Improvement of a mouse model of valproic acid-induced autism / 南方医科大学学报

OBJECTIVE@#To establish an improved mouse model of valproic acid (VPA)-induced autism that better mimics human autism.@*METHODS@#We established mouse models of autism in female C57 mice by intraperitoneal injection of sodium valproate either at a single dose (600 mg/kg) on day 12.5 after conception (conventional group) or in two doses of 300 mg/kg each on days 10 and 12 after conception (modified group), and the control mice were injected with saline only on day 12.5. The responses of the mice to VPA injection, the uterus, mortality rate, and abortion rate were compared among the 3 groups. The morphology and development of the offspring mice were assessed, and their behavioral ontogeny was evaluated using 3- chambered social test, social test, juvenil play test, and open field test.@*RESULTS@#The mortality and abortion rates were significantly lower in the modified model group than in the conventional group ( < 0.01). Compared with those in the control group, the offspring mice in both the conventional group and the modified group showed developmental disorders ( < 0.05). The mortality rate of the newborn mice was significantly lower in the modified group than in the conventional group with a rate of curvy tail of up to 100% ( < 0.001). The offspring mice in both the modified group and conventional group exhibited autism-like behavioral abnormalities, including social disorder and repetitive stereotyped behavior ( < 0.05).@*CONCLUSIONS@#The mouse model of autism established using the modified method better mimics human autism with reduced mortality and abortion rates of the pregnant mice and also decreased mortality rate of the newborn mice.

Inhibitory Effect of Asiaticoside on Bleomycin-induced Skin Cicatrization in Mice / 医药导报

Objective To evaluate the inhibitory effect of asiaticoside on bleomycin-induced skin cicatrization. Methods Thirty male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into three groups:negative control group,model control group,and asiaticoside group,ten in each group.In model control group and asiaticoside group,1 mg·mL-1bleomycin was subcutaneously injected into the dorsal skin of mice every day;4 h later,1 mL 0.9% sodium chloride solution 1 mL asiaticoside(20 mg·mL-1) was injected into the lesion skin in the model control group and the asiaticoside group,respectively.In the negative control group, the same volume of 0.9% sodium chloride solution was subcutaneously injected into the dorsal skin of the mice at the two time points every day.After 21 days,skin specimens were harvested to observe the histomorphology and detect myofibroblast proliferation and expression of inflammatory factors. Results The skin scar was significantly attenuated in the asiaticoside group as compared with the model control group,and the dermal thickness measured exhibited a gradual decrease in asiaticoside group.The expression of α-antismooth muscle antisbidy and infiltration of inflammatory cells were significantly lower in the asiaticoside group than in the model control group. Conclusion Asiaticoside inhibits the development of skin scar of mice by regulating proliferation and differentiation of myofibroblasts and down-regulating inflammatory cells.

Effects of sulfur lamp, heat radiation lamp, fluorescent lampand LED lamp lighting on reproductive system in depressive male rats / 基础医学与临床

Objective To investigate the effects of different lighting(sulfur lamp, heat radiation lamp, fluorescent lamp and LED lamp) on reproductive system in depressive male rats.Methods CUMS depressive model of rats was established through the stimulations of chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS), then they were randomly divided into 5 groups:depressive model group, sulfur lamp group, heat radiation lamp group, fluorescent lamp group and LED lamp group.After 45 d of continuous illumination, serum was collected and reproductive organs were removed from rats, then the organ index of testicle,epididymis,seminal vesicle and kidney was calculated, the concentrations of testosterone (T), estradiol (E2), prolactin (PRL) and progesterone (PROG)in the serum were detected by ELISA, the histomorphological lesion of testicle was observed under microscope with hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, the expression of melatonin receptors (Mel 1a), 3β-HSD and P450scc of testicle were detected by Western blot.Results The organ index of testicle, epididymis and seminal vesicle, the concentration of T, E2,PRLand PROG, and the expression of Mel 1a, 3β-HSD and P450scc in the depressive rats were significantly lower than that of the controls(P<0.05), and the seminiferous tubules of the testis of depressive rats were atrophied.However, the level of T, E2, PRL and PROG were increased,the cell morphology of the testicle was improved, and the expression of Mel 1a, 3β-HSD and and P450scc were upregulated after the sulfur lamp lighting in the depressive male rats compared with depressive model group (P<0.05).Conclusions The testis structure and functions of depressive male rats are improved by sulfur lamp lighting.

