1.Effect of Zuoguiwan on Development of Skin Barrier in Neonatal Rat Model of Congenital Kidney Deficiency Based on Intercellular Connections
He YU ; Min XIAO ; Xiaocui JIANG ; Min ZHAO ; Yinjuan LYU ; Jian GONG ; Jigang CAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):11-18
ObjectiveTo study the effect of Zuoguiwan on the development of skin barrier in the neonatal rat model of congenital kidney deficiency and unveil the underlying mechanism. MethodsSixty rats were paired in a female-to-male ratio of 2∶1, and the pregnant rats were assigned into control, congenital kidney deficiency, and low- and high-dose (2 and 8 g·kg-1, respectively) Zuoguiwan groups. The pregnant rats in other groups except the control group were exposed to chronic unpredictable mild stress for the modeling of congenital kidney deficiency. The rats in the control group and congenital kidney deficiency group were administrated with normal saline by gavage, and those in Zuoguiwan groups with Zuoguiwan suspension by gavage from day 1 of pregnancy. The serum level of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the neonatal rats on the day of birth was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The full-thickness skin of neonatal rats on the day of birth was removed from the same position on the back and stained with hematoxylin-eosin for observation of histopathological changes, measurement of skin thickness, and counting of hair follicles. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated nick end labeling was used to detect the apoptosis of skin tissue cells. The expression of interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R) and interleukin-17A (IL-17A) in the skin tissue was assessed by immunohistochemistry and Western blot, and the expression of occludin, connexin 43 (Cx43), and zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) in the skin tissue was assessed by immunofluorescence and Western blot. ResultsCompared with those in the control group, the neonatal rats in the congenital kidney deficiency group showed a rise in the serum IL-6 level (P<0.01), decreases in stratum corneum thickness, skin thickness, and number of hair follicles (P<0.01), increases in the expression of IL-6R and IL-17A in the skin tissue (P<0.01) and the number of apoptotic cells (P<0.01), and decreases in the expression of occludin, Cx43, ZO-1 (P<0.05). Compared with the congenital kidney deficiency group, the low- and high-dose Zuoguiwan groups showed declines in serum IL-6 level (P<0.05). The low-dose group showed increased number of hair follicles (P<0.05), and the high-dose group presented thickened stratum corneum (P<0.01), increased number of hair follicles (P<0.01), and down-regulated expression of IL-6R and IL-17A in the skin tissue (P<0.05, P<0.01). Both Zuoguiwan groups showcased decreased number of apoptotic cells (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the high-dose group showed up-regulated expression of occludin, Cx43, and ZO-1 in the skin tissue (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionZuoguiwan can reduce the levels of IL-6 in the serum and IL-6R and IL-17A in the skin tissue and improve the expression of intercellular junction proteins, thereby ameliorating the abnormal development of the skin barrier in the neonatal rat model of congenital kidney deficiency.
2.Effect of Zuoguiwan on Development of Skin Barrier in Neonatal Rat Model of Congenital Kidney Deficiency Based on Intercellular Connections
He YU ; Min XIAO ; Xiaocui JIANG ; Min ZHAO ; Yinjuan LYU ; Jian GONG ; Jigang CAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):11-18
ObjectiveTo study the effect of Zuoguiwan on the development of skin barrier in the neonatal rat model of congenital kidney deficiency and unveil the underlying mechanism. MethodsSixty rats were paired in a female-to-male ratio of 2∶1, and the pregnant rats were assigned into control, congenital kidney deficiency, and low- and high-dose (2 and 8 g·kg-1, respectively) Zuoguiwan groups. The pregnant rats in other groups except the control group were exposed to chronic unpredictable mild stress for the modeling of congenital kidney deficiency. The rats in the control group and congenital kidney deficiency group were administrated with normal saline by gavage, and those in Zuoguiwan groups with Zuoguiwan suspension by gavage from day 1 of pregnancy. The serum level of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the neonatal rats on the day of birth was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The full-thickness skin of neonatal rats on the day of birth was removed from the same position on the back and stained with hematoxylin-eosin for observation of histopathological changes, measurement of skin thickness, and counting of hair follicles. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated nick end labeling was used to detect the apoptosis of skin tissue cells. The expression of interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R) and interleukin-17A (IL-17A) in the skin tissue was assessed by immunohistochemistry and Western blot, and the expression of occludin, connexin 43 (Cx43), and zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) in the skin tissue was assessed by immunofluorescence and Western blot. ResultsCompared with those in the control group, the neonatal rats in the congenital kidney deficiency group showed a rise in the serum IL-6 level (P<0.01), decreases in stratum corneum thickness, skin thickness, and number of hair follicles (P<0.01), increases in the expression of IL-6R and IL-17A in the skin tissue (P<0.01) and the number of apoptotic cells (P<0.01), and decreases in the expression of occludin, Cx43, ZO-1 (P<0.05). Compared with the congenital kidney deficiency group, the low- and high-dose Zuoguiwan groups showed declines in serum IL-6 level (P<0.05). The low-dose group showed increased number of hair follicles (P<0.05), and the high-dose group presented thickened stratum corneum (P<0.01), increased number of hair follicles (P<0.01), and down-regulated expression of IL-6R and IL-17A in the skin tissue (P<0.05, P<0.01). Both Zuoguiwan groups showcased decreased number of apoptotic cells (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the high-dose group showed up-regulated expression of occludin, Cx43, and ZO-1 in the skin tissue (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionZuoguiwan can reduce the levels of IL-6 in the serum and IL-6R and IL-17A in the skin tissue and improve the expression of intercellular junction proteins, thereby ameliorating the abnormal development of the skin barrier in the neonatal rat model of congenital kidney deficiency.
