1.Preparation of Phenyl-bonded High Specific Surface Area Activated Carbon and Its Adsorption to Volatile Organic Compounds
Weichao LYU ; Shuchang SHEN ; Zhonghui SUN
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2017;45(9):1339-1345
The activated carbon with high specific surface area was prepared by carbonization with walnut shell as raw material and activation by potassium hydroxide.The surface of activated carbon was then modified by phenyltrimethoxysilane to prepare phenyl-bonded high specific surface area activated carbon adsorption material.The specific surface area and pore size distribution of phenyl-bonded activated carbon were measured by nitrogen adsorption method.The organic functional groups of the phenyl-bonded activated carbon, the chemical environment of the surface elements and the crystal structure were characterized by infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X-ray powder diffraction method.The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air were absorbed by a sampling tube filled with the adsorption material prepared here, then desorbed into carbon disulfide solution and detected by gas chromatography.The saturated adsorption capacities of phenyl bonded activated carbon to 7 kinds of VOCs (ethanol, acetone, hexane, ethyl acetate, tetrahydrofuran, 1,2-dichloroethane, benzene) were in the range of 129-216 mg/g.In the range of 0.05-2.50 mg/mL, there was a good linear relationship between the peak height of the 7 components and the concentration, and the detection limits were in the range of 0.92-3.60 mg/m3.
2.Interferon regulatory factor-3 and its alternative splicing isoforms in tumor
Zhonghui LIU ; Dan SUN ; Xinmin LIU
Journal of International Oncology 2017;44(3):196-200
As a member of interferon regulatory factor family (IRF),IRF3 plays an important role in triggering the expression of type Ⅰ interferons and downstream interferon-stimulated genes,contributing to many biological process.Researches have found that it plays an anti-oncogene role in inhibiting tumor proliferation and migration,inducing cell apoptosis.The mechanism involves in tumor immunity and inflammatory reaction,apoptosis and epithelial mesenchymal transition.The alternative splicing isoforms of IRF3 act as negative modulators of IRF3 and affect tumor development progress.The recent signaling pathways and pathogenesis researches provide new ideas for early diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
3.Genetic diagnosis of sporadic neurofibromatosis type 1 with café-au-lait spots as the only presentation in a child
Zhonghui SUN ; Ming LI ; Yunyi GUO ; Zhirong YAO
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2013;46(7):511-512
Objective To make a genetic diagnosis of sporadic neurofibromatosis type 1 with café-au-lait spots as the only presentation in a child.Methods Blood samples were collected from an 8-year-old child patient,his parents,and 100 healthy human controls.The mutation of NF1 gene was detected by PCR and direct sequencing.Results No mutation was detected in the NF1 gene of the parents or the healthy controls.There was a de novo nonsense mutation c.3520C > T (p.Q1174X) in the NF1 gene of the patient,which leaded to a premature termination codon.Conclusions The child with café-au-lait spots as the only manifestation is diagnosed with sporadic neurofibromatosis type 1 by genetic testing.The mutation c.3520C > T (p.Q1174X) may be an underlying cause of neurofibromatosis type 1.
4.An experimental study of acutobin and heparin on acute inferior vena cava thrombus in rabbits
Yilai SUN ; Yu ZHAO ; Zhi XIANG ; Zhonghui ZOU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2010;25(7):562-565
Objective To investigate the effectiveness and safety of combined heparin and acutobin in the treatment of acute inferior vena cava thrombus in rabbits. Methods The inferior vena cava thrombus model was established in 72 rabbits and they were randomly divided into three groups; heparin group(A) , group for combination of urokinase and heparin (B), group for combination of acutobin and heparin (C) ,each group including 24 rabbits. Drugs were administrated 3 days after thrombosis. Coagulation indexes were tested to assess their safety, and Doppler ultrasound was used to assess their effectiveness, on day 3, day 7, and day 10. Results The prolongation of prothrombin time ( PT) in group C was shorter than that in group B( P < 0. 05 ) , the fibrinogen ( FBG) value in group C was lower than that in group B (P < 0. 05 ) , the prolongation of PT in group B and group C was longer than that in group A (P < 0. 01), the FBG value of group B and C were higher than that in group A ( P < 0. 01 ), D-dimer ( D-D) value in group B and C gradually returned to normal range. There was no difference between the two groups (P > 0. 05). The thrombolytic effect in group B and C were better than that in group A, statistical difference was reached between groups B and A (P <0. 01), and the difference was statistically significant between groups C and A 10 days after administration (P < 0. 01). Thrombolytic effect was not different statistically between groups B and C (P > 0. 05). Conclusion Acutobin combined with heparin in the treatment of acute inferior vena cava thrombus in rabbits was effective and safe.
