Increasing numbers of veterans are returning home with chronic pain and mental health disorders. Pharmacological treatments may be effective, but may also be increasing the incidence of poisonings among younger as wel...Increasing numbers of veterans are returning home with chronic pain and mental health disorders. Pharmacological treatments may be effective, but may also be increasing the incidence of poisonings among younger as well as older veterans, requiring greater resource expenditures at Veterans Administration (VA) facilities. Our objective was to characterize patterns of the poisoning among the veterans in Florida, using data obtained from the Florida Poisoning Control Information Network (FPCIN). We evaluated retrospective cohort data from 2005 to 2009 of 601 poisoning cases treated at Florida VA medical facilities with consultations from FPCIN. Intentional (suspected suicide) was the most common reason. Major adverse clinical outcomes were associated with the use of NSAIDs or alcohol. Antidepressants and anti-anxiolytics had the strongest association with intentional self-poisoning. Since medications are the major substances for the poisoning among the veterans, our study suggests that pharmaceutical treatments of veterans should include stronger prescribing guidelines and consideration of alternative therapies.展开更多
Large and small doses of drugs for improving blood circulation and removing blood stasis were used in model rats to treat mild chronic hepatic damage induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). The results show that large...Large and small doses of drugs for improving blood circulation and removing blood stasis were used in model rats to treat mild chronic hepatic damage induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). The results show that large dose of Dang Gui (当归 Radix Angelicae Sinensis) and Dan Shen (丹参 Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) (drugs for regulating blood flow) and small dose of Yu Jin (郁金 Radix Curcumae) and Niu Xi (牛膝 Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae) (drugs for activating blood flow) can significantly elevate the activity of SOD (P<0.05) and/or lower the T/K ratio, markedly reduce the MDA content (P<0.05 or P<0.01) and significantly decrease the activities of ALT and AST (P<0.05 or P<0.01), demonstrating that these drugs are effective in combating oxygen free radicals (OFR) in chronic liver damage. On the contrary, large dose of Tu Bie Chong (土鳖虫 Eupolyphaga seu Steleophaga) and E Zhu (莪术 Rhizoma Curcumae) (drugs for removing blood stasis) tend to increase the ALT and AST (P<0.05) activities. The results suggest that the synergism of elevation of the SOD activity and reduction of T/K ratio contributes to the action of drugs for improving blood circulation and removing blood stasis in combating the liver damage induced by CCl4.展开更多
Dibutyltin dilaurate functions as a stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride. In this study, experimental rats were intragastrically administered 5, 10, or 20 mg/kg dibutyltin dilaurate to model sub-chronic poisoning. After ...Dibutyltin dilaurate functions as a stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride. In this study, experimental rats were intragastrically administered 5, 10, or 20 mg/kg dibutyltin dilaurate to model sub-chronic poisoning. After exposure, our results showed the activities of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase decreased in rat brain tissue, while the malondialdehyde and nitric oxide content, as well as nitric oxide synthase activity in rat brain tissue increased. The cell cycle in the right parietal cortex was disordered and the rate of apoptosis increased. DNA damage was aggravated in the cerebral cortex, and the ultrastructure of the right parietal cortex tissues was altered. The above changes became more apparent with exposure to increasing doses of dibutyltin dilaurate. Our experimental findings confirmed the neurotoxicity of dibutyltin dilaurate in rat brain tissues, and demonstrated that the poisoning was dose-dependent.展开更多
The aim of this study was to explore the association of the genetic polymorphism of EPHX1 and EPHX2 with the susceptibility to chronic benzene poisoning(CBP).A case-control study of 268 patients with CBP and 268 healt...The aim of this study was to explore the association of the genetic polymorphism of EPHX1 and EPHX2 with the susceptibility to chronic benzene poisoning(CBP).A case-control study of 268 patients with CBP and 268 healthy workers matched by age and sex,all of whom were occupationally exposed to benzene,was conducted.The single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs,rs2854451,rs3738047,rs2234922 and rs1051741)of EPHX1 gene and the SNP(rs751141)of EPHX2 gene were tested by the TaqMan PCR method.In the subjects carrying the genotype of EPHX1 rs3738047 GG,the risk of CBP was decreased in the individuals simultaneously carrying EPHX1 rs2234922 G(P=0.02).Alternatively,in the subjects carrying the genotype of EPHX1 rs2234922 AA,the risk of CBP was increased in the individuals simultaneously carrying the allele of EPHX2 rs751141A(P=0.03).It was also found that there were potential interactions between alcohol consumption and the polymorphism of EPHX1 rs1051741(x_(H)^(2)=5.28,P=0.02)or rs2234922(x_(H)^(2)=6.71,P=0.01).Compared to individuals with EPHX1 rs1051741 CC or rs2234922 AA genotype in the drinkers,the risk of CBP in those carrying genotypes of EPHX1 rs1051741 CT+TT or rs2234922 AG+GG was decreased,respectively(P=0.04,P<0.01).Haplotype analysis of polymorphisms in EPHX1 showed that the risk of CBP was increased in the subjects with haplotype 2(rs2854451-A,rs3738047-G,rs2234922-A,rs1051741-C)or haplotype 4(rs2854451-G,rs3738047-A,rs2234922-G,rs1051741-T),but decreased in those with haplotype 6(rs2854451-G,rs3738047-G,rs2234922-G,rs1051741-T)or haplotype 10(rs2854451-A,rs3738047-A,rs2234922-G,rs1051741-T),respectively.Logistic regression analysis revealed that smoking might play a role in modifying the risk of CBP(OR=0.313,95%CI:0.123–0.794,P=0.015).The genetic polymorphism in EPHX1 may be associated with the risk of CBP in the Chinese occupational population and further research is needed for the association between the genetic polymorphism in EPHX2 and the susceptibility to CBP.展开更多
文摘Increasing numbers of veterans are returning home with chronic pain and mental health disorders. Pharmacological treatments may be effective, but may also be increasing the incidence of poisonings among younger as well as older veterans, requiring greater resource expenditures at Veterans Administration (VA) facilities. Our objective was to characterize patterns of the poisoning among the veterans in Florida, using data obtained from the Florida Poisoning Control Information Network (FPCIN). We evaluated retrospective cohort data from 2005 to 2009 of 601 poisoning cases treated at Florida VA medical facilities with consultations from FPCIN. Intentional (suspected suicide) was the most common reason. Major adverse clinical outcomes were associated with the use of NSAIDs or alcohol. Antidepressants and anti-anxiolytics had the strongest association with intentional self-poisoning. Since medications are the major substances for the poisoning among the veterans, our study suggests that pharmaceutical treatments of veterans should include stronger prescribing guidelines and consideration of alternative therapies.
