1.Effect of Fuming Tablet on ATP, MDA Content and SOD Activity in Retinal Tissue of Rabbit Retinal Detachment and Reattachment Model
Zhirong ZHU ; Qinghua PENG ; Ji CHEN
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(08):-
Objective To observe the effect of Fuming Tablet on the content of ATP and MDA, and the activity of SOD in retinal tissue of rabbit retinal detachment (RD) and reattachment model. Methods 48 rabbits were randomly divided into 4 groups, with 12 in each. 12 rabbits were taken as healthy control and fed with normal saline, the others in model group, western medicine group and Fuming Tablet group were prepared as RD model by injecting Sodium Halyuronate (Helen) into subretinal spaces, and the detached retinas were reattached automatically in 10 ~ 14 days. They were administered with normal saline, mixed preparation of western medicines and Fuming Tablet suspension respectively, then the content of ATP, MDA and SOD activity were determined in postoperative 1 week (the retina remained detached) and 3 weeks (the detached retina reattached). Results Effect of fuming tablet of increasing the content of ATP and the activity of SOD, reducing the content of MDA was similar with that of the mixed preparation of ATP, VitB1 and Venoruton. Conclusion Fuming Tablet can significantly improve the oxidation resistance and depress the lipid peroxidation of retinal tissue, thus alleviate and inhibit the development of retinal pathological changes to some extent.
2.Apatinib increases radiosensitivity of gastric cancer by inhibiting VEGF pathway
Tong LI ; Ertao ZHAI ; Lixia XU ; Linlin HUANG ; Sui PENG ; Zhirong ZENG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2017;33(5):776-781
AIM:To investigate radiosensitization effect of apatinib, a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor2 tyrosine kinase inhibitor, on human gastric carcinoma cell line SGC-7901 and its mechanism.METHODS:SGC-7901 cells were divided into control group, apatinib group, radiotherapy group and combination group.The cell viability was measured by CCK-8 assay.The changes of cell apoptosis and cell cycle were analyzed by flow cytometry.The protein levels of cell apoptosis biomarkers, such as PARP, cleaved caspase-9, cleaved caspase-3 and Bcl-2, and cell proliferation biomarkers, p-PLCγ1 and p-ERK1/2, were detected by Western blot.γ-H2AX expression was detected by immunofluorescence.RESULTS:Compared with apatinib group and radiation group, the cell viability was inhibited after treatment with both apatinib and X-ray (P<0.01).The protein levels of cell proliferation markers p-PLCγ1 and p-ERK1/2 were down-regulated.The cell apoptosis was enhanced (P<0.01).The protein levels of cell apoptosis makers such as PARP, cleaved caspase-9 and cleaved caspase-3 were up-regulated, while Bcl-2 was down-regulated.The disappearance of γ-H2AX foci in the nucleus was delayed, indicating that apatinib impaired the repair of radiation-induced DNA double-strand breaks.The proportion of G2 phase was significantly increased (P<0.01).The combination treatment had more significant effect on SGC-7901 cells than treating with apatinib or radiotherapy alone.CONCLUSION:Apatinib increases the radiosensitivity of gastric cancer cells via blocking VEGF pathway.
3. Study on comparative questionnaire of quality of life of unilateral maxillary defect patients after reconstruction with free anterolateral thigh perforator flap and free fibula flap
Zhirong LIU ; Xin PENG ; Wenbo ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2018;34(8):644-647
Objective:
The difference in quality of life between patients with unilateral maxillary defect repaired by free fibular flap and anterior lateral femoral perforator flap was compared with questionnaire analysis.
Methods:
In March 2014 to June 2015, 40 cases of tumor resection caused unilateral maxillary defects were included in this study, which were treated with free fibula flap or femoral anterolateral perforator flap in Peking University Stomatological Hospital. Two groups of patients were followed up one year after surgery, and the University of Washington Quality of Life Scale score was obtained.
