1.Equipment for screening and analysis of target substances in the complex system of traditional Chinese medicine based on cell membrane chromatography technology
Langchong HE ; Huaizhen HE ; Shengli HAN ; Tao ZHANG ; Cheng WANG ; Weina MA
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(3):351-359
Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is extensively utilized for clinical disease prevention and treatment.However,due to the intricate nature of its material basis and the multiple factors involved in the preparation process,ensuring comprehensive quality control of TCM proves to be challenging.By instilling a clear understanding of its effective and harmful substances and implementing control over the content and limit of TCM during the preparation process,the controllability and repeatability of its quality can be guaranteed.Currently,China is facing a dearth of innovative technology for drug development,necessitating an increase in research and development efficiency,especially in the realm of high-throughput precision analytical equipment.The country has long relied on imported pharmaceutical analysis equipment with a particular efficiency in high-end intelligent analysis equipment.This is especially concerning considering the urgent requirement to establish a"pharmaceutical intelligent analysis system."This project,supported by the Major Instrument Development Project of the National Science and Technology Funds,employs cell membrane chromatography technology,complemented by biotechnology and artificial intelligence technology,to devise a two-dimensional cell membrane chromatography(2D/CMC)analyzer.The project has successfully conducted a demonstration application of the"2D/CMC-Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmacodynamic Substance Analyzer"and the"2D/CMC-Traditional Chinese Medicine Injection Allergen Analyzer".These tools have enhanced the screening and discovery efficiency of TCM's effective substances and allergen components.Moreover,the equipment amalgamates qualitative and quantitative analysis,thereby serving as an effective analytical tool to enhance the quality and efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine.
2.Pyrimethamine upregulates BNIP3 to interfere SNARE-mediated autophagosome-lysosomal fusion in hepatocellular carcinoma
Wang JINGJING ; Su QI ; Chen KUN ; Wu QING ; Ren JIAYAN ; Tang WENJUAN ; Hu YU ; Zhu ZEREN ; Cheng CHENG ; Tu KAIHUI ; He HUAIZHEN ; Zhang YANMIN
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2024;14(2):211-224
Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is one of the most common tumor types and remains a major clinical challenge.Increasing evidence has revealed that mitophagy inhibitors can enhance the effect of chemotherapy on HCC.However,few mitophagy inhibitors have been approved for clinical use in humans.Pyrimethamine(Pyr)is used to treat infections caused by protozoan parasites.Recent studies have reported that Pyr may be beneficial in the treatment of various tumors.However,its mechanism of action is still not clearly defined.Here,we found that blocking mitophagy sensitized cells to Pyr-induced apoptosis.Mechanistically,Pyr potently induced the accumulation of autophagosomes by inhibiting autophagosome-lysosome fusion in human HCC cells.In vitro and in vivo studies revealed that Pyr blocked autophagosome-lysosome fusion by upregulating BNIP3 to inhibit synaptosomal-associated protein 29(SNAP29)-vesicle-associated membrane protein 8(VAMP8)interaction.Moreover,Pyr acted synergistically with sorafenib(Sora)to induce apoptosis and inhibit HCC proliferation in vitro and in vivo.Pyr enhances the sensitivity of HCC cells to Sora,a common chemotherapeutic,by inhibiting mitophagy.Thus,these results provide new insights into the mechanism of action of Pyr and imply that Pyr could potentially be further developed as a novel mitophagy inhibitor.Notably,Pyr and Sora combination therapy could be a promising treatment for malignant HCC.
