1.Ankle-foot orthosis improves gait function of children with cerebral palsy
Yueyan HUANG ; Qiang LI ; Xiajing CHEN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2007;0(09):-
Cerebral palsy greatly affects walking function of the child patients, showing low-effective walking gait. Orthosis is used to change function features or structures of nerve, muscle and skeletal system. Ankle-foot orthosis is commonly used, which could provide appropriate movement control on sagittal, coronal and horizontal planes, maintain joint line of force arrangement, promote functions and improve gait. However, ankle-foot orthosis exhibits some limitations, such as limited range of joint motion, limited muscle function, and infection due to local skin compression. Therefore, clinical doctors and researches are looking for improvements over the past years, for example, to supplement some treatment or protective function based on current orthosis, so as to obtain better clinical outcomes. Appropriate and individualized orthosis is development direction of orthosis creation and design.
2.Investigation and Analysis on the Label Information of Package Inserts of Pediatric Applicable Drugs of Our Hospital
Dan ZHANG ; Gen LI ; Xiajing CHEN ; Li LI ; Jia YANG
China Pharmacy 2015;(22):3153-3155,3156
OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for regulating pediatric clinical drugs. METHODS:Package inserts of pediatric drugs used by the outpatient,inpatient and emergency pharmacies of our hospital during January and March in 2015 were collected. The information about pediatric drugs in the package inserts,including drug name,indications or functions,specification,adminis-tration and dosage,was calculated and analyzed. 815 kinds of drugs applicable to adults and children in our hospital were studied to summarize and analyze the dosage form,specification and dose of pediatric applicable drugs. RESULTS:438 package inserts were collected,including 327 related to chemicals and biologicals among which those imported or produced by sino-foreign joint venture were labeled with more complete information about drug use for children compared to those made in China,and 111 rele-vant to Chinese patent medicines and natural medicines for which there were significantly insufficient information about drug use for children. The applicable drugs with the dosage form for children and those with the specification therefor respectively accounted for 51.17% and 31.65% of the above-mentioned 815 kinds of drugs,and were mainly available as injections,tablets or capsules, granules and oral liquid. The drugs labeled with the dose based on the age group of children such as infant,preschooler,school child and adolescent(1-18 years old)accounted for 61.24% of those with the specification for children,the drugs labeled with the dose for babies (28 d-1 year old) accounted for 26.74% thereof,and the drugs labeled with the dose for neonatus (younger than 28 d)accounted for 12.02% thereof. CONCLUSIONS:The label information and variety of pediatric applicable drugs are marked-ly insufficient. It is suggested that our country should formulate relevant policies,strengthen the development of pediatric drugs and improve the data for clinical use thereof to ensure the safety of clinical use for children.
3.Role of cannabinoid receptor 2 in microglial injury induced by glutamate
Xiajing ZHANG ; Ji JIA ; Xiyao CHEN ; Xiaoling ZHU ; Ertao HE ; Qiang WANG ; Shaoyang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;32(6):739-741
ObjectlveTo evaluate the role of cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2 receptor) in microglial injury induced by glutamate.MethodsMicroglia cells were randomly divided into 4 grups:control group (group C),microglial injury group ( group Ⅰ),specific CB2 receptor agonist AM 1241 group ( group AM1241 ) and specific CB2 receptor antagonist AM630 group (group AM630).In group C,the cells were cultured routinely for 26 h.In group Ⅰ,the cells were incubated in the culture medium containing glutamate 10 mmol/L for 24 h.In group AM1241,the cells were incubated in the culture medium containing AM1241 2 μmol/L for 2 h,and then in the culture medium containing glutamate 10 mmol/L for 24 h.In group AM630,the cells were incubated in the culture medium containing AM630 2 μmol/L for 2 h,and then in the culture medium containing glutamate 10 mmol/L for 24 h.The cell viability and release of LDH were measured.Microglial morphology was observed under microscope.Results Compared with group C,the cell viability was significantly decreased,and the release of LDH was significantly increased in groups Ⅰ,AM1241 and AM630 (P < 0.05).Compared with group Ⅰ,the cell viability was significantly increased,and the release of LDH was significantly decreased in group AM1241 ( P < 0.05).There was no significant difference in the cell viability and the release of LDH between groups 1 and AM630 ( P > 0.05).Conclusion Glutamate induces microglial injury through inhibiting the function of CB2 receptor.
