1.Effects of Spirulina phycocyanin on antioxidant capacity of ethanol-induced oxidative stress mice
Chinese Journal of Biologicals 2023;36(11):1301-1305
Objective To investigate the effect of Spirulina phycocyanin on antioxidant capacity of ethanol-induced oxidative stress mice.Methods Forty-eight female KM mice were selected and randomly divided into four groups:The blank group,model group,low-dose group and high-dose group,12 for each group. Mice in low-dose and high-dose group were given0. 15 g/kg and 0. 30 g/kg phycocyanin by intragastric administration,once a day,continuously for 42 d,and the body mass of mice were weighed. Fasting for 16 h(overnight)after the last intragastric administration,50% ethanol was given once at 12 mL/kg body mass. The mice in model group were only given 50% ethanol by intragastric administration,while the mice in blank group were not given intragastric administration. After 6 h,the blood samples were collected and the sera were separated and detected for the content of 8-isoprostane by corresponding kit. The liver tissues of mice in each group were taken aseptically. After grinding and centrifuging,the supernatant was taken and detected for the contents of protein carbonyl,glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)and reduced glutathione(GSH)with corresponding kits. The correlation between mouse body mass and GSH was analyzed.Results Compared with the blank group,the body mass of mice in the model group increased,while the difference was not significant(F = 1. 585,P > 0. 05);the contents of 8-isoprostane in serum,protein carbonyl and GSH in liver tissue significantly increased(F = 11. 697,13. 582 and 17. 213 respectively,each P < 0. 05);the content of GSH-Px in liver tissue decreased,while the difference was not significant(F = 5. 978,P > 0. 05). Compared with the model group,the body mass of mice in low-dose and high-dose groups decreased significantly(F = 4. 125 and 18. 842 respectively,each P < 0. 05);the contents of 8-isoprostane in serum and protein carbonyl in liver tissue decreased significantly(F = 10. 695~40. 512,each P < 0. 01);the contents of GSH-Px and GSH in liver tissue significantly increased(F = 42. 65~76. 379,each P < 0. 01). The content of GSH in liver tissue was negatively correlated with the body mass of mice(R2= 0. 013 49,P > 0. 05).Conclusion Phycocyanin reduced the oxidative damage,improved the antioxidant capacity,and reduced the body mass of ethanol-induced oxidative stress mice.
2.Association between hepatitis B virus infection and the incidence risk of chronic pancreatitis
Jie XIE ; Chengzhong LI ; Haoze LIU ; Aijing XU
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2017;17(2):99-103
Objective To investigate the correlation of previous hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection with the incidence risk of chronic pancreatitis (CP).Methods This was a case control study.Five hundred and seventy-one patients with CP admitted in the Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University between January 2015 and October 2016 were enrolled, and 1216 sex and age matched health individuals were also enrolled as the control group.The 5 serum HBV markers(HBsAg,HBsAb, HBeAg, HBeAb and HBcAb) were detected and their correlation with CP incidence was analyzed.Results The positive rate of HBsAg in the CP group and the control group were 3.0% and 3.8%, respectively, and the difference was statistical significant.(OR=0.039, 95% CI 0.02~0.80, P<0.00), but in all the HBsAg positive models (HBVM) the difference of CP and control groups was not statistical significant.HBsAb positive rate in CP group and the control group were 51.8% and 75.0%, respectively, and the difference was statistical significant(P<0.000).HBeAg positive rate in CP group and the control group were 1.1% and 0.1%, the difference was statistical significant (P<0.05), but in all the HBeAg positive models, the CP group and the control group had no statistical difference (P>0.05).The positive rate of HBeAb in the CP group and the control group were 24.3% and 10.8%, respectively, and the difference was statistical significant(P<0.00).The positive rate of HBcAb in the CP group and the control group were 50.1% and 16.5%, respectively,and the difference was statistical significant(P<0.000).In the(HBsAb+, HBeAb+, HBcAb+), (HBsAb+, HBcAb+), (HBeAb+, HBcAb+), (HBcAb+) models, the positive rate in CP group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.000).Multivariate regression analysis showed that the positivity of HBsAb and HBeAb were the protection factors for the occurrence of CP(P<0.05),and HBcAb positivity was the independent risk factor for CP (OR=6.931,P<0.000).Conclusions HBsAb and HBeAb poitivity were the protectors for CP, while HBcAb positivity could be considered as an independent risk factor for CP.
