Apelin- 13 inhibits neuronal apoptosis caused by hydrogen peroxide, yet apoptosis following cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury has rarely been studied. In this study, Apelin-13 （0.1 μg/g） was injected into the la...Apelin- 13 inhibits neuronal apoptosis caused by hydrogen peroxide, yet apoptosis following cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury has rarely been studied. In this study, Apelin-13 （0.1 μg/g） was injected into the lateral ventricle of middle cerebral artery occlusion model rats. TTC, TUNEL, and immuno- histochemical staining showed that compared with the cerebral ischemia/reperfusion group, infarct volume and apoptotic cell number at the ischemic penumbra region were decreased in the Apelin-13 treatment group. Additionally, Apelin-13 treatment increased Bcl-2 immtmoreactivity and decreased caspase-3 immunoreactivity, Our findings suggest that Apelin-13 is neuroprotective against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury through inhibition of neuronal apoptosis.展开更多
In the present study, transplantation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells modified with brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene into the lateral ventricle of a rat model of Alzheimer＇s disease, resulted in s...In the present study, transplantation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells modified with brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene into the lateral ventricle of a rat model of Alzheimer＇s disease, resulted in significant attenuation of nerve cell damage in the hippocampal CA1 region. Furthermore, brain-derived neurotrophic factor and tyrosine kinase B mRNA and protein levels were significantly increased, and learning and memory were significantly improved. Results indicate that transplantation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells modified with brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene can significantly improve cognitive function in a rat model of Alzheimer＇s disease, possibly by increasing the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and tyrosine kinase B in the hippocampus.展开更多
Subependymomas are rare brain tumors derived from the ventricular system and are usually asymptomatic. The interest of this report is to demonstrate that subependymomas can very exceptionally present bilaterally and w...Subependymomas are rare brain tumors derived from the ventricular system and are usually asymptomatic. The interest of this report is to demonstrate that subependymomas can very exceptionally present bilaterally and with hemorrhage. A 69-year-old woman presented with headache, ataxia, and focal neurologic deficits. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a bilateral intra-axial lesion with unilateral hemorrhage. Patient underwent surgical resection of the tumor and the pathology was consistent with subependymoma. Postoperatively, patient recovered progressively with improvement of symptoms. This is the first case of a subependymoma that is both bilateral and hemorrhagic, two rare occurrences previously mutually exclusive in literature for this type of tumor. In the present case report we perform a review of the literature to analyze and compare retrospectively all other cases of hemorrhagic subependymomas.展开更多
BACKGROUND Resection of deep intracranial tumors requires significant brain retraction,which frequently causes brain damage.In particular,tumor in the trigone of the lateral ventricular presents a surgical challenge d...BACKGROUND Resection of deep intracranial tumors requires significant brain retraction,which frequently causes brain damage.In particular,tumor in the trigone of the lateral ventricular presents a surgical challenge due to its inaccessible location and intricate adjacent relationships with essential structures such as the optic radiation(OR)fibers.New brain retraction systems have been developed to minimize retraction-associated injury.To date,there is little evidence supporting the superiority of any retraction system in preserving the white matter tract integrity.This report illustrates the initial surgical excision in two patients using a new retraction system termed the cerebral corridor creator(CCC)and demonstrates its advantage in protecting OR fibers.CASE SUMMARY We report two patients with nonspecific symptoms,who had trigone ventricular lesions that involved the neighboring OR identified on preoperative diffusion tensor imaging(DTI).Both patients underwent successful surgical excision using the CCC.Total tumor removal was achieved without additional neurological deficit.DTI showed that the OR fibers were preserved along the surgical field.Preoperative symptoms were alleviated immediately after surgery.Clinical outcomes were improved according to the Glasgow-Outcome-Scale and Activity-of-Daily-Living Scale assessments.CONCLUSION In the two cases,the CCC was a safe and useful tool for creating access to the deep trigonal area while preserving the white matter tract integrity.The CCC is thus a promising alternative brain retractor.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30971081,31271243,81070961 and 81241052the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province of China,No.ZR2011CM027 and 2012GGA08100
文摘Apelin- 13 inhibits neuronal apoptosis caused by hydrogen peroxide, yet apoptosis following cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury has rarely been studied. In this study, Apelin-13 （0.1 μg/g） was injected into the lateral ventricle of middle cerebral artery occlusion model rats. TTC, TUNEL, and immuno- histochemical staining showed that compared with the cerebral ischemia/reperfusion group, infarct volume and apoptotic cell number at the ischemic penumbra region were decreased in the Apelin-13 treatment group. Additionally, Apelin-13 treatment increased Bcl-2 immtmoreactivity and decreased caspase-3 immunoreactivity, Our findings suggest that Apelin-13 is neuroprotective against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury through inhibition of neuronal apoptosis.
基金sponsored by Science and Technology Support for Major Projects of Hebei Province, No. 09276103DHebei Province Science and Technology Research and Development Program, No. 08206120D
文摘In the present study, transplantation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells modified with brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene into the lateral ventricle of a rat model of Alzheimer＇s disease, resulted in significant attenuation of nerve cell damage in the hippocampal CA1 region. Furthermore, brain-derived neurotrophic factor and tyrosine kinase B mRNA and protein levels were significantly increased, and learning and memory were significantly improved. Results indicate that transplantation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells modified with brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene can significantly improve cognitive function in a rat model of Alzheimer＇s disease, possibly by increasing the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and tyrosine kinase B in the hippocampus.
文摘Subependymomas are rare brain tumors derived from the ventricular system and are usually asymptomatic. The interest of this report is to demonstrate that subependymomas can very exceptionally present bilaterally and with hemorrhage. A 69-year-old woman presented with headache, ataxia, and focal neurologic deficits. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a bilateral intra-axial lesion with unilateral hemorrhage. Patient underwent surgical resection of the tumor and the pathology was consistent with subependymoma. Postoperatively, patient recovered progressively with improvement of symptoms. This is the first case of a subependymoma that is both bilateral and hemorrhagic, two rare occurrences previously mutually exclusive in literature for this type of tumor. In the present case report we perform a review of the literature to analyze and compare retrospectively all other cases of hemorrhagic subependymomas.
文摘BACKGROUND Resection of deep intracranial tumors requires significant brain retraction,which frequently causes brain damage.In particular,tumor in the trigone of the lateral ventricular presents a surgical challenge due to its inaccessible location and intricate adjacent relationships with essential structures such as the optic radiation(OR)fibers.New brain retraction systems have been developed to minimize retraction-associated injury.To date,there is little evidence supporting the superiority of any retraction system in preserving the white matter tract integrity.This report illustrates the initial surgical excision in two patients using a new retraction system termed the cerebral corridor creator(CCC)and demonstrates its advantage in protecting OR fibers.CASE SUMMARY We report two patients with nonspecific symptoms,who had trigone ventricular lesions that involved the neighboring OR identified on preoperative diffusion tensor imaging(DTI).Both patients underwent successful surgical excision using the CCC.Total tumor removal was achieved without additional neurological deficit.DTI showed that the OR fibers were preserved along the surgical field.Preoperative symptoms were alleviated immediately after surgery.Clinical outcomes were improved according to the Glasgow-Outcome-Scale and Activity-of-Daily-Living Scale assessments.CONCLUSION In the two cases,the CCC was a safe and useful tool for creating access to the deep trigonal area while preserving the white matter tract integrity.The CCC is thus a promising alternative brain retractor.
