1.Pharmacological Study on Chaigeshubiao Granules
Yating YANG ; Xiaojun LYU ; Suwen ZHOU ; Wangping PAN ; Kaiyong HE
Herald of Medicine 2016;(2):137-140
Objective To study the antipyretic,anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Chaigeshubiao granules. Methods Animals were randomly divided into 6 groups:blank control group,indomethacin group,Fengreganmao granules group and the high, the medium and the low dosage groups of Chaigeshubiao granules ( 26, 13, 6. 5 g . kg-1 ) . Each group was administered via intragastric administration once a day for 5 days.Rat model suffering from fever by dried yeast,relieving fever of Chaigeshubiao granules was investigated;Rats with toe swelling by 1% carrageenin and mice with ear swelling by dimethylbenzene were applied to observe anti-inflammatory effects of Chaigeshubiao granules were observed;The pain models induced by 0. 6%acetic acid and the hot-plate tests in mice were used to observe the analgesic effects of Chaigeshubiao granules. Results Compared with negative control group,Chaigeshubiao granules in high dosage could obviously decrease the temperature of rat with fever induced by dried yeast 0.5 h later,and the medium dosage group decreased 4-6 h later. Moreover,Chaigeshubiao granules in high dosage could inhibit inflammatory reaction of rat with toe swelling caused by albumen at 1 h,2 h,3 h,when the medium dosage group inhibited at 2 h,3 h,4 h. The inhibition ratio of the mice with ear swelling induced by dimethylbenzene was 58.2%, 52.0% and 53.9%,respectively at the high,medium and low dose groups. And the inhibition ratio of retortion of mice by 0.6%acetic acid was 50.5%,68.8%,58.1%,respectively, at the high,medium and low dose groups. In addition,the high,medium and low dose groups reduced the pain reaction latency of mice in the hot-plate tests. Conclusion Chaigeshubiao granules have antipyretic,anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions.
2.Determination of Copper Ion in Rabbit with Implantation of Copper Intrauterine Device
Xiaoling XU ; Kaiyong HE ; Wangping PAN ; Xiaojun LYU ; Yuanhua HU
Herald of Medicine 2017;36(6):614-616
Objective To develop a method for determination of serumal copper ion in rabbit with implantation of copper intrauterine device.Methods At different time points after implantation,the serumal copper ion concentrations were determined by microwave digestion-inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(ICP-MS) using scandium(Sc) and indium(In) as internal standards to compensate sample matrix effects,and the pharmacokinetics parameters were calculated in order to reflect copper ion release and metabolic rule.Results The serumal copper ion concentrations were kept at a low and stable level.The recoveries were in the range of 98.7%-113.3%,with the relative standard deviations of less than 5.0%.Conclusion The analytical method is simple,fast,and can be used for the determination of serumal copper ion in rabbit.
3.Application of wrist MRI combined anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody detection in the diagnosis of early rheumatoid arthritis
Xurong WANG ; Jun WANG ; Nie JIN ; Jinchun LYU ; Xiaobin JIANG ; Xiaojun CHEN ; Qiande QIU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2015;17(2):232-235
Objective To study the clinical value of wrist magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) combined anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody detection in the diagnosis of early rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods Forty five patients with early RA were selected as RA group,45 cases of patients without rheumatoid arthritis as non-RA group,and 43 cases of people with normal examination as control group.All subjects were given wrist MRI and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibody with the enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).At the same time,clinical symptoms,physical signs,MRI manifestations,and laboratory indicators were collected.All results were statistically analyzed.Results Positive rate of MRI lesions and serum anti-CCP antibody in RA group were significantly higher than non-RA group and control group (P <0.05).The sensitivity and specificity of MRI (or anti-CCP antibody) for early RA were 88.88% and 82.22% (or 68.88% and 91.11%).The sensitivity (64.44%) of MRI combined with anti-CCP antibody was decreased compared to individual; however,the specificity (100%) of MRI combined with anti-CCP antibody was increased.The correlation of MRI synovial scores and anti-CCP antibody levels was positively correlated (rs =0.612,P < 0.05).MRI abnormal signs and joint disease activity score (DAS28) were positively correlated (rs =0.521,P < 0.05).Anti-CCP antibody levels and DAS28 were positively correlated (rs =0.541,P < 0.05).Conclusions MRI examination and combined with anti-CCP antibody detection is helpful to improve the diagnosis of early RA,and it provides a detection basis for dynamic assessment of RA condition changes.
