1.Effects of murine vascular endothelial growth factor (mVEGF) and anti- vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) antibady on human umbilicus vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) proliferation
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2001;5(3):160-161
Objective To study on effects of mVEGF and anti-VEGF antibody during cultured HUVEC proliferation in vitro.Methods Endothelial cell proliferation was assayed using human umbilical vein endothelial cells stimulated with mVEGF and with CIA joint extracts and was used 3 H-TaR incorporation.Results The anti-VEGF neutralizing antibody can inhibit the proliferation of HUVEC stimulated with mVEGF and with CIA joint extracts,whose suppression percents were 72.2% and 69.9%,respectively.Conclusion mVEGF specifically promotes the growth of vascular endothelial cells.During early stage of CIA development,expression of VEGF in the joint increases and VEGF is expressed biologically active and can be inhibited by anti-VEGF neutralizing antibody.
2.Simultaneous Determination of 4 Kinds of Flavonoids in Radix Astragali by HPLC
China Pharmacy 2005;0(15):-
OBJECTIVE:To develop an HPLC method for simultaneous determination of calycosin-7-O-?-D-glycoside,ono-nin,calycosin and formononetin in Radix Astragali from eleven different habitats and to explore the internal factors of geoherbalism based on aspect of contents of active constituents. METHODS:The sample was separated on Zorbax Eclipse XDB-C18(250 mm?4.6 mm,5 ?m)column. The mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0.2% formic acid solution (gradient elution). The UV detection wavelength was set at 280 nm. RESULTS:The linear ranges of calycosin-7-O-?-D-glycoside,ononin,calycosin and formononetin were 0.005 1~0.510 mg?mL-1,0.005 0~0.300 mg?mL-1,0.004 9~0.294 mg?mL-1,0.004 6~0.276 mg?mL-1,respectively(r=0.999 9).Calycosin-7-O-?-D-glycoside and ononin took up a big proportion in Radix Astragali from Inner Mongolia and Shanxi; calycosin and formononetin took up a big proportion in Radix Astragali from Anguo,Chicheng of Hebei province and Dingxi of Gansu province. CONCLUSION:The method is simple,rapid and accurate. Results of study are in line with textual research on Radix Astragali.
3.Effect of mycophenolate mofetil on the immune function in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Ping LI ; Lijuan ZHAO ; Xinxin ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2001;5(2):84-86
Objective To observe the effect of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF),a new type of immunosuppressant,on the immune function in patiens with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Methods The changes of serum lL-6,IL-8,TNF-α,sIL-2,ANA,A-dsDNA and subsets of lymphocytes were observed in patients with SLE before and after treatment with MMF and CTX by ELISA,indirect immunofluorescent assay and flow cytometry,and the effect of MMF and CTX on the functions of hematopoiesis,liver and kidney were also observed.Results Three months after treatment with MMF,the serum levels of IL-6,IL-8,TNF-α,sIL-2,ANA,and A-dsDNA in patients with SLE were significantly decreased,CD3+,CD4+ and CD4+CD45RA+ cells were significantly increased,and CD8+,CD4+CD45RO+,CD8+CD45RA+,CD8+CD45RO+ cells were significantly decreased.No remarkable injury was observed on the functions of hematopoiesis, liver and kidney after treatment with MMF.Conclusion MMF can inhibit T and B lymphocytes selectvely and is a new type of immunosuppresant to treat SLE with less toxicity and side-effect.
