1.Pharmaceutical Care for a High Paraplegia Patient with Hospital Acquired Pneumonia
China Pharmacy 2015;(26):3729-3730,3731
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the role of clinical pharmacists in the treatment of high paraplegia patient with hospital acquired pneumonia. METHODS:Clinical pharmacists provided suggestions for anti-infective treatment failure of a high paraplegia patient with hospital acquired pneumonia,including anti-infective treatment of imipenem and cilastatin sodi-um 1.0 g,ivgtt,qid,de-escalation anti-infective treatment of cefoperazone sodium and sulbactam sodium 3.0 g,ivgtt,bid+amikacin 0.4 g,ivgtt,bid,and prevention treatment of fluconazole sodium chloride 0.2 g,ivgtt,qd against potential invasive infections with fungi,etc.,assisted physician to improve therapy plan,monitor ADR and guide rational drug use. RE-SULTS:After 3 weeks of treatment,the symptoms had been improved significantly. CONCLUSIONS:Clinical pharmacists provide individual pharmaceutical care to reduce ADR during treatment and improve the effectiveness and safety of clinical treatment.
2.Application of free-form deformation algorithm in fast three-dimensional bone reconstruction.
Xiangsen ZENG ; Hai ZHOU ; Chengtao WANG ; Dongmei WANG ; Gong CHEN
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2014;31(5):1121-1126
This paper presents a unit free-form deformation (FFD) method applied to rapid three-dimensioanl (3D) bone reconstruction, which was based on traditional FFD. With the femur as an example, we reconstructed a 3D model of femur from two X-ray images and a standardized model by taking advantage of unit FFD algorithm. The X-ray images and its parameters were taken by C-arm device. Those parameters and X-ray contour are contributed to 3D reconstruction. The out contours of X-ray image and standard model were connected by point matching algorithm. The unit-FFD lattice was built to reconstruct standard model and finally made the contour of X-ray image and standard model exactly the same. Experiments on shape accuracy, robustness and time consuming, carried out by 35 specimen from cadaver, showed that mean error of shape (0. 52 mm) and mean construction time (112 s) were lower than those using traditional method (0.7-2.6 mm, 8-20 min). The method proposed in this paper shows a good prospect in clinical application and related research.
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3.Effects of pancreatic kininogenase enteric-coated tablets on optic discand macular retinal hemodynamics in diabetic retinopathy
Feng CAI ; Zhihong ZENG ; Dongmei XU ; Shaoqin LIU ; Linli WU
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(1):154-156
Objective To explore the pancreatic kininogenase enteric-coated tablets in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy (DR) patients and its effect on the optic disc and macula retinal hemodynamics. Methods 86 cases (140 eyes) of DR patients were randomly divided into pancreatic kininogenase group and normal group with 43 cases in each group, two groups were treated with basic therapy, pancreatic kininogenase group were combined with pancreatic kininogenase treatment. The best corrected visual acuity and the clinical effect of optic disc and macula retinal hemodynamic changes were compared between two groups. Results After treatment, the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in pancreatic kininogenase group was greater than the normal group (P<0.05), the retinal neovascularization and fluorescein leakage area in pancreatic kininogenase group was less than the normal group (P<0.05). The disc vascular and macular retinal blood flow volume (VOL), blood flow velocity (FLW)values in pancreatic kininogenase group were larger than those of normal group, and the clinical curative effect of pancreatic kininogenase group was better than that of normal group (P<0.05). Conclusion Pancreatic kininogenase enteric-coated tablets in the treatment of DR patients can improve the optic disc and macular retinal hemodynamic parameters, improve visual acuity and reduce the retinal neovascularization and fluorescein leakage area, so as to improve the clinical treatment effect.
