Vascular Endothelial Glycocalyx as a Mechanism of Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction and Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis occurs as a result of organized processes that include vascular endothelial dysfunction, lipid accumulation, abnormal inflammatory reaction, excessive reactive oxygen species production, and vascular cell proliferation and migration. In patients with atherosclerosis, vascular endothelial dysfunction is commonly observed with the damage of vascular endothelial glycocalyx, which is an extracellular matrix bound to and encapsulating the endothelial cells that line the blood vessel wall. Unhealthy lifestyle choices such as smoking and physical inactivity also induce glycocalyx degradation. Additionally, vascular endothelial glycocalyx can be damaged by various pathological conditions including dehydration, acute infectious disease, trauma, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, Kawasaki disease, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, atherosclerosis, stroke, dementia, microvascular angina, acute coronary syndrome, and heart failure. Vascular endothelial glycocalyx has been shown to be important as a physical cytoprotective barrier for vascular endothelial cells and as a regulatory mechanism for intracellular cell signaling. Therefore, vascular endothelial glycocalyx has immense potential in the exploration of novel strategies for the evaluation of beneficial conditions of healthy vasculature.

The Effects of Naoxintong Capsule on the Vascular Endothelial Function and Inflammatory Factors in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats

Objective:To investigate the effects of Naoxintong(NXT)capsule on vascular endothelial function and inflammatory mechanism in spontaneously hypertensive rats.Methods:A total of 100 spontaneously hypertensive rats were divided into model group,positive control group,NXT low-dose group,NXT medium-dose group and NXT high-dose group.Rats in the model group were given an equal dose of normal saline once a day;the positive control group was given telmisartan 50 mg/(kg·d)once a day;the low,middle and high dose groups were given the NTX 0.5,1.0,2.0 mg/(kg·d)once a day,respectively.Rats in each group were continuously intragastrically administered for 12 weeks.The vascular endothelial function index,inflammation index and blood pressure of each group were observed at the end of 8 weeks.Results:Endothelin(ET),interleukin-6(IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),C-reactive protein(CRP)and systolic blood pressure levels were lower in the positive control group and NXT group compared with model group.In the model group,the NO level was lower than the positive control group and NXT group;the levels of ET,IL-6,TNF-α,CRP and systolic blood pressure in the middle-dose group and the high-dose group were lower than those in the positive control group and NXT low-dose group.Furthermore,the level of NO was higher in positive control group and NXT middle and high dose group compared with model group.The levels of ET,IL-6,TNF-α,CRP and systolic pressure in NXT high dose group were lower than in NXT middle dose group,while the level of NO was higher in NXT high group than in NXT middle dose group and the difference was statistically significant(p<0.05).Conclusions:NXT has obviously antihypertensive effect on spontaneously hypertensive rats,and its mechanism may be related to the improvement of vascular endothelial function and inflammatory factors.

Effect of Trimetazidine Dihydrochloride Tablets adjuvant therapy on inflammatory reaction, oxidative stress, vascular endothelial function and myocardial function in patients with coronary heart disease complicated with heart failure

Objective: To investigate the effects of Trimetazidine Dihydrochloride Tablets on inflammatory reaction, oxidative stress, vascular endothelial function and myocardial function in patients with coronary heart disease complicated with heart failure. Methods: A total of 98 patients with coronary heart disease and heart failure who met the criteria of the study were selected as the subjects, based on the random data table they were divided into the control group (n=49) and observation group (n=49), the patients in the control group were treated with Metoprolol Tartrate Sustained-release Tablets treatment, and the patients in the observation group were treated with Metoprolol Tartrate Sustained-release Tablets combined with Trimetazidine Dihydrochloride Tablets, the levels of inflammatory reaction, oxidative stress, vascular endothelial function and myocardial function indexes were compared between the two groups before and after treatment. Results: The difference of the CRP, TNF-α, MDA, SOD, NO, ET-1, LVEF, LVEDD and LVESD levels in the two groups before treatment were not statistically significant;Compared with the levels of the two groups before treatment, the two groups of CRP, TNF-α, MDA, ET-1, LVEDD and LVESD levels after treatment were significantly decreased, and the level of the observation group after treatment was significantly lower than those levels in the control group, the difference was statistically significant;The levels of SOD, NO and LVEF of the two groups after treatment were significantly higher than those in the same group before treatment, and the observation group levels [(88.09±7.51) U/ml, (72.58±14.64) mol/L, (48.34±5.09)% ] were significantly higher than the control group [(79.44±7.27) U/ml, (61.89±11.06) mol/L, (44.19±4.58)%], the difference was statistically significant. Conclusion: Trimetazidine Dihydrochloride Tablets in the treatment of coronary heart disease with heart failure can effectively inhibit the release of inflammatory factors, improve oxidative stress state, vascular endothelial function and myocardial function, has an important clinical value.

