1.Establishment of irradiation wound model in adult Bama miniature pigs
Xiaoming LI ; Ping LIU ; Chao WANG ; Jiajia YANG ; Bo ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2017;33(4):362-367
Objective To establish experimental radioactive wound model in miniature pig and observe its pathological changes in order to carry out in vivo study of radioactive wound-related diseases.Methods According to the random number table,eight adult Bama miniature pigs were divided into four groups after being anesthetized:normal control and experiment groups exposed to 0,10,20 and 30 Gy respectively using the X-ray linear accelerator.Then a puncher was use to prepare full-thickness skin defects (4 cm in length) in the irradiation site.Wound samples were collected every other week to observe wound healing.RT-PCR was used to measure expressions of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β in wound tissues 35 days after irradiation.At the same time,Western blot was utilized to detect expressions of CD31 and collagen Ⅰ.HE staining was applied to observe histopathological changes of the radioactive wound.Results Skin wounds in normal control group healed in 35 days.Whereas in 20 and 30 Gy experiment groups,the wounds were not healed in 63 days and the healing rate was gradually weakened with the irradiation dose increasing.Expression ratio of TNF-α mRNA was 0.315 ±0.007 in normal control group,0.984 ±0.211 in 10 Gy experiment group,1.140 ±0.088 in 20 Gy experiment group,and 0.471 ±0.030 in 30 Gy experiment group.Expression ratio of TGF-β mRNA was 0.402 ± 0.018 in normal control group,1.707 ± 0.147 in 10 Gy experiment group,1.933 ± 0.078 in 20 Gy experiment group,and 0.968 ± 0.084 in 30 Gy experiment group.Expressions of TNF-α and TGF-β mRNA were significantly increased in 20 Gy experiment group compared to normal control group (P < 0.05).Expressions of CD 31 and Collagen Ⅰ protein were inhibited in 20 Gy experiment group compared to normal control group (P<0.05).Epithelialization and granulation tissue regeneration in 20 Gy experiment group were impaired.Conclusion An irradiation wound model in Bama miniature pigs can be efficiently and effectively simulated using the 20 Gy X-ray irradiation combined with full-thickness skin defect,and can be used to study the pathophysiology and therapeutic intervention of radioactive wound-related diseases in vivo.
2.Effect of negative-pressure wound therapy on adipose-derived stem cells migration behavior
Xiaoming LI ; Ping LIU ; Chao WANG ; Jiajia YANG ; Shicai YAO ; Bo ZHANG
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(25):3463-3465,3469
Objective To investigate the effect of negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) on the migration behavior of rat adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs).Methods Eight (20 ±-2)kg Bama miniature pigs respectively received the sham operation (group A,n=16),continuous negative pressure suction (group B,n =8) and intermittent negative pressure suction (group C,n =8).The pigs were observed for 3 months after 72 h treatment.The effect of NPWT on the migration behavior of ADSCs was observed at the cellular level.In order to avoid the influence of serum-free on cell viability,ADSCs were extracted and treated with continuous negative pressure suction or intermittent negative pressure suction for 8 h.The migration ability of ADSCs was detected by transwell.The proliferation ability of ADSCs was detected by MTT.The expression of hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) was detected by Western blot.Results The wound healing effect of continuous negative pressure suction group and intermittent negative pressure suction group was better than that of the control group,and compared with the control group,the number of migrating ADSCs cells had statistically significant difference (P<0.05,P<0.01),but cell proliferation had no statistically significant difference.The expression of HIF-1α was consistent with the migration results of ADSCs.Conclusion NPWT can promote the migration of rat ADSCs by up-regulating HIF-1α protein expression.
