1.Distribution and expression of Semaphorins-3A protein in brain of developing rats
Baoqiang YUAN ; Fan LI ; Xiangjun CUI ; Dongli ZHANG ; Tingting YUAN ; Baojian ZHOU ; Qiuping FAN
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2012;21(3):219-221
Objective To study the distribution and expression of Semaphorins-3A protein in brain of postnatal rats.Methods Semaphorins-3A positive cells were observed by immunohistochemistry in the cerebral cortex,hippocampus,dentate gyms and entorhinal cortex in postnatal 0d,7d,14d,21 d and 28d of Sprague Dawley rats.Results Semaphorins-3A positive cells widely distributed in the granule cell layer ( Ⅱ ),external pyramidal cell layer ( Ⅲ ),internal granular cell layer ( Ⅳ ),pyramidal cell layer ( Ⅴ ) and layer of polymorphous cells ( Ⅵ ),in addition to the molecular layer ( Ⅰ ) of the parietal,occipital,frontal,temporal,insular,cingulate cortex,piriform cortex and entorhinal cortex with postnatal 0d,7d,14d,21d and 28d rats.The amount of semaphorins-3A positive cells(IOD) in the entorhinal cortex was 84916.23 ± 3266.34 in P0d,77711.41 ± 2634.26 in P7d,74124.25 ± 3989.09 in P14d,65887.63 ± 3406.57 in P21d and 57705.96 ± 3136.35 in P28d,meanwhile the region of semaphorins-3A positive cells narrowed in the part level with Ⅱ -Ⅵ levels of cortex.Similarly semaphorins-3A positive cells distributed mainly in granule cell layer of dentate gyrus,CA1,CA3 region and only a few of semaphorins-3A positive cells scattered in the multi-line layer in hippocampus.The expression level of semaphorins-3Awas significant difference among postnatal 0d,7d,14d,21d and 28d rats (P<0.01).Conclusion Semaphorins-3A positive cells widely distribute in the various cortex and hippocampus in developing rat brain,and the region of semaphorins-3A is reduced with age growth of rats.
2.Semaphorins 3A and synaptophysin P38 expression induced by status epilepticus in hippocampus of developing rat
Baoqiang YUAN ; Xiangjun CUI ; Fan LI ; Dongli ZHANG ; Tingting YUAN ; Baojian ZHOU ; Qiuping FAN
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2012;21(10):890-892
ObjectiveTo observe Semaphorins-3A and synaptophysin P38 expression in hippocampus of developing rat induced by status epilepticus.Methods 320 SD rats were divided into four groups (P7,P14,P21 and P28) according to day -old after birth (7d,14d,21d and 28d).Rats in each group were randomly divided into model group (SE group) and saline control group (NS group).SE was induced by Pentylenetetrazol (PTZ).Semaphorins-3A and synaptophysin P38 expression were determined by immunohistochemical staining on 1d,7d,14d,21d and 28d after SE in hippocampal CA1 of rats.ResultsSemaphorins-3A-positive cells could be seen in the hippocampal granule cell layer in all rats.Semaphorins-3A expression tended to decrease with the increasing of day-age,especially in P7 group(91 552.68 ± 4664.69 ).No matter how day-age,Semaphorins-3A expression was similar to that in NS group and was obvious reduced in 7d after SE(56 938.84 ± 5688.47 ).Meanwhile P38 expression in P7-day-age rats had had been gradually increasing between 1 day and 14d (5413.18 ±48.77,6223.40±29.19,6902.94 ±78.51 ) and then stabilized gradually on 21d(7523.42 ± 62.94) after rats were tested.P38 expression in other day-age rat was relatively stable on the same level in physiological state.On the other hand P38 expression in the hippocampal CA1 region of P7,P14,P21 and P28 rats was significantly higher than that in normal rats between 1day and 28day after SE episode(P< 0.05 ),and reached a peak on 14 day(8408.35 ± 55.73 ).ConclusionSemaphorins-3A and synaptophysin P38 involved in hippocampal synaptic plasticity of rat in developing stage and epilepsy.
