1.Signal pathway defects of Toll-like receptors 2-p38 mitogen activated protein kinase signal pathway defects and immune suppression in children with measles
Qiang FU ; Huina YU ; Fei HUANG ; Konggui YU ; Linfei TANG ; Qihua FENG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;30(9):681-684
Objective To investigate the expression of Toll-like receptors 2 (TLR2) mRNA,p38 mitogen activated protein kinase(p38 MAPK) mRNA and cytokine in peripheral blood of children with measles and to study the effect and possible mechanism for TLR2-p38 MAPK signal pathway defects on immune suppression in the children with measles during acute phase.Methods Thirty children with measles hospitalized in the department of infectious diseases from June 2012 to July 2013 were enrolled into the measles group,and 30 healthy children were chosen as the healthy control group.The mRNA expressions of TLR and p38 MAPK in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) were detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).The protein levels of interferon-γ (IFN-γ),tumor necrosis factor-β (TNF-β),interleukin (IL)-12,IL-6 and IL-10 in plasma were measured by using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA),and flow cytometry (FCM)was applied to detect the percentage of lymphocyte subpopulation.The serum IgG,IgA and IgM levels were detected by velocity scatter turbidimetry.Results (1) The expressions of TLR2 mRNA and p38 MAPK mRNA in the measles group were both significantly lower than those in the healthy control group (all P < 0.05).(2) Compared with the healthy control group,the protein levels of IFN-γ,TNF-β and IL-12 in the plasma of the measles group decreased significantly (all P < 0.05),and the levels of IL-6 and IL-10 increased significantly(all P < 0.05).(3)Compared with the healthy control group,the percentage of CD3 +,CD4 +,CD4 +/CD8 + ratio and the level of IgG and IgA in the measles group decreased significantly(all P < 0.05),and the percentage of CD19 + increased significantly(P < 0.05),but there was no any significant change in the percentage of CD8 + and the level of IgM (all P > 0.05).Conclusions The mRNA expressions of TLR2 and p38 MAPK are low in PBMC in the measles children during acute phase.There are different degrees of suppression of cell immunity,humoral immune and cytokines disorder in children with measles.Defects of TLR2-p38 MAPK signal pathway may cause the formation of measles immune suppression.
2.Targeted monitoring on healthcare-associated infection in a respiratory in-tensive care unit of a teaching hospital
Jingwen LI ; Linfei WU ; Weijia YIN ; Zhiyong ZONG ; Shichao ZHU ; Hui ZHANG ; Wenzhi HUANG
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2015;(10):708-710,712
Objective To investigate the incidence of healthcare-associated infection (HAI)in patients in a respiratory in-tensive care unit (RICU)of a teaching hospital,and provide reference for HAI prevention and control.Methods All pa-tients admitted to this RICU from January to December 2014 were surveyed with prospective targeted monitoring method, surveyed data were analyzed statistically.Results A total of 561 patients were surveyed,43 patients developed 44 times HAI,HAI rate and HAI case rate were 7.66% and 7.84% respectively,incidence of HAI and adjusted incidence of HAI per 1 000 patient-days were 6.26‰ and 1.79‰ respectively.The main infection site was urinary tract (45.46%,n=20). Incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP ),catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI),and catheter-associat-ed urinary tract infection (CAUTI)per 1 000 catheter-days were 2.73‰(n=13),1.57‰(n=2),and 3.78‰(n=18)re-spectively.Incidence of HAI per 1 000 patient-days between the first and second half year of 2014 was significantly differ-ent(4.59‰ vs 7.89‰;u=-1.75,P =0.04).A total of 47 pathogenic strains were isolated,the main pathogens were gram-negative bacteria(n=26,55.32%).Conclusion The major HAI in RICU is device-associated infection,it is necessary to strengthen the management of invasive procedures;targeted monitoring can find the weak links of infection control prac-tice and helpful for taking effective prevention and control measures to reduce the incidence of HAI in ICU.