Effect of rosuvastatin on the vascular endothelial function and inflammatory cytokine in patients after PCI

Objective:To evaluate the effect of rosuvastatin on the vascular endothelial function and inflammatory cytokine in patients after PCI.Methods:A total of 120 patients with ACS who were admitted in our hospital from December, 2014 to June, 2016 were included in the study and randomized into the observation group and the control group. PCI was performed in the two groups. The patients in the control group were given routine treatments. On this basis, the patients in the observation group were given rosuvastatin (20 mg) 3 d before operation, every night before sleep, continuously for 1 month. The efficacy was evaluated 24 h and 1 month after operation. Hs-CRP, IL-10, TNF-α, vWF, ET-1, NO, TG, TC, and LDL levels before operation, 24 h and 1 month after operation in the two groups were detected.Results:vWF and ET-1 levels 1 month after operation in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group, while NO was significantly higher than that in the control group. hs-CRP, IL-10, and TNF-α 24 h and 1 month after operation in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group. TC, TG, and LDL levels 24 h and 1 month after operation in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group.Conclusions:Rosuvastatin can effectively reduce the serum inflammatory cytokine level, improve the vascular endothelial function, and decrease the occurrence of thrombus and restenosis in patients with ACS after PCI.

Influence of folic acid and vitamin B12 combined therapy on plasma Hcy, inflammatory factor levels and blood vessels endothelial function in patients with vascular dementia and type H hypertension

Objective:To investigate influence of folic acid and vitamin B12 combined therapy on plasma homocysteine (Hcy) level, blood vessels endothelial function and inflammatory factors in patients with vascular dementia and type H hypertension.Methods:100 cases of patients with vascular dementia and type H hypertension accorded with the inclusion criteria were selected as research objects. They were randomly divided as the control group and the therapeutic group, 50 cases each. For control group, Enalapril tablets were administered by mouth for treatment. For therapeutic group, folic acid and vitamin B12 treatment were provided on the basis of treatment for control group. Treatments were continued for 12 weeks. Plasma Hcy levels, inflammatory factors [(interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8) and hypersensitive C reaction protein (hs-CRP)], blood vessels endothelial function indexes variation in patients before and after treatment were observed and detected.Results:Plasma Hcy, IL-6, IL-8 and hs-CRP levels in two groups of patients after treatment were significantly decreased comparing with the same group before treatment, and the above index levels in therapeutic group after treatment were significantly lower than control group (P<0.05);For comparison of blood vessels endothelial function indexes in the patients, NO levels in two groups after treatment were increased in various degrees, and endothelin-1 (ET-1) were decreased. The differences between levels of the two indexes in therapeutic group before and after treatment were significant, and levels after treatment in therapeutic group were significantly better than in control group (P<0.05). While variations of the differences in control group before and after treatment were not significant (P>0.05);After treatment, diastolic pressure and systolic pressure in the two groups of patients were significantly improved comparing with before treatment (P<0.05). However, after treatment, the differences of levels between therapeutic group and control group were not significant (P>0.05). MMSE score in therapeutic group after treatment was significantly higher than before treatment, and significantly higher than in control group (P<0.05).Conclusions: Combined therapy of folic acid and vitamin B12 for treating vascular dementia with type H hypertension could effectively decrease plasma Hcy and inflammatory factor levels, and improve blood vessels endothelial function and dementia degree on patients. It has certain clinical value which deserves to be promoted.

