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Objective To study the preventive effect of epigallocatechin gallate(EGCG)on hyperoxiainduced bronchopulmonary dysplasia in mice.Methods Eighty-eight Kunming mice born 36-40 hours were randomly divided into four groups:air + saline group (n =22),air + EGCG group (n =22),hyperoxia + saline group(n =22) and hyperoxia + EGCG group(n =22).Drug was administrated once a day by air-driven atomization,till 28 days.Furthermore,the hyperoxia groups were transferred into the room air for recovery after raised in (70 ± 3) ％ oxygen for 28 days.Lung pathological morphology and homogenization ELISA were performed on the 21th,28th and 49th day.The pathological changes of lung tissue radical alveolar counts(RAC) were observed and the levels of interleukin-2 (IL-2),tumor necrosis factor(TNF-α) and myeloperoxidase(MPO) were measured.Results The levels of IL-2 and TNF-α in the air groups were significantly lower than those in hyperoxia group(IL-2:air(1 760.83 ±303.38)pg/g vs hyperoxia(4 251.00 ±644.07) pg/g;TNF-a:air(4 308.83 ±1 114.91) pg/g vs hyperoxia(8301.83 ± 802.26) pg/g) (P ＜ 0.01),and MPO level decreased in hyperoxia +EG-CG group(7 472.83 ± 1 922)U/g,hyperoxia +NS group(4 767.68 ± 1 110.72)U/g,air + EGCG group(3712.68 ± 734.40)U/g,air + NS group(2 711.68 ± 763.39)U/g(P ＜0.05).In the hyperoxia groups,though IL-2 on 21th day and TNF-αt on 49th day were no statistic difference in hyperoxia group and air group,the inflammatory factors in EGCG group were lower than in hyperoxia + NS group.Pathology showed that the RAC count of the air groups increased gradually,while the hyperoxic groups were gradually decreased,however,the EGCG group tend to recover after 21 days recovery in room air.Conclusion Inhalation of EGCG can reduce the level of inflammatory response in lung tissue of hyperoxia exposed mice.EGCG attenuated lung injury in hyperoxia-exposed mice,and accelerated lung recovery after hyperoxia exposure in experimental animals.EGCG has potential effect to prevent hyperoxia induced bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
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Objective To observe the curative effect of Fuzhengxiaojia decoction on precancerous lesion of gastric cancer (PLGC).Methods We randomly divided 44 patients with PLGC in our hospital into control group (n=22)and treatment group (n=22).The control group was given 4 Weifuchun tablets each time and three times per day and while the treatment group was given one Fuzhengxiaojia decoction of 400 mL besides the medication of the control group.They were treated for two courses,one course lasting for one month.Results Superoxide dismutase (SOD),malondialdehyde (MDA),glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px),IgG,IgM and IgA in the two groups had no significant differences before treatment (P＞0.05).After treatment,compared with those in the control group,SOD (t=2.144,P=0.044)and GSH-Px (t=2.322,P=0.030)increased,while MDA(t=3.096, P=0.005),IgG(t=2.421,P=0.025),IgM(t=3.377,P=0.003)and IgA (t=2.521,P=0.020)decreased. The main symptom scores in the two groups did not significantly differ before treatment (P＜0.05).After treatment, compared with those in the control group,the scores for main symptoms like reduced food intake (t=3.924,P＜0.001),stomach noise (t=4.161,P＜0.001)and gastric or hypochondriac swelling (t=2.881,P＜0.009) decreased in the treatment group.The rate of effective cases was higher than that in the control group (χ2=4.539, P=0.033).Conclusion The effect of Weifuchun combined with Fuzhengxiaojia prescriptions in treating PLGC is better than Weifuchun alone,which is related to improving redox and immunoglobulin.
