1.Effect of swimming training on spatial learning-memory function of rats and its relationship with cAMP and cGMP in hippocampus and prefrontal cortex
Min XIE ; Bo XU ; Zejun WANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2009;24(11):1002-1005
Objective: To analyze the influence of long-term swimming training on spatial learning-memory in rats and its relationship with cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP) and cyclic guanosine monophosphate(cGMP) signal transduction pathway. Method: After 3 times adaptable swimming exercises (30min each time), 40 male SD rats were divided into 2 groups: control group (CR, n=20) and exercises, group (TR, n=20). CR group didn't swim, and TR group swam without burden (6 times/week, 60 min each time). After 8 weeks training, 10 rats were selected from both groups respectively for examing of Morris water maze test. Radioimmunoassay was used to measure the levels of cAMP and cGMP in hippocampus and prefrontal cortex of rats. Result: ①Compared with CR group, in TR group learning-memory improved in a certain extent: ②Compared with CR group, in TR group, the level of cAMP in hippocampus enhanced very obviously (P<0.01), the cAMP/cGMP ratio enhanced obviously (P<0.05); in prefrontal cortex the levels of cAMP and cAMP/cGMP ratio enhanced obviously (P<0.05). Conclusion: Swimming training for 8 weeks improved the spatial learning-memory of rats in a certain extent, and elevated the level of cAMP and cAMP/cGMP ratio in hippocampus and prefrontal cortex of rats obviously. It is suggested that exercises might affect learning-memory by cAMP and cGMP signal transduction pathway.
2.Respiration system FNR protein effect on type Ⅲ secretion system in E.coli O157 ∶ H7
Xuefang XU ; Zejun YAN ; Yanwen XIONG ; Jianguo XU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2012;(12):1043-1046
Objective To investigate the effect of FNR on type Ⅲ secretion system (T3SS) in E.coli O157 ∶ H7.Methods fnr mutant was constructed by λRed recombineering technology promoted by Bet and Exo proteins using PCR products.Results Through bacterial infection assays and immunofluorescence microscopy,it was found that the adhesion ability was decreased insignificantly infnr mutant compared to the wild type ZAP198.However,the secreted proteins were reduced significantly in the mutant from the secretion profile.Conclusion The reason might be that high ClpXP protein caused by the deletion of fnr degraded GrlA resulting in the inhibition of LEE(locus of enterocyte effacement) and T3SS.
3.The reliability and validity of the Chinese version of multidimensional fatigue symptom inventory-short form
Xiujuan XUE ; Cuiping XU ; Lin XUE ; Qingzhi LIU ; Jie ZHANG ; Yan LI ; Zejun XU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;(7):43-45
Objective To assess the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of Multidimensional fatigue symptom inventory-short form(MFSI-SF).Methods The reliability and validity of the Chinese version MFSI-SF were assessed in a sample of 203 cancer patients.Statistical software was used to perform the analysis.Results The results showed moderate correlation between items and the total scale,the content validity index was 0.82,and exploratory factor analysis indicated five dimensions of the scale,the cumulative variance contribution was 56.65%.Confirmatory factor analysis showed moderate model fitting:x2/df=l.73,GFI=0.83,AGFI=0.79,NNFI=0.94,RMSEA=0.06,criterion validity was 0.585,and the Cronbach α of the total scale was 0.896.Conclusions The results demonstrated good convergent validity,it is suitable to evaluate fatigue status in Chinese cancer patients.
4.Molecular MRI evaluation of acute thrombus in carotid artery in rabbits
Zhihong WANG ; Huaijun LIU ; Wenxin WU ; Yingjin XU ; Lihong SONG ; Zejun TIAN ; Canghai WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2010;26(3):414-417
Objective To assess the value of a fibrin-targeted contrast agent (EP-2104R) for MR detection of thrombus, and to compare this modality with non-contrast-enhanced (NCE) MRI and Gd-DTPA injection at acute period after thrombus generation. Methods Thrombus was induced with external injury and stasis in 5 rabbits. MRI was performed before and after contrast agent injection at 6.0 h after injury, and the MRI findings were compared with that of histopathologically examinations. Results EP-2104R enhanced MRI accurately detected thrombus, which was superior to both NCE and Gd-DTPA injection (P<0.001). Gd-DTPA injection was not associated with improvement of thrombus detection. Conclusion Being a fibrin-targeted MR contrast agent for in vivo detection of acute thrombus, EP-2104R is superior to NCE MRI and Gd-DTPA injection.
