1.Practice of Clinical Pharmacist Participating in the Treatment of One Patient with Severe Intracranial Infection
Zhipin ZHOU ; Xiuneng TANG ; Xiaoxue YE
China Pharmacist 2016;19(5):955-957
Objective:To investigate the role of clinical pharmacist in the treatment of patients with severe infection. Methods:Clinical pharmacist participated in the consultations for a patient with severe intracranial infection after craniocerebral operation in neurosurgery. According to the conditions of the patient and the results of antibiotic susceptive test,clinical pharmacist made an individualized medication for the patient,and the regimen included cefoperazone/ sulbactam,meropenem, vancomycin and Angong Niuhuang Wan. Results:The intracranial infection in the patient was improved gradually and controlled finally. Conclusion:Based on self professional knowledge,clinical pharmacist can participate in the clinical treatment of patients with severe infection,and assist doctors to develop treatment regimen in order to improve treatment effects. It will help clinical pharmacist preferably blend in clinical treatment team.
2.Role of hypoxia inducible factor 1α-mediated signaling pathway in angiotensin Ⅱ-induced renal interstitial fibrosis
Lin TANG ; Qing GUO ; Cuicui ZHANG ; Zhangsuo LIU ; Xiaoxue ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2011;27(3):194-197
Objective To explore the role of hypoxia inducible factor 1α(HIF-1α)-mediated signaling pathway in angiotensin Ⅱ(Ang Ⅱ)induced renal interstitial fibrosis. Methods Renal tubular epithelial cells were cultured and treated with different concentrations (10-9-10-6 mol/L)of Ang Ⅱ for 24 h and 48 h.Real-time quantitative PCR and Western blotting were preformed to detect the mRNA and protein expressions of HIF-1α,prolyl hydroxylase 2 (PHD2)and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP-1)in renal tubular epithelial cells. Results HIF-1αmRNA level was increased with Ang Ⅱ treatment in a concentration dependent manner.When cells were treated with Ang Ⅱ concentration at 10-7mol/L for 24 h,the mRNA level was markedly increased by 166%.Furthermore,by real-time quantitative PCR and Western blotting,compared with the control group,Ang Ⅱincreased the mRNA and protein levels of HIF-1α and TIMP-1 (P<0.05,respectively),while the mRNA and protein levels of PHD2 were decreased markedly (P<0.05,respectively)in renal tubular epithelial cells.Conclusion Ang Ⅱ reduces HIF-1αdegradation in renal tubular epithelial cells probably by reducing the expression of PHD2,which increases the expressions of HIF-1α and TIMP-1 involved in renal interstitial fibrosis.
3.Research progress of anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody-associated encephalitis
Lulu YAN ; Xiaoxue HUANG ; Yao TANG ; Shuang ZHANG ; Jun WU
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2021;54(4):409-417
Anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody-associated encephalitis is a kind of autoimmune encephalitis mediated by anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody, which belongs to anti-neuronal intracellular synaptic protein antibody-associated encephalitis. Clinical manifestations include stiff-person syndrome, cerebellar ataxia, limbic encephalitis, seizures, etc., often associated with a variety of autoimmune diseases, rarely associated with tumors. Detection of anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody is crucial for clinical diagnosis. Immunotherapy helps to relieve symptoms and improve prognosis. The incidence of this disease is low, and there are few reports at home and abroad. This paper intends to review the research on this encephalitis, hoping to improve the clinicians′ understanding and the level of diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
4.Hyperthermia treatment of dose-response relationship study in human cervical carcinoma Hela cells
Fenglin LEI ; Lingyun ZHAO ; Qisheng XIA ; Xiaoxue XIE ; Jianqiang MA ; Jintian TANG
Journal of International Oncology 2009;36(8):635-639
Objective To investigate the dose-response relationship of the treatment temperatures and heating time on human cervical carcinoma hela cells,aiming at providing experimental evidences for clinical hy-perthermia. Methods Hela cells were heated at 37 ~ 70 ℃ in temperature-controlled water baths, the tempera-ture was divided into nine groups,each time was divided into eight subgroups (1 ~ 30 min). The morphology changes of cells after hyperthermia were detected by inverted microscope. Proliferation rates were measured by MTT colorimetric assay. The apoptesis rates were determined by flow eytometric analyse. The levels of prolifera-ring cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) were measured with immunohistochemistry. Results lnereaseing the heating time at the same temperature, or increaseing heating temperature at the same time, the cell proliferation, survival rates and PCNA expression decreased. There was no significant morphological change about cells ,but have small amount of apoptosis and a direct role of the suppression and destruction at 41 ℃ and 43 ℃ group. A large num-ber of cells shrinked to round and a major role for apoptosis at 46℃ group. Cell necrosis was major role at 50 ℃and 55 ℃ group. More than 55 ℃ for necrotic cells. Conclusion With the increase of heating temperature and heating time, its treatment of Hela cells gradually enhance. So combining dose-effect relationship of hyperthermia temperature and time can reach the best therapeutic effects.
