1.Experimental study on the effect of valaciclovir on antiduck hepatitis B virus
Yaxi CHEN ; Shuhua GUO ; Zhenyuan QI ; Dingfeng ZHANG
Chongqing Medicine 2001;(1):6-7,10
Objective we studied the effect of the Purine mucleoside Valaciclovir on anti-duck hepatitis virus(DHBV) in vivo to provide an experimental basis for clinical treatment of patients with hepatitisB.Methods The Chongqing duck hepatitis B virus model was treated with Valaciclovir once a day for a month at the doses of 50mg.kg-1、100mg.kg-1、200mg.kg-1of body weight per day. Serum DHBV DNA was detected four times in the course of the treatment,ALT and AST in serum and DHBV DNA in liver were detected simultaneously.Results Valaciclovir could signsificantly lower the serum DHBV DNA level. Serum ALT of several ducks in serum rose slightly during the treatment,but became normal after 1 week stopping Valaciclovir. Examination of DHBV DNA in liver with Southern Blot indicated Valaciclovir could inhibit DHBV DNA replication,but could not completely eliminate DHBV SC DNA.Conclusion The study confirms the safety and potent antihepaticviral activity of Valaciclovir in vivo.
2.Analysis of gut microbiota in SD rat model of diabetes mellitus induced by streptozotocin
Hua ZHU ; Yaxi GUO ; Xiaopeng DU ; Wenjie ZHAO ; Yanhong LI ; Chuan QIN
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2018;26(3):349-356
Objective To investigate the characteristics of gut microbiota in SD rat model of diabetes mellitus induced by streptozotocin (STZ). Methods Twenty-five male SD rats were randomly divided into control (C) (n=10) and diabetes (M) (n=15) groups. Rats in the group M received intravenous injection of streptozotocin (30 mg/kg) once per day for 5 consecutive days. Fecal samples were collected and examined for the V3 region of the 16S rDNA gene by Illumina Miseq high-throughput sequencing. The abundance and composition of gut microbiota were analyzed by cluster analysis. Results DNA sequence analysis was successfully performed. The Chao 1 index was lower in the group M than group C (P< 0. 05). The Shannon index was lower and the Simpson index was higher in the group M than group C (P<0. 05). At phylum level, the relative abundance of Proteobacteria, Cyanobacteria, Tenericutes, TM7, and Actinobacteria was lower in the group M than group C (P< 0. 05). At genus level, 4 weeks after injection,the abundance of Lactobacillus was lower and that of Bacteroidetes was higher in the group M than group C ( P< 0. 05). 12 weeks after injection, the relative abundance of Lactobacillus,Bacteroides and Ruminococcus was higher and that of Bifidobacterium was lower in the group M than group C ( P< 0. 05). Conclusions This STZ-induced diabetic SD rat model has a low abundance and diversity of gut microbiota. Quantitative analysis of gut microbiota composition in this animal model provides a basic data for the study of relationship between diabetes mellitus and gut microbiota.
3.Effects of different sterilization methods on nutritional composition of pig-specific formula milk powder
Yaxi GUO ; Ruixue LIU ; Xiaopeng DU ; Hua ZHU
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2023;31(12):1588-1597
Objective Using different sterilization method to sterilize pig specific formula milk powder,exploring the sterilization method and conditions that minimize the loss of nutritional components in formula milk powder.Methods Pig-specific formula milk powder was divided into high-pressure sterilization and irradiation sterilization groups.Formula milk powder in the high-pressure group was sterilized using different sterilization conditions and that in the irradiation group was sterilized using different 60 Co γ-radiation doses.The sterility and the nutritional contents of the sterilized formula milk powders were determined according to national standards.Results The sterility tests for both groups of formula milk powder were negative.Compared to control group,the crude protein contents were significantly lower in formula in the high-pressure group sterilized at 121℃for 30 min and in the irradiation liquid group sterilized at 50 kGy(P<0.01).The water,crude protein,and calcium contents were significantly lower(P<0.001)in the irradiation group sterilized at 50 kGy.There was no significant difference in the valine,isoleucine,or leucine content under 50 kGy sterilization conditions in the irradiation sterilized group,but all amino acid contents were decreased in the high-pressure sterilization and irradiation sterilized liquid groups(P<0.001).Analysis of trace elements showed an increased iron content(P<0.001)in formula sterilized at 121℃for 30 min in the high-pressure sterilization group,increased iron and potassium contents(P<0.001)under 25 kGy sterilization conditions in the irradiation sterilization liquid group,and increased magnesium content(P<0.01).The magnesium(P<0.05)and sodium contents(P<0.01)differed significantly in formula treated under 50 kGy sterilization conditions in the irradiation sterilized powder group.VE and VB2 contents were increased in formula sterilized at 121℃for 30 min in the high-pressure sterilization group(P<0.001),the VE content was increased(P<0.05)and the VB2 content was decreased(P<0.001)in formula sterilized under 50 kGy conditions in the irradiation sterilization liquid group,and the VE and VA contents were decreased in formula sterilized at 25 kGy in the irradiation sterilized powder group(P<0.001).Conclusions Sterilization at 121℃for 30 min result ed in the least loss of nutritional components in the high-pressure sterilization group,while irradiation sterilization result ed in the least loss of nutrients at a dose of 50 kGy.Comparing the two sterilization method,irradiation of milk powder at 50 kGy result ed in the least loss of nutrient content.
