1.A study about the desiccation and the expiry date for humidifier after disinfection
Anrong HU ; Qinqin ZHOU ; Xinming HUANG ; Qiong TAO ; Jing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2006;0(16):-
Objective To study the proper desiccation and the expiry date for humidifier after disinfection, and then decline the incidence rate of infection in hospital. Methods Divided 84 humidifiers into the A and B groups randomly after disinfection, there were 42 humidifiers in the each group. The natural desiccation was used in the A group, the oxygen desiccation was used in the B group. Monitored the humidifiers of the two groups respectively lasted 7 days, and then compare the datum between them. Results The expiry date of the humidifiers which have dried by natural desiccation was longer than that of humidifiers which have dried by oxygen desiccation. Conclusion We should set down the expiry date for humidifier according to the different desiccation and the different seasons.
2.The Ku80 inhibition cell model in telomerase-negative tumor cell lines U2OS and its relation to telomere and radiosensitivity
Qinqin WU ; Fuxiang ZHOU ; Liu HU ; Huangang JIANG ; Wei HE ; Baiyu LI ; Conghua XIE ; Yunfeng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2012;32(5):460-464
Objective To construct the KU80 inhibition cell model by RNAi in U2OS cell and to explore the relationship between the Ku80,telomeres and radiosensitivity in telomerase-negative tumor cells.Methods U2OS cells were transfected with the recombinant plasmids of pshRNA-K80 by the lipofectamine,and the stable transfected cell clones were selected by G418.After the selection,the cells were collected and analyzed by the flow cytometry.RT-PCR and Western blot were used to measure the expression of Ku80 and Real-time PCR was used to detect the length of telomeres.The radiosensitivity of U2OS was determined by clone formation array.Results The transfection efficiency of the positive cell clones detected by the flow cytometry was (83.23 ± 7.63) %.The inhibition rate of the Ku80 gene transcription in the cell group with recombinant plasmid was(68.09 ± 1.16)% and the inhibition rate of the Ku80 protein expression in the same group was (11.03 ± 2.45) %.The results of Real-time PCR showed that the telomere length of the cell group with recombinant plasmid (1.07 ± 0.07) was significantly shorter than that of the control group (4.42 ± 1.30,F =38.58,P < 0.05) and that of the empty plasmid group (4.11 ±0.84,F =38.58,P < 0.05).Compared to the control group,the telomere length of the empty plasmid group did not changed(4.42 ±0.84 vs.4.11 ±0.84).U2OS cells with Ku80 expression suppressed had lower SF2 than that of the control cells (F =1089.61,P <0.05),and resulted in the SER of 1.47.Conclusions The Ku80 inhibition cell model in telomerase-negative U2OS cell line is successfully established which has the shorter telomere length,and is more sensitive to radiation.Telomere shortening caused by pshRNA-of Ku80 is likely to be one of the mechanisms of radiosensitization in this kind of cell model.
3.Protective effect of tissue kallikrein against inflammation following focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in diabetic rats
Ruifeng SHI ; Ling LIU ; Bin HU ; Xin CHEN ; Qinqin CAO ; Lingling ZHAO ; Renliang ZHANG
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2015;(9):904-909
Objective It remains to be confirmed whether tissue kallikrein has neuroprotective effect in diabetes-induced stroke.This study was to investigate the neuroprotection of tissue kallikrein against cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in diabetic rats. Methods Healthy male SD rats were randomly divided into a sham operation, a saline control, and a tissue kallikrein group.Diabetes mellitus was induced in the animals by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin and the model of focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion was made with an intraluminal vascular occlusion method. At 24 hours after modeling, we obtained the neurological deficit score, in-farct size, and brain water content, counted Iba1-and MPO-positive cells by immunohistochemistry, and determined the expressions of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 by real-time PCR. Results In comparison with the saline controls, the rats treated with tissue kallirein showed significant decreases in the neurological deficit score (P<0.01), the infarct size ([23.57 ±5.79] vs [47.97 ±1.19]%, P<0.01), brain edema ([81.73 ±2.10] vs [84.94 ±2.34]%, P<0.05), the counts of Iba1-and MPO-positive cells (12.33 ±4.46 vs 31.83 ±8.13 and 13.83 ±4.49 vs 37.50 ±7.64, both P<0.01), and the expressions of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 (both P<0.05). Conclusion Tissue kallikrein has a neuroprotective effect against cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in diabetic rats, which may be associated with its anti-inflammation property.
