1.The psychological effect of minesweeping infrasonic field.
Zhi-qiang HUANG ; Zhen-fu LIANG ; Xiu-feng SHI ; Hao YU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2003;21(1):27-29
OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of infrasonic field of minesweeper on psychology of minesweeper crews.
METHODSAn experimental ship was selected to conduct infrasonic minesweeping, a control ship of the same type was selected to operate likewise with the infrasound generator turned off, and another group of coast-servicemen was chosen as blank control. Attention-span test, digit memory test, two-digital numbers list and profile of mood states (POMS) were used to test the ship crews and coast-servicemen.
RESULTSThere were no significant differences in psychological parameters between the two ship crews before the experiment. But the scores of two-digit figures list in ship crews were significant lower than that in coast-servicemen, (31.2 +/- 11.8, 36.4 +/- 14.5 respectively vs 45.8 +/- 13.9, P < 0.05). POMS showed that the scores of anger-hostility, fatigue-inertia, and confusion-bewilderment in both ship crew groups [(15.5 +/- 6.4, 18.3 +/- 6.8), (12.1 +/- 5.0,12.3 +/- 4.9), (11.6 +/- 4.4, 12.5 +/- 4.8), respectively] were higher than those in coast-servicemen (13.9 +/- 7.0, 7.6 +/- 4.1, 8.2 +/- 4.3, respectively, P < 0.05 or 0.01), while vigor-activity in experimental group (15.0 +/- 5.9) was lower than that in coast-servicemen (19.7 +/- 4.7). After the experiment, the scores of experimental crews in digit memory test (14.5 +/- 5.0), vigor-activity (12.2 +/- 5.8), fatigue-inertia (15.8 +/- 6.2) were significantly different from those of control crews (17.3 +/- 4.8, 16.5 +/- 4.6, 11.3 +/- 5.1).
CONCLUSIONSThe infrasonic field from minesweeper may injure the crew's psychological health and some neurobehavioral function.
Adult ; Humans ; Mental Health ; Noise, Occupational ; adverse effects ; Ships
2.Determination of three glycosides from herbs of Swertia punicea by RP-HPLC.
Xiu-qiao ZHANG ; Feng-jiao HUANG ; Jiao-chun CHEN ; Yan-wen LIU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2007;32(12):1184-1186
OBJECTIVETo develop a RP-HPLC method for determination of three glycosides in Swertia punicea.
METHODChromatographic column: Alltimal C18 (4.6 mm x 250 mm, 5 microm). Mobile phase: methanol-water (including 0.05% H3PO4), and gradient elution. Flow rate: 1 mL x min(-1). Wavelength: 254 nm. Column temperture: 30 degrees C.
RESULTThe calibration curves of gentiopicroside, mangiferin and swertrianolin were in good linearity over the range of 31.3-281.7, 0.31-2.78, 0.55-4.91 microg, (r = 0.9996, 0.9993, 0.9995). The average recoveries were 103.36%, 101.42% and 97.39%, with RSD less then 3% (n = 5).
CONCLUSIONIt is a simple and sensitive meathod in controlling the quality of S. punicea.
Calibration ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; methods ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; standards ; Glucosides ; analysis ; Glycosides ; analysis ; Iridoid Glucosides ; Iridoids ; analysis ; Plants, Medicinal ; chemistry ; Quality Control ; Reproducibility of Results ; Swertia ; chemistry ; Xanthones ; analysis
3.Expression of aquaporin 9 in granulosa cells of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome in IVF-cycles.
Xiu-e LU ; Yu-li QIAN ; He-feng HUANG
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 2007;36(5):449-453
OBJECTIVETo investigate aquaporin 9 (AQP9) mRNA and protein expression in antrum follicle and luteinizing granulosa cells of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) ovary, and its relation to follicular fluid steroids hormone levels during IVF cycles.
METHODSAQP9 mRNA expression on luteinizing granulosa cells in IVF cycles was detected by RT-PCR. AQP9 protein expression in antrum follicles of PCOS ovary and luteinizing granulosa cells was measured by immunohistochemistry. The concentrations of estradiol (E2), progesterone (P) and testerone (T) in follicular fluid were measured by radioimmunoassay (RIA).
