1.Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 and coronary heart disease
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(7):493-497
Lp-PLA2 is widely concerned in recent years as a vascular inflammation factor that plays an important role in the development of atherosclerosis .The level of plasma Lp-PLA2 is related to the stability of carotid artery atherosclerotic plaque .it is an independent predictor of coronary heart disease risk . Its specific inhibitor Darapladib also becomes a hotspot of clinical cardiovascular pharmaceutical research . However,two randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, international, multicenter, event-driven trials, STABILITY and SOLID-TIMI 52, have shown that Darapladib could not significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.
2.To promote the connotative development of independent institute through the cultivation of “Institute Culture”
Hong ZHANG ; Ai-ming JIA ; Wen-mei HU ; Xin JIN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2011;10(9):1036-1038
In the cultural construction of independent institute,there exist the contradiction between tradition and innovation,cultural conflicts between private enterprises and the university.Therefore,adhering to the people-centered concept,coordinating tradition and innovation,merging the advantages of university culture and private enterprises culture into a whole,cultivating the unique spiritual culture,harmonious system culture and unified material culture of independent institute,forming the distinctive “Institute Culture” with its own cultural tradition will provide reference for the theory and practice to enrich and improve the connotative development of independent institute.
3.Fluoroquinolone resistance and active drug efflux in Enterococci
Wen WANG ; Yuying ZHANG ; Gang LI ; Mei ZHAO ; Wei JIA
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2014;37(4):298-301
Objective To investigate the effect of reserpine,an efflux pumps inhibitor,on the activities of fluoroquinolones (FQNs) against Enterococci,and the distribution of efflux pump genes emeA and its correlation with the resistance of Enterococci.To elucidate the relationship between FQN resistance in Enterococci and active efflux.Methods One hundred isolates of enterococci were identified by VITEK microbe automatic system.The antibacterial agent susceptibility tests were performed by the disc diffusion method (K-B) in accordance with the CLSI standards.The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of each FQN was tested by the agar dilution method,and the MIC changes were detected after adding reserpine.The distribution of emeA in 100 isolates of Enterococci was determined by PCR.Thex2 test was used to compare the differences of statistical results.Results After reserpine was used,three-FQN resistance in Enterococci was reduced.Ciprofloxacin,gatifloxacin and levofloxacin resistance was reduced from 42% (42/100) to 28% (28/100),from 30% (30/100) to 17% (17/100),and from 33% (33/100) to 23% (23/100),respectively.The positive rate of emeA gene in 100 strains of Enterococci was 55% (55/100).There were 45 positive strains(72.6%) in 62 E.faecalis and 10 positive strains (26.4%) in 38 E.faecium.The positive rate of emeA gene in the resistant strains against ciprofloxacin,gatifloxacin and levofloxacin was 73.8% (31/42),76.7% (23/30),75.8% (25/33),respectively,and the positive rate of emeA gene in the susceptible strains against above 3 antibacterials were 41.4% (24/58),45.7% (32/70),44.8% (30/67).Efflux pump genes emeA in resistant strains is higher than the sensitive strains,with the statistically significant difference(x2 =13.02,8.13 and 8.57,P < 0.005).Conclusions Reserpine could inhibit the active efflux of in FON Enterococci and reduce the MIC for drug-resistant strains in vitro.Multidrug-resistant efflux pump gene emeA was relevant to antimicrobial drug resistance in Enterococci.
4.Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation of lung in adult
Xing-Mei ZHANG ; Kan LIU ; Shu-Lin JIA ; Gang CHENG ;
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2001;0(08):-
Objective To investigate of the radiological manifestations in congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) of lung in adult and to improve the diagnostic accuracy of CCAM of lung in adult.Methods Five cases with pathologically proved CCAM of lung in adult were retrospectively analyzed.Chest X-ray was available in 5 cases and chest CT was performed in 2 cases.Results On plain chest radiography,thin wall air cystic lesions with air-fluid level were detected in 3 cases.Honeycomb like small cystic lesion was detected in 1 case.Multiple round cystic lesions were found in 1 case.CT scan of the chest demonstrated a round thin wall air cystic lesion in the lateral segment of right lung's middle lobe,and a thin wall air cystic lesion with the wall merged into the shadow of chest wall in the left apicoposterior segment in one case.Small cystic lesions just like honeycomb were found in bilateral basal segments of the inferior lobes,with a 0.8—1.0 cm sized round mass revealed in the right lung′s inferior lobe basal segment, and the mass was spiculated in another case.Conclusion The imaging signs of CCAM of lung in adult is cyst or cyst-solid and at the risk of developing carcinoma.