4.Establishment of real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR for detection of torque teno virus types 7, 8 and 10
Zhiqiang XIA ; Juan SONG ; Dong XIA ; Qinqin SONG ; Wenjun WANG ; Ruifang WANG ; Bingtian SHI ; Mi LIU ; Geng HU ; Yanhai WANG ; Jun HAN
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2021;41(3):190-194
Objective:To establish a real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR for the detection of torque teno virus types 7 (TTV7), 8 (TTV8) and 10 (TTV10) and analyze its performance in clinical sample detection.Methods:Specific primers were designed based on the gene sequences of TTV7, TTV8 and TTV10 in GenBank. Recombinant plasmids of pMD19-T-TTV7, pMD19-T-TTV8 and pMD19-T-TTV10 were constructed and used as positive standard control to establish a real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR based on FAM-Eclipse probe method. The specificity and sensitivity of the established method were evaluated. Moreover, it was validated in terms of clinical sample detection.Results:The standard curve equations of the real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR for detecting TTV7, TTV8 and TTV10 were y=-0.340 2 x+ 114.780 0 ( R2=0.998 8), y=-0.351 1 x+ 114.940 0 ( R2=0.995 3) and y=-0.348 9 x+ 115.020 0 ( R2=0.991 7), respectively, and there was no cross-reaction with other viruses. The detection sensitivity of the established method for TTV7, TTV8 and TTV10 were 108 copies/μl, 84 copies/μl and 98 copies/μl, and the positive detection rates in clinical pediatric serum samples were 10.9%, 2.1% and 4.3%, respectively. Conclusions:The established real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR for detection of TTV7, TTV8 and TTV10 was featured by strong specificity and high sensitivity, which could be used for rapid TTV detection in clinical serum samples.
5.Application of risk prevention and quality control nursing in peritoneal dialysis patients with renal failure
Xianyong DAI ; Xiuling HU ; Xiufeng WANG ; Nana LUO ; Yuanyuan JI ; Qinqin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2021;27(17):2322-2326
Objective:To study and analyze the application effect of risk prevention and quality control nursing in peritoneal dialysis patients with renal failure.Methods:From January to December 2019, a total of 86 patients with renal failure in the Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical College were recruited as the research objects by convenient sampling method. All the objects were divided into the observation group (43 cases) and the control group (43 cases) by the random number table method. The control group was treated with traditional risk prevention and control nursing, while the observation group was treated with risk prevention and control quality control nursing. The changes of albumin, hemoglobin, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen were compared between the two groups before and after intervention, and the incidence of complications such as peritonitis, catheter outlet infection, water retention and hypokalemia were compared between the two groups.Results:After the intervention, the albumin and hemoglobin levels of the observation group were higher than those of the control group, and the levels of creatinine and urea nitrogen in the observation group were lower than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.01) . During the intervention, the complication rate of the observation group was 23.26% (10/43) , which was lower than 46.51% (20/43) of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:Risk prevention and quality control nursing in peritoneal dialysis patients with renal failure can improve renal function and reduce the occurrence of complications.
