1.Effects of Sports with Different Strength Combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine on Function of Vascular Endothelium of IGT Rats
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;23(4):54-57
Objective To observe the effects of sports with different strength combined with traditional Chinese medicine on expression of PGC-1α and function of vascular endothelium of IGT rats; To discuss the synergistic action and its mechanism.Methods Seventy healthy male SD rats were randomly divided into blank group (10 rats), which were given regular diet, and the other 60 rats were given high-glucose and high-lipoid diet to establish the IGT model rats, which were then randomly divided into 5 groups, including IGT model group (model group), simple Chinese medicine group (Chinese medicine group), low strength sports+Chinese medicine (low strength group), middle strength+Chinese medicine (middle strength group), and high strength sports+Chinese medicine groups (high strength group), 10 rats in each group. Rats in blank group, model group and Chinese medicine group exercised freely. While rats in different sport strength groups conducted treadmill exercise with different strength, and were givenDanzhi Jiangtang Capsules for gavage. Changes of NO, eNOS, vWF and EMP before and after the treatment were compared, the PGC-1α level was detected.Results Compared with the blank group, levels of NO, eNOS and PGC-1α decreased, while the levels of vWF and EMP increased in model group (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, levels of NO, eNOS and PGC-1α increased in all treatment groups, while the levels of vWF and EMP decreased (P<0.05,P<0.01). Conclusion Middle strength sports combined withDanzhi Jiangtang Capsules may effectively improve function of vascular endothelium.
2.Effect of Danzhijiangtang Capsule on Serum Resistin Level in IR Rats
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(07):-
Objective To investigate the effect of Danzhijiangtang Capsule on serum resistin level in insulin resistance (IR) rats induced by low dose of streptozotocin (STZ) and high calorie food. Methods Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into normal group, model group, low dose and high dose of Danzhijiangtang capsule treating group. The rats of normal group were fed with common food while the others with high calorie food and injected with low dose of STZ. The weight, fasting blood glucose (FBG), fasting insulin (FIns), blood fat, resistin level of all rats were measured, and insulin sensitivity index (ISI) was calculated accordingly. Results Danzhijiangtang capsule could reduce body weight of IR rats. According to the results of biochemical indicator detection, Danzhijiangtang capsule could reduce FBG and FIns level, improve blood fat condition, enhance ISI effectively and decrease resistin level (P
3.Peripheral nerve conduction in advanced-stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients undergoing mechanical ventilation
Fang CUI ; Xusheng HUANG ; Zhaohui CHEN
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 1985;0(05):-
Objective To study the characteristics of peripheral nerve conduction (PNC) in advanced-stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients undergoing mechanical ventilation.Methods The sensory conduction velocity (SCV),motor conduction velocity(MCV),distal motor latency(DML) and amplitude of compound muscle action potential(CMAP) were determined in three ALS patients undergoing mechanical ventilation.The clinical data and PNC characteristics of the patients were analyzed.Results The 12 motor nerves were abnormal in all the three patients,including absence of responsive wave (66.7%,8/12),decreased amplitude of CMAP(33.3%,4 /12),prolongation of DML(16.7%,2 /12) and reduction of MCV(16.7%,2 /12).The CMAP amplitude of patients gradually decreased with the progression of disease,and finally led to adverse reactions.The SCV and amplitude of sensory nerve action potential were normal in all the three patients.Conclusion ALS patients undergoing mechanical ventilation may have severely damaged motor nerve conduction,and their sensory nerve is generally not affected,with the specific reason remains to be further studied.
4.L-T4 and LA intervention prevents oxidative stress and cognitive deficit in experi-mental hypothyroid rats
Tianrong PAN ; Xing ZHONG ; Zhaohui FANG
Military Medical Sciences 2014;(5):360-364
Objective To assess the effect of levothyroxine , lipoic acid and their combination therapy on improving the cognitive deficit and on the level of oxidative stress in the serum and hippocampus tissue of adult hypothyroid rast .Methods Fifty male SD rats were randomly divided into five groups:normal group , hypothyroidism group [ propylthioaracil ( PTU ) group], the levothyroxine sodium (L-T4) treatment group (PTU +L-T4 group), the lipoid acid(LA) treatment group (PTU+LA group), and the two-drug combination group (PTU+LT-4+LA group).After 8 weeks of treatment, the learn-ing and memory abilities of the rats were evaluated by Morris Water Maze ( MWM ) .The content of malondialdehyde ( MDA) and the activities of superoxide dismutase ( SOD) in the serum and hippocampus were respectively measured using thiobarbituric acid ,and xanthine-xanthine oxidase methods .Results Compared with the normal group , the escape latency was longer(P<0.01), the MDA level was increased and the SOD activity was decreased in the serum and hippocampus in the PTU group (P<0.001).Compared with PTU group, the SOD activity was increased and the MDA level was decreased in the PTU +L-T4 group, PTU +LA group and PTU +L-T4 +LA group(P<0.05).There was significant difference in MWM test score .Conclusion The L-T4 and LA combination therapy can significantly improve the cognitive function of hypothyroid rats.
