1.Guideline for Adult Weight Management in China
Weiqing WANG ; Qin WAN ; Jianhua MA ; Guang WANG ; Yufan WANG ; Guixia WANG ; Yongquan SHI ; Tingjun YE ; Xiaoguang SHI ; Jian KUANG ; Bo FENG ; Xiuyan FENG ; Guang NING ; Yiming MU ; Hongyu KUANG ; Xiaoping XING ; Chunli PIAO ; Xingbo CHENG ; Zhifeng CHENG ; Yufang BI ; Yan BI ; Wenshan LYU ; Dalong ZHU ; Cuiyan ZHU ; Wei ZHU ; Fei HUA ; Fei XIANG ; Shuang YAN ; Zilin SUN ; Yadong SUN ; Liqin SUN ; Luying SUN ; Li YAN ; Yanbing LI ; Hong LI ; Shu LI ; Ling LI ; Yiming LI ; Chenzhong LI ; Hua YANG ; Jinkui YANG ; Ling YANG ; Ying YANG ; Tao YANG ; Xiao YANG ; Xinhua XIAO ; Dan WU ; Jinsong KUANG ; Lanjie HE ; Wei GU ; Jie SHEN ; Yongfeng SONG ; Qiao ZHANG ; Hong ZHANG ; Yuwei ZHANG ; Junqing ZHANG ; Xianfeng ZHANG ; Miao ZHANG ; Yifei ZHANG ; Yingli LU ; Hong CHEN ; Li CHEN ; Bing CHEN ; Shihong CHEN ; Guiyan CHEN ; Haibing CHEN ; Lei CHEN ; Yanyan CHEN ; Genben CHEN ; Yikun ZHOU ; Xianghai ZHOU ; Qiang ZHOU ; Jiaqiang ZHOU ; Hongting ZHENG ; Zhongyan SHAN ; Jiajun ZHAO ; Dong ZHAO ; Ji HU ; Jiang HU ; Xinguo HOU ; Bimin SHI ; Tianpei HONG ; Mingxia YUAN ; Weibo XIA ; Xuejiang GU ; Yong XU ; Shuguang PANG ; Tianshu GAO ; Zuhua GAO ; Xiaohui GUO ; Hongyi CAO ; Mingfeng CAO ; Xiaopei CAO ; Jing MA ; Bin LU ; Zhen LIANG ; Jun LIANG ; Min LONG ; Yongde PENG ; Jin LU ; Hongyun LU ; Yan LU ; Chunping ZENG ; Binhong WEN ; Xueyong LOU ; Qingbo GUAN ; Lin LIAO ; Xin LIAO ; Ping XIONG ; Yaoming XUE
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(11):891-907
Body weight abnormalities, including overweight, obesity, and underweight, have become a dual public health challenge in Chinese adults: overweight and obesity lead to a variety of chronic complications, while underweight increases the risks of malnutrition, sarcopenia, and organ dysfunction. To systematically address these issues, multidisciplinary experts in endocrinology, sports science, nutrition, and psychiatry from various regions have held multiple weight management seminars. Based on the latest epidemiological data and clinical evidence, they expanded the guideline to include assessment and intervention strategies for underweight, in addition to the core content of obesity management. This guideline outlines the etiological mechanisms, evaluation methods, and multidimensional management strategies for overweight and obesity, covering key areas such as diagnosis and assessment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise prescription, pharmacological intervention, and psychological support. It is intended to provide a scientific and standardized approach to weight management across the adult population, aiming to curb the rising prevalence of obesity, mitigate complications associated with abnormal body weight, and improve nutritional status and overall quality of life.
