1.Effects of ischemic postconditioning on nitric oxide and nitric oxide synthase in diabetic rat brain tissues
Yingyun LU ; Guangjun ZHAO ; Yanna YANG ; Ying LIU ; Cuilan WANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2014;(6):731-733,738
Objective To investigate effects of ischemic postconditioning on the nitric oxide ( NO) and nitric oxide synthase ( NOS) in diabetic rat brain tissues .Methods Thirty Wistar rats were diabetic models induced by intraperitoneal injuction of stepto-zotocin (STZ), and randomly divided into three groups: Control group (normal, diabetic), cerebral ischemia group, and ischemic postconditioning ( I-POST) group.The rats of cerebral ischemia group and ischemic postconditioning group were made model of cere -bral ischemia by ligation carotid artery .Hematoxylin-eosin ( HE) was used to observe their pathological changes in control and diabetic groups.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ( ELISA) method was used to detect the expression and changes of NO and NOS in the sera in each group .Western Blot method was used to investigate the expression and changes of NOS in the retinal tissues in each group .Results For I-POST group , brain tissue defects were decreased , neuronal cells were increased , serum inducible NOS ( iNOS) content was significantly lower than endothelial NOS (eNOS) and neuronal NOS (nNOS) ( P <0.05), brain tissue iNOS expression was significantly weaker than ischemia group ( P <0.05 ) and was not different from normal group ( P >0.05 ) .Conclusions Is-chemic postconditioning can protect the brain tissue of diabetic rats by inhibiting NOS activity especially iNOS .
2.Effect of blood circulation punching apparatus on vital signs and thrombus of lower extremity veins in patients with cerebrovascular disease and hypertension
Yanna FAN ; Ranyun ZHOU ; Xin LU ; Min ZHANG ; Dan YU ; Yan ZHAO
Modern Clinical Nursing 2017;16(1):9-12
Objective To explore the effect of blood circulation punching apparatus on important vital signs and thrombus of lower extremity veins in stable blood pressure and normal cardiopulmonary function patients with cerebrovascular disease and hypertension and to evaluate safety and effectiveness of the apparatus for these patients.Methods We treated 30 patients with cerebrovascular disease and hypertension by blood circulation punching apparatus for 3 days,2 times per day,30 minutes per time.We monitored vital signs of these patients 15 minutes pre-,intra-and post-treatment.The thrombus of lower extremity veins and adverse reactions were observed during the treatment.Results We compared systolic pressure,diastolic pressure,pulse and breathe of patients 15 minutes pre-,intra-and post-treatment respectively.We didn't find any significant differences between these parameters.No patient had thrombus of lower extremity veins and adverse reactions in the hospital.Conclusion The blood circulation punching apparatus is suitable for cerebrovascular and hypertension patients with stable blood pressure and normal cardiopulmonary function and can prevent thrombus of lower extremity veins effectively.
3.Prognostic value by combination of angiographic and clinical characteristics in stenting patients with unprotected left main coronary artery lesion
Huiming YE ; Jianjun PENG ; Lihui REN ; Yanna LU ; Hao JIANG ; Ping WANG ; Guiyu XU ; Fu GUAN ; Shuixiang YANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2012;31(6):454-457
Objective To compare the predicting values for Prognosis among Global Risk Classification (GRS),Synergy Between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With TAXUS and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) score,the European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation (EuroSCORE) in patients who received stenting because of unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) lesion.Methods Totally 105 successive elderly patients with ULMCA lesion who received stenting were divided into 2 groups:with and without main adverse cardiac events (MACE).The clinical and angiographic characteristics were analyzed and then compared among GRC,SYNTAX score and EuroSCORE.Results As compared with none MACE group,MACE group had higher EuroSCORE score (2.0±2.3 vs.6.5±2.9,t=8.18,P=0.002),and more trivessel disease and left main bifurcation lesion (x2 =8.96,6.96,P =0.011,P =0.008).High risk GRC showed more MACE than medium or low risk GRC [55.9% (19/34) vs.20.5%(9/44),7.4% (2/27),x2 =19.77,P=0.001].AUC(95%CI )of GRC,SYNTAX score and EuroSCORE were [0.821 (0.730-0.912),0.586(0.462-0.709) and 0.631 (0506-0.757)],respectively.Compared with SYNTAX score and EuroSCORE,GRC was superior in the MACE predicting value (Z=3.29,2.63,P<0.01 or P<0.05).
