1.The influence of the self-efficacy on catheter maintenance compliance of peripherally inserted central catheter patience
Ting GUO ; Hong HE ; Fengyang HU ; Mengxue MEI ; Peirong LIU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2018;34(23):1796-1801
Objective To investigate the compliance and the self-efficacy of catheter maintenance in patients with PICC, convenience sampling methods were used to analyze the influence of the self-efficacy on compliance of catheter maintenance. Methods From January 2017 to July 2017, a total of 200 cases patients with PICC in the oncology department of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University were selected. The general information, the self- efficacy and compliance of catheter maintenance were investigated. Results The self-efficacy of PICC catheter patients was positively correlated with the total score of catheter maintenance compliance, living habits, self-monitoring and cognitive behavior score (r=0.56-0.92, P<0.01), and it was linearly dependent with the total compliance of catheter maintenance, and the correlation coefficient of Pearson was 0.82. The self-efficacy, monthly income, education level, place of residence, complications and payment methods hadsignificant influence on the compliance of catheter maintenance (P<0.05), among which the self-efficacy had the greatest impact. Conclusions The self-efficacy of patients with PICC catheter is one of the essential factors in improving the compliance of catheter maintenance, and it can improve the compliance of catheter maintenance in PICC patients by looking for the self-efficacy of patients with PICC catheter.
2.Construction and preparation of human metapneumovirus vaccine based on influenza virus vector
Mengxue GAO ; Xiaoman LIU ; Liru GUO ; Mei KONG ; Zhichao ZHUANG ; Aiping YU ; Rui LI ; Xiaoyan LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2024;38(1):77-85
Objective:To construct and prepare recombinant virus strains chimeric with human metapneumovirus (HMPV) antigenic epitopes.Methods:Recombinant influenza virus vectors which chimeric with different HMPV antigenic epitopes were rescued by reverse genetics using eight-plasmid system. The recombinant influenza virus strain used the internal genes of A/PR/8/34 (PB1, PB2, PA, NP, NS, M, HA, and NA) as a backbone, with concomitant genetic modifications to insert the B-cell epitopes of HMPV into the HA gene, and the CTL+ Th cell epitopes of HMPV into the NA gene. Preparation of recombinant influenza virus strains using reverse genetics in a " 7+ 1" model. The recombinant virus strains were evaluated by measuring hemagglutinin (HA) titers, half tissue culture infectious dose (TCID 50) and growth curves. Sequencing analysis was conducted to verify whether the rescued viruses carried the chimeric HMPV epitopes. Results:The epitopes of HMPV were inserted into the influenza virus genome and two recombinant influenza virus strains were rescued successfully, named as FLU/HMPV/B and FLU/HMPV/CTL+ Th. HA titers of the recombinant strains were both 2 7, their TCID 50 were 10 5.2/ml and 10 5.0/ml, respectively. After cultured for three passages in chick embryo, these two recombinant strains could proliferate steadily. Whole genome sequencing verified that the FLU/HMPV/B carried the B-cell epitopes of HMPV, the FLU/HMPV/CTL+ Th carried the CTL and Th cell epitopes of HMPV. Growth curve tests also verified that the recombinant strains could proliferate steadily in eggs. Conclusions:Two recombinant influenza virus vector strains carrying the B cell, CTL and Th epitopes of HMPV were rescued successfully. The result of the recombinant virus strains in terms of growth characteristics as well as genetic stability indicate that they meet the requirements for proceeding to the next step of animal experiments. The immunogenicity and immunoprotective effect will be further evaluated by mouse experiments. Ultimately new ideas for the realization of " one vaccine for two uses" or " one vaccine formultiple uses", as well as a new strategy for the development of HMPV vaccine will be proposed.
