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    10 May 2014
    Volume 52 Issue 5
    Research progress on the secretory and analgesic effects of erythrocytes
    ZHANG Zhimian1, PU Huaqing1, WANG Bingxiang2
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  1-4.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2014.129
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    There is almost no organelle in human red blood cell (RBC). Hemoglobin approximately accounts for 98% of the RBC protein, serving as the main transport medium of air. The accumulated data indicatd that, RBC not only engaged in air exchange, but also produced molecular signaling as a side job in the circulation of blood. A recent study showed that proteasome and its subunits exist in mature RBC, which is involved in the formation of hemorphins. Different types of hemorphins are derived from the degradation of hemoglobin in RBC, which have a systemic physiological and pathophysiological influences when they travel through the body via the bloodstream. In this paper, we reviewed the secretory function of red blood cells, the main products and their function, and their clinical applications, hoping to open up a new direction for the clinical treatment of pain in the future.
    Role of decitabine in the mitochondria biogenesis of synchronized G0/G1 phase MDS-L cell line
    QIU Zongjian, YANG Juan, SONG Qiang
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  5-9.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.675
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    Objective  To investigate the effect of decitabin (DAC) on the mitochondrial biogenesis of synchronized G0/G1 cells. Methods  MDS-L cells were treated with aphidicolin (APC) to synchronize cell cycle at G0/G1 stage. After treatment of decitabine at different concentrations (0, 5, 10, 15μmol/L), reactive oxygen species (ROS) productions were detected by DCFH-DA. Changes of mitochondrial DNA copy number and expressions of coded genes,NADH dehydrogenase 1 (ND1) and NADH dehydrogenase 6(ND6), were detected with qRT-PCR.  Results  In comparison with the control group, decitabine at low concentration (5μmol/L) could promote the production of ROS (P<0.05) and increase the copy number of mtDNA (P<0.05); however, as the concentration increased to 15μmol/L, ROS production started to decline to even lower than that of the control (P<0.05). Besides, DAC could significantly change the expressions of ND1 and ND6 at high concentration. Conclusion  Decitabine can affect mitochondrial biogenesis by altering the mtDNA copy number and gene expressions in a concentration-dependent manner.
    Methamphetamine inhibits spontaneous action potential frequency and hyperpolarization-activated cation current in mesolimbic dopaminergic neurons
    YUE Qingwei, ZHU Dexiao, WU Jintao, LIU Haili, ZHANG Jing, LI Guibao, DING Zhaoxi, SUN Jinhao
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  10-14.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.662
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    Objective  To label and identify the mesolimbic dopaminergic neurons and observe the effects of high concentration methamphetamine (MA) on their electrophysiological properties and hyperpolarization-activated cation current(Ih). Methods  Fluorescent retrograde tracer was injected into nucleus accumbens (NAc) with stereotaxic apparatus. The labeled cells were identified with tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) immunohistochemical staining. Whole-cell patch-clamp recordings were prepared from the labeled neurons in brain slices with and without MA (10μmol/L) treatment. Results  Mesolimbic neurons projected to NAc were successfully labeled with fluorescence tracer. Immunohistochemical staining showed that labeled cells were TH positive, which mainly distributed in the ventral tegmental area (VTA). The spontaneous action potential frequency of labeled neurons was obviously reduced by MA treatment (P<0.05). Besides, the Ih current was obviously inhibited (P<0.05) by MA.  Conclusion  MA inhibits the spontaneous action potential frequency and Ih of mesolimbic dopaminergic neurons.
