1.A comparison of different protocols in treatment of infant asthma at severe attack
Zhenghai QU ; Lingling CHU ; Shuang HONG ; Li ZHOU ; Shuyu CHE ; Xiumei LIU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2010;9(2):117-119
Eighty one infants with severe asthma attacks were randomly divided into three groups:budesonide group (budesonide suspension + ventolin inhalation),methylprednisolone group (Ventolin inhalation + intravenous methylprednisoloue) and ventolin group (ventolin inhalation alone).Compared with the pre-treatment,the respiratory rate,heart rate,wheeze score,self-feeling score of three groups were gradually reduced (q=2.96-163.37,P<0.05 or 0.01).The respiratory rate,heart rate of ventolin group was significantly higher than those of budesonide group (q=3.08,4.10,P<0.05) and methylprednisolone group (q=3.24,3.34,P<0.05) 4 h after treatment,wheeze score,self-feeling score of ventolin group was significantly higher than budesonide group (q=5.63-23.63,P<0.01) and methylprednisolone group (q=6.76-23.72,P<0.01) 4 and 12 h after treatment.Results indicate that budesonide suspension can achieve the same effect as intravenous methylprednisolone and bronchodilators alone may not effectively control the severe asthma attack in infants.
2.Relationship between high-expressed TL1A and level of IFN-γ secreted by T cells in acute stage of Guillain-Barr(e) syndrome
Libin YANG ; Shulei LI ; Yan TAN ; Shufen XU ; Xiumei DUAN ; Yanqiu FANG ; Lihua LIU ; Yuanyuan CHE ; Lei LIU ; Liwei ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2009;42(10):689-693
Objective To probe the relationship between the expression of TL1A and the level of IFN-γ secreted by T cells in the acute stage of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). Methods ① Six-week female Bal b/c mice were immunized by purified recombinant human soluble TNF-like molecular 1A (rhsTL1A) protein. The polyclonal antibody against rhsTL1A was identified by immunofluorescence using human umbilical vein epithelial cells (HUVEC). ② To detect the biologic activity of rhsTL1A, the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from the healthy donors were separated by Ficoll gradient centrifugation and were seeded on 96-well plates with medium containing 2 μg/ml PHA (control group), 2 μg/ml PHA + 25 ng/ml rhsTL1 A, 2 μg/ml PHA + 100 ng/ml rhsTL1A and 2 μg/ml PHA + 400 ng/ml rhsTLlA respectively. T cell proliferation assay was carried out using ~3H-TdR. ③ IFN-γ productions in the sera of the children with GBS in the acute stage were detected by ELISA. ④ The ratio of CD_3~+ TL1A~+ T cells to CD_3~+ T cells in the peripheral blood of the children with GBS in acute stage was detected with flow, cytometry. ⑤PBMC from the children in acute GBS were separated and cultured in the environment adding 2 μg/ml PHA and 400 ng/ml rhsTL1A in vitro. Then, the IFN-γ in the supernatant was determined by ELISA kit after 72 hours. Results ① hTL1A A expressed by eukaryotic HUVECs was recognized by rhsTL1 A polyclonal antiserum. ② The result of T cell proliferation assay showed that SI of 25 ng/ml rhTL1A, 100 ng/ml rhTL1A A and 400 ng/ml rhTL1A group was increased compared with control group. The SI of 2 μg/ml PHA +400 ng/ml rhsTL1 A group was the highest (2. 65) among them. ③ IFN-γ productions in the sera of the children with GBS in the acute stage ((102. 25±22. 17) pg/ml) were increased significantly compared with healthy control ((28.75 ± 1.31) pg/ml, t = 3. 309, P < 0. 05). ④ The ratio of CD_3~+ TL1A~+ T cells to CD_3~+ T cells in the peripheral blood of the children with GBS in acute stage (18.22%± 1.83%) was enhanced significantly compared with healthy control (5. 17% ±0. 48%, t = 6. 884, P < 0. 01). ⑤ PBMC both in healthy control and the acute GBS secreted more IFN-γ markedly ((43.56± 4.41) pg/ml and (180.64 ± 38.39) pg/ml) after being incubated in 2 μg/ml PHA and 400 ng/ml rhsTL1A (t =4. 523 and 2. 600, P <0. 01 and 0. 05 respectively). Moreover, PBMC in acute GBS secreted more IFN-γ, than that of the healthy group markedly (t = 3. 545, P < 0. 05). Conclusions ① The mouse antiserum recognizing rhsTL1A is successfully obtained. ② In this study, 400 ng/ml rhsTL1A promotes the proliferation of T cells activated by 2 μg/ml PHA, indicating that rhsTL1A has biological activity. ③ The expression of hTL1A of activated T cells in the peripheral blood of the children with acute GBS is up-regulated. These TL1A proteins promote the secretion of IFN-γ through binding to their receptors DR_3.
