1.Research progress of immunoglobulin receptors as new therapeutic target
Qiong HUANG ; Wensheng CHEN ; Jin DONG ; Yujing WU ; Wei WEI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2016;(2):155-158
Immunoglobulins ( Ig ) , also called antibodies, are important components in humoral -mediated immunity. Ig can bind with their receptors, called immunoglobulin receptors ( IgR ) , trigger biologic activities respectively. Different sub-types of Igs show different function. And IgRs have been treated as therapeutic targets in inflammation and immunity related dis-eases for many years. This article reviewed the recent progresses in the study of IgR function and its therapeutic role in inflamma-tion and immunity related diseases.
2.Pharmacodynamic experiment of the antivirus effect of houttuynia cordata injection on influenza virus in mice.
Fangzhou LIU ; Han SHI ; Yujing SHI ; Ying LIU ; Yahong JIN ; Yingjie GAO ; Shanshan GUO ; Xiaolan CUI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2010;45(3):399-402
It is to investigate the effect of two kinds of Houttuynia Cordata Injection on preventing and treating H1N1 influenza virus infection in mice. Pneumonia model was set up by intranasal infection of the normal and immunocompromised mice with influenza virus FM1 and PR8. The two injections were administered before and after the administration of virus, separately, and the lung index was observed. The results showed that the two preparations have obvious therapeutic effect on normal mice infected with influenza virus FM1 and PR8. And to FM1, the new injection's effect is better at small dosage. The results also showed that the two preparations have obvious prophylactic effect on immunodepressed mice infected with influenza virus FM1 and PR8. And to PR8, the old injection's effect is better at small dosage. Houttuynia Cordata Injection can improve the mice pneumonia caused by influenza virus H1N1 and decrease the lung index markedly. It has a remarkable preventive and therapeutic effect on H1N1 influenza virus in mice.
3.Effects of jin chai antiviral capsule on IFITM3 expression in mice.
Juying ZHONG ; Xiaolan CUI ; Yujing SHI ; Shanshan GUO ; Ying LIU ; Fangzhou LIU ; Yingjie GAO ; Yahong JIN ; Hongxin CAO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2012;47(7):904-8
This study is to investigate the treatment of Jin Chai antiviral capsule for influenza virus FM1/47 (H1N1) infection. The model of pneumonia was established by dropping influenza virus into the nose of normal mice, real-time PCR and Western blot technique were used to detect the virus load and the interferoninducible transmembrane protein3 (IFITM3) in lung of mice at the 1st day, 3rd day, 5th day and 7th day after affected. The results showed that Jin Chai antiviral capsule in large, middle, small dose groups can decrease virus load significantly at each time point, after being affected (P<0.05, P<0.01), Jin Chai antiviral capsule can increase the interferoninducible transmembrane protein3 in lung of mice, large dose groups are significantly higher in expression of IFITM3 compared with model group at each time point (P<0.05, P<0.01). Middle dose groups are significantly higher in expression of IFITM3 compared with model group at the 3th day and the 5th day (P<0.05), small dose groups are significantly higher in expression of IFITM3 compared with model group at the 3th day (P<0.05). It can be concluded that Jin Chai antiviral capsule exerts antiviral effects against influenzavirus by raised expression of IFITM3.
4.Establishment and applicability evaluation of animal model which was suitable to evaluate immediate hypersensitivity induced by injections of traditional Chinese medicine in BN rats.
Shanshan GUO ; Yizhong WANG ; Yahong JIN ; Yi ZHANG ; Yingjie GAO ; Yujing SHI ; Xiaolan CUI
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2011;36(14):1845-1849
Qingkailing injection, Shuanghuanglian injection, baicalin, chlorogenic acid as sample, guinea pig as control, to observe the specificity of allergic response to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) injection in BN rats and establish a suitable animal model to evaluate applicability of allergic response in BN rats and guinea pigs induced by TCM. BN rats were sensitized by TCM injection, the symptoms, the rate and degree of allergic response were observed, the level of histamine in serum and tissues were determined by ELISA assay, the rate and degree of pathological changes in target organs were observed by HE staining under light microscope. There were significant symptoms of allergic response can be in BN rats, the level of histamine in serum, lung and trachea tissues increased significantly and there were significant pathological changes in lungs and tracheas. Meanwhile, the similar symptoms of allergic response can be induced by penicillin and trichosanthin. The rate and degree of allergic response, the rate and degree of pathological changes was higher in BN rats than in guinea pigs. Compared with guinea pig, BN rat is probably more suitable animal model in evaluating allergic response to injection of TCM.
