1.Effect of remifentanil pretreatment on lipid peroxidation following acute myocardial ischemia/reperfusion in rabbits
Yiyun CAO ; Jinhai MENG ; Hong LIAO ; Shen QU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2010;30(10):1204-1207
Objective To investigate the effect of remifentanil pretreatment on lipid peroxidation following acute myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (1/R) in rabbits. MethodsForty healthy adult rabbits of both sexes weighing 1.5-2.5 kg were randomly divided into 5 groups (n = 8 each): group control (group Ⅰ ); group I/R(group Ⅱ ); group morphine pretreatment + I/R (group Ⅲ ); group remifentanil (group Ⅳ ) and group remifentanil pretreatment + I/R (group Ⅴ ). The animals were anesthetized with intraperitoneal 2% pentobarbital 45 mg/kg and were mechanically ventilated after tracheal intubation. PET CO2 was maintained between 35-45 mm Hg. Myocardial I/R was induced by iv pituitrin 2.5 U/kg in group Ⅱ , Ⅲ and Ⅴ. In group Ⅰ and Ⅳ normal saline 0.3 ml/kg was injected iv instead of pituitrin. In group Ⅲ morphine 3.3 mg/kg was injected iv at 30 min before iv pituitrin. In group Ⅳ and V remifentanil was infused at 3.3 μg· kg-1 ·min-1 for 30 min before iv normal saline and pituitrin.Venous blood samples were taken before (baseline) and at 24 h and 48 h after iv pituitrin for determination of serum cTnI concentration. The myocardial specimens were taken at T3 after blood sampling for microscopic examination and determination of SOD activity and MDA content. ResultsIntravenous pituitrin 2.5 U/kg significantly increased serum cTnI concentration and myocardial MDA content and decreased myocardial SOD activity in group Ⅱas compared with group Ⅰ . Morphine or remifentanil preatment significantly attenuated the myocardial I/R-induced changes mentioned above. Microscopic examination showed that myocardial tissue damages were ameliorated in group V as compared with group Ⅱ . ConclusionRemifentanil pretreament can attenuate acute myocardial ischemic injury by inhibiting lipid peroxidation.
2.Research advances in quantitative detection of single cell protein
Yiyun SHEN ; Xiemin QI ; Qinxin SONG ; Guohua ZHOU
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2015;(5):521-531
Proteins presence and differences of the expression level can clarify the physiological or pathological changes in organisms;so the quantitative detection of proteins is vital for disease mechanism research;diagnosis and prognosis evaluation.Traditional protein quantitation methods at the tissue level reflected the average protein expression in cells;but ignore the differences between individual cells.In contrast;approaches for quantitative detection at single-cell level can better reflect the differences.Recently;a number of approaches for such detec-tion have been proposed;including microfluidics;microwell-based technology;optical fiber nanobiosensor;activity-based probe technology and mass spectrometry.The principles;advantages and drawbacks of these approaches are briefly introduced in this review.
