1.Clone and expression of APH(3′′)-Ⅰand AAC(2′)-Ⅰ gene of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
Xiaoshan GUAN ; Ruili GUAN ; Huamin ZHONG ; Qiulian DENG ; Yongqiang XIE ; Zhenwen ZHOU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2016;37(15):2099-2101
Objective To perform the amplification ,sequencing and prokaryotic expression of APH (3′′)‐Ⅰ and AAC (2′)‐Ⅰgenes from the clinically isolated gzch810 strain(SM gzch810)of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia to provide the basic materials for the next step functional test .Methods The SM gzch810 genome chromosome was extracted ,the APH (3′′)‐Ⅰ ,AAC (2′)‐Ⅰ whole genes were amplified by PCR and sequenced after being cloned into pMD18‐T vector .The recombination were subcloned into pGEX‐4T‐1 vector and the expression of the recombinant APH (3′′)‐Ⅰ and AAC (2′)‐Ⅰ were analyzed by SDS‐PAGE .Results The 800bp and 550bp DNA fragments of APH(3′′)‐Ⅰ ,AAC(2′)‐Ⅰ gene were amplified from SM gzch810 by PCR and sequenced ;the sequence comparison analysis showed that DNA and amino acid sequence identities of APH (3′′)‐Ⅰand AAC (2′)‐Ⅰ genes with other strains were 91% and 95% respectively .The sequence of APH (3′′)‐Ⅰand AAC(2′)‐Ⅰ of SM gzch810 were submitted to GenBank(accession number :HQ315852 and HQ315853);two major protein bands corresponding to the expected recombinant GST‐TP fusion proteins (56 × 103 and 46 × 103 respectively) were identified by SDS‐PAGE .Conclusion APH(3′′)‐Ⅰand AAC(2′)‐Ⅰgene of SM gzch810 are successfully cloned and expressed ,which lays a good foundation for further detecting corresponding antibi‐otic resistance and functional evaluation of above two kinds of recombinant E .coli .
2.Clinical and genetic analysis of five children with Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia due to variants of RYR2 gene.
Qiqing SUN ; Fangjie WANG ; Ruili ZHENG ; Zhenhua XIE ; Lijuan JIA ; Dongxiao LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2023;40(8):960-965
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the clinical and genetic characteristics of five children with Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT).
METHODS:
Five children with clinical manifestations consistent with CPVT admitted to the Department of Cardiology of Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University from November 2019 to November 2021 were selected as the study subjects. Their clinical data were collected. Potential variants were detected by whole exome sequencing, and Sanger sequencing was used to verify the candidate variants. All patients were treated with β-blocker propranolol and followed up.
RESULTS:
All patients had developed the disease during exercise and presented with syncope as the initial clinical manifestation. Electrocardiogram showed sinus bradycardia. The first onset age of the 5 patients were (10.4 ± 2.19) years, and the time of delayed diagnosis was (1.6 ± 2.19) years. All of the children were found to harbor de novo heterozygous missense variants of the RYR2 gene, including c.6916G>A (p.V2306I), c.527G>C (p.R176P), c.12271G>A (p.A4091T), c.506G>T (p.R169L) and c.6817G>A (p.G2273R). Among these, c.527G>C (p.R176P) and c.6817G>A (p.G2273R) were unreported previously. Based on the guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), the c.527G>C (p.R176P) was classified as a pathogenic variant (PS2+PM1+PM2_Supporting+PM5+PP3+PP4), and the c.6817G>A (p.G2273R) was classified as a likely pathogenic variant (PS2+PM2_Supporting+PP3+PP4). The symptoms of all children were significantly improved with the propranolol treatment, and none has developed syncope during the follow up.
CONCLUSION
Discovery of the c.527G>C (p.R176P) and c.6817G>A (p.G2273R) variants has expanded the mutational spectrum of the RYR2 gene. Genetic testing of CPVT patients can clarify the cause of the disease and provide a reference for their genetic counseling.
