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International Eye Science ; (12): 1727-1730, 2022.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-942850

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AIM: To analyze the effects of dual viscoelastic agents DisCoVisc and sodium hyaluronate on corneal endothelium of patients after phacoemulsification and foldable intraocular lens(IOL)implantation.METHODS: A total of 247 patients(285 eyes)with cataract treated in Jingmen Aier Eye Hospital between June 2017 and December 2019 were selected, and they were divided into DisCoVisc group(123 cases, 141 eyes)and sodium hyaluronate group(124 cases, 144 eyes)by random number table method. Both groups were treated with phacoemulsification and foldable IOL implantation. DisCoVisc and 1.7% sodium hyaluronate were used as viscoelastic agents in DisCoVisc group and sodium hyaluronate group, respectively. The two groups were compared in terms of intraoperative ultrasound time(UST), cumulative dissipated energy(CDE), time for aspiration of viscoelastic agents after IOL implantation, corneal edema at 1d, 1wk, 1 and 3mo after operation, corneal endothelial cell density(ECD)and ECD loss rates before operation and at 3mo after operation, coefficient variation of corneal endothelial cell size(CV), percentage of corneal hexagonal endothelial cells(6A), intraocular pressure, the proportions of patients with uncorrected visual acuity ≥0.5 and central corneal thickness(CCT)values before and after operation at 1d, 1wk and 1mo.RESULTS:There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in UST, CDE, aspiration time of viscoelastic agents(P >0.05)or corneal edema both rate on day 1 after operation(P>0.05). Corneal edema disappeared at 1 wk after operation. The ECD loss rate in DisCoVisc group was significantly lower than that in sodium hyaluronate group at 3mo after operation(P<0.05). Intraocular pressure, the proportion of patients with uncorrected visual acuity ≥0.5 and CCT values showed no statistically significant differences between the two groups before and after operation at 1d, 1wk and 1mo(P >0.05).CONCLUSION: DisCoVisc, as the viscoelastic agent in phacoemulsification and foldable IOL implantation for patients with Emery-Little grade Ⅱ-Ⅲ lens nucleus hardness, can better protect the patients' corneal endothelium.

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Journal of Clinical Neurology ; : 499-506, 2022.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-937831

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Background@#and Purpose Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is thought to be a rare but probably underestimated presentation of cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL). We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis with the aim of comprehensively revealing the occurrence of ICH in patients with CADASIL. @*Methods@#English-language studies published up to September 30, 2021 were searched for in the MEDLINE (PubMed), Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases. The design, patient characteristics, occurrence rate of ICH, and associated risk factors were retrieved for each identified relevant study. @*Results@#We enrolled 13 studies in the final meta-analysis, which included 1,310 patients with CADASIL. The probability of ICH occurrence in patients with CADASIL was 10.1% (95% confidence interval [CI]=5.6%–18.0%, I2 =85.1%). When stratified by geographic region, the occurrence rate of ICH was much higher in Asians (17.7%; 95% CI=11.0%–28.5%, I2 =76.3%) than in Europeans (2.0%; 95% CI=0.4%–10.8%, I2 =82.8%). A higher burden of cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) and a history of hypertension were the most commonly recorded risk factors for ICH, which were available for three and two of the included studies, respectively. @*Conclusions@#Our study suggests that ICH is an important clinical manifestation of CADASIL, especially in Asians. A higher burden of CMBs and the existence of hypertension were found to be associated with a higher probability of ICH occurrence in patients with CADASIL.

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Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army ; (12): 486-491, 2020.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-849706

