1.Effects of murine vascular endothelial growth factor (mVEGF) and anti- vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) antibady on human umbilicus vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) proliferation
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2001;5(3):160-161
Objective To study on effects of mVEGF and anti-VEGF antibody during cultured HUVEC proliferation in vitro.Methods Endothelial cell proliferation was assayed using human umbilical vein endothelial cells stimulated with mVEGF and with CIA joint extracts and was used 3 H-TaR incorporation.Results The anti-VEGF neutralizing antibody can inhibit the proliferation of HUVEC stimulated with mVEGF and with CIA joint extracts,whose suppression percents were 72.2% and 69.9%,respectively.Conclusion mVEGF specifically promotes the growth of vascular endothelial cells.During early stage of CIA development,expression of VEGF in the joint increases and VEGF is expressed biologically active and can be inhibited by anti-VEGF neutralizing antibody.
2.Simultaneous Determination of 4 Kinds of Flavonoids in Radix Astragali by HPLC
China Pharmacy 2005;0(15):-
OBJECTIVE:To develop an HPLC method for simultaneous determination of calycosin-7-O-?-D-glycoside,ono-nin,calycosin and formononetin in Radix Astragali from eleven different habitats and to explore the internal factors of geoherbalism based on aspect of contents of active constituents. METHODS:The sample was separated on Zorbax Eclipse XDB-C18(250 mm?4.6 mm,5 ?m)column. The mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0.2% formic acid solution (gradient elution). The UV detection wavelength was set at 280 nm. RESULTS:The linear ranges of calycosin-7-O-?-D-glycoside,ononin,calycosin and formononetin were 0.005 1~0.510 mg?mL-1,0.005 0~0.300 mg?mL-1,0.004 9~0.294 mg?mL-1,0.004 6~0.276 mg?mL-1,respectively(r=0.999 9).Calycosin-7-O-?-D-glycoside and ononin took up a big proportion in Radix Astragali from Inner Mongolia and Shanxi; calycosin and formononetin took up a big proportion in Radix Astragali from Anguo,Chicheng of Hebei province and Dingxi of Gansu province. CONCLUSION:The method is simple,rapid and accurate. Results of study are in line with textual research on Radix Astragali.
3.Effect of mycophenolate mofetil on the immune function in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Ping LI ; Lijuan ZHAO ; Xinxin ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2001;5(2):84-86
Objective To observe the effect of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF),a new type of immunosuppressant,on the immune function in patiens with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Methods The changes of serum lL-6,IL-8,TNF-α,sIL-2,ANA,A-dsDNA and subsets of lymphocytes were observed in patients with SLE before and after treatment with MMF and CTX by ELISA,indirect immunofluorescent assay and flow cytometry,and the effect of MMF and CTX on the functions of hematopoiesis,liver and kidney were also observed.Results Three months after treatment with MMF,the serum levels of IL-6,IL-8,TNF-α,sIL-2,ANA,and A-dsDNA in patients with SLE were significantly decreased,CD3+,CD4+ and CD4+CD45RA+ cells were significantly increased,and CD8+,CD4+CD45RO+,CD8+CD45RA+,CD8+CD45RO+ cells were significantly decreased.No remarkable injury was observed on the functions of hematopoiesis, liver and kidney after treatment with MMF.Conclusion MMF can inhibit T and B lymphocytes selectvely and is a new type of immunosuppresant to treat SLE with less toxicity and side-effect.
4.Effectiveness of early post-operative nutritional support for kidney transplant recipients
Lijuan SUN ; Changhai ZHAO ; Liyan XIN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2009;17(5):280-283
Objective To investigate the early post-operative nutritional support for kidney transplant recipients.Methods Totally 67 patients who received early post-operative nutrition supports were randomly divided into three groups:group A (n = 24,relatively high nitrogen intake),group B (n = 25,intermediate nitrogen intake) and group C (n = 18,relatively low nitrogen intake).Two weeks after operation,albumin,hemoglobin,the nutrition indieators,serum lipids,and renal function 1 day before operation and 2 weeks after operation were evaluated. Results Body weight was significantly different among three groups;the nitrogen balance in group A was significantly better than those in groups B and C (P <0.05);albumin and hemoglobin were not significantly different between group A and group B (P > 0.05),but were significantly higher than those in group C (P < 0.05).The renal function in group C was significantly better than those in group A and group B (P < 0.05).The triglyceride level was not significantly different among three groups,while the cholesterol level in group A was significantly higher than those in group B and group C (P < 0.05),but not between group B and group C.Conclusion Proper nitrogen intake in early post-operative nutrition support can improve the recovery of renal function and nutritional status in kidney transplant recipients.
