1.Effect of ferric ammonium citrate on ROS-induced HCV IRES translation
Qiong FENG ; Qiang WANG ; Yunxiang SHI ; Jiping ZHOU ; Xu FANG ; Dongwei PANG ; Yiping LIU
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2017;37(1):1-7
Objective To identify the activity of HCV IRES translation differences and identify the relationship between HCV IRES translation activity and ROS in different concentrations of ferric ammonium citrate ( FAC) in-duction.Methods 1 ) Expression plasmid pCI-Rluc-HCV IRES-Fluc was confirmed by endonuclease digestion as well as luciferase transient expression in Huh-7 cell;2) Controlled by dual-luciferase reporter assay, the differ-ent translation activity of HCV internal ribosomal entry site ( IRES ) was examined in a concentration of 50 μmol/L and 300μmol/L of FAC induction;ROS fluorescent staining method was used to detect the activity of ROS in Huh-7 cells, Western blot method was used to detect the protein expression changes of Nrf2 in Huh-7 cells;3) On the basis of the above experiments, 100 μmol/L DPI was added in 300 μmol/L FAC experimental group, to analyse the changes of HCV replication and ROS production after joining DPI.Results The generation of ROS and the activity of luciferase in the model group were significantly higher than that in the control group ( P<0.05 ) .FAC can enhance the expression of HCV IRES and increase the production of ROS , then causing Nrf2 expression in Huh-7 cell.However,after adding ROS inhibitor DPI, the above functions in Huh-7 cell were weakened.Conclusions The increase of HCV IRES expression induced by FAC is related to excessive ROS pro-duction induced by FAC in Huh-7 cells.
2.Study on long-term toxicity of combination therapy with rhSCF and rhG-CSF in monkeys
Yaoxian XUAN ; Guocan CHEN ; Yunxiang CHEN ; Pansheng XU ; Gongzhong YANG ; Ying CHEN ; Hao CHEN ; Qijiong LU ; Feng LI ; Mingyou CHEN ; Pengyi LUO ; Zhongrong LIU ; Ruozhuo WANG ; Bochu QIAN ;
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2003;0(10):-
3.Portable and automated analyzer for rapid and high precision in vitro dissolution of drugs
Chi ZHONGMEI ; Zhao SIQI ; Cui XIUJUN ; Feng YUNXIANG ; Yang LI
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2021;11(4):490-498
We developed a novel portable and automated dissolution test analyzer for rapid and high precision in vitro dissolution testing of drugs.The analyzer consists of a flow-through-cell drug dissolution system,an automated sequential sampling system,a high-speed capillary electrophoresis (HSCE) system,and a data acquisition system.Combining the high-temporal resolution flow-gating sampling approach with HSCE,which has outstanding advantages of efficient separation and resolution,the analyzer can achieve rapid analysis and exhibits the ability in miniaturization for on-site assessment of different active pharmaceutical ingredients.To integrate the flow-through-cell dissolution system with HSCE,a specially designed flow-gating-injection (FGI) interface was employed.The performance of the analyzer was investigated by analyzing the dissolution of immediate-release drugs including single dose (amoxicillin dispersible tablets) and fixed dose combination (amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium) drug tablets with the high-temporal resolutions of 12 s and 20 s,respectively.The dissolution profiles of different active pharmaceutical ingredients could be simultaneously and automatically monitored with high repeatability and accuracy.The analyzer was successfully utilized for the pharmaceutical quality control and bio-relevant dissolution testing,as well as in vivo-in vitro correlation analysis.Our portable analyzer is miniaturized,convenient and of low-cost,and will provide a valuable tool for dissolution testing in pharmaceutical research and development.
4.Change and significance of coagulation function and von Willebrand factor antigen level in HELLP syndrome
Xiangnan CHU ; Wei WANG ; Heping ZHANG ; Qingguo FENG ; Yunxiang PENG
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2020;32(9):1121-1124
Objective:To investigate the changes and clinical significance of blood coagulation function and von Willebrand factor antigen (vWF:Ag) in patients with HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver function, low platelet count).Methods:The clotting data of patients with severe preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome (observation group) admitted to the department of critical care medicine of the Fifth Center Hospital in Tianjin from May 2015 to December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed, and normal late pregnancy women with the same period were enrolled as the control group. The coagulation indexes such as prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thrombin time (APTT), antithrombin (AT), fibrinogen (Fib), D-dimer and plasma vWF:Ag level were compared between the two groups, and among patients with HELLP syndrome with different disease degree.Results:① Sixty-five patients with HELLP syndrome and 65 normal pregnant women with third trimester were included. Both groups were women of childbearing age, and there were no significant difference in the baseline data. ② The levels of Fib, D-dimer in both groups increased, but they were significantly higher in the observation group than those in the control group [Fib (g/L): 4.94 (4.76, 5.85) vs. 3.58 (2.97, 4.14), D-dimer (mg/L): 3.34 (2.55, 4.32) vs. 1.72 (1.29, 2.08), both P < 0.05], the AT was obviously reduced [62.00 (49.00, 73.00)% vs. 97.50 (90.75, 107.00)%, P < 0.01], and both PT and APTT were in the normal reference range in the two groups. In addition, the plasma vWF:Ag level in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group [516.50 (467.20, 563.00)% vs. 246.45 (189.95, 274.10)%, P < 0.01]. ③ According to thrombocytopenia, among the 65 patients with HELLP syndrome, 26 cases were mild [platelet count (PLT) > 100×10 9/L], 22 cases were moderate [PLT (50-100)×10 9/L], and 17 cases were severe (PLT < 50×10 9/L). With the aggravation of the disease, the D-dimer, Fib, vWF:Ag levels in the mild, moderate, severe patients significantly increased, while the AT level significantly decreased, and there was statistically significant difference between the two groups [D-dimer (mg/L): 2.63 (2.60, 2.73), 3.15 (2.55, 3.73), 3.84 (3.52, 4.23); Fib (g/L): 4.23 (4.06, 4.47), 4.72 (4.34, 5.04), 5.43 (5.14, 5.76); vWF:Ag: 465.20 (437.20, 495.40)%, 500.10 (472.40, 534.50)%, 543.50 (521.30, 563.00)%; AT: 67.50 (61.60, 78.00)%, 63.70 (53.30, 70.40)%, 54.40 (44.00, 61.20)%; all P < 0.05]. Conclusion:Patients with HELLP syndrome may show hypercoagulability and excessive expression of peripheral blood vWF:Ag level, which can induce platelet aggregation, leading to thrombocytopenia and thrombotic microangiopathy, and the clinicians should pay attention to that.
