1.Factors affecting differentiation between Oncomelania hupensis and Tricula snails among schistosomiasis control professionals in Yunnan Province
Xiao CUI ; Jing SONG ; Chunying LI ; Hongqiong WANG ; Chunhong DU ; Meifen SHEN ; Zaogai YANG ; Xinping SHI ; Shizhu LI ; Yi DONG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2024;36(5):514-520
Objective To investigate the capability for distinguishing between the morphology of Oncomelania hupensis and Tricula snails and its influencing factors among schistosomiasis control professionals in Yunnan Province, so as to evaluate the interference of Tricula snails with O. hupensis surveys. Methods O. hupensis and Tricula snails were sampled from 9 schistosomiasis-endemic counties (districts) in Yunnan Province. The capability for distinguishing between O. hupensis and Tricula snails was evaluated using online questionnaire surveys and field blind tests among schistosomiasis control professionals, and the proportions of correct judgment, misjudgment and missed judgment were calculated. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were created using the software SPSS 25.0, and factors affecting the proportion of correct judgments of O. hupensis snails were identified among schistosomiasis control professionals. Results Questionnaire surveys and field blind tests showed that the overall proportions of correct judgments of O. hupensis snails were 56.77% (2 305/4 060) and 68.28% (1 556/2 279) among schistosomiasis control professionals in Yunnan Province, respectively. Univariate logistic regression analysis of online questionnaire surveys identified gender [odds ratio (OR) = 1.244, 95% confidential interval (CI): (1.073, 1.441), P < 0.05], professional title [OR = 0.628, 1.741, 95% CI: (0.453, 0.871), (1.109, 2.734), both P < 0.05], working duration [OR = 0.979, 95% CI: (0.971, 0.987), P < 0.05] and classification of schistosomiasis epidemics in endemic foci [OR = 1.410, 0.293, 0.523, 95% CI: (1.103, 1.804), (0.237, 0.361), (0.416, 0.657), all P < 0.05] as factors affecting the proportion of correct judgments of O. hupensis snails among schistosomiasis control professionals in Yunnan Province, and multivariate logistic regression analysis after adjustments showed that the proportion of O. hupensis snail misjudgments was 1.179 times higher among male schistosomiasis control professionals than among females [OR = 1.179, 95% CI: (1.006, 1.382), P < 0.05], and 1.474 times higher among schistosomiasis control professionals in schistosomiasis-elimination areas with snails than in areas without snails [OR = 1.474, 95% CI: (1.145, 1.898), P < 0.05], and the proportions of missed judgments of O. hupensis snails were 0.284 [OR = 0.284, 95% CI: (0.225, 0.359), P < 0.05] and 0.523 times [OR = 0.523, 95% CI: (0.412, 0.664), P < 0.05] higher among schistosomiasis control professionals in transmission-interruption areas with snails and schistosomiasis-elimination areas with snails than in schistosomiasis-elimination areas without snails. Univariate logistic regression analysis of field blind tests showed age [OR = 2.381, 95% CI: (1.677, 3.381), P < 0.05], professional title [OR = 1.688, 95% CI: (1.103, 2.582), P < 0.05], working duration [OR = 0.970, 95% CI: (0.956, 0.984), P < 0.05] and classification of schistosomiasis epidemics in endemic foci [OR = 0.262, 0.593, 95% CI: (0.188, 0.364), (0.420, 0.837), both P < 0.05] as factors affecting the proportion of correct judgments of O. hupensis snails among schistosomiasis control professionals in Yunnan Province, and multivariate logistic regression analysis after adjustments showed the proportions of missed judgments of O. hupensis snails were 0.263 [OR = 0.263, 95% CI: (0.176, 0.394), P < 0.05] and 0.604 times [OR = 0.604, 95% CI: (0.416, 0.875), P < 0.05] higher among schistosomiasis control professionals in transmission-interruption areas with snails and schistosomiasis-elimination areas with snails than in schistosomiasis-elimination areas without snails. Conclusions Schistosomiasis control professionals in Yunnan Province have a low accuracy rate for distinguishing between the morphology of O. hupensis and Tricula snails, and gender and classification of schistosomiasis epidemics in endemic foci are factors that affect their ability to distinguish. The presence of Tricula snails causes a high degree of interference with O. hupensis surveys in O. hupensis snail-infested areas of Yunnan Province. Reinforced training for distinguishing between O. hupensis and Tricula snails is required among schistosomiasis control professionals in Yunnan Province.
