1.Simultaneous determination of catechins and alkaloids in brick-tea by high performance liquid chromatography-diode array detection
Cheng-cheng, LI ; Li-na, LIANG ; Guang-qian, YU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2013;32(4):453-457
Objective To develop a method for determination of catechins and alkaloids in brick-tea by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) with diode array detection(DAD),and to explore optimum extraction conditions for catechins and alkaloids components in brick-tea.Methods Catechins and alkaloids were separated and detected by HPLC.Orthogonal experiment and paired t test was carried out to compare the effect of water and alcohol as extraction solvents and to obtain optimum extraction conditions for extracting catechins and alkaloids components in brick-tea.Results Six kinds of catechins of catechin,epicatechin,gallocatechin,epigallocatechin,epicatechin gallate,epigallocatechin gallate and two kinds of alkaloids of caffeine and theobromine were separated and detected simultaneously.Calibration curves between peak areas and concentration of each component in bricktea were linear within a suitable concentration range,and coefficients of determination (R2) were between 0.9990-0.9999; spiked recoveries were from 83.78% to 106.35%,and relative standard deviations(RSD) were between 0.50%-1.51%.The optimum extraction condition for catechins and alkaloids was 80% ethanol,solid-liquid ratio of 1:10,temperature 80 ℃ and extraction time 30 min.Conclusion Alcohol as extraction solvents with optimal combination on HPLC,six kinds of catechins and two kinds of alkaloids are separated accurately,qualitatively,rapidly and sensitively.
2.Value of multi-parametric MRI in the diagnosis of prostatic abscess
Journal of Practical Radiology 2014;(12):2016-2019
Objective To elucidate the MRI appearance of prostatic abscess,the DWI and enhanced MRI features.Methods 12 cases of prostatic abscesses were retrospectively analyzed,the clinical symptom mainly manifested as lower urinary tract symptoms and fever.All of the patients were given routine MR examination including DWI sequence,6 patients received further enhanced MR examination.Results In the 12 cases,there were 4 cases behaved as single type,8 cases as multifocal type.The abscess showed iso-or slightly hypo-signal intensity on T1 WI,hyper-signal intensity on T2 WI,markedly high signal intensity on DWI and correspond-ing markedly low signal intensity on ADC.Complete abscess walls showed iso-or slightly hyper signal on T1 WI,hypo-signal inten-sity on T2 WI.The mature abscess walls were thin and smooth,which showed homogeneously ring enhanced in 4 cases.The imma-ture abscess walls showed uneven thickness and moderately enhanced in 2 cases.Septum in the abscess could be found in 4 cases, which showed similar enhancement to the abscess walls,while the abscess cavity showed non-enhanced.Abscesses involved the sur-rounding structures in 2 cases,the involved area showed obvious hyper-signal on T2 WI fat-suppression sequence.Conclusion DWI is the best sequence in the diagnosis of prostatic abscess,the markedly high signal intensity on DWI is the characteristic sign.The enhanced MRI showed the walls and septa clearly,the extent and involvement of adjacent structures.The multi-parametric MRI is a prominent procedure in the diagnosis of prostatic abcess.
3.Effects of Preventive-electroacupuncture and Preventive-moxibustion at Guanyuan (RN4) on Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Ovary Axis in Ovariectomized Rats
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;(8):45-47
Objective To observe the regulatory effects of the preventive acupuncture and moxibustion at Guanyuan (RN4) points in ovariectomized rats, and discuss the mechanism of preventive acupuncture and moxibustion on hyoathalamus-pituitary-ovary (HPO) axis. Methods Totally 48 female SD rats were divided into 5 groups, including normal group, sham operation group, ovariectomized rats group, preventive acupuncture group and preventive moxibustion group. Except normal group and sham operation group, rats were ovariectomized after preventive acupuncture and preventive moxibustion for 30 d in corresponding groups. ELISA was used to determine the levels of E2, ER, GnRH, FSH and LH in the tissues including hypophysis, hypothalamus and uterus. Results Compared with the normal group, E2, ER and GnRH level in the tissue of the model group was significantly lower (P<0.01), the levels of FSH and LH increased obviously (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, E2, ER and GnRH level of preventive acupuncture group and preventive moxibustion group increased in different degree (P<0.05). FSH and LH level reduced in different degree (P <0.05). There was no obvious difference between preventive acupuncture and preventive moxibustion group (P>0.05). Conclusions The preventive acupuncture and preventive moxibustion at Guanyuan (RN4) has benign modulation to disordered HPO axis of ovariectomized rats. The ability of preventive acupuncture and preventive moxibustion are almost the same.
