1.Effect of letrozole combined with clomiphene on women with polycystic ovary induced infertility and the effect on MMP-9, VEGF and HGF levels
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(4):311-313
Objective To research the effect of letrozole combined with clomiphene on women with polycystic ovary induced infertility and the effect on matrix metalloproteinases-9(MMP-9),vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)and hepatocyte growth factor(HGF)levels.Methods 108 patients with polycystic ovary syndrome combined with infertility from February 2013 to August 2015 in our hospitolwere divided into control group and experimental group by lottery,54 cases in each groups,control group treated with clomiphene,the experimental group based on control group treatment with letrozole,the linical curative effect,MMP-9,VEGF and HGF level,sex hormones,insulin resistance index,adverse drug reactions of two groups were compared.Results The number of ovulation,advantage of ovulation number,normal rate of menstruation,ovulation rate and pregnancy ratesofin experimental group was higherthan the control group,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The MMP-9,VEGF and HGF levels of experimental group was lower than the control group,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The sex hormone level of experimental group was better than that of control group(P<0.05).The adverse reactions was no differences between the two groups.Conclusion The efficacy of letrozole combined with clomiphene in treatment of polycystic induced infertility,can inhibits MMP-9,VEGF and HGF expression,and with high safety.
2.Protective and therapeutic effects of Shugan Lifei Recipe on rats with asthma under stress and the mechanisms
Yao TONG ; Ningxia ZHANG ; Huijuan CHEN ; Liqiang NI
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2005;3(5):391-6
OBJECTIVE: To explore the influence of psychological factor on asthma, the protective and therapeutic effects of Shugan Lifei Recipe on rats with asthma under stress and the mechanisms. METHODS: Allergy and stress-induced asthma models were established in rats by giving ovalbumin and restraining stress. Radioimmunoassay, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, in situ hybridization and immunohistochemical method were used to detect plasma corticosterone, IL-4, IFN-gamma, expression of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) mRNA in hippocampus and adrenocorticotropic hormone corticoliberin (CRH) positive neuron in hypothalamus. Optical and electron microscopes were used to observe the morphological changes of pulmonary hilar and hippocampal tissues. RESULTS: Shugan Lifei Recipe (SGLFR) could reduce plasma corticosterone, decrease CRH positive neurons in paraventricular nucleus of hypothalamus, up-regulate the expression of GR mRNA in hippocampus and reduce the injury of hippocampal neuron. SGLFR had certain inhibitive effect on hyperfunction of hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal cortex (HPA) axis in rats with asthma under stress and could also relieve the pathological changes of the pulmonary hilar tissue. The level of plasma IFN-gamma was increased while the level of plasma IL-4 was decreased in SGLFR-treated group. CONCLUSION: The mechanism of SGLFR in treating the rats with asthma under stress is probably to regulate the hyperfunction of HPA axis and the disorder of immuo-system.
3.Effect of homocysteine-mediated endoplasmic reticulum stress on lipid metabolism in hepatocytes
Chungen YAN ; Guangyuan REN ; Dongfang ZHU ; Peihua NI ; Huijuan ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2000;0(12):-
AIM:To explore the effect of homocysteine (Hcy)-mediated endoplasmic reticulum stress on lipid metabolism in hepatocytes.METHODS: HepG2 cells used in the study were treated with 5 mmol/L Hcy. The concentrations of Hcy, triglycerides (TGE) and cholesterol (CHO) in the cells were measured. In high methionine diet-induced hyperhomocysteinemia C57BL/6 mice, the concentrations of TGE and CHO in hepatocytes were analyzed. The mRNAs and proteins expressions of glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP-78) and sterol regulatory element binding protein (SREBP-1) were also assessed.RESULTS: The concentrations of Hcy and lipids (TGE, CHO) in HepG2 cells at different time point were elevated after treated with 5 mmol/L Hcy (P0.05,vs 0 week). The mRNAs and proteins expressions of GRP-78 and SREBP-1 in mice at different time point after high methionine diet were higher than that at 0 week (P
4.Effects of iptakalim on the functions of endothelin system in human pulmonary artery endothelial cells
Feng ZONG ; Huijuan NI ; Weiping XIE ; Hong WANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2010;26(2):236-239
Aim To investigate the effects of iptakalim(IPT),a novel K_(ATP) opener,on the functions of endothelin system in human pulmonary artery endothelial cells.Methods Primary cultured human pulmonary artery endothelial cells were incubated with different concentrations iptakalim for 24 h.The levels of ET-1 in medium were observed by radioimmunoassay.Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR)was performed to analyze the expression of ET-1 and ECE.Results When endothelial cells were incubated with IPT at concentrations above 10 μmol·L~(-1),the levels of ET-1 release in medium and the levels of ET-1 mRNA were significantly inhibited.When endothelial cells were incubated with IPT at concentrations above 1 μmol·L~(-1),the levels of ECE mRNA were significantly inhibited.Conclusions IPT can inhibit the expression of ET-1 and ECE mRNA from human pulmonary artery endothelial cells, thus it inhibits the secretion of ET-1 from endothelial cells. Iptakalim may serve as a promising candidate drug to treat pulmonary hypertension.
