1.Effect of volatile oil of Ligusticum chuanxiong on transdermal properties and cytotoxicity of triptolide in vitro
Cheng JIANG ; Zhenzhong ZANG ; Lihua CHEN ; Haiting ZHU ; Shihua FU ; Weifeng ZHU ; Wenting WU ; Wei SHI ; Yongmei GUAN
China Pharmacy 2024;35(4):413-418
OBJECTIVE To explore the effect of volatile oil of Ligusticum chuanxiong on the transdermal properties and cytotoxicity of triptolide in vitro. METHODS The chemical constituents of the volatile oil of L. chuanxiong were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The lower abdominal skin of KM mice was separated and divided into triptolide group, triptolide in compatibility with volatile oil of L. chuanxiong groups at 1∶10, 1∶50, 1∶100 (hereinafter referred to as “compatibility 1∶10”“compatibility 1∶50”“compatibility 1∶100” groups). After the skin of mice in each group was fully exposed to 0.2 g of the corresponding cream for 24 h, the cumulative transdermal dose (Qn) of triptolide in the receiving solution of each group was determined by high-performance liquid chromatography, and the transdermal absorption rate (Jss) was calculated. Human immortalized keratinocytes (HaCat) were used as a model, the CCK-8 method was used to detect the cell survival rate of different concentrations of the volatile oil of L. chuanxiong and triptolide before and after compatibility. RESULTS A total of 62 chemical constituents of the volatile oil of L. chuanxiong were identified, including Z-ligustilide, senkyunolide, and β-selinene. The Qn (P< 0.01) and Jss of triptolide increased within 24 h in the compatibility 1∶10 and 1∶50 groups, while the Qn (P<0.05) and Jss decreased in the compatibility 1∶100 group as compared with the triptolide group. Compared with the triptolide group, the cell survival rate of HaCat was significantly increased in the compatibility 1∶10 and 1∶50 groups when the triptolide concentrations were 36, 72 and 144 ng/mL (P<0.05 or P<0.01); while the cell survival rate of HaCat was decreased in the compatibility 1∶100 group, but the difference was not statistically significant (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS When the compatibility ratio of triptolide and volatile oil of L. chuanxiong was 1∶10 or 1∶50, it can promote the transdermal absorption of triptolide and reduce the cytotoxicity of triptolide to HaCat.
2.Surveillance of echinococcosis in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from 2017 to 2022
Yue ZHANG ; Jun WU ; Simayi ADILI ; Shuo WANG ; Haiting ZHANG ; Guangzhong SHI ; Jiangshan ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2024;36(1):79-82
Objective To analyze the echinococcosis surveillance results in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from 2017 to 2022, so as to provide insights into formulation of echinococcosis control measures in the prefecture. Methods Villagers were randomly sampled using a multistage sampling method from class I and II echinococcosis endemic counties in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture from 2017 to 2022 for detection of human echinococcosis, while all patients undergoing ultrasound examinations in medical institutions in class III endemic counties received active echinococcosis screening. In addition, livestock in centralized slaughterhouses or slaughtering sites were screened for echinococcosis using the palpation and necropsy method, and fresh domestic dog feces samples were collected from randomly selected dog owners in each administrative village for detection of Echinococcus copro-antigen in domestic dogs. The trends in detection of human and livestock echinococcosis, detection of newly diagnosed human echinococcosis cases and detection of Echinococcus coproantigen in domestic dogs were analyzed in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture from 2017 to 2022. Results The mean detection rate of human echinococcosis was 0.13% (540/407 803) in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture from 2017 to 2022, which appeared a tendency towards a decline over years (χ2trend = 1 217.21, P < 0.001), and the highest detection of newly diagnosed echinococcosis cases was seen in Hejing County (0.28%, 191/67 865). The detection of livestock echinococcosis appeared a tendency towards a decline over years from 2017 to 2022 (χ2trend = 147.02, P < 0.001), with the highest detection rate seen in Hejing County (3.44%, 86/2 500), and the detection of Echinococcus copro-antigen in domestic dogs appeared a tendency towards a decline over years from 2017 to 2022 (χ2trend = 302.46, P < 0.001), with the highest detection rate in Qiemo County (2.74%, 118/4 313). Conclusions The detection of human and livestock echinococcosis and dog feces antigens Echinococcus copro-antigen in domestic dogs all appeared a tendency towards a decline in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from 2017 to 2022; however, there is still a high echinococcosis transmission risk in local areas. Sustainable integrated echinococcosis control is required in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture.