    Effects of Wnt3a on the neurogenesis in rats during early brain  injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage
    LI Zhuo1, JIANG Huili2, LIU Dianwei2, XIE Jie1, JIANG Yong2
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  15-19.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.635
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    Objective  To investigate the effects and possible mechanisms of Wnt3a on the neurogenesis in rats during early brain injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Methods  A total of 70 adult male SD rats were randomly divided into 7 groups: the sham operation group, SAH group, Wnt3a Ⅰ group, Wnt3a Ⅱ group, Wnt3a Ⅲ group, Wnt3a Ⅳ group and DKK-1 group. The SAH model was established by injecting autologous blood into cisterna magna. An immunofluorescence technique was used to detect neurogenesis by investigating the BrdU-positive cells located in the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus of rats. Dishevelled-1(Dvl-1) and β-catenin expressions were detected with Western blotting. Results  After injection of 5, 10, 20 and 40μg/mL Wnt3a into the cisterna magna, the percentages of BrdU-positive cells gradually increased (P<0.05). The expressions of Dvl-1 and β-catenin protein were also upregulated in a dose-dependant manner (P<0.05). After injection of DKK-1 as an inhibitor of classical Wnt signaling pathway, the percentage of BrdU-positive cells markedly decreased (P<0.05), and the activities of Dvl-1 and β-catenin were inhibited (P<0.05). Conclusion  Wnt3a may have the potential to promote neurogenesis by activating canonical Wnt-signaling pathway during early brain injury after SAH, which can contribute to the protection and reparation of the central nervous system.
    Effects of thrombolytic therapy with broadened therapeutic window on infarct volume, microvessel density and adherence factors in acute cerebral infarction
    LIN Yan1, LIU Jinzhi1, LIU Jie1, YANG Qianqian2, SI Zhihua1, XU Shan1, WANG Aihua1
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  20-24.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2014.043
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    Objective  To explore the effect of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator(r-tPA) thrombolytic therapy with broadened therapeutic window on the cerebral infarct volume, microvessel density (MVD), and expression of adherence factors (ICAM-1 and VCAM-1) in acute cerebral infarction. Methods  A total of 216 SD rats were randomly divided into the control group, stroke group, rtPA 4.5h group and rtPA 6h group. Each group was randomly divided into three subgroups, and brains were drawn from the animals in each subgroup on the 1st, 3rd and 7th day. TTC staining was employed to observe cerebral infarct volume, immunohistochemical staining was used to observe MVD around ischemic core, and real time-PCR was used to detect the expression quantity of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 mRNA around cerebral infarcts. Results  Compared with the stroke group, the cerebral infarct volume was obviously reduced in the rtPA 4.5h group and rtPA 6h group at each time point (P<0.01). The cerebral infarct volume increased with the thrombolysis time, with statistical differences between the rtPA 4.5h group and rtPA 6h group(P<0.05). MVD was higher in the rtPA 4.5h and rtPA 6h groups compared with the stroke group on the 3rd day (P<0.05), which was significantly higher on the 7th day (P<0.01). MVD of the rtPA 4.5h group and rtPA 6h group increased with time, and the increase was more significant on the 7th day than on the 3rd day (P<0.05). No change of MVD were found between rtPA 4.5h group and rtPA 6h group on the 1st, 3rd and 7th day (P>0.05). The ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 mRNA expressions of stroke, rtPA 4.5h and rtPA 6h groups started to elevate (P<0.01) on the 1st day after thrombolysis, which reached peak on the 3rd day (P<0.01), and remained significantly elevated on the 7th day (P<0.01). Compared to the stroke group, the ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 mRNA expressions of rtPA 4.5h group and rtPA 6h group were lower at each time point (P<0.05). As the thrombolysis time extended, the ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 mRNA expressions of rtPA 4.5h and rtPA 6h groups increased, with statistical differences between them(P<0.05). Conclusion  The thrombolysis therapy of broadened time window could reduce the infarct volume, increase the microvessel density and inhibit the expression of immune adherence factors, which offers a reliable theoretical basis for the thrombolytic therapy of stroke.
