1.Mechanism of Neural Stem and Progenitor Cells Mediated by Hypoxia Inducible Factor-1α in Ischemic Stroke Model (review)
Dongyuan ZHANG ; Ming LI ; Zhengze WANG ; Wenran ZHANG ; Xiaodan XU ; Liying ZHANG ; Shen TIAN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2017;23(3):319-322
Hypoxia inducible factor-1αis a kind of hypoxia response factor. Acute cerebral ischemia and anoxia can induce up-regula-tion of hypoxia inducible factor-1α, and the downstream genes, which plays a role in both the energy metabolism and collateral circulation after cerebral ischemia. Neural stem and progenitor cells regeneration also benefit the functional outcome after ischemic stroke. Hypoxia in-ducible factor-1αmay induce proliferation and differentiation of neural stem and progenitor cells through Notch, Wnt/β-catenin pathways, etc., in the ischemic stroke model.
2.Optimization of the Extraction Technology of Total Flavonoids from the Roots and Stems of Angelica sinensis
Xudong LUO ; Chengyi LI ; Xu LI ; Zhengze QIANG ; Xiaoli FENG ; Mingwei WANG ; Shuo LI ; Yan WANG
China Pharmacy 2018;29(3):364-368
OBJECTIVE: To optimize reflux extraction technology of total flavonoids from the roots and stems of Angelica sinensis. METHODS: The reflux extraction technology of total flavonoids from the roots and stems of A. sinensis was optimized by Box-Behnken design-response methodology based on single factor test using volume fraction of extraction solvent ethanol, solide-liquid ration, extraction time, extraction times as investigation factors, the content of total flavonoids in extract as evaluation index. RESULTS: The optimal extraction technology of total flavonoids from the roots and stems of A. sinensis was that volume fractions of ethanol were 70% and 50%; solid-liquid ratios were 1: 40 and 1: 30; extraction time were 1. 3 h and 1. 7 h; The number of extraction times is two times. In verification test, the contents of total flavonoids were 7. 253 6, 25. 144 1 mg/g (RSD= 1. 57%, 1. 49%, n = 3); relative errors of those to predicted value (6. 942 8, 25. 703 5 mg/g) were 4. 28%, 2. 24%. CONCLUSIONS: Optimized extraction technology for total flavonoids from the roots and stems of A. sinensis is simple, reproducible and predictable.
3.Practice and Analysis of Clinical Pharmacists Participating in Anti-infection Treatment of a Child with Gas Gangrene
Zhongliang XU ; Zhengze SHEN ; Qiyong DONG ; Ping XIANG ; Mei JIN
China Pharmacy 2017;28(29):4154-4157
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the role of clinical pharmacists in the anti-infection treatment for gas gangrene chil-dren. METHODS:Clinical pharmacists participated in the anti-infection treatment of a child with gas gangrene;according to clini-cal symptoms and consultation opinions of different departments,it was suggested to use Piperacillin sodium and tazobactam sodi-um for injection for initial anti-infection treatment. After debridement and drainage of left lower limb,removal of necrotic tissue, clinical pharmacists suggested to stop giving Piperacillin sodium and tazobactam sodium for injection and use Benzylpenicillin sodi-um for injection combined with Imipenem and cilastatin sodium for injection instead for anti-infection treatment according to etiolog-ical characteristic of gas gangrene and related guidelines. According to the results of bacterial culture of wound secretion and drug sensitivity test,clinical pharmacists additionally suggested to use Clindamycin hydrochloride and sodium chloride injection 0.6 g, q8 h,ivgtt to inhibit the generation of Clostridium perfringens.According to the changes of patient's signs and etiological results, it was suggested to stop taking Clindamycin hydrochloride and sodium chloride injection,use Vancomycin hydrochloride for injec-tion successively. RESULTS:The physicians adopted the suggestions of clinical pharmacists.After surgical treatment and anti-infec-tion treatment,the patient's condition was improved,the vital signs were stable,and the patient was transferred to the general ward of orthopedics department for further treatment. CONCLUSIONS:Clinical pharmacists participate in the treatment of gas gan-grene child,and assist physicians to formulate and adjust anti-infection treatment plan according to related guidelines,clinical symp-toms,etiological examination results and consultation opinions,so as to guarantee safe and effective drug use.
