1.Effect of tuberculosis prevention and control in Wuhan in 2016 - 2021
Zhouqin LU ; Yuehua LI ; Meilan ZHOU ; Zhengbin ZHANG ; Dan TIAN ; Jianjie WANG ; Aiping YU ; Gang WU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2024;35(3):73-76
Objective To analyze and evaluate the implementation effect of tuberculosis prevention and control program in Wuhan, and to provide reference for scientific formulation of tuberculosis prevention and control measures. Methods Using the National Tuberculosis Information Management System, descriptive statistical analysis was carried out on the medical record information of pulmonary tuberculosis patients registered in Wuhan , 2016 - 2021. Results A total of 34 937 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis were registered in Wuhan , with an average annual incidence rate of 49.85/100 000. The incidence rate showed a downward trend year by year, with a statistically significant difference in 2016—2021 (χ2trend = 708.387, P<0.001). The patients mainly came from referrals, accounting for 71.86%, and the proportion of referrals varied significantly among different years (χ2=355.541, P<0.001). The diagnosis type was mainly pathogenic negative, accounting for 49.12%. The proportion of pathogenic negative had statistically significant difference among different years (χ2=1 354.830, P<0.001). The proportion of patients cured and completed the course of treatment reached 93.98%, with statistically significant differences in the proportions among different years (cured, χ2=1 080.252, P<0.001; completed the treatment course, χ2= 933.655, P<0.001). The sputum examination rate of newly diagnosed patients in each year reached over 90%, and the overall completion rate reached over 95%. The proportion of positive pathogens showed an increasing trend year by year. Conclusion The overall epidemic situation of tuberculosis in Wuhan is declining year by year, and tuberculosis prevention and control work has achieved remarkable results. Active screening in key areas and populations should be strengthened, and prevention and control strategies should be formulated by emphasizing the key and difficult points.
2.Research progress in biological toxins
Yicheng LU ; Meng LI ; Ting LIU ; Hui ZHANG ; Nan LIU ; Zengming WANG ; Aiping ZHENG
Military Medical Sciences 2024;48(1):52-57
Biological toxins are toxic molecules produced by specific microorganisms,plants or animals.Due to their wide range of sources and high toxicity,the availability of protein and non-protein toxins is becoming increasingly important,some of which are used for military purposes and developed as biotoxin warfare agents.In this paper,the classification and mechanism of action of biological toxins are discussed.In addition,the strategies for prevention and control of biological toxins as well as their therapeutic applications are reviewed.
3.Intervention study of lung cancer patients undergoing postoperative chemotherapy based on sentinel symptoms
Jingshuang MA ; Aiping WANG ; Yanjie WANG ; Wei LI ; Yanxia LIU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(2):133-141
Objective Based on sentinel symptoms,a nursing intervention program for gastrointestinal symptom group of postoperative chemotherapy for lung cancer was constructed and its application effect was evaluated.Methods The nursing intervention program of gastrointestinal symptom group was constructed on the basis of ref-erence guidelines,qualitative interview and expert consultation.From January 2021 to January 2022,a total of 330 patients with postoperative chemotherapy for lung cancer in a tertiary hospital in Shenyang were selected as re-search subjects.The experimental group received the gastrointestinal symptoms group nursing intervention program on the basis of routine nursing,and the control group received routine care.Patients were investigated with the M.D.Anderson Symptom Inventory and the MOS 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey before 1st chemotherapy(T1),3rd chemotherapy(T2)and 5th chemotherapy(T3).Results After the intervention,the total scores of the 2 groups and the total scores of each symptom in T2 and T3 were statistically significant(P<0.05),and the score of the experi-mental group was lower than that of the control group.For the scores of 6 dimensions of physiological function,physical pain,overall health,vitality,emotional function,mental health in 2 groups between different time points,the differences are statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion The nursing intervention program of the gastroin-testinal symptom group based on sentinel symptoms is beneficial to reduce the severity of the gastrointestinal symp-tom group and improve the quality of life for postoperative chemotherapy for lung cancer patients.
