Aim To investigate the effect of piperine (PIP)on triglycerides(TG),free fatty acid(FFA), tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and leptin of model rats with insulin resistance syndrome(IRS).Methods By feeding rats with high-fat,high-glucose and high-salt diet,IRS model rats were established.Triglycer-ides(TG)was observed dynamically every 4 weeks, treating on the 4th weeks and 8 weeks continuously. TG (method of GOD-POD),FFA (method of colori-metric),TNF-αand leptin (method of ELISA)were measured.Results After 8 weeks treatment,the level of TG,FFA,TNF-αand leptin in PIP group decreased obviously,while it increased in model group signifi-cantly.Conclusions PIP could reduce TG and FFA and improve abnormal lipid metabolism of model rats with IRS significantly.Perhaps the mechanism is relat-ed with the down-regulation of cytokine TNF-αand leptin.

Objective To evaluate the effect of airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) in patients with acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS), to evaluate the extent of ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI), and to explore its possible mechanism. Methods A prospective study was conducted in the Department of Critical Care Medicine of the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University from December 2010 to February 2012. The patients with ALI/ARDS were enrolled. They were randomly divided into two groups. The patients in APRV group were given APRV pattern, while those in control group were given lung protection ventilation, synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation with positive end-expiratory pressure (SIMV+PEEP). All patients were treated with AVEA ventilator. The parameters such as airway peak pressure (Ppeak), mean airway pressure (Pmean), pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2), mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), central venous pressure (CVP), arterial blood gas, urine output (UO), the usage of sedation and muscle relaxation drugs were recorded. AVEA ventilator turning point (Pflex) operation was used to describe the quasi-static pressure volume curve (P-V curve). High and low inflection point (UIP, LIP) and triangular Pflex volume (Vdelta) were automatically measured and calculated. The ventilation parameters were set, and the 24-hour P-V curve was recorded again in order to be compared with subsequent results. Venous blood was collected before treatment, 24 hours and 48 hours after ventilation to measure lung surfactant protein D (SP-D) and large molecular mucus in saliva (KL-6) by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the correlation between the above two parameters and prognosis on 28 days was analyzed by multinomial logistic regression. Results Twenty-six patients with ALI/ARDS were enrolled, and 22 of them completed the test with 10 in APRV group and 12 in control group. The basic parameters and P-V curves between two groups were similar before the test. After 24 hours and 48 hours, mechanical ventilation was given in both groups. The patients' oxygenation was improved significantly, though there were no significant changes in hemodynamic parameters. The Pmean (cmH2O, 1 cmH2O = 0.098 kPa) in APRV group was significantly higher than that in control group (24 hours: 24.20±4.59 vs. 17.50±3.48, P < 0.01; 48 hours: 18.10±4.30 vs. 15.00±2.59, P < 0.05). After ventilation for 24 hours, the ratio of patients with increased Vdelta in APRV group was higher than that in control group (90% vs. 75%), but without statistical difference (P > 0.05). The SP-D level (μg/L) in serum in APRV group showed a tendency of increase (increased from 19.70±7.34 to 27.61±10.21, P < 0.05), in contrast there was a tendency of decrease in control group (decreased from 21.83±7.31 to 16.58±2.90, P > 0.05), the difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P < 0.05). After 48-hour ventilation, SP-D in APRV group was decreased, but no change was found in control group, and no significant difference was found as compared with that of the control group (16.45±8.17 vs. 17.20±4.59, P > 0.05). There was no significant difference in serum KL-6 between the two groups before and after ventilation. The SP-D and KL-6 levels in serum were unrelated with 28-day survival rate of the patients. The odds ratio (OR) of SP-D were 0.900 [95% confidence interval (95%CI) = 0.719-1.125], 1.054 (95%CI = 0.878-1.266), 1.143 (95%CI = 0.957-1.365), and the OR of KL-6 were 1.356 (95%CI = 0.668-2.754), 0.658 (95%CI = 0.161-2.685), 0.915 (95%CI = 0.350-2.394) before the test, 24 hours and 48 hours after ventilation (all P > 0.05). Conclusions APRV was similar to lung protective ventilation strategy in oxygenation and improvements in the lung mechanics parameters. APRV with a higher Pmean can recruit alveolar more effectively, and it had no impact on hemo-dynamics, but might exacerbate VILI.

