1.Role of TLR2 in AngⅡ-induced cardiac fibrosis in hypertensive mice
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2014;(8):860-862
Objective To study the role of TLR2 in AngⅡ-induced cardiac fibrosis in hypertensive mice .Methods Eighteen wild C57 mice were randomly divided into blank control group ,AngⅡgroup and TLR2 blocking group (6 in each group) .A hypertension model was established by sub-cutaneous infusion of AngⅡthrough a mini-pump for 7 days .Cardiac fibrosis in mice was observed with immunohistochemical staining .Results The area of cardiac fibrosis was significantly larger and the expression levels of collagen Ⅰ and TGF-βwere significantly higher in Ang Ⅱgroup than in blank control group (P<0 .05) .The area of cardiac fibrosis was 71 .2% smaller ,the expression level of collagen Ⅰ was 75 .5% ,and the expression level of TLR2 was 77 .7% lower in TLR2 blocking group than in Ang Ⅱgroup (P<0 .05) .Conclusion TLR2 is involved in Ang Ⅱ-induced cardiac fibrosis in hypertensive mice .
2.Clinic feature and treatment of ossification of cervical posterior longitudinal ligament associated with developmental spinal stenosis
Hui KANG ; Lianshun JIA ; Xiaomin GU
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(23):-
DSS group,although without statistical significance.JOA score of two groups before and after surgery without statistical significance.[Conclusion]Developmental spinal stenosis is pathology found,which influences course of ossification of cervical posterior longitudinal ligament.The principal factor is trauma,which induces ossification of cervical posterior longitudinal ligament.Decompressed from a posterior approach is a reasonable treatment way.
3.Scientific papers published by public hospitals in Jilin Province and their research hot spots
Chuanbo KANG ; Wei CHEN ; Xiaomin MU ; Yujian ZHANG ; Jia WANG ; Wei WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 2016;25(10):69-75
Papers published by 70 public hospitals in Jilin Province from 2011 to 2015 were retrieved from CNKI, China Citations Database, and Wanfang Database. The scientific papers and their research hot spots were analyzed in aspects of the total number of published papers and different institutions-published papers, high output authors, cited papers, journals that published the papers, and foundation-supported papers in order to provide reference for subsequent research and policy-making.
4.Effect of aspirin on uterine hemodynamics in patients with early recurrent spontaneous abortion
Tongfei WANG ; Liying HE ; Xiaomin KANG ; Zhilan LIU ; Haijing XU ; Fangsun LIU ; Aimin ZHAO
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2017;37(4):518-522
Objective·To study the hemodynamic parameters of uterine at midluteal phase in patients with early recurrent spontaneous abortion (ERSA) and the effect of aspirin on them. Methods·Transvaginal color Doppler ultrasonography was used to measure the parameters of uterine blood flow and the endometrial thickness at midluteal phase of 271 women with ERSA (ERSA group) and 66 women without a history of recurrent spontaneous abortion (control group). Then ERSA group were administered with aspirin 50 mg/d orally for 2 months and other individualized treatment, and the effect of aspirin on parameters of uterine blood flow and the early pregnancy outcome of them were observed. Results·At midluteal phase, the endometrium was significantly thinner in ERSA group than that in control group. Pulsatility index (PI) of endometrial blood flow and mean PI (mPI), mean resistance index (mRI), and mean systolic/diastolic ratio value (mS/D) of uterine arteries were statistically significantly higher in ERSA group in comparison to control group (P<0.05). Following aspirin treatment, resistance to uterine blood flow reduced significantly in ERSA group (P=0.000), and the endometrial thickness increased in the patients with endometrial thickness less than 7 mm (P=0.000). Only 163 ERSA patients were re-examined by transvaginal color Doppler ultrasonography after aspirin treatment, among whom 136 women was pregnant after individualized treatment. Among these pregnant patients, 97 cases were pregnant for more than or equal to 12 weeks, while 10 cases aborted during the first 12 weeks, and the early pregnancy outcomes of the other 29 cases were still unclear. Conclusion·In comparison with normal fertile women, ERSA patients have significantly higher resistance to uterine blood flow and thinner endometrium. Aspirin can improve uterine blood perfusion, which improves early pregnancy outcome.
