1.The detection of adherence factorsby Escherichia coli cause of urinary tract infectionsin Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Munkhdelger Ya ; Davaasuren S ; Dolgorjav B ; Gerelee A ; Oyunchimeg R ; Sarantuya J
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2014;168(2):5-8
INTRODUCTION:
Urinary tract infections among the most common bacterial infectious diseases encountered at all
ages. Escherichia coli are being the etiologic agent in 50–80%. Therefore, it is an important public
health problem. E.coli causing urinary tract infections express pilli, fimbriae and others adherence
virulence factors.
GOAL:
To detect the some adherence virulence factors of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) in
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
A total of 76E.colisampleswere collected. These samples were positive bacteriological examination
of urine, performed at the bacteriological laboratory of the State Central Third Hospital and State
Central First Hospital, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The biofilm formation was evaluated by the growth
rate of E.coli on plastic surface.The detection of the virulence factors type 1 fimbriae (fimA gene) and
P-fimbriae (papC) was performed by multiplex PCR using gene specific primers.Curli expression
was determined by using congo red agar.
RESULTS:
The evaluation of bacterial biofilm formation using 96 well plates showed 40 negative (52.6%),
32 weak biofilm (42.1%) and 4 moderate biofilm (5.3%) formation for E.coli and no strong biofilm
forming strain was detected. The cell surface protein (curli) was detected by Congo red agar. The
result was 71% positive for studied E.coli strains. The detection result of pili genes by multiplex
PCR showed that fimH gene detected for 73 (96.1%) and papC gene detected for 18 (23.7%) E.coli
cultures.
CONCLUSION: Almost half of surveyed Uropathogenic E.coli isolated in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia had
ability of biofilm formation and it has been determined by the bacterial surface protein (curli), which
is one of bacterial adherence factors, may cause biofilm formation.
2.Childhood cancer in Mongolia: focusing on trend in incidence from 2008 to 2017
Erdenechimeg S ; Undarmaa T ; Oyunchimeg D
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2019;187(1):23-28
Introduction:
An international study coordinated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and published today in The Lancet Oncology shows that in 2001–2010, childhood cancer was 13% more common than in the 1980s, reaching an annual incidence rate of 140 per million children aged 0–14 years worldwide. Cancer incidence and mortality statistics reported by International Cancer Research Center (2016), over 300,000 children develop cancer worldwide each year, 215000 children aged 0-14 years and 85000 children aged 15-19 years. Internationally comparable data on childhood cancer incidence in the past two decades are scarce. Based on the need for comparison of childhood cancer incidence in Mongolia to the global level, the study aimed to categorize cancer among children aged 0-19 years.
Goal:
To study the insidence rates and trend from childhood cancer last 10 year in Mongolia
Materials and Methods:
The study was conducted in 786 new cases childhood who were cancer diagnosed, between 2008 and 2017 year. Age-standardized incidence rates were calculated by the direct method using age-specific incidence rates and weights based on the age distribution of the standard world population
Results:
Over the past 10 years, childhood cancer accounted for 1.5% of total cancer in Mongolia. By WHO and IARC data, worldwide childhood cancer age standardized rate (ASR) is 106.0, in Mongolia childhood cancer ASR (101.6) is lower than world average.
The most common childhood cancers worldwide are: 1st leukemia, 2nd lymphoma, 3rd central nervous system cancer, 4th retinoblastoma, 5th soft tissue cancer. Over the past 10 years the most common childhood cancers in Mongolia are: 1st leukemia, 2nd central nervous system cancer, 3rd joint bone cancer, 4th lymphoma, 5th soft tissue cancer. Our country’s childhood cancer ASR is below compared to other countries, but expected growth rate is gradually increasing (3.0 per year).
Conclusions
1. Leukemia is the most common childhood cancer in worldwide and also in Mongolia.
2. By sex, childhood cancer incidence is higher in boys than girls.
3. By age group, childhood cancer incidence is the highest in 0-4 age group.
4. By region, childhood cancer incidence is the highest in central region.
5. The overall incidence of childhood cancer (1 million children) in Mongolia is expected to increase by 3.0 over the next 5 years.
