1.Vitamin D nutrition status of 3 724 children of 0-6 years for routine physical examination in outpatient clinic in Huzhou
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2014;22(6):354-359
Objective To investigate vitamin D nutrition of children aging 0-6 years who received routine physical checkup in outpatient clinic,and to provide evidence for supplementation of vitamin D.Methods A total of 3 724 children were enrolled in children healthcare outpatient clinic in the Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Huzhou from January 2013 to March 2014.Serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25-(OH) D] levels of the children were measured using electrochemiluminescence to compare serum 25-(OH) D levels and vitamin D deficiency in children of different ages and in seasons.Results The mean 25-(OH) D level in these children was (37.80 ± 11.67) ng/ml,and the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was 7.33%,neither showing significant difference between boys and girls (t =-1.57,P =0.117 ; x2 = 0.37,P =0.543).The serum 25-(OH) D level in >3-and-≤6 years group was remarkably lower than the levels in ≤1 year,> 1-and-≤2 years and >2-and-≤3 years groups [(27.36 ±8.90) ng/ml vs.(38.64 ± 12.10) ng/ml,t =18.60,P=0.000;vs.(41.63±10.31) ng/ml,t=26.07,P=0.000;vs.(36.85±10.01) ng/ml,t=16.42,P =0.000],and the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency significanl higher than those in the other 3 age groups (104/466 vs.122/1 487,x2 =69.06,P =0.000; vs.18/1 106,x2 =196.06,P =0.000; vs.29/665,x2 =85.14,P =0.000).The serum 25-(OH) D level in children in winter was significantly lower than in spring,summer,and autumn [(35.16 ± 11.30) ng/ml vs.(40.03 ± 12.57) ng/ml,t =9.15,P =0.000;vs.(36.86±10.60) ng/ml,t=3.34,P=0.001; vs.(39.99±11.36) ng/ml,t=9.65,P=0.000],and the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency significantly higher than in the other 3 seasons (127/1 189 vs.56/ 849,x2 =10.11,P =0.001; vs.54/787,x2 =28.30,P=0.004; vs.36/899,x2 =31.71,P=0.000).Conclusions Vitamin D nutrition status of infants at 0-6 years in our child healthcare outpatient clinic is generally good,except for lower vitamin D level and higher prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in winter and >3-and-≤6 years age group.Therefore,vitamin D supplementation in winter and in children above 3 years old is especially important.Recommendations include more outdoor activities and public education for scientific prevention of vitamin D deficiency.
2.Thyroid function screening within 20 weeks gestation
Guoping SHEN ; Guosong SHEN ; Dan BI
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2017;11(1):55-59
Objective To investigate the prevalence of thyroid diseases in women within 20-week gestation,and to discuss necessity of thyroid diseases screening in women within 20-week gestation.Methods 4986 singleton pregnant women performing prenatal examination in the Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Huzhou were recruited into this study.TSH,FT4,and TPOAb levels were detected with ABBOTT ARCHITECT i4000SR.Results ① The median value of TSH rised,the median value of FT4 went down with increase of the gestational weeks.There was significant difference of median value of TSH and FT4 between early and second trimester of pregnancy(P<0.01).② Rate of abnormal thyroid function was 12.88%,which was higher in the sec ond trimester of pregnancy than that in early pregnancy,and the difference had statistical significance (P<0.05).③ Positive rate of TPOAb in pregnant women was 11.41%.TPOAb levels were positively correlated with TSH,and no correlation with FT.TSH levels were negatively correlated with FT4.Prevalance of clinical hypothyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism in TPOAb positive group was significantly higher than that in TPOAb negative group,and the difference had significant difference (P<0.05).Conclusions Prevalence of thyroid diseases during pregnancy is high.TPOAb is a risk factor and important predictor for hypothyroidism during pregnancy.It is very necessary to perform thyroid diseases screening for pregnant women as early as possible to ensure safety of pregnant women and their babies.
3.Automatic Control of Air Quality in BSL-3 Laboratory
Jingxin XIE ; Weimin SHEN ; Guoping YANG
Journal of Environment and Health 1992;0(02):-
Objective To keep the homeostasis of pressure grad, temperature and humidity among every area, and to ensure the protective effect of engineering barrier in biology safety. Methods DDC was used in the control system based on the transducer and special data collection equipment, and the figure monitoring system was established. The computer was used to save and process the data of real time and then the related output devices were regulated according to the situation. The alarm will be sounded if any data is out of the limit. Results The system could collect real-time simulation quantity signal of pressure, temperature, humidity, resistance, device work condition and so on in every area in laboratory, such as air-condition, air filter, fan and electric-performer's start-stop(operate) state. The alarm information was showed by CRT coloured dynamic emulational figure. Monitoring center could rework the local control parameters through the DDC controller, the system could adjust the device output automatically. Monitoring center could make alert automatically and the tache and causation were displayed then the operator could deal with the alert message according to the user grade. Conclusion The automatic control system introduced in this article can observe the indoor environment state and control the running parameters of the device availably and immediately. It can meet the requirement of laboratory biological safety.
