1.Percutaneous transmural laser revascularization for end-stage ischemia heart diaease
Huilan LUO ; Yunfei ZHOU ; Caiyi LU
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2001;21(2):112-117
Percutaneous myocardial revascularization (PMR),building on the succeeds of transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMR),has developed that allows TMR-like channels to be cradated via a percutaneous approach.This catheter based approach avoids the morbidity associated with general anesthesia and thoractomy or thoracoscopy.It also avoids transmural treatment of the myocardium by the laser.Although its mechanism remains unclear,many patients with intractable angina and non-bypassable coronary artery disease have benefited from the new system.It is hoped that PMR will mimic the clinical benefit of TMR,and will gradually become a main method in treating end-staged coronary artery disease.
2.Effects of PI3K/Akt/NF-κB signal pathway on FSH facilitation on cell proliferation and invasion by human epithelial ovarian cancer
Chunlin XU ; Xiaolin LU ; Xiaonan YAN ; Huilan WANG ; Suqin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2012;47(2):134-138
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) signal pathway on the process of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) facilitating cell proliferation and invasion in human epithelial ovarian cancer. Methods Ovarian cancer cell lines SKOV3 and 3AO were cultured to exponential phase,then assigned to control group,FSH group,LY294002 group and FSH + LY294002 group,respectively.Cells were treated with different concentration of FSH and LY294002,respectively.The effects of FSH on cell proliferation were observed by methylthiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT).Morphological changes were observed by phase contrast microscope.The ability of cell invasion was investigated by transwell invasion assay.The expression of FSH receptor (FSHR),Akt1/2,phosphorylated-Akt (p-Akt) and NF-κB p65 protein were detected by western blot.Results( 1 ) FSH could promote the proliferation of SKOV3 and 3AO cells.When the cells were treated with 40 U/L FSH for 48 hours (SKOV3) and 24 hours (3AO),compared with those in control groups,they reached the highest proliferation rate (P < 0.05 ),respectively.(2) The morphology of SKOV3 and 3AO cells in four groups:in control group,SKOV3 cells were short spindle and 3AO cells were long spindle,the nuclei of them were both roundness or oval,the cytoplasm were bright.In FSH group,the cells changed to slightly longer or polygonal,they were full in shape,meanwhile,the cell intensity were higher than control group.In LY294002 group,some cells changed from spindle to round,and began to shrink.The cell intensity diminished.The morphology of FSH + LY294002 group was similar with control group,but the cell intensity was lower than that in FSH group.(3)The number of SKOV3 cell that passed through the membrane in control group,FSH group,LY294002 group and FSH + LY294002 group was (26 ± 6),( 118 ± 19),( 18 ± 5) and ( 38 ± 7 ),respectively.The number of 3AO cell was ( 19 ± 4 ),( 134 ± 20),(12 ±3) and (58 ± 11 ),respectively.The results showed that the number of cells in FSH group was significantly higher than that in control group ( P < 0.05 ),while the number of cell in FSH + LY294002 group was significantly fewer than that in FSH group (P < 0.05 ).(4) There was no significant difference in the expression of FSHR and Akt1/2 between FSH group and control group (P > 0.05 ),but FSH increased the expression of p-Akt and the ratio of NF-κB p65 in the nucleus versus cytoplasm in SKOV3 and 3AO cells,there were significant differences compared with control group ( P < 0.05 ).LY294002 reversed the effects of FSH on increasing the expression of p-Akt and the ratio of NF-κB p65 in the nucleus versus cytoplasm,there were significant differences among LY294002 group,FSH + LY294002 group and FSH group (P < 0.05 ).ConclusionThe effects of FSH on proliferation and invasion of ovarian cancer cell lines SKOV3 and 3AO may be realized by regulating the activity of NF-κB in PI3K/Akt signal pathway.
