1.Diagnosis of an Outbreak of Canine Distemper in Cynomolgus Monkeys in an Experimental Monkey Farm in 2019
Chenjuan WANG ; Lingyan YANG ; Lipeng WANG ; Xueping SUN ; Jingwen LI ; Lianxiang GUO ; Rong RONG ; Changjun SHI
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2025;45(3):360-367
Objective To report the diagnosis of a canine distemper virus outbreak among a colony of cynomolgus monkeys at an experimental monkey farm in 2019. MethodsA total of 46 samples were collected from 21 diseased cynomolgus monkeys (exhibiting symptoms such as facial rash, skin scurf, runny nose, and diarrhea) and from one deceased monkey at an experimental monkey breeding farm in South China in late 2019, including serum, skin rash swabs, and anticoagulated whole blood, liver, lung, and skin tissues were submitted for testing. All submitted samples were tested for canine distemper virus gene fragments using real-time quantitative PCR, while immunohistochemical staining was performed to detect canine distemper virus nucleoprotein in lung tissues. The skin tissue of the deceased monkey was ground and sieved. The filtrate was inoculated into a monolayer MDCK cell line for virus isolation. Then, whole-genome sequencing was performed to identify the isolated virus. The Clustal Omega tool was used to align and analyze the homology of different Asian canine distemper virus isolates. A phylogenetic tree was constructed, followed by genetic evolutionary analysis. ResultsClinical retrospective analysis revealed that the diseased cynomolgus monkeys exhibited symptoms similar to those observed in cynomolgus monkeys infected with measles virus. Necropsy findings showed red lesions in the lungs and significant hemorrhage in the colonic mucosa. Real-time quantitative PCR detected canine distemper virus nucleic acid in the serum, skin rash swabs of the infected monkeys, and various tissue samples of the deceased monkey, all of which tested positive. Calculation based on the standard curve formula indicated the viral load was highest in the skin tissue. Immunohistochemical staining of the deceased monkey's lung tissue demonstrated aggregation of CDV nucleoprotein in alveolar epithelial cells, bronchi, and bronchioles. A CDV strain was isolated from the skin tissue of the deceased monkey. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that this strain shares the closest relationship (98.86%) with the Asian-1 type canine distemper virus strain CDV/dog/HCM/33/140816, previously identified in dogs in Vietnam. ConclusionBased on comprehensive analysis of clinical symptoms, nucleic acid detection, viral protein immunohistochemistry, and whole-genome sequencing results, the diagnosis confirms that the cynomolgus monkeys in this facility are infected with canine distemper virus. It is recommended to include canine distemper virus as a routine surveillance target in captive monkey populations. Additionally, this study provides a foundation for further research on the molecular biological characteristics of canine distemper virus.
2.Diagnosis of an Outbreak of Canine Distemper in Cynomolgus Monkeys in an Experimental Monkey Farm in 2019
Chenjuan WANG ; Lingyan YANG ; Lipeng WANG ; Xueping SUN ; Jingwen LI ; Lianxiang GUO ; Rong RONG ; Changjun SHI
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2025;45(3):360-367
Objective To report the diagnosis of a canine distemper virus outbreak among a colony of cynomolgus monkeys at an experimental monkey farm in 2019. MethodsA total of 46 samples were collected from 21 diseased cynomolgus monkeys (exhibiting symptoms such as facial rash, skin scurf, runny nose, and diarrhea) and from one deceased monkey at an experimental monkey breeding farm in South China in late 2019, including serum, skin rash swabs, and anticoagulated whole blood, liver, lung, and skin tissues were submitted for testing. All submitted samples were tested for canine distemper virus gene fragments using real-time quantitative PCR, while immunohistochemical staining was performed to detect canine distemper virus nucleoprotein in lung tissues. The skin tissue of the deceased monkey was ground and sieved. The filtrate was inoculated into a monolayer MDCK cell line for virus isolation. Then, whole-genome sequencing was performed to identify the isolated virus. The Clustal Omega tool was used to align and analyze the homology of different Asian canine distemper virus isolates. A phylogenetic tree was constructed, followed by genetic evolutionary analysis. ResultsClinical retrospective analysis revealed that the diseased cynomolgus monkeys exhibited symptoms similar to those observed in cynomolgus monkeys infected with measles virus. Necropsy findings showed red lesions in the lungs and significant hemorrhage in the colonic mucosa. Real-time quantitative PCR detected canine distemper virus nucleic acid in the serum, skin rash swabs of the infected monkeys, and various tissue samples of the deceased monkey, all of which tested positive. Calculation based on the standard curve formula indicated the viral load was highest in the skin tissue. Immunohistochemical staining of the deceased monkey's lung tissue demonstrated aggregation of CDV nucleoprotein in alveolar epithelial cells, bronchi, and bronchioles. A CDV strain was isolated from the skin tissue of the deceased monkey. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that this strain shares the closest relationship (98.86%) with the Asian-1 type canine distemper virus strain CDV/dog/HCM/33/140816, previously identified in dogs in Vietnam. ConclusionBased on comprehensive analysis of clinical symptoms, nucleic acid detection, viral protein immunohistochemistry, and whole-genome sequencing results, the diagnosis confirms that the cynomolgus monkeys in this facility are infected with canine distemper virus. It is recommended to include canine distemper virus as a routine surveillance target in captive monkey populations. Additionally, this study provides a foundation for further research on the molecular biological characteristics of canine distemper virus.
