1.Study on the viability of Lactobacillus acidophilus in short peptide enteral nutrition liquid
Xiaoming LI ; Qiuling ZHAO ; Julian LI
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition 1997;0(03):-
Objective: To observe the survivability of Lactobacillus acidophilus in short peptide enteral nutrition liquid.Methods: 5% fermentative medium of Lactobacillus acidophilus was added in 12% short peptide enteral nutrition liquid.The preparations were cultured at 37℃ anaerobic condition.Samples were taken from culture at 0,4,8,12,14,16,20,24 h during fermention.The living bacteria counts,A_600,acidity and pH values were examined respectively.Results: The number of Lactobacillus acidophilus increased at 0 to 16 h.A_600 ascended during the time.Acidity ascended with time.Conclusion: The present study demonstrated that Lactobacillus acidophilus had better survivability in 12% short peptide enteral nutrition liquid,and the terminal time should be controlled during 12~14h.
2.Non-alcohol fatty liver disease reduces the intestinal barrier function of rats
Tao LIU ; Qiuling XU ; Yan ZHAO
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2015;(11):1124-1127
Objective Disorder of intestinal barrier function is associated with the non-alcohol fatty liver disease ( NAFLD) . The present paper aimed to explore the intestinal barrier function in the rat model of NAFLD . Methods Sixteen SD rats were ran-domly divided into an NAFLD and a normal control group of equal number .The NAFLD models were constructed by high-fat feeding . HE staining was used for pathologic examination of the liver , the levels of TNF-α, IL-1, and endotoxin (ET ) were measured by ELISA and the limulus reagent method , and the expressions of intestinal ZO-1 and Occluding were determined by real time PCR . Resu lts Compared with the normal controls , the NAFLD rats showed typical hepatic lipid deposition , with significantly increased levels of serum TNF-αand IL-1 and plasma ET and decreased expressions of intestinal ZO-1 and Occluding (P<0.05). Conclusion Intestinal barrier function is decreased in NAFLD rats .
3.Effect of plateau environment on the body compositions of soldiers
Qiuling ZHAO ; Quanfeng YANG ; Lijuan YOU ; Yu WANG
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition 2017;24(2):109-111
Objective:To study the eftect of plateau environment on the body compositions of soldiers.Methods:A total of 120 male soldiers were selected for the study.All of the study subjects received a physical examination between June and November in 2014.Bio-electrical impedance technique was used to measure the subjects' body composition including 33 parameters such as body mass index (BMI) and body fat mass.Results:Compared to that before entering into the plateau,the levels of 31 parameters were significantly lower after entering into plateau,except the distribution of muscles in left lower limb and ECW/TBW in right upper extremity.Conclusion:The body compositions of soldiers may decrease under plateau environment.This phenomenon need to be interfered purposefully to aTange scientific diets and training intensity.
4.Clinical analysis of 72 patients with cardiogenic cerebral embolism.
Zusen YE ; Zhao HAN ; Qiuling ZANG ; Pingli WANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine 2001;0(04):-
Objective To study the etiology,clinical features and prognosis of cardiogenic cerebral embolism.Methods Cardiogenic cerebral embolism patients in the ward of Department of Cerebral vessels from April 2007 to December 2007 were registered prospectively,and then the clinical data of the patients after 3 months follow-up were analyzed.Results 72 patients were included,49 patients had atrial fibrillation.At the end of the 3 month-follow-up,15 patients were dead,the total mortality was 20.8%.25 patients must depend on others to live on.Conclusion Atrial fibrillation was the most common etiology of cardiogenic cerebral embolism.Internal carotid artery systerm was easier to form embolism than vertebrobasilar systerm.Compared with vertebrobasilar systerm,internal carotid artery systerm was much worse on nerve function impairment and prognosis.Positive measures must be taken to prevent and treat primary cardiopathy,and reduce the rate of cardiogenic cerebral embolism.
5.Protective effect of ischemia postconditioning on lung inj ury after limb ischemia reperfusion in rats and its mechanism
Lijun ZHAO ; Kaiji LI ; Qiuling LU ; Xiuli MEN
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2016;42(2):255-259
Objective:To observe the effects of ischemic postconditioning (I-postC)on the lung injury after limb ischemia reperfusion (LIR)in the rats,and to investigate the protective effect and the possible mechanisms. Methods:24 Wistar rats were randomly divided into control group, ischemia-reperfusion group (IR group)and I-postC group (n=8 ). Referring to routine method in our department, the model rats which underwent 4 h ischemia and 4 h reperfusion of hind limbs were made.In control group,the rubber band around the limb was loose and the blood flow was not blocked. In I-postC group, before reperfusion, ischemia 5 min and reperfusion 5 min were performed in the rats,repeated for 3 times and then perfusion 4 h was taken,The blood and lung tissue from every rat were taken accurately. The percentages of CD1 8 positive cells in peripheral blood,the levels of soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1)and P-selectin in plasma,the myeloperoxidase (MPO)activities in lung tissue,the levels of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1)and P-selectin in lung tissue of the rats in various groups were detected. The partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2 ) and partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2 )were measured.The morphological changes of lung tissue under light and electron microscopes were observed.Results:Compared with control group,the percentage of CD18 positive cells and the levels of sICAM-1 and P-selectin of the rats in IR groups were increased (P<0.01);PaO2 and PaCO2 were decreased significantly;the MPO activity in lung tissue was also significantly increased (P<0.01).The HE staining results showed lung interstitial vascular dilation, congestion, PMN infiltration, the increased gap blood vessel, alveolar septal thickening,alveolar exudation, bronchial epithelial cell shedding and necrosis of the rats in IR group. Compared with IR group,the values of biochemical indicators mentioned above were decreased obviously (P<0.01);PaO2 and PaCO2 were increased significantly (P<0.01);the activities of inflammatory factors in plasma and lung tissue were decreased (P < 0.01 ); the pathological changes of lung damage were improved significantly. Conclusion:I-postC can reduce the lung injury after LIR in the rats,and the mechanism may be related to inhibiting the inflammatory reaction.
6.Experimental studies of ischemia postconditioning alleviated lung injury after limb ischemia reperfusion in rats
Kaiji LI ; Baoling HE ; Qiuling LU ; Xiuli MEN ; Lijun ZHAO
Tianjin Medical Journal 2016;44(4):453-456
Objective To observe the effects of ischemic postconditioning (I-postC) on lung injury after limb ischemia reperfusion (LIR) in rats, and to investigate the protective effect and the mechanisms. Methods Twenty-four Wistar rats were divided into three groups:control group (group Control), ischemia-reperfusion group (group IR) and ischemic postcondi?tioning group (group I-postC). Referring to routine method in our department, the model rats underwent 4-hour ischemia and 4-hour reperfusion of hind limbs were made. In group Control, the rubber band around the limb was loose,which did not block the blood flow. Rats in group I-postC were given repeated 3 times of 5 min ischemia-5 min reperfusion, and then did perfusion 4 h before reperfusion. The blood and lung samples were collected for detecting arterial gas of partial pressure of oxygen [p(O2)] and partial pressure of carbon dioxide [p(CO2)]. The plasma and lung tissue levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and xanthine oxidase (XOD) were detected. The morphological changes of lung tissue were ob?served under light microscope and electron microscope. Results It was found that after suffering from ischemia-reperfu?sion, levels of p(O2) and p(CO2) decreased significantly. The activity of SOD in plasma and lung tissues decreased, but XOD and MDA increased significantly (P<0.05). With microscope, lung interstitial vascular dilation, infiltration of neutrophils, the width of the alveolar space, alveolar septal thickening and alveolar exudate were found. Compared with IR group, it was found that p(O2) and p(CO2) increased significantly in group I-postC. The activity of SOD in plasma and lung tissues in?creased, but XOD and MDA decreased significantly(P<0.05). The mild damage of pathological changes were found. Conclu?sion Ischemic postconditioning can reduce the lung injury after limb ischemia reperfusion in rats, which may be related to the inhibition of lipid peroxidation.
7.Quality assessment of screening for neonatal inherited metabolic disease in Chaoyang District from 2012 to 2021
WANG Chuan ; ZHAO Qiuling ; MA Yanyan ; GAO Qian ; ZHAO Yue ; LUO Jia
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(11):1001-1004
Objective :
To evaluate the quality of neonatal inherited metabolic diseases screening in Chaoyang District, Beijing Municipality from 2012 to 2021, so as to provide insights into improvements in the screening quality and efficiency of neonatal inherited metabolic diseases.
Methods:
Data pertaining to screening of neonatal inherited metabolic disease in Chaoyang District from 2012 to 2021 were captured from Beijing Center for Neonatal Disease Screening. The percentage of screening, eligible rate of blood smears collection, re-examination rate of suspected cases, and definitive diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism (CH), phenylketonuria (PKU) and congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) were analyzed to evaluate the quality of neonatal inherited metabolic diseases screening in Chaoyang District.
Results:
There were 484 002 live neonates in Chaoyang District from 2012 to 2021, and 481 395 neonates were screened for inherited metabolic diseases, with a screening rate of 99.46% and 99.71% eligible rate of blood smears collection. A total of 4 305 suspected positive cases were screened, including 4 148 cases recalled for re-examinations, with a 96.35% re-examination rate of suspected cases, and the re-examination rates of CH, PKU and CAH were 96.37%, 96.79% and 95.65%, respectively. Totally 482 neonates were definitively diagnosed with inherited metabolic diseases, with an overall incidence rate of 1/999, and the incidence rates of CH (307 cases), hyperthyrotropinemia (103 cases), PKU (66 cases) and CAH (6 cases) were 1/1 568, 1/4 674, 1/7 294 and 1/20 233, respectively.
Conclusions
The screening rate and re-examination rate of neonatal inherited metabolic diseases was both more than 95% in Chaoyang District from 2012 to 2021. Improving the management of neonatal inherited metabolic diseases screening and the recall of suspected cases is required.
8.Comparison of gray matter among children with different karyotype of Turner syndrome: voxel-based morphometry analysis
Sheng XIE ; Qiuling ZHAO ; Zhixin ZHANG ; Xiwei LIU ; Jiaying ZHANG ; Gaolang GONG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2013;(7):607-612
Objective To detect the difference of cerebral gray matter change in children with different karyotype Turner Syndrome (TS) by using voxel-based morphometry (VBM).Methods Nineteen children with 45XO karyotype TS,21 children with heterozygous TS and 20 age-matched control girls were recruited in this study.Wechsler intelligence scale for children was used to obtain their intelligence quotients (IQ).High-resolution magnetic MR imaging was performed in TS children and control girls to collect the whole brain structural data.The data was analyzed by VBM based on SPM8 to compare the volume of gray matter among the monosomy TS children,heterozygous TS children and normal controls by using covariance analysis.Alphasim method in the software of analysis of functional neuroimages(AFNI) was used for clusterlevel multiple comparison.Results The IQ was 89 ± 16 for the monosomy TS children,and it was 91 ± 13 for heterozygous TS children and 109 ± 15 for the controls.Statistical analysis revealed significant difference of IQ among them (F =10.75,P < 0.05).Compared with normal controls,both monosomy TS children and heterozygous TS children showed significantly decreased volume (voxel numbers in clusters were 4117,1392,1085,t =5.75,5.33 and 5.02 for monosomy TS; voxel numbers in clusters were 4501,2437,591,t =5.40,5.11 and 4.95 for heterozygous TS respectively,P < 0.01,FWE-corrected) in the gray matter of bilateral precuneus lobule,postcentral gyrus,and cingulum cortex.However,the volume of the orbitofrontal lobe,parahippocampal gyrus,cerebellum,temporal pole,corpus striatum and posterior midbrain were increased in the monosomy and heterozygous TS children compared to the controls (voxel numbers in clusters were 1444,1188,791,725,695,431,386,t =5.01,5.96,5.67,5.23,4.85,4.43,4.94 for monosomy TS; voxel numbers in clusters were 6988,2709,2510,2380,1987,1709,1185,t =6.50,7.06,7.26,5.27,5.71,6.02,4.56 for heterozygous TS,P < 0.01,FWE-corrected).Compared with monosomy TS,heterozygous TS showed increased gray matter volume in the left parahippocampal gyrus and corpus striatum (voxel numbers were 1014 and 496,t =4.75,4.53,P <0.01,FWE-eorreeted),while they had decreased gray matter volume in the right supramarginal gyrus (voxel number was 350,t =4.28,P < 0.01,FWE-corrected).Conclusions Both monosomy and heterozygous TS show brain atrophy in the parietooccipital lobe,indicating similar abnormality of gray matter development.However,heterozygous TS shows more increased gray matter volume in the prefrontal lobes and the cerebellum than monosomy TS,which may be the compensatory mechanism in this condition.
9.Candesartan early or late treatment reduced advanced glycation end-products accumulation and the receptor for AGE (RAGE) expression in type 2 diabetic KK/Ta mice kidney
Qiuling FAN ; Xiaoming ZHAO ; Shi PU ; Sali LI ; Gang YANG ; Congxiao ZHANG ; Yi JIANG ; Lining WANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2012;14(2):145-150
Objective The effects of candesartan,an angiotensin Ⅱ type 1 receptor blocker (ARB) were investigated on advanced glycation end-products accumulation and the receptor for AGE (RAGE) expression in type 2 diabetic KK/Ta mouse kidneys.MethodsKK/Ta mice(n=72)were random divided into three groups(n=24) and it was treated with candesartan [4 mg/(kg·d)] or vehicle from 6 or 12 to 28 weeks of age.BALB/c mice(n=24) treated with vehicle were used as controls.Body weight,blood pressure,blood glucose,urinary microalbumin,urinary creatinine and serum creatinine were measured every four weeks.At 28 weeks,renal expressions of carboxymethyllysine and RAGE were evaluated by immunohistochemistry and/or competitive RT-PCR.Results KK/Ta mice developed high body weight,high blood glucose,and high urinary microalbumin/creatinine ratio in KK/Ta mice at 28 weeks of age,and it was significantly higher than that of BALB/c mice [(427.49±89.37)mg/g vs (9.54±3.25)mg/g,P<0.01 ].Protein and mRNA expressions of RAGE were upregulated in KK/Ta kidneys with increased immunostaining intensities of carboxymethyllysine.Candesartan treatment has markedly reduced urinary microalbumin/creatinine ratio [Early treatment group (32.18±9.41)mg/g,Late treatment group (53.20±7.26)mg/g,P<0.01 ].Treatment with candesartan down-regulated the protein and mRNA expressions of RAGE and reduced the accumulation of carboxymethyllysine.There were no significant differences between the two treatment groups (from 6 or 12 weeks).ConclusionsThe results suggest that candesartan,an ARB,reduces advanced glycation end-products accumulation and subsequent albuminuria by down-regulating RAGE expression in type 2 diabetic KK/Ta mouse kidneys.
10.Acute blood pressure course and prognosis in three different ischemic stroke subtypes
Zusen YE ; Zhao HAN ; Rongyuan ZHENG ; Zhen WANG ; Zheng ZHANG ; Liang FENG ; Qiuling ZANG ; Pingli WANG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2010;43(1):51-55
Objective To investigate the relationship between blood pressure(BP) and prognosis in three different ischemic stroke subtypes.Methods The consecutive patients with a brain infarction proven on diffusion-weighted MRI who were hospitalized within 48 hours after stroke onset between April 2007 and April 2008 were registered.All subjects with acute ischemic stroke consecutively admitted to the neurological wards of the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical College,were registered in the Wenzhou Stroke Registry Program.Data were collected and coded at primary registration.The BP levels were studied during the initial 7 hospital days.Survival and dependency were assessed at 3 months.Outcomes were adjusted age,consciousness level,admission NIHSS score,the decline level of systolic BP,the decline level of diastolic BP,complication and so on. Logistic regression model was used to estimate the relationship between BP and prognosis.Results A U-shaped effect was observed in each subgroup between BP and prognosis.In the subgroups of atherothrombosis,cardioembolism and small artery disease,those who had a BP of 150/95 mm Hg(1 mm Hg=0.133 kPa)on admission,140/90 mm Hg on day 1-7 would have a better prognosis.In the subgroups of atherothrombosis and cardioembolism,the decrease of BP during the first 24 hours was the independent predictor of the death and disability at 3-month.In the atherothrombosis group,when the decrease of systolic BP during the first 24 hours was greater than 20 mm Hg,the risk of the death and disability at 3-month increased 4.44 times(OR 4.44,95%CI 1.70-11.59,P=0.002).In the atherothrombosis group,when the decrease of diastolic BP during the first 24 hours was greater than 10 mm Hg,the risk of the death/disability at 3-month increased 3.70 times(OR 3.70,95%CI 1.54-8.90.P=0.00).In the cardioembolism group,the risk increased respectively 7.98 times(OR 7.98,95%CI 1.34-47.66.P=0.026)and 6.68 times(OR 6.68.95%CI 1.55-28.79,P=0.01).In the subgroups of small artery disease,the decrease of BP during the first 24 hours was not the independent predictor of the death and disability at 3-month.Conclusions A U-shaped effect is observed in each subgroup between BP and prognosis.In the subgroups of atherothrombosis and cardioembolism,the decrease of BP during the first 24 hours is the independent predictor of the death and disability at 3-month.