1.Effect of Linggui Zhugantang on Mitochondrial Fusion-fission and Sirt3/ AMPK Signaling Pathway in Chronic Heart Failure Rats After Myocardial Infarction
Juan YAO ; Rui DING ; Xiangyang LI ; Tongjuan TANG ; Wanwan WU ; Kedong WEI ; Shaohua XU ; Liang WANG ; Peng ZHOU ; Jinling HUANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(3):1-9
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Linggui Zhugantang on mitochondrial fission and fusion and silencing information regulator 3(Sirt3)/adenosine monophosphate dependent protein kinase (AMPK) signaling pathway in chronic heart failure (CHF) rats after myocardial infarction (MI). MethodSD rats randomly divide into sham operation group (normal saline ,thread only without ligature), model group (normal saline, ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery proximal to the heart), Linggui Zhugantang group (4.8 g·kg-1) and Captopril group (0.002 57 g·kg-1), with 10 rats in each group. Administere drug continuously for 28 days. Echocardiography detected cardiac function parameters. Hematoxylin eosin (HE) staining observed the pathological changes of the heart. Immunofluorescence detected the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS). JC-1 detect mitochondrial membrane potential. Colorimetry measure adenosine triphosphate (ATP), superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), mitochondrial respiratory chain complex activity (Ⅰ-Ⅳ). TdT-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining detected the apoptosis rate of myocardial tissue. Western blot detected protein expression levels of Sirt3, phosphorylated AMPK (p-AMPK), phosphorylated dynamic-related protein 1(p-Drp1), mitochondrial fission protein 1(Fis1), mitochondrial fission factor (MFF), optic atrophy protein 1(OPA1). ResultCompared to the sham group, the left ventricular end diastolic diameter (LVIDd) and left ventricular end systolic diameter (LVIDs) were significantly increased in model group (P<0.01), while the left ventricular short axis shortening rate (LVFS) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) were significantly decreased (P<0.01). There were inflammatory cell infiltration and obvious pathological injury in myocardial tissue. ROS, MDA levels and myocardial cell apoptosis rate were significantly increased (P<0.01), SOD level, ATP content, and membrane potential were significantly decreased (P<0.01). The activity of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes (Ⅰ-Ⅳ) was significantly decreased (P<0.01). Levels of p-Drp1, Fis1, MFF proteins were significantly up-regulated (P<0.01), while Sirt3, p-AMPK, OPA1 proteins level were significantly down-regulated (P<0.01). Compared with model group, LVIDd and LVIDs were significantly decreased (P<0.01), LVEF and LVFS were significantly increased (P<0.01). Inflammatory cell infiltration and pathological damage of myocardial tissue were significantly relieved. ROS, MDA levels and myocardial cell apoptosis rate were significantly decreased in Linggui Zhugantang group and Captopril group (P<0.01), SOD level, ATP content, and membrane potential significantly increased (P<0.01). The activity of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes (Ⅰ-Ⅳ) increased significantly (P<0.01),and p-Drp1, Fis1, MFF protein levels were significantly down-regulated (P<0.01), Sirt3, p-AMPK, OPA1 protein were significantly up-regulated (P<0.01). ConclusionLinggui Zhugantang can alleviate oxidative stress and apoptosis damage of myocardial cells, maintain mitochondrial function stability, and its effect may be related to mitochondrial mitosis fusion and Sirt3/AMPK signaling pathway.
