1.Vertical facial types and chin morphology effects on the facial profile attractiveness
Xiaoxia QIN ; Yurong WANG ; Hua WEN ; Jie WANG ; Ce MA
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2013;(33):5963-5968
BACKGROUND:Individuals with different vertical facial types have different chin morphologies. For the individuals with different vertical facial types, what is the most beautiful chin morphology?
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of vertical facial types and chin morphology on facial profile attractiveness.
METHODS:Three beautiful females were selected, including one with high mandibular angle, one with average angle and one with low angle. Their facial profile photographs were taken. A series of new pictures were generated by the smal scale (2 mm per unit) modification of soft tissue chin in the sagittal direction and vertical direction. Raters consisting of 17 orthodontists and 35 laypersons were selected for aesthetic ratings, in order to evaluate the facial profile attractiveness of the individuals with different vertical facial types.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:There was no esthetic difference of vertical change in female with high angle;while slightly protrude chin was perceived to be more beautiful than retruded chin. For the female with average angle, lower chin was more attractive than higher chin;slightly protruded chin was beautiful than excessive protruded chin and retruded chin. For the individual with low angle, higher chin was preferred by raters;slightly protruded chin was more beautiful than excessive protruded chin and retruded chin.The results indicate that the effects of vertical facial types and chin morphology to facial profile attractiveness are different. In clinical orthodontic, vertical facial types should be taking into consideration to change the chin morphology of the patents, in order to obtain better profile attractiveness.
2.Analysis of measles antibody level and susceptibility of enterprise employees in Jinshan District,Shanghai in 2019
ZHOU Jie ; MA Xiao⁃min ; WANG Fang ; LI Shu⁃hua
Chinese Journal of Biologicals 2023;36(1):65-69
Abstract:Objective To analyse the level of measles antibody and serological susceptibility of the enterprise employees in Jin⁃
shan District,Shanghai in 2019,to provide references for measles prevention and control of enterprise employees. Methods
A total of 1 796 employees were selected from 6 enterprises in Jinshan District by using a stratified random sampling method,of
which serum samples from intravenous blood were collected and determined for IgG antibody level of measles by ELISA. Geo⁃
metric mean concentration(GMC)of measles IgG antibody,antibody positive rate and antibody protection rate were calculated
and the susceptibility factors of measles in enterprise employees were analyzed by using the unconditional multivariate Logistic
regression model. Results The GMC of measles antibody in 1 796 monitoring objects was 639. 71 mIU/mL,the positive rate
was 87. 58% and the protection rate was 29. 06%. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the odds ratio(OR)of
measles susceptibility was 1. 55(95% CI:1. 14 ~ 2. 12)in native subjects compared with non⁃resident subjects,while 2. 35
(95% CI:1. 35 ~ 4. 08)in subjects aged 40 ~ 49 years compared with those aged ≥ 50 years. Conclusion In 2019,the
measles antibody level of enterprise employees in Jinshan District of Shanghai was low,and people aged 40 ~ 49,especially the
nativeadults,wereathighriskofsusceptibilitytomeasles. Supplementaryimmunizationwithmeaslesvaccineshouldbecarried
out for high⁃risk enterprise employees to reduce the risk of measles infection and control the epidemic situation of measles.
3.Relationship between epigenetics of sperm and embryogenesis.
Yan-Fang HE ; Jie-Hua MA ; Lian-Jun PAN ; Yu-Feng HUANG
National Journal of Andrology 2014;20(8):734-737
Epigenetics comprises the modifications made in gene expressions without changing the DNA sequence itself. Significant epigenetic changes take place during spermatogenesis and fertilization and exert direct influences on embryogenesis. This article provides an overview of the latest researches on epigenetics of male germ cells and a brief discussion on the correlation of sperm with embryogenesis in four aspects: DNA methylation, histone modification, regulation of non-coding RNAs, and genomic imprinting.
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DNA Methylation
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Embryonic Development
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Epigenesis, Genetic
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Genomic Imprinting
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Histones
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metabolism
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Humans
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Male
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Spermatozoa
4.Effect of Tanreqing injection on immune activity of peripheral blood lymphocytes of patients with lung cancer.
