1.Association of membrane glycoprotein PC-1 gene K121 Q polymorphism with type 2 diabetes
Mei XU ; Ling XU ; Kuanxiao TANG ; Yuanguo SI
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2001;0(05):-
K121Q polymorphism of membrane gl yc oprotein PC-1 gene was assayed by PCR-RFLP and distributions of Q, K alleles a nd KQ, KK genotypes were observed in 92 normal controls and 107 type 2 diabetic patients. The results suggest that Q allele is related to type 2 diabetes and ty pe 2 diabetes with obesity, hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
2.Topiramate monotherapy for alcohol dependence:a meta-analysis
Qiaozhi HU ; Mei ZHAN ; Ling WANG ; Ting XU
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2015;(6):349-354
Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of topiramate monotherapy in the treatment of alcohol de?pendence. Methods The Cochrane library, PunMed, EMBase, CNKI, VIP and CBM database were searched to collect the randomized contolled trials (RCTs) of topiramate monotherapy to compare with placebo or positive control drug in al?cohol dependence. Data were extracted from the included literatures after the literatures’qualities were assessed. The meta-analyses were conducted with RevMan 5.2 software. Results Thirteen trials were included. Compared with place?bo, topiramate reduced score of obsessive compulsive drinking scale(MD=-5.90,95%CI:-10.99~-0.82,P=0.02), de?creased drinks per drinking day(MD=-6.94,95%CI:-12.20~-1.68,P=0.01), and increased percentage of days absti?nent(MD=15.36,95%CI:4.15~6.56,P<0.01). The incidence of paraesthesia, taste perversion, weight loss, memory or concentration impairment, dizziness, psychomotor retardation in topiramate group was higher. But the incidence of other adverse events was similar between groups. Compared with naltrexone, topiramate significantly postponed the days to first relapse(MD=2.10,95%CI:0.23~3.97,P=0.03). The adverse events were similar between groups. Conclusions Topira?mate in treatment of alcohol dependence is effective and safety.
3.The characteristical and clinical value of Somatosensory Evoked Potential and event?related potential P300 in Patients With Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Mei JIN ; Yanzhao XU ; Jing LIU ; Ling YUE ; Suzhen SUN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(5):801-804
Objective To explore the characteristic and clinical value of Somatosensory Evoked Potential SEP and event?related potential P300 in patients with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME), trying to provide neuroelectrophysiological evidence for the pathogenesis, diagnosis and antiepileptic drug efficacy of this disease . Methods 28 patients with JME and 30 healthy controls were enrolled in the research. They were applied the SEP and P300 before and after one year treatment. Results (1) The amplitude of SEP in patients with JME was significantly higher than those in the control group(P=0.000), the abnormal rate was 75%(21/28), while the latency of SEP was no significant difference (P>0.05); The latency of P300 in patients with JME was significantly longer (P = 0.000), 2 out of 28 cases were poorly differentiated, 9 cases were longer (11/28, 39%), while the P300 amplitude was no significant difference(P=0.110). (2) After treatment, the amplitude of SEP was significantly lower (P<0.05), the latency of P300 was significantly shorter (P=0.001). (3) The amplitude of SEP had a positively linear relationship with the latency of P300 (r = 0.818, P = 0.000). Conclusions The SEP amplitude was significantly higher in patients with JME, often accompanied by a huge SEP, so SEP can provide electrophysiological evidence for the pathogenesis and diagnosis of this disease.And P300 may give a chance to find the subclinical cognitive abnormalities and to intervent it early. The SEP had a positively linear relationship with the P300, simultaneously dynamic monitoring the change of SEP amplitude and P300 latency may become an objective evaluation for the antiepileptic drug efficacy.
