1.Advances in the application of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG in pediatric digestive system diseases
Gaojie LIU ; Xufei WANG ; Yizhong WANG ; Ting ZHANG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2025;52(1):1-5
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG is one of the most studied probiotic strains,characterized by high acid resistance,high bile salt resistance,and strong adhesion.The main functions of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG include enhancing intestinal barrier function,inhibiting pathogen adhesion,regulating the body's immune system,which make it effective in treating and preventing gastrointestinal diseases in children and adults.This article reviewes the application research progress of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG in the treatment of common pediatric digestive system diseases such as necrotizing enterocolitis,infantile colic,non-alcoholic fatty liver disease,inflammatory bowel disease,antibiotic associated diarrhea,irritable bowel syndrome,and acute gastroenteritis in children.
2.Progress on bile acids and Clostridioides difficile infection
Lewen TU ; Xiaolu LI ; Yizhong WANG ; Ting ZHANG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2025;52(3):155-159
Clostridioides difficile infection(CDI)is a common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea,posing a significant burden on global healthcare systems.Clostridioides difficile(C.difficile)spreads through spores outside the body,germinates and grows into vegetative cells in the intestines,and releases toxins to cause disease.Bile acids are crucial metabolites in the gut,where primary and secondary bile acids play important roles throughout the lifecycle of C.difficile.This article reviews bile acids metabolism,their impact on C.difficile,and how they influence CDI treatment through antibiotics and fecal microbiota transplantation(FMT).The aim is to provide new insights and reference for clinical management and research of CDI.
3.Principle and application of photon counting detectors
Xinrui ZHANG ; Shumin CHEN ; Yizhong WANG ; Junru REN ; Ailong CAI ; Lei LI ; Bin YAN
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(2):179-183
Photon Counting Detector(PCD)is a device used to detect X-ray photons,which can directly convert the energy of photons into electrical signals to achieve photon counting and measurement.PCD-based energy spectrum computed tomography(PCD-CT)technology can provide additional energy spectral imaging information,and improve imaging quality while reducing radiation dose.Compared with energy integrating detectors(EID),PCD has advantages of high energy conversion efficiency,good imaging quality,exquisite structural design,and wide application range.It has broad application prospects in ultra-low-dose CT,specific disease diagnosis,and industrial inspection.The application of PCD-CT in spectral CT imaging was reviewed to provide a useful reference for its application in clinical medical diagnosis and industrial applications.
4.Relationship between serum miR-21 and miR-27b levels and prognosis of patients with renal clear cell carcinoma
Shuang CHEN ; Na YANG ; Yudong HUANG ; Xiangfeng KONG ; Jintao LI ; Yizhong TANG ; Kex-Iong MA ; Yangyang ZHANG ; Yuandong ZHANG ; Chengde REN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(3):343-347
Objective To explore the relationship between serum miRNA-21 and miR-27b levels and prognosis of patients with renal clear cell carcinoma.Methods A total of 118 patients with renal clear cell carcinoma admitted to the Qinghai University Hospital from February 2019 to April 2021 were selected as the study subjects,and another 118 healthy patients in the same period as the control group.Real time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(PCR)was used to detect the expression of miR-21 and miR-27b in the serum of all subjects.The relative expression levels of serum miR-21 and miR-27b between the patients with renal clear cell carcinoma and healthy control patients were compared.The expression and correlation of serum miR-21 and miR-27b in the patients with renal clear cell carcinoma of different pathological stages and Fuhrman grading were analyzed.The relationship between the expression of serum miR-21 and miR-27b and the survival and prognosis of the patients was explored as well.Results The expression levels of serum miR-21 and miR-27b in the patients with renal clear cell carcinoma were higher than those in the healthy control group(P<0.05).The serum miR-21 expression level in stage Ⅲ patients was higher than in stageⅠ(P<0.05),while the serum miR-21 expression level in the stage Ⅳ patients was higher than that in stagesⅠ,Ⅱ,and Ⅲ(P<0.05).The expression level of miR-27b in the serum of patients gradually increased across the four stages,with a significant difference(P<0.05).The pathological staging was positively correlated with the expression of miR-21 and miR-27b(P<0.001).The expression levels of miR-21 and miR-27b in serum of patients gradually increased across grades Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ by Fuhrman grading,with significant difference(P<0.05).Fuhrman grading was positively correlated with the serum miR-21 and miR-27b expression(P<0.001).There was a statistically significant difference in the survival curve between the miR-21 high expression group and the low expression group(P<0.05).There was a statistically significant difference in the survival curve between the high expression group and the low expression group of miR-27b(P<0.05).Conclusion The expression levels of serum miR-21 and miR-27b in patients with renal clear cell carcinoma is indicative of the progression and prognosis of the patient's condition.
