1."Correlation Discussion on TCM Theory of ""Static and Dynamic Combination"" and Mechanism of Osteoblast Proliferation and Differentiation by Stress Stimulation"
Wentao ZHAO ; Xiaogang ZHANG ; Xiyun ZHAO ; Zun TONG ; Zhipeng WANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;24(9):8-10
The theory of static and dynamic combination coincides with the effect of osteoblast stress, although there are few articles on molecular biology about the theory in recent years. The treatment of static and dynamic combination theory for fractures and other orthopedic disorders is to use the localized stress fracture, and the stress controls bone formation results through afffecting proliferation of osteoblast differentiation, which has proved by relevant experimental evidence. This article discussed the molecular biology basis about the correlation between theory of static and dynamic combination and osteoblast proliferation and differentiation by stress stimulation.
2.A pilot study of the effect of aerobic training with bicycle ergometer on hemiplegic stroke patients without ambulation ability
Zun WANG ; Hongjuan FAN ; Xiao LU ; Xiang WANG ; Xiaojun ZHU ; Lei WANG ; Yihuang GU ; Tong WANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2011;33(12):924-927
Objective To study the effectiveness and feasibility of low intensity of aerobic bicycle ergometer training on hemiplegic stroke patients unable to perform assistive or independent ambulation.Methods Thirty stroke patients unable of assistive or independent ambulation were randomly divided into a control group and a aerobic training group.Patients in the aerobic training group performed low intensity of aerobic bicycle ergometer training for 30 min,3 times a week for 6 weeks in addition to a routine rehabilitation regime.The training duration and course of routine rehabilitation training were the same in both groups.The related cardiovascular response in aerobic training and changes in motor performance as well as the risk factors for stroke were observed in both groups.Results Twenty-four patients(12 patients in each group)completed the experiment.Patients in aerobic training group performed all training regime safely without any adverse response.Their motor function(including FMA score,Rivermead index,BI ADL ability),exercise endurance duration in exercise test,glucose level at 2 h in oral glucose tolerance test,fasting insulin level and HOMA-IR index all improved greatly as compared to the control group(P < 0.05).Conclusion Low intensity of aerobic bicycle ergometer training can be safely and effectively administered in hemiplegic stroke patients unable of assistive ambulation or independent ambulation.
3.Mechanistic study on the solubility enhancement of puerarin by coamorphous technology
Xiu-juan WU ; Zun-ting PANG ; Si-tong YANG ; Meng-meng YAN ; Yuan GAO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2021;56(2):585-592
Puerarin (PUE), as an isoflavone component, has a wide range of pharmacological activities, while its poorly aqueous solubility limits the development of solid oral dosage forms. In this study, PUE along with nicotinamide (NIC) were prepared into the coamorphous system by solvent-evaporation method and characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). In addition, its dissolution behavior and solubilization mechanism were also investigated. PUE-NIC coamorphous was a single homogeneous binary system, with a single glass transition temperature at 35.1 ℃. In comparison to crystalline PUE, during the dissolution process, coamorphous PUE-NIC not only exhibited the "liquid-liquid phase separation" (LLPS) phenomenon, but the formation of Ap type complexation (1∶1 and 1∶2) between PUE and NIC molecules was also verified, which significantly improved the solubility of PUE and prolonged the supersaturation time, and would benefit its absorption.
4.Effect of in vitro and in vivo treatment with mitomycin C on activities of CYP2D1/2, CYP2C11, and CYP1A2 in rat liver.
Fu-Rong HAO ; Min-Fen YAN ; Shun-Gao TONG ; Li-Ming XU ; Yi-Zun JN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2004;39(11):897-903
AIMTo evaluate the effect of in vitro and in vivo treatment with mitomycin C (MMC) on activities of CYP2D1/2, CYP2C1 , and CYP1A2 in the liver of male rats.
METHODSUsing HPLC to determine the activities of the three isoenzymes in rat liver microsomes by detecting the specific metabolites of their substrates after treatment with inducers in vivo or inhibitors in vitro.
RESULTSIn vitro, MMC inhibited the activity of CYP2D1/2, CYP2C11, and CYP1A2 in dexamethasone-induced microsomes by (19 +/- 6)% (P < 0.05), (85 +/- 10)% (P < 0.01), and (36 +/- 6)% (P < 0.05), respectively, and decreased the activity of CYP1A2 in beta-naphthoflavone-induced microsomes by (58 +/- 6)% (P < 0.01). Rats were injected intraperitoneally with 20% of the LD50 of MMC for 3 or 6 d. The treatment showed no significant effect on microsomal activities of CYP2D1/2, CYP2C11 or CYP1A2.
CONCLUSIONMMC can inhibit the activities of CYP2D1/2, CYP2C11, and CYP1A2 in rat liver microsomes in vitro, but it showed no significant effect on the activities of the three isoenzymes in vivo.
