1.Impact of preschool children s aquatic motor skill acquisition on their fundamental motor skill development
MA Feifei, ZHAO Guohui, SONG Wenjing, LIU Hongqiang, LUO Dongmei
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(7):1014-1018
Objective:
To investigate the impact of preschool children s aquatic motor skill (AMS) acquisition on their fundamental motor skill (FMS) development and the correlation between AMS and FMS development, so ao to provide a scientific basis for early childhood education and physical education teaching.
Methods:
From April to June 2024, 60 children, recruited by random sampling from a kindergarten in Taiyuan, were stratified randomly divided into an experimental group ( n =30) and a control group ( n =30). The experimental group were further divided into five classes of six each. They received AMS practice interventions twice weekly, 40 minutes per session, over eight weeks (16 sessions total) at a designated swimming center. The control group maintained their usual routine. Children s FMS and AMS were assessed pre and post intervention using the Test of Gross Motor Development-3rd (TGMD3) and Actual Aquatic Skills Test (AAST), respectively. Before and after test comparisons within and between groups employed t-tests, Wilcoxon signedrank tests, ANCOVA (including ranktransformed ANCOVA), and Cohen s d effect sizes were calculated for standardized mean differences. Spearman rank correlation was used to analyze relationships between FMS and AMS.
Results:
After the aquatic learning, the experimental group scored significantly higher than the control group on locomotor skills ( F=20.47, P <0.01, η 2=0.26), FMS ( F=4.59, P =0.04, η 2=0.08), and AMS ( F=109.71, P<0.01, η 2=0.79). The experimental groups improvement in locomotor skills 5.0(3.8, 7.3) versus the control group (2.8±2.5) yielded a medium effect size (Cohen s d =0.71); AMS gains in the experimental group [26.0(20.8, 28.0)] versus controls [1.0(0, 2.3)] showed a very large effect size (Cohen s d =4.73) (both P <0.01). Among preschool children, AMS acquisition was positively correlated with locomotor skills ( r =0.39) and overall FMS ( r =0.43)(both P <0.05). Skill specific assessments revealed lower proficiency in headfirst entry (immersion), treading water, and sagittalplane rotation.
Conclusion
Preschool children s acquisition of AMS has a positive effect on their FMS, with mutual facilitation between the two, especially in locomotor abilities.
2.Relationship between lung injury caused by cardiopulmonary bypass and acetyltransferase p300 in rats
Xiangli ZENG ; Junli LUO ; Song CHEN ; Wenjing ZHOU ; Hong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2024;44(3):339-343
Objective:To evaluate the relationship between lung injury induced by cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and acetyltransferase p300 (p300) in rats.Methods:Eighteen SPF healthy adult male Sprague-Dawley rats, aged 12-16 weeks, weighing 350-450 g, were divided into 3 groups ( n=6 each) using a random number table method: sham operation group (S group), CPB group, and CPB+ left lung ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) group (CPB+ IR group). CPB group was connected to CPB pipeline for cardiopulmonary bypass. The lung I/R injury model was prepared by clamping the left lung hilum for 45 min followed by opening during CPB, 30 min later CPB was terminated, and mechanical ventilation was continuously performed for 1.5 h before ending the experiment in CPB+ IR group. Arterial blood gas analysis was performed and oxygenation index (OI) and respiratory index (RI) were calculated before CPB, at 10 min after opening the lung hilum, and immediately after the end of experiment. The bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and left lung tissues were collected immediately after the end of experiment for determination of the concentrations of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in BALF and total protein in BALF and concentrations of IL-17 in lung tissues (by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay), expression of p300, phosphorylated p300 (p-p300), and acetylated histone H3 (AC-H3) in lung tissues (by Western blot) and expression of p-p300 (using immunohistochemical staining) and for microscopic examination of the pathological changes of lung tissues (under the light microscope) which were scored. Results:Compared with S group, OI was significantly decreased and RI was increased at 10 min after opening the lung hilum and immediately after the end of experiment, the lung injury score and levels of IL-6, TNF-α and total protein in BALF and IL-17 in lung tissues were increased, and the expression of p300, p-p300 and AC-H3 was up-regulated in CPB and CPB+ IR groups ( P<0.05). Compared with CPB group, OI was significantly decreased and RI was increased at 10 min after opening the lung hilum and immediately after the end of experiment, the lung injury score and levels of IL-6, TNF-α and total protein in BALF and IL-17 in lung tissues were increased, and the expression of p300, p-p300 and AC-H3 was up-regulated in CPB+ IR group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The mechanism by which CPB induces lung injury may be related to up-regulation of the expression of p300 and enhancement of activity of p300 in lung tissues and increased release of inflammatory factors in rats.
