1.The diagnostic value of copeptin combined with cardiac troponin in the early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction
Weining LI ; Dianjun WEI ; Li NING
Tianjin Medical Journal 2015;(11):1319-1321,1322
Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of combined copeptin, cardiac troponin I (cTnI) and high sen?sitive cardiac troponin T (hs-TnT) in determination of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methods A total of 152 patients with AMI were selected as AMI group and 143 healthy examinees during the same period were selected as control group. (1) The levels of copeptin, cTnI and hs-TnT were detected at 0, 4, 6 and 12 h in two groups. (2) The combined detection of cop/cTnI and cop/hs-TnT were studied. The positive rates of these items were evaluated at different time points of AMI. ( 3) The diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of different cardiac biomarkers for AMI were compared. Results (1) There were significant differences in copeptin at 0, 4, 6 and 12 h between two groups (P<0.05). There were no significant differ?ences in cTnI and hs-TnT between two groups. (2) cop/cTnI and cop/hs-TnT combined detection showed better positive rates than those of copeptin, cTnI or hs-TnT detection alone. (3) In addition, the combined detection of cop/cTnI and cop/cTnI improved significantly the diagnostic sensitivity of AMI. Compared to cop/cTnI combination, cop/hs-TnT combination detec?tion showed better diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and accuracy for AMI. Conclusion The combined detection of cop/cTnI and cop/hs-TnT are very helpful for early diagnosis of AMI, which shows a very good diagnostic value in clinical application.
2.Effect of Jianwei Yuyang Granules on expression of epidermal growth factor receptor in gastric mucosa of gastric ulcer patients
Weining ZHANG ; Ye ZHANG ; Jiabang LI
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2004;2(1):24-6
OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of Jianwei Yuyang Granules on the expression of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in the gastric mucosa of gastric ulcer patients. METHODS: Sixty gastric ulcer patients (final diagnosis by gastroscope) were randomly divided into Jianwei Yuyang Granules treated group (JWYY group, n=30) and western medicine treated group (control group, n=30). Ten patients without gastric mucosa lesion were treated as normal control group. The expression of EGFR in the mucosa was tested by immunohistochemistry and RT-PCR. RESULTS: Expression of EGFR and EGFR mRNA was not observed in patients without gastric mucosa lesion, and slight expression was observed in the edge of ulcer region of the gastric ulcer patients. The expression of EGFR and EGFR mRNA was increased in JWYY group and control group. CONCLUSION: Jianwei Yuyang Granules enhances the expression of EGFR in the mucosa of gastric ulcer patients to prevent peptic ulcer recurrence.
3.Effects of electroacupuncture at Chize (LU 5) versus Shangjuxu (ST 37) in rats with ulcerative colitis
Qin LUO ; Zhitong LI ; Weining YANG ; Shengjie LI ; Jieping XIE
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2015;(4):207-211
Objective:To compare the effects between electroacupuncture (EA) at Chize (LU 5, the He-Sea point of the Lung Meridian) and Shangjuxu (ST 37, the lower He-Sea point of the large intestine) in rats with ulcerative colitis (UC) on the variations of mesenteric microcirculation and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) in the colon, lung, and hypothalamus. The relative specificity of acupoints was also explored.
Methods: A total of 28 male Wistar rats were randomized into a normal group, a model group, a Chize (LU 5) group and a Shangjuxu (ST 37) group, 7 rats in each group. The UC model was established by enema with acetic acid. Since the third day after modeling, rats in the Chize (LU 5) group and Shangjuxu (ST 37) group respectively received EA at Chize (LU 5) and Shangjuxu (ST 37), 15 min each time for successive 7 d. The variations of mesenteric microvascular calibers and blood flow status were observed by a microcirculation microscopic tester; VIP in the colon, lung and hypothalamus was measured by radioimmunoassay.
