1.Protective effects of erythropoietin by epidural injection on neurocyte apoptosis and relative proteins after spinal cord injury in rats
Shuqiang CHEN ; Youjia XU ; Chen YU
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(18):-
[Objective]To investigate the protective effects of rhEPO on neuromotor function and apoptosis of neural cell,after it was peritoneally injected at different time in rats with traumatic spinal cord injury(SCI).[Method]A total of 48 adult male Sprague-Dawley rats weighting 270 ?10 g were randomly divided into four groups.Rats in normal group(n=6)and sham group(n=6)underwent laminectomy producure only.In control group,rats(n=18)received normal saline epidurally at 1,6 and 24 hours after injury.Treatment group(n=18)received 5000 iu/kg body weight of recombinant humane erythropoietin administered epidurally at 1,6 and 24 hours after injury.SCI was induced with 70g/cm impact according to the improved Allen method.Behavioral evaluation of the rats was made 48 hours after trauma using the Basso,Beattie,and Bresnahan(BBB)scoring system and Rivlin's tiltboard experiment.Injured spinal cord tissue cell apoptosis was examined by the terminal deoxynucleotidal transferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nick end abeling(TUNEL)reaction at 48 hour.Fasl and Caspase-3 expression was determined by immunohistochemical analysis at 48 hours after injury.The results were observed by light microscope and analyzed by SPSS statistics software.[Result]Compared to the control group,neuromotor function was significantly improved at 1,6,and 24 hours after injury in the experiment group.The indexes of neural cell decreased significantly(P
2.Serratus anterior muscle transplantation for the repair of soft tissue defects in foot and ankle
Xiangyang XU ; Yu CHEN ; Xingkai ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2001;0(03):-
Objective To explore serratus anterior muscle transplantation for the repair of soft tissue defects in foot and ankle. Methods Seventeen patients consisted of 11 males and 6 females aging from 13 to 58 years with the mean age of 35.2 years. The anatomical parameters of serratus anterior of 17 cases were measured, the thickness of the muscle was (1.24?0.65) cm, and the diameter of origin point of the nutrient artery to the muscle was (1.4?0.6) mm. There were two veins arising from the muscle, the diameter of larger one was (2.5?0.8) mm. The length of vascular pedicle was (8.31?1.48) cm. 17 patients with soft tissue defect of foot and ankle were treated with free serratus anterior muscle transfer and split skin graft overlying the muscle. The primary lesions were soft tissue defect around the ankle and Pilon fracture in 5 cases, non-union of distal tibial fracture in 3, Achilles tendon and soft tissue defect in 3, metatarsal fracture and soft tissue defect in 4, and calcaneal fracture with soft tissue defect in 2. All of the patients suffered from infection or exposure of bone or applied plate, the area of soft tissue defect ranged from 4.5 cm?6 cm to 11 cm?13 cm. Results The average operative time was (6.5?1.2) hours. The complications included local hematoma in 2 cases, superficial infection in 2, winged scapula without function loss in 1,scar pain in 2, and numbness of lateral thoracic wall in 1. Furthermore, weakness and decreased shoulder mobility were noted in 3 patients comparing with the contralateral side, but the condition improved half year following the operation. The transferred muscle flap appeared thinner and less bulky , and healed intimately with the adjacent foot tissue, the patients resumed good function in walking. Conclusion The serratus anterior muscle flap is a good choice for treatment of soft tissue defects in foot and ankle.
3.Growth effects of deoxycholic acid on colorectal cancer cell by regulating the expression of cyclooxygenase-2
Chenggong YU ; Hui CHEN ; Zhaomin XU
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2001;0(01):-
Objective The activity and cyclooxygenase (COX-2) protein expression of colorectal adenoc arcinoma cell treated by deoxycholic acids (DCA) were examined in order to find out the carcinogenesis mechanism of DCA. Methods The proliferation of colorectal cancer cells (SW 1116) was detected by MTT metho d . COX-2 protein expression was measured by immunohistochemistry and Western blo t. Results DCA lower than 100 ?mol/L concentration can stimulate the growth of the adenoca rcinoma cells with effect reversible, while higher concentration shows the long -acting effect of inhibition. DCA of 10,50 and 100 ?mol/L concentration can up -regulate the expression of COX-2 in cells, while only 10 ?mol/L can maintain this effect long than 72 hours. The level of COX-2 protein treated by the late r two concentration descends after 48 hours. Conclusion DCA affects the proliferation of SW1116 in two sides. D CA concentration lower than 100 ?mol/L can promote COX-2 protein expression, w hich may be the mechanism of its carcinogenesis.
4.Stroke-associated Infection:382 Serial Case Study
Jun CHEN ; Guangli YU ; Yuxin XU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2008;14(9):831-832
Objective To study the incidence,risk factors and prognosis of stroke-associated infection(SAI) in acute stroke patients.Methods 382 serial acute cerebral stroke patients were retrospectively surveyed.Results The incidence of SAI was 29.3% in all cases,mainly involved lower respiratory tract(63.0%) and urinary tract(28.4%).Escherichia coli,Coagulase negative staph and Streptococcus viridans were the main pathogenic organisms.Developments of SAI were closely related with aging,diabetes mellitus,the application of antimicrobial agents and invasive procedure.The mortality was 10.7%(12/112) in the cases with SAI,but 1.9%(5/270) in the cases without SAI.Conclusion SAI is caused by various factors in acute stroke patients.Controlling SAI can help to succeed in treating stroke.