Objective To evaluate the analysis capability of urine protein qualitative test between AX-4030 and Cobas U411 u-rine dry chemistry analyzer,and study on evaluating the performance of qualitative test.Methods According to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute(CLSI)EP12-A2 document,analyzed the bias and imprecision of urineprotein qualitative test between the Aution MAX AX-4030 and Roche CobasU411 system.Their C50 ,C5 ~C95 intervals and imprecision curves were compared.The protein of 310 specimens were simultaneously determined by both Cobas U411 and AX-4030,in order to eval-uate their concordance.Results C50 for AX-4030 system was less than that for Cobas U411;C5 ~C95 interval of AX-4030 system was narrower than CobasU411.The imprecision curve of AX-4030 system was steeper than Cobas U411.The com-parison of the two analysis systems showed that the concordance was 96.8%,the positive concordance was 82.7%,and the negative concordance was 99.6%.The 95% credibility interval (CI)was 94.2%~98.16% and the Kappa value was 0.88. Conclusion For the sensitivity and imprecision of urine protein test in the C50 critical value,the AX-4030 system was better than Cobas U411.The concordance of them in determining clinical specimens was pole-strength.The evaluation recommen-ded by the EP12-A2 document is practical and effective.

Objective　To report a 4-year cumulative series (209 cases) of laparoendoscopic singlesite surgery (LESS) in urology and assess its clinical utilization.　Methods　Consecutive LESS cases done between December 2008 and July 2012 at our institution were prospectively recorded and retrospective analyzed in this study.Demographic data,main perioperative outcomes,and information related to the surgical technique were collected and analyzed.There were 209 patients ( 121 males and 88 females) with a mean age of (52.8 ±14.5) years,a mean B MIof (23.5 ±3.12) kg/m2 and a mean ASA score of (2.0±0.3).20.1％ (42 cases) of patients had previous abdominal or pelvic surgeries.29.2％ (61 cases) and 12.9％(27 cases) of patients had diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Indications were renal tumors (70 cases,33.5％),adrenal tumors (42,20.1％),renal cyst (22 cases,10.5％),ureteral calculi (22 cases,10.5％),nonfunctional kidneys (19 cases,9.1％),BPH (10 cases,4.8％),and others (24 cases,11.5％ ).Surgical conversions were evaluated,as well as intraoperative and postoperative complications.Two periods were arbitrarily dcfined:the first was from December 2008 to Septcmber 2010 (22 mon) and the second.was from October 2010 to July 2012 (22 mon).A comparative analysis between these two periods was conducted.　Results　There were 209 LESS surgeries included in this study.Most common procedures ( 92.3％ ) were done on the upper urinary tract,with 55.5％ of the whole cohort being tumor-related indications and only 16.3％ being reconstructive procedures.The transperitoneal approaches were preferentially adopted in 80.9％　cases,and transvesical access in 5.3％ cases. The transumbilical access was used in 46.9％ of cases.The overall conversion rate was 8.1％,with 4.3％ of cases converted to reduced - port laparoscopy,1.9％ to conventional laparoscopy,and 1.9％ to open surgery.The intraoperative complication rate was 4.8％ ( 10/209 ) and postoperative complications,mostly low grade,were encountered in 11.5％(24/209) of cases.There was a significant increase in the number of LESS cases during the second study period; the rate of some procedures (ie,transumbilical LESS,renal cyst decortication and transvesical single-port enucleation of the prostate) was lower,whereas some other procedures were performed more frequently (ie,tumor-related LESS procedures,radical nephrectomy and adrenalectomy).　Conclusions　A broad range of urological procedures can be finished with LESS technique in the experienced hands of a laparoscopic surgeons.However,LESS is still in its infancy with a certain risk of surgical complication and conversion.Stringent patient selection criteria should be applied,especially during the learning curve.Complex reconstructive procedures or malignant tumor related indications are not appropriate as the start of this kind of procedure.We need always put patient's safety and treatment efficacy first.

