1.Improvement effect and mechanism of ursolic acid on allergic contact dermatitis model rats
Yang YANG ; Ying ZHANG ; Tian LIU ; Leilei PENG ; Yun PAN
China Pharmacy 2025;36(20):2537-2541
OBJECTIVE To investigate the ameliorative effect of ursolic acid on skin inflammation in rats with allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), and explore its mechanism of action based on the Notch1/hairy and enhancer of split 1 (Hes1) signaling pathway. METHODS The ACD model was established by skin application of 2, 4-dinitrochlorobenzene. Forty successfully modeled rats were randomly divided into model control group (MC group), ursolic acid low-dose group (UA-L group, 50 mg/kg), ursolic acid high-dose group (UA-H group, 100 mg/kg), and ursolic acid high-dose+Notch1 activator group (UA-H+Jagged1 group, 100 mg/kg ursolic acid+50 ng/kg Jagged1), with 10 rats in each group. Another 10 rats with only hair shedding were selected as the normal control group. Rats in the administration groups were given the corresponding dose of ursolic acid intragastrically or/and Jagged1 by intraperitoneal injection once a day for 14 consecutive days. Twenty-four hours after the last treatment, the skin inflammation status and dermatitis scores of rats in each group were detected. The levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-17 and IL-10 in serum and skin tissue were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to detect the pathological morphology of the skin tissue. Immunohistochemical staining and immunoblotting assay were used to detect the protein expressions of Notch1 and Hes1 in skin tissues. RESULTS Compared with the MC group, both the UA-L group and UA-H group exhibited significantly lower dermatitis scores, along with varying degrees of reduction in histopathological skin damage such as inflammatory cell infiltration. Additionally, the levels of IL-6 and IL-17 in serum and skin tissues were markedly decreased, while the levels of IL-10 were significantly increased in both groups; protein expressions of Notch1 and Hes1 were decreased significantly (P<0.05), and the improvements in the aforementioned indicators were more significant in the UA-H group (P<0.05). Jagged1 could significantly weaken the improvement effects of UA-H on the above indicators (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Ursolic acid may attenuate the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and enhance the expression of anti-inflammatory factors by blocking Notch1/Hes1 signaling pathway, thereby improving dermatitis symptoms in ACD rats.
2.Motion sickness mechanism and control techniques:research progress and prospect
Zichao XU ; Ling ZHANG ; Shuifeng XIAO ; Leilei PAN ; Ruirui QI ; Junqin WANG ; Yiling CAI
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2024;45(8):923-928
Motion sickness refers to a multi-system physiological syndrome caused by abnormal acceleration and motion vision scene immersion.It occurs commonly in transportation,military operations,space exploration and other fields.This article reviews recent advances in mechanism,prediction and assessment as well as control measures for motion sickness,and discusses possible research direction of motion sickness in the future.The biological basis for motion sickness sensory conflict theory has been expanded;genomic sequencing and artificial intelligence techniques have been used as novel tools for motion sickness prediction and evaluation.Acclimatization training,anti-motion sickness medication and non-drug symptom control measures used in combination is the key for motion sickness prevention and treatment.