3.Chemical analysis of animal and plants origin raw materials to improve body potential and strength
Battulga B ; Badamtsetseg S ; Oyunchimeg B ; Battulga G ; Khurelbaatar L
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2014;169(3):51-54
IntroductionOur country imported drugs that are contain androgen and testosterone with high selling cost. Therefore,we have to made new body potential and strength biologically activity product which have natural, lowcost and high effective.GoalThe main purpose of study was to determine chemical composition of dried testicle powder and maincompounds of Tribulus terrestris, Astragalus mongolicus.Material and MethodsThe bovine testicle used in this research was purchased from “Makh Market” Co.Ltd in 2013. T.terrestriswas collected from Gurvansaikhan, Dundgobi province July 20, 2014 and A. mongolicus was collectedfrom Botanical garden of Medicinal Plant of Drug Research Institute in September, 2014. Testicles wereremoved from skin and other parts than cut in a mechanical cutting machine. It was freeze dried at -500Cby Labconco freezone12 freeze drier. 500 g of the finely powdered T. terrestris was extracted three timeswith 5000 ml 70% ethanol for 72 hours. All extracts were combined and evaporated by vacuum rotary till2500 ml. 50 g of the powdered A. mongolicus was extracted three times with 500 ml of distilled water for72 hours. Extract was heated until 800C for 24 hours. Extract were collected and evaporated by vacuumrotary till 200 ml. Protodioscin was determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) wasachieved by using reversed-phase (RP-18) column, ultraviolet detector (UV) and water, acetonitrilegradient as mobile phase, polysaccharide was determined spectrophotometric method, protein wasanalyzed by Kjeldahl method, moisture was measured by Moisture balance 6KD-50K instrument, totalfat was analyzed by Soxhlet apparatus.ResultThe analyses of testicle powder showed 69.8% protein, 8.0% ashes, 5.42% moisture, 15.6% total fatcontent and protodioscin content 1.12% in T.terrestris extract. In A.mongolicus water extract the 7.26%polysaccharide content was found. We were determined to chemical composition of bovine testiclepowder and results were agreed with MNS 5775:2007. More over, high content of polysaccharide andprotodioscin were found T.terrestris and A.mongolicus. Therefore, those raw materials can use forpotential and strength biological activity product.
4. PHARMACOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF SILLICHOL ON BILE SECRETION AND
Davaasambuu Ò ; Badamtsetseg S ; Oyunchimeg B ; Lkhagvasuren ; Sosorburam B ; Chimgee TS
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2015;7(2):81-81
Varieties of plants and lyophilized bovine bile have been used for increase secretion of bile in traditional systems of medicine of various countries. Following many articles note on the benefi cial effects of lyophilized bovine bile particularly on the wound healing and gastric protection effects, there is paucity of reports in literature on its effects on a bile secretion, a bile bilirubin, bile cholesterol and a plasma cholesterol levels. Sillichol contains lyophilizedbovine bile, liver hydrolisate, yarrow extract and silymarin. The aim of this study was to find out the effect of bile fl ow, bile bilirubin concentration bile cholesterol level and hepatoprotective of Sillichol. Sixteen adult male wistar rats (weighing between 200-250 gr) were used in the study. They were randomly assigned into control and sillichol group comprising 4 in each group. Thereafter, they were weighed and anaesthetized with ketamine (2ml/200gr body weight) muscle leg and quickly pinned to a dissecting board. Laparotomy was performed and liver lobes were defl ected anterolaterally to expose the common bile duct. The common bile duct was cannulated with a portex cannula (0.5 mm diameter) after a semitransection was made on the bile duct. The cannuls was held in place with thread tied over it and around the bile duct.The bile was collected for 8 hours from each rat studied according to method of Rozuet Jousse. The rate of bile fl ow was noted, the volume of bilirubin, bile cholesterol levels were determined in the control and test groups. Moreover, total of 18 wistar rats (200-250 gr) were obtainedfrom laboratory house of Drug research institute and acclimated for 10 days before starting the experiment. Liver toxicity was induced by the subcutaneous injection of carbon tetrachloride (CCL4, 0.4 ml/100gr), 1:1 diluted with paraffi n oil, for four successive days of the experiment (N.P.Scakun et al, 1983). The rats were divided randomly into 3 groups comprising 6 rats in each group and fed the same diet throughout the experimental period. Mean values of bile cholesterol and bilirubinlevels, rate of bile secretion in the control and sillichol group. Bile cholesterol levels were signifi cantly decreased in the sillichol group compared with the control group (60.3±0.88 mg/dl vs 62.6±1.21mg/dl, p<0.05). Rate of bile secretion was signifi cantly increased in the experimental compared with the control group(10.21±0.25 ml/8hr vs 4.18±0.25 ml/8hr, p<0.05). Total bilirubin, conjugated and unconjugatedbilirubin concentrations in both sillichol and control groups were not signifi cantly different (p<0.01). The activities of GOT, GPT and ALP were estimated in serum samples as the liver function biomarkers using biochemical diagnostic test. The CCL4 treatment markedly affected the liverspecifi c enzymes. It was found that a signifi cant (p<0.05) increase in serum GOT, GPT and ALP activities of CCL4 treated rats. After the treats, hepatic biomarkers were elevated in the serum due to release of the enzymes from damaged liver. GOT (69.8±1.5), GPT (103.9±1.2), ALP (23.8±0.2) and Cholesterol (67.7±13.6) andtriglyceride (64.0±3.3) levels weredecreasedsignifi cantly (p<0.05) in the sillichol groupcompared with the control group. Silichol is decreasing concentration of cholesterol and bilirubin’s level in bile, constantly after administration of drug. Also, liverpreparation is increasing bile acid secretion in hepatocytes and a speed of secretion.From the results of pharmacological study concluded that involves CCL4 induced acute toxic hepatitis, liver preparation has hepatoprotective effect by protecting the liver cells from injury, improving the regeneration process and by correcting metabolic functions of the liver.
