1.Acute Toxicity and Protective Effects of Polysaccharide from Schisandrae Sphenantherae Fructus in Mice with Liver Injury
Min CHENG ; Yanyan ZHAO ; Huansha YUWEN
China Pharmacist 2017;20(2):262-265
Objective:To evaluate the acute toxicity and protective effects of polysaccharide from Schisandrae sphenantherae Fruc-tus in the mice with acute liver injury induced by CCl4 . Methods:The classical acute toxicity tests were used to determine the maxi-mum drug loading (MLD) and observe the acute toxicity. The acute liver injury model was induced by 0. 5% CCl4. Sixty mice were randomly divided into the blank control group, CCl4 model group, bifendatatum model group and polysaccharide group respectively at high (1388 mg·kg-1), medium (694 mg·kg-1) and low (347 mg·kg-1) dose groups with 10 ones in each. After 6-day drug treatment, the levels of aspartate aminotransferase ( AST) and alanine aminotransferase ( ALT) were determined by kits. Histopatho-logical examination was also carried out. Results: General behavior, body weight and organ examination in the acute toxicity tests showed no obvious changes. Compared with those in the model group, the levels of AST in the three polysaccharide groups significantly decreased (P<0. 05 or P<0. 01), the levels of ALT in polysaccharide group at high and medium doses significantly decreased(P<0. 01), and the liver tissue damage was improved to a certain extent as well. Conclusion: Polysaccharide from Schisandrae sphenan-therae Fructus has protective effects on acute liver injury induced by CCl4 in mice with low acute toxicity.
2.CHANGES OF Aβ FIBERS SPROUTING IN DORSAL HORN OF LUMBAR CORD ON NEUROPATHIC PAIN MODEL IN RATS
Zhongqiu ZHAO ; Yanchun PAN ; Jie WANG ; Yuwen PENG ; Xingya SHEN
Chinese Journal of Neuroanatomy 2002;18(2):135-139
It is proposed that following peripheral nerve injury abnormal sprouting of Aβ fiber primary afferent neurons in the spinal cord contributes to the allodynia that often occurs with such injury. The present investigation is to determine whether this sprouting is reversal after compression of peripheral nerve was relieved. In a rat model of neuropathic pain made by rat sciatic nerve compression,chorela toxin B subunit conjugated horseradish peroxidase (CB-HRP) was used to trace the termination of Afiber primary afferents and sections were reacted for using tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) as the chromagen. We demonstrated that the compression to the sciatic nerve also results in hyperalgesia and novel transganglionic CB-HRP staining in laminae Ⅱ, and this sprouting can not be reversed by decompression. This structural reorganization in central nervous system and its irreversible character may contribute to the development and maintenance of neuropathic pain.
3.Effect of 1, 25(OH)2D3 on the proliferative ability of and methylation levels of genomic DNA and proliferation-associated gene promoter in human HaCaT keratinocytes
Yanling JIANG ; Ming ZHAO ; Gongping LIANG ; Litao WANG ; Yuwen SU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2013;46(12):885-888
Objective To estimate the influence of 1,25(OH)2D3 on the proliferative ability of and methylation levels of genomic DNA and proliferation-associated gene promoter in human HaCaT keratinocytes.Methods Some cultured HaCaT cells were treated with 1,25 (OH)2D3 of 10-6,10-7 and 10-8 mol/L for 24 hours,then,methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay was carried out to evaluate the proliferative activity of cells,and a global DNA methylation quantification kit was used to determine the global DNA methylation level.Real-time PCR was conducted to quantify the mRNA expression of DNA methyl transferases (DNMTs) and methyl-DNA binding domain (MBD) proteins,and methylation-specific PCR (MS-PCR) to evaluate the methylation status of promoter region in the programmed cell death 5 (PDCD5) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2 (TIMP2) genes,in HaCaT cells after 24-hour treatment with 1,25 (OH)2D3 of 10-6 mol/L.The HaCaT cells receiving no treatment served as the control.Results Compared with the untreated HaCaT cells,those treated with 1,25(OH)2D3 of 10-6 mol/L showed significantly down-regulated proliferative activity (0.152 ± 0.027 vs.0.290 ± 0.017,P < 0.01),global DNA methylation level (0.187 ± 0.071 vs.0.316 ± 0.049,P < 0.05),DNMT3a and DNMT3b mRNA expression levels (P < 0.01 or 0.05),but markedly upregulated mRNA expression levels of MECP2,MBD2,PDCD5 and TIMP2 (P < 0.01 or 0.05).Moreover,the DNA methylation levels within the promoter region of PDCD5 and TIMP2 genes were significantly lower in HaCaT cells treated with 1,25 (OH)2D3 of 10-6 mol/L than in the control cells (0.38 ± 0.135 vs.0.72 ± 0.121,0.46 ± 0.172 vs.0.68 ± 0.133,both P< 0.05).Conclusions 1,25(OH)2D3 may down-regulate the global genomic DNA methylation level of,and modulate the expression of DNA methylationmodifying genes in,HaCaT cells.Furthermore,1,25 (OH)2D3 can decrease the promoter methylation levels but induce the overexpression of PDCD5 and TIMP2 genes,and decelerate the proliferation of HaCaT cells.
