1.Changes of acquired immune deficiency syndrome related knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and their influencing factors among college students in Beijing
Xin ZHANG ; Heya NA ; Mo YE ; Mengnan WANG ; Shaoming WEI ; Yahui SUN ; Fubing ZHANG ; Xinying SUN ; Chun CHANG ; Yuhui SHI
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2017;49(3):462-468
Objective:To compare acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) related knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and their influencing factors among college students in different years in Beijing, and to provide evidence for targeted health education among college students in future.Methods: College students were selected by the stratified cluster sampling method, and a questionnaire survey was conducted among college students in year 2006 and 2016 in Beijing.The sample sizes were 1 800 and 3 001 college students, respectively.The contents of the questionnaire included: socio-demographic characteristics, AIDS related knowledge, AIDS related attitude, sex intercourse and its related risk behaviors, condom use intension, and AIDS related health education.Results: Compared with the year 2006, the average AIDS knowledge scores of college students in year 2016 dropped from 12.78±1.95 to 11.90±2.56 (t=12.91, P<0.05), and the correct answer rates of questions in the knowledge part were decreased, too.Except for belief on condom use, the college students were more negative on AIDS related attitude and self-efficacy in year 2016 than in year 2006.Among the students who had sex experience, the rates of commercial sex [17.65% (33/187) vs.6.53% (16/245), χ2=13.003, P<0.001] and the rates of homo-sexual intercourse [15.43% (29/188) vs.4.13% (10/242), χ2=16.356, P<0.001] were higher in year 2016 than in year 2006.The main way for the students seeking pornographic information was changed from books to internet (41.15%) in 2016 compared with the year 2016.In 2016, the influencing factors of intention on condom use were male (OR=0.713), self-efficacy of condom purchase (OR=0.876), never received sex education before college (OR=0.752), self-efficacy of condom use (OR=1.135), belief of condom use (OR=1.775), and attitude towards AIDS patients (OR=1.136).Conclusion: AIDS related knowledge, attitudes and behaviors among college students have been changed, AIDS related health education should be designed and improved based on new characteristics of college students.AIDS health education in colleges should pay more attention to sex attitude and sex responsibility and self-protection awareness among college students as well.
2.Effects of immersive mindfulness travel system in patients undergoing breast biopsy
Xuelin SUN ; Jian CUI ; Lulu QIAN ; Bin HUA ; Zhen HUA ; Mengnan SUN ; Qian XIAO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(22):3015-3021
Objective:To explore the effect of immersive mindfulness travel system in patients undergoing breast biopsy.Methods:This study adopted a randomized controlled study design. From February to July 2022, convenience sampling was used to select 94 patients who underwent breast biopsy in the Breast Surgery of Beijing Hospital as the research subject. The patients were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group by segmented randomization, with 47 cases in each group. The experimental group implemented the immersive mindfulness travel system model, while the control group patients wore headphones to listen to light music and received verbal comfort and support. We compared the anxiety, fear scores and satisfaction with nursing services between two groups of patients.Results:There was a statistically significant difference in the scores of the State-trait Anxiety Inventory and the modified Surgical Fear Questionnaire for Breast Biopsy Patients between the two groups of patients before and after intervention ( P<0.05). The satisfaction score of nursing services in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.01) . Conclusions:Immersive mindfulness travel system makes up for some deficiencies of existing intraoperative virtual reality intervention. It is superior to light music therapy in alleviating intraoperative anxiety and fear of breast biopsy patients and improving nursing service satisfaction, and has good clinical application prospects.
