1.Updates on glutathione and capillary bronchitis
International Journal of Pediatrics 2016;43(9):689-691
Capillary bronchitis is a common respiratory infectious disease. In the early childhood,it is mainly caused by respiratory syncytial virus,which is closely related with later asthma. The pathogenesis is still not entirely clear. Recent studies have found that glutathione functions in keeping airway epithelial integrity,a-gainst lung injury and inflammation. This article summarizes the protective effect of glutathione in capillary bron-chitis.
2.Relationship between the disturbance of airway remodeling associated cytokines and endogenous plasma cortisol in respiratory syncytial virus infection
Fuling WU ; Yingying LI ; Zhixu ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2011;34(28):17-20
Objective To explore the relationship between the endogenous plasma cortisol and the airway remodeling associated cytokines which was infected respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) through measuring the levels of them.Methods Forty-two infants diagnosed as acute RSV infection were divided into two groups,severe group(21 cases) and mild group(21 cases),as well as 21 healthy infants for control group.The levels of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9),tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) and transforming growth factor- β1 (TGF- β 1) were determined by ELISA,the levels of plasma cortisol were determined by radio immunoaasay.Results The levels of plasma cortisol in severe group [(236.25 ± 119.87)μg/L] were significantly higher than those in mild group [(130.62 ±73.04)μg/L] and control group [(56.35 ±34.52)μg/L],there were significant differences (P <0.05),and the mild group was significandy higher than the control group(P< 0.05).The levels of TIMP-1 and TGF- β 1 in severe group were significantly higher than those in mild group(P< 0.05),and the mild group was significantly higher than the control group (P < 0.05 ); the ratio of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 in severe group was significantly lower than that in control group (P <0.05);the levels of MMP-9 in severe group were significantly higher than those in mild group (P <0.05).The levels of lymphocytes,eosinophilic cells and CD4+,CD8+ in severe group were significantly lower than those in mild group (P<0.05),and significantly lowerthan those in control group (P < 0.05 ).The levels of eosinophilic cells and CD8+ in mild group were significantly lower than those in control group(P < 0.05 ).Conclusion The infection of RSV results in the imbalance of the airway remodeling associated cytokines,which is a danger factor,and the imbalance may be related to the increased level of the plasma cortisol.
3.Affection to differentiation of Th17 cell in bronchiolitis rat models after injectingγ-secretase inhibitor
Haiying WANG ; Liangxiao LIU ; Fuling WU ; Meng GAO
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2016;32(12):1765-1768
Objective:To investigate the affection to the differentiation of Th17 cell in rat models of bronchiolitis after blocking Notch signaling by γ-secretase inhibitor and provide rationale to seek new target for bronchiolitis drug treatment. Methods:The rats were randomly divided into normal group,bronchiolitis group andγ-secretase inhibitor group. The model of bronchiolitis was established successfully by nasal dripping,and γ-secretase inhibitor(MW167) was injected into the vena caudalis. The pathological changes of the airway were observed by HE staining;the plasma level of interleukin17 ( IL-17 ) was detected by ELISA;the level of RORγt mRNA in lung tissues and peripheral blood mononuclear cells( PBMCs) was tested by real-time quantitative PCR;the levels of Notch signaling and RORγt protein in lung tissues were examined by Western blot. Results:Compared to the bronchiolitis group, the histopathologic change in MW167 intravenous injection group was significantly alleviated;the plasma level of IL-17 was decreased;the level of RORγt mRNA in lung tissues and PBMCs was lower in MW167-treated group than bronchiolitis group;the levels of Notch signaling and RORγt were decreased. Conclusion:γ-secretase inhibitor through intravenous injection suppresses the differentiation of Th17 cell and relieves the airway inflammation of bronchiolitis in rat models after blocking Notch signaling and has potential therapeutic value for treating bron-chiolitis.
4.Regulation of mesenchymal stem cells expressing Notch signaling pathway of asthma
Lijun TIAN ; Tingting HAN ; Meng GAO ; Fuling WU ; Xuebin FENG ; Yuesi WANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2015;(2):156-159
Objective:To study the regulation of MSCs on the asthma;and to observe the expression of Notch signal in lung tissue of asthmatic rats.Methods:30 rats were randomly divided into 3 group :normal control group , asthma model group and MSC transplantation group.Making paraffin sections of lung tissue for pathological examination ,quantitative real-time PCR(RT-PCR) were used to identify the expression of Notch2 and Jagged1 mRNA in the rat lung tissue,and the expression of Notch2,Jagged1 were measured by Western blot.Results:Compared with normal control group and MSC transplantation group ,inflammatory cell infiltration and narrower airway were observed in asthma model group .The lever of Notch2,Jagged1 in asthma model group was higher than MSC transplantation group and normal control group ( P<0.05 ).Conclusion:Mesenchymal stem cells can affect the expression of the Notch signaling pathway in asthmatic rats ,and play a role in the treatment of asthma.
