1.Protective effects of total extract of astragalus(TEA) onprimary rats hepatocytes injured by CCl4 or H2O2
Yan YANG ; Min-Zhu CHEN ;
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1999;0(04):-
Aim To study the protective effect of total extract of astragalus(TEA) on primary rat hepatocytes injured by CCl4 or H2O2 and its mechanism.Methods The primary hepatocytes were isolated by Ⅳ collaganase and injured by CCl4 or H2O2.The contents of malondialdehyde(MDA) and glutathion(GSH),glutathion peroxidase(GSHpx) activity of hepatocytes and the AST and /or ALT level in cultural supernatant were determined by general methods. Results (1) The elevation of MDA content of hepatocytes and AST level in supernatant of cultural hepatocytes,and the loss of GSH content and GSHpx activity induced by CCl4 were restored remarkably by TEA(5~80 mg?L-1);(2)The elevation of ALT level in the supernatant of hepatocytes and MDA content of hepatocytes, and the loss of GSH content and GSHpx activity induced by H2O2 were improved significantly by TEA(5~80 mg?L-1) treatment.Conclusion The results suggest that TEA possess direct protective action on primary hepatocyte in vitro injured by CCl4 or H2O2. These might be associated with its anti-oxidative activity.
2.Retrospective Analysis of Budd-Chiari Syndrome in 135 Patients
Hua YANG ; Qian CHEN ; Shanzhu ZHU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2008;7(5):333-335
A total of 135 patients diagnosed with Budd-Chiari syndrome(BCS)during August 2004 and February 2007 were reviewed and analyzed retrospectively.The results showed that 105 subiects (77.8%)caused by malignances,while 29 participants(21.5%)had no definite pathogens.The most commonly seen symptom included jaundiee(69.6%),followed by ascites(48.2%),abdominal distention (40.7%)and lower extremity edema(37.0%).Hisher levels of STB,PT and γ-GT were determined.Color Dopple ultrasound,CT and MRI could be helpful in diagnosing BCS;angiography remained the most accurate measurement.Main treatment strategies were stent implantation and/or balloon dilation.BCS is a clinical syndrome with no typical symptoms.which makes its management very difficult.A complete understanding of the condition will help reduce misdiagnosis.Angiography and stent implantation are primary ways to diagnose or treat BCS.
3.Imaging diagnosis of monostotic fibrous dysplasia of thoracic and lumbar spines
Caihong YANG ; Anmin CHEN ; Bo ZHU
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(01):-
[Objective]To analyse the imaging findings of thoracic and lumbar fibrous dysplasia and evaluate the imaging characteristics.[Method]Among 5 cases of monostotic fibrous dysplasia of thoracic and lumbar spines,4 were imaged with CT scaning,2 with MRI and 5 with X-ray.All materials were analysed.[Result]Each X-ray revealed a round or oval radiolucent lesion surrounded by a distinct and thick rim of sclerosis.CT showed a round or oval low-density lesion with a high-density borderline between the lesion and normal vertebral bone tissue.Bone cortex remained intact in all cases.The lesion showed homogeneous long T1 signal on T1WI and hypo-or isointensity signal on T2WI.There was a characteristic hypointensity loop surrounded the lesion on T1WI,T2WI and PdWI.The lesion was demonstrated obviously in the contrast enhancement of scanning.[Conclusion]Monostotic fibrous dysplasia of thoracic and lumbar spine shows distinctive imaging characteristics that are different from dysplasia of limb bone or skull.These characteristics are decisive in the diagnosis of the lesion.
4.Relationship between AQP4 mRNA expression in bronchial epithelium of patients with COPD and the airway inflammation
Bo ZHU ; Lan YANG ; Tianjun CHEN
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2003;0(06):-
Objective To explore the effect and significance of AQP4 mRNA expression in bronchial epithelium of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on airway inflammation. Methods Bronchial epithelium was obtained by bronchoscopy in patients with COPD (n=30) and healthy controls (n=30) whose bronchial epithelium was confirmed to be normal by the pathologist. AQP4 mRNA were studied by RT-PCR method. Inflammatory cells infiltration was observed by HE staining; pulmonary function test was performed too before bronchoscopy. Results Compared with that in the healthy controls, AQP4 mRNA expression in COPD was reduced (P
5.Analysis of 32 cases gastrointestinal leakage
Yaoming ZHU ; Zhenhua YANG ; Aijun CHEN
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2002;0(S1):-
Objective To investigate the factors and the preventive methods of gastrointestinal leakage.Method 32 cases of gastrointestinal leakage from 1996 to 2001 were analyzed retrospectively.Results In 32 patients,19 cases were benign diseases and 13 cases were malignant diseases.25 cases were selectively operation and 7 were emergency operation, 11 cases treated by re-operation and 21 cases by other methods.24 cases were cured and 8 cases were died.Conclusions Main cause of leakage was operative method unsuitable.Anastomostic skill was deficiency,local condition was bad and ignored postoperative treatment and so on.Preventive methods should be selected to decreasingintestinal leakage.
6.Expression of Survivin Gene and Its Correlation with VEGF Expression in Colorectal Adenocarcinoma
Dong YANG ; Youqing ZHU ; Liping CHEN
Journal of Chinese Physician 2001;0(02):-
Objective To investigate the role of Survivin gene in the pathogenesis of colorectal adenocarcinoma and its correlation with VEGF in tumor metastasis. Methods The expressions of Survivin mRNA and VEGF protein were detected by RT-PCR and immunohistochemical staining, respectively, in 42 colorectal adenocarcinoma samples. Results Survivin mRNA expression was positive in 23 cancer samples(54 8%), while no expression was detected in adjacent normal tissue. The expression of Survivin gene significantly correlated with histological differentiation and Dukes stage, but not with gender or lymph node metastasis. The expression of VEGF significantly correlated with lymph node metastasis. The expressions of Survivin and VEGF were coincident. The colorectal adenocarcinomas which expressed both the Survivin and VEGF were more inclined to occur lymph node metastasis. Conclusions Survivin gene expression significantly correlated with the clinico-pathologic characteristics and biologic behavior in colorectal adenocarcinoma. Detection of Survivin expression may be valuable for diagnosing colorectal adenocarcinoma, and evaluating malignancy extent and prognosis.