5.The association between polymorphism of parathyroid hormone gene and bone mineral density in Fuzhou postmenopausal women
Lihua XIE ; Chenbo NI ; Shengqiang LI ; Juan CHEN ; Huijuan XU ; Yulian LAI ; Jirong GE
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2013;(50):8641-8646
BACKGROUND:Studies have shown the bone mineral density of postmenopausal women is closely related to parathyroid hormone. But there are differences in different areas.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association between BstBⅠ polymorphism of parathyroid hormone gene with bone mineral density in postmenopausal women from Fuzhou area.
METHODS:The bone mineral densities of the lumbar spine, femoral neck, trochanter and Ward’s triangle were measured in 150 postmenopausal women by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. The genotype of parathyroid hormone gene was determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) The distribution of parathyroid hormone genotypes were BB genotype 68.8%, Bb 24.1%, and bb 7.1%. The B al elic gene frequencies reached 81%, while b was 19%. The distribution fol owed the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. (2) Analysis of the relationship between the genotypes and bone mineral density:There was no significant difference in the bone mineral densities of the lumbar spine, femur, neck, trochanter and Ward’s triangle among the three genotypes (P>0.05). BstBⅠ gene polymorphism of parathyroid hormone gene is not correlated to bone mineral density, and there is no enough evidence to support genotype of parathyroid hormone gene as a genetic marker in predicting the risk of developing osteoperosis in Fuzhou postmenopausal women.
6.Clinical features and outcomes of 78 children with non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Jian JIANG ; Xuewen SONG ; Huijuan XU ; Ren ZHONG ; Yongan NI ; Lirong SUN
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2015;(8):715-719
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical features and factors inlfuencing the prognosis of childhood non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL).MethodsPathologically diagnosed 78 pediatric patients with NHL and treated in the Afifliated Hospital of Qingdao University from January 2004 to August 2013 were collected and analyzed. Patients were grouped according to age, sex, tumor size, immunologic classiifcation, B-symptoms, LDH, hemoglobin and clinical staging. The 5-years event-free survival rate (EFS) were calculated and analyzed by Kaplan-Meier method, and the difference of the survival rate between groups were com-pared. Using Cox proportional hazards model, we analyzed the possible factors that might inlfuence 5-years event-free survival rate EFS , such as age and clinical staging. TheOR value and the 95%CI were calculated.ResultsAmong the 78 cases, median age of onset is 7 years old, male to female ratio is 2.90:1, there are 25 cases of T-cell type and 53 cases of B-cell type. According to pathological types,Burkitt lymphoma is the most common (34.6%), followed by T-lymphoblastic lymphoma (20.5%), diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (11.5%). According to the St. Jude malignant lymphoma staging system, there are 2 cases in stage I, 9 in stageⅡ, 35 in stageⅢ and 32 in stageⅣ. Swelling of periphery lymph node (80.7%) was observed as initial symptom in 26 cases of lymphoblastic lymphoma. Among 45 cases of mature B-cell tumor, the main clinical feature including abdominal cavity and gingival were observed in 27 cases of Burkitt lymphoma. Among the 73 cases received treatments, 66 cases (90.5%) attained CR (complete remission) and 4 cases (5.5%) attained PR (partial remission) by cytology and radiographic assessment after two course of combined chemotherapy, 2 cases (2.7%) rapidly relapsed after the remisson of one course treatment, 1 case (1.3%) appeared the central nervous system inifltration in the chemotherapy. With median follow-up time of 42 months, the 5-year EFS of the 73 cases was (67.0+5.5)%. Single factor analysis showed that B-symptom, LDH, and clinical staging were signiifcantly correlated with prognosis (P<0.05), while age, sex, tumor size, hemoglobin and immune classiifcation was independent of prog-nosis (P>0.05). Multiple factor analysis showed that LDH and clinical staging inlfuenced the prognosis (OR=3.34,95%CI 2.275?10.683,P<0.01;OR=4.354,95%CI 1.519?12.475,P<0.01) .Conclusionclinical features of childhood NHL are variable. LDH and clinical staging at primary diagnosis are important factors affecting the prognosis.
