1.Clinical observation of treatment of acute myocardial infarction by simvastatin with low molecular weight heparin
Qian QIN ; Yan XU ; Zhiwei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2009;16(5):804-806
Objective To observe the clinical effect and side-effect of low molecular weight beparin (LMWH) and simvastatin on patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI). Methods 80 cases of AMI were randomly divided into simvastatin with low-molecular-weight heparin treatment (joint group) 40 cases and nitrates drug treatment( conventional group) 40 cases Au the patiants were observed before and after treatment for serum inflammatory factor,quantitative gated tomography,Holter and analysis of the effectbefore and after treatment. Results The conventional group and joint group after the treatment of TC, TG, LDL, HDL-C, hs-CRPs, CD40L levels were decreased than before treatment (t=2. 131, t = 2. 211, t = 2. 235, t = 2. 211, t = 2. 115, t = 2. 274, both P<0. 05 ) ; the joint group after treatment bs-CRP, sCD40L significantly declined than conventional group (t = 2. 231, t = 2. 245, both P<0. 05 ) ;conventional group of IMT dropped 1.1% lower than the 3.4% of the joint group ( X2 = 4. 01,P<0. 05 ) ; conventional treatment group plaque score 11.5% higher than the combined group plaque score decreased 16. 9% (X2 =4. 25 ,P<0. 05) ;joint group after treatment,a few soft spots(7. 7 %) lower than before treatment(28.2%) (X2 = 6. 78,P<0. 01) ;the joint group of EDV,ESV,EF after treatment decreased significantly than before treatment (t =2. 221 ,t =2. 342 ,t = 2. 245, P<0. 05) ; conventional treatment group and joint group after the number of ischemic attack, ST above the largest decrease, ST segment depression was significantly lower than the time before treatment(t=2. 731 ,t=2. 781, t=2. 785,t=2. 781, t=2. 815, t=2. 874, both P<0. 01);joint total effective rate 90. 0% higher than the conventional group 67.4% (X2=4. 25,P<0. 05 ). Conclusion Simvastatin combined with LMWH have good effect in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction.
2.The protactive effects and mechanisms of cx3cr1 antibody on retinal neuron in rats with ischemia reperfusion injury by intravitreal injection
Juanjuan, LI ; Yan, LI ; Zhiwei, TANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2016;34(1):35-41
Background Study confirmed that the active microglia may injure retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) in retinal ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI), and increased cx3cr1 expression is an important factor in microglial activation,and thus blocking the expression of cx3cr1 can inhibit microglial activation, which may be useful in neuronal protection.Objective This study was to analyze the protective effects of cx3cr1 antibody on retinal neuron in rat eyes with IRI.Methods Ninety SD rats were divided into 4 groups according to random number table.IRI models were established by perfusing normal saline solution into the anterior chamber.The cx3cr1 antibody of 1 μl (0.2 μg/μl) was intravitreally injected in the right eyes in the normal rats or model rats as the only cx3cr1 antibody injected group and the model cx3cr1 antibody injected group,respectively,and no any drug was injected in the rats of the normal control group and model control group.Retinal sections were prepared 48 hours after modeling, and apoptosis of retinal neutron was observed under the transmission electron microscope;the morphology of retinas was exmined and the number of survival RGCs was calculated by histopathologic method.The expression of CD68 in activated retinal microglial cells was detected by immunochemistry, and the relative expression levels of cx3cr1 mRNA,tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-ct) mRNA and interleukin-1 β (IL-1 β) mRNA in the retinas were assayed by real time quantitative PCR.Results The cell nucleus of RGCs showed the round and ellipse in shape and there were abundant organelles in the cells.The mophology of photoreceptors was normal with abundant mitochondrions.Irregular cell shape, disrupture of outer segment membranous disc, proliferative microglial cells in RGC layer were seen in the model group.However,these findings were mild in the model cx3crl antibody group.The mean number of survival RGCs was (38.100 ± 3.929), (37.200 ± 5.266), (26.700 ± 2.584) and (31.700 ± 2.946)/field in the normal control group,only cx3cr1 antibody injected group, model control group and model cx3cr1 antibody injected group,showing significant differences between the model group and the normal control group, only cx3cr1 antibody injected group or model cx3cr1 antibody injected group (t =7.492,6.125,-4.607, all at P<0.01).The expression levels (absorbance) of CD68 in rat retinas were significantly higher in the model group than those in the normal control group, only cx3cr1 antibody injected group and model cx3cr1 antibody injected group (t =-3.397 ,P =0.008;t =-6.207 ,P =0.000;t =3.494, P =0.007).The relative expression levels of cx3cr1 mRNA, TNF-α mRNA and IL-1 β mRNA in rat retinas were raised in the model group compared with the only cx3er1 antibody injected group and model cx3cr1 antibody injected group (all at P<0.01).No significant differences were observed in these indicators between the normal control group and the only cx3crl antibody injected group (all at P<0.05).Conclusions Intravitreal injection of cx3cr1 antibody to neutralize cx3cr1 levels in retinas can effectively inhibit the activation of retinal microglia,decrease the release of inflammatory factors, reduce the apoptosis of RGCs and thereby protect the retinal neutrons against IRI in SD rats.Intravitreal injection of cx3cr1 is safe and feasible.
