1.Changes of SOD, GSH and MDA in renal tissues of diabetic hyperlipidemia rats
Hexin CAO ; Liqun HE ; Yajing SHEN
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2004;2(1):36-8
OBJECTIVE: To study the changes of SOD, GSH and MDA in the renal tissues of diabetes rat models through the comparison of their metabolic features. METHODS: Two types of diabetes rat models were established by feeding high-lipid food along with small dose injecting of streptozotocin (STZ) (model group 1) and repeated small dose injecting of STZ with complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA) (model group 2). And changes of the following were observed: body weight, urine volume, blood sugar, blood lipid, serum insulin, insulin sensitive index (ISI),superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) of the renal tissues. RESULTS: The body weight of the two model groups of rats decreased, while the urine volume and the blood sugar increased predominantly. These indexes of the two model groups were significantly different from those of the normal group (P<0.05). The renal tissue MDA level increased while the SOD and GSH level decreased in both model group 1 and model group 2, but the changes in model group 1 were more obvious than those in the model group 2. The serum insulin level which decreased in model group 2 did not decrease significantly in model group 1, but the ISI in model group 1 decreased more significantly than that in model group 2 (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: The antioxidase activity decreased in renal tissues of diabetes rats and hyperlipidemia was the main cause of the corresponding oxidations.
2.Effect and mechanism of Tangshenning Recipe on micro-albuminuria in rats with early diabetic nephropathy
Liqun HE ; Hexin CAO ; Yajing SHEN
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2003;1(2):119-21
OBJECTIVE: To study the modifying effect and mechanism of Tangshenning Recipe on micro-albuminuria in rats with early diabetic nephropathy (DN). METHODS: Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into the normal group (n=8) and model group (n=24). Intraperitoneal injecting of streptozotocin (STZ) plus complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA) was applied once a week for 3 times to induce the DN rats model. Three weeks later, the model group rats were randomly divided into pathologic group (n=8), monopril group (n=8) and Tangshenning Recipe group(n=8) according to the 24 h U-Alb. Each group's renal hemodynamics index and SOD, GSH, MDA in renal tissue were determined by radioimmunoassay (RIA) and colorimetric method respectively. RESULTS: The levels of plasmatic TXB(2), the ratio of TXB(2) and 6-keto-PGF1alpha, and the CGRP in pathologic group were significantly higher than those in normal group. The levels of plasmatic ET decreased obviously, SOD decreased and MDA increased significantly in the rats' renal tissue of pathologic group. The levels of plasmatic TXB(2), the ratio of TXB(2) and 6-keto-PGF1alpha decreased significantly in both Tangshenning Recipe group and monopril group, and the therapeutic effect of Tangshenning Recipe group was better than that of monopril group. SOD was higher and MDA was lower in Tangshenning Recipe group than that in pathologic group. CONCLUSION: The results indicates that Tangshenning Recipe can lower the micro-albuminuria in early DN rats, the mechanism of which probably lies in the modification of glycometabolism, the ratio of TXB(2) and 6-keto-PGF1alpha, the plasmatic CGRP and the renal lipid preoxidation.
3.Effect of ultrasonic coupling agent on iodine disinfectant
Bingshu WANG ; Yuwen ZHONG ; Xiaoling ZHENG ; Huizhen CHEN ; Yajing WANG ; Xiuting SHEN ; Chunhua HAN ; Qin ZOU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2014;(12):717-719,723
Objective To investigate whether ultrasonic coupling agent (UCA)can produce shielding or antago-nistic effect on iodine disinfectant for preoperative skin disinfection.Methods Shielding or antagonistic effect of UCA on iodine disinfectant were detected by laboratory carrier immersion killing test and on-the-spot skin disinfec-tion test.Results Antagonistic effect:after the mixing of iodophor with UCA,the average killing rate of iodophor containing available iodine 2 500mg/L and 625 mg/L to Staphylococcus aureus decreased from 100.00% to 99.67%-99.78% and 96.85 % - 98.25 %,respectively;the average killing rate to Escherichia coli decreased from 100.00% to 99.71 %-99.82% and 95 .93 %-98.56%,respectively.Shielding effect:after smearing with UCA, the average killing rate of iodophor and iodine tincture + alcohol to Escherichia coli decreased from 100.00% to 30.76% and 100.00% to 94.48%,respectively;the average killing rate to Staphylococcus aureus decreased from 99.99% to 55 .55 % and 100.00% to 98.22%,respectively.On-the-spot skin disinfection test:the killing rate of io-dophor and iodine tincture +alcohol to natural bacteria on skin surface were both 99.99%,after skin was smeared with UCA,the killing rate decreased to 92.62% and 93 .57%,respectively.Conclusion UCA remained on the oper-ative field has shielding and antagonistic effect on iodine disinfectant.
