1.Advances in treatment of echinococcosis
Jiachun BAO ; Fenglai YUAN ; Weiguo LU
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2010;22(2):197-199
Echinococcosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by infection of Echinococcus granulosus and Echinococcus multilocularis in the human body,which may endanger the health and life of patients.Surgical treatment is presently the main method for the treatment of echinococcosis,with drug therapy as a subsidiary measure.The paper summarizes the advances in the treatment of echinococcosis.
2.Effects of intrahepatic injection with hepatocyte growth factor and dexamethason on stereological quantitative changes of hepatic sinusoidal disease and expression of IV-collagen on hepatic sinusoidal walls
Tilong DING ; Yong MA ; Fuhua YUAN ; Jiachun YAN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2009;16(2):207-208
Objective To observe the effects of intrabepatic injection with bepatocyte growth factor and dexamethason on stereological quantitative changes of hepatic sinusoidal tissues and expression of IV-collagen on hepatic sinusoidal walls of patients with hepatic cirrhosis.Methods Under the guide of hypersound,98 cases of hepatic cirrhosis were intrahepatic injected with 80mg hepatocyte growth factor and 1mg dexamethason at one time,twice a week,12 times a course,pathological changes of hepatic sinusoidal tissues and the expression of IV-coliagen on hepatic sinusoidal walls were detected by liver biopsy after one course.Results Pathological changes of hepatic sinusoidal tissues were improved obviously(P<0.01 ) and the expression of IV-collagen was alleviated significantly(P<0.01 ) on 98cases of hepatic cirrhosis after one course.Conclusion Pathological changes of hepatic sinusoidal tissues and the expression of IV-collagen on hepatic sinusoidal wails can be improved obviously on patients with hepatic cirrhosis who had been intrahepatic injected with hepatocyte growth factor and dexamethason under the guide of hypersound.
3.Clinical Observation of Cilostazol Combined with Alprostadil in the Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease
Zhixiang ZHOU ; Yuan CHEN ; Jiachun ZHOU ; Tian HUANG
China Pharmacy 2017;28(17):2402-2405
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of cilostazol combined with alprostadil in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease(PAD). METHODS:A total of 68 PAD patients in our hospital from Jan. 2015 to Jan. 2016 were di-vided into observation group(34 cases)and control group(34 cases)according to random number table. Control group was given basical treatment,and Alprostadil injection 2 mL+0.9% Sodium chloride injection 100 mL,ivgtt,qd. Observation group was addi-tionally given Cilostazol tablets 100 mg,po,bid,on the basis of control group. Both groups were treated for 30 days. Clinical effi-cacies of 2 groups were observed. The hemorheology indexes(hematocrit,whole blood high-shearing viscosity,erythrocyte aggre-gation index,erythrocyte deformation index,plasma viscosity),inflammatory factor indexes(TNF-α,IL-6,IL-8, hs-CRP),oxida-tion stress indexes(GSH-Px,SOD,T-Aoc,MDA),arteriosclerosis indexes(ABI,TBI,dorsalis pedis artery blood flow)were de-termined before and after treatment. The occurrence of ADR was recorded. RESULTS:Total response rate of observation group (91.18%)was significantly higher than that of control group(79.41%),with statistical significance(P<0.05). Before treatment, there was no statistical significance in hemorheology indexes,inflammatory factors indexes,oxidant stress indexes or arteriosclero-sis indexes between 2 groups(P>0.05). After treatment,hematocrit,whole blood high-shearing viscosity,erythrocyte aggregation index,erythrocyte deformation index,plasma viscosity,the levels of TNF-α,IL-6,IL-8,hs-CRP and MDA in 2 groups were de-creased significantly;while the levels of GSH-Px,SOD,T-Aoc,ABI,TBI and dorsalis pedis artery blood flow were increased sig-nificantly;the improvement of above indexes in observation group was significantly better than control group,with statistical signif-icance(P<0.05). There was no statistical significance in the incidence of ADR between observation group(14.71%)and control group(11.76%)(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:For PAD,cilostazol combined with alprostadil can effectively improve hemorheolo-gy indexes,inflammatory factor indexes,oxidation stress indexes and arteriosclerosis indexes with good safety.
