1.Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Calcium Release Related Genes Expression in Sarcoplasmic Reficulum of Skeletal Muscle in Mice
Xiaolei LIU ; Yanmei NIU ; Hairui YUAN ; Sujuan LIU ; Li FU
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine 2010;(3):299-304
Objective To study the effects of 6-week aerobic treadmill exercise on the genes expression in skeletal muscle of C57BL/6 mice.Gene array was performed and the data was analyzed to evaluate the adaptive changes at gene level caused by exercise.Methods Twenty male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into two groups:control group(C) and aerobic exercise group (E).The mice from group E were forced to run on treadmill for 6 weeks.After 6 weeks,all mice were fasted for 16 hours,and then sacrificed.Their flexor muscle was removed.4 samples from each group were analyzed with gene chips to dissect the differentially expressed genes between the two groups.Results Our results showed that 723 genes were differentially expressed in E group as compared with C group after the 6 weeks aerobic exercise,among which 510 genes were up-and 213 down-regulated.There were 6 differentially expressed calcium signaling genes and 2 ofwhich(Gnall and Pdgfra) were up-regulated,while the others(Phka1,Picd4,RYR1 and Ppid)were down regulated.
2.The efficacy of metacognitive training in inpatients with schizophrenia: a randomized controlled study
Yanmei FU ; Huiling WANG ; Juan LI ; Yangju ZHOU ; Li YIN ; Wuying LI
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2016;25(9):812-816
Objective To explore the feasibility and efficiency of metacognitive training (MCT) in inpatients with schizophrenia,as well as the short-term effects of metacognitive training on symptoms,cognitive function,and insight.Methods Sixty inpatients that met the DSM-Ⅳ criteria for schizophrenia were randomly assigned to either MCT (research group,n =30) or an active controlled intervention (control group,n =30).Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS),Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS),Insight and Treatment Attitude Questionnaire(ITAQ) and beads task are assessed at baseline and after completion of the training.Results After treatment,the scores of the two groups in PANSS,SCoRS,ITAQ and the bead task were significantly improved(P<0.05).The improvement of positive symptoms,cognitive function and insight in research group (12.8 ± 4.2,31.7 ± 13.9,9.2 ± 6.1 respectively) was significantly better than that in control group (15.6±5.9,38.1± 18.1,5.5±5.8 respectively),and the difference was statistically significant (P< 0.05).Conclusion Metacognitive training can effectively improve the clinical symptoms,cognitive function and insight for inpatients with schizophrenia.
3.Molecular characteristics of human-derived non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli strains isolated in five regions of China
Shanshan FU ; Xiangning BAI ; Ruyue FAN ; Yanmei XU ; Xuebin XU ; Yanwen XIONG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2017;37(3):213-218
Objective To understand the molecular characteristics of human-derived non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coil (STEC) strains circulating in five regions of China.Methods Twenty-seven non-O157 STEC strains isolated in five geographic regions were investigated by serotyping, stx1/stx2 subtyping and PCR screening for adhesion and other virulence genes.A multilocus sequence typing (MLST) scheme provided by E.coil MLST database were performed to amplify and sequence seven housekeeping genes (adk, icd, fumC, rgyrB, purA, mdh and recA) in those strains.Results Twenty-seven non-O157 STEC strains were typed into 16 O∶H serotypes.Among those strains, 11 harbored stx1a, 12 harbored stx1c, two harbored stx2e and the other three strains respectively harbored stx1a+stx2b, stx2d and stx2g.Positive rates of eae, efa1, saa, paa, toxB, astA and ehxA genes were 18.5%, 18.5%, 29.6%, 22.2%, 11.1%, 11.1% and 25.9%, respectively.The 27 strains were typed into 16 different sequence types (STs) based upon MLST.Conclusion Human-derived non-O157 STEC strains circulating in five regions of China are heterogeneous in their serotypes, stx1/stx2 subtypes and virulence gene profiles.
