1.Comparison of ICP-MS and ICP-OES for determination of aluminum in vaccine
Congcong LIU ; Yuanheng LIN ; Yanxiang YIN ; Weiyang LIANG ; Weiping WU
Drug Standards of China 2024;25(5):471-477
Objective:To compare the test methods for aluminum content determination in vaccines by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry(ICP-MS),inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry(ICP-OES)and titration of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020.Methods:The pre-treatment procedures,linearity,repeatability,accuracy,quantification limit,detection limit and sample determination results of the three methods were compared and analyzed by methodological verification and sample testing.Results:There was a good linear relationship of ICP-OES in the concentration range of 1-20μg·mL-1 aluminum content,r=0.9999.Aluminum content in 6 types of vaccines was in the range of 99%-104.6%,and RSDs were lower than 3%(n=9).There was a good linear relationship of ICP-MS in the concentration range of 2.5-80ng·mL-1(r=0.999).Aluminum content in 6 types of vaccines were in the range of 99.4%-108.9%,and RSDs were lower than 8%(n=9).There was no significant difference between the three methods in the determination of aluminum content in vaccines,and RSDs were lower than 10%.Conclusion:Both ICP-MS and ICP-OES methods can be used for the determination of alu-minum content in aluminum adjuvant vaccine.Both detection methods are simple,fast and accurate.ICP-OES has lower instrument costs and is easier to promote in the laboratory.
2.Clinical significance of nucleolar antinuclear antibodies associated with the nucleolar immunofluorescence pattern in autoimmune disease
Congcong DING ; Xi WANG ; Fang LIN ; Le YU ; Hui CHEN ; Ke DONG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(1):29-33
Objective To explore the clinical significance of nucleolar antinuclear antibodies(ANA)in re-lated diseases.Methods This study was a retrospective study.Clinical samples of 71780 patients who visited the hospital from January 2017 to May 2022 were collected.Indirect immunofluorescence was used to detect ANA in clinical samples.Statistical analysis was conducted on the positivity rate of nucleolar ANA in clinical patients,as well as the relevant clinical information and laboratory characteristics of patients with autoimmune diseases(AID)with nucleolar ANA positivity.Results Among 71780 patients who underwent routine ANA testing,16778 were positive for ANA,with a positive rate of 23.37%.Among them,there were 1 708 cases of nucleolar type,accounting for 2.38%of all routine ANA tests,and the proportion of ANA positive cases was 10.18%.There was a statistically significant difference in the positive rate of nucleolar ANA between patients of different genders in the>20-<50 year old group and the ≥ 50 year old group(P<0.05),while there was no statistically significant difference in the positive rate of nucleolar ANA between patients of different genders in the ≤ 20 year old group(P>0.05).There was a statistically significant difference in the positivity rate of nucleolar ANA among women of different age groups(P<0.05),among them,the highest positive rate of nucleolar ANA was found in women aged between 20 and 50 years old.There was no statistically significant difference in the positive rate of nucleolar ANA among males of different age groups(P>0.05).The positivi-ty rate of ANA was the highest among patients in the Department of Rheumatology and Immunology(70.35%),but nucleolar ANA positivity was mainly seen in departments such as Reproductive Medicine Cen-ter(12.90%),Respiratory Medicine(12.40%),and Neurology(11.29%),and the difference in positivity rates between departments was statistically significant(P<0.05).Out of 1 708 nucleolar ANA positive indi-viduals,420 underwent ANA titers,including 34 AID patients and 386 non AID patients.There was no statis-tically significant difference in nucleolus positive titers between non AID patients and AID patients(P>0.05).Conclusion The nucleolus type is a common fluorescence pattern in ANA positive individuals,and there are gender and age differences in ANA positive individuals.The positive rate and titer of nucleolar ANA vary among different AID diseases.Combined with other immune function indicators,and it is helpful for early differential diagnosis of AID.
