1.Isolation and identification of porcine pathogenic Escherichia coli and detection of virulence genes and analysis of drug resistance
Shuoqi LIU ; Ying LIU ; Ziwei MENG ; Jingwen ZHANG ; Jinghui FAN ; Yuzhu ZUO
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(5):940-947
To understand the pathogenicity and drug resistance of swine-derived E.coli and its bio-logical characteristics in some areas in Hebei,E.coli was isolated and identified from diarrheal fe-ces of piglets collected from swine farms,and the isolated strains were subjected to drug sensitivity test,detection of the ability to form biofilm,pathogenicity test,virulence gene test,drug resistance gene test,and identification of phylogenetic subgroups.The results showed that a total of 35 patho-genic E.coli strains were isolated from the feces of diarrheic piglets,and most of the isolates were multidrug-resistant,and were resistant to at least three antibiotics,including amoxicillin(88.57%),ampicillin(88.57%),doxycycline(88.75%),sulfisoxazole(77.17%),lincomycin(100%),and chloramphenicol(100%);the isolates were severely resistant.The isolates all carried virulence genes,with a total of five virulence genes detected,namely,EAST1(77.14%),eaeA(17.14%),stx2e(5.71%),LT(2.86%),and STb(2.86%),and the isolates also carried multi-re-sistance genes,with a total of five virulence genes detected,namely,bla TEM-1(65.71%),bla CTX-M(20.00%),tetA(82.86%),tetB(14.29%),aadA2(17.14%),aac(6')-Ib(14.29%),qnrS(17.14%),sul 1(40.00%),sul2(34.29%),and floR(60.00%);the phylogenetic grouping showed that the isolates had a high proportion of group B1 and group A;and all 35 isolates showed differ-ent pathogenicity after infection of mice.This study provides a reference for the selection of effec-tive therapeutic drugs and the development of prevention and control programs for swine-origin pathogenic E.coli in Hebei Province.
2.Isolation and identification of porcine pathogenic Escherichia coli and detection of virulence genes and analysis of drug resistance
Shuoqi LIU ; Ying LIU ; Ziwei MENG ; Jingwen ZHANG ; Jinghui FAN ; Yuzhu ZUO
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(5):940-947
To understand the pathogenicity and drug resistance of swine-derived E.coli and its bio-logical characteristics in some areas in Hebei,E.coli was isolated and identified from diarrheal fe-ces of piglets collected from swine farms,and the isolated strains were subjected to drug sensitivity test,detection of the ability to form biofilm,pathogenicity test,virulence gene test,drug resistance gene test,and identification of phylogenetic subgroups.The results showed that a total of 35 patho-genic E.coli strains were isolated from the feces of diarrheic piglets,and most of the isolates were multidrug-resistant,and were resistant to at least three antibiotics,including amoxicillin(88.57%),ampicillin(88.57%),doxycycline(88.75%),sulfisoxazole(77.17%),lincomycin(100%),and chloramphenicol(100%);the isolates were severely resistant.The isolates all carried virulence genes,with a total of five virulence genes detected,namely,EAST1(77.14%),eaeA(17.14%),stx2e(5.71%),LT(2.86%),and STb(2.86%),and the isolates also carried multi-re-sistance genes,with a total of five virulence genes detected,namely,bla TEM-1(65.71%),bla CTX-M(20.00%),tetA(82.86%),tetB(14.29%),aadA2(17.14%),aac(6')-Ib(14.29%),qnrS(17.14%),sul 1(40.00%),sul2(34.29%),and floR(60.00%);the phylogenetic grouping showed that the isolates had a high proportion of group B1 and group A;and all 35 isolates showed differ-ent pathogenicity after infection of mice.This study provides a reference for the selection of effec-tive therapeutic drugs and the development of prevention and control programs for swine-origin pathogenic E.coli in Hebei Province.
3.Relationship between body image satisfaction and adverse childhood experiences in adolescents
ZUO Xiayun, ZHANG Ziwei, LIAN Qiguo, YU Chunyan, TU Xiaowen, FANG Yuhang, LOU Chaohua
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(3):379-383
Objective:
To explore the relationship between body image and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in adolescents.
Methods:
A total of 1 701 adolescents in grade 6-8 in three middle schools in Shanghai were selected by stratified cluster sampling, and were investigated anonymously using computer assisted self interview approach. Information including demographic characteristics, body image satisfaction, and ACEs were collected. The Chi square test and multivariate Logistic regression were used to explore the relationship between adolescent body image satisfaction and types of ACEs.