4.The effect of mTOR/S6K1 signaling pathway on the development of high fat diet-induced mouse insulin resistance
Hong YUAN ; Yanmei NIU ; Yanhui LIU ; Zhaopeng SU ; Huige LI ; Li FU
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2009;17(12):884-888
Objective To investigate the effects of mTOR/S6K1 signaling pathway on the development of insulin resistantce. Methods 20 male C57BL/6 mice were divided into normal diet group (NC) and high fat diet group (HF).HF mice were fed with high fat diet for 14 weeks and insulin resistance was confirmed in all mice. We observed the morphology of pancreatic islet by HE staining. Serum insulin concentration was also evaluated by ELISA. Northern blot, Western blot and immunofluorescence were performed to detect mTOR and S6K1 mRNA and protein expression in skeletal muscle. Results As compared with NC group,HF group showed that the body weight and fasting serum insulin level were increased by 21.99%(P<0.05) and 181.82%(P<0.01) respectively;the area of pancreatic islet was significantly increased;glucose tolerance was impaired;expressions of mTOR mRNA (125.61±10.43 vs 100.00, P<0.05) and protein (137.41±7.86 vs 100.00, P<0.01) were significantly increased. And we also found an significant increase in total S6K1 mRNA (154.98±16.26 vs 100.00, P<0.01) and protein (137.36±3.08 vs 100.00,P<0.01) as well as pS6K1 protein (390.15±69.62 vs 50.59±16.65,P<0.01)expression in HF group as compared with NC group.Conclusions mTOR/S6K1 signaling pathway plays an important role in the development of higt fat diet induced insulin resistance.
5.Frequency and Absolute Number of FoxP3+ Regulatory T Cells Correlate with Disease Progression of Chronic HIV-1 Infection
Junliang FU ; Fubiao KANG ; Yanmei JIAO ; Shaojun XING ; Baoyun FU ; Chunbao ZHOU ; Xicheng WANG ; Hao WU ; Fusheng WANG
Virologica Sinica 2007;22(6):501-508
CD4+CD25+ Regulatory T cells (Treg) have been found to down-regulate immune activation in HIV-1 infection. However, whether the depletion of Treg benefits to the disease status of HIV infection remains undefined. To address this issue, we enumerated the Treg absolute counts and frequency in 75 antiviral-na(i)ve HIV-1-infected individuals in this study. It was found that HIV-infected patients displayed a significant decline in Treg absolute counts but a significant increase in Treg frequency. In addition, with disease progression indicated by CD4 T-cell absolute counts, circulating Treg frequency gradually increased; while Treg absolute counts were gradually decreased, suggesting that the alteration of Treg number closely correlated with disease progression in HIV infection.Functional analysis further showed that Treg efficiently inhibit both CD4 and CD8 T cell proliferation in vitro. Thus, our findings indicates that Treg actively participate in pathogenesis of chronic HIV infection,influencing the disease progression.
6.Value of immunohistochemistry in distinguishing malignant epithelial tumors in the pleura.
Yanmei ZHANG ; Hong FU ; Ying ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer 2007;10(4):320-323
BACKGROUNDIt is difficult to distinguish epithelial malignant tumors in the pleura. The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of immunohistochemistry in distinguishing malignant mesothelioma from lung adenocarcinoma in the pleura.
METHODSS-P immunohistochemical method was used to detect expression of vimentin, mesothelial cell (MC), calretinin (CR), thyroid transcription factor-1 (TTF-1), carcino-embryonic antigen (CEA), surfactant protein-B (Sp-B) and cytokeratin (CK) in 56 cases of epithelial malignant tumors in the pleura.
RESULTSIn 56 cases of epithelial malignant tumors in the pleura, 24 cases of malignant mesothelioma and 22 cases of lung adenocarcinoma were ascertained, the source of 8 cases of metastatic adenocarcinoma was not known and the other 2 cases of tumor were difficult to be distinguished. The expression of vimentin, MC, CR, TTF-1, CEA, Sp-B between mesothelioma and adenocarcinoma was significantly different (P < 0.001 or P < 0.002) (t value was 4.90, 4.85, 3.50, 9.03, 8.58, 3.49 respectively). CK positive expression was seen in all 13 cases of malignant mesothelioma and 5 cases of lung adenocarcinoma.
CONCLUSIONSVimentin, MC, CR, TTF-1, CEA, Sp-B are ideal markers in distinguishing malignant mesothelioma from lung adenocarcinoma in the pleura by using immunohistochemical method.
7.New progress in prevention of pressure ulcers for patients undergoing prone ventilation patients
Lei SONG ; Yanmei FU ; Miao TUO ; Shanshan LIU ; Qiuju HAN ; Zhenqian ZHANG ; Lili WEI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2018;34(15):1197-1200
As an important means of lung protective strategy, prone position ventilation (PPV) which can effectively shorten the time of mechanical ventilation, significantly reduce the mortality of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and is suitable for popularization and application in the ICU. However, some studies show that prolonged prone position can significantly increase the incidence of Stress injury, making it difficult to implement PPV in the practical level. In order to achieve the goal of safe and effective prevention of skin Stress injury, and to promote the correct implementation of PPV, this paper review the methods of preventing Stress injury in patients with PPV.
