1.Construction and genotypic identification of Il9 knockout mice
Zimeng XUE ; Hui XUE ; Weile CHEN ; Jiaqi QIU ; Mengjuan ZHU ; Jiajie TU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(6):1069-1074
ObjectiveTo construct an interleukin-9 (Il9) gene knockout mouse model on a C57BL/6N background, establish a reliable genotyping method, and provide a standardized animal model for investigating Il9-related immune mechanisms and diseases. MethodsIl9 knockout mouse strain (C57BL/6N-Il9em1Cya) was generated using conventional gene knockout technology. The method for DNA extraction from mouse tails was optimized to ensure template quality. Two sets of specific primers (F1/R1 and F1/R2) were designed to amplify target fragments by PCR, and mouse genotypes were determined by agarose gel electrophoresis. Specifically, primer pair F1/R1 targeted the knockout sequence with an expected product of 465 bp, while F1/R2 targeted the wild-type sequence with an expected product of 703 bp. Subsequently, Western blot was performed to verify the knockout efficiency of Il9 in primary immune cells and key organs of the offspring mice, and flow cytometry was used to assess the effects of Il9 deficiency on the function of the immune system in major immune cell populations. ResultsIl9 knockout mice were successfully bred and genotyped. PCR identification showed that homozygous mice (-/-) exhibited only a 465 bp band, wild-type mice (+/+) displayed only a 703 bp band, and heterozygous mice (+/-) showed both bands simultaneously. Meanwhile, Western blot analysis revealed significantly decreased IL-9 expression in various organs of the offspring mice (P<0.001). Flow cytometric results demonstrated that Il9 deficiency exerted no obvious effects on the proportions of peripheral blood lymphocytes, splenic lymphocytes, and peritoneal macrophages. ConclusionAn Il9 gene knockout mouse model on a C57BL/6N background is successfully constructed. The established PCR genotyping system is highly efficient and accurate, which can effectively distinguish mice of different genotypes. This model provides a stable and reliable experimental basis for subsequent functional studies of Il9 and exploration of the mechanisms underlying Il9-related diseases.
2.Summary of the best evidence for the use of built-in fecal incontinence management device to prevent incontinence associated dermatitis
Xiaojing WEI ; Jiamei JING ; Yuhao ZHAO ; Hongxia LIANG ; Shichao ZHU ; Mengjuan JING ; Yanhong GAO ; Junjuan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(23):1826-1834
Objective:To search, evaluate, and summarize the best evidence of built-in fecal incontinence management device, to inform the management of incontinence dermatitis by clinical healthcare professionals.Methods:BMJ Best Practice, UpToDate, Guideline International Network, Joanna Briggs Institute, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, Registered Nurses′Association of Ontario, The Cochrane Library, Medline, Embase, SinoMed, CINAHL, PubMed, Web of Science, OVID, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database were systematically searched for all evidence regarding the application of fecal collection devices. It included clinical practice, guidelines, systematic reviews, expert consensuses, evidence summaries, and randomized controlled trial. Two researchers independently evaluated the literature quality and extracted the literature that met the standards.Results:A total of 12 pieces of the literature were involved, including 2 best practice, 5 guidelines, 3 expert consensuses, and 2 systematic reviews. This study summarized 26 pieces of best evidence in relation to the following 5 themes: indications and contraindications, device insertion, device maintenance, device removal and effectiveness evaluation.Conclusions:This study scientifically and systematically summarized the best evidence regarding the insertion and maintenance of built-in fecal incontinence management device. We recommend that clinical practitioners integrate this evidence into their practice, while considering individual patient preferences and medical contexts. Adhering to individualization for evidence translation improves standardization and benefits patients in the clinical use of fecal collection devices.
3.Current status and prospects of the development of case managers at home and abroad
Xiulu XU ; Mengjuan JING ; Yuxin ZHU ; Liming LI ; Hanghang JIN ; Yan HU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(8):628-635
Case managers, as a type of advanced practice nurses, can not only fully meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes, but also innovate nurses′ workplaces and provide nurses with new directions for career development. This article provides an overview of the origin and development of case managers at home and abroad, their practice models, role responsibilities, current training status, current certification status, and current application status, and puts forward suggestions such as the development of practice standards for case managers, and the establishment of a standardized training system and certification body, with a view to providing references for the development of case managers in China.
4.Construction and gene identification of CSF1R +/-mice
Yuanyuan Zhou ; Chong Liu ; Anqi Wang ; Huiru Zhang ; Jiaqi Qiu ; Mengjuan Zhu ; Jiajie Tu
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(5):884-889
Objective:
To constructCSF1R+/-mice and to analyze their genotypes, so as to provide animal model basis for disease pathological mechanism and drug target.