4.Comparison of dermoscopic features of toenail psoriasis and fingernail psoriasis
Shiqi WANG ; Aiping WANG ; Hang LI ; Ruoyu LI
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2024;57(2):161-165
Objective:To evaluate and compare dermoscopic features of toenail psoriasis and fingernail psoriasis.Methods:Between June 2020 and January 2022, 61 patients with confirmed toenail psoriasis and 80 with confirmed fingernail psoriasis were enrolled from the Department of Dermatology of Peking University First Hospital. Dermoscopy was performed on 139 affected toenails and 158 affected fingernails among the psoriasis patients, and dermoscopic characteristics were analyzed between the two groups by using the chi-square test.Results:The most common dermoscopic feature of nail psoriasis was pitting (223/297, 75.08%), followed by splinter haemorrhages (164/297, 55.22%), subungual hyperkeratosis (133/297, 44.78%), oil drop sign (126/297, 42.42%), complete onycholysis (121/297, 40.74%), linear margin of the proximal onycholysis (107/297, 36.03%) and linear erythema at the margin of the onycholysis (77/297, 25.93%). Compared with the patients with fingernail psoriasis, those with toenail psoriasis more commonly presented with subungual hyperkeratosis (81[58.27%] vs. 52[32.91%], P < 0.001), punctate/blocky haemorrhages (22[15.83%] vs. 11[6.96%], P < 0.05), longitudinal striae (34[24.46%] vs. 10[6.33%], P < 0.001), longitudinal nail splitting (24[17.27%] vs. 9[5.70%], P < 0.01), brown discoloration (14[10.07%] vs. 2[1.27%], P < 0.01), transverse grooves (17[12.23%] vs. 1[0.63%], P < 0.001) and leukonychia (10[7.19%] vs. 1[0.63%], P < 0.01) ; compared with the patients with toenail psoriasis, those with fingernail psoriasis more commonly presented with splinter haemorrhages (100[63.29%] vs. 64[46.04%], P < 0.01), oil drop sign (81[51.27%] vs. 45[32.37%], P < 0.01), linear erythema at the margin of the onycholysis (55[34.81%] vs. 22[15.83%], P < 0.001), partial onycholysis (50[31.65%] vs. 19[13.67%], P < 0.001) and red spots in the lunula (36[22.78%] vs. 12[8.63%], P < 0.01) . Conclusion:The dermoscopic features of toenail psoriasis were quite different from those of fingernail psoriasis, and features such as subungual hyperkeratosis, longitudinal streaks, and brown discoloration were more commonly presented in patients with toenail psoriasis.
5.Construction of evaluation system for the readability of drug instructions in China
Kunfu CHEN ; Jun LI ; Ling GU ; Fuyu WU ; Aiping SHI
China Pharmacy 2024;35(17):2072-2076
OBJECTIVE To develop the evaluation system for the readability of drug instructions based on Chinese patient needs, and to provide scientific evidence for improving the readability of drug instructions in China. METHODS The literature review and expert consultation were adopted to establish the evaluation index system for the readability of drug instructions. Then, by the analytic hierarchy process, the index weight in the evaluation system was determined, and the evaluation system for the readability of drug instructions was established. Fuzzy comprehensive evaluation was used to test the evaluation system, taking drug instruction of Dexamethasone acetate cream as an example. RESULTS The evaluation system for the readability of drug instructions was established with 5 primary criteria such as text expression, numerical application, content design, behavioral suggestions, and layout design, as well as 17 sub-criteria such as easy-to-understand words and appropriately long sentences. The reliability and validity tests met the requirements. The result of 100 respondents evaluating the readability of the drug instructions of Dexamethasone acetate cream showed that the readability of drug instructions was scored as good as 4.24. CONCLUSIONS Established evaluation system for the readability of drug instructions in the study can be used to evaluate the quality and readability of drug instructions in China.
