1.Effect of Tanyu-Tongzhi recipe on Rho/Rho kinase signal transduction pathway of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats
Danli TANG ; Lin TONG ; Haifeng CUI ; Yu SUI ; Huamin ZHANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;35(12):1082-1085
Objective To investigate the influence of Tanyu-Tongzhi (TYTZ)recipe on Rho/Rho kinase signal transduction pathway of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in high fat-fed rats.Methods 60 SD rats were divided into 5 groups randomly,a sham-operated group,a model group,a western medicine control group,a high-dose group and a low-dose group of TYTZ recipe.The model of ischemia reperfusion of the myocardium was reproduced by ligation of left descending artery for 30 min followed by releasing the ligation for 2 hours in rats.The downstream substrates of ROCK myosin light chain (MLC) phosphorylation expression of myocardial tissues in rats were detected by Western blotting method.The levels of RhoA,ROCK Ⅱ mRNA were determined with RT-PCR.Results Compared with the model group,the expression of p-MLC and RhoA,ROCK Ⅱ mRNA were lower in low-dose group of TYTZ,there were significant differences between the two groups(P=0.004、0.003、0.018、0.004,P<0.01).Conclusion The TYTZ Recipe can protect myocardium from MI/RI.The mechanism of action was related to its inhibiting the protein expression of RhoA,ROCK Ⅱ and p-MLC,restraining the activation of Rho/Rho kinase signal transduction pathway.
2.Effects of Aralia chinesis L on Proliferation and Function of Fibroblasts
Danli NIE ; Lei YI ; Dajiang CUI ; Chengzhi YANG
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 1993;0(04):-
Objective To study the effects of Aralia chinesis on the proliferation and viability of fibroblasts and on the production of the hyaluronic acid(HA)in the cultured supernatant,and to explore its anti-hepatofibrosis mechanism.Methods NIH3T3 fibroblasts,which were cultured in vitro by routine method and were used as the substitutive model of hepatic stellate cells(HSC),were cultured with the rats serum containing Aralia chinese.The effects of Aralia chinesis serum on the cell proliferation was measured by methabenzthiazuron(MTT)assay and the HA content in cultured supernatant was detected by radioimmunoassay.Results Aralia chinesis serum showed no significant toxicity on NIH3T3 fibroblasts.5 %concentration serum of Aralia chinesis inhibited the cell proliferation and the synthesis of HA significantly(P
3. Efficacy and safety of a loading high-dose tranexamic acid followed by postoperative five doses in total hip arthroplasty: A randomized controlled trial
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2019;33(8):935-939
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a loading high-dose tranexamic acid (TXA) followed by postoperative 5 doses in total hip arthroplasty (THA) by a randomized controlled trial. Methods: Seventy-two patients who underwent primary unilateral THA between December 2017 and March 2018 were randomly divided into two groups (36 patients in each group). A single dose of 20 mg/kg TXA was administered intravenously before 5-10 minutes of operation in group A; and a single dose of 40 mg/kg TXA was administered intravenously in group B at the same time point. All patients received 5 doses of 1 g TXA at 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 hours after the first dose. There was no significant difference in gender, age, weight, height, body mass index, disease type, and combined medical diseases between the two groups ( P>0.05). Total blood loss (TBL), lowest postoperative hemoglobin (Hb) level, fibrinolysis parameters [fibrin (ogen) degradation products (FDP), D-dimer], inflammatory factors [C-reaction protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6)], adverse events (thrombosis, pulmonary embolism) were recorded and compared between groups. Results: The TBL was significantly lower in group B than in group A ( P<0.05). Furthermore, the lowest postoperative Hb level was significantly higher in group B than in group A ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in FDP and D-dimer before operation between the two groups ( P>0.05). The levels of FDP and D-dimer were significantly lower in group B than in group A at 12 and 36 hours postoperatively ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in CRP and IL-6 before operation between the two groups ( P>0.05). The levels of CRP and IL-6 were significant lower in group B than in group A at 12, 24, and 36 hours postoperatively ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference at 14 days ( P>0.05). There were 2 patients with intramuscular venous thrombosis in group A and 1 in group B after operation, and there was no significant difference in the incidence of embolic events ( P>0.05). No deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism occurred in all groups. Conclusion: A loading high-dose TXA followed by postoperative 5 doses can further reduce the blood loss, provide additional fibrinolysis and inflammation control in THA, without increasing the risk of embolic events.
