1.Huangjing Jiannao Granules Improve Learning and Memory Abilities and Cerebral Blood Flow in Rat Model of Vascular Cognitive Impairment via PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Rui YANG ; Yumu TIAN ; Yujing JIN ; Jianwen ZHAIWU ; Tong ZHANG ; Zehua ZHAO ; Shijing HUANG ; Juhua PAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(22):52-60
ObjectiveTo study the effects of Huangjing Jiannao granules on learning and memory abilities and cerebral blood flow in the rat model of vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) and to explore the mechanism of Huangjing Jiannao granules in the treatment of VCI. MethodSeventy-two SPF-grade male SD rats were randomly selected, with 12 rats as the sham operation group. The remaining rats were subjected to bilateral carotid artery ligation (2-VO) for the modeling of VCI. According to the randomized block design, the successfully modeled rats were grouped as follows: model, donepezil hydrochloride (0.50 mg·kg-1), and low-, medium-, and high-dose (2.36, 4.72, 9.44 g·kg-1, respectively) Huangjing Jiannao granules. After 6 weeks of treatment, Morris water maze test and new object recognition test were conducted to evaluate the learning and memory abilities of the rats. After continuous gavage for 8 weeks, the cerebral blood flow was recorded by a laser microcirculation blood flow imager, and the survival and injury of hippocampal neurons were observed by Nissl staining. The expression of neuronal nuclear antigen (NeuN) in the hippocampus was detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC). The levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the serum were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The protein levels of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-Akt), nuclear factor-κB p65 (NF-κB p65), and nuclear factor-κB inhibitor α (IκBα) in the hippocampus were determined by Western blot. ResultCompared with the sham operation group, the model group showed weakened learning and memory abilities (P<0.01), reduced blood flow in the whole brain, forebrain, and hindbrain (P<0.01), damaged neurons and reduced survived neurons in the hippocampal CA1 region (P<0.01), down-regulated expression of NeuN (P<0.01), elevated levels of IL-1β and TNF-α in the serum (P<0.01), up-regulated protein levels of PI3K, p-Akt, and NF-κB p65 in the hippocampal tissue, and down-regulated protein level of IκBα (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, medium- and high-dose Huangjing Jiannao granules improved the learning and memory abilities (P<0.05,P<0.01). High-dose Huangjing Jiannao granules increased the blood flow in the whole brain, forebrain, and hindbrain (P<0.05,P<0.01), and medium-dose Huangjing Jiannao granules increased the blood flow in the whole brain (P<0.05). All the doses of Huangjing Jiannao granules increased the number of survived neurons (P<0.05,P<0.01) and up-regulated the protein level of NeuN (P<0.05,P<0.01). Medium and high-dose Huangjing Jiannao granules lowered the level of TNF-α (P<0.05,P<0.01), down-regulated the protein levels of PI3K, p-Akt, and NF-κB p65 (P<0.05,P<0.01), and up-regulated the protein level of IκBα (P<0.01). ConclusionHuangjing Jiannao granules can improve the learning and memory abilities and promote the recovery of cerebral blood flow in the rat model of VCI induced by 2-VO by regulating the expression of proteins involved in the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, inhibiting inflammation, and reducing hippocampal neuron injury.
