2.Determination of Phenolic Environmental Estrogens in Food Packing Materials by Nonaqueous Capillary Electrophoresis-Chemiluminescence
Quanwei XIAO ; Yuanqian LI ; Xiaoli ZOU
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2009;37(11):1611-1616
Nonaqueous capillary electrophoresis-chemiluminescence (NACE) method was developed for the determination of five phenolic environmental estrogens including bisphenol A (BPA),4-nonylphenol(4-NP) ,4-tert-octylphenol(4-tOP),4-tert-butylphenol(4-tBP) and tetrabromobisphenol A(TBBPA) in food packaging material. Target compounds in soaking solution of food packaging material samples were separated by NACE-CL after derivatization with 4-(4,5-diphenyl-lH-imidazol-2-yl) benzoyl chloride ( DIB-Cl) ,reacted with per-oxyoxalate chemiluminescence system,and then detected through magnifying light signal with photomultiplier. With 17β-E_2 as internal standard,qualitative and quantitative analysis of the target compounds were performed by relative migration time and the ratio of relative chemiluminescence intensity,respectively. Several influence factors on separation with NACE,such as the composition and proportion of organic solvent,the concentration of electrolyte,temperature surrounding of the capillary,the concentration of acetic acid and work voltage,were investigated. And the peroxyoxalate chemiluminescence system was optimized. Under these conditions,4-tBP,BPA,4-OP,4-NP and TBBPA were all separated and showed good linearities in the ranges of 0.0095-3.0 mg/L,0.0087-3.0 mg/L,0.0085 -3.0 mg/L,0.011 -3.0 mg/L,0.009-3.0 mg/L,respectively,with correlation coefficients over 0. 9947. The RSDs of relative migration time and relative chemiluminescence intensity ratio were 0.9% -3.0% and 6.5% - 8.6%. Recoveries for the spiked samples ranged from 86.7% to 98. 8%. Five common food packaging material samples were analyzed. The proposed method is simple and sensitive for the quantitative determination of phenolic environmental estrogens in food packaging material samples.
3.Study on drug resistance genes forβ-lactams in multidrug-resistant Acine-tobacter baumannii
Ciran XIAO ; Jiuming ZOU ; Zhishan LI
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2015;(10):658-662
Objective To investigate prevalence of resistance genes for β-lactams in clinically isolated multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (MDRAB)in a hospital.Methods 22 clinically isolated MDRAB strains were performed antimicrobial susceptibility testing,resistance genes forβ-lactams (TEM,SHV,CTX-M,PER,DHA, IMP ,VIM ,SIM,OXA-23,OXA-24,and OXA-58)in these strains were detected with polymerase chain reaction. Results The resistant rates of 22 isolates of MDRAB to ceftazidime,cefotaxime,cefepime,gentamycin,amikacin, ciprofloxacin,and compound sulfamethoxazole were all 100.00%;to imipenem,meropenem,and cefoperazone/sul-bactam were 50.00%,40.91 %,and 31 .82% respectively,intermediated rates were 31 .82%,36.36%,and 31 .82% respectively.The carriage rates of OXA-23,TEM,IMP ,and PER were 100.00% (n =22),72.73 %(n=16),54.55% (n = 12),and 18.18% (n =4)respectively.Detection results of SHV,CTX-M,DHA,VIM , SIM,OXA-24,and OXA-58 were all negative.Conclusion Carriage of IMP ,TEM,PER,and OXA-23 resistance genes are the major resistance mechanisms of MDRAB to β-lactamase antimicrobial agents in this hospital.
