Objective: To study the effects of ulinastatin combined with surgery on nerve injury, oxygen free radicals and inflammatory factors production of patients with hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage. Methods: The patie...Objective: To study the effects of ulinastatin combined with surgery on nerve injury, oxygen free radicals and inflammatory factors production of patients with hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage. Methods: The patients with hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage received surgical treatment in our hospital during February 2015 - December 2017 were selected and divided into two groups by random number table. The observation group received ulinastatin combined surgery and the control group received conventional medicine combined with surgery. Before treatment and 1 weeks after treatment, serum levels of nerve damage markers, neurotrophic indexes, oxygen free radicals production indexes and inflammatory cytokines were measured. Results: After treatment, the contents of NSE, VILIP-1, GFAP, S100B, MDA, AOPP, 8-OHdG, NO, ET-1, TNF-α, sICAM-1, sVCAM-1, sICAM-1 of two groups were all decreased, the contents of BDNF, NGF, VEGF, IGF-I were all increased and the decreasing trend of NSE, VILIP-1, GFAP, S100B, MDA, AOPP, 8-OHdG, NO, ET-1, TNF-α, sICAM-1, sVCAM-1, sICAM-1 of observation group was more obvious than that of the control group, the increasing trend of BDNF, NGF, VEGF, IGF-I content was more obvious than that of the control group. Conclusion: The use of ulinastatin combined with surgery in the treatment of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage can significantly reduce the damage of nerve function and reduce the production of oxygen free radicals and inflammatory factors.展开更多
BACKGROUND: Stellate ganglion block (SGB) plays a protective role on the brain, but the precise mecha- nism of action is not clear. OBJECTIVE: To simulate SGB by transection of the cervical sympathetic trunk (TCST) an...BACKGROUND: Stellate ganglion block (SGB) plays a protective role on the brain, but the precise mecha- nism of action is not clear. OBJECTIVE: To simulate SGB by transection of the cervical sympathetic trunk (TCST) and to investigate the TCST effects on changes in cerebral infarct volume and oxygen free radical levels in rats with focal cere- bral ischemia/reperfusion injury. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: A complete randomized control animal experiment was performed at the Institute of Neurological Diseases of Taihe Hospital, Yunyang Medical College from February to December 2005. MATERIALS: A total of 101 healthy Wistar rats, weighing 280–320 g, of both genders, aged 17–18 weeks, were used in this study. 2, 3, 5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) was purchased from Changsha Hongyuan Biological Company. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) assay kits were provided by Nanjing Jiancheng Bioengineering Institute. METHODS: Rats were randomly divided into a TCST group, a model group and a sham operation group. Successful models were included in the final analysis, with at least 20 rats in each group. After TCST, rat models of focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury were established in the TCST group by receiving middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) by the intraluminal suture method for 2 hours, followed by 24 hours of reperfusion. Rat models of focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury were made in the model group. Rats in the sham operation group underwent experimental procedures as for the model group, threading depth of 10 mm, and middle cerebral artery was not ligated. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Brain tissue sections of ten rats from each group were used to measure cerebral infarct volume by TTC staining. Brain tissue homogenate of another ten rats from each group was used to detect SOD activities, MDA contents and NO levels. Rat neurological function was assessed by neu- robehavioral measures. RESULTS: Cerebral infarct volume was bigger in the model group than in the TCST group (P < 0.05). Twenty four hours after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion, SOD activities were lower, whereas MDA contents and NO levels were higher in the TCST and model groups, compared with the sham operation group (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). Compared with the model group, SOD activities were higher, whereas MDA contents and NO lev- els were lower in the TCST group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: After TCST, cerebral infarct volume is reduced, SOD activities are increased, and MDA contents and NO levels are decreased compared to the model group in rats with focal cerebral ische- mia/reperfusion injury. These changes may be associated with TCST.