1.Occupational Health Risk Management Measures for Personnel Handling Non-Human Primate Laboratory Animals:An Overview
Qian LI ; Jiaqi CHEN ; Lihong LI ; Feiyan ZHANG ; Huaming MAO ; Longbao LÜ
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2025;45(2):197-205
Owing to their high genetic and physiological similarities to humans,non-human primates(NHPs)have become pivotal animal models in life sciences research and biomedical development.NHP laboratory animals are not only an ideal platform for exploring the mechanisms of neurological diseases and infectious diseases,but they are also widely used in preclinical safety evaluations of macromolecular drugs,which are considered the"gold standard".Nevertheless,this biological similarity increases the risk of zoonotic disease transmission to personnel working with NHP laboratory animals,their tissues,and body fluids.In light of recent domestic and international outbreaks of zoonotic diseases as well as the implementation of the Biosafety Law,this study examines the occupational risk factors encountered by personnel working with NHPs.This includes biological,chemical,and physical factors.This paper also covers common zoonoses,classification of the corresponding pathogens,transmission routes,risk severity levels,and protocols for post-exposure management.A multidimensional prevention and control framework is proposed,which includes the following components.(1)Risk Assessment and Emergency Response:Regularly identify hazards through an Occupational Health and Safety Committee(OHSC)and develop post-exposure emergency protocols.(2)Optimization of Management Systems:Improve facility design,optimize the allocation of personal protective equipment,and enhance health surveillance and vaccination programs.(3)Technical Training and Standardized Operations:Provide specialized training in NHP laboratory animal ethology and biosafety practices.Additionally,implement intelligent monitoring technologies to reduce the occurrence of aggressive incidents.This paper outlines measures designed to enhance health and safety awareness among personnel working with NHP laboratory animals.It emphasizes the need for strengthened guidance on the use of personal protective equipment(PPE)and the standardization of professional operational practices.The goal is to safeguard personnel health and safety,reduce occupational exposure rates,and effectively prevent occupational diseases related to laboratory animals.
2.Occupational Health Risk Management Measures for Personnel Handling Non-Human Primate Laboratory Animals:An Overview
Qian LI ; Jiaqi CHEN ; Lihong LI ; Feiyan ZHANG ; Huaming MAO ; Longbao LÜ
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2025;45(2):197-205
Owing to their high genetic and physiological similarities to humans,non-human primates(NHPs)have become pivotal animal models in life sciences research and biomedical development.NHP laboratory animals are not only an ideal platform for exploring the mechanisms of neurological diseases and infectious diseases,but they are also widely used in preclinical safety evaluations of macromolecular drugs,which are considered the"gold standard".Nevertheless,this biological similarity increases the risk of zoonotic disease transmission to personnel working with NHP laboratory animals,their tissues,and body fluids.In light of recent domestic and international outbreaks of zoonotic diseases as well as the implementation of the Biosafety Law,this study examines the occupational risk factors encountered by personnel working with NHPs.This includes biological,chemical,and physical factors.This paper also covers common zoonoses,classification of the corresponding pathogens,transmission routes,risk severity levels,and protocols for post-exposure management.A multidimensional prevention and control framework is proposed,which includes the following components.(1)Risk Assessment and Emergency Response:Regularly identify hazards through an Occupational Health and Safety Committee(OHSC)and develop post-exposure emergency protocols.(2)Optimization of Management Systems:Improve facility design,optimize the allocation of personal protective equipment,and enhance health surveillance and vaccination programs.(3)Technical Training and Standardized Operations:Provide specialized training in NHP laboratory animal ethology and biosafety practices.Additionally,implement intelligent monitoring technologies to reduce the occurrence of aggressive incidents.This paper outlines measures designed to enhance health and safety awareness among personnel working with NHP laboratory animals.It emphasizes the need for strengthened guidance on the use of personal protective equipment(PPE)and the standardization of professional operational practices.The goal is to safeguard personnel health and safety,reduce occupational exposure rates,and effectively prevent occupational diseases related to laboratory animals.
3.Effect of five-flavor Sophora falvescens enteric-coated capsules on intestinal flora in rats with ulcerative colitis
HU Kejie ; XIONG Jiabin ; WU Junjun ; LI Zhen ; ZHU Weiqin ; LI Huaming
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(8):731-736
Objective:
To explore the impact of five-flavor Sophora flavescens enteric-coated capsules (FSEC) on the intestinal flora of rats with ulcerative colitis (UC), so as to provide the reference for the mechanism of FSEC in treating UC.