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Objective To investigate the expression of dopamine receptor in brain of rats with pancreatic encephalopathy and provide a theoretical basis to reveal pathogenesis of pancreatic encephalopathy. Methods A rat model of experimental pancreatic encephalopathy was induced by retrograde injection of 5％sodium taurocholate into the pancreatic duct. The pathological changes of pancreas and brain were detected. The water content in brain tissue was determined. The superoxide dismutase activity and malondialdehyde content in brain tissue homogenate were detected by the chemical colorimetry. Levels of TNF-α,IL-1β,tyrosine hydroxylase and dopamine receptor-2 were detected by immunohistochemistry(SP method). Results Cerebral sulcus was shallow,ventricle was small-er and the superficial veins were dilated and congested. The inflammatory cell infiltration and pancreatic acinar cell necrosis in the pancreas and neuron edema ,inflammatory cell infiltration ,microvessel adherent leukocytes in brain were observed by light microscope in model groups at 3,6,12 hours. Compared with the control group. The activities of superoxide dismutase in brain tissue in model groups at 3,6,12 hours were significantly decreased (P < 0.01). The level of malondialdehyde and the water content of brain tissue were significantly increased (P <0.01 ,respectively). Compared with the control group ,levels of brain TNF-α,IL-1β,tyrosine hydroxylase and dopamine receptor-2 in model groups at 3,6,12 hours were significantly increased(P < 0.01,respectively).Conclusions The incidence of pancreatic encephalopathy may be related to the influx of oxygen free radical and inflammatory factors,invading nerve center by blood-brain barrier and inducing the increased production of dopa-mine and the upregulation of dopamine receptor in brain.
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Objective To investigate the effects of combination of tandospirone,mosapride and Bella ray on the levels of oxygen free radicals and inflammatory cytokines in patients with reflux esophagitis.Methods From March 2016 to March 2017,ninety cases with reflux esophagitis treated in Nanchong Central Hospital were involved in this study.The patients were divided into the observation group and the control group according to different treatment methods,45 cases in each group.Patients in the observation group were treated with tandospirone and mosapride combined with ray Bella with treatment,patients in the control group were treated with Mosapride combined with Bella ray,the therapeutic effect of two groups were observed and compared,oxygen free radical and inflammatory cytokines before and after treatment of the two groups were compared.Results After treatment,MDA and AOPP of the patients in the observation group were(16.51±2.6)U/L and(36.5 ±4.5)μmol/L,significantly lower than those in the control group(MDA:(20.8±2.9)U/L,AOPP:(59.9 ±4.8)mol/L).Glutathione peroxidase(GSH-PX)and superoxide dismutase(SOD)in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group((249.4 ± 32.3)mg/L vs.(228.6 ± 17.2)mg/L, (27.3± 3.4)mg/L vs.(18.8 ± 2.7)mg/L),the differences were statistically significant(t=33.5,32.3, 31.4.32.7,P<0.05).After treatment,the levels of TNF-a,IL-6,IL-8 were significantly lower than those in the control group(17.7±2.8)μg/L vs.(26.3±1.5)μg/L,(4.9±0.3)ng/L vs.(6.5±1.8)ng/L,(5.4±0.7) μg/L vs.(6.6±0.8)μg/L),the differences were statistically significant(t=36.3,31.5,32.4,P<0.05).In the observation group,22 cases were significantly effective,19 cases were effective and 4 cases were ineffective, the effective rate was 91.1%,which was significantly higher than that of the control group(86.7%),(χ2=29.5,P=0.02).Conclusion Tandospirone combined with Bella ray can reduce the levels of oxygen free radicals and inflammatory cytokines in patients with reflux esophagitis.
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Objective To investigate the expression of dopamine receptor in brain of rats with pancreatic encephalopathy and provide a theoretical basis to reveal pathogenesis of pancreatic encephalopathy. Methods A rat model of experimental pancreatic encephalopathy was induced by retrograde injection of 5％sodium taurocholate into the pancreatic duct. The pathological changes of pancreas and brain were detected. The water content in brain tissue was determined. The superoxide dismutase activity and malondialdehyde content in brain tissue homogenate were detected by the chemical colorimetry. Levels of TNF-α,IL-1β,tyrosine hydroxylase and dopamine receptor-2 were detected by immunohistochemistry(SP method). Results Cerebral sulcus was shallow,ventricle was small-er and the superficial veins were dilated and congested. The inflammatory cell infiltration and pancreatic acinar cell necrosis in the pancreas and neuron edema ,inflammatory cell infiltration ,microvessel adherent leukocytes in brain were observed by light microscope in model groups at 3,6,12 hours. Compared with the control group. The activities of superoxide dismutase in brain tissue in model groups at 3,6,12 hours were significantly decreased (P < 0.01). The level of malondialdehyde and the water content of brain tissue were significantly increased (P <0.01 ,respectively). Compared with the control group ,levels of brain TNF-α,IL-1β,tyrosine hydroxylase and dopamine receptor-2 in model groups at 3,6,12 hours were significantly increased(P < 0.01,respectively).Conclusions The incidence of pancreatic encephalopathy may be related to the influx of oxygen free radical and inflammatory factors,invading nerve center by blood-brain barrier and inducing the increased production of dopa-mine and the upregulation of dopamine receptor in brain.