    Intestinal function analysis in Parkinson's disease and the expression of CXCR4 in the enteric nervous system
    ZHANG Jing1, BAO Lihua1,2, WU Jintao1, LI Guibao1, LIU Haili1, YUE Qingwei1,ZHU Dexiao1, SUN Dong1, SONG Shouyang1, DING Zhaoxi1, SUN Jinhao1
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  25-29.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.692
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    Objective  To investigate the changes of intestinal function in rats with Parkinsons disease (PD) and explore the function and mechanism of CXCL12/CXCR4 in enteric nervous systems. Methods  Twenty SD rats were randomly divided into 6-OHDA group and control group. In 6-OHDA group, SD rats were treated with 6-OHDA to establish PD model. Four weeks later, the one-hour fecal excretion and water content of the feces in two groups were measured.In addition, the expression of CXCR4 in the gastrointestinal nerve plexus was detected by immunofluorescent staining. Results  Compared with those in the control group, the one-hour fecal excretion and water content of the feces in 6-OHDA group were significantly decreased(P<0.01). In 6-OHDA group, the number of CXCR4-positive cells in gastrointestinal nerve plexus was obviously decreased while the fluorescence intensity was increased (P<0.01). Conclusion  Gastrointestinal dysfunction of PD rats may be related to the decreasing expression of CXCR4 in the enteric nervous systems.
    Protective effect and mechanism of ethyl pyruvate on the small intestine barrier in rats with sepsis
    ZHANG Qingwei1, WANG Chunting2, Wang Qizhi2, ZHANG Lin2, WANG Peng2, MENG Mei2
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  30-34.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.680
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    Objective  To explore the effects of ethyl pyruvate (EP) on the small intestine barrier in rats with sepsis and its possible mechanism. Methods  A total of 85 Wistar rats with sepsis induced by cecal ligation and puncture surgery (CLP) were randomly divided into 3 groups: Ringers administration group (Rin group), the septic group with ethyl pyruvate administration (EP group) and sham-operated group(the control group). The histological changes and bacterial translocation in the ileal architecture microvascular were observed, perfusion of small intestine, activity of myeloperoxidase (MPO), the level of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) mRNA and rat mast cell protease-Ⅱ (RMCP Ⅱ) were tested, and the survival rate of rats was calculated. Results  The Rin group had more severe injury of small intestinal mucosa, while the EP group had better morphological changes, and fewer bacterial colonies shift compared with the Rin group. Compared with the control group, the Rin group had weaker blood flow, higher expression of MPO, RMCP Ⅱ, and iNOS (all P<0.001). Compared with the Rin group, EP group had enlarged blood flow, decreased expressions of MPO and iNOS, and higher survival rate of animals (all P<0.001). Conclusion  EP can ameliorate the morality rate of sepsis and improve the microcirculation by decreasing MPO and iNOS expressions in the small intestine, which may protect the small intestine barrier of septic rats.
    Exploration of the protective role of antifreeze protein III on mouse embryo in vitrification
    WEN Yan1, ZHAO Shuqin2, SHEN Yanjun1, CHAO Lan1, SONG Changzheng3, DENG Xiaohui1
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  35-38.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.747
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    Objective  To observe whether antifreeze protein III (AFPIII) is able to protect cytoskeleton microfilament and the potential development after recovery while being used in the vitrification of two-cell stage embryos. Methods   A total of 1 200 two-cell stage embryos were collected and randomly divided into 3 groups: fresh control group, vitrification group, and vitrification group with additional AFPIII (500ng/mL) group, with 400 embryos in each group. Half of the embryos in each group were used for blastocyst culture after recovery, and the left were used for immunofluorescent staining of the microfilament, to compare the recovery rate, the following blastocyst formation rate, and the rate of formal cytoskeleton microfilament. Results  The recovery rate in the vitrification group with additional AFPIII was higher than that of the vitrification group (P<0.05); the ratio of blastocyst formation rate and intact actin filaments were higher in the fresh control group and vitrification group with additional AFPIII, compared to that of the vitrification group (both P<0.05); there was no statistical difference between the fresh control group and vitrification group with additional AFPIII (P>0.05). Conclusion  AFPIII plays a protective role on mouse two-stage embryos in vitrification.
    Regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors expression in SKOV3 cells by basil polysaccharide and its effect on SKOV3 cell invasion
    FU Wei1, GAO Wenjuan2, ZHANG Zhimian1, QU Xun2, ZHAO Yuxia3
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  39-43.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2014.160
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    Objective  To investigate the effect of basil polysaccharide (BPS) on the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFRs) in SKOV3 ovarian cancer cells and its involvement in regulating the invasion of SKOV3 cells. Methods  Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) secretion by SKOV3 cells after BPS treatment was analyzed by ELISA and the regulation of VEGFRs in SKOV3 cells by BPS was assessed by qRT-PCR and flow cytometry. Transwell assay was performed to investigate the effect of different concentrations of BPS on SKOV3 cell invasion. Lentiviral shRNA expression vector infection was utilized to stably knockdown the expression of VEGFR2 in SKOV3 cells and the impact of BPS on VEGFR2-knockdown SKOV3 cells was further analyzed by Transwell assay. Results  Secretion of VEGF from SKOV3 cells was not altered by BPS treatment, and BPS showed no significant effect on VEGFR1 and VEGFR3 expressions in SKOV3 cells. However, VEGFR2 expression in SKOV3 cells was remarkably increased by BPS treatment both in the mRNA level and surface protein level. Transwell assay showed BPS significantly inhibited the invasion of SKOV3 cells in vitro in a concentration-dependent manner. SKOV3 cells infected with specific VEGFR2 shRNA lentiviral vector showed decreased expression of VEGFR2, and the inhibitory effect of BPS on VEGFR2-knockdown SKOV3 cells was lower than that on the negative control cells. Conclusion  BPS significantly inhibited the invasion of SKOV3 cells in vitro, which was partially mediated by the up-regulation of VEGFR2 in SKOV3 cells.
    High glucose induced RSC96 Schwann cells injury in vitro
    XU Min, ZHANG Xianghua, SUN Aili, NI Yihong, SUN Fudun, CHEN Shihong
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  44-48.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2014.042
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    Objective  To observe the effects of high glucose on the proliferation and apoptosis of rat RSC96 Schwann cells, and to explore the possible mechanisms. Methods  RSC96 Schwann cells cultured in vitro were divided into control group (25mmol/L) and high glucose group (100mmol/L), which were treated with high glucose as indicated. Cell proliferation was determined by methylthiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) staining. Cell apoptosis was assessed by flow cytometry. The protein expressions of Lipin-1 and nerve growth factor(NGF) were detected by Western blotting, and the expression of Lipin-1 was further evaluated by immuno-fluorescence. Results  High glucose significantly inhibited RSC96 cell proliferation and increased cell apoptosis, which was accompanied by reduced protein expressions of Lipin-1 and NGF (P<0.05). Conclusion  High glucose has an inhibitory effect on rat Schwann cell proliferation and induces cell apoptosis. Such effects are closely associated with the downregulation of Lipin-1 and NGF protein expressions.
    Experimental study of survival rate and function of stomach subserous transplanted islets in inbred rats
    LIU Xinnong, HU Sanyuan, ZHANG Guangyong, HAN Haifeng, WU Chunxiao, WANG Lei
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  49-52.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.427
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    Objective  To explore the feasibility of transplanting islets into the stomach subserous space in diabetic inbred rats. Methods  Lewis inbred male rats were enrolled as islets donors and recipients. Diabetes was induced by the administration of streptozotocin. Equal numbers of fresh islets were transplanted into the stomach subserous space and into the renal subcapsular space, respectively. The glucose level, intraperitoneal glucose tolerance and survival rate of islets transplanted were detected afterwards. Results  The glucose level of all diabetic rats receiving islets in stomach subserous or renal subcapsular space significantly decreased 3 weeks after transplantation (P<0.05). All rats had good glucose tolerance, and there was no significant difference in the glucose level between the two groups (P>0.05). The islets transplanted into those two sites were identified by immunohistochemical detection using anti-insulin antibody, with a few of inflammatory cells infiltrating around the islets. The infiltration was more obvious around islets located in the renal subcapsular space. The glucose level of rats with islets transplanting into renal subcapsular space and stomach subserous space gradually increased again at the 5th and 4th weeks after transplantation, respectively. The glucose level of all the rats in the two groups significant increased with a reduced glucose tolerance and the immunohistochemical detection showed that there were only dispersed islets left in the two sites at the 6th week after transplantation. Conclusion  Islet transplantation into stomach subserous space is technically feasible and owns a better effect in improving the glucose of diabetic rats than that into renal subcapsular space in the early state. However, the long-term effects remain to be confirmed by other studies.
