1.Relationship between Asthma in Children and Family History of Asthma
xiao-li, HUANG ; hong-xia, WEN ; xiao-xia, LU
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2006;0(21):-
Objective To investigate the relationship between children history of asthma and family history of asthma.Methods Three thousand and five hundred outpatients of asthma children were selected as investigation subjects.Family history of asthma was investigated in the form of questionnaire,and analyzed them from whether or not having family history of asthma,the first and second degree relative having family history of asthma.Results There was no family history of asthma in 1 659 cases(47.4%) and while 1 841 cases had family history of asthma(52.6%).The children who had family history of asthma were slightly more than those who had no family history of asthma.Among the 1 841 cases with family history of asthma,the first degree relatives with family history of asthma were more than those second degree relatives with fa-mily history of asthma.The incidence rate of relatives with family history of asthma on mother′s side was 59.9%,and the incidence rate of the father′s relatives was 40.1%.The incidence rate of mother′s relatives was higher than that of father′s relatives(P
2.Pharmacological effects of Mieryongkang Ointment in the treatment of vaginitis
Ying LI ; Xia HUANG ; Baomin HUANG ; Huixia LIU ;
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(09):-
Objective: The bacteriostatic, antiviral, anti inflammatory and antipruritic effects of Mieryongkang Ointment (Rhizoma Coptidis, Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, Fructus Cnidii, Herba Violae, etc) in the treatment of vaginitis were investigated. Methods: By the methods of tube bacteriostatic test in vitro, histamine phosphate allergic pruritic tolerance in guinea pig, xylene induced ear acute inflammatory oedema of mouse and egg albumin caused foot swelling of rat, the pharmacological effects were observed. Results: Mieryongkang Ointment could inhibit and/or destory staphylococcus aureus, staphylococcus albus, gonococcus, trichomonad and human immunodeficiency virus in tube trial. It also increased the itching threshold value of histamine phosphate allergic pruritic tolerance in guinea pig and decreased the rates of swelling in ear acute inflammatory oedema of mouse induced by xylene and egg albumin caused in foot of rat after using the drug in skin. Conclusion:Mieryongkang Ointment has bacteriostatic, antiviral, anti inflammatory and relieving the itch.
3.Expression of HMGB1, MMP-9 and VEGF-C in papillary thyroid carcinoma
Pei HUANG ; Daoming LI ; Qiwei HUANG ; Yimin SONG ; Xia PANG
Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2013;7(4):265-268
Objective To study the expression of high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1),matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP-9) and vascular endothelial growth factor-C (VEGF-C)gene in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and their significance.Methods Expression of HMGB1,MMP-9,VEGF-C proteins and HMGB1 mRNA was detected by technology of immunohistochemistry(SP) and in situ hybridization in 58 cases of PTC tissues,20 cases of thyroid adenoma tissues,25 cases of nodular goiter tissues and 10 cases of normal thyroid tissues.Results Expression of HMGB1,MMP-9,VEGF-C proteins and HMGB1 mRNA in PTC tissues was much higher than that in the 3 non-cancerous tissues (P < 0.05).The positive expression rate of HMGB1,MMP-9 proteins and HMGB1 mRNA was closely associated with the thyroid carcinoma size and lymph node metastasis (P <0.05).There was also closely association between the positive expression rate of VEGF-C protein and lymph node metastasis(P < 0.05).The positive expression rate of HMGB1,MMP-9,VEGF-C proteins and HMGB1 mRNA had no association with patients' sex or age(P > 0.05).The expression of HMGB1,MMP-9 and VEGF-C proteins had positive correlation with each other(P < 0.05).The expression of HMGB1 protein and HMGB1 mRNA was also positively correlated with each other(P <0.05).Conclusion Expression of HMGB1,MMP-9,VEGFC proteins and HMGB1 mRNA in PTC is correlated with the progress,invasion,metastasis of PTC,by detecting them may help to predict the clinical progress and prognosis.
