1.Comparative analysis of neutralizing antibody titer and specific IgG concentration in sera immunized with mumps attenuated live vaccine(F-genotype)
Chinese Journal of Biologicals 2023;36(3):263-
Objective To compare and analyze neutralizing antibody titer and specific IgG concentration in the sera immunized with F-genotype mumps attenuated live vaccine,so as to evaluate the possibility of using them as mutual verification indexes.Methods A total of 194 serum samples were randomly selected,including 98 in vaccine group inoculated with F-genotype mumps attenuated live vaccine(49 before immunization and 49 after immunization)and 96 in placebo group(48 before immunization and 48 after immunization),which were detected for the concentration of mumps virus specific IgG and the titer of neutralizing antibody by ELISA and neutralization test respectively,and the detection results were compared.With neutralizing antibody titer as ordinate and IgG concentration as abscissa,the scatter plot was drawn,and the correlation between them was analyzed by logistic regression.With neutralizing antibody titer as standard,the specific IgG concentration of each group was analyzed by ROC curve,which was evaluated to judge the reliability of neutralizing antibody positive conversion.Results There was no significant difference in the concentration of specific IgG(t =-0.977,P > 0.05)and the titer of neutralizing antibody(Z =-1.405,P > 0.05)in the serum of the placebo group before and after immunization.However,in the vaccine group,the concentration of specific IgG(t =-9.959,P < 0.001)and the titer of neutralizing antibody(Z =-5.696,P < 0.001)in the serum after immunization were both significantly higher than those before immunization;The positive conversion rates of specific IgG before and after immunization in the placebo group and before immunization in the vaccine group were significantly higher than those of neutralizing antibody(χ2= 27.927,29.777 and 17.563respectively,each P < 0.001),while no significant difference was observed between the positive conversion rates of the two after immunization in the vaccine group(χ2= 27.927,29.777 and 17.563respectively,each P < 0.001),while no significant difference was observed between the positive conversion rates of the two after immunization in the vaccine group(χ2= 2.346,P > 0.05).There was a significant correlation between specific IgG concentration and neutralizing antibody titer in each group(r = 0.321 0 ~ 0.620 1,each P < 0.05).After immunization,the area under ROC curve was the largest(0.961),and the specificity(1.00)and sensitivity(0.93)were higher in the vaccine group.Conclusion The neutralizing antibody titer and specific IgG concentration in the serum immunized with mumps attenuated live vaccine(F-genotype)showed a good correlation,which might be used as mutual verification indicators.
2.Studies on Un-fluorescent Staining Methods in Comet Assay
Journal of Environment and Health 1992;0(02):-
Objective To develop an un_fluorescent staining method in Comet Assay. Methods Some special un_fluorescent DNA staining methods, Feulgen, Methyl Green, Stains_all and Silver_Stain were tested in Comet Assay and the comparison studies with EB stain were carried out. Results Among the stain methods tested, just the silver_stain could give a satisfactory effect: legible, ease to judge the stained area of the comets head and tail, permanent, sensitive, could make little segment of DNA be stained, which couldnt be stained by EB stain, the length of comets head and tail, were over 2 times of that of EB stain, safety and economical. Conclusion The silver_stain method discarded the defects of EB stain, so that it could replace EB stain and make comet assay possible to be extended.
3.Application of Journal club teaching method in continuous education for neurosurgical refresher doctors
Liang HENG ; Jipei ZHAO ; Lijun HENG ; Guodong GAO ; Dong JIA
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2012;(11):1127-1130
Tangdu hospital of the fourth military medical university explored the aim,method,critical points and effect for organizing a neurosurgical continuous education Journal club and summarized the key factors important for its successful organization and the improvement of its short-term and long-term educational effects in order to discover a Journal club education pattern which could satisfy the demand of for neurosurgical refresher doctors.Paying attention to these factors could better satisfy the demand of for neurosurgical refresher doctors,achieve their participating aims,promote their understanding of the advancing front of the discipline and improve their literature analyzing competence and problem solving ability.The wide application of continuous education Journal club is helpful to improve the level of neurosurgical continuing education in our country.
4.Drug Use Analysis of Postoperative Chemotherapy in Patients with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Yuzhou SHEN ; Xufeng PAN ; Heng ZHAO
China Pharmacist 2014;(2):293-295
Objective:To explore the drug application in the postoperative chemotherapy for the patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Methods:The chemotherapy regimens, drug utilization and adverse drug reactions in the non-small cell lung cancer patients received postoperative chemotherapy in 2012 were statistically analyzed in a retrospective study. Results:Totally 8 kinds of chemother-apy regimens were used in 156 cases. The NC( vinorelbine + carboplatin) regimen was used most frequently and the PC( pemetrexed+ carboplatin) regimen was with the highest expense. Proton pump inhibitors, recombinant human erythropoietin and lentinan were the top three in the adjuvant drugs used in the treatment. Conclusion:It is necessary to further standardize the postoperative chemo-therapy for non-small cell lung cancer patients. Thoracic surgeons along with pharmacists should strengthen the drug use monitoring during the whole treatment process to promote the rational drug use.
