1.Detection of Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus by reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification
Yang CAO ; Huan LI ; Longfei FENG ; Luping CHEN ; Boran HU ; Jing YUAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2020;34(1):78-82
Objective The study aimed to establish a rapid method for detection of Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) by reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP).Methods Firstly,5 sets of specific primers were designed for the nsp1 gene sequence of VEEV.We screened for the best primer from the 5 sets of primers.After the best primer was obtained,the temperature gradient experiment was carried out.Then,11 viruses were selected for specific test of VEEV.Finally,RT-LAMP and RT-qPCR were compared for sensitivity.Results The optimum temperature for VEEV detection by RT-LAMP was 65 ℃.Amplification result of 10 kinds of virus were negative and VEEV were positive.The result showed that the method has good specificity.It was found that the of RT-LAMP was 100 times higher than that of RT-qPCR.Conclusions The detection method of RT-LAMP is not only simple,rapid aud efficient,but also has high specificity and high sensitivity.
2.Research Progress of Tai Chi's Influence on Brain Structure and Function of the Elderly Based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology
An WU ; Boran ZHANG ; Xiaotong WANG ; Chang HUANG ; Boyi HU ; Yunpeng YANG ; Tingchao WU ; Feng ZHANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(12):3961-3968
Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI)technology can directly show the changes of brain network and explain the central mechanism of Tai Chi remodeling of brain structure and function.In this paper,we collected the domestic and foreign research on the influence of Tai Chi movement on the brain network by using MRI technology,and combed it from the perspective of brain structure and function changes.The results revealed that Tai Chi may promote memory function,cognitive flexibility,inhibitory control,and working memory capacity by remodeling the structure and function of the medial temporal lobe and prefrontal cortex in older adults,which may be a potential central mechanism for Tai Chi to improve memory and cognitive control in the elderly.However,there are some problems in the current research,such as small sample size,insufficient long-term follow-up,and difficult evaluation of exercise intensity.It is necessary to carry out large-sample and long-term detailed research to further verify the current research results.
3.Application of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in the Differential Diagnosis of Different Molecular Types of Breast Cancer
Gaojie HU ; Xiaoshan ZHANG ; Binghui FAN ; Boran WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2024;32(11):1134-1139
Purpose To investigate the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography(CEUS)features in differentiating molecular subtypes of breast cancer.Materials and Methods The clinical data of 122 patients who underwent routine ultrasound examination and CEUS of breast mass before surgery and were pathologically diagnosed as breast cancer after surgery and whose immunohistochemical results were obtained in the Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University from January 2020 to July 2022 were retrospectively analyzed,all patients were divided into Luminal A,Luminal B,HER-2 overexpression and triple negative breast cancers(TNBC)groups.The characteristics and parameters of CEUS among different molecular types of breast cancer were analyzed.Results The average age and expression of Ki-67 were significantly different in different molecular subtypes of breast cancer(F=12.856,χ2=211.370,P<0.05).The average age of HER-2 was the oldest,and Ki-67 was more common in Luminal B and TNBC subtypes.CEUS characteristics indicated that Luminal A and Luminal B had high,equal,or low enhancement in 17,15,28,and 27 cases,respectively,while HER-2 and TNBC had a higher proportion of high enhancement(16,12)(χ2=3.235,P=0.039).At the peak of perfusion,Luminal A,Luminal B,HER-2 were mainly unclear(15 cases,24 cases,16 cases),and TNBC was mainly clear(13 cases).HER-2 type was characterized by perfusion defect(14 cases)and peripheral perforator blood flow(11 cases),while Luminal A and Luminal B were characterized by peripheral convergence(24 cases,41 cases).Time-intensity curve parameters showed that were significant differences in ΔPeak and ΔAUC among different molecular types of breast cancer(H=12.558,22.683,P<0.05),ΔPeak and ΔAUC of HER-2 overexpression type were higher than those of other subtypes(P<0.05),which could be used as predictors of HER-2 overexpression type,while there was no statistical significance in ΔTP and ΔSharpness of different molecular types of breast cancer(P>0.05).Conclusion There may be some characteristics in the qualitative and quantitative parameters of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in different molecular subtypes of breast cancer.The typical image features of contrast-enhanced ultrasound can help to identify the molecular subtypes of breast cancer.
4.Analysis on the Current Situation and Influencing Factors of Ethical KAP among Clinical Researchers
Lei ZHENG ; Yuxin CHEN ; Jiawei KANG ; Mengwei HU ; Jianyuan WU ; Chunhong WANG ; Jianying HUANG ; Boran LI ; Yuanzhen ZHANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2023;36(12):1408-1416
【Objective:】 To understand the current situation and influencing factors of ethical knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among clinical researchers, enhance their ethical awareness, and improve the quality of clinical researches. 【Methods:】 A self-designed questionnaire was used to conduct a convenient sampling survey of medical staff who have participated in clinical study. 【Results:】 A total of 6,021 subjects were investigated, with males accounting for 28.46% and females accounting for 71.53%. The average age of them was (37.47±11.46) years old. The total score of ethics and the mean scores of the three dimensions of knowledge, attitude and practice were (70.62±12.99), (59.63±12.50), (79.55±19.62) and (74.92±18.29), respectively. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that researchers with male, tertiary hospitals, doctors, ethics-related part-time jobs, postgraduate education, associate senior title or above, and training experience scored higher (P<0.05). 【Conclusion:】 Ethical attitudes have a significant mediating effect between knowledge and practice, accounting for 62.72% of the total effect. Researchers recognize the importance of ethics, but it is urgent to strengthen their knowledge learning and practical application.