3.The effect of sonic activated device used for different time on intracanal smear layer removal: An SEM analysis
Min XIAO ; Jin LIU ; Xiaomin FAN ; Haoze WU ; Jueyu WANG ; Kejing WANG ; Na LI ; Wenkai JIANG ; Xiaohan MEI
STOMATOLOGY 2023;43(1):46-51
Objective :
To observe the clearance of smear layer on the root canal wall in different action time by scanning electron microscope (SEM), and to determine the optimal amount of time using sonically activated irrigation to wash root canal in clinic.
Methods:
Fifty-six ex vivo human anterior teeth with single straight root canal were selected. After routine mechanical preparation, they were divided into two experimental groups according to different irrigating agents: saline group and EDTA group. Each group was assisted by VDW sonic activation EDDY. The saline group was divided into three subgroups according to the irrigating time: 5 s, 30 s and 50 s; EDTA group was divided into six subgroups according to the irrigating time: 5 s, 10 s, 20 s, 30 s, 40 s and 50 s. The control group did not undergo root canal irrigation. After irrigation, the root was cut longitudinally. The smear layer of crown, middle and apical of root canal wall was observed by SEM.
Results:
After irrigating for 30 seconds, there was a significant difference between the normal saline group and the control group and the 5 second group (P<0.05), and there was no difference in the middle and apical part (P>0.05). After 50 seconds, there was a significant difference in the score of the smear layer between the apical area and the other groups (P<0.05). After irrigating for 5 seconds or 10 seconds in EDTA group, there was a significant difference between the scores of the crown and middle area of the root canal and the control group (P<0.05), and there was no significant difference in the apical area (P>0.05). There was a significant difference between the 20-40 second group and the first two groups (P<0.05). There was a significant difference between the 50 second group and the other groups (P<0.05). Comparing the cleaning effect on the smear layer after 50 seconds of irrigating between the two experimental groups, the whole root canal showed significant statistical difference (P<0.05).
Conclusion
The EDTA-assisted sonic activated device used for 50 seconds has the best cleaning effect.
4.Maternal iron status in the first trimester is associated with gestational diabetes mellitus and macrosomia
Feiling HUANG ; Liangkun MA ; Shuai MA ; Yixuan HOU ; Aimin YAO ; Liangyu XIA ; Songlin YU ; Shanshan LI ; Haoze LUO ; Zikun ZHOU ; Jiaxin ZHANG ; Yanping LIU
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2020;14(6):515-520
Objective:To evaluate the association of maternal nutrition status in the first trimester with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and macrosomia.Methods:378 pregnant women who took prenatal care in Shunyi Women′s and Children′s Hospital of Beijing Children′s Hospital were enrolled in the study. Blood samples were collected at first prenatal visit (<12 gestation weeks) to measure the level of hemoglobin and iron status indexes including serum iron, ferritin, transferrin, total iron binding capacity, iron saturation, transferrin saturation. The incidence of GDM and macrosomia were collected and Logistic regression was used to evaluate the associations of maternal nutrients status in the first trimester with GDM and macrosomia.Results:The incidence rate of GDM was16.9%,the incidence of anemia and iron deficiency in the first trimester were2.4% and 2.5%, respectively. After adjustment for variables such as maternal age, pre-pregnancy BMI, family history of diabetes, and parity, Logistic regression showed that in the first trimester, iron saturation>50% ( OR=0.238, 95% CI 0.068-0.831), transferrin saturation>50% ( OR=0.08, 95% CI 0.010-0.677) were protective factors of GDM; iron saturation 25%-50% ( OR=0.361, 95% CI 0.143-0.908); transferrin saturation 25%-50% ( OR=0.383, 95% CI 0.165-0.891); ferritin>30 ng/ml ( OR=0.418, 95% CI0.186-0.939) were protective factors of macrosomia. Conclusion:Maternal iron status in the first trimester might be associated with GDM and macrosomia. Thus, maternal iron status assessment in the first trimester is necessary.