1.Influence of Gleevec on expression of miR-146a,miR-29b and DNMT in K562 cells
Lina WANG ; Jianming ZENG ; Huacheng WANG ; Mo LI ; Yifei LONG ; Guangyuan DENG ; Cha CHEN
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(3):301-303
Objective To investigate the changes of microRNA (miR)-146a ,miR-29b expression levels and the 3 kinds of meth-ylase DNMT1 ,DNMT3a and DNMT3b levels in K562 cell lines after BCR/ABL inhibitor Gleevec treatment .Methods The half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC50 ) of Gleevec on K562 cells was detected by the MTT method .The stem loop primers method and the fluorogenic quantitative PCR were adopted to detect miRNAs and the methylase gene level .Results IC50 of Gleevec acting on K562 cells was 40 .85μmol/L .After Gleevec action ,miR-29b showed the increasing trend ,but 3 kinds of methylase expression level were decreased to some extent .Gleevec could significantly increase the miR-146a level in K562 cells(P<0 .05) .Conclusion Gleevec can influence the expression of miR-146a ,miR-29b and DNMTs levels in K562 cells .
2.Evaluate the Performance of Urine Protein Qualitative Test by EP12-A2 Document
Yifei LONG ; Dongling LIN ; Fu CHEN ; Zhenjie XU ; Zhonghua CHEN ; Jianping LIU ; Song LI ; Youqiang LI ; Lina WANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2015;(2):117-119,122
Objective To evaluate the analysis capability of urine protein qualitative test between AX-4030 and Cobas U411 u-rine dry chemistry analyzer,and study on evaluating the performance of qualitative test.Methods According to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute(CLSI)EP12-A2 document,analyzed the bias and imprecision of urineprotein qualitative test between the Aution MAX AX-4030 and Roche CobasU411 system.Their C50 ,C5 ~C95 intervals and imprecision curves were compared.The protein of 310 specimens were simultaneously determined by both Cobas U411 and AX-4030,in order to eval-uate their concordance.Results C50 for AX-4030 system was less than that for Cobas U411;C5 ~C95 interval of AX-4030 system was narrower than CobasU411.The imprecision curve of AX-4030 system was steeper than Cobas U411.The com-parison of the two analysis systems showed that the concordance was 96.8%,the positive concordance was 82.7%,and the negative concordance was 99.6%.The 95% credibility interval (CI)was 94.2%~98.16% and the Kappa value was 0.88. Conclusion For the sensitivity and imprecision of urine protein test in the C50 critical value,the AX-4030 system was better than Cobas U411.The concordance of them in determining clinical specimens was pole-strength.The evaluation recommen-ded by the EP12-A2 document is practical and effective.
3.NADH alleviates anti-tuberculosis drug-induced liver injury and apoptosis in mice through SIRT1/Nrf2 pathway
Jinfeng LI ; Mengxiang CUI ; Yifei LONG ; Chunyan MENG ; Qi REN ; Fumin FENG
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2023;58(12):2089-2094
Objective To investigate the mechanism by which Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NADH)regu-lates anti-tuberculosis drug-induced liver injury and apoptosis in mice through SIRT1/Nrf2 pathway.Methods Twenty-four six-week-old SPF male mice were randomly divided into four groups according to body weight,ADLI group[90 mg/(kg·d)Isoniazid,135 mg/(kg·d)Rifampicin,315 mg/(kg·d)Pyrazinamide were given by gavage],control group[thesame volume of saline was given by gavage as antituberculosis drug-induced liver injury(ADLI)group],NADH group(30 mg/kg NADH wasgiven by gavage on the basis of control group)and NADH intervention group(30 mg/kg NADH wasgiven by gavage on the basis of ADLI group),with sixmice in each group.They were gavaged continuously for seven days,and their seruand liver tissues were collected.The mRNA and protein expression of silence information regulator 1(SIRT1),nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)in SIRT1/Nrf2 pathway,apoptosis indicators B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2),Bcl-2-associated X protein(Bax)and caspase-3 were detected by qRT-PCR and Western blot,respectively.HE staining was performed to observe the morphology of liver tissue.The liver was weighedandthe liver index was obtained by dividingweight by body weight.The levels of glutamate aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate aminotransferase(AST)and lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),which are indicators of liver