3.Effect of hemoporfin-photodynamics on VEGF-A/MAPK/ERK pathway in vascular endothelial cells
Qichao LIU ; Yingjuan MEI ; Youquan LUO ; Mengxue ZHENG ; Rui YIN
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2020;36(4):385-391
Objective:To observe the molecular mechanism of Hemoporfin-mediated photodynamic therapy on vascular endothelial cells.Methods:Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) were cultured in vitro and divided into four groups: PDT group(Hemoporfin concentration: 5 μg/ml, light fluences: 4 J/cm 2), drug group (only Hemporfin: 5 μg/ml), light group(only irradiation by 4J/cm 2 light), and blank control (no drug, no light). The cell viability and proliferation were detected by cck-8 cytotoxicity test and Brdu testafter different treatments as mentioned above. Expression levels of VEGF-A/MAPK/ERK pathway related molecules in the cells before and after photodynamic treatment were detected by real-time quantitative PCR, Western blot and immunofluorescence staining. Results:Compared with the black control group, the cell viability[(0.45±0.08)vs(1.02±0.11), t=12.02, P<0.05] and cell proliferation level [(0.42±0.02)vs(1.00±0.01), t=31.20, P<0.05]were significantly decreased in PDT group.The mRNA expression levels, including Ras[(0.62±0.02)vs(1.05±0.03), t=10.35, P<0.05], c-Raf [(0.72±0.04)vs(1.00±0.05), t=7.35, P<0.05], Mek[(0.73±0.12)vs(1.15±0.04), t=7.74, P<0.05], Erk [(0.56±0.11)vs(1.02±0.03), t=5.56, P<0.05], VEGF-Α [(0.34±0.04)vs(1.02±0.07), t=7.59, P<0.05], and VEGFR2[(0.54±0.05)vs(1.00±0.03), t=5.34, P<0.05] were significantly decreased. The proteinphosphorylation level of c-Raf[(0.44±0.02)vs(1.02±0.05), t=46.7, P<0.05], Mek[(0.72±0.05)vs(1.05±0.04), t=5.35, P<0.05], Erk[(0.62±0.15)vs(1.03±0.03), t=8.58, P<0.05] and the proteinexpression level of VEGF-A[(0.64±0.03)vs(1.03±0.04), t=21.65, P<0.05] were significantly down-regulated in PDT group compared with the black control group. Compared with the blank control group, there were no significant differences expression between the drug group and the light group at cell activity, molecular proliferation level and molecular expressions. Conclusions:HMME-PDT inhibits the activity and proliferation of vascular endothelial cells by inhibiting the expression of the VEGF-A/MAPK/ERK pathway to achieve the purpose of inhibiting vascular hyperplasia and repair.
4.Effect of hemoporfin-photodynamics on VEGF-A/MAPK/ERK pathway in vascular endothelial cells
Qichao LIU ; Yingjuan MEI ; Youquan LUO ; Mengxue ZHENG ; Rui YIN
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2020;36(4):385-391
Objective:To observe the molecular mechanism of Hemoporfin-mediated photodynamic therapy on vascular endothelial cells.Methods:Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) were cultured in vitro and divided into four groups: PDT group(Hemoporfin concentration: 5 μg/ml, light fluences: 4 J/cm 2), drug group (only Hemporfin: 5 μg/ml), light group(only irradiation by 4J/cm 2 light), and blank control (no drug, no light). The cell viability and proliferation were detected by cck-8 cytotoxicity test and Brdu testafter different treatments as mentioned above. Expression levels of VEGF-A/MAPK/ERK pathway related molecules in the cells before and after photodynamic treatment were detected by real-time quantitative PCR, Western blot and immunofluorescence staining. Results:Compared with the black control group, the cell viability[(0.45±0.08)vs(1.02±0.11), t=12.02, P<0.05] and cell proliferation level [(0.42±0.02)vs(1.00±0.01), t=31.20, P<0.05]were significantly decreased in PDT group.The mRNA expression levels, including Ras[(0.62±0.02)vs(1.05±0.03), t=10.35, P<0.05], c-Raf [(0.72±0.04)vs(1.00±0.05), t=7.35, P<0.05], Mek[(0.73±0.12)vs(1.15±0.04), t=7.74, P<0.05], Erk [(0.56±0.11)vs(1.02±0.03), t=5.56, P<0.05], VEGF-Α [(0.34±0.04)vs(1.02±0.07), t=7.59, P<0.05], and VEGFR2[(0.54±0.05)vs(1.00±0.03), t=5.34, P<0.05] were significantly decreased. The proteinphosphorylation level of c-Raf[(0.44±0.02)vs(1.02±0.05), t=46.7, P<0.05], Mek[(0.72±0.05)vs(1.05±0.04), t=5.35, P<0.05], Erk[(0.62±0.15)vs(1.03±0.03), t=8.58, P<0.05] and the proteinexpression level of VEGF-A[(0.64±0.03)vs(1.03±0.04), t=21.65, P<0.05] were significantly down-regulated in PDT group compared with the black control group. Compared with the blank control group, there were no significant differences expression between the drug group and the light group at cell activity, molecular proliferation level and molecular expressions. Conclusions:HMME-PDT inhibits the activity and proliferation of vascular endothelial cells by inhibiting the expression of the VEGF-A/MAPK/ERK pathway to achieve the purpose of inhibiting vascular hyperplasia and repair.
