1.Mitochondrial dysfunction and atherogenesis
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(06):-
Atherosclerosis is a multifactorial disease for which the molecular etiology of many of the risk factors is still unknown.Reactive oxygen species(ROS) mediate various signaling pathways that underlie vascular inflammation in atherogenesis: from the initiation of fatty streak development through lesion progress to ultimate plaque rupture.The mitochondrial respiratory chain is the major source of reactive oxygen species as byproducts of normal cell respiration.Mitochondria may also be important target for reactive oxygen species,which may lead to mitochondrial dysfunction.Moreover,in patients with mitochondrial diseases,vascular complications are commonly observed at an early age,often in the absence of traditional risk factors for atherosclerosis.The aim of this review is to summarize the data linking mitochondrial dysfunction to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.
2.Observation on clinical effect of auricular acupoint sticking plus music therapy for post-stroke insomnia
Xiaomin CAI ; Xuping ZHANG ; Xing TANG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2015;(4):227-231
Objective:To observe the clinical effect of auricular acupoint sticking plus music therapy for post-stroke insomnia.
Methods:A total of 154 cases with post-stroke insomnia were randomly divided into a control group and an observation group by the random digital table, 77 cases in each group. The control group was treated by auricular acupoint sticking, while the observation group was treated by auricular acupoint sticking plus music therapy, to compare the clinical effects at the end of the treatment and three months after the treatment between the two groups.
Results:At the end of treatment, the total effective rate was 98.7% in the observation group, remarkably higher than 89.6% in the control group, with a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05). Three months after the end of the treatment, the total effective rate was 90.9% in the observation group, remarkably higher than 80.5% in the control group, with a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05).
Conclusion:Auricular acupoint sticking plus music therapy was affirmative in the clinical effects for post-stroke insomnia, providing a new idea to design a best nursing and rehabilitative plan for the patients with post-stroke insomnia.
3.Molecular Typing of Acinetobacter baumannii by Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis and Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism
Ting CAI ; Shun ZHANG ; Lin CHEN ; Xiaomin XU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(09):-
OBJECTIVE To analyze the relationship of Acinetobacter baumannii in Ningbo No.2 Hospital by pulsed field gel electrophoresis(PFGE) and amplified fragment length polymorphism(AFLP).METHODS The sensitivity of 13 kinds antibacterials were analyzed according to American National Committee for Clinical Labotatory 2004′s Standard.The genotypes were analyzed by PFGE and AFLP.The relationship was analyzed with cluster analysis methods.RESULTS Twenty seven strains of A.baumannii were divided into two groups by AFLP method or into four groups by PFGE method.Cluster analysis showed the concordance.CONCLUSIONS Amplified fragment length polymorphism has more clinical practice.
4.Relationship of Acinetobacter baumannii by Genetic Mark of Drug-resistant Gene,Integron and Transposon
Ting CAI ; Shun ZHANG ; Lin CHEN ; Xiaomin XU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2004;0(10):-
OBJECTIVE To analyze the existence state of drug-resistant gene,integron and Tn21/Tn501 transposon and the relationship of Acinetobacter baumannii in Ningbo No.2 Hospital by genetic mark.METHODS Twenty seven strains of A.baumannii were clinically isolated.Drug-resistant gene,integron,and Tn21/Tn501 transposon were analyzed using polymerase chain reaction(PCR).The relationship was analyzed with cluster analysis methods.RESULTS The positive rates of blaTEM,blaOXA-23 cluster,blaADC,aac(3)-Ⅰ,aac(6′)-Ⅰ,ant(3″)-Ⅰ,qacE△1-sulⅠ,and intⅠ1 were 81.5%,44.4%,85.2%,85.2%,66.7%,81.5%,85.2%,and 85.2%,respectively.The others were negative.The result of multi-gene cluster analysis showed that the clone transmission existed.CONCLUSIONS The clone transmission of A.baumannii exists in Ningbo No.2 Hospital.The outbreak of A.baumannii may be possible because there are more than 3 clone transmission strains.
