1.Analysis of Acupoints for Treating Nasal Conditions in Acupuncture Verses
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2009;7(3):185-187
Objective:To explore the rule of acupoints for treating nasal conditions in acupuncture verses.Method:The 20 acupuncture verses were selected to build a database,and data.were retrieved from the database with the key word of nose,and comprehensive analysis was done basing on the search results.Results:In acupuncture verses,there were 12 verses referring to treatment of nasal conditions,including 22 acupoints prescription,in which 8 were repeated,involving 12 acupoints and 5 meridians.The major diseases included nasal bleeding,nasal polypus,rhinorrhoea and nasal obstruction.Conclusion:The characteristics of treating nasal conditions in acupuncture verses included selecting acupoint along meridian,selecting acupoint from the local area and selecting acupoints from yang meridian.Shangxing(GV 23),Yingxiang(LI 20)and Hegu(LI 4)can be the basic acupoints for treating nasal conditions.
2.Study on Didymus Lipid Peroxidation Level on Rats after Sub-Acute Exposure to Di-2-ethylhexyl Phthalate
Xiaobo LU ; Qiufang LIU ; Cuihong JIN
Journal of Environment and Health 1992;0(02):-
Objective To study genital toxicity and didymus lipid peroxidation level on rats after sub-acute exposure to di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate(DEHP).Methods The weaning Wistar andro-rats were dividied into four group randomly,and there were 10 rats in each group.Compared with the corn oil control,the experiment groups were gavaged consecutively for 30 days with the DEHP dose of 10,100,1 000 mg/(kg.d),The change of body weight was observed dynamically.All rats were executed by decapitation four weeks later and the didymium was removed immediately,at the same time viscera coefficient were measured.The level of MDA were detected by TBA method,meanwhile GSH level and GSH-Px activity were analyzed by modified DTNB method,the activity of SOD were measured by xanthine oxidase method.Results With the increasement of DEHP concentration,the body weight growth of rats in 1 000 mg/(kg.d) DEHP group is restricted compared with the control(P
3.Effect of Alkaline Electrolytic Water on Lipid Peroxidation in Blood,Liver,Kidney and Brain of Mouse
Qiufang LIU ; Xiaobo LU ; Cuihong JIN
Journal of Environment and Health 1992;0(02):-
Objective To research the protective effects of alkaline electrolytic water on lipid peroxidation in blood,liver,kidney and brain of mice. Methods Total forty-five Kunming mice were randomly divided into three groups,control group:tap water;peroxidation model group:100 mg/kg D-galactose subcutaneous injection (once a day) + tap water;experimental group:100 mg/kg D-galactose subcutaneous injection (once a day) + alkaline electrolytic water. After 18 weeks of exposure,the mice were sacrificed,and the blood,liver,kidney and brain of mice were collected for further study. The MDA levels were measured by TBA method; The GSH levels and GSH-Px activities were measured by modified DNTB method; The SOD activities were measured by Xanthine oxidase method; The lipofuscin levels were detrmined by Sohal method. Results Compared with the control group,MDA and lipofuscin level increased,GSH content decreased,the activities of GSH-Px and SOD decreased in all detected organs and blood in the peroxidation model group,and compared with the peroxidation model group,MDA and lipofuscin level decreased,GSH content increased,the activities of GSH-Px and SOD increased significantly in D-galactose +alkaline electrolytic water group. Conclusion Alkaline electrolytic water has some antagonistic effects on the lipid peroxidation induced by D-galactose.
4.Infantile Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis:A Case Report and Laboratory Study
Yajie ZHANG ; Cuihong LIAN ; Weida LIU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2003;0(08):-
Objective To investigate the clinical and laboratory profiles of a case of infantile chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis due to malnutrition.Methods Skin specimens were collected and examined by KOH preparation,fungus culture,biochemical tests and molecular biological study.The pathogenic strain and antimicrobial susceptibility were defined.Results A 5 month-old-girl was presented with big head,and erythema,erosion and crust on her head,auricles,nostrils,oral cavity,neck and buttocks,and itching,for 1 month.Dystrophic hair and nails were observed.Candida albicans was isolated from specimens of the buttocks and Candida glabrata from the scalp.The abnormalities,CD16+ (56 6.5%),serum IgG (6.74 g/L),IgA (0.321 g/L),and albumin (18 g/L) were found with flow cytometry and immunoassays.Conclusion The patient is diagnosed as infantile chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis,who is immunocompromised due to protein malnutrition.
