1.Clinical study on Buyang-huanwu decoction preventing the formation of lower limb deep vein thrombosis after major orthopedic surgery
Zhihao LIU ; Xuefeng XIAO ; Qiong JIA
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;35(11):982-984
Objective To discuss Buyang-huanwu decoction preventing the formation of lower limb deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after major orthopedic surgery.Methods 60 patients were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group.The treatment group was treated with oral liquid of Buyang-huanwu,twice a day; while the control group was treated with 5000IU of low molecular heparin through subcutaneous injection,once daily.Prothrombin time (PT),activated partial thromboplatin time (APTT),fibrinogen (FIB),D-dimer,lower limb deep vein color B ultrasonic and the wound flow changes after 48 hours were observed at 1st,7th,and 14th day after medication.Results ①)Comparison on the incidence of DVT:The incidence of DVT in the treatment group was higher than the control group at 7th day after medication,this incidence turn to equal in the two groups at the 14th day after medication,while at the end of therapy,the incidence of DVT in the treatment group was lower than the control group with significant difference (P<0.05).②Comparison on D-dimer changes:D-dimer at the 1st and 14th day were (0.782 ± 0.472) mg/1 and (0.320 ± 0.102) mg/1 in the treatment group and (0.720±0.421)mg/1 and (0.417 ± 0.217) mg/l in the control group.Comparing with the same group before treatment [the treatment group was(0.548±0.245)mg/1; the control group was (0.560±0.195) mg/l],D-dimer was increased at the 1 st day with obvious difference (P< 0.05),but reduced at the 14th day,without statistical difference (P>0.05).Conclusion Buyang-huanwu decoction did not show good effects as low molecular heparin at the beginning of the treatment,but the its whole therapeutic effects and safety was better in treating lower limb deep vein thrombosis after major orthopedic surgery.
2.Spontaneous ovulation in in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer cycles using gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist:a large-sample retrospective study
Lu LUO ; Minghui CHEN ; Mengxi JIA ; Qiong WANG ; Canquan ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2016;51(5):352-356
Objective To investigate the premature spontaneous ovulation rates in in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) cycles using gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (GnRH-ant) and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a), as well as the risk factors for premature spontaneous ovulation. Methods The rates of premature spontaneous ovulation in a total of 10 612 cycles using GnRH-ant or GnRH-a were compared. Matched case-controlled study and binary logistic regression model were conducted to analyze the risk factors for premature spontaneous ovulation. Results The spontaneous ovulation rate in the whole for GnRH-a cycles was 0.15%(13/8 514), compared with a 1.62%(34/2 098) in GnRH-ant cycles (P<0.01). Further matched controlled study and regression analyze found out that higher basal FSH level was a predominant risk and prediction factor for spontaneous ovulation (OR=1.20, P=0.009). Conclusions In GnRH-ant cycles, spontaneous ovulation rate is about 10 times than which in GnRH-a cycles. Diminished ovarian function is a predominate risk factor for premature spontaneous ovulation.
3.Effects of glutamine pretreatment on intestinal ischemia-reperfusion inju-ry in rats
Aili WANG ; Qiong NIU ; Chengxia LIU ; Xingfang JIA ; Haifeng LIAN
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2014;(9):1703-1707
AIM:To determine the effects of glutamine ( Gln) pretreatment on intestinal ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury in the rats.METHODS: Thirty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups (n=10): sham group, I/R group and Gln pretreatment group .The rats in Gln pretreatment group were pretreated with 1 g· kg -1 · d-1 Gln by orogastric route for 7 d, the rats in the other 2 groups were pretreated with normal saline .Intestinal I/R was induced by 30-min occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery followed by 24 h of reperfusion .After the operation , the plasma endo-toxin, serum D-lactic acid, superoxide dismutase ( SOD) and malondialdehyde ( MDA) levels were measured .The intesti-nal mucosal injury was observed with HE staining and evaluated using Chiu 's scoring.RESULTS: Serum D-lactic acid, endotoxin level , MDA level and Chiu's score in I/R group were significantly higher than those in sham group and Gln group (all P<0.05).Serum SOD activity was significantly lower than that in sham group and Gln group (P<0.05).CON-CLUSION:Glutamine has a protective effect on the intestines during ischemia-reperfusion injury .The mechanism may be related to oxidative stress response .
