1.Social skills training intervention in popularization and application of children's behavioral problems at school
Yi WANG ; Yun XUE ; Li LI ; Yuze WU ; Yanyan JIA ; Mingyuan GAN
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2015;24(11):1033-1036
Objective To investigate the effects of social skills training on behavior problems of children aged 6-13 years.Methods 168 children with behavior problems were selected as the sample,who received social skill training by health education teachers for 12 weeks.The Rutter Parent and Teacher Scale and PHCSS(Children' s self-concept Scale) were used to evaluate the effect before and after intervention.Results After intervention,the total scores,A and N scores of the Rutter Parent Scale decreased significantly((5.42±6.23) vs (0.62± 1.77),(1.68±2.63) vs (0.50±2.74),(2.04±4.27) vs (0.36±0.65),P<0.05).The total scores,A and N scores of the Rutter Teacher Scale decreased significantly((4.35±4.11) vs (0.62± 1.77),(1.56±3.65) vs (0.21 ±0.44),(1.32±2.48) vs (0.36±0.65),P<0.05).The total score and different factor scores of PHCSS increased significantly(P<0.05).The clinical effectiveness of intervention group was better than control group.Conclusion Social skill training by teacher is acceptable and helpful to improve behavior problem,psychosocial competence and selfconcept for children with behavior problems.
2.Application of the Sentence Completion for Events in the Future Test in evaluating episodic future thinking abilities in patients with schizophrenia
Mingyuan GAN ; Chunqiu LI ; Li LI ; Yuze WU ; Menghan LV ; Yi WANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2015;(10):743-749
Objective:To investigate the episodic future thinking in patients with schizophrenia from three per-spectives including the specificity,emotional valence,and content.Methods:Totally 25 patients with schizophrenia who met the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder,Fourth Edition (DSM-Ⅳ)criteria and 25 healthy controls matched with gender,age,and years of education participated in this study.The Sentence Completion for E-vents in the Future Test (SCEFT)was used to test episodic future thinking.Results:Schizophrenia patients showed deficits in episodic future thinking[(0.13 ±0.10)vs.(0.31 ±0.12),P <0.01].They had problems in imaging the specific events even after controlling for working memory and verbal memory [F(1,54)=6.60,P <0.05].More-over,they generated less positive events compared with the healthy controls [(0.36 ±0.20)vs.(0.48 ±0.16),P <0.01].As to the content,schizophrenia patients generated more events about hospitalization [0 (0,0.64)vs.0,P <0.01],more events that were unclassifiable [0.36 (0.09,0.64)vs.0.09 (0,0.36),P <0.01],and less events re-lated with personal career [0 (0,0.27)vs.0.18 (0,0.45),P <0.01].Conclusion:It suggests that schizophrenia patients show deficits in episodic future thinking.They have problems in imaging the specific events,and they have more negative thinking.
3.The study on the effect of ginkgo biloba extracts on MnSOD activity in the treatment of tardive dyskinesia.
Menghan LYU ; Junran ZHENG ; Yuze WU ; Kexin ZHAO ; Shaoxiao. YAN
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2019;45(11):657-662
To investigate if ginkgo biloba extract (Egb-761) can improve tardive dyskinesia (TD) symptoms through increasing the activity of plasma MnSOD. Methods We enrolled a total of 384 schizophrenia patients including 157 TD patients and 227 non-TD patients, as well as 280 normal subjects. The difference of MnSOD level in plasma among these groups were compared. TD patients were then randomly divided into two groups. The treatment group (n=77) and the placebo group (n=75) were treated with 240 mg of Egb-761 or placebo per day for 12 weeks, respectively. The abnormal involuntary movement scale (AIMS) and the positive and negative symptoms scale (PANSS) were used to evaluate the severity of the symptoms in baseline, the sixth week and the twelfth week after treatment. The level of MnSOD activity in plasma was also detected before and after the treatment. Results The level of MnSOD activity was lower in schizophrenia groups than in healthy control group (P<0.01). In addition, the level of MnSOD activity was significantly lower in TD group than in non-TD group (P<0.05). Repeated measures analysis of variance showed that group effect (F=4.00, P=0.05), time effect (F=32.17, P<0.01) and interactive effect of group and time (F=39.04, P<0.01) were significant in AIMS total score. The AIMS total score of treatment group was significantly lower than that of placebo group at 6-week and 12-week time points (all P<0.01). Repeated measures analysis of variance showed that time effect (F=23.04, P<0.01) and interactive effect of group and time (F=6.41, P<0.05) were significant in the level of MnSOD activity. In addition, the level of MnSOD at baseline was significantly correlated with the reduction of AIMS total score during the treatment period (r=0.27, P=0.018). Conclusion Treatment of Egb-761 can improve symptoms of TD and activity of MnSOD.
