1.Application of Chlorine Dioxide Generator in Water Disinfection
Yi CHENG ; Linghua REN ; Zewen ZHAO
Journal of Environment and Health 1989;0(06):-
Objective To know the probability of water disinfection of railway water supply provided for themselves by using the chlorine dioxide generator based on chemistry way. Methods According to Technical Standard for Disinfection, filter membrane method was used. The water samples were collected from the railway water supply stations, the germicidal tests were conducted in laboratory and on site. Results In a contact time of 0.5 min, the disinfectant solution containing chlorine dioxide of 0.25 mg/L produced by the generator could meet the requirement of disinfection of drinking water. The generator could maintain chlorine dioxide at 0.3-0.5 mg/L in the pipeline of the water supply. The water quality was up to standard after disinfected. Conclusion The chlorine dioxide generator is suitable for water disinfection of railway water supply provided for themselves.
2.Correlation of plasma heme oxygenase-1 level and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Cheng XUE ; Jiajia ZHAO ; Yi CHENG ; Jinyou WU
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(1):277-279
Objective To investigate the correlation of plasma heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) level and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods The outpatient with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) undergoing oral glucose tolerance test and healthy individuals with physical examination were divided into T2DM group and healthy control group, the differences between the two groups in HO-1 and methane dicarboxylic aldehyde (MDA), mean fluorescence intensity (MFI), homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and fasting blood glucose (FBG) were comparatively analysed , and analyzed the correlations between HO-1 and reactive oxygen species (ROS) MFI, MDA, HOMA-IR and FBG. Results The type 2 diabetes group in MDA and MFI, the expression rate of HO-1 were higher than those of control group (P<0.05), correlation analysis of expression of HO-1 was positively correlated with MFI, MDA (r=0.489, 0.763, P<0.05) in the T2DM group, HO-1, HOMA-IR and FBG were significantly higher than the healthy control group, the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). The expression of HO-1 and HOMA-IR and FPG levels were positively correlated in the T2DM group (r=0.271, 0.426, P <0.05). Conclusion T2DM patients with hyperglycemia and oxidative stress, plasma HO-1 expression is significantly increased, HO-1 is related to oxidative stress, insulin resistance and hyperglycaemia, which has certain value on clinical assessment of T2DM and therapeutic efficacy.
3.Comparison of the BALB/c and Kunming mouse models of food allergy
Xinfeng ZHAO ; Benhua ZENG ; Yi TAN ; Hong WEI ; Qian CHENG
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2014;(3):35-39
Objective In order to provide the basis for establishment of food allergy models , we compared the differences of sensitivity and alterations of intestinal flora of food allergy models in two strains of mice .Methods Forty 4-5-week old female BALB/c and Kunmimg mice were divided into control group ( n=10) and food allergy goup ( n=30), respectively.Ovalbumin (OVA) was injected to the mice to establish food allergy models .Serum OVA-specific IgE of the mice was assayed by ELISA .The jejunum tissue was examined by pathology with HE staining .The changes of fecal flora were detected by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE).Results (1)Among the sensitized 60 mice, OVA-sIgE levels were significantly increased in 27/30 BALB/c mice and 21/30 KM mice compared with those of control groups(P<0.001).Moreover, there were more evident inflammatory cell infiltration , epithelial cell shedding and cytolysis in the jejunal villi of BALB/c mice than those of KM mice.(2) After food allergy modeling, there were significant changes of intestinal flora in the BALB/c mice (P<0.001), while only significant change of evenness was found in the KM mice (P<0.05).(3)There were changes of abundance , Shannon index and evenness of intestinal flora in the model groups of BALB/c and KM mice.Conclusions BALB/c mice are more sensitive to OVA allergy than KM mice .The composition of intestinal flora is different among different strains of mice .The changes of intestinal flora after OVA challenge in BALB /c mice are more obvious than those in KM mice .
4.Clinical application of respiratory navigator echo triggered black blood contrast cardiac MRI
Liuquan CHENG ; Qian ZHAO ; Na YANG ; Jie ZHOU ; Yi WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2009;43(6):643-646
Objective To investigate the application of respiratory navigator echo triggered black blood contrast FSE in cardiac MRI. Methods The respiratory navigator echo trigger technique combining with black blood FSE (NAV-FSE) was tested on 11 volunteers and 5 patients in free breathing,using breath-hold FSE (BH-FSE) with the same imaging protocals as control. The imaging efficiency and the image sharpness were compared between NAV-FSE and BH-FSE and t-test was used for the statistics. Results All NAV-FSE acquisitions were completed in sixteen subjects while 4 BH-FSE acquisitions failed because of poor breath holding. The efficiencies of NAV-FSE were (42. 95±11.50)%, (56. 14±11.40)% and (55.25± 14. 70)% when echo train length (ETL) were 24, 16 and 8, respectively. When ETL were 16 and 24, the sharpness of NAV-FSE ( 0. 43±0. 02 vs 0. 36±0. 02 ) and BH-FSE ( 0. 36±0. 03 vs 0. 35±0. 02 ) were statistically different (t =4. 26, 5. 53 ,respectively; P <0. 05). NAV-FSE could have a shorter ETL setting without consideration of breath holding. Conclusion The navigator echo trigger technique could be compatible with black blood contrast FSE to image the heart without the restriction of breath holding and it allows to optimize the parameters to improve the image quality.