8.Comparative Study of the Effect of High Intensity Interval Training and Moderate Intensity Continuous Training on Metabolic Phenotype in C57BL/6 Mice
Qian WANG ; Shan ZHANG ; Yanmei NIU ; Li FU
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine 2018;37(2):138-142
Objective To examine the effect of high intensity interval training(HIIT) and moderate intensity continuous training(MICT) on the body component,serum globular adiponectin and skeletal muscle autophagy in C57BL/6 mice.Methods Thirty-six four-week-old C57BL/6 mice were randomly assigned to the control group,MICT group and HIIT groups.The MICT group underwent 60 minutes' aerobic continuous treadmill training at 12 m/min(75% VO2max) once a day,5 times/week for 6 weeks,while the HIIT group exercised for 1min at 20 m/min(85% VO2max) followed by 1 min at 8 m/min (50% VO2max) for alternating 12 cycles.The body weight,body mass index(BMI),total body water,fat mass and citrate synthase(CS) of the quadriceps femoris were measured using ImpediVET experimental animal body composition analyzer.Mice were sacrificed after the analysis,and the level of serum gAcrp30 was detected using the enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.Western blotting was used to detect the expression of pAMPK-Thr172,LC3II/I,Beclin1 and p62 protein in skeletal muscle tissues.Results After 6-week exercise,the body weight of MICT and HIIT mice decreased significantly compared with the sedentary control group.BMI and fat mass of the HIIT group were significantly lower than the control group,but there were no significant differences between the MICT and control groups in the above two measurements.The activity of CS and serum gAcrp30 in HIIT group was significantly higher than the control group.Moreover,the expression of pAMPK-Thr172,LC3II/I and Beclin1 increased significantly in the skeletal muscle after HIIT intervention while the expression of p62 decreased compared with the control group.Conclusion Compared with the MICT,HIIT has more significant effects to reduce body fat and BMI,and activate the autophagy of skeletal muscles.
9.Application of PDCA cycle combined with project management method in the assessment and management of special skills training in clinical skills center
Yanmei XU ; Zhihong ZHENG ; Jialei SHAO ; Jie FU ; Wenhui WAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2020;19(8):945-948
Objective:To explore the application of PDCA cycle combined with project management method in the assessment and management of special skills training in clinical skills center.Methods:From January to December in 2018, the PDCA cycle combined with project management method was used to manage the special skills training project team. The utilization rate of special skills simulation equipment before and after management was compared. A questionnaire survey was conducted to investigate the satisfaction with the management model among the students involved in the special skills training in 2018.The data was analyzed by SPSS 13.0.Results:The utilization rate of special skills simulation equipment was significantly improved, and the students were highly satisfied with the management model.Conclusion:Using PDCA cycle combined with project management method, this paper explores a management model of special skills training and assessment in clinical skills center, which improves the quality of special skills training and assessment management in clinical skills center, and is worthy of further exploration and practice.
10.Construction and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine Knowledge Graph Based on the Chinese Pharmacopoeia
Taotao FU ; Yanmei CHEN ; Qingna LI ; Yiming SHAO ; Guobin SU ; Mengchun GONG
Journal of Medical Informatics 2024;45(10):33-39
Purpose/Significance To introduce the knowledge graph technology in the field of electronic information into the study of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)terminology,and to demonstrate the dialectical relationship between the therapeutic effects of TCM and its nature,flavor,meridians and TCM diseases in a vivid way.Method/Process The top-down ontology construction method is adopted to build the top-level structure of TCM ontology on the Protégé platform.Taking the 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia as the data source,the TCM information in the pharmacopoeia is split and extracted,and the information of each axis is sorted,disambiguated and nor-malized.With the help of the Protégé platform,entities and relationships are created,and the TCM triple data is output in RDF data for-mat.Finally,the Neo4j graph database is used to store and display the RDF data to form a systematic TCM knowledge graph.Result/Con-clusion It mainly realizes the construction of the knowledge graph of TCM in the pharmacopoeia,and fully reveals the complex knowledge system structure in the field of TCM through data statistical analysis,knowledge measurement and drawing of visual graphics.