1.Effect of acupuncture and drug on plasma calcitonin gene-related peptide levels in patients with acute cerebral infarction
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2008;15(6):885-886
Objective To study the effect of acupuncture and medication on plasma ealcitonin gene-related peptide(CGRP) levels in patients with acute cerebral infarction. Methods 90 patients with simple obesity were ran-domly divided into acupuncture and medication group( n = 45) and medication group( n = 45 ). All patients were ex-amined the plasma level of CGRP to observe clinical curative effect before and after 1 month treatment. Results The total effective rate of acupuncture and medication group 91.1% (41/45) was significantly higher than that in medication group 77.8 % (36/45) (P < 0.05) ; after treatment the plasma level of CGRP in two groups were signifi-candy higher than those before treatment(P < 0.05) , acupuncture and medication group was significantly higher than that in medication group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Acupuncture in combination with drug could cut down nerve cell damage, and it may be significantly related to levels of CGRP in patients with acute cerebral infarction.
2.Effect of GBE50 on L-type calcium current and cytosolic[Ca~(2+)]_i in ischemic guinea pig ventricular myocytes
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2010;26(3):329-333
Aim To observe the effect of Ginkgo biloba extract 50(GBE50)on L-type calcium current and cytosolic[Ca~(2+)]_i in ischemic guinea pig ventricular myocytes.Methods Single ventricular myocytes were isolated by enzymatic dissociation. I Ca-L was recorded by whole-cell patch clamp technique in voltage clamp mode.[Ca~(2+)]_i was detected by laser confocal micros-copy and represented by relative fluorescent intensity (FI).Results During ischemia, the peak Ca~(2+) current was reduced, and the I-U curve of I Ca-L was shifted upward.50 mg·L~(-1) GBE50 reversed the change induced by ischemia(n =6, P >0.05).After perfusing ischemic solution for 12 min, intracellular calcium concentration was increased(n =10, P <0.01).After perfusion with ischemic solution containing 50 mg·L~(-1) GBE50, the increase of intracellular calcium concentration was markedly inhibited(n =10, P >0.05).Conclusion GBE50 can reverse the decrease of I Ca-L and partially inhibit calcium overloading during ischemia.
3.A MODIFIED METHOD OF DETERMINING NK ACTIVITY IN HUMAN PERIPHERAL BLOOD:WHOLE BLOOD ASSAY
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1985;0(02):-
With use of ~(125)I-udR release test,a significant natural killer activityagainst K_(562) target cells has been determined in human peripheral wholeblood(WB).r There was a gradual decrease in NK activity as rise inthe dilution or WB.In comparison with peripheral monouclear cells(PBMC)oneself,the NK activity lowered distinctly at both 1:4 and 1:8 dilution ofWB(p0.4).It seems that neither the red blood cells nor thePlasma ffeect on NK activity of WB,The NK activity in WB as well as inPBMO was improved by incubation with human leukocyte interferon.TheNK activity of WB and PBMC in patients with hepatocellular carcinomawas signiticantly lower than in normal controls.The results showed tahtNK activity may be determined by using properly diluted WB instead orPBMC,and the assay can be easily performed in clinical practice.
4.Valne of BNP and NT-Pro BNT testing in diagwsis of heart failure
Aihua LIU ; Xufang WANG ; Guiyun HAN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2011;18(8):1038-1040
Objective To evaluate the clinical significance of the changes of plasma B-type natriuretic paprid and NT-pro BNP levels in patients with chronic heart failure(CHF).Methods 120 consecutive patients hospitalized for CHF were retrospectively studied.NT-pro BNP and LVEDD,LVESD,LVEF were measured and compared in 120 patients and 50 normal control subjects before medical treatment and on discharge.Results The plasma NT-pro BNP levels in patients with CHF were significantly higher than controls( P <0.05).The plasma NT-pro BNP levels in patients with cardiac function NYHA Ⅰ were significantly higher than controls( P < 0.05).As the cardiac function deteriorated from NYNA Ⅰ to NYNA Ⅳ,the NT-pro BNP levels increased consecutively with significant differences from each other ( P < 0.05).The plasma NT-pro BNP levels was low when CHF was cured ( P < 0.05 ).Conclusion Determination of plasma NT-pro BNP levels in patients with CHF were helpful to study the severity and prognosis of disease.
