1.Toxoplasmosis in human being
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2001;14(1):57-60
Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease which affects both human and animals.It distributes all over the world and makes great harm to human beings.In recent years,the morbidity of toxoplasmosis in our country increased because of contacting with pets.Toxoplasmosis has no specific clinical manifestations and responds well to correct treatment.In order to raise clinicians' notice to toxoplasmosis,this article will review the disease from the aspects of etiology,epidemiology,clinical manifestation and experimental diagnosis.
2.Distribution and antibiotic resistance of pathogens isolated from patients with stroke-associated pneumonia in Department of Respiratory Medicine
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2015;(3):217-221
Objective To analyze the distribution ,antibiotic resistance of the pathogens isolated from patients with stroke‐associated pneumonia (SAP) in Department of Respiratory Medicine for better clinical medication .Methods The SAP patients who were treated in the hospital from January 2007 to January 2014 were included in this study .The pathogens were cultured and isolated .Antimicrobial susceptibility of these pathogens was analyzed retrospectively .The multidrug resistant bacteria were identified .Pathogen distribution was compared between the pneumonia associated with cerebral hemorrhage and that associated with cerebral infarction .Results A total of 50 strains of bacterial pathogens were isolated from 40 (12 .3% ) of all the 325 SAP patients ,including 46 strains of gram negative bacilli (92 .0% ) (mainly P . aeruginosa ,15 ;E . coli ,11 ;A . baumannii ,5 ;and S .marcescens ,5) and 4 (8 .0% ) strains of S .aureus ,all resistant to methicillin (MRSA) .P .aeruginosa isolates were not resistant to imipenem or aminoglycoside antibiotic ,but highly resistant to the third generation cephalosporins . E .coli strains were not resistant to imipenem or piperacillin‐tazobactam .A .baumannii strains were all multi‐drug resistant . At least 40% of these strains were resistant to imipenem ,aminoglycosides or the fourth generation cephalosporins .All the 4 were gram negative bacilli in Department of Respiratory Medicine ,mainly non‐fermentative bacteria and Enterobacteriaceae , most of which were multi‐drug resistant .MRSA is becoming an important pathogenic bacteria .The prevalence of E .coli is significantly different between the pneumonia associated with cerebral hemorrhage and that associated with cerebral infarction .
3.Expression of MT-1 and MT-2 Genes in Liver of Chronic Exposure to Inorganic Arsenate Mice
Journal of Environment and Health 2007;0(10):-
Objective To investigate the effect of MT-1 and MT-2 in liver damage in chronic inorganic arsenate exposure mice and to explore the mechanism of arsenic-induced liver damage. Methods The male Kunming mice were randomly divided into control and exposed groups. The control group was given ordinary feed and tap water. The exposed group was given ordinary feed and 300 mg/L of sodium arsenite solution by drinking water. After 10 months of treatment, the activity of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase(AST) and globulin (Glb) content were determined. The total RNA was extracted by the TRIzol-phenol-chlorofor-method from the liver tissue. The quantity of the RNA was determined by spectrophotometry and its purity was judged at a ratio of A260/A280. Then real-time PCR(RT-PCR) was used to measure the mRNA expression of MT-1 and MT-2. Results Compared with the control group, serum ALT, AST activity and Glb content were higher and the MT-1 and MT-2 mRNA content was lower in the exposed group (P
4.Therapeutic Benefit of TH,AADC,and GCH-I Genes for Parkinson's Disease in Rat Model
Ling-Ling LU ; Huan-Ying ZHAO ; Jun WU ; Hui YANG ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(02):-
Parkinson's disease(PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder with no effective protective treatment,characterized by a massive degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra(SNpc) and the subsequent loss of their projecting nerve fibers in the striatum.The major neurochemical manifestation of this disorder is the loss of the neurotransmitter dopamine(DA) in the striatum as a result of the progressive degeneration of the dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra.There have been significant progresses in recent years reporting on the use of mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)in gene therapy,with specific application towards PD.MSCs,a kind of multipotent adult progenitor cells,are considered as a useful vehicle for cell and gene therapy because of their multiple differentiation potentiality and self-transplantation.The present study was focused on treating rat model of PD using human tyrosine hydroxylase gene(hTH),human aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase gene(hAADC) and human GT Pcyclohydrolase I gene(hGCH-I) engineered MSCs,in order to provide a better understanding about the application of these cells in the therapeutic benifit of PD.The gene of