1.Drug targets discovery based on dynamic signal transduction networks.
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2010;45(1):1-8
Since last century, drug discovery efforts mostly focus on searching for chemicals which can inhibit some specific steps in a well-described disease pathway. However, this kind of highly specific inhibitors can not be effective for complex diseases, like cancer, diabetes, schizophrenia and mental illness. Therefore, we need to rethink the drug discovery and therapeutic strategies. In this review, the strategies of selection of cellular signal transduction networks and their dynamics as the targets for drug discovery and pharmacological treatments will be discussed. The properties and analytical methods of these signal transduction networks, internet sources and software tools for performing these strategies will be described. Strategies and procedures of using network-based drug discovery will be emphasized, including multi-targets drug design and network-based drug discovery.
2.Excretion and clinical value of fecal calprotectin in preterm infants during the first two weeks of life
International Journal of Pediatrics 2014;41(2):198-201
Objective To determine the time course of fecal calprotectin (FC) excretion in preterm infants in the first two weeks of life and to identify influencing factors of FC levels.To explore whether FC may be an useful marker for the identification of gastrointestinal conditions in preterm infants.Methods FC concentration was measured using ELISA in 141 samples (50-100 mg)obtained from 47 preterm infants(gestational age less than 32 weeks or birth weight less than 1 200 grams)at birth,on day 7 and on day 14(The following was called FC1,FC2 and FC3 level for short).Results FC3 level was significantly higher than FC1 and FC2 levels (P <0.05),there were no significant differences between FC1 and FC2 levels in the 47 preterm infants(P > 0.05).The FC1 level in infants whose mothers had antenatal infection was significantly higher(P < 0.05).The FC2 level was negatively correlated with the antibiotic courses(r =-0.325,P < 0.05).The FC2 level in infants with feeding intolerance was significantly lower than that in infants with feeding tolerance(P < 0.05).The FC2 level in infants with feeding tolerance and the FC3 level in infants with feeding intolerance were positively correlated with the volume of enteral feeds,respectively (r =0.433,0.479,P < 0.05).Contusion Antenatal infection and postnatal enteral feeds may lead to an increase in the excretion of FC in preterm infants.FC level was associated with enteral feeding and may be a useful marker for evaluation of gastrointestinal function in preterm infants.
3.Drug targets discovery based on dynamic signal transduction networks
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2010;0(01):-
Since last century, drug discovery efforts mostly focus on searching for chemicals which can inhibit some specific steps in a well-described disease pathway. However, this kind of highly specific inhibitors can not be effective for complex diseases, like cancer, diabetes, schizophrenia and mental illness. Therefore, we need to rethink the drug discovery and therapeutic strategies. In this review, the strategies of selection of cellular signal transduction networks and their dynamics as the targets for drug discovery and pharmacological treatments will be discussed. The properties and analytical methods of these signal transduction networks, internet sources and software tools for performing these strategies will be described. Strategies and procedures of using network- based drug discovery will be emphasized, including multi-targets drug design and network-based drug discovery.
4.Determination of Organic Chloride Pesticides and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Prophyra by Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometry
Juan WANG ; Juan DU ; Mengying LI
Journal of Environment and Health 1992;0(05):-
Objective To develop an analytical method by gas chromatograph-mass spectrometry(GC-MS) for the determination of organic chloride pesticides and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in prophyra Methods The samples were extracted by an acetone-hexane(7∶3,V/V) mixture first,then were purified by C18 solid-phase extraction(SPE),and then were determined with GC-MS.Results The linear range was 0.01-5.0 ?g/ml,the limits of detection were 0.05-0.32 ng/g(dry weight) and 0.25-0.56 ng/g(dry weight)for organic chloride pesticides and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons respectively.The recovery rates and relative standard deviation for organic chloride pesticides were 74.27%-121.49% and 3.19 %-17.31% relatively;the recovery rates and relative standard deviation for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were 65.10%-119.26% and 2.75%-14.11% relatively.Organic chloride pesticides were partly detected,but the detection rate of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons was higher.Fifteen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were detected in all samples but dibenz(a,h)-anthracene.Conclusion This method is sensitive,accurate and applicable to the determination of organic chloride pesticides and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in prophyra.
5.Improvement of Testing Method of Related Substances in Nifedipine Sustained-release Tablets (Ⅰ)
China Pharmacy 2005;0(22):-
OBJECTIVE:To improve the testing method of the related substances in nifedipine sustained-release tablets (Ⅰ).METHODS:The chromatographic condition was in line with the "State Drug Standard".In computing the contents of foreign substances,the standard of "it is negligible if the peak area of foreign substances was less than 10% of the peak area of Nifedipine in the standard solution" was improved to be "it is negligible if the peak area of foreign substances was less than 2%of the peak area of Nifedipine in the standard solution".RESULTS:The contents of the foreign substances determined in accordance with the "National Drug Standard" weresignificantly different from those determined by the improved method (0.00%,0.08%,0.29%,0.14 % vs.0.10%,0.21%,0.51%,0.27%,respectively).CONCLUSION:The improved method can help improve the standard drug quality in that the contents of the foreign substances can be strictly kept under control.
