1.Ebola virus disease: a zoonotic disease with an extremely high fatality rate
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(1):1-
Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a severe infectious disease caused by Ebola virus in humans and primates. The main clinical features are fever and bleeding. The disease was first identified in Zaire and Sudan in Africa in 1976. Since then, it has caused many large-scale epidemics in Africa. One of the largest and most complex Ebola outbreaks in history was the 2014-2016 outbreak in West Africa, which caused more cases and deaths than all previous outbreaks combined. As of 2022, about 35 000 EVD cases and 15 000 deaths have been reported. During the African pandemic, EVD also spread to other regions outside the African continent, such as the Americas and Europe, and became a public health issue of worldwide concern. In Africa, the re-emergence of the disease in Uganda and the Republic of Congo in 2022 has attracted much attention from the world. This article systematically summarizes the history, epidemiological distribution, route of infection, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of Ebola virus disease, so as to provide reference for relevant workers in China.
2.Effect of Temperature and Carbon Source on the N-acyl-homoserine Lactones Production by Food-derived Pseudomonas
Guo-Hong QI ; Ming-Sheng DONG ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(08):-
7.5). Overall,the research demonstrates the effect of environmental parameters (temperature and carbon source) on AHL profile production by food-derived Pseudomonas. It lays the foundation for further investigation to elucidate the relationship between quorum sensing and food spoilage,and for the development of new food preservative by blocking the quorum sensing of food spoilage bacteria.
3.Research on Quorum Sensing Signal Molecules of Pseudomonas spp.Isolated from Food
Guo-Hong QI ; Ming-Sheng DONG ;
Microbiology 1992;0(01):-
Three Gram-negative bacteria from commercial fresh fish were identified as Pseudomonas sp.,an important food spoilage bacteria, on the basis of 16S rDNA sequences.N-aeyl-homoserine lactones (AHLs) were the important quorum sensing molecules and regulated the expression of many characteristics in a cell-density-dependent manner in Gram-negative bacteria.The AHL biosensor detection revealed that three isolates produced AHLs molecules and strains FML05-1 and FML05-2 produced two types of AHLs at least and the main signal mole- cules were N-3-oxo-octanoyl-homoserine lactone(N-3-oxo-C_8-AHL).ALso the amount of AHL in FML05-2 reached to the maximum at 12h throughout growth.This was first study of quorum sensing signal molecule AHLs produced by the pseudomonas from food and layed the foun- dation for new strategies of food preservation based on interfering in quorum sensing of spoilage bacteria.
4.Introduction of traditional medicinal plants in Kyrgyzstan.
Guo-Qiang WANG ; Lu-Qi HUANG ; Dong-Mei XIE
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2014;39(3):391-396
Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country in the northeastern part of Central Asia which shares borders to the southeast with China. Due to their extreme environment and climate, there are a diverse range of species of plants. Many of the plants used in Kyrgyz folk medicine have not been studied using modern scientific techniques. This paper introduced the basic situation of medicinal herbs in Kyrgyzstan by comparing the differences traditional use between China and Kyrgyzstan, and looked for traditional medicinal plant research to provide basis for the development and cooperation of China and Kyrgyzstan.
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Humans
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Plants, Medicinal
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5.Radiation-Induced changes in expression of genes related to DNA damage response in lymphocytes of human peripheral blood
Haizhuo GUO ; Zhongzhi QI ; Ning WU ; Juancong DONG ; Shunzi JIN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2011;31(2):130-133
Objective To detect the expression of DNA damage response genes induced by radiation in human peripheral blood lymphocyte,and to explore the new biomarkers of radiation.Methods The human peripheral blood cells were irradiated to X-rays at different doses of 0,1,2,3,4,and 5 Gy.The quantitative real.time qPCR wag used to detect the expressions of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor l a gene(Cdknl a)and growth arrest and DNA damage inducible gene(Gadd45a)in lymphoeytes at 4 and 24 h post-irradiation,respectively.The method of CB mieronucleus was used to determine the change of micronucleus ratio.Results The expression of Cdknl a in peripheral blood lymphocytes wag increased significantly at 4 and 24 h post-irradiation to 0-5 Gy.reached the peak at 4 Gy and began to decrease at 5 Gy,which showed a dose-dependent manner(r=0.946,0.975,P<0.05).Similarly,the expression of Gadd45α in human peripheral blood lymphocytes was also increased significantly at 4 and 24 h post-irradiation to 0-5 Gy in a dose-dependent manner,while the expression of Gadd45a at 4 h wag higher than that at 24 h(r=0.936,0.797,P<0.05).The ratio of micronuclei wag increased significantly at 4 and 24 h post-irradiation to 0-5 Gy(r=0.990,0.984,P<0.05).Conciusions Cdknl a and Gadd45α expression could be increaged significandy at 4 and 24 h post-irradiation to 0-5 Gy,showing a good linear relationship.which might be candidate for radiation biological dosimeter.
