1.Bacteriostatic effect of extract of Ginkgo Ailoba leaves on Porphyromonas gingivalisinvitro
Yingchun JIANG ; Hanwei LI ; Yongmei LI ; Li QU ; Xiangdao HUANG
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2014;(5):1018-1023
Objective To explore the antibacterial activity of extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves on Porphyromonas gingivalis in vitro ,and to provid pharmacological reference for developing a new type of antibacterial drugs in the treatment of periodontal disease.Methods This experiment was divided into negative control group,imipenem control group and different concentrations and forms of extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves groups.Solvent extraction method was used to extract the extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves, punching method and test tube method were performed to detect the antibacterial activity of extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves in anaerobic environment invitro and compared with Staphylococcusaureus and E.coli.By observing the antibacterial ring diameter and determination of the minimum bacteriostasis concentration (MIC),the antibacterial activities of extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves in vitro were measured.Results In the experiment of bacteriostatic ring,Porphyromonas gingivalis was treated with extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves,Ginkgo biloba leaf tablet and Ginkgo biloba soft capsule concentrate and 1∶4 diluent,the bacteriostatic ring diameters were decreased with the decreasing of the concentration.The maximum bacteriostatic diameter of Ginkgo biloba extract was 1 6.5 mm,and the maximum bacteriostasis diameters of Ginkgo biloba leaf tablet and soft capsule were 15.3 and 14.5 mm,respectively;the bacteriostatic diameter of the exact of Ginkgo biloba leaves was bigger than those of Ginkgo biloba leaf tablet and Ginkgo biloba soft capsule (P < 0.05), but there was no statistical difference of bacteriostatic diameter between Ginkgo biloba leaf tablet and Ginkgo biloba soft capsule (P> 0.05);E.coli and Staphylococcusaureus groups get the same results.When the concentration of extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves was more than 1.95 mg·L-1 ,there was no growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis but E. coli and Staphylococcus aureusa still grew;only the concentrations of exact of Girkgo biloba leaves were more than 6.25 and 12.5 mg· L-1 ,E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus didn’t grow;the bacteriostatic effect of extract of Ginkgo biloba on Porphromonas gingivalis was better than E.coli and Staphylococcus aureus . Conclusion Extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves has antibacterial effect on Porphyromonas gingivalis.
2.Prognostic influence of combination therapy with mild hypothermia and edaravone for acute cerebral infarction
Panbing HUANG ; Jianhui WANG ; Yongmei QU ; Beiwei TANG ; Hua CHEN ; Xuemei HUANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2012;35(27):8-11
Objective To explore the prognostic influence of combination therapy with mild hypothermia and edaravone for acute cerebral infarction.Methods Two hundred and forty-five cases of diagnosed as acute cerebral infarction within 72 hours of onset were randomly divided into four groups according to the doctor visiting time.All the groups were treated with routine drugs.Combined therapy group (65 cases ) was treated with mild hypothermia combined with edaravone.Mild hypothermia group (59 cases ) was treated with local mild hypothermia.Edaravone group (58 cases) was treated with edaravone.Control group (63 cases) was only treated with routine drugs.The European Stroke Scale (ESS) score was performed before treatment,30 days after treatment.The activity of daily living (ADL) scores were evaluated before treatment,30 and 90 days after treatment.Results ESS scores were (45.22 ± 16.94),(46.88 ± 22.54),(47.13 ± 10.92),(46.94 ± 16.41 ) scores before treatment in combined therapy group,mild hypothermia group,edaravone group,control group respectively.ALD scores were (20.54 ± 14.65 ),(20.94 ± 10.93),(21.83 ± 14.71),(23.61 ± 18.91 ) scores before treatment in combined therapy group,mild hypothermia group,edaravone group,control group respectively.There were no differences in ESS and ADL scores before treatment among the groups.ADL scores were higher 30,90 days after treatment in combined therapy group [(59.57 ± 30.99),(74.46 ± 25.61) scores] than those in mild hypothermia group [(43.91 ±27.61),(58.13 ±26.62) scores) and control group [(34.58 ±27.75), (45.56 ±26.10) scores] (P < 0.05) and higher after 90 days treatment than that in edaravone group [(62.83 ± 28.74) scores] (P < 0.05 ).ESS scores 30 days after treatment in combined therapy group [(72.24 ± 14.54) scores] were higher than those in mild hypothermia group [(65.88 ± 17.76) scores],edaravone group [(65.27 ± 18.02) scores],control group [(60.62 ± 14.97) scores] (P < 0.05 ).The effectiveness in combined therapy group [63.08% (41/65)] was higher than that in mild hypothermia group [42.37%(25/59)],edaravone group [41.38% (24/58)] and control group [23.81% ( 15/63 )] ( P < 0.05 ).The mortality rate in combined therapy group [9.23 % (6/65)] was lower than that in mild hypothermia group[10.17%(6/59)],edaravone group[12.07%(7/58 )] and control group [12.70% (8/63)],but there was no significant difference (P > 0.05 ).Conclusion The combination therapy with mild hypothermia and edaravone can improve the prognosis of acute cerebral infarction.
