1.Effects of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang on FXR,NF-κB and Serum Inflammatory Factors in IBS-D Rats
Qiuxiang WANG ; Liuying LI ; Yang YANG ; Juan WANG ; Ruike WU ; Peimin FENG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(6):1709-1720
Objective To explore the anti-inflammatory mechanism of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang's intervention on irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea(IBS-D),the effects of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang on farnesol receptor(FXR),nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB)and inflammatory factors in IBS-D model rats were observed.Methods Healthy SD rats were randomly divided into blank group(Control group),model group(Model group),low-dose group of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang(TXYF-L group,4.977 g/kg),middle-dose group of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang(TXYF-M group,9.954 g/kg),and high-dose group of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang(TXYF-H group,19.908 g/kg),Pivium bromide group(PWXA group,0.018 g/kg),with 10 rats in each group.Except for the blank group,the IBS-D rat models of liver depression and spleen deficiency were established by chronic restraint stress and senna intragastric administration.After the model was successfully established,the intervention was continued for 14 days according to the corresponding group treatment method.The general situation,diarrhea rate,fecal moisture content,water injection when abdominal wall retraction reflex reaches 3 scores,sugar water preference rate and serum D-xylose level were observed.The morphological and structural changes of rat colon were observed by HE staining.The expression of FXR gene in colon tissue was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR,the expression of FXR protein and NF-κB protein in colon tissue was detected by protein Western blot,and the levels of serum IL-6,IL-8 and TNF-α were detected by ELISA.Results After the treatment of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang,the weight of each dosage group of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang increased,the fecal water content decreased,the sugar water preference rate increased,the water injection volume increased when the rats reached the third grade of abdominal retraction reflex score,the serum D-xylose content increased and the food intake increased.HE staining showed that villous or finger-like structures appeared in the mucosal epithelium of model group,and inflammatory cells infiltrated in the upper mucosa.After treatment,the mucosal epithelium in TXYF-M group was smooth,villous or finger-like structures disappeared,and the infiltration degree of inflammatory cells decreased.Compared with the model group,the expression of FXR mRNA and FXR protein in the colon tissue of rats in the high-dose group of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang increased significantly,while the concentration of IL-6,IL-8 and TNF-α in serum and the expression of NF-κB protein in the colon tissue of rats in the high-dose group of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang decreased.Conclusion The mechanism of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang in treating low-grade inflammation of IBS-D intestinal mucosa may be related to activating the expression of FXR in colon,inhibiting the expression of NF-κB in colon tissue,and then reducing the concentration of pro-inflammatory factors IL-6,IL-8 and TNF-α in serum.
2.Investigation of plague sources in the border port areas of Longchuan County, Yunnan Province in 2022
Zhengxiang LIU ; Yuqiong LI ; Mei HONG ; Wei LIANG ; Qiuxiang YANG ; Shilong YANG ; Cuicui ZHAO ; Zihou GAO ; Zongti SHAO
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(6):467-471
Objective:To investigate the host and vector composition of pestis and the epidemic situation of pestis among animals in the border port areas of Longchuan County, Yunnan Province.Methods:In September 2022, a survey was conducted on rodents and their surface parasitic fleas in the border port areas of Longchuan County, according to three habitat types: residential areas, agricultural areas, and forest-shrubbery areas. Samples of murine animals organs and their surface parasitic fleas were collected for isolation and identification of Yersinia pestis. Blood samples of plague indicating animals, such as murine animals, dogs and cats were collected, and serum plague F1 antibody was detected by indirect hemagglutination assay. Meanwhile, a retrospective investigation was conducted on the occurrence of self dead rats, sick rats, and suspected cases in the local area from 2018 to 2022 through interviews with farmers. Results:A total of 168 murine animals belonging to 3 orders, 5 families, 10 genera, and 11 species were captured in three habitats in Longchuan County. Among them, the capture rate in residential areas was 5.00% (30/600), with Rattus tanezumi and Suncus murinus as dominant species, with a composition ratio of 50.00% (15/30). The capture rate in agricultural areas was 9.67% (122/1 262), with