1.Preliminary Study on the Effective Anticoagulant Components of the Fermented Products of Mycelium from Tremella aurantialba
Sikun NIU ; Xiaoxia LU ; Hong XIE
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(03):-
Objective To study the effective anticoagulant components of the fermented products of mycelium from Tremella aurantialba 9800. Method To adopt system menstruum deal with fermented products of mycelium from Tremella aurantialba,then mycelium from tremella aurantialba was studied with the clotting time of the thrombogen,the whole blood clotting time in mice and thrombosis experiment in mice. Result Butanol extract of fermented products of mycelium from Tremella aurantialba behave anticoagulant function. Ethyl acetate extract and water extract also behave feeble activity. Conclusion The effective anticoagulant components of the fermented products of mycelium from Tremella aurantialb is butanol extract.
2.Study on cell-penetrating peptides carrying foreign proteins into eyeball
Tingting ZHAO ; Xiaoxia NIU ; Tinghua CHE ; Daying SU ; Shaomin PENG
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2017;37(6):519-522
Objective To investigate whether poly arginine as the carrier can carry foreign proteins to penetrate the cell membrane and even penetrate the eyeball barrier.Methods Poly-Args (R9) was used as a CPP in this study.R9-green fluorescent protein (GFP) and GFP were constructed.In vitro,human lens epithelial cells were treated with these two proteins.Then,MTT assay were used to detect whether the protein could affect the proliferation of the cells.Flow cytometry and laser confocal microscopy were used to detect the penetrability of CPPs on the cells.In vivo,eyes of mice were treated with protein in eye drops way for 7 days.Then total protein were extracted,ELISA were used to detect the penetrability of CPPs.Results The results of MTT,flow cytometry and laser confocal microscopy showed that CPPs could carry protein into cells in a dose dependent manner without affecting cell proliferation.In vivo,slit lamp showed that the mice eyeballs had no any abnormal after treated by GFP,R9-GFP,and ELISA results also showed that R9 could effectively get foreign protein into the eyeball.Conelusion R9 can carry foreign protein into the cell membrane and eyeball barrier.This study provides the basis for the eye medication and dosing mode improvement.
3.Effective observation on xerophthalmia of meibomian glands dysfunction treated with meibomian glands massage and tobramycin dexamethasone in the northeast area
Xiaoxia NIU ; Yunfeng LI ; Luyang ZHAN ; Guilan GAO
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(30):14-17
Objective To observe the clinical effect of xerophthalmia of meibomian glands dysfunction treated with meibomian glands massage and tobramycin dexamethasone in the northeast area.Methods The clinical data of 403 patients (767 eyes) with xerophthalmia of meibomian glands dysfunction in the northeast area in January to November 2013 were analyzed retrospectively.The patients were divided into 3 groups.Patients of treatment goup 1 were combined modality therapy by meibomian glands massage and tobramycin dexamethasone and artificial tears (carbomer eye ophthalmic gel).Patients of treatment goup 2 were treated with tobramycin dexamethasone and artificial tears.Patients of control group were only used by artificial tears.Tear film break-uptime (BUT),tear secretion test (Schirmer Ⅱ),corneal staining score and symptom score were measured before treatment and after treatment for 1,3 months.Results There was no significant difference in the subjective symptoms,BUT,Schirmer Ⅱ,corneal staining score before treatment among three groups (P > 0.05).Compared with that before treatment,the subjective symptoms,BUT,Schirmer Ⅱ,corneal staining score after treatment for 1 month was improved in treatment group 1 and treatment group 2 (P < 0.01),but there was no significant difference in control group (P > 0.05).After treatment for 3 months,the effective power in treatment group 1 [87.1%(122/140)] and treatment group 2 [60.8%(79/130)] was higher than that in control group [48.9%(65/133)],and there was significant difference (P < 0.05).And there was significant difference between treatment group 1 and treatment group 2 (P < 0.05).Conclusions Xerophthalmia of meibomian glands dysfunction in the northeast area due to speciality in the geographical environment and food habits.Combined modality therapy (applied heating,meibomian glands massage and tobradex) can provide a new direction of xerophthalmia of meibomian glands dysfunction,retrieve in the lipids component of the tear film and eliminate the inflammation.But,dependence of the out-patients are very important in the therapeutic process.
