1.Effects of perindopril on bone metabolism in a rat model of retinoic acid-induced osteoporosis
Yi ZHONG ; Qing XUE ; Yi ZHOU ; Lianghua CHEN ; Lichao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(18):2589-2595
BACKGROUND: Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system existed in bone tissue. Recent studies on antihypertensive drugs found that angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor type antihypertensive drug was possibly effective for osteoporosis. Perindopril is one of the commonly used antihypertensive drugs. Whether perindopril affected bone metabolism or could be used in anti-osteoporosis has not been reported.
OBJECTIVE: To observe effects of perindopril on bone metabolism in a rat model of osteoporosis induced by retinoic acid.
METHODS: Fifty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into five groups, with ten in each group. In the model group and each perindopril groups, rats were intragastricaly administered retinoic acid solution 80 mg/kg per day. After successful model establishment, rats in different perindopril groups were intragastrical y administered perindopril 2, 4 and 8 mg/kg per day, once a day, for 42 consecutive days. In the normal control and model groups, rats were given an equal volume of distil ed water. Serum calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, bone mass and bone mineral density were detected in each group. Expression of bone specific alkaline phosphatase and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase mRNA in bone tissue was determined.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Compared with the model group, after treatment with perindopril, serum calcium and phosphorus levels were increased, alkaline phosphatase activities were significantly decreased, bone mass and bone mineral density were obviously increased in rats with retinoic acid-induced osteoporosis. Expression of bone specific alkaline phosphatase mRNA was higher in the perindopril 8 mg/kg group than in the perindopril 2 and 4 mg/kg groups and model group. Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase mRNA expression was higher in the perindopril 8 mg/kg group than in the model group. These results indicated that perindopril could improve partial bone metabolic biochemical markers in osteoporosis rats, promoted bone formation by up-regulating bone specific alkaline phosphatase mRNA expression, and had a certain preventive effect on retinoic acid-induced osteoporosis.
2.Research progress of small molecule fluorescent probes for ferrous ion and heme
Chen CHEN ; Yi-xin CHEN ; Chong-jing ZHANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2023;58(8):2250-2259
Small molecule fluorescent probes have gained widespread attention for their advantages of high selectivity, sensitivity, and easy to operate, and have played a critical role in the detection of various species. They have also demonstrated great potential in the field of biomedical research. Iron, as the most abundant transition metal in the human body, plays a vital role in many physiological functions. Due to the influence of the reductive microenvironment of cell, ferrous ion (Fe2+) is the main component of labile iron in living cells. Heme, consisting of Fe2+ and protoporphyrin IX, is one of the main signaling molecules that wrap biological iron in the human body, and also participates in many physiological and pathological processes. Therefore, the development of small molecule fluorescent probes for detecting Fe2+ and heme as effective monitoring tools will help to further understand their pathological and physiological functions, with potential applications in other fields. This review summarizes the research progress of small molecule fluorescent probes for Fe2+ and heme detection in recent years, and provides insights into future directions for their development.
3.Aurora-A/NF-κB is involved in the radioresistance of human lung adenocarcinoma SPC-A1/DTX cells
Yi ZHANG ; Dongqin CHEN ; Kai ZHANG ; Rui WANG ; Longbang CHEN
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2015;(6):579-583
Objective Human lung adenocarcinoma SPC-A1/DTX cells have a higher radioresistance than SPC -A1cells. This study was to investigate the role of Aurora-An/uclear factor κB ( NF-κB) in the radioresistance of human lung adenocarcinoma SPC-A1/DTX cells and its possible molecular mechanisms . Metho ds We collected human lung adenocarcinoma SPC-A1 and SPC A1/DTX cells and divided them into four groups:sh-Aurora-A ( Aurora-A plasmid interference ) , sh-NC, NF-κB inhibition ( SPC-A1/DTX +NF-κB inhibitor ) , and DMSO control .We measured the in vitro radio-sensitivity of the cells by MTT assay , determined their proliferation ability by cloning assay , and detected the mRNA and protein expressions of the target genes by real -time quantitative RT-PCR and Western blot , respectively . Results The 50% effective doses ( ED50 ) of the SPC-A1 and SPC-A1/DTX cells on radiotherapy were (6.5 ±0.3) and (12.8 ±0.6) Gy, respectively, with statisti-cally significant difference between the two groups ( P <0.01 ) .In the radiation doses of 0, 2, 4, and 6 Gy, the numbers of the cloned SPC-A1 cells were 345 ±20 , 252 ±22 , 170 ±15 , and 81 ±10 , sig-nificantly lower than those of the cloned SPC -A1/DTX cells (402 ±21, 370 ±18, 301 ±16, and 252 ±15) (P<0.05).The protein and mRNA expressions of Aurora-A were remarkably higher in the SPC-A1/DTX than in the SPC-A1 cells (1.00 ±0.08 and 1.00 ±0. 06 vs 0.49 ±0.03 and 0.22 ±0.02, P<0.05).MTT assay showed a higher ED50 in the sh-NC than in the sh-Aurora-A cells ([11. 8 ±0.5] vs [7.1 ±0.3] Gy, P<0.01) as well as in the control than in the NF-κB inhibition group ([11.7 ±0.5] vs [6.1 ±0.3] Gy, P<0.01).Inhibition of Aurora-A increased the expression of IκBa by 2.18 ±0.32 times (P<0.01) and that of NF-κB by 0.24 ±0.03 times (P<0.01).The expressions of IκBa (1.00 ±0.05) and NF-κB (1.00 ±0.04) were significantly lower in the parent strains of SPC-A1 than 0.65 ±0.04 and 2.18 ±0.15 in the drug-resistant strains of SPC-A1/DTX (P<0.01). Conclusi on Auro-ra-A/NF-κB is involved in the radioresistance of human lung adenocarcinoma SPC-A1/DTX cells.
