1.Determination of 12 pesticide metabolites in human urine by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
Yujie CHEN ; Shuling DENG ; Yonglin ZHOU ; Hao ZHANG ; Hualiang LIU
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2024;41(8):919-924
Background Pesticides like organophosphorus and pyrethroids are extensively utilized, and associated potential human health risks arising from multi-route exposure, including environmental sources and dietary intake, cannot be overlooked. Conducting human exposure studies using pesticide exposure biomarkers is essential for an objective evaluation of human pesticide exposure levels. Objective To develop a rapid and precise liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method for the detection of 12 pesticide metabolites in urine, including 5 metabolites of organophosphorus pesticide, 4 metabolites of pyrethroid pesticide, 2 metabolites of herbicides, and 1 metabolite of insecticide. Methods After overnight enzymatic hydrolysis, urine samples were subjected to extraction and purification using Oasis HLB 96-well solid-phase extraction. Subsequently, the samples were analyzed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and quantified using the isotope internal standard method. The developed method was employed to analyze 143 urine samples from a general population to assess its effectiveness and to evaluate pesticide exposure levels. Results All 12 target compounds exhibited good linear ranges, with their correlation coefficients of calibration curves exceeding 0.999. The limits of detection (LOD) ranged from 0.02 to 0.19 μg·L−1, while the limits of quantitation (LOQ) ranged from 0.06 to 0.27 μg·L−1. The recoveries at three spiked levels ranged from 84% to 112%, and the inter- and intra- day precisions of targeted analystes were 0.43%-9.6% and 1.6%-9.7% respectively. Using this method, 143 urine samples from residents in Jiangsu region were analyzed, and 11 pesticides were detected except N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET). Conclusion The established method of solid-phase extraction combined with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry has the characteristics of low detection limit, good repeatability, and high throughput, which is suitable for quantitative detection of selected 12 pesticides in large batches of human urine samples, and provides technical support for pesticide internal exposure monitoring and health risk assessment.
2.Dahuang Huanglian Xiexintang and Its Modified Prescription Improve Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Review
Dong AN ; Yanhui ZHAI ; Yankui GAO ; Rong LIU ; Qi ZHOU ; Xiangdong ZHU ; Yonglin LIANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(24):141-151
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is based on insulin resistance (IR) and insulin secretion deficiency, with the specific mechanisms still unclear. Current research involves mechanisms such as glycolipid toxicity, inflammatory response, oxidative stress damage, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Modern traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) scholars have named it "blood glucose collateral disease" based on the clinical characteristics and natural progression of T2DM. This condition is primarily manifested as abnormal blood sugar levels in the early stages, and as the disease progresses, it gradually causes widespread damage to the body's veins and collaterals, ultimately leading to lesions in vessels and collaterals. Among these, "spleen heat" (obesity type) is the most common clinical type of T2DM. The concept of "internal heat-induced elimination" runs through both the onset and complications of T2DM, with internal heat being a key factor in its pathogenesis. The clinical application of Dahuang Huanglian Xiexintang and its modifications has achieved significant therapeutic effects. This paper reviews the origins and treatment characteristics of Dahuang Huanglian Xiexintang, along with clinical application research and experimental studies related to T2DM treatment, involving mechanisms for regulating glucose and lipid metabolism disorders, improving IR, modulating inflammatory responses, combating oxidative stress damage, regulating autophagy-related signaling pathways, modulating intestinal flora, inhibiting pyroptosis, and alleviating endoplasmic reticulum stress, with the purpose to provide direction for further research on the prevention and treatment of T2DM and its related complications, to offer reference for developing Dahuang Huanglian Xiexintang as a rapid hypoglycemic Chinese patent medicine for obese T2DM, and to better guide the clinical promotion of this drug.
