1.Studies on the respiratory function of platelet mitochondria in patients with Parkinson's disease
Qilin MA ; Yan CAI ; Qishui LIN
Journal of Clinical Neurology 1992;0(01):-
Objective To investigate the respiratory function of platelet mitochondria in patients with Parkinson's disease(PD) and explore the assosiation with the pathogenesis of PD.Methods The platelet mitochondria of 35 patients with PD were extracted and the mitochondria respiratory rate and respiratory control rate were measured.Furthermore,the changes of activities of mitochondria complex Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ were observed.Results The platelet counts of patients with PD showed no changes, but the respiratory rates of respiratory state 3 were significantly decreased using the 5 mmol/L glutamate,2.5 mmol/L malate +5 mmol/L pyruvate and 5 mM succinate as substrates. Moreover, the activities of mitochondria complex Ⅰ were obviously reduced and the activites of other mitochondria complex were no changes.Conclusion Patients with PD show exactly abnormal mitochondria respiratory functions, and it might be an important mechanism in the pathogenesis of PD.
2.Optimization of the Content Determination Conditions of Total Alkaloids from Zhuang Medicine Munronia delavayi and Comparison of the Contents in M. delavayi from Different Producing Areas
Wenfang MA ; Yurong TANG ; Pinghua YAN ; Xiangyan ZENG ; Yi CAI
China Pharmacy 2016;(4):476-478
OBJECTIVE:To optimize the content determination conditions of total alkaloids from Zhuang medicine Munronia delavayi,and to determine the content of total alkaloids in M. delavayi from different producing areas. METHODS:With the con-tent of total alkaloids as index,using solvent amount,ultrasonic time,ultrasonic extraction times and pH value of buffer as fac-tors,the content determination conditions of total alkaloids from Zhuang medicine M. delavayi were optimized by orthogonal test. Optimized content determination conditions were adopted to determine the content of total alkaloids in M. delavayi from 18 produc-ing areas in different harvest time. RESULTS:The optimum content determination conditions were as follows as the amount of sol-vent(CHCl3)20 ml,ultrasonic processing for 3 times,lasting for 15 min each time,pH value of buffer 4.5. The contents of total alkaloids in M. delavayi from 18 producing areas were between 0.6-11.98 mg/g,showing great difference. M. delavayi from Long-lin county and Tianlin county harvested in Oct. had the lowest content of total alkaloids. CONCLUSIONS:Optimized content deter-mination condition can be used for the content determination of total alkaloids in Zhuang medicine M. delavayi and quality control of it. The content determination of total alkaloids in M. delavayi is related to producing area and harvest time.
3.The expression of type Ⅱ collagen in articular chondrocyte of osteoarthritis
Chunhui MA ; Guoping CAI ; Zuoqin YAN ; Changan GUO
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2009;36(6):734-736
Objective To investigate the expression of type Ⅱ collagen in the articular chondrocyte of osteoarthritis (OA) patients and normal human. Methods The samples of articular cartilage were obtained from the patients undergoing total joint replacement, including 8 primary OA patients, 8 secondary OA patients and 9 normal subjects. Type Ⅱ collagen expression in chondrocyte was detected by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Results The expressin of type Ⅱ collagen mRNA in normal OA group was higher than that in primary OA group and secondary OA group with a statistical difference (P=0.014), while there was no statistical difference between primary OA group and secondary OA group(P=0.716). Conclusions The reduction of type Ⅱ collagen expression leads to the change of collagen directly and possibly plays an important role in OA, which is the common pathway of the occurrence of both the primary and secondary OA.