4.Effect of physical and mental rehabilitation exercise on coping style and self-management efficacy of patients with cervical cancer
Xiaoxia WANG ; Ke NIU ; Wei WANG ; Huan CHEN ; Xiaohui YIN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2017;23(8):1056-1059
Objective To investigate the effects of physical and mental rehabilitation exercise on coping style and self-management efficacy of patients with cervical cancer. Methods A total of 60 cervical cancer chemotherapy patients were randomly divided into rehabilitation exercise group and control group, with 30 cases in each group. The patients of control group used conventional methods of nursing care, while patients in rehabilitation training group received the physical and mental rehabilitation exercise positive. The two groups had three months of intervention. Coping style of two groups before and after intervention in cervical cancer patients was contrasted, as well as self-efficacy, complications and nursing satisfaction. Results After the intervention, two groups of patients with cervical cancer, their response were significantly improved, and in the physical and mental rehabilitation exercise group of cervical cancer patients, the coping styles significantly was better than that the control group (P<0.05); after intervention, self-management efficacy of three dimensions and total score in rehabilitation exercise group of cervical cancer patients were significantly improved, and in the physical and mental rehabilitation exercise group of cervical cancer patients, the self-management efficacy of three dimensions and total score were significantly better than those of the control group (P < 0.05); the incidence rate of complications in rehabilitation exercise group after the intervention (6.7%) was significantly lower than it in the control group (33.3%) (P < 0.05); in rehabilitation exercise group, the cervical cancer patients' satisfaction was significantly better than that of the control group (100.0% vs 86.7%)(P < 0.05). Conclusions Nursing care of physical and mental rehabilitation exercise, which is used in cervical cancer patients with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, can significantly improve the coping style and self-efficacy of patients, reduce the incidence of complications, and improve nursing satisfaction.
5.Application effects of extended care on hepatitis C anti-virus therapy
Xiaoxia NIU ; Yuan MENG ; Huidan CUI ; Qiaomin WANG ; Qin QIU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2015;(27):3270-3272
Objective To explore the application of extended care on hepatitis C anti-virus therapy, so as to improve patient′s quality of life and treatment compliance. Methods A total of 120 hepatitis C patients, who hospitalized our department for anti-viral therapy from April to September 2014, were divided into experimental group ( extended care based on routine care) and control group ( routine care) on average. After 6 months interventions, SF-36 and daily behavior self management comprehensive evaluation questionnaire were used to compare quality of life and treatment compliance between two groups. Results After 6 months interventions, each dimensions of quality of care in the experimental group were higher than that of the control group (t=3. 647,2. 658,9. 512,2. 392,4. 246,4. 587,2. 332,4. 437;P <0. 05); the treatment compliance presented the same trend as above (t =8. 940,8. 710,10. 803,11. 529,9. 415,9. 780,7. 619;P <0. 01). Conclusions The extended care for patients with hepatitis C anti-viral therapy can improve their quality of life and treatment compliance, so as to reach a preferable treatment effects.
6.Study of a CADASIL family with migraine as the presenting symptom.
Xiaoxia HOU ; Hong CHENG ; Qingwen JIN ; Qi NIU ; Feifei SHEN ; Juan YAO ; Xinsheng DING
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2016;33(4):511-514
OBJECTIVETo analyze the clinical features and genetic cause for a family affected with cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL).
METHODSClinical manifestations, neuroimaging, and genetic analysis were performed.
RESULTSThe main clinical features have included stroke, emotional disturbance and history of migraine without progressive memory impairment. A positive family history was confirmed. Cranial MRI has revealed multi-infarct lesions and white matter hyperintensity involving bilateral basal ganglia, subcortex and brain stem. All such features were in keeping with the diagnosis of CADASIL. A rare 2182C>T mutation in exon 14 of the NOTCH3 gene was identified in all available cases.
CONCLUSIONBoth clinical and molecular features suggested that the family has been affected with CADASIL.
Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Migraine Disorders ; genetics ; Receptor, Notch3 ; Receptors, Notch ; genetics
7.Cardio-metabolic risk and adverse pregnancy outcomes in the first trimester: findings from the Shenzhen birth cohort study
Yixuan CHEN ; Linlin WU ; Xiaoxia WU ; Yanmei WAN ; Xuna HUANG ; Jianmin NIU
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2024;52(2):158-164
Objective:To investigate the relationship between cardio-metabolic abnormalities in the first trimester and adverse pregnancy outcomes (APO).Methods:This cohort study recruited singleton pregnancies in the first trimester (6-13 +6 weeks of gestation) from Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital between January 1, 2021, and October 31, 2022. Cardiometabolic markers, including body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglycerides (TG), were recorded during the first trimester. Incidence of APO, including gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, small for gestational age infant, and placental abruption, was documented. Cardiovascular metabolic abnormalities in the first trimester were defined as meeting one or more of the following criteria: elevated BMI (BMI≥24 kg/m2), elevated TG (TG≥1.7 mmol/L), decreased HDL-C (HDL-C<1.0 mmol/L), elevated blood pressure (systolic pressure≥130 mmHg (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa) and/or diastolic pressure≥85 mmHg), elevated FPG (FPG≥5.6 mmol/L). Enrolled women were categorized into abnormal cardio-metabolic and normal cardio-metabolic groups. Poisson regression was employed to analyze the association between cardio-metabolic abnormalities in the first trimester and APO. Results:The study included 14 197 pregnant women with an age of (32.0±4.1) years. There were 8 139 women in the normal cardio-metabolic group and 6 058 women in the abnormal cardio-metabolic group. Women with cardio-metabolic disorders in the first trimester had a younger gestational age and higher incidence rates of preterm birth, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes mellitus (all P<0.05). In multivariable Poisson regression, elevated BMI ( RR=1.22, 95% CI 1.15-1.29), elevated FPG ( RR=1.59, 95% CI 1.38-1.82), elevated TG ( RR=1.22, 95% CI 1.13-1.31), and elevated blood pressure ( RR=1.50, 95% CI 1.39-1.63) were independent risk factors for APO, while decreased HDL-C ( RR=0.93, 95% CI 0.70-1.23) was not. Elevated blood pressure ( RR=5.57, 95% CI 4.58-6.78), elevated BMI ( RR=1.71, 95% CI 1.40-2.09), and elevated TG ( RR=1.38, 95% CI 1.10-1.74) had the greatest impact on the risk of developing preeclampsia. Elevated FPG ( RR=1.70, 95% CI 1.45-1.99) had the greatest impact on the risk of gestational diabetes. Conclusions:Elevated blood pressure, BMI, TG and FPG in the first trimester are closely related to APO.
