1.Research on the application of flipped classroom based on MOOC in human parasitology teaching
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2021;20(1):19-21
In order to improve the quality of teaching, the teaching and research section of parasitology explores the teaching effects of human parasitology based on independent learning. Taking the clinical medicine specialty (excellent doctor class) as an example, in order to overcome the problems that the teaching content brought by traditional infusion teaching is difficult to meet the needs of modern teaching and students have low interest in learning. On the basis of optimizing teaching content and teaching methods, some courses are adopted flipped classroom teaching model based on the MOOC videos learning before class, emphasizing student-centered and self-directed learning, focusing on independent learning ability and critical thinking training, and introducing modern information technology and improving teaching effectiveness. The teaching effect shows that the student-centered teaching thought can be better reflected, students' ability of self-learning has been enhanced, and their sense of learning achievement has been strengthened, in favor of cultivating their ability to analyze and solve problems, as well as lifelong learning ability and teamwork ability.
2.Construction and identification of a recombinant Bifidobacteria (pGEX-TSO45W-4B) vaccine of Taenia solium
Biying ZHOU ; Meichen LIU ; Lifang HE
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2014;33(6):591-595
Objective To construct and identify a recombinant Bifidobacteria(Bb) (pGEX-TSO45W-4B) vaccine of Taenia solium.Methods The TSO45W-4B gene of Taenia solium was synthesized.It was expected that the fragment length of the gene was 351 bp.The gene was cloned into Escherichia coli-Bifidobacteria(Bb) shutde vector pGEX-1λT to construct a recombinant plasmid pGEX-TSO45W-4B.The recombinant plasmid was electroporated into Bb to construct a recombinant Bb (pGEX-TSO45W-4B) vaccine.The vaccine was identified by restriction analysis,PCR and sequencing,which would demonstrate that the constructed recombinant Bb (pGEX-TSO45W-4B) vaccine of Taenia solium contained the gene of fragment length of 351 bp.Results The TSO45W-4B gene of 351 bp was synthesized.Restriction analysis,PCR and sequencing results showed that the recombinant Bb (pGEX-TSO45W-4B) vaccine of Taenia solium was successfully constructed and contained the gene fragment of 351 bp.Conclusion The recombinant Bb (pGEX-TSO45W-4B) vaccine of Taenia solium is successfully constructed,which lays a foundation for the study of expression and immunogenicity of the vaccine.
3.Protective immune responses induced by recombinant Bifidobacterium-TSO45W-4B-TSOL18 vaccine of Taenia solium in domestic pigs
Qi JIA ; Meichen LIU ; Ling ZHOU ; Fengjiao YANG ; Nan JIANG ; Lingjun WANG ; Biying ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2015;34(10):717-722
Objective To study the protective immune responses induced by recombinant Bifidobacterium (Bb)-TSO45W-4B-TSOL18 vaccine of Taenia solium (T.solium) in domestic pigs challenged with T.solium eggs.Methods Twenty healthy 40 days old domestic pigs were divided into five groups by random number table according to body weight (15 kg):rBb-TSO45W-4B-TSOL18 vaccine group,rBb-TSO45W-4B vaccine group,rBb-TSOL18 vaccine group,blank vector control group and MRS control group.The content of vaccine in each vaccine group was 1 × 1011 CFU.A total of two immunization times was conducted,once every two weeks.Pigs were challenged with T.solium eggs 4 weeks after the last immunization and killed 3 months after infection.The cysticercus was counted and the reduction of the cysticercus was calculated.Blood was collected to separate sera and prepare peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBMC).The levels of IgG,IgG1 and IgG2a in sera were determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).The