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Objective To analyze the clinical and CT imaging features of some patients diagnosed having corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with delayed diagnosis and treatment in Wuhan, Hubei Province for providing a reference for diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Methods A total of 55 patients diagnosed as having COVID-19 by RT-PCT or CT admitted to Wuhan Taikang Tongji COVID-19 Specialized Hospital from 2020-02-15 to 2020-02-25 were retrospectively analyzed. Case data were collected on the first-day history, and the chest CT, blood routine and C-response protein measurements. The clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations and CT imaging features of the patients were analyzed. Results The first symptoms included fever in 33 cases (60.0%), cough in 30(54.6%) expectoration in 7(12.7%), dyspnea in 9(16.4%), chest distress in 15(27.3%), headache in 4(7.3%), fatigue in 33(60.0%), muscle soreness in 10(18.2%) and diarrhea in 7(12.7%). Most of the patients had normal white blood cell, lymphocyte and C-reactive protein levels. The imaging manifestations of CT lesions can be roughly divided into three categories: stripe shadow and consolidation as main clinical manifestations (26 cases, 47.3%), stripe shadow and consolidation mixed with ground glass opacity (10 cases, 18.2%) and patchy ground glass opacity (19 cases, 34.5%). Patients with more than two lobes involved were older, while other clinical and laboratory indexes were not closely related to imaging findings. Conclusions Most of the COVID-19 patients with delayed diagnosis and treatment may improve their clinical symptoms at the time of hospitalization with normal white blood cell, lymphocyte and C-reactive protein levels. Stripe shadow, consolidation, and patchy ground glass opacity are the major CT imaging findings. The patients with extensive lesions are older than these with localized CT imaging findings.

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International Eye Science ; (12): 539-543, 2018.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-695241

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·AIM: To explore the change of postoperative macular structure in primary angle closure disease (PACD) complicated with cataract. ·METHODS: The clinical data of 200 cases of PACD patients complicated with cataract treated in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively. The patients were divided into the Group A (n = 60, 60 eyes, treated with trabeculectomy),the Group B(n=72,72 eyes,given the phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation) and the Group C (n=68, 68 eyes, given the trabeculectomy and phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation). The vision changes before and after treatment and the changes of intraocular pressure and macular thickness (foveal area, near central area, foveal surrounding area) before operation and at 1wk, 1 and 3mo after operation were compared and observed, and the incidence of complications was compared between the two groups. ·RESULTS: There were significant differences in the improvement rate and reduction rate of visual acuity among three groups at 3mo after operation (P<0.01), and the vision improvement rate in Group C was highest,while that in the Group A was the lowest. The intraocular pressure (IOP) of the three groups at 1wk,1 and 3mo after operation was significantly lower than that before operation (P<0.05), and the IOP in the Group B was significant higher than that in the Group A and the Group C at 1wk, 1mo after operation (P<0. 05), and there were significant differences in the thickness of foveal area and near central area among three groups before and after operation (P<0.05). And the macular thickness ( foveal area, near central area, foveal surrounding area) in the Group A and C at 1wk, 1 and 3mo after operation was significantly thicker than that before operation(P<0.05),and the macular thickness of foveal area in the Group B was significantly thicker at 1wk and 1mo after operation than that before operation (P<0.05). And the comparison between groups showed that the macular thickness (foveal area, near central area) in the Group C at 1wk,1 and 3mo after operation was significantly less compared with that in the Group A and the Group B (P< 0. 05). There were significant differences in the incidence rate of complications among three groups (P<0.01), and the incidence rate in the Group A was significantly higher than that in the Group B and the Group C (P<0.05). · CONCLUSION: Phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation can relieve angle closure caused by pupillary block and lens factors, and can significantly improve the vision and reduce intraocular pressure of PACD patients with cataract,and it has small effects on postoperative macular edema with few complications.

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Chinese Journal of Nephrology ; (12): 845-850, 2018.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-711170

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Objectives To evaluate the role of PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9) on the lipid accumulation and kidney injury of C57BL/6 mice. Methods The 24 h urine of 12 weeks old wide type C57BL/6 mice and PCSK9 knockout (KO) mice were collected through a metabolic cage, followed by perfusion and sacrifice. Urinary microalbumin?to?creatinine ratio (UACr), total cholesterol and triglyceride in kidney tissues were measured by ELISA. BODIPY 493/503 staining and standard transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of kidney tissues was performed for evaluating lipid accumulation and podocyte foot effacement in the kidney. Kidney tissues were also evaluated by PAS stain and TUNNEL stain. PCSK9, podocin and nephrin were quantified through real?time PCR, and the Bcl?2, Bax and cleaved caspase 3 were evaluated by Western blotting. Results Total cholesterol and triglyceride contents were higher in the kidneys of PCSK9 KO mice than controls (P<0.05). The level of lipid accumulation in glomeruli and tubules through BODIPY 493/503 stain, and the amount of lipid drop in TEM were more serious in PCSK9 KO mice. UACr and podocyte foot process effacement were increased, and the transcription of podocin and nephrin were decreased in the kidneys of PCSK9 KO mice (all P<0.05). The expression of Bcl?2 was decreased, and Bax and cleavedcaspase 3 were increased in the kidney samples of PCSK9 KO mice. Conclusion PCSK9 might be reversely involved in lipid homeostasis and accumulation, resulting in injury and apoptosis in the kidneys of C57BL/6 mice.

