1.Research in reliability and validity of Chinese version of Emotional Intelligence Scale in nursing students
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(1):67-69
Objective To argue whether the Chinese version of Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS) can be used to evaluate emotional intelligence of nursing students through studying its reliability and validity,and provide basis for the study of emotional intelligence of nursing students.Methods Using stratified random sampling method,Chinese version of EIS compiled by Wang Caikang was used to carry out the questionnaire survey among university and college students of different nursing specialty,using Cronbach coefficient alpha and factor analysis method to study the reliability and validity.Results Each dimension and total reliability of the Chinese version of EIS were 0.735,0.815,0.801,0.790,0.821.Through the principal component analysis,four common factors were extracted,the cumulated variance contribution of the four factors was 55.468%.Conclusions Chinese version of EIS has good reliability and validity,which is fully applicable to nursing students' emotional intelligence research.
2.Epidata and SPSS software in dealing with multiple choice entry and statistical analysis methods in the study
Shaopeng LIU ; Zhongchang HUA ; Lulu DENG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(19):47-49
Objective To explore how to use Epidata and SPSS software in process of coding,entry and statistical analysis of multiple choice conveniently and quickly.Methods On the basis of the hospital demands for nursing graduates behavior questionnaire,Epidata and SPSS software was adopted to realize information coding,entry and statistical analysis of multiple choice,directional selection problem,sort multiple-choice questions.Results Through examples show,a combination of the two software carried on reasonable coding,entry and processing in the three different types of multiple-choice questions,involved in the hospital demands for nursing graduates behavior questionnaire,and gave registration interface of Epidata software,multiple choice encoding and SPSS data analysis process.Conclusions The combination of the two kinds of software can greatly improve the speed of data entry,especially when the data sample is large.
3.Effect of calories restriction on ER stress in the liver of high fat diet rats
Lulu CHEN ; Ningxu LI ; Xiangqun DENG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(03):-
AIM: To study the effect of calories restriction on endoplasmic reticulum(ER) chaperone protein 78-kD glucose regulated protein(GRP78) mRNA expression in the liver of high fat diet rats,in order to explore the mechanism of how calories restriction improves insulin resistance.METHODS: Wistar rats(n=24) were randomly divided into 3 groups: normal chow(NC) group,was fed free normal chow(18.94% of calories as fat) for 12 weeks;high fat group(HF) was fed high fat diet(50.55% of calories as fat) for 12 weeks;calories restriction group(CR) was fed high fat diet for 8 weeks at first,then given 50% of diet consumed by the same age NC group.Changes of body weight,height,and food intake were recorded.At the end of experiment,HOMAIR,the rate of visceral fat(including perirenal fat and epididymal fat) vs weight,plasma protein,blood lipid(including total cholesterol and triglyceride),hepatic GRP78 mRNA and hepatic histological changes(including light microscopic studies and electron microscopic studies) were detected.RESULTS:(1) Animals in HF group had an obviously elevation of fasting insulin(27.51?3.51) mU/L vs(15.46?2.25) mU/L,triglyceride(1.35?0.25) mmol/L vs(0.67?0.10) mmol/L,total cholesterol(2.59?0.34) mmol/L vs(1.41?0.28) mmol/L and insulin resistance index HOMAIR(5.85?0.23 vs 2.85?0.60) compared with NC group,and also had obviously lipid accumulations in the liver.(2) After calories restriction,all the abnormal elevated biochemical indicators were decreased to normal levels,the hepatic lipid accumulations were also improved.(3) The changes of liver ultrastructure in HF group showed rough endoplasmic reticulum enlargement,fragmentation,taking off grain,and with glycogen solution.The changes in CR group were nearly the same as those in NC group.(4) High fat diet induced the expression of GRP78 mRNA, calories restriction might reverse it.CONCLUSION: Reasonable food calories restriction is a good method to improve insulin resistance,partly due to improvement of endoplasmic reticulum stress in liver.
4.EFFECTS OF CATCH-UP GROWTH AFTER SEMISTARVATION ON INSULIN RESISTANCE IN RATS
Lulu CHEN ; Ningxu LI ; Xiangqun DENG
Acta Nutrimenta Sinica 1956;0(04):-
Objective: To study the effect of catch up growth after semistarvation on insulin resistance in rats. Methods: Wistar rats (n=40) were randomly divided into 5 groups: normal chow group (NC given diet with 18.94% of calories as fat for 12 w); high fat group (HF, given diet with 50.55% of calories as fat for 12 w); food restriction group (FR, 50% of their normal spontaneous food for 4 w); refeeding normal chow group (RN, after 4 w semistarvation, given normal diet for another 8 w ); refeeding high fat diet group (RH, after 4 w semistavation, given high fat diet for 8 w). Changes of body weight, height, and food intake were recorded. At the end of experiment, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMAIR), the rate of abdominal fat (including perirenal fat and epididymal fat) vs weight, plasm protein, blood lipid (including total cholesterol and triglyceride) were detected. Results: There were 82.5% rats getting catch-up growth in refeeding groups. Body weight of both refeeding groups could not catch that of NC group, but the rate of visceral fat vs weight was higher than that of NC group, and this rate of RH group was close to that of HF group. The changes of visceral fat vs body weight were consistent with that of TG levels. All nutritional status except high fat diet could not influence total cholesterol levels. RH and RN group’s HOMAIR were higher than those of NC group and HF group. All groups have similar fastingglucose levels. Conclusion: Catch-up growth can induce insulin resistance, but is not consistent with fat accumulation and hypertriglyceridemia in rats.