Objective: Establishing the mass spectrum library of a new Campylobacter- " C.fetus subsp.testudinum" for rapid species identification in clinical microbiology laboratory. Methods: Illumina second generation sequencing platform 2000/miSeq was used to carry out high flux genome sequencing for the strains which were collected to establish mass spectrum library.The analysis oforthologous average nucleotide identity (OrthoANI) between collected strains and reference strains was performed at JAVA 8 operation environment. Then, the mass spectrums ofcollected strains andreference strains were acquired using MALDI-TOF MS. And the mass spectrum library of C. fetus subsp.testudinum. were established and verified. Results: The OrthoANI analysis showed that the OrthoANI value of the collected strains and the reference strain C. fetus subsp.testudinum03-427 was 99.30%-99.96%, while the OrthoANI values of collected strains and C. fetus subsp.venerealisNCTC10354 orC.fetus subsp.fetus82-40 were 91.05%-92.26%. With reference to OrthoANI ≥ 95% as the basis for the determination of the same strain, the strains which collected to establish mass spectrum library was finally identified as " C. fetus subsp.testudinum" . The identification accuracy rate of the mass spectrum library was 100% (consistent with gene sequencing), and the confidence interval was 82.3%-99.9%, identification of the same strain is 100% reproducible. Conclusions The new" gold standard" based on high throughput sequencing and total genome analysis has provided the ideal reference value for the establishment of mass spectrum library.And the accurate and objective reference spectrum of the" C.fetus subsp.testudinum" provides a new platform for the rapid diagnosis of fetal Campylobacter infection. (Chin J Lab Med, 2018, 41: 583-588)

Objective Reference standard of the RPOB(rifampin resistance)gene recommended by CLSI-MM18A(Interpretive Criteria for Identification of Bacteria and Fungi by DNA Target Sequencing) was used to evaluate the ability of MALDI-TOFMS techniques for the identification and classification of non-tuberculous Mycobacterium.Methods Fifty five clinicalstrains were collected from 2012 to 2016 with different sources.The RPOB gene was sequenced, and results were applied to phylogenetics analysis. MALDI-TOF MS technology was implemented to identify the strains, and cluster analysis was conducted based on protein fingerprint.The consistency of two methods for NTM identification and typing was evaluated.Results The RPOB gene method showed a good ability of identification(similarity>99.0%) and subtyping(to subspeciesof the complex level).The French BioMérieux MALDI-TOF MS identified 89.1% of 55 strains to genus level and 78.2% to species level.The phylogeneticsanalysis of protein fingerprint by SARAMS Premium software also showed good typing ability.Conclusions MALDI-TOF MS technology can identify and classify non-tuberculous Mycobacterium effectively,which is rapid and easy.It is complementary to RPOB gene method in laboratory application.

