1.Combination of TMPRSS2 promoter regulation of CD-5-FC gene system and phytochemical drugs effect prostate cancer 22RV1 in vitro
Chinese Journal of Urology 2017;38(3):216-220
Objective To explore the effects of TMPRSS2 promoted suicide gene CD-5-FC combined with phytochemicals on the proliferation and apoptosis of prostate cancer (PCa) specific cell-line 22RV1.Methods From March 2016 to October 2016 TMPRSS2-VISA-CD/UPRT'vector was used to deliver pro-drug 5-FC (5-Fluorocytosine) in to PCa specific cell-line 22RV1.Transfection effect was verified by Western-blotting.5-FC,5-FU (5-Fluorouracil) and four phytochemicals epigallocatechin gallate (ECGC),Genistein,Daidzein,and Equol were selected in this study.MTS assay was performed to select dosages,which can kill 10%-40% of 22RV1 cells,from their pre-set drug concentrations,respectively.According to their select concentrations,either 5-FC plasmid or 5-FU in combination with one of four phytochemicals were added in 22RV1 cells in orders,and then cultured them together.Besides,these four phytochemicals were added in 22RV1 cells individually regarding their selecting concentrations and cultured at the same time.Cell viability was detected by MTS assay on 24hrs,48hrs and 72hrs.Comparing the cell killing rates between the combination groups and each single drug groups on cell-line 22RV1.Results TMPRSS2-VISA-CD/UPRT'plasmid with 5-FC was transfected on PCa specific cell-line 22RV1 successfully.The most obvious transfection occurred on 48hrs.The selected concentration of the pro-drug 5-FC were 83.32 μmol/L and 833.20 μmol/L,5-FU were 76.87 mol/L and 768.70 μmol/L.The concentrations of four phytochemical agents were 2.00 μmol/L,10.00 μmol/L and 20.00 μmol/L.In term of the cell killing numbers,results showed that the combination treatment of 83.32 μmol/L 5-FC/ 76.87μmol/L 5-FU and 10.00 μmol/L/20.00 μmol/L four phytochemicals compared with 10.00 μmol/L/20.00 μmol/L single treatment of four phytochemicals,respectively,there was no significant difference (P >0.05),while the combination treatment of 833.20 μmol/L 5-FC/768.70 μ mol/L 5-FU and 2.00 μmol/L/10.00 μmol/L four phytochemicals compared with 2.00 μ mol/L/10.00 μmol/L single treatment of four phytochemicals,respectively,there was a significant difference (P < 0.05).In addition,this study proved that 83.32 μmol/L 5-FC and 76.87 μmol/L 5-FU,833.20 μmol/L 5-FC and 768.70 μmol/L 5-FU reached the same cell killing effect,and there was no statistical difference (P > 0.05).Thus the suicide gene transfection was successful,and its function was the same as the effect of cytotoxic drugs.Conclusions This study has proved that this plasmid with 5-FC suicide gene system can be successfully and efficiently transfected into PCa cells 22RV1.As the pro-drug of 5-FU,5-FC got similar treatment effect with 5-FU,and inhibited cell proliferation.There was no synergistic reaction of enhancing cell apoptosis after combined phytochemical drugs EGCG,Genistein,Daidzen,Equol with suicide gene therapy on 22RV1 cell-line.
2.Determination of Bilirubin in Zhenhuang Oral Liquid by Diazotize Solution-Spectrophotometry
China Pharmacy 2001;0(10):-
OBJECTIVE:To establish a diazotize solution-spectrophotometry for the determination of bilirubin in zhenhuang oral liquid.METHODS:The solution to be determined was added with diazotize solution and the absorbability was detected at a detective wavelength of533nm.RESULTS:The calibration curve was linear for bilirubin at the range of1.07~8.56?g/ml(r=0.9999).The average recovery of loading sample was100.2%(RSD=0.73%).CONCLUSION:The method is simple,reproducible,cost-effective and suitable for the determination and quality control of bilirubin in zhenhuang oral liquid.