3.Hippocampal neurogenesis in developing rats induced by status epilepticus
Baoqiang YUAN ; Tingting YUAN ; Baojian ZHOU ; Dongli ZHANG ; Xiangjun CUI ; Fan LI ; Qiuping FAN
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2012;(11):806-811
Objective To observe neural stem cells proliferation,migration and differentiation in hippocampus in developing rats with status epileptictus.Methods 320 healthy SD rats at age 7,14,21,28 d (P7,P14,P21,P28) were randomly divided into status epilepticus (SE) and normal control group.In each group those rats at the same age were further randomly divided into 1,7,14,21,28 d five time points after PTZ-induced SE (n =8).New cell proliferation and migration were observed by immunohistochemistry studies in the dentate gyms.Double labeling with Brdu/NeuN and Brdu/GFAP was performed in the P14 rats.Results Nestin positive cells appeared in the dentate gyms on 1 d after SE in P7,P14,P21,P28 rats.The number of nestin positive cells gradually increased on 7 d and reached a peak on 14 d,then gradually reduced on 21 d,finally fell to a minimum on 28 d after SE.The numbers of nestin positive cells on 7 d(177.00 ± 3.22,t =16.033) and 14 d (195.00 ± 3.41,t =28.840) were significantly higher in the SE group than the NS group (147.50 ± 2.08,136.50 ± 2.65,both P < 0.05).The smaller age of rats with SE onset,the greater the nestin intensity.But the number of nestin positive cells in the dentate gyrus of normal rats were gradually decreased with increasing age.Nestin positive cells were distributed in subgranular zone of dentate gyrus on 1 d and 7 d after SE,then gradually migrated to the granule cell layer on 14 d with morphological changes.Small part of nestin positive cells were ectopically migrated to the hilus of dentate gyrus in P14,P21,P28 age rats,and were also seen in the CA1,CA3 of hippocampus and cortex with various cell morphology.For differentiation of newly generated cells,most of Brdu positive cells coexpressed NeuN and about 4%-5% cells co-expressed GFAP.Conclusions SE could induce neurogenesis in the hippocampal dentate gyrus area in developing rats which has age-related characteristics.Most new cells migrate from the subgranular zone to the granule cell layer of the dentate gyrus,and a small number of newly generated cells ectopically migrated to the hilus of dentate.The majority of newly generated cells differentiate into neurons,and the others differentiate into glial.
4.Correlations of serum Apelin-13 and fatty acid binding protein 4 levels with postmenopausal osteoporosis
Manling XU ; Jingbo ZHU ; Kaiwen YU ; Ling CHEN ; Huaying FAN ; Qingtao FAN ; Qiuping WANG ; Yan LU
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2024;28(11):73-78,83
Objective To investigate the correlations of serum Apelin-13 and fatty acid binding protein 4(FABP4)levels with metabolic and bone metabolic indicators in postmenopausal women with different bone mass.Methods A total of 145 postmenopausal women were selected as subjects and divided into three groups based on bone mineral density(BMD)test results:normal bone mass group(49 cases),osteopenia(ON)group(51 cases),and osteoporosis(OP)group(45 cases).Se-rum Apelin-13,FABP4 levels,bone metabolic indicators,and biochemical indicators were measured and compared among the three groups.Spearman correlation analysis was used to analyze the correla-tions of Apelin-13,FABP4,and other indicators with BMD.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the risk factors for OP,and the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was plotted to analyze the predictive value of serum Apelin-13 for postmenopausal osteoporosis(PMOP).Results The serum Apelin-13 level in the OP group was lower than that in the ON group and the normal bone mass group(P<0.05).No significant difference in serum FABP4 levels was found among the three groups(P>0.05).The levels of serum parathyroid hormone(PTH),alkaline phosphatase(ALP),type Ⅰ procollagen amino-terminal propeptide(PⅠNP),type Ⅰ collagen cross-linked C-terminal peptide(CTX Ⅰ),and bone-specific alkaline phosphatase(BALP)in the OP group were higher than those in the ON group and the normal bone mass group(P<0.05).Lumbar post-menopause BMD was positively correlated with serum Apelin-13 levels(P<0.05),but had no cor-relation with serum FABP4 levels(P>0.05).Lumbar BMD was negatively correlated with serum PTH,ALP,P Ⅰ NP,CTX Ⅰ,BALP,and age(P<0.05),but positively correlated with body weight,body mass index,T-score,fasting insulin,and insulin resistance index(P<0.05).Multi-variate Logistic regression analysis showed that serum Apelin-13,PTH,ALP,P Ⅰ NP,CTX Ⅰ,and BALP levels were independent factors influencing the occurrence of OP in postmenopausal women(P<0.05).ROC curve results showed that the optimal cut-off value of serum Apelin-13 for predic-ting PMOP was 18.51 pg/mL,with an area under the curve of 0.716,a sensitivity of 70.0%,and a specificity of 64.4%.Conclusion Apelin-13 is lowly expressed in the serum of PMOP patients,and its expression level is closely related to lumbar BMD,which may serve as an early screening in-dicator and potential therapeutic target for PMOP.