3.Clinical characteristics and pathogenic etiology of children with hand foot and mouth disease in Changchun city
Lihong LI ; Xiaojie ZHANG ; Liwei SUN ; Yonzhi HUANG ; Yu LIU ; Linfei DENG ; Chengxun WANG ; Yan HE ; Yuling TIAN ; Yanling ZHAO ; Liang HU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2011;18(6):515-517
Objective To learn the clinical manifestations and pathogenic situation of hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in Changchun children's hospital from 2009 to 2010.Methods We collected the faeces specimen and oropharyngeal swabs of 1 862 children patients who consulted in Changchun children's hospital from May 2009 to Nov 2010.The enterovirus 71 ( EV71 ) and Coxsackie virus A16 (CoxA16) of 1 514 faeces specimens were amplified with RT-PCR,and 530 oropharyngeal swabs' virus were isolated with rhabdomyosarcoma cell.Results The total HFMD patients were 1 175 in 2010,687 in 2009.The rate of serious patients was 6.26% (43/687) in 2009,and 16.51% ( 194/1 175 ) in 2010.The season of peak incidence in 2009 was June,and in 2010 were June,July and August.The gender distribution was 1 241 males and 621females.The average age of HFMD patients was ( 28.32 ± 15.22 ) months.And the distribution in city and countryside was 1:1.05.Total of 1 862 cases ( 100% ) had rash,55.69% ( 1 037/1 862) had fever,6.07%(113/1 862) had neurologic symptom and 1.41% (26/1 862) had vomiting when the patients admitted in our hospital.And there were 547 cases ( 29.41% ) emerging myocardium injury,548 cases (29.43% ) emerging neurologic complications and 82 cases (4.39% ) emerging respiratory complications during treatment.There were 166 positive with positive rate 31.32% in virus isolation.The positive rate of EV71 and CoxA16 were 9.62% and 10.57 in 2009,and 32.52% and 39.53% in 2010.Conclusion There were more HFMD patients in 2010 than 2009,and the proportion of serious patients was increased too.In summer and autumn,we should pay more attention to HFMD for fever children.HFMD could damage digestive system,respiratory system,circulatory system and nervous system.The nervous system of serious patients is more likely to be damaged.The pathogens of HFMD are diversity,but mainly are EV71 and CoxA16,and the pathogen of serious patients is mostly EV71.
4.Advances in the Targeted Delivery of Antibody Drug Conjugates
Linfei WU ; Shanshan HU ; Jiamin HUANG ; Hongzhang SHEN ; Xiaofeng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(9):1281-1286
Targeted delivery of antibody bound to antigen is a precise drug delivery mode. It is regarded as one of the ideal targeted drug delivery modes due to its high specificity and affinity, which opens up a new way to successfully solve the problem of poor selectivity of chemotherapy drugs in antitumor therapy. Currently, the research on antibody drug conjugates(ADCs) that bind monoclonal antibodies to target antigens has become a research hotspot of molecular targeted therapy. This paper reviews the mechanism of action, targeting strategies and progress in the targeted delivery of ADCs, in order to provide reference for the clinical development of new ADCs.
5.Functions of lamin B1 and the new progress of its roles in neurological diseases and tumors.
Siyang LIU ; Yong WU ; Linfei YANG ; Xiaohua LI ; Lihua HUANG ; Xiaowei XING
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2018;34(11):1742-1749
Lamin B1 is one of the essential members of the nuclear lamina protein family. Its main function is to maintain the integrity of nuclear skeleton, as well as to participate in the cell proliferation and aging by affecting the chromosome distribution. gene expression, and DNA damage repair. The abnormal expression of lamin B1 is related to certain diseases, including neurological diseases [e.g. neural tube defects (NDTs), adult-onset autosomal dominant leukodystrophy (ADLD)] and tumors (e.g. pancreatic cancer). It is also a potential tumor marker as well as drug target. Further research on lamin B1 will help people understand the molecular mechanism of the emergence and development of neural system diseases and tumors, and define a new future in drug target.
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6.Reliability and Validity of Morisky Medication Adherence Scale for Assessing Medication Adherence in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
WU Yuanyuan ; HUANG Linfei ; LUO Youyou ; SUN Jin ; CHEN Jie
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2023;40(22):3117-3123
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OBJECTIVE To explore the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Morisky scale(including guardian version and minor version) applied in assessing medication adherence of children with inflammatory bowel disease, and to clarify the current status and features of medication adherence in children. METHODS The 141 children with inflammatory bowel disease were studied, and collect data through on-site distribution and collection of questionnaires using the Chinese version of the Morisky scale as an evaluation tool. Cronbach's a and factor analysis were used to evaluate the internal consistency and construct validity of scales, respectively, and Spearman test was used to evaluate the correlation between medication adherence and disease severity in children. RESULTS The internal consistency of guardian and minor version of Morisky scale determined by Cronbach's a were 0.701 and 0.738, respectively, while factor analysis indicated that the two scales were all composed of three factors which could explain 67.94% and 72.24% of total variance contribution rate, respectively. The adherence score of the 141 children was 6.75(4.75, 8.0). Among them, 58(41.1%), 39(27.7%) and 44(31.2%) children had poor, moderate and good medication adherence respectively; significant negative correlation was found between children's medication adherence and their disease severity(Rs=-0.286, P=0.001). CONCLUSION Both the guardian and minor version of the Chinese-version Morisky scale exhibit good reliability and validity in evaluating medication adherence in children with inflammatory bowel disease, thus can be applied to evaluate medication adherence in children. Nearly half of the children with inflammatory bowel disease have poor medication adherence, while forgetting to take medicine is the main barrier, and significant negative correlation is found between children's medication adherence and their disease severity, high attention should be given to clinical practice.