1.Efflux mechanism on carbapenems of Acinetobacter baumannii
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(16):2458-2460
Objective To explore the drug fast mechanism on carbapenems of Acinetobacter baumannii,it is important for clinicians to choose appropriate antibiotics.Methods The influence of active efflux inhibitors carbonyl cyanide m -chlorophenylhydrazone (CCCP)on minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC)of Acinetobacter baumannii to imipenem(IMP)was measured by agar dilution method.Results At the concentration of 10mg/L,CCCP had obvi-ously effects on carbapenems MICs,the rate of resistance of imipenem decreased from 64.39% to 34.38%.In vitro CCCP enhanced the activities of imipenem.Efflux mechanism existed not only in IMP resistant strains,but also in IMP sensitive strains.But the affection of CCCP against IMP resistant strains was much stronger than that of IMP suscepti-ble strains.Conclusion Efflux pump may be one of the main mechanisms of Acinetobacter baumannii resistance to IMP,while efflux pump inhibitors may partly reduce the resistance.
2.Bacterial contamination on uniforms of health care workers in a general hospital
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2015;(2):117-119
Objective To realize the bacterial contamination on uniforms of health care workers(HCWs)in a gen-eral hospital,and put forward the corresponding management measures.Methods In May-October 2012,a total of 360 specimens of 120 uniforms of HCWs in departments of respiratory internal medicine,general surgery,gynecolo-gy,and pediatrics were taken on the first,third and seventh day of wearing,bacterial counts on uniforms were mo-nitored,compared and analyzed.Results Bacterial counts of uniforms at different wearing time were statistically differ-ent.The longer time of uniforms were worn,the more bacteria could be detected.Bacterial contamination of nurses’uni-forms was more serious than doctors ([0.65±3.38]CFU/cm2 vs [7.68±2.99]CFU/cm2 ),contamination of uniforms of HCWs in surgical departments was more serious than non-surgical departments([10.43±4.12 ]CFU/cm2 vs [8.60± 3.01]CFU/cm2 )(U=5.06,2.78,respectively,both P<0.01),over standard rate of different sites of HCWs’uniforms were significantly different(χ2 =33.12,P<0.01));over standard rates of bacteria on the cuffs,abdomen and chest sites was 73.33%,58.33% and 36.67% respectively.Conclusion The management of cleaning system of HCWs’uniforms needs to be strengthened,the change cycle of uniforms is suggested twice a week,and the frequency needs to be increased in high contamination departments.
3.Changes and Clinical Significance of serum IL-18,IL-6 and CRP in patients with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2017;38(13):1798-1800
Objective To explore the clinical significance of changes of serum.IL-6,IL-18 and C-reactive protein(CRP) in patients with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).Methods Serum IL-6,IL-18 and CRP levels were measured by ELISA and immunity turbidimetry respectively in 100 patients with HIE and 100 health control.Results The HIE group serum IL-6,IL-18 and CRP levels were higher than the healthy control group,and Serum levels of IL-6,IL-18 and CRP increased when the clinical manifestation gradually increased.The CRP were positive correlation with serum levels of IL-6 and IL-18(r=0.663,0.725,all P<0.01).and the serum level of IL-6is positive correlation with IL-18(r=0.783,all P<0.01).Conclusion The serum IL-6,IL-18 and CRP may play an important role in the development process of HIE.Which were correlate to the severity of the disease and clinical change,measurements of their serum concentrations may help to predict these pathogenetic condition and prognosis criterion of the disease.
5.Pathological characteristics of 8 cases with cat scratch disease
Zhuo-Lin DENG ; Hai-Xia LU ; Yi-Ping WEI ;
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2001;0(06):-
Objective To study the morphologic and pathological characteristics of cat scratch disease(CSD).Methods Eight cases with clinical data and tissue blocks were collected in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Hainan Province.The tissues were successively stained by hematox- ylin and eosin,Warthin-Starry(W-S),acid fast and periodic acid-schiff(PAS)methods to study the histopathological changes and pathogens.Results W-S positive Bartonella henselae was the major pathogen of CSD and there was no acid-fast or PAS positive pathogen could be found in the tissues. There were three forms of histological representation as follows:plasmocytoid monocytes(PMO)and monocytoid B-cells(MBC)hyperplasia plus neutrophils immersion in lymphatic sinus(2 cases); MBC rich granuloma and micro-abscess formation(3 cases); starlit abscess with little or no bacteria in the granuloma(3 cases).Conclusions Bartonella henselae mainly transmits through cats.Contact histo- ry with cats and lymphadenectasis suggest the possibility of CSD.The diagnosis can be confirmed by the presence of W-S staining positive bacteria,MBC rich granuloma or micro-abscess and neutrophil reactions in histopathological exam.
