1.Optimization of the Extraction and Preparation Process of Total Terpene Constituents in Platycladi Seed
Jinyu CUI ; Ruihai LI ; Tianzhu JIA
China Pharmacist 2017;20(3):434-437
Objective:To investigate the optimal extraction and dripping pills preparation of total terpene constituents in platycladi seed. Methods:The extraction processes of ultrasound, reflux, microwave and homogenization were investigated by single factor tests. The effects of extraction time, temperature, solid-liquid ratio and extraction times on the extraction of total terpene constituents in platy-cladi seed were investigated by orthogonal tests. Orthogonal tests were used to investigate the effects of the ratio of polyethylene glycol 6000 to poloxamer 188, the ratio of drug to matrix, the temperature of liquid and the dropping process on the quality of dropping pills. Results:The homogeneous extraction was used, and the optimum extraction conditions were as follows: the extraction time was 10 min, the temperature was 80℃, the solid-liquid ratio was 1 :10, and extraction time was once. The best preparation process of drop-ping pills was as follows:the ratio of polyethylene glycol 6000 to poloxamer 188 was 5 :1, the ratio of drug to matrix was 1 :3, the temperature of liquid was 80℃ and the dropping distance was 10 cm. Conclusion: The method of homogeneous extraction is simple, which can break the materials and extract the active ingredients simultaneously. The preparation process of dropping pills is reasonable and feasible, which is easy for the production and application.
2.Effects of a small interfering RNA targeting HPV16E7 on proliferation and apoptosis of SiHa cells and expressions of six tumor suppressor genes
Jia LONG ; Liming LI ; Cui XU ; Jia YANG ; Mingjun JIANG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2016;49(10):717-721
Objective To evaluate effects of human papilloma virus(HPV)16E7 on expressions of six tumor suppressor genes(including MT1G, NMES1, RRAD, SFRP1, SPARC and TFPI2)in a cell line SiHa, as well as on its proliferation and apoptosis. Methods SiHa cells were divided into two groups to be transfected with a small interfering RNA targeting HPV16E7(E7SiRNA, experimental group)and an empty vehicle(negative control group) respectively, with SiHa cells receiving no treatment serving as the blank control group. After 48 hours, qPCR was performed to measure the mRNA expressions of E7 and six tumor suppressor genes, CCK?8 assay to evaluate cellular proliferative activity, and flow cytometry to assess apoptosis of SiHa cells. Results At 48 hours after the transfection, the experimental group showed significantly decreased E7 mRNA expression(0.25 ± 0.036, P<0.05), but increased mRNA expressions of the six genes(MT1G 1.403 ± 0.190, NMES1 1.720 ± 0.060, RRAD 1.390 ± 0.160, SFRP1 1.493 ± 0.120, SPARC 2.157 ± 0.144, TFPI2 2.060 ± 0.122, all P < 0.05). The proliferative activity of SiHa cells was significantly decreased(0.554 ± 0.130 vs. 1.028 ± 0.236 and 1.220 ± 0.126, both P<0.05), but the apoptosis rate was significantly increased(9.222%vs. 0.246%and 0.123%, both P<0.05)in the experimental group compared with the negative control group and blank control group. No significant differences were observed between the negative control group and blank control group in proliferative activity or apoptosis rate of SiHa cells(both P>0.05). Conclusion E7 may participate in HPV16?induced cellular malignant transformation by suppressing the mRNA expressions of 6 tumor suppressor genes, including MT1G, NMES1, RRAD, SFRP1, SPAR and TFPI2.
