1.Importance of adipo-vascular axis: from basic research to the clinic.
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2008;36(12):1138-1141
2.Preparation and bioavailability of ibuprofen dispersible tablet in rabbits
Chunjie CAO ; Hao ZOU ; Xuetao JIANG ;
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 2000;0(10):-
Objective: To prepare ibuprofen dispersible tablet and compare its pharmacokinetics and bioavailability with market tablets in rabbits. Methods: According to inspection of factors and orthogonal design, optimal formulation was decided. A randomized crossover and self control design was used. Eight healthy rabbits were single oral dosed with 100 mg ibuprofen dispersible tablet or market tablet, respectively. The plasma drug concentration was determined by HPLC method. The pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated by 3P87 program and the bioequivalence was assessed by NDST5.0 program. Results: A one compartment open model was adopted and the pharmacokinetic parameters of dispersible tablet and market tablet were as follows: c max were (9.79?2.25) and (4.54?1.50) ?g/ml; t max were (0.27?0.07) and (2.03?0.53) h; t 1/2 were (6.65? 2.14) and (9.17?4.38) h; AUC 0~∞ were (94.11?28.38) and (65.20?18.38) ?g?h?ml -1 , respectively. Ralative bioavailability of the dispersible tablet was 164.11% compared to market tablet. Conclusion: Ibuprofen dispersible tablet is administrated easily and absorbed quickly, and its bioavailability is far more better than the market one. [
3.Ethical consideration in academic medical writing
Qiang ZOU ; Xiaoyang SHENG ; Liming CAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2014;27(2):143-146,175
With the progress of human civilization,the harmonious development of society is gradually realized by different researchers.Medicine,as a science directly serving humans,emphasizes more on humanism than other sciences.Medical research is not only characterized by scientificity and innovativeness,but also by ethicality.More and more biomedical journals are paying attention to issues of ethics.This review discussed the ethical issues in academic medical writing based on the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals published by International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the discussions by Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
4.Psychosocial Characteristics of Spousal Violence in Hunan
Shaohong ZOU ; Yalin ZHANG ; Yuping CAO
Chinese Mental Health Journal 1991;0(05):-
Objective:To investigate the psychosocial characteristics of the perpetrators and the victims of spouse violence (SV).Methods:80 families with a history of SV were randomly selected from communities, and their psychosocial characteristics were compared with control group of 96 non-SV families matched for family structure. A self-designed SV questionnaire, the self-report Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90), Eysenck's Personality Questionnaire (EPQ), Trait Coping Style and Questionnaire (TCSQ) were used in this cross-sectional survey.Results:65 husbands and 15 wives were identified as perpetrators, correspondingly 65 wives and 15 husbands as victims. The total score and factors scores of SCL-90, EPQ-N score, and scores of subjective social support, objective support and total supports were higher in perpetrators than their counterparts in control group. Negative coping style and EPQ-P score were respectively higher and lower in perpetrators than victims of SV (29.6?8.3/29.5?7.4,t=2.127, P
6.Effects of different cumulative percent of right ventricular apical pacing on cardiac function
Rongmin CHEN ; Jianping SONG ; Cao ZOU
Clinical Medicine of China 2011;27(3):256-259
Objective To evaluate the effect of permanent right ventricular apical (RVA) pacing in different cumulative percent of right ventricular pacing( CUM% VP) on the heart function and cardiac ventricle structure in subjects with normal basic heart function. Methods Patients who had implanted pacemaker when heart function was still normal were recruited in the study while they revisited for replacement or examinations of implanted pacemaker at outpatient. According to different CUM% VP, patients were divided into group A ( CUM% VP≥85% ,n =78) and group B( CUM% VP≤40% ,n =63) . The primary composite endpoint was defined as new-onset heart failure, death, left ventricular ( LV ) dysfunction and remodeling. The occurrence of endpoints were compared between the two groups. The left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and interventricular septum(IVS) were measured through baseline and follow-up, their absolute alterations ( △ LVEF, △ LVEDD and △ IVS ) were observed. Results The mean duration of two assessment was 7.4 years in group A and 7.7 years in group B, respectively. Before pacemaker implantation,there were no differences in age, sex, basic diseases, cardiac function and constituent ratio of pacemakers between the two groups. By comparing the outcomes of group A with those of group B at the end of follow up, we found that: △ LVEDD in group A was significantly larger than that in group B ( [3. 8 ± 0. 5] mm vs [1.4 ± 0. 4] mm,t = 4. 540,P < 0. 01 ), △ LVEF was ( - 6.5 ± 1.2) % and ( - 3.3 ± 1.0) % in group A and B, respectively,with significant difference between the two groups(t = 2. 578 ,P <0. 01 ). There were no significant difference in AIVS between the two groups. No death occurred in both group at the end of follow up. The incidence of LV dysfunction and remodeling was 25.6% (20/78) in group A,which was significantly higher than that of 6.3% (4/63) in group B( x2 =9. 183 ,P =0. 002). and the incidence of new-onset heart failure was 10. 3% (8/78)in group A,which was significantly higher than that of 1.6% (1/63) in group B (x2 =4.383,P =0.036).Conclusion Among patients with normal basic LV function who underwent permanent RVA pacing,there are potential risk in developing LV remodel, function damage and heart failure. The risk increases with the pacing time getting longer and CUM% VP getting higher.