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Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ; (53): 4995-5000, 2017.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-668014

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BACKGROUND: Senile unstable intertrochanteric fractures are usually treated with intramedullary nail fixation, but for stable intertrochanteric fractures, extramedullary fixation and intramedullary nail both can obtain satisfactory curative efficacy. Therefore, surgical options are still a controversy.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of percutaneous compression plate (PCCP) versus proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) on the postoperative functional recovery of the elderly with stable intertrochanteric fractures and to observe the rotational stability and nail slipping.METHODS: Totally 86 elderly patients with stable intertrochanteric fracture were randomly divided into two groups, and then underwent PCCP or PFNA. The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative hemoglobin level, the time of weigh bearing, and fracture healing time were recorded; Harris hip scores at postoperative 4 weeks were detected to assess the functional recovery; the rotation rate of femoral head and incidence of nail slipping at 4 weeks postoperatively,as well as the complications within 6 months postoperatively were analyzed statistically.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The intraoperative and postoperative declined levels of hemoglobin in the PFNA group were significantly higher than those in the PCCP group (P < 0.05). (2) There was no significant difference for in the Harris hip scores between two groups at postoperative 4 weeks (P > 0.05). The weight bearing time and fracture healing time in the PFNA group were significantly shorter than those in the PCCP group (P < 0.05). (3) The rotation rate of femoral head and nail slipping in the PFNA group were significantly lower than those in the PCCP group (P < 0.05). (4) The incidence of complications within 6 months postoperatively did not differ significantly between two groups (P > 0.05).(5) These results suggest that there is no significant difference in the postoperative function recovery and complications between PCCP and PFNA in the treatment of senile femoral intertrochanteric fracture fixation. However, PFNA possesses advantages in the rotation rate of femoral head and nail slipping.

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International Eye Science ; (12): 1891-1893, 2017.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-640913

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AIM: To observe the clinical effect of combined cataract and primary open-angle glaucoma underwent phacoemulsification and glaucoma drainage device implantation. ·METHODS: We selected in our hospital from January 2014 to February 2016, 42 cases (42 eyes) with primary open-angle glaucoma with cataract. According to random number table method, all of the patients were randomly divided into two groups, control group and study group. In control group, 21 patients ( 21 eyes ) underwent trabecular resection combined phacoemulsification;in study group patients, 21 patients ( 21 eyes ) , underwent EX-PRESS glaucoma drainage device combined phacoemulsification. Compared parameters included postoperative complications and filtering bleb, visual acuity, intraocular pressure ( IOP ) and other clinical indicators between two groups. ·RESULTS: Preoperative IOP of two groups was no significantly different (P>0. 05). Postoperative IOP at each time point was significantly lower than before treatment (P 0. 05). At 12wk after treatment, surgical success rate of study group was 95%, significantly higher than that of control group 71% (P0. 05). At 12wk after treatment, 21 patients in study group were shown as functional filtering bleb, while in the control group 18 cases was functional filtering bleb. ·CONCLUSION:Using EX-PRESS glaucoma drainage device combined with phacoemulsification in treating cataract with primary open-angle glaucoma is reliable, the curative effect is better than that by trabeculectomy combined with phacoemulsification treatment.

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China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica ; (24): 1685-1692, 2017.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-350127

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The qualitative analysis method of ultra performance liquid chromatography tandem quadrupole time of flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS) was established for the chemical constituents in Sanhuang tablets. Waters ACQUITY BEH C₁₈ (2.1 mm×100 mm, 1.7 μm) column was used with 0.1% formic acid solution (A)-0.1% formic acid acetonitrile (B) as the mobile phase for gradient elution. The flow rate was 0.2 mL•min⁻¹; the sample volume was 1 μL and the column temperature was 30 ℃. The high-resolution quadrupole time-flight mass spectrometry was used as detector with electrospray ion source in both positive and negative models, and the dry gas temperature was 325 ℃. Based on the analysis of mass spectrometry and literature reports, 38 compounds were confirmed, including 1 alkaloid, 1 dianthrone compound, 6 tannins, 7 anthraquinone glycosides, 6 anthraquinones and 17 flavonoids. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry method is simple, reliable and rapid to identify the chemical compositions of Sanhuang tablets, and it is helpful to reveal its chemical constituents and pharmacodynamic substances.

