1.Clinical efficacy of gabapentin or topiramate combined with venlafaxine in the treatment of chronic migraine with anxiety disorder
Junli LIANG ; Yunfei WEI ; Mengru LU ; Jinyu LIANG ; Ling JIANG ; Lijun ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2021;44(3):243-248
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of gabapentin or topiramate combined with venlafaxine in the treatment of chronic migraine patients with generalized anxiety disorder.Methods:From June 2018 to February 2020, 127 patients with chronic migraine complicated with generalized anxiety disorder in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University were selected. The patients were divided into gabapentin combined with venlafaxine group (observation group, 64 cases) and topiramate combined with venlafaxine group (control group, 63 cases) according to the random number table method, and all patients were treated for 6 months. The headache attack days per month, headache visual analogue scale (VAS), migraine specific quality of life questionnaire V2.1 (MSQ V2.1), headache impact measurement-6 (HIT-6) score, Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) score were recorded before treatment and 3 and 6 months after treatment.Results:In observation group, 57 cases completed 3 months of treatment, and 53 cases completed 6 months of treatment. In the control group, 56 cases completed 3 months of treatment, and 50 cases completed 6 months of treatment. The headache attack days per month, headache VAS, HIT-6 and PSQI 3 and 6 months after treatment in 2 groups were significantly lower than those before treatment, observation group: (16.31 ± 5.02) and (15.69 ± 6.31) d vs. (22.62 ± 3.27) d, (3.67 ± 1.60) and (1.91±1.05) scores vs. (5.09 ± 1.43) scores, (49.34 ± 11.01) and (47.34 ± 9.05) scores vs. (60.25 ± 11.61) scores, (10.09 ± 2.81) and (9.68 ± 2.74) scores vs. (13.50 ± 2.81) scores; control group: (14.58 ± 7.37) and (9.92 ± 5.07) d vs. (23.05 ± 5.24) d, (4.74 ± 1.15) and (3.16 ± 1.60) scores vs. (5.90 ± 2.06) scores, (42.77 ± 8.02) and (40.09 ± 9.72) scores vs. (59.37 ± 9.08) scores, (9.66 ± 2.71) and (8.62 ± 2.07) scores vs. (14.61 ± 2.79) scores, and there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). The headache VAS 3 and 6 months after treatment in observation group was significantly lower than that in control group, and there was statistical difference ( P<0.05). The functional limitations, function loss, emotional function scores and total score of MSQ V2.1 3 and 6 months after treatment in 2 groups were significantly lower than those before treatment, observation group: (17.62 ± 9.81) and (16.01 ± 5.73) scores vs. (36.96 ± 9.55) scores, (12.17 ± 5.60) and (11.09 ± 3.27) scores vs. (17.06 ± 6.08) scores, (8.42 ± 2.17) and (8.94 ± 1.90) scores vs. (11.40 ± 4.09) scores, (33.24 ± 9.61) and (28.62 ± 5.04) scores vs. (62.75 ± 14.02) scores; control group: (17.08 ± 8.73) and (16.79 ± 5.19) scores vs. (36.82 ± 9.68) scores, (9.04 ± 4.48) and (8.90 ± 3.46) scores vs. (17.26 ±6.01) scores, (6.92 ± 2.61) and (5.15 ± 1.74) scores vs. (11.30 ± 5.47) scores, (31.65 ± 9.17) and (30.66 ± 6.04) scores vs. (62.91 ± 11.18) scores, and there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the effective rate and the incidence of adverse drug reactions 3 and 6 months after treatment between 2 groups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Gabapentin or topiramate combined with venlafaxine can reduce the degree of headache in chronic migraine patients with generalized anxiety disorder, reduce the number of headache days per month, improve sleep and improve the quality of life. However, the adverse reactions of gabapentin still need to be paid more attention.