4.Effect of early comprehensive intervention on neuro-behavior development and serum S100B of neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
Lijuan CHEN ; Guoyan YIN ; Junli ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(7):608-610
Objective To investigate the early comprehensive intervention on neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) effects and the biological mechanisms.Methods 120 cases of HIE were randomly divided into intervention group and control group.Under the basis of drug treatment,the intervention group were given the different perceptual stimuli,audiovisual stimulation,active and passive limb training early comprehensive intervention,the control group only to normal drug treatment.The mental development index(MDI) and psychomotor develo pmental index (PDI) were applied after 3,6,12,and 18 months.S100B protein levels were detected using enzyme immunoassay.Results MDI score in the intervention group with HIE,from the beginning of the 12 month,was higher than that in the control group,there was significant differences (12th month:(96.6±9.4)vs (86.8±9.5),P<0.01).PDI score from the beginning of the 6 month,was higher in the intervention group with HIE than that in the control group,there were significant differences (6th month:(91.6±9.2)vs (82.2±11.0),P<0.01).Serum S100B protein level has a tendency to fall for all HIE patients with the old growth.Born in two groups of serum S100B protein levels were higher in neonate period,but there was no difference(P>0.05).From the beginning of the 3rd month,serum S100B protein levels in the intervention group were reduced significandy,compared with the control group at each time point level(3rd month:(1.29±0.15)ng/L vs(1.40±0.14)ns/L;6th month:(1.06±0.21)ng/L vs(1.26±0.22)ng/L,P<0.01).Conclusion Early intervention can improve the mental and motor development of children with HIE,and serum S100B protein is involved in the mechanisms.
5.Effectiveness of early post-operative nutritional support for kidney transplant recipients
Lijuan SUN ; Changhai ZHAO ; Liyan XIN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2009;17(5):280-283
Objective To investigate the early post-operative nutritional support for kidney transplant recipients.Methods Totally 67 patients who received early post-operative nutrition supports were randomly divided into three groups:group A (n = 24,relatively high nitrogen intake),group B (n = 25,intermediate nitrogen intake) and group C (n = 18,relatively low nitrogen intake).Two weeks after operation,albumin,hemoglobin,the nutrition indieators,serum lipids,and renal function 1 day before operation and 2 weeks after operation were evaluated. Results Body weight was significantly different among three groups;the nitrogen balance in group A was significantly better than those in groups B and C (P <0.05);albumin and hemoglobin were not significantly different between group A and group B (P > 0.05),but were significantly higher than those in group C (P < 0.05).The renal function in group C was significantly better than those in group A and group B (P < 0.05).The triglyceride level was not significantly different among three groups,while the cholesterol level in group A was significantly higher than those in group B and group C (P < 0.05),but not between group B and group C.Conclusion Proper nitrogen intake in early post-operative nutrition support can improve the recovery of renal function and nutritional status in kidney transplant recipients.
6.Effect of Swallowing Training on Dysphagia after Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Neoplasm
Lijuan ZHANG ; Nan JIANG ; Yue ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(3):350-353
Objective To explore the effect of swallowing training on dysphagia in patients with head and neck neoplasm receiving ra-diotherapy. Methods 60 patients with head and neck neoplasm receiving radiotherapy from March, 2014 to August, 2015 were divided into intervention group (n=30) and control group (n=30) randomly. The control group received routine nursing and relevant health education, while the intervention group received swallowing training from 2 weeks before to 3 months after radiotherapy. They were assessed with Functional Oral Intake Scale and M. D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory 1 week, 3 months after radiotherapy. Results The scores of Function-al Oral Intake Scale (Z=-3.195, P<0.01), the total score of M. D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory and the subscores (t>4.385, P<0.01) were better in the intervention group than in the control group 1 week after radiotherapy, as well as 3 months after radiotherapy (Z=-4.436, P<0.01;t>5.361, P<0.01). Conclusion Swallowing training could improve the condition of dysphagia of head and neck neoplasm patients after radiotherapy.
