1.Inhibition role of fusing antimicrobial peptides humanβ-defensin 3 and carbohydrate binding domain on staphylococcus
Jiewen HUANG ; Xiaokui GUO ; Qingtian LI
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2014;(13):1678-1680
Objective To explore the inhibition of fusing antimicrobial peptides humanβ-defensin 3 and carbohydrate binding do-main on Staphylococcus aureus N315 and Staphylococcus epidermidis 35984.Methods The direct bactericidal test and other molec-ular biology methods were adopted to detect the inhibition role on Staphylococcus aureus strain N315 and Staphylococcus epidermi-dis strain 35984 and the influence on the key genes expression.Results The direct bactericidal test demonstrated that antimicrobial peptides hBD3 and hBD3-CBD had significantly inhibitory effects on staphylococcus aureus N315 and staphylococcus epidermidis 35984;the inhibitory effects of hBD3-CBD was stronger than that of hBD3;the stability of the inhibitory effects of hBD3-CBD also stronger than that of hBD3.In the key gene expression test,there were significant inhibitions on the agr and mecA gene expressions in Staphylococcus aureus N315 and Staphylococcus epidermidis 35984 by hBD3-CBD.At the same time,hBD3-CBD could inhibit the icaA gene expression and promote icaR gene expression in Staphylococcus epidermidis 35984,which indicated that hBD3-CBD could inhibit the biofilm formation of Staphylococcus epidermidis.Conclusion The fusion strategy of antimicrobial peptide has very important significance for improving the antibacterial efficacy of antimicrobial peptides and brings more hope in their future applications.
2.Experimental Study on Gukang in Improving Bone Mineral Density of Rats with Osteoporosis
Jiewen HUANG ; Jiajia QIN ; Suping ZHANG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2004;0(06):-
Objective To observe the effect of Chinese medicine of Gukang(GK) on bone mineral density(BMD) in osteoporosis rats.Methods Seventy-two female SD rats were randomized into 6 groups: pseudo-operation group,model group,nilestriol group(in the dose of 1mg/kg),and high-,middle-and low-dose GK groups(9.6,4.8 and 2.4 g?kg-1?d-1 respectively).Rat models of osteoporosis were induced by removal of bilateral ovaries.Three months after operation,the rats were given the corresponding medicine according the experimental design.After treatment for 3 months,in-vivo BMD as well as the in-vitro BMD in the isolated left femur and tibia was detected with dual energy X-ray bone densitometer.Results The in-vivo general BMD and lumbar BMD of the model group were decreased(P
3.MR imaging of acute thigh muscle strains in male football athletes
Yunneng CUI ; Shaolin LI ; Xiongguang LU ; Jiewen YAN ; Huang CEN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2015;(7):1152-1154,1158
Objective To investigate MR findings of acute thigh muscle strains in male football athletes.Methods Twenty five thighs of 21 football athletes with acute muscle strains were analyzed retrospectively.All subjects were examined with MR unit.The anatomical location,size,severity,signal features of the acute strained muscles were analyzed by two experienced radiologists based on MR images.Results There were 32 muscles involved totally,including 1 9 hamstring muscles,5 adductor muscles,7 quadriceps femoris,and 1 sartorius muscle.18 muscles were MR grade 1 injuries,14 of grade 2,and these was no grade 3 injuries.Conclusion Thigh muscle injury of football athletes most frequently involved the hamstring muscle,and MR is an effective tool for detecting acute muscle strains of the thigh.