3.Analysis of perioperative risk factors for seizures in children with congenital heart disease following cardiopulmonary bypass
Mengyao LI ; Yanqin CUI ; Shuyao NING ; Xinxin CHEN ; Jia LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(1):14-18
Objective:To examine the occurrence of seizures and perioperative risk factors in children after obtaining cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).Methods:Electroencephalograph (EEG) and cerebral oxygen saturation (ScO 2) were monitored in 87 patients (aged 3 days-110 months, with the median at 4.4 months) and they were admitted to the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) from May 2018 to April 2019, with 77 patients for 72 h after CPB and 10 cases with clinical seizures after CICU discharge for 8-180 h. Clinical data were recorded every 4 hours, including blood pressure, central venous pressure (CVP), temperature, arterial blood gases, lactate, doses of Dopamine, Milrinone, and Adrenalin, and daily C-reaction protein (CRP) and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP). Demographic data, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons-European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery(STAT) mortality classification and clinical outcomes (duration of mechanical ventilation, CICU and hospital stay, and death) were recorded. Results:Seizures occurred in 24 patients (27.6%) within 48 h after CPB.EEG seizures appeared in 7 patients, both EEG and clinical seizures in 7 patients, and clinical seizures in 10 patients.Three patients developed epilepsy.There were 2 hospital deaths and both had EEG seizures.Patients with seizures had higher STAT categories, longer operative time and worse clinical outcomes (all P<0.05). Univariate regression revealed that the occurrence of seizures was positively related to adrenalin, temperature, lactate level (all P<0.01), blood pressure, CVP (all P<0.05) and CRP ( P<0.1), and negatively correlated with arterial carbon dioxide tension[ pa(CO 2)], ScO 2 and dose of Milrinone (all P<0.05). In multivariate regression, only dose of Adrenalin ( P<0.001) and lactate level ( P<0.01) remained significant. Conclusions:The incidence of seizures was high in children after CPB.Numerous perioperative factors that were related to seizures were identified.The most significant risk factors were higher dose of adrenaline and lactate level.Studies on neurological injury after CPB are urgently needed in China in order to reduce brain injury and improve neurodevelopmental outcomes.
4.Expression of connective tissue growth factor in fibrotic pancreas
Jia LI ; Shuang LIU ; Haichen SUN ; Yeqing CUI ; Fei LI
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2011;11(4):278-280
Objective To observe the expression of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) in pancreas, and discuss its significance. Methods The pancreatic fibrosis model was induced by high fat diets. The rats were sacrificed 16 weeks later, and the pancreatic tissue was harvested for routine pathologic examinations. Pancreatic collagen fibrosis I was determined by HE and Sirius red staining;α-SMA and CTGF expression were detected by immunohistochemistry. Results After pancreatic fibrosis, pancreatic lobules and acinar atrophy was observed, lobules gap was widened, interstitial fibrous tissue was significantly proliferated, the synthesis of pancreatic collagen fibrosis I was significantly increased when compared with normal pancreas ( 1500.2 + 255.8 vs. 57.4 ± 23.2, P < 0. 01 ), the expression of α-SMA was significantly increased when compared with normal pancreas( 1500.2 + 255.8 vs. 57.4 + 23.2, P < 0. 01 ), and the expression of CTGF was significantly increased when compared with normal pancreas (2950.5 ± 431.9 vs. 382.2 + 190.8, P <0.01 ), and there were abundant activated PSCs. Conclusions CTGF participated in the regulation of pancreatic fibrosis development; the function of CTGF was closely related to PSCs activation.
5.lsokinetic test for flexor and extensor muscle strength of hip joint:Characteristics of students in physical education colleges
Fuchi JIA ; Xiaoyan HU ; Bater CUI ; Yujuan CHEN ; Li LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(11):1975-1978
BACKGROUND:Isokinetic test system has been widely used to evaluate the muscle function levels Whereas.the reports concerning effect of sport training on the development of muscle strength of hip joint in college students using isokinetic testing are few.OBJECTIVE:To assess the extensor and flexor muscle strength of hip joints in college students with isokinetic testing system METHODS:Totally 40 volunteers,including 20 male and 20 female students were selected.Kinitech isokinetic testing system,produced by Australian Kylingk Company,was used to test the flexion and extension muscle of hip ioints as the sequence of centripetal followed by centrifugal.The test speed was 60(°)/s as slow speed,180(°)/a as middle speed,240(°)/s as high speed.Peak torque(PT)and relative values of extension and flexion muscles,total power(TP)and relative total power were measured.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:At the respective speed,PT and relative values of female students were greater than that of female students(P<0.01).Atthe speed of 60,120 and 240(°)/s,flexor PT was smaller than that of extensor PT in male students,which was opposite in the female students,but the difference had no significance(P>0 05).At the respective speed.TP of males were greater than that of female students(P<0.01).In male students,TP and relative values of flexor were smaller than extensorat speed of 60(°)/s and 120(°)/s(P<0.01),and had difference at speed of 240(°)/s(P<0.05).Infemale students,TP and relative values had significant difference between flexor and extensor at speed of 60(°)/s(P<0 01)and at speed of 120(°)/sand 240(°)/s(P<0 05).At the respective speed,PT and relative values,TP and relative values in male students are all greater than females.These values decrease with the speed increasing.At the respective values,values of male students are bigger than females.