2.A family study of autosomal dominant intellectual disability caused by pathogenic variations of the DYNC1H1 gene
Haipo YANG ; Hong PAN ; Shuang WANG ; Yidan LIU ; Cuijie WEI ; Yanbin FAN ; Danyu SONG ; Lin GE ; Hui XIONG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2025;40(4):290-294
Objective:To analyze and summarize clinical phenotypic characteristics and genetic variations in patients with intellectual disability and pathogenic variations of the DYNC1H1 gene across 4 generations within a single family. Methods:Retrospective case analysis.Clinical data of a child with epilepsy and intellectual disability and her family members were collected from the Children′s Medical Center, Peking University First Hospital on December 2019.The child was followed up regularly.DNA was extracted from the peripheral blood of the child′s family members.Then whole-exome sequencing and Sanger sequencing were performed to identify the genetic variation type in the proband and her family members.The relationship between genotype and phenotype was further analyzed.Results:A total of 13 patients across 4 generations in the family had intellectual disability, and the proband also had drug-resistant epilepsy.The variation c. 13556C> A (p.A4519E) of the DYNC1H1 gene was confirmed by gene testing in 8 patients (no blood samples were obtained from the remaining patients). Conclusions:DYNC1H1 gene-related intellectual disability in most previously reported cases are caused by novel variations of this gene.In this study, a large family of 13 intellectual disability patients across 4 generations caused by a pathogenic mutation in the DYNC1H1 gene was summarized.The findings make precise genetic counseling possible for this family and provide a basis for further studies on the relationship between the genotype and phenotype of the DYNC1H1 gene.
3.Guideline for Adult Weight Management in China
Weiqing WANG ; Qin WAN ; Jianhua MA ; Guang WANG ; Yufan WANG ; Guixia WANG ; Yongquan SHI ; Tingjun YE ; Xiaoguang SHI ; Jian KUANG ; Bo FENG ; Xiuyan FENG ; Guang NING ; Yiming MU ; Hongyu KUANG ; Xiaoping XING ; Chunli PIAO ; Xingbo CHENG ; Zhifeng CHENG ; Yufang BI ; Yan BI ; Wenshan LYU ; Dalong ZHU ; Cuiyan ZHU ; Wei ZHU ; Fei HUA ; Fei XIANG ; Shuang YAN ; Zilin SUN ; Yadong SUN ; Liqin SUN ; Luying SUN ; Li YAN ; Yanbing LI ; Hong LI ; Shu LI ; Ling LI ; Yiming LI ; Chenzhong LI ; Hua YANG ; Jinkui YANG ; Ling YANG ; Ying YANG ; Tao YANG ; Xiao YANG ; Xinhua XIAO ; Dan WU ; Jinsong KUANG ; Lanjie HE ; Wei GU ; Jie SHEN ; Yongfeng SONG ; Qiao ZHANG ; Hong ZHANG ; Yuwei ZHANG ; Junqing ZHANG ; Xianfeng ZHANG ; Miao ZHANG ; Yifei ZHANG ; Yingli LU ; Hong CHEN ; Li CHEN ; Bing CHEN ; Shihong CHEN ; Guiyan CHEN ; Haibing CHEN ; Lei CHEN ; Yanyan CHEN ; Genben CHEN ; Yikun ZHOU ; Xianghai ZHOU ; Qiang ZHOU ; Jiaqiang ZHOU ; Hongting ZHENG ; Zhongyan SHAN ; Jiajun ZHAO ; Dong ZHAO ; Ji HU ; Jiang HU ; Xinguo HOU ; Bimin SHI ; Tianpei HONG ; Mingxia YUAN ; Weibo XIA ; Xuejiang GU ; Yong XU ; Shuguang PANG ; Tianshu GAO ; Zuhua GAO ; Xiaohui GUO ; Hongyi CAO ; Mingfeng CAO ; Xiaopei CAO ; Jing MA ; Bin LU ; Zhen LIANG ; Jun LIANG ; Min LONG ; Yongde PENG ; Jin LU ; Hongyun LU ; Yan LU ; Chunping ZENG ; Binhong WEN ; Xueyong LOU ; Qingbo GUAN ; Lin LIAO ; Xin LIAO ; Ping XIONG ; Yaoming XUE
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(11):891-907
Body weight abnormalities, including overweight, obesity, and underweight, have become a dual public health challenge in Chinese adults: overweight and obesity lead to a variety of chronic complications, while underweight increases the risks of malnutrition, sarcopenia, and organ dysfunction. To systematically address these issues, multidisciplinary experts in endocrinology, sports science, nutrition, and psychiatry from various regions have held multiple weight management seminars. Based on the latest epidemiological data and clinical evidence, they expanded the guideline to include assessment and intervention strategies for underweight, in addition to the core content of obesity management. This guideline outlines the etiological mechanisms, evaluation methods, and multidimensional management strategies for overweight and obesity, covering key areas such as diagnosis and assessment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise prescription, pharmacological intervention, and psychological support. It is intended to provide a scientific and standardized approach to weight management across the adult population, aiming to curb the rising prevalence of obesity, mitigate complications associated with abnormal body weight, and improve nutritional status and overall quality of life.
