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    Volume 8 Issue 4
    26 August 2003
    Non-neuronal acetylcholine distributed and characteristics of function in biological system1
    LI Jin-Ju, WANG Hai
    2003, 8(4):  361-365. 
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    ACh is widely expressed inPro- and eukaryotic non-neuronal cells.Non-neuronal ACh mediates its cellular actions in an auto-andParacrine manner via the activation of the widely expressed nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors,which can interfere with virtually all cellular signallingPathways.Non-neuronal ACh appears to be involved in the regulation of basic cell functions,such as mitosis,cell differentiation,organization of the cytoskeleton,cell-cell contact,secretion,and absorption.Non-neuronal ACh alsoPlays a role in the regulation of immune functions.The involvement of the non-neuronal cholinergic system in thePathogenesis of variety of diseases should be investigated to open uPnew therapeutic strategies.
    Significance of urinary measurement of cytokines in diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases
    LIU Hong, lIU Bi-Cheng
    2003, 8(4):  366-369. 
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    CytokinePlays aPivotal role in theProgression of renal disease and the measurement of urinary cytokines mayProvide novel information concerning diagnosis,prognosis,and therapy of renal disease.It could be useful in non-invasive monitoring of the renal diseaseProgression.
    Advances in study of new antiapoptosis factor :survivin
    CHEN Yan-Ping, BI Fu-Yong
    2003, 8(4):  370-373. 
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    Survivin has been identified recently as a unique member of the inhibitor of apoptosisProtein family.It is expressed during fetal development and in all common human cancers,but not in normal tissues.It can inhibit apoptosis induced by a variety of factors andPlay an important role during angiogenesis.Being a universal tumor-specific antiapoptosis inhibitor,survivin may serve as aPotential target for gene-protein-based therapy of tumor.
    Effects of vascular novel compoundPivanampeta on modulating function of endothelium against atherosclerosis1
    WANG Qian, WANG Hai
    2003, 8(4):  374-380. 
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    AIM: To investigate the effects of novel compoundPivanampeta against atherosclerosis.METHODS: The effects ofPivanampeta against atherogenesis were evaluated with rabbits and quails fed with cholesterol-rich diet.RESULTS: Pivanampeta,the novel compound could stimulate the release of nitric oxide,PGI2from endothelium,and had no effect on thelevels of serumlipids.Pivanampeta significantly decreased thelesions of aorta and coronary artery of rabbits,and aorta and brachiocephalic artery of quails.CONCLUSION: Pivanampeta has experimental therapeutic effects against atherosclerosis induced by hypercholesterolemia in rabbits and quails.
    Protective effects of onychin on vascular endothelial cell injured by oxidative stress1
    TUO Qin-Hui, lIAO Duan-Fang, ZHU Bing-Yang, YAN Feng-Xiang
    2003, 8(4):  381-384. 
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    AIM: To study theProtective effects and mechanism of onychin against vascular endothelial cell damage induced by oxidative stress.METHODS: Cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells(ECV304)and incubated them for 30 min with either vehicle(DMSO),genistein or different concentrations of onychin(0.1,0.3,1,3,and 10μmol·L-1)before being damaged with 2 mmol·L-1 H2O2.Cell viability was measured by the MTT assay andlDH assay,and cell morphologic changes were determined under microscope.Meanwhile,and the western blot was used to measure the expression ofPhospho-ERK,P90RSK,andPhospho-p38 of endothelial cells.RESULTS: Different doses of onychin obviously inhibited cell viability and increasedlDH release(P<0.01).Onychin(0.3,1,and 3μmol·L-1)improved the cellProliferation with the growth rate from 73.4 % to 82.9 %,90.1 % and 95.2 %,respectively.Onychin also attenuated the release of lDH(H2O2-induced)and inhibited H2O2-inducedPhosphorylation ofP38MAPK(P<0.01).Onychin showed no effect onPhosphorylation of ERK andP90RSK.CONCLUSION: OnychinPrevents H2O2-induced endothelial cell injury by inhibiting thePhosphorylation ofP38 MAPK.
    Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of wanlingwuxiangPAPPatcher
    PANG Dan-Mei, ZHENG Xiao-Liang, TANG Jian-Fei, lIU Xue-Li, QIAN Bo-Chu
    2003, 8(4):  385-388. 