4.The clinico-pathologic characteristics of the very elderly Chinese patients with kidney disease
Xiyan LIAO ; Yanna DOU ; Shan LU ; Genyang CHENG ; Jing XIAO ; Zhanzheng ZHAO ; Dong LIU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2018;37(2):183-187
Objective To evaluate the clinico-pathologic presentations and prognosis in the very elderly patients undergoing renal biopsy.Methods The patients who underwent renal biopsy in Nephrology Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University were screened from May 2012 to March 2016.All patients were divided into observation group (aged ≥80 years) and control group (aged 65-70 years).The clinico-pathological classifications and prognosis were compared between the two groups.Results Primary glomerulopathy was the most frequent pathologic diagnosis in observation and control groups[20(60.6%) and 64(64.0%),respectively,P=0.726].Among primary glomerulopathy,membranous nephropathy was the most frequent histopathological type[10(50.0%) and 40 (62.5%)] in observation and control groups,respectively,(P =0.320).Among secondary glomerulopathy,the number of patients in observation group were 10 cases (30.3%) and were 13 cases (13.0%) in control group (t=5.194,P<0.05),with no significant differences between the two groups in amyloid degeneration,ANCA-associated vasculitis,HBV-associated Glomerulonephritis,and nephritis of Schonlein-Henoch purpura.In the very elderly patients with nephrotic syndrome,glomerular minimal change was the most common histological type [7 (30.4%)],followed by membranous nephropathy[6 (26.1%)].Furthermore,there were no side effects of perinephric hematoma,gross hematuria,arteriovenous fistula or other complications.Conclusions The pathological types distribution of patients aged ≥ 80 versus 65-70 years is different.And the renal biopsy is relatively safe and has an important role for the very elderly patients.
5.Phenotypic and Molecular Characteristics of Children with Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis in South China
Wen ZHANG ; Ruizhu LIN ; Zhikun LU ; Huiying SHENG ; Yi XU ; Xiuzhen LI ; Jing CHENG ; Yanna CAI ; Xiaojian MAO ; Li LIU
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition 2020;23(6):558-566
Purpose:
Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) is a rare genetic autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in ATP8B1, ABCB11 or ABCB4. Mutational analysis of these genes is a reliable approach to identify the disorder.
Methods:
We collected and analyzed relevant data related to clinical diagnosis, biological investigation, and molecular determination in nine children carrying these gene mutations, who were from unrelated families in South China.
Results:
Of the nine patients (five males, four females) with PFIC, one case of PFIC1, four cases of PFIC2, and four cases of PFIC3 were diagnosed. Except in patient no. 8, jaundice and severe pruritus were the major clinical signs in all forms. γ-glutamyl transpeptidase was low in patients with PFIC1/PFIC2, and remained mildly elevated in patients with PFIC3. We identified 15 different mutations, including nine novel mutations (p.R470HfsX8, p.Q794X and p.I1170T of ABCB11 gene mutations, p.G319R, p.A1047P, p.G1074R, p.T830NfsX11, p.A1047PfsX8 and p.N1048TfsX of ABCB4 gene mutations) and six known mutations (p.G446R and p.F529del of ATP8B1 gene mutations, p.A588V, p.G1004D and p.R1057X of ABCB11 gene mutations, p.P479L of ABCB4 gene mutations). The results showed that compared with other regions, these three types of PFIC genes had different mutational spectrum in China.
