Objective. To investigate clinically useful markers for determining the seventy of hemorrhagic shock and adequacy of resuscitation Methods. Prospective study was undertaken in 12 dogs, using an established model for h...Objective. To investigate clinically useful markers for determining the seventy of hemorrhagic shock and adequacy of resuscitation Methods. Prospective study was undertaken in 12 dogs, using an established model for hemorrhagic shock. The anesthetized dogs were bled to a mean arterial pressure of 40 mmHg which was maintained for 3 hours. Then each animal was resuscitated with heperinized whole blood followed by intravenous infusion of dobutamine at a rate of 5 ug. kg-1. min-1 for 10 minutes. Arterial and mixed venous blood gases, arterial lactate concentrations and hemodynamic Parameters were measured throughout the study. Results. A difference in the PCO2 and pH values between arterial and mixed venous blood was observed. Arterial-venous PCO2 and pH difference increased significantly after sustained shock. The arteriovenous carbon dioxide and pH gradients recovered more rapidly than arterial lactate levels after successful resuscitation with blood and dobutamine. Conclusion. Arterial blood gases fail to reflect the acid-base status of tissues during hemorrhagic shock. The differences in PCO2 and pH values between arterial and mixed venous blood could be used as clinical in- dicators for assessing the seventy of shock and efficacy of resuscitation.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the potential mechanism of Arg- Gly-Asp (RGD) peptide-labeled liposome loading oxy- matrine (OM) therapy in CCI4-induced hepatic fibrosis in rats. METHODS: We constructed a rat model of CCh- ...AIM: To investigate the potential mechanism of Arg- Gly-Asp (RGD) peptide-labeled liposome loading oxy- matrine (OM) therapy in CCI4-induced hepatic fibrosis in rats. METHODS: We constructed a rat model of CCh- induced hepatic fibrosis and treated the rats with dif- ferent formulations of OM. To evaluate the antifibrotic effect of OM, we detected levels of alkaline phospha- tase, hepatic histopathology (hematoxylin and eosin stain and Masson staining) and fibrosis-related gene expression of matrix metallopeptidase (MMP)-2, tis- sue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP)-I as well as type I procollagen via quantitative real-time poly- merase chain reaction. To detect cell viability and apop- tosis of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), we performed 3-(4,5)-dimethylthiahiazo(-z-yl)-3,5-diphenytetrazoli- umromide assay and flow cytometry. To reinforce the combination of oxymatrine with HSCs, we constructed fluorescein-isothiocyanate-conjugated Arg-Gly-Asp peptide-labeled liposomes loading OM, and its targeting of HSCs was examined by fluorescent microscopy. RESULTS: OM attenuated CCh-induced hepatic fibro- sis, as defined by reducing serum alkaline phosphatase (344.47± 27.52 U/L vs 550.69 ± 43.78 U/L, P 〈 0.05), attenuating liver injury and improving collagen deposits (2.36% ± 0.09% vs 7.70% ±0.60%, P 〈 0.05) and downregulating fibrosis-related gene expression, that is, MMP-2, TIMP-1 and type I procollagen (P 〈 0.05). OM inhibited cell viability and induced apoptosis of HSCs in vitro. RGD promoted OM targeting of HSCs and en- hanced the therapeutic effect of OM in terms of serum alkaline phosphatase (272.51 ± 19.55 U/L vs 344.47 ± 27.52 U/L, P 〈 0.05), liver injury, collagen deposits (0.26%± 0.09% vs 2.36% ± 0.09%, P 〈 0.05) and downregulating fibrosis-related gene expression, that is, MMP-2, TIMP-1 and type I procollagen (P 〈 0.05). Moreover, in vitro assay demonstrated that RGD en- hanced the effect of OM on HSC viability and apoptosis. CONCLUSION: OM attenuated hepatic fibrosis by in- hibiting viability and inducing apoptosis of HSCs. The RGD-labeled formulation enhanced the targeting effi- ciency for HSCs and the therapeutic effect.展开更多
Objective To explore the correlations between serum uric acid (HA) levels and the clinical and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) parameters of multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods The medical reports of 47 MS patients admi...Objective To explore the correlations between serum uric acid (HA) levels and the clinical and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) parameters of multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods The medical reports of 47 MS patients admitted to Peking Union Medical College Hospi- tal during 2008 and 2010 were reviewed. And 49 age- and gender-matched cerebral infarction patients were enrolled as control. The mean serum HA level of the MS patients was compared with that of the control group. The correlations between the