3.Establishment of a rat model of atrioventricular block by chemical ablation
Xuemei WANG ; Mei MA ; Chun ZHANG ; Xi SHOU ; Hao WEN
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2014;(4):378-381
Objective Preparation of a stable and reliable atrioventricular blockage ( AVB) animal model is of great im-portance to anti-arrhythmic drugs and biological engineering research .The aim of the article was to establish a rat model of AVB in-duced by chemical ablation, providing an effective animal model for the development of new drugs . Methods 60 adult SD rats were randomly divided into 4 groups(n=15): normal saline (NS) group, Verapmil (Ver) group, chemical ablation group 1 and chemical ablation group 2.0.9%NaCl (5 mg/kg) was injected into caudal vein of each rat in NS group .Verapmil (5 mg/kg) was injected into the caudal vein in Ver group.Anhydrous ethanol(50μL)was injected into atrioventricular groove area in chemical abla-tion group 1.Anhydrous ethanol(50μL) was injected into atrioventricular node area in chemical ablation group 2.The electrocardio-grams of the rats were examined by electrophysiological recorder.HE staining and Connexin 43 (CX43) immunohistochemical tech-nique were applied to atrioventricular junctions of the rats . Results A rat model of AVB was successfully established .Compared with NS group([45 ±2.24]per field of view), there was a significant decrease in the CX43 expressions of chemical ablation group 1 and group 2 ([15.20 ±2.23]per field of view, [22.10 ±4.70]per field of view)(P<0.05).Concerning NS group and Ver group, myocyte tissues of the atrioventricular nodal region were detected to remain in order without obvious changes and the expres-sion of CX43 immunoreactive protein was obvious under light microscope.As to chemical ablation group 1 and group 2, myocyte tissues were in degenerative necrosis and the expression of CX43 im-munoreactive protein was in lighter staining.Compared with Ver group, the incidence rate(73.3%, 60.6%) and the mortality rate (33.3%, 26.7%)of third-degree AVB decreased remarkably(P<0.05). Conclusion Chemical ablation can be induced to estab-lish a stable and reliable rat model of AVB , providing an effective
animal model for the research and development of new anti-arrhythmic drugs.
4.Clinical study of occupational therapy in conjuct with Taoist cognitive psychotherapy on emotional disorder in rehabilitation of hemiplegic stroke patients
Hai-Yun ZHOU ; Jing-Wen XI ; Chun-Yu WANG ;
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2003;0(09):-
Objective To evaluate the effects of occupational therapy and Taoist cognitive psychotherapy on emotional disorder of stroke patients.Methods A total of 136 hemiplegic patients with emotional disorder were randomly divided into a general treatment group,a cognitive psychotherapy group,an occupational therapy group and a combined therapy group(occupational therapy combined Taoist cognitive psychotherapy group).All patients were treated accordingly for 8 weeks and followed up for 6 months.All the patients were evaluated with Fugl-Meyer Assess- ment,COPM and SCL-90.Results It was found that the Fugl-Meyer Assessment and COPM scores were improved gradually in all groups.The combined therapy group scored higher than occupational therapy group(P
5.Intrapulmonary shunting during sodium nitroprusside-induced hypotension in patients undergoing nasoendoscopic operation
Jia-He WANG ; Wen-Cong CHENG ; Bing-Xi ZHANG ;
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 1994;0(06):-
Objective To investigate the changes in intrapulmonary shunting during controlled hypotension induced by sodium nitroprusside(SNP)in patients undergoing naso-endoscopic operation.Methods Forty ASAⅠorⅡpatients of both sexes(23 male,17 female)aged 16-50 yrs weighing 50-75 kg undergoing naso-endoscopic operation under general anesthesia with muscle relaxation and mechanical ventilation were studied.Radial artery was cannulated for direct BP monitoring and blood sampling.Right internal jugular vein was cannulated and the catheter was advanced into right ventricle.Blood sample taken from right ventricle was used as mixed venous blood instead of blood from pulmonary artery.ECG,MAP,HR and P_(ET) CO_2 were continuously monitored during operation Cardiac output was monitored with noninvasive cardiac function monitor(NC-COM.)based on impedance principle.SNP infusion was started at the beginning of operation at 1-3?g?kg~(-1)?min~(-1) and was then adjusted.MAP was reduced by 30%-40% and maintained at this level until the end of operation.Blood samples were taken from artery and right ventricle simultaneously before SNP infusion(T_1,baseline)at 30 and 60 min of hypotension(T_2,T_3)and at 20 min after BP returned to the baseline level(T_4)for blood gas analysis.Qs/Qt was calculated.Results Qs/Qt was significantly increased during controlled hypotension at T_2 and T_3 as compared to the baseline value(P<0.01)and returned to the baseline level at T_4.HR was increased and cardiac output and stroke volume was significantly reduced during hypotension as compared to the baseline value.Conclusion The intrapulmonary shunting is increased and the hemodynamics is depressed during SNP-induced controlled hypotension and they return rapidly to baseline level after SNP is discontinued.No hypoxemia develops during SNP- induced hypotension.