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Long non-coding RNA plays an increasingly important role in transcriptional, post-transcriptional and epigenetic levels. In ischemic heart disease, most studies on long non-coding RNA focused on myocardial infarction, hypertrophy and fibrosis, and a few of reports directly focused on the pathological process of myocardial reperfusion injury. Thus, the purpose of this review is to introduce the processes of long non-coding RNA in myocardial reperfusion injury field, aiming to provide a novel research and theraputic method for exploring the mechanism and molecular regulation network involed with reperfusion injury.
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Objective To investigate the mechanisms of oxygen free radical/JNK signaling pathway on neuronal autophagy after subarachnoid hemorrhage(SAH) in rats.Methods 160 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups: sham group, SAH model group, low dose Edaravone group and high dose Edaravone group.The SAH model was established by autologous blood injection into cisterna magna twice, while the rats in the sham group were injected with isotonic saline(0.3mL/time).The high dose of edaravone group and low dose of edaravone group were given 5mg/kg or 10mg/kg of edaravone, respectively, once daily with tail intravenous injection after the models were established.The morphological changes of hippocampus neural cells were detected by light microscope.The malondialdehyde (MDA) level in brain tissue was determined with thiobarbituric acid.The changes of phosphorylated JNK and autophagic biomarkers (Beclin-1 and LC3-II)were detected by immunohistochemical method.The expressions of JNK mRNA,Beclin-1 mRNA and LC3 mRNA in hippocampus was detected by Real time-quantitative PCR.Results The necrotic nerve cells were seen in the hippocampus of SAH group in terms of nuclear dissolution, nuclear fragmentation or nuclear disappearance.Compared with Sham group, the level of MDA and the number of dead neurons, the expression of JNK mRNA, Beclin-1 mRNA and LC3-Ⅱ mRNA were increased in the SAH group (P<0.05).The survival rate of nerve cells in the SAH group was lower than that in the sham group.The immunoreactivity of phosphorylated JNK 、Beclin-1 and LC3-Ⅱ in the SAH group was enhanced than that in the sham group.However the damage of the morphological structure of nerve cells was relatively decreased in both doses groups.Compared with SAH group, the level of MDA and the expression of JNK mRNA in low dose Edaravone group and high dose Edaravone group were decreased.The expression of Beclin-1 mRNA and LC-3 mRNA was higher (P<0.05).Furthermore, the survival rates of nerve cells in both dosesgroups were higher than that in the SAH group (P<0.05).Meanwhile, the immunoreactivity of phosphorylated JNK in both doses groups was weakened than that in the SAH group.The mRNA expression of Beclin-1 and LC3-Ⅱ was increased(P<0.05).Conclusion Oxygen free radical played an important role in process of neuronloss by activating the JNK signaling pathway to regulate Beclin-1 and LC3-Ⅱ expression.
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Objective To investigate the effect and the potential mechanisms of low molecular polysaccharide from agaricus blazei (LMPAB) on H2O2-induced oxidative injury in hippocampal neuronal cells of rats.Methods Hippocampal neuronal cells were isolated from SD rats (24 h) and grew in culture.Cultured cells were divided into normal control group (added the same amount of nutrient solution), model control group (added 500 μmol·L-1H2O2 solution) and LMPAB high, medium, low dose groups (added 20,10,5 mg·L-1 LMPAB solution, respectively, then added 500 μmol·L-1 H2O2 solution each).The hippocampal neuron cell activity was detected with MTT method.The hippocampus neuron mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) was detected by flow cytometry.According to the reagent instruction methods, malondialdehyde (MDA), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX) activities were detected.Results The activities of cell, CAT, SOD, GSH-PX and MMP in normal control group and the LMPAB high dose group were significantly higher than those of model control group (P<0.01);The content of MDA in normal control group and LMPAB high dose group was significantly lower than that of model control group (P<0.01).Conclusion The protective effect of LMPAB on hippocampal neurons with H2O2-induced injury may be related with the mechanism of enhancing the neuronal antioxidative capacity.