3.Clinical study on modified Qiwei Baizhu Powder combined with conventional therapy in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus with abnormal lipid metabolism
Hailei MENG ; Huaizhen LIU ; Peng JIANG ; Jiajia TAN ; Yingying WANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2022;44(10):1117-1121
Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of modified Qiwei Baizhu Powder combined with conventional therapy in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with abnormal lipid metabolism.Methods:A total of 96 patients with T2DM and abnormal lipid metabolism from March 2018 to March 2021 in Anhui Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital who met the inclusion criteria were divided into 2 groups according to the random number table method, with 48 in each group. The control group was treated with conventional western medicine, while the observation group was treated with modified Qiwei Baizhu Powder and treatment of the control group. Both groups were treated for 3 months. TCM syndrome scores were performed before and after treatment. Fasting blood glucose (FPG) and 2 hPG were detected by glucose oxidase method, HbA1c was detected by HPLC, TC, TG, HDL-C and LDL-C were detected by cholesterol peroxidase method, glycerophosphate oxidase method, direct inhibition method and direct surfactant clearance method. Adverse events during treatment were recorded and clinical efficacy was evaluated.Results:The total effective rate was 93.8% (45/48) in the observation group and 79.2% (38/48) in the control group, with a statistically significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=4.36, P=0.037). After treatment, the scores of dry mouth, fatigue, anorexia, dizziness, tongue, pulse and total scores in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t values were 3.58, 3.17, 3.24, 3.59, 3.58, 2.76 and 8.44, respectively, all Ps<0.05); the levels of FPG, 2 hPG and HbA1c in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t values were 3.37, 2.05 and 3.73 respectively, all Ps<0.05). After treatment, the levels of TC [(4.30±0.85) mmol/L vs. (4.78±0.94) mmol/L, t=2.62], TG [(3.00±0.37) mmol/L vs. (3.19±0.54) mmol/L, t=2.01], LDL-C [(2.60±0.71) mmol/L vs. (2.95±0.44) mmol/L, t=2.90] were significantly lower than those in the control group ( P<0.05). After treatment, the HDL-C [(2.07±0.63) mmol/L vs. (1.82±0.55) mmol/L, t=2.01] level was significantly higher than that of the control group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Modified Qiwei Baizhu Powder combined with conventional therapy can improve blood glucose and blood lipid levels in T2DM patients with abnormal lipid metabolism, relieve clinical symptoms and improve curative effect.
4.A case report of perineal angiomyfibroblastoma
Huaizhen GENG ; Kai GUO ; Junhui HE ; Pu WANG ; Chao MA ; Hao PING
Chinese Journal of Urology 2021;42(2):152-153
Angiomyfibroblastoma (AMF)is a kind of rare benign tumour. The clinical and imaging findings of AMF are nonspecific. In October 2019, 1 case of Angiomyfibroblastoma of perineum was admitted to Heze Municipal Hospital for surgical treatment. Final pathological diagnosis was AMF. So far, neither recurrence nor metastasis has been detected for 5 months.
5.Analysis of the influencing factors of cardiopulmonary bypass with ultra-fast-track anesthesia in pediatric heart surgery
Na ZHOU ; Guodong HUANG ; Weidan CHEN ; Huaizhen WANG ; Jumian FENG ; Fan CAO ; Xinxin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2021;37(5):286-289
Objective:Analyze the perioperative data of children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB) for congenital heart disease under the management of ultra-fast track anesthesia(UFTA), the factors of CPB are discussed.Methods:1 034 children who underwent CPB from May 2018 to August 2019 were analyzed retrospectively. According to the success of anesthesia, they were divided into two groups: UFTA group and UFTA failure group. Propensity score matching was used to screen the children with preoperative baseline data matching. Finally 346 cases in each group. The possible CPB factors of the two groups were analyzed by single factor analysis, and the statistically significant factors were analyzed by logistic regression analysis. Results:Univariate analysis showed that the CPB and aortic occlusion time, the lowest temperature and lowest hematocrit in CPB, the dosage of crystalloid and suspended erythrocytes, the second or more times of CPB, and the blood lactate after CPB were the factors influencing the ultra-fast track anesthesia. Logistic regression analysis showed that the time of CPB and aortic occlusion, the value of blood lactate, the dosage of suspended erythrocytes, and the second or more times of CPB were the independent influencing factors of ultra-fast track anesthesia. In the UFTA failure group, the postoperative hospitalization time, the length of stay in the ICU and the hospitalization cost were all higher than those in the ultra-fast track group. Conclusion:CPB time, aortic occlusion time, blood lactate after CPB, the dosage of suspended erythrocytes, secondary or multiple CPB were independent risk factors for UFTA.UFTA is beneficial to shorten the postoperative hospital stay, the ICU stay and the cost of hospitalization.
6. Relationship of BMI and wrist joint index with carpal tunnel syndrome in manual laborers
Jin WEI ; Li TIAN ; Zhecheng ZHANG ; Huaizhen WANG ; Na LIU ; Xiaohui SUN
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2019;37(1):30-33
Objective:
To evaluate the severity of median nerve damage in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) , and to analyze its relationship with body mass index (BMI) and wrist joint index.