4.Considerations on providing service for key subjects at medical information institutions
Lin SHEN ; Yuxi ZHAO ; Lijing YANG ; Zhen WANG ; Yuwen XU
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2012;25(2):127-128
Service for key subjects is important for medical information institutions nowadays.This paper discusses the necessity of providing subject-oriented service,and proposes three service modes:information transmission mode,information analysis mode and information navigation mode.In addition,the guarantee measures are also discussed,including constructing a security system for subject literature,training high-quality services team,and promoting subject information service brand.
5.Synergetic Inhibition Effects of Methioninase and Cisplatin against the Growth of Human Lung Adenocarcinoma Cell Line GLC
Yuexin HU ; Tianyong XU ; Yuwen ZHANG ; Yu ZHAO ; Changfu TIAN
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2014;(1):5-7,20
Objective To purify recombinant methioninase and investigate the synergetic inhibitory effect of methioninase and cisplatin on the proliferation of human lung adenocarcinoma cell line GLC. Methods Recombinant methioninase was purified with GST-column from supernatant after ultrasonic disruption of cultured Escherichia coli in the prokaryotic expression system pGEX-4T-1-Met/Dh5a. MTT assay was used to determine the inhibition rate of methioninase in combined with cisplatin on cell proliferation,and their synergistic effect was evaluated by using the q value judge method. Results The concentration of recombinant methionine cleaving enzyme was 0.22 mg/mL, the purity was 95%, and the activity was 0.568 IU/mg. After 72 h culturing, the inhibition rate of cisplatin methionine was 24.80%and 27.49%respectively,while the inhibition rate of the combined drugs was 66.80% ( =1.47>1.15) which showed a significant synergistic effect. Conclusion Both methioninase and cisplatin have the inhibition effect,and the combined drugs display a significant synergistic effect on the proliferation of GLC.
6.Dose-effect relationship of mRNA level of human sensitive mitochondrial genes in lymphoblastoid cells induced by 60Co γ-rays
Hui WANG ; Jiangbin FENG ; Xue LU ; Yuwen LI ; Hua ZHAO ; Li FAN ; Deqing CHEN ; Qingjie LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2011;31(6):627-630
Objective To investigate the dose-effect relationship of mRNA level of sensitive mitochondrial genes in human lymphoblastoid cells induced by ionizing radiation.Methods Seven human sensitive genes,including ND3,Cyt b,COX Ⅰ,COX Ⅱ,COX Ⅲ,ATPase6 and ATPase8 were chosen.Changes of mRNA level of these genes were detected by RT-PCR and Real-Time PCR at 24 h after irradiation in human lymphoblastoid cells,which were exposed to 0 - 15 Gy of 60 Co γ-rays.Results The expression of these 7 genes at mRNA level was up-regulated 24 h after irradiation in human lymphoblastoid cells.The level of gene expression of COX Ⅰ,which belongs to complex Ⅳ of mitochondrial respiratory chain,was most obvious,and the peak occurred after irradiation of 8 Gy,which was 13 times of the control group.A good dose-effect relationship was showed for COX Ⅲ gene expression at dose range of 3 -10 Gy as well as 3 - 15 Gy for other 3 genes including ND3,ATPase6 and ATPase8.Conclusions Gene expression levels of COX Ⅲ,ND3,ATPase6 and ATPase8 24h post-irradiation at certain irradiation dose range could be used for radiation damage biomarkers.
