1.Electromagnetic fields and neovascularization of tissue-engineered grafts
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2008;31(2):94-97
Neovascularization is one of the crucial challenges in tissue-engineered grafts.In order to find sdution to the problem,endothelial cells and animals were exposed to electromagnetic fields to examine the formation of new vascular.This review gives an overview of the effects of electromagnetic fields on the neovascularization of tissue-engineered grafts.
2.Effects of Jianpixiaoshi Decoction on Gastrointestinal Motility in Rats with Spleen-deficiency
Journal of China Medical University 2015;44(8):690-693
Objective To investigate the regulating effect of Jianpixiaoshi Decoction(JPXSD)on gastrointestinal motility in rats of functional dys-pepsia(FD)with spleen deficiency syndrome. Methods Forty healthy male SD rats were randomly divided into four groups:normal control group, model group,model traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)group and model western medicine group. Except for the normal control group,FD model of spleen-deficiency type was established by swimming to exhaustion on alternate days and alternating feeding of cabbage and lard for 25 days. Corre-sponding drugs were then administrated to those four groups:distilled water,JPXSD and Mosapride distilled water solution once a day by gavage for 7 days. Symptoms and body weights of these rats were observed and recorded during the experiment. After the last of drug administration,all groups were fasted for 24 hours. Nutritious semisolid paste marked with ink was given orally to the rats,GER and IPR of 1 hour were detected under anesthe-sia by sodium thiopental and blood were collected at the same time. The concentration of serum SP and SS were measured by ELISA according to the instructions. Results JPXSD improved the symptoms of model rats. Model TCM group showed significantly increased body weight,higher GER, lower IPR,higher serum SP level and lower SS level when compared to model group(P<0.05). Conclusion JPXSD could improve the symptoms of rat with spleen-deficiency,raise its body weight,accelerate the decreased gastric emptying and bring back the hyperactive small intestinal move-ment to normal. The regulating role of JPXSD may be realized through the increase of serum SP level and decrease of SS level.
3.The relationship between the nerve growth factor level in tears in active thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy and tear film stability
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2013;(2):191-195
Background Nerve growth factor (NGF) plays an important role in the maintenance of the tear film stability.It is well known that the damage of ocular surface causes dry eye in the patients with thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO).However,if NGF is helpful for the stability of tear film is unclear.Objective This study was to investigate the relationship of NGF concentration in tear with tear film stability in TAO patient before and after glucocorticoid treatment.Methods Prospective observational cohort study was designed.This study was approved by the Ethic Committee of Binzhou Medical College,and written informed consent was obtained from each subject before entering this trial.Thirty-eight patients with active TAO and thirty age-and gender-matched controls were enrolled in the study.Prednisolone acetate tablets were administered in TAO patients for 4 weeks at a back-titration regimen.The tear fluid was collected and NGF level was detected by ELISA.Clinical activity score (CAS) was evaluated under the slit lamp lamp.Schirmer Ⅰ test (S Ⅰ t) was performed and breakup time of tear film (BUT) was obtained in controls and patients with active TAO before and 4 weeks after steroid treatment.Results Baseline NGF levels in tear was higher in the patients with active TAO than in the controls (U=-5.026,P<0.01).NGF level decreased from 46.23 (42.34,51.42) ng/L to 27.45 (19.38,29.12) ng/L 4 weeks after steroid treatment (Z=-6.172,P<0.05),and CASdecreased significantly from 6 (5,7) to4 (2,5) (Z=-2.496,P<0.01).SⅠtvalue increased from 6 (4,11) mm to 11 (7,16) mm 4 weeks after steroid treatment (Z =-4.286,P<0.05),and the BUT prolonged from 5 (3,9) seconds to 11 (6,14) seconds(Z=-3.160,P<0.05).NGF levels in active TAO was significantly correlated with CAS (r=0.645,P<0.01),S Ⅰ t value (r =-0.530,P<0.01) and BUT (r =-0.430,P<0.01).Conclusions Tear NGF may stabilized the tear film.The application of steroid anti-inflammation drug can reduce the tear NGF level,increase the tear secretion and improve the tear film stability in patients with active TAO.
