1.THE EFFECT OF FERMENTATION ON CELLULOLYTIC ENZYME ACTIVITY
Jingmei PANG ; Lijun LI ; Jun GUO ; Gaimei LIANG ; Xiaoyan JIAO
Microbiology 2001;28(2):30-33
Four cellulolytic strains, which can be used as feed additive, were studied under the conditions of various temperature, incubation time, and anaerobic process, and examined the changes of their cell protein content, cellulase and hemi-cellulase activity. The results show: 1) The maximum cellulolytic enzyme activities were observed incubation 20h; 2) Constant medium temperature 28℃ was adequate to the growth of the 4 strains ; 3) anaerobic condition, 39℃±2℃ and fermentation 12h, 24h, 36h, the tested strains can growth well in PDA plate, however, the cellulolytic enzyme activities and growth of the tested strains were influenced adversely when fermentation 48h. The experiment provide many important basis for the strains production, storage and utilization.
2.Effect of failure mode and effects analysis on postoperative complications in patients with cerebral angiography
Yongjing CUI ; Jiangxia LI ; Gaimei LI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2021;27(3):354-358
Objective:To explore the effect of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) on the postoperative complications in patients with cerebral angiography.Methods:Using the convenient sampling method, a total of 167 patients with cerebral angiography who were admitted to Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital from March 2016 to January 2019 were selected as research objects and they were divided into two groups according to the implementation of FMEA. The observation group (after the implementation of FMEA) used FMEA method to calculate of priority risk number (RPN) in failure mode to determine the nursing plan for clinical nursing, while the control group (before the implementation of FMEA) was given routine nursing. The postoperative RPN, complications and nursing satisfaction were compared between the two groups.Results:RPN of each failure mode in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group. The total incidence of complications in the observation group were lower than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.01) . The scores of nursing satisfaction in health education, professional degree of nursing behaviors, nursing requirement satisfaction degree, nursing attitude and nursing skills of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.01) . Conclusions:FMEA method analyzes the causes of complications of cerebral angiography and formulates targeted nursing plans according to the causes, so as to make the operation process more standardized and scientific, effectively reduce postoperative complications of patients and improve nursing satisfaction.
3.Effect of Yue-Ju Bao-He Pill And Simvastatin on Myocardial Fibrosis in Atherosclerotic Mice
Yubo LI ; Gaimei HAO ; Yuan LIANG ; Guowei WANG ; Haihua JIA ; Zhigeng LI
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;19(11):1809-1815
This study was aimed to observe the effect of Yue-Ju Bao-He (YJBH) pill and simvastatin on the reversal of myocardial fibrosis induced by atherosclerosis (AS).ApoE-/-mice were fed on high fat diet to establish models of atherosclerotic plaque and myocardial fibrosis.YJBH pill and simvastatin were used alone or in combination as interventions.Control groups of high fat diet as well as normal diet were observed.Serum lipid and vascular angiotensin Ⅱ (Ang Ⅱ),matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) were measured by Elisa.Quantitative analysis of collagen volume fraction (CVF) was conducted by myocardial tissue Masson staining.High-throughput transcriptome sequencing analysis was also adapted to detect differentially expressed genes in myocardial tissues of each group.The results showed that compared with single usage,YJBH pill combined with simvastatin can effectively reduce the total cholesterol (TC),triglyceride (TG),low density lipoprotein (LDL-C) and Ang Ⅱ,increase high density lipoprotein (HDL-C),MMP-1,while Masson staining CVF value was also significantly decreased.Compared with the control group of normal diet,the analysis results from high-throughput transcriptome sequencing analysis showed that difference of gene expression of YJBH pill combined with simvastatin group was mainly in fatty acid metabolism,extend and degradation related pathways,and compared with the model group,the difference of gene expression was mainly in primary immunodeficiency and intestinal immune network IgA production pathways.It was concluded that the combined therapy of YJBH pill and simvastatin can effectively reverse the AS induced myocardial fibrosis.Its mechanism is related to the regulation of immune inflammatory reaction.
4.Effects of electroacupuncture on postoperative cognitive dysfunction and AngⅡ/AT1R in the hippocampus in aging rats induced by D-galactose.
