1.Pathological validation of a novel experimental chronic compressive cervical myelopathy rat model
Guangsheng LI ; Houqing LONG ; Erjian LIN ; Wenhan XIE ; Yong HU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2013;(1):46-51
Objective To establish a novel chronic compressive cervical spinal cord injury rat model,to validate the chronic pathological characteristic.Methods Fifty-four SD rats were randomly divided into 3 groups,including control group(n =6),acute compressive group(4 h,24 h,respectively.n =6),and chronic compressive group(4 h,12 h,24 h,48 h,72 h and 1week,respectively.n =6).Two sizes of water-absorbing polyurethane polymer sheets were implanted into C5~6 epidural space on postero-lateral side in acute and chronic compressive group respectively,to induce a consistent compression in the cord after expanded.While a laminectomy on C5~6 was performed only in control group.The neurological integrity,MRI signal change in the cords,large motoneuron number in the ventral horn,and myelin staining intensity on posterior funiculus were studied.Results In the acute group at 4-24 h,the compression was confirmed significantly on T2WI image,as well as hypointense signal change intramedullary.These changes were consisted with intramedullary bleeding,tissue necrosis.Large motoneuron number(P < 0.05),rather than myelin staining intensity (P > 0.05),was significantly decreased compared with the control group and chronic compressive group.BBB score was 6.0 at 24 h.In the chronic group:cord distortion with progressive compression was observed on T2WI image,but without intramedullary bleeding signal change.At 4-12 h,intramedullary edema,central canal distortion were seen in the cords.Large motoneuron number and myelin staining intensity decrement were not significant(P >0.05).BBB score was 20.6.At 24-72 h,central canal enlargement,venous congestion,and edema were observed.Large motoneuron number was less than that in the control group.In the compressive epicenter,nerve fiber disorganization or rupture was observed.Myelin staining intensity decreased significantly after 48 h and 72 h compression (P <0.05).BBB score was 19.3.At lweek,vacuolation changes were noted and large motoneuron decreased (P < O.05),as well as myelin density and staining intensity (P < 0.05),suggesting nerve fiber demyelination.BBB score was 17.5.In the control group,there was no neurological deficit and pathological change in the cords.Conclusion The pathology and MRI characteristic consistent with chronic compressive injury change,which proved this method is able to induce a chronic course on the rat model,and established a reliable model foundation for cervical myelopathy.
2.Analysis on Clinical Adverse Drug Reaction of Tonic Chinese Medicinal Herbs Based on Literature
Dingqi ZHANG ; Wenhan MA ; Zhigang MEI ; Zhaojun WANG ; Yu HU ; Tiantian LI ; Kunyan HUANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(6):43-45
Objective To analyze the occurrence of clinical adverse drug reaction (ADR) of tonic Chinese medicinal herbs. Methods Articles about ADR of tonic Chinese medicinal herbs reported from January 1990 to February 2014 were collected from databases of CNKI, VIP, CBM, Pubmed and Embase according to incorporation and exclusion standard. Metrology analysis was also conducted. Results Totally 378 effective articles showed tonic Chinese medicinal herbs most likely to induce ADR were as follows:individual Chinese medicinal herbs including Polygoni Multiflori Radix, Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, Lycii Fructus and Astragali Radix;injection containing Shenmai Injection, Shengmai Injection and Acanthopanax Injection;other herbal preparation covering Polygoni Multiflori tablets. The most common ADR involved the damage on skin tissue, nervous system and digestive system, with prominent relevant clinical symptoms such as itching, skin rash, dizziness, unconsciousness, nausea, vomiting, and liver dysfunction. Conclusion Correct understanding adverse reaction of tonic Chinese medicinal herbs will be conducive to rational drug use and avoiding risk.
3.Association of serum level of apolipoprotein M with disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus.
Wenhan DU ; Ling WANG ; Hui LI ; Yinyin LIU ; Ting SHEN ; Min HU
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2015;40(4):367-372
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the association of serum level of apolipoprotein M with disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
METHODS:
A total of 65 patients with SLE, who came to Second Xiangya Hospital for treatment from April to November in 2013 (SLE group) and 120 age-and sex-matched controls (control group) were studied. The SLE group was further divided into three groups according to systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index (SLEDAI): a mild activity group, a moderate activity group and a severe activity group (n=16, 16, 33, respectively). The control group was also divided into a disease control group (n=60) and a healthy control group (n=60). The serum levels of apo M were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Other indicators including TC, TG, HDL, LDL, apo A1, apo B, and anti-dsDNA antibody were detected. The correlation between SLEDAI or anti-dsDNA antibody and apo M was assessed.
RESULTS:
Compared with the healthy control group, the expression levels of apo M and HDL were decreased significantly (both P<0.05), and the expression levels of anti-dsDNA antibody, TG, apo B were increased significantly in the SLE group (all P<0.05). Comparison among the three subgroups, no significant differences in apo M were found (all P>0.05). The serum concentration of apo M was significant negatively correlated with SLEDAI and anti-dsDNA antibody (r=-0.551, -0.562, both P<0.01).
CONCLUSION
Compared with the healthy control group, the serum levels of apo M in patients with SLE are significantly decreased. The apo M is closely correlated with disease activity of SLE and it might be used as an indicator to monitor the disease activity of SLE.