5.Investigation of bile secretion and hepatoprotective effects of “Sillichol” biological active product
Badamtsetseg S ; Davaasambuu T ; Oyunchimeg B ; Battulga B ; Odchimeg B ; Sosorburam B ; Chimgee TS ; Ariunsaikhan TS ; Lkhagva L ; Hurelbaatar L
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2016;176(2):52-59
AbstractIntroduction: In recent years, researchers have paid attention to the biological active products fromraw materials of animal origin. Lyophilized bovine bile and bovine liver hydrolyze and varieties ofplants have been used for increase secretion of bile in traditional systems of medicine of variouscountries. We investigated that beneficial effects of new product particularly its treatment liverdamage, improve regeneration process of damaged liver cell, effects on bile secretion, bile bilirubin,and bile cholesterol and plasma cholesterol levels. Moreover, we investigate physical, chemicalcapacity and drafted a MNS document.Goal: To complete pharmacological, technological and standardization study of Sillichol biologicalactive product.Material and MethodsSeveral biochemical methods were used for determination of chemical compounds in liverhydrolysate and lyophilized bile. The product was formed in combined powder form by dried stirringmethod and it was capsuled by NJP-1200 capsule machine. Litchfield-Wilcoxon’s method was usedto study the acute toxicity effect. The median lethal dose (LD50) value was calculated using themethod of Pearson and toxicity level of was determined according to classification of Sidorov K.K(1973). Human equivalent dose (effective dose) was calculated with according to FDA guidancefor drug-dose conversion. Acute hepatitis – Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced liver damage inrats (Skakun et al, 1984); Bile secretion effect was determined by method of Rozuet Jousse, 1980.All value expressed as mean S.E obtained from n number of experiments. The Student’s t-testfor unpaired observation between control and experimental samples was carried out for statisticalevaluation of a difference; p values of 0.05 or less were considered as statistically significant.ResultsTotal nitrogen, amino nitrogen, fat, ash and solution index were measured in liver hydrolysate.The results were accepted standard requirements of MNS 6484:2014. Bovine bile was dried byLabconco freezone L12 freeze drier in Drug Research Institute. The product named Sillichol wasformed combined powder form and capsuled №0 capsule. From the result of preclinical study, ourinvestigational new product is included in practically non-toxic class according to toxicity classificationby Sidorov (1750 mg/kg). Sillichol biological active product was increase bile level which is producedin liver cells and decreased bile cholesterol levels by 2.3-8.0% in the test group compared with thecontrol and reference groups.Conclusion: The biological active product was improving regeneration process of liver cells,normalize cell structure, effect to the anti-inflammatory in damaged liver cells.
6.A study of some of the risk factors affecting the course of pregnancy and fetal development
Oyunchimeg U ; Erkeguli Kh ; Altantuya S ; Urjinbadam N
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2020;191(1):38-43
Introduction:
The Government of Mongolia has defined a comprehensive national development policy based on
the State population policy document and the Millennium Development Goals, and approved the
fourth national program on “Reproductive Health’’ by Resolution No. 61 of February 29, 2012 [1].
Goal:
To study some risk factors affecting the pregnancy, fetal development and prevention
Objectives:
- Evaluation of the pregnancy process, medical care and support
- To study the status of the pregnant woman’s family and society, as well as the health and
psychological state of her reproductive health.