5.Clinicopathological observation of bone marrow involvement of systemic anaplastic large-cell lymphoma
Zejun DUAN ; Yonghong ZHANG ; Yunfei SHI ; Chunju ZHOU ; Jiaosheng XU ; Xuemin XUE ; Min LI ; Xin HUANG ; Zhili ZHANG ; Zifen GAO
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2011;20(3):140-143
Objective To investigate the clinicopathological features, immunophenotyping and clinical biological behavior of bone marrow (BM) involvement of systemic anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (S-ALCL).Methods 34 S-ALCL including 24 ALK(+) and 10 ALK(-) cases available with the formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue blocks of BM biopsy (n=19) or BM smear sections (n=15) were included in this study.BM samples were sent to both morphologic evaluation using H&E (Hematoxylin & Eosin)-stained sections and immunophenotypic detection by immunohistochemistry (IHC). EBV status was determined by visualization of EBERs in tumor cells using in situ hybridization (ISH). Results BM involvement was seen in 17.6 % (6/34)S-ALCL patients which were confirmed by BM biopsy. No significant difference in the incidence of BM involvement was observed between ALK(+)[16.7 % (4/24)] and ALK(-) [20.0 % (2/10) S-ALCL (P =0.3555).Age and gender were not associated with the presence or the absence of BM involvement by S-ALCL (P= 0.8089and 0.3085), tumor cells of patients with BM involvement were interstitial distribution. S-ALCL patients with BM involvement have a poor prognosis as compared to those without BM involvement (P =0.0407). Conclusion BM involvement was not frequently seen in S-ALCL. The occurrence of BM involvement by S-ALCL was not associated with age, gender or the expression of ALK protein. BM involvement is an adverse prognostic factor in S-ALCL, BM biopsy is useful to predict the prognosis of S-ALCL.
6.Effect of standardized process management of early enteral nutrition after operation on rapid recovery of elderly patients with gastric cancer
Yiping LI ; Haofen XIE ; Zejun CAI ; Qinhong XU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2019;27(6):361-366
Objective To explore the clinical effect of applying standard process management in early enteral nutrition support for elderly patients with gastric cancer after operation. Methods A total of142 elderly patients with gastric cancer in our hospital were randomly divided into control group ( n=71) treated with the traditional nursing of enteral nutrition and intervention group ( n=71) adopting the standardized process man-agement, and then enteral nutrition tolerance, complications, nutritional status and recovery of gastrointestinal function were compared between the two groups. Results There was no significant difference in age, sex and preoperative nutritional condition and operation situation between the two groups ( P>0. 05) . The incidence of nutritional intolerance and the cost of nutritional support were lower than those in the control group ( P<0. 05) . The completion rate of enteral nutrition target in the intervention group was significantly higher than that in the control group ( P<0. 05) . The anal exsufflation time and defecation time of patients in the intervention group were shorter than those in the control group ( P<0. 05) . There was no significant difference in pulmonary infec-tion, incision infection and postoperative hospital stay between the two groups ( P>0. 05 ) . Conclusions Standardized process management of early enteral nutrition after operation could significantly improve the toler-ance of enteral nutrition, meanwhile, it has positive significance in promoting rapid recovery of elderly patients with gastric cancer.
7.Genetic characteristics of Echovirus 11 circulating in Xiangyang, Hubei Province between 2016 and 2017
Zhenni WEI ; Shasha QIAN ; Yeqing TONG ; Changzheng XU ; Jia LU ; Jing GUO ; Wenhui WANG ; Yanping ZHOU ; Zejun WANG ; Shengli MENG ; Xiaoqi CHEN ; Xuhua GUAN ; Shuo SHEN
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2021;41(2):133-142
Objective:To analyze the molecular characteristics of Echovirus 11 (Echo11) strains isolated in Xiangyang, Hubei Province from 2016 to 2017 based on the sequences of VP1 gene.Methods:Rectal and throat swab specimens were collected from children with hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in Xiangyang from 2016 to 2017. Echo11 strains were detected by real-time reverse transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) and isolated after cultured in human rhabdosarcoma (RD) cells. The VP1 regions of Echo11 strains isolated from RD cells and the whole genomes of three representative Echo11 strains were amplified by conventional RT-PCR and the sequences were analyzed. DNAStar7.0 (MegAlign) and MEGA6.0 (Data) were used to analyze the homology and mutation sites in nucleotide and amino acid sequences. Neighbor-joining method was used to construct phylogenetic trees. Recombination analysis was performed with SimPlot software (BootScanning).Results:A total of 11 Echo11 strains were isolated from 3 494 HFMD cases, accounting for 0.31%. They were highly homologous in the VP1 gene. These strains shared 98.4%-100.0% homology in nucleotide sequences and 98.3%-100.0% homology in amino acid sequences. The homology between the 11 Echo11 strains and the prototype strain (Echo11/Gregory, X80059) was 73.9%-74.8% in nucleotide sequences and 87.7%-88.7% in amino acid sequences. All of the Echo11 strains circulating in Xiangyang were classified into lineage D, having a similarity to the strains circulating in some regions of mainland China since 2013. In multiple regions of the genome, the Echo11 strains isolated in Xiangyang were highly similar to the Henan Echo1 strains in 2010 and the Hubei Echo6 strains in 2015, suggesting there was recombination within the genome of Echo11 strains in Xiangyang.Conclusions:The Echo11 strains circulating in Xiangyang from 2016 to 2017 belonged to lineage D and were recombinant strains.
