1.Study on the inclusion compounds and solid dispersions of mefenamic acid
Chunmei QIAN ; Xiaojun TAO ; Aiguo ZENG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2003;0(06):-
Objective To prepare ?-CD(?-cyclodextrin) inclusion compounds and PEG- 4000[poly-(ethylene glycol) 4000] solid dispersions of mefenamic acid (MFA)in order to improve its dissolution. Methods The inclusion compounds of MFA were prepared using saturated ?-CD solution method by orthogonal test. The solid dispersions were prepared using melt-cool process with PEG- 4000 as a carrier. The inclusion compounds and solid dispersions were identified by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) gram and their dissolution rates were tested in pH8.0 buffer solution. Results The suitable condition for preparing ?-CD inclusion compounds of MFA industrially was the weight ratio of 1∶4 between MFA and ?-CD, agitating for 4 h at 70 ℃. The suitable proportion for preparing solid dispersions of MFA was the weight ratio of 1∶4 between MFA and PEG- 4000. Conclusion Dissolution rates of MFA are apparently improved in inclusion compounds and PEG- 4000 solid dispersions, and the solubility of MFA is apparently increased by 2~3 times in inclusion compounds and PEG- 4000 solid dispersions.
2.Effects of different analytic systems on the immunophenotypic analysis of peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets by flow cytometry
Chunmei HUANG ; Ye GUO ; Qian CHEN ; Dinghua LIU ; Wei CUI
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2011;34(5):403-408
Objective To investigate the appropriate setting up of normal reference ranges of lymphocyte subsets in some flow cytometry laboratories and to study the effects of different flow cytometers and various reagents by different manufacturers on the analysis of peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets. Methods Three FCM labs (named A, B and C) in Beijing region were selected representing 3 commonly used flow cytometers (Beckman Coulter Epics XL, Beckman Coulter Cytomics FC500, BD FACS Calibur). 50 samples from healthy donors were distributed to 3 labs and tested according to individual lab's standard operating procedure to verify whether the normal reference ranges of peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets established were appropriate. The application of internal quality control was also investigated. Commercial blood quality control reagents were given to the 3 FCM labs and tested within 20 working days paralleled with routine samples. In addition, 20 patients' samples were prepared using 4 different combinations of reagents ( a , b , c and d). The results from combination a, which used the Beckman Coulter reagents and instrument, were compared to the results from combination b, c and d, which used reagents from different manufacturers. Then the prepared samples were tested on Beckman Coulter Epics XL to evaluate the effects of different combinations of reagents on the results of peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets analyzed by the same instrument. Furthermore, 24 patients' samples prepared by same reagents from Beckman Coulter company were tested on both Beckman Coulter Epics XL and BD FACS Calibur respectively to assess the effects of different instruments on peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets. 20 patients' samples prepared by same reagents and instruments were analyzed by Beckman Coulter Epics XL analytic system and BD FACS Calibur analytic system respectively to assess the effects of the two analytic systems on the lymphocyte subsets. Results Over 10% of the results for NK and T4/T8 in lab A as well as T4 in labs B and C fell outside of their normal reference ranges. The probabilities exceeding corresponding normal reference ranges were 16% ( 9/50 ), 24% ( 12/50 ), 22% (11/50) and 12% ( 6/50 ), respectively. The results using internal blood quality control in 3 FCM labs within 20 working days were all within the reference ranges of the quality control provided by the kit. The biases from b and c reagent combinations were substantial compared with that of reagent a combination. Among the biases from b and c reagent combinations, the lowest probability of bias exceeding 10% was T8 of combination b, which had probability of 70% (14/20). The highest probabilities of hias exceeding 10% were T3 and T4 of b and c reagent combinations, which reached 100% (20/20) . Furthermore, the biases of T3, T8 and B of d reagent combination compared with that of reagent a combination were also substantial. The probabilities of bias exceeding 10% were 35% (7/20) ,85% (17/20) and 75% (15/20), respectively. Comparing the results of samples prepared and analyzed by reagents and instruments from different manufacturers to that of samples prepared and analyzed by the same company's reagents and instruments showed that there were great discrepancies in T3, T4 , T8 , B and NK. The probabilities of bias exceeding 10% were 71% ( 17/24), 80% (19/24) ,38% (9/24), 33% (8/24) and 92% (22/24), respectively. The biases of T8, NK and B were substantial when compared the results from Beckman Coulter Epics XL analytic systems and BD FACS Calibur analytic systems. The probabilities of bias exceeding 10% were 55% (11/20 ), 70% ( 14/20 ) and 55% (11/20), respectively. Conclusions FCM labs should set up their own normal reference range for peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets. The normal reference range should be verified periodically. It is important to apply internal blood quality control regularly and accumulate the quality control results. The reagents and instrument for preparing peripheral blood samples should be from the same manufacturers.