3.Related factors in influencing remission of type 2 diabetes after bariatric surgery
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2015;(7):629-633
Type 2 diabetes(T2DM) is the collective result of insulin resistance in both muscle and liver andβ cell function failure. Traditional pharmaceutical therapy fails in ceasing progressive decline in β cell function. Bariatric surgery has been widely accepted as an efficient measure to treat diabetes. However, the prevalent standards mainly based on body mass index can not meet the demand for promoting remission rate. Related factors should be included in prediction of post-operative remission, like end-point setting, T2DM status, biochemical index, and operative method etc. The combination of these factors can be used to benefit more patients with diabetes.
4.The investigation of emotional state among users of amphetamine-type-stimulants under compulsory seclusion rehabilitation in Shaoxing
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2017;24(18):2829-2834
Objective to investigate the emotional state and childhood trauma among users of amphetaminetype-stimulants under compulsory seclusion rehabilitation in Shaoxing.Methods A cross-sectional design was conducted on 140 users of ATS in Shaoxing compulsory isolation drug rehabilitation center,collecting general information using homemade questionnaires.Using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9),Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) and Mood Disorder Questionnaire(MDQ) to investigate the emotional state of users of ATS.The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) was applied to explore the childhood trauma experiences of users of ATS.Results Among the 140 users of ATS,84 (60%) users had emotional problems,24 users (17.14%) of anxiety disorder,22 users (15.72%) of depression,27 users (19.28%) of depression and anxiety disorder.66 users (47.1%)experienced at least one childhood trauma.The most common childhood trauma is the physical neglect,60 users (42.9%),followed by emotional neglect in 23 users(16.4%),again sexual abuse in 18 users (12.9%),emotional abuse and physical abuse is relatively fewer.Conclusion Among users of ATS under compulsory seclusion rehabilitation,emotional problems is prevalent.Proper emotional intervention and treatment in users of ATS would promote their mental health,thereby reducing the re-use of ATS,better return to society life.
5.The correlation between choroidal thickness and diabetic retinopathy
Anyi LIANG ; Dan CAO ; Liang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2017;33(3):315-318
Choroidal thickness and its relevance with retinal disease has been widely studied in recent years,as choroid is an important source of retina blood supply.Diabetic retinopathy (DR) studies have been focused on retinal vascular injury and related circulatory disorders for a long time,however recent studies have found that choroidal blood vessels are also affected by diabetes,including the thickness changes.The choroidal thickness of diabetic patients is thinner than normal.There is no conclusive conclusion about choroidal thickness and the severity of DR lesions,as the choroid thickness results are determined by multiple factors,including diseases,ocular conditions (choroidal vascular status,ocular axial length,refractory errors and other eye parameters),systemic factors (age and sex) and measurement methods.Therefore,it is necessary to calibrate the ocular and extra-ocular factors affecting choroidal thickness when trying to further clarify the relationship between the choroidal thickness and DR.
6.Curcumin attenuates UVB-induced oxidative stress and cell death by activating Nrf2 signaling
Li LIANG ; Linling QUE ; Baoshan CAO ; Mingnan CAO ; Siwang YU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2014;34(8):583-587
Objective To investigate the effects of curcumin on UVB-induced elevation of cellular ROS level and cell death and to explore the involvement of transcription factor Nrf2.Methods Mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) were pretreated with or without curcumin then irradiated with UVB.The cell viability,cellular ROS level and protein levels of Nrf2 and HO1 were determined by MTT assay,DCFH fluorescence and Western blotting,respectively.These measurements were also performed in Nrf2 (-/-) MEFs.Results UVB irradiation elevated cellular ROS level and decreased cell viability of MEFs(t =16.65,15.89,P < 0.05),while the curcumin pretreatment significantly attenuated the deleterious effects of UVB(t =11.88,3.77,P < 0.05).UVB irradiation moderately increased the protein levels of Nrf2 and HO1 and activated JNK and ERK.The curcumin pretreatment led to more remarked elevation of Nrf2 and HO1 proteins,while inhibited UVB-activated JNK and ERK,but it had little effect on p38MAPK.In contrast,Nrf2 (-/-) MEFs showed significantly decrease in Nrf2 and HO1 expressions and were more susceptible to UVB-induced damages.Interestingly,the protective effects of curcumin were also greatly compromised in Nrf2 (-/-) MEFs (t =16.73,-8.23,P < 0.05).Conclusions Curcumin can attenuate UVB-induced oxidative damages in MEFs by activating Nrf2 signaling.