5.Hair regeneration in mice was promoted by 3-methyladenine through inhibiting autophagy flux
Jing LI ; Fuling LUO ; Shengwang WU ; Jingyuan WAN ; Hengguang ZHAO
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2019;50(4):468-474
To explore the role of autophagy in hair follicle cycle and whether 3-methyladenine(3-MA)could promote hair regeneration in C57BL/6 mice through inhibiting autophagy flux, hair regeneration model of C57BL/6 mice was induced on the dorsal skin by depilation, and 3-MA was intraperitoneally injected to investigate hair regrowth, meanwhile vehicle and rapamycin(RAPA)were used as the controls. Results showed that 3-MA could obviously promote hair regrowth in depilated C57BL/6 mice. Furtherly, haematoxylin-eosin staining, immunohistochemical staining, immunofluorescence and Western blot tests were used to investigate the autophagy signals and the cell proliferation. Results showed that the expression of Beclin1 and LC3B II/I ratio were significantly decreased. Expression of P62 and Ki67 were increased, as well as the CD34 and CD49f double-labeled hair follicle stem cells were obviously increased inside bulge areas in 3-MA group, while contrarily in RAPA group. These results affirmed 3-MA, an autophagy inhibitor, could promote hair regeneration in depilated C57BL/6 mice by facilitating the transformation of hair follicle from telogen to anagen. 3-MA and other analogous autophagy inhibitors probably have a potential usage in future therapy in human telogen effluvium diseases.
6. Effect of clean water perineum nursing on prevention of urinary tract urinary catheter associated infection
Fuling LYU ; Yuanyuan WANG ; Qiudi CHEN ; Xiaodan LIN ; Xiaoying WU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2019;35(18):1397-1399
Objective:
To observe the effect of clean water perineum nursing in preventing urinary catheter-associated urinary tract infection.
Methods:
From October 2015 to October 2016, 160 patients with indwelling urinary catheter were selected from the first affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, ICU and neurosurgery ICU. According to the order of admission, the patients were randomly divided into experimental group and control group. A total of 80 patients in the experimental group received clean water perineal nursing, while 80 patients in the control group received routine perineum nursing with 0.5% iodophor. The incidence of urinary tract infection was compared between the two groups on day 3rd, 7th and14th after indwelling urethral catheter.
Results:
In the control group, the incidence of urinary tract infection on day 3rd, 7th and14th was 0, 1.3%(1/80) and 5.0%(4/80), respectively. In the experimental group, the incidence of urinary tract infection on day 3, 7 and 14 was 0, 2.5% (2/80) and 3.8%(3/80). The difference was not statistically significant (
7.Diagnosis and genetic analysis of severe neonatal anemia caused by α-Thalassemla combined with cold IgG anti-M
Fuling ZHONG ; Yuqing SU ; Fan WU ; Shuang LIANG ; Yanlian LIANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2022;35(12):1266-1269
【Objective】 To investigate the family inheritance of α-Thalassemla gene and the risk of severe anemia in neonates caused by cold IgG anti-M. 【Methods】 ABO, Rh, MN blood groups and the specificity of unexpected antibody were identified by blood group serology. The IgG subtype and antibody titer of anti-M antibody were detected. The etiology of neonatal hemolytic disease was identified by three tests and α-Thalassemla gene diagnosis. 【Results】 Family investigation showed that father was B, CCDee, MN with no α-Thalassemla gene detected; Mother B, CcDee, NN, carrying α-Thalassemla gene; both the proband and his brother were B, CCDee, MN, carrying α-Thalassemla gene. Cold IgG anti-M was present in plasma of both the mother and the proband. The titer of the mother was 128 and that of the proband was 64. The subtype of IgG anti-M was IgG1 and IgG3. The direct anti-globulin test, release test and free test of the proband and his brother were negative, and the diagnosis was severe anemia and hemolysis caused by α-Thalassemla combined with cold IgG anti-M. 【Conclusion】 The direct antiglobulin test of neonatal hemolytic disease caused by IgG anti-M can be negative or weakly positive, and α-Thalassemla gene could be hereditary in families. The presence of α-Thalassemla gene can cause anemia, hemolysis and splenomegalysis in neonates, which could be aggravated when accompanied by cold-type IgG anti-M. In the presence of high-valency IgG antibody in plasma, blood exchange combined with transfusion can improve the curative effect.