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the effect of ultraviolet blood irradiation and oxygenation (UBIO) on the metabolism of oxygen free radicals in rabbits with acute soman intoxication. Methods: One hundred rabbits were random...Objective: To investigate the effect of ultraviolet blood irradiation and oxygenation (UBIO) on the metabolism of oxygen free radicals in rabbits with acute soman intoxication. Methods: One hundred rabbits were randomly divided into 5 groups: normal control group, intoxication group, routine therapy group. UBIO therapy group and combined therapy group. After 14 d, the concentration of malondiadehyde(MDA) and activity of superoxide dismutase(SOD), glutathionperoxidase(GSH-Px), catalase (CAT) and total antioxidative capacity (T-AOC) in serum were determined respectively. Results: Compared with the normal control group, the concentration of MDA and activity of CAT in the intoxication group were significantly higher (P < 0. 05). but SOD. GSH-Px activity and T-AOC were significantly lower (P<0. 05). After UBIO or combined therapy, serum MDA level was significantly lower in comparison with intoxication group (P<0. 05). but the activity of SOD. GSH-Px, CAT and T-AOC were higher than intoxication group(P<0. 05). Conclusion: There is an obvious oxygen free radical injury in rabbits with a-cute soman intoxication. UBIO can improve the antioxidation ability of rabbits and may be applied to treat acute soman intoxication as adjunctive therapy.展开更多
[Objective] This study was to investigate the effect of selenium(Se) on immune function and oxygen free radicals in erythrocyte of pig.[Method] Fifteen weanling Landrace piglets as experimental animals were divided in...[Objective] This study was to investigate the effect of selenium(Se) on immune function and oxygen free radicals in erythrocyte of pig.[Method] Fifteen weanling Landrace piglets as experimental animals were divided into three groups,two testing groups and one control group.For each group,Se content in whole blood,immune function of erythrocytes,activity of whole blood glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px),activity of blood plasma superoxide dismutase(SOD),and blood plasma malondialdehyde(MDA) content were determined.[Result] Compared with the control group,Se content in whole blood and blood plasma MDA content increased remarkably,while whole blood GSH-Px activity and blood plasma SOD activity decreased;RBC-C1RR assumed a rise-fall trend,and RBC-ICR showed no obvious change.[Conclusion] Se poisoning can reduce the activity of antioxidant enzymes,disturb the balance of oxygen free radicals metabolism,thereby inducing erythrocyte immune function in piglets.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture on blood oxygen free radical (OFR) and nitric oxide (NO) levels in the treatment of apoplectic sequelae. Methods: A total of 61 cases of apoplectic patients were subject...Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture on blood oxygen free radical (OFR) and nitric oxide (NO) levels in the treatment of apoplectic sequelae. Methods: A total of 61 cases of apoplectic patients were subjected into this study and randomly divided into "JIN San Zhen" group (n=30) and control group (n=31). Blood lipid peroxidase (LPO), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase(GSH Px) and nitric oxide (NO) contents before and after acupuncture treatment were determined with radioimmunoassay. In both groups, acupuncture was given once daily, six times a week, with 4 weeks being a therapeutic course and with the interval between two weeks being a week, 3 courses all together. In "JIN San Zhen" group, acupoints of "JIN San Zhen" were used predominately, while in control group, scalp point Motor Sensory Area (MS 8) was used as the main point. Results: Self comparison showed that after 3 courses of treatment, in both groups, LPO and NO levels decreased significantly (P<0.05-0.01), SOD and GST Px values increased considerably (P<0.05-0.01). Comparison between two groups indicated that the effects of "JIN San Zhen" group are significantly superior to those of control group in raising blood SOD and GST Px levels (P<0.05-0.01) and in lowering blood NO content (P<0.01). Analysis on the correlation between the restoration of neural function and the changes of LPO, SOD and GST Px levels suggested that the effect of acupuncture in improving neural function may be related to changes of the aforementioned indexes. Conclusion: Acupuncture therapy can significantly lower blood LPO and NO levels and evidently raise blood SOD and GST Px levels in stroke patients.展开更多
Objective: To study the effect of dexmedetomidine combined with ulinastatin on RAAS system, coagulation indexes and oxygen free radicals after acute aortic dissection surgery. Methods: A total of 48 patients with aort...Objective: To study the effect of dexmedetomidine combined with ulinastatin on RAAS system, coagulation indexes and oxygen free radicals after acute aortic dissection surgery. Methods: A total of 48 patients with aortic dissection who accepted endovascular graft exclusion treatment in the hospital between May 2014 and February 2017 were selected and randomly divided into two groups, group A received dexmedetomidine, ulinastatin combined with general anesthesia, and group B received general anesthesia. The RAAS hormones, coagulation indexes and oxygen free radical indexes were measured 1 d before surgery, during operation and 24 h after surgery. Results: During operation and after operation, serum REN, AT-II, ALD, FIB, DD, MDA and MPO contents as well as APTT and TT levels of both groups of patients were significantly higher than those before operation while TAOC and TSOD contents were significantly lower than those before operation, and serum REN, AT-II, ALD, FIB, DD, MDA and MPO contents as well as APTT and TT levels of group A were significantly lower than those of group B while TAOC and TSOD contents were significantly higher than those of group B. Conclusion: Dexmedetomidine combined with ulinastatin for acute aortic dissection can inhibit RAAS system and oxygen free radical generation and improve coagulation function.展开更多
