1.Effect of propfol on the function of gap junction in HeLa cells transfected with Cx32/Cx26 plasmid
Yuping ZHAO ; Meixi XU ; Wei LI ; Weian ZENG ; Bing LIU ; Liang TAO ; Xudong WANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2010;30(6):651-653
Objective To investigate the effect of propofol on the function of gap junction (GJ) in HeLa cells transfected with Cx32/Cx26 plasmid. Methods Cervical cancer HeLa cells transfected with Cx32/Cx26 was given as present by professor Andrew L. Harris from New Jersey Dental Medical School, department of pharmacology and physiology. The transfected cells were selected by G-418. The effective GJ channels were identified by "Parachute Assay". The cells were randomly divided into 6 groups: Ⅰ control group (group C); Ⅱ fat emulsion group was exposed to fat emulsion 10 μg/ml (group E); Ⅲ 18-α-GA group was exposed 18-α-GA (gap junction blocker) 1.0 μg/ml (18-α-GA); Ⅳ, Ⅴ, Ⅵ propofol groups were exposed to propofol 1.3, 2.2 and 3.2μg/ml respectively (group P1, P2, P3). The transfected HeLa cells were incubated at 37 ℃ for 4 h. Gap junction function was assessed using fluorescent indicators Calcine-AM which emits green fluorescence and CM-Dil which emits red fluorescence. The small molecular Calcine-AM can pass through gap junction and enters HeLa cells while the large molecular CM-Dil cannot pass through gap junction and stays in the loading cells. Fluorescent indicator transmissibility and inhibition rate were calculated. Results The fluorescent indicator transmissibility was significantly lower and inhibition rate higher in group 18-α-GA, P1, P2 and P3 than in control group. There was nosignificant difference in the fluorescent indicator transmissibility and inhibition rate between group C and E. The inhibition of GJ function by propofol was dose-dependent. Conclusion Propofol can inhibit the function of GJ in HeLa cells transfected by Cx32/Cx26 in a dose-dependent manner.
2. Analysis of the pathogenic characteristics of fungal bloodstream infection in severe burn patients
Cheng ZHANG ; Yali GONG ; Xiaoqiang LUO ; Meixi LIU ; Yunlong SHI ; Tengfei LIU ; Hangyu LI ; Yizhi PENG
Chinese Journal of Burns 2020;36(1):37-41
Objective:
To retrospectively analyze the diagnosis time, pathogen distribution, and drug resistance of fungal bloodstream infection in severe burn patients.
Methods:
Blood samples were collected from 55 severe burn patients with fungal bloodstream infection (including 46 males and 9 females, aged 42 (1, 78) years) admitted to the intensive care unit of the Institute of Burn Research of the First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University (the Third Military Medical University) from July 2011 to May 2019 for retrospective analysis. Microbial monitoring system was used to cultivate pathogens, API yeast identification kit and
3. Clinical characteristics of burn patients infected with Stenotrophomonas maltophilia and antibiotic resistance of the strains
Lin CHENG ; Yali GONG ; Xiaoqiang LUO ; Cheng ZHANG ; Meixi LIU ; Yizhi PENG
Chinese Journal of Burns 2018;34(2):78-82
Objective:
To investigate the clinical characteristics of burn patients infected with
4. Analysis of distribution and drug resistance of pathogens isolated from 159 patients with catheter-related bloodstream infection in burn intensive care unit
Xiaoqiang LUO ; Yali GONG ; Cheng ZHANG ; Meixi LIU ; Yunlong SHI ; Yizhi PENG ; Ning LI
Chinese Journal of Burns 2020;36(1):24-31
Objective:
To analyze the distribution and drug resistance of pathogens isolated from patients with catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) in burn intensive care unit (BICU).
Methods:
From January 2011 to December 2018, among 2 264 patients who were peripherally inserted central venous catheter at the BICU of the First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University (the third Military Medical University), hereinafter referred to as the author′s unit, 159 patients were diagnosed CRBSI, including 131 males and 28 females, aged 43 (1, 79) years. The pathogens primarily isolated from peripheral venous blood and central venous catheter blood/anterior central venous catheter specimen of patients with CRBSI were retrospectively analyzed. API bacteria identification kits and automatic microorganism identification instrument were used to identify pathogens. Broth micro-dilution method or Kirby-Bauer paper disk diffusion method was used to detect the drug resistance of the pathogens to 5 antifungal drugs including fluconazole and itraconazole, etc., and 37 antibacterial drugs including tigecycline and imipenem, etc. Modified Hodge test was used to further identify imipenem- and meropenem-resistant
5.High Systemic Inflammation Response Index (SIRI) Indicates Poor Outcome in Gallbladder Cancer Patients with Surgical Resection: A Single Institution Experience in China
Lejia SUN ; Wenmo HU ; Meixi LIU ; Yang CHEN ; Bao JIN ; Haifeng XU ; Shunda DU ; Yiyao XU ; Haitao ZHAO ; Xin LU ; Xinting SANG ; Shouxian ZHONG ; Huayu YANG ; Yilei MAO
Cancer Research and Treatment 2020;52(4):1199-1210
Purpose:
The systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) has been reported to have prognostic ability in various solid tumors but has not been studied in gallbladder cancer (GBC). We aimed to determine its prognostic value in GBC.
