1.Changes in the firing activities of the nucleus accumbens and effect of 5-HT7 receptor activation in a rat model of Parkinson’s disease
Huan ZHANG ; Zhongheng WU ; Libo LI ; Hongfei QIAO ; Haifeng YUAN ; Chengxue DU ; Huihui TAN ; Qiaojun ZHANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2015;(3):299-303,309
Objective To investigate changes in the firing activities of nucleus accumbens (NAc)neurons and their response to 5-HT7 receptor stimulation in a rat model of Parkinson’s disease (PD).Methods The firing activities and response of NAc neurons to 5-HT7 receptor agonist in PD rats were recorded by in vivo electroneurophysiology and neuropharmacology and then were compared with those in the sham group.Results The mean firing rate of NAc neurons was (5.46 ±0.88)Hz in the sham rats and (3.77 ±0.48)Hz in the PD rats. The firing rate of NAc neurons increased significantly compared with that in the sham rats (P <0.05).In PD rats, 65% of NAc neurons fired in bursts and 35% fired irregularly.However,in the sham rats,57.5% of NAc neurons fired in bursts and 42.5% fired irregularly.There was no significant difference in the firing pattern of NAc neurons between the PD and sham rats (P >0.05 ).Systemic administration of 5-HT7 receptor agonist AS1 9 increased the firing rate of NAc neurons in the sham and PD rats.This excitation was significant at a high dose of 1 60 μg/kg for NAc neurons in the sham rats (P <0.05).However,the excitation produced by AS1 9 was significant at a high dose of 80 μg/kg in PD rats (P <0.05).The cumulative dose-produced excitation in the PD rats was lower than that in the sham rats.The effects induced by AS1 9 were reversed by the 5-HT7 receptor antagonist SB269970 in both groups.Conclusion The reinforced firing activity of NAc neurons might be mediated by 5-HT7 receptor in the neurons of PD rats.
2.Randomized Double-blind and Multi-center Clinical Trial ofLianhua Jizhi Tablets in Treatment of Acute Trachitis and Bronchitis with Syndrome of Phlegm-Heat Obstructing Lung
Chunhua GU ; Junxia REN ; Libo YANG ; Ye TIAN ; Li SUN ; Xuedong GAO ; Guiying LIU ; Siyuan HU ; Liqing SHI ; Tan WANG ; Nini QU ; Wenxiang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(9):18-21
Objective To evaluated the effectiveness and safety ofLianhua Jizhi Tablets for acute trachitis and bronchitis with syndrome of phlegm-heat obstructing.Methods A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled and multi-center clinical trial design was selected. Totally 240 cases were randomly divided into experimental group and control group, 120 cases in each group, of which 237 cases were included in the analysis of FAS. Experimental group was givenLianhua Jizhi Tablets, while control group was given placebo, 12 tablets/day, 7 days for a course. Curative effect of acute trachitis and bronchitis, TCM syndrome and disappearance of cough, cough and sputum symptom scores and area under the curve (AUC) were observed. The safety was evaluated. Results The cure rates of disease in experimental group and control group were 66.67% (78/117) and 29.17% (35/120), respectively;cure rates of TCM syndrome in experimental group and the control group were 68.38% (80/117) and 27.50% (33/120), respectively;there was statistically significant difference in area under the curve of cough and sputum symptom score between the two groups (P<0.01). Disappearance rates (cure) of daytime cough in experimental group and control group were 52.99% (62/117) and 13.33% (16/120), respectively;disappearance rates (cure) of nocturnal cough in experimental group and control group were 76.52% (88/115) and 31.90% (37/116), respectively;there were no side effects in experimental group.ConclusionLianhua Jizhi Tablets can significantly relieve clinic symptoms in the treatment of acute trachitis and bronchitis, and have good clinical efficacy and safety.
3.Recent advance in role of exosomes in gliomas
Menglan ZHANG ; Yujing TAN ; Rentao HOU ; Libo LI
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2021;20(1):103-106
Gliomas are the most common primary intracranial tumors, which have genetic heterogeneity. It is impossible to accurately evaluate the dynamic evolution of tumor genes and microenvironment only by pathological examination after surgery. As one of the smallest extracellular vesicles secreted by cells, exosomes can be used as potential biomarkers and carriers of intercellular information transmission. It can promote glioma cell proliferation, immune escape and chemoradiotherapy resistance, improve blood oxygen microenvironment, and enhance the ability of invasion and metastasis. The relations of exosomes with glioma occurrence and development are summarized as follows.
