1.Analysis of the focus groups' iodine nutritional status after implementation of a new standard of salt iodization
Mingjian YANG ; Zhiping ZHANG ; Hui ZHANG ; Hui WEN ; Mei LIN
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2017;36(7):512-515
Objective To know the focus groups' iodine nutrition level after implementation of a new standard of salt iodization,and to provide technical support for iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) prevention in Nanping City.Methods According to the requirements of Focus Groups' Iodine Nutrition and Related Health Monitoring Program in Fujian Province,Yanping,Jian'ou,Zhenghe,Jianyang and Shaowu counties (cities,districts) were selected for monitoring in 2014;Pucheng,Songxi,Wuyishan,Shunchang and Guangze counties (cities,districts) were selected for monitoring in 2015.We studied:①The water iodine:2 tap water samples were collected from centralized water supply system;from decentralized water supply system,2 residents drinking water samples were collected according to each of five directions of east,west,south,north,and center,for determination of water iodine content.②Salt iodine:4 administrative villages (neighborhood committees) were selected from each monitoring site,from which 15 households were selected,edible salt samples were collected,and salt iodine content was tested.③Urinary iodine:one primary school was selected from each monitoring site,30-40 students aged from 8-10 years old were selected from each primary school,urine samples were collected for detecting urinary iodine.④Salt intake per capita:among the 8-10 years old students whom had been collected urine samples,10 students' family edible salt samples were collected,then the salt intake per capita was measured via 3-days weighing method.⑤ Goiter:in Jianyang and Shaowu Cities in 2014,and in Guangze and Shunchang Cities in 2015,the thyroid volume was measured using ultrasound,and goiter rate was calculated of 8-10 years old students whom had been collected urine samples before.⑥Pregnant women urinary iodine:20 pregnant women (early,middle and late pregnancy were included) were selected in each monitoring site,urine samples were collected for detecting urinary iodine.Results Investigation results in 2014 and 2015 were as follows:61 and 50 samples of daily drinking water of the two years were investigated,the medians of drinking water iodine were 1.5 and 5.7 μg/L for each group of samples,respectively;and daily salt intake of 253 and 250 residents of the two years were investigated,and the medians intake were 6.8 and 6.9 g/d,respectively;1 500 and 1 500 residential edible salt samples in the two years were tested,iodized salt coverage rates were 99.7% (1 496/1 500) and 99.9% (1 498/1 500),respectively,qualified rates of iodized salt were 95.7% (1 431/1 496) and 94.5% (1 416/1 498),respectively,qualified iodized salt consumption rates were 95.4% (1 431/1 500) and 94.4% (1 416/ 1 500),respectively;of which 749 and 1 000 8-10 years old children's urinary iodine were also tested,and children's urinary iodine medians were 190.1 and 210.4 μg/L,respectively;300 and 275 thyroids of children aged from 8 to 10 were tested,and goiter rates (ultrasound method) were 1.3% (4/300) and 2.9% (8/275),respectively;500 and 500 pregnant women urinary iodine were tested in the two years,and pregnant women urinary iodine medians were 133.2 and 150.3 μg/L,respectively,the pregnant women urinary iodine median of the Nanping City of 10 counties (cities,districts) and 7 counties (cities,districts) were less than 150 μg/L.Conclusions Nanping City's natural environment iodine is deficient.After the new standard of salt iodization,we can continue to promote the process of the standard of eliminating IDD in China,besides,8-10 years old children's iodine nutrition is basically at the appropriate level,but the level of pregnant women has showed a slightly deficiency.