5.Correlations of serum Apelin-13 and fatty acid binding protein 4 levels with postmenopausal osteoporosis
Manling XU ; Jingbo ZHU ; Kaiwen YU ; Ling CHEN ; Huaying FAN ; Qingtao FAN ; Qiuping WANG ; Yan LU
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2024;28(11):73-78,83
Objective To investigate the correlations of serum Apelin-13 and fatty acid binding protein 4(FABP4)levels with metabolic and bone metabolic indicators in postmenopausal women with different bone mass.Methods A total of 145 postmenopausal women were selected as subjects and divided into three groups based on bone mineral density(BMD)test results:normal bone mass group(49 cases),osteopenia(ON)group(51 cases),and osteoporosis(OP)group(45 cases).Se-rum Apelin-13,FABP4 levels,bone metabolic indicators,and biochemical indicators were measured and compared among the three groups.Spearman correlation analysis was used to analyze the correla-tions of Apelin-13,FABP4,and other indicators with BMD.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the risk factors for OP,and the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was plotted to analyze the predictive value of serum Apelin-13 for postmenopausal osteoporosis(PMOP).Results The serum Apelin-13 level in the OP group was lower than that in the ON group and the normal bone mass group(P<0.05).No significant difference in serum FABP4 levels was found among the three groups(P>0.05).The levels of serum parathyroid hormone(PTH),alkaline phosphatase(ALP),type Ⅰ procollagen amino-terminal propeptide(PⅠNP),type Ⅰ collagen cross-linked C-terminal peptide(CTX Ⅰ),and bone-specific alkaline phosphatase(BALP)in the OP group were higher than those in the ON group and the normal bone mass group(P<0.05).Lumbar post-menopause BMD was positively correlated with serum Apelin-13 levels(P<0.05),but had no cor-relation with serum FABP4 levels(P>0.05).Lumbar BMD was negatively correlated with serum PTH,ALP,P Ⅰ NP,CTX Ⅰ,BALP,and age(P<0.05),but positively correlated with body weight,body mass index,T-score,fasting insulin,and insulin resistance index(P<0.05).Multi-variate Logistic regression analysis showed that serum Apelin-13,PTH,ALP,P Ⅰ NP,CTX Ⅰ,and BALP levels were independent factors influencing the occurrence of OP in postmenopausal women(P<0.05).ROC curve results showed that the optimal cut-off value of serum Apelin-13 for predic-ting PMOP was 18.51 pg/mL,with an area under the curve of 0.716,a sensitivity of 70.0%,and a specificity of 64.4%.Conclusion Apelin-13 is lowly expressed in the serum of PMOP patients,and its expression level is closely related to lumbar BMD,which may serve as an early screening in-dicator and potential therapeutic target for PMOP.
