1.Dynamic Monitoring and Analysis of Ammonia Concentration in Laboratory Animal Facilities Under Suspension of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning System
Qingzhen JIAO ; Guihua WU ; Wen TANG ; Fan FAN ; Kai FENG ; Chunxiang YANG ; Jian QIAO ; Sufang DENG
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2025;45(4):490-495
ObjectiveTo monitor the real-time changes in ammonia concentration in the laboratory animal facility environment before, during, and after the air conditioning system stops supplying air, so as to provide a basis and reference for developing emergency plans for the shutdown of the air conditioning system. MethodsThe laboratory animal facilities of the Wuhan Institute of Biological Products were used as the research object. Ammonia concentration detectors were used to monitor ammonia concentration continuously in the environment of conventional rabbit production facility, SPF hamster production facility, and SPF guinea pig experimental facility before and after the passive shutdown due to repairs and active maintenance shutdown of the air conditioning system, as well as the time for the ammonia concentration to return to daily levels after resuming air supply. ResultsUnder both shutdown modes of the air conditioning system, the trend of ammonia concentration changes in different laboratory animal facilities was consistent, showing a rapid increase after shutdown and a rapid decrease after resuming air supply. Under active maintenance shutdown, the maximum ammonia concentrations in the conventional rabbit production facilities, SPF hamster production facilities, and SPF guinea pig experimental facilities were 9.81 mg/m³, 14.27 mg/m³, and 6.98 mg/m³, respectively. Within 12 minutes after resuming air supply, ammonia concentration could return to normal daily levels. Under passive long-term shutdown, ammonia concentration value was positively correlated with the duration of air supply suspension. As the shutdown duration increased, ammonia concentration continued to increase. The maximum ammonia concentration values in the three facilities occurred at 88 minutes (38.06 mg/m³), 40 minutes (18.43 mg/m³), and 34 minutes (15.61 mg/m³) after air supply suspension, respectively.Within 11 minutes after resuming air supply, ammonia concentration could return to normal daily levels. ConclusionShutdown of the air conditioning system causes a rapid increase in ammonia concentration in laboratory animal facilities, and the rise in ammonia concentration is positively correlated with the duration of air supply suspension. Therefore, when an emergency shutdown of the air-conditioning system is required due to maintenance or other reasons, backup fans should be provided in accordance with the requirements of GB 50447-2008 "Architectural and Technical Code for Laboratory Animal Facilities". Older facilities should make adequate preparations and develop a scientifically sound emergency plan.
2.Current situation and influencing factors of organizational silence among emergency nurses
Junjie ZHANG ; Guihua ZHENG ; Dandan WU ; Chunxiao WANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(8):1095-1099
Objective:To explore the current situation of organizational silence among emergency nurses and analyze its influencing factors, so as to provide a basis for interventions.Methods:From April to July 2023, convenience sampling was used to select 150 nurses from the Emergency Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University as the research subject. These subjects were surveyed using the General Information Questionnaire, Nurse Organizational Silence Evaluation Questionnaire and the Emotional Intelligence Scale. Pearson correlation was used to analyze the correlation between organizational silence and emotional intelligence among emergency nurses, and multiple linear regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of nurse organizational silence.Results:A total of 150 questionnaires were distributed, and 132 valid questionnaires were collected, with an effective response rate of 88.00% (132/150). The score of the Nurse Organizational Silence Evaluation Questionnaire of 132 emergency nurses was (60.83±13.52). The results of Pearson correlation analysis showed that there was a negative correlation between emotional intelligence and organizational silence in emergency nurses ( r=-0.410, P<0.01). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that gender, education level, work years, perceived economic level, and emotional intelligence were the influencing factors of organizational silence among emergency nurses ( P<0.05), which could explain 33.9% of the variation. Conclusions:Nursing managers should focus on nurses who are female and with low education levels, short working years, and low perceived economic levels, and provide training to improve their emotional intelligence, thereby reducing the level of organizational silence among emergency nurses.