4.Establishment of human scleral fibroblasts-seeded collagen matrix and its mechanical properties
Shoulong, HU ; Li, LI ; Dongmei, CUI ; Junwen, ZENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2017;35(2):108-113
Background Excessive elongation of axis and expansion of sclera is one of the hot topics in the study of the pathogenesis of high myopia.To establish a human scleral fibroblasts (HSFs)-collagen matrix culture model is helpful for understanding the reciprocal and adaptive interactions between HSFs and the collagen matrix in tissue.Objective The aim of this study was to establish a HSFs-seeded collagen three-dimension culture system that may mimic the sclera remolding in myopia.Methods HSFs were isolated and cultured from donor eyes by explant culture and purified by passages culture in vitro.The expressions of vimentin and keratin in the cells were detected by immunofluorescence technique to identify the cells.Rat tail tendon was obtained from 8-week-old SPF SD rats to prepare the collagen matrix.The mixed solution of 400 μl collagen matrix and 1 100 μl PBS,200 μ1 nutrient medium,50 μ1 NaOH and HSF suspension were mixed to prepare the collagen gel three-demension culture system.The growth and morphology of the cells in the culture system were observed under the inverted phase contrast microscope,and IPP-5 software was used to measure the contraction area of collagen gel,and the mechanical creep properties of the HSFs-seeded collagen matrix were measured by a biomechanics test instrument.Results HSFs emigrated from tissue 7 days after culture and passage could be performed 14 days after culture.The expression of keratin was absent in HSFs,while vimentin was positively expressed.The free-cell collagen gel was clear and unchanged in the experimental duration.However,the cells were obviously increased on the three-demension culture system and showed a tissue-like structure of net-like arrangement on dozens of layers.In 7-14 days after culture,the collagen gel area in a three-demension collagen matrix revealed a decrease of 90%.Duotriode-like and fusiform cells were seen 24 hours after culture.The biomechanical creep curve of HSFs-seeded collagen matrix consisted of the nonlinear section (0-100 seconds) and linear section (100-600 seconds),and the former appeared to be an elastic change of the gel under the temporal stress,and the latter was the creeping of the gel with the time.Conclusions Rat tail collagen appears to have a good biocompatibility to HSFs.HSFs-seeded collagen matrix can retain the mechanical creep properties,and it may be a good tool for the study on the relationship between HSFs and extracellular matrix or intercellular biological behaviour for scleral remodeling.
5.Expession of Tp0319 recombinant protein from Treponema pallidum and analysis of its immunocompetence
Shuangquan LIU ; Shiping WANG ; Yongjian XIAO ; Yimou WU ; Feijun ZHAO ; Tiebing ZENG ; Yuejun ZHANG ; Dongmei GAO
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2010;43(5):332-335
Objective To clone, express Tp0319 gene from Treponemapallidum (T. pallidum), and to assess the immunocompetence of recombinant protein. Methods The immuno-dominant region of Tp0319gene was chosen by computer analysis, amplified from T. pallidum complete genome by PCR, subcloned into the expression vector pQE32 to construct a recombinant plasmid, pQE32/Tp0319, which was then expressed in E. coli M15. The recombinant protein was purified with Ni-NTA affinity chromatography, and identified by using sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electropheresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blot. New Zealand rabbits were immunized with the recombinant protein, and the titer of anti-Tp0319 antibodies in sera from immunized rabbits were measured with indirect ELISA. Also, indirect ELISA with the recombinant Tp0319 as coating antigen was performed to detect the anti-Tp0319 antibody in sera from 200 normal human controls and 200 patients with syphilis. Results The prokaryotic expression vector pQE32/Tp0319 was constructed successfully, and the recombinant protein Tp0319 with a molecular weight of about 30 000 was attained. Specific humoral response was elicited by the recombinant protein in New Zealand rabbits and the specific antibody titer was more than 1: 10 240 after immunization for 3 times. Western blot proved that the recombinant protein could specifically react with anti-T. pallidum IgG antibody-positive sera. Indirect ELISA was successfully developed with the recombinant Tp0319, and detected antibodies to T. pallidum in control sera with a sensitivity and specificity of 100% (40/40), respectively. Compared with T. pallidum particle agglutination (TPPA) assay, the sensitivity and specificity of the indirect ELISA were 92.6% and 100%, respectively, in the detection of T. pallidum in sera from patients and controls, and the concordance between the indirect ELISA and TPPA was 96%. Conclusions The prepared recombinant protein shows a satisfactory immunocompetence, which may lay a foundation for its further application in the serodiagnosis of syphilis.
