1.Serum insulin immunoassays and relevant issues
Xuejiao LUO ; Hankui LU ; Weiping JIA
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2008;24(4):450-452
Serum insulin immunoassay plays an important role in the investigation of glucose metabolic disorders. Insulin assay has undergone method innovations for 50 years. Diverse insulin molecular immunogenicity and multiform biological activities, in addition to the immunoassay complexity, make serum insulin assays practically interfered by the factors such as blood sample qualities, serum anti-insulin antibodies and immunological cross-reactivity. Meanwhile, lack of standardization has imposed obstacles in the comparative studies among different reference laboratories.
2.Progress of tumor-associated macrophages as an therapeutic target against tumors
Weiping ZHU ; Yiming ZHAO ; Lu WANG
International Journal of Surgery 2015;42(10):697-700
Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) exist in the tumor microenvironment,and can be affected by various anticancer treatments and further affect tumor progression.Increasing evidence suggests that many of the clinical antitumor measures can play a unique and effective antitumor effect by regulating the recruitment,polarization and related pro-tumor behavior of macrophages in the tumor microenvironment.Now,tumor microenvironment immune remodeling has become a hot spot in the research of anti-tumor therapy.This paper reviews the related research progress on antitumor effects of TAMs as an therapeutic target.
3.Detection and drug susceptibility of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis in 8 546 cases of genitourinary tract specimen
Jin LI ; Min LI ; Weiping LU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2014;(20):2762-2764
Objective To investigate the mycoplasma separation rate in the patient with genitourinary tract inflammation in our hospital and the in vitro sensitivity to 12 kinds of antibacterial drugs for guiding clinical rational drug use.Methods 8 546 cases of genitourinary tract specimen were collected from our hospital STD clinical department and performed the culture and the in vitro drug susceptibility test by adopting the mycoplasma culture,identification and drug susceptibility integration reagent kit.Results Among 8 546 cases of patient specimen,3237 cases were mycoplasma positive,in which 2 897 cases (89.5%)were simple Ureaplas-ma urealyticum(Uu)positive,39 cases (1.2%)were simple Mycoplasma hominis (Mh)positive and 301 cases (9.3%)were Uu and Mh positive,there was statistically significant difference between any two groups (P <0.01 );the drug susceptibility test showed that the top 3 of sensitivity rates to antibacterial drugs in 2 897 cases of Uu infection from high to low were josamycin (98.4%),doxycline (97.9%)and minomycin (97.6%),the top 3 of drug resistance rates from high to low were ciprofloxacin (71.8%),spiramycin (46.8%)and ofloxacin (35.6%).The top 3 of sensitivity rates to antibacterial drugs in 39 cases of Mh infec-tion from high to low were josamycin (96.7%),doxycline (91.2%)and minomycin(90.8%),and the top 3 of drug resistance rates were ofloxacin (68.9%),ciprofloxacin (67.8%)and roxithromycin (54.2%).The top 3 of sensitivity rates to antibacterial drugs in 301cases of Uu and Mh infection from high to low were doxycline (95.2%),minomycin (94.8%)and josamycin (92.1%),and the top 3 of drug resistance rates from high to low were ciprofloxacin (83.3%),ofloxacin (80.1%)and levofloxacin (76.3%).Conclu-sion Uu and Mh are the common pathogens of genitourinary tract infection.Mycoplasma isolated from genitourinary tract speci-mens in our hopsital is dominated by Uu,so the drugs with higher sensitivity such as josamycin,doxycycline and minocycline should be used as the first choice in the treatment of mycoplasma infection.
