1.Research advances in animal models of tricuspid regurgitation
Da-Wei LIN ; Xiao-Chun ZHANG ; Feng ZHANG ; Wen-Zhi PAN ; Da-Xin ZHOU
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2024;51(2):257-261
Tricuspid regurgitation(TR)cases are widely distributed in China.Poor clinical drug efficacy,high surgical risk,and poor prognosis for right heart failure are found in patients with moderate or severe TR.In recent years,with the innovation of valve instruments and the development of technology,transcatheter tricuspid valve treatment could be a new choice for high-risk TR patients in surgery.Many TR animal models have emerged these years for the research of the mechanism of TR and for the clinical verification of instruments.Therefore,this review focuses on how to develop an animal model of TR and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques.
2.Early predictors of refractory septic shock in neonates
Junjuan ZHONG ; Jing MO ; Jing ZHANG ; Yingyi LIN ; Dongju MA ; Yue WANG ; Chun SHUAI ; Xiuzhen YE
Chinese Journal of Neonatology 2024;39(3):157-161
Objective:To study the early predictors of refractory septic shock (RSS) in neonates.Methods:From July 2020 to December 2021, clinical data of neonates with septic shock admitted to the Neonatal Department of our hospital were retrospectively reviewed. According to the maximum septic shock score (SSS) during clinical course, the neonates were assigned into RSS group and non-RSS group. Perinatal data, laboratory results and hemodynamic parameters at diagnosis were compared between the two groups. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent risk factors of RSS and septic shock-related death. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was constructed to evaluate the early predictors of poor prognosis.Results:A total of 130 neonates were enrolled, including 54 in RSS group and 76 in non-RSS group. Compared with the non-RSS group, the RSS group had significantly lower pH, base excess (BE), stroke volume index (SVI), cardiac output (CO) and cardiac index (CI).Meanwhile, the RSS group had significantly higher mean arterial pressure (MAP) to CI ratio (MAP/CI) and SSS [including bedside SSS (bSSS), computed SSS (cSSS) and modified version of cSSS (mcSSS)] (all P<0.05). Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that increased MAP/CI was an independent predictor of RSS. The cut-off value of MAP/CI was 11.6 [sensitivity 62%, specificity 87%, positive predictive value (PPV) 79% and negative predictive value (NPV) 77%], with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.734. Increased mcSSS was an independent predictor of septic shock-related death. The cut-off value of mcSSS was 5.8 (sensitivity 83%, specificity 72%, PPV 21% and NPV 97%), with an AUC of 0.845. Conclusions:Increased MAP/CI (≥11.6) and mcSSS (≥5.8) may be early predictors of RSS and septic shock-related death in neonates.
3.Influence of exercise rehabilitation based on psycho-cardiology medical model on patients with coro-nary heart disease after PCI
He-Lin ZHANG ; Yi-Chun ZHANG ; Chong-Huai GU ; Zhi-Xiang PENG
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2024;33(1):20-25
Objective:To study influence of exercise rehabilitation based on psycho-cardiology medical model on pa-tients with coronary heart disease(CHD)after percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).Methods:A total of 164 CHD patients undergoing PCI in our hospital were randomly and equally divided into routine nursing group and exer-cise rehabilitation group(received exercise rehabilitation based on psycho-cardiology medical model based on rou-tine nursing group).Both groups were intervened for six months.General clinical data,score of somatic symptoms scale(SSS),cardiac function indexes:LVEF and LVEDV,6min walking distance(6MWD)and score of 36-item short-form heath survey(SF-36)were compared between two groups.Results:During follow-up,there were three cases lost in routine nursing group,and two cases lost and four cases stopped follow-up in exercise rehabilita-tion group.Compared with routine nursing group,six months after intervention,there were significant reductions in SSS score[(33.97±5.76)scores vs.(25.76±4.79)scores]and LVEDV[(125.33±16.14)ml vs.(119.53± 16.82)ml],and significant rise in LVEF[(56.28±4.46)%vs.(59.28±4.90)%],6MWD[(410.42±20.08)m vs.(439.69±20.66)m],scores of physical functioning[(19.20±4.22)scores vs.(23.76±3.98)scores],bodily pain[(7.42±1.99)scores vs.(8.84±1.94)scores],general health[(16.42±4.73)scores vs.(19.09±4.37)scores],vitality[16.0(7.0)scores vs.19.0(6.8)scores],role-emotional[(4.86±1.10)scores vs.(5.18± 0.86)scores],mental health[20.0(5.0)scores vs.24.0(8.8)scores]of SF-36 in exercise rehabilitation group(P<0.05 or<0.01).Conclusion:Exercise rehabilitation based on psycho-cardiology medical model can signifi-cantly improve cardiac function and psychological status,and improve quality of life in patients with coronary heart disease after PCI.
