1.Applying high resolution melt analysis to discriminate VEB-3 hypotype of the clinical gram negative isolates
Gang LI ; Quhao WEI ; Yingqiao NI ; Yanyan WANG ; Xin DU ; Xiaofei JIANG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2010;30(10):956-958
Objective To establish a new method, applying high resolution melt, to discriminate the VEB-3 hypotype from the clinical gram negative isolates. Methods From January to December 2003,292 consecutive and non-repetitive gram-negative bacteria producing VEB extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) were collected. Extract the DNA of clinical gram negative isolates with phenol-chloroform. PCR was performed to amplify the VEB gene with the DNA being template. After that, we amplify the fragment of VEB gene containing the position 168. Then we detect the high resolution melt curve and analyze them. At last, we analyze the results of sequence and high resolution melt( HRM ). Results VEB-1 and VEB-3 gene are markedly different through HRM analysis. Conclusion It is accurately and quickly for us to identify the VEB-3 from other hypotype through the technology of HRM.
2.DEGRADATION AND TRANSFORMATION OF COTTON SEED HULLS BY COPRINUS COMATUS
Xin-Jiang NI ; Zhi-Yong FENG ; Li-Kun LIANG ; Cui-Rong YOU ; Ying-Jie PAN ;
Microbiology 1992;0(02):-
Coprinus comatus cultivated on cotton seed hull medium decomposed lignocellulose straggly and was high of absolute biological efficiency. Lignocellulose is the main carbon source for the fruiting stage of the fungus. There existed the positive correlation between the degradation rates of the cellulose and hemicellulose in the medium and the activities of extracellular CMCase (carboxymenthelcel lulase), FPase (filter paper cellulase) and HCase (hemicellu-lase), there also existed the positive correlation between the degradation rate of the lignin in the medium and the activity of extracellular laccase, but no correlation between the degradatio rate of the lignin in the medium and the activity of peroxidase. The activity of extracellular amylase was comparatively high at mycelial growth stage, and the protease activity peek was at teh time when the fruitbody matured.
3.Blood-brain barrier and Alzheimer's disease and vascular cognitive impairment
Ni WANG ; Lijuan BAI ; Xin JIANG ; Xiaohong CHEN
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2020;28(6):468-471
The integrity of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is important for maintaining the function of the central nervous system. Its leakage can occur prior to structural changes. At present, the role of BBB leakage abnormalities in the occurrence and development of cognitive impairment has attracted attention, and it has been found that Alzheimer's disease and vascular cognitive impairment are related to BBB leakage abnormalities. This article reviews the pathophysiology of BBB leakage in Alzheimer's disease and vascular cognitive impairment.
4.Hydrogen sulfide inhibits endoplasmic reticulum stress-mediated apoptosis of cardiomyocytes by regulating the expression of microRNA-455
Bo KANG ; Hongming LIU ; Jiang HONG ; Xiaoyan ZHU ; Qian XUE ; Jian XIAO ; Yufeng ZHANG ; Qian YANG ; Xin NI ; Zhinong WANG
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2014;(12):1245-1249
Objective The protective effect of hydrogen sulfide (H2 S) against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion ( IR) injury via anti-apoptotic signaling is well established , but the underlying mechanism remains unclear .This study was to investigate whether H 2 S could protect cardiomyocytes from endoplasmic reticulum stress ( ERS)-mediated apoptosis in hypoxia/reoxygenation ( HR) injury by regulating the expression of microRNA-455 ( miR-455 ) . Methods Cardiomyocytes from neonatal SD rats were primarily cultured and the model of HR injury was established .The cardiomyocytes were divided into a control group (normally cultured for 27 hours), an HR group (subjected to HR injury), and an H2S protection group (pretreated with the precursor of H2S NaHS at 40 μmol/L at 30 min before HR treatment followed by the same procedure as in the HR group ) .The cell viability was monitored by MTT , the release of lactate de-hydrogenase ( LDH) in the culture supernatant measured by full-automatic chemical analysis , and the apoptosis rate of the cardiomyo-cytes detected by flow cytometry .The mRNA and protein expressions of Grp 78 and caspase-12 were determined by real-time RT-PCR and Western bot .To verify whether miR-455 was involved in the ERS-mediated apoptosis of the cardiomyocytes , the cells were subjec-ted to HR after transfected with miR-455 mimic or anti-miR-455 oligonucleotide (AMO) for 24 hours, followed by detection of the ex-pressions of Grp78 and caspase-12. Results After HR injury, the H2 S protection group showed an enhanced viability of the cardio-myocytes in comparison with the control group ([67.02 ±6.90] vs [29.27 ±5.66] %), an decreased LDH release ([91.33 ± 10.63] vs [168.17 ±15.38] U/L), and a reduced rate of cell apoptosis ([13.98 ±1.90] vs [24.31 ±2.79] %).H2 S pretreat-ment significantly downregulated the mRNA and protein expressions of Grp 78 and caspase-12 (1.66 ±0.39 vs 2.56 ±0.34;1.75 ± 0.32 vs 2.54 ±0.48;2.01 ±0.45 vs 3.26 ±0.34;1.85 ±0.52 vs 3.21 ±0.84, P<0.05).The mRNA and protein expressions of Grp78 and caspase-12 were evidently increased after transfection with miR-455 mimic (3.56 ±0.37 vs 1.00 ±0.00;3.61 ±0.41 vs 1.00 ±0.00;2.87 ±0.38 vs 1.00 ±0.00;2.98 ±0.49 vs 1.00 ±0.00), but remarkably decreased after transfection with miR-455 AMO (0.62 ±0.16 vs 1.00 ±0.00;0.65 ±0.13 vs 1.00 ±0.00;0.54 ±0.13 vs 1.00 ±0.00;0.62 ±0.16 vs 1.00 ±0.00, P<0.05). Conclusion H2S could protect cardiomyocytes from HR injury by regulating the expression of miR-455 and reducing ERS-mediated cell apoptosis .
