1.Content of somatostatin and cholecystokinin-8 in hypothalamus and colons in a rat model of spleen-deficiency syndrome
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2007;5(5):555-8
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the changes of neuropeptides content in a rat model of spleen-deficiency syndrome. METHODS: Rats were randomly divided into three groups: normal group, untreated group and treatment group. There were ten rats in each group. Spleen-deficiency syndrome was induced by intragastrically administration of rhubarb concentrate in rats of the untreated and treatment group. The rats in the treatment group were intragastrically administered with Sijunzi decoction, a traditional Chinese compound herbal medicine for strengthening spleen and supporting qi. Normal saline was intragastrically administered to the rats in the normal and untreated groups. The somatostatin (SS) and cholecystokinin-8 (CCK-8) content in hypothalamus and colons was detected by the method of radioimmunoassay and the D-xylose content in urine was also detected. RESULTS: The CCK-8 content in hypothalamus of the untreated group was higher than that of the normal group (P<0.05). SS and CCK-8 content in colons of the untreated group was higher than that of the normal group (P<0.05). The CCK-8 content in colons of the untreated group was lower than that of the treatment group (P<0.05). The excretion rate of D-xylose in the untreated group was lower than that of the normal group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: The disorder of neuroendocrine regulation in rats with spleen-deficiency syndrome may be chiefly responsible for "spleen-deficency and dysfunction of spleen" in traditional Chinese medicine.
2.Effect of Liuwei Dihuang decoction combined with Taohong Siwu decoction in the treatment of traumatic renal contusion and laceration with long time no absorption of hematoma
Ling LIN ; Jiangming LIN ; Yongtao ZHANG ; Qun GAN
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2016;36(12):124-126,129
Objective To investigate the effect of Liuwei Dihuang decoction combined with Taohong Siwu decoction in the treatment of traumatic renal contusion and laceration with long time no absorption of hematoma.Methods 166 patients with traumatic renal contusion and laceration with long time no absorption of hematoma from the department of urinary surgery from June 2014 to July 2016 in our hospital were selected and divided into two groups,83 cases in the control group treated with routine conservative treatment,83 cases in the experiment group received Liuwei Dihuang decoction combined with Taohong Siwu decoction on the basis of the control group,hematoma absorption,the scope of the hematoma of the kidney,the hemodynamic parameters of renal artery,the level of serum inflammatory factors,and the clinical effect were compared after the treatment.Results After treatment,the effective rate in the experiment group 93.98% was higher than the control group 77.11% (P<0.05);Compared with the control group,the beginning of absorption time of kidney hematoma,disappearance time of microscopic hematuria and the hospitalization time were shorter in the experiment group after treatment, the scope of perirenal hematoma was smaller after 2,4,12 weeks of treatment,the levels of Vmax and Vmin in renal aorta were higher,levels of AT and RI were lower after treatment, serum levels of TNF-α, IL-8, IL-1, IL-6 were lower after treatmentwith significant difference ( P <0.05 ). Conclusion Liuwei Dihuang decoction combined with Taohong Siwu decoction can significantly promote the absorption of hematoma in patients with traumatic renal contusion and laceration,improve the blood flow of renal artery,reduce the inflammatory reaction index, promote the recovery of renal injury,shorten the length of hospital stay.
3.Mutagenicity of Organic Extract From Drinking Water in a Certain City
Qing-Bi ZHANG ; Zhi-Qun CHEN ; Zhong-Lin GAN ; Al ET ;
Journal of Environment and Health 1992;0(04):-
Objective To have a knowledge of the mutagenicity of contaminates in drinking water in a certain city. Methods Mutagenic activity of organic extracts of source water chloridized water in water plant and tap water from the city were detected with single cell gel-electrophoresis mouse primary hepatocytes in culture were used and Ames test. Results For Ames test the organic extract in 3 liters chloridized water in water plant and tap water samples produced positive result and that in 6 liters source water sample still gave a negative result. For single cell gel-electrophoresis test the organic extract in 0.1 liter chloridized water in water plant tap water and 0.5 liter source water produced positive result. Conclusion The sensitivity of single cell gel-electrophoresis with primary hepatocytes in detection of genotoxicity of cloridized water and source water is much higher than Ames test.
