1.Analysis and identification of IR on different parts ofCynanchumchinese R.Br
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(3):255-257
ObjectiveTo identify the chemical composition of stem, leaf and peel ofCynanchumchinese R.Br..MethodsFourier IR spectra, the second derivative spectrum and two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy were adopted to identify IR of different parts ofCynanchumchinese R.Br..ResultsIt was found that the IR spectra of the leaf was similar to that of the peel but was different from the stem. What’s more, in the second derivative spectra of the leaf, it showed that the absorption peak was strong at the position of 1 543 cm-1, 1 515 cm-1, 1 499 cm-1 and 1 467 cm-1, respectively and there existed carbonyl absorption peak at 1 738 cm-1 and 1 659 cm-1 in addition. Therefore, it was inferred that flavonoids were the major components while less in the stem and peel.ConclusionsThe differences of the three parts aboutCynanchumchinese R.Br. were studied through IR spectrum macroscopically, which provided reference for exploring the constituents and clinical medication.
2.New Resistant Tendency of Urinary Tract Infection
Aihua WEI ; Yanping XU ; Qi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(12):-
OBJECTIVE To explore urinary tract infection.METHODS Totally 750 clinical isolates of urinary tract infection were collected from patients who were cured in our hospital from 2001 to 2003,then analyzed the kinds of these bacterials and sensitive rate to antibiotics.RESULTS The percentage of Gram-negative bacilli was 53.60%,in which Escherichia coli was 38.13%;The percentage of Gram-positive cocci was 35.20%,in which Enterococcus were 16.53%;the percentage of fungi was 11.20%.The resistance rate of Escherichia coli to ampicillin,amoxicillin/clavulanic acid,quinolones,nalidixic acid and SXT was 80.54%,57.69%,45.00-71.00%, 71.23% and 65.14%,respectively,and the resistance rate to amikacin was lower than to gentamicin(5.82% vs 39.11%,P
3.Small-molecule inhibitors of anthrax toxin
Aihua NIE ; Wei GU ; Jingjing LIU
Journal of International Pharmaceutical Research 2017;44(1):1-12
Anthrax is a malignant infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis spores,after entering the host Bacillus an-thracis produces and releases anthrax toxin,which is the main cause leading to death of the host. The anthrax toxin is composed of two enzymatically active components:lethal factor(LF)and edema factor(EF),and one shared receptor binding and translocation com-ponent:protective antigen(PA). PA combined with LF is called lethal toxin(LeTx),while PA combined with EF called edema toxin (EdTx). Currently,the main drugs for treating anthrax are antibiotics,but antibiotics can only kill part of anthrax spores and bacte-ria,and cannot inhibit the activity of anthrax toxin. So it is necessary to develop novel drugs for inhibiting anthrax toxin. This review summarizes the evolution of small-molecule inhibitors of anthrax toxin respectively targeting PA,LF and EF.
4.Diltiazem Inhibit Differention and Maturation of Dendritic Cells in Peripheral Blood by Enzymatically Modified LDL
Wei HE ; Aihua CHEN ; Xudong SONG
China Pharmacy 2005;0(13):-
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of enzymatically modified low density lipoprotein(E-LDL) on differation and maturation of human dendritic cells(DC) in peripheral blood and the effect of diltiazem on it.METHODS: Human monocytes were isolated by using gradient centrifugation method and cultured in DC Cellgro medium containing rhGM-CSF and rhIL-4 for 5 days,then DC was then obtained.DC were treated with E-LDL or E-LDL plus diltiazem for 48 hours,the morphological changes were observed under the microscope,and the FACS was used to investigate the expression of DC(CD1a,CD80,CD86 and HLA-DR).PBS group was set up for comparison.RESULTS: The morphological changes were nor observed.The expressions of CD1a,CD80,CD86 and HLA-DR in each groups were significant different(P
5.Effect and mechanism of 5-Aza-CdR on proliferation and apoptosis of colon cancer cells
Xinjun LIANG ; Aihua ZANG ; Shaozhong WEI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(15):2445-2448
Objective To observe the effect of 5-Aza-CdR on the proliferation and apoptosis of colon cancer cells and the expression of PTEN and to explore its mechanism Methods Different concentrations of 5-Aza-CdR (1, 2, 5,10 μmol/L) were used in vitro on HT-29 cells and the proliferation was detected by MTT assay and the apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. PTEN mRNA and protein expression changes were observed by real-time PCR and Western blot. Results Different concentrations of 5-Aza-CdR (2, 5,10 μmol/L) could inhibit the proliferation of HT-29 cells with dose and time dependent manner. With the increase of time and dose, the inhibition rate of HT-29 cells increased gradually and the difference was significant. (P < 0.05). After 5-Aza-CdR treated for 48h , the apoptosis rates of HT-29 cells in control and 1 , 2 , 5 , 10 μmol/L group were 2.443 ± 0.210 1, 3.900 ± 0.665 1, 14.07 ± 1.206, 24.70 ± 2.506, and 30.60 ± 2.390 respectively, which were significantly increased and the apoptosis rate increased with the increase of dose , which was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The PTEN mRNA and protein expression of HT-29 cells were gradually increased when treated by different concentrations of 5-Aza-CdR. Conclusion 5-Aza-CdR might induce the expression of PTEN by demethylation and then inhibit the proliferation and induce apoptosis of HT-29 cells.
