1.Synergetic Protection for Zika Virus
Jincheng YANG ; Jiaqing YAN ; Bei JIA
China Pharmacist 2017;20(5):890-892
The paper analyzed the structural characteristics, biological characteristics, infection symptoms, detection methods and corresponding protective measures of Zika virus, as well as analyzed coping strategies for high-risk groups (pregnant women and infants).Zika virus is nonsegmented, single-stranded,and positive-sense RNA genome with fast spreading.Fever and arthralgia are its common symptoms.Currently, it can be tested in serum, urine and saliva samples.The virus protection can be classified into overall control from government, total prevention from society and individual protection according to the guidelines.It is severe to prevent and control epidemic situation of Zika virus, and it needs to improve the whole nation's prevention and treatment ability, and it can improve other social problems through Zika virus prevention.
2.Testing and its clinical significance of plasma neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin in patients with acute pancreatitis
Jun XU ; Su YAN ; Jiaqing SHEN ; Tingting XIA ; Weichang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2014;34(3):175-177
Objective To quantify the concentration of peripheral blood plasma neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) and to explore its value in assessment of the severity of AP.Methods From June 2011 to March 2012,83 patients with AP were selected,among those 43 cases were mild acute pancreatitis (MAP) and 40 were severe acute pancreatitis (SAP).The control group included 30 healthy individuals.The peripheral blood of patients with AP and healthy controls was collected,and plasma was isolated after centrifuged.The concentration of NGAL in plasma was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).The t-test was performed for comparison between groups.The correlation between the concentration of NGAL in plasma and clinical parameters of AP was analyzed by Spearman rank order correlation analysis.The diagnosis value of the concentration of NGAL in SAP was evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and area under the curve (AUC).Results The concentration of plasma NGAL in AP group ((10.30± 5.97)nmol/L) was higher than that in healthy control group ((1.94±1.35) nmol/L) and the difference was statistically significant (t=11.924,P<0.01).The concentration of plasma NGAL in SAP group ((14.61 ±5.28) nmol/L) was higher than that in MAP group ((6.27±-3.09) nmol/L) and healthy control group,the differences was statistically significant (t=8.677 and 14.539,both P<0.01).The concentration of plasma NGAL of AP patients was positively correlated with acute physiology and chronic health evaluation-Ⅱ score,Ranson score,bedside index for severity in acute pancreatitis score,computed tomography (CT) severity index,C-reactive protein,white blood cells and the days of hospitalization (r=0.651,0.556,0.514,0.620,0.320,0.458 and 0.346,all P<0.05).The area under the ROC curve of plasma NGAL concentration in diagnosis of SAP was 0.926 (95%CI:0,870-0.983).The cutoff value of plasma NGAL level in diagnosis of SAP was 8.44 nmol/L.The sensitivity and specificity was 87.5 % and 88.9%,respectively.Conclusions Plasma NGAL level is correlated with the severity of patients with AP.NGAL may be one of the markers for the early diagnosis of SAP.
3.The effect of basic fibroblast growth factor on the gene expression of syndecan-4 by human periodontal ligament cell in culture.
Jiaqing YAN ; Chongtao LIN ; Yuqin SHEN ; Yan LIU ; Xiaomin ZHANG
West China Journal of Stomatology 2011;29(6):588-591
OBJECTIVETo study the effect of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on the gene expression of syndecan-4 by human periodontal ligament cell (PDLC) in culture, and discuss the effect of bFGF on human PDLC proliferation and migration.
METHODS68 adolescent (12-18 years old) health premolar were collected, which were extracted for orthodontic reason. Human PDLC were cultured and stimulated by exogenous bFGF. After cultured 24, 48, 72h, gene expression of syndecan-4 was detected by SYBR green quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction.
RESULTSThe mRNA expression of syndecan-4 in 24 h group increased markedly than that in control group (P < 0.01), expecially in 1.0 ng x mL(-1) group. 1.0 ng x mL(-1) group in 48 h higher than that control group (P < 0.05). 1.0 ng x mL(-1) group in 72h compared with control group was lower (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONThe mRNA expression of syndecan-4 was increased by bFGF at the beginning, but the expression was decreased with the time. The expression of such changes may be one of the important factors which participate in the migration process of PDLC.
Cells, Cultured ; Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 ; Humans ; Periodontal Ligament ; RNA, Messenger ; Syndecan-4
4.Interpretation of and lessons from the guidelines on infection prevention and control of old-age institutions in the context of COVID-19 pandemic
Wenting CAO ; Jiaqing YAN ; Shufen ZHU ; Jialing WU ; Jiayu GONG ; Xiuyi LIN ; Yixin WU ; Aiyong ZHU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(4):403-407
This paper interprets the content and recommendations of the guidelines on infection prevention and control in long-term care facilities put forward by the World Health Organization (WHO) during the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and actively explores the key points of nursing and infection prevention and control measures for the long-term care facilities under the background of repeated outbreaks, with the aim of providing care measures and infection prevention and control measures that suit our national conditions to improve the living standards of the elderly and protect them from viral infection amid the recurring pandemic.