1.Analysis on pathogens and drug resistance of neonatal ventilator associated pneumonia
Huiling LUO ; Bo BAI ; Guanghong LI ; Xiaoqun DU ; Nuanchao HUANG ; Huiyi HUANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(19):2791-2793
Objective To understand the characteristics of pathogenic bacteria and drug resistance of ventilator-associated pneu-monia(VAP)in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU),and to explore the corresponding prevention and control measures,and to pro-vide the basis for the VAP antibiotic treatment.Methods A total of 80 children with respiratory failure and ventilator assisted breathing were selected from the NICU as objects in this study.The clinical data,pathogenic bacteria and drug resistance were ana-lyzed retrospectively.Results In 80 cases,the incidence of VAP was 43.75% (35/80),a total of 70 strains of pathogenic bacteria were isolated,gram negative bacilli accounted for the highest proportion,accounting for 81.43% (57/70).Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae were the most common gram negative bacilli.Gram positive cocci accounted for 8.57% (13/70),which domi-nated by methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus,in addition to susceptible to vancomycin,but resistant to the other antibiotics. Conclusion Gram negative bacillus are the main bacteria in VAP cases,and which are multiple drug-resistant pathogens.
2.New record for China of host plant of Cynomorium songaricumpeganum multisectum.
Jin WANG ; Guanghong LUO ; Ye CHEN ; Yong ZHENG ; Tingxun ZU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2011;36(23):3244-3246
OBJECTIVETo investigate the distribution and host plants of Cynomorium songaricum, and provide a scientific basis for the artificial cultivation of C. songaricum and protect the ecological environment in the sandy area.
METHODSpecimens of C. songaricum in growing area was collected and accessed according to relevant literature and identified.
RESULTThe results showed that a new host plant of C. songaricum-Peganum multisectum was found.
CONCLUSIONA new host plant of C. songaricum, Peganum multisectum was reported, and it is provide the necessary nutrition for normal growth of C. songaricum.
China ; Cynomorium ; anatomy & histology ; physiology ; Ecosystem ; Peganum ; anatomy & histology ; physiology
3.Changes and clinical significance of serum hypoxia-inducible factor-1α, vascular endothelial growth factor and endothelin-1 levels in neonates with hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension
Bo BAI ; Bo CHEN ; Guanghong LI ; Huiling LUO ; Nuanchao HUANG ; Xueliang HUANG
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2018;25(12):943-947
Objective To analyze the changes of serum hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α),vas-cular endothelial growth factor ( VEGF) and endothelin-1 ( ET-1) levels in neonates with hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension(HPH),and to explore the roles of three factors in the pathogenesis of HPH in neo-nates. Methods A total of 50 neonates with HPH in the neonatal intensive care unit as HPH group and an-other 25 non-HPH hospitalized neonates with similar clinical data in the same period as control group were enrolled from January 2014 to December 2017. The levels of serum HIF-1α,VEGF and ET-1 were deter-mined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay when neonates were diagnosed as HPH and their pulmonary artery systolic blood pressure(PASP) decreased to 35 mmHg below respectively. The changes of three factors levels were analyzed and compared with those of control group at the same time point. Results (1) The levels of serum HIF-1α,VEGF and ET-1 of HPH group were significantly higher than those of the control group (F value were 151. 97,43. 31,and 129. 56 respectively,all P<0. 01). Furthermore,the more serious the grade of HPH,the higher the levels of three factors. The differences were statistically significant (all P<0. 01). (2) After PASP of neonates in HPH group decreased to 35 mmHg or below,the levels of serum HIF-1α,VEGF and ET-1 also significantly decreased,and the differences were statistically significant ( all P <0. 01). However,there were no statistically significant differences compared with those of the control group for the levels of serum HIF-1α and VEGF(both P>0. 05) in addition to serum ET-1 levels (F=14. 98,P<0. 05). Conclusion High levels of HIF-1α,VEGF and ET-1 caused by hypoxia may play an important role in neonatal HPH.
4.Correlation between multimodality MRI findings and molecular typing of breast cancer
Zhen-Ping WANG ; Guanghong LIU ; Yang CHEN ; Shishi LUO ; Jianjun LI ; Yingman ZHAO ; Guanqiao LI ; Jimin CHEN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2018;34(10):1725-1729
Objective To investigate the characteristics of multimodal MRI of breast cancer with different molecular subtypes and the correlation between each molecular type and MRI findings. Methods Multimodality MRI date of 87 patients with breast cancer confirmed by pathology were retrospectively analyzed. According to the expression of estrogen receptors(ER),progesterone receptors(PR)and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER-2),the tumors were classified into triple-negative breast cancer,HER-2 overexpression,Luminal A and Lu-minal B subtypes. The MRI features of breast cancers of different molecular subtypes were compared. Results Among the 87 cases of breast cancer,luminal type A accounted for 29.9%(26/87),luminal type B accounted for 36.8%(32/87),HER-2 type accounted for 19.5%(17/87),and triple-negative type accounted for 13.8%(12/87). The average ADC value is 0.97 × 10-3 mm2/s;those whose irregular or edge burr like mass were more often Lu-minal type MRI,triple-negative breast cancer showed the edge smooth,clear boundary,annular enhancement, more easily showed enhanced mode of TIC type Ⅲ. The mean ADC values of type Luminal and HER-2 over-expres-sion were lower than the mean ADC values of the triple-negative type. Conclusion The different molecular sub-types of breast cancer MRI morphologic and hemodynamic characteristics and the value of ADC has certain charac-teristics. The MRI features of breast cancer can be predicted to analyze the molecular typing,providing a reference for clinical treatment.
