1.The study of plasma biomarker for early diagnosis of Alzheimer disease
Pengpeng FAN ; Xu WANG ; Li SUN ; Yu YANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2017;36(8):844-848
Objective To extract,detect and validate the BACE1 expression-regulating lncRNA BACE1-AS containing in the plasma of patients with AD in Chinese Han people,so as to provide a research basis for plasma BACE1-AS in AD to be a plasma molecular markers and a new target for treatment.Methods The study included 27 AD patients and 28 normal individuals whose age,sex,education,etc.were matched between AD and controi group.Total RNA extraction of plasma was performed using guanidine isothiocyanate-phenol chloroform method.Target gene amplification was executed by RT-PCR Kit.Gel electrophoresis and its imaging analysis were performed on the RT-PCR amplified products.Target gene amplified products were sequenced,its sequence consistency with gene bank-reported sequence were compared,and differences in target gene transcription between the two groups were statistically analyzed.Results The positive expression rates of BACE1-AS were 18.5%(5/27 cases)in ADgroup and 0.0% in control group,respectively(P=0.023).In comparison between two groups,there was a significant difference (P =0.023).Gene sequencing confirmed the consistent between BACE1-AS gene sequence of 3 patients with AD and Gene Bank's BACE1-AS sequence.But the two other AD cases showed individual base replacement.Conclusions Compared with the healthy control group,patients with AD show specific BACE1 expression-regulating lncRNA BACE1-AS in plasma of AD patients,which provides theoretical basis for BACE1 AS as a biomarker of AD diagnosis and a new target in therapy of AD.
2.Observation on the effect of continuous infusion of dopamine and furosemide in treatment of 76 elderly patients with refractory heart failure
Weiyong FAN ; Honghong WANG ; Shumin LIU ; Pengpeng YAN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2013;20(10):1521-1523
Objective To explore the clinical effect of continuous infusion of dopamine and furosemide on elderly patients with refractory heart failure.Methods 76 elderly patients with heart failure were selected as the observation subjects,they were randomly divided into observation group and control group,38 cases in each group.The control group was given oxygen inhalation,the expansion of vascular,cardiac and other conventional treatment.The observation group was given conventional treatment and continuous infusion of dopamine and furosemide.Clinical efficacy and cardiac function improvement were compared between the two groups.Restlts The effective rate of observation group was 92.1%,which was higher than that of the control group (73.7%) (x2 =10.29,P < 0.05).After treatment,the improvement of cardiac function between the two groups had significant difference (t =15.94,10.18,all P <0.05).Conclusion Continuous infusion of dopamine and furosemide in treatment of elderly patients with refractory heart failure could improve heart function,enhance curative effect.
3.A retrospective study of antiepileptic drugs, etiology and seizure patterns in hospitalized patients with epilepsy
Junqiang LI ; Pengpeng LIU ; Tiaowen LING ; Yuzhe GONG ; Lu TIAN ; Zhenyu FAN ; Tiancheng WANG
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2018;44(5):266-271
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate and analyze the etiology, seizure type and anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) utilization of in-patients with epilepsy Methods The study included 5563 cases in-patients with epilepsy. The etiology and seizure type and the date of type, quantity of AEDs in-patient department were collected and their usage frequency were analyzed statistically. Results The most common etiology of epilepsy was traumatic brain injury(13.64%), followed by hippocampal sclerosis (11.52%), stroke (5.24%), nervous system infection (4.98%), perinatal injury ( 5 . 28 % ) and undefined etiology ( 40 . 80 % ) . The most common seizure type was partial seizures (45.43% ). The AEDs of carbamazepine and valproate were the most common used drugs in the clinical and their average usage frequency were 36.88% and 30.80%, respectively. The newer AEDs of Lamotrigine and Levetiracetam were used more frequently. The use of Lamotrigine increased from 16.16% to 28.44% and the Levetiracetam from 0.61% to 20.87% whereas the use of Oxcarbazepine and Topiramate remained a stable level of 15.07% and 9.42%. Conclusion The etiology of epilepsy is complicated and the seizure type of epilepsy was diverse. Among a great variety of anti-epileptic drugs, the newanti-epileptic drugs are being increasingly used.
4.Study on clinical efficacy of a 3D model based on crown-root integration in clear aligners
YANG Jintao ; FAN Dian ; SU Ming ; SHAN Danni ; ZHENG Pengpeng ; CHEN Hongyan ; YANG Xinyu ; ZHANG Liang
STOMATOLOGY 2023;43(2):125-129
Objective:
To evaluate the clinical effect of clear aligners in the anterior region in non-extraction cases by establishing a three-dimensional model of crown-root fusion to guide clinical application.
Methods:
Eleven patients visiting the orthodontic department of Xuzhou Stomatological Hospital from December 2020 to December 2021 were collected, and the orthodontic plan was designed using Maestro 3D Dental Studio scheduling software to obtain the expected three-dimensional model of the patient's orthodontic treatment result. CBCT, intraoral scan, and 3D reconstruction software were used to create a postoperative model of the patient. The crown and root data were aligned in Geomagic Studio 2014, and differences in torque and axial inclination between the actual model after treatment and the predicted model of the anterior teeth before treatment were compared in 3-matic.