3.Clinical observasion of Pingchuan Decoction combined with routine western medicine therapy for the children with acute attack of bronchial asthma
Yuxia MEI ; Yiyun SHEN ; Xiaomin LIU ; Jianer YU ; Cheng ZHUANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2021;43(5):452-456
Objective:To explore the clinical effect of Pingchuan Decoction combined with routine western medicine therapy in the treatment of acute attack of bronchial asthma in children. Methods:From January 2017 to June 2019, 118 children with acute attack of bronchial asthma were selected from the Seventh People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and they were randomly divided into control group (59 cases) and observation group (59 cases) according to the random number table. The control group was treated with routine western medicine therapy, and the observation group was treated with Pingchuan Decoction on the base of control group, and both groups were treated for 14 days. The main symptom scores before and after treatment were evaluated. The percentage of forced vital capacity expressed as percent predicted (FVC% pred) and the forced expiratory volume in 1 second expressed as percent predicted (FEV1% pred) were measured by pulmonary function meter. The levels of CD3 +, CD4 + and CD4 +/CD8 + in peripheral blood were detected by flow cytometry. The adverse reactions during the treatment were recorded and the clinical efficacy was evaluated. Results:The total clinical effective rate was 93.2% (55/59) in the observation group and 71.2% (42/59) in the control group, where the difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( χ2=9.790, P=0.002). After treatment, the scores of cough, wheezing and wheezing rale in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t=27.695, 17.573, 32.827, P<0.001). After treatment, FVC% pred [(80.21 ± 4.06)% vs. (71.71 ± 3.95)%, t=11.526], FEV1% pred [(78.84±3.92)% vs. (72.26 ± 3.59)%, t=9.508] in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group ( P<0.01). The levels of CD3 + [(74.05 ± 5.13)% vs. (67.44 ± 4.98)%, t=7.101], CD4 + [(48.43 ± 4.31)% vs. (42.20 ± 4.06)%, t=8.082] and the ratio of CD4 +/CD8 + (1.67 ± 0.29 vs. 1.34 ± 0.25, t=6.620) in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group ( P<0.01). During the treatment, the incidence of adverse reactions was 10.2% (6/59) in the observation group and 6.8% (4/59) in the control group, and there was no significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=0.437, P=0.509). Conclusion:The Pingchuan Decoction combined with routine western medicine therapy can reduce the clinical symptoms of children with acute attack of bronchial asthma, improve lung function, improve organism immunity and clinical effect with safety.
4.Prevalence of influenza A and variation of H1N1 influenza A virus in Shanghai area in 2009
Xihong Lü ; Yiyun TAN ; Liwen JU ; Huiguo SHEN ; Yingyang GAO ; Haiyan XIONG ; Qingwu JIANG
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2010;28(6):336-342
Objective To understand epidemic characteristics of human influenza A and the genetic and antigenic variations of H1N1 influenza A isolates in Shanghai area in 2009. Methods Throat swabs were collected from patients with influenza-like illness in the sentinel surveillance clinic in Shanghai area in 2009, then inoculated in Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cell lines. The types of influenza were identified by direct immunofluorescence assay (DIF) and the subtypes were determined by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Segments of hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) genes of some 2009 H1N1 influenza A isolates were amplified and sequenced. HA and NA gene mutations of 2009 H1N1 influenza A isolates were analyzed. Results Seasonal H1N1 and H3N2 influenza A viruses co-circulated during the spring of 2009 in Shanghai area. Seasonal H3N2 began to co-circulate with 2009 H1N1 in August (the 32nd week) and finally2009 H1N1 became dominate since the 40th week. The phylogenetic tree of 2009 H1N1 HA segment revealed that the isolates from different regions and months were interspersed with each other, but all were clustered into one branch which closed to strains in Spain, Russia, Denmark and other European countries. Mutations were found in some HA amino acid sites, but none of them was in the antigenic determinant region. No change was observed in the 274 NA amino acid residues which were related to the drug resistance to oseltamivir. PB2 protein analysis showed that the 627 and 701 amino acid residues were glutamic acid and aspartic acid respectively, which were the same encoded amino acid with avian flu PB2 protein. Conclusions Seasonal H1N1 and H3N2 co-circulated in the spring of 2009, then both 2009 H1N1 and seasonal H3N2 were prevalent in Summer and Autumn, and 2009 H1N1 finally became dominate in Autumn. Compared to early 2009 H1N1 strains, variations are detected in H1N1 influenza A viruses, but none of them has epidemiological influence, and viruses still show high affinity with human and low-pathogenic characteristics.
