1.Improvement of Skin Barrier and Anti-inflammatory Mechanism of Huangliansan on Atopic Dermatitis in Mice
Qiuting HE ; Caixia PANG ; Chunmu CHEN ; Hui SUN ; Shuhui TAN ; Yihuan LI ; Qi LIANG ; Cuiling LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(9):19-27
ObjectiveTo explore the therapeutic effect of Huangliansan on atopic dermatitis (AD) model mice induced by 2, 4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB). MethodA total of 42 male BALB/c mice were randomly divided into normal group, model group, hydrocortisone group, low, medium, and high-dose groups (0.3, 0.6, 1.2 g·kg-1) of Huangliansan oil, and water extract group (0.6 g·kg-1) of Huangliansan. In addition to the normal group, DNCB was applied on the back of mice in other groups to establish the AD model. On the 15th day after DNCB stimulation, each group was given the corresponding drug or solvent, and the changes in skin lesions, dermatitis score, and frequency of scratching were observed and recorded. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe the histopathological changes in the skin and spleen. Real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to detect mRNA levels of filaggrin (FLG), lorophane (LOR), and involucrin (IVL) in skin, as well as immunoglobulin E (lgE), interleukin-4 (IL-4), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interferon-γ (IFN-γ) in spleen. ResultCompared with the normal group, the model group showed symptoms of skin swelling and scab, and the score of dermatitis, the frequency of scratching, and the spleen index were increased (P<0.05). The expression levels of FLG, LOR, and IVL in skin tissue were significantly decreased (P<0.01), and the mRNA expressions of IgE, IL-4, IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α in the spleen were significantly increased, while the expression level of IFN-γ was significantly decreased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the symptoms of skin erythema, scaly, and scab of mice in each drug group were alleviated to varying degrees, and the score of dermatitis, the frequency of scratching, and the spleen index were decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). In addition, the expression levels of FLG, LOR, and IVL in the skin of mice in the drug group were increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the mRNA expression of IgE, IL-4, IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α in spleen were decreased. IFN-γ was increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the lesions of the skin and spleen were improved to varying degrees. The medium-dose group of Huangliansan oil and hydrocortisone group had the most obvious manifestations (P<0.05, P<0.01). The indexes in the medium-dose group of Huangliansan oil were better than those in the water extract group of Huangliansan. ConclusionHuangliansan may improve the expression level of skin barrier protein, inhibit the expression of helper T cell 2 (Th2)-related inflammatory factors, increase the expression of helper T cell 1 (Th1) inflammatory factors, restore the skin barrier function and Th1/Th2 balance in the spleen, regulate the inflammatory response in the spleen of AD mice, and thus relieve AD. Huangliansan oil is more effective than water extract.
2.Characteristics and clinical significance of electrophysiological and imaging changes of pelvic floor in female patients with myofascial pelvic pain
Shan GAO ; Xin XU ; Jinyan LI ; Xiaodan YANG ; Haiying TAN ; Caixia SUN ; Zhongmin WANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2024;47(5):416-421
Objective:To compare the changes in pelvic floor electrophysiology and imaging in female patients with myofascial pelvic pain (MFPP), and to explore the characteristics and significance of these changes.Methods:A total of 49 MFPP patients who were admitted to the of Dalian Women′s and Children′s Medical Center (Group) from January 2019 to October 2021 were randomly selected as the research group, and 41 healthy women during the same period were selected as the control group. Both groups filled in the center′s medical history and general condition survey form. French PHENIX series pelvic floor muscle potential detection instrument was used to detect the resting vaginal muscle potential and maximum muscle potential of the two groups. The static tension, dynamic tension and pelvic floor muscle contraction force of the two groups were measured by French PHENIX series electronic tensioning apparatus with 5° and 10° opening respectively. Two dimensional transperineal ultrasound and three dimensional transvaginal ultrasound produced by B-K Company in Denmark were used to measure the length between the lower margin of the bladder neck from the symphysis pubis and the bladder neck and the bladder bottom (BND, BSD), the diameter of the genital tract hiatus and the angle of the anus and rectum. The area, anterior-posterior diameter, transverse diameter and different damage degrees of levator ani levator were measured.Results:The resting muscle potential of the study group was higher than that of the control group: 2 μV vs. 1 μV ( P<0.05); the maximum vaginal myopotential was higher than that of the control group: 7 μV vs. 6 μV ( P<0.05). The static tension, dynamic tension and contractile force: 204 g/m 2 vs. 175 g/m 2, 450 g/m 2 vs. 410 g/m 2 and 237 g/m 2 vs. 51 g/m 2 of pelvic floor muscle in the study group were higher than those in the control group when the tensioner was opened for 5° ( P<0.05). In resting state, BND, BSD and reproductive tract hiatus diameter in the study group were smaller than those in the control group: 14.0 mm vs. 16.7 mm, 15.3 mm vs. 19.7 mm, 46.7 mm vs. 49.5 mm ( P<0.05). The anal angle was greater than that of the control group: 129° vs. 112° ( P<0.05). The anal right angle in the study group was greater than that in the control group: 113° vs. 109° ( P<0.05). In the resting state, the area of levator ANI hiatus: 10.1 cm 2 vs. 11.6 cm 2, anterior and posterior diameters: 44.2 mm vs. 47.4 mm, transverse diameters and the defect scores of levator ani in the study group were all smaller than those in the control group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:MFPP presents with persistent pelvic floor muscle spasm and loss of coordination. MFPP can be treated by spasmolysis of pelvic floor muscle and fascia, which provides reference value for clinical treatment.