3.Antiepileptic and neuroprotective mechanism of ursolic acid based on full-length transcriptome analysis
Juanjuan LI ; Yue HUANG ; Yahe WANG ; Lianxiang ZHANG ; Yuanyuan QIANG ; Le GUO ; Kunmei LIU
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2024;55(4):512-521
This study explores the potential antiepileptic mechanism of ursolic acid(UA)and its improvement of GABAergic interneuron damage induced by epilepsy based on transcriptome analysis.Hippocampal tissues from rats in the control group(NC group),epilepsy group(SE group),and epilepsy UA treatment group(UA group)were subjected to full-length transcriptome sequencing.The obtained sequencing data were analyzed,using gene ontology(GO),the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG),and protein-protein interaction(PPI)to perform the analysis of differential genes(DEGs).The expression levels of key differential genes were verified using RT-qPCR in hippocampal tissue.Finally,an epilepsy in vitro model was constructed on primary neurons,RT-qPCR was used to verify the expression levels of key differential genes,and the expression level of GABAA receptor γ2 subunit(GABRG2)on neurons was further examined using immunofluorescence and Western blot.The heatmap of pairwise sample expression correlation and the clustering analysis of differentially expressed genes showed that the SE group was farthest from the NC group,and that after UA treatment,the overall trend shifted towards the normal group.Compared with the SE group,a total of 220 differential genes were screened in the UA group,including 143 upregulated genes and 77 downregulated genes.GO enrichment analysis showed that it involved three processes in the primary classification:biological processes,cellular components,and molecular functions.KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed that DEGs were involved in 36 biological pathways,including cAMP signaling pathway and calcium signaling pathway.PPI analysis showed that DEGs were closely related to GABA and inflammation.RT-qPCR results showed that UA treatment increased the expression levels of GABA receptor-related gene(Gng4),GABA synthesis-related gene(Camk2a,Vgf,and Npy)and inflammation-related gene(Timp1 and Spp1)in hippocampal tissue,and decreased the expression levels of GABA synthesis-related gene(Nptx2)and cAMP-related pathway gene(Gnas).It further confirmed that UA treatment increased the expression levels of Gng4 and Camk2a on neurons and decreased the expression level of Gnas.Immunofluorescence and Western blot results showed that,compared with the SE group,the expression level of GABRG2 on primary neurons increased after UA treatment.This study enriched the transcriptome data of UA's antiepileptic effect and laid a theoretical foundation for further research on UA's antiepileptic and neuroprotective effects.
4.Establishment and practice of virtual simulation experimental teaching platform of Health Management
Lianxiang LI ; Hailei ZHAO ; Jijia SUN ; An ZHANG ; Minghan WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2024;23(3):371-377
In order to solve the problems in traditional health management experimental teaching, such as high cost, safety and difficult repeatability, a virtual simulation experimental teaching platform for health management combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) characteristics has been constructed by using virtual simulation, multimedia, and human-computer interaction technologies, which comprises TCM constitution identification, TCM health management and health management service process. Through the combination of virtual simulation and reality situation, the platform has formed an online and offline model of experimental teaching, which has improved the innovation and practice ability of students and enhanced the teaching quality.
5.Mediating effect of parental hostile attribution bias on depression and anxiety between parents and children
SHEN Lianxiang ; MAO Wenjuan ; WANG Yongguang ; SHEN Zhihua ; GAN Junyi
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(6):479-482
Objective:
To explore the mediating effect of parental hostile attribution bias on depression and anxiety between parents and children, so as to provide the reference for the promotion of children's mental health.
Methods:
Students of grades 2-6 in two public primary schools in Linping District, Hangzhou City and their parents were investigated using stratified sampling method in November 2022. Emotions of children were surveyed using Depression Self-Rating Scale for Child (DSRSC) and Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED), while emotions and hostile attribution bias of parents were surveyed using Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS), Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Social Cognitive Screening Questionnaire (SCSQ). Mediating effect of parental hostile attribution bias on depression and anxiety between parents and children was analyzed using a structural equation model.