4.Clinical observation and insights on pathological changes during "deep cervical lymphaticovenous anastomosis+" in elderly patients with cognitive impairment
Xiaoju ZHENG ; Haijun LI ; Jinming ZHANG ; Fang LI ; Baoshan WANG ; Yuqi ZHENG ; Wenbin SONG ; Yan WANG ; Xinhong WANG ; Qian LIN ; Shuang DU ; Dengwen ZHANG ; Rongguo YANG ; Peng HE ; Zhe CHANG ; Yujiao LI ; Linjuan WU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2025;48(3):268-276
Objective:To investigate intraoperative pathological findings and the interventional effects of "deep cervical lymphaticovenous anastomosis+" (dcLVA+) on deep cervical lymphatic drainage as well as the blood flow of carotid artery and jugular vein in elderly patients with cognitive impairment, and to put forward the thoughts based on the findings from the surgery.Methods:Between May 2024 and December 2024, retrospective analysis of Microsurgery Hospital, Fengcheng Hospital, Xi'an Medical College performed dcLVA+ between the deep cervical lymphatics or lymph nodes and jugular veins in 50 elderly patients with cognitive impairment (19 males and 31 females, aged 55-88 years with 69.94 years in average). Nine patients were found with Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) score at 1 (mild), 7 with CDR score at 2 (moderate) and 34 with CDR score at 3 (severe). Intraoperative observations based on literature reviews had identified anatomical relationships between the lymphatic sacs containing cervical lymphatic chain and the carotid sheath. The lymph node count, size, distribution, thickness of fat tissue and conditions of lymphatic vessels were documented. Ultrasound was used to compare the blood flow of carotid artery and jugular vein as well as the cross-sectional areas at the planes of hyoid and cricoid cartilage before and after the closure of incisions under anaesthesia in 39 patients. Correlation analyses for Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCa), Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Agitation behavior score before and 1 week after surgery were performed using Spearman's correlation and Wilcoxon paired tests. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Postoperative follow-ups were conducted via the visit of outpatient clinic and WeChat and telephone interviews. Results:In surgery, the cervical lymphatic chain was found running within an almost enclosed sac surrounding the carotid sheath. There were enlarged lymph nodes, increased fat deposition, lymphatic dilation or fibrosis in the sac. The preoperative blood flow in the carotid artery at the planes of hyoid and cricoid cartilage in the 39 patients was recorded at 150.52 ml/min±40.33 ml/min and 358.29 ml/min±129.30 ml/min, while that in the jugular vein was at 172.50 ml/min±63.94 ml/min and 317.00 ml/min±105.21 ml/min, respectively, both were far lower than the normal blood flow. There were statistically significant differences in the blood flow of carotid artery and jugular vein before and after surgery ( P<0.01). It was found that the preoperative blood flow of the internal carotid artery at the plane of hyoid was positively correlated with the preoperative scores of MMSE ( P<0.01), MoCa ( P<0.05) and ADL ( P<0.01). The blood flow of the common carotid artery at the plane of cricoid cartilage was found significantly and positively correlated with the preoperative scores of MMSE ( P<0.05). It was also noted that the blood flow of the internal carotid artery at the plane of hyoid was significantly and positively correlated with the postoperative ADL ( P<0.01) but negatively correlated with the Agitation behavior score ( P<0.05). The blood flow of the common carotid artery at the plane of cricoid cartilage was significantly and positively correlated with the postoperative scores of MMSE and MoCa ( P<0.05). The blood flow of the internal jugular vein at the plane of hyoid was negatively correlated with the Agitation behavior score ( P<0.01). The cross-sectional area of carotid artery at the plane of left hyoid was significantly and positively correlated with the MMSE score ( P<0.05). Statistically significant differences were observed in MMSE, MoCa, ADL and Agitation behavior score before and after surgery ( P<0.01). Conclusion:dcLVA+ shows a certain therapeutic benefit to the elderly patients with cognitive impairment. The intraoperatively observed pathological changes in cervical lymphatic sacs affect deep cervical lymphatic drainage and the blood flow of carotid artery and jugular vein. Further studies are necessary to find out whether the findings from this study would be the specific pathological changes and the morbidity mechanisms among the elderly patients with cognitive impairment.
