1.Be vigilant for Zika virus, no need to panic
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2016;26(2):87-90
The outbreaks of Zika virus infection in different regions of the world underscore the potential for the virus to spread further in the Americas and beyond.Zika is a mosquito-borneFlavivirusand is transmitted by Aedes spp. mosquitoes.It is has been reported recently that Zika virus intrauterine infection causes fetal brain abnormality and microcephaly, and WHO encourages pregnant women in countries at risk MUST protecting themselves from mosquito bites. Until now, there is no imported case in China.We have established resource and technology storage to reply to the potentialZika cases in the future, therefore, people do not need to panic in China.
2.Application and Research Progress of Collaborative Cross mice in Infectious Disease Area
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2016;26(8):20-24
Animal model plays an important role in prevention and control of infectious disease, which could link basic research in laboratory with clinical diagnosis and treatment for human patients.Mouse is the most widely used animal model of infectious disease, however, adult immunocompetent mice are resistant to some pathogens.The highly genetically diverse Collaborative Cross (CC) mice could recapitulate many of the genetic characteristics of an outbred population, such as humans.Based on this, this review will focus on the application and research progress of CC mice in infectious disease (including viruses, bacteria, fungi etc.), which could provide useful reference data for expansion of animal model resource bank, and implement of precision medicine of major and new emerging infectious diseases.We hope this review could serve as a modest spur to induce other researchers to come forward with their valuable contributions.
3.Correlation between metabolic syndrome and osteoporosis
Qin LI ; Li YUAN ; Lili ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2014;30(2):127-129
One-hundred and eighty-eight cases of metabolic syndrome conforming to the criteria of International Diabetes Federation(IDF) were enrolled,and 166 healthy subjects served as control.Phalangeal bone mineral densities in both groups were measured.Osteocacin,bone alkaline phosphatase,and parathyroid hormone were determined with Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results:Body mass index,waist circumference,waist-tohip ratio,fasting blood glucose,blood pressure,triglycerides,total cholesterol,and low-density lipoproteincholesterol in the group with metabolic syndrome were higher than those in normal control group(all P<0.01),while high-dcnsity lipoprotein-cholesterol was lower (P < 0.01).T values,Z values,and osteocacin in the metabolic syndrome group were lower than those in control group (all P<0.05),while parathyroid hormone was higher (P<0.05).There was no significant difference in levels of bone alkaline phosphatase between the two groups.Metabolic syndrome as an aggregate of multiple metabolic disorders was prone to be accompanied with osteoporosis.Body mass index was an important protective factor of osteoporosis,triglycerides and waist-hip ratio were independent risk factors.
4.Application of the displacement of the ventricular bands-epiglottis mucosalflap in the surgical management of glottis carcinoma
Lili CHEN ; Zhaojun QIN ; Changwen DAI
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2009;(18):826-827
Objective:To investigate the plastic method of glottis carcinoma in surgery. Method:Retrospectly analyzed 29 patients with T_2 ,T_3 glottis carcinoma who admited in our department From 1996 to 2004. All of them were treated with the displacement of ventricular bands-epiglottis mucosal flap in the surgical management of glot-tis carcinoma. The tumour was primarily from vocal cords, and not exceeded 2cm. Result: All cases were success-fully renovated laryngeal cavity with the displacement of ventricular bands-epiglottis mucosal flap and followed up for 5 years after operation. Three years survival rate was 86.2% ,5 years survival rate was 78.9% ,and tube draw-ing rate was 100%. Conclusion: With this method, surgery would be simplified and the patients would keep the voiced function and swallowing function.
5.The countermeasure and analysis about the nursing resources allocation of Xinjiang production and construction corps
Lili ZHANG ; Lan ZHANG ; Jiangmei QIN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2008;24(35):55-57
Objective To discuss the nursing resources allocation status in Xinjiang production and construction corps so that reasonable allocation,utilization and management of the nursing work-forces can be strengthened for ensuring the nursing qualities and adapting to the needs of continuous development of the profession.Methods Information such as the quantity,age,education and the title of technical post of tbe nurses in the year of 2005 was collected and analyzed.Results The results showed shortage of nurses,the average doctor-nurse ratio was 1:1.20;the age structure of the objects investigated was suitable,small at beth ends and big in the middle.while more well educated and well technical post titled nurses were needed.Conclusions The quantity of nurses should be increased properly and the present nursing labors should be made use of scientifically,what's more,the training of the bilingual skill of the nurses should be given according to the multinational region features.