4.The role of CagA on H.pylori-induced IL-8 production from gastric epithelial cells
Yanguo YAN ; Wenhua ZHAN ; Gang ZHAO ; Jinping MA ; Shirong CAI
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(04):-
AIM: To investigate the role of CagA and the effect of small interference RNA (siRNA) on the release of IL-8 in H. pylori-infected gastric epithelial cells. METHODS: siRNA were transferred into CagA positive strain H. pylori NCTC 11637 by using electroporation. The CagA positive strain NCTC 11637 and the CagA negative strain NCTC 11639 were co-cultured with gastric epithelial cells and the level of IL-8 in the supernatant was measure by ELISA. RT-PCR and Western blotting were performed to detect CagA expression. RESULTS: The level of IL-8 induced by CagA positive strain NCTC 11637 was higher than the level induced by CagA negative strain NCTC 11639 ( 1 200.00 ?32.51) ng/L vs (100.00?8.58) ng/L, P0.05). Meanwhile, CagA mRNA decreased significantly in siRNAⅢgroup. The levels of CagA mRNA at 6, 12, and 24 h after electroporation were 31.3% (0.270/0.861), 57.6% (0.496/0.861), and 73.9% (0.637/0.861) of the control levels, respectively. Inhibition rate by siRNAⅢ was 68.7%. The Western blotting result in siRNA Ⅲ group showed that the level of CagA protein degraded to 30.7% (0.4/1.3) at 12 h after electroporation. In siRNA V group, the expression of CagA mRNA at 6 h is suppressed by 23.1% (P
5.Inlfuence of Extreme Environment Changes on IL-6, INF-γ, sIgA and IL-10 Rat Lung
Yuechao CAI ; Xiaoying XU ; Shuran MA ; Yan HENG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(2):367-371
This study was aimed to explore the influence of extreme environment changes on the lung immune function in rats. Artificial climate system was used to simulate six extreme weathers, which were the sudden temperature increase (ZS), sudden temperature drop (ZJ), continuous high temperature (CG), continuous low temperature (CD), high temperature and high humidity (GWGS), normal temperature and high humidity (CWGS). And then, the method of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was adopted to detect bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and related immune substances in lung tissues. The results showed there was significant difference of ZJ on IL-10 (P<0.05). There were significant differences of CG, CD, GWGS, and CWGS on IL-6, INF-γ and sIgA (P<0.05). Contents of the GWGS group and CWGS group were higher than that of the CG group and CD group. There was very significant difference on IL-10 in the CD group (P<0.01). It was concluded that the extreme environment changes had different influence on body’s immune. And different intervention factors cause the body’s immune factors to response accordingly.
6.Comparison of Circumferential Pulmonary Vein Antecourt Isolation Ablation and Stepwise Linear Ablation for Treating the Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Ling MA ; Fei WANG ; Xiaoqing CAI ; Yuxiu ZHANG ; Liang SHI ; Dongdong YAN ; Yan YAO ; Weize ZHANG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2014;(10):787-790
Objective: To compare the efifcacy and safety of circumferential pulmonary vein antecourt isolation (CPVAI) ablation and stepwise linear (SL) ablation in treating the patients with atrial ifbrillation (AF) Methods: A total of 136 AF patients with catheter ablation under EnSite 3000 guidance in our hospital were retrospectively summarized. The patients included 93 paroxysmal AF and 43 persistent AF and divided into 4 groups. Paroxysmal AF with CPVAI ablation,n=45, Paroxysmal AF with SL ablation,n=48 and persistent AF with CPVAI ablation, n=18, persistent AF with SL ablation,n=25. The differences of left atrium diameter, ablation time, X-ray exposure time, the success rate and complication were compared among different groups. Results: For 12 months follow-up study, the success rate and complication were similar between 2 ablation methods for treating both Paroxysmal AF and persistent AF patients. For Paroxysmal AF patients, both ablation methods could effectively reduce left atrium diameter,P<0.01. The SL ablation had less procedural time than CPVAI ablation,P<0.01, while the X-ray exposure time was similar between 2 ablation methods. Conclusion: Both CPVAI and SL ablation methods were effective and safe for treating AF patients.
7.Research in relationship of quality of life and family environment of children and adolescents with diabetes
Xin PENG ; Yan CUI ; Yan LI ; Ya CAI ; Ling DONG ; Xianghua MA
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(10):9-12
Objective To investigate the status quo of quality of life and family environment of children and adolescents with diabetes, also to explore the relationship between family environment and the quality of life, so as to give some support for family nursing. Methods A total of 58 diabetic children and adolescents were asked to complete Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory,meanwhile their parents were asked to complete the family environment scale, relativity of life quality of diabetic children and adolescents with family environment was analyzed. Results The physical function, school function, psychosocial health and total quality of life of diabetic children and adolescents' were lower than healthy children; family conflicts and control were higher than normal, while knowledge was lower than normal. Their quality of life was positively correlated with family knowledge and control, family control and success contributed a lot to life quality. Conclusions The health professionals should improve the communication between children and parents, sharing the diabetes responsibility, reduce the family conflict, in order to manage diabetes effectively and improve the quality of life.