4.Study on complication after noncardiac thoracotomy in hypothyroidism with ST segment change patients
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2009;28(5):572-574
Objective To investigate complications in patients after noncardiac thoracotomy in hypothyroidism with ST changes. Methods Sixty one patients with hypothyroidism undergoing noncardiac thoracotomy were divided into ST segment change group(28 patients having ST segment depression≥0.05 mV) and controls(33 patients) according to the results of Holter. All patients were added with thyroid hormone, until the function of thyroid gland was normal before thoracotomy. The myocardial ischemia was measured by Holter within 48 hours after thoracotomy. Serum thyroid hormones was examined by radioimmunoassay during, before and after thoracotomy. And cardiovascular events were foliowed-up to hospital. Results Before and after thoracotomy serum TT3 in ST segment change group was (1.30±0.41), (2.09±0.45)nmol/L, TT4 was (80.56±30.28), (84.55±33.57) nmol/L, respectively; compared with the control group[TT3: (1.43±0.52), (2.38±0.51)nmol/L, TT4:(82.70± 29.43), (93.47±35.02)nmol/L], no significant differences were found(all P>0.05). After thoracotomy, 24 patients occurred myocardial ischemia, 10 patients occurred cardiovascular events in ST segment change group; 8 patients occurred myocardial ischemia, a patient occurred cardiovascular events in control group, there were significant differences between two groups(χ2=22.95,10.95, all P<0.05). The positive predictive value of ST segment change in Holter detection was 36% (10/28) recording in cardiovascular events of patients with cardiovascular disease undergoing noncardiac thoracotomy and hypothyroidism, negative predictive value was 97%(32/33). Conclusions Myocardial ischemia and other cardiovascular events tend to occur in hypothyroidism patients with ST segment change after noncardiac thoracotomy. ST segment change of preoperative Hoher detection recording cardiovascular events of hypothyroidism patients undergoing noncardiac thoracotomy has certain predictive value.
5.Effect of tacrolimus on renal function, blood lipids, cytokines and peripheral HMGB-1 and NF-κB in nephrotic syndrome patients
Jin ZHANG ; Yan ZHANG ; Hong YANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2015;(3):115-118
Objective To investigate effect of tacrolimus on renal function, blood lipids, cytokines and peripheral HMGB-1 and NF-κB in nephrotic syndrome patients.Methods From January 2012 to January 2014 in the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 127 cases of patients with nephrotic syndrome were included based on random number table, and divided into two groups (n=65) and control group (n=62).Control group with conventional symptomatic treatment, observation group in combination with tacrolimus treatment on the basis of control group, which were treated for a total of two courses, eight weeks for a course of treatment.Serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen levels, TG, TC, HDL-C, LDL-C levels, serum IL-1, TNF-αlevels and serum HMGB-1 and NF-κB levels were evaluated.Results The serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen levels after treatment was significantly lower than that of control group, respectively ( P<0.05 ) .TG, TC and LDL-C levels after treatment in observation group was significantly lower than that of control group respectively (P<0.05).Serum IL-1 and TNF-αlevels after treatment in observation group was significantly lower than that of control group respectively (P<0.05).Serum HMGB-1 and NF-κB levels after treatment in observation group was significantly lower than that of control group respectively (P<0.05).Conclusion Tacrolimus can reduce blood lipid levels, inflammatory reaction and serum HMGB-1, NF-κB levels in nephrotic syndrome patients, and significantly improve renal function.
6.Effect of alprostadil on serum levels of inflammatory cytokines and nutritional biochemical indexes in patients with chronic renal failure
Jin ZHANG ; Yan ZHANG ; Hong YANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2015;37(4):81-83,87
Objective To investigate effect of alprostadil on serum levels of inflammatory cytokines and nutritional biochemical indexes in patients with chronic renal failure.Methods According to the random number table, 129 patients with chronic renal failure patients were included in this group and randomly divided into observation groups (n=67) and control group (n=62).Control group were given conventional symptomatic treatment, and the observation group were given alprostadil treatment on the basis of control group with a course of four weeks of both groups.The Scr, BUN, IL-6, TNF-α, CRP, Ca2 +, ALB, P3 +, Hb, RBC, hemorheology changes were compared before and after treatment.Results The Scr, BUN levels after treatment was significantly lower than before treatment (P<0.05), and Scr, BUN levels in observation group after treatment was significantly lower than control group (P<0.05).Serum levels of IL-6, TNF-α, CRP after treatment significantly decreased than before treatment (P<0.05), serum IL-6, TNF-α, CRP after treatment was significantly lower than control group ( P<0.05 ).After treatment, Ca2 +, ALB levels of observation group was significantly higher than control group and P3 +was significantly lower than control group (P<0.05), while there were no significant differences of Hb, RBC.The hemorheology of observation group before treatment was significantly lower than control group ( P<0.05 ) .Conclusion Alprostadil can significantly improve renal function, and the possible mechanism may be associated with reducing serum levels of inflammatory factors and improving blood rheology, which delay progression of chronic renal failure effectively.