Effects of different lighting on reproductive system in depressive female rats / 中国病理生理杂志

AIM:To investigate the effects of different lighting on the reproductive system in depressive female rats.METHODS:Healthy adult female rats were randomly chosen as control group , and the depressive adult female rats in SPF grade were randomly divided into 5 groups (7 rats each):depressive model group, sulfur lamp group, heat radia-tion lamp group , fluorescent lamp group and LED lamp group .After 45 d of continuous illumination , the estrous cycle was observed by the vaginal exfoliated cells , and the organ indexes of ovary and uterus were calculated .The concentrations of estiadrol (E2), prolactin (PRL), progesterone (PROG) and testosterone (T) in the serum were detected by ELISA, and the histopathological lesion of ovary was observed under microscope with HE staining .RESULTS:The estrous cycle exhib-ited serious disorder , the ovaries exhibited serious congestion , and the organ indexes of ovary and uterus and the concentra-tions of E2 , PRL, PROG and T decreased significantly in the rats in depressive model group compared with control group (P<0.05).The estrous cycle and histopathological damage of ovary were obviously improved , and the concentrations of E2 , PRL, PROG and T were significantly increased after the sulfur lamp lighting in the depressive female rats compared with depressive model group .No obvious change and improvement of the reproductive functions in the heat radiation lamp group, fluorescent lamp group and LED lamp group was observed .CONCLUSION:The reproductive functions of depres-sive female rats are improved by sulfur lamp lighting .

Practice and thinking of problem based learning in physiology teaching / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Introduction of problem-based learning (PBL) teaching is the demand of teaching reform.Teaching and research section of physiology in Chongqing medical university implemented PBL teaching throughout the whole process of clinical medicine undergraduate education.The overall quality of students and the teaching quality were improved by constructing a new mode suitable for physiology teaching,focusing on training students' active learning ability and stimulating students' enthusiasm for learning.

Study on mechanism of ginsenoside Rg1-induced human neural stem cells differentiation by genechip / 中国中药杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>The molecular targets of ginsenoside Rg1-induced neural stem cells (NSCs) differentiation were screened by genechip.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>7th day following ginsenoside Rg1 induced human neural stem cells to neurons the gene expression was observed by genechip. The purpose gene and signal transduction pathways were selected by the data calculations, and then confirmed by western blot and immunohistochemical method.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>7th day following Rg1-induced NSCs differentiation, there were about 675 different genes, 255 genes of which were up-regulated and 420 genes down-regulated obviously. Meanwhile the ERK1/2 (extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase) in MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase) pathway was related with the NSCs differentiation. The Western blot and immunohistochemistry detection confirmed that ERK 1/2 protein and its phosphorylation were significantly increased, which can be blocked by PD98059 (ERK1/2 inhibitor). In addition, differentiation rate of NSCs was also decreased obviously in ginsenoside Rg1-induced differentiated NSCs when ERK blocker PD98059 was used.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>ERK1/2 is an important molecular target in ginsenoside Rg1-induced NSC differentiation. The selected differentially expressed genes by genechip may provide new clues to study of ginsenoside Rg1-induced NSCs differentiation.</p>

Role of electrical stimulation of S_3 nerve root in improvement of intestinal mucosal barrier function after acute complete spinal cord injury in rabbits / 中华创伤杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of electrical stimulation of S_3 nerve root on improvement of intestinal mucosal barrier function in rabbits with acute complete spinal cord injury. Methods Model of paraplegia was built by injuring spinal cord in rabbits. Then, the rabbits with electrical stimulation of S_3 nerve root were set as experimental group and those without set as control group. Normal rabbits were set as normal group. Under aseptic condition, portal vein blood was collected for quantitative determination of endotoxin and bacterial culture ; and liver, spleen and mesenteric lymph nodes were collected for bacterial culture and strain identification. Liver, spleen, mesenteric lymph nodes and small intestines were collected from experimental group and control group for pathological HE staining; while small intestine were observed by light and electron microscopes. Results In control group, the intestinal mueosal barrier and the other organs were destroyed obviously, with higher level of Serum endotoxin and higher rate intestinal flora translocation than that in experimental group and normal group. In the experimental group, the electrical stimulation of S_3 nerve root could improve motility of the denervated intestine, with more defecation content, less destruction of the intestinal mucosa and lighter other organ damage compared with control group, serum endotoxin level was significantly reduced compared with control group but showed no statistical difference compared with normal group, with obvious decrease of bacterial translocation rate. Conclusions After spinal cord injury in rabbits, electrical stimulation of S_3 nerve root can facilitate intestinal tract motility, improve intestinal mucosal barrier function and hence alleviate endotoxemia and intestinal bacterial translocation, as is beneficial to reducing SIRS and MOBS.