4.Design and finite element analysis of experimental device for simulating interface micro motion of bone trabecular prosthesis
Guang-Hui SHI ; Xiao-Guang ZHANG ; Xuan LI ; Lin-Wei LYU ; Chun-Qiu ZHANG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2024;45(1):25-30
Objective To design an experimental device for simulating the interface micro motion of bone trabecular prosthesis and carry out the finite element analysis.Methods The experimental device was composed of a screw-in cylinder with threads,a flexible hinge,a micro-motion rod,a trabecular prosthesis,a connecting rod and a fixation post.A model of the experimental device was constructed with SolidWorks software,and then imported into ABAQUS software to establish a finite element model.An axial displacement load was applied to the femur to analyze the effects of the position of the flexible hinge,the gap between the prosthesis and the femur and the length of the connecting rod on the micro motion.Results The interface micro motion produced by the experimental device increased with the distance of the flexible hinge from the lower end of the screwed-in cylinder;the gap between the prosthesis and the femur did not affect the interface micro motion when the gap was not lower than 20 μm;the interface micro motion rose with the length of the connecting rod.Conclusion The experimental device can accurately simulate the micro motion of different bone trabecular prosthesis interfaces,and can be used for studying the effect of the interface micro motion on osseointegration.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2024,45(1):25-30]
5.Protective mechanism of rhubarb decoction against inflammatory damage of brain tissue in rats with mild hepatic encephalopathy: A study based on the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway
Guangfa ZHANG ; Yingying CAI ; Long LIN ; Lei FU ; Fan YAO ; Meng WANG ; Rongzhen ZHANG ; Yueqiao CHEN ; Liangjiang HUANG ; Han WANG ; Yun SU ; Yanmei LAN ; Yingyu LE ; Dewen MAO ; Chun YAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2024;40(2):312-318
ObjectiveTo investigate the role and possible mechanism of action of rhubarb decoction (RD) retention enema in improving inflammatory damage of brain tissue in a rat model of mild hepatic encephalopathy (MHE). MethodsA total of 60 male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into blank group (CON group with 6 rats) and chronic liver cirrhosis modeling group with 54 rats using the complete randomization method. After 12 weeks, 40 rats with successful modeling which were confirmed to meet the requirements for MHE model by the Morris water maze test were randomly divided into model group (MOD group), lactulose group (LT group), low-dose RD group (RD1 group), middle-dose RD group (RD2 group), and high-dose RD group (RD3 group), with 8 rats in each group. The rats in the CON group and the MOD group were given retention enema with 2 mL of normal saline once a day; the rats in the LT group were given retention enema with 2 mL of lactulose at a dose of 22.5% once a day; the rats in the RD1, RD2, and RD3 groups were given retention enema with 2 mL RD at a dose of 2.5, 5.0, and 7.5 g/kg, respectively, once a day. After 10 days of treatment, the Morris water maze test was performed to analyze the spatial learning and memory abilities of rats. The rats were analyzed from the following aspects: behavioral status; the serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and the level of blood ammonia; pathological changes of liver tissue and brain tissue; the mRNA and protein expression levels of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), protein kinase B (AKT), and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) in brain tissue. A one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison of continuous data between multiple groups, and the least significant difference t-test was used for further comparison between two groups. ResultsCompared with the MOD group, the RD1, RD2, and RD3 groups had a significantly shorter escape latency (all P<0.01), significant reductions in the levels of ALT, AST, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and blood ammonia (all P<0.05), significant alleviation of the degeneration, necrosis, and inflammation of hepatocytes and brain cells, and significant reductions in the mRNA and protein expression levels of PI3K, AKT, and mTOR in brain tissue (all P<0.05), and the RD3 group had a better treatment outcome than the RD1 and RD2 groups. ConclusionRetention enema with RD can improve cognitive function and inflammatory damage of brain tissue in MHE rats, possibly by regulating the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway.