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    AIM: To observe anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of wanlingwuxiangPAPPatcher in rats and mice.METHODS: The anti-inflammatory effect was studied by adjuvant arthritis in rats and croton oil method in mice.The analgesic effect was detected by writhing with acetic acid andlight-hot methods.The soft tissue injury test in rats and normal skin microcirculation test in mice werePerformed according toliterature.RESULTS: Significant effects of wanlingwuxiangPAPPatcher on rats adjuvant arthritis induced by Freund' s complete adjuvant,mice ear swelling caused by croton oil,and marked analgesic action in mice were observed.It could also relieve acute soft tissue injury and improve ear microcirculation.CONCLUSION: WanlingwuxiangPAPPatcher has effects of anti-inflammatory,analgesic,improvement of ear microcirculation,and remission of soft tissue injury actions.
    Effects of the various absorption enhancers on the buccal absorption of insulin in rats
    YU Jia, YANG Min-Feng, YUAN Hong
    2003, 8(4):  389-392. 
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    AIM: To evaluate the buccal absorption and the effects of absorption enhancers and the enzyme inhibitor on the absorption of insulin.METHODS: The hypoglycemic response was examined by buccal delivery of insulin solution(INS-SOL)and insulinPatch(INS-PAT)co-administered with various absorption enhancers and the enzyme inhibitor in diabetic rats.ThePharmacological bioavailability was used to evaluate the absorption enhancement of INS-SOL and INS-PAT from the buccal cavity under various conditions in comparison with subcutaneous injection.RESULTS: In the absence of enhancers,the bioavailabilities werelow(0.77 %and 1.82 %)after buccal delivery of INS-SOL and INS-PAT.However,the concomitant administration of 3 % sodium deoxycholate(SDCh)and 5 % nonoxinol(NON)appeared to be more effective in increasing the hypoglycemic effect of insulin(P<; 0.05).3 % SDCh had the optimal enhancement,and the bioavalabilities of INS-SOL and INS-PAT were increased by three times(2.84 % and 7.26 %).CONCLUSION: Insulin can be absorbed through the buccal mucous,andProper absorption enhancers canPromote absorption function.
    Reversal oflomerizine on multidrug resistance in humanleukemia cellline K562 ADM
    WU Yu-Lin, ZHU Hao-Jie, lIU Guo-Qing
    2003, 8(4):  393-395. 
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    AIM: To investigate the efficacy oflomerizine on multidrug resistance(MDR)reversal and its mechanism.METHODS: Cytotoxicity of daunomycin(DNR)on K562/ADM was assessed by MTT assay in thePresence oflomerizine.Fluorescence ofP-glycoprotein(P-gp)substrate rhodamine123(Rh123)in K562/ADM was measured by fluorescence spectrophotometry and flow cytometry.RESULTS: Lomerizine could significantly increase the chemosensitivity of K562/ADM to DNR and intracellular content of Rh123.No effect was found in K562 cells.CONCLUSION: Lomerizine shows significant inhibition on the activity ofP-gPin K562/ADM,increases intracellular accumulation ofP-gPsubstrates,and enhances cytotoxicity of other anticancer drugs.
    Toxicity of aliphatic nonyl secondary amine hydrochloride administed orally for 180 days in Beagle dogs
    WANG Ai-Ping, SUN Huei-Ye, lIOU Bao-Xing, lIAO Ming-Yang, SHEN Jia-Di, SUN Yong-Li, YUAN Ben-Li, YU Shou-Zhong, QU Wen-Sheng, WANG He-Mei, ZHENG De-Qi, li Pei-Zhong
    2003, 8(4):  396-400. 
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    AIM: To evaluate the toxicity of aliphatic nonyl secondary amine hydrochloride administed orally for 180 days in Beagle dogs.METHODS: 24 Beagle dogs were divided into four groups,each consisting of 3 males and 3 females,administered ANSA once daily by oral gavage at doses of 0(control),8.0,2.0,and 0.5mg·kg-1body weight/day for 6 days/week.The administrationlasted for 180 days.RESULTS: Dogs receiving ANSA at the dose of 8.0 mg·kg-1showed heterotropia,congestion of conjunctiva,light reflex bluntness,nictitating membrane closed incompletely,and insipidity.Some individuals appeared muscle shivering.All those symptoms emerged 40 minuteslater after administering and holded on 8 hours,disappeared on the next day.The same symptoms in the dose of 2.0 mg·kg-1group,but those were slighter.Those symptoms were not found in the dose of 0.5 mg·kg-1grouPand control group.Histopathological examination did not shown any direct injury from the treatment.No abnormity was detected from haematology and serum biochemistry analysis.CONCLUSION: The 0.5 mg·kg-1of ANSA is a safe dose for oral gavage in Beagle dogs.