6.Results of annual professional proficiency testing for standardized residency training and related influencing factors
Yitong GONG ; Liqin ZOU ; Ping ZHAO ; Zhongwei LIU ; Qiuping YAO ; Fan FAN ; Qian CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2024;23(4):572-576
Objective:To analyze the results of the practice test and formal test of the annual professional proficiency test for residents in 2022, to investigate related influencing factors and the effectiveness of the practice test, and to propose the measures for improving the results of the annual professional proficiency test.Methods:The scores of the annual professional proficiency test were analyzed for 202 residents who participated in the test in 2022, and the data on sex, education background, type of personnel, whether they passed the medical licensing examination, and practice test scores were analyzed to investigate related influencing factors. SPSS 23.0 and GraphPad Prism 8 were used for the chi-square test, the t-test, the one-way of variance, and the Fisher's exact test. A multiple linear regression analysis was used to identify influencing factors, and a Pearson correlation analysis was also performed. Results:The scores of the annual professional proficiency test for 202 residents were normally distributed with the highest number of the residents with a score of 90-99 points and the lowest number of the residents with a score of <70 points. The residents who passed the medical licensing examination had a significantly higher score of the annual professional proficiency test than those who failed the examination ( t=2.87, P=0.005), and the residents who passed the three practice tests had a significantly higher score of the annual professional proficiency test than those who failed the practice tests ( P<0.05). The score of the second practice test, the score of the third practice test, and the passing of medical licensing examination were independent influencing factors for the score of annual professional proficiency test ( R2=0.236, R2=0.201, F=6.60, P<0.05). The correlation analysis showed that the scores of the three practice tests were positively correlated with the final score ( r=0.189, 0.373, and 0.311, P<0.05). Conclusions:Improving the passing rate of medical licensing examination and strengthening pre-examination practice tests can help to improve the score of annual professional proficiency test. At the same time, it is necessary to improve the quality of training through the measures such as strengthening the homogenization management of different types of students, improving the attention and enthusiasm of all levels, and accelerating the construction of question banks.
7.Training situation of provincial-level healthcare-associated infection train-ing agencies in China
Yahong YANG ; Xun HUANG ; Haojun ZHANG ; Ding LIU ; Huai YANG ; Shuming XIANYU ; Qiuping FAN ; Ling LIN ; Min DENG ; Anhua WU ; Weihong ZHANG ; Weiguang LI ; Yun YANG ; Yao SUO ; Huan YANG ; Xinling HUANG ; Qun LU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2016;15(9):659-664
Objective To understand the current situation and existing problems in the training of healthcare-asso-ciated infection(HAI)management,and provide scientific basis for strengthening the management of HAI preven-tion and control system.Methods A questionnaire survey was adopted to investigate situation of training on HAI in 15 provincial-level HAI training agencies in China during the past 30 years,and basic condition of training on HAI management in recent 5 years.Results Among 15 provincial-level training agencies,66.67%(n=10)were respon-sible by HAI management quality control centers,80.00% have already conducted training in each city,53.33%carried out training for 10 to 20 times,33.34% performed training for ≤2 times per year.Of 33 728 trainees in 2011-2015,41.30% were 41-50 years old,61.82% were nursing staff,50.56% had bachelor degree,43.96%were with the intermediate professional title.Most trainers were HAI prevention and control experts in their respec-tive province,accounting for 68.07%,the curriculums were mainly designed on professional course,and only 26.78% were involved in management.Conclusion Professional structure of HAI management personnel is not reasonable,faculty is imbalance,knowledge update is lacking,and HAI training and education system need to be improved further.