4.Changes of bone marrow microenvironment of myelodysplastic syndromes
Na SHEN ; Qing LI ; Fanjun CHENG
Journal of International Oncology 2016;43(9):715-717
Bone marrow microenvironment is a complex network consisting of hematopoietic stem/pro-genitor cells (HSPCs),non-hematopoietic cells,extracellular matrix and various cytokines.Its components interact to support normal hematopoiesis.Emerging evidence indicates that the dysfunction of mesenchymal stem cells,myeloid-derived suppressor cells,cytokines and the epigenetic alterations of HSPCs in the bone marrow microenvironment could influence normal hematopoiesis.Abnormal hematopoiesis contributes to the occurrence of hematological malignancies,such as myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).Animal models have confirmed that bone marrow microenvironment plays an important role in the original generation and maintenance of malignant diseases of hematopoietic system.
5.Clinical Analysis of Hashimoto′s Thyroiditis Combined with Hyperthyroidism in 56 Children
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2006;0(14):-
Objective To explore the clinical feature,diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of Hashimoto′s thyroiditis(HT) combined with hyperthyroidism in children.Methods The clinical features of 56 children with HT combined with hyperthyroidism,including clinical features,complications,thyroid hormone,thyroglobulin antibody(TGAb),thyroid peroxidase antibody(TPOAb),the detection of ultrasonic imaging and fine needle aspiration biopsies,diagnosis,treatment and prognosis were analyzed.Results The proportion of men to women was 16 in all 56 children,and the mean age at diagnosis was(9.95?2.09) years.The percentage of positive TGAb and TPOAb were 93% and 98%,respectively in all the 56 children.One child was diagnosed as HT combined with hyperthyroidism coexistent and myasthenia gravis type Ⅰ.The duration of hyperthyroidism ranged from 3 to 24 months.There were 14 children who had hypothyrodism and 8 children were euthyroid in all the 56 children.Conclusions Children with HT hyperthyroidism are more frequent in young females.TGAb and TPOAb are important markers for the diagnosis of HT.Pharmacotherapy is the first choice to treat HT hyperthyroidism.Hyperthyroidism is a clinical process of HT,and the percentage of children with hypothyrodism is increasing along with the development of disease.
6.A prospective, randomized controlled clinical study on the optimal treatment interval of pulsed dye laser in treating hypertrophic scar after burn
Li YANG ; Na LI ; Jing CHENG ; Juntao HAN ; Dahai HU
Chinese Journal of Burns 2020;37(1):E022-E022
Objective:To observe the influence of different treatment intervals of pulsed dye laser (PDL) in treating hypertrophic scar of burn patients and to explore the optimal treatment interval.Methods:From May 2018 to March 2019 , 20 burn patients who met the inclusion criteria and admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University were included in this prospective randomized controlled study. Patients were divided into 1 week group [4 patients, 2 males and 2 females, aged 27 (4, 67) years,19 scars], 2 weeks group [5 patients, 2 males and 3 females, aged 9 (3, 55) years, 15 scars], 3 weeks group [5 patients, 4 males and 1 female, aged 26 (19, 45) years,15 scars], and 4 weeks group [6 patients, 4 males and 2 females, aged 31 (14, 48) years,13 scars], according to the random number table, and treated with PDL with the treatment intervals of one week, two weeks, three weeks, and four weeks, respectively, and total treatment cycle of 3 months. Before the first treatment and three months after the first treatment, the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) was conducted and the decreased value of VSS score was calculated; the laser doppler blood flow meter was used to measure scar blood perfusion and the proportion of change in blood perfusion volume was conducted. Data were statistically analyzed with Kruskal-Wallis test, Wilcoxon rank sum test, Wilcoxon symbolic rank sum test, Bonferroni correction, and Fisher’s exact probability test.Results:The VSS scores of patients in 1 week group, 2 weeks group, 3 weeks group, and 4 weeks group in three months after the first treatment were significantly lower than those before the first treatment ( Z=-3.74, -3.47, -2.69, -3.25, P<0.01). There were no statistically significant differences in the decreased values of VSS scores in three months after the first treatment among the patients in 4 groups ( H=5.18, P>0.05). Three months after the first treatment, the blood perfusion volumes of patients in 2 weeks group and 3 weeks group were significantly lower than those before the first treatment ( Z=-2.95, -2.50, P<0.05). The proportions of changes in blood perfusion volume of patients in the 4 groups were respectively -0.02(-1.05-0.69), -0.29 (-0.75-0.18), -0.11 (-0.55-0.23), 0.05 (-0.61-0.75). There were statistically significant differences among the 4 groups ( H=9.39, P<0.05). The proportions of changes in blood perfusion volume of patients in 2 weeks group was statistically higher than that of 1 week group ( Z=2.76, P<0.01). Conclusions:PDL treatment can reduce the VSS score and blood perfusion volume of scar, the blood perfusion volumes of patients in 2 weeks group and 3 weeks group were significantly decreased, they can be recommended as the appropriate treatment interval of PDL for hypertrophic scar after burn.