Methods:
From May 2016 to January 2017, 23 patients with mild CTS (mild group) and 35 patients with moderate to severe CTS (moderate to severe group) were enrolled in this study. And 22 healthy volunteers matched for sex and age were selected as control group. The neuroelectrophysiological monitor was used to measure the median nerve movement and sensory nerve conduction in the subjects. The BMI and wrist joint index were calculated. The relationship of neuroelectrophysiological parameters with BMI and wrist joint index was analyzed in the CTS patients.
Results:
Compared with the control group, the mild group and the moderate to severe group had significantly higher wrist joint index, significantly longer distal motor latency (DML) of the median nerve, and significantly lower sensory nerve conduction velocity (SNCV) and sensory nerve action potential (SNAP) amplitude of the finger 1
7.The relationship of the plasma levels of osteopontin, lipoprotein (a) and apoB/apoA1 ratio with atherosclerosis
Jin WEI ; Yajun CHEN ; Huaizhen WANG ; Tong LI
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2017;36(4):400-402
Objective To evaluate the relationship of the plasma levels of osteopontin(OPN),lipoprotein (a) [Lp (a)] and apolipoproteinA/apolipoproteinB (ApoB/ApoA1) ratio with atherosclerosis.Methods 120 elderly patients with atherosclerosis (observation group) and another 120 healthy elderly subjects (control group) from Health Check Department in Tianjin Third Center Hospital were enrolled from Mar.2014 to Nov.2015.The levels of plasma OPN,Lp(a) and ApoB / ApoA1 ratio were measured and their relationship with atherosclerosis was analyzed.Results In observation group versus control group,the levels of plasma OPN[(33.2±10.1) μg/L vs.(30.6± 9.1) μg/L],ApoB/ApoA1 ratio[(0.8±0.7) vs.(0.6±0.1)]and Lp(a)[(357.6±66.5) mg/L vs.(120.5±35.7) mg/L] were increased with statistically significant differences (t =8.91,8.43,6.01;P=0.021,0.035,0.041).The concentrations of plasma OPN,ApoB/ApoA1 ratio and Lp (a) were increased along with aggravation of artery lesion,with statistically significant differences (F =8.50,7.38,6.41;P=0.031,0.039,0.037).Conclusions The plasma levels of OPN,Lp(a) and ApoB/ ApoA1 ratio are increased in patients with atherosclerosis and increased along with the lesion aggravation.
8.Mechanism of low-dose ketamine-induced reduction of cognitive dysfunction following sevoflurane anesthesia in aged rats: plasticity of dendritic spines in entorhinal cortical neurons
Tianyun ZHAO ; Wei WEI ; Wenhua ZHANG ; Yulin JIN ; Liangming PENG ; Huaizhen WANG ; Xingrong SONG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2017;37(2):171-174
Objective To investigate the relationship between the plasticity of dendritic spines in entorhinal cortical neurons and mechanism of low-dose ketamine-induced reduction of cognitive dysfunction following sevoflurane anesthesia in aged rats.Methods Thirty-six pathogen-free healthy male SpragueDawley rats,aged 18 months,weighing 500-600 g,were divided into 3 groups (n=12 each) using a random number table:control group (group C),sevoflurane anesthesia group (group Sev) and ketamine group (group K).Group C received no treatment.Group Sev inhaled the mixture of air (flow rate 1 L/min) and 3.6% sevoflurane for 3 h.In group K,ketamine 10 mg/kg was injected intraperitoneally,and 5 min later the mixture of air (flow rate 1 L/min) and 3.6% sevoflurane was inhaled for 3 h.Open field test and Morris water maze test were performed 3 days after anesthesia.After the behavioral tests,the animals were sacrificed,and their brains were removed and cut into sections for determination of the density of neurons,density of dendritic spines,and expression of postsynaptic density protein-95 (PSD-95) and synaptophysin (SY38) in superficial laminaes (Ⅱ-Ⅲ) of entorhinal cortex using Nissl's staining,Golgi staining and immunohistochemistry,respectively.Results Compared with group C,the time of staying at the central region was significantly shortened,the escape latency was prolonged,the density of dendritic spines was decreased,and the expression of PSD-95 and SY38 was down-regulated in group Sev (P<0.05).Compared with group Sev,the time of staying at the central region was significantly prolonged,the escape latency was shortened,the density of dendritic spines was increased,and the expression of PSD-95 and SY38 was upregulated in group K (P<0.05).There were no significant differences in the density of neurons in entorhinal cortex between the three groups (P>0.05).Conclusion The mechanism by which low-dose ketamine attenuates cognitive dysfunction induced by sevoflurane anesthesia may be related to the enhanced plasticity of dendritic spines in entorhinal cortical neurons of aged rats.
