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CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells (CD4+CD25+ Tregs) have been shown to play a regulatory or suppressive role in the immune response and are possibly relevant to the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases. In the present study, we attempted to investigate the frequency of CD4+CD25+ Tregs in peripheral blood (PB) of collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) rats during the development of arthritis, to determine whether their frequency is involved in the immunoregulation of this disease. The results showed that normal rats had similar frequencies of CD4+CD25+ Tregs in PB during the experiment time, expressed as a percentage of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T cells among the CD4+ T lymphocyte population. In contrast, the frequency of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T cells in CIA rats was found to change during the development of arthritis. In CIA rats, there is a significant negative correlation between the frequency of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T cells and paw swelling (r=-0.786, p< 0.01). The relationship between the frequency of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T and immune activation was not found in normal rats. During the time course, the frequency of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T was lower in CIA rats than in normal ones. The data suggest that the frequency of PB CD4+CD25+ Tregs may be a promising marker for arthritis activity.
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Animals , Rats , Arthritis , Arthritis, Experimental , Autoimmune Diseases , Lymphocytes , T-Lymphocytes , T-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryABSTRACT
Aim: To search for novel α_1-adrenoceptor(α_1-AR) antagonists. Methods: On the basis of hybridization principle with silodosin as the lead compound, twelve 5-[2-[4-[ ( substituted phenoxy) alkyl] piperazin-1-yl] propyl] indoline compounds were designed and synthesized by maintaining indoline while incorporating the 1-[(substituted phenoxy) alkyl] piperazine group. Results: The structures of synthesized target compounds were confirmed by the elemental analysis, IR, ESI-MS and ~1H NMR. Preliminary pharmacological test showed that pA_2 values of six target compounds were greater than 7. 50, which suggested that the compounds possessed considerable α_1-AR antagonic activity. Conclusion: 5-[2-[4-[ ( substituted phenoxy) alkyl] piperazin-1-yl] propyl] indoline compounds is potentially a new candidate for α_1-AR antagonist.
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OBJECTIVE: To analyze the drug use in outpatient and emergency departments of our hospital.METHODS: A total of 12 000 prescriptions in outpatient and emergency departments in 2006 were randomly sampled for the analysis of drug use.RESULTS: 43% of the drugs were used singly and 13% were combined use of 4 or more than 4 drugs.Oral administration and intravenous injection were the leading routes of administration.3.10% of the prescriptions were irrational in dosage,repeated drug use,dosage regimen,use of dissolvants,drug combination,and drug choice etc.CONCLUSION: The drug use in the outpatient and emergency departments of our hospital were rational basically,yet there are still some problems remains to be tackled.Great importance should be attached to the prescription check.
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OBJECTIVE: To develop a new type of injectable sustained thermosensitive meloxicam hydrogel.METHODS: Injectable thermosensitive meloxicam hydrogel was prepared with chitosan-glycerin-borax as carrier.The influence factors of hydrogel were studied such as preparation temperature,pH value,the ratio of glycerin to chitosan.In vitro release of samples was also evaluated.RESULTS: Optimal preparation condition was as follows: preparation temperature was 37 ℃ with pH value of 7.0 and the ratio of glycerin to chitosan was 3 ∶ 10.Mean accumulative release of samples was 76% within 288 h.CONCLUSION: Established method is simple and preparation is characterized with high temperature sensitivity and sustained-release.
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OBJECTIVE:To study the stability of timolol maleate eye drops and predict its storage period at room temperature METHODS:Timolol maleate was determined by UV-spectrophotometry,initial average rate method was used in predicting the expiry term RESULTS:Stability of the 0 5% timolol maleate eye drops was not so good,expiry term predicted at 25℃ was only 70 days,while at 5℃ was as long as 1 2 years CONCLUSIONS:Initial average rate method is rapid,convenient and precise,so it is suitable for stability study of hospital preparations
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OBJECTIVE:To facilitate the evolvement of hospital pharmaceutical care.METHODS:The website of pharmacy department of Shanghai No.9People’s Hospital was programmed and exploited,and based on which the hospital pharmaceutical information service was carrying out.RESULTS:The website ran stably and fast;its maintenance was very convenient;pharmaceutical information was rich,the online communication between doctors and patents was available here and the application outcome proved to be satisfactory.CONCLUSION:Establishing hospital pharmaceutical website and carrying out online pharmaceutical care are of significance in the evolvement of hospital pharmacy work.