1.The effect of rhynchophylline on AMPA receptors expression in methamphetamine dependent rats
Xiaoliang LIN ; Wei TANG ; Wenqian CHEN ; Jianlin WENG ; Zhixian MO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2010;19(2):104-107
Objective To study changes of AMPA receptors expression in nucleus accumbens and hypothalamus of methamphetamine dependent rats,and the therapeutical effect of rhynchophylline.Methods SPF male rata were randomly divided into normal control group,model group of methamphetamine,low dose of rhynchophylline group and high dose of rhynchophylline group(n=8 in each group).Experiment of conditioned place preference(CPP)was used to build the model of methamphetamine dependent rata.Western blotting was used to examine the changes of GluR2/3 subunits expression.The time of staying in drug-paired compartment of rats was used independent-samples t test to gather statistics,and the photodensity of proteinum strap was used One-Way ANOVA to gather statistics.Results Compare with rats in normal control group(the time of staying in drug-paired compartment of rats was(383.00±38.20)s),the rats produced CPP after treated with methamphetamine(the time of staying in drug-paired compartment of rats was(536.20±57.49)s),and low(30mg/kg) and high (60 ms/kg)dose of rhynchophylline(the time of staying in drug-paired compartment of rats were(299.80±15.96)s and(189.40±59.02)s)both could eliminate CPP effect.Compare with rats in normal control group (the ratio of value of average gray scale were(0.54±0.04)INT·mm~2 and (0.70±0.04)INT·mm~2),GluR2/3 subunits expression in nucleus aecumbens increased significantly in model group(the ratio of value of average gray seale was(0.89±0.03)INT·mm~2)and low dose of rhynchophylline group(the ratio of value of average gray seale was (0.93±0.03)INT·mm~2,P<0.01),which decreased significantly in hypothalamus(the ratio of value of average gray scale were (0.53±0.03)INT·mm~2 and (0.52±0.02)INT·mm~2,P<0.01).But GluR2/3 subunits expression in nucleus accumbens and hypothalamus of rats in high dose of rhynchophylline group(the ratio of value of average gray scale were (0.57±0.06)INT·mm~2 and (0.65±0.01)INT·mm~2) just liked the expression of normal control group(P>0.05).Conclusion GluR2/3 subunits expression of methamphetamine-induced CPP rats increased in nucleus accumbens but decreased in hypothalamus.High dose of rhynchophylline can reverse such changes and rebound the expression to normal level.
2.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.
3.Pathogeny of urethral fistula after renal transplantation: A 68-case analysis
Wei BAI ; Zhilin NIE ; Wenqian HUO ; Fangqiang ZHU ; Fengshuo JIN ; Qiansheng LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(5):777-780
BACKGROUND: Urethral fistula following renal transplantation accounts for 40%-70% of urinary complications, owing to surgical and medical factors. OBJECTIVE: To effectively decrease and avoid attack of urethral fistula after renal transplantation, and prolong the survival of kidney. METHODS: Clinical data from 68 cases following renal transplantation were retrospectively analyzed at the levels of pathogeny, diagnosis and treatment. There were 47 males and 21 females, aging 20 58 years. Urethral fistula occurred at 3 31 days after renal transplantation, and the amount was 60-2 000 mL per day. Based on the principle of the urethral injury classification method, urethral fistula was divided into simple and complex categories, while according to the fistula site, etiology and extent, urethral fistula was divided into low, high and multiple fistula. Attack rate of simple urethral fistula and complex urethral fistula was detected following renal transplantation so as to analyze the pathogeny of urethral fistula. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Of 68 cases with urethral fistula following renal transplantation, 47 cases (69.1%) were simple urethral fistula, including 42 cases with ureteral end necrosis, 4 cases with lax anastomotic suture of ureter bladder, and 1 case with ureteral anastomotic badness caused by wound infection, and 21 cases (30.9%) were complex urethral fistula, including 2 cases with renal pelvis fistula, 2 cases with ureter, 11 cases with ureterovesical anastomosis region, 6 cases with ureteral necrosis longer than 2 cm. A lot of causes may induce urethral fistula following renal transplantation. The blood stream, edema, size of fistula, length of the ureter, and operative procedures are selected to ensure free of strain. Urethral fistula can be treated on time on the basis of different situations.
