1.Meta-analysis of aetiology and the severity of acute pancreatitis about Chinese clinical trials
Fangchao MEI ; Qiao SHI ; Liang ZHAO ; Chen LI ; Bin HE ; Weixing WANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2015;17(12):1805-1809
Objective To investigate the characteristics of common causes of acute pancreatitis (AP) in China and to evaluate the association of the aetiology with the severity of disease.Methods The relevant literature was searched from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database (1989.1-2015.3),WANFANG database (1999.1-2015.3),VIP database (1994.1-2015.3),and China Academic Journal Network Publishing Database (CAJD).To collect related literature about aetiology and the severity of acute pancreatitis,Meta analysis was performed for gallstone,alcohol,hyperlipidemia and other AP from the aspects of the severity of disease in the literature which reaches the criteria.Results The Meta analysis included 24 clinical articles which were accordance with the criteria,totally 17359 patients,including 8673 cases of biliary AP [6690 cases of mild acute pancreatitis (MAP),1983 cases of acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP)],1408 cases of alcoholic AP (1022 cases of MAP,386 cases of ANP),1753 cases of hyperlipidemia AP (1107 cases of MAP,646 cases of ANP),and 5525 cases of other aetiology (4179 cases of MAP,1346 cases of ANP).The Meta analysis showed that among the common causes which was developed to AP,there was significant difference between biliary AP and alcohol AP (OR =0.65,95% CI:0.45 ~0.93,P < 0.05).There was significant difference between biliary AP and hyperlipidemia AP (OR =0.51,95% CI:0.33 ~0.79,P <0.05).However,there was no significant difference between alcoholic AP with hyperlipidemia AP (OR =0.70,OR =0.70,95% CI:0.46 ~ 1.05,P > 0.05).Conclusions There is difference in the severity of AP caused by different reasons in China.There is more likely that hyperlipidemia AP and alcohol AP easily developed into ANP than biliary AP.However,further investigation and large-scale clinical trials will be needed to confirm this conclusion.
2.Expression of glycogen synthase kinase-3β in renal damage of acute necrotizing pancreatitis and its mechanism
Kailiang ZHAO ; chen CHEN ; Qiao SHI ; liang ZHAO ; Fangchao MEI ; ping WANG ; Weixing WANG
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2017;17(5):302-306
Objective To observe the changes of tissue morphology and ultrastructure of kidney in the rat model of acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP),and to investigate the protein expression of glycogen synthase kinase-3β(GSK-3β) and phosphorylated GSK-3βin renal tissue.Methods Sixty SPF male SD rats were randomly divided into 5 groups (n =12 for each group) according to random number method,including control group,ANP 3 h,6 h,12 h,24 h groups.ANP model was established by retrograde infusion of 5% sodium taurocholate solution into the biliopancreatic duct.Rats were sacrificed at corresponding time points to collect pancreatic and left renal tissue.Serum amylase (AMY),lipase (LIPA),creatinine (Cr) and urea nitrogen (BUN) levels were detected.Pancreatic and renal tissues were routinely pathologically examined.Rephrocytes' ultrastructure changes were observed by projection electron microscope.GSK-3β protein expression and phosphorylated GSK-3β(p-GSK-3β) in kidney tissue were quantified by Western-blot.Results Serum AMY,LIPA,Cr,Bun and pathological scores for pancreatic and renal tissues in ANP groups were obviously higher than those in control group,which increased gradually with the progress of pancreatitis.In ANP rats,it was observed that the microvilli on the surface of the epithelial cells of renal tubules were swelling and irregularly arranged,the nucleus was condensed and broken,the nuclear chromatin was condensed and separated from the nuclear membrane,the mitochondria was condensed,swelling and vacuolated.The expression levels of GSK-3β protein in the renal tissue of the control group and ANP 3 h,6 h,12 h,24 h groups were 0.702± 0.044,0.876± 0.017,0.872± 0.034,0.855± 0.035 and 0.852± 0.032,respectively.The expression levels of p-GSK-3β were 0.626 ± 0.029,0.790 ± 0.029,0.616 ± 0.021,0.448 ±0.028 and 0.439 ± 0.017.GSK-3β protein expression was higher in ANP group than in control group,and the difference was statistically significant (all P < 0.05).But there was no statistically significant difference at different time points in ANP group.p-GSK-3β protein expression increased at 3 h after modeling,and then gradually decreased.p-GSK-3β protein expression was higher in ANP 3 h group than control group and other ANP groups,which in ANP 12 h,24 h group was obviously lower than control group and ANP 3 h,6 h group,and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05).Conclusions GSK-3β expression in the kidney of ANP rats began to increase at 3 h after modeling and maintain a high level.p-GSK-3β was transiently increased at 3 h after modeling and then gradually decreased to a level obviously lower than control group.It indicated that these changes may play a crucial role in ANP associated kidney injury.