7.Depth of sedation induced by target-controlled infusion of propofol required to inhibit swallowing reflex
Qinyan YANG ; Xinjie ZHU ; Yuquan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;32(6):722-723
ObjectiveTo determine the depth of sedation induced by target-controlled infusion (TCI) of propofol required to inhibit the swallowing reflex.MethodsThirty-five ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ healthy volunteers,aged 20-60 yr,with body mass index < 30 kg/m2,were enrolled in the study.Sedation was performed with TCI of propofol.The initial target plasma concentration (Cp) of propofol was set at 2.4 μg/ml and the Cp increased or decreased by 0.2 μg/ml every 5 min until the BIS value reached the predetermined level.The initial Cp of propofol was increased or decreased by 0.3 μg/ml in the next subject according to the BIS value in the previous one.The up-and-down sequential experiment was pedormed.The BIS value was set at 65 in the first subject and the ratio of the BIS value between the two consecutive subjects was 1.1.The BIS value was increased or decreased depending on the occurrence of the swallowing reflex in the previous subject.The half-effective BIS value (BIS50) and 95%confidence interval (CI) of propofol inhibiting the swallowing reflex were calculated by up-and-down sequential method.ResultsThe BIS50 of propofol required to inhibit the swallowing reflex was 64.4 (95% CI 59.3-69.8).ConclusionThe BIS50 and 95% CI of propofol administered by TCI and required to inhibit the swallowing reflex is 64,4 (59.3-69.8).
8.The current situation and problems of primary health care personnel since the new round of China's health care reform
Xiaoli ZHU ; Qingkun CHEN ; Shunxin YANG
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2015;8(11):57-62
Objective: To analyze the current situation and problems of primary health care personnel since the new round of China's health care reform, and to provide a reference for stabilizing the primary health care personnel. Methods: This paper uses descriptive statistical analysis to calculate Gini coefficient and Theil index in order to ana-lyze the equity in headcount, structure and distribution of primary health care personnel among all health care institu-tions nationwide. Results: Between 2008 and 2013, the number of primary health care personnel significantly in-creased and their quality was improved. Moreover, although the Gini coefficient and Theil index of primary health care personnel continuously decreased in China's eastern, central and western provinces the difference inside the east-ern China is the main factor affecting the overall difference. Conclusions:Not only the problems of insufficient num-ber and loss of personnel still coexist in the primary health care personnel in China, but also there are other issues such as the structural imbalance of professional titles is especially prominent, the urban-rural and regional gaps are still large, etc. The main reasons for these issues are related to the irrational incentive mechanism, the inefficiency of the synergistic effects of administrative staffing policy and some reform measures, etc. This paper suggests further re-forming the income distribution system and improving primary governance capability in order to strengthen the policies to synergically attract and stabilize primary healthcare personnel.
9.Expression of fibroblast growth factor receptor-3 during fracture healing
Qihong YANG ; Lin CHEN ; Jingc ZHU
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2002;0(12):-
Objective To observe the spatial and temporal expression patterns of FGFR3 gene and analyze the potential roles of FGFR3 during fracture healing and explore the technique of in situ hybridization of paraffin sections of bone tissue. Methods The fracture model of mouse tibia was established by the standard methods. The expression of FGFR3 mRNA was studied by in situ hybridization during the various stages of bone repair. Results There was faint FGFR3 positive-signal in the cytoplasm of prehypertrophic chondrocytes in soft callus on day 5. FGFR3 mRNA was strongly expressed in prehypertrophic chondrocytes and hypertrophic chondrocytes in soft callus on day 7, but disappeared on day 14, 28 because chondrocytes was replaced by osteoblasts. Conclusion FGFR3 mRNA was strongly expressed in prehypertrophic chondrocytes and hypertrophic chondrocytes in the fracture callus, which shows that FGFR3, a gene that regulates the proliferation of chondrocytes during bone development, may participate in the regulation of differentiation of chondrocytes during fracture healing.
10.An experimental pathological study of acute intoxication by macleaya cordata
Maowang WU ; Jianhua ZHU ; Yang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine 1988;0(04):-
Objective To find out the main target organs, their main pathological changes and to explore the toxic mechanism of the macleaya cordata. Method SD rats were intoxicated by oral administration with extracts of macleaya cordata followed by pathological and electromicroscopic examination of main organs. Results The LD50 was 19.5% when 1.5g/ml macleaya cordata extract was oral administrated. All pocsoned rat's serum GPT, Cr, BUN, CK, CK-MB increased markedly. The EKG were abnormal. The weight of brain, liver, spleen, and kidneys decreased significantly. There were extensive congestion and hemorrhage in heart, brain, liver and kidneys. The mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum and nuclear membrane of the rat's heart, brain, liver, and kidney were destroyed. Conclusion The results indicated that the toxic target organs of macleaya cordata were the heart, brain, liver and kidneys mainly. The toxic mechanism of macleaya cordata poisoning was the damage of the mitochondrial, endoplasmic reticulum and nuclear membrane directly causd by the macleaya cordata.