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Aim To investigate the protective effects of dihydroquercetin(DDQ) against myocardial ischemis reperfusion injury(MIRI) in rats.Methods Male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 4 groups(n=10):normal,control,I/R model, and I/R model+DDQ(5,10 mg·L-1).This study used an isolated Langendorff rat heart model.The left ventricu-lar developed pressure(LVDP),heart rate(HR) and the maximum rise and fall rate of the left ventricular pressure(±dp/dtmax) were monitored and documented using a physiological recorder.The levels of lactate dehydrogenase(LDH) and creatine kinase(CK) were analyzed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Infarct size was measured using 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride staining.The levels of superoxide dismutase(SOD) and malondialdehyde(MDA), as well as the ratio of glutathione/glutathione disulfide(GSH/GSSG) were measured via ELISA.HE staining was used to observe the pathological changes of myocardial tissue.Results Compared with the I/R model group, the I/R model+DDQ groups raised hemodynamic parameters, SOD level, and GSH/GSSG ratio;and reduced the amount of CK, LDH, MDA levels.Moreover, the I/R model+DDQ groups had lower infarct size and pathological changes in myocardial tissue than I/R model group.Conclusion DDQ exertes cardioprotective effects against I/R via improving the oxygen free radical scavenging ability, the inhibition of oxygen free radical and reducing lipid peroxidation.
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Objective To investigate the effect of astragalus injection on serum oxygen free radical, TGF-β1 and vascular endothelial function in diabetes mellitus.Methods 120 cases of type 2 diabetic patients were selected from December 2010 to December 2014 as the object of study, 2 groups of patients underwent diabetic education and diet, exercise therapy, the control group were treated with metformin hydrochloride tablets, and the observation group were combined with astragalus injection, the contents of SOD, MDA and GSH-PX were compared between the 2 groups.The serum levels of TGF-β1, VEGF, ANG-1 and AOPP were compared between 2 groups.Results After treatment, comared with control group, the serum MDA and AOPP were higher, the GSH-PX and SOD were higher; the TGF-β1 were lower; the VEGF and ANG-1 were higher in observation group ( P <0.05).Conclusion Astragalus injection could improve the function of vascular endothelium in patients with diabetes, reduce the transforming growth factor β1, improving the free radical aggregation state.
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Uric acid, a metabolic product of purines, may exert a role in tissue healing. In this review we will explore its role as an alarm initiating the inflammatory process that is necessary for tissue repair, as a scavenger of oxygen free radicals, as a mobilizer of progenitor endothelial cells and as supporter of adaptive immune system.
O ácido úrico, um produto metabólico das purinas, pode exercer um papel na cicatrização de tecidos. Nesta revisão, será explorado o seu papel no alarme inicial do processo inflamatório que é necessário para o reparo tissular, bem como a sua atuação neutralizadora de radicais livres de oxigênio, mobilizadora de células endoteliais progenitoras e favorecedora da atuação do sistema imunológico adaptativo.
