1.Recent advances on p53 gene therapy.
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2006;35(1):48-50
2.The effect of interferon alfα-2b on the ultrastructure and Caspase-3 levels in villus in early pregnancy with bacterial vaginal disease
Yuan YUAN ; Yujiao ZHANG ; Xiaodong FU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2014;(10):1632-1634
Objective To investigate the effect of interferon alfα-2b on the ultrastructure and Caspase-3 levels in villus in early pregnancy with bacterial vaginal disease (BV). Method Early pregnant women were divided into two groups. The treated group included 25 early pregnant women with BV who chose to have an early termination and were treated with rhINFα-2b. The controling group included 30 early pregnant women without any genital tract infectious diseases. The caspase-3 levels in trophocytes were detected by immunochemistry and the ultrastructural changes were observed in villus by transmission electron microscopy. Result (1)There was no apparent difference of ultrastructural changes between the two groups. (2)There was no statistical significance of the levels of caspase-3 between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion The excessive apoptosis do not occur in the trophocytes when treated with INFα-2b.
3.Uric acid related gene and its genetic polymorphism function in diseases: a research progress
Yuan ZHANG ; Wenhui LIU ; Ruibin FU
Military Medical Sciences 2017;41(3):242-245
Genome-wide association study (GWAS) has been increasing rapidly worldwide in recent years, along with more attention to heredity and genetic polymorphism of diseases.The single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) is the most common genetic variant in the human genome, which can influence gene expression, transcription, translation and modification, and has become one of the important causes of disease susceptibility.Not only is uric acid related SNP susceptible to hyperuricemia and gout, but also plays an important role in the circulation, respiration, and nervous system diseases.Therefore, the present paper reviews the relationship between uric acid related SNP and clinical diseases in order to bring a new perspective on prevention and treatment.
4.Evaluation of red blood cell distribution width, mean platelet volume and cardiac troponin I for early diagnosis of acute coronary syndromes by using ROC curve
Shui FU ; Xianfu JIN ; Miaomiao ZHANG ; Yuan YUAN ; Bangyong CHU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2011;13(5):641-644
Objective To observe the changes of red blood cell distribution width, mean platelet volume and cardiac troponin I in patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes, and to evaluate the value for early diagnosis by using ROC curve. Methods 191 patients with ACS and 206 patients with the chest pain syndromes non-ACS were selected in this study. Electrocardiogram,blood routine,creatinine, LDL-C and cardiac troponin I were determined within six hours after hospitalized,meanwhile the feature of ROC curves was observed. Results There was no significant difference between ACS group and non-ACS group about red blood cell, hemoglobin, platelet,creatinine and LDL-C[(3.82±0.57)×1012/L,(101.3±3.3)g/L,195(98.6-334.8)×109/L,69(45-120)μmol/L,(2.95±0.85)mg/dl vs (3.89±0.50)×1012/L,(103.5±3.7)g/L,201(135.2-346.9)×109/L,71(49-100)μmol/L,(2.82±0.75)mg/dL] (P> 0. 05). Red blood cell distribution width, mean platelet volume and the cardiac troponin I in ACS group[13.70(12.00-15.20)%,9.4(7.42-12.31)fL,(5.63±1.39)μg/L] were significantly higher than that of non-ACS group[12.60(11.20-13.83)%,8.2(6.24-10.97)fL,(0.04.±0.01)μg/L] (P<0.01) .The area under ROC curves of red blood cell distribution width,mean platelet volume and cardiac troponin I were 73.5%, 78.8%, 98.1% respectively, while the best cut-off value was 13.15%, 12.45 fL, 0.06 μg/L respectively. Conclusions The combination using of red blood cell distribution width andmean platelet volume and cardiac troponin I and other conventional cardiac markers might be served as early diagnosis marker for the ACS patients admitted to emergency departments.
