Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of rosuvastatin and atorvastatin in the treatment of the patients with primary hyperlipidemia in China.Methods:The related literatures in CNKI,VIP,Wanfang medicine network,PubMed/MEDLINE,CBM and Chinese dissertations full text database were retrievaled by computer from the establishment time of database to December 31,2015. Two researchers according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria independently selected the studies and extracted the data and assessed the quality of the literatures.The Revman 5.0 software was used to perform Meta analysis of all effect indicators in various groups.Results:A total of 7 randomized controlled trial (RCT)were included,and there was no significant abnormality in bias evaluation. 8 weeks after treatment, the total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)levels of the patients in 5 mg rosuvastain group and 10 mg atorvastatin group had no significant differences between before and after treatment (P >0.05);the HDL-C levels of the patients in 10 mg rosuvastatin group and 10 mg atorvastatin group had significant differences between before and after treatment (P < 0.05),but the TG,TC,and LDL-C levels had no significant differences (P >0.05);the TG,TC,LDL-C and HDL-C levels of the patients in 5 mg and 10 mg rosuvastatin groups had no significant differences between before and after treatment (P > 0.05).12 weeks after treatment,there were no significant differences in the TC and LDL-C levels between 10 mg rosuvastatin group and 10 mg atorvastatin group (P >0.05),but there were significant differences in the TG and HDL-C levels (P <0.01).The incidence of adverse reactions of the patients in three groups had no significant differences (P >0.05).Conclusion:5 mg rosuvastatin and 10 mg atorvastatin in the treatment of the patients with primary hypercholesterolemia have similar lipid-lowering effect;with the the increase of the treatment time and the dose,10 mg rosuvastatin can obviously reduce the TG level and increase the HDL-C level of the patients,and the incidence of adverse reactions of two kinds of doses of rosuvastatin has no obvious difference.

Objective To explore the outcomes of kidney transplant recipients who developed urinary and male genital cancers after transplantation. Methods Data of 31 kidney transplant recipients developed de novo urinary and male genital cancer were compared with data of 31 patients in general population with the same age and same tumor stage. Results Compared with the general population, the overall survival was significantly worse in the transplant recipients (P=0. 02) , 5-year survival rates for each group were 50% vs 68%. Multivariate analyses demonstrated cancer stage to be a negative risk factor for survival for transplant recipients with de novo urinary and male genital cancer, and surgery and functioning graft to be the positive survival predictors. Conclusions Transplant recipients experience worse outcomes than the general population from urinary and male genital cancers. Cancers in transplant recipients are more biologically aggressive at the time of diagnosis.

Objective To investigate expression and suppressive function of CD39 + regulatory T cells (Treg) in kidney transplant recipients.Method Thirty recipients of first kidney transplants were treated with tacrolimus,mycophenolate mofetil and prednisone.Within 28 days posttransplantation,there were 14 patients subject to acute rejection (AR group),and the rest 16 patients had no episodes of acute rejections (NR group).Twelve healthy volunteers served as healthy controls (HC group).We collected peripheral blood from the three groups and separated PBMC by density gradient centrifugation,and sorted Tresp,CD39-Treg and CD39+ Treg by flow cytometry.We next analyzed the ratio of CD39 + Treg/CD4+ T cells.ELISA was used to determine the suppressive ability of CD39-Treg and CD39+ Treg on secretion of IFN-γ and IL-17 by Tresp.Results The ratio of CD39 + Treg/CD4 + T cells in AR group was significantly reduced as compared with HC group and NR group (P＜0.05).In HC group and NR group,the secretion of IFN-γ and IL-17 by Tresp was suppressed significantly (P＜0.05) by CD39+ Treg.CD39Treg could suppress secretion of IFN-γ but not IL-17 production by Tresp.CD39+ Treg in AR group AR could suppress the secretion of IFN-γ significantly (P＜0.01),but not to IL-17 production.Conclusion CD39+ Treg have important immunoregulation function.The relative amount of CD39+ Treg was reduced and their regulatory function was impaired in patients with acute rejection.