4.Simultaneous Determination of Seven Anions and Organic Acids in Huo-Xue Tong-Luo Injection by HPCE
Xia LIN ; Junhua HU ; Peichao CUI ; Jiachun LI ; Yuan BI ; Zhenzhong WANG ; Wei XIAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;(11):2506-2511
This study was aimed to establish a method for simultaneous determination of seven anions and organic acids in Huo-Xue Tong-Luo (HXTL) injection by HPCE. With tartaric acid as the internal standard, separation was performed on an uncoated fused silica capillary (50 μm × 64. 5 cm, 56 cm of effective length). The 14 mmol·L-1 potassium acid phthalate and 0.1 mmol·L-1 hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium chloride were selected for the running buffer solution (pH 5.6). The separation voltage was -16 kV. The detection wavelength was set at 210 nm. The column temperature was maintained at 25 ℃ . The sample was injected at 50 mbar×4 s. The results showed that
calibration curves of chloride ion, sulfuric acid root ion, formate ions, malic acid, succinic acid, iodate ion and acetic acid ions showed good linear relationship 41.4-248.2 μg·mL-1 (r = 0.999 3), 12.5-74.8 μg·mL-1 (r = 0.999 8), 18.2-109.1 μg·mL-1 (r = 0.999 8), 20.3-121.6 μg·mL-1 (r = 0.999 5), 17.2-103.1 μg·mL-1 (r=0.999 1), 17.6-105.6μg·mL-1 (r=0.999 6), 51.6-309.6μg·mL-1 (r=0.999 7), respectively. The average recoveries were 102.6%, 97.3%, 102.2%, 99.0%, 99.2%, 97.8%, and 103.4%, respectively. The RSD were 1.7%, 2.0%, 1.6%, 2.6%, 2.1%, 2.9%, and 1.0%, respectively (n = 6). It was concluded that the method was accurate and reproducible. It was suitable for the determination of anions and organic acids in HXTL injection.
5.Comparison of MRI and DSA in assessment of carotid artery stenosis and atherosclerotic plaque
Yan SONG ; Min CHEN ; Cheng ZHOU ; Juan HUANG ; Jiachun LIU ; Yuan FU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2011;45(11):1004-1007
Objective To compare the efficacy of MRI and DSA in assessment of carotid artery stenosis and atherosclerotic plaque.Methods Forty-six patients with carotid plaque detected by ultrasound were enrolled in this study,and 89 carotid arteries were evaluated by MRI and DSA.MRI examination was acquired with 3.0 T MR scanner and 8 channel phase-array surface coil.The MRI sequences consisted of pre-and post-contrast T1WI,T2WI,PDWI,TOF.Anterior-posterior and lateral views of carotid artery were performed on DSA.The degree of carotid artery stenosis was evaluated by the NASCET standard.Fibrous cap rupture,intraplaque hemorrhage,and calcification were also evaluated on MRI and DSA.Statistical comparison was performed with the Kappa value and paired Chi-square test.Results The degree of carotid artery stenosis was 50% (16%-78%) on MRI and 47% (7%-73%) on DSA.Two imaging modalities were in good consistency in evaluation of the degree of stenosis ( Kappa =0.882,P < 0.01 ).There was statistical difference in detecting fibrous cap rupture by MRI and DSA (34 vessels vs 10 vessels,respectively,x2 =20.346,P < 0.01 ).Furthermore,thirty-seven vessels with intraplaque hemorrhage and 71 vessels with calcification in the plaque were found on MRI but none on DSA.Conclusion MRI is a reliable tool in assessment of the degree of the carotid stenosis and it is superior to DSA in detecting fibrous cap rupture,intraplaque hemorrhage,and calcification.