Objective: To study the effect of early rehabilitation training combined with edaravone on oxygen free radical generation and nerve injury in patients with cerebral hemorrhage. Methods: A total of 56 patients with acu...Objective: To study the effect of early rehabilitation training combined with edaravone on oxygen free radical generation and nerve injury in patients with cerebral hemorrhage. Methods: A total of 56 patients with acute cerebral hemorrhage who were treated in Zigong Third People's Hospital between July 2014 and March 2017 were selected and randomly divided into early rehabilitation group and routine rehabilitation group, the early rehabilitation group began the rehabilitation training 2 d after cerebral hemorrhage condition was stabilized, and routine rehabilitation group began the rehabilitation training 14 d after cerebral hemorrhage. Serum contents of oxygen free radicals, nerve injury markers and neurotrophic molecules were detected 28 d and 56 d after cerebral hemorrhage. Results: 28 d and 56 d after cerebral hemorrhage, serum MDA, AOPP, 8-OHdG, GFAP, NSE, Tf, Ft and S100B levels of early rehabilitation group were significantly lower than those of routine rehabilitation group while BDNF, NGF, NTF-α and IGF-I levels were significantly higher than those of routine rehabilitation group. Conclusion: Early rehabilitation training combined with edaravone for cerebral hemorrhage can inhibit the oxygen free radical generation, reduce the degree of nerve injury and improve the neurotrophic state.展开更多
Objective: To study the correlation of electrophysiological characteristics Tp-ec and Tp-e/QT with myocardial injury and oxygen free radical generation in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Methods: Patients w...Objective: To study the correlation of electrophysiological characteristics Tp-ec and Tp-e/QT with myocardial injury and oxygen free radical generation in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Methods: Patients who were diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction in our hospital between March 2014 and March 2017 were selected as the AMI group, and healthy subjects who received physical examination were selected as the control group, electrocardiography was done to determine Tp-ec and Tp-e/QT, serum was collected to determine the levels of myocardial injury markers, oxygen free radical generation indexes and apoptosis indexes, and peripheral blood was collected to determine the expression of oxygen free radical generation indexes. Results: Tp-ec and Tp-e/QT of AMI group were significantly higher than those of control group, and serum CK-MB, cTnI, H-FABP, MDA, sTWEAK, sFas and sTRAIL contents as well as peripheral blood Nrf-2, NRE and HO-1 mRNA expression were significantly higher than those of control group and positively correlated with Tp-ec and Tp-e/QT. Conclusion: Electrophysiological characteristics Tp-ec and Tp-e/QT increase, and the transseptal dispersion of repolarization increases in patients with acute myocardial infarction, and they are closely related to myocardial injury and oxygen free radical generation.展开更多
Previous studies have demonstrated the important role of angiotension II(AngII)in promoting proliferation of myofibroblasts(myoFbs)and myocardial fibrosis.However,the underlying mechanisms and the role of oxygen free ...Previous studies have demonstrated the important role of angiotension II(AngII)in promoting proliferation of myofibroblasts(myoFbs)and myocardial fibrosis.However,the underlying mechanisms and the role of oxygen free radicals in the proliferation of myofibroblasts induced by AngII are unclear.The present study was designed to shed light on this issue through exploration of AngII signaling pathways via in vitro experiments.Primary cultures of neonatal rat myoFbs were divided into five groups which were treated with AngII(10^(-8) to 10^(-6) M),AngII with the antioxidant N-acetyl-L-cysteine(NAC),or normal culture medium.We observed the proliferation of myoFbs as induced by AngII at different concentrations with MTT.Reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels in myoFbs were detected by monitoring the fluorescence of 2',7'-dichlorofluorescein.The contents and levels of oxygen free radicals(OH·)in the three groups were detected by spectrophotometer,immunocytochemical staining,and confocal fluorescence.Western blot and image analysis were used to measure membrane translocation and expression of phospho-protein kinase Ca.MyoFbs incubated with AngII(10^(-8) to 10^(-6) M)for 24 h increased their rate of proliferation,the content of OH·,and expression of ROS(P<0.01 vs.control group),whereas these parameters decreased in the presence of NAC.Immunocytochemistry,confocal fluorescence staining and image analysis showed that AngII could promote the translocation and expression of p-PKCα in membrane,and the antioxidant NAC blocked this increase(P<0.01).Western blot results also showed that NAC could inhibit the expression of p-PKCα.展开更多