Results:
The actual torque angles of the anterior teeth were all smaller than the predicted angles before treatment, with the highest realization rate of 77.55% for lateral incisors and the lowest of 60.70% for central incisors; the actual axial inclination angles of the anterior teeth were also smaller than the predicted angles before treatment, with the highest realization rate of 81.49% for central incisors and the lowest of 74.95% for cuspids.
Conclusion
A digital model of crown-root integration based on a combination of 3D reconstruction and intraoral scanning techniques is advantageous in assessing the efficacy of clear aligners. In non-extraction cases with clear aligner, the efficiency of movement is higher for small areas of the anterior region.
5.Study on the harvest time of Astragali Radix and the revision of the content determination index in Chinese Pharmacopoeia
Pengpeng LIU ; Ji SHI ; Fan ZHANG ; Zixuan NIE ; Yangming WANG ; Hui ZHU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;45(7):868-874
Objective:To compare the quality of Astragali Radix at different harvest time; To revise the content determination indexes of Astragali Radix in Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Methods:An Agilent Eclipse XDB-C18 column (4.6 mm × 150 mm, 5 μm) was used for the determination of saponins with acetonitrile-water solution as mobile phase in a gradient mode. The drift tube temperature of ELSD was 60 ℃; the pressure was 30 psi; the gain was 800 ℃; the flow rate was 1.0 ml/min; the column temperature was 30 ℃; the injection volume was 20 μl; the acetonitrile-0.2% formic acid solution was used as mobile phase for the determination of flavonoids in a gradient mode; the flow rate was 1.0 ml/min; the detection wavelength was 260 nm; the column temperature was 30 ℃; the 10 μl was injected. The limited range as an indicator for determining Astragali Radix content was determined by investigating the extraction method and extraction time of Astragaloside Ⅰ and detecting the content of Astragaloside Ⅰ in 12 batches of Astragali Radix from different origins. The moisture, total ash, and water-soluble extracts in Astragali Radix were determined according to the drying method, total ash determination method, and cold soaking method in the four parts of Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2020 edition), respectively. Results:The content of total saponins in Astragali Radix harvested in spring and autumn in different origins was not significantly different, but the content of total flavonoids was significantly different. Except for H11, the content of Astragaloside Ⅰ in the other batches of Astragali Radix was ≥ 0.05%, so the content limit of Astragaloside Ⅰ was proposed to be≥0.05%. The results of moisture, total ash and water-soluble extracts in the 12 batches of Astragali Radix all meet the requirements in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Conclusions:Astragali Radix harvested in autumn is with higher content of active components and better quality. At the same time, this study can provide a reference that the new version of Chinese Pharmacopoeia can revise the Astragaloside Ⅳ in the content determination index of Astragali Radix to Astragaloside Ⅰ .
6.Meta-analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis of Therapeutic Efficacy of Compound Xuanju Capsules Combined with Chemical Medicine versus Chemical Medicine Alone in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Yizheng ZHONG ; Jiahua HUANG ; Meijun PAN ; Fan HUANG ; Weipeng SUN ; Lu ZHANG ; Jing LIN ; Jingjing CHEN ; Pengpeng XIE ; Langchi HE ; Wei FAN ; Kaimin GUO
China Pharmacy 2019;30(17):2404-2409
OBJECTIVE: To systematically evaluate the efficacy of Compound xuanju capsules combined with chemical medicine versus chemical medicine alone in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), in order to provide evidence-based medicine guidelines for clinical medication. METHODS: Retrieved from PubMed, Embase, Cochrane library, CBM, VIP, CJFD and Wanfang database from database establishment to Apr. 5, 2019, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about therapeutic efficacy (total response rate, ovulation rate, pregnancy rate, FSH level, LH level, testosterone level, degree of endometrial thickening) of Compound xuanju capsules combined with chemical medicine (trial group) versus chemical medicine alone (control group) in the treatment of PCOS were collected. After data extraction and quality evaluation of included studies with modified Jadad scale, Meta-analysis was conducted by using STATA 14.0 software. Trial sequential analysis (TSA) was conducted by using TSA 0.9 software. RESULTS: A total of 15 RCTs were included, involving 1 259 patients. The results of Meta-analysis showed that the total response rate [RR=1.27,95%CI(1.13,1.44),P<0.001], ovulation rate [RR=1.18,95%CI(1.03,1.37),P<0.001], pregnancy rate [RR=1.34,95%CI(1.11,1.61),P<0.001], serum hormone level {FSH [SMD=-0.66,95%CI (-0.51, -0.82),P<0.001], 95%CI(-1.76,-1.41),P<0.001], LH [SMD=-1.24,95%CI(-1.39, -1.08),P<0.001], testosterone [SMD=-1.59,95%CI(-1.76,-1.41),P<0.001]} and endometrial thickness [SMD=1.20,95%CI(1.04,1.37),P<0.001] of the trial group were better than those of the control group, with statistical significance. The results of TSA were reliable. CONCLUSIONS: In the treatment of PCOS, Compound xuanju capsules combined with chemical medicine is better than chemical medicine alone in improving total response rate, pregnancy rate, ovulation rate and endometrial thickness, and reducing serum hormone levels.