level of PBMC proliferation was tested using methyltetrazolium (MTT) assay.The levels of interleukin (IL)-2,interferon (IFN)-γ,IL-4 and IL-10 in PBMC culture supernatant were detected using ELISA.Results The reduction of cysticercus was 83.09%,71.36% and 74.85% in rBb-TSO45W-4B-TSOL18,rBb-TSO45W-4B and rBb-TSOL18 vaccine groups,respectively.The differences of IgG,IgG1,IgG2a levels in sera between groups were statistically significant (F =132.348,106.336,596.091,all P <0.05).The levels of IgG and IgG2a in rBb-TSO45W-4B-TSOL18,rBb-TSO45W-4B and rBb-TSOL18 vaccine groups [(366.81 ± 3.84),(334.94 ± 11.65),(333.52 ± 11.09),(87.74 ± 0.95),(84.48 ± 0.80),(84.30 ± 1.09)mg/L] were higher than those of the MRS control group [(245.94 ± 8.81),(62.61 ± 0.84)mg/L,all P <0.05].The levels of IgG1 in rBb-TSO45W-4B-TSOL18,rBb-TSO45W-4B and rBb-TSOL18 vaccine groups [(26.55 ± 1.06),(33.24 ± 1.92),(32.60 ± 1.94)mg/L] were lower than those of the MRS control group [(42.78 ± 0.87)mg/L,all P <0.05].The differences of IL-2,IFN-γ,IL-4 and IL-10 levels in PBMC original culture supernatant between groups were statistically significant (F =139.522,1 053.102,769.097,962.298,all P <0.05).The levels of IL-2 and IFN-γ in rBb-TSO45W-4B-TSOL18,rBb-TSO45W-4B and rBb-TSOL18 vaccine groups [(212.24 ± 3.12),(205.91 ± 3.18),(205.85 ± 4.35),(28.42 ± 0.28),(25.56 ± 0.28),(25.71 ± 0.35)ng/L] were higher than those of the MRS control group [(174.19 ± 2.14),(17.69 ± 0.28)ng/L,all P <0.05],while the levels of IL-4 and IL-10 [(40.45 ± 0.36),(41.38 ± 0.70),(41.52 ± 0.19),(71.45 ± 0.83),(73.38 ± 0.70),(74.77 ± 0.41)rig/L] were lower than those of the MRS control group [(52.57 ± 0.29),(94.82 ± 0.45)ng/L,all P <0.05].The differences of PBMC proliferation levels between groups were statistically significant (F =56.318,P <0.05).The PBMC proliferation levels in rBb-TSO45W-4B-TSOL18,rBb-TSO45W-4B and rBb-TSOL18 vaccine groups (0.543 ± 0.074,0.481 ± 0.028,0.530 ± 0.053) were higher than those of the MRS control group (0.242 ± 0.053,all P <0.05).Conclusions Recombinant Bb-TSO45W-4B-TSOL18 vaccine of T.solium could induce certain protection in domestic pigs.Type Th1 immune response may play an important role in induction of protective immunity.
4.Protective effect of a mixed recombinant Bifidobacterium vaccine of Taenia solium in piglets
Biying ZHOU ; Meichen LIU ; Ling ZHOU ; Fengjiao YANG ; Qi JIA ; Nan JIANG ; Lingjun WANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2017;36(8):552-556
Objective To study the protective effect of a mixed recombinant Bifidobacterium (Bb) vaccine of Taenia solium in piglets. Methods Healthy piglets of 40 days old were randomly divided into experimental group and control group, 4 in each group. Experimental group was given 1011 CFU rBb-TSO45W-4B vaccine and rBb-TSOL18 vaccine (in the ratio of 1 : 1). Control group was given Bb liquid medium (MRS). A total of two times of immunization were conducted, once for every two weeks. At different time points after immunization, the serum was separated from precaval vein blood to detect the level of IgG by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Piglets were challenged with Taenia solium eggs on the 4th week after the last immunization and killed 3 months after infection. The cysticerci were separated to count and calculate the reduction rate of cysticerci. Blood from precaval vein was collected to separate serum and prepare peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBMC). The levels of IgG,IgG1 and IgG2a in serum sampl es and the levels of interleukin ( IL )-2 , interferon (IFN)-γ, IL-4 and IL-10 in PBMC culture supernatant were determined by ELISA. The level of PBMC proliferation was tested using methyltetrazolium (MTT) assay. Results In experimental group, the level of serum IgG increased from the 2nd to the 8th weeks after immunization, and reached the highest level on the 4th week after immunization (mg/L:270 . 64 ± 1 . 