3.An analysis of the prognostic factors of acute myocardial infarction in different gender
Chunmei WANG ; Xuesi WU ; Zhihong HAN ; Qian ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2009;48(2):126-129
Objective To analyse the prognostic factors of ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction men and women. Methods The data of 904 in-hospital patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction were collected from the database of our hospital during 2003-2004 and 728 of them were followod-up. The patients were divided into groups of male and female. Results Women had more accompanying diseases such as diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension than men; left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF) was lower in female. The rate of successful reperfusion was lower in women than men (P < 0.05). Mortality rate was higher in women. 728(202 female) patients were followed up. The use of β-blockers were statistically different between two groups during follow-up. In the female group, LVEF was lower significantly and the rate of reodmission for heart failure and myocardial infarction as well as that of mortality was higher (P< 0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that sex difference was an independent risk factor for in-hospital mortality (OR = 2. 130,95% CI 0. 954-4.754, P = 0. 045) , but not for mortality in the followed-up period and readrnission. Conclusion There are many factors leading to the poor prognosis of ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction in women. It is essential to pay more attention to its clinical characteristics and begin intervention of the risk factors earlier so as to improve the prognosis.
4.Effect of intracoronary tirofiban on coronary slow flow patients with acute myocardial infarction during primary percutaneous coronary intervention
Xiang LI ; Chunmei WANG ; Xiaoling ZHU ; Hui AI ; Qian ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2013;(1):69-72
Objective To investigate the effect of intracoronary application of tirofiban on coronary slow flow patients with acute myocardial infarction during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPC1).Method It was a retrospective analysis of 187 patients with acute myocardial infarction treated with PPCI in the emergency department of Beijing Anzhen Hospital enrolled in this study from January,2008 through January,2011.The patients divided into 2 groups in terms of intra-coronary administration of tirofiban (tirofiban group) and intra-coronary use of nitroglycerol (control group).Data were statistically analyzed by using SPSS 13.0 software.Categorical variables were analyzed using x2 test and continuous variables were compared by t test.Results Between two groups,there were no differences in preoperative systolic pressure (P =0.245),the rate of TIMI flow 3 (P =0.568) after PPCI and ST segment resolution (P =0.824),LVEF (P =0.275) and in-hospital mortality (P =0.502).Compared with tirofiban group,the systolic pressure was lower and the rate of using intra-aortic counter-pulsation was higher in control group.Although the incidence of slight bleeding in the control group was lower than that in the tirofiban group,no severe bleeding was observed in both groups.Conclusions The effect of intracoronary use of tirofiban was similar to that of nitroglycerol in terms of improving slow flow of coronary artery.It could safely and effectively reduce the incidence of the coronary slow flow in the patients after PPCI,but it produced a little impact on systolic pressure.It may be a better method of choice for AMI patient with low blood pressure.
5.A study on clinic manisfestation and serological character of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus
Aihua LIU ; Yingjuan CHEN ; Chunmei ZHANG ; Qian WANG ; Cibo HUANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2003;0(07):-
Objective To observe the clinic features and serology of systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) in elderly patients. Methods The clinic features and serology of 27 patients with late-onset SLE in our hospital from 1994 to 2003 were analyzed and compared with non-lateonset SLE. Results The average duration from disease onset to diagnosis in late-onset SLE was 56.1 months, which was significently longer than in non-lateonset SLE (mean 10.5 months, P
6.Effects of 5-Aza-CdR on interleukin-1β, transforming growth factor-β and nitric oxide synthase expression in human chondrocyte
Like ZHAO ; Qian WANG ; Chunmei ZHANG ; Cibo HUANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2015;34(9):988-991
Objective To investigate the effects of 5-Aza-CdR (methylation transferase inhibitor) on gene expression levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β),transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) in chondrocytes.Methods Chondrocytes from patients with osteoarthritis (OA) (n=22),rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (n=3) or trauma without rheumatic diseases (n=10) were collected and cultured.The mRNA expression levels of IL-1β,TGF-β and NOS were detected by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).Chondrocytes in trauma group were treated with 5-Aza-CdR(10μmol/L) for 72 h,and the mRNA and protein expression levels of IL-1β,TGF-β and NOS were detected by RT-PCR and ELISA,respectively.Results The mRNA expression levels of IL-1β,TGF-β and NOS were increased in OA and RA group as compared with trauma group (P<0.05),while they had no differences between OA and RA groups.After treated with 5-Aza-CdR,the mRNA and protein expression levels of IL-1β,TGF-β and NOS in chondrocytes rised in trauma group as compared with pretreatment (all P<0.05).Conclusions The mRNA expression levels of IL-1β,TGF-β and NOS in chondroytes are higher in OA and RA patients.5-Aza-CdR could increase the mRNA and protein expression levels of IL-1β,TGF-β and NOS by inducing relative gene methylation,which suggests demethylation might play a role in OA pathogenesis by influncing the inflammatory signal pathway or cell apoptosis.