2.Development of a dressing component for preventing local pressure injury
Yebin YAO ; Jinqi LU ; Fenjuan SHI ; Huijie YU ; Hui SUN ; Qiping ZHANG ; Jianwen JIN
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2023;30(5):618-620
Non-invasive mechanical ventilation(NIV)is increasingly being used as a respiratory support technique in clinical practice.However,the pressure-related injuries should not be overlooked.In order to prevent local pressure injuries caused by NIV technology,a series of preventive measures have been adopted in clinical work.These measures include the use of dressings to provide pressure relief to the local skin.Currently,in clinical practice,when using preventive dressings,nurses need to cut them themselves based on the physiological structure of the patient's nose,forehead,or face.However,precise cutting can be challenging.If the dressing is cut too small,it may not provide adequate prevention,and if it's cut too large,it can cover too much skin,affecting the nurse's observation and the patient's comfort.Additionally,during NIV treatment,the preventive dressings used may become curled or displaced,requiring nurses to re-cut and replace them.This process inevitably leads to material wastage,increasing the cost of dressing use for patients.Moreover,the cutting tools used must meet infection control requirements,adding to the nursing workload and reducing the compliance of nurses in changing dressings.Our research team has designed a ready-made pressure injury prevention dressing component for use with NIV masks to prevent pressure injuries to the nasal and facial areas.It is precisely designed,flexible in composition,easy to use,and can provide multiple usage modes.It effectively combines emergency care with pressure relief measures,reducing the occurrence of pressure injuries to the patient's nasal and facial areas.This improves patient comfort and treatment compliance,facilitates technology-based nursing,and enhances clinical efficiency.It has significant clinical application value and has been granted a National Utility Model Patent(ZL 202020529121.6).
3.Individualized red-cell transfusion strategy for non-cardiac surgery in adults: a randomized controlled trial.
Ren LIAO ; Jin LIU ; Wei ZHANG ; Hong ZHENG ; Zhaoqiong ZHU ; Haorui SUN ; Zhangsheng YU ; Huiqun JIA ; Yanyuan SUN ; Li QIN ; Wenli YU ; Zhen LUO ; Yanqing CHEN ; Kexian ZHANG ; Lulu MA ; Hui YANG ; Hong WU ; Limin LIU ; Fang YUAN ; Hongwei XU ; Jianwen ZHANG ; Lei ZHANG ; Dexing LIU ; Han HUANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2023;136(23):2857-2866
BACKGROUND:
Red-cell transfusion is critical for surgery during the peri-operative period; however, the transfusion threshold remains controversial mainly owing to the diversity among patients. The patient's medical status should be evaluated before making a transfusion decision. Herein, we developed an individualized transfusion strategy using the West-China-Liu's Score based on the physiology of oxygen delivery/consumption balance and designed an open-label, multicenter, randomized clinical trial to verify whether it reduced red cell requirement as compared with that associated with restrictive and liberal strategies safely and effectively, providing valid evidence for peri-operative transfusion.
METHODS:
Patients aged >14 years undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery with estimated blood loss > 1000 mL or 20% blood volume and hemoglobin concentration <10 g/dL were randomly assigned to an individualized strategy, a restrictive strategy following China's guideline or a liberal strategy with a transfusion threshold of hemoglobin concentration <9.5 g/dL. We evaluated two primary outcomes: the proportion of patients who received red blood cells (superiority test) and a composite of in-hospital complications and all-cause mortality by day 30 (non-inferiority test).
RESULTS:
We enrolled 1182 patients: 379, 419, and 384 received individualized, restrictive, and liberal strategies, respectively. Approximately 30.6% (116/379) of patients in the individualized strategy received a red-cell transfusion, less than 62.5% (262/419) in the restrictive strategy (absolute risk difference, 31.92%; 97.5% confidence interval [CI]: 24.42-39.42%; odds ratio, 3.78%; 97.5% CI: 2.70-5.30%; P <0.001), and 89.8% (345/384) in the liberal strategy (absolute risk difference, 59.24%; 97.5% CI: 52.91-65.57%; odds ratio, 20.06; 97.5% CI: 12.74-31.57; P <0.001). No statistically significant differences were found in the composite of in-hospital complications and mortality by day 30 among the three strategies.
CONCLUSION:
The individualized red-cell transfusion strategy using the West-China-Liu's Score reduced red-cell transfusion without increasing in-hospital complications and mortality by day 30 when compared with restrictive and liberal strategies in elective non-cardiac surgeries.
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ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT01597232.