4.Glutamine regulates the proliferation and survival of small cell lung cancer H446 cells
Pengyu XU ; Jiayin LI ; Yajing MIAO ; Cuicui GAO ; Yao SHEN ; Fang JIN ; Xiaofei QIU
Tianjin Medical Journal 2016;44(12):1423-1427
Objective To investigate the effects of glutamine (Gln) on proliferation and survival of small cell lung cancer H446 cells, and further to explore the potential mechanism. Methods The proliferation of H446 cells was detected at different time points (0, 24, 48, 72 and 96 h) by CCK-8 assay in Gln (+) group and Gln (-) group, and an optimal time was selected. Under the optimal time, Annexin V-FITC/PI staining, CellTiter-Glo? assay kit and flow cytometer were used to detect cell survival, cellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. Gln (-) group was used as the control group, under the condition of Gln deficiency, cellular ATP, cell proliferation and survival were detected after adding oxaloacetic acid (OAA) or dimethyl-α-ketoglutarate (DM-αKG). Gln (-) group was used as the control group, cellular ROS, cell proliferation, colony and survival were detected after treated with ROS scavenger N- acetyl cysteine (NAC). With different concentrations (0, 2, 5, 10 μmol/L) of glutaminase inhibitor BPTES, the optimal concentration was selected through the colony assay. The cellular ATP and ROS levels and cell proliferation were detected under the optimal concentration. H446 cells were treated with bis-2-(5-phenylacetamido-1,2,4-thiadiazol-2-yl) ethyl sulfide (BPTES), ROS inducer hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) or the combination of them, and cell survival ratio was compared between two groups. Results The proliferation levels of H446 cells at 24, 48, which were decreased most significantly in 72 h in Gln (-) group. When 72 h was used as the optimal time, the cell survival ratio and ATP level were decreased, and the ROS level was increased, in Gln (-) group compared with those of Gln (+) group (P<0.05). There was a higher survival ratio in H446 cells in Gln (-)+OAA group and Gln (-)+DM-αKG group than that of Gln (-) group (P<0.05), but there were no significant differences in cell proliferation and ATP levels between Gln (-) group, Gln (-)+OAA group and Gln (-)+DM-αKG group. The ROS level was reduced, the cell proliferation, colony level and survival ratio were increased in Gln (-)+NAC group compared with those of Gln (-) group (P<0.05). Cloning assay showed that 10μmol/L was the optional concentration. Under this concentration, the proliferation and ATP level were decreased in Gln(+)+BPTES group (P<0.05), and cellular ROS level was up-regulated compared with Gln(+) group. The survival ratio was significantly lower in BPTES+H 2O2 group compared with BPTES (+) group or H2O2 (+) group. Conclusion Glutamine deficiency inhibits the proliferation and survival ratio of H446 cells through enhancing ROS level. BPTES and H2O2 show synergistically inhibitory effect on the survival of H446 cells.