8. Effect of early enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition on the postoperative outcomes of patients with gastric cancer and nutritional riskin enhanced recovery after surgery
Zejun CAI ; Haofen XIE ; Qinhong XU ; Yiping LI ; Zhilong YAN ; Huifang WANG ; Jianshuai JIANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2019;27(5):281-286
Objective:
To explore the effect of early enteral nutrition(EEN) and parenteral nutrition(PN) on the postoperative outcomes of patients with gastric cancer and nutritional risk in enhanced recovery after surgery.
Methods:
A total of 130 patients with gastric cancer hospitalized in department of surgery of Ningbo First Hospitalfrom September 2016 to May 2018 were selected and divided into early enteral nutrition support group (EEN) which was placed with jejunal nutrition tube during the operation, and enteral nutrition started within 12-24 hours after the operation, and parenteral nutrition support group (PN) which was given parenteral nutrition support one day after surgery. Patients in both groups were given nutrients of equal heat and nitrogen.The incidence of nutrition-related complications, the incidence of infection-related complications, the length of postoperative hospital stay and the time of anal exhaust were compared between the two groups.
Results:
The incidence of nutrition-related complications was 10 cases (15.38%) and 4 cases (6.15%)in EEN group and PN group, that was not statistically different (
9.Observation of the efficacy for different doses of Liptor on serum lipid,carotid atherosclerosis of elderly hypertensive patients
Jing XU ; Xiaoguang LIU ; Mingxing ZHAO ; Zejun LIU ; Lingyun WANG
China Modern Doctor 2015;(19):96-99
Objective To investigate the efficacy for different doses of Liptor on serum lipid ,carotid atherosclerosis of elderly hypertensive patients. Methods A total of 50 cases of elderly patients of Lishi Road community in the outpa-tient department for treatment of high blood pressure and carotid atherosclerosis from January 2012 to December 2013 were chosen as the research object.They were randomly divided into group A with 25 cases and group B with 25 cases. Patients in group A were given oral Liptor 10mg once daily and patients in group B were given oral Liptor 20 mg once daily. The carotid artery intima-media thickness,plaque block area and plaque score,serum HDL-C, LDL-C,TG,TC for the two groups before treatment and 6 months after treatment were compared. Results The carotid artery intima-media thickness,plaque block area and plaque score, serum HDL-C,LDL-C,TG,TC were not significantly different between the two groups 6 months after treatment (P>0.05). Conclusion No significant difference has been found in Liptor at doses of 10 mg/d or 20 mg/d on serum lipid,carotid atherosclerosis of elderly hypertensive patients.
10.Effects of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery combined with intraocular lens implantation on postoperative deviation rate of multifocal intraocular lens and visual quality in cataract patients
Jiao XIE ; Zejun XU ; Xukang CHENG
International Eye Science 2024;24(3):436-440
AIM: To explore the effects of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery combined with intraocular lens implantation(FLACS-IOL)on postoperative deviation rate of multifocal intraocular lens(MIOL)and visual quality in cataract patients.METHODS: In the prospective study, 95 patients with cataract(108 eyes)who underwent MIOL implantation in the hospital between January 2021 and December 2022 were enrolled. According to different surgical methods, they were divided into FLACS group(51 cases, 56 eyes)and Phaco group(44 cases, 52 eyes). The operation time, incision diameter of anterior capsule, effective phaco time(EPT), cumulative dissipated energy(CDE), uncorrected distance visual acuity(UCDVA), best corrected distance visual acuity(BCDVA), eccentricity distance of IOL and deviation rate at 3 mo after surgery, total high order aberration(HOA), Trefoil and coma under 3 mm pupil were compared between the two groups.RESULTS: The operation time in the FLACS group was significantly shorter than that in the Phaco group, EPT and CDE were significantly lower than those in the Phaco group(all P<0.05). There was no significant difference in incision diameter of anterior capsule between the two groups(P>0.05). At 1 wk, 3 mo after surgery, UCDVA in the FLACS group was better than that in the Phaco group(all P<0.05). There were significant difference in UCDVA at 1 wk, 3 mo after surgery or BCDVA at 3 mo after surgery between the two groups(P<0.05). At 3 mo after surgery, eccentricity distance of IOL in the FLACS group was shorter than that in the Phaco group, and deviation rate was significantly lower than that in the Phaco group(all P<0.05). Under pupil diameter of 3 mm, HOA, trefoil and coma of whole eyes were decreased in both groups at 3 mo after surgery(P<0.05). At 3 mo after surgery, there were significant differences in HOA and trefoil of whole eyes between the FLACS group and Phaco group(P<0.05), but there was no significant difference in coma at 3 mo after surgery(P>0.05).CONCLUSION: FLACS-IOL can effectively reduce deviation rate of IOL and obtain better visual quality in cataract patients.