Objective To study the effects of acetated ringer's solution resuscitation in hemorrhagic shock rats on inflammatory mediators on lung tissue and their JNK (c-Jun N-terminal kinase) signaling pathways. Methods Thirty-two SD rats were randomly(random number) divided into four groups: shock without resuscitation group (CR, n=8), saline group (NR, n=8), lactated ringer's solution group (LR, n=8) and acetated ringer's solution group (AR,n=8). The rats of NR group, LR group and AR group were prepared into shock models (mean arterial blood pressure maintained at 40-45 mmHg),The rats of NR group, LR group and AR group were in the shock for 60 min and then the corresponding kinds of liquid were administered for 30 min and observation was carried out for 4 hours. The rats of CR group without liquid resuscitation were observed for 4 hours after shock. After that, the lung tissues of rats were taken from NR group, LR group and AR group as well as from CR group 4 hours after shock (if the rats died, the lung tissues were immediately taken). The levels of TNF-α, IL-4 and IL-10 mRNA in lung were measured by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR),and Western blot was used to measure the levels of JNK phosphorylation and MKP-1 acetylation. The one-way ANOVA was used for comparison among groups. Between the two groups, the comparison was analyzed by using LSD-t test. Results The IL-4 mRNA expression of lung tissue in AR group was higher than that in CR group, NR group and LR group (CR group:0.42±0.34; NR group:2.60±0.66; LR group:6.24±2.95; AR group: 11.08±4.24; P＜0.05).The IL-10 mRNA expression of lung tissue in AR group was significantly higher than that in CR group, NR group and LR group (CR group:0.25±0.25; NR group:2.79±1.62; LR group:3.51±1.66; AR group:9.35±2.86;P＜0.01).The TNF-a mRNA expression in AR group was significantly lower than that in CR group, NR group and LR group (CR group:4.98±1.26; NR group:2.50±0.76; LR group:3.87±3.00; AR group:0.19±0.09; P＜0.01). The level of JNK phosphorylation in lung tissue of rats in AR group was significantly lower than that in CR group, NR group and LR group (CR group:0.52±0.12; NR group:0.42±0.08; LR group:0.30±0.08; AR group:0.17±0.06;P＜0.01). The level of MKP-1 acetylation in lung tissue of rats in AR group was significantly higher than that in CR group, NR group and LR group (CR group:0.14±0.07; NR group:0.30±0.07; LR group:0.37±0.02; AR group:0.48±0.06;P＜0.01). Compared with normal saline and lactated ringer's solution, acetated ringer's solution used in hemorrhagic shock rats could promote MKP-1 acetylation, inhibit the phosphorylation of JNK, significantly inhibit the lung tissue TNF-a released, promote the release of anti-inflammatory factors, IL-4 and IL-10. Conclusions The acetated ringer's solution for resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock in rats could reduce inflammation of lung tissue in a certain extent, probably by enhanced the acetylation of MKP-1 to inhibited JNK signaling pathway and reduced lung tissue inflammation.

Objective To analyze the clinical values of super early enteral nutrition combined with microecopharmaceutics and delayed enteral nutrition on patients with severe acute pancreatitis. Methods Clinical data of thirty patients diagnosed as severe acute pancreatitis in our emergency department during January 2013 and December 2017 were reviewed retrospectively. Patients were divided into the treatment group (n=15, patients given enteral nutrition combined with microecopharmaceutics within 24 h after admission) and the control group (n=15, patients given delayed enteral nutrition after 48 h of admission). Two weeks after the treatment, the serum variables of C-reactive protein, total protein, albumin, recovery time of urine and blood amylase, length of hospital stay and APACHE Ⅱ score were compared between the two groups by using paired samples t test. Results The C-reactive protein [(46.7±13.1) mg/L vs. (190.72±19.3) mg/L, t=10.4, P<0.01] and APACHE Ⅱ score [(7.2±1.9) vs.(9.3±2.4),t=2.7,P<0.05] of the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group. The total protein [(58.1±6.3)g/L vs.(52.6±5.4)g/L, t=2.5, P<0.05] and albumin [(29.9±3.2)g/L vs.(22.0±2.8)g/L, t=7.12, P<0.01] of the treatment group were significantly higher than those in the control group. The recovery time of urine amylase [(13.2±2.1)d vs.(18.7±3.9)d, t=4.9, P<0.01] and blood amylase [(7.5±3.0)d vs.(11.1±3.4)d, t=3.1, P<0.01], and length of hospital stay[(14.9±4.5)d vs.(27.1±5.3)d, t=6.9, P<0.01] were significantly shorter in the treatment group compared with those in the control group. Conclusions Ultra-early enteral nutrition combined with microecopharmaceutics can shorten the length of hospital stay of patients with severe acute pancreatitis, and is safe and effective.

