1.Application of Two-dimensional 1H-31P Inverse NMR Pulse Sequence in Detection of Organophosphorus Chemical Warfare Agents and Related Compounds
Jinyi ZHONG ; He ZHENG ; Yan CUI
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2014;(7):975-979
Combined pulsed-field gradient, shaped pulses, and product operator calculations (algorithm), two-dimensional 1 H-31 P hetero-nuclear multiple quantum coherence ( HMQC) pulse sequence was established with the aid of C language. The result showed that coherent transfer path selection could be achieved by adjusting the ratio of two gradient strength ( g1 , g2 ) . The best ratio of g1 and g2 was -5:4 . The HMQC method based on the above sequence can be used for identifying the alkyl groups coupling with phosphorous nucleus. For the different alkyl groups, the sensitivity of this method decreased in the order methyl>isopropyl>ethyl>propyl. The limit of detection was about 10 mg/L. This method can be directly used for the screening and identification of phosphorus chemical warfare agents and related compounds.
3.Effects of medroxyprogesterone acetate and compound norethisterone enanthate on the susceptibility of BABL/c mice to lower reproductive tract infection with Chlamydia trachomatis
Yan HAN ; Bingjie ZHENG ; Yueping YIN ; Mingying ZHONG ; Ruixing YU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2015;(5):317-320
Objective To compare the effects of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) and compound norethisterone enanthate (CNE) on the susceptibility of BABL/c mice to lower reproductive tract infection with chlamydia trachomatis (Ct). Methods A total of 60 BALB/c mice were randomly and equally divided into 6 groups:MPA-pretreated control group and CNE-pretreated control group inoculated with MyCoy cell suspensions in the vagina on the 5th day after single treatment with MPA and CNE respectively, blank control group receiving no treatment, MPA-pretreated infected group and CNE-pretreated infected group inoculated with 1 × 107 inclusion-forming units(IFU)of Ct serovar E in the vagina on the 5th day after single treatment with MPA and CNE respectively, control infected group inoculated with the same quantity of IFU of Ct serovar E in the vagina but receiving no pretreatment. On day 4, 7 and 14 after inoculation, vaginal irrigation fluid was obtained from all the mice for cell culture of Ct. Three mice were randomly selected from each of these groups at the above three time points and sacrificed, and vaginal and uterine tissue specimens were obtained for hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining and microscopic examination. Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were conducted to compare infection rate among different groups. Results No growth of Ct was observed in the three control groups at the above time points. The culture-positive rate of Ct was 1/10 on day 4 but 0 on day 7 and 14 in both the CNE-pretreated infected group and control infected group, 7/10 on day 4, 2/7 on day 7 but 0 on day 14 in the MPA-pretreated infected group. Fisher's exact test revealed that the culture-positive rate of Ct was significantly higher in the MPA-pretreated infected group than in the control infected group and CNE-pretreated infected group on day 4 (both P =0.03), but similar among the three infected groups on day 7 (P = 0.23). Both the MPA-pretreated control group and infected group showed an increase in endovaginal mucus, thinning of vaginal stratified squamous epithelium, mucification of vaginal epithelium, presence of secretions in vaginal lumen and submucosal infiltration of a few inflammatory cells on day 4, 7 and 14, as well as appearance of pathological changes (including the presence of large quantities of purulent secretions in lumen, mild tissue edema and submucosal infiltration of a few inflammatory cells) in the vagina on day 4. Vaginal tissues were normal in both the CNE-pretreated infected group and control group at the above three time points, but mild tissue edema, lumen expansion, secretion retention and infiltration of scattered inflammatory cells were observed in the uterus on day 4 after inoculation. Conclusions MPA can arrest the estrous cycle of mice at diestrus with the mucification of vaginal epithelium, which may increase the susceptibility to Ct vaginal infection in mice. In contrast, CNE has no obvious effect on the estrous cycle and susceptibility to Ct vaginal infection despite of the appearance of pathological changes in the uterus.
