Relationship between subclasses of serum HDL and LPL gene HindⅢ polymorphism in hyperlipidemia

AIM: To investigate lipoprotein lipase gene HindⅢ polymorphism and its relationship with serum lipids and apolipoprotein, serum HDL subclasses in patients with hyperlipoidemia. METHODS: Lipoprotein lipase gene HindⅢ polymorphism was assayed by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). The subclasses of serum HDL in 152 hyperlipoidemia patients and 128 healthy subjects were determined by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis conjunction with immunodetection method. RESULTS: H+H+ genotype and allele H+ in hyperlipoidemia and control groups were both the highest. In hyperlipidemia group, H+H+ genotypes tended to be higher than that in control group, while H+H- and H-H- genotypes were significantly lower (P<0.05). In hyperlipidemia group allele H+ carriers' frequency tended to be higher than that in control group (P<0.05). In hyperlipoidemia group, the genotype of H+H+ showed higher serum TG, apoB100 levels, TG/HDL-C ratio, preβ1-HDL, HDL3b and lower HDL2a, HDL2b compared with H-H- (P<0.05). In control group, the genotype of H+H+ had higher serum TG，HDL3c and lower HDL2a compared with H-H- (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: The HindⅢ polymorphism at intron 8 of LPL gene is associated with the general shift toward smaller size of HDL particle size in hyperlipoidemia, and the change of HDL subclasses distribution profile may be closely related to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis in Chinese patients with hyperlipoidemia.     

Relationship of subclasses of serum HDL and Apo A-Ⅰ gene polymorphism in hyperlipidemia

AIM: To investigate apolipoprotein A-Ⅰ gene (Apo A-Ⅰ) polymorphism and its relationship with serum HDL subclasses in patients with hyperlipidemia (HL). METHODS: Apo A-Ⅰ genotype was assayed by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). The subclasses of serum HDL in 118 patients with hyperlipidemia and 109 healthy subjects were determined by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis conjunction with immunodetection method. RESULTS: Both in HL group and the control group, G/G and C/C genotypes were the most frequent at －78 bp and ＋83 bp of Apo A-Ⅰ gene, respectively. The frequency of rare A allele at －78 bp in HL group was significantly higher than that in control group. In HL group, subjects with G/A mutation had higher serum levels of TG, Apo C-Ⅲ, pre β1-HDL and HDL3a, and lower levels of HDL2a and HDL2b compared to the subjects with G/G genotype. CONCLUSION: The G/A transition in the －78 bp position of the Apo A-Ⅰ gene promoter in patients with hyperlipidemia is associated with HDL subclasses. There is a general shift toward smaller sized HDL, which, in turn, indicates that HDL maturation might be abnormal.     

Subclasses of serum HDL in middle and old aged patients with hyperlipidemia in Chengdu City

AIM: To detect the change of composition and ratio of serum HDL subclasses and explore the relationship between these changes and the plasma lipid level in patients with hyperlipidemia. METHODS: The components of subclasses of serum HDL in 172 middle and old aged patients with hyperlipidemia and 115 healthy middle and old aged were determined by dimensional gel electrophoresis associated with immuno-blotting method. RESULTS: Compared to the healthy controls, the contents of pre β1-HDL，　HDL3b and HDL3a were significantly higher (P＜0.05 or P＜0.01), while that of HDL2b was significantly lower (P＜0.01) in middle and old aged patients with hyperlipidemia. The content of pre β1-HDL increased with age in healthy controls, whereas the HDL2b decreased. The content of pre β1-HDL was significantly higher (P＜0.05), while the HDL2b (P＜0.05) was significantly lower in men than in women in patients with hyperlipidemia and the healthy controls. In middle and old aged patients with hyperlipidemia, the content of pre β1-HDL was positively correlated with the serum TG, TC, apoB100, apoCⅡ, apoCⅢ, apoE and TG/HDL-C (r=0.432; r=0.243; r=0.341; r=0.259; r=0.335; r=0.308 and r=0.453, P＜0.05 or P＜0.01), while it was negatively correlated with HDL-C (r=－0.167, P＜0.05). The content of HDL2b was negatively correlated with TG, TC, apoCⅡ, apoCⅢ and TG/HDL-C (r=－0.296; r=－0.156; r=－0.182; r=－0.216; r=－0.203 and r=－0.313, P＜0.05 or P＜0.01), while it was positively correlated with HDL-C (r=0.124, P＜0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The particle of HDL in the middle and old aged patients with hyperlipidemia showed a general shift towards smaller size, which indicated that the reverse cholesterol transport might be weakened. Men had smaller HDL particle size than women.     

