1.Identification of Testosterone and Methyltestosterone in Cosmetics by HPLC-MS
Ximei WU ; Jiemin ZHU ; Binghui ZHU
Journal of Environment and Health 1989;0(06):-
Objective To establish an LC-MS method for identification of testosterone and methyltestosterone in cosmetic.Methods Testosterone and methyltestosterone in cosmetic were determined by liquid chromatography mass spectrometry system which can incorporate electrospray ionization interface,post-column addition agent of formic acid.Results The condition of determination was investigated and optimized.The structure of testosterone and methyltestosterone were identified by direct comparison of the observed mass spectra or by the characteristic ions in the selected-ion monitoring as well as MS2 mode.A doubtful testosterone positive cosmetic was identified by this method,it was negative.Conclusion This method has a high sensitivity and a good reproducibility.It is proved that the method is especially suitable for detection of testosterone and methyltestosterone in cosmetics.
2.Study on the application of alprostadil and benazepril in patients with diabetes and the effect on blood glucose fluctuation
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(6):167-169
Objective To analyze the effects of alprostadil combined with benazepril in the treatment of diabetes and the effect on blood glucose fluctuation.MethodsEighty cases with diabetes were randomly divided into the control group and the observation group with 40 cases in each group.The control group was treated with benazepril while the observation group was additionally treated with alprostadil.The treatment effects, the changes of blood glucose, blood lipids and renal function were compared between the two groups, and the incidence of adverse reactions was recorded.ResultsThe total effective rate in the observation group was higher than that in the control group (P<0.05).After treatment, the fasting plasma glucose (FPG), postprandial 2h plasma glucose (2hPG) and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) were reduced to the normal level but the volatility differences of FPG and 2hPG in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05).After 4 weeks of treatment, the total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) decreased while high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) increased (P<0.05) but the differences between the two groups showed no statistical significance.After treatment, the improvement of renal function indexes in the observation group was better than that in the control group (P<0.05), and the incidence of adverse reactions showed no significant difference between the two groups.ConclusionThe application of alprostadil combined with benazepril in the treatment of diabetes can reduce blood glucose fluctuation, improve renal function, and reduce the risk of diabetic nephropathy.
3.The clinical observation of hepatic toxicity in hepatitis B virus markers positive cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
Huahuang LING ; Tao LI ; Xiangcheng WU ; Ximei HUANG ; Maode CAI
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2013;(13):28-31
Objective To evaluate the liver damage induced by chemotherapy in patients with cancer and positive for hepatitis B virus (HBV) markers.Methods From January 2005 to January 2012,913 cancer patients were treated by chemotherapy including HBV-positive patients (HBV-positive group,288 cases) and HBV-negative patients (HBV-negative group,625 cases).The changes of hepatic function after chemotherapy between two groups were compared.Results The incidence of hepatic toxicity in HBV-positive group was higher than that in HBV-negative group [24.0% (69/288) vs.11.4% (71/625)],and there was significant difference between two groups (P< 0.01).The incidence of degree 11Ⅲ-Ⅳ hepatic toxicity was 11.4% (14/123) in HBV-DNA-positive patients and 0.6% (4/625) in HBV-negative group.In a variety of chemotherapy,there was significant difference in the incidence of hepatic toxicity in TP(paclitaxel +cisplatin),CAF(cyclophosphamide + doxorubicin + fluorouracil),CHOP(cyclophosphamide + doxorubicin +vincristine + prednisone) between two groups (P < 0.05).The incidence of hepatic toxicity was highest in TP,which was 34.6% (18/52) in HBV-positive group and 16.5% (20/121) in HBV-negative group.Conclusion HBV infection is associated with higher risk of hepatic toxicity in patients with cancer during chemotherapy.
