1.Analysis of Cumulative Live Birth Rate of Selective Single Embryo Transfer by Time-lapse Monitoring System and Conventional Morphological Assessment in IVF/ICSI-ET
Guihong CHENG ; Aiyan ZHENG ; Jie DING ; Qinyan ZOU ; Yongle XU ; Rui ZHU ; Fuxin WANG ; Huihua WU ; Hong LI ; Qingxia MENG
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024;40(2):130-135
Objective:To analyse the clinical significance of selective single embryo transfer by time-lapse mo-nitoring(TLM)or conventional morphology assessment(CMA)in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm in-jection and embryo transfer(IVF/ICSI-ET),and to initially explore the predictive value of Raman spectral analy-sis of embryo culture medium for clinical pregnancy rate.Methods:The study is a prospective randomized con-trolled clinical trial.We assigned 139 patients treated with IVF/ICSI-ET in Reproductive and Genetics Center of Suzhou Municipal Hospital from April 2019 to July 2020,which were randomly assigned to either the CMA or the TLM group.We performed selective single-embryo transfer(fresh cycle and FET)after selecting the optimal em-bryos with TLM or CMA respectively.If the patient's first embryo transfer was unsuccessful,a second one would be performed to compare the differences in the cumulative live birth rate of embryo transfer and other pregnancy outcomes between the two groups.Meanwhile,we collected 15 μl of embryo culture medium at day 3 after IVF/ISCI fertilization for Raman spectroscopy analysis.Results:There were no differences in cumulative live birth,cu-mulative clinical pregnancy,cumulative premature birth,cumulative early spontaneous abortion,cumulative ectopic pregnancy and LGA or SGA between TLM and CMA groups(P>0.05).The Neonatal sex ratio in the TLM group was lower than that in the CMA group,but the difference was not significant(P>0.05).Raman spectros-copy analysis of embryo culture medium predicted the clinical pregnancy rate with 67.21%accuracy.Conclu-sions:In young women with a good ovarian reserve,the advantage of using TLM to evaluate embryos is not obvi-ous,so we should remain vigilant that embryo selection based on morphokinetic parameters may affect the sex ratio.Raman spectroscopic analysis of embryo culture medium is not yet able to effectively predict the planting ability of embryos.
2.Effect of ginseng polysaccharide on the expression of prostaglandin E2/6-keto-prostaglandin 1alpha in traumatic osteoarthritis model rats
Rui LI ; Guihong ZHANG ; Tao WANG ; Ping FAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(8):1235-1240
BACKGROUND:Ginseng extracts have been found to significantly improve osteoarthritis,but the therapeutic effects of ginseng polysaccharide extracts on osteoarthritis have not been reported. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of ginseng polysaccharide on the expression of prostaglandin E2/6-keto-prostaglandin F1α in traumatic osteoarthritis model rats. METHODS:Sixty male Sprague-Dawley rats were selected and randomly divided into healthy group,model group,ginseng polysaccharide low-dose group,ginseng polysaccharide medium-dose group,ginseng polysaccharide high-dose group and dexamethasone group.Except for 10 rats in the healthy group,the other rats were taken to establish traumatic osteoarthritis models.The healthy group and model group were given 0.2 mL of normal saline intraperitoneally.The low-,medium-,and high-dose groups were intraperitoneally injected with 0.1,0.25,0.5 μg/mL ginseng polysaccharide,respectively.In the dexamethasone group,0.2mg/kg dexamethasone(0.2 mL)was injected intraperitoneally.Injections were given once every 3 days,for 4 consecutive weeks.Serum prostaglandin E2 and 6-keto-prostaglandin F1α levels were detected by ELISA.The bone and joint function of rats were assessed by the Mankin's score.Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to observe the pathologic morphology of the knee joints of rats.Western blot and PCR were used to detect the protein and mRNA expression of tumor necrosis factor α and interleukin-1β,interleukin-10 in articular cartilage tissue,respectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the model group,serum prostaglandin E2 levels were decreased in the medium-dose group and dexamethasone group,while serum 6-keto-prostaglandin F1α levels were increased(P<0.05).Compared with the medium-dose group and dexamethasone group,the above-mentioned indicators were significantly improved in the high-dose group,and there was no significant difference between the medium-dose group and dexamethasone group(P>0.05).Compared with the model group,the Mankin's score was reduced in the medium-dose group and dexamethasone group(P<0.05),but there was no significant difference between the medium-dose group and dexamethasone group(P>0.05).Compared with the medium-dose group and dexamethasone group,the Mankin's score was significantly reduced in the high-dose group(P<0.05).The cartilage tissue layer of rats in the model and low-dose groups was significantly thinned,the cracks and chondrocytes deep into the bone layer were largely lost,the tide line was seriously broken and blurred,the collagen fibers in the synovial layer were increased and thickened,and a large number of chondrocytes were destroyed and arranged irregularly.These pathological changes were improved in the medium-dose group and dexamethasone group compared with the model group as well as improved in the high-dose group compared with the medium-dose group.Compared with the model group,the expression of tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β was reduced,while the expression of interleukin-10 was increased in the medium-dose group and dexamethasone group(P<0.05).These indicators in the joint were significantly improved in the high-dose group compared with the medium-dose group and dexamethasone group(P<0.05),but there was no significant difference between the medium-dose group and dexamethasone group(P>0.05).To conclude,ginseng polysaccharide can improve the inflammatory level and pathological morphology of traumatic osteoarthritis rats and reduce the Mankin's score.Its mechanism may be related to the regulation of prostaglandin E2/6-keto-prostaglandin F1α levels.