4.Protective effects of glutamine pretreatment on occludin protein in rats with intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury
Aili WANG ; Qiong NIU ; Ning SHI ; Xingfang JIA ; Chengxia LIU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2015;(2):364-368
AIM:To determine the effects of glutamine ( Gln) pretreatment on occludin protein in the rats with intestinal ischemia-reperfusion ( I/R ) injury.METHODS: Male Wistar rats ( n =30 ) were randomly divided into 3 groups (n=10):sham group, I/R group and Gln pretreatment group.The rats in Gln pretreatment group were pretreated with Gln at dose of 1 g? kg-1? d-1 by orogastric route for 7 d, and those in the other 2 groups were pretreated with the same volume of normal saline .Intestinal I/R was induced by 30-min occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery followed by 24 h of reperfusion.After the operation, the levels of IL-10, IL-2, TNF-α, SOD and MDA were measured.The occludin protein was determined by the methods of immunohistochemistry and Western blotting .RESULTS: The occludin protein level in I/R group was significantly lower than that in sham group and Gln group (P<0.05).The levels of MDA and TNF-αin I/R group were significantly higher than those in sham group and Gln group ( P<0.05 ) .The levels of SOD , IL-10 and IL-2 in I/R group were significantly lower than those in sham group and Gln group ( P<0.05 ) .CONCLUSION:Glutamine has a protective effect on occludin protein in intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury .The mechanism may be rela-ted to oxidative stress response and inflammatory inhibition .
5.Effects of Mitochondrial Unfolded-Protein Response on Aggregation Toxicity of Amyloid-β Protein
Qiong PENG ; Sixu ZHAO ; Wenjuan DENG ; Ziyuan ZHONG ; Weizhang JIA
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2017;38(4):481-488
[Objective] To investigate the effects of mitochondrial unfolded-protein response (UPRmt) on the aggregation toxicity of Aβ protein in Alzheimer's disease (AD).[Methods] By cloning the mitochondrial outer membrane tomm-22,inner membrane E04A4.5 and atfs-1 genes of Caenorhabditis elegans (C.elegans) and constructing the L4440 interference vectors,HT115 competent cells were transformed to prepare tomm-22,E04A4.5 and atfs-1 RNAi bacteria.The effects of tomm-22 and E04A4.5 RNAi on the process of paralysis were investigated through transgenic AD disease models CL4176 and CL2006.The life span of wild type N2 C.elegans was observed after RNAi of tomm-22 and E04A4.5.The regulatory role of ATFS-1 signaling by atfs-1 RNAi in inhibition of Aβ protein aggregation was detected.The dynamic changes of UPRmt in transgenic SJ4100 nematode and the autophagy level in transgenic DA2123 nematodes were analyzed by tomm-22 and E04A4.5 RNAi.[Results] We successfully established the UPRmt model by cloning mitochondrial tomm-22 and E04A4.5 of C.elegans and further constructing RNAi bacteria,and showed that they can suppress aggregation toxicity of Amyloid-β (Aβ) protein in AD model CL4176,and slow down paralysis process.The life span of wild type N2 was significantly shortened after feeding with the tomm-22 and E04A4.5 RNAi bacteria.At the same time,the progressive paralysis AD model CL2006 shows a delayed paralysis in the early stage of life cycle but get acceleration in the late.These results illustrate that the UPRmt can alleviate the mitochondrial stress and improve the function of mitochondria at least in the short term.The atfs-1 RNAi confirmed that delayed paralysis process of AD model CL4176 is not directly related to the ATFS-1 signal.However,tomm-22 and E04A4.5 RNAi can gradually increase the UPRmt response and induce the expression level of autophagy-related molecules LGG-1,suggesting that tomm-22 and E04A4.5 RNAi may play a role in delaying the AD disease process by enhancing the activity of autophagy in C.elegans.[Conclusions] The study found that the UPRmt can inhibit the accumulation of A β protein by coordinating the signal transduction between mitochondria and nucleus,and can help to restore mitochondria and even intracellular protein homeostasis for protecting the normal physiological function of cells,and also provides new targets for prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as AD.