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4.Relationship between early factors life stress and college students’ risk-taking behaviors: gender difference and situational influence
Man LI ; Jiahui ZHANG ; Wenhan HU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2021;30(11):1023-1028
Objective:To explore the differences in risk-taking behaviors of individuals with early life stress between different genders under the control of social situation.Methods:A total of 160 college students including 78 males and 82 females were selected by the child psychological abuse and neglect scale.Then the subjects were divided into the early life stress group ( n=80) and the non-early life stress group ( n=80) according to the scores of the above scales.According to the presence or absence of peers, the subjects in the two groups were randomly assigned to peer presence group ( n=80) or no peer presence group ( n=80). The study adopted an experimental design of 2 (early life stress, non-early life stress) ×2 (peer presence, no peer presence) ×2 (male, female) among the subjects.All subjects performed the task of simulating risky behavior, and the number of times they chose "forward" and did not crash in the task was used as the measurement index of risky behavior.Three-factor ANOVA and Bonferroni simple effect test were carried out using SPSS 22.0 software under various conditions. Results:There were significant differences in the main effects of early life stress ( F(1, 152)=162.06, P<0.01, η2=0.52). In the simulated risk behavior task, the risk behavior of the early life stressed individuals was higher than that of the non-early life stressed individuals (no peer presence: (59.11±11.48) vs (34.91±7.42), P<0.01); peer presence: (59.24±8.59) vs (55.08±10.32), P<0.01). The interaction between early life stress and the presence of peers was statistically significant ( F(1, 152)=65.35, P<0.01, η2=0.30), for non-early life stressed individuals, the risk-taking behaviors in the peer presence group was significantly higher than that in the no peer presence group ((55.08±10.32) vs (34.91±7.42), P<0.01, but the difference was not significant for early life stressed individuals ((59.24±8.59) vs (59.11±11.48), P>0.05). The interaction of early life stress, peer presence and gender was statistically significant ( F(1, 152) =5.92, P=0.016, η2=0.04). In the presence of companions, female early-life stressed individuals exhibited higher risk behaviors than non-early life stressed individuals ((53.91±5.12) vs (46.30±4.57), P<0.01), while the difference between male early life stressed individuals and non-early life stressed individuals was not statistically significant ((65.75±7.42) vs (62.27±7.78), P>0.05). Conclusion:The influence of early life stress on individual risk-taking behavior is related with presence and gender.
5.Study on Medication Law of Qian Ying for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B Based on Data Mining
Wenhan HU ; Chongyang MA ; Xuejiao JIANG ; Jiajun LIANG ; Qiuyun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(4):59-64
Objective To analyze the medication law and academic thoughts of national TCM master Qian Ying in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B through data mining.Methods Totally 168 cases of chronic hepatitis B treated by Professor Qian Ying from Mar.2000 to Dec.2020 were retrospectively collected,and the properties,tastes and tropism meridians,core prescriptions and drug groups of the prescription drugs were analyzed by using the famous doctor inheritance platform.Results Totolly 168 medical cases involved 168 patients and 227 kinds of Chinese materia medica,with a total frequency of 2 158 times.The characteristics of properties,tastes and tropism meridians showed that the main property was cold,and the main taste was bitter,and the main meridian was liver meridian.34 kinds of high-frequency Chinese materia medica(mainly were tonics,heat-clearing medicines,and medicines for activating blood circulation and reducing stasis),28 kinds of core Chinese materia medica,10 pairs of highly co-occurring drugs,and 10 potential drug groups were mined.Conclusion Professor Qian Ying believes that the pathogenesis of chronic hepatitis B is deficiency in nature and excess in superficiality,and the treatment focuses on tonifying deficiency.It is often treated from the liver and emphasizes the harmonization of liver,spleen and kidney.Tonifying deficiency,clearing heat,promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis are the main treatment methods,followed by dispelling dampness,promoting qi,eliminating phlegm,opening stagnation and relieving the exterior,etc.He pays attention to the harmonization of body and use,is good at using multiple methods.
6.Risk factors for neuropsychological impairment in patients with sleep-related hypermotor epilepsy
Shengsong WANG ; Huijuan WAN ; Wenhan HU
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2021;38(6):522-525
Objective To explore the risk factors for neuropsychological impairment in patients with sleep-related hypermotor epilepsy (SHE).Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis consecutive patient with SHE from the epilepsy center of Tiantan Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University and Beijing Fengtai Hospital between May 2015 and May 2019.Patients were divided into two groups:neuropsychological impairment (n=31) and non-neuropsychological impairment (n=37).Patient demographics,clinical data were recorded and analyzed.Multinomial logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the independent risk factors for neuropsychological impairment in patients with SHE.Results We found that patients in the neuropsychological impairment group had a lower age of onset,a higher seizure frequency,a higher proportion of patients with more interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs) in sleep than in waking periods,and a higher proportion of patients with potential brain disorder,these differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that patients with more IEDs in sleep than in waking periods(OR=17.315,95%CI 3.304~90.746,P=0.001),a higher seizure frequency(OR=7.493,95%CI 1.416~39.665,P=0.018) were independently associated with neuropsychological impairment in patient with SHE.The higher age of onset(OR=0.862,95%CI 0.777~0.957,P=0.005) was protective factors associated with neuropsychological impairment in patient with SHE(P<0.05).Conclusion The patients with a lower age of onset,a higher seizure frequency,a higher proportion of patients with more IEDs in sleep than in waking periods were independently associated with neuropsychological impairment in patient with SHE.Early identification of related risk factors affecting neuropsychological impairment in patient with SHE have great clinical significance for improving their quality of life.