1.Value of serum LXA4 in monitoring bacterial load and progression of anti-tuberculosis treatment in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis
WANG Shan ; GAO Yu ; LIU Hongyan ; JI Wenlan ; HU Ping
China Tropical Medicine 2024;24(1):92-
Objective To explore the potential value of serum lipoxin A4 (LXA4) in monitoring bacterial load and anti-tuberculosis treatment progression in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). Methods From January 2021 to January 2022, forty patients with active PTB, who were admitted to Shaanxi Provincial Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Hospital, were selected as the active PTB group, 38 patients with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) were selected as the LTBI group, and 28 healthy volunteers who underwent physical examination in our hospital during the same period were included as the healthy control group. The active PTB patients received a 2-month standard anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy, while the other two groups were untreated. Fasting venous blood was drawn from the three groups at enrollment (baseline), after 2 months of treatment, and upon the completion of 6 months of treatment in the active PTB group to measure serum LXA4 levels using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The relationship between serum LXA4 level and clinical manifestations, bacterial load, chest imaging manifestations, and treatment progress was analyzed. Results At baseline, serum LXA4 levels in the active PTB group, LTBI group, and healthy control group were [397.72 (210.68, 573.00)], [178.18 (108.17, 271.87)], and [131.06 (76.24, 166.04)] pg/mL, respectively. The levels in the active PTB and LTBI groups were significantly higher than those in the healthy control group, with statistical significance (P<0.01). According to the grading of acid-fast bacilli (AFB) sputum smears at diagnosis, baseline serum LXA4 level increased in the active PTB group with AFB sputum smear grade (P<0.001), and there was a positive correlation between serum LXA4 level and sputum smear grade (rs=0.209, P=0.003). After 6 months of treatment, the serum LXA4 level in the active PTB group was lower than the baseline value (P=0.002). The serum LXA4 level can predict treatment progress, with a baseline sensitivity of 55.0% (22/40), and after 6 months of treatment, 8 patients (20.0%) still showed positive serum LXA4 levels. Conclusions Serum LXA4 may be a useful biomarker for monitoring the progression of PTB treatment.
2.Up-regulation effect of cyclosporine A on level of kidney inj ury molecule-1 in culture supernatant of human kidney cells and its mechanism
Lianlian SONG ; Jun ZHAO ; Jinyu YU ; Wenlan ZHANG ; Lijuan XUE ; Yaowen FU
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2014;(6):1201-1205
Objective To investigate the mechanism of increasing of the level of kidney injury molecule-1(KIM-1)in culture supernatant of human kidney cells(HKC)induced by cyclosporine A(CsA),and to clarify the relationships between the expression levels of KIM-1 and p38 MAPK pathway and ERK1/2MAPK pathway in HKC. Methods The HKC at logarithmic growth phase were randomly divided into control group, CsA control group, CsA + p38 kinase inhibitor group, p38 kinase inhibitor group, CsA + ERK1/2 inhibitor group and ERK1/2 kinase inhibitor group.The inhibitory rates of proliferation of HKC in various groups were detected by MTT assay, and the expression levels of KIM-1 in HKC supernatant in various groups were detected by ELISA;the survival rates,apopototic rates and necrotic rates of the HKC in various groups were detected by flow cytometry. Results Compared with control group,the expression level of KIM-1 protein in the supernatant of HKC in CsA control group was significantly increased (P<0.05),and the survival rate was significantly decreased (P<0.05), while the apoptotic rate and the necrotic rate were significantly increased (P<0.05 ). Compared with control group,the survival rates, the apoptotic rates and the necrosis rates of cells in p38 kinase inhibitor group and ERK1/2 kinase inhibitor group had no significant differences(P>0.05).Compared with CsA control group,the expression levels of KIM-1 protein in CsA+ p38 kinase inhibitor group and CsA+ ERK1/2 kinase inhibitor group were significantly decreased (P<0.05),and the survival rate was significantly increased (P<0.05),while the apoptotic rate and the necrotic rate were significantly decreased (P<0.05).Conclusion p38 MAPK pathway and ERK1/2MAPK pathway are involved in the process of up-regulation of the KIM-1 level in HKC culture supernatant induced by CsA,and the expression of KIM-1 may become the biochemical marker of clinical monitoring of CsA nephrotoxicity.
3. Investigation Analysis on Social Support Status of Female Migrant Workers
Lin ZHOU ; Chengyi HAN ; Wenlan YU ; Yueyun WANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2018;36(4):254-256
Objective:
To study status of social support and its influencing factors in female migrant workers.
Methods:
Study participants were selected with a random cluster design from participants 16-60 years old in non-registered residents from 10 districts in one city. Social support revalued scale and general questionnaire were used to survey social support status of female migrant workers in August-December of 2016.