5.Research about using comfortable nurisng for patients with malignant tumor to promote their qual-ity of life
Shanhong ZHENG ; Chunyan LIU ; Aihua ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2009;25(29):1-3
Objective To know the influence of comfortable nursing for paitnets with malignant tumor on promoting their quality of life. Methods Selected 995 patients with malignant tumor who had diagnosed by pathology and coured by chemotherapy or radioehemotherapy. Divided them into the experimental group (498 cases) and the control group (497 cases) randomly. Routine nursing cares were used in the control group,while the comfortable nursing cares were used in the experimental group in addition. QLQ-C30 was used to evaluate the level of patients'quality of life at the time of beginning, ending and the midpoint of the treatment. Results There was no significant difference between the two groups about the QLQ-C30 values at the beginning of the treatment, while the differences were signifi-cant at the other two time points, the level of quality of life in the experimental group was better than in the control group. Conclusions Comfortable nursing can promote quality of life of patients with malignant tumor, which should be developed in the clinical field.
6.Effect of hindlimb ischemic preconditioning on expression of heat shock protein 70 in rats spinal cords following spinal cord injury
Jinbo LIU ; Aihua GONG ; Zhijian ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2011;20(4):376-379
Objective To observe the effects of ischemic preconditioning of hindlimb (HIP) on the expressions of heat shock protein70 (HSP70) in spinal cord of rats after spinal cord injury (SCI). MethodSprague Dawleys rats were randomly( random number) divided into three groups (20 rats in each group).In sham injury group, rats received laminectomy without SCI; while in the SCI group, rats received traumatic SCI. In HIP group, rats received HIP 8 h before SCI. The SCI animal models were made by using modified Allen's weight-drop device (50 g·cm) on L3-L4 vertebrae. HIP was induced by compressing the two lower limbs of rats alternately with a tourniquet for three cycles of ten-minute ischaemia followed by ten-minute reperfusion. Rats were sacrificed 24 h and 48 h after injury separately. The protein and mRNA of HSP70 of involved spinal cord segments were determined by using RT-PCR, hybridization in situ and immunohistochemistry. Results There was weak expression of HSP70 mRNA in rats of sham injury group, and sporadic positive cells in spinal tissue were found by using immunohistochemistry. The expressions of HSP70 mRNA 24 h and48 hours after SCI in HIP group[(22.18±3.69) and (14.15 ±4.18)] were higher than those in SCI group[(13.97±4.46) and ( 8.73 ± 3.55 )], and the differences were statistically significant (F=16.06, P = 0.005 and F = 7.43, P = 0. 028). The protein levels of HSP70 24 h and 48 hours after SCI in HIP group [(16.71±4.02) and (9.85±2.20)] were higher than those in SCI group [( 14.85 ± 3.73)and (8.78 ±2.05)], and the differences were statistically significant (F =90. 13, P =0.032 and F=34.70, P = 0. 036). Conclusions HIP can increase the transcription and expression of HSP70 in spinal cord of rats following SCI and may have the protective effects on neural tissue.
7.Preliminary discussion about hypermastigote bronchopulmonary infection of children
Qiaozhi YANG ; Aihua CUI ; Xicheng LIU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;30(16):1208-1211
The children with pulmonary hypermastigote infection,has not been reported at home and abroad.In recent years,we have carried out the children's electronic bronchoscopy,bronchoalveolar lavage fluid routine smear examination,found a lively movement round or oval body-hypermastigote.Metronidazole treatment is effective in controlling the disease.After discovery,understanding,rediscovery,reunderstanding,now have a preliminary understanding of the disease,first reported as follows.
