2.Flocculation procedure on Bushenhuoxue Decoction
Xia SHEN ; Wenqing ZHANG ; Wei XIA
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(12):-
Object To study the feasibility of flocculation procedure on Bushenhuoxue Decoction, using chitosan instead of alcohol. Methods Using chitosan clarifier to the flocculation procedure of Bushenhuoxue Decoction; selecting the optimum content of chitosan and the density of decoction according to the total extract, and the content of icariin, comparing with the flocculation procedure by alcohol sedimentation. Results Chitosan clarifier could make the decoction clarify as alcohol does. On the retaining of active compounds, the former was better than the later. Conclusion Chitosan can be used to the flocculation procedure of Bushenhuoxue Decoction instead of alcohol.
3.Purification of total flavones from Mulberry Leaves by macroporous resin
Lei HUA ; Wenqing ZHANG ; Wei XIA
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(12):-
AIM:To sieve the optimal purification of the total flavonoid from Mulberry Leaves by exploring 8 types of macroporous resin's static and dynamic adsoption-desorption.METHODS:The factors affecting separation,such as flow rate concentration,pH and kind of eluting agent were considerated.RESULTS:Experiment results showed that AB-8 resin possesses high absorption capacity.The best craft was:the adsorption and desorption-power was 2 BV/h,the content of the total flavonoid in liquid was 0.613 mg per 1 mL,pH 4,as the desorption solvent,the concentration of ethanol was 70%,regenerate the resin after using three times.CONCLUSION:Flavones content used the method can be up 2-fold.
4.Structural features of polysaccharide MP-3b from Mulberry leaves
Wei XIA ; Shuqi LIU ; Guoan LUO ; Wenqing ZHANG
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(03):-
AIM: To characterize the chemical structure of a homogenous polysaccharide MP-3b obtained from Mulberry leaves. METHODS: Sugar component analysis,methylation analysis,partial acid hydrolysis,IR,ESI-MS,NMR were applied to determine the structural features. RESULTS: The molecular weight of MP-3b was 8.9?10~4 dalton by HPGFC.MP-3b consisted of rhammose,arabinose,xylose,glucose,galactose and galacturonic acid units in the molar ratio of 0.65:1.00:0.23:0.42:0.98:0.60.The chain of MP-3b included terminal,1,5-linked,1,3,5-linked Ara and terminal,1,2-linked,1,2,4-linked Rha,and 1,4-linked Xyl,and terminal Glc,and terminal,1,3-linked,1,6-linked,1,3,6-linked Gal and 1,4-linked,1,3,4-linked GalA.The side chain contained branched(1→5) linked arabinan. CONCLUSION: MP-3b is a new acidic polysaccharide obtained from Mulberry leaves for the first time.
5.Expression of caspase-4 in Hodgkin's lymphoma and anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Zihua ZENG ; Jiwu WEI ; Peie ZHENG ; Guangyu JIANG ; Huanzhen YANG ; Wenqing LIU ; Hong LI ; Minghan XIA
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1989;0(06):-
AIM: This study is based on the result of the study in HL and ALCL employing gene chip technique, in which writer found that there was distinctly different expression of caspase-4 between HL and ALCL cell lines at the level of mRNA. From the point of view, we try to identify at the level of protein whether there is different expression of this gene in HL and ALCL tissues as well. METHODS: HE staining, the monoclonal antibodies CD30 (BerH2), CD15 (C3D-1), CD20 (L26) and CD45RO (UCHL1) were used for selecting the cases of HL and ALCL. Specific high affinitive anti-caspase-4 polyclonal antibody was used by immunohistochemical staining to analyze the expression of caspase-4 in 18 cases of HL and 15 cases of ALCL. RESULTS: The expression of caspase-4 demonstrated a strong positive staining in all ALCL cases (15/15,100%), whereas negative in 16 HL cases (88 8%), while other two cases were weakly stained (11 2%), showing a distinct difference (P
6.Application of urine uranium monitoring in internal dose assessment
Xiuqin WANG ; Xia JIANG ; Zhanqi LIU ; Wenqing ZHANG ; Xue YANG ; Yu TIAN ; Ruwei MA
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2015;35(12):931-935
Objective To explore the applicable conditions for using urine uranium monitoring data to assess personal internal doses with a view to providing references for the occupational health management and the urine uranium monitoring in nuclear industry sector.Methods The urine uranium levels were calculated, through simulation calculation set at 1 mSv effective dose arising from either acute or chronic ingestion of uranium compounds.The results were compared with the monitoring values of workers without occupational exposure history.The feasibility of urine uranium monitoring for dose assessment of internal radiation exposure was discussed.Results For special monitoring of acute ingestion, liquid fluorimetry can meet monitoring requirements of Type F uranium compound, Type M low enriched uranium and Type S naturally occurring uranium.For routine monitoring, only Type F low enriched uranium and Type M naturally occurring uranium can be detected at shorter monitoring intervals, But it was not suitable for Type S uranium compounds.Conclusions Background levels and detection limits should be considered when urine uranium is measured for the purpose of assessment or control of exposure to uranium and the interpretation of the results.