3.Genomic epidemiology analysis of Enterobacter hormaechei subsp. hoffmannii
Guoxiu XIANG ; Xingyan MA ; Yimei CAI ; Xuegao YU ; Pinghai TAN ; Caixia XU ; Bin HUANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2022;45(9):943-949
Objectives:To investigate the genetic characteristics of the blaNDM-1-carrying plasmid of the multidrug resistant Enterobacter hormaechei subsp. hoffmannii clinical isolate C37, and constructing a phylogenetic tree of the 66 publicly available genomes of the Enterobacter hormaechei subsp. hoffmannii to explore its global epidemic situation. Methods:Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter cloacae complex (CRECC) strains isolated from the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from August 2014 to August 2021 were collected. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and 16S rDNA Sanger sequencing were used for species identification. Micro broth dilution method was used for antibacterial susceptibility test. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to detect the β-lactamase resistance gene and plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance (PMQR) gene carried by the C37 strain. The conjugation experiment was used to confirm the conjugative metastasis of the resistance genes in C37 strain. Whole genome of the C37 strain was sequenced. Core genome was extracted and the phylogenetic analysis of 66 publicly available Enterobacter hormaechei subsp. hoffmannii was performed. Results:Enterobacter hormaechei subsp. hoffmannii C37 strain is resistant to third-generation cephalosporins, carbapenems, aminoglycosides and quinolones, and carries blaACT-5, blaNDM-1, qnrA1, aac(6′)-Ib-cr, oqxAB, fosA, dfrA15 and other resistance genes, as well as IncX3, IncX4, IncFIB and IncFII plasmids. Multilocus sequence typing (MLST) analysis showed that C37 strain belongs to the ST78 type of Enterobacter cloacae complex (ECC). Conclusions:ST78 type Enterobacter hormaechei subsp. hoffmannii is closely related to the spread of carbapenem resistance genes. It is a potential high-risk clone to spread carbapenem resistance genes. The prevalence and trends of ST78 type Enterobacter hormaechei subsp. Hoffmannii should be monitored.
4.Application of single sperm sequencing for preimplantation genetic testing of male patient with achondroplasia.
Yuan LYU ; Chuang LI ; Feifei ZHOU ; Jesse LI-LING ; Jichun TAN ; Caixia LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2020;37(9):929-933
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the value of single sperm sequencing in preimplantation genetic diagnosis.
METHODS:
A male patient with achondroplasia due to a de novo FGFR3 variant was subjected to single sperm isolation and sequencing. Twenty single sperm samples were isolated by mechanical immobilization, and their whole genome was amplified. PCR primers were designed for the variant site and 25 flanking single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) loci, and the PCR products were sequenced to determine the chromosomal haplotype which did not harbor the pathogenic variant. Biopsy samples of 12 embryonic trophoblasts were taken. Following whole genome amplification, high-throughput sequencing was carried out to detect the carrier status of the embryos. Wild type blastocysts were selected for transplantation. Amniotic fluid samples were taken at 19 weeks of gestation to confirm the status of the fetus.
RESULTS:
Eight SNP were selected by single sperm sequencing, with which the haplotypes were successfully constructed. Preimplantation genetic testing indicated that 5 embryos have carried the pathogenic variant and 7 did not. Testing of amniotic fluid sample during the second trimester of pregnancy confirmed that the fetus did not carry the FGFR3 gene c.1138G>A variant.
CONCLUSION
For male patients carrying de novo pathogenic variants, SNP sites can be selected through single sperm sequencing, and haplotypes can be constructed by linkage analysis for preimplantation genetic diagnosis.
