure out the underlying mechanism of the protection of mesna for ovaries against cisplatin therapy in cancers. METHODS: We performed female adult Sprague-Dawley rats into normal saline control (NS), low-dose cisplatin (CL), high-dose cisplatin (CH), CL plus mesna (CL+M), and CH plus mesna (CH+M) groups and detected anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH)-positive follicle, oxidative stress status and anti-oxidative capability in ovaries. RESULTS: AMH-positive follicles were significantly decreased after cisplatin administration, which was significantly reversed when mesna was co-administered with cisplatin. The end product of lipid peroxidation, malondialdehyde (MDA), was significantly increased, but the anti-oxidative enzymatic activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione (GSH) were significantly decreased in cisplatin groups when compared with NS group. In contrast, after co-administration of cisplatin with mesna, MDA was significantly decreased whereas the activity of SOD and the concentration of GSH were increased. Moreover, mesna did not decrease the anti-tumor property of cisplatin in HePG2 cell lines. CONCLUSION: Cisplatin damages the granulosa cells by oxidative stress to deplete the ovarian reserve and mesna could protect ovarian reserve through anti-oxidation. These results might highlight the mechanism of the protection of mesna for ovarian reserve and open an avenue for the application of mesna as a protective additive in cisplatin chemotherapy in clinical practise.
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Adult , Animals , Female , Humans , Rats , Anti-Mullerian Hormone , Cisplatin , Fertility , Glutathione , Granulosa Cells , Hep G2 Cells , Lipid Peroxidation , Malondialdehyde , Menopause, Premature , Mesna , Ovary , Oxidative Stress , Rats, Sprague-Dawley , Superoxide DismutaseABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effect of Colquhounia root tablet on IL-2 and IFN-γ mRNA expression in experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE) of rats.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The allergic encephalomyelitis model was established in Wistar rats by immunization with myelin basic protein of spinal cord of guinea pig and complete Freund's adjuvant. The rats in treatment group received Colquhounia root tablet (300 mg*kg(-1), BID). The symptom of EAE was observed; pathological feature and myelin of brain and spinal cord were detected with HE stain and Loyez's stain, respectively. The expressions of IL-2 and IFN-γ mRNA were assayed by RT-PCR.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>No EAE symptoms were developed in treatment group, the expressions of IL-2 and IFN-γ mRNA were 0.345 ± 0.032 and 0.353 ± 0.023, which were significantly lower than those of model group (P<0.01). The histopathologic examinations revealed that less inflammation cells around vessels and demyelination in white matter of brain and spinal cords were observed in treatment group than in model group.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Colquhounia root tablets are effective in treatment of EAE of rats, which may be associated with inhibition of the expression of IL-2 and IFN-γ mRNA.</p>
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Animals , Female , Male , Rats , Brain , Metabolism , Disease Models, Animal , Drugs, Chinese Herbal , Pharmacology , Therapeutic Uses , Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, Experimental , Drug Therapy , Metabolism , Guinea Pigs , Interferon-gamma , Metabolism , Interleukin-2 , Metabolism , Rats, Wistar , TripterygiumABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the effect of L-selectin in experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE) of Wistar rats.Methods The rats were randomly divided into four groups;the normal group,the CFA group, the LMS group and the model group;The animal models were established in rats by immunization with myelin basic protein of spinal cord of guinea pig and complete Freund's adjuvant(CFA).The symptom of EAE was observed; pathological feature and myelin of brain and spinal were detected with HE stain and Loyez's stain respectively.The number of positive vessels of L-selectin expression was detected by immunohistochemistry.Results 100% experimental Wistar rats treated with MBP and levamisole developed EAE,but none of the other groups.The number of positive vessels of L-selectin expression was (31.86 ± 1.39) in model group, obviously higher than that of in the normal group (1.38 ±0.18) ,the CFA group( 1.50 ±0.27) and the LMS group(7.25 ±0.59) (all P <0.05) ;The inflammation cells were found around vessels and demyelination were seen in white matter of brain and spinal cords.Conclusion The expression of L-selectin should play an important role in EAE.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the effects of glucose concentration fluctuation on function of cultured bovine arterial endothelial cells and underlying mechanism.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The thoracic aorta of newborn calf was used for primary endothelial cells culture. Cells were divided into 3 groups and cultured for 48 h: control group (C, 5.5 mmol/L), constant high glucose group (HG, 30 mmol/L) and glucose fluctuation (GF, three circles of 2 h 30 mmol/L followed by 3 h 5.5 mmol/L, 30 mmol/L overnight, repeat the whole procedure on the following day) groups. The membranes fluidity of endothelial cells was detected by fluorescence polarization method. The contents of sorbierite, aldose reductase (AR), sorbitol dehydrogenase (SDH) and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) were measured. RAGE, eNOS and ET-1 mRNA expressions were detected by semi-quantitative RT-PCR.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The membranes fluidity of endothelial cells in HG or GF group were significantly decreased compared with the control group (all P < 0.01) and significantly lower in GF group than those in HG group (all P < 0.01). Sorbierite, AR and AGEs concentrations were significantly higher in HG and GF groups than those in control group (all P < 0.01) and AR and AGEs concentrations were significantly higher in GF group than that in HG group (all P < 0.01). SDH of endothelial cells in HG or GF group were decreased compared with the control group and lower in GF group than in HG group (all P < 0.05). In addition, the mRNA levels of RAGE, eNOS and ET-1 were significantly upregulated compared with the control group (all P < 0.01).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Glucose concentration fluctuation can result in more severe bovine arterial endothelial cells dysfunction than high glucose via activating polyols metabolic pathways, upregulating the expression of AGEs, eNOS and ET-1. Therefore, glucose concentration fluctuation might play a crucial role on macrovascular complications of diabetes.</p>
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Animals , Cattle , Aldehyde Reductase , Aorta, Thoracic , Cell Biology , Cells, Cultured , Endothelial Cells , Metabolism , Pathology , Endothelin-1 , Endothelium, Vascular , Cell Biology , Metabolism , Glucose , Metabolism , Glycation End Products, Advanced , L-Iditol 2-Dehydrogenase , Membrane Fluidity , Nitric Oxide Synthase Type IIIABSTRACT
@#Objective To observe the effect of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on magnetic resonance spectroscopy of vascular dementia (VD) rats.Methods After the VD model was reproduced, the 12 rats were randomly divided into the therapy group and dementia group with 6 animals in each group. Another 6 rats were selected as sham operation group. The VD rats in therapy group were treated with bFGF by hypodermic injection. After 5 weeks, abilities of learning and memory of three groups' rats were tested by Morris water maze. The changes of magnetic resonance spectroscopy and N-acetyl aspartate (NAA), NAA/（Cr＋Cho） in lobus temporalis of VD rats were also observed.Results Abilities of learning and memory of rats significantly improved in the therapy group than that in the dementia group (P<0.01). The values of NAA, NAA/（Cr＋Cho） in lobus temporalis of VD rats significantly increased in the therapy group than that in the dementia group (P<0.01).Conclusion bFGF by hypodermic injection can obviously elevate abilities of learning and memory and the values of NAA, NAA/（Cr＋Cho） in lobus temporalis of VD rats.
