1.Formulation of Water-in-oil Microemulsion and Its Quality Evaluation
China Pharmacy 2005;0(16):-
OBJECTIVE:To select the formula,preparation and quality evaluation of water-in-oil microemulsion. METHODS:Water-in-oil micromulsion has been formulated using Volp-5 as surfactant, several short chain alcohols as co-surfactants, and the different oils, pseudoternary phase diagrams have been constructed to evaluate the phase behavior of the formulations of the water-in-oil microemulsion, and the influence of mixing ratio of various elements on the area of microemulsion was also examined. The morphology, particle size, distribution and stability was assessed. RESULTS:The stable water-in-oil microemulsion was made. The microemulsion delivery could be prepared using Volp-5/ethanol/caprylic-capric-triglyceride/water (3∶2∶2∶4)system and no phase separation was observed in three months. CONCLUSION:The formulation provide a convenient means of the oral delivery taking advantage of microemulsion's merit, which is easy to prepare with consistent quality.
2.Effects of exercise training on microangiogenesis of rat ischemic lower limbs
Yan MEI ; Hongwei GE ; Yong LIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(41):7775-7778
BACKGROUND:Previous studies demonstrated that ischemia can be compensated by establishing collateral circulation and microangiogenesis,and exercise training can ameliorate blood supply of ischemic lower limb.However,whether exercise training accelerate establishment of collateral circulation remains poorly understood.OBJECTIVE:To explore the mechanism of exercise training on accelerating microangiogenesis of rat ischemic lower limb.METHODS:Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into the exercise training,model and sham-surgery groups.All animals were established left lower limb ischemia models except those in the sham-surgery group.Rats in the exercise training group were forced running 30 minutes per day at 1 week after model preparation and those in other groups were performed daily activities.The adductor of ischemic lower limb was obtained for the examination of microvessel density and the expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor and basic fibroblast growth factor.Simultaneously,bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells were harvested for detection of microangiogenesis.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Number of endothelial progenitor calls,expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor and basic fibroblast growth factor,as well as microvessel density of the exercise training group was obviously greater than those in the model and sham-surgery groups(P<0.01).Compared with the model and sham-surgery groups,in vitro vasculogenesisof bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells in the exercise training group was increased(P<0.05).These findings demonstrated that lower limb ischemia increases microangiogenesis,and exercise training enhances this effect.
3.Inhibitory effect of selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor NS-398 on proliferation and invasion of human colorectal cancer cells
Yan QIU ; Jing LIU ; Mei LIU ; Lianghong SI ; Yuguo MAO
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 2000;0(08):-
Objective:To investigate the effect of NS-398,a selective cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2) inhibitor,on the proliferation and invasion of human colon carcinoma cells in vitro,so as to determine the possibility of COX-2 as a new target for treatment of colon carcinoma.Methods: The expression of COX-2 in colorectal cancer cells(CW-2,COLO-320) was detected by RT-PCR and Western blotting.COLO-320 cell proliferation was measured by MTT after treatment with NS-398.Cell invasion ability was measured using migration and invasion chamber systems.Western blotting assay was used to examine the influence of NS-398 on MMP-2 expression.Results: Our results showed that CW-2,COLO-320 cells expressed COX-2 mRNA and protein.NS-398 inhibited the proliferation of COLO-320 cells in a time-and concentration-dependent manner.Invasion test showed that NS-398 inhibited the migration and invasion of COLO-320 cells.Western blotting revealed that NS-398 inhibited the expression of MMP-2 in COLO-320 cells.Conclusion: The selective COX-2 inhibitor NS-398 can inhibit COLO-320 cell proliferation and invasion,indicating COX-2 may serve as a new target for colon carcinoma treatment.
4.Expression of miRNAs in peripheral blood plasma of the residents surrounding hot springs with radon
Chunxu LIU ; Mei TIAN ; Yan PAN ; Gang GAO ; Jianxiang LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2015;35(3):187-190
Objective To investigate the expressions of miR-16,miR-106b,miR-449a,miR-34a and let-7g in peripheral blood plasma of the residents surrounding hot springs with radon in Hebei province.Methods A total of 41 randomly selected residents surrounding hot springs with radon were considered as the radon group,and 46 residents with same living habit but without contact with hot springs were considered as control.The miRNAs in the peripheral blood plasma of these two groups were detected with qRT-PCR.Results The levels of miR-16,miR-106b,miR-449a and let-7g in the radon group were significantly higher than those in control group (Z=-2.278,-3.835,-2.719,-2.721,P<0.05).Alterations of these miRNAs were associated with radon exposure (t =2.154,3.711,2.319,2.015,P < 0.05) but had no relationship with age,sex,smoking and drinking factors.No significant difference was observed in the plasma levels of miR-34a between the two groups.Conclusions miR-16,miR-106b,miR-449a and let-7g could be applied as potential biomarkers for radon exposure.