Bilayer nicorandil-loaded small-diameter vascular grafts improve endothelial cell function via PI3K/AKT/eNOS pathway

For the surgical treatment of cardiovascular disease(CVD),there is a clear and unmet need in developing small-diameter(diameter<6 mm)vascular grafts.In our previous work,sulfated silk fibroin(SF)was successfully fabricated as a potential candidate for preparing vascular grafts due to the great cytocompatibility and hemocompatibility.However,vascular graft with single layer is difficult to adapt to the complex internal environment.In this work,polycaprolactone(PCL)and sulfated SF were used to fabricate bilayer vascular graft(BLVG)to mimic the structure of natural blood vessels.To enhance the biological activity of BLVG,nicorandil(NIC),an FDA-approved drug with multi-bioactivity,was loaded in the BLVG to fabricate NIC-loaded BLVG.The morphology,chemical composition and mechanical properties of NIC-loaded BLVG were assessed.The results showed that the bilayer structure of NIC-loaded BLVG endowed the graft with a biphasic drug release behavior.The in vitro studies indicated that NIC-loaded BLVG could significantly increase the proliferation,migration and antioxidation capability of endothelial cells(ECs).Moreover,we found that the potential biological mechanism was the activation of PI3K/AKT/eNOS signaling pathway.Overall,the results effectively demonstrated that NIC-loaded BLVG had a promising in vitro performance as a functional small-diameter vascular graft.

Effect of Guhong injection combined with atyplase on vascular endothelial function and fibrinolytic system and related factors in patients with acute cerebral infarction

Objective:To explore the effect of Guhong Injection combined with atyplase on vascular endothelial function and fibrinolytic system and related factors in patients with acute cerebral infarction.Methods:To select 90 patients with acute cerebral infarction in our hospital,divided into control group(48 cases)and observation group(48 cases)randomly.Patients in the control group were treated with alteplase on the basis of routine symptomatic treatment,and the observation group was treated with Guhong injection on the basis of the control group.Before and after treatment,the serum levels of related factors were detected and compared between the two groups.Results:Before treatment,there were no significant differences in serum related factors(ET-1,PAO,H-FABP,VEGF,S100β,BDNF,CEC,Fibulin-5,vWF,P-selectin,t-PA,PAI-1)between the two groups;After treatment,the serum levels of ET-1,PAO,H-FABP,S100β,CEC,Fibulin-5,vWF,P-selectin,PAI-1 in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group,and the serum levels of VEGF,BDNF and t-PA were higher than those in the control group,there were significant differences between the two groups.Conclusion:Guhong injection was added to patients with acute cerebral infarction on the basis of routine symptomatic treatment and ateplase,could significantly improve the level of serum related factors,it was more conducive to the control of symptoms and rehabilitation of patients,the effect was definite,it was worth further study and application in clinic.

Effect of erythropoietin combined with PCI on myocardial damage and vascular endothelial function in patients with STEMI

Objective:To investigate the effects of erythropoietin combined with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) on myocardial damage, vascular endothelial function and neuroendocrine hormone levels in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).Method:From August 2015 to February 2018, 80 patients with STEMI were selected from our hospital, divided into 2 groups according to admission time, 40 cases in each group, set to observation group and control group, the observation group was treated with erythropoietin combined with PCI, and the control group was treated only with PCI, to compare the degree of myocardial damage, vascular endothelial function and neuroendocrine hormone levels after treatment. Results: At 24 h after surgery, the observed group of cardiac troponin (cTNI), creatine kinase isoenzyme (CK-MB), type I collagen carboxy terminal peptide (ICTP) and ischemic modified albumin (IMA) is lower than the control group,the cystatin-C (Cys-C) level is higher than the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05);At 1 week after surgery, the levels of endothelin-1 (ET-1) and von Willebrand factor (vWF) in the observation group were lower than the control group, and the level of nitric oxide (NO) was higher than that in the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05);At 1 week after surgery, the levels of cortisol (Cor), adrenocortical hormone (ACTH), norepinephrine (NE) and Angiotensin II (AngII) in the observation group were lower than in the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion: Erythropoietin combined with PCI in the treatment of STEMI patients with better clinical effect, can effectively reduce the degree of myocardial damage, protect vascular endothelial cell function, improve the body's neuroendocrine hormone levels, recommend clinical application.

