1.The effect of splenectomy on peripheral lymphocyte apoptosis and CD4+ CD25+ Treg cells in rat with heart transplantation
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2009;30(3):133-136
Objective To investigate the effect of splenectomy on peripheral lymphocyte apoptosis and CD4+ CD25+ Treg cells in rat with heart transplantation. Methods Abdominal heterotopic heart transplantation was performed from Wistar (donors) to SD (recipients) rats. Splenectomy was done at the same time in recipients (heart graft splenectomy group), non-splenectomy recipients (heart graft group), single splenectomy in SD rats (spleneetomy group), and SD rats (no operation) were designed as the control group. The transplanted hearts and peripheral blood in each group were collected on the 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th day after operation. Histopathological and ultrastructural changes in transplanted hearts were observed by microscope and electronic microscope. Apoptosis rate of peripheral lymphocytes and CD4+ CD25+ Treg cells were measured by flow cytometry. The expression of Foxp3 mRNA in CD4+ CD25+ Treg cells was detected by RT-PCR, and survival time of the transplanted hearts was recorded. Results The survival time of the transplanted hearts in heart graft splenectomy group was 17.63±4.54 days, significantly longer than that in heart graft group (7.47±2.24 days) (P<0.05). The transplanted hearts in heart graft group were swelling, hard, dark, with interstitial edema, hemorrhage, diffuse infiltration of inflammatory cells, necrosis and cytolysis of a lot of myocardial cells, blurred cross striations; The transplanted hearts in heart graft splenectomy group were soft, red, partially gray white, with focal edema of subepicardial cells,infiltration of inflammatory cells, intact myocardial cell structure, and clear cross striations; Compared to heart graft group, the ultrastructural changes of transplanted hearts in heart graft splenectomy group were lighter significantly. On the 5th and 7th day after operation, apoptosis of peripheral lymphocytes in heart graft splenectomy group was (7.62±2.15)% and (9.41±3.82)% respectively, significantly higher than in heart graft group (both P<0.05). On the 3rd, 5 th and 7th day after operation, the number of CD4+ CD25+ Treg cells in heart graft splenectomy group was more (all P<0.01), and the expression level of Foxp3 mRNA higher than in heart graft group. Conclusion Splenectomy can increase apoptosis rate of peripheral blood lymphocytes and the number of regulatory T lymphocytes, and up-regulate the Foxp3 mRNA regulation in rats with heart transplantation, which has a negative correlation with pathological changes of transplanted hearts.
2.Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the effective part and effective components of Radix Puerariae
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 1981;0(03):-
Objective To establish a qualitative and quantitative method for controlling the quality of Radix Puerariae and its preparation. Methods The qualitative fingerprint of effective part (extract part of ethyl acetate) was obtained by using RP-HPLC with methanol-water (42∶58) as mobile phase and UV detection at 250 nm . The quantitative measurement of effective components (puerarin and daidzein) was finished under the above chromatographic conditions. And the 11 kinds of different samples of Radix Puerariae were analyzed by the method. Results Under the qualitative conditions, the 5 common peaks in RP-HPLC fingerprint of the effective part could be used as index peaks for qualitative identification. In RP-HPLC quantitative analysis, the recoveries of the method were 98.0% with RSD of 1.30% for puerarin and 95.4% with RSD of 1.61% for daidzein, respectively. The amount of puerarin and daidzein in Radix Puerariae was 0.213%~3.626% and 0.012%~ 0.049% , respectively. Conclusion The analytical method with qualitative fingerprint of effective part and quantitative measurement of effective components of Radix Puerariae can be accurately used for controlling its quality.