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Chinese Journal of Nephrology ; (12): 132-139, 2017.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-513330

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Objective To investigate the effects of 12-lipoxygenase (12-LO) and angiotensin Ⅱ (Ang Ⅱ) on the CIP/KIP family of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors (CKIs) p21,p27 and p57 related to cell hypertrophy.Methods Mesangial cells were treated with high glucose for 24 hours and 48 hours respectively.12(S)-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid [12(S)-HETE] and Ang Ⅱ were infused to rats by osmotic mini-pump for 1 week and 2 weeks respectively.Rats fed high fat diet were received low dose streptozotocin (STZ) to make type 2 diabetes (DN).The rats were divided into normal control group,DN group,DN+Ang Ⅱ type 1 receptor blocker (ARB) group or 12-LO inhibitor (CDC) group.DN+ARB rats were treated by losartan for 6 weeks,and DN+CDC rats were treated for 8 weeks.Urine albumin and protein expressions of p21,p27 and p57 were detected by ELISA and Western blotting respectively.Glomeruli injury and expressions of p21 and p27 were detected by PAS staining and immunohistochemistry respectively.Results High glucose increased p21 and p27 protein expression in mesangial cells significantly compared with the relative control (all P < 0.05),but had no effect on p57.Ang Ⅱ increased p27 protein expression in gloneruli significantly (P < 0.05),but had no effect on p21 and p57 protein expression.12(S)-HETE increased both p21 and p27 protein expression in glomeruli significantly (all P < 0.05),but had no effect on p57 protein expression.Blood glucose,kidney/body weight,urinary protein,and glomerular p21 and p27 protein expressions were increased in DN group (all P < 0.05) compared with those in control group,with little change of p57 protein expression (P < 0.05).Moreover,glomerular hypertrophy and extra cellular matrix accumulation were observed in DN group.However,urine protein,kidney/body weight,renal injury,but not blood glucose,were decreased in DN+ARB group and DN+CDC group compared with DN group respectively (P< 0.05).Further DN+CDC rats had decreased both p21 and p27 protein expressions in glomeruli,but DN+ ARB rats only had decreased p27 protein expression (all P < 0.05).Conclusions 12-LO may induce both p21 and p27 protein expression in DN glomeruli,but Ang Ⅱ may induce only p27 expression.

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Tumor ; (12): 183-189, 2015.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-848723

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Objective: To investigate the potential role of plasmatic microRNA-27b-3p (miR-27b-3p) as a biomarker in early diagnosis of gastric cancer (GC). Methods: The expressions of miR-27b-3p in plasma from 46 GC patients and 40 age- and gender-matched healthy controls were detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative-PCR (RFQ-PCR). The expression of miR-27b-3p in peripheral blood cells from 12 GC patients and 12 healthy controls were also detected by RFQ-PCR. The association of plasmatic miR-27b-3p level with the clinicopathological features of GC was statistically analyzed. The sensitivity and specificity of miR-27b-3p for diagnosis of GC were evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and area under the curve (AUC). Results: The level of plasmatic miR-27b-3p in GC patients was significantly lower than that in the healthy controls (P 0.05). The downregulation of plasmatic miR-27b-3p level was correlated to the differentiation of GC (P 0.05). The ROC curve analysis showed that AUC value was 0.724, and the sensitivity and specificity of plasmatic miR-27b-3p used for differential diagnosis of GC were 60.0% and 76.1%, respectively. Conclusion: Downregulation of plasmatic miR-27b-3p level may indicate the occurrence of GC. MiR-27b-3p may be a potential biomarker for early diagnosis of GC.