6.Ultrasound features of 91 cases of medullary thyroid cancer
Yuanjing HUANG ; Zhuyao LI ; Meng JIA ; Xiubo LU ; Kefei CUI
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2021;15(1):27-30
Objective:To summarize the ultrasound features of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) and analyze its diagnosis value for MTC.Methods:91 patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma (103 nodules) in Department of Thyroid Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from Apr. 2013 to Nov. 2018 were retrospectively analyzed, including 36 males and 55 females. Preoperative ultrasound features and serum calcitonin levels were recorded. SPSS 22.0 was used and the measurement data of normal distribution was expressed as ± s, and the enumeration data was described by ratio or rate. The comparison between groups was performed by single factor ANOVA and rank sum test. Results:83.5% (86/103) of the MTC nodules were located in the middle and upper thyroid gland. Hypoechoic accounted for 78.6% (80/103) . 81.6% (84/103) of them had calcification and 74.8% (77/103) of these nodules had abundant blood flow signals (color Doppler flow imaging, CDFI Ⅱ-Ⅲ) . 91.3% (94/103) of them had aspect ratio less than 1, 87.4% (90/103) were solid and 35.0% (36/103) had comet tail sign. The positive rate of preoperative serum calcitonin was 86.8% (79/91) . There were significant differences in shape ( P=0.001) , margin ( P=0.012) , cystic ( P=0.004) , comet-tail ( P<0.001) , lymph node ( P<0.001) and color Doppler flow imaging ( P=0.001) through comparing MTC nodules in different TI-RADS grades. Conclusions:MTC can behave as single, solid, hypoechoic, large round nodule located in the middle or upper thyroid gland, with thick calcification and abundant blood flow signals in ultrasound. The surrounding area may be accompanied with comet tail sign, and the probability of lymph node metastasis is high. The suspicious nodules screened by ultrasound can be further diagnosed by serum calcitonin.
7.Correlation Study between Serum Homocysteine, Folate,Vitamin B12 Levels and Head and Neck Vascular Stenosis in Patients with Ischemic Cerebro Vascular Disease
Lin ZUO ; Jia ZHAO ; Xiaojian JIANG ; Yanyan LI ; Guangbin CUI
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2017;32(2):23-25,29
Objective To investigate the correlation between HCY (Homocysteine),folate,vitamin B12 and head and neck vascular stenosis in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease.Methods 225 patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease in Tangdu Hospital of the Fourth Military Medical University were enrolled in the study from April 2016 to October 2016.The serum levels of HCY,folate and vitamin B12 were detected.CT angiography (CTA) was uesd for patients with head and neck vascular scanning.According to whether the presence of vascular stenosis,patients were classified as no vessel stenosis group and vascular stenosis group.According to the degree of stenosis,patients were classified as no vascular stenosis group,mild moderate stenosis group and severe stenosis group.Results The HCY levels in the vascular stenosis group were significantly higher than no vessel stenosis group,while the levels of folate and vitamin B12 were significantly lower than no vessel stenosis group,the differences were statistically significant (t=9.656,7.140 and 8.350,all P<0,01).The HCY levels in mild moderate stenosis group and severe stenosis group were significantly higher than no vessel stenosis group,and the HCY levels in severe stenosis group were significantly higher than mild moderate stenosis group,the differences were statistically significant (t=6.108,9.401 and 5.273,all P<0.01).The folate levels in mild moderate stenosis group and severe stenosis group were significantly lower than no stenosis group,the differences were statistically significant (t=5.574 and 5.988,all P<0.01).The vitamin B12 levels in mild moderate stenosis group and severe stenosis group were significantly lower than no stenosis group,the differences were statistically significant (t=4.548 and 7.816,all P<0.01).The degree of head and neck vascular stenosis and serum levels of HCY were positively correlated (r=0.331,P<0.01).The degree of head and neck vascular stenosis and levels of vitamin B12 were negatively correlated (r=-0.279,P<0.05).Conclusion The levels of HCY,folate and vitamin tB12 were closely related to the degree of head and neck vascular stenosis.HCY,folate,vitamin B12 and head and neck CTA play important roles in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease clinically.