2.Inhibitive Effects of RNA Interference on Caspase-3 Gene Expression
Jinguang WANG ; Xin JING ; Jianmin ZHANG ; Mingjian ZHANG ; Chen FU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2009;15(4):327-329
Objective To investigate the effects of RNA interference (RNAi) on Caspase-3 expression.Methods According to the gene sequence and the secondary structure characteristics of Caspase-3, three siRNA (Si-Caspase-3-1, Si-Caspase-3-2 and Si-Caspase-3-3) were designed with 21 basic group, and siRNAs against Caspase-3 gene were synthesized. With the liposome conduct, the synthesized siRNAs were transferred into neuroglia cells. After the cells crept the slices, cells were dyed with fluor Hoechst33258; the apoptotic cells were stained with TUNEL, the normal neuroglia cells were as control, the Caspase-3 protease activity were detected with hemi-quantitative RT-PCR and Western blot.Results The synthesized siRNAs could inhibit the expression of Caspase-3 gene. For Si-Caspase-3-3, the expression inhibition rate of Caspase-3 mRNA was 86.32% in neuroglia cell.Conclusion The synthesized siRNAs can inhibit the expression of Caspase-3 gene at cell level.
3.Diagnostic value of serum PLA2R antibody detection for idiopathic membranous nephropathy: A meta-analysis
Mingjian LIAN ; Rong LU ; Jiaqin ZHANG ; Guolin HONG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science 2017;35(7):545-549
Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of serum M-type phospholipase A2 receptor(PLA2R) antibody detection for the diagnosis of idiopathic membranous nephropathy(IMN) by meta analysis.Methods By searching the databases of PubMed,Emabse,Wanfang and CNKI from inception to May,2017,all the literatures referred to serum PLA2R antibody for the diagnosis of IMN in both English and Chinese were reviewed and selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.QUADAS was used to assess the quality of eligible studies.Meta-disc 1.4 was used to analyze heterogeneity and pooled effectsize and Stata 12.0 was used to analyze publication bias.Results A total of 20 studies with high quality were included.Heterogeneity test indicated there was no threshold effect.The pooled sensitivity was 0.69 (95 % CI:0.67 to 0.72),the pooled specificity was 0.97 (95 % CI:0.96 to 0.98) and the summary area under curve was 0.880.Sensitivity analysis indicated that the result was stable.Deek's funnel plot indicated there was no publication bias.Conclusion The sensitivity of detection of serum PLA2R antibody was acceptable for the diagnosis of IMN with high specificity,so more attention on PLA2R antibody should be paid in the clinical practice.
4.Control status quo of drinking-water-borne endemic fluorosis in the disease affected areas in Hubei Province in 2015: an analysis of survey results
Biyun ZHANG ; Mingjian LI ; Xin DAI ; Suhua ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2017;36(5):346-349
Objective To investigate the progress and effectiveness of water-improving defluoridation projects comprehensively in control of fluorosis in drinking-water-borne endemic fluorosis areas in Hubei Province,and to provide a scientific basis for making strategies in prevention and control of endemic fluorosis.Methods All villages affected by fluorosis in drinking-water-borne endemic fluorosis areas were selected in Hubei Province,in which the progress and effectiveness of water-improving and defluoridation projects were investigated in 2015.Those villages were chosen to determine fluoride content of drinking water,and to check the prevalence of dental fluorosis of children 8 to 12 years old.Water fluoride content was tested with fluoride ion-selective electrode,and dental fluorosis was diagnosed by the Dean method.Results The water improvement projects were completed in 197 villages in the 30 disease affected counties (cities) with accomplishment rate 100.00% (197/197),geometric mean of water fluorine 0.36 mg/L,qualified rate of water fluorine 100.00% (197/197) and normal operation rate of the water-improvement projects 95.94% (189/197).Totally 14 856 children aged 8-12 were examined their dental fluorosis.The prevalence rate was 1.78% (265/14 856) and the dental fluorosis index was 0.04,which meant epidemic strength was negative.Totally 29 out of the 30 disease affected counties (cities) had met the disease control standards.Conclusion The prevalence of drinking-water-borne endemic fluorosis in Hubei Province has been under control,but management and monitoring of the water improvement projects still should be strengthened.