4.Chaihu Shugansan and Its Modified Formulas in Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia: A Review
Wei ZHAO ; Yaxi ZHANG ; Yuxuan JIANG ; Jiaqing DAI ; Lifang GUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(17):248-255
Chaihu Shugansan composed of Bupleuri Radix, Paeoniae Radix Alba, Chuanxiong Rhizoma, Aurantii Fructus, Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, Cyperi Rhizoma, and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma has the effects of soothing liver, relieving depression, regulating Qi movement, and relieving pain. It is a classic formula for treating gastric distension recommended by doctors of later ages. This article systematically reviews the clinical application and basic experimental progress of Chaihu Shugansan in the treatment of functional dyspepsia. In modern clinical practice, Chaihu Shugansan and its modified formulas are used to treat functional dyspepsia, and they can be applied in combination with other formulas (Si Junzitang, Jinlingzisan, Zhizhuwan, etc.), western medicine (domperidone tablets, deanxit, Saccharomyces boulardii, etc.), traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncture and other therapies. The results of clinical studies have shown that Chaihu Shugansan and its modified formulas can significantly reduce the Hamilton depression scale (HAMD) score, Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA) score, and TCM syndrome score, ameliorate the symptoms, improve the quality of life, and decrease the recurrence rate. The experimental pharmacological studies have demonstrated that Chaihu Shugansan can inhibit the autophagy of Cajal interstitial cells, regulate the endoplasmic reticulum stress signaling pathway, and modulate the brain-gut peptide level to improve the gastrointestinal motility. Chaihu Shugansan can inhibit the expression of 5-hydroxytryptamine in the colon tissue and reduce the abdominal withdrawal reflex (AWR) score to improve visceral hypersensitivity. Furthermore, Chaihu Shugansan can lower the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α to repair duodenal mucosal inflammation. In addition, it can regulate intestinal flora to maintain intestinal flora balance. The main active ingredients such as saikosaponin, paeoniflorin, hesperidin, and naringin in Chaihu Shugansan can exert anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects.
5.Analysis of epidermal growth factor receptor gene T790M mutation in plasmatic ctDNA samples of pa-tients with non-small cell lung cancer
Yaxi DU ; Yuhui MA ; Changshao YANG ; Lianhua YE ; Xiaojie DING ; Quan LI ; Yinjin GUO ; Junxi LIU ; Yunchao HUANG ; Yongchun ZHOU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(19):3228-3232
Objective To investigate epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)gene T790M mutation in plasmatic ctDNA samples from 171 patients with non-small cell lung cancer and analyze the relationship between EGFR T790M mutation and the clinical factors. Methods The EGFR T790M mutation was detected in 171 cases by super amplification refractory mutation system(Super ARMS)in this paper. Rusults The EGFR gene T790M mutation was identified in 7.60%(13/171)plasmatic ctDNA samples which mostly came from patients withⅢb~Ⅳstages of lung cancer. The EGFR T790M mutation rate was identified in 2.05%(3/146)plasmatic samples of pa-tients who did not received treatment of EGFR-TKIs,which was lower than 40.00%(10/25,P<0.05)plasmatic samples of patients who received treatment of first generational EGFR-TKIs. The EGFR T790M mutation rate was identified in 75.00%(3/4) and 60.00%(6/10) plasmatic samples of patients who have received TKI for 6 to 10 months and more than 10 months,which was higher than 9.10%(1/11,P < 0.05)plasmatic samples of patients who have received TKIs for less than 6 months. Conclusions This article demonstrated that EGFRT790M muta-tion was more common in lately NSCLC patients who have received TKIs treatmentover 6 months,meanwhile the EGFR T790M mutation dynamical detective technology will effectively guide the clinic treatment.