6.Surveillance of food-borne diseases in Jinshan District from 2014 to 2020
HAN Dongfang ; YU Dandan ; LI Chenchen ; YUAN Jiachun ; YE Yulong ; QUE Fengxia
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(1):91-94
Objective :
To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of food-borne diseases in Jinshan District, Shanghai from 2014 to 2020, so as to provide the evidence for formulating the public health strategy for food-borne diseases control.
Methods :
The medical records of patients with food-borne diseases were collected from 16 monitoring hospitals in Jinshan District from 2014 to 2020, and the basic information, clinical symptoms, history of suspicious dietary exposure and disease diagnosis were extracted. The crowd distribution, temporal distribution, spatial distribution, history of suspected dietary exposure and etiological characteristics of patients with food-borne diseases were descriptively analyzed.
Results :
A total of 1 060 cases with food-borne diseases were reported in Jinshan District from 2014 to 2020, including 1 057 cases with infectious diseases ( 99.72% ) and 3 poisoning cases ( 0.28% ). The male/female ratio of the cases was 0.94∶1, and 47.55% ( 504 cases ) were at ages of 15 to 44 years. Working ( 402 cases, 37.92% ) and farming ( 218 cases, 20.57% ) were predominant occupations, and the detection of food-borne diseases was concentrated between May and October, with two peaks seen in August and May. The suspicious food exposure was predominantly meat and meat products (215 cases, 20.28%), and the suspicious food exposure place was predominantly at home ( 363 cases, 34.25% ). In addition, the positive rate of food-borne infection was 23.03% in 712 samples, including 123 samples with Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections ( 17.83% positive rate ), and 26 samples with Salmonella infections ( 3.65% positive rate ).
Conclusion
Food-borne diseases were highly prevalent in summer in Jinshan District from 2014 to 2020, and infectious cases were predominant. Young people, workers and farmers are at high risk of food-borne diseases, and Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Salmonella were predominant pathogens.
7.Mechanisms of cholesterol metabolism imbalance in a PA-induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease cell model
Yuting ZHANG ; Anhui WANG ; Jinni YANG ; Jiachun LIN ; Yuan TIAN ; Haijuan DONG ; Zunjian ZHANG ; Rui SONG
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2023;54(4):490-500
Liver cholesterol metabolism disorder plays an important role in the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).In order to reveal the molecular mechanism of cholesterol homeostasis imbalance induced by saturated fatty acids, HepG2 cells were stimulated with palmitic acid (PA).Lipids accumulation was analyzed by Oil Red O staining, intracellular triglyceride and cholesterol quantification.The level of genes and proteins related to cholesterol homeostasis was measured by RT-qPCR and western blotting.Additionally, intracellular bile acids and mitochondrial oxysterols were detected by LC-MS/MS.The results demonstrated that intracellular lipids such as TG and TC were significantly increased in the model with PA stimulation.Although no significant difference was detected in genes related to cholesterol synthesis and uptake, the protein expression of ABCG5 and LXRα were significantly down-regulated, indicating a decrease in cholesterol efflux.Meanwhile, the gene expression of STARD1 and CYP7B1, which are responsible for bile acid alternative synthesis, were markedly enhanced, along with a significant increase of cholesterol and 27-OHC in mitochondria and CDCA in cells.These results suggested that PA overload may disrupt cholesterol homeostasis by inhibiting cholesterol efflux and promoting bile acids synthesis.