5.Modified limited L incision with distraction bone block arthrodesis for subtalar osteoarthritis.
Yi LI ; Hong-Mou ZHAO ; Xiao-Jun LIANG ; Cheng LIU ; Kai ZHAO ; Jie YANG
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014;27(7):536-539
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the functional outcomes of modified limited "L" incision beside the Achilles tendon with distraction bone block arthrodesis in treatment of subtalar osteoarthritis.
METHODSFrom March 2009 to September 2012, a total of 22 cases of old calcaneus fractures with subtalar osteoarthritis were treated with modified limited "L" incision and distraction bone block arthrodesis including 13 males and 9 females with a mean age of 35.3 years old (ranged 22 to 49). The mean time from calcaneal fracture was 21 months (ranged 11 to 32). According to the Stephens-Sanders classification, 16 cases were type II and 6 were type III. The modified-AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score was used for functional outcomes evaluation.
RESULTSThere was one incision necrosis and no infection, implant failure, bone-graft absorbed or talus necrosis was note at the follow-up time. A total of 21 cases were followed up for a mean time of 29 months (ranged from 18 to 46 months). All of the cases reached a bony union within 4 months postoperation. The mean modified-AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score was 82.6 points (ranged from 66 to 92 points),reached a significantly improvement in comparing with the mean preoperative score (50.8 points,ranged from 32 to 65 points, P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONThe modified limited"L" incision beside the Achilles tendon with distraction bone block arthrodesis is an acceptable and alternative treatment method for subtalar osteoarthritis. This method is easy to use and with less complication. It can correct the main pathological changes and reach good functional outcomes.
Adult ; Arthrodesis ; methods ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Osteoarthritis ; surgery ; Subtalar Joint ; surgery
6.Efficacy of combined pranoprofen eye drops and artificial tears on the treatment of mild to moderate dry eye syndrome after trabbeculectomy
Guang-Ming, ZHAO ; Ping, ZHAO ; Bao-Ling, NI ; Zhong-Gang, YI ; Cheng, YANG ; Jing-Jing, ZHENG
International Eye Science 2015;(2):370-372
AlM:To evaluate the efficacy of combined pranoprofen eye drops and artificial tears on the treatment of mild to moderate dry eye syndrome after trabbeculectomy.METHODS:This prospective case control study included 63 cases (63 eyes) of patients with mild to moderate dry eye syndrome after trabbeculectomy in our hospital from November 2013 to June 2013. All subjects were randomly divided into two groups. Observation group was treated with combined pranoprofen eye drops and artificial tears and control group received simple artificial tears marking the eyes at 1, 2, 4wk. The patient's symptoms, signs, BUT, S▏t, and FL were observed before treatment and 1, 2, 4wk after treatment.RESULTS: After 2wk, the symptoms of observation group were improved, there was statistically significant difference (P<0. 05). FL difference of each group was statistically significant ( P<0. 05 ); After 4wk, symptoms and signs were improved. There was statistically significant difference ( P < 0. 05 ). The BUT of the observation group and corneal FL scores of two groups showed significant differences (P<0. 05). CONCLUSlON: Artificial tears joint pranoprofen eye drops has good curative effect in the treatment of mild to moderate dry eye syndrome after trabbeculectomy.
7.Studies on release behavior of sustained release tablets of extracts of Gardenia by antioxidant activity.
Yi-wang GUO ; Zhuang ZHAO ; Yan-ke CHENG ; Di WANG ; Shou-ying DU ; Yang LU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2014;39(17):3274-3277
Using sustained release tablets of gardenia extract as model drug and DPPH radical scavenging capacity as antioxidant index, the feasibility of using pharmacodynamics index was explored to evaluate sustained release tablets. Applying the established quantifiable method of DPPH radical scavenging to the dissolved liquid of model drug, release profiles and biological effects profiles were drawn, and their correlation was discussed. A good correlation was observed by linear regression and f2 actor, suggesting that the indicator could be used to evaluate sustained release tabletsofextracts of gardenia in which iridoids were mainly involved.