3.Experimental study on the mechanism of glycogen synthase kinase-3β inhibitor on acute kidney injury of acute necrotizing pancreatitis in rats
Kailiang ZHAO ; Xiaojia YANG ; Chen CHEN ; Liang ZHAO ; Fangchao MEI ; Yupu HONG ; Weixing WANG
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2019;31(6):719-724
Objective To explore the protective mechanism of glycogen synthase kinase-3β(GSK-3β) inhibitor TDZD-8 on acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP) associated kidney injury in rats. Methods SPF male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups (n = 20): sham operation group (Sham group), ANP model group, TDZD-8 intervention group and TDZD-8 control group. The rat ANP model was prepared by retrograde injection of 5% sodium taurocholate into the bile duct; the same volume of normal saline was injected into the pancreatic duct of the Sham group. The TDZD-8 intervention group and the TDZD-8 control group were injected with GSK-3β inhibitor TDZD-8 (1 mL/kg) via the femoral vein 30 minutes before the model or sham operation; the ANP model group and the Sham group were injected equal volume of 10% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Rats in each group were sacrificed at 12 hours after operation to measure the serum amylase (AMY), blood lipase (LIPA), serum creatinine (SCr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels and to observe the pathological changes of pancreatic tissues and kidney tissues. Ultrastructural change of renal cells was analyzed by transmission electron microscopy. Serum interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels were evaluated by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The activation of nuclear factor-κB p65 (NF-κB p65) was evaluated by immunohistochemistry assay. The protein expressions of GSK-3β, phospho-GSK-3β (Ser 9), tumor necrosis factor -α (TNF-α), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and interleukin-10 (IL-10) in the kidney were determined by Western Blot. Results Compared with the Sham group, the serum and inflammatory factors levels of the ANP model group were significantly increased, the pathological damage of the pancreas and kidney tissues were severe, the histopathological score was significantly increased, the expression of NF-κB p65 was enhanced in the nucleus of the kidney tissue, and the expressions of GSK-3β, TNF-α, ICAM-1 and iNOS were significantly enhanced, and the expressions of p-GSK-3β(Ser 9) and IL-10 were significantly attenuated. Compared with the ANP model group, TDZD-8 pretreatment significantly reduced serum and inflammatory factor levels in the ANP model group [AMY (kU/L): 5.60±0.30 vs. 10.07±0.34, LIPA (U/L): 1 111.0±110.8 vs. 2 375.0±51.1, SCr (μmol/L): 47.38±1.48 vs. 72.50±2.43, BUN (mmol/L): 17.6±1.0 vs. 26.0±1.0, IL-1β (ng/L):195.90±5.50 vs. 332.40±38.29, IL-6 (ng/L): 246.10±26.74 vs. 385.30±32.19, all P < 0.01]; pathological damage of pancreas and kidney tissue (histopathological score: 7.1±0.4 vs. 12.1±0.3, 301.2±7.5 vs. 433.5±13.8, both P < 0.01) and ultrastructural damage of renal cells were alleviated; the expression of NF-κB p65 in the nucleus was significantly decreased; the expression of p-GSK-3β(Ser 9) was significantly increased, and blocking GSK-3β activity could inhibit the expressions of TNF-α, ICAM-1, iNOS and increase the expression of IL-10, while the expression of GSK-3β in renal tissues was not statistically significant. There were no significant differences between the TDZD-8 control group and the Sham group. Conclusions Blockade of GSK-3βactivity by TDZD-8 exerts the protective effect against kidney injury by inhibiting the inflammation signaling pathway in ANP. It can alleviate histopathological and ultrastructural changes in kidney injury, which protection mechanism is mediated by NF-κB and its related inflammatory mediators.
