1. The protective effect of fluoxetine hydrochloride on brain tissues of rats with high altitude cerebral edema
Bei-Lei ZOU ; Peng-Peng ZHANG ; Zhi-Qun SHI ; Yi-Ting TIAN ; Wen-Bin LI ; Hui-Ping MA ; Jing PAN ; Qing-Feng WU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2022;38(9):1382-1388
Aim To study the protective effect of fluoxetine hydrochloride on brain tissues of rats with simulated high altitude cerebral edema(HACE)and its mechanism.Methods The optimal dosage and time of fluoxetine hydrochloride were determined by the hypoxia tolerance test of mice under normal pressure.The rat model of brain edema at high altitude was established by large-scale low-pressure oxygen chamber.HE staining was used to observe the pathological changes of brain tissues in rats.Microplate reader was used to detect the corresponding indexes of oxidative stress such as malondialdehyde(MDA)level and superoxide dismutase(SOD)activity.The expressions of hypoxia-related proteins HIF-1α,VEGF,MMP-9,AQP4 and SERT were detected by Western blot.Results Compared with the hypoxia model group,after the intervention of fluoxetine hydrochloride,the survival time of mice was prolonged,and the middle dose of fluoxetine(14 mg·kg-1)had the best effect,with an extension rate of 17.78%.The pathological damage of brain was improved,the water content of brain decreased,and the permeability of blood-brain barrier decreased.MDA content in rat brain decreased and SOD activity increased.Western blot results showed that HIF-1α,VEGF,MMP-9,AQP4,SERT protein were significantly down-regulated.Conclusions Fluoxetine has protective effect on rats with brain edema at high altitude,and its mechanism may be related to improving oxidative stress,activating HIF-1α/VEGF/MMP-9 signaling pathway and affecting the expression of SERT protein.SERT may be a potential target for treating brain edema at high altitude.
2.Mechanism of Chinese Medicine Against Sjögren Syndrome: A Review
Gang WANG ; Wen-xia QI ; Yan-feng YAN ; Tao WANG ; Fang-xia ZOU ; Gang-gang JIANG ; Zhi-ting LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2021;27(20):227-235
Sjögren syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by immune cell infiltration and progressive destruction of salivary and lacrimal glands. It not only affects the lacrimal and salivary glands, manifested as dry eyes and dry mouth, but also involves heart, lung,kidney,and central nervous system, seriously affecting human physical and mental health. Although western medicine has made extensive and in-depth research on the diagnosis and treatment of this disease in recent years,there is no effective treatment targeting the potential causes. Chinese medicine emphasizes the concept of holism,treatment and prescription formulation based on syndrome differentiation, and effect exertion via multiple targets,multiple levels,and multiple pathways,exhibiting great advantages in the treatment of SS. This paper reviews the mechanisms of Chinese medicine in treating SS from the perspectives of immunity regulation,aquaporin up-regulation, and anti-oxidative stress reported in the related literature,so as to provide more theoretical basis for the research and clinical treatment of SS.
3.Establishment of UPLC Fingerprint and Quantitative Analysis of Multi-components of Shengyutang
Yu-qing ZHANG ; An WU ; Ting ZOU ; Zhi-feng ZHAO ; Shao-hua XIAN ; Yu XIANG ; Xu-guang HU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2021;27(8):8-16
Objective:To establish ultra performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) fingerprint of Shengyutang and quantitative analysis method of 11 index components in this famous classical formula. Method:UPLC-diode array detector/evaporative light scattering detector (UPLC-PDA/ELSD) was used, two chromatographic conditions were established by different detectors according to the polarity of chemical components. Conditions of fingerprint 1 were as follows:ACQUITY UPLC HSS T3 column (2.1 mm×100 mm, 1.8 µm) with the mobile phase of acetonitrile (A)-0.6% formic acid solution (C) for gradient elution (0-4 min, 0-4%A; 4-8 min, 4%A; 8-9 min, 4%-8%A; 9-14 min, 8%-9%A; 14-21 min, 9%-15%A; 21-26 min, 15%-17%A; 26-30 min, 17%-20%A; 30-35 min, 20%-32%A; 35-40 min, 32%-40%A; 40-50 min, 40%-80%A; 50-55 min, 80%A), the flow rate of 0.3 mL·min-1, PDA with detection wavelengths of 280 nm and 321 nm, the column temperature at 30 ℃. Conditions of fingerprint 2 were as follows:the CORTECS C18 column (3.0 mm×100 mm, 2.7 µm) with the mobile phase of acetonitrile (A)-water (D) for gradient elution (0-11 min, 19%A; 