1.Quality evaluation of Fuzheng capsules based on HPLC fingerprint and multi-ingredient content determination
Song CHEN ; Yunrong LI ; Luwei NONG ; Li LI ; Xianzai JIANG ; Cuiqiong ZENG ; Liuping WANG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(22):2726-2731
OBJECTIVE To establish the fingerprint of the Zhuang medicine preparation Fuzheng capsules and a method for the determination of multi-ingredient content for quality evaluation. METHODS High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used in conjunction with the Similarity Evaluation System for Chromatographic Fingerprints of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2004A edition) to establish the fingerprint of 12 batches of Fuzheng capsules, evaluate their similarity and confirm the common peaks. Cluster analysis and principal component analysis were performed using SPSS 20.0 software with the peak areas of the common peaks in the fingerprint as variables. The same HPLC method was adopted to determine the content of liquiritin, specnuezhenide, 3,6′-disinapoyl sucrose and ammonium glycyrrhizinate in the 12 batches of samples. RESULTS A total of 22 common peaks were identified in the fingerprints of the 12 batches of Fuzheng capsules, with the similarities greater than 0.91. Four common peaks were identified as liquiritin (peak 8), specnuezhenide (peak 10), 3,6′-disinapoyl sucrose (peak 11), and ammonium glycyrrhizinate (peak 21). The 12 batches of samples could be clustered into 3 categories, with 200801, 200802 and 200803 as category Ⅰ, samples 1 to 8 as category , and 221101 as category Ⅲ. The sample 200802 had the highest comprehensive score (2.540). The contents of liquiritin, specnuezhenide, 3,6′-disinapoyl sucrose and ammonium glycyrrhizinate in the 12 batches of samples were 0.44 to 0.73, 1.28 to 2.47, 0.08 to 0.12, and 1.31 to 1.81 mg per capsule, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The main components of the 12 batches of Fuzheng capsules were similar, but the content varied, with the sample 200802 indicating the highest quality. The established fingerprint and multi-ingredient content determination method were highly specific and accurate, which can be used for the quality evaluation of Fuzheng capsules in combination with chemical pattern recognition analysis.
2.Progress of PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling pathway in acute myeloid leukemia
Pan ZHAO ; Yajiao LI ; Luwei YAN ; Xuemei DONG
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2024;33(5):317-320
Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is a heterogeneous disease characterized by malignant proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells, and its morbidity and mortality are increasing, which seriously threatens human health. In recent years, many studies have shown that PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling pathway is involved in the management of various biological processes in cells, and its abnormal activation is closely related to the occurrence and development of tumors. Therefore, this article reviews the recent research progress of PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling pathway in the pathogenesis, progression and treatment of AML.
3.Association between eating at night and skipping breakfast with anxiety symptoms among freshman in colleges in Yunnan Province
LI Xiaoxiao, AO Ya, HUANG Guifan, ZHANG Xiaorong, WANG Luwei, LI Yijian, FENG Yunping, SU Yunpeng, XU Honglü ;
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(2):274-277
Objective:
To study the association between eating at night and skipping breakfast with college students anxiety symptoms, and to provide reference basis for preventing and alleviating college students anxiety symptoms.
Methods:
A cross sectional survey was conducted among 9 960 freshman from three universities in Kunming and Dali, Yunnan Province. The dietary frequency questionnaire was used to evaluate the dietary behavior of college students. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) was used to evaluate the anxiety symptoms of college students. The association of late night snack and breakfast skipping with the association of anxiety symptoms in college students used generalized linear model and Logistic regression model.
Results:
The proportion of college students who reported eating at night and breakfast skipping in the last month was 72.5%(7 217/9 960) and 61.6%(6 131/9 960) respectively. The detection rate of anxiety symptoms in college students was 28.9%(2 875/9 960). There was a statistical significance between eating at night with anxiety symptoms( OR =1.40-2.54), and breakfast skipping with anxiety symptoms( OR =1.23-1.60)( P <0.05). The interaction between eating late at night and breakfast skipping was positively correlated with college students anxiety symptoms (multiplicative interaction, β=0.06, 95%CI=0.02- 0.10 , P<0.01; additive interaction, OR=2.00, 95%CI=1.59-2.51, P <0.01).
Conclusion
The study suggests that the college students who eat at night and frequently skipped breakfast are more likely to have anxiety symptoms. It suggested to promote the formation of healthy eating habits of college students, so as to reduce the occurrence of anxiety sympotoms.