4.Effect of Acupuncture plus Medication on HAMD, SDS and H-P-O Axis in Perimenopausal Depression Patients
Hongli HUANG ; Jiewen SHEN ; Yalan DONG ; Li DONG
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2017;36(6):705-710
Objective By observing the clinical efficacy of acupuncture plusBu Shen Jie Yu Qing Xin decoction (herbal decoction for tonifying kidney, anti-depression and clearing heart fire) in treating perimenopausal depression, to discuss about the effect of acupuncture plus medication on Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) and hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (H-P-O) axis in perimenopausal depression patients.Method By following a completely randomized design, sixty perimenopausal depression patients were divided into a Chinese medication group (Bu Shen Jie Yu Qing Xin decoction) with 30 cases, and an acupuncture-medication group (acupuncture plusBu Shen Jie Yu Qing Xin decoction) with 30 cases, to receive 12-week treatment in total. The HAMD and SDS were estimated prior to the treatment and in the 4th, 8th and 12th weeks; the serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol (E2), testosterone (T), prolactin (PRL), and progesterone (P) contents were detected before and after the treatment.Result Acupuncture plus medication and Chinese medication alone were both effective in treating perimenopausal depression, and the therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture plus medication was superior to that of Chinese medication alone (P<0.05). In the acupuncture-medication group, the HAMD score dropped significantly in the 4th, 8th and 12th weeks compared to that before the treatment, and the score dropped significantly in the 8th and 12th weeks compared to that before the treatment in the Chinese medication group (P<0.01). The HAMD score in the acupuncture-medication group was significantly lower than that in the Chinese medication group in the 4th, 8th and 12th weeks (P<0.01). After the treatment, the items including anxiety, insight, sleep, and despair were significantly changed in the Chinese medication group (P<0.05); 7 items were significantly changed in the acupuncture-medication group (P<0.05). The scores of anxiety, insight, sleep, diurnal-nocturnal, obstruction, and body weight in the acupuncture-medication group were significantly superior to those in the Chinese medication group (P<0.05). The SDS score dropped significantly in the 4th, 8th and 12th weeks in the acupuncture-medication group, and in the 8th and 12th weeks in the Chinese medication group (P<0.01,P<0.05); in the 4th and 8th weeks, the SDS score in the acupuncture-medication group was significantly lower than that in the Chinese medication group (P<0.05), while the between-group difference was statistically insignificant in the 12th week (P>0.05). After 12-week treatment, the contents of FSH and LH declined significantly in both groups (P<0.01, P<0.05), and the contents of E2 and T increased significantly in the acupuncture-medication group (P<0.01,P<0.05). The decrease of FSH and LH, and the increase of E2 were more significant in the acupuncture-medication group (P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion Acupuncture plus medication can improve the symptoms of perimenopausal depression, and it takes a faster action than Chinese medication alone. Acupuncture plus medication can mitigate 7 items in HAMD, while Chinese medication can improve anxiety, insight, sleep and despair. Acupuncture plus medication can produce a more significant efficacy in improving anxiety, insight, sleep, diurnal-nocturnal, obstruction, and body weight compared to Chinese medication. For perimenopausal depression, acupuncture plus medication can correct the endocrine disorder and improve depression state by down-regulating the levels of FSH and LH, and up-regulating the contents of E2 and T to improve the function of H-P-O axis.
5.R607C mutation of NOTCH3 gene and clinical features in 4 CADASIL families in Henan, China
Zhixia REN ; Yingying SHI ; Huiqin LIU ; Yue HUANG ; Mingrong XIA ; Zuzhi CHEN ; Jiewen ZHANG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2016;24(10):902-906
Objective To investigate the NOTCH3 gene mutation and clinical features in cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) families.Methods The clinical features of 4 CADASIL probands in Henan,China were analyzed retrospectively,and the incidences of other members in their families were investigated.The NOTCH3 gene mutations in the 3rd,4th,llth,and 18th exons were detected and the results were analyzed in the patients and some family members.Results Gene sequencing showed that 6 patients in 4 families and 1 mutant carrier had NOTCH3 gene R607C mutation in exon llth,they all met the clinical features of CADASIL.Three patients accompanied with vascular risk factors.The clinical stroke patients had unilateral limb weakness.All 5 patients with complete head MRIdata had thalamic infarction.Conclusions In the 4 CADASIL families of R607C mutation,the clinical features of 6 patients with CADASIL were similar,but there were individual differences in different family members.Imaging examination has important role in the diagnosis of CADASIL.The vascular risk factors,such as hyperte.