Objective To summarize the clinical experience of combined liver and kidney transplantation (CLKT). Methods CLKT was performed on 22 patients. The orthotopic liver transplantation (LT) was preceded with the classic fashion in 10 patients and piggyback fashion in 12 patients. The renal allograft was implanted to the iliac fossa routinely. After operation, the patients received an induction therapy with anti-CD25 monoclonal antibody or antithymocyte globulin ( ATG) and a maintenance therapy with tacrolimus (Tac), mycophenolate mofetil and prednisone. Results The CLKT was successfully performed on all 22 patients, and the graft function was restored well postoperation. During the perioperative period, an acute rejection episode of liver occurred in one patient and acute renal allograft rejection episode in 2 patients. The Tac toxicity occurred in one patient. The hemorrhage of digestive tract occurred in one recipient and the hemorrhage of peritoneal cavity in one patient. The pleural effusion occurred in 6 recipients. The pneumonia occurred in 2 cases and the peritoneal infection in one patient During a follow-up period of 6 months to 7 years 11 months, three patients died because of cytomegalovirus pneumonia in 2 patients and acute myocardial infarction in, one patient, The 1-, 3-, 5-year survival rate of recipients was 86,4 %, 81.3 %, 72.7 % respectively. Conclusion The CLKT is an effective method for treatment of patients with end-stage liver djsease and chronic renal failure.

Objective To evaluate the usefulness of serum galactemannan(GM) for the diagnosis of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) in critically ill patients. Methods Study was conducted between February 2007 and July 2008. Included patients on admission ICU who suffer from suspected IPA. GM test and culture were collected 2 weekly. Chnical feature, mycological evidence and optical density index (ODI) were noted. Clinically invasive fungal infection(IFI) were defined proven, probable and possible. The patients were classified into neutropenia, non-neutropenia and treated with immunosuppressive agents, non-neutropenia and non-immunosuppressive agents. To compared of the sensitivity and specificity of GM in different patients. Results 94 patients were included, 4 patients were proven, 29 patients were probable, 34 patients were possible IFI, 27 patients were non-IPA. The positive rate of the GM was 31.9% (30/94). The sensitivity and specificity of GM in proven cases and probable cases are 66.7% and 92.6%. GM assay tended to become positive earlier than the culture 2-10(5.33±2.17)d. We found that differences in patient diagnosis and selection might account for the disparities seen for positive rate for the GM test. There was positive in three of the four patients with proven, the positive rate of GM was 65.5% for probable cases, for possible cases was 17.6%, for non-IPA cases was 7.4% (P=0.001). For patient with neutropenia , treated with immunosuppressive agents and without immunosuppressive agents, the positive rate of GM was 52.9%vs 41.7% vs 34. 6% (P=0.015) ;the sensitivity was 80.0% vs 70. 0% vs 53.8% (P=0.011), the ODI was 1.365 (0.582-6.736) vs 1. 123 (0. 623-6.868) vs 0.554 (0.522-0.823), P=0. 005, respectively. Conclusion These results show that GM test is useful for early diagnosis IPA in critically ill patients. Differences in patient selection and diagnosis might account for the disparities seen for positive rate and sensitivity for the GM test. It has been higher sensitivity and ODI in the patient treated by immunosuppressive agents.

Objective To explore the impact of induction therapy with anti-lymphocyte agents on long-term survival of kidney transplantation.Methods 271 recipients of first cadaveric kidney transplants were treated with tacrolimus,mycophenolate mofetil and prednisone.110 patients of them received induction therapy with anti-thymocyte globulin(ATG group),88 patients received Basiliximab(Bax group),and the remaining 73 patients did not receive induction therapy(control group).The data of AR,DGF,CMV infection,and 1- 3- 5-year patient/allograft survival rate in three groups were retrospectively during a follow-up period of 1 to 5 years postoperatively.Results Within 6 months after operation,the incidence of AR in control group,ATG group and Bax group was 17.8 %(13/73),9.1 %(10/110)and 10.2 %(9/88)respectively.The incidence of AR in ATG group and Bax group was significantly lower than in control group (P<0.05).There was no significant difference in incidence of DGF and CMV infection among three groups.The 1-,3- and 5-year allograft survival rate postoperation in ATG group and Bax group was 95.5 %,90.9 %,87.3 % and 93.2 %,87.5 %,83.8 % respectively,which was significantly higher than in control group(87.7 %,80.8 % and 75.3 %,P<0.05).Conclusion Induction therapy with anti-lymphocyte agents may reduce the early incidence of AR and prolong long-term allograft survival significantly.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the pregnancy outcomes in female kidney transplant recipients and the long-term follow-up for the health of the offspring. MethodsClinical data from April 1978 to April 2011 of 15 female renal transplant recipients who were pregnant more than 5 months and their offspring were retrospectively analyzed. ResultsThe 15 recipients were taking CsA or Tac based immunosuppressive regimens.Twelve had successful pregnancies with stable and functioning grafts ; 1 paitent died of pulmonary infection and cardiac failure with functioning graft after the delivery of a healthy male infant; 2 experienced chronic rejection proven by biopsy at week 21 and 23 respectively,the pregnancies were therefore terminated and the grafts were lost even after rescue.All 13 newborns were smoothly delivered by cesarean section,they had an average gestational age of 35.2 ± 4.0 weeks,and a mean birth weight of 2510 ± 68 g,Apgar scale for each infant was 10,respectively.There were no birth defects,structural malformations,nor learning disabilities in 13 newborns,and their mothers all chose to bottle-feed.Thirteen children had normal intelligence,physical and mental development.Seven children experienced repeated respiratory tract infections during 0- 2 years,and 1 was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.The oldest offspring is 21 years old and the youngest is 3 years old. ConclusionsFemale renal kidney recipients could achieve successful pregnancies and deliveries 3 years post transplantation with strict criteria.Their offspring were healthy during follow-up.