8.The cultivation of the ability of nurse interns' nurse-patient communication in emergency department
Weihua ZHANG ; Yan JIN ; Guolian SONG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2011;10(12):1509-1510
The article analyzes the problems of nurse-patient communication in nurse interns,and proposes the strategies of cultivating nurse-patient communication ability to reduce nurse-patient disputes and improve the overall quality of nursing students.
9.Studies on Qualitative and Quantitative Method of Gubaoxinshen Tablets
Yan ZHANG ; Xiangqun JIN ; Guangshu WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2009;(7):14-16
Objective:To establish the qualitative and quantitative methods for Gubaoxinshen Tablets. Method: Soy bean, and epimedium herb were identified by TLC, and the content of genistein and icarrin were determined by HPLC. Result: The developed TLC sports were was fairly clear, the HPLC method showed good repeatability. The average recovery of genistein was 98.9% with RSD 0.9%, and the average recovery of icarrin the was 98.0% with RSD 1.0%. Conclusion: The method is simple, accurate and can becauseofon control quality of Gubaoxinshen Tablets.
10.Expression of reactive oxygen species and hypoxia inducible factor-1α in epithelial ovarian cancer and their interaction
Yan ZHANG ; Weiguo JIN ; Aihua LI
Cancer Research and Clinic 2013;25(10):663-668
Objective To detect the expression of hypoxia inducible factor-lα (HIF-1α) in both mRNA and protein and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in human epithelial ovarian cancer,and investigate the abnormal state of oxygen metabolism and their interaction in human epithelial ovarian cancer develoment.Methods The expression of HIF-1α in mRNA and protein in epithelial ovarian cancer were detected by real time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemical Elivision plus two-step method,and the level of ROS was detected by fluorescence microplate reader.Results The relative content of HIF-1α mRNA in the epithelial ovarian cancer group was 4.466±0.754,which was higher than that of the benign control group (6.073±1.053) (t =-7.701,P =0.000).The expression of HIF-1α mRNA was raised gradually in tissues of the benign ovarian tumor,early and advanced stage of epithelial ovarian cancer (t =5.301,P =0.000).The expression of HIF-1α mRNA in the epithelial ovarian cancer had positive correlation with grade and lymph node metastasis (t =3.724,-3.851,P =0.000).The positive expression rate of HIF-1 α protein in epithelial ovarian cancer was 63.49 % (40/63),which was higher than that of the benign group (U =433,P =0.005),which had positive correlation with lymph node metastasis and stage (x2 =4.289,12.360; P =0.038,0.000).The expression of ROS in the epithelial ovarian cancer was 110.239±18.414,which was higher than that of the benign group (58.366±20.360) (t =11.068,P =0.000),which had positive correlation with grade,lymph node metastasis and stage (t =-2.055,2.816,-4.138; P =0.044,0.007,0.000).There was a moderate positive correlation between the expression of HIF-1α mRNA and ROS in epithelial ovarian cancer (r =0.572,P =0.000),and that was similar in low differentiation group and advanced group,there was a relatively high positive correlation in lymph node metastasis group (r =0.703,P =0.001),there was a relatively low correlation between HIF-1α mRNA and ROS (r =0.376,P =0.002).Conclusion Hypoxia is the basic characteristic of human epithelial ovarian carcers.This study suggested that HIF-1α is associated with human epithelial overaian cancer prognosis.ROS and HIF-1α might be involved in the genesis of human epithelial ovarian cancer,and the regulation of ROS to HIF-1α may play the important roles in the invasion and metastasis process of human epithelial ovarian cancer.The expression of HIF-1α is regulated by ROS at the transcriptional and protein levels,probably mainly on protein level.