6.Efficacy and safety of Liqingtong granules in the treatment of hyperuricemia: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled pilot clinical trial
Jinlian Liu ; Yi Yang ; Meiyu Lv ; Wenting Fei ; Songrui Di ; Mei Luo ; Qing Lin ; Chun Wang ; Linyuan Wang ; Jianjun Zhang
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2024;11(4):415-422
Objective:
To investigate the efficacy and safety of Liqingtong (LQT) granules in patients with dampness-heat hyperuricemia.
Methods:
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial was conducted at the 983rd Hospital of the Joint Logistic Support Force of the People's Liberation Army from March 15, 2023, to August 10, 2023. In total, 119 participants were enrolled in this trial, and participants were given either LQT granules or placebo for 60 days based on a health education. The primary outcome was serum uric acid (SUA) level, and the secondary outcome was the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) symptom score, measured on days 0, 30, and 60. Safety indicators, including liver function, kidney function, blood routine, glucose, blood lipid, blood pressure, and heart rate were tested on days 0 and 60 of the trial. The data were analyzed using Prism 9 software, and the significance level was set at P < .05.
Results:
Among 119 participants, six in the LQT granule group and seven in the placebo group dropped out, and 106 participants completed clinical observation. Baseline information, including SUA levels, TCM symptom scores, and other clinical characteristics, did not differ between the groups. At the end of the trial, compared with baseline values, the SUA levels in the LQT granule group decreased (P < .001), and no significant change was observed in the placebo group (P = .422); compared with the placebo group, the SUA levels decreased in the LQT granule group (P = .001). Compared with baseline values, the total TCM symptom scores in the LQT granule group decreased (P < .001), with no change in the placebo group (P = .136). Safety indicators did not differ significantly between the two groups.
Conclusion
The pilot trial demonstrated the potential of LQT granules to lower SUA levels and improve symptoms of dampness and heat.
7.Acupuncture with Manipulation for Lumbar Disc Herniation in Remission of 50 Cases:A Randomized Controlled Trial
Chun CHEN ; Jiao JIN ; Jingxuan MO ; Hai LIN ; Fudong SHI ; Guojun WANG ; Guannan WU ; Shimin ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(10):1026-1032
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of acupuncture with manipulation for lumbar disc herniation in remission period. MethodsOne hundred and four patients with lumbar disc herniation in remission were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group, with 52 cases in each group. Treatment group applied acupuncture with manipulation of pointing, pulling, and shaking. Acupoints were selected as lumbar Jiaji (EX-B2, bilateral), Ashi point, Shenshu (BL 23, bilateral), Huantiao (GB 30, bilateral), Weizhong (BL 40, opposite side of the affected area), Chengshan (BL 57, opposite side of the affected area). The control group applied lumbar traction plus acupoint ultrasonic pulse penetration therapy (acupoints selection same as the treatment group); 20 minutes each time, 3 times a week, a total of 3 weeks for both groups. The primary outcome was the improvement rate of lumbar disc herniation symptoms and signs, which was calculated at 1 week of treatment, 3 weeks of treatment, 1 month follow-up, and 3 months follow-up, respectively; the secondary outcome were the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scores, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores, and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores (including ODI total scores, sitting scores and standing scores), which were evaluated before treatment, 1 week of treatment, 3 weeks of treatment, 1 month follow-up, and 3 months follow-up; clinical effectiveness was assessed at 3 months follow-up; and the occurrence of adverse events in the participants, as well as blood routine, urine routine, stool routine, and electrocardiograms before and after the treatment were recorded to evaluate safety. ResultsTwo patients from each group fell out, and 50 patients of each group were included in the outcome analysis ultimately. The scores of lumbar disc herniation symptoms and signs improved more in the treatment group than in the control group at 1 week of treatment, 3 weeks of treatment, 1 month follow-up and 3 months follow-up (P<0.01). The JOA scores of participants in both groups at 1 week of treatment, 3 weeks of treatment, 1 month follow-up and 3 months follow-up were higher than those before treatment in the same group, and the VAS scores, ODI total scores, ODI sitting scores and standing scores were significantly lower than those before treatment in the same group (P<0.05), and the JOA scores of patients in the treatment group were higher than those of the control group at all time points, and the VAS scores, ODI total scores, ODI sitting scores and standing score were lower than those of the control group (P<0.05). At the 3 months follow-up, the excellent rate of the treatment group was 70.00% (35/50) better than that of the control group, which was 50.00% (25/50) (P<0.05). There were no abnormalities in blood, urine, stool routines and electrocardiograms before and after treatment in both groups, and no adverse events occurred. ConclusionAcupuncture with manipulation of pointing, pulling, and shaking for treating patients with lumbar disc herniation in remission has a better safety on pain relief and improving quality of life, and the effectiveness is better than lumbar traction plus acupoint ultrasonic pulse penetration therapy.