Conclusion
The study expands the genotypic spectrum of PFIC. We identified nine novel mutations of PFIC and our findings could help in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
6.Construction of standardized training program for post-entry nursing postgraduates
Yanan LI ; Mengke MA ; Yanna CAI ; Fenghua LU ; Wenying WANG ; Qiaozhi SUN ; Xiaoping LOU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2022;38(34):2641-2653
Objective:To construct a standardized training program for full-time nursing postgraduate students, and to provide a basis for the training the high-quality nursing talents in hospitals.Methods:Through literature review and demi structured interview, preliminarily develop the training program was established from January to March 2021. Through two rounds of expert consultations of 16 experts, the standardized training program for nursing postgraduates was formulated.Results:The recovery rate of the two rounds were both 16/16. The expert authority coefficients of the two rounds of consultation were 0.819, respectively. The Kendall′s coordination coefficients of the two rounds of consultation were 0.329 and 0.334, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( P< 0.01). Finally, a standardized training program for entry-level nursing postgraduates was formed, which included five parts: training objects and quality requirements, training methods, training objectives, training contents and evaluation, with a total of 225 items. Conclusions:The standardized training program for nursing postgraduates formed is reliable, scientific and practical, which provides guidance and reference for the training and use of highly educated clinical nursing talents in hospitals.
8.Expert consensus on measurement and clinical application of serum HBV RNA in patients with chronic HBV infection
Yanna LIU ; Rong FAN ; Ruifeng YANG ; Shi LIU ; Jie WANG ; Hao LIAO ; Chao QIU ; Rui DENG ; Hongxin HUANG ; Peng HU ; Sujun ZHENG ; Wenhong ZHANG ; Xiangmei CHEN ; Hongsong CHEN ; Jian SUN ; Fengmin LU
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2022;30(5):505-512
Since the discovery of circulating hepatitis B virus (HBV) RNA in the peripheral blood of patients with chronic hepatitis B in 1996, a growing number of studies have focused on clarifying the biological characteristics and clinical application value of serum HBV RNA. This consensus mainly summarizes the research progress of serum HBV RNA existing profiles, quantitative detection methods, and current clinical applications. In order to better apply this indicator for the clinical management of patients with chronic HBV infection, recommendations on quantitative detection target regions, detection results, and clinical applications are put forward.
9.Amelioration of Cognitive Dysfunction in Diabetic Rats by Jianpi Qinghua Prescription
Qiuyue GUO ; Yanna GENG ; Xu HAN ; Jing TIAN ; Jie LI ; Qingguang CHEN ; Hao LU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(8):195-202
ObjectiveTo explore the amelioration of cognitive dysfunction in diabetes mellitus (DM) by Jianpi Qinghua prescription (JPQH) based on type 2 diabetes (T2DM) model rats. MethodFifty healthy male Wistar rats of SPF grade were randomly divided into control group (n=10) and experimental group (n=40). The rats in the control group were fed conventionally, while those in the experimental group were fed on a high-sugar, high-fat diet for six weeks and administered with streptozotocin (STZ) for the induction of the DM model. The model rats were randomly divided into model group, sitagliptin group (1.2 g·L-1), pioglitazone group (0.8 g·L-1), and JPQH group (1.3 g·mL-1), with 10 rats in each group. After six weeks of drug intervention, the changes in body weight, blood glucose, and other related indexes of each group were recorded. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to detect the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the peripheral blood and brain. The Morris water maze test was used to evaluate the cognitive function in rats. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe the pathological morphology of the hippocampal CA region. The amyloid β-protein 40 (Aβ40) level was detected by immunohistochemistry. The protein expression of t-tau and p-tau in hippocampal neurons of rats was detected by Western blot. ResultCompared with blank group, the body weight of model group was significantly decreased (P<0.05), blood glucose level was significantly increased (P<0.01), inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-1β were increased (P<0.05), learning and spatial ability were significantly decreased (P<0.01), the arrangement of hippocampal cells was loose and disordered, and the intercellular space was significantly increased. The number of cells decreased significantly, and the expression of Aβ40 increased significantly. and increased t-tau and p-tau protein content in the hippocampus (P<0.01). Compared with model group, the JPQH group showed reduced blood glucose (P<0.01), decreased TNF-α and IL-1β levels in the peripheral blood and cerebrospinal fluid (P<0.05), a downward trend of IL-6 without a statistical difference, improved learning and spatial memory ability (P<0.01), densely arranged cells in the hippocampal CA1 area, increased cell number, reduced Aβ40 expression, and decreased p-tau protein expression (P<0.05). ConclusionJPQH can prevent cognitive dysfunction in DM by reducing inflammatory factor levels, decreasing neurotoxicity caused by Aβ40 deposition, and inhibiting hyperphosphorylation of tau protein in DM rats.