Ming MA ; Xing-xiao YANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Lian-mei ZHAO ; Li-hua LIU ; Bao-en SHAN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2015;40(6):1207-1211
To investigate the effect of Tanreqing injection on immune activity of peripheral blood lymphocytes of patients with lung cancer. The peripheral blood lymphocytes of patients with lung cancer and healthy persons were separated by the density gradient centrifugation method for subsequent experiments, with those from healthy persons as the positive control. The effect of Tanreqing injection on stimulating the proliferation of lymphocytes with phytohemagglutinin (PHA) was determined by MTT method. The effect of Tanreqing injection on the lymphocyte secretions of IFN-γ and TNF-α and the subset ratio of lymphocytes cultured separately or with Tanreqing injection of different concentrations were examined by ELISA and flow cytometry (FCM) respectively. In addition, the LDH release assay was used to detect the cytotoxicity of cytotoxic T cells (CTL) and natural killer cells (NK). According to the findings, all of immunological indexes of lymphocytes from patients with lung cancer were weaker than that of healthy persons, but with the obvious increases in proliferation activity and IFN-γ and TNF-α secretions of lymphocytes co-cultured with Tanreqing Injection (P < 0.05). Among lymphocyte subsets co-cultured with Tanreqing Injection, CD3+, CD3+ CD4+ and CD3- CD16 + 56+ cell ratios notably increased, whereas CD4+ CD25+ Treg cell ratio obviously decreased (P < 0.05). In the meantime, Tanreqing injection can markedly promote the cytotoxicities of CTL and NK (P < 0.05). In conclusion, Tanreqing injection shows a significant effect in promoting the immune activity of lymphocytes from patients with lung cancer and their anti-tumor immunity.
Cell Proliferation
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drug effects
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Cells, Cultured
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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administration & dosage
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Humans
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Interferon-gamma
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genetics
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immunology
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Killer Cells, Natural
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drug effects
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immunology
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Lung Neoplasms
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drug therapy
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genetics
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immunology
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physiopathology
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T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic
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drug effects
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immunology
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Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
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genetics
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immunology
5.Influence of antiviral treatment on the efficacy and prognosis of compensated Hepatitis B cirrhosis
Yuling LIU ; Guoshun ZHANG ; Xiaoping XU ; Shanshan LI ; Ning MA ; Jie YAN ; Hua SHANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2013;(2):138-141
Objective To analyze the efficacy and prognosis of different antiviral agents on compensated hepatitis B cirrhosis.Methods Eight hundred and sixty-five cases of Hepatitis B patients with compensated cirrhosis were randomly divided into five groups:A group(n =143,subcutaneous injection interferon 3 million U every other day for 48 weeks),B group(n =171,orally treatment with lamivudine 100 mg/d for 48weeks),C group(n =137,orally treatment with adefovir 10 mg/d for 48 weeks),D group(n =83,oral treatment with entecavir O.5 mg/d,for 48 weeks) and E group(n =331,treated with general hepatoprotective drugs).Clinical symptoms and signs,changes in liver function were observed and prothrombin time activity degrees (PTA),quantitative HBV-DNA,HBeAg seroconversion and HBeAg/HBeAb conversion situation were detected.Results There were significant differences on HBeAg seroconversion between A group and other four groups after treated for48 weeks(31.5% vs 13.5%,22.6%,18.1%,5.7%,x2 =58.56,P <0.01) and at the end of follow up (33.1% vs 14.2%,23.3 %,23.6%,6.4%,x2 =52.87,P < 0.01).Patients' condition in A,B,C,D groups progressed slowly,and their incidence rates of decompensate cirrhosis were significantly lower than that in group E(x2 =122.41,P < 0.01).The incidence rate of liver cancer in group A was significantly lower than that in B,C,D,E groups (x2 =19.61,P < 0.01).Conclusion Antiviral therapy of interferon and nucleoside drugs can slow the progression of compensated Hepatitis B cirrhosis and reduce the incidence rates of decompensate cirrhosis.And interferon can significantly reduce the incidence rate of liver cancer.