injury,were detected by microplate method.Results Compared with control group,the protein and mRNA expression of SIRT1,Nrf2decreased significantly in ADLI group.Liver tissue struc-ture wasdisturbed,hepatocytes were obviously swollen,and their boundary was unclear.The weight of mice de-creased,but liver index increased.The mRNA and protein expression level of anti-apoptotic factor Bcl-2 decreased,while that of Bax and caspase-3 was raised.The level of ALT,AST and LDH were also elevated.The differences a-bove were statistically significant(P<0.05).Compared with ADLI group,the protein and mRNA expression of SIRT1,Nrf2 were higher after NADH intervention.Liver tissue structure became clear,and hepatocytes were po-lygonal.The protein and mRNA expression of anti-apoptosis factor Bcl-2 was elevated and while that of Bax and caspase-3 was lower.The weight of mice increased and liver index decreased.The expression of ALT,AST and LDH decreased.The differences above were statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion NADH may allevi-ate anti-tuberculosis drug-induced liver injury and apoptosis in mice by regulating SIRT1/Nrf2 pathway.
4.Willingness and related factors of COVID-19 vaccination among middle school students in four cities of China
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(4):536-539
Objective:
This study aims to investigate the willingness and influencing factors of COVID-19 vaccination among Chinese middle school students, and to provide a reference for promoting the implementation of COVID-19 vaccination among middle school students.
Methods:
An online survey was conducted among middle school students in Beijing, Anqing of Anhui Province, Xi an of Shaanxi Province and Shenzhen of Guangdong Province, and 9 153 participants were enrolled in the present study. Single factor analysis and multinomial Logistic regression was used to determine the related factors of COVID-19 vaccination willingness.
Results:
The prevalence of vaccine acceptance, vaccine hesitancy and vaccine refusal among middle school students were 60.05%, 31.59% and 8.36%, respectively. The results of Chi square analysis showed there were significant difference of COVID-19 vaccination willingness among sex, school residence, grade, region, vaccination willingness of surrounding classmates, vaccination willingness of others, fear of SARS-CoV-2 and risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection( χ 2=8.43-1 059.43, P <0.05). Multinomial Logistic regression analysis presented that, compared to "vaccine acceptance" group, those girls, non resident in school, living in Beijing or Anqing, disagree or uncertain with influenced by peers, disagree or uncertain with influenced by others, uncertain with fear of SARS-CoV-2, disagree or uncertain with having risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection were more likely to show vaccine hesitancy( OR =1.22,1.21,1.49,1.69,1.75,2.54,1.41,2.32,3.32,1.99,2.38, P <0.05). And those non boarding in school, living in Beijing or Xi an, disagree or uncertainty influenced by peers, disagree or uncertainty influenced by others, disagree with fear of SARS- CoV- 2, disagree or uncertainty in having risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection were more likely to show vaccine refusal ( OR =1.27, 2.29 ,1.46,3.88,2.37,2.31,1.47,2.14,4.24,1.47, P <0.05).
Conclusion
The willingness of COVID-19 vaccination among middle school students in four cities is low, and targeted interventions should be advocated to form herd immunity.
5.Influence of school climate on influenza vaccination among middle school students in four cities in China
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(6):855-859
Objective:
This study aims to explore the influencing factors of influenza vaccination in middle school students, and to provide a theoretical basis for improving the influenza vaccination rate and inform interventions.
Methods:
By using mixed research method, a combination of qualitative research and quantitative research, a survey was conducted among 9 145 middle school students selected from Beijing, Anhui, Shaanxi, Guangdong via the online survey using Wenjuanxing software. Multivariate Logistic regression models were used to analyze the influencing factors of influenza vaccination. After a purposeful sampling, 35 middle school students were invited for semi structured interviews and NVivo plus software were used for data analysis.