5.Influence of Yiqi Yangyin Huoxue Method on Plasma sTM and sEPCR in Rats with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Jun WANG ; Zhaohui FANG ; Yiqiong SHU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;(5):896-900
This study was aimed to observe the effect of Danzhi Jiangtang Capsule ( DJC ) on expression of solu-ble thrombomodulin ( sTM ) and soluble endothelial cell protein C receptor ( sEPCR ) in experimental rats of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study also explored possible mechanisms of Yiqi Yangyin Huoxue method on vascular endothelial tissue and discussed mechanisms of prevention and management of T2DM vascular lesions . A total of 60 male Sprague-Dawley ( SD ) rats were fed for one week and then randomly divided into the nor-mal control group ( group N , n = 12 , rats were fed with routine food ) and diabetes mellitus group ( n = 48 , rats were fed with high-fat diet). After 4 weeks, rats in the diabetes mellitus group were injected with strepto-zotocin ( STZ ) to induce T2DM . According to the blood glucose level , rats were divided into three groups , wh ich were the model group (group M), pioglitazone (group P), and pioglitazone combined with DJC (group D). Group P was treated with pioglitazone (10 mg?kg-1?d-1), group D was given pioglitazone (10 mg?kg-1?d-1) and DJC ( 0 . 47 g?kg-1?d-1 ) . The group N and group M were treated with sodium chloride ( 5 mL?kg -1?d-1 ) . After four-week drug administration , the levels of sTM , sEPCR , PT , APTT and FIB in each group were tested . The results showed that compared with the control group , the levels of sTM , sEPCR and FIB in group M , group P and group D were significantly increased ( P < 0 . 05 ) , and the levels of PT and APTT were obviously reduced ( P < 0 . 05 ) . Compared with group P , the levels of sTM , sEPCR , FIB of group D were significantly reduced ( P< 0 . 01 ) , and the level of APTT was significantly increased ( P < 0 . 05 ) . However , there was no significant dif-ference in the increasing of PT. It was concluded that the Yiqi Yangyin Huoxue method can reduce the levels of sTM and sEPCR , and effectively improve coagulation . The possible mechanisms of protective effect on the vascular endothelium can be from reducing levels of sTM and sEPCR in order to enhance the activity of anti-coagulation and fibrinolysis , regulate the function of blood coagulation to improve hypercoagulable state .
6.Effect of Danzhi Jiangtang Capsule on NF-κB and Urinary Albumin Excretion Rate in Early Diabetic Nephropathy Patients
Zhaohui FANG ; Senhua CHENG ; Qian WU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;(5):891-895
This study was aimed to observe the effect of Danzhi Jiangtang Capsule ( DJC ) on NF-κB in the peripheral blood mononuclear cell , and inflammation indices such as serum MCP-1 , TGF-β1 and urinary albu-min excretion rate ( UAER ) in early diabetic nephropathy ( EDN ) , in order to discuss the possible mechanism of DJC on anti-inflammatory and renal protection effect of EDN. A total of 72 EDN patients which met the in-clusion criteria after the start-up stage were taken as research objects . They were randomly divided into the control group and the treatment group. The western comprehensive treatment plan was given to both groups. In the treatment group, DJC was added. And the treatment course was 8 weeks. Changes of MCP-1, NF-κB, TGF-β1 and UAER were observed before and after the treatment . The results showed that MCP-1 , NF-κB and TGF-β1 had significant positive correlation with UAER ( P < 0 . 05 , or P < 0 . 01 ) . Compared to pre-treat-
ment , the levels of MCP-1 , NF-κB , TGF-β1 and UAER in the control group and treatment group after treat-ment were significantly declined ( P < 0 . 05 ) . Compared with the control group , after treatment , the levels of MCP-1 , NF-κB , TGF-β1 and UAER of the treatment group were obviously reduced ( P < 0 . 05 , or P <0 . 01 ) . It was concluded that DJC can reduce the UAER , delay the renal injury , and downregulate levels of MCP-1, NF-κB and TGF-β1, block the expression of inflammatory mediators, inhibit inflammatory reaction and improve microinflammatory state of EDN. This may be one of the important mechanisms in the protection of renal function .