3.Repair Mechanism of Jianpi Huogu Prescription on Vascular Injury in Alcohol-induced Osteonecrosis of Femoral Head Based on VEGF/VEGFR2/PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Changting FANG-LUO ; Qianqian WANG ; Congcong SUN ; Qun LI ; Chao YANG ; Xiaoxiao WANG ; Zhixing HU ; Chunfang LIU ; Na LIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(8):186-194
MethodIn the experiment, 46% vol Red Star Erguotou (10 mL·kg·d-1) was used to establish the AONFH rat model, and the intervention effect of JPHGP at different doses (2.5, 5.0, 10.0 g·kg-1) was observed. Jiangusheng pill (JGS, 1.53 g·kg-1) was selected as the positive control. After 8 weeks of administration, the bone histomorphometry of the femoral head was analyzed by Micro-CT imaging, and the area of medullary microvessels in the femoral head was detected by ink perfusion. The pathological change was observed by hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining. The protein expressions of Platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (CD31), VEGF, VEGFR2, PI3K, phosphor-Akt (p-Akt) and phosphatase and Tensin homologue deleted on chromosome 10 (PTEN) in the femoral head were determined by immunohistochemistry and Western blot. ResultCompared with normal group, the model group presented the fracture and thinning of trabeculae in the femoral head, increased empty bone lacunae, and elevated number and diameter of adipocytes (P<0.01). Micro-CT imaging revealed a decrease in bone mineral density (BMD), bone volume fraction (BV/TV), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th) and trabecular number (Tb.N) (P<0.05, P<0.01) while an increase in bone surface-to-volume ratio (BS/BV) and trabecular separation (Tb.Sp) (P<0.01). The results of ink perfusion showed that the area of medullary microvessels in the femoral head was reduced (P<0.01). Compared with model group, JPHGP lowered the empty bone lacunae rate as well as the number and diameter of adipocytes in the femoral head of AONFH rats. Micro-CT imaging indicated that JPHGP low-dose group had elevated BV/TV, Tb.Th and Tb.N (P<0.05, P<0.01) while decreased BS/BV (P<0.01), and there was an upward trend in BMD while a downward trend in Tb.Sp, but without statistical difference. In addition, JPHGP medium- and high-dose groups had a rise in BMD, BV/TV, Tb.Th and Tb.N (P<0.05, P<0.01), a decrease in BS/BV and Tb.Sp (P<0.05, P<0.01) and enlarged area of medullary microvessels in the femoral head (P<0.05, P<0.01). The expressions of CD31, VEGF, VEGFR2, PI3K, p-Akt in the model group were lower than those in the normal group (P<0.01), and after medium and high doses of JPHGP treatment, the expressions of CD31, PI3K and p-Akt in the femoral head of rats were up-regulated (P<0.01) while the protein expression of PTEN was down-regulated (P<0.01). Moreover, JPHGP up-regulated the expressions of VEGF and VEGFR2 (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionJPHGP can repair the vascular injury in AONFH, and its mechanism may be related to the activation of VEGF/VEGFR2/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. This study provides certain scientific basis and reference for the clinical application of JPHGP. ObjecctiveTo observe the repair effect of Jianpi Huogu prescription (JPHGP) on vascular injury in experimental alcohol-induced osteonecrosis of femoral head (AONFH), and to explore its mechanism based on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)/VEGFR2/phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathway.
4.Trastuzumab Combined with Irinotecan in Patients with HER2-Positive Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: A Phase II Single-Arm Study and Exploratory Biomarker Analysis
Ting XU ; Xicheng WANG ; Ying XIN ; Zhenghang WANG ; Jifang GONG ; Xiaotian ZHANG ; Yanyan LI ; Congcong JI ; Yu SUN ; Feilong ZHAO ; Depei HUANG ; Yuezong BAI ; Jian LI ; Lin SHEN
Cancer Research and Treatment 2023;55(2):626-635
Purpose:
The human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is an established therapeutic target for various kinds of solid tumors. HER2 amplification occurs in approximately 1% to 6% of colorectal cancer. In this study, we aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of trastuzumab in combination with chemotherapy in HER2-positive metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
Materials and Methods:
An open-label, phase II trial (Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT03185988) was designed to evaluate the antitumor activity of trastuzumab and chemotherapy in HER2-positive digestive cancers excluding gastric cancer in 2017. Patients from this trial with HER2-positive, KRAS/BRAF wild-type, unresectable mCRC were analyzed in this manuscript. Eligible patients were treated with trastuzumab (8 mg/kg loading dose and then 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks) and irinotecan (120 mg/m2 days 1 and 8 every 3 weeks). The primary endpoint was the objective response rate.
