1.Feixin Decoction Treats Hypoxic Pulmonary Hypertension by Regulating Pyroptosis in PASMCs via PPARγ/NF-κB/NLRP3 Signaling Pathway
Junlan TAN ; Xianya CAO ; Runxiu ZHENG ; Wen ZHANG ; Chao ZHANG ; Jian YI ; Feiying WANG ; Xia LI ; Jianmin FAN ; Hui LIU ; Lan SONG ; Aiguo DAI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(18):1-9
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism by which Feixin decoction treats hypoxic pulmonary hypertension (HPH) by regulating the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ)/nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB)/NOD-like receptor pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) signaling pathway. MethodsForty-eight male SD rats were randomly allocated into normal, hypoxia, and low-, medium- and high-dose (5.85, 11.7, 23.4 g·kg-1, respectively) Feixin decoction groups, with 8 rats in each group. Except the normal group, the remaining five groups were placed in a hypoxia chamber with an oxygen concentration of (10.0±0.5)% for 8 h per day, 28 days, and administrated with corresponding drugs during the modeling process. After 4 weeks of treatment, echocardiographic parameters [pulmonary artery acceleration time (PAT), pulmonary artery ejection time (PET), right ventricular anterior wall thickness (RVAWd), and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE)] were measured for each group. The right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP) was measured by the right heart catheterization method, and the right ventricular hypertrophy index (RVHI) was calculated by weighing the heart. The pathological changes in pulmonary arterioles were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. The co-localization of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) with NLRP3, N-terminal gasdermin D (N-GSDMD), and cysteinyl aspartate-specific proteinase-1 (Caspase-1) in pulmonary arteries was detected by immunofluorescence. The protein levels of PPARγ, NF-κB, NLRP3, apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (ASC), N-GSDMD, interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-18(IL-18), and cleaved Caspase-1 in the lung tissue was determined by Western blot. The ultrastructural changes in pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs) were observed by transmission electron microscopy. ResultsCompared with the normal group, the hypoxia group showed increased RVSP and RVHI (P<0.01), decreased right heart function (P<0.01), increased pulmonary vascular remodeling (P<0.01), increased co-localization of α-SMA with NLRP3, N-GSDMD, and Caspase-1 in pulmonary arterioles (P<0.01), up-regulated protein levels of NF-κB, NLRP3, ASC, N-GSDMD, IL-1β, IL-18, and cleaved Caspase-1 in the lung tissue (P<0.05, P<0.01), a down-regulated protein level of PPARγ (P<0.05, P<0.01), and pyroptosis in PASMCs. Compared with the hypoxia group, Feixin decoction reduced RVSP and RVHI, improved the right heart function and ameliorated pulmonary vascular remodeling (P<0.05, P<0.01), decreased the co-localization of α-SMA with NLRP3, N-GSDMD, and Caspase-1 (P<0.05, P<0.01), down-regulated the protein levels of NF-κB, NLRP3, ASC, N-GSDMD, IL-1β, IL-18, and cleaved Caspase-1 in the lung tissue (P<0.05, P<0.01), up-regulated the protein level of PPARγ (P<0.05, P<0.01), and alleviated pyroptosis in PASMCs. ConclusionFeixin decoction can ameliorate pulmonary vascular remodeling and right heart dysfunction in chronically induced HPH rats by regulating pyroptosis in PASMCs through the PPARγ/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway.
