1.Observation on Therapeutic Effects of Sanjiexiaopi Decoction Treating Hyperplasia of Mammary Gland during Premenstrual Phase
Xueyun LI ; Zhenqiang WANG ; Hua QIN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2009;31(4):307-308
Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of periodical treatment of Sanjiexiaopi decoction on hyperplasia of mammary gland during premenstrual phase. Methods 110 cases were randomly recruited into a treatment group and a control group with 55 case in each group. The treatment group was given Sanjiexiaopi decoction 7 days before menstruation, and the control group was given Rupixiao tablet. Both groups received no treatment during menstruation and were treated for three months. Patients in both groups underwent molybdenum target X-ray photographs and infrascan before and after the treatment. Therapeutic effects of the two groups.were compared. Results The total effective rate was 96.4% and 81.8% in the treatment group and the control group respectively. The patients in treatment group showed obvious improvent than the control group in terms of X-ray photographs and infrascan, having statistical significance (P<0.05) . Conclusion Sanjiexiaopi decoction has obvious effects on hyperplasia of mammary gland during premenstrual phase.
2.Mental health service status in Chengdu Communities
Hui LI ; Hua REN ; Xiaorong QIN
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2015;14(8):636-639
A questionnaire survey was conducted among 319 mental health workers from 319 grassroots health institutions of 21 districts (cities,counties) in Chengdu in March 2013.The items of survey included general information of participants,subjective perceptions and status of community mental health services.Total 252 effective questionnaires were received,the average age of participants was (33.12 ± 9.39) years (19-61);59.5% had clinical medicine and 16.3% had public health background;most of them had educational levels of three-year college or below (84.9%);the average duration of working experience was 18 months;86.5% was part-time;most of participants (87.4%) thought that the mental health service was a hard job and only 25.3% expressed satisfaction with the work.Only 16.3% of community health service centers had rehabilitation facilities for mental illness patients.Public health education was carried out for average (2.21 ± 1.62) times/year,the education for mental patients and family members was (1.62 ± 1.83) times/year.Between areas with sufficient detection rate of mental illness and those with insufficient detection rate,there was significant difference in training frequency of mental workers (P =0.012),there were no significant differences in having formal employment of mental workers (P =0.064),professional guidance,co-working with police officers,co-working with Disabled Persons' Federation,and the duration of working experience (all P > 0.05).The results suggest that the capacity of mental health service in community levels is relatively weak in Chengdu,and the personnel training,public education and rehabilitation work of mental health need to be strengthened.
3.Effects of Prinsepia utilis Royle oil on the synthesis of ceramide and expression of ceramidase
Ying TU ; Hua GU ; Na LI ; Qin PANG ; Li HE
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2012;45(10):718-722
Objective To evaluate the effects of Prinsepia utilis Royle oil (PURO) on the synthesis of ceramide and expression of acid ceramidase N-acylsphingosine amidohydrolase 1 (ASH1),and to explore the mechanisms underlying its moisturizing and skin barrier-repairing effects.Methods Keratinocytes from human foreskin tissue were classified into 2 groups to be cultured in keratinocyte-serum free medium (K-SFM) with or without the presence of PURO.Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to measure the level of ceramide in the culture supernatant of keratinocytes at 0,3,8,24 and 48 hours.The back of nude mice was divided into 4 areas,i.e.,test area,matrix area,blank control area and negative control area.Acetone and ether were used to destroy the epidermal barrier in the test,matrix,and blank control areas,then,the former 2 areas were topically treated with emulsions containing 1% PURO and matrix,respectively,and the blank control area remained untreated.The epidermal barrier remained intact and untreated in the negative control area.Noninvasive methods were used to determine transepidermal water loss (TEWL),epidermal moisture content and skin lipid content in these areas on day 0,1,3,and 7.Skin tissue was obtained from these areas on day 0 and 7 followed by an immunohistochemical study for the quantification of ASH1 expression.Results The level of supernatant ceramide increased with time in the PURO-treated keratinocytes,which was significantly higher at 24 hours and 48 hours than at 0 hour (1.3817 ± 0.100 and 1.3737 ± 0.047 vs.0.7630 ± 0.143,both P < 0.05).The supernatant ceramide was also elevated in the PURO-treated keratinocytes compared with untreated keratinocytes at 24 and 48 hours (both P < 0.05).Noninvasive skin tests showed a gradual decrease in the TEWL,but an increase in the epidermal moisture content and skin lipid content with time in the 3 epidermal barrier-destroyed areas.As far as the test area was concerned,TEWL value was significantly lower on day 3 and 7 than on day 0 (10.85 ± 0.64 and 8.01 ± 0.58 vs.12.65 ± 0.71,both P < 0.05),while a significant increment was observed in the skin lipid content on day 3 and 7 compared with day 0 (29.14 ± 0.40 and 31.30 ± 0.88 vs.27.02 ± 0.65,both P < 0.05),as well as in the epidermal moisture content on day 1,3 and 7 compared with day 0 (13.98 ± 0.28,15.00 ± 0.38 and 15.86 ± 0.18 vs.11.74 ± 0.62,all P< 0.05).On day 7,there was a statistical decline in TEWL value,but an elevation in epidermal moisture content,skin lipid content and ASH1 expression in the test area compared with the matrix area and blank control area (all P < 0.05).Also,the expression of ASH1 was upregulated on day 7 compared with day 0 in the 3 barrier-destroyed areas (all P < 0.05).Conclusion PURO may exert skin-moisturizing and barrier-repairing effects by enhancing the synthesis of ceramide and expression of acid ceramidase ASH1.
