1.Investigation subjective well-being and related factors of Chongqing elderly before they move into nursing home
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(33):4680-4682
Objective To investigate elder′s subjective well‐being(SWB) before they move into nursing home ,so as to pro‐vide reference for personalized care plan .Methods Basic information scale ,Memorial University of Newfound land Scale of Happi‐ness(MUNSH) ,Activities of Daily Living (ADL) ,UCLA Loneliness Scale (UCLA) ,and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depres‐sion Scale(CES‐D) were used to investigate 162 aged people .Results There was no significant difference in gender ,career ,educa‐tion background and pension(P> 0 .05) .In 71 and above age group ,the SWB was higher than in the 60 - 70 age group(P< 0 .05) and in marriage group ,it was higher than the divorced group and widowed group (P< 0 .05) .SWB was positively related to self‐care ability ,in completely normal group and decreased function group were also statistically higher than what in obvious function obsta ‐cle group(P< 0 .05) .The score of SWB was negatively correlated with loneliness and depression scores .In normal group ,it was higher than loneliness group(P< 0 .05) .As the depression score increased ,the score of SWB gradually decreased .Compared with the normal group ,SWB in depression group ,maybe depression group and critical group decreased markedly (P< 0 .05) .Conclusion Elders′ SWB is influenced by many factors .Besides providing life care ,more attention should pay to the mental health of old people , giving them personalized care .
2.Analysis of risk factors associated with acute renal failure in critically ill obstetric patients in intensive care unit
Haihong LI ; Xiuli PAN ; Yao ZHANG ; Qingwen WANG ; Fengjie XIE
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2015;22(3):284-287
Objective To analyze the risk factors associated with acute renal failure (ARF) in critically ill obstetric patients in intensive care unit (ICU).Methods A retrospective analysis of 192 critically ill obstetric patients admitted to the ICU for postpartum complications was conducted. There were 10 patients excluded because 3 died of amniotic embolism with massive hemorrhage in ICU and 7 had incomplete records, therefore, only 182 critically ill obstetric patients were enrolled in this study. According to the occurrence of ARF or not, the patients were divided into ARF group (68 cases) and non-ARF group (114 cases). The indicators of preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, thrombocytopenia), acute fatty pregnancy liver, postpartum hemorrhage, sepsis were collected in the two groups. The main drugs used in the 4 days after delivery were as follows: ① plasma volume expanders: fluids (crystalloids, artificial colloids, hypertonic albumin and 4% serum albumin) and blood products (packed red cells, concentrated platelets, fibrinogen, fresh frozen plasma and activated factor Ⅶ); ② antifibrinolytic drug: tranexamic acid; ③ anti-hypertensive drugs: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI), diuretics; ④ nephrotoxic drugs: aminoglycosides, contrast agent. The above indexes were firstly analyzed by the univariate method, and the risk factors with statistical significance were further analyzed by multivariate logistic regression method to screen out the independent risk factors of developing ARF in critically ill obstetric patients in ICU.Results Univariate analysis showed that HELLP syndrome, tranexamic acid and hypertonic albumin infusion used in 4 days after delivery were the risk factors of ARF (χ2 value was 4.92, 4.29, 5.53, respectively, allP < 0.05). The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed: HELLP syndrome [odds ratio (OR) = 10.478, 95% confidence interval (95%CI) was 1.248 - 17.953,P = 0.030] and hypertonic albumin infusion used in 4 days after delivery [OR = 6.632, 95%CI was 1.211 - 16.328,P = 0.029] were the independent risk factors to develop ARF.Conclusions The occurrence of ARF in a critically ill obstetric patient in ICU is a process involving multiple factors, therefore, it is necessary to fully recognize the risk factors influencing the development of this disease; the presence of HELLP syndrome and hypertonic albumin infusion used in 4 days after delivery are the independent risk factors of developing ARF. Thus, particular attention should be paid to those patients with such high risk factors to decrease the incidence of ARF.