94 vs 207.74 ± 2.24, t=42.479, P<0.05). Reduction rate of cysticercus was 80.48%. Compared with control group, the levels of IgG and IgG2a in serum were significantly increased, while the level of IgG1 was significantly decreased (mg/L: 364.15 ± 11.52 vs 245.94 ± 8.81, 89.74 ± 1.13 vs 62.61 ± 0.84, 20.52 ± 1.00 vs 34.11 ± 0.65, t=16.303, 38.579, - 22.772, P < 0.05). The levels of IL-2 and IFN-γ in PBMC culture supernatant were significantly increased, while the levels of IL-4 and IL-10 were significantly decreased (ng/L:215.24 ± 3.31 vs 174.19 ± 2.14, 28.21 ± 0.27 vs 17.69 ± 0.28, 40.35 ± 0.34 vs 52.57 ± 0.29, 71.34 ± 0.36 vs 94.82 ± 0.45, t =20.839, 53.623,-54.743,- 81.266, P<0.05). The level of PBMC proliferation was significantly increased (0.620 ± 0.051 vs 0.242 ± 0.053, t=10.259, P<0.05). Conclusions It is concluded that the mixed rBb vaccine of Taenia solium might give piglets a certain protection. Th1 type immune response plays an important role in the protection.
5.Research progress on physical activity of Chinese children
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(8):1275-1280
Abstract
Appropriate physical activity has positive impact on physical health of children. This review summarizes and analyzes the current situation of children s physical activity in China, adverse health impacts by low level of physical activity, influencing factors and the progress of children s physical activity assessment. Through reviewing the literature, it is found that Chinese children s physical activity levels are insufficient, with physical activity levels of boys higher than girls, increasing possible health risks in children. Also, built environment, air pollution, family and individual factors are closely related to children s physical activity. At last, this article analyzes the limitation of current research on children s physical activity, and puts forward suggestions for improving children s physical activity levels in China.
6.Hormone therapy for tuberculous meningitis patient with history of hormone allergy
Xiaowen ZHOU ; Meichen ZHOU ; Wanmei WU ; Honglan ZHONG
Modern Hospital 2024;24(3):490-492
Objective The aim is to provide drug regimen for patients who have hormone allergy history but need hor-mone therapy.Methods Pharmacists analyzed the sensitization mechanism of methylprednone in combination with insturction and literature,assisted clinicians to formulate oral hormone therapy for tuberculosis meningitis with history of menthylprednisolone and verified the effectiveness and safety of the drug regimen.Results Methylprednisolone injection contains trace amount of milk protein and should not be used in patients with definite allergy to cow's milk.After changing to oral hormone therapy,the patient did not appear allergic again,and the condition was stable.Conclusion Gucocorticoids can also induce allergic reactions,so patients'previous allergic history should be paid attention in the process of medical history collection.Meanwhile,pharmacists can also give full play to their pharmaceutical expertise to assist clinicians in formulating individualized drug administration plans to ensure the effectiveness and safety of patients.
7.Research progress of immunological pathogenesis of cysticercosis
Yue ZHANG ; Meichen LIU ; Biying ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2019;38(3):253-258
Taenia solium is one of the most important human parasites and its cysticercus and adult worms are both pathogenic.Cysticercosis caused by cysticercus is the most serious.In recent years,a large number of studies have been conducted on the immunological pathogenesis at cellular and molecular levels in local and abroad.The relation between cysticercus invasiveness and host immune effects and immunological pathogenesis has been preliminarily clarified.This article reviews the immunological pathogenesis of cysticercosis to provide new ideas for the immunoprevention and treatment of this disease.