    Effects of ginkgolides against injury of neurocytes induced by H2O2and expression of immediate early genes
    WU Xiao-Mei, CHEN Hong-Shan, JIN Shu-Yi, ZHU Li
    2003, 8(4):  401-404. 
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    AIM: To observe theProtective effect and mechanism of ginkgolides(Gin)on H2O2-induced neurocytes injury.METHODS: H2O2was added to the medium of mouse cortical neurons in order to establish H2O2-injured model.Neurocytes survival rate was determined by MTT assay,and the expression of c-fos and c-jun genes was analyzed with Western blot.RESULTS: There was reverse concentration-time-relationshiPbetween the treatment of H2O2and neurocytes survival rate,while the expression levels of c-fos and c-jun of neurons increased significantly after treatment of H2O2.ThePretreatment of Gin for 24 h could relieve the morphologic damage of neurons and enhance the neurocytes survival rate.TheProtective effect of Gin was increased in the range from 0 to37.5 mg ·L-1.Furthermore,Gin could inverse the CJUN expression of neurons induced by H2O2,but had no obvious effects on C-FOS.CONCLUSION: GinProtects neurons from H2O2-injury via inhibiting over-expression of the c-jun genes.
    Differential method for calculatingParameters of bi-compartmentalPharmacokinetics based onPlasmalevels of intravenous infusion
    ZHANG Ji-Wen, GUO Hui-Xia
    2003, 8(4):  405-407. 
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    AIM: To establish a new method for calculating thePharmacokineticParameters of bi-compartmental drugs based on thePlasmalevel of the drug during the intravenous infusionPhase.METHODS: The novel method was based on the analysis of differential kinetics of thePlasmalevel before thePlasmalevel reaches the steady-state concentration of the bi-compartmental drug,which was administered by a constant rate of intravenous infusion.RESULTS: The new method could obtain the volume of the central andPeripheral compartments,as well as the kineticParameters between the two compartments of the drug in a simplified manner.The results of the simulation with a model drug administered by intravenous infusion indicatedPreferable methodological accuracy.CONCLUSIONS: A new method is characteristic of simplicity andPredictability forProcessing thePharmacokineticParameters of the bi-compartment drugs based on thePlasmalevels before the steady-state administered by intravenous infusion.
    Effects of diclofenac onProliferation inleukemia K562 cells and synergism with adriomycin
    ZHANG Yan-Ling, YE Chun-Ling, lU Yan-Qing, YE Kai-He, lU Jun-Hua, lIU Jian-Jun
    2003, 8(4):  408-410. 
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    AIM: To explore the effect of diclofenac on theProliferation inleukemia K562 cells and the synergism with adriomycin(ADM).METHODS: Cell viability and cell cycle were determined by MTT assay and flow cytometry.K562 cells were separately treated with different dosages of diclofenac,or ADM,or diclofenac+ADM in vitro.RESULTS: The cellProliferation was inhibited significantly by the diclofenac.Thelarge the dosage,the stronger the action.ADM(25 mg·L-1)alone inhibited the growth of K562 cells,but this effect strengthened when diclofenac was added.Diclofenac or ADM alone elicited apoptotic changes,but ADMPlus diclofenac obviously enhanced the number of apoptotic cells from 13.3 %±1.0 % to 68.0 %±3.6 %.After exposure to different concentrations of diclofenac(with orwithout ADM)for 48h,K562 cells were accumulated in G0/G1Phase,and the cell number decreased in SPhase.CONCLUSION: Diclofenac inhibits theProliferation and elicits apoptosis on the K562 cells.Diclofenac combined with ADM appears to interact in a synergistic manner.
    Experimental study of zhi-chuan-ling oralliquor on asthma
    LIU Bao-Lin, WANG Xiao-Hu, XUAN Yuan-Yuan
    2003, 8(4):  415-418. 
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    AIM: To evaluate itsPharmacodynamic effects of zhi-chuan-ling(ZCL)oralliquor,a traditional Chinese medicinalPrescription,on asthma.METHODS: Asthma models of guineaPigs were established by aerosol inhalation of mixed solution of histamine and acetylcholine for the observation of effects of ZCL on thelatentPeriod of asthma attack.Some other indices were also investigated including the contraction of smooth muscle strips isolated from the trachea or intestinum ileum,and variations of the tracheal volume and the bronchotrachealPerfusion in guineaPigs.RESULTS: ZCL elongated thelatentPeriod of asthma attack induced by areol inhalation of mixed solution of histamine and acetylcholine,antagonized activities against the contraction of the trachea and intestinum ileum induced by histamine or acetlcholine,and increased the tracheal volume and the bronchotrachealPerfusion in gineaPigs in vitro.CONCLUSION: ZCL can reduce airway hyperresponsibility,relax bronchospasm,remit ventilation disturbance,and improve ventilatory function by its biologic activities against acetlcholin and histamine.