7.Pathological Significance of CK5 Expression in Primary Cutaneous Amyloidosis
Ailing ZOU ; Yi DUAN ; Yuchun CAO
Acta Medicinae Universitatis Scientiae et Technologiae Huazhong 2017;46(1):15-18
Objective To analyze the pathological significance of CK5 expression in primary cutaneous amyloidosis(PCA).Methods The expression of CK5 in superficial dermis of PCA group and the control group[lichen planus(LP),lupus erythematosus(LE)]were detected by CK5 monoclonal antibody.The infiltration densities of CD3-positive T lymphocytes and CD68-positive macrophages in superficial dermis of PCA and control group were measured respectively by immunohistochemical staining using anti-CD3 antibodies and anti-CD68 antibodies.The skin lesions of PCA and control groups were analyzed by immunofluorescence to detect whether CK5 was phagocytosed by macrophages in superficial dermis.Results Totally,39 cases of PCA all were CK5-positive.Some control cases were positive.The number of CD3-positive T lymphocytes and CD68-positive macrophages in 8 cases of PCA group was lower than that of control group.The result of immunofluorescence colocalization of monoclonal anti-CK5 antibodies and anti-CD68 antibodies in 5 cases of PCA lesions was negative;that in 2 cases of LE lesions were both positive,and that in 2 cases of LP lesions were both negative.Conclusion Amyloid protein may be derived from the basal keratinocytes after interface damage.The amyloid protein deposits may be related to the number decrease or the functional defect of macrophages.
8.Treatment of chronic calcaneal osteomyelitis following internal fixation for calcaneal fractures
Lin ZOU ; Li-Feng LIU ; Xue-Cheng CAO ;
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2004;0(09):-
Objective To study the treatment of the chronic calcaneus osteomyelitis combined with skin ulcers or defects of the posterior heel following internal fixation for calcaneal fractures.Methods From February 1999 to June 2005,17 cases of calcaneus osteomyelitis combined with skin ulcers or defects following internal fix- ation for their calcaneal fractures were treated with elimination of infection focuses and dead spaces,tissue trans- plants and continuous irrigation.Skin flaps or myocutaneous flaps were used to repair heel ulcers or defects and to fill the dead spaces.Drainage and irrigation tubes were placed into the flap covered areas to carry out the continuous irrigation.Results All the cases were followed up for 3 to 36 months(mean,25 months).All the grafts survived without recurrence of calcaneus osteomyelitis.Their posterior heels regained fair appearance.Thirteen cases obtained fine sensory recovery and friction tolerance and could walk with weight-bearing.Conclusion Calcaneus os- teomyelitis can be cured by simply and effectively tissue transplants and continuous irrigation,which can provide adequate anti-infection and improve blood circulation.
9.The expression and effect of 5-hydroxytryptamine 7 receptor in brain and intestine of rats with irritable bowel syndrome
Baicang ZOU ; Lei DONG ; Shenghao WANG ; Mingbo CAO ; Yan WANG
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2008;28(3):153-156
Objective To investigate the expression and distribution of 5-hydroxytryptamine 7(5-HT7)receptor in brain and intestine of rats with different subtype of irritable bowel syndrome(IBS).Methods Forty-five SD rats were divided into healthy contral.diarrhea-predominant(IBS-D)and consti pation-predominant(IBS-C)IBS groups.IBS-D and IBS-C models were established by either colonic instillation of acetic acid and restraint stress or stomach irrigation with cool water(0-4℃).The expression and distribution of 5-HT7 receptor at brain and intestine were determined by immunohistochemistry and real-time PCR.The tissue concentration of cyclic AMP(cAMP)was examined by radioimmunoassay.Results Immunohistochemistry study demonstrated that the staining of 5-HT7 receptor at hippocampus and hypothalamus were strong in IBS-C and IBS-D groups compared to control group(P<0.01),The staining of 5-HT7 receptor at ileum,proximal colon and distal colon were higher in IBS-C group than those in control group(P<0.05).Real-time PCR revealed that the expression of 5-HT7 receptor at hippocampus and hypothalamus were higher in IBS-C and IBS-D groups than those in control group(P<0.05).and the expression at ileum and colon were remarkably higher in IBS-C group compared to control group(P<0.05).The concentration of cAMP at hippocampus and hypothalamus were higher in IBS-C and IBS-D groups than those in control group(P<0.01,P<0.05).The cAMP level at proximal and distal colon in IBS-C group was higher than those in control group(P<0.05).Conclusion The upregulation of 5-HT7 receptor in brain and intestine may be related with the dyskinesis and visceral paresthesia of IBS-C.
10.Effects of gastrin on NF-κB signaling pathway in human colon cancer cells
Jun CAO ; Xiaoping ZOU ; Chenggong YU ; Honggang YU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2010;26(1):33-36
Aim To investigate the effects of gastrin-17 on NF-κB signaling pathway in human colon cancer cells-Colo320WT.Methods All subjects were divided into four groups: control, gastrin-17,gastrin-17+L365,260 (gastrin-17 receptor blocker) and L365,260 group.Concerning gastrin-17 group,Colo320WT cells were treated by gastrin-17 for 12 h.Concerning gastrin-17+L360,265 group, Colo320WT cells were pretreated by L365,260 for 30 min and then were treated by gastrin-17 for 12 h.Concerning L365,260 group,Colo320WT cells were pretreated by L365,260 for 30 min.NF-κB DNA binding activity was determined by electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA). Expressions of uPA protein and mRNA were assayed by Western blot and RT-PCR, respectively.Results NF-κB DNA binding activity increased more greatly in the Colo320WT cells stimulated by gastrin than that of the control group. And the expressions of uPA protein and mRNA were up-regulated more markedly than those of the control group. The above responses resulting from gastrin-17 were partly blocked by gastrin-17 receptor blocker, L365,260.Conclusion Gastrin-17 may activate NF-κB signaling pathway in human colonic cancer cells Colo320WT.