1.Clinical observation of angiotensin Ⅱ receptor antagonist on the treatment of earlier period of diabetes and kidney disease
Xiuhua ZHONG ; Ping LI ; Zhihua HUANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2008;15(8):1282-1283
Objective To observe the application of angiotensin Ⅱ receptor antagonist valsartan in reducing minim albuminuria in earlier period of the diabetes and kidney disease.Methotis 36 patients Who administered angiotenain Ⅱ receptor antagonist valsartan 80~160nag,qd,for 8 weeks.Compared with symptoms before the treatment,the blood pressure,the amount of the urinary albuminufia,and observed the change of the empty stomach blood sugar,the saccharified hemoglobin,the triglyceride,the total cholesterol,the endogenous creatinine clearance rate,etc.Results After the treatment,the urinary albumin drops obviously(P<0.01),While the blood pressure,the empty stomach blood sugar,the saccharified hemoglobin,the triglyceride,the total cholesterol and the endogenous creatinine clearance rate have no obvious change.There is no obvious side effect during therapeutic process.Conclusion The application of angiotenain Ⅱ receptor antagonist valsartan can reduce the amount of the urinary albumin,is the effective way in treating the earlier period of the diabetes and kidney disease.
2.Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma
Zhihua WANG ; Zhong JIA ; Linyun ZHANG
Journal of Medical Research 2006;0(04):-
Objective To investigate the relationship between diagnosis and treatment of the primary peritoneal carcinoma(PPC)and its prognosis.Methods The clinical materials of 10 women,who were diagnosed with PPC,were analyzed retrospectively from Mar.2000 to Nov.2006.Results We found that PPC has lower rate of incidence,higher rate of wrong diagnosis,wider spread in pelvis cavity and abdominal cavity and had no significant clinical signs and symptoms specificity.All of the patients needed cytoreductive surgery,but the majority of rudimental focus diameter is larger than 2 cm.After the operation,platinum combined other chemotherapeutic drug were needed.Conclusion Abdominal distention,ascites,abdominal pain are the main symptoms and signs of PPC.we need choose cytoreductive surgery as much as possible.Extra trauma to patients will affect restoration and survival time of patients and the effect of chemotherapy.We also found the effect of abdominal cavity chemotherapy may be better than that of chemotherapy in vein.
3.Survival and melanogenic potential of reversibly immortalized human melanocytes mediated by SV40T antigen gene and Cre/loxP system in Guinea pigs
Ying WANG ; Zhihua ZENG ; Xichuan YANG ; Fei HAO ; Baiyu ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2010;43(3):188-191
Objective To study the survival and melanogenic potential of human melanocytes reversibly immortalized via SV40T antigen gene and Cre/loxP system in Guinea pigs. Methods The supernatants of retrovirus vector Cre-ERT2 were used to infect melanocytes which had been successfully transfected by SV40TAg gene (MCT), then the expression of Cre recombinase was induced with tamoxifen in infected cells; subsequently, the surviving cells, which were named as MCTC, were subjected to expansion culture. Guinea pigs were utilized to establish animal models of vitiligo, then MCTC and primary melanocytes were transplanted respectively into the animal models. The repigmentation at the transplanted area was observed with naked eyes successively until 3 months after the transplantation when tissue samples were obtained from implanted area and nonimplanted area of guinea pigs and subjected to Masson-Fontana silver stain and Hematoxylin-eosin stain for the analysis of melanocyte distribution and melanin deposition in epidermis. Results Repigmentation started 4 weeks after the transplantation, and dark or brown patches, which ranged in size from 0.5 to 1 cm, were observed in the implanted area 3 months after the transplantation. The repigmentation rate was of no significant difference between pigs transplanted with MCTC and those with primary melanocytes (82.5% vs 76.7%, P > 0.05). Pathological examination revealed melanin deposition in the basal layer of epidermis and some hair follicles in transplanted area. Conclusions SV40T antigen gene combined with Cre/loxP site-specific recombinase system can induce the reversible immortalization of human melanocytes, and the immortalized melanocytes have a favorable profile of biological safety and similarity in survival rate and melanogenic potential to primary melanocytes.
4.The effect of glycosylated hemoglobin on serum level of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in patients with early diabetic nephropathy
Ling FANG ; Jianting ZHONG ; Xiaohui YU ; Zhihua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2009;32(3):1-3
Objective To investigate the effect ofglycesylated hemoglobin(GHbA,c) on tissue-type plasminngen activator (t-PA)and level of serum plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) in patients with early diabetic nephropathy (DN).MethodNinety patients with early DN from April 2004 to May 2005 were divided into 3 groups according to the level of GHbA1c,which was respectively less than 7% (group A),between 7% and 9% (group B),and more than 9% (greup C).Thirty healthy adults were chosen as control group.The levels of serum GHbA1c,t-PA and PAI-1 were detected on empty stomach in the morning.Results The level of serum t-PA was lower,the activity of PAI-1 was higher in groups of DN than those in control group (P<0.05 or<0.01),and those were changed with the level of GHbA,c.There were significant differences between group C and group A[t-PA:(0.14± 0.06),(0.28± 0.11) U/ml; PAI-1 (3.25 ±1.01),(1.90q± 1.09) U/ml](P<0.05).Conclusions The fibrinolytic system exists unbalance in patients with early DN.Continuous hyperglycemia in patients with early DN make unbalanced fibrinolytic system more serious.Controlling the level of GHbA1c strictly can play an important role in delaying DN progress.