6.Establishment of Quality Standard for Extractum Glycyrrhizae Capsules
Hongda MA ; Qiong WU ; Changli WANG ; Bei HU ; Hui JIA
China Pharmacist 2017;20(9):1651-1653
Objective:To establish the quality standard for two effective components in extractum glycyrrhizae capsules. Methods:Radix glycyrrhizae was identified by a TLC method. The contents of liquiritin and ammonium glycyrrhizinate in extractum glycyrrhizae capsules were determined by HPLC. An Inertsil C18 (150 mm × 4. 6 mm, 5μm) column was used. The mobile phase consisted of ace-tonitrile (A)-0. 2% phosphoric acid (B) (0-8 min: 20%A-20%A;8-34 min: 20%A-50%A;34-35 min: 50%A-100%A;35-40 min:100%A-20%A) at a flow rate of 1. 0 ml·min-1 . The detection wavelength was at 237 nm under 25℃. Results: The spots in TLC were clear. Liquiritin showed a good linear relationship within the range of 0. 0020-0. 1000 mg·ml-1(r=0. 9995). The aver-age recovery was 100. 29%, and the RSD was 2. 94%(n=6). Ammonium glycyrrhizinate showed a good linear relationship within the range of 0. 0020-0. 1000 mg·ml-1(r=0. 9998). The average recovery was 101. 46%, and the RSD was 2. 33%(n=6). Conclu-sion:The method is simple,reliable and reproducible, which can be used for the quality control of the preparation.
7.Clinical and immunological feature, therapeutic response and prognosis of adult onset Still's disease
Haihong YAO ; Yuan JIA ; Jing YANG ; Qiong GUO ; Xicao ZHA ; Zhanguo LI
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2012;16(4):255-259
Objective To investigate the clinical and immunological features,therapeutic response as well as prognosis of adult onset Still's disease (AOSD).Methods AOSD was diagnosed in 137 patients referred to our department.Clinical and immunological data were retrospectively analyzed.Therapeutic response and prognosis were systemically reviewed during the follow-up period.Intergroup incidence divergence was analyzed by chi-square test.Cox regression analysis was adopted to determine factors related with relapse.Results Fever,rash and arthritis were the cardinal clinical features of AOSD patients.Elevated inflammatory indices including ferritin (128 suhjects,97.1% ) along with neutrophilia and liver dysfunction were the main laboratory findings.Ninety-eight patients were followed up and 75% (73 subjects) had achieved complete remission after 4 weeks treatment.Forty-one patients (42%) who had achieved remission relapsed during follow-up period.Combination of glucocorticoid steroid and disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) were more effective than glucocorticoid steroid only in inducing remission and preventing relapse.More patients received glucocorticoid combined with methotrcxate and hydroxychloroquine achieved remission (8 of 8 patients) than patients who were treated with glucocorticoid and methotrexate (25 of 28 patients,89% ) and those treated with glucocorticoid and hydroxychloroquine (14 of 16 patients,88% ).Patients with glucocorticoid were more likely to suffer disease recurrence than those who took glucocorticoid combined with DMARDs (61% vs 29%,P=0.004).Cox regression analysis suggested that methotrexate had protec-tive effect against recurrence [RR=0.418,95%CI (0.192-0.909),P=0.028].5% of patients were diagnosed to other diseases during the follow up period.Conclusion Initial treatment with combined glucocorticoid and DMARDs is beneficial to induce remission and prevent reoccurrence.Methotrcxate has a protective effect against recurrence.