3.Exploration on the learning curve of robotic-assisted kidney transplantation
Shuncheng TAN ; Jianchun CUI ; Xun SUN ; Wei HU ; Yunchong ZHOU ; Yonglin SONG ; Shuxin LI ; Yinrui MA ; Yafei ZHANG
Organ Transplantation 2024;15(6):928-934
Objective To explore the learning curve of robotic-assisted kidney transplantation(RAKT).Methods The clinical data of 96 consecutive RAKT patients performed by the same surgical team were retrospectively analyzed.The arterial anastomosis time,venous anastomosis time,ureteral anastomosis time,hospital stay,and blood loss were selected as evaluation indicators.The learning curve of RAKT was analyzed using the cumulative sum(CUSUM),and the curve was divided into the learning improvement stage and the proficient mastery stage according to the learning curve.The learning curve was verified by comparing the general data and surgical data of patients in different learning stages,and the clinical efficacy of each stage was analyzed.Results The optimal fitting equation of the learning curve reached its peak at the 33rd case,which was the minimum number of surgeries required to master RAKT.There was no statistically significant difference in age,gender,dialysis type,previous abdominal surgery history,number of donor renal arteries,and preoperative serum creatinine between the learning improvement group and the proficient mastery group(all P>0.05).Compared with the learning improvement stage,the body mass index(BMI)was higher,and the number of right donor kidney was increased compared to the left donor kidney in the proficient mastery stage(both P<0.05).There were no significant differences in arterial anastomosis time,ureteral anastomosis time,postoperative serum creatinine,and complications between the two groups(all P>0.05).The iliac vessel dissection time,warm ischemia time,venous anastomosis time,blood loss,and hospital stay in the proficient mastery stage were superior to those in the learning improvement stage,with statistically significant differences(all P<0.05).Conclusions RAKT requires at least 33 cases to cross the learning curve.There is no difference in complications and recovery of transplant renal function between the learning improvement stage and the proficient mastery stage.
4.The observation of the effect led by the enterostomal therapist of platelet-rich plasma combined with wet dressings in the treatment of postoperative chronic wounds
Zhenlan XIA ; Xiaojun YANG ; Yonglin ZHOU ; Yixi YANG ; Yueling CHEN ; Liping CHEN ; Zexuan LIU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(23):1761-1767
Objective:To explore the application effect of a multidisciplinary collaborative model led by stomatognathic therapists, utilizing a combination of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and moist wound dressings in the comprehensive treatment of postoperative chronic wounds, and to provide references and guidance for improving the clinical practice and management level of patients with chronic wounds.Methods:This was a prospective randomized controlled trial. Eighty-eight patients with postoperative non-healing chronic wounds who visited the Chronic Wound Care Clinic of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University from October 2018 to February 2023 were conveniently sampled. They were randomly divided into two groups using a coin toss method: the control group ( n = 41) received standard moist wound dressing therapy, while the experimental group ( n = 47) received comprehensive treatment based on PRP combined with moist wound dressings. This treatment, led by enterostoml therpist, involved the innovative nursing technique of simultaneous injection of PRP and coagulant mixture via a three-way connector and covering with ultra-thin foam dressing. The Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH) score, wound area healing index (WSHI), pain level during dressing change, wound healing time, and treatment satisfaction rate were observed in both groups. Results:Among 88 cases, there were 25 females and 16 males in the control group, aged 58.00 (37.00 ± 79.00) years old. There were 31 females and 16 males in the experimental group, aged 57.00 (35.00 ± 72.00) years old. The median PUSH scores of the experimental group on the 7th, 14th, and 21th day after wound treatment were 11.00, 9.00, and 7.00, respectively, which were better than those of the control group, which were 13.00, 11.00, and 9.00. The median WSHI scores were 0.35, 0.58, and 0.84 for the experimental group, respectively, which were better than those of the control group, which were 0.09, 0.30, and 0.50. The differences between the two groups were statistically significant ( Z values ranged from 4.08 to 8.20, all P<0.01). On the 7th, 14th, and 21st day of treatment, the pain scores of the experimental group were 3.00 (2.00,3.00), 2.00 (1.00, 2.00), 0.00 (0.00,1.00) points, respectively, which were lower than the 3.00 (3.00,3.50), 2.00 (2.00,3.00), and 2.00 (1.00, 2.00) points of the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( Z values were 2.16, 3.38, 6.14, all P<0.05). The healing time in the experimental group was (37.04 ± 25.33) days, which was shorter than that in the control group, (52.88 ± 36.58) days, and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 5.53, P<0.05). The satisfaction rate in the experimental group was 97.87% (46/47), significantly higher than 87.80% (36/41) in the control group ( χ2 = 3.13, P<0.05). Conclusions:Under the leadership of stomatognathic therapists, the multidisciplinary collaborative model, employing comprehensive treatment techniques centered around PRP combined with moist wound dressings, demonstrated significant therapeutic efficacy for postoperative chronic wounds including shortening healing time, accelerating healing speed, reducing wound pain, and improving patient satisfaction, indicating high clinical application value and social benefits.