4.KPC carbapenemases among Enterobacteriaceae with carbapenem non-susceptibility
Hui HUANG ; Shumin SHE ; Ximei ZHAN ; Duorong WU
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2015;(3):247-250
To investigate the prevalence and gene types of KPC in Enterobacteriaceae strains isolated from 4 tertiary general hospitals in Hainan area ,a total 43 isolates which were resistant or intermediate to imipenem or ertapenem were collected from sterile sites between August 2012 and June 2013 from 4 tertiary general hospitals in Hainan area .Modified Hodge Tests (M HT ) were performed for KPC phenotype screening .PCR amplification and DNA sequence were performed to analyze the encoding genes of KPC .Results showed that in the 43 isolates ,21 strains were positive in M HT .PCR and DNA sequence analysis confirmed that 3 isolates produced KPC‐2 .It's suggested that there were the Enterobacteriaceae carrying KPC in Hain‐an area .The encoding genes were KPC‐2 .The KPC gene could be horizontally transmitted by plasmid among different groups of bacteria .It is important to control the transmission of these Enterobacteriaceae carrying KPC .
5.Effects of 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine on apoptosis of ovarian cancer cells and on expression of mismatch repair genes
Aifeng ZHANG ; Shiqian ZHANG ; Ximei WU ; Linlin ZHANG ; Lele FU
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 1994;0(01):-
Objective:To observe the effect of 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine on proliferation and apoptosis of ovarian cancer cell lines(SKOV3 and 3AO)and on expression of mismatch repair(MMR)genes(hMLH1 and hMSH2)in SKOV3 and 3AO cells.Methods:Human ovarian cancer cell lines SKOV3 and 3AO were treated for 3 d with 5-aza-CdR(0.5,5,50 ?mol/L),a specific demethylation agent,and then cultured in RPMI 1640 medium for another 7 d.The cells growth was observed by MTT assay before and after 5-aza-CdR treatment and the cell apoptosis was analyzed by flow cytometry.The expression of hMLH1 and hMSH2 mRNA was examined by semi-quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).Results:5-aza-CdR(0.5,5,50 ?mol/L)obviously inhibited the growth of SKOV3 and 3AO cells compared in a concentration dependent manner.The apoptosis rates of SKOV3 cells were(10.59?1.57)%,(17.52?1.72)%,(34.10?1.45)% after treated with 0.5,5,50 ?mol/L 5-aza-CdR,respectively;and the apoptosis rates of 3AO cells were(11.11?2.21)%,(17.24?1.11)%,and(26.53?2.00)%,respectively,which were all markedly higher than those of control group(P
6.Preventive and Therapeutic Effects of Xianling Gubao Capsules for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Wen WU ; Dongfeng LI ; Ximei ZHI ; Meiqing HAN
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2001;0(03):-
0.05); while in the 12th month, BMD markedly increased in group A and decreased in group B (P 0.05) but ?-CTX level increased after treatment (P
7.Clinical observation of modified CHOP regimen in the initial treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients with low Karnofsky score
Tao LI ; Xiangcheng WU ; Huahuang LING ; Ximei HUANG ; Feichang WU ; Bingguang SU
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2012;21(8):475-476,480
Objective To observe the effecacy of modified CHOP regimen in the initial treatment of non-Hodgkin' slymphoma (NHL) patients with low Karnofsky score.Methods Twenty initial treatment NHI.patients with low Karnofsky score were randomly allocated into treatment group and control group,respectively treated with modified and standard CHOP regimen.Results Of 13 cases in treatment group,12 pacients'Karnofsky score were over 60.1 was still below 60,overall response (OR) rate was 92.3 % (12/13).while in control group,3 patients' Karnofsky score were over 60,4 were still below 60.OR rate was 100 % (7/7),rate of marrow toxicity was 57.1 % (4/7).There were no significantly difference for OR rates (P =0.4515),but for improving Karnofsky score there were significantly difference (P =0.0149).Conclusion Modified CHOP regimen can improve Karnofsky score of NHL patients with low Karnofsky score,benefical for further treatment and reducing hospitalization cost.
