Influence of Hyperbaric Oxygen on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate in Adult Patients with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury and Its Related Factors / 中国康复理论与实践

Objective To investigate the influence of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) on blood pressure and heart rate in adult patients with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) and its related factors. Methods From May 2015 to October 2017, 101 cases of adult cervical spinal cord injury in our department were select-ed as observation group, who were divided into four subgroups (AIS A~D) respectively, according to the ASIA score. Other 101 cases of sudden hearing loss without spinal cord injury were selected as control group, who were divided into four subgroups with gender and age matched with four subgroups of the observation group, re-spectively. Blood pressure and heart rate were measured before the compression, at the end of the compression, 30 minutes after oxygen taken in, before the decompression and at the end of the decompression; and were com-pared between groups. The fluctuations of blood pressure and heart rate were correlated and regression analyzed with age, course and AISA score respectively. Results In ASI A~C, the blood pressure fluctuated obviously during the course of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the ob-servation group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in blood pressure between ASI D of the observa-tion group and their controls (P>0.05). Lower extremity motor score of ASIA was correlated with the fluctuation of blood pressure (P<0.05). Conclusion The blood pressure fluctuates in patients with cervical spinal cord injury (AIS A~C) during hyperbaric oxy-gen, which should be paid attention to. Lower extremity motor score of ASIA is an independent factor affecting blood pressure. The higher the lower extremity motor score, the smaller the blood pressure fluctuation.

Preparation of mesoporous silica nanoparticles in different pore size and its use in the solidification of sirolimus loaded self-microemulsifying drug delivery system / 药学学报

The mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN) in different pore size and sirolimus (SRL) loaded self-microemulsifying drug delivery system (SMEDDS) were prepared. The results in morphology were collected by scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, small-angle X-ray diffraction, and N2 adsorption-desorption. The results showed that the prepared MSN has ordered nanochannels with a pore size of 6.3, 8.1, 10.8 nm, respectively. The particle size of SRL-SMEDDS were measured by particle sizing system, which was 20.6±1.3 nm. The stirring method was developed to prepare SRL-SMEDDS-MSN. It was found that the optimal ratio of SRL-SMEDDS to MSN was 2:1, while the drug loading rate was near 0.83%, and the flow properties of SRL-SMEDDS-MSN were of good condition. The differential scanning calorimetry results proving a molecular or amorphous dispersed state of SRL in MSN while the suspension experiment has shown great reconstitution properties of SRL-SMEDDS-MSN. There is no significant influence on maximum drug release rate of different pore size of SRL-SMEDDS-MSN in 250 mL water within 2 h, while the results of the first 40 min have an obvious difference. Above all, MSN might provide a new strategy for the solidification of SMEDDS.

Flow cytometric analysis for detecting mitochondrial permeability transition pore opening / 南方医科大学学报

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To introduce a new method for detecting mitochondrial permeability transition pore (PTP) opening with flow cytometry using the resveratrol-inducing PTP opening model.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Mitochondria were isolated from rat livers and selectively labeled with nonyl acridine orange. The mitochondrial membrane potential was detected using flow cytometry with TMRE (tetramethylrhodamine, ethyl ester) labeling. PTP opening induced by resveratrol was represented by the changes of mitochondrial side-scattering (SSC) detected by flow cytometry.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Flow cytometry was capable of defining the purity of the mitochondria isolated. The fluorescence intensities and SSC of the mitochondria were decreased after resveratrol treatment, indicating that resveratrol could induce PTP opening. Ciclosporin A inhibited resveratrol-induced PTP opening.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Flow cytometric analysis allows accurate and convenient detection of mitochondrial membrane potential, mitochondrial swelling and PTP opening.</p>

Comparative study of primordial germ cells in male and female mouse embryos / 南方医科大学学报