5.Efficacy of endoscope clips with suction closure for the natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery access:a ex vivo porcine stomachs experiment
Yongzhi YANG ; Xueping PAN ; Yu JING ; Yunshu TANG ; Kuo LUO ; Yu CAO ; Xiaoxue SONG ; Shiyou WU ; Shuang LIANG ; Depei HE
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(33):4498-4499,4502
Objective To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of four closure techniques ,large incision with plastic distal at‐tachment and clip with suction ,1 .1 cm small incision with plastic distal attachment and clip with suction in natural orifice translu‐minal endoscopic surgery(NOTES) .Methods Forty‐one ex vivo porcine stomachs were involved in this research .According to the size of incision and different methods of incision closure ,all ex vivo porcine stomachs were divided into four groups .Group A in‐volved 8 ex vivo porcine stomachs ,their size of incision were 1 .2-2 .0 cm ,and their incisions were closured by a clip closure direct‐ly ;group B involved 10 ex vivo porcine stomachs ,their size of incision were 1 .2-2 .0 cm ,and their incisions were closed by plastic end attachment with suction and clip enclosure technique;group C involved 10 ex vivo porcine stomachs ,their size of incision were smaller than 1 .1 cm ,and their incisions were by a clip closure directly ;group D involved 13 ex vivo porcine stomachs ,their size of incision were smaller than 1 .1 cm ,and closured by plastic end attachment with suction and clip enclosure technique .Stomach leaks were evaluated by leaking studies after the procedure .Results In group A ,1 incision was closed successfully ,7 incisions were clo‐sured unsuccessfully ;in group B ,2 incisions were closed successfully ,8 incisions were closed unsuccessfully ;in group C ,2 incisions were closed successfully ,8 incisions were closured unsuccessfully ;in group D ,11 incisions were closed successfully ,2 incisions were Closured unsuccessfully .Fisher′s exact test showed that group D was significantly related to the success of incision closure .The were significant differences between group A and D ,group B and group D(P<0 .05) .Conclusion Small incision(smaller than 1 cm) and plastic end attachment with suction and clip enclosure technique are optimal in NOTES procedure in this ex vivo porcine stomachs study .
6.Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery:a preliminary fresh cadaver experiment in dogs model
Yongzhi YANG ; Yu JING ; Xinglan HUANG ; Xueping PAN ; Yunshu TANG ; Kuo LUO ; Yu CAO ; Xiaoxue SONG ; Shiyou WU ; Shuang LIANG ; Depei HE
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(24):3204-3205,3209
Objective The optimal access for natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery is still uncertain .This study was designed to compare the practicability and maneuverability of transgastric ,transunmbilical ,and transrectal approach in abdominal surgery in a canine model .Methods Three dogs were used in this research .Three approach :trangastric ,transunmbilical and tran-srectal approach were carried out for abdominal exploration ,liver biopsy ,bladder biopsy and an attempted cholecystectomy .The ma-neuverability ,endoscopic image ,performer′s perception ,and spatial orientation were evaluated .Results The maneuverability of trangastric ,and transrectal approach NOTES were better than transunmbilical NOTES .Abdominal exploration ,live biopsy ,and bladder biopsy were completed successfully .The cholecystectomy was failed because of poor exposure and difficulty of separating the around tissure .Conclusion The optimal approach for upper abdomen NOTES is transrectal route .For lower abdomen NOTES , the trangastric approach is superior to other accesses .Further study is needed to develop more flexible and precise equipment for NOTES and to evaluate more feasible access approach .
