The ribose and phosphorus contents in Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) capsular polysaccharide (CPS) are two important chemical indexes for the development and quality control of Hib conjugate vaccine. A quantitative ¹H- and ³¹P-NMR method using a single internal standard was developed for simultaneous determination of ribose and phosphorus contents in Hib CPS. Hexamethylphosphoramide (HMPA) was successfully utilized as an internal standard in quantitative ¹H-NMR method for ribose content determination. The ribose and phosphorus contents were found to be affected by the concentration of polysaccharide solution. Thus, 15-20 mg·L^-1 was the optimal concentration range of Hib CPS in D₂O solution for determination of ribose and phosphorus contents by this method. The ribose and phosphorus contents obtained by the quantitative NMR were consistent with those obtained by traditional chemical methods. In conclusion, this quantitative ¹H- and ³¹P-NMR method using a single internal standard shows good specificity, accuracy and precision, providing a valuable approach for the quality control of Hib glycoconjugate vaccines.
Haemophilus Vaccines ; Haemophilus influenzae type b ; Phosphorus ; Polysaccharides, Bacterial ; Ribose

Objective:To investigate the effect of chest compression synchronized ventilation on cerebral oxygenation in porcine cardiopulmonary resuscitation model.Methods:The porcine ventricular fibrillation model was constructed and randomly(random number)divided into two groups by envelope method. According to the different modes of ventilator during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, they were named intermittent positive pressure ventilation (IPPV) group and chest compression synchronized ventilation (CCSV) group. The arterial blood lactic acid value at 4 and 7 min after resuscitation and 30 min after spontaneous circulation recovery , carotid blood flow (CBF) within 1-8 min during resuscitation, cerebral oxygen saturation at 1 , 2 , 3, and 4 h after resuscitation were recorded. Neurological score was assessed 24 h after resuscitation.Results:The lactic acid value at 3 time points in the CCSV group was significantly lower than that in the IPPV group; during the resuscitation, the CBF of the pig carotid artery in the CCSV group was significantly higher than that in the IPPV group within 1-8 min during resuscitation; cerebral oxygen saturation was also significantly higher in the IPPV group at all time points after resuscitation. The neurological score of the CCSV group decreased significantly 24 h after resuscitation.Conclusions:The choice of CCSV ventilation mode in porcine ventricular fibrillation model can significantly improve cerebral perfusion during cardiac arrest and cerebral oxygenation after resuscitation.

BACKGROUND: The significant morbidity and mortality resulted from the infection of a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) call for urgent development of effective and safe vaccines. We report the immunogenicity and safety of an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, KCONVAC, in healthy adults. METHODS: Phase 1 and phase 2 randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled trials of KCONVAC were conducted in healthy Chinese adults aged 18 to 59 years. The participants in the phase 1 trial were randomized to receive two doses, one each on Days 0 and 14, of either KCONVAC (5 or 10 μg/dose) or placebo. The participants in the phase 2 trial were randomized to receive either KCONVAC (at 5 or 10 μg/dose) or placebo on Days 0 and 14 (0/14 regimen) or Days 0 and 28 (0/28 regimen). In the phase 1 trial, the primary safety endpoint was the proportion of participants experiencing adverse reactions/events within 28 days following the administration of each dose. In the phase 2 trial, the primary immunogenicity endpoints were neutralization antibody seroconversion and titer and anti-receptor-binding domain immunoglobulin G seroconversion at 28 days after the second dose. RESULTS: In the phase 1 trial, 60 participants were enrolled and received at least one dose of 5-μg vaccine (n = 24), 10-μg vaccine (n = 24), or placebo (n = 12). In the phase 2 trial, 500 participants were enrolled and received at least one dose of 5-μg vaccine (n = 100 for 0/14 or 0/28 regimens), 10-μg vaccine (n = 100 for each regimen), or placebo (n = 50 for each regimen). In the phase 1 trial, 13 (54%), 11 (46%), and seven (7/12) participants reported at least one adverse event (AE) after receiving 5-, 10-μg vaccine, or placebo, respectively. In the phase 2 trial, 16 (16%), 19 (19%), and nine (18%) 0/14-regimen participants reported at least one AE after receiving 5-, 10-μg vaccine, or placebo, respectively. Similar AE incidences were observed in the three 0/28-regimen treatment groups. No AEs with an intensity of grade 3+ were reported, expect for one vaccine-unrelated serious AE (foot fracture) reported in the phase 1 trial. KCONVAC induced significant antibody responses; 0/28 regimen showed a higher immune responses than that did 0/14 regimen after receiving two vaccine doses. CONCLUSIONS: Both doses of KCONVAC are well tolerated and able to induce robust immune responses in healthy adults. These results support testing 5-μg vaccine in the 0/28 regimen in an upcoming phase 3 efficacy trial. TRIAL REGISTRATION http://www.chictr.org.cn/index.aspx (No. ChiCTR2000038804, http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=62350; No. ChiCTR2000039462, http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=63353).
Adult ; COVID-19 ; COVID-19 Vaccines ; Double-Blind Method ; Humans ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Vaccines, Inactivated/adverse effects*