Results:
The self reported influenza vaccination rate of the middle school students was 38.2%. No experience of discussing an influenza vaccine with others ( OR=1.37, 95%CI =1.17-1.60) and devaluing the discussion about vaccination ( OR=1.30, 95%CI =1.08-1.57) was negatively associated with vaccination( P <0.05); The head teacher suggestion(OR=0.39, 95%CI =0.32-0.48), peers vaccination( OR= 0.29, 95%CI =0.25-0.33), and awareness of what the vaccine was and being able to explain it clearly( OR=0.68, 95%CI =0.61-0.75), discussing with others( OR=0.76, 95%CI =0.67-0.86), feeling the discussion is valuable( OR=0.66, 95%CI = 0.59- 0.73), being able to positively influence others( OR=0.61, 95%CI =0.55-0.68), being positively influenced by others ( OR= 0.62, 95%CI =0.54-0.71) were more likely to take vaccination via separated models( P <0.05). The interview results showed that the teacher s cognition and attitude towards the influenza vaccine could directly or indirectly affect the students vaccination decision, and the positive school opinion atmosphere may improve students vaccination rate.
Conclusion
It is suggested that the schools should increase students vaccination rate through head teachers guidance and organizing students to participate in discussion on influenza topics.
6.Induction of chorioretinopathy by adrenaline injection in different strains of rabbits
Weiming YAN ; Tao CHEN ; Pan LONG ; Ze REN ; Xiangqian LI ; Kai SUN ; Yifei MA ; Xiaocheng WANG ; Junhui XUE ; Zuoming ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2018;36(1):23-27
Objective To establish a central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) model on different strains of rabbits by intravenous injection of adrenaline,which may contribute to related researches of CSC.Methods This study was approved by Bioethics Committee of Fourth Military University and complied with Statement for the Use of Animals in Ophthalmic and Visual Research.Fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) was initially performed on male New Zealand white rabbits (10),Belgium rabbits (5) and Chinchilla rabbits (10) to make sure that the retinas of subjects were normal.For the New Zealand white rabbits,adrenaline was injected via ear vein at a dose of 0.04 mg/kg once per day for the first 8 weeks and followed by a dose of 0.08 mg/kg for the next 4 weeks,while 0.04 mg/kg adrenaline was injected in the same way for 8 weeks in the Belgium rabbits and Chinchilla rabbits.FFA was performed every week after injection of adrenaline to evaluate the fluorescence leakage in ocular fundus.New Zealand white rabbits were sacrificed in 4 (3 rabbits),8 (3 rabbits) and 12 weeks (4 rabbits) after injection respectively,and Belgium rabbits and Chinchilla rabbits were sacrificed in the 8 weeks after injection.The eyeballs of the rabbits were enucleated to prepare the retinal sections for histopathological examination after hematoxylin-eosin staining.The results of FFA and retinal structure were compared among different strains of rabbits.Results No fluorescence leakage was found by FFA in ocular fundus,and the retinal structure was normal in all the 10 New Zealand white rabbits during the experiment.Fluorescence leakage was found by FFA in 2 Belgium rabbits at 1 week and 2 weeks after injection respectively,and retinal detachment and depigmentation of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) with an enlarged intercellular space were shown by hematoxylin-eosin staining.For the Chinchilla rabbits,fluorescence leakages were found in 7 rabbits throughout the whole period of adrenaline administration.Circumscribed retinal detachment,depigmentation of RPE with enlarged intercellular space were also found in leakage lesions.Conclusions Repeated intravenous injection of adrenaline can induce CSC-like lesions in colored rabbits but not in albino rabbits.
7.Hidden Markov models for human interactive behavior.