Role of stromal cell-derived factor-1α in inducing recruitment of bone marrow-derived cells to cutaneous wound area / 中华创伤杂志

Objective To explore the effect of stromal cell-derived factor-1 α (SDF-1 α) on inducing recruitment of bone marrow-derived cells (BMDCs) to wound area. Methods BMDCs were isolated from bone marrow, cultured with routine method and identified by CXCR4 antibody. Cells cultured with CXCR4 antibody (100 ng,/mL) for 6 hours were labeled with CM-DiI and injected into the tail vein of full-thickness incisional wound model (set as anti-CXCR4 group). BMDCs labeled with CM-DiI without antibody treatment were injected to the rats in BMDCs group, and rats were injected with DMEM/F12 serum-free medium in the control group. The quantity of labeled BMDCs at the wound site and the percentage of wound closure were measured. Results (1) All BMDCs expressed CXCR4. (2) The percentages of wound closure at days 7 and 14 in BMDCs group (7 d: 41.3% ±4.6%; 14 d:92.3% ±2. 1%) were significantly higher than those of control group (7 d: 29.3% ±2. 3%; 14 d: 77.3% ±2.5%) and anti-CXCR4 group (7 d: 30.7% ±4.6% ;14 d: 85.7% ±1.5%) (P＜0.05). The percentage of wound closure of anti-CXCR4 group was significantly higher than that of control group at day 14(P ＜ 0.05). (3) The number of CM-DiI labeled BMDCs at wound site at days 7 and 14 in BMDCs group [7 d: (535 ±84) cells/hpf; 14 d: (769 ±124) cells/hpf) were greater than those of anti-CXCR4 group [7 d: (335 ±97) cells/hpf; 14 d: (521 ± 127) cells/hpf] (P＜0.05). Conclusions BMDCs participate in the cutaneous wound healing. SDF-1α plays an important role in recruiting BMDCs to wound area.

The exploration of functional experiment education in physiology / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Physiology is the main course in the education of preclinical medicine.And the functional experiment education is one of the important ingredients in it.The teaching style should be open,the students capability of independent thoughts should be raised and at the same time their precise scientism and cooperation spirit should be cultivated following the basic outline of teaching.

Effect of TSPG on recoverable ability from cryopreservation damage of human bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells / 中草药

Object To study the effect of cryopreservation on the ability of hematopoietic stem cells from human bone marrow and the action of total saponins of Panax ginseng (TSPG) to reduce their freezing injury. Methods Gradual cooling methods were used to place mononuclear cells (MNC) in liquid nitrogen with 5% dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) for 3—5 months. After thawed, the biological properties of MNC were monitored, which included the mean trypan blue exclusion rate and the mean recovery rate of MNC, CFU-Mix, CD34+ cell, and total cells; Thawed MNC were cultured with various concentrations of TSPG, the effect of TSPG on the recoverable ability from cryopreservation damage were detected by colony-forming assay, colorimetric MTT assay for cell proliferation and flow cytometry. Results A fraction of MNC lost their proliferatory ability after thawed, but the damage was not deteriorated with freezing time. TSPG (25 ?g/mL) could raise the colony production rate of thawed hematopoietic stem cells; TSPG (25—50 ?g/mL) could raise the colony production rate of thawed hematopoietic stem cells; TSPG (25—50 ?g/mL) could improve their proliferation; TSPG (25 ?g/mL) could also promote the entray of them into cell proliferatory cycle. Conclusion TSPG could induce the proliferation of thawed hemato- poietic stem cells and raise the post-freezing recoverable ability of hematopoietic stem cells.