2.Expression changes of RNA m6A regulators in mouse cerebellum affected by hypobaric hypoxia stimulation
Lingfeng XIAO ; Chunhui MA ; Shunli ZHAO ; Qing LI ; Chunying LIU ; Yamei NIU ; Weimin TONG
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2024;53(5):452-457
Objective:To investigate the role of RNA m6A methylation in mediating cerebellar dysplasia through analyzing the phenotypes of the mouse cerebella and the expression of several key m6A regulators upon hypobaric hypoxia treatment.Methods:Five-day old C57/BL6 mice were exposed to hypobaric hypoxia for 9 days. The status of mouse cerebellar development was analyzed by comparing the body weights, brain weights and histological features. Immunostaining of cell-type-specific markers was performed to analyze the cerebellar morphology. Real-time PCR, Western blot and immunohistochemical staining were performed to detect the expression of key m6A regulators in the mouse cerebella.Results:Compared with the control, the body weights, brain weights and cerebellar volumes of hypobaric hypoxic mice were significantly reduced ( P<0.01). The expression of specific markers in different cells, including NeuN (mature neuron), Calbindin-D28K (Purkinje cell) and GFAP (astrocyte), was decreased in hypobaric hypoxic mouse cerebella ( P<0.01), accompanied with disorganized cellular structure. The expression of methyltransferase METTL3 was significantly down-regulated in the cerebella of hypobaric hypoxic mice ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Hypobaric hypoxia stimulation causes mouse cerebellar dysplasia, with structural abnormalities in mature granular neurons, Purkinje cells and astrocytes. Expression of METTL3 is decreased in hypobaric hypoxic mice cerebellum compared with that of normobaric normoxic mice, suggesting that its mediated RNA m6A methylation may play an important role in hypobaric hypoxia-induced mouse cerebellar dysplasia.
3.Analysis of electric bicycle-related traffic injury in Songjiang District of Shanghai
Lei CHEN ; Chao PENG ; Chunying XIE ; Xiao ZHANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(4):335-339
ObjectiveTo explore the status and influencing factors of electric bicycle (e-bike)-related traffic injury in Songjiang District of Shanghai, and to provide reference for prevention and control of the injury. MethodsA self-designed questionnaire was used to investigate the community residents over 16 years old who rode e-bike in Songjiang Western Industrial Zone. The survey included general demographic characteristics, physical and psychological conditions, e-bike use, accidents and injuries. Descriptive analysis, chi-square test and Fisher's exact probability method were used to explore the influencing factors of traffic injury by e-bike in Songjiang District. Results1 030 questionnaires were distributed and 1 013 valid questionnaires were recovered. The effective rate of the questionnaire was 98.35%. From June 2020 to May 2021, the incidence of e-bike traffic accidents in Songjiang Western Industrial Zone was 17.47% and the incidence of injuries was 12.64%. The difference between e-bike accident group and non accident group was statistically significant (P<0.05) in the following factors: gender, registered residence, educational level, sleeping time, fatigue, violation of traffic regulations including speed limit 25 km‧h-1 and crossing of red traffic lights, riding after alcohol drinking, riding speed higher than 30 km‧h-1, riding on the phone, wearing headset, turning without prompting signal, riding on the lane of motor vehicles,and e-bike life. The top three injured body parts were limb pelvis (48.10%), body surface (27.85%) and head (13.92%). The nature of injury was mainly contusion / abrasion (82.03%), followed by fracture (17.19%). ConclusionThe incidence of e-bike traffic accidents in Songjiang District is high. We should strengthen the traffic safety education of e-bike riders, strengthen the road traffic control, and reduce the occurrence of e-bike road traffic accidents in Songjiang District.