hTH,hAADC and hGCH-I were introduced via recombinant adeno-associated virus(rAAV) infection into the MSCs in vitro.The genetically modified MSCs expressing hTH,hAADC and hGCH-I were transplanted into the striatum of PD rat models.The behavior,the nigra-striatal level of DA and its metabolite were detected.The results of present study were shown as follows:hTH,hAADC,hGCH-I and LacZ gene were transfected into MSCs with adeno-associated virus vectors.The HEK293 packaging cells(ATCC) were transfected with the plasmids of pAAV-hTH,pAAV-hAADC,pAAV-hGCH-I,pAAV-LacZ,pAAV-RC,pHelper by using calcium phosphate precipitation.Titer was detected using HT1080 cells.Viral particles were collected and used to infect MSCs.The purified modified MSCs expressing the three kinds of genes were selected separately and were grafted in the striatum of the PD model rats in the lesion side.The MSCs genetically modified suvived well 12 weeks after transplantation.The improvements of the behavior were observed every week after transplantation.Compared with the control group,the rounds of asymmetric rotation after apomorphine administration decreased in the groups double or triple genes engineered MSCs grafted(p
5.Age distribution of prostate specific antigen and its correlation with blood glucose and lipid in the male elderly
Ze LIU ; Yanyan GUO ; Ling LIU ; Luni WANG ; Jun WU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2011;30(11):917-918
ObjectiveTo investigate the age distribution of serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) and explore its correlation with fasting blood glucose(FBG)and lipid in the male elderly.MethodsThe levels of FBG,triglyceride (TG),low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C),high density lipoprotein (HDL-C) and PSA were reviewed in 2903 elderly men (aged ≥ 60 years) in our hospital.The subjects were classified into 6 groups by age,and PSA levels were compared among groups.The correlations of FBG,TG,LDL-C,HDL-C with PSA were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis.Results The level of PSA had the trend to increase with age.Positive association of TG,LDL with serum PSA level,but negative correlation between HDL and serum PSA level were noted in the group aged 60-64 years (r=0.10,0.15,0.12,P<0.05).In the group aged 66-69 years,there was negative relationship between FBG and serum PSA(r= 0.10,P<0.05).No relationship could be found in other groups (P>0.05).ConclusionsPSA level may increase with age,but without relation with FBG,TG,LDL-C and HDL-C.
6."The teaching practice of the optional course in ""Excel and medical data analysis"""
Yanqi ZHANG ; Ling LIU ; Yazhou WU ; Jun CHEN ; Dong YI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2011;10(10):1232-1234
The paper introduces and summarizes the teaching purpose and content project,implementation and effect of the optional course in Excel and medical data analysis.
7.Clinical effects of treating 72 patients with chronic renal failure and hemodialysis by warming kidney and invigorating spleen
Ling LU ; Lanmei ZHANG ; Jun WU ; Li REN ; Guo LIU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;(8):695-698
Objective To observe the effect of nutritional status change on hemodialysis patients of chronic renal failure and deficiency of spleen and kidney treated bytraditional Chinese medicine(TCM) of warming kidney and invigorating spleen. Methods In our center, 146 patients who were diagnosed chronic renal failure belonging to deficiency of spleen and kidney in TCM were received hemodialysis between Jun2012 and May2013. All patients were randomly divided into a treatment group (n=72) and a control group (n=74). 74 patients in the control groupreceived conventional hemodialysis and medicine treatment, and 72 patients in treatment group received conventional hemodialysis、medicine treatment and TCM treatment of warming kidney and invigorating spleen. The comprehensive nutritional assessment of all patients were treated by modified SGAN method (MQSGAN), anthropometric, biochemical and laboratory examination before and 6 monthsafter the treatment. Results The treatment group patients of modified SGAN(9.58±3.15), BMI (body mass index 19.34±0.52) Kg/m2, MAC(upper arm circumference 27.51±1.95)cm, TSF(tricepsskinfold thickness 12.92± 2.42) mm and MAMC(upper arm muscle circumference 23.64±1.96)cm were significantly improved compared with the control g roup(respectively data 13.23±3.14, 17.29±0.76) Kg/m2, (24.01±2.55, 10.58±2.71) mm, (20.71±2.04)cm, P<0.05,and treatment group patients with ALB(serum albumin 38.19±1.95)g/L, PA(prealbumin 2.23±0.16)g/L, TF(transferrin 0.21±0.04)g/L, CH(cholesterol 4.02±0.26)mmol/L, BUN(blood urea nitrogen 19.58±2.17)mmol/L and SCr (creatinine 869.54±79.15)mmol/L were significant improved also compared with the control group(respectively data 33.73±1.31)g/L, (1.67±0.25)g/L, (0.17±0.02)g/L, (3.22± 0.46)mmol/L, (16.27±1.12)mmol/L, (792.73±71.65)mmol/L, P<0.05. Conclusion Traditional Chinese medicine of warming kidney and invigorating spleen can improve the nutritional status and quality of life on patients with chronic renal failure belonging to deficiency of spleen and kidney type during hemodialysis.