8.Study on the Residual Characteristics of Pesticide and Heavy Metals in Panax notoginseng
Jia LIU ; Li WANG ; Xueping LU ; Tao CUI ; Lingfang PENG
China Pharmacy 2015;(21):2975-2976,2977
OBJECTIVE:To know the residual characteristics of organochlorine pesticides and 5 kinds of heavy metals (Cu, As,Cd,Hg and Pb) in Panax notoginseng. METHODS:P. notoginseng samples with 3 years were collected from Baiyi Town, Songming County and Liushao Township,Xundian County of Yunnan Province in Apr. 2013. 60 strains of P. notoginseng and 1 kg rhizosphere soil samples were also collected. The organochlorine pesticide residues and 5 kinds of heavy metals on its various parts and soil samples were detected. Pesticide residues determination method in Chinese Pharmacopoeia(2010 edition,volumeⅠ)was conducted to determine the organochlorine pesticides and 5 kinds of heavy metals (Cu,As,Cd,Hg and Pb). RESULTS:There was pentachloronitrobenzene in different parts of P. notoginseng from Baiyi Town,Songming County,and the contents were root bark>fibrous≥notches>ribs>leaves;there were pentachloronitrobenzene only in the root bark and fibrous of P. notoginseng from Liushao Township,Xundian County,and the contents were root bark>fibrous. No Hg was detected in any part of P. notoginseng samples,and the other heavy metals were highest in root bark;As and Pb were relatively high in soil,the contents of As and Pb in samples were far lower than in soil. CONCLUSIONS:The contents of pesticide residues and heavy metals in different parts of P. notoginseng are different,and those in root bark are relatively high. P. notoginseng sample contains organochlorine pesticides, which is mainly pentachloronitrobenzene;P. notoginseng sample has relatively strong accumulation of Cd.
9.Consideration and exploration for clinical teaching of medical graduate students
Xianhua LIU ; Xiaodong BAI ; Jia CUI ; Ailing LI ; Dujuan ZENG
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(12):-
Clinical teaching plays an important role in the education of medical graduate students.In the clinical teaching of the graduate students of burn and plastic surgery,we based it on clinical practice and guided the students in changing their modes of learning and thinking from examination-orientedness to problem solving,from simple vertical to clinical lateral thinking.We made sure that they all acquired innovative ideas and correct methods of clinical research by various academic activities,and cultivated their practical abilities and medical virtues by strict training and moral education.
10.Curative Efficacy of Combined Use of Dexamethasone Palmitate, Vitamin B12 and Lidocaine in Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis and Serum Levels of IL-1, MMP-3 and TIMP-1
Yongjian CUI ; Jian WANG ; Yan LI ; Hongxia ZHANG ; Jia LIU
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2017;17(24):4664-4667
Objective:To investigate the curative efficacy of combined use of dexamethasone palmitate,vitamin B12 and lidocaine in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis and its effects on the seum levels of interleukin-1 (IL-1),matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) and matrix metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1).Methods:84 patients with osteoarthritis of knee were selected from August 2014 to July 2015 in Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University and divided into the observation group and the control group according to the order of admission,42 cases in each group.The observation group was given intra-articular injection of dexamethasone palmitate,vitamin B12 and lidocaine,and the control group was treated with traditional Chinese medicine.The clinical efficacy was evaluated after treatment.The changes of serum IL-1,MMP-3,TIMP-1 levels and visual analogue (VAS) score were compared before and at 1 months after treatment.Results:After treatment,the total effective rate of observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05),the serum levels ofIL-1,MMP-3 levels and VAS score were significantly lower than those before treatment,serum TIMP-1 level was obviously higher than that before treatment(P <0.05),the serum levels of IL-1,MMP-3 levels were significantly lower in the observation group than those of the control group,while the serum TIMP-1 level was obviously higher than(P<0.05) Conclusion:Intra-articular injection with dexamethasone palmitate,vitamin B12 and lidocaine could effectively decrease the levels of serum IL-1 and MMP-3,increase the level ofTIMP-1,and relieve the pain in the patients with knee osteoarthritis.