9.The combined application of low molecular dextran, papaverine and low molecular weight heparin sodium to improve testicle survival rate after the reduction of testicular torsion in rabbits
Fujun WANG ; Junqiang DONG ; Pu WANG ; Dengqiang YUAN ; Huaizhen GENG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2016;37(3):223-226
Objective To observe the effect of drug combinations on the blood flow after reduction of the testicular torsion in rabbits.Methods From October 2014 to June 2015,36 male rabbits (weighing 1.8-2.4 kg,10-14 months of age) were randomly divided into experimental group and control group,18 in each group.Produced by surgical testicular torsion model (720° counterclockwise rotation of the left side testicle),every rabbit was accepted surgery reset after 9 hours and found all twisted testicles were dark.After fomentation with warm salt water,all the testicles were observed no significant improvement in colors,and no fresh blood flow after opening tunica albuginea,then all the testicles were retained and fixed.Low molecular dextran(5 ml/kg,ear marginal vein injection,1/d),papaverine(1.5 mg/kg,intramuscular,3/d) and low molecular weight heparin sodium (200 IU/kg,subcutaneous,l/d) were applied to promote testicular revascularization for 5 days in experimental group,and penicillin (40 000 U/kg,intramuscular,1/d) for 7 days.Control group was only given penicillin (40 000 U/kg,intramuscular,1/d) to prevent wound infection.Then Color Doppler ultrasound was used to observe the testicular blood flow siganals that were divided into 0,1,2,3 classes.Class 2 and class 3 could be considered as testicular survival.After each scrotum was opened,according to color,texture of testicle and whether the fresh blood flowing out when tunica albuginea was opened,to determine whether the testicle was alive.The testicle was ruddy,flexible,and fresh blood was observed,which could prove testicular survival.Results In experimental group,the testicular blood flow siganals:0 class 4 cases,1 class 3 cases,2 class 4 cases,3 class 7 cases.In control group,the testicular blood flow siganals:0 class 9 cases,1 class 2 cases,2 class 4 cases,3 class 3 cases.Surgical exploration found 11 cases of testicular survival in experimental group and 7 cases in control group,which was significantly difference (P < 0.05).Conclusions The combined application of low molecular dextran,papaverine,low molecular weight heparin sodium can promote the recovery of testicular blood after reduction of testicular torsion,and improve testicular survival rate.
10.Comparison of High Volume Zero-Balanced Ultrafiltration With Different Replacement Fluid in Infant Patients
Fan CAO ; Guodong HUANG ; Huili YUAN ; Nan BAI ; Huaizhen WANG ; Xinxin CHEN
Chinese Circulation Journal 2014;(11):917-920
Objective:To compare the clinical effects of high volume zero-balanced ultraifltration (ZBUF) with different replacement lfuid in infant patients.
Methods: A total of 40 infant patients who received aortic coarctation with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest operation in our hospital from 2012-11 to 2014-02 were summarized. The patients were randomized into 2 groups, Group A, the patients had ZBUF with plasmalyte A, n=21 and Group B, the patients had ZBUF with modiifed replacement lfuid n=19. All patients received ZBUF (15-20) ml/kg during re-warming period until the temperature reached 34°C at rectum. Blood gas analysis were conducted at 4 time points as T1 (before CPB), T2 (open ascending aorta and 5 min after calcium perfusion), T3 (ifnishing ZBUF) and T4 (end of CPB). The intra-operative CPB time and the post-operative recovery with the complication were recorded in all patients.
Results: For blood gas analysis, the calcium concentration was higher in Group B than that in Group A at T3 time point, P<0.01 and the base excess was higher in Group A than that in Group B at T3 time point, P<0.05. Those indexes were similar at T1, T2 and T4, all P>0.05. The other indexes were similar between 2 groups, P>0.05 and the post-operative recovery was similar between 2 groups, P>0.05.
Conclusion: ZBUF with modiifed replacement lfuid could avoid decreased calcium concentration and acidosis, therefore, provide a relative stable homeostasis in infant patients.

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