5.Protective effect of Rheum tanguticum polysaccharide against H_2O_2 induced IEC-6 cell apoptosis and its possible mechanism
Linna LIU ; Feng ZHANG ; Qibing MEI ; Yan ZHANG ; Xinyou LIU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2003;0(07):-
Aim To investigate the protective effect of RTP1,one of the polysaccharide isolated from Rheum tanguticum,on H2O2 induced apoptosis in IEC-6 cells and its possible mechanism.Methods H2O2(100 mmol?L~-1)was used to induce IEC-6 cell apoptosis.Different doses(10,30,100 mg?L~-1)of RTP1 were administrated before H2O2 was added into IEC-6 cell culture.Cell viability was observed by MTT assay.Reactive oxygen species were measured with laser scanning confocal microscopy(LSCM).DNA content and percentage of apoptosis were assayed by DNA agarose gel electrophoresis,acridine orange staining and flow cytometry.The activation of Caspase-3 was detected with Western blot analysis.Results Following treatment with H2O2 for 2 h,H2O2 induced a significant decrease in cell viability,while DNA ladder was observed and apoptosis percentage was as high as 31.3%.Accumulation of intracellular ROS and increase in Caspase-3 activity were also detected.Pretreatment with RTP1 for 24 h exhibited cytoprotective effects in a dose-dependent manner.RTP1 obviously enhanced cell viability,reduced formation of DNA ladder and significantly reduced the number of cells labeled with Annexin V.The percentage of apoptosis/necrosis cells was markedly decreased to 24.4% and 21.5%,respectively.LSCM showed that RTP1 attenuated the accumulation of ROS.The significant decrease in Caspase-3 activity was detected.Conclusion RTP1 has cytoprotective capacity to antagonize H2O2-induced IEC-6 cell apoptosis and injury,and this effect may be related to decrease ROS and inhibit Caspase-3 activity
6.ISOLATION,CULTURE AND PURIFICATION OF CEREBRAL CORTICAL NEURONS AND GLIAL CELLS FROM THE EMBRYONIC GEKKO
Yun GU ; Mei LIU ; Yan LIU ; Xiaosong GU
Acta Anatomica Sinica 1957;0(04):-
Objective To establish a method of neurons and glial cell culture from embryonic Gekko japonicus cerebral cortex. Methods Embryonic(E15) pallium was dissociated and digesting by trypsin.After counting,cells were seeded in culture flask.The glial cells were obtained by using differential adhesion potential combined with successive passage purified methods,and neurons were obtained by using neurobasal medium supplemented with B27.The cells were fixed and analyzed with immunohistochemic assay. Results After tetra-generation,GFAP positive cells were more than 95% in glial cells cultured condition;Neurons grew well in neurobasal medium,and NF and MAP-2 positive signals co-localized on neurons.After cultured for 10 days,the percentage of neurons was more than 95%.Conclusion The methods of isolation,culture and purification for embryonic Gekko japonicus cortical neurons and glial cells were established and it might be a valuable cell model to further investigate the central nerve system in Gekko japonicus.
7.The values of Rockall, Blatchford and AIMS65 scoring systems in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Huiling LIU ; Yan LUO ; Changping LI ; Mei MEI ; Jing CHEN ; Fang SU ; Yan ZHANG ; Yanli CHEN
Tianjin Medical Journal 2017;45(4):423-427
prognosis of patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB). Methods A total of 130 patients with AUGIB in our hospital were enrolled in this study from August 2014 to August 2016 . Three kinds of scoring systems including Rockall, Blatchford and AIMS65 were used to evaluate the risk classification of the patients. Patients were followed up for 2 months. The incidence rates of re-bleeding and death within 2 months after admission were observed. Data of prognosis in patients with AUGIB were compared between the three scoring systems in the prognosis of patients with AUGIB, including the risk classification and the prediction accuracy of re-bleeding and death. Results There were no significant differences in the re-bleeding rate and fatality rate between the groups divided by Rockall and Blatchford scoring systems ( P>0.05). According to the grouping results of AIMS65 scoring system, the re-bleeding rate of low-risk group was lower than that in high risk group (1.45%vs. 13.11%, P=0.01), but there was no significant difference in fatality rate between the two groups (P>0.05). The values of area under the curve (AUC) of predicting re-bleeding rates by using Rockall, Blatchford and AIMS65 scoring systems were 0.6258, 0.6910, and 0.7241, and the values of AUC of predicting fatality rates were 0.7031, 0.7969, and 0.7031 by using receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis. There were no significant differences between them (P>0.05). The values of AUC of predicting re-bleeding rates by using the risk grading calculation by Rockall, Blatchford and AIMS65 scoring systems were 0.6189, 0.6139 and 0.7254 (P>0.05). But the values of AUC of predicting fatality rates were 0.6211, 0.6641 and 0.7695 (P<0.01). Conclusion The operation method of AIMS65 scoring system is simple and convenient, which is applicable to a wide range of patients with AUGIB. In the prediction of re-bleeding and mortality, AIMS65 scoring system has high accuracy and stability, which is worthy of promoting in clinical application.
