1.The inhibitory effects and mechanisms of three organic acids on different patho-genic bacteria
Lihan SA ; Wenqi SHEN ; Chengyang SUN ; Wenxia HUANG ; Jinsong LIU ; Yanping WU ; Caimei YANG ; Xiao XIAO
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(5):1036-1044
The aim of this study is to investigate the inhibitory effects and mechanism of three or-ganic acids,including formic acid(FA),butyric acid(BA)and lactic acid(LA),on the pathogenic-ity of Salmonella enteritidis(SE),Escherichia coli(EC)and Staphylococcus aureus(SA).The growth of pathogens was detected by Minimum Inhibitory Concentration(MIC)and Oxford Cup antimicrobial zone assays.The motility of pathogens was detected by soft agar plate method,and the biofilm of pathogens was detected by crystal violet staining.Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)was used to measure the expression levels of genes related to the patho-genicity of SE.The results showed that FA and BA significantly inhibited the growth of SE,EC and SA,and FA had a superior inhibitory effect on EC(MIC:0.25 g/L;inhibition zone:20.0 mm)and SA(MIC:0.5 g/L;inhibition zone:25.0 mm).In addition,the three organic acids significantly inhibited the motility of SE,EC and SA as accessed by swimming and swarming assays,and FA showed the best inhibition effect.Besides,the three organic acids,especially FA,markedly inhibited the biofilm formation of SE,EC and SA.Finally,our results showed that the three organic acids in-hibited the expression of the main virulence genes encoded by SPI-1(InvA,InvF,SopE,SopB,SipB,HilA and SipA),SPI-2(SopD2),pili-related genes(FliF,LpfA,SefA and FimF)and flagellum-related genes(FlhD,FliC and FliD)of SE.This study demonstrates that FA,BA,and LA significantly inhibited the growth and pathogenicity of the four pathogens,among which FA showed the most obvious effect on inhibiting the growth,motility,biofilm formation and virulence gene expression.Our study provided a theoretical basis for the application of organic acids in the field of animal husbandry.
2.Best evidence summary of non-pharmacological management of functional gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Xinyi CHEN ; Chunmei WANG ; Cheng LIU ; Caimei CHEN ; Fang FANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(32):4367-4374
Objective:To systematically integrate the best available evidence on non-pharmacological management of functional gastrointestinal symptoms (FGIDs) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), providing evidence-based support for clinical practice.Methods:Evidence related to non-pharmacological management of FGIDs in IBD patients, including guidelines, clinical decision documents, evidence summaries, expert consensus statements, and systematic reviews, was systematically retrieved from domestic and international professional websites and databases. The search period covered February 27, 2016 to February 27, 2025. Literature was screened and appraised for quality.Results:A total of 15 studies were included. A total of 32 items of evidence were summarized across 10 aspects: multidisciplinary management, screening, assessment, dietary management, exercise management, psychological management, skin care, traditional Chinese medicine interventions, physical interventions, and health education and follow-up.Conclusions:The summarized best evidence for non-pharmacological management of FGIDs in IBD patients provides scientific and systematic guidance for healthcare professionals, helping them better identify and manage FGIDs in this population.
3.Best evidence summary of non-pharmacological management of functional gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Xinyi CHEN ; Chunmei WANG ; Cheng LIU ; Caimei CHEN ; Fang FANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(32):4367-4374
Objective:To systematically integrate the best available evidence on non-pharmacological management of functional gastrointestinal symptoms (FGIDs) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), providing evidence-based support for clinical practice.Methods:Evidence related to non-pharmacological management of FGIDs in IBD patients, including guidelines, clinical decision documents, evidence summaries, expert consensus statements, and systematic reviews, was systematically retrieved from domestic and international professional websites and databases. The search period covered February 27, 2016 to February 27, 2025. Literature was screened and appraised for quality.Results:A total of 15 studies were included. A total of 32 items of evidence were summarized across 10 aspects: multidisciplinary management, screening, assessment, dietary management, exercise management, psychological management, skin care, traditional Chinese medicine interventions, physical interventions, and health education and follow-up.Conclusions:The summarized best evidence for non-pharmacological management of FGIDs in IBD patients provides scientific and systematic guidance for healthcare professionals, helping them better identify and manage FGIDs in this population.