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Disease Models, Animal
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Drug Hypersensitivity
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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administration & dosage
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adverse effects
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Guinea Pigs
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Hypersensitivity, Immediate
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chemically induced
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Injections
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Male
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional
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Rats
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Rats, Inbred BN
5.The risk factors of normal fasting blood glucose population with high postprandial glucose
Yujing JIN ; Ying GAO ; Qing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2020;14(3):260-264
Objective:To analyze the blood glucose screening condition for individuals receiving physical examinations. Specifically, to examine the rates of abnormal postprandial glucose at different levels of fasting blood glucose and the characteristics of people who had normal fasting blood glucose with high postprandial glucose.Methods:Participants were individuals who received physical examinations at the Health Management Centre, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, from January 2016 to December 2016. Data collection included general information, physical examination, and laboratory tests including fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, postprandial glucose, blood fat, and blood uric acid. The blood glucose indicators for the study population were analyzed. Among participants without diabetes, the rate of abnormal postprandial glucose at different fasting blood glucose levels or with a HbA1c screening were compared. For participants with complete information, chi-square tests and multivariate logistic regressions were used to analyze the characteristics of individuals who had normal fasting blood glucose with high postprandial glucose.Results:A total of 45 447 participants were included, with 23 001 males (50.61%) and 22 446 females (49.39%). For blood glucose, the most frequently completed indicator was fasting blood glucose (97.04%), then HbA1c (56.17%) followed by postprandial glucose (17.51%). There were 7 351 participants without diabetes who had all three glucose indicators. As fasting blood glucose increased, the abnormal rate of postprandial glucose increased gradually. When fasting blood glucose was lower than 5.6 mmol/L, the rate of abnormal postprandial glucose was 11.59%. When fasting blood glucose was between 5.6 mmol/L and 6.1 mmol/L, the rate was 33.9%. When fasting blood glucose was higher than 6.1 mmol/L, the rate was 68.73%. When the cutoff for fasting blood glucose was 5.6 mmol/L, the rate of abnormal postprandial glucose decreased compared with a cutoff of 6.1 mmol/L (11.59% vs. 14.32%, respectively). Combined with HbA1c screening, the rate of postprandial glucose abnormalities were both reduced (8.83% vs.11.59% for 5.6 mmol/L; 10.08% vs. 14.32% for 6.1 mmol/L). A total of 5 872 individuals had complete information and were included in the analysis. Participants who were men, >45 years old, and were overweight or obese had higher risk for abnormal postprandial glucose [ OR(95% CI): 2.85(2.33-3.48), 2.15(1.76-2.62), 1.82(1.45-2.27), and 2.64(2.04-3.42), respectively, P<0.05]. Hypertension, hyperlipidemia and hyperuricemia were also risk factors [ OR(95% CI): 1.80(1.51-2.15) and 1.52(1.27-1.82), respectively, P<0.05] Conclusions:The completion rate was highest for fasting blood glucose and lowest for postprandial glucose among the study population. The rate of abnormal postprandial glucose was high when fasting blood glucose was normal. Screening combined with HbA1c decreased the rate of postprandial glucose abnormalities. Postprandial glucose testing should be recommended for those who are male, older, overweight or obese, and have other risk factors including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperuricemia.