3.Scoping review of factors influencing chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment in cancer patients
Xiucen WU ; Guihua CHEN ; Qin LI ; Huan TANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(22):3052-3057
Objective:To provide a scoping review of the assessment tools and influencing factors of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) in cancer patients and offer insights for developing personalized intervention methods.Methods:Guided by the scoping review methodology proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) in Australia, a comprehensive search was conducted in databases such as CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed, PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. The type of literature searched include cross-sectional studies, cohort studies, and case-control studies from the inception of the databases to July 2023, focusing on the factors influencing CRCI in cancer patients. Data extraction, collection, summarization, and reporting of research results were performed for the included studies.Results:A total of 14 studies were included. The influencing factors of CRCI in cancer patients identified were age, gender, fatigue level, anxiety and depression, nutritional status, educational level, number of chemotherapy sessions and exercise.Conclusions:CRCI is a common issue among cancer patients and is influenced by multiple complex factors. Healthcare professionals can develop risk screening tools for CRCI based on these factors, allowing for timely and precise preventive and therapeutic measures for patients at risk, ultimately improving their quality of life and self-efficacy.
4.Analysis of distribution characteristics on exercise behavior stages and its predictive factors in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease after discharge
Huan TANG ; Guihua CHEN ; Qin LI ; Xixin ZHOU ; Xiucen WU ; Penghua SHEN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(17):2084-2092
Objective To understand the characteristics and the predictors of the distribution of exercise behavior stages in COPD patients after discharge from the hospital,and to provide a reference basis for the implementation of the whole process and continuous rehabilitation care decision-making.Methods Using the convenience sampling method,380 COPD patients who were hospitalized in the departments of respiratory medicine or geriatrics in 2 tertiary-level hospitals in Chongqing from February 2022 to February 2023 were selected for the study,and were followed up until 6 months after the patients were discharged from the hospital.Questionnaires were administered using the self-designed General and Disease-Related Information Questionnaire,Exercise Stages of Change Scale,Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale,Exercise Self-Regulatory Efficacy Scale,Social Support Rate Scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.Characteristics and predictors of exercise behavior in COPD patients after hospital discharge were analyzed using univariate analysis and ordered multicategorical logistic regression.Results The included 380 COPD patients of post-discharge exercise behavior were 53 cases(14.0%)in the pre-intentional stage,97 cases(25.5%)in the intentional stage,103 cases(27.1%)in the preparatory stage,75 cases(19.7%)in the action stage,and 52 cases(13.7%)in the maintenance stage.The age,monthly household income,daily chores,sleep,exercise habits,and history of the current inpatient rehabilitation,number of acute episodes in the last year,whether home oxygen therapy and regular use of medication for respiratory diseases,degree of dyspnea,perceived exercise benefit/impairment,social support,and depression were the main predictors of the distribution of the stages of exercise behavior in COPD patients after discharge from the hospital.Conclusion Most COPD patients did not develop regular exercise behavior habits after discharge,and the level of their exercise behavior was affected by a variety of factors,including individual characteristics,disease factors,decision-making balance,social support,and psychology,suggesting that healthcare professionals should develop personalized early exercise interventions according to the characteristics of the behavioral stage in which the patient is located in order to increase the long-term effects of the intervention.