Materials and Methods:
From 2003 to 2017, patients with confirmed GBC were recruited. To determine the SIRI’s optimal cutoff value, a time-dependent receiver operating characteristic curve was applied. Univariate and multivariate Cox analyses were performed for the recognition of significant factors. Then the cohort was randomly divided into the training and the validation set. A nomogram was constructed using the SIRI and other selected indicators in the training set, and compared with the TNM staging system. C-index, calibration plots, and decision curve analysis were performed to assess the nomogram’s clinical utility.
Results:
One hundred twenty-four patients were included. The SIRI’s optimal cutoff value divided patients into high (≥ 0.89) and low SIRI (< 0.89) groups. Kaplan-Meier curves according to SIRI levels were significantly different (p < 0.001). The high SIRI group tended to stay longer in hospital and lost more blood during surgery. SIRI, body mass index, weight loss, carbohydrate antigen 19-9, radical surgery, and TNM stage were combined to generate a nomogram (C-index, 0.821 in the training cohort, 0.828 in the validation cohort) that was significantly superior to the TNM staging system both in the training (C-index, 0.655) and validation cohort (C-index, 0.649).
Conclusion
The SIRI is an independent predictor of prognosis in GBC. A nomogram based on the SIRI may help physicians to precisely stratify patients and implement individualized treatment.
6.Investigation on Coronavirus Disease-2019,Clinical Characteristics and Influencing Factors in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension During the Coronavirus Disease-2019 Pandemic
Anqi DUAN ; Yi ZHANG ; Zhihui ZHAO ; Qing ZHAO ; Xin LI ; Zhihua HUANG ; Meixi HU ; Sicheng ZHANG ; Luyang GAO ; Qin LUO ; Zhihong LIU
Chinese Circulation Journal 2023;38(12):1285-1290
Objectives:To investigate the prevalence,clinical characteristics and risk factors of coronavirus disease-2019(COVID-19)in patients with pulmonary hypertension(PH). Methods:A questionnaire survey was conducted from December 30,2022 to January 6,2023 through the WeChat official account of the PH Patients Mutual Aid Organization.PH patients aged≥18 years from 26 province(municipality/autonomous region)were recruited to fill in the electronic survey questionnaire. Results:A total of 293 valid questionnaires were collected from PH patients.The mean age of patients was(40.6±12.7)years,and 226 patients(77.1%)of them were female.The vaccination rate was 59.7%(175/293),117 patients(39.9%)received three or more doses of vaccine,145 patients(49.5%)received inactivated vaccine.242 patients(82.6%)had COVID-19.The most common symptoms during infection were fever(85.5%),cough(77.7%),and fatigue(66.5%).10.7%of the patients had severe or critical COVID-19.Age(OR =1.057,95%CI:1.027-1.087,P<0.001)and comorbid pulmonary disease(OR=3.341,95%CI:1.215-9.184,P=0.019)were associated with severe or critical COVID-19.After adjusting for confounding factors,age was an independent risk factor for severe or critical COVID-19(OR=1.049,95%CI:1.019-1.080,P=0.001).Severe or critical COVID-19 was an independent risk factor for worsening heart failure in PH patients during COVID-19 pandemic(OR=10.522,95%CI:4.311-25.682,P<0.001). Conclusions:The immunization coverage of PH patients is insufficient.PH patients have a higher risk of developing severe or critical COVID-19 than general population.Ageing is an independent risk factor for severe or critical COVID-19,and the risk of worsening heart failure in PH patients with severe or critical COVID-19 is significantly increased during COVID-19 pandemic.
