1.Methods for Sediment Toxicity Evaluation
Zhonghua ZHAO ; Lu ZHANG ; Xin YU
Journal of Environment and Health 1992;0(05):-
Three widely used methods of sediment toxicity evaluation were introduced in the present paper, including organism toxicity tests, toxicity identification evaluation(TIE) and sediment quality guidelines(SQGs). Compared with the chemical analysis, toxicity tests have an advantage of taking the bioavailability of POPs into account, however, it fails to identify the causative toxicants. TIE, integrating with physicochemical analysis, implicates the specific pollutants in a tiered approach, and by which effective remediation can be designed accordingly. The sediment toxicity can be identified more quickly and appropriately by SQGs than by the former two methods. The differences among the different SQGs constituted by different standards may affect their values for toxicity evaluation. Extensive and reliable SQGs had been acquired to improve their utility. Finally, the combination of chemical analysis, toxicity tests and in situ bioassays will be the trend of sediment toxicity evaluation in the future.
2.Study on relationship between working pressure and mental health for nurses of transfusion room in paediatric department
Yinzhen YU ; Hongxia YANG ; Xin ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2012;28(25):20-21
Objective To learn the relationship between working pressure and mental health for nurse of transfusion room in pediatric department.Methods 120 nurses of transfusion room whose working years above half a year were investigated by questionnaire from January 2010 to December 2011.Results The maximal score of working pressure was working environment and resource (3.27±0.47),while the minimum was interpersonal relationship (1.80±0.68).The score of SCL-90 of the research group was higher than domestic model.More working pressures of transfusion room in pediatric department were positive correlated with SCL-90.Conclnsions In order to keep nurse sound in body and mind,the working pressure should be desolved in many ways.
4.Effects of naloxone on IL-1?-induced fever and the content of cAMP and HSP70 in hypothalamus in rats
Xin QIN ; Yu CAO ; Huiling WANG ; Hongyan ZHAO ; Shufen ZHAO
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2003;0(10):-
Aim To study the role and mechanism of opioid receptor on IL-1?-induced fever.Methods Rats were dealed with intracerebreventricular administration of naloxone and/or IL-1?.Changes in body temperature were measured.The content of cAMP and HSP70 expression in hypothalamus were detected.Results Naloxone can limit IL-1?-induced fever and decrease the content of cAMP and HSP70 expression in hypothalamus(P
5.Application of antibiotic cement-coated locking plates in induced membrane technique for treating post-traumatic tibial osteomyelitis
Xin YU ; Shuo JIA ; Hongri WU ; Shengpeng YU ; Zhao XIE
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2017;33(6):539-543
Objective To investigate the clinical outcome of post-traumatic tibial osteomyelitis treated by induced membrane technique combined with the antibiotic cement-coated locking plate.Methods A restrospective case series analysis was made on 71 cases of post-traumatic tibial osteomyelitis treated by induced membrane technique from September 2014 to September 2014.There were 55 males and 16 females, aged 18-60 years(mean, 37.4 years).Mean length of bone defect following debridement was 4.5 cm(range, 4-11 cm).Antibiotic cement-coated locking plates were used to provide the stability of the bone defects after one-stage debridement.Bone grafting and exchanging the plates with ntramedullary nails were done during the second-stage surgery.Parameters were monitored dynamically after operation to evaluate infection recurrence and bone healing, including C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), clinical features(sinus formation, redness and swelling, warmth and pain) and X-ray films of the involved limbs.Results All patients were followed up for 13-25 months (mean, 19.5 months).There was no sign of recurring infection and CRP and ESR were normal in all cases after the first stage surgery.However, four cases (6%) had recurrent infection with sinus exudates and their CRP and ESR were abnormal after the second stage surgery, and further treatments were carried out on these patients.Follow-up showed bony union in all patients within mean 5.5 months (range, 4-6 months).Conclusion Induced membrane technique with antibiotic cement-coated locking plates for treatment of post-traumatic tibial osteomyelitis can shorten bone healing time and decrease infection recurrent rate without obvious impact on osteogenic activity.
6.Expression of Janus kinase/signal transduction and transcriptional activation (JAK1 and STAT3) in liver of fluorosis rats
Zhijian ZHU ; Yanni YU ; Xin TAO ; Lina ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2015;34(10):733-738
Objective To explore the role of Janus kinase/signal transduction and transcriptional activation (JAK/STAT) pathway in rat liver damaged by excessive fluorine.Methods Thirty-six healthy Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomized by weight and divided into three groups (6 males and 6 females per group):a control group (drunk water containing NaF <1 mg/L) and two fluorosis groups (drunk water containing NaF of 5 mg/L and 50 mg/ L).After 6 months of experiment treatment,the fluorine contents of urine and bone were detected by fluorine-ion electrode method.The rats liver function was determined by automatic blood chemical analyzer.The protein expression of Janus kinase (JAK1),signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT3),B-cell lymphoma/ leukemia-2 (Bcl-2) and Bcl-associated x protein (Bax) were detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and protein imprinting (Western blotting).The activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD),glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX) and the content of lipid peroxide (LPO) in liver tissue were determined with oxidative stress kit.Results The fluorine contents in the urine and bone in low-[(1.90 ± 0.12)mg/L,(210.37 ± 15.81)mg/kg] and high-dose [(2.20 ± 0.17)mg/L,(222.84 ± 10.21)mg/kg] fluoride groups were higher than those of control group [(1.74 ± 0.11)mg/L;(165.48 ± 10.37) mg/kg,F =33.840,69.149,P <0.05];the activity of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) in high-dose fluorosis group [(69.83 ± 11.18),(167.56 ± 50.85) U/L] was higher than those of control group [(42.67 ± 7.07),(126.31 ± 16.76)U/L,F =32.135,4.984,all P <0.05];the protein expression of JAK1,STAT3 and Bax (1.56 ± 0.31,1.49 ± 0.49,1.41 ± 0.55) in high-dose fluorosis group were significantly higher than those of control group(1.01 ± 0.11,1.04 ± 0.15,0.87 ± 0.21,F=10.923,5.361,5.009,all P<0.05),and Bcl-2 (0.61 ± 0.15) was significantly lower in high-dose fluorosis group than control group (1.04 ± 0.17,F =16.017,P <0.05);the activities of SOD and GSH-PX [(7.22 ± 0.88),(7.23 ± 2.47)U/mg prot] were significantly lower in high-dose fluorosis group than control group [(9.52 ± 1.51),(12.01 ± 5.16)U/mg prot,F =11.627,4.824,all P <0.05],and the contents of LPO [(9.23 ± 2.24)μmol/g prot] was significantly higher in high-dose fluorosis group than control group [(6.09 ± 1.55)μmol/g prot,F =7.457,P <0.05].Conclusion JAK/STAT signaling pathway and the oxidative stress,apoptosis may be the pathogenesis of liver damage in chronic fluorosis.
7.The expression of human tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2(TIMP-2)gene in rat aortic smooth muscle cells mediated by adenoviral vector
Xin ZHAO ; Peirui ZHANG ; Xianghai YU ; Mingfang LIAO
Chinese Journal of Current Advances in General Surgery 2004;0(05):-
Objective:To construct an adenoviral vect or carrying human tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2(TIMP-2)gene in order to mediate the expression of TIMP-2 gene in vascular smooth muscle cells(SMC)i n vitro. Methods:A recombinant adenovirus(AdhTIMP-2)containging human TIM P-2 cDNA fragment was generated by homologous recombination in BJ5183 bacteria. Recombinant plasmids were screened by alteration of antibiotics.The adenovirus v ector was then packaged and amplified in 293 cells.The SMC of rat aortic were is olated and cultured in vitro and been infected with AdhTIMP-2.The expression of TIMP-2 was detected by the techniques of Western blot and RT-PCR. Results:The recombinant adenoviral vector carrying human TI MP-2 was constructed. The titer was 4?1011efu/ml after purification.The AdhTIMP-2 could infect the cultured VSMC efficiently(MOI=100,infection ra te=94%).The expression of TIMP-2 gene in those infected cells was detected by R T-PCR.After the cells were infected with AdhTIMP-2 24hours,TIMP-2 protein cou ld be detected in the conditioned medium by Western blot. Conclusion:The recombinant adenoviral vector carrying human TIMP -2 is successfully constructed and AdhTIMP-2 can efficently mediate the expres sion of TIMP-2 gene in cultured VSMC,paving the way for further application in vascular disease gene therapy.
8.Effect Evaluation of Prophylactic Application of Antibiotics in Cardiothoracic Surgery before and after Clini-cal Pharmacist Intervention
Airong YU ; Xing FAN ; Yan ZHAO ; Shuibo ZHU ; Huawen XIN
China Pharmacy 2015;(26):3720-3722
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of clinical pharmacist intervention on prophylactic application of antibiotics in cardiothoracic surgery. METHODS:Medical records of patients underwent cardiothoracic surgery were collected from our hospi-tal during Mar. to Apr. in 2014 (before intervention) and during Jun. to Jul. in 2014 (after intervention). Those were divided into pre-intervention group(n=115)and post-intervention group(n=119). The prophylactic application effect of antibiotics was com-pared before and after intervention. RESULTS:After intervention,the rates of prophylactic application were decreased significantly from 96.5% to 72.3%;the rationality rate of antibiotics selection was improved significantly from 27.9% to 94.2%;The course of prophylactic medication decreased significantly from(5.4±2.8)days to(2.3±1.8)days;the difference had statistical significance before and after intervention(P<0.01). The postoperative infection rate was decreased from 13.0% to 5.9%,the difference had no statistical significance(P=0.074). The average hospitalization time,average drug costs,and average hospitalization expenses were decreased significantly,the difference had statistical significance(P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS:Clinical pharmacist inter-vention to prophylactic application of antibiotics in cardiothoracic surgery can control the infection effective and guarantee reason-able and safe use of drugs during perioperative period.
9.Consistency Evaluation of the Dissolution of Generic and Original Preparations of Dronedarone Hydrochlo-ride Tablet
Xin ZHAO ; Guohua CHEN ; Qiongzhu WU ; Haitang TENG ; Tingting YU
China Pharmacy 2016;27(30):4278-4281
OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for the dissolution determination of Dronedarone hydrochloride tablet,and eval-uate the quality consistency of its generic and original preparations. METHODS:UV spectrometry was performed on the column of 288 nm,dissolution media of Phosphate buffer solution (pH4.5),0.1 mol/L Hydrochloric acid solution [adding into 0.5% sodium dodecyl sulfate(SDS)],Phosphate buffer solution [pH6.8,adding into 0.5%SDS] and water,volume of dissolution medium was 1 000 ml,rotation speed was 75 r/min,the dissolution of generic and original preparations of Dronedarone hydrochloride tablet was detected,and the similarity of dissolution curve was evaluated by calculating the similarity factor (f2). RESULTS:The linear range of dronedarone hydrochloride was 2.147-25.764 μg/ml;RSDs of precision,stability and reproducibility tests were lower than 2.0%;recoveries 4 dissolution media were 99.53%-101.05%(RSD=0.48%,n=9),98.95%-100.05%(RSD=0.39%,n=9), 99.54%-100.20%(RSD=0.24%,n=9)and 98.54%-100.06%(RSD=0.44%,n=9). In the 4 dissolution media,f2 of the dissolu-tion curve of 3 batches of generic and original preparations of Dronedarone hydrochloride tablet was 56,60,63,68,68,52,59, 67,65,68,76,62,respectively. CONCLUSIONS:The method is suitable for the dissolution determination of Dronedarone hydro-chloride tablet;meanwhile,the in vitro dissolution curves of generic and original preparations of Dronedarone hydrochloride tablet show similarity,so the quality consistency is good.
10.Characteristics of GFP-hMPV infection in BALB/c and SCID mice
Chunmei YU ; Rongpei LI ; Xin CHEN ; Ping LIU ; Xiaodong ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2012;(11):930-933
Objective To compare the characteristics of hMPV infection in BALB/c and SCID mice.Methods BALB/c and SCID mice were infected intranasally with GFP-rhMPV,and sacrificed on day 3,5,7,9 and 14 post inoculation.Heart,liver,spleen,lungs,kidneys and brain of the animals were used for viral isolation,titration,pulmonary histopathology and detection of GFP-hMPV mRNA expression by RT-PCR and real-time PCR.Results Live viruses were successfully isolated from the lungs of infected mice.Viral titers peaked on the 5th day post inoculation.Viruses remained to be detectable on the 14th day post inoculation in SCID mice,but not in BALB/c mice,whereas genomic RNA of GFP-rhMPV was detectable by PCR targeting F gene in infected BALB/c mice.Live viruses were not able to be isolated from heart,liver,spleen,kidney and brain,neither was genomic RNA of hMPV able to be detected on the 5 th day post inoculation by RT-PCR and real-time PCR.Histopathology of lungs was characterized by interstitial pneumonia on 5 days post inoculation.Lung pathology score of BALB/c mice group was slightly lower than SCID,and the difference was not statistically significant.Conclusion GFP-rhMPV can only replicate in the immunocompetent and immunodeficient mouse lungs,but not in other organs.As compared to that in BALB/c mice,the viral replication appears to be more efficiently and for longer time in SCID mouse lungs probably due to the absence of host cellular and humaral immunity,but this does not necessarily result in more severe pathological lesion.