1.Anti-inflammatory effect of triterpenoids from Antrodia camphorat a
Yihong ZHANG ; Zongjie ZHAO ; Haitao XIE ; Xiangyang ZHANG ; Yu SONG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2015;(2):369-373
The morbidity of inflammation-associated tumor is high .Prevention and treatment of inflammation play a positive role in delaying the occurrence and development of cancer .Antrodia camphorata, an endemic fungus in Tai-wan, possesses significant anti-inflammatory effect.So far, 35 anti-inflammatory active components from Antrodia camphorata have been identified , among which triterpenoids account for the most .Studies have revealed that triterpenoids , including ergostanes and lanostanes , have significant anti-inflammatory activities .Because of their structures , especially those of the ergostanes , are similar to the structures of cholesterol and steroid hormones , their anti-inflammatory mechanism may be related to mimic the steroid hormones or interfere with the effect of cholesterol .
2.Factors leading to delay in decision to seek treatment in patients with acute myocardial infarction in Beijing
Li SONG ; Dayi HU ; Jingang YANG ; Yihong SUN ; Shushan LIU ; Chao LI ; Qi FENG ; Dong WU
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2008;47(4):284-287
Objective To investigate the factors associated with delay in decision to seek treatment in patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI) in Beijing. Methods This prospective,cross-sectional,multicenter survey was conducted from November 1,2005 and December 31 ,2006. The participants consisted of 799 patients with STEMI admitted within 24 h of symptom onset to 19 hospitals in Beijing. Data were collected by semi-structured interviews and medical records review. The patients were categorized into an early decision group and the a late decision group based on the 30 min cut-off. Results The median(25%,75%) decision delay in STEMI patients was 60(20, 180)min. Factors associated with late decision in an univariate analysis were age ≥65 years, retirement or unemployment, history of myocardial infarction,symptom onset at home and intermittent symptoms, whereas presence of bystanders such as friends,coworkers or even strangers,unbearable symptoms,dyspnea,sweating,syncope and attribution of symptoms to cardiac origin were related to early decision. Multivariate logistic analysis showed that history of myocardial infarction,absence of syncope, intermittent symptoms,bearable symptoms and attribution of symptoms to noncardiac origin were independent predictors of decision delay>30 min. Patients in the early decision group had more chances to receive acute reperfusion therapies(P=0.001) and shorter time intervals from symptom onset to reperfusion therapies(P<0.001). Conclusions To a great extent patients with AMI in Beijing delayed in decision to seek treatment. History of myocardial infarction, symptom characteristics and symptom attribution were associated with decision delay.
3.Effects of cryopreservation time and thawing method of human oocyte vitrification on the outcome of assisted reproduction
Wenyan SONG ; Yingpu SUN ; Haixia JIN ; Zhimin XIN ; Yingchun SU ; Yihong GUO ; Zijiang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2010;45(8):578-582
Objective To evaluate the effects on pregnancy outcome of freezing time from oocyte retrieval and thawing method for metaphase Ⅱ human oocytes vitrification. Methods From Mar 2007 to Mar 2009, the clinical outcome of 30 infertile women undergoing vitrified-thawing oocytes of in vitro fertilizationembryo transfer(IVF-ET) in the Reproductive Medical Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University was studied retrospectively, including 21 women with double fallopian tube obstruction and 9 women's husband azoospermia. All infertile women were divided into three groups, including 5 cases in group A (freezing between 4 and 5 hours from oocyte retrieval and conventional thawing method), 9 cases in group B (freezing within 2 hours from retrieval and conventional thawing method) and 16 cases in group C (freezing within 2 hours from retrieval and improved thawing method). The vitrified oocytes were preserved for 2 months to I year and thawed for Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and embryo transfer. The outcome of IVF and pregnancy were recorded. Results (1) The rates of oocyte survival was (65±33) % in group B and (72±23)% in group C and the rate of transfer cycle was 9/9 in group B and 16/16 in group C, which were all significantly higher than (16±17) % of oocyte survival and 1/5 of transfer cycle in group A (P = 0. 001,0. 021). However, the rate of oocyte survival and transfer cycle between group B and group C did not reach statistical difference (P > 0. 05). The rate of implantation and clinical pregnancy of (33±38) % and 9/16 in group C were significantly higher (4±11)% and 1/9 in group B (P =0. 033,0. 040).(2)The mean age of women in group C were (28.6±2.1) in oneself oocyte, (28.0±4.6) in donor oocyte and (28.1±3.4) in donor sperm. The rate of oocyte survival was (73±25) %, (88±10) % and (66±25) %. The rate of fertilization rate was (84. 6±0. 9) %, (79. 3±2. 0) % and (82. 8±15.0) %. The rate of implantation was (20. 0±44. 7) %, (33. 0±0. 1) % , (41.6±41.7) %. The rate of clinical pregnancy was 1/5 in oneself cycles,3/3 in donor oocyte cycles, 5/8 banked donor sperm cycles in group C. All above clinical parameters were not statistically different (P >0. 05). (3) In group A, one women underwent IVFET and no clinical pregnancy was observed. One women pregnancy was terminated at two months in group B.The clinical pregnancies rate of group C was 9/16, late abortion occurred in 1 woman, the other 8 women underwent term pregnancy, including 5 male infants and 4 female infants. All of infants showed normal Karyotype. Live-birth rates per warmed oocyte was 5.9% (8/135). The mean gestational weeks and birth weight of the infants were (39. 4±0. 9) weeks and (3574±569) g, respectively. Conclusions Embryo quality and clinical outcome of thawing cycles could be significantly improved when oocyte vitrification was performed within 2 hours from oocyte retrieval and improved thawing method.