5.The clinical significance and correlation of Notch1/DLL4 pathway and VEGF in invasion and metastasis of gastric carcinoma
Anhua ZHANG ; Huawen SUN ; Jinsong SU ; Zhonghui CUI ; Wenfei CHEN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 1997;0(04):-
Objective To investigate the expression of Notch1 and its ligand DLL4 in human gastric carcinoma tissues and its correlation with tumor angiogenic metastasis.Methods Immunohistochemical SP method was used to detect the expression of Notch1,DLL4 and VEGF in 45 gastric carcinoma tissues and paired adjacent normal gastric mucosa,and the relationship between them and clinico-pathological parameters were analyzed.Results The positive expression rate of Notch1,DLL4 and VEGF in gastric carcinoma were higher than that in normal gastric mucosa(P
6.Outcome and complications of growing rods for correction of hyperkyphotic early-onset scoliosis
Zhonghui CHEN ; Bin WANG ; Yong QIU ; Zezhang ZHU ; Xi CHEN ; Song LI ; Liang XU ; Xu SUN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2017;37(14):833-840
Objective To evaluate the changes in sagittal profiles and complications during treatment with growing rods (GRs) in hyperkyphotic early-onset scoliosis (EOS).Methods From December 2009 to December 2016,a total of 32 EOS patients who received growing rods treatment in our center,including 8 males and 24 females,were reviewed retrospectively.All the patients had minimum 2-year follow-up and over 2 lengthenings.Based on the reference value of thoracic kyphosis (TK) in T2-12 of normal children,the patients were categorized into an N group (20°≤TK≤50°,15 cases,4 males and 11 females) or K group (TK≥50°,17 cases,4 males and 13 females).The distribution of etiology was similar between the two groups.The average age was (6.2±2.0) years and (6.3±2.3) years respectively,curve flexibility was 34.6%± 10.4% and 35.8%± 11.2% before surgery.The precontoured rods were tunneled submuscularly,connecting proximal and distal anchors,and tandem or domino connectors.The rods were then locked after applying direct distraction that allowed appropriate elongation.The connectors were all placed under the deep fascia.Results The mean follow-up in the N and K groups was (5.5±1.9) years and (5.5±2.1) years,respectively.The distribution of proximal and distal anchors was similar between the two groups.The N and K groups,respectively,had an average number of lengthenings of 5.1±2.0 and 5.3±2.3,with mean lengthening intervals of (11.3±2.3) months and (10.9±1.9) months,respectively.In the N group,TK was decreased from 36.0°±9.4° to 30.6°±.8.3° after surgery,and to 32.2°±7.8° at the last follow-up,demonstrating it was maintained within the normal range.In the K group,TK was markedly reduced from 67.6°±11.6° to 41.7°±8.7° after the index surgery,with a correction rate of 38.3%± 14.6%,and the difference was statistically significant.And then it slightly increased to 46.5°±8.4° at the last follow-up,with correction loss of 7.1%±4.2%,and the difference was not statistically significant compared with the postoperatiom.The complication rate in the K group was significantly higher than in the N group (76.5% vs.33.3%,P=0.031).The most common implant-and alignment-related complication in both groups was rod fracture (15.6%) and proximal junctional kyphosis (21.9%),respectively.The incidence of rod fracture in the N group and K group was 6.7% and 23.5%,respectively.And the incidence of proximal junctional kyphosis was noted as 13.3% and 29.4% in the N group and K group,respectively.Proximal junctional angle (PJA) in the K group was greater than that in the N group preoperatively,postoperatively and at the last follow-up.Moreover,the increasing amount of PJA was significantly greater in the K group compared to the N group (1.6°± 1.0° vs.0.7°±0.8°).Four and seven complication events in the N and K groups,respectively,were evaluated with Grade Ⅰ.Four and seven complication events in the N and K groups,respectively,were classified as Grade Ⅱ A.Conclusion GRs can effectively restore the sagittal profile in hyperkyphotie EOS patients,but with a higher complication rate compared to the patients with normal kyphosis.
7.Relationship between classroom lighting and poor vision of students in primary and secondary schools in Tianjin
LIU Zhonghui, XU Ke, SUN Zhiying, ZHANG Xin,FENG Baojia, FU Gang, HOU Changchun
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(8):1228-1232
Objective:
To investigate the relationship between classroom lighting and poor vision of students in primary and secondary schools in Tianjin, and to provide reference for targeted prevention measures for comprehensive school eye health programmes.
Methods:
A total of 623 classrooms and 24 713 students in 89 primary and secondary schools in Tianjin were selected using stratified cluster sampling method in Sep.to Oct. of 2020. The illuminometer was used to monitor the lighting environment of the classroom, and the standard logarithmic vision light box was used to detect the naked eye vision of students. Chisquare test, variance analysis and binary Logistic regression were used in SPSS software.
Results:
Rate of low vision among primary and secondary school students in Tianjin was 67.86%. The qualification rate of blackboard reflectance, blackboard average illumination, blackboard illumination uniformity, desk average illumination and desk illumination uniformity were 58.11%, 53.13%, 73.19%, 66.61% and 75.12%, respectively. Univariate analyses showed that the blackboard reflectance, blackboard average illumination, desk average illumination, and desk illumination uniformity were associated with low vision among students(χ 2=311.29, 62.54, 61.71, 6.59, P<0.05). Multivariable Logistic regression analysis showed that blackboard reflectance, average illumination of blackboard and desk were associated with higher risk of poor vision[OR(95%CI)=1.19(1.11-1.27),1.27(1.17-1.37),1.11(1.02-1.20), P<0.05].
