1.Analyzing physiological factors related to acute mountain sickness with multivariate regression
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2002;0(12):-
Objective To analyze the physiological factors related to acute mountain sickness(AMS) and establish a multiple line regression model to predict the AMS.Methods A total of 113 men aged(19?1) years were enrolled in this study.At 300 m above sea level,the pulmonary function by Vmax 229D spirometer,the physiological responses to hypoxia via breathing mixed gas(10% O_(2) and 90% N_(2)) for 10 min,the amount of urine at different time points after fast drinking 1 000 ml water,the responses of breath holding,serum cortisol by RIA,chest volume etc.were investigated.The symptomatic scores of benign form of AMS were calculated on day 2,3 after the subjects arrived at Lhasa(3 658 m above sea level).Multivariate linear regression analysis was used to check out the factors related to AMS.Results The chest volume,forced vital capacity,forced expiratory volume in 1 s,peak expiratory flow(PEF),the amount of urine within 1.5 h,2 h and 2.5 h after fast drinking 1 000 ml water,and the heart rate at 7~(th) min during breathing hypoxic gas were found related to AMS.The model of AMS prediction was as follow: scores of AMS=16.108-(0.003 04)?(the amount of urine within 2.5 h after drinking(1 000) ml water)-0.441?PEF-(0.048 7)?(the heart rate at 7~(th) min during breathing hypoxic gas)-0.240?chest volume.Of this equation,F=5.889(P
2.Determination of Emodin and Chrysophanol Contents in Qingre Anchuang Tablets by HPLC
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 1993;0(03):-
Objective To determine the contents of emodin a nd chrysophanol in Qingre Anchuang tablets(QAT)by HPLC.Method The C 18 column was applied.Methanol -0.1%p hosphoric acid solution(90∶10)served as the mobile phase.The wavelength of detection was at 440nm.Results Emodin and chrysophanol in QAT were c an be isolated com-pletely,and the range of linear correlation was 0.0543~0.3258?g for emodin(r=0.99997)and 0.1048~0.6288?g for chrysophanol(r=0.99999).The average recovery rate of emodin and chrysophanol was 96.87%(RSD =1.98%,n=6)and 96.22%(RSD =1.88%,n=6)respectively.Conclusion The method was accurate,reliable and with good reproducibility.It could be used for quality control of QAT.
3.Application of heuristic education in high altitude pathophysiology teaching
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2006;0(07):-
In combination with the physiologic classroom instruction of high altitude pathophysiology,this text discusses ten kinds of heuristic teaching methods.These methods have certain functions of relaxing the atmosphere of the classroom,encouraging students'enthusiasm and helping to formulate their thinking ability.But we shoud grasp three principles in carrying out the heuristic education.First,the inspiration should have pertinency.Second,we should consider the accepting level of the students.Third,we should make best use of the situation and advance step by step.This article has certain directive significance to the classroom instruction.
4.Teaching strategies in pathophysiology teaching for nursing students in junior college
Zhibing YUAN ; Qingyuan HUANG ; Yuqi GAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2013;(11):1125-1127
Nursing students in junior college have less class time and weaker foundation com-pared with nursing undergraduates, therefore it is more difficult for them to learn pathphysiology. In order to improve the teaching effect, we adopt the following strategies in pathophysiology teaching:①Guiding clinical nursing practice combining with specific situation in order to give students a deep understanding of pathophysiology knowledge and its significance. ②Urging students to review relevant basic knowledge before class and teacher to briefly introduce the basic knowledge before initiating class in order to reinforce the knowledge. ③Examples of daily life should be combined to make the abstract theory knowledge vivid. Teaching should revolve around the main line and key points should be highlighted. ④Dividing pathophysiology course into three units, and summary must be executed at the end of each unit.
5.Combined chemotherapy with gemicitabine and cisplatin as preoperative induction treatment in patients of stage m a( N_2) NSCLC
Yongqiang YANG ; Qingyuan HUANG ; Deming WANG
China Oncology 1998;0(04):-
Purpose: To study the clinical efficacy, toxicity of preoperative chemotherapy and survival time with Gemicitabine-Cisplatin combination in the treatment of stage Ma( N2) NSCLC. Methods: Thirty patients with stage IIIa( N2) NSCLC were included. Gemicitabine was administered on dl, 8 and 15 at a dose of 1000 mg/m" and Cisplatin at a dose of 100 mg/m on d2. The chemotherapy was repeated every 28days. Results: Thirty patients were evaluable for response. The overall response rate was 70%. Surgical'excision rate after preoperative chemotherapy was 93%. Total surgical excision rate was 70%. Median survival time was 15 months, one year survival rate was 67%. The main toxicity was hematological, thrombocytopenia of grade III-IV appeared in 46% course of treatment, but it did not lead to hemorrhage. Conclusions: Preoperative chemotherapy with Gemicitabine-Cisplatin combination is effective and well-tolerated in the treatment of stage IIIIa( N2) NSCLC. So it is worthy to be further studied and popularized.