7.The clinical efficacy of Xipayigingiva consolidation gargle for root canal flushing
Tong LIN ; Baixiang CHENG ; Ang LI ; Lipeng HOU ; Na HU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(19):3209-3212
Objective To explore the efficacy of Xipayigingiva consolidation gargle for root canal flushing. Methods 543 teeth in 543 patients with acute or chronic pulpitis or apical periodontitis who needed root canal treatmentwere divided into three groups by completely randomized design. The three groups wereXipayigingiva consolidation gargle group, hydrogen peroxide group, and sodium hypochlorite group. Conventional pulp chamber incision, pulpectomy and root canals preparation were used for the affected teeth. Three different rinsing solutions were applied to flush root canal. One week later , signs and symptoms were observed , and success rate was assessed in patients by comparing among the three groups. Results Regardless of duration of disease course and patients′ oral health situation, the success rate did not differ significantly among the three groups (P > 0.05). Conclusions Xipayi gingiva consolidation gargle has the same effect as sodium hypochlorite and hydrogen peroxide. It can be used as an alternative for flushing root canal.
8.Correlation between levator ani muscle injury and pelvic organ prolapse in primiparous women 6 months post vaginal delivery:a static and dynamic MRI study
Na LI ; Yue CHENG ; Can CUI ; Wen SHEN
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2016;(1):27-31
Objective To observe the location of pelvic organs, the morphology and function of levator ani muscle (LAM) in primiparous women post vaginal delivery at 6 months postpartum using static and dynamic MRI, and investigate the correlation between LAM injury and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Methods A perspective analysis of static and dynamic MRI was performed in fifty-one primiparous women post vaginal delivery at 6 months postpartum and thirty-five nulliparous women without experience of pregnancy and delivery as control group from June 2014 to January 2015. Previous pregnancy and abortion history, previous pelvic surgery and pelvic mass diseases were excluded. Cases with pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms were excluded from the control group. All of the women underwent static and dynamic MRI. The primiparous group was divided into two groups on presence or absence of POP on MRI findings:primiparous POP group and primiparous control group. The levatorani scoring system based on static MRI was used to characterize morphological changes of LAM into none, minor and major injury by the total score of bilateral LAM. A series of parameters including H line (the distance between the inferior margin of pubic symphysis to anorectal junction), M line (the perpendicular distance between the distal end of H line to pubococcygeal line), levator plate angle (LPA), iliococcygeal angle (ICA), and levator hiatus length and area were measured on static and dynamic MR images. Fisher exact test was performed to compare difference in distribution of the LAM injury between the primiparous group and control group, as well as the primiparous POP group and primiparous control group. Independent sample t test or Mann-Whitney test was used to compare difference in LAM parameters between the primiparous POP group and primiparous control group. Results In the 51 cases primiparous group, 44 cases showed none injury, whilst 5 cases with minor and 2 cases with major injury in the puborectal muscle. Thirty two cases showed none injury, whilst 10 cases with minor and 9 cases with major injury in the iliococcygeal muscle. In the 35 cases control group, none injury was shown in puborectal muscle, whilst 32 cases with none, 2 cases with minor and 1 case with major injury in the iliococcygeal muscle. There was no significant difference in the puborectal muscle injury between the two groups (P=0.203), and there was significant difference in the iliococcygeal muscle injury between the two groups (P<0.05). In the 24 cases primiparous POP group, 20 cases showed none injury, whilst 2 cases with minor and 2 cases with major injury in the puborectal