1.Traits and genetic mechanisms related to high-altitude adaptation of in dairy cat-tle:Status and prospect
Yaping ZHANG ; Congcong ZHANG ; Gong CHEN ; Lingling HOU ; Jingyi XU ; Qianhai FANG ; Yuechuan HUANG ; Bin LI ; Min LI ; Qing XU ; Yachun WANG
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(11):2548-2556
As a critical component of global agriculture,the dairy industry is essential for the food security and economic development.In China,the dairy sector in plateau regions plays an important role in addressing the nutritional needs of residents,boosting farmers' incomes,and fostering re-gional economic growth.However,the harsh high-altitude conditions,such as low oxygen,low at-mospheric pressure,and severe climate,pose significant challenges to the health and survival of dairy cows.This article summarizes the changes in physiological characteristics,metabolic perform-ance,production performance,and health status of dairy under high altitude areas,providing in-sights for the identification of adaptive traits in dairy to plateau.Also,the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms behind these phenotypic adaptations are discussed,and future directions and strategies for enhancing adaptability of dairy of dairy n plateau regions are outlined,thereby guiding re-searchers in adaptation evolution and breeding of dairy cattle.
2.Traits and genetic mechanisms related to high-altitude adaptation of in dairy cat-tle:Status and prospect
Yaping ZHANG ; Congcong ZHANG ; Gong CHEN ; Lingling HOU ; Jingyi XU ; Qianhai FANG ; Yuechuan HUANG ; Bin LI ; Min LI ; Qing XU ; Yachun WANG
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(11):2548-2556
As a critical component of global agriculture,the dairy industry is essential for the food security and economic development.In China,the dairy sector in plateau regions plays an important role in addressing the nutritional needs of residents,boosting farmers' incomes,and fostering re-gional economic growth.However,the harsh high-altitude conditions,such as low oxygen,low at-mospheric pressure,and severe climate,pose significant challenges to the health and survival of dairy cows.This article summarizes the changes in physiological characteristics,metabolic perform-ance,production performance,and health status of dairy under high altitude areas,providing in-sights for the identification of adaptive traits in dairy to plateau.Also,the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms behind these phenotypic adaptations are discussed,and future directions and strategies for enhancing adaptability of dairy of dairy n plateau regions are outlined,thereby guiding re-searchers in adaptation evolution and breeding of dairy cattle.
3.Clinical significance of nucleolar antinuclear antibodies associated with the nucleolar immunofluorescence pattern in autoimmune disease
Congcong DING ; Xi WANG ; Fang LIN ; Le YU ; Hui CHEN ; Ke DONG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(1):29-33
Objective To explore the clinical significance of nucleolar antinuclear antibodies(ANA)in re-lated diseases.Methods This study was a retrospective study.Clinical samples of 71780 patients who visited the hospital from January 2017 to May 2022 were collected.Indirect immunofluorescence was used to detect ANA in clinical samples.Statistical analysis was conducted on the positivity rate of nucleolar ANA in clinical patients,as well as the relevant clinical information and laboratory characteristics of patients with autoimmune diseases(AID)with nucleolar ANA positivity.Results Among 71780 patients who underwent routine ANA testing,16778 were positive for ANA,with a positive rate of 23.37%.Among them,there were 1 708 cases of nucleolar type,accounting for 2.38%of all routine ANA tests,and the proportion of ANA positive cases was 10.18%.There was a statistically significant difference in the positive rate of nucleolar ANA between patients of different genders in the>20-<50 year old group and the ≥ 50 year old group(P<0.05),while there was no statistically significant difference in the positive rate of nucleolar ANA between patients of different genders in the ≤ 20 year old group(P>0.05).There was a statistically significant difference in the positivity rate of nucleolar ANA among women of different age groups(P<0.05),among them,the highest positive rate of nucleolar ANA was found in women aged between 20 and 50 years old.There was no statistically significant difference in the positive rate of nucleolar ANA among males of different age groups(P>0.05).The positivi-ty rate of ANA was the highest among patients in the Department of Rheumatology and Immunology(70.35%),but nucleolar ANA positivity was mainly seen in departments such as Reproductive Medicine Cen-ter(12.90%),Respiratory Medicine(12.40%),and Neurology(11.29%),and the difference in positivity rates between departments was statistically significant(P<0.05).Out of 1 708 nucleolar ANA positive indi-viduals,420 underwent ANA titers,including 34 AID patients and 386 non AID patients.There was no statis-tically significant difference in nucleolus positive titers between non AID patients and AID patients(P>0.05).Conclusion The nucleolus type is a common fluorescence pattern in ANA positive individuals,and there are gender and age differences in ANA positive individuals.The positive rate and titer of nucleolar ANA vary among different AID diseases.Combined with other immune function indicators,and it is helpful for early differential diagnosis of AID.