6.Application of CRISPR/Cas-based Electrochemical Biosensors for Tumor Detection
Shuang LI ; Zhi CHEN ; Yun-Xia HUANG ; Guo-Jun ZHAO ; Ting JIANG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(8):1771-1787
Tumors represent one of the primary threats to human life, with the dissemination of malignant tumors being a leading cause of mortality among cancer patients. Early diagnosis of tumors can reliably predict their progression, significantly reducing mortality rates. Tumor markers, including circulating tumor cells, exosomes, proteins, circulating tumor DNA, miRNAs and so on, generated during the tumor development process, have emerged as effective approach for early tumor diagnosis. Several methods are currently employed to detect tumor markers, such as polymerase chain reaction, Northern blotting, next-generation sequencing, flow cytometry, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. However, these methods often suffer from time-consuming process, high costs, low sensitivity, and the requirement for specialized personnel. Therefore, a new rapid, sensitive, and specific tumor detection method is urgently needed.The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein (Cas) system, originating from the adaptive immune system of bacteria, has found extensive applications in gene editing and nucleic acid detection. Based on the structure and function of Cas proteins, the CRISPR/Cas system can be classified into two classes and six types. Class I systems consist of multiple Cas protein complexes, including types I, III, and IV, while Class II systems comprise single, multi-domain Cas proteins mediated by RNA, including types II (Cas9), V (Cas12), and VI (Cas13). Class II systems have been widely employed in the fields of biotechnology and nucleic acid diagnostics due to their efficient target binding and programmable RNA specificity. Currently, fluorescence method is the most common signal output technique in CRISPR/Cas-based biosensors. However, this method often requires the integration of signal amplification technologies to enhance sensitivity and involves expensive and complex fluorescence detectors. To enhance the detection performance of CRISPR/Cas-based biosensors, the integration of CRISPR/Cas with some alternative techniques can be considered. The CRISPR/Cas integrated electrochemical sensor (E-CRISPR) possesses advantages such as miniaturization, high sensitivity, high specificity, and fast response speed.E-CRISPR can convert the reactions between biomolecules and detecting components into electrical signals, rendering the detection signals more easily readable and reducing the impact of background values. Therefore,E-CRISPR enhances the accuracy of detection results. E-CRISPR has been applied in various fields, including medical and health, environmental monitoring, and food safety. Furthermore, E-CRISPR holds tremendous potential for advancing the detection levels of tumor markers.Among all types of Cas enzymes, the three most widely applied are Cas9, Cas12, and Cas13, along with their respective subtypes. In this work, we provided a brief overview of the principles and characteristics of Class II CRISPR/Cas single-effector proteins. This paper focused on the various detection technologies based on E-CRISPR technique, including electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, voltammetry, photoelectrochemistry, and electrochemiluminescence. We also emphasized the applications of E-CRISPR in the field of tumor diagnosis, which mainly encompasses the detection of three typical tumor markers (ctDNA, miRNA, and proteins). Finally, we discussed the advantages and limitations of E-CRISPR, current challenges, and future development prospects. In summary, althoughE-CRISPR platform has made significant strides in tumor detection, certain challenges still need to be overcome for their widespread clinical application. Continuous optimization of the E-CRISPR platform holds the promise of achieving more accurate tumor subtyping diagnoses in clinical settings, which would be of significant importance for early patient diagnosis and prognosis assessment.
7.Protective effects of HIF-1α gene transfection against hypoxic injury in HepG2 cells
Chunhua JIANG ; Yongjun LUO ; Qingyuan HUANG ; Yuqi GAO
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2010;26(1):1-6
AIM: To study the protective effects of HIF-1α gene transfection on hypoxic injury in human HepG2 cells. METHODS: After gene transfection, HepG2 cells were randomly divided into 4 groups: normoxia with Ad-GFP transfected group, normoxia with Ad-HIF-1 transfected group, hypoxia with Ad-GFP transfected group and hypoxia with Ad-HIF-1 transfected group. LDH leaking rate, cell viability, contents of NO and ROS, the iNOS activity were measured. RESULTS: High levels of HIF-1α mRNA and protein were detected in Ad-HIF transfected HepG2 cells. Cell viability was significantly lower in Ad-GFP transfected-hypoxia group than that in Ad-GFP transfected-normoxia group (P<0.05). No marked difference of cell viability was found between Ad-HIF transfected-hypoxia group and Ad-HIF transfected-normoxia group. ROS was significantly higher in Ad-GFP transfected-hypoxia group than that in Ad-GFP transfected-normoxia group (P<0.05), while no marked difference was found either between Ad-HIF transfected-hypoxia group and Ad-HIF transfected-normoxia group or between Ad-HIF transfected-hypoxia group and Ad-GFP transfected-hypoxia group. The content of NO and iNOS activity were significantly higher in Ad-HIF transfected-normoxia group and Ad-GFP transfected-hypoxia group than those in Ad-GFP transfected-normoxia group (P<0.05), no marked difference was found either between Ad-HIF transfected-hypoxia group and Ad-GFP transfected-hypoxia group or between Ad-HIF transfected-hypoxia group and Ad-HIF transfected-normoxia group. CONCLUSION: Higher HIF-1α expression is contributed to protective effects against hypoxic injury in HepG2 cells, the mechanisms of which may be correlated with promoting expression of gene regulated by HIF-1 and restraining over-expression of injure factors.