    Effects of extracts of semen coicis on telomerase of squamouslung cancer cells
    NIEli-Gong,PAN Zhong-Bao, XU Song, lIU Xin-Min, CHEN Mao-Sen
    2003, 8(4):  419-421. 
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    AIM: To explore whether extracts of semen coicis(ESC)suppress the telomerase activity of squamouslung cancer.METHODS: The growth curves of squamouslung cancer cells were observed to evaluate effects of ESC and fat emulsion injection was set as control.The telomerase activity was measure by TRAP-PCR.RESULTS: Growth of squamouslung cancer cells was suppressed by ESC.But ESC did not suppress the telomerase activity of squamouslung cancer cells.CONCLUSION: ESC suppresses the growth of squamouslung cancer cells,but it can not suppress the telomerase activity of these cells.
    Effects ofl-menthol and its binary systems on thePercutaneousPenetration and the deposit effect of 5-fluorouracil1
    WANG Hui, XU Wei-Ming
    2003, 8(4):  422-424. 
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    AIM: To study the effects ofl-menthol and its binary systems onPercutaneousPenetration and deposit effects of 5-fluorouracil(5-FU).METHODS: Percutaneous absorption experiment wasPerformed on the apparatus of isolated skin,penetrated amounts of different times of 5-FU were determined,the cumulatePenetrated amounts andPermeation rates and increasedPermeation times were calculated,and the deposit effect of 5-FU was investigated.RESULTS: L-menthol of different concentrations could significantly enhance thePercutaneousPenetration of 5-FU,its increasedPermeation times were1.25 and 1.45 and 1.37 times respectively,and the action of 5-FU with 2 %l-menthol was the strongest.5-FU with 2 % and 4 %l-menthol had a marked deposit effect.When some kinds of enhancers were used alone or combined withl-menthol,thePercutaneousPenetration of 5-FU had a significantly increase.CONCLUSION: Lmenthol and its binary systems can markedlyPromote thePercutaneousPenetration and the deposit effect of 5-FU.
    Method studies on HPLC determination of R-isomers ofPenehyclidine hydrochloride in urine excretion in mice
    XUE Ming, RUAN Jin-Xiu, ZHANG Zhen-Qin, YUAN Shu-Lan, WU Bo, Li Yu-Hang
    2003, 8(4):  425-427. 
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    AIM: To study a method of HPLC determination of R-isomers ofPenehyclidine hydrochloride(RPHC)in mouse urine excretion.METHODS: Urine samples were collected andPrepared after i.m.a single dose 30μg of R-PHC in mice.The HPLC system consisted of Spherisorb SiO2column,methanol-dichloromethaneammonialiquor(8∶2∶0.1)as mobilePhase with 254 nm,flow rate:0.8 ml·min-1,and injection volume of 20μl.RESULTS: Thelinear range was 0.5 -100mg·L-1(r =0.9994 and 0.9997,respectively),and the average recovery was more than 85 %.The RSD of intra-day and inter-day assays of two isomers were allless than 13 %.Thelimit of detectionProved to be 0.1μg·ml-1.The ratio of R-1/R-2 in urine changed within the time after dosing.The cumulative excretion of the two optical isomers had distinguished differences(P<0.05)in urine.CONCLUSION: This HPLC method is simple and convenient,and able to investigate the stereo-selective excretion of R-PHC isomers in urine.
    Interference of valsartan on bloodPressure andPlasma angiotensinⅡ , aldosterone in salt sensitive essential hypertensivePatients
    HUli-Qun, CAI Qi-Yun, WANG Wei-Dong, lIU Jun
    2003, 8(4):  428-430. 
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    AIM: To investigate the interference of valsartan on bloodPressure andPlasma angiotensinⅡ(angⅡ),aldosterone(ALD)in salt sensitive essential hypertensivePatients.METHODS: Eighty-four adult hypertensivePatients were enrolled in study,and the salt sensitivity was determined by acute intravenous salt waterloading according to Sullvan' s criteria.The change of bloodPressure andPlasma angⅡ,and ALD were compared before and after the treatment.RESULTS: At the end of 2,4,6,and 8 weeks,patients with salt sensitive essential hypertensive(grouPss)and no salt sensitive essential hypertensive(grouPnss)were measured.The results showed that sitting systolic bloodPressure(SiSBP)was decreased by 17.5±4.3 and 11.0±1.4 mmHg,and sitting diastolis bloodPressure(SiDSP)was decreased by 17.0±3.7 and 7.3±1.1 mmHg after the treatment.It was found thatPatients showed significantly higherPlasma angⅡ andlowerPlasma ALD in grouPss and grouPnss.CONCLUSION: Valsartan can significantly control SiSBPand SiDBPfor both groups,interferedPlasma angiotensinⅡ and I aldosterone,and be more effective forPatients with salt sensitive essential hypertensive.