4.Practice and discussion on optimizing expenditure management of scientific research in hospital
Xiaoyun WANG ; Jingzhou CHEN ; Dan LI ; Fangchao LIU ; Yeding CAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2020;33(6):452-455
Objective:Combined with the hospital's optimization of expenditure management measures, this paper discusses how to enable scientific research personnel with appropriate discretion right to use scientific research funds and further improve the efficiency of the use of scientific research funds under the background of the reform of Release, manage and service.Methods:Through the implementation of information management system, policy revision, reconstruction of the approval process of expenditure, integration of multi department management resources and other ways, the efficiency of expenditure has been improved.Results:After optimizing the management of expenditure, the management efficiency and the efficiency of scientific research personnel is improved, the burden of scientific research personnel is reduced, and the expected effect of expenditure management is achieved.Conclusions:The optimization of expenditure management can improve the efficiency of expenditure to some extent, but more reform is still needed to promote the development of scientific research.
5.Value of endoscopic ultrasound elastography versus contrast-enhanced computed tomography in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Zhiyang HUANG ; Huang SHU ; Da PAN ; Fangchao ZHU ; Quelu CHEN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2023;30(5):663-667
Objective:To investigate the clinical value of endoscopic ultrasound elastography versus contrast-enhanced computed tomography in the risk stratification of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). Methods:Clinical and imaging data were obtained from 77 patients who were confirmed to have GISTs and underwent endoscopic or surgical treatment at Wenzhou Central Hospital between May 2019 and April 2021. Endoscopic ultrasound elastography based on a five-point scoring system and hypotonic gastrointestinal contrast-enhanced computed tomography were performed for preoperative risk stratification of GISTs. The two techniques were compared in terms of the accuracy of preoperative risk stratification of GISTs. The imaging features of the two techniques were summarized.Results:According to the postoperative pathological results, 13 patients were at high risk, 13 patients were at medium risk, 35 patients were at low risk, and 16 patients were at extremely low risk. These patients were divided into two groups according to postoperative pathological results: a low-risk group (low risk + extremely low risk) and a medium- and high-risk group (high + medium risk). In the low-risk group ( n = 51), 42 patients were identified by endoscopic ultrasound elastography to have low-risk GISTs and were recommended to receive endoscopic treatment, while the rest 9 patients were identified to have medium-risk GISTs. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography findings revealed that 30 patients had low-risk GISTs and were recommended to receive endoscopic treatment, and 21 patients had medium-risk GISTs. In the medium- and high-risk group ( n = 26), 4 patients were identified by endoscopic ultrasound elastography to have low-risk GISTs, and 22 patients had medium- or high-risk GISTs. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography findings revealed that 9 patients were identified to have low-risk GISTs, and 17 patients had medium- or high-risk GISTs. Endoscopic ultrasound elastography yielded an overall diagnostic accuracy of 83.11% (64/77), while contrast-enhanced computed tomography had an overall diagnostic accuracy of 61.04% (47/77). Endoscopic ultrasound elastography outperformed contrast-enhanced computed tomography in accurate risk stratification of GISTs ( χ2 = 4.66, P < 0.05). In terms of predicting high-risk GISTs, endoscopic ultrasound elastography had a sensitivity of 84.62% and a specificity of 82.35%, both were higher than those of contrast-enhanced computed tomography (sensitivity: 65.38%; specificity: 58.82%), but the differences in sensitivity and specificity between the two techniques were not significant (sensitivity: Fisher's exact test P = 0.590, specificity: χ2 = 0.93, P > 0.05). Conclusion:Endoscopic ultrasound elastography appears to have a better overall diagnostic accuracy in the risk stratification of GISTs compared with contrast-enhanced computed tomography. The combined use of these two techniques may offer a better comprehensive understanding of the perilesional structure and organ involvements and distant metastasis than a single technique, thereby providing a reliable reference for the choice of treatment for GISTs.
