1.Effect of early enteral nutrition with probiotics on gastrointestinal motility disturbance and nutritional status of patients with severe craniocerebral trauma
Yiyan ZHOU ; Xiaowei XIONG ; Li DONG ; Yingli GAO ; Ying GAO ; Ying CHEN ; Jingci ZHU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2013;(4):320-324
Objective To investigate effect of early enteral nutrition supplemented with probiotics on gastrointestinal motility disturbance and nutritional status in patients with severe craniocerebral trauma.Methods Forty patients with severe craniocerebral trauma were randomized into study group (18patients) and control group (22 patients).Patients of both groups received enteral nutrition via nasogastric tube at 24-72 hours after admission,but the patients of study group were also supplemented with probiotics simultaneously.Rate of abdominal distention,vomiting,gastro-oesophageal reflux,gastric retention,constipation and diarrhea were recorded during the whole study.Time to first defecation and time to targeted nutritional goals were also recorded.Prealbumin and transferrin in serum were detected at days 0,4,7,and 15 after the beginning of enteral nutrition.Length of ICU stay was compared between groups.Results There were no significant differences of the two groups in terms of rate of abdominal distention,vomiting,gastric retention and diarrhea.However,less gastro-oesophageal reflux or constipation patients were observed in study group,as compared with control group (P < 0.05).Time to first defecation and time to targeted nutritional goals were shorter in study group,as compared with control group (P < 0.05).Levels of prealbumin and transferrin had no significant differences between the two groups at days 0,4,and 7,but study group showed both were higher than control group at day 15 (P<0.05).Moreover,length of ICU stay showed no significant difference between the two groups.Conclusions Compared with simple enteral nutrition,early enteral nutrition with probiotics improves gastrointestinal motility,facilitates the delivery of enteral nutrition,and further ameliorates nutritional status in patients with severe craniocerebral trauma.
2.Comparison of human cell IFN-β production induced by bluetongue virus dsRNA and polyinosinic polycytidylic acid
Ying DAI ; Donge CHEN ; Jing GAO ; Jun HU ; Changyuan DONG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2008;28(3):217-220
Objective To investigate the capability of bluetongue virus(BTV)dsRNA inducing IFN-β from human cells.Methods Artificial complex interfemn inducer polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid (PolyI:C).BTV and BTV dsRNA were added to A549(human lung cancer cell)and HEL(human lung normal cells)culture system in difierent concentrations.IFN-β in culture median was detected by ELISA.Results Though all of the 3 reagents could induce IFN-β,BTV dsRNA significanay induced the highest level of IFN-β.The production of IFN-β was induced by BTV dsRNA in dose dependence.BTV dsRNA induced IFN-β level from HEL Was higher than that from A549(P<0.05).Conclusion BTV dsRNA Can induce IFN-β from human cells effectively,which shows its potential of an endogenous IFN-β inducer.
3.Nitrogenous chemical constituents of Weiceng
Quanwei CHEN ; Ying TIAN ; Hengwen CHEN ; Ting GAO ; Junxing DONG
Military Medical Sciences 2014;(1):62-66
Objective To investigate the nitrogenous chemical constituents of Weiceng .Methods Weiceng extract was subjected to various column chromatography and spectroscopic methods were used for the elucidation of compounds .Results Seventeen compounds were isolated and identified as cyclo-(Leu-Tyr)(1), cyclo-(Phe-Tyr) (2), cyclo-(Pro-Gly) (3), L-Pyroglutamic acid methyl ester (4), uracil (5), thymine (6), N-acetylphenylalanine (7), tyrosine (8), phenylala-nine (9), phenylalanine methyl ester (10), N-methyl leucine (11), isoleucine (12), valine (13), leucine (14), glutamic acid (15), glycine (16) and aspartic acid (17).Conclusion All the seventeen compounds are isolated from Weiceng for the first time .Before this study , cyclopeptides 1-3 have never been isolated from soy bean or its products .
4.Survey on Knowledge of Stroke Rehabilitation among Traditional Chinese Medicine Physicians in 14 Tertiary A- level Hospitals
Xinglu DONG ; Li ZHOU ; Zongheng LI ; Baohong KAN ; Ying CHEN ; He JIN ; Ying GAO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2014;(10):988-990
Objective To investigate the current situation of knowledge of stroke rehabilitation among Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) physicians in 14 tertiary A-level hospitals. Methods A cross section survey was conducted in 14 tertiary A-level hospital in China in May, 2012. A total of 128 TCM physicians completed the questionnaire, which was created according to Medical Care Guideline of Stroke Rehabilitation in China. Results Overall accuracy of stroke rehabilitation basic knowledge was 66.83%, 88.77% of stroke rehabilitation evaluation, 75.12% of stroke rehabilitation treatment. Conclusion The knowledge of stroke rehabilitation is insufficient among TCM physicians in tertiary A-level hospitals, and further training is needed.
