1.Concentration Determination and Pharmacokinetics of Vinblastine in Rat Plasma by HPLC-MS/MS
Xuejia ZHAI ; Chaoran ZHU ; Nanxi WANG ; Fen CHEN ; Yongning Lü
China Pharmacist 2016;19(2):218-221
Objective:To establish an HPLC-MS/MS method for the determination of vinblastine in rat plasma. Methods:Aceto-nitrile was used to precipitate protein in the samples after the addition of internal standard, and then the concentration was analyzed by HPLC/MS/MS. All the separations were carried out on an Ultimate C18 column (150 mm × 2. 1 mm, 5. 0 μm). The mobile phase was composed of acetonitrile and 10 mmol·L-1 ammoniumacetate (containing 0. 1% formic acid) (49 ∶51) and was pumped at a flow rate of 0. 3 ml·min-1 under 40 °C. The detection was performed with multiple reactions monitoring (MRM) using electrospray ioniza-tion (ESI). The precursor/product ion transitions were monitored at m/z 811. 4→m/z 224. 2 (positive ion mode) for vinblastine and m/z 825. 4→m/z 807. 4(positive ion mode) for internal standard vincristine. Results:Good linearity of vinblastine was obtained with-in the range of 0. 457-950 ng·ml-1(r=0. 997 1). The lower limit of quantification was 0. 457 ng·ml-1. The extraction recoveries were within the range of 89. 15%-95. 28%. The precision of intra-and inter-day was not more than 7. 95%. T1/2 of vinblastine in rats was (5. 86 ± 2. 37) h, and AUC(0-t) and AUC(0-∞) was (68. 45 ± 14. 51) and (95. 03 ± 33. 09)μg·L-1 ·h, respectively. Conclu-sion:The method is fast, sensitive and accurate, which provides research basis for the development of vinblastine and transporters re-search in medicine. The concentration of vinblastine in rats is low, and the half-life is long.
2.Study on Bioequivalence of Cefdinir Capsules in Chinese Healthy Volunteers
Fen CHEN ; Chaoran ZHU ; Xuejia ZHAI ; Xia FENG ; Guiping DENG ; Qing GUO ; Lifen JIANG ; Yongning LYU
Herald of Medicine 2015;(10):1288-1291
Objective To evaluate postprandial pharmacokinetics and bioequivalence of two preparations of cefdinir capsules in Chinese healthy volunteers. Methods In a two-way cross-over study, 24 healthy male volunteers were divided into two groups randomly and a single dose of cefdinir capsules of test and reference preparation were administered orally, respectively.The concentration in plasma was determined by LC-MS/MS. Pharmacokinetic parameters and bioequivalence were calculated and evaluated by DAS. Results The main pharmacokinetic parameters of test and reference were as follows: AUCt (4.35±1.09) μg??h??mL-1 and (4.12±1.22) μg??h??mL-1, AUC0-∞(4.53±1.12) and (4.53±1.73) μg??h??mL-1, t1/2 (1.74±0.29) h and (2.13±1.65) h, tmax(4.44±0.86) h and (4.54 ±1.16) h, Cmax(900±250) ng??mL-1 and (876±269) ng??mL-1 . Conclusion The test and reference preparation of cefdinir capsules are bioequivalent.
3.A Study on relationship between mindfulness and occupational burnout of nursing students in-terns
Chaoran CHEN ; Chuanqi DING ; Guangli LU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2018;34(26):2001-2004
Objective To investigate the level of occupational burnout and mindfulness among undergraduate nursing in-terns, and to analyze their relationship. Methods For convenient sampling, 600 nursing students who belong to 4 colleges and universities of Henan were investigated using the general information questionnaire, the Chinese version of Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS). Results The scores of occupational burnout were as follow: the score of emotional exhaustion was (33.46 ± 9.31) points, the score of depersonalization was (14.26 ± 5.91) points, the score of low personal achievement was (17.58 ± 8.49) points, the score of mindfulness was (57.27 ± 13.41) points. Mindfulness had a significant negative effect on job burnout, emotional exhaustion and low personal achievement. Level of mindfulness, language violence and work overtime in-terns, and possible of clinical nursing work in the future were the main factors influencing job burnout, and three factors could explain 25.4% of job burnout. Conclusions Mindfulness had a significant negative effect on job burnout. Nursing educators and administrators should improve the level of mindfulness of nursing students to reduce their job burnout.