6.Anxiety effect evaluation of relaxing music applied in complex wisdom teeth extraction
Weijiang YANG ; Xiaodou CHEN ; Fangchao RUAN ; Zhangyi XIANG ; Lingping WANG ; Wenmin WANG ; Gengsheng SHI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2014;20(16):1945-1948
Objective To evaluate the curative effect of relaxing music applied in complex wisdom teeth extraction.Methods A total of 200 patients with complex wisdom teeth were selected and divided into A,B groups,relaxing music was applied in group A 30 minutes before and during teeth extraction,while group B underwent teeth extraction directly.Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were selected as the measuring tools of anxiety and pain intensity.Parameters including blood pressure (BP),heart rate (HR) and respiratory rate (RR) were measured before relaxing music application and after.Results After informed their disease condition,the score of BAI of group A and B was (52.18 ± 10.75),(52.41 ± 14.08),respectively,and no significant difference was found (t =0.13,P > 0.05).While 30 minutes after they listened to relaxing music,the score of BAI of group A and B was (38.24 ±6.59) and (54.12 ±9.95),and group A was better than group B,and the difference was statistically significant (t =13.31,P < 0.05).After the operation,the score of VAS in group A was significantly better than that in group B [(1.96 ± 0.84) vs (3.42 ±0.91) ;t=11.79,P<0.05)].Conclusions Relaxing music could effectively relieve the anxiety and uncomfortable from complex wisdom teeth extraction.
7.Changes on Stroke Burden Attributable to Ambient Fine Particulate Matter in China
Wang JINGYU ; Wang YAN ; Liang XIAOHUA ; Huang KEYONG ; Liu FANGCHAO ; Chen SHUFENG ; Lu XIANGFENG ; Li JIANXIN
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2024;37(8):823-833
Objective In recent decades,China has implemented a series of policies to address air pollution.We aimed to assess the health effects of these policies on stroke burden attributable to ambient fine particulate matter(PM2.5). Methods Joinpoint regression was applied to explore the temporal tendency of stroke burden based on data from the Global Burden of Disease 2019 study. Results The age-standardized rates of disability-adjusted life year(DALY)for stroke attributable to ambient PM2.5 in China,increased dramatically during 1990-2012,subsequently decreased at an annual percentage change(APC)of-1.98[95%confidence interval(CI):-2.26,-1.71]during 2012-2019.For ischemic stroke(IS),the age-standardized DALY rates doubled from 1990 to 2014,and decreased at an APC of-0.83(95%CI:-1.33,-0.33)during 2014-2019.Intracerebral hemorrhage(ICH)showed a substantial increase in age-standardized DALY rates from 1990 to 2003,followed by declining trends,with APCs of-1.46(95%CI:-2.74,-0.16)during 2003-2007 and-3.33(95%CI:-3.61,-3.06)during 2011-2019,respectively.Conversely,the age-standardized DALY rates for subarachnoid hemorrhage(SAH)generally declined during 1990-2019. Conclusion Our results clarified the dynamic changes of the ambient PM2.5-attributable stroke burden in China during 1990-2019,highlighting the health effects of air quality improvement policies.
8.Prevalence and progression of subclinical atherosclerosis in populations with different cardiovascular disease risks in China
Shiyu ZHOU ; Fangchao LIU ; Shufeng CHEN ; Jianxin LI ; Jie CAO ; Keyong HUANG ; Ying LI ; Jianfeng HUANG ; Bin LYU ; Xiangfeng LU ; Dongfeng GU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(11):1566-1572
Objective:To compare the prevalence and progression of subclinical atherosclerosis (SA) in populations with different cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks in China, and clarify the relationship between CVD risk stratification and SA.Methods:All participants were from Beijing Community-Based Cohort of Atherosclerosis. A total of 1 462 participants underwent carotid ultrasound and coronary computed tomography scan during 2008-2009 and 2013-2014. After excluding 191 participants with history of CVD and incomplete baseline data, 1 271 participants were included in final analysis. The 10-year CVD risk for participants were calculated based on the Prediction for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk in China (China-PAR) equation, and risk stratification was performed. The prevalence and progression of SA was determined by carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT), carotid plaque score and coronary artery calcification (CAC) score.Results:In the participants included in this study, 536 (42.2%), 418 (32.9%) and 317 (24.9%) were classified to have low, intermediate and high 10-year risk, respectively. With the rising level of 10-year risk, the proportion of patients with SA and SA progression increased. In low, intermediate and high CVD risk groups, the proportions of participants with CAC were 16.4%, 36.4% and 52.0% (trend P<0.001); and 15.4%, 36.4% and 53.6% had progression of CAC during follow-up, respectively (trend P<0.001); compared with low-risk group, RRs for CAC progression of intermediate and high-risk groups were 2.316 (95% CI: 1.714-3.129) and 3.322 (95% CI: 2.472-4.463), respectively (trend P<0.001). The trend of relationship between CVD risk stratification and cIMT and carotid plaque progression were consistent with CAC. Conclusions:This current study shows CVD risk stratification is closely related to the prevalence and progression of atherosclerosis in Chinese population. However, many people with low CVD risk have atherosclerotic change in their carotid and coronary artery.