5.Long-term effect of intensive glucose control on diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetes patients
Guifeng XUE ; Hanjing FU ; Haiying ZHOU ; Shuping ZHANG ; Shenyuan YUAN
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2013;12(12):960-964
Objective To observe the effect of long-term intensive glucose control therapy on diabetic retinopathy in outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Methods Forty-nine patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were randomly assigned to participate in the trial from 2002 to 2007,receiving either intensive (24 cases) or standard glucose control (25 cases).The patients were examined by the same ophthalmologists to identify any new diabetic retinopathy (DR).After 5 years of intensive glucose control,all of the patients were asked to attend our clinic every 6 months,but no attempts were made to maintain their previously assigned therapies.Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1 c) was measured regularly.In November of 2009,a retinal examination was carried out by the same ophthalmologist who worked in the trial.The visual acuity,lens,vitreous body and fundus were examined after pupil dilation to identify diabetic retinopathy (DR).Fundus fluorescein angiography and retinal laser photocoagulation were carried out when necessary.Results In the second year after enrollment in the trail,the median HbA1c level of the intensive-therapy group was significantly lower than that of the standard-therapy group [(6.3 ± 0.6) % vs.(7.2 ± 1.2) %,t =2.09,P < 0.05],and was maintained in a controlled level throughout the following 4 years.During the post-trial monitoring,no new case of of macula edema or diabetic associated blindness occurred in either intensive or standard-therapy group,the whole occurrence of micro-aneurysms,fundus hemorrhage,as well as those who needed retinal laser photocoagnlation and lowering in visual acuity in intensive-therapy group was lower than that in the standard-therapy group (3 vs.14,1 vs.7,2 vs.4,3 vs.11,respectively ;9 vs.36,totally,x2 =4.719,P < 0.05).During the first post-trial monitoring,there was no difference in median HbAlc level between intensive-therapy group and standard-therapy group [(7.2 ± 1.1) % vs.(7.3 ± 1.3) %,t =0.25,P =0.806],which was sustained in the following years.In the trail,no new case of fundus hemorrhage or diabetic associated blindness occurred in intensive-therapy group during the five-year period of therapy.Number of new episodes of micro-aneurysm,macula edema were less in intensive-therapy group than that in standard-therapy group,number of new episodes of lowering in visual acuity,and those who needed retinal laser photocoagnlation,were significantly less in intensive-therapy group than that in standardtherapy group(15 vs.25,4 vs.23,Z =-4.459,P < 0.05) during five-year follow-up.Conclusions The benefit of reduced incidence of diabetic retinopathy in intensive glucose can be maintained because of the legacy effect.
6.The relationship between symptoms and signs of temporomandibular disorders and the patients' quality of life.
Hui-min CHEN ; Kai-yuan FU ; Zhen-kang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2007;42(3):173-175
OBJECTIVETo analyze the relationship between symptoms and signs of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and the patients' quality of life (QOL).
METHODSA total of 492 TMD patients were included in this study. The clinical examination results were recorded using Fricton index of temporomandibular joint function. "Visual analog scale (VAS) evaluation of QOL disturbance" was designed to quantitate patients' QOL, to evaluate the degree that the patients QOL was affected.
RESULTSChewing, daily life and emotion among all 8 items of QOL were frequently affected by TMD, and joint clicking had the least influence on QOL. Intermittent closed lock had more severe interference with QOL than joint clicking only. Severe and moderate pain or limited mouth opening affected the QOL more severely than mild pain or mild limited mouth opening. The simple linear relationship between Fricton index and patients' QOL was poor (r < 0.4).
CONCLUSIONSPain is the most frequently seen symptom in TMD. TMD could affect patients' QOL, including both physical and social-psychological functions. The results suggest that the patients' QOL as well as TMD symptoms and signs should be considered in the management of TMD.
Adult ; Facial Pain ; etiology ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Quality of Life ; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders ; complications
7.Quality Evaluation and Transdermal Study of Matrine Microemulsion-based Hydrogel
Chao YUAN ; Longhua CHEN ; Zheng FU ; Hong WEI ; Zhen ZHANG
China Pharmacist 2017;20(6):1001-1004
Objective: To study the quality and transdermal properties of matrine microemulsion-based hydrogel (MBH) to provide basis for the development of the preparation.Methods: The stability of MBH was observed at 4 ℃ for 3 months and the changes of particle appearance, viscosity, pH and matrine content were observed.The transdermal permeation of MBH was investigated by a dual chamber permeation and diffusion device with excised mouse skin as the barrier.Taking rabbits as the experimental subjects, the irritation of MBH to the normal skin and damaged skin was investigated.Results: The appearance, viscosity, pH and matrine content of MBH at 4 ℃ in 3 months did not change significantly.In vitro transdermal test showed that MBH had a good penetration rate on mouse skin, and no skin irritation occurred after single or multiple administrations.Conclusion: MBH has good stability and high rate of transdermal penetration without skin irritation, which is a promising drug delivery system of matrine with good application prospects.
