1.Myocardial protective effects of rosuvastatin in patients with unstable angina pectoris undergoing coronary stent implantation
Drug Evaluation Research 2017;40(2):233-236
Objective To investigate the myocardial protective effects of rosuvastatin in patients with unstable angina pectoris undergoing coronary stent implantation.Methods Patients (90 cases) with unstable angina pectoris undergoing coronary stent implantation in No.215 Hospital of Shanxi Nuclear Industry from January 2014 to May 2016 were divided into observation group and control group,45 cases in each group.Patients in the observation group were treated with rosuvastatin,and patients in the control group were treated with atorvastatin.The levels of CK-MB,cTnⅠ,h-FABP,hs-CRP,TNF-α,INF-γ,IL-6,IL-10,and IL-18 were compared between two groups.Adverse drug reaction and major adverse cardiac events of two groups were recorded.Results After 24 h operation,the levels of CK-MB,cTnⅠ,hs-CRP,TNF-α,INF-γ,IL-10,and IL-18 of two group were significantly higher than those before operation (P < 0.05),and those in observation group were significantly lower than control group (P < 0.05).There was no difference in h-FABP between two groups before and after operation (P < 0.05).The level of IL-6 in the observation group after operation was higher than that before operation,but the difference was not significant (P < 0.05);The level of IL-6 in the control group was significantly higher than that before operation and that of observation group (P <0.05);The rates of drug adverse reactions and major adverse cardiac events were similar in two groups.Conclusion Compared with same doseatorvastatin,the effects of rosuvastatin in muscle damage and inflammatory response are better,and do not increase adverse reactions.
3.Effect of pioglitazone on the expression of PPARγ, NF-κB c-Rel and Bcl-xL in cultured rat cortical neurons after the oxygen-glucose/reoxygenation
Lanying HE ; Bei ZHANG ; Yong LUO
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2013;21(5):357-362
Objective To investigate the effect of pioglitazone (PIO) on the expression of peroxisome proliferators-activated receptor γ (PPARγ),nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) c-Rel and anti-apoptosis factor Bcl-xL in cultured Wistar rat cortical neurons after oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R).Methods The rat cerebral cortical neurons were primarily cultured in vitro and a model of OGD/R was induced.The rats were divided into 7 groups:normal,OGD 4 h/R 6 h,OGD 4 h/R 12 h,OGD 4 h/R 6 h + PIO,OGD 4 h/R 6 h + PPARγ inhibitor T0070907 (TIO),OGD 4 h/R 12 h + PIO,and OGD 4 h/R 12 h + TIO groups.Western blot was used to detect the expression of PPARγ and NF-κB c-Rel protein in neurons.Reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction assay was used to detect the expression of Bcl-xL mRNA in neurons.Results Western blot analysis showed that the expression levels of PPARγ and NF-κB c-Rel proteins after OGD/R were increased significantly compared to those of the normal group (P <0.01).After giving PIO,the expression levels of PPARγ and NF-κB c-Rel proteins were further increased,and they were significantly higher than those in the OGD 4 h/R 6 h and OGD 4 h/R 12 h groups (P <0.01),and after giving TIO,the expression levels of PPARγ and NF-κB c-Rel proteins were decreased,and they were significantly lower than those in the OGD/R group (P <0.05) and the corresponding PIO group (P <0.01).Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction analysis showed that the expression level of Bcl-xL mRNA in the OGD 4 h/R 6 h group was significantly higher than that in the normal group (P <0.01).The expression level of Bcl-xL mRNA in the PIO group was significantly higher than that in the OGD 4 h/R 6 h and OGD 4 h/R 12 h groups (P <0.01).After giving TIO,the expression of Bcl-xL mRNA was decreased.It was significantly lower than that in the OGD/R and corresponding PIO groups (P < 0.05 and P < 0.01).Conclusions PIO can upregulate the expression of PPARγ protein in cultured cortical neurons after OGD/R,and then increase the expression of anti-apoptotic factor Bcl-xL mRNA of NF-κB c-Rel regulation.This may be the part mechanism of PPARγ neuroprotective effect.