4.Combination of wogonin with 5-fluorouracil exhibits antagonistic effect on human Hep-G2 hepatocellular carcinoma cells
Weizhong CHEN ; Jingbin CAI ; Xiaolan CHEN ; Ruiqi CHEN ; Xiajing LI ; Lianming LIAO
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2015;(5):411-414
Objective To investigate the antagonistic effect of wogonin in combination with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) on the proliferation of human Hep-G2 hepatocellular carcinoma cells .Methods Human hepatocellular Hep-G2 cells were divided into experimental group (wogonin group ,5-FU group ,wogonin + 5-FU group) and control group .MTT method was used to eval-uate tumor cell proliferation in vitro ,flow cytometry analysis was used to evaluate tumor cell apoptosis .Results The results showed that the wogonin inhibited the proliferation of tumor cells at the concentrations of 5 ,10 ,20 and 40 μmol/L after 24 h and 48 h treatment respectively (P<0.05);5-FU also inhibited the proliferation of tumor cells at the concentrations of 5 ,10 , 20 and 40 mg/L after 24 h and 48 h treatment respectively (P< 0.05) .However when wogonin was combined with 5-FU (wogonin+5-FU group) ,an antagonistic effect was observed on tumor cell proliferation (P<0.05) .When cells were treated by wogonin+5-FU for 48 h ,the combined index (CI) value slowed a dose-dependent antagonistic effect (P<0.05) .Conclusion Wogonin has anti-tumor effect .However when wogonin was combined with 5-FU ,an obvious antagonistic effect on 5-FU′s anti-tumor action was observed .The underlying mechanism deserves further study .
5.Visual analysis of hotspots and frontiers on artificial intelligence in nursing in China
Jiani YAO ; Shihua CAO ; Xiajing LOU ; Bingsheng WANG ; Yankai SHI ; Danni HE ; Yanfei CHEN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(25):3431-3438
Objective:To explore the research status of artificial intelligence in nursing in China, so as to provide reference for conducting research domestically.Methods:The relevant literature collected from January 1, 2003 to May 1, 2023 was searched on China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang Data, and VIP. CiteSpace and VOS viewer were used to visually analyze the research status, hotspots, and frontiers of artificial intelligence in nursing in China from the aspects of annual publication volume, region, institution, author, high-frequency keywords, and emerging words.Results:A total of 494 articles were included. In terms of publication volume, domestic research showed an overall upward trend, with publishing institutions mostly concentrated in economically developed and medically advanced regions. The authors of the articles often collaborated with research groups, with a co-authorship rate of 81.17% (401/494), but there was relatively little collaboration between groups. Research hotspots were focused on the application of artificial intelligence in geriatric nursing, rehabilitation nursing, Operating Rooms, and drug formulation, with a majority of research related to robots.Conclusions:The research enthusiasm in related fields in China is currently on the rise. Research on artificial intelligence in nursing management, nursing education, and psychological nursing can be strengthened, and the application of artificial intelligence can be enriched. At the same time, research institutions and personnel should strengthen mutual cooperation, and relevant national departments should improve laws and regulations to promote the vigorous development of this research field.
6.CircRNA.0007127 triggers apoptosis through the miR-513a-5p/CASP8 axis in K-562 cells
LI XIAJING ; ZHANG YIYU ; WANG NING ; YUAN ZHAOHU ; CHEN XIAOJIE ; CHEN QICONG ; DENG HUI ; TONG XINXIN ; CHEN HONGLIN ; DUAN YUYOU ; WEI YARNING
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B 2022;23(9):732-746
Background:Circular RNAs(circRNAs)are covalently closed single-stranded RNAs with multiple biological functions.CircRNA.0007127 is derived from the carbon catabolite repression 4-negative on TATA-less(CCR4-NOT)complex subunit 2(CNOT2),which was found to regulate tumor cell apoptosis through caspase pathway.Methods:Potential circRNA.0007127 target microRNAs(miRNAs)were analyzed by miRanda,TargetScan,and RNAhybrid software,and the miRNAs with binding sites for apoptosis-related genes were screened.The roles of circRNA.0007127 and its downstream target,microRNA(miR)-513a-5p,were validated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qPCR),flow cytometry,mitochondrial membrane potential,immunofluorescence,western blot,and caspase-8(CASP8)protein activity in vitro in H2O2-induced K-562 cells.The circRNA.0007127-miR-513a-5p and CASP8-miR-513a-5p interactions were verified by luciferase reporter assays.Results:Silencing circRNA.0007127 decreased cell apoptosis by inhibiting CASP8 pathway activation in K-562 cells.Compared with the control group,the expression of CASP8 was reduced by 50%and the 43-kD fragment of CASP8 protein was significantly reduced(P≤0.05).The luciferase reporting assay showed that circRNA.0007127 combined with miR-513a-5p or CASP8,with extremely significant differences(P≤0.001).The overexpression of miR-513a-5p inhibited the gene expression level of CASP8 in a human myeloid leukemia cell model(75%change)and the level of a 43-kD fragment of CASP8 protein(P≤0.01).The rescue experiment showed that cotransfection with circRNA.0007127 small-interfering RNA(siRNA)and the miR-513a-5p inhibitor increased CASP8 gene expression and the apoptosis rate,suggesting that the miR-513a-5p inhibitor is a circRNA.0007127 siRNA antagonist.Conclusions:CircRNA.0007127 regulates K-562 cell apoptosis through the miR-513a-5p/CASP8 axis,which can serve as a novel powerful molecular target for K-562 cells.