2.Influence of first pass effect in prognoses of patients with acute intracranial large vessel occlusion in anterior circulation accepted mechanical thrombectomy with domestic stent retriever: an analysis based on 3 RCT studies
Jie CAO ; Zejun YANG ; Ya PENG ; Jianmin LIU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2024;23(6):585-591
Objective:To investigate the influence of first pass effect (FPE) in prognoses of patients with acute intracranial large vessel occlusion in anterior circulation accepted mechanical thrombectomy with domestic stent retriever, and the influencing factors for FPE.Methods:A total of 223 patients with acute intracranial large vessel occlusion in anterior circulation accepted mechanical thrombectomy with domestic stent retriever were selected from 3 prospective, multicenter, open, randomized controlled clinical trials (REDIRECT trial, Tonbridge trial, CAPTURE trial). According to modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores 90 d after thrombectomy, these patients were divided into good prognosis group (mRS scores≤2, n=131) and poor prognosis group (mRS scores>2, n=92); these patients were also divided into FPE group ( n=69) and non-FPE group ( n=154) according to whether FPE was achieved (complete recanalization with single stent retriever, modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction [mTICI] 3); differences in baseline data and surgical parameters between the 2 groups were compared; multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the independent influencing factors. Results:(1) Patients in the good prognosis group had significantly younger age, significantly lower National Institute of Health stroke scale (NIHSS) scores at admission, transient ischemic attack ratio, atrial fibrillation ratio and ratio of internal carotid artery as responsible occlusive vessel, statistically shorter time from onset to admission, time from onset to femoral artery puncture and time from femoral artery puncture to vascular recanalization compared with those in the poor prognosis group ( P<0.05); FPE proportion in the good prognosis group was significantly higher than that in the poor prognosis group ( P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that middle cerebral artery occlusion ( OR=0.459, 95% CI: 0.247-0.854, P=0.014), and FPE ( OR=2.485, 95% CI: 1.282-4.816, P=0.007), NIHSS score at admission ( OR=0.894, 95% CI: 0.837-0.955, P=0.001), time from femoral artery puncture to vascular recanalization ( OR=0.993, 95% CI: 0.987-0.999, P<0.001) were independent influencing factors for good prognosis. (2) The FPE group had significantly shorter time from femoral artery puncture to stent thrombectomy and higher proportion of balloon guided catheter (BGC) than the non-FPE group ( P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that BGC application was an independent influencing factor for FPE ( OR=3.185, 95% CI: 1.494-6.791, P=0.003). Conclusion:FPE can improve prognosis of patients with acute intracranial large vessel occlusion in anterior circulation accepted mechanical thrombectomy with domestic stent retriever, and BGC application helps FPE.
3.Clinical application of neurovascular staghorn flap for repairing of defects in fingertips.
Lankai YI ; Zhiyong XU ; Jianmin SUN ; Zhenhao CAO
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2023;37(6):717-720
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the effectiveness of neurovascular staghorn flap for repairing defects in fingertips.
METHODS:
Between August 2019 and October 2021, a total of 15 fingertips defects were repaired with neurovascular staghorn flap. There were 8 males and 7 females with an average age of 44 years (range, 28-65 years). The causes of injury included 8 cases of machine crush injury, 4 cases of heavy object crush injury, and 3 cases of cutting injury. There were 1 case of thumb, 5 cases of index finger, 6 cases of middle finger, 2 cases of ring finger, and 1 case of little finger. There were 12 cases in emergency, and 3 cases with finger tip necrosis after trauma suture. Bone and tendon exposed in all cases. The range of fingertip defect was 1.2 cm×0.8 cm to 1.8 cm×1.5 cm, and the range of skin flap was 2.0 cm×1.5 cm to 2.5 cm×2.0 cm. The donor site was sutured directly.
RESULTS:
All flaps survived without infection or necrosis, and the incisions healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 6-12 months, with an average of 10 months. At last follow-up, the appearance of the flap was satisfactory, the wear resistance was good, the color was similar to the skin of the finger pulp, and there was no swelling; the two-point discrimination of the flap was 3-5 mm. One patient had linear scar contracture on the palmar side with slight limitation of flexion and extension, which had little effect on the function; the other patients had no obvious scar contracture, good flexion and extension of the fingers, and no dysfunction. The finger function was evaluated according to the total range of motion (TAM) system of the Hand Surgery Society of Chinese Medical Association, and excellent results were obtained in 13 cases and good results in 2 cases.