3.Application value of atorvastatin combined with anticoagulation drugs in elderly patients with steroid-induced avascular necrosis of the femoral head
Lihua ZHU ; Baohua ZHU ; Minbo LIU
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2016;36(6):115-117
Objective To study the application value of atorvastatin combined with anticoagulation drugs in the treatment of steroid-induced necrosis of the femoral head in the elderly.Methods From February 2013 to January 2016, 112 cases elderly patients accepted treatment of steroid-induced necrosis of the femoral head in our hospital were selected.They were divided into observation group and control group with 56 cases in each group randomly.The two groups were treated with anticoagulant therapy, the observation group received atorvastatin on the basis of control group.The efficacy and indicators between two groups after treatment were compared.Results The excellent and good rate was in observation group was 92.86%, which was higher than 66.07% in control group ( P <0.05 ) .The pain degree, walking ability and total joint mobility score of the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).After treatment, plasma viscosity and hematocrit of the observation group were significantly lower than the control group(P<0.05).The time of collapse of the femoral head and the index of necrosis of the observation group were significantly lower than the control group(P <0.05).Conclusion Atorvastatin combined with anticoagulant drugs in the treatment of elderly patients with steroid-induced femoral head necrosis has significant effect, could effectively improve the quality of life of patients with good safety, high application value.
4.Superior mesenteric artery syndrome after surgery of scoliosis
Yong QIU ; Lihua ZHU ; Zezhang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 1999;0(04):-
Objective To explore the pathogenesis of the superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) after surgical correction of scoliosis, and to analyse the inducing factors of the SMAS during scoliosis correction. Methods From July 1997 to January 2001, 430 cases of scoliosis were corrected with the 3 dimensional derotation technique(312 cases of the CD instrumentation and 118 cases of the TSRH or CDH instrumentation), 5 cases of which suffered from the SMAS postoperatively. Three of these 5 cases had the SMAS during the heavy Halo-pelvic traction following the anterior spinal release, the other two cases happened after the posterior correction. Results For the 5 patients, the symptoms were relieved after fasting,drainage with nasogastric tube, keeping electrolytic balance, left lateral position, suspense or reduction of the heavy traction, all of them recovered completely after 5-7 days. Conclusion SMAS is apt to occur in severe scoliosis, especially in kyphoscoliosis with trunk collapse. If more spine elongation and higher correction rate are obtained during operation, or the heavy Halo-pelvic traction is necessary after the anterior spinal release, the SMAS is more likely to happen. Early diagnosis and treatment play an important role in the recovery of patients.
5.Rat intestinal absorption trait of peimine and peiminine in Thunberg fritillary bulb extract.
Zhiyu GUAN ; Lihua ZHANG ; Lihua CHEN ; Weifeng ZHU ; Hongning LIU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2013;48(12):1836-43
To study the in situ intestinal absorption kinetics and compatibility influence of peimine and peiminine in rats, the absorption of peimine and peiminine in small intestine (duodenum, jejunum and ileum) and colon of rats was investigated using in situ single-pass perfusion method and the drug content was measured by HPLC-ELSD. Perfusion rate, pH, concentration of drug, gender and bile duct ligation can significantly affect the absorption of peimine and peiminine, the Ka, and Papp values in the condition of pH 6.8 and pH 7.4 had significant difference (P<0.01), as drug concentration irlcreased, the absorption parameters of peimine and peiminine decreased, Ka and Papp between low concentrations and middle concentrations was significant difference (P<0.01). Verapamil can not affect Ka and Papp of peimine and peiminine which are in the extract (P> 0.05). Bitter almonds and licorice can significantly reduce the absorption of peimine and peiminine with the usual dose (P<0.01), extracted separately and together had no significant difference on Ka and Papp (P> 0.05). Experimental results show that the absorption features of peimine and peiminine are basically the same, both of them could be absorbed at all segments of the intestine in rats and had no special absorption window, and with significant differences between male and female individuals. The absorption of peimine and peiminine complies with the active transport and facilitated diffusion in the general intestinal segments. Bitter almond and licorice can reduce the intestinal absorption rate ofpeimine and peiminine.
