1.Relationship between plasma adiponectin and TNF-? concentration in women with gestational diabetes
Zengjuan LIU ; Fengmin PEI ; Yan LI ; Jinyun DING ; Feng ZHANG
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2006;0(10):-
Objective To investigate the serum adiponectin levels and TNF-? levels in women with gestational diabetes and to study their clinical significance.Methods Plasma concentration of adiponectin,tumor necrosis factor alpha and correlate parameters were measured in 50 patients with gestational diabetes(GDM)and 36 pregnant women with normal glucose tolerance(NGT).Radio immunoassay was used to measure the adiponectin,TNF-? level was measured by ELISA.Serum insulin level was measured by Electrochemiluminescent immunoassays fasting glucose levels by glucose oxidase method.Results GDM patients had significantly lower concentrations of adiponectin(10.3?(2.4) mg/L) and elevated levels of TNF-?(4.6?(1.5)?g/L) in comparison to NGT women.In GDM group TNF-? level was correlated positively with serum insulin level,glucose level.Concentration of adiponectin was negatively correlated with corresponding parameters.Conclusion Elevated level of TNF-? and decreased adiponectin concentration may not simply reflect maternal adiposity and insulin resistant state,but may contribute to the impaired glucose metabolism during pregnancy and forecast the risk of metabolism syndrome.
2.Prevention and Treatment of Adenomatous Colonic Polyps by Therapy of Supplementing Spleen to Strengthen Lung
Fengmin ZHANG ; Guangwen HUANG ; Qingchang HU ; Mingguo DONG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;34(5):650-654
Objective To observe the effects of therapy of supplementing spleen to strengthen lung on patients with adenomatous colonic polyps (ACP) after endoscopic removal . Methods One hundred ACP patients with spleen deficiency and dampness blended with blood stasis were randomly divided into 2 groups after endoscopic removal, 50 cases in the treatment group and 50 cases in the control group. Both groups were treated with diet and behavioral therapy, and the treatment group was simultaneously given oral use of modified Shen Ling Baizhu Powder plus self-moxibustion of bilateral acupoint Zusanli point. After treatment for 6 months and 1.5 years, all of the patients were asked to do the examination of colonoscopy, body mass, body mass index (BMI), and triglyceride (TG). Results (1) After treatment, the mean overall symptom scores of the two groups were improved (P < 0.01 compared with those before treatment) , and the improvement of the treatment group was superior to that of the control group(P < 0.01).(2) After treatment for 6 months and 1.5 years, the recurrence rate of ACP in the treatment group was lower than that in the control group(P < 0.05).(3) After treatment for 6 months and 1.5 years, the body mass, BMI and TG of the treatment group were significantly different from those before treatment(P<0.05), while the control group showed no significant changes(P > 0.05). The effect of the treatment group on improving body mass, BMI and TG was better than that of the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion The therapy of supplementing spleen to strengthen lung is effective on relieving symptoms of ACP patients, and also has an effect on decreasing BMI and TG as well as the recurrence of ACP after endoscopic removal.
3.Function and formation mechanism of neutrophil extracellular traps in related diseases
Di WANG ; Jing WU ; Li YU ; Xiao XIAO ; Fengmin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2021;41(1):69-73
Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are fibrous structures released by neutrophils and the formation process is called NETosis. NETs participate in the host innate immunity. Recent research has found that NETs is a double-edged sword. Under normal conditions, the formation of NETs can play a role in clearing pathogens and maintain the host homeostasis. However, when NETs are overproduced or not cleared in time, they can take part in the pathogenesis of many diseases. This article reviewed the formation of NETs, the mechanisms involved in NETosis and the role of NETs in the secretion of multiple cytokines in different diseases.
