1.Dynamic expression of Nogo-A receptor in the hippocampus following focal cerebral ischemia in rats
Zhihua YANG ; Yue CAO ; Jie XU
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2012;20(1):30-34
Objective To investigate the dynamic expression of Nogo-A receptor (NgR) in the hippocampus following focal cerebral ischemia in rats.Methods The focal cerebral ischemia model was established by electrocoagulating the right middle cerebral artery in rats.The expression of NgR in the ischemic hippocampal CA1,CA2 and CA3 regions at different time points after cerebral ischemia were detected by immunohistochemical staining.Results The expressions of NgR were up-regulated in hippocampal CA1 and CA2 regions at the first day,in the CA3 region at the second day after cerebral ischemia; the expressions of NgR in the CA1 and CA2 regions at the fifth day was decreased to the lowest.The expressions of NgR was up-regulated again in the CA1 and CA2 regions at the 28th day.Conclusions The NgR expression in the hippocampus in ischemic side showed different change characteristics at different regions,however,the overall change trend showed a 2 peaks and a valley phenomenon,which indicated that NgR might have different functions at different time periods after cerebral ischemia.
2.Traditional Chinese Medicine Study and Relevant Development on Mild Cognitive Impairment
Huijuan CAO ; Zhihua YU ; Jiulin CHEN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(8):1729-1733
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is considered as an intermediate clinical state between normal aging and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The cognitive function and life ability of patients are normal, which have not met the criteria of AD. MCI is considered to be an earlier stage of AD. The clinical effects of AD in the middle or late stage are unsatisfactory. Therefore, studies on MCI have become the hot research areas both at home and abroad. The therapy of MCI is similar to AD. The treatment effect is uncertain. Hence, the understanding and treatment of MCI by TCM reflected TCM features. This article reviewed on TCM understanding of MCI, TCM syndrome differentiation criteria and TCM treatment methods of MCJ. Thus, it was aimed to further understand the dynamic of MCI in order to provide references for improving TCM clinical effects and reducing the incidence of AD.
3.GIS platform for real-time monitoring and early warning of forestry schisto-somiasis-control project:a case study in Renshou County,Sichuan Province
Meng CAO ; Qixiang SUN ; Zhihua GUO
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2016;(1):84-87
Objective To real?timely monitor the environment in the forestry schistosomiasis control project(CFSCP)area and to early warn the status of Oncomelania hupensis snails in the schistosomiasis endemic area. Methods Based on ArcGIS Engine 10.1 software,the Geographic Information System(GIS)platform of the forestry schistosomiasis project of real?time mon?itoring,early warning and emergency management in Renshou County,Sichuan Province,was designed and established. Re?sults The functions of the platform mainly included real?time monitoring of the environment in CFSCP area,and early warning of the crisis status of O. hupensis snails,as well as editing the map of snail distribution,query,spatial analysis and other GIS functions. Conclusion This platform could provide the scientific support to the forestry administrative department of the CF?SCP area.
4.Advances in Studies on Serum Biomarkers and Susceptibility Genes in Differential Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Yuan CAO ; Jinlu TONG ; Zhihua RAN
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology 2014;(5):297-300
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)includes Crohn’s disease (CD)and ulcerative colitis (UC).The differential diagnosis between CD and UC mainly depends on clinical symptoms,endoscopy,pathological biopsy,laboratory and imaging examinations.In recent years,studies with a variety of IBD-related biomarkers develop rapidly because of its non-invasiveness,simple and easily acceptable.With the development of genome-wide association study (GWAS),great progress has been achieved in studies of gene mutations and susceptibility genes related with CD and UC,which provides new approach for diagnosis of the disease.This article reviewed the advances in studies on serum biomarkers and susceptibility genes in differential diagnosis of IBD.
5.Influencing factors of delivery modes for pregnant women at a local community of Shanghai
Wenqun CAO ; Jiangqin LIU ; Zhihua WEI
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2012;11(6):434-436
ObjectiveTo investigate the selection of dilivery of pregnant women and related factors.MethodsThe selection of delivery modes for pregnant women was investigated by analyzing the associated factors of the infants registered into a computerized health care managing system from January 1,2008 to December 31,2010 at a local community of Shanghai.The information associated with delivery modes of their mothers was collected and the choice of delivery modes investigated through a standardized questionnaire by interviewing the mothers at two months after birth.ResultsThe cesarean section (C/S)rate of pregnant women residing in this local area was 58.3 % (224/384).In the C/S group,the percentages of delivery age ≥24 yr,white-collar workers,education level at high school and above and monthly income ≥ 3000 yuan were 73.2% ( 164/224 ),38.4% ( 86/224 ),79.5% ( 178/224 ) and 80.8% ( 181/224 )respectively.And they were all higher than those of vaginal delivery (63.1%,n =101; 32.5%,n =52;69.4%,n =111; 70.6%,n =113 ).The choices of C/S depended on the existences of maternal,fetal,social-psychological and others factors during pregnancy.Most pregnant women and families who chose C/S without medical indications were afraid of pain ( 33.9% ) or a failure of vaginal delivery ( 30.5% ).ConclusionsThe social-psychological factors of pregnant women are important in the choices of delivery modes.Unnecessary C/S could be reduced by improving their knowledge of delivery with meticulous prenatal health care consultations.