5.Surgical management of the cervical esophageal carcinoma
Duo ZENG ; Jian JIANG ; Jianye LI ; Zhigang HUANG ; Qi WANG ; Xin NI ; Jugao FANG ; Tao YU ; Yunfeng ZHANG
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2006;0(09):-
OBJECTIVE To investigate the surgical management and its result of the cervical esophageal cancer.METHODS Forty six patients with cervical esophageal carcinoma who received surgical treatment in our hospital were included in this retrospective study.The removed hypopharynx and cervical esophagus were repaired with laryngotracheal flap in 5 cases,free myocutaneous flap in 4 patients and free jejunum in 2 patients.The inversion stripping esophagectomy without thoracotomy were performed in 35 patients.RESULTS During the early postoperative period,complications included recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis in 2 cases,anastomotic fistula in 3 cases,anastomotic stenosis in 5 cases,Long-term postoperative gastro-esophageal reflux occurred in 19 cases.The 5-year survival rate was 28.7%. CONCLUSION The surgical treatment for cervical esophageal carcinoma should be decided by the location of the tumor,the extent of the cancer involved and lymph node metastasis.
6.Effects of Manganese Superoxide Dismutase 9 Ala/Val Genetic Polymorphisms on Coronary Heart Disease
Chuangli YAO ; Jia ZHAO ; Yang LI ; Bo LI ; Hua LU ; Ni BAI ; Lin LIU ; Weichuan XIN ; Xiaojian JIANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2015;(2):1-2,6
Objective To study associations between manganese superoxide dismutase 9 Ala/Val (Mn-SOD 9 Ala/Val)genet-ic polymorphism and total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD)and Mn-SOD activity and the impact on coronary heart disease (CHD)were studied.Methods There were 82 CHD patients and 57 controls in this research.Sequencer was used to identify the genotype of Mn-SOD 9 Ala/Val genetic polymorphism and colorimeter was used to detect the serum T-SOD and Mn-SOD activity.Results Compared with the control group,the serum T-SOD and Mn-SOD activity of the CHD group was significantly reduced(t=4.83,6.57,P all<0.05),while the VV genotype and V allele of Mn-SOD 9 Ala/Val genetic poly-morphism of the CHD group were higher (χ2 =4.75,P <0.05).The serum T-SOD and Mn-SOD activity of the Mn-SOD 9 VV genotype was significantly lower than the Mn-SOD 9 AA genotype(t=2.96,3.11,P all<0.05).Conclusion The ser-um T-SOD and Mn-SOD activity in the CHD patients was reduced.Mn-SOD 9 Ala/Val genetic polymorphism was involved in the pathogenesis of CHD by influencing the Mn-SOD activity.
7.Characteristic and Clinicopathologic Significance of Microlymphatic Vessel in Breast Cancer
Jing XIE ; Jun JIANG ; Xin-Hua YANG ; Ying-Ni XU ; Hong CHENG ; Qing-Dong FAN ; Ling ZHONG ;
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery 2003;0(03):-
Objective To investigate the characteristics and clinicopathologic significance of microlymphatic vessel in breast cancer.Methods The microlymphatic density(MLD)and lymphatic vessel invasion(LVI)in 102 cases of breast cancer tissue were evaluated by immunohistochemical staining,using monoclonal antibody for podo- planin.The characteristic of microlymphatic vessel and the relationship between MLD,LVI and clinicopathological parameters were evaluated.And blood vessels were also detected with CD34 by double-labeling immunohistochemis- try for confirming the specificity of podoplanin for microlymphatic vascular.Results Podoplanin antibody was spe- cific for lymphatic vessel without intersection with blood vessel.The density and morphology of microlymphatic ves- sel in breast cancer had significant heterogeneity.The MLD in breast cancer tissues was significantly higher than that in normal breast tissues.The microlymphatic vessel that in breast cancer tissues indicated by a more irregular shape and a larger open lumen,and some cancer embolus entering the open microlymphatic vessel could be seen. MLD was significantly correlated with LVI(P
8.Association between Internet gaming disorder and sleep quality among junior middle school student of Xi an City
WANG Lina, LEI Hui, JIANG Hong, YAN Ni, WANG Jiaqi, LIU Sijiao, SHI Xin, CHENG Guo, MA Le
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(7):1046-1050
Objective:
To investigate the association of Internet gaming disorder (IGD) and sleep quality in adolescents of Xi an, thereby providing theoretical evidence for prevention of IGD and improvement of sleep quality of adolescents.