Biochar is a well-known material for pollutant removal owing to its low cost and rich surface functionality. A kind of highly active substance, called environmentally persistent free radicals(EPFRs), can be produced i...Biochar is a well-known material for pollutant removal owing to its low cost and rich surface functionality. A kind of highly active substance, called environmentally persistent free radicals(EPFRs), can be produced in the preparation process of biochar, playing an important role in the removal of pollutants.In this study, sludge-derived biochars(SBC_(120) and SBC_(270)) were prepared by the hydrothermal carbonization under two temperatures(120℃ and 270℃) to investigate their removal abilities of Cr(Ⅵ). The maximum removal amounts of Cr(Ⅵ) by SBC_(120) and SBC_(270) were 16.58 and 22.93 mg·g^(-1), respectively. It was further revealed that the appearance of Cr(Ⅲ), as a result of EPFRs on sludge-derived biochar(SBC) transferred electrons to Cr(Ⅵ) in neutral solutions. That is to say, oxygen-centered(O-centered) EPFRs on SBC_(120) and carbon-centered(C-centered) EPFRs on SBC_(270) all could be used as electron donors to Cr(Ⅵ) to make it become Cr(Ⅲ). This study not only provides a theoretical basis for the mechanism of pollutants removal by sludge-derived biochar but also offers a new perspective on the direct effect of EPFRs on pollutants.展开更多
It has been proposed that a major portion of ischemia-reperfusion injury is due to the generation of active oxygen radicalst. It has been demonstrated that free radical scavengers can protect the myocardium injured by...It has been proposed that a major portion of ischemia-reperfusion injury is due to the generation of active oxygen radicalst. It has been demonstrated that free radical scavengers can protect the myocardium injured by reperfusion. But all Of them are indirect evidence for the generation of active oxygen radicals during ischemia and reperfusion. Electron spin resonance (ESR) is the most effective tecnique for the direct measurement of free radicals. But only a few reports have been found in literature so far. In this work, the ESR spectrum of the ischemic reperfusion of intact rabbit myocardium was directly measured at low temperature.展开更多
To detect superoxide anion (O - 2 ) signals in the heart, liver, lung and kidney tissues after burns. Methods: Twenty four male rats were randomized into 4 groups. The rats of experimental groups were immersed in 100...To detect superoxide anion (O - 2 ) signals in the heart, liver, lung and kidney tissues after burns. Methods: Twenty four male rats were randomized into 4 groups. The rats of experimental groups were immersed in 100℃ water for 15 seconds and 25% third degree burn was created. Thoracotomy or laparotomy was performed at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minutes after burn, and specimens of the heart, lung, liver kidney were obtained for burned rats. The specimens were then preserved in liqu id nitrogen for cryo preservation and detected immediately using EPR. Results: The signals of superoxide O radical appeared in the he art, lung, 1iver and kidney specimens 10 15 minutes after burn. Conclusions: There is a direct evidence of oxygen free radicals (OFRs) injury to viscera of burned rats between 10 15 minutes after burn.展开更多
A long life election spin resonance (ESR) signal at g=2.0006 was observed in the normal lens epithelium and cortical fibers. During ultraviolet (UV) exposure, a new ESR signal at g = 2.0060 was found in the lens epith...A long life election spin resonance (ESR) signal at g=2.0006 was observed in the normal lens epithelium and cortical fibers. During ultraviolet (UV) exposure, a new ESR signal at g = 2.0060 was found in the lens epithelium. But this specific signal was not detected in the lens cortical fibers. This suggested that lens epithelial cells were more susceptible to the free radical formation which was induced by UV light. By means of ESR spin probe oxymetry, the oxygen uptake of lens epithelial cells was meas...展开更多