3.A comparative study on the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasound and MRI in fibro-adipose vascular anomaly
Wenjia HU ; Fan WEI ; Zhaohan WANG ; Yulin ZHENG ; Gang WU ; Haiting LI ; Changxian DONG ; Yubin GONG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2024;40(3):293-299
Objective:To compare the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasound and MRI in fibro-adipose vascular anomaly (FAVA).Methods:The clinical data of patients with suspected FAVA who underwent ultrasound and MRI examinations at Henan Provincial People’s Hospital from January 2011 to October 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The imaging findings from ultrasound and MRI were analyzed, and then compared with the pathological findings. To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasound and MRI in diagnosing FAVA by assessing sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and coincidence rate. Paired χ2 test (McNemar test) was used to compare the coincidence rate of ultrasound and MRI, as well as their combined diagnosis. A significance level of P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results:A total of 50 patients were included in the study, comprising 24 males and 26 females, with their ages ranging from 1 to 50 years and an average age of (16.2 ± 10.5) years. Pathology confirmed 43 FAVA patients and 7 non-FAVA patients. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and coincidence rate of ultrasound in the diagnosis of FAVA were 83.7%, 71.4%, 94.7%, 41.7%, and 82.0%, respectively. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and coincidence rate of MRI in the diagnosis of FAVA were 69.8%, 85.7%, 96.8%, 31.6%, and 72.0%, respectively. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and coincidence rate of FAVA were 90.7%, 71.4%, 95.1%, 55.6%, and 88.0%, respectively. The diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound was higher than that of MRI, but the difference was not statistically significant ( χ2 = 1.41, P = 0.235). The coincidence rate of combined diagnosis was higher than that of ultrasound ( χ2= 0.71, P = 0.401) and MRI ( χ2= 4.00, P = 0.039), with a statistically significant difference. Conclusion:Both ultrasound and MRI are highly valuable in diagnosing FAVA. The combined usage of ultrasound and MRI can enhance the accuracy of preoperative FAVA diagnosis.
4.A comparative study on the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasound and MRI in fibro-adipose vascular anomaly
Wenjia HU ; Fan WEI ; Zhaohan WANG ; Yulin ZHENG ; Gang WU ; Haiting LI ; Changxian DONG ; Yubin GONG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2024;40(3):293-299
Objective:To compare the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasound and MRI in fibro-adipose vascular anomaly (FAVA).Methods:The clinical data of patients with suspected FAVA who underwent ultrasound and MRI examinations at Henan Provincial People’s Hospital from January 2011 to October 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The imaging findings from ultrasound and MRI were analyzed, and then compared with the pathological findings. To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasound and MRI in diagnosing FAVA by assessing sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and coincidence rate. Paired χ2 test (McNemar test) was used to compare the coincidence rate of ultrasound and MRI, as well as their combined diagnosis. A significance level of P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results:A total of 50 patients were included in the study, comprising 24 males and 26 females, with their ages ranging from 1 to 50 years and an average age of (16.2 ± 10.5) years. Pathology confirmed 43 FAVA patients and 7 non-FAVA patients. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and coincidence rate of ultrasound in the diagnosis of FAVA were 83.7%, 71.4%, 94.7%, 41.7%, and 82.0%, respectively. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and coincidence rate of MRI in the diagnosis of FAVA were 69.8%, 85.7%, 96.8%, 31.6%, and 72.0%, respectively. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and coincidence rate of FAVA were 90.7%, 71.4%, 95.1%, 55.6%, and 88.0%, respectively. The diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound was higher than that of MRI, but the difference was not statistically significant ( χ2 = 1.41, P = 0.235). The coincidence rate of combined diagnosis was higher than that of ultrasound ( χ2= 0.71, P = 0.401) and MRI ( χ2= 4.00, P = 0.039), with a statistically significant difference. Conclusion:Both ultrasound and MRI are highly valuable in diagnosing FAVA. The combined usage of ultrasound and MRI can enhance the accuracy of preoperative FAVA diagnosis.