3.Mechanism of infliximab in preventing autoimmune hepatitis in mice model
Mengyu SUN ; Changshan WAN ; Mengnan LYU ; Yan SONG ; Runzhi MA ; Wentian LIU
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2020;40(3):192-198
Objective:To observe the preventive effects of infliximab in autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and to explore its mechanism.Methods:The mice AIH model was established by injecting concanavalin A (Con-A) into the caudal vein. Forty mice were divided into prevention group and control group, with 20 mice in each group. The mice of prevention group were injected intravenously with infliximab (20 mg/kg) one hour before Con-A injection and the mice of control group were administrated with 200 μL phosphate buffered saline (PBS). Serum was collected 3, 8, 12 and 24 h after Con-A/PBS injection. The serum level of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was detected by colorimetry. The level of cytokine interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, interferon gamma (IFN-γ), IL-4, IL-17A, IL-10 and chemokine C-X-C motif ligand 10 (CXCL10) was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Liver samples were taken 12 h after Con-A/PBS injection for hematoxylin-eosin staining. Liver infiltrated lymphocytes were assessed by flow cytometry. The expression of T-box transcription factor 21 ( TBX21), GATA binding protein 3 ( GATA3), RAR related orphan receptor C ( RORC) and CXCL10 at mRNA level was evaluated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The expression of CXCL10 in liver was detected by Western blotting. Paired t test and one-way analysis of variance were used for statistic analysis. Results:At 8, 12, and 24 h after Con-A injection, the serum ALT level, AST level, IL-1β and IFN-γ of prevention group were all lower than those of control group ((545.8±190.3) U/L vs. (865.8±237.7) U/L, (947.6±267.9) U/L vs. (1 448.0±403.5) U/L, (508.6±131.1) U/L vs. (976.6±207.6) U/L; (620.7±132.0) U/L vs. (952.9±106.8) U/L, (801.6±212.0) U/L vs. (1 424.8±236.0) U/L, (632.1±117.8) U/L vs. (1 008.3±187.5) U/L; (31.38±10.12) ng/L vs. (48.12±11.53) ng/L, (39.34±11.40) ng/L vs. (60.00±14.17) ng/L, (29.49±8.22) ng/L vs. (46.89±5.50) ng/L; and (432.93±66.82) ng/L vs. (674.66±97.88) ng/L, (655.09±169.17) ng/L vs. (937.90±166.36) ng/L, (263.40±54.97) ng/L vs. (410.74±86.64) ng/L), and the differences were statistically significant ( t = 2.350, 2.308, 4.263, 4.374, 4.860, 3.806, 2.440, 2.541, 3.939, 4.560, 2.660 and 3.210; all P<0.05). The serum IL-6 levels 3, 8, 12 and 24 h after Con-A injection of prevention group were all lower than those of control group ((1 075.79±303.77) ng/L vs. (1 914.48±317.80) ng/L, (1 945.97±271.85) ng/L vs. (2 100.80±378.42) ng/L, (1 578.60±504.54) ng/L vs. (2 525.40±406.55) ng/L, (1 020.64±280.03) ng/L vs. (1 582.00±311.96) ng/L), and the differences were statistically significant ( t=4.266, 2.903, 3.267 and 2.994; all P < 0.05). At 3 h after Con-A injection, serum CXCL10 level and CXCL10 mRNA expression in liver tissues of prevention group were both lower than those of control group ((1 755.8±148.1) ng/L vs. (2 102.0±334.0) ng/L and 7.20±3.00 vs. 27.60±1.90), and the differences were statistically significant ( t=2.356 and 2.623, both P<0.05). At 3 and 8 h after Con-A injection, T- bet expression at mRNA level in liver tissues of prevention group was lower than that of control group (6.94±2.29 vs. 15.20±3.48 and 9.38±3.48 vs. 18.17±4.48), and the differences were both statistically significant ( t = 4.427 and 3.673, both P<0.05). However, 3, 8, 12 and 24 h after Con-A injection, there were no statistically significant differences in serum IL-4, IL-17A, IL-10, or GATA3 or RORC expression at mRNA level between prevention group and control group (all P > 0.05). Conclusions:Infliximab has certain preventive effects in mice AIH model, which may be achieved by antagonizing TNF-α and decreasing the expression of CXCL10 in liver, reducing the infiltration of T-helper 1 cells and CD8 + T cells into liver, and by reducing T lymphocyte activation induced by inflammatory cytokines thus alleviating the damage of T lymphocytes to hepatocytes.