8.Perioperative nursing of patients with planted soft tissue expander after breast cancer surgery
Ling HAN ; Bei WANG ; Yan WU ; Kaiwei WANG ; Jun PAN
Modern Clinical Nursing 2014;(11):41-44
Objective To explore the key points of perioperative nursing patients with planted soft tissue expander after breast cancer surgery.Method The clinical data of 55 patients with planted soft tissue expander after breast cancer surgery were reviewed to summarize the nursing measures.Result Operative process in 55 pattents were succesful,surgery time ranged from 3 to 5 hours.16 of 55 patients developed with complications and all of them were recovered and discharged.Conclusions Perioperative nursing intervention for the patients with planted soft tissue expander after breast cancer surgery can reduce the incidence of complications,improve the life quality and help them build up their confidence in social and family life.
9.Experimental study on main pharmacodynamics of Kangjun Xiaoyan Tablets
Jun MA ; Ling CHEN ; Yuan REN ; Zhiwang WANG ; Guotai WU
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(06):-
AIM: To study the mostly pharmacological effects of Kangjun Xiaoyan Tablets (Flos Lonicerae, Radix Stemonae, Radix et Rhizonia Rhei, etc.) METHODS: The pharmacological functions of KJXYT were observed by measuring its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and immune etc. RESULTS: KJXYT had remarkably protected the mice from the infection with streptococcus pneumococcus and staphylococcus aureus; had dramatic anti-inflammatory effect on the inhibited feet edema of rat induced by egg white and the ear edema of mice induced by dimethylbenzene; and had obvious effect on fever of rats caused by dried yeast; besides, and strengthened the phagocytosis of mice’s reticuloendothelial system. CONCLUSION:KJXYT serves the function of antibiosis, anti-inflammation, antipyresis and immunpotentiation. enedth
10.Transcription factor GATA2 regulates the expression of Tie2 gene in TNF-? mediated inflammatory response
Ling XU ; Xiao CHEN ; Wenyu LAI ; Jun WU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1989;0(06):-
AIM: To explore the possibility that the transcription factor GATA family member is involved in the regulation of Tie2 gene expression in the tumor necrosis factor-?(TNF-?) mediated inflammatory response.METHODS: The mRNA expression of GATA family members GATA2 and GATA3 was determined in primary human aortic endothelial cells(HAECs) and primary human pulmonary artery endothelial cells(HPAECs) before and after TNF-? treatment by real-time quantitative PCR.The activation of Tie2 gene promoter by GATA transcription factor was detected by luciferase assay.The electrophoretic mobility shift assays(EMSAs) and supershift assay were performed for verifying whether Tie2 gene expression was activated by the binding of GATA factors to Tie2 promoter.RESULTS: TNF-? increased the expression of GATA2 in HAECs and HPAECs.The highly expressed GATA2 was bound to the sequence(T/A) GATA(A/G) of Tie2 promoter,activated Tie2 gene promoter and up-regulated Tie2 gene expression.CONCLUSION: GATA transcription factor family member GATA2 up-regulates the expression of Tie2 gene in TNF-? mediated inflammatory response.