1.Effect of dexamethasone and formoterol on expression of TLR4 in macrophages differentiated from THP-1 cell line
Yongping GAO ; Qi HOU ; Haoyan WANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2013;15(11):1490-1494
Objective Inhaled corticosteroids combined with long β2-adrenoceptor agonist are widely used in treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,but mechanisms remain unclear.Methods Macrophage cells differentiated from THP-1 cell line were stimulated with dexamethasone and/or formoterol with or without lipopolysaccharide (LPS).TLR4 mRNA and protein were examined by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blotting.Results A dose-dependent up regulation in TLR4 mRNA and protein expression in the presence of LPS was found.Treatment with dexamethasone (10-10 ~ 10-6mol/L) resulted in a dose-dependent reduction in TLR4 mRNA and protein.Stimulation with formeterol (10-7 mol/L and 10-6 mol/L) caused up regulation of TLR4.Formoterol (10-6mol/L)partially reversed the inhibitory effect of dexamethasone (10-6 mol/L) on TLR4 expression in the presence of LPS.Conclusions Modulation of TLR4 in macrophages by dexamethasone and/or formoterol may be one of the mechanisms for combination and have important implications for the treatment of airway inflammation in response to gram-negative bacteria.
2.Antidepressants in the treatment of functional dyspepsia
Bihui YANG ; Yongping ZHENG ; Zhensong GAO
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2001;0(04):-
Objective To evaluate the role of antidepressants in the treatment of functional dyspepsia (FD). Methods 90 cases of FD with anxious depressive manifestations were randomizely allocated into antidyspepsia group, antidepressant group and antidyspepsia and antidepressants combination group. All patients were treated for 8 weeks. Results FD scores(upper abdominal distention, satiety, abdominal pain, belching) with Zung depression scale and HAMD scale decreased after treatment in all three groups. Symptoms in combination group improved with a total efficacy rate of 86.7%, and HAMD efficacy rate 86.7%. Both were much higher than those in antidyspepsia group(36.7% and 10.0%, respectively, P
3.Study on quality standard for Jixiangcao Buccal Tablets
Li GAO ; Yongping ZHANG ; Lan ZHOU ;
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(02):-
AIM: To establish the quality standard for Jixiangcao Buccal Tablets(Herba Reineckea Camea, Radix Asteris, Heaba Houttugnlae, Pericarpium Papaveris, Heaba Ephedrae etc.). METHODS: TLC was used for the identification of Herba Reineckea Camea and Pericarpium Papaveris. HPLC was used for the determination of ephedrine hydrocholoride in the Buccal tablets. RESULTS: TLC identification was highly specific and the spots were clear. The linear range for ephedrine hydrocholoride was in the range of 0.404~2.02?g and its average recovery was 97.03% and RSD 2.2%, respectively. CONCLUSION: The quality standard is able to effectively control the quality of Jixiangcao Buccal Tablets.
4.Effects of mesalazine combined with bifico on the treatment of ulcerative colitis and on TLR4 and MyD88
Yongping ZHANG ; Yifeng ZHOU ; Pingfan WANG ; Huyun GAO ; Xican YU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2014;(4):498-500
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of mesalazine combined with bifico in the treatment of ulcerative co -litis (UC) and its effect on toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88).Methods A total of 86 cases of UC was randomly divided into the observation and control groups with 43 cases in each group .The observation group was given me-salazine combined bifico treatment , and the control group was given mesalazine , and eight weeks as a course of treatment .The clinical efficacy was observed .Serum TLR4 and MyD88 were tested.Adverse reaction in treatment was recorded .Results The total effective rate (95.35%) in observation group was significantly higher than that (81.40%) in control group( P <0.05).The serum TLR4 and MyD88 after treatment of two groups were significantly lower than that before treatment , respectively ( P <0.05 or P <0.01 ) , and the decline in TLR4 of observation group was superior to that of control group ( P <0.05 ) .The difference of adverse reaction rate in two groups was not significant ( P >0.05 ) .Conclusions Mesalazine combined with bifico in the treatment of UC is safe and effective . The effect may be related to regulation of peripheral blood TLR 4 and MyD88 content .
5.Analysis of Adenoid Vegetation Children with Different Types of Tympanograms and Secretory Otitis Media
Yongping GAO ; Congzhe TIAN ; Huiqing LIU ; Shenghuan MENG ; Haiyan LIU
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2013;(6):590-592
Objective To explore the relationship between adenoid vegetation children with different types of tympanograms and secretory otitis media in children and diagnosis of secretory otitis media .Methods A retrospec-tive study was carried out among 328 cases with adenoid vegetation in children ,including simple adenoid vegetation and associated with chronic tonsillitis and tonsillar hypertrophy ,from August 2010 to May 2012 .The incidence of secretory otitis media and outcomes of tympanometry for the diagnosis were analyzed .Results 104 cases were diag-nosed with secretory otitis media by tympanic membrane puncture or tympanostomy tube in 328 cases with adenoid vegetation (32 .31% );86 cases (147 ears) were finally diagnosed as secretory otitis media among 89 cases (152 ears) with type B tympanogram (147/152 ,96 .63% );16 cases (20 ears) were finally diagnosed secretory otitis media among 33 cases (49 ears) with type C tympanogram (20/49 ,40 .82% );2 cases (2 ears) with type As tympa-nogram were finally diagnosed .Conclusion With or without complaint of hearing loss ,children with adenoid vegeta-tion should be checked by routine tympanometry .Careful physical examinations and electric otoscope or ear endosco-py combined tympanometry can greatly reduce the rate of misdiagnosis of secretory otitis media .