3.Associations of genetic variants in GLP-1R with blood pressure responses to dietary sodium and potassium interventions
Mingke CHANG ; Chao CHU ; Mingfei DU ; Hao JIA ; Yue SUN ; Guilin HU ; Xi ZHANG ; Dan WANG ; Wenjing LUO ; Yu YAN ; Ziyue MAN ; Yang WANG ; Jianjun MU
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(2):212-218
【Objective】 To investigate the association between genetic variations in the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) gene and BP responses to sodium and potassium intake. 【Methods】 A total of 514 subjects from 124 families were recruited in Meixian County, Shaanxi Province, in 2004, resulting in the establishment of a "salt-sensitive hypertension study cohort" . The subjects followed a dietary regimen which involved a normal diet for 3 days, a low-salt diet for 7 days, a high-salt diet for 7 days, and a high-salt potassium-supplemented diet for 7 days. BP measurement was conducted at different intervention periods, and peripheral blood samples were collected. Additionally, eight single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the GLP-1R gene were genotyped using the MassARRAY detection platform. 【Results】 The GLP-1R gene SNP rs9462472 exhibited a significant association with systolic BP, diastolic BP, and mean arterial pressure response to high-salt intervention. Similarly, SNP rs2268637 showed a significant association with systolic BP response to high-salt intervention. Furthermore, SNP rs2268637 was significantly associated with systolic BP and mean arterial pressure responses to high-salt plus potassium supplementation intervention. 【Conclusion】 Our findings indicate a significant association of genetic variations in the GLP-1R gene with BP responses to sodium and potassium intake. This suggests that the GLP-1R gene plays a role in the regulation of BP salt sensitivity and potassium sensitivity.
4.Effect of Lemiancao on Insomnia in Patients With Depressive Disorder
Lei LUO ; Wenjing XU ; Lixia LI ; Wei SUN
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2024;46(1):49-54
Objective To investigate the effect of Lemiancao on insomnia in the patients with depressive disorder.Methods Totally 79 patients diagnosed with both insomnia and depressive disorder from February to August in 2022 in Peking University Sixth Hospital were selected and classified into a control group(n=40)and a Lemian-cao group(n =39).The Lemiancao group received routine nursing and medical treatment combined with Lemian-cao training in the morning and evening every day,while the control group received routine nursing and medical treatment.The sleep status was evaluated based on the Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI),insomnia severity index(ISI),and 36-item short-form health survey(SF-36)before and after treatment.Results The general in-formation of patients showed no significant difference between the two groups(all P>0.05).After a 2-week in-tervention with Lemiancao training,the Lemiancao group showed lower PSQI and ISI scores and higher SF-36 score than the control group(all P<0.001).Conclusion Lemiancao training has therapeutic effects on in-somnia in the patients with depressive disorder.
5.Application of immersive virtual reality system for nasal anatomy in otolaryngology teaching for eight-year program medical students
Weini HU ; Yanlin LUO ; Wenjing LI ; Jia KE ; Li ZHU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2024;23(11):1506-1509
Objective:To investigate the effects of an immersive virtual reality system for nasal anatomy in improving the learning interest and theoretical level of eight-year program medical students for nasal anatomy in otolaryngology.Methods:A total of 57 medical students of the 2019 eight-year program in Peking University Health Science Center were divided into three groups naturally, with 19 students in each group. Two of the groups (38 students) were randomly selected as experimental group to receive traditional teaching in combination with the immersive virtual reality system for nasal anatomy, while the remaining group (19 students) served as control group to receive traditional teaching. The teaching effectiveness of the two groups was evaluated through questionnaire surveys and theoretical assessment scores in otolaryngology and nasal anatomy. SPSS 27.0 was used to perform statistical analysis. The two groups were compared using the independent samples t-test and the chi-squared test. Results:According to the survey results, both groups considered rhinology theory and anatomy learning as a challenge during rhinology internship. A significantly higher proportion of students in the experimental group believed that they gained the greatest achievement in rhinology theory and anatomy learning during internship, as compared with the control group (33/38 vs. 12/19, P=0.039). The theoretical score for nasal anatomy-related assessment was significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group [(19.0±1.3) vs. (18.1±1.3), P=0.024]. Conclusions:The use of the immersive virtual reality system for nasal anatomy in otolaryngology teaching can promote eight-year program medical students' interest in learning and improve teaching effectiveness.