Relationship between HDL subclasses and TC/HDL-C,TG/HDL-C ratio

AIM: To study the relationship between HDL subclasses and TC/HDL-C, TG/HDL-C ratio in serum. METHODS: Apolipoprotein (apo) A-Ⅰ contents of serum HDL subclasses in 292 subjects were determined by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis associated with immunodection method. RESULTS: Compared with low TC/HDL-C ratio subgroup, apoA-Ⅰcontents of preβ1-HDL (P<0.01, in middle or high subgroup) and HDL3a (P<0.05, in high subgroup) were significantly higher, but those of HDL2b (P<0.01, in middle or high subgroup) and HDL2a (P<0.01, in high subgroup) were significantly lower. Compared with middle TC/HDL-C ratio subgroup, apoA-Ⅰ contents of preβ1-HDL, HDL3a were significantly higher (P<0.01, P<0.05), but those of HDL2a and HDL2b were significantly lower (P<0.01, P<0.01) in high subgroup. Compared with low TG/HDL-C ratio subgroup, apoA-Ⅰ contents of preβ1-HDL, HDL3a were significantly higher (P<0.01, P<0.05, in high subgroup), but those of HDL2a and HDL2b were significantly lower (P<0.01, in middle or high subgroup). Compared with middle TG/HDL-C ratio subgroup, apoA-Ⅰ contents of preβ1-HDL, HDL3a were significantly higher (P<0.01, P<0.05), but those of HDL2a and HDL2b were significantly lower (P<0.01). In addition, TC, TG, TC/HDL-C ratio and TG/HDL-C ratio showed a positive correlation with apoA-Ⅰ contents of small-sized preβ1-HDL and a negative correlation with those of large-sized HDL2b, but it was reversed for HDL-C. CONCLUSION: When TC/HDL-C>5 or TG/HDL-C>2.2 in serum, the particle size of HDL shifted towards smaller sizes, which indicates that reverse cholesterol transport might be weakened and HDL maturation might be abnormal.     

Relationship between HDL subclass distribution and plasma glucose and lipid levels in patients with metabolic syndrome

AIM: To investigate high-density lipoprotein(HDL) subclass distribution and to analyze the relationship between HDL subclasses with plasma glucose and lipids in metabolic syndrome(MS). METHODS: Apolipoprotein A-I(apoA-I) contents of plasma HDL subclasses were determined by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis associated with immunodetection. The concentrations of lipids and apolipoproteins in the plasma were measured by an automated biochemical analyzer. RESULTS: Compared with the controls, the levels of fasting plasma glucose(FPG), total cholesterol(TC), triglyceride(TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C), LDL-C/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C), apolipoprotein B₁₀₀(apoB₁₀₀), apoB₁₀₀/apoA-I, systolic blood pressure(SBP), body mass index(BMI) and HDL_3b were increased in the MS patients(P<0.05). Meanwhile, HDL-C, apoA-I and preβ₂-HDL, HDL_2a and HDL_2b were decreased in the MS patients(P<0.01). With the increase in the plasma glucose level, the contents of HDL_2a and HDL_2b were decreased in the MS patients(P<0.05), while preβ₁-HDL was increased(P<0.05). With the decrease in the HDL-C level, the content of HDL_2b was decreased in the MS patients(P<0.01), while preβ₁-HDL was increased(P<0.01). With the increase in the TG level and the decrease in the HDL-C level, the content of HDL_2b had a decreasing trend and the content of small-particle preβ₁-HDL had an increasing trend, indicating that HDL maturation metabolism was disrupted. The correlation analysis showed that FPG was negatively correlated with the levels of HDL_2a and HDL_2b, HDL-C was negatively correlated with the level of preβ₁-HDL and positively correlated with the level of HDL_2b, and TG was positively correlated with the levels of preβ₁-HDL and HDL_3b. CONCLUSION: With the increases in the plasma glucose and TG, and the decrease in HDL-C in the MS patients, HDL particles have minifying tendency, and the maturation metabolism of HDL particles is disrupted.     