7.Association between CTLA-4 gene + 49A/G polymorphism and the risk of periodontitis: A Meta-analysis
Zheng ZHOU ; Qi LI ; Yun GAO ; Xiaoxue TANG ; Jiang XU
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2017;33(6):783-787
Objective:To study the relationship between cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4) gene + 49A/G polymorphism and the risk of periodontitis.Methods:A comprehensive literature research was electronically performed to retrieve currently published studies regarding the association of CTLA-4 gene +49A/G polymorphism with periodontitis susceptibility.The individual OR with 95% CI was pooled to calculate the strength of the association using RevMan 5.2 software.Results:4 out of 18 seached studies satisfied the standard for Meta-analysis.A total of 702 cases and 926 controls were finally included in the Meta-analysis.Overall,no significant association of CTLA-4 gene + 49A/G polymorphism with the risk of periodontitis was observed (P > 0.05).In the subgroup analysis by ethnicity,the results showed a significant association of CTLA-4 gene + 49A/G polymorphism with increased risk of periodontitis in Asian population(P < 0.05) but not in Caucasian population(all P > 0.05).The stratification analysis by subtypes of periodontitis revealed no significant association of the polymorphism with chronic and aggressive periodontitis respectively (all P > 0.05).Conclusion:The present studies suggest that CTLA-4 gene + 49A/G polymorphism may be not associated with the risk of periodontitis in the overall population,but correlated with an increased risk of periodontitis in Asian population.
8.Comparison of clinical characteristics of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis with positive and negative anti-thyroid antibodies
Shuang ZHANG ; Lulu YAN ; Xiaoxue HUANG ; Yao TANG ; Jun WU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2020;19(2):164-169
Objective To summarize and compare the clinical characteristics of anti N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis with positive and negative anti-thyroid antibodies (ATAbs),and explore the clinical characteristics and possible mechanism of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis with positive ATAbs.Methods The clinical data of 53 patients with definitely diagnosed anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis,admitted to our hospital from January 2016 to April 2019,were collected.The patients were divided into two groups according to positive and negative ATAbs,and the clinical characteristics,experimental results and prognoses of the two groups were compared.Results Among the 53 patients,16 were combined with positive ATAbs,of which 11 were female (68.8%);37 were combined with negative ATAbs,of which 11 were female (29.7%);number of female patients in the positive ATAbs group was significantly larger than that in the negative ATAbs group (P<0.05).The incidences of decreased consciousness,abnormal mental behavior or cognitive impairment,and epilepsy in the positive ATAbs group were higher than those in the negative ATAbs group,but the differences were not statistically significant (P>0.05).There were no significant differences in prodromal manifestations,first symptoms (abnormal mental behavior or cognitive impairment,and epilepsy),main clinical manifestations,and incidence of complications between the two groups (P>0.05).As compared with the negative ATAbs group,positive ATAbs group had significantly higher maximum modified Rankin scale scores (4[4,5] vs.3 [2,5]),abnormal rate of rheumatic immunity antibodies (50.0% vs.13.6%),and rate of adopting two or more immunotherapy measures (93.7% vs.51.4%;P<0.05).Conclusion The clinical manifestations of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis in the positive ATAbs patients are similar to those in the negative ATAbs patients,but the illness is more serious;moreover,the positive ATAbs patients are mostly combined with multiple antibody abnormalities,which may require more active immunotherapy.