4.Dysfunction of epidermal barrier in psoriasis
Hua GU ; Na LI ; Ying TU ; Qin PANG ; Li HE
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2012;45(2):134-135
ObjectiveTo seek experimental evidence of epidermal barrier dysfunction in psoriasis,and to provide a basis for adjuvant therapy of psoriasis.MethodsPhysiometric methods were used to determine the value of sebum content,transepidermal water loss(TEWL) and water content of stratum corneum in 60 patients with psoriasis and 48 normal human controls.The ultrastructure of lamellar bodies was observed with transmission electron microscopy,and the expression of acid ceramidase in normal skin and psoriatic lesions was detected by using immunohistochemical techniques.ResultsCompared with the normal skin,TEWL value was increased(P < 0.01),but water content of stratum corneum decreased(P < 0.01 ) in psoriatic lesions,and sebum content was similar between normal skin and psoriatic lesions.As electron microscopy showed,lamellar bodies in keratinocytes were reduced in number with a disorganized arrangement and irregular size in psoriatic lesions.The expression of acid ceramidase also decreased in psoriatic epidermis.Conclusions The function of epidermal barrier in psoriasis is impaired,and to restore epidermal barrier function and enhance hydration may serve as an important adjuvant therapy of psoriasis.
5.Safty evaluation, migration and distribution of human bone marrow derived-mesenchymal stem cells in the cns of young macaca fascicularis
Jiamei LI ; Hua ZHU ; Zhigang YAO ; Wei DENG ; Qin LI ; Chunmei MA ; Chuan QIN
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2016;26(9):7-12
Objective To evalutate the safty of hBMSCs transpalntation and to observe their migration and distribution in the brain of young macaca fascicularis. To establish a new technology platform and theoretical basis for the treatment of central nervous system diseases in children. Methods Labelled hBMSCs were transplanted into the striatum of young macaca fascicularis. Brain sections were examined to evalutate the inflammatory reaction and immunological rejection of local injection sites by HE observation and immunohistochemical staining. Migration and distribution of transplanted?hBMSCs was observed by real?time fluorescence quantitative PCR of male DNA and fluorescence microscope. Results The results showed that the direct intracerebral injection of hBMSCs did not cause systemic symptoms in animals. There is no inflammatory reaction and immunological rejection was detected, and degeneration and necrosis of neural cells and proliferation of glial cells were absent in the local injection sites. The transplanted hBMSCs survived, and migrated into the brain after 4 weeks transplantation. Its migration and distribution have certain regularity and were overlapping between transplant recipients. In addtion, hBMSCs tended to extend rostrally into the forebrain and showed preference of migrating toward the blood vessels and below the ependyma. Conculsions Intracerebral transplantation of hBMSCs is safe. And hBMSCs can survive and migrate into the brain.
7.Preliminary establish of the puberty pathological aggression animal model
Yuan QU ; Li LEI ; Guangcheng QIN ; Lixue CHEN ; Hua HU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(7):630-632
Objective To establish the preferable puberty pathological aggression animal model.Methods The experimental models were established towards puberty rats by frustration test of non-reward and instigation test.Rat models were tested for specificity using open-field test,saccharine test,elevated plus-maze(EPM)and olfactory sensibility.Results ①Compared with normal aggression(52.5±5.36)and control group(8.83±1.34)in total aggressive times,the pathological aggression group(101.17±2.85)increased significantly(P<0.01);②Some behavior items of each model group were moderately or hishly correlated to total score(r=0.379~0.929);③There was a significant difference between pathological aggression group and normal aggression group in the numbers of attack toward vulnerable-body regions,persistence attack after intruder displayed submissive and hish attack/threat ratios(P<0.01);④The pathological aggression group did not show depression,anxiety and olfactory disorder,except for space cognitive function(P>0.05).However,the normal aggression group displayed obvious depressive mood.Conclusion Each behavioral index matches the criteria of pathological aggression model.Meanwhile,it also excludes other factors of disturbing the specificity of the model.It suggests this model may be preferable puberty pathological aggression animal model.
