1.Pathogen distribution and resistance in childhood urinary tract infection
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2013;12(12):982-985
To explore the new trend of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance in children with urinary tract infection (UTI).Distribution of pathogens and their antimicrobial resistance in 85 culture-positive hospitalized children with UTI from 2008 to 2012 were analyzed.Urine culture was deemed positive with a pure growth 8 10S/ml (single organism).Among 85 strains of bacterium,gram-negative bacilli accounted for 92.9% (with 64.7% of E coli.),gram-positive cocci 2.4% and fungi 4.7%.The resistance rates of Gram-negative bacilli to ampicillin,trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and ampicillin/sulbactam were 82.3%,63.3% and 63.3% respectively.The resistance rates of E coli.to 3rd and 4th generation cephalosporin were both over 60%.And 0% and 5.5% of E coli.UTIs were resistant to imipenem and amikacin respectively.It indicated that E coli.remained a dominant pathogen in childhood UTI.The resistance patterns were grave.Every hospital should monitor the resistance patterns of urinary pathogens on a regular basis and use antibiotics with a low resistance.
2.Analysis on subject's hot topics from scientific research grants using MetaMap
Xiaoning WANG ; Haiqing CHEN ; Lei CUI
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2008;21(3):173-176
Objective Based on scientific research grants to explore the feasibility of analyzing the subiect's hot topics. Methotis The CRISP(Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects)database of National Institutes of Health was used to retrieve the grants related of gene mechanism of essential hypertension in 2006. We obtained concepts from the fields of title and abstract by MetaMap. and then analyzed the key concepts about genes that were found more than 3 times. Results There were 73 related grants about that from CRISP in 2006. After processing the samples by MetaMap, we got 45 high frequency concepts about genes. which were divided into seven groups. Conclusions It iS feasible to analyze and study subject hotspot by scientific research grants. and it can be used to the supplement of normal literature analysis. MetaMap is a better tool for natural language processing, but also has some limitations.
3.Efficacy and Safety of Sirolimus versus Tacrolimus for Anti-rejection after Renal Transplantation:A Me-ta-analysis
Xiaojuan CHEN ; Xiaoning HUANG ; Yong LI
China Pharmacy 2016;27(27):3821-3824
OBJECTIVE:To systematically review the clinical efficacy and safety of sirolimus(SRL)versus tacrolimus(Tac) for anti-rejection after renal transplantation,and provide evidence-based reference for clinical treatment. METHODS:Retrieved from PubMed,EMBase,Medline,Science Direct,Cochrane library,CJFD,VIP and Wanfang Database,randomized controlled tri-als(RCT)about SRL(test group)versus Tac(control group)for anti-rejection after renal transplantation were collected. Meta-anal-ysis was performed by using RevMan 5.2 software after data extraction and quality evaluation. RESULTS:Totally 5 RCTs were in-cluded,involving 594 patients. Results of Meta-analysis showed,there was no significant difference in the incidence of acute rejec-tions [RR=1.26,95%CI(0.82,1.93),P=0.30],graft loss rate [RR=0.91,95%CI(0.32,2.55),P=0.85] and mortality rate [RR=0.87,95%CI(0.34,2.22),P=0.77] in 2 groups;while the infection rate in test group was significantly lower than control group, the difference was statistically significant [RR=0.13,95%CI(0.04,0.40),P<0.001]. CONCLUSIONS:Compared with Tac,SRL has the same anti-rejection effect after renal transplantation,not changed graft loss rate and mortality rate,but reduced the infection rate with higher safety.
4.Preparation, identification and biological activity of rhIL-2/GM-CSF fusion protein antibodies
Xingmei LINLAI ; Mingqian ZHOU ; Zehong CHEN ; Yali ZHANG ; Xiaoning WANG ;
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 2000;0(10):-
Objective: To prepare and identify recombinant human IL 2/GM CSF(rhIL 2/GM CSF) fusion protein antibodies and to study its specificity and its effect on fusion protein biological activity. Methods: rhIL 2 /GM CSF fusion protein was purified by DEAE Sepharose FF ion exchange chromatography. The purified protein was used to immunize rabbits for the preparation of antisera. The titer and specificity of the antisera were detected by ELISA and Dot ELISA and the biological activity by cell proliferation. Results: The antisera not only reacted with the rhIL 2/GM CSF, IL 2 and GM CSF, but also inhibited the biological activity of the rhIL 2/GM CSF, IL 2 and GM CSF. Conclusion: The obtained antisera can be used to study the structure and function of the rhIL 2/GM CSF.