8.A cross-sectional study of hospitalized children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in Shandong pro-vince
Chen MENG ; Fuling WU ; Jun NING ; Kuo ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2022;37(16):1245-1251
Objective:To investigate Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) infected by Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) in children of different age and gender admitted to the Pediatric and Respiratory Departments of 31 public hospitals in different regions of Shandong province in autumn and winter, and to further analyze the epidemiological characteristics of MPP in children.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted to collect and summarize basic information, epidemiological characteristics of children with MPP, laboratory and etiological test results of hospitalized from 31 public hospitals in Shandong Province from September 1, 2021 to December 15, 2021 through questionnaire issuance.The differences between groups were compared by the χ2 test. Results:Among 39 970 children hospitalized in 31 hospitals from September 1, 2021 to December 15, 2021, 17 613 were diagnosed with MPP, with a prevalence rate of 44.07%.There were more children diagnosed with MPP in Eastern Shandong than those in other regions.Serological tests were the main method of confirming the disease (16 730 cases, 76.06%). The combined infections in MPP patients were primarily caused by the influenza B virus and Streptococcus pneumoniae.A total of 33.03% (5 817/17 613 cases)of children with MPP underwent bronchoscopy.The main indication was atelectasis, and mucosal erosion/ulcers were found in most of the children.The main complication of MPP was pleural atelectasis (23.47%, 4 133/17 613 cases). Severe intrapulmonary and extrapulmonary complications also occurred in some patients, including necrotizing pneumonia (0.53%, 94/17 613 cases), pulmonary embolism (0.16%, 29/17 613 cases) etc. Conclusions:The prevalence of MPP in children in Shandong province is high in autumn and winter.It is necessary to pay attention to the clinical examination indicators of hospitalized children with MPP, actively give treatment to children with MPP, prevent the occurrence of complications, and promote the physical recovery of children.
9.Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstr?m macroglobulinemia: a clinical analysis of 13 cases
Yingying WANG ; Liang SHAO ; Yi ZHOU ; Minghui LIU ; Bei XIONG ; Jiang WU ; Li HE ; Hui XIAO ; Xuelan ZUO ; Fei CHEN ; Fuling ZHOU ; Shangqin LIU
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2020;29(10):590-594
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics of patients with lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstr?m macroglobulinemia (LPL/WM), and the diagnosis and optimal treatment of LPL/WM.Methods:The clinical data of 13 LPL/WM patients treated in Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University from January 2013 to June 2018 were retrospectively analyzed, and the literature was reviewed.Results:The median age of 13 patients was 60 years old (35-79 years old). There were 12 males and 1 female. Initial symptom was fatigue or edema of both lower limbs for majority of patients. All patients had immunoglobulin M (IgM) monoclonal, 3 of them had elevated immunoglobulin G (IgG) level, including 1 patient with monoclonal IgG. LDH was increased in 2 patients. Coombs test was positive in 5 patients. MyD88 gene mutation status was detected in 8 patients, of which gene mutation in 5 patients was positive. Among 13 patients, 1 patient lost follow-up, 3 patients died, 9 patients were alive with the median survival of 36 months (19-81 months).Conclusions:Incidence of LPL/WM is relatively low with a generally indolent evolution, but heterogeneity is not negligible. Few patients have poor treatment response with a quick disease progress. The high-risk patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation after remission-induction chemotherapy may improve the prognosis.
10.A study on the rapidly non-destructive detection method of Huoxiang Zhengqi oral liquid using near infrared spectroscopy
Qian LI ; Le-ting SI ; Yan-qin HE ; Jun WANG ; Tao PENG ; Zi-liang DONG ; Yong-jiang WU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2022;57(2):453-459
Based on near infrared spectroscopy and high performance liquid chromatography, this paper established the regression relationship between near infrared spectroscopy and index component content of Huoxiang Zhengqi oral liquid, so as to realize the rapid detection of index component content based on near infrared spectroscopy. Magnolol, honokiol and hesperidin were used as the quality indexes of Huoxiang Zhengqi oral liquid. After using the first derivative and normalization pretreatment method, characteristic variables were screened by CARS, and the correction model was finally established by partial least-squares regression (PLSR) method. The method accuracy was evaluated with the external validation, and the prediction results were tested for significance. The results indicated that when the near infrared spectrum was scanned through the bottle, the model's correlation coefficients of prediction (