Rattus tanezumi and Suncus murinus as dominant species, with a composition ratio of 50.82% (62/122) and 44.26% (54/122), respectively. The capture rate in the forest-shrubbery areas was 6.25% (16/256), with Hylomys suillus and Eothenomys eleusis as dominant species, with a composition ratio of 37.50% (6/16) and 31.25% (5/16), respectively. Among the captured murine animals, 20 individuals carried 52 parasitic fleas, belonging to 2 species of 2 genera and 2 families. The total flea infection rate was 11.90% (20/168), and the total flea index was 0.31 (52/168). The dominant specie was Xenopsylla cheopis (90.38%, 47/52). The flea infection rate in residential areas was 33.33% (10/30), and the flea index was 1.23 (37/30). The flea infection rate in agricultural areas was 7.38% (9/122), and the flea index was 0.11 (14/122). The flea infection rate in the forest-shrubbery areas was 6.25% (1/16), and the flea index was 0.06 (1/16). The samples of murine animals and their parasitic fleas obtained were isolated and cultured by Yersinia pestis, and the results were negative. A total of 144 serum samples from murine animals, dogs and cats were separated, and no F1 antibody against pestis was detected. According to interviews and investigations, no abnormal situations such as a large number of self dead rats, sick rats, and suspected cases were found from 2018 to 2022. Conclusions:No plague epidemic has been found in the border port areas of Longchuan County recently. The main host of plague, Rattus tanezumi, and the main vector, Xenopsylla cheopis, remain the dominant species in this area.
3.Effects of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang on FXR,NF-κB and Serum Inflammatory Factors in IBS-D Rats
Qiuxiang WANG ; Liuying LI ; Yang YANG ; Juan WANG ; Ruike WU ; Peimin FENG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(6):1709-1720
Objective To explore the anti-inflammatory mechanism of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang's intervention on irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea(IBS-D),the effects of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang on farnesol receptor(FXR),nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB)and inflammatory factors in IBS-D model rats were observed.Methods Healthy SD rats were randomly divided into blank group(Control group),model group(Model group),low-dose group of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang(TXYF-L group,4.977 g/kg),middle-dose group of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang(TXYF-M group,9.954 g/kg),and high-dose group of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang(TXYF-H group,19.908 g/kg),Pivium bromide group(PWXA group,0.018 g/kg),with 10 rats in each group.Except for the blank group,the IBS-D rat models of liver depression and spleen deficiency were established by chronic restraint stress and senna intragastric administration.After the model was successfully established,the intervention was continued for 14 days according to the corresponding group treatment method.The general situation,diarrhea rate,fecal moisture content,water injection when abdominal wall retraction reflex reaches 3 scores,sugar water preference rate and serum D-xylose level were observed.The morphological and structural changes of rat colon were observed by HE staining.The expression of FXR gene in colon tissue was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR,the expression of FXR protein and NF-κB protein in colon tissue was detected by protein Western blot,and the levels of serum IL-6,IL-8 and TNF-α were detected by ELISA.Results After the treatment of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang,the weight of each dosage group of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang increased,the fecal water content decreased,the sugar water preference rate increased,the water injection volume increased when the rats reached the third grade of abdominal retraction reflex score,the serum D-xylose content increased and the food intake increased.HE staining showed that villous or finger-like structures appeared in the mucosal epithelium of model group,and inflammatory cells infiltrated in the upper mucosa.After treatment,the mucosal epithelium in TXYF-M group was smooth,villous or finger-like structures disappeared,and the infiltration degree of inflammatory cells decreased.Compared with the model group,the expression of FXR mRNA and FXR protein in the colon tissue of rats in the high-dose group of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang increased significantly,while the concentration of IL-6,IL-8 and TNF-α in serum and the expression of NF-κB protein in the colon tissue of rats in the high-dose group of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang decreased.Conclusion The mechanism of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang in treating low-grade inflammation of IBS-D intestinal mucosa may be related to activating the expression of FXR in colon,inhibiting the expression of NF-κB in colon tissue,and then reducing the concentration of pro-inflammatory factors IL-6,IL-8 and TNF-α in serum.