Methods:
Forty SPF-grade Wistar rats were randomly divided into the control group, the model group, the mesalazine group and the FSEC group. Except the control group (0.9% sodium chloride solution), the other 3 groups used 3% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) for 7 days to establish UC model. After successful modeling, the control group and the model group were given 2 mL/kgbw of 0.9% sodium chloride solution by gavage for 2 weeks, while the mesalazine group and the FSEC group were given 2 mL/kgbw of mesalazine suspension (0.2 g/kg) and FSEC granule suspension (2.16 g/kg), respectively. Pathological changes of colon tissue were observed after hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. Rat fecal samples were collected, and 16S rDNA high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics analysis were performed on intestinal flora. The α and β diversity of intestinal flora among the four groups were compared, and the dominant flora was screened using LEfSe analysis.
Results:
Compared with the control group, the model group showed a significant loss of colonic crypts and a large infiltration of inflammatory cells. Compared with the model group, the mesalazine group and the FSEC group exhibited a slight loss of colonic crypts, a small amount or an absence inflammatory cell infiltration, and improved tissue damage. The α-diversity analysis showed that compared with the control group, the Chao1 and Shannon indices in the model group increased, while the Simpson index decreased; compared with the model group, the Chao1 and Shannon indices in the mesalazine group and the FSEC group decreased, and the Simpson index increased(all P<0.05). The β-diversity analysis showed that the sample distance between the FSEC group and the control group were more closer than that between the model group and the control group. LEfSe analysis results showed that the dominant bacteria in the model group were mainly from the Alistipes and Oscillospira. In the FSEC group, the dominant bacteria were from the Ruminococcus and Prevotella.
Conclusion
FSEC can improve the structures of intestinal flora, increase the abundance of beneficial bacteria such as Ruminococcus and Prevotella, reduce the abundance of pathogenic bacteria such as Alistipes, and alleviate the inflammatory response in UC rats.
4.Establishment and evaluation of a Qi Yin deficiency syndrome model of type 2 diabetes in Guizhou miniature pigs
Huaming QIU ; Zixiang LI ; Jie TANG ; Yanjun WU ; Hai ZHAO ; Shuguang WU
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2024;32(11):1399-1407
Objective To explore the construction method,evaluation system,and related indicators of the Qi Yin deficiency syndrome model of type 2 diabetes(T2DM)in Guizhou miniature pigs.Methods Twenty-six 6-month-old Guizhou miniature pigs were divided into 2 groups:pigs fed a basic diet for 10 months(normal group,n=6),and pigs fed a high-sugar,high-fat diet for 10 months followed by Qingpi Fuzi decoction for 3 months(Qi Yin deficiency in T2DM model group,n=20).Qi Yin deficiency in the T2DM model was created in Guizhou miniature pigs.Traditional Chinese medicine syndrome types were evaluated using five scales,including urination,defecation,movement and mental state,response to the surrounding environment,and color of the skin,hair,and nasal disc.Serum CD4+and CD8+and their ratios,cAMP and cGMP and their ratios,as well as tongue RGB color values were used to evaluate Qi Yin deficiency syndrome.Fasting blood glucose(FBG),glycosylated hemoglobin(HbA1c),glucose tolerance test(OGTT),homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR),triglycerides(TG),total cholesterol(TC),high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol(HDL-C),low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol(LDL-C),prothrombin time(PT),activated partial thromboplastin time(APTT),and other indicators were used to evaluate T2DM.Results Physically,the model group pigs were overweight and showed fatigue,with a tendency to lie down,lethargy,overeating and drinking,and dull fur.The defecation,movement and mental state,response to the surrounding environment,and color of the skin,fur,and nasal disc scores were relatively low(P<0.05).The tongue appeared red with no or little coating.Pigs in the model group showed significantly lower of FBG,HbA1c,HOMA-IR,TC,LDL-C,cAMP,and cGMP,compared with the normal group.The RGB values of the tongue images were significantly reduced.The PT,APTT,CD4+,and CD4+/CD8+values were also significantly reduced,and TG,HDL-C,and cGMP were all elevated(all P>0.05).Pathological staining showed destruction of pancreatic tissue.Conclusions The method of using a high-sugar and high-fat diet combined with traditional Chinese medicine for breaking Qi and damaging Yin can be used to establish a small pig model of T2DM with Qi Yin deficiency.The established model shows the main symptoms of fatigue,thirst,shortness of breath and lethargy,redness and dryness of the tongue,lack of coating on the tongue,and a weak pulse in traditional Chinese medicine syndromes,as well as concurrent symptoms including yellow and transparent urine,dry stools,slow response,curling up,dull fur,and a gray and dull nasal disc,as well as clinical manifestations of abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism and insulin resistance.
