1.Construction of eukaryotic expression vector for bacteriophage D29 LysinB/Holin and analysis of its bactericidal activity
Zhiyang XI ; Tong SONG ; Wentao WANG ; Wenxiao WU ; Yurong FU ; Zhengjun YI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2024;44(1):74-80
Objective:To construct a eukaryotic expression vector for bacteriophage D29 LysinB/Holin fusion protein and study its bactericidal efficacy against Mycobacterium tuberculosis ( Mtb) in a cell infection model. Methods:A recombinant plasmid pET32a-LysinB was constructed and induced to express LysinB. The polyclonal antibody against LysinB was prepared after the purification of LysinB. A recombinant plasmid pcDNA3.1(+ )-LysinB/Holin was constructed and transfected into mononuclear macrophages RAW264.7. After the expression of the prepared polyclonal antibody was identified, a cell infection model was established and the bactericidal efficacy of LysinB/Holin fusion protein was measured by acid-fast staining and colony counting.Results:The polyclonal antibody against LysinB was successfully prepared. The recombinant plasmid pcDNA3.1(+ )-LysinB/Holin could effectively express LysinB/Holin fusion protein in eukaryotic cells without inducing significant cytotoxicity. LysinB/Holin fusion protein was effective in killing Mtb in cells. Conclusions:The recombinant plasmid pcDNA3.1(+ )-LysinB/Holin has a better killing effect on intracellular Mtb without inducing obvious cytotoxicity against eukaryotic cells, showing a potential in the treatment of tuberculosis.
2.Expert consensus on surgical treatment of oropharyngeal cancer
China Anti-Cancer Association Head and Neck Oncology Committee ; China Anti-Cancer Association Holistic Integrative Oral Cancer on Preventing and Screen-ing Committee ; Min RUAN ; Nannan HAN ; Changming AN ; Chao CHEN ; Chuanjun CHEN ; Minjun DONG ; Wei HAN ; Jinsong HOU ; Jun HOU ; Zhiquan HUANG ; Chao LI ; Siyi LI ; Bing LIU ; Fayu LIU ; Xiaozhi LV ; Zheng-Hua LV ; Guoxin REN ; Xiaofeng SHAN ; Zhengjun SHANG ; Shuyang SUN ; Tong JI ; Chuanzheng SUN ; Guowen SUN ; Hao TIAN ; Yuanyin WANG ; Yueping WANG ; Shuxin WEN ; Wei WU ; Jinhai YE ; Di YU ; Chunye ZHANG ; Kai ZHANG ; Ming ZHANG ; Sheng ZHANG ; Jiawei ZHENG ; Xuan ZHOU ; Yu ZHOU ; Guopei ZHU ; Ling ZHU ; Susheng MIAO ; Yue HE ; Jugao FANG ; Chenping ZHANG ; Zhiyuan ZHANG
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2024;32(11):821-833
With the increasing proportion of human papilloma virus(HPV)infection in the pathogenic factors of oro-pharyngeal cancer,a series of changes have occurred in the surgical treatment.While the treatment mode has been im-proved,there are still many problems,including the inconsistency between diagnosis and treatment modes,the lack of popularization of reconstruction technology,the imperfect post-treatment rehabilitation system,and the lack of effective preventive measures.Especially in terms of treatment mode for early oropharyngeal cancer,there is no unified conclu-sion whether it is surgery alone or radiotherapy alone,and whether robotic minimally invasive surgery has better func-tional protection than radiotherapy.For advanced oropharyngeal cancer,there is greater controversy over the treatment mode.It is still unclear whether to adopt a non-surgical treatment mode of synchronous chemoradiotherapy or induction chemotherapy combined with synchronous chemoradiotherapy,or a treatment mode of surgery combined with postopera-tive chemoradiotherapy.In order to standardize the surgical treatment of oropharyngeal cancer in China and clarify the indications for surgical treatment of oropharyngeal cancer,this expert consensus,based on the characteristics and treat-ment status of oropharyngeal cancer in China and combined with the international latest theories and practices,forms consensus opinions in multiple aspects of preoperative evaluation,surgical indication determination,primary tumor re-section,neck lymph node dissection,postoperative defect repair,postoperative complication management prognosis and follow-up of oropharyngeal cancer patients.The key points include:① Before the treatment of oropharyngeal cancer,the expression of P16 protein should be detected to clarify HPV status;② Perform enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of the maxillofacial region before surgery to evaluate the invasion of oropharyngeal cancer and guide precise surgical resec-tion of oropharyngeal cancer.Evaluating mouth opening and airway status is crucial for surgical approach decisions and postoperative risk prediction;③ For oropharyngeal cancer patients who have to undergo major surgery and cannot eat for one to two months,it is recommended to undergo percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy before surgery to effectively improve their nutritional intake during treatment;④ Early-stage oropharyngeal cancer patients may opt for either sur-gery alone or radiation therapy alone.For intermediate and advanced