11-16 min, 19%-25%A; 16-34 min, 25%-28%A; 34-47 min, 28%-47%A; 47-60 min, 47%-80%A), the flow rate of 0.4 mL·min-1, ELSD with drift tube temperature of 95 ℃, the carrier gas (air) flow rate of 2.0 L·min-1, and the column temperature at 30 ℃. UPLC-PDA/ELSD fingerprints of 15 batches of Shengyutang were established, and the similarity was evaluated by similarity evaluation system of chromatographic fingerprint of traditional Chinese medicine (2012 edition) issued by the Chinese Pharmacopoeia Commission, and the contents of eleven index components in this famous classical formula were determined. Result:The similarities of UPLC-PDA/ELSD fingerprints of 15 batches of Shengyutang were >0.98 by comparing with the control fingerprint, 27 and 16 common peaks were identified in fingerprint 1, 2, respectively. It was tested and verified that the precision, repeatability, stability, linear relationship and other results of this method all met the requirements of the 2020 edition of
4.Analysis on UPLC Fingerprint and Determination of Multi-index Components in Pipa Qingfeiyin
An WU ; Yu-qing ZHANG ; Zhi-feng ZHAO ; Ting ZOU ; Shao-hua XIAN ; Guo-yang LU ; Xu-guang HU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2021;27(14):12-20
Objective:To establish the ultraperformance liquid chromatography (UPLC) fingerprint of Pipa Qingfeiyin substance benchmark, and to establish a quantitative analysis method for simultaneous determination of the contents of five index components, so as to provide reference for the quality control and evaluation of this famous classical formula. Method:ACQUITY UPLC® CSHTM C18 column (2.1 mm×100 mm, 1.7 μm) was used with mobile phase of acetonitrile (A)-0.1% formic acid aqueous solution (B) for gradient elution (0-7 min, 5%-7%A; 7-11 min, 7%-8%A; 11-22 min, 8%-14%A; 22-30 min, 14%-15%A; 30-35 min, 15%-25%A; 35-42 min, 25%-40%A; 42-45 min, 40%-50%A; 45-50 min, 50%-60%A), the flow rate was 0.35 mL·min-1, the column temperature was 25 ℃, the detection wavelengths were 278 nm and 248 nm. UPLC fingerprints of 15 batches of Pipa Qingfeiyin substance benchmark were established, and the "Similarity Evaluation System of Chromatographic Fingerprint of Traditional Chinese Medicine" software (2012 edition) was used for similarity analysis, and the common peaks were assigned. Cluster analysis (CA), principal component analysis (PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) were used to evaluate the fingerprint data. UPLC fingerprint method was used to simultaneously determine the contents of five components in the substance benchmark. Result:The method validation of fingerprint and determination method was good, the similarities between 15 batches of Pipa Qingfeiyin substance benchmark and their control fingerprint were ≥0.997, 23 common peaks were identified and 11 chromatographic peaks were identified. CA, PCA and OPLS-DA divided 15 batches of the substance benchmark into two groups. The linear relationship of phellodendrine hydrochloride, chlorogenic acid, berberine hydrochloride, palmatine hydrochloride and ammonium glycyrrhizinate was good in a certain range of concentration (
5.Nutritional status and influencing factors in the elderly at home
ZHAO Dong ; SU Dan Ting ; HUANG Li Chun ; CHEN Qi ; ZHU Zhi Hong ; LIU Sheng ; GU Wei ; ZOU Yan
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;33(5):468-472
Objective:
To learn the results of MNA ( mini nutritional assessment ) nutrition screening and influencing factors in the elderly living at home, so as to provide basis for improving the nutritional status of the elderly living at home.
Methods:
The elderly people at home were recruited from Yinzhou District, Yiwu City and Changshan County in Zhejiang Province by the multi-stage random sampling method. Their demographic information, living habits and nutritional status were collected by the MNA scale and the questionnaire for nutrition and health status surveillance. The multivariate linear regression model was used to analyze influencing factors for the nutritional status.
Results:
Of 374 study subjects, 186 ( 49.73% ) were males and 188 ( 50.27% ) were females. The age was ( 69.63±6.68 ) years ( range, 60-90 years ). The average score of MNA scale was 25.26±2.81. The prevalence of malnutrition risk in the elderly living at home was 20.59%. Age ( β'=-0.140), marital status ( β'=0.110 ), annual income ( β'=0.155 ), active physical exercise ( β'= 0.104 ), eating health products/nutritional supplements ( β'= 0.110 ) and satiety ( full diet β'=0.196 ) were influencing factors for MNA scores ( P<0.05 ).
