1.The effects of JNK1 on the responses of cytolytic T cells against viral infection
Yongqin WANG ; Limei ZHAO ; Qingyu XU ; Pengpeng WANG ; Yang WANG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2012;(12):1020-1025
Objective To examine the role of c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase(JNK) 1 in cytolytic T lymphocyte (CTL) responses against virus infection.Methods Wild-type (WT) and JNK1-knockout (JNK1-/-) mice were infected with ectromelia virus(ECTV) through hind footpads.Survival and virus titers in the target organs (liver and spleen) were analyzed.Effector T cells in the spleen and popliteal lymph nodes were determined on day 3 and 7 post-infection.Proliferation and INF-γ production of CTL were also detected.Results JNK1 deficiency caused an increased susceptibility to ECTV infection in mice,indicated by higher case fatality and viral burden in target organs.The decrease in CTL response correlated with a defect in CTL proliferation and INF-γproduction.Conclusion The data suggest that JNK1 is involved in expansion of activated CTL during ECTV infection,and plays an important antiviral role in regulating the proliferation and effector function of CTL.
2.Conclusion of GAO Yu-chun's Experience in Acupuncture and Moxibustion in the ;Treatment of Hypertension
Yebo WANG ; Yixu HAN ; Pengpeng LI ; Yanjun WANG ; Xiao XING
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;24(2):101-103
Based on the theory of the rise and fall of qi-blood in meridians, Professor GAO Yu-chun harmonizes the qi-blood and yin-yang for diagnosis and treatment of hypertersion from liver, spleen and kidney. With reference of the academic idea of“Preventive Acupuncture”, he investigated the qi and blood, treated diseases in the upper part by managing the lower part, pay attention to the syndrome differentiation of excess and deficiency, the different of acupoint property, and the treatment of acupuncture or moxibustion. Thus, through balancing yin and yang, the qi and blood are regulated to reach the therapeutic aim of“yin and yang in equilibrium”.
3.Effects of different surface treatment methods on bond strength of zirconia prosthesis
Shiyang YU ; Pengpeng QI ; Honghong WANG ; Yushan LI ; Jingyun WANG
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2017;43(3):588-592
Objective:To evaluate the effects of several kinds of surface treatment methods on the bond strength of zirconia prosthesis,and to provide references for improving the bond strength of zirconia prosthesis.Methods:Sixty zirconia blocks(10 mm×10 mm×2 mm) were divided into 6 groups according to the surface treatment methods:sandblasting,silica coating,Z-PRIME Plus,sandblasting+Z-PRIME Plus,sandblasting+silica coating,and silica coating+Z-PRIME Plus groups.The zirconia-resin specimens were fabricated using ScotchbondTM Universal;shear bond test was performed to detect the shear bond strength after treated with water storage(37℃) for 24 h by universal mechanical testing mechine;the fracture types were observed by stereoscopic microscope.One fracture specimen was randomly chosen from each group,and the morphology of the specimen was examined under scanning electron microscope.Results:The shear bond strength of the specimen in Z-PRIME Plus group was higher than those in the other groups(P<0.05).The adhesive failure was predominantly observed in sandblasting,silica coating,sandblasting+silica coating and silica coating+Z-PRIME Plus groups.There were 4 cases of mixed failure in Z-PRIME Plus group and there were 8 cases of mixed failure in sandblasting+Z-PRIME group.No cohesive failure was observed in all the groups.The scanning electron microscope results showed that the fracture surface occurred on the resin-zirconia interface of the specimens in sandblasting group,Z-PRIME Plus group,and sandblasting+Z-PRIME Plus group.The silica-zirconia fracture of specimens occurred in silica coating group and silica coating+Z-PRIME Plus group.The silica-resin interface fracture of specimens partially occurred in sandblasting+silica coating group.Conclusion:The application of Z-PRIME Plus can significantly improve the bond strength between zirconia and resin.
4.?-Lactam Resistance Genes of Multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Bin WANG ; Handong JIANG ; Pengpeng LIU ; Qiang WANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 1994;0(04):-
OBJECTIVE To study the existence of the ?-lactamase gene produced by multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from respiratory tract. METHODS Antimicrobial susceptibility was tested by K-B method. A modified three-dimensional test was used to detect the ?-lactamase phenotypes. The genotypes were analyzed by PCR amplification and product sequencing. RESULTS ?-Lactamases were detected in 29 out of the 46 isolates. Twenty-one isolates produced AmpC ?-lactamase,two of them harboring CARB-3 gene. Two isolates produced ESBLs harbored TEM gene. Six isolates produced other type of ?-lactamases. Four out of 6 harbored CARB-3 gene and three IMP gene. The oprD2 gene was deleted in 34 isolates. CONCLUSIONS Chromosomal-mediated AmpC ?-lactamase is the major ?-lactamases produced by multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa and CARB-3 is second. Lack oprD2 gene is popular.