10.Evaluation of the Difference Between Angelica-Astragalus Medicine Pair Dispensing Granules Decoction and Traditional Decoction Based on Chemical Composition and Pharmacological Action
Jing YAO ; Lijie MA ; Yanna REN ; Xiaopeng LI ; Junhan SHI ; Xinjing GUI ; Lu ZHANG ; Qingxiao WANG ; Xuelin LI ; Ruixin LIU
Herald of Medicine 2024;43(7):1112-1119
Objective To evaluate the differences in chemical composition and pharmacological effects between Angelica-Astragalus medicine pair decoction(DGD)and traditional decotion,and to provide a reference for the rational clinical application of Danggui Buxue decoction.Methods With the two comparison methods of unified and non-uniform raw material source batches,we set up different sample groups,established characteristic maps by HPLC,and evaluated the chemical components based on the similarity of characteristic maps,component types,index component content,common peak area,and other factors.The efficacy of the drug was evaluated in the hemorrhagic blood deficiency model mice.Results ①The similarity of the feature map between the DGD and TD was high(similarity was greater than 0.87).②The number of chromatographic peaks was inconsistent.Traditional decoction from self-purchased decoction pieces,or traditional decoction-Factory A decoction pieces had a total of 12 chromatographic peaks each.The DGD of Factory A had a total of 15 chromatographic peaks.There were 10 chromatographic peaks in the DGD of Factory B.③The contents of ferulic acid and calycosin 7-O-glucoside(CG)in DGD of Factory A were higher than those in traditional decoction(P<0.05,n=3).There was no significant difference between DGD and TD ferulic acid content in Factory B,but the content of CG was lower than that in traditional decoction(P<0.05).④The total area of common peaks in DGD was different from that in TD.The relative total ratios of the contents of the components in the self-purchased traditional decoction pieces,the traditional decoction pieces of Factory A,the formula granules of Factory A,and the formula granules of Factory B were 1.00,0.96,2.14,0.60,respectively.⑤Both DGD and traditional decoction could significantly promote the recovery of hemoglobin and red blood cells in hemorrhagic anemia model mice(P<0.01);Compared with the model control group,there was a significantly difference(P<0.05)except for the DGD group of Plant B.There was no significant difference between DGD and TD of Plant A,but there was a very significant difference between DGD and TD of Plant B(P<0.01).Conclusion Whether the raw material source batch is consistent or not,DGD and TD have certain differences in chemical composition.In terms of pharmacological effect,DGD,prepared from a unified batch of decoction pieces,has similar efficacy to traditional decoction in alleviating hemorrhagic anemia.There are certain differences in the pharmacological effects between DGD prepared from different batches of decoction pieces and traditional decoctions.The differences caused by the different preparation processes of the same source batch of prepared slices were compared,and the quality differences of the formula granules from different manufacturers were caused by the different source batches of prepared slices and different preparation processes,indicating the necessity and urgency of the country to formulate a unified quality standard for formula granules and related process specifications.