4.Effects of motor imagery therapy on function of upper extremity in stroke patients
Gang WANG ; Deqing ZHANG ; Jian-Yong HE ;
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2003;0(11):-
Objective To study the effects of motor imagery therapy on functional performance of upper ex- tremity in stroke patients.Methods Sixty cases of stroke were divided into a treatment group(n=30) and a con- trol group(n=30).The control group was treated with routine rehabilitation training,while the treatment group was treated with motor imagery therapy in addition to the routine rehabilitation training.The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA),upper extremity function test(UEFT)and simple test for evaluating hand function(STEF)were used to as- sess the upper extremity function before and after six months of treatment.Results After treatment,patients in both groups scored significantly better with the FMA scales,UEFT scales and STEF scales when compared to their scores obtained before the treatment(P
5.The application of ExacTrac X-ray image guide system for the therapy of head tumor and quality control
Wei YING ; Youan HE ; Yong HE ; Dekang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2015;24(2):193-195
Objective To study the ExacTrac X-ray image guide system for patients with head and neck cancer.Methods Ten patients were chosen foe this study.It was immoblized using the head mask and frame fixtures.The two KV X-ray units were matched with the digitally reconstructed radiographs after positioning with the infrared markers.Then the setup errors on x (horizontal axis),y (vertical axis) and z (up-down) directions and rotation errors were obtained.Paired t-test between any two direction difference errors.Results The setup errors with ExacTrac X-ray image guide system for the patients in x,y,z directions and rotation errors were (0.57 ± 0.24) mm,(0.68 ± 0.19) mm,(1.54 ± 0.29) mm,(0.54 ±0.13) °,(0.60 ± 0.23) °,(0.51 ± 0.15) °.The z-axis direction have slightly larger error (P =0.02,0.01).The others have not statistical significance (P =0.06,0.10-0.41).Conclusions To use ExacTrac X-ray image guide system cooperating with the six degree of freedom treatment couch in image guided radiotherapy for is feasible,the motion errors < 2 mm,the rotation errors < 2°.Reduced of the setup errors with replace the sphere or to reduce pollution of the sphere,improve the accuracy,it could provide a better quality assurance in radiation therapy.
6.Efficacy of clopidogrel and fluvastatin in cerebral infarction and its effect on quality of life
Zhonglan TIAN ; Yong ZHANG ; Gaiping HE ; Bin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2016;36(9):65-67
Objective To investigate the clinical effect and quality of life of clopidogrel combined with atorvastatin in the treatment of cerebral infrction.Methods 74 patients with cerebral infarction were randomly divided into study group and control group, 37 cases in each group.The control group applied the traditional treatment methods, and the study group were treated with drug combination therapy ( clopidogrel +fluvastatin) on the basis of the control group.After 1 course (6 months), the scores of neurological function and activity, clinical efficacy and quality of life of the two groups were observed and compared.Results National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale ( NIHSS) and Fugl-Meyer were significantly improved in the two groups at discharge (P<0.05), but the improvement degree of the study group was significantly better than the control group (P<0.05).In the control group, 7 cases were ineffective, the effective rate was 81.1%, while the study group was 3 cases, the effective rate was 91.9%, with statistically significant differences(P<0.05), The study group were significantly better than the control group (P<0.05) in the physiological, environmental, health status and quality of life, but the difference was not statistically significant in the psychological and social dimensions.Conclusion Clopidogrel combined with fluvastatin in treating cerebral infarction could significantly improve the treatment efficiency, effectively control blood lipid levels of patients, and improve nerve function and activity ability of patients, and ultimately improve the quality of life of patients.
7.Influence of the timing of microsurgical clipping on the prognosis of patients with poor-grade aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Bingwei SONG ; Yong ZHEN ; Liang HE ; Linhai SHEN ; Nan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2015;(7):352-355,379
Objective To investigate the influence of different timing of surgery on patients with poor-grade intracranial aneurysm. Methods The clinical data of 86 patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (Hunt-Hess gradeⅣ toⅤ)were analyzed retrospectively. The patients were divided into an ultra-early treatment group (the operative time within 24 h after onset;n=40),an early treatment group, (24 to 72 h after onset;n=27),and middle and late treatment group (>72 h after onset;n=19)according to the different timing of surgery. The prognosis of patients at 6 months after procedure was evaluated with the modified Rankin Scale (mRS)scores. The differences of the rate of good prognosis (mRS 0 to 2)and mortality in patients of the 3 groups were compared. Results (1 )The ratios of good prognosis in the ultra-early treatment group,early treatment group,and middle and late treatment group were 55. 0%(n=22),33. 3%(n=9),and 21. 1%(n=4),respectively. There were significant differences (P<0. 05). The mortality rate of the ultra-early treatment group (7. 5%)was lower than that of the early treatment group (25. 9%) or middle and late treatment group (42. 1%). There were significant differences (P<0. 05). (2)There were significant differences in the rate of good prognosis in different timing of surgery in patients with gradeⅣ(P<0. 05);there was no significant difference in the rate of good prognosis in patients with grade Ⅴ(P>0. 05). The mortality ratios in patients of the 3 groups were 2/18,4/11,and 6/11,respectively. There were significant differences (P<0. 05). Conclusion Ultra-early operation may benefit part of the patients with poor-grade aneurysm,particularly in patients with gradeⅣ. As for the patients with grade Ⅴ, ultra-early operation may help to reduce short-term mortality rate,however,the rate of vegetative state is high.