- Prevention
Materials and Methods:
Study design
A cohort study design was used for the study. Pregnant mothers who are admitted to the study will be
screened for maternity leave and a 28-day follow-up period.
The questionnaire was completed and checked for completeness at the end of the day during the
data collection process. Before entering the data, they were encoded, entered into Excel 2007,
and analyzed using PASW Statistic 18.0. The independent relationship between the variables was
determined by an adjusted odd ratio and a 95% confidence interval. Obtained permission to do
research in accordance with the Ethics Guidelines for Inclusion and to be discussed at a meeting of
the Ethics Committee of the Ministry of Health. The question was asked in a way that does not hurt
the dignity. The respondents’ answers will remain confidential and anonymous.
Result:
Multivariate regression analysis showed that the first visit to the doctor, total number of visits, mineral
supplements, and high blood pressure were important parameters for fetal growth. 25% of all births
are by caesarean section. Births by age group are 3.0% births under 20, 19% births between 20-24
years old, 31% births between 25-29 years old, 21% births between 30-34 years old, 24% births
between 35-39 years old, and 40-44 years old births. 2%, 45-49 year olds accounted for 1%, first
births accounted for 24% and 6 or more births accounted for 26%. 100% of all births were delivered by an obstetrician or gynecologist. 95% of monitored mothers are actively monitored within 40-45
days after delivery. The mothers interviewed were 100% consulted only by a doctor, whether the
pregnancy was conducted with the participation of a doctor, a psychologist or a social worker. Syphilis
was registered in Bayanzurkh-8, Songinokhairkhan-6, Chingeltei-4, Bagakhangai-2, Bayangol, Khan-Uul, Sukhbaatar and Baganuur districts. Of the women surveyed, 35% had bacterial vaginitis, 60%
had normal, 3% had fungal infections, and 2% had trichomoniasis.
Conclusion
The following factors are important in the course of pregnancy and fetal development:
1. The quality of hospital care has a significant impact on the course of pregnancy and fetal
development.
2. The family and social status of the pregnant woman, her reproductive health, and his or her
psychological state are important factors in the pregnancy process and in the normal development
of the fetus.
3. Prevention: Everyone who is planning to become pregnant should be aware of the factors that
can affect the progression of pregnancy and the development of the fetus.
7.Studying the correlation between the environmental effect and toxic metal level in childrens’ blood
Otgontugs L ; Jargakhsaikhan S ; Odontuya J ; Oyunchimeg N
Diagnosis 2024;110(3):35-39
Background:
USA implemented a national Biomonitoring program and as result found that 88% of the population is affected by secondhand smoking and then started a monitoring program to control smoking. In Mongolia, due to the capacity of the biomonitoring tests, only children’s lead level was determined. The study showed that blood lead level in children aged 0.5-14 years was 0.4-16.5 μg/dl in average. However, there is no reference level and therefore reference level from other countries are used.
Objectives:
To study the correlation between the environmental effect and toxic metal level in children’s’ blood
Methods and materials:
103 children aged 0-5 years, consisting of 10 male and female children of each age. 6 kindergartens and 14 households were chosen for their internal air quality monitoring; measured the level of toxic metals and dust by cross-sectional study based on laboratory analysis.
Results:
41.7% (44) are male and 58.3% (59) are female of the total participants. 16.5% (17) are 1 year old, 18.4 (19) are 2 years old, 23.3% (24) are 3 years old, 19.4% (20) are 4 years old, 22.3% (23) are 5 years old. The result showed the children’s’ blood level was 4.12±1.35 μg/dl. The lead level in the internal air of households close to steam boilers were measured and it was 0.000095 mg/m2.
Conclusion
60.1% of the children had blood lead levels 3 times higher than the reference level. However, the lead level of internal air was lower than the reference level. No effect of Internal air quality on blood lead level was observed and weight and height were inversely correlated.
8.Laxative effect of Rheum undulatum L. Extract on loperamide induced constipation in wistar rats
Sosorburam B ; Davaasambuu T ; Oyunchimeg B ; Badamtsetseg S ; Lkhagva L ; Khurelbaatar L
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2018;12(1):38-41
Introduction:
Constipation is highly prevalent, often chronic gastrointestinal disorder that affects
adults. The treatment with classic drugs did not cut, in one hand with the inadequate relief of bloating
and other symptoms, and with the luck of efficacy in relieving constipation. Therefore, the search
for novel safe laxative drugs seems, inevitable. Rheum undulatum L. was traditionally used in
constipation, thus we have attempted to evaluate the laxative effect of Rheum undulatum L.