    Inhibition of proliferation of human non-Hodgkins lymphoma Raji cells by small interference RNA silencing Pokemon gene
    DONG Ke1, PU Yedi2, LIU Qiong1, DAI Guangxia1, LI Lizhen1, LI Hao1, WANG Lingling1, WANG Luqun1
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  53-57.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.765
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    Objective  Small interference RNA (siRNA) was used to silence Pokemon gene in human non-Hodgkins lymphoma Raji cells, then to observe the change of proliferation of Raji cells and explore its possible molecular mechanisms. Methods  Pokemon-targeted siRNA was constructed with lentivirus vector and transfected to Raji cells. RT-PCR and Western blotting were adopted to confirm the silence effect of Pokemon gene in Raji cells, which were then used to determine the mRNA and protein expressions of bcl-6 and mutant p53. Flow cytometry was used to detect the cell apoptosis of each group. Results  Pokemon-siRNA constructed with lentivirus vector could efficiently silence the expression of Pokemon gene in Raji cell (P<0.05). After that, the mRNA and protein expressions of bcl-6 and mutant p53 were significantly decreased (P<0.05) and the cell apoptosis rate was markedly elevated compared with the controls. Conclusion  The siRNA Pokemon gene silencing promotes human non-Hodgkins lymphoma Raji cells apoptosis by lowering the expressions of bcl-6 and mutant p53 gene and protein and inhibiting the proliferation. Pokemon gene is expected to become a new target for non-Hodgkins lymphoma treatment.
    Extraction of total proteins from demodex and qualification of their molecular weights
    ZHU Xiaoli1, GUO Shuling1, SU Lei1, FENG Yuxin2, YUAN Fangshu1
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  58-62.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.708
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    Objective  To establish the optimal extraction method of demodex protein and to analyze its components. Methods  Demodex proteins were extracted by self-made lysate and RIPA lysate, and the extraction effects were evaluated by sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). Partial protein stripes were identified with matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS). The NCBInr database was searched by Mascot software to analyze the components of demodex protein. Results  The extraction effect of self-made lysate was better than that of RIPA protein lysate. A total of 21 proteins were primarily identified. Conclusion  The protein components of demodex were extracted in our experiment, which is helpful for the future study on demodex proteomics.
    Preparation of curcumin-loaded bile salt/phospholipid mixed micelles and its physicochemical properties
    DUAN Yuwei, XI Yanwei, YANG Xiaoye, DU Hongliang, ZHAI Guangxi
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  63-67.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.678
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    Objective  To improve the solubility of curcumin in water and its bioavailability by preparing curcumin-loaded bile salt/phospholipid mixed micelles. Methods  Curcumin-loaded bile salt/phospholipid mixed micelles were prepared by the film dispersion method. Based on the single factor exploration, the central composite design-response surface methodology was employed to optimize the preparation technology with drug loading and entrapment efficiency as indicators. The physicochemical properties such as micromorphology, particle size and zeta potential were evaluated. The dialysis method was used to investigate the in vitro release process of curcumin from micelles. Results  The particles of curcumin-loaded bile salt/phospholipid mixed micelles were spherical and well dispersed with the average size of (66.5±1.5) nm and the zeta potential of (-26.96±0.95) mV. Curcumin was encapsulated in bile salt/phospholipid mixed micelles with loading capacity of (13.48±0.21)% and entrapment efficiency of (87.13±0.98)%. The solubility of curcumin in water was 3.14 mg/mL, and the Results   of the in vitro release showed that the mixed micelles presented the obvious sustained-release behavior. Conclusion  The curcumin-loaded bile salt/phospholipid mixed micelles system might serve as a promising nanocarrier to improve the solubility of curcumin.