5.Investigation of depression and anxiety among patients with recurrent spontaneous abortion and analysis of the influence factors
Liying HE ; Tongfei WANG ; Zhilan LIU ; Haijing XU ; Chao CHEN ; Xiaomin KANG ; Aimin ZHAO
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2017;37(3):381-385
Objective · To investigate the status of depression and anxiety in patients with recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) and the possible influence factors and to provide theoretical support for further psychological intervention. Methods · RSA patients and women with no history of RSA were invited to complete a questionnaire, including basic information, Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) and Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS). All data were analyzed by SPSS. Results · Of all 1064 cases included in this study, 725 were RSA cases, 217 cases with one spontaneous abortion and 122 in control group with no history of spontaneous abortion. Our results showed that both RSA patients and patients with one spontaneous abortion have significantly higher SDS and SAS scores than control group. Furthermore, non-pregnant RSA patients with lower education level, lower household income and 3-5 years of marriage have significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety. Patients with multiple miscarriages (≥4), history of induced abortion and no live birth, score significantly higher in SDS. Conclusion · Whether pregnant or not, RSA patients are much easier to become depressive and anxious, which may be associated with education level, household income, length of marriage, numbers of pregnancy losses and previous live birth. Women with one spontaneous abortion also show a significant higher tendency of depression and anxiety. These patients should be given proper psychological intervention if necessary.
6.Expressions of Tim-3 and CD4+and CD8+T cells in peripheral blood from patients with coronary heart dis-ease
Ying WANG ; Xiuwen KANG ; Jiye LUO ; Delu YIN ; Xiaomin LI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(17):2847-2849
Objective To investigate the expressions of T cell immunoglobulin and mucin-domain contain-ing moleculesfamily-3(Tim-3)and CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in peripheral blood from patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). Methods 51 CHD patients were divided into two groups:stable angina pectoris group (27 patients)and acute coronary syndromes group(24 patients). Another 25 healthy subjects confirmed by coronary angiography were selected as a control group. Peripheral blood was drawn on admission. Enzyme-linked immunosor-bent assay was used to detect the concentration of Tim-3. Flow cytometry was applied to detect the expressions of CD4+and CD8+. Results As compared with the healthy control group ,the concentration of Tim-3 and the propor-tion of CD8+ in stable angina pectoris group and acute coronary syndrome group were reduced ,and those in acute coronary syndrome group were lower. The differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). As compared with the healthy control group,the proportion of CD4+ and the ratio of CD4+/CD8+ of stable angina pectoris group and acute coronary syndrome group were increased ,while those in acute coronary syndrome group were higher. The differences were statistically significant(P<0.05). Conclusions At the onset of CHD,the concentration of Tim-3 and the proportion of CD8+ in peripheral blood are reduced ,but the proportion of CD4+ is increased. The more severe the disease,the greater changes the values.
7.Quantitative determination of sibricose A5 and sibricose A6 in Polygalae radix.
Changqing SUN ; Xiaomin PENG ; Nailiang ZHU ; Yanyan JIANG ; Lili KANG ; Xiaohui CUI ; Xiaohong GUO ; Renbing SHI
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2012;37(11):1607-1609
OBJECTIVETo establish the method for quantitative determination of sibricose A5 and sibricose A6 in Polygalae Radix by HPLC.
METHODThe ultrasonic extracting method was applied in sample pre-treatment. The HPLC procedure was performed on the chromatographic column of Agela Promosil C18 (4.6 mm x 250 mm, 5 microm), the mobile phase was acetonitrile-0.1% phosphoric acid water solution (10:90). The detection wavelength was 330 nm and flow velocity was 1 mL x min(-1). The column temperature was 30 degrees C.
RESULTThe method has good linearity in the ranges of 0.0087-0.0694 g x L(-1) (r = 0.9993) for sibricose A5, 0.0090-0.0723 g x L(-1) (r=0.9991) for sibricose A6. The average recoveries of sibricose A5 and sibricose A6 were 101.7%, 97.87%, with the RSD of 1.7%, 1.6%, respectively.
CONCLUSIONThe method was simple, quick accurate and reliable. It is appropriate for the quantitative determination of sibricose A5 and sibricose A6 in Polygalae Radix.
