1.Analysis of Cobalt Phthalocyanine Sulfonates byhin Layer Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detector
Zhongjing CHEN ; Zhiming FAN ; Ming KE ; Xufan LIU
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2001;29(4):484-488
A new method for analysis of cobalt phthalocyamine sulfonates(CoSPC) by thin layer chromatography/flame ionization detector (TCL/FID) was investigated. Different compounds in CoSPC can be separated by TLC, and structure can be further identified by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time-of-flight-muss spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS). Experimental results indicated that commercial CoSPC has three compounds, cobalt phthalocyanine (CoPC) mono-sulfonates with two isomers, CoPC di-sulfonates with five isomers and CoPC- tri-suflonates, TCL/FID could be used to determine the amount of different compounds. This method is featured by its ease operation, quick response, good separation and satisfactory results.
2.Trichostatin A induces apoptosis and alteration of Notch pathway in human pancreatic cancer cell line PANC-1
Zhongjing CHEN ; Yunxiu YANG ; Wanzhi Lü ; Yongheng BAI ; Xing ZHANG ; Biao LIU ; Benquan WANG ; Yong LIANG ; Jianjian ZHENG ; Bicheng CHEN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2012;(12):1006-1009
Objective To investigate the efficiency of Trichostatin A (TSA) in inducing cell apoptosis and altering the Notch pathway genes expression in PANC-1 cells line.Methods The survival rate and apoptosis of PANC-1 cells were measured by MTT assay and Hoechst 33258 staining,respectively.mRNA expression levels of the genes,numb,gcn512,dll3,hes6,eaf2,cytohesins,in PANC-1 cells were assessed by real-time quantitive PCR.Western blot was used to measure the expression of bcl-2,bax,actived caspase-3 and NICD protein which was the biologically active form of Notch-1.Results After culturing with 0.1,0.2,and 0.4 μmol/L TSA for 24 hours,the cellular survival rate of PANC-1 cells significantly decreased to 72%,58% and 39%,respectively.The survival rate of PANC-1 was negatively correlated to time length of culture with TSA.Increased apoptosis of PANC-1 cells after 12,24 and 36 h culture with TSA was detected by Hoechst 33258 staining.Western blotting showed that the expression of bax,actived caspase-3 and NICD protein increased while the bcl-2 protein decreased after culture with TSA.In real time quantitive PCR assessment,the mRNA expression of numb and hes6 in PANC-1 cells were upregulated by TSA (P < 0.05),while the mRNA expression of gcn512 and dll3 were down-regulated by TSA (P < 0.05).While mRNA expressions of eaf2 and cytohesin1,2,3,4 were not affected by TSA.Conclusions TSA induces apoptosis of pancreatic cancer cell line PANC-1.The Notch signal pathway may be involved in inducing cellular apoptosis of PANC-1 when cultured with TSA.
3.Safety Evaluation of Tianzhi Granules in Treating Mild-to-moderate Vascular Dementia
Wenfang LIU ; Yang LIN ; Xianfeng LIU ; Fan BAI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(2):142-147
ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the safety of Tianzhi granules used in the treatment of mild-to-moderate vascular dementia. MethodA randomized, double-blind, double-simulated, positive drug/placebo parallel controlled multi-center phase Ⅳ clinical trial and an open multi-center phase Ⅳ clinical trial of Tianzhi granules in the treatment of mild-to-moderate vascular dementia were conducted. Safety data of 1 492 patients were included and analyzed according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The main evaluation measures were the incidence rate of adverse events/adverse reactions, laboratory indicators, vital signs, and electrocardiogram (ECG) results. ResultA total of six adverse events possibly related to the test drug occurred in 520 patients of the double-blind trial, and the symptoms were all mild and recovered. The incidence of adverse events was not statistically different among Tianzhi granules, donepezil, and placebo groups. Nine adverse events possibly related to the test drug were observed in 972 patients of the open trial, and the symptoms were mild and recovered. Laboratory tests (blood routine, urine routine, liver function, kidney function, and coagulation) and vital signs were compared before treatment (baseline) and after treatment of 12 and 24 weeks, respectively. There was no statistical significance in the main indicators before and after treatment. In the double-blinded trial, there was no significant difference in safety indicators between different groups before and after treatment. The most frequent adverse reaction was gastrointestinal discomfort, with an incidence rate of 6.64‰. ConclusionAdverse reactions occasionally occur in patients using Tianzhi granules, and it is safe to use Tianzhi granules to treat mild-to-moderate vascular dementia clinically.
