1.Influence of acute hypoxia on current of voltage-gated potassium channel in pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells of rats
Jinshan KE ; Yimei DU ; Qinmei KE ; Li TIAN ; Yuanzhou ZHU
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2013;22(5):435-440
Objective: To study influence of acute hypoxia on the current of voltage-gated potassium channel (IK) in pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMC) of rats. Methods: A total of 20 male SD rats were randomly and equally divided into normoxic control group and acute hypoxia group. The rats in acute hypoxia group were kept in hypoxic chamber for 8 h before experiment. Whole cell patch-clamp technique was used to record IK in PASMC. Results: Acute hypoxia significantly decreased the IK density in PASMC of rats. During -60mV to -10mV of resting membrane potential(RMP), acute hypoxia did not significantly decrease peak IK density in PASMC of rats, P>0.05; At 0 mV, acute hypoxia significantly decreased the peak IK density in PASMC [from(38.1 ± 5.2) pA / pF decreased to(9.82 ± 2.1) pA / pF ,P<0.05], then along with RMP increase in PASMC, the decreasing amplitude of peak IK density in PASMC gradually increased(P<0.05); From + 30 mV to+ 60 mV, the decreasing amplitude of peak IK density in PASMC further significantly increased(P<0.01); At + 60 mV the peak IK density decreased from(38.1 ± 5.2) pA / pF to(9.82 ± 2.1) pA / pF , and the decreasing amplitude reached (46.8±3.3)%. Conclusion: Acute hypoxia can decrease Kv current in PASMC of rats, leading to hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction.
2.Clinical efficacy of Shuxuening injection combined with epalrestat for diabetic nephropathy
Jingwen LIU ; Yimei TIAN ; Yan ZHONG ; Rongjing YANG ; Liming CHEN
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2015;(12):155-157
Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of Shuxuening combined with epalrestat in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy. Methods Eighty patients from March 2014 to June 2015 in Metabolic Disease Department of the Second Hospital of Tianjin were randomly divided into observation group and control group with 40 patients in each group.The control group received epalrestat, and the observation group received Shuxuening injection on the baisis of control group. The related indicators were compared between two groups.Results After treatment, the 24 h-urine microalbumin, plasma low density lipoprotein and serum creatinine in observation group [(239.31 ±106.54)mg/L,(2.45 ±0.55)mmol/L,(95.54 ± 22.13)mol/L]were lower than those in control group [(349.90 ±148.40),(3.41 ±0.52),(108.76 ±34.30)](P<0.05).The β2-microglobulin (β2-MG) and plasma high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in observation group [(0.39 ±0.06),(6.31 ±1.58)mg/L]were lower than those in control group [(0.49 ±0.12),(7.89 ±1.35)](P<0.05).The total efficacy in observation group was higher than that in control group (70.0%vs.45.0%,P<0.05).Conclusion Shuxuening injection joint epalrestat has the exact efficacy in treatment of patients with diabetic nephropathy.
3.Methodological study of flow field uniformity of mitral valve using vector flow mapping
Pintong HUANG ; Yimei YIN ; Chunpeng ZOU ; Kungao ZHAN ; Xinqiao TIAN ; Huiliao HE ; Lin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2010;19(5):382-385
Objective To establish a quantitative measurement of flow field uniformity of mitral valve in vivo and investigate the correlation between the parameter of flow field uniformity and the degree of mitral stenosis. Methods The flow field uniformity downstream of mitral valve in normal cases and patients with mitral stenosis were studied using vector flow mapping(VFM) technique. Results The flow field uniformity parameter of standard deviation of velocity (Vsd) in patients with mitral valve stenosis was significantly higher than that in control group ( P <0. 05). There was a negative linear correlation between Vsd and effective orifice area(EOA) in patients with mitral valve stenosis (parasternal long-axis: r = - 0. 816, P = 0.000; apical four chamber: r = - 0. 825, P = 0. 000). Conclusions VFM can really reflect the flow field uniformity of normal cases and patients with mitral stenosis.
