1.Assessment of journals according to their weighted citations
Li LI ; Hao CHEN ; Qin YAO ; Tiantian SHAN ; Hongxin CAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 2014;(10):70-74
A method to assess library-holding journals according to their weighted citations was proposed in light of the actual needs of users for core journals, the use of library-holding journals and references by authors in different orders of precedence.The Western journal of rheumatology, highly cited by authors of Second Military Medical U-niversity, were assessed using this method, showing that this method is better than the citation analysis-based tra-ditional method in assessment of journals.
2.Information commons concept-based stereoscopic resources support system for academic library and its application
Tiantian SHAN ; Hao CHEN ; Qin YAO ; Xuefang MEI ; Hongxin CAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 2017;26(4):34-39
The information commons concept-based stereoscopic resources support system for academic library with brand-new connotations and its application were proposed according to the increasing development and expansion of informationization, networking and digitization in different social fields, the significant change in disseminating methods of information resources, and the need of readers for library service.
3.Progress of clinical research on neonatal platelet transfusion
Tiantian XIE ; Hongtao LEI ; Wenhua WANG ; Pu ZHAO ; Qin ZHANG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2024;51(8):543-547
Platelet transfusion is one of the critical clinical therapies of neonatal thrombocytopenia and significant preventive measures of bleeding diseases in preterm infants.The platelet transfusion rate is high in clinical practice,whereas some controversies emerge in its clinical application.Platelet transfusion decision-making should take into account the platelet count and the causes of thrombocytopenia.In addition,the presence of bleeding tendency and platelet effects on other systemic disorders should be considered.Clinicians often need to make rapid decisions about whether to transfuse platelets in a critically situation.On the basis of the comprehensive overview of issues that are closely pertinent to the field of clinical practice,this article is dedicated to elucidate the advancements in clinical research pertaining to neonatal platelet transfusions,aiming to serve as a reference for clinicians when making transfusion decisions and to chart a course for future clinical investigations.
4. Effects of hydrogen on the lung damage of mice at early stage of severe burn
Chao QIN ; Yingxue BIAN ; Tiantian FENG ; Jinhui ZHANG ; Yonghao YU
Chinese Journal of Burns 2017;33(11):682-687
Objective:
To investigate the effects of hydrogen on the lung damage of mice at early stage of severe burn.
Methods:
One hundred and sixty ICR mice were divided into sham injury, hydrogen, pure burn, and burn+ hydrogen groups according to the random number table, with 40 mice in each group. Mice in pure burn group and burn+ hydrogen group were inflicted with 40% total body surface area full-thickness scald (hereafter referred to as burn) on the back, while mice in sham injury group and hydrogen group were sham injured. Mice in hydrogen group and burn+ hydrogen group inhaled 2% hydrogen for 1 h at post injury hour (PIH) 1 and 6, respectively, while mice in sham injury group and pure burn group inhaled air for 1 h. At PIH 24, lung tissue of six mice in each group was harvested, and then pathological changes of lung tissue were observed by HE staining and the lung tissue injury pathological score was calculated. Inferior vena cava blood and lung tissue of other eight mice in each group were obtained, and then content of high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in serum and lung tissue was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in serum and lung tissue was detected by spectrophotometry. After arterial blood of other six mice in each group was collected for detection of arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2), the wet and dry weight of lung tissue were weighted to calculate lung wet to dry weight ratio. The survival rates of the other twenty mice in each group during post injury days 7 were calculated. Data were processed with one-way analysis of variance, LSD test and log-rank test.
Results:
(1) At PIH 24, lung tissue of mice in sham injury group and hydrogen group showed no abnormality. Mice in pure burn group were with pulmonary interstitial edema, serious rupture of alveolar capillary wall, and infiltration of a large number of inflammatory cells. Mice in burn+ hydrogen group were with mild pulmonary interstitial edema, alveolar capillary congestion accompanied by slight rupture and bleeding, and the number of infiltration of inflammatory cells was smaller than that in pure burn group. The lung tissue injury pathological scores of mice in sham injury group, hydrogen group, pure burn group, and burn+ hydrogen group were (0.7±0.5), (0.8±0.5), (6.1±1.0), and (2.8±0.8) points, respectively. The lung tissue injury pathological score of mice in pure burn group was significantly higher than that in sham injury group (
5.Study on genetic etiology of two patients with mucopolysaccharidosis using whole-exome sequencing
Tiantian QIN ; Shaoli ZHAO ; Zhaohui MO ; Shengping LIU ; Ping JIN
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2021;37(10):875-880
Objective:To explore the underlying genetic cause in two patients with mucopolysaccharidosis(MPS)using the whole-exome sequencing.Methods:Genomic DNA was extracted from the peripheral blood of two patients with MPS and their family members. Sanger sequencing and pedigree verification were performed on the pathogenic variants filtered by whole-exome sequencing. The function of the mutation sites was analyzed by bioinformatics software. The effect of the splice mutation on mRNA was further determined by reverse transcription-PCR(RT-PCR).Results:The proband 1 was a 25-year-old male, who carried compound heterozygous mutations of α-L-iduronidas(IDUA) gene: p. T179R and p. S633L, and was diagnosed as MPSⅠ. His mother and sister carried heterozygous p. T179R, while his father carried heterozygous p. S633L, consistent with the autosomal recessive inheritance pattern. The proband 2 was a 3-year-old male, who was hemizygous for IVS 6-8A>G of iduronate-2-sulfatase(IDS) gene. His mother and grandmother were heterozygous for this mutation, consistent with the X-linked recessive inheritance. The proband 2 was diagnosed as MPSⅡ. Sequencing of RT-PCR products showed that the IVS 6-8A>G mutation activated an upstream cryptic splice-site in intron 6, leading to 7 nucleotide insertion in exon 7, frameshift, and shorter peptide chain.Conclusion:In this study, IDUA p. T179R and p. S633L, and IDS IVS 6-8A>G mutations were found in two patients with MPS by whole exome sequencing, which further expanded the genotypic and phenotype spectrum of MPS.