7.Analysis of the pathogenic characteristics of 162 severely burned patients with bloodstream infection
Yali GONG ; Zichen YANG ; Supeng YIN ; Meixi LIU ; Cheng ZHANG ; Xiaoqiang LUO ; Yizhi PENG
Chinese Journal of Burns 2016;32(9):529-535
Objective To analyze the distribution and drug resistance of pathogen isolated from severely burned patients with bloodstream infection,so as to provide reference for the clinical treatment of these patients.Methods Blood samples of 162 severely burned patients (including 120 patients with extremely severe burn) with bloodstream infection admitted into our burn ICU from January 2011 to December 2014 were collected.Pathogens were cultured by fully automatic blood culture system,and API bacteria identification panels were used to identify pathogen.Kirby-Bauer paper disk diffusion method was used to detect the drug resistance of major Gram-negative and-positive bacteria to 37 antibiotics including ampicillin,piperacillin and teicoplanin,etc.(resistance to vancomycin was detected by E test),and drug resistance of fungi to 5 antibiotics including voriconazole and amphotericin B,etc.Modified Hodge test was used to further identify imipenem and meropenem resistant Klebsiella pneumonia.D test was used to detect erythromycin-induced clindamycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus.The pathogen distribution and drug resistance rate were analyzed by WHONET 5.5.Mortality rate and infected pathogens of patients with extremely severe burn and patients with non-extremely severe burn were recorded.Data were processed with Wilcoxon rank sum test.Results (1) Totally 1 658 blood samples were collected during the four years,and 339 (20.4%) strains of pathogens were isolated.The isolation rate of Gram-negative bacteria,Gram-positive bacteria,and fungi were 68.4% (232/339),24.5% (83/339),and 7.1% (24/339),respectively.The top three pathogens with isolation rate from high to low were Acinetobacter baumannii,Staphylococcus aureus,and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in turn.(2) Except for the low drug resistance rate to polymyxin B and minocycline,drug resistance rate ofAcinetobacter baumannii to the other antibiotics were relatively high (81.0%-100.0%).Pseudomonas aeruginosa was sensitive to polymyxin B but highly resistant to other antibiotics (57.7%-100.0%).Enterobacter cloacae was sensitive to imipenem and meropenem,while its drug resistance rates to ciprofloxacin,levofloxacin,cefoperazone/sulbactam,cefepime,piperacillin/tazobactam were 25.0%-49.0%,and those to the other antibiotics were 66.7%-100.0%.Drug resistance rates of Klebsiella pneumoniae to cefoperazone/sulbactam,imipenem,and meropenem were low (5.9%-15.6%,two imipenem-and meropenem-resistant strains were identified by modified Hodge test),while its drug resistance rates to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid,piperacillin/tazobactam,cefepime,eefoxitin,amikacin,levofloxacin were 35.3%-47.1%,and those to the other antibiotics were 50.0%-100.0%.(3) Drug resistance rates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to most of the antibiotics were higher than those of the methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA).MRSA was sensitive to linezolid,vancomycin,and teicoplanin,while its drug resistance rates to compound sulfamethoxazole,clindamycin,minocycline,and erythromycin were 5.3%-31.6%,and those to the other antibiotics were 81.6%-100.0%.Except for totally resistant to penicillin G and tetracycline,MSSA was sensitive to the other antibiotics.Fourteen Staphylococcus aureus strains were resistant to erythromycin-induced clindamycin.Enterococcus was sensitive to vancomycin and teicoplanin,while its drug resistance rates to linezolid,chloramphenicol,nitrofurantoin,and high unit gentamicin were low (10.0%-30.0%),and those to ciprofloxacin,erythromycin,minocycline,and ampicillin were high (60.0%-80.0%).Enterococcus was fully resistant to rifampicin.(4) Fungi was sensitive to amphotericin B,and drug resistance rates of fungi to voriconazole,fluconazole,itraconazole,and ketoconazole were 7.2%-12.5%.(5) The mortality of patients with extremely severe burn was higher than that of patients with non-extremely severe burn.The variety of infected pathogens in patients with extremely severe burn significantly outnumbered that in patients with non-extremely severe burn (Z =-2.985,P =0.005).Conclusions The variety of pathogen in severely burned patients with bloodstream infection is wide,with the main pathogens as Acinetobacter baumannii,Staphylococcus aureus,and Pseudomonas aeruginosa,and the drug resistance situation is grim.The types of infected pathogen in patients with extremely severe burn are more complex,and the mortality of these patients is higher when compared with that of patients with non-extremely severe burn.