HA levels and the clinical parameters including gender, disease duration, relapse rate, and disease disabilities as assessed by the Expanded Disability Status Scale score, were explored. Forty-one patients had CSF examinations. The correlations between the IdA levels and the CSF parameters reflecting inflammation and tissue damage, including CSF protein, white blood cell count, oligoclonal band, 24-hour IgG index, and myelin basic protein, were also investigated. Results The mean serum HA level in the MS patients was lower than that in the control group (247.75 ± 52.59 jamol/L vs. 277.94 ± 74.33 pmol/L, P=0.025) and inversely correlated with the relapse rate (P=0.049). MS patients with lower serum UA levels tended to have higher white blood cell counts and myelin basic protein level. But there was no correlation between CSF protein levels (r=0.165, P=0.273), white blood cell counts (r=-0.051, P=0.732), IgG index (r =0. 045, P=0.802), or myelin basic protein level (r =-0.248, P=0.145) and the serum UA level, respectively. Conclusion In MS patients, UA levels might partly reflect the extent of disability and inflammation.展开更多
AIM: To evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of a hydroalcoholic extract of the bark of Anogeissus latifolia; in vitro in primary rat hepatocyte monolayer culture and in vivo in the liver of Wistar rats intoxicated...AIM: To evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of a hydroalcoholic extract of the bark of Anogeissus latifolia; in vitro in primary rat hepatocyte monolayer culture and in vivo in the liver of Wistar rats intoxicated by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). METHODS: In the in vitro study, a primary hepatocyte monolayer culture was treated with CCh and extract of Anogeissus latifolia. Hepatoprotective activity was demonstrated in the CCh damaged primary monolayer culture. In the in vivo study, the hepatoprotective activity of a hydroalcoholic extract ofAnogeissus latifolia was analyzed in liver injured CCh-treated rats. Biochemical parameters including serum transaminases [aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT)] and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in serum wereanalyzed. The biochemical findings were supplemented with histopathological examination of rat liver sections. RESULTS: In vitro: primary hepatocyte monolayer cultures were treated with CCh and extract of Anogeissus latifolia. A protective activity could be demonstrated in the CCh damaged primary monolayer cultUre. In vivo: Hydroalcoholic extract of Anogeissus latifolia (300 mg/kg) was found to have protective activity in rats with CCh-induced liver damage as judged from serum marker enzyme activity. CONCLUSION: The above findings lead to the conclusion that the hydroalcoholic extract of Anogeissus latifol/a is hepatoprotective. Hence, we suggest that the inclusion of this plant in the management of liver disorders is justified.展开更多
The effect of acute E. coli challenge on the anti-disease activity of scallops Argopecten irra-dians is examined. The treatments of scallop from which hemolymph samples were taken for study included (1) control scallo...The effect of acute E. coli challenge on the anti-disease activity of scallops Argopecten irra-dians is examined. The treatments of scallop from which hemolymph samples were taken for study included (1) control scallops, (2) sham-injected scallops, (3) PSW-injected scallops and (4) E. coli-injected scallops. From the beginning, the anti-disease activities of scallops are deter -mined at 12 hr and 24 hr.The concentrations of circulating hemocytes, the total serum protein concentrations and the activities of alkaline phosphatase, acid phosphatase and superoxide dismutase in the scallops Argopecten irradians are determined.Injection with E. coli results in a significant elevation in the concentration of circulating hemocytes and in the alkaline phosphatase activity and a significant decline in the total serum protein concentration and in the superoxide dismutase activity at 24 hr postchallenge. It shows that metabolism of bay scallop is expedited to adopt the challenge.