1.Effect of Broussonetia papyrifera ( L. ) Vent aqueous extract on the ability of space learning and memory in the rats complex model of Alzheimer's disease
Li HU ; Yinghong LI ; Zhengzhi WU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2010;19(11):1001-1004
Objective To observe the effect of aqueous extract of Broussonetia papyrifera ( L. ) Vent on the ability of space learning and memory in the rats with Alzheimer' s disease (AD) induced by Aβ 25-35 and Dgalactose and to explore the mechanisms underlying those improvements. Methods The animal model of AD was established by Aβ 25-35 stereotactic injection into the hippocampus of rats in 5 minutes,while long-term intraperitoneal injection with D-gal. After the injection of Aβ25-35,rats were treated with aqueous extract of Broussonetia papyrifera ( L. ) Vent for the next 30 days. Morris water maze with computer system and the spatial exploration experiments were used to assess the behavior performances of the rats. Immunohistochemical technique was used to detect the expression of BiP, PERK and CHOP. Results The ability of space learning and memory of rats complex model of Alzheimer's disease induced by Aβ25-35 and D-gal was damaged,while escape latency was (20.90± 9.16 ) s,and the proportion of original platform quadrant was ( 11.05 ± 4.43 ) %. The expression level of Bip was reduced ,while the mean gray was ( 139.71 ± 3.47 ). The expression level of PERK and CHOP was increased,while the mean gray were (97.96 ± 5.97 ), ( 110.93±4.91 )separately. The escape latency of rats in the aqueous extract of Broussonetia papyrifera ( L. ) Vent treated groups was ( 5.41 ± 3.47 ) s and shorter than the model group,while the proportion of original platform quadrant was (48.28 ± 7.03 )% and higher than the model group.The expression level of Bip in the treated group was higher than the model group, while the mean gray were ( 121.17 ±4.76). The expression level of PERK and CHOP in the treated group was lower than the model group,while the mean gray were ( 122.11 ± 4.73 ), ( 123.34 ± 7.73 ) separately. Significant differences were observed between model group and aqueous extract of Broussonetia papyrifera ( L. ) Vent treated groups (P< 0. 05 ~ 0. 01 ).Conclusion Aqueous extract of Broussonetia papyrifera ( L. ) Vent can improve learning and memory disorders of the model rats induced by Aβ25-35 and D-galactose. ER (endoplasmic reticulum) stress and correlated apoptosis pathway might be involved in the underlying mechanisms.
2.Study of community nursing intervention on medication compliance of hypertension patients
Li HU ; Qi ZUO ; Yanping WU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(14):53-54
Objective To discuss the effect of community nursing intervention on medication compliance and control rates of blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension.Methods Community nursing intervention was conducted to 73 community patients with essential hypertension. The patients' medication compliance was compared before and after intervention and their control of blood pressure was also observed. Results The difference was statistically significant in the comparison of patients' knowledge of antihypertension and the proper use of antihypertensive drugs before and after intervention. Blood pressure control rate was 80.82%.Conclusions Community nursing intervention can improve patients' medication compliance and effectively control the blood pressure of the patients.