7.Preparation of HER2 radioligand 99Tcm-ABH2 and its in vivo imaging in breast cancer-xenografted mice
Xin LI ; Jiong CAI ; Zhaohui ZHU ; Fang LI
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2015;35(3):222-226
Objective To prepare 99Tcm-human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) affibody (ABH2) and explore its feasibility as an imaging agent in HER2-positive breast cancer.Methods Sodium glucoheptonate and SnCl2 · 2H2O were used to label ABH2 with 99Tcm.The labeling yield and radiochemical purity of 99Tcm-ABH2 were determined.The stability of 99Tcm-ABH2 was tested in PBS and serum.The equilibrium disassociation constant (Kd) of 99Tcm-ABH2 was measured with MBA-MD-361 breast cancer cells.SPECT/CT imaging was carried out at 1.0 h and 4.5 h after injection of 37 MBq 99Tcm-ABH2 in nude mice (n=4) xenografted with MBA-MD-361 breast cancer.The T/NT (liver,brain,lung,heart,bone and muscle) ratios were deduced from SPECT/CT acquired data.For the blocking experiment,200 μg ABH2 was injected intravenously before 99Tcm-ABH2 injection.SPECT/CT imaging was performed in the same way.The T/NT ratios were compared between non-blocked and blocked groups by one-way analysis of variance.Results Fhe labeling yield of 99Tcm-ABH2 was above 99%.99Tcm-ABH2 was substantially stable in PBS and serum;the radiochemical purity was (95.0± 1.0)% after incubation with serum at 37 ℃ for 6.0 h.The Kd of 99Tcm-ABH2 was 1.7 nmol/L.The radioactive uptake in cancer was visualized at 1.0 h and 4.5 h after injection of 99Tcm-ABH2 in HER2 positive MDA-MB-361 breast cancer.99Tcm-ABH2 was cleared out mainly through urinary system.The ratios of tumor to liver,lung,brain,heart,muscle and bone were 1.81± 0.60,8.95±1.13,20.08±6.12,7.61±0.56,10.62±1.78,11.42±2.07,respectively at 4.5 h after 99Tcm-ABH2 injection.After ABH2 blocking,the corresponding T/NT ratios were 0.60±0.23,3.05± 1.38,5.24±2.17,2.42±1.02,8.16±2.66,2.76±0.48 (F=29.38,P<0.05) respectively.Conclusion 99Tcm-ABH2 could be synthesized with high purity,and this new agent could be used to image HER2-positive breast cancer specifically.
8.Development of basic medical service items in Shanghai community health service system
Zhaohui DU ; Huimin DAI ; Fang ZHANG ; Jie SHAO
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2015;14(9):710-714
Objective To define basic medical service items in Shanghai community health centers.Methods Two rounds of Delphi expert consultation were carried out with 36 experts specialized in general practice,general practitioner training,internal practice,public health and health management,then the scope of medical service system was set up based on experts' opinions.Results The newly-defined system consisted of three first-grade items:outpatient medical service,hospital medical service and medical service for home beds and temporary home visits.The first-grade items contained 22 second-grade items and the second-grade items consisted of 26 detailed items,including 17 baseline items,8 optional items and 1 restrained item.In two rounds of Delphi consultation the activity coefficient of experts was all 100%,authority coefficients of experts was 0.825,and harmonious coefficient of the importance of the evaluation was 0.361 and 0.488 (all P < 0.01),respectively.Conclusion The preliminarily developed system of basic medical service items in Shanghai community health service can provide a reference frame for government policy-making.
9.Up-regulation of leptin in adipocytes exposed to high glucose and its effect in peritoneal angiogenesis
Ran JING ; Jiangzi YUAN ; Xinghua SHAO ; Wei FANG ; Zhaohui NI
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2016;32(9):673-677
Objective By simulating a high-glucose condition of peritoneal dialysis (PD)fluid,to explore the effect of high glucose on the expression of leptin and its relationship with peritoneal angiogenesis.Methods Adipocytes differentiated from 3T3-L1 were divided into high glucose group (139 mmol/l glucose) and high mannitol group.Leptin levels in supernatant collected at 0 h,12 h,24 h and 48 h were measured by ELISA.Endothelial cells (ECs) were respectively cultured with normal glouse,high glucose,high mannitol condition,supernatants of adipocyte induced by normal glouse,high glucose and high mannitol,high glucose supernatants+leptin antibody,and high mannitol supernatants + leptin antibody.Tubular structure formation and migration of ECs were detected.Results Adipocytes exposed to high glucose for 48 h produced more leptin as compared with control group,high mannitol group,12 h-high glucose group and 24 h-high glucose group (all P < 0.05).Compared with ECs in normal group,ECs in high glucose had less tubular structure formation and increased migration (all P < 0.01).Compared with those of ECs in high glucose,the tubular structure formation and the migration of ECs in adipocyte supernatants induced by high glucose had increased (all P < 0.01),and these effects were reduced by leptin antibody (all P < 0.01).Conclusion There is an up-regulation of leptin in adipocytes exposed to high glucose,which may be an alternative way to prevent peritoneal angiogenesis.
10.Effect of supplementing qi,nourishing yin and promoting blood flow on serum lipoprotein lipase in type 2 diabetes patients
Zhaohui FANG ; Dianrong JIA ; Changqing XIA ; Xiaoyan SU
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy 2005;0(07):-
Objective:To observe the effect of supplementing qi,nourishing yin and promoting blood flow Chinese herbs on serum lipoprotein lipase (LPL) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients.Methods:To determine the serum LPL of 38 cases before and after being treated with supplementing qi,nourishing yin and promoting blood flow Chinese herbal compound Danzhi Jiangtang Capsules.Results:Danzhi Jiangtang Capsules not only can improve T2DM patients in blood sugar,blood lipids and insulin sensitivity index,but also increase the level of serum LPL (P