5.Effects of 70 pearl flavor pill associating with acupuncture on nerve function in acute cerebral infarction patients
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(7):159-161
Objective To analyse the effect of 70 pearl flavor pill associating with acupuncture on nerve function in acute cerebral infarction patients.Methods A total of 128 patients with acute cerebral infarction were enrolled in this study in our hospital from January 2015 to June 2016 and randomly divided into two group.Two groups were treated with routine treatment,the observation group was treated another with 70 pearl flavor pill combined with acupuncture program.Results The total effective of observation group was 92.19%,higher than that of control group 75.00%(P<0.05).After treatment,NIHSS score,FMA motor function score,Serum S-100βprotein,hs-CRP level of observation group were better than that of control group (P<0.05).Conclusion 70 pearl flavor pill associating with acupuncture on the basis of routine treatment can improve hemorheology,reduce inflammation and improve the therapeutic effect and it has no obvious side effects.
6.Extraction and Determination of Polysaccharide from Discarded Fibrous Roots of Radix Panacis Quingueforlii
Renquan ZHANG ; Jieping L ; Yi CHEN
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 1993;0(02):-
Objective:To establish a feasible method for extracting polysaccharide from the discarded fibrous roots of Radix Panacis Quingueforlii afterpanaquilon had been extracted, and determine the polysaccharide content. Methods:Enzymolysis technique and alcohol was applied for decolorization, and phenol-sulfuric-acid method was used to determine the active polysaccharide content.The content of trace element and heavy mental was measured by element-analyzer and atomic fluorescence photometer respectively. Results: The yield of polysaccharide from the fibrous roots was close (about 11.7%) to the main root.And the content of heavy metal can match the national standard.Conclusion:It is valuable to extract the polysaccharide from the discarded fibrous root of Radix Panacis Quingueforlii.
7.Comparison of DR and CR in digital medical imaging
Yi ZHU ; Weidong ZHANG ; Min CHEN
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 1993;0(06):-
This article explains the development,intension and distinctness of DR and CR,and discusses their composing and using methods.In addition,this article expounds how DR and CR take images,how to equip and use them in the radiodiagnosis section and differences between them.
8.TLC Identification of Fuke Zhixue Granules
Ling MA ; Shinong CHEN ; Yi ZHANG
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 1993;0(04):-
Objective To establish a TLC method for the identification of herbal medicines in Fuke Zhixue Granules.Methods Fructus Gardeniae,Radix Scutellariae,Flos Sophorae,Radix Angelicae Sinensis and Cortex Moutan were identified by TLC.Results Under the selected condition,clear and distinguishable spots were detectable and the separating result was satisfactory.Conclusion The methods are proved to be simple and specialized with a good reproductivity and can be used as one of the quality control for the preparation.
9.Research on design and application of medical waste management system
Minya CHEN ; Yi ZHANG ; Liangliang LU
China Medical Equipment 2014;(10):12-13,14
Objective: Medical waste management is not only the problem of hospital, but also is an important public health problem. Apply modern information technology to insure real-time tracking and monitoring medical waste recycling, storage, disposal, improve medical waste management. Methods: Construct medical waste management system with wireless network, bar code and RFID etc. Results:By this system, transportation, storage and disposal that process of medical waste within the hospital are monitoring and supervision effective. Conclusion:The collection and transportation sectors of medical waste have been standard, to ensure the security, enhanced transparency and improved hospital management.
10.Determination of Content of Ceftizoxime by RP-HPLC
Aichun YI ; Shunzhi ZHANG ; Difang CHEN
China Pharmacy 2001;0(11):-
OBJECTIVE:To determine the content of ceftizoxime for injection METHODS:A RP-HPLC method was established,the polarls C18 was used as analysis column The mobile phase consisted of 0 23% sodium hydrogen phosphate and 0 14% trisodium buffer-acetonitrile(85∶15),the flow rate was 1 0ml/min,the detection wavelength was 254nm RESULTS:The linear range of ceftizoxime was 4 1 462~37 3 156?g/ml,r=0 9 999 The relative standard deviation was 0 6% CONCL_USION:The method is rapid,accurate and suitable for determination of content of ceftizoxime for injection