1.The level of subtype 1 autoantibody against angiotensin Ⅱ receptor in the peripheral blood of patients with preeclampsia
Lianlian WANG ; Xia CAO ; Na LUO
Clinical Medicine of China 2011;27(8):874-876
Objective To investigate the role of subtype 1 autoantibody against angiotensin Ⅱ receptor in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia by detecting its expression in the peripheral blood of preeclampsia patients,Methods Thirty patients with preeclampsia were assigned to preeclampsia group. Twenty normal pregnant women at the late stage and twenty non-pregnant healthy women as controls were investigated. The level of type 1 antoantibody against angiotensin Ⅱ in the peripheral blood was detected by indirect SA-ELISA assay with the produced ATR-1 as the antigen. Results The level of subtype 1 antoantibody against angiotensin Ⅱ (65 ±4. 7) % in the peripheral blood of preeclampsia patients is significantly higher than that of normal late pregnant (26 ±2. 8)% and non-pregnant women(7.8 ±2. 2)% groups (t1 =24. 97 ;t2 =38.56;P <0. 01 for both) ;The angiotensin Ⅱ receptor subtype 1 autoantibody in the group of normal late pregnancy (26 ± 2. 8 )% was significantly higher than that of healthy non-pregnant women group ( 7. 8 ± 2. 2 ) % ( t = 4. 58, P < 0. 05 ).Conclusion Compared with the normal pregnant women and the healthy non-pregant women, the autoantibody against AT1 receptor in sera of preeclamptic patients is elevated ata high frequency. These results suggest that overproduction of AT1-AA may play an important role during the development of preeclamptic patients. AT1-AA is a novel risk factor in pregnant women. Immune mechanisms may be involved in the process of pregnancy.
2.Mapping the human retina
Na DENG ; Xuemin WANG ; Hongbao CAO
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2004;0(09):-
Age-related macular in human retinal results in strict loss and enduring decrease in visual acuity. A lot of medical evidence has shown that macular degeneration, associated with Choroidal neovascularization (CNV), leads to irreversible injure in composition and function of retinal tissue. A new analytical and restorative treatment, scotoma-based photocoagulation (SPB), curdles the affected areas so effectively and timely that it can delay or prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A scanning laser ophthalmoscope (SLO) image is involved and the function and character of scotometry are analyzed. Combining anatomical and pathological features, this paper introduces process of acquiring the image and algorithms of analyzing it. Furthermore, integrate image of retinal is extracted from SLO through feature extraction, special registration and superimposition. The treatment can be applied to clinical diagnosis without great revisions and provide direction for pertinent fields.
3.Assessment of Cleaning Effect by Replacing Filtering Apparatus Return-Wind Exit with Nylon Nets
Fang WANG ; Weining DONG ; Na CAO
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(07):-
OBJECTIVE To discuss the practicality of using the nylon nets,which are derived from disposed used medical(suture-band).The nylon nets were attached to the filtering apparatus on original return-wind exit on the lateral wall of surgical operating room.METHODS The velocity of wind,concentration of bacteria and the total(particle) amount of dust were determined by contrasting the number determined before and after passing the nylon nets on the(filtering) apparatus return-wind exit.RESULTS There was no evidence to influence the cleaning and temperature(regulating) effects of air conditioner by binding the nylon nets on them.CONCLUSIONS This method appears to save time as well as energy to work more efficiently than cleaning air conditioners weekly.
4.Clinical Observation of Warm Needling for Tinnitus
Yi CAO ; Na JIANG ; Haiyan DONG
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2014;(12):1124-1126
ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion in treating tinnitus.MethodNinety-eight patients with tinnitus were divided into a warm-needling group (n=32), an acupuncture group (n=34), and a medication group (n=32), to observe thetherapeuticefficacies.ResultThe total effective rate was 83.3% in the warm-needling group, versus 78.8% in the acupuncture group and 60.0% in the medication group.ConclusionWarm needling and acupuncture plus TDP are both superior to the medication treatment in comparing the therapeutic efficacy.
5.Health-related Demands in Main Caregivers for Patients with Parkinson's Disease after Surgery:A Qualitative Research
Bingying CAO ; Jianhua NA ; Li GONG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(9):1107-1109
Objective To investigate the health-related demands in main caregivers for patients with Parkinson's disease after surgery. Methods From March to December, 2014, twelve main caregivers were investigated with a semi-structured interview, and analyzed with Co-laizzi's analysis. Results and Conclusion Four aspects of demand were found, including knowledge about the disease, rehabilitation nursing skills, economic support and family support. Medical professionals can provide the targeted knowledge and technical guidance to meet their demands.
6.Treatment of Fluoride in Groundwater with Activated Zeolite
Na ZHU ; Qinbo CAO ; Dong LIANG
Journal of Environment and Health 1989;0(06):-
Objective To verify that natural zeolites can be used in treatment of fluoride in groundwater in the east-southern of Shanxi Province. Methods Determination of the fluoride by lime-paper sampling and fluorine ion-selective electrode analysis(reference to GB/T 7484-1987). In the paper the best activation process and the appropriate application were discussed, and then the activated zeolite should be used in experimental and real application, in which the effect of zeolite on water quality were assured. The used zeolite could be regenerated and reused. Results The best activation process before use was orderly treated by 5.0 mol/L HCl for 5 hours, then 0.3 mol/L KAl(SO4)2 10 hours,and finally 300 ℃ in furnace for 4 hours. 5 g activated zeolite in 100 ml water(solid∶liquid =1∶20). The static analysis insisted that activated zeolite had a significant adsorption for fluorine. The dynamic analysis verified that the fluoride level could reach the standard after 40 min of treatment. Regenerated with 2.0% KAl(SO4)2,the effect of removing fluoride was 45.0%. Conclusion The experiments testified that the processed natural zeolite can used in water treatment of high fluoride groundwater.