5.Clinical Observation of Azelastine Combined with Fluticasone in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
Yinan MAO ; Li CAI ; Liping YANG ; Xiaomin HU
China Pharmacy 2017;28(23):3230-3233
OBJECTIVE:To observe the effectiveness and safety of azelastine combined with fluticasone in the treatment of allergic rhinitis(AR). METHODS:A total of 135 AR patients were selected from 3 hospitals during Jan. 2015-Jul. 2016, and divided into azelastine group,fluticasone group and drug combination group according to random number table,with 45 cases in each group. On the basis of decongestant Oxymetazoline hydrochloride spray,azelastine group was given Azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray,1 spray each nostril,morning and night;fluticasone group was given Fluticasone propionate nasal spray,1 spray each nostril,morning and night;drug combination was given Azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray combined with Fluticasone propionate nasal spray,with the same usage and dose. Three groups were treated for consecutive 30 d. Total nasal symptom score (TNSS) and total ocular symptom score (TOSS) decline indexes,nasal minimal cross-sectional area (NMCA),total nasal resistance(TNR)and the occurrence of ADR were compared among 3 groups. RESULTS:Some pa-tients were withdrawal from the trial;finally,127 patients were included in full analysis set,and 130 patients were included in safety set. After treatment,TNSS decline index of drug combination group was significantly higher than azelastine group and fluticasone group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). There was no statistical significance in TNSS decline indexes be-tween azelastine group and fluticasone group,as well as TOSS decline indexes among 3 groups(P>0.05). Before treatment, 3 groups suffered from nasal ventilation disorder to different extents,but there was no statistical significance in TNR or NMCA among 3 groups(P>0.05). After treatment,NMCA and TNR at 75,150 Pa of 3 groups were significantly lower than before,and TNR of drug combination group was significantly lower than azelastine group and fluticasone group,with statisti-cal significance(P<0.05). There was no statistical significance in NMCA among 3 groups(P>0.05). There was no statistical significance in the incidence of ADR among 3 groups(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Both azelastine and fluticasone can effec-tively relieve nasal symptom as well as improve nasal ventilation disorder in AR patients;therapeutic efficacy of drug combi-nation is better than single drug,and it doesn't increase the incidence of ADR.
6.Reference genes selection in mRNA analysis of aging rat tissues
Wenjing YE ; Xiaomin ZHAO ; Peiqiang HOU ; Hongxin CAI ; Zuoli XIA
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2006;0(01):-
Objective To investigate the proper inner control genes suitable for mRNA expression level comparison of aging rat tissues.Methods Real-time reverse transcription PCR was used to examine in aging rat tissues the expression level of G3pd(glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase),ACTB(?-actin),H3f3b(H3 histone,family 3B),Arbp(acidic ribosomal phosphoprotein P0)and 18S(18S ribosomal RNA).Results The most stably expressed housekeeping gene in aging rat kidney was ACTB,in heart and lung G3pd showed the minimum variation;Arbp expression was the most stable one in different tissues.Conclusion For aging rat intra-tissue mRNA normalization at least two housekeeping genes should be used: one is the ribosomal RNA gene 18S and another one is Arbp.
7.A Synchronistic Deficiency in Expression of HLA Class I Molecules and TAP/LMP Genes in Human Ovarian Cancer Cells
Xiaoren ZHANG ; Hailiang GE ; Huizhen ZHANG ; Xiaomin CAI ; Guangyan ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 1996;0(04):-
Objective: Full expression of class I HLA molecules on tumor cells is pivotal in priming the tumor antigen-specific CTLs for effective iramunotherapies. Tumor cells display abnonnal expression of HLA class I molecules in human ovarian carcinoma. Methods: In this study, the expression of class I molecules in human ovarian cancer cells was determined by using Western bloting, immunohistochemistry testing and flow cytometry. The mRNA of TAP (transporter associated with antigen processing) and LMP(low molecular weight polypeptide) were exannined at the same time by RT-PCR. Results: It has been shown that class I molecules were unable to be, or only weakly, expressed in five of eight ovarian cancer cell lines. On these cell lines abnormal in class I expression, no or only little mRNA were detected for TAP1, TAP2, LMP2 and(or) LMP7 genes. Class I expression, however, could be partially recovered by incubating the tumor cells at 25℃ when compared with those at 37℃ . Conclusion: The results suggested that the dysfunction of TAP and IMP genes, following by a defective expression of class I molecules, might be one of the mechanisms enable ovarian cancer cells to escape from immune surveillance.
8.Multi-drug Resistance Research and Epidemiological Investigation in Acinetobacter Baumannii
Ting CAI ; Shun ZHANG ; Lin CHEN ; Xiaomin XU
Journal of Medical Research 2006;0(12):-
Objective The study analyse the multi-drug resistance and epidemiological investigation in Acinetobacter baumannii.Methodes Using,multi-drug resistance gene test,three-dimension test,membranes active efflux test studied multi-drug resistance and epidemiological investigation.The genetype were analyzed by Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism(AFLP).The strains' homology were researched by multi-gene cluster analysis methods.Results Cluster analysis show that the result of drugsensitive test,multi-drug resistance gene test and AFLP are accordant.The study find at least 3 clones by multi-gene cluster analysis methods.AFLP show that all of the multi-drug-resistance of A.baumannii evolutes from a clone.Conclusions The study combined with clinical practice find that ICU in Ningbo No.2 Hospital now is the core of the arises,evolution,transmission of A.baumannii.Strengthening management of ICU is very important to pretect the prevalence of Acinetobacter baumannii in nosocomial infection.
