This article was aimed to study the mechanism of Liu-Wei Bu-Qi (LWBQ) Capsules among rat models of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) accompanied with reduced lung function based on MMPs/TIMPs and Th1/Th2. A total of 75 rats were randomly divided into the normal group, model group, LWBQ group, Jin-Shui-Bao (JSB) group, spleen aminopeptidase group. Except the normal group, smoke plus lipopolysaccharide tracheal instil-lation method was applied among rats in other groups to establish COPD rat model. Medication was given on the 28th day after the model was established. The medication was given for 30 days. Observation was given on changes of lung histology, lung function, interleukin (IL)-4, interferon-γ (IFN-γ), matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-9) and MMPs inhibitor 1(TIMP-1). The results showed that compared with the normal group, in the model group, lung tis-sues was damaged, and lung function was obviously reduced, while the level of inflammatory factor such as IL-1β, IFN-γ, Th1/Th2 were obvious increased (P< 0.05 or P< 0.01); while inflammation-inhibiting factors such as IL-4 and IL-35 were obviously decreased (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01); MMP-9 gene and protein expression of lung tissues were obviously increased (P< 0.05 or P< 0.01); TIMP-1 gene and protein expression were obviously decreased (P< 0.05 or P < 0.01). After medication, compared with the model group, in the LWBQ group, IFN-γ and Th1/Th2 were obviously decreased (P< 0.05 or P< 0.01); MMP-9 gene and protein expression were obviously decreased (P< 0.05 or P < 0.01); TIMP-1 expression was obviously increased (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). Compared with the JSB group and spleen aminopeptidase group, the lung function and TIMP1 gene protein expression were increased, while MMP-9 and Th1/Th2 expression were obviously decreased (P < 0.05). It was concluded that LWBQ Capsules up-regulate IL-4 and TIMP-1, downregulate IFN-γ, Th1/ Th2 and MMP-9 expression, in order to reduce inflammatory response and improve lung function among COPD cases.

0.05),as well as in the composite of MACCE(2.51% vs 3.10%,P=0.523)between the two groups.Also,no significant difference existed in the rate of SAT(0.16% vs 0.16%,P=1.000)and hemorrhagic events(2.51% vs 2.12%,P=0.652)between the two groups.Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed the cumulative hazard rate for the MACCE was similar(P=0.523).Conclusions Short-term therapeutic effects of atorvastatin 20mg/d combined with clopidogrel for the patients undergoing coronary stenting is similar to that of provastatin combined with clopidogrel.Long-term therapeutic efficiency and safety of the two strategies need to be further investigated.

ObjectiveTo observe the interaction of the calcifying nanoparticles (CNP) with human renal tubular epithelial cells (HK-2) in vitro,to observe and investigate the mechanisms of HK-2 injury induced by CNP,and to explore the potential role of CNP in the formation of Calcium oxalate kidney stones.MethodsHuman renal tubular epithelial cells were cultured in vitro and CNP was then added to the culture medium,the cell-crystal reaction was detected by light microscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).To investigate the oxidative stress,NADPH oxidase inhibitor apocynin was chosen as the intervener.The levels of LDH,MDA,HA in the mediums after 24 h were assessed. ResultsCNP could induce changes of the HK-2.Adhesion and phagocytosis of CNP by the HK-2 were observed under TEM.After 24 h,the levels of LDH,MDA,HA were significantly different among the 4 groups ( P ＜ 0.05 ). ConclusionsHK-2 has abilities of adhering and phagocyting with CNP.CNP can cause damage induced by oxidative stress of HK-2.

Objective To compare the one-year outcome between complete and incomplete revascularization by percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with multivessel coronary disease. Methods From June 1995 to September 2004, a total of 2579 patients with multivessel coronary disease were treated by PCI in our centre, among them 2278 patients (88.3%) achieved complete revascularization (CR group) and 301 patients achieved incomplete revascularization (IR group). One-year outcome was compared between the two groups. Results The rates of triple vessel disease, complex type B2/C lesions, chronic total occlusion were significantly higher in IR group than those in CR group, and the target vessel stenostic degree before PCI was also more severe in IR group. The PCI success rates in CR group and IR group were 96.4% and 94.0% (P0.05). The rates of angina recurrence and major adverse cardiac events (MACE) were significantly lower in CR group patients compared with the patients in IR group (5.7% vs 9.2%, P

Objective To investigate the protective effect of apocynin against renal oxidative injury in a rat model of hyperoxaluria. Methods Animal model of hyperoxaluria was established by administration of 0.8% ethylene glycol (EG) to adult male Sprague-Dawley rats in administration were performed in the rats. Markers of oxidative stress(OS) state, urinary H2O2 and 8-(so-prostaglandin IP), and renal injury were assessed at the end of the study. Expression and localization of NADPH oxidase subunits (p47phox, gp91phox, Nox-1) in kidneys were examined by immunohistochemistry, real-time PCR and Western blot, respectively. Results p47phox expressed widely in kidneys of model rats, including renal cortex, inner medulla and outer medulla. Compared with the control, OS and renal injury occurred in rats receiving EG, in accordance with the up-regulated expression of NADPH oxidase subunits in kidneys. Treatment with apocynin significantly reduced the excretion of urinary H2O2 and 8-IP, improved the creatinine clearance and the kidney/body weight, with the down-reguLated expression of NADPH oxidase subunits (except gp91phox mRNA) in kidneys, but the levels of OS markers in apocynin-treated rats were still higher than thoset of normal controls. Conclusions The increased expression of NADPH oxidase subunits is suggested to be partially accounted for the development of renal OS in this rat model of hyperoxaluria. Apocynin treatment is effective for renal protection in this model.

