1.Study on the surface sterilization and modification of medical poly (tetrafluoroethylene) by remote argon plasma
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 1982;0(01):-
Objective To investigate the surface sterilization and modification of medical poly(tetrafluoroethylene)(PTFE) by remote argon plasma.Methods Carrier quantitative bactericidal test was used to examine the germicidal effect(GE) of the E.coli on the surface of medical PTFE film and surface structure,performances of sterilized PTFE were characterized by the water contact angle,mass loss and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS).Results Both remote and conventional argon plasmas could sterilize effectively(GE≥3.769) in the conditions of plasma RF power 100 W,exposure time 120 s and argon flux 20 cm3/min.Remote argon plasma sterilization made the PTFE surface have higher hydrophilicity(?=58.5?) than the conventional argon plasma sterilization(?=70.5?) and did not cause remarkable degradation and damages in terms of the mass loss(mass loss was 11.8%).Remote argon plasma sterilization could enhance interaction reactions with argon radicals relative to those with electron and argon ions,thereby contributing more effectively to defluorination(F/C=2.24) from the PTFE than the conventional argon plasma sterilization(F/C=2.49) and more effectively to the formation of oxygen functionalities on the PTFE surface.Conclusion Remote argon plasma can inactivate E.coli effectively and at the same time bring better surface modification of PTFE.
2.A study of coping styles and family environment in patients with depression
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2008;17(4):327-328
Objective To explore the coping styles and family environment in patients with depression.Methods 90 patients with depression were evaluated with CSQ and FES-CV.Results There were significant differences in the family environment between depression group and normal control group(P<0.01).The factor scores of seeking-help and solving question in depression group positively correlated with the factor scores of family intimacy and success(r=0.29,0.32,0.27,0.31,P<0.05).The factor score of self-accusation in depression group negatively correlated with the factor score of affection expression(r=-0.27,P<0.05).Conclusion The coping styles are associated to family environment in patients with depression.
3.Observe the clinical curative effect of Tanreqing injection of antibiotics in the treatment of pulmonary infection in the elderly
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(2):123-125
Objective To observe the clinical curative effect of Tanreqing injection of antibiotics in the treatment of pulmonary infection in the elderly.Methods 120 cases of elderly patients with pulmonary infection from June 2015 to June 2016 in our hospital were selected, randomly divided into observation group and control group,60 cases in each group, the observation group treated with Tanreqing injection and oxygen, anti-inflammatory, expectorant therapy,the control group treated only with oxygen, anti-inflammatory, expectorant therapy, the clinical symptoms and therapeutic effects were compared between the two groups.Results After seven days of treatment, PaO2 , SaO2 and pH of the observation group were higher than those of the control group (P<0.05), the levels of PaCO2, CRP, IL-6, IL-13, LTB4 and WBC were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05); After 14 days of treatment, CRP, IL-6, IL-13 and LTB4 in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05); The total effective rate was 75.00%in the observation group and 58.33%in the control group after 14 days of treatment.There was significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05).Conclusion Tanreqing injection combined with western medicine antibiotic treatment of elderly patients with pulmonary infection was significant,can significantly improve the clinical symptoms of patients and improve clinical efficacy .
4.The advantages of pyriproxyfen, a juvenile hormone mimic, for mosquito control
China Tropical Medicine 2024;24(6):627-
Abstract: Mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses remain one of the major public threats which is intensified by the emergence and resurgence of new and existing vector species. Mosquito control is often the only sustainable measure to combat mosquito-borne diseases due to lack or limitation in vaccinations and/or effective medications. Among mosquito control interventions, larviciding to target aquatic habitats is more cost-effective and feasible as opposite to adulticiding which focuses on air-borne adult stages. The available mosquito larvicides are at a historical low owing to numerous reasons. Currently, available larvicides are based on microbial agents, insect growth regulators (IGRs), and a few others of botanical origins. In the IGR arena, juvenile hormone mimics have drawn a lot of attention in research, development, and application. Pyriproxyfen (PPF) was first developed in the early 1970s by Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (SCC). Its great potential and safety profile to control a wide variety of arthropod pests have been recognized ever since. The current review provides general information and highlights the following advantages of PPF: unique mode of action to mimic the action of natural juvenile hormone (JH) in mosquitoes, broad target spectrum against many mosquito species, the highest bioactivity against mosquitoes as compared with all other known or potential mosquito larvicides, low risk in resistance development and lack of cross-resistance with other larvicides studied, and high activity against species in Stegomyia group. Recently, more potential uses of PPF against adult mosquitoes in bait, barrier treatment, and bed net treatment have been on the horizon. Environmental concerns about PPF residues and their metabolites are also discussed. In general, PPF is one of the critical tools in combating mosquito species of public health importance for now and the foreseeable future.