6.Study on moisture-proof of extract granule by film coating in Biantong Capsule
Hong LU ; Liming CHEN ; Baoming WU ; Shengjie ZHU ; Zhihua CAO ;
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(03):-
Objective: In order to solve the problem of moisture absorption for Biantong Capsule, the extract granule of Chinese medicine is covered with HPMC for Biantong Capsule. Methods: Taking moisture absorption rate as measure index, various facters effected the moisture absorption rate, and the optimal coating process can be selected with well disturbed uniform design and computer analog test. Results: Under the condition of 25℃, relative moisture 75% and 100% respectively, the moisture absorption rate is lower than uncovered granules, the critic relative moisture of covered granules is greater than that of uncovered granules. Conclusion: Chinese medicine of Biantong Capsule covered with HPCM can be served as a good anti moisture method.
7.Study on quality standard of Puqinxiaoyan Tablets
Fuliang XIONG ; Zhixiong LI ; Zhihua CAO ; Yongping WANG ;
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(02):-
AIM: To establish the quality standard of Puqinxiaoyan Tablets (Radix Scutellariae, Herba Taraxaci, Herba Corydalis Bungeanae, etc.). METHODS: TLC was used for identification of Herba Taraxaci, Herba Corydalis Bungeanae; HPLC was used for the determination of baicalin. RESULTS: The TLC identification was highly specific and the spots clear and concentrated. The linear range of baicalin was from 0.060~ 0.660?g, r = 0.99991, The recovery of the loading was 97.29%, RSD was 2.13%, respectively. The content of baicalin wasn't less than than 9.0mg per tablet. This method was easy to operate with accurate result, high sensitivity and good reproducibility. CONCLUSION: These methods are able to effectively control the quality of Puqinxiaoyan Tablets.
8.Progress in anti-HBV infection research by RNA interference
Liang PENG ; Zhihua LIU ; Zhenhua DING ; Hong CAO
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2006;0(02):-
The infection of HBV may cause acute and chronic hepatitis B,and potentially lead to hepatocirrhosis and liver cancer.As a defense mechanism of organism to resist external infection,RNA interference(RNAi) has become a powerful tool for us to study its effects on antiviral infection and gene therapy in recent years.In this article we summarize the mechanisms of RNA interference and the progress on anti-HBV infection studies by RNAi.
9.Relationship between anti-ovary antibodies and serum levels of hormone profile and menstrual disturbances in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Zhijun CAO ; Zhizhong YE ; Huijuan DONG ; Jie CHEN ; Zhihua YI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2012;14(3):301-303,307
Objective To verify the presence of anti-ovary antibodies in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and its possible correlations with serum levels of hormone profile and menstrual disturbances in patients with SLE.Methods Clinical data of 78 consecutive paticnts who fulfilled 4 or more of the ACR 1997 revised criteria for SLE were studied and compared with 40 age-matched healthy controls,including anti-ovary antibodies.Results 27 (34.6% ) patients with SLE,and 1 (2.5%) of the healthy controls tested positive of anti-ovary antibodies.The levels of E2 and T and P decreased[ E2:( 80.96 ± 36.2 ) ng/L vs ( 118.53 ± 42.4 ) ng/L; T:( 3.85 ± 1.18 ) nmol/L vs ( 6.43 ± 2.28 ) nmol/L; P:( 1.37 ± 0.59 ) μg/L vs ( 3.92 ± 1.23 ) μg/L],and the levels of FSH and LH and PRL increased in SLE patients when compared with healthy controls [ FSH:( 19.17 ± 9.26)IU/L vs (10.18 ±7.27 )IU/L; LH:( 21.19 ± 12.44)IU/L vs (13.79 ±8.27)IU/L;PRL:(6.18 ± 2.27 ) μg/L vs (2.37 ±0.63)μg/L,P <0.05 orP <0.01].The higher SLEDAI score,higher rate of menstrual disturbances (6.3 ±2.8 vs 3.5 ± 1.7,81% vs 47%,P <0.05 or P < 0.01 ) and decreased serum level of E2 [ (64.13 ± 26.36 ) ng/L vs ( 82.83 ± 28.71 ) ng/L,P < 0.05 ]were found in SLE patients with anti-ovary antibodies positive than in SLE patients with anti-ovary antibodies negative.Conclusions The presence of anti-ovary antibodies was 34.6% in SLE,and may correlate to decreased serum level of E2 and menstrual disturbance.
10.Application of Subarachnoid Block Anesthesia in Endoulogy Minimally Invasive Surgery of Elderly Patients
Yueshi HU ; Peng LI ; Zhihua CAO ; Lei LIU ; Yang WANG
China Pharmacy 2016;27(17):2379-2381,2382
OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect of subarachnoid block anesthesia in endoulogy minimally invasive surgery of el-derly patients. METHODS:198 elderly patients underwent endoulogy minimally invasive surgery were randomly divided into obser-vation group (100 cases) and control group (98 cases). Observation group received subarachnoid block anesthesia,and control group received epidural anesthesia. The anesthesia onset time,anesthesia dose,surgery time,complete block time,satisfaction de-gree of anesthesia effect,the occurrence of ADR were compared between 2 groups. RESULTS:Anesthesia onset time and complete block time of observation group were (1.5 ± 0.6) min and (7.9 ± 3.9)min,which were significantly shorter than those of control group (4.5 ± 1.2) and (17.5 ± 4.3) min,with statistical significance (P<0.05). The anesthesia dose of observation group was (20.2 ± 4.8)mg,which was significantly lower than that of control group [(103.4 ± 20.1)mg],with statistical significance (P<0.05);the satisfaction degree of anesthesia effect was 95.0% in observation group,which was significantly higher than that of con-trol group(69.4%),with statistical significance(P<0.05);there was no statistical significance in surgery time and the incidence of ADR between observation group and control group(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Subarachnoid block anesthesia consumes small dose,acts rapidly and shows significant anesthesia effect,it is used for endoulogy minimally invasive surgery of elderly patients.