CONCLUSION
The neurovascular staghorn flap is a simple and reliable method to repair fingertip defect. The flap has a good fit with the wound without wasting skin. The appearance and function of the finger are satisfactory after operation.
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4.Expression of microRNA-21 in multiple myeloma patients and its clinical significances
Nan ZHOU ; Shuxing CAO ; Zhenzhen WANG ; Lin YANG ; Xiaojun LIU ; Jianmin LUO
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2022;31(2):83-86
Objective:To investigate the expression of miRNA-21 in serum of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) and its significance.Methods:The data of 55 MM patients and 20 healthy controls in the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University from July 2019 to June 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Among the MM patients, 20 cases were diagnosed without treatment, 15 cases were in complete remission (CR), and 20 cases were clinically relapsed. Blood samples were collected from all subjects, and the relative expression levels of miRNA-21 were detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and the correlation of miRNA-21 expression with β 2-macroglobulin (β 2-MG), creatinine, hemoglobin, albumin, t(4;14) mutation, 13q14 mutation and prognosis were analyzed. The MM cell line LP-1 was selected, and normal bone marrow CD138-positive plasma cells were sorted by immunomagnetic beads as control cells. The relative expression levels of miRNA-21 in the two groups of cells were detected by qRT-PCR. Results:The serum relative expression level of miRNA-21 in MM group was higher than that in healthy control group (1.50±0.10 vs. 1.03±0.06, t = 7.04, P = 0.002). The serum expressions of miRNA-21 in newly diagnosed untreated MM patients and relapsed/refractory MM patients were high (1.50±0.10 and 3.13±0.32), and compared with the healthy control group, the differences were statistically significant ( t values were 7.04 and 10.22, both P < 0.05). The relative expression level of miRNA-21 in MM patients with complete remission (CR) was 1.27±0.25, which had no significant difference compared with the healthy control group ( t = 1.76, P = 0.152). The serum expression level of miRNA-21 in MM patients with high β 2-MG, high creatinine, low hemoglobin, low albumin, t(4;14) mutation, 13q14 mutation, non-remission and recurrence was significantly increased (all P < 0.05). The relative expression level of miRNA-21 in LP-1 cell line was higher than that in control cells (1.56±0.05 vs. 1.00±0.06), and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 11.73, P < 0.01). Conclusions:The miRNA-21 may be a molecular marker to assist in the diagnosis and efficacy evaluation of MM.
5.High power lateral green laser assisted non-blocking laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for T 1a renal tumors
Jianmin LYU ; Jidong XU ; Xiangmin ZHANG ; Wenjin CHEN ; Jianwei CAO ; Xiuwu PAN ; Jian CHU ; He ZHANG ; Fajun QU ; Jing ZHANG ; Jingcun ZHEN ; Chuanyi HU ; Xingang CUI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2021;42(12):885-889
Objective:To explore the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic non-blocking partial nephrectomy assisted by high power lateral green laser in the treatment of T 1a renal tumor. Methods:The clinical data of 10 patients with T1a stage renal tumor from February 2021 to April 2021 in department of urology, Gongli hospital affiliated to Naval Military Medical University were retrospectively analyzed. There were 7 males and 3 females, aged 47.0-74.0 years, with average of(58.8±9.7)years old. The diameter of the tumor ranged from 2.0 cm to 3.8 cm, with an average of (3.1±0.6)cm. There were 6 cases on the left side and 4 cases on the right side, locate on lumbar side in 9 cases and ventral sied in 1 case. The R. E.N.A.L score was 4.0-6.0, with an average of (5.0±0.8). The preoperative creatinine was 66.9-90.1μmol/L, with an average of (75.1±9.0)μmol/L, preoperative GFR of 44. 6- 67. 