5.Diagnostic value of high frequency ultrasound in the sebaceous gland carcinoma of eyelid
Rui SHEN ; Rongqi CHENG ; Wenjuan SU ; Chunyan JIA ; Guijuan YE ; Yiyun WANG ; Li WAN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2014;23(1):35-39
Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of high frequency ultrasound in sebaceous gland carcinoma of eyelid (SC).Methods The ultrasonic characteristic for 11 cases with eyelid SC were respectively analyzed by using 13 MHz high frequency ultrasound and 22 MHz ultra-high frequency ultrasound.Results Through 13 MHz high frequency ultrasound,in 7 patients who exhibited Pagetoid invasion the lid shin thickness of tumor side displays no significant alteration in a comparison with normal side.Furthermore,the color Doppler flow imaging (CDFI) evealed a branch-like blood flow surrounding the masses in all cases,but the blood flow of seven patients with Pagetoid invasion had no difference compared with the healthy side.On 22 MHz ultra-high frequency ultrasound examination,slit-like low echo was found in 9 ;transition zone of tumor infiltration can be identified in 9 ; the echo of tumors with Pagetoid invasion was lower than the healthy side and the skin thickness of tumors with Pagetoid invasion was thicker (0.6 ±0.1) mm than the healthy side.CDFI revealed that mesh-basket like blood flow was rich in all patients,the small branch blood vessels arrived at subcutaneous,and vasa vasorum were found in some patients.The region with Pagetoid invasion was rich in blood flow.The sonography findings on 13 MHz and 22 MHz high frequency ultrasound examination were compared with chisquare test.There were significant differences on homogeneous echo,slit-like low echo,transition zone of tumor infiltration,infiltration skin thickness,blood distribution,central blood vessels,vasa vasorum,blood flow in the region with Pagetoid invasion (x2 =12.571,15.231,15.231,4.701,22.000,15.231,4.899,10.267,P<0.05).Conclusions Slit-like low echo in the mass is a main finding of eyelid sebaceous gland cercinoma on the 22 MHz ultra-high frequency ultrasound.The ultra-high frequency ultrasound can accurately reveal the skin depth infiltrated by the eyelid sebaceous gland cercinoma and this method can provide solid guidance for clinical treatment strategies.
6.Screening and intervention of psychological moderate and high risk pregnant women
Shuhua QIAN ; Xinli ZHU ; Beibei SHEN ; Huixin ZHOU ; Xiao WANG ; Xian XIA ; Shenxun SHI ; Yiyun CAI ; Yan DING
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2020;36(16):1224-1230
Objective:To find out the occurrence of anxiety and depressive symptoms, and the major risk factors, and the participation rate, as well as the experience of medical personnel who are involved in the intervention.Methods:Since January 2018, a pilot intervention had been carried out on pregnant women registered in the antenatal clinic. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale and the Patient Health Questionnaires were used as screening tools for anxiety and depression symptoms, and risk factors were screened too. Interventions were carried out on the psychological moderate and high risk women by obstetric medical staff and mental health personnel. A qualitative interview was conducted on the intervention providers.Results:A total of 9 488 pregnant women were included, and the positive rate of moderate anxiety symptoms was 3.0%, the positive rate of severe anxiety symptoms was 1.4%; the positive rate of moderate depression symptoms was 18.1%, and the positive rate of severe depressive symptoms was 5.2%; the comorbidity rate of anxiety and depression symptoms was 3.4%. The first three risk factors for pregnant women with anxiety symptoms were: once had premenstrual stress symptom, excessive fear of fetal growth, previous abnormal maternal history; the first three risk factors for pregnant women with depressive symptoms: once had premenstrual stress symptom, previous abnormal maternal history, this pregnancy was cherished; the first three risk factors for pregnant women with moderate and above anxiety combined with depression were: once had premenstrual stress symptom, excessive fear of fetal growth, and fear the delivery process is not successful. Among the psychological moderate risk pregnant women, 19.1% participated in the midwife joint counselor clinic, and 1.7% participated in the obstetrician joint psychological specialist nurse clinic, 2.2% of the pregnant women with high risk participated in the psychological multidisciplinary consultation, and 1.7% referred to the psychiatric department. From the interviews, providers believed that it was necessary to further strengthen the ability of psychological intervention capacity, and the psychological screening tools needed to be improved, and the problems sought by pregnant women involved in physical, psychological and social aspects, and the influence of pregnant women's treatment compliance included multiple factors.Conclusions:The psychological health care service during pregnancy was feasible, but the screening scales needed further examination. The mental health care ability of obstetric medical staff needed to be strengthened, and the compliance of pregnant women with mental health services needed to be improved.
7.Quantifying carotid stiffness in a pre-hypertensive population with ultrafast ultrasound imaging
Xuehui MA ; Zhengqiu ZHU ; Yinping WANG ; Bixiao SHEN ; Xuezhong JIANG ; Wenjun LIU ; Yiyun WU ; Chong ZOU ; Yun LUAN ; Hui GAO ; Hui HUANG
Ultrasonography 2023;42(1):89-99
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to assess carotid stiffening in a pre-hypertensive (PHT) population using ultrafast pulse wave velocity (ufPWV).
Methods:
This study retrospectively enrolled 626 individuals who underwent clinical interviews, serum tests, and assessments of the systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT), pulse wave velocity-beginning of systole (PWV-BS), and pulse wave velocity-end of systole (PWV-ES) between January 2017 and December 2021. The patients were divided into three groups according to their blood pressure (BP)—normal BP (NBP): SBP <130 mmHg and DBP <80 mmHg (n=215); PHT: 130 mmHg≤SBP<140 mmHg and/or 80 mmHg≤DBP<90 mmHg (n=119); hypertensive (HT): SBP ≥140 mmHg and/or DBP ≥90 mmHg (n=292). Correlation analyses and comparisons were performed among the groups and in the cIMT subgroups (cIMT ≥0.050 cm and <0.050 cm).
Results:
cIMT and PWV-ES significantly differed among the BP groups (P<0.05). The BP groups had similar PWV-BS when cIMT <0.050 cm or cIMT ≥0.050 cm (all P>0.05). However, the NBP group had a notably lower PWV-ES than the PHT (P<0.001 and P=0.024) and HT (all P<0.001) groups in both cIMT categories, while the PWV-ES in the PHT group were not significantly lower than in the HT group (all P>0.05).
Conclusion
Carotid morphological and biomechanical properties in the PHT group differed from those in the NBP group. ufPWV could be used for an early evaluation of carotid stiffening linked to pre-hypertension.
8.Carotid stiffening predicts cardiovascular risk stratification in mid-life: non-invasive quantification with ultrafast ultrasound imaging
Zhengqiu ZHU ; Lingshan CHEN ; Wenjun LIU ; Yiyun WU ; Chong ZOU ; Xinyi ZHANG ; Shanshan HE ; Yinping WANG ; Bixiao SHEN ; Xuehui MA ; Hui GAO ; Yun LUAN ; Hui HUANG
Ultrasonography 2022;41(3):462-472
Purpose:
The present study investigated the association between Systematic COronary Risk Evaluation (SCORE)-estimated cardiovascular risk and carotid stiffening in a middle-aged population using ultrafast pulse wave velocity (ufPWV).
Methods:
This study enrolled 683 participants without known cardiovascular disease or diabetes mellitus who underwent ufPWV measurements. Clinical interviews, physical examinations, laboratory findings, carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT), pulse wave velocity (PWV) at the beginning of systole (PWV-BS), and PWV at the end of systole (PWV-ES) were assessed. Each participant underwent an assessment of SCORE risk based on major cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs), including age, sex, smoking, systolic blood pressure (SBP), and total cholesterol (TC). Crude and adjusted odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals and ordinal logistic regression were used. Overall CVRFs were adjusted to assess ORs.
Results:
cIMT and carotid stiffening in PWV-BS and PWV-ES were significantly different between sex subgroups (all P<0.05), but only PWV-ES increased gradually in age and SCORE-estimated risk subgroups (all P<0.05). Compared with cIMT (r=0.388, P<0.001) and PWV-BS (r=0.159, P<0.001), PWV-ES was more strongly correlated with SCORE categories (r=0.405, P<0.001). Higher PWV-ES values were associated with SCORE categories independently of sex, SBP, TC, and smoking in moderate-risk and high-risk subgroups (OR, 1.63; P<0.001 and OR, 2.12; P=0.024, respectively), but were not independent of age in all risk subgroups (all P>0.05).
Conclusion
Carotid stiffening quantified by ufPWV is linked to SCORE categories, and elevated PWV-ES may aid in cardiovascular risk stratification.