4.Analysis of surveillance results of Aedes albopictus in Hainan, 2017-2021
Ying LIU ; Ding-wei SUN ; Qun WU ; Shan-gan LI ; Pu-yu LIU ; Xue-xia ZENG
China Tropical Medicine 2022;22(12):1142-
Abstract: Objective To understand the density changes and seasonal fluctuation of larvae and adults of Aedes albopictus in Hainan Province from 2017 to 2021, and to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control of dengue fever and other vector-borne diseases in Hainan Province. Methods The Breteau index method was used to monitor the larvae of Aedes mosquitoes, and the breeding sites of all small indoor and outdoor water containers and their larvae was checked and recorded. The adult mosquitoes were monitored by double lamination and light trap. Results A total of 1 962 adult female Aedes albopictus mosquitoes were captured in Hainan Province from 2017 to 2021, accounting for 2.17% of the total captured mosquitoes. There were significant differences in mosquito species composition in different habitats in different years (χ2=312.258, P<0.01). In 2017, the density of mosquitoes in livestock sheds was the highest (9.71 per lamp·night), but the composition ratio of Aedes albopictus was the lowest (1.29%). In 2020, the mosquito density in hospitals was the lowest (2.22 mosquitoes per lamp·night), and in 2019, the proportion of Aedes albopictus in residential areas and hospitals was the highest (3.27% on average).The mosquito density in different habitats was the lowest in 2020. The proportion of Aedes albopictus in residential areas and livestock sheds showed an increasing trend from 2017 to 2021, while the proportion of other habitats showed significant fluctuations. The proportion of Aedes albopictus in hospitals showed an obvious decreasing trend in 2020. From 2017 to 2021, the average mosquito density was 5.97, 4.26, 3.82, 3.39 and 3.68 mosquitoes per lamp·night, respectively, showing a decreasing trend year by year except 2021. Except for 2019, the lure index also showed a decreasing trend, with an average value of 1.5/(hour·net), showing a decreasing trend year by year. From 2017 to 2021, the annual average density of Aedes albopictus in Hainan Province was 0.09 mosquitoes per lamp·night, showing obvious seasonal fluctuation. The Breteau index showed a slow decline from 2017 to 2021, and its annual peak was between June and August, which was 1-2 months later than the peak of adult mosquito density. Conclusions The population density of Aedes albopictus in Hainan shows obvious seasonal characteristics. Mosquito control activities should be carried out according to the seasonal characteristics of mosquitoes to reduce the risk of dengue fever and other infectious diseases.
6.Investigation on bone health conditions in 1637 aged women
Huilin LI ; Hanmin ZHU ; Qun CHENG ; Yanping DU ; Wei HONG ; Xiaoying ZHU ; Xuemei ZHANG ; Sihong XUE ; Jumin GAN
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2011;46(7):492-495
Objective To investigate bone health conditions in 1637 aged women. Methods From May 2004 to October 2008, Bone mineral density (BMD) of 1637 women at age of more than 60 years old were measured by Hologic DephiA dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXEA) in Huadong hospital affiliated to Fudan University. All data were compared and analyzed among each group which will be divided by every ten years. Those women were divided into groups on 10 years range. BMD of lumbar vertebral and hip bone,fracture incidence and bone turnover marker were compared and analyzed. Results (1) BMD: at age of 3=90, 80 - 89, 70 - 79, 60 - 69, BMD of the lumbar vertebral 2 - 4(L2-4) values were (0. 96 ± 0. 18),(0. 90 ± 0. 20) , (0. 