6.Effect of Hexue mingmu tablets in the treatment of hyphema
Hai-Fang, ZHANG ; Jie, KANG ; Qing-Min, MA ; Zhi-Hua, ZHAO ; Zhi-Yang, JIA
International Eye Science 2014;(9):1710-1712
To evaluate the effect of Hexue mingmu tablets on traumatic hyphema caused by blunt ocular trauma.
●METHODS: Totally 150 patients of traumatic hyphema were divided into seven types by using ultrasound biomicroscopy combining with anterior segment abnormalities, each type was randomly classified as trial group and control group. The trial group was administered Hexue mingmu tablets, control group was treated by hemocoagulase.
●RESULTS: The absorbing time of trial group was shorter than that of the control group. And there was statistical significance between the two groups (P<0. 05).
● CONCLUSlON: Hexue mingmu tablets is an effective medicine to treat traumatic hyphema. Ultrasound biomicroscopy can be used as a routine examination method in traumatic hyphema.
7.Fluoride analysis of drinking water in endemic fluorosis areas in Shandong province from 2005 to 2007
Zhong-jie, YUN ; Pei-zhong, CHEN ; Jian-chao, BIAN ; Yu-tao, WANG ; Ai-hua, MA
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2010;29(5):540-543
Objective To investigate the distribution of water-borne fluoride and the current status of water defluoridation project by improving drinking water quality in endemic fluorosis areas in Shandong province,and to provide scientific basis for making strategies in prevention and control of the disease. Methods According to "the National Technical Scheme for Endemic Disease Control in 2004, 2005 and 2006", 113 endemic fluorosis diseased counties(cities, and districts) of the province's 17 cities were screened in order to investigate the fluoride level in drinking water in fluorosis villages, recheck the fluoride level after implementing the water defluoridation project, and investigate the current status of the water defluoridation project. The fluoride level in drinking water was determined by F-ion selective electrode. Results There were a total of 5816 water defluoridation projects in the province. Most of them were carried out by drilling a deep well to get under-ground water. The wells still in good condition were accounted for 72.80% (4234/5816). Intermittent operated wells were accounted for 3.11% (181/5816). Abandoned wells were accounted for 24.09%(1401/5816). Level of water fluoride was determined in 6940samples from fluorosis villages(villages that not carry out the water defluoridation project as well as villages carried out the water defluoridation project with abandoned wells were included) and the value that lower or equal to 1.00mg/L was determined in 2987 villages which accounted for 43.04% (2987/6940). Level of water fluoride that over 1.00 mg/L was found in 3953 villages which accounted for 56.96% (3593/6940), and the highest level of water fluoride was 11.33 mg/L. Level of water fluoride were determined in 4415 samples from water defluoridation project and the value lower or equal to 1.00 mg/L was in 2983 wells which accounted for 65.53%(2983/4415). The value over 1.00 mg/L was in 1522 wells which accounted for 34.47%(1522/4415), the highest value of water fluoride was 9.71 mg/L. Conclusions Level of water fluoride in up to 1/2 of the villages and 1/3 of the projects, is still higher than the standard in Shandong province. Nearly 1/4 of the project has been abandoned. The current situation for endemic fluorosis control is still not good in the province, countermeasures for endemic fluorosis must be carried out as soon as possible and surveillance of water defluoridation project must be strengthened.
8.Outcomes appraisal of residents′ standardized training in Xinjiang
Yuge LI ; Ying LI ; Jie QIN ; Shuya CHANG ; Lijuan MA ; Lewen DONG ; Hua YAO
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2017;33(9):668-671
Objective To learn the training effect and main influencing factors for residents′ standardized training in Xinjiang.Methods In the convenience sampling principle, 220 trainees subject to training at 10 training centers in Xinjiang were surveyed with questionnaire.Measurement indicators were described with frequencies and relative number, and x2 test was used to compare overall training outcomes among individual measurement indicators.Results Significant gaps were found among the respondents in terms of training outcomes.A comparison of six level-1 indicators and 25 level-2 indicators found that the respondents gave average comment to teaching and research training.Logistic regression analysis identified education (x2=7.575,P=0.006) and hospital (employer) or school (x2=10.770,P=0.001) as the main influencing factors for training outcomes.Conclusions The standardized training of residents in Xinjiang calls for greater improvement, namely enhanced leadership and powerful assurance mechanism, scientific planning, appraisal regulations and motivation mechanism, as well as encouraging academic environment.