2.Influence of individual factors and labor organization on musculoskeletal disorders of automobile manufacturing workers
Hong YIN ; Yong MEI ; Kangkang ZHANG ; Guobing ZHAO ; Qin LI ; Shaohua YANG ; Jiabing WU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2024;35(4):99-102
Objective To investigate the influence of individual factors and labor organization factors on work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in automobile manufacturing workers, and to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of WMSDs in automobile manufacturing workers. Methods In April 2020, 5564 workers in an automobile factory were selected by cluster sampling method. The prevalence of WMSDs was investigated by using the Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire, and the influence of individual factors and labor organization factors on WMSDs was investigated by using generalized estimation equation. Results The prevalence rate of WMSDs was 79.00% (4396/5564), and the prevalence rate of multisite WMSDs was 67.95% (3781/5564). The analysis of generalized estimation equation showed that doing the same job every day (OR= 1.478, P < 0.05), age ≥40 years (OR=1.416, P< 0.05), personnel shortage (OR= 1.356, P < 0.05), and work length of 6~10 years and 11~15 years (OR= 1.349, P< 0.05) were the main risk factors for WMSDs in automobile manufacturing workers. Shift work and working time > 40 hours per week increased the risk of WMSDs (P< 0.05). Male and adequate rest time were protective factors for WMSDs. The job correlation matrix showed that WMSDs in most parts had a positive correlation. Conclusions The prevalence of multisite WMSDs of workers in automobile manufacturing industry is high, and unreasonable labor organization is the main risk factor of WMSDs. Appropriate work breaks can effectively reduce the risk of WMSDs, and effective intervention measures should be carried out to prevent the occurrence of WMSDs in workers in automobile manufacturing industry. The generalized estimation equation can better analyze the influencing factors of WMSDs.
3.Efficacies of intravenous immunoglobulin for kidney recipients for clearing BK virus and treating BK virus nephropathy
Shaohua SHI ; Caixia WANG ; Xiaojun HAO ; Jun YANG ; Tingting LIU ; Xiaotong WU
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2024;45(1):41-46
Objective:To evaluate the efficacies of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in the clearance of Bovine Kobu (BK) virus and treatment of BK virus nephropathy (BKVN) in kidney transplantation recipients.Methods:From March 1, 2018 to March 31, 2022, the relevant clinical data were retrospectively reviewed for 13 kidney transplantation recipients with histologically proven BKVN on a full course of IVIG. The changes of serum creatinine and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) were compared before and after Month 1/3/6/12. Univariate Cox regression analysis was performed for examining the overall risk factors of BK virus clearance failure.Results:kidney transplantation (12 cases) and combined pancreatorenal transplantation (1 case) were performed. Among them, 9/13 patients were pathologically classified as stage A (early changes without tubular necrosis) and another 4 cases as stage B (active nephropathy with viral tubular necrosis). After IVIG dosing, all patients with BK virus in blood turned negative. Urinary BK virus DNA load of 7 patients with BK virus declined by 10 3 copies/ml, and 6 patients with BK virus in urine turned negative. Blood BK viral DNA load, urinary BK viral DNA load, GFR and serum creatinine before IVIG were 26 100 (1 000, 254 000) copies /ml and 1 450 (438, 7 480) ×10 6 copies /ml, (35. 36±14. 57) ml/min and (208. 50±66. 89) μmol/L, respectively, after 12 months of use of IVIG were 0、0(0, 0. 58) ×10 6 copies/ml、(46. 05±13. 00) ml/min and(175. 38±50. 64) μmol/L, the differences were statistically significant ( P=0. 012, 0. 027, 0. 046 and 0. 039) . Univariate Cox regression analysis showed that the overall risk factor for viral clearance failure was high initial viral load ( HR=0. 780, 95% CI: 0. 64-0. 98, P=0. 032) , concurrent transplanted kidney rejection ( HR=0. 847, 95% CI: 0. 52-0. 93, P=0. 013) and higher BKVN grade ( HR=0. 426, 95% CI: 0. 22-0. 81 , P=0. 010) were the overall risk factors for urinary BK virus clearance failure. No major adverse events occurred. Conclusions:IVIG may achieve a high efficacy of BK virus clearance. IVIG is effective in the treatment of BKVN. The graft renal function was stable or improved after treatment.