9.Clinical Study on Oral Loratadine Combined with Physiological Seawater Nasal Irrigation in the Treat-ment of Intermittent Allergic Rhinitis
Yinan MAO ; Yan ZHANG ; Naichao DUAN ; Yanzhong YANG ; Li CAI ; Xiaomin HU ; Yun LI ; Xuemei ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2017;28(14):1952-1955
OBJECTIVE:To investigate clinical efficacy and safety of oral loratadine combined with physiological seawater na-sal irrigation in the treatment of intermittent allergic rhinitis. METHODS:Totally 300 patients with intermittent allergic rhinitis were chosen from the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University during Jan. 2013-Jun. 2015,and then divided into group A,B,C ac-cording to lottery method,with 100 cases in each group. Group A was given Loratadine tablets 10 mg,po,qd. Group B received nasal irrigation with physiological seawater nasal spray,every morning and evening. Group C was given oral loratadine combined with physiological seawater nasal irrigation. Treatment courses of 3 groups lasted for 28 d. Clinical efficiencies of 3 groups were compared as well as symptom and sign scores,respiration function indexes and inflammatory factor levels before and after treat-ment,and the clinical recurrences were followed up for 12 months. RESULTS:The total response rates of group A,B,C were 80.00%,78.00%,96.00%,respectively,and that of group C was significantly higher than that of group A and B,with statistical significance(P<0.05). Before treatment,there was no statistical significance in symptom and sign scores,respiration function in-dexes and inflammatory factor levels among 3 groups(P>0.05). After treatment,symptom and sign scores,the rates of PEF diur-nal variation,TNF-α,INF-γ and IL-4 in 3 groups were significantly lower than before treatment,and the levels of PEF and IL-12 were significantly higher than before treatment. Above indexes of group C were significantly better than those of group A and B, with statistical significance (P<0.05). Clinical recurrence rates of group A,B,C were 21.00%,23.00%,6.00%,and group C was significantly lower than the group A and B,with statistical significance (P<0.05). There was no statistical significance in above indexes between group A and group B (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Oral loratadine combined with physiological seawater nasal irrigation in treatment of intermittent allergic rhinitis can efficiently relieve the nasal symptoms and signs,improve expiratoryfunction,reduce the inflammatory response levels and be help-ful to reduce the long-term recurrence risk.
10.Distribution of HOMA-IR index and its relationship with metabolic syndrome and inflammatory cytokines in students aged 7 to 14 years
Yanping WAN ; Renying XU ; Wanrong SHEN ; Xiaomin ZHANG ; Dan CAO ; Kaili LUO ; Wei CAI
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(medical Science) 2010;30(1):16-19
Objective To investigate the distribution of homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance(HOMA-IR)index and its relationship with metabolic syndrome and inflammatory cytokines in students aged 7 to 14 years. Methods The data of 366 students(n=163 for boys and n=203 for girls) aged 7 to 14 years were collected,including anthropometric parameters (height,body weight,body mass index,waist circumference,hip circumference and waist-hip ratio),blood pressure,total fat mass,fat proportion,fasting blood lipid,fasting blood glucose,fasting insulin and serum levels of inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),C-reactive protein(CRP)and interleukin-6(IL-6),and insulin resistance was evaluated by HOMA-IR index. Results The 75 th percentile of HOMA-IR index for boys and girls was 3.62 and 2.88,respectively.Body weight,height,body mass index,waist circumference,hip circumference,total fat mass and fat proportion were positively related to HOMA-IR index(P<0.01).When HOMA-IR index surpassed 75th percentile,age,anthropometric parameters,total fat mass,fat proportion and systolic blood pressure significantly increased in boy and girl students(P<0.05),no significant change occurred in diastolic blood pressure in boy and girl students,the levels of serum TNF-α and IL-6 significantly increased in boy students(P<0.05),while there was no significant change in level of CRP in boy students and levels of CRP.TNF-α and IL-6 in girl students. Conclusion The increase of HOMA-IR index leads to a dramatic increase of anthropometrie parameters,total fat mass,fat proportion and serum TNF-α and IL-6 in boy students,while that results in the increase of anthropometric parameters,total fat mass and fat proportion in sid students,with no significant change in serum inflammatory cytokines.