5.Contamination status of dental unit waterlines in three general hospitals
Xiaoling ZHENG ; Yuwen ZHONG ; Huizhen CHEN ; Yajing WANG ; Bingshu WANG ; Chunhua HAN ; Xiuting SHEN ; Qin ZOU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2014;(12):720-723
Objective To realize the contamination status of dental unit waterlines (DUWL)in general hospitals, and provide scientific evidence for making preventive measures.Methods Three hospitals were selected for study, water source adopted by hospital A,B and C was running water,reservoir water,and filtered water through reverse osmosis filtration system respectively,specimens of dental handpiece spray water and flushing water of dental chair units were collected quarterly,total bacterial colony in water were detected.Results The qualified rate of source wa-ter,handpiece spray water,and flushing water in hospital A was 75.00%(3/4),0 (0/40)and 0 (0/40)respectively,col-ony count of handpiece spray water and flushing water was (1.20×103 -5.53×104 )CFU/mL(M=3.80×104 CFU/mL) and (2.11×104 -1.66×105 )CFU/mL(M=4.80×104 CFU/mL)respectively.The qualified rate of source water,hand-piece spray water,and flushing water in hospital B was 50.00%(2/4),60.00%(24/40)and 72.50%(29/40)respectively, colony count of handpiece spray water and flushing water was (0.00 -3.71 ×106 )CFU/mL(M=83.00 CFU/mL)and (0.00-2.39×106 )CFU/mL(M=72.00 CFU/mL)respectively.The qualified rate of source water,handpiece spray wa-ter,and flushing water in hospital C was 100.00%(4/4),55.00%(22/40)and 65.00%(26/40)respectively,colony count of handpiece spray water and flushing water was (0.00-6.20×103 )CFU/mL(M=96.00 CFU/mL)and(0.00-1.63×103 )CFU/mL(M=87.50 CFU/mL)respectively.Conclusion Water of DUWL in general hospitals is seriously con-taminated,disinfection and standardized management of source water and DUWL must be strengthened.
6.Analysis of the status of professional self-efficacy and its influencing factors among postgraduates in Master of Nursing Specialist
Qiaoqiao SHEN ; Pei TONG ; Yunyi LIANG ; Jingjing ZHOU ; Yajing ZHENG ; Yulin GAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2021;37(11):825-830
Objective:To investigate the status of professional self-efficacy and its influencing factors among postgraduates in Master of Nursing Specialist(MNS).Methods:Totally 185 postgraduates from 33 universities were chosen by convenience sampling from December 2018 to January 2019 for a cross-sectional survey. Subjects completed a questionnaire covering demographic data, Professional Self-efficacy Questionnaire for Nursing Students, the Chinese version of Proactive Personality Scale and Career Social Support Inventory for Chinese College Students.Results:The score of professional self-efficacy was (92.78±13.22) . Multiple linear regression analysis showed that the sense of achievement in clinical work, proactive personality and career decision support were the influencing factors of postgraduates professional self-efficacy, with an interpretability of 40.2%.Conclusion:Professional self-efficacy of postgraduates is at upper middle level. Schools, hospitals and other relevant institutions should further improve the postgraduates cultivation model, establish high quality clinical practice bases, encourage postgraduates to actively explore career development pathway and provide adequate advices and supports, to improve the professional self-efficacy of postgraduates.
7.In vitro synergistic effect of tetrandrine on ketoconazole against Candida parapsilosis complex
Yajing ZHAO ; Shuixiu LI ; Ling JIANG ; Yanjun SONG ; Hui GUO ; Weida LIU ; Yongnian SHEN ; Kunju ZHU ; Hong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2017;50(6):417-420
Objective To evaluate the in vitro synergistic effect of tetrandrine on ketoconazole against Candida parapsilosis complex.Methods According to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) M27-A3 guidelines,the microdilution checkerboard method was used to evaluate in vitro antifungal activities of ketoconazole alone and in combination with tetrandrine against 21 clinical isolates of Candida parapsilosis complex based on the fractional inhibitory concentration index (FICI).Antifungal effects of the above drugs at different time points were evaluated by the XTT assay,and then time-killing curves were drawn and assessed to investigate the in vitro dynamic antifungal activity.Results The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of tetrandrine and ketoconazole alone against 21 clinical isolates of Candida parapsilosis complex were 32-64 mg/L and 0.031 25-2 mg/L,respectively.When ketoconazole was combined with tetrandrine,MICs of tetrandrine and ketoconazole were reduced to 2-8 mg/L and 0.008-0.25 mg/L respectively,and the FICI ranged from 0.09 to 0.5.The time-killing curves revealed that the fungal growth was delayed obviously in the combination group compared with the ketoconazole alone group and tetrandrine alone group.Conclusion Tetrandrine has obvious synergistic effects on ketoconazole against Candida parapsilosis complex in vitro.
8. Cross-cultural adjustment of successful aging scale and its reliability and validity in urban elderly
Pei TONG ; Jingjing ZHOU ; Yajing ZHENG ; Qingzhuo REN ; Yunyi LIANG ; Qiaoqiao SHEN ; Xiaojia SUN ; Yulin GAO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2019;28(11):1030-1036
Objective:
To revised the Taiwan version successful aging inventory (SAI), and verify its reliability and validity in urban elderly in mainland China.