8.Effects of valsartan on phosphatase and tensin homologue deleted on chromosome ten (PTEN) in spontaneously hypertensive rats
Jie ZHANG ; Changhui LIU ; Yong HE ; Chunyang WEI ; Shaohua WANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2004;0(09):-
AIM: To observe the effects of valsartan on the cardiac hypertrophy and the expression of PTEN in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). METHODS: Twenty 12-week-old male SHR were randomly divided into 2 groups:SHR positive control group and valsartan treating group ( 30 mg?kg -1?d -1). 10 homogenous Wistar-kyoto (WKY) rats were served as normal control group. Blood pressure and the ratio of left ventricular weight to body weight(LVW/BW)of rats were monitored periodically during the 8-weeks studies. Expression of PTEN in cardiac myocytes was determined by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS: Blood pressure and LVW/BW increased in the valsartan group more than those in the SHR control group, and the expression of PTEN in cardiac myocytes in valsartan group increased more than that in the SHR control group, but the indexes were lower than those in the WKY group. CONCLUSION: Valsartan can not only inhibit the progression of cardiac hypertrophy in spontaneously hypertensive rats, but also increase the expression of PTEN. PTEN may play a role in cardiac hypertrophy.
9.Effects of Methylmercury on Behavioral Teratogenesis of Rats
he-xi, ZHANG ; yu, DING ; yong-jun, BU
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 1986;0(02):-
Objective To study the effect of methylmercury on the behavioral teratogenesis in filial r ats.Method Pregnant rats were injected intra-abdominally with 0 ,0.75,1.50,3.00 mg/kg methylmercury every other day,then early physiological fun ctions and behavioral functions of their filial rats were observed. Results The results indicated that when impregnated female ra ts were heavily exposed to methylmercury, early physiological development and be havioral development of their filial rats were retarded.Conclusion The methylmercury likely has the effect on behavioral teratogenesis of rats. J Appl Clin Pediatr,2005,20(2):153-155
10.Clinical characteristics and drug resistance of 176 strains of candida isolated from children with blood infections
Zhongyuan HE ; Xiuzhen ZHOU ; Jianhua LIU ; Zhijie ZHANG ; Yong LIU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2016;23(7):471-475
Objective To analyze the pathogen distribution and drug resistance of candida isolated from children with blood infections in our hospital,and to provide reference for clinical effective prevention and treatment.Methods The blood specimens of pediatric patients were collected between January 2009 and December 2015,and were cultured using BacT/ALERT 3D and BD9140 instruments.The candida were separated with Sobaurandps agar culture medium,and identified with chromogenic medium,API 20CAUX test strips or VITEK-2 compact YST card.The minimal inhibitory concentration of 5 drugs were determined by ATB FUNGUS 3 system.Results In 176 cases,92 strains (52.3%) were from neonatal ward,and 46 strains (26.1%) were from PICU.In newborn group,85 strains were isolated from premature,which contained the low and very low birth weight infants (37 strains),pneumonia(20 strains),neonatal respiratory distress syndrome(9 strains).In PICU,the strains were commonly isolated from children with severe infection.Among 176 strains of candida,71 strains (40.3%) were C.albicans,62 strains (35.2%) were C.parapsilosis,16 strains(9.1%) were C.glabrata,9 strains(5.1%) were C.tropicalis,and 18 strains(10.2%) belonged to other candida.Conclusion Candida blood infections can happen at all age of chlidren.The most common strains detected from blood were C.albicans,followed by C.parapsilosis.Most of these strains are susceptible to antifungal drugs,such as fluconazole,except C.glabrata.The sensitive rates to commonly used antifungal drug are more than 93%.The selection of antifungal drugs should be based on the species of strains.