1.The long-term effect of iodine-131 treatment of hyperthyroidism
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;(15):2309-2312
Objective To study the clinical effect of iodine-131 treatment of hyperthyroidism.Methods 92 hyperthyroidism patients were selected,who were randomly divided into the observation group and control group, with each 46 cases.The observation group was given radioactive iodine-131 treatment,the control group was given anti thyroid function of drug treatment.The efficacy and adverse drug reaction of the occurrence of long-term and short-term in the two groups were compared.Results In the observation group,the cure rate and total effective rate were respec-tively 93.48% and 100.00%,which were significantly higher than the control group for 63.04% and 84.78%(χ2 =12.55,7.57,all P <0.05).The incidence of adverse reaction in the observation group was 4.35%,which was significantly lower than 21.74% in the control group (χ2 =6.13,P <0.05).The recurrence and complication(hypothyroidism)cases in the observation group,were 1 cases and 8 cases,while the control group were 10 cases and 1 cases.The relapse rate of the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group,and the incidence of compli-cations was significantly higher than the control group,the difference was statistically significant(χ2 =8.36,6.03,all P <0.05 ).Conclusion The iodine short-term efficacy of-131 in treatment of hyperthyroidism can significantly improve the treatment of the disease,and has high safety,but the complication rate is higher than that of anti thyroid drugs.
2.Construction of a recombinant adenovirus overexpressing human antimicrobial peptide LL37 gene and its transfection into vaginal epithelial cells
Fujin SHEN ; Xuexian XU ; Limei ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(51):7697-7702
BACKGROUND:LL37, the only antimicrobial peptide of the cathelicidin family identified from the human, not only promotes the proliferation of endothelial cel s, but also plays an important role in angiogenesis and re-epithelialization.
OBJECTIVE:To construct a recombinant adenovirus overexpressing human antimicrobial peptide LL37 gene, and to detect the expression and secretion of LL37 after transfected into the canine vaginal epithelial cells.
METHODS:The cDNA encoding LL37 was amplified by PCR. Recombinant adenovirus expression plasmid encoding LL37 and green fluorescent protein (EGFP) was constructed, and identified using restriction endonuclease technology and DNA sequencing method. Adenovirus particles were generated by cotransfecting the 293-packaging cel line. The adenovirus were col ected, amplified and concentrated, and viral titers were determined by end-point dilution assay by applying serial dilutions of the purified viruses to 293 cel s. Primary cultured canine vaginal epithelial cel s were transfected by the recombinant adenovirus. The transfection efficacy was observed by fluorescence microscope, and the cultured supernatant was col ected to determine the expression of LL37 by ELISA method at 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 days after transfection.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The adenovirus vector GV314-LL37 with the titer of 3×109 pfu/mL was successful y constructed and identified by DNA sequencing methods. Canine vaginal epithelial cel s were successful y isolated and cultured and grew stably. After transfection, vaginal epithelial cel s could express the EGFP and LL37 efficiently in a time-dependent manner detected by fluorescence microscope and ELISA method. The transfection efficacy of EGFP reached to 89%at 72 hours. The level of LL37 in the cel culture supernatant in the transfection group was significantly higher than that in the control group, the highest expression of LL37 was found at 3 days that lasting for 7 days. In conclusion, the recombinant adenovirus overexpressing human antimicrobial peptide LL37 gene is successful y constructed, which can express and secrete LL37 after transfected into canine vaginal epithelial cel s, providing a foundation for constructing the tissue-engineered vagina possessing anti-infection and neovascularization.
3.Investigation on the Use of Oral High-risk Tablets in Hospitalized Patients in a Children's Hospital in Shanghai
Shiying HUANG ; Fanghong SHI ; Hao LI ; Shunguo ZHANG ; Wei ZHAO ; Xuexian WANG ; Anle SHEN ; Bulong XU ; Minling CHEN
China Pharmacist 2018;21(2):257-260
Objective:To analyze the dosage distribution and the frequency of each dosage of high-risk tablets in the hospitalized patients in a children's hospital,and study whether the existing specifications of high-risk tablets meet the pediatrics clinical needs. Methods:All the prescriptions including high risk tablets were analyzed from 2014 to 2016 in Shanghai children's medical center. The frequency of every dosage of every drug was analyzed,and the current specifications were judged according to the frequency. New specifications were proposed when the existing specifications did not match the clinical needs. The new frequency of the proposed speci-fications was re-accounted for all the three-year prescriptions in order to evaluate whether the proposed new specifications met the clini-cal needs. Results:Among the five kinds of high-risk oral tablets,methotrexate tablets and vitamin A acid tablets were in accordance with the actual clinical requirements. Mercaptopurine tablets should add two specifications including 12.5 mg and 17 mg,and warfarin sodium tablets should add one specification(1.25 mg). Hydroxyurea tablets(250 mg) and warfarin sodium tablets(1 mg) were rec-ommended used in the children's hospital. Conclusion:The existing specifications of high-risk oral tablets can't fully meet the clini-cal needs,therefore,specifications still needs to be adjusted.