1.Technology Optimization of Ultrasonic-enzyme-assisted Extraction of Sanguinarine from Zanthoxylum nitidum
Shihui LU ; Ran CHEN ; Yao LIN ; Nan CHEN ; Xiaoying ZHU
Herald of Medicine 2017;36(2):193-196
Objective To optimize the technology conditions of ultrasonic-enzyme-assisted extraction for sanguinarine from Zanthoxylum nitidum.Methods Extraction rate of sanguinarine determined by HPLC was served as an index.The applicability of the extraction solvent added with acid and enzymatic hydrolysis pretreatment to the ultrasonic-enzyme-assisted extraction of Zanthoxylum nitidum was investigated.Ultrasonic power,extraction frequency and solvent volume were optimized by orthogonal experiment.Finally,ultrasonic extraction time was optimized in dynamic process.Results The optimal process was as follows:Zanthoxylum nitidum powder was extracted 3 times by ultrasonic-wave (250 W) with 40% ethanol (0.2%hydrochloride) as solvent (extracted for 15 rmin with 6-fold solvent at the first time,then extracted for 12 min with 3-fold solvent at the second and the third time,respectively).The extraction rate of sanguinarine was 88.6%.Conclusion The process is economic,efficient,energy-and time-saving,and provides experimental basis for industrial production of sanguinarine.
2.The clinical and radiographi c characteristics of erosive hand osteoarthritis
Xiaoying ZHANG ; Xin ZHI ; Rong MU ; Limin REN ; Nan WU ; Yue YANG ; Yunshan ZHOU ; Haihong YAO ; Nan HONG ; Zhanguo LI
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2017;21(7):455-460,封3
Objective To evaluate the clinical and radiographic characteristics and function of erosive hand osteoarthritis (EOA) patients. Methods Data were obtained from 19 patients with EOA, including their social conditions, clinical conditions, radiographic scores and hand function evaluation. The number of hand osteoarthritis (HOA) patients was 312. The control group consisted of non-EOA patients with hand osteoarthritis with a ratio of 4:1 to EOA patients. A non-parameter test analysis was performed. All data were analyzed by SPSS 23.0 statistical analysis, t test, χ2 test, Fisher exact probility and Spearman's correlations analysis were used for statistical analysis. Results Totally data of 19 patients were collected. Eighteen were female. Onset age was (56±8). Average duration was 56 (12~120) months. FIHOA scores of all the EOA patients were at least 5. All the erosions of 39 joints were characteristically central and erosive changes in 7 joints (18%) showed up as gull-wing. Among 39 erosive joints, including 12 (31%) E and 27 (69%) R, 34 (87%) distal interphalangeal joints were involved. Data analysis found out that EOA patients had longer disease duration (Z=2.610, P=0.009), more severe K-L level (44 ±11 vs 26 ±7, t=7.134, P<0.01), higher AUSCAN total score (28±6 vs 21±7, t=3.781, P<0.01) and higher AUSCAN function score (18±6 vs 12±6, t=4.042, P<0.01). The differences of ESR and CRP were not significant between EOA and non-EOA patients. Conclusion Erosions seen in EOA patients are centrally located gull-wing in the DIP joints. EOA patients have longer duration, more severe radiographic damage and worse joint function.
3.Effect of High-voltage Electrostatic Therapy on Sleep Disorder in Older Adults
Li ZHANG ; Nan PENG ; Wei CHEN ; Qiuhua WANG ; Xiaoying LI ; Chunhua LI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(3):286-288
Objective To evaluate the effect of high-voltage electrostatic therapy on sleep disorder in the elderly. Methods 31 elderlycases (66~92 years ) with sleep disorder were treated with high-voltage electrostatic therapy for 10~15 d. They were assessed with PittsburghSleep Quality Index (PSQI) before and after the intervention. Results The global score and all the subscale scores of PSQI decreased(P<0.01) after intervention. Conclusion The high-voltage electrostatic therapy is effective on sleep quality.