5.Effect of water extracts of Alpinia oxyphylla Miq. fruit on memory impairment in cerebral ischemia rats
Zhihong JI ; Xinyu YU ; Xu CHEN
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2009;18(7):580-582
Objective This report investigate the intervention effect of the water extract of Alpinia oxyphylla Miq. fruit (AOF)on memory impairment and the mechanism in cerebral ischemia rats. Methods 48 Rats were randomly divided into sham-operated group(n=12), ischemia group(n=12), AOF group Ⅰ( n= 12)and AOF group Ⅱ (n= 12). The model of transient cerebral ischemic/reperfusion was made by bilateral occlusion of common carotid arteries in rats and combination with reducing blood pressure with an abdominal injection of so-dium nitroprusside. Learning-memory ability was observed by step through test. The content of NO and the activi-ties of NOS were measured in hippocampus. Results In step through test,the latency in ischemia group[(143.8±65.2)s]significantly decreased, the number of errors (8.9±4.2 ) significantly increased compared with sham-operated group [latency: (257.2±67.1 ) s; number of errors: (1.7±1.1 ), P<0.01 ]. The latency in AOF group Ⅰ and AOF group Ⅱ[(186.5±46.2) s, (193.4±43.7 ) s ] significantly increased, the number of errors (6.1±2.9,5.2±2.1 ) significantly decreased compared with ischemia group(P<0.05, P<0.01). In hippocampus, the content of NO and the activities of NOS in ischemia group [(56.53±27.42) nmol/mg prot, (17.23±5.64) nmol/mg prot] significantly increased compared with sham-operated group[ (40.02±17.9 ) nmol/mg prot, ( 10.46±6.15)nmol/mg prot], and in AOF group Ⅰ and AOF group Ⅱ [content of NO:group Ⅰ (46.60 ±20. 26)nmol/mg prot,group Ⅱ (42.38±21.23) nmol/mg prot ;activities of NOS:group Ⅰ (13.98±5.13 ) nmol/mg pint,group Ⅱ(13.61±5.27) nmol/mg prot] significantly decreased compared with ischemia group(P<0.05). Conclu-sion AOF could significantly ameliorate the memory impairment in cerebral ischemic rats. Its effects may be in-volved in the decrease of content of NO and activities of NOS in hippocampus.
8.Key issues on the clinical trial data management.
Ping-yan CHEN ; Yu XU ; Nan DAI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2015;50(11):1485-1487
This paper is prepared to discuss the common issues in data management, such as building and training of data management team, standard operation procedure, document management, execution and communication, strategies to correct and prevent mistakes, and measures to improve the quality and efficiency of clinical trials and data management.
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9.Clinical Observation of Qingkailing Injection Combined with Naloxone in the Adjuvant Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Pulmonary Encephalopathy
Min XU ; Yu CHEN ; Biaobing MAO
China Pharmacy 2015;(24):3342-3344
OBJECTIVE:To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of Qingkailing injection combined with naloxone in the ad-juvant treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with pulmonary encephalopathy. METHODS:80 COPD pa-tients with pulmonary encephalopathy were randomly divided into control group and observation group. Control group was treated with conventional treatment,including bi-level noninvasive positive pressure ventilation,conventional oxygen inhalation,anti-infec-tion,resolving sputum and relieving asthma,etc;based on the treatment of control group,observation group was additionally treat-ed with Qingkailing injection 40-60 ml by intravenous infusion,30-40 drops/min,qd+Naloxone hydrochloride injection 0.8 mg by intravenous infusion,and then Naloxone hydrochloride injection 2 mg by microinfusion pump for continuous 24 h. After 3 d,the clinic data was observed,including clinical efficacy,and pO2,pCO2,pH,CO,CI,GCS coma score before and after treatment,av-erage hospitalization time,endotracheal intubation rate and incidence of adverse reactions. RESULTS:The total effective rate in ob-servation group was significantly higher than control group,average hospitalization time and incidence of adverse reactions were significantly lower than control group(P<0.05). After treatment,pO2,pH and GCS scores in 2 groups were significantly higher than before,observation group was higher than control group,pCO2 was significantly lower than before,observation group was lower than control group(P<0.05). There were no significant differences in the CO and CI before and after treatment and endotra-cheal intubation rate between 2 groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Based on the conventional treatment,Qingkailing injection combined with naloxone has good efficacy and safety in the adjuvant treatment of COPD with pulmonary encephalopathy.
10.Key issues on the clinical trial data management.
Pingyan CHEN ; Yu XU ; Nan DAI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2015;50(11):1485-7
This paper is prepared to discuss the common issues in data management, such as building and training of data management team, standard operation procedure, document management, execution and communication, strategies to correct and prevent mistakes, and measures to improve the quality and efficiency of clinical trials and data management.