1.Research progress on pharmacogenomics of antiretroviral drugs
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2014;(7):889-892,893
AIDS has become a global disease,and a variety of drugs are used in the treatment of AIDS ,but the interindividual variabilities in efficacy and toxicity remain important limitations for the use of these drugs.Studies have shown genetic polymor-phism is the main reason for interindividual variabilities of drug reaction.In recent years,scholars focused on the pharmacog-enomics of anti-AIDS drugs and found that genetic polymor-phisms,in large part,determine the interindividual variabilities of the responese of these drugs.This paper reviews the research progress on pharmacogenomics of the four types of anti-AIDS drugs commonly used in China,including nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs),non-nucleoside reverse tran-scriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs),protease inhibitors (PIs)and integrase inhibitors (raltegravir).
2.Analysis on characteristics of externalizing problems behavior and related factors in new generation migrant workers
Lilu SUN ; Juan ZHAO ; Huan PENG
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(13):1797-1800
Objective to investigate the characteristics of externalizing problems behavior and related factors in new generation migrant workers so as to provide a decision making basis for consensus propaganda,psychological assistance and intervention.Methods A total of 1 340 new generation migrant workers(male 862,femal 478) were extracted from the gathering areas of mi grant workers in the three cities of Chongqing,Shenzhen and Hangzhou,the questionnaire survey and evaluation were performed by adopting the Youth Self-Report (YSR),Harter Self-Perception Profile(HSPP),Lum Emotional Availability of Parents (LEAP),Perceived Availability of Social Support Questionnaire(PASSQ) and Psychological Acculturation Scale(PAS).Results The tested externalizing problems were slightly higher than the non-clinical tested reasonable scoring range,the peer support had statistical difference between sexes(P< 0.01),the personal ability and comprehensive self value had significantly positive correlation (P < 0.01),and both were negatively correlated to the externalizing behavior problems(P<0.01),parents' emotional availability and support showed significantly negative correlation to externalizing behavior problems(P<0.01),the working environment support was negatively related to externalizing behavior problems(P<0.05).The prediction of personal effectiveness to externalizing prob lems behavior was obvious(P<0.01),the social acceptance(P<0.01) and overall self value(P<0.01)were the predictive factors of externalizing problems behavior,and the work environmental support had the predictive effect on externalizing problems behavior (P<0.05).Conclusion Personal ability,parents' emotional availability and support,work environmental support and social acceptance are correlated with externalizing behavior problems in new generation migrant workers.The overall self value,social accept ance,mother's emotional availability and parents' emotional support have significant prediction,while the work environmental support has a predictive effect on externalizing behavior problems.
3.Advances in frailty and malnutrition research
Juan DONG ; Yuetao ZHAO ; Jing LI ; Hong SHI ; Huan XI
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2016;35(8):907-909
As one of the major geriatric syndromes,frailty exerts adverse effects on life expectancy and quality of life of the elderly.Because of its importance,a number of methods and tools have been introduced for the assessment of frailty.Malnutrition,as an independent risk factor,interacts with frailty and is involved in its progression.This article reviews recent studies on frailty and malnutrition.
4.Cochlear Nerve Deficiency in a Child with Auditory Neuropathy
Jinling WANG ; Yi HUAN ; Lei GAO ; Juan XIE
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 1998;0(02):-
Objective To explore the auditory neuropathy(AN) characteristics in a child with cochlear nerve deficiency.Methods Audiological test,HRCT image and HRMRI from this child were analyzed.Results ABR responses were absent from the both ears while normal DPOAE in the right ear was noted with abnormal DPOAE at some frequencies in the left.The neural responses from the right cochlea were absent but weak responses were noted in the left by means of the oblique sagittal MRI on the internal auditory canal.Conclusion The child with cochlear nerve deficiency can present with electrophysiological evidence of AN.The cochlear nerve deficiency was considered about the main site of lesion and one of the etiology of AN.The inclined sagittal MRI scanning plays a very important role in assessing cochlear nerve deficiency.
5.Cystic fibrosis in 2 children with Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection
Mengni LI ; Huan LEI ; Juan FAN ; Min LI ; Lan LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(4):300-302
Clinical data of 2 children with cystic fibrosis (CF) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in the Department of Pediatrics of Sichuan Provincial People′s Hospital from April 2018 to June 2019 were retrospectively analyzed.Patient 1 was an 11-year-old girl with no history of recurrent respiratory infections. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was found in the first sputum culture.A large number of yellow and white secretions were visible under repeated fiberoptic bronchoscopy.Chest CT showed multiple spots and tree-in-bud signs around the bronchi of both lungs. CFTR gene test results revealed 3 heterozygous mutations: c.2909G>A (chr7: 117246728), c.*133T>A (chr7: 117307295) and c. *125delT (chr7: 117307285). The other patient was a 7-year-old boy with a history of recurrent respiratory infections.His parents were close relatives.Multiple cultures of sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of the boy were Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and chest CT suggested dilation and inflammation in bronchi of both lungs.Gene detection showed that the c. 380T>G homozygous mutation at chromosome chr7-117171059 resulted in an amino acid change p. leu127stop (nonsense mutation). This article suggests that CF should be considered for Pseudomonas aeruginosa infected children having signs of bronchiectasis on chest CT and a large number of secretions under bronchoscopy.Besides, it is necessary for such kind of children to perform genetic testing in time to confirm the diagnosis as soon as possible.