4.Application of binomial distribution-based statistical process control method in blood quality control
Xingchen LIU ; Huayou DAI ; Junhong YANG ; Danli CUI ; Siqi WU ; Pengwei YIN ; Xia HUANG ; Yongzhu XU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(2):196-202
【Objective】 This study endeavors to introduce the statistical process control (SPC) method to analyze the quality control index concerning red blood cells in additive solution with leukocytes reduced, with the aspiration to advance the effective utilization of blood quality control data, thereby providing empirical foundations for the continual enhancement of blood quality. 【Methods】 Between 2020 and 2022, test data pertaining to the quality control index of red blood cells in additive solution with leukocytes reduced were amassed from six blood stations in Chongqing area. Utilizing Minitab software, the SPC analysis was carried out, p-control charts were delineated, the non-conformance rates of each quality control index along with their 95% confidence intervals were computed, as well as the Process Capability Index (Z value). 【Results】 In accordance with the Whole Blood and Blood Components Quality Requirements, the appraisal of the quality control indexes for red blood cells in additive solution with leukocytes reduced manifested a conformity rate of 100% for appearance, end-of-storage hemolysis rate and sterility test. Nonetheless, the conformity rates for volume, hemoglobin, hematocrit and residual leukocytes did not attain 100%, albeit all were ≥75%. Through the employment of binomial distribution-based p-control charts, the controlled state of the production process was discerned. Although the overarching conformity rate satisfied the national standard stipulations, it was discerned that there were out-of-control points concerning volume, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and residual leukocytes across different institutions, exhibiting palpable trends. The non-conformance rates of all quality control indexes were less than 25%, yet at a 95% confidence level, the residual leukocyte counts from institutions B, C, E, and F did not adhere to the stipulations (exceeding 25%). By architecting the ability evaluation index Z value for count data process capability analysis, it was unveiled that the volume of institution E, the hematocrit of institutions B, C, and F, and the residual leukocytes Z values of all six blood collection and supply institutions were below 2, hinting at avenues for amelioration. 【Conclusion】 The SPC method anchored in binomial distribution exhibits substantial application merit in blood component quality management, facilitating real-time surveillance of blood collection, preparation, and storage procedures.
5.The gene polymorphism and phenotype of RhD variants among blood donors in Chongqing
Jingyi LIU ; Danli CUI ; Fang WANG ; Meijun LI ; Dong LIU ; Xiaoyan XIE ; Min CHEN ; Weiyi FU ; Dongyan YANG ; Qiaolin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(8):879-885
【Objective】 To conduct Rh blood group serological testing and third-generation sequencing(TGS) on 22 RhD variant voluntary blood donors in Chongqing and explore the phenotypic distribution and genotyping of RhD variants in Chongqing. 【Methods】 From January to August 2023, individuals who participated in blood donation in our blood center were selected as the study objects. RhD variant phenotype identification was performed using routine serological methods. Once the RhD variants were identified, tests on different antigenic epitopes of RhD were conducted using a D-screen assay kit. Furthermore, after the genomic DNA from 22 RhD variant blood samples was extracted, imbraided primers design and multi-segment amplification and splicing were used to sequence the full-length RHD gene for TGS. The RHD gene sequence was analyzed using SnapGene software. 【Results】 Among the 22 RhD variants, 8 were DVI type 3 (36.36%), with the main mutation of RHD-CE (3-6)-D hybrid allele. Six cases (27.27%) showed partial weak D15 type, with the main mutation of c.845G>A. There were 6 cases of Asia type Del (27.27%), with the main mutation of c.1227G>A. One case was weak D17 type with a mutation of c.340C>T and 1 case speculated to be partial D (c.491A>T, p. Asp164Val, missense mutation). 【Conclusion】 The most common RhD variant phenotype among blood donors in Chongqing is DVI type 3, and the full-length haplotype sequence of RHD variant alleles can be obtained by Pacific Bioscience single-molecule real-time sequencing(SMRT).