9.Recent advance in relation of aquaporin 4 with Alzheimer's disease
Shuang ZHANG ; Xiaoxue HUANG ; Lulu YAN ; Yao TANG ; Jun WU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2021;20(4):406-411
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease mainly manifested by progressive cognitive impairment, which is seriously harmful to human health and causes a heavy burden to society and family. Aquaporin 4 (AQP4) is an important type of aquaporins (AQPs) in mammalian brain, and more and more studies have found that it plays an important role in the occurrence and development of AD. In this paper, the structure, distribution and function of AQP4 are summarized, and various ways of its participation in the pathogenesis of AD are systematically described to provide reference for the treatment of AD.
10.Effects of sitagliptin activation of the stromal cell-derived factor-1/CXC chemokine receptor 4 signaling pathway on the proliferation,apoptosis,inflammation,and osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells induced by lipopolysaccharide
Xiaoxue TANG ; Zheng ZHOU ; Qiqi LI ; Dandan JIANG
West China Journal of Stomatology 2024;42(1):37-45
Objective This study aimed to investigate the effects of sitagliptin on the proliferation,apoptosis,in-flammation,and osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells(hPDLSCs)in lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced inflammatory microenvironment and its molecular mechanism.Methods hPDLSCs were cultured in vitro and treated with different concentrations of sitagliptin to detect cell viability and subsequently determine the exper-imental concentration of sitagliptin.An hPDLSCs inflammation model was established after 24 h of stimulation with 1 μg/mL LPS and divided into blank,control,low-concentration sitagliptin(0.5 μmol/L),medium-concentration sita-gliptin(1 μmol/L),and high-concentration sitagliptin(2 μmol/L),high-concentrationsitagliptin+stromal cell derived factor-1(SDF-1)/CXC chemokine receptor 4(CXCR4)pathway inhibitor(AMD3100)(2 μmol/L+10 μg/mL)groups.A cell-counting kit-8 was used to detect the proliferation activity of hPDLSCs after 24,48,and 72 h culture.The apoptosis of hPDLSCs cultured for 72 h was detected by flow cytometry.After inducing osteogenic differentiation for 21 days,alizarin red staining was used to detect the osteogenic differentiation ability of hPDLSCs.The alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity in hPDLSCs was determined using a kit.The levels of inflammatory factors[tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,interleukin(IL)-1β,and IL-6]in the supernatant of hPDLSCs culture were detected by enzyme-linked immu-nosorbent assay.The mRNA expressions of osteogenic differentiation genes[Runt-associated transcription factor 2(RUNX2),osteocalcin(OCN),osteopontin(OPN)],SDF-1 and CXCR4 in hPDLSCs were detected by real-time fluores-cence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR).Western blot analysis was used to determine SDF-1 and CX-CR4 protein expression in hPDLSCs.Results Compared with the blank group,the proliferative activity,number of mineralized nodules,staining intensity,ALP activity,and RUNX2,OCN,OPN mRNA,SDF-1,and CXCR4 mRNA and protein expression levels of hPDLSCs in the control group significantly decreased.The apoptosis rate and levels of TNF-α,IL-1β,and IL-6 significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the proliferative activity,number of mineralized nodule,staining intensity,ALP activity,and RUNX2,OCN,OPN mRNA,SDF-1,and CXCR4 mRNA and protein expression levels of hPDLSCs in low-,medium-,and high-concentration sitagliptin groups in-creased.The apoptosis rate and levels of TNF-α,IL-1β,and IL-6 decreased(P<0.05).AMD3100 partially reversed the effect of high-concentration sitagliptin on LPS-induced hPDLSCs(P<0.05).Conclusion Sitagliptin may promote the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of hPDLSCs in LPS-induced inflammatory microenvironment by activating the SDF-1/CXCR4 signaling pathway.Furthermore,it inhibited the apoptosis and inflammatory response of hPDLSCs.