1.Effect of microglia inhibition on GABAB receptor expression in the spinal cord in a rat model of neuropathic pain
Meirong YANG ; Wei JIANG ; Dongping DU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2008;28(4):326-329
Objective To investigate the effects of minocycline,a selective microglia inhibitor on dorsal GABAB receptor expression in the spinal cord in a rat model of neuropathic pain and the possible mechanism.Methods Forty-eight male SD rats weighing 220-260 g were used in this study.Neuropathic pain was induced by ligation of L5 spinal nerve(SNL).The animals were randomly divided into 4 groups(n=12 each):Ⅰ sham operation;Ⅱ SNL;Ⅲ sham operation+intrathecal(IT)minocycline 50 μg;IV SNL+IT minecycline 50 μg.Paw withdrawal threshold to von Frey hair stimulation was measured before operation(baseline)and at post-surgery days 1,2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18 in 6 animals in each group.The GABABR2 expression in dorsal horn of spinal cord was detected by Western blot at the time point when paw withdrawal threshold to mechanical stimulation was the lowest in another six animals which did not undergo yon Frey hair stimulation test.Results The paw withdrawal threshold to mechanical stimuli and the GABABR2 expression in the dorsal horn of spinal cord were significantly lower in SNL group than in sham operation group.The decreased paw withdrawal threshold to von Frey hair stimulation and the down-regulated GABABR2 expression in the spinal cord induced by SNL were ameliorated by intrathecal administration of micmglia inhibitor- minocycline in group Ⅳ.Conclusion The mechanism of neuropathic pain mediated by microglia activation may be related to the inhibition of GABAB receptor activation.
2.Influence of narcissism of mothers of middle school students on their maternal consciousness and rearing patterns
Zhihua GAO ; Meirong YANG ; Lina LI
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(11):1046-1048
ObjectiveTo explore the influence of narcissism of mothers of middle school students on maternal consciousness and their rearing patterns,and to provide theoretical support for family education.Methods361 pairs middle school students and their mothers were sampled randomly and tested by middle school students' mother maternal consciousness scale and the narcissistic personality Inventory for the mothers,and the mother's subscale of EMBU for the students respectively.The data were analyzed by ANOVA,product-moment correlation and path analysis.Results 1 ) Overt narcissism had significant differences among different levels of income(F=6.501,P<0.001 ); 2)overt narcissism was correlated positively with emotional warmth and understanding of mother and mother' s over-interference,over-protection ( r =0.121,0.126,P < 0.05 ) ; covert narcissism was correlated negatively with maternal consciousness and emotional warmth and understanding of mother,and positively with over-protection,refusal and deny,and severe punishment; 3 )narcissism of mothers not only would influence their rearing patterns through maternal consciousness indirectly( β=0.319,P=0.000),but would influence that directly ( covert narcissism:β =0.281,P =0.000 ; overt narcissism:β =- 0.278,P =0.000) ; and overt narcissism had positive effect,while covert narcissism had negative effect.ConclusionNarcissism of mothers of middle school students influences maternal consciousness and rearing patterns,and effect of overt narcissism is positive,and that of covert narcissism is negative.So it is important to perfect mother's character for ameliorating their rearing pattern.
3.Feasibility of early reversal of vecuronium with neostigmine in patients with elective surgery
Lichao PENG ; Meirong YANG ; Kequan JIANG ;
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2000;0(03):-
AIM: To investigate the feasibility of early reversal of vecuronium with neostigmine. METHODS: 48 patients (ASA class I or II) scheduled for elective surgery undergoing general anaethesia were randomly assigned to vecuronium group (n=16) and vecuronium+ neostigmine group (n=32). Furthermore, the latter was divided into two groups according to the time of reversal. In vecuronium+ neostigmine group 1, the patients received neostigmine antagonization within 10 min after vecuronium administration,and in vecuronium+neostigmine group 2, time of reversal within 11-30 min after vecuronium administration. All patients received vecuronium 1.5 mg?kg -1 after general anesthesia. Neostigmine 0.05 mg?kg -1 +atropine 0.5 - 1.0 mg+saline 8 ml was administered to vecuronium+ neostigmine group and recovery was compared with that of vecuronium patients who received 8 ml saline. The time from vecuronium administration to recovery of?TOF? 0.25 ?and? 0.7 ?was recorded.?RESULTS: In vecuronium group, the recovery time to TOF 0.25 and 0.7 was ( 45.58 ? 8.88 ) min, and ( 67.59 ? 5.60 ) min, respectirely; in vecuronium+ neostigmine group 1,it was ( 23.45 ? 2.82 ) min, and ( 31.86 ? 3.36 ) min, respectirely; and in vecuronium+neostigmine group 2, it was ( 28.70 ? 4.13 ) min,and ( 38.86 ? 2.10 ) min, respectirely. The recovery time in vecuronium+neostigmine group was evidently shorter than that in vecuronium group (P