6.The role of iron metabolism in aerobic exercise′s inhibition of cardiomyocyte apoptosis in atherosclerosis
Xihua LIU ; Tiantian MA ; Fang QIN ; Zifu YU ; Jie GAO
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2024;46(1):7-12
Objective:To demonstrate any role of iron metabolism in the inhibition by aerobic exercise of myocardial apoptosis in atherosclerotic mice.Methods:Eight-week-old male ApoE -/- gene knockout mice were randomly divided into a control group, a model group and an aerobic exercise group, each of 9. A model of atherosclerosis was induced in the rats of the model and aerobic exercise groups by feeding them a " western" diet for 12 weeks. During that time the aerobic exercise group only was given aerobic exercise training. The control group was fed normal rat chow during that period. Myocardial apoptosis was detected using TUNEL staining, and the expression and localization of ferritin heavy chain 1 (FTH1) and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) in the myocardium used immunohistochemistry. Western blotting was applied to detect the FTH1 and GPX4 protein levels, and iron deposition in the myocardium was detected using Prussian blue staining. Iron, lipid peroxide malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX) in the myocardial tissue were also measured. Results:The TUNEL staining showed significant apoptosis in the model group. In the aerobic exercise group it was significantly less. There was obvious iron deposition in the myocardia of the model group, which was significantly reduced in the aerobic exercise group. The average FTH1 and GPX4 levels in the model group were lower than in the control group, and significantly elevated in the aerobic exercise group.in the aerobic exercise group than in the model group. Iron and MDA levels in the aerobic exercise group were significantly lower, on average, than among the model group, while that of GSH-PX was significantly higher.Conclusions:Aerobic exercise can significantly inhibit cardiomyocyte apoptosis in atherosclerotic mice. The mechanism may be closely related to better iron metabolism, reduced oxidative stress and the inhibition of iron overload.
7.Emergency use authorization for Ebola virus detection by FDA-approved techniques
Yajun GU ; Tiantian SHE ; Hongwei FU ; Wei QIN ; Yichao WANG ; Yunde LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2016;30(5):496-499
Ebola virus (EBOV) is an aggressive pathogen that causes a highly hemorrhagic fever syndrome in humans and other mammalian species.Early detection and proper treatment is the best defense against EBOV because of high mortality rate (70%-90%).Currently,there are eleven FDA approved Ebola tests,kits,or assays for emergency use,which can be divided into two main categories:rRT-PCR and viral antigen methods.In BSL 4 lab,rRT-PCR is the most sensitive technique to detect nucleic acid of Ebola virus,including Ebola Zaire (EZ1) rRT-PCR (TaqMan) Assay,Ebola Virus NP and VP40 Real-time RTPCR Assay,FilmArray NGDS BT-E and Biothreat-E test,RealStar Ebolavirus RT-PCR kit,LightMix Ebola Zaire rRT-PCR test,and Xpert Ebola Assay.Antigen-based technology (ReEBOV Antigen Rapid Test,and OraQuick Ebola Rapid Antigen Test) provides rapid Ebola antigen test without relying on special PCR equipment.How to develop,manufacture,and market point-of-care and field testing will be the next major challenge for EBOV on various samples.
