1.Molecular dynamics simulation and analysis of BAFF which is incorporated with p-nitro-L-phenylalanine
Di CAI ; Hong TIAN ; Wenbing YAO
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2017;48(2):227-232
In order to study the structure-function relationship in the protein which is incorporated with p-nitro-L-phenylalanine,the method of MD(Molecular Dynamics) simulation was established and successfully used in the analysis of protein which contains p-nitro-L-phenylalanine.The force field of CHARMM can only stimulate protein with natural amino acid in NAMD.Compared with phenylalanine,p-nitro-L-phenylalanine just has one more group of nitro.If the parameter of group of nitro was defined,the protein containing p-nitro-L-phenylalanine can be simulated.CGenFF-paramchem was used to calculate the energy and topological structure of p-nitro-L-phenylalanine' s new bonds (r),angles (θ),dihendrals (φ) and improper angle (ψ).And then the new defined parameter and topology information was input into the related parameter files and topology files in CHARMM.On the basis of correct parameter,NAMD can successfully simulate the modified BAFF(B lymphocyte stimulator) which contains p-nitro-L-phenylalanine.The changes in structure indicated that there might be new B cell epitopes.The temperature distribution of each frame in the process of dynamics stimulation was in accord with normal distribution,which proved the defined force field parameters was feasible.The RMSD of whole protein solution systemis 2.5.Calculate each resides' RMSF in BAFF,the RMSF of p-nitro-L-phenylalanine's residue is 3.7,which is obviously higher than that of the other residues in β-pleated sheet,and close to the loop rings,indicate that there might be variation in the area of p-nitro-L-phenylalanine residue and might produce new comformational epitopes.The results of MD stimulation will guide the immunogenicity experiments of p-nitro-L-phenylalanine modified proteins.
2.Investigation of health knowledge and behaviors on clonorchiasis sinensis of urban residents in Yanqing District, Beijing City
Shuguang ZHANG ; Lili TIAN ; Di WAN
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2017;29(4):490-493
Objective To understand the status of health knowledge and behaviors on clonorchiasis sinensis of urban resi-dents in Yanqing District of Beijing City,China,so as to provide the targeted suggestions for further health education. Meth-ods The communities/streets were selected as the investigation sites by using the stratified randomly sampling method. A total of 283 residents were randomly selected and investigated with the structural questionnaire designed by Beijing Center for Dis-ease Control and Prevention. The fecal samples were collected and the eggs of Clonorchis sinensis were detected with Kato-Katz technique. Results All of the questionnaires were valid. The awareness rate about clonorchiasis was 25.09%. The rates of know-ing clonorchiasis infection route,harm and prevention measures were 10.60%,9.89%and 10.60%respectively. Totally 7.07%of the residents had the habits of eating raw or undercooked fresh water fish,and 2.47%of the residents had the behavior of eat-ing sashimi. C. sinensis eggs were not found among the research objects. Conclusions The awareness rate about clonorchiasis is low among urban residents in Yanqing District. The focus of the future work is to extensively carry out the health education about clonorchiasis prevention and control and take relevant interventions.
3.Determination of Camphor in Compound Menthol Nose Drop by RP-HPLC
Jing TIAN ; Yalin XU ; Di YANG
China Pharmacy 2001;0(12):-
OBJECTIVE:To determine camphor in compound menthol nose drop by RP-HPLC.METHODS:Waters No-va-pak C 18 was taken as the chromatographic column,the mobile phase was composed of chloroform-methanol-water(14∶52∶30)with a flow speed at1.0ml/min and detection wavelength at289nm,the column temperature was35℃.RESULTS:The linear range for camphor was0.8~5.6?g/ml(r=0.9998)and the average recovery rate was99.4%(RSD=0.7%).CONCLUSION:The method is specific,convenient and accurate,which can be used for the quality control of the preparation.
4.Sperm DNA fragmentation index and the success rate of IVF/ICSI.
Di XI ; Yun CHEN ; Yu-tian DAI
National Journal of Andrology 2016;22(1):77-81
Sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI) refers to the percentage of DNA strand breaks in the total sperm. Many studies suggest that elevated DFI can lead to male infertility and early spontaneous abortion. High-DFI patients are more likely to fail in assisted reproduction and preliminary treatment or prevention methods have been developed for this population. This review focuses on the impact of DFI on clinical pregnancy outcomes and progress in the studies of its treatment.