2.Motivations for hospice care volunteerism and its influencing factors among undergraduate nursing students in Xinjiang
Mengru YANG ; Xinxin LIU ; Peijuan JIAO ; Yue ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(32):4390-4397
Objective:To investigate the current situation of motivations for hospice care volunteerism among undergraduate nursing students, and to analyze its influencing factors.Methods:Using the convenient sampling method, a total of 575 nursing students from Nursing Department of Xinjiang Medical University were selected as the research objects in August 2022. They were investigated using general information questionnaire, Chinese version of Inventory of Motivations for Hospice Palliative Care Volunteerism Scale, The Palliative Care Quiz for Nursing, the Organizational Climate Scale and Prosocial Tendencies Measure Scale.Results:The score of Motivations for Hospice Palliative Care Volunteerism Scale for 575 nursing students was (87.32±20.54) , score of Palliative Care Quiz for Nursing was (7.89±3.44) , score of Organizational Climate Scale was (49.35±10.33) and the score of Prosocial Tendencies Measure scale was (96.71±18.25) . Qualities and abilities that college student volunteers should possess, access to hospice care, pro-social tendencies, and knowledge of palliative care were influential factors in nursing students' motivation to volunteerism for hospice care ( P<0.05) , which could explain 19.9% of the total variation. Conclusions:The motivations for hospice care volunteerism of undergraduate nursing students is in a medium and above level. Nursing educators should strengthen education and training related to nursing students' participation in hospice care, so that nursing students will participate in voluntary service activities through their own professional advantages, strengthen the voluntary team of hospice care, and promote the development of voluntary hospice care services.
3.Study on the curcumin-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles modified by polydopamine
Xiaoning WANG ; Peipei REN ; Yangguang ZHAO ; Zhanrui ZHANG ; Mengru YAN
China Pharmacist 2024;27(4):580-587
Objective To prepare curcumin-loaded(CUR)mesoporous silica nanoparticles(MSN)modified by polydopamine(PDA),and study their pharmaceutical properties,drug release in vitro and antitumor activity in vitro.Methods Mesoporous silica nanoparticles were synthesized by template method and modified with PDA.The pharmaceutical properties of the nanoparticles were investigated.The responsive release of drug-loaded preparations at different pH was studied.The biocompatibility of the carrier and the inhibition rate of cell growth in vitro of the drug-loaded preparations were evaluated.The uptake of the drug-loaded preparations by tumor cells was examined.Results The particle size of MSN was uniform.After the PDA modification,the drug release rate of CUR@MSN-PDA was significantly dependent on pH.The results of biocompatibility experiments showed that,the cell survival rate was above 85%after co-cultured with MDA-MB-231 cells for 24 h.The results of in vitro tumor cell growth inhibition test showed that,the growth inhibition rate of CUR@MSN-PDA on tumor cells was significantly higher than that of CUR@MSN.The results of cell uptake showed that the fluorescent strength of CUR@MSN-PDA in the cell was significantly stronger than that of the CUR@MSN.Conclusion The nano-carrier constructed has significant pH response and enhanced anti-tumor activity,which can provide a theoretical basis for the drug delivery of CUR.
4.Establishment of a fluorescence quantitative PCR detection method for Strepto-coccus equi subspecies zooepidemicus and its application in retrospective detection of imported horses
Yutong HU ; Xuehui ZHOU ; Mengru ZHAO ; Xiang CHEN ; Xiaowei WU ; Zhiguo ZHAO ; Yan WANG ; Guangwei ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2024;44(8):1735-1742
In order to establish a rapid,specific and sensitive detection method for Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus(SEZ)and to understand the infection status of SEZ in horses ente-ring China,specific primers were designed and synthesized based on the conserved gene comB of standard strain SEZ(ATCC 43079)in this work.Then,the pMD19-T-comB recombinant plasmid was constructed and used as a standard positive template.After that,the fluorescence-based quantitative PCR(qPCR)detection method based on SYBR Green Ⅰ dye was established.Totally,477 equine entry serum samples from 6 countries,including Netherlands,Belgium,Japan,Germa-ny,Argentina and New Zealand,during 2018 to 2023,were randomly selected and detected for SEZ by the qPCR method.Results showed that the established qPCR method had specific amplification for only SEZ,which illustrated a good specificity.Sensitivity test of the method showed that the limited detection amount was 4.58 X101 copies/μL.And the repeatability test showed that the coef-ficient of variation of intra-batch repeatability was less than 0.5%,while the inter-batch repeat-ability was less than 3.0%,which indicated good repeatability and high stability.Retrospective a-nalysis showed that totally 11 of 477 positive samples were detected,with a relatively low positive rate of 2.31%(11/477).Among them,all the 40 samples from Netherlands in 2018 were negative(0/40).In the samples of 2019,one positive was detected from Belgium(1/20),while all other 36 samples which form Japan and Germany were negative.In the samples of 2021,three samples(3/34)from Japan and one sample(1/20)from Argentina were positive,and all the other 40 samples from the Netherlands were negative.In the samples of 2022,76 samples from Netherlands were all negative.While in the 2023,5(5/126)of 126 samples from Netherlands and one(1/88)of 88 from New Zealand were found positive with SEZ.To summarize,The SYBR Green Ⅰ qPCR method for the diagnosis of SEZ was successfully established,and it could provide necessary technical support for the rapid quarantine of China's entry-exit and port departments,as well as the epidemiological investigation of the disease.