5.Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation training on respiratory function,muscle strength,muscle mass and exercise tolerance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sarcopenia
Yi YIN ; Haiting YIN ; Wei WANG ; Yan WU ; Aiyu ZHENG
Journal of Xinxiang Medical College 2024;41(11):1059-1064
Objective To explore the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation training on respiratory function,muscle strength,muscle mass,exercise endurance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)and sarcopenia.Methods A total of 100 patients with COPD and sarcopenia admitted to Taixing People's Hospital from June 2022 to June 2023 were selected as the research subjects.These patients were randomly divided into control group and observation group by the envelope method,with 50 patients in each group.The patients in the control group were given conventional COPD treatment,and the patients in the observation group were given conventional COPD treatment combined with pulmonary rehabilitation training,and all patients were treated for 6 months.The pulmonary function[forced vital capacity(FVC),forced expiratory volume in the one second(FEV1),and FEV1/FVC ratio]of patients in the two groups was evaluated by spirometer at admission,4 weeks,12 weeks,and 6 months of training.The COPD assessment test(CAT)questionnaire and the modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale(mMRC)score were used to evaluate the degree of dyspnea of patients in the two groups.The skeletal muscle index(SMI)of patients in the two groups was measured by bioelectrical impedance analyzer,the handgrip strength(HGS)of patients in the two groups was measured by electronic handgrip dynamometer,and the exercise tolerance of patients in the two groups was evaluated by 6-minute walk test.Patients who needed to be re-hospitalized during the study period filled in the re-hospitalization registration form,and the re-hospitalization rate was calculated.Results There was no statistically significant difference in FVC,FEV,,and FEV1/FVC ratio of patients between the two groups at admission(P>0.05);the FVC,FEV1,and FEV1/FVC ratio of patients at 4 weeks,12 weeks,and 6 months of training were significantly high-er than those at admission in the control group and the observation group(P<0.05);after 4 weeks,12 weeks,and 6 months of training,the FVC,FEV1,and FEV1/FVC ratio of patients in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in CAT and mMRC scores of patients between the two groups at admission(P>0.05);the CAT and mMRC scores of patients at 4 weeks,12 weeks,and 6 months of training were significantly lower than those at admission in the control group and the observation group(P<0.05);after 4 weeks,12 weeks,and 6 months of training,the CAT and mMRC scores of patients in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in SMI and HGS levels of patients between the two groups at admission(P>0.05);the SMI and HGS levels of patients at 4 weeks,12 weeks and 6 months of training were significantly higher than those at admission in the control group and the observation group(P<0.05);after 4 weeks,12 weeks and 6 months of training,the SMI and HGS levels of patients in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the 6-minute walking distance between the two groups at admission(P>0.05);the 6-minute walking distances of patients at 4 weeks,12 weeks and 6 months of training were significantly higher than those at admission in the control group and the observation group(P<0.05);after 4 weeks,12 weeks and 6 months of training,the 6-minute walking distance of patients in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).The re-hospitalization rate of patients in the observation group and the control group was 14%(7/50)and 32%(16/50),respectively;the re-hospitalization rate of patients in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group(x2=4.574,P<0.05).Conclusion Pulmonary rehabilitation training can effectively improve the respiratory function of patients with COPD and sarcopenia,reduce their degree of dyspnea,enhance muscle strength,muscle mass and exercise tolerance,and reduce the re-hospitalization rate.