Effect of minimally invasive surgery under anus and colonoscopy on pain stress, gastrointestinal hormones and vascular endothelial function in patients with rectal cancer

Objective: To discuss the effects of minimally invasive surgery under transrectal anoscope on pain stress, gastrointestinal hormones and vascular endothelial function in patients with rectal cancer. Methods Totally 64 patients with rectal cancer who underwent minimally invasive surgery under transanal anastomosis from January 2017 to December 2018 in our hospital were selected as the observation group and the retrospective analysis of clinical data was conducted. Another 64 patients who underwent traditional laparotomy at the same time in our hospital were selected as the control group. Pain stress, gastrointestinal hormones, vascular endothelial function, and tumor marker changes were compared between the two groups. Results There were no significant differences in pain stress index, gastrointestinal hormone, vascular endothelial function index and tumor marker level between the two groups before operation (P>0.05). After operation, the levels of SP, BK and PGE2 in the two groups were higher than those before surgery (P<0.05), and the levels of GAS, MTL, VIP, VEGF, MMP-9, ET-1, CEA, CA724, CA125 and CA19-9 were higher with preoperative reduction of P<0.05. The levels of SP, BK, PGE2, VEGF, MMP-9, ET-1, CEA, CA724, CA125 and CA19-9 in the observation group after operation were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05), and the GAS, MTL and VIP levels were significantly higher than the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Minimally invasive surgery under transanal anoscope can reduce the pain stress of patients with rectal cancer, and the influence of gastrointestinal hormones is slight. It can effectively reduce the vascular endothelial function index and tumor marker level, help the immune function recovery of patients, and promote postoperative rehabilitation of patients.

Effect of low-dose aspirin and Danshen injection on hemorheology, vascular endothelial function and oxidative stress in pregnancy-induced hypertension

Objective:To investigate the effect of low dose aspirin and salvia miltiorrhiza injection on hemorrheology, endothelial function and oxidative stress in patients with pregnancy induced hypertension.Methods: One hundred and eighty pregnancy-induced hypertension patients treated in our hospital from April 2015 to November 2016 were selected as study subjects and randomly divided into control group and observation group with 90 cases in each group. The control group was given routine treatment. The observation group was treated with low-dose aspirin plus Salvia miltiorrhiza in the control group. After treatment, blood rheology, vascular endothelial function and oxidative stress were measured in two groups.Results: The levels of MAP and 24 h Upro in both groups were significantly lower than those before treatment. After treatment, the MAP and 24 h Upro levels in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group. After treatment, the level of PT was significantly higher than that before treatment, while the level of DD and Fg was significantly lower than that before treatment. Comparing the two groups after treatment showed that the PT level, and the levels of DD and Fg were significantly lower than those in the control group;After treatment, NO levels in both groups were significantly higher than those before treatment, ET-1 and ET-1/NO levels were significantly lower than before treatment, after treatment, ET-1, NO and ET The NO level in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group, while ET-1 and ET-1/NO levels were significantly lower than those in the control group;Compared with those before treatment, the levels of SOD in the two groups were significantly increased and MDA significantly decreased after treatment. The SOD and MDA levels in the two groups after treatment showed that the SOD level in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group, while MDA level was significantly lower than that of the control group.Conclusion: The combination of low-dose aspirin and Salvia miltiorrhiza injection has significant therapeutic effect on gestational hypertension, and can effectively improve the hemorheological parameters and endothelial function of patients and reduce the oxidative stress injury in patients. It is worth further clinical promotion.