5.The polymorphism of mtDNA HVI and the application of multiplex amplification of two mitochondrial DNA region to the species and individual identification
Hong LIU ; Hongxia LI ; Chao LIU
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine 2000;0(S1):-
Objective To discriminate the species and individual identification with mitochondrial DNA (mtD-NA) sequencing in forensic medicine practice. Methods The multiplex PCR of mtDNA loop - D high - variation region and cytochrome- b region were investigated. The PCR products were detected with silver- stain method,followed by analysis of the PCR products with fluorescence sequence technique. Results The presence of two bands (358bp,279bp ) indicated the samples were from human, while only one band of 358bp indicated nonhuman origin. The part of mitochondrial DNA loop - D high - variation region (15997 ~ 16236) from 131 unrelated individuals of Guangdong population were sequenced. In all of these samples there were 69 nucleotide variations and 67 haplo-types.There was 2.679 mutation sites on average per person. The polymorphism was 97.92% . Conclusion The methods described here are reliable and very useful in species and personal identification of degraded samples.
6.The effects of recombinant human resistin on differentiation of orbital preadipocytes of TAO patients in vitro
Hongxia, LIU ; Lin, LUO ; Zhongyao WU
Chinese Ophthalmic Research 2010;28(2):167-170
Background The enhance of differentiation of orbital preadipocyte is a main factor for pathogenesis of thyroid associated ophthalmopathy(TAO).Experiment has proved that orbital preadipocyte can differentiate into mature adipocyte expressing resistin,and resistin is a adipocyte factor with biological activity.Objective The present study is to investigate the effects of recombinant human resistin on differentiation of orbital preadipocytes derived from TAO patients orbital tissues.Methods Orbital adipose tissue was obtained from 10 eyes with TAO during the orbital decompression surgery.Orbital adipose tissue of the normal group was obtained from 5 removed eyes during the surgery due to different reasons.Preadipocytes were isolated and cultured using expand culture method.The 2-5 generations of preadipocytes were identified by oil red O staining under the light microscope.0,10,25,50,100ng/mL of recombinant human resistin were added into medium in the first day after differentiation of cells.The expression of PPARγ mRNA in differentiated adipocytes were detected by reverse trancripaton PCR(RT PCR).Results The differentiation of preadipocyte presented the similar procedure and outcome between the TAO group and normal group.Differentiated adipocyte was stained into the jacinth by oil red O.The expression of PPARγ mRNA in differentiated cells was gradually declined with the increase of concentration of recombinant human resistin (F=241.341,P<0.01).A dose dependent inhibitory effect was detected in the expression of PPARγ mRNA.The weakest expression of PPARγ mRNA in differentiated cells was 100ng/mL resistin group.Conclusion The recombinant human resistin has an inhibitory effect on the differentiation of orbital preadipocytes by reducing the expression of adipose related genes.Resistin is probably a new research approach to treatment of TAO.
7.The value of contrast enhanced CT with multi -direction adjusting MPR in T stage of advanced gastric canc-er
Shuzheng YANG ; Guochao SUN ; Hongxia LIU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;(11):1665-1667
Objective To explore the evaluation of contrast enhanced CT with multi -direction adjusting multi -planar reformation(MPR)on the stomach wall invasion of advanced gastric cancer.Methods 105 cases of advanced gastric cancer proved by pathology after surgery were checked by contrast enhanced CT before surgery.All the images were reconstructed by multi -direction adjusting MPR to show perfectly the lesions of gastric cancer,T stage diagnosed by CT were compared with the T stage diagnosed by pathology.Results T1,T2,T3,T4 stage diag-nosed by pathology were 9 cases,23 cases,46 cases and 27 cases respectively,the accuracy of multi -direction adjus-ting MPR in diagnosing T1,T2,T3,T4 stage were 98.1%,93.3%,86.7%,91.4% respectively.Conclusion Con-trast enhanced CT with multi -direction adjusting MPR can improve the accuracy in diagnosing the T stage of ad-vanced gastric cancer,which can be used to evaluate the staging of advanced gastric cancer.