8.The Value of MR Imaging and MRS in Differential Diagnosis of Prostate Diseases
Yan LIU ; Heli MEI ; Jinjun YANG ; Li SUN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;0(09):-
Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of MRI and MRS in the prostatic diseases.Methods Clinical data together with MRI and MRS findings were reviewed retrospectively in 16 cases with benign prostate hyperplasia(BPH) and 6 cases with prostate carcinoma(PC) which were confirmed with pathology.MRI observation was focused on the size of the gland,the location of the lesion,the signal features and the extent of the tumor.MRS observation included the chemical shift of citrate(Cit),choline(Cho) and creatine(Cr)spectra,and the ratio of(Cho+Cr)/Cit.Results BPH appeared as irregular enlargement of the whole prostate gland.On T2WI,the central zones of the gland were marked enlargement,there were many different-size similar round low-signal or high-signal intensity nodular lesions in peripheral zones in 13 cases,some low-signal nodular with low-signal false capsules were found and the peripheral zone were compressed obviously.In 6 patients with PC,5 cases localized low-signal area in the periphery and 1 case localized low-signal area in the centre,the tumors localized within the prostate capsule in 2 cases,breakthrough the prostatic capsule in 4 cases with seminal vesicle and the neurovascular bundles involved,the lymph node in pelvis and the bone of pelvis were involved in 1 case.On MRS,Cit elevated obviously,Cho elevated slightly,(Cho+Cr)/Cit ratio was not high,average 0.60 in BPH.In PC,Cit dropped obviously,Cho elevated obviously,(Cho+Cr)/Cit ratio elevated,average 2.51.The metabolic ratios between the BPH and PC were of remarkable statistically difference(t=0.353,P
9.A Comparative Study Between Pathology and CT Classified Patterns and Diagnosis of the Golioma of the Brain (A Report of 70 Cases)
Junzhi PU ; Yan ZHI ; Lijun GUAN ; Xiaofang MEI ; Jun LIU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;0(09):-
Objective To study the relativity between pathology and CT diagnosis and CT classified types of the golioma of the brain.Methods Seventy cases of golioma confirmed by CT diagnosis and pathology by way of non-contrast CT scanning and enhanced scans were analysed in comparison the results of the pathology and CT appearances.Results (1)The accuracy rate of CT diagnosis was 85.7%;(2)having pointed out the CT classified types of the golioma of the brain a acording of CT appearances comibined with shape.Type Ⅰ was(low-tensity,non-enhancement types)16 cases,which can be only seen in Ⅰ and Ⅱ grade of astrocytoma oligodendroglioma,and the latter was often characterized by bending stripe-like calcification or cluster dot-like calcification,both of which occupy 33% of the total (3/9).Type Ⅱ was (ring-like enhanced patterns)13 cases,which often appeared in Ⅱ?Ⅲ?Ⅳ grade astrocytoma,charactenied by parietal-node which took up 53.8%(7/13).The pathology changes were mainly caused by the internal neceosis and a few by cystic changes.Type Ⅲ(nodular or mass-like enhancement) in 31 cases revealed by various types of goliomsas,which were typical CT appearances of medulloblastoma and ependymoma.Type Ⅳ(mixed types)in 10 cases had showed the CT appearances of malignant goliomas.(3)The results indicate that no or slight edema and mass effect as well as intensification were mainly seen in Ⅰ and Ⅱ grade astrocytomas,Ⅲ and Ⅳ grade astrocytomas were classified as the less serious and the serious both of which had distinctive differences.(4)Analyse the CT appearances of brain golioma in terms of tumor cytology had provided the pathology evidences for CT classified patterns.Conclusion CT appearances and CT classified patterns can reflect some pathologie characteristics and provide an important reference for astrocytoma pathology grading.
10.Investigation on Quality of Life of Medical and Health Institutions'Pharmacists in Heilongjiang Province
Cunling YAN ; Mei DONG ; Shuang LIU ; Lu ZHONG
China Pharmacy 2017;28(15):2020-2023
OBJECTIVE:To provide the basis for the formulation of the health intervention strategy for medical and health insti-tutions'pharmacists and provide reference for other related research. METHODS:A total of 180 medical and health institutions' pharmacists in Heilongjiang province were investigated and evaluated by work satisfaction MMSS scale(modified)and quality of life(SF-36)scale,and the relevant data were analyzed statistically. RESULTS:A total of 180 questionnaires were distributed and 134 valid questionnaires were collected. The effective recovery rate was 74.44%. The average score of work satisfaction degree was (3.44±0.79),which was at the middle level. The highest score was the relationship with colleagues and the lowest score was wel-fare. The physical function,the physiological function and the social function dimension of the respondents were higher thanChi-nese norm. The scores of physical pain,general health,vitality,emotional function and mental health were lower thanChinese norm,and there was statistical significance between the scores of the other dimensions andChinese norm(P<0.05),except for the physiological function and vitality dimension. Multivariate analysis showed that gender,duties,education,length of service and work satisfaction score had an effect on quality of life(P<0.05),among these factors,work satisfaction score was positively correlated with quality of life. CONCLUSIONS:The quality of life of medical and health institutions'pharmacists still needs to be improved,which is related to many influential factors,and job satisfaction is an important influential factor.