Objective To evaluate the relationship between short-term blood pressure variability and poor outcome and hemorrhagic transformation after intravenous thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke.Methods The Databases such as Wanfang,CNKI,Cochrane,Pubmed,EMBASE,and Web of Science were retrieved.The randomized controlled trials,cohort studies and case-control studies about blood pressure monitoring after intravenous thrombolytic therapy in patients with acute ischemic stroke and calculation and analysis of blood pressure variability were enrolled.The deadline for retrieval was December 2017.STATA 13.0 software was used to conduct Meta-analysis.Results A total of 9 non-randomized controlled trials with 19 161 patients were included.Four of them were prospective studies and 5 were retrospective studies.The relationship between short-term blood pressure variability and poor outcome (defined as a modified Rankin scale score ＞2) were investigated in 8 studies (a total of 19 045 patients).The relationship between short-term blood pressure variability and hemorrhagic transformation were investigated in 6 studies (with 18 456 patients).The results of Meta-analysis showed that short-term systolic blood pressure variability (every 10 mmHg change;1 mmHg =0.133 kPa) and poor outcome (odds ratio [OR] 1.55,95％ confidence interval [CI] 1.22-1.86;P ＞0.001),hemorrhagic transformation (OR 2.39,95％ CI 1.71-3.35;P =0.025),and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (OR 2.49,95％ CI 1.39-4.39;P =0.048) had significant correlations.Conclusion The increased short-term blood pressure variability after intravenous thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke is associated with poor outcome,hemorrhagic transformation,and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage.

Objective:To analyze the molecular epidemiological characteristics of Campylobacter fetus subsp. testudinum ( Cft). Methods:Fifteen strains of Cft collected in our laboratory from 2010 to 2022 were subjected to whole-genome sequencing. Their epidemiological characteristics were analyzed based on the global genome data of Cft on GenBank database. MLST-GrapeTree software was used to obtain the genetic structure of Cft strains. A phylogenetic tree was constructed using core-genome single nucleotide polymorphism (cgSNP) analysis, and the sequence clusters were identified using rhierBAPS. Virulence genes and drug resistance genes of Cft strains were annotated using CARD, ResFinder and VFDB database. Their susceptibility to antibiotics was tested using E-test method and the results were analyzed using the CLSI-M45 sensitivity standard for Campylobacter jejuni/ Campylobacter coli. Results:Based on average nucleotide identity (ANI) analysis, the genome data of 41 Cft strains including 24 isolated from human, 13 from animals and four of unknown sources were collected from GenBank database. Among the 24 human-derived strains, 20 were linked to Asian descent and only one was linked to Caucasian descent (spouse of Asian descent), showing statistically significant differences in human ethnicity. All of the 13 animal-derived strains were originated from reptilian sources, including six from turtles, four from snakes and three from lizards. MLST revealed that ST46 was the predominant ST in China, while ST15 was the major sequence type in the United States. Grapetree analysis also demonstrated that the genetic diversity in China was greater than that in the United States. The phylogenetic tree constructed based on cgSNP and BAPS identified six distinct sequence clusters. The Chinese isolates were scattered in diverse sequence clusters and closely related to animal-derived strains, while the American isolates mainly belonged to ST15. The genes encoding virulence factors such as flagella, glycosylation systems and adhesins were carried by all of the 41 Cft strains (100.00%). The invasion-related virulence genes, such as the genes encoding the IV type secretion system ( virB4, virB9, virD4) and the resistance-related tetO efflux pump gene were specifically identified in the emerging ST74 clones. In vitro drug susceptibility testing of 15 Chinese isolates revealed 46.67% of the Cft strains were resistant to ciprofloxacin and 100.00% were sensitive to erythromycin. Conclusions:The global sequence clusters of Cft isolates showed a great genetic diversity. Most of the people with Cft infection had basic immune diseases and might have eaten or had contact with reptiles. Notably, the Chinese domestic infection of ST46 and the emerging ST74 should arouse our more attention.