8.Drug resistance and MLST of Campylobacter jejuni from human and avian sources in Jinshan District of Shanghai from 2021 to 2022
Jiachun YUAN ; Fengxia QUE ; Xinyue XU ; Chunfu LIU ; Yulong YE
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(4):359-363
ObjectiveTo understand the current drug resistance status and bacterial multilocus sequence typing (MLST) of human and avian Campylobacter jejuni in Jinshan District, Shanghai. MethodsFecal samples were collected from diarrhea patients in the annuity mountainous area from 2021 to 2022, and poultry and related samples were collected from 2 poultry farms in the Jinshan area for detection of C. jejuni. Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) drug sensitivity test was performed on the detected C. jejuni, and some strains were selected for whole genome sequencing and MLST analysis. ResultsA total of 823 samples of diarrhea disease were collected, and 32 strains of C. jejuni were detected, with a detection rate of 3.89%. Out of 600 poultry related samples, 62 strains of C. jejuni were detected, with a detection rate of 10.33%. Human multidrug resistance reached 93.75% (30/32), while avian multidrug resistance reached 100.00%(62/62). The top four drug resistance rates of human and avian C. jejuni were azithromycin (100.00% from humans and 100.00% from birds), naphthoic acid (93.75% from humans and 87.10% from birds), ciprofloxacin (90.63% from humans and 98.39% from birds), and tetracycline (84.38% from humans and 98.39% from birds). The relatively low resistance strains of human derived C. were erythromycin, chloramphenicol, and thalithromycin. The relatively low resistance strains of avian C. jejuni were erythromycin, clindamycin, and flufenicol. MLST analysis showed that the selected 16 strains of bacteria were divided into 9 ST types, among which the evolutionary relationship of avian C. jejuni was relatively concentrated, while human C. jejuni was relatively dispersed. It was found that one strain of avian C. jejuni was closely related to two strains of human C. jejuni. ConclusionsC. jejuni infection is severe in patients with diarrhea in this region, with a detection rate second only to salmonella and Vibrio parahaemolyticus. C. jejuni infection in poultry is relatively common, and both are highly resistant. Therefore, monitoring and control should be strengthened. MLST analysis shows new ST types in both avian and human sources of C. jejuni, indicating the emergence of new mutations that require continuous monitoring to avoid the epidemics caused by new strains. The isolated strains with close genetic relationships between avian and human sources reveal the evidence of the spread of C. jejuni from poultry to humans. Therefore it is necessary to strengthen the monitoring of C. jejuni in relevant samples from breeding farms.
9.Drug resistance and molecular typing characteristics of Klebsiella pneumoniae in meat food and diarrhea samples in a local area
Fengxia QUE ; Jiachun YUAN ; Dongfang HAN ; Chunfu LIU ; Canlei SONG ; Yulong YE
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(5):448-452
ObjectiveTo determine the drug sensitivity and molecular typing characteristics of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from meat and diarrhea samples in a local area. MethodsSeventy-one strains of K.pneumoniae were isolated from 118 meat food (chicken and pork) randomly sampled in the markets in Jinshan District, Shanghai, 2020‒2021, and 1 499 diarrhea samples from outpatient diarrhoea patients in hospitals in the same district. Then drug susceptibility testing was conducted by micro-broth dilution method, and sequence identity was determined by pulsed field gel electrophoresis(PFGE). ResultsThe overall detection rate of K.pneumoniae in meat was 11.86% (14/118), with detection rate 20.93% (9/43) in chicken and 6.67% (5/75) in pork. The difference in detection between meats was statistically significant (χ2=5.317,P<0.05). The detection rate of K.pneumoniae in diarrhea samples was 3.80% (57/1 499). Furthermore, the isolated strains showed the highest resistance to ampicillin at 76.06%. The multi-drug resistant strains included 5 of human origin (8.77%) and 2 of foodborne origin (14.28%). Additionally, 1 foodborne imipenem-resistant strain was detected. A total of 71 strains of K.pneumoniae were found to have 70 banding types, with similarity ranging from 39.4% to 100%, suggesting genetic diversity. ConclusionK.pneumoniae isolated from foodborne and diarrhea samples showed multi-drug resistance in Jinshan District, . with scattered PFGE banding patterns. It is recommended to strengthen the monitoring of this pathogen in the population and animal food, and be alert to the emerging multi-drug resistant strains and risk of food chain transmission.