7.Effects of parental locus of control and mental health on test anxiety of middle school students
Min NI ; Yueji SUN ; Zhongqin ZHOU ; Ya ZHENG ; Siyu ZHOU ; Jun WU ; Na LI ; Huijuan SHEN ; Yan SONG ; Chengqing ZHU ; Tengda MA
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(1):67-69
Objective To find out parental locus of control and mental health affecting students test anxiety. Methods The samples were from 5 middle schools including 1000 students,and their parents. They were investigated with the general life scales, Sarason's test anxiety scale, Symptom checklist 90 (SCL-90)and Parenting Locus of Control Scale(PLOC). Results The ratio of test anxiety: the mild was 28.8%, moderate was 45.0%, severe was 26.2% ,and felt anxiety was 55.8%. Ratio of test anxiety was higher in the boy students (X2=9.284, P =0.010) ,and heavier(F:16.42±6.70; M:15.18 ±6.51, t=2.716, P=0.007). Student test anxiety was significantly positively correlated with their parental mental health (r fatherl~11=0.166~0.272, Pfather l~11= 0.000;r mother 1~11=0.182~0.242, P mother 1~11= 0.000); Student test anxiety positively correlated with the effectiveness cof parents education, father's belief on the fate, eontrol of fathers for their children, locus of control from fathers (r1~5=0.075~0.143; P1-5=0.000~0.030);felt anxiety positively correlated with self-expect ,pressure from their mothers,over take care attitude from their parents,self-pressure from their parents( r1~6=0.068~0.230; P1-6=0.000~0.050) ,and negatively correlated with respect attitude of parents for their child, Marital relations,Communication time between the students and their parents,attitude of mother for learning( r1-7=-0.074~-0.140;P1~7=0.000~0.034). Felting test anxiety was served as a dependent factor, some factors enter the regression equation,and they were somatization of father, psychotic mother, the pressure from parents, mother over expectations, self-expectations ,the child control from student's father by Logistic regression analysis ( OR1~16=0.675~3.029;P1-6=0.000~0.007). Conclusion Students test anxiety is a common problem in male and female students. Mental health and locus of control from students' parents show test anxiety has somatization of father, psychotic mother, the pressure from parents, mother' expectations,self-expectations, the control of father for the child 6 risk factors.
8.Research Progress on Animal Model for Cancer-related Fatigue
Ming JIN ; Lulu XIE ; Ni MAO ; Xubo SHEN ; Jianzi WEI ; Xueyong SHEN ; Huijuan MAO
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2021;48(7):738-742
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common symptom which associated with cancer itself or cancer treatments. CRF will not only interrupt the patient's treatment, but also affect the patient's quality of life seriously. To date, the pathogenesis of CRF is still unclear, and recognized effective treatment is lacking. It is the precondition of establishing standardized animal models for CRF to find effective treatments. This paper summarizes the animal model of CRF in order to find suitable methods, and distinguish the effects of different interventions.
9.Situation of postoperative pain and satisfaction to pain nursing in patients with ONFH after FVFG
Dan HE ; Ling ZHOU ; Ya′ni SUN ; Wei CHEN ; Huijuan QIAN ; Sanlian HU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2016;22(36):5207-5211
Objective To know the situation of postoperative pain and the satisfaction with pain management in patients who suffered osteonecrosis of the femoral head ( ONFH ) and accepted free vascularized fibular grafting ( FVFG ) , and analyze the influencing factors of satisfaction with pain management. Methods By convenience sampling method, 140 inpatients who underwent FVFG for 72 hours were recruited in this study. These patients were admitted in the orthopedic department of the Sixth People′s Hospital of Shanghai from January to October 2016, and were investigated by the general information questionnaire, the brief pain inventory, and the pain treatment satisfaction scale. The influencing factors of satisfaction with pain nursing were analyzed. Results The score of the most severe pain intensity of the 140 patients reached ( 4. 92 ± 1. 36 ) . The total score of patients′ satisfaction with pain management was (81. 81±9.09), among which, the dimension of professional skills earned the highest average score of (4.00± 0.61), followed by the dimension of trust, which was up to (3. 90±0.53). The dimension of the relation of education got the lowest score of (3.77±0.30). The analysis of single factor showed that the age and the education levels affected the satisfaction of pain management ( P<0. 05 ) . The stepwise multiple regression analysis reviewed that there were five factors having influences on the satisfaction of pain management, and they were: the most severe pain intensity after FVFG, the influences of pain on functional exercise, the degree of pain relief, the education level of patients, and the influences of pain on patients′sleeping. These can successfully explain 70.8% of the variation of the satisfaction ( R2=0.708) . Conclusions Patients are overall satisfied with postoperative pain treatment. Factors such as the most severe pain intensity after FVFG, the influences of pain on functional exercise, the degree of pain relief, the education level of patients, and the influences of pain on patients′sleeping will affect the degree of satisfaction.
10.Behavior and influencing factors associated with patient delay in patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head
Huijuan QIAN ; Rong CAO ; Sanlian HU ; Ling ZHOU ; Ya′ni SUN ; Yan QIAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2016;22(18):2648-2651,2652
Osteonecrosis of the femoral head is a common disease in orthopedics.When going to a doctor,the osteonecrosis of the femoral head has reached an advanced stage since the disease′s etiology and nosogenesis are unclear,which has a serious impact on clinical treatment effects and quality of life.This paper elaborated the concept of patient delay,current situation of seeking medical advice and influencing factors of patient delay of osteonecrosis of the femoral head so as to provide reference for promoting early medical treatment and alleviating the progression of disease.