3.Translation of Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) into Chinese and its reliability and validity evaluation
Qingqing LOU ; Qinwei ZHANG ; Huilan YAO ; Yuan TIAN ; Jiajia JI ; Chao LIU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;(10):23-26
Objective To translate the Female Sexual Function Index(FSFI) into Chinese and establish its psychometric properties among ordinary Chinese people and diabetes patients.Methods A two-phase study design was applied.The Chinese version of FSFI was established by translation and back translation,then the reliability and validity of the FSFI were evaluated.Results The content validity coefficient of FSFI was 0.953.The test-retest reliability in each dimension had good correlations (r value was 0.817~0.922),with the highest correlation coefficient in vaginal lubrication dimension (0.922) and arousal dimension the minimum (0.817).In all samples (including diabetes and non diabetes) a reliability coefficients of the Cronbach alpha of each dimension was from 0.760 to 0.874.The Cronbach alpha of each dimension for the diabetic group was from 0.783 to 0.882,and from 0.757 to 0.865 in the non-diabetes group.Pearson correlation of each dimension was very good in total samples,the diabetes group,and the non-diabetes group.Conclusions The psychometric properties of the FSFI demonstrated satisfactory validity and reliability.The Chinese version of FSFI is a reliable and valid measure to evaluate the sexual function in Chinese women.
4.An update in studies on effect of exercise in patients with prediabetes
Jiajia JI ; Fan LI ; Qingqing LOU ; Wei WEI ; Xiaodan YUAN ; Ping YAO ; Chao LIU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2014;30(2):163-166
The article reviewed the effects of resistance training,aerobic exercise in patients with diabetes and pre-diabetes,based on the metabolic characteristics in patients with pre-diabetes,and aimed at providing theoretical reference for exercise in the prevention and control of diabetes mellitus.
5.Sodium nitroprusside combined with hyaluronidase and urokinase in treatment of superficial epigastric arterial embolization in Sprague-Dawley rats
Xutong MA ; Xiaosheng LU ; Chao LIN ; Jiaojiao WANG ; Jiajia GUO
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2022;28(2):150-153
Objective:To explore the effect of intravascular sodium nitroprusside (SNP) combined with hyaluronidase (HAase) plus urokinase (UK) in treating rat abdominal wall skin flap ischemia caused by HA induced artery embolism, and to compare the difference between thrombolysis with and without addition of sodium nitroprusside.Methods:Forty male Sprague-Dawley rats were injected with 10 μl of hyaluronic acid (HA) into the left inferior epigastric arteries, constructing the superficial epigastricl artery skin flap ischemic model in rats. The rats were randomly divided into four groups: a control group, and experimental groups A, B and C. Control and experimental groups A, B and C were treated with the following solutions 45 minutes after hyaluronic acid injection: physiological saline plus glucose was injected into the rats (control group); hyaluronidase (HAase) plus glucose injection was injected into the rats (experimental group A), hyaluronidase (HAase) plus urokinase (UK) was injected into the rats (experimental group B), hyaluronidase (HAase), urokinase (UK) plus sodium nitroprusside were injected into the rats (experimental group C). The changes of flaps were observed at 0 min, 3 days, 5 days and 7 days after operation. The difference of the area percentage of unperfused flap in the four groups was compared 7 days after operation. This study was carried out from July 2020 to March 2021 in the Medical Laboratory Animal Center of Weifang Medical University.Results:The unperfused area of flaps for the control group, experimental groups A, B and C were (100.00±0.00) %, (44.68±7.90)%, (34.01±8.77)% and (24.12±4.58)%, respectively. In the experimental group C, the scabby necrosis area was smaller than that of the experimental group A ( P<0.05); in the experimental group C, the scabby necrosis area was smaller than that of the experimental group B ( P<0.05); in the experimental group B, the scabby necrosis area was smaller than that of the experimental group A ( P<0.05). HE staining revealed that size and density of the embolus was significantly decreased after the addition of sodium nitroprusside. Conclusions:Sodium nitroprusside combined with hyaluronidase and urokinase can effectively improve the ischemia of the flap caused by HA induced artery embolism, increase the tissue perfusion, and reduce the necrotic area of the flap.