8.Effect of Different Purification Technologies on Saponins Water Extract of Anemarrhena Asphodeloides
Yanni LIANG ; Ruitao FAN ; Zheng WANG ; Shijun LIU ; Qiuping GE ; Yingying SANG ; Zhishu TANG
China Pharmacist 2018;21(3):384-388
Objective:To explore the macroporous resin adsorption and the membrane separation technologies for the purification of saponins water extract of Anemarrhena asphodeloides. Methods:Ten-fold amount of water was used to extract twice for 120 min each time to extract saponins from Anemarrhena asphodeloides. The macroporous resin adsorption(HP-20,HPD-600,D101,AB-8) and the membrane separation technologies (ceramic microfiltration membranes 0.8 μm and 0.05 μm, and hollow fiber ultrafiltration mem-branes 50,10 and 6 kDa) were adopted to purify the saponins water extract liquid. The physicochemical parameters including electri-cal conductivity,viscosity and turbidity were measured,as well as the contents of total saponins,proteins and polysaccharides were de-termined. Results:The viscosity and turbidity decreased,the value of pH increased and the electrical conductivity of the saponins puri-fication liquid changed irregularly after the membrane filtration. The microfiltration membrane was more advantageous than the ultrafil-tration membrane in removing macromolecular substances. The smaller the pore diameter of microfiltration membrane, the smaller the intercepted molecular weigh,the higher the removal ratio of proteins and the higher the penetration rate of the total saponins,while the polysaccharides content was stable, which was consistent with the results of physicochemical parameters. The ceramic microfiltration membrane could obtain clearer extract,while the ultrafiltration membrane was more suitable for the enrichment of saponins when the in-tercepted molecular weight was 6 kDa. The macroporous resin HPD-600 was the best for the purification of timosaponin water extraction liquid.Conclusion:The selection of membrane for the separation and purification of different substances is particularly important. The change of physicochemical parameters and the content decrease of macromolecular substances have obvious corresponding relationship. Ultrafiltration membrane is better than microfiltration membrane for the purification of timosaponin water extract liquid.
9.Establishment and efficiency test of a clinical prediction model of bronchopulmonary dysplasia associated pulmonary hypertension in very premature infants
Jingke CAO ; Haoqin FAN ; Yunbin XIAO ; Dan WANG ; Changgen LIU ; Xiaoming PENG ; Xirong GAO ; Shanghong TANG ; Tao HAN ; Yabo MEI ; Huayu LIANG ; Shumei WANG ; Feng WANG ; Qiuping LI
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2024;62(2):129-137
Objective:To develop a risk prediction model for identifying bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) associated pulmonary hypertension (PH) in very premature infants.Methods:This was a retrospective cohort study. The clinical data of 626 very premature infants whose gestational age <32 weeks and who suffered from BPD were collected from October 1 st, 2015 to December 31 st, 2021 of the Seventh Medical Center of the People′s Liberation Army General Hospital as a modeling set. The clinical data of 229 very premature infants with BPD of Hunan Children′s Hospital from January 1 st, 2020 to December 31 st, 2021 were collected as a validation set for external verification. The very premature infants with BPD were divided into PH group and non PH group based on the echocardiogram after 36 weeks′ corrected age in the modeling set and validation set, respectively. Univariate analysis was used to compare the basic clinical characteristics between groups, and collinearity exclusion was carried out between variables. The risk factors of BPD associated PH were further screened out by multivariate Logistic regression, and the risk assessment model was established based on these variables. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) area under curve (AUC) and Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test were used to evaluate the model′s discrimination and calibration power, respectively. And the calibration curve was used to evaluate the accuracy of the model and draw the nomogram. The bootstrap repeated sampling method was used for internal verification. Finally, decision curve analysis (DCA) to evaluate the clinical practicability of the model was used. Results:A total of 626 very premature infants with BPD were included for modeling set, including 85 very premature infants in the PH group and 541 very premature infants in the non PH group. A total of 229 very premature infants with BPD were included for validation set, including 24 very premature infants in the PH group and 205 very premature infants in the non PH group. Univariate analysis of the modeling set found that 22 variables, such as artificial conception, fetal distress, gestational age, birth weight, small for gestational age, 1 minute Apgar score ≤7, antenatal corticosteroids, placental abruption, oligohydramnios, multiple pulmonary surfactant, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS)>stage Ⅱ, early pulmonary hypertension, moderate-severe BPD, and hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (hsPDA) all had statistically significant influence between the PH group and the non PH group (all P<0.05). Antenatal corticosteroids, fetal distress, NRDS >stage Ⅱ, hsPDA, pneumonia and days of invasive mechanical ventilation were identified as predictive variables and finally included to establish the Logistic regression model. The AUC of this model was 0.86 (95% CI 0.82-0.90), the cut-off value was 0.17, the sensitivity was 0.77, and the specificity was 0.84. Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test showed that P>0.05. The AUC for external validation was 0.88, and the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test suggested P>0.05. Conclusions:A high sensitivity and specificity risk prediction model of PBD associated PH in very premature infants was established. This predictive model is useful for early clinical identification of infants at high risk of BPD associated PH.