5.Progress in host proteins interacting with encephalomyocarditis virus and their roles
Zhengyang HOU ; Yaxin ZHANG ; Jingying XIE ; Yizhong LIU ; Ruofei FENG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2024;44(11):985-991
Encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV) is a non-enveloped, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA virus that belongs to the family Picornaviridae and the genus Cardiovirus. EMCV has the ability to infect various mammals, such as mice, pigs, and cattle. In addition, humans are susceptible to EMCV infection, and the seropositivity rate of relevant antibodies in healthy populations is steadily increasing, which poses a potential risk of epidemics. The initial step of viral infection in cells involves recognition and attachment to cell surface receptors, followed by endocytosis into the cells. Subsequently, viral proteins interact with host proteins within the cells to promote their own replication. With the progress made in protein-protein interaction studies and the development of high-throughput sequencing technologies, multiple host proteins that interact with EMCV have been identified. This article summarizes the host proteins that interact with EMCV during infection, explores the mechanisms by which these proteins facilitate or inhibit viral invasion, discusses the latest progress in EMCV-induced endocytosis and intracellular signaling, hoping to provide reference for better elucidating EMCV receptor proteins, understanding viral infection and replication mechanisms, studying virus-host interactions and tissue tropism, and developing novel targeted antiviral drugs and prevention strategies.
6.Lateral approach single-incision laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair:a report of 110 cases
Yizhong ZHANG ; Rui TANG ; Tingfeng WANG ; Xianke SI ; Lebin YE ; Nan LIU ; Shijun XIANG ; Weidong WU
Journal of Surgery Concepts & Practice 2024;29(4):323-328
Objective To present the initial practice of a novel procedure for the surgical treatment of inguinal hernia-"lateral approach single-incision laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal(L-SILTEP)repair"in certain specific situations.Methods The clinical data of 110 inguinal hernia patients who underwent L-SILTEP in the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University,Shanghai General Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine,and Shanghai East Hospital affiliated to Tongji University from June 2021 to March 2024 were collected retrospectively.Patients' demographics,surgical details,length of hospital stay,and postoperative outcomes were analyzed respectively.Results All surgeries were completed successfully and there was no conversion.The median surgical time was 55(41.25,70)mins and the intraoperative blood loss was 5(2,10)mL.In surgery,inferior epigastric artery injury occurred in 5 cases(4.5%)and spermatic cord injury occurred in 1 case(0.9%).The mean visual analog scale(VAS)scores pain assessment at 6,24,and 48 h after surgery were 3.0±0.8,1.9±0.7 and 1.1±0.4,respectively.The duration of hospital stay was(3.3±0.7)days.The most common postoperative complication was seroma,which occurred in 9 cases(8.2%).Additionally,extraperitoneal hematoma occurred in 1 case(0.9%)and scrotum effusion in 1 case(0.9%).Conclusions Generally,L-SILTEP is safe,feasible and effective.However,due to its advanced technique-demand,the application of L-SILTEP should be patient-specific and surgeon-specific.The successful implementation of this surgical procedure necessitates extensive training and meticulous attention to the surgical details.
7.Investigation on the use of antiretroviral drugs therapy in anti-TP positive blood donor
Xiaoxuan XU ; Rui ZHU ; Aijia ZHANG ; Yizhong LIU ; Chenying QI ; Tong LI ; Tingting CHEN ; Jinfeng ZENG ; Lilin WANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(14):1692-1698
Objective To find out the prevalence of antiretroviral therapy(ART)drugs among treponema pallidum(TP)antibody(anti-TP)positive blood donors in Shenzhen,and to assess the blood safety risks brought about by the new trends of human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)diagnosis and treatment.Methods A stratified random sampling method was used to select 60 repeat blood donors(negative control group)who passed blood screening in Shenzhen from March 2019 to January 2023,and 3 people who regularly took known ART drugs were named positive control group,358 anti-TP positive/anti-HIV negative blood do-nors were named experimental group 1,20 anti-TP positive/anti-HIV positive blood donors were named ex-perimental group 2.The liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(HPLC-MS/MS)was applied to detect the concentration of 8 ART drugs in plasma samples of each group,and the use of ART drugs was analyzed.Re-sults After the positive control group's plasma was diluted with a 1:6 dilution mixture,the ART drugs could still be detected.The positive mixed plasma samples of 1:6 people in Group 1 and Group 2 were split and validation,one ART drug positive sample was detected in Group 2,which was positive for anti-HIV,pro-tein immunoblotting,and HIV RNA.The detection rate of ART drugs in anti-TP positive blood donors was 0.26%,0.00%in Group 1 and 4.00%in Group 2.Conclusion The use of ART drugs has been found among anti-TP positive blood donors in Shenzhen,and people with HIV infection and high-risk sexual behavior are more likely to use antiretroviral drugs.