Results:
The score of fibular flap group was 89.37± 15.34 and score of anterior lateral femoral perforator flap group was 88.04±15.78(
4.Clinical characteristics of 275 pediatric cases of acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Yan ZHAO ; Fujie ZHANG ; Zhihui DOU ; Yaowu CHENG ; Zhirong TANG ; Aiwen LIU ; Guoping PENG ; Xiaochun QIAO ; Hongxin ZHAO ; Lin PANG ; Ying YUN ; Zhongfu LIU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2008;26(7):430-432
Objective To study the clinical characteristic of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients younger than 15 years old and to explore the influence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection on them. Methods The clinical information, including demographic profile, clinical stages of the disease, laboratory test results and developmental status were gathered from 275 antiretroviral therapy naive patients. Results Seventy eight point nine percent patients were infected by vertical transmission. Sixteen percent were infected by receiving blood products. The average age was (7.6±3. 7) years, with 5 cases younger than 1 year old, 104 cases ranging from 1 - 5 years and 166 cases elder than 6 years. Seventy point one percent patients were classified as stage 3 or 4 according to World Health Organization definitions. The average CD4 count was ( 137 ± 159 )/μL, ( 304 ± 317 ) /μL and ( 1 246 ± 776 )/μL respectively in children elder than 6 years, ranging from 1 to 5 years and younger than 1 year. One hundred and eighty one cases suffered from anemia on different severity grading. The most common HIV related symdromes included persistent fever, skin damage, persistent diarrhea, oral candidiasis and recurrent upper respiratory tract infection. Among these infected children, 49. 6% showed height lower than x - 2s and 19. 9% showed weight lower than x - 2s. Conclusions Most survival pediatric AIDS patients are elder than 6 years. HIV infection can significantly affect the children's immune system function,growth and development.
5.Study of encapsulation of suicide gene in poly(D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles and its characteristics in vitro.
Qin HE ; Zhirong ZHANG ; Ji LIU ; Min SHU ; Hua ZHANG ; Yi LU ; Fei NIE ; Peng LUO
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2002;19(1):30-33
We constructed the AFP promotor, suicide gene and EGFP eukaryotic expression vector recombinant plasmid, and this plasmid DNA was encapsulated by biodegradable, biocompatible polymer PLGA to prepare nanoparticles. The results demonstrate that the mean diameter of DNA-PLGA-NP is 68 nm, the encapsulation ratio reaches to 80%, and the PLGA nanoparticles can protect plasmid DNA from digestion by deoxyribonuclease I (DNaseI) and sonication-induced shearing in vitro.
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6.Advances in targeted drug delivery of cell-penetrating peptide-modified liposomes
PENG Zhirong ; XIA Xinhua ; YAN Hong
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2019;26(11):1275-1280
细胞穿透肽是一类对细胞膜具有强力穿透作用的短肽,可促进细胞摄取,经细胞穿透肽修饰的脂质体可提高脂质体 的入胞率,是目前靶向给药载体研究的新方向。作者查阅了近年来国内外的相关文献,就细胞穿透肽的种类、穿膜机制和细胞穿 透肽与多肽、叶酸等大分子组成共修饰脂质体及保护性细胞穿透肽提高对肿瘤细胞的穿透稳定性等在抗肿瘤领域的应用展开综 述,以期为脂质体的抗肿瘤靶向给药研究提供参考。
7.Operative treatment of complex fractures of midshaft clavicle using a locking plate: a comparison be-tween mini-invasive plate osteosynthesis ( MIPO ) and conventional open reduction
Langqing ZENG ; Lulu ZENG ; Yunfeng CHEN ; Yuwen JIANG ; Hui YANG ; Zhirong LIN ; Peng ZHAN ; Yuanhui LI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2018;20(1):68-72
Objective To compare the clinical outcomes of mini-invasive plate osteosynthesis ( MIPO ) and conventional open plating for complex fractures of midshaft clavicle. Methods The authors retrospec-tively reviewed the data of complex fractures of midshaft clavicle ( AO/OTA types 15-B2 and 15-B3 ) which had been treated with MIPO or conventional open plating between January 2010 to February 2016. Forty-one patients were treated with MIPO and 43 with conventional open plating. The 2 groups were compared in terms of incision length, hospital stay, bone union time, postoperative Constant score and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand ( DASH ) score, patients'satisfaction and complications. Results The average follow-up was 21. 2 ± 9. 2 months for MIPO group and 23. 1 ± 11. 8 months for conventional open plating group. The incision length ( 4. 3 ± 0. 5 cm ) , hospital stay ( 7. 7 ± 1. 9 d ) and union time ( 10. 6 ± 3. 2 w ) in the MIPO group were signifi-cantly shorter than those in the conventional open plating group ( 8. 4 ± 1. 3 cm, 9. 6 ± 3. 1 d and 12. 3 ± 3. 9 w, respectively ) ( P <0. 05 ) . The MIPO group had significantly lower incidences of hypertrophic scarring and dysesthesia in the area of incision but significantly higher patients'satisfaction than the conventional open plating group ( P <0. 05 ) . There were no significant differences in the Constant score or DASH score at 3 months, 6 months and the final follow-up ( P > 0. 05 ) . Conclusion In the treatment of complex fractures of midshaft clavicle, although both MIPO and conventional open plating can lead to similar functional outcomes, MIPO may be advantageous over conventional open plating in smaller surgical incision, more rapid fracture union, shorter hospital stay and higher patients'satisfaction.