5.Based on the macromolecules in traditional Chinese medicine exploring the material basis and mechanism of the analgesic effect of Shaoyao Gancao Decoction
Yuan GAO ; Qin GUO ; Huan-huan WANG ; Ying-ying DONG ; Ning ZHAO ; Zheng-shen YAN ; Yu-qin YANG ; Dong BAI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2023;58(5):1138-1148
In order to study the analgesic effect of Shaoyao Gancao Decoction, this paper discussed material basis and mechanism from the perspective of macromolecules in traditional Chinese medicine. Inspired by the phenomenon of turbidity after boiling Chinese medicine, this experiment took Shaoyao Gancao Decoction as the research object to study the formation process of precipitation during boiling. The results showed that aggregates with a certain shape were formed in the solvent during the boiling process, and the precipitate was obtained by standing and centrifuging. Analysis found that the precipitation was mainly composed of small molecules such as paeoniflorin, albiflorin, liquiritin, glycyrrhizic acid, isoliquiritin and gallic acid, and macromolecules such as protein and polysaccharide. The composition of precipitate was consistent with that of Shaoyao Gancao Decoction, but the analgesic effect of Shaoyao Gancao Decoction after removing the precipitate was significantly reduced. Based on these results, we isolated small molecular compounds, polysaccharides and protein from Shaoyao Gancao Decoction and their contents are 60.4, 700.7 and 207.2 mg·g-1 respectively. We get the ratio, polysaccharide: small molecule = 11.6∶1, protein: small molecule = 3.4∶1, the precipitate is prepared in the state of boiling. The characterization results showed that the particle size of the precipitate will change significantly after co-heating, and the content determination results showed that the content of the six small molecular compounds which was free in solvent was significantly reduced after the formation of the precipitate. The acetic acid writhing experiment proved that the precipitate has a good analgesic effect, and effectively reduced the levels of inflammatory factors prostaglandin E2 and nitric oxide, and increased the level of anti-inflammatory factor interleukin-10. These results proved that the precipitate in Shaoyao Gancao Decoction is an important material basis for analgesic effect, and macromolecules such as protein and polysaccharide are the main components of the precipitate. The study of macromolecules in the precipitate of Shaoyao Gancao Decoction not only provides new ideas and methods for elucidating the pharmacodynamic material basis of Shaoyao Gancao Decoction, but also provides a reference for analyzing the scientificity of traditional decoction.
6.Toxic effect of oral ricin on the mouse intestinal tract and immune organs
Linna LIU ; Hongwei GAO ; Ying DONG ; Zhiping XIA ; Xiaohuan ZOU ; Jiping LI ; Wensen LIU ; Jiayu WAN
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2009;29(7):898-900
The experiment aimed to study the toxic effect of oral ricin on gastrointestinal tract and immune organs of mice with the dose of 1/5 LD50.In early days of intoxication,there was an obviously decrease in daffy weight and relative weight of thymus and spleen,fllowing the excretion of toxin,they had a trend of recovering to the normal state.Also,results of pathological section,scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope showed that ricin would induce a series of pathological reaction in intestines,meanwhile,the splenocytes displayed significant symptom of apoptosis and necrosis.
7.Drug Resistance of Alcaligenes xylosoxidans
Weiying ZHANG ; Ying GAO ; Wei WU ; Xiaoqin DONG ; Tianmei ZHOU ; Daojun YU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(05):-
OBJECTIVE To investigate the distribution and the antimicrobial resistance of Alcaligenes xylosoxidans and to provide the guidance of rational use of antibiotics.METHODS A.xylosoxidans was isolated and identified through VITEK-AMS all-automatic microbiology analysis system and its G~-bacilli identification cards(GNI) and drug sensitivity cards(GNS-KI/121) were also analyzed.Drug-resistance was tested by Kirby-Bauer disk(sensitivity) method((Bio-Merieux) and Oxoid products).RESULTS The drug-resistance rates to the 1st to 4th((except) CAZ) generation cephalosporins were more than 77%.The drug-resistance rate to the aminoglycosides was more than 76%,and to(ampicillin,) amoxicillin/CA,ampicillin/sulbactam,cefoxitin and cefuroxime were all 100%;but to(aztreonam) was 92.86%;66.67% and 44.44% strains were resistant to ciprofloxacin and(levofloxacin).(CONCLUSIONS) The detection rates of the multidrug resistant A.xylosoxidans have the tendency to increase yearly.The antibiotics should be used reasonably according to the results of drug sensitivity test in clinic.