3.Neuroprotective effects of salidroside against focal celebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats
Wenfang LAI ; Xiaoqin ZHANG ; Haimian HONG ; Xiuli XIE ; Guizhu HONG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2015;(6):775-779,780
Aim To investigate the effect of Salidroside on the focal celebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats and its underlying mechanism. Methods Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats, weighing 260-300 g, were ran-domly divided into three groups: sham, MCAO, MCAO+salidroside ( Sal ) groups. The rats were sub-jected to local celebral ischemia reperfusion with su-
ture-occluded method. The rats of MCAO +Sal group were treated intraperitoneally with salidroside ( 50 mg ·kg-1 ) for 6 days. Neurological deficit testing was performed with Longa’ s Scale. The mRNA expressions of Neun,Nogo-A,and NgR were detected by RT-qPCR in ischemic brain. The protein expressions of Neun, NGF , BDNF , Nogo-A and NgR were determined by
Western blot. Results Compared with MCAO group, salidroside significantly improved the neurological defi-cit,promoted the expressions of Bcl-2,Neun,NGF,BD-NF, and inhibited the expressions of Nogo-A, NgR. Conclusion Salidroside can reduce neurological defi-cit, increase the number of Nissl’ s Body and the ex-pression of Neun, and protect rats against focal cele-
bral ischemia/reperfusion injury,which may be accom-plished by increasing the expressions of Bcl-2, NGF, BDNF, and inhibiting the expressions of Nogo-A, NgR.
4.Activation of AMPK and PPARγby emodin influences glucose uptake in 3 T3-L1 adipocytes
Haimian HONG ; Xiuli XIE ; Guizhu HONG ; Wenfang LAI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2015;(11):1569-1574,1575
Aim To investigate glucose uptake effects and mechanism of emodin in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Methods LPS-induced differentiated 3 T3-L1 adipo-cytes were divided into control group and emodin ( 1 , 10, 50 μmol · L-1 ) groups. Then, 6-NBDG uptake and the expression of cell surface GLUT4 , PPARγ, AMPKα1/2 , p-AMPKα1/2 , IRS-1 , p-IRS-1 , Adi-ponectin, chREBP-α and chREBP-β were detected. The ability of 6-NBDG uptake in LPS-induced 3 T3-L1 adipocytes was also evaluated following interference with AMPK inhibitor and PPARγinhibitor, respective-ly. Meanwhile, STZ-induced diabetic rats were ran-domly divided into control group and emodin treatment group. The mRNA expression of Adiponectin and pro-tein expression of cell surface GLUT4 , AMPKα1/2 , p-AMPKα1/2 were measured. Results Compared with the control group, emodin improved the mRNA expres-sion of cell surface GLUT4, Adiponectin, chREBP-αand chREBP-β, and protein expression of cell surface GLUT4 , PPARγ, IRS-1 , p-IRS-1 , AMPKα1/2 and p-AMPKα1/2 in 3T3-L1 adipocytes(P<0. 05). Emodin enhanced 6-NBDG uptake and the uptake of emodin group was both decreased following interference with AMPK inhibitor and PPARγ inhibitor, respectively ( P<0. 05 ) . Emodin also increased the mRNA expression of Adiponectin and protein expression of cell surface GLUT4 , AMPKα1/2 and p-AMPKα1/2 in adipose tis-sue of T2 DM rats ( P <0. 05 ) . Conclusion Emodin can enhance glucose uptake in 3 T3-L1 adipocytes and the mechanism is probably associated with activating Adiponectin and IRS-1 , thereby activating AMPK and PPARγ.
5.Mononuclear cells were induced into endothelia progenitor cells by VEGF165 and bFGF
Yeqin FANG ; Xiumei XIE ; Jin HE ; Xiaobing CHEN ; Xiuli LI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2008;10(4):463-465
Objective To determine the biological traits and optimal condition for the induction and differentiation of endothelial progenitor cells from peripheral blood in healthy adults. Methods Mononuelear cells were isolated from peripheral blood of healthy adults by Ficoll-density eentrifugation. The isolated ceils were cultured in 1640 medium supplemented with VECF165 and bFGF. The EPC specific surface mark CD34 and KDR were assessed by fluorescence activated cell sorter(FACS)analysis: EPC were characterized as adherent cells double positive for DiL-acLDL uptake and lectin binding by direct fluorescent staining under a hser scanning confocal microscope. EPC migration were assayed by MTr assay. Result The number and migration ability of EPC were increased by VEGFl65 and bFGF. Conclusion Endothelial progenitors cells can be derived from mononuclear cells of peripheral blood at specific conditions.