5.Expert consensus on the evaluation and management of dysphagia after oral and maxillofacial tumor surgery
Xiaoying LI ; Moyi SUN ; Wei GUO ; Guiqing LIAO ; Zhangui TANG ; Longjiang LI ; Wei RAN ; Guoxin REN ; Zhijun SUN ; Jian MENG ; Shaoyan LIU ; Wei SHANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Yue HE ; Chunjie LI ; Kai YANG ; Zhongcheng GONG ; Jichen LI ; Qing XI ; Gang LI ; Bing HAN ; Yanping CHEN ; Qun'an CHANG ; Yadong WU ; Huaming MAI ; Jie ZHANG ; Weidong LENG ; Lingyun XIA ; Wei WU ; Xiangming YANG ; Chunyi ZHANG ; Fan YANG ; Yanping WANG ; Tiantian CAO
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2024;40(1):5-14
Surgical operation is the main treatment of oral and maxillofacial tumors.Dysphagia is a common postoperative complication.Swal-lowing disorder can not only lead to mis-aspiration,malnutrition,aspiration pneumonia and other serious consequences,but also may cause psychological problems and social communication barriers,affecting the quality of life of the patients.At present,there is no systematic evalua-tion and rehabilitation management plan for the problem of swallowing disorder after oral and maxillofacial tumor surgery in China.Combining the characteristics of postoperative swallowing disorder in patients with oral and maxillofacial tumors,summarizing the clinical experience of ex-perts in the field of tumor and rehabilitation,reviewing and summarizing relevant literature at home and abroad,and through joint discussion and modification,a group of national experts reached this consensus including the core contents of the screening of swallowing disorders,the phased assessment of prognosis and complications,and the implementation plan of comprehensive management such as nutrition management,respiratory management,swallowing function recovery,psychology and nursing during rehabilitation treatment,in order to improve the evalua-tion and rehabilitation of swallowing disorder after oral and maxillofacial tumor surgery in clinic.
6.Expert consensus on the evaluation and rehabilitation management of shoulder syndrome after neek dissection for oral and maxillofacial malignancies
Jiacun LI ; Moyi SUN ; Jiaojie REN ; Wei GUO ; Longjiang LI ; Zhangui TANG ; Guoxin REN ; Zhijun SUN ; Jian MENG ; Wei SHANG ; Shaoyan LIU ; Jie ZHANG ; Jicheng LI ; Yue HE ; Chunjie LI ; Kai YANG ; Zhongcheng GONG ; Qing XI ; Bing HAN ; Huaming MAI ; Yanping CHEN ; Jie ZHANG ; Yadong WU ; Chao LI ; Changming AN ; Chuanzheng SUN ; Hua YUAN ; Fan YANG ; Haiguang YUAN ; Dandong WU ; Shuai FAN ; Fei LI ; Chao XU ; Wei WEI
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2024;40(5):597-607
Neck dissection(ND)is one of the main treatment methods for oral and maxillofacial malignancies.Although ND type is in con-stant improvement,but intraoperative peal-pull-push injury of the accessory nerve,muscle,muscle membrane,fascia and ligament induced shoulder syndrome(SS)is still a common postoperative complication,combined with the influence of radiochemotherapy,not only can cause pain,stiffness,numbness,limited dysfunction of shoulder neck and arm,but also may have serious impact on patient's life quality and phys-ical and mental health.At present,there is still a lack of a systematic evaluation and rehabilitation management program for postoperative SS of oral and maxillofacial malignant tumors.Based on the previous clinical practice and the current available evidence,refer to the relevant lit-erature at home and abroad,the experts in the field of maxillofacial tumor surgery and rehabilitation were invited to discuss,modify and reach a consenusus on the etiology,assessment diagnosis,differential diagnosis,rehabilitation strategy and prevention of SS,in order to provide clinical reference.