5.Study on the feasibility of low-dose chest CT combined with deep learning reconstruction algorithm in the diagnosis of pediatric mycoplasma pneumonia
Xiu CHENG ; Guihua LIU ; Sirun YU ; Dehong WU ; Wen CHEN ; Guan WANG ; Chao LIU
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(6):12-17
Objective:To explore the feasibility of 60 kV low-dose scanning technique on chest combined with ClearInfinity deep learning reconstruction algorithm in the diagnosis of pediatric mycoplasma pneumonia.Methods:A total of 132 pediatric patients,who admitted to Taihe Hospital Affiliated to Hubei Medical College and were diagnosed as mycoplasma pneumonia,were selected,and all of them underwent computed tomography(CT)scans on chest.They were randomly divided into routine dose group(66 cases),low dose ClearView and ClearInfinity group(66 cases).In the routine dose group,the tube voltage of CT scan on chest was 100 kV,and 50%ClearView iterative algorithm was adopted in this group.The tube voltage of CT scan on chest was 60kV in low dose ClearView and ClearInfinity group,and 50%ClearView iterative algorithm and 50%ClearInfinity deep learning reconstruction algorithm were used respectively to conduct reconstruction.The difference of radiation dose among the three groups was compared.The CT values and standard deviation(SD)values,signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)and contrast-to-noise ratio(CNR)of the region of interest(ROI)of the images of 3 groups were measured and calculated.The images were subjectively evaluated by two diagnostic attending physicians with 10 years of work experience,and the Kappa test was adopted to analyze the consistency of the score results.Results:Compared with the routine dose group,the volume CT dose index(CTDIvol)values,dose-length product(DLP)values and effective radiation dose(ED)values of the low dose ClearView group and ClearInfinity group reduced respectively by 87.58%,87.24%and 88.00%,and the differences were statistically significant(t=4 584.07,63.73,61.27,P<0.01).The noise values of left and right lung of the routine dose group were significantly lower than those of the low dose ClearView group,while were significantly higher than those of ClearInfinity group,and the differences were significant(Z=-9.912,-7.013,P<0.01),and the difference of them between low dose ClearView group and ClearInfinity group was significant(Z=-9.912,P<0.01).The SNR and CNR of left and right lung of low dose ClearView group were significantly lower than those of the routine dose group,with statistically significant(t=-34.810,5.522,P<0.01),while these of the low dose ClearInfinity group were significant higher than them of the routine dose group(t=3.544,-8.674,P<0.05),respectively.The two attending physicians had favorable consistency in the subjective evaluation for images(Kappa>0.75,P<0.01).The subjective score of the routine dose group was not significantly different with that of the low dose ClearInfinity group(P>0.05),but was significantly better than that of the low dose ClearView group(Z=-6.425,P<0.01).Conclusion:For pediatric patients with mycoplasma pneumonia,the 60 kV low dose CT on chest combined with ClearInfinity deep learning reconstruction algorithm can ensure image quality on the premise of reducing radiation,which can ensure the diagnostic effect.
6.Discussion on mechanism of modified Biminkang Granules in treatment of allergic rhinitis based on network pharmacology and experimental verification
Lanlan CHEN ; Rongchen LIU ; Anqi WANG ; Guihua WU ; Li LI
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(3):336-344
Objective:To predict the molecular mechanism of Biminkang Granules in the treatment of allergic rhinitis using network pharmacological methods combined with animal experiments.Methods:Active component targets and allergic rhinitis targets were screened from TCMSP, OMIM, GeneCards, TTD, DrugBank and PharmGKB databases; R language software was used to map the intersection of drug and disease targets; Cytoscape software and String platform were used to construct intersection target PPI network and conduct network topology analysis; DAVID platform was used to perform GO enrichment and KEGG pathway analysis, and perform molecular docking verification on the main active components and key targets. 32 rats were divided into a blank group of 8 and a model group of 24 using a random number table method. Model rats were induced by ovalbumin to establish an allergic rhinitis model. 24 SD rats that were successfully modeled and were randomly divided into model group, Western medicine group, and Biminkang Granules group using a random number table method, with 8 rats in each group. The Western medicine group was gavaged with 1 mg/kg of loratadine solution, the Biminkang Granules group was gavaged with 4.1 g/kg of Biminkang Granules solution, and the blank group and model group rats were gavaged with the same volume of physiological saline once a day for 2 consecutive weeks. The symptoms of rhinitis in each group of rats for 30 minutes were observed and recorded, and the pathological changes of the rat nasal mucosa were observed using HE staining. ELISA method was used to detect the levels of IL-17 and IL-6 in rat serum, and Western blot method was used to determine the expressions of TNF and STAT3 proteins in rat tissues.Results:A total of 41 target proteins of BiMinKang Dranule in the treatment of allergic rhinitis were predicted, and TNF, STAT3 and other core target proteins were obtained by PPI network topology analysis. The biological process of GO involved drug response, inflammatory response, cytokine response, etc.KEGG enrichment is involved in Th17 cell differentiation, lipid and atherosclerosis, IL-17, toll-like receptor and other pathways. Molecular docking results indicated that the main active components had good binding activity to key target proteins.Animal experiments showed that BiMinKang Dranule could improve the inflammatory symptoms of allergic rhinitis rats, down-regulate the expression of IL-17 and IL-6 in blood, and inhibit the expression of TNF and STAT3 proteins.Conclusion:Biminkang Granules can treat allergic rhinitis through multiple active components, multiple target proteins and multiple pathways, and the mechanism may be related to the regulation of Th17 cell differentiation pathway related proteins.