    Roles of CXCL16 and ox-LDL in mice with adriamycin-induced nephropathy
    XU Yihuai1, SUN Shuzhen1, ZHEN Junhui2, LI Qian1, WANG Cong1
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  68-72.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.731
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    Objective  To explore the roles of CXCL16 and oxygenized low density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) level in mice model with adriamycin-induced nephropathy. Methods  Fifty male Balb/c mice were separated into the model group and the control group. Mice in the model group were intravenously injected with a single dose of adriamycin (10.5mg/kg), and those in the control group were injuected with the same dosage of physiological saline. Determined 24h urinary protein were observed at the end of the 0, 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th weeks; serum and cholesterol were determined by automatic biochemical analyzer; serum CXCL16,  ox-LDL and urinary CXCL16 were determined by ELISA; the expressions of kidney CXCL16 and ox-LDL were detected by semiquantitative immunohistochemistry, and pathology were observed by light and electron microscopy. Results  Decreased serum albumin(P<0.05) and increased proteinuria(P<0.01) and serum cholesterol(P<0.05) levels were observed in the model group compared with those in the control group. CXCL16 levels in serum, urine and renal tissue and ox-LDL levels in serum and renal tissue increased significantly in the model group, compared with those in the control group(P<0.01). And it kept insistent increase for the model mice as time went on. CXCL16 and ox-LDL protein expressions in kidneys in the model group were strengthed remarkably, compared with those in the control group(P<0.01). Conclusion  CXCL 16  and ox-LDL might take part in the progress of adriamycin-induced nephropathy and correlate with the severity of disease. Serum and urinary CXCL16 levels might be a non-invasive predictor to evaluate the severity of renal injury.
    HDL-C and TG/HDL-C ratio to identify insulin resistance in middle-aged and older Hui ethnic population in Shandong Province
    WANG Chuan1, HOU Xinguo1, LIANG Kai1, YAN Fei1, YANG Junpeng1, WANG Lingshu1, TIAN Meng1, LI Chengqiao2, ZHANG Xiuping3, YANG Weifang4, MA Zeqiang5, CHEN Li1
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  73-76.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2014.095
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    Objective  To find a surrogate marker to identify insulin resistance (IR) in middle-aged and older Hui ethnic subjects in Shandong Province of China using biochemical indicators. Methods  A total of 95 men and 104 women were included in the cross-sectional study. Fasting blood samples were collected to detect blood glucose, insulin, liver enzymes and lipid profiles. IR cut-off value was 3.06 as determined using the 75th percentile of HOMA-IR values. The areas under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic curves (ROC) were used to compare the power of the potential markers. Results  Compared with other biochemical indicators, 1/HDL-C ratio and TG/HDL-C ratio discriminated IR much better than others, with the values of AUC being 0.720 (95% CI: 0.642-0.798) and 0.710(95% CI: 0.634-0.786),respectively. The optimal cut-off points to identify IR were 0.702 (sensitivity 69.4%, specificity 67.3%) for 1/HDL-C ratio (1.425mmol/L for HDL-C) and 1.043 (sensitivity 65.3%, specificity 66.7%) for TG/HDL-C ratio. Conclusion  HDL-C and TG/HDL-C ratio can easily identify IR in the urban middle-aged and older Hui ethnic population in Shandong Province.