7.The survival analysis of different metastasis sites for 332 patients of extensive stage small cell lung cancer
Jing LUO ; Liming XU ; Lujun ZHAO ; Yuwen WANG ; Qingsong PANG ; Jun WANG ; Zhiyong YUAN ; Ping WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2017;26(1):17-21
Objective To investigate the effects of different metastatic sites on the prognosis of extensive?stage small cell lung cancer ( SCLC ) . Methods A retrospective analysis was performed among 322 patients pathologically or cytologically diagnosed with extensive?stage SCLC ( stage ⅠV defined by the seventh edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer) who were admitted to our hospital from 2011 to 2015. In those patients, 246 had primary lesions with distant metastasis and 76 primary lesions with non?regional lymph node metastasis;261 had single?organ metastasis and 61 multi?organ metastases. Survival rates were calculated using the Kaplan?Meier method. Between?group comparison of the survival was made by the log?rank test. A multivariate prognostic analysis was made by the Cox proportional hazard model. Results In all the patients, the median survival time ( MST) was 11. 7 months;1?and 2?year overall survival ( OS) rates were 47. 9% and 19. 5%, respectively. The patients with single?organ metastasis had significantly longer MST and significantly higher 1?and 2?year OS rates than the patients with multi?organ metastases ( 12. 4 vs. 8. 9 months;52. 5% vs. 30. 5%;21. 9% vs. 11. 2%;P=0. 014) . In the patients with single?organ metastasis, those with liver metastasis had the worst prognosis with a MST of 8. 5 months, while those with non?regional lymph node metastasis had the best prognosis with a MST of 14. 5 months ( P= 0. 001 );there was no significant difference in the prognosis between patients with metastasis to different organs other than the liver ( P=0. 139) . In the patients with multi?organ metastases, those with liver metastasis and bone metastasis had the worst prognosis ( P=0. 016,0. 006);there was no significant relationship between brain metastasis and the prognosis of extensive?stage SCLC with multi?organ metastases ( P=0. 995) . There was no significantdifference in the prognosis between those with liver metastasis only and multi?organ metastases ( P=0. 862) . Conclusions Liver metastasis predicts the worst prognosis in patients initially diagnosed with extensive?stage SCLC and single?organ metastasis. Liver metastasis and bone metastasis predict the worst prognosis in patients with multi?organ metastases. Brain metastasis has no significant effect on the prognosis. There is no significant difference in the prognosis of extensive?stage SCLC between patients with single?and multi?organ metastases once liver metastasis occurs.
8.Effect of Rehabilition Nursing with Early Movement Getting Out of Bed to Exercise on Patients after Total Hip Replacement (47 Case Report)
Zhifang ZHAO ; Yuwen YANG ; Xiaopei MAO ; Yi HONG ; Xiuyan LI ; Yufeng GE
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2008;14(6):597-598
Objective To evaluate the effect of rehabilitation nursing with movement getting out of bed in early period after operation on the patients undergone the total hip replacement (THR).Methods The rehabilitation nursing was performed to 47 patients undergone THR including movement getting out of bed in early period; prepared sufficiently pre-operatively (evaluation and rehabilitation training); avoided the complications post-operatively; monitored the vital signs; trained standardizely; relieved pain sufficiently; took off the tubing as early as possible; rehabilitated with the walking aid.Results None had DVT, dislocation, fracture around the prosthesis, infections, death etc, all patients got out of bed in the 1st day after operation, the average time in hospital was 19 days, and the average Harris scores were 54.26, 62.55, 73.58, 91.17 and 93.35 at pre-operation, and in 14th day, 1st month, 3rd month and 6th month post-operation respectively.Conclusion Rehabilitation nursing with early movement getting out of bed to exercise after THR operation can promote the recovery of the hip function, reduce the complications, shorten the hospital stay.
9. Advances in the application of clinical toxicology in the treatment of acute poisoning
Yuwen ZHANG ; Lin ZHAO ; Yueming JIANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2020;38(1):58-62
Acute poisoning is a component of emergency medicine and a key public health problem in clinical toxicology. In recent years, the research and development of industrial chemicals and drugs have developed rapidly, and the incidence of acute drug poisoning has been increasing. It is very important to strengthen the application research of clinical toxicology in acute poisoning, to identify rare and new toxic drugs, and to create conditions for rapid detection of toxic substances. Therefore, this article reviews the types of acute poisoning, the epidemiological characteristics, the detection technology and significance of clinical toxicology, the role of clinical toxicology in the treatment of acute poisoning and its application.
10.Determination of pentachlorophenol in wooden chopping boards with gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
ZHAO Yuwen ; LI Zeran ; XUE Xiangju ; YANG Meng ; JI Wenliang ; RONG Weiguang
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(9):825-828
Objective:
To optimize the determination of pentachlorophenol in wooden chopping boards through pretreatment of miniaturized samples.
Methods:
The pretreated wooden chopping board samples were subjected to ultrasound extraction (1 mL of 0.5 mol/L K2CO3 added in 5 mL extraction solution) in 8 mL acetone and 2 mL water, followed by derivatization with 0.3 mL acetic anhydride, extraction with n-hexane and separation with DB-5ms column (30 m×0.25 mm, 0.25 μm). Gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) was performed in multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode with quantitative analysis using the internal standard method.
Results:
The GC-MS/MS assay showed a good linear relationship within the range of 0.01 to 0.2 µg/mL (R2>0.999), with a 0.003 mg/kg limit of detection and 0.01 mg/kg limit of quantitation. The mean recovery rates were 84.2% to 96.7% at spiked concentrations of 0.003, 0.01 and 0.03 mg/kg, with relative standard deviation of 2.2% to 6.1%.
Conclusions
The established GC-MS/MS assay is easy to perform, environment-friendly, highly accurate and sensitivity, which is feasible for determination of pentachlorophenol in wooden chopping boards.