stages,HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer general-ly prioritizes radiation therapy,with concurrent chemotherapy considered based on tumor staging.Surgical treatment is recommended as the first choice for HPV unrelated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma(including primary and re-current)and recurrent HPV related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma after radiotherapy and chemotherapy;⑤ For primary exogenous T1-2 oropharyngeal cancer,direct surgery through the oral approach or da Vinci robotic sur-gery is preferred.For T3-4 patients with advanced oropharyngeal cancer,it is recommended to use temporary mandibu-lectomy approach and lateral pharyngotomy approach for surgery as appropriate;⑥ For cT1-2N0 oropharyngeal cancer patients with tumor invasion depth>3 mm and cT3-4N0 HPV unrelated oropharyngeal cancer patients,selective neck dissection of levels ⅠB to Ⅳ is recommended.For cN+HPV unrelated oropharyngeal cancer patients,therapeutic neck dissection in regions Ⅰ-Ⅴ is advised;⑦ If PET-CT scan at 12 or more weeks after completion of radiation shows intense FDG uptake in any node,or imaging suggests continuous enlargement of lymph nodes,the patient should undergo neck dissection;⑧ For patients with suspected extracapsular invasion preoperatively,lymph node dissection should include removal of surrounding muscle and adipose connective tissue;⑨ The reconstruction of oropharyngeal cancer defects should follow the principle of reconstruction steps,with priority given to adjacent flaps,followed by distal pedicled flaps,and finally free flaps.The anterolateral thigh flap with abundant tissue can be used as the preferred flap for large-scale postoperative defects.
3.Survey on joint range of motion and muscle atrophy in Kashin-Beck disease patients in Shaanxi Province
Zhengjun YANG ; Hui NIU ; Hong CHANG ; Cheng LI ; Xianni GUO ; Xingxing DENG ; Jinfeng WEN ; Yijun ZHAO ; Qian ZHANG ; Feng ZHANG ; Cuiyan WU
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(3):470-477
Objective To describe the distribution characteristics of knee and ankle joint range of motion and muscle atrophy related indexes in patients with Kashin-Beck disease(KBD)in Shaanxi Province so as to explore the correlation of knee and ankle joint range of motion(ROM)with muscle atrophy indexes and provide reference for clinical characteristics analysis of KBD patients.Methods To investigate the registered KBD patients from KBD areas in Shaanxi Province,we measured the general demographic data of the patients were collected and the ROM of the knee joint(flexion and extension),the ankle joint(dorsiflexion and plantar flexion),and the muscle atrophy related indexes such as the upper arm circumference,thigh circumference,calf circumference and grip strength.According to the population characteristics,i.e.,gender,age,body mass index(BMI)and KBD grade,the median and quartile of joint ROM and muscle atrophy of KBD patients were reported,and then the differences in each index among different groups were analyzed.Partial correlation analysis was used to explore the correlation between indicators after controlling for variables such as gender,age and BMI.Results A total of 480 patients with KBD were investigated in this study,who consisted of 249(51.9%)males and 231(48.1%)females,with an average age of(63.10±7.32)years and an average BMI of(23.49±8.90)kg/m2.The knee flexion ROM,knee extension ROM,ankle dorsiflexion ROM and ankle plantar flexion ROM were[105.0(95.0,120.0)]°,[0.0(-15.0,0.0)]°,[5.0(0.0,15.0)]° and[20.0(15.0,30.0)]°,respectively,in KBD patients in Shaanxi Province.The left thigh circumference,right thigh circumference,left calf circumference,right calf circumference,and upper arm circumference were[43.0(40.0,47.0)]cm,[43.0(39.0,47.0)]cm,[29.0(27.0,32.0)]cm,[29.5(27.0,32.0)]cm,[27.0(25.0,30.0)]cm,respectively.The left hand grip strength and right hand grip strength were[13.4(9.5,18.4)]kg and[13.9(9.8,18.2)]kg,respectively.With the increase of age,the extension range of the left and right knee joints of KBD patients showed a decreasing trend(H=31.499,31.847;all P<0.001).The range of motion of bilateral knee flexion was higher in the normal BMI group than in the overweight or obese group,with statistically significant differences(H=7.753,12.333;P=0.021,0.002).The knee flexion,thigh circumference,and calf circumference of the left and right sides showed a decreasing trend under different KBD grades(H=14.345,17.256,8.000,8.462,8.558,9.633;all P<0.05).Correlation analysis showed that knee flexion ROM was positively correlated with thigh circumference,calf circumference,and grip strength in patients with KBD(all P<0.05).There was a positive correlation between knee extension ROM and thigh circumference in patients with KBD(P<0.01).Conclusion The impaired joint ROM and muscle atrophy are serious in KBD patients in Shaanxi Province,and there is a correlation between joint motion and muscle atrophy.
