1.Effects of Rho-kinase inhibitor and Qiliqiangxin capsules on serum cytokines in patients with chronic heart failure
Qingguo XU ; Jinqiang TAN ; Ruiju ZHANG ; Kun LI ; Yanmei LIU
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2014;37(4):76-78
Objective To observe the short term effects of Rho-kinase inhibitor and Qiliqiangxin capsule on serum tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and interleukin-6(IL-6)levels in patients with chronic heart failure,and explore the mechanism.Methods 120 chronic heart failure patients received conventional treatment for 4 weeks were divided into blank control group(Group A,n=30),Rho-kinase inhibitor treated group(Group B,n=30), Qiliqiangxin capsules-treated group (Group C,n =30 ),and the other 30 cases were treated with Rho-kinase inhibitor combined with Qiliqiangxin capsules(GroupD,n=30).TNF-α,IL-6 and BNP were measured and cardiac function was evaluated before and after treatment.The difference between 4 groups was analyzed. Results After treatment,the levels of TNF-α,IL-6,BNP in the observation group were lower than that in the control group.The difference was statistically significant(P<0.05 ).The levels of TNF-α,IL-6,BNP in the D group were lower than that in the B and C group.The difference was statistically significant(P<0.05 ).Conclusion Rho-kinase inhibitor combined with Qiliqiangxin capsule can improve cardiac function and reduce levels of serum cytokines associated with chronic heart failure,which is conducive to the treatment of chronic heart failure.
2.INHBITION OF CEPHALANOPLOS(BUNGE) KITAM EXTRACT ON LIVER BEL-7402 CANCER CELLS
Guifeng LI ; Jixiang MA ; Chuansheng LI ; Ruiju LI ; Chunyan WAN ; Huidong LI
Acta Nutrimenta Sinica 1956;0(02):-
Objective To study the inhibition of Cephalanoplos(Bunge) kitam extract on human liver cancer cells.Method The inhibition of Cephalanoplos(Bunge) kitam extract on human liver cancer cells was measured with MTT colorimetic method,The human liver cancer cell apoptosis was studied by transmission electron microscope and TUNEL staining.Results The inhibition was enhanced with concentration increase of Cephalanoplos(Bunge) kitam extract and time of culture.With Cephalanoplos(Bunge) kitam extract 10,20,40,80 mg/L for 24,48,72,96h,the cell apoptosis was significant by T test.Conclusion Cephalanoplos(Bunge) kitam extract can inhibit the growth of BEL-7402 cancer cells.
3.Host Cell Protein C9orf9 Promotes Viral Proliferation via Interaction with HSV-1 UL25 Protein
Ying ZHANG ; Yanmei LI ; Longding LIU ; Li JIANG ; Ma JI ; Ruiju JIANG ; Lei GUO ; Yun LIAO ; Qihan LI
Virologica Sinica 2011;26(3):171-180
In light of the scarcity of reports on the interaction between HSV-1 nucleocapsid protein UL25 and its host cell proteins,the purpose of this study is to use yeast two-hybrid screening to search for cellular proteins that can interact with the UL25 protein.C9orf69,a protein of unknown function was identified.The interaction between the two proteins under physiological conditions was also confirmed by biological experiments including co-localization by fluorescence and immunoprecipitation.A preliminary study of the function of C9orf69 showed that it promotes viral proliferation.Further studies showed that C9orf69 did not influence viral multiplication efficiency by transcriptional regulation of viral genes,but indirectly promoted proliferation via interaction with UL25.
4. Comparing the immunogenicity and safety of sequential inoculation of sIPV followed by bOPV (Ⅰ+Ⅲ) in different dosage forms
Hui YE ; Teng HUANG ; Zhifang YING ; Guoliang LI ; Yanchun CHE ; Zhimei ZHAO ; Jianfeng WANG ; Xiaolei YANG ; Li SHI ; Ruiju JIANG ; Xiaochang LIU ; Zhaojun MO ; Changgui LI ; Jingsi YANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2018;52(1):43-49
Objective:
To compare the safety and immunogenicity of two different sequential schedules of inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine made from Sabin strain (sIPV) followed by typeⅠ+Ⅲ bivalent oral poliovirus vaccine (bOPV) in Drug Candy (DC) form or liquid dosage form).
