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Objective To evaluate the effect of peiminine preconditioning on ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) in mice.Methods Thirty-two clean healthy male BALB/c mice,aged 9-10 weeks,weighing 20-25 g,were divided into 4 groups (n=8 each) using a random number table:control group (group C),VILI group,dexamethasone group (group D) and peiminine preconditioning group (group P).Normal saline 0.2 ml was administered by intragastric gavage for 7 days in C and VILI groups,dexamethasone 10 mg/kg was administered by intragastric gavage for 7 days in group D,and peiminine 1 mg/kg was administered by intragastric gavage for 7 days in group P.VILI model (respiratory rate 80 breaths/min,tidal volume 40 ml/kg,fraction of inspired oxygen 21％,inspiratory/expiratory ratio 1 ∶ 2,for 4 h) was established on the 7th day of intragastric administration.After the end of ventilation,blood samples were collected from hearts for determination of serum interleukin-8 (IL-8) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) concentrations (by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay),and bilateral lung tissues were obtained for examination of the pathological changes after haematoxylin and eosin staining and for determination of contents of aquaporin 1 (AQP-1) and AQP-5 in lung tissues.Results Compared with group C,the concentrations of IL-8 and TNF-α in serum were significantly increased and the contents of AQP-1 and AQP-5 in lung tissues were decreased in group VILI (P＜0.05),and no significant change was found in the parameters mentioned above in D and P groups (P＞0.05).Compared with group VILI,the concentrations of IL-8 and TNF-α in serum were significantly decreased,the content of AQP-1 in lung tissues was increased (P＜0.05),no significant change was found in AQP-1 content (P＞0.05),and the pathological changes were significantly attenuated in D and P groups.Compared with group D,no significant change was found in concentrations of IL-8 and TNF-α in serum or contents of AQP-1 and AQP-5 in lung tissues (P＞0.05),and the pathological changes were comparable in group P.Conclusion Peiminine preconditioning can reduce VILI in mice.
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Objective@#To investigate the effect of AKT1 deSUMOylation induced by Ubc9 silencing on the proliferation and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells.@*Methods@#The Ubc9 gene was silenced using RNA interference, and the expression levels of Ubc9, SUMO1 and AKT1 protein were detected by Western blot. Cell proliferation and cell cycle was analyzed by MTT and flow cytometry. Wound healing and transwell assays were used to detect the cell migration ability. Furthermore, the xenograft model was established, and tumor growth curves were drawn. The in situ apoptotic rates was measured using TUNEL Apoptosis Assay. The expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9 were evaluated by immunohistochemical staining.@*Results@#Knockdown of Ubc9 gene significantly decreased the protein expression levels of Ubc9, conjugated SUMO1, free SUMO1 and AKT1 in HCC cells (P<0.05 for all). In control, siR-neg and siR-Ubc9 groups, the cell proliferation indexes were 53.19%, 54.25% and 39.17%, respectively. Moreover, cell migration distance and migrating cells per low power field for all these three groups were (59.47±4.66) μm and 89.44±8.36, (56.56±5.37) μm and 93.84±8.79, as well as (34.57±6.61) μm and 41.67±5.39, respectively. In the xenograft model, the weights of subcutaneous tumors for these three groups were (3.78±0.69) g, (3.72±0.72) g and (2.09±0.61) g, respectively. The corresponding apoptotic cell rates were (7.79±2.21)%, (6.45±2.48)% and (33.59±5.44)%, respectively. The expression levels of PCNA, MMP-2 and MMP-9 protein were significantly decreased in siR-Ubc9 group (P<0.05).@*Conclusions@#Ubc9 silencing in HCC cells induces AKT1 deSUMOylation, and then inhibits the proliferation and metastasis. These results provide a new therapeutic strategy for liver cancer in the future.
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Objective To compare the clinical effect of two different kinds of wound dressing on postoperative skin reactions and phlebitis for PICC in critical patients. Methods A total of 313 PICC critical patients were divided into control group (157 cases) and treatment group (156 cases) by random digits table method. After PICC, the control group was attached to transparent dressing, the experimental group was attached to Mepilex, all of the patients were received routine nursing. The incidences of adverse effect, and the degree of local skin pruritus by Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) were compared in two weeks. Results The incidence of skin allergy, infection, and mechanical phlebitis were 24.20%(38/157), 10.83%(17/157), 18.47%(29/157) in control group and 7.69%(12/156),4.49%(7/156), 3.21%(5/156) in treatment group, and there were significant differences between two groups (χ2=13.99, 4.44, 18.83, P<0.01 or<0.05). The score of VAS in control group and treatment group were (4.84±1.29) points and (3.15± 1.82) points respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (t=8.66, P<0.01). Conclusions Application of Mepilex for PICC in critical patients can decrease the incidences of adverse effect, and increase the degree of comfort. It is worth utilizing widely in the clinic.