3.Progress in relationship between long non-coding RNAs and gastric cancer
Zhiwei ZHAO ; Yan SONG ; Daxun PIAO
Cancer Research and Clinic 2016;28(10):709-713
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are a group of regulatory and non-coding RNA molecules which are longer than 200 nucleotides. They are involved in a variety of biological processes such as cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis mainly by regulation of gene expression at various levels, including epigenetics, transcription and post-transcription. The evidence has demonstrated that many lncRNAs are dysregulated and closely related to tumorigenesis, progression and prognosis in gastric cancer. Based on an introduction to lncRNAs and the domestic and foreign research status, this review summarizes the function, regulatory mechanisms, potential diagnostic and therapeutic values of lncRNAs in gastric cancer.
4.Metabotropic glutamate receptors and stress response
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1987;0(02):-
The function of metabotropic glutamate receptor(mGluRs) in stress response was increasingly gaining recognition. The mGluRs can regulate the level of glucocorticoid(GC), the neurotoxin of glutamate and synaptic plasticity (LTP,LTD). So it may play an important role in stress response. The function of distinct type of mGluRs is different. Their mechanisms in stress response are very complex. So it is very essential to study the function of mGluRs in stress. Furthermore we can explore a new type drug targeting at mGluRs to cure the stress damage.-
5.Effect of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone on human dermal fibroblasts: preliminary identification of protein expression
Yong CHENG ; Dan YAN ; Zhiwei LIANG ; Haiyang ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2011;17(3):208-211
Objective To evaluate the effect of this neuroendocrine hormone on protein expression by treating the human dermal fibroblasts with a-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH ).Methods Thehuman dermal fibroblasts was cultured, and the total protein of the fibroblasts were separated with immobilized pH gradient-based two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DE). After Coomassie bright blue staining, gel images were acquired by Image-scanner and then analyzed with the PDQuest software. 2-DE maps of fibroblasts were established. Partial differently expressed protein spots were incised from gels and digested by trypsin in-gel. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) and MSDB database searching by Mascot? software were used for protein identification. Results Well-resolved, reproducible 2-DE patterns of dermal fibroblasts treated with and without crMSH were obtained. 8 differently expressed protein spots were detected, among which 8 obtained peptide mass fingerprints (PMF) by MALDI-TOF-MS analysis. Among these proteins, of particular interest were five proteins annexin I, HSP27 and lamin A, etc. Conclusions Proteins expressed by human dermal fibroblasts treated with or without crMSH are different, and some of the differently expressed proteins involve apoptosis, intracellular signal transduction and framework construction and so on, which may be associated with anti-fibrosis effects of (a)-MSH on human dermal fibroblasts.
6.Study of synergistic mechanism in the combination ofberberine and evodiamine from the perspective of miRNA
Zuojing YIN ; Zhiwei CAO ; Xinmiao YAN ; Yiyan YANG ; Zhen SHENG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2017;33(6):772-780
Aim To explore the mechanisms of action (MOA) of synergistic anticancer function in the combination of berberine and evodiamine.Methods We first analyzed the action of suppression in the drug combination from the cell level and validated the dose scope as well as ratio of concentration in synergistic effects of drug combination.Then, the miRNA chip of liver cancer cell BEL-7402 under different treatment was analyzed.By building the miRNA-mRNA network, the MOA of the synergistic drug combination was illustrated.Results Berberine and evodiamine used in combination could significantly synergistically suppress the proliferative ability of liver cancer cells.The special differentially expressed miRNAs (DEmiRNAs) mainly participated in some cancer proliferation-related pathways and biological processes, such as MAPK signaling pathway, endocytosis pathway and insulin signaling pathway.The special target genes influenced by the drug combination not only covered three kinds of membrane receptors, but also took part in the regulation of downstream pathways.Conclusions From the regulation of miRNAs, it is clear that berberine may play a primary role in the synergistical suppression activity of the drug combination in cancer cells.The discovery of synergistic MOA in the combination of berberine and evodiamine from the miRNA level will provide a new guidance to explore more synergistic drug combinations in the future.