4.Psychological and behavioral characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder using Psycho-educational Profile (Third Edition)
Limeng GENG ; Congcong LIU ; Ling LI ; Panpan LÜ ; Xin WANG ; Fang LIU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2023;29(9):1035-1039
ObjectiveTo explore psychological and behavioral characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using Psycho-educational Profile (Third Edition) (PEP3). MethodsFrom October, 2021 to October, 2022, 192 children with ASD without intervention in the Binzhou Medical University Hospital were selected as observation group, and 96 healthy children who visited at the same time were selected as control group. They were assessed with PEP3. ResultsThe development of receptive language significantly delayed behind expressive language (t = 5.383, P < 0.001) in the observation group. The cognitive, expressive language, receptive language, fine motor, gross motor, imitation and personal self-care correlated with age (r = 0.540 to 0.795, P < 0.001). The Cronbach's α of PEP3 for the observation group was 0.810 to 0.947. The original score of each subtest of PEP3 was less in the observation group than in the control group (|t| > 4.267, P < 0.001). ConclusionThe development of receptive language retards behind the expressive language in children with ASD. Cognitive and motor functions develop with age, while the correlation between maladaptive behavior and age is weak. PEP3 is reliable in internal consistency, and valid in discrimination.
5.Typical behavior analysis of children with autism in symbolic play
Panpan LÜ ; Chongfeng XU ; Wenting GAO ; Congcong LIU ; Limeng GENG ; Fang LIU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2023;29(1):6-11
ObjectiveTo explore the typical behavior characteristics of children with autism in symbolic play and the value of Symbolic Play Test (SPT) in the early identification of autism. MethodsFrom November, 2021 to September, 2022, a total of 260 children with language problems were collected from Department of Children's Health Care of Binzhou Medical University Hospital. A total of 193 children with autism were as observation group and 67 normal children were as control group. All children played symbolic games. The typical behavioral characteristics of children with autism in SPT were explored, and a reliability and validity analysis based on the results of SPT was conducted. They were assessed with the adaptive and personal social scores of Gesell Development Scale, and the correlation of the scores of Gesell Development Scale and the score of SPT was analyzed. ResultsThe Cronbach's α coefficient of SPT of children with autism was 0.835 to 0.935, and the total score of SPT, the scores of surrogate object, fictional attribute and fictional object were positively correlated with each other (r > 0.607, P < 0.001). The SPT scores decreased in the observation group (t > 9.615, P < 0.001), and SPT score positively correlated with adaptability and personal-social development quotient (r > 0.609, P < 0.001). ConclusionTypical behavior of children with autism can be reflected in symbolic play, and SPT can provide clues for early identification of autism.
6.Repair Mechanism of Jianpi Huogu Prescription on Vascular Injury in Alcohol-induced Osteonecrosis of Femoral Head Based on VEGF/VEGFR2/PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Changting FANG-LUO ; Qianqian WANG ; Congcong SUN ; Qun LI ; Chao YANG ; Xiaoxiao WANG ; Zhixing HU ; Chunfang LIU ; Na LIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(8):186-194
MethodIn the experiment, 46% vol Red Star Erguotou (10 mL·kg·d-1) was used to establish the AONFH rat model, and the intervention effect of JPHGP at different doses (2.5, 5.0, 10.0 g·kg-1) was observed. Jiangusheng pill (JGS, 1.53 g·kg-1) was selected as the positive control. After 8 weeks of administration, the bone histomorphometry of the femoral head was analyzed by Micro-CT imaging, and the area of medullary microvessels in the femoral head was detected by ink perfusion. The pathological change was observed by hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining. The protein expressions of Platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (CD31), VEGF, VEGFR2, PI3K, phosphor-Akt (p-Akt) and phosphatase and Tensin homologue deleted on chromosome 10 (PTEN) in the femoral head were determined by immunohistochemistry and Western blot. ResultCompared with normal group, the model group presented the fracture and thinning of trabeculae in the femoral