Methods:
SAI was adjusted by culture and revised by pre-test to form a formal questionnaire. A sample of 600 elderly people in Guangzhou was chosen for a face-to-face questionnaire survey through convenient sampling. Half of the sample (
9.Effect of family cohesion on loneliness in adolescents: mediating role of self-compassion
Zixin YANG ; Yajing LI ; Weiying MENG ; Yaoyao SHEN ; Hongxia MA
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2022;31(5):444-449
Objective:To explore the mediating effect of self-compassion between family cohesion and loneliness among adolescents.Method:From November to December 2020, a total of 626 adolescents were investigated with the family adaptability and cohesion scale, children loneliness scale and the self-compassion scale short form.Data were analyzed by SPSS 23.0 and PROCESS v 2.16 softwares.The statistical methods included t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis and intermediary effect analysis. Results:Compared with girls, boys’ score of family cohesion((63.52±8.47), (65.48±9.07)) was significantly lower but the scores of self-compassion((37.68±5.26), (36.49±5.75)) and loneliness((37.74±10.44), (36.01±10.48)) were significantly higher( t=-2.79, 2.06, 2.70; all P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the scores of family cohesion((63.67±8.71), (64.74±8.85)), self-compassion((37.45±5.71), (36.98±5.49)) and loneliness((36.60±10.52), (36.96±10.49)) between left-behind and non-left-behind children( t=1.29, -0.87, 0.38, all P>0.05). The score of family cohesion of the adolescents from Grade 7 was significantly lower than those of Grade 8, Grade 10 and Grade 11( P<0.01), while the score of self-compassion of the adolescents from Grade 10 was significantly lower than those of Grade 7 and Grade 11(both P<0.01), but the score loneliness of the adolescents from Grade 11 was significantly lower than those of Grade 8 and Grade 10(both P<0.05). Family cohesion(64.50±8.82)was significantly positively associated with self-compassion(37.09±5.54)( r=0.22; P<0.01). Loneliness(36.88±10.49)were significantly negatively associated with self-compassion( r=-0.27, P<0.01) and family cohesion( r=-0.28, P<0.01). The relation between family cohesion and loneliness was partly mediated by self-compassion and the effect of mediation was 20.9%. Conclusion:Family cohesion will not only directly affect the loneliness of adolescents, but also affect loneliness through the mediating effect of self-care.
10.Correlation between High-sensitivity C Reactive Protein and Oxygen Uptake Efficiency Slope in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
Shoulin LI ; Shen MENG ; Jie LIU ; Wei LIN ; Yan ZHANG ; Jing ZHANG ; Yajing LIN ; Siyuan CHEN ; Guodong WANG ; Shengjie LUO ; Zufu YANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2010;16(5):408-410
ObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between high-sensitivity C reactive protein (hs-CRP) and oxygen uptake efficiency slope (OUES) in patents with cardiovascular disease. MethodsExercise tests, following a symptom-limited standard Bruce protocol with simultaneous respiratory gas-exchange measurements, were performed on a treadmill in 17 post-PCI patients, 21 stable angina pectoris and 24 patients with essential hypertension (EH). The oxygen uptake (VO2), minute ventilation (VE) were determined. The OUES was derived from the relation between VO2 (ml/min) and VE (L/min) during incremental exercise and was determined by VO2=a×lgVE+b, where a = OUES. The OUES was calculated from data of the first 75% (OUES75) and 100% (OUES100) of exercise duration. The serum hs-CRP was measured by immunoassays, and the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was measured with echocardiography. ResultsOUES75 (r=-0.506,P<0.001), OUES100 (r=-0.567,P<0.001) and LVEF (r=-0.286,P<0.01) were correlated with lg(hs-CRP). In stepwise multivariable linear regression models, lg(hs-CRP) (β=-0.374,P=0.006), body height (β=-1.854,P=0.036), body weight (β=-5.033,P=0.034)were independent risk factors of lower OUES75. lg(hs-CRP) (β=-0.396,P=0.003), body height (β=-2.157,P=0.013), body weight (β=-5.912,P=0.011) were independent risk factors of lower OUES100. ConclusionThe serum leveles of hs-CRP may be the useful marker that reflecting cardiopulmonary functional reserve and left ventricular function.