7.Luciferase bioluminescence imaging monitoring gene therapeutic effect of apoptosis-inducing ligand for lung cancer A549 cells nude mice transplantation tumor in vivo
Hongwei CAO ; Jianling CUI ; Na ZHAO ; Zhiyuan GUO
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2012;46(9):840-845
Objective To detect the expression and effect of human tumor necrosis factor related apoptosis-inducing ligand (hTRAIL) in vivo,by using a novel double expressing adenoviral vector encoding hTRAIL and firefly luciferase ( luc ) gene ( ad -luc-hTRAIL),in which luc was used as reporter gene.Methods Lung cancer A549 cell xenografts in 16 nude mice models were established in subcutaneous inoculation way,the adenovirus vectors ( ad-luc-hTRAIL,ad-hTRAIL,ad-luc) and phosphate buffer saline (PBS) (n =4) as control were injected into tumor respectively.The size of the tumor was measured at different time points (4,7,10,14,21,28 d)after injection.The activity of luciferase in surface of the tumor was detected in vivo by using high-sensitivity cooled-charged coupled device(CCD) camera.The expression of hTRAIL was demonstrated by immunohistochemistry staining after sacrificing the animals at different time points,and immunohistochemical scores (IHS) were measured. The apoptosis rate of tumor cells was detected by using TUNEL and calculated. Analysis of variance,the paired t test and linear correlation analysis was used for the statistics. Results The growing speed of tumour xenografts was more slowly in ad-luc-hTRAIL and ad-hTRAIL groups than PBS group (t =2.71,2.72,P < 0.05 ).The tumor volumes of ad-luc-hTRAIL,ad-hTRAIL,ad-luc and PBS groups 28 days after injection were (208.4 ± 42.3 ),( 181.5 ±23.9),( 403.1 ± 54.0 ) and ( 427.0 ± 59.3 ) mm3, respectively. There was no significant difference between ad-luc group and PBS group(t =2.07,P > 0.05).The expression of luciferase in ad-luc-hTRAILgroup reached its peak at 7th day ( 1.37 ± 1.04),and then decreased quickly.The IHS and apoptosis rate in ad-luc-hTRAIL and ad-hTRAIL groups reached their peaks at 7th day,the peak values of IHS were 6.25 ±2.06 and 6.5 ± 2.89,the peak values of apoptosis rate were (60.75 ± 8.06 ) % and ( 61.50 ± 8.47 ) %,respectively.The amount of luciferase expression ( absolute number of photons detected by CCD camera)was linear positive correlated with IHS and apoptosis rate ( rphotons/IHs =0.942,rph /rate =0.842,rIHs/rate =0.887,P < 0.05 ).Conclusion The target gene hTRAIL can be transfected into lung cancer A549 cell xenografts nude mice models efficiently with a high level expression,and the therapeutic effect of hTRAIL can be monitored by detecting the expression of luc.
9.Determination of adenosin content in Kudiezi Injection by HPLC
Na ZHANG ; Xiansheng MENG ; Ming SHA ; Aimin CAO
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(04):-
AIM: To determine adenosine content in Kudiezi Injection(Ixeris sonchifolia Hance). METHODS: HPLC was used with Shim-pack CLC-ODS(6.0 mm?150 mm,5 ?m). The mobile phase consisted of methanol-acelonitrile-0.025 mol?L -1 phosphoric acid (3∶4∶93). The flow rate was 1 mL?min -1 . The UV detection wavelength was at 260 nm. RESULTS: The adenosin content in Kudiezi Injection was 0.15/10 mL. The average recovery was 98.4%(n=5). CONCLUSION: HPLC can be used for the quality control of Kudiezi Injection Injection.
10.Amlodipine or hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan combination therapy for the treatment of elderly patients with hypertension on BPV, nitric oxide, endothelin
Lining MA ; Chuanzhou CAO ; Gaode JI ; Min DU ; Na ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2014;(21):3233-3234,3235
Objective To investigate the amlodipine or hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan combination thera-py in elderly hypertensive patients with blood pressure variability ( BPV ) and nitric oxide ( NO ) , endothelin role. Methods 552 elderly patients with hypertension were divided into the observation group and control group,276 cases in each group,the observation group was given amlodipine valsartan for treatment,while the control group was received hydrochlorothiazide combined with valsartan for treatment,the two group were treated for three months,the content of BPV,NO and plasma endothelin were analyzed.Results After treatment,the 24hSBPV,day SBPV,24hDBPV,day DBPV of the observation group significantly decreased compared with pre-treatment, the difference was statistically significant(t=20.09,15.97,9.31,9.41,all P<0.05),patients in the control group only 24hSBPV and day SBPV [(9.12 ±2.57)%,(8.43 ±1.97)%]were significantly lower than before treatment(t=12.31,9.53,all P<0.05);The day SBPV,24hDBPV,day DBPV[(7.21 ±1.34)%,(12.31 ±2.54)%,(10.59 ±2.73)%]of the ob-servation group after treatment were significantly lower than those of the control group(t=10.52,12.34,8.35,all P<0.05);The NO[ (66.12 ±23.57)%,(68.29 ±21.52)%]and endothelin levels[(34.43 ±7.97)%,(34.21 ± 7.34)%]of the two groups after treatment were significantly lower than those of before treatment(tobservation grou P=31.39,11.79,tcontrol grouP=28.31,9.35,all P<0.05).Conclusion The amlodipine or valsartan hydrochlo-rothiazide used clinically can effectively control blood pressure, significantly increase NO levels, decrease plasma endothelin levels,which is worth to be used in the clinical.