5.Retrospective cohort study on linezolid in empirical treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pneumonia
Cuihua HU ; Mingtao LIU ; Xinan WANG ; Pengpeng YAN ; Xiuhe OUYANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2011;4(3):159-162
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of linezolid in empirical treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus (MRS) pneumonia. Methods One hundred and thirty-five hospitalized patients with MSR pneumonia receiving linezolid from April 2009 to October 2010 were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study, and all subjects were assigned to two groups: 75 cases with empirical treatment (linezolid 0. 6 g by infusion q12h at admission) , and 60 cases with objective treatment (linezolid after the sputum culture). The severity score, clinical effect and adverse effect were observed, and the therapeutic effects in patients with high risk factors were especially evaluated. SPSS13.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Results The scores were decreased significantly after finishing therapeutic causes for 3 and 7 days in both groups (tempirical =12.29 and 16.53, tobjective =9.36 and 11.49, P<0. 05). There were significant differences in severity scores after 3 and 7 days between empirical and objective treatment groups (t =2. 64 and 3. 08, P < 0. 01). There were significant differences in absorption time, length of ICU and total hospital stay between two groups (t =6. 61 , 4. 39 and 10. 25, P <0. 05). In empirical and objective group, the effective rates were 88.0% (66/75) and 83.3% (50/60) (x2 = 0.60, P > 0.05 ). In the patients with high risk factors, the effective rates of two groups were 86. 8% (33/38) and 63. 6% (14/22) , and the difference was significant (x2 =4.42, P<0.05). The rate of adverse effects were 6.7% (5/75) in empirical group and 5.0% (3/60) in objective group, and the difference was not significant (x2 =0. 17, P > 0. 05). Conclusion Linezolid can be used as empirical treatment for MRS pneumonia with rapid symptoms relieve and high efficacy, especially for patients with high risk.
6.Effect of ulinastatin on expression of interleukin 15, connective tissue growth factor and malondialdehyde in rat peritoneal mesothelial cells induced by high glucose
Xia PENG ; Jianfei MA ; Chengcheng LI ; Shuo CHEN ; Pengpeng WANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2010;26(12):904-908
Objective To observe the effect of ulinastatin on the expression of interleukin 15 (IL-15), connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in rat peritoneal mesothelial cells (RPMCs) induced by high glucose. Methods RPMCs were isolated, cultured and passaged by trypsin, then identified. The third generation of cultured RPMCs were used in the experiment. RPMCs were divided into normal control group, high glucose (1.5%, 2.5%, 4.25%) for 6 hours and 12 hours, high glucose (2.5%) for 3, 6, 12, 24 hours or ulinastatin (160, 320, 640U/ml) for 12 hours. IL-15 mRNA was detected by real-time PCR. IL-15 and CTGF protein in supernatants was detected by ELISA. MDA protein was detected by TBAS. Results Compared with the control group, the expression of IL-15, CTGF and MDA was significantly increased in the groups stimulated by high glucose (P<0.05) in dose- and time-dependent manner. Ulinastatin could significantly decrease the expression of IL-15, CTGF and MDA induced by high glucose in dosedependent manner both in protein and gene levels (P<0.05). Conclusions High glucose can up-regulate the expression of IL-15, CTGF and MDA in RPMCs. Ulinastatin can reverse these changes.
7.Effect of aminoglycosides on reducing the mutant selective window of Acinetobacter baumannii in combination therapy
Mingtao LIU ; Kaishu LI ; Pengpeng YAN ; Xinan WANG ; Xiuhe OUYANG
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2014;(4):334-337
Objective To explore the effect of combination therapy of aminoglycosides with other antibiotics on reducing the mutant selective window of Acinetobacter baumannii. Methods Three aminoglycoside antibiotics (amikacin, tobramycin, netilmicin)and four frequently used antibiotics against Acinetobacter baumannii in clinical practice (cefoperazone-sulbactam, imipenem-cilastatin,ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin)were studied.The minimum inhibitory concentrations of these antibiotics against Acinetobacter baumannii ATCC1 9606 were determined by E-test.The mutant prevention concentrations of the four antibiotics against Acinetobacter baumannii alone or in combination with aminoglycosides were determined by agar dilution method.The selective index was calculated. The effect of aminoglycosides on mutant selective window of Acinetobacter baumannii was evaluated according to the change of selective index after combination. Results The selective index of cefoperazone-sulbactam,imipenem-cilastatin,ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin against A.baumannii ATCC19606 was 16,>32, 16 and 32.When combined with amikacin,the selective index was 1,2,4 and 4,respectively.When combined with tobramycin,the index was 2,2,8 and 8,respectively.When combined with netilmicin,the index was 2,4,8 and 16, respectively. Conclusions The mutant prevention concentration of the four antibiotics against Acinetobacter baumannii is significantly reduced when combined with any of the three aminoglycosides,which is helpful to decrease the incidence of mutants and control resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. Amikacin-based combination shows the most evident effect on reducing the mutant selective window of Acinetobacterbaumannii.