4.Targeted inhibition of GABAergic neuron's DRP1 in substantia nigra pars reticulata improves motor function in mice with hepatic encephalopathy
Xiaodong LI ; Jingjing TIE ; Jinghao CHEN ; Yuze SUN ; Feifei WU ; Yanling YANG ; Yayun WANG
Chinese Journal of Neuroanatomy 2024;40(1):25-34
Objective:To investigate the effect of mitochondrial division of GABAergic neurons in substantia nigra pars reticulata(SNr)on motor dysfunction in mice with acute hepatic encephalopathy(AHE).Methods:AHE mice model was established by intraperitoneal injection of thioacetamide(TAA).The changes of liver lobules in AHE mice were observed by hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining.The changes of serum aspartate aminotransferase(AST),alanine aminotransferase(ALT)and blood ammonia in AHE mice were detected by biochemical detection kit.Then,the motor function of AHE mice was observed by rod fatigue test,elevated cross maze test and open field test.Furthermore,the changes of mitochondrial area,perimeter,roundness and other morphological indicators in SNr of AHE mice were ob-served and analyzed by transmission electron microscopy.The expression of mitochondrial division and fusion related molecules in SNr of AHE mice was observed by Western Blot.Then,the expression of mitochondrial dynamic related protein 1(DRP1)in SNr of AHE mice was targeted by AAV virus.The mitochondrial membrane potential(MMP),ATP and reactive oxygen species(ROS)in SNr were detected by fluorescence enzyme marker,and the changes of motor function of mice were observed.Results:Compared with the control group,the motor function of AHE mice was signifi-cantly decreased,the mitochondrial division of SNr was significantly enhanced,and the expression of mitochondrial divi-sion related proteins was significantly increased.The MMP in SNr of AHE mice was significantly decreased,the ATP of cells was decreased,and the ROS was increased.After targeted inhibition of DRP1 expression in SNr of AHE mice,the movement was improved;further observation found that after the mitochondrial division in SNr of AHE mice was inhibi-ted,the MMP was significantly increased,the ATP of cells was increased,and the ROS was decreased,which demon-strated that the mitochondrial function was significantly improved.Conclusion:Targeted inhibition of mitochondrial di-vision of GABAergic neurons in SNr of AHE mice can improve mitochondrial morphology and function,thus alleviating their movement disorders.
5.Study on the relationship of interleukin-37 and osteoprotegerin with coronary artery disease and its risk degree
Xiaohui LIU ; Xianda MENG ; Zhonghua WANG ; Jun ZHANG ; Yuze HAN ; Chunyu ZHANG ; Hui LIANG ; Jie ZHOU ; Aihua LIU ; Di WU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2021;44(12):1067-1071
Objective:To investigate the relationship of interleukin (IL)-37, osteoprotegerin with coronary artery disease and its stenosisdegree.Methods:The prospective research method was used. From April 2018 to June 2019, two hundred and eleven suspected or diagnosed coronary artery disease patients who had chest pain or discomfort in Dalian Friendship Hospital were selected. The patients underwent selective percutaneous coronary angiography and completed coronary stenosis score (Gensini score). According to the degree of coronary stenosis, 211 patients were divided into the control group(coronary stenosis<50%, 45 cases), single-vessel stenosis group (single-vessel stenosis ≥ 50%, 52 cases), double-vesselstenosis group (double-vesselstenosis ≥ 50%, 58 cases), and triple-vessel stenosis group (triple-vessel stenosis ≥ 50%, 56 cases). The levels of fasting blood glucose (FBG), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1), apolipoprotein B (ApoB), lipoprotein a, uric acid, creatinine were measured by the automatic biochemical analyzer. The serum levels of IL-37 and osteoprotegerin were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results:There were no statistical differences in FBG, uric acid, creatinine, TC, TG, LDL-C, HDL-C, ApoA1 and ApoB among 4 groups ( P>0.05). In the control group, single-vessel stenosis group, double-vessel stenosis group and triple-vessel stenosis group, lipoprotein a was (0.266 ± 0.060), (0.283 ± 