4.Investigation of plague sources in the border port areas of Longchuan County, Yunnan Province in 2022
Zhengxiang LIU ; Yuqiong LI ; Mei HONG ; Wei LIANG ; Qiuxiang YANG ; Shilong YANG ; Cuicui ZHAO ; Zihou GAO ; Zongti SHAO
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(6):467-471
Objective:To investigate the host and vector composition of pestis and the epidemic situation of pestis among animals in the border port areas of Longchuan County, Yunnan Province.Methods:In September 2022, a survey was conducted on rodents and their surface parasitic fleas in the border port areas of Longchuan County, according to three habitat types: residential areas, agricultural areas, and forest-shrubbery areas. Samples of murine animals organs and their surface parasitic fleas were collected for isolation and identification of Yersinia pestis. Blood samples of plague indicating animals, such as murine animals, dogs and cats were collected, and serum plague F1 antibody was detected by indirect hemagglutination assay. Meanwhile, a retrospective investigation was conducted on the occurrence of self dead rats, sick rats, and suspected cases in the local area from 2018 to 2022 through interviews with farmers. Results:A total of 168 murine animals belonging to 3 orders, 5 families, 10 genera, and 11 species were captured in three habitats in Longchuan County. Among them, the capture rate in residential areas was 5.00% (30/600), with Rattus tanezumi and Suncus murinus as dominant species, with a composition ratio of 50.00% (15/30). The capture rate in agricultural areas was 9.67% (122/1 262), with Rattus tanezumi and Suncus murinus as dominant species, with a composition ratio of 50.82% (62/122) and 44.26% (54/122), respectively. The capture rate in the forest-shrubbery areas was 6.25% (16/256), with Hylomys suillus and Eothenomys eleusis as dominant species, with a composition ratio of 37.50% (6/16) and 31.25% (5/16), respectively. Among the captured murine animals, 20 individuals carried 52 parasitic fleas, belonging to 2 species of 2 genera and 2 families. The total flea infection rate was 11.90% (20/168), and the total flea index was 0.31 (52/168). The dominant specie was Xenopsylla cheopis (90.38%, 47/52). The flea infection rate in residential areas was 33.33% (10/30), and the flea index was 1.23 (37/30). The flea infection rate in agricultural areas was 7.38% (9/122), and the flea index was 0.11 (14/122). The flea infection rate in the forest-shrubbery areas was 6.25% (1/16), and the flea index was 0.06 (1/16). The samples of murine animals and their parasitic fleas obtained were isolated and cultured by Yersinia pestis, and the results were negative. A total of 144 serum samples from murine animals, dogs and cats were separated, and no F1 antibody against pestis was detected. According to interviews and investigations, no abnormal situations such as a large number of self dead rats, sick rats, and suspected cases were found from 2018 to 2022. Conclusions:No plague epidemic has been found in the border port areas of Longchuan County recently. The main host of plague, Rattus tanezumi, and the main vector, Xenopsylla cheopis, remain the dominant species in this area.
5.Research progress on the training model of Operating Room specialist nurses based on their core competencies
Xueyi WEI ; Qiuxiang LI ; Jiqun HE ; Xiuwen CHEN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(13):1681-1687
The core competencies of Operating Room specialist nurses are the key to being competent in Operating Room nursing work. However, the core competencies that Operating Room specialist nurses should possess in China are not yet clear, and there is no unified and standardized training model. This paper summarizes the concepts, core competency standards, and training models of Operating Room specialist nurses, explores the existing problems in admission conditions, curriculum arrangement, training content, training methods, and assessment of Operating Room specialist nurses, and puts forward suggestions for the training of Operating Room specialist nurses in China, in order to promote the improvement of core competency of Operating Room specialist nurses and the homogenization and standardization of training models.
