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Objective:To explore the predictability cytokines in aqueous humor affecting optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) parameters after anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatment in patients with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV).Methods:A cross-sectional study was carried out.Twenty eyes of 20 patients with PCV were included in Xuzhou First People's Hospital from July 2017 to July 2020.All PCV eyes were treated by intravitreal injection of conbercept (IVC) following 3+ PRN regimen.One hundred μl of aqueous humor was collected before treatment and before the third injection, respectively.Thirteen kinds of cytokines in the aqueous humor were detected with Luminex bead-based multiplex array.The aqueous humor of 16 eyes of 16 cataract patients with age and gender matched were collected in the same way during phacoemulsification surgery as control.The values of center macular thickness (CMT), subretinal fluid height (SRFH), pigment epithelial detachment height (PEDH) and pigment epithelial detachment diameter (PEDD) of the eyes in the PCV group were examined with OCTA system.The target cytokines in aqueous humor affecting OCTA parameter change values (the difference between before and after treatment) was analyzed.This study protocol was approved by an Medical Ethic Committee of Xuzhou First People's Hospital (No.xyyll[2020]27) and complied with Declaration of Helsinki.Written informed consent was obtained from each patient prior to any medical invention.Results:The concentration of interleukin-8 (IL-8), Leptin, hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2), angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2), endothelin-1 and vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) were significantly higher in aqueous humor of the PCV group before treatment than those in the cataract group (all at P<0.05). After treatment, the concentration of VEGF-A in aqueous humor of the PCV group was significantly lower than that before treatment ( P<0.001). The values of CMT, SRFH, PEDH and PEDD were significantly reduced in comparison with before treatment, showing statistical significances (all at P<0.05). The concentration of VEGF-A in aqueous humor was positively correlated and endothelin-1 in aqueous humor was negatively correlated with the change value of CMT ( r=0.592, -0.485, both at P<0.05). The concentration of IL-8 and HGF were positively correlated with SRFH change value ( r=0.492, 0.466, both at P<0.05). VEGF-A and IL-8 concentraions of aqueous humor before treatment were the risk factor of the change value of CMT and SRFH.Every 1pg/ml increase of baseline VEGF-A, the CMT change value reduced 0.836 μm ( P=0.006), and every 1pg/ml increase of baseline IL-8, the SRFH change value reduced 12.522 μm ( P=0.028). Conclusions:The concentrations of VEGF-A and IL-8 in aqueous humor might predict the CMT and SRFH improvement in PCV eyes after anti-VEGF therapy.
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Objective To observe the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) based on indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) for circumscribed choroidal hemangioma (CCH).Methods A retrospective observational case series study was performed.Seventeen eyes of 17 patients were diagnosed with CCH and then underwent PDT based on ICGA image in Xuzhou Municipal Hospital from August,2010 to May,2018.The size of the treatment spot was decided according to ICGA images.The period of mean follow-up visit ranged from 6 to 36 months,with an average of (23.3± 1 1.8) months.Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA),sub-retinal fluid (SRF) and central retinal thickness (CRT) based on optical coherence tomography (OCT),the tumor diameter based on ICGA and the tumor thickness based on coloured doppler imaging (CDI) before and after treatment were analyzed.Results Sixteen cases received only one PDT session,one case had ever received PDT and another case had ever received focal laser photocoagulation.The mean BCVA (LogMAR) was 0.99±0.52,1.09±0.50,0.97±0.53,0.81±0.66,0.79±0.69,and the mean CRT was (440.76±281.34),(329.18± 175.02),(274.24± 169.55),(271.53 ± 150.00),(291.06 ± 201.41)μm before PDT,at 1 week,1 month,3 months and the last visit after treatment,with significant differences among the follow-up time (F =6.965,P =0.006;F =8.784,P =0.002).The decimal visual acuity was increased by at least 2 lines in 9 eyes (52.9％),fluctuated within 2 lines in 7 eyes (41.2％),while decreased by at least 2 lines in one eye (5.9％).SRF of all patients was involved in macular area.The absolute absorption of SRF was found in 7 eyes (41.2％) and partial absorption in 8 eyes (47.1％) at 3 months follow-up visit.In the last follow-up visit,the absolute absorption of SRF was found in 12 eyes (70.6％),partial absorption was found in 3 eyes (17.6％) and 2 eyes (11.8％) underwent no change.On FFA and ICGA,the decrease of tumor size was found in 15 patients,while the others underwent no change.All patients underwent less enhanced hyperfluorescent after treatment.The mean tumor height was (3.80± 1.13)mm before PDT and (3.42± 1.14)mm on the last visit,with a significant difference between them (t=4.101,P=0.010).Conclusions PDT with verteporfin for CCH can promote the improvement of visual acuity,the absorption of SRF,the anatomical reposition of the retina and the decrease of tumor size.The majority of patients can get therapeutic effect after one PDT session.
