1.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.
2.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.
3.Effect of exterior point application combined with herbal concentrate-granules on 60 cases of asthma
Qi WANG ; Ming YAO ; Xuefeng YU ; Zhenwu GUO ; Yan MENG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;(3):211-213
Objective To observe the effect of combined therapy of external point application and herbal concentrate-granules on patients with asthma (hot wheezing in TCM).Methods 60 patients suffering from onset period of bronchial asthma were randomized to a control group and a treatment group.The control group was given budesonide inhaler and theophylline sustained release tablets.The treatment group was given combined therapy of external point application and herbal concentrate-granules.The course of treatment was 10 days.To observe the value ofFEV1%,ACT scores and TCM syndrome scores etc.Results After treatment,the value of FEV 1% [treatment group:(82.83 ± 11.35) %,control group:(83.85 ± 16.72) %] and ACT [treatment group:(19.86±2.32),control group:(19.66±2.54)] in both groups were markedly increased with statistical significance (P<0.01); and the difference between the two groups were also significant; TCM syndrome scoring [treatment group:(4.27±3.65),control group:(5.05±4.14)] was notably decreased in both groups compared with the values before the treatment with statistical significance (P<0.01); but the difference between the two groups was not significant (P>0.05).Conclusion The combined therapy of external point application and herbal concentrate-granules can treat bronchial asthma in the acute clinical course and improve lung function.
4.Isolation and Characterization of a New High Efficient H2-producing Bacterium Enterococcus sp. LG1
Yu-Liang LI ; Xiao-Ming LI ; Liang GUO ; Yi ZHOU ; Guang-Ming ZENG ; Qi YANG ; De-Xiang LIAO ;
Microbiology 2008;0(09):-
12 strains of H2-producing bacteria were isolated and purified from anaerobic sludge, aerobic sludge and river bottom sludge by Hungate method. A new species of high efficient hydrogen production bacterium Enterococcus sp. LG1 (registration number: EU258743 ) was studied deeply. It was showed that the Enterococcus sp. LG1 was an anaerobic and Gram-negative bacterium. Sequence analysis of this type of clones showed that it was affiliated with the genus Enterococcus and it was not reported yet in other paper at present. Meanwhile, batch tests of anaerobic fermentative hydrogen production by Enterococcus sp. LG1 were investigated by using sterilization pretreated sludge as substrate. The changes of soluble COD, protein, carbohydrate and pH value during hydrogen fermentation were monitored. It was found that only hydrogen and carbon dioxide were produced by this strain and no methane was detected during fermentation. The maximal hydrogen yield was 36.48 mL/g TCOD and the hydrogen concentration in the gas phase was 73.5%. The Enterococcus sp. LG1 was a butyrate fermentation bacteria analyzed by metabolites.
5.Relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and indicators of glucose metabolism in inpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Tongzhang XIAN ; Qi PAN ; Lina ZHANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Ming LI ; Miao LI ; Lixin GUO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2016;24(3):144-148
Objective To investigate the correlation between 25-hydroxyvitamin D [ 25 ( OH ) D ] and indicators of glucose metabolism in inpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus .Method We retrospectively ana-lyzed the clinical records of 214 inpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus , including age , body mass index (BMI), systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and laboratory test results such as serum parathyroid hormone (PTH), 25(OH)D, creatinine, calcium, phosphorus, glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), fast-ing blood glucose , and fasting insulin .Results The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was high in these pa-tients, with 47.2%of them having a serum 25(OH)D concentration lower than 10 ng/ml.Using 25(OH)D level less than 10 ng/ml as the cut-off point, the patients were divided into vitamin D severe deficiency (Vit-SD) group and vitamin D non-severe deficiency (Vit-NSD) group.Compared with the Vit-NSD group, the Vit-SD group had younger age [ (55.27 ±13.71) years vs.(60.76 ±12.32) years, P=0.001] and higher HbA1c level [ (9.00 ±2.01)% vs.(8.45 ±1.86)%, P=0.025].BMI [ (25.09 ±4.01) kg/m2 vs.(25.39 ± 3.53) kg/m2, P=0.523], fasting blood glucose [ (8.91 ±3.31) mmol/L vs.(8.16 ±3.02) mmol/L, P=0.063], fasting serum insulin [ (21.32 ±32.50) mIU/L vs.(21.92 ±26.95) mIU/L, P=0.873] and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance index (97.60 ±8.92 vs.7.53 ±9.39, P=0.954) in these two groups were with no statistically significant difference .The association analyses showed that HbA 1c was sig-nificantly negatively correlated with 25 ( OH ) D ( r =-0.190 , P=0.003 ) and not correlated with serum PTH, calcium, or phosphorus , after adjusting for age and creatinine .Multiple linear regression revealed that HbA1c had a significantly negative correlation with age (β=-0.220, P=0.000) and 25 (OH) D (β=-0.184 , P=0.000 ) .Conclusions There is high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in inpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, which is even higher in relatively young patients .Serum 25 (OH) D may be negatively correlated with HbA1c in these patients independently from age , BMI, fasting serum insulin, and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance index .