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@#Objective To observe the effect of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on magnetic resonance spectroscopy of vascular dementia (VD) rats.Methods After the VD model was reproduced, the 12 rats were randomly divided into the therapy group and dementia group with 6 animals in each group. Another 6 rats were selected as sham operation group. The VD rats in therapy group were treated with bFGF by hypodermic injection. After 5 weeks, abilities of learning and memory of three groups' rats were tested by Morris water maze. The changes of magnetic resonance spectroscopy and N-acetyl aspartate (NAA), NAA/（Cr＋Cho） in lobus temporalis of VD rats were also observed.Results Abilities of learning and memory of rats significantly improved in the therapy group than that in the dementia group (P<0.01). The values of NAA, NAA/（Cr＋Cho） in lobus temporalis of VD rats significantly increased in the therapy group than that in the dementia group (P<0.01).Conclusion bFGF by hypodermic injection can obviously elevate abilities of learning and memory and the values of NAA, NAA/（Cr＋Cho） in lobus temporalis of VD rats.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effect of nebulized total ginkgo flavone glycosides (TFG) on Th1/Th2 imbalance in mice with athma.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Forty-eight BALB/C mice were randomly divided into four groups: group A (control group, n=12); group B (asthmatic model group, n=12); group C (TFG nebulized treated group, n=12); group D (dexamethasone intraperitoneal treated group, n=12). The asthmatic model was established by sensitivity and local activation with Ovalbumin(OVA) and aluminum hydroxide Al(OH)3. TFG (50 g x L(-1), per aerosol per six mice, 30 minutes) was nebulized 20 days after modeling, while dexamethasone (1 g x L(-1)) was intraperitoneal once daily for 10 days. Perfusate of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF) was collected on day 32. The level of IL-4, IFN-gamma in BALF, and the level of total IgE in serum was determined. The airway inflammation pathology change and the expression of GATA-3 protein in lungs was detected by immunohistochemical staining.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>Compared with model group, the decreased content of IL-4(49.30 +/- 7.95) ng x L(-1) and increased level of IFN-gamma (49.08 x 5.46) ng x L(-1). were found in BALF, and the level of total IgE (9.47 +/- 1.52) microg x L(-1) in serum also decreased in TFG treated group. In model group, smooth muscle hypertrophing, mucous hyperemia, mucous layer thickening, and inflammatory cell in filtration were observed. Phlegmasia was appeared in the bronchi, which was filled with lots of mucus. In contrast, the inflammatory reaction in TFG and Dexamethasone treated group was less obvious. Expression of GATA-3 was markly increased in model group with decreased expression in TFG treated group.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Nebulized TFG showed a therapeutic effect for asthmatic mice, the mechanism may be explained by blockingnnnn GATA-3 expression and regulating the disorder Th1/Th2 imbalance.</p>
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Animals , Female , Male , Mice , Aluminum Hydroxide , Pharmacology , Asthma , Drug Therapy , Metabolism , Pathology , Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid , Chemistry , Dexamethasone , Therapeutic Uses , Drugs, Chinese Herbal , Chemistry , Therapeutic Uses , Flavones , Flavonoids , Chemistry , GATA3 Transcription Factor , Metabolism , Ginkgo biloba , Chemistry , Glycosides , Chemistry , Therapeutic Uses , Immunoglobulin E , Blood , Interferon-gamma , Metabolism , Interleukin-4 , Metabolism , Lung , Metabolism , Mice, Inbred BALB C , Ovalbumin , Pharmacology , Random Allocation , Th1 Cells , Metabolism , Th2 Cells , MetabolismABSTRACT
This study was to investigate the effect of total flavonoid in leaves of Ginkgo biloba (total flavonoid in leaves of Ginkgo biloba, FG) on the apoptosis of eosinophils (EOS) in broncho alveloar lavage fluid (BALF) of asthma mice. Mouse asthma model was established by ovalbumin (OVA) challenge methods. After atomizing therapy for two weeks, differential count in BALF, morphological change and proportion of apoptosis were detected by AO/EB stain and Annexin V-FITC/PI. The number of total leucocytes and eosinophils in BALF decreased obviously after FG treatment. Compared with model group, the number and proportion of EOS apoptosis increased significantly after FG treatment. The results indicated that one of the anti-inflammation mechanisms of FG might be promoting apoptosis of eosinophils.