1.The influence of obstetric complications and pregnancy outcome because of prenatal anxiety and depression
Haiyan DING ; Chenfeng AN ; Chao SUN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;22(1):28-31
Objective To investigate the influence of obstetric complications and pregnancy outcome because of prenatal anxiety and depression.Me~ods One hundred primipara were selected as the research objects,their emotions were evaluated by Self-Rating Anxiety Scale(SAS),Self-Rating depression Scale(SDS).The patients' scores of SAS ≥50points or SDS ≥ 53points were selected as the observation group,the patients'scores of SAS ≥ 50points and SDS≥53points were selected as the control group.The pregnant women childbirth way,preeclampsia,hyperemesis gravidarum,gestational diabetes,perinatal infection,hydramnios,oligohydramnios,premature rupture of membranes,postpartum hemorrhage,fetal distress,premature birth,low birth quality,neonatal asphyxia of two groups were compared.ResultsThe primipara cesarean delivery rate of the control group was lower than that of the observation group(4.00% vs 22.00%,x2 =7.161,P <0.05),the obstetric complications incidence of the observation group was higher than that of the control group (32.00% vs 2.00%,x2 =15.946,P < 0.05),the birth outcomes incidence of the observation group was lower than that of the control group (4.00% vs 20.00%,x2 =6.061,P < 0.05).Conclusion Prenatal anxiety and depression significantly increase pregnant women obstetric complications,increase the perinatal fetal intrauterine distress and the probability of premature birth,low birth quality and neonatal asphyxia.
2.Establishment of a mouse model of acute liver failure induced by LPS/D-GalN
Xiaohong WU ; Yan GUO ; Chenfeng LIU ; Tongtong GAO ; Hong YU ; Shihui SUN ; Yusen ZHOU
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2014;(3):15-19
Objective To establish a mouse model of acute liver failure induced by lipopolysaccharide /D-galac-tosamine ( LPS/D-GalN) .Methods The optimum dose of LPS/D-GalN was determined by i .p.injection of eight differ-ent doses of LPS and D-GalN into 40 female C57BL/6 mice and observation of their survival time .Then, 32 female C57BL/6 mice were i.p.injected with the optimal dose of LPS/D-GalN and sacrificed at 0, 1, 4, 8 hours after the injec-tion, 8 mice in each group.The control mice received saline injection .Hepatic changes were observed by pathology and se-rum ALT, IL-6, MCP-1 and TNF-αwere measured by biochemistry or flow cytometry .Results LPS (2.5 mg/kg) and D-GalN (0.3 g/kg) were determined as the optimal dose for the establishment of mouse model of acute liver injury .Com-pared with the control group , the hepatocellular damages were progressing in a positive correlation with the time course after LPS/D-GalN administration .The level of serum ALT was significantly increased after LPS/D-GalN administration ( P <0.001).The levels of inflammatory cytokines IL-6, MCP-1 and TNF-αwere increased and reached a peak at one hour after LPS/D-GalN administration and then decreased almost to that of the control group 8 hours later(P<0.001).Conclusions The mouse model of acute liver injury is successfully established by LPS /D-GalN administration , and provide an effective animal model for the study of pathogenic mechanisms of acute liver failure and evaluation of therapeutic drugs .
3.Comparison of pulmonary pathological changes in mice infected with H7N9 influenza virus and pandemic H1N1 influenza virus
Shihui SUN ; Xiaohong WU ; Chenfeng LIU ; Tongtong GAO ; Yang ZENG ; Yan GUO ; Jian TANG ; Ting PAN ; Hong YU ; Zhihua KOU ; Guangyu ZHAO ; Yusen ZHOU
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2014;(3):1-6
Objective To analyze and compare the pathological changes of lung tissue in mice infected with the novel H7N9 influenza virus and 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus, respectively, and to preliminarily study the mecha-nisms of acute lung injury induced by those virus infection .Methods SPF 6-week old BALB/c mice ( body weight 18-20 g, male∶female=1∶1) (n=3 in each subgroup) were intranasally infected with H7N9 virus and H1N1 virus, respec-tively.The behavior and survival time of mice after virus infection were observed and the survival rates were analyzed .The heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney, intestines, and brain were collected at indicated time points for histopathological exami-nation using H&E staining .The distribution of virus antigen was detected by immunohistochemistry .The neutrophil infiltra-tion was also observed .The correlation of lung injury with virus replication and host immune responses was analyzed .Re-sults The lung and spleen injury of mice infected with H 7N9 virus was slighter and their survival rate (100%) was high-er than those of mice infected with H1N1 virus.The damages of the lung and spleen in H1N1virus-infected mice were more severe than that in H7N9 virus-infected mice, and all the 10 mice in this group died within 9 days after virus inoculation . The distributions of both the virus antigens were mainly in the bronchial epithelial cells , a few stromal cells and alveolar ep-ithelial cells .The levels of virus replication in the two groups were not significantly different .There were more intense neu-trophil infiltration in the lung and inflammatory response in the H 1N1 virus-infected mice than those in the H7N9 virus-in-fected mice .Conclusions There are some differences of the pathological characteristics and extent of lung injury in the mice infected with H7N9 virus and H1N1 virus, respectively.The virus replication is a precipitating factor but not the deci-sive factor of the lung injury , and there is a close relationship between the host immune responses and acute lung injury .