4.Endoscopic dilation guided by two guidewires: a novel method in establishing channels in percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Quanliang DOU ; Liuhua ZHOU ; Rongfei LI ; Jingyu LIU ; Zhiqiang QIN ; Luwei XU
Journal of Modern Urology 2023;28(11):980-983
【Objective】 To explore the safety and efficacy of a novel endoscopic two-wire guided dilation in the creation of channels in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). 【Methods】 Clinical records of 180 patients undergoing PCNL during Oct.2020 and Oct.2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into three groups, 60 in AMD group (fascial amplatz dilation), 60 in OSD group (one shot dilation) and 60 in END group (endoscopic dilation). Time to establish channels, operating time, failure of access, stone clearance rate, drop in hemoglobin, embolization rate, fever rate, blood transfusion rate and postoperative hospitalization were compared among the three groups. 【Results】 There were no significant differences in the general data among the three groups (P>0.05). Compared with AMD and OSD groups, END group needed significantly reduced time to establish the first channel [(5.6±0.8) min vs. (4.9±1.4) min vs. (4.2±0.5) min, (P<0.05)] . Compared with OSD group, END and AMD groups had significantly more hemoglobin drop [(14.0±17.6) g/L vs. (19.4±12.6) g/L vs. (10.2±6.8) g/L, (P<0.05)] . There were no significant differences in terms of failure of establishing channels, operating time, stone clearance rate, embolization rate, fever rate, blood transfusion rate and postoperative hospitality. Four patients needed selective renal artery embolization (1 case in AMD group and 3 in OSD group). No serious complications such as organ injuries, septic shock or death occurred. 【Conclusion】 Endoscopic two-wire guided dilation is simple, with few complications and good application value.
5.Application and Considerations on"Internet+"Healthcare in Outpatient Special Disease Management
Mingge XIA ; Qi LIU ; Luwei ZHU ; Wenhao WANG ; Min LI
Journal of Medical Informatics 2023;44(12):34-39
Purpose/Significance According to the experience of Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital in implementing the internet outpatient special disease services,the paper puts forward some thoughts and suggestions,so as to provide references for further promoting the application of"internet+"healthcare in outpatient special disease management.Method/Process Based on the operational data of the internet hospital,the paper analyzes the operation status and existing problems of internet outpatient special disease services from the aspects of patient visits,departments,and complaints feedback.Result/Conclusion At present,there are problems such as low utiliza-tion rate of internet outpatient special disease services,poor prescription circulation,and untimely drug delivery.It is necessary to opti-mize online service for key groups,establish the regional electronic prescription sharing platform,improve the drug distribution system,strengthen cooperation between medical institutions at different levels,and build a regional outpatient special disease management system.
6.Preclinical efficacy against acute myeloid leukaemia of SH1573, a novel mutant IDH2 inhibitor approved for clinical trials in China.
Zhiqiang WANG ; Zhibo ZHANG ; Yong LI ; Li SUN ; Dezhen PENG ; Danyu DU ; Xian ZHANG ; Luwei HAN ; Liwen ZHAO ; Ligong LU ; Hongzhi DU ; Shengtao YUAN ; Meixiao ZHAN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2021;11(6):1526-1540
Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is the most common form of acute leukaemia in adults, with increasing incidence with age and a generally poor prognosis. Almost 20% of AML patients express mutant isocitrate dehydrogenase 2 (mIDH2), which leads to the accumulation of the carcinogenic metabolite 2-hydroxyglutarate (2-HG), resulting in poor prognosis. Thus, global institutions have been working to develop mIDH2 inhibitors. SH1573 is a novel mIDH2 inhibitor that we independently designed and synthesised. We have conducted a comprehensive study on its pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and safety. First, SH1573 exhibited a strong selective inhibition of mIDH2 R140Q protein, which could effectively reduce the production of 2-HG in cell lines, serum and tumors of an animal model. It could also promote the differentiation of mutant AML cell lines and granulocytes in PDX models. Then, it was confirmed that SH1573 possessed characteristics of high bioavailability, good metabolic stability and wide tissue distribution. Finally, toxicological data showed that SH1573 had no effects on the respiratory system, cardiovascular system and nervous system, and was genetically safe. This research successfully promoted the approval of SH1573 for clinical trials (CTR20200247). All experiments demonstrated that, as a potential drug against mIDH2 R140Q acute myeloid leukaemia, SH1573 was effective and safe.
