1.Experimental study on the inhibitory effect of IL-4 on IL-1?-induced mesangial cells proliferation in rat
Tao XU ; Chaoyang YE ; Changlin MEI
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 1983;0(05):-
Objective To observe the inhibitory effect of IL-4 on the IL-1?-induced rat mesangial cell proliferation, the release of PGE 2, and on the COX-2 mRNA and protein expression, so as to explore the related mechanism of anti-glomerulosclerosis. Methods Rat mesangial cell (MC) was cultured in vitro and the IL-1? -induced proliferation of MC was detected by MTT method. ELISA method was employed to measure the contents of PGE 2 in blank control group, IL-1? group, IL-4+IL-1? group, NS-398 group, NS-398+IL-1? group, indomethacin group, indomethacin+IL-1? group. The expression of mRNA and protein of COX-1 and COX-2 gene were detected by RT-PCR and Western blot, respectively. Results IL-1? could induce the proliferation of MC when the concentration was 0.1-100ng/ml in 12h, 24h and 48h. When its concentration was 2ng/ml, it had the strongest effect in 24h. All the IL-4, NS-398, indomethacin could inhibit IL-1? to induce MC producing PGE 2. The inhibitory rates are in proper order as: IL-4 (84.9%), NS-398(56.5%), and indomethacin(41.2%). Both IL-4 and NS-398 could obviously inhibit the expression of COX-2 mRNA and protein proved by RT-PCR and Western blot. Indomethacin could strongly inhibit the expression of COX-1 mRNA and protein, while only shew a weak inhibition on the expression of COX-2 mRNA and protein. Conclusion IL-4 could markedly inhibit the IL-1? -induced MC proliferation, down-regulate COX-2 gene, decrease the production of PGE 2, and thus take effect on anti-glomerulosclerosis.
2.Analysis of TCM Decoction Prescriptions for Lung Cancer in Our Hospital in 2014
Mei YAN ; Feibao TAO ; Bin XU ; Feila XU
China Pharmacy 2015;(23):3197-3199
OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for lung cancer therapy in the filed of TCM and offer guidance for pharmacy work. METHODS:266 lung cancer prescriptions were collected from the department of TCM of our hospital during Jan. to Dec. in 2014,in-vestigated and analyzed in respects of patient’s age,the number of TCM ingredient,the weight and number of dose,cost,drug catego-ries,the frequency of each ingredient use. RESULTS:The high-risk population of lung cancer were over 40 years old group;the num-ber of TCM ingredient were from 16 to 20;the weight of dose was from 200 g to 300 g;the average number of dose was 10.01 with 53.79 yuan in average. Top 3 TCM were tonics (16.5%),TCM for relieving cough,reducing phlegm and preventing asthma (13.5%),TCM for clearing heat(11.5%). Fritillaria thunbergii,Morus alba,Citrus reticulate and Tetrastigma hemsleyanum took up the front place in the list of frequency. CONCLUSIONS:TCM for relieving cough,reducing phlegm and preventing asthma(13.5%) and TCM for clearing heat are frequently used in TCM prescription for lung cancer;all of them are easily damaged by worms,mildew, rot and extensive diffusion of oil. The management should be strengthened.
4.Calculation of Personnel Arrangement in Outpatient Pharmacy of a Large General Hospital by Working Hour Measurement
Qibiao LUO ; Xinming XU ; Tao WANG ; Mei ZHANG ; Ying CHEN
China Pharmacist 2014;(4):699-701
Objective:To explore the personnel arrangement in the outpatient pharmacy by calculating working hour to provide ref-erence for the rational staffing in hospital. Methods:The daily work content and working hour of 18 pharmacists in the outpatient phar-macy of a large general hospital from January to March in 2013 were following-up observed and recorded using the working hour meas-urement. The data were input the EXcellsoftware to establish the database, and the workload in various positions was collected and sorted. The obtained relative parameters were used to calculate the needed worker number on the basis of manpower planning model. Results:The research confirmed the mean operation time for 9 work programs in the outpatient pharmacy, and the time for drug dispen-sing and distributing was detailed. The needed number of pharmacists was 13. 29 according to the calculation, plus the officer-in-charge and sanitation workers, the total number was 15. 29(approx. 16). Conclusion:The working hour measurement can scientifically de-termine the time for each job, and the workload should be used as the foundation for configuring personnel qualification and the number in outpatient pharmacy.
