1.Application of Ethyl Acetate Extraction in Detecting Nitric Oxide by ESR
Deliang ZHANG ; Meifen LI ; Baolu ZHAO
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2001;28(1):94-98
The extraction method with organic solvent extraction to detect nitric oxide was improved, and the production of nitric oxide in mice myocardium in vitro was detected with this method. Using organic solvent (DETC)2-Fe2 + -NO complex was extracted from water phase into ester phase, and nitric oxide in sample of large volume can be detected by ESR at room temperature. The extracting ability of several organic solvents such as ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, glycerol triacetate, iso-amy lacetate, and n-butanol, was compared, and it was found that ethyl acetate was a good kind of organic solvent. There was a good linear relationship between the concentration of nitric oxide and ESR intensity within concentration of 20μmol/L, and the detected limit was improved to below 200 nmol/L; (DETC)2-Fe2+ -NO complex is easy to decompose in light but it is very stable in dark at 0~4℃ which, there is only a little change after ten days.
2.The Effect of Timely Infection Evaluation and Intervention on Low-body Mass Incubator Infants in Primary Hospitals
Limin WU ; Meifen YE ; Guanzhi LI
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2014;(10):1197-1199,1200
Objective] To discuss the effect of timely infection evaluation and intervention on reducing infection to low-body mass incubator infants of primary hospitals. [Method] Select 98 cases of low-body mass incubator infants of 1210~2000g as control group(routine prevention used), and another 95 cases of 1200~2010g as observation group(taking timely infection evaluation, giving pointing intervention to infants with various infective risk factors). Compare their infection and in-hospital period. [Result]In control group 98 cases, 45 cases(45.92%) had infection; in observation group 95 cases, 11 (11.58%) had infection; the infective rate of observation group was lower than control group, the difference had statistical meaning( P<0.05). [Conclusion] To take timely infection evaluation and preventive intervention can definitely reduce infection.
3.Expression of TMPRSS4 in pancreatic cancer and clinical significance
Dongzhe LI ; Meifen ZHAO ; Shaowei SONG ; Yuanhonng XU ; Kejian GUO
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2011;11(5):312-314
Objective To investigate the expression of TMPRSS4 mRNA,protein in human pancreatic cancer tissues and to explore the relationship between the expression of TMPRSS4 protein and the clinicopathologic parameters.Methods Real-time PCR and Western blotting were used to detect the expressions of TMPRSS4 mRNA and protein in 16 samples of pancreatic cancer tissues and adjacent normal pancreatic tissues.The expression of TMPRSS4 protein in 61 samples of pancreatic cancer tissues and 26 samples of adjacent pancreatic tissues and 4 samples of normal pancreatic tissues was detected by using immunohistochemistry and its relationship with clinicopathological features was analyzed.Results The expression of TMPRSS4 mRNA and protein of pancreatic cancer tissues were significantly higher than those in adjacent pancreatic tissues (9.09 ± 7.01 vs.1.27 ± 0.72; 1.223 ± 0.125 vs.0.667 ± 0.106,P < 0.01 ) ;the expression rate of TMPRSS4 protein of pancreatic cancer tissues was 67.2% (41/61),which were significantly higher than that in adjacent pancreatic tissues[3.8% (1/26),P < 0.01].There was no TMPRSS4 protein expression in normal pancreatic tissues.There was no significant correlation between the expression of TMPRSS4 protein and the age,gender,tumor location or tumor size was found.There was significant correlation between the expression of TMPRSS4 protein and the degree of differentiation,lymph node metastasis,and clinical staging (P < 0.05 ).Conclusions TMPRSS4 protein is highly expressed in pancreatic cancer tissues,and the expression of TMPRSS4 is associated with the degree of malignancy of pancreatic cancer.
4.The relationship between self-management behaviors and self-efficacy in patients with chronic low back pain
Xinxin LI ; Xiang MA ; Lifeng ZHANG ; Meifen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(31):2423-2428
Objective To describe the self-management behaviors and self-efficacy in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and to explore the relationship between them. Methods The Chronic Disease Self-Management Study Measures and the Chronic Disease Self-Efficacy Scale were used to investigate a total of 113 patients with chronic low back pain. Results The average score of self-management behavior of CLBP patients was 21.42 ± 8.11. The average time for exercise was (168.72 ± 148.97) min/week;the average level of cognitive symptoms management practice and communication with physicians were 1.70 ± 0.74 and 2.10 ± 1.05 respectively. The self-efficacy was achieved the average level of 7.10 ± 1.88. There was a positive and significant correlation between the self-management behaviors and self-efficacy (P<0.05 or 0.01). Conclusions The self-management behaviors among patients with chronic low back pain was poor and was related with self-efficacy. Individualized health education was needed for improving self-efficacy, which would be benefit for self-management behaviors.