Results:
There was statistic difference in social support among different districts, occupations, and income of female migrant workers (
4.Clinicopathologic characteristics of triple-negative breast cancer
Ning LU ; Wenlan HAN ; Caiping CHEN ; Wanxin WU ; Xiaowei WEN ; Yanping ZHANG ; Zhengying TANG ; Linna YUAN ; Qixia YU ; Wenli GUO
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2009;24(6):484-488
Objective To study the clinicopathologic characteristics of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and its value in the prediction of prognosis. Method In this study,500 cases of female breast cancers were examined immunohistochcmically for the TNBC. The clinicopathologic characteristics of the 243 TNBC cases were inspected. Results TNBC accounted for 17.6% (88/500) of the 500 breast cancers. The histological types of the TNBC included mainly infihrative ductal carcinoma, metaplastic carcinoma and medullar carcinoma. Among those, histological grade Ⅲ accounted for 72.7% (64/88) of all the TNBC and was more common than that in hormone receptor positive breast cancers (HR+ group ) and Her-2 overexpression breast cancers (Her-2 group)(P=0.000). The positive rates of CK5/6 and EGFR in the TNBC were 30.7% (27/88) and 34.1% (30/88), respectively. The positive rates of ERCC1 and KIT in the TNBC were 28.4% (25/88) and 34.1% (30/88), respectively, Both of which were higher than those in the HR + group and Her-2 group, respectively (P=0.032 and P=0.026). 3-year survival rate of the TNBC was 71.5% and it was lower than that of HR group (P=0.021) and not significantly different from that of Her-2 group (P=0.474). Conclusions TNBC is the breast cancer with high aggressive pathologic futures and poor prognosis. EGFR and ERCC1 expression were positive in a portion of TNBC cases.
5.Investigation of abnormal menstruation of female workers in petrochemical industry
Lu ZHAO ; Zhenxia KOU ; Wenlan YU ; Shulin WANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2021;39(12):929-932
Objective:To explore the influencing factors of abnormal menstruation of female workers in a petrochemical enterprise.Methods:A total of 5186 female employees in a petrochemical enterprise were selected as the research objects from July 2018 to December 2019. A questionnaire survey was conducted from four aspects: basic information, occupational status, psychological status at work, reproductive and reproductive health, and a multivariate logistic regression model was used for analysis.Results:Among 5132 female workers, 676 were postmenopausal and 1117 (25.1%) among 4456 non-postmenopausal women had abnormal menstruation in the last 6 months. Logistic regression analysis showed that age (<30、30~35 years) and length of service (≤20 years) were protective factors ( OR=0.573, 0.590, 0.798, P<0.05) . Age (40~45、45~50 years old) , sleep duration (<6 h) , premature OR late menopause of maternal relatives, occupational exposure to dust, occupational exposure to chemicals, not wearing earplugs, leave due to health reasons in the last 6 months, reproductive tract infection OR symptoms in the last 6 months, spontaneous abortion, induced abortion, physical fatigue and mental fatigue were risk factors for menstrual abnormalities in female workers ( OR=2.318, 5.544, 1.231, 1.199, 1.336, 1.403, 1.351, 1.538, 1.613, 1.584, 1.199, 1.601, 1.936, P<0.05) . Conclusion:The abnormal menstruation of female workers is affected by many factors in the occupational process, and specific measures should be taken to improve the reproductive health of female workers.
6.Investigation of abnormal menstruation of female workers in petrochemical industry
Lu ZHAO ; Zhenxia KOU ; Wenlan YU ; Shulin WANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2021;39(12):929-932
Objective:To explore the influencing factors of abnormal menstruation of female workers in a petrochemical enterprise.Methods:A total of 5186 female employees in a petrochemical enterprise were selected as the research objects from July 2018 to December 2019. A questionnaire survey was conducted from four aspects: basic information, occupational status, psychological status at work, reproductive and reproductive health, and a multivariate logistic regression model was used for analysis.Results:Among 5132 female workers, 676 were postmenopausal and 1117 (25.1%) among 4456 non-postmenopausal women had abnormal menstruation in the last 6 months. Logistic regression analysis showed that age (<30、30~35 years) and length of service (≤20 years) were protective factors ( OR=0.573, 0.590, 0.798, P<0.05) . Age (40~45、45~50 years old) , sleep duration (<6 h) , premature OR late menopause of maternal relatives, occupational exposure to dust, occupational exposure to chemicals, not wearing earplugs, leave due to health reasons in the last 6 months, reproductive tract infection OR symptoms in the last 6 months, spontaneous abortion, induced abortion, physical fatigue and mental fatigue were risk factors for menstrual abnormalities in female workers ( OR=2.318, 5.544, 1.231, 1.199, 1.336, 1.403, 1.351, 1.538, 1.613, 1.584, 1.199, 1.601, 1.936, P<0.05) . Conclusion:The abnormal menstruation of female workers is affected by many factors in the occupational process, and specific measures should be taken to improve the reproductive health of female workers.