4.Screening and genotyping of Mur blood group among voluntary blood donors in the population of Hezhou,Guangxi
Weiquan YUAN ; Shaohua DING ; Jianmin LI ; Xueming WU ; Shengming WEN ; Houquan LIN ; Weisheng HE ; Xi-Aoming LI ; Jiajie ZHANG ; Longming XIAO ; Shengbao DUAN ; Shengwang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(7):773-778
Objective To screen the distribution frequency of Mur blood group among voluntary blood donors in Hezhou,Guangxi,and further analyze the molecular basis of of Mur antigen positive samples.Methods The Mur pheno-type of voluntary blood donors in Hezhou was serologically screened using microplate method,and the distribution frequency of Mur antigens in different ethnic groups was analyzed.Genetic typing was performed on these positive samples with PCR-SSP method to verify the accuracy of the serological method,and the genetic background was sequenced and analyzed.Re-sults Among 3 298 samples from voluntary blood donors in Hezhou,432(13.10%,432/3 298)were screened positive for Mur antigen,and PCR-SSP genotyping validation showed that all 432 samples were electrophoretic positive.Among them,the proportion of Han blood donors with positive Mur antigen was12.79%(331/2 587),Yao ethnic group was13.25%(64/483),Zhuang ethnic group was 16.51%(36/218),and no statistically significant difference was found in the three groups(P>0.05).Further sequencing results showed that 428 samples were GYP(B-A-B)Mur,also known as GYP.Mur type(12.98%,428/3 298),the other 4 samples were GYP(B-A-B)Bun,also known as GYP.Bun type(0.12%,4/3 298).Conclusion The Mur blood type frequency is high in the voluntary blood donors in Hezhou,Guangxi,and is predominant characterized by GYP.Mur genotype.Due to ethnic integration,no significant difference was noticed in the frequency of Mur blood type distribution between Han,Zhuang and Yao population.Therefore,conducting extensive Mur blood group antigen and antibody testing in Hezhou is of great significance for ensuring clinical blood transfusion safety.
5.Basic procedures and issue analysis of nursing systematic reviews
Lei FAN ; Jihong SONG ; Shaohua CHEN ; Xinru YANG ; Yaman ZHAO ; Jieling WU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(3):281-286
Through comprehensive and systematic collection of existing evidence,systematic review adopts clinical epidemiological methods,strictly evaluates the quality of evidence,qualitatively or quantitatively combines research results,and finally provides a reliable basis for solving a focused clinical problem.The number of systematic reviews has increased rapidly.With references to the Checklist,this review discussed the typical issues with current systematic reviews in nursing,and highlighted the crucial components for reporting systematic reviews at every essential step.
6.Effect of Leech Combined with Whole Scorpion Lyophilized Powder on Carotid Artery Thrombosis, Coagulation Function and Fibrinolysis System in Rats
Qingsong WU ; Shaohua JU ; Ling ZHOU ; Zhibin FU ; Youli TAN ; Ping LI
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(5):644-648
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the effect of leech freeze-dried powder combined with scorpion freeze-dried powder on carotid artery thrombosis in rats.
METHODS
FeCl3 was used to induce carotid artery thrombosis, and the experiment was divided into 6 groups: sham-operated group(sham group), model group, leech freeze-dried powder group(leech group), whole scorpion freeze-dried powder group(scorpion group), leech+scorpion half-dose group(half-dose group), leech+scorpion full-dose group(full-dose group), 6 rats in each group. The inhibition rate of bilateral carotid artery thrombosis was calculated after the final administration. The activated partial thromboplastin time(APTT), plasma prothrombintime(PT), plasma fibrinogen(FIB), and prothrombin time(TT) were measured by platelet aggregation and coagulation factor analyzer. The levels of plasma tissue-type plasminogen activator(t-PA) and plasminogen activatorinhibitor-I(PAI-I) were measured by ELSIA, and the thrombosis of each group was observed by HE staining.
RESULTS
Compared with model group, the wet weight and dry weight of thrombus were reduced in the leech, scorpion, half-dose and full-dose groups, and the full-dose group had the best effect in inhibiting thrombus formation. Compared with sham group, APTT, PT, TT was shortened, FIB content increased and t-PA level decreased in model group; compared with model group, APTT, PT, TT was prolonged, FIB content decreased and t-PA level increased in each dose group. The PAI-Ⅰ was not significantly different in each group. A large number of thrombus were seen in the blood vessels of model group. Compared with model group, there were significantly fewer thrombus in the leech, scorpion and half-dose groups, and almost no significant thrombus in the full-dose group.
CONCLUSION
Leech freeze-dried powder combined with scorpion freeze-dried powder inhibited carotid artery thrombosis in rats by affecting coagulation function and fibrinolytic system.