7.Comparison between the latest guidelines and expert consensuses at home and abroad in amblyopia treatment
Weiyi PAN ; Fuyao CHEN ; Xiajing TANG
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2024;44(7):583-588
Amblyopia is a condition in which the best-corrected visual acuity is less than the age-appropriate visual a-cuity or is two or more lines worse than the fellow eye,due to form deprivation and/or abnormal binocular interaction dur-ing visual immaturity.In 2022,the American Academy of Ophthalmology updated the treatment recommendations in the Preferred Practice Pattern(PPP).In 2021,the Chinese Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus published the Expert Consensus on Prevention and Treatment of Amblyopia in Children(2021).This article compares and analyzes the PPP 2022,the Amblyopia Preferred Practice Pattern 2017 and the Chinese Expert Consensus 2021,focusing on the up-dates of the new version of the PPP in terms of treatment,as well as the differences between China and foreign countries in treatment modalities and follow-up assessment,with a view to share with Chinese ophthalmic colleagues about the latest treatment of amblyopia.
8.Hypoglycemic activities of flowers of Xanthoceras sorbifolia and identification of anti-oxidant components by off-line UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS-free radical scavenging detection.
Xiajing XU ; Yongli GUO ; Menglin CHEN ; Ning LI ; Yi SUN ; Shumeng REN ; Jiao XIAO ; Dongmei WANG ; Xiaoqiu LIU ; Yingni PAN
Chinese Herbal Medicines 2024;16(1):151-161
OBJECTIVE:
To identify phytochemical constituents present in the extract of flowers of Xanthoceras sorbifolia and evaluate their anti-oxidant and anti-hyperglycemic capacities.
METHODS:
The AlCl3 colorimetric method and Prussian Blue assay were used to determine the contents of total flavonoids and total phenolic acids in extraction layers, and the bioactive layers was screened through anti - oxidative activity in vitro. The Waters ACQUITY UPLC system and a Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 column (2.0 mm × 150 mm, 5 μm) were used to identify the ingredients. And anti-oxidative ingredients were screened by off-line UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS-free radical scavenging. The ameliorative role of it was further evaluated in a high-fat, streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic rat model and the study was carried out on NADPH oxidase (PDB ID: 2CDU) by molecular docking.
RESULTS:
Combined with the results of activity screening in vitro, the anti - oxidative part was identified as the ethyl acetate layer. A total of 24 chemical constituents were identified by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry in the ethyl acetate layer and 13 main anti-oxidative active constituents were preliminarily screened out through off-line UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS-free radical scavenging. In vivo experiments showed that flowers of X. sorbifolia could significantly reduce the blood glucose level of diabetic mice and alleviate liver cell damage. Based on the results of docking analysis related to the identified phytocompounds and oxidase which involved in type 2 diabetes, quercetin 3-O-rutinoside, kaempferol-3-O-rhamnoside, isorhamnetin-3-O-glucoside, and isoquercitrin showed a better inhibitory profile.
CONCLUSION
The ethyl acetate layer was rich in flavonoids and phenolic acids and had significant anti-oxidant activity, which could prevent hyperglycemia. This observed activity profile suggested X. sorbifolia flowers as a promising new source of tea to develop alternative natural anti-diabetic products with a high safety margin.