3.Study on the characteristic chromatogram of Shexiang Jiegu Capsule and determination of seven components by HPLC
Xiaocui YU ; Xiwen WANG ; Guiying ZHANG ; Junwei XU ; Yuwei ZHU ; Dan HU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2025;43(8):395-399
Objective To establish the characteristic atlas of Shexiang Jiegu Capsule and determine the contents of seven active components (hydroxysafflor Yellow A, paeoniflorin, ferulic acid, naringin, ligustilide, catechin, epicatechin). Methods Octadecyl silane bonded silica gel was used as the filling agent, the mobile phase was composed of methanol-0.05% phosphoric acid by gradient elution, the detection wavelength was 245 nm, flow rate was 1.0 ml/min, column temperature was 30℃. The similarity of the fifteen batches of sample was evaluated in line with the TCM Chromatographic Fingerprint (2012 edition), and the contents of seven active components were determined. Results The HPLC fingerprint of Shexiang Jiegu Capsules was established. The similarity of fingerprint between fifteen batches of samples and control fingerprint was between 0.893 and 0.992. The results of methodological investigation for the determination of seven active components in fifteen batches of samples all met the requirements. Conclusion The established characteristic atlas of Shexiang Jiegu Capsules had high specificity and good repeatability, which could provide scientific basis for quality control of Shexiang Jiegu Capsules.
4.HPLC method for the simultaneous determination of hydroxyphenyl esters and quaternary ammonium bacteriostatic agents in eye drops
Jin GAO ; Dan HU ; Yi BAO ; Xiaocui YU ; Zexin WANG ; Jing LIU ; Guiying ZHANG ; Yingying ZHAO ; Zhenyu CAO ; Chunpu LI ; Xiaoxu HONG
Drug Standards of China 2024;25(3):234-243
Objective:To establish a general method for the simultaneous determination of hydroxyphenyl esters and quaternary ammonium bacteriostatic agents in eye drops.Methods:The chromatographic analysis was per-formed on an Agilent C18 column(4.6 mm ×250 mm,5 μm)with 1%triethylamine solution(pH adjusted to 5.0 with phosphoric acid)as mobile phase A and methanol as mobile phase B.Gradient elution was performed at col-umn temperature of 40 ℃.The detection wavelength was 214 nm,the flow rate was 1 mL·min-1,and the injec-tion volume was 20 μL.Results:Methylparaben,ethylparaben,propylparaben,butylparaben,benzalkonium chlo-ride and benzalkonium bromide were 0.11-559.0,0.10-513.0,0.10-258.8,0.11-270.5,1.07-537.0 and 1.03-512.8 μg·mL-1,respectively.The linear range was good(r>0.999).The average recoveries of meth-ylparaben,benzalkonium bromide and benzalkonium chloride were 104.7%(RSD=1.3%),102.6%(RSD=1.1%)and 100.9%(RSD=1.1%),respectively.The contents of bacteriostatic agent in 100 batches of eye drops from 36 varieties of 12 enterprises were determined,and the accurate results were obtained.Conclusion:This meth-od provides a reference for the content quality control and safety evaluation of bacteriostatic agents in eye drops.