6.Evaluation of Brodifacoum-induced Toxicity by Metabonomics Approach Based on HPLC-TOF-MS
Hui YAN ; Xianyi ZHUO ; Baohua SHEN ; Ping XIANG ; Min SHEN
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2017;33(3):247-251,257
Objective T o analyse the m etabolic changes in urine of rats w ith brodifacoum intoxication, and to reveal the m olecular m echanism of brodifacoum-induced toxicity on rats. Methods B y establish-ing a brodifacoum poisoning rats m odel, the urine m etabolic profiling data of rats w ere acquired using high performance liquid chromatography-timeofflightmassspectrometry (HPLC-TOF-M S).The orthogo-nal partial least squares analysis-discrim ination analysis (O PLS-D A ) w as applied for the m ultivariate statistics and the discovery of differential m etabolites closely related to toxicity of brodifacoum . Results O PLS-D A score plot show ed that the urinary m etabolic at different tim e points before and after drug adm inistration had good sim ilarity w ithin tim e period and presented clustering phenom enon. C om paring the urine sam ples of rats before drug adm inistration w ith w hich after drug adm inistration, tw enty-tw o m etabolites related to brodifacoum-induced toxicity w ere selected. Conclusion T he toxic effect of brodi-facoum w orked by disturbing the m etabolic pathw ays in rats such as tricarboxylic cycle, glycolysis, sphin-golipid m etabolism and tryptophan m etabolism , and the toxicity of brodifacoum is characterized of accu-m ulation effect. The m etabonom ic m ethod based on urine H PLC-TO F-M S can provide a novel insight into the study on m olecular m echanism of brodifacoum-induced toxicity.
7.Spermicidal effect of Jieze No. 1 in combination with nonoxynol-9 in vitro.
Ping, XU ; Zhuo, CHEN ; Lijun, XU ; Fuer, LU
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2005;25(2):225-8
Spermicidal effect of Jieze No. 1 (JZ1) in combination with nonoxynol-9 (N-9) was examined in vitro. The minimum spermicidal concentration of JZ1 decoction, N-9 and their mixture solution in 20 s and 3 min were examined by improved spermicidal test of Sander-cramer in vitro. The percentages of progressively moving spermatozoa, moving spermatozoa and viable spermatozoa were also observed 20 s, 3 min and 30 min after the addition of the liquid medicine. Our results showed that sperms did not recover their activities in a revival test when the minimum spermicidal concentration of either JZ1 decoction, or N-9, or the mixed solution of the two agents, was used. N-9 (JZ1 in the mixed group) showed significant differences in the percentages of progressively moving spermatozoa, moving spermatozoa, and visible spermatozoa in 20 s, 3 min, and 30 min, when compared with N-9 alone (P < 0.01). We are led to conclude that JZ1 decoction can improve N-9 spermicidal action in vitro, and when used in combination with N-9, it has synergic effect.
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8.Ultrasound clinical teaching statues of graduates in Guangzhou TCM
Ping ZHAO ; Yuyi CHEN ; Yuanyuan TIAN ; Wenxing ZHUO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2002;0(01):-
Objective The thesis is written for the purpose of getting understanding of the ultrasound clinical teaching statues. Methods Conducting cluster surveys through clinical graduates of Grade 2006 and the seven-year-program students of Grade 2002 of Guangzhou TCM. Data is analyzed through statistics of SPSS13.0. Results It shows that the time of students practicing in ultrasound division is generally and comparably less,and graduates are generally poor in ultrasound basic knowledge. At the same time,the teaching in ultrasound division has been considered to be normative,however,the teaching level of teachers are not in the same standard,and teaching contents are in poor targets,which will bring about adverse impacts to the professional studies for graduates. Conclusion Ultrasound Clinical Teaching Status of graduates is not optimistic for Guangzhou TCM,and we should regulate or make some adjustments of enhancing the teaching standards of teachers,teaching contents and teaching methods,etc.