    A correlation study between aspirin resistance and  platelet miR126 in acute cerebral infarction patients
    WANG Jianli1, ZHANG Yong2, ZHU Yuanyuan3, LI Bin2, GUAN Yichao1, GENG Ting4
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  77-81.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.711
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    Objective  To investigate the correlation between platelet miR126 and aspirin resistance (AR) in acute cerebral infarction patients. Methods  Fifty-one patients with acute cerebral thrombosis were treated as the case group, and sixty volunteers of non-cerebral infarction and non-myocardial infarction were treated as the control group. The AR and non-aspirin resistance (NAR) were distinguished by the platelet aggregation experiments, and the levels of miR126 were detected by RT-PCR assay. Results  miR126 levels in the case group were less than those in the control group (P<0.05). miR126 levels of AR were significantly higher than those of NAR in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion  Platelet miR126 levels of acute cerebral infarction patients are lower than the volunteers, however, it is not related to AR of patients. Lower level of platelet miR126 prompts acute cerebral infarction to some extent.
    Correlation among Ki-67, PTTG, VEGF and pituitary apoplexy
    ZHAO Hua1, XU Yangyang2, LU Xiangdong3, XU Tongjiang1
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  82-85.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.695
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    Objective  To explore the expressions and significance of Ki-67, PTTG and VEGF in pituitary apoplexy. Methods  A total of 60 cases of pituitary adenoma, including 28 cases of apoplexy adenoma (apoplexy group) and 32 cases of non-apoplexy pituitary adenoma (non-apoplexy group) were collected. Expressions of Ki-67, PTTG and VEGF were analyzed with immunohistochemical method and Western blotting. Results  The Ki-67 expression was significantly higher in the apoplexy group than in the non-apoplexy group (P<0.05); however, there was no significant difference in the PTTG and VEGF expressions between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion  Cell proliferation in pituitary apoplexy is significantly higher than in non-apoplexy pituitary, while PTTG and VEGF have the same ability to induce the blood vessel.
    Identification and validation of suitable reference genes for the investigation of serum microRNA in bladder cancer patients
    LIU Yimin, DU Lutao, WANG Lili, JIANG Xiumei, LI Juan, QU Ailin, WANG Haiyan, ZHENG Guixi, ZHANG Xin,YANG Yongmei, WANG Chuanxin
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  86-91.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2014.007
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    Objective  To identify the most stable reference genes for the quantification of serum miRNA in patients with bladder cancer. Methods  A total of 100 muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) patients, 105 non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) patients, and 139 healthy controls were included in our study. MiSeq sequencing was performed, then the expressions of selected miRNAs by sequencing and U6 were examined by real time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and the stability was analyzed with geNorm and NormFinder. The availability of the most stable reference genes was validated again in a new cohort. Furthermore, the miR-148b-3p was selected as a target gene to determine the effect of candidate normalizers on miRNA quantification. Results  After confirmation by qRT-PCR, 5 genes (hsa-miR-193a-5p, hsa-miR-16-5p, U6, hsa-miR-191-5p and hsa-let-7d-3p) were selected as candidate reference genes. The analysis and validation Results   showed that hsa-miR-193a-5p was the most stably expressed, and the combination of reference genes hsa-miR-193a-5p and hsa-miR-16-5p was suggested. Furthermore, the expression of miR-148b-3p in bladder cancer serum was significantly up-regulated and could be valuable in the diagnosis of bladder cancer. Conclusion  Hsa-miR-193a-5p is the most stable and normalization of miRNA data using a combination of hsa-miR-193a-5p and hsa-miR-16-5p as reference genes may produce reliable and accurate Results   for serum miRNAs study in bladder cancer.