4.Effects of grape seed proanthocyanidin extracts on advanced glycation end product receptor and connective tissue growth factor in the myocardium of diabetic rats
Mei CHENG ; Baoying LI ; Qian WANG ; Ling XU ; Haiqing GAO
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2011;30(11):958-961
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of grape seed proanthocyanidin extracts (GSPE) on advanced glycation end product receptor (RAGE),NF-Κb and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) in the myoeardium of diabetic rats.MethodsTotal 30 streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rats were randomly divided into 2 groups:diabetic group (DM1,n-15) and GSPE (250 mg/ kg,i.g) treated diabetic group (DM2,n= 15).Another two control groups:normal rats(C1,n= 10)and normal rats treated with GSPE (250 mg/kg,i.g) (C2 group,n= 10) were also observed.After 24 weeks,blood was collected to measure fasting plasma glucose (FBG) and RAGE.The protein expression of NF-Κb was determined in myocardial tissue by immunohistochemical staining and Western blot.The protein expressions of RAGE and CTGF were measured by Western blot.Results The levels of FBG and RAGE were significantly higher in diabetic rats than in control rats (P<0.05).After GSPE treatment,RAGE level significantly reduced (P<0.05),but FBG had no change in diabetic rats.The protein expressions of RAGE,NF-Κb and CTGF in the myocardial tissue of diabetic rats had marked increase compared with control rats (P< 0.05),however,their levels significantly reduced after GSPE treatment (P<0.05).ConclusionsGSPE may protect diabetic rats against cardiomyopathy,possibly by decreasing the protein expressions of RAGE,NF-Κb and CTGF.
5.Detection of Beta-lactamases in Multi-resistant Citrobacter Strains
Mei ZHU ; Wei XU ; Tao LI ; Huazhi LING ; Ying HUANG ; Yuanhong XU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(09):-
OBJECTIVE To investigate beta-lactamases production in multi-resistant Citrobacter strains isolated from the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University.METHODS Standard agar dilution method was used to determine the minimal inhibitory concentration(MIC) of 52 clinically isolated Citrobacter strains,improved three-dimensional tests were performed to detect the ESBLs-producing,AmpC-producing and MBL-producing strains in 31 Citrobacter isolates,then beta-lactamases-encoding genes were amplified by polymerase chain reaction(PCR).RESULTS Thirty one Citrobacter strains were resistant to many beta-lactams antibiotics.Twenty four strains ESBLs-producing,3 AmpC-producing and 2 ESBLs-producing plus AmpC-producing strains have been detected by improved three-dimensional tests,and not found MBL-producing ones.Twenty strains had blaTEM gene and 1 strain had blaSHV gene,8 strains had blaCTX-M-1 gene,15 strains had blaCTX-M-13 gene and 5 strains had blaCIT gene by PCR.CONCLUSIONS Multi-resistant Citrobacter strains produce one or more types of ESBLs and AmpC beta-lactamase,it may be an important reason of resistance to beta-lactams antibiotics.
6.Aeromonas hydrophila bloodstream infection in patients with hematologic diseases: a report of 4 cases
XU Yan-ling ; YANG Xu ; LI Jiang ; HE Wei ; HE Ping-an ; LYU Mei ; BI Hui
China Tropical Medicine 2022;22(11):1028-
Abstract: To report the diagnosis, treatment and outcome of 4 patients with hematological diseases complicated with Aeromonas hydrophila bloodstream infection in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, further clarify the importance of blood culture and deepen the clinical understanding of the disease. Four patients with hematological diseases complicated with Aeromonas hydrophila bloodstream infection treated in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University from 2017 to 2021 were recruited as the study objects. The clinical manifestations, blood culture collection, detection time of Aeromonas hydrophila, laboratory examination, treatment and prognosis of the patients were retrospectively analyzed. In this study, 4 cases were male patients with hematological diseases, who were in myelosuppression after chemotherapy. After fever, blood culture was collected and Aeromonas hydrophila was detected. The positive time of blood culture in 4 cases ranged from 4 to 11 hours. The results of antibiotic sensitivity showed that it was highly sensitive to the second, third and fourth generation cephalosporins, quinolones and carbapenems. Four patients were treated with imipenem cilastatin sodium in the early stage, and one patient recovered after active anti infection and leukocyte raising treatment. One patient did not complete chemotherapy due to a request for discharged, and the follow-up was unknown. Two patients developed rapidly into necrotizing fasciitis and died later. Hematological diseases complicated with Aeromonas hydrophila bloodstream infection are rare, but the mortality rate is high. For patients with repeated fever and considering infection, blood culture should be carried out as soon as possible to confirm the pathogen and drug sensitivity test. During clinical treatment, the treatment should be adjusted in time in combination with the patient's situation. In addition to anti-infection treatment, the patient's immunity should be improved and the development of necrotizing fasciitis should be vigilant.