4.Biomechanical comparison and analysis of three methods of treatment to middle-part radius and ulna fracture
Xiaofeng ZHANG ; Yi LUO ; Guoping SHEN
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(06):-
[Objective]To discuss the difference of mechanical stability in using different fixation methods in treating radius and ulna fracture,in order to provide a theoretical basis for clinical applications.[Method]In the experiment,15 pieces of fresh radius and ulna were used to produce middle-part transverse fracture models(A3.2)which were fixed by three different methods(double plate fixation group,double-intramedullary nail fixation group,ulnar intramedullary nailing + radial plate group).Through biomechanical tests,axial stiffness,bending stiffness,torsional stiffness and the equivalent stiffness were compared.[Result]There were no difference between double-plate group and ulnar intramedullary nailing + radial plate group,the stability in these two groups were higher than that in double-intramedullary nail fixation group.[Conclusion]Ulnar intramedullary nailing + radial plate has a good biomechanical property,it can provide firm fixation and with less trauma.So it is a good fixation.
5.The atypical roentgenographic signs of Hirschsprung′s disease in neonates
Quanli SHEN ; Guoping LI ; Mier PA
Chinese Journal of Radiology 1999;0(10):-
0.05). 6 cases of Hirschsprung′s disease showed microcolon with the appearances of shortage of colon frame, barium reflux into distal ileum and barium retention. Conclusion Local notch of the distal rectum, spiral or irregular bizarre saw-toothed contractions of the rectum and distal sigmoid colon, and delayed evacuation of barium are 3 valuable radiographic signs. Colitis itself isn′t a valuable diagnostic radiographic sign of Hirschsprung′s disease. It only shows inflammation of colon. And microcolon with the appearances of shortage of colon frame, barium reflux into distal ileum, and barium retention may suggest the diagnosis of total aganglionic colon.
6.The relationships of pulmonary arterial pressure with serum S100B protein, cytokines and procalcitonin in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Guoping WANG ; Lining SHEN ; Wanping WANG ; Shuli BAI ; Na CUI
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2015;(1):51-54
Objective To investigate the relationships of pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) with serum protein S100B, cytokines and plasma procalcitonin (PCT) in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). Methods A prospective controlled study was conducted, 160 subjects admitted in the Critical Care Medicine and Respiratory Disease Departments in the Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University/Changzhi Municipal People's Hospital from January 2012 to August 2013 were enrolled in the study, including 80 patients with AECOPD (AECOPD group) and 80 COPD under stable condition (SCOPD group). Meanwhile 100 healthy people having passed physical examinations were chosen as healthy control group. The levels of blood routine and plasma PCT were examined, PAP was evaluated by modified Simpson, sequation with echocardiography, serum S100B was measured by radioimmunoassay, and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure interleukins (IL-18, IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α). The linear correlation analysis was carried out for the various indicators. Results The gender and age in different groups were matched. Compared with the healthy control group, the levels of white blood cell count (WBC), ratio of neutrophil granulocyte (PMN), PAP, PCT and S100B, IL-18, IL-1β, and TNF-αwere significantly higher in SCOPD and AECOPD groups [WBC (×109/L):0.84±0.22, 1.94±0.64 vs. 0.73±0.12, PMN: 0.70±0.09, 0.85±0.08 vs. 0.54±0.05, PAP (mmHg, 1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa): 39±5, 47±8 vs. 24±5, PCT (μg/L): 0.41±0.08, 6.35±2.14 vs. 0.11±0.01, S100B (μg/L): 0.081±0.017, 0.101±0.028 vs. 0.041±0.011, IL-18 (ng/L): 162±19, 181±27 vs. 112±19, IL-1β(ng/L): 55±12, 75±14 vs. 34±10, TNF-α(ng/L):67±17, 89±18 vs. 35±17, all P<0.05], and the increase in level of indexes was more significant in AECOPD group than that in the SCOPD group (all P < 0.01). Serum S100B was significantly positively correlated with PCT, IL-18, PMN and PAP (r value was 0.36, 0.41, 0.39, 0.35, all P<0.05), and plasma PCT was also significantly positively correlated with PMN and PAP (r value was 0.41, 0.37, both P<0.05). Conclusion The level of serum S100B might have positive obvious correlation to the changes of plasma PCT, cytokines and PAP.
