1.Preventive effect of LifePort combined with polymyxin B on donor-derived infections in kidney transplantation
Xiaomin LI ; Yuewei YIN ; Chenming ZHAO ; Yalin NIU ; Kailong LIU ; Pingying GUO ; Wei LI ; Baosai LU
Organ Transplantation 2026;17(2):227-234
Objective To evaluate the effect of LifePort combined with polymyxin B in preventing donor-derived infections caused by preservation solution contamination. Methods Clinical data of 110 kidney transplant recipients were retrospectively analyzed. According to the decontamination status of preservation solution, the recipients were divided into the decontamination group (n=62) and the non-decontamination group (n=48). The general data of the two groups were compared, and the preventive effect of polymyxin B on possible donor-derived infections (p-DDI) was analyzed, especially infections associated with multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (MDR GNB). Results There were no statistically significant differences in baseline data (gender, age, preservation solution contamination status, etc.) between the decontamination group and the non-decontamination group (all P > 0.05). The overall contamination rate of preservation solution was 80.0%, and 68 contaminated samples were with single microorganism and 20 with multiple microorganisms. Coagulase-negative staphylococci, Enterococcus and Klebsiella pneumoniae were the most common microorganisms in the positive samples. Fifteen cases of preservation solution were contaminated by MDR GNB, including 10 cases in the non-decontamination group and 5 cases in the decontamination group, with no statistically significant difference between the two groups (P = 0.053). Postoperative infection-related events occurred in 69 recipients, including 39 cases in the non-decontamination group and 30 cases in the decontamination group, with the incidence rate in the non-decontamination group significantly higher than that in the decontamination group (P < 0.001). Only 10 cases of infections were identified as p-DDI, all of which were positive for preservation solution culture, including 8 cases in the non-decontamination group and 2 cases in the decontamination group (P < 0.05). There were 5 cases of p-DDI related to MDR GNB in the non-decontamination group, while no such cases occurred in the decontamination group (P < 0.05). No adverse reactions related to polymyxin B were observed, and no recipient death or renal allograft dysfunction occurred in either group. Conclusions Adding polymyxin B to the preservation fluid during hypothermic machine perfusion with LifePort before renal transplantation may reduce p-DDI and its potential adverse consequences.
2.Pathogenesis,Differentiation and Treatment of Pre-Metastatic Niche in Malignant Tumors Based on the Theory of "Toxin Accumulation Damaging Yin"
Shiliang SHAO ; Xiaomin NIU ; Yao ZHANG ; Lijing JIAO ; Ling XU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(23):2426-2432
According to the theory of "toxin accumulation damaging yin", the accumulation of pathological products and the disruption of homeostasis in the pre-metastatic niche (PMN) of malignant tumors correspond to "toxin accumulation" and "yin damage" respectively. During the dynamic evolution of PMN, the main pathogenesis in the initial stage is healthy qi deficiency and phlegm congestion, obstruction in the ying (营) and wei (卫) level, for which the therapeutic approach is fortifying spleen and warming yang, reinforcing healthy qi, consolidating the root, and assissting in resolving phlegm. In the progression stage, the predominant mechanism is mutual binding of phlegm and stasis, with collateral damage and pathological transformation. Treatment should focus on resolving phlegm and eliminating stasis, using insect-derived medicinals to attack accumulation and block pathological transmission. In the terminal stage, the main pathogenesis involves phlegm-stasis transforming into fire, with depletion of qi and yin, for which it is suggested to replenish qi and nourish yin, combine clearing and tonifying methods to control fire-toxin. After the PMN has formed, pathogenic toxin may flow along the collaterals, tending to lodge in corresponding viscera with functional imbalance and deviation between deficiency and excess, eventually giving rise to malignant tumors. Understanding the pathogenesis of the PMN in the malignant tumors based on the "toxin accumulation damaging yin" theory may provide a valuable perspective for developing traditional Chinese medicine strategies for the prevention and treatment of tumor metastasis.
