1.The effect of long-term culture in vitro on biological characteristics of human adipose tissue derived stem cells
Hui-Wu LI ; Ke-Rong DAI ; Ting-Ting TANG ; Shengli XIA ; Yaokai GAN ; Yuanqing MAO ;
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2004;0(10):-
Objective To observe the effect of lnng-term in vitro culture on the biological properties of adipose-derived stem cells(ADSCs)as seeding cells of tissue engineering.Methods The surface makers and apoptosis of primary and passaged human ADSCs were identified by flow cytometric analysis.Osteogenic differentiation of ADSCs at different passages were identified by alkaline phosphatase(ALP),Von Kossa staining and RT-PCR respectively.Results The surface marker expression of mesenchymal stem cells on ADSCs was high and did not change with passages of the cells.The early apoptosis rate of the cells was 1% to 2%,and increased insignificantly from passage one to passage nine.The osteogenic potential of ADSCs confirmed by ALP,Von Kossa staining and RT-PCR was maintained to as late as passage eight.Conclusion Since the biological properties of ADSCs are stable,they can be served as optimal seeding cells for tissue engineering and regenerative research.
2.Research status on maternal pesticide exposure and offspring's risk of congenital heart disease
Yuanqing XIA ; Kena ZHAO ; Shenghui LI
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2018;21(12):840-845
We are interpreting the effects of maternal pesticide exposure during pregnancy on the heart development of offspring. Based on literature review till October 2018, 43 studies were included and three types of pesticide exposure (pesticides, herbicides and fungicides) were focused on. Our result show that maternal pesticide exposure during pregnancy could lead to an increased risk of congenital cardiovascular abnormalities in offsprings. Moreover, it is found that different types of pesticide exposure are associated with different subtypes of congenital heart disease. Generally and relatively, the evidence is consistent and strong for the following relationships: the associations of insecticide exposure with atrial septal defect, pulmonary valve stenosis and ventricular septal defects; the associations of herbicide exposure with transposition of the great arteries and ventricular septal defects; and the associations of bactericide exposure with hypoplastric left heart syndrome and aortic coarctation.
3.Sleep status of children aged 3-12 years in Shanghai
CHEN Yiting, LYU Jiajun, XIA Yuanqing, YIN Yong, TONG Shilu, ZHAO Anda, LI Shenghui
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(6):814-818
Objective:
To investigate the sleep characteristics of children aged 3-12 years old in Shanghai, and to provide a reference for improving pediatric sleep health.
Methods:
From April to June 2019, 16 542 children aged 3-12 years old were randomly selected from 31 kindergartens and 17 primary schods in Shanghai, and a cross sectional epidemiological survey was conducted using multi stage cluster sampling. The Children s Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) was used to evaluate sleep characteristics.
Results:
The bedtime routine of children in Shanghai was (21:27±00:36) and (21:46±00:46) on weekdays and weekends, respectively. Corresponding wake up times were (6:52±00:28) and (7:47±00:48), total sleep duration was (9.05±1.07) and (9.52±1.17)h, and the prevalence of inadequate sleep was 81.0% and 55.4%. The average score of sleep problems was (51.56±8.04), and the prevalence of disturbed sleep was 93.5%. With advancing age, the total sleep time of children in Shanghai decreased, and the difference in weekend weekday sleep patterns increased. Furthermore, two major sleep problems were observed, namely, short sleep duration and daytime sleepiness, which became increasingly more prominent. Girls usually went to bed later on weekdays and woke up later on weekends, and a greater difference in weekend weekday sleep patterns was observed. Moreover, psychological problems such as sleep anxiety were more serious among girls.
Conclusion
At present, children in Shanghai have insufficient sleep time and late bedtimes. Large differences in weekend weekday sleep patterns were observed, and various sleep problems were identified. Sleep related anxiety and differences in weekend weekday sleep patterns were particularly high among girls.
4.The expression and significance of cysteine-rich 61, connective tissue growth factor, vascular endothelial growth factor and microvascular density marked by CD105 in muscle tissue of patients with dermatomyosits and polymyosits
Kexia CHAI ; Lingshuang KONG ; Yuqi CHEN ; Shenglan WANG ; Li ZHANG ; Jie YANG ; Xia YUAN ; Yajing QIN ; Yuanqing CHEN ; Xia SUN
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2017;21(11):754-758
Objective By detecting vascular cysteine-rich 61(Cyr61) related factor,connective tissue growth factor (CTGF),vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and CD105 markers of microvascular density (MVD) of muscle tissue in patients with PM/DM,the role and significance of the expression of Cyr61,CTGF,VEGF and CD105 in the process of vascular lesions of dermatomyosits (DM) and polymyosits (PM) were discussed.Methods The expression of Cyr61,CTGF,VEGF and CD105 markers of micro vascular density (MVD) were detected in 10 cases of DM,10 cases of PM and 20 controls by using immunohistochemical Envision two step method.Data were analyzed using Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) statistical software.Fisher's exact probability analysis and Spearman correlation analysis were conducted.Results Compared with the control group,Cyr61,CTGF,VEGF positive expression rate in muscle tissue of patients with DM and PM group were significantly different (P<0.01),the positive expression rates of Cyr61,CTGF,VEGF in DM group and PM group were 90%,70%,90%,80%,80%,70%,and the control group (5%,10%,5%) respectively.In the muscle tissue of patients with DM and PM group,CD105 markers of capillaries could be seen,and MVD in DM and PM group were higher than that in the control group,the difference was statistically significant (F=8.103,P=0.001).Cyr61,CTGF and VEGF protein expression levels in muscle tissueof patients with DM and PM were positively correlated with MVD.Conclusion The muscle tissue of PM/DMpatients may have new blood vessels formation.Cyr61,CTGF,VEGF may be involved in the formation of newblood vessels in the PM/DM muscle tissue.The results of this study suggest that microvascular lesion plays animportant role in the immune pathogenesis of inflammatory myopathy such as PM/DM.
5.Prevalence of allergic diseases and associated factors among schoolaged children in Shanghai
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(8):1251-1256
Objective:
To examine the prevalence of allergic diseases in schoolaged children from Shanghai and to explore related factors so as to produce epidemiological data regarding allergic diseases in children.
Methods:
Multistage cluster sampling was used to carry out the study in Shanghai from April to June 2019. A total of 10 686 children aged 7-12 years from 17 primary schools participated in the survey. The International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC)Scale was used to evaluate allergic diseases. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the related factors.
Results:
The overall prevalence of allergic diseases among schoolaged children in Shanghai was 47.0%. A higher prevalence was observed among boys (50.4% vs 43.3% in girls, χ2=54.44, P<0.01). Common allergic diseases included asthma (13.9%), allergic rhinitis (18.2%), and atopic dermatitis (34.3%). The Logistic regression analysis showed that the common risk factors of asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis included the following:male gender (OR=1.52,1.44,1.22); mother has a bachelors degree or above (OR=1.26,1.77,1.84); family history of allergic diseases (OR=2.87,4.24,2.57); only child (OR=1.16,1.28,1.22); curtain cleaning frequency <1 time/month (OR=1.41,1.79,1.77); room not cleaned daily (OR=1.14,1.18,1.20); and dust exposure frequency ≥1 time/month (OR=1.45,1.56,1.42), all P<0.05. These three types of allergic diseases were also associated with unique risk factors that dependent on socialenvironmentalbehavioral factors.
Conclusion
Compared with previous data, the prevalence of allergic diseases among schoolaged children in Shanghai increased significantly in 2019. The related influencing factors involve multiple variables including demographics, environmental exposure and behavior, which warrant further exploration.
6.Association between breastfeeding and sleep onset delay among school aged children
ZHAO Anda, CHEN Yiting, LYU Jiajun, XIA Yuanqing, YIN Yong, TONG Shilu, LI Shenghui
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(6):823-828
Objective:
To explore the association between exclusive breastfeeding and sleep onset delay among school aged children, and to provide a reference for promoting childhood sleep health.
Methods:
A total of 10 686 children aged 7-12 years old were recruited from 17 primary schools in Shanghai using the multi stage sampling method from April to June 2019. The duration of sleep onset delay and exclusive breastfeeding were identified using the Children s Sleep Habits Questionnaire and a self designed questionnaire, respectively. The association between the duration of exclusive breastfeeding and the score and the risk of sleep onset delay were estimated using linear regression and a Logistic regression model, respectively.
Results:
After adjusting for confounding factors, compared with never exclusive breastfeeding, the score of sleep onset delay decreased by 0.07, 0.08 and 0.05 in cases that involved exclusive breastfeeding for less than 3 months, 3-6 months and more than 6 months, respectively; and the odds of sleep onset delay decreased by 39.0%(OR=0.61, 95%CI=0.47-0.79), 41.1%(OR=0.59, 95%CI=0.47-0.75) and 21.1%(OR=0.79, 95%CI=0.65-0.96), respectively. Similar findings were observed in analyses stratified by gender, although the association was stronger among boys. Moreover, administration of probiotics or yogurt only improved sleep onset delay in those who were exclusively breastfed for no more than 6 months.
Conclusion
Longer durations of exclusive breastfeeding were associated with a lower risk of sleep onset delay among school aged children. However, exclusive breastfeeding for over 6 months diminished the protective effect that was otherwise observed on sleep onset delay.