5.Study on Improvement Effects of Polygonum orientale Flower Extract on Hypoxia-reoxygenation Injury of H 9c2 Cardiomyocytes
Yueting LI ; Ting LIU ; Qiong WU ; Dingyan LU ; Mingjin WANG ; Yonglin WANG ; Yongjun LI ; Meng ZHOU ; Chunhua LIU
China Pharmacy 2021;32(11):1304-1312
OBJECTIVE:To study the improvement effects and mechanism of Polygonum orientale flower extract on hypoxia- reoxygenation injury of H 9c2 cardiomyocytes. METHODS :H9c2 cardiomyocytes were divided into normal control group ,model group and low- ,medium- and high-concentrations groups of P. orientale flower extract (20,40,80 μg/mL). Except for normal control group ,other groups were given 800 μmol/L CoCl2 to induce hypoxia-reoxygenation injury model. Cell apoptosis was observed. The levels of Ca 2+(in cytoplasm ),mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP),ATP enzyme (Na+-K+-ATP enzyme ,Ca2+-Mg2+-ATP enzyme) activities, the ratio of cytochrome c (Cyto c ), protein in cytosol to mitochondria ,phosphorylation levels of reperfusion injury salvage kinase (RISK) signaling pathwayrelated protein [protein kinase B (Akt)and extracellular signal regulated kinase 1/2(ERK1/2)] as well as protein expression of HIF- 1 α were detected respectively. In addition,the cells were divided into normal control group ,model group and P. orientale flower extract group (80 μ g/mL),PI3K inhibitor LY294002+CoCl2 group(15 μmol/L LY294002+80 μmol/L ,LY294002+P. orientale flower extract group (15 μmol/L LY294002+80 μg/mL P. orientale flower extract ),MEK inhibitor PD98059+CoCl2 group(25 μmol/L PD98059+800 μmol/L CoCl2),PD98059+P. orientale flower extract group (25 μmol/L PD98059+80 μg/mL P. orientale flower extract ). After cultured by the same method ,the phosphorylation levels of Akt protein and ERK1/2 protein in the cells were measured to verify the activation of P. orientale flower extract to RISK signaling pathway. RESULTS:Compared with model group ,nuclear pyknosis and the number of apoptotic bodies were reduced in different concentrations groups of P. orientale flower extract. ROS level ,Ca2+ level(except for low-concentration group ),MMP,ratio of Cyto c in cytoplasm to Cyto c in mitochondria ,protein expression of HIF- 1α were decreased significantly(P<0.05 or P<0.01); the activity of ATP enzyme (except for the low-concentration group ),Akt protein and ERK 1/2 protein phosphorylation level were significantly increased (P<0.01). After treated with PI 3K inhibitor LY 294002 and MEK inhibitor PD 98059,Akt protein and ERK 1/2 protein phosphorylation level in cadiomyocyte were decreased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS :P. orientale flower extract can improve hypoxia-reoxygenation injury of H 9c2 cardiomyocytes,the mechanism of which may be associated with inhibiting cardiomyocyte apoptosis ,improving ATPase activity ,protecting mitochondria ,regulating RISK signaling pathway related proteins and HIF- 1α protein expression.