4.Roles of Langerhans cells in psoriasis
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2022;55(9):830-834
Langerhans cells (LC) are important immune cells with antigen-presenting functions in the epidermis. After maturation and activation in an inflammatory state, LC can migrate to local lymph nodes and activate initial T cells to initiate the immune response. Recent studies on the role of LC in pathogenesis of psoriasis have shown that LC play both pro- and anti-inflammatory roles. Studies on the origin of LC have shown that two subsets of LC exert pro- and anti-inflammatory effects respectively, and participate in different immune response processes, which may be related to immune abnormalities in psoriasis. This review systematically elaborates research advances in the role of LC in psoriasis.
5.Clinical application value of transvaginal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of intrauterine adhesions
Jin LI ; Yihong PAN ; Chunying XIAO
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2018;25(6):712-716
Objective To explore the clinical application of transvaginal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of intrauterine adhesions .Methods 95 patients with suspected intrauterine adhesions were selected as the study subjects.All patients were treated with vaginal two -dimensional,three-dimensional ultrasound,and the results and hysteroscopy results were compared .The sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value ,negative predictive value and accuracy of two -dimensional and three -dimensional ultrasonography were analyzed .Results Of 95 cases with suspected intrauterine adhesions ,vaginal two -dimensional ultrasound diagnosed 54 cases of intrauterine adhesions , including 30 cases of mild adhesion ,18 cases of moderate adhesion ,6 cases of severe adhesion ,22 cases of missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis.Compared with hysteroscopy ,the difference was statistically significant (χ2 =12.213,P=0.007).Three -dimensional ultrasound diagnosed intrauterine adhesions in 63 cases,including 20 cases of mild adhesion ,35 cases of moderate adhesion ,8 cases of severe adhesion ,only 7 cases of missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis . Compared with hysteroscopy ,the difference was not statistically significant (χ2 =0.630,P=0.889),suggested that the diagnosis of vaginal three -dimensional ultrasound and hysteroscopy results was consistent , and vginal three -dimensional ultrasound was superior than two -dimensional ultrasound , the difference was statistically significant (χ2 =8.848,P=0.003).The sensitivity of transvaginal two -dimensional ultrasonography in diagnosis of intrauterine adhesions was 67.65%,which of three-dimensional ultrasound was 89.71%,there was statistically significant differ-ence between the two groups (χ2 =9.861,P=0.002).The specificity of two-dimensional ultrasound was 70.37%, which of three-dimensional ultrasound was 92.59%,there was significant difference between the two groups (χ2 =4.418,P=0.036).The positive predictive value of two -dimensional ultrasound was 85.19%,which of three -dimensional ultrasound was 96.83%,there was statistically significant difference between the two groups (χ2 =5.040, P=0.025).The negative predictive value of two -dimensional ultrasound was 46.34%,which of three-dimensional ultrasound was 78.13%, there was statistically significant difference between the two groups (χ2 =7.583, P =0.006).The diagnostic accuracy of two -dimensional ultrasound was 68.42%,which of three -dimensional ultra-sound was 90.53%,there was statistically significant difference between the two groups (χ2 =14.228,P=0.000). Conclusion Transvaginal three-dimensional ultrasound in diagnosis of intrauterine adhesions is more accurate than two-dimensional ultrasound , and the result is consistent with hysteroscopy .Transvaginal three -dimensional ultra-sound can be used as the preferred method of intrauterine adhesions .
