1.Effects of iron overload on cognitive function and autophagy of hippocampal neurons in rats
Tiantian HUO ; Jingru ZHAO ; Nan MENG ; Lipeng DONG ; Litao LI ; Peiyuan LYU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2021;30(1):9-14
Objective:To explore the effect of iron overload on the cognitive function of rats and its possible internal mechanism.Methods:Thirty 8-week-old male Sprague Dawley rats of SPF degree were randomly divided into 2 groups, iron overload group(IO group) and control group(Sham group), with 15 in each group.The rats in IO group were injected intraperitoneally iron dextran(100 mg/(kg·d)) for 28 days.The cognitive function of rats was detected by Morris water maze method. Western blot method was used to detect the expression of TfR1 and autophagy-related protein p-AMPK, LC3 and Beclin1 in the hippocampus of rats. Immunofluorescence was used to observe the expression of LC3 and Beclin1 in the hippocampus of rats. HE staining was used to observe the morphological changes of neurons in the hippocampus. Transmission electron microscopy was used to observe the number of autophagosomes and the morphology of endoplasmic reticulum in hippocampus.The software of SPSS 20.0 was used for repeated measurement ANOVA and t-test. Results:Morris water maze test showed that there were significant interaction between the group factor and training time factor of escape latency( F=3.55, P<0.01). And the simple effect analysis showed that compared with the Sham group((28.09±18.41)s, (21.42±15.53)s, (16.96±8.35)s, (10.24±3.75)s), the average escape latency of rats(2nd-5th day) in IO group((56.68±30.65)s, (58.21±36.09)s, (36.58±13.54)s, (27.29±14.30)s )were significantly longer ( t=8.57, 6.81, 9.51, 7.12, P<0.01). The platform was removed on 6th day of the space exploration experiment, compared with the Sham group ((41.89±3.89)%), the percentage of time spent in the target quadrant of IO group ((25.46±3.56)%) was significantly decreased( t=24.06, P<0.01). Western blot showed that the relative expression levels of (TfR1 (2.10±0.48), p-AMPK (0.74±0.10), LC3 (1.11±0.40), Beclin1 (1.05±0.20)) in IO group in the hippocampus of the rats were significantly higher than those of the Sham group(TfR1(0.11±0.18), p-AMPK(0.19±0.02), LC3(0.22±0.11), Beclin1(0.17±0.02))( t=1.58, 14.58, 10.06, 20.65, P<0.01)). HE staining showed that compared with the Sham group, the neuron in the hippocampus of the IO group were sparsely arranged, morphologically irregular, and the number of the neurons was significantly reduced. Transmission electron microscopy showed that compared with the Sham group, the number of autophagosomes in the hippocampus of IO group was increased. Conclusion:Iron overload may exert its neurotoxic effect by increasing the level of autophagy in the hippocampus, causing cognitive dysfunction.
2.A methodology of defining and visualizing the scope of the basic medical insurance pharmacy service
Tiantian ZHANG ; Jianmei LI ; Yinan ZHOU ; Jian LI ; Xuechen XIONG ; Shuai ZHOU ; Dawei LV ; Zhaohua HUO ; Yongxing LUO ; Liang ZHOU ; Ge BAI ; Li LUO
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2017;10(9):63-67
Objective:The paper aims at developing a method of defining and visualizing the scope of the basic medical insurance pharmacy service, and provides a new way of thinking for the designated pharmacy planning. Methods:Collecting the basic data and information on administrative divisions in the planning area taking equity and efficiency as the guidance, using ArcGIS and its function modules to define and visualize the scope of the medical in-surance pharmacy service. The procedure of issue focus, method improvement, data simulation, expert consultation, methodology perfecting were followed to define and visualize the scope. Results:Forming a whole set of operative pro-cedures of defining and visualizing the scope of the medical insurance pharmacy service based on medical resources allocation standard, and the operation commands and procedures in ArcGIS were clarified. Conclusion:Operating ac-cording to the appropriate method steps, the following can be achieved:(1) The adjacent scope of medical insurance pharmacy service are adjacent to each other but do not overlap or cross;(2) Spatial relations can be clearly and ef-fectively expressed;(3) The shape is flat and regular;(4) The data collected at different times can be comparable in space, providing good prerequisites for medical insurance designated pharmacy planning.