Results:
About 60.73% of the respondents were satisfied with their body image, with higher satisfaction among boys(66.16%) than among girls(55.13%)( χ 2= 21.70 , P <0.01). About 79.19% of the respondents had experienced at least one ACE, and respectively 61.61%, 65.14% and 21.58 % of them had experienced abuse, neglect and family dysfunction. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis indicated that experiencing at least one ACE, abuse, neglect and family dysfunction were all related with low body image satisfaction among girls( OR =0.33- 0.57 , P <0.01), while among boys neglect,having 3 or more than 4 ACEs were found to be associated with body image satisfaction ( OR =0.54-0.64, P <0.05). The cumulative effects of ACEs on adolescent body image were observed.
Conclusion
Different types of ACEs are associated with body image in adolescents, ACEs have cumulative effects on adolescent body image, which shows gender differences.Screen of ACEs and improvement of family nurturing environment should be highlighted among adolescents, especially among girls.
4.Study on the Protective Effects of Schisandrin A on Hepatic Fibrosis Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride in Mice and Its Mechanism
Xiaohui WANG ; Lin ZHOU ; Qiuzheng DU ; Yingying SHI ; Ziwei JING ; Liwei LIU ; Jun ZHANG ; Zhuolun LI ; Xuedong JIA ; Yaojuan CHU ; Zhi SUN ; Lihua ZUO ; Jian KANG ; Xiaojian ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2020;31(22):2725-2730
OBJECTIVE:To study the pr otective effect of schisandrin A (SA)on CCl 4-induced liver fibrosis model mice and its mechanism. METHODS :Mice were randomly divided into blank control group ,model group ,silymarin group (positive control,100 mg/kg),SA low-dose and high-dose groups (20,40 mg/kg),with 10 mice in each group. Except for blank control group,other groups were given CCl 4 subcutaneously to induce liver fibrosis model. After successful modeling ,administration groups were given relevant medicine intragastrically ,once a day ,for consecutive 6 weeks;blank control group and model group were given constant volume of 0.5%sodium carboxymethyl cellulose solution intragastrically by the same way. HE staining was used to observe the pathological changes of liver tissue in mice. UV spectrophotometry and ELISA assay were adopted to detect the serum levels of liver injury indexes (ALT and AST )and the contents of inflammatory factors (TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6). Western blotting assay was used to detect the expression of NOD like receptor protein 3(NLRP3)/NF-κB and TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway protein. RESULTS :Compared with blank control group ,obvious pathological changes of liver fibrosis were observed in model group. The serum levels of liver injury indexes and contents of inflammatory factors were significantly increased (P<0.01). The expression of NLRP 3,apoptosis associated spot-like protein ,Caspase-1 and IL- 1β,TGF-β1 and ratios ofp-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65,p-IκBα/IκBα,p-Samd3/Smad3 were increased significantly (P<0.01). Compared with model group ,SA could significantly relieve hepatic fibrosis in mice ,reduce serum levels of liver injury indexes and contents of inflammatory factors ,as well as the expression of NLRP 3/NF-κB and TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway protein and phosphorylation level(P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS : SA can effectively relieve liver injury and inflammation of CCl 4-induced hepatic fibrosis model mice ,which may be through the regulation of NLRP 3/NF-κB and TGF-β/Smad3 signaling pathways ,thus inhibiting the process of liver fibrosis.
5.Rapid bioluminescence assay for monitoring rat CES1 activity and its alteration by traditional Chinese medicines
Jun ZHANG ; Dandan WANG ; Liwei ZOU ; Min XIAO ; Yufeng ZHANG ; Ziwei LI ; Ling YANG ; Guangbo GE ; Zhong ZUO
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2020;10(3):253-262
In traditional Chinese medicine herbs (TCM), including Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae (Danshen), Radix Puerariae Lobatae (Gegen), Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui), and Rhizoma Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong) are widely used for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and also often co-administered with Western drugs as a part of integrative medicine practice. Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) plays a pivotal role in the metabolisms of pro-drugs. Since (S)-2-(2-(6-dimethylamino)-benzothiazole)-4,5-dihydro-thiazole-4-carboxylate (NLMe) has recently been identified by us as a selective CES1 bioluminescent sensor, we developed a rapid method using this substrate for the direct measurement of CES1 activity in rats. This bioluminescence assay was applied to determine CES1 activity in rat tissues after a two-week oral administration of each of the four herbs noted above. The results demonstrated the presence of CES1 enzyme in rat blood and all tested tissues with much higher enzyme activity in the blood, liver, kidney and heart than that in the small intestine, spleen, lung, pancreas, brain and stomach. In addition, the four herbs showed tissue-specific effects on rat CES1 expression. Based on the CES1 biodistribution and its changes after treatment in rats, the possibility that Danshen, Gegen and Danggui might alter CES1 ac-tivities in human blood and kidney should be considered. In summary, a selective and sensitive biolu-minescence assay was developed to rapidly evaluate CES1 activity and the effects of orally administered TCMs in rats.
