1.The effect of tiotropium bromide on pulmonary function and inflammatory factors of COPD patients with stable phase
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(17):2680-2683
Objective To explore the improvement of pulmonary function by tiotropium bromide for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)patients with stable phase,and to evaluate its effect on inflammatory factors, thus to provide the basis for clinical treatment.Methods 124 COPD patients with stable phase were selected in the hospital from November 2014 to August 2015.According to the admission number with the single and double number, they were randomly divided into the control group and the study group,62 patients in each group.The control group was given conventional treatment,and the study group was given tiotropium on the basis of conventional therapy. Before and after treatment,the forced vital capacity (FVC),forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1 )and FEV1 /FVC index were assessed in two groups,the serum levels of high -sensitivity C -reactive protein (hs -CRP) and tumor necrosis factor -α(TNF -α)and other inflammatory factors were measured before and after treatment. Results FEV,FEV1 and FEV1 /FVC(%)of the study group after treatment were (1.79 ±0.36)L,(1.24 ±0.29)L and (67.74 ±1.78)% respectively,which were higher than those of the control group [(1.68 ±0.31)L,(1.03 ± 0.25)L and (62.91 ±1.84)%],the differences were statistically significant (t =9.64,9.28,9.60,all P <0.05). The serum levels of hs -CRP and TNF -αof the study group after treatment were (6.10 ±0.38)mg/L and (6.12 ±0.42)ng/ml,which were lower than those of the control group [(1.54 ±0.09)g/L,(8.29 ±0.31 )ng/mL],the differences were statistically significant (t =12.51,9.24,all P <0.05 ).Conclusion Application of tiotropium bromide for the stable COPD patients can significantly improve the patients'lung function,lower levels of inflammatory factors.And it has positive clinical significance in stable condition,slow disease progression.
2.Application of Continuous Quality Improvement in Ward Management of High-Alert Medications
China Pharmacy 2005;0(13):-
OBJECTIVE: To intensify ward management on high-alert medications ensure clinical medication safety.METHODS: The main problems encountered in ward management on high-alert medications were analyzed;the application of continuous quality improvement(CQI) in the management on high-alert medications was introduced and the outcome was evaluated.RESULTS: The continuous quality improvement has greatly enhanced the management quality on high-alert medications and reduced the number of problems from previous 158 times before practice to 2 times after the practice of the continuous quality improvement.CONCLUSION: CQI is a continuous activity and it is conducive to the improvement of management quality on high-alert medications.
3.In vitro culture of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in rats and differentiation into retinal neural-like cells.
Xufang, SUN ; Huanrong, JIANG ; Hong, YANG
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2007;27(5):598-600
In order to study the in vitro culture and expansion of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in rats (rMSCs) and the possibility of rMSCs differentiation into retinal neural cells, the bone marrow-derived cells in SD rats were isolated and cultured in vitro. The retinal neural cells in SD rats were cultured and the supernatants were collected to prepare conditioned medium. The cultured rMSCs were induced to differentiate by two steps. Immunofluorescence method and anti-nestin, anti-NeuN, anti-GFAP and anti-Thy1.1 antibodies were used to identify the cells derived from the rMSCs. The results showed that the in vitro cultured rMSCs grew well and expanded quickly. After induction with two conditioned media, rMSCs was induced to differentiate into neural progenitor cells, then into retinal neural-like cells which were positive for nestin, NeuN, GFAP and Thy1.1 detected by fluorescence method. The findings suggested that rMSCs could be culture and expanded in vitro, and induced to differentiate into retinal neural-like cells.
Animals, Newborn
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Bone Marrow Cells/*cytology
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Cell Differentiation/*physiology
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Cells, Cultured
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Mesenchymal Stem Cells/*cytology
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Neurons/*cytology
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Rats, Sprague-Dawley
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Retina/*cytology
4.Effect of Caffeine Citrate on Oxygen Metabolism in Brain and Intestine in Premature Infants with Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Wei ZHENG ; Xufang LI ; Lian ZHANG ; Hongmei YANG
Herald of Medicine 2017;36(8):901-904
Objective To evaluate the effect of caffeine citrate on oxygen metabolism in brain and intestine in premature infants with neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS).Methods Preterm infants aged 30-34 weeks with NRDS admitted in Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center during May 2015 and April 2016 were enrolled.They were administrated with maintainance dose of caffeine citrate at the 2nd day after birth.The oxygen metabolism in brain and intestine 1 h before,during and after the administration were recorded by near infrared spectroscopy.Results The cerebral oxygen saturation (ScO2) showed a less significant change before,during and after treatment.While a marked increase was seen in intestinal oxygen saturation (SsO2) during and after caffeine citrate administration,as well as the change of SsO2/ScO2 than before.SsO2/ScO2 was dramatical higher in infants with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) than in those with incubator oxygen supply and mechanical ventilation during and after caffeine citrate treatment than before.Conclusion Caffeine citrate may improve the delivery of oxygen and may increase the oxygenation in local tissues for preterm infants with NRDS,especially for infants with nCPAP.
