1.Application of magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging in the treatment of cognitive impairment of cerebrovascular disease with nimodipine
Feng WANG ; Hua ZHOU ; Zhong ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2021;44(2):132-138
Objective:To explore the efficacy of nimodipine in treating cognitive impairment of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) and the value of magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in CSVD.Methods:A total of 80 patients with CVSD and cognitive dysfunction who admitted to Suzhou Municipal Hospital from February 2018 to February 2019 were selected, and the patients were divided into control group (40 patiengts) and observation group (40 patients) by random number table method. The control group received basic treatment and donepezil, and the observation group added nimodipine on the basis of control group. All patients were followed up for 12 months. Before treatment, 6 months after treatment and 12 months after treatment, the patients’Montreal cognitive assessment scale (MoCA) score, daily living ability scale (ADL) score, and Tinetti balance and gait analysis(TGA) were recorded. The levels of total cholesterol (TC), triacylglycerol (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), homocysteine (Hcy) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) before and after treatment were recorded. The changes of DTI data before and after 12 months′ treatment in the two groups were recorded.Results:The MoCA score, ADL score, and TGA score of the two groups were higher than those before treatment and at 6 months and 12 months after treatment, and those 12 months after treatment were higher than those at 6 months after treatment. There were significant differences ( P<0.05). The MoCA and ADL scores of the observation group were higher than those of the control group at 6 and 12 months after treatment at 6 months: (24.61 ± 2.54) scores vs. (22.21 ± 2.83) scores, (71.53 ± 6.25) scores vs. ( 69.51 ± 6.81) scores; 12 months: (26.39 ± 2.16) scores vs. (23.76 ± 2.64) scores, (78.39 ± 5.76) scores vs. (72.39 ± 6.12) scores, P<0.05. At 6 months and 12 months after treatment, the visual space and execution ability, delayed memory, and orientation scores were higher than those before treatment, and in the observation group 12 months after treatment was higher than those 6 months after treatment: (5.97 ± 1.37) scores vs. (5.36 ± 1.29) scores, P<0.05. The observation group′s visual space and executive ability, abstract thinking, delayed memory, and orientation score were higher than those in the control group at the same period ( P<0.05). The levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, Hcy and hs-CRP of the two groups after treatment for 6 and 12 months were lower than those before treatment, and the levels of these index at 12 months after treatment were lower than those at 6 months after treatment ( P<0.05). The levels of Hcy and hs-CRP in the observation group were lower than those in the control group at 12 months after treatment, and Hcy was lower than that in the control group at 6 months after treatment ( P<0.05). After treatment, the fractional anisotropy (FA) values of the center, frontal lobe, and parietal lobe of both sides of the two groups were higher than those before treatment, and the difference in the observation group before and after treatment was higher than that of the control group ( P<0.05). After treatment, the mean diffusivity (MD) values of both frontal lobe and parietal lobe of the two groups were lower than those before treatment, and the difference between the observation group before and after treatment was higher than that of the control group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Nimodipine has a good effect on the treatment of CVSD, which can effectively improve the patients′ cognitive impairment and other symptoms. DTI can sensitively sense the white matter integrity and cerebral blood flow perfusion of patients, which has a positive significance for the prevention and treatment of CVSD.
2.Mechanism of HAG priming protocols inducing apoptosis of leukemia cell lines in vitro
Jiayi CAI ; Fangyuan CHEN ; Jihua ZHONG ; Hua ZHONG ; Hairong WANG
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2011;20(12):712-715
Objective To investigate the effect and the mechanism of different G-CSF-priming protocols on leukemia cell lines (HL-60 and U937) in vitro and provide the clinical guidance to clinical treatment of acute leukemia.Methods The leukemia cell lines HL-60 and U937 were used as model to detect the effects of three drugs alone and combined two drugs (HA) or three drugs (HAG) respectively.Cell viability and cell growth inhibition were performed by cell count kit-8 (CCK-8) assay.Apoptotic marker AnnexinV/PI,cell membrane surface antigen CD11b,cell cycle,mitochondrial membrane potential (JC-1) and Caspase-3 were determined by flow cytometry.Results After using of HAG for 48 h,HL-60 and U937 cells counts were decreased significantly and the apoptotic marker Annexin V was significantly increased. To compare the single drug group with two drug combination group,the result was significantly different (P <0.05),and the apoptosis of U937 cells was higher than HL-60 cell line.CD11b expression among the three groups did not change (P > 0.05).Using of CAG and MAG,the mitochondrial nembrane potential of HL-60 and U937cells was increased,the three-drug combination group was significantly higher than single-drug group and control group (P <0.05); Caspase-3 was activated,the fluorescence intensities of Caspase-3 of the three-drug combination group and single drug group were significantly higher (P <0.05) comparing with the control group.Conclusion HAG regimen could induce leukemia cells to apoptosis through the reduction of mitochondrial membrane potential and the activation of Caspase-3 to induce apoptosis of leukemia cells.