6.Efficacy of laparoscopic liver resection for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma at complicated region
Qinqin LIU ; Yifan HU ; Fei LIU ; Yonggang WEI ; Bo LI
Chinese Journal of Hepatic Surgery(Electronic Edition) 2018;7(1):48-52
Objective To explore the efficacy of laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) in the treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) at complicated region. Methods Clinical data of 89 patients with HCC at complicated region treated in West China Hospital of Sichuan University between February 2015 and February 2017 were analyzed retrospectively. These patients were divided into LLR group and open liver resection group (OLR group) according to different operative procedures. There were 36 patients in LLR group, including 27 males and 9 females, with an average age of (54±13) years old. There were 53 patients in OLR group, including 44 males and 9 females, with an average age of (52±11) years old. The informed consents of all patients were obtained and the local ethical committee approval was received. Perioperative conditions and postoperative quality of life score in both groups were compared using t test or Kruskal-Wallis rank sum test, and survival analysis was conducted using Kaplan-Meier test and Log-rank test. Results The length of operation was (268±89) min in LLR group, significantly longer than (210±74) min in OLR group (t=3.365, P<0.05). The postoperative length of hospital stay was (6.2±1.2) d in LLR group, significantly shorter than (7.2±2.3) d in OLR group (t=-2.347, P<0.05). The operation expenses was (19.1±9.3) thousand RMB in LLR group, which was significantly higher than (6.1±1.7) thousand RMB in OLR group (t=10.425, P<0.05). The score of daily activity, accessory symptoms of HCC and score of quality of life were (25±4), (64±7) and (151±20) points in LLR group, significantly higher than (23±3), (60±7) and (144±9) points in OLR group, respectively (t=2.278, 2.375, 2.720; P<0.05). The overall survival, disease-free survival were respectively 93.0%, 78.0% in OLR group, and respectively 97.0%, 79.0% in LLR group, where no significant difference was observed (χ2=0.276, 0.029; P>0.05). Conclusions Compared with OLR, LLR can obviously shorten the length of hospital stay and improve the postoperative quality of life for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) at complicated region. It is safe and feasible.
7.3.0T HRMRI for the study of carotid artery plaque
Wei TANG ; Yi XU ; Jie HU ; Qinqin TIAN ; Ping WANG ; Haifeng LI ; Weiming LI ; Honglin DONG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2018;33(12):1014-1017
Objective To evaluate 3.0T high resolution magnetic resonance (HRMRI) scanner for determining the carotid plaque vulnerability.Method Fifteen inpatients with carotid plaque stenosis were enrolled.The stenosis rate confirmed by Doppler ultrasound was 50%-99% (excluding those with 100% occlusion of the carotid artery).Head and neck coil 24 (HNC 24) was used for extracranial carotid artery plaque scan.Results There was no statistically significant difference between pathology and 3.0T HRMRI in the detemination of carotid plaque composition (P =0.546)and carotid artery stenosis rate (P =0.289).HRMRI showed good consistency with pathology in detecting intraplaque hemorrhage (Kappa =0.816) and lipid necrosis core (Kappa =0.771),and normal consistency with pathology in detecting calcification (Kappa =0.674).The highest sensitivity (87.23%) and the highest specificity (97.77%) of intraplaque hemorrhage were detected for the core of lipid necrosis.Conclusion The 3.0T high resolution magnetic resonance detailed analysis of extracranial carotid plaque composition,morphology,luminal stenosis,plaque lumen and wall area data for assessment.
8.The value of plasma ADAMTS4 in evaluating the stability of carotid plaque
Qinqin TIAN ; Tian DU ; Jie HU ; Peilu SHI ; Wenkai CHANG ; Yuwen WANG ; Haifeng LI ; Honglin DONG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2017;32(12):1043-1046
Objective To explore the relationship between the level of plasma ADAMTS4 and the vulnerability of carotid atherosclerotic plaque in patients with carotid artery stenosis and the clinical value of evaluating the vulnerability of the carotid atherosclerotic plaque.Methods 60 patients with carotid artery stenosis were divided into stable plaque group and vulnerable plaque group according to the histopathological typing after carotid endarterectomy (CEA).30 patients who had atherosclerosis but no carotid plaque formation served as control.Using ELISA to measure the level of plasma ADAMTS4.Results The level of plasma ADAMTS4 was significantly higher in the vulnerable-plaque group (112.74 ± 17.47) ng/ml compared with the stable plaque group (56.67 ± 22.14)ng/ml and the control group (56.67 ± 22.14)ng/ ml,P < 0.001.Logistic analysis showed that high level of plasma ADAMTS4 was risk factor for vulnerability of carotid atherosclerotic plaque (P < 0.05,OR =8.240,95 % CI:1.512-22.915).ROC curve showed that ADAMTS4 =100.935 ng/ml could accurately predict significant vulnerability with accuracy of 94.3%.Conclusion ADAMTS4 is an effective,sensitive and non-invasive biomarker to evaluate the vulnerability of carotid atherosclerotic plaque.
