1.Effect of QRS duration on left ventricular function and synchrony in complete left bundle branch block patients with preserved left ventricle ejection fraction using two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography
Guangyuan LI ; Chunyan MA ; Yonghuai WANG ; Yang LI ; Zhengyu GUAN ; Xuanyi JIN ; Jun YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2017;33(3):325-329
Objective To evaluate the value of two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (2D-STE) in assessing left ventricular systolic function,diastolic function and synchrony with different QRS complex duration in complete left bundle branch block (CLBBB) patients with preserved left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF).Methods A total of 44 patients with CLBBB and LVEF≥50% were included.All the patients were divided into two groups based on QRS duration,QRS>150 ms as wide QRS group and 120 ms≤QRS≤150 ms as narrow QRS group.And 30 healthy people were included as control group.Two-dimensional echocardiography and 2D-STE were performed.Ieft ventricle longitudinal peak stain of global,septum and free wall (LS-G,LS-Sept,LS-Lat),standard deviation of time to peak systolic strain for the 18 left ventricular segments (SDt) and index of left yen tricular diastolic function (EDT,E/A and E/e') were measured.Results SDt values of wide QRS group and narrow QRS group were significantly higher than that of control group (both P<0.01).And SDt of wide QRS group was significantly higher than that of narrow QRS group (P<0.05).LVEF and LS-G in wide QRS group were significantly lower than those in both narrow QRS group and control group (all P< 0.05),while there was no significant difference between narrow QRS group and control group (all P>0.05).The LS-Sept in wide QRS group and narrow QRS group were both lower than that of control group (both P <0.01).And LS-Sept in wide QRS group was lower than that of narrow QRS group (P<0.01).LS-Lat in narrow QRS group was separately higher than those of both wide QRS group and control group (both P<0.05),while there was no significant difference of LS-Lat between wide QRS group and control group (P>0.05).Compared with control group,E/A and EDT decreased and of E/e' increased in both wide QRS group and narrow QRS group (all P<0.05).While there was no significant difference between wide QRS group and narrow QRS group (all P>0.05).Conclusion In patients of wide QRS CLBBB with preserved LVEF,left ventricular systolic,diastolic function and synchrony decrease,while left ventricular systolic function of patients with narrow QRS do not significantly decrease.
2.Expression of thioredoxin-2 in human lens epithelial cells with oxidative damage and its significance
Xuanyi CHE ; Qingxia ZHAO ; Di LI
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2018;43(3):253-259
Objective:To explore whether thioredoin-2 (Trx-2) is involved in the development of cataract and to study the effect of Trx-2 on hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced injury in human lens epithelial cells.Methods:A total of 10 volunteers (removing the lens due totraumatism) and 30 patients received phacoemulsification (age more than 60 years) were selected.The expression of Trx-2 protein in lens epithelial cells from cataract patients and volunteers were detected by the immunohistochemical streptavidin-peroxidase (SP) method.SRA01/04 cells were cultured and were divided into six groups according to different treatment:a control group,H2O2-treated groups at 20,50 or 100 μmol/L,a negative control group (transfected with pCMV6 plasmid plus 100 μmol/L H2O2),and a Trx-2 overexpression group (transfected with pCMV6-Trx-2 plasmid plus 100 μmol/L H2O2).Methyl thiazolyltetrazolium (MTT) assay and flow cytometry was performed to measure the cell viability and apoptosis for SRA01/04 cells,respectively.The activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT),the content of glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in human lens epithelial cells were measured via chemical chromatometry.Western blot was used to measure the protein levels of Trx-2,B-cell lymphoma 2 protein (Bcl-2),Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax) and caspase-3.Results:Compared with the volunteers,the expression of Trx-2 was significantly decreased in lens epithelial cells in patients with cataract (P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the expression of Trx-2 protein in the 20,50 or 100 μmol/L H2O2 groups was decreased (all P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the cell survival rates were decreased in the 100 μmol/L H2O2 group and the negative control group (both P<0.05),along with enhanced apoptotic rates,inhibited cellular SOD activities and CAT activities,reduced GSH contents,augmented MDA contents,down-regulated Trx-2 and Bcl-2 expression and up-regulated Bax and caspase-3 expression (all P<0.05).Compared with the negative control group,the cell survival rate was increased in the Trx-2 overexpression group (P<0.05),along with suppressed apoptosis,increased SOD activities and CAT activities,elevated GSH contents,decreased MDA content,up-regulated Trx-2 and Bcl-2 expression and down-regulated Bax and caspase-3 expression (P<0.05).Conclusion:Trx-2 might be involved in the apoptosis of lens epithelial cells in patients with cataract.The overexpression of Trx-2 obviously attenuated H2O2-induced injury of human lens epithelial cells,which might be associated with the inhibition of H2O2-mediated oxidative stress.