3.Clinical Observation of Salmeterol Fluticasone Combined with Tiotropium Bromide in the Treatment of COPD via Different Inhalation Devices
Huilan ZHU ; Xiumei XIANG ; Limei ZHOU ; Lu SHI ; Feifei WANG
China Pharmacy 2017;28(8):1084-1087
OBJECTIVE:To observe clinical efficacy and safety of salmeterol fluticasone combined with tiotropium bromide in the treatment of COPD via different inhalation devices.METHODS:Eighty COPD patients were selected from our hospital during Jan.2014 to Jan.2015,and then divided into trial group and control group according to random number table,with 40 cases in each group.Both groups were given Salmeterol fluticasone inhalant 500 μg,bid+Tiotropium bromide inhalant 18 μg,qd.Control group was given medicine via inhalation device coming with medicine,while trial group was given medicine via gas compression type ultrasonic spray inhalator.Both groups were treated for 1 year.Blood concentration of medicine 0.5 h after medication,mMRC score and COPD acsessment test (CAT) score 3,6,9 months after treatment,the times of acute exacerbation during treatment,FEV1% before and af ter treatment were all observed in 2 groups.The occurrence of ADR was recorded.RESULTS:Four cases withdrew from trial group and 1 case from control group.After medication,there was no statistical significance in blood concentration of fluticasone,salmeterol and tiotropium bromide between 2 groups (P>0.05).0.5 h after medication,mMRC score of trial group was slightly lower than that of control group,without statistical significance (P>0.05);CAT score of it was significantly lower than that of control group,with statistical significance (P<0.05).The times of acute exacerbation in trial group during treatment was significantly less than control group,with statistical significance (P<0.05).The decrease of FEV1% in trial group was slightly lower than control group,without statistical significance (P>0.05).The incidence of ADR in trial group was significantly lower than control group,with statistical significance (P<0.05).CONCLUSIONS:For COPD patients,salmeterol fluticasone combined with tiotropium bromide via gas compression type ultrasonic spray inhalator is better than inhalation device coming with medicine in clinical efficacy and safety.
4.Epidemiological survey on suicide rate of the elderly in rural area of Changsha
Lin LU ; Shuiyuan XIAO ; Huilan XU ; Jiping CHEN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2003;0(10):-
0.05). (2) Suicide was the first cause of accident death among the rural elderly (67.68%).(3)The suicide rate of Wangcheng County was demonstrated to have a linear ascending tendency by tendency test (P
5.Serum Uric Acid and Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Essential Hypertension
Xueli LU ; Huilan LIU ; Zhiping GUO ; Jinxiu LIN
Chinese Journal of Hypertension 2007;0(04):-
Background Whether serum uric acid are related with ischemic stroke in essential hypertension (EH) is controversial. Objective To delineate the relationship between serum uric acid and ischemic stroke in EH. Methods A retrospective study was conducted in a cohort of 729 EH patients. Patients were classified into four groups according to serum uric acid level. The odds ratio for ischemic stroke was calculated with the lowest quartile as the reference. Results The prevalence of ischemic stroke in EH with quartile 4 of uric acid was higher than that in EH with quartile 1(37.9% vs 17.6%,P
6.Association Between Metabolic Syndrome and the Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation in Essential Hypertension Patients
Huilan LIU ; Zhiping GUO ; Xueli LU ; Jinxiu LIN
Chinese Journal of Hypertension 2007;0(05):-
Objective To investigate the effect of metabolic syndrome(MS) on the atrial fibrillation(AF) in patients with essential hypertension(EH).Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in a cohort of 1810 hospitalization essential hypertension patients,which were divided into EH+non MS group(n=1155) and EH+MS group(n=655) according to MS criteria.Results Incidence of AF in EH+MS group was higher than that in EH+non MS group(14.4% vs 8.3%,P
7.Research progress on low carbohydrate diet in the control of overweight and obesity
LU Yanyu ; GUO Huilan ; SHEN Fang ; HUANG Xiaoxu ; ZHANG Pianhong
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;33(12):1231-1235
Overweight and obesity are main risk factors for chronic metabolic diseases, and are strongly associated with the increased risk of premature death. Low carbohydrate diet (LCD) has been proven to effectively control body weight and fat mass in overweight and obese patients by short-term (≤6 months) dietary intervention studies. The mechanisms include regulation of energy metabolism, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, alteration in expression of lipid metabolic-related genes and modulation of intestinal flora. However, the conclusions are inconsistent on whether LCD can cause durable weight loss and reduce the risk of overweight and obesity. This review summarizes the current research progress on the mechanisms, epidemiological studies, intervention studies and potential risks of LCD in controlling overweight and obesity, providing a reference for the future research and clinical application.