Methods:
A total of 1 181 adolescents from 3 middle schools of Xi an were randomly selected between August, 2019 and February, 2020. These adolescents were assessed by a series of questionnaires, including basic information questionnaire, IGD and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI). Univariate analysis and multivariate Logistic regression model were used to evaluate the association between IGD and insomnia.
Results:
Among 929 junior middle school students who participated in online games and the IGD Diagnostic Questionnaire was filled out in the past 12 months, the prevalence of IGD was 20.0%(186). Univariate analyses indicated that gender,whether single family, whether they living with their parents, whether they were addicted to online games, whether they could control the time of online games, and the severity of insomnia influenced IGD ( χ 2=17.11, 8.33, 202.92, 91.23, 29.06, P <0.05). The multivariate Logistic regression of the total population showed that participating in online games was not associated with the severity of insomnia ( OR = 1.62 , 95% CI =0.92-0.85, P >0.05). The people who participated in online games in the past 12 monthsthe severity of insomnia was positively correlated with the risk of IGD ( OR =3.56,95% CI =1.92-6.61, P <0.01).
Conclusion
Internet gaming disorder become a severe situation in the middle school students. The severity of insomnia might become the risk factor of IGD, so social should pay more attention to the prevention of internet addiction.
9.Effects of berberine-evodiamine compatibility on expressions of intestinal ACAT2, ApoB48 and NPC1L1 in hypercholesterolemic rat
Xin ZHOU ; Hong WEI ; Tao SHEN ; ping Jiang WEI ; yue Jia REN ; fan Heng NI
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2017;39(10):1993-1999
AIM To investigate the effects of berberine-evodiamine compatibility on expressions of intestinal acyl-CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase 2 (ACAT2),apolipoprotein B48 (ApoB48),and Niemann-Pick C1 Like 1 (NPC1L1) proteins in hypercholesterolemic rats.METHODS Fifty SD rats were assigned to control and model groups.After establishing the hypercholesterolemic rat model by feeding high fat and high cholesterol food,forty SD rats were equally divided into model control group,atorvastatin group,berberine-evodiamine compatibility groups (89.2 mg/kg,178.4 mg/kg).After four weeks treatment,serum triglycerides (TG),total cholesterol (TC),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C),high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were detected.Then the contents of cholesterol and β-sitoesterol in serum were determined by GC.The expressions of ACAT2,ApoB48 and NPC1 L1 proteins in the small intestine were assayed with immunohistochemistry technology.RESULTS Serum TC,TG and liver TC were significantly decreased in 89.2 mg/kg and 178.4 mg/kg berberineevodiamine compatibility groups compared with those in the model control group (P < 0.01).Serum LDL-C and liver TC were also significantly decreased in 89.2 mg/kg berberine-evodiamine compatibility group (P < 0.05).GC analysis indicated that the amount of cholesterol level and β-sitoesterol in serum were decreased in 178.4 mg/kg berberine-evodiamine compatibility group (P < 0.05) and 89.2 mg/kg berberine-evodiamine compatibility group (P < 0.01).Immunohistochemistry analysis manifested that the average luminous density of ACAT2,ApoB48 and NPC1L1 proteins in two dosages of berberine-evodiamine compatibility group were descended markedly compared with those in the model control group (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01).CONCLUSION The mechanisms underlying the cholesterol metabolism activity of berberine-evodiamine compatibility are mediated most likely by down-regulating the expressions of intestinal ACAT2,ApoB48 and NPC1 L1 proteins in hypercholesterolemic rats.
10.Treatment of fractures of extremities with expandable intramedullary nails.
Jiang-Dong NI ; Mu-Liang DING ; Hong-Ming XIE ; Xin LI ; De-Ye SONG ; Xiang SHEN
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2007;32(4):695-698
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the method and clinical effect of the expandable intramedullary nails on fractures of extremities.
METHODS:
Nineteen cases of extremities long tubular bone fractures were treated with Fixion expandable intramedullary nails.
RESULTS:
Nineteen cases were followed up for 4-18 months,all cases healed without any complications.
CONCLUSION
The application of expandable intramedullary nails in the treatment of extremity fractures has the advantages of little trauma, simple operation, rigid fixation and high healing rate. It is a good treatment for fractures of extremities.
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