1.Research progress of the diagnosis and treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2017;25(4):365-370
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as any degree of glucose intolerance with the onset or first recognition during pregnancy,excluding diagnosed diabetes or prediabetes before pregnancy.It is one of the most common medical complications of pregnancy.There is almost no agreed diagnostic criteria for GDM until the hyperglycemia and adverse pregnancy outcome (HAPO) published in 2008.IADPSG published new diagnostic criteria for GDM,which is gradually acknowledged by the whole world.IADPSG diagnostic criteria has been adopted in China since 2011.Human insulin is the first-line therapy for GDM.Recently,insulin analogues such as insulin aspart and determir have been approved,and the safety and efficacy of oral antidiabetic drug-metformin are getting more and more attention and certification.Here,we reviewed the research progress of the diagnosis and treatment of GDM.
2.Clinical study of target-controlled infusion of propofol and remifentanil in elderly patients during the induction of general anesthesia
Zhirong SUN ; Shengjin GE ; Min LI ; Changhong MIAO
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2010;37(2):216-219
Objective To study the best multiple concentration of target controlled infusion of propofol and remifentanil in elderly patients during the induction of general anesthesia. Methods Fifty elderly patients were randomized into five groups, according to the effect site concentration of remifentanil (0, 2, 4, 6, 8 ng/mL). We started the effect site concentration of propofol (PEC) at 2 μg/mL, and added 1 μg/mL every 2 min until bispectral index (BIS) was stable at 40±5. During the induction,we recorded the effect site concentration of remifentanil (REC) and propofol (PEC), heart rate (HR), arterial blood pressure (ABP), BIS, AAI, and isolated forearm technique (IFT). After statistic analysis, the best multiple concentration was judged. Results There was no significant difference (P<0.05) in the changes of hypertension and hypotension among these five groups during intubation. The most smooth hemodynamic conditions were found in group B, i.e. 20% and 10%, respectively. When consciousness was lost, there was a negative correlation between PEC and REC. Group B was the minimum on the change of IFT and the cardiovascular system among these five groups at tracheal intubation. Conclusions It is safe and stable to use REC 2 μg/mL for TCI, combined with propofol in elderly patients under general anesthesia. PEC is (3.5±0.8)μg/mL when the patients' consciousness is lost. And PEC is 5.3 μg/mL at tracheal intubation.
3.Effect of penehyclidine hydrochloride on hyperoxia-induced acute lung injury and the relationship with endoplasmic reticulum stress-dependent apoptosis in infantile rats
Yu HUANG ; Chuantao LIN ; Yuping WANG ; Liyan MIAO ; Li ZHANG ; Zhirong YAN ; Xiang GAO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2019;39(5):625-628
Objective To evaluate the effect of penehyclidine hydrochloride on hyperoxia-induced acute lung injury and the relationship with endoplasmic reticulum stress-dependent apoptosis in infantile rats.Methods Ninety-six clean-grade male infantile Sprague-Dawley rats,weighing 40-50 g,aged 14 days,were allocated into 4 groups (n =24 each) using a random number table method:control group (C group),penehyclidine hydrochloride group (P group),hyperoxia group (HO group) and hyperoxia plus penehyclidine hydrochloride group (HP group).Infantile rats were intravenously injected with penehyclidine hydrochloride (0.3 mg/kg) at the same time point every day for 3 consecutive days in P and HP groups.Infantile rats were injected with the equal volume of normal saline instead of penehyclidine hydrochloride in C and H groups.Acute lung injury was induced by inhaling oxygen at concentration greater than 90% for 72 h starting from 4th day after administration.Infantile rats were sacrificed at the end of inhaling,and lungs were removed for examination of the pathological changes and for determination of weight to dry weight ratio (W/D ratio),index of quantitative evaluation for alveolar damage (IQA),pneumonocyte apoptosis (using TUNEL),expression of glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78) and CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP) protein and mRNA in lung tissues (by Western blot or using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction).The mitochondrial injury score was assessed,and apoptotic index (AI) was determined.Results Compared with C group,the W/D ratio,IQA,AI and mitochondrial injury score were significantly increased,and the expression of GRP78 and CHOP protein and mRNA was up-regulated in HO and HP groups (P<0.05),and no significant change was found in the parameters mentioned above in group P (P>0.05).Compared with HO group,the W/D ratio,IQA,AI and mitochondrial injury score were significantly decreased,the expression of GRP78 and CHOP protein and mRNA was downregulated (P < 0.05),and the pathological changes of lung tissues were significantly attenuated in HP group.Conclusion Penehyclidine hydrochloride can mitigate hyperoxia-induced acute lung injury,and the mechanism may be related to inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress-dependent apoptosis in infantile rats.