Conclusion
Prevalence of low vision among primary and secondary school students in Tianjin is relatively high. Blackboard reflectance, average illumination of blackboard and desk are the important determinants for poor vision of primary and secondary school students. Creating effective classroom lighting scheme is crucial for vision health among students.
8.Clinical effects of 532 nm picosecond and nanosecond Nd∶YAG laser in treatment of early seborrheic keratosis
Meiqing CHU ; Yunyi GUO ; Ying ZHU ; Zhiye CAI ; Zhonghui SUN
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2023;29(3):223-226
Objective:To compare the efficacy and adverse reactions of picosecond and nanosecond Nd∶YAG laser 532 nm in the treatment of seborrheic keratosis.Methods:A total of 30 patients with seborrheic keratosis were enrolled in this study. The rash size was more than 1-2 cm. Half of them were treated with picosecond laser and the other half with nanosecond Q-switched Nd∶YAG laser by wavelength of 532 nm. The treatment effect and adverse reactions were evaluated by observing the area and the disappearance of pigment. The patients were followed up for 3 months after treatment.Results:The total effective rate was 73.33% in the experimental group and 53.33% in the control group, with no significant difference between the two groups ( P>0.05), but the pain score, satisfactory score, scab shedding time and the incidence of pigmentation in the experimental group were lower than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The 532 nm picosecond laser has a higher efficiency in treating seborrheic keratosis than 532 nm Q-switched Nd∶YAG, but it has no statistical significance. However, the self satisfaction is higher than that of the control group; the pain score, scab shedding time and the incidence of pigmentation are lower than those of the control group, with statistical significance. Therefore, picosecond 532 nm laser treatment of early seborrheic keratosis is worthy of clinical promotion.
9.Analysis of epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of scoliosis among middle school students in Tianjin
ZHANG Xianwei, SUN Zhiying, LIU Zhonghui, FENG Baojia, XU Ke
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(1):115-118
Objective:
To understand the prevalence and influencing factors of scoliosis among middle school students in Tianjin, and to provide scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of scoliosis.
Methods:
Based on stratified cluster random sampling method, 21 679 middle school students from 62 middle schools (35 middle schools and 27 high schools) in Tianjin were selected for scoliosis screening and completed relevant questionnaires.
Results:
The prevalence of scoliosis in middle school students in Tianjin was 4.00%, with girls (5.13%) higher than that in boys (2.94%), vocational high school (5.96%) higher than that in ordinary senior high school (4.98%) and junior high school (3.00%), the differences were statistically significant ( χ 2=67.56, 71.46 , P <0.01). Multivariate Logistic regression showed that gender, district, school segment, number of physical educaiotn(PE) classes per week, outdoor activity time per day, and days of 60 minutes or more of moderate and vigorous exercise per day in a week were related to the detection rate of scoliosis( OR=0.12-1.95, P <0.05).
Conclusion
The detection rate of scoliosis among middle school students in Tianjin varies in gender, resident area and school level, so more attention should be paid to girls, high school students and students in middle economic area. Comprehensive efforts should incorporate duration, intensity and type of physical exercise.
10.Association between latent classes of health risk behaviors and depressive symptoms among junior middle school students in Tianjin
HOU Changchun, LIANG Mingyue, LIU Zhonghui, ZHANG Xin, SUN Zhiying
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(3):423-427
Objective:
To investigate the prevalence of depressive symptoms among junior middle school students in Tianjin, and to explore the association between latent classes of health risk behaviors and depressive symptoms, so as to provide clues for identifying high risk groups of depressive symptoms and a scientific basis for comprehensive intervention measures.
Methods:
By using a multistage stratified cluster sampling method, 8 175 students in 16 districts of Tianjin were investigated with demographic characteristics, depressive symptoms, and health risk behaviors. Latent class analysis was performed by Mplus 8.3. SPSS 23.0.
Results:
The prevalence of depressive symptoms among junior high school students in Tianjin was 17.8%,the prevalence of depressive symptoms in urban(19.4%) areas was higher than that in rural areas(16.5%),and that of female students( 20.2 %) was higher than that of male students(15.5%)( χ 2=11.62,30.58, P <0.01). Health risk behaviors were classified into three groups: healthy group (84.0%), poor diet group ( 3.8 %) and multiple risk behaviors group (12.2%). After adjusting for region, grade, gender, and family type, multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the poor diet group ( OR=2.82, 95%CI =2.17-3.66) and the multiple risk behaviors group ( OR=4.31, 95%CI =3.67-5.05) had a higher risk of depressive symptoms compared with the healthy group ( P <0.01).
Conclusion
Depressive symptoms are prevalent among junior middle school students in Tianjin. Different latent classes of health risk behaviors have different correlations with depressive symptoms. It is important to ensure early detection and personalized intervention for different types of health risk behavior among junior middle school students to maximize cost effectiveness.