5.Establishment and identification of a ClC-3/MMTV-PyMT hybrid mouse strain
Lulu DENG ; Qin LI ; Hui WU ; Jianwen MAO ; Bin XU
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2014;(6):17-21
Objective To establish a CLCN3/MMTV-PyMT double transgenic mouse model of spontaneous breast tumor with simultaneously overexpressing ClC-3.Method CLCN3 transgenic mice were crossed with MMTV-PyMT spon-taneous mammary tumor model mice.The genotype was determined by PCR.The expression of ClC-3 in tissues was detec-ted by immunofluorescence and Western blot.Results CLCN3 and MMTV-PyMT transgenic mice were bred and CLCN3/MMTV-PyMT hybrid mouse model was successfully established.The ClC-3 expression in CLCN3/MMTV-PyMT hybrid mice was higher than that in the MMTV-PyMT mice, assessed by immunofluorescence and Western blot analysis.Conclu-sions Transgenic mouse models of spontaneous breast cancer with simultaneously overexpressing ClC-3 are successfully es-tablished.The double transgenic mice provide a good animal model for further research of ClC-3 in tumor growth and metas-tasis.
6.Efficacy and safety of risedronate sodium in treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Yuming, LI ; Zhongzhi, ZHANG ; Xiuling, DENG ; Lulu, CHEN
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2005;25(5):527-9
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of risedronate sodium in treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis, one-year randomized, double blind clinical trial was performed among 54 women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. The changes were compared in bone mineral density (BMD), bone metabolism markers and adverse events after 12 months oral administration of risedronate sodium. BMD was measured by dual energy X-ray absorptionmetry (DEXA) and bone turnover marker was detected. The results showed that there was a significant increase in BMD of the lumbar spine (3.29% +/- 1.18%, 4.51% +/- 1.64% respectively) after 6 and 12 months in the risedronate treatment group versus placebo control group (-0.62% +/- 0.24%, 0.48% +/- 0.18% respectively). Bone turnover was decreased to a stable nadir over 6 and 12 months for resorption markers [N-Telopeptide (NTx), P < 0.05] and over 12 months for formation marker (ALP, P < 0.05; BGP, P < 0.05). The safety profile of risedronate sodium was similar to that of placebo. There were no trends toward increased frequency of any adverse experience except for gastrointestinal symptoms (7.1%), rash (7.1%) and hematuria (3.6%), which were usually mild, transient, and resolved with continued treatment. It was concluded that risedronate was an efficacious and safe drug in treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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7.The clinicopathological features of solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas and the application of LEF-1 in its diagnosis
Ronglei HU ; Lulu DENG ; Hui JIANG ; Jianming ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2017;17(2):114-118
Objective To analyze the application of clinicopathological features and LEF-1 in the diagnosis of solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas (SPN).Methods Clinical and pathological data of 227 cases who were pathologically diagnosed as pancreatic SPN at Changhai Hospital from Jan 2000 to Dec 2015 were collected and analyzed.Immunochemical assay was used to detect the expression of LEF-1 in 132 cases of SPN, and the results were compared with β-catenin, which is most commonly used for diagnosing SPN.Results 81.9% of patients with SPN were female (186/227).Mean age at the onset was 34 years.Mean tumor size was 5.4 cm.48.5% tumors were localized in the pancreatic tail, and 33% in the head.46.3% tumors were cystic and solid, 42.3% were solid, and 11.4% were cystic.There were 2 cases of lymph node metastasis (0.9%), 15 cases of vascular tumor thrombus (6.6%), 14 cases of nerve invasion (6.2%), and 13 cases of adjacent organs invasion (5.7%) based on microscopic observations.Immunochemical analysis showed that 130 of 132 cases with SPN expressed LEF-1 with strong nuclear positivity, and the positivity rate was 98.5%.But no obvious expression of LEF-1 can be seen in normal pancreatic tissue and other pancreatic tumors.The specificity was 100%.The positivity of β-catenin expression in SPN was 96.6%(144/149), and β-catenin was positively expressed in only one case of acinar cell carcinoma.Tumors were completely removed by surgery in 165 cases, and the median follow-up was 51 months.By Oct 31, 2016, 162 patients (98.2%) survived, 5 had liver metastasis, and 1 had recurrence.Conclusions SPN is predominantly encountered in young female patients, and the clinical manifestations are not specific.LEF-1 can be used as a specific marker for the diagnosis and differentiation of SPN, which is more accurate than β-catenin.
