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  • Long-term effectiveness and safety of new channelrhodopsin PsCatCh2.0 in the treatment of retinal degenerative diseases

    ObjectiveTo explore the light response, retinal inflammation and apoptosis of the retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) 1 year after the new type of channelrhodopsin PsCatCh2.0 was transfected into the retina of rd1 mice. MethodsTwenty-four male rd1 mice were randomly divided into rd1 experimental group and rd1 control group, 12 mice in each group. 1.5 μl of recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV)2/2-cytomegalovirus (CMV)-PsCatCh2.0-enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) was injected into the vitreous cavity 1 mm below the corneoscleral limbus of mice in the rd1 experimental group, and the same dose of recombinant virus was injected 2 weeks later at temporal side 1 mm below the corneoscleral limbus. One year after virus injection, the light response of RGCs expressing PsCatCh2.0 was recorded by patch clamp technique; the expression of PsCatCh2.0 in the retina was evaluated by immunofluorescence staining; the transfection efficiency of recombinant virus was evaluated by the transfection efficiency of virus and the number of RGCs. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was performed to measure the inner retinal thickness. Western blotting was used to detect the protein expression of nuclear factor (NF)-κB p65 in retina; real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to detect the relative expression of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6 and Bax mRNA. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase kit was used to observe the apoptosis of retinal cells in each group of mice. ResultsOne year after the intravitreal injection of recombinant virus, PsCatCh2.0-expressing RGCs can still generate 30 pA photocurrent. The virus PsCatCh2.0-EGFP was mainly transfected into RGCs, and partly transfected into amacrine cells, almost no transfection was seen in bipolar and horizontal cells. There were no significant differences in the number of RGCs and thickness of the inner retina between the rd1 experimental group and the rd1 control group (F=14.35, 0.05; P>0.05), while the rd1 experimental group NF-κB p65 protein expression, TNF-α and IL-6 mRNA quantification were significantly lower than those of rd1 control group (F=4.61, 5.91, 5.78; P<0.05). The number of red fluorescent apoptotic cells in the retina of mice in the rd1 experimental group was less than that in the rd1 control group, and the Bax mRNA expression was lower than that in the rd1 control group, and the difference was statistically significant (F=7.52, P<0.01). ConclusionOne year after intravitreal injection of recombinant virus, the PsCatCh2.0 expressing RGCs can still generate photocurrent. Long term transfection and expression of PsCatCh2.0 has no obvious cytotoxic effect on RGCs, nor it increases the inflammatory effect of the retina of rd1 mice with retinal degeneration.

    Release date:2022-08-16 03:23 Export PDF Favorites Scan
  • Feasibility analysis of new optogenetics tools Channelrhodopsin-XXM2.0 and Channelrhodopsin-PsCatCh2.0 to restore visual function

    ObjectiveTo explore the light sensitivity and kinetic of the new optogenetics tools Channelrhodopsin-XXM2.0 (XXM2.0) and Channelrhodopsin-PsCatCh2.0 (PsCatCh2.0), and analyze whether they could be used to restore the visual function by optogenetics.MethodsMolecular biology techniques were used to link the gene fragments of XXM2.0 and PsCatCh2.0 to the vector pCIG(c)-msFoxn3 containing ampicillin resistant screening gene and reporter gene to form new plasmid pCIG(c)-msFoxn3-XXM2.0 and pCIG(c)-msFoxn3-PsCatCh2.0. The constructed plasmids were transfected into HEK 293T cells, and light responses were recorded in the whole cell mode with the HEKA patch clamp system. The photocurrent was recorded under three light intensity included 2.7×1016, 4.7×1015, and 6.4×1014 photons/(cm2·s). And then, XXM2.0 and PsCatCh2.0 were stimulated with 2.7×1016 photons/(cm2·s) and fully recovered. The opening and closing time constants were analyzed with Clampfit 10.6 software. At the same light intensity, photocurrents of XXM2.0 and PsCatCh2.0 were recorded by the light pulse stimulating of 2-32 Hz. The current attenuation was analyzed at long intervals of 4000 ms and short intervals of 200 ms after repeated stimulation. Comparisons between groups were performed by independent samples t test.ResultsRestriction endonuclease sites of EcoRⅠ and EcoRⅤ were successfully introduced at XXM2.0 and PsCatCh2.0 sequences. When the digestion was completed, they were ligated by T4 DNA ligase to construct new plasmids pCIG(c)-msFoxn3-XXM2.0 and pCIG (c)-msFoxn3-PsCatCh2.0, and then transfected on HEK 293T cells. The light intensity dependence was showed in XXM2.0 and PsCatCh2.0. The greater light intensity was accompanied by the greater photocurrent. Under the light intensity 6.4×1014 photons/(cm2·s) below the retinal safety threshold, large photocurrent was still generated in XXM2.0 and PsCatCh2.0 with 92.8±142.0 and 13.9±5.6 pA (t=1.24, 1.24; P=0.28, 0.29). The opening time constants of XXM2.0 and PsCatCh2.0 were 23.9±6.7 and 2.4±0.8 ms, and the closing time constants were 5803.0±568.2 and 219.9±25.6 ms. Compared with PsCatCh2.0, the opening and closing time constant of XXM2.0 were both larger than PsCatCh2.0. The differences were statistically significant (t=7.10, 31.60; P=0.00, 0.00). In terms of response frequency, XXM2.0 and PsCatCh2.0 could follow to 32 Hz high-frequency pulsed light stimulation, and all could respond to repeated light stimulation at a long (4000 ms) and a short time (200 ms) interval with the small current decay rate.ConclusionXXM2.0 and PsCatCh2.0 could be activated under light intensity with safety for the retina, and could respond to high frequency (at least 32 Hz) pulsed light stimuli with low current attenuation, which could meet the characteristics of opsins required to restore the visual function by optogenetics.