4.Effect of high phosphate on osteocalcin mRNA expression and calcium deposition in vascular smooth muscle cells
Xiaoyun WANG ; Weiping LU ; Xiufen ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 1994;0(02):-
Objective To investigate the mechanism of high phosphate - stimulated calcification in vascular smooth muscle cell. Methods The cell culture of bovine aortic smooth muscle was performed. Osteocalcin (OC) mRNA expression and calcium deposition in different phosphate concentrations [normal phosphate (Pi 1. 5mmol/L), high phosphate (2.0mmol/L)] were determined by radioimmunoassay, RT-PCR, and 0-cresolphthalein complexone method respectively. Results After 72 hours,high phosphate treatment of smooth muscle cells(SMC) enhanced the expression of osteocalcin protein [Pi 2. 0 mmol/L versus Pi 1. 5 mmol/L: (15. 03?2. 60) pg/u-g protein versus (2. 98 ?0.84) pg/ug protein, P
5.Effect of phosphonoformic acid on vascular smooth muscle cell calcification induced by elevated phosphate
Weiping LU ; Xiaoyun WANG ; Xiufen ZHAO ;
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1987;0(03):-
AIM To observe the effect of phosphonoformic acid (PFA) in different concentration on vascular calcification induced by elevated phosphate. METHODS The cell culture of bovine aortic smooth muscle were performed. Calcium deposition in different phosphate and PFA concentrations were determined by O cresolphthalein complexone method, and osteocalcin expression by radioimmunity and RT PCR. RESULTS Compared to Pi 1 5 mmol?L -1 group,bovine smooth muscle cells (BSMC) cultured in medium containing Pi 2 0 mmol?L -1 phosphate level increased calcium deposition 〔On day 6, (77 187?11 692) mg?g -1 Pro versus (25 768?1 750) mg?g -1 Pro, P
6.Impact of transtheoretical model on sun protection behaviors of soldiers in plateau area
Weiping LIU ; Hao LU ; Ruijuan HAN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2017;52(8):986-991
Objective To explore the impact of transtheoretical model on sun protection behaviors of soldiers in plateau area.Methods A total of 208 male soldiers trained in 4 200 meters altitude and medically supported by our hospital were randomly divided into the experimental group(n=104) and the control group(n=104).The experimental group received health education based on the transtheoretical model,and the control group received routine health education.Score of sun protection behaviors questionnaire,sunscreen using behavior and score of the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) before and after the intervention between two groups were compared.Results Score of sun protection behaviors questionnaire in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group (P<0.05),sunscreen using behavior in the experimental group was better than the control group(P<0.05),score of the Dermatology Life Quality Index in the experimental group was lower than the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Health education guided by the transtheoretical model can improve the plateau soldiers' sun protection behaviors,and it is an effective method of health education.
7.Isolation and change of drug resistance of mucoid Pseudomonas aeruginosa in sputum from 2013 to 2015 in a hospital
Yun XING ; Weiping LU ; Min LI
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2017;38(9):1201-1202
Objective To understand the isolation and change of drug resistance of mucoid Pseudomonas aeruginosa in sputum from 2013 to 2015 so as to provide a scientific basis for reasonable clinical use of antibacterial drugs.Methods The isolation,culture and identification were carried out according to the fourth edition of National Clinical Laboratory Operation Rules.The drug susceptibility testing was performed with the use of Kindy-Bauer.The drug susceptibility testing results were judged according to the standards of CLSI 2014.The clinical data were analyzed by software WHONET 5.6.Results Among 1 653 strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated in the clinical sputum specimens from 2013 to 2015,including 255(15.4%)strains of mucoid Pseudomonas aeruginosa;during the three years,the drugs of highest drug resistance rate was piperacillin,which was 29.0%;the drug resistance rate less than 10.0% had amikacin and piperacillin/tazobactam;the drugs with larger increase range of resistance rate included imipenem,levofloxacin,ciprofloxacin and ciprofloxacin,their resistance rates were increased from 12.5%,9.7%,8.3% and 9.7% in 2013 to 20.5%,17.0%,19.3% and 15.9% in 2015.Conclusion The isolating rate of mucoid Pseudomonas aeruginosa in sputm is gradually increased year by year from 2013 to 2015.At the same time,the drug resistance rates show an increasing trend in recent three years.It is necessary to strengthen the surveillance of drug resistance of mucoid Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
8.Establishment of chip technology-based real-time PCR platform and its application in rapid detection of HCV and HIV-1
Bin NIE ; Weiping LU ; Kaijian LEI ; Xinmin LU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2014;(22):3092-3093,3096
Objective To establish the chip technology‐based real‐time PCR (RT‐PCR) platform and to apply it in the viral loads detection of HIV‐1 and HCV .Methods Based on the primers designed to aim at the conversed regions of HIV‐1 and HCV , The gene chip tube was prepared ,and the RT‐PCR reaction system was established for the simultaneous determination of viral loads .And the melting curves were used to distinguish viral species .The sensitivity and specificity of the method were estimated , and performance of the method was verified by using clinical samples .Results The specificity of the method was good .The lowest detectable limit of the detection method of HCV and HIV‐1 was 1 × 103 copy/mL .The clinical samples with viral loads around 1 × 103 -1 × 106 copy/mL could be detected accurately .Conclusion The method provides a new idea for the detection of HCV and HIV‐1 .