Fish skin collagen hydrolysates(FSCH) were prepared from walleye pollock(Theragra chalcogramma) using a mixture of enzymes,namely trypsin and flavourzyme. The degree of hydrolysis of the skin collagen was 27.3%. FSCH ...Fish skin collagen hydrolysates(FSCH) were prepared from walleye pollock(Theragra chalcogramma) using a mixture of enzymes,namely trypsin and flavourzyme. The degree of hydrolysis of the skin collagen was 27.3%. FSCH was mainly composed of low-molecular-weight peptides and the relative proportion of <1 000Da fraction was 70.6%. Free radical and oxygen species scavenging activities of FSCH were investigated in four model systems,including diphenylpicrylhy-drazyl radical(DPPH),superoxide anion radical,hydroxyl radical and hydrogen peroxide model,and compared with that of a native antioxidant,reduced glutathione(GSH). FSCH was also evaluated by water-absorbing and water-holding capacity. The results showed that FSCH was able to scavenge free radical and oxygen species significantly and to enhance water-absorbing and water-holding capacity remarkably. Therefore,FSCH may have potential applications in the medicine and food industries.展开更多
文摘Objective: To study the effects of ulinastatin combined with surgery on nerve injury, oxygen free radicals and inflammatory factors production of patients with hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage. Methods: The patients with hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage received surgical treatment in our hospital during February 2015 - December 2017 were selected and divided into two groups by random number table. The observation group received ulinastatin combined surgery and the control group received conventional medicine combined with surgery. Before treatment and 1 weeks after treatment, serum levels of nerve damage markers, neurotrophic indexes, oxygen free radicals production indexes and inflammatory cytokines were measured. Results: After treatment, the contents of NSE, VILIP-1, GFAP, S100B, MDA, AOPP, 8-OHdG, NO, ET-1, TNF-α, sICAM-1, sVCAM-1, sICAM-1 of two groups were all decreased, the contents of BDNF, NGF, VEGF, IGF-I were all increased and the decreasing trend of NSE, VILIP-1, GFAP, S100B, MDA, AOPP, 8-OHdG, NO, ET-1, TNF-α, sICAM-1, sVCAM-1, sICAM-1 of observation group was more obvious than that of the control group, the increasing trend of BDNF, NGF, VEGF, IGF-I content was more obvious than that of the control group. Conclusion: The use of ulinastatin combined with surgery in the treatment of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage can significantly reduce the damage of nerve function and reduce the production of oxygen free radicals and inflammatory factors.
基金the Excellent Middle-aged and Youth Talent Program of Education Department of Hubei Province, No. 2002B03001
文摘BACKGROUND: Stellate ganglion block (SGB) plays a protective role on the brain, but the precise mecha- nism of action is not clear. OBJECTIVE: To simulate SGB by transection of the cervical sympathetic trunk (TCST) and to investigate the TCST effects on changes in cerebral infarct volume and oxygen free radical levels in rats with focal cere- bral ischemia/reperfusion injury. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: A complete randomized control animal experiment was performed at the Institute of Neurological Diseases of Taihe Hospital, Yunyang Medical College from February to December 2005. MATERIALS: A total of 101 healthy Wistar rats, weighing 280–320 g, of both genders, aged 17–18 weeks, were used in this study. 2, 3, 5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) was purchased from Changsha Hongyuan Biological Company. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) assay kits were provided by Nanjing Jiancheng Bioengineering Institute. METHODS: Rats were randomly divided into a TCST group, a model group and a sham operation group. Successful models were included in the final analysis, with at least 20 rats in each group. After TCST, rat models of focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury were established in the TCST group by receiving middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) by the intraluminal suture method for 2 hours, followed by 24 hours of reperfusion. Rat models of focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury were made in the model group. Rats in the sham operation group underwent experimental procedures as for the model group, threading depth of 10 mm, and middle cerebral artery was not ligated. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Brain tissue sections of ten rats from each group were used to measure cerebral infarct volume by TTC staining. Brain tissue homogenate of another ten rats from each group was used to detect SOD activities, MDA contents and NO levels. Rat neurological function was assessed by neu- robehavioral measures. RESULTS: Cerebral infarct volume was bigger in the model group than in the TCST group (P < 0.05). Twenty four hours after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion, SOD activities were lower, whereas MDA contents and NO levels were higher in the TCST and model groups, compared with the sham operation group (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). Compared with the model group, SOD activities were higher, whereas MDA contents and NO lev- els were lower in the TCST group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: After TCST, cerebral infarct volume is reduced, SOD activities are increased, and MDA contents and NO levels are decreased compared to the model group in rats with focal cerebral ische- mia/reperfusion injury. These changes may be associated with TCST.