head, increased empty bone lacunae, and elevated number and diameter of adipocytes (P<0.01). Micro-CT imaging revealed a decrease in bone mineral density (BMD), bone volume fraction (BV/TV), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th) and trabecular number (Tb.N) (P<0.05, P<0.01) while an increase in bone surface-to-volume ratio (BS/BV) and trabecular separation (Tb.Sp) (P<0.01). The results of ink perfusion showed that the area of medullary microvessels in the femoral head was reduced (P<0.01). Compared with model group, JPHGP lowered the empty bone lacunae rate as well as the number and diameter of adipocytes in the femoral head of AONFH rats. Micro-CT imaging indicated that JPHGP low-dose group had elevated BV/TV, Tb.Th and Tb.N (P<0.05, P<0.01) while decreased BS/BV (P<0.01), and there was an upward trend in BMD while a downward trend in Tb.Sp, but without statistical difference. In addition, JPHGP medium- and high-dose groups had a rise in BMD, BV/TV, Tb.Th and Tb.N (P<0.05, P<0.01), a decrease in BS/BV and Tb.Sp (P<0.05, P<0.01) and enlarged area of medullary microvessels in the femoral head (P<0.05, P<0.01). The expressions of CD31, VEGF, VEGFR2, PI3K, p-Akt in the model group were lower than those in the normal group (P<0.01), and after medium and high doses of JPHGP treatment, the expressions of CD31, PI3K and p-Akt in the femoral head of rats were up-regulated (P<0.01) while the protein expression of PTEN was down-regulated (P<0.01). Moreover, JPHGP up-regulated the expressions of VEGF and VEGFR2 (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionJPHGP can repair the vascular injury in AONFH, and its mechanism may be related to the activation of VEGF/VEGFR2/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. This study provides certain scientific basis and reference for the clinical application of JPHGP. ObjecctiveTo observe the repair effect of Jianpi Huogu prescription (JPHGP) on vascular injury in experimental alcohol-induced osteonecrosis of femoral head (AONFH), and to explore its mechanism based on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)/VEGFR2/phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathway.
7.Establishment and analysis of nomogram prediction model for early critical changes in children with febrile convulsion
Jiafeng MIAO ; Xiaoyan MI ; Congcong YUAN ; Qin FANG ; Yi WANG ; Zhaojun WANG ; Yun WANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2022;38(30):2387-2394
Objective:To establish a nomograph prediction model of early critical changes in children with febrile convulsion, and to provide guidance for the prevention and nursing of children with febrile convulsion.Methods:Convenient sampling method was adopted to select 384 children with febrile convulsion in Anhui Children ′s Hospital from January 2018 to April 2021 as the research objects. Based on pews, the children with febrile convulsion were divided into 334 cases of non risk group and 50 cases of risk group. Binary Logistic regression analysis were used to determine the independent risk factors affecting the early critical changes of children with febrile convulsion. A nomogram was drawn based on the independent risk factors. The discrimination and consistency of the model were verified by model ROC curve and Hosmer Lemeshow goodness of fit.The external validation of model prediction efficiency were verified by validation data. Results:Binary Logistic regression analysis showed that age, respiratory rhythm disorder, unconsciousness, breath rate, heart rate, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), red blood cell distribution width (RDW), duration of first convulsion and mean body temperature after first convulsion were influence factors for early critical changes in children with febrile convulsion ( P<0.05). The C-index of the model was 0.974 (95% CI 0.954-0.993), and the C-index of the external validation of the model was 0.922 (95% CI 0.880-0.966). The results of H-L fitting test showed that the difference was not statistically significant( χ2=0.29, P>0.05). Conclusions:The early critical changes of children with febrile convulsion may be affected by respiratory rhythm disorder, confusion of consciousness, breath rate, heart rate, NLR, RDW, duration of the first convulsion, mean temperature after the first convulsion and other factors. Pediatric emergency department should collect corresponding intervention measures for children with febrile convulsion according to the establishment of prediction model to prevent their early deterioration.