4.Pathogen and spectrum of disease in infants with human cytomegalovirus infection
Zhong-Sheng YU ; Ji-Yan ZHENG ; Li-Qin CHEN ;
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2001;0(05):-
Objective To investigate the correlation between pathogens and spectrum of disease in infants with human cytomegalovirus(HCMV) active infection.Methods A total of 378 cases of HCMV infection diagnosed by the identification of HCMV IgM or PP65 antigen of HCMV.HCMV gB genotyping was carried out by nested PCR and restriction fragment length polymorphism(RFLP) in 107 cases.The results of pathogen,spectrum of disease and clinic feature were analyzed.Results In all 378 infant patients with HCMV,27.78% were systemic infection and 72.22% involved just single organ.Hepatitis,HCMV inclusion disease,thrombocytopenic purpura,pneumonia were pre- dominant with 33.07%,27.78%,13.49%,6.35% respectively.The rate of HCMV inclusion dis ease in infants younger than 2 weeks was higher than in those aged from 3 12 weeks(P ~ 0.05) and children older than 12 weeks(P<0.01).Infants with higher rate of PP65 antigen positive cells were apt to systemic infection than those with lower rate of PP65 positive cells(P<0.01).Infants,who were positive by detections of all three methods,were apt to systemic infection than others(P<0.01). Moreover,infants positive of IgM and PP65 antigen were apt to systemic infection than those just positive by one of the two methods(P<0.01).The result of gB genotype analysis in 107 cases showed 53 cases of gBⅠ,20 of gBⅡ.18 of gBⅢ.7 of gBⅠ+gBⅡ,5 of gBⅠ+gBⅢand 4 of gBⅡ+gBⅢ,and gBⅣwas not found.Conclusion HCMV could infect multiple organs and have some different clinic features.Combination of different methods can increase the sensitivity to detect the pathogen.The gBⅠgenotype is most prevalent in these infants.
5.The speed CT measurement of the airway in obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome.
Yan NIU ; Zhong BAI ; Xiaohong YANG ; Mingxiu ZHENG ; Renwei LIU
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2014;28(3):143-148
OBJECTIVE:
To measure the upper airway of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome by speed CT. We can predict the airway obstruction plane with the airway plane data and compliance in OSAHS patients. Through this measurement, we can provide assistance for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
METHOD:
This study randomly selected 82 patients diagnosed with OSAHS and 45 cases non-snoring healthy people as control group by the PHILIPS 256-slice CT. The zone volume, sagittal diameter, coronary diameter and cross-sectional area of the narrowest plane in nasopharyngeal area, velopharyngeal area, glossopharyngeal area, hypopharynx area in two groups of quiet respiration and Müller's status were measured.
RESULT:
In the OSAHS group underwent quiet breathing and Müller movement during CT scanning, the two states about nasopharyngeal coronary diameter, the hypopharynx sagittal diameter and cross-sectional area showed no significant difference, while other groups showed differences between the parameters (P<0.05). There was significant difference (P<0.01) in the velopharyngeal volume, tongue sagittal diameter and volume. Under Müller movement in the OSAHS group and the control group, the hypopharynx volume showed no significant difference. The nasopharyngeal coronary diameter and volume, velopharyngeal cross-sectional area and tongue sagittal diameter were different (P<0.05). The remaining set of parameters showed significant differences (P<0.01). Compared the airway compliance (Müller phase) of the OSAHS group and the control group,the parameters of each group were different (P<0.05), of which the nasopharyngeal sagittal diameter, velopharyngeal volume showed significant difference (P<0.01). Meanwhile, in the same plane, coronary diameter was greater than sagittal diameter (P<0.05) in both the OSAHS group and the control group. The pharyngeal volume measurement was basically consistent to the fiber endoscopy.
CONCLUSION
The obstruction plate of OSAHS patients is mostly in the velopharyngeal area and glossopharyngeal area measured with a high speed CT. The volume measurement of upper airway with speed CT can predict airway obstruction plate in patients with OSAHS.