文摘Objective: To investigate the effect of ultraviolet blood irradiation and oxygenation (UBIO) on the metabolism of oxygen free radicals in rabbits with acute soman intoxication. Methods: One hundred rabbits were randomly divided into 5 groups: normal control group, intoxication group, routine therapy group. UBIO therapy group and combined therapy group. After 14 d, the concentration of malondiadehyde(MDA) and activity of superoxide dismutase(SOD), glutathionperoxidase(GSH-Px), catalase (CAT) and total antioxidative capacity (T-AOC) in serum were determined respectively. Results: Compared with the normal control group, the concentration of MDA and activity of CAT in the intoxication group were significantly higher (P < 0. 05). but SOD. GSH-Px activity and T-AOC were significantly lower (P<0. 05). After UBIO or combined therapy, serum MDA level was significantly lower in comparison with intoxication group (P<0. 05). but the activity of SOD. GSH-Px, CAT and T-AOC were higher than intoxication group(P<0. 05). Conclusion: There is an obvious oxygen free radical injury in rabbits with a-cute soman intoxication. UBIO can improve the antioxidation ability of rabbits and may be applied to treat acute soman intoxication as adjunctive therapy.
文摘[Objective] This study was to investigate the effect of selenium(Se) on immune function and oxygen free radicals in erythrocyte of pig.[Method] Fifteen weanling Landrace piglets as experimental animals were divided into three groups,two testing groups and one control group.For each group,Se content in whole blood,immune function of erythrocytes,activity of whole blood glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px),activity of blood plasma superoxide dismutase(SOD),and blood plasma malondialdehyde(MDA) content were determined.[Result] Compared with the control group,Se content in whole blood and blood plasma MDA content increased remarkably,while whole blood GSH-Px activity and blood plasma SOD activity decreased;RBC-C1RR assumed a rise-fall trend,and RBC-ICR showed no obvious change.[Conclusion] Se poisoning can reduce the activity of antioxidant enzymes,disturb the balance of oxygen free radicals metabolism,thereby inducing erythrocyte immune function in piglets.
文摘Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture on blood oxygen free radical (OFR) and nitric oxide (NO) levels in the treatment of apoplectic sequelae. Methods: A total of 61 cases of apoplectic patients were subjected into this study and randomly divided into "JIN San Zhen" group (n=30) and control group (n=31). Blood lipid peroxidase (LPO), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase(GSH Px) and nitric oxide (NO) contents before and after acupuncture treatment were determined with radioimmunoassay. In both groups, acupuncture was given once daily, six times a week, with 4 weeks being a therapeutic course and with the interval between two weeks being a week, 3 courses all together. In "JIN San Zhen" group, acupoints of "JIN San Zhen" were used predominately, while in control group, scalp point Motor Sensory Area (MS 8) was used as the main point. Results: Self comparison showed that after 3 courses of treatment, in both groups, LPO and NO levels decreased significantly (P<0.05-0.01), SOD and GST Px values increased considerably (P<0.05-0.01). Comparison between two groups indicated that the effects of "JIN San Zhen" group are significantly superior to those of control group in raising blood SOD and GST Px levels (P<0.05-0.01) and in lowering blood NO content (P<0.01). Analysis on the correlation between the restoration of neural function and the changes of LPO, SOD and GST Px levels suggested that the effect of acupuncture in improving neural function may be related to changes of the aforementioned indexes. Conclusion: Acupuncture therapy can significantly lower blood LPO and NO levels and evidently raise blood SOD and GST Px levels in stroke patients.
文摘Objective: To study the effect of dexmedetomidine combined with ulinastatin on RAAS system, coagulation indexes and oxygen free radicals after acute aortic dissection surgery. Methods: A total of 48 patients with aortic dissection who accepted endovascular graft exclusion treatment in the hospital between May 2014 and February 2017 were selected and randomly divided into two groups, group A received dexmedetomidine, ulinastatin combined with general anesthesia, and group B received general anesthesia. The RAAS hormones, coagulation indexes and oxygen free radical indexes were measured 1 d before surgery, during operation and 24 h after surgery. Results: During operation and after operation, serum REN, AT-II, ALD, FIB, DD, MDA and MPO contents as well as APTT and TT levels of both groups of patients were significantly higher than those before operation while TAOC and TSOD contents were significantly lower than those before operation, and serum REN, AT-II, ALD, FIB, DD, MDA and MPO contents as well as APTT and TT levels of group A were significantly lower than those of group B while TAOC and TSOD contents were significantly higher than those of group B. Conclusion: Dexmedetomidine combined with ulinastatin for acute aortic dissection can inhibit RAAS system and oxygen free radical generation and improve coagulation function.
