1.Mutual prediction of peer relationship and internalizing problem of preschool children
HAN Piguo, LI Xiaoyan, KANG Li, HUO Yanfang, WANG Jixiang, ZHAO Yongchao, ZHANG Qiyue, LIU Chuanjin
Chinese Journal of School Health 2020;41(12):1848-1850
Objective:
To investigate the mutual prediction relationship between peer relationship and internalizing problem.
Methods:
One-year follow up survey was conducted with a sample of 220 preschool children from 4 kindergartens in Shandong province. The quality of peer relationship and degree of internalizing problem were evaluated with the Peer Relationship Scale and the Child Behavior Checklist Cross-lagged panel analysis was used for mutual prediction among variables.
Results:
The quality of preschool children’s peer relationship showed an increasing trend with grade(F=6.40, 4.81, P<0.01), while the degree of internalizing problem showed a downward trend(F=7.65, 5.46, P<0.01). The predictive effect of pre-test peer relationship and internalizing problem on post-test corresponding behaviors were all statistically significant (β=0.56, 0.49, P<0.01). The predictive effect of pre-test peer relationship on post-test internalizing problem was statistically significant(β=-0.19, P<0.05).
Conclusion
Both peer relationship and internalizing problem has a certain stability across time, and early peer relationship and internalizing problem could predict later corresponding behaviors. Early peer relationship can predict later internalizing problem, while early internalizing problem cannot predict later peer relationship.
2.Naoxinqing Alleviates Non-alcohol Fatty Liver Disease by Promoting Fatty Acid Oxidation via AMPK/SIRT1 Pathway
Shushu WANG ; Guiting ZHOU ; Liwen LIN ; Kachun LU ; Zhichao LIN ; Yuling ZHANG ; Danling CHENG ; Yuxin HAN ; Chun ZHOU ; Rui PENG ; Min LIU ; Chuanjin LUO
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 2024;35(10):1531-1541
Objective This study aims to investigate the therapeutic effect and mechanism of Naoxinqing on non-alcohol fatty liver disease (NAFLD) induced by a high-fat diet through network pharmacology,molecular docking and in vitro and in vivo experiments. Methods ApoE-/-mice were given a high-fat diet for 12 weeks to establish the NAFLD model,followed by a 12-week Naoxinqing administration. To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Naoxinqing on NAFLD induced by a high-fat diet,biochemical and histopathological experiments were performed,including assessment of blood lipids,liver function,serum inflammatory factors,as well as Hematoxylin and eosin (HE),Oil red O,and Sirius red staining of liver. Subsequently,network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques were employed to predict the key targets of Naoxinqing. Finally,the mechanism of Naoxinqing was validated by Western Blot in HepG2 cells and liver tissue. Results The results of serum biochemistry and liver tissue pathology showed that Naoxinqing can significantly improve high-fat diet-induced hepatic lipid accumulation,hepatocellular injury,and inflammation. Network pharmacology and molecular docking analysis results suggested that Naoxinqing may affect lipid metabolism through the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) pathway. Finally,in vitro cell experiment confirmed that the main mechanism of Naoxinqing is to activative the AMPK/SIRT1 pathway,upregulate the expression of downstream carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1 (CPT1A),promote fatty acid oxidation,and ultimately improve NAFLD. Conclusion This study demonstrated that Naoxinqing improved NAFLD by promoting fatty acid oxidation through the activation of the AMPK/SIRT1 pathway.
3.Intervention Effects of Berberine on Mice Macrophage Polarization Based on TLR 4/MyD88/NF-κB Signaling Pathway
Jiangong LI ; Wenxi SUN ; Jiayue LIU ; Xueshan LI ; Weiqi XUE ; Chuanjin LUO
China Pharmacy 2020;31(15):1804-1809
OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of berberine on mic e macrophage polarization based on TLR 4-MyD88-NF-κB signaling pathway. METHODS :Using mice RAW 264.7 macrophage as the object ,atorvastatin calcium as positive control , inflammatory cell model was induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS);ELISA method was used to detect the contents of TNF-α,IL-6 and NF-κB in cell culture medium after treated with low,medium and high doses of berberine (5,10,20 μmol/L)for 24 h. The real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR was conducted to determine the mRNA expression of TLR 4 and MyD 88 in cells. Western blotting assay was used to detect the protein expression of TLR 4,MyD88,iNOS and CD 206 in cells. RESULTS :Compared with blank control group ,the contents of TNF-α,IL-6 and NF-κB in cell culture medium,mRNA expression of TLR 4 and MyD 88, protein expression of TLR 4,MyD88 and iNOS in cells were increased significantly in LPS induction group (P<0.05). Compared with LPS induction group ,the contents of TNF-α and IL-6,mRNA and protein expression of TLR 4 and MyD 88 in atorvastatin calcium group ,berberine medium-dose and high-dose groupsas well as the content of NF-κ B and protein expression of iNOS in administration groups were decreased significantly , while the content of NF-κB in berberine high-dose group was significantly lower than atorvastatin calcium group (P<0.05). The protein expressions of CD206 in atorvastatin calcium group and berberine high-dose group were increased significantly ,while the protein expression of CD 206 in berberine high-dose group was significantly higher than atorvastatin calcium group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS :Different doses of berberine can intervene in mice macrophage polarization to different extents ,the mechanism of which may be associated with the regulation of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway.
4.The prediction effect of modified caries risk assessment tool on children's caries risk
Ling LI ; Nini XU ; Chuanjin LIU ; Dongyan WU ; Sicheng DENG ; Rongmin QIU
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2024;40(4):552-556
Objective:To explore the efficiency of a modified caries risk assessment tool(MCAT)on caries-risk prediction of children in Nanning.Methods:MCAT was designed based on caries-risk assessment tool(CAT)of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry(AAPD)and the caries related factors of the primary school children in Guangxi,China.A cohort study was conducted in 332 children aged 3-year-old in kindergarten of Jiangnan District,Nanning,Guangxi.The data were integrated through questionnaires and oral exam-ination.The MCAT data were respectively scored by CAT and Cariogram and the caries-risk of the children was evaluated.The develop-ment of increased average caires incidece over a period of 1.5 years was compared,the predictive capacity of the methods was com-pared.Results:The ranks of caires risk assessed by CAT and Cariogram were significant different(Z=-10.34,P<0.001),and the consistency of the 2 methods was poor(Kappa=0.234,P<0.001).After 1.5 years,there was significant statistical difference of the caries prevalence rate between the low-high and moderate-high risk groups,and dmft increments between the moderate-high risk groups e-valuated by CAT(P<0.05).There was significant difference of the caries prevalence rate between each risk groups and dmft increments between the low-high and moderate-high risk groups evaluated by Cariogram(P<0.05).The AUC of CAT and Cariogram was 0.571 and 0.722 respectively(P<0.001).In the prediction models of caries risk,the fitting of CAT was poor(P<0.001),while that of Cariogram was better(P=1.00).Cariogram analysis showed that the chance of developing new caries lesions of the subjects with moderate and high caries risk was 2.86 and 11.65 times more than those with low caries risk.Conclusion:MCAT com-bined with Cariogram can more efficiently predict new caries de-velopment in 3-year-old children.