5.The role of apolipoprotein C4 in vascular endothelial cell injury in hypertensive disorder of pregnancy
Fei LIU ; Yan LONG ; Mengru HAN ; Min JIANG ; Xueqin ZHAO ; Fei GAO ; Qingling MA ; Hongling YANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2019;42(8):640-644
Objective Find abnormal changes of plasma lipid metabolism-related proteins before 20 weeks of gestation in patients with hypertensive disorder of pregnancy(HDP), and preliminarily investigate the role of plasma apolipoprotein C4 elevation in HDP. Methods A nested case-control study was used. The plasma were collected from pregnant women who underwent routine prenatal examination in Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center from November 2014 to March 2017. Label-free mass spectrometry was used to detect the differences in plasma lipid metabolism-related proteins before 20 weeks of gestation between 12 pairs of HDP patients and normal controls, and different 48 pairs of samples were used for verification. The protein with the most significant difference multiples was screened to study its effects on monolayer permeability and nitric oxide secretion of endothelial cells. One-way ANOVA was used for comparison between groups, and P<0.05 was considered as statistically significant difference. Results Compared with the control, the lipid metabolism-related proteins, APOC4, Fatty acid-binding protein 4 (FABP4), Apolipoprotein E (APOE), Apolipoprotein C3 (APOC3) and Beta-2-glycoprotein 1(APOH) raised to 1.94, 1.82, 1.59, 1.55 and 1.38 times, phospholipid transfer protein (PLTP) decreased to 0.78 times in plasma before 20 weeks of pregnancy of patients with HDP (t value were 2.499, 2.497, 2.081, 2.098, 2.426 and 2.564, respectively, P<0.05). Cell experiments results showed that 50 ng / ml APOC4 significantly increased 20% HUVEC single layer cell permeability to FITC-labeled dextran (F=455.4, P<0.01), and significantly decreased the level of nitric oxide in the supernatant of HUVEC culture by 25% (F=61.92, P<0.01). Conclusions Before diagnosis, plasma protein levels involved in lipid metabolism in HDP patients have been changed, resulting in abnormal lipid metabolism. APOC4 can increase the permeability of vascular endothelial cells, inhibit endothelial source of NO secretion, cause endothelial dysfunction.
6.Mini health technology assessment of weekly preparations of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist
Wenjuan HUANG ; Mengru CUI ; ABUDURUSULI•WUSHUER ; Shengjun ZHAO
China Pharmacy 2023;34(14):1768-1773
OBJECTIVE To comprehensively evaluate four weekly preparations of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) marketed in China,and to provide evidence for hospitals to optimize drug catalogs and clinical rational drug use. METHODS Mini health technology assessment method was used to establish detailed evaluation rules according to A Quick Guideline for Drug Evaluation and Selection in Chinese Medical Institutions, and conduct comprehensive evaluation of four GLP- 1RA weekly preparations from aspects of pharmaceutical characteristics, effectiveness, safety, economy and other attributes. RESULTS Mini health technology assessment scores of the four GLP-1RA weekly preparations from high to low were dulaglutide 78.60 points, semaglutide 77.35 points,polyethylene glycol loxenatide 67.40 points, and exenatide microspheres 65.50 points, respectively. Dulaglutide had advantages in reducing blood sugar, arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, kidney benefits, and cost- effectiveness. Semaglutide had advantages in reducing blood sugar and weight loss, but its cost-effectiveness was lower than that of dulaglutide. Exenatide microspheres had advantages in the use of children, but its daily average treatment cost is the highest. Polyethylene glycol loxenatide needed further clinical evidence. CONCLUSIONS Four GLP-1RA weekly preparations all have high pharmaceutical comprehensive scores. Dulaglutide and semaglutide may have more comprehensive pharmaceutical value among them, while the use of exenatide microspheres for children is unique.