3.Research progress of the screening and generation of lead compounds based on artificial intelligence model
Zhihao GU ; Wenhao GUO ; Hequan YAO ; Xuanyi LI ; Kejiang LIN
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2023;54(3):294-304
Excellent lead compounds have a profound influence on drug development and can improve the success rate of product launch. It is expensive and time-consuming to discover lead compounds by traditional methods, yet artificial intelligence (AI) can discover good lead compounds efficiently.This article systematically summarizes the research progress of obtaining lead compounds through the screening and generation models of AI, classifies different models according to the type of information input, focuses on drug repurposing by screening model and multi-objective drug design by generation model, and discusses the development prospect of AI in the research field of lead compounds, aiming to provide new research ideas for the application of AI in lead compounds.
4.The effect of septal flash on left ventricular function and systolic synchrony in patients with complete left bundle branch block and preserved left ventricular ejection fraction
Guangyuan LI ; Pingping MENG ; Chunyan MA ; Yonghuai WANG ; Zhengyu GUAN ; Xuanyi JIN ; Jun YANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2018;27(2):118-122
Objective To evaluate the effect of septal flash (SF) on left ventricular function and systolic synchrony in patients with complete left bundle branch block (CLBBB) and preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) by two-dimensional speckle-tracking imaging (2D-STI).Methods Sixty CLBBB patients with preserved LVEF were selected,and 30 healthy individuals serving as control group.The SF of CLBBB patients were evaluated using 2D-STI,and the CLBBB patients were categorized into two groups (SF group and NSF group) based on the present SF.Conventional echocadiography and 2D-STI were performed for all individuals.Results ①SF was present in 53.3% of CLBBB patients with preserved LVEF and was not present in control group.②LV longitudinal peak stain of global (LS-G) in SF group was lower than those in both control group and NSF group (P <0.05),and there was no significant difference between control group and NSF group (P >0.05).③Compared with control group,there were significant increase of left atrial dimension and Mitral E/e'and decrease in mitral E/A and mitral e'in SF group and NSF group (P <0.05),while there was no significant difference between SF group and NSF group (P >0.05).④There was an increase in standard deviation of time to peak systolic strain for the 18 LV segments (LV-SDt) in SF group and NSF group,and the LV-SDt in SF group was higher than that in NSF group (P <0.01).Conclusions SF is present in 53.3 % of CLBBB patients,patients of CLBBB with SF have lower left ventricular systolic function and systolic synchrony.
5. A retrospective clinical study of 3 382 cases of malignant oral maxillofacial tumors
Tong ZHOU ; Yanhong JIA ; Ye BI ; Baoquan LI ; Xuanyi ZHAO ; Zebing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2018;53(7):480-483
To investigate the incidence of malignant tumors in oral and maxillofacial region and the pathological features of various tumors, a total of 3 382 cases of malignant tumors in oral and maxillofacial region admitted to Jilin University from Januarary 2000 to December 2017. The characteristics of age, sex, location and pathological types of all kinds of tumors were analyzed. The median onset age is 57 years old, 51 to 70 years old is a high-risk age group, the ratio of male to female was 1.9∶1. The primary tumor location is tongue, gingiva and floor of mouth. Epithelial, lymphatic hematopoietic system, bone and soft tissue were the three major sources of tumor tissue, and squamous cell carcinoma was the most common pathological type (65.1%), followed by mucoepidermoid carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma. In summary, oral and maxillofacial malignancies have a high incidence in elderly men, and tongue is the most common site of disease. Epithelial-origin and squamous cell carcinomas are the first of their origins and pathological types, respectively.