Results:Compared with the normal group, the mesenteric microvascular calibers were significantly expanded in the model group (P<0.05); there was no significant difference between the model group and Chize (LU 5) group (P>0.05); compared with the model group and Chize (LU 5) group, the calibers were obviously shrunk in Shangjuxu (ST 37) group (P<0.05). The four groups showed no significant inter-group differences in comparing blood flow status (P>0.05). The colonic VIP levels in the model group and Chize (LU 5) group were significantly higher than that in the normal group (P<0.01,P<0.05); the VIP level in Shangjuxu (ST 37) group was markedly lower than that in the model group (P<0.01). There were no significant differences among the four groups in comparing VIP level in lung and hypothalamus (P>0.05).
Conclusion:The effects of Chize (LU 5) and Shangjuxu (ST 37) were different in treating UC. Shangjuxu (ST 37) showed a more significant efficacy in down-regulating VIP in the colon and regulating mesenteric microcirculation, while the effects of Chize (LU 5) were not obvious.
4.Detection of disease-causing gene in a Hui congential cataract pedigree by exon combined target region capture sequencing chip
Weining, RONG ; Gang, ZOU ; Xunlun, SHENG ; Huiping, LI ; Fangxia, ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2015;33(8):711-715
Background Congenital cataract is an important cause of blindness and amblyopia in children,and about 50% of congenital cataract is hereditary.Objective The aim of this study was to determine the diseasecausing gene of one Hui congenital cataract pedigree by using exon combined target region capture sequencing chip of eye diseases.Methods This study was approved by Ethic Committee of Ningxia People's Hospital and followed Declaration of Helsinki.One Hui congenital cataract pedigree was recruited in Ningxia Eye Hospital in 2011.All the disease history of the members in this family were collected and recorded,and the eye examinations were performed.The peripheral blood specimens were collected from family members and 300 healthy individuals for the extraction of DNA.Exon combined target region capture sequencing chip of eye diseases was used to screen the candidate diseasecausing mutations,then PCR and direct sequencing were used to confirm the disease-causing mutations.Results This H ui family included 61 members of 6 generations,and 18 patients were diagnosed in serial 5 passages,conforming to autosomal dominant inheritance pattern.Among 18 cataract patients,7 individuals were associated with nystagmus and strabismus,and 4 patients had high myopia.Eight candidate pathogenetic mutations were detected by exon combined target region capture sequencing chip of eye diseases and bioinformatics method,with 5 mutations in noncoding regions and 3 in coding regions.The mutation P24T of CYRGD gene was confirmed as pathogenic mutation of this pedigree by using PCR and direct sequencing methods.These mutations co-segregated with affected members of the family,and the mutations were not found in the unaffected family members and 300 unrelated controls.Conclusions P24T of CYRGD gene mutation is confirmed as pathogenic mutation of this pedigree.Exon combined target region capture sequencing chip provides a new approach to detect disease-causing mutations of congenital cataract with diversity clinical phenotypes.
5.The expression of CD40 and CD40L on the surface of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in asthmatic rats and the effect of antiCD40L McAb on Th1 and Th2 cytokines
Keying XUE ; Shengdao XIONG ; Weining XIONG ; Li CHENG ; Chengguo WANG ; Wei LI ; Ming SHI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2008;10(9):1173-1175
Objective To investigate the expression of CD40 and CD40L on the surface of peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCs)in asthmatic rats and the effect of anti-CD40L McAb on cytokines of it.Methods Flow cytometry and RT-PCR were used to detect the expression of CD40 and CD40L of PBMCs ih asthmatic rats.After the PBMCs Was treated with anti.CIMOL McAb.ELISA was used to detect the levels of IL-4 and IFN-γin the supematants of cultured cells.Results Compared with the normal control group.the expression of CD40 and CD40L of PBMCs in asthImatic rats increased(P<0.05).Compared with the untreated group,the level of IL-4 and the ratio of IL4/IFN-γ decreased after the PBMCs were treated with anti-CD40L McAb(P<0.05).Conclusion The expression of CD40 and CD40L on the surface of PBMCs in asthmatic rats Was unregulated.Anti-CD40L Mcab Can decrease the level of IL-4 and the ratio of IL_4/IFN-γ.
