1.Information Security in TCM Budget Monitoring Platform
Yong XIAO ; Shaowu SHEN ; Shuanggui TIAN ; Yu ZHANG ; Na ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;23(11):4-7
With constant development and application of new generation information technology such as big data, cloud computing and Internet of Things, traditional management style and thought patterns of TCM are being changed. It is particularly important to introduce information security into budget management of TCM projects. This article discussed security factors in TCM budget monitoring platform, organized key contents of information security construction, built information security model for monitoring platform, and analyzed security strategies for the construction of TCM budget monitoring platform, with a purpose to guarantee effective implementation of budget information management measures of TCM projects.
2.Effects of zoledronic acid on bone metabolism disturbance in the femur of type 1 diabetic rat models
Luning CAO ; Min CUI ; Lingzhi YU ; Na ZHANG ; Xu ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2015;(40):6402-6407
BACKGROUND:Osteoporosis caused by diabetes melitus as common secondary osteoporosis has been paid more and more attention recently. Zoledronic acid serves as a novel drug for osteoporosis, and its effect on osteoblasts in vivo remains unclear. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the changes of the expression of bone morphogenetic protein 2 andNoggin in the femur of type 1 diabetes melitus rats and the effect of zoledronic acid on them. METHODS:Models of type 1 diabetes melitus were established by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin in 130 Wistar rats. 3 days later, rats with blood sugar > 16.7 mmol/L for three consecutive times were considered as successful models, 120 in total. These models were randomly divided into model, prevention and treatment groups. Rats in the prevention and treatment groups were intravenously administered zoledronic acid (0.1 mg/kg) on the day of modeling and 2 weeks after model establishment. An additional 40 rats were injected with citrate buffer solution as control group. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Compared with the control group, femur bone mineral density, serum alkaline phosphatase levels, and femur bone morphogenetic protein 2 mRNA expression levels were significantly lower in the model group (P < 0.05), butNoggin mRNA expression significantly increased (P < 0.05). Compared with the model group, bone mineral density and bone morphogenetic protein 2 mRNA expression levels were significantly higher in the prevention and treatment groups (P < 0.05), butNoggin mRNA expression significantly lower (P < 0.05), and serum alkaline phosphatase levels gradualy restored. These results indicated that the bone metabolic disturbance occurs in early stage in rats with type 1 diabetes melitus. Zoledronic acid can promote bone formation, increase bone density, and improve bone metabolism.
3.Effect of luxS mutation on the oxidative stress of Streptococcus mutans
Danni YU ; Ya ZHANG ; Wei ZHAO ; Na LI ; Yuzhi HAN
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2012;(12):1057-1060
Objective To investigate the effect of luxS inactivation on the oxidative stress of Streptococcus mutans and perform preliminary analysis of potential mechanism.Methods Strains were grown to mid-logarithmic phase and divided into three groups,one was used as control and inoculated into normal TPY medium,and the other two groups were experimental groups,and there were separately inoculated into TPY containing 58.8 mmol/L hydrogen peroxideor TPY containing 58.8 mmol/L hydrogen peroxide and 0.1 mmol/L 2,2'-dipyridyl.The survival rate of strain was calculated at 0.5,1,and 2 h.All the data were statistically analyzed.Results Compared with the control group,the survival rate of luxS mutation was always higher than standard strain at all pre-determined time inexperimental groups (P<0.05),and compared with experimental group without iron chelator,the survival rate of strains was not raised with the added of iron chelator (P>0.05).Conclusion luxS gene is involved in oxidative stress tolerance of Streptococcus mutans,and the oxidative stress tolerance is not achieved by avoiding the toxic effects of the Fenton reaction
4.Sonographic evaluation of metastatic cervical lymph nodes.
Rui-na ZHAO ; Bo ZHANG ; Yu-xin JIANG
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2012;34(6):633-639
Cervical nodal metastases are common in patients with head and neck cancers. Early assessment is important for treatment planning and prognosis. Ultrasound has been widely used in the evaluation of neck lymph nodes, with common parameters including location, size, shape, boundary, hilus, echogenicity, vascular pattern, and resistance index. The diagnostic accuracy has been dramatically improved along with the introduction of new techniques including contrast-enhanced ultrasound, elastography, and ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy. Neck ultrasound has became an important tool in preoperative assessment and postoperative follow-up for patients with head and neck cancers.
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5.The value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the diagnosis of tuberculous mesenteric lymphadenitis
Gaoyi, YANG ; Wenzhi, ZHANG ; Jun, LI ; Dan, ZHAO ; Jun, MENG ; Tianzhuo, YU ; Na, FENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) 2015;(7):531-535
Objective To investigate the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) in the diagnosis of tuberculous mesenteric lymphadenitis by analyzing its enhancement pattern. Methods The conventional ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound images of 62 patients with tuberculous mesenteric lymphadenitis confirmed by needle core biopsy or surgery were retrospectively analyzed. The location, size, shape, internal echo and posterior enhancement of mesenteric lymph nodes were recorded. All cases were divided into two groups:the maximum diameter of the lymph node≤20 mm and the maximum diameter of the lymph node >20 mm, and the patterns of enhancement in two groups were analyzed. Results The conventional ultrasound of 62 cases with tuberculous mesenteric lymph nodes showed enlargement. And the echogenicity was hypoechoic or heterogeneity, containing punctate or clusters of calcification in 19 cases (30.6%). After CEUS, there were three forms of enhancements:rim enhancement in 29 cases (46.8%);inhomogeneous enhancement in 21cases (33.9%);non-enhancement in 12 cases (19.3%). Rim enhancement was more common in the≤20 mm group, while inhomogeneous enhancement was more common in the lymph nodes>20 mm. There was statistically significant difference of the enhancement type between the≤20 mm group and the>20 mm group (χ2=6.782, P=0.034). Conclusions Most of tuberculous mesenteric lymph nodes showed rim and inhomogeneous enhancement in CEUS, and the sizes of mesenteric lymph node tuberculosis influenced the CEUS enhancement patterns. CEUS may provide useful information for the diagnosis of the tuberculous mesenteric lymph node.
6.Research on characters of mycobacteriophage D29 aerosol
Zhanbo WEN ; Jie WANG ; Jianjun ZHAO ; Wenhui YANG ; Long YU ; Na LI ; Jianchun LU ; Jinsong LI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2008;28(2):123-126
Objective To investigate the aerosolized livability,aerosolized quantity and aerosol particle diameter,etc. of phage D29. Methods Phage D29 aerosol was produced in the aerosol test cabinet in negative pressure laboratory. TSI3321 aerodynamic particle sizer spectrometer was used for detecting the diameter of the aerosol particle. Bioaerosol particle median diameter was tested with Anderson six grade microorganism sampler. The aerosolized livability and quantity of phage D29 were determined by the variations of the concentrations and quantities of phage D29 before and after aerosolization.Results The aerodynamic diameter of phage D29 aerosol was 0.872 μm. Bioaerosol particle median diameter was 2.21 μm. The livability after aerosolization for 5,15,30,45,and 60 min were 89.78%,77.19%,48.86%,33.99%,30.12%,respectively. The aerosolized quantity of phage D29 was 232 μl/min. Conclusion The characters of the aerosolized livability,aerosolized quantity and aerosol particle diameter of phage D29 were thought to be suitable for further research into aerosol inhalation treatment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in animals.
8.Efficacy of L-Arabinose for bowel preparation before colonoscopy
Xin WANG ; Peng JIN ; Hui XIE ; Dongliang YU ; Aiqin LI ; Xiaojun ZHAO ; Na LI ; Jianqiu SHENG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2016;33(4):234-236
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of L?Arabinose for bowel preparation before colonos?copy. Methods A total of 170 patients who underwent colonoscopy were randomized into 2 groups. The ex?perimental group (n=85) used L?Arabinose for bowel preparation, while the control group (n=85) used polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution ( PEG?ELS ) . The degree of comfort, adverse effects, and the visibility during colonoscopy were observed. Results Premedication of L?Arabinose for bowel preparation yielded to more comfort ( U=-4?349,P=0?000) , less adverse effects (χ2=29?27,P=0?000) , and similar visibility during colonoscopy ( U=-0?875,P=0?381) compared with PEG?ELS. Conclusion L?Arabinose is safe, comfortable, and effective for bowel preparation before colonoscopy.
9.Relationship between serum lipid profile and thyroid function after thyroid hormone withdrawal in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma
Na DU ; Zhongchao WANG ; Qi SHENG ; Shuai YU ; Yunyang WANG ; Yangang WANG ; Xianjun ZHANG ; Shihua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2016;(2):112-116
Objective To observe the relationship between serum lipid concentration profiles and thyroid function after thyroid hormone withdrawal( THW) in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma( DTC) .Methods Sixty-five post-operative DTC patients who prepared to receive radioiodine ablation were included in this study.Serum thyroid hormones ( TSH, FT4 , FT3 ) and lipid profile [ total cholesterol ( TC ) , triglycerides ( TG ) , low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol(LDL-C), and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol(HDL-C)] levels were measured before and 3 weeks after THW.The relationship between serum lipid profile concentrations and thyroid hormone levels were measured.Results Before surgery, HDL-C level showed a significant positive correlation with TSH level(r=0.273, P=0.041), whereas other lipid profile did not show any significant correlation with thyroid hormones levels.Before THW, no correlation was observed between thyroid hormones and lipid profile.After 3 weeks′THW, the TC level was correlated with FT4 and FT3 levels(r were-0.321 and-0.415, respectively, both P<0.01).The LDL-C level was correlated with FT4 level(r=-0.347, P=0.005).The HDL-C level was significantly correlated with TSH, FT3, and FT4 levels (r were 0.342,-0.452, and-0.478, all P<0.01).The serum LDL-C level in patients with TSH above 50 mU/L(n=50) was higher than that in patients with TSH below 50 mU/L(n=15, P=0.001), while serum TC, TG and HDL-C levels were not significantly different between those two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion The serum lipid profile varies with the change of serum thyroid hormones after THW in postoperative DTC patients.
10.Screening and Identification of Endophytic Fungi from Schisandra chinensis with Antioxidant Activity
Yue ZHAO ; Yuan QIN ; Na LI ; Zhipeng LI ; Zhiqiang FAN ; Xiangyong YU ; Jingming JIA
China Pharmacy 2015;26(31):4384-4388
OBJECTIVE:To screen and identify endophytic fungi from Schisandra chinensis with antioxidant activity. METH-ODS:The tissue isolation skill was used to isolate endophytic fungi from roots,leaves,stems and fruits of S. chinensis. And anti-oxidant activity of endophytic fungi were screened by DPPH radical scavenging assay and hydroxyl radical scavenging assay. The to-tal DNA were extracted;the 18S rDNA ITS were amplified and sequenced with primer ITS1 and ITS4;the results of sequencing were analyzed comparatively based on homology to confirm the classification of active strains. RESULTS:23 strains were isolated from S. chinensis. GSR-12,isolated from roots of S. chinensis,had strong antioxidant activities. The scavenging rate on DPPH and the hydroxyl radical were 87.96% and 82.31% respectively. GSR-12 strain was identified as Clonostachys rosea by analyzed com-paratively. CONCLUSIONS:1 strain of C. rosea,isolated from roots of S. chinensis,has strong antioxidant activity.