5.Influence of different prompt measures on the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation chest compressions in the first year standardized training of residents in Chinese medicine hospitals
Ruifeng ZENG ; Xuelian YIN ; Caixia TAN ; Fang LAI ; Rongman LI ; Wei ZHANG ; Jun LI
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2019;26(2):192-196
Objective To investigate the influence of different prompt measures on the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) chest compressions in the standardized training of residents in Chinese medicine hospitals. Methods There were 84 participants who were the first year standardized training residents recruited from Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese medicine during July to August 2016, and eleven of them were excluded because of incomplete chest compression data collected from the feedback system. Finally, 73 participants being volunteers were enrolled. They were divided randomly into phone metronome group (n = 16), music metronome group (n = 15), depth display group (n = 22), and blank control group (n = 20). In phone metronome group, a mobile phone metronome was applied in the duration of CPR, with a frequency of 110 beats per minute, beat 2/4; in the music metronome group, it was accompanied by the music Staying Alive during the compression period, with frequency of 107 beats per minute, beat 4/4; in depth display group, a model electronic displayer was used in the duration of the compressions to feedback the real time compression depth and its rebound situation in CPR; there was no any intervention measure in blank control group. Each participant performed 5 cycles of CPR on a manikin. A chest compression feedback device was placed on the pressing point, on which the participants places the hand for CPR. The chest compression fraction 1 (CCF1), compression depth, compression rate, too slow frequency, too fast frequency, too shallow frequency, the total times of compressions, the correct times of compressions, correct rate, and the rate of compression retention were record as preliminary evaluation data by using the dual sensor and the pressure sensor built in the chest compression feedback device. At the same time, the correct compression ratio, correct ventilation ratio, the chest compression fraction 2 (CCF2) displayed on the human electronic displayer of the manikin were used as the review criteria. The quality of chest compression among the four groups of volunteers was compared. Results The compression rate and the too fast frequency in the depth display group were significantly higher than those in the music metronome group [compression rate (bpm): 140.59±17.90 vs. 124.27±21.43, the too fast frequency (times): 134.18±49.88 vs. 95.40±53.76, both P < 0.05], and the total compression times in depth display group were significantly higher than either in music metronome group or in blank control group (times: 152.73±27.05 vs. 135.60±10.38, 144.60±12.56, all P < 0.05), the rate of compression retention in depth display group was significantly higher than that in blank control group [37.50% (4.75%, 88.25%) vs. 12.00% (2.75%, 47.00%)]. Consistency detection of two sets of feedback systems for chest compression showed that the chest compression ratio in music metronome group evaluated by the chest compression feedback device was obviously lower than that assessed by the analog human electronic displayer [(53.60±9.87)% vs. (58.20±28.17)%], and it was suggested that the chest compression ratio in depth display group evaluated by the chest compression feedback device be markedly higher than that assessed by the analog human electronic displayer [(56.32±7.77)% vs. (43.86±27.63)%, P < 0.05], and it was shown that the correct rates of chest compression assessed by the chest compression feedback device were significantly lower than those evaluated by the analog human electronic displayer in metronome, music, depth and blank control groups [phone metronome group: 0.00% (0.00%, 60.75%) vs. 38.50% (24.25%, 92.00%), music metronome group: 0.00% (0.00%, 7.00%) vs. 60.00% (32.00%, 89.00%), depth display group: 0.00% (0.00%, 0.25%) vs. 34.00% (20.75%, 68.25%), blank control group: 0.00% (0.00%, 1.75%) vs. 61.50% (30.75%, 84.25%), all P < 0.05], suggesting that the consistency of this two feedback systems be poor and their degrees of reliability low. Conclusion The effects of intervention measures on the quality of chest compressions vary from person to person, and the quality of chest compressions can be really elevated only by systematic training and repeated practice.
6.Application value of transvaginal three-dimensional ultrasound technique in the perioperative period of pelvic floor disorder
Jinyan LI ; Shan GAO ; Xiaodan YANG ; Caixia SUN ; Haiying TAN ; Wei WU ; Zhongmin WANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2018;41(5):417-420
Objective To explore the value of three-dimensional ultrasonic technique in precise pelvic floor reparation. Methods One hundred and twenty-six patients with Ⅱ - Ⅳ degree pelvic organ prolapse were selected. The patients were divided into traditional group (57 cases, transvaginal hysterectomy and vaginal wall reparation) and study group (69 cases, transvaginal hysterectomy and vaginal wall reparation combined with indication of transvaginal three-dimensional ultrasound). The changes of perioperative indexes and postoperative recurrence rate were compared between 2 groups. Results There were no statistical differences in surgery time, intraoperative blood loss, retention catheterization time postoperative exhaust and defecation time duration in hospital and postoperative complication between 2 groups (P>0.05). The subjective and objective cure rate 3 months after operation in both groups was 100.0% ; there were no statistical differences 6 months after operation between 2 groups (P>0.05). The objective cure rates 12 and 24 months after operation in study group were significantly higher than those in traditional group: 20.0% (11/55) vs. 7.5% (5/67) and 27.3% (15/55) vs. 11.9% (8/67), and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). Conclusions The recurrence rate of precise traditional pelvic floor reparation with the guidance of transvaginal three-dimensional ultrasound is significantly lower than that of traditional pelvic floor reparation.