4.Effects of compound Duzhong Jiangu Granules on joint function and gut microbiota in patients with Kashin-Beck disease
Xi WANG ; Yu ZHANG ; Yifan WU ; Shujin LI ; Chaowei WANG ; Xi LYU ; Yuequan YUAN ; Yanli LIU ; Feihong CHEN ; Feiyu ZHANG ; Sijie CHEN ; Zhengjun YANG ; Gangyao XU ; Cheng LI ; Hong CHANG ; Cuiyan WU ; Xiong GUO ; Yujie NING
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2024;43(9):698-703
Objective:To investigate the effects of compound Duzhong Jiangu Granules on joint function and gut microbiota in patients with Kashin-Beck disease.Methods:A single group pre- and post-experimental design was conducted, the patients with Kashin-Beck disease were selected as the subjects in Xunyi County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province; and treated with oral administration of compound Duzhong Jiangu Granules (12 g/bag, 1 bag/time, 3 times/day) for a period of 1 month. The improvement of joint function was evaluated using the joint dysfunction index scoring method before and after treatment. Morning stool samples of patients were collected and the changes in gut microbiota were analyzed before and after treatment using 16S rDNA sequencing technology.Results:A total of 87 patients with Kashin-Beck disease were included, including 44 males and 43 females; the age was (60.38 ± 7.12) years old, and the body mass index was (23.67 ± 3.59) kg/m 2. The comprehensive scores of joint dysfunction index for patients with Kashin-Beck disease before and after treatment were (7.27 ± 2.05) and (5.86 ± 2.01) points, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 5.88, P < 0.001). The sequencing results of gut microbiota showed that there were statistically significant differences in the alpha diversity (chao1, observed species index) and beta diversity of gut microbiota in patients with Kashin-Beck disease before and after treatment ( Z = - 5.08, - 5.03, R = 0.09, P < 0.001). In the distribution of gut microbiota, Firmicutes was the dominant phylum, with relative abundances of 50.21% and 52.09% before and after treatment, respectively; the Bifidobacterium was the dominant bacterial genus, with relative abundances of 16.83% and 18.81% before and after treatment, respectively. At the genus level, a total of 17 gut microbiota genera were screened out, among which the relative abundances of Hafnia-Obesumbacterium, Gammaproteobacteria_unclassified, Acinetobacter, Pantoea, Leuconostoc, and Akkermanisia were significantly higher than before treatment ( Z = - 2.40, - 2.24, - 2.06, - 3.59, - 2.24, - 2.11, P < 0.05). The relative abundances of Dubosiella, Selenomonas, Anaeroplasma, Lachnospiraceae_ NK4A136_group, Rikenella, Prevotella, Megasphaera, Lactobacillus, Prevotella-9, Phascolarctobacterium, and Desulfovibrio were significantly lower than before treatment ( Z = - 9.38, - 2.61, - 2.18, - 8.43, - 2.45, - 2.46, - 2.49, - 7.29, - 2.29, - 2.55, - 2.08, P < 0.05). Conclusions:Compound Duzhong Jiangu Granules can effectively improve the joint function of patients with Kashin-Beck disease, and alter the diversity and richness of the gut microbiota community. It may reduce clinical symptoms in patients by regulating the structure of gut microbiota.