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Clinics ; 68(5): 665-673, maio 2013. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-675755

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OBJECTIVE: We aimed to assess the chemotactic response of endothelial progenitor cells to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in T2DM patients after acute myocardial infarction, as well as the associated prognosis. METHODS: Sixty-eight T2DM patients with acute myocardial infarction were randomized to either receive or not receive daily oral perindopril 4 mg, and 36 non-diabetic patients with acute myocardial infarction were enrolled as controls. The numbers of circulating CD45−/low+CD34+CD133+KDR+ endothelial progenitor cells, as well as the stromal cell-derived factor-α and high-sensitivity C reactive protein levels, were measured before acute percutaneous coronary intervention and on days 1, 3, 5, 7, 14, and 28 after percutaneous coronary intervention. Patients were followed up for 6 months. Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR-TRC-12002599. RESULTS: T2DM patients had lower circulating endothelial progenitor cell counts, decreased plasma vascular endothelial growth factor and α levels, and higher plasma high-sensitivity C reactive protein levels compared with non-diabetic controls. After receiving perindopril, the number of circulating endothelial progenitor cells increased from day 3 to 7, as did the plasma levels of vascular endothelial growth factor and stromal cell-derived factor-α, compared with the levels in T2DM controls. Plasma high-sensitivity C reactive protein levels in the treated group decreased to the same levels as those in non-diabetic controls. Furthermore, compared with T2DM controls, the perindopril-treated T2DM patients had lower cardiovascular mortality and occurrence of heart failure symptoms (p<0.05) and better left ventricle function (p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors represents a novel approach for improving cardiovascular repair after acute myocardial infarction in T2DM patients. .


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Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors/therapeutic use , /complications , Endothelial Cells/drug effects , Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization , Myocardial Infarction/drug therapy , Perindopril/therapeutic use , Stem Cells/drug effects , C-Reactive Protein/analysis , /blood , /blood , Endothelial Cells/cytology , Follow-Up Studies , Myocardial Infarction/blood , Myocardial Infarction/complications , Prognosis , Prospective Studies , Stem Cells/cytology , Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/blood
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Chinese Journal of Nephrology ; (12): 370-374, 2013.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-436439

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Objective To explore the effect of transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) on epigenetic histone lysine acetylation in the plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1) promoter and transcribe regions in glomerular mesangial cells (GMCs).Methods Chromatin immunoprecipitation assay and real-time quantitative PCR were used to detect Histone3K9 acetylation (H3K9Ac) in the PAI-1 promoter and transcribe regions induced by TGF-β1 and high glucose.Immunoprecipitation was also used to see the cooperation of Smad3,CBP and Sp1 proteins.Results In the four target regions of PAI-1 promoter,TGF-β1 treatment enhanced H3K9Ac at P1,P2 and P3 in GMCs (P < 0.05),but no change was seen in the P4 region which was far from the transcription starting site.TGF-β1 obviously induced H3K9Ac in the T1 transcribe region of PAI-1 instead of T2 (P < 0.05).High glucose increased PAI-1 mRNA expression and H3K9Ac around P1 promoter region (P< 0.05).TGF-β1 neutralizing antibody abrogated high glucose-induced H3K9Ac at PAI-1 promoter (P < 0.01).TGF-β1 treatment could recruit Smad3 and CBP protein binding to the PAI-1 promoter regions (P1,P2,P3),and induce their cooperation in GMCs,which were responsing to TGF-β1 associated H3K9Ac.Conclusion TGF-β1 can induce H3K9Ac in the promoter and transcribe regions of PAI-1,promote Smad3 recruition and cooperation with Sp1 and CBP,which are associated with PAI-1 gene's regulation in GMCs.

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Chinese Journal of Nephrology ; (12): 381-386, 2009.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-380873