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Objective To study the effects of hydrogen dioxide (oxygen free radical donator) and vitamin C (oxygen free radical scavenger) on the electric current of large conductance calcium -activated potassium channels (BKCa channels) in isolated outer hair cells in aging guinea pigs .Methods Acute enzyme was used to isolat outer hair cells of aging guinea pigs ,in which of BKCa channel's electric current was observed and recorded by whole-cell recording mode of patch -clamp .After recording the stable and normal electric current of BKCa channels ,added H2 O2 dilution (0 .2 mmol/L) 40 μl in the 2 ml chambers within freshly isolated outer hair cells so that the concen‐tration of H2 O2 in the balneum would be 4 μmol /L .The groups(n=5) received individually vitamin C solution (5 mg/ml) 0 ,10 ,20 ,40μl in the 2 ml chambers within freshly isolated outer hair cells so that the concentration of vi‐tamin C in the balneum would be 0 ,25 ,50 ,100 μg /ml ,observing and recording the effects of different concentration of vitamin C to electric current of BKCa channels .Results ①In the w hole-cell mode of patch -clamp ,the rapid activation and non-deactivation electric current with a string of large amplitude was recorded ,above -40~ -30 mV activation voltage .The electric current increased with the increasing membrane potential .The amplitude in‐creased continuously and performed characteristics of outward rectification .When the concentration of IbTX was 100 nmol /L ,the activity of the channel was completely blocked and confirmed BKCa channel's electric current .②Medication within three minutes ,when VT was +50 mV ,the BKCa channels'the maximum peak current densities of 4 μmol /L H2 O2 group rose from 22 .09 ± 0 .27 PA /PF to 43 .53 ± 1 .09 PA/PF ,amplification was 97 .06% .In H2 O2 4 μmol /L + vitamin C with different concentrations as 25 ,50 ,100 μg/ml groups ,the BKCa channels'elec‐tric current performed about concentration-dependent inhibition ,and electric current's amplitude and peak current density decreased with the increasing concentration of vitamin C ,the I-V curves were reduced .However ,this still could not be recovered to the normal levels .Conclusion The oxygen free radical /BKCa exists in the process .The vitamin C as oxygen free radical scavenger can reverse the process to a large extent .
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Objective To explore the effetc of different intensity of exercise on learning ablility and oxygen free radical metabolism in rats after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R). Methods 60 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham group, I/R group, aerobic exercise preconditioning group and exhaustive exercise preconditioning group. The morphological changes of neural cells in hippo-campus were observed with HE staining, the learning ablility was assessed with shuttle box, the activity of superoxide dismutase and malo-ndialdehyde level in hippocampus were measured with hydroxylamine method and TBA method respectively 1, 3, 7 days after injury. Re-sults The number of survival neurons, active avoidance reaction and activity of superoxide dismutase decreased, and the latency of passive avoidance and malondialdehyde levels increased in all the other groups compare with the sham group (P<0.001). Further more, the number of surviving neurons, active avoidance reaction rate and the activity of superoxide dismutase were less in the I/R group than in the aerobic exercise preconditioning group (P<0.001), and more than in the exhaustive exercise preconditioning group (P<0.001), while the latency of passive avoidance and the level of malondialdehyde was more than in the aerobic exercise preconditioning group (P<0.001), and less than in the exhaustive exercise preconditioning group (P<0.001). Conclusion Regular aerobic exercise is beneficial to protect the learning ability from cerebral I/R in rats, but exhaustive exercise may be negative, which may associated with the metabolism of oxygen free radical in hip-pocampus impacted by exercise.
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@# Objective To explore the effetc of different intensity of exercise on learning ablility and oxygen free radical metabolism in rats after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R). Methods 60 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham group, I/R group, aerobic exercise preconditioning group and exhaustive exercise preconditioning group. The morphological changes of neural cells in hippocampus were observed with HE staining, the learning ablility was assessed with shuttle box, the activity of superoxide dismutase and malondialdehyde level in hippocampus were measured with hydroxylamine method and TBA method respectively 1, 3, 7 days after injury. Results The number of survival neurons, active avoidance reaction and activity of superoxide dismutase decreased, and the latency of passive avoidance and malondialdehyde levels increased in all the other groups compare with the sham group (P<0.001). Further more, the number of surviving neurons, active avoidance reaction rate and the activity of superoxide dismutase were less in the I/R group than in the aerobic exercise preconditioning group (P<0.001), and more than in the exhaustive exercise preconditioning group (P<0.001), while the latency of passive avoidance and the level of malondialdehyde was more than in the aerobic exercise preconditioning group (P<0.001), and less than in the exhaustive exercise preconditioning group (P<0.001). Conclusion Regular aerobic exercise is beneficial to protect the learning ability from cerebral I/R in rats, but exhaustive exercise may be negative, which may associated with the metabolism of oxygen free radical in hippocampus impacted by exercise.
