1.Inhibitory Effects of Ethanol Extracts Obtained from Five Traditional Chinese Medicines on Experimental Hypermelanosis Induced by UVB Using a Brownish Guinea Pig Model
Hongwu LI ; Wenyuan ZHU ; Mingyu XIA
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 1994;0(06):-
Objective To investigate the inhibitory effects of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) on hypermelanosis and provide experimental evidence for treating skin pigmentary disorders. Methods Five TCMs with strong inhibitory effects on tyrosinase activity were tested. The changes of the number and morphology of melanocytes induced by UVB were observed in the experimental hypermelanosis model (brownish guinea pig). Results Decreased melanocytes and melanin granules were found with the treatment of Poria cocos, Polyporus umbellatus, Cornus officinalis Sieb. et Zucc., Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz., Astoagalus complanatus R. Br. ex Bge. Conclusion There are inhibitory effects on hypermelanosis induced by UVB with the treatment of Poria cocs, Polyporus umbellatus, Cornus officinalis Sieb.et Zucc., Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz., Astoagalus complanatus R. Br.ex Bge.
2.CORRELATION BETWEEN SERVICEMEN PERSONALITIES AND THE POLYMORPHISM OF ACE GENE
Zeqing WANG ; Jun YANG ; Hongwu ZHU
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(07):-
To explore the theoretical basis of the heretability of servicemen's personalities and to provide references for the development of a set of scientific and effective psychological interventions, 1 306 servicemen were subjected to the 16-PF inventory questionaire and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) examination of angiotensin. The results showed that there was a significant correlation between the scores of self-will, social boldness, self-reliance, and self-restraint in the female servicemen, and the scores of self-will, boldness, self-reliance, emotional stability, and openness in the male servicemen were significantly correlated with the DD genotype of the ACE gene. The results suggested that the determination of the DD genotype of the ACE gene could be used as a useful tool in the research of heretability of personality factors.
3.EFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL BEHAVIOR TRAINING ON THE PHYSICAL STRESS LEVEL OF SUBMARINERS
Hongwu ZHU ; Zeqing WANG ; Yuwei LI
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(07):-
To explore the effects of psychological behavior training on the physical stress level of submariners, 42 submariners were divided into two groups, namely experimental group and control group. The submariners in the former group received psychological behavior training for one week. The level of physical stress was determined after being asked to creep through water-filled torpedo launching tube before and after training. The results showed that the changes in physical stress level of subjects in the experimental group were significantly smaller than that of the control group(t=-3.421~-2.415, P
4.Anti-thrombotic, Choleretic and Anti-ulcerous Actions of Rhizoma Ligustici
Mingfa ZHANG ; Yaqin SHEN ; Ziping ZHU ; Hongwu WANG
China Pharmacy 2001;12(6):329-330
OBJECTIVE: To study the anti-thrombotic, choleretic and anti-ulcerous actions of Rhizoma Ligustici.METHODS: Experiments were carried out on conventional models of choleresis and ulceration, and on a thrombotic model of using direct current continuously to stimulate the unilateral carotid artery of anesthetic rat.RESULTS: Alcoholic extract of Rhizoma Ligustici 3g herb/kg and 10g herb/kg id or ig, increased choleresis and prolonged the time for arterial thrombosis induced by electric stimulation in rats, but did not prolonged coagulative time, PT and KPTT.The extract 5g herb/kg and 15g herb/kg ig, inhibited the formation of gastric ulcers induced by water immersion, stress, HCl and indomethacin-alcohol in mice.CONCLUSION: Rhizoma Ligustici has anti-thrombotic choleretic and anti-ulcerous actions.
5.Correlation between ATF5 protein expression level and drug sensitivity of gastric cancer AGS cells
Jie LIU ; Yagang ZHAO ; Hongwu ZHU ; Liping LI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(7):1061-1065
Objective To explore the correlation between ATF5 protein expression level and drug sensitivity of gastric cancer AGS cells.Methods We established the high,middle and low ATF5 expression groups by transfecting the AGS cells with ATF5 pcDNA3.1 plasmid,ATF5 siRNA and empty plasmid using the liposome transfection technique.Then we detected the expression of the ATF5 protein of the 3 groups using the Western Blot.The drug sensitivity of AGS cells in 3 groups to paclitaxel and cisplatin was detected using the MTT experiments and plate clone formation experiments then the correlation between ATF5 protein expression level and drug sensitivity of gastric cancer AGS cells was analyzed.Results With the effect of paclitaxel or cisplatin on AGS cells in 3 groups,the surviving fraction and the IC50 of high ATF5 expression group were higher than those of control group,which indicated statistical significance (all P < 0.05);while the surviving fraction and the IC50 of low ATF5 expression group were lower than those of control group (all P < 0.05,P cisplatin =0.00,P paclitaxel =0.002).We found that cell clone formation of AGS cells to paclitaxel and cisplatin was significantly increased after the transfection with ATF5 protein plasmid and decreased after transfection with ATF5 siRNA plasmid (all P < 0.05).Conclusion The expression of ATF5 protein is related to the drug sensitivity of gastric cancer AGS cells that upregulation of ATF5 protein expression can decrease the drug sensitivity of AGS cells to paclitaxel and cisplatin in gastric cancer.