Results:
Twenty-one HER2-positive mCRC patients were enrolled in this study. Seven patients (33.3%) achieved an objective res-ponse, and 11 patients (52.4%) had stable disease as their best response. The median progression-free survival (PFS) was 4.3 months (95% confidence interval, 2.7 to 5.9). Four of the 21 patients (19.0%) had grade 3 adverse events, including leukopenia, neutropenia, urinary tract infection, and diarrhea. No treatment-related death was reported. Exploratory analyses revealed that high tumor tissue HER2 copy number was associated with better therapeutic response and PFS. Alterations in the mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway, HER2 gene, phosphoinositide 3-kinase/AKT pathway, and cell cycle control genes were potential drivers of trastuzumab resistance in mCRC.
Conclusion
Trastuzumab combined with chemotherapy is a potentially effective and well-tolerated therapeutic regimen in mCRC with a high HER2 copy number.
5.Construction and application of a bowel preparation guidance based on key point control theory and mind mapping in full abdominal enhanced CT examination
Lin ZHANG ; Congcong HE ; Jiani ZHAO ; Jing LYU ; Yueying ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2023;39(29):2304-2310
Objective:To construct a bowel preparation nursing guidance based on key point control theory and mind mapping in full abdominal enhanced CT examination to provide a basis for improving the intestinal preparation and image quality of intestinal patients.Methods:This was a randomized controlled trial, 104 patients were selected as the research subjects who underwent full abdominal enhanced CT examination in the Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University from January to August 2022, and randomly divided into the control group and the intervention group by table of random numbers, 52 cases in each group. The control group was given routine nursing guidance, while the intervention group was given nursing guidance based on key-point control theory and mind mapping. Compare the differences in intestinal cleanliness, intestinal fullness and CT image quality between the two groups.Results:The proportion of patients with good intestinal cleanliness was 65.4% (34/52) in the intervention group, which was higher than 25.0% (13/52) in the control group ( χ2 = 22.32, P<0.01). The proportion of patients in the intervention group with grade I intestinal filling was 71.2% (37/52), which was higher than the 23.1% (12/52) in the control group ( χ2 = 27.76, P<0.01). The proportion of patients in the intervention group with excellent image quality was 80.8% (42/52), higher than 30.8% (16/52) in the control group ( χ2 = 28.56, P<0.01). The score of State Anxiety Inventory score of patients in the intervention group was (41.21 ± 5.08), lower than that of the control group (48.69 ± 6.40) ( t = 6.60, P<0.01). The satisfaction score of patients in the intervention group was 43.50(39.00, 46.00), which was higher than that of the control group 39.00(36.25, 43.00) ( Z = - 3.45, P<0.01). Conclusions:The bowel preparation nursing guidance based on key-point control theory and mind mapping can effectively improve bowel preparation of patients and the image quality of full abdominal enhanced CT examination.