8.Differences of glucose metabolism between adipose tissue and skeletal muscle in the early stage of catch-up growth in rats and its mechanism
Lulu CHEN ; Xiaofen WANG ; Juan ZHENG ; Xiulin DENG ; Jiaoyue ZHANG ; Tianshu ZENG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2008;24(3):244-247
Objective To observe the glucose utilization in adipose tissue and skeletal muscle during catch-up growth, and to explore the mechanism of catch-up growth of adipose tissue. Methods Male Wistar rats were randomly divide into normal control group(NC)and catch-up group(RN). Rats in RN group received 50%of food consumed by NC group for 4 weeks, then were re-fed spontaneously as the rats in NC group. In the end of the fifth week(NC1 group and RN1 group)and the sixth week(NC2 group and RN2 group), the experiment was performed. [3]-2-deoxy-glucose was used for detecting the glucose uptake rate. RT-PCR and Western-blot were used for detecting the levels of mRNA and membrane protein of glucose transporter-4(Glut4). Results The glucose uptake rates in adipose tissue and skeletal muscle of RN1 group increased by 189.6%(P<0.01)and reduced by 36.5%(P<0.05)respectively, as compared with NC1 group. After 2 weeks of catch-up growth, the glucose uptake rates in adipose tissue of RN2 group increased by 157.3%(P<0.01)and decreased by 41.5%(P<0.05) in skeletal muscle as compared with NC2 group. However. no significant difference in Glut4 mRNA levels in muscle or in adipose tissue between NC and RN groups were found. The membrane protein of GIut4 after insulin-stimulating in RN1 group and RN2 group reduced by about 46.5%(P<0.01)and 32.1%(P<0.05)in muscle and increased by 116.5%(P<0.01)and 89.9%(P<0.01)in adipose tissue respectively. Conclusion There exists the redistribution of glucose from skeletal muscle to adipose tissue during the early stage of catch-up growth, which results in the catch-up growth of adipose tissue. This change is induced by the tissue-specific alteration of insulin-stimulated Glut4 protein translocation.
9.Changes of serum gastrin and CCK2R expression of visceral adipocytes in catch-up rats
Huiqing LI ; Lulu CHEN ; Xiuling DENG ; Jiaoyue ZHANG ; Yunfei LIAO ; Zhenhua LIU ; Huijie SONG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2011;27(7):607-609
Wistar rats(n=24) were divided into normal control group(NC), food restriction group(FR), and catch-up group(RN). Serum glucose,lipids, gastrin, the ratio of visceral fat to body fat, adipocyte CCK2R mRNA and protein levels were determined. Compared with NC group, FR rats had lower serum gastrin and visceral fat formation. The adipocyte CCK2R mRNA and protein levels of FR rats were lower than those of NC rats. Serum gastrin level of RN rats was higher than those of FR and NC rats(P<0.05). The ratio of visceral fat to body fat in RN rats increased compared with FR rats and was close to that of NC rats. The adipocyte CCK2R mRNA and protein levels of RN rats were higher than those of FR and NC rats. Gastrin and its receptor pathway possibly play a role in the mechanism of visceral fat accumulation in catch-up rats.
10.Correlation between serum anti-MICA antibodies and chronic rejection in renal transplant recipients
Lixin YU ; Junsheng YE ; Lulu XIAO ; Guobao WANG ; Wenfeng DENG ; Yun MIAO
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2010;31(6):340-342
Objective To explore the relationship of serum anti-MICA antibody and development of chronic rejection (CR) after renal transplantation. Methods The enrolled 105 patients included 43 cases of CR, and 62 cases of functioning renal allograft as controls. Data including PRA level before transplantation, HLA mismatch, cold ischemic time, SCr at discharge, immunosuppressive regimen,and months after transplantation were analyzed. Blood samples were collected immediately after grouping for anti-MICA antibodies, SCr determination. Acute rejection episodes and renal allograft function which was evaluated by △SCr/M [(SCr at present - SCr at discharge) /months after transplantation) were compared between anti-MICA-antibody positive patients and anti-MICA-antibody negative patients. Results There was no significant difference in gender, age, HLA mismatch, cold ischemic time, immunosuppressive regimen, SCr at discharge, months after transplantation between CR and control groups (P>0.05). Serum creatinine level and number of antiMICA-antibody positive patients in CR group were significantly increased as compared with those in control group (P<0.01 ). Acute rejection episodes during the first 3 months after transplantation in anti-MICA-antibody positive patients were significantly more than those in anti-MICA-antibody negative patients (P<0.05),and the △SCr/M in the former was higher than that in the latter (8.3 +3.6 vs 2.4 ± 2.6, P<0.05). Conclusion Humoral immunoreaction mediated by MICA partly participates the development of CR after renal transplantation. MICA antibody is a risk factor affecting long-term allograft function.