4.Literature Study and Suggestions on the Development Situation of Online Drugstores in China
Jinwei ZHANG ; Shuchen HU ; Zhengze XU ; Kailai LIU ; Longcheng WU ; Caijun YANG
China Pharmacy 2021;32(14):1678-1684
OBJECTIVE:To p rovide policy suggestions for the development and supervision of online drugstores in China. METHODS:By literature review ,the relevant literatures and policy documents about the development of online drugstores were searched,screened and sorted out to summarize the development process of China ’s internet drug trading mode and policy ,analyze the development status of China ’s online drugstores ;on the basis of the development experience of some developed countries ,the suggestions were put forward for China ’s relevant policies. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS :China’s medical e-commerce started relatively late ,and the policies related to online drug trading were basically released during last 20 years. The number of online drugstores showed a growing trend. The online drugstores were geographically allocated widely but unevenly. They sold many varieties,and policies on selling prescription medicines were gradually liberalized. These online drugstores provided diverse payment and delivery choices ,but their pharmaceutical service needed to be improved. The development models of online drugstores in the United Kingdom ,the United States and Germany could be referred. According to the current situation of online drugstores in China , combined with the development mode and operation strategy in foreign countries ,it is suggested to improve relevant laws and regulations,and strengthen legal support ;strengthen the government supervision to ensure drug safety ;use the industrial power to standardize medicine operation behavior ;set up the third part trading platform to promote medical insurance payment.
5.Characteristics of Cerebral Blood Flow in Brain CT Perfusion Imaging for Vascular Cognitive Impairment
Wenran ZHANG ; Zhengze WANG ; Xiaodan XU ; Liying ZHANG ; Shen TIAN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2018;24(8):942-949
Objective To evaluate cerebral perfusion through brain computed tomography perfusion imaging (CTP) in order to investigate the relationship between cerebral perfusion and vascular cognitive impairment (VCI).Methods A total of 103 patients with ischemic stroke were recruited, who received thrombolytic therapy and CTP test in the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University from December, 2016 to May, 2017. The patients were divided into normal cognitive function group (control group, n=43), vascular cognitive impairment-no dementia group (VCIND group, n=48), and vascular dementia group (VD group, n=12) according to the degree of impairment in cognitive function after the assessment of Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Clock Drawing Test (CDT). The characteristics of cerebral blood flow perfusion in region of interest of brain CTP were analyzed.Results There was difference in incidence of diabetes among three groups (χ2=7.556, P<0.05). The rate of diabetes was higher in VCIND group and VD group than in the control group. Age and diabetes were the independent risk factors for VCI (OR>1, P<0.05). There was difference in cerebral blood volume (CBV) in frontal lobe, temporal lobe, and parietal lobe among three groups (F>3.216, P<0.05). CBV in frontal lobe, temporal lobe, and parietal lobe reduced in VD group than in the control group (P<0.05), while CBV in frontal lobe and temporal lobe reduced in VD group than in VCIND group (P<0.05). There was difference in mean transit time (MTT) in left temporal lobe, left parietal lobe, and centrum semiovale among three groups, while there was difference in left occipital lobe in time to peak (TTP) among three groups (F>3.116, P<0.05). MTT and TTP were higher in VD group than in the control group and VCIND group (P<0.05). There was no difference in cerebral blood flow (CBF) in both left and right brain, and MTT and TTP in right brain among three groups (P>0.05). CBV in frontal lobe, parietal lobe and right temporal lobe demonstrated positive relationship with the scores of MMSE (r>0.203, P<0.05). CBV in parietal lobe and left frontal lobe also demonstrated positive relationship with the scores of CDT (r>0.214, P<0.05).Conclusion The cerebral blood flow perfusion reduced in different levels of VCI, especially in frontal lobe, temporal lobe and parietal lobe. Cerebral blood flow perfusion reduced with the progress of cognitive impairment, and the left hemisphere injured earlier than the right one. Brain CTP may be applied in the early recognition of VCI.