4.Vasodilatory effect of midazolam on pre-contractions of in-vitro porcine coronary artery and its mechanisms
Junjie REN ; Keke WANG ; Huiyu XU ; Tingjuan HUANG ; Yi LYU ; Dongmei WU ; Xuanping ZHANG ; Xiaojun ZHENG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2017;33(8):1131-1135
Aim To investigate the effects of midazolam on porcine isolated coronary artery rings pre-contracted by potassium chloride(KCl)and the possible mechanism.Methods The vessel tension recorder system was used.Isotonic tension of porcine isolated coronary artery rings precontracted by KCl(30 mmol·L-1)was recorded.The vasorelaxing action of midazolam and effects of various drugs were observed in the rings.Results Midazolam(3×10-6~1×10-4 mol·L-1)respectively concentration-dependently reduced the contraction induced by KCl,and there was significant difference between the rings with intact and denude endothelium(P<0.05).On KCl-induced precontraction,midazolam′s relaxation was depressed by L-NAME and the blend of L-NAME and L-Arg(P<0.05),but was not affected by Indo,L-Arg and 1400W.The contraction was not prevented by pretreatment with the inhibitor of Na+/Ca2+ exchanger(KB-R7943).The inhibitor of KATP(Gli)restrained the diastolic function of midazolam(P<0.05),while the inhibitor of BKCa(TEA),Kir(BaCl2),KV(4-AP)had no obvious effect.Conclusions Midazolam produces remarkable vasodilatation on KCl pre-contracted porcine isolated coronary artery rings.Its relaxtion effect is via concentration-dependent and endothelium-dependent mechanisms and relevant to the production of NO.Na+/Ca2+ exchanger is not involved midazolam′s vasodilatation on KCl pre-contracted porcine coronary artery rings.The relaxant mechanism of midazolam may be concerned with KATP.The Kir,BKCa and KV may be not involved.
5.Establishment and Validation of Caco-2 Cell in Vitro Absorption Model
Xiaojun LYU ; Yidan CAO ; Kaiyong HE
Herald of Medicine 2018;37(11):1311-1315
Objective To establish and validate the Caco-2 cell in vitro absorption model,so as to play a foundation for next study of drug absorption and transport. Methods Caco-2 cells were cultured on the polycarbonate membrane inserts fixed in the 24-well transwell transport chamber with three types cell density of low,medium and high concentration (5×104,1×105,2× 105·mL-1) respectively.After being cultured for 3,6,9,12,15,18,21 d,the integrity of monolayer were assessed and compared by the cell morphology,growth characters and transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER),aiming to determine the inoculum density and culture time.Then the permeability and polarity were validated by the apical-to-basolateral amount of Lucifer Yellow across cell monolayer,the alkaline phosphatase activity in the apical side (AP),the basolateral side (BL) and intracellular activity. Results The cells of low,medium and high concentration group had fusion into a integrate cell monolayer and the maximum absorbance after being cultured for 15,12,9 d respectively.However,conglobated and dead cells were observed at the later growth stage in the medium and high concentration group and the TEER of cell monolayer were smaller than the low concentration group,which could reach 300 Ω·cm2after cultured 15 d and keep a relatively stable value, then cells were cultured with 5×104·mL-1cell density for 21 d.The Lucifer Yellow apparent permeability coefficient (Papp) was 3.57×10-7 cm·s-1which was lower than 5. 0×10-7cm·s-1according to provision. And the intracellular alkaline phosphates’ activity increased,AP/BL increased by 5 times in day 21. Conclusion The integrity,permeability and polarity of the established Caco-2 cell model in our laboratory was validated,and it can be used as an in vitro model similar with small intestinal epithelium for absorption and transport studies.