8.Clinical trial of sindillimab combined with TN chemotherapy regimen in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Dan LIU ; Hai-Tao ZHANG ; Huan LIN ; Chun WANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(5):640-644
Objective To analyze the efficacy of sintilizumab combined with paclitaxel(albumin-bound)and nedaplatin(TN chemotherapy regimen)in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)and its effects on serum tumor markers and immune cell levels.Methods The patients were divided into control group and treatment group according to random number table method.In the control group,80 mg·m-2 nedaplatin and 260 mg·m-2 paclitaxel(albumin-bound type)were injected intravenally on the 1st day for 21 days.The etreatment group was given sindilizumab 200 mg intravenously on the basis of the control group,21 days a cycle for 4 cycles.The anti-tumor efficacy,tumor markers,lung function,immune cytokines and adverse drug reactions of the two groups were compared after 4 cycles of treatment,and the 1-year survival of the two groups was statistically analyzed.Results A total of 7 cases fell off during treatment.Finally,98 patients in the treatment group and 96 patients in the control group were included in the analysis.After treatment,the objective response rate(ORR)of treatment group and control group were 43.88%(43 cases/98 cases)and 29.17%(28 cases/96 cases);the disease control rate(DCR)were 77.55%(76 cases/98 cases)and 60.42%(58 cases/96 cases),the difference was statistically significant(all P<0.05).After treatment,carbohydrate antigen 125(CA125)in treatment group and control group were(39.03±5.97)and(42.15±6.35)U·mL-1;squamous cell carcinoma antigen(SCCA)were(4.58±0.63)and(5.29±0.84)ng·mL-1;forced vital capacity(FVC)were(2.96±0.52)and(2.71±0.49)L;forced expiratory volume in the first second(FEV1)/FVC were(68.47±11.39)%and(64.92±10.43)%;Th1/Th2 were 5.01±0.63 and 5.36±0.74;Th17/Treg were 1.04±0.15 and 1.20±0.19;CD4+/CD8+were 1.36±0.19 and 1.23±0.17,respectively.The differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The total incidence of adverse drug reactions in treatment group and control group were 25.51%(25 cases/98 cases)and 22.92%(22 cases/96 cases),respectively,the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).There was no significant difference in 1-year overall survival curves between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Sindilizumab combined with TN chemotherapy regimen in the treatment of advanced NSCLC can enhance the anti-tumor efficacy,reduce the level of tumor markers,improve lung function and immune function,and has good safety.