3.Predictive efficacy of peripheral blood gastrointestinal hormones on susceptibility to motion sickness
Zhijie LIU ; Leilei PAN ; Yuqi MAO ; Ruirui QI ; Junqin WANG ; Shuifeng XIAO ; Long ZHAO ; Yiling CAI
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2024;45(8):929-934
Objective To observe the changes of plasma gastrointestinal hormones in motion sickness sensitive and insensitive individuals before and after vertical oscillation stimulation,and to construct a susceptibility prediction model for motion sickness.Methods A total of 60 healthy male volunteers were enrolled to receive sinusoidal vertical oscillation stimulation for 45 min.The motion sickness susceptibility questionnaire(MSSQ)was filled out before the experiment.Immediately after motion,the severity of motion sickness was evaluated by Graybiel scale.The motion sickness sensitive(Graybiel score≥8 and MSSQ susceptibility index>21,n=15)and insensitive(Graybiel score≤2 and MSSQ susceptibility index<5,n=15)participants were screened.Plasma levels of glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1),cholecystokinin(CCK),leptin,ghrelin,neuropeptide Y(NPY)and orexin A(OXA)were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay before and after vertical oscillation stimulation.Logistic regression model was used to analyze the predictive effect of plasma gastrointestinal hormone levels on susceptibility to motion sickness,and a combined predictive model was established.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to analyze predictive value of the model.Results Ghrelin and CCK levels were significantly increased in the sensitive group after stimulation compared with those before stimulation(both P<0.01),while NPY and leptin levels were significantly decreased(both P<0.01).Similar results were also observed when compared with the insensitive group after stimulation.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that plasma ghrelin,CCK and NPY were independent predictors of susceptibility to motion sickness.The established susceptibility prediction model for motion sickness was logit(P)=-0.051 ×ghrelin+0.060× NPY-0.169 ×CCK+33.397.ROC curve analysis showed that area under curve(AUC)value of the prediction model was 0.988,the sensitivity and specificity were 100.0%and 93.3%,respectively,and the prediction effect was better than ghrelin,CCK and NPY alone(AUC=0.792,0.880,0.838).Conclusion The changes of peripheral gastrointestinal appetite regulating hormone levels may be related to the susceptibility to motion sickness.The combined use of these indicators can predict the susceptibility to motion sickness.
4.Improving effects of motion sickness acclimatization training of vertical oscillation simulation combined with visual virtual swell stimulation on cognitive performance
Ling ZHANG ; Ruirui QI ; Junqin WANG ; Leilei PAN ; Zhijie LIU ; Long ZHAO ; Shuifeng XIAO ; Bo LI ; Zichao XU ; Yiling CAI
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2024;45(8):935-942
Objective To explore the improving effects of motion sickness acclimatization training methods,namely sinusoidal vertical oscillation stimulation and sinusoidal vertical oscillation stimulation combined with visual virtual reality(VR)swell stimulation,on cognitive performance of individuals with extremely severe motion sickness.Methods A total of 90 individuals with extremely severe motion sickness screened by the Graybiel score during 6 h navigation were randomly divided into vertical group,vertical+VR group,and control group(n=30).The abilities of vigilance,memory,rapid calculation,information processing and visual manipulation were evaluated before and after the acclimatization training using a self-developed cognitive performance evaluation software.Results On the 1st day of training,the numbers of missed targets of the vertical group and vertical+VR group were increased in the vigilance test;the reaction time was prolonged in the short-term memory,rapid calculation,information processing and visual manipulation tasks;and the efficiency of rapid calculation was reduced.After acclimatization training,the numbers of missed targets were reduced to the baseline level in the vertical and vertical+VR groups,and the reaction time in the short-term memory,rapid calculation,information processing and visual manipulation tasks and the efficiency of rapid calculation were improved.Conclusion Motion sickness caused by vertical oscillation stimulation or vertical oscillation combined with visual VR swell stimulation can decrease vigilance,short-term memory,rapid calculation,information processing and visual manipulation abilities.Motion sickness acclimatization training can significantly improve the above cognitive abilities.
