1.Adonesine A1 receptor and megalin defect in diabetic mice with early kidney disease
Dongli TIAN ; Xiaoxiao SHI ; Jing WANG ; Xiaoyan PENG ; Lubin XU ; Yubing WEN ; Limeng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2017;33(2):120-125
Objective To observe the effect of adenosine A1 receptor (A1AR) on the megalin defect in type 1 diabetic mice with early kidney disease.Methods 7-8 week-old,baseline body weight and fasting blood glucose matched wild type (WT) C57BL/6J mice were selected,and randomly divided into two groups:control group (n=6) and WT DM group (n=6).In the same way,male A1AR knock-out C57BL/6J mice were selected as A1AR-/-DM group (n=6).DM model was established by intraperitoneal injection of streptozocin.The blood glucose (BG),body weight (BW),kidney weight (KW),24 h proteinuria (24hUP) and albumin creatine ratio (ACR) were measured at 4 weeks.The renal pathological lesion was observed and the expression of megalin in proximal tubules was examined by immunohistochemistry.The expression of caspase-1,IL-18 and A1AR were detected by Western blotting.Results At 4th week,compared with WT control mice,the BG,BW,KW and 24hUP of WT DM mice were increased significantly (n=6,P < 0.01),with the pathological glomerular enlargement,mesangial cell proliferation,extracellular matrix accumulation and renal tubule hypertrophy being observed.Immunohistochemistry revealed decreased expression of megalin,an important multiligand protein receptor on the brush border of proximal tubular epithelial cells in WT DM mice,which was correlated with 24hUP (r=-0.645,P < 0.01).Compared with the control mice,the expressions of caspase-1,IL-18 and A1AR were significantly increased in WT DM mice (P < 0.05).For A1AR-/-DM mice,more serious pathological lesion and megalin defect,together with increasing of casapase-1 and heavier proteinuria were observed than those in WT DM mice.Conclusion A1AR may play a protective role in megalin expression of diabetic mice with early kidney disease,in which the mechanism may be associated with caspase-1 related pyroptosis pathway.The details need further exploration.
2.Complete genome and phylogenetic analysis of bovine papillomavirus type 15 in Southern Xinjiang dairy cow
Jianjun HU ; Wanqi ZHANG ; Surinder Singh CHAUHAN ; Changqing SHI ; Yumeng SONG ; Yubing ZHAO ; Zhehong WANG ; Long CHENG ; Yingyu ZHANG
Journal of Veterinary Science 2020;21(6):e73-
Background:
Bovine papilloma is a neoplastic disease caused by bovine papillomaviruses (BPVs), which were recently divided into 5 genera and at least 24 genotypes.
Objectives:
The complete genome sequence of BPV type 15 (BPV Aks-02), a novel putative BPV type from skin samples from infected cows in Southern Xinjiang China, was determined by collecting warty lesions, followed by DNA extraction and amplicon sequencing.
Methods:
DNA was analyzed initially by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using the degenerate primers FAP59 and FAP64. The complete genome sequences of the BPV Aks-02 were amplified by PCR using the amplification primers and sequencing primers. Sequence analysis and phylogenetic analysis were performed using bio-informatic software.
Results:
The nucleotide sequence of the L1 open reading frame (ORF) of BPV Aks-02 was 75% identity to the L1 ORF of BPV-9 reference strain from GenBank. The complete genome consisted of 7,189 base pairs (G + C content of 42.50%) that encoded 5 early (E8, E7, E1, E2, and E4) and 2 late (L1 and L2) genes. The E7 protein contained a consensus CX2CX29CX 2 C zinc-binding domain and a LxCxE motif. Among the different members of this group, the percentages of the complete genome and ORFs (including 5 early and 2 late ORFs) sequence identity of BPV Aks-02 were closer to the genus Xipapillomavirus 1 of the Xipapillomavirus genus.Phylogenetic analysis and sequence similarities based on the L1 ORF of BPV Aks-02 revealed the same cluster.
Conclusions
The results suggest that BPV type (BPV Aks-02) clustered with members of the Xipapillomavirus genus as BPV 15 and were closely related to Xipapillomavirus 1.