6.Establishment and evaluation of a nomogram model for predicting postoperative frailty in elderly patients with gastrointestinal tumors
Jiajia LI ; Mei ZHAO ; Mei WANG ; Chao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(3):181-188
Objective:To analyze the influencing factors of postoperative frailty in elderly patients with gastrointestinal tumors, establish a nomogram model for predicting postoperative frailty and evaluate its efficacy, so as to provide reference basis for formulating perioperative frailty management plans for elderly gastrointestinal tumor patients in the later stage.Methods:Convenience sampling method was used to select 376 elderly patients with gastrointestinal tumors who underwent surgical treatment in the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University from December 2021 to August 2022 as the study objects. On the 5th day after surgery according to Tilburg Frailty Indicator, the patients were diagnosed whether they developed postoperative frailty and were divided into postoperative frailty group and postoperative non-frailty group. General data, laboratory indicators and clinical data of patients were collected. Univariate analysis and multivariate Logistic regression analysis were used to screen the independent influencing factors of postoperative frailty in elderly patients with gastrointestinal tumors. R software was used to establish a nomogram prediction model and conduct internal validation to evaluate the differentiation, calibration and clinical applicability of the model.Results:A total of 265 males and 111 females included aged (70.04 ± 5.89) years old, with 222 (59.0%) patients experienced postoperative frailty in this study. Multivariate analysis showed that low Barthel Index score ( OR=0.941, 95% CI 0.903-0.980), low hemoglobin ( OR=0.976, 95% CI 0.963-0.989), high Charison Comorbid Index score ( OR=1.457, 95% CI 1.128-1.882), preoperative frailty ( OR=4.369, 95% CI 1.486-12.841), and pathological stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ ( OR=2.053, 95% CI 1.253-3.364) were independent influencing factors for postoperative frailty of elderly gastrointestinal tumors (all P<0.05). The AUC before and after internal validation of the nomogram model was 0.811 (95% CI 0.768-0.854) and 0.803 (95% CI 0.762-0.856) respectively. The results of Hosmer-Lemeshow test showed good goodness of fit ( χ2=4.09, P>0.05). Decision curve analysis showed that the model had certain clinical applicability. Conclusions:Based on the risk factors of postoperative frailty in elderly patients with gastrointestinal tumors, the nomogram prediction model was established, which has good differentiation, consistency and clinical applicability, and can provide reference for clinical staff to make perioperative frailty management plan.
7.Characterization of glutamate dehydrogenase SHJG 7666 from Streptomyces hygroscopicus 5008
Zhangmin LIU ; Jiajia CHAO ; Yan FENG ; Qian LI ; Li CUI
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2018;49(3):360-368
Glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH)a key enzyme in the nitrogen metabolism pathway catalyzes the con-version between α-ketoglutarate and glutamate reversibly using NAD(P)H as a cofactor. Based on genomic stud-ies,it was concluded that SHJG_7666 was a potential GDH in Streptomyces hygroscopicus 5008(S5008),and its expression level in vivo was positively correlated with the biosynthesis of an important aminocyclol compound vali-damycin. Phylogenetic tree analysis showed that the S5008 SHJG_7666 GDH belonged to the Glu/Leu/Phe/Val dehydrogenase family,with conserved glutamate-α-ketoglutarate binding domain and the classical GXGXXG dinu-cleotide binding motif. Further homologous modeling and structural comparison revealed that SHJG_7666 con-tained conserved Lys60,Lys78and Asp120catalytic functional sites and ligand binding residues Ser36,Gly38,Gln119 and Asp166,Asn300,Ala330. Moreover,recombinant expression of SHJG_7666 in E. coli and in vitro enzyme activity demonstrated that glutamate dehydrogenase can convert ammonium salt to glutamate with pH and temperature being optimal at 7. 5 and 37 °C respectively. Enzyme activity under optimum reaction condition has Kmvalue of (25. 3 ±9. 1)μmol/L and kcatof (3 ±0. 8)×10 -5s-1for the substrate α-ketoglutarate. Results of this study further improved the catalytic activity of SHJG_7666,thus laying the foundation for the ultimate increase of vali-damycin production.