9.Comparison of clinical features between chronic active Epstein-Barr virus infection and infectious mononucleosis in adult patients
Qinqin PU ; Nannan HU ; Yan DAI ; Zhengyi JIANG ; Jingjing DAI ; Ke JIN ; Jun LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2022;15(5):360-365,378
Objective:To compare the clinical features between chronic active Epstein-Barr virus infection(CAEBV) and infectious mononucleosis(IM)in adult patients.Methods:Clinical data from 56 adult IM patients and 14 adult CAEBV patients admitted in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University during January 2011 to December 2019 were enrolled. Clinical manifestations, laboratory indicators, treatment and outcomes were compared between two groups. Chi-square test and Mann-whitney U test were used to analyze data. Results:The average age of CAEBV patients was higher than that of IM patients [36.0(23.8, 50.5)years vs. 19.0(17.3, 22.8) years; U=90.0, P<0.05]. The symptoms of sore throat, throat congestion, tonsilla enlargement and lymphadenopathy in IM group were more common than those in CAEBV group( χ2=14.088, 16.875, 31.855 and 10.938, all P<0.01). However, the incidence of pulmonary infection, sleepiness/dysphoria and splenomegaly in CAEBV group were significantly higher than those in IM group( χ2=17.217, 5.809 and 6.254, P<0.05 or <0.01). The white blood cell counts, hemoglobin levels, platelet counts, alanine aminotransferase(ALT) and albumin in CAEBV group were significantly lower than those in IM group( U=47.0, 49.5, 158.5, 173.0 and 263.5, all P<0.01). The levels of neutrophil ratio, C-reactive protein, serum ferritin and EBV DNA load in CAEBV group were significantly higher than those in IM group( U=145.0, 140.0, 128.5 and 115.0, P<0.05 or <0.01). The proportions of CD3 + T cell counts and CD8 + T cell counts in CAEBV group were significantly lower compared to those in IM group( U=42.0 and 24.5, P<0.01); the proportions of CD4 + T cell counts, the CD4 + T/CD8 + T cell counts ratio and B lymphocytes in CAEBV group were significantly higher compared to those in IM group( U=29.0, 23.5 and 34.5, P<0.01). Fifty-six IM patients were all cured and discharged from hospital. In CAEBV group, 8 cases died, 3 cases were improved and 3 cases lost follow-up. Conclusions:Patients with IM represent a favorable prognosis, while the prognosis of CAEBV is relatively poor and complication with HLH may occur. For older patients with EBV infection complicated with pulmonary infection, lethargy/irritability, attention should be paid to monitor blood routine, liver function, serum EBV DNA load and peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets.
10.The protective mechanisms of MEK1/2 inhibitor PD98059 on ox-LDL induced injury of HUVEC and the influence on the expression of LOX-1
Shan SUN ; Hongling HU ; Xiaoyu DUAN ; Qinqin WU ; Yingxia HE ; Xiaofen BU ; Xiaoyan MING ; Fengqin YAN ; Hong ZHU
Chongqing Medicine 2018;47(13):1727-1730
Objective To investigate the protective mechanism of MEK1/2 inhibitor PD98059 on ox-LDL induced injury of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC),and its influence on the expression of LOX-1.Methods HUVEC damage models were established by using ox-LDL and were treated with PD98059 later,divided into the negative control group,the ox-LDL group,the positive control group and the PD98059+ox-LDL group.The effect of inhibition of MEK1/2 on ox-LDL induced HUVEC damage was measured.Results Compared with the negative control group,the levels in the ox-LDL group of LOX-1,pMEK1/2,RhoA,ROCK1,ROCK2,TNF-α and IL-6 were increased significantly,the proliferations of HUVEC and the productions of NO were decreased (P<0.05).Compared with the ox-LDL group,the levels in the positive control group and the PD98059+ox-LDL group of pMEK1/2,RhoA,ROCK1,ROCK2,TNF-α and IL-6 were decreased,the proliferation of HUVEC and the production of NO were increased (P<0.05).Conclusion PD98059 inhibit the MEK1/2 signaling pathway to suppress the ox-LDL induced damage of HUVEC by decreasing the expression of LOX-1.