Methods :
A linearized targeting vector was designed according to Cre/Loxp system. A Loxp site was inserted upstream of the 5th exon of theCSF1Rgene, and a neomycin resistance box with Loxp sites on both sides was inserted downstream of the 5th exon. The linearized targeting vector was electroporated into embryonic stem cells. The correctly targeted embryonic stem cells were injected into the blastocysts of C57BL/6J mice to obtain chimeric mice, which were bred with Zp3-Cre mice. The newborn mice were numbered 9-14 days after birth and their tails were cut. The DNA of the mice was extracted, and the genotype of the mice was identified by polymerase chain reaction and agarose gel electrophoresis. The expression of CSF1R in mouse macrophages was detected by flow cytometry. The expression of CSF1R in mouse tissues was detected by Western blot.
Results:
The results of agarose gel electrophoresis showed that 453 bp bands were amplified in wild type mice, and 453 bp and 650 bp bands were amplified in heterozygous mice. The results of flow cytometry showed that the expression of CSF1R in peritoneal macrophages and bone marrow-derived macrophages of CSF1R heterozygous mice was lower than that of WT group(P<0.05). The results of Western blot showed that the expression of CSF1R in spleen, kidney and brain tissue of CSF1R heterozygous group was lower than that of WT group(P<0.05).
Conclusion
CSF1R+/-mice are successfully constructed, reproduced and identified, which provides an animal model basis for further revealing the potential mechanism of CSF1R in immune regulation.
5.Construction, breeding, and gene identification of TREM2 knockout mice
Rong Huang ; Xinxin Zhao ; Hui Xue ; Mengjuan Zhu ; Jiajie Tu ; Xinming Wang
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(6):977-983
Objective :
To construct triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2(TREM2) gene knockout(TREM2-/-) mice using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, to breed TREM2-/- mice and to analyze the genotype of TREM2-/- mice.
Methods :
CRISPR/Cas9 technology was used to selectively knock out exon 2-3 regions of TREM2 gene to construct a TREM2-/- mouse model, and the genetic background of all mice was C57BL/6J. Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) was used to identify the genotype of mice. Quantitative real-time PCR(qPCR) and Western blot were used to detect the expression level of TREM2 in major tissues of mice, and the authenticity and scientific nature of PCR identification results were verified from mRNA level and protein level. According to the sgRNA sequence, the possible off-target sites were predicted on the CCTop website, and the tail DNA of mice was extracted and amplified by PCR and then Sanger sequencing was performed to detect whether there was off-target effect in TREM2-/- mice.
Results :
TREM2-/- mice were successfully constructed by CRISPR/Cas9 technology, and the mice were genotyped. The results of agarose gel electrophoresis showed that the mouse genotype with only 415 bp band amplified was wild type(WT), the mouse genotype of the 449 bp band amplified only was TREM2-/-, and the mouse genotypes amplified with 415 bp and 449 bp double bands were heterozygous. qPCR results showed that compared with WT mice, the mRNA expression of TREM2 in heart and brain tissues of TREM2-/- mice was down-regulated(P-/- mice was reduced(P-/- mice.
Conclusion
TREM2-/- mice are successfully constructed and bred, a reliable genotype identification method is established, the genetic stability of the mouse model is verified, which will provide an important genetic animal model for the study of TREM2 gene function.
6.Summary of the best evidence for the use of built-in fecal incontinence management device to prevent incontinence associated dermatitis
Xiaojing WEI ; Jiamei JING ; Yuhao ZHAO ; Hongxia LIANG ; Shichao ZHU ; Mengjuan JING ; Yanhong GAO ; Junjuan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(23):1826-1834
Objective:To search, evaluate, and summarize the best evidence of built-in fecal incontinence management device, to inform the management of incontinence dermatitis by clinical healthcare professionals.Methods:BMJ Best Practice, UpToDate, Guideline International Network, Joanna Briggs Institute, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, Registered Nurses′Association of Ontario, The Cochrane Library, Medline, Embase, SinoMed, CINAHL, PubMed, Web of Science, OVID, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database were systematically searched for all evidence regarding the application of fecal collection devices. It included clinical practice, guidelines, systematic reviews, expert consensuses, evidence summaries, and randomized controlled trial. Two researchers independently evaluated the literature quality and extracted the literature that met the standards.Results:A total of 12 pieces of the literature were involved, including 2 best practice, 5 guidelines, 3 expert consensuses, and 2 systematic reviews. This study summarized 26 pieces of best evidence in relation to the following 5 themes: indications and contraindications, device insertion, device maintenance, device removal and effectiveness evaluation.Conclusions:This study scientifically and systematically summarized the best evidence regarding the insertion and maintenance of built-in fecal incontinence management device. We recommend that clinical practitioners integrate this evidence into their practice, while considering individual patient preferences and medical contexts. Adhering to individualization for evidence translation improves standardization and benefits patients in the clinical use of fecal collection devices.
