1.Effects of music intervention on growth and development of premature infants
Xiaohua YU ; Xuemei ZHOU ; Fang WANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(28):4-5
Objective To explore the effects of music intervention on growth and development of premature infants. Methods 112 premature infants were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group with 56 cases in each. The control group received conventional nursing measures, and the observation group was simultaneously given music intervention besides the conventional routine nursing measures. Weight increase, hospitalization time, milk-intake volume and feeding tolerance were compared between the two groups. Results The weight increase in the observation group was higher than that in the control group. Hospitalization time and rate of feeding intolerance for the observation group was lower compared with that of the control group. The premature infants in the observation group took in more milk than those in the control group. Conclusions Music intervention can elevate feeding tolerance, facilitate nutrition and increase weight of premature infant, so it is beneficial to the growth and development of premature infant.
2.Expression of u-PA and PAI-1 in oral submucous fibrosis
Changyun FANG ; Yu XIA ; Xuemei ZHANG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2001;0(03):-
Objective:To investigate the expression of u-PA and PAI-1 and their possible role in oral submucous fibrosis(OSF). Methods:Immunohistochemistry and imaging analysis were used to detect the expression of u-PA and PAI-1 in 30 cases of OSF and 10 cases of normal control.Results:The expression of u-PA and PAI-1 was observed in the cytoplasm of blood vessel endothelium,fibroblasts and inflammatory infiltration cells in lamina propria of OSF and control samples.u-PA expression was increased at the early stage of OSF(P0.05).PAI-1 expression was increased following the development of the disease(P
3.Changes of Cytokine Expression in the Hippocampus of Aβ1-42-Induced Alzheimer’s Disease Rat Model
Xuemei ZHANG ; Kaifu KE ; Xiaoxia FANG ; Yihua QIU ; Yuping PENG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2013;(8):789-792
Objective To explore changes of expression of pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokines in the hippocam-pus of Aβ1-42-induced Alzheimer’s disease (AD) rat model. Methods Twenty-four SD rats were divided into control group, PBS group (PBS was injected into CA1 area of hippocampus) and AD model group (Aβ1-42 was injected into CA1 area of hip-pocampus). The escape latency was evaluated by Morris water maze in three groups. Nissl staining was used to detect the le-sions of hippocampal CA1 neurons. Levels of amyloid precursor protein (APP) and protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) in hippo-campus were measured by Western blot analysis. Real-time PCR was employed to examine the expressions of pro-inflamma-tory cytokines, including interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interferon-γ (IFN-γ), and the mRNA expressions of anti-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-4, IL-10 and transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β). Re-sults Rats subjected to Aβ1-42 injection in bilateral hippocampus led to a ability reduction of learning and memory, a loss of neurons in hippocampus and an increase in the expression of APP, and a decrease in PP2A expression in the hippocampus. In AD hippocampus, The mRNA expressions of the pro-inflammatory mediator, IL-1β, TNF-αand IFN-γ, were significant-ly up-regulated, but the expressions of the anti-inflammatory cytokines, IL-4, IL-10 and TGF-β, were markedly down-reg-ulated in AD group compared with those of control and PBS groups. Conclusion The pro-inflammatory/anti-inflammatory imbalance induced neuro-inflammation in AD rats, which was involved in pathogenesis of AD.
4.Efficacy of butylphthalide on elderly patients with acute cerebral infarction and its effect on serum uric acid, c-reactive protein, and hemorheology
Fengzhu MENG ; Kai WEN ; Hua GAO ; Xuemei LIN ; Fang WANG
Drug Evaluation Research 2017;40(1):96-99
Objective To investigate the efficacy of butylphthalide on elderly patients with acute cerebral infarction and its effect on serum uric acid,c-reactive protein,and hemorheology.Methods Elderly patients (86 cases) with acute cerebral infarction in Xi'an No.1 Hospital from January 2015 to December 2015 were randomly divided into two groups.The control group was treated with conventional symptomatic treatment of acute cerebral infarction,observation group added with butylphthalide soft capsules.The NIHSS score and efficacy of the two groups,the serum uric acid,c-reactive protein,and the change of hemorheology before and after treatment were compared.Results The effective rate of observation group was 90.70%,significantly higher than that of control group 72.09% (P < 0.05);The NIHSS score,serum uric acid and c-reactive protein levels,blood viscosity and platelet aggregation rate of two groups after treatment were significantly lower (P < 0.05),the Barthel index were significantly increased (P < 0.05),and the change of observation group were more significant (P < 0.05).Conclusion Butylphthalide has high curative effect on elderly patients with acute cerebral infarction,can reduce the level of serum uric acid,c-reactive protein and the degree of nerve function defect,improve the hemorheology and life self-care activities ability,which can protect the brain.
