1.Influence of Lithospermum on pregnancy
Zifei YIN ; Yuzhi HU ; Yonghua SU
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2007;5(5):494-6
Lithospermum has been widely used in clinic for a long time. It can lower the levels of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone in blood serum and inhibit ovulation, thus causing infertility. Due to its effect of lowering chorionic gonadotropin, restraining the development of corpus luteum graviditatis and interfering the growth of uterus and the supply of embryotrophy, Lithospermum has been confirmed to be effective in termination of pregnancy and herb abortion. Therefore Lithospermum can not be used in those who intend to conceive or do not need to terminate pregnancy. The authors suggest that the influence of Lithospermum on pregnancy should be studied objectively and should be emphasized in clinical teaching of traditional Chinese medicine to ensure the correct and reasonable application of Lithospermum.
2.Dosimetry study on conformal radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy and intensity modulated arc radiotherapy in middle thoracic esophageal cancer
Yao SUN ; Xijun LIU ; Tonghai LIU ; Yonghua YU ; Yong YIN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2013;(1):15-18
Objective To compare the dosimetry of three different radiation therapy plans [threedimensional conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT),intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT),intensity modulated arc radiotherapy (IMAT)].Methods Selected 15 cases with middle thoracic esophageal cancer,Varian Eclipse 8.6 planning systems were designed with 3DCRT,IMRT,IMAT,3DCRT using 5-8 coplanar radiation fields,IMRT using 7 coplanar radiation fields,IMAT using 2 radians.Three planned dose difference were compared.Results Compared with 3DCRT,IMRT and IMAT were better with heterogeneity index (HI),conformality index (CI),VPTV 95 %,V5,V20,V35 of total lung,and V30 of heart (t =2.531,P< 0.05).There was no statistically significant difference for the V10,V15,V25,V30 mean dose of total lung,the mean dose of heart,the maximum dose of spinal cord,and the minimum dose of PTV among the three plans (t =1.325,P >0.05).Conclusion IMAT and IMRT are similar in the middle thoracic esophageal cancer radiotherapy target volume dose coverage and organs at risk protection,they are better than 3DCRT.IMAT in the monitor units and delivery time are less than IMRT.
3.Case Study of the Comprehensive Care for College Student with Depression in the Sight of Ethics
Huifang SHI ; Yonghua CHEN ; Nan WANG ; Yin LYU
Chinese Medical Ethics 2017;30(8):1006-1010
Objective:To explore the effectiveness of comprehensive care and help system to promote the rehabilitation of patients with depression,through the case study of 1 typical college student with depression.Method:Through the establishment of the community network support system:teacher's home visits and talk,professional counseling,love and support from dormitory roommates,classmates and relatives,we provided a three-in-one community comprehensive support system and comprehensively used health education,social support,cognitive therapy and other methods,in order to promote the rehabilitation of patients with depression.Results:Through the systematic and scientific comprehensive care,the patient basically freed from the shadow of depression and put into the clinical practice with a positive attitude.Conclusion:Comprehensive Care Education is possible to promote the rehabilitation of college students with depression.
4.A comparison study of pharmacokinetics between bufalin-loaded bovine serum albumin nanoparticles and bufalin in rats.
Huiqing ZHANG ; Zifei YIN ; Jiayu SHENG ; Zhuqian JIANG ; Baoyu WU ; Yonghua SU
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2012;10(6):674-80
To determine the bufalin concentration in rats' plasma by establishing a high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) method, and to evaluate and compare the pharmacokinetic characteristics of bufalin-loaded bovine serum albumin nanoparticles (bufalin-BSA-NP) and bufalin.
5.Impacts of Different Host Trees on the Quality of Taxillus Chinensis
Hui ZHANG ; Feiying HUANG ; Benwei SU ; Kaixin ZHU ; Hailin LU ; Shenggao YIN ; Min GUO ; Yonghua LI
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;18(7):1182-1187
Taxillus chinensis,belonging to hemiparasitic herbal medicine and featuring its wild host range,is used for relief from rheumatic conditions,reinforcement of liver and kidney,strengthening of tendon and bone,and prevention of abortion.It showed that host trees presented significant impacts on the quality of Taxillus chinensis in the modern researches.In this study,both domestic and foreign published articles over Taxillus chinensis from various host trees were reviewed to summarized its herbalogy,chemical constituents,toxicity,and pharmacological action.In regard to the influences on the quality of medicinal materials,ideas and references for the quality control of Taxillus chinensis were provided by analyzing the quality of Taxillus chinensis impacted by hosts.