8.Drug Susceptibility and Resistant Mechanisms of 3170 Strains of Clinical Isolates
Xiaobing ZHANG ; Yali GONG ; Zhiyong LIU ; Hongying YUAN ; Weiling FU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(03):-
OBJECTIVE To investigate the drug susceptibility of clinical isolates in local region for using antibiotic reasonably. METHODS Totally 3 170 strains of clinical isolates were identified by API and Microscan and tested for drug resistance against antimicrobial agents by K-B method. WHONET5.4 was applied for analysis. RESULTS The commonly encountered bacteria were Pseudomonas aeruginosa (24.3%), Acinetobacter baumannii (10.9%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (10.4%), Escherichia coli (8.9%), and Staphylococcus aureus (SA,8.0%). In Gram-negative isolates, the resistance rate to meropenem was 19.7%, and to piperacillin-tazobactam was 26.5%. The incidences of E.coli and K. pneumoniae isolates producing extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) were 49.1% and 33.5%, respectively. In Gram-positive isolates, the susceptibility rate to vancomycin and teicoplanin both was 100.0%. The oxacillin resistant rates of SA and coagulase negative Staphylococcus (CNS) were 54.2.0% and 82.3%. CONCLUSIONS The production ratio of ESBLs and oxacillin resistance of bacteria in local region are high. It is important to promote the rational use of antimicrobial agents and take effective contaminant methods to reduce resistant rates of bacteria and dissemination of multi-resistant bacteria.
9.Quantitative detection of the expression level of transform-ing growth factor-β and its receptors in pterygium with RT- PCR
Ming, ZHONG ; Wei, SHEN ; Qing, FU ; Yuan, ZHANG
International Eye Science 2009;09(4):619-622
AIM: To quantitatively investigate transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β) and its receptors in normal bulbar conjunctival tissues and pterygium tissues. METHODS: Thirty cases of pterygium patients were randomly selected to undergo surgical resection of pterygium lesion, and the normal margin of bulbar con-junctival tissues were collected as control. Gene expres-sion was detected quantitatively by the method of quantitative real-time PCR (QRT-PCR) analysis. RESULTS: The expression level of TGF-β1 and TGF-β2 was 4.26×10-7±1.45×10-7 and 1.08×10-10±0.68×10-10 in normal bulbar conjunctival tissues, while 10.67×10-7±7.47×10-7 and 8.23×10-11±6.63×10-11 in pterygium tissues. The expression level of TGF-βRⅠand TGF-βRⅡwas 0.003015±0.0036 and 5.33×10-5±5.05×10-5in normal bulbar conjunctival tissues, while 0.000379±0.000281 and 1.002×10-5±9.04×10-6 in pterygium tissues. The expression level of TGF-β1 and TGF-β2 in pterygium was elevated (P<0.01). TGF-β1 expression level in pterygium increase 2.9±2.8 times than in normal conjunctiva. TGF-β2 expression level in pterygium increase 7.5±1.4 times than in normal conjunctiva. The expression level of TGF-βRⅠin pterygium was significantly lower (P<0.05). The expression level of TGF-βRII in pterygium was significantly lower (P<0.01). CONCLUSION: QRT-PCR is an effective method to quantitatively detect gene expression in eye. The upregulation of TGF-β1 and TGF-β2 and downregulation of their receptors expression may play an important role in the pathogenesis of pterygium, which is noteworthy further investigation in diagnosis and treatment of pterygium.real-time PCR; gene expression
10.Pharmacokinetics of dimemorfan phosphate foIIowing singIe and muItipIe-dose oraI administration in heaIthy Chinese voIunteers
Xiaxia YU ; Jinfeng FU ; Hui ZHAO ; Yuan TIAN ; Zunjian ZHANG
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2016;(1):73-78
An LC-MS/MS method was developed to investigate the pharmacokinetic parameters in healthy Chi-nese volunteers following single and multiple oral administration of dimemorfan phosphate. In the Single-dose study,two-period and crossover study was conducted in 12 healthy volunteers,which were administered with single-dose of 10 mg or 40 mg of dimemorfan phosphate. And another 12 volunteers were administered with 20 mg. The values of AUC0-48 h,t1/2,and cmax were (11. 81 ±14. 46),(52. 60 ±96. 01 )and (34. 70 ±29. 59)ng. h/mL,(12. 11 ±2. 54),(12. 16 ±2. 01)and (12. 77 ±1. 27)h,and (0. 9653 ±0. 8178),(3. 150 ±3. 451)and (2. 167 ±1. 650)ng/mL for 10 mg,40 mg and 20 mg oral administration. The same 12 healthy volunteers as the group of single-dose of 20mg were participated in multiple-dose study,which were administered dimemorfan phos-phate 20 mg,three-time a day until the day-8,showed AUC0-48 h,t1/2,and cmax were (115. 9 ±135. 2)ng.h/mL, (11. 22 ±1. 61)h,and (7. 418 ±7. 010)ng/mL. The accumulation parameter Rcmax and RAUC was (3. 14 ±1. 34) and (3. 38 ±1. 22),respectively. Dose proportional of cmax and AUC was not concluded ranging from 10 mg to 40 mg after confidence interval criteria method. An accumulation was occurred after multiple -dose administra-tion with the consequence. And the results demonstrated significant individual difference.