5.Down regulation of miR-203 in radiation-induced thymic lymphoma promoted cells proliferation and inhibited apoptosis
Chaoxiong ZHANG ; Mingjian ZHANG ; Fu GAO ; Chuanfeng ZHOU ; Pei ZHANG ; Jianming CAI ; Cong LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2015;35(1):28-34
Objective To investigate the role of miR-203 in radiation-induced thymic lymphoma (RITL).Methods A 60Co irradiator was used for total-body irradiation.MicroRNAs(miRNAs) level was assayed by qRT-PCR.Cell proliferation was assayed by MTT assay.Cell apoptosis was examined by fluorescence activated cell sorter (FACS).Dual luciferase reporter assay system was used to detect the 3'UTR reporter.Results MiR-203 was down-regulated in RITL tissues.Overexpression of miR-203 strongly inhibited the proliferation of both NIH3T3 cells and EL4 cells and vice versa.MiR-203 inhibited cells proliferation and induced apoptosis via TANK-binding kinase (TBK1),SLUG (SNAI2) and Cyclin D1 (CCND1).Conclusions Radiation down-regulated the level of miR-203 in thymic,which promoted radiation-induced thymic lymphoma by targeting TBK1,SNAI2 and CCND1.
6.Effect of 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 on Alleviating the Stress Response in Severely Scalded Mice
Man LIU ; Mingjian ZHANG ; Xiaobing LI ; Guangjing LIU ; Yuliang WANG ; Jian ZHANG ; Ning LIU
Tianjin Medical Journal 2014;(5):451-454
Objective To explore the effect of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 [1,25-(OH)2VitD3] on insulin resistance and inflammatory response in mice with severe burns under stress. Methods One hundred and thirty mice were randomly divided into healthy group (n=10), experimental groupⅠ(n=40), experimental groupⅡ(n=40) and control group (n=40). The model mice were scalded to 30%of total body surface area (TBSA) burnt (Ⅲ°) in experimental groupⅠ, the experi-mental groupⅡand control group. Mice in experimental groupⅠwere given by gavaging 1,25-(OH)2VitD3 (1μg·kg-1) with 0.6 mL peanut oil at 8 am for every other day. At the same time and by the same way, mice in experimental groupⅡreceived 1,25-(OH)2VitD3 (4μg·kg-1) with 0.6 mL peanut oil, and mice in control group received only 0.6 mL peanut oil. The serum levels of fasting blood glucose (FBG), fasting insulin (FIns), TNF-αconcentration, and the NF-κB positive rate in wound tis-sues were determined respectively on day1, day3, day7 and day14 after burn. Results (1) The values of insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR), serum TNF-αand the NF-κB positive rate in wound tissues were higher at different time points in exper-imental groupⅠ, experimental groupⅡand control group than those in healthy group. (2) The levels of HOMA-IR at the same time points were significantly lower in experimental groupⅠand experimental groupⅡthan those in control group, and the value was significantly lower in experimental groupⅡthan that of experimental groupⅠ(P<0.05). The level of HOMA-IR was the highest at day 3 and then gradually decreased at the different time points in the same group (P<0.05). (3) The se-rum levels of TNF-αand NF-κB positive rate of wound tissues at the same time points were significantly lower in experimen-tal group Ⅰand experimental group Ⅱ than those in control group, and the value was significantly lower in experimental groupⅡthan that of experimental groupⅠ(P<0.05). The serum level of TNF-αand NF-κB positive rate of wound tissues were gradually decreased at the different time points in same group (P<0.05). Conclusion 1,25-(OH)2VitD3 can reduce the insulin resistance and inflammatory response in mice with severe burns under stress.