Keywords: Aeromonas hydrophila; hematologic diseases; leukemia; bloodstream infection; blood culture; necrotizing fasciitis
9.Detection of Metallo-?-lactamase Produced by Chryseobacterium indologenes and Their Genotypes
Xianghong LIN ; Tao LI ; Mei ZHU ; Huazhi LING ; Xiaoli CHEN ; Yuanhong XU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 1994;0(01):-
OBJECTIVE To investigate the antibiotical resistance and to understand the phenotype and genotype of metallo-?-lactamase in Chryseobacterium indologenes.METHODS The MIC to 25 C.!indologenes strains was detected by agar dilution method.Phenotype of metallo-?-lactamase was detected by three-disc synergy test and modified three dimension test.Polymerase chain reaction(PCR)amplification for both metallo?-lactamase and integrase gene was conducted for all isolates.Complete coding gene of metallo-?-lactamase and their DNA sequence analysis was conducted.Conjugation experiment was used to study the transmission of metallo-?-lactamase encoding gene.pIs Of ?-lactamase was measured by isoelectric focusing assay.RESULTS The antibiotical resistance of C.indologenes to imipenem and meropenem was 88.0%,respectively.However,gatifloxacin,levofloxacin and rifampin had better antimicrobiotial ability to C.indologenes compared with other antibiotics in MIC Nineteen strains were identified to produce metallo-?-lactamase using three-disc synergy test and modified three dimension test.Twenty strains were detected to have metallo-?-lactamase genotype by PCR amplification using IND-like common prime sets and four prime sets of complete coding gene.Among them,9 strains were detected to have blaIND-1 genotype and 10 strains to have blaIND-2 genotype,strain CI-25 was identified to have blaIND-like genotype.The mutation of base sequences and amino acid sequences in 5 strains were found simultaneously.Conjugation experiment showed that metallo-?-lactamase encoding gene couldn′t transfer.Nineteen strains had 1 or 2 bands on isoelectric focusing electrophoresis.Strain CI-5 was proved to have blaIND-1,but phenotype of metallo-?-lactamase was negative.CONCLUSIONS C.indologenes has high rate of metallo-?-lactamase producing,and thus it is difficult to treat.The major genotype of metallo-?-lactamase for C.indologenes is blaIND-1 and blaIND-2 in Hefei.The expression of blaIND could exist negative or low level occasionally.
10.A Relevant Research on Constitutional Type of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Patients with Triple-negative Breast Cancer and TOP2A Gene Expression
Ling HUANG ; Mei JIANG ; Ningyuan LIU ; Hui XU ; Liyun YUE ; Runze LI
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(1):14-17
Objective To explore the correlation between TOP2A gene expression and TCM constitutional types of patients with triple-negative breast cancer.Methods The questionnaire for constitution of Chinese medicine was used to identify the TCM constitutional types of 71 patients with triple-negative breast cancer and TOP2A gene alterations were quantified by real-time PCR. 2-ΔΔCt was used to analyze the expressions of each group. SPSS17.0 was employed to analyze the correlation between TOP2A gene amplification and TCM constitutional types.Results Totally 71 patients were divided into general type (0 case), Qi deficiency type (18 cases), Yang deficiency type (10 cases), Yin deficiency type (12 cases), Qi stagnancy type (7 cases), blood stasis type (10 cases), phlegm wet calculus type (8 cases), damp-heat type (6 cases), and special type (0 case). All of them were biased constitutional types, of which Qi deficiency constitution (25.35%), Yin deficiency constitution (16.90%), blood stasis constitution (14.08%) took the majority. TOP2A gene amplification was negative correlated with each constitutional type (P<0.05).Conclusion Biased constitutional types were the main types of TCM constitutional type of patients with triple-negative breast cancer. The main three biased constitutional types of triple-negative breast cancer were Qi deficiency constitution, Yin deficiency constitution and blood stasis constitution. TOP2A gene expression in patients with triple-negative breast cancer was normal or less expressed, which predicted low chemotherapy sensitivity and poor prognosis.