0.070), (0.289 ± 0.066) and (0.307 ± 0.084) mg/L respectively; coronary stenosis score was (8.27 ± 7.08), (437.45 ± 98.47), (493.72 ± 125.19) and (522.61 ± 149.34) scores respectively; IL-37 was (342.27 ± 122.36), (437.45 ± 98.47), (493.72 ± 125.19) and (522.61 ± 149.34) ng/L respectively; osteoprotegerin was (378.29 ± 111.95), (458.39 ± 115.37), (502.50 ± 116.88) and (533.39 ± 139.83) ng/L respectively; and there were statistical differences among 4 groups ( P<0.05 or <0.01). IL-37, osteoprotegerin and lipoproteina were positively correlated with coronary stenosis score ( r = 0.43, 0.42 and 0.23, P<0.05), the osteoprotegerin was positively correlated with IL-37( r = 0.73, P<0.05). The multivariate linear regression analysis result showed that the IL-37 and osteoprotegerin were independent protective factors of coronary stenosis degree( β = 0.07 and 0.07, t = 2.72 and 2.57, P<0.01 or <0.05),and lipoproteina was independent risk factor of coronary stenosis degree ( β = 0.97, t = 2.89, P<0.01). Conclusions:IL-37 and osteoprotegerin are positively correlated with the degree of coronary stenosis. They are anti-inflammatory and protective factors of coronary heart disease.
6.Effect of Yiqi Liangxue Shengji Formula (益气凉血生肌方) on Recurrence of Angina Pectoris and Quality of Life after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Coronary Heart Disease Patients with Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis Syndrome and Binding of Stasis and Heat Syndrome: A Randomized, Triple-blind, Placebo-controlled Parallel Trial
Wujiao WANG ; Zhifei YANG ; Yuxuan LI ; Lingli GUO ; Yuze WU ; Qian LIN ; Jie WAN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;64(22):2322-2328
ObjectiveTo observe the clinical effect of Yiqi Liangxue Shengji Formula (益气凉血生肌方, YLSF) on recurrence of angina pectoris and quality of life at eight weeks after perecutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). MethodsEighty-two coronary artery disease (CAD) patients with qi deficiency and blood stasis and binding of stasis and heat syndrome who had underwent PCI were randomly divided into two groups with 41 patients each in the treatment group and the control group. Based on conventional western medicine after PCI, patients in the treatment group orally took YLSF granules while those in the control group were administered with placebo, one dose daily for 8 weeks. The recurrence rate of angina pectoris and readmission rate within eight weeks after PCI were recorded. Before and after treatment, total traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome score, Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ) scores (physical limitation, angina stability, angina frequency, treatment satisfaction and disease perception), and the SF-36 scores for quality of life (physical and mental health) were evaluated. The adverse reactions during medication in both groups were recorded. ResultsWithin eight weeks after PCI, the recurrence rate of angina pectoris in the treatment group (4/41, 9.76%) was significantly lower than that in the control group (11/41, 26.83%, P<0.05). The readmission rate in the treatment group was 2.44% (1/41), while that in the control group was 12.20% (5/41), with no significantly statistical difference (P>0.05). After treatment, total TCM syndrome score significantly decreased in both groups, while in terms of quality of life, the SAQ scores on domains of angina stability, angina frequency and disease perception as well as SF-36 total scores, physical health and mental health scores significantly increased (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared between the two groups, total TCM syndrome score was significantly lower in the treatment group than the control group (P<0.01), while no significant differences were found in SAQ scores and SF-36 total, physical and mental health scores (P>0.05). No adverse reactions occurred in both groups during the treatment period. ConclusionYLSF can reduce the recurrence rate of angina pectoris within eight weeks after PCI for coronary artery disease, and can improve the TCM syndrome score, and have sound safety, with comparable effect to that of placebo in improving postoperative short-term quality of life.