3 ml /min, with an average of(56.7±7.7)ml/min, preoperative hemoglobin level of 119.0-156.0g/L, with an average of (135.8±11.4)g/L. All patients underwent laparoscopic non-blocking partial nephrectomy assisted by 180w lateral green laser, free the surrounding area of the tumor fully and completely expose the renal tumor. The laser fiber was placed through the green laser hand piece, and the fiber was connected with normal saline to wash the strip. The initial green laser vaporization power was set at 80W, and the hemostasis power at 35W.About 3mm away from the edge of the tumor, and one optical fiber away from the renal parenchyma, the renal parenchyma was cut with 80W power. In order to reduce the interference by smoke, high-pressure flushing was used through the optical fiber while vaporizing, and an attractor was used to push and peel the tumor. In case of bleeding during operation, hemostatic power can be used to close the bleeding point and gradually advance until the tumor was completely removed. The wounds of renal inner medulla and renal outer cortex were continuously sutured in 1-3 layers with barbed suture. It involved 9 cases via retroperitoneal approach and 1 case via abdominal approach. The operation time, postoperative hemoglobin decrease, extraction time of negative pressure drainage, postoperative hospital stay, postoperative pathology and postoperative complications were recorded, and the serum creatinine level and GFR level of the affected side were followed up 1 month after operation.Results:All the operations were successfully completed, and there was no conversion to open surgery or radical nephrectomy. One case changed to scissors fast resection and sutured hemostasis due to severe intraoperative bleeding. The operation time was 90.0-120.0 min, with the average of (104.5±9.0)min. The postoperative hemoglobin level was 96.0-132.0g/L, with an average of (115.2±11.8)g/L, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). The postoperative hemoglobin decreased from 12.0g/L to 25.0g/L, with an average of (20.6±4.6)g/L. The time of vacuum drainage was 5.0-7.0 days, with an average of (5.7±0.7)d. Postoperative hospital stay was 6.0-8.0 days, with an average of (6.7±0.7)d. No bleeding, urinary leakage and other complications occurred in all patients. There were 7 cases of clear cell carcinoma, 2 cases of papillary renal cell carcinoma and 1 case of angiomyolipoma. All margins were negative. One month after operation, creatinine ranged from 66.0 to 90.4μmol/L, with an average of (76.8±8.3)μmol/L, which was not significantly different compared with that before operation ( P>0.05). One month after operation, GFR was 45.1-60.8 ml/min, and with an average of (55.5±4.7)ml/min, and there was no significant difference compared with preoperative data( P>0.05). Conclusions:For T 1aN 0M 0 stage and exophytic renal tumors, laparoscopic non-blocking partial nephrectomy assisted by lateral green laser is safe and effective.
6.Intestinal flora polymorphisms with different lesional stages in an animal model of MAFLD
Qiaoyun XIA ; Di LU ; Jianmin ZHANG ; Yichuan WEI ; Mingming YANG ; Zhiyu YANG ; Mingbo CAO
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2021;29(11):1069-1076
Objective:To study the intestinal flora specific differences with different lesional stages of metabolic (disorder) associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), namely simple steatosis and steatohepatitis, so as to provide a new direction for MAFLD-related intestinal flora transplantation and targeted therapy.Methods:Mice were fed with normal diet, methionine-choline deficient diet (MCD) and a high-fat high-fructose diet (HFHF) for 12 weeks to construct simple steatosis and steatohepatitis models. HE and Sirius scarlet staining was performed to observe the liver pathological changes. The qPCR method was used to evaluate inflammation and liver fibrosis factors. A fully automatic biochemical analyzer was used to detect changes in liver transaminase and blood lipids. 