5.Effect of early comprehensive intervention on neuro-behavior development and serum S100B of neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
Lijuan CHEN ; Guoyan YIN ; Junli ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(7):608-610
Objective To investigate the early comprehensive intervention on neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) effects and the biological mechanisms.Methods 120 cases of HIE were randomly divided into intervention group and control group.Under the basis of drug treatment,the intervention group were given the different perceptual stimuli,audiovisual stimulation,active and passive limb training early comprehensive intervention,the control group only to normal drug treatment.The mental development index(MDI) and psychomotor develo pmental index (PDI) were applied after 3,6,12,and 18 months.S100B protein levels were detected using enzyme immunoassay.Results MDI score in the intervention group with HIE,from the beginning of the 12 month,was higher than that in the control group,there was significant differences (12th month:(96.6±9.4)vs (86.8±9.5),P<0.01).PDI score from the beginning of the 6 month,was higher in the intervention group with HIE than that in the control group,there were significant differences (6th month:(91.6±9.2)vs (82.2±11.0),P<0.01).Serum S100B protein level has a tendency to fall for all HIE patients with the old growth.Born in two groups of serum S100B protein levels were higher in neonate period,but there was no difference(P>0.05).From the beginning of the 3rd month,serum S100B protein levels in the intervention group were reduced significandy,compared with the control group at each time point level(3rd month:(1.29±0.15)ng/L vs(1.40±0.14)ns/L;6th month:(1.06±0.21)ng/L vs(1.26±0.22)ng/L,P<0.01).Conclusion Early intervention can improve the mental and motor development of children with HIE,and serum S100B protein is involved in the mechanisms.
6.Effect of heat treatment at 42 ℃ on ultraviolet B-induced oxidative injury to human melanocytes
Wenzhi HU ; Lijuan MA ; Guang ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2014;47(5):341-344
Objective To evaluate the effect of heat treatment on ultraviolet B (UVB)-induced oxidative injury to human melanocytes.Methods Melanocytes were isolated from adult foreskins,and subjected to a primary culture.After 3-4 passages of subculture,the melanocytes were classified into 4 groups:control group incubated at 37 ℃,heat treatment group incubated at 42 ℃ for 1 hour,UVB group exposed to UVB irradiation at 100 mJ/cm2,combination group receiving heat treatment at 42 ℃ for 1 hour followed by UVB irradiation at 100 mJ/cm2.After three successive days of treatment,MTT assay was performed to evaluate cell viability,a biochemical method to determine the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and concentration of malonaldehyde (MDA),and flow cytometry to detect intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and apoptosis in melanocytes.Results The cell survival rate,apoptosis rate,SOD activity,MDA concentration and ROS level were (100 ± 6.14)%,(4.66 ± 0.58)%,(53.39 ± 8.23) U/gprot,(1.09 ± 0.32) mmol/gprot,and 1070.85 ± 42.07 in the control group respectively.UVB exposure induced a significant increase in apoptosis rate (24.14% ± 2.90%,P < 0.001),MDA concentration (1.65 ± 0.33 mmol/gprot,P < 0.01) and ROS level (1416.45 ± 79.12,P< 0.01),but a significant decrease in cell survival rate (50.23% ± 5.36%,P< 0.01)and SOD activity (31.98 ± 1 1.89 U/gprot,P < 0.01) in the UVB group compared with the control group,while the heat pretreatment markedly downregulated the UVB-induced increase in apoptosis rate (14.9% ± 1.49%,P < 0.001),MDA concentration (1.10 ± 0.26 mmol/gprot) and ROS level (1033.30 ± 68.41,P< 0.01),as well as the decrease in cell survival rate (74.12% ± 6.17%,P< 0.01) and SOD activity (51.63 ± 6.55 U/gprot,P< 0.01) in the combination group.Conclusion Heat treatment could protect melanocytes from UVB-induced oxidative injury.