4.Xueguan Ruanhua Pills improve atherosclerosis by inhibiting ferroptosis through the Nrf2/xCT/GPX4 pathway
Mengyan SUN ; Hewei QIN ; Yanjie LI ; Mengnan WANG ; Dandan LIU ; Yang GAO
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;47(3):383-393
Objective We investigated the effects of Xueguan Ruanhua Pills(XGRHW) on ferroptosis in ApoE-/- atherosclerotic mice through the nuclear factor E2 related factor 2 (Nrf2)/xCT/glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) signaling pathway.Methods Ten male C57BL/6J mice in the normal group were fed normal chow. Additionally, 50 ApoE-/- mice were fed high-fat chow for 12 weeks, and were divided into the following five groups (10 mice per group): the model group, the XGRHW low-dose (2.34g/kg) group, the XGRHW high-dose (4.68 g/kg) group, the XGRHW high-dose combined with the Nrf2 inhibitor ML385 (0.03 g/kg) group, and the ferrostatin-1 (1 mg/kg) group. Drugs were administered for 6 weeks. The blood levels of four types of lipids were detected by an automatic lipid analyzer, lipid deposition in the aorta was observed by Oil Red O staining, histomorphological changes in the aortic sinus were observed by HE staining, the serum levels of Fe2+, MDA, GSH, and SOD were determined by colorimetric assays, and the expression levels of FTH1 and FTL in the aortic sinus were observed by immunofluorescence. The protein levels of Nrf2, xCT, and GPX4 in mouse aortic tissues were detected by Western blotting. The ultrastructural changes of aortic mitochondria were observed by transmission electron microscopy.Results Compared with the normal group, mice in the model group showed obvious lipid plaque deposition in the aorta, severely calcified lesions in the aortic sinus, elevated serum levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, Fe2+, and MDA, decreased levels of HDL-C, SOD, and GSH (P<0.01), and decreased protein expressions of aortic Nrf2, xCT, and GPX4 as well as the iron storage proteins FTH1 and FTL (P<0.01), and serve damage to mitochondrial structure and morphology. Compared with the model group, the relative aortic plaque area was decreased, calcified lesions in the aortic sinus were decreased, serum levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, Fe2+, and MDA were decreased, and HDL-C, SOD, and GSH levels were increased in the XGRHW low-dose and high-dose and ferrostatin-1 groups (P<0.05 or P<0.01), and Nrf2, xCT, GPX4, and the iron storage proteins FTH1 and FTL were upregulated in aortic tissues (P<0.05 or P<0.01), and mitochondrial structure approaching normal. In the XGRHW high-dose+ML385 group, compared with the XGRHW high-dose group, the levels of blood lipids and lipid peroxidation were increased and the protein levels of Nrf2, xCT, and GPX4 in aortic tissue and the iron storage proteins FTH1 and FTL were decreased (P<0.01), and mitochondrial structure was damaged indicating that ML385 could inhibit the therapeutic effect of the XGRHW in atherosclerotic mice.Conclusion The XGRHW can improve blood lipid levels and reduce the degree of arterial plaque lesions in atherosclerotic mice, and its mechanism of action may be related to activation of the Nrf2/xCT/GPX4 pathway to inhibit ferroptosis.