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4.Preliminary Conception of Theory of Triple Energizer-nutrient-defense Loop
Yujing JIN ; Jianwen ZHAIWU ; Rui YANG ; Tong ZHANG ; Juhua PAN ; Shijing HUANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(18):213-224
The research on the essence of triple energizer has not reached a consensus. The correspondence between the existing understanding and the classical theory of triple energizer is still limited in terms of structure and function. According to the traditional theory, nutrient-defense takes channels as the main circulatory system, while the operation of nutrient-defense in the triple energizer remains unclear. Since little is known about the physical structure of the triple energizer, the role of triple energizer as a collection of other Zang-fu organs has been ignored in most cases. The new progress in anatomy paves the way for the research on the essence of triple energizer. The function and structure of triple energizer are similar to those of interstitium and interfacial fluid flow, which enriches our understanding of the macro and micro structures of triple energizer. The triple energizer is distributed throughout the body and composed of membrane and interstitial space. The material structure of triple energizer includes fiber scaffold, collagen fiber, mesenchymal stem cells, histiocytes, pericytes, and interstitial fluid. The functions of triple energizer include passing body fluids, operating nutrient-defense, distributing original Qi, and transmitting and changing pathogenic Qi. According to the available theories and research achievements, we put forward the concept of vertical and horizontal triple energizer, pointed out that triple energizer had independent structure and the features of Zang-fu organs, and preliminarily defined the spatial distribution of triple energizer. The relationship between channels and triple energizer is essential for discussing the operation of nutrient-defense. Telocyte (Tc) and telopod (Tp) has the characteristics of channels in function and structure. The connective tissue with the distribution of Tc and Tp belongs to the same material as the basic structure of interstitial/interfacial fluid flow system and the fibrous skeleton of interstitium. It is clear that channels and triple energizer have material commonality. From the operation paths of nutrient-defense, we proposed that channels may be soaked and attached in triple energizer and put forward the model of channels soaked and attached in triple energizer. By combining the circulation of nutrient-defense with the vertical and horizontal triple energize, we developed the theory of triple energizer-nutrient-defense loop to comprehensively describe the generation, transport, and metabolism of nutrient-defense in channels and triple energizer, aiming to provide a theoretical model for future studies of disease transmission and change from exterior to interior.
5.Establishment of quantitative analysis method and prediction of potential mechanism for quality control components of Tenghuang jiangu capsules
Lin ZHOU ; Xiaohui WANG ; Zhi SUN ; Lianping XUE ; Jianwen JIN ; Jing WU ; Xiaojing LI ; Tianyuan ZHENG ; Xiaojian ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2022;33(22):2743-2747
OBJECTIVE To establish a quantitative analysis method for the quality control components in Tenghuang jiangu capsules, and predict the possible action mechanism of the quality control components. METHODS Seven key quality control components in Tenghuang jiangu capsules were quantitatively analyzed by UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS. The “component-target” network was constructed based on network pharmacology, and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis and gene ontology (GO) function enrichment analysis were further conducted to find the key signaling pathways. RESULTS The average contents of succinic acid, hyperoside, gallic acid, kaempferol, naringin, naringenin and protocatechuic acid in 20 batches of Tenghuang jiangu capsules were 520.92, 67.67, 129.48, 4.74, 397.45, 5.66 and 376.62 μg/g, respectively. The results of network pharmacology showed that the 62 key target genes of the quality control components of the drug included AKT1, TNF, VEGFA, MMP9, PTGS2, etc. They were mainly enriched in cytokine receptor interaction, nuclear factor, tumor necrosis factor, interleukin 17, rheumatoid arthritis, Toll-like receptor and other signal pathways, involving inflammatory reaction, signal transduction, protein phosphorylation and other biological processes, kytoplasm, cell membrane and other cell components, as well as enzyme activity, energy activity and other molecular functions. CONCLUSIONS The established UHPLC- Q-Orbitrap HRMS method can be used for the quantitative analysis of the quality control components of Tenghuang jiangu capsule. Its quality control components may be mapped to inflammatory pathways related to bone diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and Toll-like receptors through AKT1, TNF, VEGFA and other key targets, so as to play a therapeutic role.