6.The effect of human islet amyloid polypeptide on autophagy in murine INS-1 cells and potential mechanisms
Guanghao XIA ; Yujing JIN ; Jinfeng XIAO ; Xiaotong LI ; Tiehong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2018;57(9):667-673
Objective The aims of the study were to investigate the effects of human islet amyloid polypeptide (hIAPP) on autophagy in INS-1 cells and its underlying mechanism,and to explore the role of autophagy in hIAPP-induced cytotoxicity and oxidative stress.Methods INS-1 cells were treated with hIAPP (10 μmol/L) for 24 h in the presence or absence of N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC),compound C,5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide-1-β-D-ribofuranoside (AICAR) and 3-methyladenine (3-MA),respectively.Transmission electron microscopy was used to observe the number of autophagosome in cells.Cell viability was determined by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) test.2',7'-dichlorofluorescin diacetate (DCFH-DA) assay was used to measure the relative levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS).Western blot was used to detect expression of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and autophagic markers p62 and microtubule associated protein 1 light chain3 (LC3).Results Treatment of INS-1 cells with hIAPP resulted in a significant increase in the number of autophagosomes and the expression of LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ (both P<0.05).Meanwhile,treatment of INS-1 cells with hIAPP enhanced the level of ROS to 1.76 times of control cells (P<0.01).Co-treatment with NAC,an antioxidant,inhibited hIAPP-induced ROS generation,and the expression of LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ and p-AMPK in the INS-1 cells (all P<0.05).Pretreatment of INS-1 cells with AMPK inhibitor compound C suppressed hIAPP and AICAR,an activator of AMPK,induced expression of LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ and p-AMPK (all P<0.05).Autophagic inhibitor 3-MA and compound C aggravated the hIAPP-induced cell death and ROS generation in INS-1 cells (All P<0.05).The cytotoxic effects of hIAPP were significantly attenuated by co-treatment with AICAR (P<0.05).Conclusion Autophagy may act as an adaptive mechanism to alleviate hIAPP-induced oxidative damage and toxicity in INS-1 cells.
7.Status and influencing factors of contracting and renewing on family doctor service in pilot areas in Guangzhou
Yujing NIU ; Miaowen YU ; Yue QIU ; Jin CAI ; Hongzheng HE ; Xingjun HUANG ; Zhaofei DING ; Jiaqing MIAO ; Yuanyi LIN ; Li LI
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2017;33(12):939-943
Objective To learn the current status of family doctor service at pilot communities in Guangzhou, and discover existing problems and influencing factors by investigating the residents who have contracted such service , those have not and the family doctors . Methods This study chose typical community health centers of six communities in Guangzhou in January 2016 .In random sampling , residents who visited doctors during the survey and all the family doctors were surveyed .EpiData was used to doubly inputdata,withSPSS20.0forstatisticalanalysis.Results 66.0%ofthoseresidentswhohavenot contracted the service are willing to contract a family doctor .According to the binary logistic regression analysis after eliminating the interference factors , there are two factors affecting their willingness:gender and whether needing a family doctor for themselves and their family for health management .According to the binary logistic regression analysis after eliminating the interference factors , the influencing factors of renewing contract are overall satisfaction and necessity for signing family doctors .Conclusions The smooth development of the family doctor service is faced with many bottlenecks , while improving willingness to contract and renew contract to family doctors are the cornerstone for sustainability of the family doctor system.
8.Correlation between early life exposure to PM 2.5 and risk of autism spectrum disorder among school aged children
ZHAN Xiaoling, CHEN Yujing, OU Xiaoxuan, WANG Xin, LI Xiuhong, LIN Lizi, JING Jin
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(2):195-199
Objective:
To investigate the associations between early life exposure to particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 μm (PM 2.5 ) and the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among school aged children.
Methods:
A total of 165 children with ASD and 165 age and gender matched typical development (TD) children were recruited. Children s basic information were obtained via questionnaires, and the severity of ASD symptoms was assessed with Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS). Early life PM 2.5 exposure (preconception, entire pregnancy, and the first two years after birth) were extracted from the Tracking Air Pollution in China (TAP) datasets. Conditional Logistic regression and generalized linear model were used to evaluate the associations of early life exposure to PM 2.5 with the risk and the ASD severity symptoms, respectively.