9.Determination of the Contents of Three Lignans in Dendrobium fimbriatum Hook
Ying-Hua HUANG ; Lin ZHANG ; Jin-Yan LI ; Zhi-Bin LI ; Zhi-Yun LIANG ; Li-E YANG ; Gang WEI ; Yue-Chun HUANG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(1):207-212
Objective To establish the method for content determination of three lignans of Dendrobium Fimbriatum Hook..Methods The lignans in Dendrobium tasselii were identified by high-performance liquid chromatography/multi-stage mass spectrometry(HPLC-ESI/MSn)coupled with ultraviolet absorption spectrometry(UV)coupled with retention time localization of high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).The separation was carried out on a Kromasil 100-5 C18 column(4.6 mm×250 mm,5 μm)using a gradient elution of acetonitrile-0.1%formic acid solution as the mobile phase,the volume flow rate was 0.8 mL·min-1 and the column temperature was 35℃,and the mass spectrometry was performed using an ESI ion source with the data collected in the negative ion mode.The HPLC content was determined on the same column as that of MS analysis,with the mobile phase methanol + acetonitrile(V/V=1∶1)-0.01 mol/L ammonium acetate solution,gradient elution,flow rate of 0.8 mL·min-1,column temperature of 40℃,and detection wavelength of 215 nm.Results Syringaresinol di-O-glucoside and(-)-Syringaresinol 4-O-β-D-glucopyranoside and DL-Syringaresinol were identified from Dendrobium fimbriatum Hook.,and the results of content determination showed that the linear ranges of above three components were respectively 0.1701-3.4020,0.1020-2.0400,0.0403-0.8060 μg(r≥0.9995),the average recoveries were in the range of 97.71%-101.67%,and the relative standard deviations(RSDs)were all less than 3.0%.The contents of Syringaresinol di-O-glucoside and(-)-Syringaresinol 4-O-β-D-glucopyranoside and DL-Syringaresinol in the 10 batches of samples were 0.7779-1.3852,0.0734-0.1966,0.0295-0.1882 mg·g-1.Conclusion This research method can provide a reference basis for the quality evaluation method of Dendrobium fimbriatum Hook..
10.Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Rehmanniae Radix and Its Decoction Pieces Based on Sugar Spectrum
Mengru DAI ; Chun LI ; Raorao LI ; Limei LIN ; Chunxiu SHEN ; Yongxin ZHANG ; Weihong FENG ; Zhimin WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(18):157-163
ObjectiveTaking the oligosaccharides in Rehmanniae Radix(RR) as the research object, the content determination method based on high performance liquid chromatography-evaporative light scattering detection(HPLC-ELSD) and thin layer chromatography(TLC) identification method were established to explore the content and distribution of oligosaccharides in different RR herbs and decoction pieces. MethodA total of 10 batches of fresh and raw RR, 12 batches of RR decoction pieces and Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata(RRP) were collected. A TLC identification method for fructose, sucrose, manninotriose, raffinose and stachyose in RR was established by using silica gel G thin-layer plates with ethyl acetate-water-anhydrous formic acid-glacial acetic acid(12∶6∶5∶4) as the developing agent and 10% sulfuric acid-ethanol solution as chromogenic agent. A HPLC-ELSD was used to determine the contents of fructose, glucose, sucrose, melibiose, raffinose, manninotriose and stachyose in different RR herbs and decoction pieces. Then principal component analysis(PCA) and partial least squares-discriminant analysis(PLS-DA) were used to analyze the contents of 7 kinds of saccharides in RR herbs and decoction pieces, and the differential components were screened with the value of variable importance in the projection(VIP)>1. ResultThe results of TLC identification showed that fresh RR, raw RR and its decoction pieces showed spots of the same color on the corresponding positions with the control products of stachyose, raffinose and sucrose, while the TLC of RRP showed spots of the same color at corresponding positions to manninotriose and fructose controls. The results of methodological investigations of 7 analytes met the requirements of determination. Only glucose, sucrose, raffinose and stachyose were detected in 10 batches of fresh RR and 10 batches of raw RR herbs, the average contents of which were 0.84%, 4.62%, 2.42% and 57.90% in fresh samples, while those were 3.16%, 9.36%, 7.05% and 38.10% in raw samples, respectively. In 12 batches of RR decoction pieces, the contents of the above seven sugars(fructose, glucose, sucrose, melibiose, raffinose, manninotriose and stachyose) were 1.68%, 4.27%, 9.96%, 0.53%, 6.85%, 3.05% and 37.52%, respectively. In 12 batches of RRP, the contents of the above seven sugars were 10.62%, 11.01%, 1.25%, 3.35%, 1.12%, 28.16% and 6.39%, respectively. The results of multivariate statistical analysis showed that fresh RR, raw RR and RRP could be distinguished from each other by the contents of the 7 sugars, and the main differential components were stachyose, sucrose, raffinose and manninotriose. ConclusionIn terms of oligosaccharides, the contents and types of saccharides in different herbs and decoction pieces of RR are quite different, and the TLC identification method based on this can be used to distinguish raw RR from RRP, which can lay a foundation for improving the quality standard of RR and developing and applying oligosaccharides in different processed products of RR.


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