6.Establishment of the human α-synuclein nuclear localization signal transgenic mice
Mengchen WEI ; Shengtao FAN ; Haiting WU ; Yiwei ZHANG ; Ziou WANG ; Zhangqiong HUANG
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2024;32(3):307-316
Objective To establish a human α-synuclein nuclear localization signal transgenic mouse model and investigate the effects of α-synuclein nuclear localization on the behavior of mice.Methods Human α-synuclein nuclear localization signal and EGFP lentiviral vectors were constructed.Transgenic mice were created with the microinjection method.Using PCR and Western Blot method to identify the genotypes and protein expression of the transgenic founder mice and their offsprings.The immunofluorescence was used to examine the localization of human α-synuclein in the mouse brain tissue.The behavioral changes of the transgenic mice were evaluated by the open field test,rotarod test,and O maze test.Results The h SNCA-NLS gene was successfully inserted into the mouse genome,the human α-syn was successfully expressed,and the human α-syn has localized with the nuclear.Further studies found that human α-synuclein nuclear localization signal transgenic mice had significant motor dysfunction,astrocyte proliferation and inflammatory response at 2 months of age and exhibited significant anxiety-like symptoms and reduced expression of the γ-aminobutyric acid(GABA)gene at 9 months of age,which persisted until 12 months of age.Conclusions A human α-synuclein nuclear localization signal transgenic mouse model has been successfully established.The mice exhibit significant motor dysfunction and anxiety-like symptoms.The successful establishment of this model provides a foundation for studying the role of α-syn nuclear localization in Parkinson's disease.
7.Development and reliability and validity test of a Self-Assessment Scale for Medication Literacy in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease Comorbidity Diabetes
Haiting LIU ; Yongmei WANG ; Beibei ZHENG ; Lili CAI ; Linbin YE ; Jiayun WU ; Li NING ; Yimin LI ; Weixia CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(9):1065-1072
Objective To develop a self-assessment scale for medication literacy in patients with coronary heart disease comorbidity diabetes and to test its reliability and validity.Methods According to medication literacy theory model,the initial scale was formed through literature review,the qualitative interview and expert inquiry.Cognitive interview was used to optimize the expression of item text.421 patients with coronary heart disease comorbidity diabetes in a tertiary hospital in Zhejiang province from November 2022 to April 2023 were selected to investigate the reliability and validity of the scale by convenience sampling.Results The self-assessment scale of drug literacy for coronary heart disease comorbidity diabetes mellitus included 23 items in 5 dimensions including acquisition,understanding,communication,evaluation and calculation.The total Cronbach's α coefficient of the scale was 0.911;the retest reliability was 0.948;the average content validity index was 0.997;the correlation coefficients between each dimension and total score of the scale and the calibration scale ranged from 0.485 to 0.926.The exploratory factor analysis was employed to extract 5 common factors,and the cumulative variance contribution rate was 73.753%.Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the scale factor structure was stable.Conclusion The scale has good reliability and validity,and it can be used as an effective tool to evaluate the self-rated medication literacy level of patients with coronary heart disease comorbidity diabetes.
8.Development and reliability and validity test of the Home Volume Management Self-Rating Scale for Patients with Chronic Heart Failure
Linbin YE ; Haihong MA ; Haihong SHEN ; Haiting LIU ; Beibei ZHENG ; Jiayun WU ; Li NING
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(12):1468-1475
Objective To develop a self-assessment scale of home volume management for patients with chronic heart failure(CHF),and to test its reliability and validity.Methods With the self-care theory as the theoretical framework,the initial scale was developed through literature analysis,qualitative interview and expert consultation.A questionnaire survey was conducted on 598 patients with CHF who were treated or reviewed in a tertiary hospital in Hangzhou from September 2022 to January 2023 to test the reliability and validity of the scale.Results The exploratory factor analysis extracted 4 common factors with the cumulative variance contribution rate of 61.268%.The results of confirmatory factor analysis showed that the main evaluation indicators were all within the acceptable range of the judgment standard.The item-level content validity index ranged from 0.853 to 1.000;the scale-level content validity index/average was 0.951.The Cronbach's a coefficient,half reliability and retest reliability of the overall scale were 0.930,0.723 and 0.867,respectively.Conclusion The self-rating scale of home volume management for CHF patients has good reliability and validity,and it can effectively assess the level of home volume management for CHF patients.