muscle. Fourteen cases showed none injury, whilst 6 cases with minor and 4 cases with major injury in the iliococcygeal muscle. In the 27 cases primiparous control group, 24 cases showed none and 3 cases with minor injury in the puborectal muscle, whilst 18 cases with none, 4 cases with minor and 5 cases with major injury in the iliococcygeal muscle. There was no significant difference in the puborectal muscle injury and iliococcygeal muscle injury between the two groups (P=0.588 and 0.559, respectively). The LH during Valsalva status in primiparous POP group and primiparous control group were (6.7 ± 1.1) and (5.0 ± 0.6) cm, respectively, whilst the LHA was (41.6 ± 12.6) and (24.2 ± 5.5) cm2. There were significant difference between the corresponding groups (P=0.042 and 0.004, respectively). There was no significant difference between the corresponding groups of the other LAM parameters on static and dynamic MRI (all P>0.05). Conclusion Vaginal delivery may cause various degrees of LAM injury, the LAM functional deficiency were observed in primiparous women combined with POP.
9.Identification and activity assay of a polysaccharide from abalone harslet
Tingting CHENG ; Dongmei LI ; Na LIU ; Beiwei ZHU
Chinese Journal of Marine Drugs 1994;0(02):-
Objective To determine the purity,composition and antitumor activities of polysaccharide AHP-12 from abalone harslet.Methods Its purity was checked by HPLC with TSK-GEL G4000PWXL column and agarose gel electrophoresis;Molecular weight was determined by gel filtration chromatography;Sulfate content was identified by gelatine nephelometry and aminohexose content by chromatometry;Gas chromatograph was applied to determine monosaccharide composition;Antitumor activities were investigated by MTT method.Results AHP-12 from abalone harslet was a homogeneous polysaccharide both measured by molecular weight and electric property;The molecular weight was about 3?105;It was contained sulfate 13.07% and aminohexose 4.98%;AHP-12 was composed of rhamnose,fucose and galactose(the ratio in mole is 1∶2.2∶1.7);the activity determined by MTT method showed it could hamper the growth of HeLa cell.Conclusion AHP-12 was extracted and purified from abalone harslet.It was a homogeneous polysaccharide,which contained sulfate and aminopolysaccharide,and with weak antitumor activities in vitro.
10.Effect of dexmedetomidine on quality of recovery from anesthesia in patients undergoing modified electroconvulsive therapy with propofol anesthesia
Xiang LI ; Na GUO ; Nan CHENG ; Shaoli ZHOU ; Ziqing HEI
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2016;36(4):430-432
Objective To evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine on the quality of recovery from anesthesia in the patients undergoing modified electroconvulsive therapy (MECT) with propofol anesthesia.Methods One hundred and ten patients of both sexes,aged 18-50 yr,weighing 45-80 kg,of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ,scheduled for elective MECT with general anesthesia,were randomly assigned into 2 groups (n =55 each) using a random number table:control group (group C) and dexmedetomidine group (group D).Dexmedetomidine was infused intravenously in a dose of 0.5 μg/kg (in normal saline 10 ml) over 10 min in group D,while normal saline 10 ml was infused intravenously over 10 min in group C.Propofol 1.5 mg/kg and succinylcholine 0.5 mg/kg were injected intravenously,and MECT was performed in the two groups.The emergence time was recorded.The development of cardiovascular events,nausea and vomiting,respiratory depression,headache,somnolence and agitation during recovery from anesthesia was recorded.Results Compared with group C,the incidence of nausea and vomiting,headache and agitation during recovery from anesthesia was significantly decreased (P<0.05),and no significant changes were found in the emergence time,and incidence of hypertension,tachycardia,respiratory depression and somnolence during recovery from anesthesia in group D (P> 0.05).Conclusion Dexmedetomidine (intravenously infused in a dose of 0.5 μg/kg over 10 min before anesthesia) can raise the quality of recovery from anesthesia in the patients undergoing MECT with propofol anesthesia.