4.Design and medical application of T-shaped shoes with chuck regulator
Xiao XU ; Xiaohui LI ; Bin XIAO ; Xinhui GUO ; Hairen ZOU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2017;38(4):45-47
Objective To design T-shaped shoes with a chuck regulator to facilitate the orthopedics patient in lower limb immobilization,nursing and rehabilitation training.Methods Each of the shoes was composed of the body of low temperature thermoplasticized plate,a regulator,two cross bars controlled by the regulator and a circular silica gel liner at the heel.The stability of triangles kept the limb involved at the middle position,and prevented the lower limb from inward turning,outward turning or dropping.The shape of the triangles was modified by adjusting the regulator to form an individualized fixation posture for each patient.Results The shoes facilitated clinical nursing,enhanced the patient comfort and decreased the complications.Conclusion The shoes gains advantages in wearing,low cost and repeated use,and thus is worthy promoting practically.
5.Hyperthermia Combined with Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer:A Meta-analysis
Xiao GU ; Shunchao YAN ; Wusheng LI ; Li ZHAO ; Huawei ZOU
Journal of China Medical University 2015;(6):489-493
Objective To assess the effectiveness and safety of hyperthermia combined with chemotherapy(HCT)compared with chemotherapy (CT)for ovarian cancer. Methods Related literatures were searched by two independent investigators from the following electronic databases:PubMed,Cochrane Library,EMbase,VIP,WanFang Data,CNKI and CBM.Then the meta?analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.3 software. Results A total of 10 RCTs involving 546 patients were included. The results of Meta?analysis showed that the HCT group was superior to the CT group in the effective rate,tumor control rate,effective rate of CA125,ascites control rate and PD,with significant differences(P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the improvement rate of life quality and the incidences of myelosuppression,severe myelosuppression,severe nausea and vomiting,severe constipation and diarrhea,liver and renal damage(P>0.05). Conclusion Compared with CT,HCT can significantly increase short?term curative effect,ameliorate the quality of life,and it does not increase the incidence of adverse reactions. HCT is worthy of clinical applica?tion.
6.Low Nanomolar Cucurbitacin-I Induces G2 / M Phase Arrest and Apoptosis in Gastric Cancer Cells and the Underlying Mechanism
Jian LI ; Xiuling XIAO ; Yan LI ; Xiaoping ZOU ; Chao DENG
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology 2017;22(9):523-528
Background:Upon inhibition of STAT3 signaling pathway,cucurbitacin-I elicits anticancer effect in various malignancies. However,the anticancer effect and underlying mechanism of cucurbitacin-I in gastric cancer is still elusive. Aims:To explore the effect of low nanomolar cucurbitacin-I on cell proliferation,cell cycle and apoptosis in human gastric cancer cells and the underlying mechanism in vitro. Methods:Human gastric adenocarcinoma cell lines AGS and HGC-27 were treated with cucurbitacin-I at low nanomolar concentration. The anti-proliferative effect of cucurbitacin-I was detected by CCK-8 assay and colony formation assay. Flow cytometry was used to assess the cell cycle and apoptosis. Expressions of cell cycle-related proteins,as well as activation of related pathways such as caspase-3 / PARP apoptotic pathway,STAT3, GADD45α and JNK/ p38 MAPK signaling pathways were determined by Western blotting. Results:Cucurbitacin-I markedly inhibited the growth of gastric cancer cells at low nanomolar concentration by inducing G2 / M phase arrest and apoptosis via a STAT3-independent manner. Furthermore,it was revealed that the anticancer effect of cucurbitacin-I was associated with up-regulation of GADD45α,activation of JNK/ p38 MAPK signaling pathway and the subsequent apoptotic events. Conclusions:The present study provides new insights into the mechanism of anticancer effect of cucurbitacin-I, supporting cucurbitacin-I as an attractive therapeutic drug in gastric cancer.