8.Effects of Enema Combined with Massage Therapy on Jaundice in Premature Infants
yin-hua, CHEN ; yan, CUI ; hui-zhu, LI ; qin, ZHOU
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2003;0(10):-
Objective To explore the clinical effects of enema combined with massage therapy on jaundice in premature infants.Methods Seventy-five premature infants with jaundice were randomly divided into 3 groups,enema combined message therapy group(group A),abdominal massage therapy group(group B),and double-side phototherapy group(group C).All 3 groups were received the same formula fee-ding,intravenous nutrition and identical drug treatment.Group A was given enema with mixed kaiselu and normal saline together with 60 times clockwise abdominal massage once a day for 2 weeks.Group B only received abdominal massage twice per day for 2 weeks.Transcutaneous bilirubin(TB) indexes of all the premature infants in the 3 groups were detected and transformed into total TB concentrations every morning,through version of MINOLTA JM-102 transcutaneous bilirubin radiometer made in Japan.When TB index counted more than 196.58 ?mol/L,group A and B were given single-side phototherapy for 24 hours.Neither enema nor abdominal massage was given to group C,and double-side phototherapy was applied when TB indexes were above 196.58 ?mol/L.Daily TB indexes,duration of jaundice and phototherapy,time of meconium exhaustion,defecation times in each day,incidence of constipation and feeding intolerance were recorded.Results Duration of jaunhospitalized and phototherapy were significantly shortened in group A compared with those of the other groups.In 34 premature infants who were hospital for at least 2 weeks,TB indexes in group C were lower than those in group B on the 9th day.On the 12th day and the 14th day,TB indexes in group A and C were lower than those in group B(Pa
9.Effects of Coincident Infection on Treatment Response and Coronary Artery Lesion Outcome in Children with Kawasaki Disease
yan-qin, CUI ; ming-hua, YU ; ping, HUANG ; li, ZHANG
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2006;0(15):-
Objective To explore the effects of coincident infection on treatment response and coronary artery lesion (CAL) outcome in children with Kawasaki disease(KD).Methods A retrospective study of 141 children diagnosed on KD between Jul.2005 and Dec.2006 were performed.Standardized clinical assessments,laboratory examinations microbiology test results plus treatment regimens were reviewed.CAL were visualized by using echocardiography.Infectious agents positive (INF+) and negative (INF-) groups were identified,and clinical assessments,laboratory and treatment data were analyzed.Results 1.Concurrent infections:41%(58/141) of children had one of above confirmed infection at KD diagnosis.2.Treatment response:the presence of infection did not alter the response to treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG),with resolution of fever within 72 h in 85% (120/141) children after 1 dose of IVIG (2 g/kg) together with aspirin administration regardless of present or absent infection.3.CAL outcome:in total,56.0% (79/141) of children developed CAL at the time of diagnosis,involving dilatation (91.1%,72/79 cases) and aneurysm (8.9%,7/79 cases),and no giant aneurysm was found.Most CAL were recovered within 1 year after treatment.Incidence of aneurysm in INF+ group was significantly higher than that in INF-group (P=0.019).Conclusions Coincident infection would not affect on the clinical assessment,laboratory test results and treatment response to IVIG in children with KD,but would result in higher risk of serious CAL.Therefore,children with infection at diagnosis on KD will not only accept active treatment in acute phase,but also insist on convalescent care and follow-up visit.
10.Analysis of Gene Mutation of Voltaged-Gated Sodium Channel ?1 Subunit in 2 Generalized Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus Families
jian-hua, LI ; jia-qin, WANG ; xue-peng, GUO
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2006;0(23):-
Objective To collect the families with generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus(GEFS+) and analyze the clinical status and heredity features of Chinese GEFS+.Voltaged-gated sodium channel ?1 subunit(SCN1B) gene of 2 families were detected,and expect to find new mutation sites.Methods All participant in the study of 2 families members were informed of voluntary participate in this investigation,health examination and blood sampling.All 6 gene exons of proband,patients and healthy control group were sequenced.The sequencing result was compared and analyzed with the normal sequence of genomic exon fragment and exon fragment sequencing result of control group through internet(BLAST).Results 1.A new G/A heterozygous polymorphism (G181A)was found in the 181th basyl of SCN1B gene exon 3,and codon was changed from TCG to TCA,both encoding serine (Ser,S).It was synonymous mutation.2.A new G/A heterozygous polymophism(G15A)was found in the 15th basyl of SCN1B gene exon 3,and codon was changed from GAG to GAA,both encoding glutamic acid(Glu,E).It belonged to synonymous mutation.3.A new T/C heterozygous polymorphism (T37C)was found in the 37th basyl of SCN1B gene exon 6.The patients genetype were:5 cases with T/C heterozygote,3 cases with T/T homozygote,2 cases with C/C homozygote.Healthy control group were all T/T homozygote.Allele frequency distribution for T was 55.0%,and 45.0% for C.4.A new A/C heterozygous polymorphism (A81C)was found in the 81th basyl of SCN1B gene exon 6.The patients genetype were:5 cases with A/C heterozygote,3 cases with A/A homozygote,2 cases with C/C homozygote.Healthy control group were all A/A homozygote.Allele frequency distribution for A was 55.0%,and 45.0% for C.Conclusions Two new heterozygous polymorphism (G181A),(G15A) were found in SCN1B gene exon 3.Two new heterozygous polymorphism (T37C),(A81C) were found in SCN1B gene exon 6.These 4 polymorphism enriched single nucleotide polymorphism(SPN) database and provided candidate sites for the research of epilepsy susceptbility polymorphisms.