5.Study on sustained release preparations of Epimedium component.
Hong-mei YAN ; Dong-mei DING ; Zhen-hai ZHANG ; E SUN ; Jie SONG ; Xiao-bin JIA
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2015;40(8):1484-1488
The formulation for sustained release tablet of Epinedium component was selected and the evaluation equation of in vitro release was established. The liquidity of component was improved with the help of colloidal silica aided by spray drying, which would be the main drug in the sustained release tablets. Dissolution was selected as an evaluation index to investigate skeletal material type, fillers, impact porogen, lubricants and other materials on the quality of sustained release tablet. The sustained release tablets were prepared by dry compression. Formulation of sustained release preparations was main drug 35%, HPMC K(4M) 20% and HPMC K(15M) 10% as skeleton material, MCC 31% as filler, PEG6000 2% as porogen and magnesium stearate 2% as lubricant. The sustained release tablets released up to 80% in 8 h. The zero order equation, primary equation and Higuchi equation could simulate the release characteristics of sustained release tablets in vitro, the correlation coefficients r were larger than 0.96. The primary equation was most similar in vitro release characteristics and its correlation coefficient r was 0.9950. The preparation method is simple and the results of formulation selection are reliable. It can be used to guide the production of Epimedium component sustained release preparations.
Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
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methods
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Delayed-Action Preparations
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chemistry
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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chemistry
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Epimedium
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chemistry
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Kinetics
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Tablets
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chemistry
6.Compared with colloidal silica and porous silica as baicalin solid dispersion carrier.
Hong-Mei YAN ; Dong-Mei DING ; Jing WANG ; E SUN ; Xiao-Bin JIA ; Zhen-Hai ZHANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2014;39(13):2484-2488
OBJECTIVETo compare the dissolution characteristics of colloidal silica and porous silica as the solid dispersion carrier, with baicalin as the model drug.
METHODThe baicalin solid dispersion was prepared by the solvent method, with colloidal silica and porous silica as the carriers. In the in vitro dissolution experiment, the solid dispersion was identified by scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning and X-ray diffraction.
RESULTThe solid dispersion carriers prepared with both colloidal silica and porous silica could achieve the purpose of rapid release. Along with the increase in the proportion of the carriers, the dissolution rate is accelerated to more than 80% within 60 min. Baicalin existed in the solid dispersion carriers in the non-crystalline form.
CONCLUSIONThe release behaviors of the baicalin solid dispersion prepared with two types of carrier were different. Among the two solid dispersion carriers, porous silica dissolved slowly than colloidal silica within 60 min, and they showed similar dissolutions after 60 min.
Calorimetry, Differential Scanning ; Colloids ; chemistry ; Drug Carriers ; chemistry ; Drug Delivery Systems ; instrumentation ; Flavonoids ; chemistry ; pharmacology ; Porosity ; Silicon Dioxide ; chemistry ; Solubility
7.Effects of micronization on micromeritics properties of baicalin.
Hong-Mei YAN ; Dong-Mei DING ; E SUN ; Jing WANG ; Xiao-Bin JIA ; Zhen-Hai ZHANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2014;39(4):653-656
Baicalin extremely fine powder was made by using ball-mill and the effect of micronization on the micromeritics properties of baicalin was studied and analyzed. The microstructures of baicalin ordinary and extremely fine powder were compared by scanning electron microscope, differential scanning calorimeter and X-ray diffraction and the powder characteristic of them was investigated. The hygroscopicity was studied. The effect of micronization on the dissolution of baicalin was investigated. The results showed that the chemical constituents of baicalin were not changed after micronization with better compressibility. It was confirmed that micronization technology had a certain application value in promoting the insoluble component of baicalin absorption with higher dissolution.