4.Dynamic changes and clinical significance of COVID-19 specific antibodies in rehabilitated patients
LI You-xia ; HUANG Huang ; CAI Shui-jiang ; LIU Ying
China Tropical Medicine 2022;22(09):816-
Abstract: Objective To investigate the dynamic changes and clinical significance of specific antibodies in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods A retrospective study was conducted to collect 141 adult COVID-19 survivors who were followed up in the Eighth Hospital affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University from February 6, 2020, to March 24, 2021. The patients were divided into severe group (severe and critical) and non-severe group (light and ordinary) according to the diagnosis at discharge. The antibody changes of the two groups were compared and analyzed at 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year after discharge. Results After discharge from hospital, the positive rate of IgG in the severe group was 95.00% after 1 week and 100.00% in the following year, in the positive rate of IgG in the non-severe group was 59.50% after 1 week, 90.08% in 6 months and 76.03% in one year. The level of serum IgG in the severe group was significantly higher than that in non-severe group (Z=-2.441, P=0.015). One-year follow-up: the serum IgG in the severe group was significantly higher than that in the non-severe group (Z=-3.410, P=0.001). The serum IgM level of the severe group after one year follow-up was lower than that of the six months follow-up, the difference was statistically significant (Z=-2.259, P=0.024). The serum IgG and IgM level of the non-severe group after one year follow-up was lower than that of the six months follow-up, the difference was statistically significant (Z=-7.37, P<0.01; Z=3.850, P<0.01). Conclusion The level of serum protective antibody in COVID-19 patients remained high within 6 months after discharge, and remained stable within 1 year after discharge. The antibody titers in the severe group were significantly higher than those in the non-severe group and lasted for at least one year. COVID-19 survivors receive 1 year of natural immune protection, and patients with critical conditions receive immunity for longer periods of time.
6.The study of plasmid-mediated quionlone resistance gene qnr in Enterobacteriaceae
Congrong LI ; Jun HUANG ; Xia Lü ; Yan LI
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2008;31(12):1348-1352
Objective To explore distribution and genetypes of plasmid-mediated quionlone resistance genes qnrA.qnrB and qnrS in Enterobacteriaceae isolates iu Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University.Methods The qnrA,qnrB and qnrS genes in Enterobaeteriaceae isolates including nonrepetitive 129 isolates of E.coli.13 isolates of E.cloacae and 37 isolates of k pneunoniae were detected by PCR.Antibiotic suseeptibility testing for 15 antibiotics were also performed by K.B in virto.MICs of ciprofloxacin were determined by agar dilution methed.Plasmid conjugatable test wag applied to examine whether qnrA,qnrB and qnrS genes were located in conjugatable plasmid.For qnr-positive strains,integrase I and SHV-1,TEM-1,CTX-M,OXA-I,OXA-Ⅱ,OXA-Ⅲ,DHA and EBC β-lactamases genes were examined.Results 25 qnr-positive isolates were detected among 179 Enterobaeteriaceae isolates,including 6 qnrA-positive isolates,9 qnrB-positive isolates and 10 qnrS-positive isolates,which were presented in 3.35%.5.02%,and 5.59%respectively.All positive isolates were susceptible to imipenem but resistance to some other drugs.2 qnrA-positive isolates and 4 qnrB-positive isolates of them were susceptible to Quinolones.The plasmid wag eonjugatable in 2 qnrA-positive isolates and 4 isolates carrrying qnrB and qnrS.23 qnrA-positive isolates harbored type 1 Integrase,but one isolate with both qnrB and qnrS did not carry Type 1 Integrage.14 isolates of them were TEM-1 producing strains.6 isolates were OXA-Ⅲ-producing strains.and 7 isolates of them were EBC-producing strains.Conciusions In HuBei province,a low prevalence of qnrA,qnrB and qnrS wag determined in Enterebacteriaceae isolates.Muhidrng-resistance was found in qnr-pesitive isolates and qnr genes were detected in quinolone susceptible strains.Extendedspectrum β-lactamages could be presented in qnr-positive isolates too.