RESULTThe expression of AQP9 mRNA in luteinizing granulosa cells during IVF cycles was positive by RT-PCR. No significant differences in AQP9 mRNA levels in granulosa cells between PCOS and control group were found during IVF cycles. The expression level of AQP9 mRNA in large follicles was higher than that in small follicles, but not significantly. The immunoreactivity for AQP9 was localized in membrane and cytoplast of granulosa cells in antrum follicles from PCOS ovary and luteinizing granulosa cells during IVF cycles. Multiple regression analysis showed that AQP9 mRNA levels on granulosa cells were not correlated with E2, P and T levels in follicular fluid during IVF cycles.
CONCLUSIONAQP9 may play an important role in the follicle development and antrum formation through water transport and AQP9 may be involved in the mechanism of follicle development in PCOS.
Adult ; Aquaporins ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Embryo Transfer ; Female ; Fertilization in Vitro ; Follicular Fluid ; metabolism ; Granulosa Cells ; metabolism ; Humans ; Immunohistochemistry ; Infertility, Female ; etiology ; genetics ; metabolism ; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ; complications ; genetics ; metabolism ; RNA, Messenger ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
4.Relation Between Hemoglobin and Blood Pressure
Hai-Lan ZHONG ; Xin-Zheng LU ; Xiu-Mei CHEN ; Xiao-Hui YANG ; Hai-Feng ZHANG ; Ke-Jiang CAO ; Jun HUANG ;
Chinese Journal of Hypertension 2006;0(12):-
Objective To study the relationship between peripheral blood hemoglobin (HB) and blood pres- sure.Methods We performed a cross-sectional analysis in 1153 subjects aged 29-83 years.Waist circumfer- ence,HB,blood pressure,high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL- C),triglycerides (TG),total cholesterol (TC) were determined.Results ①With the increasing of blood pres- sure,HB had a clearly increasing trend (HB,normotensive:137.5?14.7 vs prehypertension:143.4?14.4 vs hy- pertension:144.3?13.8 g/L,P
5.Effect of 1-deoxynojirimycin on high glucose-stimulating proliferation of rat mesangial cells
Ai-Hong YUAN ; Jun MA ; Xiang-Cheng XIE ; Jie-Li HUANG ; Xiao-Feng JIANG ; Xiu-Zhen ZHANG ;
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2000;0(06):-
The effect of 1-deoxynojirimycin(DNJ)on the proliferation of rat mesangial cells was observed and its mechanism was explored.The results showed that DNJ significantly inhibited the proliferation of rat mesangial cells induced by high glucose in time-and dose-dependent manners.DNJ significantly decreased expressions of?-smooth muscle action(?-SMA),integrin?1 mRNA and protein and focal adhesion kinase (FAK)protein stimulated by high glucose in rat mesangial cells(P
6.A new macrocyclic flavonoid from Onychium japonicum
Guang-feng LIAO ; Liu-yan MO ; Ming-xue TENG ; Xiu-hong XU ; Qian-xi HUANG ; Ru-mei LU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2023;58(2):423-428
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7.The effect of shadow boxing exercise on the long-term quality of life in middle-aged and elderly patients with primary hypertension
Qiao-Ying HAN ; Xiu-Feng HUANG ; Lei LI ; Li-Qing CHEN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2010;16(14):1617-1619
Objective To explore the effect of Chinese shadow boxing exercise on long-term quality of life in middle-aged and elderly patients with primary hypertension. Methods 60 cases of middle-aged and elderly patients with primary hypertension were randomly divided into two groups :30 cases in observation group and 30 cases in control group. The observation group performed The quality of life was surveyed by using SF-36 and compared between the two groups 5 years later. Results In patients' quality of life, observation group was significantly higher than control group (P < 0. 01 ). Conclusions Shadow boxing exercise is helpful to control the hypertension and release tension emotion in order to improve quality of life in middle-aged and elderly patients with primary hypertension.
8.Molecular epidemiology of HFMD-associated pathogen coxsackievirus A6 in Fujian Province, 2011-2013.