6.Effects of miR-141 silencing on renal tubular epithelial cell damage induced by high glucose and Sirt1/Nrf2 signaling pathway
Jianping YAO ; Jianwen NING ; Xiaojing ZHONG ; Yueping JIN ; Wei QIU
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2021;15(3):225-229
Objective:To investigate the effect of miR-141 down-regulation on the damage of renal tubular epithelial cell, and further to explore its mechanism.Methods:The renal tubular epithelial cell line HK-2 cells were divided into normal (5.5 mmol/L D-glucose) group, hypertonic group, high glucose (30 mmol/L D-glucose) group, negative control+high glucose group (transfected with NC inhibitor vector) and si-miR-141+high glucose group (transfected with miR-141 inhibitor vector) . Real time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to detect the relative expression of miR-141. The production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) , cell viability and apoptosis were detected by DCFH-DA fluorescence staining, CCK-8 method and flow cytometry. The expression of Sirt1/Nrf2 signaling pathway related proteins was detected by Western blot. Luciferase reporter gene assay verified the targeting relationship between miR-141 and Sirt1 mRNA.Results:①Compared with the normal group, after transfection with si-miR-141, the relative expression of miR-141 decreased (1.00±0.03 vs 0.52±0.06) , the difference was statistically significant ( F=278.104, P<0.05) ; ② Compared with the normal group [DCFH-DA fluorescence intensity (7.18±0.59) %], the high glucose group [DCFH-DA fluorescence intensity (84.95±3.21) %] cell ROS level was significantly increased, and compared with the high glucose group [DCFH-DA fluorescence intensity (84.95±3.21) %] Compared with the si-miR-141+ high glucose group [DCFH-DA fluorescence intensity (45.10±4.29) %] cell ROS levels were significantly reduced, the difference was statistically significant (all P<0.05) ; ③compared with the normal group (5.13%±0.78) % Compared with the hypertonic group (5.96±0.81) %, the high glucose group (32.76±2.95) % cell apoptosis rate was significantly increased, while the si-miR-141+ high glucose group (17.54%± 2.79) % apoptosis rate was significantly lower in the higher glucose group and the negative control+ high glucose group (33.40%±3.14) %, the difference was statistically significant ( F=221.419, P<0.05) ; ④compared with the normal group (100±3.98) % Compared with the hypertonic group (95.68±5.14) %, the high glucose group (67.24±5.18) % HK-2 cell survival rate was significantly reduced; at the same time, compared with the high glucose group (67.24±5.18) % and Compared with the negative control+ high glucose group (65.33±3.10) %, the si-miR-141+ high glucose group (83.55±5.10) % cell survival rate increased significantly, and the difference was statistically significant ( F=93.008, P<0.05) ; ⑤ Compared with the normal group and the hypertonic group, the expression of Cleaved Caspase 3 protein in the high glucose group increased, while the expression of Sirt1, Nrf2 and HO-1 protein was down-regulated; however, compared with the high glucose group, si- In the miR-141+ high glucose group, Cleaved caspase 3 protein expression decreased, while Sirt1, Nrf2 and HO-1 protein expression increased, the difference was statistically significant (all P<0.05) . Conclusions:Down-regulation of miR-141 can ameliorate high glucose-induced renal tubular epithelial cell damage induced oxidative stress by activating Sirt1/Nrf2 signaling pathway.