文摘Large and small doses of drugs for improving blood circulation and removing blood stasis were used in model rats to treat mild chronic hepatic damage induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). The results show that large dose of Dang Gui (当归 Radix Angelicae Sinensis) and Dan Shen (丹参 Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) (drugs for regulating blood flow) and small dose of Yu Jin (郁金 Radix Curcumae) and Niu Xi (牛膝 Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae) (drugs for activating blood flow) can significantly elevate the activity of SOD (P<0.05) and/or lower the T/K ratio, markedly reduce the MDA content (P<0.05 or P<0.01) and significantly decrease the activities of ALT and AST (P<0.05 or P<0.01), demonstrating that these drugs are effective in combating oxygen free radicals (OFR) in chronic liver damage. On the contrary, large dose of Tu Bie Chong (土鳖虫 Eupolyphaga seu Steleophaga) and E Zhu (莪术 Rhizoma Curcumae) (drugs for removing blood stasis) tend to increase the ALT and AST (P<0.05) activities. The results suggest that the synergism of elevation of the SOD activity and reduction of T/K ratio contributes to the action of drugs for improving blood circulation and removing blood stasis in combating the liver damage induced by CCl4.
文摘Dibutyltin dilaurate functions as a stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride. In this study, experimental rats were intragastrically administered 5, 10, or 20 mg/kg dibutyltin dilaurate to model sub-chronic poisoning. After exposure, our results showed the activities of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase decreased in rat brain tissue, while the malondialdehyde and nitric oxide content, as well as nitric oxide synthase activity in rat brain tissue increased. The cell cycle in the right parietal cortex was disordered and the rate of apoptosis increased. DNA damage was aggravated in the cerebral cortex, and the ultrastructure of the right parietal cortex tissues was altered. The above changes became more apparent with exposure to increasing doses of dibutyltin dilaurate. Our experimental findings confirmed the neurotoxicity of dibutyltin dilaurate in rat brain tissues, and demonstrated that the poisoning was dose-dependent.
基金This work was funded by the Chinese National Key Basic Research and Development Program grant(No.2002CB512902)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.30271113).
文摘The aim of this study was to explore the association of the genetic polymorphism of EPHX1 and EPHX2 with the susceptibility to chronic benzene poisoning(CBP).A case-control study of 268 patients with CBP and 268 healthy workers matched by age and sex,all of whom were occupationally exposed to benzene,was conducted.The single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs,rs2854451,rs3738047,rs2234922 and rs1051741)of EPHX1 gene and the SNP(rs751141)of EPHX2 gene were tested by the TaqMan PCR method.In the subjects carrying the genotype of EPHX1 rs3738047 GG,the risk of CBP was decreased in the individuals simultaneously carrying EPHX1 rs2234922 G(P=0.02).Alternatively,in the subjects carrying the genotype of EPHX1 rs2234922 AA,the risk of CBP was increased in the individuals simultaneously carrying the allele of EPHX2 rs751141A(P=0.03).It was also found that there were potential interactions between alcohol consumption and the polymorphism of EPHX1 rs1051741(x_(H)^(2)=5.28,P=0.02)or rs2234922(x_(H)^(2)=6.71,P=0.01).Compared to individuals with EPHX1 rs1051741 CC or rs2234922 AA genotype in the drinkers,the risk of CBP in those carrying genotypes of EPHX1 rs1051741 CT+TT or rs2234922 AG+GG was decreased,respectively(P=0.04,P<0.01).Haplotype analysis of polymorphisms in EPHX1 showed that the risk of CBP was increased in the subjects with haplotype 2(rs2854451-A,rs3738047-G,rs2234922-A,rs1051741-C)or haplotype 4(rs2854451-G,rs3738047-A,rs2234922-G,rs1051741-T),but decreased in those with haplotype 6(rs2854451-G,rs3738047-G,rs2234922-G,rs1051741-T)or haplotype 10(rs2854451-A,rs3738047-A,rs2234922-G,rs1051741-T),respectively.Logistic regression analysis revealed that smoking might play a role in modifying the risk of CBP(OR=0.313,95%CI:0.123–0.794,P=0.015).The genetic polymorphism in EPHX1 may be associated with the risk of CBP in the Chinese occupational population and further research is needed for the association between the genetic polymorphism in EPHX2 and the susceptibility to CBP.