5.Psychological flexibility training for career adaptability improvement among second-year middle-school students
LIU Zidi, BAI Xiaoyu, ZHANG Ye, WU Mengxue, LIU Yinhui, ZHU Zhuohong, LI Mei, LI Xinying
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(3):399-403
Objective:
To test the effectiveness of psychological flexibility training on career adaptability among middle school students who undertook psychological courses based on acceptance commitment therapy and the adolescent mental flexibility model(DNA-V), and to provide a reference plan to improve the mental health of middle school students.
Methods:
This study recruited 110 junior high school students (60 boys and 50 girls) from a middle-school in Beijing. The students were randomly divided by class into a DNA-V face-to-face course group(offline group n=33), a DNA-V online course group(online group n=40), and a regular school psychology course group(control group n=37). Louise Hayes DNA-V intervention program was condensed into a six-hour middle-school DNA-V psychology curriculum. Using the Avoidance and Fusion Questionnaire for Youth and the Career Adaptability Scale, changes in psychological flexibility and career adaptability were measured before(T1), one week after(T2), and two months after (T3) the intervention.
Results:
Linear mixed models were used for the analysis, while controlling for demographic variables. Psychological flexibility and career adaptability in the offline group were higher at T2 and T3 than at T1(psychological flexibility t=4.22, 3.11; career adaptablity t=3.05, 4.16, P<0.01), while the difference between T2 and T3 was not statistically significant. The psychological flexibility and career adaptability of the online group were not statistically significant at T1, T2, and T3. The psychological flexibility and career adaptability of the control group increased from T1 to T2(t=4.64, 2.47, P<0.05), but T3 decreased back to a level close to T1.
Conclusion
In terms of both psychological flexibility and career adaptability, the DNA-V face-to-face psychology course resulted in a retention period of at least two months.
6.Summary of the best evidence for fatigue management in children with tumors
Jinjin CAO ; Yuanyuan WANG ; Qian DAI ; Meng LI ; Mengxue HE ; Nanping SHEN ; Yahui ZUO ; Mei LI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(27):3685-3693
Objective:To evaluate and summarize the best evidence on fatigue management in children with tumors both domestically and internationally, providing reference for medical and nursing staff to improve fatigue symptoms in children.Methods:The evidence on fatigue management in children with tumors, including best practices, recommended practices, guidelines, systematic reviews, evidence summaries, and expert consensus, was systematically retrieved from clinical decision support systems, guideline websites, professional association websites, and databases both domestically and internationally. The search period was from database establishment to April 2023. Two researchers independently conducted literature quality evaluation and evidence extraction.Results:A total of 17 articles were included, including four guidelines and 13 systematic reviews. Thirty-two best pieces of evidence were extracted from six aspects of assessment and screening, identification of risk factors, health education, exercise intervention, medication intervention, and other interventions of fatigue in children with tumors.Conclusions:The best evidence for fatigue management in children with tumors is summarized, which can provide a basis for medical and nursing staff to improve their fatigue symptoms. It is recommended that medical and nursing staff combine clinical context, professional opinions, and patient wishes to screen the best evidence and develop personalized fatigue management programs.