3.Effects of sodium oligomannate combined with high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on activity of daily living and intelligence level of patients with Alzheimer's disease
Junbo XIA ; Guihong JIAO ; Ning LI ; Yu WANG ; Yulong FENG ; Yanxia ZHU
Journal of Xinxiang Medical College 2024;41(8):755-761
Objective To explore the effects of sodium oligomannate combined with high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on the activity of daily living and intelligence level of patients with Alzheimer's disease.Methods A total of 100 patients with Alzheimer's disease admitted to Henan Provincial Staff Hospital from September 2021 to September 2023 were selected as the research subjects.These patients were divided into an observation group and a control group according to the random number table method,with 50 patients in each group.Patients in the control group were given high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation,and patients in the observation group were given sodium oligomannate combined with high-fre-quency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect the levels of amyloid β-protein(Aβ)142,tumor necrosis factor-a(TNF-a)and interleukin-6(IL-6)in patients of the two groups before and after treatment.Chemiluminescence was used to detect the levels of neurotransmitters in patients of the two groups before and after treatment.The mental symptoms of patients in the two groups before and after treatment were evaluated by the behavioral pathology in Alzheimer's disease rating scale,the intelligence level of patients in the two groups before and after treatment was evaluated by the mini-mental state examination(MMSE)scale and the Montreal cognitive assessment(MoCA)scale,the activity of daily living of patients in the two groups before and after treatment was evaluated by Alzheimer's disease cooperative study-activity of daily living(ADCS-ADL),and the quality of life of patients in the two groups before and after treatment was evaluated by the quality of life-Alzheimer's disease scale.Results Before treatment,the two groups showed no significant difference in the levels of Aβ1-42,TNF-α and IL-6(P>0.05);after treatment,the levels of Aβ1-42,TNF-α and IL-6 in both groups were lower than those before treatment,and the levels of Aβ1-42,TNF-α and IL-6 in the observation group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).Before treatment,there were no statistically significant differences in the levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT),acetylcholine(ACh),γ-aminobutyric acid(GABA),and Alzheimer-associated neuronal thread protein(AD7c-NTP)between the two groups(P>0.05);after treatment,the levels of 5-HT,ACh,and GABA in the two groups were higher than those before treatment,while the AD7c-NTP level was lower than that before treatment(P<0.05);after treatment,the levels of 5-HT,ACh,and GABA in the observation group were higher than those in the control group,while the AD7c-NTP level was lower than that in the control group(P<0.05).Before treatment,there were no significant differe-nces in the scores of paranoid and delusional ideas,hallucinations,behavioral disorders,aggressive behaviors,daily rhythm disorders,emotional disorders,anxiety and fear,and the total scores between the two groups(P>0.05);after treatment,the scores of paranoid and delusional ideas,hallucinations,behavioral disorders,aggressive behaviors,daily rhythm disorders,emotional disorders,anxiety and fear,and the total scores of patients in the two groups were lower than those before treatment,and the scores of paranoid and delusional ideas,hallucinations,behavioral disorders,aggressive behaviors,daily rhythm disorders,emotional disorders,anxiety and fear,and the total scores of patients in the observation group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).Before treatment,there were no significant differences in MMSE,MoCA and ADCS-ADL scores of patients between the two groups(P>0.05);after treatment,the MMSE,MoCA and ADCS-ADL scores of patientsin the two groups were higher than those before treatment,and the MMSE,MoCA and ADCS-ADL scores of patientsin the observation group were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).Before treatment,there were no significant differences in the scores of physiological function,mental function,behavioral ability and interpersonal relationship,and the total scores of patients between the two groups(P>0.05).After treatment,the scores of physiological function,mental function,behavioral ability and interpersonal relationship,and the total scores of patients in the two groups were higher than those before treatment,and the scores of physiological function,mental function,behavioral ability and interpersonal relationship,and the total scores of patients in the observation group were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Sodium oligomannate combined with high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation can improve the inflammatory state of patients with Alzheimer's disease,regulate neurotransmitter levels,alleviate psychiatric symptoms,enhance the intelligence level and the activity of daily living,and increase the quality of life.
