Mechanisms for inhibitory effect of ALDH2 on doxorubicin-induced cytotoxicity in C2C12 myogenic cell line / 中南大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the mechanisms for inhibitory effect of aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) on doxorubicin (DOX)-induced cytotoxicity in C2C12 myogenic cell line.
@*METHODS@#Cell apoptosis was evaluated by flow cytometry and the activity of capase-3/7. The relative content of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE) were detected by chemical fluorometric enzyme immunoassay. The protein and mRNA expression of ALDH2, Bcl-2, NADPH oxidase 2 (NOX2) and the cytoplasmic subunit p-p47PHOX were evaluated by Western blot and quantitative PCR, respectively. 
@*RESULTS@#Overexpression of ALDH2 attenuated DOX-induced cell toxicity (increase in apoptosis and inhibition of proliferation), which were reversed by downregulation of ALDH2. Overexpression of ALDH2 reduced p47PHOX phosphorylation levels, and suppressed activation of NOX2 and ROS production, which were reversed by downregulation of ALDH2. Moreover, apocynin, an inhibitor of NOX, reduced the cytotoxicity of DOX concomitantly with a decrease in phosphorylation of p47PHOX, ROS production and caspase-3/7 activity, and an increase in the activity and expression of ALDH2. 
@*CONCLUSION@#DOX-induced cytotoxicity is related to increase of intracellular oxidative stress, which is involved in unregulation of NOX2 and downregulation of ALDH2. Activation of ALDH2 could exert cytoprotection via inhibiting NOX2-dependent ROS production.

Changes of plasma growth hormone releasing peptide level and its influencing factors in patients with hyperthyroidism / 中国基层医药

Objective To study the changes of plasma growth hormone releasing peptide(Ghrelin)level and its influencing factors in patients with hyperthyroidism.Methods 55 patients with hyperthyroidism (observation group)and 55 healthy persons (control group)were selected.ELISA was used to detect plasma indicators before and after treatment.The level of body fat percentage,Ghrelin,S -TSH and FT3 ,FT4 of the two groups before and after treatment were compared,and the relationship between Ghrelin and FT3 ,FT4 ,percentage of body fat,plasma S -TSH was analyzed.Results Compared with the control group,the percentage of body fat,Ghrelin and S -TSH level in the observation group were lower,and FT3 ,FT4 levels were higher,there were significant differences between the two groups(t1 =5.021,t2 =9.628,t3 =23.054,t4 =29.325,t5 =28.967,P <0.05).Compared with before treatment,the body fat percentage,Ghrelin and S -TSH level of the observation group were higher after treatment,and FT3 ,FT4 levels were lower after treatment,the differences were statistically significant(t6 =5.282,t7 =8.651,t8 =21.835,t9 =27.126,t10 =26.855,P <0.05).The correlation analysis showed that FT3 and FT4 were negatively correlated with plasma Ghrelin level(r =-0.44,-0.39,P <0.05),the percentage body fat and S -TSH had positive relationship with plasma Ghrelin level (r =0.31,0.33,P <0.05).Conclusion The plasma Ghrelin level in the patients with hyperthyroidism is lower than healthy subjects,and its level is related with FT3 ,FT4 ,percentage of body fat and S -TSH,the detection of the above indicators has important value for the assessment of hyperthyroidism.

Change of ESBLs-KPN and ESBLs-ECO after antimicrobial intervention / 中南大学学报(医学版)

Objective To evaluate the change of extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBLs) Producing Klebsiella Pneumoniae (ESBLs-KPN) and Escherichia coli (ESBLs-ECO) causing nosocomial infection after antimicrobial intervention. Methods We regularly monitored the data on the yearly consumption [defined as daily dose (DDD) per 1 000 patient-days] of frequently used antibiotics from Dec. 2004 to Dec. 2007. From Jan. 2005 to Dec. 2007, we monitored the resistance of frequently used antibiotics and the timely integrative antimicrobial intervention was based on the outcome of antimicrobial resistance. We also monitored the isolation rate of ESBLs-KPN and ESBLs-ECO causing nosocomial infection. The departments studied were the experimental group and other comparable medical departments were the control group(ICU was excluded).Results The isolation rate of ESBLs-KPN ((43.90%)) and ESBLs-ECO (45.83%) in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group (28.04% and 24.90%, respectively) before the intervetion (P＜0.05). The isolation rate of ESBLs-KPN decreased (from 26.47% to 17.65%) in the experimental group and that in the control group increased ( ESBLs-KPN: from 34.18% to (52.94%;) ESBLs-ECO: from 47.13% to 63.78%) from 2005 to 2007 (P＜0.05). The isolation rate of ESBLs-KPN and ESBLs-ECO in the experimental group was lower than that in the control group after the antimicrobial intervention (P＜0.05). Usage of ceftazidime and cefoperazone/sulbactam and imipenem was reduced and the consumption of cefepime was increased in the experimental group ((P＜0.05)). Consumption of ceftazidime and cefoperazone/sulbactam and cefepime was increased. Conclusion The prevalence of ESBLs-KPN and ESBLs-ECO may be decreased after the integrative antimicrobial intervention.

Relationships Between Antimicrobial Use and Producing Extended-spectrum ?-Lactamases / 中华医院感染学杂志

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the relationships between antimicrobial usage and the isolated rate of ESBLs-KPN and ESBLs-ECO.METHODS We monitored the data on the yearly patient-days and the yearly consumption(defined daily dose(DDD) per 1000 patient days) frequent antibiotics and the isolated rate of ESBLs-KPN and ESBLs-ECO causing nosocomial infections from Jan 2004 to Dec 2007 was analyzed.RESULTS The yearly patient-days of our department significantly increased from 64 203 days in 2004 to 74 442 days in 2007(P

Relationship Between Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Susceptibility in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Causing Nosocomial Infections / 中华医院感染学杂志

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the relationship between and antimicrobial usage antimicrobial susceptibility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa(PAE) causing nosocomial infections. METHODS Monitored the data on the yearly patient-days and the yearly consumption(defined daily dose(DDD) per 1000 patient days) the consumption of ceftazidime,cefepime,levofloxacin,piperacillin/tazobactam,cefoperazone/sulbactam,mipenem and meropenem from Jan 2003 to Dec 2007.was analyzed.Disk susceptibility data of P.aeruginosa(PAE) causing nosocomial infections were tested. RESULTS The yearly patient-days of our department significantly increased from 60 069 in 2003 to 74 442 in 2007(P

Detection of ornithine carbamoyltrans ferase(OCT)and its clinical significane / 重庆医科大学学报

Objective:To detect the value of OCT to diagnose kidney disease.Methods:130 cases in control team,total disease 114 cases to measure their values of serum or urine OCT and urine Cr.Results:The average values of serum OCT of control,kidney neoplasm,dropsical nephritis,upper urinary tract infection,acute glomerulonephritis are respectively 0.12,0.68,2.35,6.45,144.22 IU/L,U OCT/U Cr of them are respectively 21、133、118、143、371,the values in acute glomerulonephritis are prominently higher than those in control team(sP