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This study was aimed to optimize the ethanol extraction technology ofXiao-Xu-Ming (XXM) decoction. The extraction rates of paeoniflorin, ferulic acid, tetrandrine and yield extract were used as comprehensive evaluation indexes. The amount of ethanol, extraction times, extraction time and concentration of ethanol were selected as factors. The orthogonal design was used to optimize ethanol reflux extraction technology of XXM decoction. The results showed that the optimum extraction conditions were as follows: refluxing extracted 3 times with 10 folds, 70% ethanol, 1.5 h for each time. It was concluded that the optimized extraction process was objective, practical, reasonable and stable, which provided experimental basis for industrial production of XXM decoction.
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This study was aimed to improve the transfer rate of sinomenine in the intermediate product of Caulis Sinomenii in order to optimize the purification process of intermediate product ofCaulis Sinomenii fromTong-An (TA) injection. The transfer rate of sinomenine and the stability of fingerprints in the intermediate product of Caulis Sinomenii were used as indexes for the investigation on the impact from different pH ofCaulis Sinomenii extract before extraction. The transfer rate of sinomenine was used as an index for the investigation on the impact by different pH of hydrochloric acid created to dry extract solution. The transfer rate of sinomenine was used as an index for the investigation of four separation ways, which included the vacuum filtration, plate and frame filters, high-speed tube separator, and flat direct centrifuge, on the liquid separation of sinomenium acutum acid. The results showed that the pH ofCaulis Sinomenii extract before extraction was 10-11; the transfer rate of sinomenine was the highest in the extraction process and the fingerprints of TA injection was stable. The pH of hydrochloric acid was 2.0-2.5; and the highest transfer rate of sinomenine in acid dissolution process was 92.94%. The high-speed tube separator had the best separation to sinomenium acutum acid-dissolving liquid. The highest transfer rate of sinomenine was 93.34%. It was concluded that the optimized process can effectively improve the transfer rate of sinomenine in the intermediate product ofCaulis Sinomenii. Meanwhile, fingerprints of the product were stable. The process was simple with good repeatability.
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This paper was aimed to study effects of different preparation methods on the content of ginsenosides Rg1,Re and Rb1 in Yi-Xin-Shu (YXS) tablets by HPLC-ELSD.HPLC-ELSD was used as the detection method.The separation and content of ginsenosides Rg1,Re and Rb1 were used as indexes.The influences of three different preparation methods (i.e.,defatted alcohol extraction and butanol extraction,alcohol extraction and butanol extraction,alcohol extraction and butanol extraction ammonia solution washing) on the effect of YXS tablets were studied.Then,the same content determination method was used to compare the influence of alkali washing treatment to ginsenosides Rg1,Re and Rb1 among different batches of Panax ginseng.The results showed that a good separation of ginsenosides Rg1,Re and Rb1 component peak of YXS tablets was achieved by three kinds of separation methods.The separation degree was greater than 1.5.Ammonia solution washing had some effect on ginsenosides Rg1,Re and Rb1 content,which made the content of ginsenosides Rg1,Re and Rb1 be 1.5-1.8 times to those without alkali washing.No effect was shown on the content of ginsenosides Rg1,Re and Rb1 during ammonia solution washing.It was concluded that some other ginsenosides can be transferred into ginsenosides Rg1,Re and Rb1 in YXS tablets solution after ammonia solution washing.
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This article is aimed to provide a method for the simultaneous analysis of five heavy metals, including Cu, As, Pb, Cd, and Hg, in Chuanxiong Rhizoma and Gastrodiae Rhizoma through ICP-MS. Five heavy metals were determined by an inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry method after microwave-assisted digestion. The linear correlation coefficients were all better than 0.999. The lowest limits of quantification for all target elements were 0.003 0.134 ug·L-1, while the recovery values ranged from 80.04% 118.34%. This method was accurate, convenient, rapid, and highly sensitive, and can be applied to determine five heavy metals, including Cu, As, Pb, Cd, and Hg in Chuanxiong Rhizoma and Gastrodiae Rhizoma.