4.Epidemiological characteristics and trend prediction of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in Weinan City, Shaanxi Province from 2010 to 2023
Dandan LI ; Wei LIU ; Ning MA ; Caimei JING ; Lin CHENG ; Gang LIU ; Zhen DANG ; Pengbo YU ; Lin DANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(3):209-214
Objective:To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in Weinan City, Shaanxi Province, and study the predictive effect of the seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average (SARIMA) model.Methods:Relevant information on HFRS cases reported by the China Disease Prevention and Control Information System from January 2010 to August 2024 in Weinan City, as well as the epidemiological investigation data on clinical diagnosis and confirmed HFRS cases in Weinan City were collected. Epidemiological characteristics of HFRS were analyzed by descriptive epidemiological methods. At the same time, a SARIMA model was constructed based on the monthly incidence of HFRS from 2010 to 2023, the incidence of HFRS from January to August 2024 was used to test the simulation prediction effect, and the optimal model was used to predict the incidence of HFRS from September to December 2024.Results:A total of 4 373 HFRS cases were reported in Weinan City from 2010 to 2023, with an average annual incidence of 6.39/100 000. The incidence rate showed a cyclical fluctuation trend, reaching two peaks in 2012 (10.25/100 000) and 2021 (12.26/100 000), respectively. The incidence of HFRS presented a seasonal bimodal distribution, with the peak predominantly in autumn and winter (from October to January of the following year), accounting for 67.83% (2 966/4 373), and the peak in spring and summer (form May to July) accounting for 17.27% (755/4 373). HFRS cases were reported in all counties (cities and districts) of Weinan City, and the top 3 annual incidence rates were Huazhou District (17.84/100 000), Linwei District (16.10/100 000) and Huayin City (9.15/100 000). The age of onset was mainly concentrated in the age group of 15 - 59 years old, accounting for 68.31% (2 987/4 373). The male to female ratio was 2.96∶1.00 (3 268∶1 105). The main occupation was farmers, accounting for 82.07% (3 589/4 373). SARIMA (1, 0, 1) (2, 1, 1) 12 model was the optimal model for short-term prediction of HFRS incidence rate in Weinan City, and the residual difference was listed as white noise ( Q = 7.45, P = 0.878), the model could be used for disease prediction. The model was used to predict the incidence of HFRS from September to December 2024, and the predicted values of each month were 0.17/100 000, 0.59/100 000, 1.85/100 000 and 1.61/100 000, respectively. Conclusions:The epidemic range of HFRS in Weinan City is wide, and the incidence has obvious seasonality. The population are mainly males, young and middle-aged adults and farmers. The SARIMA (1, 0, 1) (2, 1, 1) 12 model constructed can be used for predicting the short-term incidence trend of HFRS in Weinan City.