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; Polygala ; chemistry ; Polysaccharides ; analysis ; chemistry ; isolation & purification
8.Effect of radiosurgery combined with temozolomide therapy in vitro on invasion and endocrine function of GH3 and MMQ cells in rat pituitary adenomas
Yiguang LIN ; Xiaomin LIU ; Zhiyuan ZHANG ; Guokai WANG ; Chunsheng KANG ; Desheng XYU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2016;15(3):267-273
Objective To research the effect of radiosurgery in combination of temozolomide therapy in vitro on invasion and endocrine function of rat pituitary adenoma cells.Methods Rat pituitary adenoma cell lines GH3 and MMQ were divided into control group,10 Gy irradiation group,20 Gy irradiation group,temozolomide treatment group,and radiosurgery in combination of temozolomide group;cells without exposure were used as control group,cells treated with gamma knife radiation respectively with marginal doses of 10 and 20 Gy (all to the 99% isodose line) were used as 10 Gy irradiation group and 20 Gy irradiation group,cells treated with 250 μmol/L and 615 μmol/L temozolomide for 24 h after 20 Gy radiation were used as radiosurgery in combination of temozolomide group,and cells treated with 250 μmol/L and 615 μmol/L temozolomide for 24 h were used as temozolomide treatment group.Real time-PCR and Western blotting were employed to measure the mRNA and protein expressions of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF);and secretion of prolactin (PRL) and growth hormone (GH) was detected by ELISA.Results As compared with the control group,the 10 Gy irradiation group and 20 Gy irradiation group had significantly lower mRNA and protein expressions of MMP-9 and VEGF,and secretion of PRL and GH (P<0.05);and these levels in the 20 Gy irradiation group were significantly lower than those in the 10 Gy irradiation group (P<0.05);As compared with the 10 Gy irradiation group,20 Gy irradiation group,and temozolomide treatment group,the radiosurgery in combination of temozolomide group had significantly lower mRNA and protein expressions of MMP-9 and VEGF,and secretion of PRL and GH (P<0.05) Conclusion Gamma knife radiosurgery combined temozolomide could significantly inhibit the invasive ability and endocrine function of rat pituitary adenoma cell lines GH3 and MMQ,which has better effect than radiotherapy or temozolomide treatment alone.
9.Metformin in the treatment of psoriasis
Xiaomin CHEN ; Jingzhan ZHANG ; Yuan DING ; Xiaojing KANG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2023;56(8):799-802
Metformin, the first-line treatment of type 2 diabetes, has been also increasingly used in the treatment of some skin diseases, such as psoriasis. This review summarizes therapeutic mechanisms of and clinical research progress in metformin in the treatment of psoriasis, aiming to provide ideas and methods for the treatment of psoriasis, especially psoriasis complicated by metabolic diseases.
10.Prescription Patterns for Bipolar Disorder in Asian Countries:Findings from Research on Asian Prescription Pattern-Bipolar Disorder
Shih-Ku LIN ; Shu-Yu YANG ; Seon-Cheol PARK ; Ok-Jin JANG ; Xiaomin ZHU ; Yu-Tao XIANG ; Wen-Chen OUYANG ; Afzal JAVED ; M. Nasar SAYEED KHAN ; Sandeep GROVER ; Ajit AVASTHI ; Roy Abraham KALLIVAYALIL ; Kok Yoon CHEE ; Norliza CHEMI ; Takahiro A. KATO ; Kohei HAYAKAWA ; Pornjira PARIWATCHARAKUL ; Margarita MARAMIS ; Lakmi SENEVIRATNE ; Sim KANG ; Wai Kwong TANG ; Tin OO ; Norman SARTORIUS ; Chay-Hoon TAN ; Mian-Yoon CHONG ; Yong Chon PARK ; Naotaka SHINFUKU
Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience 2022;20(1):61-69
Objective:
Pharmacotherapy including mood stabilizers and antipsychotics are frequently used in bipolar disorder (BD); however, the lack of consensus regarding the definition of polypharmacy hinders conducting comparative studies across different settings and countries. Research on Asian Prescription Pattern (REAP) is the largest and the longest lasting international collaborative research in psychiatry in Asia. The objective of REAP BD was to investigate the prescription patterns of psychotropic medications across Asian countries. The rates of polypharmacy and psychotropic drug load were also analyzed.
Methods:
The data collection was web-based. Prescription patterns were categorized as (1) mood stabilizer monotherapy: one mood stabilizer; (2) antipsychotic monotherapy: one antipsychotic; (3) simple polypharmacy: one mood stabilizer and one antipsychotic; and (4) complex polypharmacy: ≥ 2 mood stabilizers or/and antipsychotics. The psychotropic drug load in each patient was calculated using the defined daily dose method.
Results:
Among 2003 patients with BD (52.1% female, 42.4 years) from 12 countries, 1,619 (80.8%) patients received mood stabilizers, 1,644 (82.14%) received antipsychotics, and 424 (21.2%) received antidepressants, with 14.7% mood stabilizer monotherapy, 13.4% antipsychotic monotherapy, 48.9% simple polypharmacy, 20.3% complex polypharmacy, and 2.6% other therapy. The average psychotropic drug load was 2.05 ± 1.40. Results varied widely between countries.
Conclusion
Over 70% of psychotropic regimens involved polypharmacy, which accords with the high prevalence of polypharmacy in BD under a permissive criterion (2 or more core psychotropic drugs) worldwide. Notably, ≥ 80% of our sample received antipsychotics, which may indicate an increasing trend in antipsychotic use for BD treatment.