1.Impacts of household factors on unhealthy dietary habits of preschool children
YANG Jing, WANG Dan, WU Pingping, XIAN Yajing, LIN Sulan.
Chinese Journal of School Health 2019;40(1):46-50
Objective:
To understand the current situation and impacts of household factors on of unhealthy dietary habits among preschool children, and to provide reference for preventing the occurrence of unhealthy dietary habits of preschool children.
Methods:
By using stratified random cluster sampling method, the study selected 1 070 children aged 3-6 years in 7 kindergartens in Urumqi. Household general information , children’s dietary behavior and parenting environment was collected through parent questionnaire survey.
Results:
The prevalence rate of unhealthy dietary habits among preschool children was 32.71%. Multifactor Logistic regression analysis showed that the unhealthy dietary habits of preschool children were negatively correlated to the following factors, including age of children [β=-0.32, 95%CI=(0.62,0.86)] , gender[β=-0.33,95%CI=(0.53,0.97)], educational level of mothers [β=0.94, 95%CI=(1.79,3.68)] , type of fanmily [β=0.64, 95%CI=(1.414,2.522)] and the scores of social adaptation/selfcare and environmental atmosphere in the family nurturing environment [β=-0.07, 95%CI=(0.90,0.97); β=-0.21, 95%CI=(0.76,0.87)].
Conclusion
The cultivation of the dietary habits should pay more attention on younger children and boys, and the enhancement of health education on the children’s eating behaviors among mothers with lower education background and the primary child caregivers in the stem family. Family nurturing environment should be actively improved, in order to prevent the occurrence of children’s unhealthy dietary habits.
2.Synthesis and antitumor activity of S-hexyl(heptyl) substituted ethanethioate derivatives.
Jia-Chen WEN ; Tao JIANG ; Yu BAO ; Xian-Jun LIN ; Wan-Qiao WANG ; Dan LIU ; Lin-Xiang ZHAO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2014;49(3):352-358
To simplify the macrocyclic fragment and to modify the zinc binding group of the natural product apicidin, two series of S-hexyl (heptyl) ethanethioate derivatives were designed and synthesized. Twenty-six compounds were synthesized and confirmed with 1H NMR, IR, MS and HR-MS spectrum, which were not reported. Take vorinostat as control, their antiporliferative activities against cancer cell lines, MCF-7 and HL-60, were tested with MTT assay or trypan blue staining method. Generally in both series it was found that, the chiral carbon atom at 7 position is not necessary, compounds II-1, II-3, II-6 and II-13 showed good activity on HL-60 cells in vitro, with the IC50 values less than 10 micromol x L(-1). II-7 and II-8 showed stronger activity against MCF-7 than Vorinostat, with the IC50 of 3.19 and 6.29 micromol x L(-1), respectively.
Antineoplastic Agents
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chemical synthesis
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chemistry
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pharmacology
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Cell Proliferation
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drug effects
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Drug Screening Assays, Antitumor
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HL-60 Cells
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Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors
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chemical synthesis
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chemistry
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pharmacology
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Humans
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Inhibitory Concentration 50
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MCF-7 Cells
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Peptides, Cyclic
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chemical synthesis
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chemistry
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pharmacology
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Structure-Activity Relationship
3. A meta-analysis of the effect of occupational exposure to 1-bromopropane on workers’ nerve conduction velocity
Zixu LIN ; Heng LING ; Xian LIN ; Dan XIE
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2018;36(5):343-346
Objective:
To analysis the occupational exposure to 1-bromopropane on the worker’s nerve conduc-tion velocity.
Methods:
To PubMed, Wanfang, VIP, Chinese Journal Full-text Database (CNKI) and other databases as a data source, searched and screened database to October 2017 on occupational exposure to 1-bromopropane workers on the role of nerve conduction in the paper. According to inclusion and exclusion criteria, we screened literatures, extracted data and evaluated the quality of the included studies, using RevMan5.3 software to test the heterogeneity of the results and us-ing the corresponding mathematical model for data combination analysis.
Results:
A total of 5 articles were included in the literature. The results showed that the tibial nerve MCV of workers in the 1-bromopropane exposure group was slower than that in the control group (
4.Microcalorimetric investigation on the interaction of six alkaloids from rhizoma coptidis.
Jun-Xian LI ; Jia-Yi WANG ; Le-Le ZHANG ; Dan YAN ; Rui-Lin WANG ; Bao-Cai LI ; Xiao-He XIAO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2013;48(12):1807-1811
How to identify active constituents of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) and study their interactions are key problems in the development of TCMs. The inhibitory effect of six alkaloids from Rhizoma Coptidis (RC) on Shigella dysenteriae (S. dysenteria) growth had been investigated by microcalorimetry in this study. Main active constituents of RC were confirmed by comparing their contributions to the bacteriostatic effect, and the interactions among active constituents were further researched. According to the result, in 0.8 mg-mL-1 extract of RC, the contributions of six active alkaloids including berberine, coptisine, epiberberine, palmatine and the combination of jatrorrhizine and columbamine were 52.83%, 36.31%, 2.49%, 4.27% and 3.21%, respectively. Therefore, berberine and coptisine were the main active constituents of RC that inhibited the growth of S. dysenteria. The study of interactions among the six alkaloids indicated that, 1 there were some contstituents antagonizing the inhibitory effect of RC, 2 there was a synergy effect between berberine and coptisine, 3 there were additive effects between other four alkaloids and the main active constituents. These results may provide some useful references for the establishment of the quality standard for RC and the development of multi-component TCMs.