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BACKGROUND:This study was undertaken to observe the concentration of SP-A/B and the pulmonary surfactant in the lung tissue of rats with acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by paraquat poisoning after the treatment of metabolic antioxidant-lipoic acid and whether its influence was related to TNF-α. METHODS:Sixty-six male Sprage-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups:normal control group (NS group), 6 rats; paraquat poisoning group (PQ group), 30 rats; and paraquat+lipoic acid treatment group (LA group), 30 rats. The rats in the PQ and LA groups were subdivided into 3-, 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-hour subgroups, with 6 rats in each group. After the rats were sacrificed, lung tissue from the same part was taken from the rats. After HE staining, histological changes were observed in the tissue under a light microscope. Lung tissue was also taken to test the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA). Whole blood (0.8 mL) without anticoagulant was drawn from the tail vein of rats for the determination of the TNF-α level. The total RNA of the lung tissue was collected, and the Rt-PCR method was used to measure the levels of SP-A and SP-B mRNA. RESULTS:HE staining showed that histopathological changes were milder in the LA group than in the PQ group. There were significant differences in MDA and SOD levels between different intervals both in intergroups and intragroups except the 3-hour subgroup (P<0.01). Likewise, the significant differences in the levels of TNF-α were also present between the three groups and between different intervals (P<0.01). The significant differences in SP-A mRNA and SP-B mRNA amplification ratio were seen between the three groups at the same intervals (P<0.01), but the differences between different intervals in the PQ group were statistically significant (P<0.05). The differences between different intervals in the LA group were statistically significant (P<0.01). CONCLUSION:Lipoic acid in acute paraquat poisoning could diminish lung tissue damage by regulating directly tumor necrosis factor and indirectly the content of pulmonary surfactant so as to reduce pulmonary edema, improve lung compliance, and finally protect lung tissues.
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Objective:To explore the effects of total saponins of panax ginseng ( TSPG) combined with icariin ( ICA) on learning and memory capability, oxygen free radical and apoptosis of hippocampal CA1 pyramidal cells in vascular dementia ( VD) rats. Meth-ods:The VD rats were obtained by occlusion of bilateral common carotid artery and reperfusion repeatedly combined with intraperitoneal injection of sodium nitroprusside. Spacial learning and memory ability was evaluated by 8-arm radial electric maze test on the 21st day af-ter the drug treatment, the activity of SOD and the level of MDA in the brain were determined, and the adjacent sections were used to de-tect fragmented DNA in apoptotic cells( TUNEL) . Results:The learning and memory ability of the model rats judged by the 8-arm radial electric maze test was significantly decreased compared with that in the sham-operated group (P <0.05). The combination treatment could significantly protect and improve all the evaluated indices of the model rats after the 3-week treatment (P<0. 05) with increased SOD (P<0. 05), and decreased MDA (P<0. 01) and TUNEL positive cells (P<0. 05). Conclusion:The combination drug treatment can significantly protect and improve the spacial learning and memory ability of VD rats, which is related with such effects as improving oxygen free radical metabolism and nerve cell injure in hippocampal CA1 region.
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Objective To investigate the effect of baicalin on inflammatory factors and oxygen free radical metabolism in patients with traumatic shock.Methods 38 patients with traumatic shock were treated with baicalin 200mg intravenous injection when admitted to hospital.Before and 1 h after treatment,TNF-α,IL-6,IL-8,MDA and SOD were measured in blood.Results Compared with before treatment,TNF-,IL-6,IL-8,and MDA levels were decreased after treatment (t =7.32,6.12,20.21,16.10,all P ＜ 0.05),while SOD activity was significantly increased (t =1.69,P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion Baicalin could inhibit the production and release of inflammatory factors TNF-α,IL-6,IL-8 in patients with traumatic shock,reduce the damage of oxygen free radicals to the cells.Early treatment with baicalin had protective effect on patients with traumatic shock.