4.Genetic analysis in 331 cases of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia with unknown etiology
Ribao LI ; Xia GU ; Guohao WU ; Zhirong DENG ; Jianquan KANG ; Zao LIANG ; Taohan MIAO ; Liuhong QU ; Zhonghe WAN ; Yongxue LU ; Jinyou DENG ; Dongjun LIU ; Wangkai LIU ; Weiben HUANG ; Xin XIAO ; Hu HAO ; Sitao LI
Chinese Journal of Neonatology 2022;37(6):520-524
Objective:To study the genetic profile of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia with unknown etiology in Guangdong Province and the clinical significance of jaundice-related genetic screening.Methods:From July to September, 2021, neonates with hyperbilirubinemia of unknown etiology born in different hospitals in Guangdong Province were studied. 24 neonatal jaundice-related exons were sequenced using targeted capture and high-throughput sequencing technology. The pathogenic variants were analyzed.Results:A total of 331 cases, 139 (42.0%) cases showed positive screening results with five diseases, including 65 (19.6%) cases of Gilbert syndrome, 48 (14.5%) cases of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency,18 (5.4%) cases of sodium taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide deficiency, 4 (1.2%) cases of Citrin deficiency and 4 (1.2%) cases of Dubin-Johnson syndrome. 149 (45.0%) cases carried one or more genetic variants and 43 (13.0%) cases showed no clinically significant variants. The 8 high-frequency mutation loci (carrier rate >1%) are UGT1A1 gene c.211G>A and c.1091C>T, G6PD gene c.1466G>T and c.1478G>A, SLC10A1 gene c.800C>T, SLC25A13 gene c.852_855del TATG, HBB gene c.126_129delCTTT and c.316-197C>T.Conclusions:Genetic factors are important for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia with unknown etiology in Guangdong. The common pathogenic genes are UGT1A1, G6PD, SLC10A1, and SLC25A13 and the population carries high-frequency mutation loci. Therefore, genetic screening in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia of unknown etiology has important clinical significance.
5.Perioperative Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis in Thoracic Cancer Patients: Chinese Experts Consensus - Interpretation of Clinical Significance of D-dimer.
Qingshan CHEN ; Zhirong ZHANG ; Honghong DONG ; Jinbai MIAO ; Hui LI
Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer 2019;22(12):761-766
The risk of perioperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) is pretty high in thoracic cancer patients. Perioperative VTE influences the recovery of patients after operation and quality of life in the future, even seriously leading to death. To strengthen the knowledge and attention of thoracic surgeons on perioperative VTE in thoracic cancer patients, China National Research Collaborative Group on VTE in Thoracic Surgery released the edition of VTE prophalaxis in thoracic cancer patients: Chinese experts consensus in 2018. This article is to interpret the diagnostic value and risk prediction value of D-dimer in VTE in detail, and briefly introduce the role of other biomarkers in VTE of tumor patients. The consensus interpretation aims to deepen the understanding of thoracic surgeons on the clinical significance of D-dimer in VTE.
