1.Curative effect of Danshen in treatment of severe hand-foot-and-mouth disease
Lei ZHU ; Dan HU ; Xiaowen ZHANG ; Mingyang NIU ; Hong YIN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;37(9):796-799
Objective To observe the effect of Danshen in the treatment of severe hand-foot-and-mouth disease and investigate its mechanism.Methods One hundred and forty cases of children with severe hand foot and mouth diseases who hospitalized the intensive care unit were enrolled in the study from February 2012 to July 2014.The children were randomly divided into a control group and an observation group,with 70 cases in each group.The control group was given antiviral to reduce the intracranial pressure and intravenous immunoglobulin and the observation group was given Danshen in addition to the control group.The levels of neuron specific enolase (NSE)、S-100βprotein、TNF-α and IL-6 were detected at admission and checked again seven days after treatment.The changes of the above indicators and the clinical curative effect were compared before and after therapy.Results The total effective rate of the control group and the observation group was 80.0% and 92.9% respectively,showing statistical significance(P<0.05). After treatment, observation group of serum NSE (9.42 ± 2.56μg/Lvs. 11.71 ± 3.21μg/L,t=2.159), S-100β (177.34 ± 87.28 ng/Lvs. 286.14 ± 159.69 ng/L, t=2.315), TNF-α (15.98 ± 4.35 ng/Lvs. 23.17 ± 4.80 ng/L, t=4.297), IL-6 (41.72 ± 6.64 ng/Lvs. 52.05 ± 9.33 ng/L,t=3.492) , the level of were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05 orP<0.01). In the observation group, serum. The fever clearance time、the disappearance time of rash and the hospitalization time in the observation group (3.55 ± 1.02 d vs.4.55 ± 1.09 d, 7.14 ± 1.04 d) were shorter than those in the control group (4.46 ± 0.97 d vs.5.88 ± 1.44 d, 8.68 ± 1.06 d;t=5.409, 6.161, 8.677 respectively, P<0.01).Conclusions On the basis of conventional therapy,Danshen can effectively alleviate the systemic inflammatory response in children with severe hand foot and mouth diseases, reduce brain damage and improve the clinical efficacy.
2.The role of nephroblastoma overexpressed gene on renal cell carcinoma
Zhihong NIU ; Shuai LIU ; Dongbin BI ; Zheng LIU ; Xiaowen LIU ; Xiaodong YUAN ; Jiaju Lü
Chinese Journal of Urology 2012;33(4):250-253
Objective To investigate the effects of nephroblastoma overexpressed (NOV) on proliferation,adhesion,migration and invasion of remal cell curcinomai (RCC) cells. Methods We constructed a NOV expression plasmid and transfected the plasmid into RCC cell line 786-O and analyzed the effects of NOV expression on proliferation,adhesion,migration and invasion of RCC cells by growth curve assay,WST-1 assay,cell adhesion assay,matrigel invasion assay and transwell migration assay. Results The stable NOV transfected 786-O cells (786-O-NOV) showed decreased growth rate,at 48 h and 72 h,the proliferation activities of 786-O-NOV cells were inhibited by 29.14% and 32.46% the proliferation activities of empty vector cells were inhibited by 9.25% and - 8.16%,respectively,compared to 786-O cells (P <0.05); while the 786-O cells transfected with empty vector (786-O-mock) had no difference with 786-Ocells.Adhesion assay indicated significantly increased adhesion of 786-O-NOV cells to fibronectin (0.26 ±0.03) and laminin (0.28 ±0.04),compared to 786-O cells (0.15 ±0.01,0.12±0.10) and 786-O-mock cells (0.14 ±0.02,0.13 ± 0.08).Invasion assay displayed that the numbers of cells penetrated through matrigel membrane were significantly higher in 786-O-NOV cells (240.25 ± 23.12) compared to 786-O cells ( 56.16 ± 6.25 ) and 786-O-mock cells ( 50.28 ± 7.13 ).Migration assay displayed that the numbers of cells passed through polycarbonate filters were significantly higher in 786-O-NOV cells (267.25 ± 20.94) compared to 786-O cells ( 66.10 ± 5.68 ) and 786-O-mock cells ( 56.28 ± 4.11 ).Conclusion NOV exhibits anti-proliferative effects on RCC cells; however,it promotes adhesion,migration and invasion of RCC cells.
