1.Role and mechanism of Angiotensin Ⅱ-induced ChemR23 in podocyte injury
Jing CHANG ; Jifang ZHAO ; Qianxin HE ; Luyao WANG ; Jin SHANG ; Genyang CHENG ; Dong LIU ; Jing XIAO ; Zhanzheng ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2018;34(3):185-191
Objective To observe the expression of ChemR23 induced by Angiotensin Ⅱ (Ang Ⅱ) in podocyte and its role in renal injury.Methods Conditionally immortalized mice podocytes were cultured in vitro.Immunofluorescence was used to observe the sub-cellular location of ChemR23.The expressions of ChemR23,Nephrin and Podocin stimulated by different concentrations of Ang Ⅱ were detected by qRT-PCR and Western blotting.Lentivirus targeting ChemR23 was used.The expressions of Nephrin and Podocin and the phosphorylation state of NF-κB P65 were detected by Western Blot.The inhibitor of NF-κB P65 was added to the cultural medium for 2 h before Ang Ⅱ stimulation.The effect of NF-κB P65 inhibitor on Ang Ⅱ-induced expression of Nephrin and Podocin was detected by Western Blot.Results It is showed that ChemR23 was located in cytosol and membrane.Compared with the normal control,the expression of ChemR23 was significantly increased by Ang Ⅱ in mRNA and protein level,while the expressions of Nephrin and Podocin were decreased (P < 0.05).When using Lentivirus vector to interfere the expression of ChemR23,Ang Ⅱ-repressed expressions of Nephrin and Podocin were restored (P < 0.05).Western Blot showed the level of phosphorylated NF-κB P65 was significantly increased by Ang Ⅱ stimulation (P < 0.05),which could be inhibited by interfering the expression of ChemR23.When adding the NF-κB P65 inhibitor,the low expression of Nephrin and Podocin induced by Ang Ⅱ stimulation was restored (P<0.05).Conclusions Ang Ⅱ can induce ChemR23 expression,which activates NF-κB P65 signaling pathway,and then inhibits the expressions of Nephrin and Podocin.Targeting ChemR23 is a potential way to alleviate podocyte injury caused by Ang Ⅱ.
2.Effects of remazolam vs propofol on hemodynamics during induction of anaesthesia in elderly patients: area under curve method
Luyao ZHANG ; Mingyang SUN ; Enqiang CHANG ; Xiaoguo RUAN ; Jujin ZHOU ; Lu LI ; Jiaqiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2023;43(5):531-534
Objective:To evaluate the effects of remazolam and propofol on the hemodynamics during induction of anaesthesia in elderly patients using the area under curve (AUC) method.Methods:Eighty elderly patients of either sex, aged 65-75 yr, with body mass index of 20-28 kg/m 2, of American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅱ or Ⅲ, scheduled for elective non-cardiac surgery, were divided into 2 groups ( n=40 each) by using a random number table method: remazolam group (R group) and propofol group (P group). Remazolam 1 mg/ml or propofol 10 mg/ml was slowly and intravenously injected through titration to achieve loss of responsiveness to verbal command. The accumulative areas under the curve below (AUC MAP-) or above (AUC MAP+ ) baseline mean arterial pressure and under the curve below or above 10% of baseline heart rate at the same time (AUC HR-, AUC HR+ ) were calculated within the first 10 min after administration of propofol or remazolam. The use of vasoactive drugs and injection pain were recorded during this period. The intraoperative awareness during the 24-h follow-up after surgery and development of cardiovascular complications, cerebral infarction and oliguria or anuria within 30 days after surgery were recorded. Results:Compared with R group, AUC MAP- was significantly enlarged (the mean difference 59.375 mmHg·min, 95% confidence interval 26.763-91.987 mmHg·min), AUC HR- was enlarged ( P<0.05), and no significant change was found in AUC MAP+, AUC HR+, requirement for vasoactive drugs, frequency of vasoactive drugs, and postoperative complications in P group ( P>0.05). No injection pain or intraoperative awareness was found in two groups. Conclusions:Remazolam is superior to propofol in maintaining hemodynamic stability during anesthesia induction in elderly patients.
3.Analysis of influential factors for dose-corrected trough concentration of amisulpride based on therapeutic drug monitoring
Yiqi WANG ; Luyao CHANG ; Ran FU ; Lingjiao WANG ; Jing YU ; Chunhua ZHOU
China Pharmacy 2022;33(24):3020-3024
OBJECTIVE To analyze the influential factors for dose-corrected trough concentration (C/D) of amisulpride, and to provide reference for rational use of it in clinic. METHODS The results of the last serum concentration monitoring and relevant medical data of schizophrenic inpatients who were monitored for the treatment of amisulpride in the Mental Health Center of the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University from March to November 2021 were collected retrospectively and analyzed the effects of age, sex, body mass index (BMI), serum creatinine level, and combined medication on the C/D value of amisulpride. RESULTS A total of 133 schizophrenic inpatients were included, and median dose of amisulpride was 600.00 mg/d, median serum concentration was 332.57 ng/mL, and median value of C/D was 0.61 ng·d/(mL·mg). The serum concentration of 49 patients was within the recommended range of relevant guideline (100-320 ng/mL), and 27 patients exceeded the laboratory warning concentration (640 ng/mL). There was no statistical significance in drug dose, serum concentration or C/D value among the patients of different genders (P>0.05). The serum concentration of minor patients was significantly lower than that of adult patients (P<0.05), but there was no statistical significance in drug dose or C/D value between minor patients and adult patients (P>0.05). The C/D value of amisulpride in obese patients (BMI>28 kg/m2) was significantly lower than that in normal patients (BMI 18.5- 23.9 kg/m2); the combination of olanzapine, sodium valproate and benzodiazepines did not affect the C/D value of amisulpride (P>0.05); the level of serum creatinine in patients was not related to the dose of amisulpride (r=0.081, P>0.05), but was positively related to the C/D value of the drug (r=0.285, P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The age, BMI and serum creatinine level of patients are closely related to the C/D value of amisulpride. In the clinical treatment of schizophrenia with amisulpride, we should fully consider the patient’s age, body mass, serum creatinine and other factors, and develop a personalized drug regimen for patients to ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatment.