1.Preliminary studies of prevention of interleukin-6 antisense oligonucleotide liposomes on after cataract in rabbit
Xiaoyan DENG ; Xiaojun CAI ; Zhisheng KE
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(12):-
Objective:To investigate the safety and efficacy of interleukin-6 antisense oligonucleotide liposomes on the experimental animals for prevention of after cataract. Methods:Thirty healthy New-Zealand rabbits(30 left eyes) received extracapsular lens extraction,and were randomly divided into 3 groups: anterior chamber injection of 0.1ml of interleukin-6 antisense oligonucleotide liposomes(Group A),blank liposomes(Group B) after operation respectively;and control group(Group C).All left eyes were examined by slit-lamp microscope and ophthalmoscope regularly.The aqueous humor IL-6 concentrations were measured 1 day before operation,and 1 day,3 days,7 days,14 days and 30 days after operation through enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay.Three months later,photographs of the posterior lens capsules were taken through digital slit-lamp microscope and the histopathological changes of posterior lens capsules were observed by light microscope. Results:①Three months after the operation,the number of eyes developing posterior capsule opacification in Group A,B and C were 7,10 and 10 respectively,with significant difference(P=0.037).② The average value of Group A was lower than Group B and C,with statistically significant difference(P
2.The current precision medicine approaches in genetic epilepsies
Xiaolong DENG ; Chunhui HU ; Dan SUN ; Zhisheng LIU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2017;19(8):1125-1129
The increasing identification of genetic causes for epilepsy over the recent years improves the understanding of the underlying epileptog enic process,and allows for the possibility of directed therapeutic approaches.An ideal antiepileptic therapy consists of a drug which is able to influence the functional changes caused by a specific pathogenic variant.In this review,we describe the current precise medicine approaches in genetic epilepsies.Currently established or investigated precise medicine treatments include the ketogenic diet in patients with glucose transporter typel (GLUT1) deficiency,sodium channel blockers in patients with KCNQ2 mutations,and mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR)-inhibitors in patients with SCN2A and SCN8A mutations.These predominantly represent already available treatments that were repurposed for use in epilepsy.The development of new therapeutic agents aiming at targets identified in genetic epilepsies will advance epilepsy treatment considerably.
3.The influence of group B streptococcus screening to newborns
Miner TANG ; Zhisheng DENG ; Dongmei HUANG ; Xinmei JIANG ; Lijun QIN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2016;37(20):2852-2853,2856
Objective To explore the influence of group B Streptococcus screening during pregnancy and the incidence of the ear‐ly‐onset GBS disease for newborns .Methods Totally 47 cases of pregnant women with premature rupture of membranes (PROM ) , which were GBS positive and accepted antibiotic treatment ,who were chosen as the experimental group .While 73 cases of pregnant women with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) ,which were not accept GBS screening and antibiotic treatment ,were chosen as control group .The neonatal clinical manifestations were observed .The swab specimens were collected from throat and detected of GBS by using PCR method .Results The experimental group showed no occurrence of neonatal group B streptococcal infection , dyspnea ,cyanosis and fever .Totally 7 cases of the control group had group B Streptococcus infection .Totally 2 cases had dyspnea and 2 cases had cyanosis .Totally 4 cases had fever .The neonatal research indicators of these two groups were statistically signifi‐cant differences (P<0 .05) .Conclusion The group B Streptococcus screening during pregnancy would effectively reduce the inci‐dence of neonatal infection of group B Streptococcus .
4.Expression and significance of connexin Cx36 in hippocampus and cortical neurons of febrile seizure rats
Dan SUN ; Junhua XIAO ; Zhisheng LIU ; Xiaolong DENG ; Jiasheng HU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2016;31(24):1875-1878
Objective To explore the potential changes of connexin Cx36 in hippocampus and cortical neurons of rats with hyperthermia -induced convulsion.Methods Rats were divided into 2 groups according to the random number table method:normal control group and experimental group.Febrile convulsion model was elicited through im-mersion in warm water.The experimental group was generated following febrile convulsion model:hyperthermia group and febrile convulsion group.Among normal control group,hyperthermia group and febrile convulsion group,western blot analysis and immunofluorescence labeling techniques were used to examine the expression of Cx36 protein in the hippo-campus and cortex area.One -Way ANOVA was used to compare the mean of multiple sample,the LSD test was used to compare the two means.Tamhane′s test was used when variance were uneven.Results The incubation period,seizure duration and temperature were (4.39 ±0.08)min,(5.38 ±0.07)min,(41 .87 ±0.06)℃ after hyperthermia-in-duced convulsion,respectively.Western blot analysis showed that the expression of Cx36 protein in the hippocampus and cortex area decreased gradually after 1 0 times of seizure in normal control group,hyperthermia group and febrile convulsion group,and the febrile convulsion group decreased most obviously.Compared with normal control group and hyperthermia group,respectively,in febrile convulsion group Cx36 expression obviously decreased in the hippocampus and cortex in rats with 1 ,5,1 0 seizure times induced by hyperthermia,and with the increase of number of induced con-vulsion,the expression of Cx36 was significantly decreased in the cortex (0.1 04 ± 0.01 2)and CA1 (0.091 ± 0.01 1 ),CA3 (0.090 ±0.01 1 )and DG (0.092 ±0.01 2)areas of hippocampal neurons compared with the normal control group (0.21 2 ±0.01 7,0.1 67 ±0.01 3,0.1 59 ±0.01 4,0.1 71 ±0.01 3)and the hyperthermia group (0.1 89 ± 0.006,0.1 44 ±0.008,0.1 29 ±0.005,0.1 65 ±0.01 1 )(all P <0.05).Furthermore,the extent of reduction in Cx36 expression seemed to correlate with the number of seizures.Conclusion With the increase of thermal seizure frequen-cy,Cx36 expression of rats was decreased obviously which may lower convulsion threshold and lead to recurrent seizures.
5.Exogenous hydrogen sulfide inhibits expression of tissue factor induced by ox-LDL through reducing generation of ROS and inhibiting NF-κB activation in endothelial cells
Huafei DENG ; Zhong REN ; Weijun TANG ; Xuefei LI ; Yulin TAN ; Zhihan TANG ; Lushan LIU ; Zuo WANG ; Zhisheng JIANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2014;(7):979-984
Aim To investigate the mechanism for the inhibitory effect of hydrogen sulfide on the expression of tissue factor(TF)induced by oxidative low-density lipoprotein(ox-LDL)in endothelial cells.Methods Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs ) were treated with 50 mg·L-1 ox-LDL in the absence or presence of different concentrations of NaHS (25 , 50,100 and 200 μmol·L-1 )for 24 h.The mRNA expression and protein content of TF in HUVECs were determined by reverse transcription PCR and ELISA, respectively.The content of intracellular reactive oxy-gen species (ROS)was determined by DCFH,an oxi-dative sensitive fluorescent indicator.The activation of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB)was estimated by its expression in nuclear extracts analyzed by Western blot.Results Ox-LDL induced TF mRNA expression and increased TF protein content in HUVECs.The in-crease in intracellular ROS production and the activa-tion of NF-κB were observed in HUVECs treated with ox-LDL.However,NaHS could markedly inhibit the increases in TF mRNA and protein levels induced by ox-LDL.Also the elevation of intracellular ROS pro-duction and the activation of NF-κB elicited by ox-LDL were significantly suppressed by pretreatment with NaHS.In addition,pretreatment with BAY 1 1-7082 (10 μmol·L-1 ),the inhibitor of NF-κB or N-acetyl-L-cysteine(1 mmol·L-1 ),an antioxidant,could also decrease the TF mRNA and protein level as well as ROS production and NF-κB activation induced by ox-LDL in HUVECs,similar to the effects of 200 μmol· L-1 NaHS.Conclusion The mechanism for the in-hibitory effect of H2 S on the ox-LDL- induced TF ex-pression in endothelial cells may be related to inhibi-ting intracellular ROS production and subsequently NF-κB activation.
6.Clinical features and genetic analysis of early-onset epileptic encephalopathy with pachygyria-lissencephaly
Chunhui HU ; Dan SUN ; Xiaolong DENG ; Jiasheng HU ; Zhisheng LIU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2018;33(24):1864-1868
Objective To study the clinical phenotype and prognosis of children diagnosed with early-onset epileptic encephalopathy (EOEE) and pachygyria-lissencephaly,and to explore the potential genetic factors.Methods The clinical data of 65 children between December 2005 and December 2016 was obtained and analyzed.And the whole exome sequencing was analyzed by using second generation sequencing technology.Results Among 65 children,17 cases (26.1%) were diagnosed as lissencephaly,34 cases (52.3 %) were pachygyria,and 14 cases (62.6%)were pachygyria with lissencephaly.Thirteen cases (20.0%) were infantile spasms,9 cases (13.8%) were ohtahara syndrome,3 cases (4.6%) were early myoclonic epileptic encephalopathy,and 40 cases (61.6%) were non-symptomatic EOEE.Six cases (6/65 cases,9.2%) were associated with dyskinesia,of whom 3 cases showed dystonia,2 cases of limb tremor,1 case of dancing-like movements.Electroencephalophalogram (EEG) showed serious multifocal discharge,40 cases had massive multifocal discharge.Brain images showed that simple pachygyria was more common (34/65 cases,52.3 %).Among them,focal pachygyria was more common (25/34 cases,73.5 %),mostly involving in the frontoparietal lobe (11/25 cases,44.0%).Copy number variations and whole exon sequencing were performed on 61 patients.Copy number variation was detected in 1 patient.There were 2 cases of lissencephaly-1/platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase isoform 1B (LIS1/PAFAH1B1) mutation,1 case of syntaxin-blinding protein 1 (STXBP1)mutation,1 case of Aristaless-related homeobox (ARX) mutation,and 1 case of dynein cytoplasmic 1 heavy chain 1(DYNC1H1) mutation.The follow-up time varied from 1 year to 8 years [(3.5 ± 1.4) years],in which 20 cases had clinical seizures under control but 45 cases out of control.Conclusion Infantile spasms and non-syndromic EOEEare more common in children diagnosed with EOEE and pachygyria-lissencephaly.A small number of cases have dyskinesia.EEG shows serious abnormalities,mostly multifocal discharge.Brain images show simple pachygyria is more common,mostly involving in the frontoparietal lobe.Common gene mutations are LIS1/PAFAH1B1,STXBP1,ARX.Gene mutations can lead to both clinical manifestations of cortical deformity and EOEE,and genetic factors play an important role in children with brain developmental deformity and epilepsy.
7.Clinical features of 4 children with non-specific early-onset epileptic encephalopathy caused by CDKL5 gene mutation
Chunhui HU ; Jiehui MA ; Xiaolong DENG ; Hongmin ZHU ; Qiaoqiao QIAN ; Xueqin XIONG ; Shuhua WU ; Dan SUN ; Gefei WU ; Jiasheng HU ; Zhisheng LIU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2017;32(19):1506-1509
8.Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of 2019 novel coronavirus infection in children: experts′ consensus statement (Third Edition)
Rongmeng JIANG ; Zhengde XIE ; Yi JIANG ; Xiaoxia LU ; Runming JIN ; Yuejie ZHENG ; Baoping XU ; Zhisheng LIU ; Likai LIN ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Sainan SHU ; Yan BAI ; Min LU ; Gen LU ; Jikui DENG ; Wanjun LUO ; Lijuan XIONG ; Miao LIU ; Yuxia CUI ; Leping YE ; Liwei GAO ; Yongyan WANG ; Xuefeng WANG ; Jiafu LI ; Tianyou WANG ; Dongchi ZHAO ; Jianbo SHAO ; Xingwang LI ; Yonghong YANG ; Kunling SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(10):721-732
2019 novel coronavirus(2019-nCoV) outbreak is one of the public health emergency of international concern.Since the 2019-nCoV outbreak, China has been adopting strict prevention and control measures, and has achieved remarkable results in the initial stage of prevention and control.However, some imported cases and sporadic regional cases have been found, and even short-term regional epidemics have occurred, indicating that the preventing and control against the epidemic remains grim.With the change of the incidence proportion and the number of cases in children under 18 years old, some new special symptoms and complications have appeared in children patients.In addition, with the occurrence of virus mutation, it has not only attracted attention from all parties, but also proposed a new topic for the prevention and treatment of 2019-nCoV infection in children of China.Based on the second edition, the present consensus further summarizes the clinical characteristics and experience of children′s cases, and puts forward recommendations on the diagnostic criteria, laboratory examination, treatment, prevention and control of children′s cases for providing reference for further guidance of treatment of 2019-nCoV infection in children.
9.Experts′ consensus on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 vaccination of children
Yuejie ZHENG ; Xiaochuan WANG ; Luzhao FENG ; Zhengde XIE ; Yi JIANG ; Gen LU ; Xingwang LI ; Rongmeng JIANG ; Jikui DENG ; Miao LIU ; Baoping XU ; Zhuang WEI ; Gang LIU ; Xiaoxia LU ; Runming JIN ; Zhisheng LIU ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Sainan SHU ; Yan BAI ; Min LU ; Guanghua LIU ; Wanjun LUO ; Yuxia CUI ; Leping YE ; Likai LIN ; Dongchi ZHAO ; Adong SHEN ; Jianbo SHAO ; Lijuan XIONG ; Liwei GAO ; Tianyou WANG ; Zhengyan ZHAO ; Yonghong YANG ; Kunling SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(18):1361-1367
At present, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2(SARS-CoV-2)infection is still rampant worldwide.As of September 10, 2021, there were about 222 million confirmed cases of corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19)and more than 4.6 million deaths worldwide.With the development of COVID-19 vaccines and the gradual vaccination worldwide, the increasing number of cases in children and unvaccinated young people has drawn attention.According to World Health Organization surveillance data, the proportion of COVID-19 infection cases in children gradually increased, and the proportion of cases in the age groups of under 5 years and 5-14 years increased from 1.0% and 2.5% in January 2020 to 2.0% and 8.7% in July 2021, respectively.At present, billions of adults have been vaccinated with various COVID-19 vaccines worldwide, and their protective effects including reducing infection and transmission, reducing severe disease and hospitalization, and reducing death, as well as high safety have been confirmed.Canada, the United States, Europe and other countries have approved the emergency COVID-19 vaccination in children and adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, and China has also approved the phased vaccination of COVID-19 vaccination in children and adolescents aged 3 to 17 years. For smooth advancement and implementation of COVID-19 vaccination in children, academic institutions, including National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, National Center for Children′s Health, and The Society of Pediatrics, Chinese Medical Association organized relevant experts to reach this consensus on COVID-19 vaccination in children.
10.Recommendations for prescription review of commonly used anti-seizure medications in treatment of children with epilepsy
Qianqian QIN ; Qian DING ; Xiaoling LIU ; Heping CAI ; Zebin CHEN ; Lina HAO ; Liang HUANG ; Yuntao JIA ; Lingyan JIAN ; Zhong LI ; Hua LIANG ; Maochang LIU ; Qinghong LU ; Xiaolan MO ; Jing MIAO ; Yanli REN ; Huajun SUN ; Yanyan SUN ; Jing XU ; Meixing YAN ; Li YANG ; Shengnan ZHANG ; Shunguo ZHANG ; Xin ZHAO ; Jie DENG ; Fang FANG ; Li GAO ; Hong HAN ; Shaoping HUANG ; Li JIANG ; Baomin LI ; Jianmin LIANG ; Jianxiang LIAO ; Zhisheng LIU ; Rong LUO ; Jing PENG ; Dan SUN ; Hua WANG ; Ye WU ; Jian YANG ; Yuqin ZHANG ; Jianmin ZHONG ; Shuizhen ZHOU ; Liping ZOU ; Yuwu JIANG ; Xiaoling WANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2023;38(10):740-748
Anti-seizure medications (ASMs) are the main therapy for epilepsy.There are many kinds of ASMs with complex mechanism of action, so it is difficult for pharmacists to examine prescriptions.This paper put forward some suggestions on the indications, dosage forms/routes of administration, appropriateness of usage and dosage, combined medication and drug interaction, long-term prescription review, individual differences in pathophysiology of children, and drug selection when complicated with common epilepsy, for the reference of doctors and pharmacists.