4.ClassⅠ Integron and Its Correlation with Genes Coding for ESBLs in ESBLs-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae
Yingmei FU ; Fengmin ZHANG ; Wenli ZHANG ; Heguang ZHANG ; Xiaobei CHEN ; Weiyuan GUO ; Jiayu MA
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(03):-
OBJECTIVE To survey the distribution of class Ⅰ integron in extended-spectrum beta-lactamases(ESBLs)-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae and its contribution in horizontal transfer of ESBLs genes.METHODS The presence of class Ⅰ integron among 230 ESBLs-producers and 197 non-ESBLs-producers of E.coli and K.pneumoniae were detected by PCR.The correlation and co-transfer between integron and genes coding for SHV,CTX and TEM were studied. RESULTS One hundred and thirty-seven(59.6%) isolates were positive for intⅠ gene among ESBLs-producers,contrasted to 48(24.4%) in non-ESBLs-producers(P
5.Prognosis and staging of primary bone lymphoma:an analysis of 40 patients
Jing ZENG ; Qingsong PANG ; Huilai ZHANG ; Peiguo WANG ; Wencheng ZHANG ; Fengmin WANG ; Pengpeng QU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2016;25(8):843-846
Objective To retrospectively analyze the treatment outcomes and prognostic factors for primary bone lymphomas ( PBL) . Methods Forty patients with PBL who were admitted to our center from 1964 to 2014 were enrolled as subjects. In those patients, 10 were treated with chemotherapy alone, 10 with radiochemotherapy, 10 with postoperative chemotherapy, 9 with postoperative radiochemotherapy, and 1 with surgery alone. The median radiation dose was 36 Gy. The Kaplan?Meier method was used to calculate survival rates . The log?rank test was used for survival difference analysis and univariate prognostic analysis . Results The follow?up rate was 100%. The 3?year sample size was 36. In all patients, the 1?and 3?year overall survival rates were 60% and 42%, respectively, while the 1?and 3?year disease?free survival rates were 45%and 34%, respectively. The univariate analysis showed that no pathological fracture at diagnosis, normal lactate dehydrogenase level, an International Prognostic Index score of ≤1, early clinical stage ( stageⅠE ) , complete response after initial treatment, no less than 6 cycles of chemotherapy, a radiation dose of≥40 Gy, no progression outside radiation field after radiotherapy, and grade<3 bone marrow suppression during the treatment were prognostic factors for survival ( P=0. 027, 0. 037, 0. 000, 0. 016, 0. 000, 0. 000, 0. 022, 0. 014, and 0. 030). Conclusions The incidence of PBL is low. Comprehensive treatment can achieve satisfactory outcomes. As a PBL staging system, Ann Arbor has limitations. The staging of PBL should be based on local bone destruction and metastasis.
6.Detection of Genotypes of Plasmid-mediated AmpC ?-Lactamase and Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae in Harbin
Wenli ZHANG ; Fengmin ZHANG ; Yingmei FU ; Jianfeng XU ; Xiaobei CHEN ; Jiayu MA ; Shulin LIU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 1994;0(04):-
OBJECTIVE To determine the drug resistance phenotype and genotype of plasmid-mediated AmpC ?-lactamase in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from Harbin.METHODS Isolates of K.pneumoniae with an inhibition ring to cefoxitin of ≤18 mm diameter were used.Antimicrobial susceptibilities were determined by disc diffusion method.AmpC genes were detected by PCR with six pairs of primers.RESULTS Sixty-three isolates had an inhibition ring to cefoxitin of ≤18 mm diameter and 26(11.3%)were detected to be AmpC-producing in a total of 231 clinical isolates of K.pneumoniae.Seventy-six percent,70.2%,53.8%,50.5%,57.7%,38.5% and 7.7% of AmpC-producers were resistant to cefoxitin,cefotaxime,ceftazidime,amoxicillin/clavulanic cid,ciprofloxacin,amikacin and imipenem,respectively.ACT,DHA and CIT types of AmpC beta-lactamase were detected in 13,8 and 5 isolates,respectively.No ACC,MOX and FOX were detected.CONCLUSIONS The AmpC ?-lactamase in Harbin is mainly in the types of ACT,DHA and CIT.AmpC-producing K.pneumoniae shows decreased susceptibilities to cefoxitin and third generation cephalosporins.
7.Use of an enzyme-linked immunospot assay for diagnosing latent tuberculosis infection in rheumatic diseases
Haomin QIU ; Shu ZHANG ; Yu XUE ; Wenhong ZHANG ; Ting JIANG ; Fengmin BAI ; Dongyi HE ; Hejian ZOU
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2010;14(5):301-304
Objective To compare the efficacy of the conventional PPD skin test and a new enzymelinked immunospot assay(TSPOT-TB)for diagnosing latent tuberculosis infection(LTBI)in patients with rheumatic diseases.Methods Two hundred and sixty rheumatic patients were enrolled,and all were screened for LTBI based on clinical history,chest X-ray,PPD skin test or TSPOT.Results The positive rate of TSPOT assay was 24.1%and that of PPD skin test was 39.4%.The overall concordance rate between the 2tests was 61.0%.Among PPD negative patients (n=149).29 were TSPOT(+)(19.5%).Among PPD(+)patients(n=98),69 were TSPOT(-)(70.0%).The patients who got BCG vaccination or had history of tuberculosis infection showed a significantly higher rate of positive result of PPD skin test than those who did not (P<0.05 or P<0.01).While in TSPOT assay,the BCG vaccination or history of tuberculosis infection did not show influence on TSPOT results(P>0.05).Of the 127 patients who received biological agents after screening for LTBI,9 patients were pretreated with isoniazide.Twenty-seven patients stopped biological agent treatment because of the positive results of PPD or TSPOT.Twenty three patients who had positive PPD but negative TSPOT results received biological agent treatment without isoniazide,and none of them developed active tubereulosis after 6 to 18 months of follow-up.Conclusion BCG vaccination affects the result of PPD test in rheumatic patients,but has no influence on TSPOT results.The infection rate of latent tuberculosis of rheumatic patients in our research is 23.8%detected by TSPOT.