5.A practice guideline for therapeutic drug monitoring of mycophenolic acid for solid organ transplants.
Shuang LIU ; Hongsheng CHEN ; Zaiwei SONG ; Qi GUO ; Xianglin ZHANG ; Bingyi SHI ; Suodi ZHAI ; Lingli ZHANG ; Liyan MIAO ; Liyan CUI ; Xiao CHEN ; Yalin DONG ; Weihong GE ; Xiaofei HOU ; Ling JIANG ; Long LIU ; Lihong LIU ; Maobai LIU ; Tao LIN ; Xiaoyang LU ; Lulin MA ; Changxi WANG ; Jianyong WU ; Wei WANG ; Zhuo WANG ; Ting XU ; Wujun XUE ; Bikui ZHANG ; Guanren ZHAO ; Jun ZHANG ; Limei ZHAO ; Qingchun ZHAO ; Xiaojian ZHANG ; Yi ZHANG ; Yu ZHANG ; Rongsheng ZHAO
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B 2025;26(9):897-914
Mycophenolic acid (MPA), the active moiety of both mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium (EC-MPS), serves as a primary immunosuppressant for maintaining solid organ transplants. Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) enhances treatment outcomes through tailored approaches. This study aimed to develop an evidence-based guideline for MPA TDM, facilitating its rational application in clinical settings. The guideline plan was drawn from the Institute of Medicine and World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Using the Delphi method, clinical questions and outcome indicators were generated. Systematic reviews, Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) evidence quality evaluations, expert opinions, and patient values guided evidence-based suggestions for the guideline. External reviews further refined the recommendations. The guideline for the TDM of MPA (IPGRP-2020CN099) consists of four sections and 16 recommendations encompassing target populations, monitoring strategies, dosage regimens, and influencing factors. High-risk populations, timing of TDM, area under the curve (AUC) versus trough concentration (C0), target concentration ranges, monitoring frequency, and analytical methods are addressed. Formulation-specific recommendations, initial dosage regimens, populations with unique considerations, pharmacokinetic-informed dosing, body weight factors, pharmacogenetics, and drug-drug interactions are covered. The evidence-based guideline offers a comprehensive recommendation for solid organ transplant recipients undergoing MPA therapy, promoting standardization of MPA TDM, and enhancing treatment efficacy and safety.