7.Establishment and evaluation of a Qi Yin deficiency syndrome model of type 2 diabetes in Guizhou miniature pigs
Huaming QIU ; Zixiang LI ; Jie TANG ; Yanjun WU ; Hai ZHAO ; Shuguang WU
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2024;32(11):1399-1407
Objective To explore the construction method,evaluation system,and related indicators of the Qi Yin deficiency syndrome model of type 2 diabetes(T2DM)in Guizhou miniature pigs.Methods Twenty-six 6-month-old Guizhou miniature pigs were divided into 2 groups:pigs fed a basic diet for 10 months(normal group,n=6),and pigs fed a high-sugar,high-fat diet for 10 months followed by Qingpi Fuzi decoction for 3 months(Qi Yin deficiency in T2DM model group,n=20).Qi Yin deficiency in the T2DM model was created in Guizhou miniature pigs.Traditional Chinese medicine syndrome types were evaluated using five scales,including urination,defecation,movement and mental state,response to the surrounding environment,and color of the skin,hair,and nasal disc.Serum CD4+and CD8+and their ratios,cAMP and cGMP and their ratios,as well as tongue RGB color values were used to evaluate Qi Yin deficiency syndrome.Fasting blood glucose(FBG),glycosylated hemoglobin(HbA1c),glucose tolerance test(OGTT),homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR),triglycerides(TG),total cholesterol(TC),high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol(HDL-C),low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol(LDL-C),prothrombin time(PT),activated partial thromboplastin time(APTT),and other indicators were used to evaluate T2DM.Results Physically,the model group pigs were overweight and showed fatigue,with a tendency to lie down,lethargy,overeating and drinking,and dull fur.The defecation,movement and mental state,response to the surrounding environment,and color of the skin,fur,and nasal disc scores were relatively low(P<0.05).The tongue appeared red with no or little coating.Pigs in the model group showed significantly lower of FBG,HbA1c,HOMA-IR,TC,LDL-C,cAMP,and cGMP,compared with the normal group.The RGB values of the tongue images were significantly reduced.The PT,APTT,CD4+,and CD4+/CD8+values were also significantly reduced,and TG,HDL-C,and cGMP were all elevated(all P>0.05).Pathological staining showed destruction of pancreatic tissue.Conclusions The method of using a high-sugar and high-fat diet combined with traditional Chinese medicine for breaking Qi and damaging Yin can be used to establish a small pig model of T2DM with Qi Yin deficiency.The established model shows the main symptoms of fatigue,thirst,shortness of breath and lethargy,redness and dryness of the tongue,lack of coating on the tongue,and a weak pulse in traditional Chinese medicine syndromes,as well as concurrent symptoms including yellow and transparent urine,dry stools,slow response,curling up,dull fur,and a gray and dull nasal disc,as well as clinical manifestations of abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism and insulin resistance.
8.Efficacy observation of cisplatin sequential recombinant human vascular endostatin thoracic perfusion in treatment of malignant pleural effusion
Xiaoling LU ; Huaming LIN ; Yichao HUANG ; Yunjun LIU ; Changguo LI ; Yisheng HUANG ; Dahai MAI
Cancer Research and Clinic 2022;34(1):43-46
Objective:To investigate therapeutic effect of cisplatin sequential recombinant human vascular endostatin thoracic perfusion in treatment of malignant pleural effusion.Methods:A total of 80 patients with malignant pleural effusion in Maoming People's Hospital from January 2018 to February 2021 were enrolled, and all patients were divided into 2 groups according to the random number table methods, each group with 40 cases. The control group was treated with small-bore catheter minimally invasive drainage combined with cisplatin thoracic perfusion, and the study group was treated with small-bore catheter minimally invasive drainage combined with cisplatin sequential recombinant human vascular endostatin thoracic perfusion. And then the clinical efficacy, expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression, pain degree and adverse reactions were compared of both groups.Results:The treatment efficacy rate of the study group was higher than that of the control group [90% (36/40) vs. 75% (30/40)], and the difference was statistically significant ( χ2 = 5.04, P < 0.05). After treatment, the level of VEGF in pleural fluid and serum of the study group was lower than that of the control group [(304±106) pg/ml vs. (598±159) pg/ml,(103±43) pg/ml vs. (189±49) pg/ml], and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 6.62, P < 0.001; t = 6.23, P < 0.001). After treatment, the visual analogue scale (VAS) score of the study group was lower than that of the control group [(3.7±0.3) scores vs. (4.4±0.7) scores], and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 2.10, P < 0.05). The incidence of adverse reactions including stethalgia, fever, nausea and vomiting in both groups had no statistically significant differences (all P > 0.05). Conclusions:Cisplatin sequential recombinant human vascular endostatin thoracic perfusion combined with small-bore catheter minimally invasive drainage can effectively ameliorate clinical symptoms, inhibit the expression of VEGF, and alleviate pain degree with no serious adverse reactions in patients with malignant pleural effusion.