3.WT1 peptide-loaded DC triggers cytotoxic T lymphocytes and killing effects on K562 cells in vitro
Dongjun LIN ; Jiaye HUA ; Yongmei FU ; Qu LIN ; Renwei HUANG ; Zhigang FANG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1989;0(05):-
AIM: To study the effects of WT1 peptide-loaded dendritic cells (DC) stimulating the cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) on K562 cells in vitro. METHODS: DC were generated from normal human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) in the presence of granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor(GM-CSF), interleukin-4 (IL-4) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) , DC were cultured with WT1 peptides , and then triggered T cells into specific CTL. RESULTS: Most suspended cells exhibited distinctive morphological features of DCs and they stimulated proliferation of allogenic lymphocytes. Under the effector : target ratio of ~20∶1 , CTLs derived from cultures with DC and WT1 peptides were showed 86.1%?26.8% cytotoxicity against K562 cells, cytotoxicity by CTLs derived from cultures with unloaded DC against K562 cells were 47.1%?20.8% and cytotoxicity by lymphocytes were 27.7%?15.3%. Cytotoxicity by CTLs derived from culture with WT1 peptides-loaded DC were the strongest among three groups (P
4.The central role of corticotropin-releasing hormone in stress-induced hyperthermia and LPS-induced fever in rats
Huadong WANG ; Yang QU ; Yanping WANG ; Yuxia YAN ; Yongmei FU ; Daxiang LU ; Chuji LI
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(02):-
AIM: To further investigate the role of central corticotropin-releasing hormone in stress-induced hyperthermia and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced fever in the rat. METHODS: Test substances were administered intracerebroventricularly (icv) via a third ventricle cannula. Body temperature responses were monitored at 30 min intervals using colonic thermistor probes. Arginine vasopressin (AVP) level in the ventral septal area (VSA) determined by radioimmunoassay. RESULTS: In normal saline controls, rats were handled to take the colonic temperature, their body temperature significantly increased with a peak of (0.88?0.31)℃. The injection (icv) of ?-helical CRH(9-41), a CRH-41 receptor antagonists, markedly attenuated the stress-induced hyperthermia within 90 min after injection of normal saline. LPS(300 ng, icv) stimulated a biphasic rise in the colonic temperature, the 3.5 h thermal response index (TRI 3.5 ) and AVP levels in the VSA of LPS-treated rats were higher than those of control rats. The AVP responses to LPS were inhibited significantly by blockade of central CRH actions using ?-helical CRH(9-41) (5 ?g ,icv) administered 10 min prior to LPS, while ?-helical CRH(9-41) (5 ?g ,icv) resulted in exacerbated febrile responses to LPS(300 ng, icv). CONCLUSION: Central CRH plays an important role in stress-induced hyperthermia. The injection (icv) of ?-helical CRH(9-41) enhances markedly LPS-induced fever in rats. CRH is a dual action molecule in LPS-induced fever, which itself mediates LPS-induced fever, at the same time, and limits the rise in body temperature during fever through actions of AVP in the VSA and glucocoticoids.
5.Cardiovascular response at the rate of work at 70% maximal heart rate on ergometry cycle in healthy middle-aged and elder people
Zhenbiao ZHAO ; Yongmei ZHANG ; Zhi ZHANG ; Jie WANG ; Liping HUANG ; Lei QU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2003;9(5):315-316
ObjectiveTo investigate the exercise capability and the cardiovascular response at the rate of work on ergometry cycle at 70% maximal heart rate(MHR),in healthy middle-aged people(45-60 years old) and the elder people(≥60 years old ),and to offer the information of physical exercise for cardiopulmonary disease patients and formulate exercise prescription for healthy middle-aged and old people.Methods36 objects were sitting on a bicycle ergometer and exercised with a gradual increase of workload to maintain their heart rate at 70%MHR for 3 minutes. The electrocardiogram, blood pressure, rate of work, and metabolic equivalents(METs) were recorded.ResultsAll objects finished this test,without angina pectoris, shortness of breath and fatigue. Heart rate came back to the level before the test in all objects and blood pressure reduced to some extent in most objects,at the 8 minutes after cool down.The rate of work on ergometry cycle at 70%MHR were (98±10.23)W for male,(64±11.13)W for female in middle-aged people,while that was(75±8.25)W for male and(50±9.23) for female in old people﹙P<0.01).METs at 70%MHR were(5.82±0.83) for male and(4.25±0.63) for female in middle-aged people, while that was(5.75±1.25) for male and(4.05±0.93) for female in old people(P>0.20).ConclusionsThe cardiovascular response is safe for healthy middle-aged and older people exercising at 70%Hrmax. It maybe the reference for them to do the physical fitness exercise.