4.Clinical study on 160 cases of herpes zoster treated by traditional Chinese medcine
Lidong ZHOU ; Bo LI ; Yihong ZHENG ; Yuejun SHI ; Shunpeng SONG ; Cheng ZHAN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(1):64-65
Objective To study the effects of treating herpes zoster with the combination of Chinese and western medicine.Methods 160 cases of herpes zoster were randomly recruited into a treatment group(n=80),and a control group (n=80).The control group was treated with westem medicine(acyclovir,ethacridine solvents,and vitamin B6 and B12).The treatment group was administrated with Chinese medicines,acupuncture and cupping on the basis of treats in the control group Results The total effective rate was 100%in the treatment group and 72.5%in the control group.There was significant difference between the two groups(χ~2=23.85,P<0.05).Conclusion The combination of Chinese and western medicine is effective in treating herpes zoster and worthy of generalization.
5.Establishment of a skin-infection model in immunosuppressive SD rats induced by cyclophosphamide
Gang SONG ; Xin WANG ; Jiangfeng LIU ; Jinpeng ZHANG ; Tianju HU ; Yihong PENG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2013;(6):458-461
Objective To establish an effective and stable rat model of skin-infection for evaluating the therapeutic effects of topical anti-infection drugs.Methods SD rats were subcutaneously injected with cyclophosphamide to induce immunosuppression,and then surgical incisions were made on both sides of the spine.The rat model of skin-infection was established by applying methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas suspension to the incisions for two consecutive days,and evaluated by analyzing infection status,pathological changes and healing time.Results The development of pyogenic infection was detected in all of the rats.Compared with the non-cyclophosphamide treated group,the cyclophosphamide treated group showed a more severe infection both from the visual inspection and the microscopic observation,moreover,its healing time was delayed more than 10 days.Conclusion The skin-infection model was successfully established in immunosuppressed rats induced by cyclophosphamide,which could be applicable to the efficacy evaluation of anti-infection drugs for external use on skin infection.
6.Combination of internal and external use of Chinese material medica with syndrome differentiation in treating 200 cases of acne vulgaris
Yuejun SHI ; Bo LI ; Yihong ZHENG ; Shunpeng SONG ; Cheng ZHAN ; Yinghua ZHU ; Qiao LI
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy 2005;0(06):-
Objective:To observe the effect of internal and external use of Chinese material medica with syndrome differentiation on acne vulgaris.Methods:200 patients with acne vulgaris were randomly divided into treatment group(110 cases)and control group(90 cases).Treatment group were given acne facial mask,oral medicine decoction,and the control group were treated with13-cis-Retinoic Acid Capsules,topical Clindamycin Gel,7 weeks for a course of treatment,the clinical effect were compared.Results:The effect on facial lesion in treatment group and control group had significant difference(P
7.Study on serum erythropoietin levels in patients of hematologic malignancies with aneamia and application of recombinant human erythropoietin
Lingsong CHEN ; Qiurong ZHANG ; Xingguo CHEN ; Wenwei SONG ; Guihua ZHANG ; Jinge XU ; Lanyun LI ; Yongsheng LI ; Yihong HUANG
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2009;18(11):681-683
Objective To investigate the effect of recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) in patients of hematologic malignancies with aneamia and its relationship of serum erythropoietin levels. Methods Serum EPO (sEPO) level in 80 patients with hematologic malignancies were detected by chemolumimiscence,and treated by recombinant human erythropoietin for patients with Hb<100 g/L. Results The effect on aneamia in tumor patients with remission were significantly higher than that with no-remission. The patients with lower level of sEPO had better respose to treatment by rhEPO than patients with higher level. Conclusion Higher level of sEPO in patients with no-remission hematopoietic tumor, with condition of marrow erythropoiesis aplasia, the effect of rhEPO was poor;, but sEPO level in patients with remission hematopoietic tumor were nearly normal with recovery of marrow erythropoiesis aplasia was effective by use of rhEPO.