6.Efficacy and safety of nebulized hypertonic saline in different concentration in infants with moderate to severe bronchiolitis
Jiao LU ; Jun GU ; Weining MA ; Zhen LI ; Yachun LI ; Jianguo HONG
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2017;24(6):425-429
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of frequently nebulized hypertonic saline(HS) in different concentration with Terbutaline in infants with moderate to severe bronchiolitis.Methods A total of 195 infants were randomly enrolled to either Group A(5% HS 4ml+Terbutaline 2.5mg,n=65),Group B(3% HS 4ml + Terbutaline 2.5mg,n=65) or Group C[0.9% normal saline(NS) 4ml + Terbutaline 2.5mg,n=65].All the infants were given inhalation treatment q6h after admission for 4 times,and then q8h till the remission of wheezing.The primary outcome was the hospital length of stay(LOS),and the secondary outcomes were the clinical severity score(CSS),remission time of wheezing,cost and side effects.
7.Etiology of Diarrheal Disease Years in Shenzhen from 2013 to 2014
Mingming WEN ; Meiling HAN ; Weining LI ; Yinghui LI ; Hailong ZHANG ; Hong YANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2016;31(3):143-146,149
Objective Through the analysis of the pathogens distribution of out-patient department and emergency department patients with diarrhea from Shenzhen Hospital of Peking University in 2013~2014,so as to provide reference for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of diarrhea disease.While understanding the improved Salmonella detection results.Methods Var-ied pathogenic bacteria were isolated and identified from 1 719 diarhea stool samples of native Shenzhen Hospital of Peking University from 2013 to 2014 through enrich culture,separate culture,biochemistry,serology etc.Pathogenic virus were test-ed for 451 watery stool specimens by fluorescence PCR.Analyzed statistical differences between the direct inoculation and selenite cystine broth enrichment for Salmonella.Results Picked out 143 disease germs from 1 719 examples diarrhea pa-tient’s stool samples,among which there were 25 strains of ETEC,12 strains of EPEC,8 strains of EAEC,1 strains of EIEC,19 strains ofVibrio parahemolyticus,76 strains Salmonella,2 strains Shigella and 0 strain ofVibrio cholera.There were 10 samples with two disease germs timely.Picked out 189 disease viruses from 451 examples diarrhea patient’s stool without disease germs,among which there were 79 Rotaviruspositive,91 Norwalkvirus positive,9 Adenoviruspositive,10 Astrovirus positive.There were 4 samples with Rotavirus and Norwalkvirus timely.After Salmonella ways to improve the positive rate of 0.6% (17/2 627)increased to 4.4% (76/1 719),χ2=67.2,P<0.01,the difference was statistically signifi-cant.Conclusion The detectable rate of Salmonella and Norwalk virus was the majority,and the clinic enhance the test of the diarrhea pathogenic microorganism,including the improvement of detection method,to reduce the missing rate of them,to provide the scientific basis for the diagnostical therapectic measures.
8.Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Hand Dysfunction after Stroke
Lijun DING ; Jifeng RONG ; Weining WANG ; Li XIONG ; Lin SU ; Jie JIA
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2017;23(1):10-13
Objective To observe the effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on hand dysfunction after stroke. Methods From March, 2013 to June, 2015, 56 cases of stroke with hand dysfunction were divided into group A (n=28) and group B (n=28). Both groups received basic rehabilitation, while group B received TEAS in addition, for six weeks. They were evaluated with Brunnstrom Grades, Manunl Muscle Test (MMT), Fugl- Meyer Assessment (FMA) of fingers, Motor Status Scale (MSS), modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Motor Hand Functional Status Score and Barthel Index (BI). Results The scores of FMA of fingers, MMT of wrist flexion, MSS, MAS and BI were more in group B than in group A (t>2.2527, P<0.05), and the score of NI-HSS was less in group B (t=3.556, P<0.001). There was no significant difference between two groups in the score of Motor Hand Functional Status Score and MMT of wrist extension (t<0.310, P>0.05). Conclusion TEAS can promote the recovery of hand function and the activi-ties of daily living in patients after stroke.