4.Relationship between the aging perceptions and quality of life in the elderly hypertensive patients in Kaifeng city
Chaoran CHEN ; Chuanqi DING ; Guangli LU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2018;34(27):2102-2105
Objective To investigate the state of the aging perceptions and quality of life in the elderly patients with hypertension in Kaifeng city and their relationship. Methods A total of 156 elderly patients with hypertension in Kaifeng city were investigated by using a general data questionnaire, Chinese version of the Aging Perceptions and SF-36 quality of life assessment scale. Results The scores of the aging perceptions were higher than the median. The score of negative control was the highest with (3.72 ± 0.47) points, and the score of emotion representation was the lowest with (2.59±0.65) points. The scores of physical function, role limitation due to physical health, bodily pain, general health perception, emotional function and mental health of the elderly patients with hypertension were significantly lower than that of normal population (t=-17.074--3.492, P<0.01). Pearson correlation analysis showed that positive control, positive outcome, and recognition were significant positively correlated with quality of life (r=0.221- 0.352, P<0.05); acute/chronic time, emotional representation and negative result were significant negatively correlated with quality of life were presented (r=-0.478--0.310, P<0.01);periodic time was significant negatively correlated with mental health status (r=-0.314, P<0.01). Conclusions There is a significant correlation between the aging perceptions and quality of life in elderly hypertensive patients in Kaifeng city. The quality of life was significantly lower than that of normal population in China, and it was affected by the aging perceptions.
5.Correlation of posttraumatic growth with social support, coping style in families of patients with digestive system cancer
Yaxue LI ; Yanfang ZHANG ; Chaoran CHEN ; Yanjie LI ; Jun LIU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(27):2125-2129
Objective To investigate the current status of posttraumatic growth among digestive system cancer patient' families, and explore correlation of posttraumatic growth with social support, coping style in digestive system cancer patient' s families. Methods The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory, Perceived Social Support Scale and Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire were used to survey the 280 digestive system cancer patient' s families. Results The mean posttraumatic growth total score in families of the patients with digestive system cancer was (46.03 ± 15.83) points. The highest score was found for appreciation of life, the lowest was spiritual change. Meanwhile, posttraumatic growth was significantly correlated with perceived social support. The correlation coefficient was 0.730 (P<0.01). In the coping style, there was a positive correlation between positive coping style and post-traumatic growth. The correlation coefficient was 0.644, (P<0.01). While except personal relationship and mental change dimensions, there was a negative correlation between the post-traumatic growth with the negative coping style. The correlation coefficient was-0.155 (P<0.05). Conclusions Family of patients with digestive system cancer also experience posttraumatic growth when their loved ones are diagnosed with cancer, but the posttraumatic growth was at the lower level. Social support and positive coping are the positive factors of post traumatic growth, and negative coping is the negative influencing factor.
6.Effect of osthole on memory function of sleep deprivation mice
Zhanxin DU ; Peiyu TANG ; Weiji XIE ; Xiaojia PAN ; Weicong LUO ; Qiqi CHEN ; Chaoran OU ; Jianfen LIANG ; Xiaoqin ZHU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2018;34(10):1633-1635,1639
Objective To investigate the effect of Osthole on memory function of sleep deprivation(SD) mice. Methods Forty-eight male mice were randomly divided into 4 groups;normal control group(NC group ), large platform control group(TC group),sleep deprivation group(M group)and Osthole group(Ost group). The model of SD in mice was estabished by using improved multi platform method. The ability of learning and memory was tested by using Morris water maze test and pathological changes of hippocampal neurons in mice were observed by HE staining. The serum,hippcampus malondialdehyde(MDA)contents and superoxide dismutase(SOD)activity, so as the hippocampus No content,were detected. Results Compared with NC group and TC group,the escape la-tency of M group increased significiantly and the number of crossing platform decreased significantly. There were in-creased levels hippocampus tissue,serum MDA level,hippocampal SOD activity and NO content. After supplemen-tation of Osthole,the escape latency significantly shortened in mice. The number of crossing platform was increased while the contents of MDA both in hippocampus and serum were decreased,and the SOD activity in hippocampus re-turned to normal. However,the level of NO in hippocampus was not decreased. Conclusion Osthole can protect the memory function of SD mice by reducing the the damage of hippocampal neurons through antioxidant stress.