The relationship between serum copper/zinc ratio and classificationas well as prognosis of Hodgkin's disease

AIM:To clarify the relationship between serum copper/zinc ratio(CZR) and histopathological classification as well as prognosis of Hodgkin's disease (HD). METHODS:The serum copper level(SCL),serum zinc level(SZL)and CZR were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry(AAS)in 135 patients with HD and 100 healthy individuals.RESULTS:The results showed that SCL and CZR were higher and SZL was lower in patients with HD than in healthy individuals (P＜0.01). SCL and CZR were significantly higher in the patients with lymphocyte depleted type(LD)than mixed cellulal type(MC), SCL and CZR were higher in MC type than nodular sclerosis type(NS)and lymphocyte predominance type (LP)(P＜0.01). It was also found that with the development of the disease, the SCL and CZR elevated but SZL dropped. And with the alleviation of the disease, the SCL and CZR rose while SZL dropped. While the illness is relieved and the SCL and CZR markedly dropped and SCZ rose. SCL and CZR were strongly correlated with histopathologic type and clinical stage of tumor.CONCLUSION: SCL, SZL and CZR are parameters useful for clarifying histopathological classification, clinical stage and prognosis of HD.     

Growth characteristics and functions of rat vascular adventitia fibroblast subpopulations

AIM: To observe in vitro monoclonal culture, proliferation characteristics and vascular functions of SD rat thoracic aorta adventitial fibroblasts. METHODS: Vascular adventitial fibroblasts were individually expanded using cloning rings. Phenotypic characteristics of the cells were identified by RT-PCR. The growth ability of the cells was determined by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay. Fluorescent quantitative PCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of preproendothelin-1 (preproET-1) induced by angiotensinⅡ (AngⅡ) and treated with AngⅡ receptor antagonist losartan and PD-123319. RESULTS: Spindle cells and round cells were isolated using cloning rings.The amplified PCR products of von Willebrand factor, CD8, desmin and myosin heavy chain was not expressed in both cells. For spindle cells, the exponential phase of growth was from the 2nd day to the 4th day after passage. For round cells, the exponential phase of growth was from the 3rd day to the 5th day after passage. The concentration dependence (0~1 000 nmol/L) of AngⅡ was observed to significantly increase the expression of preproET-1 mRNA in the round cells (P<0.01), and AngⅡ had no significant effect on the mRNA expression of preproET-1 in the spindle cells. Losartan blocked the AngⅡ-induced mRNA expression of preproET-1 in the round cells, and had no significant effect on the mRNA expression of preproET-1 in the spindle cells. CONCLUSION: Rat vascular adventitial fibroblasts can be isolated using cloning rings, and 2 different phenotypic cells are obtained. AngⅡ significantly increases the mRNA expression of preproET-1 in the round cell subpopulation, suggesting that the 2 subpopulations may play different roles in vascular remodeling and reparative process.     