Alkaloids
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analysis
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pharmacology
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Berberine
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analogs & derivatives
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analysis
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pharmacology
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Berberine Alkaloids
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analysis
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pharmacology
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Coptis
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chemistry
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Drug Interactions
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Drug Synergism
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Plants, Medicinal
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chemistry
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Quality Control
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Rhizome
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chemistry
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Shigella dysenteriae
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drug effects
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growth & development
5.Genetic analysis of hantaviruses carried by Rattus norvegicus collected from Henan and Neimenggu provinces, China
Wen WANG ; Xian-Dan LIN ; Wen-Ping GUO ; Ming-Hui LI ; Yong-Zhen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2010;31(9):1030-1034
Objective Genetic analysis was performed to infer the relationship between hantaviruses carried by Rattus norvegicus from Henan and Neimenggu provinces and the other known hantavirus and the vaccine strain. Methods Total RNA was extracted from lung tissues with Trizol reagent. The complete M and S segment sequences of strains NM133 and Q12 were amplified by RT-PCR. The purified DNA fragments were directly subjected to sequencing, and then to sequence analysis and phylogenetic analysis. Results The complete S segment sequences of strains NM133 and Q12 were found to be 1770 nt and 1772 nt in length respectively, with one open reading frame encoding 429 amino acids. The complete M segment sequences of both two strains are 3654 nucleotide in length encoding a protein of 1133 amino acids. The two strains shared a high degree of homology with most of known Seoul virus (SEOV) but quite different from Hantaan virus and other hantaviruses. Furthermore, the nucleoprotein and glycoprotein of the two strains had the congruent structure with the vaccine strain Z37. On the S- and M-phylogenetic trees, both strains (NM133 and Q12) were grouped into the first cluster of SEOV, and were more closely related to the strains, such as: Hb8610, R22, HB55, L99, and K24-e7. Conclusion Both strains (NM133 and Q12) belonged to SEOV, and sharing a high degree of homology and similar secondary structure with strains including the vaccine strains Z37, our data suggested that the present vaccine used in China could effectively prevent HFRS caused by SEOV.
6.Novel rechargeable calcium phosphate nanoparticle-containing orthodontic cement
Xie XIAN-JU ; Xing DAN ; Wang LIN ; Zhou HAN ; Weir D MICHAEL ; Bai YU-XING
International Journal of Oral Science 2017;9(1):24-32
White spot lesions (WSLs), due to enamel demineralization, occur frequently in orthodontic treatment. We recently developed a novel rechargeable dental composite containing nanoparticles of amorphous calcium phosphate (NACP) with long-term calcium (Ca) and phosphate (P) ion release and caries-inhibiting capability. The objectives of this study were to develop the first NACP-rechargeable orthodontic cement and investigate the effects of recharge duration and frequency on the efficacy oftion re-release. The rechargeable cement consisted of pyromellitic glycerol dimethacrylate (PMGDM) and ethoxylated bisphenol A dimethacrylate (EBPADMA). NACP was mixed into the resin at 40% by mass. Specimens were tested for orthodontic bracket shear bond strength (SBS) to enamel, Ca and P ion initial release, recharge and re-release. The new orthodontic cement exhibited an SBS similar to commercial orthodontic cement without CaP release (P>0.1). Specimens after one recharge treatment (e.g., 1 min immersion in recharge solution repeating three times in one day, referred to as"1 min 3 times") exhibited a substantial and continuous re-release of Ca and P ions for 14 days without further recharge. The ion re-release did not decrease with increasing the number of recharge/re-release cycles (P>0.1). The ion re-release concentrations at 14 days versus various recharge treatments were as follows:1 min 3 times>3 min 2 times>1 min 2 times>6 min 1 time>3 min 1 time>1 min 1 time. In conclusion, although previous studies have shown that NACP nanocomposite remineralized tooth lesions and inhibited caries, the present study developed the first orthodontic cement with Ca and P ion recharge and long-term release capability. This NACP-rechargeable orthodontic cement is a promising therapy to inhibit enamel demineralization and WSLs around orthodontic brackets.