7.Application of failure mode and effect analysis in reducing the risk of nosocomial infection
Qiping ZHANG ; Xiaoteng WANG ; Jinqi LU ; Fenjuan SHI ; Lei JIA ; Jianwen JIN ; Qinli FENG ; Yin CAI
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2021;39(3):189-192
Objective:To explore the effect of failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) in the management of nosocomial infection, and provide reference for the effective prevention and control of nosocomial infection.Methods:Using FMEA to identify, analyze, evaluate and screen out the high-risk events of nosocomial infection in January 2020, from which two hospital level priority improvement projects of hand hygiene compliance and blood-borne occupational exposure were determined. After risk control and intervention measures, the effects before and after improvement were compared.Results:Except for the lack of incentive mechanism and insufficient communication between medical and nursing teams, the differences in hand hygiene compliance and blood-borne occupational exposure risk priority coefficients before and after the implementation of FMEA were statistically significant ( P<0.05) . After the implementation of FMEA, the hand hygiene compliance was 74.92% (79375/105953) , which was significantly higher than 68.40% (58361/85328) before the implementation of FMEA, and the difference was statistically significant (χ 2=996.55, P<0.01) . The incidence of blood-borne occupational exposure after the implementation of FMEA was 3.85% (80/2080) , which was lower than the 6.16% (123/1998) before the implementation of FMEA, and the difference was statistically significant (χ 2=11.49, P<0.01) . Conclusion:FMEA has a good effect in nosocomial infection management. It can identify and evaluate the risk of nosocomial infection prospectively, so as to control the risk effectively.
8.Application of failure mode and effect analysis in reducing the risk of nosocomial infection
Qiping ZHANG ; Xiaoteng WANG ; Jinqi LU ; Fenjuan SHI ; Lei JIA ; Jianwen JIN ; Qinli FENG ; Yin CAI
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2021;39(3):189-192
Objective:To explore the effect of failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) in the management of nosocomial infection, and provide reference for the effective prevention and control of nosocomial infection.Methods:Using FMEA to identify, analyze, evaluate and screen out the high-risk events of nosocomial infection in January 2020, from which two hospital level priority improvement projects of hand hygiene compliance and blood-borne occupational exposure were determined. After risk control and intervention measures, the effects before and after improvement were compared.Results:Except for the lack of incentive mechanism and insufficient communication between medical and nursing teams, the differences in hand hygiene compliance and blood-borne occupational exposure risk priority coefficients before and after the implementation of FMEA were statistically significant ( P<0.05) . After the implementation of FMEA, the hand hygiene compliance was 74.92% (79375/105953) , which was significantly higher than 68.40% (58361/85328) before the implementation of FMEA, and the difference was statistically significant (χ 2=996.55, P<0.01) . The incidence of blood-borne occupational exposure after the implementation of FMEA was 3.85% (80/2080) , which was lower than the 6.16% (123/1998) before the implementation of FMEA, and the difference was statistically significant (χ 2=11.49, P<0.01) . Conclusion:FMEA has a good effect in nosocomial infection management. It can identify and evaluate the risk of nosocomial infection prospectively, so as to control the risk effectively.