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6.A family study of autosomal dominant intellectual disability caused by pathogenic variations of the DYNC1H1 gene
Haipo YANG ; Hong PAN ; Shuang WANG ; Yidan LIU ; Cuijie WEI ; Yanbin FAN ; Danyu SONG ; Lin GE ; Hui XIONG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2025;40(4):290-294
Objective:To analyze and summarize clinical phenotypic characteristics and genetic variations in patients with intellectual disability and pathogenic variations of the DYNC1H1 gene across 4 generations within a single family. Methods:Retrospective case analysis.Clinical data of a child with epilepsy and intellectual disability and her family members were collected from the Children′s Medical Center, Peking University First Hospital on December 2019.The child was followed up regularly.DNA was extracted from the peripheral blood of the child′s family members.Then whole-exome sequencing and Sanger sequencing were performed to identify the genetic variation type in the proband and her family members.The relationship between genotype and phenotype was further analyzed.Results:A total of 13 patients across 4 generations in the family had intellectual disability, and the proband also had drug-resistant epilepsy.The variation c. 13556C> A (p.A4519E) of the DYNC1H1 gene was confirmed by gene testing in 8 patients (no blood samples were obtained from the remaining patients). Conclusions:DYNC1H1 gene-related intellectual disability in most previously reported cases are caused by novel variations of this gene.In this study, a large family of 13 intellectual disability patients across 4 generations caused by a pathogenic mutation in the DYNC1H1 gene was summarized.The findings make precise genetic counseling possible for this family and provide a basis for further studies on the relationship between the genotype and phenotype of the DYNC1H1 gene.
7.Clinical observation and insights on pathological changes during "deep cervical lymphaticovenous anastomosis+" in elderly patients with cognitive impairment
Xiaoju ZHENG ; Haijun LI ; Jinming ZHANG ; Fang LI ; Baoshan WANG ; Yuqi ZHENG ; Wenbin SONG ; Yan WANG ; Xinhong WANG ; Qian LIN ; Shuang DU ; Dengwen ZHANG ; Rongguo YANG ; Peng HE ; Zhe CHANG ; Yujiao LI ; Linjuan WU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2025;48(3):268-276
Objective:To investigate intraoperative pathological findings and the interventional effects of "deep cervical lymphaticovenous anastomosis+" (dcLVA+) on deep cervical lymphatic drainage as well as the blood flow of carotid artery and jugular vein in elderly patients with cognitive impairment, and to put forward the thoughts based on the findings from the surgery.Methods:Between May 2024 and December 2024, retrospective analysis of Microsurgery Hospital, Fengcheng Hospital, Xi'an Medical College performed dcLVA+ between the deep cervical lymphatics or lymph nodes and jugular veins in 50 elderly patients with cognitive impairment (19 males and 31 females, aged 55-88 years with 69.94 years in average). Nine patients were found with Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) score at 1 (mild), 7 with CDR score at 2 (moderate) and 34 with CDR score at 3 (severe). Intraoperative observations based on literature reviews had identified anatomical relationships between the lymphatic sacs containing cervical lymphatic chain and the carotid sheath. The lymph node count, size, distribution, thickness of fat tissue and conditions of lymphatic vessels were documented. Ultrasound was used to compare the blood flow of carotid artery and jugular vein as well as the cross-sectional areas at the planes of hyoid and cricoid cartilage before and after the closure of incisions under anaesthesia in 39 patients. Correlation analyses for Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCa), Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Agitation behavior score before and 1 week after surgery were performed using Spearman's correlation and Wilcoxon paired tests. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Postoperative follow-ups were conducted via the visit of outpatient clinic and WeChat and telephone interviews. Results:In surgery, the cervical lymphatic chain was found running within an almost enclosed sac surrounding the carotid sheath. There were enlarged lymph nodes, increased fat deposition, lymphatic dilation or fibrosis in the sac. The preoperative blood flow in the carotid artery at the planes of hyoid and cricoid cartilage in the 39 patients was recorded at 150.52 ml/min±40.33 ml/min and 358.29 ml/min±129.30 ml/min, while that in the jugular vein was at 172.50 ml/min±63.94 ml/min and 317.00 ml/min±105.21 ml/min, respectively, both were far lower than the normal blood flow. There were statistically significant differences in the blood flow of carotid artery and jugular vein before and after surgery ( P<0.01). It was found that the preoperative blood flow of the internal carotid artery at the plane of hyoid was positively correlated with the preoperative scores of MMSE ( P<0.01), MoCa ( P<0.05) and ADL ( P<0.01). The blood flow of the common carotid artery at the plane of cricoid cartilage was found significantly and positively correlated with the preoperative scores of MMSE ( P<0.05). It was also noted that the blood flow of the internal carotid artery at the plane of hyoid was significantly and positively correlated with the postoperative ADL ( P<0.01) but negatively correlated with the Agitation behavior score ( P<0.05). The blood flow of the common carotid artery at the plane of cricoid cartilage was significantly and positively correlated with the postoperative scores of MMSE and MoCa ( P<0.05). The blood flow of the internal jugular vein at the plane of hyoid was negatively correlated with the Agitation behavior score ( P<0.01). The cross-sectional area of carotid artery at the plane of left hyoid was significantly and positively correlated with the MMSE score ( P<0.05). Statistically significant differences were observed in MMSE, MoCa, ADL and Agitation behavior score before and after surgery ( P<0.01). Conclusion:dcLVA+ shows a certain therapeutic benefit to the elderly patients with cognitive impairment. The intraoperatively observed pathological changes in cervical lymphatic sacs affect deep cervical lymphatic drainage and the blood flow of carotid artery and jugular vein. Further studies are necessary to find out whether the findings from this study would be the specific pathological changes and the morbidity mechanisms among the elderly patients with cognitive impairment.
8.Survey on diarrhea symptoms and diarrhea vaccination willingness of residents in Tianjin
Si CHENG ; Lu GAO ; Shuang SI ; Yang WANG ; Ting SONG ; Xiaoyang HAO ; Lin LI
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(12):1666-1671
Objective:To understand the symptoms of diarrhea of residents in Tianjin and their willingness to vaccinate, to provide reference for health education, prevention and control of infectious diarrhea.Methods:Cross-sectional study design was adopted. From September to December 2023, a questionnaire survey was conducted among some residents as subjects in Nankai District, Beichen District, Baodi District and Binhai Area of Tianjin by multistage stratified cluster random sampling,to collect information such as sociodemographic characteristics, diarrhea symptoms and vaccination intention. According to the formula n=[ u2απ (1 - π)]/ δ2, the estimated sample size was 3 458 cases. The logistic regression model was used to analyze the factors related to the willingness of the respondents to receive diarrhea vaccination. The software SPSS 24.0 was used for statistical analysis. Results:A total of 3 808 subjects were investigated, with the male-to-female ratio as 1∶1.11 (1 806∶2 002), the age was (42.48±21.59) years old, and the education level of middle school or below accounted for 50.84% (1 936/3 808). The incidence rate of diarrhea was 18.28% (696/3 808), and 48.84% (1 860/3 808) were willing to be vaccinated with diarrhea vaccine. The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the age was 15-59 years old and ≥60 years old (a OR=2.31, 95% CI:1.80-2.96; a OR=1.66, 95% CI:1.38-2.00), lived in Binhai Area (a OR=2.09, 95% CI:1.62-2.71), and those who knew that community health service centers can provide the vaccination (a OR=1.61,95% CI:1.34-1.92), those who walked from the address to the community health service center were less than 15 minutes (a OR=1.54, 95% CI:1.28-1.85), those who often travel or on business (a OR=1.36, 95% CI:1.07-1.73), and those who actively obtained health care information related to diarrhea prevention when going abroad (a OR=1.69,95% CI:1.43-1.98) were more willing to be vaccinated against diarrhea. Conclusions:The incidence of diarrhea symptoms of residents was slightly higher in Tianjin, but they were less willing to be vaccinated against diarrhea. People who often go outside and go abroad were more willing to be vaccinated against diarrhea. It is suggested that the popular science propaganda and health education of diarrhea vaccine should be effectively carried out by using network platform in community.
