1.Analysis of genetic characteristics of ECHO6 virus isolated from an epidemic outbreak of encephalitis in Longyan, China.
Chun-Yuan CAO ; Qian-Jin CHEN ; Chun-Rong HE ; Zhao-Fu LUO ; Yun HE ; Yi-Hong LIAO ; Shui-Xin WU
Chinese Journal of Virology 2014;30(4):412-416
This study aimed to analyze the etiology of the encephalitis outbreak in Longyan, Fujian Province, China in 2010, in order to provide valuable information for this prevention and control of this disease. Pathogens were confirmed from cerebrospinal fluid samples with fluorescent RT-PCR, virus isolation (RD cells), and neutralization tests. Then, the VP1 fragments or whole genome nucleotide sequences were determined for four virus strains using PCR. Homology was assessed using the MegAlign software, and a phylogenetic evolutionary tree was drawn using Mega 4.0 software. The results confirmed that the etiology of the outbreak was the ECHO6 intestinal virus, and the nucleotide sequence of the VP1 segment indicated that the C2 subtype was responsible. The genome sequence consisted of 7407 nucleotides, and resembled the genome of other ECHO and CoxB viruses with homology levels of 78.5%-87.3%. The encephalitis outbreak in Longyan in 2010 was caused by the ECHO6 C2 subtype intestinal virus, and its complete genome sequence length is similar to the standard strain (U16283) with a sequence homology of 80.4%.
Child, Preschool
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China
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epidemiology
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Disease Outbreaks
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Echovirus 6, Human
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classification
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genetics
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isolation & purification
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Echovirus Infections
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epidemiology
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virology
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Encephalitis
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epidemiology
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virology
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Phylogeny
2.Prognosis and diagnosis of fetal cardiac rhabdomyomas
Mulan HE ; Xiaotian LI ; Haidong CHENG ; Xiaomei TIAN ; Li CAO ; Caixia LEI ; Chun SHEN ; Yu XIONG
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2017;20(4):249-255
Objective To improve the awareness of fetal cardiac rhabdomyomas (CRs) and investigate a better model for prenatal diagnosis and treatment through analyzing imaging findings and prognosis.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 23 cases of CRs which were diagnosed by ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University from January 2008 to November 2015.General conditions,imaging features,prognosis and follow-up data of the 23 cases were described.Results The average gestational age of the 23 fetuses at diagnosis was (29.8±4.1) (22.4-35.7) weeks.Seventeen out of the 23 gravidas received prenatal multidisciplinary consultation.Among all 23 gravidas,three (13%) were lost to follow-up,12 (52%) decided to terminate the pregnancy,and the other eight (35%) continued to term pregnancy and their babies were followed up for three years.Of these eight cases,two cases received prenatal brain MRI and no tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) was detected,no CRs was identified during the follow-up,and their physical and mental developments were both normal.One case was diagnosed with suspected subependymal nodules by prenatal brain MRI in our hospital,but the MRI images was normal when scanned in the other hospital,and follow-up data revealed neither CRs nor abnormal physical and mental developments.Four cases did not received prenatal brain MRI,but the MRI images of neonatal brains indicated TSC,besides,follow-up data showed that seizures were observed,physical developments were all normal,but three of the four cases had mental retardation;CRs disappeared in only two of the four cases.One case had neither prenatal nor neonatal MRI,but follow-up data showed that CRs had disappeared and physical and mental developments were both normal.Conclusions Prenatal diagnosis of fetal tuberous sclerosis is crucial to the prognosis of CRs.Prenatal ultrasonography in combination with cranial MRI improves the accuracy of prenatal diagnosis of CRs complicated with TSC and assists in clinical decision-making and prognosis analysis.