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8.Correlation of AS160 hyperphosphorylation and 18 F-FDG uptaking in invasive breast cancer
Yu WEI ; Xiaohua JIANG ; Ning MA ; Yi CHENG ; Guifang LYU ; Wei WANG ; Jinfen ZHAO
Journal of International Oncology 2017;44(3):173-176
Objective To investigate the correlation between AS160 hyperphosphorylation and 18Ffluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) uptaking in invasive breast cancer.Methods Thirty-nine primary breast caner patients received PET/CT scan before operation and their maximum standard uptake values (SUVmax) were recorded.The levels of p-AS160 (Thr642) were detected using immunohistochemical method in breast cancer tissues.The association between p-AS160 (Thr642) levels and SUVmax was assessed using the Spearman nonparametric test.Results The 18F-FDG uptake of tumors of the 39 patients with primary breast caner was 6.1 ± 2.7 (SUVmax).There was one false negative case in PET/CT scan imaging,compared with postoperative pathologic result.The positive rate of p-AS160 (Thr642) was 76.9%,and it was positively correlated with SUVmax (r =0.672,P < 0.001).Conclusion AS160 plays a significant role in the glucose metablism of breast cancer tissues and its hyperphosphorylation may contribute to the increased uptaking of glucose in patients with breast cancer.
9.Determination of 19 Kinds of Nonprotein Nitrogen Compounds in Powdered Formulas by Dispersive Solid Phase Extraction-High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Shanzhen ZHAO ; Xionghai YI ; Jia CHENG ; Xiaobo PAN ; Dehua GUO ; Jian ZHU ; Xiaojun DENG
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2016;(8):1227-1235
Abstract A method based on dispersive solid phase extraction-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for determination of 19 kinds of nonprotein nitrogen compounds including melamine, cyromazine, amidinourea, aminotriazine, 3-aminotriazole, 4-aminotriazole, allantoin, cyanuric acid, dicyandiamide, thiourea, semicarbazide, L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-arginine, L-hydroxyproline, L-theanine, ammeline, ammelide and guanidine in powdered formulas was presented. The nonprotein nitrogen compounds were degreased by chloroform and extracted by acetonitrile, with MgSO4 to remove water and C18 to clean up. The samples were separated on Merck ZIC HILIC column (150 mm í2. 1 mm, 5 μm, 20 nm) with gradient elution. The electrospray ionization was operated in the positive mode and negative mode, and monitored by the multiple reaction monitoring ( MRM) mode. Allation was quantified by external standard method and the other 18 kinds of nonprotein nitrogen compounds were quantified by internal standard method. All of the correlation coefficients (r) were higher than 0. 99. The limits of quantitation (LOQ) were 0. 05-5. 0 mg/kg, the average recoveries were between 82 . 2% and 115 . 0%, and the relative standard deviations were less than 20%.
10.Magnetic resonance imaging combined with diffusion tensor tractography can improve prognosis after ische-mic stroke
Longjiang ZHOU ; Wei WANG ; Xinjiang ZHANG ; Yi ZHAO ; Bin CHEN ; Huadong LI ; Bin LIU ; Cheng LI
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2016;38(12):894-899
Objective To explore the pattern of functional reorganization in the cortex after corticospinal tract ( CST) injury and its relationship with the recovery of upper limb motor function. Methods Fifteen patients with complete paralysis on one side after acute cerebral infarction were studied. Within 1 week after the onset, func-tional magnetic resonance imaging ( fMRI ) and diffusion tensor tractography ( DTT) were performed in parallel with timed finger flexion and extension movements in all subjects. The number of nerve fibers in corticospinal tract ( CST) in the affected and healthy sides was measured by using Dtv.Ⅱ. R2 software. One and three months later, fMRI was performed while the affected fingers were flexed and extended passively and any cortical activation was observed. In addition, Fugl-Meyer arm motor function scores were assessed one week, one month and three months after the stroke. Results According to the reconstructed nerve fiber number in CST on the affected side, the patients were classified into three types. Type I:the number of newly-built CST nerve fibers is more than 2/3 of that on the healthy side;type II:the ratio is between 1/3 and 2/3;and type III:the ratio is less than 1/3. For typeⅠpatients, blood oxygenation level-dependent fMRI ( bold-fMRI) showed initial activation of the bilateral sensorimotor cortex ( SMC) and the sup-plementary motor area ( SMA) on the affected side. That was followed by a gradual decrease in the activity in the healthy SMC and an increase in the affected SMC at 1 and 3 months. Among the type II patients bold-fMRI indicated activation of the SMC and SMA on the affected side initially, significant activation of the bilateral SMC and SMA one month later and then stronger activation in the SMC on the healthy side and a weakening of activation in the SMC on the affected side. For typeⅢpatients, initially the SMA and the posterior parietal cortex were found to be slightly ac-tivated. One month later SM1 on the unaffected side was slightly activated, and 3 months later neither the SMC nor the SMA on either side was activated. One week after the onset, the average upper extremity FM scores of the three types of subjects were not significantly different. After one month the three groups′averages were all significantly dif-ferent from one another. But after three months the averages for types I and II were again not significantly different, but significantly better than the average of the type III patients. Conclusion Different CST injuries induce different modes of cortical reorganization. The reorganization is a dynamic process, and different activation patterns are closely correlated with clinical prognosis.