Results:
The PM 2.5 exposure of ASD group during preconception[(55.08±9.34)μg/m 3], entire pregnancy[(50.44±8.71)μg/m 3], the first year after birth [(45.04± 8.25 )μg/m 3] and the second year after birth [(40.19±7.12)μg/m 3] were significant higher than those in TD children [(47.66± 7.63 , 44.19±7.16, 38.95±6.07, 35.76±5.65)μg/m 3]( t =7.94, 7.13, 7.70, 6.32, P <0.05). After adjusting for potential confounding, each increase of 1 μg/m 3 in PM 2.5 was associated with higher risk of ASD during preconception ( OR=1.21, 95%CI =1.13-1.29), entire pregnancy( OR=1.18, 95%CI =1.11-1.26), the first year after birth ( OR=1.30, 95%CI =1.18-1.43) and the second year after birth ( OR=1.29, 95%CI =1.17-1.42). No similar results were observed regarding the analyses of SRS total and sub scale scores( P >0.05).
Conclusion
Early life exposure to PM 2.5 is relate to the risk of ASD, these findings indicated that more attention should be paid to ambient PM pollution in the early life prevention and control of ASD.
9.Dosage and curative effect of blood coagulation factor VIII in the prevention and treatment of haemophilia A in children.
Yujing WEI ; Yanhui HUANG ; Baohua ZHAI ; Juhong YU ; Caishui WAN ; Tingting LIU ; Chenghao JIN ; Hongbo CHENG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2014;39(8):831-834
OBJECTIVE:
To study the correlation between dosage and curative effect of blood coagulation factor VIII in the prevention and treatment of haemophilia A in children and to determine the suitable dose for prevention of hemophilia in developing countries.
METHODS:
For different body weights of child patient, every time we used the same dosage of blood coagulation factor VIII (250 U each time, 3 times a week) and observed and recorded the number of hemorrhages in child patients. Then we compared the number of hemorrhages with children without treatment to determine the curative effect. According to the different body weights, we calculated the dosage of VIII factor of blood coagulation per kilogram (hereinafter referred to as the dose), and used Spearman correlation coefficient to study the correlation between dose and curative effect.
RESULTS:
The number of hemorrhages in 58 child patients before the treatment was 4.36 ± 1.78, while after the treatment was 2.22 ± 1.04 (t=7.91, P<0.001). The Spearman correlation coefficient of child patients of 5-10 U/kg was -0.421 (P=0.005); the Spearman correlation coefficient of child patients of 10-15 U/kg was -0.331 (P=0.030); the Spearman correlation coefficient of child patients over 15 U/kg was -0.16 (P=0.325).
CONCLUSION
Prevention and treatment can significantly reduce the times of hemorrhage in hemophilia patients.
Blood Coagulation
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Child
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Factor VIII
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administration & dosage
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therapeutic use
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Hemophilia A
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therapy
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Hemorrhage
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prevention & control
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Humans
10.Kaixin Jieyu Pills Up-Regulated PPARα/FGF21/FGFR1 Pathway to Improve Depression-Like Behavior in Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Model Rats
Wujianwen ZHAI ; Fengmei YANG ; Yujing JIN ; Rui YANG ; Shijing HUANG ; Juhua PAN ; Yuxia CHEN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(12):3829-3836
Objective To explore the effects of Kaixin Jieyu Pill(KJP)on peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha(PPARα),serum and hippocampal tissue fibroblast growth factor 21(FGF21)and hippocampal tissue fibroblast growth factor receptor 1(FGFR1)in rats with depression model.Methods A rat chronic stress model was prepared using the chronic unpredictable mild stimulus method(CUMS)to observe behavioral changes in depression.Hippocampal FGF21,FGFR1 and liver PPARα protein and mRNA expression levels were measured in hippocampal tissues by western blot and real-time fluorescence quantification(RT-qPCT).Results The expression levels of PPARα,FGF21 and FGFR1's protein and their mRNA were dramatically decreased in the CUMS model rats compared with the normal group(P<0.001).KJP could modify the depressive-like behaviors of rats(P<0.001),upregulate the protein expression level of PPARα,FGF21,and FGFR1(P<0.05,P<0.01,P<0.01);markedly modify the mRNA expression levels of PPARα,FGF21,and FGFR1(P<0.001,P<0.01,P<0.01).Conclusion PPARα/FGF21/FGFR1 pathway may participate in the pathogenesis of depression;upregulation of PPARα/FGF21/FGFR1 pathway may be related to the antidepressant mechanism of KJP.