6.Association of cysteine level and bone mineral density among children with cerebral palsy
YANG Jiewen, HUANG Shaoyi, HUANG Shan, DENG Haorong, CHEN Yajun
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(11):1638-1643
Objective:
To investigate the association between cysteine level and lumbar spine (LS) bone mineral density (BMD) among children with cerebral palsy, so as to provide a basis for bone health enhancement among children with cerebral palsy.
Methods:
A total of 149 children aged 10-18 with cerebral palsy who were admitted to the G city Social Welfare Institute (Luogang District) from January 2023 to January 2024. Basic demographic characteristics of children with cerebral palsy were extracted from medical records system. Cysteine levels were measured using the enzyme cycling method. LS BMD of the children was determined by specialized rehabilitation physicians using dual energy X ray absorptiometry, and the corrected BMD Z -scores for LS were calculated. Non restrictive cubic splines and segmented multiple linear regression were employed to analyze the correlation between cysteine levels and age specific height Z -scores (HAZ scores) for LS BMD in children with cerebral palsy.
Results:
The median cysteine concentration in children with cerebral palsy was 9.13(8.42, 10.30)μmol/L, with significantly higher levels in spastic type children [9.28(8.53,10.49)μmol/L] compared to non spastic types [8.64(7.89,9.66)μmol/L]( Z=-2.46,P <0.05). The median LS BMD HAZ score was -1.07( -2.10 , -0.16), and the detection rate of decreased bone mass was 29.5%. There was an "L" shaped association between serum homocysteine concentration and LS BMD HAZ score in children with cerebral palsy. When serum homocysteine concentration was below 8.7 μmol/L, a significant negative correlation was observed between LS BMD HAZ score and serum homocysteine concentration ( B=-0.32, 95%CI =-1.06 to -0.15, P <0.05).
Conclusions
The significant negative correlation between cysteine levels and LS BMD in children with cerebral palsy at lower cysteine concentrations, which suggests a potentially higher sensitivity to the influence of homocysteine than healthy children and adolescents, warranting attention even if not reaching the standard of hyperhomocysteinemia.
7.Hypertension intervention program organized by tertiary hospitals with community health centers
Jing ZHOU ; Junfeng ZHANG ; Yinghao SHEN ; Jincheng HUANG ; Haihong TANG ; Meijuan YUAN ; Ping WANG ; Jiewen XIAO ; Deying ZHANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2012;11(9):689-691
Five hundred and nineteen patients with essential hypertension from 6 community health centers in Baoshan Distract of Shanghai were enrolled in the program,all patients received direct or indirect comprehensive interventions.These interventions were conducted by doctors from tertiary hospitals and community health serwice centers.Among these hyperpietic,462 patients were followed-up for 1 year.After interventions,the awareness rate of hypertension was significantly increased,unhealthy life styles were changed; blood pressure control rate and risk factors control rate were also increased; carotid-femoral artery pulse wave velocity and carotid-radial artery pulse wave velocity were decreased (P < 0.01 or P < 0.05).The results indicate that comprehensive interventions organized by tertiary hospitals with community health centers are effectivc in managcmcnt of hypcrtension.
8. Analysis of adverse reactions of Cattle Encephalon and Ignotin injection
Liuquan SONG ; Yanhong CHEN ; Xia HUANG ; Jiewen YAO
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2018;25(11):1395-1398
Objective:
Through the literature analysis on adverse reaction of Cattle Encephalon Glycoside and Ignotin injection, to explore the general rules and characteristics of its occurrence, thus to promote clinical rational drug use.
Methods:
The situation of domestic medical journals about the adverse reaction of Cattle Encephalon Glycoside and Ignotin injection was analyzed.
