1.Whole genome sequencing of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactic B4 and analysis of its probiotic properties
Ruipei Ding ; Chengzhong Liu ; Cancan Shi ; Huiyu Zhang ; Yiping Dai ; Ruxue Mu ; Zilong Li ; Maozhang He ; Zhuojun Li
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(2):255-265
Objective :
To investigate whole genome information of a newly isolatedBifidobacterium animalissubsp. lactic B4 strain from healthy human feces was analyzed and its probiotic properties.
Methods :
The antimicrobial resistance, hemolytic, gastric acid tolerance and biochemical characteristics of B. animalis B4 were evaluated byin vitroexperiments, and its whole genome was sequentially sequenced and functional annotation was performed by next and three-generation sequencing technology.
Results:
Whole genome sequencing of B. animalis B4 showed that its genome size was 1 944 146 bp, with GC content of 60.49%, no plasmid, and a total of 1 642 genes. The results ofin vitroanalysis showed that the B. animalis B4 had good probiotic properties, including non-hemolytic and stomach acid resistance. At the same time, the genome results showed that the B. animalis B4 strain did not have toxin and disease-related genes, drug resistance genes were few and the transmission ability was not high, so it had high safety. Gene annotation of KEGG, COG and GO showed that it contained many biological active enzymes, such as β-galactosidase, L-lactate dehydrogenase and other probiotic genes.
Conclusion
The B. animalis B4 has good probiotic properties, showing excellent safety at the genetic level, with a probiotic gene sequence.
2.Quality evaluation of Abri Mollis Herba
Xingmei LIN ; Huiping LI ; Ting WANG ; Chengzhong ZHANG ; Baokang HUANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2025;43(5):251-258
Objective To establish a quality evaluation method for Abri Mollis Herba based on its morphological characteristics, microscopic features, and the determination of principal component contents. Methods The morphological characteristics of Abri Mollis Herba were identified by morphological authentication methods. Microscopic techniques were employed to observe the microscopic features of both the powdered form and cross-sectional tissue of Abri Mollis Herba. Additionally, a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method was developed to establish the quantify the main components, abrine and soyasaponin Bb, in Abri Mollis Herba. Results The morphological characteristics of Abri Mollis Herba were defined by numerous long pubescence on both the upper and lower surfaces of the leaflets, with indistinct veins and vein islands. The microscopic features mainly included non-glandular hairs, prismatic crystals, and crystal-sheathed fibers in the powdered form. In the root cross-section, xylem bundles, rays, vessels, and stone cells were visible. The stem cross-section displayed rays, vessels, and a hollow pith, while the leaf cross-section revealed collateral vascular bundles, vessels, and prismatic crystals. Conclusion The quality of Abri Mollis Herba could be effectively evaluated by the combination of morphological identification, microscopic authentication, and the quantification of main components abrine and soyasaponin Bb .
3.Study on the correlation between aerobic exercise ability of acute exposed to simulate high altitude and body composition
Simin ZHOU ; Yu CUI ; Chengzhong YANG ; Jian HUANG ; Jiaolin NING ; Chao YUAN ; Peng LI
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine 2024;43(11):868-872
Objective To explore the relationship between body composition and aerobic exercise ca-pacity of individuals entering the plateau.Methods The body composition of forty-five subjects was as-sessed by using the bioelectrical impedance.All subjects underwent step movement with the step height of 40 cm,at a speed of 25 b/min for 5 minutes on the plain and the simulated low-pressure oxygen chamber at an altitude of 4000 m.Blood oxygen saturation and heart rate before and immediate-ly after exercise were recorded,and the VO2max(mL/kg·min)was calculated.Then,Multiple Linear Re-gression and Pearson correlation analysis were employed to explore the correlation between body compo-sition and VO2max.Moreover,subjects were divided into two groups according to the average value of each body component,and the effect of a single component on the decrease of VO2max in the plateau environment(ΔVO2max,plain-VO2max-plateau-VO2max)was investigated.Results Compared with on the plain,VO2max decreased significantly in the simulated plateau environment.The body composition of all subjects was within the normal range.However,the body mass index(BMI)of 6 subjects(accounting for 13%)exceeded 24 kg/m2.Their muscles of the upper limb and trunk were approximately 95%and required strengthening.Correlation analysis indicated that there was no significant correlation between body composition and VO2max.Compared with the low body water group,the ΔVO2max of the high body water group was significantly lower.Conclusion In the early stage of entering the plateau environment,the aerobic exercise capacity of the human body is reduced,and sufficient water within the normal range helps to improve the aerobic exercise capacity in such environment.