5.Epidemiological characteristics and trend prediction of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in Weinan City, Shaanxi Province from 2010 to 2023
Dandan LI ; Wei LIU ; Ning MA ; Caimei JING ; Lin CHENG ; Gang LIU ; Zhen DANG ; Pengbo YU ; Lin DANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(3):209-214
Objective:To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in Weinan City, Shaanxi Province, and study the predictive effect of the seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average (SARIMA) model.Methods:Relevant information on HFRS cases reported by the China Disease Prevention and Control Information System from January 2010 to August 2024 in Weinan City, as well as the epidemiological investigation data on clinical diagnosis and confirmed HFRS cases in Weinan City were collected. Epidemiological characteristics of HFRS were analyzed by descriptive epidemiological methods. At the same time, a SARIMA model was constructed based on the monthly incidence of HFRS from 2010 to 2023, the incidence of HFRS from January to August 2024 was used to test the simulation prediction effect, and the optimal model was used to predict the incidence of HFRS from September to December 2024.Results:A total of 4 373 HFRS cases were reported in Weinan City from 2010 to 2023, with an average annual incidence of 6.39/100 000. The incidence rate showed a cyclical fluctuation trend, reaching two peaks in 2012 (10.25/100 000) and 2021 (12.26/100 000), respectively. The incidence of HFRS presented a seasonal bimodal distribution, with the peak predominantly in autumn and winter (from October to January of the following year), accounting for 67.83% (2 966/4 373), and the peak in spring and summer (form May to July) accounting for 17.27% (755/4 373). HFRS cases were reported in all counties (cities and districts) of Weinan City, and the top 3 annual incidence rates were Huazhou District (17.84/100 000), Linwei District (16.10/100 000) and Huayin City (9.15/100 000). The age of onset was mainly concentrated in the age group of 15 - 59 years old, accounting for 68.31% (2 987/4 373). The male to female ratio was 2.96∶1.00 (3 268∶1 105). The main occupation was farmers, accounting for 82.07% (3 589/4 373). SARIMA (1, 0, 1) (2, 1, 1) 12 model was the optimal model for short-term prediction of HFRS incidence rate in Weinan City, and the residual difference was listed as white noise ( Q = 7.45, P = 0.878), the model could be used for disease prediction. The model was used to predict the incidence of HFRS from September to December 2024, and the predicted values of each month were 0.17/100 000, 0.59/100 000, 1.85/100 000 and 1.61/100 000, respectively. Conclusions:The epidemic range of HFRS in Weinan City is wide, and the incidence has obvious seasonality. The population are mainly males, young and middle-aged adults and farmers. The SARIMA (1, 0, 1) (2, 1, 1) 12 model constructed can be used for predicting the short-term incidence trend of HFRS in Weinan City.
6.The inhibitory effects and mechanisms of three organic acids on different patho-genic bacteria
Lihan SA ; Wenqi SHEN ; Chengyang SUN ; Wenxia HUANG ; Jinsong LIU ; Yanping WU ; Caimei YANG ; Xiao XIAO
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(5):1036-1044
The aim of this study is to investigate the inhibitory effects and mechanism of three or-ganic acids,including formic acid(FA),butyric acid(BA)and lactic acid(LA),on the pathogenic-ity of Salmonella enteritidis(SE),Escherichia coli(EC)and Staphylococcus aureus(SA).The growth of pathogens was detected by Minimum Inhibitory Concentration(MIC)and Oxford Cup antimicrobial zone assays.The motility of pathogens was detected by soft agar plate method,and the biofilm of pathogens was detected by crystal violet staining.Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)was used to measure the expression levels of genes related to the patho-genicity of SE.The results showed that FA and BA significantly inhibited the growth of SE,EC and SA,and FA had a superior inhibitory effect on EC(MIC:0.25 g/L;inhibition zone:20.0 mm)and SA(MIC:0.5 g/L;inhibition zone:25.0 mm).In addition,the three organic acids significantly inhibited the motility of SE,EC and SA as accessed by swimming and swarming assays,and FA showed the best inhibition effect.Besides,the three organic acids,especially FA,markedly inhibited the biofilm formation of SE,EC and SA.Finally,our results showed that the three organic acids in-hibited the expression of the main virulence genes encoded by SPI-1(InvA,InvF,SopE,SopB,SipB,HilA and SipA),SPI-2(SopD2),pili-related genes(FliF,LpfA,SefA and FimF)and flagellum-related genes(FlhD,FliC and FliD)of SE.This study demonstrates that FA,BA,and LA significantly inhibited the growth and pathogenicity of the four pathogens,among which FA showed the most obvious effect on inhibiting the growth,motility,biofilm formation and virulence gene expression.Our study provided a theoretical basis for the application of organic acids in the field of animal husbandry.