5.Clinical Observation of Bosentan in the Treatment of Hypoxic Pulmonary Hypertension in Neonates
Bo CHEN ; Bo BAI ; Guanghong LI ; Xueliang HUANG ; Huiling LUO ; Huiyi HUANG
China Pharmacy 2020;31(10):1247-1252
OBJECTIVE:To observe the ef fectiveness and safety of bosentan in the treatment of hypoxic pulmonary hypertension(HPH)in neonates. METHODS :From Jan. 2014 to Mar. 2019,a total of 82 HPH neonates hospitalized in the department of neonatology of our hospital were selected as research subjects. According to whether or not receiving bosentan therapy,50 cases were included into bosentan group and 32 cases into non-bosentan group. Meanwhile ,another 25 non-HPH neonates with serum sample retention time and general information such as gestational age at birth and day age matching the HPH group were selected as the control group. All neonates with HPH were given continuous intravenous infusion of Dopamine hydrochloride injection 5 mg/(kg·min)until PASP was normal. On this basis, neonates in the bosentan group were additionally given Bosentan tablets 1 mg/kg(fed after dissolving with appropriate amount of water for injection )for q 12 h,72 h. The relationship between serum ET- 1 levels of neonates with HPH and PASP was analyzed ,as well as PASP before and after treatment and therapeutic efficacy between bosentan and non-bosentan groups ,the changes of arterial blood gas indexes and ADR in 3 groups were compared. RESULTS :Before treatment ,the serum ET- 1 levels of bosentan group was (164.3±115.3)pg/mL,which was significantly higher than (41.9±3.7)pg/mL of control group and positively correlated with PASP level (r=0.864,P<0.001). Total response rate of bosentan group was 90.00%,which was significantly higher than 71.88% of non-bosentan group (P<0.05). After 72 h of treatment ,PASP of 2 groups was decreased significantly ,compared with before treatment (P<0.001),and the bosentan group was significantly lower than the non-bosentan group (P<0.05). The PaO 2,SaO2,PaCO2 and OI in 3 groups was significantly improved compared with that before treatment (P<0.001),and the PaO 2,SaO2 and OI in the bosentan group was significantly higher than that in the non-bosentan group (P<0.05). During the treatment period of bosentan and within one week after drug withdrawal,there was no significant change in serum LDH ,AST,ALT and Scr levels in neonates. There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of feeding intolerance ,anemia,reduced WBC and reduced PLT in 3 groups(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Bosentan can improve the oxygenation status of neonates with HPH, reduce PA SP,and short-termmedication is safe. com
6.Functional characterization of CYP81C16 involved in the tanshinone biosynthetic pathway in Salvia miltiorrhiza.
Li REN ; Linglong LUO ; Zhimin HU ; Ying MA ; Jian WANG ; Yatian CHENG ; Baolong JIN ; Tong CHEN ; Jinfu TANG ; Guanghong CUI ; Juan GUO ; Luqi HUANG
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2023;21(12):938-949
Danshen, the dried roots and rhizomes of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge (S. miltiorrhiza), is widely used in the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Tanshinones, the bioactive compounds from Danshen, exhibit a wide spectrum of pharmacological properties, suggesting their potential for future therapeutic applications. Tanshinone biosynthesis is a complex process involving at least six P450 enzymes that have been identified and characterized, most of which belong to the CYP76 and CYP71 families. In this study, CYP81C16, a member of the CYP71 clan, was identified in S. miltiorrhiza. An in vitro assay revealed that it could catalyze the hydroxylation of four para-quinone-type tanshinones, namely neocryptotanshinone, deoxyneocryptotanshinone, and danshenxinkuns A and B. SmCYP81C16 emerged as a potential broad-spectrum oxidase targeting the C-18 position of para-quinone-type tanshinones with an impressive relative conversion rate exceeding 90%. Kinetic evaluations andin vivo assays underscored its highest affinity towards neocryptotanshinone among the tested substrates. The overexpression of SmCYP81C16 promoted the accumulation of (iso)tanshinone in hairy root lines. The characterization of SmCYP81C16 in this study accentuates its potential as a pivotal tool in the biotechnological production of tanshinones, either through microbial or plant metabolic engineering.
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Gene Expression Regulation, Plant