Calorimetry, Differential Scanning
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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chemistry
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Flavonoids
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chemistry
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Particle Size
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Solubility
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Wettability
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X-Ray Diffraction
8.Preliminary Discussion on Training Innovative Ability in Microbiology Class Teaching
Xiang-Mei ZHANG ; Shu-Li LI ; Yue-Mei JIA ; Tong-Suo MA ;
Microbiology 2008;0(07):-
A set of teaching methods have been explored and practiced in this paper, which include paying attention to knowledge originating process teaching, enhancing thought training, constructing microbiology knowledge system, concerning reality, following the advanced achievement during the microbiology class teaching process, in order to improve teaching quality overall, cultivate students’ innovative ability.
9.Study on totai flavonoids of Epimedium assisted with soybean polysaccharide spray-drying powder.
Hong-mei YAN ; Xiao-bin JIA ; Zhen-hai ZHANG ; E SUN ; Jia-hui DENG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2015;40(15):2994-2998
In order to evaluate the characteristics of the spray drying of total flavonoids of Epimedium extracts assisted with soybean polysaccharide, a certain percentage of soybean polysaccharide or polyvidone were added to the total flavonoids of Epimedium extract to conduct the spray drying. The effect of soybean polysaccharides against the wall sticking effect of the spray drying was detected, as well as the powder property of total flavonoids of Epimedium spray drying powder and the dissolution in vitro behavior of the effective component. Compared with the total flavonoids of Epimedium spray drying powder, soybean polysaccharide revealed a significant anti-wall sticking effect. The spray drying power which had no notable change in the grain size made a increase in the fluidity, improvement in the moisture absorption and remarkable rise in the dissolution in vitro behavior. It was worth further studying the application of soybean polysaccharide in spray drying power of traditional Chinese medicine.
Epimedium
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chemistry
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Flavonoids
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analysis
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Particle Size
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Polysaccharides
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chemistry
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Powders
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Soybeans
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chemistry
10.Ultrasonographic appearance in children with thyroglossal cyst and thyroglossal fistula
Jia-mei, WANG ; Li-qun, JIA ; Xiao-man, WANG ; Jie, ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) 2013;(11):941-946
Objective To analyze the ultrasonographic appearance of thyroglossal duct cysts and thyroglossal duct ifstula, and disicuss the value of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of thyroglossal duct cysts and thyroglossal duct ifstula. Methods Totally 142 cases of surgically and pathologically conifrmed thyroglossal duct cysts and thyroglossal duct ifstula cases in Beijing Children′s Hospital Afifliated to Capital Medical University from 2005 to 2012 were retrospectively reviewed and the ultrasonographic characteristics were analyzed. Results Among 142 cases, 128 cases of thyroglossal duct cyst were diagnosed by ultrasound. The ultrasonographic manifestation generally presented as anechoic and uneven medium echo cystic masses, with posteria wall echo enhancement. Most of the cyst walls were thin, and close to the thyoid, with or without deep ifstula. If the cysts were associated with infection, the wall would be thickening and echo enhancement of the surrounding soft tissue could be seen. Cysts ranged from the root of tongue to the suprasternal fossa, mostly in midline level of the neck. Of all the 128 cases, 95 cases were single cyst, round in shape; 33 cases had irregular shape with a fistula extended deeply, 13 cysts extended to the hyoid trailing edge, 20 cases extended to the mouth lfoor. Ultrasound examination revealed ifstulas in 10 cases, which presented as a hypoechoic thin strip-like echo inside the neck soft tissue, 6 cases extended to the hyoid bone direction, 2 cases extended to the mouthlfoor, 2 cases extended to the front thyroid. The other 4 cases showed anterior hypoechoic area, without cyst or ifstula structure. Conclusions Ultrasound is valuable in detcting the size, position, internal echo of the cyst and sinus, as well as showing their relationship with the hyoid. It is an optimal choice for the diagnosis of thyroglossal cyst and thyroglossal ifstula.