8.A new type of anatomical locking plate for split fractures of humeral greater tuberosity
Langqing ZENG ; Yuwen JIANG ; Lulu ZENG ; Zhirong LIN ; Yuanhui LI ; Peng ZHAN ; Yang XIANG ; Wei YU ; Longxiang SHEN ; Yunfeng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2018;20(9):743-749
Objective To evaluate the clinical outcomes of split fractures of humeral greater tuberosity treated by our self-designed new type of anatomical locking plate.Methods From September 2012 to February 2017,23 patients were treated for acute split fracture of the humeral greater tuberosity using our self-designed new type of anatomical locking plate.They were 13 males and 10 females with a mean age of 52.8 years (range,from 25 to 81 years).Of them,6 were beyond 60 years old, 12 had comminuted fracture,10 were complicated with glenohumeral dislocation,and 12 with rotator cuff tear.The patients were evaluated clinically with Constant-Murley score,visual analog scale (VAS),range of motion and complications at the last follow-ups.Results This series were followed up for 12 to 30 months (mean,23.2 months).All the fractures healed after an average time of 10.6 weeks (range,from 8 to 12 weeks).Their mean Constant-Murley Score was 92.1 points (range,from 70 to 100 points),giving an excellent and good rate of 95.7% (22/23);their VAS scores averaged 0.8 points (range,from 0 to 4 points).Their forward flexion averaged 160.6°,abduction 157.8°,external rotation 46.4°,and internal rotation up to the T11 level,respectively.Their complications rate was 17.4% (4/23).One case of axillary nerve injury,one case of relapse of glenohumeral dislocation at sports,and 2 cases of stiff shoulder were observed.Conclusion Split fractures of the humeral greater tuberosity can be successfully treated with our new type of anatomical locking plate which serves as a new alternative treatment.
9. Epidemic trend of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in mainland China
Zhengbao ZHU ; Chongke ZHONG ; Kaixin ZHANG ; Chen DONG ; Hao PENG ; Tan XU ; Aili WANG ; Zhirong GUO ; Yonghong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;54(0):E022-E022
Objective:
In order to master the epidemic trend of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and evaluate the effect of prevention and control, we evaluate the epidemic dynamics of COVID-19 in mainland China, Hubei province, Wuhan city and other provinces outside Hubei from January 16 to February 14, 2020.
Methods:
We collected the daily number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases by nucleic acid detection reported by the National Health Commission from January 16, 2020 to February 14, 2020. The analysis includes the epidemic curve of the new confirmed cases, multiple of the new confirmed cases for period-over-period, multiple of the new confirmed cases for fixed-base, and the period-over-period growth rate of the new confirmed cases.
Results:
From January 16 to February 14, 2020, the cumulative number of new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in mainland China was 50 031, including 37 930 in Hubei province, 22 883 in Wuhan city and 12 101 in other provinces outside Hubei. The peak of the number of new confirmed cases in other provinces outside Hubei was from January 31 to February 4, 2020, and the peak of new confirmed cases in Wuhan city and Hubei province was from February 5 to February 9, 2020. The number of new confirmed cases in other provinces outside Hubei showed a significant decline (23% compared with the peak) from February 5 to February 9, 2020, while the number of new confirmed cases in Wuhan city (30% compared with the peak) and Hubei Province (37% compared with the peak) decreased significantly from February 10 to February 14, 2020.
Conclusion
The epidemic prevention and control measures taken by the state and governments at all levels have shown very significant effects, effectively curbing the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic in China.
10.Kidney-targeted drug delivery systems.
Peng ZHOU ; Xun SUN ; Zhirong ZHANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2014;4(1):37-42
Kidney-targeted drug delivery systems represent a promising technology to improve drug efficacy and safety in the treatment of renal diseases. In this review, we summarize the strategies that have been employed to develop kidney-targeted drug delivery systems. We also describe how macromolecular carriers and prodrugs play crucial roles in targeting drugs to particular target cells in the kidney. New technologies render it possible to create renal targeting conjugates and other delivery systems including nanoparticles and liposomes present promising strategies to achieve the goal of targeting drugs to the kidney.