3.Study on Losses and Gains of Medical Insurance Funds Induced by Essential Medicine System in a County
Ge BAI ; Zhaohua HUO ; Shiying HE ; Yabing ZHANG ; Wanying LI ; Shuai ZHOU ; Xiaolin CAO ; Tiantian ZHANG ; Ruiming DAI ; Yinan ZHOU ; Liang ZHOU ; Xuechen XIONG ; Li LUO
China Pharmacy 2018;29(11):1441-1444
OBJECTIVE:To explore losses and gains (L&G) and L&G ratio induced by Essential Medicine System in a county. METHODS:By choosing a county in western China as sample area,field investigation was used to collect outpatient and inpatient visits,outpatient and inpatient income,drug income,total length of stay and medical insurance reimbursement criteria in primary medical institutions (township health centers,village health rooms) of the county during 2009-2015. By setting the year 2009 as the baseline year,the drug cost reimbursed by medical insurance was simulated and calculated when Essential Medicine System were not implemented;L&G and L&G ratio of medical insurance were calculated by comparing with actual drug cost reimbursed by medical insurance. RESULTS:The year 2012,in which the sample county fully implemented the Essential Medicine System was the turning year. Medical insurance funds lost in primary medical institutions of the county during 2010-2011(lost 437000,915000 yuan,respectively),but gained during 2012 to 2015(gained 199000,494000,858000,1290000 yuan, respectively);the L&G ratio increased from -0.67% to 1.21%. For reimbursed outpatient drug cost and inpatient cost,L&G of medical insurance were different. For reimbursed drug cost of village health room and township health center,L&G of medical insurance were also different. CONCLUSIONS:The implementation of Essential Medicine System benefits to medical insurance within the county and Medical insurance funds can be saved.
4.Nursing expert consensus on subcutaneous injection for allergen-specific immunotherapy
Allergy and Clinical Immunology Committee of Chinese Research Hospital Association ; Allergy Care Group,Chinese Society of Allergology,Chinese Medical Association ; Allergy Prevention and Control Committee of Chinese Preventive Medicine Association ; Qing WANG ; Jun LIU ; Fan ZHI ; Wenjin WAN ; Fengying TIAN ; Xiaopeng HUO ; Wenhua ZHOU ; Yongshi YANG ; Tiantian WANG ; Jinlü SUN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(9):1080-1084
Objective To develop an expert consensus on subcutaneous injection for allergen-specific immunotherapy.Methods Relevant domestic and intemational literature was reviewed,and nursing experts who had experiences in subcutaneous injection of allergen-specific immunotherapy were interviewed to form the initial draft of the consensus.A total of 85 experts from 42 hospitals nationwide were invited to participate in discussions.2 rounds of expert consultations,adjustments,revisions,and improvements were made to the initial draft,and an online meeting was held to form the final version of the consensus.The content approved by more than 75%of the expert group is adopted,or it will be discussed or deleted.Results The expert consensus includes operational standards for subcutaneous injection of allergen-specific immunotherapy,identification and management of adverse reactions,and health education.Conclusion The consensus demonstrates strong scientific rigor and practicality,providing guidance for nursing practices in the field of clinical allergology.
5.Screening Methods for Optimal Serum Concentration of Chinese Medicine: A Review
Taoxiu LIN ; Wenjuan ZHANG ; Yuejian ZHANG ; Xinhui SUN ; Chaoyue HUO ; Tiantian HE ; Xiaona MA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(2):195-202
In vitro cell experiment based on serum pharmacology is a common way to study the pharmacodynamic mechanism of Chinese medicine, and screening the optimal intervention concentration of serum containing Chinese medicine is a key step in the whole experiment. Over-diluted serum containing Chinese medicine or over-high concentration leads to false negative or positive results, while the optimal concentration of medicated serum reduces the number of groups in subsequent experiments as well as the operation error. Thus it is of great significance to screen the optimal serum concentration in studying the pharmacodynamic mechanism of Chinese medicine in in vitro cell experiments. However, there has been no unified standards for the screening methods at present. After reviewing the literature in China and abroad in the past 20 years, this paper conducted an analysis from three aspects of intragastric dose of Chinese medicine, blood collection time and serum dilution degree, and then summarized the screening methods for optimal concentration of serum containing drugs, providing guidance for the study of pharmacodynamic mechanism of Chinese medicine. The screening methods mainly included "same intragastric dose, same blood collection time, and different concentrations" "different intragastric doses, same blood collection time, and same concentration" "same intragastric dose, different blood collection time, and same concentration" "different intragastric doses, different blood collection time, and different concentrations" "serum lyophilized powder" "simulation of gradient concentration of serum containing western medicine" and "pure serum intervention". Among them, the former two were the dominant ways in current related research. The above screening methods had their own advantages and disadvantages, and researchers should make a reasonable choice according to the specific requirements and actual situation of the experiments.
6.Application of Yttrium-90 microsphere selective internal radiation therapy in downstaging and conversion of hepatocellular carcinoma: a case report
Ziwei LIANG ; Tiantian ZHANG ; Yong LIAO ; Xin HUANG ; Bin LIANG ; Zhongbin HANG ; Yan ZHANG ; Lin ZHANG ; Xiaobin FENG ; Li HUO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2025;32(1):41-45
This case report describes a 68-year-old male patient diagnosed with primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). After receiving Yttrium-90 microsphere selective internal radiation therapy (90Y-SIRT), the tumor significantly reduced in size, and tumor markers alpha fetoprotein (AFP) and abnormal prothrombin (PIVKA-Ⅱ) decreased. Postoperative pathological results showed minimal residual tumor cells, indicating that 90Y-SIRT has good efficacy and safety in downstaging and conversion of HCC, thereby facilitating subsequent surgical resection.