Methods:
This randomized, blinded, single center, parallel-group controlled trial was done from September 2015 to June 2016 in Liuzhou, Guangxi province. Healthy infants aged ≥2 months were eligible for enrollment and divided into 1sIPV+2bOPV or 2sIPV+1bOPV sequential schedules. According to the bOPV dosage form each sequential schedules, the subjects again were divided into drug candy(DC) form or liquid dosage form group, being 1sIPV+bOPV (DC)/1sIPV+2bOPV(liquid)/2sIPV+1bOPV(DC)/2sIPV+1bOPV(liquid). According to 0, 28, 56 d immunization schedule, Each group were given 3 doses. We recorded adverse events during the clinical trial (399 participants who receive at least one dose). 28 days post-Dose 3, we receive a total of 350 blood samples (excluding the quitters or subjects against trial plan), using cell culture trace against polio virus neutralization test Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ neutralizing antibody (GMT), calculating the antibody positive rate.PolioⅠ,Ⅱand Ⅲ antibody titers were assessed by virus-neutralizing antibody assay and the seroconversion (4-fold increase in titer) from pre-Dose 1 to 28 days post-Dose 3 was calculated (total 350 samples) .
Results:
During the vaccination, the incidence of AEs in 1sIPV+2bOPV(DC), 1sIPV+2bOPV (liquid), 2sIPV+1bOPV(DC), 2sIPV+1bOPV (liquid) group were 79%, 76%, 80% and 74% (χ2=1.23,
5.Historical Evolution and Modern Clinical Application of Shengyang Yiweitang
Xiaowen WANG ; Jianying BAI ; Di LU ; Ruiju FAN ; Xiufen ZHANG ; Guizhen YANG ; Zhaojuan XU ; Fuping LI ; Liying KANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(19):173-184
Shengyang Yiweitang is one of the first 100 classical prescriptions published by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It originated from the Clarifying Doubts about Damage from Internal and External Causes by physician LI Dongyuan of Jin dynasty, and is composed of Astragali Radix, Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, Poria, Pinelliae Rhizoma, Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, Angelicae Pubescentis Radix, Saposhnikoviae Radix, Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, Bupleuri Radix, Paeoniae Radix Alba, Alismatis Rhizoma, and Coptidis Rhizoma. With the effects of replenishing Qi, promoting Yang, clearing heat and removing dampness, Shengyang Yiweitang is used to treat spleen-stomach weakness and dampness-heat accumulation syndrome. Using bibliometrics, the authors systematically sorted out the source,composition, dosage, preparation, efficacy, indications, principle of composition, origin and processing of drugs,and modern clinical application of the prescription, and explored its history and key information. Additionally, it was found that Shengyang Yiweitang was widely used in modern clinical practice and was suitable for multisystem diseases, of which digestive system (264) was the most common, accounting for 41.71%, followed by urogenital system (57, 9.00%) and nervous system (48, 7.58%). Although the treatment scope was wide, the pathogenesis of the diseases in traditional Chinese medicine belongs to "spleen-stomach weakness", which fully reflected Li's academic thought of "internal injury of spleen and stomach leads to various diseases". The key information of Shengyang Yiweitang was determined by summarizing the relevant ancient books and modern literature, so as to provide accurate reference for its rational clinical application and further research and development.
6.Ancient Literature on Qingweisan and Its Modern Clinical Application
Fuping LI ; Lixian FEI ; Xiaowen WANG ; Liying KANG ; Di LU ; Suwen QI ; Ruiju FAN ; Jiangxia YANG ; Jianying BAI ; Xiufen ZHANG ; Huili RONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(22):47-57
Qingweisan is one of the classical prescriptions commonly used in the treatment of oral diseases. By means of Bibliometrics, the authors collected the ancient books on Qingweisan and sifted out 411 valid data, involving 116 classics of traditional Chinese medicine. The historical origin, drug composition, indications, principle of composition, dosage,and preparation of Qingweisan were statistically analyzed, and it was found that the prescription originated from the Treatise on Spleen and Stomach(《脾胃论》) by LI Dongyuan and is composed of Rehmanniae Radix, Angelica Sinensis, Cortex Moutan, Coptidis Rhizoma and Cimicifugae Rhizoma, with the functions of clearing stomach, purging fire, cooling blood and dispersing depression. And Qingweisan was mainly used to treat toothache, headache, and preference for cold and aversion to heat caused by "excessive heat in yang brightness meridian". There were 352 indications recorded, most of which followed LI Dongyuan's theory and the expanded indications reached 70 kinds. Specifically, toothache (132) was the most, accounting for 22.49% of the total indications, followed by headache (60, 10.22%). In addition, Qingweisan was widely used in modern clinical practice for multiple system diseases, among which oral system (197) was dominant, accounting for 72.69%, followed by skin system (28, 10.33%) and digestive system (27, 9.96%). Although the indications were wide, the pathogenesis always belonged to "upward attack of stomach fire". Through the excavation and statistical analysis of the ancient books on Qingweisan and its modern clinical application, the authors aimed to provide a more scientific reference for the research and application of classical famous prescriptions.