7.A dental fluorosis trend analysis of children aged 8 to 12 in drinking-water-type endemic fluorosis areas of Hubei Province from 2010 to 2014
Biyun ZHANG ; Mingjian LI ; Suhua ZHOU ; Xin DAI ; Peisheng XIONG ; Shuzhen ZHU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2016;35(9):664-667
Objective Through the dynamical monitoring of the water improvement projects operation,we intend to understand the prevalent trends of endemic fluorosis of children aged 8 to 12 in Hubei,to evaluate the effect of control measures and to provide the basis for making preventive measures.Methods In Hubei,ten surveillance counties were selected,and three epidemic villages were selected as fixed monitoring villages in each county from 2010 to 2014.In those villages,the operation situation of water improvement projects and the fluoride content in drinking water were detected,and the dental fluorosis of children aged 8 to 12 was diagnosed.Results From 2010 to 2014,the normal operation rate of water improvement projects was 75.61%-100.00%,the average of water fluorine content did not change,the differences were not statistically significant (F =2.00,P > 0.05).The numbers of water improvement projects with water fluorine content in excessive amount was increased in the past five years which was only one project in 2010-2012 and was increased to two projects in 2013 and 2014.In 2010-2014,the dental fluorosis prevalence rate of whole children was 9.45% (525/5 557),the dental fluorosis prevalence rate of exceeding-standard villages of water fluoride content was 42.40% (92/217),the dental fluorosis prevalence rate of qualified villages was 8.11% (433/5 340).The children's dental fluorosis prevalence rate of exceeding-standard villages of water fluoride content was higher than that in qualified villages;the differences were statistically significant (x2 =282.60,P < 0.05).Conclusions The operation rate of water-improving projects is mostly higher than 90%,and so is the qualification rate of fluoride content in drinking water.The operation condition and water quality of the water-improving projects in Hubei need to be improved.The prevalence of children dental fluorosis of affected villages has dropped significantly after low fluoride water is provided continuously.
8.Multidisciplinary team confirmed the simultaneous diagnosis of CLL and AML-M5
Qiaoyang NING ; Hongliang YANG ; Bing XIA ; Liping BAI ; Zeng CAO ; Huijun WANG ; Yizhuo ZHANG ; Mingjian YOU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2017;44(7):337-343
A 54-year-old man diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) was admitted in our department in June 2014. After one cycle of FC chemotherapy, a bone marrow examination revealed normalized lymphocyte count and another acute myeloid leuke-mia (AML)-M5 clone. The patient refused sequential treatment and only received follow-up examination. He had continuous hemato-logically stable disease and died of pulmonary infection on July 2015. After a multidisciplinary team discussion, we confirmed the si-multaneous diagnosis of CLL and AML-M5. Through this discussion,tumor second hit model,tumor evolution model,andtumor heterogeneitywere further defined.
9.Analysis of testing and acceptance results in controlling and eliminating coal-burning-borne endemic fluorosis in Hubei Province
Biyun ZHANG ; Peisheng XIONG ; Shuzhen ZHU ; Suhua ZHOU ; Zhize CHEN ; Xin DAI ; Mingjian LI
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2015;34(7):514-517
Objective To investigate and analyze the examination and acceptance results for coalburning-borne endemic fluorosis control and elimination in Hubei Province.Methods A county-level selfinspection and a provincial-level spot-check were conducted to investigate the status of improved-stove usage,the situation of correctly drying corn and chili,and the dental fluorosis prevalence among children aged 8 to 12 in 501 historic coal-burning-borne endemic fluorosis villages of 6 counties (cities) in Hubei Province from 2012 to 2014.The endemic areas were selected according to the Control Standards of Endemic Fluorosis in Endemic Areas (GB 17017-2010) and Eliminating Standards of Coal-burning Type Endemic Fluorosis.Results The results of county-level inspection showed that the qualified rates of improved stoves,the correct-usage rates of qualified stoves,and the correctly drying rates of corn and chili were all higher than 98% in targeted villages,and the prevalence rate of dental fluorosis of children was 7.73% (2 319/30 003).The results of provincial-level recheck were more than 99% and 8.25% (353/4 277),respectively.The results of county-level inspection were of good consistency with those of provincial-level recheck (88.89%,48/54).Five counties (cities) but one had met the standard of fluorosis control or elimination.Conclusion Coal-burning-borne endemic fluorosis scope in Hubei Province is narrowed greatly and the prevalence rates are decreased significantly.