Peipei FENG ; Zhe LIU ; Xin WANG ; Wenjuan WANG ; Gaimei WANG ; Na LI
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2017;37(8):863-868
OBJECTIVETo observe the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and AngⅡ/AT1R in the hippocampus in D-galactose-induced aging rats which received hepalobectomy, and to explore the possible mechanism of EA on POCD.
METHODSEighty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a young control group (10 rats), a D-Galactose-induced aged (Da) group (10 rats), a Da+hepatolobectomy group (30 rats) and an EA group (30 rats). The rats in the Da+hepatolobectomy group and EA group were further randomly divided into a 1 d subgroup, 3 d subgroup and a 7 d subgroup, 10 rats in each subgroup. The rats in the EA group were treated with EA at "Baihui" (GV 20) and "Dazhui" (GV 14) with continuous wave (15 Hz in frequency and 1 mA in intensity), and rats in each subgroup were treated for 1 d, 3 d and 7 d, respectively. The rats in the remaining groups were treated with immobilization, once a day. The Y-maze was used to observe the behavior change of rats, and ELISA was applied to measure the level of hippocampal AngⅡ, and RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry method were performed to detect AT1R mRNA expressions and AT1R positive expression in the hippocampus.
RESULTSThe number of rat initiative avoidance in the Da group was significantly less than that in the young control group (<0.05), and the mRNA expression and positive percentage of AT1R in the hippocampus in the Da group were significantly higher than those in the young control group (both<0.01). Compared with the Da group, the number of rat initiative avoidance in each subgroup of Da+hepatolobectomy group and EA group were significantly reduced (all<0.01), and the expression of AngⅡ, AT1R mRNA and AT1R positive cells percentage in the hippocampus were significantly increased (<0.05,<0.01). The number of rat initiative avoidance in each subgroup of EA group was higher than that in the subgroup of Da+hepatolobectomy group (<0.05,<0.01); and the expression of AngⅡ, AT1R mRNA, and AT1R positive percentage in the EA group were significantly less than that in the Da+hepatolobectomy group (<0.05,<0.01).
CONCLUSIONSEA at "Baihui" (GV 20) and "Dazhui" (GV 14) could improve POCD in D-galactose-induced aging rats which received hepalobectomy, and it is likely to be related with the inhibition of AngⅡ, AT1R positive expression and AT1R mRNA in the hippocampus.
5.Effect of Curcumin on Cognitive Function in Mouse Model of Low Oxygen-induced Chronic Nerve Injury
Gaifen LI ; Jiaxin LI ; Zhibo SUN ; Gaimei HAO ; Qing MIAO ; Meng WU ; Yubo LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(21):78-85
ObjectiveTo observe the effect and mechanism of curcumin on cognitive function in the mouse model of low oxygen-induced chronic nerve injury. MethodEighty male C57BL/6 mice were randomized into eight groups: control, low-, medium-, and high-dose (100, 200, and 300 mg·kg-1, respectively) curcumin, model, model + low-dose curcumin, model + medium-dose curcumin, and model + high-dose curcumin groups (n=10). The mouse model of low oxygen-induced nerve injury was prepared by continuous stimulation with simulated oxygen concentration at Lhasa altitude (13% O2 at about 3 700 m) for 14 days. After the completion of modeling, mice in the six curcumin groups were administrated with curcumin at corresponding doses by gavage, while those in the control group and the model group were administrated with the same amount of normal saline once a day for one week. After that, open field, novel object recognition, and Morris water maze tests were carried out to reveal the behavioral changes of mice. The morphological changes of the hippocampus were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. The mRNA levels of interleukin (IL)-6 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α in the hippocampus and peripheral blood of mice were determined by real-time PCR. The activation of microglia in the hippocampus was observed by Iba-1 staining. The protein levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and cAMP-response element-binding protein (CREB) in the hippocampus were determined by Western blot. ResultCompared with the control group, the model group showed decreased new object recognition rate (P<0.01), extended time to find the platform (P<0.01), and reduced platform crossings (P<0.05), which proved that the cognitive function of mice was impaired. Compared with model group, the model + medium-dose curcumin group showed increased new object recognition rate, shortened time to find the platform, and increased platform crossings (P<0.05,P<0.01). Moreover, the application of curcumin repaired the abnormal morphological and structural changes in the hippocampus, reduced the inflammatory cytokine levels and activation of microglia, and upregulated the expression of CREB and BDNF (P<0.05). ConclusionCurcumin demonstrates a therapeutic effect on low oxygen-induced cognitive decline, which provide a potential cure for treating chronic brain injury induced by high-altitude low oxygen in clinical practice.