4.Study on the correlation between aerobic exercise ability of acute exposed to simulate high altitude and body composition
Simin ZHOU ; Yu CUI ; Chengzhong YANG ; Jian HUANG ; Jiaolin NING ; Chao YUAN ; Peng LI
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine 2024;43(11):868-872
Objective To explore the relationship between body composition and aerobic exercise ca-pacity of individuals entering the plateau.Methods The body composition of forty-five subjects was as-sessed by using the bioelectrical impedance.All subjects underwent step movement with the step height of 40 cm,at a speed of 25 b/min for 5 minutes on the plain and the simulated low-pressure oxygen chamber at an altitude of 4000 m.Blood oxygen saturation and heart rate before and immediate-ly after exercise were recorded,and the VO2max(mL/kg·min)was calculated.Then,Multiple Linear Re-gression and Pearson correlation analysis were employed to explore the correlation between body compo-sition and VO2max.Moreover,subjects were divided into two groups according to the average value of each body component,and the effect of a single component on the decrease of VO2max in the plateau environment(ΔVO2max,plain-VO2max-plateau-VO2max)was investigated.Results Compared with on the plain,VO2max decreased significantly in the simulated plateau environment.The body composition of all subjects was within the normal range.However,the body mass index(BMI)of 6 subjects(accounting for 13%)exceeded 24 kg/m2.Their muscles of the upper limb and trunk were approximately 95%and required strengthening.Correlation analysis indicated that there was no significant correlation between body composition and VO2max.Compared with the low body water group,the ΔVO2max of the high body water group was significantly lower.Conclusion In the early stage of entering the plateau environment,the aerobic exercise capacity of the human body is reduced,and sufficient water within the normal range helps to improve the aerobic exercise capacity in such environment.
5.Genetic variation characteristics of HA gene of influenza A virus (H3N2) in Guizhou province from 2017 to 2019
Qinni ZHENG ; Lijuan REN ; Li ZHUANG ; Chengzhong FU ; Yonghu WAN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2023;30(5):692-698
Objective:To analyze the genetic variation characteristics of the HA gene of influenza A virus (H3N2) in Guizhou province from 2017 to 2019. Methods:Twenty strains of influenza A virus (H3N2) were randomly selected from 10 network laboratories in Guizhou province for RNA extraction. Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction and sequencing were performed. The products were analyzed using bioinformatics software.Results:The nucleotide homology of the HA gene of the 20 strains was 97.7%-100%, which was highly homologous to the vaccine strains A/Hong-Kong/4801/2014 recommended by WHO in 2017 and A/Singapore-INFIMH/16-0019/2016 recommended by WHO in 2018, but they were significantly different from the vaccine strain A/Kansas/14/2017 recommended by WHO in 2019. Genetic analysis showed that the 20 strains were divided into two branches, and the strains that were prevalent in 2019 were located in different branches, with marked genetic differences. Key site analysis showed mutations in antigenic determinants A, B, C, and E and mutations in the anterior and posterior walls of receptor binding sites. Key site analysis also showed that there was an increase in the number of glycosylation sites compared with the vaccine strains prevalent in the same year. Genetic distance, antigen sites, and glycosylation sites were slightly different between virus strains prevalent in 2017-2018 and virus strains prevalent in 2019. Conclusion:The HA gene of the influenza A virus subtype H3N2 in Guizhou province from 2017 to 2019 showed heterogeneity and gene mutation, especially in 2019. Therefore, close monitoring of the genetic evolution of the influenza A virus subtype H3N2 is necessary.