6.Pharmacokinetics of Esketamine hydrochloride nasal spray in rats and ciliary toxicity to maxillary mucosa of bullfrog
Jingyu ZHOU ; Haixia WU ; Jingnan QUAN ; Yanna YANG ; Shijie ZHONG ; Yi CHENG ; Meng LI ; Zengming WANG ; Nan LIU ; Aiping ZHENG ; Hui ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(10):1174-1178
OBJECTIVE To study the pharmacokinetics of Esketamine hydrochloride nasal spray in rats and ciliary toxicity to maxillary mucosa of bullfrog. METHODS The plasma concentration of esketamine hydrochloride in rats was determined by LC-MS/ MS after intravenous injection of esketamine hydrochloride solution and nasal administration of esketamine hydrochloride; the pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated by using Phoenix WinNonlin 8.1.0 software. Using the maxillary mucosa of isolated bullfrog as a model, the morphological changes of maxillary mucosa were investigated, and the duration and recovery of ciliary oscillation were recorded after nasal administration of esketamine hydrochloride. RESULTS The peak of blood concentration occurred 2 min after nasal administration of esketamine hydrochloride; cmax was (814.58±418.80) ng/mL, AUC0-∞ was (203.75± 92.76) ng·h/mL, and the absolute bioavailability was 60.68%. After nasal administration of esketamine hydrochloride, it was observed that the cilia of bullfrog were arranged neatly, the edges were clear, the cilia tissue structure was complete and the cilia moved actively. The cilia movement time was (178.17±13.30) min for the first time, and after the cilia moved again, the ciliary movement time measured again was (24.50±9.19)min with a relative movement percentage of 53.56%. CONCLUSIONS Esketamine hydrochloride nasal spray has a rapid onset of action, high bioavailability, and low ciliary toxicity.
7.Silibinin inhibits lipogenic differentiation of 3T3-F442A adipocytes in murine through inhibition of MEK /ERK pathway and matrix metalloproteinase activity
Aiping Liu ; Tong Li ; Yaqing Cheng ; Renwen Zhang ; Yakun Ge ; Yuanxin Zhang
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(1):111-117
Objective :
To study the effect and mechanism of action of Silibinin on the differentiation of 3T3-F442A preadipocytes in murine.
Methods :
The effects of 0-400 μmol / L Silibinin on the proliferation of 3T3-F442A adi- pocytes at 24,48 and 72 h were detected by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2) -2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide ( MTT) assay,and the effects of Silibinin on the adipogenesis of 3T3-F442A adipocytes were visualized by Oil Red O stai- ning ; RT-qPCR , Western blot and ELISA assays were used to detect the effects of Silibinin on 3T3-F442A adipo- cyte differentiation-associated transcription factor CCAAT / enhancer binding protein ( C / EBP) α , C / EBP β , per- oxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ cular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) -α and VEGF receptor 2 (VEGFR-2) ,matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) -2 and MMP-9,mitogen-activated protein kinase (MEK) and phosphorylated MEK (p-MEK) ,and extracellular regu- lated protein kinase (ERK) and phosphorylated ERK (p-ERK) expression. (PPARγ) ,adipocyte protein 2 (aP2) ,adipose generation-associated vas
Results :
MTT assay showed that the cell proliferation rate of 3T3-F442A preadipocytes decreased after 100,200,and 400 μmol /L Silibinin treatment compared with the control group (P<0. 001) ; Oil Red O staining assay showed that the accumulation of red lipid droplets of the cells in the 160 μmol /L Silibinin assay group significantly decreased ; RT-qPCR assay showed that mRNA expression of C/EBPα , C/EBPβ , PPARγ , aP2,VEGF-α , VEGFR-2,MMP-2,and MMP-9 was down-reg- ulated in 3T3-F442A adipocytes treated with 160 μmol /L Silibinin compared with the control group (P<0. 001) ; Western blot assay showed that protein expression of C /EBPα , C /EBPβ , PPARγ and aP2 was down-regulated in 3T3-F442A adipocytes treated with 160 μmol /L Silibinin (P<0. 001) ,and the phosphorylation level of p-MEK/ MEK and p-ERK/ ERK proteins was down-regulated compared with the control group (P <0. 001) ; ELISA assay showed that the protein concentrations of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in the cell supernatant were down-regulated (P < 0. 001) in 3T3-F442A adipocytes treated with 160 μmol /L Silibinin.