6.Investigation and prevention strategies of environmental emergencies represented by biological stings
Jian ZHOU ; Jinlong QU ; Jingjing LIU ; Wenlong LI ; Jiangbo HAN ; Qiuxiang ZHOU ; Wenfang LI
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2024;45(8):1036-1040
Objective To understand the epidemic status of biological stings on an island and the knowledge about environmental emergencies of personnel stationed on the island.Methods With convenience sampling,we investigated 270 personnel using a self-designed anonymous questionnaire based on clinical treatment situation and on-the-spot investigation of the island.Results A total of 270 questionnaires were distributed,and 254 valid questionnaires were returned,with an effective rate of 94.07%.A total of 164(64.57%)personnel had a history of stings,with median times of 2(0,5).The main clinical symptoms were local swelling and pain(142 cases,86.59%)and pruritus(110 cases,67.07%).The personnel scored 14(11,17)for the first aid knowledge about island environmental emergencies(the full score was 26).The vast majority of personnel(227 cases,89.37%)believed that it was necessary to learn the knowledge about island environmental emergencies,and the majority of personnel(186 cases,73.23%)hoped to learn through centralized teaching.Conclusion The environmental emergencies represented by biological stings are becoming increasingly serious,so it is necessary to carry out multiple prevention and environmental control measures,and to carry out regular and long-term training for personnel stationed on islands.
7.The influencing factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes in patients with preeclampsia and the predictive value of serum trace elements in the second trimester
Junfeng YU ; Hongying LI ; Guoju WAN ; Litao WU ; Qiuxiang YANG ; Jie GAO ; Rong LU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(6):667-670,675
Objective To investigate the influencing factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes in patients with preeclampsia and the predictive value of serum trace elements in the second trimester.Methods A total of 98 patients with preeclampsia admitted to Qujing First People's Hospital from January 2019 to June 2022 were enrolled in the study.Patients were divided into poor outcome group and good outcome group according to whether they had adverse pregnancy outcomes.The clinical data of all patients enrolled in the study were col-lected and the serum levels of trace elements calcium,copper,zinc and iron were detected in the second trimes-ter.Univariate analysis and multivariate Logistic regression were used to analyze the influencing factors of ad-verse pregnancy outcomes in patients with preeclampsia.The levels of serum trace elements in the second tri-mester of pregnancy were compared between the poor outcome group and the good outcome group.The re-ceiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to evaluate the predictive value of serum trace elements calcium,copper,zinc and iron for adverse pregnancy outcomes in patients with preeclampsia.Results Univari-ate analysis showed that compared with the good outcome group,the poor outcome group had significantly higher systolic blood pressure,24 h urinary protein quantitation,and D-dimer level(P<0.05)and significantly less gestational age and platelet count at admission(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that 24 h urinary protein quantification,D-dimer and platelet count were the influencing factors of ad-verse pregnancy outcomes in patients with preeclampsia(P<0.05).The levels of serum trace elements calci-um,copper,and zinc in the poor outcome group were significantly lower than those in the good outcome group(P<0.05),and the level of iron was significantly higher than that in the good outcome group(P<0.05).ROC curve analysis showed that the areas under the curves(AUCs)of serum calcium,copper,zinc,and iron in the second trimester of pregnancy for predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes in preeclampsia patients were 0.830(95%CI:0.780-0.880),0.855(95%CI:0.805-0.905),0.847(0.797-0.897)and 0.861(95%CI:0.811-0.911),respectively.Conclusion Adverse pregnancy outcomes in patients with preeclampsia are re-lated to 24 h urine protein,D-dimer and platelet count.The levels of serum trace elements calcium,copper,zinc and iron in the second trimester of pregnancy change significantly in patients with adverse pregnancy out-comes,which may become predictive markers of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
8.A case of mitochondrial myopathy and chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Haokun LIU ; Ming GAO ; Qiying SUN ; Si CHEN ; Yuebei LUO ; Huan YANG ; Qiuxiang LI ; Jing LI ; Guang YANG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2023;48(11):1760-1768
Mitochondrial myopathy is a group of multi-system diseases in which mitochondrial DNA(mtDNA)or nuclear DNA(nDNA)defects lead to structural and functional dysfunction of mitochondria.The clinical manifestations of mitochondrial myopathy are complex and varied,and the testing for mtDNA and nDNA is not widely available,so misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis is common.Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia(CPEO)is a common type of mitochondrial myopathy,which is characterized by blepharoptosis.Here we report a 38-year-old female with mitochondrial myopathy presented with chronic numbness and weakness of the limbs,accompanied by blepharoptosis that was recently noticed.Laboratory and head magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)examinations showed no obvious abnormalities.Muscle and nerve biopsies showed characteristic ragged red fibers(RRFs)and large aggregates of denatured mitochondria.Testing for mtDNA and nDNA showed a known mutation c.2857C>T(p.R953C)and a novel variant c.2391G>C(p.M797I)in the polymerase gamma(POLG)gene,so the patient was diagnosed as mitochondrial myopathy.Clinicians should pay more attention to long-term unexplained skeletal muscle diseases with recent onset blepharoptosis.Histopathologic examination and genetic testing are of great value in the early diagnosis and therapeutic intervention.