9.Laparoscopic modified Y-V plasty for recurrent bladder outlet obstruction induced by operation of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Xiaoyong HU ; Jianwen HUANG ; Lujie SONG ; Jiong ZHANG ; Sanbao JIN ; Xinru ZHANG ; Yinglong SA ; Qiang FU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2019;40(6):412-415
Objective To investigate the clinical effect of laparoscopic modified bladder neck Y-V plasty in the treatment of recurrent bladder outlet obstruction after surgery for prostatic hyperplasia.Methods Seventeen patients with recurrent bladder outlet obstruction after prostatic hyperplasia operation from May 2017 to January 2019 was treated by laparoscopic bladder neck Y-V plasty,with the median age of 71 years old (65-81 years).All had a history of repeated urination obstruction and urinary tract infection,and experienced at least 2 times transurethral stenosis incision,resection or repeated urethral dilatation,with 12 cases of bladder neck stenosis (type Ⅰ) and 5 cases of middle prostate stenosis (type Ⅱ).Three-port laparoscopy surgery was performed with outer-peritoneal route into the Retzius Gap.After revealing the bladder and prostate junction,the "Y" incision of the bladder and stenosis of the prostate urethra was firstly performed,and inverted symmetrical "V" shape suture was performed with two 3-0 Stratifix suture for two layers,including the 1th layer suture of mucosal and inner muscle layer,and the 2nd layer suture of the outer muscle and the serous layer.F22 silicone catheter was indwelled for 2 weeks postoperatively.Urinary flow rate and bladder urethral examination were perfrmed to evaluate the effect of surgery 2 weeks and 3 months after the operation respectively.Results Seventeen operations were completed successfully,with the median operation time of 100 minutes (30-100 minutes),the median operation blood loss of 50 ml (20-100 ml),and the median hospital stay of 5 days (1-7 days).The patient had unobstructed voiding after removing the urinary catheter 2 weeks postoperatively,and had no urinary incontinence.Postoperative median follow-up was 7 months (3-17 months) and no stenosis of the urethra was detected.Conclusions Laparoscopic modified bladder neck Y-V Plasty has the advantages of high success rate,low recurrence rate and minimally invasiveness in the treatment of recurrent bladder outlet obstruction after prostatic hyperplasia surgery,which is worthy of clinical application.
10.Preparation of Small Peptide AEYLR Modified Paclitaxel Nanostructured Lipid Carriers and Evaluation of Its Anti-tumor Effects
Cuiyan HAN ; Jianwen ZHOU ; Chang LIU ; Xiaoxing MA ; Cheng YUAN ; Yan DONG ; Shanshan JIN
China Pharmacy 2019;30(6):770-775
OBJECTIVE: To prepare Paclitaxel(PTX)nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) modified by small peptide alanine-glutamic acid-tyrosine-leucine-arginine (AEYLR), and to evaluate its anti-tumor effect in vitro and in vivo. METHODS: NLC, PTX-NLC (P-NLC) and AEYLR modified P-NLC (A-P-NLC) were prepared by emulsion evaporation-low temperature solidification curing method. Its appearance, particle size, multi-dispersion index(PDI) and Zeta potential were characterized,encapsulation rate,drug loading and in vitro drug release were detected respectively. Using NCI-H1299 and S180 cells as objects, CCK-8 method was adopted to investigate inhibitory effects of free PTX, P-NLC and A-P-NLC (0.44-44.00 μg/mL, by PTX) to those cells. The half inhibition concentration (IC50) was calculated. Using S180 tumor-bearing mice as model animal, anti-tumor effects of free PTX, P-NLC and A-P-NLC (5 mg/kg, by PTX) were evaluated. RESULTS: P-NLC and A-P-NLC were round-like and dispersed evenly. The particle size, PDI and Zeta potential of A-P-NLC were (43.92±0.76) nm, 0.203±0.034 and (-19.77±1.16) mV, which were all increased to certain extent, compared with P-NLC. The encapsulation efficiency and drug loading of A-P-NLC were (95.71±0.68)% and(1.97±0.25)%, which were both decreased to certain extent, compared with P-NLC. The cumulative release rate of A-P-NLC was(35.17±2.08)% within 48 h, showing significant sustained-release effect compared with free PTX; the release of A-P-NLC was slower than P-NLC. Compared with free PTX and P-NLC, inhibitory rates of same concentration of A-P-NLC to NCI-H1299 cells and S180 cells were almost increased significantly, while IC50 values were all decreased significantly. There was no death in S180 tumor-bearing mice treated with A-P-NLC and the general condition was good; the volume of tumors was significantly reduced, the mass of tumors was significantly reduced, and the inhibition rate of tumors was significantly increased (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: A-P-NLC has significantly sustained-release effects; its inhibitory rate to NCI-H1299 cells and S180 cells in vitro, and its inhibitory effects on S180 solid tumor in mice are all better than free PTX and P-NLC, while the toxicity is decreased to certain extent.

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