9.Inhibition of roscovitine on the activity of Cdk5/p25 and phosphorylation of tau in retina of RCS rats after intravitreal injection
Jinjin, ZHANG ; Xunlun, SHENG ; Yinghua, REN ; Weining, RONG ; Huiping, LI ; Yani, LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2015;33(1):5-9
Background Study determined that retinitis pigmentosa has a similar pathogenesis mechanism to Alzheimer disease,and activity of cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (Cdk5) and its activators participates in the degeneration of central nervous system.Roscovitine,an inhibitor of Cdk5,can suppress activity of Cdk5/p25 pathway and therefore inhibit cell apoptosis.However,the influence of roscovitine on retinitis pigmentosa(RP) is unclear.Objective This study was to investigate the expressions of p35,p25 and tau in the retinas of RCS rats.Methods Roscovitine of 4 μl was intravitreally injected in the right eyes of 12 SPF 17-day-old RCS rats,and the fellow eyes were not intervened as the control eyes.The rats were sacrificed on eighth day (postnatal 25 days) and eighteenth day (postnatal 35 days),and whole retinas were isolated to evaluate the relative expressions of Cdk5,p35,p25 and tau phosphorylation by Western blot,and the activity of Cdk5/p25 was analyzed by quantitative colorimetric assay.The results were compared between the right eyes and fellow eyes by paired t test.The use and care of the rats complied with Ethic Statement of Experimental Animal of Ningxia Medical University.Results In the eighth and eighteenth day after injection,the relative expression values (A values) of p35 in rat retinas were 1.186±0.019 and 1.069± 0.019 in the injected eyes,showing significant decreases in comparison with 1.364±0.016 and 1.214±0.008 of the fellow eyes (t =-6.294,-6.477,both at P<0.05);the relative expression values (A values) of p25 in rat retinas were 0.312±0.009 and 0.269±0.018 in the injected eyes,which was significantly lower than 0.595±0.013 and 0.473±0.011 of the fellow eyes (t=-36.508,-11.879,both at P<0.05).No significant difference was found in the relative expression of Cdk5 protein between the injected eyes and the fellow eyes in various time points after injection (both at P>0.05).The activities of Cdk5/p25 were (0.003 83 ±0.000 14) mol/(s · mg) and (0.002 01 ± 0.000 11) mol/(s · mg) in the injected eyes,with significant decreases in comparison with the (0.005 47±0.000 27)mol/(s · mg)and (0.003 35±0.000 15) mol/(s · mg) of the fellow eyes (t=-9.152,P=0.000;t=-9.248,P=0.000),and the tau phosphorylation levels followed the same pattern in the eighth and eighteenth day after injection (t =-9.854,-6.744,both at P<0.05).Conclusions Intravitreal injection of roscovitine can inhibit the activity of Cdk5/p25 and tau phosphorylation level in retinas of RCS rats to certain extend.
10.Population pharmacokinetics of Guanxin Ⅱ prescription
Wenqian CHEN ; Yuhui HU ; Yanqing ZHANG ; Guanmin ZHANG ; Liang LI ; Weining YANG ; Wei LU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2007;12(10):1138-1143
To evaluate the effect of components in Guanxin Ⅱ prescription on the pharmacokinetic profiles of paeoniflorin and ferulic acid. METHODS: Drug concentrations of rat plasmas after intravenous injection of paronia pall (PPE) or ferulic acid (FA) extract solution, as well as oral administration of PPE and FA solution, and different kinds of decoctions based on Guanxin Ⅱ prescription were determined by an HPLC system. NONMEM (nonlinear mixed-effect modeling) method was used to analyze the population pharmacokinetics of PF and FA. RESULTS: A two-compartment model with first order degradation in absorption phase, and an ordinary two-compartment model were adequately describe PF and FA pharmacokinetic profiles, respectively. The mean of PF population parameters, CL1, V1, CL2, V2, Ka0, and Ka1, were 0.509 L/h, 0.104 L, 0.113 L/h, 0.123 L, 0.135 /h, and 0.0135 /h, respectively, while the typical values of CL1, V1, CL2, V2, Ka1, and F in FA model were 0.295 L/h, 0.025 L, 0.0331 L/h, 0.0518 L, 0.110 /h, and 0.40, respectively. Inter-individual variabilities were estimated and dose formulation (DF) was identified as a significant covariate in the model. CONCLUSION: The results indicate that the pharmacokinetic behaviors of index components in Guanxin Ⅱ prescription can be influenced by different dose formulations administrated in rats.