5.Clinical Observation of rt-PA Intravenous Thrombolysis in the Treatment of Elderly Acute Cerebral Infarction
Xiao WU ; Dongjuan XU ; Hongfei LI ; Meifen DAI ; Weiqiang ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2015;(32):4534-4536
OBJECTIVE:To investigate clinical efficacy and safety of recombinant human tissue type plasminogen activator (rt-PA) intravenous thrombolytic in the treatment of elderly patients (over 75 years old) with acute cerebral infarction (ACI). METHODS:78 elderly ACI patients,on the basis of routine treatment,were divided into thrombolysis group (40 cases) and non-thrombolysis group (38 cases) according to the will of patients or family members. Non-thrombolysis group received aspirin 200 mg,qd;thrombolysis group was given rt-PA 0.9 mg/kg(maximum dose of 90 mg)by intravenous push of 10% dose within 1 min,and intravenous dripping of residue dose within 60 min;receiving aspirin 200 mg,qd,24 h after thrombolytic therapy with-out contraindications. Both groups were treated for 14 days. The effective rate,NIHSS score before treatment and 24 h,7 d and 14 d after treatment,prognosis after 90 d were compared between 2 groups,and the occurrence of ADR was observed in 2 groups. RE-SULTS:The total effective rate was 67.50% in thrombolysis group and 52.63% in non-thrombolysis group,with statistical signifi-cance(P<0.05);there was significant difference in NIHSS score between 2 groups 24 h,7 d,14 d after treatment(P<0.05);90 d prognosis of thrombolysis group was superior to that of non-thrombolysis group,there was statistically significance (P<0.05);there was no statistical significance in the incidence of ADR between 2 groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:4.5 h time window rt-PA intravenous thrombolytic therapy is safe and effective for elderly patients with ACI,and can reduce disability and fatality,im-prove prognosis.
6.Effect of tacrolimus on macrophage accumulation, proliferation and activation in the kidney of early diabetic rats
Shuangquan SU ; Li ZHAO ; Lin XIA ; Meifen HU ; Yonggui WU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2012;28(7):507-511
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of tacrolimus (FK506) on macrophage accumulation,proliferation and activation in the kidney of early diabetic rats and to explore its possible mechanism of renal protection.Methods Rats were randomly divided into control,model and tacrolimus groups.Diabetic model rats were induced with intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin.Tacrolimus(0.5 or 1.0 mg·kg-1 ·d-1) was orally administered once a day for 4 weeks.Kidney weight index(KWI),24-h urinary albumin excretion rate(UAER) and creatinine clearance rate(Ccr) were measured.Kidney pathology was observed by light microscopy.ED-1,PCNAandiNOSpositivemacrophagesweredetectedbysingleanddoublestainingof immunohistochemistry.Results KWI increased in model group and was significantly reduced by tacrolimus treatment with 1.0 mg·kg-1 ·d-1 (P<0.05).UAER elevated in model group and was markedly attenuated by tacrolimus treatment with 0.5 and 1.0 mg·kg-1 ·d-1 (P<0.05).Elevated glomerular volume of model rats was significantly decreased by tacrolimus treatment with 0.5 and 1.0 mg·kg-1·d-1 (P<0.05),and increased indices of tubulointerstitial injury were only ameliorated by 1.0 mg·kg-1·d-1 tacrolimus(P<0.01).Marked accumulation of ED-1+ cells in diabetic kidney was found,which was not inhibited by tacrolimus treatment with 0.5 and 1.0 mg·kg-1·d-1.ED-1PCNA+ cells and ED-1+ iNOS+ cells were significantly elevated in kidneys of model group,while they were significantly inhibited by tacrohmus treatment with 0.5 and 1.0 mg·kg-1·d-1 (P<0.01).Conclusion Tacrolimus can ameliorate early renal injury of diabetic rats and its mechanism may be partly associated with the suppression of increased macrophages activation.
7.Joint function and its influencing factors of patients underwent hip arthroplasty
Wenhui WANG ; Lifeng ZHANG ; Xinxin LI ; Meifen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2017;52(6):649-653
Objective To explore trajectories of joint function recovery and its influencing factors of patients un-derwent hip arthroplasty. Methods A self-designed questionnaire and Harris Hip Score(HHS) were used to collect data from 80 patients underwent hip arthroplasty for three months. Results Scores of patients' hip joint function were poor,poor,moderate and excellent at baseline,one week,one month and three months after surgery,respectively. The influencing factors included time to start exercise,frequency of rehabilitation exercise and supports from family mem-bers. Conclusion Nurses should take targeted measures according to the characteristics of hip joint function in dif-ferent periods,and provide professional health education to improve patient's hip function and capacity of daily living.