7.Investigation on the significance of pressure pain thresholds before and after treatment in female with myofascial chronic pelvic pain
Shan GAO ; Jun BIAN ; Haiying TAN ; Jinyan LI ; Wenhui GAO ; Xiaodan YANG ; Liping YU ; Caixia SUN ; Zhongmin WANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2018;41(10):926-931,934
Objective To explore the therapeutic effect and clinical significance of pelvic floor rehabilitation technique in female with myofascial chronic pelvic pain (MCPP) by detecting the pressure pain thresholds (PPTs). Methods One hundred healthy female (control group) and 324 female MCPP patients (observation group) from January 2009 to December 2016 were selected. Automatic body surface and vaginal pressure pain detector was applied to detect two groups′PPTs of the 34 spots. The difference of PPTs at each spot was analyzed in two groups. In addition, 51 patients with moderate and severe MCPP were selected to record the changes of PPTs and pain scores before and after the treatment of pelvic floor rehabilitation technique. Results The average PPTs of the abdomen, vulva, pelvic floor and vaginal front and back fornix, bilateral adnexa uteri and sacrouterine ligament in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.01 or<0.05). The average PPTs of the abdomen, vulva, pelvic floor muscles and vaginal front and back fornix, bilateral adnexa uteri and sacrouterine ligament of 51 MCPP patients after treatment were significantly higher than those before treatment (P<0.01). After treatment, PPTs and pain scores of the pelvic floor muscles, bilateral adnexa uteri, bilateral sacrouterine ligament, bilateral sacral spine ligament and vaginal front and back fornix were negatively correlated (r =- 0.78 to- 0.19, P = 0.01 to 0.04); there was a negative correlation between the PPTs and pain scores of the left and right latissimus dorsi (r=-0.28, P=0.04;r=-0.32, P=0.02). The complete remission rate with the pelvic floor rehabilitation technique in 51 patients with MCPP was 9.8%(5/51), the significant remission rate was 90.2%(46/51), and the total remission rate was 100.0% (51/51). Conclusions Compared with the normal healthy ones, female with MCPP has lower PPTs in the abdomen, perineum, vagina and pelvic floor. The effect of pelvic floor rehabilitation technique on MCPP is well, which can increase patients′PPTs to reduce pain scores. It is a worthwhile method to treat these diseases.
8.Survey of prevalence of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women in urban areas of China
Guolin HE ; Xin SUN ; Jing TAN ; Jing HE ; Xu CHEN ; Caixia LIU ; Ling FAN ; Li ZOU ; Yinli CAO ; Mei XIAO ; Xueqin ZHANG ; Guohua ZHANG ; Wei ZHOU ; Yan CAI ; Xianlan ZHAO ; Yan GAO ; Hongmei LI ; Xiuli LIU ; Hongping ZHANG ; Yun WANG ; Hui TANG ; Ningxia YUAN ; Guifeng DING ; Fang ZHAN ; Chunxia YIN ; Jiewen ZHANG ; Hongmei YANG ; Yana QI ; Xinghui LIU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2018;53(11):761-767
Objective To investigate the prevalence of iron deficiency(ID)and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in pregnant women in urban areas of China. Methods The study was a national cross-sectional survey conducted from September 19th, 2016 to November 20th, 2016. According to the classification of the National Bureau of Statistics, all survey sites were set up in 6 regions of the country. Pregnant women were continuously selected using multistage stratified sampling. A total of 12 403 pregnant women were collected and examined for serum ferritin and hemoglobin levels. Results The median serum ferritin level during pregnancy was 20.60 μg/L(11.78-36.98 μg/L), the hemoglobin level was(118±12)g/L. With the progress of pregnancy, the levels of serum ferritin and hemoglobin decreased gradually. The median serum ferritin levels in the first, second trimester and third trimester were 54.30 μg/L(34.48-94.01 μg/L), 28.60 μg/L(16.40-50.52 μg/L), and 16.70 μg/L(10.20-27.00 μg/L)respectively(P<0.01). The mean hemoglobin levels were(127 ± 10)g/L,(119 ± 11)g/L and(117 ± 11)g/L respectively(P<0.01). The prevalence of ID in urban pregnant women was 48.16%(5 973/12 403), and IDA prevalence was 13.87% (1 720/12 403). The prevalence of IDA in the first, second trimester and third trimester were 1.96% (20/1 019), 8.40%(293/3 487)and 17.82%(1 407/7 897), respectively(P<0.01). The prevalence of standardized ID and IDA were significantly different in various regions of China(P<0.01). The standardized prevalence of ID were relatively higher in East China and Northeast China, 57.37% and 53.41% respectively, while it was the lowest in Southwest China, 30.51%. The standardized prevalence of IDA in South Central, Northwest, and East China were relatively high, 21.30%, 16.97% and 17.53% respectively, and the standardized prevalence of IDA in Southwest China was the lowest, 5.44%,the differents in various regions were significant(all P<0.01). Conclusion The current phenomenon of ID and IDA in pregnant women is still very common,and nutrition and health care during pregnancy should be strengthened.