7.Analysis on Supply-side Structural Reform Strategy of Drug Distribution Based on Structure-conduct-per-formance Analysis Paradigm
Fan LI ; Boyang YU ; Renyuan CAO ; Yaru CAO ; Liang HONG
China Pharmacy 2017;28(10):1297-1301
OBJECTIVE:To provide basic industrial research and development recommendations for the supply-side structural reform in drug distribution in China. METHODS:Structure-conduct-performance(SCP)analysis paradigm from Harvard was used for in-depth study of market structure,business conduct and business performance in China since 2010. RESULTS:Since 2010, drug distribution industry in China had shown the scale of decline in the growth rate,low market concentration,increased barriers to entry,the leading of state-owned capital,etc. Though corporate mergers and acquisitions and public financing expanded the scale,management information,third-party logistics,Internet+and pharmacy alliance business model flourished,the industry op-erating performance was poor,state-owned enterprises showed poor performance. CONCLUSIONS:The transformation and upgrad-ing of the industry business model should be promoted by targetedly accelerating the supply-side structural reforms in the drug distri-bution industry,encouraging corporate finance mergers,breaking local protectionism,developing cooperative pharmacies and phar-maceutical third-party logistics alliances and leveraging the Internet.
8.Therapeutic options to treate subaxial cervical fracture-dislocation with locked-facet
Peng CAO ; Yu LIANG ; Yaocheng GONG
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(02):-
[Objective]To evaluate a simple,safty and effective therapeutic option to treate subaxial cervical fracture-dislocation with locked-facet.[Method]With the patients being awake and supervized under X-ray fluoroscopy,the authors used the early and continued closed skull traction-reduction to treate 16 cases of traumatic subaxial cervical fracture-dislocation with locked-facet.Before the beginning of the treatment,all the patients were taken for X-ray plain films and MRI/CT examinations as well as American Spinal Injury Association(ASIA) neurological function grade.The dynamic ASIA neurological function scale and X-ray fluoroscopy examnations were asked during the skull traction–reduction procedures.The average interval from the traumatic events to begin to skull traction–reduction was 31 hours(6-52 hours).The authors would continue the skull traction to maintain the anatomy position as soon as they succeeded in reducing the dislocation with locked-facet,forthmore they would take the anterior operation or combinations with anterior and posterior operations during the best condition.[Result]The MRI scans showed that there were 8 disc hernations and 5 disc disruptions at the dislocation levels before traction–reduction procedures.The ASIA scale were 7 grade C,5 grade D and 4 grade E,respectively.All the 16 cases succeeded in reduction as well as no neurological deterioration occurred.The postreduction MRI scans showed that 2 disc herations had converted to nearly normal disc position and another 4 disc hernations remained unchanged.Accordingly,2 disc disruption remained unchanged and another case had converted to disc hernation.The average traction weight was 19 kg(10~32 kg) and average traction time was 53 minutes(30~135 minutes).[Conclusion]Under the intensive dynamic ASIA neurological function grade and X-Ray fluoroscopy examnations,with the patients being awake and co-operation,the early and continued closed skull traction-reduction and then performing elective anterior or anterior-posterior surgery depending on the patient's overall and local status to treate subaxial cervical fracture-dislocation with locked-facet is safe and effective.