7.Establishment and validation of a fluorescence PCR with internal positive control for Mycoplasma detection
Yu LIU ; Yunyi WU ; Xiaoxiao WANG ; Shaohua LIU ; Shanru LIU ; Lei CHEN ; Long TIAN ; Zhongyang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2024;44(9):792-800
Objective:To establish and validate a fluorescence PCR with internal positive control for rapid Mycoplasma detection. Methods:A fluorescence PCR with internal positive control for Mycoplasma detection was developed and verified for its specificity, limit of detection, and robustness. A sample of fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTSV) virus strains was tested with this method, and the result was compared with those of culture method and indicator cell culture method. Results:The established fluorescence PCR had good specificity and could amplify 11 kinds of plasmids containing Mycoplasma 16S rRNA gene with high efficiency. There was no cross reaction with the genomic DNAs of Clostridium sporogenes, Clostridium acetobutylicum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enteritidis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans, Vero cells, RD cells, and SF9 cells. The amplification efficiency of the internal positive control was basically consistent with that of the target gene of Mycoplasma, suggesting that the internal positive control could be used to detect the presence of PCR inhibitors. The sensitivity of the established method was high, and the detection limit was 10 colony-forming unit (CFU)/ml for Mycoplasma fermentans, 5 CFU/ml for Mycoplasma arginine, 5 CFU/ml for Mycoplasma gallisepticum, 5 CFU/ml for Mycoplasma hyorhinis, 5 CFU/ml for Acholeplasma laidlawii, 5 CFU/ml for Mycoplasma orale, 5 CFU/ml for Mycoplasma pneumoniae, 5 CFU/ml for Mycoplasma synoviae, and 1 CFU/ml for Spiroplasma citri by 7500 Fast real-time PCR system. At the detection limit of each species, there was no significant difference in the positive detection rate using different thermal cycler types. The established fluorescence PCR, culture method, and indicator cell culture were performed to detect Mycoplasma in the sample of SFTSV virus strains, and the results all showed Mycoplasma contamination. Conclusions:The established fluorescence PCR has high specificity, sensitivity, and robustness, and can be used as an alternative method for rapid detection of Mycoplasma.
8.Investigation and analysis of indoor radon concentration of urban residents in Shiyan, China
Pei LI ; Wenshan ZHOU ; Fang WANG ; Liangliang GUO ; Shaohua YANG ; Tongqiang ZHAO ; Jiabing WU ; Rongbin SUN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2023;32(1):26-29
Objective To monitor the indoor radon concentration of urban residents in Shiyan, China, and to analyze the related influencing factors. Methods From April to July, 2019, RSKS standard detectors were used to measure the indoor radon concentration of 125 households in Shiyan, and the results were analyzed. Results The indoor radon concentration of residents in Shiyan showed a skewed distribution, ranging from 13.8 to 145 Bq/m3, and M (P25,P75) was 38.3 (29.0,62.0) Bq/m3. The estimated annual effective dose of radon and radon daughters from inhalation was 0.52-5.50 mSv, and M (P25,P75) was 1.45 (1.10, 2.36) mSv, which was consistent with literature. Building structure (H = 14.10, P < 0.001), floor (H = 24.41, P < 0.001), and geographical region (H = 8.963, P < 0.05) were influencing factors of indoor radon concentration, and the differences were significant. Conclusion The indoor radon concentration of urban residents in Shiyan is lower than the national standard limit. However, in daily life, it is still necessary to take appropriate measures to reduce the concentration of indoor radon as much as possible.