3.The inhibitory effects of the DNA vaccine co-expressing CEA tandem repeat epitopes and FL on the in vivo growth of heptocarcinomas in mice
Xiumei DUAN ; Yuanyuan CHE ; Jing HUANG ; Xu SHI ; Dan LI ; Lihua LIU ; Yanqiu FANG ; Yan TAN ; Yan SONG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2010;26(4):315-319
Objective:To observe inhibitory effrects of DNA vaccine co-expressing CEA tandem repeat epitopes and FL on cancer cells in mice.Methods:The encoding sequences for CEA tandem repeats and FL were inserted into plasmid pcDNA3.0 using gene recombinant technique.BALB/c mice were immunized intramuscularly with the co-expressing DNA vaccine.The survival time and tumor size were measured and specific CTL cytotoxicity was detected by ~(125)I-UdR release method.Results:Compared with that of the control,the survival time was prolonged (P<0.01)and the tumors were significantly inhibited in the mice immunized with the vaccine peDNA-triCEA_(625-667)-sFL(P<0.01).The splenic cells from mice immunized with the vaccine pcDNA-triCEA_(625-667)-sFL induced strongly cytotoxicity against tumor cells H22-CEA ~+(P<0.01).Conclusion:The recombinant DNA vaccine co-expressing pcDNA-triCEA_(625-667)-sFL can suppress the growth of tumor expressing CEA in mice and enhance CTL response against CEA antigen.
4.Clinical effects of community-based rehabilitation on chronic schizophrenia
Xian-zuo LI ; Xiu-qin LI ; Yuan-wei NI ; Qinfeng ZHANG ; Cuihong ZHANG ; Shouyun GAO ; Xiumei CHE
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2002;8(8):477-478
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of community based rehabilitation on chronic schizophrenia. Methods60 patients of chronic schizophrenia were randomly divided into the community based rehabilitation group (the study group) and the inpatients group (the control group). The study used prospective design for 1 year with brief psychiatric rating scale (BPRS),nurses' observation scale for inpatients evaluation (NOSIE) and social disability screening schedule (SDSS).ResultsCompared with the control group at the end of 6 month and 1 year, scores of BPRS, NOSIE and SDSS in the study group were significantly different (P<0.05-P<0.001). The relapse rate of the study group (0%) also lowered than that of the control group( 20%).ConclusionsCommunity based rehabilitation therapy can control the chronic schizophrenia effectively. It also promotes the life quality and social function of patients, and lowers the relapse rate significantly. It is an important rehabilitation method for chronic schizophrenia.
5.Preparation and Study on in vitro Transdermal Characteristics of Tetramethylpyrazine Pellicle
Ying WANG ; Yanan HE ; Yihao CHE ; Shimeng YUAN ; Hairong ZHAO ; Xiumei WU ; Zhibin YANG
China Pharmacy 2020;31(2):160-164
OBJECTIVE:To preliminarily optimize the preparation technology of Ligustrazine pellicle ,and to study its in vitro percutaneous permeation characteristics. METHODS :With the amounts of PVA- 124,ethyl alcohol ,glycerin,tween-80 and azone as factors ,single factor experiment was used to optimize the Ligustrazine pellicle matrix formulation ;modified scoring standard was used to evaluate the film formation time ,film formation ability ,ductility,uniformity and the presence of bubble. On the basis of the optimal matrix formulation ,the pellicle with different loading amount of ligustrazine (300,250,200,150,100,50 mg/mL) was prepared and its maximum loading amount was investigated. HPLC method was adopted to determine the content of ligustrazine,and methodology investigation was conducted. Isolated back skin of rats were collected ,the percutaneous permeation test was conducted for high ,medium and low loading amount (100,75,50 mg/mL)of Ligustrazine pellicle. At 15,30,45,60, 75,90,120,150,180 min,the sample was taken and the permeation rate of ligustrazine was calculated. RESULTS :When the amounts of PVA- 124,ethyl alcohol,glycerin,tween-80 and azone were 2.5 g,7.0 mL,1.97 mL,0.07 mL,0.28 mL(in terms of 50 mL formulation amount ),the optimal matrix formulation of Ligustrazine pellicle was obtained. The maximum drug loading amount of ligustrazine was 100 mg/mL. The linear ranges of ligustrazine was 3.125-100 μg/mL. The specificity,precision, reproducibility,recovery and stability investigation of content determination method of ligustrazine were all in line with the requirements(RSD<2%). The permeation rate of high ,medium and low loading amount of Ligustrazine pellicle were 608.42, 384.19,158.20 μg(/ cm2·h). CONCLUSIONS :According to the optimized formulation ,the prepared Ligustrazine pellicle had a short film forming time ,stable and re liable quality ; the drug-loading amount was up to 100 mg/mL. The pellicle with drug-loading amount of 75 mg/mL had reached the penetration rate range of effective plasma concentration of ligustrazine treatment.