5.Effect of CaMKIIγ RNA interference on the expression of NFATc1,TRAP and c-Src genes in osteoclast differentiation
Mengnan LIU ; Hui WANG ; Mengchun QI ; Wei DONG ; Ren LI ; Hong SUN
Practical Oncology Journal 2019;33(4):294-299
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Ca2+ /calmodulin - dependent kinase II (CaMKII)γ RNA interference on the expression of nuclear factor of activated T-cells cytoplasmic 1(NFATc1),tyrosine kinase(c-Src)and tartrate resistant acid phosphatase(TRAP)genes,and its role and molecular mechanism in osteoclast differentiation. Methods The CaMKII γ RNA interference vector was constructed by lentivirus and transfected into RAW264. 7 cells. The experiment was di-vided into three groups:A,B and C,which were the control group,negative vector group and interference vector group. After transfec-tion for 12 hours,osteoclasts induced by 50 ng/mL RANKL and the cells were harvested after induction for 5 days. Real-time quanti-tative PCR,Western blot and immunofluorescence were used to detect the expression of NFATc1,TRAP and c-Src genes in three groups. Results The mRNA levels of NFATc1,TRAP and c-Src in the group C decreased by 49. 86% ,43. 65% and 53. 57% ,re-spectively(P<0. 001),and the protein levels decreased by 54. 22% ,46. 75% and 45. 86% ,respectively(P<0. 001). There was no significant difference between the A and the B groups(P>0. 05). The fluorescence intensity of the above genes in the group C was significantly weaker than that in the A and B groups,and the formation of osteoclasts was significantly less than that in the A and B groups. Conclusion CaMKIIγ RNA interference significantly inhibited the expression of NFATc1,TRAP and c-Src genes,sugges-ting that CaMKIIγ plays a key regulatory role in osteoclast differentiation.
6.Efficacy of nalbuphine combined with propofol for esophageal dilation with gastroscope in pediatric patients
Duoyi LI ; Jianmin ZHANG ; Fang WANG ; Lijing LI ; Lan SUN ; Muyang TIAN ; Mengnan YAO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2020;40(7):839-842
Objective:To evaluate the effect of nalbuphine combined with propofol for esophageal dilation with gastroscope in the pediatric patients.Methods:A total of 150 pediatric patients with esophageal stenosis, aged 6 months-2 yr, weighing 6-15 kg, of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ, scheduled for elective painless balloon dilation with gastroscope under general anesthesia, were randomized into 3 groups ( n=50 each) according to the random number table method: nalbuphine 0.1 mg/kg plus propofol group (N 1P group), nalbuphine 0.2 mg/kg plus propofol group (N 2P group), and fentanyl plus propofol group (FP group). Nalbuphine 0.1 and 0.2 mg/kg and fentanyl 1 μg/kg were intravenously injected in N 1P, N 2P and FP groups, respectively, and 2 min later propofol 1.5-2.0 mg/kg was intravenously injected for sedation until the eyelash reflex disappeared in the three groups.Propofol 1.0 mg/kg was added when body movement occurred during surgery.The amount of propofol consumed during surgery, occurrence of body movement and respiratory depression, occurrence of adverse reactions such as postoperative nausea and vomiting, and laryngospasm, emergence time, Face Legs Activity Cry Consolability (FLACC) pain scale score and surgeons′ satisfaction were recorded. Results:Compared with group N 1P, the consumption of propofol, body movement classification ratio and FLACC score were significantly decreased, and the emergence time was shortened in group N 2P ( P<0.05), and no significant change was found in the parameters mentioned above in group FP ( P>0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of perioperative adverse reactions and degree of surgeons′ satisfaction among the three groups ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Nalbuphine combined with propofol can provide satisfactory anesthetic efficacy with fewer adverse reactions when used for esophageal dilation with gastroscope in the pediatric patients.
7.Application and research progress of virtual reality technology in awake surgery
Xuelin SUN ; Jian CUI ; Lulu QIAN ; Gang XIAO ; Qi AN ; Mengnan SUN ; Jie ZHAI ; Qian XIAO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(13):1817-1820
The physical trauma and psychological stress brought by awake surgery will lead to many negative outcomes. Virtual reality (VR) technology can effectively relieve the pain and anxiety of patients undergoing awake surgery by taking advantage of its advantages of immersion, interactivity and imagination. This paper summarizes the types and application effects of VR head-mounted displays, analyzes the shortcomings of VR and points for attention in application, so as to provide reference for future research and clinical practice.
