1.The effect of Radix Sal viae Miltiorrhizaon the inhibitory activity of vascular smooth muscle cells to the plasminogen activators secreted by endothelial cells
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(02):-
Cultured porcine endothelial cells (EC) produce and secrete plasminogen activators (PA). If the serum free medium conditioned by vascular smooth muscle cells (SMC-CM) mixed with the medium conditioned by endothelial cells (EC-CM), the PA activities of the latter decreased significantly. Coeultivation of EC with SMC inhibited 70.7% PA activity of EC. Gel eletrophoretic analysis (SDS-PAGE) of SMC-CM followed by reverse fibrin autography demonstrated PA inhibitory activity in the molecular weight range of 49, 000-52, 000 similar to those identified by Laug (1985).In this study it was also investigated the effect of a Chinese herbal medicine-Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae (RSM) on the inhibitory activity. SMC were incubated with RSM (0.1% in M-199, the final concentration was 1.5mg/ml) for 24hr. The SMC-CM collected before and after RSM treatment were mixed with EC-CM and urokinase respectively. The results show that the residual PA activities in EC-CM or urokinase samples mixed with SMC-CM treated with RSM were significantly higher than that mixed with SMC-CM without treatment with RSM. SMC-CM neutralized the PA activities in EC-CM or urokinase samples in a concentration dependent manner (P
2.Risk factors of prenatal depression and anxiety in pregnant women
Ting YANG ; Hao HE ; Caiying MAO ; Changliang JI ; Shue ZENG ; Yating HOU ; Yan DENG ; Shuyun YANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2015;(4):246-250
Objective:To explore the related risk factors of antepartum depression and anxiety,and to provide the theoretical support for early screening,clinical intervention and prevention of antepartum depression and anxiety.Methods:At the time of 28 weeks of prenatal examination,the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EP-DS),Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS)were used to survey 2112 pregnant women who were selected from Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Kunming City.Non conditional logistic regression analysis was used to explore the re-lated risk factors of prenatal depression and anxiety.Results:At the 28 weeks of pregnancy,the detection rate of de-pression symptoms and anxiety symptoms were 25.4% and 6.6%.Logistic regression analysis showed that the risk factors for perinatal depression symptoms were younger age (OR =0.80,95%CI:0.68 -0.94),not stick to work during pregnancy (OR =1.18,95%CI:1.02 -1.36),not satisfied with the living environment (OR =1.50,95%CI:1.23 -1.83),expectations for boys (OR =0.86,95%CI:0.77 -0.96),not only daughter (OR =1.37,95%CI:1.06 -1.76),unplanned pregnancy (OR =1.38,95%CI:1.10 -1.72).The risk factors for perinatal anxiety symp-toms were being not satisfied with the living environment (OR =1.64,95%CI:1.19 -2.26),not harmonious with her husband (OR =2.01,95%CI:1.20 -3.37),unplanned pregnancy (OR =1.50,95%CI:1.05 -2.14).Conclu-sion:It suggests that the pregnant women with younger age,less working during pregnancy,being not satisfied with the living environment,having more expectations for boys,being not only daughter,with unplanned pregnancy are more likely to suffer from antepartum depression;those being not satisfied with living environment,having harmoni-ous relation with her husband,and with unplanned pregnancy are more likely to suffer from antepartum anxiety.
3.Adverse reactions of contrast-enhanced ultrasound and treatments of the adverse reactions
Caiying ZHANG ; Jie ZENG ; Dongmei HUANG ; Jie REN ; Jun CHEN ; Ping YAN ; Zhongzhen SU ; Xinling ZHANG ; Kai LI ; Erjiao XU ; Ren MAO ; Liru TAN ; Rongqin ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2010;19(10):885-887
Objective To explore the adverse reactions of contrast-enhanced ultrasound and treatments of the adverse reactions. Methods 6035 patients examined by contrast-enhanced ultrasound were closely observed in the process and 20 minutes after the examination. The occurrence and clinical manifestations of adverse reactions were recorded. The patients were gave symptomatic treatments. Results Two of 6035 patients experienced mild adverse reactions related with contrast-enhanced ultrasound. The incidence rate was 0. 031% (2/6035). No moderate or serious adverse reaction occurred. The two patients recovered well after symptomatic treatments. Conclusions The contrast-enhanced ultrasound has high safety and low incidence rate of adverse reaction. Patients should be under close observation in the process of contrast-enhanced ultrasound. The symptomatic treatments should be gave in time.