8.One case report of pneumoconiosis in porcelain teeth workers
Hua JING ; Ping CUI ; Mengru QIU ; Fang ZHANG ; Beibei WANG ; Yuan WU ; Hongmei LIU ; Congcong LI ; Kaiyue WANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2021;39(8):619-620
Porcelain tooth technology is widely used in the treatment of oral diseases, but there are few reports on the possible occupational hazard factors in the process of porcelain tooth production. Porcelain teeth production will produced a large amount of silica dust and metal dust during the grinding process. The technical workers who have been engaged in this work for a long time are very prone to pneumoconiosis due to their poor personal protection awareness. This paper analyzed the clinical data of a pneumoconiosis patient engaged in porcelain tooth making, and analyzed the possible occupational hazard factors in the process of porcelain teeth production, so as to improve the understanding of relevant enterprises, technical workers and medical personnel on the disease and reduce the risk of porcelain teeth production workers suffering from pneumoconiosis.
9.One case report of pneumoconiosis in porcelain teeth workers
Hua JING ; Ping CUI ; Mengru QIU ; Fang ZHANG ; Beibei WANG ; Yuan WU ; Hongmei LIU ; Congcong LI ; Kaiyue WANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2021;39(8):619-620
Porcelain tooth technology is widely used in the treatment of oral diseases, but there are few reports on the possible occupational hazard factors in the process of porcelain tooth production. Porcelain teeth production will produced a large amount of silica dust and metal dust during the grinding process. The technical workers who have been engaged in this work for a long time are very prone to pneumoconiosis due to their poor personal protection awareness. This paper analyzed the clinical data of a pneumoconiosis patient engaged in porcelain tooth making, and analyzed the possible occupational hazard factors in the process of porcelain teeth production, so as to improve the understanding of relevant enterprises, technical workers and medical personnel on the disease and reduce the risk of porcelain teeth production workers suffering from pneumoconiosis.
10. Clinical characteristics of COVID-19 in pregnancy: analysis of nine cases
Di LEI ; Chen WANG ; Chunyan LI ; Congcong FANG ; Wenbing YANG ; Biheng CHEN ; Min WEI ; Xiaoyu XU ; Huixia YANG ; Suqing WANG ; Cuifang FAN
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2020;23(3):225-231
Objective To evaluate the clinical characteristics and pregnant outcomes of gravidae with COVID-19. Methods This study involved nine gravidae with COVID-19 admitted to the Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University from January 22 to February 1, 2020. Their clinical data, including epidemiological history, clinical symptoms, laboratory examinations, chest CT, treatment, delivery mode, and pregnancy outcomes, were analyzed retrospectively. Specimens of maternal vaginal swab were collected in six pregnant women, and the specimens of amniotic fluid, cord blood, neonatal throat swab and breast milk samples were collected in four pregnant women who had a delivery during our study. All samples were tested for the existence of COVID-19. Descriptive analysis was applied in this study. Results (1) Among the nine cases, five were admitted in the third trimester and four in the second trimester. The median incubation period of COVID-19 was 8 (1-14) d. Fever was presented in all cases on admission, and the other commonly seen symptoms were cough (seven cases) and diarrhea (five cases). Other signs and symptoms were also reported, including shortness of breath, myalgia and fatigue (four cases in each), nasal obstruction, pharyngalgia, chest pain, and headache/dizziness (three cases in each), rash (two cases), and chills and expectoration (one case in each). The most common laboratory abnormalities were a decreased number of lymphocytes (seven cases) and elevated C-reactive protein (six cases). Chest CT scans were performed in seven women, and all showed patchy areas or ground-glass opacity in both lungs. Oligohydramnios was detected in only one case at 37 +5 weeks, which was 7 d after the diagnosis of COVID-19. (2) All nine cases received empiric antibiotic and antiviral therapy with Chinese medicine as adjuvant treatment. Eight patients required oxygen inhalation, and eight were treated with glucocorticoid. Six cases received immunotherapy. (3) Four of the nine cases had delivered, including three cesarean sections and one spontaneous vaginal preterm birth after premature rupture of membranes, and the mother was transferred to the intensive care unit 2 d after delivery due to acute respiratory distress syndrome. One case was terminated at 26 gestational weeks. Of the four neonates, there were two term and two premature babies, and one preterm baby was small-for-gestational-age. No neonatal asphyxia was observed. Serial real-time quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction showed negative results in the detection of 2019-novel coronavirus in all samples obtained from amniotic fluid, umbilical cord blood, neonatal nasopharynx, breast milk, and vagina. Maternal conditions were all stable in all cases, including the four continuing pregnancy, and the terminated ones, except the case mentioned above. Conclusions There is no distinguishable clinical feature between pregnant and non-pregnant COVID-19 patients. So far, there is no evidence for vertical transmission or worsening perinatal outcome in mothers and babies.

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