Conclusion
The prevalence of malnutrition risk among the elderly living at home is 20.59%. The prevalence increases with age. Having a spouse, doing active physical exercise, eating health products/nutritional supplements, having healthy eating habits are conducive to maintaining the nutritional health of the elderly.
6.Analysis of Driver-Passenger Relationship and Restoration of Accident Process Based on 3D Laser Scanning Technology.
Xue ZHANG ; Sheng Dong LI ; Yan Geng YU ; Fu ZHANG ; Chong Bin ZOU ; Zhi Liang ZOU ; Qi Feng MIAO ; Man Ting ZHANG ; Li Juan TANG ; Dong Ri LI
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2020;36(1):69-71
Objective To discuss the application of 3D laser scanner and computer technology in restoration of the accident scene and reconstruction of the accident process, as well as identification of the driver-passenger relationship. Methods The scene of a traffic accident, the accident vehicle and the vehicle of the same type as accident vehicle were scanned using 3D laser scanner. The accident scene, traces and accident vehicle were integrated using computer technology to restore the accident scene, and the accident process was reconstructed and analyzed by combining the characteristics of the body injuries. Results By restoring the accident scene and reconstructing the accident process with 3D laser scanner, it was determined that Wu was in the driving seat at the time of the accident. Conclusion It is more objective and scientific to use 3D laser scanning technology to restore the accident scene, reconstruct the accident process and analyze the moving track of the driver and passengers in the vehicle. It will help to improve the accuracy of forensic identification of road traffic accidents.
Accidents, Traffic
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Computer Simulation
7.Intranasal Immunization Using CTA1-DD as a Mucosal Adjuvant for an Inactivated Influenza Vaccine.
Xue Ting FAN ; Yun Long WANG ; Qiu Dong SU ; Feng QIU ; Yao YI ; Zhi Yuan JIA ; Da Yan WANG ; Kun QIN ; Ye Ning ZOU ; Sheng Li BI ; Li Ping SHEN
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2019;32(7):531-540
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the effect of intranasal immunization with CTA1-DD as mucosal adjuvant combined with H3N2 split vaccine.
METHODS:
Mice were immunized intranasally with PBS (negative control), or H3N2 split vaccine (3 μg/mouse) alone, or CTA1-DD (5 μg/mouse) alone, or H3N2 split vaccine (3 μg/mouse) plus CTA1-DD (5 μg/mouse). Positive control mice were immunized intramuscularly with H3N2 split vaccine (3 μg/mouse) and alum adjuvant. All the mice were immunized twice, two weeks apart. Then sera and mucosal lavages were collected. The specific HI titers, IgM, IgG, IgA, and IgG subtypes were examined by ELISA. IFN-γ and IL-4 were test by ELISpot. In addition, two weeks after the last immunization, surivival after H3N2 virus lethal challenge was measured.
RESULTS:
H3N2 split vaccine formulated with CTA1-DD could elicit higher IgM, IgG and hemagglutination inhibition titers in sera. Furthermore, using CTA1-DD as adjuvant significantly improved mucosal secretory IgA titers in bronchoalveolar lavages and vaginal lavages. Meanwhile this mucosal adjuvant could enhance Th-1-type responses and induce protective hemagglutination inhibition titers. Notably, the addition of CTA1-DD to split vaccine provided 100% protection against lethal infection by the H3N2 virus.
CONCLUSION
CTA1-DD could promote mucosal, humoral and cell-mediated immune responses, which supports the further development of CTA1-DD as a mucosal adjuvant for mucosal vaccines.