9.Determination of chemical consituents in Lycii Fructus from Qaidam Basin
Youfeng WU ; Shizhen MA ; Liang TAN ; Haisheng FENG ; Caixia LI
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2017;39(5):984-989
AIM To determine the contents of chemical consituents in Lycii Fructus from Qaidam Basin.METHODS Spectrophotometry was adopted in the content determination of polysaccharides,total flavonoids and carotenoid.HPLC was applied to the content determination of betaine and scopoletin.Kjeldahl method was used for the content determination of protein.Then principal component analysis was performed.RESULTS The contents of carotenoid,betaine and scopoletin in samples from six growing areas showed obvious differences (P < 0.05),while those of polysaccharides,total flavonoids and protein exhibited no obvious differences (P > 0.05).The contents of various constituents in samples at three picking time also had no obvious differences (P > 0.05).The comprehensive score of principal components of samples from Delingha City was the highest,followed by that from Ulan County.CONCLUSION The quality of Lycii Fructus from Qaidam Basin from Delingha City is the best.
10.Oncomelania hupensis snail control effects of molluscicides with different formulations in field in marshland and lake regions
Xianyu TAN ; Liangcai HE ; Jiasong WANG ; Xianbing RONG ; Meizhi YUAN ; Hehua HU ; Keqing TIAN ; Xiong LIU ; Xia ZHANG ; Caixia CUI ; Rong TIAN ; Min HONG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2016;28(3):313-315,348
Objective To observe the Oncomelania hupensis snail control effects of molluscicides with different formula?tions in the ditch with unstable water level in field of marshland and lake areas,so as to provide the evidence for formulating the prevention strategies. Methods A drainage channel with O. hupensis snails in Jiangling County,Jingzhou City were selected as the study field,then it was divided into 6 segments,except 1 segment was treated as the blank control group for observing the natural mortality rate of the snails,the other 5 segments were treated as observation groups,where 4% niclosamide ethanol?amine salt powder,5%niclosamide ethanolamine salt granule,25%suspension concentrate of niclosamide ethanolamine salt, 26% suspension concentrate of metaldehyde and niclosamide ethanolamine salt,50% niclosamide ethanolamine salt wettable powder were applied respectively. Before and after the mollusciciding,the snail surveys were carried out through the systematic sampling method,and the short?and long?term effects of snail control were observed,and the mortality rates of the snails on the slope above the water level and those below the water level were compared. Results When 7 d and 15 d after mullusciciding, the mortality rates of snails on the slope above the water level in each observation group were 79.52%-97.87% and 90.43%-96.30%,respectively,when compared with those before mollusciciding,all the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.01). When 7 d after mullusciciding,the mortality rates of snails below the water level in each observation group were 17.11%-50.00%,which were all lower than those of the snails on the slope above the water level in the corresponding groups(all P<0.05);when 15 d after mullusciciding,the rates were 9.43%-95.24%,and those in 25%suspension concentrate of niclosamide ethanolamine salt,26%suspension concentrate of metaldehyde and niclosamide ethanolamine salt,50%niclosamide ethanol?amine salt wettable powder groups were all lower than those of the snails on the slope above the water level in the corresponding groups(all P<0.01). Compared with the densities of living snails before mollusciciding,those 6 months after mollusciciding in each observation group decreased by 70.21%-78.98%. Conclusions The molluscicides in the formulation of powders and granule are suitable for both the snail environment with or without water,while those in the formulation of suspension agents and wettable powders are suitable only for environments with water.

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