7.Characterization of The Essential Gene Components for Conjugal Transfer of Streptomyces lividans Linear Plasmid SLP2
Mingxuan XU ; Yingmin ZHU ; Meijuan SHEN ; Weihong JIANG ; Guoping ZHAO ; Zhongjun QIN
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2006;33(10):986-993
Commonly, the interbacterial transfer of circular plasmids is initiated by nicking at an internal sequence, oriT, followed by transferring one strand as single-stranded DNA through a type Ⅳ secretion channel on cell membrane. In contrast, Streptomyces conjugative linear plasmids, containing a free 3'-end but a protein-capped 5'-end, can potentially undergo cell-to-cell transfer by transfer of non-nicked DNA. It was reported that circular derivatives of the Streptomyces lividans linear plasmid SLP2, as well as the parental linear plasmid itself can transfer efficiently. And the genetic requirements for such transfer was described. Efficient transfer of plasmid requires six co-transcribed SLP2 genes, encoding a Tra-like DNA translocase, cell wall hydrolase, two cell membrane proteins that interact with an ATP binding protein, and a protein of unknown function. Reduced transfer efficiency of plasmid from SalⅠ R-/M-to Sal Ⅰ R/M hosts argues that transfer of both the circular and linear forms of the plasmid involves double-stranded DNA. These results suggest that conjugal transfer occurs by a similar mechanism for SLP2-derived linear and circular plasmids, and cellular membrane/wall functions in the transfer process.
8.Effect of Cilazapril on cytokines and cardiac function in patients with congestive heart failure
Lijuan SHEN ; Guoping HE ; Chuanping QI ; Jianqiang XIAO ; Bo XU ; Jun GU ; Guoying YANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2008;7(9):636-638
Thirty seven patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) were divided into cilazapril group (n=19) and general treatment group (n=18). Serum levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) ,interleukin-8 (IL-8) , interleukin-10(IL-10) and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) , left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ,left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), cardiac output (CO) and fractional shortening (FS) were measured before and after treatment. Serum levels of cytokines were also measured in 40 healthy individuals (control group). Results: The serum levels of IL-6, IL-8, IL-10 and TNF-α in CHF patients were significantly higher than those in the control group ( all P<0.01 ) ; After treatment, the serum IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α were significantly decreased (P<0.01 ,P<0.05 ) in the cilazapril group. The LVEF, FS, CO were significantly increased in the Cilazapril group ( P<0.01 ) ; And the serum levels of IL-6 were significantly decreased in the cilazapril group as compared with the general treatment group ( P<0.05 ), however, after treatment, the EF, LVEF, FS and CO had no statistical differences in the cilazapril group as compared with the general treatment group. In the control group only LVEF and FS improved(P<0.01) ; Cytokine levels showed no changes. It suggests that cilazapril can reduce the serum levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, increased the serum levels of anti-inflammatory cytokine, protect and improved cardiac function in the patients with congestive heart failure.
9.The value of mean platelet volume in predicting left circumflex artery as culprit vessel in patients with myocardial infarction
Shaohui NIU ; Lihua ZHANG ; Liguo JIAN ; Guibin SHEN ; Guoping GU ; Xubang HU ; Jie CHEN
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2013;22(7):716-720
Objective To evaluate the value of mean platelet volume (MPV) in identifying the location of infarct at left circumflex artery (LCX) in patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).Methods In this retrospective study,184 consecutive patients with NSTEMI were eligible to be enrolled from January 1,2009 to June 30,2011 and laboratory examinations including platelet count,B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP),troponins test (TnI),C-reactive protein and serum creatinine (SCr) were done.The demographics and detailed history of patients were documented.In addition,left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) test and coronary angiography to determine the culprit vessel implicating in infarction were carried out in all enrolled patients.The patients were categorized into LCX group and N-LCX group according to culprit vessel.Results Of 184 patients,68 patients were in LCX group and 116 patients had left anterior descending artery (LAD) lesion or right coronary artery (RCA) lesion.High percent of LCX infarction were found in patients with high MPV level and low BNP level,and in smokers.And lower proportion of those patients had previous percutaneous coronary artery intervention.The results showed that MPV was larger in patients with LCX infarction than that in patients with LAD or RCA.Receiver operating characteristic curve showed the area under curve was 0.75 (95% CI:0.675-0.826).An optimized cut off point at 9.15 fL of MPV showed 83.8% sensitivity and 63.8% specificity for prediction of LCX infarction.Multivariate analysis also showed that MPV was the only independent predictor of a LCX infarction in patients with NSTEMI [OR=1.32,(95% CI:1.031-1.688),P<0.05].Conclusions MPV was the only independent factor associated with LCX infarction in patients with NSTEMI.
10.Study on immunomodulation and antitumor activity of paeonol in HepA tumor mice
Guoping SUN ; Yuxian SHEN ; Lingling ZHANG ; Aiwu ZHOU ; Wei WEI ; Shuyun XU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1987;0(02):-
AIM To study immunomodulation and antitumor activity of paeonol. METHODS Paeonol was administered singlely to HepA bearing mice. 14 d later, the inhibition of tumor weight were observed. IL-2 and TNF-? content in serum, IL-2 secretion by splencytes, TNF-? production by PM? were measured by RIA. RESULTS Paeonol possess markedly inhibitory activity on the growth of HepA tumor in mice, and IL-2 and TNF-? were induced signficantly. CONCLUSION Paeonol has the effects of antitumor. This effect may be derived from inducing IL-2 and TNF-? production.