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Objective To evaluate the in vitro synergistic effect of tetrandrine on ketoconazole against Candida parapsilosis complex.Methods According to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) M27-A3 guidelines,the microdilution checkerboard method was used to evaluate in vitro antifungal activities of ketoconazole alone and in combination with tetrandrine against 21 clinical isolates of Candida parapsilosis complex based on the fractional inhibitory concentration index (FICI).Antifungal effects of the above drugs at different time points were evaluated by the XTT assay,and then time-killing curves were drawn and assessed to investigate the in vitro dynamic antifungal activity.Results The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of tetrandrine and ketoconazole alone against 21 clinical isolates of Candida parapsilosis complex were 32-64 mg/L and 0.031 25-2 mg/L,respectively.When ketoconazole was combined with tetrandrine,MICs of tetrandrine and ketoconazole were reduced to 2-8 mg/L and 0.008-0.25 mg/L respectively,and the FICI ranged from 0.09 to 0.5.The time-killing curves revealed that the fungal growth was delayed obviously in the combination group compared with the ketoconazole alone group and tetrandrine alone group.Conclusion Tetrandrine has obvious synergistic effects on ketoconazole against Candida parapsilosis complex in vitro.
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To investigate the effect of CDR1/CDR2 or MDR1 genes overexpression on oxidative stress in Candida albicans,we evaluated the effect of H2O2 on cell viability in C.albicans overexpressing genes CDR1 /CDR2 or MDR1 and their parent strains.After establishing an oxidative stress model with H2O2,we detected reactive oxygen species (ROS),mitochondrial membrane potential (Δψm) and the expression of oxidative stress response-related genes (CAP1 and GRP2) and ROS clearance related-genes (SOD2 and SOD5).The results showed that C.albicans growth were inhibited by 100％ after the treatment of 5 mmol/L H2O2.HeO2 caused more ROS accumulation and Δψm reduction in parent strains than in CDR1/CDR2 or MDR1 genes overexpressed strains (P＜0.05).Compared to parent strains,the up-regulated expression of CAP1 and GRP2 were relatively less in CDR1/CDR2 or MDR1 genes overexpressed strains,moreover,the down-regulated expression of SOD2 and SOD5 were also relatively less in CDR1/CDR2 or MDR1 genes overexpressed strains (P＜0.05).In conclusion,the overexpression of CDR1/CDR2 and MDR1 genes could reduce the oxidative stress response and enhance the adaptability of C.albicans to oxidative stress.
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Objective To evaluate the clinical application value of three-dimensional medical image guided ultrasound in the chemotherapy of huge hepatic hemangioma.Methods Seventy-six cases were enrolled in a randomized control study.All cases were randomly divided into two groups (group A and group B).In group A,all cases underwent treatment based on the traditional two-dimensional medical images.Under the assistance of three-dimensional medical image information,preoperative treatment planning was performed in group B.After puncture treatment,therapeutic efficacy was evaluated by color ultrasound during follow-up.Results For treating huge hepatic hemangioma (tumor diameter ≥ 10.0 cm),the insertion number and pingyangmycin dosage in the group B were less than those in the group A [(6.2± 0.5)times vs (9.3±0.6) times,t=24.467,P=0.035;(99.2±8.0) mg vs (148.8±9.6) mg,t=34.613,P=0.029].The success rate of first treatment in the group B was higher than that in group A [73.6％(28/38) vs 100％(38/38),x2=131.91,P=0.032].Conclusion For huge hepatic hemangioma,the three-dimensional medical image information can be applied to reduce the insertion number and anesthetics dosage,improving the success rate of first treatment and therapeutic effect.
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Objective To investigate the quality of life (QOL) and its influential factors in the aged patients with ulcerative colitis (UC).Methods A cross-sectional survey of the UC patients was conducted by Chinese version of inflammatory bowel disease questionnaire (C-IBDQ).The influential factors for QOL in elderly patients with UC were evaluated and analyzed by correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis.Results A total of 90 aged UC patients finished the questionnaire study.The overall score of QOL in the aged UC patients was (175.7±37.6),and the score of each item was decreased,especially in the aspect of economic burden,emotional function and systemic symptoms.Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that the influential factors for QOL were sex,disease severity,duration,disease activity and the payment.The scores of bowel symptoms were higher in men than in women [(53.9±12.1) vs.(49.1±10.5),P=0.049].The QOL scores were lower in patients with the duration less than one year than over one year (P＜ 0.05).The QOL scores were lower in severe patients than in mild patients (P＜ 0.05).The QOL scores were lower in patients during active period than during remission period [(149.7 ± 35.1) vs.(193.9 ± 27.3),t=6.731,P=0.000].The QOL scores of patients whose medical cost was mainly paid by themselves were lower than those paid by insurance.And there were significant differences in systemic symptom,social function and economic burden (all P＜ 0.05).Conclusions The QOL of the aged UC patients is impaired in varying degree.The influential factors for QOL are sex,disease severity,duration,disease activity and the payment.The QOL in UC patients is obviously affected by economic burden.
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BACKGROUND: Many factors affect the outcome of olfactory ensheathing cell transplantation for obsolete spinal cord injury, such as the time of injury, segment and sex. The best time to do olfactory ensheathing cell transplantation is unknown up to now. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the influence of time windows of olfactory ensheathing cell transplantation on the recovery of motion and sensation function in spinal cord injury patients. DESIGN: Self-control observation. SETTING: Department of Neurosurgery, Taian Disabled Soldier's Hospital. PARTICIPANTS: 135 patients with spinal cord injury were enrolled at the Department of Spinal Cord Surgery, Taian Disabled Soldier's Hospital of Shandong Province from June 2004 to June 2007, including 121 males and 14 females, aged 7-59 years, averagely 36 years. Duration of spinal cord injury included 0-6 months in 21 cases, 7 months-2 years in 71 cases and over 2 years in 43 cases. These patients or their guardians signed an informed consent of the cell transplantation. The experimental procedures were accorded with the rules of Ministry of Health of China (No. 91-006) and approved by the Taian Disabled Soldier's Hospital of Shandong Province. METHODS: ①Olfactory bulbs of aborted fetus were digested into single olfactory ensheathing cells, and then cultured for 7-15 days. Parturients signed the informed consent. This study was approved by the Hospital Ethical Committee. ②After general anesthesia, olfactory ensheathing cell suspension was implanted into the corresponding region by the multi-targeted injection with a microscope. According to the injury condition, targets generally located in upper or lower injured region and left or right normal spinal cord. The amount of targets depends on the size of the injured region. About 1 000 000 units of cells were injected into each target, about 50 μL of suspension, at 2×1010 L-1, 2-5 targets. ③American Spinal Injury Association impairment scale was used to assess the motion and sensation function in spinal cord injury patients before transplantation and 2-8 weeks after transplantation. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Scores on American Spinal Injury Association impairment scale. RESULTS: 135 spinal cord injury patients were involved in the result analysis. Motion and sensation function was improved in spinal cord injury patients at different time windows compared with that before transplantation (P < 0.01). There was no significant difference in scores on motion and sensation function and the increased degree of the score at different time windows after transplantation (P > 0.05).CONCLUSION: Olfactory ensheathing cell transplantation can promote the recovery of nerve function in spinal cord injury patients, without the difference in time windows.