6.Relationship Between the Invasion of Pituitary Adenomas and Expressions of MMP-9,Ki-67 and nm23
Aihua LIU ; Wei HUANG ; Shaowen XIAO
Journal of Chinese Physician 2001;0(04):-
Objective To study the relationship between the invasion of pituitary adenomas and expressions of MMP-9,Ki-67 and nm23. Methods The expressions of MMP-9,Ki-67 and nm23 were examined by immunohistochemical Elivision methods in 78 cases of pituitary adenomas. Of them,40 cases were invasive pituitary adenomas and, 38 cases were noninvasive pituitary adenomas. Results The expression levels of MMP-9 and Ki-67 in the invasive pituitary adenomas were significantly higher than those in the noninvasive ones (P
7.Value of citrulline, intestinal fatty acid binding protein, and intestinal trefoil factor in the diagnosis of acute gastroin-testinal injury in critically ill children
Ni ZHANG ; Wei ZHU ; Jiarui ZHU ; Weijun ZHANG ; Aihua WANG
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2015;(7):650-654
ObjectiveTo compare the values of serum citrulline, intestinal fatty acid binding protein (IFABP) and intes-tinal trefoil factor (ITF) in diagnosis of acute gastrointestinal injury in critically ill children.MethodsA total of 84 critically ill children were enrolled. The serum citrullin, IFABP, and ITF were measured by high performance liquid chromatography and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The testing results and clinical data were analyzed.ResultsCompared with non gastroin-testinal injury group, the serum citrulline level was signiifcantly lower and IFABP and ITF levels were signiifcantly higher in gas-trointestinal injury group (allP<0.05). In critically ill children, the serum citrulline level was negatively correlated with C-reactive protein, procalcitonin and hospitalization time (r=-0.36 to -0.31,P<0.01).ConclusionsThe levels of citrulline, IFABP and ITF have diagnostic values for acute gastrointestinal injury in critically ill children. The level of citrulline may relfect the degree of acute gastrointestinal injury in critically ill children.