10.Uyghur Medicine Yangxin Dawayimixike Honey Paste (养心达瓦依米西克蜜膏) in Treatment of 279 Cases Stable Angina Pectoris Patients with Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Syndrome:A Multi-center,Double-blind,Positive-controlled Randomized Clinical Trial
Binghua JIANG ; Lihua FAN ; Xiaofeng WANG ; Yingmin SONG ; Yanlai ZHANG ; Songyan QIAO ; Jing DONG ; Lihua JIN ; Yanping DING ; MAINISHA·MAIMAITI ; Jixian ZHAO ; Dongsheng GAO ; Qiuping ZHAO ; Lingxia GUAN ; Hongbin SUN ; Meise LIN ; Hengliang WANG ; Jun LI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(21):2225-2233
ObjectiveTo observe the efficacy and safety of Uyghur medicine Yangxin Dawayimixike Honey Paste (养心达瓦依米西克蜜膏, YDMHP) in the treatment of stable angina pectoris (SAP) of qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome. MethodsA randomized , double-blind, positive-controlled,multi-center clinical trial was conducted, in which 370 patients with SAP of qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome were randomly divided into treatment group(279 cases)and control group(91cases)at a ratio of 3∶1. The treatment group was orally administered with YDMHP, 3 g each time, and placebo of Xuefu Zhuyu Capsule (血府逐瘀胶囊), 2.4 g each time, while the control group was treated with Xuefu Zhuyu Capsule, 2.4 g each time, and placebo of YDMHP, 3 g each time, both twice a day for a course of 12 weeks. The primary outcome was the effect of angina pectoris symptom. The secondary outcomes include single angina symptom scores such as number of attacks, duration of attacks, pain intensity and usae of nitroglycerin scores, the total angina symptom score before and after the treatment, the usage of nitroglycerin, the exercise duration in treadmill exercise test (TET) and the Duck treadmill score among patients,the scores of Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ) on five dimensions including physical limitations, anginal stability, anginal frequency, treatment satisfaction, and disease perception, and efficacy of TCM syndrome and of each single TCM symptom after treatment. The safety were evaluated by examine blood routine, urine routine, liver and kidney function, fasting blood sugar, electrocardiogram, adverse events. ResultsThe total effective rate of angina symptom in the treatment group was 71.69% (200/279), significantly higher than 51.64% (47/91) in the control group (P<0.01). The curative and markedly effective rate of TCM syndrome in the treatment group was 53.05% (148/279), which was significantly higher than 25.27% (23/91) in the control group (P<0.01). After treatment, scores of the number as well as duration of angina attacks and pain severity, the total score of angina symptoms, and the usage of nitroglycerin significantly decreased in both groups, and more changes were seen in the treatment group than in the control group; the scores of physical limitations, anginal stability, anginal frequency, treatment satisfaction, and disease perception in both groups significantly increased, and more improvement were shown in the experimental group regarding the anginal stability, anginal frequency and treatment satisfaction (P<0.05 or P<0.01). The effects of chest pain, chest tightness, palpitation, shortness of breath and fatigue in experimental group were significantly higher than those in control group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). There was no significant difference in the exercise duration of treadmill test and Duke score among patients between the two groups either before or after treatment (P>0.05). Adverse events occurred in 66 cases (23.66%) of the experimental group and 16 cases (17.58%) of the control group, with no statistical significance between the two groups (P>0.05). ConclusionThe Uyghur medicine YDMHP can effectively improve symptoms of angina pectoris, reduce the number, duration, and intensity of attacks, decrease the dosage of nitrogly-cerin and improve the individual TCM symptoms and has good safety in the treatment of SAP patients of qi stagnation and blood stasis.