8.Measurement of gross β activity in urine of normal adults
Liqin WANG ; Shanshan YANG ; Ximei QU ; Ling JIAO ; Enhai JIANG ; Quan WU ; Wenyi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2013;(3):310-313
Objective To measure the total β radioactive background level in the urine of normal adults,and to establish the method which can be universally used and satisfy the needs of rapid screening of samples in large batch.Methods A total of 83 urine samples from healthy adults were prepared by evaporation.And the gross β activity in urine was detected by using low background measuring instrument.Results The optimal experimental conditions were in place.The sampled volume was 200 ml,and the samples were turned to nitric acid salinization,ashed at 300℃ for 2 h,and the measured time was 1000 min.To get a more stable result,the urine residues were put aside for 24 h before measurement.The radioactivity in urine of healthy adults was between 9.40-55.92 Bq/L,and showed no correlation with age and sex.Conclusions When the radioactivity in urine is detected under the conditions mentioned above,the sample preparation process is simple and quickly,which can satisfy the needs of large batch sample screening.
9.Strontium ranelate promotes osteogenic differentiation of rat bone mesen-chymal stem cells through Hedgehog/Gli1 signaling pathway
Jiefen HU ; Jingqiu LIAO ; Weijie ZHANG ; Ling XU ; Ximei ZHI ; Kai LIN ; Wen WU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2015;(2):234-238
AIM: To explore whether strontium ranelate ( Sr ) promotes osteogenic differentiation of rat bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) through the Hedgehog/Gli1 signaling pathway.METHODS:BMSCs were isolated from 4-week-old rats by adherent culture and induced to differentiate into osteoblasts .According to the experimental purposes , the cells were exposed to different concentrations of Sr , cyclopamine ( Cy, an inhibitor of Hedgehog receptor ) or Gli1-siR-NA.The expression of Gli1 and Runx2 in the cells was detected by Western blotting .The activity of alkaline phosphatase ( ALP) was measured by the method of colorimetry , and the mineralized nodules were observed under microscope with aliz-arin red staining .RESULTS:Exposure to Sr at concentrations of 0.1 to 5 mmol/L for 7 d markedly increased the expres-sion of Gli1 in the BMSCs , and the increase in Gli1 expression was the most obvious following Sr exposure at concentration of 3 mmol/L.Cy at concentration of 10 μmol/L inhibited Sr-induced up-regulation of Gli1 expression.Transfection of the BMSCs with Gli1-siRNA not only obviously inhibited Sr-induced up-regulation of Gli1 and Runx2 ( a downstream protein of Gli1) expression, but also antagonized Sr-induced enhancement of ALP activity and the formation of mineralized nodules . CONCLUSION:The Hedgehog/Gli1 pathway is involved in Sr-induced osteogenic differentiation of rat BMSCs .
10.Association of body composition and β-cell function in obese females with normal glucose metabolism
Sunjie YAN ; Ximei SHEN ; Xiaofang YAN ; Ruhai YI ; Peiwen WU ; Liyong YANG ; Songqing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2009;25(1):52-55
Objective To explore the relationship between body composition and β-cell function in obese females with normal glucose metabolism. Methods Seventy-five obese women with normal blood glucose and without family history of diabetes were investigated. They were assigned to 4 groups based on body mass index (BMI). Body fat content was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), and intravenous glucose tolerance test (IVGTT) was performed. The acute insulin response (AIR), the area under the curve (AUC) of insulin (AUCins) and homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) for β-cell function (HOMA2-% B) were calculated. Insulin resistance index(HOMA2-IR) and the ratio of AUCins to AUC of glucose (AUCins/AUCglu) were calculated to assess insulin resistance. Results Women with higher BMI appeared to have more total body fat content and trunk fat content. The similar distribution was also found in other parameters, including the plasma glucose levels at 0 and 10 min, AUCins, AIR, AUCins/AUCglu and the difference of insulin level between 0 and 10 min [INS (10-0)] during IVGTF. AUCins, AIR, AUCins/AUCglu and [INS (10-0)] were positively correlated with the age, BMI,total body fat content and trunk fat content. After adjustment of age, the trunk fat content was independently associated with the AIR in a good linear manner. Conclusion The obese females show change in body composition with more trunk fat content. They show significant insulin resistance with compensated elevation of insulin secretion. Body composition assessment is a valid and more accurate method than BMI and waist circumference in predicting early damaged β-cell function in obese patients.