5.Training effect of vertical oscillation simulation plus visual virtual swell stimulation for motion sickness acclimatization
Junqin WANG ; Leilei PAN ; Ruirui QI ; Zhijie LIU ; Shuifeng XIAO ; Long ZHAO ; Ling ZHANG ; Zichao XU ; Yiling CAI
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2024;45(8):943-949
Objective To study the acclimatization time and effects for preventing motion sickness under sinusoidal vertical oscillation stimulation,visual virtual reality(VR)swell stimulation,and their combined stimulation.Methods Totally 120 individuals with extremely severe motion sickness during 6 h navigation were randomly divided into 4 groups(n=30):vertical group,VR group,vertical+VR group,and control group.The severity of symptoms during the training period was assessed daily by Graybiel scale,and the number of drops from flexible treadmill in the VR group was recorded.The Graybiel score of 0 for 3 d and/or the number of drops for 0 were considered as complete acclimatization.The training effect was validated by navigation under more severe sea conditions.Results The Graybiel scores of the vertical group and vertical+VR group,as well as the number of drops of the VR group were decreased with the increase of training days,and reached the acclimatization level on the 3rd,5th,and 2nd training day,respectively.The longest acclimatization time in the vertical,vertical+VR,and VR groups was 8,8,and 5 d,with an average acclimatization time of 3.6,3.9,and 2.7 d,respectively;the acclimatization rates within 5 d were 93.33%(28/30),76.67%(23/30),and 100.00%(30/30),respectively;the proportions of individuals with effective acclimatization training in the verification voyage were 86.67%(26/30),96.67%(29/30),and 66.67%(20/30),respectively;and the training efficiency was 85.19%,96.30%,and 62.97%,respectively.Conclusion Three training methods all have effects on motion sickness acclimatization,and the acclimatization period is 5-8 d.The acclimatization effects of the vertical oscillation and vertical oscillation+VR training are better than the VR training.
6.Effect of supine-posture ripple wood training on motion sickness induced by vertical oscillation stimulation
Ling ZHANG ; Jishan WANG ; Junqin WANG ; Jie SONG ; Leilei PAN ; Ruirui QI ; Zhijie LIU ; Shuifeng XIAO ; Long ZHAO ; Zichao XU ; Lei ZHANG ; Yiling CAI
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2024;45(8):950-957
Objective To observe the effect of the supine-posture ripple wood training in preventing motion sickness caused by linear acceleration.Methods Totally 61 motion sickness sensitive males were screened by a vertical oscillation simulator and divided into mildly sensitive group(Graybiel score 1-15,n=28)and severely sensitive group(Graybiel score 16,n=33).The participants in the 2 groups received 5-d ripple wood training,30 min/d.The movement frequency of the ripper wood was maintained at 0.25-0.35 Hz,with an acceleration of 0.15-0.25 g.Graybiel score during the training period was recorded.The static balance function test was conducted before and after training on the 1st and 5th day.Results During the training period,the Graybiel scores and motion sickness incidence in the severely sensitive group were decreased with the increase of training days,and all participants achieved complete acclimatization on the 4th day.The Graybiel scores of the mildly sensitive group were low during the whole period,and the complete acclimatization period was 2 d.There was no significant difference in the sway area of the severely sensitive group in static balance function test before and after training(P>0.05).The mean velocity of the severely sensitive group in static balance function test was significantly increased after training versus before training on the 1st day(P<0.01),and there was no significant difference before and after training on the 5th day(P>0.05).There were no significant differences in the sway area or mean velocity of the mildly sensitive group during the whole training period(all P>0.05).The validation experiment showed that the motion sickness incidence and the symptom severity were significantly decreased in both groups;the motion sickness incidence of the mildly sensitive group decreased from 100.00%(28/28)to 35.71%(10/28);the incidence of severe symptoms in the severely sensitive group decreased from 100.00%(33/33)to 6.06%(2/33)and the vomiting incidence decreased from 96.97%(32/33)to 6.06%(2/33).Conclusion The supine-posture ripple wood training has great effect in preventing motion sickness,with widespread use and simple operation.