6.Protection of L-glutamine against myocardial cell injury induced by endotoxin
Renbin QI ; Daxiang LU ; Huadong WANG ; Haihua WANG ; Chaofeng HU ; Yang QU ; Huijie YANG ; Yanping WANG ; Yongmei FU ; Chuji LI
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1989;0(06):-
AIM:To observe protective effect of L-glutamine on myocardial cell injury induced by endotoxin. METHODS:22 male SD rats,weighting(250?30)g,were randomly divided into three groups:control group( n= 7),endotoxin group( n= 7),glutamine/endotoxin group( n= 8). Heart were isolated from rats and perfused on Langendorff apparatus with Krebs- Henseleit(K-H)buffer(Saturation 95%O 2+5%CO 2)at a constant pressure(8.33 kPa)and temperature(37℃). The activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD)and malondialdehyde (MDA)content of efflux from coronary artery, monophasic action potential(MAP)and contractile force were measured at certain timepoints (0 min,20 min,50 min,80 min). RESULTS: Monophasic action potential and contractile force were markedly improved in Gln/ET group. The activity of SOD and MDA level in Gln/ET group restored closely to that in control group. CONCLUSION:L-gluta mine protects myocardial cells from injure induced by endotoxin.
7.Research on the correlation between parents' posttraumatic growth, mental resilience and family function in children with autism spectrum disorder
Xiuqun QIN ; Fenglei QU ; Yongmei LI ; Yongli PANG ; Lifeng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2020;36(18):1400-1404
Objective:To explore the correlation between parents′ posttraumatic growth, mental resilience and family functioning in children with autism spectrum disorder.Methods:Using the convenience sampling method, 169 parents of children with autism spectrum disorders were selected. General data questionnaire, Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), Conner-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD - RISC) and Family Assessment Device (FAD) were investigated.Results:The total PTGI score of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder was 58.79±18.92. The scores of appreciation of life, new possibilities, personal strength, relating to others and spiritual change were 19.49±6.15, 10.46±4.59, 9.05±3.32, 7.79±3.65, 12.01±3.83. The PTGI score of 37.3% parents was lower than 52, which was at a low level. Parents in the high score (> 74) group and the low score (< 52) group had statistically significant differences ( P<0.05) in the total score of CD - RISC and scores in all dimensions, as well as the differences in the scores of the four dimensions of FAD, namely problem solving, communication, role and behavior control. The total score of PTGI of parents was positively correlated with the total score of CD - RISC and the scores of its all dimensions ( r values were 0.201-0.317, P<0.05), and negatively correlated with the scores of Problem Solving, Communication and Behavioral Control of FAD ( r values were -0.233 - -0.196, P<0.05). Conclusions:The parents of children with autism spectrum disorder have an average level of posttraumatic growth. People with better mental resilience and healthier family functions have higher post-traumatic growth level.
8.Development and Evaluation of DNA Authenticity Identification Kit for Genuine Medicinal Materials Gastrodia Elata
Qiuhe MA ; Yuhe MA ; Yue LIU ; Tao LI ; Lijun GAO ; Wei XIA ; Mingcheng LI ; Yongmei QU
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(9):1198-1203
OBJECTIVE
To develop a DNA authenticity identification kit of Gastrodia elata that combined DNA extraction technology with PCR technology, and to evaluate the performance of the kit methodologically.
METHODS
The ITS2 sequences of Gastrodia elata and its common forgeries, such as amabilis root, dahlia tuber and potato, were found by the National Center for Biotechnology Information(NCBI). DNAMAN was used for multi-sequence alignment, and NCBI-primer-blast was used to design specific primers of Gastrodia elata. Improved DNA extraction method to ensure efficient extraction of authentic Gastrodia elata and its common forgeries genomic DNA, UV spectrophotometry was used to measure the concentration and purity. The PCR reaction system was optimized, the composition and reaction conditions of the kit were determined, and the commercially available gastrodia elata samples were randomly sampled.
RESULTS
The DNA purity OD260/OD280 values of the samples extracted by the developed kit were (1.87±0.13). The minimum detection limit was 10 ng·μL−1, and the result of repeated detection was the same for 3 times. Repeated freezing and thawing for 5, 10, 15, 20 times had no effect on the detection effect, and it could be stored at −20℃ for 1 year, among 10 commercially available gastrodia elata samples tested, 7 were authentic and 3 were counterfeit.
CONCLUSION
The DNA authenticity test kit is highly specific, sensitive, reproducible and stable, and the test results are accurate, it is suitable for the rapid identification of asparagus and its common forgeries.