5.Comparison Study between Curcumin and Enalapril Treatment in Unilateral Ureteral Obstruction Rats
Aiqing ZHAO ; Xiaoming ZHANG ; Heng HOU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(08):-
Objective To investigate the effect of curcumin on renal interstitial fibrosis following unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO), and compare the effects of Curcumin with that of Enalapril. Method UUO rat model was used. Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups with 8 rats each:shame-operated group (0.9% saline solution), model group (dimethyl sulphoxide, DMSO), Curcumin treatment group [curcumin 100 mg/(kg?d)], and Enalapril treatment group [enalapril 10 mg/(kg?d)]. All rats were killed 4 w after surgery. The degree of tubulointerstitial fibrosis was scored by HE and Masson staining. The sites and levels of protein expression of TGF-?1, CTGF and TIMP-1 were detected by immunohistochemistry staining. Result Compared with those of shame-operated group, the blood urea nitrogen level was significantly increased (P 0.05). Conclusion Pharmacological effects of Curcumin or Enalapril on unilateral ureteral obstruction rats are quite similar. These effects may result from the down-regulation of TGF-?1, CTGF and TIMP-1 expression in kidney tissue.
6.Comparative Study on the Effects between Curcumin and Eenalapril on Transdifferentiation of Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells in Unilateral Ureteral Obstruction Rats
Aiqing ZHAO ; Xiaoming ZHANG ; Heng HOU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(10):-
Objective To compare the effects of curcumin and enalapril on transdifferentiation of renal tubular epithelial cells in unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) rats. Method UUO rat model was used. Male wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups with 8 rats each:shame-operated group (0.9% saline solution), model group (dimethyl sulphoxide), curcumin treatment group [curcumin 100 mg/(kg?d)], and enalapril treatment group [enalapril 10 mg/(kg?d)]. Medicines were given intraperitoneally daily two days after the operation. All rats were killed 4w after surgery. The degree of tubulointerstitial fibrosis was scored by HE and Masson staining, and the sites and levels of protein expression of TGF-?1、?-SMA and vimentin were detected by immunohistochemistry staining. Result Compared with shame-operated group, the serum urea nitrogen level was significantly increased (P 0.05). Conclusion The pharmacological effects of curcumin and enalapril may be partly mediated by inhibiting the transdifferentiation of renal tubular epithelial cells towards myofibroblast in UUO rats.
7.Relationship between Hippocampal NMDA Receptor together with Associated Synaptic Proteins and Development of Vascular Dementia in Rats
Acta Medicinae Universitatis Scientiae et Technologiae Huazhong 2009;38(5):615-620
Objective To investigate the influence of Memantine on changes of N-methyl-D-aspartic acid receptor 2B (NMDAR-2B) level, the expression of postsynaptic density 95 ( PSD-95) and calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase Ⅱ (CaMK Ⅱ)activities in the hippocampus of vascular dementia(VD)rats and their recognition. Methods The VD rat model was established by permanent,bilateral occlusion of the common carotid arteries. One hundred and forty-four Wistar rats were randomly divided into sham-operated group, VD model group and Memantine-treated group. The water maze test was performed to detect the ability of learning and memory of the rats,the changes of NMDAR-2B level were measured by RT-PCR,the changes in the expression of PSD-95 were detected by immunohistochemical staining,and the changes in the CaMK Ⅱ activities were determined by incorporation of ~(32)P into histone. Results Compared with the sham-operated group, the ability of learning and memory of VD rats was decreased significantly(P<0. 01); the level of NMDAR-2B and the expression of PSD-95 increased significantly at the 4th week after operation(F<0. 05 or 0. 01)and decreased at the 8th to 16th week after operation (P<0. 01). Total CaMK Ⅱ activity was increased significantly at the 4th week after operation(P<0. 01) ,then dropped at the 8th week after operation(P>0. 05) ,and decreased significantly at the 12th,16th week after operation(P<0. 01). As for Memantine-treated group,at the 4th week after operation,there was no statistically significant difference in the parameters mentioned above in contrast with the sham-operated group. At the 8th,and 12th week after operation,the ability of learning and memory,the level of NMDAR-2B and the expression of PSD-95 were significantly increased as compared with VD rats(P<0. 01 or 0. 05) ,but total CaMK Ⅱ activity was similar to that of VD rats. Conclusion With the development of VD,NMDAR-2B level,the expression of PSD-95 and CaMK Ⅱ activities were firstly over-activated,and then decreased greatly. Memantine can improve VD rats' recognition by modulating the expression of NMDAR-2B,but its effect on CaMK Ⅱactivity was limited.