    Clinical study oflow molecular weight heparins in treatment of chronicPulmonary heart diseases
    ZHOU Ai-Lian, CHEN Heng-Hua, TANGliang-Chun
    2003, 8(4):  431-433. 
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    AIM: To investigate the effects and safe oflow molecular weight heparins(lMWH)in the treatment ofPatients with chronicPulmonary heart diseases(CPHD)at hypercoagulability state.METHODS: 65Patients were randomly assigned to treatment grouP(n =33)and control grouP(n =32).AllPatients were given routine treatments.ThePatients of treatment grouPwere hypodermically injected with 4 100~6 150 U oflMWHPer day for 7 days as a course.RESULTS: After 7 days of the treatments,thePatients of treatment grouPshowed better curative effect and significantly increase inPaO2and AT-III and decrease inPaCO2and FIB in comparison with thePatients in control grouP(P<0.05).CONCLUSION: LMWH is an effective agent in treatment ofPatients with CPHD.
    Comparison of efficacy and safety between gatifloxacin andlevofloxacin in treatment ofPatients withlight to moderate acutelower respiratory tract infections
    WANG Ying
    2003, 8(4):  434-437. 
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    AIM: To compare efficacy and safety of gatifloxacin andlevofloxacin by a randomized controlled trial in treatment ofPatients withlight to moderate acutelower respiratory tract infections.METHODS: 39 cases were assigned to two groups:20 in gatifloxacin grouPand 19 inlevofloxacin group.The dose of gatifloxacin was 0.2 gPer tablet,po,two times a day and the same tolevofloxacin.The course of treatment was 5 -10 d.RESULTS: The clinical curative rates of gatifloxacin andlevofloxacin groups were 75 %(14/20)and 63.16 %(12/19),the effective rates were 100 % and 90 %(P>0.05),bacterial clearance were 100 % and 90 %,and adverse reaction rates were 10 %(2/20)and 10.53 %(2/19),respectively.All those adverse reactions were mainly gastrointestinal tract reactions.The abnormality oflaboratory inspections associated with trial drugs happened to 4 and 5Patients in two groups.The reactions were mostlylight increase of aminotransferase without effect on therapy.CONCLUSION: Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic withlarge antimicrobial spectrum and can be recommended to treatlight to moderate acutelower respiratory tract infections.
    Clinical and experimental study of effects of kechuanningPowder on bronchial asthma
    YAO Yu-You, WU Qin-Si, YAO Hai-Yun
    2003, 8(4):  438-440. 
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    AIM: To study the curative effect andPartial mechanism of the kechuanningPowder on bronchial asthma.METHODS: ThePulmonary function,thelevel of serum IgE,and the clinical control rate ofPatients treated with the kechuanningPowder were observed.The inducing incubationPeriod of asthma attack,levels of nitric oxide(NO),and endothelin-1(ET-1)in bronchoalveolarlavage fluid(BALF)were also tested in asthma guineaPigs.RESULTS: KechuanningPowderwas effective on improvingPulmonary function and reducing the abnormal raise of IgE,and the clinical control rate was similar to that with budesonide inPatients with bronchial asthma.The study also showed the inducing incubationPeriods of asthma attack in kechuanningPowder grouPwere markedlylonger than those in asthma group.KechuanningPowder had a significantly inhibitory effect on increased NO and ET-1levels of BALF in asthma guineaPig.CONCLUSION: KechuanningPowder shows a better effect on bronchial asthma,which might be related to reduce thelevel of IgE,NO,and ET-1 in vivo.
    Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects of total alkaloids of Aconitum sungpanense Hand-Mazz
    YANG Jun-Ying, DANG Yue-Lan
    2003, 8(4):  441-443. 