9.Studies on the lymphatic tropism and lymph cells apoptosis of cisplatin-nano carbon suspension in the rats
Minmin HOU ; Zhuo CHEN ; Li LI ; Ping WANG ; Mingrong QIE
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2014;49(11):847-851
Objective To research the lymphatic tropism and lymph cell apoptosis of cisplatin-nano carbon suspension in rats with the aim of proposing a new way for chemotherapy.Methods A total of 72 Wistar rats were randomly divided into two groups.For the experimental group,cisplatin-nano carbon suspension 0.3 ml (4 mg/ml) was injected subcutaneously into Wistar rats' plantar.For the control group,cisplatin 0.3 ml (4 mg/ml) was injected intravenously.Cisplatin concentration in the inguinal lymphatic tissue and plasma was determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) at 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 hours after drug administration.The apoptosis of lymph cell was detected by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate nick end labeling assay (TUNEL).Targeting ability were evaluated and compared by targeting index (TI),selecting index (SI) and relative extraction efficiency (RE).SPSS 17.0 statistical software was used to analyze the differentiation of the cisplatin concentration and apoptosis index (AI) among various groups.DAS software was used to evaluate the lymphatic tropism.Results The cisplatin concentration of lymphatic tissue in experimental group were respectively (1.03±0.32),(3.00±0.91),(2.20±0.73),(1.56±0.38),(1.30±0.74) and (0.78±0.34) μg/g after administration 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 hours,while in control group were (0.49±0.21),(1.02±0.70),(0.59±0.50),(0.56±0.21),(0.47±O.18) and (0.36±0.13) μg/g,in which there were significant difference at every times (all P<0.05) except at 1 hour (P=0.173).The cisplatin concentration in plasma were significant higher in the experimental group than those in the control group at various times (all P<0.05),the former were respectively (0.57±0.28),(1.22±0.45),(0.61 ±0.18),(0.51 ±0.13),(0.45 ±0.13) and (0.40±0.07) μg/ml,while the latter were respectively (3.12± 0.33),(4.09± 0.48),(2.56 ± 0.38),(2.05 ± 0.13),(1.81 ± 0.28) and (1.44± 0.40) μg/ml.Values of TI were respectively 2.12,2.93,3.73,2.78,2.76 and 2.19 and SI were 1.80,2.45,3.63,3.07,2.86 and 1.93.Value of RE was 2.86.The AI in experimental group were respectively (16.5±5.2)%,(30.2±2.8)%,(51.7±4.3)%,(69.8±3.2)%,(80.1 ±4.3)% and (89.7±8.5)%,while in control group were respectively(1.3±0.8)%,(2.4±1.7)%,(3.2±1.1)%,(3.9±2.6)%,(5.1±2.1)% and (6.3±2.3)%,in which there were significant difference at every points (all P<0.05).Conclusions The nano carbon has the character of lymphatic tropism,and could send cisplatin to lymphatic tissue to achieve a higher concentration.The trait may break a new way for chemotherapy targeting lymph metastasis.
10.AngRem104 potentially regulates the transcription of fibronectin through the activation of promoter
Hong ZHANG ; Xiubin LIANG ; Ping HOU ; Zhuo LI ; Haiyan WANG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(03):-
AIM: To investigate the mechanism of AngRem104-mediated regulation of fibronectin gene in human mesangial cells. METHODS: A series of deleted FN promoter sequences was constructed, which fuse to a luciferase reporter gene, and then the potential active regions that respond to AngRem104 in the upstream regulatory sequence of human FN gene was screened by detecting the luciferase activity of promoter-reporter gene. RESULTS: The detection of relative luciferase activity revealed that there was no significant differences when the HMC were transfected with FN122-reporter gene together with sense AngRem104 construct, but the luciferase activity significantly increased when transfection of FN507-reporter gene construct together with sense AngRem104 construct. However, no increase in luciferase activity was observed when transfection of FN1280-reporter gene construct together with sense AngRem104 construct. The potential regulatory region responds to AngRem104 is in the upstream sequence (-122 to -507) of human FN gene. CONCLUSION: Our preliminary study provided the evidence that AngRem104 may mediate the transcription of the FN gene via the activation of its promoter.