4.Influence factors analysis of acute-on-chronic liver failure effects of chronic hepatitis B virus infection
Meirong YANG ; Yanhong YANG ; Guoshun ZHANG ; Guoli WANG ; Jing LU
Clinical Medicine of China 2015;31(5):413-416
Objective To investigate the influence factors of chronic hepatitis B virus(HBV) infection complicated with chronic liver failure.Methods One hundred and eighty-six chronic HBV infection patients with chronic liver failure were selected as our subjects,who were hospitalized in the Affiliated Hospital of Hebei United University from Jul.2008 to Dec.2013 and they served as case group.Meanwhile,186 patients with chronic HBV infection were selected and served as control group,who were hospitalized during the same period.A self-mad questionnaire was used to collect the information.The influence factors related to HBV infection complicated with acute on chronic liver failure were recorded.Results Multivariate conditional Logistic regression analysis showed that 8 variables were risk factors in terms of chronic HBV infection complicated with acute on chronic liver failure and they were virus overlap infection (OR =6.523,95% CI:2.034 -10.030),drug application (OR =9.012,95% CI:3.018-13.241),alcohol (OR =7.2520,95% CI:1.985 -11.247),bacterial infection(OR =4.378,95% CI:2.032-5.648),surgical operation (OR =8.514,95% CI:2.114-17.253),emotional stress and fatigue (OR =2.217,95% CI:1.729-5.648),genetic (OR =11.124,95% CI:2.168-13.429),high PCR-HBVDNA quantity (OR =1.628,95% CI:1.504-3.282).And one protective factorwas the usage of antiviral drug(OR=0.163,95%CI:0.085-0.417).Conclusion The risk factors include virus over infection,application of hepatotoxic drugs,disease before drinking,bacterial infection,surgical operation,emotional stress and fatigue,the genetic parents and high PCR-HBVDNA quantification;and antiviral drugs application is the protective factor in terms of Chronic HBV infection complicated with acute-on-chronic liver failure.
5.Relationship between red cell distribution width and outcome in patients with septic shock
Song ZHANG ; Yang LIU ; Meirong YANG ; Hongyang WANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2015;31(9):787-790
Objective To investigate the association of red cell distribution width (RDW) with outcome in patients with septic shock.Methods A retrospectively study was performed on a total of 156 cases with septic shock who hospitalized in the Affiliated Hospital of North China University of Science and Technology from January 2012 to December 2014.All cases were divided into two groups according to the outcome:survivor group and non-survivor group.The data of general information,combined disease,RDW,acute physiology and chronic health score(APACHE Ⅱ) were collected and compared between the two groups.All cases were divided into three subgroup in regard of RDW,group A was ≤ 14.0%,group B was 14.1%-15.9%,group C was >16.0%.Multiple Logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the related factor of mortality.ROC analysis was used to test the predictive effect of RDW for the outcome of septic shock.Results Sixty-nine cases died in 156,with a mortality rate of 44.2%(69/156).The RDW in non-survivor group was significantly higher than that of survivor group((15.79±2.64) % vs.(12.69±3.09) %,P<0.001).Mortality rate in each sub-group were 21.5% (14/65) in group A,49.0% (25/51) in group B,75.0% (30/40) in group C,respectively,and the difference among the three groups was statistically significant (x2 =29.396,P < 0.001).Logistic regression analysis showed RDW was independently associated with mortality of septic shock.In reference with group A,the risk of mortality was 3.504 (95% CI:1.563-7.858,P =0.002) in group B and 10.924 (95% CI:4.314 -27.661,P<0.001) in group C.Conclusion Red cell distribution width is a risk factor of mortality in patients with septic shock.
6.The comparative study on ultrastructure and immunohistochemistry in AFP negative and positive hepatocellular carcinoma.