7.Clinical research of trolamine cream in the prevention and treatment of radioactive dermatitis in patients with breast cancer after modified radical mastectomy
Kaikai ZHAO ; Zhuo ZHANG ; Lijuan ZOU
Cancer Research and Clinic 2014;26(4):220-222
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of trolamine cream in the prevention and treatment of acute radioactive dermatitis in patients with breast cancer after modified radical mastectomy.Methods 80 breast cancer patients who received postmastectomy chest-wall irradiation by 6-MeV electron beam were included.40 cases in the treatment group were given trolamine cream combined with the conventional nursing care during radiotherapy,while another 40 cases in the control group were treated with the conventional nursing care.Results In the treatment group,the rates of radiation dermatitis of grade 1,2 and 3 were 70.0 % (28/40),22.5 %(9/40),and 7.5 % (3/40),respectively,while they were 52.5 % (21/40),32.5 % (13/40) and 15.0 % (6/40),respectively,in control group (P < 0.05).Grade 1,2 and 3 radiation dermatitis appeared in treatment group when the radiation doses were (21.91±4.39) Gy,(37.43±6.50) Gy and (46.14±6.50)Gy,respectively,while in the control group,it was (12.67±2.16) Gy,(22.61±3.51) Gy,(42.71±8.11) Gy (P < 0.05),respectively.With cumulative doses of 10 Gy and 25 Gy,the rates of radiation dermatitis in the treatment group were 22.5 % (9/40) and 47.5 % (19/40),respectively,while they were 40.0 % (16/40) and 62.5 % (25/40),respectively,in the control group (P < 0.05).Conclusions Trolamine cream effectively alleviates radiation skin damage in breast cancer patients after modified mastectomy,thus it is suitable for use in patients with postoperative chest wall radiotherapy.
8.Lipid storage myopathy and determination of serum free carnitine
Yaming ZHAO ; Dexing WANG ; Lijuan WU
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2000;0(04):-
Objective To determine the serum concentrations of free carnitine in lipid storage myopathy(LSM) and the roles in diagnosis,classification and therapy of LSM. Methods Fasting blood samples of 8 LSM cases identified by muscle biopsies, 9 cases of other neuromuscular diseases and 18 cases of normal controls were enzymatically analyzed for free carnitine levels. Results In 8 LSM cases serum values of free carnitine were 4.4?2.5 mg/L, in 9 cases with other neuromuscular disease, serum levels of free carnitine were 10.2?2.5 mg/L and in 18 normal controls,11.8?2.9 mg/L. LSM cases showed significant decrease of free carnitine concentrations as compared with normal controls and other patients with neuromuscular diseases (P
9.Effects of HSP70 on hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury after heat preconditioning in rats
Zhen ZHAO ; Dongyan AN ; Lijuan QIN ; Yu CAO
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1986;0(04):-
Aim To study the effects of HSP70 on hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury after heat preconditioning in rats.Method To establish the models of the hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury. 42 Wistar rats were randomly divided into 6 groups, (each group had 7 rats): normal group(N); quercetin injection group(Q); ischemia-reperfusion group(I); heat preconditioning 16 hours before ischemia-reperfusion group(H+I); quercetin injection before heat preconditioning group(Q+H+I); quercetin injection before ischemia-reperfusion group(Q+I).We detected the activity of serum enzyme of ALT,AST and the pathological changes of the liver;The expressions of HSP70 of the rats were observed by Western blotting. Results The expressions of HSP70 from high to low were:group H+I,group I,group Q+H+I,group Q+I,group Q,group N; The serum levels of ALT and AST from high to low were: group Q+I,group I,group Q+H+I,group H+I,group Q,group N;All groups had visibly hepatic histological changes respectively.Conclusion The protection of heat stress pretreatment from ischemia reperfusion injury was possibly performed by inducing the expression of HSP70.
10.Effect of Swallowing Training on Dysphagia after Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Neoplasm
Lijuan ZHANG ; Nan JIANG ; Yue ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(3):350-353
Objective To explore the effect of swallowing training on dysphagia in patients with head and neck neoplasm receiving ra-diotherapy. Methods 60 patients with head and neck neoplasm receiving radiotherapy from March, 2014 to August, 2015 were divided into intervention group (n=30) and control group (n=30) randomly. The control group received routine nursing and relevant health education, while the intervention group received swallowing training from 2 weeks before to 3 months after radiotherapy. They were assessed with Functional Oral Intake Scale and M. D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory 1 week, 3 months after radiotherapy. Results The scores of Function-al Oral Intake Scale (Z=-3.195, P<0.01), the total score of M. D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory and the subscores (t>4.385, P<0.01) were better in the intervention group than in the control group 1 week after radiotherapy, as well as 3 months after radiotherapy (Z=-4.436, P<0.01;t>5.361, P<0.01). Conclusion Swallowing training could improve the condition of dysphagia of head and neck neoplasm patients after radiotherapy.