4.Effect of rehabilitation training on rat with spinal cord injuries:a Meta-analysis
Zhixuan HUANG ; Ying RAO ; Xi ZENG ; Xuxu ZHOU ; Xiaoying LIN ; Nan LIANG ; Xiao ZHANG
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2014;(2):152-156
Objective To evaluate the effect of rehabilitation training on rats with spinal cord injuries by Meta-analysis. Methods Ar-ticles were searched from PubMed( ~2013),CNKI(1989~2013), WanFang Data( ~2013),VIP(1989~2013),quality of included article was assessed with Jadad scale,and available data was analyzed with RevMan 5. 0 software. Results 287 related articles were identified,but only 11 eligible articles were included. The Meta-analysis of BBB score indicated that the rehabilitation training groups were better than con-trol groups. The BBB score[weighted mean difference(WMD) =1. 87,95%CI(1. 50,2. 33),Z=10. 02,P<0. 01]. There was significant diffence between two groups. Conclusion Rehabilitation training can improve the recover of hindlimb function.
5.Quantitative Assessment and Age-related Analysis of Static Equilibrium in Elderly Individuals
Li ZHANG ; Changshui WENG ; Nan PENG ; Chunhua LI ; Qiuhua WANG ; Xiaoying LI ; Yanmei GUO ; Wei CHEN ; Hongmei JI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2011;17(3):258-261
ObjectiveTo determine the static equilibrium of elderly individuals over the age of 60 and the correlation to the age. Methods142 elderly subjects (60~95 years old) were divided into 7 groups: 60~65 years old group, 66~70 years old group, 71~75 years old group, 76~80 years old group, 81~85 years old group, 86~90 years group, and >90 years old group, 24 cases 18~30 years old as the control. The static equilibrium was examined by measuring the stability index (ST) and the spectrum analysis of postural sway under following 4 conditions: standing on solid surface with eyes open (NO),standing on solid surface with eyes closed (NC), standing on pillows with eyes open (PO), and standing on pillows with eyes closed (PC) using Tetrax Balance System. ResultsThe ST and the intensity of postural sway increased in the elderly group compared with the control group. NO: there were significant differences (P<0.01) in ST, F1, F4, F6, F8 among the 81~85 years group, 86~90 years old group, >90 years old group and the control group. NC: there were significant differences (P<0.01) in ST, F1, F4 among all the elderly groups and the control group, and in F6, F8 among the >66 years groups and the control group(P<0.05). PO: there were significant differences (P<0.01) in ST, F4, F6 among the >66 years old groups and the control group, and in F1, F8 among the >71 years old groups and the control group(P<0.05). PC: there were significant differences (P<0.01) in ST, F4 among all the elderly groups and the control group, in F6 among the >66 years groups and the control group, in F8 among the >76 years old groups and the control group, and in F1 among the >80 years old groups and the control group(P<0.05). The ST distributed as NOP<0.01). There were similar changes in the intensity of postural sway of F1, F4, F6, F8 bands. ConclusionThere is the significant decline of the static equilibrium in the subjects aged 80 or over and no significant decline of the static equilibrium in the subjects aged 60~80 whose compensation in the static balance may decrease.