Objective: To explore a new platform for pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency medical services based on a new generation of 5G communication technology, providing a basis for further improving the level of emergency medical services. Methods: This study was conducted at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine from October 2017 to April 2019. Based on the latest requirements of emergency medical services at home and abroad, the cross-enterprise and multi-disciplinary technical forces were organized to build platform. Firstly, to determine the process of pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency medical services, various modules and technical routes were constructed under 5G conditions and individual technologies were tested one by one. Then they were gradually integrated into two platforms of ambulance and hospital emergency. Finally, the simulation test is carried out under the support of the whole 5G network. Results: The pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency medical service platform based on 5G technology comprises of 5G ambulance, 5G panoramic VR real-time display system, 5G remote ultrasonic examination system, medical drone system, and 5G emergency command platform. 5G ambulance contains medical equipments such as multi-function monitor, ventilator, defibrillation monitor, portable B-ultrasound, high-definition remote video interactive system based on 5G network, VR immersive real-time panoramic experience system, and GPS positioning system. 5G panoramic VR real-time display system includes VR panoramic camera and VR glasses. The wearer with VR glasses can view the real-time situation on the ambulance, which makes a preliminary judgment on the patient's condition and provides rescue guidance. 5G remote ultrasonic examination system integrates robot technology, real-time remote control technology, and ultrasonic imaging technology. The specialist can control the movement of the ultrasonic probe set on the 5G ambulance by manipulating the mechanical arm. The patient's image and color super-picture can also be simultaneously returned to the specialist. The medical drone system enables the medical resources to be allocated in the shortest possible time through the 5G networked drones, so as to eliminate the delay caused by traffic congestion. 5G emergency command platform can integrate, transmit, and display data from multiple sources and forms through web pages in assistance of AI and internet of things. Conclusions The new platform for pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency medical services based on 5G technology can realize more fluent information exchange in pre-hospital and in-hospital, and realize the functions that are difficult to achieve under the previous network conditions.

Objective: To develop medical emergency support information system for large-scale social activities based on 5G communication technology to improve efficiency of emergency medical services. Methods: The project was completed in Hangzhou, China, from March 2016 to September 2019. Based on the medical service of large social activities, five information terminals are constructed, including on-site mobile terminal, on-board first aid terminal, expert remote consultation terminal, hospital terminal, and command dispatch center. The system can realize the real-time communication of medical information, patient's vital signs, audio, picture and video information, and can also make intelligent scheduling decisions for patients. Results: 5G Emergency Medical information System for Large-scale Social Activities has been completed, which consists of three parts: command and control platform, on-site rescue platform, and evacuation support platform. The command and monitoring platform displays the information of on-site medical teams, ambulances, hospitals and experts through web pages, and realizes multi-party video communication at any time, as well as text, voice and image information of patients' current condition, so as to realize command, dispatch and display statistical summary information. On-site rescue terminal includes patient information input, video signal acquisition and physiological information acquisition equipment. It realizes multiple methods of patient information input, vital signs and physiological information acquisition, multi-angle video acquisition and transmission to the command center. The evacuation support platform includes vehicle emergency terminal, remote expert consultation terminal, hospital terminal and UAV system. Vehicle terminal can scan and transfer with on-site ambulance team, record physiological information during transit, and also acquire and transmit monitor, electrocardiogram and ultrasound information. Hospital terminals can obtain patient information at the first time and prepare for first-aid in hospital. The remote expert terminal can be dispatched by the command center and the hospital terminal, and can join the remote consultation at any time. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system can transfer medical material between any locations. Conclusions This system can guarantee the patients to be transported from the scene to the ambulance and finally to the hospital during the large-scale social activities. In the whole process, the information transmission and dispatching decision-making are initially realized, and the statistical report forms can be made. However, to fully exert its advantages, it still needs the support of the complete 5G network and continuous optimization in real scenarios.

Objective: To explore the feasibility and advantage of the drones in a county emergency medical service system. Methods: The study was conducted in Changxing County, Zhejiang Province from January to September 2018. The Changxing County People's Hospital and the health centers within its radius of 25 km were included in the study. Three types of indicators were obtained by using commercial drones to transfer simulated first-aid medical supplies from health centers to county people's hospitals: (1)The flight time of the drone; (2) The road traffic time measured by Baidu map and Tencent map software of the above-mentioned route at midnight; (3) The road traffic time measured by Amap software of these routes at 0: 00, 8: 00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00. The road traffic time at different time points measured by map softwares and drones flight time were compared. Wilcoxon symbolic rank test was used for statistical analysis, and P value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: (1) A total of 10 health centers were involved in this study, the air straight-line distance between them and the county people's hospital was (10.97±3.59) km, and the road traffic distance was (13.61±4.95) km. (2) The flight time of drone was (16.35±5.15) min, less than road traffic time measured by Amap, Baidu and Tencent map software, which were (21.40±5.15) min, (22.50±6.11) min, (22.00±5.23) min, respectively (P< 0.01). (3)The road traffic time measured by Amap software was longer than that of drones from 0:00 to 20:00 (P< 0.01), with the maximum time of (27.80±6.12) min at 18:00, and the minimum time of (21.40±5.15) min at midnight. Drones could save up 14.07 min at most and 2.8 min at least, with an average save of (7.98±1.32) min. Conclusions Drone might be used to transfer first aid medical supplies between health centers in a county area, which is faster than road transportation. It has a better application prospect and is worth to further study.