8.Solvent Extraction of Rare Earths with Mixtures of Di-(2-ethylhexyl) Phosphoric Acid and sec-Nonylphenoxy Acetic Acid
Naizhong SONG ; Wuping LIAO ; Shanshan TONG ; Qiong JIA ; Wei LIU ; Yunfeng SHI
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2009;37(11):1633-1637
The solvent extraction of rare earths with mixtures of di-( 2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid (D2EHPA,H2A2) and sec-nonylphenoxy acetic acid (CA100,H_2B_2) has been carried out. The separation abilities among rare earths were determined and compared with those with D_2EHPA alone. The mechanism of synergistic extraction of lanthanum was discussed. The methods of slope analysis and constant mole were used to examine the extraction stoichiometry. Effects of acidities,concentrations of extractants,and temperature on the extractabilities have been investigated. The results showed that the synergistic effects decrease with increasing atomic numbers of rare earths. At proper ratios of the extractants,the separation abilities of some rare earths with D2EHPA +CA100 were higher than those with D2EHPA alone,which may be applied to the separation of these rare earths. The extracted complex of lanthanum with D2EHPA + CA100 was determined as LaH5A6B2. The synergistic extraction is endothermically driven.
9.Prokaryotic expression and pilot application of capsid proteins of WU polyomavirus
Yinhui ZHANG ; Qiong WANG ; Xue JIA ; Guangyu LIN ; Lie HUANG ; Jian LIU ; Xuedong LU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2011;31(6):528-531
Objective To express the capsid proteins of WU polyomavirus(WUPyV) for research and find antigen for diagnostic value. Methods Coding sequences of capsid proteins of WU polyomavirus by PCR were cloned in prokaryotic expression vector PGEX-20T. Recombinant plasmids were transformed into E. coli BL21(DE3) and induced by IPTG for proteins expression. Recombinant proteins were identified by Western blot. Results SDS-PAGE proved that recombinant proteins showed three bands with molecular relative mass of 69×103, 63×103 and 56×103. The recombinant proteins were recognized by anti-GST McAb. The antigenicity was tested by Western blot using 16 WU polyomavirus positive and 70 negative sera. Conclusion Recombinant VP1, VP2 and VP3 expressed in E. coli can combine with WUPyV-Ab and have good antigenicity. They can be used for further research.
10.Study on mental stress life events in patients with cyclomastopathy of liver stagnation syndrome type.
Qiong ZHANG ; Jia-Xu CHEN ; Zhen YU
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine 2007;27(6):509-512
OBJECTIVETo observe the changes of mental stress life events (MSLE) in patients with cyclomastopathy of liver stagnation syndrome type (LSS).
METHODSClinical epidemiological research method was adopted, the changes of MSLE were observed in cyclomastopathy patients of LSS or non-LSS, classified by syndrome differentiation of TCM.
RESULTSNot only the mean age (33.38 +/- 6.76 years) of patients with LSS was obviously lower than that of patients with non-LSS (38.36 +/- 9.89 years, P < 0.01), but also the mean age of patients with moderate and serious symptoms of LSS (33.96 +/- 7.31 and 37.43 +/- 7.38 years) were higher than that of patients with mild symptoms of LSS (31.67 +/- 5.39 years, P < 0.05 and P < 0.01). MSLE score of patients with LSS (32 scores) was significantly higher than that of patients with non-LSS (22 scores, P < 0.01). MSLE score of patients with moderate and serious LSS was 34.69 +/- 17.78 scores and 51.65 +/- 20.75 scores respectively, both were significantly higher than that of patients with mild LSS (26.57 +/- 15.85 scores, P < 0.05 and P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONThe high incidence age of cyclomastopathy is under 40 years, and most of cyclomastopathy patients are classsified to LSS by TCM syndrome differentiation. So age and life event scores may be the objective bases for syndrome typing and liver stagnation syndrome grading in patients with cyclomastopathy.
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