1. Protection of salvianolic acid B on isoproterenol-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy of neonatal rats
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2013;44(17):2422-2426
Objective: To observe the effects of salvianolic acid B (Sal B) on isoproterenol (ISO)-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy of neonatal rats and clarify the underlying mechanisms. Methods: Hypertrophy in neonatal rat ventricular myocytes was induced by ISO. The effect of Sal B on the myocardial viability of neonatal rats was measured by MTT. The mRNA expression levels of ANP and BNP were detected by RT-PCR. Colorimetric method was employed to measure SOD activity and MDA content. The expression levels of JAK1 and STAT3 were assessed by Western blotting. Results: Sal B at different concentration had no effect on the myocardial viability of neonatal rats. Compared with the model group, Sal B at 10 and 20 μmol/L could obviously down-regulate the gene expression levels of ANP and BNP (P < 0.01, 0.05), significantly increase SOD activity, and decrease MDA content. The protein expression levels of JAK1/STAT3 were down-regulated (P < 0.01, 0.05). Conclusion: Sal B could effectively inhibit ISO-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy of neonatal rats and the mechanism may be related with the anti-oxidative stress and the inhibition of JAK1/STAT3 signaling pathway.
2.Safety of dexmedetomidine-or remifentanil-based topical anesthesia for awake intubation: a meta-analysis
Chao JI ; Jia YAN ; Hong JIANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2016;36(10):1243-1246
Objective To compare the safety of dexmedetomidine-versus remifentanil-based topical anesthesia for awake intubation.Methods PubMed,EMBASE,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,Chinese Biomedical Database,CNKI and Wanfang Database were searched from January 1990 to April 2016 for randomized controlled trials involving the safety of dexmedetomidine-and remifentanil-based topical anesthesia for awake intubation.The following data were extracted:the rate of successful intubation at first attempt and development of hypertension,hypotension,bradycardia,tachycardia,respiratory depression,bucking,body movement,sore throat,hoarseness and postsurgical memory of intubation.Meta-analysis was conducted using the RevMan 5.3 software.Results Ten studies involving 528 patients were included in this meta-analysis,and there were 262 cases in dexmedetonidine group and 266 cases in remifentanil group.Compared with remifentanil group,the incidence of respiratory depression and postsurgical memory of intubation were significantly decreased (P<0.05),and no significant change was found in the rate of successful intubation at first attempt and incidence of hypertension,hypotension,bradycardia,tachycardia,bucking,body movement,sore throat and hoarseness in dexmedetomidine group (P>0.05).Conclusion Dexmedetomidine-based topical anesthesia provides higher safety than remifentanil-based topical anesthesia when used for awake intubation.
5.Cloning,Expression of E2 Gene in Hepatitis C Virus Envelope Region and Significance of Anti HCV E2 Detection in Patients with HCV Infection
Xuanling SHI ; Feng CHAO ; Yang JI
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 1988;0(01):-
Objective To clone and express the E2 gene in envelope region of hepatitis C virus and detect the anti E2 in sera of patients with HCV infection,using the purified E2 Protein.Methods The gene fragment of E2 region was obtained from the sera of patients with HCV infection by random primer reverse transcription and polymerase chain reaction(PCR),and then cloned into procaryotic expression system to express and Purify the protein and detect its antigenicity.Results A segment of E2 region gene with correct code reading frame was obtained,its full length was 984 bp and molecular weight of expressed Protein was 38kD.The detection of the protein performed by ELISA with sera from the patients with HCV infection,testified that it had appropriate antigenicity.Conclusion This experiment can provide the fundamental data for researching on the basic characteristics of HCV envelope protein,nuderstanding the significance of serological diagnosis and designing the anti HCV vassine.
6.Advance in Research on Effect of Sports Activities on Intellectuality of Mental Retardation Children (review)
Weihua CHAO ; Li LI ; Hong JI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2007;13(2):156-158
In the special education field, sports are benefit to body and mental health, and also can improve abilities of taking care by self and adapting society. In this article, the authors summarized both domestic and foreign researches on the problem of intellectual influence of sports activities on mental retardation children, and put forward the future research direction and prospect.
8.Parathyroid adenomas: study on multimode ultrasonograms and diagnostic thinking
Jianquan ZHANG ; Chao ZHANG ; Can LIU ; Na MA ; Xiufeng JI
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2009;18(3):246-249
Objective To summarize the sonographic characteristics of parathyroid adenomas(PAs) and investigate the diagnostic values and best diagnostic thinking for an early detection. Methods Sixteen cases finally proved with PAs were retrospectively analyzed of their clinical complaints, the department for their initial consultation,indicative ultrasound findings for neck scanning, major manifestations of PAs on a series of three-mode ultrasound imagings,association of adenoma sizes to serum parathyroid hormone(PTH) levels. Results On multimode ultrasound images, the PAs were multidisciplinary morphologic, homogenously hypoeehoic,absent of calculus and necrosis,highly vascularized with color signals,and similar to thyroid in contrast agents perfusion. Serum PTH levels were elevated in accordance with increase of adenomas' size. Among the 16 cases 12 were defined as with parathyroid incidentalomas, to which liver or/ and kidney stones were contributed as indicatives. Conclusions High frequency ultrasound with multiple imaging modes are most suitable for scanning and detection of neck PAs. For those with stones in liver and urinary tracts, unknown bone fracture etc, ultrasound scanning of the neck parathyroids used to reveal latent PAs.
9.The antidiabetic and hepatoprotective effects of magnolol on diabetic rats induced by high-fat diet and streptozotocin.
Jun-Jun WANG ; Rong ZHAO ; Ji-Chao LIANG ; Yong CHEN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2014;49(4):476-481
The effects of magnolol (Mag) on hyperglycemia and hyperlipemia, hepatic oxidative stress and cytochrome P4502E1 (CYP2E1) activity of diabetic rats induced by high-fat diet (HFD) and streptozotocin (STZ) were studied. After oral administration of Mag (25, 50 and 100 mg x kg(-1) x d(-1)) for continuous 10 weeks, the blood glucose and lipids (TC, TG and LDL-C) levels, as well as the hepatic CYP2E1 activity and MDA content of diabetic rats, decreased significantly (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01), whereas the oral glucose tolerance and hepatic antioxidant enzymatic activities (CAT and GSH-Px) of diabetic rats, increased significantly (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). The results indicated that Mag was effective against the hepatic oxidative damage, hyperglycemia and hyperlipemia of diabetic rats induced by HFD and STZ, and the inhibition of Mag on hepatic CYP2E1 activity could be an important mechanism of Mag against hepatic insulin resistance and oxidative damage.
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Biphenyl Compounds
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pharmacology
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Cholesterol
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Cholesterol, LDL
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blood
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Cytochrome P-450 CYP2E1
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metabolism
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Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental
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drug therapy
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metabolism
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Diet, High-Fat
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Glucose Tolerance Test
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Hypoglycemic Agents
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