4.Study on the protective effect and mechanism of Zhilong Huoxue Tongyu Capsule on myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury mice based on serum metabolomics
Mengnan LIU ; Linshen MAO ; Hao WU ; Yuan ZOU ; Qi LAN ; Jinyi XUE ; Ping LIU ; Sijin YANG ; Zhongjing HU
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;47(4):523-531
Objective To observe the protective effect of Zhilong Huoxue Tongyu Capsule(Zhilong Capsule)on myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury(MIRI)in mice,and explore its regulatory mechanism using metabolomics.Methods Using a random number table method,30 C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into the following three groups:sham operation group,model group,and Zhilong Capsule group(6.24 g/kg),with 10 mice in each group.In mice in the model group and the Zhilong Capsule group,a mouse MIRI model was established by ligating the left anterior descending branch,while mice in the sham operation group underwent threading without ligation.The Zhilong Capsule group began modeling one week after pre-administration and continued to receive intragastric administration for two weeks after modeling once daily.The cardiac function,including the left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)and left ventricular fraction shortening(LVFS),was assessed by color echocardiography.The myocardial fibrosis and apoptosis were observed by Masson staining and TUNEL staining,respectively.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure the serum contents of lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)and brain natriuretic peptide(BNP).Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry combined with multivariate statistical method was performed for serum metabolite detection and identification analysis.Results Compared with the model group,the mice in the Zhilong Capsule group exhibited an increase in LVEF and LVFS,a reduction in cardiac tissue structure disorder,a decrease in myocardial fibrosis,a decrease in cell apoptosis rate,and a decrease in serum LDH and BNP contents(P<0.05).Metabolomics result showed that intervention with Zhilong Capsule significantly regulated 30 differential metabolites related to MIRI.Important metabolic pathways involved 20 pathways related to tyrosine metabolism,arginine and proline metabolism,and vitamin digestion and absorption.Conclusion Zhilong Capsule has a protective effect on MIRI,and it may achieve this effect by regulating pathways related to tyrosine metabolism,arginine and proline metabolism,and vitamin digestion and absorption.
5.Angiogenesis function of astragaloside IV in rats with myocardial infarction via PKD1-HDAC5-VEGF pathway
Lei YANG ; Nuan LIU ; Wei ZHAO ; Xing LI ; Qian WANG ; Li HAN ; Wen-Jing QI ; Yan-Ke WANG ; Bing-Yu MAO
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2018;32(4):323-324
OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the role and mechanism of Astragaloside IV (AS-IV)in rats with myocardial infarction.METHODS The myocardial infarction model was established by ligation of the left anterior descending artery. The rats were randomly divided into sham, DMSO, model group, AS-IV and CID755673 groups. The rats were sacrificed 4 weeks later, and segmental heart samples were used for hematoxylin and eosin staining and masson staining. The expression of PKD1, HDAC5 and VEGF were analyzed using immunohistochemistry, reverse transcription poly-merase chain reaction and western blot. RESULTS Compared with the sham operation and DMSO groups,morphology of myocardium in model group was disordered,accompanied with necrotic myocar-dial cells and obvious collagen tissues. After treatment with AS-IV, the morphology of myocardium was obviously improved, and the number of new blood vessels increased significantly. However, after treatment with CID755673, the myocardial tissue of rats became disordered again, the necrotic cells increased, and some vessels closed. The expression levels of PKD1, HDAC5 and VEGF mRNA and protein in myocardial tissue of model group were significantly lower than the other four groups(P<0.05), whereas these levels in the AS-IV group were significantly higher than those in the other four groups (P<0.01). Additionally, the CID755673 group had significantly higher levels of PKD1, HDAC5 and VEGF mRNA and protein than the sham group, DMSO group and model group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION AS-IV may partly promote the angiogenesis of myocardial tissue in rats with myocardial infarction via the PKD1-HDAC5-VEGF pathway.