9.A pathological report of three COVID-19 cases by minimal invasive autopsies
Xiaohong YAO ; Tingyuan LI ; Zhicheng HE ; Yifang PING ; Huawen LIU ; Shicang YU ; Huaming MOU ; Lihua WANG ; Huarong ZHANG ; Wenjuan FU ; Tao LUO ; Feng LIU ; Qiaonan GUO ; Cong CHEN ; Hualiang XIAO ; Haitao GUO ; Shuang LIN ; Dongfang XIANG ; Yu SHI ; Guangqiang PAN ; Qingrui LI ; Xia HUANG ; Yong CUI ; Xizhao LIU ; Wei TANG ; Pengfei PAN ; Xuequan HUANG ; Yanqing DING ; Xiuwu BIAN
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2020;49(5):411-417
Objective:To investigate the pathological characteristics and the clinical significance of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)-infected pneumonia (termed by WHO as coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19).Methods:Minimally invasive autopsies from lung, heart, kidney, spleen, bone marrow, liver, pancreas, stomach, intestine, thyroid and skin were performed on three patients died of novel coronavirus pneumonia in Chongqing, China. Hematoxylin and eosin staining (HE), transmission electron microcopy, and histochemical staining were performed to investigate the pathological changes of indicated organs or tissues. Immunohistochemical staining was conducted to evaluate the infiltration of immune cells as well as the expression of 2019-nCoV proteins. Real time PCR was carried out to detect the RNA of 2019-nCoV.Results:Various damages were observed in the alveolar structure, with minor serous exudation and fibrin exudation. Hyaline membrane formation was observed in some alveoli. The infiltrated immune cells in alveoli were majorly macrophages and monocytes. Moderate multinucleated giant cells, minimal lymphocytes, eosinophils and neutrophils were also observed. Most of infiltrated lymphocytes were CD4-positive T cells. Significant proliferation of type Ⅱ alveolar epithelia and focal desquamation of alveolar epithelia were also indicated. The blood vessels of alveolar septum were congested, edematous and widened, with modest infiltration of monocytes and lymphocytes. Hyaline thrombi were found in a minority of microvessels. Focal hemorrhage in lung tissue, organization of exudates in some alveolar cavities, and pulmonary interstitial fibrosis were observed. Part of the bronchial epithelia were exfoliated. Coronavirus particles in bronchial mucosal epithelia and type Ⅱ alveolar epithelia were observed under electron microscope. Immunohistochemical staining showed that part of the alveolar epithelia and macrophages were positive for 2019-nCoV antigen. Real time PCR analyses identified positive signals for 2019-nCoV nucleic acid. Decreased numbers of lymphocyte, cell degeneration and necrosis were observed in spleen. Furthermore, degeneration and necrosis of parenchymal cells, formation of hyaline thrombus in small vessels, and pathological changes of chronic diseases were observed in other organs and tissues, while no evidence of coronavirus infection was observed in these organs.Conclusions:The lungs from novel coronavirus pneumonia patients manifest significant pathological lesions, including the alveolar exudative inflammation and interstitial inflammation, alveolar epithelium proliferation and hyaline membrane formation. While the 2019-nCoV is mainly distributed in lung, the infection also involves in the damages of heart, vessels, liver, kidney and other organs. Further studies are warranted to investigate the mechanism underlying pathological changes of this disease.
10.Preliminary clinical study on treatment of prostate cancer with Cyber-Knife
Hanjing GAO ; Zhen TAO ; Huanhuan WANG ; Fengtong LI ; Yang DONG ; Xuyao YU ; Jingsheng WANG ; Huaming CHEN ; Yongchun SONG ; Zhiyong YUAN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2019;39(6):415-421
Objective To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of ultra-hypofractionated stereotactic body radiotherapy in the treatment of prostate cancer.Methods A total of 26 patients with prostate cancer treated with Cyber-Knife from May 2010 to May 2018 were analyzed retrospectively.The median age of the patients was 69 years old (range,57 to 87).Ultra-hypofractionated radiotherapy was delivered in five fractions of 7.0-7.5 Gy for a total dose of 35.0-37.5 Gy.Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) was administered in combination with the Cyber-Knife.The primary endpoints were radiation toxicity,PSA-response,local control and symptom alleviation,while the secondary endpoints were progression-free survival and overall survival.Results No graded ≥ 3 acute and late radiation toxicities occurred during follow-up.The acute toxicity of Grades 1 and 2 was 38.4% and 19.2%,while the late toxicity of Grades 1 and 2 was 30.8% and 3.8%,respectively.At a median follow-up of 22.44 months,for patients with localized stage,PSA level was decreased significantly after radiotherapy (Z =2.900,2.794,2.510,2.090,P<0.05).However,there was no statistically significant difference for the metastatic group (P> 0.05).Conclusions Ultra-hypofractionated stereotactic body radiotherapy is a safe and effective treatment for patients with prostate cancer.


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