9.Influence of alveolar ventilation changes on gastric intramucosal pH in neurosurgical patients
Xiaoying CAO ; Weirmin LIANG ; Zhi XIE
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 1996;0(07):-
Objective To assess the influence of changes in alveolar ventilation on gastro-intestinal perfusion measured via a nasogastric tonometer.Methods Sixteen ASA Ⅰ - Ⅱ patients ( 7 male, 9 female) aged 15-67 yr, undergoing elective intracranial operation were included in this study. The patients were premedicated with oral ranitidine 150 mg and intramuscular phenobarbital 0.1 g and atropine 0.5 mg. Anesthesia was induced with midazolam 1-2 mg, fentanyl 2 ?g? kg-1 , propofol 1.5-2.0 mg ? kg-1 and vecuronium 0.1 mg ? kg-1 , and maintained with 0.5%-2.0% isoflurane inhalation and intermittent iv boluses of fentanyl and vecuronium. The patients were intubated and mechanically ventilated after induction of anesthesia. The ventilatory settings were : RR 10 bpm; FGF 1 L? min-1; I: E = 1:2; the initial VT was 7 ml? kg-1 (T1 ) which was gradually increased to 8 ml ?kg-1(T2), 9ml?kg-1(T3) and 10 ml?kg-1 (T4) and then returned to 7 ml ? kg-1 again. Each VT was maintained for 1 h. A nasogastric tonometer (Tonocap, Datex-Ohmeda, Finland) was inserted into stomach and automatically measured gastric intramucosal CO2 tension (PgCO2) every 10 min. Radial artery was cannulated for direct MAP monitoring and blood sampling. Blood gas analysis was performed every hour at various VT levels. Gastric-to-arterial pH gap and gastric-to-arterial PCO2 gap [P(g-a)CO2] were calculated.Results PgCO2 decreased during T2_4 (hyperventilation phase) (P
10.Effects of nicardipine-induced hypotension on splanchnic perfusion in patient undergoing meningioma resection
Xiaoying CAO ; Weimin LIANG ; Qian WANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 1994;0(06):-
Objective Controlled hypotension induced by different drugs may have different effects on splanchnic perfusion. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of nicardipine- induced hypotension on splanchnic perfusion. Methods Twenty-three ASA Ⅰ-Ⅱ patients (14 male, 9 female) aged 21-60 yr undergoing meningioma resection were studied. The patients were premedicated with ranitidine 150 mg per os and atropine 0.5 mg i.m. Anesthesia was induced with propofol 1.5-2.0 mg?kg-1 , fentany1 2.0?g?kg-1 and vecuronium 0.1 mg? kg-1 and maintained with isoflurane inhalation and intermittent i. v. boluses of fentanyl and vecuronium. The patients were mechanically ventilated after tracheal intubation and PETCO2 was maintained at 33-35 mm Hg. Nicardipine-induced hypotension started from opening of mininges to the resection of tumor. 0.01% nicardipine infusion was started at 30 ml?h-1 and adjusted to reduce systolic blood pressure by 30% of the baseline or MAP to≥60 mm Hg. The adequacy of splanchnic perfusion was defined by gastric intramucosal CO2 tension (PgCO2), the intramucosal pH (pHi) and the difference between intramucosal and arterial PCO2(PCO2 gap) and was assessed before induction of anesthesia, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd hour during controlled hypotension and 1, 2 hour after termination of controlled hypotension. Results The MAP was maintained at about 62 mm Hg during controlled hypotension. The heart rate was stable. Hct was significantly decreased at 1st, 2nd and 3rd hour of hypotension compared with baseline but the mean Hct was greater than 30% . The intramucosal pH decreased slightly with no statistical significance and pHa, PaCO2 , PgCO2 and PCO2 gap were almost unchanged during controlled hypotension compared with the baseline values. Conclusion Nicardipine-induced hypotension is safe when MAP is maintained at≥60 mm Hg and has no adverse effects on splanchnic perfusion.