3.Assaying telomerase activity of urine exfoliated cells and its clinical significance
Jun LI ; Xiaowen HE ; Jian LU ; Xiaoqing JIN ; Xiaobing MA ; Min SUN ; Qingrong WANG ; Yan NIU
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 2001;0(09):-
Objective: To determine the value of telomerase activity in urine exfoliated cells as clinical indicator of tumor presence, stage, and recurrence. Methods: The techniques of TRAP-PCR and TRAP-sliver staining were employed to detect telomerase activity in 73 patients with TCC before operation (study group) and 20 benign urothelial cancer patients (control group) and 21 normal individuals (normal group). Cytologic results were obtained simultaneously. The bladder tumor specimens were obtained from 73 patients during operation, and histologically evaluated for tumor content and grade. Results: Positive rate of telomerase activity detection in TCC patients (80.8%,59 of 73) was significantly higher than that of cytological examination (20.5%, 15 of 73). Positive telomerase activity was not found in 17 of 20 in control group and none was found in normal group. Analysis of the distribution of abnormalities with tumor stage revealed greater detection of high pathological stage (T 2-T 4) (89.7%, 26 of 29) compared with low stage (Tis-T 1) (75%, 33 of 44). Conclusion: Detection of telomerase activity in urine exfoliated cells may be a sensitive and effective marker in the diagnosis of TCC.
4.Detection of H ras mutation in urine exfoliated cells complements cytology in 48 TCC patients
Xiaowen HE ; Jun LI ; Xiaoqing JIN ; Jian LU ; Xiaobing MA ; Min SUN ; Yan NIU ; Cuiqin LU ;
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2000;0(06):-
Objective To determine the value of detection of H ras oncogene mutation in urine exfoliated cells as clinical indicator of tumor presence, recurrence and stage.Methods Point mutation at codon 12 of H ras gene was assayed by polymerase chain reaction followed by analysis of single strand conformation polymorphism in urine exfoliated cells from 48 patients with transitional cell carcinoma before operation and 28 patients with non urothelial cancer or normal individuals. The mutation was further confirmed by dideoxy mediated chain termination method of DNA sequencing. Cytology analysis was carried out simultaneously. Bladder tumor specimens were obtained from 48 patients during operation, and histologically elevated for tumor content and grading.Results 48%(23 of 48) of the patients were detected by their aberrant band in SSCP. All aberrant bands displayed a mutant H ras sequence, where 15% (7 of 48) of the patients displayed, apositive cytological analysis. Analysis of abnormalities with tumor stage revealed that the greater detection of high pathological stage (Ⅲ Ⅳ) compared with low stage (Ⅰ Ⅱ) was related to the recurrence of transitional cell carcinoma.Conclusion Our results suggest that the detection of H ras mutations may be of clinical value in the detection of TCC.
5.Evaluation result analysis on 40 selected health enterprises in Beijing City from 2021 to 2022
Tenglong YAN ; Jie WU ; Binshuo HU ; Dongsheng NIU ; Jue LI ; Xiaowen DING
China Occupational Medicine 2024;51(4):394-398
Objective To analyze the evaluation results of health enterprises in Beijing City and their influencing factors. Methods A total of 40 enterprises that passed the health enterprise evaluation in Beijing from 2021 to 2022 were selected as the study subjects using the judgment sampling method. The total evaluation scores and influencing factors were analyzed based on the size, nature, industry classification, and establishment time of the enterprises. Results The total evaluation score of the 40 health enterprises was (553.1±18.4) points. Scores for the primary evaluation indicators, including management organization and system, occupational disease prevention measures, health environment, health promotion measures, prevention measures for occupational stress caused damage, and musculoskeletal injury prevention measures, were (94.0±4.8), (94.0±4.3), (94.5±3.8), (89.7±4.8), (89.6±4.6), and (91.4±5.9) points, respectively. The result of multiple linear regression analysis showed that, large enterprises had higher total evaluation scores than medium enterprises and micro and small enterprises after controlling for confounding factors such as industry classification and establishment time (all P<0.10). The total evaluation scores of private enterprises and foreign-funded enterprises were lower than that of state-owned or state-participated enterprises (all P<0.10). Conclusion Enterprise size and nature are influencing factors for the total evaluation score of health enterprises. It is necessary to enhance resource and policy support for medium-sized, micro and small enterprises and private enterprises to improve the development of the health enterprises.