Effect of Gongliuxiao Capsule on sex hormones, tumor markers, inflammatory factors and vascular endothelial function in patients with uterine fibroids

Objective:To investigate the effects of Gongliuxiao Capsule on inflammatory factors, tumor markers, sex hormones and vascular endothelial function in patients with uterine fibroids. Methods:130 patients with uterine fibroids admitted to our hospital from October 2015 to March 2017 were enrolled. According to the treatment, they were divided into single treatment group and combined medication group, with 65 cases in each group. The changes of inflammatory factors, tumor markers, sex hormones and vascular endothelial function were compared before and after treatment in the two groups.Results: There were no significant differences in the levels of sex hormones, inflammatory factors, tumor markers and vascular endothelial function between the two groups (P>0.05). The levels of sex hormones E2, P, FSH and LH, the levels of inflammatory factors TNF-α, MMP-9 and IGF-1, tumor markers CA125, CA19-9 and vascular endothelial function VEGF and b-FGF were significantly lower in the two groups (P<0.05). The levels of E2, P, FSH and LH in the combined drug groupswere (154.12±16.20) pmol/L, (9.12±1.02) μg/L, (13.84±1.42) U/L and (12.77±1.36) U/L, respectively,which were significantly lower than the single drug group level (P<0.05). The levels of CA125 and CA19-9 in the combined drug group were (27.89±2.88) U/mL and (28.09±3.04) U/mL, respectively, which were significantly lower than the single drug group (P<0.05). The levels of TNF-α, MMP-9 and IGF-1 in the combined drug group were (24.16±2.63) ng/L, (159.22±16.82) μg/L and (69.75±7.09) μg/L, respectively, which were significantly lower than the single drug group(P<0.05). The levels of VEGF and b-FGF in the combination group were (138.29±14.32) μg/L and (98.59±10.02) μg/L, respectively, which were significantly lower than the single drug group (P<0.05).Conclusion:Mifepristone combined with Gongliuxiao Capsule can alleviate endocrine disorders, relieve inflammatory stress response and improve vascular endothelial function in patients with uterine fibroids. It is worthy of clinical application.

Effect of partial body weight support training on the cardiac function, neuroendocrine function, and vascular endothelial function in patients with early heart failure

Objective:To explore the effect of partial body weight support training (PBWST) on the cardiac function, neuroendocrine function, and vascular endothelial function in patients with early heart failure.Methods: A total of 98 patients with early heart failure who were admitted in our hospital were included in the study and randomized into the observation group and the control group. The patients in the control group were given routine drugs and rehabilitation. On this basis, the patients in the observation group were given PBWST. The patients in the two groups were treated for 3 months. The changes of cardiac function, neuroendocrine function, and vascular endothelial function indicators before and after rehabilitation in the two groups were detected.Results: LVESD and ESV after training in the two groups were significantly reduced. LVESD and ESV after training in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group. SV, CI, LVEF, and FS after training in the observation group were significantly elevated when compared with before training. LVEF and FS after training in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group. LVEF after training in the control group was significantly elevated. PRA, AngⅡ, ET, and ALD levels after training in the observation group were significantly reduced, while NO was significantly elevated, and the improvement of the above indicators was significantly superior to that in the control group.Conclusions: PBWST can improve the cardiac function in patients with early heart failure, inhibit the excessive activation of neuroendocrine system, and protect the vascular endothelial function in order to enhance the clinical efficacy.

Effect of sufentanil on hemodynamics, oxidative stress and vascular endothelial function in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Objective: To investigate the effect of sufentanil on hemodynamics, oxidative stress and vascular endothelial function in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods:A total of 88 patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were divided into control group (n=44) and observation group (n=44) according to random data table, the patients in the control group received fentanyl anesthesia, and the observation group patients were given sufentanil anesthesia, the levels of hemodynamic, oxidative stress and vascular endothelial function at three times before anesthesia induction (T0), pneumoperitoneum (T1) and at the end of surgery (T2) between the two groups were compared. Results: At T0 moment, the levels of T0, SBP, HR, DBP, CAT, SOD, NO, MDA and ET-1 in the two groups were not statistically significant;Compared with the level of T0 moment, the levels of HR, SBP, DBP, and MDA in the two groups at T1 and T2 moment were increased in different degrees, and the levels of T1 and T2 in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group;The levels of CAT and SOD in the two groups of T1 and T2 moment were lower than T0 moments in different degrees, and the observation group at two time levels were significantly higher than the control group;The levels of NO and ET-1 in the two groups of T1 moment were significantly increased, and in the observation group the level of NO was significantly higher and ET-1 was significantly lower than that in the control group, all differences were statistically significant;There was no significant difference of the NO and ET-1 levels at T2 between the two groups. Conclusion: Compared with fentanyl, sufentanil has less influence on hemodynamics in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It can effectively reduce oxidative stress and protect vascular endothelial function, and is more conducive to recovery.