4.Effect of Total Flavonoids from Vine Tea on Intestinal Flora of Mice Mode of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Chuting WANG ; Yi SUN ; Zhiwei CHEN ; Guihong WANG ; Guohua ZHENG ; Junjie HU
Herald of Medicine 2024;43(6):867-873
Objective To investigate the effects of total flavonoids from Vine tea on the intestinal flora of high-fat diet(HFD)induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)mice.Methods Twenty-eight mice were randomly divided into four groups:blank control group,model control group(HFD group),low-dose TF group(TF-L group),and high-dose TF group(TF-H group),with 7 mice in each group.Mice in the HFD group,TF-L group,and TF-H group were fed with high-fat diet(HFD)for 12 weeks,while those in the blank control group were fed a normal diet.After 12 weeks of high-fat diet feeding,mice in the TF-L group and TF-H group were orally administered TF solution at doses of 125 and 250 mg·kg-1·d-1 by gavage administration for 6 weeks of intervention.Pathological changes in the liver and intestine of mice were observed using hematoxylin-eosin(H&E)staining,and the expression levels of tight junction proteins between the epithelial cells of the colonic mucosa was analyzed by immunohistochemistry.ELISA kit was used to detect the level of serum inflammatory factors in mice.Changes of intestinal flora in mice were analyzed by 16S rRNA sequencing technology.Results Total flavonoids from Vine tea could effectively improve the pathological changes of liver and intestinal tract in mice,reduce the levels of serum inflammatory factors IL-6 and TNF-α,and promote the expression of tight junction proteins Occludin,ZO-1 and Claudin 1 in the colon.There were significant differences in the intestinal flora of the three groups of mice.Total flavonoids from Vine tea significantly decreased the ratio of Firmicutes to Bacteroidota(P<0.05),increased the abundance of Faecalibaculum,Ligilactobacillus and Lactobacillus,which resulted in the improvement of intestinal flora disorders.Conclusion Total flavonoids from Vine tea have certain ameliorative effects on high-fat diet-induced NAFLD,and the mechanism may be related to the promotion of intestinal barrier repair and the improvement of intestinal flora disorders.
5.Herbal textual research on Flos Trollii
Hongye CAI ; Jin WU ; Xuelian WANG ; Guihong WANG ; Zhilai ZHAN ; Guohua ZHENG ; Junjie HU
China Pharmacy 2023;34(21):2678-2683
Flos Trollii is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb in China. The 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (part 1) did not include the medicinal herb, its source is not clear, and there is a lack of relevantly systematic and comprehensive research. By consulting ancient Chinese herbal medicines, medical books and related literature, the textual research of Flos Trollii was conducted to verify the name, origin and producing area, so as to provide a reference for the clinical application and resource development of Flos Trollii. Through textual research, it could be seen that the name “Jinlianhua” was used as the correct name in the mainstream origin of the past dynasties, and there were still multiple synonyms such as Hanjinlian, Jinmeicao and so on, most of which originated from its growth environment and appearance. According to the distribution of varieties, it could be inferred that the mainstream origin of Flos Trollii in the Qing Dynasty and before was Trollius chinensis Bge. According to historical records, Flos Trollii were mostly produced in northern regions such as Hebei, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, etc., which was related to the fact that Flos Trollii liked cloudy, humid and cold environments. Based on the textual research results, the author suggested that the mainstream origin of the past dynasties T. chinensis Bge. should be selected for subsequent collection of Flos Trollii.