16S rRNA sequencing method was used to observe the intestinal flora differences in the feces of each group of mice. The comparison of means between two groups was performed by t-test, and the comparison of means between multiple groups was performed by one-way analysis of variance. Kruskal-Wallis rank sum test was used for non-normally distributed data.Results:NAFLD scores were determined with pathological sections (HE and Sirius scarlet staining) of mice liver, which showed that the inflammation and liver fibrosis scores of the MCD and HFHF groups were 2.12 ± 0.18 and 1.06 ± 0.24, and 2.22 ± 0.16 and 0.46 ± 0.10, respectively. The degree of liver inflammation and fibrosis was significantly higher in the MCD than the HFHF group ( P < 0.001 and P < 0.01). Lipid deposition was higher in the HFHF than the MCD group ( P < 0.001), and the scores were 2.36 ± 0.17 and 1.60 ± 0.24 respectively. Simultaneously, the inflammatory [tumor necrosis factor-A (TNF-a), chemokine factor-2 (CXCL-2)] and hepatic fibrosis indicators [vascular smooth muscle actin alpha (a-SMA) and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF)] had confirmed the above-mentioned results at the transcription level. Moreover, the intestinal flora diversity was reduced ( P < 0.05) in the MCD group than the HFHF group, and the Simpson and Shannon index were 0.31 ± 0.10 and 0.42 ± 0.05, and 2.03 ± 0.33 and 1.70 ± 0.28, respectively, and the differences were significant between different intestinal flora groups. The levels of Desulfovibrio, Odoribacter, and Roseburia flora were significantly increased in the HFHF than the MCD group, and the levels of Faecalibaculum, Parasutterella, Alipis, Butyricimonas_virosa, Turicibacter_sp, and Romboutsia_ilealis were significantly increased in the MCD than the HFHF group, and the difference was statistically significant ( P < 0.05). Conclusion:There are significant differences in intestinal flora diversity between simple steatosis and steatohepatitis models. Therefore, clarifying the difference between the two may provide a new direction for the stage manner treatment of MAFLD.
7.Bibliometrics analysis based on the study of respite care at home for elderly patients with dementia
Yanan WANG ; Yanhong GU ; Jianmin CAO ; Huaihua XIA ; Lei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2020;26(17):2321-2326
Objective:To understand and analyze the research status of respite care at home for elderly patients with dementia at home and abroad, and provide reference for related research and practice.Methods:The Chinese and English databases were searched to conduct a quantitative analysis of the literatures related to respite care at home for elderly patients with dementia from the publication year, the distribution area of literature , research type and research content. The retrieval time of Chinese and English databases was from the establishment of the databases to December 2018.Results:A total of 259 literatures were included in the analysis, including 14 Chinese literatures and 245 English literatures. Since 1989, the number of literature publications showed an upward trend. The top three countries with the highest volume of published literatures are 89 literatures in the United States (34.4%, 89/259) , 32 literatures in Australia (12.4%, 32/259) and 28 literatures in the United Kingdom (10.8%, 28/259) . A total of 259 literatures were included in 158 journals and magazines, mainly in geriatric journals (22.2%, 35/158) . The total number of literatures published by the top five journals was 46, and 46 literatures were cited for 6036 times. A total of 196 literatures were cited. The research contents included 100 literatures (38.6%, 100/259) on the current development status of respite care at home in elderly patients with dementia, 121 literatures (46.7%, 121/259) on effect evaluation of elderly patients with dementia and family caregivers and 38 literatures (14.7%, 38/259) on process formulation and standardized management of respite care at home.Conclusions:Respite care at homehas been carried out abroad for many years. Scholars in China should refer to the plan for respite care at home in foreign countries and explore suitable respite care models combined with national conditions and regional differences of China so as to provide new ideas for solving the problem of the aged care.