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Objective To explore the efficacy of different modes of fluid resuscitation (early or delayed use of norepinephrine) on lung injury of septic shock rat induced by LPS.Methods A total of 60 male Wistar rats were randomly (random number) divided into 4 groups:the normal control group (group A,n =15),septic shock control group (group B,n =15),conventional fluid resuscitation group (group C,n =15),fluid resuscitation with early using of norepinephrine group (group D,n =15).All rats were mechanically ventilated with the same parameters.In the group C,norepinephrine was used 30 min after fluid resuscitation.In the group D,norepinephrine was used at the beginning of fluid resuscitation.Vital signs,volume of fluid infused and dosage of norepinephrine were recorded.Rats were sacrificed 2 h later and blood samples were collected for blood gas analysis.The lung tissues and BALF were collected.Pathological changes of the lung tissues were observed under light microscope.The levels of MPO,SOD and MDA were detected.The levels of IL-6,IL-8 and TNF-α in BALF and in serum were detected by using ELISA.Results Compared with group C,the mean volume of fluid infusion to achieve target blood pressure was decreased,oxygenation index was improved and the level of blood lactic acid were decreased in group D (P ＜ 0.05).HE staining indicated that inflammatory cells were decreased,pulmonary edema and alveolar walls hyperemia were alleviated in group D in comparison with group C.Inflammatory cytokines (IL-6,IL-8 and TNF-α) in BALF and in serum were significantly decreased in group D compared with group C (P ＜0.05).Levels of MPO were decreased in group D compared with group B and group C.However,early using of norepinephrine had limited effect on the levels of SOD and MDA.Conclusions The current study demonstrated that fluid resuscitation with early use of norepinephrine exhibited a protective effect on lung injuries induced by LPS.
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Objective To observe the changes in concentrations of pulmonary surfactant SP-A/B in lung tissue during acute lung injury (ALI) /acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) induced by acute paraquat poisoning (PQP) after the treatment with metabolic antioxidant,lipoic acid,and to explore the potential involvement of TNF-α in ALI/ARDS as well as to discuss the assumed protective mechanisms of lipoic acid against acute lung injury.Methods Sixty-six male Sprage-Dawley rats were randomly (random number) divided into 3 groups,namely control group (NS,n =6),paraquat poisoning group (PQ,n =30),paraquat + lipoic acid treatment group (LA,n =30).Then both group PQ and group LA were further divided separately into five subgroups,namely 3,6,12,24 and 48 h subgroups (n =6 in each subgroup).After rats sacrificed,the lung tissues were selected,and after HE staining,histological changes were observed under light microscope.Histopathological changes were inflammation and fibrosis in models successfully established.The lung tissues were also taken for tests of SOD and MDA levels.Specimens of whole blood 0.8 mL without anticoagulant were taken from tail vein of rats for determining the TNF-α level.The expressions of SP-A mRNA and SP-B mRNA were measured with RT-PCR from total RNA of the lung tissue.Results ① HE staining showed that the histopathological changes were milder in LA group than that in PQ group.② There were significant differences in MDA and SOD levels between different intervals both in intergroups and intragroup except the groups of 3 hours (P ＜ 0.01).③ Likewise,the significant differences in the levels of TNF-α were also present between three groups and between different intervals (P＜0.01).④ The significant differences in SP-A mRNA and SP-B mRNA amplification ratio existed between three groups at the same interval (P ＜ 0.01),but those differences between different intervals in group PQ were of statistical significance (P ＜ 0.05).And those differences between diffirent intervals in group LA were statistically significant (P ＜0.01).Conclusions Lipoic acid in acute paraquat poisoning could lessen lung tissue damage,which might be directly dominated by the levels of tumor necrosis factor,and in turn indirectly affect the content of pulmonary surfactant,thereby reducing pulmonary edema and improving lung compliance,then protecting the lung tissues.
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BACKGROUND: This study aimed to empirically investigate the determinants on oxygen free radical degree which causes biological damage focusing on smoking habit and health behaviors in daily life. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, the subjects were adult males who submitted free radical tests among the examinees of the comprehensive medical testings at an university hospital in Suwon from 2008 to 2010. Total 497 samples were used in analyses for clarifying the relations of free radical degree to age, smoking, obesity, and other health behaviors. RESULTS: First, the degree of oxygen free radical increases by 0.164 as the age group increases (P<0.05). Second, the degree of oxygen free radical increases by 0.547 as the smoking habit increases (P<0.001). Third, the degree of oxygen free radical increases by 0.087 as the exposure to hazardous factors in workplace increases (P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The findings of the study imply that the smoking habit has more great influence on the increase of oxygen free radical in body than any other health behaviors. The causality of free radical to smoking and health behavior was not identified due to the limit of the cross-sectional study so it needs to be studied prospectively in the future.