8.Effects of Electroacupuncture on Head Shen-acupoints on Cognitive Impairment after Stroke
Lanqun LIU ; Huilan LI ; Zhigang CHEN ; Jimin XU ; Huying LU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2015;21(5):575-578
Objective To investigate the effects of electroacupuncture on head Shen- acupoints on cognitive dysfunction after stroke. Methods 35 cases with cognitive dysfunction after stroke were divided into treatment group (n=19) and control group (n=16). The control group received conventional treatment, while the treatment group received electroacupuncture on Sishencong (EX-HN1), Shenting (GV24) and Benshen (GB13) in addition. They were assessed with Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) before and after 4-week treatment. Results The scores of MMSE and MoCA increased more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). The scores of visuospatial abilities and executive functions, attention and concentration, calculation, memory and orientation of MoCA improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Electroacupuncture on head Shen-acupoints can improve cognitive function in patients after stroke.
9.Proteomics of apoptosis of multiple myeloma cells induced by proteasome inhibitor PS-341
Haitao JIA ; Feng GE ; Xinpeng LU ; Huilan ZENG ; Liping LI ; Zhipeng CHEN ; Chunhua LU
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2010;35(8):784-791
Objective To compare the proteome difference between multiple myeloma cell line U266 cells treated and untreated with PS-341, to investigate the potential drug targets, and to provide theoretical evidence for clinical therapy of multiple myeloma. Methods Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DE) was performed to separate proteins from treated and untreated U266 cells with proteasome inhibitor PS-341. ImageMaster 2D Platinum software was used to analyze 2-DE image, and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) was used to identify the differentially expressed proteins. The expression levels of differential protein BAG-2 in the 2 groups of U266 cells lines were detected by Western blot. Results The 2-DE reference pattern of treated and untreated U266 cells with PS-341 was established. A total of 31 differential proteins were identified by MALDI-TOF-MS, 27 of which were down-regulated after PS-341 treatment. The differential expression level of BAG-2 in the 2 groups of U266 cells was confirmed by Western blot. Conclusion Some down-regulated proteins may be the potential drug targets of proteasome inhibitor PS-341.
10.Swallowing training combined with acupuncture for treating chronic neurogenic dysphagia
Jimin XU ; Huilan LI ; Zhigang CHEN ; Huying LU ; Lanqun LIU ; Shan JING
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2010;32(8):602-605
Objective To study the effect of swallowing training combined with acupuncture on patients with dysphagia more than one month after stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods 61 patients with dysphagia meeting the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into a control group (31 cases) and a treatment group (30 cases). Both groups were subdivided according to the course of disease-1 ~ 2 months or > 2 months. The patients in the control group received only swallowing training, 30 min per day, 5 times a week for 9 weeks. The patients in the treatment group were treated with the same swallowing training as the control group, additionally combined with acupuncture at the acupoints around the neck, including Lianquan (Ren23), Jinjin (EX-HN12), Yuye (EX-HNI3),Fengchi (GB20) , Yifeng (SJ17) and Wangu (GB12). Acupuncture was performed 5 times a week, 30 min per session for 8-week courses with a week's break between them. Results Both groups and their sub-groups demonstrated statistically and clinically significant improvements in swallowing function. Scores in the 2 treatment subgroups showed more improvement than in the control group. There was, however, no significant difference between the 2 treated subgroups in either their post-treatment or pre-treatment swallowing function scores. The cure rate in the treatment group was significantly higher than in the control group, but there was no significant difference in the total effectiveness rate between the two groups. Conclusion Swallowing training alone or combined with acupuncture can improve the swallowing of patients with chronic neurogenic dysphagia. The combination therapy was more effective. The improvement was not related with the course of the disease.