5.Expression of Secretory Aspartyl Proteinase in Human Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Cuihong LIAN ; Weida LIU ; Jingjun ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2003;0(08):-
Objective To investigate the differential expression of secretory aspartyl proteinase in patients with vaginal C.albicans infection and in asymptomatic candidal carriers.Methods Secretory aspartyl proteinase expression was determined with reverse transcription-PCR in vaginal specimens taken from 10 asymptomatic candidal carriers,14 patients with vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and 10 patients with recurrent VVC (RVVC).Results SAP2 and SAP4 to SAP6 subfamily were detected in both candidal carriers and patients with vaginal candidiasis.SAP1 and SAP3 transcripts were not observed in 10 asymptomatic candidal carriers.All 9 SAP genes were differently expressed in VVC and RVVC patients.SAP1 and SAP3 transcripts were frequently amplified in some patients.Conclusion It is shown that C.albicans infection is associated with differential expression of individual SAP genes,which may be involved in the pathogenesis of vaginal candidiasis.
6.Study on the Mechanism of Butylphthalide Delaying Renal Fibrosis of Mice Model with Unilateral Ureteral Obstruction
Yifu CAO ; Xiufen WANG ; Cuihong LIU ; Lijuan NIU ; Wenjing LI ; Cuihong LIU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(11):1741-1744
Objective To study on the possible mechanism of butylphthalide delaying renal fibrosis of mice with obstructive nephropathy. Methods Totally 72 male CD-1 mice of clean grade were selected and randomly assigned into 4 groups: sham operation group (Sham), model group (UUO), control group (ACEI) and treatment group (NBP). The mice in the control group (ACEI) and the treatment group (NBP) were given benazepril and butylphthalide by gavage, and the mice in sham operation group (Sham) and model group (UUO) were given normal saline by gavage. Six mice were sacrificed at the third, 7th, 14th day, respectively. The obstructive renal tissue was selected for immunohistochemical staining and western blot. Results (1)With the longer time of ureteral obstruction, the expression of Nrf-2 was gradually strengthened in time-dependent manner;(2)Compared with the model group, the levels of Nrf-2 and γ-GCS in butylphthalide group were significantly increased, and the expression of type Ⅰ collagen was decreased significantly (P < 0.05). The expression of Nrf-2 and γ-GCS in each time points was stronger than that in the benazepril group (P < 0.05). Correlation analysis showed that: there was a positive correlation between Nrf-2 and γ-GCS (r = 0.930) and a negative correlation between Nrf-2 and the expression level of type Ⅰ collagen(r = -0.859). Conclusion Butylphthalide can relieve renal interstitial injury caused by oxidative stress and delay the progress of renal interstitial fibrosis by activation of Nrf-2 pathway and up-regulated expression ofγ-GCS.
7.Validation of Microbial Limit Test for Compound Benzocaine Gel
Cuihong ZHAO ; Buming LIU ; Rui LI ; Qiaoyan LU ; Lianjiao YAN
China Pharmacist 2017;20(7):1328-1331
Objective: To establish a microbial limit test method for compound benzocaine gel.Methods: According to the general principles of Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2015 edition), method applicable experiments were performed respectively for the routine method, neutralization method and dilution & neutralization method.Using the recovery ratio of test bacteria as the index, the medium of dilution & neutralization method was adopted in the total aerobic microbial count and total combined yeasts and molds count, and the neutralization method was used for the control bacteria detection.The neutralizing agents were polysorbate 80 and lecithin.Results: The method of dilution & neutralization could eliminate the bacteriostasis of the drug, and the recovery ratio of each test bacteria was within the range of 0.5-2.0, which was in line with the requirements of Chinese Pharmacopoeia.Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus could be detected out in the positive control bacterial test,and bacteria were not detected out in the negative test.Conclusion: The method can be used for the microbial limit test for compound benzocaine gel.