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Objective To investigate the correlation between the psychological capital and humanistic practice ability in ICU nurses. Methods In this convenience study, a total of 168 nurses from ICU were enrolled. The self-designed basic information questionnaire, psychological capital questionnaire and nurse humanistic practice ability scale were used in the study. Results The total score on psychological capital and the score on the humanistic practice ability were (4.23 ± 0.41), was (3.68 ± 0.65). The psychological capital was positively correlated with humanistic practice ability in ICU nurses (P<0.01, r=0.498). Conclusions The psychological capital and humanistic practice ability of the nurses in ICU are both in the medium level. Nursing managers should take measures to improve the psychological capital of ICU nurses and create a good cultural practice environment to enhance the humanistic practice ability.
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Objective To evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine on humoral immune function in septic mice. Methods Ninety SPF healthy male BALB∕c mice, aged 1 month, weighing 18-22 g, were divided into 3 groups(n=30 each)using a random number table: sham operation group(group S), sep-sis group(group SEP)and dexmedetomidine group(group DEX). Sepsis was induced by cecal ligation and puncture in SEP and DEX groups, and group S only underwent exploratory laparotomy. Dexmedetomi-dine 30 μg∕kg was intraperitoneally injected immediately after peritoneum closure in group DEX, and the e-qual volume of normal saline was given instead in S and SEP groups. The orbital venous blood samples were collected at 6, 12 and 24 h after operation(T1-3)for determination of serum concentrations of IgG, IgA, IgM and complement C3 and C4 by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Then the spleen was removed, and the proliferation of spleen B lymphocytes was detected by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium assay. Results Compared with group S, the serum IgG and IgM concentrations and proliferation of spleen B lymphocytes were significantly decreased at T2,3, the proliferation of spleen B lymphocytes was enhanced at T1, the ser-um concentrations of complement C3 and C4 were increased at T1-3(P<005), and no significant change was found in serum IgA concentrations in SEP and DEX groups(P>005). Compared with group SEP, the serum concentrations of IgG and IgM were significantly increased at T2,3, the proliferation of spleen B lymphocytes was enhanced at T1,2, the serum concentrations of complement C3 and C4 were decreased at T1-3(P<005), and no significant change was observed in serum IgA concentration in group DEX(P>005). Conclusion Dexmedetomidine can improve humoral immune function in septic mice.
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Objective To explore the value of enhanced T2 *-weighted angiography (ESWAN) sequence in displaying the intracranial deep vein distension in full-term neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).Methods Thirty-two confirmed cases of full-term neonates confirmed with HIE and 10 cases of normal full-term neonates received the brain magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) ESWAN sequence scanning.The display rate of intracranial deep vein in normal group and HIE group with mild,moderate and severe degree was evaluated.The differences in intracranial deep vein display rate between the normal group and the HIE group or within different degrees of HIE patients were compared respectively to observe the relationships between intracranial ischemic lesion and deep vein conditions.The role of ESWAN sequence in the diagnosis of HIE was evaluated.Results The display rate of intracranial deep vein in normal group was 26.2％ (21/80 cases) ;the display rate of intracranial deep vein in mild,moderate and severe HIE groups were 59.8％ (67/112 cases),92.3％ (96/104 cases) and 95.0％ (38/40 cases),respectively.The differences of intracranial deep vein display rate between normal group and mild HIE group were statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05) ; the differences of intracranial deep vein display rate between the slight HIE group and moderate HIE group were statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05) ;the differences of intracranial deep vein display rate between the moderate HIE group and severe HIE group were not statistically significant(P ＞ 0.05).The distribution of intracranial deep vein distension and ischemic lesion in HIE group was consistent.Conclusions ESWAN sequence can clearly show the relationship between intracranial venous distension and ischemic lesion,which has diagnostic value in judging the location and extent of HIE.It can indicate the severity of HIE by displaying secondary distension of intracranial vein.