Role of mast cell and its subpopulations in simple and irradiated-wound of rats

AIM:To examine the role and dynamic changes of mast cell(MC) and its subpopulations in simple and irradiated-wound of rats.METHODS:MC and its subpopulations were estimated using alcian blue-safranin (ABS)double staining. RESULTS:(1)The total number of MC in two groups decreased coincidently on day 2 after wounding, and the total MC increased rapidly and reached maximal gradually on day 5 and 7 after wounding, the increment of MC remained consistently 28 day after wounding.(2)Both mucosal MC( MMC) and Mix MC decreased obviously on day 2 after wounding, hereafter,they remained the low level all the time. However, the CTMC kept in the high level after wounding. (3)The Mix MC on day 5 and the total MC during day 5-15 after wounding were lower in irradiated group than in simple wound group.CONCLUSION: MC and its subpopulations could delay the healing process of simple and irradiated wound.     

Phase coupling and spatial synchrony of subpopulations of an endangered dune lizard

Examining demographic phase coupling and spatial synchrony is important for understanding complicated spatiotemporal population dynamics. It is also necessary for protecting rare and endangered species; populations whose dynamics are controlled by resource flux will face increased extinction risk if environmental conditions that drive those resources become spatially synchronized. In this study, we studied the spatial synchrony of subpopulations of the threatened Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard (Uma inornata), on its remaining sand dune habitat in the Coachella Valley of California. Our results indicated that there is a high level of spatial synchrony between lizard density and their mean reproductive effort for two subpopulations separated by a relatively short distance. High levels of spatial synchrony also exist between the mean lizards’ reproductive effort and annual precipitation. We measured spatial synchrony using four separate methods; using different methods allows understanding of complicated ecological interactions.     

The relationship between serum IGF-1, IGFBP-3 levels,bone mineral density and bone metabolic markers in postmenopausal patients with osteoporosis

AIM:To study the relationship between serum insulin-like growth factor- 1 (IGF-1), insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) levels, bone mineral density(BMD) and bone metabolic markers in postmenopausal women. METHODS:Serum IGF-1, IGFBP-3, osteocalcin(BGP), isomeric C-telopeptide of type I collagen (β-CTX), estradiol(E₂), calcitonin(CT), parathormone(PTH), calcium (Ca), and phosphorus(P) were measured in 90 postmenopausal osteoporosis patients and 70 healthy postmenopausal women. BMD of lumbar vertebra and left femoral neck were determined by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry.RESULTS:BMD of lumbar vertebra and left femoral neck decreased significantly (P<0.01), serum IGF-1, IGFBP-3, E₂, CT and BGP decreased significantly (P<0.01), serum β-CTX and PTH increased significantly in postmenopausal osteoporosis group (P<0.01). There were no significantly differences in serum Ca, P between two groups (P>0.05). BMD of lumbar vertebra and left femoral neck were positively correlated with serum IGF-1, IGFBP-3, E₂, CT and BGP, but negatively correlated with β CTX and PTH. There were no correlation with serum Ca, P and BMD.CONCLUSION:Serum IGF-1, IGFBP-3, E₂, CT, BGP, β-CTX and PTH level were correlated with BMD of lumbar vertebra and left femoral neck. These markers can be one of the valuable evidences for screening osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.     

The relationship between cytokines and epilepsy

The interaction between the immune system and nervous sytem affcts nervous function. There is a close relationship between the episode of epilepsy and immunity, the molecular basis of which is the network of cytokines. In order to quest new methods of contolling epilepsy by regulating the network of cytokines, the roles of several cytokines in the ocurrence and onset of epilepsy were reviewed in this article.     