文摘Objective: To study the effect of early rehabilitation training combined with edaravone on oxygen free radical generation and nerve injury in patients with cerebral hemorrhage. Methods: A total of 56 patients with acute cerebral hemorrhage who were treated in Zigong Third People's Hospital between July 2014 and March 2017 were selected and randomly divided into early rehabilitation group and routine rehabilitation group, the early rehabilitation group began the rehabilitation training 2 d after cerebral hemorrhage condition was stabilized, and routine rehabilitation group began the rehabilitation training 14 d after cerebral hemorrhage. Serum contents of oxygen free radicals, nerve injury markers and neurotrophic molecules were detected 28 d and 56 d after cerebral hemorrhage. Results: 28 d and 56 d after cerebral hemorrhage, serum MDA, AOPP, 8-OHdG, GFAP, NSE, Tf, Ft and S100B levels of early rehabilitation group were significantly lower than those of routine rehabilitation group while BDNF, NGF, NTF-α and IGF-I levels were significantly higher than those of routine rehabilitation group. Conclusion: Early rehabilitation training combined with edaravone for cerebral hemorrhage can inhibit the oxygen free radical generation, reduce the degree of nerve injury and improve the neurotrophic state.
文摘Objective: To study the correlation of electrophysiological characteristics Tp-ec and Tp-e/QT with myocardial injury and oxygen free radical generation in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Methods: Patients who were diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction in our hospital between March 2014 and March 2017 were selected as the AMI group, and healthy subjects who received physical examination were selected as the control group, electrocardiography was done to determine Tp-ec and Tp-e/QT, serum was collected to determine the levels of myocardial injury markers, oxygen free radical generation indexes and apoptosis indexes, and peripheral blood was collected to determine the expression of oxygen free radical generation indexes. Results: Tp-ec and Tp-e/QT of AMI group were significantly higher than those of control group, and serum CK-MB, cTnI, H-FABP, MDA, sTWEAK, sFas and sTRAIL contents as well as peripheral blood Nrf-2, NRE and HO-1 mRNA expression were significantly higher than those of control group and positively correlated with Tp-ec and Tp-e/QT. Conclusion: Electrophysiological characteristics Tp-ec and Tp-e/QT increase, and the transseptal dispersion of repolarization increases in patients with acute myocardial infarction, and they are closely related to myocardial injury and oxygen free radical generation.
基金This study was supported by the National Basic Research Program(also called 973 Program No.2007CB512006)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30873066/C180102).
文摘Previous studies have demonstrated the important role of angiotension II(AngII)in promoting proliferation of myofibroblasts(myoFbs)and myocardial fibrosis.However,the underlying mechanisms and the role of oxygen free radicals in the proliferation of myofibroblasts induced by AngII are unclear.The present study was designed to shed light on this issue through exploration of AngII signaling pathways via in vitro experiments.Primary cultures of neonatal rat myoFbs were divided into five groups which were treated with AngII(10^(-8) to 10^(-6) M),AngII with the antioxidant N-acetyl-L-cysteine(NAC),or normal culture medium.We observed the proliferation of myoFbs as induced by AngII at different concentrations with MTT.Reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels in myoFbs were detected by monitoring the fluorescence of 2',7'-dichlorofluorescein.The contents and levels of oxygen free radicals(OH·)in the three groups were detected by spectrophotometer,immunocytochemical staining,and confocal fluorescence.Western blot and image analysis were used to measure membrane translocation and expression of phospho-protein kinase Ca.MyoFbs incubated with AngII(10^(-8) to 10^(-6) M)for 24 h increased their rate of proliferation,the content of OH·,and expression of ROS(P<0.01 vs.control group),whereas these parameters decreased in the presence of NAC.Immunocytochemistry,confocal fluorescence staining and image analysis showed that AngII could promote the translocation and expression of p-PKCα in membrane,and the antioxidant NAC blocked this increase(P<0.01).Western blot results also showed that NAC could inhibit the expression of p-PKCα.