3.Outside digestive tract lip shape fistula stopping up method
Shi-Dong HE ; Ping YANG ; Chuan-Yong YANG ; Kui-lin ZHANG ; Ying-Chun TANG ; Zhi-xin CAO ;
International Journal of Surgery 2008;35(5):308-311
Objective To investigate the clinical significance of external obturation with cotton ball in treatment of digestive tract lip shape fistula. Methods A prospevtive randomixed controllde study was conducted in 30 patients with digestive tract lip shape fistula admitted from January 2001 to November 2007,which were divided into experimental group ( 15 patienets) and control griup ( 15 patjients). The control group received traditional fistula mouth continuous drainage,with fastomg or part enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition. The experimernal group received external obturatiion with cotton ball,with controling spills of oineteatinal fluid and resuming normal eating and activetes, The patients general information, fistuala mouth sixe, volume, weight, albumin, determinstic operation time, postoperative complications, hospital, signficantly reduced fistula, flow, postoperative compared between the two groups. Results Compared with the control group , significantly redced fistula, flow, postoperative complivations and cost, increased wdighe and albumin,as well as shortened operation time and hospital stay were found oin the experimetal grou. Conclusin External obturation with cotton ball is safe effective methde in treatment of digestive tract lip shape fistula, obviusly shortening the course of disease, redcing patients'cost and pain, and rapidly improving patients nutritional status.
4.Study tetrandrine defer extraceller matrix mechanism
Xing-Gang DONG ; Ming LU ; Hai-Chun YANG ; He-Xing CAO ; Dong-Sheng ZHU ; Chuan-Ji YE ; Ming-Hua XU ;
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2000;0(03):-
Aim The effect of tetrandrine on TGF-?1 mRNA expression in glomerulosclerosis rat was observed. Methods The rats were randomly divided into four groups, such as the normal control group (sham operative rat), glomerulosclerosis model group,tetrandrine group and amlodipine group. The expression of TGF-?1 mRNA was analyzed by Northern blot hybridization. Results The expressions of TGF-?1 mRNA in two treating groups were much lower than untreated model group. There were no difference between these two treating groups. Conclusion Tetrandrine can decrease the expression of TGF-?1 mRNA in glomerulosclerosis rat induced by unilateral renctomy plus adriamycin.
5.Study on HPLC-FPS of Pueraria of different sources.
Chun-nian HE ; Min LI ; Zhi-gao CAO ; Hong-ying GUO ; Chun-lan WANG ; Shi-chun YU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2003;28(12):1141-1145
OBJECTIVETo make comparative study on HPLC-FPS of several kinds of Pueraria lobata and P. thomsonii from different sources.
METHODKromasil C18 column was used, with mixture of acetonitrile and water as mobile phase in a gradient mode. The wavelength of measurement was 250 nm.
RESULT AND CONCLUSIONThe fingerprints of P. lobata and P. thomsonii were obtained. This method can be used to identify P. lobata and P. thomsonii from different sources conveniently, and it may be practically valuable for the quality control of sample for P. lobata or P. thomsonii and its preparation.
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; methods ; Ecosystem ; Isoflavones ; analysis ; Plant Roots ; chemistry ; Plants, Medicinal ; chemistry ; classification ; Powders ; Pueraria ; chemistry ; classification ; Quality Control
6.Application of immune checkpoint inhibitors in the treatment of small cell lung cancer
Journal of International Oncology 2021;48(12):747-750
The emergence of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have changed the pattern of anti-tumor therapy and brought new hope to the treatment of small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Currently, ICIs are most widely studied mainly include programmed death-1/ligand-1 and cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4. Altezumab is recommended for the first-line treatment of extensive SCLC, while pebrizizumab is recommended for the third-line treatment of extensive SCLC. There has been no breakthrough in the second-line and maintenance treatment of SCLC with ICIs.
7.Investigation of the knowledge and attitude of clinical pipeline nursing in nurses
He-Qiong CAO ; Xiao-Feng CHEN ; Chu-Lan CHEN ; Chun-Mei DENG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2010;16(35):4272-4274
Objective To understand the knowledge and attitude of clinical pipeline nursing in nurses and provide evidence for carrying on aimed pipeline nursing training. Methods By convenience sampling, 91 surgery nurses were investigated with questionnaire. Results The average score of nurses in clinical pipeline nursing were (32.47 ±4.66), one-way ANOVA results showed that age, seniority, job title and the years they have been working for in the department were related to the nurses' knowledge and attitude about pipeline nursing. Conclusions Nursing managers should strengthen young nursing staff' s training and retraining of the knowledge about clinical pipeline nursing, especially the new knowledge of pipeline nursing, new developments,and should get the main points and carry on systematically.