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This study was aimed to screen main active site to reduce blood lipid from Xin-Mai (XM) capsule and establish HPLC fingerprint of the site, in order to study the correlativity between active site and relevant fractions of its herbs. Solvent extraction was used to separate XM capsule into different polar fractions. Intraperitoneal injection of 75% egg-yolk emulsion was used to establish mice hyperlipidemia models. And the active site was screened. Chromatographic fingerprints of the site and relevant fractions of its herbs were configured by HPLC analysis. The retention time of peaks was utilized as index to evaluate the correlativity. The results showed that lipid-lowering effect of ethyl acetate extract and garlic essential oil was significant (P<0.01). Fingerprint of the active site in XM capsule was established with 28 fingerprint peaks and the assignment results of 27 peaks were indicated. It was concluded that the active sites to reduce blood lipid of XM capsule were ethyl acetate extract and garlic essential oil. The established fingerprint method can effectively determine the correlativity between the active site and its relevant fractions, which contributed to pharmacodynamic material foundation and quality standard.
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This study was aimed to establish the determination method of nineorganic solvent residues of macrop-orous resin. Headspace capillary gas chromatography (GC) was used in the content determination of hexane, benzene, methyl-benzene, o-xylene, m-xylene, p-xylene, styrene, diethyl-benzene and divinyl-benzene of macroporousresin residues in Ginkgo leaf tablets. The results showed that ninemacroporous resin residues in Ginkgo leaf tablets were completely separated. The calibration curves were in good linearity (r=0.9992-0.9998). The average recoveries were 80%-110%. It was concluded that themethod was accurate, quick, and sensitive, which can be used to determine the macroporous resin residues in Ginkgo leaf tablets.
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This study was aimed to develop the method for determination of mannitol and meglumine in diterpene lactones of Ginkgo Injection. The HPLC-ELSD was used to determine mannitol and meglumine in diterpene lactones of Ginkgo Injection. The analysis was carried out on Waters XBridge Amide (4.6 mm í 150 mm, 3.5 μm) column. The mobile phase was the mixture of acetonitrile, and 50 mmol·mL-1 ammonium acetate with a linear gradient elu-tion at a flow rate of 1.0 mL·min-1. The column temperature wad maintained at 30℃. The operating conditions of the ELSD were a nebulizer nitrogen with the flow rate of 2.0 L·min-1 and an evaporator tube at the temperature of 90℃. The results showed that mannitol had a good linear relationship in a range of 1.9665 μg - 19.665 μg. The average recovery rate was 100.57% (RSD = 0.92%, n = 9). The meglumine showed a good linear relationship in a range of 0.4838 μg - 4.638 μg. The average recovery rate was 100.67% (RSD = 0.72%, n = 9). It was concluded that this method was simple and accurate with good reproducibility. It met with the requirement of the determination of the contents of mannitol and meglumine in diterpene lactones of Ginkgo Injection.
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Background and purpose: It has been reported that some low dose chemotherapy drugs have antiangiogenetic effects. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of inhibiting angiogenesis by low dose hydroxycamptothecin on H22 hepatoma transplantation tumor mouse models. Methods: H22 transplantation tumor mouse models were established, CTX was administrated in abdominal cavities as positive control group. 0.9%NaC1 solution was administrated as negative control group. Intra abdominal cyclophosphamide and hydroxycamptothecin (0.2 and 0.4 mg/kg) were injected for 10 days continuously. The growth of tumor were observed and measured. The tumor inhibitory rates were tested in animal tumor model with experimental treatment. The expression of VEGF and CD34 were measured by means of immunohistochemistry. Results: Hydroxycamptothecin had effect on tumor growth. Tumor weight inhibitory rates of hydroxycamptothecin with 0.2 and 0.4 mg/kg were 23.53% and 43.25% respectively. The difference was significant when compared with the negative control group (P<0.05). The expression of VEGF and MVD can be suppressed significantly than negative control group in vivo (P<0.05). Conclusion:Hydroxycamptothecin have inhibitory effect on tumor growth and the expression of VEGF and MVD with H22 hepatoma transplantation tumor mouse models in low dose. The mechanism possibly involved inhibiting the angiogenesis.