6.Relationship between adverse childhood experiences and depression in early adolescence
ZHANG Ziwei, YU Chunyan, YUAN Ping, LIAN Qiguo, LOU Chaohua, TU Xiaowen, ZUO Xiayun
Chinese Journal of School Health 2019;40(6):874-877
Objective:
To explore the relationship between Adverse childhood experiences(ACEs) and depression in early adolescence, and to provide scientific basis for effectively coping with the impact of ACEs on adolescents’ mental health.
Methods:
Stratified cluster sampling method was used to select adolescents in grade 6-8 in three middle schools of Shanghai during November and December of 2017. Adolescents were investigated anonymously using computer assisted self-interview approach via the tablets. Information including demographic characteristics, ACEs, and depression was collected. The chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression were used to explore the relationship between ACEs and depression, after controlling potential confounders.
Results:
Totally 1 629 eligible records were obtained. 65.25% of the respondents had experienced of neglect, followed by those abused(61.26%), and the incidence of family dysfunction was relatively low(20.81%). About 79.01% of the respondents had experienced at least one ACE, and more than half(61.45%) of the respondents had experienced at least two ACEs, and 10.01% of the respondents had experienced five or more ACEs. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that abuse and neglect experienced by male and female adolescents was associated with depression severity, with the OR values ranging from 2.62 to 3.60. Family dysfunction was found to be associated with depression only in male adolescents, with the OR of 1.91. The cumulative effect of ACE score on depression was observed.
Conclusion
Different types of ACEs in early adolescents are associated with depression, and ACEs have cumulative effects on depression severity.
7.Relationship between different roles in campus bullying and depression
ZHANG Ziwei, LOU Chaohua, ZHONG Xiangyang, LIAN Qiguo, YU Chunyan, TU Xiaowen, ZUO Xiayun
Chinese Journal of School Health 2019;40(2):228-231
Objective:
To explore the relationship between different roles in campus bullying and depression among adolescents.
Methods:
Stratified cluster sampling method was used to select adolescents in grade 6-8 from three middle schools of Shanghai during November and December of 2017. Adolescents were surveyed anonymously using computer assisted self-interview approach via the tablets. Information including demographic characteristics, depression, and bullying was collected. The chi-square test and multivariate Logistic regressions were performed to explore the relationship between bullying roles and depression.
Results:
About 75.74% of the respondents were involved in bullying, including 456(27.65%) bystanders, 559(33.90%) victims, 33(2.00%) perpetrators, and 201 (12.19%) perpetrator-victims. There were 1 022(61.98%) respondents in the low depression group and 627 (38.02%) in the high depression group. Multivariate logistic regression showed that the four sub-groups involved in bullying all had higher level of depression than those uninvolved, with the perpetrator-victims (OR=4.77, 95%CI=3.27-6.96) and the victims (OR=3.66, 95%CI=2.71-4.94) had more depressive symptoms.
Conclusion
Different roles in campus bullying associates with more depressive symptoms, including perpetrators, victims, perpetrator-victims, and the bystanders.
8.Feasibility of automatic spectral imaging protocol selection and adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction in reducing radiation and iodine contrast dose in abdominal CTA
Xiaoping YIN ; Ziwei ZUO ; Yingjin XU ; Jianing WANG ; Huaijun LIU ; Ning GUO
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2017;33(4):603-607
Objective To investigate the feasibility of automatic spectral imaging protocol selection (ASIS) and adaptive statiatical iterative reconstruction (ASiR) technique to reduce radiation dose and dose of contrast agent.Methods Sixtyfour patients underwent routine abdominal examination were randomly divided into two groups.The test group used ASIS technique,with 30% ASiR and 50% ASiR reconstruction algorithm.The control group used 120 kVp tube voltage,FBP reconstruction method.The noise of liver,pancreas,sacrospinal muscle,CNR of liver and pancreas,subjective image score in arterial phase and portal venous phase were compared between the image of 70 keV+30% ASIR and control group.CNR of abdominal aorta and its branchs,CNR of portal vein,and subjective image score were statistically analyzed between im age 55 keV+50% ASiR and control group in the arterial phase and portal venous phase.Results Compared with control group,CT dose index volume for arterial phase and portal venous phase in test group decreased by 23.68%,23.57% and dose length product decreased by 25.61%,18.45 %,total contrast injection decreased 16.86 %,the noise of liver,pancreas and sacrospinal muscle in 70 keV+30% ASiR were lower than those of control group in abdominal arterial and portal phase (all P<0.05).CNR of abdominal aorta,superior mesenteric artery,celiac axis and score in 55 keV+50% ASiR were higher than those of control group in abdominal arterial phase (all P<0.05),CNR of portal vein and score in portal phase had no statistically difference (all P> 0.05).Conclusion Combining of ASIS and ASiR including 70 keV + 30% ASiR and 55 keV+50% ASiR,images are superior to that of the conventional 120 kVp+FBP scan mode for abdominal CT image and vessel image quality,which can reduce the radiation dose and the dose of contrast agent.