5.Low-density lipoprotein promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition and extracellular matrix accumulation in human peritoneal mesothelial cells
Yanhui FANG ; Lanping JIANG ; Limeng CHEN ; Xuemei LI ; Xuewang LI
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2013;(1):44-49
Objective To investingate the effect of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) on epithelial -mesenchymal transition and extracellular matrix (ECM) accumulation in human peritoneal mesothelial cells (HPMCs).Methods (1)HPMCs were randomly divided into control group,LDL group (100 mg/L) and LDL (100 mg/L) + lactoferrin (100 mg/L,LDL receptor blocking agent) group.After co-cultured for 24 h,the expression of LDL receptor in HPMCs was examined by immunofluorescence staining,and the LDL uptake by HPMCs was observed with oil red O staining.(2)HPMCs were cultured with different concentrations of LDL (0,25,50,100 mg/L).After co-cultured for 24 h,the change of cell morphology was observed by inverted phase contrast microscope,and the expression of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) was examined by immunofluorescence.(3) HPMCs were randomly divided into control group (5.6 mmol/L glucose),mannitol group (M,2.18% mannitol),low glucose group (LG,30 mmol/L),high glucose group (HG,120 mmol/L) and HG + LDL group (120 mmol/L glucose + 100 mg/L LDL).Cocultured for 48 h,the mRNA expression of α-SMA,E-cadherin and type 1 plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-1) was detected by real-time quantitative PCR,the protein expression of α-SMA was detected by Western blotting,the content of type I collagen (Col I) and PAI-1 in supernatant was detected by ELISA.Results (1) After co-cultured with LDL for 24 h,the expressin of LDL receptor was found on the cell membrane of HPMCs.Oil red staining showed that LDL could be uptaken into the cells and abolished by LDL receptor blocker.(2) HPMCs tended to be loosely intercellular connected to each ofher,and prsesnted significant formation of fibroblast-like spindle morphology.The cytoplasm immunofluorescence intensity of α-SMA gradually increased with the increase of LDL concentration.Compared to the control group,the expressions of α-SMA mRNA and protein were significantly increased,and the expression of E-cadherin mRNA was decreased in HG + LDL group(all P < 0.05).But the expressions of the parameters above-mentioned were not significant different between HG group and HG + LDL group or between HG group and control group.(3) Compared with HG group or control group,the concentrations of Col Ⅰ [(19.27±0.17) μg/L vs (14.09±0.30) μg/L or (14.81±0.91) μg/L,all P < 0.05] and PAI-1 [(498.24±76.91) ng/L vs (342.19±30.43) ng/L or (220.39±33.82) ng/L,all P < 0.05] in supernatant of HPMCs were significantly up-regulated in HG + LDL group,meanwhile the expression of PAI-1 mRNA was significantly higer than that in control group (P =0.022).Conclusions HPMCs uptake LDL into cells via LDL receptors.LDL can induce HPMCs transdifferentiation in the condition of high glucose,increase the secretion of Col Ⅰ,inhibit the degradation of ECM through up-regulating the expression of PAI-1,and lead to ECM accumulation.
6.Study on the cost of special nursing of chronic wound
Fang LIU ; Haiyan LI ; Xuemei YE ; Yongping YAN ; Ling CHEN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2011;27(35):7-9
Objective In order to provide information for the health administration and the price authorities to establish the reasonable price,the practical cost of special nursing of the chronic wound be analyzed,and be compared with the present charge,and the deviation be studied.Methods The cost of nursing care for all items was measured,recorded and collected,then calculating the special nursing cost for chronic wound using the method of ladder sharing the project cost.Rusults The true cost on a single special care for chronic wound was (29.42±9.29)yuan,and it reached 2.5 times of present charge ( 12 yuan).Conclusions The present charge on the special care for chronic wound was seriously deviated from the practical cost,and the labor value of special care of nurses could not be embodied.
7.Determination of the Content of Vitamin E in Muyan Capsule by First-Derivative Spectrophotometry
Jian CAO ; Linqing HUANG ; Fang WANG ; Xuemei HE ; Enjuan ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2005;0(22):-
OBJECTIVE:To determine vitamin E in muyan capsule.METHODS:The content of vitamin E in muyan capsule was determined by first-derivative spectrophotometry with detection wavelength at 230nm.RESULTS:The linear range of vitamin E was 14.98 ~ 24.96? g? mL-1(r=0.999 8).The average recovery of vitamin E was 100.1%(RSD=0.26%).CONCLUSION:The method is simple,rapid and accurate,and applicable for the determination of vitamin in muyan capsule.
