1.A Study on the Distribution and Structure of ClassⅠIntegron and ISCR1 in Clinical Isolates of Acinetobacter Baumannii
Juan LI ; Hansheng HAO ; Yue WANG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2013;(7):665-667
Objective To investigate the distribution and the antibiotic resistance genes carried by classⅠintegron and insertion sequence common region(ISCR1)among clinical isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii. Methods Fifty-one clinical isolates of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii were collected. Polymerase chain reaction method was used to detect the classⅠintegrase gene, variable region of classⅠintegron, ISCR1 and genes related to antibiotics resistance lo-cated downstream of ISCR1 in 51 multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. Antibiotics resistance genes carried by classⅠintegron and ISCR1 were performed by DNA sequencing. The relationship between classⅠintegron and ISCR1 was detected by PCR-mapping. Results Among 51 multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates, 45 strains were found con-taining classⅠintegrase genes, 32 strains were found containing variable regions. Sequencing results showed that the gene cassette arrays were aacA4-catB8-aadA1, aacC1-orfA-orf-B-aadA1 and blaPSE-1-aadA2-cmlA1-aadA1. Twenty-two strains were found containing ISCR1 and 5 strains were found containing resistance genes located downstream of ISCR1. DNA sequencing results showed the resistant gene of qnrA1-ampR. The results of PCR-mapping showed that ISCR1 located directly downstream of 3' conserved segment of classⅠintegron in 20 Acinetobacter baumannii strains. Conclusion ClassⅠintegron and ISCR1 play an important role in mechanisms of drug resistance of Acinetobacter baumannii. ClassⅠintegron and ISCR1 could connect in series in Acinetobacter baumannii.
2.Fetal growth restriction rat model induced by low protein diet during pregnancy
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2014;17(2):109-113
Objective To explore the impacts of 75% low-protein diet intake during gestation on fetal growth restriction (FGR) rat model establishment.Methods Thirty-eight pregnant Sprague-Dawley rats were included into the study.At first,five pregnant rats were fed with sufficient normal diet with protein content of 22%.Their daily food consumption was recorded and taken as the basis to determine daily feed consumption of 75% low-protein group (protein content 9.2%).In order to ensure that each group finally had at least ten pregnant rats to deliver,there were 11 rats assigned to the control group (pregnant rats fed with sufficient normal diet,protein content was 22%),13 to the low-protein group (pregnant rats fed with low protein diet,protein content was 9.2%,but the food consumption was the same as control group) and 14 to the 75% lowprotein group (pregnant rats fed with low-protein diet,protein content was 9.2%,the food consumption was 75% of the control group).All female rats were fed with sufficient normal diet after delivery.The body weight,overall weight gain during gestation,the mortality rate and the non-delivery rate of pregnant rats were compared.The third day's newborn weight after birth,FGR incidence and the mortality rate within three days after birth of newborns were also compared.One way analysis of variance,LSD-t test,independent sample t-test and Chisquare test were used as statistical methods.Results (1) The body weight of pregnant rats:There was no significant difference in body weight among the three groups at gestational day 0,3 and 6.On day 9,body weight of 75% low-protein group [(271.9±8.4) g] and low-protein group [(274.1 ±7.8) g] were significantly lower than that of the control group [(287.2± 18.7) g] (t=2.514 and 2.170,both P<0.05),but there was no significant difference between the former two groups.On Day 12,body weight of 75% low-protein group [(275.7 ± 10.7) g] and low protein group [(285.1 ± 12.5) g] were significantly lower than that of the control group [(306.4±29.7) g] (t=3.262 and 2.218,both P<0.05),and the difference between the former two groups was also statistically significant (t=2.098,P<0.05).Before delivery,body weight of 75% low-protein group,low protein group and control group were (300.4±14.1) g,(317.0±16.3) g and (372.9±19.1) g,respectively with statisticall significance (F=64.219,P<0.05).The overall weight gain during pregnancy for 75%low-protein group,low-protein group and control group was (61.6± 19.8) g,(81.8±21.6) g and (139.3± 12.0) g,respectively.The difference among the three groups was statistically significant (F=55.863,P<0.05).(2) The mortality rates of pregnant rats for 75% low-protein group,low-protein group and control group were 3/14,2/13 and 1/11 respectively without significant difference (P>0.05).Neither was the non-delivery rate within 30 days (embryonic resorption) for the three groups (1/14,1/13,0/11,P>0.05).(3) The numbers of pups were 101 in 75% low-protein group,104 in low-protein group and 107 in control group.The newborn mortality rate within three days after birth was 28.7% (29/101) in 75% tow-protein group and 23.0% (24/104)in low-protein group,with were significantly higher than that of the control group (7.5%,8/107) (x2=16.022and 9.976,both P<0.05),but there was no significant difference between groups.The third day's newborn weight after birth for 75% low-protein group,low-protein group and control group were (6.3 ±0.8) g,(6.9±0.9) g and (8.1 ±0.9) g,the difference was statistically significant (F=90.602,P<0.05).FGR incidence for 75% low-protein group was 55.6% (40/72),which was significantly higher than that of the low-protein group (28.8%,23/80) and the control group (5.0%,5/99) (x2=11.220,54.834 and 18.833 all P<0.05).Conclusion 75% low-protein diet feeding during pregnancy is an ideal method to induce FGR rat model with high FGR incidence,whereas and low mortality rates of pregnant rats,the fetuses and newborns.
3.PROGRESS IN RESEARCH OF MICROORGANISMS OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS IN THE VIABLE BUT NON-CULTURABLE STATE
Xiu-Juan YUE ; Li-Yan YU ; Yue-Qin ZHANG ;
Microbiology 1992;0(02):-
At the beginning of the 1980s, a concept of viable but non-culturable(VBNC) was suggested. VBNC is a survival strategy adopted by microorganisms when they are exposed to environmental stress. This article try to make a summary of research of the conditions of VBNC formation, recovery of culturability and methods of VBNC cells detection. In addition, introduces the first growth factor of microorganisms-Rpf.
4.Qualitative research of career development needs among of the first session specialist nurses of intensive care unit in Jiangxi province
Li WU ; Jianning WANG ; Luliu LI ; Juan LIANG ; Lichun YUE
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;31(22):1644-1647
Objective To understand the career needs of the first session specialist nurses of intensive care unit (ICU) in Jiangxi province and to provide reference for their career management.Methods A qualitative research based on phenomenology was adopted.The first session specialist nurses of ICU in Jiangxi province were enrolled and received in-depth interviews.Results Three themes were found,including career identity needs,career development needs and career management needs.Conclusions Nursing managers should understand the ICU specialist nurses' real feelings and developing career management strategies.
5.TLR2McAb and TLR4McAb decrease inflammatory cytokines expression and increase counts of Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria in dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in mice
Le DONG ; Yi LIU ; Juan LI ; Wenjie YUE
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2010;30(6):532-538
Objective To evaluate the effect of TLR2McAb and TLR4McAb on intestinal flora of DSS-induced colitis in mice. Methods Fifty healthy male BALB/c mice (SPF level), were randomly assigned into five groups: the control group( group A), the UC model group( group B), TLR2McAb intervention group( group C), TLR4McAb intervention group( group D) and TLR2McAb + TLR4McAb intervention group(group E). Clinical symptoms were evaluated by the disease activity index(DAI), while tissue sam ples were evaluated by histological scoring(HS). The quantities of mRNA for IFN-γ, IL-4 and IL-17 were determined by real-time PCR. Meanwhile, fecal samples were obtained directly from the cecum for microbiological studies. Results After the treatment with TLR2McAb and TLR4McAb, DAI and HS were decreased significantly. Compared with group A, inflammatory cytokines such as IFN-γ, IL-4 and IL-17 in group B were higher. Compared with group B, expression of these three cytokines in group C to E was all markedly decreased. Group A showed a considerable predominance of Lactobacillus spp and Bifidobacterium spp,while the UC model group showed a conspicuous increase of Escherichia coli and decreases of Lactobacillus spp and Bifidobacterium spp. After treatment with TLR2McAb or/and TLR4McAb, Lactobacillus spp and Bifidobacterium spp increased to the normal level. But counts of E. Coli in the three intervention groups were not changed. Conclusion TLR2McAb and TLR4McAb suppressed the development of DSS-induced colitis and increase cecum counts of Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria.
7.Effect of 2790 nm YSGG fractional laser on facial atrophic acne scars
Peng YANG ; Yue MAI ; Juan LI ; Linchao SUN
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2013;19(5):355-358
Objective To evaluate the effect of resurfacing facial atrophic acne scars with 2790 nm YSGG fractional laser.Methods 38 patients with facial atrophic acne scars were treated with the 2790 nm YSGG fractional laser.All patients were randomly divided into two groups:group A using the combination with ablative and non-ablative mode of treatment; group B only using the non-ablative mode throughout the entire face,four treatment sessions for each patient,6 weeks interval.Comparative photographs were taken by using VISIA.Specific complexion analysis was used to identify and quantify depressed scars and texture,and patient satisfaction was graded with a 4-point scale.Results All of facial atrophic acne scars obtained different degree of improvement were treated by 4 times.In groups A and B,cure rate achieved 56.0 % and 30.8 %,respectively.All the 38 patients had a chieved efficacy (81.6 %),and they were satisfied with the results (84.2 %).No severe side effect was observed.Conclusions 2790 nm YSGG laser is easy to manipulate and is more exactly than other lasers.It is especially effective in enhancing the clinical outcomes of scar revision with less complications and pigmentation,and thereby 2790 nm YSGG fractional laser can provide the patients with superficial scar in face as an additional therapeutic option.
8.Study of Methods to Isolate Viable but Non-culturable Microorganisms from Natural Environments
Xiu-Juan YUE ; Li-Yan YU ; Qiu-Ping LI ; Yu-Zhen WEI ; Yan GUAN ; Yue-Qin ZHANG ;
Microbiology 1992;0(03):-
This project is targeted on exploring some improving approaches to isolate and culture the microorganisms which are difficult to be isolated and cultured through the conventional ways. The results showed that betaine, sodium pyruvate, SOD and catalase are helpful for increasing the total number and variety of isolated strains. A kind of combined method was also used to isolate the micro-colony which can not be seen by naked eyes on the plates. Totally 52 Actinomycetes and 103 bacteria and 17 fungi were obtained from 4 soil samples using the above methods. 4. 325% microorganisms were obtained as positive strains to inhibit the growth of some kinds of test bacteria, which is higher than the percent using generally isolated ones. These microbial natural products may remain an important resource for the drug discovery.
9.The different contraction between rat gastric longitudinal and circular smooth muscle induced by extracellular nucleotides.
Wen-Su YUAN ; Li-Juan XU ; Meng-Dan LIU ; Yue-Bing WANG ; Dong LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Physiology 2014;30(1):14-17
OBJECTIVETo test the different contrctile responses of extracellular nucleotides, such as ATP, UTP and nucleotide uridine adenosine tetraphosphate (Up4A) in gastric longitudinal muscle (LM) and circular muscle (CM). Examined the effect of P2X and P2Y receptor antagonists (in this study, we used IP5I and suramin) and cyclooxygenase inhibitor (indomethacin) on Up4A induced contractile responses in LM and CM.
METHODSThe rats were sacrificed and the stomachs were opened to gain LM and CM. Using organ bath system to assess contrctile responses of smooth muscle.
RESULTSUp4A could induce contractile responses in both CM and LM, which were similar with ATP and UTP. IP5 did not attenuate Up4A could induce contractions in both LM and CM, but suramin and indomethacin significantly inhibited Up4A contraction in CM, but not in LM.
CONCLUSIONOur results suggest that extracellular nucleosides and their inhibitors induce different responses between LM and CM.
Adenosine Triphosphate ; pharmacology ; Animals ; Dinucleoside Phosphates ; pharmacology ; Indomethacin ; Muscle Contraction ; Muscle, Smooth ; physiology ; Nucleotides ; pharmacology ; Rats ; Suramin ; Uridine Triphosphate ; pharmacology
10.Effects of mild hypothermia induced by pentobarbital sodium on hematology in male BALB/C mice
Shufang LI ; Liqun HUANG ; Juan YUE ; Yongli WANG ; Xingang WANG ; Weibin LI ; Quan AN
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2014;(5):31-34
Objective To observe the effects of mild hypothermia induced by pentobarbital sodium on hematology in male BALB/C mice.Method Healthy male BALB/C mice were divided randomly into two groups:control group ( C) and mild hypothermia group(M).The body temperature of the mild hypothermia group was maintained between 28℃ to 30℃( anal temperature ) for 4 hours induced by pentobarbital sodium injected intraperitoneally , then recover unaffected . Anal temperature, coagulation, electrolytes, and blood cell indexes were examined in 2, 24, 72 hours after treated by mild hypothermia;Control group was given equal volume of saline volume at constant temperature .Results The body temperature and coagulation in mild hypothermia group showed no significant difference compared with the control group ( P﹥0.05),but the concentration of K +and Na +in mild hypothermia group were higher than control group (P﹤0.01), the number of WBC in mild hypothermia group was lower than control group ( P﹤0.01或P﹤0.05 ) , and the RBC、HGB、MCH、MCHC in mild hypothermia group were lower than control group transiently (P﹤0.01或P﹤0.05).Conclusion Mild hypothermia induced by pentobarbital sodium affects some of hematological values in mice considerably .