1.Mechanism of antidepressant action of kaji-ichigoside F1 based on metabolomics.
Mao-Yang HUANG ; Fa-Ju CHEN ; Lang ZHOU ; Qi-Ji LI ; Xiao-Sheng YANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(16):4574-4583
In this study, serum metabolomics techniques and molecular biology methods were used to investigate the intervention effect of kaji-ichigoside F1 on chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS) depression mouse model and its mechanism. The CUMS depression mouse model was constructed, and the mice were divided into blank group, model group, escitalopram(ESC, 10 mg·kg~(-1)) group, and low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose kaji-ichigoside F1 groups(1, 2, and 4 mg·kg~(-1)). CUMS modeling was performed on all mice except the blank group, and the cycle was four weeks. At the end of modelling, ESC and kaji-ichigoside F1 were administered by gavage once a day for 28 days. After the end of the administration, behavioral testing(sucrose preference test, open field test, forced swimming test, and tail suspension test) was conducted to evaluate the improvement of depression symptoms of different doses of kaji-ichigoside F1 on CUMS depression mouse model. The morphology of neurons and the number of Nissl bodies in the hippocampus were observed by Nissl staining. Metabolomics technique was used to analyze the changes in serum differential metabolites in mice. Protein expression levels of P2X7 purinergic receptor(P2X7R), adenosine A1 receptor(A1R), and adenosine receptor A2A(A2AR) in mouse hippocampus were detected by Western blot. The results showed that compared with that in the blank group, the body weight of mice in the model group was significantly decreased, and the sucrose preference rate was significantly decreased. The immobility time was significantly increased in the forced swimming and tail suspension tests, and the total moving distance was significantly decreased in the open field test. The number of Nissl bodies was significantly decreased, and the depression-like behavior and the number of Nissl bodies in the hippocampus of mice were significantly improved after administration of kaji-ichigoside F1. In the metabonomics analysis, the purine metabolism of serum after kaji-ichigoside F1 administration was involved in the metabolic passage of depression, and Western blot analysis verified the expression of P2X7R, A1R, and A2AR proteins in purine metabolic pathways. The results show that kaji-ichigoside F1 significantly decreases the expression of P2X7R and A2AR proteins in the hippocampus of CUMS model mice and increases the expression level of A1R proteins. It is suggested that kaji-ichigoside F1 may play an antidepressant role by regulating the expression of P2X7R, A1R, and A2AR proteins in the purine metabolism pathway.
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Mice
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Antidepressive Agents/administration & dosage*
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Metabolomics
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Depression/genetics*
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Male
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal/administration & dosage*
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Disease Models, Animal
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Hippocampus/metabolism*
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Behavior, Animal/drug effects*
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Humans
2.The Applications of Hematoporphyrin in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma.
Jin-Xing WANG ; Xiu-Juan HUANG ; Qian ZOU ; Peng-Wei ZHANG ; Wei ZHU ; Fa-Qing TIAN
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(5):1374-1379
OBJECTIVE:
Photodynamic therapy has become an important method in clinical tumor treatment. This study aimed to investigate the effects of hematoporphyrin on multiple myeloma (MM) and its potential applications.
METHODS:
The MM cell line RPMI 8226 was treated with hematoporphyrin derivative (HPD), and CCK-8 assay was used to determine cell viability, apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry, intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured using a detection kit combined with flow cytometry, and Western blot assay was used to detect apoptosis-related proteins and key signaling pathway protein levels.
RESULTS:
The optimal incubation time for the maximum absorption of HPD in RPMI 8226 cells was 4 hours. HPD significantly inhibited the proliferation of RPMI 8226 cells in a dose- and illumination time-dependent manner ( r =0.981; r =0.961). Additionally, HPD induced apoptosis in RPMI 8226 cells, but had no significant inhibitory effect on peripheral blood mononuclear cells derived from healthy individuals. HPD combined with illumination treatment significantly increased the intracellular ROS level, upregulated the expression of apoptosis-related proteins such as cleaved PARP, cleaved caspase-3 and Bax, and down-regulated the expression of proteins that maintain cell survival, such as NF-κB and Akt.
CONCLUSION
The HPD can inhibit the proliferation and induce apoptosis of multiple myeloma cells.