6.Determination of multi-index components and quality evaluation of Dilong formula granules
Lei LI ; Chengzhong ZHANG ; Hanming ZHANG ; Qitao BU ; Lei ZHANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2023;41(9):547-551
Objective To establish the method for the simultaneous determination of hypoxanthine, inosine, guanosine and adenosine in Dilong formula granules by HPLC and compare the fingerprints of Dilong formula granules from different manufacturers by HPLC chromatogram. Methods The contents of hypoxanthine, inosine, guanosine and adenosine were determined by Thermo AcclaimTM120C18 column (4.6 mm×250 mm 5 μm). The mobile phase was acetonitrile-water. Gradient elution with flow rate of 0.6 ml/min was used. Column temperature was 25 ℃. Detection wavelength was 254 nm. 10 batches of samples were tested. The HPLC chromatogram were compared and analyzed by using the similarity Evaluation system of chromatographic fingerprint of traditional Chinese Medicine (version 2012.130723). Results The linear ranges for the detection of hypoxanthine, inosine, guanosine and adenosine showed good linear relationships within their own ranges (r≥0.999 9). The average recoveries were 99.20%~102.98% with RSD of 0.26 %~0.71%. The contents of 4 components in 10 batches of samples were 0.740 0~4.457 4 mg/g, 2.132 3~7.805 0 mg/g, 0.325 4~1.596 1 mg/g, 0.537 2~2.222 9 mg/g respectively. The similarity between HPLC chromatogram and control fingerprints of Dilong formula granules from different manufacturers was greater than 0.91. Conclusion The method could be used to determine the contents of hypoxanthine, inosine, guanosine and adenosine in Dilong formula granule. HPLC fingerprints could be used to evaluation the quality in Dilong formula granule. The similarity of HPLC fingerprints from different manufacturer production of Dilong formula granule is high, but 4 contents in composition are difference.
7.Competency oriented construction of "Extreme Environment Medicine" Course
Xiaoying ZHOU ; Jian HUANG ; Li JIAO ; Yu CUI ; Xiaoxu LI ; Yidong YANG ; Chengzhong YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(5):525-529
Objective:To construct the curriculum content system of Extreme Environmental medicine based on the trainees' competency.Methods:After analysis of Chinese doctors' post competency demand, and the characteristics of military students, qualitative and quantitative methods were used to construct the curriculum system. The consistency of expert opinions was represented by Kendall's W coefficient, using chi-square test. The hierarchy and weights of all items were analyzed by the analytic hierarchy process, using consistency ratio ( CR) , which was incorporated into this system after passing the test ( CR<0.1) . Results:The selective experts were all authoritative and positivity, the assessments were consistency. Finally, it formed 5 primary items, 15 secondary items, and 54 third items of educational materials and 13 knowledge modules and 1 comprehensive seminar.Conclusions:Based on the demand of Chinese doctors' post competency, a curriculum system of extreme environment medicine has been constructed, through combined application of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
8.Risk factors for progression of acute kidney injury in decompensated cirrhosis patients with acute kidney injury
Yun ZHANG ; Wei YIN ; Hua WANG ; Chengzhong LI
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2022;40(11):673-678
Objective:To analyze the risk factors for the progression of acute kidney injury (AKI) in decompensated cirrhosis patients with acute kidney injury.Methods:The basic data and laboratory results of decompensated cirrhosis patients with AKI hospitalized in the Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University from May 2016 to November 2021 were collected. Treatment and intervention were performed according to the International Club of Ascites guidelines. According to the outcome of AKI during hospitalization, patients were divided into the progression group and the non-progression group. Two independent sample rank sum test, two independent sample or approximate t test, chi-square test and binary logistic regression analysis were used for statistical analysis. Results:A total of 263 decompensated cirrhosis AKI patients were enrolled, including 50 in the progressive group and 213 in the non-progressive group. Univariate analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences in baseline total bilirubin, alanine aminotransferase, prothrombin time, serum sodium, white blood cell count, model for end-stage liver disease score, proportion of patients with infection, proportion of patients with upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and proportion of patients with primary AKI stage between the two groups ( Z=-6.49, -3.53, t=-3.06, 3.40, -3.55, -8.19 and χ2=14.64, 8.40, 103.98, respectively, all P<0.050). Binary logistic regression analysis showed that primary AKI stage (stage two odds ratio ( OR)=33.176, 95% confidence interval ( CI) 11.294 to 97.458, P<0.001; stage three OR=114.139, 95% CI 25.321 to 514.515, P<0.001), upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage ( OR=3.850, 95% CI 1.238 to 11.971, P=0.020) and total bilirubin ( OR=1.009, 95% CI 1.005 to 1.012, P<0.001) were the risk factors for the progression of AKI in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. Conclusions:Decompensated cirrhosis patients with AKI stage two or three, high baseline total bilirubin value or gastrointestinal hemorrhage have a high risk of AKI progression. It is necessary to strengthen the assessment and take targeted intervention measures at early stage in the clinical practice.