ObjectiveTo investigate the factors for standard TAC-related nephrotoxicity in renal transplant recipients. MethodsClinical data of 132 patients in TAC-based regiment with a dose of 0. 15-0.3 mg· kg-1 · day-1 and a trough level of 8-11 μg/L during first 2 years post renal transplantation, were retrospectively analyzed. TAC-related nephrotoxicity was diagnosed by renal biopsy and/or clinical criteria. All recipients were divided into 2 groups: TAC nephrotoxicity group (n = 25) and control group (n = 107). Logistic regression analysis was used to rank the relative risk of potential variables including age, gender, delayed graft function (DGF), drug exposure, duration of therapy,liver function, albumin level, hematocrit and gene polymorphism for CYP3A5 and MDR1.ResultsTAC-related nephrotoxicity was found in 25 (18. 9 ％ ) recipients. Univariate and Logistic regression analysis revealed that the influencing factors for TAC-related nephrotoxicity with a standard immunosuppressive regimen and a normal trough level range were identified as: abnormal liver function (RR = 3. 05,95 ％ CI 0. 879-11. 533, P = 0. 024), albumin level (RR = 0. 966,95 ％ CI 0. 994-1. 006, P = 0. 018 ), hematocrit ( RR = 0. 999, 95 ％ CI 0. 998-1. 000, P = 0. 032), CYP3A5 gene polymorphism (RR= 0. 777,95 ％ CI 0. 023-6. 798,P= 0. 032) ,and MDR1 gene polymorphism (RR=0. 654,95 ％ CI 0. 053-7. 109, P = 0. 017). ConclusionLiver function, albumin level, hematocrit, and gene polymorphism for CYP3A5and MDR1as well are influencing factors for TAC-related nephrotoxicity in renal transplant recipients with a standard immunosuppressive regimen and a normal trough level range,in which abnormal liver function is the most important adverse risk factor. These factors should be considered for better individual therapy in renal transplant recipients.

Objective To explore the outcome for kidney transplant recipients who suffered from cancers after transplantation. Methods De novo cancer data in 59 transplant recipients were collected. 6 cases of native renal cell carcinomas, 4 cases of native pelvo-ureteral carcinomas, 14 cases of bladder cancers, 7 cases of prostate cancers, 9 cases of hepatocellular carcinomas, 3 cases of gastric carcinomas, 2 cases of colon cancers, 1 case of pancreatic cancer, 4 cases of breast cancers, 3 cases of cervical cancers, 2 cases of skin cancers, 2 cases of non-small cell lung cancers, 1 case of thyroid cancer and 1 case of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease. These data were compared with those from 59 patients in general population with the same gender, age and tumor stage. Results Overall incidence rate for de novo malignancy post-transplantation was 1. 9 % (59/3150). Urinary cancers were the most common. Compared to the general population, the overall survival was significantly worsened in transplant recipients (P<0. 01), and 5-year survival rate in transplantation group and control group was 30 % vs 75 0 %. Multivariate analyses demonstrated cancer stage to he a negative risk factor for survival of transplant recipients with de novo cancer, and surgery and functioning graft to be the positive survival predictors. Conclusion Transplant recipients experience worse outcomes than the general population for these cancers. These data suggest that cancers in transplant recipients are more aggressive biologically at the time of diagnosis.

OBJECTIVETo study flavonoids in Scutellaria barbata and elucidate their structures.

METHODCompounds were isolated and purified by normal column chromatography, paper thin layer chromatography and Sephadex chromatography. The chemical structures were elucidated by ESI mass and NMR spectra.

RESULTFive flavonoids were isolated from S. barbata and identified as apigenin (1), luteolin (2), ethyl-7-O-apigenin-glucuronate (3), apigenin-7-O-beta-glucoside (4), and apigenin-7-O-neohesperidoside (5), in addition to benzyaldehyde (6).

CONCLUSIONFlavonoidglycoside (3), (4) and (5) were isolated from S. barbata for the first time.

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