    Release date:2020-12-18 07:08 Export PDF Favorites Scan
  • CYTOMORPHOLOGIC CHANGES OF DORSAL LATERAL GENICULATE NUCLEI OF THE CATS WITH CHRONICALLY ATROPINIZED EYE IN VISUAL DEVELOPMENTAl PERIOD

    PURPOSE: To explore the pathogenesis of anisometropic and amblyopias. METHODS:To carry out on monocular and binocular atropinized cat models during the developmental period for anisometropia and ametropia ,and measure the cytosomal sectional area and some parameters of the dendric field from the dorsal lateral geniculate nuclei (dLGN)of adult cats by using Golgi-Cox staining. RESULIS:The changes of cytosomal sectional areas and parameters about dendric fields in the dLGN of experimental cats were as following:significant differences between cells of dLGN's A1 lamina by the monocular atropinized eyes and normal ones, binocular atropinized eyea and normal ones;no significant difference between tbat driven by the monoular and binocular atropinized eyes. CONCLUSIONS:There might be resemble pathogenesis between anisomelropic and ametropic amblyopias. (Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis,1996,12:153-156)

    Release date:2016-09-02 06:21 Export PDF Favorites Scan
  • Bibliometric analysis of researches about catheter-related infections from 2014 to 2018 in 10 nursing journals of Statistic Source

    ObjectiveTo explore the current status of nursing researches about catheter-related infections in recent 5 years in China, and provide reference for further research.MethodsThe China National Knowledge Infrastructure database and Wangfang database were selected to search for literature about catheter-related infections published in recent 5 years in 10 nursing journals of Statistic Source, with the terms of " catheter-related bloodstream infection” or " ventilator-associated pneumonia” or " catheter-related urinary tract infection”. Statistical analysis was conducted.ResultsA total of 216 papers were included. The number of papers was not increased year by year. In terms of the object of study, the studies on ventilator-associated pneumonia were the most, accounting for 71.3%. Only 36.5% of the studies had accurate diagnostic criteria. In terms of the type of study, experimental studies were the most (109 articles). The content was concentrated on the best practice intervention studies (149 articles). The data collection methods gave priority to active surveillance/screening, including 113 articles.ConclusionsThe present focused attention is not enough to the researches about catheter-related infections in nursing field, and rigorous design is lacking in published studies. There are only a few nursing studies about catheter-related infections with high quality and high level of evidence. The quantity and quality of nursing researches about catheter-related infections still need to be improved. Nurses should pay more attention to the control and prevention of catheter-related infections, and should improve their research capacity.

    Release date:2019-03-22 04:19 Export PDF Favorites Scan
  • Interventional Therapy for 57 Patients with Congenital Heart Diseases

    Abstract: Objective To analyze clinical outcomes of interventional therapy for common congenital heart diseases (CHD). Methods We retrospectively analyzed the clinical records of 57 patients with CHD who underwent catheter interventional therapy in People’s Hospital of Deyang City between March 2009 and January 2012. There were 31 male patients and 26 female patients with their mean age of 29.4±3.5 years(ranging from 1.5 to 75.0 years). There were 21 patients with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), 12 patients with ventricular septal defect (VSD), and 20 patients with atrial septal defect(ASD);and 2 patients with VSD plus ASD, 1 patient with VSD plus PDA, and 1 patient with ASD plus PDA. Occluder and supplying system made in China were used in the interventional therapy. For the patients with ASD plus PDA, PDA was blocked before ASD;for the patients with VSD plus PDA, PDA was blocked before VSD;and for the patients with VSD plus ASD, VSD was blocked before ASD. Results The duration of interventional therapy ranged from 30 to 90 minutes. The success rate of operation was 98.3%(56/57). Operation was given up in an old female patient with ASD and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease because of pulmonary hypertension. The hospital stay was 3 -7 days. All the patients were followed up at the outpatient department for 1 month to 2 years by color Doppler echocardiogram, chest X-ray and electrocardiograph, and no complication occurred during follow-up. Conclusion With complete understanding of surgical indications and strict compliance with procedures, catheter interventional therapy is safe, minimal invasive, and effective in CHD treatment.

