2. Influences of Xiaoyao Pills on peripheral blood and hypothalamic-pituitary- adrenocortical axis in rats with syndrome of stagnation of liver qi and blood deficiency
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2017;48(16):3384-3389
Objective: To study the effect of Xiaoyao Pills (containing Paeoniae Alba Radix) on peripheral blood and hypothalamic- pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) axis in rats with syndrome of stagnation of liver qi and blood deficiency. Methods: The model of syndrome of stagnation of liver qi and blood deficiency was established by chronic restraint stress combined with radiation, and healthy male rats were randomly divided into four groups such as normal group, model group, Paeoniae Alba Radix group, and Xiaoyao Pills group. The rats in treatment groups and normal group were fed with medicines and pure water from day 1 of the experiment, respectively. The weight, peripheral blood, glucose consumption, and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis were measured. Results: Compared with the model group, the weight and amount of WBC of model group were decreased significantly (P < 0.001), and the amounts of ACTH, CORT, and CRH were increased significantly (P < 0.01 or 0.001). Glucose consumption test showed that the ability of model group to explore the novel environment was reduced (P < 0.01), Xiaoyao Pills group on the above indicators had a corresponding regulatory role (P < 0.001 or P < 0.01). Conclusion: The effect of Xiaoyao Pill on peripheral blood and HPA axis may be one of the mechanisms of its function of soothing liver to resolve depression and nourishing blood to invigorate the spleen.
3. Study on mechanism of nourishing blood and smoothing liver effects of Paeoniae Radix Alba based on metabolomics information
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2017;48(16):3412-3418
Objective: To investigate the nourishing blood and smoothing liver effects of Paeoniae Radix Alba (PRA) based on metabolomics information. Methods: The stagnation of liver qi and blood deficiency syndrome rats model was established by chronic restraint stress combined with radiation. Using LC/MS method as the core technology, the principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares discriminate analysis (PLS-DA) as the main data analysis methods, endogenous metabolites were screened in the model rats to study the intervention mechanism of PRA. Results: Through the impact of phosphatidylcholine, lysophosphatidylcholine, ceramide, deoxycytidine, betaine, and other 21 kinds of small molecular metabolites, PRA had a certain callback effect on the disturbance of metabolic trajectory, which can improve the state of stagnation of liver qi and blood deficiency induced by external stimulating factors (such as irradiation, restraint, and loneliness). Conclusion: The nourishing blood and smoothing liver effects of PRA may be related to the sphingolipid metabolism, glycerophospholipid metabolism, linoleic acid metabolism, and alpha-linolenic acid metabolism.
4.Effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid on lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in rats
Yan ZHAO ; Xinxin LIU ; Dan GUO ; Lei WANG ; Ping CHEN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2013;(2):83-89
Objective To evaluate the effect of dietary ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury in rats.Methods Totally 58 male SD rats were divided into control group (n =10),model group (n =12),ω-3 PUFA high-dose group (n =12),ω-3PUFA medium-dose group (n =12),and ω-3 PUFA low-dose group (n =12).Seven days before model establishment,rats in the three ω-3 PUFA groups were orally given ω-3 PUFA at 1,0.5,and 0.25 g/kg body weight once per day,respectively,for seven consecutive days.Twenty-four hours after the last administration,all rats except those in the control group were given intravenous injection of LPS (6 mg/kg) at caudal vein to establish the model of acute lung injury.Body temperature was measured at 0,6,and 24 hour.Blood samples were collected from the eye venous plexus for routine blood tests and blood biochemical tests 24 hours after modeling.After the rats were sacrificed,the left lung was harvested for measuring the wet weight and dry weight and calculating the wet/dry weight ratio (W/D).The right lung was harvested for pathological observation under light microscope and calculation of semi-quantitative pathological index (PI).Results Twenty-four hours after modeling,deaths were noted in all groups except the control group.After injection of LPS,rats curled with little movements.At 6 hour,the body temperature was significantly higher in the model group than in the control group [(37.4 ±0.27)℃ vs.(35.9 ±0.05) ℃,P =0.00] ; it was (36.2 ±0.38)℃,(36.3 ±0.30)℃,and (36.3 ± 0.32) ℃ in the ω-3 PUFA high-,medium-,and low-dose groups,which were significantly lower than that in the model group (all P =0.01).The amounts of white blood cells,neutrophils,and lymphocytes increased in the model group,but showing no significant difference compared with the other groups.The serum glutamic oxalacetic transaminase (GOT) and glutamic pyruvic transaminase (GPT) levels were significantly higher in the model group than in the control group [(353 ± 235) U/L vs.(157 ± 55) U/L,P =0.02 ; (141± 103) U/L vs.(54 ±23) U/L,P =0.03] ; the ω-3 PUFA high-dose group had significantly lower GOT and GPT levels than the model group did [(167 ±94) U/L vs.(353 ±235) U/L,P =0.03 ; (63 ±57) U/L vs.(141 ± 103) U/L,P =0.04].The model group had significantly higher lung wet weight [(371 ±38) mg vs.(281 ±24) mg,P=0.01] and W/D value (7.34±1.40 vs.5.41 ±0.84,P=0.01) compared with the control group.Compared with the model group,the W/D value was significantly lower in the ω-3 PUFA high-,medium-,and low-dose groups (6.17 ±0.58,P =0.03; 6.17 ± 0.76,P =0.03; 6.13 ± 1.23,P =0.04).Light microscopy showed that the lung alveoli of the model group presented congestion,obvious expansion,and scattered inflammatory cell infiltration in interstitium,along with significantly increased PI compared with the control group (3.9±0.9 vs.0.0±0.0,P=0.00).The PI value was (2.1 ±0.3),(2.1 ±0.3),and (2.3 ± 0.5) in ω-3 PUFA high-,medium-,and low-dose groups,respectively,all significantly lower than that in the model group (all P =0.01).Conclusions The acute lung injury model could be successful established by intravenous injection of LPS.ω-3 PUFA at different doses can improve the acute lung injury of rats.It is therefore supposed that early enteral administration of ω-3 PUFA can alleviate LPS-induced acute lung injury,although the optimal dosage and timing need further research.