8.The study of miR-216a induces cell apoptosis by targeting PKCαin gastric cancer
Xuemei ZHANG ; Hui LAN ; Fang LIU ; Min DENG ; Xiaoqiu LIANG
Chongqing Medicine 2013;(33):4051-4052,4055
Objective To confirm whether miR-216a suppresses cell proliferation and induces cell apoptosis by targeting PKCα, thus to reveal molecular mechanism that miR-216a functions as a tumor suppressor in gastric cancer .Methods PKCα3′untranslat-ed region(UTR)-luciferase vector was constructed and dual-luciferase reporter gene assay was employed to examine the effect of miR-216a on luciferase activity .MGC-803 cells were transfected with miR-216a mimics ,and next Western blotting was performed to detect the expression of PKCαprotein .The effects of PKCαdownregulation on cell proliferation and apoptosis were observed after PKCαsiRNA were transfected into MGC-803 cells .MGC-803 cell proliferation assays were performed when cotransfected with miR-216a mimics .Results The result demonstrated miR-216a could bind to the 3′UTR of PKCαand inhibited the luciferase activi-ty ,cut the 41% .PKCαprotein expressions were significantly down-regulated when miR-216a was overexpressed in MGC-803 .siR-NA-mediated downregulation of PKCα could suppress the potentials of cell proliferation and induce apoptosis .Conclusion miR-216a suppresses cell proliferation and induces apoptosis by targeting PKCαmRNA 3′UTR in gastric cancer .
9.P53 regulation of leukemia cells with the blockage of MDM2 by antisense oligonucleotides.
Minghao, FANG ; Xuemei, JI ; Yi, TANG ; Wenli, LIU
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2006;26(4):414-6
The changes of expression and function of MDM2 and P53 by MDM2 specific antisense oligonucleotides were investigated in HL60 cells. Cells were divided into control group, AS group (MDM2 specific antisense oligonucleotides group), cisplatin group, and combined treatment group. FCM analysis and Western blot and RT-PCR were used to estimate apoptosis and the expression of MDM2 and P53. Our results showed that the transfection of MDM2 specific antisense oligonucleotides obviously inhibited MDM2 expression (P < 0.01) and increased the expression of P53 (P < 0.05). Apoptosis rate were reduced by MDM2 specific antisense oligonucletides and cisplatin (P < 0.01). It is concluded that MDM2 specific antisense oligonucletides can inhibit the expression of MDM2, induce the expression of P53 and increase the apoptosis of leukemia cells after chemotherapy.
10.Cost-utility Analysis of Alendronate Sodium Preventing Osteoporotic Fractures in Postmenopausal Women
Xin FENG ; Ying GAO ; Xuemei PAN ; Jiajia MAO ; Demin FANG
China Pharmacy 2017;28(17):2313-2318
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the economics of alendronate sodium preventing osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women,and to provide reference for osteoporotic and osteopenia patients to select economical and effective therapy plan. METH-ODS:Using Markov economic model,TreeAge Pro 2011 software was used for cost-utility analysis using RCTs literature data of basic medication(calcium and vitamin D3)and basic medication combined with alendronate sodium as baseline data. Using quality adjusted life years(QALYs)and incremental cost utility ratio(ICUR)as economics evaluation indexes,the stability of established model was investigate by single factor sensitivity analysis. RESULTS:QALYs of the basic treatment group was 0.704 years,and QALYs of drug combination group was only 0.708 years. However,ICUR of two groups reached 714252.44. For the late period of hip fracture and other fractures,drug combination group was in high cost and low benefit,obviously had no economic advan-tage. For vertebral fractures,the cumulative probability of fracture in drug combination group was significantly lower than basic treatment group,and ICUR of the two groups was only 13902.17,with economic advantage. For hip fracture,the cumulative prob-ability of fracture in basic treatment group was the same as drug combination group,and ICUR was 19109.00,with economic ad-vantage. For wrist fractures,curative effect and economy needed further study. CONCLUSIONS:For the low-risk population with osteoporotic fractures,calcium and vitamin D3 are more economical in preventing osteoporosis fractures. For the high-risk popula-tion with vertebral and hip fractures,alendronate sodium combined with basic treatment is effective and economical.