Purpose:
The laxative effect of Rheum undulatum L. was evaluated against loperamide
induced constipated rats.
Methodology:
Fifteen male normal rats were used in this study. Fifteen male constipated wistar
albino rats weighing 180-250 g were also used for the study and randomized into three groups
(n=5) in each of the experiments. Constipated control group rats oral administrated distilled water.
Constipated rats (treatment groups) were treated with 4.1 mg/kg dose body weight /day of the
preparation for one day and also Laxing a standard drug was used for the reference group. The
fecal weight, the fecal humidity laxative activity were monitored in experimental rats.
Results:
Constipation was successfully induced in the rats by loperamide as seen in the
elevated fecal properties compared to the control rats. The Rheum undulatum L. compounds
preparation administered orally produced significant laxative activity and reduced loperamide
induced constipation in dose dependent manner as seen in the increase of fecal output. The
same doses of the Rheum undulatum L. compounds preparation produced a significant increase
(P<0.05) fecal weight, the faeces humidity. The effect of the compounds preparation compares
favourably well with Laxing, a standard laxative drug.
Conclusion
The results of this study justify the use of Rheum undulatum L. compounds
preparation as a laxative in traditional medicine. The produced significantly increase in fecal output
of rats and the stimulation of gastrointestinal motility.
9.A brief review on rat models of myocardial infraction
Davaasambuu T ; Oyunchimeg B ; Enkhbold G ; Badamtsetseg S ; Lkhaasuren L ; Khurelbaatar L
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2024;25(2):85-94
Myocardial infarction (Ml) is necrosis and death of heart muscle secondary to ischemia and acute coronary artery thrombosis. Ml, commonly known as a heart attack, happens when the oxygen rich blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked for a prolonged period, causing damage or death to the heart tissue. This blockage is most often caused by a buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances, which form a plaque in the coronary arteries. Furthermore, patients with cancer constitute a high-risk population for cardiovascular disease and as of the last 5 years, 50% of patients with cardiovascular disease have been diagnosed with cancer, according to World Health Organization. The provision of complete insight into Ml complications along with designing ajpreventive program against Ml seems necessary. The use of medications has been practiced over the years for the prevention of HF. However, some of these medications produce adverse effects and due to high cost are not easily available to every patient. Over the past decades, there has been a significant rise in the use of herbal supplements based on traditional medicine to prevent, avoid, and/or treat different conditions, including cardiovascular disease; this rise results from a natural source, efficiency
with few or no adverse effects and low cost. In vivo models of heart failure (HF) and myocardial infarction (Ml) are essential for understanding the pathophysiology of these conditions and for developing new treatments.
These models typically involve inducing heart failure or myocardial infarction in animals, such as rodents to study disease mechanisms and evaluate potential therapies.
In this review, we discuss the most common preclinical models of Ml currently employed in cardiovascular research. Among them, Ml induced heart failure is a method of ligation of the left anterior descending artery of coronary an experimental animal. Its physiological relevance, cost-effective, uncomplicated, and suitable
method for evaluating research results. The rat model of myocardial infarction offers numerous advantages that make it a valuable tool for cardiovascular research.
10.Saposhnikovia Divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk.): A review of its phytochemistry and pharmacology
Akhsholpan B ; Tsend-Ayush P ; Saikhanbayar P ; Davaasambuu T ; Oyunchimeg S ; Lkhagva L ; Tsetsegmaa S ; Khurelbaatar L ; Lkaasuren R
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2022;20(1):30-38
Abstract
Saposhnikovia divaricata, a perennial herb belonging to the family Umbelliferae, is widely distributed in many provinces of Mongolia. The dried root of Saposhnikovia divaricata has been used for the treatment of arthritis and as a painkiller in Mongolian folk medicine. Moreover,
its dried root (Radix Saposhnikoviae) is used as a Chinese herbal medicine for the therapy of immune system, nervous system, and respiratory diseases. According to phytochemical and pharmacological studies, the main ingredients of Saposhnikovia divaricata are chromones, coumarins, acid esters, and polyacetylenes. These compounds indicate anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, antiproliferative, and immunoregulatory activities. Cimifugin is an active ketone ingredient from Saposhnikovia divaricate, Rhizoma cimicifugae. Cimifugin has been reported to have bacteriostatic and antiviral effects. Studies have reported that cimifugin inhibits allergic inflammation by reducing the levels of cytokines. The aim of this review is to provide extensive information on the traditional use, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacology mechanism of action, and health products from Saposhnikovia divaricata .