6.Study on the construction of standards of review for oncology nursing professional training base with Delphi method
Lili ZHANG ; Zhihui YANG ; Huiying QIN ; Yang ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(15):59-62
Objective In order to construct the standards of review for oncology nursing professional training base by aggregating the requirement of the professional training base in multiple regions in China.Methods Delphi expert consultation method by self-designed questionnaire were conducted among 21 nursing educators in medical university,nursing administrators,oncology clinicians,oncology clinical nurse specialists in hospitals.Results The Cr,Cronbach's α was 0.825,0.980.A standards of review for oncology nursing professional training base included 5 first-level indicators,19 second-level indicators and 76 third-level indicators after three rounds of consultation.Conclusions The 100-item for standards of the review is reliable and valid,which can provide objective and quantitative standards for evaluation,assessment and access of oncology nursing professional training base.
7.Determination of Influenza Virus H5N1 and H7N9 Using MASA Technology.
Jing YUAN ; Linlin BAO ; Qiang WEI ; Chuan QIN ; Lili XU
Chinese Journal of Virology 2015;31(6):607-614
To set up a new rapid method for the rapid determination of influenza virus H5N1 and H7N9 basing on the Multi-Analyte Suspension Array (MASA) technology. Sequence analysis and design of degenerate primers and specific probes were set in the comparison and analysis of H5, N1, H7 and N9 genes. In combination with MASA technology, these primers and probes were used for the determination of samples of H5N1 and H7N9 and other subtypes ( H1N1, PH1N1, H5N2, H3N2 and H9N2). We developed a rapid determination method. This method had high specificity and sensitivity that could detect H5N1 and H7N9 at one time, and could detect samples that containing 10 copies of H5N1 and H7N9. This determination method could be used for rapid determination of influenza virus H5N1 and H7N9 at one time.
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8.Real-time PCR Detection Method for the Reston Subtype of the Ebola Virus.
Lili XU ; Linlin BAO ; Songzhi GU ; Chuan QIN
Chinese Journal of Virology 2015;31(3):276-281
We aimed to develop a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detection method for the Reston subtype of the Ebola virus. The NP gene of the Reston subtype of the Ebola virus was selected as the detection object. Sequences of different subtypes of Ebola viruses were aligned using Clustal W software. The most unique and conserved regions of the Reston subtype of the Ebola virus were recruited as candidate sequences for specific primers. Primer Express and Primer Premier 5. 0 software were used to filter the optimal pair of primers for detection. Real-time PCR was carried out using optimized parameters and positive DNA prepared by serial (tenfold) dilution of a recombinant plasmid and by plotting a standard curve. In addition, the reproducibility, accuracy, and specificity of the assay were tested. Results showed that the sensitivity of detection of the Reston subtype of the Ebola virus by real-time PCR could reached 10(2) copies/microL. The linear relationship (R2) reached 0.997, the slope of the standard curve was -0.3101, and amplification efficiency was 110.145%. A sharp and narrow melting peak appeared at 79.94 degrees C for all standards in different dilutions. In conclusion, a fast and sensitive real-time PCR detection system for the Reston subtype of the Ebola virus was developed. This system could be used as a supplementary diagnostic and monitoring approach for basic and clinical studies on the Reston subtype of the Ebola virus. The detection system does not require expensive technology or specialist operators.