9.Distribution and drug resistance of pathogenic bacteria in lower respiratory tract of 276 hospitalized children
Lulu QIAN ; Xuemei SUN ; Qiuxiang HUANG ; Jianping LIU ; Junzhao LI
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2023;34(5):137-140
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and drug resistance of pathogenic bacteria in 276 hospitalized children with lower respiratory tract infection to facilitate prevention and treatment. Methods Among of 276 hospitalized children with lower respiratory tract infection from January 2019 to December 2021 were analyzed. Data on the distribution of pathogenic bacteria were collected and analyzed. At the same time, the information on drug resistance was collected, and the potential relationship between pathogen distribution and drug resistance was briefly analyzed and discussed. Results A total of 532 strains of pathogenic bacteria were detected in the blood samples from 276 patients in this study. There were 207 strains of Gram-positive bacteria, including 104 strains of Staphylococcus aureus, 96 strains of Staphylococcus epidermidis and 7 strains of others. Gram negative bacteria (325 strains) were 172 strains of Klebsiella and 153 strains of Escherichia coli. The distribution of pathogenic bacteria in different gender and age groups (under 5 years old, 5-10 years old, and over 10 -14 years old) was calculated separately. The results showed that the distribution of pathogenic bacteria in female children under 5 years old (n=49 cases) was different from the total population: the infection of Gram-positive bacteria was higher than that of Gram-negative bacteria, and the proportion of Staphylococcus epidermidis was the highest (P<0.05). The distribution characteristics of children of other ages and sexes were consistent with the total distribution characteristics. The resistance rate of Gram-positive bacteria to penicillin, erythromycin and clarithromycin was high, while the resistance rate of Gram-negative bacteria to ampicillin, cefazolin and cefuroxime was high. The distribution characteristics were the same in children of different sex and age. Conclusion The pathogenic bacteria in children with lower respiratory tract infection in pediatric ward are mainly Gram-negative bacteria, and the main pathogenic bacteria have a high resistance rate to common drugs. The distribution of pathogenic bacteria in female children under 5 years old is unique: the infection of Gram-positive bacteria is higher than that of Gram-negative bacteria, and the proportion of Staphylococcus epidermidis is the highest, which deserves attention. The clinical drug sensitivity test can be used as an important reference for the treatment of drugs to guide the rational selection of antibiotics.
10.Research progress of vaccine hesitancy in China in recent years
Liqin LU ; Xiaohua WANG ; Wenyan LONG ; Zhengang WEI ; Qiuxiang LI
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(9):928-934
The 2030 Immunization Agenda of the World Health Organization (WHO) states that everyone in the world should fully benefit from vaccines to achieve good health and well-being. With the ever-changing disease spectrum and the improvement of residents' health literacy, relying solely on vaccines included in the National Immunization Program (NIP) is insufficient to meet the current requirements for disease prevention and control. Non-NIP vaccines play an important role in meeting people's diverse needs. Vaccine hesitancy is a global issue and an important factor affecting vaccine uptake. By reviewing relevant studies on vaccine hesitancy in recent years, this paper summarized different vaccination situations, current situation of vaccine hesitancy, measuring tools of vaccine hesitancy, and major influencing factors. It aims to provide references for the development of scientific and effective vaccine education strategies, which can increase public knowledge and understanding of vaccines, enhance healthcare professional's willingness and behavior in recommending vaccines, improve public vaccine literacy, and reduce vaccine hesitancy. At the same time, the supervision and guidance of media discourse should be strengthened to enhance the protective role of non-NIP vaccines in immunization barriers.


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