Correlation between routine blood indexes and postnatal development and change of serum iron concentration in neonatal SD rats

AIM:To compare the indexes of blood samples collected from the heart and tail in neonatal SD rats for establishing reliable blood index reference in neonatal SD rats, and to determine the developmental changes in blood indexes, blood cell morphology and serum iron (SI) in SD rats. METHODS:Automatic blood cytoanalyzer was used to measure the indexes of blood collected from the heart or tail at postnatal day 1 (P1), P2, P3, P7 and P14. The morphology of the blood cells in the blood smear was observed under microscope. The SI concentration in the cardiac blood was detected by a biochemical analyzer. The correlations between blood indexes and developmental stage or SI concentration were analyzed. RESULTS:Red blood cell (RBC) count in the tail blood was much higher than that in the cardiac blood at P1, P2 (P<0.01) and P14 (P<0.05). Hemoglobin (HGB) and white blood cell (WBC) count in the tail blood were higher than those in the cardiac blood (P<0.01) at all ages tested. The observation of cardiac blood smear showed that RBC volume and RBC debris decreased gradually with the development. RBC count and platelet count increased with the development (both P<0.01), while the levels of HGB, WBC count, hematocrit (HCT), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and SI concentration were negatively correlated with age (all P<0.01). SI concentration was positively correlated with MCV (P<0.01) and MCH (P<0.05), but it had a negative correlation with RBC count (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Cardiac blood provides more reliable blood index reference in neonatal SD rats. Dynamic changes of blood indexes correlate significantly with the development. Immaturity of RBC may be associated with higher SI concentration at early stage of development.     

Relationship between serum concentrations of IL-18, IL-10, IL-6 and acute coronary syndrome

AIM: To examine the relation between serum concentrations of interleukin-18, interleukin-10, interleukin-6 and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). METHODS: Serum concentrations of IL-18, IL-10, IL-6 were measured in 17 patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), 30 patients with unstable angina pectoris (UAP), 15 patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP) and 20 controls by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and radioimmunoassay (RIA).The relation between IL-18, IL-6 and IL-10 was compared. RESULTS: Serum concentrations of IL-18, IL-6 were significantly increased in the AMI and UAP groups in comparison with the SAP and control groups. Conversely, serum concentrations of IL-10 were significantly decreased in the AMI and UAP groups in comparison with the SAP and control groups. The correlation of concentrations of IL-18 and IL-6 had no significance; but the levels of IL-18 and IL-6 were negatively correlated with IL-10. CONCLUSION: Serum IL-18, IL-6 concentrations increase while serum IL-10 concentration decreases in patients with acute coronary syndromes. The inflammatory imbalance between IL-18, IL-6 and IL-10 may play an important role in the instability of atherosclerotic plaque.     

锰元素与蔬菜生产关系研究

就蔬菜生产与微量元素锰的关系进行了总结,阐明了锰元素与蔬菜生产的关系,锰缺乏和锰过剩时主要蔬菜表现的症状,常见锰肥的施用时期与施用方法.认为只有因地因作物合理施锰肥,才能增强抗逆性,提高蔬菜植物的产量和品质.     

The complex relationship between landscape and recreation

The relation between landscape and recreation is very complex. There are various, interrelated approaches to analyze this relation, such as land evaluation, impact analysis, spatial behaviour analysis, and assessment of the scenic quality of the landscape or landscape evaluation. In many of these approaches airphoto interpretation can be a useful tool.     

Relationship between maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein and fetal middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity in pregnancy with fetal anaemia