Meirong, ZHENG ; Youbing, RUAN ; Mulan, YANG ; Yang, GUAN ; Zhongbi, WU
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2004;24(6):547-9, 559
To comparatively investigate ultrastructural characteristics and expressions of AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) and Tn (Thomsen-Friedenreich-related antigen) protein in AFP negative (AFP-) and AFP positive (AFP+) primary hepatocellular carcinoma. Fourty-three cases of AFP- and AFP+ hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tissues and five cases of normal liver tissues were divided into three groups: control group (normal liver tissue, n=5); AFP+ HCC group (the serum AFP level was higher than 10 ng/ml, n = 22); AFP- HCC group (the serum AFP level was lower than 10 ng/ml, n=21). The ultrastructural morphology was studied by transmission electron microscopy, the expressions of AFP and Tn protein were detected by immunohistochemistry and cell image analysis. 1. The immunohistochemical study showed that (1) the expression intensity and positive rate of Tn protein in AFP- HCC group were markedly higher than that in AFP+ HCC group (P<0.01); (2) The expression intensity of AFP in AFP- HCC group was lower than that in AFP+ HCC group (P<0.01). 2. The transmission electron microscopy demonstrated that some AFP- HCC cells linked closely with each other, others dispersed loosely just as cultured cells, the remarkable morphologic features in AFP- HCC cells were simple organelles, but they were abundant in the free polyribosomes. In AFP+ HCC group, all the HCC cells linked closely together and were rich organelles in their cytoplasm, especially the rough endoplasmic reticula. In addition, mitochondria and Golgi complex were obviously observed. (1) The AFP and Tn protein had discrepancy distribution in AFP- and AFP+ HCC tissues, Tn protein may be one of the early diagnostic indicators in AFP- HCC; (2) The synthetic locations of the AFP and Tn protein were different in hepatocarcinoma cells by ultrastructural observation.
7.Effects of acute peritonitis on rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade in abdominal muscles and function of sarcoplasmic reticulum of rats
Jianyou ZHANG ; Shitong LI ; Yuan GONG ; Meirong YANG ; Jin WU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2016;36(9):1118-1121
Objective To evaluate the effects of acute peritonitis on rocuronium?induced neuromus?cular blockade in abdominal muscles and function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum of rats. Methods Thirty?six pathogen?free male Sprague?Dawley rats, weighing 220-250 g, were divided into 2 groups using a ran?dom number table: control group (group C, n=12) and acute peritonitis group (group P, n=24). After the rats were anesthetized with pentobarbital sodium, acute peritonitis was induced by artificial gastric per?foration in group P. At 1 and 2 h after operation, the changes in the intra?abdominal pressure (IAP) with different volumes were detected, and blood samples were collected from the orbital veins for determination of serum levels of interleukin?6, tumor necrosis factor?alpha and interleukin?13. Rocuronium 3. 5 mg∕kg was then injected via the caudal vein. The IAP was recorded at 1, 5 and 10 min after administration. The intra?cellular free Ca2+ concentration was assessed using fura?2, and the maximal Ca2+ uptake and release rate in the sarcoplasmic reticulum were calculated. Results Compared with group C, the serum levels of interleu?kin?6 and tumor necrosis factor?alpha at 2 h after operation and IAP at 1 and 2 h after operation were signifi?cantly increased, the IAP was increased at 1, 5 and 10 min after administration of rocuronium, and the maximal Ca2+ uptake rate and amount of calcium uptake in the sarcoplasmic reticulum were decreased in group P ( P<0.01) . Conclusion Acute peritonitis decreases rocuronium?induced neuromuscular blockade in abdominal muscles, which may be related to the impaired Ca2+uptake function of the sarcoplasmic reticu?lum of rats.
8.Effect of crude herb moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training on life quality of patients ;with stable-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in Nanning communities
Qiulan DENG ; Meirong ZHONG ; Sining CHEN ; Ying ZHU ; Xiaoju YANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(24):1845-1849
Objective To learn the effects of crude herb moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training on the recovery of pulmonary functions and quality of life of patients with stable-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) in Nanning communities. Methods Two hundred patients with stable-stage COPD, sampled from Nanning communities and used as the subjects of this study, were divided into the experiment group and the control group by the random number table method. Patients in the control group were given conventional medication and community health care education and guides;Patients in the experiment group were not only offered the same treatment as mentioned above, but treated during dog days and the coldest days of winter with moxibustion medicine cakes which were applied accurately on selected acupuncture points, together with moxibustion with moxa cone done on the cakes. Treatment was done 6 times in each course of treatment, and 2 courses were given, combined with rehabilitation training. Examination of pulmonary functions was conducted for all patients before