6.Runx2 is Involved in Regulating Osterix Promoter Activity and Gene Expression
Dongmei SUN ; Zhongbo LIU ; Yan ZHAO ; Zhenwei GONG ; Dan LI ; Xiyuan WANG ; Xianlu ZENG ; Wenguang LIU
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2006;33(10):957-964
Though Runx2 and Osterix are both key transcription factors in the pathway of osteoblast differentiation, whether Runx2 positively regulates Osterix being unknown. It was showed that Runx2 induced the gene expression of Osterix both in the non-osteoblastic cell lines, either pluripotent or differentiated, and in the osteoblastic cell lines. At the same time, the results also indicated that Runx2 up-regulated the activity of the 3.2 kb human Osterix promoter. Further experiments identified a highly conserved and functional Runx2 binding site "AGTGGTT" within the promoter. Thus the results support the hypothesis that Runx2 is involved in the regulation of the Osterix gene expression. Moreover, the transient transfection and dual-luciferase assay showed Osterix up-regulated the activity of the 2.3 kb type Ⅰ collagen promoter in the non-osteoblastic cells, but Runx2 did not. This difference implies that Osterix, the down stream transcription factor of Runx2 during osteoblast differentiation, is needed to stimulate the osteoblast-specific gene expression of type Ⅰ collagen.
7.The expression of CD73 in CD4+ regulatory T cells in patients with new-onset systemic lupus erythematosus
Dongmei LI ; Xiangpei LI ; Jianghuai ZHANG ; Shurong HU ; Bei XIAO ; Wei CHEN ; Xiaofeng ZENG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2010;49(9):772-775
Objective To investigate the level of CD73 expression in CD4+ regulatory T(Treg) cells in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus ( SLE ) and explore its role in the pathogenesis of SLE.Methods We selected 29 untreated/active SLE patients and 22 healthy controls. Frequencies of CD4+ CD25+CD73+ T cells and levels of FOXP3 protein expressed in CD4+ CD73+ CD4+ CDhi25, CD4+ CDhi25, CD4+ CD25+ T cells were analyzed by flow cytometry. Meanwhile, the levels of SLE disease activity index ( SLEDAI), C reactive protein (CRP), ESR,immunoglobulin and complement were measured. Results The percent of CD4+ CD25+ CD73+ T cells was decreased in new-onset SLE compared with healthy controls[(1.25±1.32) % vs (2.35±1.09) %, P <0. 01], and it had no correlation with the levels of SLEDAI, CRP, ESR, et al and anti-C1qand anti-nucleosome antibodies ( P > 0.05 for each). Both in groups of new-onset SLE and healthy controls, CD73 level expressed in CD4+ CDhi25CDhi25T cells[(29.05 ± 12. 53)%, (43.35 ± 10. 09)%]was higher than that expressed in CD4+ CD25+ T cells[( 17.48 ± 6. 92 ) %, ( 29. 98 ± 10. 39 ) %, P < 0.01]. In both SLE patients and healthy controls, levels of FOXP3 protein expressed in CD4+ CD73+ T cells[(65. 36 ± 14. 40)%,(63.80±14.05)%]and CD+4 CDhi25CD4+ CDhi25 T cells[(67. 30 ± 13.04)%, (56. 30 ±9. 21 )%]were higher than those in CD4+ CD25+T cells[(45.70 ± 12. 74)%, (43.98 ±5. 17)% ,P <0. 001], while it had no significant difference between the CD4+ CDhi25CD4+ CDhi25 and CD4+ CD73+ T cells(P>0.05). Conclusion These results demonstrate that CD73 may be a new surface marker of regulatory T cells, and the abnormal expression of CD73 in Treg cells may participate in the pathogenesis of SLE.