8.Diagnosis and treatment of congenital basal encephaloceles in infants
Xiaojian YANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Lixing TANG ; Pengpeng WANG ; Wentong GE
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2017;24(3):128-131
OBJECTIVE To discuss the diagnosis and endoscopic treatment of congenital basal encephaloceles in infants.METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of 6 infants with congenital basal encephaloceles in Beijing Children's Hospital between January 2014 to September 2016. CT and MRI were performed routinely. All patients underwent endoscopic resection of encephaloceles and repair of skull base defects. RESULTS Five patients presented with transethmoidal encephaloceles and one transsphenoidal encephaloceles. All patients underwent endoscopic procedure successfully. There were no complications except for one 7-month old girl who got purulent meningitis. All patients had favorable clinical outcomes during a follow-up of 3 to 29 months.CONCLUSION For infants with persistent nasal obstruction and nasal neoplasms, congenital basal encephaloceles should be considered. Nasal coronary CT and sagital MRI are of paramount importance in the diagnosis of congenital basal encephaloceles in infants. The endoscopic procedure is the safe and effective method for the management of congenital basal encephaloceles in infants.
9.Short-term clinical efficacy of sublingual immunotherapy in children with allergic rhinitis
Pengpeng WANG ; Lixing TANG ; Xiaojian YANG ; Wentong GE
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2016;23(10):561-564
OBJECTIVE To investigate the short-term clinical efficacy of sublingual immunotherapy in children with allergic rhinitis. METHODS Forty-four patients, from 3-14 years of age, with mite-sensitive allergic rhinitis were treated sublingually with standardized dermatophagoidesfarinae extract. After treatment of 3 or 6 months using the dermatophagoidesfarinae extract, the total nasal symptoms score(including nasal congestion, nasal itching, rhinorrhea and sneezing scores), total rhinitis medicine scores, visual analog scale scores and the percentage of blood eosinophilic granulocyte(Eos%) before and after treatment were evaluated. SPSS 20.0 software was used to analyze the data. RESULTS After 3 or 6 months' treatment,thenasal symptoms score(including nasal congestion, nasal itching, rhinorrhea and sneezing scores), total rhinitis medicine scores and visual analog scale scoreshad significantly reduced,comparing with that before treatment(all P<0.05). The comparison of the total nasal symptoms score(including nasal congestion, rhinorrhea and sneezing scores), total rhinitis medicine scores and visual analog scale scores between 3 months and 6 months treatment had shown no significant difference (all P>0.05), while nasal itching scores had significantly reduced(Z=-4.185, P<0.05). After 6 months' treatment, the percentage of Eos% had significantly reduced compared with that before treatment(Z=-4.544, P<0.05). CONCLUSION SLIT could be an effective treatment in patients with allergic rhinitis sensitive to house dust mite. It would have effect after3 months treatment and Eos%reduced significantly after 6 months treatment.
10.Research on multilevel fuzzy evaluation of medical students' comprehensive quality based on ana-lytic hierarchy process (AHP)
Pengpeng WANG ; Jiankang LIU ; Shiwen ZHANG ; Xianglin LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2016;15(9):894-899
Aiming at the existing problem of inequality and being unscientific in the evaluation of comprehensive quality of medical students, through literature research and expert opinion method, and from multi angles , the author constructed the evaluation index system of comprehensive quality of scientific medicine, using AHP to determine the weights of evaluation indexes, and established a fuzzy evaluation model of the comprehensive quality of medical students, and on this basis, improved the calculation method of fuzzy evaluation and the maximal subjection degree of the evaluation result. The specific examples of the evaluation results showed that the method was effective and could reflect the comprehensive quality of med-ical students in a comprehensive and objective way, and it had great significance to the comprehensive quality evaluation of medical students.