8.Effect of hydrogen on autophagy during inflammatory responses following lung injury in burned mice
Chao QIN ; Yingxue BIAN ; Tiantian FENG ; Zhijia WANG ; Guolin WANG ; Yonghao YU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2018;38(5):610-613
Objective To evaluate the effect of hydrogen on autophagy during inflammatory responses following lung injury in burned mice.Methods Ninety-six clean-grade healthy male ICR mice,aged 6 weeks,weighing 20-25 g,were divided into 4 groups (n=24 each) using a random number table:sham operation group (SH group),H2 group (H2 group),burn group (B group) and burn plus H2 group (B+H2 group).Forty percent of the total body surface was shaved with 80 g/L sodium sulfide and then exposed to a 92 ℃ scald device for 18 s in B and B+H2 groups.Forty percent of the total body surface was shaved with 80 g/L sodium sulfide and then exposed to a scald device of skin temperature for 18 s in SH and H2 groups.Mice inhaled 2% H2 for 1 h starting from 1 and 6 h after burn in H2 and B+H2 groups.The animals were sacrificed at 24 h after burn and lungs were removed for determination of wet/dry weight ratio (W/D rario),expression of autophagy-related microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3) (by Western blot),activity of myeloperoxidase (MPO),and contents of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and high mobility group box 1 (HMGBI) (by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay).The ratio of LC3-Ⅱ to LC3-Ⅰ expression (LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ) was calculated.The bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was collected at 24 h after burn to detect the concentrations of IL-6 and HMGB1 and to count neutrophil.Results Compared with group SH,the W/D ratio,levels of LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ,MPO,IL-6 and HMGB1,concentrations of IL-6 and HMGB1 in BALF and neutrophil count were significantly increased at 24 h after scald in B and B+H2 groups (P<0.05).Compared with group B,the W/D ratio,levels of LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ,MPO,IL-6 and HMGB1,concentrations of IL-6 and HMGBl in BALF and neutrophil count were significantly decreased at 24 h after scald in group B+H2 (P<0.05).Conclusion Hydrogen can alleviate the lung injury in burned mice,and the mechanism is related to enhancing autophagy.
9.Analysis on relationship between transmural dispersion of repolarization increase and prognosis of malignant ventricular arrhythmia in patients with myocardial infarction
Lingdi LIANG ; Hong LIAO ; Tiantian ZHANG ; Jing SUN ; Guifeng QIN ; Xiao SONG ; Haiyan CHEN
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(27):3773-3775,3778
Objective To explore the relationship between the increase of transmural dispersion of repolarization with ventricular arrhythmia,myocardial infarction degree and coronary events in elderly patients with myocardial infarction at T peak-T end interval in order to provide the guidance instruction for the assessment of prognosis of elderly myocardial infarction.Methods One hundred and twenty cases of senile myocardial infarction in the cardiology department of our hospital were selected,including 73 males and 47 females,the average age was (62.37 ± 11.34) years old.In addition,76 elderly cases of other heart disease were selected as the control group,including 42 males and 34 females,the average age was (59.56 ± 12.64) years old.The T peak-T end interval,dispersion and T peak-T end interval and dispersion after correcting the heart ratein different groups were analyzed.Results The T peak-T end interval,dispersion and T peak-T end interval and dispersion after correcting the heart rate had statistical differences between the control group and AMI group at admission and between the acute stage and recovery stage in the AMI group (P<0.01);the T peak-T end interval and dispersion before and after correcting the heart rate had statistical differences among the patients with different ventricular arrhythmia (P<0.01);the T peak-T end interval and dispersion before and after correcting the heart rate had statistical differences among the patients with anterior lateral wall,anterior wall,inferior wall,high lateral wall and multiple vessels infarction (P<0.01);the case death after correcting the heart rate in different degrees and coronary event occurrence at admission had statistical difference (P<0.01).Conclusion The T peak-T end interval has a close relation with malignant arrhythmia occurrence,which has an important predictive value for the short term prognosis in elderly patients with AMI.
10.Glutamyl transpeptidase trajectories and new-onset metabolic syndrome: A cohort study
Youxiang WANG ; Jingfeng CHEN ; Su YAN ; Jiaoyan LI ; Haoshuang LIU ; Qian QIN ; Tiantian LI ; Suying DING
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2023;39(2):112-117
Objective:To explore the association between glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) trajectories and new-onset metabolic syndrome to provide insights for the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome.Methods:A total of 3 209 subjects who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study cohort of physical examination population. The GGT levels before follow-up were classified by R LCTMtools program into 3 GGT trajectory groups: low-stable group, medium-stable group and high-stable group. Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to analyze the correlation between different GGT trajectories and new-onset metabolic syndrome.Results:At the end of follow-up in 2020, the cumulative incidence of metabolic syndrome was 7.0%, and the incidence of metabolic syndrome in the low-stable group, medium-stable group and high-stable group were 3.9%, 11.4%, and 15.0%, respectively, showing a growth trend ( P<0.001). After adjusting for multiple confounding factors by Cox proportional hazards regression model, the risk of metabolic syndrome in medium-stable group and high-stable group increased in the total population. The hazard ratios (95% CI)for the high stable group in males and the medium-stable group in females were 1.67(1.07-2.60) and 3.29(1.14-9.53), respectively, compared with their respective low-stable group. Conclusion:Elevated longitudinal trajectory of GGT is a risk factor for new-onset metabolic syndrome, the risk of metabolic syndrome in the total population increased with the increase of long-term GGT level. It is recommended to maintain the long-term level of GGT at about 28 U/L in males and 14 U/L in females, respectively, to achieve the goal of early prevention of metabolic syndrome.