4.Trends in the distribution of Oncomelania hupensis in forestlands in Songjiang District, Shanghai Municipality from 2009 to 2023
Qi MAO ; Caiying SUN ; Anqi LI ; Weiwei LU ; Xihong LÜ ; Xuehui LU ; Yanjun JIN ; Qing YU
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2024;36(2):165-168
Objective To investigate the changes in distribution of Oncomelania hupensis snails in forestlands in Songjiang District, Shanghai Municipality from 2009 to 2023, so as to provide insights into formulation of O. hupensis snail surveillance programs. Methods The reports on O. hupensis snail surveillance in Songjiang District, Shanghai Municipality from 2009 to 2023 were collected, and the snail surveillance data in forestlands were extracted. The trends in the proportion of areas with snails in forestlands in total areas with snails, occurrence of frames with living snails and density of living snails were evaluated using a Joinpoint regression model in Songjiang District from 2009 to 2023, and the annual percent change (APC) and average annual percent change (AAPC). Results A total of 40 sites with snails were found in forestlands in 14 administrative villages of 4 townships, Songjiang District, Shanghai Municipality from 2009 to 2023. A total of 39 065 frames were surveyed for snails in settings covering an area of 609 600 m2, and there were 6 084 frames with snails, covering 151 250 m2 snail habitats. A total of 22 210 snails were captured, with the highest density of 260.00 snails/0.1 m2, and 6 262 snails were dissected, with no Schistosoma japonicum infection identified in snails. The proportion of areas with snails in forestlands in total areas with snails appeared a tendency towards a rise in forestlands in Songjiang District, Shanghai Municipality from 2009 to 2023 (APC = AAPC = 24.9%, P > 0.05); however, there were no turning points in the trend curve, with the highest proportion seen in 2009 (53.81%), the lowest in 2011 and 2023 (both 0) and a mean proportion of 24.81%. The occurrence of frames with living snails appeared a tendency towards a rise from 2009 to 2023 (APC = AAPC = 41.5%, P > 0.05); however, there were no turning points in the trend curve, with the highest occurrence in 2009 (53.81%), the lowest in 2011 and 2013 (both 0), and the mean occurrence of 15.57%. In addition, the density of living snails appeared a tendency towards a rise from 2009 to 2023 (APC = AAPC = 55.0%, P > 0.05); however, there were no turning points in the trend curve, with the highest density in 2023 (0.96 snails/0.1 m2), the lowest in 2011 and 2013 (both 0), and a mean density of 0.57 snails/0.1 m2. Conclusions The difficulty in O. hupensis snail control and risk of imported snails appeared a tendency towards a rise in forestlands in Songjiang District, Shanghai Municipality over years from 2009 to 2023. Supervision and assessment prior to seedling transplantation and intensified surveillance post-transplantation are recommended to reduce the risk of O. hupensis snail importation and spread.
5.Surveillance and trend analysis of snails in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 2007 to 2023
Qi MAO ; Caiying SUN ; Anqi LI ; Weiwei LU ; Xihong LYU ; Xuehui LU ; Yanjun JIN ; Qing YU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(5):444-447
ObjectiveTo analyze the monitoring results and trends of Oncomelania in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 2007 to 2023, and to provide reference for future monitoring work. MethodsThe data of snail monitoring in Songjiang District from 2007 to 2023 were collected, including the location of snail spots, the number of survey frames, the area with snails, the number of frames with snails, the total number of snails, etc. The density of living snails and the occurrence rate of living snail frames were calculated. ResultsFrom 2007 to 2023, a total of 158 snail spots were found in 22 administrative villages in 4 towns in Songjiang District, including 131 emerging snail habitats (82.91%) and 27 reemerging snail habitats (17.09%). The total snail area was 175 980 m2, the number of snail frames was 10 061, and 33 302 snails were captured. The highest density was 260/0.11 m2, and 15 662 snails were dissected. No positive snails were found. The average density of living snails was 0.60/0.11 m2 and the average occurrence rate of living snail frames was 17.99%. The snail areas in different areas were Yexie Town 126 000 m2 (71.60%), Maogang Town 26 470 m2 (15.04%), Xinbang Town 17 040 m2 (9.68%), and Shihudang Town 6 470 m2 (3.68%). The average density of living snails in different areas was 0.89/0.11 m2 in Yexie Town, 0.65/0.11 m2 in Maogang Town, 0.26/0.11 m2 in Shihudang Town and 0.24/0.11 m2 in Xinbang Town. The snail areas of different snail habitats were as follows: woodland 151 250 m2(85.95%), river 13 810 m2(7.85%), ditch 6 910 m2(3.93%), farmland 4 010 m2(2.28%). The average density of living snails in different snail habitats: ditch 1.01/0.11 m2, beach 0.86/0.11 m2, woodland 0.57/0.11 m2, river 0.40/0.11 m2. The occurrence rate of living snail frames in different regions and different snail environment types showed a downward trend and the difference was statistically significant. ConclusionAlthough the snail monitoring indicators such as snail area, average living snail density and average living snail frame occurrence rate in Songjiang District are still at its historically low level, the average living snail density and average living snail frame occurrence rate are still high compared with other regions or the national average. We should focus on the upper reaches and tributaries of the Huangpu River, especially the key areas of seedling transplantation, and strengthen monitoring and supervision to reduce the risk of snail input.