9.Effects of sodium arsenite on metallothionein isoforms gene expression in cultured human lymphocytes
Yan, MA ; Xi-li, KONG ; Yu-jian, ZHENG ; Shun-hua, WU ; Jie, ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2010;29(1):9-12
Objective To explore the effects of sodium arsenie on Metallothionein(MT) isoforms genes expression,and to study the relevance between the MT expression and cell survival percentage. Methods Healthy persons blood was extracted aseptically and the lymphocytes were separated. The lymphocytes were treated by 0 (control) ,2,5,10,15,30,60 μmol/L sodium arsenites, respectively. The cell survival percentage was determined by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT) reduction assay at 24,48,72 h intervals, while the expression of MT-1 and MT-2 were examined by RT-PCR in 72 h. Results The cell survival percentage in 2,5μmoL/L groups were (115.50± 11.80)% and (130.49±8.28)%,which were all higher than those in the control group [(100.00±0.00)%,all P < 0.05]at any intervals. In 10,15,30,60 μmol/L groups,the cell survival percentage[(78.12±9.33)%,(71.62± 10.82)%,(52.06±3.05)%,(40.98±5.41)%]increased along with the decrease of concentration,which showed a significant difference between these groups and the control group and 2,5μmol/L groups(all P < 0.05). There was no significant difference on MT-1 expression after exposed to different concentration sodium arsenites (0,2,5,10,15,30,60 μmol/L) for72 h(0.925±0.123,1.082±0.504,1.103±0.170,0.927±0.056,0.730±0.307,0.604± 0.173,0.540±0.075,all P > 0.05). The expression of MT-2 in 2,5μmol/L groups(1.503±0.212,1.557±0.377) was up regulated compared with that in control group(0.702±0.112) and MT-2 also expressed more than that in other groups(all P < 0.05). However,the expression of MT-2 declined when the concentraion was 10,15,30,60 μmol/L(0.814±0.139,0.679±0.201,0.607±0.229,0.533±0.102). There was no significant difference among the groups (all P > 0.05). The expression level oE MT-1,MT-2 was positively correlated with the cell survival pereentage(r = 0.955,0.909,all P < 0.05). Conclusions The sodium arsenite at concentration of 10 μmoL/L might inhibit the expression of MT of lymphocytes and low concentration sodium arsenite (2,5 μmol/L) might stimulate the lymphocytes to regulate the expression of MT-2 to higher levels,which can increase the cell survival percentage and exert the function of protecting cells.
10.Anti-feeding activity of total ginsenoside from Panax ginseng to 4th-instar Mythimna separata larvae.
Shi-qiang TAN ; Lin MA ; Yong-hua XU ; Feng-jie LEI ; Ai-hua ZHANG ; Lian-xue ZHANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2015;40(14):2787-2791
This paper is in order to study the anti-feeding and growth inhibition activity of toatal ginsenoside of ginseng stems and leaves against 4th-instar Mythimna separata larvae. Simulating natural growing condition indoors, on the base, To study the anti-feeding and growth inhibition activity of toatal ginsenoside against 4th-instar M. separata larvae by leaf disc test. The toatal ginsenoside appeared to be of significant antifeeding activity against 4th-instar M. separata larvae. The 4th-instar M. separata larvae fed on the leaves of Sorghum bicolor treated with 20, 10, 5 g · L(-1) toatal ginsenoside. At 8 h, non-selective anti-feeding rate were 88.67%, 64.40% and 47.36%, and selective anti-feeding rate were 62.49% , 44.29% and 34.19%; Compared with the photographic, The toatal ginsenoside conld make the development period had prolonged 13h in treated group. The toatal ginsenoside had significant inhibition effect on feeding and growth and development against 4th-instar M. separata larvae, and inhibition effect increases as the increase of concentration ginsenoside.
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Ginsenosides
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pharmacology
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Insecticides
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pharmacology
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Larva
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Moths
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growth & development
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Panax
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chemistry