3.Characteristics of Decidual PMN-MDSCs Gene Expression and Functional Prediction in URSA Patients
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(6):9-19
Objective To investigate the gene expression characteristics and functional prediction of decidual polymorphonuclear myeloid-derived suppressor cells(PMN-MDSCs)in patients with unexplained recurrent abortion(URSA).Methods Decidual tissues were collected from 3 normal early pregnancy patients undergoing artificial abortion and 3 URSA patients at the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province between July and December 2023.Magnetic-activated cell sorting(MACS)technology was used to separate decidual PMN-MDSCs,and gene expression differences were detected using gene chip technology.Differential genes were analyzed using DESeq2 or edgeR,controlling false positives with P-value and FDR.GO and KEGG analyses were performed to investigate the functional pathways of differential genes,and protein-protein interaction(PPI)network analysis and hub gene screening were conducted.Key genes were verified through immunofluorescence staining and quantitative analysis.Results Compared to the normal pregnancy group,a total of 163 genes in the decidual PMN-MDSCs of URSA patients showed significant changes(P<0.05),with 67 genes upregulated and 96 genes downregulated.GO and KEGG enrichment analyses revealed that these differential genes were involved in cellular components,biological processes,molecular functions,protein binding,complement system signaling pathways,leukocyte-mediated inflammatory response pathways,and proteoglycan and extracellular matrix receptor interactions.PPI network analysis and hub gene identification showed that among the top 10 hub genes,the upregulated genes were SPP1,CCL5,C3AR1,and TNF,while the downregulated genes included MXRA8,IGFBP5,SPARCL1,SAA1,DCN,and COL3A1.These hub genes were primarily associated with key biological processes such as immune regulation,inflammatory responses,and intercellular interactions.Immunofluorescence quantification results demonstrated that the expression level of SPP1 in decidual PMN-MDSCs of URSA patients was significantly higher than that in the normal pregnancy group,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).Conclusion PMN-MDSCs in URSA patients'decidual tissues exhibit functional abnormalities,characterized by weakened regulatory effects on extracellular matrix remodeling,reduced cell-cell interaction capabilities,decreased immunosuppressive capacity,and enhanced pro-inflammatory responses.This may be one of the important immunological mechanisms underlying pregnancy failure.
4.Countermeasures of adverse reactions to blood donation in low-weight blood donors for the MCS+ blood cell separator UPP procedure
Ye HAN ; Xiaomin NIU ; Chao ZHANG ; Xiaoli WEI ; Ying CHANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2023;36(10):943-945
【Objective】 To reduce the occurrence of adverse reactions to blood donation during platelet collection in female blood donors with low body weight and high platelet count, so as to improve the comfortableness during platelet collection and increase the proportion of repeated blood donors. 【Methods】 The control group and observation group were compared to explore the causes that may cause adverse reactions in the blood collection cycle using blood collection process program software in MCS+, and the incidence of blood donation reaction was compared and observed by increasing the times of oral administrations of calcium gluconate by 10%, increasing the number of collection cycles and reducing the peak plasma volume of the last cycle. 【Results】 After comparing the two groups, it was found that the incidence of adverse reactions in the observation group and the control group was 16.7%(3/18) and 81.2%(26/32), the proportion of repeated donors in the observation group and the control group was 77.7%(14/18) and 31.2%(10/32). 【Conclusion】 Female platelet donors with low body weight and high platelet count should be given more care during the collection process. It is suggested that giving more times of oral administrations of calcium gluconate by 10% and one more collection cycle to reduce the collection peak in each cycle, as well as the supplement of saline, which can effectively reduce the occurrence of adverse reactions to blood donation, thus improving blood donation satisfaction and increasing the proportion of repeated blood donors.
5.Epidemic characteristics of foodborne disease outbreaks in Mengla County, Yunnan Province from 2017 to 2021
Chunmei LIU ; Ling SUN ; Jun BAI ; Qi MAO ; Jing ZHU ; Huizhi HE ; Jinfang CHENG ; Xiaowen NIU ; Xiaomin YANG ; Hongyuan YANG ; Huiping LUO ; Guomin HE
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(10):1002-1006
ObjectiveTo analyze the epidemic characteristics of foodborne disease outbreaks in Mengla County, Yunnan Province, so as to provide basis for formulating corresponding prevention and control measures. MethodsThe data of foodborne disease outbreaks in Mengla County, Yunnan Province from 2017 to 2021 in the national "foodborne disease outbreak monitoring system" were collected. The time, population, region, place, pathogenic factors and inducing links of the events were statistically analyzed. ResultsFrom 2017 to 2021, a total of 68 incidents were reported, including 526 cases and 5 deaths. The total incidence rate was 23.40% and the case fatality rate was 0.95%. The peak period was from May to July, with the largest number of reported events in July. The reporting areas were mainly Mengla Town (35.29%), Guanlei Town (11.76%) and Mengpeng Town (10.29%). The main place of the incident was family (76.47%). The main pathogenic factors were plant toxins (79.41%), mainly through the ingestion of wild mushrooms (68.52%), improper processing of green beans (12.96%) and aconitum (9.26%). ConclusionAccording to the epidemiological characteristics of Mengla County, we should focus on the public education of health knowledge in key areas and places, especially on the identification of wild mushrooms, to prevent accidental eating. At the same time, we should strengthen the monitoring and risk assessment of foodborne diseases, find potential risks as soon as possible, issue early warning and forecast in time, and constantly improve the clinical treatment ability of poisoned patients.