6.HIV-1 subtypes and drug-resistance mutation sites in HIV/AIDS patients with antiretroviral-therapy failure
Junxiao LIN ; Hongzhu WANG ; Congcong LI ; Ying SHENG ; Guixia LI
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(3):224-228
ObjectiveTo analyze the characteristics of HIV-1 subtypes and drug-resistance mutation sites among HIV-infected patients who received high-efficiency antiretroviral therapy but failed. MethodsA total of 130 plasma samples were collected from the patients who received antiviral treatment for 6 months in Taizhou City of Zhejiang Province in 2021 but failed the treatment and the viral load was ≥1 000 copies·mL-1. Nucleic acid in the samples was extracted, and the pol gene was amplified by nested reverse transcription PCR. After next-generation sequencing, online tools were used to compare and analyze the subtypes and drug-resistant mutation sites. ResultsA total of 110 samples were successfully sequenced. The main HIV-1 subtype was CRF01_AE, accounting for 42.72% (47 cases), followed by CRF07_BC, 35.45% (39 cases); CRF08_BC, 10.00% (11 cases); CRF85_BC , 8.18% (9); and a small number of B subtype, 1.81% (2 cases) and C subtype, 1.81% (2 cases). The online tool comparison showed that there were 67 cases with mutations of drug-resistance sites and 61 cases with drug-resistance. The mutation sites were mainly M184V, K103N, K65R and V181C, and the mutation rates were 20.00% (22 cases), 10.91% (12 cases), 8.18% (9 cases) and 8.18% (9 cases), respectively. These mutation sites caused different degrees of resistance to nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI), non- nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTI) and protease inhibitors (PI), including 45 cases of NRTI, 61 cases of NNRTI and 2 cases of PI resistance. ConclusionThe HIV infected people who fail the treatment in Taizhou are mainly with the subtypes CRF01_AE and CRF07_BC. The rate of drug-resistance mutation is at a moderate level, mainly due to the mutation of NRTI and NNRTI drug-resistance sites, and a small number of PI drug-resistance sites. Therefore, the antiviral treatment plan for HIV infected people should be reasonably adjusted, and the detection of drug-resistance mutation sites should be strengthened to avoid the generation of transmissible drug-resistance strains.
7.Prevalence of hepatitis C virus and risk factors among drug users in Taizhou City of Zhejiang Province, 2009‒2020
Hongbiao LIANG ; Shanling WANG ; Yuanyuan XU ; Guixia LI ; Congcong LI ; Xing LIU ; Xiaoxiao CHEN ; Haijiang LIN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(4):326-330
ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and identify the underlying risk factors among drug users in Taizhou City of Zhejiang Province during 2009‒2020. MethodsA consecutive cross-sectional survey was conducted. A total of 400 drug users in correctional settings were randomly selected from April to August. The drug users were interviewed with a questionnaire to collect demographic characteristics, AIDS-related knowledge, detoxification service, drug use, and sexual behavior. Blood samples were then collected for anti-HCV antibody testing. Chi-square test and multivariate conditional logistic regression were used. ResultsA total of 5 042 drug users were included in this study. Seroprevalence of HCV was determined to be 22.7%. From 2009 to 2019, the seroprevalence showed a significant downward trend, from 34.9% to 8.8% (χ2=221.025, P<0.001). However, in 2020, the seroprevalence was 12.7%. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that senior age (≥25 years old), cohabitation, taking traditional or mixed drugs, injection drug use, and needle sharing were risk factors associated with HCV seroprevalence. ConclusionSince 2009, HCV seroprevalence among drug users in Taizhou City has shown a downward trend, however, it has increased slightly in 2020. It warrants strengthening prevention and treatment measures in response to risk factors related to HCV infection among drug users.
8.Factors affecting the willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccination
Jian CHEN ; Feilin REN ; Congcong GUO ; Junfen LIN
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(6):611-615
Objective:
To investigate the willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccination and its influencing factors among individuals that missed the second dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine in Zhejiang Province, so as to provide the evidence for improving the strategy for COVID-19 vaccination.
Methods:
Individuals that did not receive the second dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine after 56 days of getting the first dose (missed individuals) from March and May, 2021, were randomly sampled from Zhejiang Provincial SaaS Vaccination Information System. Their basic information, status of getting the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine and willingness to receive the second dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine were collected through telephone interviews. The factors affecting the willingness to receive the second dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine were identified among the missed individuals using a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
Totally 562 individuals were investigated, and there were 292 (51.96%) valid respondents. There were 54 actual missed individuals, with a mean age of (40.91±16.75) years, which included 39 men (72.22%) and 15 women (27.78%). Of all missed individuals, 23 had an educational level of junior high school and below (42.59%). The mean duration from the time of investigation to the time of getting the first dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine was (137±28) days. A half of the missed individuals were willing to receive the second dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed high willingness to receive the second dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine among the missed individuals with requirements of vaccination in the workplace (OR=5.393, 95%CI: 1.112-26.152) and low willingness among the missed individuals that felt physical discomfort after receiving the first dose (OR=0.168, 95%CI: 0.035-0.806).