5.Effect of neurotrophin-3 on Akt expression during ropivacaine-induced neurotoxicity to spinal cord of rats
Zhihua SUN ; Qulian GUO ; Xiaoping XU ; Zhong ZHANG ; Zongbin SONG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2016;36(3):308-310
Objective To evaluate the effect of neurotrophin-3 (NT-3) on the expression of serine/threonine protein kinase (Akt) during ropivacaine-induced neurotoxicity to the spinal cord of rats.Methods Healthy adult male Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 1-2 months,weighing 280-320 g,were used in the study.A catheter was inserted at L5,6 interspace into the epidural space of rats.A total of 108 rats,in which intrathecal catheters were successfully implanted,were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =36each):control group (group C),1% ropivacaine group (group R),and 1% ropivacaine + NT-3 group (group NT).The equal volume of normal saline was given in group C,1% ropivacaine 0.12 ml/kg was injected via the intrathecal catheter once every 1.5 h for 8 times in total in R and NT groups.In addition,NT-3 0.1 mg/kg was simultanenously injected via the intrathecal catheter in group NT.On days 1,3,5,7,14 and 28 after the end of administration (T1-6),6 rats were sacrificed in each group.Their lumbar enlargements were removed for determination of neuronal apoptosis (using TUNEL) and Akt expression (by immuno-histochemistry).The apoptotic rate was calculated.Results Compared with group C,the apoptotic rate was significantly increased at T1-4,and Akt expression was significantly up-regulated at T1-3 in group R,and the apoptotic rate were significantly increased,and Akt expression was significantly up-regulated at T1-3 in group NT (P<0.05).Compared with group R,the apoptotic rate was significantly decreased at T3,4,and Akt expression was significantly down-regulated at T2.3 in group NT (P<0.05).Conclusion The mechanism by which NT-3 reduces ropivacaine-induced neurotoxicity to the spinal cord may be related to down-regulation of the expression of Akt in rats.
6.Randomised clinical trial on rh-Endo combined with FOLFOX4 regimen as an adjuvant therapy for stage Ⅱ and Ⅱ colorectal cancer patients
Zhihua XIE ; Dejian DAI ; Lin ZHONG ; Yi YI ; Jun FU ; Zhijin ZHANG ; Yuhao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2013;28(10):758-762
Objective To evaluate the long-term efficacy of recombinant human endostatin (rh-Endo) combined with FOLFOX4 as an adjuvant treatment for patients of stage Ⅱ and Ⅲ colorectal cancer.Methods Eligible patients were randomly assigned to receive FOLFOX4 or FOLFOX4 plus rh-Endo regimen in which patients receiving 7.5 mg/m2 Ⅳ on day 1-7,repeated every 2 weeks,to a total of 12 cycles in 6 months.Results A total of 197 eligible patients were accrued in this research with 105 patients in the control group and 92 patients in the experimental arm.Median follow-up period was 42 months.The baseline characteristics distributed were balanced by treatment.Rh-Endo combined with FOLFOX4 regimen resulted in significant improvement on DFS compared to FOLFOX4 regimen for patients with stage Ⅲ colon cancer (HR =0.19,95% CI0.05-0.75,P =0.0124),and with a 34% improvement on 3-year DFS and 81% reduced recurrence.Although rh-Endo combined with FOLFOX4 regimen failed to make significant difference on DFS in the whole (HR =0.75,95% CI 0.31-1.83,P =0.5589),it was also observed a 17% improveiment on 3-year DFS.No statistical significant difference on DFS was observed in patients with stage Ⅱ disease.Conclusions Rh-Endo combined with FOLFOX4 regimen significantly improved the disease-free survival for patients with stage Ⅲ colorectal cancer,indicating that patients with stage Ⅲ disease,but not stage Ⅱ disease,can benefit from FOLFOX4 plus rh-Endo regimen in adjuvant treatment.