6.Effects of cervical collar wearing time on rehabilitation after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
Yu QIAN ; Zhiwei YU ; Zhongjing ZHAO ; Hongyu ZHENG ; Wanru DUAN ; Zhenlei LIU ; Fengzeng JIAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2022;28(17):2330-2334
Objective:To explore the effect of the wearing time of cervical collar on the rehabilitation of patients with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) .Methods:The data of 97 patients with cervical spondylosis who were admitted to the Neurosurgery Spine Group of Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University and underwent 1-2 segment ACDF from January 2016 to December 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. According to the wearing time of cervical collar after operation, the patients were divided into 1-4 weeks group (39 cases) , 5-8 weeks group (22 cases) , and 9-12 weeks group (36 cases) .The scores of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Score (JOA) , Axial Symptom Score (AS) , and Neck Disability Index (NDI) were compared among the three groups before operation and 3 months after operation.Results:The postoperative JOA scores of the three groups were improved compared with those before the operation, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05) ; however, there was no significant difference among the three groups before operation and 3 months after operation ( P> 0.05) . Compared with preoperative, the postoperative AS scores in 1-4 weeks group and 5-8 weeks group has no significant difference ( P> 0.05) , but the AS score of the 9-12 weeks group decreased compared with that before operation, and the difference was statistically significant ( P< 0.05) . After operation, the difference of AS scores among three groups was statistically significant ( P< 0.05) . The postoperative NDI scores of the three groups were improved compared with those before operation, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05) . The improved effect of NDI in the 5-8 weeks group was better than that in the 1-4 weeks group, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The incidence of axial symptoms in patients with 1-2 segment ACDF increases with the wearing time of cervical collar. The cervical collar wearing time for 5 to 8 weeks has the best effect, the patients have the lowest disability index, and did not significantly increase the patients ' axial symptoms.
7.Improvement on Quality Standard of Belladonnae Herba
Yong LIU ; Ya-lin LIU ; Xue JIANG ; Jin-miao WANG ; Qing-mei FENG ; Hui-min GAO ; Zhen-guo LI ; Er-ping XU ; Li-ping DAI ; Zhi-min WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(2):175-181
ObjectiveTo improve the current standard of Belladonnae Herba in the 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia. MethodTaking hyoscyamine sulfate, atropine sulfate and scopoletin as reference substances, and ethyl acetate-methanol-concentrated ammonia(17∶4∶2)as developing solvent, thin layer chromatography (TLC) was applied in the qualitative identification of Belladonnae Herba. The moisture, total ash and ethanol-soluble extract of Belladonnae Herba were determined based on the general principles in the 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia (volume Ⅳ). The contents of hyoscyamine sulfate and scopolamine hydrobromide were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with mobile phase of acetonitrile-54 mmol·L-1 phosphate buffer solution (14∶86), flow rate of 1.0 mL·min-1 and detection wavelength at 210 nm. ResultThe spots in the TLC were clear with good separation and specificity. Hyoscyamine sulfate and scopolamine hydrobromide showed a good linearity with peak area in the range of 0.024 7-0.789 6 g·L-1 (r=0.999 9) and 0.003 9-0.124 0 g·L-1 (r=0.999 9), the average recoveries of these two ingredients were 100.29% (RSD 1.6%) and 99.04% (RSD 1.4%), respectively. The limits for moisture, total ash in Belladonnae Herba should be less than 13.0% and the limit for the ethanol-soluble extract should be more than 10.0%. Due to the low content and wide variation of scopolamine hydrobromide, the content of hyoscyamine sulfate should not be less than 0.098%. ConclusionThe established method is simple, specific and reproducible, which can be used to improve the quality control standard of Belladonnae Herba.
8.Clinical effect of dual growth rod technique in the treatment of early-onset scoliosis
Zhongjing JIANG ; Minzhi LIU ; Ang DENG ; Chaofeng GUO ; Hongqi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2022;42(18):1220-1229