7.Influence of nursing health education on morning blood pressure surge fluctuations in aged people with hypertension
Qian WEN ; Xue BAI ; Lingling HUANG ; Chunmei XU
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2017;26(2):210-213
Objective: To explore influence of nursing health education on morning blood pressure surge (MBPS) fluctuations in aged patients with hypertension.Methods: A total of 100 outpatients and inpatients with non-dipper hypertension, who haven't been treated, were selected from Apr 2011 to Sep 2015.According to random number table method, patients were randomly and equally divided into routine treatment group and health education group (received nursing health education based on routine treatment group), both groups were treated for four weeks.MBPS, trough/peak(T/P) ratio and smoothness index (SI) were measured and compared between two groups after treatment.Results: Compared with routine treatment group after four-week treatment, there were significant reductions in systolic blood pressure (SBP) morning surge[(46.95±5.17) mmHg vs.(42.21±5.19) mmHg]and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) morning surge[(16.31±3.23) mmHg vs.(14.21±3.58) mmHg], and significant rise in SBP T/P[(59.22±6.65)% vs.(70.11±6.41)%], DBP T/P[(50.91±5.04)% vs.(56.97±5.12)%], SBP SI[(1.19±0.13) vs.(1.42±0.12)]and DBP SI[(1.11±0.09) vs.(1.29±0.08)]in health education group, P<0.05 all.Conclusion: Health education can effectively improve blood pressure fluctuations and may likely improve prognosis in patients with non-dipper hypertension, which is worth extending.
8.Study on correlation between red cell distribution width and inflammatory bowel disease activity
Chun HE ; Ye GUO ; Lin ZHANG ; Qian CHEN ; Wei WU ; Chunmei HUANG ; Wei CUI
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2010;33(8):756-761
Objective To investigate the correlation between RDW and disease activity in patients with IBD and evaluate clinical significance of RDW as a potential indicator to monitor IBD activity. Methods 256 patients with IBD were divided into two groups. One was UC group including 136 patients with 80 active period cases and 56 emission period cases. Another was CD group including 120 patients with 75 active period cases and 45 emission period cases. 60 bacillary dysentery diseases and 80 healthy controls were selected as bacillary dysentery group and healthy control group. RDW, Hb, WBC, PLT, CRP, ESR, MCV were tested and monitored with development of disease at different stages. We compared RDW with CRP,ESR, PLT, Hb, MCV parameters. By ROC curve analysis, the sensitivity and specificity of RDW was estimated in identifying the IBD's activity. Results The mean values of RDW in active UC group, remission UC group, bacillary dysentery group and control group were ( 16. 1 ± 2. 7), ( 13.5 ± 2. 1 ), ( 13.0 ± 2. 0)and ( 12. 8 ± 1.8), respectively. There was significant difference among four groups ( F = 51.9, P < 0. 01 ).RDW in active UC group was significant higher than that in remission UC group, bacillary dysentery group and healthy control group ( t = 8. 12, 9. 67, 11.85, P < 0.05) and RDW in remission UC group was significant higher than that in bacillary dysentery group and healthy control group as well ( t = 2. 45, 2. 67,P <0. 05). The mean values of RDW in active CD group, remissive CD group,bacillary dysentery group and control group were ( 16. 9 ± 2. 2 ), ( 13. 8 ± 1.1 ), ( 13.0 ± 2. 0), ( 12. 8 ± 1.8 ). There was significant difference among four groups ( F = 113.9, P < 0. 01 ). RDW in the active CD group was significant higher than that in remission CD group, bacillary dysentery group and healthy control group (t = 11.47,18.63,18. 72, P < 0. 05 ) and RDW in remission CD group was also significant higher than that in bacillary dysentery group and healthy control group ( t = 3.60, 3. 72, P < 0. 05 ). RDW in UC and CD groups demonstrated a positive correlation with CRP and ESR (r=0. 484, 0. 525, 0. 286, 0. 358 and P<0. 01, <0. 01, < 0. 05, < 0. 01, respectively) but an inverse correlation with Hb and MCV (r = -0. 378, -0. 271,- 0. 329, - 0. 298 and P < 0. 01, < 0. 01, < 0. 05, < 0. 01, respectively). In UC groups RDW represented a larger area under ROC curve (0. 8.54) compared with CRP, ESR, PLT, Fib and MCV. When the cut-off value of RDW was 14. 0, the sensitivity and specificity for identifying active UC were 82% (65/80) and 72% (40/56) respectively. In CD groups, the area of RDW under ROC curve was the largest (0. 925 )among all indicators. When the cut-off of RDW was 14.5, the sensitivity and specificity for identifying active CD was 88% (66/75) and 82% (37/45) respectively. Conclusion RDW in patients with IBD is a useful indicator to estimate the IBD activity and predict disease progression.