9.Association Between Cumulative Fasting Blood Glucose and Coronary Artery Calcification
Chenyang LI ; Fangchao LIU ; Shufeng CHEN ; Jianxin LI ; Jie CAO ; Keyong HUANG ; Liancheng ZHAO ; Ying LI ; Jianfeng HUANG ; Bin LYU ; Xiangfeng LU ; Dongfeng GU
Chinese Circulation Journal 2024;39(5):444-450
Objectives:This study aims to investigate the association between cumulative fasting blood glucose(FBG)and presence of coronary artery calcification(CAC). Methods:A total of 1 113 participants were recruited from the Beijing Community-based Cohort of Atherosclerosis.Anthropometric measurements and laboratory examinations including FBG were performed in 1998,2008-2009 and 2013-2014 respectively,and coronary CT scan was performed in 2013-2014.Participants were classified into 4 groups according to the level of cumulative FBG(10-year weighted cumulative value of at least 2 FBGs):<50.0 mmol/L group(n=495),50.0-55.9 mmol/L group(n=345),56.0-69.9 mmol/L group(n=176),and≥70.0 mmol/L group(n=97).CAC score>0 was defined as presence of CAC.Multivariable logistic regression model was applied to analyze the impact of cumulative FBG exposure on the risk of CAC,and subgroup analyses were conducted according to factors such as sex and age. Results:The mean age of enrolled participants was(59.7±6.4)years,523(47.0%)were male and 478(42.9%)had CAC.The proportion of subjects with CAC increased with the increment of cumulative FBG.Compared with the<50.0 mmol/L group,the multivariable-adjusted OR(95%CI)for CAC in the 50.0-55.9 mmol/L group,56.0-69.9 mmol/L group,and≥70.0 mmol/L group were 1.43(1.04-1.98),1.92(1.24-2.99)and 2.79(1.35-5.77),respectively(Ptrend<0.05).The risk for CAC increased by 34%per 10 mmol/L increase in cumulative FBG,with OR(95%CI)of 1.34(1.12-1.59).There was no statistically significant difference in the risk of CAC presence for each 10 mmol/L increase in cumulative FBG level between the subgroups(all P≥0.05). Conclusions:Elevated cumulative FBG is a risk factor for the prevalence of CAC,indicating the importance of maintaining healthy FBG in preventing the occurrence of CAC.
10.Identification of Chemical Components in Actinidia chinensis Root by UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS
Fangchao CHEN ; Shouhong GAO ; Zhipeng WANG ; Hong YANG ; Qingsheng SHUN ; Xinhua SONG ; Yixin XU
China Pharmacy 2020;31(14):1725-1731
OBJECTIVE:To identi fy chemical components of Actinidia chinensis root rapidly ,and to provide reference for further material basis and quality control study of the crude medicine. METHODS :UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS technique was used to detect chemical components of A. chinensis root. The separation was performed on Waters XSelect HSS T 3 column with mobile phase consisted of 0.1% formic acid acetonitrile solution- 0.1% formic acid water solution (gradient elution )at the flow rate of 0.3 mL/min. The column temperature was set at 40 ℃,and sample size was 3 μL. Electrospray ion source was adopted,the data was collected under negative ion mode ;the scanning range was m/z 50-1 500;the drying gas temperature was 350 ℃,the atomizing air pressure was 45 psi,the capillary voltage was 3 500 V,and sheath gas temperature was 350 ℃. According to the information of excimer ion and secondary fragment ion ,the chemical components were identified by combining with the relevant literature ,the retention time of the reference substance and the law of mass spectrometry cracking. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS :Totally 58 chemical components was identified ,which included 16 pentacyclic triterpenes (such as hydroxyasiatic acid ,asiatic acid ,maslinic acid,corosolic acid ,oleanic acid ,ursolic acid ,etc.),12 flavonoids(such as rutin ,quercitrin,cynaroside,astragalin,etc.),17 organic acids (such as cryptochlorogenic acid ,chlorogenic acid ,isochlorogenic acid A ,isochlorogenicacid C ,etc.). There were 9 components(such as procydanidin B 1,B2 and luteolin ,etc.)identified for the first time in A. chinensis root. UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/ MS technique can be used for the rapid identification of chemical components in A. chinensis root.