7. Investigation and Analysis on shift work female workers' and the impact on reproductive health
Changyan YU ; Wenlan YU ; Ming XU ; Zailing XING
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2018;36(2):126-129
Objective:
To investigate the distribution of shift work of female workers in different industries and the relationship between shift work and reproductive health, then provide reference for the female workers' labor protection.
Methods:
From June to September 2016, cluster sampling questionnaire survey was performed among female workers from 11 industries including electronics, medicine and health, pharmacy. To investigate the general information, shift
8. Analysis on infertility status and influencing factors of female workers among reproductive age in China's nine industries
Zailing XING ; Wenlan YU ; Ming XU ; Changyan YU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2018;52(2):134-140
Objective:
To investigate the infertility rate and influencing factors of female workers in China's nine industries.
Methods:
Using multi-stage sampling method, from January to November in 2016. A cross-sectional survey was conducted on the infertility of 33 685 female workers in the nine industries including medical and health, petrochemical, metallurgy, railway, machinery manufacturing and electronics,a questionnaire survey. First, three provincial capitals were randomly selected in seven regions. And then we consulted and communicated with the hospital of the provincial city's occupational disease prevention and treatment, marking and coding the target enterprise within its jurisdiction, In these enterprises, we randomly selected five companies. Finally, all women workers who meet the inclusion criteria were surveyed in those enterprises which were drawn. Use the"female workers reproductive health questionnaire" to collect female workers demographic status, occupational status and reproductive status and other data. The single factor analysis of infertility was performed by chi-square test. Multivariate analysis of infertility was carried out by logistic regression model.
Results:
The age of female workers in the nine industries was (35.98±7.98) years. The infertility rate for one year of female workers in typical industry was 24.81% (8 358/33 685), the infertility rate for two years being13.47% (4 537/33 685), the infertility rate for two years being 10.78% (3 632/33 685). Compared to the east China region, the infertility rate was the highest in the south region (
9.Analysis on the current situation and influencing factors of mental health among female employees
Guangyi LI ; Wenlan YU ; Min WANG ; Jianfang ZOU ; Ming XU ; Zailing XING ; Changyan YU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2020;38(10):753-756
Objective:To understand the mental health status of female workers in different industries in China, and to explore the influence of age, family per capita income, working hours and other factors on the mental health of female employees.Methods:From May to July 2016, a cluster sampling survey was conducted among female workers from 15 Provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government) in different industries. A total of 60230 questionnaires were distributed and 57777 valid questionnaires were recovered, with an effective rate of 95.9%. The survey included the basic information and Symptom Self-assessment Scale, etc. The measured data were in accordance with the normal distribution by normality test and were expressed as ± s. The rates of counting data were compared using the χ 2 test. And unconditioned logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors. Results:There were significant differences in the detection rates of mental health problems among female employees of different ages, marital status, education level, family per capita income, industry classification, working hours, and frequent night shifts ( P<0.01) . The top 3 factors of positive mental health problems were obsessive-compulsive symptoms (23.7%) , depression (16.0%) and interpersonal sensitivity (15.4%) . The factors such as age, education level, family per capita income, industry classification, working hours and frequent night shifts had statistical significances on the risk of female employees' mental health problems ( P<0.05) . Female employees aged 30-39, aged 40-49, with high school education to junior college, bachelor degree or above, engaged in tertiary industry, working time of 8-9 h/d, working time of 9-11 h/d, working time of more than 11 h/d and regular night shifts had higher risk of mental health problems ( OR=1.199, 1.187, 1.296, 1.539, 1.236, 1.674, 1.601, 1.358, 1.393, P<0.05) . Conclusion:The mental health problems of female workers are still serious, we should pay attention to the illegal long-term work and night-shift work, and take effective health promotion measures to effectively improve the mental health level of female workers.
10.Analysis of the relationship between long-term exposure to PM2.5 and sex hormone levels of female sanitation workers in Urumqi
Lijiang ZHANG ; Jun LIU ; Wenlan YU ; Yan REN ; Pu ZHANG ; Changyan YU ; Hua HE
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;54(8):888-891
From June 2017 to June 2018, female sanitation workers engaged in road cleaning in a district of Urumqi City, as well as government and logistics women participating in national health examination in the same community were recruited as particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) exposure group and control group respectively. The contents of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) in the PM 2.5 exposed group were lower than those in the control group (all Pvalues < 0.05). Further analysis showed that the content of FSH in the exposure group at the age of 35-39, 40-44 and 45-49 years old was lower than that of the control group (all Pvalues < 0.05). The content of LH in the exposed group at the age of 35-39 and 45-49 years old was lower than that of the control group (all Pvalues < 0.05). The content of FSH in the exposed group with the length of service less than 5, about 5-9 and more than 10 years was lower than that of the control group (all Pvalues < 0.05). The content of LH in the exposed group with the length of service about 5-9 and more than 10 year was lower than that of the control group (all Pvalues < 0.05).