9.CT pulmonary angiography using low tube voltage combination with different noise index, low concentration contrast agent: image quality and radiation dose
Yongxia ZHAO ; Ziwei ZUO ; Yanmin WU ; Hongna SUO ; Jianing WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2017;51(6):451-455
Objective To investigate the image quality,radiation dose and iodine intake of CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) in patients using low tube voltage (100 kVp) combination of different noise indexes (NI) and low concentration contrast agent.Methods A total of 80 patients with suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) and other pulmonary diseases who had undergone CTPA were divided into four groups (A,B,C and D),with 20 patients in each group.Group A underwent 120 kVp CT scan protocol in combination with NI=25 and 370 mg iodine/ml contrast agent,while groups B,C and D underwent 100 kVp CT scan protocol in combination with NI=30,35,40,and 320 mg iodine/ml contrast agent,respectively.All images were restructured using 60% adaptive statistical iterative algorithm 2.0.Objective image quality evaluation included CT values of pulmonary artery,noise values of pulmonary artery,signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR).Subjective image evaluation used a 5-point scoring method and was conducted by two independent radiologists.The CT dose index of volume (CTDIvol),dose-length product (DLP) and iodine intake was recorded,and the mean value was calculated.The DLP was converted to the effective dose (ED).Analysis of Variance or Kruskal-Wallis test was used to evaluate the differences among the four groups in terms of image quality,radiation dose and iodine intake.Results There was a significant difference in CT values of pulmonary artery among the groups A,B,C and D (P<0.05),and the CT values of pulmonary artery of group A was the lowest.There was no significant differences in noises of pulmonary artery,SNR,CNR and subjective indexes scores among the groups A,B,C and D (P>0.05).There was a significant difference in iodine intake among the groups A,B,C and D,iodine intake of the group A was the highest,iodine intake of the group D was the lowest.The iodine intake of groups B,C and D decreased by 12.4% (42/340),13.2% (45/340) and 15.0% (51/340) relative to group A,respectively.There was a significant difference in radiation dose among the groups A,B,C and D,The CTDIvol,DLP and ED of group D decreased by 45.3% (3.9/8.6),48.6% (120/247) and 48.3% (2.02/4.18) relative to group A,respectively (P<0.01).Conclusion Low tube voltage combination with high NI value and low concentration contrast agent can more effectively reduce the radiation dose and iodine intake for CTPA while maintaining diagnostic image quality.
10.Patients with different body mass index underwent liver enhanced CT scan:the influence of different noise indexes combined with iterative recombination algorithm on image quality and radiation dose
Yongxia ZHAO ; Hongna SUO ; Ziwei ZUO ; Yingjin XU ; Jin CHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2017;51(1):58-63
Objective To investigate the effect of different noise index (NI) combined with iterative recombination on the image quality and radiation dose of CT scan in patients with different body mass index (BMI). Method One hundred and sixty patients who had a liver CT enhanced scan were divided into group A (18 kg/m2≤BMI<24 kg/m2 ) and group B (24 kg/m2≤BMI<31 kg/m2) according to BMI, and each group had 80 patients. The two groups were randomly divided into 4 subgroups which NI value was 11, 13, 15 and 17 respectively. All images were restructured with 50% adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction. Subjective evaluation, objective evaluation [signal noise ratio (SNR) and contrast noise ratio (CNR)] and the effective dose of each group were recorded and calculated after the scan. ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis test were used to evaluated the difference of imaging quality and radiation dose. Results In group A, the SNR, CNR and the subjective score of the later arterial phase images showed a statistical difference between NI=17 group and other subgroups (P<0.05), while there was no statistical differences among the other three subgroups during three CT enhanced phase. The average ED of NI=15, 17 group were decreased by 57.56%(2.17/3.77) and 61.54% (2.32/3.77) compared with NI=11 group, respectively. In group B, the SNR, CNR and the subjective image scores of the later arterial phase showed a significant difference between NI=15 and NI=11, 13 group (P<0.05). There was a statistically difference of image quality in group NI=17 compared with the other three subgroups in the later arterial phase, portal venous phase and equilibrium phase (P<0.05). The average ED of NI= 13, 15 group was decreased by 26.41% (1.69/6.40) and 45.31%(2.90/6.40) compared with NI=11 group, respectively. Conclusion Upon maintaining diagnostic imaging quality, setting different NI according to BMI and applying the iterative reconstruction algorithm can effectively reduce the radiation dose of liver CT enhanced scanning.


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