5.Comparison on eye biometry of Lenstar 900, A-scan ultrasound and keratometer in patients with cataract
Dan, HU ; Gang-Ping, ZHAO ; Jian-Hong, YU ; Xiao, ZHENG
International Eye Science 2014;(8):1440-1443
AIM:To investigate the differences among Lenstar 900, A-scan ultrasound and keratometer in measurement of axial length ( AL ) , anterior chamber depth ( ACD ) and corneal curvature ( K1 , K2 , Km ) , and evaluate the consistency of the instruments, with the purpose providing references for the clinical application of Lenstar 900.
METHODS: In this study we picked up 36 patients ( 50 eyes ) underwent cataract surgery, and lens nucleus hardness were under level IV. Before the operation, AL, ACD and K1 , K2 , Km were measured by Lenstar 900, A-scan ultrasound and keratometer respectively. The differences between the results were compared by the paired t-test. The correlation of the results was analyzed by Pearson correlation analysis, and the consistency was measured by Bland-Ahamn method.
RESULTS: The mean AL and ACD values measured by Lenstar 900 and A-scan ultrasound had no significantly statistic differences (P>0. 05). The K1, K2, Km measured by Lenstar 900 and keratometer were not significantly statistical different (P>0. 05). The results measured by these three instruments had close linearity correlation ( r>0.9, P<0. 01). The consistency of the results was well in Bland-Ahamn analysis.
CONCLUSION:The preoperatively biometric result of Lenstar 900, A - scan ultrasound and keratometer in patients with cataract are all reliable, and they can be substituted by each other. However, Lenstar 900 can not only measure AL, ACD and corneal curvature at the same time, but also cornal thickness, lens thickness, white to white, pupil size, optical axis eccentricity, retinal thickness and so on. It has a number of advantages such as non-touching, convenient and efficient, and can be recommended to use widely.
6.Advances in small molecular inhibitors of IL-6/STAT3 signaling pathway
Li-ping ZHAO ; Dan-qing SONG ; Yan-xiang WANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2021;56(9):2472-2484
As a pleiotropic cytokine, interleukin-6 (IL-6) participates in many physiological activities
7.Influence of different length corneal limbal incisions on the anterior and posterior corneal astigmatism after phacoemulsification
Yong-mou, ZHOU ; Ping-jun, CHANG ; Dan-dan, WANG ; Yun-e, ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2012;30(6):543-547
Background The different incisions in phacoemulsification,including the length,location and shape etc.,can cause surgery-induced astigmatism ( SIA ).But the SIA caused by 2.2 mm,3.0 mm corneal limbal incision after phacoemulsification,especially the change of posterior corneal surface astigmatism is still rarely reported. Objective This study was to investigate the anterior,posterior and total corneal SIA and compare their differences between phacoemulsification and foldable intraocular lens (IOL) implantation with 2.2 mm and 3.0 mm corneal limbal incisions. Methods Seventy-one eyes of 47 cases were randomly divided into two groups with matched age,visual acuity and astigmatism degree.Phacoemulsification and IOL implantation with 2.2 mm incision at the steepest corneal meridian was performed on the patients of 2.2 mm incision group,and the same surgery was adopted with 3.0 mm incision as 3.0 mm incision group.Corneal curvature radius and central corneal thickness were measured by Pentacam at 1 day before surgery and 1 week,1 month and 3 months after surgery respectively.The anterior and posterior corneal surface SIAs were calculated according to the flat axis and steep axis of corneal curvature and the air and the cornea refractive index.Based on the anterior and posterior surface SIAs,the total corneal SIA was then calculated using the vector analysis method.Jaffe/Clayman vector method was used to calculate the anterior and posterior and total corneal SIAs in the different time points,and the differences were compared between the two groups.Oral informed consent was obtained from each subject prior to the trial. Results The mean anterior and posterior surface corneal SIAs appeared to be lower in 2.2 mm incision group compared with 3.0 mm incision group at postoperative 1 day,1 week,1 month and 3 months but were not significantly different among groups at various time points ( anterior SIA:P =0.290 ; posterior SIA:P =0.740 ; total SIA:0.434 ).The mean anterior corneal surface SIAs were significantly lower at the postoperative 3 months than those at postoperative 1 day,1 week in both groups(2.2 mm incision group:P=0.020,0.036;3.0 mm incision group:P=0.006,0.023 ).The posterior corneal surface SIAs were (0.70±0.43 ) D and (0.75 ±0.54 ) D at 1 day in 2.2 mm incision group and 3.0 mm inscision group,respectively,and significantly decreased posterior corneal surface SIAs were found in postoperative 1 week,1 month and 3 months compared with 1 day in both groups ( 2.2 mm incision group:all P =0.001 ; 3.0 mm incision group:P=0.028,0.044,0.032).The total corneal surface SIA showed significant differences between 1 day and 1 week,1 month,3 months after surgery ( 2.2 mm incision group:P =0.015,0.002,0.002 ; 3.0 mm incision group:P =0.049,0.007,0.016 ). Conclusions There are no significant differences in the anterior,posterior and total corneal surface SIAs between 2.2 mm and 3.0 mm incisions after phacoemulsification with IOL implantation.The SIA is gradually reduced with the prolongation of postoperative time.