7.Epidemiological and molecular characteristics of human metapneumovirus in children in Tianjin
Rui LI ; Liru GUO ; Mei KONG ; Ming ZOU ; Xiaochang LIU ; Tao WANG ; Mengxue GAO ; Xiaoyan LI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2024;44(7):588-595
Objective:To investigate the epidemiological and genetic characteristics of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in Tianjin during two influenza epidemic seasons from October 2020 to March 2021 and from October 2021 to March 2022, and enrich the whole genome database of hMPV in China.Methods:A total of 1 040 pharyngeal swab samples collected from patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) were analyzed using microfluidic chip fluorescence quantitative PCR. RT-PCR was used to amplify the whole genome in hMPV-positive samples, and the second-generation sequencing was performed for complete genome sequencing. Bioinformatics software including CLC, DNAStar, and MEGA was used for sequence assembly, nucleotide and amino acid homology analysis, and phylogenetic tree mapping.Results:Among the 1 040 samples, 25 were positive for hMPV with a positive rate of 2.40%. The highest positive rate was observed in the age group of 3 to 5 years, reaching 3.71% (16/431). During the influenza epidemic seasons, the detection rate of hMPV peaked in December, reaching 6.67% (12/180). Twelve strains were successfully sequenced, and there were seven of type B2, four of type A2b, and one of type B1. More variations were detected in the G gene, with 111nt-dup sequence repeats observed in the G gene of three A2b strains.Conclusions:The prevalence of hMPV peaks in December during the influenza epidemic seasons in Tianjin, with Type B2 being the predominant type. Except for the G gene with more mutations, other genes remain stable.
8.Study of intestinal bacterial overgrowth in patients with chronic liver disease
Mengxue Huang ; Gang Chen ; Peng Wang ; Shiguo Cao ; Jianming Xu ; Qiao Mei ; Rutao Hong ; Weiping Zhang
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2022;57(7):1134-1137
Objective:
To detect the difference in the incidence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth(SIBO) in patients with liver cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis fibrosis(CHF) with the lactulose hydrogen breath test(LHBT), and to explore the relationship between SIBO and inflammatory factors and oxidative stress related indicators.
Methods:
LHBT was performed on 38 CHF patients, 60 cirrhosis patients and 31 healthy controls to evaluate the incidence of SIBO. The patients were further divided into SIBO-positive and negative group. Then we compared related clinical symptoms and laboratory tests between the two groups and detected lipopolysaccharide(LPS), interleukin(IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α, IL-10 level, and several kinds of oxidative stress indicators such as diamine oxidase(DAO), superoxide dismutase(SOD), glutathione(GSH), catalase(CAT). Statistical analysis was conducted to analyze the correlation between the concentration of LPS, IL-6, TNF-α, DAO, SOD, GSH, CAT and LHBT summation value.
Results:
(1) The positive rate of SIBO in CHF group, cirrhosis group and control group was 36.84%, 60.00% and 9.68%, respectively. The difference was statistically significant(P<0.01).(2) The differences in CTP classification and ascites were statistically significant between the two subgroups with and without SIBO(P<0.05).(3) The levels of LPS, IL-6, CAT, DAO and SOD in SIBO-positive group were higher than those in negative group(P<0.05). However, the concentrations of IL-10, TNF-α and GSH were similar between the two groups.(4) The LHBT summation value was positively correlated with the concentrations of LPS, IL-6, DAO, SOD and CAT in serum(P<0.05), but had no significant correlation with TNF-α, IL-10 and GSH.
Conclusion
Compared with healthy controls, CHF and cirrhosis patients are more likely to develop SIBO. It is also related to the increase of inflammatory factors and oxidative stress indexes in peripheral blood. SIBO may aggravate the inflammatory response of CHF and cirrhosis patients through intestinal flora dysregulation and oxidative stress, thus aggravating the disease change.