6.Willingness of pre-exposure prophylaxis use to prevent HIV infection and related factors in men who have sex with men in Yunnan Province
Zuyang ZHANG ; Jing MA ; Yanling MA ; Lijun SONG ; Minyang XIAO ; Youfang LI ; Xiaowen WANG ; Jue WANG ; Jin NIU ; Houlin TANG ; Hongbing LUO
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2023;44(1):145-150
Objective:To understand the willingness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use to prevent HIV infection and related factors in men who have sex with men (MSM) in Yunnan Province.Methods:Cross-sectional study method and snowball sampling method was used to carry out the survey in 14 cities (autonomous prefectures) in Yunnan from April to June 2021. According to national sentinel surveillance program, the sample size was 400 at national sentinel sites and 100 at provincial sentinel sites. The related factors of PrEP use willingness were analyzed by multiple logistic regressions with software SPSS 22.0.Results:A total of 2 450 questionnaires were completed, the rate of having heard of PrEP was 68.5% (1 677/2 449), the willingness rate of PrEP use was 56.7% (1 343/2 368), the willing rate of PrEP use at their own expense was 30.6% (724/2 368), and the willingness rate of free PrEP use was 56.2% (1 330/2 367). The of multivariate logistic analysis results showed that related factors of low willingness to use PrEP included aged 40-49 years and 50 years or above (a OR=2.49 and a OR=4.48), Han ethnic group (a OR=1.47), residence in other provinces (a OR=1.64), education level of senior high school (a OR=1.96) and college or above (a OR=3.49), sample source of bath house (a OR=3.53), online recruiting (a OR=2.53) and voluntary counseling and testing (a OR=1.42), local living time for 3-6 months and 7-12 months (a OR=0.18 and a OR=0.25) ,class 2 and 3 of survey areas (a OR=3.63 and a OR=1.71), having no anal sex with men in the past week (a OR=2.60), having no commercial homosexual behavior in the past six months (a OR=13.32) and self-perceived higer risk for HIV infection (a OR=0.50). Conclusions:There was more than half of MSM with willingness to use PrEP. The health education to promote PrEP use should be strengthen in MSM who had low willingness to use PrEP from underdeveloped areas, in Han ethnic group, with older age, from other provinces, with shorter local living time and self-perceived low risk for HIV infection.
7.The value of tumor hemodynamics and morphological features in predicting the postoperative recurrence time of breast cancer based on dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI
Wei NIU ; Yahong LUO ; Tao YU ; Yan GUO ; Yi ZHANG ; Tengfei PENG ; Xiaowen MA ; Puchen LI
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2020;54(3):209-214
Objective:To investigate the value of tumor hemodynamics and morphological features from conventional dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) scan before surgery in predicting postoperative recurrence time in breast cancer patients.Methods:A retrospective analysis of 58 patients with breast cancer who had recurred after operation from November 2012 to December 2014 in Liaoning Cancer Hospital was performed. According to the recurrence time, the patients were divided into early recurrence group (≤2 years after surgery, 33 cases) and late recurrence group (>2 years after surgery, 25 cases). All patients underwent routine DCE-MRI scans before surgery, and hemodynamic features of the three-dimensional volume of the tumor and the morphological and textural features of the tumor in each phase were extracted by computer. The counts and measurement data of patients in early recurrence group and late recurrence group were compared by Fisher′s exact probability method and Mann-Whitney U test, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were drawn. The multivariate logistic regression was used to calculate the combined efficacy in predicting early recurrence and late recurrence. Kaplan-Meier method was used to analyze the survival prognosis, and Log-Rank test was used to compare the differences in survival curves between groups. Results:There was no significant difference in background parenchymal enhancement, lesion margin, lesion internal enhancement characteristics, lesion morphology, time-signal intensity curve type and the degree of whole-breast vascularity increase between early recurrence and late recurrence groups ( P>0.05).There were significant differences in the maximum concentration of contrast (Max Conc), the area under the time signal curve (AUC) and the maximum slope value of the time signal curve (Max Slope) ( P<0.05). Comparative analysis of the radiomics parameters of 8 phases DCE-MRI found that the sphericity of morphological characteristic parameters in the phase 3 was statistically different between the early recurrence and late recurrence groups ( P=0.03). Area under the ROC curve of AUC, Max Conc, Max Slope and parameter sphericity of phase 3 morphological characteristics for predicting early and late recurrence were 0.664, 0.659, 0.684 and 0.670, respectively. The area under the ROC combined with the above four parameters for prediction was 0.765, with a specificity of 63.6% and a sensitivity of 84.0%; the predictive efficacy was higher than that of univariate. Fifty-eight patients were followed up for 17 to 64 months with a median follow-up of 47 months. The disease-free survival and overall survival in the early recurrence group were significantly lower than those in the late recurrence group, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). Conclusion:It is of certain value to predict the postoperative recurrence time of breast cancer based on the tumor hemodynamic characteristics combined with morphological characteristics from preoperative non-invasive conventional DCE-MRI.
