1.Effect of NF-κB on the pathogenic course of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2017;42(4):463-467
With the economic growth and better standards of living,the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is expected to increase dramatically worldwide.NAFLD is a common chronic inflammation disease.NF-κB is a transcription factor that plays crucial roles in inflammation,immunity,cell proliferation and apoptosis.It can facilitate the occurrence and development of NAFLD,and the underlying mechanisms are related to insulin resistance,oxidative stress,alteration of intestinal flora,activation ofrenin angiotensin system,etc.
2.Recent progress in differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells into islet-like cells
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2008;24(5):581-583
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent stem cells existing in multi-organs and can differentiate into several kinds of somatic cells. Recently it has been found that MSCs, under defined conditions in vivo or in vitro, can be induced to trans-differentiate into islet-like cells, which can secrete a small amount of insulin and lower blood glucose levels in diabetic mice. Thus, two major obstacles of islet transplantation, the insufficience of donor islets and immunologic rejection, might be solved simultaneously with this technique. This finding provides a new insight into treatment for diabetes.
3.The prognosis and relationship between soluble differentiation antigen of cluster designation 14 and the injury severity score of patients with multiple injuries
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2012;21(4):411-414
ObjectiveTo explore the prognosis and relationship between soluble differentiation antigen of cluster designation 14 (sCD14) and the injury severity score (ISS) of casualties with multiple injuries.Methods A total of 86 casualties with multiple injuries were enrolled from October 2009 to March 2010,and the severity of trauma of casualties were assessed in ISS score within the first 24 hours after accident,and the patients were divided into survival and non-survival groups as per the outcomes in 28 days after accident. Another 20 healthy subjects served as control group. In multiple injuries group,sCD14 concentrations were detected and APACHE Ⅱ scores were calculated on the 1st,3rd,5th and 7th days after accident.The related coefficient between sCD14 and ISS was calculated and then the values of sCD14 in predicting prognosis were analyzed by ROC curve. ResultsCompared with control group, sCD14 concentrations were obviously higher in casualties of multiple injuries group at all observation intervals ( P <0.01). Compared with survival group, casualties of non-survival group had more higher sCD14 concentrations and APACHE Ⅱ scores ( P < 0.05 ).The sCD14 concentration was correlated with ISS and the related coefficient was 0.469 ( P < 0.01 ). ROC curve analysis suggested sCD14 had values in predicting prognosis of casualties with multiple injuries and area under ROC curve was 0.820.Conclusions The concentration of sCD14 is correlated with ISS and can be used for predicting the prognosis of casualties with multiple injuries.
4.Preparation of Stemoninine Orally Disintegrating Tablets
China Pharmacy 2016;27(16):2268-2271
OBJECTIVE:To prepare Stemoninine orally disintegrating tablets,and to optimize its formulation and preparation technology. METHODS:Direct powder compression method was used to prepare Stemoninine orally disintegrating tablets. Using material angle of repose,disintegration time and taste evaluation as index,single factor test was used to screen several factors as bulking agent,disintegrating agent,glidant and flavoring agent;using disintegration time as index,L9(34) orthogonal test was used to optimize the formulation with ratio of MCC+mannitol,PVPP,silica powder and aspartame+stevia as factors. Validation test was also conducted. RESULTS:Optimized formulation was that MCC+mannitol(1∶1)was 50%,PVPP was 20%,silica powder was 2% and aspartame+stevia(10∶1)was 7%. 3 batches of prepared Stemoninine orally disintegrating tablets were smooth in sur-face and good in taste;their disintegrating time was(22.6±2.1)s,and weight variation,hardness,contents were within the speci-fied range (all RSD≤0.97%,n=3). CONCLUSIONS:The formulation and technology of Stemoninine orally disintegrating tab-lets are reasonable,and the quality indexes are all in line with the requirements of orally disintegrating tablets.
5.Study on Optimizing Extraction Process for Ginsenoside With Orthogonal Design
China Pharmacy 1991;0(01):-
OBJECTIVE:To study the extraction process of ginsenoside.METHODS:The optimal extraction process was selected with the orthogonal design.The content of ginsenoside in ginseng was determined by UV-Spectrophotometry.RESUL_TS:The amount and concentration of alcohol and extraction time showed significant influence on extract obtained.CONCLUSI_ON:The optimal extraction process is as follows:adding 75% alcohol into crude ginseng(6∶1 in weight) and extracting 6 times for 45 min each extraction.