Results:
Totally 300 questionnaires were allocated, and 263 valid questionnaires were recovered, with an effective rate of 87.67%. There were 137 boys (52.09%), and 126 girls (47.91%), with a mean age of (9.95±1.44) years. There were 69 fathers and 194 mothers investigated. The prevalence of depression among parents was 27.00%, the prevalence of anxiety among parents was 4.18%, and the median score of hostile attribution bias was 1.00 (interquartile range, 2.00). The prevalence of depression among children was 11.03%, and the prevalence of anxiety among children was 29.66%. Parents' depression and anxiety affected children's depression and anxiety directly (effect value=0.270, 95%CI: 0.131-0.436), and also indirectly affected children's depression and anxiety by increasing their hostile attribution bias (effect value=0.028, 95%CI: 0.004-0.082), with the mediating effect contributed 9.40% of the total effect.
Conclusion
Parents' depression and anxiety affect children's depression and anxiety directly or indirectly through hostile attribution bias.
6.Factors influencing the interval from isolation to diagnosis of local COVID-19 in Shaanxi Province
Fangliang LEI ; Jianhua WANG ; Xiaoying WU ; Lili ZHANG ; Juan’e LI ; Xiao YAO ; Lianxiang LI
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(2):288-293
【Objective】 To understand the epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 in Shaanxi Province from December 9, 2021 to January 20, 2022, and analyze the factors influencing the interval from isolation to diagnosis. 【Methods】 We collected the data of local COVID-19 cases from December 9, 2021 to January 20, 2022 published on the official website of Health Commission of Shaanxi Province. Descriptive statistical method was used to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 in Shaanxi Province. Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis H test were used to compare the differences between groups. The unconditional Logistic regression model was applied to analyze the factors influencing the interval between isolation and diagnosis. 【Results】 The outbreak of COVID-19 in Shaanxi Province started on December 9, 2021 and ended on January 20, 2022. The overall change trend of the outbreak showed an "inverted V" shape. A total of 2,080 confirmed local cases were reported, and the main type of disease was mild, with an incidence rate of 5.26/100,000. Xi’an had the most cases, accounting for 98.69% of the total. The reported cases were mainly concentrated in people aged 21 to 55 years old, with a male-to-female sex ratio of 1.19∶1. The median interval from isolation to diagnosis was 3 days, the shortest interval being 0 day and the longest interval being 21 days. Unconditional Logistic regression model analysis showed that the way of finding cases was the factor influencing the interval from isolation to diagnosis. Compared with the way of isolation of the key population, the way of the nucleic acid screening could reduce the risk of late detection of confirmed cases by 89% (OR=0.11, 95% CI: 0.07-0.16). 【Conclusion】 The way of finding cases is the factor influencing the interval from isolation to diagnosis. In the face of the recent intensification of the spread of Omicron variant in mainland China, accurate and rapid identification and detection of confirmed cases can not only reduce the risk of the spread of the epidemic, but also endeavor more time and initiative for the treatment of patients, which is the key to curbing the spread of the epidemic.
7.Application of Delphi method to building a visual literacy evaluation system for pupils
Wenqing GUAN ; Jiayi JIN ; Chunxia SHEN ; Yunkai WU ; Linfen WANG ; Lianxiang SHEN
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2019;31(2):148-153
Objective :
To construct a visual literacy evaluation system for pupils by Delphi expert consultation method(Delphi method).
Methods :
The visual literacy evaluation indices for pupils were preliminarily constructed through literature review. Twenty experts in relevant fields were invited and the visual literacy evaluation system for pupils was established by two rounds of expert consultation based on Delphi method.
Results :
The average age of 20 experts was(48.35±5.79)years old,of which 19 experts had senior titles,and 17 experts had master's degree or above. The enthusiasm of the experts in two rounds of consulting was both 100.00%. The average authoritative coefficient(W)of the experts was 0.88. For the first consulting round,the W of importance scores from experts was 0.91(P<0.01);the W of operability scores from experts was 0.89(P<0.01),which indicated satisfactory consistency. For the second consulting round,the W of importance scores from experts was 0.79(P<0.01);the W of operability scores from experts was 0.77(P<0.01),which also indicated satisfactory consistency. The finalized visual literacy evaluation system for pupils after two rounds of expert consultation included three primary indices(eye care knowledge literacy,eye care attitude literacy and eye care behavior literacy),six secondary indices(basic knowledge,eye care behavior,eye care attitude,eye care willingness,bad eye care behavior and eye protection)and 40 tertiary indices(≥5.0 of eyesight among normal people,always wearing glasses due to poor eyesight and so on).
Conclusion
The experts who participated in the construction of visual literacy evaluation system for pupils had strong professional representativeness,high enthusiasm,high authority and good coordination,and the evaluation system can be used for evaluating pupils visual literacy.