8.Intervention effect of palliative treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer and their families to implement the same period nursing
Chun-Mei DENG ; He-Qiong CAO ; Xiao-Feng CHEN ; Chu-Lan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2011;17(21):2504-2506
Objective To explore intervention effect of palliative treatment of pancreatic cancer patients and their families to implement the same period nursing. Methods 48 cases of patients with pancreatic cancer were divided into intervention group and control group by odd and even numbers in hospital, each group was 24 cases, the intervention group implemented the same period nursing to the patients with pancreatic cancer and their families, the control group took the whole patient-centered nursing intervention, Before and after the intervention, the questionnaire survey was conducted to the patients by Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and the Perceived Social Support Scale, Patients were evaluated for depression and social support. Results After the nursing intervention to palliative treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer and their families to implement the same period nursing, patients with depression had significantly improved than that of the control group, the difference was significant [(10. 17 ± 2.41) vs (14.46 ± 1. 25), t = -7. 750, P < 0. 01]; Intervention group in improving the perception of social support group was better than that in the control group [61.79±7.40) vs (51.08 ±4.94) ,t =5. 894,P <0. 0l]. Also it found, the control group scores after the intervention to support the family has declined compared with that before intervention, the intervention group scores after the intervention to support the family has increased compared with that before intervention, and differences were statistically significant (P <0. 01). Conclusions The methods of palliative treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer and their families to implement the same period nursing were feasible, help alleviate depression in patients and improve their quality of lives.
9.A case-control study on natural-resistance-associated macrophage protein 1 gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to pulmonary tuberculosis.
Wei LIU ; Cui-ying ZHANG ; Lei TIAN ; Chun-zhi LI ; Xiao-ming WU ; Qiu-min ZHAO ; Pan-he ZHANG ; Shu-mei YANG ; Hong YANG ; Wu-chun CAO
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2003;37(6):408-411
OBJECTIVETo investigate association between the natural-resistance-associated macrophage protein 1 (NRAMP1) gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in Chinese Han population.
METHODSHospital-based case-control study design was adopted. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) technique were used to type three NRAMP1 polymorphisms (INT4, D543N and 3'UTR). Information on related factors of tuberculosis was collected using a pre-tested standard questionnaire. Univariate and multivariate unconditional logistic analyses were conducted using SPSS for window software package. Totally, 110 cases of TB were selected during April 2001 to June 2002, with an average age of (27.7 +/- 12.7) years. Also, 180 cases of healthy control were selected, aged (27.3 +/- 9.2) years in average. Locus of NRAMP1 polymorphism was analysed with univariate method.
RESULTSUnivariate analysis demonstrated that the D543N G/A and 3'UTR TGTG+/del genotype occurred more frequently in the cases than in the controls, with crude odds ratios (OR) (95% CI) of 2.22 (1.03 - 4.78) and 1.93 (1.14 - 3.26), respectively. No significant association was observed between TB and INT4 polymorphisms. In multivariate analysis, associations of TB and D543N G/A and 3'UTR TGTG+/del genotypes remained, adjusted for exposure history and bacille Camette-Guérin immunization. Adjusted OR (95% CI) was 3.04 (1.12 - 8.27) and 2.36 (1.20 - 4.64), respectively. Still, no significant association between INT4 polymorphisms and TB was found.
CONCLUSIONPolymorphisms of D543N and 3'UTR locus in NRAMP1 gene might affect their susceptibility to TB in Chinese Han population.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Case-Control Studies ; Cation Transport Proteins ; genetics ; Gene Frequency ; Genetic Predisposition to Disease ; genetics ; Genotype ; Humans ; Logistic Models ; Male ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length ; Tuberculosis, Pulmonary ; genetics
10.Application of fluorescence in situ hybridization on archived bone marrow smears in retrospective diagnosis of hematologic malignancies.
Tong WANG ; Wei CAO ; Ying YIN ; Yan ZHANG ; Qiong-jie ZHANG ; Chun-fang WANG ; Huan-huan LI ; Hong-xing LIU ; Chun-rong TONG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2013;34(11):974-976