7.Vasorelaxant effects and mechanism of polyphenol compound LM 49 on isolated thoracic aorta of rats
Mengru ZHANG ; Yan GAO ; Caihong YANG ; Chengxiao ZHAO ; Xiu’e FENG ; Qingshan LI
China Pharmacy 2022;33(13):1588-1593
OBJECTIVE To study the vasorelaxant effects and mechanism of polyphenol compound 2,4′,5′-trihydroxy-5,2′- dibromo-diphenyl-methanone(LM49)on isolated aortic rings of rats. METHODS Thoracic aortic vascular rings of rats were collected. Using the diastolic rate as index , the effects of different concentrations of LM 49 on endothelium-intact and endothelium-denuded aortic rings pre-contracted by norepinephrine (NE,1×10-6 mol/L)or KCl (60 mmol/L)were investigated. After pre-culturing vascular rings by nitric oxide synthase inhibitor L-nitro-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME,0.1 mmol/L) and cyclooxygenase inhibitor indomethacin (1×10-5 mol/L),as well as pre-culturing vascular rings by 4 potassium channel blockers [BaCl 2(0.1 mmol/L),tetraethylammonium(TEA,5 mmol/L),4-aminopyridine(4-AP,0.1 mmol/L)and glibenclamide (1×10-5 mol/L)],the vasorelaxant effect of different concentrations of LM 49 on the vascular rings were investigated by using the same method. With the percentage of vasoconstriction as the index ,using KCl (60 mmol/L),NE(1×10-6 mol/L),calcium channel blocker verapamil (1×10-6 mol/L)and sarcoplasmic Δ 基金项目 重大新药创制国家科技重大专项 (No.2018ZX097- reticulum Ca 2 +-adenosine triphosphate (ATP) enzyme pump inhibitor thacarotene (TG,1×10-6 mol/L)to induce the release of calcium in vascular rings in the absence of calcium. CaCl was added cumulatively ,and the effect of LM 49 on the cxyw06,vasoconstriction caused by calcium influx induced by CaCl 2 was investigated. RESULTS 3×10-6,5×10-6,1×10-5 mol/L LM49 had a significant relaxation effect on NE and KCl precontracted vascular rings (P<0.01); whether the endothelium was removed or not had no significant effect on the vasodilation of LM 49(P>0.05). After L-NAME ,indomethacin, TEA and 4-AP was pre-incubated ,different concentrations of LM 49 had no significant effects on aortic rings precontracted by NE (P>0.05). Glibenclamide and BaCl 2 could inhibit the vasorelaxant effects of LM 49 on aortic rings precontracted by NE (P<0.01). In the absence of calcium ,LM49 could inhibit the contraction caused by calcium influx induced by accumulated CaCl 2 after pre-incubation with KCl ,NE,verapamil and TG (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS LM49 evokes significant relaxation of isolated aortic vascular rings without endothelium dependence ;the mechanism of which is inducing ATP-sensitive potassium channel , inward rectifier potassium channel open and restraining extracellular Ca 2 + influx via voltage-gated calcium channel , receptor-operated calcium channel and store-operated calcium channel.
8.Porphyromonas gingivalis disrupts vascular endothelial homeostasis in a TLR-NF-κB axis dependent manner.