8.The planning, simulating and executing for the surgery of bilateral renal masses used the three-dimensional intelligent qualitative and quantitative analysis system(IQQA)
Jianmin LYU ; Xiuwu PAN ; Sishun GAN ; Fajun QU ; Jianqin YE ; Chuanmin CHU ; Jian CHU ; Jianwei CAO ; Xiangmin ZHANG ; Linhui WANG ; Xingang CUI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2019;40(5):356-360
Objective To explore the application of three-dimensional intelligent qualitative and quantitative analysis system (IQQA) in the planning,simulation and implementation of precise surgery for bilateral renal tumors.Methods A retrospective analysis a total of 7 patients with bilateral kidney tumors in our center from June 2017 to August 2018 was performed.There were 5 males and 2 females,with an average age of (54.6 ± 6.0) years,ranging 47.0-63.0 years.The average BMI index was (23.4 ± 2.4) kg/m2,ranging 21.2-28.0 kg/m2.The average diameter of 14 renal tumors in 7 patients was (3.8 ± 1.1) cm,ranging 1.9-5.3 cm.The average R.E.N.A.L score was 6.6 ± 1.2,ranging 5.0-9.0.The tumor stage was T1N0M0.The mean preoperative hemoglobin,albumin,creatinine and GFR were (138.6 ± 17.0)g/L and (47.3 ± 2.5 g/L),(51.6 ± 19.1) μmol/Land (56.9 ± 6.7) ml/min,respectively.Before operation,the original data of CT were input into IQQA system.Then we reconstructed kidney,blood vessel,collecting system and tumors using system.And the structure of kidney,tumors and vessels was visualized directly.The systematic analysis of the operation is carried out at terminals vary from various angles,and the surgical resection simulation.The position,angle and curvature of the cut surface are adjusted according to the effect.The plan of partial nephrectomy is designed.The resection area,remaining area of kidney is calculated.In this way,we can construct individualized and accurate laparoscopic partial nephrectomy planning before operation.Last,we carried out the operation according to the designed plan.The laparoscopic standard partial nephrectomy was performed in 11 cases.The laparoscopic selective partial nephrectomy was performed in 2 cases.One underwent laparoscopic partial nephrectomy without obstruction.We achieved precise resection of tumors and rapid suture of wounds according to the preoperative planning of excision and suture.We collected of the surgical success rate,conversion to opening rate,operation time,warm ischemia time,intraoperative bleeding volume,complications and hospitalization after operation.The related laboratory indicators such as eGFR and creatinine were followed up for 3 months,and the prognostic indicators such as renal CT and pulmonary CT for 6 months after operation were evaluated and analyzed.Result 14 renal tumors were successfully reconstructed by IQQA in 7 patients.The operations were completed successfully without conversion to open surgery or radical nephrectomy.The average operative duration was (68.9 ± 9.2) minutes,ranging 50.0-80.0 minutes.The average renal artery occlusion duration was (20.7 ± 4.1) minutes,ranging 15.0-29.0 minutes.The average intraoperative bleeding volume was (70.7 ± 29.7) ml,ranging 30.0-120.0 ml.The average indwelling time of drainage tube was (5.5 s0.7) days,ranging 5.0-7.0 days.The average hospitalization time was (6.3 ± 0.5) days,ranging 6.0-7.0 days.There were no perioperative complications such as bleeding,urinary leakage,infection,incision dehiscence and pulmonary infection.Postoperative pathology revealed 13 clear cell renal carcinoma and 1 renal angiomyoma.No recurrence or metastasis was found in chest CT and lung CT after 6 months follow-up.The creatinine and GFR in 3 months after operation were (52.0 ± 15.2) μmol/L(36.0-72.0 μmol/L) and (56.7 ± 5.3) ml/min(46.7-66.3 ml/min).There was no significant difference of creatinine and GFR with the preoperative (P > 0.05).The mean Hb and albumin levels in 3 months after operation were (120.9 ± 17.0) g/L(90.0-147.0 g/L) and (41.4 ± 2.6) g/L (38.0-46.0 g/L),which were significantly lower than those before operation (P < 0.05).Conclusions The three-dimensional intelligent qualitative and quantitative analysis system (IQQA) can visualize the kidney,tumor and the vasculature of bilateral kidney tumors by preoperative three-dimensional reconstruction.The optimal surgical plan of partial nephrectomy can be designed by preoperative operation planning and computer terminal in order to enhance the safety of partial nephrectomy for bilateral kidney tumors and preserve the possibility of kidney,and protect the renal function to the greatest extent.To accurately predict the retention of renal function after operation,so that patients with bilateral renal tumors can get the greatest benefit in partial nephrectomy.