7.Current status and prospects of the development of case managers at home and abroad
Xiulu XU ; Mengjuan JING ; Yuxin ZHU ; Liming LI ; Hanghang JIN ; Yan HU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(8):628-635
Case managers, as a type of advanced practice nurses, can not only fully meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes, but also innovate nurses′ workplaces and provide nurses with new directions for career development. This article provides an overview of the origin and development of case managers at home and abroad, their practice models, role responsibilities, current training status, current certification status, and current application status, and puts forward suggestions such as the development of practice standards for case managers, and the establishment of a standardized training system and certification body, with a view to providing references for the development of case managers in China.
8.Pathogenesis of T2DM with cognitive impairment in Baotou area and the improvement effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists
Yan ZHU ; Mengjuan ZHANG ; Yi HE ; Peiqing LIU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2023;34(6):157-160
Objective To analyze the onset characteristics of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with cognitive impairment in Baotou area, and study the improvement effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists. Methods A total of 320 patients with T2DM admitted between September 2021 and September 2022 were selected and divided into the observation group with T2DM and cognitive dysfunction and the negative control group without cognitive dysfunction according to their cognitive function status , Among the 160 cases in each group; Patients with type 2 diabetes and cognitive impairment were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group, 80 cases in each group; the control group was treated with conventional treatment, and the treatment group was additionally treated with semaglutide; Logistics multiple regression model was used to analyze T2DM The related risk factors of cognitive impairment in patients were assessed by the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score to evaluate the cognitive function of the patients. Results Multivariate regression model showed that course of disease, age, vitamin D, HbA1c, LDL-C, BMI, Hcy, Lp-PLA2, TNF-α, IL-6 and folic acid levels were also independent risk factors for cognitive impairment in T2DM patients (P<0.05); There was a significant positive correlation between GLP-1 receptor agonists and cognitive function recovery in T2DM patients with cognitive impairment (P<0.05). Conclusion The onset of T2DM with cognitive impairment in Baotou area is often accompanied by a long course of disease, older age, abnormal levels of vitamin D, HbA1c, LDL-C, BMI, Hcy, Lp-PLA2, TNF-α, IL-6 and folic acid, and GLP -1 receptor agonists have a clear role in improving the cognitive function of patients.
9.Treatment of major depression disorder and bilateral angle-closure glaucoma comorbidity: a case report
Mengjuan XING ; Zhixin JIN ; Yang SUN ; Liping ZHU
Sichuan Mental Health 2021;34(6):574-576
The purpose of this study is to describe the principles in selection and application of antidepressants in patients with depression complicating glaucoma or at high risk of glaucoma. With the aim of providing a partial reference for relevant issues, this paper elaborated a case of major depression after glaucoma surgery receiving 6 weeks of treatment with escitalopram oxalate and sulpiride achieved significant improvement in depressive and psychotic symptoms without triggering or exacerbating glaucoma.
10.Association of antenatal anxiety with preterm birth and low birth weight: evidence from a birth cohort study
Mengjuan LU ; Kun HUANG ; Shuangqin YAN ; Beibei ZHU ; Shanshan SHAO ; Peng ZHU ; Fangbiao TAO
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2020;41(7):1072-1075
Objective:To investigate the impacts of antenatal anxiety on preterm birth and low birth weight.Methods:Women in early pregnancy were recruited for follow-up, antenatal anxiety in three trimesters was screened using Self-Rating Anxiety Scale and the score ≥50 was regarded as anxiety. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the associations of the anxiety in three trimesters, new onset anxiety in the second and third trimesters with infant birth outcomes, such as preterm birth and low birth weight.Results:The rates of anxiety in the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy were 12.5%, 3.7%, and 7.4% respectively. We found that there was no statistical association between anxiety in the first and second trimester and preterm birth. The anxiety in the third trimester was associated with increased odds for preterm birth ( OR=3.55, 95 %CI: 1.62-7.82). Associations between anxiety in all three trimesters and low birth weight were not significant. New onset anxiety in the third trimester was associated with significant increased risk of premature delivery ( OR=5.20, 95 %CI: 1.84-14.70) and low birth weight ( OR=6.93, 95 %CI: 2.42-19.88). Conclusions:Our study showed that anxiety in the third trimester is an important risk factor for premature delivery, new onset anxiety symptoms in the third trimester can significantly increase the incidence of premature birth and low birth weight of infant.


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