8.Analysis of prenatal sonographic characteristics and postnatal outcomes of absent pulmonary valve syndrome
Yun LIU ; Hezhou LI ; Ming WANG ; Qingru ZENG ; Shunyang FAN ; Dongmei LEI
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2016;25(6):486-490
Objective To investigate the prenatal ultrasonographic features of absent pulmonary valve syndrome APVS Methods The ultrasonographic images follow-up results and the other clinical data of 1 7 fetuses suffering from APVS were retrospectively analyzed According to the difference of the pulmonary artery diameter subjects were divided into pulmonary artery PA dilated group 14 cases and non-dilated group 3 cases The sonographic features of the two groups were analyzed and compared Results All 1 7 fetuses had rudimentary or absent pulmonary valves and stenosis of the pulmonary annulus Moderate or severe regurgitation flowed through pulmonary artery and right ventricular outflow in diastole PA dilated group might be combined with Tetralogy of Fallot double outlet of right ventricle or right ventricular aneurysm there were 85 7% 12 14 with absent ductus arteriosus The forward flow velocity during systole through pulmonary annulus was significantly fast PA non-dilated group could be accompanied by Ebstein's anomaly or tricuspid atresia Ductus arch was always present The forward flow velocity during systole through pulmonary annulus was slow Conclusions The fetal pulmonary artery diameter with APVS can dilate or not Reverse flow during diastolic period which rushes from arteriosus ductus to the right ventricular outflow tract contributes to the prenatal diagnosis of non-dilated PA.
9.Screening Technology for Traditional Chinese Medicine New Drug and Practice
Yaosheng TU ; Dongmei SUN ; Yuxing CHEN ; Xiaohui ZENG ; Dane HUANG ; Dengping TAN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;(8):1696-1702
This article focused on summarization of the available new screening technology for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) new drug, including high throughput screening (HTS), biological chip, molecular biological chro-matography, high content screening (HCS), network pharmacology, proteomics, and computer-aided drug design (CADD). And in this review, one example that we applied CADD technology (such as molecular docking, pharma-cophore and molecular similarity) in lipid-lowering TCM new drug development was given. Based on the mechanism of lipid metabolism, CADD technology provided a good method on the prescription optimization and mechanism study. In addition, TCM new drug development proposal which displayed in this paper may provide a useful strategy for screening of TCM new drug.
10.Study on the antibiotic resistance of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from hospitalized children with respiratory tract infections
Hailing ZENG ; Wenting LI ; Dongmei WANG ; Xialian GONG ; Ping TANG ; Xuzhuang SHEN ; Denian WEN ; Kaihu YAO
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2017;32(16):1235-1238
Objective To investigate the antimicrobial resistance and genotype distribution of staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec (SCCmec) of staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) isolated from children hospitalized at Pediatric People's Hospital of Zhongjiang County.Methods Seventy-seven strains of S.aureus were collected by nasopharyngeal swabs at the Pediatric Department of People's Hospital of Zhongjiang County from January to December 2015.Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-susceptible staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) were identified by cefoxitin disc diffusion and detection of mecA method.The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of antibiotics were determined by E-test method.SCCmec typing on MRSA strains was performed by using multiplex PCR.Results MRSA accounted for 54.5% (42 strains) strains of 77 strains.All MRSA strains were resistant to Penicillin,and the rates of antibiotic resistance to Cefuroxime,Ceftriaxone,Erythromycin were 78.6%,95.2% and 97.6%,respectively.The rates of antibiotic resistance of 35 MSSA to Penicillin and Erythromycin were 97.1% and 62.9%,and they were also sensitive to other antibiotics.In 42 strains of MRSA,SCCmec type Ⅳa was the predominant type (27 strains,64.3 %),which was followed by type Ⅳ g and Ⅴ (each 5 strains,11.9%),type Ⅳ c and Ⅳh (each 1strain,2.4%).Non-susceptibility rate of SCCmec Ⅳ to cefuroxime was significantly higher than that of other SCCmec types (P < 0.05).Conclusions All strains from children hospitalized in People's Hospital of Zhongjiang County are often resistant to Penicillin and Erythromycin.The proportion of MRSA isolated from hospitalized children was high.SCCmec type Ⅳa is the main genotype of MRSA.