Effect of Huangqi injection in combined with irbesartan on the vascular endothelial function and CGRP in patients with early DN

Objective:To explore the effect of Huangqi injection in combined with irbesartan on the vascular endothelial function and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in patients with early diabetic nephropathy (DN). Methods:A total of 110 patients with early DN who were admitted in our hospital from August, 2015 to August, 2016 were included in the study and randomized into the observation group and the control group, 55 in each group. On the basis of routine treatments, the patients in the control group were given irbesartan (150 mg/time), 1 time/d, and given additional diuretics and calcium channel block when the blood pressure was greater than 130/80 mmHg. On the above basis, the patients in the control group were given Huangqi injection (50 mL)+0.9%NaCl (250 mL), ivdrip, 1 time/d. After 1-month treatment, the efficacy was evaluated. The full automatic biochemical analyzer was used to detect Scr, Bun, UAER, 24 h Upor, ET-1, TXB2, NO, and CGRP before and after treatment in the two groups. ELISA was used to detect PCX and LAP. Results:Scr, Bun, UAER, 24 h Upor levels after treatment in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). ET-1 and TXB2 levels after treatment in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05), while NO and CGRP levels were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). PCX and LAP levels after treatment in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions:Huangqi injection in combined with irbesartan can effectively reduce the urine protein in patients with early DN, regulate the vascular endothelial function, and improve the renal function in order to delay the development of DN.

Effect of aerobic exercise training on red blood cell parameters, vascular endothelial function in elderly patients with coronary heart disease and chronic heart failure

Objective: To investigate effect of aerobic exercise training combined with conventional drug on red blood cell parameters, vascular endothelial function and cardiac function in elderly patients with coronary heart disease complicated with chronic heart failure. Methods: A total of 110 elderly patients with coronary heart disease and chronic heart failure according to random data table were divided into control group (n=54) and observation group (n=56). The patients in control group were treated with conventional drug, and patients in the observation group received conventional drug combined with aerobic exercise training. Before and after treatment, levels of red blood cell parameters, vascular endothelial function and cardiac function indexes were compared between the two groups. Results: Before treatment, the difference of HCT, RDW, RBC, NO, ET-1, LVEF, LVEDD and LVESD levels in the two groups were not significantly. After treatment, HCT and RBC levels in two groups were no statistically significant difference;The levels of RDW, ET-1, LVEDD and LVESD in observation group were significantly lower than those in this group before treatment, and significantly lower than those in the control group after treatment;The levels of NO and LVEF in two groups were significantly higher than those in the group before treatment, and levels of NO and LVEF in the observation group were significantly higher than those in control group after treatment. Conclusion: The clinical effect of aerobic exercise training combined with conventional drug in treatment of senile coronary heart disease with chronic heart failure was significant, which can effectively increase the RDW level of patients, improve vascular endothelial function and heart function, it has important clinical value.

Effects of telmisartan combined with nifedipine controlled release tablet on inflammatory factors, vascular endothelial function and left ventricular function in patients with coronary heart disease with mild to moderate hypertension