Case-Control Studies
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Humans
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Hypopharynx
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Nasopharynx
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diagnostic imaging
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Pharynx
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diagnostic imaging
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Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
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diagnostic imaging
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Tongue
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diagnostic imaging
6.Respiratory Function Tests of 102 Cases of Healthy Children with Impulse Oscillometry
yang, YI ; wen-yan, ZHONG ; zheng-xia, ZHANG
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 1994;0(04):-
Objective To study the respiratory function tests reference values of healthy children in China with impulse oscillometry(IOS).Methods The respiratory function tests reference values of 102 children were measured by using masterscreen IOS and analysed it.Results Impedance and airway resistance reference values decreased as age and body height increased step by step,at the same time capacitance decreased.The difference was significant while the predicted values compared to the measured data.Conclusion We shall use respiratory function tests reference values which are established by us,and the difference is significant compared with the foreign predicted(values.)
7.Effect of oral administration of prednisone on prevention of moderate and severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
zhong, ZHENG ; xiao-ming, ZHAO ; yan, HONG ; yun, SUN
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2006;0(03):-
0.05). Conclusion Oral administration of prednisone can prevent modrate and severe OHSS and may have no effect on pregnant rate of IVF.
8.Causes and strategies to deal with the coagulation and hemolysis of blood samples of cardiovascular disease patients before examination
Zhong-Yan ZHENG ; Xiu-Ying YAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2012;18(16):1889-1891
Objective To study the causes of coagulation and hemolysis of blood samples collected from cardiovascular disease patients and the method to prevent its happening in order to reduce the numbers of coagulation and hemolysis samples.Methods All the blood samples of cardiovascular disease patients were randomly divided into control group( n =7396)and experimental group (n =7334 ).Control group was collected and transported according to the traditional methods,while the experimental group adopted standard control in sample collecting,transporting,laboratory transmission.Causes of the blood sample coagulation and hemolysis in two groups were observed.Results Unqualified blood samples ratio of experimental group was 0.21%significantly lower than 0.82% that of the control group ( x2 =27.599,P < 0.01 ).The ratio of coagulation and hemolysis of experimental group was 0.18%,and that of control group was 0.65%,and the difference was statistically significant (x2 =19.923,P < 0.01).Conclusions Quality control of each procedure in the blood sample before examination can effectively reduce the number of unqualified blood coagulation and hemolysis and improve the quality of overall blood samples,and further provide reliable and accurate scientific evidence for disease diagnosis.
10.Early signs of cognitive impairment in patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome: an event-related potential study.
Ke ZOU ; Yuanfeng SUN ; Xiangdong TANG ; Fei LEI ; Lina DU ; Zhesi CHEN ; Tingting YAN ; Zhong ZHENG
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2014;31(4):870-874
This study seeks to explore the early signs of cognitive impairment in patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). According to polysomnography, twenty patients diagnosed with OSAHS and twenty normal controls underwent event-related potential (ERP) examination including mismatch negativity (MMN) and P300. Compared with normal controls, OSAHS patients showed significantly prolonged latency of MMN and P300 at Cz. After controlling age and body mass index (BMI), MMN latency positively correlated with apnea hypopnea index (AHI), oxygen reduction index, stage N1 sleep and arousal index, while MMN latency negatively correlated with stage N3 sleep and mean blood oxygen saturation; and P300 latency positively related to AHI and oxygen reduction index; no relationships were found among MMN latency, MMN amplitude, P300 latency and P300 amplitude. These results suggest that the brain function of automatic processing and controlled processing aere impaired in OSAHS patients, and these dysfunction are correlated with nocturnal repeatedly hypoxemia and sleep structure disturbance.
Case-Control Studies
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Cognition Disorders
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complications
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physiopathology
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Event-Related Potentials, P300
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Humans
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Hypoxia
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physiopathology
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Oximetry
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Polysomnography
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Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
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complications
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physiopathology
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Sleep Stages