Humans
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Multiple Myeloma/pathology*
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Hematoporphyrins/pharmacology*
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Apoptosis/drug effects*
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Cell Line, Tumor
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Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism*
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Cell Proliferation/drug effects*
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Photochemotherapy
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Cell Survival/drug effects*
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Signal Transduction
3.Clinical study of sacubitril valsartan sodium combined with Wenxin granule in the treatment of hyper-tension complicated with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Yong HOU ; Lian-Fa WANG ; Hong-Tao LU ; Zhen CHEN ; Meng-Xun HUANG ; Chen CHEN ; Bang-Zhu ZHANG ; Quan-Xiu TONG ; Yun-Fei WANG
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2024;33(1):40-44
Objective:To explore therapeutic effect of sacubitril valsartan sodium combined with Wenxin granule in the treatment of hypertension complicated with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation(AF)and its effect on cardiac electro-physiological structure.Methods:A total of 116 patients with hypertension and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation treated in our hospital from Oct 2021 to Nov 2022 were consecutively selected.According to random number table,they were divided into Wenxin granule group(received Wenxin granule treatment based on routine antihypertensive ther-apy)and combined treatment group(received sacubitril valsartan sodium combined Wenxin granule therapy based on routine antihypertensive therapy)with 58 cases in each group,and both groups were consecutively treated for six months.Clinical symptom score,AF burden,P wave duration,P wave dispersion,left atrial diameter(LAD),left ventricular end-diastolic diameter(LVEDd)and left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)were compared between two groups before and after treatment.Results:After treatment,compared with Wenxin granule group,there were significant reductions in clinical symptom score[(1.66±0.69)scores vs.(1.40±0.53)scores],AF burden[4.43(1.65)%vs.1.62(3.50)%],P wave duration[(112.17±6.46)ms vs.(109.29±8.59)ms],P wave dispersion[(32.47±8.11)ms vs.(29.02±7.49)ms]and LAD[(34.83±3.41)mm vs.(33.40±3.74)mm]in combined treatment group(P<0.05 or<0.01).There were no significant difference in LVEDd and LVEF between two groups,P>0.05 both.Conclusion:Sacubitril valsartan sodium combined with Wenxin granule can significantly im-prove clinical symptoms and atrial fibrillation burden,reduce the susceptibility to atrial fibrillation,and inhibit atrial electrical remodeling and structural remodeling in patients with hypertension complicated with paroxysmal atrial fi-brillation.
4.Human resource efficiency and spatial distribution characterization of district-level center for disease control and prevention in city N of Jiangsu Province
Yang LI ; Yu-Meng WEI ; Yu-Qi YANG ; Wen-Jie XU ; Ming-Yao GU ; Zi-Fa HUANG ; Zhi-Hao ZHANG ; Fang WU
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2024;17(10):52-58
Objective:To analyze the efficiency of human resource allocation and its spatial distribution characteristics of district-level Center for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)in city N of Jiangsu Province in 2020,in order to provide a strong decision-making reference for optimizing and strengthening the CDC talent team.Methods:The efficiency of human resources of district-level CDC of City N in2020 was measured using the Super-Efficiency SBM model,and the spatial association pattern was analyzed using the natural break point classification method and Moran's index,with the visualization presented through LISA maps.Results:The overall level of human resource efficiency in district-level CDC of City N is relatively high.However,spatially,there are significant differences among the regions,showing a trend of high efficiency in the central areas and low efficiency at the ends.Moran's index and LISA maps indicate a negative spatial correlation in efficiency,with a low-high(L-H)cluster centered on Area L and a high-low(H-L)cluster centered on Area J.The high-high(H-H)cluster pattern has not yet formed,exhibiting a characteristic of interspersed high and low efficiency.Conclusions:There are regional differences in the human resource efficiency of the Disease Control Center in City N,and the spatial cluster pattern needs to be optimized.It is recommended to focus on efficiency improvement in Areas P and L,formulate appropriate policies,and promote coordinated regional development.