7.Application of Functional Reach Test in Assessment of Fall Risk in Stroke Patients with Hemiplegia
Fengxia LI ; Xia WU ; Dongmei CAHNG ; Hongyan JIA ; Lin ZHU ; Wenqing YANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2010;16(10):969-972
ObjectiveTo examine the application of functional reach test(FRT) in the assessment of fall risk in stroke patients with hemiplegia.MethodsThis study used a randomized repeated measures trial design. 51 post-stroke patients with hemiplegia were recruited and were assigned into three groups, fallen group, falling group and no-fall group, according to the result of the survey on the patients' history of fall. FRT was performed for the three groups respectively to obtain confidence interval that predict fall risk more effectively according to the result of FRT. Fall risk by confidence lower limit was predicted.ResultsThe reaching distance anteriorly and posteriorly in FRT was highly correlated of the number of fall(r=-0.788,P<0.01). When the reaching distance was lower than 42.15 cm, the fall risk of the examinee was highest.ConclusionFRT can be applied to predict the fall risk of the examinee, and can also be used in the assessment of fall risk in stroke patients with hemiplegia.
8. Interactions between transforming growth factor beta and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 in the development of liver fibrosis
Wenqing ZHANG ; Guangxiang GU ; Qiang XIA
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2018;26(10):792-796
Liver fibrosis is a common pathological response in chronic liver injury. In the pathological process of hepatic injury, signaling pathways associated with hepatic fibrosis, which mediates the repair, proliferation and fibrosis of the liver secrete different cytokines. In these pathways, transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) play key roles in the proliferation and activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and promote epithelial mesenchymal transition. In addition, it is also involved in the process of proliferation and transformation of collagen and extracellular matrix molecules into myofibroblasts. TGFβ and STAT3 molecular-related signaling pathways mediate the loss of epithelial phenotype and gene expression in mature epithelial cells, transforming them into mesenchymal cells, and producing anti-apoptosis to hepatocytes and promoting the proliferation of HSCs. However, the mechanisms by which STAT3 and TGFβ molecules are involved in the development and progression of liver fibrosis are not sound distinct. In this review, we attempt to know the mechanisms and interactions of TGFβ and STAT3 molecules that mediate potential liver fibrosis, and promote their role in promoting HSCs production and epithelial mesenchymal transition.
9.Effectiveness of strengthening management in bronchial asthma control among community patients
Xia LIU ; Fengxian YIN ; Yongxiang ZHANG ; Yunxian LYU ; Yanan ZHANG ; Jie MENG ; Jing WEI ; Wenqing WANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2020;19(3):222-226
Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness of strengthening management in the bronchial asthma control among community patients.Methods:One hundred and eighteen community patients with bronchial asthma were recruited from January 2017 to January 2018. The patients were divided into community strengthening management group ( n=60) and control group ( n=58), the annual times of acute attack, time to first exacerbation and annual medical expenses were compared between the two groups. The proportion of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) administration was documented; the Asthma Control Test (ACT), the Mini Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (MiniAQLQ), Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ), Fractional exhaled nitric oxide(FeNO) and pulmonary function were evaluated in two groups. Results:The management group had greater improvements in the proportion of ICS administration [45(75.0%) vs.36(62.1%), χ 2=4.143], ACT [(20.7±3.9) vs.(18.1±4.1), t=3.213], LCQ [(13.5±5.3) vs.(10.8±3.0), t=2.603], FeNO [(29.8±12.8) vs. (37.1±11.1), t=2.018] than the control group after six months of management (all P<0.05). There were significantly greater improvements in proportion of ICS treating [50(83.3%) vs. 34(58.6%), χ 2=5.748], ACT [(22.1±2.8) vs. (19.5±2.3), t=2.241], LCQ [(16.5±4.2) vs. (11.6±3.2),=5.603], miniAQLQ [(83.2±11.1) vs.(68.1±13.3), t=3.186] and FeNO [(28.2±13.1) vs.(38.1±16.3), t=2.176] in management group than those in control group after one year of management (all P<0.05); but no differences were seen in FEV 1%, FVC%, FEV 1/FVC (all P>0.05) between two groups. The LCQ score [(16.5±4.2) vs. (13.5±5.3), t=3.186] and the MiniAQLQ score [(83.2±11.1) vs. (69.1±14.3), t=5.603] of the management group were significantly improved after 1 year of management than those after 6 months. There was significant improvement in time to first exacerbation [182(92, 284) vs. 92(58, 176), Z=4.384] and the annual exacerbation was significantly reduced [0(0, 1) vs. 2(1, 3), Z=-3.187], annual medical costs of management group were significantly lower than those of control group [(10 523.0±550.5)Yuan vs. (15 787.1±1 421.2)Yuan, t=2.653]. Conclusion:The strengthening management can effectively improve the control rate of bronchial asthma, reduce acute exacerbation, improve clinical symptoms and improve the quality of life in community patients with bronchial asthma.
10.Qualitative Study of Primary Caregiver Load Experience in Colorectal Stoma Patients
Wenqing DAI ; Jingrong WANG ; Xia XIN ; Hui FAN ; Xianzhen JIN
Chinese Medical Ethics 2024;35(3):273-276
To deeply explore the load experience of primary caregivers of colorectal stoma patients, analyze their psychological load, understand their load experience when caring for patients, so as to provide theoretical basis for promoting patients’ home rehabilitation and continuous nursing. A semi-structured interview was conducted with the primary caregivers of 10 patients with permanent stoma in a tertiary hospital in Xi’an using a phenomenological research method, and the data were summarized and refined by Colaizzi 7-step analysis. A total of four themes were extracted: complex emotional reactions, lack of knowledge about stoma care, a huge care load on the shoulder, and social and financial support needed. The primary caregivers of colorectal stoma patients have a certain degree of care load in the daily care of the patients. Health care professionals should pay attention to the psycho-emotional changes of these individuals and take targeted interventions to reduce the psychological load of the caregivers and improve the quality of life of the patients and their caregivers.