6.Clinical Value of CDFI-based Pretherapeutic Score in Selecting Medical Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy
Journal of Chinese Physician 2001;0(07):-
Objective To explore the clinical value of colour doppler flow imaging (CDFI) in selecting the ectopic pregnancy(EP) suitable for medical treatment. Methods 50 cases of ectopic pregnancy with hematodynamic stability were injected with a single dose of 50mg/m 2 MTX after CDFI examination. All patients were followed up until clinical results were confirmed. The CDFI characteristics of the failure and the success cases were analysed in combination with their serum HCG levels, and a CDFI-based pretherapeutic score were designed. Results CDFI could reflect the viability of ectopic fetus directly.There was a significant difference in the successful rate of medical treatment of ectopic pregnancy among the patients with various types of CDFI images and the various levels of serum HCG (P10 had the high failure rate, thus medical treatment of ectopic pregnancy is not recommended to them.
7.The effects of aerobic exercise training on oxidative stress and ultrastructure of pancreas tissue in diabetic rats
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2012;34(1):12-16
Objective To investigate the effects of aerobic exercise training on oxidative stress and ultrastructure of pancreas tissue in diabetic rats and the mechanism of protective effects of aerobic exercise training on pancreatic mitochondria in diabetic rats.Methods Thirty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups:a normal control group,a diabetic model group and an exercise diabetic group,with 10 rats in each group.Type 2 diabetic rat models were established by intra-abdominal injection of streptozotocin (STZ).The success rate of establishing diabetic rat models was 85.7%.The normal control group and diabetic model group were not given exercise training.Exercise group was trained with 8 weeks of swimming of medium strength,eg.60 min/time,5 d/week. After training for 8 weeks, the activities of superoxide dismutase(SOD), glutathion peroxidase (GPX),nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and the contents of malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) in pancreatic mitochondria were observed respectively.The ultrastructures of pancreas tissue in rats were observed under electron microscope.Results After swimming training for 8 weeks,the activities of SOD and GPx in pancreatic mitochondria in exercise diabetic group elevated more obviously than those in diabetic model group ( P < 0.05 ),while the activity of NOS and the contents of MDA and NO reduced obviously (P < 0.05 ).Compared with diabetic model group,the ultrastructures of pancreas tissue in exercise diabetic group improved,and the histomorphology was similar to normal control group.Conclusions Aerobic exercise training can provide protective effects on pancreas in diabetic rats,and can enhance antioxidation ability to eliminate free radicals,improve the ultrastructures of pancreas tissue.
8.Study of relationship between renal function and respiratory tract infections in the elderly
Clinical Medicine of China 2013;(5):509-512
Objective To study the relation between kidney function impairment and respiratory tract infections(RTI) in the elderly.Methods Two hundred and twenty-four patients above 65 years old were divided into five groups according to stages of chronic renal disease and estimated glomerular filtration rate (e GFR):(A group,n =65):≥90 ml/(min · 1.73 m2),(B group,n =55):60-89 ml/(min · 1.73 m2),(C group,n =27):30-59 ml/(min · 1.73 m2),(D group,n =28):15-29 ml/(min · 1.73 m2) and(E group,n =49):< 15 ml/(min · 1.73 m2).Taking A group as the control baseline.Logistic regression was employed to analyze the relationship between kidney function and RTL Results Compare with A group(10.8%,7/65),the incidences of RTI in three groups(C group,D group and E group were 63.0% (17/27),85.7% (24/28) and 100% (49/49) respectively.The incidence in these groups was higher than that in A group(x2 =26.95,49.46 and 89.00 respectively,P < 0.05).We identified the risk factors with RTI were smoking (Waldx2 =17.66,P < 0.01),respiratory underlying diseases(Waldx2 =14.38,P <0.01),invasive operation history(Waldx2 =4.50,P < 0.05),diabetes (Waldx2 =3.86,P < 0.05),stay in hospital for above 2 weeks (Waldx2 =18.18,P < 0.01),Gender(Waldx2 =4.12,P < 0.05),eGFR (Waldx2 =13.57,P < 0.01).After adjusting for other risk factors of RTI,Logistic regression analysis showed that the risk of RTI still increased with the decrease of eGFR (eGFR≥90 ml/(min · 1.73 m2):(Waldx2 =0.053,P >0.05);60-89 ml/(min · 1.73 m2):(Waldx2 =0.046,P>0.05) ;30-59 ml/(minl · 1.73 m2):(Waldx2 =7.61,P<0.05),15-29 ml/(min · 1.73 m2):(Waldx2 =4.38,P<0.05); <15 ml/(min · 1.73 m2):(Waldx2 =13.57,P<0.01)).Conclusion Kidney function impairment in patients above 65 years old is an independent risk factor for RTI.