7.p-SAGE: Parametric Statistical Analysis of Gene Sets
Bo HUANG ; Wenting LI ; Wen LI ; Xuefeng XIA ; Zhirong SUN
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2009;36(11):1415-1422
Tumor genesis and development often result from deregulation of important biological pathways at the gene expression level. Although there has been much work focused on searching gene sets using gene expression data or other prior information, proper statistical testing of the gene sets is still an open question. Most studies have expanded the testing method of a single gene into the gene sets. Parametric statistical analysis of gene sets ( p-SAGE ) was presented for determining the significant gene sets or pathways associated with a phenotype of interest. The method was applied to brain tumor experiments to identify many gene sets. Some of the newly discovered gene sets were related to signal transduction and immunity. This simple and effective method gives useful biologically meaningful results.
8.The protective effects of Qiqiong Capsule on focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury
Yuguo REN ; Xia LI ; Huan HUANG ; Yanyan YIN ; Weizu LI
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2011;18(16):2184-2186
ObjectiveTo study the protective effects of Qiqiong(QQJN) on focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury and its mechanism. MethodsMiddle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO) was used to make focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion model by intravascular nylon filament occlusion. The protective effects of QQJN were evaluated by investigating neurological function score, percentage of cerebral infarction, pathomorphology of brain, the activity of SOD and the content of MDA in hrain tissue,thrombogenesis and platelet aggregation in vitro. ResultsCompared with model group, QQJN(4.4、8.8g/kg)could decrease the neurological score in 8 and 22h after reperfusion, reduce the percentage of cerebral infauction,improve pathomorphology of brain, decrease the length, wet weight and dry weight of thromb and inhibit platelet aggregation. ConclusionQQJN had protective effects on focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. The role of anti-injury of free radicals,inhibit thrombogenesis and platelet aggregation should contribute to its neuroprotective effects.
9.EXPRESSION OF INTERRELATED POLYPEPTIDES AND THEIR REGULATORY FUNCTION IN MOUSE FETAL LUNGS
Xian LI ; Zhongxin HUANG ; Chaoyong XIA ; Li QIN ;
Acta Anatomica Sinica 1954;0(02):-
Objective To observe the distributions of epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR),transforming growth factor ?(TGF ? 1,? 2,? 3)and thyroid transcription factor 1(TTF 1)in developing lungs,and to discuss their functions and relationships each other. Methods The expression of EGFR and TGF ? was examined in mouse fetal lungs by immunohistochemistry.TIGER image analysiser was used in TTF 1 quantitative study. Results 1.In the early developmental phase,EGFR localized in the epithelium of airway surface,TTF 1 was expressed predominantly in the nuclei of distal lung buds and TGF ? was expressed in the bronchioles with localization patterns.2.At the late developmental phase,the positive reactions of EGFR and TTF 1 were mainly detected in alveolar cells.TGF ? expressed in mesenchymal at high levels.3 The average optical density(A A )of TTF 1 in the distal epithelial cells increased gradually during the development,while their volume(VOL)and volume integrated optical density(VI A )all decreased.Conclusion\ The functions of EGFR,TGF ? and TTF 1 might be respectively different at different developmental stages.They not only stimulate the process of branching morphogenesis,but also modulate epithelial maturation and differentiation.\;[
10.Effects of low dose mifepristone on population and subsets of natural killer cells in human endometrium during receptive phase
Hong-Xia ZHU ; Wu-Wen ZHANG ; Li-Li HUANG ;
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2000;0(12):-
0.05).Conclusion Low dose mifepristones increase the number of CD_(56)~+ NK cells and the percentage of CD_3~-CD_(56)~+ CD_(16)~-NK subset,which might result in the disturbance of human endometrial immuno-mieroenviromnent during receptive phase and lead to imolantation failure.