6.Studies on the relationship between pulmonary function changes with Foxp3,TGF-β1/Smads signal transduction pathway in adjuvant arthritis rats
Jian LIU ; Lei WAN ; Changjian SHENG ; Xiuli XIE
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2010;26(3):258-263
Objective:To observe the changes of lung index,lung function,regulatory T cells and Foxp3,TGF-β1,Smad3,Smad7 protein expression in adjuvant arthritis(AA) rats,and to investigate the possible mechanism of Foxp3 and TGF-β/Smads signal transduction pathway in reducing lung function.Methods: 24 Wistar rats were randomly divided into normal control group and model group,12 rats in each group.The rats were injected with 0.1 ml Freunds'complete adjuvant to induce inflammation at the part of their rightback foot in model group.On the 48~(th) day post-inflammatory,the swelling degree of toe and arthritis index(AI) were observed.Lung index of the rats was calculated,and pulmonary function of the rats was detected.The percentage of regulatory T cells was determined,and pathological changes of the lungs was observed by HE staining.Foxp3,TGF-β1,Smad3,Smad7 protein expression in the lungs of the two groups of rats was examined by immunohistochemistry.Results:①Compared with those of the normal,the swelling degree of toes,AI,and the lung index were increased.The average peak expiratory flow in 1 second (FEV1/FVC),alveolitis points,TGF-β1 and Smad3 protein expression was significantly higher in the AA model group rats(P<0.01).Forced vital capacity (FVC),25% of vital capacity of the peak expiratory flow (FEF25),50% of vital capacity of the peak expiratory flow (FEF50),75% of vital capacity of the peak expiratory flow (FEF75),maximum mid-expiratory flow (MMF),forced maximal expiratory flow (PEF),pulmonary dynamic compliance (Cldyn),the percentage of CD4~+ T cell,CD25~+ T cell,CD4~+ CD25+~ T cell,Foxp3 and Smad7 protein expression was obviously lower in the AA model group rats(P<0.01).②FEF50,Cldyn and MMF were negative correlated with the swelling degree of toes,pulmonary coefficient and TGF-β1.FEF50,FEF75,MMF and FEV1/FVC were positiyely correlated with the arthritis index,pulmonary coefficient and Foxp3(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusion:The decline in lung function in AA rats.Tip-induced may be sustained after the inflammation,and the development of cause inflammation,to chronic inflammatory response leading to lung injury.Simultaneously,the decline in lung function and Foxp3.Smad3,Smad7,TGF-β1 protein expression was associated.Description transcription factor Foxp3 and TGF-β1/Smads signal transducation pathway may participate in the mechanism.
7.Protective effects of salidroside in MCAO rats
Xiuli XIE ; Haimian HONG ; Wenfang LAI ; Xiaoqin ZHANG ; Guizhu HONG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2015;(10):1452-1457
Aim To investigate the neuroprotective effect of salidroside in MCAO rats. Methods The rats were subjected to middle cerebral artery occlusion with suture-occluded method, and the neurologic injury and infarct size of rats were evaluated. According to the gene chip detected, the protein expressions of caspase-3 , cleaved caspase-3 were determined and the mRNA expressions of IL-6, Vgf, Hba-a2, Hbb-b1, Hbb, CD44, Pnpla2, Slc6a5 and Slc5a7 were tested. Re-sults Compared with MCAO group, salidroside signif-icantly improved the neurological deficit, reduced the infarct sizes, inhibited the expressions of cleaved caspase-3 protein and IL-6 mRNA, promoted the ex-pressions of Vgf, Hba-a2, Hbb-b1, Hbb, and reduced the expressions of CD44 , Pnpla2 , Slc6 a5 and Slc5 a7 . Conclusions Salidroside can reduce the neurological deficit and infarct size, and protect rats against focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury, which may be ac-complished by increasing the expressions of Vgf, Hba-a2, Hbb-b1, and Hbb, and decreasing the expressions of cleaved caspase-3 , IL-6 , CD44 , Pnpla2 , Slc6 a5 and Slc5 a7 .