4.The effects and mechanisms of G protein-coupled receptor 91 on blood-retinal barrier in diabetic rats
Jianyan HU ; Tingting LI ; Qiang WU
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2015;31(2):157-161
Objective To investigate the effects and mechanisms of G protein-coupled receptor 91 (GPR91) on blood-retinal barrier (BRB) in diabetic rats.Methods A lentiviral vector of shRNA targeting rat GPR91 and scrambled shRNA were constructed.Healthy male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were selected in this study.The 60 rats were randomized into 4 groups and treated as follows:(1) control group (Group A,n=15),the rats received injections of an equal volume of 0.1% citrate buffer;(2) streptozocin (STZ) group (Group B,n=15),the rats received injections of STZ;(3) LV.shScrambled group (Group C,n=15),diabetic rats received an intravitreal injection of 1 μl 1 × 10s TU/ml scrambled shRNA lentiviral particles at 2 weeks after the induction of diabetes;(4) LV.shGPRg1 group (Group D,n=15),diabetic rats received an intravitreal injection of 1 μl 1 × 108 TU/ml pGCSIL-GFP-shGPR91 lentiviral particles.At 12 weeks after intravitreal injection,immunohistochemistry and Western blot were used to assess the expression of GPRg1,p-extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK)1/2,t-ERK1/2,p-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK),t-JNK,p-p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and t-p38 MAPK.Haematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining and Evans blue dye were used to assess the structure and function of the retinal vessel.Immunohistochemistry enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to test the protein level of VEGF.Results Immunohistochemistry staining showed that GPR91 was predominantly localized to the cell bodies of the ganglion cell layer.Western blot showed that GPR91 expression in Group D decreased significantly compared with Group C (F=39.31,P<0.01).HE staining showed that the retina tissue in Group B and C developed telangiectatic vessels in the inner layer of retina,while the telangiectatic vessels attenuated in Group D.It was also demonstrated in Evans blue dye that the microvascular leakage in Group D decreased by (33.8±4.11)% compared with Group C and there was significant difference (F =30.35,P<0.05).The results of ELISA showed the VEGF secretion of Group B and C increased compared with Group A and the VEGF expression in Group D was significantly down regulated after silencing GPR91 gene (F=253.15,P<0.05).The results of Western blot indicated that compared with Group A,the expressions of p-ERK1/2,p-JNK and p-p38 MAPK were significantly upregulated (q=6.38,2.94,3.45;P<0.05).Meanwhile,the activation of ERK1/2 was inhibited by GPR91 shRNA and the difference was statistically significant (F=22.50,P<0.05).Conclusions The intravitreal injection of GPR91 shRNA attenuated the leakage of BRB in diabetic rats.GPR91 regulated the VEGF release and the leakage of BRB possibly through the ERK1/2 signaling pathway.
5.Molecular pathophysiological basis of the ocular albinism type 1
Weiqing WU ; Hongyi LI ; Hu ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(02):-
Ocular albinism type 1 (OA1),the most form of the ocular albinism,is an X-linked disorder mainly characterized by a severe reduction of visual acuity,hypopigmentation of the retina,photophobia,strabismus and nystagmus. The OA1 gene is located on chromosome Xp22.32 and the coding sequence is divided into nine exons. The OA1 gene codes for a 404 amino acid protein thought to be a melanosomal transmembrane glycoprotein. The OA1 protein is similar to the G protein-coupled receptors,but it's exact function is not clear. There are many mutations and deletions of the OA1 gene have been found.
6.Experimental Study on Anti-tumor Immunity with Chromatic DNA from Staphylococcus Aureus in Vivo
Fengyuan LI ; Esheng WU ; Chengping HU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2001;0(06):-
Objective To investigate the effects of staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) DNA on anti-tumor in vivo and its mechanism. Methods The chromatic DNA purified from S.aureus was used in the experiments of antitumor in vivo, and immunological indices were measured. Results S.aureus DNA could inhibit the tumor growth by peritoneal injection, increase the serum IFN-? level and regulate the serum TNF-? level in the nude mice carrying transplant tumor. Conclusion S aureus DNA has a characteristic of anti-tumor immunity, and can be used in immunotherapeutic treatment of tumors.
7.Preparation and in vitro evaluation of diclofenac potassium delayed-sustained release pellets
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2010;41(2):135-140
Diclofenac potassium delayed-sustained release pellets were prepared by double-layer coating method with ethylcellulose aqueous dispersion.The effects of release condition and pellet compositions on the in vitro drug release were evaluated.The formulation was optimized by the central composite design-response surface methodology.It was shown that the pH of the media greatly affected the in vitro drug release of the pellets while the viscosity of the media had little influence.Drug release from the pellets was related to the proportion of the inner coat to the outer coat and the amount of pore forming agent in the outer coat.The optimization of the formulation could be achieved by the central composite design-response surface methodology.