8.Application of dietary supplements in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in two areas of China
Yan Lü ; Weigang ZHAO ; Heng WANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2010;18(4):247-253
Objective To understand the application of dietary supplements among adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2MD) in two areas of China. Methods A total of 615 T2MD patients were recruited from three hospitals in Beijing and Shenyang, with convenience sampling for the study using self-reported questionnaires. Data were statistically analyzed. Results Overall 34. 8% of the participants (22.5% in Beijing and 45.5% in Shenyang, respectively) reported ever use of at least one dietary supplement in the past 12 months. The most commonly used supplement was royal jelly ( 16. 1% ), followed by vitamins ( 10. 1% ), calcium (8. 8% ),fish oil (7. 3% ), spirulina (3.9%), and lecithin (2. 3% ). Except that royal jelly was used for complementary treatment for T2MD, most of the other supplements were used for improving their body defense. In addition, more than 20 other health dietary supplements were also used for diabetes-related conditions in 8. 5% of the participants surveyed. The participants' main sources of information about dietary supplements were from mass media or recommendations by relatives and friends. About half of supplements users perceived that the dietary supplements were effective. The application of dietary supplements was associated with gender, educational background, living area,perceived burden of medical cost, stage of diabetes, comorbidity, and body mass index (BMI) of the patients ( all P <0. 05). Conclusions Dietary supplements are widely used among T2MD patients in Beijing and Shenyang.The types of these dietary supplements are diverse and lack professional instructions. It is recommended that information on dietary supplements should be included in diabetes education.
9.Fabrication of tissue engineered trachea by in vitro and in vivo culturing of chondrocytes in plga or dacron porous scaffolds
Zhengcheng LIU ; Xiang GUO ; Heng ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2011;27(7):432-436
Objective To investigate the effect of a tissue engineered trachea for replacement fabricated using three dimensional scaffold and chondrocytes by in vitro and in vivo culturing. Methods Rib chondrocytes were isolated and expanded to two passages, then seeded in PLGA or Dacron scaffold at density of 5 × 107/ml. Cultured in vitro for two weeks, the chondrocytes-scaffold model was planted under dorsal skin between nude mice's spine. Histology of cartilage, neovascularization and organizational structure were observed with HE staining, PAS staining and electron microscopic scan were performed after 4,6,8 weeks in vivo. Results Organized structure were observed in both PLGA-chondrocyte model and dacron-chondrocyte model with cartilage formation, neovascularization and tight fibrous connective tissue between scaffold and skin after in vitro and in vivo culture. Conclusion Tissue engineered trachea fabricated using rib chondrocytes and PLGA or dacron scaffold with in vitro and in vivo culture meets the requirement of trachea replacement.
10.Measurement and analysis of corneal biological parameters from Tibetan junior middle school students in high altitude area
Heng MIAO ; Ji DE ; Mingwei ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2021;39(5):410-415
Objective:To measure and analyze the corneal biological parameters of Tibetan junior middle school students who have lived in Mozhugongka County of Lhasa city for a long time.Methods:A cross-sectional study was performed.The basic information including gender, age and grade of 1 784 Tibetan junior high school students who have lived in Mozhugongka County of Lhasa city for a long time was collected, and the corneal biological parameters were measured in May, 2020.The available data of 690 students were obtained in this study.Unilateral eye of each subject was randomly selected for statistical analysis using computer random number method.Three hundred and forty-five right eyes and 345 left eyes from 366 males and 324 females were included.There were 461 eyes from students aged 12 to 15 years, and 229 eyes from students aged 16 to 20 years.Sirius 3D corneal topography and anterior segment analysis system were used to measure the thinnest corneal thickness (TCT), central corneal thickness (CCT), anterior chamber depth (ACD), iridocorneal corneal angle, simulated K1 and simulated K2, thinnest point position.Histogram and Q-Q chart were used to assess the distribution of continuous variables except the thinnest point position of cornea.The differences in biological parameters were compared between males and females, 12-15 years group and 16-20 years group as well as right eyes and left eyes.The literature of corneal biological parameters from other ethnic group was reviewed and compared with the Tibetan subjects.This study complied with the Declaration of Helsinki and was approved by an Ethics Committee of Tibet Hospital (No.QZYY2019-IRBPJ-21).Results:The ACD of the right eye of the students was (3.31±0.27)mm, which was significantly greater than (3.26±0.26)mm of the left eye ( t=0.745, P=0.012). Mean TCT, CCT, iridocorneal angle, simulated K1 and simulated K2 were (504.99±30.73)μm, (509.10±35.82)μm, (47.45±5.70)°, (43.15±1.89)D, and (44.16±2.29)D of the right eye, and thoes of the left eyes were (503.34±29.22)μm, (508.36±28.75)μm, (47.86±5.88)°, (43.06±1.40)D and (44.16±1.53)D, respectively, with no significant differences between the right and left eyes (all at P>0.05). The ACD and iridocorneal angle were significantly greater, and the simulated K1 and simulated K2 were significantly smaller in males compared with females (all at P<0.05). There were no significant differences in TCT and CCT between males and females (both at P>0.05). The corneal biological parameters were not signficantly different between different age groups (all at P>0.05). The thinnest point of cornea distributed mainly at inferior temporal quadrant zone for the right eyes, and superior temporal quadrant zone for the left eyes. Conclusions:Corneal biological parameters of Tibetan junior high school students in high altitude areas might be different from those of other ethnic students.Ophthalmologists should pay attention to this population in diagnosis and treatment of corneal diseases and refractive error.