8.Changes of vasoactive factors in lung tissue of newborn piglets with persistent pulmonary hypertension and effect of magnesium sulphate.
Fang LIU ; Shi-min ZHAO ; Dan-hua WANG ; Min WEI ; Su-ping ZHANG ; Dan YAO
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2003;41(2):139-140
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Animals, Newborn
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analysis
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drug therapy
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metabolism
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physiopathology
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chemistry
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pathology
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Magnesium Sulfate
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pharmacology
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Nitric Oxide Synthase
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Swine
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chemistry
9.Blood vessels and nerves surrounding the seminal vesicles: A clinical anatomic study.
Xiu-ping ZHANG ; Zhao-yi LIN ; Shu-xiong ZENG ; Xiao-dan GUO ; Xiang-qun YANG
National Journal of Andrology 2015;21(10):877-880
OBJECTIVETo investigate the precise locations of the blood vessels and nerves surrounding the seminal vesicles (SV) in men and provide some anatomical evidence for SV-related minimally invasive surgery.
METHODSWe observed the courses and distribution of the blood vessels and nerves surrounding SVs and obtained the data for positioning the SV neuroplexes in 20 male pelvises.
RESULTSOne branch of the neuroplexes was distributed to the SVs bilaterally with the neurovascular bundles, (2.85 ± 0.18) cm from the median sulcus of the prostate (MSP), while another branch ran through the Denonvillier fascia behind the SV, (0.81 ± 0.06) cm from the MSP. The arterial SVs (ASV) originated from the inferior vesical artery and fell into 4 types, 55% going directly to the SVs as one branch, 15% running between the SV and the ampulla of the deferent duct as another branch, 25% downward as 2 branches to the SV and between the SV and the ampulla of the deferent duct respectively, and 5% as the other ASVs. The shortest distance from the ASV through the prostatic neuroplexus to the posterior SV was (1.08 ± 0.09) cm.
CONCLUSIONIn SV resection, neuroplexus injury can be reduced with a bilateral distance of < 2.85 cm and a posterior distance of < 0.81 cm from the MSP, and so can bleeding by vascular ligation between the SV and the ampulla of the deferent duct.
Biopsy ; Humans ; Male ; Prostate ; blood supply ; innervation ; Seminal Vesicles ; blood supply ; innervation ; Vas Deferens ; blood supply ; innervation
10.The effect of imprinting gene H19 on the gene expression profile of human choriocarcinoma cell line JEG-3
Lili YU ; Li LI ; Dan ZHAO ; Linshan LU ; Yingru ZHENG ; Xingyun CHEN ; Ping LI ; Yuanguo ZHOU
Chongqing Medicine 2013;(29):3468-3471
Objective To obtain the expression pattern of imprint gene H19 in JEG-3 cell in order to explore the regulation mechanism of H19 on trophoblast cellular biological behavior .Methods After correct identification with sequencing for the recom-binant eukaryotic expression plasmid pRc/CMV which including the whole length of H19 cDNA ,the plasmid was transfected to the cell line JEG-3 .The expression of H19 mRNA was observed and the gene expression profile of three groups of JEG-3 cell were de-tected with Affymetri :U133 plus 2 .0 Array .Results After being transfected with target H 19 gene ,the expression of the mRNA level was significantly increased compared with control group .And the gene expression profile was changed significantly .19 genes were up-regulated ,77 genes were down-regulated .Expression levels of HES1 gene which being choosed as a different expression gene were detected by fluorescence quantitative PCR in severe preeclampsia placenta tissue and normal late pregnant placenta .The expression level of HES1 mRNA in severe preeclampsia placenta decreased significantly than normal late pregnant placenta tissues . Conclusion Many genes induced by H19 have been screened by high-throughput gene chip method .It provides the experimental ba-sis for advanced studying the regulation the cellular biological behavior with H 19 gene .