    Expression of nerve growth factor precursor in pathological scars
    ZHOU Yichong1, ZHANG Rui2, FENG Yongqiang1, FENG Zhang1, WANG Yibing1
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  92-95.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.637
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    Objective  To observe the expression of nerve growth factor precursor (proNGF) in pathological scars. Methods  A total of 23 hyperplastic scar samples and 20 keloid samples (pathological scar group) and 20 normal skin tissues (control group) were collected. The proNGF expressions were examined with immunohistochemical and Western blotting techniques. Results  The proNGF was positively expressed in all three tissue types, especially in epidermal cells and fibroblasts. Immunohistochemical examination indicated that proNGF expression was significantly lower in hyperplastic scars and keloids than in normal skin (χ2=8.23, P<0.05; χ2=8.29, P <0.05). Western blotting showed that protein expression of proNGF was markedly lower in hyperplastic scars and keloids than in normal skin (t=14.02, P<0.01; t=20.80, P<0.01). Conclusion  Compared with normal skin, proNGF expression in pathological scars is significantly lower, suggesting the negative relationship between proNGF expression and scar proliferation.
    Cephalometric floating norms as a means to evaluate individual craniofacial patterns of  male children in Shandong area of China   #br#
    YE Jing
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  96-99.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.555
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    Objective  To provide cephalometric floating norms to evaluate the individual craniofacial patterns of the male children in Shandong area. Methods  Eighty-one male children with normal occlusion in Shandong area were enrolled, ranged 8-12 years. Cephalometric measurements of SNA, SN-PP, NSBa, SN-MP and SNB were selected and analized by multiple regression. SNB, which had the highest correlation with the other indicators, was found out. Bivariate linear regression equation was established with SNB as the independent variable; multiple regression equations were established with the other indicators as the independent variables; standard errors of the estimate (SE) of each measurement was calculated by multiple regression analysis. Results  The SE of SNA, SN-PP, NSBa, SN-MP and SNB were 1.97°, 3.32°, 3.75°, 4.31° and 2.03°, respectively. Conclusion  A means by using the cephalometric floating norms to evaluate the individual craniofacial patterns of the male children in Shandong area was established. It may be helpful for the orthodontic-orthopedic diagnosis and treatment for the male children.
    Discussion on a method for preparation of thyroid frozen sections#br#
    PAN Lijing, DAI Yanyan
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  100-103.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.268
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    Objective  To introduce a method for preparation of thyroid frozen sections to improve the section quality. Methods  After sampling, the specimen was frozen and cut into sections, which were fixed immediately by the methanol-acetic acid fixative and stained by hematoxylin and eosin. Results  The staining of sections was bright-coloured, and structures were clear and complete under microscope. The contrast of blue and red staining in nucleus and cytoplasm was obvious. The cells had no obvious swelling and ice crystal formation. The rate of good-quality section was more than 98%. Conclusion  Ideal temperature of cryostat, frozen time, choice of fixative, slicing technique and staining are the keys to prepare the frozen sections with high qulities.
    Comparison of the effects between escitalopram and venlafaxine on the social function in patients with depression
    LI Qin1, JIAO Zhi'an2, ZHAO Guoqing2, GAO Jin2
    JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES). 2014, 52(5):  104-108.  doi:10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2013.626
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    Objective  To compare the effects of escitalopram and venlafaxine on the social function in patients with depression. Methods  A total of 100 patients who met the diagnostic criteria of depression were randomly divided into two groups and treated with escitalopram and venlafaxine respectively. The therapeutic efficacy was measured with Hamilton depression scale (HAMD-17); the improvement of social function was measured with Sheehan disability scale (SDS) and the short form-36 health survey (SF-36). The side effects were evaluated by the treatment emergent symptom scale (TESS). Results  There were no significant differences in the HAMD scores between the two groups at each interview time (P>0.05), but the scores of HAMD in both groups decreased significantly compared with the baseline (P<0.01). There were no significant differences in the effective rate and remission rate after 8 weeks of treatment between the two groups (P>0.05). There were marked differences in scores of SDS and social functions factor scores of SF-36 at the end of the 8th week and the baseline in both groups (P<0.01), but no significant differences before treatment and after 8 weeks of therapy (P>0.05). Conclusion  Both escitalopram and venlafaxine can effectively improve the social function in patients with depression, with no statistically significant differences between them.