6.Analysis of clinical characteristics and factors of adult epilepsy patients with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Juan LI ; Hong WANG ; Shoulian WANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2017;40(8):738-741
Objective To investigate the incidence of adult epilepsy patients with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the characteristics of ADHD subtypes, and to explore the correlations between several epilepsy-related factors and ADHD. Methods According to corresponding inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria, 82 adult epilepsy patients from March 2012 to March 2016 were enrolled as study group. Eighty-two healthy adults were enrolled as the control group. Using the Chi-square test and Logistic regression analysis and the other statistical methods, the phenomenon of ADHD in adults with epilepsy and the factors that may contribute to the phenomenon was analyzed. Results The detection rate of ADHD in 82 adult patients with epilepsy was 26.8%(22/82), significantly higher than that in the heathly control group which was 4.9%(4/82),χ2=18.672, P<0.05. Symptomatic epilepsy 8/17 and the electroencephalogram showed multifocal discharge 6/14 had higher detection rate of comorbid ADHD and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.01). The results of binary Logistic regression analysis showed that epilepsy age of onset was possibly an important factor for epilepsy with ADHD (B=-0.891, P<0.05). Conclusions The risk of ADHD in adults with epilepsy is higher than that in the healthy adults and attention-deficit is the common subtype. The etiology, age of onset and electroencephalogram features of adults with epilepsy may be associated with the occurrence of ADHD.
8.A Study on the Distribution and Structure of ClassⅠIntegron and ISCR1 in Clinical Isolates of Acinetobacter Baumannii
Juan LI ; Hansheng HAO ; Yue WANG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2013;(7):665-667
Objective To investigate the distribution and the antibiotic resistance genes carried by classⅠintegron and insertion sequence common region(ISCR1)among clinical isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii. Methods Fifty-one clinical isolates of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii were collected. Polymerase chain reaction method was used to detect the classⅠintegrase gene, variable region of classⅠintegron, ISCR1 and genes related to antibiotics resistance lo-cated downstream of ISCR1 in 51 multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. Antibiotics resistance genes carried by classⅠintegron and ISCR1 were performed by DNA sequencing. The relationship between classⅠintegron and ISCR1 was detected by PCR-mapping. Results Among 51 multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates, 45 strains were found con-taining classⅠintegrase genes, 32 strains were found containing variable regions. Sequencing results showed that the gene cassette arrays were aacA4-catB8-aadA1, aacC1-orfA-orf-B-aadA1 and blaPSE-1-aadA2-cmlA1-aadA1. Twenty-two strains were found containing ISCR1 and 5 strains were found containing resistance genes located downstream of ISCR1. DNA sequencing results showed the resistant gene of qnrA1-ampR. The results of PCR-mapping showed that ISCR1 located directly downstream of 3' conserved segment of classⅠintegron in 20 Acinetobacter baumannii strains. Conclusion ClassⅠintegron and ISCR1 play an important role in mechanisms of drug resistance of Acinetobacter baumannii. ClassⅠintegron and ISCR1 could connect in series in Acinetobacter baumannii.
9.Investigation and analysis of the nursing staff education and work status in primary hospital
Minghua WANG ; Daokun LI ; Juan XIAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;(25):1932-1934
Objective To deeply understand the nursing staff education and work status in primary hospital,provide reference for training,health care reform of grassroots in China. Methods A total of 520 nursing in five level two-grade of primary hospital were selected. A questionnaire survey was conducted on the title,education,treatment,job satisfaction,nursing training,editing. Results Primary hospital nursing staff starting education:starting education undergraduate and junior titles accounted for (36.23±9.42)%, intermediate title for (12.43±2.68)%, (3.57±2.38)%, senior titles between group differences statistically significant, P<0.05. Through continuing education after junior titles nursing bachelor degree or above accounted for (84.78±34.13)%, intermediate title to reach (60.73±17.94)%, senior titles to reach 100.00%,the differences were significant, P<0.05; (63.77±19.20)%of junior titles through continuing nursing education degrees, intermediate titles accounted for (72.32±20.62)%, and senior titles accounted for (96.43±37.50)%. Nursing staff salary: junior titles accounted for (1 082 ±258) yuan,intermediate and senior titles advanced to (1 633±426) yuan and (2 864±587) yuan,the differences were significant, P<0.05. Editing: junior titles accounted for (18.84±3.27)%, intermediate title for (56.50±6.58)%, senior titles for (85.71±17.63)%, the differences were significant, P<0.05. Turnover rate:junior titles accounted for (25.36±7.54)%, intermediate title for (-6.50±2.14)%, senior titles for (-3.57±1.53)%, the differences were significant, P<0.05. Job satisfaction survey:junior titles accounted for (26.09±6.32)%, intermediate title for (37.85±5.16)%, senior titles for (57.14±8.49)%,the differences were significant, P<0.05. Conclusions Primary hospital nursing staff starting education level is generally not high, after re-education to achieve higher degree. Job satisfaction is not high, staffing, erosion is serious. Off in the form of health care, nursing education level, the gener-al improvement in quality of care at the same time,improve the economic benefits of the nursing for the development of career of our country basic care not allow to ignore.
10.Salivary cortisol response to electrical stimulation in TMD cases and its relation with pain catastrophizing
Xue LI ; Juan ZHANG ; Yusheng WANG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2015;(3):374-377
Objective:To analyse the salivary cortisol changes in patients with temporomandibular disorders(TMD)after electrical stimulation,and the relationship between cortisol and pain catastrophizing.Methods:1 1 TMD and 1 1 healthy subjects were evoked by electrical stimulation.The saliva samples were collested before test,50 s and 1 00 s of stimulation after test seperately.Salivary cortisol was analysed by ELISA kit.The pain catastrophizing scale(PCS)was answered by all the subjects before stimulation.Data were statis-tically analysed.Results:The salivary cortisol concentration in TMD patients was higher than that in the controls(P <0.05).After stimulation,it showed a downward trend.No interaction between time and groups.The total scores of PCS including three indexes(ru-mination,magnification,helpless)were positively correlated with salivary cortisol concentration.Conclusion:The unpredictable stress causes high level of cortisol.which is related to pain catastrophizing.