AIM: To investigate the roles of angiotensin Ⅱ and NADPH oxidase in the development of renal oxidative stress (OS) in a rat model of hyperoxaluria. METHODS:Animal model of hyperoxaluria was established in a-dult male Sprague - Dawley rats by administration of 0.8% ethylene glycol (EC) in drinking water for 4 weeks. Simultaneous treatment with apocynin (0.2g·kg~(-1)·d~(-1))or losartan (30 mg·kg~(-1)·d~(-1) ) by intragastric administration were performed in rats, respectively. At the end of the study, markers for the state of oxidative stress (OS) , urinary 8 - IP and the enzymatic activity of superoxide dismutase ( SOD) in kidney homogenates were assessed. The concentration of angiotensin H in kidney homogenates was determined using radioimmunoassay method. Expression of NADPH oxidase subunit p47phox in kidney was localized and evaluated by immunohistochemistry and real time - PCR, respectively. RESULTS: p47phox expressed widely in the kidneys of this rat model, including renal cortex, inner medulla and outer medulla. Compared with the control, OS developed significantly in rats received EG, with increased expression of p47phox mRNA in kidneys. Renal angiotensin Ⅱ also increased significantly. Treatment with apocynin or losartan significantly reduced the excretion of urinary 8 - IP, restored the SOD activity, with decrease in the expression of p47phox mRNA in kidney, but the levels of those OS markers in apocynin or losartan treated rats were still higher than those in normal controls. CONCLUSION: Results suggest that renal Ang Ⅱ and its stimulation of NADPH oxidase may partially account for the development of OS in kidney in this rat model of hyperoxaluria.

Objective To summarize the safety and clinical therapeutic effect of advanced aged coronary heart disease(CHD) patients with angina recurrence after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).Methods The clinical data,arteriography and the interventional results of 9 aged patients with angina recurrence treated by CABG were retrospectively analyzed .Results There were 8 patients received intervention ,among them 5 patients received coronary artery intervention , another 3 patients received graft vessels intervention .During operation and hospitaliza-tion,angina recurrence,acute myocardial infarction,revascularization,complication and mortality were not observed in 8 patients who received intervention .All patients were followed up for 12 months,there were 3 patients had angina recurrence and cured by drugs , but had no acute myocardial infarction and revascularization .Conclusion The intervention for advanced aged patients after CABG is a safe and effective treatment .The advanced aged patients with angina recurrence need receive arteriography quickly and receive coronary artery interventional treatment or graft vessels interventional treatment .

Objective To investigate the effect of autologous coronary intervention in patients with angina recurrence of graft vessels occlusion after coronary artery bypass graftting(CABG).Methods Retrospectively analyzed the data of 10 patients with angina recurrence because of graft vessels occlusion.treated by CABG,including in clinical data,arteriography and the interventional results.Results Among 10 patients,9 patients received chronic total occlusion(CTO) PCI,another 1 patients received left main stem(LM) intervention.There were none had angina recurrence after PCI in 10 patients.Conclusion Conclusion Autologous coronary intervention in patients with angina recurrence of graft vessels occlusion after coronary artery bypass graftting was the safety and effective treatment.

ObjectiveTo investigate the short-term and long-term interventional therapeutic effect of coronary heart disease(CHD)patients with angina recurrence after coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG). MethodsThe data of patients with angina recurrence treated by CABG,including clinical data,arteriography and the interventional results were retrospectively analyzed. Results There were 12 patients received intervention,among them 6 patients received coronary artery intervention,another 6 patients received graft vessels intervention.During operation and hospitalization,among 12 patients there were none had angina recurrence,acute myocardial infarction,revascularization and mortality.The total 12 patients were followed for 9 ～ 21months,there were two patients had angina recurrence cured by drugs,but none with mortality,acute myocardial infarction and revascularization. ConclusionThe intervention for patients with angina recurrence after grafting was a safe and effective treatment.

Objective To investigate the therapeutic effects of sinus tachycardia patients with atypical asthma.Methods The data of 19 patients with sinus tachycardia resulted from atypical asthma,including clinical data and the treatment results were retrospectively analyzed.Results There were 19 patients received lung function check,among them total 19 patients were atypical asthma whose tachycardia were cured,the heart beating rate was significantly lower after treated [(86.79±3.91) vs (108.89±4.23),t=6.921,P=0.000].Condusion The lung function check was requisite for patients with sinus tachycardia resulted from atypical asthma and the tachycardia can be cured by curing asthma drugs and calcium channel blocking agent.