7.Clinical analysis of sodium nitroprusside on the treatment of senile heart failure with pulmonary edema
Yan TAN ; Shuyun WANG ; Zhiwei XU ; Su HUANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(8):204-205,207
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of sodium nitroprusside on the treatment of pulmonary edema in elderly patients with heart failure. Methods 50 elderly cases with heart failure and pulmonary edema From January 2015 to January 2017 were divided into the control group and the observation group according to the different treatment methods. The control group were received conventional therapy, the observation group were given conventional drug combined with sodium nitroprusside. The experimental data was recorded and compared. To investigate the effect of sodium nitroprusside on the rescue of elderly heart failure and pulmonary edema. Results The clinical effect in the observation group is better than that in the control group. The protein related indexes about heart failure and pulmonary edema were significantly improved (P<0.05). The difference of adverse reaction rate in the two groups has no statistically significat. Conclusion Conventional drug therapy combined with sodium nitroprusside were used on the treatment of elderly patients with heart failure, pulmonary edema, which can improve the clinical symptoms, related serum protein, without increasing the incidence of adverse reactions, it is worthy of clinical application.
8.Effect of Xiaoyao Powder on Ca~(2+) in Hippocampal Synaptosome of Multi - Stress Model Rats
Zhiwei XU ; Haiqing AO ; Can YAN ; Lili WU ; Wenzhu WANG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2001;0(01):-
[Objective] To observe the influence of Xiaoyao Powder on the concentration of Ca2+ in hippocampal synaptosome of multi - stress model rats.[Methods] Wistar rats were randomly allocated to five groups: normal control (Group A) , model 1 (Group B), Xiaoyao Powder 1 (Group C), model 2 (Group D), and Xiaoyao Powder 2 (Group E) . All the rats except those of Group A were replicated to chronic multi-stress models. At the meantime, Groups C andE were given the decoction of Xiaoyao Powder, 1.06g each for 21 days and 42 days respectively. Groups A, B and D were administered by gavage the equal amount of normal saline. After the administration, the hippocampal homogenate was taken to detect the concentration of hippocampal synaptic Ca2+ by fluorimetry. [Results] Compared with Group A, the concentration of Ca2+ in hippocampal synaptosome of Groups B and C was increased, having significant difference ( P
9.Experimental Study on Antianxietic Action of Xiaoyao San and Dan Zhi Xiaoyao San
Zhiwei XU ; Wenzhu WANG ; Junfang SU ; Can YAN ; Lili WU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2000;0(04):-
【Objective】To investigate the antianxietic action of Xiaoyao San(XS)and Dan Zhi Xiaoyao San(DZXS).【Methods】 Wistar rats were randomized into 5 groups: model control group,high-and low-dose DZXS groups(14.4?g/kg and 7.2?g/kg respectively),and high-and low-dose XS groups(21.06?g/kg and 10.53g/kg respectively).Social interaction test and open-field test were carried out to observe the antianxietic action of XS and DZXS.Except that the model group was given normal saline,the rats in other groups were given the corresponding drugs according to the experimental design for 14 successive days.After treatment,the activities within 5 min were monitored by two observers and then the mean value were calculated.【Results】High-and low-dose DZXS prolonged rats social interaction time and increased the times of body erection and dressing their hair,and low-dose XS also increased the times of body erection and dressing their hair(P
10.Effect of Dan Zhi Xiaoyao San and Its Extracts on Hypothalamus-Pituitary Gland-Adrenal Gland Secretion in Rats with Chronic Psychological Stress
Lili WU ; Can YAN ; Junfang SU ; Zhiwei XU ; Wenzhu WANG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2004;0(05):-
【Objective】To investigate the effects of Dan Zhi Xiaoyao San(DZXS) and its extracts on hypothalamic corticotropin releasing hormone(CRH) and plasma corticosterone(CORT) in rats with chronic psychological stress.【Methods】Wistar rats were randomized into 6 groups: A(normal control),B(model control),C (extract of DZXS extracted by water extraction and alcohol precipitation,3.608?g/kg),D(extract of DZXS extracted by petroleum ether,0.087?g/kg),E(extract of DZXS extracted by polysaccharide,2.20?g/kg) and F(DZXS 14.4?g/kg).Except group A,the rat models of chronic multi-phase psychological stress were established in other groups by improved Cart method.Groups A and B were given normal saline,and groups C,D and E were given the corresponding drugs according to the experimental design.Hypothalamic CRH and plasma CORT contents were examined to explore the therapeutic mechanism.【Results】Compared with group A,hypothalamic CRH and plasma CORT contents were increased in group B;hypothalamic CRH content was decreased in groups C,E and F(P