8.Practice of laboratory animal ethics in medical experiment class and its reflection
Wenxiang GAO ; Yuqi GAO ; Jian CHEN ; Qingyuan HUANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2013;(12):1250-1252
Animal experiment is a primary part of medical education. At present , medical students are lack of education about laboratory animal ethics and they do not usually treat animals fol-lowing rules of laboratory animal ethics. To solve this problem, we focused on the education of labora-tory animal ethics and 3R theory (reduction, replacement, refinement) in order to help the medical students treat laboratory animals nicely. We enforced the construction of the laboratory rules and regu-lations, and improved animal experiments conditions. With these efforts, we successfully standardized and scientized our experiment classes.
9.Exercise at simulated high altitude facilitates the increase in capillarity in skeletal muscle of rats
Yuqi GAO ; Qingyuan HUANG ; Fuyu LIU ; Lifei CAO ; Bingyong SUN
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2001;17(8):794-
AIM: To study the changes in capillarity of skeletal muscle during acclimation to high altitude, and explore the effects of a certain extent physical activity under hypoxia on capillary formation and the role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in this process. METHODS: 48 Wistar rats were divided into 3 groups: Ⅰ normoxic control; Ⅱ hypoxia and Ⅲ hypoxia+exercise. Rats of Ⅱ and Ⅲ groups were subjected to hypobaric hypoxia for 5 weeks (23 h/d). They were first brought to simulated 4 000 m altitude, where rats of the Ⅲgroup were forced to swim for 1 h/d (6 d/week). Then the animals were ascent to 5 000 m. Biomicrosphere method was used to determine blood flow of skeletal muscle. The mean fiber cross-sectional area (FCSA), capillary density (CD) and capillary/fiber ratio (C/F) of red portion of the lateral head of the gastrocneminus were assayed by myofibrillar ATPase histochemistry. VEGF and its receptor KDR were assayed with immunohistochemistry method.RESULTS: By comparison with the normoxic control, 5-week hypoxic exposure resulted in a decrease in cross-sectional area of skeletal muscle fiber and an increase in CD, but the C/F remained unchanged. The blood supply to the gastrocnemius was not changed. After 5-week-exercise at high altitude, the muscle fibers did not undergo atrophy. CD, C/F, and the blood flow at rest increased significantly. VEGF protein was found primarily in the matrix between muscle fibers; KDR were shown mainly in endothelial cells of capillary. VEGF was more strongly stained in the skeletal muscle of hypoxia-exercise rats.CONCLUSION: Hypoxia itself can not induce neovascularization. While exercise during hypoxic exposure can lead to capillary formation. VEGF and KDR may play roles in it. New capillary formation benefits the blood supply, oxygen delivery and working performance at high altitude.
10.Expression of vascular endothelial growth factor during the early stage of maxillofacial blast injury
Congji ZHANG ; Huizeng LI ; Jun YANG ; Shuxia ZHOU ; Qingyuan HUANG
Chongqing Medicine 2001;(1):8-10
Objective To determine the expression and the change of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) and it's acceptor Flt-1 during maxillofacial blast injury at early stage,and to evaluate the effect of VEGF on traumatic wound healing.Methods The rabbit model of maxillofacial blast injury was made by KTY-04 blasting cap. The expression of VEGF and Flt-1 in wound tissue was determined by ABC immunohistochemistry after injury 6h,1d,2d,3d,5d,and 7d. Also,the results were compared with preinjury groups.Results In the wound tissue of maxillofacial blast injury, the expression of VEGF was rising steadily at the first week after injury. Comparing with normal tissue,it showed different from the first day after injury, and showed very different from the third day(P<0.01).It reached the peak at the seventh day after injury.The expression of Flt-1 showed no difference within 3 days after injury comparing with normal tissue.After injury 5d-7d,the protein expressed strengthly.Conclusion The stage of the VEGF expression at maxillofacial blast injury is similar to the angiogenic stage during wound healing, and the Flt-1 expression is also occurring at that period.It illustrates that VEGF take part in angiogenic cascades of traumatic wound healing and product auxo-action to the regeneration of blood vessel.