5.Visual analysis of application of blended teaching in the field of undergraduate nursing education
Junru LI ; Hongmei WU ; Zhengjun WANG ; Sijin LIU ; Xiaoxue WU ; Siyan LIU ; Lingrong XIAO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(10):1336-1343
Objective:To explore the application status, research hotspots and frontiers of blended teaching mode in undergraduate nursing education at home and abroad, so as to provide reference for related research.Methods:In Chinese, CNKI, Wanfang Database and VIP, and in English, Web of Science database were used as search sources. CiteSpace was used to conduct a quantitative analysis of the retrieved literatures published from 2008 to 2022.Results:A total of 43 literatures in Chinese and 83 in English were retrieved, and the number of publications showed an overall increasing trend. The research hotspots in China focused on education reform, online learning and curriculum system evaluation, and the research frontiers were network teaching, moral education and humanistic care. Foreign research focused on the choice of education model and emphasizes interaction, and the research frontier were to carry out innovative blended teaching and pay attention to the learning experience and learning environment construction of nursing students.Conclusions:In the future, blended teaching should pay attention to carrying out innovative research and dynamic evaluation and feedback of students' satisfaction. In particular, it is necessary to strengthen the cultivation of blended learning competence among nursing teachers, aiming to promote the knowledge and skills of nursing students, and continuously optimize and innovate the application of blended learning in the field of undergraduate nursing education.
6.Characteristics and influencing factors of emotional face recognition on Methamphetamine depend-ence adolescents
Lushi JING ; Yazhi WANG ; Ruili FAN ; Min ZHANG ; Zhengjun WU ; Tao JU ; Binbin WU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2019;28(5):443-447
Objective To explore the characteristics and influencing factors of methamphetamine dependence adolescents’ emotional faces recognition ability. Methods Eighty-six adolescents methamphet-amine addicts and 85 healthy volunteers were tested by a self-designed questionnaire and an experiment of e-motional faces identification. Results (1)There was no significant correlation between the emotional faces recognition ability of the experimental group with their age,education level and drug time (P>0. 05). (2)The correct number of positive(32. 58 ±8. 56),neutral (32. 76±8. 06),and negative(56. 28±20. 04) emotional faces recognition in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the control group of positive (35. 64±3. 91),neutral(35. 47±4. 00),and negative(71. 02±8. 62) emotional faces recognition(t=-3. 00,-2. 79,-6. 24,P<0. 05). Meanwhile,the response time of positive(( 401. 32± 175. 13) ms) and negative ((502. 08±194. 42)ms) emotional faces recognition in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the control group of positive((300. 83±139. 48)ms) and negative((379. 91±197. 30)ms) emotional faces (t=4. 15,4. 08,P<0. 05). Nevertheless,there was no significant difference between the experimental group((400. 90±174. 21) ms) and the control group ((356. 67±156. 70) ms) in the recognition response time of neutral emotional faces (t=1. 75,P>0. 05). Conclusion Methamphetamine dependence impairs the ability of adolescents’ emotional faces recognition,and their positive and negative emotional recognition abili-ty has processing defects. The ability of methamphetamine dependence adolescents to emotional faces recogni- tion is not affected by their age,education level and time of drug uses.
7. Clinicopathological characteristics of adult T cell leukemia/lymphoma
Yanping CHEN ; Zhengjun WU ; Wei LIU ; Jianping LU ; Jianchao WANG ; Weifeng ZHU ; Fangfang CHEN ; Lihua ZHONG ; Gang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2019;48(1):11-16
Objective:
To investigate the clinical presentation, clinicopathologic features, diagnosis and differential diagnosis of adult T cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL).
Methods:
Four cases of ATLL from Fujian Cancer Hospital between October 2017 and May 2018 were analyzed using hematoxylin-eosin and immunohistochemical stains and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for HTLV-1 provirus genes. The relevant literature was reviewed.
Results:
There were two males and two females, age range 38-80 years. All patients were from coastal cities of Fujian province. Clinical presentations including lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly and splenomegaly were detected in most patients; skin lesion, hypercalcemia and lymphocytosis were also commonly detected.Histologically, there was diffuse effacement of the normal architecture by tumor cells infiltration. The inflammatory background is usually sparse, with scanty eosinophils. The atypical lymphoid cells were typically medium to large sized with pronounced nuclear pleomorphism, irregular nuclei, chromatin clumping and prominent nucleoli. Blast-like cells with transformed nuclei were present in variable proportions. Giant cells with convoluted or cerebriform nuclear contours may be present. Rare cases may be composed predominantly of anaplastic tumor cells. Characteristic "flower cells" with large multi-lobated nuclei can be seen. The tumor cells were strongly positive for CD2, CD3, CD5, CD4 and CD25, but negative for CD7, CD8 and cytotoxic molecules (including TIA-1, Granzyme B and perforin). In three cases, the large transformed cells were positive for CD30. In one case, the anaplastic large cells were diffusely and strongly positive for CD30. All cases were negative for EBER, but positive for HTLV-1 provirus.