6.Related factors of troublemaking among patients with mental disorders caused by amphetamine-type stimulants
Guojian YAN ; Li PU ; Fugui JIANG ; Xuanyi HU ; Jialing LEI ; Yuesheng CAO ; Shunzhen ZHOU ; Hua REN ; Jiajia CHEN ; Shu WAN ; Yunxi LUO ; Langbin ZHOU ; Xufeng SONG ; Jun YANG ; Wei JI
Sichuan Mental Health 2021;34(4):341-344
ObjectiveTo explore the related factors of troublemaking behaviors among patients with mental disorders induced by amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS), and to provide references for the formulation of relevant intervention measures for ATS-induced mental disorders. MethodsA total of 105 patients who met the diagnostic criteria of International Classification of Diseases, tenth edition (ICD-10) for ATS-induced mental disorders were included, and classified into troublemaking group and non-troublemaking group. The general demographic data and clinical data of the selected individuals were collected, and all patients were assessed using Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS). Then univariate analysis and multivariate Logistic regression model were used to screen the related factors of troublemaking behaviors. ResultsThe scores of SSRS, objective support dimension and social support utilization dimension were significantly lower in troublemaking group than those in non-troublemaking group, with statistical differences [(24.10±6.59) vs. (28.94±5.59), t=3.364, P=0.001; (5.50±1.96) vs. (8.20±2.13), t=5.183, P<0.01; (4.60±2.26) vs. (6.28±1.90), t=3.435, P=0.001]. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that male (OR=6.061, P=0.014) was a risk factor, while high social support level (OR=0.873, P=0.018) was the protective factor for troublemaking behaviors among patients with ATS-induced mental disorders. ConclusionPatients with ATS-induced mental disorders of the males and with low social support level are at high risk of troublemaking behaviors.
7.In vivo and in Vitro Component Identification and Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Houpo Wenzhongtang Based on Rats with Deficiency-cold of Spleen and Stomach
Xuanyi SHI ; Jiayi CHEN ; Shu CHEN ; Zixian GU ; Li OUYANG ; Guangyan LUO ; Xiaoshun PENG ; Jianqun LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(17):145-154
ObjectiveTo identify the chemical components of Houpo Wenzhongtang in vivo and in vitro and to analyze the pharmacokinetic properties of the index components in rats with deficiency-cold of spleen and stomach. MethodThe chemical components of Houpo Wenzhongtang was analyzed and identified by ultra performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS). Six rats were randomly selected from 18 SD rats as the blank group, and the remaining rats were given lard and cold vinegar for a long time to construct a rat model with deficiency-cold of spleen and stomach. After successful modeling, the rats were randomly divided into the model group and Houpu Wenzhongtang group(13.5 g·kg-1, calculated as crude drug). The administration group was given the corresponding dose of Houpu Wenzhongtang by gavage, and the blank group and the model group were given the same amount of distilled water by gavage. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) were used to measure gastrin(GAS) and motilin(MTL) levels in each group. At the same time, plasma samples were collected at different time points after administration, and blood-entry prototype components and metabolites of Houpo Wenzhongtang were analyzed by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS. On this basis, plasma concentrations of magnolol, honokiol, alpinetin and hesperidin in Houpo Wenzhongtang were determined by ultra performance liquid chromatography coupled with triple quadrupole/linear ion trap mass spectrometry(UPLC-QTRAP-MS/MS), and the pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated using DAS 2.0 software. ResultA total of 79 chemical components, including 44 flavonoids and 11 lignans, were identified in Houpo Wenzhongtang. Meanwhile, 18 blood-entry prototype components and 27 metabolites were identified, the main metabolic pathways of metabolites were glucuronidation, sulfation, oxidation and hydrolysis, and phase Ⅰ and phase Ⅱ were the two primary forms of metabolism. Pharmacokinetic results showed that among the four index components, the time to peak(tmax) values of magnolol and honokiol were consistent and exhibited similar drug metabolism characteristics, the tmax of alpinetin was the shortest, and the absorption rate was the fastest, which had the earliest peak plasma concentration levels, and hesperidin had the shortest mean residence time(MRT0-t) and the highest metabolic rate in rats. ConclusionThis study clarifies the blood-entry prototype components and their metabolites of Houpo Wenzhongtang in the rat model of deficiency-cold of spleen and stomach, and reveals the pharmacokinetic characteristics of the main active ingredients, which can provide a scientific basis for the study of pharmacodynamic material basis of this formula and its clinical application in treating the syndrome of deficiency-cold of spleen and stomach.