7.Effects of narrative nursing on posttraumatic growth for patients with amputation
Qianjiao ZENG ; Chaoran CHEN ; Dongmiao LIU ; Shan HAN ; Jingjing LU ; Qiaomei CHENG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2019;35(8):611-615
0bjective To explore the effects of narrative nursing on posttraumatic growth for patients with amputation. Methods From December 2016 to March 2018,a total of 62 hospitalized patients with amputation were randomly assigned into the control group and the intervention group by random number table.The control group received routine nursing,the intervention group received narrative nursing on the basis of control group.Two groups were evaluated by Posttraumatic Growth Inventory(PTGI) before and after intervention. Results Before intervention,the scores of reflections on life, personal strengths, new possibilities, relating to others, self-transformation and posttraumatic growth in the the control group were (19.87 ± 5.22), (7.90 ± 2.53), (8.83 ± 3.62), (9.73 ± 3.13), (10.63 ± 3.01), (56.97 ± 17.21) points, respectively. After intervention,the scores were (20.80±5.89), (8.80±2.17), (8.90±3.39), (10.27± 2.75), (11.07 ± 3.12), (59.83 ± 16.91) points, respectively, except new possibilities, the scores of each dimension and total scores of posttraumatic growth in the the control group were higher than before,the differences were statistically significant(t=3.00- 5.34, P<0.05).Before intervention,the scores of reflections on life, personal strengths, new possibilities, relating to others, self-transformation and posttraumatic growth in the the intervention group were (20.28±4.94), (8.17±2.58), (8.59±3.48), (9.55± 2.90), (11.07±2.83), (57.66±16.42) points, respectively. After intervention, the scores were (23.79±4.70), (10.10±2.17), (10.72±3.34), (11.69±2.22), (12.79±3.28),(69.10±14.92) points, respectively, the scores of each dimension and total scores of posttraumatic growth in the intervention group were statistically higher than those in the control group and before intervention,the differences were statistically significant (t=10.61-16.75, P<0.05). Conclusion Narrative nursing can effectively improve the level of posttraumatic growth and psychological state for patients with amputation.
8.Differences in expression profiles of circular RNA between luminal breast cancer cells and normal breast cells.
Bin XIAO ; Jiaxin WEN ; Chaoran ZHAO ; Lidan CHEN ; Zhaohui SUN ; Linhai LI
Journal of Southern Medical University 2018;38(8):1014-1019
OBJECTIVETo investigate the differences in the expression profiles of circular RNA (circRNA) between luminal breast cancer cells and normal breast cells.
METHODSTotal RNA extracted from luminal breast cancer cells MCF7 and normal breast cells MCF10A was digested with Rnase R to remove linear RNAs and enrich circRNAs. The enriched circRNAs were amplified and transcribed into fluorescent cRNAs using a random priming method, and were hybridized onto the circRNA hybridization array. The circRNA expression profiles of MCF7 and MCF10A cells were analyzed using Agilent Feature Extraction software. Quantile normalization and subsequent data processing were performed, and volcano plot filtering and hierarchical clustering were utilized to analyze the circRNA expression patterns. The expressions of 3 circRNAs with significant log fold changes were validated using qPCR.