6.Comparison between posterior short-segment pedicle screw fixation combined with vertebroplasty or injured vertebral transpedicular fixation in treating osteoporotic thoracolumbar burst fracture
Lei WANG ; Xinmeng JIN ; Feng LYU ; Congcong WANG ; Xiaojun MA
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2018;34(5):403-409
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of posterior short-segment pedicle screw fixation combined with vertebroplasty or injured vertebral transpedicular fixation in the treatment of osteoporotic thoracolumbar Magerl type A3 fractures.Methods A retrospective case control study was conducted on 39 patients with acute traumatic osteoporotic thoracolumbar burst fractures admitted from May 2007 to May 2016.There were 17 males and 22 females,aged 52-85 years (mean 61.3 years).All patients had single segment thoracolumbar fracture(T11-L2),with bone mineral density T value <-2.5 SD and the Frankel grade D or E.According to operation method,the patients were divided into Group A (n =22) which adopted short segment pedicle screw fixation combined with vertebroplasty and Group B (n =17) which adopted pedicle screw fixation combined with injured vertebra transpedicular fixation.The operation time and blood loss were compared between the two groups.VAS and Frankel grade were used to evaluate the patients' pain and the recovery of neurological function.The height recovery and Cobb angle of fracture vertebra were measured according to X-ray.Complications at follow ups were observed.Results All patients underwent the operations successfully with good healing.The mean follow-up time was 23.5 months (range,12-40 months).The operation time was (61.7 ± 6.7)minutes in Group A and (48.1 ± 7.5) minutes in Group B (P < 0.05).The blood loss was (347.7 ± 44.9) ml in Group A and (288.3 ±41.6)ml in Group B (P < 0.05).Postoperative VAS score and VAS at the final follow-up in both groups were significantly improved compared with those before operation (P < 0.05),with no significant difference between the two groups.Four cases in Group A and two cases in Group B with Frankel grade D were classified as grade E.After operation,the recovery rate of injured vertebral Cobb angle and anterior height were significantly improved in both groups (P < 0.05).The recovery rate of Cobb angle and anterior height at the last follow up was lower than that after surgery,but with no statistical difference (P > 0.05),and no significant differences were found between the two groups either (P > 0.05).The screws were removed from four patients in Group A and two patients in Group B.No complications or failure of internal fixation was found during follow-up.Conclusion Posterior shortsegment pedicle screw fixation combined with vertebroplasty or injured vertebra transpedicular fixation are both helpful to the height recovery of vertebral osteoporotic fractures and reduce kyphosis with similar efficacy,while the former has the advantages of shorter operation time and less bleeding.
7.Effects of hypertonic saline on expressions of aquaporin 4 and caspase-3 in brain edema area after traumatic brain injury in rats
Jian YIN ; Xuhong JIN ; Qingping LYU ; Huai CHEN ; Xiaojun PANG ; Yuyu WEI
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2018;34(10):953-958
Objective To investigate the effect of hypertonic saline on the expressions of aquaporin 4 (AQP4) and caspase-3 in the brain edema area after traumatic brain injury (TBI) in rats Methods Seventy-two male SD rats weighing 220-250 g were selected and randomly divided into three groups (24 rats per group):sham operation group (Group A),traumatic brain injury + normal saline group (Group B) and traumatic brain injury + hypertonic saline group (Group C).Moderate TBI model was induced by Feeney's free falling method.Normal saline and hypertonic saline were delivered respectively.The neurological score was measured at 6,24,and 48 hours after operation.The brain water content was measured,and the blood brain barrier stability was detected by Evans blue staining.AQP4 positive cells was detected by immunohistochemistry.The expressions of AQP4 and caspase-3 protein in brain tissue were detected by Western blot,and the apoptosis of neurons in brain tissue by TUNEL method.Results Compared with Group A,the neurological score of Group B were obviously decreased,while the water content in the brain tissue,Evans blue staining,AQP4 positive cells,AQP4 (6 hours:1.73 ±0.31 vs.0.33 ±0.13;24 hours:2.47 ±0.27 vs.0.33 ±0.14;48 hours:2.18 ± 0.19 vs.0.33 ±0.12),caspase-3 protein expression(6 hours:0.53 ±0.18 vs.0.34 ±0.07;24 hours:0.58 ±0.16 vs.0.33 ± 0.08;48 hours:0.59 ± 0.11 vs.0.33 ± 0.07) and apoptosis index in brain tissue in Group B were significantly increased (all P < 0.05).Compared with Group B,the neurological score of Group C were obviously increased,while the water content in the brain tissue,Evans blue staining,AQP4 positive cells,AQP4 (6 hours:1.51 ±0.27 vs.1.73 ±0.31;24 hours:2.13 ±0.13 vs.2.47±0.27;48 hours:1.84 ±0.22 vs.2.18 ±0.19) and Caspase-3 protein expression (6 hours:0.44±0.09vs.0.53±0.18;24 hours:0.46±0.10vs.0.58±0.16;48 hours:0.48±0.12 vs.0.59 ± 0.11) and apoptosis index in brain tissue of Group C were significantly decreased (all P < 0.05).Conclusion Hypertonic saline can attenuate TBI-induced brain edema and have a significant neuroprotective effect,possibly by down-regulating the expressions of AQP4 and caspase-3.