6.Investigation and analysis of brucellosis cases in Shaanxi Province from 2020 to 2022
Boyan LUO ; Shoumin NIE ; Suoping FAN ; Cuicui REN ; Cuihong AN ; Wenjing WANG ; Dijia ZHOU ; Yangxin SUN
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2024;43(5):360-365
Objective:To learn about the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of human brucellosis in Shaanxi Province, and to provide reference for brucellosis prevention and control.Methods:Through the China Disease Control and Prevention Information System and the Shaanxi Provincial Brucellosis Prevention and Control Work System, report data and case investigation data on human brucellosis cases in Shaanxi Province from 2020 to 2022 were collected, respectively, and the epidemiological characteristics, exposure history and clinical manifestations of the cases were analyzed descriptively.Results:A total of 4 240 human cases of brucellosis were reported in Shaanxi Province from 2020 to 2022, with no death. The average annual incidence was 3.60/100 000, with an average growth rate of 22.33%. Cases of brucellosis were reported from January to December throughout the year, mainly from April to August, accounting for 63.40% (2 688/4 240). Cases of brucellosis were reported in 12 prefectures (including Yangling District and prefecture-level administrative divisions directly administered by the province) and 90 counties (districts and cities), accounting for 79.65% (90/113) of the total number of counties (districts and cities). The male to female ratio of the cases was 2.92 ∶ 1.00 (3 159 ∶ 1 081). The onset age was mainly from 30 to 74 years old, accounting for 89.81% (3 808/4 240). Farmer was the main occupation, accounting for 87.12% (3 694/4 240). A total of 4 223 cases were investigated in Shaanxi Province from 2020 to 2022, with the acute phase being the main stage of disease progression, accounting for 94.67% (3 998/4 223); hospitalized cases accounted for 59.79% (2 525/4 223); the main risk occupations of brucellosis were rearing and grazing, accounting for 78.43% (3 312/4 223). The main exposure routes were direct contact through skin and mucous membranes and respiratory infection, accounting for 95.07% (4 015/4 223). There were 4 015 cases with a history of contact with livestock and their products, with sheep being the main type of contact (accounting for 96.91%, 3 891/4 015), and the possible infection sites were mainly at home (58.53%, 2 350/4 015). The main clinical symptoms were fever, muscle and joint pain, fatigue and excessive sweating, accounting for 75.49% (3 188/4 223), 58.23% (2 463/4 223), 68.17% (2 879/4 223) and 63.65% (2 688/4 223), respectively. A total of 139 Brucella strains were isolated and cultured, with sheep type 3 being the main bacterial type, accounting for 75.54% (105/139). Conclusions:The epidemic of brucellosis in Shaanxi Province is showing a clear upward trend, and the scope of the epidemic is becoming wider and wider. The incidence of brucellosis is mainly in free-range households, and the course of the disease is mostly in the acute phase. Brucellosis is mainly caused through direct contact with the skin and mucous membranes and respiratory infections. The clinical manifestations are diverse but non-specific. It is necessary to effectively improve the personal protection awareness and level of high-risk groups to reduce the occurrence of brucellosis.