8.Modification and evaluation of ameliorative oxygen-induced retinopathy mouse model
Aihua, LIU ; Jing, SUN ; Hong, ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2015;33(12):1108-1112
Background Retinal neovascularization is associated with various disorders.Studying the pathogenesis of retinal neovascularization is of important significance.Oxygen-induced retinopathy(OIR) mouse model is a common animal model for the study of retinal neovascular diseases.However, conventional modeling methods usually cause high animal mortality and low rate of success.Objective This study aimed to establish a modified method of mouse OIR model.Methods Eighty 1-week-old SPF C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into normal control group and OIR group with 40 mice for each.The newborn mice of the normal control group were kept in a normal air environment with their breast-feeding mothers, but the mice of postnatal 2 days (P2) in the OIR group were raised with two litters per cage until P7.The P7 mice exposed to oxygen tank containing 80% oxygen together with one or another mother mouse alternately daily for 5 days and then returned to the normal air environment.The success rate of modeling,mortality rate of maternal mice and survival rate of immature mice were evaluated.The mixed solution of fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) and PBS with 4% paraformaldehyde was infused into the hearts of P12, P14,P17 and P21 mice and the eyeballs were obtained after the mice were sacrificed for histopathological examination of retinas and preparation of retinal flatmounts.The number of vascular endothelial cells extending inner limiting membrane was counted and the distribution of retinal vessels was evaluated.The use and care of the animals complied with the Statement of ARVO.Results The survival rate of the neonatal mice was 100% both in the normal control group and the OIR group,and the survival rate of maternal mice was 85.7% in the OIR group.Retinal new vessels were found in the mice of the OIR group,with the success rate of modeling 100%.The retinal vessels distributed from optical disc toward periphery in P14 mice in the normal group.However,in the OIR group,non-perfusion area at the posterior pole was seen in P12 mice,new blood vessels at the periphery were found in P14 mice, neovascularization at the junction area between vascular area and non-perfusion area as well as leakages were exhibited in P17 mice,and less non-perfusion area and new vessels were seen in P21 mice.Retinal inner limiting membrane was smooth in the mice of the normal group, and the vascular endothelial cell nucleus extending inner limiting membrane were seen in P12 mice and peaked in P17 mice.The vascular endothelial cell nucleus were (11.44±2.01), (31.24±1.50) and (9.23-±1.12)/slide in P14, P17 and P21 mice in the OIR group,which were significantly more than (0.27±0.14) , (0.30±0.11) and (0.32±0.16)/slide in P14, P17 and P21 mice in the normal group (t=47.90,61.30,40.70,all at P<0.05).Conclusions The method of OIR modeling is modified by alternating maternal mice,exposing to 80% oxygen-nitrogen mixture gas and cohabitating immature mice.Modified modeling method is simple with the low death rate of maternal mice and stable OIR phenotype.
9.The Association of Anti-C1q Antibody with Disease Activity and Lupus Nephritis in Patients with SLE
Ming GAO ; Aiguo TAN ; Aihua LIU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2001;0(07):-
Objective To investigate the association of anti-C1q antibody with disease activity and lupus nephritis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE). Methods The serum Level of anti-C1q antibody was determined in 35 patients with SLE by ELISA. The correlation between anti-C1q level and other disease activity parameters, such as SLEDAI score, anti-dsDNA antibody, C3, C4 and CH50 levels, was analyzed. Results Anti-C1q antibody was positive in 51.4% of patients with SLE, the positive rates in patients with active nephritis and without one was 77.8%(14/18) and 42.3%(22/52), respectively, and that was significantly higher in the former than in the later(P
10.Effects of Zn~(2+) on cell cycle changes induced by multiglucosidum tripterygii
Zhen′Gang WANG ; Fang WANG ; Aihua LIU ;
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2001;0(04):-
Objective To explore the effect of Zn 2+ on human leukemia promyelocyte (HL 60)cycle changes induced by multiglucoside tripterygii (MT).Methods ① HL 60 phenotype and membrane protein Fas expression was detected.② HL 60 was cultured with MT observing the cell forms and cell cycle changes,DNA electrophoresis results and the effect of Zn 2+ on the cell cycle change.Results ① The HL 60 were CD4 +CD8 -CD19 -IFN ? +IL 8 -,and the Fas protein expression was poorer.② Following culture of HL 60 with MT,the apoptosis relative cell cycle change appeared in HL 60.This change mainly affected G 2/M and S stage cells,and presented dose time correlation.③ Zn + nearly all blooked the effect of MT induced HL 60 cell cycle change.Conclusion ① HL 60 has Th1 lymphocyte like characteristics,and the Fas protein expression is poorer.② Zn + affects the MT induced HL 60 cell cycle change.It suggests that Zn + might affect the therapeutic and side effects during clinical treatment of many autoimmune diseases with MT.