Objective To studythe cephalocaudal relationship ofabdominal aortic bifurcation relative toumbilicus and iliac crest vertex and their correlations with abdominal adipose tissue thickness and age. Methods The vertical distances,cephalocaudal relationship and other related anatomic parameters of aortic bifurcation relative to umbilicus and iliac crest vertex in 108 patientswere measured by consecutive abdominal CT scanning. The correlations of the acquired data with abdominal adipose tissue thickness and age were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient. Results Umbilicus was located at cephalad to aortic bifurcation in 67 patients(62.0%), caudal in 34(31.4%)andthe same level in 7(6.5%),with the vertical distance of(4.53 ± 17.51)mm to the aortic bifurcation. No statistically significant relationship was found between abdominal adipose tissue thickness(P>0.05) or age(P>0.05). Iliac crest vertex relative to aortic bifurcationwas located at cephalad,caudal and the same level in 31,71 and 6 patients,taking up 28.7%,65.7%and 5.6%,respectively. Its vertical distance to the bifurcation was(-6.34 ± 14.49)mm,nonrelated with abdominal adipose tissue thickness(P>0.05),but positively correlated with age(P<0.01). The difference in the cephalocaudal relationship of aortic bifurcation relative to umbilicus and iliac crest vertex was statistically significant(P<0.01). Conclusion Compared with iliac crest vertex,umbilicus is an important landmark of locating abdominal aortic terminal occlusion position in vitro because it mostly lies cephalad to aortic bifurcation in the front of the body,not easy to vary with abdominal adipose tissue thickness and age.

Objective To evaluate the expression of epithelial cadherin (E-cad) and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PC-NA) in various stages of tongue carcinogenesis and explore its relevance.Methods SP immunohistochemical method was employed to detect the expression of E-cad and PCNA protein in 82 rat tongue carcinogenesis specimens which induced by 4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide(4NQO).Chi square test for trend and the spearman correlation were used to analysis the correlation between E-cad and PC-NA.Results In normal mucosa,epithelial hyperplasia,mild dysplasia,severe dysplasia and squamous cell carcinoma,the positive rate of E-cad were 100％,95.24％,92.86％,80％,68.75％,the differences were statistically significant(P＜0.05);The positive rate of PCNA were 9.52%,14.29%,35.71%,50%,56.25%,the difference were statistically significant(x2 =16.676,P＜0.05).The expression of E-cad and PCNA has negative correlation(r=-0.614,P＜0.01).Conclusion E-cad and PCNA may be one of the biomarkers of carcinogenesis of tongue mucosa.

Objective To investigate whether the effects of rapamycin on promoting oral squamous cancer cell apoptosis is related with inhibiting TLR4 expression and inflammatory factor IL-6 and PGE2 expression.Methods Human oral squamous carcinoma SCC-15 cell line was cultured and interfered by rapamycin.Then the activity of SCC-15 cells was detected by CCK 8,the SCC-15 cells apoptosis was detected by the Hochest33342/PI double staining,the invasion ability was determined by the transwell method.The TLR4 protein expression level was detected by Western blot and IL-6 and PGE2 expressions were detected by ELISA.Results Rapamycin could promote cell apoptosis,the invasion ability of SCC-15 cells was significantly decreased.After rapamycin intervention,the TLR4 protein expression was decreased and expression levels of IL-6 and PGE2 were reduced,showing statistical difference as compared with the negative group (P＜0.05).Conclusion Rapamycin promotes oral squamous cancer SCC-15 cell apoptosis,which may be related with inhibiting TLR4,IL-6 and PGE2 expression.

Patients with burning mouth syndrom(BMS,n =12)and patients with wisdom tooth removal(controls,n =9)were included. Immunohistochemistry and image analysis were used to quantify P2X3 receptor expression in lingual nerve fibres.A pain history and score were recorded on a visual analogue scale(VAS)prior to obtaining a lingual biopsy.The value of P2X3 receptor positive fibres in BMS and control subjects was 0.56 ±0.29 and 0.15 ±0.06 respectively(P <0.001).There was no significant correlation between P2X3 and VAS scores(R2 =0.012).Increased P2X3 may play a role in BMS but not correlated with the VAS score.