7.Motion sickness susceptibility distribution characteristics and efficacy comparison of different evaluation methods
Leilei PAN ; Ruirui QI ; Zhijie LIU ; Ling ZHANG ; Long ZHAO ; Yiling CAI ; Junqin WANG
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2024;45(8):958-963
Objective To observe the distribution characteristics of motion sickness susceptibility and compare the efficacy of modified motion sickness susceptibility questionnaire(MSSQ),motion sickness history questionnaire and Graybiel scale in evaluating motion sickness.Methods The susceptibility to motion sickness and historical symptoms were investigated using MSSQ and motion sickness history questionnaire among 1 661 males in navy units A,B,and C.A total of 389 people from the unit C were selected for simulating vertical oscillation stimulation,and the severity of motion sickness was evaluated by Graybiel scale during the stimulation process.The evaluation efficacy of MSSQ,motion sickness history questionnaire and Graybiel scale for motion sickness was analyzed by receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves.Results The overall distribution of motion sickness susceptibility assessed by MSSQ and motion sickness history questionnaire in this population was right skewed.The distribution characteristics in the units A,B,and C were consistent with the overall distribution,and there was no significant difference among the 3 units.A positive correlation was observed between the MSSQ and the motion sickness history questionnaire in the units A,B,and C(rs=0.565,0.565,0.554),and both of them were comparable in assessing the incidence of motion sickness and severe motion sickness.However,the incidence of motion sickness assessed by Graybiel scale was significantly lower than that assessed by MSSQ and motion sickness history questionnaire(both P<0.05),and the incidence of severe motion sickness was significantly higher than that assessed by MSSQ and motion sickness history questionnaire(both P<0.05).ROC curve analysis showed that MSSQ had good predictive value for motion sickness susceptibility and severe motion sickness(area under curve[AUC]=0.736,0.750),while the Graybiel scale had poor predictive ability(AUC=0.559,0.557).Conclusion The right skewed distribution of susceptibility to motion sickness is preliminarily determined.During the acclimatization training for motion sickness,the susceptible individuals can be screened by MSSQ and then subjected to vertical oscillation stimulation to improve the training efficiency.
8.Effects of hospital-community-family continuous nursing mode in patients with chronic heart failure
Leilei LIU ; Jin WANG ; Yingmei SHI ; Kequn WAN ; Chen XUE ; Aihong PAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(12):1639-1643
Objective:To explore the effects of hospital-community-family continuous nursing mode in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) .Methods:Totally 140 CHF patients admitted to Hefei First People's Hospital from November 2020 to October 2021 were selected by convenience sampling and divided into the control group and the observation group according to the random number table, with 70 cases in each group. Patients in the control group was given routine cardiovascular care, while patients in the observation group received hospital-community-family continuous care on this basis. The scores of Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ), Self-Care of Heart Failure Index (SCHFI) and Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile-Ⅱ (HPLP-Ⅱ) were compared between the two groups of patients at admission and 3 months after discharge.Result:At admission, there was no significant difference in the scores of MLHFQ, SCHFI and HPLP-Ⅱ between the two groups ( P>0.05) ; 3 months after discharge, the score of MLHFQ in the observation group was lower than that in the control group, and the scores of SCHFI and HPLP-Ⅱ were higher than those in the control group, with statistically significant differences ( P<0.01) . Conclusions:The hospital-community-family continuous nursing model can improve the self-care ability, health behavior and quality of life of CHF patients, which is worth promoting in clinical practice.
9.Effect of multidisciplinary cooperation model on perioperative nursing of chronic ulcer of diabetes mellitus patients following lower extremity trauma
Leilei GU ; Hongying PAN ; Shunwu FAN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2021;37(8):744-749