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the classification and incidence of acid base disturbance (ABD) in the patients with post traumatic multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Methods: A total of 119 patients with MODS were...Objective: To investigate the classification and incidence of acid base disturbance (ABD) in the patients with post traumatic multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Methods: A total of 119 patients with MODS were examined with arterial blood gas analysis and serum electrolytes detection for 675 times in this study. Results: Different types of ABD existed in 647 times out of 675 times ( 95.9 %) of blood gas analyses. There were 270 times ( 41.7 %) of simple ABD, 271 times ( 41.9 %) of double ABD and 106 times ( 16.4 %) of triple ABD. Among which, 404 times ( 62.4 %) were in respiratory alkalosis (RAL), 332 times ( 51.3 %) in metabolic acidosis (MA), 227 times ( 35.1 %) in metabolic alkalosis (MAL) and 167 times ( 25.8 %) in respiratory acidosis (RA). In this study, 79 cases ( 66.4 %) out of 119 cases with MODS died from these kinds of ABD. Conclusions: It suggests that in the early stage of MODS, RAL with or without hypoxemia may exist, and later on, MA or even triple ABD may occur. In order to detect and correct the primary disorders as early as possible, it is important to keep the balance of hydrolyte. The treatment of primary diseases is also important. Disorders of acid base balance were corrected according to pH standard values, anion gap (AG) and the potential [HCO 3 -] were also calculated simultaneously. When pH was more than 7.50 or lower than 7.20 , it is necessary to give drugs of acidity or alkalinity to the patients with ABD to maintain pH value within a normal range.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of Sharbat-e-Deenar(SD) on acetaminophen(APAP)-induced hepatotoxicity in rat model.METHODS: Albino rats were treated with SD at the doses of 1, 2 and 4 mL/kg, p.o. against hepatoto...OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of Sharbat-e-Deenar(SD) on acetaminophen(APAP)-induced hepatotoxicity in rat model.METHODS: Albino rats were treated with SD at the doses of 1, 2 and 4 mL/kg, p.o. against hepatotoxicity after APAP(2 g/kg, p.o. once only) intoxication.The blood, tissue biochemical parameters and histopathological observation were performed. The RESULTS: APAP exposure in rats significantly increased the level of biochemical parameters such as aspartate aminotransaminase, alanine aminotransaminase, lactate dehydrogenase, serum alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, urea and creatinine into blood circulation which were reversed towards normal by SD therapy at all doses. The tissue biochemical parameters such as lipid peroxidation, reduced glutathione, adenosine tri-phosphatase and glucose-6-phosphatase were significantly restored after SD treatment against hepatotoxity. Histological analysis confirmed that SD-treated rats significantly alleviated of liver damage and reduced lesions caused by APAP intoxication. The biochemical changes are in good correlation with the histopathological observations.CONCLUSION: On the basis of these results, it can be concluded that SD exerts hepatoprotective activity against APAP-induced liver injury.展开更多
文摘Objective. To investigate clinically useful markers for determining the seventy of hemorrhagic shock and adequacy of resuscitation Methods. Prospective study was undertaken in 12 dogs, using an established model for hemorrhagic shock. The anesthetized dogs were bled to a mean arterial pressure of 40 mmHg which was maintained for 3 hours. Then each animal was resuscitated with heperinized whole blood followed by intravenous infusion of dobutamine at a rate of 5 ug. kg-1. min-1 for 10 minutes. Arterial and mixed venous blood gases, arterial lactate concentrations and hemodynamic Parameters were measured throughout the study. Results. A difference in the PCO2 and pH values between arterial and mixed venous blood was observed. Arterial-venous PCO2 and pH difference increased significantly after sustained shock. The arteriovenous carbon dioxide and pH gradients recovered more rapidly than arterial lactate levels after successful resuscitation with blood and dobutamine. Conclusion. Arterial blood gases fail to reflect the acid-base status of tissues during hemorrhagic shock. The differences in PCO2 and pH values between arterial and mixed venous blood could be used as clinical in- dicators for assessing the seventy of shock and efficacy of resuscitation.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No. 30600848
