1.The applications of double stimulations and mild ovarian stimulation with GnRH-antagonist in patients with decreased ovarian reserve
Xiaomin ZHANG ; Jingjuan JI ; Yusheng LIU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2015;50(10):1489-1493
Objective To discuss the value of double stimulations and mild ovarian stimulation combined with Gn-RH-antagonist in patients with decreased ovarian reserve receiving in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer ( IVF-ET) . Methods 283 patients with decreased ovarian reserve who accepted in vitro fertilization were analyzed retro-spectively. 204 cases accepted double stimulations and 79 cases accepted mild ovarian stimulation combined with GnRH-antagonist, compared the outcomes of the two protocols. Results The average number of oocytes retrieved, viable embryos,high-quality embryos,consumption and duration of Gn,the serum progesterone( P) level on trigger day in the luteal phase were significantly higher than those in follicular phase. The serum luteinizing hormone( LH) level on trigger day was lower than that in follicular phase. The average number of oocytes retrieved,high-quality embryos,consumption and duration of gonadotropins( Gn) in mild stimulation combined with GnRH-antagonist were higher than those in follicular phase. LH level on trigger day was lower than those in follicular phase, while the numbers of viable embryos were similar. The consumption and duration of Gn in the luteal phase were higher than in stimulation combined with GnRH-antagonist, and there were no differences in the average number of oocytes re-trieved,viable embryos,high-quality embryos between the two groups. The cycle cancellation rate, available rate of oocytes and embryos were similar between the controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. The available rate of embryos in double stimulations was higher than mild ovarian stimulation combined with GnRH-antagonist,and the abortion rate was lower. Conclusion Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation during luteal phase can get better outcomes in patients with decreased ovarian reserve,double stimulations in the same menstrual cycle shortens the treatment time of IVF-ET,and it is a feasible method for patients with decreased ovarian reserve.
2.Preparation Technology of Gross Saponins Tribullu Terrestris Dropping Pill
Ji ZHANG ; Chunlin YAN ; Danshen ZHANG ; Jingjuan ZHI ; Guiping XUE
China Pharmacy 1991;0(06):-
OBJECTIVE:To study the best preparation technology of Gross Saponins tribullu terrestris droping pill. METHODS: The ratio of Gross Spongines Tribullu terrestris to matrix, dripping temperature, dripping distance and dripping speed were investigated by preliminary test and orthogonal test with sphericity, the variation coefficient of weight of pill,time limit of dissolution and appearance of the dropping pill were taken as scoring indexes. Meanwhile, the technical conditions were optimized by orthogonal test on the basis of preliminary test.RESULTS: The optimal technical conditions were as follows: the ratio of matrix to Gross Saponins Tribullu terrestris was 5∶1;the dripping temperature was 85 ℃;the dripping speed was 8 d?min-1 and the dripping distance was 12 cm.CONCLUSION:The technology is simple, feasible and the evaluation indexes were reliable and reasonable and it can meet the requirement for dripping pill specified in China Pharmacopeia (2005 Edition).
3.Lingguizhugan Decoction, a Chinese herbal formula, improves insulin resistance in overweight/obese subjects with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a translational approach.
Liang DAI ; Jingjuan XU ; Baocheng LIU ; Yanqi DANG ; Ruirui WANG ; Lijie ZHUANG ; Dong LI ; Lulu JIAO ; Jianying WANG ; Lei ZHANG ; Linda L D ZHONG ; Wenjun ZHOU ; Guang JI
Frontiers of Medicine 2022;16(5):745-759
Lingguizhugan Decoction (LGZG) has been investigated in basic studies, with satisfactory effects on insulin resistance in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This translational approach aimed to explore the effect and underlying mechanism of LGZG in clinical setting. A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial was performed. A total of 243 eligible participants with NAFLD were equally allocated to receive LGZG (two groups: standard dose and low dose) or placebo for 12 weeks on the basis of lifestyle modifications. The primary efficacy variable was homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). Analyses were performed in two populations in accordance with body mass index (BMI; overweight/obese, BMI ⩾ 24 kg/m2; lean, BMI < 24 kg/m2). For overweight/obese participants, low-dose LGZG significantly decreased their HOMA-IR level compared with placebo (-0.19 (1.47) versus 0.08 (1.99), P = 0.038). For lean subjects, neither dose of LGZG showed a superior effect compared with placebo. Methylated DNA immunoprecipitation sequencing and real-time qPCR found that the DNA N6-methyladenine modification levels of protein phosphatase 1 regulatory subunit 3A (PPP1R3A) and autophagy related 3 (ATG3) significantly increased after LGZG intervention in overweight/obese population. Low-dose LGZG effectively improved insulin resistance in overweight/obese subjects with NAFLD. The underlying mechanism may be related to the regulation of DNA N6-methyladenine modification of PPP1R3A and ATG3. Lean subjects may not be a targeted population for LGZG.
Humans
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Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/drug therapy*
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Overweight/drug therapy*
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Insulin Resistance
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Obesity/drug therapy*
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China
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DNA/therapeutic use*