OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect of tiopronin on the expression of cytochrome P4502E1(CYP2E1)in liver of rats with alcoholic fatty liver.METHODS:30 Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups:group A(blank control group),group B(model group)and group C(tiopronin group).Group B and group C were given 50% alcohol intragastrically to establish alcoholic fatty liver model,while group C were intervened with tiopronin(0.15 g?kg-1?d-1 administered at 1 hour after alcohol administration)for 5 consecutive weeks.Then all the rats were sacrificed with AST and ALT levels in serum determined.The CYP2E1 expression was detected by RT-PCR;and the pathologic changes of the liver tissues were observed.RESULTS:In group B compared with group A,serum levels of AST,ALT and CYP2E1 expression were significantly higher(P

Objective To observe the protective effect of aprotinin on the cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. Methods Rat model of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury was created by the middle cerebral artery embolization. The changes of IL-1β,IL-6 and IL-8 content in the brain tissue were measured by ELISA. The neurological scores were made on Zea Longa 5-point scale. Results In model group, the IL-1β,IL-6 and IL-8 protein content began to increase slightly at 3 hours compared with sham group, reached the peal[at 12 hours. In the aprotinin treated group, aprotinin reduced the protein content. It showed no significant difference between model group and aprotinin treated group at 3 hours, however and there was greatly difference at 6,12 and 24 hours between these two groups. Conclusion The present study provides in vivo evidence that aprotinin protects brain against cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. The mechanism is related to the decrease of cerebral levels of IL-1β,IL-6 and IL-8.

Objective To investigate the hemodynamic effects of naloxone in post-resuscitation dog from cardiac arrest. Methods Ventricular fibrillation (VF) was induced, and cardiac output(CO) was measured in 25 dogs before and 6 hours after successful resuscitation from 3 minutes VF. 25 dogs were randomly divided into control group(n=6), CPR group (n=12) and naloxone(NLX) group (n=7). Results Six dogs finished 6-hour experiment in both CPR and NLX groups, and the others did not finish the whole experiment. The time of restoration of spontaneous circulation was not significantly different between CPR group and NLX group. The mean artery pressure(MAP) of CPR group was lower than that of control group in 4, 6 hours after successful resuscitation. The MAP of NLX group was higher than that of CPR group in 2,4 and 6 hours after successful resuscitation, and no significantly different compared with that of normal group. CO in both CPR and NLX groups was lower than that in control group after successful resuscitation. CO in NLX group was higher than that in CPR group in 1 to 6 hours after resuscitation. Conclusion There is myocardial dysfunction in post-resuscitation dog from cardiac arrest. Naloxone can improve their hemodynamic status.

OBJECTIVE:To observe the clinical efficacy of Danhong injection and its impact on plsma levels of TNF-? and IL-6 in patients with acute cerebral infarction.METHODS:80 patients with acute cerebral infarction were randomly divided into two groups: 40 in control group were treated with conventional therapy, while the other 40 in treatment group with conventional therapy in combination with Danhong injection.The changes of neurologic function score(NIHSS), clinical effect and the plasma levels of TNF-? and IL-6 after 2-week treatment were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: There were signficnant differences in neurologic impairment score(NIHSS), clinical effect and the plasma levels of TNF-? and IL-6 between the treatment group and the control group after treatment (P

OBJECTIVE: To study protection effect of trasylol on cerebral injury resulting from cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in the interference of immunological response.METHODS: 105 SD rats were randomly assigned into sham operation group,model group and trasylol group (n=35).Focal ischemia-reperfusion model were established by occluding middle cerebral artery.24 h before ischemia and at the 0 h,24 h,4 d,6 d,8 d,10 d,12 d and 14 d of reperfusion,trasylol group were given trasylol via tail vein and other two groups were given normal saline.The infiltration of CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes was observed using immunohistochemistry at different stages of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion.RESULTS: As compared with sham operation group,CD4+and CD8+ T lymphocytes count in model group were increased significantly after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury and obtained maximum value at 10th day.CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes count in trasylol group were lower than in model group after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury and obtained maximum value at 8th day (P

Objective:To discuss the effect ofChinese herbal medicine ofremoving toxic and blood stasis and nourishing yin on lymphocyte apoptosis in spleen ofMRL/lpr mouse and expression ofCyt-C and Bcl-2.Methods:50 2-month-old male MRL/lpr mouse and 10 2-month-old male C57BL/6 mouse were randomly divided into six groups:high, middle and low dosage groups, pre-treatment group, model group and control group.After 30days treatment, the lymphocyte apoptosis in spleen oflupus mouse and expression ofCyt-C mRNA and Bcl-2 mRNA were detected.Results:The percentages oflymphocyte apoptosis in model group were(57.18?1.72)% lower than that in normal group(78.99?3.76)%(P