5.Effective of repeated peripheral magnetic stimulation treatment over patients with lumbar disc herniation was observed based on neuroelectrophysiological examination
Jia YUAN ; Wenfeng FENG ; Yunxiang DOU ; Xuanjun CHEN ; Zhihong ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(12):1665-1670
Objective To explore the efficacy of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation(rPMS)in patients with lumbar disc herniation(LDH).Methods From March 2023 to March 2024,60 LDH patients were recruited in the inpatient or outpatient department of the rehabilitation department of a tertiary hospital.All patients were randomly assigned to the rPMS group or the conventional group,30 cases in each group.Both groups received routine physical therapy,and the rPMS group was treated with rPMS on this basis.VAS,JOA,and neurophysiological tests were performed before intervention and 2 weeks after intervention.Results The VAS and JOA scores of the two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment(P<0.05).Compared with the conventional group,the VAS and JOA scores of the rPMS group were significantly lower(P<0.05).Compared before and after treat-ment,the neuroelectrophysiological examination of the rPMS group was significantly improved(P<0.05).After 2 weeks of treatment,the tibial nerve motor conduction velocity,H reflex latency and IP peak in the conventional group were significantly faster than those before treatment(P<0.05).After 2 weeks of treatment,compared with the conventional group,there were significant differences in tibial nerve motor conduction velocity,peroneal nerve motor conduction velocity,superficial peroneal nerve sensory conduction velocity,sural nerve sensory conduction velocity,H reflex latency and IP peak(P<0.05).Conclusion rPMS can significantly improve and restore pain and nerve injury in patients with LDH.rPMS can be used as an effective adjuvant therapy.
6.Meta-analysis of Efficacy and Safety of TCM Compound Preparation for Tonifying Kidney and Activating Blood Circulation in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Siyi ZHAO ; Fan HUANG ; Zitong FENG ; Wanyi FANG ; Weipeng SUN ; Guizhen CHEN ; Yunxiang XU
China Pharmacy 2019;30(8):1105-1111
OBJECTIVE: To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of TCM compound preparation for tonifying kidney and activating blood circulation, and to provide evidence-based reference for rational drug use in the clinic. METHODS: By retrieving Cochrane library, PubMed, Embase, CBM, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang database, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about TCM compound preparation for tonifying kidney and activating blood circulation (trial group) versus calcium or non-calcium agents (control group) in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis were included. After literature screening, data extraction and quality evaluation with bias risk evaluation tool and Jadad scale of Cochrane system evaluator manual 5.1.0, Meta-analysis was conducted by using Stata 12.0 software, and trial sequential analysis (TSA) was conducted by using TSA 0.9 software. RESULTS: Totally 18 RCTs were included, involving 1 408 patients. The results of Meta-analysis showed that total response rate [RR=1.35,95%CI(1.17,1.54),P<0.000 1] and bone density[SMD=0.24,95%CI(0.16,0.32),P<0.000 1] of trial group were significantly higher than those of control group; blood calcium [SMD=-0.05,95%CI(-0.09,0.00), P=0.033] of trial group was significantly lower than that of control group. There was no statistical significance in the levels of urine creatinine [SMD=-1.60,95%CI(-5.94,2.74),P=0.470], urinary calcium/urine creatinine ratio [SMD=-0.05,95%CI(-0.14,0.04),P=0.295], urinary hydroxyproline/urine creatinine ratio [SMD=-0.16,95%CI(-1.04,0.72),P=0.726], ALT [SMD=0.51,95%CI(-3.26,4.28),P=0.790], AST [SMD=0.23,95%CI(-5.22,4.77),P=0.929], serum alkaline phosphatase [SMD=-0.22,95%CI(-0.68,0.25),P=0.361], serum phosphate [SMD=-0.02,95%CI(-0.11,0.07),P=0.639], urea nitrogen [SMD=-0.19,95%CI(-0.70,0.31),P=0.453], estradiol [SMD=0.62,95%CI(-0.28,1.52),P=0.177], IL-6 [SMD=-1.78,95%CI(-4.86,1.30),P=0.258] or VAS [SMD=0.55,95%CI(-1.03,2.13),P=0.496] between 2 groups. No server ADR was found in 2 groups. TSA showed that there were extract evidences for total response rate of TCM compound preparation in the treatment postmenopausal osteoporosis. CONCLUSIONS: TCM compound preparation for tonifying kidney and activating blood circulation shows significant therapeutic efficacy for postmenopausal osteoporosis, and can improve serum calcium and bone density with good safety.