5.Clinical application of human serum kallikrein 6 for the diagnosis and monitor of epithelial ovarian cancer
Xufang QIAN ; Xiaojun YANG ; Xiangxiang BAO ; Yunqin CHEN ; Feiyun ZHENG ; Cixia SHUAI ; Wenhui ZHANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2009;11(6):734-737
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical value of human serum Kallikrein 6 for the diagnosis and monitor of pithelial ovarian cancer. Methods Serum levels of KLK6 were analyzed with ELISA in 30 cases of epithelial ovarian carcinoma, 20 cases of benign ovarian tumor and 30 cases of healthy women. In the meantime, serum CAi25 was determined with chemiluminescence. Furthermore, serum levels of KLK6 and CA125 were also detected in 12 case of epithelial ovarian carcinoma with the same methods one week and the 3rd month postoperation of follow-up. Results Serum levels of KLK6 in epithelial ovarian carcinoma was higher than that in benign ovarian tumor and healthy women (P < 0.05). KLK6 also showed positive correlation with clinical stage, cytological grade, pelvic lymph node metastasis, recurrent or dead disease (P < 0. 05). On the contrary, KLK6 showed no significant correlation with pathological types (P >0. 05). After surgery of follow-up, KLK6 and CA125 were significantly decreased in 12 case of epithelial ovarian carcinoma (P < 0. 05). Furthermore, the total sensitivity and specificity of KLK6 in the diagnosis of epithelial ovarian carcinoma was 73.3% and 85.0% respectively, followed by the sensitivity to be 50. 0% and 88. 9% for the diagnosis of stage Ⅰ-Ⅱand Ⅲ-Ⅳ disease. Conclusion Our resuits showed KLK6 may be one of the reliable indexes for the diagnosis and monitor of ovarian cancer.
6.Optimization of isolation and culture conditions of highly homogenous human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells
Xufang YANG ; Xu HE ; Lihong ZHANG ; Mei SUN ; Hong XU ; Yunhe GAO ; Yulin LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2009;13(45):8861-8864
BACKGROUND:Up to date,there is not an acceptable method for isolating,culture and amplifying human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hADSCs).OBJECTIVE:To explore the most effective way to obtain highly homogenous and undifferentiated hADSCs.DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:The in vitro cytology experiment was performed at the Key Laboratory of Pathobiology,Ministry of Education,Jilin University from June to December 2008.MATERIALS:Human abdominal adipose tissue resected in the surgery was supplied by the Affiliated Hospital of Jilin University,The informed consent was obtained from patients.METHODS:Human adipose tissue was removed connective tissue and blood vessel,followed by incubation in 0.1% type I collagenase for 60 minutes at 37℃,filtrated then centrifuged.Consequently,the subnatant precipitation was cultured with LG-DMEM containing 10% fetal bovine serum,incubated at 6-well plate with density of 1×10~9/L,and placed in incubator of 5% CO_2 at 37 ℃.The cultured cells were passaged when the cells reached 80%-90% confiuency,and the 3~(rd) passage of cells were induced to osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Morphological characteristics of hADSCs were observed by laser scanning confocal microscope.Immunophenotypes,cell cycle and growth curve of hADSCs were detected by flow cytometry and immunofiuorescent techniques.In addition,the multiple differentiation potential of hADSCs was detected.RESULTS:hADSCs presented fibroblast-like morphological feature with a flocked array.The 3~(rd) passage of hADSCs had unique immunophenotypes and they were positive for CD73,CD44,CD166,CD105 and CD29,but negative for CD31,CD34,CD45 and HLA-DR.Cell cycle result showed that they had the typical growth characteristics of stem calls,namely,83.81% cells stayed at G_0/G_1 stage,only 16.19% cells were stayed at S+G_2/M stage;The latent phase of the primary culture cells was 2 days prior to and after incubation,followed by 3-6 days of logarithmical proliferation,reached a peak at day 6,and entering the growth platform phase with lower growth speed.The alkaline phosphatase was positive expressed at week 2 of osteogenic induction.And the positive expression of oil-O red staining could be seen at day 3 of adipogenic induction.CONCLUSION:Cells contamination can be reduced by removing connective tissue and blood vessel of adipose tissue,and 0.1% type Ⅰ collagenase for 60 minutes can effective separated stroma cell to matrix fiber,furthermore,ensure a sufficient contact between collagenase and tissures,which provide an supportive for harvesting highly homogenous hADSCs.
7.Research on Adsorption Properties Changes of Mannotriose by Modified Activated Carbon
Yingchun WEI ; Ming YAN ; Xuefeng LI ; Lili LIU ; Xufang YANG ; Shanyi QIAO ; Wei XIAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(11):2415-2421
This study was aimed to explore the impact of activated carbon adsorption modified by different concentrations of nitric acid and ammonia,in order to examine the impact on adsorption of mannotriose by modified activated carbon.The activated carbon was processed by different concentrations of nitric acid and ammonia.And then,the adsorption capacity of benzene,iodine,methylene blue and the purification effects on mannotriose were measured.The results showed that the active carbon modified by nitric acid and ammonia had some changes of adsorptions for methylene blue,iodine and benzene.The purification effect of mannotriose with nitric acid-modified activated carbon was declined.The purification effect of mannotriose with ammonia-modified activated carbon was increased.It was concluded that the pore structure of activated carbon had been changed by nitric acid and ammonia.The adsorption capacity of nitric acid modified active carbon to mannotriose was declined.However,the adsorption capacity of ammonia modified active carbon to mannotriose was increased.It showed that ammonia modified active carbon was suitable for the purification of mannotriose.And the adsorption capacity of iodine reflected the adsorption capacity of mannotriose by active carbon.