Results:
The reported adverse reactions in Cattle Encephalon Glycoside and Ignotin injection, men were more than women, 60 years of age accounted for 70.59%(12/17) of the total number of patients; 88.24% of the adverse reactions of patients were repeated after the application of Cattle Encephalon and Ignotin injection, and systemic damage accounted for 48.28%.
Conclusion
Cattle Encephalon Glycoside and Ignotin injection can cause many adverse reactions, its mechanism is complicated, so in the clinical application should strengthen protection awareness.
9.Correlation of sleep problems with emotional and behavioral problems among children with cerebral palsy
YANG Jiewen, HUANG Shaoyi, HUANG Shan, DENG Haorong, KANG Tao, CHEN Yajun
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(2):181-185
Objective:
To investigate the correlation of emotional and behavioral problems with sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy, so as to provide reference for intervention of emotional and behavioral problems in children.
Methods:
A cross sectional survey was conducted, and 402 children aged 6-18 with cerebral palsy who were adopted by social welfare institutions in Guangzhou City from January 2023 to January 2024 were selected to investigate their full time nurses. The Parents Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was used to assess the emotional and behavioral problems of children with cerebral palsy, and the Children s Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) was used to assess sleep problems. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the correlation between the sleep problem of children with cerebral palsy and the emotional and behavioral problems.
Results:
The prevalence of emotional and behavioral difficulties among children with cerebral palsy was 15.7%. The median sleep problem score of children with emotional and behavioral problems [37.0(36.0, 41.0)] was significantly higher than that of children without emotional and behavioral [35.0(34.0, 36.0)] ( Z =-5.74, P <0.01). The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that after adjusting covariables such as age, gender, cerebral palsy classification, language retardation, visual impairment and epilepsy, the total sleep problem score of children with cerebral palsy was positively correlated with the total difficulty score ( β= 0.28, 95%CI =0.17-0.34, P <0.05).
Conclusions
Sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy are associated with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Understanding of the management of sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy should be enhanced to reduce the incidence of emotional and behavioral problems in children with cerebral palsy.
10.Analysis of clinical, imaging and genetic mutations of 37 cases of cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with the subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy from 19 pedigrees
Zhixia REN ; Yingying SHI ; Zuzhi CHEN ; Mingrong XIA ; Wan WANG ; Junran LIU ; Huiqin LIU ; Shuai CHEN ; Yao ZHOU ; Yue HUANG ; Li XIANG ; Jiewen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2017;50(8):613-618
Objective To analyze the clinical, imaging characteristics and NOTCH3 mutations of cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with the subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) in Henan, China.Methods CADASIL patients diagnosed by gene or biopsy in People′s Hospital of Zhengzhou University between 2012-2016 were recruited.Clinical and imaging features of these patients were analyzed retrospectively.The distribution of NOTCH3 gene mutations hotspots was described in Henan region at the same time.Results There were 37 patients from 19 families who were diagnosed as CADASIL by genetic testing or biopsy, 27 of whom had symptoms of CADASIL.Two families were confirmed by pathological examination and 17 by genetic testing.Of these 17 families, 13 mutations were found.Mutations in exon 11 were found in eight families, in exon 4 were detected in four families, and in exon 13 were found in two families.Mutation in exons 3, 8 and 20 was detected in one family respectively.Most patients presented with stroke and several presented with cognitive decline.Twelve patients had been attacked by risk factors.Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed on 22 patients.White-matter lesions were distributed in brain stem, basal ganglia, subcortical, temporal pole, external capsule.There were 19 patients with white-matter lesions in temporal pole and seven in capsula externa, showed as a high signal in T2WI.Conclusions CADASIL patients can be associated with risk factors.T2WI hyperintensities in the anterior temporal lobe were more common than that in the capsular external.Exon 11 and exon 4 were the hotspots for the NOTCH3 mutation in Henan patients.