4.Influence of irreversible electroporation mediated HPV16 E6 shRNA interference plasmid in proliferation of cervical cancer SiHa cells
Zhiliang WANG ; Tenghua YU ; Qin QIN ; Yutong WU ; Wenqian ZHANG ; Yuanyuan HUA ; Zhengai XIONG ; Wei ZHOU
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2015;(6):1107-1112
Objective To explore the feasibility of using irreversible electroporation (IRE)mediating HPV16 E6 shRNA into cervical cancer cell line SiHa,and to clarify the influence of their co-effect on the proliferation of SiHa cells and its mechanism.Methods A HPV16 E6 gene specific interference sequence was inserted in pGenesil-1 to build a interference vector.10 pulses of IRE with 800 V,100 μs,and 1 Hz were applied to the suspension of SiHa cells and vectors.According to the treatment factors,control group,IRE group,pGenesil-N group,pGenesil-N+IRE group,pGenesil-E6 group and pGenesil-E6 + IRE group were set up.The expression of green fluorescent protein (GFP)and transfection efficiency were confirmed by inverted fluorescence microscope 24 h after the vector was transfected by IRE,and the expression efficancy of GFP was calculated.The expression levels of E6 mRNA and protein were detected by RT-PCR and Western blotting method which was also applied to detect the expressions of P53 and PCNA.The proliferative activity of SiHa cells was determined by CCK-8 assay.Results Enzyme digestion and DNA sequencing verified that the vectors were correctly constructed.GFP was seen under inverted fluorescence microscope 24 h after IRE transfection.Compared with IRE group,the expression levels of E6 mRNA and protein were decreased detected by RT-PCR and Western blotting method after the vectors were treated with IRE,the P53 protein expression level was increased (P < 0.05),and the PCNA expression level was decreased (P <0.05).The CCK-8 assay results showed the proliferative activity of SiHa cells in pGenesil-E6+IRE group was decreased more obviously than that in pGenesil E6 group (P <0.05).Conclusion IRE can play the role of gene transfection of mediating HPV16 E6 shRNA into SiHa cells, and their co-effect can significantly inhibit the proliferation of SiHa cells.
5.Preliminary study on improved "pull technique" for peritoneal dialysis extubation
Wenqian WEI ; Shu RONG ; Man YANG ; Lijie GU ; Weijie YUAN
Clinical Medicine of China 2021;37(4):323-326
Objective:To introduce the improved "pull technique" and its preliminary application in Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.Methods:Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine has started to implement the "pull technique" since March 2018.After one patient suffered from postoperative tunnel infection, we′ve improved the operation method: after successful extubation, small incision was made at the tunnel entrance, and the skin was properly trimmed and sutured to close the tunnel entrance.Results:Until May 2020, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine has implemented the modified tube removal for 15 patients.During the follow-up period (0-25 months), there was no secondary infection or peritoneal effusion.Conclusion:For patients who meet the indications of "pull technique" , the improved "pull technique" is a trial method, which can reduce the risk of secondary infection and peritoneal effusion.
6.Progress in research on health literate schools
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(3):448-451
Abstract
Health literate schools (HeLit-Schools) play a significant role in fostering students health literacy. The paper elucidates the background and conceptual connotations of HeLit-Schools, and analyzes how HeLit-Schools effectively integrate and enhance the health literacy of schools in three aspects: philosophy and core drivers, strategy and method implementation, as well as evaluation mechanisms and standard setting. Furthermore, the paper explores the implications of foreign HeLit-Schools research and practice for China under the context of "Healthy China" construction, as well as the key strategies for Chinese schools in the implementation of HeLit-Schools, aiming to provide a new perspective and theoretical support for Chinese schools to practice the "Healthy China initiative" and strengthen school construction from the perspective of health literacy.
7.Increased expression of Siglec-1 on peripheral blood monocytes and its relationship with inflammatory reaction in autoimmune thyroiditis
Ying WU ; Qingling GUO ; Xun GONG ; Wei SUN ; Wenqian ZHANG ; Tong ZHAO ; Yang YANG ; Chenling FAN ; Yongze LI ; Weiping TENG ; Zhongyan SHAN
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2019;35(2):99-104
Objective To investigate the expression of sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like-lectin-1 (Siglec-1)in the peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) of patients with autoimmune thyroiditis ( AIT) and its relationship with AIT. To explore the moduratory role of activated Siglec-1 on the differentiation of T cells and the promotion of in flammation after PBMC culture. Methods The peripheral whole blood and serum samples were collected from 30 AIT patients with normal thyroid function and 30 sex-and age-matched controls. The expression of sSiglec-1 in serum was detected by ELISA. The expression of Siglec-1 in PBMC was detected by RT-PCR and WB. The expression of Siglec-1 in CD14+ monocytes and the proportion of Th1 and Th17 cells in each group were detected by flow cytometry. The PBMC in AIT or control was stimulated with NaI in the presence or absence of LPS for 72 h. The expression of Siglec-1 in CD14+ monocytes and the proportion of Th1 and Th17 cells were detected by flow cytometry. Results sSiglec-1 in serum, Siglec-1 mRNA, and Siglec-1 protein in AIT patients'PBMC were higher than those in control group ( P<0. 01). The expression of Siglec-1 in CD14+ monocytes by flow cytometry and differentiation of Th1 and Th17 cells were significantly higher than that in control group ( both P<0. 01). The expression of Siglec-1 in control and AIT patients was up-regulated by 5×10-5 mmol/L to 1×10-2 mmol/L stimulated with NaI in the presence or absence of LPS for 72 h (P<0.01), but the differentiation of Th1 and Th17 cells was up-regulated only in patients (P<0.01), and in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion Elevated Siglec-1 expression in PBMCs and monocytes can potentially serve as a biomarker for AIT. Iodine may affect Th1 and Th17 cell differentiation by activating Siglec-1 to adjust the AIT immune response.