6.Relationship between Gait Speed and Muscle Strength of Lower Extremities or Physical Functional Tests
Nan PENG ; Ming ZHOU ; Yaqiong ZHU ; Qiuhua WANG ; Xiaoying LI ; Chunhua LI ; Yanmei GUO ; Wei CHEN ; Jianye DAI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2014;20(12):1101-1104
Objective To explore the relevance between gait speed and muscle strength of lower extremities, or several kinds of physical functional tests. Methods 341 community-dwelling individuals (160 males, 181 females) aged 65-94 years were selected. They were divided into suspected sarcopenia group (n=137) and normal group (n=204) by their gait speed less or more than 0.8 m/s. It was compared between both groups with the basic physical characteristics, strength of iliopsoas, quadriceps, hamstrings and tibialis anterior, and the scores of One Leg Standing Test, Berg Balance Scale, Functional Gait Assessment, Functional Stretch Test and Timed Up and Go Test. Results The subjects were older in the suspected sarcopenia group than in the normal group. The difference of body weight, height were not statistically significant between groups. The strength of the muscles in bilateral lower limbs was not significantly different between both groups (P>0.05), while the gait speed positively correlated with the strength of iliopsoas, quadriceps and hamstrings (r=0.121-0.227, P<0.05), but not with the tibialis anterior (P>0.05). Gait speed positively correlated with the scores of One Leg Standing Test, Berg Balance Scale, Functional Gait Assessment, Functional Stretch Test (P<0.05), and negatively correlated with the score of Timed Up and Go Test (r=-0.502, P<0.001). The scores of all the tests were significantly different between 2 groups (P<0.05), except that of Functional Stretch Test (P=0.28). Conclusion Sarcopenia diagnosis is not only depended on the strength of muscle of lower extremity, but also their functions.
7.Detection and molecular characteristics of bovine rotavirus A in dairy calves in China
Xiaoying LIU ; Nan YAN ; Hua YUE ; Yuanwei WANG ; Bin ZHANG ; Cheng TANG
Journal of Veterinary Science 2021;22(5):e69-
Background:
Bovine group A rotavirus (BoRVA) is a major cause of severe gastroenteritis in newborn dairy calves. Only one study has investigated the G and P genotypes among dairy calves in a few regions of China, which were G6 and P[5]. Therefore, data on the prevalence and molecular characteristics of BoRVA in dairy calves in China remains limited.
Objectives:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and molecular characteristics of BoRVA in dairy calves in China.
Methods:
269 dairy calves diarrheic samples from 23 farms in six provinces in China were collected to detect BoRVA using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction.
Results:
71% of samples were determined to be BoRVA-positive. Two G genotypes (G6, G10) and two P genotypes (P[1], P[5]) were identified, and G6P[1] BoRVA was the predominant strain. Moreover, the VP7 and VP4 gene sequences of these dairy calf BoRVA strains revealed abundant genetic diversity. Interestingly, eight out of 17 complete G6 VP7 sequences were clustered into G6 lineage VI and analysis showed the strains were closely related to Chinese yak BoRVA strains.
Conclusions
The results of this study show that BoRVA circulates widely among dairy calves in China, and the dominant genotype in circulation is G6P[1], first report on molecular characteristics of complete P[5] VP4 genes in chinese dairy calves. These results will help us to further understand the prevalence and genetic evolution of BoRVA among dairy calves in China and, thus, prevent the disease more effectively.
8.Detection and molecular characteristics of bovine rotavirus A in dairy calves in China
Xiaoying LIU ; Nan YAN ; Hua YUE ; Yuanwei WANG ; Bin ZHANG ; Cheng TANG
Journal of Veterinary Science 2021;22(5):e69-
Background:
Bovine group A rotavirus (BoRVA) is a major cause of severe gastroenteritis in newborn dairy calves. Only one study has investigated the G and P genotypes among dairy calves in a few regions of China, which were G6 and P[5]. Therefore, data on the prevalence and molecular characteristics of BoRVA in dairy calves in China remains limited.
Objectives:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and molecular characteristics of BoRVA in dairy calves in China.
Methods:
269 dairy calves diarrheic samples from 23 farms in six provinces in China were collected to detect BoRVA using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction.
Results:
71% of samples were determined to be BoRVA-positive. Two G genotypes (G6, G10) and two P genotypes (P[1], P[5]) were identified, and G6P[1] BoRVA was the predominant strain. Moreover, the VP7 and VP4 gene sequences of these dairy calf BoRVA strains revealed abundant genetic diversity. Interestingly, eight out of 17 complete G6 VP7 sequences were clustered into G6 lineage VI and analysis showed the strains were closely related to Chinese yak BoRVA strains.