7.Effects of bamboo leaf flavonoids on liver injury,antioxidant function and related gene expression in rats induced by diquat
Chao WU ; Shuwan LU ; Xueyan SHI ; Caimei YANG ; Xinfu ZENG ; Ruiqiang ZHANG ; Jinsong LIU
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2024;44(7):1498-1506
Bamboo leaf flavonoids(BLF)are compounds extracted from bamboo leaves,possessing properties including antioxidant,antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.This study aimed to investigate the effects of BLF on liver damage,antioxidant function,and related gene expression in rats induced by diquat(DQ).Thirty-two 5-week-old male Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats were randomly divided into four experimental groups:the control group(Con),1 000 mg/kg BLF group(BLF),DQ stress group(DQ),and 1 000 mg/kg BLF+DQ stress group(BLF-DQ).The results showed that compared to the Con,the DQ group exhibited significantly decreased serum AST lev-els(P<0.05),as well as decreased levels of T-AOC,GPX,SOD,and CAT in the liver(P<0.05),and increased MDA levels in rats(P<0.05).Additionally,the gene expression levels of HO-1,GPX,CAT,SOD1,and Nrf2 in the liver were significantly reduced(P<0.05).In contrast,1 000 mg/kg BLF significantly decreased serum AST and ALT levels(P<0.05),increased levels of T-AOC,GPX,CAT,and SOD in liver(P<0.05),and significantly increased gene expression of HO-1,GPX,CAT,SOD1,Nrf2,and NQO1(P<0.05).Compared to the DQ group,BLF-DQ significant-ly decreased liver index(P<0.05),reduced serum AST and ALT levels(P<0.05),increased lev-els of CAT,GPX,and T-AOC in liver(P<0.05),decreased MDA levels(P<0.05),and signifi-cantly upregulated gene expression levels of HO-1,GPX,CAT,SOD1,and Nrf2(P<0.05).These findings indicated that BLF alleviate liver damage caused by DQ stress in rats,improve liver an-tioxidant function inhibition,activate the Nrf2 signaling pathway and PINK/Parkin mitophagy-re-lated gene expression.
8.Determination of ten bacteriostatic agents in Kangfuxin Solution by HPLC-DAD method
Wanqing ZHANG ; Wenyan ZHENG ; Caimei WANG ; Li QIAO ; Xiaoxiao LIU
Drug Standards of China 2024;25(3):282-288
Objective:To establish a high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)method for the simultaneous determination of 10 bacteriostatic agents in Kangfuxin solution.Methods:The HPLC method parameters were as follows,a Thermo AcclaimTM 120 column(4.6 mm × 250 mm,5 μm),a gradient mobile phase of 0.1%glacial acetic acid-0.02 mol·L-1 ammonium acetate solution and methanol at a flow rate of 1 mL·min-1,and the scan-ning wavelength of 200-700 nm.Results:In the corresponding concentration range,the linear relationship be-tween the mass concentration of the 10 bacteriostatic agents and the peak area was good(r≥0.999 8);the preci-sion was good with RSD of 0.33%-0.38%;The RSD values of the repeatability test and the stability test were<0.5%,the recovery rate was 97.4%-101.1%,and the RSD was between 0.4%-1.8%.According to the pro-posed method,the content results of benzoic acid,sorbic acid,hydroxyphenyl ethyl ester and hydroxyphenyl propyl ester in the test sample were 0.15-0.34%,0-0.48%,0-0.02%,and 0-0.02%,respectively.Conclu-sion:This method is sensitive,rapid,specific and accurate,and can be used for the determination of the content of bacteriostatic agents in Kangfuxin solution.