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3.Clinical distribution and antibiotic resistance of Streptococcus pneumonia isolated from pediatric patients in Guangzhou
Lianfen HUANG ; Ruili XIE ; Lilan PENG ; Huamin ZHONG ; Yongqiang XIE ; Xiaoshan GUAN ; Xiaocong LI ; Xiaoguang CHEN ; Hua LI ; Zhenwen ZHOU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2018;39(9):1044-1047
Objective To explore the sample type and drug resistance characteristics of Streptococcus pneu-monia(Spn)isolated from pediatric patients in Guangzhou district,and their age distribution to offer instruc-tions for prevention and clinical treatment.Methods Spn isolates were cultured and identified according to the national standard procedure for clinical laboratory operation,followed by analysis of sample type and age dis-tribution of pediatric patients with positive isolates of Spn in Guangzhou Women and Children′s Medical Cen-ter from 2013 Jan 1st to 2015 Dec 31st,drug resistance status was determined by MIC test.Results Totally, 1 243 strains of Spn were isolated,which were mainly from pediatric patients under 1 year old(42.80%).Spn isolates were mainly isolated from respiratory tract(72.81%),ear secretions(15.37%),blood(5.63%),cere-brospinal fluid(3.06%)and hydrothorax(2.01%).For all Spn isolates,the resistance rate to erythromycin, tetracycline and sulfamethoxazole was especially high as 94.93%,85.76%,73.53% respectively,with relative high resistance to penicillin G(24.70%),amoxicillin(39.59%),ceftriaxone(24.05%),meropenem(22.85%) and cefotaxime(19.89%),low resistance to quinolone antibiotics(<10.00%),and no resistance to vancomycin and linezolid.Conclusion The major age group of children with Spn infection is infants under one year old in Guangzhou,clinicians should be serious about the high resistant rate of Spn to erythromycin,tetracycline and sulfamethoxazole,the significantly increased resistant rate to penicillin,amoxicillin and ceftriaxone.Clinicians should choose antibiotics rationally according to the characteristics of drug sensitivity for better treatment.
4.Clinical Comprehensive Evaluation of Qianlieping Capsules in Treatment of Chronic Prostatitis with Stagnant Dampness-heat Syndrome
Xiaoxiao ZHAO ; Lianxin WANG ; Ruili WEI ; Xin CUI ; Yanli HUANG ; Yanming XIE ; Qiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(5):165-175
ObjectiveTo explore the comprehensive clinical value of Qianlieping capsules in the treatment of chronic prostatitis with damp-heat stasis syndrome, and to provide evidence for the decision-making of clinical basic drug management. MethodBased on the "Guidelines for Comprehensive Clinical Evaluation of Drugs (Trial Version 2021)", this study systematically reviewed the existing research on the treatment of chronic prostatitis with damp-heat stasis syndrome by Qianlieping capsules. Based on evidence-based medicine, clinical epidemiology, clinical medicine, evidence-based pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, health statistics, health technology assessment, and other disciplines, the multi-criteria decision analysis model (MCDA) and CSC 2.0 software were used. The six dimensions of safety, effectiveness, economy, innovation, suitability, and accessibility of drugs, as well as traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) characteristics, were comprehensively evaluated qualitatively and quantitatively. ResultIn terms of safety, based on the spontaneous reporting system (SRS) of the National Center for ADR Monitoring, safety literature analysis, pharmacological and toxicological experiment report, and other evidence, the safety grade of Qianlieping capsules was evaluated as grade A, with good safety. In terms of effectiveness, based on the results of pharmacological and pharmacodynamic studies and Meta-analysis, and combined with the value and quality of the evidence for efficacy, the final efficacy grade of Qianlieping capsules was rated as B. In terms of economy, Qianlieping capsules was a class B drug of national medical insurance. Compared with those of similar Chinese patent medicines, the average daily cost of Qianlieping capsules was moderate, and there was no related cost increase during the administration process. Economic research showed that Qianlieping capsules combined with α-receptor blockers were more economical than α-receptor blockers alone. Based on the quality evaluation of economic evidence and the value evaluation of economic evidence, the economic grade of Qianlieping capsules was rated as B. In terms of innovation, Qianlieping capsules were