6.A case of severe acute pancreatitis and cholangitis presenting as initial complaints of hepatocellular carcinoma
Zuhai REN ; Hongwu LUO ; Yong XU ; Shaihong ZHU
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2011;36(7):697-700
Jaundice occurs in 19%-40% of the hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. HCC associated jaundice may be divided into hepatocellular and icteric types in terms of its underlying pathophysiology. The jaundice of icteric type is caused by obstruction of the bile duct through cancer embolus, blood clot, biliary sludge, tumor compression or infiltration. Jaundice and epigastric discomforts are the main clinical manifestations. In the present case, severe acute pancreatitis and acute cholangitis presenting as initial complaints of icteric type HCC were quite rare. A tumor located at the central lobe of the liver and a cancer embolus at the lower part of the common bile duct (CBD) were detected by CT scan. Curative resection of HCC with CBD exploration eradicated both the tumor and the embolus, and no recurrence was found after a 36 month follow-up.
7.Effects of silencing STMN1 by siRNA on sensitivity of oesophageal cancer cells Eca-109 to paclitaxel
Hongwu ZHU ; Dan JIANG ; Ziying XIE ; Meihua ZHOU ; Dayong SUN ; Yagang ZHAO
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(22):2833-2835
Objective To investigate the effects of silencing STMN1 by siRNA on the sensitivity of oesophageal cancer cells Eca-109 to paclitaxel .Methods The STMN1 siRNA(siSTMN1) or scramble siRNA(SCR) were transient transfected into Eca-109 cells .The mRNA and protein levels of STMN1 were detected by qPCR and Western blot in the Eca-109 cells of different groups .In vitro paclitaxel sensitivity of siSTMN1 and SCR transfected Eca-109 cell lines was tested by MTT assay and colony formation as-say .Hoechst 33258 nuclear staining were used to investigate the effect of silencing STMN 1 on the sensitivity of SCR ,siSTMN1 transfected Eca-109 cells and nontreated counterparts under paclitaxel induced apoptosis .Results The transient transfection cell lines were successfully established .Both protein and mRNA levels of STMN1 were effectively down-regulated in the siSTMN1 transfected Eca-109 cells .Down-regulation of STMN1 significantly enhanced the sensitivity of Eca-109 cells in response to paclitaxel (P<0 .01) .In addition ,the siSTMN1 transfected Eca-109 cells displayed significant apoptosis as assessed by Hoechst nuclear stai-ning(P<0 .01) .Conclusion Silencing STMN1 by siRNA could enhance the sensitivity of oesophageal cancer cells Eca-109 to paclitaxel .
8.Clinical research on Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing technology to decrease postoperative complication after breast cancer surgery
Yanan ZHU ; Guohong YU ; Fangying YANG ; Hongwu KONG ; Yongjian WANG ; Jianfen NI ; Xiaojie CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2017;52(3):289-292
Objective To explore clinical application value of Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing technology to decrease postoperative complication after breast cancer surgery.Methods Randomized controlled trial,large sample size,multicenter study design were adopted,and 200 patients who met inclusion criteria were randomly divided into the control group and the treatment group (100 cases in each group).The control group received routine nursing methods after breast cancer surgery.The treatment group received routine nursing methods as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing intervention,such as auricular application pressure,acupoint sticking,meridian moxibustion.Data of arm circumference,Athens insomnia scale(AIS),symptom in affected arm were collected a week before and after surgery,and range of motion of shoulder joint was evaluated 3 months after surgery to compare postoperative subcutaneous effusion,skin flap necrosis,limb edema,sleep disorder and occurrence of shoulder joint dysfunction in two groups.Results The cases developed postoperative subcutaneous effusion,skin flap necrosis,limb edema were different in two groups,but the differences were not statistically significant(P>0.05).There were significant differences between two groups in affected arm pain,swelling,skin tension,sleep,and shoulder joint dysfunction after 3 months(P<0.05).Conclusion Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing technology can effectively decrease postoperative complication after breast cancer surgery.
9.Preparation of RuBpy-doped Silica Fluorescent Nanoprobes and Their Applications to Recognition of Liver Cancer Cells
Minyan CHEN ; Zezhong CHEN ; Wei WANG ; Lian ZHU ; Hongwu TANG ; Daiwen PANG
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2014;(3):326-331
Two kinds of different functional groups modified RuBpy-doped silica fluorescent nanoprobes Probe A and B that conjugated with avidin were prepared for the recognition of liver cancer cells. Firstly RuBpy-doped silica nanoparticles were synthesized by reverse microemulsion and modified with different functional groups, then Probe A was prepared by the conjugation of avidin with carboxyl modified nanoparticles through covalent binding using 1-ethyl-3-( 3-dimethylamino propyl ) carbodiimide hydrochloride ( EDC )/sulfo-NHS, whereas Probe B was prepared by the conjugation of avidin with the polyethylene glycol ( PEG) linkers on the surface nanoparticles using cyanogen bromide method. Therefore, compared with Probe A, Probe B was obtained by coupling avidin to the nanoparticles through long-chain PEG molecules. The two probes were incubated with liver cancer cells respectively, and microscopic fluorescence imaging shows that Probe B which contained PEG molecules could be more effectively applied for the recognition of tumor marker carcinoembryonic antigen ( CEA) in liver cancer cells.
10.Analysis of the relevant training about knowledge of blood specimen collection in new allocated nurses
Hongmei CHEN ; Xujuan XU ; Hongwu SHEN ; Jianhua ZHU ; Ming CUI ; Huimin WANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;(13):61-62
Objective To investigate the status quo of new allocated nurses to master relevant knowledge of blood specimen collection.Methods 197 new allocated nurses and young nurses within 5 working-years were included and the new allocated nurses accepted knowledge training of blood specimen collection.Differences in training effect between nurses with different work experience and education background were analyzed.Results Average score of new allocated nurses before training was lower than young nurses,while after training,there was no difference between them.The training score of new allocated nurses did not correlate with their background before and after training.Conclusions In order to improve the quality of testing and prompt development of new nurses,the department of clinical nursing should strengthen the relevant training about knowledge of blood specimen collection in new allocated nurses.