AIM: To evaluate the relationships between maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) levels and middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity (MCA-PSV) in pregnancies with fetal anaemia and to compare the sensitivities of MSAFP and MCA-PSV for the predicting the risk of fetal anaemia. METHODS: Fifty-five measurements of MSAFP and MCA-PSV were carried out in 32 women at risk of fetal anaemia (4 cases of alloimmunisation, 11 cases of thalassemia, 10 cases of parvovirus infection and 7 cases of placental chorioangioma). The relationship between MSAFP and MCA-PSV was studied, and 19 fetal blood samples, in which MCA-PSV measurements were abnormal, were taken and the fetal heamoglobin were tested in order to evaluate the correlation of MSAFP and MCA-PSV. RESULTS: A correlation between MSAFP and MCA-PSV (n=55, r=0.57, P<0.01) was observed, in which 15 cases of fetal anaemia and 4 cases false positive (non-anaemia) were detected among the 19 fetal blood samples. The MSAFP levels of 4 false-positive cases were normal. The MSAFP levels in 15 fetal anaemia cases were higher than those in non-anaemia. The elevation of MSAFP level was 15-20 d earlier than that of MCA-PSV in the cases of alloimmunisation and thalassemia, and it was 10-12 d later in the cases of parvovirus infection and placental chorioangioma significantly (P<0.05). Both MSAFP (r=-0.87) and MCA-PSV (r=-0.67) were significantly correlated with fetal heamoglobin level. CONCLUSION: The MSAFP level is significantly correlated with both MCA-PSV measurements and fetal haemoglobin. The time and process of the elevations of MSAFP indicate that MSAFP is more sensitive than MCA-PSV to predict and monitor the pregnancies at the risk of fetal anaemia.     

Effects of strategies of heat-clearing and detoxifying,and Yin-invigorating and fluid-supplementing on HDL and ALP molecules associated with endotoxin-degrading

AIM: To explore the therapeutic strategies of heat-clearing and detoxifying (HCDT) and Yin-invigorating and fluid-supplementing (YIFS), the method of Chinese medicine, on the high density lipoprotein (HDL) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) molecules, which are associated with endotoxin-degradation. METHODS: The animal model of endotoxemia was established by the injection of E. Coli lipopolysaccharides through rabbits ear vein. The endotoxemic rabbits were treated respectively with two representative herbal preparations of therapeutic principles against febrile diseases: HCDT or YIFS preparations. The serum levels of interleukin-1 (IL-1), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and HDL, the ALP activity, the expression of ALP mRNA in liver and kidney tissues were observed. RESULTS: The serum levels of IL-1 and TNF-α in HCDT group were significantly decreased, while the serum ALP activity and the expression of ALP mRNA in liver and kidney tissues were obviously increased, as compared with those in model group. Meanwhile, the serum levels of IL-1 and TNF-α in YIFS group were significantly reduced, and its plasma HDL level was elevated. CONCLUSIONS: Both the herbal preparations, HCDT and YIFS, have the scavenging effects on the overproduction of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1 and TNF-α induced by endotoxin, but their effects on the endotoxin-degrading molecules might be different. HCDT principally increases ALP activity and enhances ALP expression in liver and kidney tissues, while YIFS might preferably facilitate the elevation of plasma HDL level.     

Relationship between levels of plasma endothelin-1/serum nitric oxide and hearing impairment in type 2 diabetes

AIM: To evaluate the relationship between endothelin-1 (ET-1)/nitric oxide (NO) and hearing impairment in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM).METHODS: Eighty-eight type 2 diabetic patients with no signs of microangiopathy (retinopathy and nephropathy) or peripheral neuropathy, and 53 healthy subjects in the same period were enrolled in this study. Auditory function was evaluated using pure tone audiometry. Totally,type 2 DM group (n=88) and normal control group (NC, n=53) were divided into subgroups based on the presence and absence of hearing impairment. The concentration of plasma ET-1 was detected by radioimmunoassay. The concentration of serum NO was measured by the method of nitric acid reductase.RESULTS: Significantly increased plasma ET-1 and decreased serum NO were observed in diabetic patients with hearing impairment compared with those in diabetic patients without hearing impairment. The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that hearing impairment in type 2 DM group was significantly associated with elevated level of HbA1c (OR＝4.525, P<0.05), LDL-C (OR=2.381,P<0.05) and plasma ET-1 (OR＝6.207,P<0.01). Besides, elevated serum level of NO (OR＝0.862, P<0.05) was associated with lower risk of hearing impairment in diabetics.CONCLUSION: Hearing impairment may happen earlier than other complications in diabetic patients. In addition to hyperglycemia and hyperlipemia, high level of ET-1 and low levels of NO might contribute to hearing impairment in diabetic patients.