Conclusions
The willingness to receive the second dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine was low among the missed individuals, and high willingness is seen among the missed individuals with requirements of vaccination in the workplace and without physical discomfort after receiving the first dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine.
9.Clinical diagnosis of Potocki-Shaffer syndrome and literature review
Congcong SHI ; Hanqiang JIAN ; Xiuling LIAO ; Xiuwen LIN ; Wenhui MO ; Jie ZHOU ; Xin XIAO ; Hu HAO ; Sitao LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2022;37(23):1818-1821
Objective:To summarize the clinical and genetic characteristics of Potocki-Shaffer syndrome (PSS).Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 1 patient diagnosed with PSS in the Department of Pediatrics of the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University at February 2021.The data analyzed included clinical manifestations, biochemical tests and gene tests.Meanwhile, studies were retrieved from the China National Knowledge Internet database, Wanfang database, and PubMed database from the establishment of the database to December 2021 by taking " Potocki-Shaffer syndrome" " EXT2 gene" " AlX4 gene" and " PHF21A gene" as key words.Besides, genes were searched from the Online Frontal Analysis Mendelian Inheritance in Man.The clinical and genetic features of PSS patients were summarized. Results:The patient was 5 months and 21 days old, male, who was admitted to the hospital due to excessive growth in body mass for the past 3 months.The patient showed mental and motor retardation, overgrowth, concealed penis, hearing loss, and hypotonia.Whole exon sequencing of this patient revealed heterozygous deletions in the Chr11: 44069455-48188946 region, including the deletions of 3 autosomal dominant genes: EXT2, ALX4, and PHF21A.The patient was diagnosed with PSS.A total of 14 articles published in English were collected, involving this boy and other 35 patients.In these patients, 14 cases had point mutations, and 22 cases had large deletions. PHF21A gene variation was detected in 23 cases (dysgnosia in 22 cases, dyskinesia in 21 cases, language development delay in 18 cases). EXT2 gene variation was observed in 22 cases (exostoses in 13 cases). ALX4 gene variation was found in 19 cases (bilateral parietal foramina in 15 cases). Of 36 cases, 27 cases had craniofacial anomalies. Conclusions:The main clinical symptoms of PSS are language and motor developmental delay, intellectual disability, exostoses, bilateral parietal foramina, and craniofacial anomalies, which are closely related to 3 autosomal dominant genes ALX4, EXT2 and PHF21A.Genetic testing facilitates the clinical diagnosis of PSS, and the mutation types are dominated by point mutations and large deletions.
10.Verification of method for microbial limit test on diatomite and pearlite
Qiming ZHANG ; Yali WANG ; Yonghao XU ; Lin ZHANG ; Congcong HAN ; Zhidong WANG ; Jipeng ZHANG ; Fujun YANG ; Xiao LIU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2021;34(10):1147-1149
【Objective】 To establish a microbial limit test method for diatomite and pearlite, and verify its applicability. 【Methods】 According to the requirements of general rule 1105, Microbial Limit Test for Non Sterile Products of Pharmacopoeia of the People′s Republic of China (2020 Edition), the applicability test of microbial counting methods for three batches of perlite and diatomite was conducted before the microbial limit test of samples. The microbial growth of filter aid was analyzed and the recovery rate of each test bacterium was calculated. 【Results】 The ratio of the colony number of the test group minus the colony number of the test sample control group to the bacterial liquid control group was in the range of 0.5~2.0. 【Conclusion】 The method is accurate, reliable and can be used for microbial limit test of diatomite and perlite.


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