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DNA Fragmentation
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Infertility, Male
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Spermatozoa
6.Quality of Life in Elderly with Cardiovascular Diseases in A Community in Beijing
Ling TIAN ; Qing LIN ; Di CHEN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2010;16(5):423-424
ObjectiveTo investigate the quality of life (QOL) of old patients with cardiovascular diseases in community. Methods100 old patients with cardiovascular diseases in Xiluoyuan, Beijing were investigated with WHOQOL-BREF. ResultsThe QOL-BREF scores in the dimensions of physical health, psychology, social relationships, and environment were (53.21±11.50), (53.27±15.99), (54.29±14.41) and (57.65±15.30) respectively. There was not significant difference between self-rating scores and scores in four dimensions of QOL-BREF (P>0.05). There was not significant difference of QOL-BREF scores in four dimensions between male and female, nor the ones whether complicated with diabetes (P>0.05). The incidence of satisfaction was 31% for QOL, 23% for health, and 62% for the healthy system as self-report. ConclusionThe QOL of the patients is related to diseases.
7.Study on adsorption specificity of HB-H-6 resin
Shuaishuai TIAN ; Yichen LI ; Di WU ; Hongxing GUO ; Tao LI
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2013;36(6):332-335,347
Objective The aim of this article was to deeply study the effects of different molecular weight of proteins and different structures of chemical substances on the adsorption specificity of HB-H-6 resin.Methods HB-H-6 resin was adopted to adsorb 5 different molecular weight proteins and different structural chemical substances including proteins,saccharides,human serum albumin (HAS),dextran and lipid,and then underwent static adsorption experiments in vitro.The adsorption rates of different structural chemical substances were analyzed from two experiments and the results were compared.Results The experiment results of HB-H-6 resin adsorption showed that the average adsorption rates of 5 different molecular weight proteins,myoglobin (Myo,16 700),ovalbumin (OVA,44 000),HAS (66 200),β-gal (130 000) and IgG (150 000),were significantly different:(0.00±0.33)%,(8.02± 1.23)%,(43.19±2.31)%,(34.25±1.07)% and (0.00±0.69)%.In the studies on adsorption of different structural chemical substances,the average adsorption rates of different structural chemical substances proteins,saccharides,lipid were significantly different:the absorption rates of plasma total protein,albumin,globulin,glucose,triglyceride and cholesterol groups were:(11.18±0.72)%,(10.74±0.66)%,(11.74± 1.22)%,(7.17±0.12)%,(1.06± 1.04)%,(3.05± 0.65)%.The absorption rates of HAS and dextran groups were:(43.19±2.31)% and (5.44±1.46)%.Conclusion In conclusion,the proteins' molecular weight of best adsorption condition is from 66 Ku to 130 Ku.The average adsorption rates of different structural chemical substances proteins,saccharides,lipid are significantly different.The average adsorption rates of proteins are higher than that of saccharides and lipid.It shows that HB-H-6 resin has adsorption specificity on different molecular weight proteins and different structural chemical substances.
8.Effects of clinical pathways in stroke management: A meta-analysis
Di Huang ; XuPing Song ; Jinhui Tian ; Qi Cui ; Kehu Yang
Neurology Asia 2015;20(3):335-342
Objective: To assess the implementation effects of clinical pathways, compared with usual care,
among patients with stroke. Methods:Two investigators independently searched PubMed, Embase, the
Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database and Wanfang Database
for studies published before December 2014. Jadad methodological approach was applied to assess the
quality of included studies and RevMan software (version 5.2.7) was used for meta-analysis. Results:
A total of 11 RCTs involving 913 patients were included in this meta-analysis. The overall results
showed that a shorter average length of stay [MD = -2.92; 95% CI (-4.06, -1.78); P < 0.001] and a
lower inpatient expenditures [SMD = -1.64; 95% CI (-1.80, -1.48); P < 0.001] in clinical pathways
group comparing with the usual care group. The higher score of patient satisfaction was also seen in
clinical pathways group.