9.Clinical characteristics and prognosis analysis of TCF3-PBX1 fusion gene-positive childhood B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Shuquan ZHUANG ; Yongzhi ZHENG ; Jian LI ; Shaohua LE ; Hong WEN ; Xingguo WU ; Xueling HUA ; Hao ZHENG ; Zaisheng CHEN ; Kaizhi WENG
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2023;32(1):38-44
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of TCF3-PBX1 fusion gene-positive childhood B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL).Methods:The clinical data of 1 287 newly diagnosed children with B-ALL who were admitted to five hospital in Fujian province (Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Nanping First Hospital of Fujian Province) from April 2011 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. According to the results of TCF3-PBX1 fusion gene testing, all the patients were divided into TCF3-PBX1-positive group and TCF3-PBX1-negative group. The clinical characteristics, early treatment response [minimal residual disease (MRD) at middle stage and end of induction chemotherapy] and long-term efficacy [overall survival (OS) and event-free survival (EFS)] of the patients in both groups were compared. Kaplan-Meier method was used for survival analysis. The prognostic factors of TCF3-PBX1-positive B-ALL were analyzed by using Cox proportional hazards model. Among 83 children with TCF3-PBX1-positive B-ALL, the treatment regimens, risk stratification and efficacy evaluation of 62 cases were performed by using Chinese Children's Leukemia Group (CCLG)-ALL 2008 regimen and 21 cases were performed by using Chinese Children's Cancer Group (CCCG)-ALL 2015 regimen, and the efficacy and incidence of serious adverse events (SAE) between the two groups compared.Results:Among 1 287 B-ALL patients, 83 patients (6.4%) were TCF3-PBX1-positive. The proportion of patients with initial white blood cell count (WBC)≥50×10 9/L in the TCF3-PBX1-positive group was higher than that in the TCF3-PBX1-negative group, while the proportions of patients with MRD ≥1% on induction chemotherapy day 15 or day 19, and MRD ≥0.01% on induction chemotherapy day 33 or day 46 in the TCF3-PBX1-positive group were lower than those in the TCF3-PBX1-negative group (all P < 0.05). Univariate Cox regression analysis showed that MRD ≥1% on induction chemotherapy day 15 or day 19 and TCF3-PBX1 ≥0.01% on induction chemotherapy day 33 or day 46 were risk factors for OS and EFS (all P < 0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that MRD ≥1% on induction chemotherapy day 15 or day 19 was an independent risk factor for OS ( HR = 10.589, 95% CI 1.903-58.933, P = 0.007) and EFS ( HR = 10.218, 95% CI 2.429-42.980, P = 0.002). TCF3-PBX1≥0.01% on induction chemotherapy day 33 or day 46 was an independent risk factor for EFS ( HR = 6.058, 95% CI 1.463-25.087, P = 0.013) but not for OS ( HR = 3.550, 95% CI 0.736-17.121, P = 0.115). The 10-year EFS and OS rates of the TCF3-PBX1-positive group were 84.6% (95% CI 76.9%-93.1%) and 89.1% (95% CI 82.1%-96.6%), and the differences between the two groups were not statistically significant (both P > 0.05). Among 80 children who received standardized treatment, compared with children who were treated with CCLG-ALL 2008 regimen, the incidence of infection-related SAE was lower in children who were treated with CCCG-ALL 2015 regimen [0 (0/21) vs. 20.3% (12/59), χ2 = 5.22, P = 0.022], but there were no statistical differences in treatment-related mortality, relapse rate, EFS and OS between the two groups (all P > 0.05). Conclusions:Children with TCF3-PBX1-positive B-ALL have a good prognosis, and MRD≥1% at middle stage of induction chemotherapy and TCF3-PBX1≥0.01% at the end of induction chemotherapy may be influencing factors for poor prognosis. CCCG-ALL 2015 regimen can reduce infection-related SAE while achieving good efficacy.
10.Effect of CYFIP2 overexpression on biological function and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway of bladder cancer cell line T24
Ping XIAO ; Shaohua WU ; Xinsheng WANG ; Hong MU
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2023;46(2):116-121
Objective:To investigate the effects of cytoplasmic fragile X mental retardation protein 1 binding protein 2 (CYFIP2) overexpression on the biological functions and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways of bladder cancer T24 cells.Methods:The control group was T24 cells transfected with the empty pcDNA3 vector, and the overexpression group was T24 cells transfected with the CYFIP2 overexpression vector. The expression of CYFIP2 mRNA and protein was detected by reverse transcriptase, quantitative polymerase chain reaction, and Western Blot. The effect of CYFIP2 overexpression on T24 cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8. The effect of CYFIP2 overexpression on T24 cell migration and invasion was detected by Transwell. The effects of CYFIP2 overexpression on Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in T24 cells were detected by Western Blot.Results:Compared with the control group, the expression levels of CYFIP2 mRNA and protein were increased in the overexpression group (all P < 0.001), and the cell proliferation, migration, and invasion abilities were reduced (all P < 0.01). β-catenin, c-Myc, and Cyclin D1 protein expression were down-regulated in CYFIP2 overexpressed T24 cells (all P < 0.05), while the protein levels of p-β-catenin were increased ( P < 0.05). Conclusions:CYFIP2 overexpression can inhibit T24 cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, and its possible molecular mechanism is related to the inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.


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