Conclusions
The results of this study show that BoRVA circulates widely among dairy calves in China, and the dominant genotype in circulation is G6P[1], first report on molecular characteristics of complete P[5] VP4 genes in chinese dairy calves. These results will help us to further understand the prevalence and genetic evolution of BoRVA among dairy calves in China and, thus, prevent the disease more effectively.
9.Study on the effectiveness of silicon dust prevention and control of small sandblasting cabinet type water curtain exhaust hood
Yinchao LIU ; Cang LIU ; Ting ZHOU ; Yafei XING ; Fei WANG ; Chao LIU ; Xiaoying NAN
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2021;39(1):32-36
Objective:To explore the effect of cabinet type water curtain exhaust hood applied to small sandblasting machine to prevent and control silicon dust, and put forward a new idea of dust ventilation protection facilities to effectively protect the occupational health of workers.Methods:From August to October 2018, the cabinet type water curtain exhaust hood of sandblasting room in a research institute was selected as the research object, and the methods of occupational health survey, on-site detection and physical simulation of air distribution were used to conduct on-site detection and smoke emission test on the local exhaust facilities, silica dust concentration, control wind speed and air distribution before and after the transformation line analysis and evaluation.Results:The air distribution simulation experiment showed that the air distribution of the cabinet type water curtain exhaust hood was reasonable and could effectively control the whole range of silica dust emission during the cleaning process. After modification, the capture velocity was increased from 0.01 m/s to 0.53 m/s, and the capture velocity was increased by 98.1%. The time weighted average allowable concentration ( CTWA) of silicon dust (total dust) during sand blasting, cabin opening and cleaning was reduced from 7.00 mg/m 3 to 0.50 mg/m 3. The CTWA of silica dust (exhalation dust) was decreased from 3.36 mg/m 3 to 0.27 mg/m 3, and the CTWA dust reduction rates of total dust and respirable dust were 92.9% and 92.0%, respectively. Conclusion:The combination of cabinet type exhaust hood and water curtain dedusting optimizes the combination mode of dust prevention and control. It has the advantages of high efficiency of dedusting and purification, energy saving and environmental protection, and can be popularized and used in enterprises of the same nature.
10.Study on the effectiveness of silicon dust prevention and control of small sandblasting cabinet type water curtain exhaust hood
Yinchao LIU ; Cang LIU ; Ting ZHOU ; Yafei XING ; Fei WANG ; Chao LIU ; Xiaoying NAN
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2021;39(1):32-36
Objective:To explore the effect of cabinet type water curtain exhaust hood applied to small sandblasting machine to prevent and control silicon dust, and put forward a new idea of dust ventilation protection facilities to effectively protect the occupational health of workers.Methods:From August to October 2018, the cabinet type water curtain exhaust hood of sandblasting room in a research institute was selected as the research object, and the methods of occupational health survey, on-site detection and physical simulation of air distribution were used to conduct on-site detection and smoke emission test on the local exhaust facilities, silica dust concentration, control wind speed and air distribution before and after the transformation line analysis and evaluation.Results:The air distribution simulation experiment showed that the air distribution of the cabinet type water curtain exhaust hood was reasonable and could effectively control the whole range of silica dust emission during the cleaning process. After modification, the capture velocity was increased from 0.01 m/s to 0.53 m/s, and the capture velocity was increased by 98.1%. The time weighted average allowable concentration ( CTWA) of silicon dust (total dust) during sand blasting, cabin opening and cleaning was reduced from 7.00 mg/m 3 to 0.50 mg/m 3. The CTWA of silica dust (exhalation dust) was decreased from 3.36 mg/m 3 to 0.27 mg/m 3, and the CTWA dust reduction rates of total dust and respirable dust were 92.9% and 92.0%, respectively. Conclusion:The combination of cabinet type exhaust hood and water curtain dedusting optimizes the combination mode of dust prevention and control. It has the advantages of high efficiency of dedusting and purification, energy saving and environmental protection, and can be popularized and used in enterprises of the same nature.