6.Low molecular weight heparins versus rivaroxaban for prevention of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis following surgery of bone metastases
Dianwen QI ; Guochuan ZHANG ; Wenhai HU ; Tongyu HU ; Changzhi GUO ; Ming ZHAO ; Zhiwei ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(31):5080-5084
BACKGROUND:The risk of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis was high in patients with bone metastases. Major surgery is a major risk factor for thrombosis. There was no standard prophylactic regimen available.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the efficacy and safety of low molecular weight heparins versus rivaroxaban in the postoperative prevention of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis in patients with bone metastases.
METHODS:From January 2010 to December 2013, a total of 73 patients with bone metastasis in spine, pelvis and lower extremities, who underwent open surgery in the Department of Musculoskeletal Tumor, Third Hospital, Hebei Medical University, China, were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into low molecular weight heparins group (n=41) and rivaroxaban group (n=32) according to the prophylactic drugs after surgery.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Nine cases (22%) in the low molecular weight heparins group were found lower extremity deep venous thrombosis, and six cases (19%) in the rivaroxaban group suffered from lower extremity deep venous thrombosis, showing no significant differences (χ2=0.11, P=0.74). The incidences of bleeding events in both groups were respectively 7.32%and 6.25%, showing no significant differences (correctionχ2=0.083, P>0.05). There were no significant differences regarding the levels of platelet, activated partial thromboplastin time and prothrombin time between both groups preoperatively or postoperatively (P>0.05). Therefore, the efficacy and safety of low molecular weight heparins and rivaroxaban in the postoperative prevention of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis were similar. Both could effectively reduce the incidence of deep venous thrombosis, with a relative low risk of bleeding.
7.Implementation of WLAN in Hospitals Based on 802.11 ac Standard
Lei WANG ; Xusheng GUO ; Yingjing WANG ; Ming QI ; Jianghong LI ; Yajun ZHANG
Journal of Medical Informatics 2015;(9):35-38
〔Abstract〕 In the paper , a case study of Tongji Hospital of Tongji University is conducted and the construction method and the imple -mentation plan for the wireless network based on 802.11 ac standard are introduced .The implementation effect of WLAN based on 802.11 ac standard is summarized and analyzed .By comparing the old and the new standard , the construction plan and the future development of WLAN in hospitals are discussed .
9.Analysis and evaluation of nutritive elements in aerial part of Panax notoginseng.
Yuan QU ; Ying LIU ; Lu-Qi HUANG ; Lan-Ping GUO ; Xiu-Ming CUI
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2014;39(4):601-605
OBJECTIVETo make full use of the plant resources of Panax notoginseng, nutritional compositions and mineral elements were analyzed in aerial part of P. notoginseng from different areas in Yunnan.
METHODUsing the national standard method, water, ash, crude fat, crude fiber, crude protein and mineral elements were determined in aerial part of P. notoginseng from different growing areas.
RESULTResults showed that there were higher contents of crude fiber and crude protein, and lower content of crude fat in the stems and flowers of P. notoginseng. Meanwhile, a large number of mineral elements were determined in two locations of P. notoginseng, and the contents of Zn, Fe, Mn, Ca and Mg were obvious higher among these mineral elements.
CONCLUSIONThis study showed that the stems and flowers of P. notoginseng were nutritious and suggested that the aerial part may be utilized as new resources foods.
Flowers ; chemistry ; Nutritive Value ; Panax notoginseng ; chemistry ; Plant Extracts ; analysis ; Plant Leaves ; chemistry ; Plant Stems ; chemistry ; Trace Elements ; analysis
10.Chinese Sanqi industry status and development countermeasures.
Xiu-Ming CUI ; Lu-Qi HUANG ; Lan-Ping GUO ; Da-Hui LIU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2014;39(4):553-557
Sanqi (Panax notoginseng) is a valuable unique herb, and is also one of the very fast developed varieties of traditional Chinese medicines in recent years with increasing role in traditional Chinese medicine industry. This paper summarized the main experience, industry development and present situation, pointed out the main problems existing in the industry development. On this basis, we put forward the targets and measures for the development of the Sanqi industry in to provide decision-making reference for the sustainable development of the Sanqi industry in China.
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