3.Hospital recruitment indicator system:a competence theory based applied research
Hua ZHANG ; Yilong WANG ; Zhong WANG ; Chen WANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2017;33(6):430-432
The paper presented the competence theory,and its application in the current hospital recruitment in China.Based on existing studies,the authors proposed a competence-based hospital recruitment indicator system and measurement approach,consisting of 15 level-1 indicators and 16 level-2 indicators.They also named the merits of such a system compared to conventional ones as evidenced in practice.On such basis the paper proposed to further improve such a system and mechanism,as well as the quantitative research and empirical study of the competence indicator system.
4.Znhibition effect of arsenic trioxide on expression of VEGF in lymphoma cell line
Lu ZHONG ; Fei XU ; Hua ZHONG ; Hairong WANG ; Jihua ZHONG ; Fangyuan CHEN
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2011;20(5):272-274
Objective To investigate the effect of arsenic trioxide on expression VEGF of lymphoma cells. Methods The VEGF mRNA expression was analysed by by Real-time PCR, and VEGF protein expression in Raji and Jurkat lymphoma cell lines by ELISA. Results ATO can inhibit lymphoma cells by inducing apoptosis. ATO induced lymphoma cell apoptosis was due to time.With the period of ATO effecting on cells goes, the expression of VEGF mRNA and the protein were down-regulated significantly (after 24, 48, 72 h). There were, the VEGF mRNA △△Ct data of treated with ATO, at 12 h, for Raji: 0.75±0.15, 72 h, Jurkat: 1.67±0.13. After 72 h, Raji: 8.95±0.38; Jurkat: 9.09±0.16 (f =3.54, P <0.01; t =3.65, P <0.01). And about the VEGF protein, at 12 h, Raji: 198.38±4.37; Jurkat: 563.11±3.81. After 72 h, Raji: 23.55±2.06; Jurkat: 57.11 ±3.88 (t =2.48, P <0.05; t =2.59, P <0.05). Conclusion ATO can inhibit the proliferation of lymphoma cells by down-regulating the expression of VEGF mRNA and its protein.
5.The compatibility regularity of insomnia in the medical records of Ming and Qing dynasties
Desheng ZHOU ; Jiajun WANG ; Hua HU ; Sha CHEN ; Jie ZHONG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2011;33(8):704-705
72 cases of treatments on insomnia were recorded in the medical books of Ming and Qing dynasties(A.D.1368~1911 years).The compatibility regularity of treating insomnia in these 72 cases were statistically analyzed with frequency and the R type cluster analysis methods. Combining the data and modern recognition, compatibility and medication regularity of treating insomnia was further analyzed.
6.The complete genomic sequence analysis of human metapneumovirus hMPVgz01 strain in Guangzhou
Jiayu ZHONG ; Bing ZHU ; Liang HUA ; Jiahui XIE ; Changbing WANG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2010;30(10):909-913
Objective To study the genomic molecular organization and genogroup of human metapneumovirus(hMPV) infected infants in Guangzhou of China. Methods Primers were designed on the basis of the genomic sequence of hMPV 00-1 strain(AF371337) in the GenBank, and amplify hMPV genomeby RT-PCR. The PCR-products were cloned to T vector and sequenced, the genomic nucleotide sequences were analyzed with the programs Clustal W/X, DNASTAR and MEGA4. 1. Results The cloned strainhMPVgz01 genome is 13 327 bp in length, the genome contains eight open reading frames in the order 3-N-P-M-F-M2-SH-G-L-5. The genomic sequences of hMPVgz01 strain are compared with those of hMPV in GenBank, revealed that the homology with hMPV group A ranges between 92%-97%, homology with group B is 81%, and with avian metapneumovirus group C is 71%, the highest homology is with BJ1887 strain of genogroup A2b. The N, F, G genes of hMPVgz01 strain are compared with those corresponding genes of hMPV subgroups A1, A2, B1, B2, revealed that the highest homology is also with genogroup A2b. Conclusion The complete nucleotide sequence of hMPVgz01 strain isolated from Guangzhou in China is 13 327 bp in length, GenBank accession No. is GQ153651. Comparison of the genomic sequence and three genes of hMPVgz01 strain with those corresponding sequences of hMPV show the highest homology is with genogroup A2b. Sequence and phylogenetic analysis of the hMPVgz01 strain revegled that this isolate belongs to genogroupA2b.