8.Analysis of GBA gene mutation in three families with Gaucher disease
Ningxin HE ; Wenqian ZHANG ; Jiyao ZHANG ; Wei DONG ; Qiang LUO ; Hao WANG ; Yamei ZHAO
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2018;36(6):459-462
Objective To explore the significance of GBA gene mutation and gene detection in diagnosis of Gaucher disease. Method The clinical data and genetic testing results of 3 probands from 3 unrelated Gaucher families and their family members were analyzed. Results A compound heterozygous mutation of c.907C>A and c.1448T>C was found in the proband of the first family, which was inherited from parents respectively. Another complex heterozygous mutation of c.1174delC and c.1226A>G was found in the proband of second family, which was inherited from parents respectively, and the variant c.1174delC was a new mutation, which has not been reported in the literature according to the search by HGMD. The homozygous nucleotide variation of c.1342G>C and heterozygous nucleotide variation of c.1263_1317del was found in the proband of the third family and the c.1263_1317del heterozygous mutation was inherited from father. Conclusion The mutation of GBA gene was the cause of Gaucher disease in these 3 families and Gaucher disease can be diagnosed by molecular genetics in clinic.
9.Worsening renal function and the plasma B-type natriuretic peptide in prognosis of patients with acute heart failure
Dongfang ZHAO ; Wenqian WEI ; Dan PENG ; Zhouxia XIANG ; Shu RONG
Clinical Medicine of China 2023;39(4):266-272
Objective:To analyze the effects of different plasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) changes on worsening renal function (WRF) on 1-year all-cause mortality in patients with acute heart failure (AHF).Methods:The clinical data of 399 patients with AHF admitted to our hospital from January 2015 to December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. According to the severity of WRF, the patients were divided into non-severe worsening renal function (nsWRF) group, severe worsening renal function (sWRF) group and non-WRF group. Plasma BNP decrease was defined as a reduction of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) at the time of discharge by ≥30% compared with the time of admission.Demographic characteristics and medical history, clinical data at admission, during hospitalization and at discharge, and survival status 1 year after discharge were collected. The measurement data presented in the form of normal distribution are as follows: single factor analysis of variance is used for comparison between groups, and LSD- t test is used for comparison between pairs; The Kruskal Wallis rank sum test was used for the multi group comparison of non normal distribution measurement data, and Wilcoxon rank sum test was used for the pairwise comparison. The comparison of counting data between groups was conducted using χ 2 test. Survival analysis was conducted using the Kaplan Meier method and Log rank test, and the Cox proportional risk regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors of 1-year all-cause mortality in patients. Results:399 cases of AHF were divided into nsWRF group with 68 cases, sWRF group with 82 cases, and nWRF group with 249 cases. 86 cases (21.5%) died within 1 year after discharge. The one-year mortality rate of the sWRF group was higher than that of the nWRF group and nsWRF group [42.7% (35/82) vs 16.1% (40/249), 16.2% (11/68)], and the differences were statistically significant (The χ 2 values were 24.94 and 12.28 respectively, both P<0.001), while there was no statistically significant difference between the nWRF group and the nsWRF group (χ 2=0.00、 P=0.982). The 1-year mortality rate of the nWRF group and sWRF group with decreased BNP during hospitalization was lower than that of the non decreased BNP group [29.1% (6/55) vs 70.4% (19/27), 10.5% (17/162) vs 26.4% (23/87), The χ 2 values are 12.61 and 10.67 respectively, and the P values are <0.001 and 0.001, respectively. The occurrence of nsWRF during hospitalization did not increase the one-year all-cause mortality risk of AHF patients ( P=0.754), but the occurrence of sWRF increased the all-cause mortality risk of AHF patients (odds ratio=2.33, 95% confidence interval: 1.31-4.13, P=0.004). The decrease in BNP during hospitalization reduced the one-year all-cause mortality risk of AHF patients (odds ratio=0.36, 95% confidence interval: 0.23-0.55, P<0.001). Conclusions:NsWRF does not increase the one-year all-cause mortality risk of AHF patients, while sWRF increases the one-year all-cause mortality risk, and a decrease in BNP during hospitalization reduces the one-year all-cause mortality risk.