RESULTSThe hybridization array data revealed significant differences in the circRNA expression profiles between MCF7 and MCF10A cells. Compared with those of MCF10A cells, the 12910 circRNAs expressed in MCF7 cells showed 5964 up-regulated, 81 consistently regulated, and 6865 down-regulated circRNAs; 343 circRNAs showed a log fold change by more than 2 folds, among which 213 circRNAs were up-regulated and 130 were down-regulated. Nine circRNAs showed differential expressions by more than 2 folds, including 8 up-regulated ones, namely hsa_circRNA_061260 (6.02 folds), hsa_circRNA_103933 (5.96 folds), hsa_circRNA_005239 (5.84 folds), hsa_circRNA_100689 (5.69 folds), hsa_circRNA_004087 (5.60 folds), hsa_circRNA_104420 (5.25 folds), hsa_circRNA_104421 (5.13 folds) and hsa_circRNA_101222 (5.03 folds); only one circRNA was down-regulated, namely hsa_circRNA_104864 (5.09 folds). The expressions of hsa_circRNA_100689, hsa_circRNA_005239 and hsa_circRNA_104864 were further validated by qPCR, which yielded consistent results with the microarray data.
CONCLUSIONSThe circRNA expression profiles differ significantly between luminal breast cancer cells and normal breast cells. These differentially expressed circRNAs may serve as potential novel targets for the diagnosis of luminal breast cancer.
9.Research progress on root position measurement methods in orthodontic treatment using cone beam CT
CHEN Jiajun ; XUE Chaoran ; WANG Peiqi ; BAI Ding
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2022;30(10):740-745
Root position plays an important role in healthy, stable, and aesthetic orthodontic treatment. In the past, two-dimensional radiographic images were used to assess the accuracy and precision of tooth root positions. In recent years, the use of cone beam CT (CBCT) and its reconstructed images to measure the three-dimensional spatial position and angle of root position has become mainstream. The root position is mainly described by measuring the relationship between the root and adjacent structures in the buccolingual, vertical, and mesiodistal directions as well as the root angle. The thickness of the alveolar bone on the buccolingual side of the root represents the buccolingual position, the vertical height in the alveolar bone and the relationship between apex and maxillary sinus represents the vertical position, the interroot alveolar bone thickness represents the mesiodistal position of the root, and the root angle is mostly based on incisal mandibular plane angle, angulation, torque, and other angles in the traditional two-dimensional measurement. Fitting CBCT and digital model data can be used to monitor the relationship between root and alveolar bone during orthodontic treatment, but a more comprehensive, standardized three-dimensional tooth root position measurement method is required to make full use of the root data provided by CBCT to study the relative optimal position of the tooth root at different anatomical levels, which combines with computer technology to optimize the digital design of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment.
10. Pharmacological Activation of RXR-α Promotes Hematoma Absorption via a PPAR-γ-dependent Pathway After Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Chaoran XU ; Huaijun CHEN ; Shengjun ZHOU ; Chenjun SUN ; Xiaolong XIA ; Yucong PENG ; Jianfeng ZHUANG ; Xiongjie FU ; Hanhai ZENG ; Hang ZHOU ; Yang CAO ; Qian YU ; Yin LI ; Libin HU ; Guoyang ZHOU ; Feng YAN ; Gao CHEN ; Jianru LI
Neuroscience Bulletin 2021;37(10):1412-1426
Endogenously eliminating the hematoma is a favorable strategy in addressing intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). This study sought to determine the role of retinoid X receptor-α (RXR-α) in the context of hematoma absorption after ICH. Our results showed that pharmacologically activating RXR-α with bexarotene significantly accelerated hematoma clearance and alleviated neurological dysfunction after ICH. RXR-α was expressed in microglia/macrophages, neurons, and astrocytes. Mechanistically, bexarotene promoted the nuclear translocation of RXR-α and PPAR-γ, as well as reducing neuroinflammation by modulating microglia/macrophage reprograming from the M1 into the M2 phenotype. Furthermore, all the beneficial effects of RXR-α in ICH were reversed by the PPAR-γ inhibitor GW9662. In conclusion, the pharmacological activation of RXR-α confers robust neuroprotection against ICH by accelerating hematoma clearance and repolarizing microglia/macrophages towards the M2 phenotype through PPAR-γ-related mechanisms. Our data support the notion that RXR-α might be a promising therapeutic target for ICH.