6.Effect of D-dimer combined with risk score in screening of acute aortic dissection
Yongzhi ZHOU ; Wenge LIU ; Guofeng ZHAO ; Changsheng XU ; Shaolei MA ; Yonglin QIN
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2019;26(5):587-590
Objective To discuss the diagnostic value of a diagnostic strategy combining D-dimer and aortic dissection detection risk score (ADDRS) for patients with acute aortic dissection (AAD). Methods The clinical data of 750 patients with suspected AAD in emergency department of Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University from January 2016 to January 2018 were retrospectively analyzed, including medical history, gender, age, chief complaint, physical examination, diagnostic imaging data and D-dimer levels on admission. ADDRS = 0 was defined as low risk group, ADDRS = 1 as medium risk group, ADDRS≤1 as non-high risk group,whereas ADDRS > 1 as high risk group. The clinical characteristics of AAD and non-AAD patients, ADDRS, D-dimer, and the diagnostic ability of D-dimer (the cutoff value of 500 μg/L) for AAD in different risk groups were observed. Results AAD was diagnosed in 79 of 750 (10.53%) patients. Of the 256 (34.13%) patients in low risk group, 5 patients were diagnosed with AAD. The medium risk group had 337 (44.93%) patients, including 44 cases with AAD. The high risk group had 157 (20.93%) patients, including 30 cases with AAD. In AAD patients, the proportion of male and hypertension, the incidence of ADDRS risk markers (including abrupt onset of pain, severe pain intensity, ripping or tearing pain, pulse deficit or systolic blood pressure differential of upper limb, focal neurological deficit, recent aortic manipulation, known thoracic aortic aneurysm) and the D-dimer levels in AAD group were significantly higher than those of non-AAD patients [male: 82.28% (65/79) vs. 59.76% (401/671), hypertension: 81.01% (64/79) vs. 41.43% (278/671), abrupt onset of pain: 78.48% (62/79) vs. 39.94% (268/671), severe pain intensity: 78.48% (62/79) vs. 50.52% (339/671), ripping or tearing pain: 32.91% (26/79) vs. 0.75% (5/671), pulse deficit or systolic blood pressure differential of upper limb: 15.19% (12/79) vs. 0.15% (1/671), focal neurological deficit: 7.59% (6/79) vs. 1.64% (11/671), recent aortic manipulation: 6.33% (5/79) vs. 0.30% (2/671), known thoracic aortic aneurysm: 15.19% (12/79) vs. 0.30% (2/671), D-dimer (μg/L): 1 160 (588, 3 340) vs 135 (56, 478), all P < 0.05], the proportion of diabetics was significantly lower than that of non-AAD patients [7.59% (6/79) vs. 18.78% (126/671), P < 0.05]. The positive predictive values of D-dimer for AAD diagnosis in the low risk group and the non-high-risk groups (including low and medium risk groups) were lower than that in the high risk group (8.62%, 26.32% vs. 40.91%), the negative predictive values of D-dimer were higher in the low risk group and non-high-risk groups than that in the high risk group (100.00%, 99.05% vs. 96.70%), missed diagnosis rates were higher than that in high risk group (0, 0.95%, vs. 3.30%). Conclusion In the high risk group, D-dimer≥500 μg/L is helpful for diagnosis of AAD; and in low risk group or non-high-risk group, D-dimer < 500 μg/L can efficiently and accurately exclude AAD.
7.Correlation between TEM1 expression and efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with gastric cancer
Junxia TANG ; Ziying DAI ; Tingting PAN ; Yonglin CHEN ; Yongning ZHOU ; Quanlin GUAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2019;46(4):173-177
Objective: To detect the expression of P53, human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER-2), and tumor endothelial marker 1 (TEM1) in gastric cancer tissues, analyze their correlation with clinical efficacy, and explore their potential roles as biomarkers for neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Methods: Sixty-three patients with gastric cancer who underwent fluorouracil-based neoadjuvant che-motherapy in The First Hospital of Lanzhou University from May 2015 to May 2017 were enrolled. Using immunohistochemistry, the expression of P53, Her2, and TEM1 was detected in 63 gastric cancer specimens before neoadjuvant chemotherapy. The efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy was assessed by imaging. The relationship between the expression of P53, HER-2, and TEM1 and the effi-cacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy was analyzed. Results: The total effective rate of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in 63 patients with advanced gastric cancer was 69.8%, with 2, 7, and 35 patients achieving complete remission, partial remission, and stable disease, re-spectively. Disease progression was noted in 19 patients. Univariate analysis revealed that patients positive for TEM1 and having high T stage had a poor response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (P<0.05); furthermore, location, differentiation, and size of tumor; P53 posi-tivity (P=0.488); and Her-2 positivity (P=0.106) were not associated with the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for gastric cancer. Multivariate analysis revealed that TEM1 positivity and a higher T stage could be factors that predicted the response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with advanced gastric cancer. Conclusions: TEM1, as a marker of tumor stroma, may be an important molec-ular biological indicator that predicts the poor response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with gastric cancer.