5.Clinical features of interstitial lung disease in patients with primary Sj(o)gren's syndrome
Ling LEI ; Chen ZHAO ; Cundong MI ; Xiaoning ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2010;14(5):326-328
Objective To explore the clinical,laboratory,and pathologic manifestations of the interstitial lung disease(ILD)associated with primary Sj(o)gren's syndrome(pSS,pSS-ILD).Methods Clinical data of 15 patients with pSS-ILD admitted to our hospital from 2006 to 2008 were collected and the different features were compared with 18 patients with pSS without ILD.Eight patients with pSS-ILD were followed up and observed the changes of high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT).Results The age at onset was later in pSS-ILD[(57±11)years]than in pSS without ILD[(43±11)years](P<0.01).The initial symptoms in six of patients with pSS-ILD were cough,expectoration,chest distress or dyspnea upon exertion.The respiratory clinical manifestations,circulationsystem involvement and pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) were more common in pSS-ILD than in pSS without ILD(P<0.01).Compared with patients with pSS without ILD,patients with pSS-ILD had significantly higher serum IgG level(P<0.01).The common findings of HRCT included reticular changes,irregular linear hyper-attenuating areas,and nodules.Pleural involvement was found in 8 patients,honeycomb change in 5 patients and PAH in 3 patients.After treated for 6 months of 8 patients,radiological findings improved in 4 patients,stable in 2 patients,and worse in 2 patients.The comlnon histological findings included focal fibrosis in alveolar wall and alveolus with and alveolar space inflammatory cell infiltration,interstitial inflammation with mulifocal lymphocyte infiltration.One patient had the pathological changes of nonspecific interstitial pneumonia(NSIP).Conclusion The age at onset of pSS-ILD is late and tends to produce respiratory symptoms and prone to have circulationsystem involvement such as PAH and elevated serum IgG level.Honeycomb change in HRCT can be seen in one third of patients and most patients can improve after treatment,however.NSIP can be observed in histopathologieal
6.Effect of telmisartan on the expression of urate transporter protein in the renal tubule epithelial cells
Yanmei CHEN ; Xiaoyan WU ; Yizhe WU ; Dongqing ZHA ; Xiaoning LI
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2015;31(3):222-226
Objective To explore the protective effect and underlying mechanism of telmisartan on hyperuricemic nephropathy.Methods (1)High level of uric acid (600 μmol/L) and telmisartan in different concentrations (10nmol/L,100 nmol/L,1000 nmol/L,10000 nmol/L) were added to renal tubule epithelial cells and cultured for 48 h,the expression of UAT,TGF-β1 and α-SMA were detected by Real-time PCR,RT-PCR,Western blotting or cell immunofluorescence.(2) Wister rats were randomly divided into normal control group(Con),high uric acid group (HU),and telmisartan treatment group (Tel).Four weeks later,Scr,BUN and serum uric acid of the rats were detected.The expression of UAT in rat kidney was detected by Western blotting.Results (1)In vitro,compared to control group,high uric acid (600 μmol/L) inhibited the expression of UAT (P < 0.01),and the inhibition could be alleviated by telmisartan; Telmisartan inhibited the upregulation of TGF-β1 and α-SMA induced by high uric acid(all P < 0.05); (2)In vivo,compared to high uric acid group rats,telmisartan group rats had significantly reduced serum uric acid levels (189.9 μmol/L vs 204.5 μmol/L,P<0.05),upregulated UAT and downregulated TGF-β1 expression in rat kidney (all P< 0.05).Conclusion Telmisartan significantly inhibits the upregulation of TGF-β1 and α-SMA induced by uricemia,which may prevent kidney from fibrosis.The protect effect of telmisartan may be related to the upregulation of UAT.
7.MRI features for the placenta increta/percreta
Ting CHEN ; Jing ZHANG ; Yudong ZHANG ; Xiaoning WANG ; Xunning HONG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2015;(8):1312-1315,1333
Objective To evaluate the predictive value of MRI features in the diagnosis of placenta increta/percreta preoperative-ly.Methods We retrospectively reviewed MRI of 39 pregnant women who were suspected to have placenta increta/percreta by the ultrasound previously.1 7 patients were defined as placenta increta/percreta according to the surgical-pathological results,while 22 patients were defined without abnormal placentation.We assessed the presence or absence of the specialized MRI features of placenta increta/percreta.The binary logistic regression analysis was used to determine the valuable MRI findings for predictive of placenta increta/percreta.Results The tenting of the superior wall of bladder or the infiltration of adjacent organs were the most useful signs to predict placenta percreta,with the highest odds ratio (OR)value of 70,P =0.008.The low signal intensity bands on T2 WI and focally interrupted interface of placenta/myometrial were valuable signs to the predictive of placenta increta,with the OR value of 6.4 and 5.6 respectively according to the univariate analysis.On multivariate regression analysis,the low signal intensity bands on T2WI was independent predictive factor for placenta increta(OR 6.6,P =0.02),while the focally interrupted interface of placen-ta/myometrial was not independent factor (OR 3.1 6,P =0.1 75).Conclusion The most useful predictive MRI features for placenta increta/percreta are tenting of the superior wall of bladder and the infiltration of adjacent organs,followed by the low signal intensity on T2 WI.The focally interrupted interface of placenta/myometrial is useful factor.