4.Molecular mechanism of Sini San and Suanzaoren Tang in treatment of insomnia based on network pharmacology:a comparative study
Meng LIU ; Fengzhi WU ; Wei ZHANG ; Xiting WANG ; Jie MA ; Ning DAI ; Weiyue ZHANG ; Jiaojiao YU ; Libo TAN ; Jie LI ; Feng LI
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2019;42(1):44-51
Objective To study and compare the molecular mechanism of SiniSan (Cold-Limbs Powder) and Suanzaoren Tang (Spine Date Seed Decoction) in treatment of insomnia based on network pharmacology method.Methods A database of active compounds of Sini San and Suanzaoren Tang was established through searching the databases of Chinese medicinal compounds including traditional Chinese medicinal system pharmacology platform (TCMSP) , and the predictive analysis of the compounds was conducted by using machine learning algorithm.Based on the analyses of KEGG pathway, gene ontology (GO) enrichment and disease association of therapeutic target database (TTD) , Cytoscape software was used to construct complex network of active constituent-target-disease and topological analysis of the pharmacological mechanisms of Sini San and Suanzaoren Tang.Results There were 145 active constituents obtained from Sini San and among them saikoside and kaempferol had higher binding activities.There were 1 306 target proteins obtained and among them22 were significantly correlated to diseases, and 49 significant KEGG pathways and 72 significant GO enrichment pathways obtained from Sini San.There were 139 active constituents obtained from Suanzaoren Tang and among them jujuboside and timosaponin had higher binding activities.There were 1 386 target proteins, 52 significant KEGG pathways and 84 significant GO enrichment pathways obtained from Suanzaoren Tang.Conclusion The potential network pharmacological mechanisms and active constituents of Sini San and Suanzaoren Tang in insomnia treatment are studied at the molecular biology level through complex network graph calculation and bioinformatics analysis.The purpose is to provide new ideas for further revealing the mechanism of treating insomnia with Chinese medicinal based on principle of different treatments for the same disease.
5.Correlation of gut microbiota and neurotransmitters in a rat model of post-traumatic stress disorder
Zhou QIN ; Sun TIANSHI ; Wu FENGZHI ; Li FENG ; Liu YAN ; Li WEIHONG ; Dai NING ; Tan LIBO ; Li TENGHUI ; Song YUEHAN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2020;7(4):375-385
Objective: To determine the effect of gut microbiota on a rat model of post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD)and explore the correlation of gut microbiota with behavior and neurotransmitters.Methods: We established a single prolonged stress(SPS)model to examine the pathogenesis of PTSD on rat behavior,gut microbiota,and neurotransmitter levels.Rats were separated into control and model groups,and neurotransmitter levels were measured using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.Then,16 S rRNA sequencing was used to compare the gut microbiota between the control and model groups.Results: Compared with those in the control group,freezing time significantly increased,while number of standing upright,crossing frequency,time spent in the central arena,and total distance traveled were significantly reduced in the model group after exposure to SPS(all P<.05).Meanwhile,serotonin,or 5-hydroxytryptamine,levels in the brain in the model group were significantly lower than those the control group(P=.0332).In addition,changes were observed in the gut microbiota diversity and relative abundances of bacterial phyla,orders,families,and genera in the model group.Especially,changes in Firmicutes,Bacteroidetes,Cyanobacteria,and Proteobacteria levels were most pronounced after SPS exposure.Correlation analysis showed that the strongest positive correlation was found between Bac-teroidaceae and 5-HT(P =.0009).Moreover,RF32 abundance was the most negatively related to 5-HT(P=.0009),crossing frequency(P=.0007),and total distance(P=.0003).Conclusion: Our results suggest that SPS model rats showed differences in behavior,neurotransmitter levels,and gut microbiota with control rats.Moreover,Firmicutes,Bacteroidetes,Cyanobacteria,and Proteobacteria were most relevant to the exhibited fear-like and anxiety-like behaviors and significant serotonin content reduction in SPS model rats.
6.Application of the multi-disciplinary treatment-based continuous pharmaceutical care system in patients undergoing anti-infection treatment
Rui TAN ; Tingting ZOU ; Wei SUN ; Libo PENG ; Jinghui GOU
China Pharmacy 2024;35(23):2936-2940
OBJECTIVE To explore the application effects of the multi-disciplinary treatment (MDT)-based continuous pharmaceutical care system in patients undergoing anti-infection treatment. METHODS This research team innovatively developed an MDT continuous pharmaceutical care system, which was applied to cases of anti-infection treatment following MDT due to infection, aiming to innovate the continuous medication supervision model. A retrospective analysis method was used to collect data from 150 patients in the intensive care unit who underwent conventional anti-infection MDT consultations from January to October 2021 in Banan Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, serving as the control group, and 130 patients in the intensive care unit who were under the MDT continuous pharmaceutical care system from January to October 2022 were selected as the intervention group. The general information of the patients, the information continuous tracking management, the outcomes of anti- infection treatment, adverse drug reactions, antibacterial drug management indicators, and the degree of satisfaction of relevant medical staff with the clinical pharmacists’ pharmaceutical services were compared between the two groups. RESULTS Comparison of general information between the two groups showed no statistically significant differences (P>0.05). The proportion of continuous tracking management in the intervention group was significantly higher than in the control group (P<0.01), and the differences in the initiators and reasons for continuous tracking management between the two groups were statistically significant (P<0.05). The intervention group had better outcomes in anti-infection treatment compared to the control group (P<0.05). The antibacterial drug management indicators (total length of hospital stay, duration of antibacterial drug use, total drug costs, and amount of antibacterial drugs used) in the intervention group were significantly lower than in the control group, while overall degree of satisfaction among medical staff was significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group (P<0.05). No statistically significant differences were found in adverse reaction occurrence and antibacterial drug costs between the two groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS The application of this system in patients who underwent anti-infection treatment after MDT can achieve continuous multi-disciplinary tracking management with clinical pharmacists at the core, which is beneficial for promoting the follow-up efficiency of the MDT team, raising the quality of clinical pharmacists’ pharmaceutical services, strengthening treatment outcomes, and promoting the rational use of antibacterial drugs in clinical practice.