基金supported by the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation (8202007)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (52170148)。
文摘Biochar is a well-known material for pollutant removal owing to its low cost and rich surface functionality. A kind of highly active substance, called environmentally persistent free radicals(EPFRs), can be produced in the preparation process of biochar, playing an important role in the removal of pollutants.In this study, sludge-derived biochars(SBC_(120) and SBC_(270)) were prepared by the hydrothermal carbonization under two temperatures(120℃ and 270℃) to investigate their removal abilities of Cr(Ⅵ). The maximum removal amounts of Cr(Ⅵ) by SBC_(120) and SBC_(270) were 16.58 and 22.93 mg·g^(-1), respectively. It was further revealed that the appearance of Cr(Ⅲ), as a result of EPFRs on sludge-derived biochar(SBC) transferred electrons to Cr(Ⅵ) in neutral solutions. That is to say, oxygen-centered(O-centered) EPFRs on SBC_(120) and carbon-centered(C-centered) EPFRs on SBC_(270) all could be used as electron donors to Cr(Ⅵ) to make it become Cr(Ⅲ). This study not only provides a theoretical basis for the mechanism of pollutants removal by sludge-derived biochar but also offers a new perspective on the direct effect of EPFRs on pollutants.
文摘It has been proposed that a major portion of ischemia-reperfusion injury is due to the generation of active oxygen radicalst. It has been demonstrated that free radical scavengers can protect the myocardium injured by reperfusion. But all Of them are indirect evidence for the generation of active oxygen radicals during ischemia and reperfusion. Electron spin resonance (ESR) is the most effective tecnique for the direct measurement of free radicals. But only a few reports have been found in literature so far. In this work, the ESR spectrum of the ischemic reperfusion of intact rabbit myocardium was directly measured at low temperature.
基金We gratefully acknowledge the financial support from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China （Nos. 2016YFA0204100 and 2016YFA0200200）, the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Nos. 81471786, 21573220, and 21303191）, the strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences （No. XDA09030100）, Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin （No. 13JCQNJC13500）.
基金SupportedbytheNationalNaturalScienceFoundationofChina (No .3 880 791)
文摘To detect superoxide anion (O - 2 ) signals in the heart, liver, lung and kidney tissues after burns. Methods: Twenty four male rats were randomized into 4 groups. The rats of experimental groups were immersed in 100℃ water for 15 seconds and 25% third degree burn was created. Thoracotomy or laparotomy was performed at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minutes after burn, and specimens of the heart, lung, liver kidney were obtained for burned rats. The specimens were then preserved in liqu id nitrogen for cryo preservation and detected immediately using EPR. Results: The signals of superoxide O radical appeared in the he art, lung, 1iver and kidney specimens 10 15 minutes after burn. Conclusions: There is a direct evidence of oxygen free radicals (OFRs) injury to viscera of burned rats between 10 15 minutes after burn.
基金The work was sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
文摘A long life election spin resonance (ESR) signal at g=2.0006 was observed in the normal lens epithelium and cortical fibers. During ultraviolet (UV) exposure, a new ESR signal at g = 2.0060 was found in the lens epithelium. But this specific signal was not detected in the lens cortical fibers. This suggested that lens epithelial cells were more susceptible to the free radical formation which was induced by UV light. By means of ESR spin probe oxymetry, the oxygen uptake of lens epithelial cells was meas...
基金supported by the High Technology Research and Development Program of China (No. 2006AA09Z438)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 30871943).
文摘Fish skin collagen hydrolysates(FSCH) were prepared from walleye pollock(Theragra chalcogramma) using a mixture of enzymes,namely trypsin and flavourzyme. The degree of hydrolysis of the skin collagen was 27.3%. FSCH was mainly composed of low-molecular-weight peptides and the relative proportion of <1 000Da fraction was 70.6%. Free radical and oxygen species scavenging activities of FSCH were investigated in four model systems,including diphenylpicrylhy-drazyl radical(DPPH),superoxide anion radical,hydroxyl radical and hydrogen peroxide model,and compared with that of a native antioxidant,reduced glutathione(GSH). FSCH was also evaluated by water-absorbing and water-holding capacity. The results showed that FSCH was able to scavenge free radical and oxygen species significantly and to enhance water-absorbing and water-holding capacity remarkably. Therefore,FSCH may have potential applications in the medicine and food industries.