8.Role of interleukin-4 receptor in renal fibrosis following renal ischemia-reperfusion injury in mice
Hua LIANG ; Hongzhen LIU ; Hanbing WANG ; Jiying ZHONG ; Chengxiang YANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2017;37(1):70-73
Objective To evaluate the role of interleukin-4 receptor (IL-4R) in renal fibrosis following renal ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury in mice.Methods Twelve male wild type BALB/C mice and 12 IL-4Rα gene-knockout mice,aged 8-10 weeks,weighing 20-30 g,were used in the study.The mice of either type were divided into 2 groups (n =6 each) using a random number table:sham operation group (group S) and group I/R.In group I/R,renal I/R was induced by occlusion of the right renal artery for 1 h with atraumatic microclips followed by 2 weeks of reperfusion.The right renal artery was only isolated in group S.At 2 weeks of reperfusion,blood samples were taken from the orbital vein for determination of the concentrations of serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cr).The renal tissues were obtained,and the renal fibrosis area was measured by Sirius Red staining.The expression of fibronectin (FN),collagen Ⅰ (COL-Ⅰ) and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) in renal tissues was detected by immunofluorescence.The expression of signal transducer and activator of transcription 6 (STAT6) and phospho-STAT6 in renal tissues was determined by Western blot.The ratio of phoshop-STAT6 to STAT6 was calculated to reflect the phosphorylation of STAT6.Results Compared with group S of wild type mice,the serum BUN and Cr concentrations and renal fibrosis area were significantly increased,the expression of FN,COL-Ⅰ and α-SMA in renal tissues was significantly up-regulated,and the phosphorylation of STAT6 in renal tissues was significantly increased in group I/R of wild type and IL-4Rα KO mice (P<0.05).Compared with group I/R of wild type mice,the serum BUN and Cr concentrations and renal fibrosis area were significantly decreased,the expression of FN,COL-Ⅰ and α-SMA in renal tissues was significantly down-regulated,and the phosphorylation of STAT6 in renal tissues was significantly decreased in group I/R of IL-4RαKO mice (P<0.05).Conclusion The mechanism of renal fibrosis following renal I/R injury is partially related to IL-4R,and IL-4R results in renal fibrosis through promoting activation of STAT6 signaling pathway in mice.
9.Clinical Observation of Tiotropium Bromide Combined with Budesonide Formoterol in the Treatment of Severe Bronchial Asthma in Adults
Zhong HAN ; Hua LI ; Qi WANG ; Jialiang CHEN
China Pharmacy 2017;28(23):3233-3236
OBJECTIVE:To observe clinical efficacy and safety of tiotropium bromide combined with budesonide formoterol in the treatment of severe bronchial asthma in adults. METHODS:A total of 110 adult patients with severe bronchial asthma were selected from our hospital during Mar. 2013-Mar. 2016 were divided into control group and observation group according to random number table,with 55 cases in each group. Control group was given Budesonide formoterol powder for inhalation,2 inhalations each time,bid;observation group was additionally given Tiotropium bromide powder for inhalation 18 μg,qd,on the basis of con-trol group. Both groups were treated for 6 months. Clinical efficacies as well as ACT scores,respiration function indexes and the times of acute attack of asthma before and after treatment,the occurrence of ADR were compared between 2 groups. RESULTS:The efficiency rate and total response rate of observation group were 54.55% and 96.36%,which were significantly higher than 32.73%,78.18% in control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). Before treatment,there was no statistical significance in ACT scores,respiration function indexes or the times of acute attack of asthma between 2 groups(P>0.05). After treatment,ACT scores of 2 groups were significantly higher than before treatment;FEV1,FEV1/FVC and PEF were significantly greater than be-fore treatment,PEFR was significantly lower than before treatment;and the indexes in observation group was significantly better than control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). 1,3,6 months after treatment,the times of acute attack of asthma in 2 groups were significantly less than before treatment,and that in observation group was significantly less than control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). The incidence of ADR in observation group was 20.00%,and there was no statistical signifi-cance compared to 14.55% of control group(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Tiotropium bromide combined with budesonide formoter-ol in the treatment of severe bronchial asthma in adults can effectively relieve the severity of disease,improve respiration function, reduce the times of acute attack of asthma,and have good therapeutic efficacy and safety.
10.Impacts of Volatile Oil from Portulaca Oleracea L.on the Inner Cellular Signaling of Itch Model Stimulated by Capsaicine
Yimei HU ; Yiman GE ; Hua WANG ; Zhendong ZHONG ; Linxia YAN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;18(7):1199-1205
This study aimed to explore the mechanism of volatile oil from purslane in treating itch induced by eczema through establishing the itch model,stimulating the keratinocyte with capsaicine (CAP).SD rats were divided into the control group,the model group,the high dose group of volatile oil from purslane,and low dose group of volatile oil from purslane.After finishing the experiment,the morphology of keratinocytes was observed by immunofluorescence technique,while Ca2+ concentration was detected by flow cytometry,and the contents of leukotriene A4 methyl ester (LTA4),interleukin-31 (IL-31) and hydroxy trptamine H1 (HTH1) were quantified by ELISA assay.The expression of TRPV1 mRNA in keratinocytes was tested by RT-PCR,while the protein level of TRPV1 was quantified by western blot.Compared with the model group,it was found that the cell count of positive keratinocytes,the Ca2+ concentration,the levels of LTA4,IL-31 and HTH1,and the mRNA and protein expressions of TRPV1 in the high dose and low dose groups were significantly decreased (P < 0.05).In conclusion,it was demonstrated that the volatile oil from purslane may relieve itch through inhibiting the activation of TRPV1 and reducing secondary inflammatory reaction.