9.Application effect of skin protectant for the patients with incontinence and its correlated influencing factors
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(26):32-36
Objective The study is to investigate the effects of skin protectant carried out among the patients with incontinence,analyze the risk factors and protective factors of the occurrence of incontinence-associated dermatitis,and provide effective preventive measures for clinic.Methods From May 2013 to January 2014,174 cases of high-risk patients with incontinence from care units of intensive care unit,neurology intensive care unit,neurosurgery intensive care unit,and emergency intensive care unit of a top three hospital of Nantong were divided into three groups and provided with preventive interventions of skin protectant.Group A used ostomy skin care powder,group B used tannic acid ointment,and group C used Comfeel skin protective film.The incidence rate and time to onset of incontinence-associated dermatitis were compared,and then the relevant factors which might cause the occurrence of incontinence-associated dermatitis underwent Logistic regression analysis.Results 32 cases (18.4%) of patients after application of skin protectants occurred incontinence-associated dermatitis.The incidence rate of IAD in the three experiment groups (group A,group B and group C) were 30.4%,10.3% and 15.0%.The incidence rate of IAD was the lowest in group B,followed by group C and group A.There was a significant difference among the three groups.In the comparison pair match,the differences of incidence rate between group A and group B,group A and group C were statistically significant,but the incidence rate of group B and group C was statistically insignificant.Mean time to onset of incontinence-associated dermatitis was (7.00± 3.91) days.The occurrence time of IAD among the three groups was not statistically significant.Conclusions In the process of incontinence care,it should be given as early as possible to clean the peri-anal skin and apply skin protectant with better preventive effects.
10.Prediction of Charlson weighted index of comorbidities on evaluating common diseases on > 60 years old patients with rectum cancer
Clinical Medicine of China 2014;30(5):537-540
Objective To investigate the effect of common diseases by the Charlson weighted index of comorbidities(WIC) in predicting 1-year survival rate of older patients with rectum cancer.Methods Retrospective analyzed 160 patients with rectum cancer who were admitted in general surgery of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University from Jun.2011 to May 2012.The patients were divided into two groups according to 1-year survival status:survival group (n =123) and death group (n =37).The data were recorded including age,gender,cancer diagnosis,underlying diseases,operation mode (laparoscopic or open) The WIC and the Acute physiology and chronic health Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score were calculated.Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the independent predictors for 1-year survival rate.Receiver operating characteristics(ROC) curve was used to evaluate the value of WIC in predicting 1-year survival rate.Results Of the 160 patients,123 cases survived,37 cases died at 1 year after treatment.WIC score and APACHE score in death group were (2.2 ± 1.3) and (11.5 ± 5.1),higher than those of survival group (1.3 ± 1.2,9.5 ± 4.3 ;P =0.021,0.014).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis indicated that age,mode of operation,WIC score and APACHE score were related to the 1-year survival status of patients with rectal cancer(OR(95% CI):1.053 (1.018-1.178,1.021 (1.011-1.906),1.786 (1.203-2.235),1.019 (1.004-1.628).ROC curve area of forecasting of death of the WIC score,APACHE Ⅱ score and the combination of the two are 0.731,0.828,0.959.Conclusion The WIC scoring system can be a good evaluation method for 1-year survival rate in old patients with rectum cancer.