Intestinal pathophysiological mechanism of bacterial translocation and endotoxemia in rabbits with acute spinal cord injury / 第三军医大学学报

Objective To investigate the intestinal pathophysiological mechanism of bacterial translocation and endotoxemia in rabbits with acute spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods Paraplegia was induced by injuring the spinal cord of 30 rabbits by the method of Fehlings. Twelve rabbits were used for recording the changes of gastrointestinal (GI) electrophysiology and colon pressure. The left 18 rabbits were experimental group and were killed in 24, 48 and 72 h after injury. The other 6 rabbits served as normal group. Under aseptic condition, samples of blood and mesenteric lymph node were collected for bacterial cultures and endotoxin detection. The small intestines were observed by light and electron microscopy. The colons were inspected by light microscopy. Results After SCI, the electrophysiology of the GI tract was changed especially at the middle and distal colon. The peristalsis of the middle and distal colon was reduced and sometimes even disappeared. In the early stage, the main pathology was hyperemia of blood vessel and infiltration of inflammatory cells. The interepithelial tight junctions became wider and the columnar epithelium was disintegrated. All of the pathological changes may lead to the destruction of the intestinal barrier. The endotoxin level were increased since 24 h after SCI and had statistically significant difference compared with that at 72 h (P0.05). Conclusion After SCI, the middle and distal colon dysfunction induces constipation, bacterial overgrowth, and blood flow congestion. These factors may accelerate the destruction of the intestinal barrier and lead to bacterial translocation and endotoxemia.

ELECTRONEUROMYOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF PERIPHERAL NERVE DYSFUNCTION AFTER TRAUMA / 中国法医学杂志

The characteristics of electroneuromyogram(ENMG) of peripheral nerve dysfunction in 21 traumatic cases were analysed. The results indicated that the motor unit potential(MUP) in ENMG of hysteriac was few or even was not detected; The conduction velocity of motor and sensory nerve (MNCV and SNCV) was normal or slightly slow. ENMG of exaggerator is normal or slightly abnormal. In few cases, the nerve functional disorder may appeared in local rnuscle, but not in accordance with what they complained.

Experimental study of the effect of Angelica polysaccharide on proliferation and differentiation of human CFU-GM and HL-60 cells / 重庆医科大学学报

Objective:To study modern biological mechanism for hematonic and antitumor of Angelica Sinensis (oliv) Diels.Methods:By using the techniques of hematopoietic cells culture in vitro,morphological observation,flow cytometry and immunocytochemistry,the effect of Angelica polysaccharide (APS) on proliferation and differentiation of human CFU-GM and promyelocytic leukemia cell line (HL-60) was studied.Results:APS could markedly promote the colony formation of CFU-GM and could significantly inhibit the proliferation of HL-60 in vitro.The inhibitory effect is concerned with the concentration of APS.APS may prevent HL-60 from the Go phase entering the S/G2+M phase,thus prohibit the synthesis of DNA.APS may also promote HL-60 entering the process of apoptosis.Conclusion:APS may not only promote normal hematopoiesis,but also inhibit the proliferation of leukemia cell and it can be a natural inducer for therapy of malignant tumor.

GROWTH OF HUMAN EMBRYONIC GERM CELLS ON HUMAN EMBRYONIC FIBROBLASTS / 解剖学报

Objective To investigate the isolation, purification and culture methods of human embryonic germ cells (EGCs) on feeder layer cells of human embryonic fibroblasts. Methods Primordial germ cells(PGCs) from the genital ridges of 6-11 weeks(post fertilization) human embryos were cultrued on feeder layer cells of human embryonic fibroblasts(HEFs) which were isolated from the 3-4 month embryos and routinely cultured for over 25 passages. The medium composed of growth factors and differentiation inhibitory factors. The cultures were analyzed with the expression of alkaline phosphatase, immunologic markers (SSEA-1,SSEA-4) and the transcription factor Oct-4 that have been used to routinely to characterize EGCS. Results A large-scale EG cells were obtained and meintained on feeder layers for over 8 passages. The cell surface marker showed that the EGCs possess high levels of AP activity. EGCs colonies stained strongly for SSEA-4,SSEA-1 and they expressed the transcription factor Oct-4.Conclusion EGCs have potential to maintain long term proliferation and undifferentiation state on human embryonic fibroblasts in vitro.;