8.Clinicopathologic features of blood vessel invasion in patients with gastric cancer
Liang YU ; Chengyu LYU ; Youcai ZHAO ; Wei CHEN ; Aihua YUAN
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2015;14(3):207-211
Objective To investigate the relationship between blood vessel invasion (BVI) and clinicopathologic features and prognosis in patients with gastric cancer,and analyze related factors affecting the prognosis of patients.Methods The clinicopathological data of 206 patients with gastric cancer who were admitted to the Nanjing Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University from January 2007 to December 2010 were retrospectively analyzed.The BVI of surgical tumor specimens in all patients was detected by immunohistochemical staininng.All the patients were followed up via outpatient examination and telephone interview up to March 2014.The count data were analyzed using the chi-square test.The survival curve was drawn by Kaplan-Meier method.The survival analysis and univariate analysis were done using the Log-rank test,and multivariate analysis was done using the COX regression model.Results The BVI rate of 206 patients was 27.67% (57/206).The BVI rate of tumor tissues,tumor differentiation,perineural invasion,T stage,N stage and TNM stage in all patients with gastric cancer were compared,showing significant differences (x2=14.396,9.569,15.579,43.453,30.732,P < 0.05).After operation,188 patients were followed up for 6.0-60.0 months (median,34.0 months),with the follow-up rate of 91.26% (188/206).Among 188 patients with follow-up,the median survival time and 5-year cumulative survival rate in patients with BVI and with negative BVI were 32.4 months and 19.6%,40.7 months and 42.0%,respectively,with a significant difference in the survival of patients (x2 =9.364,P < 0.05).The results of univariate analysis showed that the diameter of tumor,tumor differentiation,perineural invasion,BVI,T stage,N stage and TNM stage were factors affecting the prognosis of patients with gastric cancer (x2=9.241,17.486,11.243,9.364,27.666,216.745,49.887,P < 0.05).The results of multivariate analysis showed that the diameter of tumormore than 5 cm,BVI,stage T4,stage N3 and stage Ⅲ were independent risk factors affecting the prognosis of patients with gastric cancer (HR =0.502,0.456,0.052,0.001,0.735; 95% confidence interval:0.334-0.754,0.289-0.720,0.004-0.664,0.000-0.006,0.159-3.398,P < 0.05).Conclusions BVI in patients with gastric cancer is associated with the progression of tumors.The diameter of tumor more than 5cm,BVI,stage T4,stage N3 and stage Ⅲ are independent risk factors affecting the prognosis of patients with gastric cancer,and BVI may be a predictor of poor prognosis of patients with gastric cancer.
9.Color Doppler ultrasonography in evaluation on renal hemodynamiacs in perioperation of percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Li LIU ; Minhui QIN ; Liang MU ; Shen LI ; Aihua WEI
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2011;08(5):371-375
ObjectiveTo evaluate the impacts of pereutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) on perioperative renal hemodynamics.MethodsThe hemodynamics of operated renal arteries of 30 patients who underwent unilateral PCNL with single pole access were observed 1 day before and 5-7 days after operation with CDFI.Parameters were analyzed statistically.ResultsAfter operation,resistance index (RI) of renal arteries decreased (P<0.05).The diastolic flow statistically increased at main renal artery (MRA) of renal hilus,interlobar renal artery and interlobular renal artery (all P<0.05).After PCNL,in serious hydronephrosis patients,RI decreased (P<0.05) at segmental renal artery (SRA) and interlobar artery,end-diastolic flow velocity (Vmin) increased at interlobar renal artery (P<0.05).In moderate hydronephrosis patients,RI decreased at all renal arteries (P<0.05) after PCNL,Vmin increased at MRA and interlobular renal artery (P<0.05).In minor hydronephrosis patients,RI decreased at MRA and SRA,Vmin increased at SRA.In patients without hydronephrosis,RI changeed like serious hydronephrosis patients.ConclusionAfter PCNL,ipsilateral renal perfusion improves,renal diastolic flow increases and RI decreases.CDFI can be used to observe the blood perfusion of kidney,and provide quantitative information of renal hemodynamics.
10.Investigation and prevention of dermatosis affecting pilots
Guang ZHAO ; Fei LI ; Aihua NA ; Wei LUO
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(11):-
Objective To investigate the prevalence of dermatosis affecting pilots in different areas. Methods From Oct. 2007 to Sep. 2008,epidemiological investigation and clinical examination were carried out in 255 pilots stationed at Beijing,Tianjin,Hubei and Shaanxi regions. In order to get the correct diagnosis of dermatosis and the accurate number of infection cases/time,same medication and management were applied for the treatment of those skin disorders. The epideomology of dermatosis in pilots of different troops and age groups were then compared,and the correlation factors affecting the epidemics were analyzed with Chi-square test. Results Among 255 pilots,430 cases (times) were found to suffer from 47 kinds of dermatosis,of whom 72% suffered from two or more kinds of dermatosis. The incidence of superficial mycosis (69.8%) took ranked the highest. The incidence of dermatosis was different among the pilots stationed in different regions. The prevalence of lichen simplex chronicus was higher in the pilots stationed in Beijing,Tianjin and Shaanxi regions than in those in Hubei region,while the prevalence of tinea manuum and tinea pedis showed the opposite status (P 7 year enlistment (P