7.Prognostic value of cystatin C and creatinine in chronic heart failure in patients aged over 75 years
Lijuan LIU ; Qingru YUAN ; Mingzhong ZHAO
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2017;38(1):58-61
ABSTRACT:Objective To compare the prognostic value of cystatin-C (Cys-C)and creatinine (Cr)in chronic heart failure (CHF)in old people.Methods We recruited 183 old patients (>75 years)diagnosed with CHF hospitalized at the Department of Cardiology and the Department of Geriatrics of our hospital from 2010 to 2012. Venous blood was withdrawn to detect the expressions of Cys-C and Cr.After three-year follow-up,the patients’ three-year survival was recorded.Logistic regression model was used to examine the relationship of Cys-C,Cr and other risk factors with the CHF patients’mortality.ROC curve was used to compare the prognostic value of Cys-C and Cr in CHF in old people and statistical method was adopted to analyze the combined use of Cys-C and Cr for determining their value in evaluating CHF prognosis.Results At the end of the follow-up,74 (40.44%)patients died.Serum cys-C and Cr levels of the patients in death group increased compared with those in survival group (P<0.05).Multivariate logistic regression showed that age (OR=1.11,95% CI=1.04-1.19),SBP (OR=1.06,95%CI=1.01-1.10),LVEF (OR=0.89,95% CI=0.82-0.95),BNP (OR=4.74,95% CI=1.77-12.69), creatinine (OR=2.04,95% CI=1.03-4.08),and Cys-C (OR=2.97,95% CI=1.44-6.12)were the independent risk factors for the prognosis of CHF.ROC analysis showed that Cys-C was superior to creatinine in AUC value (0.71 vs.0.65;95% CI,0.64-0.78;95% CI,0.58-0.72)(P<0.001).The AUC value of Cys-C and Cr in combination was 0.73 (95% CI,0.66-0.79).Conclusion Cys-C is a stronger predictor of the prognosis of CHF patients than creatinine and the combination of the two can increase the sensitivity and specificity in evaluating the prognosis of patients with CHF.
8.College students’ coping strategies investigation of infectious diseases
Lijuan RAN ; Li ZHANG ; Li ZHAO
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2014;(6):627-629
Objective To investigate the coping strategies on college students facing infectious disease. Methods Interview,question-naires and Principal component analysis were used to explore the coping strategies of college students on infectious diseases. Results Col-lege students' coping strategies to infectious diseases involving seeking social support and active problem solving two principal components, in-volving 19 aspects. Conclusion As for colleges,a support platform should be built and the ability to actively solve problems urged to be strengthened for students. Among the coping strategies of College students’ toward to the infectious diseases,students choose to seek social support more than to solve the problem initiatively,indicating that gender differences and the environment may be related. The results provide a theoretical reference to public health and health education.
9.Effects of dieting and exercise intervention on lipid level in patients with hyperlipidemia
Lijuan LIANG ; Jinli ZHAO ; Jing ZENG
Modern Clinical Nursing 2014;(5):54-56
Objective To investigate the effects of dieting and exercise intervention on lipid level in patients with hyperlipidemia.Methods Health education including dieting and exercise interventions was given to 1,800 patients with hyperlipidemia.Serum total cholesterol(TC), triglyceride(TG), high density lipoprotein(HDL-C)and low density lipoprotein (LDL-C)levels were assessed before and after interventions.Result TC, TG and LDL-C levels were decreased and HDL-C increased after interventions with statistical significance(P<0.01).Conclusions Dieting and exercise intervention can be effective in controlling lipid levels effectively.Health education should vary among individuals to achieve good effects.
10.Report on recent progress of multiple myeloma in the 53rd annual meeting of American Society of Hematology
Min ZHAO ; Xiaoyan QU ; Lijuan CHEN
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2012;21(1):10-12
The 53rd ASH meeting was held in San Diego in December 2011. The meeting has received many advanced reports on the diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma (MM).On therapy,with the application of thalidomide, lenalidomide and bortezomib as inductive treatments, the clinical outcomeshave been improved greatly in MM patients.Pomalidomide,a new immunomodulator,can be hopefully used as a frontline medicine for MM because of its high response. Bendamustine combination with other treatments induced efficient response and good response rates in MM patients with renal insufficiency or relapsed/refactory disease. Currently autologous stem cell transplantation is still the standard care for newly diagnosed young MM patients.At this time other kinds of novel agents have entered into clinical trials and have shown a bright future of application.