6.The association between body fat mass and diabetes mellitus, hypertension and dyslipidemia in an elderly population in China
Xiaowei YANG ; Renwei DONG ; Qi GUO ; Jiazhong WANG ; Xiaoran WANG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2017;11(2):139-143
Objective To identify the threshold of percentage of body fat (BF%) associated with diabetes mellitus,hypertension and dyslipidemia in an elderly Chinese population.Methods An individual was considered as a subject if they exhibited any one of the three cardiovascular disease risk factors:diabetes mellitus,hypertension or dyslipidemia.A total of 1 140 subjects were recruited from the Physical Examination Center of Tianjin Hospital,China (male 511,female 629,aged ≥60 years).Questionnaire interview,physical examination,body composition measurement,blood biochemistry measurement,muscle strength measurement and other measurements were performed for each subject.Receiver operating curves (ROC) were created to determine the optimal percentage of body fat cutoff points,with the presence of diabetes mellitus,hypertension or dyslipidemia as outcome variable.Results The percentage of subjects with at least one of the following conditions (diabetes mellitus,hypertension or dyslipidemia) was 62.8% for men and 73.9% for women.Increased percentage of body fat was associated with an increased occurrence of diabetes mellitus,hypertension or dyslipidemia in the elderly,particularly among women.The ROC curve shows that the threshold of fat percentage in men and women was 28.2% and 36.6%,respectively.Conclusion The risks of diabetes,hypertension and dyslipidemia is closely related to elevated body fat mass in the elderly.The percentage of body fat mass is an important indicator of obesity,threshold of BF % can provide reference for clinical obesity intervention in elderly patients.It also can provide reference for the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease.
7.Application and development of kinematical alighment during total knee arthroplasty.
Zhang GUO-DONG ; Chen YANG ; Guang YANG ; Xin QI
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015;28(12):1162-1165
Kinematical alignment during total knee arthroplasty is an emerging process, and draws more and more attentions from scholars. Knee joint is close to normal joint after TKA through kinematical alighment, which has good clinical results and functional scores, and not increase failure probility. Thus, it may increase joint stress of patella-femur joint, lead to patellar maltracking and increase abrasion. The paper summarized defination and basical principle, operative method, clinical outcomes and deficiency of kinematical alignment during total knee arthroplasty, in order to choose a better way for kinematical alignment during total knee arthroplasty.
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8.Adhesion and Proliferation of Bone Mesenchymal Stem Cells with PLGA-[ASP-PEG] Polymer Scaffolds
Zhi-Xia DUAN ; Qi-Xin ZHENG ; Xiao-Dong GUO ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(12):-
Objectives: To investigate the effects of adhesion and proliferation of bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) in the surface of lactic acid/glycolic acid/asparagic acid-co-polyethylene glycol PLGA-[ASP-PEG] tri-block polymer scaffolds, try to find a new biomaterial to induce seed cells in vitro for bone tissue engineering. Methods: Modified PLGA with polyethylene glycol (PEG) and asparagic acid (ASP) that has many ligands, and synthesis PLGA-[ASP-PEG] polymer material. BMSCs were cultured in PLGA-[ASP-PEG] polymer material and PLGA used as control group. Through precipitation method, MTT assay and total cellular protein detection to test the adhersion and proliferation of BMSCs. Scanning electron microscope is used to observe cells appearance. Results: BMSCs on the surface of PLGA-[ASP-PEG] polymer scaffolds are adherention to the culture flask, the number of cells is much higher than PLGA’s. The precipitation method suggest that adhesion and proliferation of BMSCs on the surface of PLGA-[ASP-PEG] is much higher than the control group(P
9.Study of the effect of physical therapy on patients with above knee amputation
Dong-mei CHANG ; Shu-rong JI ; Hui GUO ; Qi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2002;8(3):172-172
ObjectiveTo study the rehabilitation effect of physical therapy on patients with above knee amputation. Methods50 patients with above knee amputation were evaluated with FIM scale before and after physical therapy. ResultsThere was a significant difference before and after physical therapy(P<0.05). Conclusions Physical therapy is effective on patients with above knee amputation.
10.Relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism and diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetic patients
Qi QI ; Qiumei ZHANG ; Chunjun LI ; Rongna DONG ; Jinjin LI ; Juanjuan GUO ; Jianying SHI ; Demin YU ; Jingyun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2017;33(3):235-239
Objective To investigate the relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods A total of 792 patients of T2DM were enrolled in the study.There were 448 males and 344 females,with an average age of (54.13 ± 13.06)years.The average duration of diabetes was (8.03 4±6.70) years.The patients were grouped according to the degree of DR and thyroid function.Among them,483 patients (61.0%) were no DR,240 patients (30.3%) were mild DR,69 patients (8.7%) were severe DR.725 patients (91.5%) were normal thyroid function,67 patients (8.5%) were SCH.The prevalence of SCH among no DR group,mild DR group and severe DR group was compared.And the prevalence of DR between normal thyroid function group and SCH group was compared.Logistic regression analysis was used to estimate the association between SCH and DR.Results No significant differences among the three groups (no DR group,mild DR group,severe DR group) were found in the prevalence of SCH (x2=1.823,P=0.402).There were no significant differences in the incidences of DR between normal thyroid function group and SCH group (x2=1.618,P=0.239).Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that SCH was not significant associated with DR [mild DR:odds ratio (OR)=1.361,95% confidence interval (CI)=0.773-2.399,P=0.286;severe DR:OR=1.326,95%CI=0.520-3.384,P=0.555;DR:OR=1.353,95% CI=0.798-2.294,P=0.261).Conclusion SCH is not significant associated with DR in patients with T2DM.