4.Research Progress on the Prevention and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease with Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(2):210-220
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder associated with aging, characterized by neurofibrillary tangles, accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques, and neuronal death. These pathological changes lead to a gradual decline in cognitive function, ultimately impairing the ability to perform daily activities. Currently, treatment options for AD are limited, with pharmacological interventions often being ineffective and frequently accompanied by side effects. Therefore, the study of non-pharmacological therapies, especially nutritional interventions, has become particularly important. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3PUFAs) are essential fatty acids crucial for health, primarily found in fish oil and certain plant oils. They play a key role in anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, and immunomodulatory activities. Epidemiological evidence and clinical trials have shown that supplementation with ω-3PUFAs is associated with improved cognitive function, with particularly positive effects demonstrated in the use of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). This article reviews the role of ω-3PUFAs in AD and the latest advances in their mechanism of action, with a particular focus on their ability to reduce brain Aβ deposition and Tau protein phosphorylation, inhibit oxidative stress and neuroinflammation, maintain the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, and regulate energy metabolism. However, current research findings remain inconsistent, especially regarding the significant differences in effects among individuals with different genotypes. Therefore, future studies need to further explore the role of ω-3PUFAs in early intervention and optimize their dosage and formulations to achieve the best neuroprotective effects. Additionally, this article provides dietary recommendations and dosage suggestions based on existing research, hoping to offer new directions for the prevention and treatment of AD.
5.A panel study on the association of organophosphate ester flame retardant exposure with thyroid function related hormones in healthy older adults
Chenfeng LI ; Yibo XU ; Peijie SUN ; Enmin DING ; Chenlong LI ; Xiaojie GUO ; Jiran ZHANG ; Song TANG ; Xiaoming SHI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(6):847-856
Objective:To explore the impact of whole blood organophosphate esters (OPEs) flame retardant exposure on thyroid function-related hormones in healthy older adults.Methods:In this panel study, five repeated population-based epidemiological surveys and biological sample collection were conducted from September 2018 to January 2019, with 76 healthy older adults aged 60-69 years in the Dianliu Community of Jinan, Shandong Province. Information on the sociodemographic characteristics, diet, and health status of the respondents was systematically gathered through questionnaires and physical examinations. Fasting venous blood was collected to determine the levels of OPEs, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), triiodothyronine (T 3), and thyroxine (T 4). A linear mixed-effects model was used to analyze the impact of OPEs exposure on thyroid function-related hormones in healthy older adults. Results:Each of the 76 subjects participated in at least two follow-up visits, resulting in a total of 350 person visits. The age of the study participants was (65.07±2.76) years, with 38 participants of both sexes. A total of eight OPEs were included with a detection rate exceeding 50%, and the M ( Q 1, Q3) for ∑OPEs was 3.85 (2.33, 5.74) ng/ml, with alkyl-OPEs being the major type of OPEs with an M ( Q 1, Q3) of 1.27 (0.64, 2.50) ng/ml. The M ( Q 1, Q3) for TSH, T 3, and T 4 was 3.74 (2.55, 5.69) μIU/ml, 1.32 (1.10, 1.60) ng/ml, and 45.04 (36.96, 53.27) ng/ml, respectively. Linear mixed-effects model showed that TSH was significantly decreased by 9.93% (95% CI:-15.17%, -4.36%) and 11.14% (95% CI:-15.94%, -6.06%) in older adults for each quartile level increase in TnBP and TEHP exposures, respectively. Gender-stratified analysis indicated that TEHP exposure was negatively associated with TSH levels in male older adults, whereas a decrease in TSH levels among female older adults was associated with TnBP exposure. Conclusion:Exposure to whole blood OPEs is associated with decreased TSH levels among healthy older adults, with notable gender differences.
6.A panel study on the association of organophosphate ester flame retardant exposure with thyroid function related hormones in healthy older adults
Chenfeng LI ; Yibo XU ; Peijie SUN ; Enmin DING ; Chenlong LI ; Xiaojie GUO ; Jiran ZHANG ; Song TANG ; Xiaoming SHI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(6):847-856
Objective:To explore the impact of whole blood organophosphate esters (OPEs) flame retardant exposure on thyroid function-related hormones in healthy older adults.Methods:In this panel study, five repeated population-based epidemiological surveys and biological sample collection were conducted from September 2018 to January 2019, with 76 healthy older adults aged 60-69 years in the Dianliu Community of Jinan, Shandong Province. Information on the sociodemographic characteristics, diet, and health status of the respondents was systematically gathered through questionnaires and physical examinations. Fasting venous blood was collected to determine the levels of OPEs, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), triiodothyronine (T 3), and thyroxine (T 4). A linear mixed-effects model was used to analyze the impact of OPEs exposure on thyroid function-related hormones in healthy older adults. Results:Each of the 76 subjects participated in at least two follow-up visits, resulting in a total of 350 person visits. The age of the study participants was (65.07±2.76) years, with 38 participants of both sexes. A total of eight OPEs were included with a detection rate exceeding 50%, and the M ( Q 1, Q3) for ∑OPEs was 3.85 (2.33, 5.74) ng/ml, with alkyl-OPEs being the major type of OPEs with an M ( Q 1, Q3) of 1.27 (0.64, 2.50) ng/ml. The M ( Q 1, Q3) for TSH, T 3, and T 4 was 3.74 (2.55, 5.69) μIU/ml, 1.32 (1.10, 1.60) ng/ml, and 45.04 (36.96, 53.27) ng/ml, respectively. Linear mixed-effects model showed that TSH was significantly decreased by 9.93% (95% CI:-15.17%, -4.36%) and 11.14% (95% CI:-15.94%, -6.06%) in older adults for each quartile level increase in TnBP and TEHP exposures, respectively. Gender-stratified analysis indicated that TEHP exposure was negatively associated with TSH levels in male older adults, whereas a decrease in TSH levels among female older adults was associated with TnBP exposure. Conclusion:Exposure to whole blood OPEs is associated with decreased TSH levels among healthy older adults, with notable gender differences.