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of dual growing rods (DGR) in the treatment of early onset scoliosis (EOS), and to evaluate the safety of its clinical application.Methods:From March 2015 to August 2021, a total of 20 EOS patients with onset age within 10 years old who were treated with dual growth rod technique were retrospectively analyzed, including 8 males and 12 females. The mean age of patients at first surgery was 9.0±1.4 years (range, 6.3-10.8 years); the preoperative Cobb angle was 59.0°±16.8° (range, 41.2°-103°). The Cobb angle, thoracic kyphosis angle, lumbar lordosis angle, T 1-T 12 height, T 1-S 1 height, coronal plane imbalance, sagittal vertical axis (SVA), apical vertebral translation (AVT) and Campbell's space available for lung ratio (SAL) were recorded and analyzed while surgery-related complications were also recorded. Results:The average follow-up time of 20 patients was 28.07±14.30 months. The average initial hospital stay was 20.56±8.28 days, the average initial operation time was 211.70±39.80 min, the average blood loss in the initial operation was 255.00±149.50 ml, and the average surgical distraction was 1.60±0.51 times per person. The Cobb angle of the main curve in the coronal plane decreased from 59.00°±16.80° before operation to 33.40°±11.80° after the initial operation, which was 29.67°±11.67° at 1 year and 29.40°±11.30° at the last follow-up. Preoperative thoracic kyphosis angle was 41.39°±6.06°, decreased to 31.72°±3.56° after the initial operation, was 30.32°±4.26° at 1-year and 30.24°±4.23° at the last follow-up; preoperative lumbar lordosis angle was 45.90°±8.03°, decreased to 42.65°±9.05° after initial operation, 41.55°±7.84° at 1-year follow-up, and 41.53°±8.21° at the last follow-up; preoperative T 1-S 1 height was 31.76±4.42 cm, initial after operation, it increased to 34.64±3.96 cm, 36.73±3.87 cm at 1 year, and 37.28±4.36 cm at the last follow-up; preoperative T 1-T 12 height was 17.38±2.76 cm. increased to 19.39±2.86 cm after the initial operation, 21.77±2.71 cm at 1 year, and 21.91±2.74 cm at the last follow-up; Preoperative coronal balance was 1.52±0.73 cm, and decreased to 0.87±0.38 cm after the initial operation, 0.81±0.38 cm at 1 year, and 0.77±0.37 cm at the last follow-up; preoperative sagittal balance was 1.94±0.78 cm, and 1.42±0.56 cm after operation, 1.28±0.55 cm at 1 year, and 1.26±0.57 cm at the last follow-up; The preoperative apical vertebra offset was 4.33±1.85 cm, and 2.16±1.47 cm after the initial operation, 1.63±1.17 cm at 1 year, and 1.61±1.23 cm at the last follow-up; SAL increased from preoperative 0.88±0.05 to 0.94±0.03 postoperatively, and 0.96±0.01 at 1-year follow-up, and 0.97±0.01 at the last follow-up. The differences between the above indicators before and after surgery were statistically significant ( P<0.05); there was a statistically significant difference in SAL between the 1-year follow-up and the last follow-up ( t=3.80, P=0.001), and other indicators were not statistically significant. Among the 20 cases, there were 5 cases of postoperative complications, including 2 cases of pedicle screw loosening and displacement, 2 cases of transverse process hook decoupling, and 1 case of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK). The complication rate was 25% (5/20), all of them underwent revision treatment, and the prognosis was good after timely treatment. Conclusion:The dual growth bar technique can effectively control the progression of EOS deformity, preserve the longitudinal growth potential of the spine, and buy time for the development of the thorax in children, which has high safety.
9. Observation and analysis of 20 facial morphological characteristics of Xibo ethnicity adults in Chabchar in Xinjiang
Yan-Li HOU ; Qing-Yuan ZHANG ; Rong-Zhi LIU ; Guo-Chang XU ; Ming-Zhu XU ; You-Feng WEN
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2020;51(3):437-441
Objective To investigate the 20 facial morphological characteristics of Xibo ethnicity adults in Chabchar in Xinjiang, and to explore the causes of the features, so as to provide basic data for the basic study of minority anthropology. Methods A random sampling method was used to determine 677 Xibo ethnicity adults, and 20 facial morphologyical characteristics was measured and statistically analyzed. Results In terms of age groups, a total of 3 indicators which were opening height of eyeslits(
10. Basal metabolic rate, body fat distribution and its correlation among Xibo adults in Xinjiang
Guo-Chang XU ; Yan-Li HOU ; Rong-Zhi LIU ; Neng-Neng HU ; You-Feng WEN
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2020;51(2):289-293
Objective To understand the distribution characteristics of body fat content and basal metabolic rate among Xibo adults in Xinjiang and to explore the correlation between them. Methods The people aged between 35 and 70 were randomly selected to be the research object, and a total of 536 people (263 males and 273 females) were selected for the study. Subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, weight, stature, defat weight, body fat rate and basal metabolic rate were measured using the body composition analyzer. The correlation between body fat content and basal metabolic rate was studied by regression analysis, and regression equation coefficient was calculated. Results There were statistically significant in total fat, defate body weight and body fat percentage (P<0. 05) of different aged Xibo adults in Xinjiang, except for male visceral fat and female subcutaneous fat. There were statistically significant subcutaneous fat, total fat and body fat percentage(P<0. 05) between the sexes, except for visceral fat. The visceral fat content among Xibo adults in Xinjiang was negatively correlated with basal metabolic rate (P<0. 05). Conclusion Body lipid distribution is differences in different aged and gender among Xibo adults in Xinjiang. There is a negative correlation between visceral fat and basal metabolic rate.