4.Study on 31 cases with cesarean scar pregnancy treated by transvaginal surgery
Haiyan LU ; Wenhua ZHANG ; Jun SHAN ; Qishan TIAN ; Xiuqing ZHANG ; Lichun WU ; Yanxia ZHOU ; Sai LI ; Yimei PENG ; Dong LI ; Ling HU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2011;46(12):917-922
Objective To study clinical efficacy on cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) treated by transvaginal surgery.Methods From Jan.2008 to Mar.2011,31 cases with CSP were managed by transvaginal surgery in Anshan Women and Children Hospital.Based on ultrasonograpy examination and intraoperative exposure of lesion,variable surgical options were executed.Fifteen cases in group A were treated by debridement resection and vaginal repair of uterine wall,7 cases in group B were treated by transvaginal uterine artery ligation and curettage,9 cases were treated by cutting the anterior wall in the lower uterine segment and repairing uterine.The intraoperative blood loss,operation time,hospital stay,hCG fluctuation at postoperative period and complications were analyzed among those groups.Results Allcases in 3 groups were cured well in one time.( 1 ) The intraoperative blood loss were (41 ±21 ) ml in group A,(27 ±7) ml in group B and ( 148 ± 132) ml in group C.There was no statistically different blood loss between group A and group B ( P > 0.05 ),however,the amount blood loss in group C was significantly more than those in group A and group B ( P < 0.05 ).( 2 ) The average surgical time,the mean hospital stay,postoperative recovery time of blood hCG were (40 ± 11 ) minutes,(4.7 ± 0.8 ) days and ( 2.7 ± 1.0) weeks in group A,(44 ± 5 ) minutes,(4.0 ± 0.8) days and (2.9 ± 1.0) weeks in group B,(40 ± 12) minutes,(4.9 ± 1.0) days and (2.8 ±0.9) weeks in group C.Those clinical index were no statistically different among those 3 groups(P >0.05).(3) No bladder injury and other complications were observed in those groups.Conclusions Transvaginal surgery is efficacy,easy to operate,to keep the uterus,safe and economy in treatment of CSP.Surgery in group A is suitable to treat early and exogenous lesions; surgery in group B is suitable to treat endogenous lesions; surgery in group C is suitable to treat failure cases in group A and B,however,the injury is greater than those in group A and B.
5.Advantages and features of nanocomposite hydrogel in treatment of osteoarthritis
Linling TIAN ; Hairui GUO ; Xiaoming DU ; Jie FENG ; Xianzhe ZHANG ; Wenbin ZHANG ; Haoran SUN ; Xiaobin ZHANG ; Jingxia WANG ; Yimei HU ; Yi WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(15):2410-2415
BACKGROUND:Nanocomposite hydrogel has great research prospects and application potential in the treatment of osteoarthritis. OBJECTIVE:To review the research progress of nanocomposite hydrogel in osteoarthritis and cartilage repair. METHODS:Databases such as CNKI and PubMed were searched.The English key words were"nanocomposite hydrogel,nanogel,osteoarthritis,cartage,physical encapsulation,electrostatic interaction,covalent crosslinking",and the Chinese key words were"nanocomposite hydrogel,nanogel,osteoarthritis,cartage,physical encapsulation,physical encapsulation,electrostatic effect,covalent cross-linking".After an initial screening of all articles based on inclusion and exclusion criteria,71 articles with high correlation were retained for review. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:In cell or animal experiments,nanocomposite hydrogel has the effect of improving osteoarthritis.Nanocomposite hydrogel can promote cartilage repair,improve the internal environment of osteoarthritis,and achieve the therapeutic purpose of osteoarthritis by improving the mechanical environment between joints,carrying targeted drugs,and promoting the chondrogenesis of seed cells.At present,the research of nanocomposite hydrogel in osteoarthritis disease still has a huge space to play.It is expected to open up a new way for the clinical treatment of osteoarthritis by continuing to deepen the research of material preparation and actively carrying out cell and animal experiments.