10.Correlation between serum calcium level and prognosis of acute kidney injury patients with hypercalcemia
Dan PENG ; Wenqian WEI ; Dongfang ZHAO ; Zhouxia XIANG ; Kasimumali AYIJIAKEN ; Meng HE ; Shu RONG
Clinical Medicine of China 2024;40(2):81-87
Objective:To analyze the correlation between serum calcium levels and the prognosis of survival and renal recovery in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) accompanied by hypercalcemia.Methods:This retrospective study analyzed the clinical data of patients with AKI accompanied by hypercalcemia admitted to Shanghai General Hospital from December 2015 to August 2022. There were 157 patients included in the study. The observation endpoint was set at discharge, focusing on the patients' survival and renal recovery during this period. Based on their status at discharge, patients were divided into a survival group (116 cases) and a death group (41 cases); and among the survivors, into a renal recovery group (63 cases) and a non-recovery group (53 cases). Continuous variables conforming to normal distribution were expressed as xˉ± s, and the mean comparison between the two groups was performed using an independent sample t-test. Continuous variables not conforming to normal distribution were represented by median (interquartile range) and compared between groups using the Mann-Whitney U test. Categorical variables were expressed as frequency (percentage), and comparisons were made using the chi-squared (χ 2) test or Fisher's exact test, as applicable. The correlation between serum calcium levels and patient outcomes was analyzed using univariate and multivariate Logistic regression. Results:The average age of the study subjects was (68.37±16.28) years, with 97 males (61.78%). The ages in the survival and death groups were (65.39±16.13) years and (76.80±13.67) years, respectively, with 66 males in the survival group and 31 in the death group. The history of malignancy (excluding multiple myeloma) was 37 cases and 23 cases, respectively, and serum albumin levels were (35.41±6.84) g/L and (30.82±5.75) g/L, respectively. Significant Statistical differences were observed in age, gender, history of malignancy (excluding multiple myeloma), and serum albumin were found between the survival and death groups (statistical values: t=4.04, χ 2=4.49, χ 2=7.51, t=3.85; all P<0.05). AIK 1 stage were 33.33%(21/63) and 64.15%(34/53), 2 stage were 36.51%(23/63) and 24.53%(13/34), 3 stage were 30.16%(23/63) and 11.32%(6/34) in the renal recovery and non-recovery groupsrespectively. Serum calcium at discharge in the renal recovery and non-recovery groups were (2.50±0.38) mmol/L and (2.70±0.58) mmol/L, respectively, with mean serum calcium levels of (2.60±0.29) mmol/L and (2.78±0.39) mmol/L, and lowest serum calcium levels of (2.28±0.36) mmol/L and (2.50±0.51) mmol/L, respectively. BNP levels were 118 (64, 283) ng/L and 248 (69, 1 383) ng/L, respectively. Significant differences in AKI stage, serum calcium at discharge, mean serum calcium, lowest serum calcium, and BNP were observed between the two groups (statistical values: χ 2=11.84, t=2.26, t=2.75, t=2.73, U=2.62, all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age ( OR=1.062, 95% CI 1.027-1.098, P<0.001), history of malignancy (excluding multiple myeloma) ( OR=3.811, 95% CI 1.623-8.951, P=0.002), and serum albumin ( OR=0.889, 95% CI 0.829-0.953, P=0.001) were independent risk factors for in-hospital mortality of patients; severity of AKI(AKI2 OR=2.984, 95% CI 1.281-6.954, P=0.011, AKI3 OR=5.280, 95% CI 1.863-14.963, P=0.002) and serum calcium level at discharge ( OR=0.813, 95% CI 0.666-0.992, P=0.041) were independent risk factors affecting early renal recovery of patients. Conclusion:Serum calcium level is not associated with the risk of in-hospital mortality in patients with AKI accompanied by hypercalcemia but is related to the prognosis of early renal recovery. Proactively managing serum calcium, along with treatment of the primary malignancy and correction of hypoalbuminemia can help improve the prognosis of these patients.