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    AIM: To study the anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects of total alkaloids of Aconitum sungpanense Hand-Mazz(TAS).METHODS: The inflammatory models were established by injection different inflammatory agents in mice and rats,and the fever model by the intravenous injection of vaccine of typhoid andParatyphoid in rabbits.RESULTS: TAS(0.3 -0.6 mg·kg-1,ip)inhibited the edema of hindPaw induced by injection of fresh albumen,and formaldehyde in rats,the ear swelling induced by xylene in mice,and theProliferation of granule induced by injection of agar in rats.TASlowered the temperature of feverish rabbits.CONCLUSION: TAS shows marked anti-inflammatory effect on both acute and chronic inflammation,and antipyretic effect.
    Effects of Astragalus Injection onleft cardiac function in elderlyPatients with acute myocardial infarction
    ZHANG Jin-Guo, GAO Dong-Sheng, HUA Zhong-Ping, YANG Na, lIUli-Xin, lIU Xue-Ling
    2003, 8(4):  444-446. 
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    AIM: To evaluate effects of Astragalus Injection onleft cardiac function in elderlyPatients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI).METHODS: 92elderlyPatients with AMI were randomly divided into Astragalus Injection treatment grouPand control group.The cardiac systolic and diastolic functions were assessed by nuclide gating cardiac blood-pool imaging in allPatients after 4 wk treatment.AllPatients were followed uPfor 8thweek after infarction.RESULTS: Compared with control group,left ventricular ejection fraction(lVEF),left ventricularPeak ejecting rate(PER)andleft ventricularPeak filling rate(PFR)were higher,andleft ventricular time forPeck filling rate(TPFR)was shorter in treatment group.The attack rate of anginaPectoris waslower slightly in treatment group,but not significantly than that in control group.NYHA classes werelower in treatment group,and the difference of NYHA class between two groups had significance(P=0.0025).CONCLUSION: Astragalus Injection is an effective drug in improvingleft cardiac function in elderlyPatients with AMI.
    Effect of hypertonic-hyperoncotic solution on cell volume and survival rate in human umbilical vein endothelial cells suffering from hypoxia/reperfusion
    HUANG Shao-Nong, CHEN Jian-Yan, YUAN Shi-Ying
    2003, 8(4):  447-450. 
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    AIM: To investigate the effect of hypertonic-hyperoncotic solution(HHS)on cell volume and survival rate in human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVEC)suffering from hypoxia/reperfusion.METHODS: HUVEC of ECV-304 were selected and randomly divided into control grouPand experimental group.Cells in two groups were cultured in hypoxia environment(95 %nitrogen,and 5 % carbon dioxide)for 8 h,then in normal environment(95 % air,and 5 % carbon dioxide)for 16 h in control group,and in HHS for 15 min in experimental group.The cell volume and the survival rate were detected before experiment,15 min,60 min,8,8.25,16,and 24 h after experiment in two groups.RESULTS: In control group,cells became significantly inflated and the survival rate decreased in hypoxiaPeriod afterlasting 60 min and hypoxia/reperfusionPeriod(P<0.05 orP<0.01).In experimental group,cells became deflated significantly compared with control grouPat the samePeriod(P<0.01).The survival rate decreased,but significantly higher than that in control grouPat the samePeriod(P<0.05).CONCLUSION: HHS can delay RVD,keePcell volume steady,and decrease cell mortality suffering from hypoxia/reperfusion.
    Determination of flunarizine hydrochloride in humanPlasma by HPLC method and study on its bioequivalence
    ZHANG Hui-Jie, ZHANG Hong, XIONG Yu-Qing
    2003, 8(4):  451-453. 
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    AIM: To establish a simple HPLC method for determining flunarizine hydrochloride in humanPlasma and to study bioequivalence between twoPreparations.METHODS: The drug and internal standard(diazepam)were extracted from thePlasma with n-hexane.The HPLC method wasPerformed with a diamonsil C18 column,and the mobilePhase was 0.06 mol·L-1sodium acetate(pH =3.76)-acetonitrile(45∶55).The flow rate was 1.0 ml·min-1and the wavelength was 254 nm.The data obtained were fitted with 3p97Program on computer to evaluate the bioequivalence.RESULTS: The calibration curve waslinear in the range of 2.5 -160μg·L-1(r =0.9989).The minimum detection concentration was 2.5μg·L-1.The values of AUC,Cmax,Tmax,and t1/2βof twoPreparations had no significant difference(P>0.05).The relative bioavailability was(98.41±11.23)%(n =20).CONCLUSION: This HPLC method is simple,and twoPreparations of flunarizine hydrochloride are bioequivalent.
    Effects ofPostoperative intravenousPatient controlled analgesia with tramadol individualized
    TAO Ming-Zhe, SHI Bi-Ming, RE Yong-Gong, lI Shao-Jun
    2003, 8(4):  454-456. 