7.Effect of LPCAT1 on biological behavior of cervical cancer based on β-catenin/Slug signaling pathway
Chunli SHI ; Guihua ZHOU ; Wei CHEN ; Xiaoling WU ; Hong LU ; Chunhua LIN
Chinese Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology 2024;40(3):285-290
Purpose To observation the relationship be-tween the β-catenin/Slug signal specific inhibitor FH535 and EMT,and to explore the role of LPCAT1 in regulating the inva-sion,metastasis,and growth of cervical cancer cells.Methods Hela cells were transfected with sh-NC and sh-LPCAT1,and SiHa cells were transfected with Vector group and LPCAT1 over-expression plasmid.SiHa cells were divided into control group(Con),LPCAT1 group,LPCAT1+FH535 group and FH535 group.The proliferation of cervical cancer cells was detected by CCK-8 analysis and colony formation test.The metastasis and invasion ability of cervical cancer cells were detected by wound healing test and Transwell test.Western blot was used to analyze the expression of LPCAT1,β-catenin/Slug signaling pathway and EMT-related proteins in cells.Results Compared with Vector group,the cell viability,colony number,migration and invasion number of SiHa cells in LPCAT1 group increased signif-icantly(P<0.05).Compared with sh-NC group,the cell via-bility,colony number,migration and invasion number of Hela cells in sh-LPCAT1 group decreased significantly(P<0.05).Compared with LPCAT1 group,the levels of Wnt4(1.18±0.05 vs 0.80±0.06),β-catenin(1.05±0.08 vs 0.77±0.05),Slug(1.13±0.06 vs 0.28±0.02),Cyclin D1(0.99±0.06 vs 0.44±0.02),N-cadherin(0.91±0.07 vs 0.46±0.03)and vimentin(0.95±0.06 vs 0.49±0.03)in SiHa cells in LPCAT1+FH535 group decreased significantly(P<0.05),and the level of E-cadherin(0.44±0.03 vs 0.58±0.03)in-creased significantly(P<0.05).In addition,compared with LPCAT1 group,the number of colonies(224±15 vs 146±11),migration(85±3vs51±4)and invasive(166±10 vs 90±5)cells of SiHa cells in LPCAT1+FH535 group decreased signifi-cantly(P<0.05).Conclusion The increase of LPCAT1 ex-pression may promote the metastasis and progress of CC by acti-vating β-catenin/Slug signaling pathway,and LPCAT1 may be a potential marker for predicting CC metastasis.
8.Correlation between Content of Active Ingredients of Aurantii Fructus and Soil Factor
Yaodeng WANG ; Wenhui WU ; Ruoshi LI ; Jieyu SUN ; Guihua JIANG ; Min YANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(3):133-141
ObjectiveTo study the correlation between the content of active ingredients of Aurantii Fructus in different main production areas and soil factors, so as to provide a theoretical basis for implementing ecological regulation of soil, improving the quality of Aurantii Fructus, and revealing the origin of genuine medicinal materials. MethodThe content of naringin, neohesperidin, total flavonoids, volatile oil, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, total potassium, and 17 soil factor-related indicators in 25 batches of Aurantii Fructus from different production areas were determined. The main soil factors affecting the content of active ingredients of Aurantii Fructus were analyzed by Pearson correlation analysis, principal component analysis, and grey correlation analysis. ResultThe pH value of the soil is between 4.83 and 8.21, and the soil is weakly acidic and neutral in general. Soil fertility exceeds the average. Pearson correlation analysis shows that the soil factors most related to the four active ingredients of Aurantii Fructus are total phosphorus, available copper, available zinc, exchangeable magnesium, available sulfur, available phosphorus, and available molybdenum. Principal component analysis shows that total nitrogen, alkali-hydrolyzable nitrogen, organic matter, available phosphorus, and available zinc are the main characteristic factors in soil. Grey correlation analysis shows that the main soil factors affecting the active ingredients of Aurantii Fructus are total phosphorus, total nitrogen, available zinc, available copper, exchangeable magnesium, and pH. ConclusionIn the cultivation of Aurantii Fructus, the medicinal material quality of Aurantii Fructus could be improved by adjusting the level of beneficial factors in the soil and improving the soil texture.