8.Detection of serum endothelin contents in patients with malignant tumors and its clinical significance
Mingsheng CHEN ; Wenbin YU ; Yuhong FAN ; Xiaoning ZHANG ; Lichung MA
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Immunology 2001;17(1):60-61
Aim To study the content and clinical significance of serum endothelin-1(ET-1)in patient with malignant tumors. Methods The contents of serum ET-1 in 85 patients with malignant tumors,30 patients with benign diseases and 30 normal indivaduals were detected by radioimmunoassay. Results (1)The mean concentrations of serum ET-1 in normal individuals and in non-tumor patients were (46.9± 23.1)μ g/L and (51.1± 30.9)μ g/L,respectively, while in patients with malignant tumors it was (190.1± 135.2~ 382.4± 190.1)μ g/L. (2)There was no significant difference between the mean serum contents of ET-1 in normal individuals and non-tumors pstients(P∧ 0.05),but the level of serum ET-1 in patients with malignant tumors were significantly higher than that in above two groups(P∨ 0.001). (3)When the mean content plus twice standard deviation of serum ET-1 in normal individuals was as a threshold value,that is ,the value was defined as the positive clinical value to diagnose cancer, the positive rates of patients with different malignant tumours were 72% ~ 100% . Conclusion Serum ET-1 contents could be used as a better tumor index for maligant tumor screening and accessory diagnosis.
9.Effect of LGR5 knockdown by shRNA on the proliferation and drug resistance of HeLa cells
Qing CHEN ; Jinyan ZHAO ; Xiaoning LU ; Pengsheng ZHENG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2017;38(2):206-209
Objective To investigate the effect of leucine-rich-repeat-containing G-protein-coupled receptor 5 (LGR5 )on the proliferation and drug resistance of HeLa cells and its possible mechanism.Methods LGR5 expression was interfered using shRNA,and LGR5 knockdown HeLa cells were constructed.The effect of LGR5 on the proliferation and drug resistance of HeLa cell was evaluated by cell count,clone formation and MTT;the expressions of LGR5 and β-catenin in HeLa cells were detected by Western blot method.Results LGR5 knockdown HeLa cell line was successfully constructed;the cell growth rate and clone formation rate in shLGR5 group were markedly decreased compared to those in shCon group (P<0 .01 ).Drug resistance of HeLa to cisplatin differed significantly between shLGR5 group and shCon group (P<0.01 ).Moreover,the LGR5 knockdown inhibited the expression ofβ-catenin in HeLa cells.Conclusion LGR5 plays an important role in cell proliferation and drug resistance of HeLa cells,and its mechanism is related to Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
10.Clinical analysis of 108 cases with chronic kidney disease at stage 2 to 5 in children
Juan TU ; Chaoying CHEN ; Haiyun GENG ; Huarong LI ; Xiaoning YU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2017;32(5):354-357
Objective To analyze the pathogenesis,initially diagnosed symptoms and clinical manifestations of children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at stage 2 to 5.Methods The data of 108 children who were hospitalized in Children's Hospital Affiliated to Capital Institute of Pediatrics from September 2007 to April 2016 with CKD stage 2 to 5 were retrospectively analyzed.The etiologies,clinical manifestations and examinations were summarized,and the clinical manifestations were compared between the congenital hereditary urinary diseases group and the acquired urinary diseases group.Results (1) In the 108 cases collected,66 cases were male,42 cases were female,aged from 3 months to 15 years and 1 month old.Twenty-four cases were diagnosed at stage 2,26 cases at stage 3,35 cases at stage 4,and 23 cases at stage 5.(2) Twenty-eight kinds of illness were involved in the cause of CKD.Among them,57 cases (52.8%) had congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract,5 cases(4.6%) had hereditary kidney diseases,41 cases (38.0%) had other primary or secondary kidney diseases,and in 5 cases (4.6%) the causes of disease were unknown.(3) For the initially diagnosed symptoms,29 cases(26.9%) were due to complaints associated with kidney disease,36 cases (33.3%) were of other outside kidney symptoms,and 43 cases (39.8 %) were of negative symptoms.The results of urinary ultrasound were abnormal in 79 cases(73.1%) and 87 cases(80.6%) showed abnormality in urinary analysis.There were 105 cases (97.2%) with abnormal manifestations either in urinary tract ultrasound or in urinary analysis.(4)The ages on diagnosis as CKD in children with congenital hereditary urinary diseases(5.89 years old) were younger than that of children with acquired urinary diseases (9.20 years old),and the difference was significant(Z =-3.434,P =0.001).The frequency of cases with short stature or lower-weight in group of congenital hereditary urinary diseases[66.1% (41/622 cases),64.5% (40/62 cases)] were significantly higher than those of the acquired urinary diseases group[43.9% (18/41cases),43.9% (18/41 cases)],and the differences were statistically significant(x2 =4.983,4.263,P =0.026,0.039).Conclusions The causes of CKD are complicated,and the congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract are the major causes of CKD at stage 2 to 5 in the cases.The initially diagnosed symptoms of CKD are insidious and atypical.The children with congenital hereditary urinary diseases tend to have more serious growth retardation.Urinary analysis and ultrasound may have an important significance for early diagnosis of CKD in children.