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Objective To investigate the effect of 12-lipoxygenase(12-LO) on the p27Kip1 expression in diabetic glomeruli. Methods Mesangial cells were exposed to 12-LO product 12 (S)-HETE (10-7 mmol/L) with or without p38 MAPK (p38) inhibitor (SB203580, 1 μmol/L) for 24 hours. Rats fed with high fat diet received low dose streptozotoein (ST-Z, 35 mg/kg, IP injection) to develop type 2 diabetes and were divided into 2 groups: low dose STZ, low dose STZ+12-LO inhibitor cinnamyl-3,4-dihydroxy-α-cynanocinnamate (CDC, 8 mg/kg) treatment. Rats fed with regular chow were divided into two groups: controls, CDC treatment. The rats received injection of CDC or vehicle subcutaneously in the hind leg. CDC or vehicle injection was performed three times weekly on alternate days. All the rats were sacrificed after 4 weeks, Wild type and 12-LO knockout C57BL/6 mice were divided into 4 groups: wild type control, 12-LO knockout, STZ-induced wild type type 1 diabetes and STZ-induced 12-LO knockout type 1 diabetes. All the mice were sacrificed after 16 weeks. Urine, blood, kidney cortical tissue and isolated glomeruli by sieving method were collected at the end of study respectively. Western blot and immunohistochemistry for target protein were performed respectively. Results Inhibition of p38 activation could significantly reduce p27Kip1 expression induced by 12 (S)-HETE in mesangial cells (P<0.01). Increased glomerular volume, microalbuminuria, elevated glomeluli p38 activation, p27Kip1 expresssion in type 2 diabetic glomeruli was decreased after CDC treatment (P<0.01). Compared with wild type diabetic mice, glomerular p38 activation, p27Kip1 exprcsssion and extracellular matrix accumulation in the 12-LO knockout diabetic mice were significantly decreased (P <0.01, respectively). Conclusions 12-LO induces p27kipl expression via p38 pathway in diabetic glomeruli.

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Chinese Journal of Nephrology ; (12)2005.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-679557

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Objective To investigate the effect of angiotensinⅡ(AngⅡ) type 1 receptor blocker losartan on the cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) expression in metabolic syndrome (MS)kidney. Methods Seven-week-old male obese Zucker rats,a model of MS,were randomly divided into losartan treated and untreated group,and lean Zucker rats were used as controls.The obese Zucker rata of treated group received losartan for 4 months continuously.COX-2 expression was examined for all rats after 4 months.AngⅡ-stimulated mesangial cells and cortical tissue from AngⅡ-infused C57BL/6 mouse kidney by osmotic minipumps were used in this study.RNA and protein were obtained from renal cortical tissue or mesangial cells for RT-PCR and Western blot.Results Compared to the lean controls,obese Zucker rats showed a significant increase of COX-2 expression in the renal cortical tissue and these abnormalities were prevented by administration of losartan. Furthermore,the direct stimulation of AngⅡincreased COX-2 expression in mesangial cells in vitro and renal cortical tissue in vivo.Conclusions MS-induced COX-2 expression in the kidney is regulated by AngⅡ.Losartan as a non COX-2 inhibitor can protect MS kidney,at least in part,by inhibition of COX-2 activation.

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Chinese Journal of Nephrology ; (12)2005.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-679497

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Objective To investigate the effect of 12-lipoxygenase (12-LO) on the angiotensinⅡtype 1 receptor(ATlR) expression in mesangial cells (MC).Methods p38 MAPK activation and ECM protein expression were determined using AngⅡ-stimulated MC derived from normal and 12-LO knockout mice.AT1R expression was determined using 12-LO product 12(S)- HETE-stimulated MC,MC transfected with 12-LO gene and microdissected glomeruli derived from 12-LO knockout mice.RT-PCR and Western blot were used for evaluating mRNA and protein expression respectively.Results AngⅡstimulation increased p38 MAPK activation and ECM protein expression in normal MC,but not in MC derived from 12-LO knockout mice.Time-dependent and dose-dependent experiment showed that 12 (S)- HETE increased AT1R protein' expression in MC. Similarly,12 (S)-HETE increased AT1R mRNA expression in MC compared with control MC (P<0.01). Furthermore,AT1R expression was lower in glomeruli derived from 12-LO knockout mice relative to genetic controls (P<0.01) and MC stably overexpressing 12-LO had greater AT1R protein and mRNA expression relative to control MC (P<0.01).Conclusion 12-LO activation can upregulate ATIR expression in MC.

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Chinese Journal of Immunology ; (12)2000.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-541574

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Objective:To study the mechanism of immune tolerance induce by protal venous injection of donor spleen cells on the dog model of renal transplantation.Methods:The donor spleen cells were injected through the protal vein during operation,one week later,renal transplantation was performed.IL-2 and IL-6 were studied by method of ELISA.Results:Level of IL-2 and IL-6 in protal venous group and cyclosporin group was higher than that of control group.There were no difference between protal venous group and cyclosporin group.Conclusion:Immune tolerance could be produced by protal venous injection of donor spleen cells.

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