8.Effect of deep brain stimulation of subthalamic nucleus on non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease
Xiaoxiao LI ; Yang LIU ; Zimu SONG ; Tao SUN ; Lianxiang ZHANG ; Feng WANG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2019;18(4):351-356
Objective To study the effect of deep brain stimulation of subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) on non-motor symptoms (NMSs) in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD).Methods Seventeen PD patients,admitted to and accepted bilateral STN-DBS in our hospital from 2012 to 2018,were chosen in our study.Unified Parkinson's Rating Scale (UPDRS) Ⅲ and Non-motor Symptoms Scale (NMSS) were used to evaluate the motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms one week before and 12 months after surgery.The correlations of motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms with age and gender were analyzed.Results The UPDRS Ⅲ total scores of 17 patients were 33.48+10.00 one week before DBS and 10.59±6.70 one year after DBS,with statistically significant difference (P<0.05).The NMSS total scores were 144.47±51.31 one week before DBS and 86.35±40.23 one year after DBS,with statistically significant difference (P<0.05).There were statistically significant differences in scores of sleep and fatigue,mental and behavioral abnormalities,sensory abnormality,cognitive impairment and constipation between one week before and one year after surgery (P<0.05).NMSS scores showed no significant correlation with gender,but showed significant correlations with age,course of disease and Hoehn-Yahr grading (P<0.05).Conclusion Bilateral STN-DBS can significantly improve some non-motor symptoms to a certain degree.
9.Verification application of PCR techniques with different principles in prenatal diagnosis of thalassemia
Qizhi XIAO ; Ge WANG ; Lianxiang LI ; Lei LI ; Jianhong XIE ; Yuqiu ZHOU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(6):994-996
Objective To evaluate the necessity and feasibility by using two different PCR-based techniques for prenatal diagnosis of thalassemia. Methods 509 specimens for prenatal diagnosis of thalassemia were detected respectively by single tube multiplex PCR(STMP),reverse dot blot(RDB)or probe melting curve assay(PMCA)for commonα-thalassemia orβ-thalassemia mutations in double-blind tests. Samples with different detection results were confirmed with DNA sequencing analysis. Prenatal diagnosis of thalassemia results were verified or followed up after birth. Results In detectingα-thalassemia andβ-thalassemia,there was one case in STMP + RDB and another case PMCA indicating differentiating results. The detection sensitivity of STMP + RDB was higher than that of PMCA,and its difference can be used as an indication for maternal blood contamination. Conclusion The two PCR methods with different principles were necessary and feasible for the prenatal diagnosis of thalassemia. The two methods were complementary to each other ,which can ensure the reliability of the prenatal diagnosis results and reduce the defects of single technique. It is worthy to be popularized in clinical application.
10.Impact of early renal replacement therapy on the prognosis of patients with severe acute pancreatitis
Funan ZHANG ; Lianxiang YANG ; Hongfeng LIU ; Lei ZHANG ; Lijun WANG ; Heyong TIAN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2017;38(23):3217-3218,3221
Objective To explore the impact of early use of renal replacement therapy on the prognosis of severe acute pancreati-tis patients .Methods 60 cases of patients with severe acute pancreatitis were chosen between September 2015 and June 2016 in De-partment of General Surgery in our hospital ,and were randomly divided into treatment group (n=30) and control group (n=30) with the method of number table .The patients in the control group were treated with conventional therapy ,treatment group was given the early use of renal replacement therapy (within 12 h after onset) .The scores of Acute Physiology and Chronic Health E-valuation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) ,partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2 ) ,oxygenation index (PaO2/FiO2 ) ,lactate (Lac) ,C-reactive protein (CRP) ,interleukin 1 (IL-1 ) ,and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels before treatment ,12 h ,24 h ,48 h and 72 h after treatment were com-pared between two groups ,and the incidence of abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) was compared as well .Results The difference of the indicators before treatment between two groups was not significant different (P>0 .05);the scores of APACHEⅡ ,PaO2 ,PaO2/FiO2 and Lac levels at 12 h ,24 h ,48 h and 72 h after treatment in treatment group were all lower than those in con-trol group ,and the difference was statistically significant (P<0 .05);CRP ,IL-1 and IL-6 levels at 24 h ,48 h and 72 h after treat-ment in treatment group were lower than those in control group ,and the difference was statistically significant (P<0 .05) .In the control group ,5 cases had ACS ,the incidence rate was 16 .7% ,and there was no case having ACS in treatment group and the differ-ence was statistically significant (P<0 .05) .Conclusion The early application of renal replacement therapy can effectively improve the physiological indexes of patients with severe acute pancreatitis ,inhibit the inflammatory response rapidly ,reduce damage to the abdominal organs ,and is worthy of promotion and application in clinical practice .


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