3.Peritubular capillaries injury and its association with clinical characteristics and long term renal survival in primary malignant nephrosclerosis patients
Peng XIA ; Jiaxin LANG ; Yubing WEN ; Xiaoxiao SHI ; Haiyun WANG ; Ke ZHENG ; Wei YE ; Jianfang CAI ; Wenling YE
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2017;33(9):641-648
Objective To analyze the clinic-pathological data and peritubular capillary (PTC) injuries of malignant nephrosclerosis (MN) patients and their correlations with the long term renal survival.Methods This was a retrospective cohort study of 52 MN patients in Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 2003 to March 2012.Their clinical data and renal biopsy samples were carefully studied.CD34 staining was performed to evaluate the PTC area,using Benign nephrosclerosis (BN,n=17) patients and glomerular minimal lesions (GML,n=19) patients as controls.Multivariate Cox proportional hazard model was used to identify the potential independent risk factors for long term renal survival.Results Fifty-two MN patients were enrolled.The sex ratio of male to female was 12:1 and the average age was (34.0±8.2) years.The maximum blood pressure (SBP/DBP) was (230.4 ± 25.0)/(156.4 ± 20.6) mmHg,companied with significant loss of eGFR and proteinuria.Glomerular sclerosis index,tubular atrophy and interstitial fibrosis correlated with eGFR and proteinuria (P < 0.05).After aggressive treatment,BP control rate improved significantly (76.9% vs 3.7%,P <0.01),Scr [(376.4±263.8) μmol/L vs (486.8±375.7) μmol/L,Wilcoxon test,P< 0.01] and proteinuria [(1.10±0.70) g/24 h vs (2.04± 1.26) g/24 h,P < 0.01,n=21] also improved.PTC area in MN patients was significantly lower than those in BN patients and GML patients,and it correlated well with Scr (r=-0.553,P=0.001) and eGFR (r=0.476,P=0.004).The median follow-up time was 74 months,the cumulative renal survival rate at 1 year,5 year and 10 year was 90%,64% and 23%,respectively.Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the patients with higher PTC area had longer renal survival time [(114.8± 12.4) months vs (63.0±8.3) months, x2=5.312,P < 0.05].Univariate Cox proportional hazard model found that unsatisfied BP control,eGFR < 30 ml · min-1 · (1.73 m2)-1 upon discharge,lower PTC area,severer tubular-interstitial damage and anemia were associated with poor renal outcome.Multivariate Cox model showed that unsatisfied BP control (RR=3.89,95% CI 1.75-8.65,P=0.001),eGFR < 30 ml · min-1 · (1.73 m2)-1 upon discharge (RR=4.27,95% CI 1.40-13.09,P=0.011) were independent risk factors for long-term renal survival.Conclusions The correlation between PTC area and renal functions in MN patients are much better than that of classic vascular changes.Unsatisfied BP control and eGFR < 30 ml · min-1 · (1.73 m2)-1 upon discharge are independent risk factors for long-term renal survival.
4.Best evidence summary of emergency service surge capacity
Shuya LI ; Pengxia SUN ; Yubing LI ; Xiaoxue HUA ; Jun MA ; Yan SHI ; Di JIANG ; Fan LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(34):2681-2687
Objective:To search, evaluate and integrate the best evidence of the best evidence for emergency service surge capacity.Methods:According to the "6S" model of evidence resources, the related evidence on emergency service surge capacity in Guidelines International Network, National Guideline Clearinghouse, Canadian Medical Association CPG Infobase, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, European Society for Emergency Medicine, the American College of Emergency Physicians, Emergency Nurses Association, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, BMJ Best Practice, UpToDate,CKNI, Wanfang, and VIP database were searched by computer. The retrieval time limit was from the establishment of the database to Dec 31, 2023. Literature quality assessment and data extraction were performed by 2 researchers.Results:A total of 11 articles were included in this study, including 1 guideline, 7 expert consensuses and 3 systematic reviews, which summarized 43 pieces of evidence involving 7 categories, namely core elements, organizational management, space management, personnel allocation, material allocation, education and training, and support services.Conclusions:The best evidence summarized in this study can provide a reference for emergency service to improve surge capacity. In clinical application, emergency departments should focus on organizational, space, personnel and materials management, combined with the type of emergency events, to maximize their routine, emergency and crisis response capabilities, so as to respond to medical surges effectively.
5.Status quo of psychological resilience level in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus and its effect on blood glucose control
Min ZHU ; Hong WANG ; Dan LUO ; Yubing WANG ; Yun SHI ; Min SHEN ; Zejuan GU ; Zheng LIN ; Jingjing XU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2022;28(8):1057-1060
Objective:To investigate the psychological resilience level of Chinese children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and to explore its influence on glucose sugar control.Methods:Using the convenient sampling method, a total of 200 children and adolescents with T1DM in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University and Nanjing Children's Hospital were selected as research obejcts from January 2019 to January 2021. The general information questionnaire, Diabetes Strengths and Resilience Measure for Adolescents (DSTAR-Teen) and Diabetes Behavior Rating Scale (DBRS) were used to investigate the level of psychological resilience and self-management behavior. And the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) value was collected, and analyzed the effect of mental toughness level on it.Results:A total of 200 questionnaires were distributed in this survey, and 196 valid questionnaires were recovered. The total score of DSTAR-Teen for 196 children and adolescents with T1DM was (43.60±8.55) and the total score of DBRS was (0.64±0.16) , the HbA1c value was 7.2% (6.5%, 8.3%) . The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that the level of mental toughness was an influencing factor of HbA1c level in children and adolescents with T1DM ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:In this study, children and adolescents with T1DM have a higher level of psychological resilience, which may affect their blood glucose control. In the future, interventions that increase the level of mental resilience are suggested to be implemented to promote the improvement of health outcomes of patients.
6.Differences in pulse manifestations at Cunkou based on simplified modeling of tactile sensing
Yubing SHI ; Hongyi YANG ; Hock Joon YEO
Digital Chinese Medicine 2024;7(1):29-39
Objective In the theories of pulse disgnosis in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),it is em-phasized that pulse manifestations at the radial artery within the wrist(called Cunkou)signi-fy the physiological and pathological conditions of different internal organs in the human body.However,different opinions exist among researchers about the objectiveness of the pulse diagnosis technique.Some researchers mentioned that no significant differences were observed in pulse manifestations at various Cunkou areas,hence there might be some diffi-culty in evaluating the status of different organs through checking pulse manifestations at Cunkou.This research aims to analyze the pulse response at Cunkou from the aspect of the characteristics of tactile sensing,thus to give a preliminary explanation to the above question. Methods This research utilized the Weber-Fechner law to model the tactile sensing as a dy-namic low-pass signal filter with varying bandwidths under different compression levels dur-ing pulse diagnosis.The model was applied to analyzing the clinical data collected previously by our group.The arterial pressures measured invasively with equipment from 14 patients with aorta coarctation were processed to simulate different pulse manifestations at Cun,Guan,and Chi positions of Cunkou when different compression levels were applied. Results Due to the characteristics of tactile sensing,significant variations were observed in pulse manifestations at different pulse-depths under the application of changing compres-sion levels;while no such changes in pulse manifestations were observed from the employ-ment of transducer only,without tactile sensing involved.The results explained why different understandings on pulse manifestations were formed between direct pulse-taking technique in TCM and modern sphygmography using transducers.The features of pulse manifestations at Cunkou,using direct pulse-taking technique but at different depths,superficial,middle,and deep positions,respectively,predicted by the developed tactile sensing model were in line with those described in TCM pulse theories. Conclusion Based on the developed tactile sensing model,this study preliminarily explains the phenomenon that pulse manifestation at Cunkou changes in response to the compression force applied during TCM pulse-taking.Integrating the tactile sensing model with the study of TCM pulse diagnosis opens a new chapter for visualizing and quantitatively interpreting pulse manifestations.This not only expands the scope of pulse diagnosis study effectively,but also provide a scientific basis for further technical upgrading and optimization of existing pulse di-agnosis equipment.
7.The 504th case: Multiple lymph node enlargement, renal insufficiency, blindness, and white matter lesions of the brain
Chong WEI ; Zhe ZHUANG ; Yunlong LI ; Xiaoxiao SHI ; Yubing WEN ; Wei CAO ; Siyuan FAN ; Xiao ZHANG ; Yan ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Daobin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2024;63(3):316-320
A 65-year-old male patient was admitted for recurrent lymph node enlargement for 5 years and elevated creatinine for 6 months. This patient was diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma 5 years ago and underwent multiple lines of anti-tumor therapy, including cytotoxic chemotherapy; epigenetic modifying drugs such as chidamide and azacitidine; the immunomodulator lenalidomide; and targeted therapy such as rituximab, a CD20-targeting antibody, and brentuximab vedotin, which targets CD30. Although the tumor was considered stable, multiple virus activation (including BK virus, JC virus, and cytomegalovirus) accompanied by the corresponding organ damage (polyomavirus nephropathy, cytomegalovirus retinitis, and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy) occurred during anti-tumor treatment. Anti-tumor therapy was suspended and ganciclovir was used. The serum viral load decreased and organ functions were stabilized. The purpose of this report was to raise clinicians′ awareness of opportunistic virus reactivation during anti-tumor treatment.