7.The regulating mechanism of inducible nitric oxide synthase in the hepatic injury of obstructive jaundice
Jianming WANG ; Baolai XIAO ; Qiang LI ; Lining XU ; Shengquan ZOU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 1993;0(03):-
Objective To explore the regulating mechanism of inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS) in hepatic injury of obstructive jaundice (OJ) in vivo and in vitro experiments. Methods (1) Rat hepatocytes were isolated by in situ collagenase perfusion and primary culture. Hepatocytes were pretreated with various concentrations of iNOS inhibitor SMT for 20 min. After pretreatment, 50?M GCDC was added for an additional 24hr. Cells were next detected by FCM and TUNEL.(2) Experimental obstructive jaundice (BDL) was induced by double ligation of the bile duct in rats. After BDL for 3d、7d、14d、and 21d, the apoptotic status in liver of all rats were determined with TUNEL, and iNOS protein in liver of OJ was ditermined with immunohistochemistry method. Results (1) SMT decreased GCDC-induced apoptosis in a concentration-dependent manner. (2) The apoptotic rate of liver was related to length of time of OJ. Apoptosis index (AI) was highest from rats with 14d bile duct ligation. The stronger the iNOS expression, the higher was the number of apoptotic cells that was found in OJ. Conclusions iNOS is involved in the regulation and the occurrence and progression of hepatic injury of obstructive jaundice.
8.Clinical Study on Kidney-Nourishing and Governor Vessel-Regulating Acupuncture Therapy for Apoplexy Sequela
Yan LI ; Yong PANG ; Zhuocheng ZOU ; Yuanchun XIAO
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2007;5(3):156-159
To observe the clinical efficacy of kidney-nourishing and governor vessel-regulating therapy for apoplexy sequela.Methods:Sixty subjects were equally randomized into observation group and control group,and respectively treated for 35 days.The scores of survival quality,interleukin-6(IL-6),interleukin-8(IL-8)and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) were measured,and the clinical efficacy were compared between two groups.Results and Conclusion:After treatment.all the observational items were improved,with better results in observation group than in control group.This therapy has better effects than regular method in the treatment of apoplexy sequela.
9.Prevalence rates of healthcare-associated infection in a general hospital in 2011-2013
Ying LI ; Lisheng CAO ; Weijun XIAO ; Mei ZOU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2015;(10):694-696
Objective To investigate the prevalence rates of healthcare-associated infection (HAI)and antimicrobial use in a hospital in 2011-2013,and provide scientific basis for prevention and control of HAI.Methods HAI prevalence rates and antimicrobial use in a hospital in 2011-2013 were investigated by combination of bedside visiting and medical records reviewing.Results A total of 3 011 patients were investigated during three years,the prevalence rates were 3.49%, 2.87% and 3.98% respectively,difference of prevalence rates during three years were not significantly different (χ2 =2.105,P =0.356).Among HAI sites,lower respiratory tract ranked first,the major pathogens were gram-negative bacil-li,constituent ratios of different pathogens were not significantly different among three years(χ2 =1.003,P =0.972);anti-microbial usage rates and specimen detection rates among 3 years were both significantly different(χ2 =12.569,P <0.01;χ2=6.758,P <0.01,respectively),antimicrobial usage rate was highest in 2011(63.40%),and specimen detection rate was highest in 2012(62.14%).Conclusion Point prevalence rate in this hospital is at average national level,antimicrobial usage rate decreased, the consciousness of pathogenic detection gradually enhanced,clinical application management of antimicrobial agents still needs to be strengthened continuously.
10.Circadian rhythm changes of PGE2 levels in blood of growing rats after functional mandibular protrusion
Ya LI ; Yanping ZUO ; Xiao JI ; Ji ZOU
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2014;(6):757-759
Objective:To explore the relationship between wearing of functional appliance and systemic metabolism of PGE2 in the blood of growing rats.Methods:54 male Wistar rats aged 4-weeks were randomly divided into 3 groups(n =18):Daytime group,all-day group and control group.Self-guided functional appliance was made for mandible advancement of the rats in the 2 experimental groups.One week after appliance wearing,rats were sacrificed at the corresponding time points and blood in femoral artery was taken. PGE2 levels in the blood samples were measured,data were analysed by cosine equation.Results:Hypothesis was true in the control group(P <0.05),and was not true in both 2 experimental groups(P >0.05).Conclusion:PGE2 level in rat blood is circadian rhyth-mic,wearing of functional appliance made may disturb the rhythm.