1.Scientific Research and Clinical Application of Stem Cell:a New Ethical Topic in Life Science Century
Chinese Medical Ethics 2015;(5):659-663
Based on the analysis on the most common type of scientific research and clinical application of stem cells, including embryonic stem cells , hematopoietic stem cells and mesenchymal stem cells as the breakthrough point, discusses common phenomenon and problems of ethics , scientific research and clinical study the moral life science century new topic, hope scientists, physicians, ethicists, caused by the administrative departments for pub-lic health thought , promote stem cells healthy and steady development .
2.Expression features of osteoprotegerin, receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B and receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand in avascular necrosis femoral head
Fengyu PAN ; Shan HUA ; Zhuang MA ; Yi LUO ; Dongjun YIN
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(2):28-31,36
Objective To determine the protective effect of osteoprotegerin (OPG), receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B (RANK) and RANK ligand (RANKL) on avascular necrosis femoral head.Methods Necrotic tissue or corresponding normal tissues were collected from 29 avascular necrosis femoral head patients.Quantitative Real TimePCR ( qPCR ) is used to evaluate mRNA expression of OPG , RANK and RANKL.OPG and RANKL protein levels were estimated by Western blot.Results The results of qPCR showed that the expression of OPG in the necrotic tissue was significantly higher than that in the normal tissue (4.56 ±0.37) (3.39 ±0.52) (P<0.05).The expression levels of RANKL mRNA in necrotic tissues and normal tissues were (0.86 ±0.11) and (0.31 ±0.08), respectively,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).The expression levels of RANK mRNA in necrotic tissues and normal tissmes were(0.87 ±0.12), (0.56 ±0.13) respectively,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).The ratio of RANKL/OPG and RANK/OPG in normal tissues were 0.69 and 0.52, respectively.In the necrotic tissues, RANKL/OPG and RANK/OPG ratios were 1.35 and 0.61, respectively.Results of Western blot showed that the expression of OPG in necrotic tissues was consistent with that in normal tissues.The expression of RANKL protein was detected in all samples , and the expression of RANKL protein in necrotic tissue and normal tissue was almost the same.RANK protein expression was not detected in all samples.Conclusion OPG, RANK and RANKL play important roles in progress of bone remodeling in necrotic area and in disturbance of bone homeostasis and might have an effect on bone destruction and subsequent collapse of hip joint.
3.Pharmaceutical Care for One Elderly Patient with AECOPD and Baumanii Infection
Nian HUA ; Ma MINGHUA ; Yang LI ; Xu YI ; Zhu QUANGANG
China Pharmacist 2015;(5):791-793,796
Objective:To explore the therapeutic regimen and key points in the pharmaceutical care for the elderly patients with a-cute exacerbation of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( AECOPD) . Methods: On the basis of clinical pharmacist work, one typical case was selected. Referring to the COPD treatment guidelines, the treatment rationality was analyzed. Meanwhile, an individu-alized pharmaceutical care plan was established and carried out in whole process of the treatment. Results:The pharmacotherapy was effective and rational. By providing the pharmaceutical care for the AECOPD patient, the related problems in the treatment were solved promptly, and the rational advice on the drug treatment was provided. Conclusion:It is very important to enhance integrated pharma-ceutical care in the elderly patients with AECOPD.
4.Microbial transformation of glycyrrhetinic acid by Cunninghamella blakesleeana.
Yuan MA ; Dan XIE ; Zhao-hua WANG ; Jun-gui DAI ; Xi-qiang AN ; Zheng-yi GU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2015;40(21):4212-4217
A study on the microbial transformation of glycyrrhetinic acid (GA) was conducted by a fungus, Cunninghamella blakesleeana CGMCC 3.970 systematically. After incubation with the cell cultures of C. blakesleeana CGMCC 3.970 at 25 degrees C for 7 days on a rotary shaker operating at 135 r x min(-1), GA was converted into one major product and five minor products. The products were extracted and purified by solvent extraction, macroporous adsorbent resin, silica gel column chromatography, and semi-preparative RP-HPLC chromatography. Their structures were identified as 3-oxo-15α-hydroxy-18β-glycyrrhetinic acid(1), 3-oxo-15β-hydroxy-18β-glycyrrhetinic acid (2), 7β,15α-dihydroxy-18β-glycyrrhetinic acid (3), 3-oxo-7β, 15α-dihydroxy-18β-glycyrrhetinic acid (4), 7β-hydroxy-18β-glycyrrhetinic acid(5) and 15α-hydroxy-18β-glycyrrhetinic acid(6) by the analyses of MS, 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR spectroscopic data respectively. Among them, 2 was a new compound. These results suggest that C. blakesleeana CGMCC 3.970 has the capability of selective ketonization and hydroxylation for GA. [Key words] glycyrrhetinic acid; Cunninghamella blakesleeana CGMCC 3. 970; microbial transformation
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5.Clinical Efficacy of Hypnotherapy in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Yan-Hong ZHAO ; Yi-Hui SHAN ; Lian-Hua MA ; Al ET ;
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2002;0(08):-
0.05),The recovery rate of experimental group and control group were 9.4%、10.0% respectively.Conclusion:Hypnotherapy is effective in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder with good compliance.