9.Effects of psychological intervention based on resourcefulness theory on management of aggression and violence attitude and resilience of emergency nurses
Meiling SHI ; Jun WU ; Xiaoyan DENG ; Mengyuan HU ; Lu YU ; Haiting XU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(6):815-821
Objective:To explore the effects of psychological intervention based on resourcefulness theory on the management of aggression and violence attitude and resilience of emergency nurses.Methods:Totally 60 nurses who worked in the Emergency Department of the 904 Hospital, the People's Liberation Army Joint Logistic Support Force from January 2020 to December 2021 were selected by convenience sampling. According to the enrollment time, the nurses enrolled from January to December 2020 were included as the control group, and the nurses enrolled from January to December 2021 were included as the intervention group, with 30 nurses in each group. Nurses in the control group received routine psychological training, while nurses in the intervention group was trained with a psychological intervention program based on resourcefulness theory based on the training provided to the control group. The nurses were surveyed and the intervention effect was evaluated by Resourcefulness Scale, Management of Aggression and Violence Attitude Scale (MAVAS), Medical Professionals Resilience Scale (MeRS), and Nurses' Work Alienation Questionnaire (NWAQ) .Results:After intervention, the scores of Resourcefulness Scale, MAVAS and MeRS of nurses in the intervention group were higher than those in the control group, and the scores of NWAQ were lower than those in the control group, with statistical significance between the two groups ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:Psychological intervention based on resourcefulness theory can enhance the resourcefulness of emergency nurses, improve their management of aggression and violence attitudes, strengthen their deep understanding of work violence and their level of resilience, reduce their sense of alienation at work, and alleviate negative psychological emotions. Therefore, it is worth promoting in clinical practice.
10.Mechanisms of Chinese Medicine in Inhibiting Tumor Invasion and Metastasis and Reversing Drug Resistance: A Review
Hui XIONG ; Mingxia ZHANG ; Ming YANG ; Qin ZHENG ; Haiting ZHAO ; Kezhen CAI ; Mengqi WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(22):224-230
Malignancies are diseases resulting from an imbalance of cell growth and proliferation, endangering human health and life. Currently, there is no clinically effective treatment for tumors. Tumor cells may alter cell adhesion and tumor cell migration and movement by degrading the extracellular matrix, generating vascular factors, affecting epithelial-mesenchymal transformation, or altering the tumor microenvironment. The mechanisms which lead to multidrug resistance (MDR) are the regulation of membrane proteins, apoptosis-regulated gene expression, enzyme-mediated multidrug resistance, DNA damage repair, and epithelial-stromal transformation, resulting in ineffective treatment of tumors. Therefore, the search for natural, safe, and effective chemosensitizers has become a critical part in tumor research. Due to the increasing use of Chinese medicine in cancer treatment, researchers have conducted more extensive studies on its monomers and compounds. In addition, the mechanisms of Chinese medicine in inhibiting tumor invasion and metastasis and reversing drug resistance are gradually unraveled. The monomers and compounds of Chinese medicine may inhibit tumor invasion, metastasis, and drug resistance by enhancing the sensitivity of chemotherapy drugs and adjuvant properties. Furthermore, they can also improve the tolerance of patients to chemotherapy drugs, relieve side effects of chemotherapy, reduce the chance of recurrence, and prolong the life of patients. The development of traditional Chinese medicine plays an important role in reducing tumor recurrence and metastasis, reversing drug resistance, prolonging the prognosis of cancer patients, improving their quality of life, and prolonging their survival time. Currently, various types of Chinese medicines have been proven to be capable of reducing tumor invasion and metastasis, and reversing drug resistance. The present article reviewed development and findings of Chinese medicine as an anti-tumor invasion, anti-metastasis, and anti-tumor resistance therapy in recent years, in order to provide ideas for future research on anti-tumor effect of active components in Chinese medicine.

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