9.Effects of the various herbs and different proportions of the herbs in Huidu Yinhua powder on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Yufen LI ; Shuang JIANG ; Wu SONG ; Tao JIANG ; Chang LIU ; Haofang ZHOU ; Yating TANG ; Lin WEI ; Xin SU
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2024;34(2):63-71
Objective To study the inhibitory effect of Huidu Yinhua powder from the Orthodox Manual of External Medicine on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA),virulence factor α-hemolysin(Hla)activity,and biofilm formation,and to explore the optimal ratios of Huidu Yinhua powder and provide experimental support for its use.Methods The inhibitory effects of Huidu Yinhua powder and the herbs in the formula on USA300 were analyzed by the minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC),minimum bactericidal concentration(MBC),and disk diffusion assay(K-B method).Hemolysis,neutralization,oligomerization,and Western blot assays were used to verify in which form the drug inhibits the activity of virulence factor α-hemolysin(Hla).A biofilm assay was performed to evaluate the inhibitory effect of Huidu Yinhua powder on biofilm.Orthogonal experiments were performed to explore the optimal ratio of Huidu Yinhua powder.Results Huidu Yinhua powder inhibited the MRSA strain with a MIC90 of 64 mg/mL and an MBC of 256 mg/mL with antibacterial circle diameter of(7.50±0.50)mm.Huidu Yinhua powder inhibited Hla activity by inhibiting Hla secretion.The minimum effective concentration(MEC)was 16 mg/mL,and the MEC of biofilm was 8 mg/mL.In Huidu Yinhua powder,honeysuckle and astragalus only affected the hemolytic activity of MRSA and biofilm formation without inhibiting bacterial growth.The hemolytic activity and biofilm of MEC were both 32 mg/mL.Glycyrrhiza had a strong bacterial inhibitory capacity with a MIC90 of 8 mg/mL and biofilm MEC of 1 mg/mL without showing inhibitory hemolytic activity at subinhibitory concentrations.The orthogonal experiment showed that,at a ratio of honeysuckle,astragalus,and glycyrrhiza in Huidu Yinhua powder of 1∶2∶4,the MIC90 was 16 mg/mL,MEC of hemolytic activity was 8 mg/mL and that of biofilm was 4 mg/mL,both of which were the lowest among the nine groups.Conclusions Huidu Yinhua powder affects the hemolytic activity and biofilm formation of MRSA at subinhibitory concentrations with the optimal ratio of honeysuckle,astragalus,and glycyrrhiza being 1∶2∶4.
10.Detection of Etomidate and Etomidate Acid in Urine Using HPLC-MS/MS Method
Tian-Fu HE ; Huan-Hui ZHU ; Yuan-Yuan TIAN ; Yin-Shuang JIN ; Xian-Wen LIN ; Song-Cai WANG
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2024;40(5):454-460
Objective To establish a high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(HPLC-MS/MS)method for the detection of etomidate and etomidate acid in urine samples.Methods Protein in the urine samples was precipitated by adding acetonitrile,and the supernatant was obtained after centrifugation and filtered.The supernatant was separated on a C18 column with a mobile phase consisting of 0.1%formic acid solution and acetonitrile at a flow rate of 0.4 mL/min.The detection was performed in positive electrospray ionization(ESI)and multiple reaction monitoring(MRM)modes.The method was validated for selectivity,linearity and limit of detection(LOD),and applied to a case of etomidate poisoning death.Results The LOD of etomidate and etomidate acid were 0.2 and 0.5 ng/mL,respectively,and the limit of quantitation(LOQ)were 0.5 and 1.0 ng/mL,respectively.Good linear relationship was observed within the linear range(r>0.995 0).At three concentration levels(0.5,5,50 ng/mL for etomidate and 1,10,100 ng/mL for etomidate acid),the matrix effect was within the range of 5.42%to 18.47%,the extraction recovery rate was greater than 84.25%and the stability was greater than 88.23%.The accuracy,precision and dilution reliability all met the experimen-tal requirements.Etomidate and etomidate acid were successfully detected with the concentrations of 8.82 and 27.88 μg/mL in the urine of a deceased individual who had consumed excessive etomidate.Conclusion The method has simple pretreatment,high sensitivity and wide linear range,which can be applied to the detection of etomidate and etomidate acid in urine samples in forensic science.

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