6. Selection and application in the approach of Bonebridge implantation for bilateral congenital malformation of external and middle ear: selection and application
Yue FAN ; Xinmiao FAN ; Xiaomin NIU ; Tengyu YANG ; Xin XIA ; Xiaowei CHEN
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2021;35(7):602-607
7.Prevalence of hepatitis E virus infection among blood donors
Xiaomin DU ; Jun CAI ; Chongqian HUA ; Hongjing NIU ; Jiang QIAN
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2021;34(11):1197-1199
【Objective】 To investigate the prevalence of hepatitis E virus (HEV) among voluntary blood donors, and the viability and practicability of nucleic acid testing (NAT) in Jinhua area. 【Methods】 Blood samples from 1 017 voluntary blood donors at Jinhua Blood Center from April to May 2021 were collected, and HEV RNA was detected by CHURAS BSS1200 blood nucleic acid detection system. The reactive samples were re-tested for IgM and IgG antibodies by ELISA, and HEV genotyping by gene sequencing. 【Results】 The yield rate of HEV RNA out of voluntary blood donors in Jinhua was 0.98 ‰ (1 / 017). The individual was negative for IgM and IgG antibodies, but was confirmed to be HEV RNA genotype 4 by sequencing. 【Conclusion】 HEV RNA positive donors have been found in this study. HEV RNA blood screening can effectively enhance the safety of blood transfusion.
8.Efficacy of telephone and WeChat appointment for platelet apheresis donation during COVID-19 epidemic: a comparative study in Shijiazhuang
Xiaomin NIU ; Yaping HOU ; Xuemei XIN ; Jincai ZHANG ; Ying CHANG ; Xiaoli WEI ; Xiaolei ZHANG ; Li CHEN
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2021;34(11):1252-1255
【Objective】 To compare the platelet apheresis donation rate via telephone and WeChat appointment in Shijiazhuang area during the COVID-19 epidemic, so as to give suggestions for optimizing blood donation appointment in major public events. 【Methods】 The number and appointment type of apheresis donors from January to March 2019(the control) vs January to March 2020(study group 1) vs January to March 2021(study group2) in Shijiazhuang area were collected. A total of 1 204 and 1 305 questionnaires were distributed to two study groups to analyze their acceptance of telephone and WeChat appointment. 【Results】 More turnout donors preferred WeChat appointment, relative to telephone calls, during January to March 2020 and 2021. But some inactive donors preferred appointment given by telephone calls. 【Conclusion】 Different appointment methods should be adopted to recruit blood donors according to the targets of blood centers, in the event of national or local COVID-19 epidemic.