6.Effect and Mechanism of Osthole on Proliferation and Apoptosis in Human Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma HuCCT1 Cells
Dongjie DENG ; Li LI ; Chuting WANG ; Yi SUN ; Yan MENG ; Guihong WANG ; Guohua ZHENG ; Junjie HU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(20):54-60
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and mechanism of osthole on the proliferation and apoptosis in human intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma HuCCT1 cells. MethodThe effect of 10, 20, 40, 80, and 120 μmol·L-1 osthole on the proliferation of HuCCT1 cells was detected by the cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8). A blank group, and low-, medium-, and high-dose osthole groups (16, 32, and 64 μmol·L-1) were set up. The effect of osthole on cell clone formation rate was detected by colony formation assay. The effect of osthole on cell cycle and apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. The effect of osthole on cell apoptotic morphology was detected by Hoechst 33342 fluorescent staining. The effect of osthole on cell cycle protein cyclin B1, proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), cysteine-aspartic acid protease (Caspase)-9, Caspase-3, cleaved Caspase-9, cleaved Caspase-3, cleaved poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (cleaved PARP), B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-Akt), phosphorylated mammalian target of rapamycin (p-mTOR), and phosphorylated ribosomal protein S6 (p-RPS6) was detected by Western blot. ResultThe cell viability in the osthole group(40,80,120 μmol·L-1) decreased (P<0.05,P<0.01), with the half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 63.8 μmol·L-1 as compared with that in the blank group. Compared with the blank group, the osthole groups(32,64 μmol·L-1)showed reduced clone formation rate (P<0.01), increased number of cells in the G2 phase (P<0.05,P<0.01), decreased number of cells, increased pyknosis and fragmentation, increased apoptosis rate (P<0.05,P<0.01), down-regulated expression of cyclin B1, PCNA, Bcl-2, Caspase-3, Caspase-9, p-Akt, p-mTOR, and p-RPS6 (P<0.05,P<0.01), and up-regulated expression of cleaved Caspase-3, cleaved Caspase-9, and cleaved PARP (P<0.05,P<0.01). ConclusionOsthole can inhibit the proliferation and promote the apoptosis of HuCCT1 cells, and its mechanism may be related to the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway.
7.Development of adolescent health literacy evaluation scale under public health emergencies and its reliability and validity analysis in junior middle school students
Zhou WANG ; Tingye GAO ; Guangjian LI ; Jie ZHOU ; Yaping KONG ; Guihong FAN ; Qian BIAN ; Xing ZHANG ; Shijun ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2023;32(4):347-354
Objective:To develop and examine the reliability and validity of the adolescent health literacy evaluation scale under public health emergencies (AHLES-PHE) in junior middle school students.Methods:The initial version of AHLES-PHE was formed by combining the characteristics of public health emergencies and adolescent health literacy.The expert version of AHLES-PHE was formed by two rounds of Delphi expert consultation.Totally 1 729 adolescent students from three junior middle schools in Changzhou City were tested.The formal version of AHLES-PHE was formed through item analysis and factor analysis (structural validity). The content validity of the formal version of AHLES-PHE was evaluated by specialist analysis and sensibility analysis, and its correlation validity with the everyday health information literacy (EHIL) was tested.The internal consistency reliability, parity split-half coefficient and test-retest reliability were calculated.Results:(1)Item analysis: the correlation coefficient between the scores of each item and the total score of AHLES-PHE expert version was 0.420 to 0.722 ( P<0.01), and the CR of decision value was 10.140 to 66.980 ( P<0.01). (2)Validity analysis: the formal version of AHLES-PHE with 45 items and 8 factors was obtained by exploratory factor analysis.The 8 factors could explain 61.30% of the total variation.The fitting indexes of the confirmatory factor analysis model were χ2/ df=3.325, RMSEA=0.052, GFI=0.853, CFI=0.912, TLI=0.904, NFI=0.880.Sensibility analysis of the formal version of AHLES-PHE showed the Cronbach's α ranged from 0.957 to 0.958.The correlation coefficient between the total score of AHLES-PHE formal version and the total score of EHIL was 0.340 ( P<0.01). (3)Reliability analysis: the Cronbach's α coefficient and parity split-half coefficient of the formal version of AHLES-PHE were 0.958 and 0.975, respectively.The test-retest reliability of the formal version of AHLES-PHE was 0.753 ( P<0.01). Conclusion:The formal version of AHLES-PHE developed in this study has good reliability, structural validity and content validity, and the correlation validity with EHIL is common.This scale has a certain degree of applicability to the assessment of health literacy for junior middle school students under public health emergencies.