    Release date:2016-08-30 05:50 Export PDF Favorites Scan
  • Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Comparing Aspheric Intraocular Lenseswith Spherical Intraocular Lenses in the Treatment of Cataract Surgery

    Objective To compare the effectiveness of aspheric intraocular lenses(IOL) versus spherical IOL in the treatment of cataract. Method Randomized controlled trials comparing aspheric IOL with spherical IOL were identified by searching PubMed (2000 to October, 2008), EMbase (2000 to October, 2008), MEDLINE (2000 to October, 2008), and The Cochrane Library (Issue 3, 2008). Two reviewers independently assessed trials for eligibility and quality, as well as the extracted data. Data were synthesized using RevMan software (release 5) provided by the Cochrane Collaboration. Results A total of 14 trials (1383 eyes) were included for systematic review, and 11 out of 14 studies were included in the meta-analysis. Subgroup analyses were used according to different aberrations of aspheric IOL. The results showed a significant difference in the mean best corrected visual acuity at 3 months after cataract surgery in the AcrySof IQ IOL group with WMD -0.02, 95% CI -0.03 to -0.01(Plt;0.0001). It showed a significantly worse difference in the mean of the best corrected visual acuity at 3 months after cataract surgery in the AcrySof IQ IOL group with WMD –0.02, 95%CI –0.03 to –0.01 (Plt;0.000 1). It showed a significant worse in the mean the best corrected visual acuity in the Tecnis Z9000 IOL group with WMD 0.02, 95%CI 0.01 to 0.03 (P=0.002); and there was no significant difference between the two groups with WMD 0.00, 95%CI –0.02 to –0.03 (P=0.71). The results did display markedly less spherical aberration and total higher order aberrations than eyes implanted with the traditional spheric IOL in all subgroups (WMD –0.06, 95%CI –0.07 to –0.06, Plt;0.000 01, WMD –0.06, 95%CI –0.07 to –0.02, Plt;0.000 1, respectively). The majority of studies suggested significant improvement in the aspheric IOL group in contrast sensitivity, especially at mesopic low spatial frequencies, although some trials showed no significant difference. Conclusion The effectiveness of aspheric IOL is superior to spherical IOL during cataract surgery. No differences in aspheric IOL with different aberration are found in this series, and further study is required.

    Release date:2016-09-07 02:10 Export PDF Favorites Scan
  • The Expression of cerb B2 and Cathepsin D in Gastric Carcinoma and Its Correlation to the Biological Behavior of Gastric Carcinoma

    Objective To investigate the expression of cerb B2 and CathepsinD in gastric carcinoma and its correlation with the biological behavior of gastric carcinoma (GC). MethodsThe expression was studied by immunohistochemical technique. The expression of cerb B2 and CathepsinD were analyzed with their relation to histologic types, depth of invasion, growth pattern, lymph node metastasis and prognosis of gastric carcinoma. ResultsThirtynine of the 102 gastric carcinoma specimens (38.24%) were positive for cerb B2 and correlated with depth of invasion (P<0.05) and lymph node metastasis (P<0.05); eightythree of the 102 gastric carcinoma specimens (81.37%) were positive for CathepsinD and correlated with depth of invasion (P<0.05), growth pattern (P<0.05), lymph node metastasis (P<0.05) and blood vessels cancer embolus (P<0.05). Prognosis of patients with gastric carcinoma with positive expression of cerb B2 or CathepsinD was poor. The 5year survival rate was significantly lower in gastric carcinoma patients with positive expression of cerb B2 or CathepsinD. Conclusion cerb B2 and CathepsinD are highly related to growth, invasion, metastasis and prognosis of gastric carcinoma.

    Release date:2016-08-28 05:10 Export PDF Favorites Scan
  • Preoperative Routine Testings versus Selective Routine Testings in the Safty of Cataract Surgery: A Systematic Review