Conclusion: clinical pathways may reduce the average length of stay, reduce the inpatient expenditures,
increase patient satisfaction and improve the quality of care in stroke management.
9.Effects of clinical pathways in stroke management: A meta-analysis
Di Huang ; XuPing Song ; Jinhui Tian ; Qi Cui ; Kehu Yang
Neurology Asia 2015;20(4):335-342
Objective: To assess the implementation effects of clinical pathways, compared with usual care,
among patients with stroke. Methods:Two investigators independently searched PubMed, Embase, the
Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database and Wanfang Database
for studies published before December 2014. Jadad methodological approach was applied to assess the
quality of included studies and RevMan software (version 5.2.7) was used for meta-analysis. Results:
A total of 11 RCTs involving 913 patients were included in this meta-analysis. The overall results
showed that a shorter average length of stay [MD = -2.92; 95% CI (-4.06, -1.78); P < 0.001] and a
lower inpatient expenditures [SMD = -1.64; 95% CI (-1.80, -1.48); P < 0.001] in clinical pathways
group comparing with the usual care group. The higher score of patient satisfaction was also seen in
clinical pathways group.
Conclusion: clinical pathways may reduce the average length of stay, reduce the inpatient expenditures,
increase patient satisfaction and improve the quality of care in stroke management.
Stroke
10.Clinical observation of post-stroke upper limb spasmodic hemiplegia treated with relaxing needling technique combined with wheat-grain moxibustion.
Yuejiao SUI ; Tieming MA ; Di BIAN ; Hui TIAN
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2015;35(5):423-427
OBJECTIVETo compare the differences in the clinical efficacy on post-stroke upper limb spasmodio hemiplegia among the combined therapy of relaxing needling (Huici) technique combined with wheat-grain moxibustion, simple relaxing needling and conventional acupuncture.
METHODSNinety patients were-randomized into a group with the combined therapy of relaxing needling technique combined with wheat-grain moxibustion (a combined therapy group), a simple relaxing needling group and a conventional acupuncture group, 30 cases in each group. In the combined therapy group, the relaxing needling technique was used in combination with wheat-grain moxibustion. The relaxing needling technique was applied to Jianyu (LI 15), Quchi (LI 11), Shousanli (LI 10), etc. The wheat-grain moxibustion was applied to Qihai (CV 6), Guanyuan (CV 4), Mingmen (GV 4), etc. In thel simple relaxing needling group, the relaxing needling technique was used simply. In the conventional acupuncture group, the conventional lifting, thrusting and rotating technique with filiform needle was adopted at the same acupoints as the simple relaxing needling group. The treatment was given once every day; 6 treatments made one session. Totally 4 sessions were required, with 1 day at intervals. The modified Ashworth scale (MAS), Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA) and Barthel index (BD were adopted to assess the upper limb muscle tension, motor functioni and daily life activity.
RESULTSAfter treatment, MAS score was all reduced as compared with that before treatment in each group, and FMA score and BI score were increased as compared with those before treatment (all P<0.01). MAS score in the combined therapy group was lower than that in either the simple relaxing needling group or the conventional acupuncture group (both P<0.01), and the score in the simple relaxing needling group was lower than that in the conventional acupuncture group (P<0.05). FMA score and BI score in the combined therapy group were higher than those in the simple relaxing needling group and the conventional acupuncture group (both P<0.01). FMA score in the simple relaxing needleing group was higher than that the Enventional acupuncture group (P<0.05). The total effective rate in the combined therapy group was 93.3% (28/30), higher; than 86.7% (26/30) in the simple relaxing needling group (P<0.01), and 83.8% (25/30) in the conventionaP acupuncture group (P<0.01).
CONCLUSIONThe combined therapy of relaxing needling technique and wheat-grain moxibustion achieves more satisfactory efficacy on post-stroke upper limb spasmodic hemiplegia compared with the simple relaxing needling and conventional acupuncture.
Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; instrumentation ; methods ; Aged ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Female ; Hemiplegia ; etiology ; therapy ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Moxibustion ; Stroke ; complications ; Treatment Outcome ; Triticum ; chemistry