8.Investigation on Purification Process of Intermediate Product ofCaulis Sinomenii fromTong-An Injection
Xiaodong KANG ; Xufang YANG ; Feng LI ; Junchao LIU ; Yun WU ; Yongcheng SUN ; Wei XIAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(5):1090-1094
This study was aimed to improve the transfer rate of sinomenine in the intermediate product of Caulis Sinomenii in order to optimize the purification process of intermediate product ofCaulis Sinomenii fromTong-An (TA) injection. The transfer rate of sinomenine and the stability of fingerprints in the intermediate product of Caulis Sinomenii were used as indexes for the investigation on the impact from different pH ofCaulis Sinomenii extract before extraction. The transfer rate of sinomenine was used as an index for the investigation on the impact by different pH of hydrochloric acid created to dry extract solution. The transfer rate of sinomenine was used as an index for the investigation of four separation ways, which included the vacuum filtration, plate and frame filters, high-speed tube separator, and flat direct centrifuge, on the liquid separation of sinomenium acutum acid. The results showed that the pH ofCaulis Sinomenii extract before extraction was 10-11; the transfer rate of sinomenine was the highest in the extraction process and the fingerprints of TA injection was stable. The pH of hydrochloric acid was 2.0-2.5; and the highest transfer rate of sinomenine in acid dissolution process was 92.94%. The high-speed tube separator had the best separation to sinomenium acutum acid-dissolving liquid. The highest transfer rate of sinomenine was 93.34%. It was concluded that the optimized process can effectively improve the transfer rate of sinomenine in the intermediate product ofCaulis Sinomenii. Meanwhile, fingerprints of the product were stable. The process was simple with good repeatability.
9.Association of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms and bullying behavior in children
TANG Jun, WU Xufang, ZHOU Yang, YANG Weiwei, ZHANG Yan, ZHANG Li, LYU Na, SONG Ranran
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(1):91-94
Objective:
The association between school bullying and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms among students in primary schools and the moderating role of gender was explored to provide scientific evidence for the prevention and control of school bullying.
Methods:
A total of 4 764 students from 2 primary schools in Wuhan were selected using the convenience sampling method in March 2023. The Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire were used. A Pearson χ 2 test was used to compare differences in school bullying rates among children with and without ADHD symptoms. Pearson correlation analysis and Process 3.3 were used to analyse the association between ADHD symptoms, and school bullying behaviour and the moderating role of gender.
Results:
The reported rate of bullying victims in primary schools was 24.2% and the rate of bullying perpetration was 3.8%. The rate of ADHD symptom detection among primary school students was 5.9%. ADHD symptoms were positively associated with bullying and bullying victim behaviour ( r =0.16, 0.27, P <0.01). Specifically, the association between ADHD symptoms and bullying behavior tended to be stronger among boys than girls ( β boy =0.17, t =11.13; β girl =0.07, t =4.11, P <0.01).
Conclusions
ADHD symptoms are an important factor influencing school bullying behaviors in students, and gender moderates the association. In the process of preventing and controlling school bullying, ADHD symptoms and gender differences should be emphasized and comprehensive interventions should be implemented.
10.Analysis of NR2F1 gene variant in a child with optic atrophy and global developmental delay.
Yang TIAN ; Jiahao CAI ; Xufang LI ; Lianfeng CHEN ; Ting KANG ; Wenxiong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2023;40(10):1301-1305
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the genetic basis for a child with optic atrophy and global developmental delay.
METHODS:
A child who had presented at the Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center in January 2022 was selected as the study subject. Clinical data were collected. Whole exome sequencing (WES) was carried out for the child. Candidate variant was validated by Sanger sequencing and bioinformatic analysis.
RESULTS:
The child, a nine-month-old female, had manifested dysopia and global developmental delay. Genetic testing revealed that she has harbored a de novo c.425G>C (p.Arg142Pro) variant of the NR2F1 gene, which has been associated with Bosch-Boonstra-Schaaf syndrome. Based on the guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), the variant was classified as pathogenic (PS2+PM1+PM2_Supporting+PM5+PP3+PP4).
CONCLUSION
The c.425G>C (p.Arg142Pro) variant of the NR2F1 gene probably underlay the pathogenesis in this child. Above finding has enriched the genotypic and phenotypic spectrum of the NR2F1 gene.
Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Computational Biology
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COUP Transcription Factor I/genetics*
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Genetic Testing
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Genomics
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Genotype
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Optic Atrophy/genetics*