6.The Therapeutic Effect of Allergic Rhinitis by Different Acupoints Application Therapy for Wintertime Diseases in Summer Treatment
Kaiming QI ; Zhengyang ZHU ; Lihua XUAN
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2017;41(5):421-424
[Objective] To observe the effect of different acupoint application therapies :a summer treatment for the winter disease on allergic rhinitis ,and compare the relationship between the different acupoints and therapeutic effect. [Methods ] The 81 cases of allergic rhinitis who met inclusion criteria were divided into 12 acupoint group and 6 acupoint group. The time of application was in first ten-day period of the hot season. The duration of application was 2h. The days later, namely in the second ten-day period of the hot season, and twenty days later, in the third ten-day period of the hot season, the application was repeated respectively. Before treatment and half year after the treatment, the score of quality of life, symptoms of allergic rhinitis were observed to compare the relationship between the different acupoints and therapeutic effect. [Results] The effective rate was higher in 12 acupoints group than 6 acupoints group. After treatment, the score of quality of life, symptoms of allergic rhinitis were significantly improved( P<0.05 or P<0.01). And the comparison of the therapeutic effect of two groups showed significant difference in statistics( P<0.01). [Conclusion] The acupoint application therapy is effective for allergic rhinitis, and the comprehensive combination of acupoint is influential on the effect.
7.Perioperative nursing of acute intracranial arterial occlusion treated with mechanical thrombectomy with Solitaire AB stent
Huihua BAI ; Xiaojuan ZHU ; Lihua FAN
Modern Clinical Nursing 2013;(9):40-43,44
Objective To summarize the perioperative nursing of acute intracranial arterial occlusion treated with mechanical thrombectomy with Solitaire AB stent.Methods Fifty-three cases of acute intracranial arterial occlusion were treated with mechanical thrombectomy with Solitaire AB stent.Before the operation,emergency green passage was established and after the operation,the nursing measures included close observation of conditions,intensified basic nursing,control and management of blood pressure and medication,prevention from the complications by reperfusion injury and early rehabilitative training.Results The mechanical thrombectomy with Solitaire AB stent was successful for all the 53 patients.The occlusions in the blood vessels of 44 cases were fully removed and those in 9 cases were partially removed,3 treated with stent for stenosis.Conclusion The nursing points for acute intracranial arterial occlusion treated with mechanical thrombectomy with Solitaire AB stent include preoperative effective preparation, close observation of the disease conditions such as changes in their consciousness and blood pressure,prevention from reperfusion injury and early rehabilitative training.
8.The clinical efficacy and influence of atorvastatin and urinary kallidinogenase on endothelin and inflammato-ry mediators in the treatment of elderly patients with acute cerebral infarction
Lihua ZHU ; Lin LIU ; Liping WEI
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;(16):2407-2409,2410
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy and influence of atorvastatin and Urinary Kallidinoge-nase on rheology,endothelin and inflammatory mediators in the treatment of elderly patients with acute cerebral infarc-tion,and to guide clinical treatment.Methods 86 patients with acute cerebral infarction were randomly divided into 43 cases of the observation group and 43 cases of the control group.Both groups were given conventional therapy,then the control group were given atorvastatin(20mg/d,qd),the observation group were given atorvastatin(20mg/d,qd) and Urinary Kallidinogenase(0.15PNA /time).2 weeks were set for a course of treatment,NIHSS score and ADL score were calculated before and after treatment.Then endothelin,CRP,IL -1 and hemorheology were measured by phlebotomized when limosis to evaluated the efficacy.Results The high shear whole blood viscosity,erythrocyte ag-gregation index,hematocrit,fibrinogen,erythrocyte sedimentation rate,endothelin,CRP,IL -1 and NHISS of the ob-servation group and control group after treatment were respectively (3.45 ±0.21)mpa/s vs.