1.Analysis on missing items of questionnaire of identification for TCM constitution responded by 1322 residents in community
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2011;33(11):1006-1008
ObjectiveTo study the missing items in questionnaire cfidentification for TCM constitution.MethodsThe questionnaires were regarded as study objects,which were independently finished by 1322 participants in Changfeng community who were over 45 years and agreed to participate in.The data'was analyzed by SPSS.ResultsMissing items were found in the questionnaires,with a missing rate of 33.74% on an overall basis.No statistic difference was noted between male and female (x2=0.67,P>0.05).The rate of missing items increased as participants' age climbing up to the age of 80,and then decreased.Groups characterized with age and gender showed difference in missing items.89.69% of the incomplete questionnaires had less than 3 missing items,which concentrated in some specific items.ConclusionAttention should be addressed to the fact that missing items were found in questionnaircs of identification for TCM constitution finished independently by residents.
2.Whole sequence amplification of an expressed sequence tag in immune cells of F344 rats with severe burns
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(02):-
AIM: To examine the changes in immune cells which might be involved in systemic immune dysfunction after severe burns, we detected the sequence of expressed sequence tag in lymphocytes and monocytes of F344 rats post-burn. METHODS: Two pairs of primers were designed depending on the sequence of AI764697.1. SMART RACE technology was employed for amplification of whole sequence. Furthermore, the amplified sequence was testified by Northern blot. RESULTS: A 592bp sequence, which was testified by Northern blot, was suceessfally obtained in our experiments. This product was accepted by GenBank and its accession number is AF244895. CONCLUSION: A cDNA whole sequence in immune cells of F344 rats after severe burns was amplified successfully. More research work should be done to identify the resource, location in genome and function of this product.
3.Optimization of Ethanol-Extracting Process of Semen Ziziphi Spinosae in Suanzaoren Granules
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(06):-
Objective To study the optimum process for Suanzaoren granules,and to optimize the ethanol-extracting process for jujuboside A in Semen Ziziphi Spinosae.Methods With the extracting rate of jujuboside A as the index,HPLC was used to determine the content of jujuboside A in extracted solution and the extracting conditions were optimized by orthogonal design.Results The optimum extracting condition was adding 8 times amount of 70% ethanol and refluxing for 60 min,then adding 6 times amount of 70% ethanol,refluxing and extracting for 40 min(two times).Conclusion The optimized process is stable and highly efficient.
4.Survey on Algae in Drinking Water in Wuhan
Jiang XIA ; Zhi-Xin SHI ;
Journal of Environment and Health 1992;0(04):-
Objective To explore drinking water pollution by algae in Wuhan. Methods Sampling was carried out in different kinds of tap waters and tank waters for algae detection and identification. Results The detection rate of algae in tap waters was 89% in tank water it was 86% and at the same spot the genera and number of algae in the tank waters increased by 37% and 60% compared with the tap waters respectively. Conclusion Drinking water has been polluted by algae in different degree in Wuhan.
5. Expression of angiopoietin-related growth factor in obese patients and its significance
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 2011;32(1):37-39
Objective: To investigate the expression of angiopoietin-related growth factor (AGF) in obese patients and its relationship with body mass index(BMI), waist circumference(WC), waist-hip ratio(WHR), blood glucose(FBG), plasma insulin(FINS) levels, and HOMA-insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR). Methods: Plasma AGF levels were assayed by ELISA in 40 patients with obesity and 40 normal controls. The relationship of AGF level with BMI, WC, WHR, HbA 1c, blood lipids, FBG, FINS, and HOMA-IR was also analyzed. Results: AGF levels in patients with obesity were significantly increased compared with that in the control group ([177.55±74.09] ng/ml vs [122.37±66.91] ng/ml, P<0.05). We also found that AGF level was positively correlated with Triglyceride(TG), FINS and HOMA-IR(r=0.325, P<0.05; r = 0.451, P<0.01; r = 0.483, P<0.01); and was negatively correlated with high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL, r= -0.529, P<0.01). Multiple regression analysis showed that HDL, BMI and FINS were the factors influencing AGF levels. Binomial Logistic regression analysis indicated that AGF level was positively correlated with obesity after adjusting sex, age, total cholesterol (TC), TG, HDL and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) (OR>1). Conclusion: The change of AGF level is associated with the metabolism disorder in obese patients, and it may also contribute to the pathogenesis of obesity.
6.A study of the related factors about acute stress responses of the military freshmen
Huang PENG ; Shi RUI ; Zhu XIA
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(9):846-848
Objective To explore the related factors about acute stress responses of the military freshmen,then built a path model among self-efficacy,social support,coping style,state-trait anxiety and acute stress responses.Methods 584 students were tested by General Self-efficacy Scale (GSES),Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS),Coping Styles Questionnaire,State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Acute Stress Response Scale ( ASP S).Results ①The military freshmen in each factor of acute stress response got a lower score,especially the mean score of the changes of cognition was higher (0.21 ±0.21 ),compared with the other factors,and the changes of pathology (0.053 ±0.114) was lower.②There were significant correlations between self-efficacy,social support,positive coping,negative coping,state anxiety,trait anxiety and acute stress responses (P < 0.01 ).③ Negative coping( r=0.130),trait anxiety(r=0.005) and state anxiety(r=0.002) influenced ASR directly,meanwhile,self-efficacy( r =-1.292) influenced ASR through the state anxiety indirectly,self-efficacy ( r=-7.465 ) and social support ( r =-0.294) influenced ASR indirectly through trait anxiety.Conclusion Acute stress responses of the military freshmen were directly influenced by negative coping and state-trait anxiety,and negative coping style was the main reason.
7.Effect of Epidermal Growth Factor and Glutamine-Supplemented Toal Parenteral Nutrition on Gut Barrier and Bacterial Translocation
Guowei XIA ; Haian SHI ; Yakui ZHOU
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2000;27(6):443-445
Purpose To detect the prevention of EGF and GLN on the side effect of TPN. Methods We randomized SD rats into four groups:group A (control),B(STPN),C(TPN+GLN),D(TPN+GLN+EGF).All rats were maintained on their respective diets for 8 days,at which time they were killed and the proximal jejunum was incised for biopsy,the MLN and celiac vein blood were collected for bacterial culture(aerobic culture). Results Group B rat mucosal cell atrophied,DNA and RNA content and plasma cell decreased,the positive rat of MLN bacterial culture was 62.5%.Atrophy in group C alleviated and bacterial translocation rate declined(37.5%).Group D was similar with group A. Conclusions GLN combined with EGF is more effective in protecting gut barrier function and preventing bacterial translocation than GLN alone.
10.Application of intrapericardial pneumonectomy in locally advanced lung cancer
Xiaoming XIA ; Renzhong SHI ; Yafeng ZHANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2009;25(10):1086-1088
Objective To probe into the indication, operative skill of intrapericardial pneumonectomy, the prevention and cure in postoperative complication of intrapericardial pneumonectomy for locally advanced lung canc-er. Methods The clinical data of 43 cases of locally advanced lung cancer undergoing intrapericardial pneumonec-tomy from February 1998 to November 2007 were retrospectively analyzed. Results No surgical death occurred. The main postoperative complication was arrhythmia, acute pulmonary edema and pneumonia, with incidence as 41. 86%. The 1-,3- and 5-year postoperative survival rate was 79.1% ,30.2% and 11.6%. Conclusions The intrap-ericardial pneumonectomy skill not only can improve resection rate, reduce exploration rate, but also offer more oppor-tunity of further therapy in a part of locally advanced lung cancer.