文摘AIM: To investigate the potential mechanism of Arg- Gly-Asp (RGD) peptide-labeled liposome loading oxy- matrine (OM) therapy in CCI4-induced hepatic fibrosis in rats. METHODS: We constructed a rat model of CCh- induced hepatic fibrosis and treated the rats with dif- ferent formulations of OM. To evaluate the antifibrotic effect of OM, we detected levels of alkaline phospha- tase, hepatic histopathology (hematoxylin and eosin stain and Masson staining) and fibrosis-related gene expression of matrix metallopeptidase (MMP)-2, tis- sue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP)-I as well as type I procollagen via quantitative real-time poly- merase chain reaction. To detect cell viability and apop- tosis of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), we performed 3-(4,5)-dimethylthiahiazo(-z-yl)-3,5-diphenytetrazoli- umromide assay and flow cytometry. To reinforce the combination of oxymatrine with HSCs, we constructed fluorescein-isothiocyanate-conjugated Arg-Gly-Asp peptide-labeled liposomes loading OM, and its targeting of HSCs was examined by fluorescent microscopy. RESULTS: OM attenuated CCh-induced hepatic fibro- sis, as defined by reducing serum alkaline phosphatase (344.47± 27.52 U/L vs 550.69 ± 43.78 U/L, P 〈 0.05), attenuating liver injury and improving collagen deposits (2.36% ± 0.09% vs 7.70% ±0.60%, P 〈 0.05) and downregulating fibrosis-related gene expression, that is, MMP-2, TIMP-1 and type I procollagen (P 〈 0.05). OM inhibited cell viability and induced apoptosis of HSCs in vitro. RGD promoted OM targeting of HSCs and en- hanced the therapeutic effect of OM in terms of serum alkaline phosphatase (272.51 ± 19.55 U/L vs 344.47 ± 27.52 U/L, P 〈 0.05), liver injury, collagen deposits (0.26%± 0.09% vs 2.36% ± 0.09%, P 〈 0.05) and downregulating fibrosis-related gene expression, that is, MMP-2, TIMP-1 and type I procollagen (P 〈 0.05). Moreover, in vitro assay demonstrated that RGD en- hanced the effect of OM on HSC viability and apoptosis. CONCLUSION: OM attenuated hepatic fibrosis by in- hibiting viability and inducing apoptosis of HSCs. The RGD-labeled formulation enhanced the targeting effi- ciency for HSCs and the therapeutic effect.
文摘Objective To explore the correlations between serum uric acid (HA) levels and the clinical and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) parameters of multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods The medical reports of 47 MS patients admitted to Peking Union Medical College Hospi- tal during 2008 and 2010 were reviewed. And 49 age- and gender-matched cerebral infarction patients were enrolled as control. The mean serum HA level of the MS patients was compared with that of the control group. The correlations between the HA levels and the clinical parameters including gender, disease duration, relapse rate, and disease disabilities as assessed by the Expanded Disability Status Scale score, were explored. Forty-one patients had CSF examinations. The correlations between the IdA levels and the CSF parameters reflecting inflammation and tissue damage, including CSF protein, white blood cell count, oligoclonal band, 24-hour IgG index, and myelin basic protein, were also investigated. Results The mean serum HA level in the MS patients was lower than that in the control group (247.75 ± 52.59 jamol/L vs. 277.94 ± 74.33 pmol/L, P=0.025) and inversely correlated with the relapse rate (P=0.049). MS patients with lower serum UA levels tended to have higher white blood cell counts and myelin basic protein level. But there was no correlation between CSF protein levels (r=0.165, P=0.273), white blood cell counts (r=-0.051, P=0.732), IgG index (r =0. 045, P=0.802), or myelin basic protein level (r =-0.248, P=0.145) and the serum UA level, respectively. Conclusion In MS patients, UA levels might partly reflect the extent of disability and inflammation.
文摘AIM: To evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of a hydroalcoholic extract of the bark of Anogeissus latifolia; in vitro in primary rat hepatocyte monolayer culture and in vivo in the liver of Wistar rats intoxicated by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). METHODS: In the in vitro study, a primary hepatocyte monolayer culture was treated with CCh and extract of Anogeissus latifolia. Hepatoprotective activity was demonstrated in the CCh damaged primary monolayer culture. In the in vivo study, the hepatoprotective activity of a hydroalcoholic extract ofAnogeissus latifolia was analyzed in liver injured CCh-treated rats. Biochemical parameters including serum transaminases [aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT)] and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in serum wereanalyzed. The biochemical findings were supplemented with histopathological examination of rat liver sections. RESULTS: In vitro: primary hepatocyte monolayer cultures were treated with CCh and extract of Anogeissus latifolia. A protective activity could be demonstrated in the CCh damaged primary monolayer cultUre. In vivo: Hydroalcoholic extract of Anogeissus latifolia (300 mg/kg) was found to have protective activity in rats with CCh-induced liver damage as judged from serum marker enzyme activity. CONCLUSION: The above findings lead to the conclusion that the hydroalcoholic extract of Anogeissus latifol/a is hepatoprotective. Hence, we suggest that the inclusion of this plant in the management of liver disorders is justified.