8. Determination of Cortisol in Saliva by Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Xiaodong LIU ; He QIAO ; Xiangjuan MENG ; Chao WANG ; Xiaowen DING ; Dongsheng NIU ; Jue LI
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2019;37(2):143-146
Objective:
To establish a liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method to determine the cortisol in saliva.
Methods:
Take 0.5 ml saliva sample into a 2 ml centrifuge tube, add excess sodium chloride and 1ml acetonitrile to it, then vortex for 3 min, centrifuge for 10 min at 15 000 r/min, and take 800 μl of the upper layer to another centrifuge tube. Finally, the sample was concentrated by a vacuum concentrator and brought to 200 μl with the initial mobile phase. Then, the sample was analyzed by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. The target compound was quantified by external standard curve method.
Results:
The linear range of the method was 0.02
9.Effect of occupational stress on depression and sleep of gene sequencing enterprise employees
Ming XU ; Tenglong YAN ; Tingting XIE ; Huining WANG ; Xiaowen DING ; Dongsheng NIU
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2022;39(11):1256-1261
Background Gene sequencing industry is an emerging innovation-driven industry. Employees have high requirements for independent learning and innovation ability and face great professional pressure. Objective To understand the occupational stress, depression, and sleep of gene sequencing enterprise employees and to analyze the effect of occupational stress on depression and sleep. Methods From November to December 2021, occupational stress, depression, and sleep conditions of 469 workers from 34 enterprises in gene sequencing industry were surveyed by Core Occupational Stress Scale (COSS), Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). A total of 427 valid questionnaires were recovered with a questionnaire valid response rate of 91.04%. The relationship of occupational stress with depression or sleep was analyzed by logistic regression. Results The rates of occupational stress, depression, and sleep disorder were 27.40%, 33.50%, and 28.10%, respectively. Significant difference were found in the rates of depression and sleep disorder in different occupational stress groups (P<0.05). The results of logistic regression analysis showed that, for every 1 increase in social support score, the risk of depression increased by 1.206 (95%CI: 1.117−1.304), and the risk of sleep disorder increased by 1.143 (95%CI: 1.059−1.233). For every 1 increase in organization and reward score, the risk of developing depression increased by 1.082 (95%CI: 1.017−1.151). Mild, moderate, and severe occupational stress were all associated with a higher risk of depression in reference to no occupational stress (OR=2.535, 95%CI: 1.465−4.386; OR=3.774, 95%CI: 1.809−7.870; OR=3.823, 95%CI: 1.486−9.837). Severe occupational stress was associated with a higher risk of sleep disorder in reference to no occupational stress (OR=3.141, 95%CI: 1.233−8.006). Conclusion Occupational stress among employees in the gene sequencing industry can increase the risks of depression and sleep disorder. Enterprises need to take intervention measures and pay attention to prevention and treatment.
10. Determination of seven urinary metabolites of benzene, toluene and xylene by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry
He QIAO ; Xiaodong LIU ; Xiangjuan MENG ; Jue LI ; Dongsheng NIU ; Xiaowen DING ; Jun NIE
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2019;37(4):303-307
Objective:
To develop a method using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry to determine the urinary metabolites of benzene, toluene and xylene. The selected metabolites are S-phenylmercapturic acid (S-PMA) , trans, trans-muconic acid (t, t-MA) , 8-hydroxy-2 deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) , hippuric acid (HA) , 2-methylhippuric acid (2-MHA) , 3-methylhippuric acid (3-MHA) and 4-methylhippuric acid (4-MHA) .
Methods:
The urine sample was pretreated using methanol to precipitate the proteins. HSS T3 chromatographic column was used to separate the metabolites. The mass spectrometric acquisition was carried out using multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) after ionization with ESI source. External standard method was used for quantification.
Results:
All the standard curves showed good linear relation, and r of the seven metabolites was all above 0.999. The detection limits and quantitative limits of the seven metabolites were 0.01-500 ng/ml and 0.02-1 000 ng/ml (based on the actual dilution ratio) , respectively. The average spiked recoveries of four loadings ranged from 85.8% to 109.9%. The intra-day and inter-day precisions were 0.2%-4.5% and 0.6%-9.5%, respectively. The samples can be kept for at least 14 days at both 4 ℃ and -20 ℃.
Conclusion
This method is simple, rapid and highly sensitive with low cost, and its accuracy, precision and stability can meet the daily test requirements. It can be applied for the determination of urinary S-PMA, t, t-MA, 8-OHdG, HA, 2-MHA, 3-MHA and 4-MHA for the occupational population exposed to benzene, toluene and xylene.