5.Influencing factors for complete resection and operation time in endoscopic submucosal dissection for colorectal tumors
Mei HAN ; Ying LI ; Jing ZHAN ; Ke TAO ; Hong XU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2017;34(2):122-126
Objective To explore influencing factors for complete resection and operation time of endoscopic submucosal dissection( ESD) for colorectal tumors. Methods This retrospective study included 95 consecutive colorectal tumors in 88 patients whose pathological diagnosis was adenoma and carcinoma, treated with ESD at the Department of Endoscopy of the First Hospital of Jilin University from January 2013 to December 2014. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted on the factors related to complete resection and operation time. Results Average tumor size was 28. 7±14. 1 mm(range,8?80 mm), and the average procedure time was 80. 72±63. 90 min. The rate of complete resection was 92. 6%(88/95),and the rate of incomplete resection was 7. 4%(7/95). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that fibrosis (P=0. 012,OR=52. 473, 95%CI:2. 571?1140. 438) contributed to incomplete resection. Fibrosis ( P=0. 001, OR=0. 045, 95%CI:0. 007?0. 289) ,tumor size ( P=0. 035,OR=0. 170, 95%CI:0. 033?0. 884) ,granular?type laterally spreading tumor ( P=0. 013, OR=34. 432, 95%CI:2. 138?554. 476 ) , non?granular?type laterally spreading tumor(P=0. 044,OR=31. 715, 95%CI:1. 093?919. 904) were independent factors for extending operation time of colorectal ESD. Conclusion The severer fibrosis can induce higher rate of incomplete resection. The more severe fibrosis is, the larger tumor size is, and the longer operation time is.
6.Establishment of Teaching Files in Medicine Curriculum Construction
Ruilin CHEN ; Miqing XU ; Yi TAO ; Mei CAO ; Ziguan YE
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2002;0(01):-
The standard administration and the management of the teaching files have been built firstly in the teaching and research apartment of medicine.A variety of databases to achieve files informatics and a series of teaching resources have been reinforced for recent years.Informatics technology,curriculum construction and teaching methods have been conformed to take full advantage of the teaching files.
7.The review and reflection of the reform about science teaching in clinical practice
Mei CAO ; Miqing XU ; Yi TAO ; Ziguan YE
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2006;0(07):-
The department of Internal Medicine at our hospital has enhanced students' clinical skills training,strengthened the system of clinical teaching rounds,established an effective clinical practice teaching supervision mechanism,and established a scientific and effective clinical evaluation system for basic skills. These clinical teaching practice reforms have achieved satisfactory teaching results.
8.Biocompatibility of phosphorylcholine modified alginate-chitosan microcapsules
Shan SHAN ; Xuan LIU ; Han LI ; Heng CHEN ; Kuanfeng XU ; Tao ZHANG ; Mei ZHANG ; Tao YANG
Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2012;06(2):120-123
ObjectiveTo explore whether the biocompatibility of phosphorylcholine (PC) modified alginate-chitosan microcapsules could be improved. MethodsPC modified alginate-chitosan microcapsules were obtained by high-voltage electrostatic system.Bradford method was adopted to determine the adsorption amounts of bovine serum albumin by chitosan alone and PC modified chitosan.Alginate-chitosan-PC microcapsules (experimental group) and alginate-chitosan microcapsules ( control group) were respectively implanted into the peritoneal cavity of mice and retrieved 4 weeks after transplantation.Fibrosis of the capsules was evaluated by HE staining.Glucose stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) assay was used to assess the insulin secretion response of encapsulated and nonencapsulated rat islets. Results The adsorption amount of protein was 189.4 μg/mg and 90.5 μg/mg respectively by chitosan alone and PC modified chitosan.The difference had statistical significance ( t =5.549, P < 0.05 ).In contrast to the control group, the cellular reaction on the surface of the modified microcapsules was weaker, with no obvious fibrosis found.The insulin secreted by encapsulated islets and nonencapsulated islets was( 3.298 ± 1.680 ) μIU/ml VS (4.299 ± 1.159 ) μIU/ml ( t =1.096, P > 0.05 ) in response to low-glucose stimulus and( 11.783 ± 4.175 ) μIU/ml VS ( 12.875 ± 2.268 ) μIU/ml ( t =0.514, P > 0.05 ) in response to high-glucose stimulus.Conclusions PC can improve the biocompatibility of alginate-chitosan microcapsules, with no effect on the biological function of encapsulated islets.It may be more appropriate to use modified microcapsules encapsulating islets for transplantation.