7.Relationships between decreased LAMC3 and poor prognosis in ovarian cancer
Shunmei LEI ; Xia LIU ; Lianping XIA ; Yao KE ; Luwei WEI ; Li LI ; Fuqiang YIN
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2021;56(7):489-497
Objective:To investigate the correlations of laminin subunit gamma 3 (LAMC3) expression with prognosis of ovarian cancer (OC).Methods:LAMC3 protein expression was measured using immunohistochemical streptavidin-peroxidase-biotin connection method (IHC). Gene expression and related clinical data in the cancer genome atlas (TCGA) cohort and clinical proteomic tumor analysis consortium (CPTAC) were applied to analyse the correlation between gene and protein expressions and clinical outcomes. Correlations between LAMC3 and clinicopathological factors were evaluated using the Pearson χ2 test (2-sided). The probability of survival and significance was calculated using the Kaplan-Meier plot. The functional clustering of biological pathways enriched from co-expressed genes of LAMC3 was used to explore the possible mechanisms that LAMC3 might contribute to poor prognosis. Results:Based on the IHC results of 216 OC tissues or ovaries (including 208 tumors and 8 normal tissues) and 51 OC tissues (including 24 chemotherapy-resistant and 27 sensitive tissues), and the protein expression data from CPTAC (including 100 primary tumors and 25 normal tissues), the results showed that the protein expression of LAMC3 was significantly decreased in OC tissues compared with normal, decreased in advanced-stage tissues compared with early-stage tissues, and decreased in drug-resistant tissues compared with sensitive tissues (all P<0.05). Furthermore, low expression of LAMC3 protein was significantly associated with poor disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) in 51 OC tissues ( P<0.01), consistent with the results that the low levels of LAMC3 mRNA predicted short DFS and OS in 489 OC tissues of the TCGA cohort ( P<0.05). The results suggested that low expression of LAMC3 might be the adverse factors for OC development, such as drug resistance and advanced tumors, and might be a risk indicator for prognosis. Moreover, functional clustering of biological pathways enriched from the co-expressed genes of LAMC3 in TCGA ovarian cohort indicated that LAMC3 potentially involved in regulation of OC via oncogene-pathways such as Ras associated protein 1 (Rap1), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), Ras and cell adhesion-related pathways such as extra cellular matrix (ECM)-receptor interaction and focal adhesion. It indicated that LAMC3 might contribute to short survival and tumor progression by regulation of the above pathways. Conclusion:Low expression of LAMC3 is related to poor prognosis and malignant progression in OC, and thus it is expected to be a new prognostic marker and therapeutic target for clinical treatment.
8.68Ga-PSMA PET/CT-targeted biopsy for the diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer in patients with serum PSA levels <20.0 ng/ml
Zheng XU ; Lele ZHANG ; Fei YU ; Wencheng LI ; Shiming ZANG ; Luwei XU ; Feng WANG ; Wenbin HUANG ; Kai LIANG ; Jianghao SU ; Jiageng ZHU ; Hongbin SUN
Chinese Journal of Urology 2020;41(10):752-756
Objective:To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT-guided targeted prostate biopsy for the diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer(csPCa). Methods:This retrospective analysis allocated 89 patients with elevated PSA levels between 4.0-20.0 ng/ml to PET group(n=48) or TRUS group(n=41) between September 2017 and June 2019. Patients with PSMA-avid lesions (SUV max≥8.0) underwent PET-TB via a single-puncture percutaneous transgluteal approach (n=19), while patients with negative PSMA-PET underwent systematic TRUS-GB (n=29). Patients in the TRUS group who did not get 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT examination underwent TRUS-GB directly (n=41). The mean age, prostate volume, PSA value of PET group and TURS group were (71.2±9.1) years vs. (68.0±12.0) years, (62.9±29.1)ml vs. (65.4±38.9)ml , 8.8(6.6, 13.6) ng/ml vs. 9.8(7.1, 13.1)ng/ml, respectively (all P>0.05). The diagnostic efficacy and difference of PCa and csPCa between the two groups were compared. PET-TB adopts a new mode of percutaneous gluteus approach and carries out precise image fusion of PSMA-PET/CT and pelvic CT in the same machine and in the same position (prone position). Under the direct guidance of CT, the biopsy is performed with only one precise puncture. Results:PCa and csPCa were detected in 27/89(30.3%)and 20/89(22.5%)in all patients. PET group detected significantly more cases of PCa and csPCa than those of TRUS group [PCa: 41.7%(20/48) vs. 17.1%(7/41), χ2=6.328; csPCa: 33.3%(16/48) vs. 9.8%(4/41), χ2=7.055, P<0.01]. Of 19 patients with PSMA-PET positive, PET-TB detected 16 cases of PCa(84.2%) by a single needle puncture, and the proportions of cancer tissues were ≥80% in 2, 50%-79% in 8, and <50% in 6 cases. Among these, Gleason score was underestimated by biopsy histopathology in 2 patients. Of 3 patients with PET-TB negative, 1 case of low-risk PCa(Gleason 3+ 3) was detected by complementary TRUS-GB. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, accuracy of 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT(SUV max≥8.0) for the diagnosis of csPCa were 73.9%(14/19), 93.1%(27/29), 87.5%(14/16), 81.3%(26/32)and 85.4%(41/48), respectively. For PET-TB, only one patient had slight symptoms of haematuria after the puncture, no cases of hematochezia, hemospermia, urinary retention or pelvic infection were observed. Conclusions:68Ga-PSMA PET/CT is a feasible novel puncture technique that may serve as a triage tool for prostate biopsy, and PET-TB may improve the detection rate of csPCa compared with TURS-GB, especially in patients with serum PSA 4.0-20.0 ng/ml.