6.Effects of traditional Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation quadruple therapy on serum vascular active substance in patients with acute pancreatitis
Guohong YANG ; Dongling ZHANG ; Xiao WANG ; Zhenjun ZENG ; Chunying LI
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2017;24(5):502-507
Objective To observe the effects of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome differentiation quadruple therapy on serum thromboxane A2 (TXA2), prostacyclin (PGI2) and platelet activating factor (PAF) levels in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP). Methods Ninety patients with AP admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of TCM from January 2016 to March 2017, and they were divided into an observation group and a control group according to the random numbers generated by computer inpatients, 45 cases in each group. The control group was given routine treatment of western medicine, and the observation group was given TCM syndrome differentiation quadruple therapy according to the patient's disease individual situation and on the basis of western medicine treatment. The TCM syndrome differentiation quadruple therapy included the following methods: intragastric administration of TCM decoction [gastrointestinal excess heat syndrome (rhubarb, sodium sulfate, aurantii fructus immaturus, magnolia bark, etc.), damp heat syndrome of liver and gallbladder (radix bupleuri, aurantii fructus immaturus, baical skullcap root, rhubarb, etc.), each group of above agents immersed in water and decocted to make juice 400 mL, once 100 mL taken orally, every 4 hours]; retention enema with TCM decoction [rhubarb, magnolia bark, aurantii fructus immaturus, sodium sulfate (dissolved) etc, each dose of agents forming decoction 400 mL, 200 mL taken for proctoclysis, once every 6 hours]; Chinese medicine package (boswellin, myrrha, dandelion, coptidis rhizoma and so on crushed and mixed with honey, then applied to the body surface of the pancreas and its periphery, 1 dose each time for 4 hours, once a day ); intravenous drip of blood-activating and stasis-resolving TCM (Dengzhanhuasu injection 100 mg added to 5% glucose solution 250 mL for intravenous drip). The times of disappearance of abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and the recovery times of bowel sound, blood amylase, lipase, C-reactive protein (CRP), white blood cell count (WBC) levels to normal were compared between the two groups; the modified CT severity index (MCTSI) score and the changes of serum TXA2, PAF and PGI2 levels were observed before and after treatment in the two groups. Results The abdominal pain and abdominal distension disappearance times in observation group were shorter than those in control group [abdominal pain (days): 5.07±1.88 vs. 6.02±1.89, abdominal distension (days): 3.50±1.49 vs. 4.40±1.53, both P < 0.05]; the recovery times of bowel sounds, WBC, CRP, amylase and lipase to normal were shorter than those of the control group [bowel sounds (days): 4.05±1.79 vs. 5.00±1.55, WBC (days): 3.93±1.49 vs. 5.98±2.90, CRP (days): 6.17±2.46 vs. 7.92±2.84, blood amylase (days): 3.5 (3.0, 5.0) vs. 5.0 (3.0, 5.5), lipase (days): 5.0 (3.0, 7.0) vs. 6.5 (5.0, 9.0), all P <0.05]; the scores of MCTSI in the two groups were lower than those before treatment and the degree of decrease in the observation group was more significant than that in the control group [2 (0, 4) vs. 4 (0, 6), P < 0.05]. The TXA2 and PAF levels of the two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment and the level of PGI2 was significantly higher than that before treatment; after treatment for 3 days, the differences between the two groups showed statistical significance and on the 7th day after treatment, the degrees of improvement in observation group were more obvious than those of the control group [TXA2 (ng/L): 276.81±31.48 vs. 345.42±47.27, PAF (ng/L): 72.65±17.61 vs. 89.77±15.59, PGI2 (ng/L): 104.43±18.67 vs. 94.37±17.91, all P < 0.05]; on the 14th day after treatment, the values of the two groups were very close and there were no statistically significant differences (all P >0.05). Conclusions The TCM differentiation syndrome quadruple therapy for treatment of AP is beneficial to the disappearance of clinical symptoms of patients with different syndromes, recovery of abnormal signs and improvement of laboratory indexes, and its early use can significantly reduce the serum levels of TXA2, PAF and increase the level of PGI2 in patients with AP.