9.Effect of leukocyte-depleted suspended red blood cells storaged for different time on patients with hematologic diseases and malignant tumors
Fengmian ZHAO ; Ying CHANG ; Xiaomin NIU ; Jianhui LIU ; Xiaoliang REN ; Xiaoran ZHANG ; Yanhua ZHANG ; Cuiping AN ; Zhiqin WANG ; Jiangtao XING
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2021;34(10):1094-1098
【Objective】 To investigate the effect of leukocyte-depleted suspended red blood cells (lds-RBCs) storaged for different time on blood transfusion effect of patients with hematologic diseases and malignant tumors, as well as to evaluate the storage quality of lds-RBCs in blood stations. 【Methods】 Seven hospitals (4 tertiary-A hospitals and 3 secondary-A hospitals), applying for blood from our blood center, were selected. Blood transfusion cases (medical record) and related data (indicators) of patients with blood diseases and malignant tumors in those hospitals from December 2018 to May 2019 were collected, including disease diagnosis (type) before transfusion, demographic characteristics, date of solo transfusion of lds-RBCs, units of lds-RBCs [(1~2)U/bag, 1 U=200 mL whole blood], different storage duration (1~5 weeks) (bar code), and hemoglobin (Hb) 48 h before and after transfusion. The efficacy of lds-RBCs (storaged for different time) transfusion in patients with hematologic diseases and malignant tumors was evaluated by statistical analysis. 【Results】 A total of 3 557 patients with hematologic diseases and malignant tumors were enrolled in this study. No significant changes were noticed in transfusion efficacy by blood transfusion unit, gender and previous transfusion history (P > 0.05). The effective rate of lds-RBCs in patients with blood diseases and malignant tumors, stratified by storage duration, i. e. storaged for >1~2 weeks, >2~3 weeks, >3~4 weeks and more than >4~5 weeks, was 78.77% vs 77.68% vs 75.06% vs 70.37%, and 79.32% vs 76.73% vs 72.79% vs 67.65%, respectively(P<0.05), with lds-RBCs of 4-5 storage weeks presenting the lowest transfusion efficacy in both groups of patients. 【Conclusion】 The storage time of most lds-RBCs supplied by our center is moren than 3 weeks, and the transfusion effect of lds-RBCs stored for 5 weeks needs further observation. In order to ensure and improve the efficacy of blood transfusion, evidence-based medicine and information management are needed to help the clinical gasp the advantageous time of blood products and shorten the storage-to-transfusion time of red blood cells.
10.Effect of cisternostomy on prognosis of patients with traumatic brain injury
Yonghong WANG ; Lei LIANG ; Jieyuan SUN ; Min GUO ; Hui YANG ; Zhongping YANG ; Xiaomin NIU ; Zhenyang LIU ; Xiangyang WANG ; Haibo TONG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2019;35(5):389-393
Objective To investigate the effect of cisternostomy on the prognosis of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI).Methods A retrospective case control study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 46 patients with TBI admitted to Shanxi Dayi Hospital from May 2017 to September 2018.There were 37 males and nine females,aged 24-80 years [(49.8 ± 15.7)years].The injury severity score (ISS) was 6-42 points [(25.0 ± 8.2)points],and the Glasgow Coma score (GCS) was 3-14 points [(3.4 ± 1.7) points].Twenty-three patients underwent routine surgery only (control group),and 23 patients underwent cisternostomy (cisternostomy group) on the basis of routine surgery.Intracranial pressure monitoring was performed in both groups before surgery.The postoperative intracranial pressure,intracranial pressure 1 week after operation,postoperative mechanical ventilation time,neurosurgical ICU (NICU) time,postoperative dehydration dose,decompressive craniectomy rate,postoperative infection rate,mortality rate,length of hospital stay,GCS at discharge,and Glasgow outcome score (GOS) of 3 months of follow-up were compared between the two groups.Results Compared with the control group,the cistemostomy group had lower postoperative intracranial pressure [(7.1 ± 5.7) mmHg vs.(14.2 ± 12.0) mmHg)],intracranial pressure 1 week after operation [(11.8 ± 0.5) mmHg vs.(14.0 ± 0.7) mmHg],postoperative dosage of dehydrating agent [0 (0-500.0) ml vs.1 275 (787.5-3 812.5) ml] and decompression rate (57% ∶ 91%) (P < 0.05).There were no significant differences between the cistemostomy group and control group in postoperative mechanical ventilation time [120 (42.0-225.0)hours vs.89(65.5-203.5)hours],NICU time [236(182.0-340.5)hoursvs.281 (114-400)hours],postoperative infection rate (4% vs.0),mortality rate (13% vs.39%) and hospital stay [32 (20.0-44.5) hours vs.25 (12.0-30.5)hours] (P > 0.05).The cisternostomy group had higher GCS score at discharge than the control group [(10.7 ± 4.2) points vs.(7.9 ± 4.2) points] (P < 0.05).After 3 months of follow-up,18 patients in the cisternostomy group showed good prognosis,better than that in the control group (11 patients) (P < 0.05).Conclusion For TBI patients,cisternostomy can clear the blood cerebrospinal fluid,reduce harmful metabolic products in the brain,reduce intracranial pressure and hence improve the prognosis of patients.

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