5.Efficacy and safety of nivolumab in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer:a meta-analysis
Liyan LIU ; Xiaocui YU ; Chuanduo SUN
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2024;42(10):451-456
Objective To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of nivolumab in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.Methods PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library,China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Weipu Chinese Science and Technology Journal Database,Wanfang Medical Database were searched for articles published from the establishment of the database to March 2023.Published randomized controlled clirical trials of nivolumab in the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer were selected,overall survival,progression-free survival,and adverse reaction rate as outcome indicators were used.A meta-analysis using STATA version 13.1 statistical software was conducted.Results A total of 8 phase Ⅲrandomized controlled trials involving 4 945 subjects were included.Compared with the traditional chemotherapy group,patients in the nivolumab group had significantly reduced risk of death in terms of overall survival(HR=0.73,95%CI=0.65-0.82,P<0.05),and in terms of progression-free survival,nivolumab significantly reduced the risk of recurrence compared with the traditional chemotherapy group(HR=0.74,95%CI=0.63-0.88,P<0.05).In terms of safety,there was no significant difference between the nivolumab group and the traditional chemotherapy group for diarrhea,but the incidence of nausea,neutropenia,anemia,decreased appetite,and fatigue in the nivolumab group was lower than that in the traditional chemotherapy group.However,it should be worth noting that the incidence of immune-related adverse events such as rash was higher in the nivolumab group than in the traditional chemotherapy group,and the difference was statistically significant(OR=3.85,95%CI=2.05-6.25,P<0.05).Conclusion Compared to traditional chemotherapy,the efficacy and safety of nivolumab in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer were better,but the risk of immune-related adverse events increased.
6.Research progress of thrombus permeability in acute ischemic stroke
Xiaocui WANG ; Shuai YU ; Hang ZHANG ; Guodong XIAO
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2024;57(3):298-302
In patients with acute ischemic stroke, there is a wide variation in the composition of blood clots that block the blood vessels. Some imaging features are associated with the components of the clot, such as thrombus permeability, which is related to higher red blood cell density and lower fibrinogen density. The different components and mechanical properties of the clot may have an impact on treatment effectiveness and risk. Therefore, this article aims to summarize the correlation between thrombus permeability and biological, imaging characteristics, and explore the clinical significance of thrombus permeability in the treatment of patients with acute ischemic stroke, providing reference and assistance for neurologists.
7.Shenling Baizhusan Improves Spermatogenesis in Hyperuricemia Oligoasthenospermia Mice by Regulating Nrf2/ARE Pathway
Xiaocui JIANG ; Daizhi TIAN ; Qi LIU ; Xingyu JIANG ; He YU ; Wenyao YU ; Min XIAO ; Jigang CAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(15):22-30
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and mechanism of Shenling Baizhusan on the treatment of oligoasthenospermia with hyperuricemia (HUA). MethodThirty-two male Kunming (KM) mice were randomly divided into blank group (n=6), model group (n=6), high-dose Shenling Baizhusan group (n=7), low-dose Shenling Baizhusan group (n=7), and febuxostat group (n=6). Except for the blank group, all other groups received intraperitoneal injection of potassium oxazinate suspension (600 mg·kg-1) for 7 days. After modeling, the high-dose Shenling Baizhusan group and the low-dose Shenling Baizhusan group were orally administered with 20.14 g·kg-1 and 10.07 g·kg-1 of Shenling Baizhusan, respectively. The Febuxostat group was orally administered with 0.25 g·kg-1 of Febuxostat, while the blank group and model group were orally administered with the same volume of physiological saline. Oral administration was performed once a day for 14 consecutive days, after which samples were collected. Biochemical methods were used to measure serum uric acid (UA), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in testicular tissue. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe the histopathological changes in testicular tissue and evaluate the spermatogenesis function. Automated sperm analyzer was used to measure sperm density and motility. Single-cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE) was used to assess sperm DNA integrity. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) was used to detect testicular cell apoptosis rate. Western blot analysis was performed to measure the protein expression levels of Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1), nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), and Caspase-3 in testicular tissue. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was conducted to evaluate the mRNA expression levels of Keap1, Nrf2, and HO-1 in testicular tissue. ResultCompared with the blank group, the model group showed elevated serum UA level (P<0.01), decreased testicular spermatogenesis function, sperm density, and motility (P<0.01), and increased sperm trailing rate and testicular cell apoptosis rate (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the high-dose Shenling Baizhusan group showed significant improvements in the above-mentioned indicators (P<0.05, P<0.01). Additionally, the expression levels of Keap1, Bax, and Caspase-3 in testicular tissue were reduced, while the expression levels of Nrf2, HO-1, and Bcl-2 increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The mRNA level of Keap1 decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), while the mRNA levels of Nrf2 and HO-1 increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionShenling Baizhusan can significantly improve HUA oligoasthenospermia, and its mechanism may be related to the Nrf2/antioxidant response element (ARE) signaling pathway.