7.Clinical study on the effects of pregabalin coupled with acupuncture and rehabilitation training on lumbar disc herniation
Minghong WANG ; Xiao BAO ; Huiyu LIU ; Chunying LUO ; Jiewen TAN ; Kun ZHAO
Journal of Navy Medicine 2017;38(3):272-274
Objective To investigate the effects of pregabalin coupled with acupuncture and rehabilitation training on lumbar disc herniation (LDH).Methods Following diagnosis and confirmation by CT or MRI,60 patients with LDH were randomly divided into 3 groups:group A,the pregabalin plus acupuncture and rehabilitation training group;group B,the meloxicam plus acupuncture and rehabilitation training group;and group C,the routine rehabilitation training group or the control group.Scores of VAS and ODI were evaluated,and lumbocrural pain and numbness in the patients of the 3 groups were closely observed before and after treatment.Results Before intervention,there were no statistical differences in ODI,pain and numbness indexes,when comparisons were made between the patients of the 3 groups (P < 0.05).Medical follow-ups 14 days and 1 month after intervention indicated that symptoms of the patients were all improved,and ODI as well as pain and numbness indexes of Group A were more significantly improved,when compared with those of the other 2 groups.Statistical significance could be seen,when comparisons were made between the 3 groups (P < 0.05).Conclusion Pregabalin coupled with acupuncture and rehabilitation training could produce better therapeutic effects on lumbar disc herniation.For this reason,it was worth further clinical extension.
8.Effect of madopar associated with mental imagery on the recovery of the patients with lower limb dysfunction following cerebral infarction
Minghong WANG ; Xiao BAO ; Huiyu LIU ; Chunying LUO ; Jiewen TAN
Journal of Navy Medicine 2016;37(6):540-543
Objective To study the clinical effect of madopar associated with mental imagery on the recovery of the pa-tients with lower limb dysfunction following cerebral infarction.Methods According to diagnostic standards of cerebral infarction and verified with CT and MRI, 80 patients with lower limb dysfunction and primary seizure were randomly divided into 4 groups:the madopar +mental imagery +routine rehabilitation group or Group A, the madopar +routine rehabilitation group or Group B, the mental imagery +routine rehabilitation group or Group C, and routine rehabilitation group or Group D.Both before and af-ter treatment, Fugl-Meyer scores, FAC scores and Berg scores were evaluated respectively.Results Before intervention, no sta-tistical differences could be seen in the basic clinical data, when comparisons were made between the 4 groups(P>0.05).Statis-tical differences could neither be seen in the Fugl-Meyer, Berg and FAC scores in the 4 groups before intervention(P>0.05). However, improvement was shown after intervention(P>0.05).As compared with those of the other 3 groups, Fugl-Meyer, Berg and FAC scores of group A after intervention were significantly improved, and statistical significance could be noted, when comparison were made between them(P<0.05, P=0.0137).It was chiefly manifested that Fugl-Meyer, Berg and FAC scores were significantly improved.Conclusion Madopar associated with mental imagery could obviously promote the functional disorder of the lower limbs following cerebral infarction.
9.Effects of up-regulation of NF-E2-related factor 2 on mitochondrial biosynthesis and function in an immortalized human vitiligo melanocyte cell line PIG3V
Longfei ZHU ; Jun TIAN ; Zhe JIAN ; Bangmin LIU ; Qian XIAO ; Chunying LI ; Tianwen GAO
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2015;48(6):373-377
Objective To explore the effects of NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) overexpression on mitochondrial biosynthesis and function in melanocytes.Methods An immortalized human vitiligo melanocyte cell line PIG3V was used in this study.An overexpression plasmid Nrf2-pEX-1 containing the full-length Nrf2 gene was constructed.PIG3V cells were divided into 3 groups:blank group receiving no treatment,control group transfected with the pEX-1 plasmid,overexpression group transfected with the Nrf2-pEX-1 plasmid.After transfection,real-time quantitative reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR) and Western blot were