9.Study on quality standard for vinegar-steamed Corydalis rhizoma
Yuan LIN ; Yuchen WEI ; Xiaodong LI ; Qitao BU ; Shihui XU ; Chengzhong ZHANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2022;40(1):57-61
Objective To set up the quality standards for vinegar-steamed Corydalis rhizome, which can be used for the quality control of production, supervision, circulation and application of the steam processed Corydalis rhizoma with vinegar. Methods The moisture content, total ash, ethanol extract content and active ingredients of the steam processed Corydalis rhizoma with vinegar were determined according to the related assay method in Part IV of Chinese Pharmacopeia 2015. Results According to the guidelines from the traditional Chinese medicine quality standards and related testing methods, the moisture content of steam processed Corydalis rhizoma with vinegar should be less than 15.0%, the total ash content less than 4.0%, the ethanol extract content more than 11.0%, and the representative component of tetrahydropalmatine more than 0.05%. Conclusion The established process with this study for the quality standard of vinegar-steamed Corydalis rhizoma was conformed to the state requirements for traditional Chinese medicine. It can be used as a reference for the quality standard of vinegar-steamed Corydalis rhizoma.
10.Clinical significance of ultrasound combined with serological indexes for predicting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with chronic hepatitis B with normal or slightly elevated alanine aminotransferase
Wenhan FAN ; Tong ZHU ; Guang XU ; Yi CHEN ; Wei LIAO ; Xuesong LIANG ; Chengzhong LI
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2022;30(11):1225-1230
Objective:To investigate and establish the related factors of non-invasive score model for prediction of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in chronic hepatitis B patients with normal or mildly elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT).Methods:A total of 128 cases with chronic hepatitis B who had undergone liver biopsy were included. According to the presence or absence of hepatocyte steatosis on the pathological results of liver biopsy, they were divided into a fatty infiltration and a non-fatty infiltration group. Patients' demographic characteristics, laboratory test indexes, and pathological test results were collected. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis combined with clinical screening variables were used to establish a predictive model. The prediction efficiency of the new model was evaluated by the receiver operating curve, and the difference between the accuracy of the new model and ultrasound in the diagnosis of fatty liver was compared by Delong's-test.Result:Multivariate regression analysis showed that serum triglyceride, serum uric acid and platelets were highly correlated with intrahepatic steatosis ( P<0.05). The regression equation triglyceride-uric acid-platelet (TUP)-1=-8.195+0.011×uric acid+1.439×triglyceride+0.012×platelet count was established by combining the above variables. Tthe equation TUP-2=-7.527+0.010×uric acid+1.309×triglyceride+0.012×platelet count+1.397×fatty liver (ultrasound) was established (yes=1; no=0) after incorporating the results of abdominal ultrasound. The diagnostic value of TUP-1 and TUP-2 models for fatty liver was better than that of ultrasound alone and there was no statistically significant difference in diagnostic value between TUP-1 and TUP-2 models ( Z=1.453, P=0.146). Conclusion:Compared with abdominal ultrasonography alone, the new model is more effective in diagnosing fatty liver and has good application value.


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