(4.89 ±0.31)mpa/s, (4.05 ±0.56)vs.(6.43 ±0.63),(33.4 ±3.4)% vs.(39.8 ±3.7)%,(2.43 ±0.72)g/mL vs.(3.18 ±0.64)g/mL,(20.5 ±7.5)mm/h vs.(27.3 ±7.3)mm/h,(58.8 ±5.7)pg/L vs.(70.7 ±7.5)pg/L,(6.68 ±2.96)mg/L vs.(16.78 ±8.97)mg/L,(3.64 ±1.56)ng/L vs.(6.53 ±2.64)ng/L,(8.2 ±3.3)point vs.(15.5 ±6.3)point. Data of both groups were significantly lower than before treatment,(t =5.234 vs.4.267,4.627 vs.3.532,4.872vs.3.726,5.021 vs.3.429,6.046 vs.3.848,10.477 vs.6.818,11.557 vs.6.686,9.267 vs.6.421,12.712 vs. 5.044,all P <0.05).The ADL score were (28.7 ±11.2)point vs.(22.5 ±10.1)point,and the data of both groups were significantly higher than before treatment (t =8.396 vs.5.336,all P <0.05).The high shear whole blood vis-cosity,erythrocyte aggregation index,hematocrit,fibrinogen,erythrocyte sedimentation rate,endothelin,CRP,IL -1 and NHISS of the observation group were significantly lower than the control group(t =3.207,3.388,3.667,3.761, 3.959,3.929,3.884,3.304,3.778,all P <0.05).The ADL score of the observation group were significantly higher than the control group(t =3,447,P <0.05);The total effective rate of the observation group and control group were 95.35% (41 /43 )vs 69.77% (30 /43 ),the difference was statistically significant (χ2 =10.904,P <0.05 ). Conclusion The method contained atorvastatin and urinary kallidinogenase have exact clinical efficacy,can improve neurological deficit assessment and the ability of daily life.Its mechanism may be that it can reduce endothelin levels of inflammatory mediators and improve blood circulation,which is worthy of clinical use.
9.Clinical value of ultrasonography in detection of median nerve in diabetic patients
Lihua JIANG ; Jiaan ZHU ; Qing JIN
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2012;35(10):17-19
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical value of ultrasonography in the detection of median nerve in diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).MethodsMedian nerve was detected in 70 healthy adults (control group) and 43 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (diabetes mellitus group) by color Doppler ultrasonography.The type 2 diabetes mellitus patients were divided into two groups according to the duration of the disease:< 10 years group (26 cases) and ≥ 10 years group( 17 cases).And they were divided into two groups according to the random plasma glucose (RPG):RPG < 15 mmol/L group(28 cases) and RPG≥ 15mmol/L group ( 15 cases).The nerve cross section area (CSA) was taken at the level of the pisiform.Results The median nerve in diabetes mellitus group had decreased echogenicity and increased color in it.The CSA of the median nerve in diabetes mellitus group was significantly higher than that in control group [ ( 10.3 ± 2.1 )mm2 vs. (8.3:± 1.7) mm2 ] (P < 0.01 ).The C SA of the median nerve in ≥ 10 years group was significantly higher than that in <10 years group [ ( 12.3 ± 2.0) mm2 vs.( 10.2 ± 2.6) mm2] (P < 0.01 ).The CSA of the median nerve in RPG ≥ 15 mmol/L group was significantly higher than that in RPG < 15 mmol/L group [ ( 11.7 ± 1.8) mm2 vs.(9.6 ± 2.7 ) mm2 ] (P < 0.01 ).ConclusionColor Doppler ultrasonography examination may reveal morphology of median nerve and is useful for the diagnosis of DPN.
10.In vitro susceptibility testing of Candida albicans to berberine hydrochdoride
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2011;44(9):661-662
ObjectiveTo test the antifungal activity of berberine (BBR) against Candida albicans in vitro. MethodsAccording to the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) M27-A protocol, broth microdilution test was performed to assess the susceptibility of 30 clinical isolates of Candida albicans to BBR and fluconazole alone or in combination. ResultsThe geometric mean minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was 248.18 mg/L and 2.64 mg/L for BBR and fluconazole alone, respectively. When combined with BBR of 320, 160 and 80 mg/L, the geometric mean MIC decreased to 0.03, 0.35 and 1.35 mg/L respectively for fluconazole. Fluconazole and BBR showed synergistic effects in 26.7% of these isolates including 3 fluconazoleresistant strains, additive effects in 56.7%, indifferent effects in 16.7%, antagonistic effects in none. Conclu sionIn vitro, BBR has antifungal activity against Candida albicans and can enhance the activity of fluconazole against Candida albicans.