performed to determine the mRNA and protein levels of mitochondrial biosynthesis-related factors (including Nrf2,nuclear respiratory factor 1 (NRF1) and mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM)) respectively;RT-PCR was also conducted to measure the copy number of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA),and flow cytometry to estimate mitochondial membrane potential (MMP);luciferase reporter system was used to estimate the intracellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) level.Statistical analysis was carried out by using a two-sample t-test.Results After transfection,a significant increase was observed in the mRNA expression levels of Nrf2 and NRF1 at 24 hours (both P < 0.001) and in those of Nrf2 and TFAM at 48 hours (both P < 0.05),but no significant change was noted in the mRNA expression level of TFAM at 24 hours (P > 0.05) or in that of NRF1 at 48 hours (P >0.05) in the overexpression group compared with the control group.In the case of Nrf2,NRF1 and TFAM protein levels,the overexpression group showed significant increases compared with the control group at 48 hours after transfection (all P < 0.05),while no significant difference was noted between the two groups at 24 hours.Compared with the control group,MMP in the overexpression group increased by 2.313% at 24 hours (t =5.546,P =0.005) and by 14.872% at 48 hours (t =8.537,P =0.001) after transfection.Both the relative copy number of mtDNA and ATP level were similar between the overexpression group and control group at 24 hours after transfection (both P > 0.05),but significantly higher in the overexpression group than in the control group at 48 hours (t =5.760,P =0.005;t =22.040,P =0.008).Conclusion Up-regulation of Nrf2 pathway can improve mitochondrial function and biosynthesis in PIG3V cells likely by promoting the expressions of mitochondrial biosynthesis-related genes and proteins.
10.Relationship among carotid atherosclerosis, plasma homocysteine and D-dimer level in patients with acute cerebral infarction
Qinghua LI ; Hong BAO ; Chunying LIN ; Weizhong XIAO ; Jianhui FU
Clinical Medicine of China 2013;(1):53-56
Objective To investigate the relationship among carotid atherosclerosis,plasma homocysteine and D-dimer level in patients with acute cerebral infarction.Methods Two hundred and eightyseven cases of patients with acute cerebral infarction treated in Pudong Hospital,Shanghai from January 2011 to March 2012 were enrolled into the observation group and 287 cases of healthy people not suffering from cerebral infarction or other patients had nothing to do with cerebrovascular disease were selected into the control group.The serum levels of plasma homocysteine were determined by fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA) and D-dimer level by double antibody clip method.At the same time,neck vascular artery ultrasound were performed by MycoCardR Reader Ⅱ.The relationship of carotid atherosclerosis with plasma homocysteine and D-dimer were compared between these two groups.Results There were significant differences on total cholesterol ((4.25 ± 0.92) mmol/L vs (4.98 ± 0.88) mmol/L,t =3.244,P < 0.05),triacylglycerol ((1.48 ±0.82) mmol/L vs (1.78 ± 1.09) mmol/L,t =3.564,P < 0.05),low density lipoprotein ((2.52-0.76) mmol/L vs (2.92 ± 0.73) mmol/L,t =2.987,P < 0.05),high-density lipoprotein ((1.38 ± 0.26) mmol/L vs (1.06± 0.29) mmol/L,t =3.964,P < 0.05),systolic pressure ((130.28 ± 14.78) mm Hg vs (152.98 ± 20.45) mm Hg,t =3.264,P < 0.05),diastolic pressure ((78.45 ± 16.02) mm Hg vs (93.81 ± 16.88) mm Hg,t =2.785,P <0.05) and common carotid artery IMT(left:(0.86 ±0.41)mm vs (1.18 ±0.25)mm,t =2.164,P <0.05;right:(0.87 ± 0.39)mm vs (1.12 ± 0.29)mm,t =2.254,P < 0.05) between observation group and control group.Homocysteine concentration and the D-dimer level of patients with carotid atherosclerosis were significant higher than that without carotid atherosclerosis (homocysteine concentration:(12.89 ± 6.56) μnol/L vs (3.17 ± 0.12) μnol/L,t =2.324,P < 0.05 ; D-dimer level:(1.53 ± 0.59) mg/L vs (0.33 ± 0.23) mg/L,t =2.753,P < 0.05).Conclusion The plasma homocysteine concentration and the D-dimer levels are correlated with carotid atherosclerosis in patients with acute cerebral infarction.

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