Mengru XIE ; Qingming TANG ; Shaoling YU ; Jiwei SUN ; Feng MEI ; Jiajia ZHAO ; Lili CHEN
International Journal of Oral Science 2020;12(1):28-28
Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Vascular endothelial dysfunction is viewed as the initial step of most cardiovascular diseases. Many studies have indicated that periodontal pathogens, especially Porphyromonas gingivalis, are closely correlated with vascular endothelial homeostasis, but the function of P. gingivalis and the underlying mechanisms are still elusive. To illuminate the effects and elucidate the mechanisms of P. gingivalis on endothelial structural integrity, we developed P. gingivalis infection models in vivo and in vitro. Endothelial cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis were detected. Here, we showed that P. gingivalis can impair endothelial integrity by inhibiting cell proliferation and inducing endothelial mesenchymal transformation and apoptosis of endothelial cells, which reduce the cell levels and cause the endothelium to lose its ability to repair itself. A mechanistic analysis showed that TLR antagonist or NF-κB signalling inhibitor can largely rescue the damaged integrity of the endothelium caused by P. gingivalis, suggesting that TLR-NF-κB signalling plays a vital role in vascular endothelial homeostasis destroyed by P. gingivalis. These results suggest a potential intervention method for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
9.Modified Sanpiantang Treats Nitroglycerin-induced Migraine in Rats via p38 MAPK/iNOS Signaling Pathway
Kun WANG ; Ming MA ; Yanhua YANG ; Quanna REN ; Yuhan CHEN ; Mengru YUE ; Xu ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(22):64-70
ObjectiveTo decipher the mechanism of modified Sanpiantang in the treatment of nitroglycerin-induced migraine in rats. MethodSeventy-two Wistar rats were randomized into the control, model (nitroglycerin, 10 mg·kg-1), positive control (rizatriptan, 0.89 mg·kg-1), and high- (12.96 g·kg-1), medium- (6.48 g·kg-1), and low-dose (3.24 g·kg-1) modified Sanpiantang groups. The rat model of migraine was established by intraperitoneal injection of 10 mg·kg-1 nitroglycerin. The behavioral test was carried out to measure the mechanical pain thresholds (MPT) of the periorbital region and hindpaw after successful modeling. The serum levels of nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interferon-γ (IFN-γ), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in rats were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was employed to determine the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in the trigeminal nucleus caudalis (TNC). Western blot was employed to determine the protein levels of iNOS and phospho-p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p-p38 MAPK) in the TNC. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(Real-time PCR) was performed to measure the mRNA levels of iNOS, p38 MAPK, and IL-1β in the TNC. ResultCompared with the control group, the model group showed decreased MPT (P<0.01), elevated serum levels of NO, TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-1β (P<0.01), and up-regulated expression levels of p38 MAPK, iNOS, and IL-1β in the TNC (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, modified Sanpiantang increased the MPT (P<0.05), and the medium-dose group showed the most significant effect (P<0.01). In addition, modified Sanpiantang down-regulated the mRNA levels of iNOS, p38 MAPK, and IL-1β and the protein levels of p-p38 MAPK and iNOS in the TNC of migraine rats (P<0.05, P<0.01) and lowered the serum levels of NO, TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-1β (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionModified Sanpiantang may treat migraine by down-regulating the expression of pro-inflammatory factors such as NO, TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-1β in the p38 MAPK/iNOS signaling pathway to reduce the neurogenic inflammation.
10.Occupational stress, anxiety, and depression among grassroots disease control and prevention staff in Hebei Province: A qualitative comparative analysis based on fuzzy sets
Mengru YANG ; Jianguo LI ; Junqin ZHAO ; Lixin YANG ; Qiuying DONG ; Chunxiang ZHAO
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2023;40(6):681-687
Background Grassroots center for disease control and prevention (CDC) staff undertake intensive work of disease prevention and control, and may be susceptible to occupational stress, anxiety, depression, and other health problems. Objective To understand the current situation of occupational stress, anxiety, and depression among grassroots CDC staff, and to identify potential risk factor configurations for occupational stress, anxiety, and depression using fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA), so as to provide a basis for effective intervention. Methods The staff working in county/district-level CDCs in Hebei Province were the target population of the current study. Stratified random cluster sampling method was used to select 1860 staff members of the target population. A questionnaire of general situation, Job Content Scale, 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 were used. Risk factor configurations associated with health outcomes of interest were identified by fsQCA3.0 software. Results The positive rates of occupational stress, anxiety, and depression were 42.69%, 44.25%, and 47.96%, respectively. Marital status was a necessary condition for occupational stress, anxiety, and depression in the grassroots CDC staff (the necessity values were 0.911, 0.939, and 0.933, respectively). There were two types of risk factor configurations for occupational stress: "self-improvement" and "disease burden"; the risk factor configurations for anxiety were "disease burden" and "economic-disease burden"; while the risk factor configurations for depression were "disease burden", "economic-disease burden", and "self-improvement". The overall consistency scores of occupational stress, anxiety, and depression were 0.941, 0.820, and 0.774, respectively. Regarding outstanding components, "self-improvement" included pressure of job requirements and promotion, "disease burden" included impact of chronic illness on psychological state, and "economic-disease burden" included not only impact of chronic illness but also financial support for CDC staff. Conclusion All positive rates of occupational stress, anxiety, and depression are high among grassroots CDC staff in Hebei Province. Occupational stress, anxiety, and depression of grassroots CDC staff are the results of multiple influencing factors, so targeted intervention measures should be formulated.