7.Gastric cancer cell-derived exosome miR-382-5p induced by Helicobacter pylori inhibits macrophage autophagy and promotes M2 polarization by targeting PTEN
Wenjing LI ; Kaiyun GUO ; Junzi LUO ; Yunxing HE ; Jie DUAN ; Na WANG ; Kunning WANG ; Yixin ZENG ; Xinyi LUO ; Yan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2024;40(6):1153-1159
Objective:To investigate the effect and mechanism of the gastric cancer cells-derived exosome miR-382-5p in-duced by Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)on the autophagy and polarization of macrophages,providing new clues for further elucidating the carcinogenic mechanism of H.pylori.Methods:Ultracentrifugation and exosome extraction kit were used to extract the exosomes re-leased by the H.pylori stimulated group and the blank control group AGS cells cells,then transmission electron microscopy(TEM),nanoparticle tracking analysis(NTA)and Western blot were employed to identify exosomes.qRT-PCR was used to detect the expres-sion of miR-382-5p in H.pylori induced AGS-derived exosomes.miR-382-5p mimic was transfected into THP-1 macrophages,then the expressions of autophagy markers(LC3Ⅱ,p62,and Beclin-1)were evaluated by Western blot,the number of autophagosomes was detected by immunofluorescence.The expression levels of PTEN protein,downstream proteins PI3K,AKT,mTOR and its phosphory-lated proteins p-PI3K,p-AKT,p-mTOR were detected by Western blot.Flow cytometry was used to detect the expression levels of macrophage phenotypic molecules CD206 and HLA-DR.ELISA was used to detect the secretion of cytokines TNF-α,IL-6,IL-10 and Arginase1 in macrophage supernatants.Results:The extracted exosomes were consistent with exosome morphology and highly ex-pressed the surface marker proteins CD9,CD63 and TSG101.Compared with the blank control group,the expression level of exosom-al miR-382-5p in H.pylori-infected group was significantly increased.miR-382-5p mimic transfection resulted in decreased expression of LC3 Ⅱ and Beclin-1 in macrophages,increased expression of P62 and decreased number of autophagosomes.Moreover,the protein expression level of PTEN was significantly decreased in the miR-382-5p mimic transfection group,while the expression levels of p-PI3K,p-AKT and p-mTOR were significantly increased.miR-382-5p mimic transfection also resulted in increased expression of mac-rophage M2 type marker protein CD206 and decreased expression of M1 type marker protein HLA-DR,as well as increased expres-sions of IL-10 and Arginine1,whereas decreased expression of IL-6 and TNF-α.Pretreatment with the pathway inhibitor BEZ235 par-tially reverses the effects of miR-382-5p on macrophage autophagy and polarization.Conclusion:H.pylori-induced gastric cancer cells-derived exosomal miR-382-5p suppresses macrophage autophagy and induces M2 polarization through down-regulation of PTEN ex-pression and activation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway.
8.Clinical characteristics of ankylosing spondylitis complicated with osteoporosis in different ethnic groups in Xinjiang
Jiao SUN ; Dong XU ; Shan CONG ; Wenjing DU ; Li LUO
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2024;28(7):483-487
Objective:To explore the status of osteoporosis in patients with ankylosing spondylitis in the Han and four other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang.Methods:From January 2019 to June 2020, 89 patients with ankylosing spondylitis who were hospitalized in the Rheumatology and Immunology Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University with complete data were collected. Age, sex, body mass index, course of the disease, blood calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, 25 hydroxy-vitamin D 3 level, Creactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, human leukocyte antigen B27, family history, peripheral joint involvement were analyzed between Han and ethnic minority patients. Extra-articular manifestations, presence or absence of fracture, and bone mineral density were analyzed with SPSS 26.0. Quantitative data were described using s and independent sample t-test. Counting data was described using n (%) and Pearson χ2 test. The rank sum test was used for econometric data and grade data that were not meet with normal distribution. Results:Among the 89 patients, 46 were Han and 43 were ethnic minorities, with an average age of (37.2±8.4) years. Seventeen patients had osteoporosis, of which 7 were Han and 10 were ethnic minorities. The mean age was (34.2±10.4) years. and the course of disease was (11.6±4.9)months. Among the patients with osteoporosis, the age of ethnic minority patients was younger [ethnic minority (25.4±10.7)years vs. Han (37.8±10.5)years, t=2.48 , P=0.021], and the duration of disease was shorter (month) [ethnic minority (5.4±2.6)months vs. Han (8.5±2.0)months, t=2.63 , P=0.015]. Conclusion:Although ankylosing spondylitis is mainly in young people, osteoporosis is not uncommon. Ethnic minority patients with ankylosing spondylitis complicated with osteoporosis are younger in age and shorter in course of disease than Han patients.