8.Levels of vascular endothelial growth factor in severe sepsis patients and its relation to prognosis
Yi LIU ; Shiduo SONG ; Hongxia WANG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2009;18(2):132-135
Objective To investigate the relationship between the serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) and severity and prognosis by evaluating its changes in severe sepsis patients. Method Us-ing control study design, a total of 29 severe sepsis patients who admired in ICU department of Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University from July 2006 to November 2007 were enrolled. The patients were divided into survival group (n=16) and death group (n=13) according to the clinical outcomes at 28 days after onset.A total of 31 healthy persons were enrolled into the control group. Clinical and laboratory data including blood routine test,blood-gas analysis,blood chemistry,C-reactive protein,lactic acid were collected on the first,third and 7th day after on-set,respectively. APACHE Ⅱ score were calculated. VEGF levels were determined using ELISA method. Quantita-tive data were analyzed by Ftest. Results The VEGFlevels ofthe control groupwere (78.77±8.15) pg/mL, the VEGF levels of the survival group on the first,third and 7th day were (210.47±59.40) pg/mL, (161.79 ±32.58) pg/mL and (85.33±12.13) pg/mL, respectively. The peak value of VEGF levels appeared on the first day, Then,it decreased with the progression of the disease. The VEGF levels did not differ significantly between the control group and survival group on the 7th day (P>0.05). The VEGF levels in the death group on the first, third and 7th day were (324.12±44.35) pg/mL,(185.40±30.92) pg/mLand (273.32±55.23) pg/mL, respectively. The peak value of VEGF levels in the death group also appeared on the first day, but it did not de-crease significandy on the 7 th day as compared that on theist day. The value of VEGF levels on the 7 th day were significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.01 ). The levels of VEGF were positive correlated with APACHEⅡ score(rs = 0.510,P<0.01), both VEGF levels and APACHEⅡ score were risk factors for the clinical outcomes of these patients. Conclusions The serum levels of VEGF are elevated at early stage in severe sepsis patients. The VEGF levels, which might be a potential prognositic factor for sepsis patients are significantly correlated with APACHE Ⅱ score.
9.Detection of MRSE and resistance in staphylococcus epidermidis isolates
Min LIU ; Zizhong XIONG ; Hongxia CAO
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2008;15(5):708-709
objective To detect MRSE and resistance in staphylococcus epidermidis isolates. Methods MRSE isolates were detected by cefoxitin disk test and susceptibilities were tested by agar dilution method. Results 79.7% of 128 isolates were MRSE strains with resistance to most antimicrobial agents, but those isolates were still susceptible to vancomycin and teicoplanin. Resistant rate in MRSE was higher than that in MSSE to most antimicrobial agents except penicillins, glycopeptides and macrolides. Conclusion MRSE with multi-resistance ale highly prevalent in staphylococcus epidermidis isolates and no isolate is resistant to glycopeptides.
10.Analysis of negative mood and its influencing factors among chronic hepatitis B patients and countermeasures
Hongxia LI ; Yujie GUO ; Dan LIU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(23):8-10
Objective To explore the anxious condition and the influencing factors of chronic hepatitis B patients, and to take appropriate care measures. Methods Self-designed questionnaire for general information of patients, a comprehensive Zung self-rating depression scale(SDS)and Zung self-rating anxiety scale(SAS)were used to investigate 100 patients with chronic hepatitis B patients(the study group), and the results were compared with 80 normal persons(the control group). Results The SDS and SAS score of the study group was significantly higher than the control group. The negative emotion factors of the study group included social context, family, education, self- respect. Conclusions Patients with chronic hepatitis B has obvious negative mood, and are influenced by many kinds of factors. Strengthening the comprehensive psychological intervention can improve the negative emotional state, and promote rehabilitation of patients.