8.Study of attention network of benign childhood epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes
Lulu WU ; Xinyu YANG ; Yubao JIANG ; Shuang YU ; Xiaocui WANG ; Bin YANG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2021;54(3):199-203
Objective:To investigate whether children with benign childhood epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (BECT) still have attention network damage and its correlative factors after complete remission.Methods:Thirty BECT patients over 16 years old and without seizures over two years (BECT group; 21 males, nine females, median age 17 years) in the Department of Neurology, Provincial Children′s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010 and 42 healthy controls (control group; 30 males, 12 females, median age 17 years) from the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University were tested by the attention network test tool.Results:There was not statistically significant difference in the accuracy rate and total reaction time of attention network test between the BECT group and the control group [97.0% (95.0%, 99.0%) vs 98.0% (95.5%, 98.0%), Z=-0.437, P=0.662; 587.50 (523.50, 668.75) ms vs 610.00 (584.25, 631.75) ms, Z=-0.320, P=0.749; respectively]. And there was not statistically significant difference in the efficiency of the alert network, directional network, and executive control network in the BECT group compared with the control group [(46.13±24.97) ms vs (48.52±27.65) ms, t=-0.376, P=0.708; (32.23±18.12) ms vs (33.21±19.68) ms, t=-0.215, P=0.830; (124.50±39.87) ms vs (117.60±50.13) ms, t=0.626, P=0.533; respectively]. The accuracy of attention network test was positively correlated with the age of onset ( b=0.925, P=0.012), and was negatively correlated with the total number of seizures ( b=-0.853, P=0.025). Conclusion:Although the accuracy of attention network test in BECT patients after remission was correlated with age of onset and total number of seizures, BECT patients had no attention network damage after complete remission compared with healthy controls.
9.Gender measurement invariance of the Perceived Social Support Scale in people aged 50 years and older
Chang CHENG ; Yinyin YU ; Jiayue HE ; Xue ZHONG ; Chuting LI ; Xiaocui ZHANG ; Qingsen MING ; Shuqiao YAO
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2021;40(3):351-355
Objective:To investigate gender measurement invariance of the Perceived Social Support Scale(PSSS)in people aged 50 years and older.Methods:A total of 1013 adults(50-96 years old)in Beijing, Hunan and Shandong were tested by using PSSS.The measurement invariance of PSSS between middle-aged and elderly males and females was analyzed.Differences in PSSS total scores and subscale scores between males and females were examined.Results:The equivalence test results of each item in the questionnaire met the requirements of the metrology(△CFI≥0.010, △TLI≥0.010, △RSMEA≤0.015), indicating that the hypotheses of morphological equivalence, weak equivalence, strong equivalence and strict equivalence of PSSS were all valid in the middle-aged and elderly population regardless of gender.In addition, middle-aged and elderly females had higher scores in family support, support from friends, support from other people and perceived social support than their male counterparts( P<0.05). Conclusions:PSSS has cross-gender equivalence in middle-aged and elderly people.Thus, differences in PSSS can reflect the perceived social support level in middle-aged and elderly people of different genders.
10.Best evidence summary of percutaneous pericardial drainage tube nursing
Xuemei LIU ; Yuqin GU ; Hongjing YU ; Wanting LI ; Xiaocui CAO ; Liying YUAN ; Jian SONG ; Yongyan KUANG ; Caiyin ZHOU ; Lin YANG ; Wen LI ; Donglan LING ; Wei GUO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2021;27(32):4453-4458
Objective:To select the relevant evidence of percutaneous pericardial drainage tube nursing and summarize the best evidence.Methods:Evidence-based questions were established based on PIPOST model. BMJ Best Clinical Practice, China Biology Medicine disc (CBM) , UpTodate, Cochrane Library, Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence-based Health Care Database, China Guide Network, British Guide Network, National Guide Line Clearing House (NGC) , PubMed, EMbase, Evidence-based Medicine (EBM) , Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) , The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) , American Heart Association (AHA) , Chinese Journal Full-text Database and Wanfang Database were conducted computer retrieval. The search time was from the establishment of the database to December 31, 2020. Two researchers respectively evaluated the quality of the included literature and extracted data and summarized and summarized the evidence that met the standards.Results:Finally, 12 articles were included, including 1 evidence summary, 2 systematic reviews, 1 systematic assesment, 2 guidelines, 1 expert consensus and 5 case series studies. Finally, 11 pieces of evidence were formed, including 6 themes such as drainage tube selection, puncture wound nursing, drainage flow control, flushing and sealing of the tube, observation and recording points, extubation indications and care.Conclusions:This study summarizes the best evidence for percutaneous pericardial drainage tube nursing, which provides evidence-based basis for improving the quality of percutaneous pericardial drainage tube care.

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