6.Transformation of icariin by immobilized β-glucosidase and snailase.
Jing PENG ; Yi-hua MA ; Yan CHEN ; Cong-Yan LIU ; Xia GAO ; Jing ZHOU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2015;50(12):1652-1659
This study was performed to prepare immobilized β-glucosidase and snailase, then optimize and compare the process conditions for conversion of icariin. Immobilized β-glucosidase and snailase were prepared using crosslink-embedding method. The best conditions of the preparation process were optimized by single factor analysis and the properties of immobilized β-glucosidase and snailase were investigated. The reaction conditions including temperature, pH, substrate ratio, substrate concentration, reaction time and reusing times of the conversion of icariin using immobilized β-glucosidase or snailase were optimized. Immobilized β-glucosidase and snailase exhibited better heat stabilities and could remain about 60% activity after storage at 4 degrees C for 4 weeks. The optimized conditions for the conversion of icariin were as follows, the temperature of 50 degrees C, pH of 5.0, enzyme and substrate ratio of 1 : 1, substrate concentration of 0.1 mg x mL(-1), reaction time of 6 h for β-glucosidase and 2 h for snailase, respectively. In 5 experiments, the average conversion ratio of immobilized β-glucosidase and snailase was 70.76% and 74.97%. The results suggest an effect of promoted stabilities, prolonged lifetimes in both β-glucosidase and snailase after immobilization. The immobilized β-glucosidase and snailase exhibited a higher conversion rate and reusability compared to the free β-glucosidase and snailase. Moreover, the conversion rate of immobilized snailase was higher than that of immobilized β-glucosidase. The process of icariin conversion using immobilized β-glucosidase and snailase was moderate and feasible, which suggests that immobilized enzymes may hold a promise for industrial usage.
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7.Change of Whole Brain Degree in Primary Insomnia
Xiaofen MA ; Shaoqing ZENG ; Jin FANG ; Yunfan WU ; Shishun FU ; Kelei HUA ; Yi YIN ; Guihua JIANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2017;38(3):390-394
[Objective] Based on the resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging to investigate the abnormal features of the functional connectivity of resting brain neural network in the patients with primary insomnia,by using voxel-wise whole-brain finctional networks analysis of degree centrality (DC) for imaging evidence of neural mechanisms underlying primary insomnia.[Methods] The resting state fMRI were performed in 59 PI patients and 47 age,education,and sex-matched normal healthy subjects.Analysis of DC map changes between the two patient groups and the control group were performed by two sample t test.(threshold at P < 0.05).[Results] Compared with the control group,the patients with PI showed significantly reduced DC value in bilateral medial frontal gyrus (MFG),bilateral anterior cingulate gyrus (ACG),and right insula;and increased DC value in right middle temporal gyrus (MTG),and left cuneus,(CUN),P < 0.05.[Conclusion]Changes of DC value occurred in some region of brain in the P[patient groups when compared with the control group.It was indicated that DC,as a novel resting-state fMRI parameter in the voxel-wise whole-brain functional networks,might be an appealing alternative approach for further study on pathologic and neuropsychological states of PI.