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    AIM: To study the dose-response relationshiPofPainful sensibility andPostoperative intravenousPCA(Patients controlled analgesia)individualized with tramadol.METHODS: The 128 cases ofPatients(ASA I-III)with highPainful sensibility and thelowPainful sensibility were screened out through aPainful reactiondependent manner.The high-sensibility cases were divided into four groups:standard-dose grouP(HSDG)(tramadol 8.4 mg·kg-1·24 h-1)and other three increased dose groups(increased by 10 %,20 %,and 30 %,respectively,based on the standard dose,n =16),and thelow-sensibility cases were also divided into 4 groups:standard-dose grouP(lSDG)(tramadol 8.4 mg·kg-1·24h-1)and other three decreased dose groups(decreased by 10 %,20 %,and 30 %,respectively).The effects of analgesia,the satisfactory degree and the adverse effects were evaluated duringPostoperative intravenousPCA.RESULTS: The analgesia effects inlSDG was significantly better than that in HSDG(P<0.05).For cases with the high sensibility,the effects of analgesia in the increased dose groups(20 % and 30 %)were markedly better than that in HSDG(P<0.01),but for cases with thelow sensibility,the analgesia effects in decreased dose groups(30 %)decreased(P<0.05)in comparison withlSDG.The adverse effects,such as sweat,changed with the doses of tramadol increasing or decreasing.CONCLUSION: Painful sensibility influences the effects of tramadol intravenousPCA.For thePatients with high sensibility,tramadol dose increased by 20 % based on 8.4mg·kg-1·24 h-1can obtain the best effect,but forlow sensibility,the dose should decreased by 10 %.
    RelationshiPbetween changes of estrogen andProgesterone in vivo andPostpartum depression
    LUOlai-Min, QIU Jian-Yin, MEIli-Ping, XU Fen-Fan
    2003, 8(4):  457-458. 
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    AIM: To study the effects of changes of E2,PandPRL before and afterlabor onPostpartum depression.METHODS: The values of blood E2,PandPRL were measured by radio-immunity in 38 women at the beginning oflabor and at 72 h of thePostpartum.And these women were assessed with EPDS,BDI and GHQ at d 3 and d 42 of thePostpartum.RESULTS: The scores of EPDS and BDI at d 3 ofPostpartum were significantly higher than that atPostpartum d 42(P<0.001).The change ofPostpartum E2 was negatively related to the scores of EPDS and BDI,while the change ofPostpartumPwasPositively related to the scores of GHQ at d 42 of thePostpartum.CONCLUSION: Over-highPostpartum estrogen with verylowProgesterone mayPlay a role in thePostpartum depression.
    Clinical evaluation ofProstaglandin E1liposome in treatment ofPatients with unstable anginaPectoris
    XIA Chao-Hong, YANG Yu-Wen, WANG Xing, CHEN Yue-Yun
    2003, 8(4):  459-461. 
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    AIM: To evaluate the clinical effects ofProstaglandin E1liposome(LipoPGE1)onPatients with unstable anginaPectoris.METHODS: 54Patients with unstable anginaPectoris(UAP)were randomly assigned to two groups:26Patients treated with one-isosorbide dinitrate in control group,and 28Patients treated withlipoPGE1 in treatment group.The clinical efficacy and hemorheological changes were observed.RESULTS: The total effective rates of symptom and ECG were no significance(P>0.05)between control grouPand treatment group.The relapse rates of two weeks were different remarkably(P<0.05)between the two groups after treatment.The improvement of the hemorheological indexes was significantly inlipoPGE1 group.CONCLUSION: LipoPGE1 is reliable in treatment ofPatients with unstable anginaPectoris.
    Efficacy of urethraPerfusion withPovidone iodineliquid in treatment ofPatients with chronic urethritis andProstatitis
    LIN Guo-Bing, WU Zhong-Biao
    2003, 8(4):  462-464. 
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    AIM: To evaluate the value of urethraPerfusion using 0.5 %Povidone iodineliquid(PVP-I)in treatment ofPatients with chronic urethritis andProstatitis.METHODS: Outpatients with chronic urethritis andProstatitis were assigned to two groups randomly.38 cases in treatment grouPwere received urethraPerfusion with0.5 %PVP-IliquidPlus minomycin,po,for two weeks.42 cases in control grouPwere received minomycin only.RESULTS: The rates of cure and total efficacy were better in treatment grouPthan in control grouP(P<0.01).CONCLUSION: This is an effective approach for urethraPerfusion with 0.5 %Povidone iodineliquid to treat chronic urethritis andProstatitis.