8.The experience of adult inpatients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome after surgery: a qualitative research
Chunyan GUAN ; Miao WANG ; Hongxia RUAN ; Jing QIU ; Xiaoli HUANG ; Guihong WU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2022;38(5):365-371
Objective:To explore the experience of the postoperative adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome from the patients′ angle and to provide references for improving the postoperative comfort of the patients.Methods:The phenomenology research method was adopted in this study. Thirteen postoperative adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome from Department of Otolaryngology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology participated in the in-depth interview with the interview outline. Data were analyzed by using Colaizzi′s phenomenological method.Results:Three level-1 themes and ten level-2 themes were extracted. The physical discomfort included throat discomfort, lacking of enough sleep at night, restricted diet, limitation in speaking. The negative emotion included the sense of worry, helplessness, fidget and regret. The wish of support included the wish of coping strategy and being understanded.Conclusions:The main uncomfortable experience of the patients is the throat discomfort which has the chain reaction and causes the other discomfort. So the nurses should inquire patients initiatively, cooperate with doctors and patients′ family members to relieve patients′ discomfort particularly at night, and then the patients′ quality of life, nurse-patient relationship and patients′ satisfaction may be improved.
9.Research progress and future directions of adolescent health literacy evaluation tools
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(12):1911-1914
Abstract
Health literacy is closely related to the response to public health emergencies. This paper begins with health literacy evaluation tools in adults, then focuses on recent progress made in health literacy evaluation tools in adolescents from the perspective of public health emergencies. The development of adolescent health literacy evaluation tools, health education and health literacy from the perspective of public health emergencies should be greatly enhanced, helping adolescents to better respond to public health emergencies and maintain their physical and mental health.
10.Intervention Effect and Mechanism of Celastrol on NASH Induced by Methionine-choline Deficiency Diet in Mice
Hui RAO ; Lei SHENG ; Danni WU ; Yong WU ; Junjie HU ; Guohua ZHENG ; Guihong WANG
China Pharmacy 2021;32(1):24-28
OBJECTIVE:To study the intervention eff ects and pot ential m echanism of celastrol on non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)induced by methionine-choline deficiency (MCD)diet. METHODS :Male C 57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into normal control group ,model group ,celastrol low-dose and high-dose groups [ 0.5,1 mg/(kg·d)],with 7 mice in each group. The normal control group was given a methionine-choline sufficient diet ,while the model group and administration groups were fed an MCD diet to induce NASH model. At the same time ,normal control group and model group were given polyoxyethylene castor oil intragastrically;administration groups were given relevant drugs intragastrically ;the volume of gavage was 0.1 mL/g,once a day , for consecutive 4 weeks. The liver morphology was observed ,and the pathological changes of liver tissue were observed by HE staining and oil red O staining. The levels of serum liver enzymes (AST,ALT),and the levels of lipid indexes (TC,TG)in serum and liver tissue were detected by enzyme method. The protein expression of NF-κB p65,TNF-α and IL-6 in liver tissue were determined by Western blotting assay. RESULTS :Compared with normal control group ,the volume of the liver was reduced and the color was yellow ,and the surface was rough in model group ;inflammatory cell infiltration ,fat vacuoles and lipid droplets aggregation were found in the liver tissue ;the serum levels of TC and TG were significantly decreased ,the levels of serum liver enzymes and protein expression of NF-κB p65,TNF-α and IL-6 in liver tissue were significantly increased (P<0.01). Compared with model group ,the liver surface of each administration group was ruddy and smooth without brown spots ,the inflammatory cells and fat vacuoles in liver tissue were reduced ,and the coverage area of lipid droplets was reduced ;the levels of serum TC and TG were significantly increased ,the levels of serum liver enzymes ,the levels of TG and protein expression of NF-κB,TNF-α and IL-6(except for celastrol low-dose group )in liver tissue were significantly decreased (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS : Celastrol can improve the liver injury of NASH model mice induced by MCD diet ,which is related to the reduction of TG accumulation in liver tissue and inhibition of the expression of inflammatory related factors.


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