8.A comparative study of 3 types of myopia screening methods among children and adolescents
Chinese Journal of School Health 2019;40(10):1542-1544
Objective:
This study aimed to evaluate the validity and predictive value of different methods for myopia screening, and to provide the most effective method of myopia screening.
Methods:
A total of 7 441 students of grade 1-12 selected from 36 primary and middle schools in 12 counties in Jiangsu Province were enrolled in this study for ophthalmological examination, and uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA, Plan A), noncycloplegic autorefraction (NCAR, Plan B) and combination of UCVA and NCAR (Plan C) were included in the examination. Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve was performed to determine the cut-off values (The gold standard is cycloplegic refraction: SE≤0.5 D), and positive predictive value, sensitivities, specificities and other indicators of three screening tests were compared and calculated.
Results:
The AUC of the combination test for uncorrected visual acuity(UCVA) and noncycloplegic autorefraction (NCAR) was nearly 1(0.91, 95%CI=0.90-0.92), and the sensitivity, specificity, Yoden index, diagnostic coincidence rate, positive predictive value and negative predictive value were 92.4%,89.5%,0.82,91.1%,91.3%,90.8%, respectively, but the index of the younger pupils in primary schools was relatively low. The result of screening plan A for students of middle and high school students was the closest to that of myopia diagnosis.
Conclusion
Combination test, which was recommended by China National Health Commission, can be a practical solution for school students for myopic screening. Under the condition of no mydriatic refraction, Plan A could be considered for myopia screening especially for middle and high school students. For the younger pupils, it is suggested to use the internationally recommended myopia screening strategy, that is, SE ≤ 0.50D after mydriasis.
9. Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension in adult residents in Jiangsu province
Jian SU ; Lan CUI ; Wencong DU ; Weigang MIAO ; Jinyi ZHOU ; Yonglin ZHOU ; Yu QIN
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2019;40(9):1139-1144
Objective:
To investigate the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension in adult residents in Jiangsu province and provide evidence for the prevention and control of hypertension.
Methods:
A population-based cardiovascular disease screening project was conducted during 2015-2018 in Jiangsu, a total of 95 348 community-dwelling adults aged 35-75 years from 6 project areas were included in the study. The prevalence rate of hypertension and rates of awareness, treatment and control of hypertension in the adults with different characteristics were analyzed. Multilevel model was applied to identify the influencing factors.
Results:
Among 95 348 adults surveyed, 54 407 were hypertensive, the standardized prevalence rate was 48.1
10.Ketamine induces apoptosis of human uroepithelial SV-HUC-1 cells
Liang HUANG ; Zhengyan TANG ; Dongjie LI ; Guilin WANG ; Ke HUANG ; Jie ZHOU ; Yonglin LI ; Benmin GAO ; Junjie CHEN
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2014;(7):703-707
Objective:To determine the effect of ketamine on the apoptosis of human uroepithelial cells (SV-HUC-1) and the pathogenesis of ketamine-associated cystitis. Methods:SV-HUC-1 cells were cultured under various concentrations of ketamine and different time. Flow cytometry was used to analyze the rate of cell apoptosis. hTe protein levels of Bax, Bcl-2, pro-caspase-3, and cleaved caspase-3 were detected by Western blot. Results:Compared with the control group, the apoptotic rate of ketamine cultured SV-HUC-1 cells increased. hTe expression of Bax increased, Bcl-2 expression decreased, and Bax/Bcl-2 in the ketamine cultured SV-HUC-1 cells was signiifcantly higher. hTe protein level of pro-caspase-3 was signiifcantly lower, and that of cleaved caspase-3 was signiifcantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05), positively correlated with the dose of ketamine and time of culture (P<0.05). Conclusion:Ketamine can induce the apoptosis of SV-HUC-1 cells in a dose and time dependent manner.


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