9.Abnormal Global Brain Functional Connectivity in MDD Patients with Childhood Trauma:A Resting-State fMRI Study
Caojun WU ; Shishun FU ; Guihua JIANG ; Xiaofen MA ; Junzhang TIAN
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(3):420-428
[Objective]Childhood trauma(CT)is considered one of the major risk factors for developing major depres-sive disorder(MDD)in adulthood.However,the neural basis of MDD patients with CT(CT-MDD)remains poorly under-stood.Therefore,the objective of our study is to explore the resting-state global brain functional connectivity(FC)in CT-MDD.[Methods]A total of 34 CT-MDD and 34 healthy controls performed resting-state fMRI.Whole-brain voxel-level degree centrality(DC)analysis was performed,and the brain regions with significant differences between the two groups were selected as region of interest(ROI)for further estimating the global brain FC.Subsequently,correlation analysis was performed between DC values,FC values in abnormal brain areas and clinical characteristics.[Results]The CT-MDD group showed increased DC value of the right middle frontal gyrus(MFG)compared with the healthy controls.Seed-based FC revealed that the CT-MDD group showed increased connections between the left precuneus and the right MFG or the right medial prefrontal cortex,relative to healthy controls(threshold at P<0.05).Additionally,the DC value of the right MFG was correlated with the severity of CT.[Conclusion]Our results show the increased FC between the left precuneus and the ROI(right MFG)as well as the right medial prefrontal cortex,which are two important brain regions within the de-fault mode network(DMN),and might suggest increased synchronism between the cognitive executive networks and DMN in CT-MDD.These findings may provide insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying CT-MDD.
10.Immune reconstitution efficacy of human thymic slices transplanted to different parts of nude mice
Wanqing GUAN ; Guihua LUO ; Jingxuan HAN ; Jianhong MI ; Zeqing FENG ; Yuzhang WU
Immunological Journal 2024;40(2):113-121
This study was designed to explore the immune reconstitution efficacy of human thymic slices transplanted into renal capsule,subcutaneous or muscle of nude mice,and further explore the optimal location of heterotopic transplantation.The thymus tissue discarded from congenital heart disease patients was made into 0.5-1 mm thick tissue sections and cultured in vitro to remove immune cells.H&E staining and immunohistochemical staining were used to assess the residual tissue structure and cell types in thymic slices,while quantitative PCR methods were used to assess the function of residual cells in thymic slices.Then thymic slices were transplanted into the renal capsule,subcutaneous or muscle of nude mice,and the immune reconstitution efficacy was compared by flow cytometry and histology.Data showed that after 14 days of culture in vitro,the clearance rate of T lymphocytes in the thymic slices was more than 90%,and the epithelial cell network structure of the tissue was intact,while a large number of macrophages,dendritic cells and endothelial cells remained.Quantitative PCR results showed that the gene expression levels of epithelial cell markers and secreted cytokines in cultured thymic slices could be effectively maintained.Flow cytometry showed that at 16 weeks after transplantation,the proportion of T cells in peripheral blood of mice in different transplantation groups were significantly increased,whereas the proportion of T cells in muscle group was the highest.In situ histological examination showed that the regeneration of thymus tissue was detected at all three transplant sites.In addition,the graft detection rate was 40%in the renal capsule group,60%in the subcutaneous group and 100%in the musclegroup.In conclusion,the human thymic slices cultured in vitro for 14 days retain a complete thymic matrix microenvironment.Transplantation of human thymic slices can effectively reconstruct the ratio of T cells in nude mice,and the muscle is the most effective transplantation site.

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