6.Biomechanical Study of Novel Articular Process Fixation System Combined with Unilateral Pedicle Screw Fixation
Wei MIAO ; Jiandong SHI ; Aiqing LU ; Suchun WANG ; Xia LI ; Zhirong WANG ; Wen ZHANG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2021;36(2):E201-E207
Objective To study the stability of lumbar spine after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) surgery combined with a novel articular process fixation system (APFS). Methods Based on the validated finite element model of L3-S1 intact segment (Model A), TLIF surgery was simulated to establish bilateral pedicle screw TLIF model (Model B), right unilateral pedicle screw TLIF model (Model C), APFS combined with right pedicle screw fixation TLIF model (Model D). The range of motion (ROM) of the lumbar spine model and stress distributions on pedicle screws, APFS and interbody fusion cages under different working conditions were observed. Results The overall ROMs of Models B, C, and D under different working conditions were comparable, which were all smaller than those of the physiological model. Compared with Models B and C, the maximum compressive stress of the right pedicle screw and the interbody fusion cage in Model D was the smallest or between Models B and C under different working conditions. Model D had the largest peak stress of APFS and right pedicle screw during anterior flexion. Conclusions APFS combined with contralateral pedicle screw fixation can be used as a novel fixation method for TLIF surgery of lumbar spine.
7.Correlation Study of “Dose-effect-toxicity”of Miao Medicine Wikstroemia indica on Anti-immune Inflammation of Mice before and after Processed by “Sweat Soaking Method ”
Chuanqi ZHENG ; Guo FENG ; Wei LI ; Zhirong ZHOU ; Qin XU ; Zhiping LI ; Dongbin YI ; Jinhui LI
China Pharmacy 2020;31(6):661-665
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the “dose-effect-toxicity”correlation of Miao medicine Wikstroemia indica before and after processed on anti-immnue inflammation of mice . METHODS :Mice were divided into blank group ,model group ,ethanol extract of W. indica raw product groups 1-6,ethanol extract of W. indica processed product by “sweat soaking method ”groups 1-6 (hereinafter called “raw groups 1-6”“processed groups 1-6”for short ,drug dosage were 0.13,0.20,0.26,0.52,1.04,2.6 g/kg), positive group (cyclophosphamide,36.4 mg/kg),with 10 mice in each group. Except for blank group ,other groups were given 1% 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene-acetone-sesame oil mixed solution to induce delayed type hypersensitivity model. After modeling, blank group and model group were given constant volume of 1.0% CMC-Na solution intragastrically ,and administration groups were given relevant medicine 20 mL/kg intrag astrically,oncea day ,for consecutive 5 d. A fter last medication ,ear swelling degree of mice were recorded ;the inhibition rate of swelling degree, half effective dose (ED50) and 95% confidence 158-02-32); interval(CI)of raw and processed products were calculated ; the weight of heart ,liver,spleen,lung and kidney were measured and the indexes of organs were calculated ;ELISA 1161472062@qq.com and modified chemical oxidation method were used to determine the serum levels of inflammatory factors (TNF-α, IL-10) and liver and renal function indexes (ALT,AST, TBIL,BUN,CREA). RESULTS:Compared with blank group ,the degree of ear swelling in the model group was significantly increased(P<0.05). Compared with model group ,ear swelling degree of mice were decreased significantly in different doses groups of ethanol extract of raw and processed products of W. indica (P<0.05). The inhibition rate of swelling increased with the increase of dose ,ED50 and 95%CI of delayed hypersensitivity ear swelling were 0.239 6(0.129 0,0.445 2)g/kg and 0.147 3(0.076 8,0.282 7)g/kg,respectively. Compared with blank group ,liver index and serum TNF-α level of mice were increased significantly in model group ,while lung index and serum IL- 10 level were decreased significantly (P<0.05). Compared with model group ,the levels of liver indexes (positive group ,raw group 3,processed groups 1-6)and serum TNF-α levels(positive group ,raw groups 1-3,processed groups 1-4) were decreased significantly in different administration groups ;while the levels of lung indexes (positive group ,raw groups 3-6 and processed groups 3-6),serum IL- 10 levels(raw groups 1,2,4 and 5,processed groups 2-6),ALT,AST,BUN and CREA levels (raw groups 4-6),TBIL levels (raw groups 3-6 )were increased significantly (P< 0.05). CONCLUSIONS :The ethanol extract of raw product of W. indica has certain anti-inflammatory activity ,and has certain hepatorenal toxicity to mice ,with certain “dose-effect-toxity”correlation. The ethanol ectract of processed product of W. indica has certain anti-inflammatory activity too ,but its hepatorenal toxicity was lower than raw product. The “sweat soaking method ” possesses the function of “retaining efficiency and reducing toxicity ”for processing W. indica .