10.Experimental study of radiation damage in application of 125 Iodine seed permenent implantation near rabbit ischiadic nerve
Fujun ZHANG ; Chuanxing LI ; Dechao JIAO ; Lin CHEN ; Mingjian LU ; Peihong WU ; Guangfeng DUAN
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2008;42(8):888-892
Objective To study the effect of 125Iodine seed on the rabbit ischiadic nerve at different time point after implantation. Methods Thirty healthy New-Zealand rabbits were randomly assigned into 3 groups( 2-week group, 2-month group and 4-month group) using envelope method. During operation, 10 radioactive 125I seeds were implanted randomly near one of the ischiadic nerve, while 10 non-radioactive seeds were implanted into the contralateral ischiadie nerve. According to treatment plan system(TPS),90% of the prescription dose (PD)was centered in the specific place, where the nerves were chosen to be studied. After 2 weeks, 2 months and 4 months respectively, nerve electro-physiolngy experiment was used to evaluate the bilateral ischiadic nerves, at the same time the morphology of the ischiadic nerve was examined by general observation, light microscope and electron microscope. The electron microscope photo with the same ×4000 amplification was divided into 100( 10 × 10) cages and non-specific changes in one cage account for 1%. The t test and sum rank test were used for statistics. Results Potential leaking point of experimental ischiadic nerves near heart in 2-week group ,2-month group and 4-month group were (0.52± 0.26), (0.60±0.19), (0.48±0.17)V, while that of the control sides were (0.59±0.19), (0.60± 0.15), (0.53±0.13 ) V, there was no statistical significance in the same group respectively (t=0.91, 0.03,0.67,P>0.05). Potential leak point of experimental ischiadic nerves far from heart in 2-week group, 2-month group and 4-month group were (0.51±0.15), (0.52 s0. 11 ), (0. 53±0.15) V,the control sides were (0.52±0.10), (0.56±0.12), (0.54±0.10)V, there was no statistical significance in the same group respectively (t= 0.25,0.74,0.17, P > 0.05 ). Action potential amplitude of experimental ischiadic nerves near heart in 2-week group,2-menth group and 4-month group were (13.18±4.09), (12.78± 4.42), (12.09±1.20) mV, while that of the control sides were (10.55± 4.21 ), ( 10.31±4.22), (12.88±3.54) mV, there was no statistical significance in the same group respectively (t=1.57,1.36, 0.50,P>0.05). Action potential amplitude of experimental ischiadic nerves far from heart in 2-week group,2-month group and 4-month group were (11.18±3.38), (11.68±3.21), ( 12.52±3.09) mV, while that of the control sides were (11.56±4.80), (10.71±3.40), (11.67±2.48) mV ,there was no statistical significance in the same group respectively(t=0.29,1.01,0.55, P>0.05 ). Nerve conduction velocity of experimental ischiadic nerves in 2-week group,2-month group and 4-month group were (40.56± 9.46), (38.79±5.78), (39.44±8.64) m/V, the control sides were (42.56±6.59), (44.64±7.53), (43.33±6.05)m/V, there was no statistical significance in the same group respectively( t = 0.57,1.94, 0.01,P>0.05). There were some changes in general observation and light microscope, in electron microscope, many non-specificity changes were observed. All of these changes included delamination, collapse, disaggregation of the myelinated nerve, mitochondria swelling and vacuolization of neurilemma cell and axon. The ratio of degenerative alterations in nerves was 60% --70% in 2-week group, 50% in 2-month group and 30% in 4-month group, and there was statistical significance among three groups (P<0.05). Conclusion 125I permanent plantation in our test dose has little effect on ischiadic nerve, all these non-specificity changes were observed in electron microscope, and it has no evident impacts on physiological functions.