9.Different contact lens case treatment methods for the elimination of pathogen biofilms associated with contact lens related microbial keratitis
Shuai WANG ; Qiangyi WANG ; Yutang LI ; Juan DENG ; Mingze SU ; Lingyuan HE ; Luwei WANG ; Tong LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2020;38(3):175-180
Objective:To investigate the biofilm-forming abilities of pathogens associated with contact lens related microbial keratitis and to compare the efficacies of different treatments in eliminating biofilms in contact lens cases (CLCs).Methods:Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans biolm formation in polypropylene CLCs was examined by using a static biofilm formation model, which was incubated at 37 ℃ for 24 hours.According to the CLC treatment methods, the experimental groups were divided into a control group, a room temperature air-drying group, a contact lens care solution soaking group, a heat-drying group and a soaking-heating group.A pathogen colony counting-based serial dilution micro-counting method was applied to evaluate the biofilm elimination efficacies and pathogen killing rates of treatments.Results:All four tested strains formed biofilms on the inner walls of the CLC, and the biomasses of S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, E.coli and C. albicans biofilm were (10.78±2.12), (9.19±0.57), (8.03±0.30), and (7.50±0.07)lg CFU/ml, respectively.The S. aureus biofilm biomass was significantly higher than those of the other strains (P<0.05). The biofilm biomasses of all the tested strains in the heat-drying and the soaking-heating groups were significantly lower than those in the control group (all at P<0.05); and the biofilm biomasses of S. aureus and E. coli in the soaking group were significantly lower than that in the control group (all at P<0.05). The heat-drying treatment resulted in a killing rate of (51.76±16.75)% for S. aureus, (68.63±4.43)% for P. aeruginosa, (83.51±13.97)% for E. coli, and (97.13±5.19)% for C. albicans, respectively (F=31.806, P<0.001). Significant differences were observed between the killing rates for each bacterium (all at P<0.05). The E. coli and C. albicans killing rates of the soak-heating treatment were (100.00±0.00) % and (97.79±7.67)%, respectively, and were significantly higher than (81.13±14.86)% of S. aureus and (74.22±11.91)% of P. aeruginosa (all at P<0.05).Conclusions:Heating alone or combined with the use of contact lens care solution treatment can improve the pathogen killing rates and effectively eliminate the bacterial and fungal contaminations in CLCs.
10.Effects of cassia seed,red yeast rice,ginkgo biloba leaf and salvia miltiorrhiza compounds on blood lipid level of rats
Meitong LIU ; Luwei CUI ; Zimin LI ; Yuming HU
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2019;31(2):132-135
Objective :
To learn the effects of cassia seed extract,ginkgo biloba leaf extract,salvia miltiorrhiza extract and red yeast rice compounds on blood lipid level of rats with hyperlipidemia.
Methods :
The model of hyperlipidemia in SD rats was established. The rats in the low,moderate and high dose groups were given 0.267 g/kg body weight,0.533 g/kg body weight and 1.600 g/kg body weight of cassia seed,red yeast rice,ginkgo biloba leaf and salvia miltiorrhiza compounds by gavage for 30 days. A blank control group and a model control group were also set. The levels of serum total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C)and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)in the five groups were measured before and after the intragastric administration.
Results :
One week after the model was founded,the levels of serum TC,TG and LDL-C in the model control group were higher than those in the blank control group(P<0.05). Before the intragastric administration,there were no significant differences in the levels of serum TC,TG,HDL-C and LDL-C between the model control group and each dosage group(P>0.05). After the intragastric administration,there were no significant differences in the levels of serum HDL-C and LDL-C between the model control group and each dosage group(P>0.05). The levels of serum TC and TG in the high dose group were significantly lower than those in the model control group(P<0.05);There was no significant differences in the levels of serum TC and TG between the moderate dose,low dose group and the model control group(P>0.05).
Conclusion
The compounds of cassia seed extract,red yeast rice,ginkgo biloba extract and salvia miltiorrhiza extract with a dosage of 1.600 g/kg body weight can reduce serum TC and TG levels in rats with hyperlipidemia.


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