Wei CHEN ; Yu-wei WENG ; Wen-xiang HE ; Yong-jun ZHANG ; Xiu-hui YANG ; Huang MENG ; Jian-feng XIE ; Jin-zhang WANG ; Kui-cheng ZHENG ; Yan-sheng YAN
Chinese Journal of Virology 2014;30(6):624-629
In order to characterize the molecular epidemiology of HFMD-associated Coxsackievirus A6 (CVA6) in Fujian Province, a total of 1340 specimens from non-EV71 non-CVA16 HFMD patients were collected during 2011-2013. Isolated virus strains were identified and subtyped. Full-length coding regions for the VP1 gene of the predominant serotype CVA6 isolates were amplified and sequenced. Among the 375 non-EV71 non-CVA16 HFMD cases confirmed by virus isolation and molecular subtyping, 182 (48.5%) were found to be caused by CVA6, accounting for 7.9%, 16.2% and 39.6% HFMD-associated enteroviruses in FujianProvince during 2011, 2012, and 2013, respectively. Compared with general features observed in the HFMD epidemic, no difference in CVA6-specificity or severity rates was observed between geographical origins, gender, or age groups. Nucleotide sequence analyses of VP1 genes revealed high diversity levels of 16.2%-18.6% among CVA6 strains from Fujian Province, in contrast to the prototype CVA6 strain, and showed low levels of diversity in the amino acid sequences (4.3%-6.2%). Phylogenetic analysis also indicated that CVA6 isolates from Fujian Province were distinct from the prototype strain and other isolates from abroad; however, it was homologous to domestic strains, although the Fujian isolates clustered into multiple branches. These results suggested that significant changes in the pathogenic spectrum of HFMD in Fujian Province occurred during 2011-2013, as CVA6 was one of the predominant serotypes of HFMD. CVA6 isolates from Fujian Province were co-circulating and co-evolving with other domestic strains as multiple closely related CVA6 transmission chains were observed in Fujian Province overall and within each prefecture.
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9.Prophylaxis of graft-versus-host disease in mice by chemical modification of graft and OX40-OX40L costimulatory pathway..
Yi-Hong HUANG ; Sa-Ran FENG ; Bing DU ; Kai-Lin XU ; Xiu-Ying PAN
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2009;30(11):735-740
OBJECTIVETo explore the prophylaxis effect of pretreatment of allograft with methoxypolyethylene glycol-succinimidyl-propionic acid ester (mPEG-SPA) and anti-OX40L monoclonal antibody (McAb) on acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation (allo-BMT) in mice.
METHODSResponder splenocytes from C57BL/6 donor mice (H-2(b)) were co-cultured with stimulator splenocytes from BALB/c recipient mice (H-2(d)) for 7 days in the presence or absence of anti-OX40L McAb followed by mPEG-SPA chemical modification. Donor bone marrow cells plus the mixed culture of T-cells were then transplanted into lethally irradiated BALB/c mice. The BALB/c recipient mice were divided into four groups: group A (allo-BMT control group), group B(mPEG-SPA modification group), group C (anti-OX40L McAb pretreated group) and group D (mPEG-SPA and anti-OX40L McAb dual-treated group). Survival time and survival rate of the recipients were observed after allo-BMT. GVHD was assessed by clinical signs and histological changes of skin, liver and small intestines. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect cytokines (IL-4, IL-10 and INF-gamma) production. Flow cytometry (FCM) analysis was used to detect allogeneic chimerism.
RESULTS(1) The mice in group A developed typical clinical signs of aGVHD and all mice died within 17 days after BMT with an average survival time (AST) of (12.1 +/- 5.5) days. The signs of aGVHD were less evident in mice of groups B, C and D, and their AST (36.2 +/- 24.9, 32.0 +/- 24.8 and 44.3 +/- 23.2 days, respectively) were all longer than that in group A (P < 0.05). AST of group D being the longest (P < 0.05). The survival rates at day 60 post-BMT in groups B, C and D were 50%, 41.7% and 66.7%, respectively. (2) Serum IFN-gamma level was increased after BMT in group A, and peaked in day 10 to day 15 post-BMT, while the level was decreased in groups B, C and D, reached the nadir on the day 10 post-BMT, with the lowest in group D (P < 0.01). After BMT, IL-4 and IL-10 levels were slightly decreased in group A, their levels were elevated in groups B and C (P < 0.05) and even more significantly increased in group D (P < 0.01). IL-4 and IL-10 levels peaked between day 10 and 15 post-BMT. (3) The average proportion of H-2(b) positive cells in recipient mice was 95% - 100% on day 60 post-BMT, with complete donor-type implantation.