6.Clinical significance of PCT,DD,and CRP levels in patients with infection in acute-on-chronic liver fail-ure
Liming TAN ; Yimei MENG ; Tingting LONG ; Xiaolin GUAN ; Sifan WU ; Wei ZHENG ; Huiying FU ; Qiaohua WANG ; Yang WU ; Tingting ZENG ; Yongjian TIAN ; Jianlin YU ; Juanjuan CHEN ; Hua LI ; Lip-Ing CAO ; Hui XU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2018;34(3):410-415
Objective To investigate the clinical diagnostic value of serum procalcitonin(PCT),D-dimer (DD),C-reactive protein(CRP)in acute-on-chronic liver failure(ACLF). Methods 124 ACLF patients, 63 chronic hepatitis B patients,32 chronic hepatitis C patients,24 chronic hepatitis E patients and 60 healthy controls from the second affiliated hospital of Nanchang University were enrolled in this study.PCT was detected by a sandwish immunodetection method. D-dimer was detected by Latex Turbidimetry. CRP was detected by rate nephenometry. The detection results were used for analyzing the clinical diagnostic value of ACLF with infection. Results(1)The level of PCT,DD and CRP in ACLF group were significantly higher than non-ACLF group and healthy controls(P<0.05).The levels of PCT,DD and CRP in the infection group were significantly higher than non-infection group(P<0.05).(2)The positive rates of PCT,DD and CRP in the infection group were 93.24%, 78.38%,89.19%,which were significantly higher than the non-infection group and healthy controls respectively (P < 0.05).(3)The sensitivity(93.24%)and specificity(90.00%)of PCT were the highest among all indexes. (4)The area under the ROC curve of PCT,DD,CRP were 0.892,0.715,0.755,respectively.PCT had the highest diagnostic value. Conclusion The levels of serum PCT,DD and CRP have a significant clinical value for the early diagnosis of ACLF with infection.
7.Gouteng Prescription Treats Primary Hypertension with Anxiety Disorder in Patients with Syndrome of Yang Hyperactivity and Heat Toxin: Clinical Efficacy and Impact on Balance of Inflammatory Cytokines
Yongcheng WANG ; Yimei ZHANG ; Xiangdong XU ; Changjing CHEN ; Lin WANG ; Sutong WANG ; Zifang TIAN ; Xiao LI ; Jibiao WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(24):138-145
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical efficacy of Gouteng prescription in treating the patients with primary hypertension with anxiety disorder due to yang hyperactivity and heat toxin and the impact of the formula on the balance of inflammatory cytokines. MethodA total of 98 patients diagnosed with primary hypertension and anxiety disorder were randomized into control and observation groups. On the basis of conventional western medicine treatment for hypertension, the control group (47 patients) was treated with Shugan Jieyu capsules for 8 weeks, while the treatment group (51 patients) with Gouteng prescription for 8 weeks. The two groups were compared in terms of the blood pressure level, 24-hour blood pressure variability, Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA) score, Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) score, quality of life (SF-36 scale) score, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome score and efficacy, incidence of adverse reactions, and the levels of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-10, and IL-4 in the serum of peripheral blood. ResultThe final trial was completed with 95 patients, including 46 in the control group and 49 in the observation group. The treatment in both groups lowered the blood pressure and blood pressure variability (P<0.05, P<0.01). The observation group outperformed the control group in recovering the systolic blood pressure (SBP), 24-hour mean systolic blood pressure (24 h SBP), 24-hour systolic blood pressure variability (24 h SBPV), and 24-hour diastolic blood pressure variability (24 h DBPV) (P<0.05). After treatment, the HAMA and PSQI scores in both groups decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the observation group had lower HAMA and PSQI scores than the control group (P<0.05). Compared with those before treatment, the SF-36 scores in both groups increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). After treatment, the observation group had higher scores of physiological function (PF), bodily pain (BP), social function (SF), role-emotional (RE), and mental health (MH) indicators than the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the TCM syndrome scores in both groups decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the observation group had lower score than the control group (P<0.05). The total response rate regarding TCM syndrome in the observation group was 85.71% (42/49), which was higher than that (63.04%, 29/46) in the control group (χ2=6.621, P<0.05). The treatment in both groups lowered the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6) and elevated the levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-10, IL-4) (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the changes were more obvious in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). There were no adverse events during the research process. ConclusionGouteng prescription can recover the blood pressure level, reduce blood pressure variability, suppress anxiety state, improve sleep and quality of life, decrease TCM syndrome score, increase total response rate, lower serum IL-1β and IL-6 levels, and elevate serum IL-10 and IL-4 levels in the patients with primary hypertension complicated with anxiety disorder due to yang hyperactivity and heat toxin. It may exert the effects by regulating the balance of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines.