1.Effect of pentoxifylline on Fas and FasL expressions in pancreas and spleen of NOD mice
Liping GU ; Yijie WU ; Yufei WANG ; Nianwei SHI ; Weiping DONG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2008;24(3):322-323
NOD mice were treated with pentoxifylline (FTX) to investigate the incidence of cyclophosphamide-accelerated diabetes, the apoptosis and the insulin expression of β-cells and expressions of Fas or FasL mRNA in both pancreas and spleen. The results showed that incidence of diabetes in PTX group was significantly lower compared with control group (P<0.05). The apoptosis of β-cells was decreased in PTX group with higher insulin expression level in islet cells. The expression of FasL mRNA in pancreas of PTX group was lower than that of control group (P<0.05), and there was no significant difference in Fas mRNA expression between two groups. Both Fas and FasL mRNA levels in spleen of PTX group were much higher than those of control group (P<0.05 or P<0.01).
2.Effect of pentoxifylline on caspases expression in islet beta-cells of NOD mice
Liping GU ; Yijie WU ; Yufei WANG ; Nianwei SHI ; Weiping DONG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2000;0(08):-
AIM: To investigate the intervention effect of pentoxifylline(PTX) on type 1 diabetes mellitus in non-obese diabetic(NOD)mice and explore its possible mechanism.METHODS: Eight-week-old NOD mice were treated with PTX to investigate the incidence of cyclophosphamide accelerating diabetes.The apoptosis of beta-cells was detected by TUNEL,the expressions of caspase-3 in islet of the NOD mice was checked by immunohistochemistry and the expressions of caspase-8 was determined by RT-PCR.RESULTS: The incidence of diabetes in PTX group was 40.63%,which was obviously lower than 69.70% in the control group(P
3.The Application of Multi-slice Spiral CT Angiogrpahy in Showing the Right Gastroepiploic Artery
Yufei ZHENG ; Shuzhi WANG ; Jianping GU ; Xindao YIN ; Lingquan LU ; Qing LU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2010;26(1):87-90
Objective To evaluate the clinical value of MSCTA in displaying the right gastroepiploic artery(RGEA).Methods 16-slice spiral CT enhanced images of abdomen in 80 cases were retrospectively reviewed.The course and the length of RGEA were observed and the diameters of RGEA at the origin and the end were also measured on maximum intensity projection(MIP),thin slice maximum intensity projection(TSMIP) and volume rendering(VR) images.Results The displaying rate of RGEA by MSCTA was 100% including long type in 22 cases(27.50%),moderate type in 53 cases(66.25%) and short type in 5 cases(6.25%).The average length of RGEAs was (19.5±4.5) cm.The average diameters of RGEAs at the origin in long,moderate and short type respectively were (2.69±0.26) mm,(2.70±0.18) mm,(2.68±0.12) mm respectively.The average diameters of RGEAs at the end in these three types were (1.76±0.17) mm,(1.75±0.18) mm and (1.74±0.05) mm respectively.The average diameters of RGEA in different length were no of statistical significance(P>0.05).Conclusion RGEA can be evaluated with MSCTA before coronary artery bypass grafting.
4.The application value of cytokines in autoimmune diseases
Yufei DONG ; Juebin GU ; Shijun LI
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2023;46(11):1139-1144
Cytokine (CK) is a low molecular weight soluble protein produced by a variety of cells induced by immunogen, mitogen or other stimulants. CK is capable of transmitting information between cells and having functions of immune regulation and effect. At present, common detection methods for cytokines include bioactivity detection, immunological detection and molecular biology method. Cytokines are involved in the occurrence and development of numerous autoimmune diseases, which can not only be used as an important biomarker of diseases, but also for the differential diagnosis of different autoimmune diseases, which is an important target for the clinical process monitoring and prognosis of diseases. In addition, antibodies and small molecule inhibitors targeting cytokines are gradually applied to the clinic, which also provides a safer and more effective treatment strategy for autoimmune diseases. This article reviews the application value of cytokines in autoimmune diseases.
5.Current status and future trends in hospital Party research:a bibliometric analysis
Yuqing WANG ; Yufei GU ; Liang KANG ; Rong LI
Modern Hospital 2024;24(9):1336-1342
Objective This study seeks to conduct a comprehensive visual analysis of the current research status and de-velopmental trends concerning party building in Chinese hospitals.The goal is to map the research landscape,pinpoint existing trends,and predict upcoming focal points in the future.Methods We searched the full-text database of Utilizing the China Na-tional Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI)employing"hospital"and"Party building philosophy"as the search terms,retrieving the articles published between 1993 and 2023.After reviewing and screening the retrieved literature,we extracted key data and conducted a bibliometric analysis using CNKI's visualization tool,VOS viewer and Cite Space.Results A total of 1 831 publi-cations were included.A significant surge in publication volume was observed since 2017.Notable journals such as"Chinese Hospital"and"Chinese Hospital Management"were prominent in this domain.Equally,research institutions like Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine emerged as substantial contributors.The research team at Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University was identified as a leading force in this field.Keywords like"public hospitals,""deep integration,""guidance with Party building philosophy,""high-quality development,"and"Healthy China"increased in number in recent years.Conclusion The research in hospital Party building has been experi-encing sustained and vigorous growth since 2017.With the strategic"Healthy China"initiative,studies focus on"public hospi-tals"are expected to become emerging research hotspots,indicating a vibrant future for this area of study.
6.Effect of Tanshinonne ⅡA preconditioning on nuclear factor kappa B signaling pathway in N9 cells subjected to oxygen-glucose deprivation and restoration
Shiquan WANG ; Tingting GU ; Jing HAO ; Yufei WU ; Xue YANG ; Qianzi YANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2019;39(4):486-489
Objective To evaluate the effect of TanshinonneⅡA preconditioning on nuclear factor kappa B ( NF-κB ) signaling pathway in N9 cells subjected to oxygen-glucose deprivation and restoration ( OGD∕R) . Methods N9 cells cultured in vitro were divided into 4 groups ( n=16 each) by using a ran-dom number table method: control group ( C group) , OGD∕R group, vehicle group ( V group) and Tanshi-none ⅡA preconditioning group ( TP group) . N9 cells were subjected to O2-glucose deprivation for 4 h fol-lowed by restoration of O2-glucose supply for 24 h to establish the OGD∕R model. Group C receive no treat-ment. In group TP, N9 cells were cultured in medium containing Tanshinone ⅡA ( final concentration 5 mg∕L) for 24 h before the model was established. Dimethyl sulfoxide was added to the culture medium in group V. At the 24 h of reoxygenation, the level of lactate dehydrogenase ( LDH) and nitric oxide ( NO) in culture medium was detected by spectrophotometry, cell apoptosis was assessed by using TUNEL, and the expression of NF-κB in nucleus was detected by Western blot. The apoptosis rate was calculated. Results Compared with group C, the levels of LDH, IL-β, TNF-α and NO in culture medium and apoptosis rate were significantly increased, and the expression of NF-κB in nucleus was up-regulated in OGD∕R, V and TP groups ( P<0. 05) . Compared with group OGD∕R, the levels of LDH, IL-β, TNF-αand NO in culture me-dium and apoptosis rate were significantly decreased, and the expression of NF-κB in nucleus was down-reg-ulated in group TP ( P<0. 05) , and no significant change was found in the parameters mentioned above in group V ( P>0. 05 ) . Conclusion The mechanism by which Tanshinonne ⅡA preconditioning reduces OGD∕R injury to N9 cells is related to inhibiting NF-κB signaling pathway.
7.The effect of maternal anxiety during pregnancy on the social emotional development among toddlers
XU Zhanbin, NI Yufei, XU Xiaojing, GU Qiuyan, JIANG Chengcheng, WANG Feiying, HE Li
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(9):1370-1372
Objective:
To explore the impact of maternal anxiety during pregnancy on social emotional development of toddlers aged 1-3 year old, so as to provide references for scientific early parenting and early intervention for toddlers with social emotional difficulties.
Methods:
From September 2022 to March 2023, a total of 815 toddlers aged 1-3 who underwent physical examinations and their mothers at Nantong Maternal and Child Health Hospital were enrolled. The Chinese Infant Toddler Social and Emotional Assessment (CITSEA) was used to evaluate the social emotional ability among toddlers. Maternal anxiety evaluated using the Self rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) during prenatal visit was collected.
Results:
The average scores on the externalizing, internalizing, dysregulation and competence domains of the CITSEA were (49.40±9.48,47.42±9.60,48.67± 10.15 , 50.07± 10.20), respectively. Among boys, the score of externalizing domain (50.89±9.45) was higher than that of girls (48.76± 9.50 ), while the score of competence domain (49.22±10.30) was lower than that of girls (51.17±9.84), and the differences were statistically significant( t =2.10, -3.03, P <0.05). The detection rates of abnormalities in the externalizing, internalizing, dysregulation, and competence domains were 7.36%, 7.12%, 7.61%, and 7.24%, respectively. Among them, boys (8.43%,6.32%, 7.96 %,7.49%) and girls (6.19%, 7.99 %,7.22%,6.96%) showed no statistical differences ( χ 2=1.50, 0.85, 0.16, 0.09, P >0.05). There were significant differences in externalizing domain scores(47.77±9.52,49.56±8.95,52.51±9.77) and competence domain scores(51.70±10.38,49.65±10.05,46.68±10.03) among toddlers of different maternal anxiety(normal, mild, moderate to severe) ( F =7.05,7.10, P <0.01). There were significant differences in the abnormal detection rate of externalizing domain (4.81%,7.54%,11.17%) and competence domain(4.81%,6.96%,11.73%)( χ 2=6.60,7.98, P <0.05).
Conclusion
Maternal anxiety during pregnancy has a negative impact on the social emotional development among toddlers. In order to improve social emotional development of toddlers, multidimensional social support and education during pregnancy should be carried out.
8.Correlation between sensory characteristics and behavioral problems in children with autism spectrum disorder
XU Zhanbin, NI Yufei, XU Xiaojing, WANG Feiying, GU Qiuyan, JIANG Chengcheng, WANG Jia
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(8):1207-1209
Objective:
To understand sensory characteristics and its correlation with behavioral problems among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), so as to provide reference basis for early diagnosis and comprehensive intervention of ASD children.
Methods:
Using cross sectional survey, 193 ASD children trained by Nantong rehabilitation institutions were recruited from September 2021 to February 2022. All children were investigated with the Short Sensory Profile (SSP) and Parent Symptom Questionnaire (PSQ).
Results:
Among the 193 ASD children, 106 (54.9%) children had abnormal sensory characteristics, including 45 (23.3%) with possible abnormalities and 61 (31.6%) with obvious abnormalities. The abnormal rate of auditory filtering was the highest in the seven dimensions, reaching 85.0%, followed by low strength/weakness, motor sensitivity, taste/smell sensitivity, low response/seeking sensation, vision/hearing sensitivity and tactile sensitivity. The total incidence of sensory abnormalities was 93.3%. There were significant differences in six dimensions of PSQ scale scores of ASD children with different degrees of sensory abnormalities, including conduct problems, learning problems, psychosomatic disorders, impulsive hyperactivity, anxiety and hyperactivity index ( H =38.89, 38.90, 19.53, 46.34, 34.54, 54.90, P <0.01). With the aggravation of sensory abnormalities in children with ASD, the scores of all dimensions of the PSQ scale increased significantly. The total score of SSP was negatively correlated with the six dimensions of conduct problems, learning problems, psychosomatic disorders, impulsive hyperactivity, anxiety and hyperactivity index in PSQ ( r =-0.53, -0.50, -0.32, -0.55, -0.43, -0.61, P <0.01).
Conclusion
ASD children generally have sensory abnormalities, which coincide with severity of behavioral problems. There is a positive correlation between sensory abnormalities and behavioral problems in ASD children. More attention should be paid to the abnormal sensory characteristics of children with ASD in the future diagnosis and treatment process.
9.Influencing factors of endoscopic radiofrequency ablation complications for malignant biliary obstruction
Yufei HU ; Weigang GU ; Hangbin JIN ; Qifeng LOU ; Xiaofeng ZHANG ; Jianfeng YANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2022;28(11):838-842
Objective:To study the influencing factors of postoperative complications in patients with malignant biliary obstruction treated by endoscopic radiofrequency ablation(RFA).Methods:Data of patients with malignant biliary obstruction who underwent endoscopic RFA at the Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine from January 2010 to June 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 62 males and 48 females, with age (74.1±11.1) years. Based on occurrence of postoperative complications, these patients were divided into the complication group ( n=18) and the control group ( n=92). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to analysis the influencing factors of complications. Results:RFA was successfully performed in 110 patients with malignant biliary obstruction, and the technical success rate was 100.0% (110/110). Postoperative complications occurred in 18 patients (16.4%), including 12 patients with of biliary tract infection (8 patients with acute cholangitis, 4 patients with acute cholecystitis) and 6 patients with acute pancreatitis. All these patients responded well to treatment. The proportion of patients who developed complications having associated diabetes, bile duct stenosis length >2.5 cm, fractional RFA for bile duct stenosis, and single stent drainage were significantly higher than those in the control group (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the risk of complications after endoscopic RFA was significantly increased in patients with diabetes ( OR=6.967, 95% CI: 1.256-38.658) and fractional RFA of bile duct stenosis ( OR=8.297, 95% CI: 1.526-45.122), while the risk of complications after multiple stents drainage ( OR=0.037, 95% CI: 0.008-0.169) was significantly decreased (all P<0.05). Conclusion:Diabetes and fractional RFA of bile duct stenosis were risk factors for complications after endoscopic RFA of malignant biliary obstruction. Multiple stents drainage was a protective factor. Better clinical attention should be paid to the patients with high risk factors.
10.Speech training based on mirror neuron theory can improve children′s functional articulation disorders
Xiangyang GE ; Yufei NI ; Qiuyan GU ; Lili MIAO ; Zhanbin XU ; Meijuan YANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2022;44(6):493-496
Objective:To observe the effect of speech training based on mirror neuron theory on children with functional articulation disorder (FAD).Methods:Fifty children with FAD were randomly divided into a training group and a control group, each of 25. Both groups received 30 minutes of conventional speech training 5 times a week for 24 weeks, while the training group was additionally given 20 minutes of speech training based on mirror neuron theory simultaneously. Before and after the intervention, both groups were evaluated using the articulation speech ability assessment scale and the oral motor ability assessment scale.Results:Before the treatment, there were no significant differences between the 2 groups in any of the measurements. After the treatment, significant improvement was observed in all of the measurements for both groups, but at that point the training group′s articulation, motor ability of the lower jaw, tongue and lips were all significantly superior to the control group′s averages.Conclusions:Speech training based on mirror neuron theory can significantly improve the articulation, intelligibility and oral motor functioning of children with functional articulation disorder.