5.Virtual preoperative planning and 3D-printed templates for pre-contoured plates in treatment of acetabular posterior wall fractures
Chen HUANG ; Wei XU ; Mei-Ming XIE ; Cai-Ru WANG ; Shao-Lin DENG ; Dong-Fa LIAO
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2024;37(2):135-141
Objective To evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of virtual preoperative planning and 3D-printed templates for pre-contoured plates for the treatment of posterior wall fractures of the acetabulum.Methods A retrospective analysis of 29 patients with posterior acetabular wall fractures treated between August 2017 and March 2021 were divided into 2 groups based on whether to use preoperative virtual planning and 3D printed template.In 3D-printing group,there were 14 patients,includ-ing 10 males and 4 females;aged from 21 to 53 years old;CT-based virtual surgical planning was done using Mimics and 3-Matic software and 3D-printed templates for pre-contoured plates were adopted.In conventional group,there were 15 patients,including 10 males and 5 females;aged from 19 to 55 years old;conventional method of intra-operative contouring to adapt the plate to the fracture region was adopted.Blood loss,surgical time,radiographic quality of reduction,and hip function were compared between groups.Results The difference in operation time and intraoperative blood loss was significant(P<0.05).Twenty-three patients were followed up from 12 to 30 months,and the fractures in both groups healed with a healing time of 3 to 6 months.At the last follow-up,the Merle d'Aubign-Postel score of the 3D printed group was lower than that of the conven-tional group(P<0.05),with no significant differences in walking ability,hip mobility and total score(P>0.05).In 3D printing group,6 cases were excellent,5 cases were good,3 cases were fair;in conventional group,5 cases were excellent,5 cases were good,4 cases were fair,1 case was worse;no significant difference between two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Virtual preopera-tive planning and 3D-printed templates for pre-contoured plates can reduce operative time and the blood loss of surgery,im-prove the quality of reduction.This method is efficient,accurate and reliable to treat acetabular posterior wall fractures.
6.Effects of different side tension pneumothorax on hemodynamic in pigs
He-Shan HUANG ; Peng-Fei LIU ; Meng-Jie DOU ; Si-Yu CHEN ; Fa-Qin LYU ; Wei CHEN
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2024;49(8):897-904
Objective To explore the effects of different side tension pneumothorax on hemodynamics in pigs,providing data support for the optimization of on-site first-aid procedures for pneumothorax.Methods Twelve Bama pigs were randomly divided into left-sided tension pneumothorax group and right-sided tension pneumothorax group(6 in each group).During the occurrence of pneumothorax and as the pleural pressure gradually increases by 1 mmHg increments,the key indicators were collected using pulse indicator continuous cardiac output(PICCO)technology:hemodynamic indicators[global ejection fraction(GEF),cardiac output(CO),global end-diastolic volume(GEDV),intrathoracic blood volume(ITBV),stroke volume(SV),mean arterial pressure(MAP)],basic vital signs[heart rate(HR),diastolic blood pressure(DBP),systolic blood pressure(SBP)],and arterial blood gas parameters[partial pressure of oxygen(PO2),partial pressure of carbon dioxide(PCO2)].Mediastinal localization was subsequently performed using radiographs.Differences were investigated through comparison between the two groups and within each group before and after the procedure.Results By comparing the hemodynamic changes and X-ray examination results,twelve Bama pigs tension pneumothorax models were successfully constructed.Hemodynamic analysis showed that in left-sided tension pneumothorax model when the pleural pressure reached 8 mmHg,SBP,DBP,MAP,CO,GEF,SV,GEDV and ITBV were significantly lower than those during the occurrence of ipsilateral pneumothorax(P<0.05).In right-sided tension pneumothorax model,when the pleural pressure reached about 3 mmHg,SBP,DBP,MAP,SV,GEDV,and ITBV were significantly lower than those during the occurrence of ipsilateral pneumothorax(P<0.05).Blood gas analysis showed that at 8 mmHg for left-sided and 3 mmHg for right-sided tension pneumothorax,compared with the occurrence of their respective ipsilateral pneumothorax,PO2 was significantly lower(P<0.05)and PCO2 was significantly higher(P<0.05).Conclusions There are different effects on hemodynamics in different side tension pneumothorax.Compared with left tension pneumothorax,right tension pneumothorax can lead to serious consequences under a smaller pleural pressure.Different side tension pneumothorax models can be constructed according to the actual situation when performing pneumothorax related experiments.