Alcohol Oxidoreductases ; Animals ; Antibiotics, Antineoplastic ; pharmacology ; Aryl Hydrocarbon Hydroxylases ; metabolism ; Biotransformation ; Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 ; metabolism ; Cytochrome P450 Family 2 ; Male ; Microsomes, Liver ; enzymology ; Mitomycin ; pharmacology ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Steroid 16-alpha-Hydroxylase ; metabolism
5.PIK3CA mutation is an independent indicator of malignant phenotype and prognosis in breast cancer.
Shao-Ying LI ; Wei WANG ; Jian-Mei LI ; Zun WANG ; Rui-Ying WEN ; Jing CHEN ; Xiao-Tong MIAO
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2011;33(8):605-608
OBJECTIVEThe phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)-AKT signaling pathway is considered to play an important role in tumorigenesis. Frequent somatic mutations in the PI3K subunit p110a (PIK3CA) occur in a variety of cancer types. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between PIK3CA mutation in breast cancer and pathological features and outcome of patients.
METHODSThe PIK3CA mutations in exons 7, 9, 20 were screened in 250 primary breast cancers using PCR and fluorescent (F)-SSCP, and the results were analyzed according to their cliniopathological data.
RESULTSThe frequency of PIK3CA mutations among the 250 cases was 35.2% (88/250), point mutations in exon 7 were found in 8 (3.2%) cases,40 (16.0%) cases in exon 9 and 47 (18.8%) cases in exon 20. No significant correlation between PIK3CA mutation and age, histological type, differentiation, and lymph node metastasis was observed. Mutations were associated with larger tumor size (P = 0.004) and positive estrogen receptor status (P = 0.008). Patients with PIK3CA mutations showed a significantly worse survival (P = 0.004), particularly in those with positive estrogen receptor expression or non-amplified HER-2 (both P = 0.002).
CONCLUSIONSPIK3CA mutations may play an important role in the carcinogenesis and development of breast cancer. The association with large tumor size, ER+ and poor survival indicates that PIK3CA mutation could be an independent factor for tumor malignant phenotype and prognosis.
Adenocarcinoma ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Breast Neoplasms ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; Carcinoma, Lobular ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; Carcinoma, Medullary ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; Class I Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases ; Exons ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Lymphatic Metastasis ; Middle Aged ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases ; genetics ; metabolism ; Point Mutation ; Receptor, ErbB-2 ; metabolism ; Receptors, Estrogen ; metabolism ; Survival Rate ; Tumor Burden ; Young Adult
6.Biomechanical research progress on finite element analysis in the treatment of spinal manipulation
Zhi-Peng WANG ; Xiao-Gang ZHANG ; Wen-Tao ZHAO ; Xi-Yun ZHAO ; Zun TONG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2017;32(3):293-298
The spinal manipulation in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a prominent clinical advantage in the treatment of chronic lumbar pain,such as low back pain,but the insufficient basic research on manipulation is a serious obstacle to its development.Using finite element analysis (FEA) can preferably simulate the mechanics under various kinds of spinal manipulation,analyze its action mechanism,test the hypothesis,standardize the operating practices,make quantitative,qualitative and optimal treatment plans,so as to provide an effective method for the basic research on manipulation therapy.This paper reviews the FEA studies of spinal manipulation in recent years,discusses the influence of different spinal manipulation on intervertebral disc,lumbar accessory structures,spinal loads and mechanical stability of the vertebral body.The results show that current FEA studies on spinal manipulation need to make the simulation method standardized and precise.Meanwhile,the research ideas of finite element method should be developed to guide the clinical application of spinal manipulation.
7.Influence of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor on cardiac function in patients with acute myocardial infarction and leukopenia after revascularization.
Shi-Zun GUO ; Ning-Fu WANG ; Liang ZHOU ; Xian-Hua YE ; Hao PAN ; Guo-Xin TONG ; Jian-Min YANG ; Jian XU
Chinese Medical Journal 2010;123(14):1827-1832
BACKGROUNDGranulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) seems to improve cardiac function and perfusion when used systemically through mobilization of stem cells into peripheral blood, but results of previous clinical trials remain controversial. This study was designed to investigate safety and efficacy of subcutaneous injection of G-CSF on left ventricular function in patients with impaired left ventricular function after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
METHODSThirty-three patients (22 men; age, (68.5 +/- 6.1) years) with STEMI and with comorbidity of leukopenia were included after successful primary percutaneous coronary intervention within 12 hours after symptom onset. Patients were randomized into G-CSF group who received G-CSF (10 microg/kg of body weight, daily) for continuous 7 days and control group. Results of blood analyses, echocardiography and angiography were documented as well as possibly occurred adverse events.
RESULTSNo severe adverse events occurred in both groups. Mean segmental wall thickening in infract segments increased significantly at 6-month follow up compared with baseline in both groups, but the longitudinal variation between two groups had no significant difference (P > 0.05). The same change could also be found in longitudinal variation of wall motion score index of infarct segments (P > 0.05). At 6-month follow-up, left ventricular end-diastolic volume of both groups increased to a greater extent, but there were no significant differences between the two groups when comparing the longitudinal variations (P > 0.05). In both groups, left ventricular ejection fraction measured by echocardiography ameliorated significantly at 6-month follow-up (P < 0.05), but difference of the longitudinal variation between two groups was not significant (P > 0.05). When pay attention to left ventricular ejection fraction measured by angiocardiography, difference of the longitudinal variation between groups was significant (P = 0.046). Early diastolic mitral flow velocity deceleration time changed significantly at 6- month follow-up in both groups (P = 0.05).