9.Expression and clinical significance of TRAIL and c-FLIP in peripheral blood mononuclear cell of patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Mei-Na LIN ; Tao ZHANG ; Xu-Qiao MEI ; Rui-Yuan XU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2018;34(5):732-736,740
Objective:To analyze the expression of TNF-related apoptosis-inducing factor TRAIL,c-FLIP and caspase-8 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with rheumatoid arthritis at different period,in order to provide a experimental basis that treating and looking for a more effective way and method.Methods:mRNA expression of TRAIL,c-FLIP and caspase-8 were detected by Real-time PCR from peripheral blood mononuclear cells;TRAIL,c-FLIP and caspase-8 were checked by Western blot from peripheral blood mononuclear cells.Results:The mRNA expression level of TRAIL,c-FLIP and caspase-8 from PBMC at different groups of RA:TRAIL mRNA in group M was 3.26±0.78 which was much higher than healthy controls(1.30±0.20) (P=0.028),and those of group L and group H (1.56±0.37 and 1.83±0.26 respectively) was slightly higher than controls(P<0.05).C-FLIP mRNA in low activity group (L),middle activity group (M) and high activity group (H) were 1.27±0.28,1.32±0.34 and 1.93±0.40 re-spectively,which was higher than that of healthy controls (1.08 ± 0.12) (P=0.035,0.034,0.030).The relative level caspase-8 mRNA in group L,group M,group H were(2.77 ±0.97),(4.52 ± 0.85),and(2.13 ± 0.44)which was higher than healthy controls (1.04±0.13) (P=0.023,0.012,0.032).The protein level of TRAIL,c-FLIP and caspase-8 in PBMC from different groups of RA patients:The expression of TRAIL in group M was significantly increased than group L,H and control(P<0.05) with no difference in group L.c-FLIP protein in all protein expressed in group M quantity highest,significantly higher than other groups.Caspase-8 expression in the group M and H was significantly enhanced than control (P=0.003,0.001 ) with no difference in group L (P> 0.05). Conclusion:During the different active stages of RA,in peripheral blood mononuclear cells,the expression of TRAIL,c-FLIP and caspase-8 are increased overall trend,possible can provide certain experimental reference for clinical therapy.
10.Detection of Beta-lactamases in Multi-resistant Citrobacter Strains
Mei ZHU ; Wei XU ; Tao LI ; Huazhi LING ; Ying HUANG ; Yuanhong XU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(09):-
OBJECTIVE To investigate beta-lactamases production in multi-resistant Citrobacter strains isolated from the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University.METHODS Standard agar dilution method was used to determine the minimal inhibitory concentration(MIC) of 52 clinically isolated Citrobacter strains,improved three-dimensional tests were performed to detect the ESBLs-producing,AmpC-producing and MBL-producing strains in 31 Citrobacter isolates,then beta-lactamases-encoding genes were amplified by polymerase chain reaction(PCR).RESULTS Thirty one Citrobacter strains were resistant to many beta-lactams antibiotics.Twenty four strains ESBLs-producing,3 AmpC-producing and 2 ESBLs-producing plus AmpC-producing strains have been detected by improved three-dimensional tests,and not found MBL-producing ones.Twenty strains had blaTEM gene and 1 strain had blaSHV gene,8 strains had blaCTX-M-1 gene,15 strains had blaCTX-M-13 gene and 5 strains had blaCIT gene by PCR.CONCLUSIONS Multi-resistant Citrobacter strains produce one or more types of ESBLs and AmpC beta-lactamase,it may be an important reason of resistance to beta-lactams antibiotics.