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the differences in the development of primordial germ cells (PGCs) between male and female mouse embryos.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The morphological changes of genital ridge development were detected in C57BL/6J mouse embryos of 11-13.5 days, and the changes of PGCs quantity and proliferation were compared between the male and female embryos using immunofluorescence histochemistry.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The PGCs was the most numerous at 13.5 days in male and female embryos, and the quantity of proliferating PGCs reached the maximum at 13 days. The quantity of PGCs and proliferating PGCs in male embryos at 13 days was significantly larger than that in female embryos.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The development of PGCs is characterized by a gender differences in early development of mouse embryos (11-13.5 days).</p>

Resveratrol promotes Ca2+-induced Ca2+ release from rat liver cell mitochondria mediated by Ca2+ / 南方医科大学学报

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effects of resveratrol (Res) on mitochondrial opening and Ca(2+)-induced Ca(2+) release (CICR) from rat liver cell mitochondria mediated by Ca(2+).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Wistar rat liver cell mitochondria was extracted and Res-induced mitochondrial swelling was assessed spectrophotometrically at 540 nm to examine the permeability transition pore (PTP) opening. The membrane potential changes of Res-treated mitochondria were measured with fluorescence spectrophotometery. Ca(2+) uptake and release by the mitochondria was determined by absorbance change of arsenazo III at 685-675 nm monitored by dual wavelength spectrophotometry.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Res promoted Ca(2+)-mediated PTP opening, and this effect was completely inhibited by CsA and lowered by trifluoperazine. CICR accelerated by Res treatment was completely blocked by ruthenium red and partly by trifluoperazine.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Res can promote PTP opening by inducing CICR, which may be one of the pathways that Res induces cell apoptosis.</p>

Effects of resveratrol on growth inhibition and gap-junctional intercellular communication of HepG2 cells / 南方医科大学学报

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effects of the resveratrol on proliferation and gap-junctional intercellular communication (GJIC) in human liver cancer cell line HepG2.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>MTT assay was used to observe the effects of resveratrol on HepG2 cell growth, and the distribution of cell cycles was detected with flow cytometry (FCM). The effects of resveratrol on GJIC of HepG2 cells labeled with 5'-CFDA/AM was examined with fluorescence redistribution after photobleaching (FRAP) and confocal microscope.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The results of MTT assay indicated that the proliferation of HepG2 cells was significantly inhibited by resveratrol in a time- and dose-dependent manner. Resveratrol could arrest HepG2 cell growth in S phase, inhibit DNA synthesis and induce cell apoptosis. Furthermore, the levels of GJIC increased sharply after resveratrol treatment of the cells.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Resveratrol is capable of inhibiting HepG2 cell proliferation, causing cell growth arrest at S phase and inducing cell apoptosis. Increased GJIC level contributes to the effect of resveratrol in HepG2 cell proliferation inhibition and its cancer chemopreventive activity.</p>

Resveratrol promote permeability transition pore opening mediated by Ca2+ / 药学学报

<p><b>AIM</b>To investigate the mechanisms of anti-cancer effect of resveratrol (Res), and the effects of Res in cell apoptosis. The role of Res playing in mitochondrial permeability transition pore (PTP) induction was studied.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Mitochondria was prepared from the liver of Wistar rats. The effects of Res on oxygen consumption of isolated mitochondria from rat liver was measured with Clark-type electrode and resulted in respiration control rate (RCR). Mitochondrial swelling affected by Res was assessed spectrophotometrically, through the changes in absorbance at 540 nm. The PTP opening was learned from the results. Membrane potential of mitochondia was measured through fluorescence spectrophotometry.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Res was shown to inhibit the respiration and decrease the RCR of mitochondria. Res can promote the PTP opening mediated by Ca2+. Res was shown to promote the increase of mitochondial membrane potential mediated by Ca2+ and loss of mitochondial membrane potential.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Res was shown to inhibit mitochondial respiration and induce PTP opening of mitochondria. These may be one of the pathways that Res showed anti-cancer action and induce cells apoptosis.</p>