Objective: To investigate the effect of telmisartan combined with Nifedipine Controlled Release Tablet on inflammatory factors, vascular endothelial function and left ventricular function in patients with coronary heart disease with mild to moderate hypertension. Methods:A total of 92 cases of patients with coronary heart disease with mild to moderate hypertension were selected as the object of observation, according to the random data table, they were divided into the control group (n=46) and observation group (n=46), and patients in the control group were treated with Nifedipine Controlled Release Table therapy, on this basis, the observation group patients were given telmisartan treatment, two groups were treated for 6 months. The levels of the blood pressure, inflammatory factors, vascular endothelial function and left ventricular function compared between the two groups before and after treatment. Results: There were no significant differences in the levels of SBP, DBP, hs-CRP, TNF-α, NO, ET-1, LVEF, LVEDD and LVESD in the two groups before treatment. After treatment, two groups of SBP, DBP, hs-CRP, TNF-α, ET-1, LVEDD and LVESD levels were significantly lower than those in the same group before treatment, and after treatment, the levels of SBP, DBP, hs-CRP, TNF-α, ET-1 and LVESD in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group, while there were no significant difference in the level of LVEDD between the two groups after treatment;Compared with level in the group before treatment, the levels of NO and LVEF in the two groups were significantly increased, and the observation group [(82.13±19.01) μmol/L, (52.83±7.45)%] was significantly higher than the control group ((67.37±13.08) μmol/L, (49.47±6.96)%)Conclusion: Telmisartan combined with Nifedipine Controlled Release Table in treating coronary heart disease with mild to moderate hypertension, can effectively control blood pressure, reduce the inflammatory stress, improve vascular endothelial function and left ventricular function of patients, has an important clinical value.

Scalp electroacupuncture at the Baihui acupoint (DU 20) improves functional recovery in rats with cerebral ischemia Association with increased expression of vascular endothelial growth factors

In this study, we induced cerebral infarction in rats by occluding the right middle cerebral artery, and tested the effects of electroacupuncture at the Baihui acupoint （DU 20）. Motor and sensory function was tested using Garcia’s scale and motor weakness grading, and the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor in the brain was quantified using immunoblotting and immunohistochemistry. We found that scalp electroacupuncture at DU 20 significantly improved motor performance and sensory function in rats with stroke, and this was accompanied by an increased expression of vascular endothelial growth factor in the ischemic brain tissue and peri-ischemic area. In addition, Pearson correlation analysis showed that the improvements in functional recovery were correlated with the increased expression of vascular endothelial growth factor.

Protective effects of sodium ferulate in vascular endothelial function during cardiopulmonary bypass

Objective Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and its related ischemia reperfusion injury may cause endothelial cell injury. To study the protective effects of sodium ferulate in vascular endothelial function during CPB by testing the changes of vascular endothelial cell(CEC) ,nitric oxide(NO) and endothelin-1 (ET-1) in children with congenital heart disease. Methods Sixty patients

Effect of Carvedilol on the Coronary Vascular Endothelial Function after Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty

Objectives To understand the effect of carvedilol on the coronary vascular endothelial function of the patients with coronary heart disease after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). Methods 51cases, having one or more than two branches narrow ( ≥ 70% ) , were diagnosed by coronary angiography. These patients were divided randomly into carvedilol group (n = 28) and control group ( n = 23) who did not take carvedilol. Endothelin (ET) and nitro dioxide (NO) levels of peripheral blood were measured before and after PTCA, before and after two weeks by taking earvedilol. Results Compared with the ET and NO levels before PTCA, ET were markedly increased and NO were decreased after PTCA (p <0. 05) ; compared with the ET and NO levels before taking carvedilol, ET were decreased and NO were increased after two week (p <0.05 ) , but the ET and NO levels of the control group did not change in the period of two weeks observation (p > 0.05). Conclusions Carvedilol may improve the coronary vascular endothelial function after PTCA.

Sustained delivery of vascular endothelial growth factor mediated by bioactive methacrylic anhydride hydrogel accelerates peripheral nerve regeneration after crush injury

Neurotrophic factors,currently administered orally or by intravenous drip or intramuscular injection,are the main method for the treatment of peripheral nerve crush injury.However,the low effective drug concentration arriving at the injury site results in unsatisfactory outcomes.Therefore,there is an urgent need for a treatment method that can increase the effective drug concentration in the injured area.In this study,we first fabricated a gelatin modified by methacrylic anhydride hydrogel and loaded it with vascular endothelial growth factor that allowed the controlled release of the neurotrophic factor.This modified gelatin exhibited good physical and chemical properties,biocompatibility and supported the adhesion and proliferation of RSC96 cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells.When injected into the epineurium of crushed nerves,the composite hydrogel in the rat sciatic nerve crush injury model promoted nerve regeneration,functional recovery and vascularization.The results showed that the modified gelatin gave sustained delivery of vascular endothelial growth factors and accelerated the repair of crushed peripheral nerves.