8.Construction and application of standard system for the preservation of pathogenic microorganism resources
Mengnan JIANG ; Xin LI ; Yuanyuan ZHAO ; Nailing SUN ; Kaiqi LIU ; Suwen LEI ; Qiang WEI
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(10):1441-1447
Standards are the technical support for economic activities and social development. The construction and standardization of the pathogenic microorganism preservation standard system is an important technical foundation for the high-quality development of preservation work. Establishing a pathogenic microorganism resource standard system is also important to the national biosafety standards. Through the standardization of pathogenic microbial resource preservation, we can ensure the effective management and sustainable utilization of pathogenic microbial resources, promote the transformation of resources, and serve as an important new element of new productivity to assist the innovative development of biosafety science and technology. This article elaborates and analyzes the establishment background, construction framework, standardization process, and application effects of the standard system for preserving pathogenic microbial resources, providing stronger support for further improving the standard system and promoting the standardization of pathogenic microbial resource preservation.
9.A qualitative study of perception of risk of relapse in patients with schizophrenia
Hong YU ; Yuqiu ZHOU ; Yujing SUN ; Guohua LI ; Dongyu HOU ; Mengnan QIN ; Jiaxin REN ; Weimiao ZHANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2024;38(5):388-393
Objective:To elucidate the primary elements pertaining to the perception of relapse risk and to in-vestigate the characteristics and alterations of perception of the risk of recurrence in patients with schizophrenia.Methods:By using the method of phenomenological study,semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted among schizophrenic patients with first onset,first recurrence and multiple recurrences.Twenty-three 23 outpatient and inpatient cases that met the criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition(DSM-5)were included,and all patients had PANSS scores below 60.The interview data were collated and analyzed according to Colaizzi analysis.Results:The perception of recurrence risk in patients with schizophrenia en-compassed 4 major themes and 11 sub-themes,namely susceptibility(limited overall understanding,transition from optimism to objectivity),detection of early warning symptoms(dynamic escalation,assistance from family mem-bers in identification),understanding risk factors(lack of understanding,the relationship between psychosocial fac-tors and relapse,dynamic understanding of medication-relapse relationship),and apprehension of the consequences of recurrence(care burden and financial constraints,impaired social functioning and maladjustment,impact on pub-lic safety,personal health risks).Conclusion:The content of risk perception of recurrence in patients with schizo-phrenia is relatively substantial.The overall level of risk perception of recurrence in patients with schizophrenia is low.
10.Research progress of the mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine in the prevention and treatment of athero-sclerosis based on miRNA regulation of vascular endothelial cell injury
Dandan LIU ; Hewei QIN ; Yang GAO ; Mengyan SUN ; Mengnan WANG ; Yuqing NIU ; Xuemei SONG
China Pharmacy 2023;34(12):1524-1528
The injury of vascular endothelial cells is not only the initial condition to promote the occurrence of early atherosclerosis (AS) plaques, but also an important link in the pathogenesis of AS. The microRNA (miRNA), as an important medium of intercellular communication and gene regulatory factor, can affect vascular endothelial function and participate in the development of AS. The molecular mechanism of miRNA’s multi-target intervention in vascular endothelial cell injury has become a hot topic in the research of cardiovascular diseases. Monomers of traditional Chinese medicines such as ginsenoside Rb2 and paeonol, as well as traditional Chinese medicine for resolving phlegm and removing blood stasis could regulate miRNA to improve endothelial cell inflammation; astragaloside Ⅳ, dihydromyricetin and notoginsenoside could target miRNA and inhibit vascular endothelial oxidative stress; Danhong injection, Jianpi qutan and huayu prescription and paeonol could affect endothelial autophagy through miRNA; resveratrol, Bushen huoxue formula and Bushen tongmai formula could inhibit vascular endothelial aging by miRNA; dendrobine played an active role in regulating miRNA and improving endoplasmic reticulum stress. In the future, more in- depth research is needed on the effectiveness, mechanism of action, diagnosis and treatment plans, and safety of targeted regulation of miRNA for AS therapy by traditional Chinese medicine.