Objective To investigate the application of iohexol in enhanced CT scanning. Methods The total of 623 patients taking iohexol for enhanced CT scanning were sampled to record relevant data for reference. According to evaluation standards for rational use of contrast media,the risk factors,selection of contrast media,medication time,usage and dosage,and drug combination were analyzed statistically. Results Among 623 patients used iohexo for enhanced CT scanning,302 patients had the risk factors of adverse reaction(the incidence rate as 48.48%) and 115 patients received psychological intervention(the incidence rate as 18.46%).And 206 patients had been given with the reasonable fluid therapy before and after angiography(the incidence rate as 33.07%),there were only 124 patients who performed the renal function and urine routine examination 48-72 h before and after angiography(the incidence rate as 19.90%).And 33 patients occured allergic reaction with the incidence rate as 5.30%. Conclusion There existed irrational phenomenon in application of diodone in enhanced CT scanning.It is necessary to further standardize the clinical application of diodone and make complete measures for rational use of diodone.

Objective:To study the neuro-protective effects of Shenfu injection on Nrf 2 signaling pathway affected by cerebral ischemia reperfusion.Methods: A total of 68 adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham group , cerebral ischemia-reperfusion group,and(8 mg/kg)Shenfu injection treatment group.Shenfu injection was injected intraperitoneally in the rats after MCAO.Neurologic deficit was evaluated after 24 hours of reperfusion.All the rats were sacrificed after 24 h of ischemia-reoerfusion for biochemical analysis or Nissl staining.Results:Shenfu injection treatment significantly increased the expression of Nrf 2,HO-1 and NQO-1(P<0.05).Furthermore,Shenfu injection treatment significantly reduced the expression of cleaved -caspase-3 and attenuated neurological deficits after cerebral ischemia reperfusion ( P<0.05 ).Lastly, Shenfu injection could evidently alleviate the severity of neuronal degeneration ( P<0.05 ).Conclusion:Shenfu injection could confer neuroprotection after cerebral ischemia reperfusion through modulating the Nrf2 signaling pathway.

PURPOSE: Details of patients hospitalized for asthma exacerbation in mainland China are lacking. To improve disease control and reduce economic burden, a large sample survey among this patient population is indispensable. This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of such patients.METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted on patients hospitalized for asthma exacerbation in 29 hospitals of 29 regions in mainland China during the period 2013 to 2014. Demographic features, pre-admission conditions, exacerbation details, and outcomes were summarized. Risk factors for exacerbation severity were analyzed.RESULTS: There were 3,240 asthmatic patients included in this study (57.7% females, 42.3% males). Only 28.0% used daily controller medications; 1,287 (39.7%) patients were not currently on inhaled corticosteroids. Acute upper airway infection was the most common trigger of exacerbation (42.3%). Patients with severe to life-threatening exacerbation tended to have a longer disease course, a smoking history, and had comorbidities such as hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and food allergy. The multivariate analysis showed that smoking history, comorbidities of hypertension, COPD, and food allergy were independent risk factors for more severe exacerbation. The number of patients hospitalized for asthma exacerbation varied with seasons, peaking in March and September. Eight patients died during the study period (mortality 0.25%).CONCLUSIONS: Despite enhanced education on asthma self-management in China during recent years, few patients were using daily controller medications before the onset of their exacerbation, indicating that more educational efforts and considerations are needed. The findings of this study may improve our understanding of hospital admission for asthma exacerbation in mainland China and provide evidence for decision-making.
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BACKGROUND: Anlotinib is a newly developed small molecule multiple receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) inhibitor that was approved for the treatment of patients with lung cancer in China. We aim to report 3 cases of rare complication of anlotinib-bronchial fistula (BF) during the treatment of lung cancer patients and summarize the possible causes. METHODS: We collected three patients who developed BF due to anlotinib treatment, and conducted a search of Medline and PubMed for medical literature published between 2018 and 2020 using the following search terms: "anlotinib," "lung cancer," and "fistula." RESULTS: Our literature search produced two case reports (three patients) which, in addition to our three patients. We collated the patients' clinical characteristics including demographic information, cancer type, imaging features, treatment received, risk factors for anlotinib related BF, and treatment-related outcomes. The six patients shared some common characteristics: advanced age, male, concurrent infection symptoms, diabetes mellitus (DM), advanced squamous cell and small cell lung cancers, centrally located tumors, tumor measuring ≥5 cm in longest diameter, and newly formed tumor cavitation after multi-line treatment especially after receiving radiotherapy. Fistula types included broncho-pericardial fistula, broncho-pleural fistula, and esophago-tracheobronchial fistula. Six patients all died within 6 months. CONCLUSIONS Although anlotinib is relatively safe, it is still necessary to pay attention to the occurrence of BF, a rare treatment side effect that threatens the quality of life and overall survival of patients. Anlotinib, therefore, requires selective use and close observation of high-risk patients.