Conclusions
ATLL is a rare type of T cell lymphoma with unique clinical and pathological features, and should be distinguished from peripheral T cell lymphoma, NOS, ALK negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma and mycosis fungoides. Hypercalcemia, systemic disease, characteristic "flower cells" and specific immunophenotypic profile of CD3+, CD4+, CD25+, and CD7- are highly suggestive. However, ATLL can only be confirmed if the presence of HTLV-1 provirus.
8.Clinical efficacy of empathy nursing combined with venlafaxine slow release tablets for the treatment of depression
Jing WU ; Aifeng WANG ; Zhengjun XIAO
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2018;22(12):41-43,47
Objective To investigate clinical efficacy of empathy nursing combined with venlafaxine slow release tablets for the treatment of depression.Methods A total of 64 depression patients were randomly divided into study group (n =32) and control group (n =32).Two groups were all given venlafaxine slow release tablets,and the specific empathy nursing were additionally carried out in the study group at the same time.The treatment course lasted for four weeks.All patients were measured by the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale brief version (WHOQOL-BREF),Hamilton depression scale (HAMD),Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA) before treatment and 4 weeks after treatment.Results After 4-week empathy nursing intervention and drugs treatment,the total scores of HAMD and HAMA in the study group and the control group were decreased,and the study group decreased more significantly than the control group,and the study group was higher than the control group(P <0.05).The each item scores of WHOQOL-BREF were increased in both groups,and the study group was significantly higher than the control group (P < 0.05).Conclusion Empathy nursing combined with venlafaxine slow release tablets can improve depression,anxiety and other symptoms,and can improve life function,promote the patient's recovery and treatment efficacy,thereby to improve quality of life of patients.
9.Clinical efficacy of empathy nursing combined with venlafaxine slow release tablets for the treatment of depression
Jing WU ; Aifeng WANG ; Zhengjun XIAO
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2018;22(12):41-43,47
Objective To investigate clinical efficacy of empathy nursing combined with venlafaxine slow release tablets for the treatment of depression.Methods A total of 64 depression patients were randomly divided into study group (n =32) and control group (n =32).Two groups were all given venlafaxine slow release tablets,and the specific empathy nursing were additionally carried out in the study group at the same time.The treatment course lasted for four weeks.All patients were measured by the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale brief version (WHOQOL-BREF),Hamilton depression scale (HAMD),Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA) before treatment and 4 weeks after treatment.Results After 4-week empathy nursing intervention and drugs treatment,the total scores of HAMD and HAMA in the study group and the control group were decreased,and the study group decreased more significantly than the control group,and the study group was higher than the control group(P <0.05).The each item scores of WHOQOL-BREF were increased in both groups,and the study group was significantly higher than the control group (P < 0.05).Conclusion Empathy nursing combined with venlafaxine slow release tablets can improve depression,anxiety and other symptoms,and can improve life function,promote the patient's recovery and treatment efficacy,thereby to improve quality of life of patients.
10.Colorimetric Detection of Copper Ions Based on Surface Modification of Silver/Platinum Cluster Nanoenzyme
Liangliang WU ; Zhijuan QIAN ; Zhengjun XIE ; Yingying ZHANG ; Chifang PENG
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2017;45(4):471-476
A sensitive colorimetric method for the detection of copper ions (Cu2+) was developed based on the surface modification of silver/platinum nanoclusters (Ag/Pt NCs) and regulation of peroxidase-like activity. It was found that 3-mercaptopropionic acid (MPA) could inhibit the catalytic ability of Ag/Pt NCs; however, it lost the inhibition toward catalytic ability of Ag/Pt NCs after oxidized by oxygen through the catalysis of Cu2+. On the basis of this, a colorimetric method was developed for the detection of Cu2+ through measuring the colorimetric signal variation of the TMB-H2O2 reaction. This method exhibited high sensitivity and selectivity toward Cu2+ over a panel of other metal ions. The linear range was 10-100 nmol/L and the detection limit was 5.0 nmol/L (3σ). The above method was also applied to detect real water samples and spiked samples, and the results demonstrated that this method was simple with low cost.


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