CONCLUSIONCombination of mPEG-SPA and anti-OX40L McAb can block T-cell activated antigens and co-stimulatory pathway, regulate the T cells differentiation and induce the immune shift of Th0 cells toward Th2 cells. The immune tolerance induced by this method can significantly relieve aGVHD after allo-BMT.
Animals ; Bone Marrow Transplantation ; Graft vs Host Disease ; prevention & control ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Transplantation, Homologous
10.Clinical features and molecular characteristics of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in children.
Xia WU ; Chuan-qing WANG ; Xiu-feng YAN ; Ai-min WANG ; Lei-yan HE ; Zu-huang MI ; Hui YU
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2013;51(7):512-517
OBJECTIVETo study the clinical and molecular characteristics of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in children.
METHODA total of 37 MRSA strains were isolated from hospitalized patients in Children's Hospital of Fudan University from March 2009 to November 2011. The clinical characteristics were investigated by a cohort study. Furthermore, the mecA, Panton-Valentine leucocidin (PVL) genes were detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and the genotypes of SCCmec were determined by multiplex PCR.
RESULT(1) Among the 37 MRSA isolates, infections with 21 were acquired from hospital (HA-MRSA), and 16 isolates were acquired from community (CA-MRSA). (2) In the study, MRSA frequently caused respiratory tract infection, and most of the strains were isolated from intensive care unit (ICU). (3) CA-MRSA was most frequently associated with skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI), suppurative tonsillitis, even pneumonia and septicemia. HA-MRSA infection was more aggressive, most frequently associated with pneumonia, septicemia, and central nervous system (CNS) infections, such as meningitis. In children with fever caused by HA-MRSA or CA-MRSA infection, HA-MRSA showed a longer duration of fever, for 10.5 days. C-reactive protein (CRP) level caused by HA-MRSA (63.00 mg/L) was higher than CA-MRSA (9.50 mg/L) , and there were statistically significant differences between the groups (t = 2.5670, P < 0.05). However, there were no statistically significant differences between the groups in white blood cell count (WBC) or procalcitonin (PCT) level. (4) Among 37 MRSA isolates, the whole isolates were mecA gene positive (100%). SCCmec genotyping results showed that the most frequent SCCmec types were type III, 17 isolates, the others including type IV 8 isolates, type II1 isolates, nontypable 11 isolates, type I and type V were not found in this group. Therein, among 21 HA-MRSA isolates, SCCmec III was the most common, 15 isolates, type IV 1 isolates, nontypable 5 isolates; among 16 CA-MRSA isolates, SCCmec type IV was the most common, 7 isolates, type III 2 isolates, type II 1 isolate, nontypable 6 isolates. (5) Among the 37 MRSA isolates, 28 were PVL gene positive; and among 21 HA-MRSA isolates, 17 were PVL gene positive; Among 16 CA-MRSA isolates, 11 were PVL gene positive; There were no statistically significant differences between the groups (χ(2) = 0.735, P > 0.05) .
CONCLUSIONCompared with CA-MRSA, HA-MRSA infection was more aggressive, and induced higher C reactive protein; the dominant epidemic strains of CA-MRSA was SCCmec type IV, and HA-MRSA was SCCmec type III; the positive rate of PVL gene was high.
Adolescent ; Anti-Bacterial Agents ; pharmacology ; Bacterial Proteins ; genetics ; Bacterial Toxins ; genetics ; Bacterial Typing Techniques ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; China ; epidemiology ; Cohort Studies ; Community-Acquired Infections ; epidemiology ; microbiology ; Cross Infection ; epidemiology ; microbiology ; DNA, Bacterial ; genetics ; Female ; Genotype ; Humans ; Infant ; Infant, Newborn ; Male ; Methicillin ; pharmacology ; Methicillin Resistance ; genetics ; Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus ; classification ; genetics ; isolation & purification ; Penicillin-Binding Proteins ; Staphylococcal Infections ; epidemiology ; microbiology