6. Optimization of Erzhi pill molding process
Journal of International Pharmaceutical Research 2015;42(5):650-653
Objective To optimize the molding process of Erzhi pill. Methods Using the external properties of pill the pill weight, disintegration time as the comprehensive evaluation index, the L9(34) orthogonal test was used to test the effects of three factors: the relative density of thick paste(A), the powder fineness(B), and the proportion of powder and honey (C). Results The best molding process was as follows: the relative density of thick paste was 1.25, the powder fineness was 100 meshes, and the proportion of powder and honey was 1: 0.6. Conclusion This optimized molding process proved to be repeatable simple and feasible. The Erzhi pill made by this preparation technology are round, the color and luster are uniform and the dissolving time is short. It provides the basis for studying the molding process of Erzhi pill.
7.Molecular characteristics of the full-length genome of dengue serotype 1 virus strains isolated from dengue fever cases in Sino-Myanmar border region in Yunnan Province, China
Tingsong HU ; Hailin ZHANG ; Yonghua LIU ; Songmiao XU ; Huachang LI ; Bo DENG ; Xiaoxiong YIN ; Ying HUANG ; Fuqiang ZHANG ; Quanshui FAN
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2017;33(6):473-480
We investigated the molecular characteristics of the full-length genome of 14 dengue serotype 1 virus (DENV-1)strains isolated in Sino-Myanmar border region in Yunnan Province,China during 2013-2015.Isolation of dengue virus was using C6/36 cell culture method.Viral RNA was extracted from virus isolates,and then the full-length genome was amplified by RT-PCR.The homology and phylogenetic analysis was made on the nucleotide and deduced amino acid sequences by bioinformatics software including ClastalX1.83 and MEGA6 etc.Results showed that fourteen strains of DENV-1 isolated from dengue fever cases,of these,9 strains from Ruili City of Dehong Prefecture,3 from Lincang Prefecture,2 from Kunming City.RT-PCR and sequencing indicated that the full-length genes (10 735 nt) of 14 DENV-1 strains were obtained,and their open reading frame (95-10 271) were coded 3 392 amino acid residues.The genotypes of DENV-1 were revealed by homology and phylogenetic analysis based on structural and non-structural proteins.Thirteen were genotype Ⅰ (G-Ⅰ) (7 from indigenous cases in Ruili and Lincang and 6 from imported case from Myanmar to Ruili,Lincang and Kunming),and 1 G-Ⅲ from imported case from India to Kunming.The phylogenic analysis indicated that the 13 isolates from Yunnan divided into 2 phylogenic subgroups,and they had a closer genetic relationship with the strains isolated from Southeast Asia.The gene sequences of the 13 G-Ⅰ strains have been acquired,the rate of their nucleotide homology and amino acid homology were 97.02 %-100 % and 98.78 %100 % respectively.Compared with 6 strains from Southeast Asia,nucleotide homology and amino acid homology were 96.53%-99.53% and 97.33%-100% respectively.Compared with prototype strain (US_Hawaii) of DENV-1,nucleotide homology and amino acid homology were 93.76%-94.45 % and 95.86 %-96.91% respectively.Compared with US_Hawaii strain,there were 44 and 150 different sites in amino acid of structural and non-structural proteins,respectively.The G-1 of DENV-1 have been popular in Sino-Myanmar border region in Yunnan,2013-2015.They have genetic diversity but multiple transmission sources were from Myanmar,and should strengthen control cross-border spread of dengue fever in this region.It is necessary to further study that change of the amino acid sites of Yunnan strains of DENV-1 is related to its antigenicity and pathogenicity.
8.Determination of Six Index Components in Xiaoyao Pills by Quantitative Analysis of Multi-components by Single Marker
China Pharmacist 2018;21(5):930-933
Objective:To develop a method of quantitative analysis of multi-components by single marker (QAMS) for six active constituents in Xiaoyao pills. Methods:Using glycyrrhizic acid as the reference, an HPLC method with a Kromasil C18 column (250 mm ×4.6 mm,5 μm) was applied,the mobile phase was acetonitrile(A)-0.1% phosphoric acid solution(B) with gradient elution (0-10 min,5 % A;10-25 min,5 % →20 % A;20-70 min,15 % →60 % A and 40-60 min,60 % A). The detection wavelength was 280nm,the column temperature was 35℃ and the injection volume was 10 μl. The relative correction factors among the six index components were detected by QAMS. The contents of the six index components were determined by an external standard method and QAMS to compare the results obtained from the two different methods and verify the practicability and stability of QAMS. Results:The established QAMS was used to determine the six index components in Xiaoyao pills,and totally 6 batches of Xiaoyao pills were determined.There were no significant differences in the calculated values and the determined ones (P > 0.05). Conclusion:The QAMS method is simple,effective and accurate in determining the contents of the six index components in Xiaoyao pills,which can be used for the quality control of Xiaoyao pills and provide reference for the further study.