6.Application of project management in the first aid for acute massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2012;18(19):2241-2244
Objective To improve first aid skills in acute massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage,and increase the successful rate of rescue.Methods Project management was used from November to December,2008,14 registered nurses were trained regarding fluid infusion for patients with acute massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage.9 knowledge points was assessed before and after the training.To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of rescue between control group which included 84 patients rescued before the training from September 2006 to October 2008 and observation group which included 62 patients rescued after the training from January 2009 to July 2011.Results After the application of project management,6 of 9 training contents,including timing of deep vein catheter,selection of venous channel,adjustment of infusion speed,effect and dosage of hetastarch,significance of blood specimen draw before infusion,as well as best time limit for blood volume supplementation,were significantly improved,and the differences were statistically significant (t =4.80,8.79,5.58,7.42,5.16,4.89,respectively;P <0.01).In observation group,50 of 62 patients' bleeding stopped,10 patients vital signs were stable and 2 patients were dead,while in control group,42 of 84 patients'bleeding stopped,27 patients' vital signs were stable and 15 patients were dead,and the differences were statistically significant ( x2 =15.48,P < 0.01).Conclusions Project management is an effective method to improve nurses' skills for clinical first aid and the effectiveness of rescue.
8.Experimental study on effect of arsenic trioxide on vascular smooth muscle cells
Qin LU ; Yan-Li AN ; Zi-Yu WANG ; Dong-Sheng ZHANG ; Huan-Zhang NIU ; Juan-Juan FANG ; Gao-Jun TENG ;
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2001;0(04):-
Objective To investigate the effect of arsenic trioxide(As_2 O_3)nanoparticles on rabbit vascular smooth muscle cells in vitro in comparison with normal form As_2 03.Methods The rabbit vascular smooth muscle cells were cultured in vitro.Nano and normal forms of As_2O_3 with drug concentrations of 3?mol/L were added into the cells.Cell proliferation curve was drawn according to the light absorption values of MTT test.Flow cytometry was applied to observe the apoptosis.DNA was extracted and underwent electrophoresis.Results Cell proliferation treated with the 3?mol/L concentration of As_2O_3 was inhibited. Cell growth was inhibited markedly with increased treatment time,and the inhibition effect of nano drug form seemed stronger than that of normal form.MTT light absorption values of cells treated at 24,48 and 72 h showed statistically significant difference(H=10.934,15.039,15.539,P
9.Advance in studies on food allergy mechanism based on gut barrier.
Juan-hong WANG ; Huan-zhou LI ; Meng LI ; Su-hua PAN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2015;40(7):1240-1243
Food allergies, as a type of adverse immune-mediated reactions to ingested food proteins, have become a serious public health issue that harms children and adults health, with increasing incidence year by year. However, without effective therapy for food allergies, doctors-have mostly advised to avoid allergens and provided symptomatic treatment. According to the findings of many studies, allergic diseases are correlated with intestinal barrier function injury, as evidenced by the significant increase in the intestinal permeability among patients with food allergies. In this paper, recent studies on correlations between food allergies and intestinal barrier functions, intestinal barrier function injury mechanisms of allergic foods and food allergy intervention strategies based on intestinal barrier functions were summarized to provide reference for laboratory researches and clinical treatment of food allergic diseases.
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10.Screening and identification of HLA-A0201 restricted cytotoxic T lymphocyte epitopes from hepatitis B virus E antigen in vitro.
Juan CHEN ; Jin-Ming WU ; Huan ZHANG ; Lan HUANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2013;21(1):38-41
OBJECTIVETo identify HLA-A0201 restricted cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) epitopes derived from the hepatitis B virus e (HBe) antigen, for future use in a specific immunotherapy based on the identified epitope(s).
METHODSHBe gene sequences from the hepatitis B virus serotypes with the highest frequencies in China were analyzed by bioinformatic web-based interfaces for quantitative motif prediction, extended motif prediction, and peptide super-motif prediction. Four candidate peptides were identified: HBe1, HBe2, HBe3, and HBe4. The affinities of each were tested in vitro with T2 cells, which lack the transporter-associated with antigen transport (TAP) protein but express low levels of the MHC class I surface molecule, and measured by the T2 binding assay and DC50 assay. Flow cytometry was used to detect the fluorescence index of control and experimental groups.
RESULTSThe peptides HBe1 (LLWFHISCL), HBe2 (YLVSFGVWI), HBe3 (CLTFGRETV), and HBe4 (DLLDTASAL) were identified and tested as candidate targets. HBe2 and HBe3 showed higher HLA-A0201 affinity. HBe1, HBe2, and HBe3 showed better binding stability.
CONCLUSIONTwo peptides based on HBe antigen, YLVSFGVWI and CLTFGRETV, possess both sufficient binding affinity and stability and may represent useful HLA-A0201-restricted CTL epitopes. Further study is needed to determine the immunogenic properties of these two peptides in vivo.
Amino Acid Sequence ; Epitopes, T-Lymphocyte ; Hepatitis B e Antigens ; Hepatitis B virus ; immunology ; T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic ; immunology