CONCLUSIONSMobilization of stem cells by G-CSF after reperfusion of infarct myocardium is safe and seems to offer a pragmatic strategy for recovery of myocardial global function.
Aged ; Angiocardiography ; Coronary Angiography ; Echocardiography ; Female ; Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor ; adverse effects ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Leukopenia ; drug therapy ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Myocardial Infarction ; drug therapy ; therapy ; Ventricular Function, Left ; drug effects
8.Biomechanical research progress on finite element analysis in the treatment of spinal manipulation
Zhi-peng WANG ; Xiao-gang ZHANG ; Wen-tao ZHAO ; Xi-yun ZHAO ; Zun TONG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2017;32(3):E293-E298
The spinal manipulation in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a prominent clinical advantage in the treatment of chronic lumbar pain, such as low back pain, but the insufficient basic research on manipulation is a serious obstacle to its development. Using finite element analysis (FEA) can preferably simulate the mechanics under various kinds of spinal manipulation, analyze its action mechanism, test the hypothesis, standardize the operating practices, make quantitative, qualitative and optimal treatment plans, so as to provide an effective method for the basic research on manipulation therapy. This paper reviews the FEA studies of spinal manipulation in recent years, discusses the influence of different spinal manipulation on intervertebral disc, lumbar accessory structures, spinal loads and mechanical stability of the vertebral body. The results show that current FEA studies on spinal manipulation need to make the simulation method standardized and precise. Meanwhile, the research ideas of finite element method should be developed to guide the clinical application of spinal manipulation.
9.Study on the diagnostic value of lung biopsy in hematologic patients with lung infection.
Xiao-li YUAN ; Zun-min ZHU ; Yin ZHANG ; Peng-chong LEI ; Zhen WANG ; Jian-min GUO ; Jing YANG ; Yu-zhu ZANG ; Zhong-wen LIU ; Tong-bao WANG ; Yu-qing CHEN ; Bao-geng MA
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2012;33(8):657-659
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the diagnostic value and safety of percutaneous lung biopsy in hematologic patients with lung infection.
METHODS28 cases hematologic patients received CT-guided percutaneous lung biopsy when they developed a fever associated with pulmonary nodules or lumps in CT scan whose clinical diagnosis were unclear during or after chemotherapy. Sample of each lesion were drawn twice. The lung tissue was re-scanned after lung biopsy to check up in order to discover bleeding and pneumothorax. Biopsy tissue was examined by bacteria culture, acid-fast staining and pathology. Pathological examination contained HE staining, acid-fast stain, PAS stain, TB-DNA, methenamine silver and others.
RESULTS28 cases contain 24 males and 4 females. Median age was 40 15 - 77 years old. Blood tests were as follows: 3 cases with HGB > 110 g/L, 9 with HGB 90 - 110 g/L, 12 with HGB 60 - 89 g/L, 4 with HGB < 60 g/L. 8 with WBC > 10×10(9)/L, 6 with WBC (4 - 10)×10(9)/L, 13 with WBC < 4×10(9)/L, 1 with WBC < 2×10(9)/L; 14 with PLT > 100×10(9)/L, 5 with PLT (50 - 100)×10(9)/L, 5 with PLT < 50×10(9)/L, 4 with PLT < 30×10(9)/L. 4 cases had mild extended PT, 3 mild extended APTT, 3 FIB lower than normal. Lung CT scans were as follows: 4 cases with simply lesion in right lung, 4 with simply lesion in left lung, 20 with lesions in bilateral lung. 8 cases were diagnosed as fungal infection, 3 as tuberculosis infection, 1 as lung cancer, 1 as pulmonary infiltration of lymphoma, 1 as pulmonary infiltration of leukemia, and 14 as inflammatory changes with no specific diagnosis. 4 cases came with pneumothorax during lung biopsy, mild to moderate in 3 cases and severe in 1 case. Severe patient turned better after CT-guided suction. 3 cases with mild hemoptysis turned better after treatment.
CONCLUSIONWhen hematopathy patients are with pulmonary nodules or lumps in CT scan whose clinical diagnosis is unclear, CT-guided percutaneous lung biopsy is safe and conducive to early diagnosis and conducive to early rehabilitation of patients if the coagulation function is basically normal and platelet count is not too low.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Biopsy ; Female ; Hematologic Diseases ; microbiology ; pathology ; Humans ; Lung ; pathology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pneumonia ; diagnosis ; Young Adult
10.Effect of Neuromuscular Joint Facilitation Ankle Joint Pattern on Balance in Healthy Young Men
Yue ZHOU ; Yue-tong ZHU ; Zi-min WANG ; Chun-ying HU ; Qiu-chen HUANG ; Li-jun MENG ; Zun LIU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2021;27(1):107-110
Objective:To compare the effects of neuromuscular joint facilitation (NJF) or isotonic muscle training on dynamic and static balance in healthy young men