7.Surveillance analysis on anaphylactic rash after immunization in Ouhai District of Wenzhou City, 2008-2013
Hong-Dan CHEN ; Xian-Dan LIN ; Li-Lin LIU ; Wan-Cang LI
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2015;27(6):321-323
[ Objective ] To analyze the characteristics of anaphylactic rash after vaccination in Ouhai District of Wenzhou City during 2008-2013. [ Methods ] Data on anaphylactic rash cases reported during 2008-2013 were collected through the national AEFI information management system.And descriptive epidemiologic methodology was used in this study. [ Results] A total of 111 anaphylactic rash cases were reported in Ouhai District during 2008-2013,the reported incidence rate of anaphylactic rash were 3.58 per million doses.The ratio of male-female was 1.27:1.Cases of ≤1 year old accounted for 65.77%.Those without fever accounted for 75.68%.The number of the reports for the third quarter of the year accounted for 41.44%of the total.The cases of anaphylactic rash mostly occurred within 24 h after immunization(81.08%) .The top three vaccines reported in occurrence of rash were measles and rubella at-tenuated live vaccine(35.14%), diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis combined vaccine(18.92%), and A(H1N1)influenza vaccine(5.41%).The reported rates for the top three vaccines were 115.85, 29.33,13.07 per million doses for 7-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine,measles and rubella combined attenuated live vaccine, A(H1N1) influenza vaccine,respectively. [Conclusion] Differential diagnosis of anaphylactic rashes needs to be more stressed.Most anaphylactic rash were reported in the expected range,but still monitoring analysis on incidence of allergic rash should be enhanced.Vac-cines with higher incidence of rash reported should be further studied and analyzed.
8.Beneficial effects of reciprocating gait orthosis on bladder and bowel functions in paraplegia patients.
Jia-Li SUN ; Shi-Zhen ZHONG ; Ya-Tao OUYANG ; Dan TANG ; Qing-Lin XIAN
Journal of Southern Medical University 2008;28(6):1019-1021
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the beneficial effects of application of a self-designed reciprocating gait orthosis (RGO) combined with comprehensive rehabilitation training on bladder and bowel function in paraplegic patients sustaining spinal cord injuries (SCI).
METHODSTwelve paraplegic patients with complete spinal cord injury at the levels between T(4) and L(1) received the RGO with a comprehensive rehabilitation exercise program carried out before and after fixing. Cold water and colon excretion tests were performed before and 3 months after application of the RGO, and the bladder volume, residue bladder volume, and bladder and bowel pressures were measured in these patients.
RESULTSThe 12 paraplegic patients all showed positive results in cold water test before and after RGO application. Before RGO application, 11 of these patients were positive for urine bacteria and only 1 patient was still positive 3 months after the application. The bladder volume and bowel pressure of the patients were significantly increased (P<0.05), while the residue volume and pressure of the bladder were significantly reduced 3 months after RGO application (P<0.05).
CONCLUSIONRGO combined with comprehensive rehabilitation training can effectively improve the bladder and bowel function and the quality of life of patients with complete spinal cord injury, suggesting much clinical value for its extensive application.
Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Intestines ; physiopathology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Orthotic Devices ; Paraplegia ; etiology ; physiopathology ; rehabilitation ; Spinal Cord Injuries ; complications ; Urinary Bladder ; physiopathology ; Walkers ; Young Adult
9.A new alkaloid from the husk of Xanthoceras sorbifolia.
Zhan-Lin LI ; Dan-Yi LI ; Xian LI ; Ning LI ; Da-Li MENG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2006;41(12):1197-1200
AIMTo study the chemical constituents from the husk of Xanthoceras sorbifolia Bunge. Repeated column chromatography on silica gel and preparative TLC were used to isolate the compounds whose structures were elucidated based on spectroscopic data (ESIMS, EIMS, 1D and 2D NMR).
RESULTSA new alkaloid was isolated and identified as: 2-methyl-6-(2', 3', 4'-trihydroxybutyl)-pyrazine (I), along with nine known compounds: cleomiscosin D (II), naringenin (III), eriodictyol (IV), kaempferol (V), quercetin (VI), rutin (VII), 5,7-dihydroxychromone (VIII), tyrosol (IX), 1-O-methyl-myo-inositol (X).
CONCLUSIONCompound I is a new alkaloid, compounds II, IV, V, VII - X were isolated from this genus for the first time.
Alkaloids ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy ; Sapindaceae ; chemistry
10.Study on seed determination practice in Polygala tenuifolia.
Yu-lin HE ; Xian-en LI ; Hong-mei DAN ; Jian-jun QI
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2007;32(15):1497-1500
OBJECTIVETo control the seed quality market, a study on the seed determination practice in Polygala tenuifolia was carried out.
METHODBy studying the thousand grain weight moisture content, viability, genuineness, purity and germination percentage, some indices of seeds were fixed to the standards. The seed determination practice in P. tenuifolia was established.
RESULT AND CONCLUSIONThe practice could be utilized to control the seed quality of P. tenuifolia.
Germination ; Organ Size ; Plants, Medicinal ; anatomy & histology ; chemistry ; growth & development ; Polygala ; anatomy & histology ; chemistry ; growth & development ; Quality Control ; Seedlings ; anatomy & histology ; Seeds ; anatomy & histology ; growth & development