Adjuvants, Immunologic
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Administration, Intranasal
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Animals
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Cholera Toxin
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Female
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Immunity, Humoral
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Influenza A Virus, H3N2 Subtype
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immunology
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Influenza Vaccines
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Mice, Inbred BALB C
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Nasal Mucosa
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immunology
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Random Allocation
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Recombinant Fusion Proteins
8.The status and influencing factors of domestic violence against married women in Wenzhou area
Li CHEN ; Wen-ting WU ; Li-jing WANG ; Zi-heng CHEN ; Ren PAN ; Yu-lan GU ; Yuan-zhi ZOU
Chinese Journal of Disease Control & Prevention 2019;23(10):1208-1212
Objective To investigate and analyze the prevalence, patterns and associated factors of domestic violence against married women in Wenzhou area. Methods a total of 705 married women took part in this cross-sectional study conducted in 2018. Conflict Tactics Scales and several short demographic questions were used in this study to collect basic information and the occurence of domestic violence within 12 months. Results Nearly 40% of married women experienced at least one incident of domestic violence during the past 12 months. 33.8% of respondents experiencing one episode of psychological violence in the past 12 months, followed by 19.5% experienced physical violence and 14.9%of sexual violence. The joint occurrence of multiple forms of violence was the most commonly reported features experiencing domestic violence. Some individual (education and Hukou), marital relationship (marital satisfaction, duration of marriage, marital autonomy marital models) and family (family model and sex roles) factors of the respondents, were negatively or positively associated with domestic violence against married women. Conclusion The results indicated that there was a high rate of domestic violence among married women in Wenzhou area. Accordingly, there is an obvious need of intervention and treatment activities to prevent and reduce the occurrence of domestic violence among the married women.
9.Analysis of Causes of Death and Related Factors of 102 Perinatal Infants in Chongqing.
Zhi Xi YANG ; Ze Hong WEI ; Xing ZOU ; Hua YU ; Ting WANG ; Yue HU ; Jian Bo LI ; Ren Kuan TANG
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2019;35(1):39-43
OBJECTIVES:
To analyze the causes of perinatal death and related factors from the perspective of forensic medicine, and to provide references for reducing perinatal mortality and guidance for forensic identification.
METHODS:
A retrospective analysis was performed on 102 cases of perinatal autopsy with clinical data from the Department of Forensic Medicine of Chongqing Medical University in 2004-2016.
RESULTS:
Of the 102 cases of perinatal deaths, 66 (64.71%) were neonatal deaths, 24 (23.53%) were stillborn foetuses, and 12 (11.76%) were stillbirths. Among the 66 neonatal death cases, 39 (59.09%) died within 1 d, 19 (28.79%) died within 1-3 d, and 8 (12.12%) died within >3-7 d of birth. The top 3 causes of neonatal death were pulmonary diseases, congenital malformation, umbilical cord and placental abnormalities. The causes of stillborn foetus and stillbirth were mainly umbilical cord and placental abnormalities, and intrauterine asphyxia.
CONCLUSIONS
Pulmonary diseases, umbilical cord and placental abnormalities, and congenital malformations are the main causes of perinatal death. In order to reduce the perinatal mortality, pre-pregnancy examination and prenatal care should be strengthened, and the knowledge of pregnancy care should be popularized.
Autopsy
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Cause of Death
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant Mortality
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Pregnancy
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Retrospective Studies
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Stillbirth
10. Comparative analysis of serum IgE detected by ImmunoCAP and EUROLine assays
Zhi-feng HUANG ; Hai-sheng HU ; Xiang-wei ZOU ; Wen-ting LUO ; Ze-hong WU ; Yue-xiao TAO ; Bao-qing SUN
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2018;31(12):1276-1280
Objective The diagnosis of allergic diseases mainly relies on the allergen skin test or in vitro specific IgE test. This study was to explore the diagnostic efficiency of EUROLine and its application in southern China by reference to the standard method of the immunoenzymatic capsulated hydrophilic carrier polymer (ImmunoCAP).Methods Using the EUROLine system, we examined 12 common specific IgEs (sIgE) from 283 patients with multiple sensitizations in the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, including cockroach (i6), dog dander (e2), cat dander (e1), Mugwort (w6), ragweed (w1), dust mites (ds1), chicken protein (f1), milk (f2), crab (f23), shrimp (f24), peanut (f13) and soybean (f14).Results EUROLine showed that house dust mite allergens were the main aeroallergens in southern China, with a positive rate of 66.3%, while egg white had the highest positive rate (53.2%) in food allergens. The overall rate of the allergens detected by EUROLine was consistent to that of ImmunoCAP by 60.8%-90.1%, the positive rate by 63.3%-93.6%, and the negative rate by 54.5%-95.2%. The Kappa value of EUROLine was 0.203-0.702 in detecting each allergen and >0.6 with cat hair, egg white, peanut, milk and mugwort. The rank correlation coefficient between ImmunoCAP and EUROLine was >0.7 for dust mite combination, cat hair, mugwort, egg white, milk, peanut and crab allergens, with the highest consistency rate for egg white (93.17% \[191/205\]), the lowest for shrimp (70.83% \[170/240\]), and an overall consistency rate of 82.68% (1542/1865).Conclusion The EUROLine system has a high diagnostic performance, and it is inexpensive, efficient and applicable in the detection of allergens in southern China.


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