Conclusion
Silibinin inhibited 3T3-F442A adipocyte differentiation and adipogenesis through inhibition of the MEK/ ERK pathway and matrix metalloproteinase activity.
8.Study on the mechanism of Yigong Powder in the treatment of anemia of chronic disease by means of formula components analysis based on activating spleen method
Ling SHI ; Yuting JI ; Qin ZHENG ; Yiling JIANG ; Jie HU ; Ruifeng ZHANG ; Zhihao WU ; Li XIA ; Aiping ZHANG ; Haitao XU ; Meihong LUO
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;47(9):1247-1255
Objective To observe the role of dried tangerine peel in Yigong Powder improves iron metabolism and promotes red blood cell generation in anemia of chronic disease (ACD).Methods With a two-by-two factorial design,the Yigong Powder was divided into dried tangerine peel and Chenpi absent Decoction. According to the random number table method,32 zymosan-induced generalized inflammation (ZIGI) mice were randomly divided into the model group,the dried tangerine peel group,the Chenpi absent Decoction group,and the Yigong Powder group. The dried tangerine peel group,Chenpi absent Decoction group and the Yigong Powder group were given dried tangerine peel(3.083 g/kg),Chenpi absent Decoction(12.33g/kg),and Yigong Powder(15.413g/kg)by gavage to the corresponding group of mice. The model group was given an equal amount of physiological saline by gavage,and treated continuously for 7 days. After the completion of administration,the body weight of each group of mice was recorded. The hemoglobin content of each group of mice was detected using a fully automatic cell counter,the serum iron content was detected using colorimetry,the serum ferritin content was detected using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA),and the spleen index was calculated. The liver tissue inflammatory factors interleukin-1β (IL-1β),interleukin-6 (IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α),interferon-γ (IFN-γ),interleukin-4 (IL-4),and interleukin-10 (IL-10) levels were detected using Luminex method. The mRNA expressions of liver tissue hepcidin gene (HAMP) and membrane iron transporter ( Fpn) were detected using real-time fluorescence PCR method. Results Dried tangerine peel and Chenpi absent Decoction both showed interactive effects in regulating hemoglobin,serum iron,serum ferritin content,improving spleen index,and regulating the mRNA expressions of HAMP,Fpn,as well as IL-1β and IFN-γ (P<0.05). Compared with the model group,dried tangerine peel significantly increased hemoglobin,serum iron content,and Fpn mRNA expression in ZIGI model mice,while decreasing ferritin content,spleen index,HAMP mRNA expression,and the levels of IL-1β,IL-6,TNF-α,and IFN-γ (P<0.05). Chenpi absent Decoction significantly increased serum iron content and Fpn mRNA expression in ZIGI model mice,while reducing spleen index,ferritin content,HAMP mRNA expression,and the levels of IL-1β and IFN-γ、IL-4 (P<0.05). Conclusion The effects of dried tangerine peel on inflammatory factors (IL-6 and TNF-α) and Fpn may play a key role in the improvement effects of Yigong Powder on ACD and iron metabolism.