8.Analysis of the Use of Essential Medicines in 20 Medical and Health Institutions in Beijing from 2013 to the First Half Year of 2014
China Pharmacy 2015;(24):3354-3356,3357
OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for the promotion of rational use of essential medicines and further implementa-tion of essential medicines system. METHODS:Depended on the data (including the number of species,the amount of prescrip-tion and prescription departments,etc)of essential medicines(chemical drugs and biological drugs)use in outpatient and emergen-cy departments and wards of 20 sample medical and health institutions fromThe Hospital Prescriptions Cooperation Project,statis-tical analysis was performed by using Excel and Access software. RESULTS:The proportion of the amount of essential medicines included in National Essential Medicines List(2012 edition)or Beijing Essential Medicines(Supplementary list)(2012 edition)to the amount of total medicines(hereinafter referred to as the essential medicines use ratio)in medical and health institutions of Bei-jing from 2013 to the first half year of 2014 was small and showed a slight downward trend. The essential medicines use ratio of grade 2 and grade 3 general hospitals did not reached the required ratio by former Health Department. The essential medicines use ratio in different departments showed great differences,the essential medicines use ratio in imaging department was 100%,while chemotherapy departnent was 4.04%. The essential medicines use ratio in different medicines also showed great differences,5 kinds of drugs(including sulfani lamides)was 100%,while there were 16 kinds of drugs that was less than 0.1%. CONCLUSIONS:The essential medicines use ratio is relatively low in medical and health institutions of Beijing from 2013 to the first half year of 2014 and shows great differences in different departments and different medicines. It is suggested to further improve the essential medi-cines use ratio to better benefit the majority of patients by changing the prescribing habits of physicians,strengthening the advocacy of essential medicines policy and optimizing the use of essential medicines in different departments.
9.Analysis of Drug Use in Pediatric Patients from 78 Sample Hospitals in 7 Regions of China from 2013 to 2014
China Pharmacy 2016;27(29):4058-4060,4061
OBJECTIVE:Analyze drug use of pediatrics in China,and to provide reference for promoting research,develop-ment and supply of pediatric drugs. METHODS:Analyze the data of drug use in 2 632 514 pediatric patients aged from 0 to 14 of 78 sample hospitals from Beijing,Shanghai,Tianjin,Hangzhou,Zhengzhou,Guangzhou and Chengdu in“The Hospital Prescriptions Cooperation Project”of Hospital Pharmacy Professional Committee of Chinese Pharmaceutical Association,statistical analysis was performed by using Excel and Access software. RESULTS:Pediatric patients in 78 sample hospitals of 7 regions had used 1 572 kinds of drugs from 2013 to 2014,but only 31.04%of drugs were pediatric drugs;both the ratio of pediatric drug types and the ra-tio of pediatric drugs use frequency had a great gap in different drug classifications. The ratio of drug use frequency in injection ad-ministration was 57.97%,and it was greatly higher than that of oral administration(31.04%). Among oral solid preparations,the ratio of drug use frequency for drugs with unreasonable specification was 29.57%,and ratio of drug types was 40.99%. CONCLU-SIONS:The pediatric patients had a great drug shortage in kinds,dosage forms and specifications in 78 sample hospitals of 7 re-gions during 2013-2014. Off-label drug use,high frequence of injection use,tablets used after breaking and other irrational phenom-ena were found in pediatric patients during clinical drug therapy,which reduced high risk of drug use. It is recommended that gov-ernment should strengthen and improve incentives mechanism of research,development and supply of pediatric drugs,so as to solve pediatric drug shortage in China,promote rational clinical drug therapy for children and guarantee the safety of drug use in pe-diatrics.
10.Effects of pseudolaric acid B on the metastatic activity and invasiveness of HeLa cells and the expression of matrix metalloproteinase
Yun HU ; Keshen LI ; Xiaoke WU
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(10):-
Objective To investigate the effects of pseudolaric acid B(PAB) on the invasiveness and metastatic activity of cervical cancer HeLa cells in vitro and the possible mechanism.Methods HeLa cells were divided into 5 groups: blank control group,DDP 3.125?g/ml group,20?mol/L PAB group,10?mol/L PAB group and 5?mol/L PAB group.The effect of PAB on invasive ability of HeLa cells was observed with a Transwell cell culture chamber.The mRNA expression of MMP22 and MMP29 in HeLa cells was detected by RT-PCR and the protein expression was detected by Western blotting.Results The average number of invaded HeLa cells was 15.60?2.45 in 20?mol/L PAB group and 20.14?2.48 in 10?mol/L PAB group,which was significantly lower than those in control group(46.50?4.70) and PAB 5?mol/L group(42.44?5.80,P