8.Impact of ticagrelor adherence on cardiovascular outcomes in pateints with stable coronary artery diseases
Juan LIU ; Hongbing YAN ; Li SONG ; Yihong HUA ; Hanjun ZHAO ; Chen LIU ; Peng ZHOU ; Jiannan LI ; Yu TAN
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2017;25(6):301-306
Objective Ticagrelor-related dyspnea may affect the medication adherence of patients with coronary artery disease.This study aims to assess the impact of ticagrelor adherence on 1-year cardiovascular outcomes in pateints with stable coronary artery diseases (SCAD).Methods This study includes the patients with SCAD from Fuwai hospital who discharged with ticagrelor between Jan.2015 to Jun.2015.We collected data of clinical characteristics and ticagrelor adherence from these patients by reviewing the electronic medical records and personnel interview.Follow-up was performed at 6 and 12 months by telephone interview or office visits.Results A total of 155 patients with SCAD were enrolled,of whom 122 (78.7%) were males with a mean age (57.0 ± 10.0) years.Among them,50 (32.3%) patients have a history of myocardial infraction and 106 (68.4%) patients had angiographic confirmed left main and/or multivessel disease.Forty-six patients (29.7%) with SCAD prematurely stopped ticagrelor within 12 months,while 25 (16.1%) patients switched from ticagrelor to clopidogrel.Hemorrhagic events and locally unavailable ticagrelor were the major reasons causes of the premature discontinuation of ticagrelor.Univariate analysis showed age,body mass index (BMI),hypertention and locally unavailable ticagrelor as relative factors for early ticagrelor discontinuation after discharge.Multivariate analysis revealed unavailable drug locally (OR 0.25,95% CI 0.09-0.69) and elderly patients (OR 4.13,95% CI 1.40-12.19) were risk factors for low persientence or premature ticagrelor discontinuation.Conclusion This study showed poor ticagrelor adherence in patients with SCAD after discharge.Locally unavailable ticagrelor and elderly patients were strong predictors of poor ticagrelor adherence.Discontinuation to ticagrelor prematurely may not have impact on adverse cardiovascular outcomes.
9.Stress hyperglycemia predicts the outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke
Tingting LIU ; Mingli HE ; Bingchao XU ; Yongjin ZHANG ; Yihong SONG ; Bei SUN ; Gang YUAN ; Bo ZHANG ; Guanghui ZHANG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2021;29(12):885-892
Objective:To investigate the predictive value of stress hyperglycemia for the functional outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS).Methods:Patients with AIS admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Lianyungang, Xuzhou Medical University from September 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020 were enrolled prospectively. The glucose to glycated hemoglobin ratio (GAR) was used to express stress hyperglycemia. The functional outcome was evaluated by the modified Rankin Scale at 3 month after discharge, 0-2 was defined as a good outcome and >2 as a poor outcome. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the independent related factors of functional outcome. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the predictive value of GAR for poor functional outcome. Results:A total of 1 286 patients with AIS were included. Their median age was 67 years old, and 762 were males (59.3%). The median baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score was 2. The median fasting blood glucose level was 5.48 mmol/L, the median glycosylated hemoglobin was 6.00%, and the median GAR was 0.92. Eight hundred and twelve patients (63.1%) had good outcomes and 474 (36.9%) had poor outcomes. The GAR in the good outcome group was significantly lower than that in the poor outcome group (0.86 vs. 1.03; P<0.001). All patients were divided into 4 groups (GAR1, GAR2, GAR3, and GAR4) according to the GAR quartile from low to high. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that after adjusting for relevant confounding factors, GAR4 (taking the GAR1 as a reference, odds ratio [ OR] 8.896, 95% confidence interval [ CI] 5.775-13.702; P<0.001), age ( OR 1.041, 95% CI 1.027-1.055; P<0.001) and baseline NIHSS score classification ( OR 25.898, 95% CI 14.221-47.163; P<0.001) were closely associated with the poor outcomes at 3 months. Further subgroup analysis showed that the higher level of GAR was significantly and independently correlated with the poor functional outcome, regardless of whether the patients had diabetes or not. The ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve of GAR predicting poor outcome at 3 months was 0.705 (95% CI 0.675-0.735; P<0.001), and the predictive value was significantly higher than that of glycosylated hemoglobin and fasting blood glucose. When the cut-off value of GAR was 0.97, the Yoden index was the largest, which was 0.370. The sensitivity and specificity of its predicting the poor outcome at 3 months were 61.6% and 75.4%. Conclusion:Whether or not diabetes is present, GAR is an independent predictor of the poor outcomes in patients with AIS.