8.A study on the dynamic and static functional connectivity changes of amygdala subregions in patients with bilateral idiopathic tinnitus and hearing loss based on fMRI
Yue SHI ; Lanyue CHEN ; Yi ZHANG ; Xiaobo MA ; Wei LI ; Xiaoxia QU ; Qian WANG ; Yantao NIU ; Zhaohui LIU
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2024;31(9):574-579
OBJECTIVE To observe the changes of static functional connectivity(sFC) and dynamic functional connectivity(dFC) of amygdala subregions in patients with bilateral idiopathic tinnitus and hearing loss(TINHL). METHODS The resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI) data of 30 patients with bilateral tinnitus and hearing loss and 37 normal controls(NCs) were collected to analyze the intensity changes of sFC and dFC in 8 subregions of amygdala and the whole brain in TINHL patients. RESULTS There were no significant differences in age,sex and education between the two groups. Compared with the NCs group,the sFC intensity of the right basolateral subregion and right cerebellar peduncle 1 region,the left basolateral subregion and left orbital medial frontal gyrus and left angular gyrus in TINHL group was significantly decreased. The dFC intensity of left amygdalostriatal subregion and left precuneus in TINHL group was increased,but the dFC intensity was reduced in the left basolateral subregion and right angular gyrus as well as between the right superficial subregion and right medial orbital of superior frontal gyrus. CONCLUSION Among the 8 subregions of amygdala,the bilateral basolateral subregions,the left amygdalostriatal subregion and the right superficial region shown abnormal functional connectivity with other regions of the brain,which are the important parts of emotional abnormalities in TINHL.
9.Qualitative research on compassion fatigue of nurses in infectious disease hospital
Xiaoxia NIU ; Huidan CUI ; Yuan MENG ; Bihai XU ; Qiaomin WANG ; Xin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2014;20(14):1697-1700
Objective To master the influential factors of compassion fatigue of nurses in infectious disease hospital and the ways of nurses coping with high compassion fatigue , and to avoid job burnout because of high compassion fatigue .Methods Based on the Edmund Husseri ’ s phenomenological method , we used personal interviews to investigate 7 nurses in a grade-Ⅲ level-A infectious disease hospital .The data were analyzed by phenomenological analytical method .Results The suitable compassion fatigue of nurses could help them finish their work , while high compassion fatigue would lead to job burnout .Conclusions In order to avoid job burnout because of high compassion fatigue , nurse manager should take effective measures to guide nurses coping with it.
10.Excessive gestational weight gain in early pregnancy and insufficient gestational weight gain in middle pregnancy increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus
Aiqi YIN ; Fuying TIAN ; Xiaoxia WU ; Yixuan CHEN ; Kan LIU ; Jianing TONG ; Xiaonian GUAN ; Huafan ZHANG ; Linlin WU ; Jianmin NIU
Chinese Medical Journal 2022;135(9):1057-1063
Background::Gestational weight gain (GWG) is associated with the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). However, the effect of weight gain in different trimesters on the risk of GDM is unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of GWG on GDM during different trimesters.Methods::A birth cohort study was conducted from 2017 to 2020 in Shenzhen, China. In total, 51,205 participants were included comprising two models (early pregnancy model and middle pregnancy model). Gestational weight (kg) was measured at each prenatal clinical visit using a standardized weight scale. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the risk of GDM. Interaction analysis and mediation effect analysis were performed in the middle pregnancy model.Results::In the early pregnancy model, the risk of GDM was 0.858 times lower (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.786, 0.937) with insufficient GWG (iGWG) and 1.201 times higher (95% CI: 1.097, 1.316) with excessive GWG after adjustment. In the middle pregnancy model, the risk of GDM associated with iGWG increased 1.595 times (95% CI: 1.418, 1.794) after adjustment; for excessive GWG, no significant difference was found ( P = 0.223). Interaction analysis showed no interaction between GWG in early pregnancy (GWG-E) and GWG in middle pregnancy (GWG-M) ( F = 1.268; P = 0.280). The mediation effect analysis indicated that GWG-M plays a partial mediating role, with an effect proportion of 14.9%. Conclusions::eGWG-E and iGWG-M are associated with an increased risk of GDM. Strict control of weight gain in early pregnancy is needed, and sufficient nutrition should be provided in middle pregnancy.