8.Analysis of the related factors affecting the curative effect of infant dacryocystitis and nursing countermeasures
Yanqiong CHEN ; Lifeng CAI ; Xiaojun LIU ; Dongqing LIU ; Hongling LYU ; Yu SHEN ; Qianyun GE
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2019;35(2):108-114
Objective To explore the related factors and clinical significance of the effect of irrigation on infant with dacryocystitis. Methods A total of 318 eyes of 262 infant were treated with dacryocystitis, and their overall curative effect was observed. Single factor correlation analysis and multivariate Logistic regression were used to analyze 8 factors related to efficacy, such as age of children, length of medical history, severity of symptoms, degree of operation of nurses, degree of parental cooperation, compliance with medication, massage therapy and treatment methods. The effect of each factor on the curative effect. Results It was found that the total effective rate was 90.56 percent of the lacrimal passage in children with 318 tear channel obstruction and dacryocystitis.Single factor analysis results show that the factors influencing the curative effect of single in treatment (χ2= 88.984, P < 0.01), symptom severity (χ2=14.185,P < 0.05) length of history (χ2=18.783, P < 0.05) difference and massage therapy (χ2=10.081, P < 0.05) was statistically significant, the three factors of multiariable Logistic regression analysis results showed that the treatment (P=0.000, OR=0.148,95% CI 0.052- 0.419) and massage therapy (P=0.012, OR=3.390, 95% CI 1.309- 8.777) affected infant lacrimal duct flushing out main factors influencing the efficacy of tong. Conclusions The main influencing factors are the different treatment modalities, severity of symptoms the length of medical history and massage therapy in the related factors that affect the effect of infantwith dacryocystitis.
9.Mechanism research on network pharmacology of Achyranthis bidentatae radix intreating knee osteoarthritis
Ran LYU ; Neng CHEN ; Xiaojun JIA ; Huashan QUAN ; Minlong LI ; Fang TAN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2020;42(6):567-572
Objective:To investigate the active ingredients and mechanisms of Achyranthis bidentatae radix in treating knee osteoarthritis (KOA) .Methods:To detect theingredients in Achyranthis bidentatae radix from TCMSP and screen its active components so as to abtain the potential targets of those active components. By searching from the TCMSP, to explore the targets of KOA. Then, by integrating the chemical compound and disease targets to construct its network and to analize the gene ontology (GO) enrichment and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment. Result:There are 23 active compounds in Achyranthis Bidentatae radix, corresponding to 136 targets of KOA. By GO enrichment analysis, there are 1 592 GO terms related to biological process. By KEGG pathway enrichment analysis, there are 19 KEGG pathways, including IL-17 signaling pathway, TNF signaling pathway, Apoptosis, and PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Conclusions:The Achyranthis bidentatae radix could treat KOA by reducing inflammatory damage by regulating immune inflammatory response in the knee joint, and inhibiting chondrocyte apoptosis to protect cartilage.
10.18F-DCFPyL PET/CT imaging characteristics of castration-resistant prostate cancer patients with different PSA levels
Yachao LIU ; Shaoxi NIU ; Baojun WANG ; Xin MA ; Jiangping GAO ; Haiyi WANG ; Xiangjun LYU ; Yu GAO ; Xiaodan XU ; Xiaojun ZHANG ; Xiaohui LUAN ; Xu ZHANG ; Baixuan XU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2021;42(9):675-678
Objective:To investigate the characteristics of 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT imaging in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) patients with different PSA levels. Methods:The imaging and clinical data of 50 patients with CRPC who underwent 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT examination in Chinese PLA General Hospital from January 2018 to December 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. The average age was 72 (54-95) years old. Serum total PSA was 92.28(0.36-2000.00) ng/ml. According to the total PSA level, the patients were divided into low PSA group(total PSA ≤ 1 ng/ml, n=9), medium PSA group (1 ng/ml