9.Expression and diagnostic value of serum free light chain in lung cancer
Xi XIAO ; Li ZHENG ; Hua ZENG ; Dan CHEN ; Liqin LIU ; Caimei DONG ; Yanping ZHANG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2024;49(6):914-920
Objective:The expression of serum free light chain(FLC)is abnormal in various diseases,but its role in lung cancer remains unclear.This study aims to investigate the expression and diagnostic value of serum FLC in lung cancer. Methods:A total of 80 lung cancer patients treated at Xiangdong Hospital,Hunan Normal University from January to December 2021 were selected as the lung cancer group.Another 80 healthy individuals undergoing routine physical examinations during the same period were chosen as the control group.General information and serum κFLC and λFLC levels were collected for all subjects.Clinical indicators such as serum carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA),cytokeratin fragment antigen 21-1(CYFRA21-1)levels,tumor diameter,histological type,TNM stage,and lymph node metastasis status were recorded for lung cancer patients.The expression levels of serum FLC[κFLC,λFLC,and FLC(κ+λ)]were compared between the lung cancer group and the control group.Lung cancer patients were grouped based on gender,age,smoking history,tumor diameter,TNM stage,histological type,and lymph node metastasis to compare differences in serum κFLC and λFLC levels.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were used to evaluate the diagnostic value of serum FLC alone and in combination with other indicators in lung cancer. Results:The expression levels of serum FLC(κ+λ)and κFLC were significantly higher in the lung cancer group than those in the control group(both P<0.001),while there was no significant difference in serum λFLC levels between the 2 groups(P>0.05).There were no significant differences in serum κFLC levels among lung cancer patients with different tumor diameters,histological types,or TNM stages(all P>0.05);however,serum κFLC levels were higher in lung cancer patients with lymph node metastasis than in those without,with statistical significance(P=0.033).There were no significant differences in serum λFLC levels based on tumor diameter or histological type(both P>0.05),but serumλFLC levels were higher in stage Ⅲ+Ⅳ and lymph node metastatic lung cancer patients compared to stage Ⅰ+Ⅱ and non-metastatic patients,with statistical significance(P=0.033 and P=0.019,respectively).The area under the curve(AUC)for κFLC and CEA in diagnosing lung cancer showed no significant difference(P=0.333).The combination ofκFLC+CYFRA21-1 had the highest diagnostic efficacy(AUC=0.875)and sensitivity(71.3%).The AUC for the combined diagnosis of κFLC+λFLC+CEA+CYFRA21-1 was 0.915(95%CI 0.860 to 0.953,P<0.001). Conclusion:Serum FLC is highly expressed in lung cancer and is associated with its invasion and metastasis.Serum FLC,particularly κFLC,has diagnostic value for lung cancer,and the combined detection of FLC,CEA,and CYFRA21-1 offers the best diagnostic efficacy.
10.Biomechanical Study on Personalized Titanium Alloy Short Femoral Prosthesis
Hongwei LIU ; Wen ZHANG ; Junfeng JIANG ; Yiping WENG ; Nanwei XU ; Yunkun ZHANG ; Caimei WANG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2021;36(3):E359-E364
Objective To evaluate biomechanical properties of the personalized titanium alloy short femoral prosthesis by finite element analysis. Methods Based on the validated femoral finite element model, the base of the femoral neck was simulated, and by inserting different short femoral prostheses, four total hip replacement (THR) models, namely, the SMF stem model (Model A), BE1 stem model (Model B), MINI stem model (Model C) and personalized stem model (Model D) were established, respectively. The same loads and constraints were applied to four groups of models, and the von Mises stress distribution and deformation were calculated and analyzed, so as to compare mechanical stability of each model. Results The deformation of all THR models was smaller than that of the femur model under physiological state. The deformation of Model B was close to that of Model C, and the deformation of Model A was close to that of Model D. The peak stress of Model C was higher than that of the other 3 models, reaching 9555 MPa. The overall stress trend was Model C > Model B > Model D> Model A > Model under physiological state. Conclusions The peak stress, stress distribution of personalized short femoral stem were similar to that of SMF stem, with reasonable stress distribution, small stress shielding of the proximal femur, minimum overall deformation and shear stress of the prosthesis, and its effectiveness and stability could meet the requirements of human biomechanics, which could provide references for joint surgeons and prosthesis researchers.

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