Objective:To explore the effect of multidisciplinary collaboration(MDT)mode on perioperative nursing of chronic ulcer of diabetes mellitus patients following lower extremity trauma.Methods:A retrospective case-control study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 122 diabetes mellitus patients combined with chronic ulcer following lower extremity trauma admitted to Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine from January 2015 to December 2019. There were 58 males and 64 females at age of 40-76 years[(56.0 ± 4.7)years]. The wounds were located at the heel in 10 patients,at the lateral ankle in 12,at the toe in 22,at the calf in 59 and at the thigh in 19. Sixty patients received MDT care(collaborative care group),and 62 patients received traditional care(traditional care group). Visual analogue scale(VAS)and level of fasting plasma glucose were measured at days 1 and 3 postoperatively and on the day of discharge. Mental status of the patients was evaluated using self-evaluation of anxiety scale(SAS)and self-rating depression scale(SDS)after nursing. Area and depth of wounds was detected at postoperative 2 weeks and 1 month,and level of fasting glucose was measured again within 1 month after operation. The rate of amputation,incidence of debridement and direct suture rate were documented while hospitalized again at postoperative 1 month.Results:All patients were followed up for 0.5-3 months[(1.2 ± 0.7)months]. VAS was 1.0(1.0,2.0)points,1.0(0.0,1.0)points and 1.0(0.0,1.0)points in collaborative care group at days 1 and 3 postoperatively and on the day of discharge,compared to 2.0(2.0,2.3)points,2.0(2.0,2.0)points and 1.0(1.0,2.0)points in traditional care group( P < 0.05). Level of fasting blood glucose was(7.2 ± 0.8)mmol/L,(6.9 ± 0.8)mmol/L and(6.9 ± 0.7)mmol/L in collaborative care group on days 1 and 3 postoperatively and on the day of discharge,compared to(7.8 ± 0.8)mmol/L,(7.8 ± 0.8)mmol/L and(7.7 ± 0.9)mmol/L in traditional care group( P < 0.05). Scores of SAS and SDS were(8.4 ± 0.8)points and(11.2 ± 1.0)points in collaborative care group after nursing,compared to(8.7 ± 0.7)points and(12.3 ± 1.0)points in traditional care group( P < 0.05). Area and depth of wounds were(29.4 ± 3.9)cm 2 and(1.4 ± 0.4)cm in collaborative care group at postoprative 2 weeks,compared to(33.3 ± 3.6)cm 2 and(1.5 ± 0.5)cm in traditional care group( P < 0.05). Area and depth of wounds were(24.5 ± 3.8)cm 2 and(0.9 ± 0.4)cm in collaborative care group at postoprative 1 month,compared to(30.6 ± 4.8)cm 2 and(1.2 ± 0.5)cm in traditional care group( P < 0.05). Level of fasting blood glucose in collaborative care group was significantly lower than that in traditional care group at postoprative 1 month( P < 0.05). During hospital re-admission 1 month after operation,rate of amputation and incidence of re-debridement were 5%(3/60)and 7%(4/60)in collaborative care group,significantly lower than those in traditional care group[18%(11/62),22%(13/62)]( P < 0.05),and direct repair suture rate was 88%(53/60)in collaborative care group,significantly higher than that in traditional care group[61%(38/62)]( P < 0.05). Conclusion:For chronic ulcer of diabetes mellitus patients following lower extremity trauma,MDT model is superior over traditional nursing for alleviated pain,controlled blood glucose,improved psychological state,promoted wound healing and reduced rate of amputation and incidence of re-debridement.
10. Review on the etiology and complications of hand, foot and mouth disease, using data from the national sentinel surveillance program, in China, 2015-2016
Zhong ZHANG ; Yaming ZHENG ; Lili JIANG ; Hong JI ; Guoping CHEN ; Ping LUO ; Jingjing PAN ; Xiaoling TIAN ; Leilei WEI ; Da HUO ; Ziping MIAO ; Xiaoni ZOU ; Jianhua CHEN ; Qiaohong LIAO ; Zhaorui CHANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2019;40(6):627-632
Objective:
To understand the characteristics relating to the etiology and complications of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) based on data from the pilot National Sentinel Surveillance (NSS) program so as to explore the feasibility, advantages and disadvantages of the NSS.
Methods:
Data were extracted from the NSS system, conducted in 11 provinces of China from November 2015 to October 2016. Characteristics regarding the etiology, complications of HFMD and factors related to the positive rates of HFMD specimens were analyzed under the logistic regression method by SPSS 20.0 software.
Results:
A total of 4 783 specimens were collected, including 3 390 from mild, 1 390 from severe and 3 from death cases. The overall positive rate was 81.43% (3 895/4 783). Other enteroviruses (non EV71/Cox A16 enteroviruses) appeared the major serotype (52.68%, 1 482/2 813) for mild infection of the disease while EV71 was for the severe cases (65.31%, 706/1 081). The serotype spectrum revealed by the pilot NSS was almost identical with the existing surveillance system. Other enteroviruses tended to infect younger children (

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