7.Protective effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on chronic atrophic gastritis of rats
Dun-Huang PENG ; De-Yuan YOU ; Cai-Fa HONG ; Tai-Yong FANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(2):234-238
Objective To investigate the effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids(ω-3 PUFA)on chronic atrophic gastritis of rats.Methods A rat model of chronic atrophic gastritis was established by synthetic method.The rats successfully modeled were randomly divided into model group,experimental-L group,experimental-M group,experimental-H group,positive control group.Normal rats were selected as the normal group.There were 9 rats in each group.Experimental-L,-M,-H groups were given 3,6 and 12 mL·kg-1ω-3 PUFA daily,respectively.The positive control group was given 0.24 g·kg-1 vitacoenzyme suspension daily.Normal group and model group were given the same amount of 0.9%NaCl.Each group was given the drug for 12 weeks.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to detect serum interleukin-1 β(IL-1β)level.In situ end labeling staining(TUNEL)was used to detecte the apoptosis of gastric mucosa.Relevant kits were used to detect the level of superoxide dismutase(SOD)and malonaldehyde(MDA).Results IL-1 β levels in normal group,model group,experimental-L,-M,-H groups and positive control group were(58.96±8.23),(140.02±19.65),(109.81±14.35),(98.72±12.64),(85.31±11.42)and(77.64±10.23)pg·mL-1,respectively;apoptotic indices were(7.89±1.36)%,(77.12±10.05)%,(42.33±6.87)%,(31.05±5.29)%,(22.76±4.16)%and(16.89±3.05)%,respectively;SOD levels were(398.71±58.24),(170.25±29.81),(249.81±34.26),(268.04±34.11),(322.15±46.36)and(276.42±29.81)U·mg-1,respectively;MDA levels were(3.55±0.87),(11.02±2.15),(8.02±1.50),(6.92±1.23),(5.98±1.27)and(6.67±1.32)U·mg-1,respectively.Compared with normal group,the above indexes were significantly different in model group(all P<0.01);compared with model group,the above indexes were significantly different in experimental-L,experimental-M,experimental-H groups and positive control group(all P<0.01).Conclusionω-3 PUFA can ameliorate chronic atrophic gastritis of rats,and the mechanism may be related to the anti-inflammatory,anti-apoptosis and anti-oxidative stress effects of to-3 PUFA.
8.Value of MRI-Based Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting and Data System for the Diagnosis of Adnexal Masses.
Shan ZHANG ; Tao LI ; Zeng-Fa HUANG ; Xin-Yu DU ; Rui-Yao TANG ; Wan-Peng WANG ; Xi WANG ; Wei XIE ; Xiang WANG ; Shu-Tong ZHANG
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2024;46(6):909-917
Objective To assess the value of the MRI-based ovarian-adnexal reporting and data system (O-RADS MRI) for the diagnosis of adnexal masses. Methods A total of 407 patients who underwent dynamic contrast enhancement (DCE)-MRI and pathological examination (gold standard) at the Department of Radiology,Central Hospital of Wuhan between May 2017 and December 2022 were enrolled in this study.Two radiologists performed the O-RADS MRI scoring of adnexal masses according to MRI features and calculated the malignancy rate of adnexal masses by O-RADS MRI score,enhancement type,and mass type.Moreover,receiver operating characteristic curves were established to further evaluate the diagnostic values of O-RADS MRI score,enhancement type,and mass type for adnexal masses. Results A total of 502 adnexal masses were identified in the 407 patients enrolled in this study,including 364 benign masses and 138 malignant masses (including junctional masses).Radiologist 1 reported the malignancy rates of 0,0,5.4%,80.0%,and 89.7% and radiologist 2 reported the malignancy rates of 0,0,5.8%,86.2%,and 83.0% for the adnexal masses with the O-RADS MRI scores of 1-5,respectively.With O-RADS MRI ≥4 indicating malignant masses,the sensitivity,specificity,accuracy,positive predictive value,negative predictive value,false negative rate,and false positive rate were 94.2%,93.6%,93.8%,84.9%,97.7%,2.3%,and 15.1% for radiologist 1 and 93.4%,93.6%,93.6%,85.4%,97.4%,3.6%,and 14.6% for radiologist 2,respectively.The malignancy rates of the adnexal masses presenting no enhancement,cystic wall enhancement,type Ⅰ curve,type Ⅱ curve,and type Ⅲ curve were 0,1.3%,5.7%,81.2%,and 89.0% as reported by radiologist 1 and 0,1.2%,11.3%,87.6%,and 80.0% as reported by radiologist 2,respectively.The malignancy rates of the adnexal masses that were cystic lesions,cystic segregated lesions,solid lesions,cystic solid lesions,and cystic solid segregated lesions were 0,7.1%,38.7%,79.1%,and 89.8% as reported by radiologist 1 and 0,8.1%,37.8%,72.4%,and 89.6% as reported by radiologist 2,respectively.With type Ⅱ and type Ⅲ curves as the criteria for malignancy,the sensitivity of radiologists 1 and 2 was lower for cystic segregated lesions,both at 50.0%.For the masses containing solid components,radiologists 1 and 2 demonstrated low specificity,which was 57.7% and 56.5%,respectively.False-positive masses contained solid components and were mostly fibroadenomas or adnexal leiomyomas,while false-negative masses were mostly junctional cystadenomas with no or few solid components. Conclusions The O-RADS MRI risk stratification has a high diagnostic value for adnexal masses.Further evaluation and refinement are needed to reduce the false-positive rate.