8.Surface electromyographic examination of the coordination of the spastic upper limb muscles of stroke survivors
Shuangshuang CHENG ; Xiaoping GAO ; Xiaofei ZHU ; Xu ZHANG ; Dong WANG ; Li FU ; Ying CHENG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2017;39(5):342-346
Objective To explore any changes in the surface electromyography (sEMG) signals measured on the spastic upper limb muscles of stroke parents during maximum isometric voluntary contraction and to analyze any abnormal synergy patterns quantitatively in order to design better rehabilitation programs for developing coordination.Methods Ten stroke survivors with hemiparesis were selected into a patient group and ten healthy counterparts were recruited into a control group.sEMG signals were recorded bilaterally from the flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU),biceps brachii (BB),triceps brachii (TB) and deltoid (D) during maximum isometric voluntary contractions involving wrist flexion and extension,elbow flexion and extension,and shoulder abduction.The two groups' co-contraction ratios (CR) and co-activation ratios were calculated and compared.Results During elbow flexion and extension the average CR of the BB on the affected side was significantly higher than that on the unaffected side and also significantly higher than the control group average.The average CR of the TB on the affected side was significantly higher than that of the healthy controls.In all cases the average CR of the BB was larger than that of the TB.The difference in CR between the TB and the BB on the affected side was significantly larger than on the unaffected side and the control group average.During elbow flexion,the co-activation ratio of the FCU,TB and D on the affected side was significantly higher than on the unaffected side and among the healthy controls,and the co-activation ratio of the FCU on the affected side was significantly higher than that of the D and TB.During elbow extension,the co-activation ratio of the FCU,BB and D on the affected side was significantly higher in the same way,and the co-activation ratio of the FCU on the affected side was again significantly higher than that of the D and BB.During wrist flexion,the average co-activation ratio of the BB and D on the affected side was significantly greater than that on the unaffected side and among the healthy controls,and the co-activation ratio of the BB on the affected side was significantly higher than that of the D and TB.During shoulder abduction,the co-activation ratio of the BB on the affected side was significantly larger than on the unaffected side and among the healthy controls.Conclusion After a stroke the upper limbs often show flexor spasticity and abnormal synergy patterns.Rehabilitation strategy should be adopted to tackle these so as to enhance overall limb coordination.
9.Grading of Uterine Cervical Neoplasms:A Pilot Study with Small Field of View Intravoxel Incoherent Motion MRI Technology
Shifeng XIANG ; Yunyun GAO ; Lihua ZHANG ; Ying LI ; Sujun YANG ; Xiaolei DONG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2015;(3):219-221,225
PurposeTo probe into the feasibility of small field of view intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) MRI in the grading of cervical cancer before surgery.Materials and Methods Twenty-three patients with cervical cancer confirmed pathologically underwent preoperative conventional MRI and IVIM sequence scan [IVIM sequence included 10 b value (0-1500 s/mm2)]. Based on postoperative pathological cell morphology the patients were divided into well differentiated group (10 cases) and moderately or poorly differentiated group (13 cases). Then the parameters such as the ADC standard, D value, D* value and f value were calculated in each group according to double exponential function analysis. The data in the two groups were compared and nonparametric test to see whether they had normal distribution.Results Compared with the well differentiated group, the moderately or poorly differentiated group had statistically lower ADC standard value and D value (t=140.5 and 129.5,P<0.05); the area under the D value curve was 0.965 and 0.854, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of well differentiated group and moderately or poorly differentiated group were 88.9%, 100.0% and 77.8%, 81.8%, respectively. There was no difference in either D* value or f value between the two groups (t=-0.184 and 1.072,P>0.05).Conclusion Small field of view IVIM MRI is feasible in predicting the differentiation of tumor in the preoperative grading of cervical cancer.
10.Relationship of up-regulated thrombospondin 1 expression with renal interstitial fibrosis and peritubular capillary loss in chronic aristolochic acid nephropathy
Ying FENG ; Yipu CHEN ; Hong CHENG ; Yanli GAO ; Hongmi DONG ; Zhao HU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 1994;0(04):-
Objective To investigate the relationship of up-regulated thrombospondin 1 (TSP-1) expression with renal interstitial fibrosis and peritubular capillary loss in chronic aristolochic acid nephropathy(CAAN). Methods Thirty-six male SD rats were randomly divided into two groups, 18 in each one. CAAN rats received 20 mg?kg-1?d-1 aristolochic acid (AA) contained in ethanol extract of Aristolochia manshuriensis Kom by gavage for 5 days in the 1st week, and after a break of 9 days, then 15 mg?kg-1?d-1 AA for 7 days in every other week up to the 12th week. Control group rats (Con) only received tap water by gavage as above. At the end of the 4th, 8th and 12th week, 6 rats in each group were sacrificed. Immunohistochemical staining was performed in rat renal tissue sections to examine the expression of TSP-1, transforming growth factor-?1 (TGF-?1), aminopeptidase P(APP), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and type I collagen (Col I ). Results Compared with Con, the expression levels of interstitial TSP-1, tubular TGF-P1 and interstitial Col I were all up-regulated in CAAN rats (all P