8.Analysis of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Dali CAI ; Feng GAO ; Ran GAO ; Nan SU ; Fengyu MA ; Wenbin MO ; Yan LI
Journal of China Medical University 2017;46(1):45-49
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of HLA identical and haploidentical related allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell trans?plantation in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia(AML)and myelodysplastic syndrome(MDS). Methods A total of 21 patients with AML and 8 patients with MDS who underwent allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in our hospital from April 2011 to April 2016 were ana?lyzed retrospectively,including 16 cases of HLA?identical allogeneic HSCT,10 cases of haploidentical allogeneic HSCT,and 3 cases of syngeneic HSCT. BUCY2 or TBI plus CY ± chemotherapeutic agents was the regular conditioning regimen. No graft versus host disease(GVHD)prophylax?is was required for syngeneic HSCT,but cyclosporine in combination with methotraxate was essential for allogeneic HSCT,cyclosporine,methotrax?ate,antithymocyte globulin,mycophenolate mofetil and glucosteroids for haploidentical HSCT. Results All patients achieved fully donor?originat?ed hematopoiesis. Two patients died of severe acute GVHD within 100 days post HSCT. Acute GVHD with gradeⅡ?Ⅳoccurred in 23.1%(6/26) patients,chronic GVHD in 50%patients,therapy and relapse?relevant mortality was 4/29(13.8%)and 6/29(20.7%)cases within a median follow?up of 23(1?60)months,respectively. Two?year overall survival and leukemia free survival rates are 68.09%( 95%CI:45.77%?82.78%)and 60.22%(95%CI:38.19%?76.55%),respectively. High risk AML is still the main challenge to long?term leukemia free survival. Conclusion HLA identical and haploidentical allogeneic HSCT for AML and MDS is safe ,effective and feasible. Minimal residual disease monitoring and pre?ventative as well as preemptive intervention is necessary for improving prognosis of high risk AML.
9.Investigation of Off-label Drug Use of Pregnant and Parturient Women in Obstetrics Ward
Dong HUANG ; Tangming GUAN ; Ting LI ; Yan WANG ; Weiming CAI ; Xiaoli MA
Herald of Medicine 2017;36(1):41-44
Objective To investigate the off-label use status in obstetrics ward so as to provide references for carrying out obstetrics pharmaceutical care and promoting safe medication use in pregnant and parturient women. Methods The prescriptions for pregnant and parturient women from January to June, 2015 in obstetrics ward were investigated. According to drug instructions, the off-label drug use of prescriptions of all selected patients was analyzed in the following aspects:the category of off-label drug use, and drugs use information. In addition, a logistic regression was conducted that modeled the odds of receiving an off-label prescription as a function of the following possible risk factors:pregnant, parturient women and the rank of doctors. The clinical results including the unreasonable drug application, abortion rate and birth defect were compared between the off-label drug use and on-label drug use groups. Results Total of 384 patients were selected, and 5330 prescriptions involving 50 drugs were analyzed. The rate of off-label drug use was 68. 5%, 27. 7% and 24. 0% in patients, prescriptions and drug categories, respectively. The main categories of off-label drug use were super solvent use ( 76. 6%) and indication (14. 3%). The top 3 drugs of off-label use were those for urinary and reproductive (56. 2%), alimentary tract (46. 9%) and traditional Chinese medicine (43. 4%). In addition, there was no significant correlation between the risk of off-label drug use and maternal status and the level of doctors. And no significant difference between the two groups in the unreasonable drug application, abortion rate and birth defect was detected. Conclusion The off-label drug use in obstetrics ward is common in this hospital and most of them are supported by clinical evidence. Due to the lack of more authoritative evidence-based medication, the doctors are suggested to use the drug according to provisions of the drug instructions. When off-label drug use is really needed, it should be based on the surpport of evidence basde medicine,so as to ensure the drug safety for pregnant and parturient women and avoid professional risks.
10.MRI of demyelinating pseudotumor of the central nervous system
Lin MA ; Youquan CAI ; Yuangui GAO ; Yan LIANG ; Li LIANG ; Qiuping GUI
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2001;0(07):-
Objective To describe the MR manifestations of demyelinating pseudotumor of the central nervous system (CNS), and to discuss the pathologic features and MR diagnostic value and limit in this disease entity. Methods Seven pathologically proved and one clinically proved cases of demyelinating pseudotumor of CNS were studied with MR imaging, and the MR imaging features were retrospectively analyzed. Results MR imaging demonstrated localized mass without adjacent multiple accompanying lesions in all 8 cases. On T 1WI, the lesions showed homogenous low signal in 5 cases, inhomogenous low signal in 2 cases, and mixed high and low signal in 1 case. On T 2WI, the lesions presented as homogenous high signal in 5 cases and inhomogenous high signal in 3 cases. Of the 7 cases with Gd DTPA administration, marked enhancement was seen in each case. The enhancement pattern of vertical distribution to the lateral ventricle was demonstrated in left frontoparietal lobe in one case, and predominant dorsal white matter enhancement of the cervical spinal cord was revealed in another case. Follow up MR imaging showed no lesion recurrence, and gradual shrinkage of the lesion after steroid therapy was demonstrated in one case. Conclusion It is a difficult task to make the correct diagnosis of CNS demyelinating pseudotumor based on the clinical information and imaging findings, and this disease entity is often misdiagnosed as tumor by MR imaging. Thorough analysis of the clinical history and careful observation of MR manifestations (especially contrast enhanced MR findings) would be helpful in diagnosing the demyelinating pseudotumor and, in such circumstances, providing test steroid therapy, thus avoiding the devastating injury caused by surgery or radiation therapy.