a combination of cold and warm drugs, focusing on clearing heat, detoxifying, removing blood stasis, and relieving pain, with non-toxic medicinal materials. They obtained a number of invention patents. The enterprise service system was perfect, and the quality standard was higher than the international and Chinese standards. The innovation grade of Qianlieping capsules was rated as B. In terms of suitability, the results of the questionnaire survey showed that it had relatively good suitability for clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, and patients who used Qianlieping capsules. The information on Chinese patent medicines was complete and met the requirements of national standards. The suitability grade of Qianlieping capsules was rated as A. In terms of accessibility, Qianlieping capsules were moderately priced and affordable, with sufficient resources of medicinal materials, no shortage of medicinal materials, and good availability. The accessibility grade of Qianlieping capsules was rated as B. In terms of TCM medicine characteristics, the prescription of Qianlieping capsules was derived from Danshen Huoxue Decoction. The original prescription was used for the treatment of chronic prostatitis with blood stasis syndrome. The whole formula was recorded in The Complete Compendium of Fine Formulas (《良方大全》) published by Beijing Publishing Group Co., Ltd. in 1991 and has been used for more than 30 years. The formula was a combination of warm and cold drugs, attacking pathogens without hurting healthy Qi. The grade of TCM characteristics of Qianlieping capsules was rated as B. ConclusionBased on the above "6+1" dimensions, the comprehensive evaluation result of Qianlieping capsules in the treatment of chronic prostatitis with damp-heat and blood stasis syndrome is grade B, and it is recommended to convert it into the relevant policy results of basic clinical drug management according to the conditions.
5.Randomized, Double-blind, Single-simulation, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Clinical Trial of An'erning Granules in Reducing Use of Antibiotics for Children's Community-acquired Pneumonia
Ruili WEI ; Jian LYU ; Xinmin LI ; Farong YUAN ; Lianxin WANG ; Liqun WU ; Ying DING ; Mengqing WANG ; Baoqing ZHANG ; Zheng XUE ; Yongsheng XU ; Jingxiao ZHANG ; Yanming XIE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(19):105-114
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of An'erning granules in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia in children. MethodA randomized, double-blind, single-simulation, placebo-controlled trial was designed in this study. The children were randomly assigned into an observation group (An'erning granules combined with ceftriaxone sodium) and a control group (An'erning granules placebo combined with ceftriaxone sodium) according to the ratio of 2∶1. The disease cure rate was taken as the main indicator of efficacy, and the safety of An'erning granules was observed. ResultA total of 206 children (137 in the observation group and 69 in the control group) were included in this study. Before treatment, the age, sex, body height, body weight, diagnosis time of pneumonia, and symptom and sign scores had no significant differences between the two groups. After 8 days of continuous medication, the observation group[70.80%(97/137)] had higher cure rate than the control group[56.52%(39/69)](χ2=4.17,P<0.05) and total effective rate of chest X-ray [97.98%(97/99)] than the control group[86.27%(44/51)] (χ2=12.98,P<0.01). The observation group was superior to the control group in the alleviation of TCM syndrome under the condition of 0-3 g dose stratification on day 3 of medication (P<0.01). The recovery time, time to complete fever abatement, time to fever abatement and expectoration alleviation, rate of conversion to severe case, and reduction in the frequency of antibiotic use showed no significant differences between the two groups. In terms of safety, 13 and 7 adverse events occurred in the observation group and control group, respectively, which were relieved or disappeared after drug withdrawal or symptomatic treatment and showed no significant difference between the two groups. ConclusionIntravenous drip of ceftriaxone sodium combined with An'erning granules is effective in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia in children. It can accelerate the absorption of pulmonary inflammation, alleviate the clinical symptoms in a short time for young children or the children with mild symptoms, and is safe in clinical application.