8.?-lactamases-resistant Genes in Imipenem-resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Fengliang LI ; Yuhong GAO ; Xiangping HOU ; Haiyun LIU ; Meifen MA
China Pharmacy 2007;0(29):-
OBJECTIVE:To screen and analyze the ?-lactamases-resistant genes in imipenem-resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa (IMPRPa). METHODS: ?-lactamases-resistant genes including IMP,VIM and OprD2 in 60 clinically isolated IMPRPa strains were detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR),and sequence analysis was performed on the PCR amplified products of some of IMP and VIM genes. RESULTS: Of the 60 IMPRPa strains,?-lactamases-resistant positive genes were as follows: IMP gene was positive in 7 strains,VIM gene was positive in 18 strains,and both IMP and VIM genes were positive in 3 strains. Sequencing of the PCR products of IMP and VIM genes were IMP-1 and VIM-2 types,and OprD2 gene deletion was noted in 29 strains. CONCLUSION: OprD2 protein channel deletion and metal-producing ?-lactamases are the chief mechanisms for the resistance of IMPRPa to imipenem.
9.Observation on the clinical effect of tongluozhitong capsule combined with carbamazepine on the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia
Meifen DAI ; Shijun LI ; Dongjuan XU ; Weiqiang ZHANG ; Hongfei LI ; Yuanchao HU
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(6):204-206
Objective To observe the clinical effect of tongluozhitong capsule combined with carbamazepine on the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.Methods94 patients with trigeminal neuralgia from January 2012 to May 2014 in Dongyang people's hospital were randomized double-blindly divided into the control group and the observation group, 47 cases in each group.The control group received carbamazepine treatment, and the observation group received tongluozhitong capsule combined with carbamazepine.VAS score, the effect and adverse reaction were recorded and analyzed before treatment, atwo weeks and four weeks after.Recurrence was followed-up a half and one year after treatment.Results①VAS scores in the observation group 2 weeks and 4 weeks after treatment were (3.78±0.44), (2.01±0.23) points separately, which were lower than those in the control group (5.96±0.53), (4.02±0.38) points separately, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05).②The total effective rate in the observation group 4 weeks after treatment was 95.74%, which significantly higher than that in the control group 78.72%, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).③ The adverse reactions in the observation group 4 weeks after treatment was 21.28%, 27.66% in the control group, the difference was not significant;④ The recurrence rate in the observation group six months and one year after treatment were 6.38% and 10.64%, which significantly lower than those in the control group 23.40% and 29.79%, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05).ConclusionIt can effectively relieve pain, reduce the recurrence rate, and will not increase the adverse reactions which tongluozhitong capsule combined with carbamazepine were used on the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.It is a safe and effective treatment program.
10.Prevalence of toxoplasma, rubella virus, cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus infections among 3084 individuals with childbearing-age in Henan province
Wanhai WANG ; Qingfang WANG ; Jianli LI ; Meifen WANG ; Jiatian LIU ; Yuanding MEI ; Dongchun QIN ; Liang MING
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2012;5(5):270-273
Objective To investigate the prevalence of toxoplasma gondii (Tox),rubella virus (RV),cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections (TORCH infections) among childbearing-age population in Henan province.Methods Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was applied to detect plasma TORCH IgM and IgG among 3084 childbearing-age men and women from theFirst Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University during July and September,2011.The positive rates of anti-TORCH antibodies were compared among the various age and gender groups by x2 test.Results The total positive rate of anti-TORCH IgM was 5.5% (170/3084),in which the positive rate of anti-RV IgM was the highest (2.9%),followed by anti-HSV IgM (1.0%).Within positive rate of anti-TORCH IgG,anti-HSV IgG was the highest (90.4%),followed by anti-CMV IgG (89.7%),RV IgG (48.1%) and Tox IgG (0.7%).The positive rate of anti-TORCH IgM was the lowest in individuals aged > 30-40 year old.With the age increasing,the positive rates of anti-Tox IgG,anti-CMV IgG and anti-HSV IgG increased,but the positive rate of anti-RV IgG decreased.Women had higher positive rates of anti-CMV IgG and antiHSV IgG than men (x2 =83.470 and 7.026,P < 0.O1).Conclusions Current infection of TORCH exists in childbearing-age population of Henan province,and the positive rate of anti-RV IgG is low.It is recommended to screen for TORCH infection in childbearing-age men and women.