    Objectives To systematic review the safety of routine preoperative testings versus selectivepreoperative testings for cataract surgery. Methods We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials-Central (which contains the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group Trials Register) in the Cochrane Library (Issue 3, 2008), MEDLINE (1966 to Oct. 2008), EMBASE (1980 to Oct. 2008), CMB-disk (1979 to Oct. 2008). We also hand-searched related journals. All the search was restricted in English and Chinese. Methodological quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was evaluated by simple evaluate method that recommended by the Cochrane Collaboration. Data extracted by two reviewers with designed extraction form. RevMan 5.0 software was used for data management and analysis. Obtained evidence the safety of routine preoperative testings versus selective preoperative testings.Result Four RCTs involving 20 490 participants required cataract surgery were included by total retrieve and riddling. The result of metaanalysis showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups in the rates of intraoperative systemic events [RR=1.05, 95%CI (0.89, 1.24), P=0.59], postoperative systemic events [RR=0.97, 95%CI (0.80, 1.18), P=0.77], intraoperative ocular events [RR=0.99, 95%CI (0.74, 1.33), P=0.97] and postoperative ocular events [RR=1.11, 95%CI (0.76, 1.60), P=0.59]. Conclusion To compare routine preoperative testings group with selective preoperative testings group, there was no significant difference in the rates of intraoperative systemic events, postoperative systemic events, intraoperative ocular events and postoperative ocular events. However the application of the results to the patients with incapacitating systemic diseases needs further study.

    Release date:2016-09-07 02:09 Export PDF Favorites Scan
  • The Efficacy and Safety of Conventional Methods Combined with Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis for Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis of Lower Extremity: A Meta-Analysis

    ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the additional catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) and conventional treatment (CT) for treatment primary deep vein thrombosis. MethodsDatabases such as CNKI, WanFang Data, Pubmed, EMBASE.com, Medline, CBM, CSJD, CJFD, and the Cochrane Library were electronically searched from the date of their establishment to 30 June, 2013, and the relevant literatures and conference proceedings were also manually searched to include randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on comparison of additional CDT versus CT for primary deep vein thrombosis. Two reviewers independently screened studies according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, extracted data, and accessed the methodological quality of the included studies. Then the meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.1 software. Publication bias was assessed by STATA software. A meta-regression model was used to describe between study variability. ResultsTwo RCTs including 3 literatures contain 224 patients reporting data on safety and efficacy of CDT versus CT were included. There were no publication bias (Begg'S test, Z=1.02. P > 0.05;Egger'S test, t=0.98, P > 0.05). The results of meta-analysis showed that:in 6 months after surgery iliofemoral vein patency rate of CDT group was higher than that of CT group (OR=3.62, 95% CI:1.51-8.64, P=0.004), in 6 months after surgery CDT group with a lower rate than CT group of the iliofemoral vein occlusion and (or)venous reflux rate (OR=0.24, 95% CI:0.11-0.53, P=0.000), and the incidence rate of PTS in 24 months after surgery in CTD group was less than that of CT group (OR=0.55, 95% CI:0.31-0.96, P=0.040). There were no statistically significant of the major complications after surgery between CDT group and CT group (OR=1.34, 95% CI:0.12-15.69, P=0.810). But the incidence rates of minor complications and total complications after surgery in CT group were lower than those of CDT group (OR=13.67, 95% CI:4.08-45.83, P < 0.00 01 and OR=11.67, 95% CI:4.40-30.99, P < 0.000 01). ConclusionsCDT is a effective and positive way to treat early deep venous thrombosis especially in terms of the patency of vascular and prevent the occlusion and PTS. Due to the limitation of the included studies, large sample size, multicenter, and high quality studies are needed to verify the above conclusion, such as the ATTRACT Study. The intracavitary therapy could be applied to clinic combining individual conditions of patients.

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  • Changes of Amount of Interstitial Cells of Cajal and Expression of SCF/c-Kit in The Process of Cathartic Colon Induced by Emodin in Mice

    ObjectiveTo investigate the changes of amount of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) and expression of stem cell factor (SCF)/c-Kit in the process of cathartic colon induced by emodin in mice. MethodsA modified cathartic colon mouse model was established. Seventy-two healthy male Kunming (KM) mice were randomly divided into the blank control group and sustained drug delivery group.Morphological changes of colon in mice were observed; frozen section immunofluorescence was used to observed changes of amount of ICC; serum concentrations of SCF were examined by ELISA; Western blot was employed for observation of expression of SCF/c-Kit in colon. ResultsAfter the mice model were completed, the weight of mouse, length and diameter of entire colon were all reduced compared with the blank control group. The amount of ICC appeared to decline in the beginning of the first 6 weeks with emodin used, and significant decreased in 10-12 weeks. The serum concentrations of SCF first began to decline in 4 weeks with emodin used, and significantly decreased in 6 weeks, and continued at a low level after 8 weeks. The expression of c-Kit in colon began to decline in 4 weeks with emodin used and significantly reduced after 8 weeks. Conciusions The amount of ICC appear to slowly decline in the beginning of the first 12 weeks with emodin used, and significant decrease after 12 weeks.The serum concentrations of SCF and expression of c-Kit in colon have the dynamic changes in the meanwhile, and the changes of SCF are earlier than that of c-Kit. The trend of amount ofICC may have a certain relationship with changes of SCF and c-Kit.

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