8.Effect of Ningxia fruitless lycium sprout extracts on cardiomyocyte antioxidation and apoptotic protein expression in aging mice
Xinwei MA ; Lang LIU ; Yikun CAO ; Qin YAN ; Yi QIN ; Hua JIA ; Lianxiang ZHANG
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(16):2170-2173
Objective To observe the effect of Ningxia aqueous extracts of fruitless lycium sprout (AEFLS) on cardiomyo cyte antioxidation and apoptosis-related protein expression in aging mice.Methods The natural aging C57BL/6J mice with 13 months old were randomly divided into aged control group,AEFLS low dose group (AEFLS1),AEFLS middle dose group (AEFLS2)and AEFLS high dose group(AEFLS3).The AEFLS1,AEFLS2 and AEFLS3 groups were respectively given with 5,10,20 mg/kg AEFLS gavage,while the aged control group was given with the normal saline gavage,for continuous8 weeks.The xan thine oxidase assay and thiobarbituric acid method were used for the determination of SOD and MDA in heart tissues.Western-blot and immunohistochemical method were used to detect the expressions of Bcl-2,Bax and Capase-3 in heart tissue.Results Compared with the aged control group,the MDA level in the AEFLS2 and AEFLS3 groups was decreased,while the SOD activity was increased,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.01).The Western-blot result showed that compared with the aged control group,the optical density value of Bcl-2 in the AEFLS2 and AEFLS3 groups was increased,but the optical density values of Bax and Capase-3 were decreased (P<0.01);the immunohistochemical results showed that compared with the aged control group,the immunopositive(IP) expressions of Bcl-2 protein in heart tissues in the AEFLS2 and AEFLS3 groups were increased (P<0.01),while the IP expressions of Bax and Capase-3 were decreased (P<0.01).Conclusion Middle and high doses of AEFLS can increase the antioxidative ability of myocardial tissue,up-regulates the Bcl-2 expression,down-regulates the Bax and Capase-3 expressions and plays anti-cardiomyocyte apoptotic role.
9.Comment and Analysis for Prescriptions of Chinese Herbal Pieces in an Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital
Hua NIAN ; Minghua MA ; Yi XU ; Tiejun WU ; Jing LIU ; Jingting ZHANG ; Quangang ZHU
China Pharmacist 2016;19(2):319-321,322
Objective:To review and analyze the prescriptions for Chinese herbal pieces in an integrative traditional Chinese and western medicine hospital to explore the trend and problems in clinical application for Chinese herbal medicines and provide reference for dispensing in pharmacy of traditional medicine and rational drug use. Methods: Totally 1200 prescriptions for Chinese herbal pieces in our hospital were surveyed from January to December in 2014. The irrational use was analyzed, and reasonable suggestions were provided for the clinical application. Results:The problems in the prescriptions for Chinese herbal pieces included uncompleted diagnosis,incompatible diagnosis and medication,nonstandard Chinese name,unclear footnote,irrational usage or dosage and incompati-bility. The prescriptions including above 15 varieties of Chinese herbal pieces in one accounted for 65. 70%, and those with average dose above 250 g accounted for 40. 25%. Conclusion:Regular inspection and quality supervision on the prescription for Chinese herb-al pieces should be strengthened to improve the quality of prescriptions and guarantee the safety and economy of the medication.
10.Effects of octreotide on DENA induced routine liver cancer
Yunpeng HUA ; Yi MA ; Shaoqiang LI ; Lijian LIANG ; Baogang PENG ; Huizhen HANG ; Jiefu HUANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2008;23(12):924-927
Objective To investigate the effect and mechanism of oetreotide (OCT) on DENA related hepatoeareinogenesis in rats. Methods Fresh diethylnitrosamine (DENA) solution was given to induce the model of rat hepatoeellular carcinoma. The rats were divided randomly into two groups: OCT treatment group and control group. The survival rate and hepatoeareinogenesis rate were observed. SSTR2 mRNA and protein expression were measured. Results The survival rote of OCT treatment group (70.0%, 7/10) was significantly higher than that of control group (30.0%, 6/20) (X2 = 4.344, P<0.05). 16 weeks after DENA treatment, the difference of bepatoearcinogenesis rate between the two groups was not remarkable though the value of OCT treatment group (0%, 0/10) was lower than that of control groups (30.0%, 6/20)(X2 = 3.750, P>0.05). However, 22 weeks after DENA treatment, hepatoeareinogenesis in control group (83.3%, 10/12) was markedly higher than that in OCT treatment group (22.2% , 2/9)(X2 =7.843, P<0.01). With liver cirrhosis progressing, the expressions of SSTR2 mRNA and protein increased, and reached the peak 16 weeks after DENA treatment, then began to decrease. The expressions of SSTR2 mRNA and protein in hepatocellular carcinoma were significantly lower than those in the liver 22 weeks after DENA treatment (F = 35.010 and 13. 386, P<0.01). The expression levels in OCT treatment group were similar to those in control group 8 and 16 weeks after DENA treatment. But the expression levels in OCT group 22 weeks after DENA treatment didn't lower markedly, and were higher significantly than those in control group (t = 2.806 and 4.498, P<0.05). Conclusion OCT can inhibit efficiently hepatocareinogenesis and reduce the mortality of rots treated with DENA possibly by a mechanism maintaining the expression levels of SSTR2.