6. Synthesis and characterization of N-(N',N'-Dimethyl) propyl succinic mono-cholesteryl mono-amide as gene carrier
Chinese Pharmaceutical Journal 2015;50(12):1032-1037
OBJECTIVE: To synthesize a novel cationic cholesterol derivative, N-(N',N'-dimethyl) propyl succinic mono-cholesteryl mono-amide (DMAPA-CHEMS), and evaluate its feasibility as a none-viral gene vehicle. METHODS: DMAPA-CHEMS and phospholipid were employed to produce liposomes by thin membrane dispersion method, and the morphology of liposomes was observed under transmission electron microscope. The average diameter and Zeta potential were determined by laser particle size analyzer. The combination to and protection for DNA were investigated via agarose gel electrophoresis. The uptake of FITC-labelled oligonucleotides into HepG2 cells was determined by flow cytometry, while the transfection promotion of liposomes for GFP-plasmid DNA was observed by inverted fluorescence microscope. RESULTS: The obtained liposomes showed regular shape and uniform size, with a mean diameter of 94.0 nm and Zeta potential of 24 mV. The liposomes could combine DNA completely and protect DNA from the degradation of DNase I when the charge ratio of cationic cholesterol to DNA was more than 4. The cationic liposomes had low cytotoxicity. Although the uptake efficiency of liposomes made of DMAPA-CHEMS was lower than that of DC-Chol, the gene expression efficiency was higher. CONCLUSION: DMAPA-CHEMS is a novel gene carrier with high transfection efficiency and low cytotoxicity, which has a great potential for application.
7. Synthesis and characterization of N,N-dimethyl-(N',N'-di-stearoyl-1-ethyl) 1,3-diaminopropane as drug delivery system of methotrexate
Chinese Pharmaceutical Journal 2016;51(6):473-477
OBJECTIVE: To synthesize a novel cationic lipid,N,N-dimethyl-[N',N'-di-(stearoyl-1-ethyl)] 1,3-diaminopropane (DMSP),and evaluate its feasibility as methotrexate(MTX) carrier. METHODS: DMSP and phosphatidylcholine were employed to prepare liposomes by reverse phase evaporation method,and then MTX was entrapped by physical mixing. The entrapment efficiency was determined by ultracentrifugation,and its release ratio was evaluated by dialysis. The morphology of liposomes was observed under transmission electron microscope. The average diameter and Zeta potential were determined by laser particle size analyzer. MTT test was used to evaluate the cytotoxicity of liposomes as drug carrier and the inhibition of cancer cells growth. RESULTS: The obtained liposomes showed regular shape and uniform size,with a mean Zeta potential of +(36.26±4.77)mV and average diameter of 120 nm. The liposomes had low hemolytic activity and cytotoxicity. With the help of DMSP the cationic liposomes achieved a very high entrapment efficiency for the hydrophilic drug MTX (91.50±1.02)%. The inhibition of the MTX liposomes on cancer cells growth was much higher than that of MTX solution. CONCLUSION: DMSP is a novel cationic lipid with low cytotoxicity and high entrapment efficiency,which has a great application potential in drug delivery system.
8.Biphasic dissolution test and its application in the evaluation of poorly soluble drug preparations
Qing LIU ; Ya-qi ZHANG ; Wen-xi WANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2021;56(3):743-750
Biphasic dissolution test, consisting of immiscible aqueous and organic phase, is an
10.Relationship between the serum anti-Müllerian hormone and testicular development.
Wen-xin SUN ; De-fen WANG ; Wei WANG ; Rong-ping XI
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2003;41(4):293-294
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