9.Relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus and serum stromal cell derived factor 1 levels
zhou Qiong YIN ; Kexin SUN ; Zhike LIU ; Juan JUAN ; Xiao XIANG ; Jin LI ; Tao WU ; Dafang CHEN ; Yonghua HU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(17):2939-2942
Objective To explore the relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)and serum stromal cell derived factor-1(SDF-1)levels. Methods A community-based epidemiological field study for T2DM patients and non-T2DM subjects was conducted in Beijing,China. Every subject underwent physical examinations, biochemical tests of stromal cell derived factor 1 and so on,and completed a standardized questionnaire. A total of 756 subjects were recruited in our analysis ,including 267 T2DM patients and 489 non-T2DM subjects ,T2DM patients were further divided into 81 simple T2DM patients and 186 macrovascular complication patients on the basis of the status of macrovascular complication. The correlation between serum SDF-1 levels and T2DM was analyzed. Results Compared with non-T2DM group,the level of SDF-1 in T2DM group was higher(P=0.019). The level of SDF-1 in simple T2DM group was also higher than macrovascular complication group(P=0.044). In the multi-ple linear regression analysis,after adjustment for age,gender,smoking,drinking,dyslipidemia,hypertension and BMI,SDF-1 level in simple T2DM group was higher than macrovascular complication group(P = 0.049), still. Conclusions Simple T2DM patients had a higher serum SDF-1 level than T2DM patients with macrovascular complications as well as those who did not suffer T2DM,suggesting that the stromal cell derived factor-1 may play a certain role in the development of T2DM and macrovascular complications.
10.Relationship between glycemic control and visceral adiposity index among the patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Yaying CAO ; Xun TANG ; Kexin SUN ; Zhike LIU ; Xiao XIANG ; Juan JUAN ; Jing SONG ; Qiongzhou YIN ; Deji ZHAXI ; Yanan HU ; Yanfen YANG ; Moye SHI ; Yaohua TIAN ; Shaoping HUANG ; Xiaofen LIU ; Na LI ; Jin LI ; Tao WU ; Dafang CHEN ; Yonghua HU
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2017;49(3):446-450
Objective: To explore the relationship between glycemic control and visceral adiposity index (VAI) among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients.Methods: A community-based epidemiological field study for patients with T2DM aged ≥ 40 years was conducted in China.Every participant underwent physical examinations, biochemical tests of fasting glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and so on, and a questionnaire, including anthropometric characteristics, lifestyle, disease history, family history, and medication use.Those participants with HbA1c ≥7.0% were classified as the poorly controlled in our analysis of relationship between glycemic control and VAI.Anthropometric characteristics, lifestyle, and biochemical indexes of the participants were compared among the groups of different VAI levels.Logistic models were applied in multiple analysis adjusting for possible confounders.Results: A total of 1 607 patients with T2DM were recruited in our analysis with a mean age of (59.4±8.1) years and an average T2DM duration of (7.0±6.4) years.Among them, 78.3% were on hypoglycemic therapy.The cutoff points of quartiles of VAI were calculated for the males and females, respectively.According to the ascending order of the quartiles of VAI, the participants were divided into four groups, i.e.Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4.The poor glycemic control rate for these groups were 60.6%, 65.7%, 70.1%, and 71.0%, respectively (Trend χ2=12.20, P<0.001).After adjustment for age, gender, systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), LDL-C, smoking, cardio-cerebral vascular disease (CVD) history, hypoglycemic therapy, T2DM duration, and family history of diabetes, the Logistic regression models showed that the glycemic control rate was significantly associated with VAI levels among the patients with T2DM.Compared with the participants in group Q1, the ORs of poor glycemic control for those in groups Q2, Q3, and Q4 were 1.239 (95%CI 0.918 to 1.672), 1.513 (95%CI 1.117 to 2.050), and 1.535 (95%CI 1.128to 2.088), respectively (trend P=0.003).With each quartile increase in VAI, the OR of poor glycemic control was 1.162 (95%CI 1.054 to 1.282).Conclusion: The glycemic control among the patients with T2DM is significantly associated with VAI.High level of VAI is an indicator of poor glycemic control.