9.Efficacy and safety of 308-nm excimer laser and 308-nm excimer lamp in the treatment of 194 children with vitiligo: a retrospective study
Li LUO ; Bona ZHANG ; Wei WU ; Wenjing TANG ; Yuehua LI ; Xiaoli LIU ; Yanan MA ; Cuicui LI ; Mengyan QI ; Ni SUN ; Qiong SHI
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2024;57(8):721-727
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 308-nm excimer lamp and 308-nm excimer laser in the treatment of pediatric vitiligo.Methods:Clinical data were collected from children with stable vitiligo who received targeted phototherapy at the Department of Dermatology of Xijing Hospital from 2010 to 2015, and retrospectively analyzed. The patients were treated with either 308-nm excimer laser or 308-nm excimer lamp, and all were given topical drugs. The treatment lasted for at least 3 months, and follow-up for at least 6 months. The severity of vitiligo was assessed using the Vitiligo Area and Severity Index (VASI) score. The efficacy was evaluated after 3 months of treatment, and at least a 50% reduction in the VASI score (VASI50) was defined as "effectiveness". A logistic regression model was constructed using treatment efficacy as the dependent variable to screen factors related to the treatment outcome. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare skewed data before and after treatment. Adverse reactions during treatment were recorded to evaluate the safety of targeted phototherapy.Results:A total of 194 children with stable vitiligo were included, comprising 103 males (53.1%) and 91 females (46.9%), with the age being 6 to 14 (10.2 ± 2.3) years. Among them, 138 (71.1%) received 308-nm excimer laser therapy, while 56 (28.9%) received 308-nm excimer lamp therapy. The VASI score ( M [ Q1, Q3]) was 0.12 (0.05, 0.40) at the baseline, significantly decreased to 0.06 (0.02, 0.19) after 3 months of treatment ( Z = 12.02, P < 0.001). After 3 months of treatment, 52 patients achieved VASI50, and 30 achieved VASI75, resulting in an overall response rate of 42.3% (82/194). Specifically, in the 308-nm excimer laser group, 38 patients achieved VASI50 and 26 achieved VASI75, with a response rate of 46.4% (64/138) ; in the 308-nm excimer lamp group, 14 patients achieved VASI50 and 4 achieved VASI75, yielding a response rate of 32.1% (18/56). Univariate logistic regression analysis indicated that lesions located on the head and neck or the trunk were more prone to repigmentation compared with those on the limbs ( OR = 3.56, 95% CI: 1.15 - 11.02, P = 0.027; OR = 6.58, 95% CI: 1.81 - 23.96, P = 0.004, respectively) ; additionally, facial lesions around the eyes were more prone to repigmentation compared with lesions on other facial areas ( OR = 4.58, 95% CI: 1.10 - 19.11, P = 0.037), and hair involvement in vitiligo lesions on the head and neck made repigmentation less likely to occur compared with lesions without hair involvement ( OR = 0.31, 95% CI: 0.13 - 0.75, P = 0.010). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the periorbital region was the most favorable site for repigmentation among facial areas ( OR = 5.37, 95% CI: 1.18 - 24.34, P = 0.029), and hair involvement in vitiligo lesions on the head and neck was an independent risk factor for phototherapy-induced repigmentation ( OR = 0.28, 95% CI: 0.08 - 0.96, P = 0.042). Among the 194 patients treated with targeted phototherapy for 3 months, 33 experienced short-term treatment-related adverse reactions, including erythema, blisters, desquamation, itching, and pain; most adverse reactions were mild, and no severe adverse reactions were observed. Conclusion:Targeted phototherapy using 308-nm excimer laser or 308-nm excimer lamp was safe and effective for the treatment of pediatric vitiligo.
10.Environmental and Microbial Factors in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Model Establishment: A Review Partly through Mendelian Randomization
Zesheng LIN ; Wenjing LUO ; Kaijun Z ZHANG ; Shixue DAI
Gut and Liver 2024;18(3):370-390
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex condition resulting from environmental, microbial, immunologic, and genetic factors. With the advancement of Mendelian randomization research in IBD, we have gained new insights into the relationship between these factors and IBD. Many animal models of IBD have been developed using different methods, but few studies have attempted to model IBD by combining environmental factors and microbial factors. In this review, we examine how environmental factors and microbial factors affect the development and progression of IBD, and how they interact with each other and with the intestinal microbiota. We also summarize the current methods for creating animal models of IBD and compare their advantages and disadvantages. Based on the latest findings from Mendelian randomization studies on the role of environmental factors in IBD, we discuss which environmental and microbial factors could be used to construct a more realistic and reliable IBD experimental model. We propose that animal models of IBD should consider both environmental and microbial factors to better mimic human IBD pathogenesis and to reveal the underlying mechanisms of IBD at the immune and genetic levels.We highlight the importance of environmental and microbial factors in IBD pathogenesis and offer new perspectives and suggestions for improving experimental animal modeling. Our goal is to create a model that closely resembles the clinical picture of IBD.


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