9.Effects of febuxostat on the levels of IL-1β, TNF-αand COX-2 in serum of patients with gout
Yuexia CAO ; Jianmin REN ; Rong MA
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(3):198-200
Objective To observe the effect of febuxostat on IL-1β, TNF-αand COX-2 in gout patients.Methods 82 patients with gout in our hospital from August 2015 to August 2016 were divided into the groups of 40 mg/day of febuxostat and 80 mg/day of febuxostat randomly, 41 cases respectively.Select the same period in our hospital health examination of 41 cases.The levels of serum uric acid were measured before and after one week, two weeks and four weeks after treatment.Serum levels of IL-1β, TNF-αand IL-1βin serum were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) COX-2 levels.Results The levels of serum uric acid in the group of 40 mg/day vs 80 mg/day of febuxostat were (570.4 ±70.5) μmol/L and (572.8 ±71.2) μmol/L, significantly higher than the normal group (296.5 ±9.7) μmol/L (P<0.05), serum uric acid level decreased gradually with the time of administration, and the serum uric acid levels of the two dosages of fosobutamol at one,two,four weeks were significantly lower than before treatment (P<0.05), but not to below the normal level.The IL-1βof 40 mg/day and 80 mg/day of febuxostat was (40.5 ±6.8) pg/mL and (41.7 ±7.2) pg/mL, COX-2 were (15.5 ±1.7) pg/mL and (15.8 ±1.8) pg/mL respectively, significantly higher than the normal group (8.8 ± 1.7) pg/mL (P<0.05), The expression of IL-1βwas significantly decreased at the second week of IL-1βdecreasing as the time of IL-1βdecreased gradually (P<0.05); TNF-αin 40 mg/day group and 80 mg/day group was significantly lower than that before treatrment (P<0.05), but not to below the normal level.Conclusion Febuxostat can significantly reduce serum uric acid levels in patients with gout, and may reduce IL-1β, TNF-αand COX-2 and other cytokine levels.
10.Effect analysis of embolization device for the treatment of large or giant intracranial aneurysms
Mingtao FENG ; Wei CAO ; Jia'nan LI ; Pengfei YANG ; Yibin FANG ; Yi XU ; Bo HONG ; Qinghai HUANG ; Jianmin LIU
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2017;14(1):32-36
Objective To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Pipeline embolization device (PED) for the treatment of large and giant intracranial aneurysms.Methods Frorn November 2014 to May 2016,the clinical and radiological data of 33 patients with intracranial aneurysm confirmed by DSA or head CT angiography (CTA) or head magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) at the Department of Neurosurgery,Changhai Hospital,the Second Military Medical University were enrolled retrospectively.Its safety and effectiveness were evaluated.Results The Pipelines were successfully released in 33 patients with 35 aneurysms,10 aneurysms were implanted by using PED alone,25 were implanted by using PED combined with coil embolization (including 2 were implanted by using Pipeline bridging technology).During the perioperative period,1 thrombotic event(one aneurysm) occurred and had hemorrhagic transformation.One(one aneurysm) died of fatal aneurysm delayed bleeding.Thirty-one patients (33 aneurysms) were followed up clinically,the follow-up time was 4-18 months,no bleeding or thrombosis events occurred.Eighteen aneurysms received a short-term postoperative imaging follow-up (3-5 months,enhanced MRA or DSA),of which 10 had neck residue or aneurysm development,and 8 aneurysms did not have development at all,and 19 achieved postoperative mid-term imaging follow-up (6-16 months,enhanced MRA or DSA).Two of them had neck residue and 17 did not develop at all.Conclusion Pipeline for the treatment of intracranial large and giant aneurysms may be safe and effective.However,the complications of intracranial hemorrhage cannot be ignored after implantation of embolization device.Its related mechanism needs to be further studied.

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