8.Effects of “Sweat Soaking Method ”on the Content of Genkwanin in Wikstroemia indica and Its Anti-oxidation Ability
Zhirong ZHOU ; Guo FENG ; Wei LI ; Qi Chuan ZHENG ; Qin XU ; Chenchen REN ; Lizhen PENG ; Qiaozong HUANG ; Xiaoyan XIAO
China Pharmacy 2020;31(19):2320-2325
OBJECTIVE:To compare the content changes of active/toxic ingredient genkwanin in ethanol extract from Wikstroemia indica before and after processing with “sweat soaking method ”and the effects of processing method on its anti-oxidation ability. METHODS :HPLC method was adopted to determine the content of genkwanin in W. indica before and after processing with “sweat soaking method ”. The separation was performed on Diamonsil C 18 column with 0.2% phosphoric acid solution-methanol as mobile phase (gradient elution )at the flow rate of 1 mL/min. The column temperature was 30 ℃ and detection wavelength was set at 346 nm. The sample size was 20 µL. SD rats were randomly divided into blank group ,W. indica raw product ethanol extract group (317.52 mg/kg,called“raw-product group ”as short )and W. indica processed product ethanol extract group (317.52 mg/kg,called“processed-product group ”as short ),with 6 rats in each group. Blank group was given constant volume of 1.0%CMC-Na solution intragastrically ,and administration groups were given relevant medicine suspension intragastrically;all of them were given 20 mL/kg,once a day ,for consecutive 14 days. The contents of serum oxidant stress indexes(MDA,CAT,SOD)in rats were determined by ELISA. RESULTS :The linear range of genkwanin were 0.147-27.360 μg (r=0.999 9);RSDs of precision ,reproducibility and stability tests were all lower than 3% ;average recoveries were 98.64%-98.92%(RSD<1%,n=3). Before and after processing with “sweat soaking method ”,average contents of genkwanin in W. indica were 0.377 6 and 0.234 0 mg/g. Compared with blank group ,the serum content of SOD in raw-product group was increased significantly ,while CAT content was decreased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01);the serum content of MDA was decreased significantly in processed-product group ,while SOD content was increased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01). MDA content of processed-product group was significantly lower than that of raw-product group ,while SOD content was significantly higher than raw-product group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS :After proce ssing with “sweat soaking method ”,the content of genkwanin in W. indica is decreased ,and antioxidant activity is increased .“Sweat soaking method ”processes certain function of “reducing toxicity and increasing efficiency ”.
9.Fucoidan-functionalized activated platelet-hitchhiking micelles simultaneously track tumor cells and remodel the immunosuppressive microenvironment for efficient metastatic cancer treatment.
Rong GUO ; Miao DENG ; Xuan HE ; Mengmeng LI ; Jiaxin LI ; Penghui HE ; Houqin LIU ; Man LI ; Zhirong ZHANG ; Qin HE
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2022;12(1):467-482
Tumor metastasis is responsible for most mortality in cancer patients, and remains a challenge in clinical cancer treatment. Platelets can be recruited and activated by tumor cells, then adhere to circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and assist tumor cells extravasate in distant organs. Therefore, nanoparticles specially hitchhiking on activated platelets are considered to have excellent targeting ability for primary tumor, CTCs and metastasis in distant organs. However, the activated tumor-homing platelets will release transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), which promotes tumor metastasis and forms immunosuppressive microenvironment. Therefore, a multitalent strategy is needed to balance the accurate tumor tracking and alleviate the immunosuppressive signals. In this study, a fucoidan-functionalized micelle (FD/DOX) was constructed, which could efficiently adhere to activated platelets through P-selectin. Compared with the micelle without P-selectin targeting effect, FD/DOX had increased distribution in both tumor tissue and metastasis niche, and exhibited excellent anti-tumor and anti-metastasis efficacy on 4T1 spontaneous metastasis model. In addition, due to the contribution of fucoidan, FD/DOX treatment was confirmed to inhibit the expression of TGF-β, thereby stimulating anti-tumor immune response and reversing the immunosuppressive microenvironment. The fucoidan-functionalized activated platelets-hitchhiking micelle was promising for the metastatic cancer treatment.