81 ± 0. 16) , (0. 83 ± 0. 14) g/cm2 , respectively. There were significantly increased BMD of lumbar of women at the age of 80 - 89 and ≥90 year-old compared with those of 60 - 69 year-old (P<0. 05). At age of ≥90,80 -89,70-79,60 -69 BMD of femur neck, Total, Torch, Ward's trianger were(0. 60 ±0. 11) , (0. 65 ±0. 11) ,(0. 47 ±0. 09) ,(0. 37 ±0. 09) g/cm2; at age of 80 -89 BMD of FN,Total, Torch, Ward's trianger were(0. 57 ±0. 10) , (0. 68 ±0. 13) , (0. 48 ±0. 11) , (0. 35 ±0. 10) g/cm2;at age of 70-79 BMD of FN, Total, Torch, Ward's trianger were (0.57±0. 10) ,(0. 69 ±0. 12), (0.49± 0. 10) , (0. 36 ± 0. 11) g/cm2; at age of 60 - 69 BMD of FN, Total, Torch, Ward's trianger were (0. 63 ± 0. 10) , (0. 76 ±0. 12) , (0. 54 ±0. 10), (0. 45 ±0. 15) g/cm2; There were significantly decreased in BMD of hip at the age of 70 - 79, 80 - 89,≥90 year-old compared with those of 60 - 69 year-old (P < 0. 05).(2) Fracture incidence: one time fracture incidence at age of 60 - 69,70 - 79,80 - 89, ≥ 90 were 34. 8 % (242/695) ,45. 0% (296/658) ,51. 3% (137/267) ,5/17. There were increasing trend of fracture in aged women. (3) Bone turnover marker of bone Gla protein (BGP) N-mid(N-midBGP) in serum and C-terminal telopeptide of type Ⅰ collagen/Cr (CTX/Cr) in urine values were (17 ±5) μg/L, (106 ±56) μg/mmol at age of more than 90 years ,(17 ±7) (μg/L,(128 ±99)μg/mmol at age of 80-89 years,(21 ± 14) μg/L,(182 ± 173)μg/mmol at age of 70-79 years, (25±13)μg/L, (190 ± 168)μg/mmol at age of 60 - 69 years. There were significant decreased trends of N-midBGP at age of 70 -79,80 -89 compared with that of 60-year (P < 0. 05). There were significant decreased trends of CTX/Cr 80 - 89 compared with that of 60-year (P < 0. 05). Conclusions There were significant decreased bone metabolism in aged women. The risk of hip fracture is significantly increased in aged women. Diagnosis of osteoporosis based on BMD of hip in aged women is more reliable.
7.The Relationship between nm23 and p16 Gene Synergy Expression and Gastric Cancer Biological Characteristic and Prognosis
Guifang LI ; Yizhou LUO ; Chijun DUAN ; Qun ZHAI ; Hai SUN ; Hui LIAO ; Hongsheng WEN ; Xuezhi WANG ; Ge GAN
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 1996;0(04):-
Objective: To examine and analyze the nm23, p16 gene expression in gastric cancer tissure,and follow up patients 5 years to discuss the relationship between nm23 and p16 gene synergy expression and gastric cancer biological characteristic and prognosis.Methods: nm23 and p16 protein in gastric cancer tissue and control were detected by immunohistochemistry,and the patients had been followed up for 5 years. Results: In 84 samples of gastric cancer, nm23 positive rate was 46.43%, p16 was 44.05%, the positive rate of gastric cancer tissue and metastasitic lymph node was lower than that of normal control, normal tissue near cancer or benign polyp,and these two genes were related to the depth of tumor invasion and clinical stage.The mortality and recurrence-metastasis rate was higher in these low expression group, and had a shorter median survive period. Conclusion: Abnormal expression of nm23 and p16 gene plays a important role in gastric cancer recurrence and devolepment and may be one of markers for evaluating tumor biological behavior and prognosis.
8.Analysis in 13 315 newborns hearing screening.
Yue HUANG ; Rongjun LIANG ; Chunxiu WEN ; Jinmei GAN ; Qun LV ; Xiaoling LAN ; Mingjing JIANG ; Yuhua MO ; Xiaojuan XIE ; Xiong ZOU
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2014;28(15):1165-1167
OBJECTIVE:
Explore the model of universal NICU newborns' hearing screening in high-risk neonates, preliminary understanding factor of hearing damage.