6.CT Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis of Wilms′ tumors of Children
Qiuyan WNAG ; Yu GAO ; Biao JIN ; Yongping ZHANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;17(5):333-335
Objective To investigate the importance of CT diagnosis and differential diagnosis in Wilms′ tumors of children.Methods 45 cases of Wilms′ tumors confirmed by clinical and pathology were retrospectively analyzed,CT characteristics of Wilms′ tumor,renal carcinoma(2 cases),renal rhabdomyosarcoma(1 case)in children were discussed.Results Wilms' tumors appeared in solid masses in 34 cases (76%),cysticsolid masses in 9 cases(20%),cystic masses in 2 cases (4%),7 cases (15.6%)had thrombosis in renal vein or IVC.Renal carcinoma shared the same appearance with Wilms′ tumor in image.Rhabdoid tumor of kidney appeard as cystic-solid mass with lineal calcification and subcapsular fluid accumulation.Conclusion Wilms′ tumor is the most popular malignant renal tumors in children.It is originate from renal parenchyma,and likely to invade renal pelvis.Hemorrhhage,necrosis or cystic formation in tumor is common.They are difficult to be distinguished from renal cell carcinomas in radiology.Rhabdoid tumor of kidney is rare and has characteristic features on CT.
7.Liver regeneration after transplantation of microencapsulated hepatecytes in rats with acute liver failure
Yongping CHEN ; Lanman XU ; Yu HUANG ; Xiaodong WANG ; Feng GAO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2008;1(2):91-95
Objective To investigate liver regeneration after transplantation of microencapsulated hepatocytes in rats with acute liver failure (ALF). Methods ALF rat model was established by intraperitoneal injection of D-galactosamine (D-GalN). After 18 h, rats were randomized into control group ( Ⅰ ), free hepatoeyte transplantation group ( Ⅱ ) and the microencapsulated hepatecyte transplantation group (Ⅲ). Six rats for each group were randomly selected and sacrificed at 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 120, 168 and 240 h after ALF induced and blood samples from inferior vena cava were collected. Liver functions were tested in blood samples, and the expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) was detected by immunohistochemistry. Results Ten-day survival rates of 3 groups were 26.7% (4/15), 40.0% (6/15) and 73. 3% (11/15), respectively (x2 = 9. 349,P = 0. 009). Survival rate of group Ⅲ was significantly higher than that of group Ⅰ and Ⅱ. Levels of ALT and AST in each group increased significantly at 6 h after ALF induced, and peaked between 48 ~ 72 h. Levels of ALT and AST in group Ⅱ and Ⅲ declined from 36 h, which was more significant in group Ⅲ. Tbil levels in group Ⅰ gradually increased after ALF induced and peaked at 72 h. Tbil in group Ⅱ and Ⅲ declined from 48 h, which was more markedly in group Ⅲ. In normal rats, the expression of PCNA protein was almost negative, but it was strongly expressed in ALF rats and peaked at 48 h. The number of positive cells in group Ⅲ was higher than that in group Ⅰ and Ⅱ, and the differences were of statistical signifieance. Conclusion The transplantation of microencapsulated hepatocytes can promote the regeneration of liver, and it can improve the liver function and prognosis in rats with ALF.
8.Analysis of factors affecting results of ALT preliminary screening in blood donors
Yan GAO ; Huojiao CHE ; Yongping MAI ; Jianyun WU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(13):1872-1873
Objective To explore the factors affecting results of alanine aminotransferase(ALT)preliminary screening by using dry chemical method in blood donors,so as to establish standards of ALT preliminary screening and reduce waste of blood. Methods A total of 21 065 blood specimen of blood donors in Blood Center of Maoming City were collected from January to June 2013.The influences of specimen hemolysis,lipidemia,different sample amount and waiting time after adding sample on the detec-tion results of ALT by using dry chemical method were comparatively analysed,and standardized procedures and established appro-priate limits of ALT preliminary screening according to the results.Results The specimen hemolysis affected test results of ALT, which was not obvious when the hemolysis rate was less than or equal to 0.5%.There was no obvious interference of lipidemia on ALT test.When the sample amount was (32±3)μL or the waiting time after adding sample was 10 to 40 seconds,the detection re-sults of ALT were acceptable.The standard limit of ALT was less than or equal to 40 U/L of female and less than or equal to 45 U/L of male.Conclusion Hemolysis,sample amount and waiting time after adding sample can influence the results of ALT detec-ted by using dry chemical method,while lipidemia had no interference on ALT test.Standardizing operation and reasonably setting normal limits standard may ensure the accuracy and stability of determination,save blood resources,further ensure blood safety, which should be worthy of wide application.
9.Influence of subculture cycle on tube plantlet growth of Dendrobium huoshanense and medium composition
Shuhua JIA ; Di WANG ; Yuan GAO ; Yongping CAI ; Yi LIN
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(08):-
Objective To optimize the best subculture cycle through studying the influence of subculture time on tube plantlet growth of Dendrobium huoshanense and the change of medium composition.Methods Height,tiller,fresh weight,and chlorophyll content of the tube plantlet and pH value,water content,and sugar content of the medium were measured after different cycles of the subculture,the cost of culture medium for subculture was calculated as well.Results The height of the tube plantlet increase 282.86%,the tiller increase by 3.5 times,fresh weight reaches its maximum,chlorophyll content of the tube plantlet almost reaches its maximum after 40 d subculture;while water content and sugar content of the medium are decreased to the lowest point,pH value of medium(
10.Challenge and strategy in the development of full automatization of clinical laboratories in China
Hongguang XIAO ; Yongping LIN ; Yueting GAO ; Tao CHEN
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2001;0(04):-
The pivotal characteristics, the current situation, the challenge being faced with and the potential solution related to the automatized flow line of the clinical laboratory is introduced in order to provide the reference for the healthy development of the full automatization of the clinical laboratories in China.