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9.The value of quantitatively fetal brainstem-vermis and brainstem-tentorium angles evaluation by three-dimensional ultrasonography
Lili, ZHANG ; Xuedong, DENG ; Zhong, YANG ; Xiaobing, LI ; Qin, LIANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) 2015;(2):136-141
Objective To evaluate the role of fetal brainstem-vermis (BV) and brainstem-tentorium (BT) angles in differential diagnosis of fetal cereballar vermis anomalies by three-dimensional ultrasonography. Methods A total of 335 normally developed fetuses at 18-34 gestational weeks were examined prospectively in Prenatal Ultrasound Center of Suzhou Municipal Hospital from July 2013 to July 2014 by three-dimensional ultrasonography scanning. The BV angles and BT angles were measured at the mid-sagittal sections of fetal heads which were obtained by three-dimensional ultrasonography. Sixteen fetuses with abnormal cerebellar vermis were selected. The BV angles and BT angles were measured and compared with the measurements of normal group. Results In normal fetuses, the mean of BV angles was (3.3±1.7)° , ranging from1.0 to 10.0°;the mean BT angle was (31.5±6.9)° , and ranging from 16.6 to 57.8° . In 16 cases of abnormal cerebellar vermis, 4 cases of Dandy-Walker Malformation (DWM) showed significantly upward rotated cerebellar vermises, the BV angles increased significantly (88.9±18.1)° , the cerebellar tentoriums were superior displaced, the BT angles increased remarkably (89.0±12.8) ° ;6 cases of Dandy-Walker variant (DWV) showed upward rotated cerebellar vermises, with increased BV angles (23.7±5.2) ° , and slightly increased BT angles (54.5±12.0)°;6 cases of Blake′s pouch cyst (BPC) showed upward rotated cerebellar vermises were, mildly increased BV angles (16.7±1.8)° , and slightly increased BT angles (50.3±8.2)° . The comparison results showed:BV angles increased with increasing severity of the condition in BPC, DWV and DWM;BT angles increased significantly in DWM. Conclusions The measurements of BV angles and BT angles are valuable in the differential diagnosis of fetal cereballar vermis anomalies. From 19 gestational weeks, a BV angle>60° is strongly suggestive of a Dandy-Walker malformation, while a measurement>10.0° and<20° favors the diagnosis of Blake′s pouch cyst.
10.The Mechanism Behind the Anti-Apoptotic Effects of TNK on Islet β Cell in Type 2 Diabetic ZDF Rats
Lijuan WU ; Wen SUN ; Tonghua LIU ; Lili WU ; Lingling QIN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;18(7):1126-1132
This study aimed to investigate the anti-apoptotic effects of Tangnaikang (TNK) on islet β cells in Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rats.Six male fa/+ ZDF rats were took as the control group,while other thirty male fa/fa ZDF rats were divided into five groups at random:the model group,the metformin group,the high-,mediumand low-dose TNK groups,depending on their body weight and random blood glucose.Prior to the administration,fasting blood glucose and fasting insulin were measured by drawing blood with inner canthusl.Materials were prepared when administered for six weeks.Fasting blood glucose and fasting insulin were detected again.When the sections of the rat pancreatic tissue were embedded,the morphological changes of the islet were observed via HE staining,and the apoptosis of islet β cell were observed using TUNEL.Positive expression of Caspase-3,the transduction enzyme of cell death signal,was tested by immunohistochemical method.It was found that the fasting blood glucose of the (fa/fa) ZDF rats in the high-,medium-and low-dose TNK group was significantly improved after administration (P < 0.01).The serum insulin of rats in the high-,medium-and low-dose TNK group arised compared with the model group,while the high-and low-dose TNK group showed differences in a statistical sense.Compared with the model group,the HOMA-IR of all the treatment group decreased,while significant difference was presented between the high-dose TNK group and the metformin group.HE staining showed that the morphology of the islet β cell of the rats in all the treatment group was improved.The results of TUNEL showed significantly apoptotic changes on islet β cell of the fa/fa ZDF rats.Compared with the model group,the positive expression of TUNEL in the metformin group and the high-dose TNK group were significantly reduced (P < 0.05).The result of immunohistochemistry method showed that the protein levels of Caspase-3 in the metformin group and the high-dose TNK group decreased (P < 0.05).In conclusion,it was demonstrated that TNK effectively reduced the apoptosis of islet β cells in fa/fa ZDF rats,which presented a protective effect.