9.Effects of cannabidiol on the expression of Occludin and ZO-1 and the permeability of blood-brain barrier in the cerebral cortex of rats with traumatic brain injury
Jiali LI ; Yan CAO ; Tenghan LING ; Aiping YIN ; Hengxi LI ; Jinghui LI ; Ruilin ZHANG ; Haiying WU ; Ping LI
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(3):478-483
Objective To observe the expression and trends of tight junction proteins Occludin and zonula occlu-den-1(ZO-1)in blood-brain barrier(BBB)of rats with traumatic brain injury(TBI),and to explore the interven-tion effect of cannabidiol(CBD)on the BBB.Methods The TBI model of rat was prepared by modified"Feeney free fall method"and randomly divided into three groups:the sham-operated group(Sham group),the model group(TBI+vehicle group)and the CBD intervention group(TBI+CBD group),with 24 rats in each group.Each group was subdivided into six time points:8 h,1,2,3,5 and 7 d after injury.The expression of Occludin and ZO-1,which are closely related to the permeability of BBB,was detected by immunohistochemistry,immuno-fluorescence staining and Western blot at different points.The permeability of BBB was detected by sodium fluores-cein assay.Results The results of immunohistochemistry showed that compared with Sham group,the positive ex-pression of Occludin and ZO-1 decreased with time after brain trauma(P<0.05),and both reached the lowest level at 2 d.The expression levels of Occludin and ZO-1 were up-regulated after 1 d of CBD intervention(P<0.05).Immunofluorescence staining showed a similar trend to Western blot results,with Occludin and ZO-1 fluo-rescence expression intensity and protein expression reduced after TBI compared with Sham group(P<0.05).And the expression levels of Occludin and ZO-1 were up-regulated after 2 d of CBD intervention(P<0.05).The results of fluorescein sodium experiment showed that the BBB integrity of brain tissue was destroyed after TBI,and the permeability increased after TBI(P<0.01).The permeability of BBB decreased after CBD intervention(P<0.05).Conclusion The expression of tight junction proteins Occludin and ZO-1 decreases after TBI,and the permeability of BBB is disrupted,and CBD intervention reverses the disruption of the BBB by TBI.
10.Cannabidiol inhibits the express of apoptosis-related proteins in the testis of rats with traumatic brain injury
Jiali LI ; Tenghan LING ; Yan CAO ; Aiping YIN ; Hengxi LI ; Li YANG ; Haiying WU ; Ping LI
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(7):1128-1133
Objective To investigate testicular damage in traumatic brain injury(TBI)rats and to analyze the in-terventional effects of cannabidiol(CBD)on TBI-induced testicular damage.Methods 18 Sprague Dawley(SD)rats were randomly divided into three groups:the sham operation group(Sham group),model group(TBI group)and treatment group(TBI+CBD group).HE staining was used to observe the testicular histopathological changes in the rat testis.ELISA was used to detect testosterone level in rat serum.TUNEL staining was utilized to observe apoptosis,while immunofluorescence staining,Western blot and RT-qPCR were employed to evaluate Bax,Bcl-2,Cleaved Caspase-3 and TNF-α protein and mRNA expression.Results HE staining showed pathological changes in the testes of TBI rats compared with those in the Sham group.ELISA assay showed a decrease in testosterone levels in the TBI group compared to the Sham group,but there was no significant difference(P>0.05).Immunofluores-cence results showed that the intensity of Bax fluorescence expression increased in the TBI group compared with the Sham group(P<0.01),whereas the intensity of Bax fluorescence decreased and the intensity of Bcl-2 fluorescence increased in the rats after the CBD intervention(P<0.01).Western Blot results showed that CBD treatment in rats decreased the protein levels of testicular apoptosis-related proteins(Bax and Cleaved Caspase-3,all P<0.05)and inflammation-related proteins(TNF-α,P<0.01),and increased the protein level of the anti-apoptotic protein,Bcl-2(P<0.05).The trend of RT-qPCR results was similar,with mRNA expression of Bax(P<0.05)and TNF-α(P<0.01)decreased and mRNA expression of Bcl-2 increased after CBD intervention compared with the TBI group(P<0.05).Conclusion TBI induces testis injury,and CBD treatment effectively repairs apoptosis and in-flammatory in testicular tissue of TBI rats.


Result Analysis
Print
Save
E-mail