Long QIN ; Lin GAO ; Quan ZHANG ; Yifei WANG ; Yuhui WEI ; Xiangguo YAN
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2019;36(1):40-49
In order to meet the requirements in the cooperation and competition experiments for an individual patient in clinical application, two human interactive behavior key-press models based on hidden Markov model (HMM) were proposed. To validate the cooperative and competitive models, a verification experimental task was designed and the data were collected. The correlation of the score and subjects' participation level has been used to analyze the reasonability verification. Behavior verification was conducted by comparing the statistical difference in response time for subjects between human-human and human-computer experiment. In order to verify the physiological validity of the models, we have utilized the coherence analysis to analyze the deep information of prefrontal brain area. Reasonability verification shows that the correlation coefficient for the training data and the testing data is 0.883 1 and 0.578 6 respectively based on cooperation model, and 0.813 1 and 0.617 8 respectively based on the competition model. The behavioral verification result shows that the cooperation and competition models have an accuracy of 71.43% respectively. The results of physiological validity show that the deep information of prefrontal brain area could been extracted based on the cooperation and competition models, and reveal the consistency of coherence between the double key-press cooperative and competitive experiments, respectively. Above all, the high consistency is obtained between the cooperatio/competition model and the double key-press experiment by the behavioral and physiological evaluation results. Consequently, the cooperation and competition models could be applied to clinical trials.
8.Determination of melamine and its conjugates in calcium oxalate stones by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
Xinyu WANG ; Qilai LONG ; Luning WANG ; Liujin MA ; Jiani XU ; Ting LIU ; Yifei WANG ; Feifei HUANG ; Jianming GUO ; Bo CHEN ; Liang CHEN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(8):820-824
ObjectiveTo establish a method of two-times second derivative Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) for identifying melamine (MEL) and its conjugates with cyanuric acid (MEL-CYA) or with uric acid (MEL-UA) in human urinary calculi. MethodsMEL, MEL-CYA and MEL-UA were added to calcium oxalate stone samples, and then analyzed by two-times second derivative FTIR for identifying the characteristic response bands of MEL and its conjugates in stones as well as confirming the ratio of detection. ResultsThe second derivative FTIR could improve the detection of MEL in CaOx stones by two orders of magnitude. When CaOx being mixed with MEL (MEL∶ CaOx), the two-times second derivative FTIR showed the characteristic peak at 1 548 cm-1 and the minimum mass ratio of detection at 1∶100 (1%). When CaOx being mixed with MEL-CYA complex (MEL-CYA∶ CaOx), the two-times second derivative FTIR showed the characteristic peak on 1 740 cm-1 and 1 538 cm-1 and the minimum mass ratio of detection at 1∶500 (0.2%). When CaOx being mixed with MEL-UA complex (MEL-UA∶ CaOx), the two-times second derivative FTIR showed the characteristic peak at 1 117, 982 and 710 cm-1 and the minimum mass ratio of detection at 1∶250 (0.4%).ConclusionCompare to the original spectra, the two-times second derivative FTIR can improve the detection ratio MEL in the CaOx stones from 0.2% to 1.0%. The second derivative FTIR has the unique characteristic bands and sensitive detection limit for identifying MEL in kidney stones.
9.Is hemostatic agent effective and safe in minimally invasive partial nephrectomy?
Qiong GUO ; Yifei LIN ; Chenyang ZHANG ; Fangqun LENG ; Youlin LONG ; Yifan CHENG ; Liu YANG ; Liang DU ; Jin HUANG ; Ga LIAO
Chinese Medical Journal 2022;135(17):2116-2118
10.Interpretation of the methodological framework of clinical research on innovative medical devices
Qiong GUO ; Kun FENG ; Youlin LONG ; Yifei LIN ; Jin XIANG ; Jin HUANG ; Liang DU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2022;29(07):828-833
The pre-market approval and clinical application of innovative medical devices should be based on high-quality evidence, proving their reliability, safety and effectiveness. In 2016, the IDEAL (Idea, Development, Exploration, Assessment and Long-term follow-up) collaboration modified the original IDEAL framework and recommendation to the IDEAL-D methodological framework for the entire life cycle evaluation of innovative medical devices. The framework included five stages, namely the preclinical development stage, idea stage, exploration stage, assessment stage and long-term follow-up stage. This paper aims to interpret the study purpose, content and design at each step of the IDEAL-D framework based on IDEAL framework and recommendation (2019) to provide practical methodological guidance for the design and conduct of clinical research on innovative medical devices.