7.Effect of Ganoderma Lucidum Polysaccharides Combined with Metformin on Oxidative Stress of Type 2 Diabetic Rats in Vivo
Jin QIAO ; Zhihua DOU ; Zhong SHI ; Feng WU ; Guoliang MENG ; Hui CHEN ; Huihua ZHEN
Herald of Medicine 2015;(6):718-721
Objective To study the effect of ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides combined with metformin on oxidative stress of type 2 diabetic rats. Methods SD rats were fed with high fat diet for 4 weeks and injected with streptozotocin (30 mg·kg-1 ) to produce type 2 diabetic model. The diabetic rats were randomly divided into diabetes model group, ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides group (600 mg·kg-1 ), metformin group (600 mg·kg-1 ), combination group (ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides 300 mg·kg-1+ metformin 300 mg·kg-1 ), After 12 weeks of treatment, the level of fasting blood glucose was determined, and the activity of superoxide dismutase ( SOD), malondialdehyde ( MDA), catalase ( CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), total cholesterol (TC) and triglyceride (TG) were detected. Results The levels of fasting blood glucose in the treatment groups were significantly lower than that in the diabetes model group (P<0. 01). Furthermore, fasting blood glucose in the combination group was significantly lower than that in ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides group and metformin group (P<0. 01). Compared with diabetes model group, serum TC and TG in the treatment groups were significantly lower (P<0. 05, P<0. 01). Serum TC and TG were significantly lower in the combination group than in ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides group and metformin group (P<0. 05, P<0. 01). Compared with diabetes model group, serum SOD levels in the treatment groups were significantly higher (P<0. 01). Compared with ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides group and metformin group, serum SOD levels in the combination group was significantly higher (P<0. 05). Compared with diabetes group, serum MDA levels in the treatment groups were significantly lower (P<0. 01). Serum MDA in the combination group was significantly lower than that in ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides group and metformin group ( P<0. 05). Compared with diabetes model group, serum CAT and GSH-Px in the treatment groups were significantly higher (P<0. 05, P<0. 01). Serum CAT and GSH-Px in the combination group were significantly higher than those in ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides group and metformin group (P<0. 05). Conclusion Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides combined with metformin could effectively inhibit oxidantion stress in type 2 diabetic rats. The effect was better than ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides or metformin used alone. The possible mechanism may be related to increased activity of SOD, CAT, GSH-Px in vivo and regulation of dyslipidemia.
9.Comparison of schisandrin and schisandrin B in rat serum and plasma after ig Compound Wurenchun Capsules
Lin LUO ; Zhihua DOU ; Anwei DING ; Lujun WANG ; Bing ZHANG ; Zhong SHI
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(10):-
Objective To compare the content of main constituents of Compound Wurenchun Capsules dissolved in serum and plasma of rats. Methods Serum and plasma containing drug were prepared after ig the preparation to rats. Lichrosphere C_ 18 (250 mm?4.6 mm, 5 ?m) column and Phenomenex Description C_ 18 (4.0 mm?3.0 mm) protective column were used. The mobile phase consisted of methanol-water, eluted in gradient mode. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min. The column temperature was 30 ℃ and detection wavelength was 254 nm. Results The linear ranges of schisandrin and schisandrin B were 0.051 2 .614 4 and 0.039 8—0.477 6 ?g. The average relative recoveries of schinsandrin and schisandrin B were 96.72%, 101.06%, 102.05%, and 99.03%, 100.18%, 100.28% in low, middle, and high concentrations, respectively. The average contents of schisandrin in serum and plasma were 11.063 2 and 12.883 7 ?g/mL, schisandrin B were 7.490 9 and 12.590 8 ?g/mL, respectively. Conclusion The main constitu-ents of Compound Wurenchun Capsules contained in plasma account for higher than the ones in serum.
10.Comparative analysis of molecular characteristics of dengue virus E gene in Shantou city between 2018 and 2019
Chuan GUO ; Xiuzhu ZHONG ; Jiemin LIN ; Xubin ZHANG ; Zhihua ZHANG ; Wan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2021;41(4):295-300
Objective:To analyze the molecular characteristics of dengue virus (DENV) strains circulating in Shantou city in 2018 and 2019 for elucidating the reasons causing strikingly different dengue fever epidemics during the two years and understanding the transmission characteristics and routes of DENV, and to provide reference for the prevention and control of dengue fever.Methods:Detection of viral nucleic acid contents and amplification and sequencing of E gene were carried out on 872 samples positive for DENV acid in 2018 and 2019. Phylogenetic trees were constructed based on the E gene sequences to analyze the homology of DENV strains. The sources and transmission routes of the strains were also analyzed. Results:A total of 99 sequences of DENV E gene were acquired, including 68 DENV-1 sequences and 31 DENV-2 sequences. The cases of dengue fever were sporadic in 2018. Phylogenetic tree showed the strains isolated in 2018 were from multi-sources and closely related to those found in Guangzhou city and Southeast Asia area. Dengue fever outbreaks occurred in 2019 and most of the prevalent strains were from a single source, which was speculated to be Cambodia. Conclusions:Dengue fever in Shantou city was mainly caused by imported strains of the same year rather than by local strains in previous years. DENV strains in Shantou might be traced back to Southeast Asia area and transmitted to Shantou through many routes.