8.Construction of prokaryotic expression system of Taenia solium 14-3-3.2 and its expression at the stages of Taenia solium adult and cysticercus
Meichen LIU ; Renhui OUYANG ; Bo LUO ; Biying ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2021;40(6):435-440
Objective:To establish the prokaryotic expression system of Taenia solium (Ts) 14-3-3.2, and observe the expression of Ts14-3-3.2 protein at the stages of Ts adult and cysticercus. Methods:Based on the Ts14-3-3.2 gene sequence obtained by the Department of Parasitology, Zunyi Medical University in the previous study, the whole gene was synthesized by PCR-based accurate synthesis (PAS) method. After double digestion with restriction enzymes Nde Ⅰ and Xba Ⅰ, the plasmid pCzn1 was ligated to construct a recombinant plasmid pCzn1-Ts14-3-3.2. Then it was transformed into Escherichia coli ArcticExpress competent cells to induce the expression of Ts14-3-3.2 protein. The expression products were analyzed and identified by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and coomassie blue staining. The purified Ts14-3-3.2 recombinant protein was obtained by Ni-affinity chromatography. New Zealand rabbits were immunized with the recombinant protein to produce Ts14-3-3.2 polyclonal antibody. Western blotting was used to detect the expression of Ts14-3-3.2 protein at the stages of Ts adult and cysticercus. Results:The recombinant plasmid pCzn1-Ts14-3-3.2 was successfully constructed. After induced expression, Ts14-3-3.2 target protein bands appeared in the supernatant and precipitated at the relative molecular weight of about 29.31 × 10 3. The purified Ts14-3-3.2 recombinant protein with His label could be recognized by anti-His monoclonal antibody, and the Ts14-3-3.2 polyclonal antibody with titer of 1 ∶ 512 000 was obtained. Western blotting showed that Ts14-3-3.2 protein was expressed at the stages of Ts adult and cysticercus. Conclusions:The prokaryotic expression system of Ts14-3-3.2 is successfully established, and the Ts14-3-3.2 polyclonal antibody with relatively higher purity and titer is obtained. The Ts14-3-3.2 protein is expressed at the stages of Ts adult and cysticercus.
9.Exploration and practice of teaching reform and course construction of human parasitology
Biying ZHOU ; Hui LIU ; Liu LIU ; Rong YAN ; Nan JIANG ; Lingjun WANG ; Minghui ZHENG ; Bo LUO ; Fang LIU ; Meichen LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2019;18(1):67-71
In order to adapt to the needs of innovative medical personnel training,Zunyi Medical University conducted teaching reform and curriculum construction for human parasitology.Key teachers were trained by strengthening the construction of the teaching staff.Through the preparation of lessons,lectures,supervision and other measures,the teaching quality has been improved.Teaching reform was carried out by the introduction of humanities knowledge,scientific research training,and formative evaluation.Through the development of quality curriculum resources,standardized teaching archives,improved scientific research,and quality service for the society,the curriculum construction of human parasitology has been greatly improved.
10.Application of mobile device-based video teaching in plastic surgery education
Shuai QIANG ; Qiang LI ; Fengyong LI ; Yu ZHOU ; Yujiao CAO ; Meichen LIU ; Kexin CHE ; Ye YUAN ; Zhen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2021;20(12):1401-1404
Objective:To assess the feasibility and effects of the mobile device-based video teaching in plastic surgery education.Methods:In the study, 22 participants were assigned into two groups according to their standardized training area. The intervention group ( n=11) which was outside Beijing had an unlimited access to video-based education; the control group ( n=11) which was in Beijing received traditional teaching. After the end of the first semester of teaching, the two groups of students were tested on theory and clinical operational theory, and the evaluation results were compared. SPSS 18.0 software was applied for t test and chi-square test. Results:After the first semester, the effect of teaching method was evaluated by the scores of written examination and clinical examination. The average scores of the written test in the intervention group were (38.82±3.22) points, while that in the control group were (38.36±2.98) points, without significant differences between the two groups ( P=0.74); the average scores of the clinical examination theory test in the intervention group and the control group were (46.36±3.44) points and (41.00±5.24) points, respectively, with significant differences between the two groups ( P=0.01). In term of total scores, the average scores of the intervention group were (85.18±4.83) points, and those of the control group were (79.36±5.52) points, with statistical differences between the two groups ( P=0.016). Conclusion:Mobile device-based video teaching in plastic surgery education can not only improve students' performance but also facilitate their clinic skills, which is worth popularizing.