8.Research Progress on Clinical Application of Chinese Herbal Pieces and Preparations for Nourishing Heart and Tranquilizing Mind
FENG Jiarui ; TU Xin ; ZHANG Yizhong ; TIAN Qi ; WONG LISOO ; LIU Lili ; BAO Kangde ; WANG Dan
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(13):1853-1863
The upset insomnia caused by life and work pressure has seriously affected the physical and mental health of modern people and induced many diseases. The quality of Chinese medicine for nourishing heart and tranquilizing mind is stable, and it has a significant effect on the treatment of insomnia, with fewer adverse reactions, and no dependence on sedative and hypnotic as chemical drugs. The Chinese herbal pieces and preparations for nourishing heart and tranquilizing mind can be divided into psychotropic and sedative drugs according to their functions. Their active ingredients mainly include flavonoids, alkaloids, organic acids, polysaccharides, amino acids and vitamins, etc. They are mostly used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and central nervous system inhibition. In this paper, the types and active ingredients and development tendency and application status of the Chinese herbal pieces and preparations of nourishing heart and tranquilizing mind were reviewed individually, in order to provide reference for the development of drugs of nourishing heart and tranquilizing mind in the field of clinical application and related drugs.
9.Therapeutic Effect and Mechanism of Flavonoids from Sophora Flavescens Ait. on Heat Stress-induced Reproductive Dysfunction in Mice
Yongwei LAI ; Qian LU ; Chao YE ; Yanchun WANG ; Yizhong ZHANG ; Shibing LIU ; Kuang REN ; Hongyan FAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2023;40(24):3368-3376
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect and mechanism of flavonoids from Sophora flavescens Ait. on testicular tissue damage in male mice induced by local heat stress in the scrotum. METHODS TCMSP database was used to screen the targets of flavonoids in Sophora flavescens Ait., and the bioinformatics analysis was performed on the target. The mouse model of scrotal heat stress was used and the flavonoids of Sophora flavescens Ait. was used for intervention. The sperm density and sperm aberration rate of mice in each group were measured, and the morphological changes of testicular tissue were observed. Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin 17(IL-17) mRNA and protein levels in testicalar were detected of by q-PCR and Western blotting. Na+-K+-ATPase, Mg2+-ATPase, Ca2+-ATPase, lactate dehydrogenase(LDH), sorbitol dehydrogenase(SDH) activity, malondialdehyde (MDA), NO, TNF-α level and the content of testosterone in serum were detected in tissue homogenate. RESULTS Heat stress could lead to the decrease of sperm density and increase of aberrant sperm, the obvious thinning of testicular spermatogenic epithelium, the decrease of cell level and quantity, the significant decrease of ATPase, LDH, SDH activities, and the increase of MDA, NO content, TNF-α and IL-17 expression in testicular tissue. After the intervention with 250, 500 mg·kg-1·d-1 flavonoids of Sophora flavescens Ait., the quality of sperm and the damage of testicular tissue morphology were improved. The level of TNF-α and IL-17 in serum and testicular tissue were decreased, and the activity of ATPase, SDH and the level of testosterone were increased. CONCLUSION The mechanism of flavonoids of Sophora flavescens Ait. is through inhibiting the inflammatory factor TNF-α and IL-17 levels, improve the anti-lipid peroxidation ability and inhibite the role of NO, enhance the activity of energy enzymes in spermatogenesis, improve the level of serum testosterone, and improve the reproductive disorders caused by heat stress.
10.Arthroscopic side-to-side repair of transtendinous rotator cuff tears with remnants preserved
Chenyang MENG ; Yizhong REN ; Ting ZHANG ; Jingjuan WANG ; Ming LIU ; Changxu HAN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2023;25(8):723-727
Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of arthroscopic side-to-side suture with remnants preserved in repair of transtendinous rotator cuff tears.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the data of 17 patients who had been treated by arthroscopic side-to-side suture with remnants preserved for transtendinous rotator cuff tear caused by trauma at Sports Medicine Center, The Second Hospital Affiliated to Inner Mongolia Medical University from January 2017 to January 2020. There were 11 males and 6 females with an age of (47.9±8.3) years and a duration from injury to surgery of (50.4±21.3) d. Recorded were range of motion and muscle strength of the shoulder, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) shoulder function score, Constant-Murley shoulder function score, visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score, re-tears and complications before operation and at the last follow-up.Results:The 17 patients were followed up for (16.5±3.5) months after operation. Retear of the rotator cuff occurred in 2 patients after operation while MRI showed good healing of the rotator cuff in the other patients with no such postoperative complications as infection or wound dehiscence. At preoperation and the last follow-up, respectively, the range of shoulder flexion was 152.9°±8.5° and 172.4°±5.6°, the abductor muscle strength 3.5 (2.6, 4.1) kg and 6.9 (6.3, 8.3) kg, the external rotator muscle strength (3.8±1.0) kg and (5.9±1.6) kg, the internal rotator muscle strength 3.9 (3.4,4.7) kg and 5.2 (4.5,5.9) kg, the UCLA score (13.2±1.9) points and (30.9±2.4) points, the Constant score (40.1±2.8) points and (86.1±4.6) points, and the VAS score (6.7±0.8) points and (0.9±0.6) points, all showing a significant difference between preoperation and the last follow-up ( P<0.05). Conclusion:In repair of transtendinous rotator cuff tears, arthroscopic side-to-side suture with remnants preserved can lead to significantly improved clinical outcomes in range of motion, muscle strength, functional recovery and pain relief.


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