9.Effect of prostaglandin E1 lipid microsphere on cardiac haemodynamics and oxygen metabolism during the perioperative period in the infants with ventricular septal defect and severe pulmonary artery hypertension
Mu JIN ; Shuwen LI ; Jiakai LU ; Weiping CHENG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2014;29(6):470-473
Objective To measure the effect of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) lipid microsphere on cardiac haemodynamics and oxygen metabolism during the perioperative period in the infants with ventricular septal defect(VSD)and severe pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH).Methods Forty infants [(7.1 ± 3.3) years old] with VSD and severe PAH who underwent surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass were involved in the study.They were divided into 2 groups averagely:control group (20 cases) and experimental group (20 cases).All the patients were continuously intravenous pumping of nitroglycerin or PGE1 during the perioperative period.The effect of PGE1 on cardiac haemodynamics and oxygen metabolism between the 2 groups were measured during 72 hours postoperatively.Results The statistical analysis demonstrated that the values trend of mean arterial blood pressure (mABP),mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP),mPAP/mABP,pulmonary vascular resistance index (PVRI),left ventricular stroke work index (LVSWI) were affected during 72 h postoperative period (P <0.05).The mABP at 48 h,LVSWI at 48 h,72 h in experimental group were significantly higher than those in control group (all P <0.05).The mPAP at 8 h,48 h,PVRI at 72 h and pulmonary arterial wedge pressure (PAWP)at 12-48 h in experimental group were significantly lower than that in control group (all P < 0.05).Compared to postoperative period,mABP at 12 h,72 h,mPAP at 4-12 h,48 h were increased significantly in control group (P < 0.05) ; mABP and LVSWI at 8-72 h,right ventricular stroke work index at 48 h,72 h and cardiac index at 72 h were significantly increased (P <0.05),while PVRI and PAWP at 72 h,mPAP/mABP at 24-72 h were significantly decreased in experimental group (P < 0.05).There were no significant differences in the values of oxygen metabolism between both groups (P >0.05).Conclusions LipoPGE1 can significantly decrease the pulmonary arterial pressure,which can enhance cardiac function and decrease the duration of intubation after surgery.
10.Characteristic analysis of mitochondrial diabetes of Chinese with nervous deafness
Huijuan LU ; Xin LIN ; Songhua WU ; Guodong ZHANG ; Weiping JIA
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2001;5(21):147-148
Objective To detect mitochondrial gene 3243 A to 1507 Chinese and analyze their clinical characteristics.Methods Classical PCR- RFLP was used to detect the mutation and statistical analysis was performed on the data after stratification in accordance with presence or absence of diabetes.Results (1)In this study,prevalence of mitochondrial gene 3243 A to G mutation was 1.16~ 1.20% .(2)Compared with MDM(mitochondrial diabetes),M- NGT(normal glucose to lerance with mutation)showed no significant difference in body fat parameters,blood lipid and C- peptide except for early onset and hearing loss(P=0.0028).(3)Compared with type 2 DM,MDM presented characteristics of early onset,weight loss,hearing loss,islet cell function decrease and maternal hereditary.Conclusion Follow- up should be given to the carrying the mitochondrial gene 3243 A to G mutation but presenting generally normal clinical manifestation in order to give the patient in- time diagnosis and treatment.