8.Analysis of distribution and drug resistance of pathogens from the wounds of 1 310 thermal burn patients
Cheng ZHANG ; Yali GONG ; Xiaoqiang LUO ; Meixi LIU ; Yizhi PENG
Chinese Journal of Burns 2018;34(11):802-808
Objective To analyze the distribution and drug resistance of pathogens from the wounds of thermal burn patients,so as to provide reliable basis for the rational use of antibiotics and the effective control over nosocomial infection.Methods Wound samples of 1 310 thermal burn patients admitted into our burn wards from January 2012 to December 2017 were collected and retrospectively analyzed.API bacteria identification panels and automatical bacteria identification equipment were used to identify pathogens.E test was conducted to detect drug resistance of pathogens to vancomycin,tigecycline,and oxacillin.KirbyBauer paper disk diffusion method was used to detect drug resistance of pathogens to 31 antibiotics including penicillin G,gentamicin and rifampicin,etc.,and drug resistance of fungi to 5 antifungal agents (voriconazole,amphotericin B,fluconazole,itraconazole,and ketoconazole).The WHONET 5.6 software was used to analyze the constituent ratios of Gram-negative bacteria,Gram-positive bacteria,and fungi in each year;the distribution of fungi;the distribution of top 10 bacteria with the highest constituent ratios in each year;the constituent ratios of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA);the drug resistance of top 3 bacteria with the highest constituent ratios to commonly used antibiotics in each year;and the drug resistance of Candida to commonly used antifungal agents.Results (1) Totally 2 183 strains of pathogens were isolated for the first time,including Gramnegative bacteria 1 194 (54.70%) strains,Gram-positive bacteria 879 (40.27%) strains,and fungi 110 (5.04%) strains.From 2012 to 2016,the constituent ratio of Gram-negative bacteria showed a decreasing trend,while that of Gram-positive bacteria showed an increasing trend year by year;and the constituent ratio of fungi was with a significantly increasing trend from 2016 to 2017.(2) Among all the fungi,the constituent ratio of Candida parapsilosis ranked the first,Aflatoxin ranked the second,Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis both ranked the third.(3) From 2012 to 2017,top 10 bacteria with the highest constituent ratios,from high to low,were Staphylococcus aureus,Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Acinetobacter baumannii,Enterobacter cloacae,Escherichia coli,Staphylococcus haemolyticus,Klebsiella pneumoniae,Enterococcus faecalis,Aeromonas hydrophila,and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia respectively.The constituent ratio of Staphylococcus aureus ranked the first in each year.The constituent ratio of Pseudomonas aeruginosa was fluctuating but showed a rising trend comprehensively.The constituent ratio of Acinetobacter baumannii went up after decreasing.(4) Among all the Staphylococcus aureus,constituent ratio of MRSA was above 65.00%,while that of MSSA was below 31.00% in each year.(5) From 2012 to 2017,Staphylococcus aureus resistant to vancomycin,linezolid,or teicoplanin was not detected;the drug-resistant rates of MRSA to penicillin G,oxacillin,gentamicin,rifampicin,tetracycline,ciprofloxaein,ofloxacin,and levofloxacin were above or equal to 80.0% in each year;the drug-resistant rates of Staphylococcus aureus to clindamycin and erythrocin showed an obviously increasing trend,the drug-resistant rates of Staphylococcus aureus to moxifloxacin and queenoputin/daputin in 2017 were higher than those in 2016,while the drug-resistant rates of Staphylococcus aureus to the other 14 antibiotics showed no significant change in trend.From 2012 to 2017,Acinetobacter baumannii was sensitive to polymyxin B and tigecycline;the drug-resistant rate of Acinetobacter baumannii to ceftriaxone was relatively high;the drug-resistant rates of Acinetobacter baumannii to levofloxacin,minocycline,and tetracycline were decreasing while those to the other 14 antibiotics went up after decreasing.From 2012 to 2017,Pseudomonas aeruginosa wasn't resistant to polymyxin B,and its drug-resistant rates to the other 14 antibiotics showed decreasing trends.(6) The drug-resistant rates of Candida albicans to voriconazole,amphotericin B,fluconazole,itraconazole,and ketoconazole were all zero.The drug-resistant rates of non-Candida albicans to voriconazole,fluconazole,itraconazole,and ketoconazole were higher than those of Candida albicans.Conclusions Among the pathogens from the wounds of thermal burn patients,Staphylococcus aureus,Pseudomonas aeruginosa,and Acinetobacter baumannii had the top 3 constituent ratios;the constituent ratio of non-Candida albicans was obviously higher than that of Candida albicans.The high drug resistance rates of Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumanni require more attention from clinicians and the local hospital's infection control department.
9.Work flow of clinical microbiology laboratory in the epidemic of the coronavirus disease 2019
Yali GONG ; Yunlong SHI ; Xiaoqiang LUO ; Cheng ZHANG ; Meixi LIU ; Yu CHEN ; Yizhi PENG
Chinese Journal of Burns 2020;36(7):579-581
The burn microbiology laboratory of the author′s unit is a level Ⅱ biosafety laboratory, which is mainly responsible for handling clinical microbial samples from our department and other departments in the hospital. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019, in order to ensure the normal operation of routine work and the safety of medical staff, the microbiology laboratory has actively adjusted the daily work flow. The detailed work flow is summarized as follows to provide references for the safety protection of peer in clinical microbiology laboratory.
10. Epidemiology investigation of carbapenems-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in burn care unit
Yali GONG ; Chunjiang LIU ; Xiaoqiang LUO ; Meixi LIU ; Cheng ZHANG ; Yunlong SHI ; Yizhi PENG
Chinese Journal of Burns 2019;35(11):798-803
Objective:
To explore the resistance mechanism and gene type of carbapenems-resistant