8.Semantic Inducement and Phonetic Inducement for Chinese Deep Dyslexia: A Case Study
Xiuli ZHENG ; Yuxiao XIE ; Luping SONG ; Wengang YIN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2011;17(3):206-208
ObjectiveTo investigate the semantic induce effects in reading disorder of the Chinese deep dyslexia. MethodsA patient with deep dyslexia was researched with initials inducement (as phonetic inducement), semantic-related words inducement, numeral inducement, quantifier inducement, context inducement and actual object inducement (all as semantic inducement). ResultsThe rate of correct results were more with semantic inducements than with phonetic inducement (91.30%, 76.67%, 94.44%, 83.33% vs 44.44%, P<0.001). ConclusionThe semantic induce training is more effective than the phonetic induce training on Chinese deep dyslexia.
9.Association between glutathione S-transferase pi gene polymorphism and adverse reaction of high-dose methotrexate in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Yanfei REN ; Xiuli YUAN ; Lijie YUE ; Zeqiao ZOU ; Cai XIE ; Hui DING ; Ping SONG ; Chang LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2014;(21):1358-1362
Objective:To investigate the association between glutathione S-transferase pi (GSTP1) gene polymorphism and toxici-ties related to high-dose methotrexate (HD-MTX) in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Methods:GSTP1 genotypes and allelic frequencies in 51 children with ALL were determined by Nest PCR, denaturing gel gradient electrophoresis (DGGE), and DNA sequencing. HD-MTX adverse reactions were analyzed using the National Cancer Institute Common Toxicity Criteria (NCICTC). Results:We identified three SNPs of GSTP1, including rs1695 (A313G), rs1138272 (G439T), and rs4891 (T555C). The wild types, het-erozygous types, and homozygous types of GSTP1 rs1695/rs4891 polymorphisms were detected in 32 cases (62.7%), 16 cases (31.4%), and 3 cases (5.9%), respectively. GSTP1 rs1695/rs4891 polymorphisms included only one heterozygous type and one homozygous type. The allele frequencies of the three SNPs were 21.6%, 2.9%, and 21.6%. The AG+GG/TC+CC genotype of GSTP1 rs1695/rs4891 was associated with decrease in the odds of peripheral hemoglobin (OR=0.25, 95%CI=0.06-1.00, P=0.049). The AG+GG/TC+CC genotype of GSTP1 rs1695/rs4891 in standard and intermediate-risk ALL children was significantly correlated with higher odds of gastrointesti-nal toxicity (OR=0.125, 95%CI=0.02-0.78, P=0.026). Conclusion:GSTP1 rs1695 (A313G)/rs4891 (T555C) gene polymorphism is as-sociated with the reduction of peripheral hemoglobin in ALL children and with the odds of gastrointestinal toxicity in standard and inter-mediate-risk ALL children who receive high-dose methotrexate.
10.A study of bisphenol A and precocious puberty in 6-8 years old girls
Haiying WU ; Linqi CHEN ; Fengyun WANG ; Xiuli CHEN ; Rongrong XIE ; Ting CHEN ; Guangzhao HE ; Weipeng WANG
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2015;(2):155-159
Objective To study the relationship between bisphenol A and precocious puberty in 6-8 years girls. Meth-ods Atotal of 103 girls aged 6-8 years with precocious puberty in our Endocrine clinic from August to December 2012 were se-lected. According to the classiifcation standard of precocious puberty, girls are divided into idiopathic central precocious puberty (ICPP) group (n=47) and permature thelarche (PT) group (n=56), 53 girls with no puberty development were chosen as control group. BPA concentrations were determined with HPLC-MS-MS, sex hormones were determined with chemiluminescence meth-od and Kisspeptin concentrations were determined with ELISA, then the differences among the three groups were compared and the relationships between bisphenol A and sex hormones and Kisspeptin were analyzed. Results The BPA relevance ratio and concentration in ICPP group were higher than those of PT group and control group (P<0.05). The peak concentration of LH and LH/FSH in ICPP group were higher than those of PT group (P<0.05). The concentration of E2 in ICPP group and PT group were higher than that of control group (P<0.05). The concentration of Kisspeptin in ICPP group was higher than that of PT group and control group (P<0.05). There were no relationship between the concentrations of bisphenol A and Kisspeptin and FSH peak con-centration (P>0.05). There were correlations between the concentrations of BPA and E2 and LH peak concentration and LH/FSH (P<0.05). Conclusions There is a certain correlation between the concentrations of BPA and ICPP.