8.Capacity of decision-making under ambiguity in adult patients with moyamoya disease
Pan WU ; Jiajia NIE ; Yuxing HAO ; Chao LI ; Kai WANG ; Ling WEI
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2023;58(12):2124-2128
Objective To explore whether the capacity of decision-making under ambiguity in adult patients with moyamoya disease(MMD)is impaired and its association with executive function.Methods Neuropsychological scales were used to measure the executive function of forty-one adult patients with MMD and forty-one healthy con-trols(HC),The Iowa Gambling Task(IGT)was utilized to study the capacity of decision-making under ambiguity of the two groups.Correlation analysis was performed between the two types of data.Results ① The total number of favorable choices in the MMD group was significantly lower than that in the HC group,with a statistically signifi-cant difference(Z=-2.782,P<0.01),and the total number of unfavorable choices was significantly higher than that of the controls,with a statistically significant difference(Z=-2.782,P<0.01).The results of ANOVA showed that the net residual value of Block4 and Block5 in MMD group was lower than that of Block4 and Block5 in HC group,respectively,and the differences were statistically significant(t=-3.433,P=0.001;t=-5.271,P<0.001),the net residual value of Block 1 was higher than that of Block 1 in HC group,the difference was statisti-cally significant(t=2.715,P=0.008).② Spearman correlation analysis revealed no association between the net score of IGT,the total number of favorable choices,the total number of unfavorable choices,and executive func-tion.Conclusion The capacity of decision-making under ambiguity in adult patients with MMD is impaired possi-bly,which is not correlated with executive cognition.
9.Clinical features and validation of Brighton criteria in Guillain-Barré syndrome in southern China:retrospective analysis of 1358 hospitalized patients in four years
Yin LIU ; Min LOU ; Bei SHAO ; Gan LUO ; Fang JI ; Hongyuan DAI ; Xiaoyi LI ; Bo HU ; Chao QIN ; Jun XU ; Shuping LIU ; Jiajia YAO ; Jingxia GUAN ; Zheman XIAO ; Zuneng LU
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2018;51(2):85-90
Objective To analyze the clinical features and validation of Brighton criteria in Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) patients from southern China.Methods The clinical data of hospitalized GBS patients from 69 hospitals of 14 provinces/cities in southern China,the area south of the Huaihe River,between 1 January 2013 and 30 September 2016,were collected and analyzed retrospectively,and patients were classified according to the Brighton criteria of case definition,ranging from a highest (defined as level one) to a lowest (level four) level of diagnostic certainty.Results A total of 1 358 GBS patients were collected,including 51 cases with cranial nerve variants,157 with Miler-Fisher syndrome and 1 150 with classic GBS characterized by flaccid weakness of limbs.Among 1 150 cases of classic GBS,49.57% (570/1 150) patients had antecedent events,with respiratory infection predominated (71.23%,406/570);83.74% (963/1 150) presented limb weakness at onset,99.21% (1 124/1 133) reached the peak within four weeks,with a score of 3.15 ± 1.16 for Hughes Disability Scale;99.56% (1 128/1 133)developed bilateral weakness and 95.39% (1 097/1 150) manifested flexia or hyporeflexia;the cerebrospinal fluid showed albuminocytologic dissociation in 80.58% (772/958) patients whose lumbar puncture was performed;demyelinating GBS accounted for 48.14% (401/833) and axonal subtype 18.01% (150/833) respectively in patients with findings of nerve conduction studies available.According to Brighton criteria,the patients were stratified as level one in 44.09% (507/1 150),level two in 45.74% (526/1 150),level three in 7.57% (87/1 150) and level four in 2.61% (30/1 150) of all the patients,and 69.55% (507/729),28.67% (209/729),0% (0/729) and 1.78% (13/729),respectively in the patients with complete data (n =729).Conclusions In southern China,demyelinating subtype of GBS is predominant,whereas the proportion of axonal subtype is remarkably lower than that in northern China.The Brighton criteria have a high sensitivity for the diagnosis of GBS in southern China,and examination of cerebrospinal fluid and electrodiagnostic studies are necessary for stratified diagnosis.