Humans
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Female
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods*
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Retrospective Studies
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Adnexal Diseases/diagnosis*
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Ovarian Neoplasms/diagnosis*
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Ovary/pathology*
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Middle Aged
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Adult
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Adnexa Uteri/diagnostic imaging*
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Young Adult
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Data Systems
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Aged
9.Programmed Intermittent Epidural Bolus in Comparison with Continuous Epidural Infusion for the Effects of Enhanced Recovery after Cesarean Section
Xiao-fei MO ; Fa HUANG ; Jie-qun ZENG ; Tian-yu CHEN ; Geng-xing HE ; Jing-hui CHEN ; Wen-xing LIU
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(1):93-98
ObjectiveTo compare the effects of programmed intermittent epidural bolus (PIEB) and continuous epidural infusion (CEI) on enhanced recovery after cesarean section. MethodsTotally 120 women scheduled to undergo elective cesarean section under combined spinal and epidural anesthesia, aged 18-45 years, with single fetus, full-term pregnancy (≥37 weeks), ASA grade II or III, were recruited, with 60 cases in each group. At the end of the surgery, after a similar epidural loading dose, patients were randomLy assigned to receive either PIEB (6 mL·h-1 beginning 30 minutes after the loading dose) or CEI (6 mL·h-1, beginning immediately after the loading dose) for the maintenance of analgesia with 0.1% ropivacaine. At 2, 6, 12, 24 and 36 h postoperatively, VAS score was used to evaluate the composite pain, and Bromage Score was used to evaluate the degree of lower extremity motor block. The time to first flatus, time to first ambulation and the satisfaction scores were also recorded. ResultsThe VAS scores at 12, 24 and 36 h postoperatively and the lower extremity motor block scores at 6, 12 and 24 h postoperatively in the PIEB group were significantly lower than those in the CEI group (P < 0.01). The epidural analgesic dosage was less in the PIEB group than that of the CEI group (P=0.002). The time to first flatus and time to first ambulation were significantly shorter than those in the CEI group (P < 0.05). The satisfaction scores were significantly higher in the PIEB group than in the CEI group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the first urination time after urinary catheter removal and the length of hospital stay between the two groups (P > 0.05). ConclusionCompared with CEI, PIEB provides better postoperative analgesia, less motor block scores, lower epidural analgesic dosage, shorter the time to first flatus and defecation and time to first ambulation, and greater patient satisfaction, which is more consistent with the ERAS concept of analgesia.
10.Optimization of production process of Aeromonas veronii CA07 strain inactivated vaccine
SUN Cheng⁃wen ; GONG Hua ; LAI Ying⁃tiao ; JIANG Xiao⁃yan ; REN Yan ; CHEN Zong⁃hui ; HUANG Zhi⁃bin ; TAO Jia⁃fa
Chinese Journal of Biologicals 2023;36(1):76-80+84
Abstract:Objective To optimize the production process of inactivated vaccine of Aeromonas veronii(AV)CA07 strain.
Methods The fermentation culture process of AV CA07 strain liquid was determined through the optimization of the culture
time(2~16 h),medium(optimized fermentation medium,LB medium and NB medium)and fermentation conditions(in⁃
oculation amount of 1%,5%,10% and 15%;ventilation rate of 2,4,6 and 8 L/min and fermentation time of 6,8,10
and 12 h). The optimal inactivation process was determined through the comparison of the final concentration of formalde⁃
hyde solution(0. 10%,0. 20%,0. 30% and 0. 40%),inactivation temperature(28 and 37 ℃)and inactivation time(24,
48 and 72 h). The large⁃scale production process of inactivated vaccine of AV CA07 strain in 500 L fermentor was estab⁃
lished and the prepared vaccines were tested for safety and immunogenicity. Results The optimal inoculation amount of AV
CA07 strain was 5%,ventilation rate was 4 L/min and culture time was 10 ~ 12 h. The optimal inactivation condition was
adding formaldehyde solution with final concentration of 0. 30% incubating at 37 ℃ for 24 h. The number of viable bacteria
in the fermentation broth of AV CA07 strain prepared in 500 L fermentor was more than 8 × 109 CFU/mL. All crucian carps
immunized with the inactivated vaccine by abdomen survived. After challenge,the relative immune protection rate was more
than 90%. Conclusion AV CA07 strain inactivated vaccine prepared by optimized production process showed good safety
and immunogenicity.


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