and after the treatment and St. George′s Respiratory Questionnaires (SGRQ) were distributed to them. Results Forced vital capacity patients, forced expiratory volume in first second, the percentage of forced expiratory volume in first second and forced vital capacity of experimental group before the intervention were (2.27 ± 0.36) L, (1.56 ± 0.30) L, (44.81 ± 5.35) %, while six months after the intervention were (3.36 ± 0.42) L, (2.25 ± 0.27) L, (65.38 ±8.08)%. The difference was statistically significant (t=18.90, 16.40, 20.36, P<0.01);The above indexes of control group respectively before intervention were (2.28±0.43) L, (1.58±0.33) L, (45.17 ± 4.97) %, while six months after the intervention were (2.57 ± 0.57) L, (1.71 ± 0.35) L, (46.94 ± 8.42)%. Difference was not statistically significant (t = 1.81, 2.04, 1.70, P > 0.05). Differences between two groups before intervention had no statistical significance (t = 0.17, 0.43, 0.47, P > 0.05), and differences between two groups after the intervention were statistically significant (t=10.62, 11.62, 14.99, P < 0.01). In the experimental group,before intervention the total score of SGRQ and the part scores of symptom, the activity ability and the influence of the disease were (16.56 ± 1.76) points, (10.44 ± 1.57) points, (18.55±2.17) points, (45.73 ± 2.53) points, 6 months after the intervention the scores were (10.77 ± 1.56) points, (7.28±1.23) points, (14.33 ±1.66) points, (32.98 ± 2.35) points. The difference was significant (t=14.82-35.50, P<0.01);In the control group before intervention the total scores of SGRQ and the part score of symptom, the activity ability and the influence of the disease were (16.47 ±1.81) points, (10.39 ± 1.66) points, (18.52 ± 2.16) points, (45.79 ± 2.49) points, 6 months after the intervention the scores were (16.12 ±1.36) points, (9.89 ±1.38) points, (16.96 ±1.58) points, (42.15±2.34) points. The lower score was not obvious, there was no statistically significant difference (t=1.45-2.17, P > 0.05). Intervention before comparing differences between two groups had no statistical significance (t=0.09-0.34, P > 0.05). Intervention after comparing differences between two groups was statistically significant (t=10.88-26.22, P<0.01). Conclusions Clinically, crude herb moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training is to some extent conducive to delaying the decrease in pulmonary functions, reducing complications, and improving the quality of life of patients with stable-stage COPD.
9.Non-alkaloids in Hippeastrun vittatum
Guangshu WANG ; Meirong ZHAO ; Xiaohong YANG ; Jingda XU
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2005;36(7):968-974
Objective To investigate the non-alkaloid constituent of Hippeastrun vittatum (Amaryllidaceae). Methods Solvent extraction and column chromatography were used to isolate the non-alkaloid constituents, and physicochemical constants and spectroscopic analysis were employed for structural elucidation. Results Five glycosphingosilipids were isolated, and their structures were elucidated to be (2S,3R, 4E, 8Z)-2-[(2R-2-hydroxyhexadecanoyl) amido ]-4, 8-octadecadiene-1, 3-diol 1-O-β-D-glucopyranoside ( Ⅰ ), (2S, 3R, 4E, 8E)-2-[(2R-2-hydroxyhexadecanoyl) amido]-4, 8-octadecadiene-1, 3-diol 1O-β-D-glucopyranoside ( Ⅱ ), (2S, 3R, 4E, 8Z)-2-[(2R-2-hydroxyoctadecanoyl) amido]-4, 8-octadecadiene-1, 3-diol 1-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (Ⅲ), (2S, 3R, 4E, 8E)-2-[(2R-2-hydroxyoctadecanoyl)amido]4, 8-octadecadiene-1, 3-diol 1-O-β-D-glucopyranoside ( Ⅳ ), (2S, 3R, 4E, 8Z)-2-[(2R-2-hydroxyeicosadecanoyl) amido]-4, 8-octadecadiene-1, 3-diol 1-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (Ⅴ), respectively. Conclusion They are all isolated from the fresh bulbs of H. vittatum for the first time.
10.Vitamin D and the recurrence of rheumatoid arthritis
Junxia YANG ; Lin LIU ; Qinglin ZHANG ; Meirong LI ; Jingya WANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2015;38(7):506-508
Objective To identify the correlation between vitamin D prescription and recurrence in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods A randomized controlled trial study was performed in 170 RA patients who were in remission during the past 2 months.According to the level of vitamin D,170 RA patients were divided into normal vitamin D group (84 patients) and deficiency vitamin D group (86 patients).Deficiency vitamin D group were randomly allocated to receive vitamin D treatment(vitamin D treatment group) or without vitamin D treatment (control group).In the 6-month follow-up period,the recurrence status was observed and compared.Results In the 6-month follow-up period,the recurrence rate of RA in normal vitamin D group was 16.7%(14/84),in vitamin D treatment group was 19.0%(8/42) and in control group was 29.5%(13/44),and there was no significant difference (P > 0.05).In vitamin D treatment group,no hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia occured.The age,course of disease and remission time in recurrence patients of three groups were no significant difference (P > 0.05).The level of vitamin D in recurrence patients of vitamin D treatment group was higher than that in recurrence patients of control group:(25.5 ± 8.9) ng/L vs.(20.9 ± 8.6)ng/L,and there was significant difference(P< 0.05).Conclusion Vitamin D deficiency is not identified to be a risk factor for RA recurrence.Vitamin D does not reduce the recurrence of RA.