基金Funded by Projects under the Major State Basic Research Developmet Program(G1999012010)
文摘The effect of acute E. coli challenge on the anti-disease activity of scallops Argopecten irra-dians is examined. The treatments of scallop from which hemolymph samples were taken for study included (1) control scallops, (2) sham-injected scallops, (3) PSW-injected scallops and (4) E. coli-injected scallops. From the beginning, the anti-disease activities of scallops are deter -mined at 12 hr and 24 hr.The concentrations of circulating hemocytes, the total serum protein concentrations and the activities of alkaline phosphatase, acid phosphatase and superoxide dismutase in the scallops Argopecten irradians are determined.Injection with E. coli results in a significant elevation in the concentration of circulating hemocytes and in the alkaline phosphatase activity and a significant decline in the total serum protein concentration and in the superoxide dismutase activity at 24 hr postchallenge. It shows that metabolism of bay scallop is expedited to adopt the challenge.
文摘Objective: To investigate the classification and incidence of acid base disturbance (ABD) in the patients with post traumatic multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Methods: A total of 119 patients with MODS were examined with arterial blood gas analysis and serum electrolytes detection for 675 times in this study. Results: Different types of ABD existed in 647 times out of 675 times ( 95.9 %) of blood gas analyses. There were 270 times ( 41.7 %) of simple ABD, 271 times ( 41.9 %) of double ABD and 106 times ( 16.4 %) of triple ABD. Among which, 404 times ( 62.4 %) were in respiratory alkalosis (RAL), 332 times ( 51.3 %) in metabolic acidosis (MA), 227 times ( 35.1 %) in metabolic alkalosis (MAL) and 167 times ( 25.8 %) in respiratory acidosis (RA). In this study, 79 cases ( 66.4 %) out of 119 cases with MODS died from these kinds of ABD. Conclusions: It suggests that in the early stage of MODS, RAL with or without hypoxemia may exist, and later on, MA or even triple ABD may occur. In order to detect and correct the primary disorders as early as possible, it is important to keep the balance of hydrolyte. The treatment of primary diseases is also important. Disorders of acid base balance were corrected according to pH standard values, anion gap (AG) and the potential [HCO 3 -] were also calculated simultaneously. When pH was more than 7.50 or lower than 7.20 , it is necessary to give drugs of acidity or alkalinity to the patients with ABD to maintain pH value within a normal range.
基金Supported by Central Council of Research in Unani Medicine(CCRUM),Ministry of Healthy&Family Welfare,New Delhi for financial assistance(Grant Sanction No.3-251/2004-CCRUM/TECH)
文摘OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of Sharbat-e-Deenar(SD) on acetaminophen(APAP)-induced hepatotoxicity in rat model.METHODS: Albino rats were treated with SD at the doses of 1, 2 and 4 mL/kg, p.o. against hepatotoxicity after APAP(2 g/kg, p.o. once only) intoxication.The blood, tissue biochemical parameters and histopathological observation were performed. The RESULTS: APAP exposure in rats significantly increased the level of biochemical parameters such as aspartate aminotransaminase, alanine aminotransaminase, lactate dehydrogenase, serum alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, urea and creatinine into blood circulation which were reversed towards normal by SD therapy at all doses. The tissue biochemical parameters such as lipid peroxidation, reduced glutathione, adenosine tri-phosphatase and glucose-6-phosphatase were significantly restored after SD treatment against hepatotoxity. Histological analysis confirmed that SD-treated rats significantly alleviated of liver damage and reduced lesions caused by APAP intoxication. The biochemical changes are in good correlation with the histopathological observations.CONCLUSION: On the basis of these results, it can be concluded that SD exerts hepatoprotective activity against APAP-induced liver injury.