7.Determination of 8 Glycosides and 4 Aglycones in Directionally Processed Astragalus membranaceus under Different Temperatures by UPLC-MS
Pengpeng LIU ; Fan ZHANG ; Ji SHI ; Guoshun SHAN ; Tianzhu JIA
China Pharmacy 2020;31(3):287-293
OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for the determination of 8 glycosides(astragaloside Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ,Ⅳ and calycosin glucopyranoside ,2′-hydroxy-3′,4′-dimethoxy-isoflavan-glucoside and 9,10-dimethoxy-pterocarpan-glucoside) and 4 aglycones(calycosin,formononetin,7,2′-dihydroxy-3′,4′-dimethoxy-isoflavan and 3-hydroxy-9,10-dimethoxy-pterocarpan) in Astragalus membranaceus ,and to investigate the effects of different processing temperatures on the contents of above 12 components. METHODS :The contents of 12 components in A. membranaceus and samples processed under different temperatures(120,140,160,180,200 ℃)were determined by UPLC-MS/MS. The determination was performed on ACQUITY UPLC HSS T 3 column with mobile phase consisted of 0.1 mol/L formic acid water solution -0.1 mol/L formic acid acetonitrile solution (gradient elution )at the flow rate of 0.5 mL/min. The column temperature was 30 ℃. The detection wavel ength was 260 nm,and sample size was 2 μL. Electrospray ion source(ESI)was used under positive ion mode (ESI+). The mass scanning range was mass ratio (m/z)of 50-1 500,with capillary voltage of 2 000 V and ion source temperature of 100 ℃. The desolvation temperature was 400 ℃;flow rate of atomizing gas (N2) was 40 L/h,and that of desolvation was 800 L/h;collision energy (CE)was 20-30 V;data acquisition rate was 0.5 s/scan. RESULTS:The linear range of astragaloside Ⅰ,astragaloside Ⅱ,astragaloside Ⅲ,astragaloside Ⅳ,calycosin-glucopyranoside, calycosin,ononin,formononetin,2′-hydroxy-3′,4′-dimethoxy-isoflavan-glucoside,7,2′-dihydroxy-3′,4′-dimethoxy-isoflavan,9, 10-dimethoxy-pterocarpan-glucoside and 3-hydroxy-9,10-dimethoxy-pterocarpan were 0.001 16-0.232 0,0.000 276-0.055 2, 0.000 22-0.044 0,0.000 225-0.045 0,0.000 734-0.587 0,0.001 17-0.234 0,0.000 742- 0.148 0,0.001 30-0.260,0.003 98-0.795 0, 0.000 476-0.476 0,0.001 89-0.378 0,0.000 336-0.336 0 μg(all R2≥0.999 2),respectively. The limits of detection were 6.2×10-6, 4.8×10-6,3.8×10-6,3.4×10-6,5.8×10-6,4.8×10-6,4.2×10-6,3.2×10-6,5.8×10-6,2.6×10-6,4.2×10-6,6.4×10-6 μg,respectively. The limits of quantitation were 12.6×10-6,16.2×10-6,14.4×10-6,14.8×10-6,18.8×10-6,16.4×10-6,15.4×10-6,10.8×10-6,20.2×10-6, 12.4×10-6,14.6×10-6,23.4×10-6 μg,respectively. RSDs of precision ,stability(24 h)and repetition tests were all lower than 3.0%(n=6). The average recoveries were 99.1%,100.2%,98.7%,101.9%,98.6%,102.1%,99.2%,100.3%,98.7%, 99.2%,99.3% and 100.8%,with the RSDs of 1.9%,2.2%,2.4%,1.8%,2.1%,1.7%,2.3%,1.9%,2.4%,1.8%,2.2% and 1.9%(n=6),respectively. The results showed that the contents of astragaloside Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ decreased gradually with the increase of processing temperature ;the content of astragaloside Ⅳ increased gradually with the increase of temperature. The content of flavonoid glycosides ,such as calycosin glucopyranoside ,ononin,2′-hydroxy-3′,4′-dimethoxy-isoflavan-glucoside and 9, 10-dimethoxy-pterocarpan-glucoside decreased with the increase of temperature ;the corresponding aglycone components as flavonoid glycosides ,formononetin,3-hydroxy-9,10-dimethoxy- pterocarpan increased firstly and then decreased with the increase ; the content of 7,2′-dihydroxy-3′,4′- dimethoxy-isoflavan decreased with the increase of temperature. CONCLUSIONS :Established UPLC-MS/MS method can be used for determination of 12 components in A. membranaceus . After processed under different temperature,the contents of glycosides decreased in general ,while the contents of aglycones increased in general.