METHOD:
Transient evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAE) and automatic auditory brainstem response (AABR) were used to detect newborns' hearing in 13 315 objects, that is newborns' hearing screening in NICU with TEOAE test who not pass, 42 days after will use AABR rescreening. Children's Hearing Center of Guangxi Child Health Hospital will diagnose the newborns that did not pass in 3 months.
RESULT:
In these 13 315 newborns, 5 151 subjects who did not pass the initial screening, 1910 subjects who also did not pass after 42 days, 1167 subjects cannot pass the rescreening after 3 months, 642 subjects were diagnosed congenital hearing impairment by Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential Test, the rate is 4.82%.
CONCLUSION
TEOAE and AABR are the suitable model of universal newborns' hearing screening in high-risk neonates.
Evoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain Stem
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9.Effects of acupuncture at different Shichen (traditional twelve two-hour periods) on serum SOD and MDA in guinea pigs.
Gan-Gong XIE ; Cai-Jiao ZHAO ; Xian-Qun LU ; Yu-Shan FAN ; Jian-Wen WU ; Sheng WEN
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2007;27(10):757-760
UNLABELLEDOBJECTIVE To compare anti-oxidative effects of acupuncture at different Shichen (traditional twelve two-hour periods) accordin-17:00), You (17:00-19:00), Xu (19:00-21:00), Hui (21:00-23:00) periods according to the eight methods of the intelligent turtle, once each day, for 7 consecutive days. Changes of malondialdehyde (MDA) content and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity after treatment were observed.
RESULTSSOD activities and MDA contents at the 12 periods were different in the healthy guinea pigs, SOD activity at Wu period was the highest and the lowest at Zi period; MDA content was the highest at Zi period and the lowest at Wu period. The needling method according to eight methods of the intelligent turtle could increase SOD activity in the guinea pigs. The increasing amplitude of SOD activity was the largest at Mao period and the smallest at the Wu period; it also could decreased MDA content, the decreasing amplitude of MDA was the largest at Wu period and the smallest at Hai period.
CONCLUSIONAcupuncture at different periods according to eight methods of intelligent turtle has different effects on serum SOD and MDA, which can increase SOD activity and decrease MDA content in the healthy guinea pig.
Acupuncture Therapy ; Animals ; Female ; Guinea Pigs ; Male ; Malondialdehyde ; blood ; Superoxide Dismutase ; blood ; Time Factors
10.Analysis of autologous hemopoietic stem cell transplantation for 61 patients with hematological malignancies
Jie PENG ; Yajing XU ; Gan FU ; Yi LIU ; Yan CHEN ; Yan ZHU ; Qun HE ; Wei LIU ; Dengshu WU ; Xielan ZHAO ; Meizuo ZHONG ; Fangping CHEN
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2010;19(12):728-731
Objective To evaluate the clinical outcome of autologous hemopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) for hematological malignancies. Methods Data of 61 patients with hematological malignancies who underwent AHSCT in Xiangya Hospital from April 1994 to August 2008 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 30 acute non-lymphoblastic leukemias (ANLL), 25 non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), 3 Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), and 3 plasmacytoma. Mel 160 mg/m2 + Ara-C 2.0/2.5 g × 2 +Cy 1.8 g/m2 × 2, or TBI 8-10 Gy + Cy 1.8 g/m2 × 2 were mainly included in pretreatment regimens. Results All patients had rapid hemopoietic reconstitution. There was one patient who died of heart failure during the transplantation process. The rate of AHSCT related death was 1.6 %. The median follow up duration was 52(2-211) months. Forty-seven of 61 patients were still alive during the analysis. The probabilities of disease free survival (DFS) at 5 years were significantly different between these two groups: (77.5±5.5) % for AHSCT groups and (31.6±7.3) % for synchronous intensive chemotherapy groups(P <0.01). Conclusion AHSCT can be safely performed as an important treatment constituent for hematological malignancies.