8.Impact of CT virtual endoscopy on the strategy of low rectal cancer surgery
Yaofeng LI ; Xiangyun ZHANG ; Xiaohu LIU ; Cuihong HAN ; Lei FANG
International Journal of Surgery 2012;39(4):233-235,289
ObjectiveTo explore the value of CT virtual endoscopy in the treatment strategies in low rectal cancer surgery.MethodsFifty- seven cases of rectal cancer in Jining First Hospital were collected,preoperative rectum CT virtual endoscopy,detailed records of patients with rectal invasion and the circumstances surrounding lymph nodes were investigated.Differences were compared in patients after routine pathological examination.And the distance of the tumor from the anal margin was compared with the preoperative rectum on rectal examination and rectal CT virtual endoscopy.ResultsPreoperative rectum CT virtual endoscopy had no significant difference in evaluation of metastases of the surrounding lymph nodes.Compared with postoperative pathological examination( x2 =2.5,P > 0.05 ),while had significant difference in evaluation in perirectal infiltration( x2 =4.44,P < 0.05 ).Rectal examination and rectum CT virtual endoscopy had no significant difference judgement of the tumor from the anal margin ( P > 0.05 ).ConclusionsCT virtual endoscopy has a great significance in the preoperative evaluation of rectal cancer surgical treatment strategies,which should be further studied.
9.Species and Genotypes of Clinical Isolates of Candida Strains from Patients with Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Cuihong LIAN ; Zhenghua ZHANG ; Jingjun ZHAO ; Weida LIU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 1995;0(01):-
Objective To investigate the species and DNA polymorphism of Candida strains from different individuals and to find the relationship between the species or DNA patterns of strains and different patient groups. Methods The present study chose the isolates from 3 different sources groups(from the patients with vulvovaginal candidiasis, recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis or asymptomatic carriers respectively). Germ tube test, chlamydospore test, CHROMagar Candida and API20 kit system were applied to separate non-Candida albicans strains from Candida albicans. Random amplification of polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis was used to study DNA typing of 97 strains of Candida collected from different patients and to determine whether isolates from different patients were genetically similar or dissimilar. The data were analyzed by SPSS10.0. Results The ninety-seven isolates consisted of 83 strains of Candida albicans and 14 of non-Candida albicans. Of 9 random primers used, two primers (primer 4 and primer 7) gave good reactions, the sequences of which were 5′-ACCCGACCTG-3′, 5′-GGTGACGCAG-3′ respectively. The 99 isolates could be classified into 19 and 21 genotypes by the two primers respectively. Different genotype was not shown in most isolates from different groups. A particular genotype associated with different conditions was seen in only a few isolates. Conclusion Candida albicans is the main pathogenic yeasts and most strains of non-Candida albicans are C.glabrata in the vulvovaginal candidiasis. Genotyping of most isolates didn′t show obvious correlation with different patient groups.
10.Analysis of In Vitro Antifungal Susceptibility of Vaginal Isolates of Candida spp.
Cuihong LIAN ; Fan CUI ; Yongnian SHEN ; Wei CHEN ; Weida LIU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2003;0(11):-
Objectives To analyse the antifungal susceptibility of Candida spp. isolated from the patients with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC), vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and asymptomatic carriers and to study the correlation between different Candida strains and antifungal susceptibility. Method According to the NCCLS-M27-A scheme, the antifungal susceptibility of Candida spp. isolated from the above different groups was measured. Results Almost all the MICs of C. glabrata and C. krusei to 8 antifungal agents were higher than those of C. albicans. The average MIC of C. albicans isolated from RVVC patients was higher than that from asymptomatic carriers. The resistant strains were mainly isolated from the RVVC group. No resistant strains against itraconazole, fluconazole, ketoconazole, econazole and nystatin was found in asymptomatic carriers. Conclusions These results indicate that more attention has to be paid to the low susceptibility of non-Candida albicans in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis, and the resistant strains may result from long-term or irregular antifungal treatment.