6.Quality Standard and Acute Toxicity Study of Triadica Cochinchinensis
Fang LYU ; Xiao XU ; Xiaopeng WU ; Yan YOU ; Dongjie SHAN ; Xueyang REN ; Xianxian LI ; Qingyue DENG ; Yingyu HE ; Gaimei SHE
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(4):512-519
OBJECTIVE
To establish the quality standard of Triadica cochinchinensis and to perform the acute toxicity study.
METHODS
Appearance properties, powder microscopic identification, and thin-layer chromatography(TLC) identification were researched. The specific chromatogram was established by HPLC. The content of cadmium(Cd), lead(Pb), arsenic(As), copper(Cu), and mercury(Hg) was determined by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry(ICP-MS). Acute toxicity was studied by maximum dose.
RESULTS
The outer skin of herbs was dark brown, and the inner surface was light yellow brown and fibrous. Besides, crystal sheath fiber was common, and calcium oxalate clusters arranges in rows. In the TLC diagram of the test product, the fluorescent spots of the same color were displayed at the corresponding position of the control product(scopoletin, isofraxidin). Five common peaks were calibrated in the characteristic map and the three characteristic peaks(scopoletin, isofraxidin, dimethylfraxetin) were recognized. The content of the measured heavy metal elements was lower than the national limit standard. The linear correlation coefficient was R2 > 0.999. The precision, stability, repetitive RSD were < 10%. The average recovery rate of the added sample was 80%−120%, and the RSD was < 10%. The maximum dose of the acute toxicity test was 184.09 g·kg−1. The 14 d internal body mass, food intake, organ-body ratios, the serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, blood urea nitrogen, and creatinine were not significantly different by comparing with the normal controls. Therefore, no significant toxicity was observed.
CONCLUSION
The established standard can provide a reference for evaluating the quality of Triadica cochinchinensis. The heavy metal content of ten batches of medicinal materials is within the safe range. Acute toxicity test show that there is no obvious significant adverse teactions after oral administration, and the safe dose range is large, which can provide a reference for the subsequent development and utilization.
7. Impact of hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy on neonatal mortality and major complications in preterm infants
Meiyu WANG ; Xiangyong KONG ; Zhichun FENG ; Fengdan XU ; Hongyan LYU ; Lihong YANG ; Sujing WU ; Rong JU ; Jin WANG ; Li PENG ; Zhankui LI ; Xiaolin ZHAO ; Shujuan ZENG ; Huixian QIU ; Weixi WEN ; Hui WU ; Ying LI ; Nan LI ; Xuefeng ZHANG ; Wenzheng JIA ; Guo GUO ; Weipeng LIU ; Feng WANG ; Gaimei LI ; Fang LIU ; Wei LI ; Xiao-ying ZHAO ; Hongbin CHENG ; Yunbo XU ; Wenchao CHEN ; Huan YIN ; Yanjie DING ; Xiaoliang WANG ; Ruiyan SHAN ; Ping XU ; Meiying HAN ; Chunyan YANG ; Tieqiang CHEN ; Xiaomei TONG ; Shaojun LIU ; Ziyuan LIU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2018;33(14):1065-1070
Objective:
To investigate the effect of hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy (HDCP) on the mortality and early complications of premature infants.
Methods:
The general clinical data of preterm infants with gestational age 24-36+ 6 weeks were collected from the cooperative units in the task group from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014.According to the severity of HDCP, the infants were divided into 4 groups: HDCP group, preeclampsia group, eclampsia group and non HDCP group, the mortality and major complications of preterm infants were compared, and the influencing factors were analyzed.
Results:
The mortality rate of preterm in the HDCP group was significantly higher than that of non HDCP group, and there was statistical significance (