    Clinical therapeutic effects oflow molecular weight heparin combined with xiangdan inPatients with acute cerebral infarction
    WEI Qing-Yang, YUE Hui-Fang
    2003, 8(4):  465-467. 
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    AIM: To evaluate the clinical therapeutic effects and safety oflow molecular weight heparin combined with xiangdan injection inPatients with acute cerebral infarction.METHODS: 100 cases ofPatients with acute cerebral infarction were divided into three groups.The combination grouP(40 cases)was treated withlow molecular weight heparin calcium of 5000 IU,sc,q 12 h,and xiangdan injection 40ml added into glucose injection 500 ml,iv gtt,qd,and thelow molecularweight heparin grouP(30 cases)was treated withlow molecular weight heparin calcium for injection only.The xiangdan grouP(30 cases)was treated with xiangdan injection only.The treating time was 10d in three groups.RESULTS: The cure rate in the combination grouPwas the highest among the three groups(P<0.05),and the rate of adverse reaction did not show significance(P>0.05)among three groups.CONCLUSION: Thelow molecular weight heparin combined with xiangdan injection is effective and safe in the treatment ofPatients with acute cerebral infarction.
    Intrapleural injection of natural growth factor in the treatment of malignantPleural effusions
    REN Shao-Hua, BAO Xing-Hao
    2003, 8(4):  468-470. 
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    AIM: To investigate the therapeutic effects and the toxicity of intrapleural injection of natural growth factors(NGF,with main component of staphylococcal aureus enterotoxin C)in the treatment ofPatients with malignantPleural effusions.METHODS: Patients with histopathologically confirmed malignantPleural effusions were evaluated for treatment with NGF.TwelvePatients with malignantPleural effusions received NGFPleural instilations until the end of the survey.Drugs were administered according to the following schedule:NGF 2000 -2500 intrapleural injection twice weekly.The courses stopped whenPleural effusions disappeared or severe toxic reactions occurred.RESULTS: A total of 12 objective responses were assessed,including 10 complete responses(83 %),and 2Partial responses.Mean time of following uPwas 11.1(3 -25)months,11Patients died during the visit,and the mean survival time was 10.2 months,significantlylonger than that(<3months)inliterature.One of thePatients in CR grouPsurvived 25 months in a disease-free status; 2Patients died after 10 and 6 months respectively withoutlocal relapse.Compared withPretherapy,thePercentage oflymphocyte in the surrounding blood reduced while that inPleural effusions rose.No significant side effects were observed.CONCLUSION: The NGF intrapleural instillations are highly effective and well tolerated inPatients with malignantPleural effusions.
    Evaluation of efficacy and safety of gastrodine in treatment of elderPatients with dizziness
    ZHOU Hong-You, WUli, DINGlian-Quan
    2003, 8(4):  471-472. 
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    AIM: To observe the short-term clinical efficacy and safety of gastrodine in treatment of elderPatients with dizziness.METHODS: 124 elderPatients with dizziness were divided into two groups:treatment grouP(n =64)with gastrodine injection 600 mg(iv gtt,qd),and control(n =60)withlow molecular dextran 500 ml(iv gtt,qd).RESULTS: The total efficacy rate was 98.4 %in treatment grouPand 85.0 %in control(P<0.05),and thePatient number obtainedmarked efficacy was 49 in treatment grouPand 28 in the control group(P<0.01).CONCLUSION: The gastrodine injection is an effective and safe agent in the treatment of elderPatients with dizziness.
    Ethical debate of use of healthy children as volunteers in clinicalPharmacokinetics
    LI Jian-Chun, ZHENG Qing-Shan, SUN Rui-Yuan
    2003, 8(4):  473-476. 
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    A variety of arguments have been made against or for thePractice of using healthy children in clinicalPharmacokinetics.ThisPaperlisted some views of the cons andPros in order to ensure the international medical ethic guidelines carried out truly and effectively in clinical trials.
    Standard operatingProcedures for ethics committees in cinstitution oflinical
    XIONG Ning-Ning, lIU Fang, JIANG Meng, FU Wei-Min, BO Qing-Yan, WANG Xiu-Qin, GAO Wei-Min, ZOU Jian-Dong
    2003, 8(4):  477-480. 
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    According to Operational Guidelines for Ethics Committees That Review Biomedical Research(WHO,2000),the Good ClinicalPractice(SDA),and existingPractice,a Standard OperatingProcedures(SOP)for Ethics Committees is established in our institution of clinical trials.This SOPinvolves eight aspects of medical ethicPractice.