9.Neurodevelopmental outcomes and its risk factors of very low and extremely low birth weight infants
Qian ZHAI ; Yun CAO ; Yi WANG ; Lan ZHANG ; Hong YANG ; Xiaomei SHAO ; Xiu XU ; Chunmei LU
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2013;(1):15-19
Objective To investigate the neurodevelopmental outcomes and its risk factors of very low birth weight infant (VLBWI) and extremely low birth weight infants (ELBWI).Methods Data of 85 VLBWI and ELBWI hospitalized in Children's Hospital of Fudan University from October 2005 to November 2009 who had finished infant development test of Baley Scales of Infant Development Ⅱ (Bayley Ⅱ) for neurological development at corrected gestational age between 18 to 42 months were retrospectively reviewed.Twelve infants who accepted treatment in other hospital over 10 days were excluded; the rest 73 infants were divided into normal (neurodevelopment) group or abnormal group according to the definition of neurodevelopmental impairment reported by National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Neonatal Network.Potential risk factors of neurodevelopmental impairment were analyzed with Logistic stepwise regression.Results The mean gestational age of 73 infants was (30.4±2.3) weeks; among which 13 were smaller than 28 weeks,42 between 28 and 32 weeks,and 18 older than 32 weeks.The mean birth weight was (1208.0±208.5) g; among which 15 (20.6%) <1000 g,and 58 (79.4%) were between 1000 g and 1500 g.Four babies (5.5%) were diagnosed as movement retardation,and neurodevelopmental impairment occurred in 16 cases (21.9 %),psychomotor developmental index <70 occurred in 6 cases (8.2%,one case complicating with cerebral palsy); mental developmental index <70 occurred in 2 cases (2.7%); both psychomotor developmental index and mental developmental index <70 occurred in 7 cases (9.6 %,two cases complicating with cerebral palsy),and one case (1.4 %) was cerebral palsy only.Blind in either eyes and hearing impairment requiring deaf-aid were not found in any of the 73 babies.Logistic stepwise regression showed that use of mechanical ventilation was related to neurodevelopmental impairment (OR =6.183,95% CI:1.664-22.983,P =0.003).Psychomotor developmental index of infants who needed mechanical ventilation (77.5±15.1) was lower than that of infants did not need (87.3±15.1)(t=2.646,P=0.010).Conclusions VLBWI and ELBWI are in high risk of neurodevelopmental impairment,especially those who need mechanical ventilation.
10.Comparison of Application Effect of NiTi Rotary Instruments and Hand NiTi Enlarging File in Children with Root Canal Therapy
Xiaoli OU ; Chunmei SHI ; Yan ZHOU ; Wei ZHAO ; Qian TANG ; Jufen LUO
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2017;38(5):727-731
[Objective]To study effect of pain and stress response of NiTi rotary instrument for children with root canal therapy , and analyzed possible mechanisms.[Methods]60 cases(60 teeth)children with Dental pulp disease or root tip disease by root canal therapy from March 2015 to March 2017 were divided into observation group and control group. The control group used Hand NiTi en-larging file,observation group used NiTi rotary instruments,then root canal preparation,stress response,pain,filling effect and long-term efficacy were compared between two groups.[Result]The observation group root canal preparation time were significantly shorter than control group(P < 0.01),root canal deviation etc morphological changes(6.67%)was significantly lower than control group(26.67%,P < 0.05);gingival crevicular fluid TNF-α,IL-6,IL-1β were significantly lower than control group(P < 0.05, P < 0.01). In root canal preparation,after root canal preparation,pain rate were significantly lower than control group(10.00% vs 33.33%,3.33% vs 23.33%,P < 0.05);1 week after surgery,just fill rate(93.33%)was significantly higher than control group (70.00%,P<0.05). Followed up 6 months,root canal success rate(90.00%)was significantly higher than control group(66.67%, P<0.05).[Conclusion]NiTi rotary instruments help to reduce the pain in children with root canal,improve clinical efficacy,May be related to inhibition of surgical stress response.