8.Perioperative nursing for patients with cephalocervical tumors treated with CT-guided 125I seed implantation
Fengmin JING ; Juna REN ; Huijuan LI ; Haixia LEI ; Huifen ZHANG ; Zhen GAO ; Juan WANG
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2015;(7):642-644
Objective To investigate the optimal measures and clinical effect of perioperative nursing care for patients with cephalocervical cancer treated with CT-guided radioactive 125I seed implantation. Methods Preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative continuous and comprehensive nursing was strictly carried out in 93 patients with cephalocervical cancer who underwent CT-guided radioactive 125I seed implantation treatment. The clinical results were analyzed and evaluated. Results The 125I seed implantation procedure was successfully accomplished in all 93 patients; the success rate was 100%. Shedding of 6 particles was observed in one patient, and shedding of 5 particles was observed in another patient; grade Ⅳskin injury was seen in 3 cases, which were improved after symptomatic treatment. All patients were uneventful at the time of discharge from hospital. Conclusion To ensure a successful CT-guided radioactive 125I seed implantation for the treatment of cephalocervical cancer, professional, meticulous and standardized nursing is the important guarantee.
9.Evaluation of cellular immune responses in mice elicited by Chinese AIDS candidate vaccines
Weijin HUANG ; Chuntao ZHANG ; Chenyan ZHAO ; Jianhui NIE ; Aijing SONG ; Fengmin LU ; Youchun WANG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2010;30(9):838-842
Objective To compare cellular immune responses in mice elicited by Chinese different AIDS candidate vaccines.Methods According to their different immunization procedures,BALB/c mice were immunized with 6 AIDS candidate vaccines,separately.Spleen cells were isolated for the detection of cellular immune response to HIV-specific peptides using enzyme-linked immunosorbent spot(ELISPOT)assay and intracellular cytokine staining(ICS)method.Results AIDS vaccines were evaluated by using potential T-cell epitopes(PTE)Gag,Env and Pol peptides pool and ELISPOT.The positive conversion rates for cellular immune response of 1#-6# vaccines fluctuated from 70% to 100%.The vaccine-induced cellular immune responses to specific peptides pool are different not only in magnitude but also in breadth.The Th1type cytokines,IFN-γand IL-2,were detected with ELISPOT in 1# and 2# vaccines.The productions of IFN-γand IL-2 induced by both of the two vaccines showed a moderate correlation(r1 =0.62,P1 <0.01 ;r2=0.79,P2 < 0.01).The positive conversion rate of IFN-γ secreting cells of 1 # vaccine was 66.7%(10/15)mice detected with both ELISPOT and ICS.And the results tested by ELISPOT and ICS showed moderate correlation(r = 0.55,P < 0.05).Conclusion The magnitude and breadth of cellular immune responses induced by different AIDS candidate vaccines are different.Being induced by different AIDS candidate vaccines,the IFN-γand other Th1 type cytokines detected by ELISPOT or ICS could be used to evaluate the cellular immune responses in mice.
10.Malaria endemic situation and comprehensive prevention and control mea-sures in Caoxian County
Zhanju LIANG ; Fengmin MEN ; Xuemei ZHANG ; Yujie ZHU ; Chunyun WANG ; Dandan DONG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2016;28(5):575-577
Objective To understand the malaria endemic characteristics and control measures in Caoxian County,Shan?dong Province,so as to summarize the experiences of malaria elimination. Methods The data of malaria endemic situation and control measures in Caoxian County from 1953 to 2014 were collected and descriptively analyzed,and the control effectiveness was evaluated. Results The incidence of malaria reduced from 13.25%in 1970 to 0.33%in 1983,and no malaria case was found in 1986. The goal of basic malaria elimination was achieved. The sporadic malaria infections were found from 2006 to 2010,and three imported malaria cases were found in Caoxian County from 2011 to 2014. Conclusion The effect of compre?hensive prevention and control measures taken in Caoxian County is significant,and the goal of malaria elimination has been reached. The imported malaria and secondary cases are future focuses of malaria control work.