1.Sentinel surveillance data of influenza in Hunan Province from 2014 to 2023
Xiao-Lei WANG ; Chao-Yang HUANG ; Qian-Lai SUN ; Zhi-Hong DENG ; Yi-Wei HUANG ; Shan-Lu ZHAO ; Kai-Wei LUO ; Xiang REN ; Sheng-Bao CHEN ; Zhi-Hui DAI
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2024;23(11):1413-1420
Objective To understand the prevalence characteristics of influenza and changes of influenza virus strains,and provide reference for the prevention and control of influenza in the province.Methods Surveillance da-ta about influenza in Hunan Province from 2014 to 2023 were exported from China Influenza Surveillance Informa-tion System.Differences in the percentage of influenza-like illness(ILI)cases(percentage of influenza-like cases[ILI%]in outpatient and emergency department visits)among different years and different populations,as well as the positive rate of influenza virus in ILI specimens were compared.Results From 2014 to 2023,over 2.65 million cases of ILI were reported,with an ILI%of 4.70%.ILI%among different years presented statistically significant differences(P<0.001).People aged 0-14 years old were the main population with ILI,accounting for 82.90%.The positive rate of influenza virus in ILI specimens was 14.14%,the positive rate of influenza virus among diffe-rent years and age groups were both significantly different(both P<0.001).The main prevalent influenza strains from 2014 to 2023 included types A(H1N1),A(H3N2),B(Victoria),and B(Yamagata),alternating among di-fferent years.However,type B(Yamagata)strains were not detected from 2020 to 2023.There were basically two influenza prevalence seasons every year,namely winter-spring and summer.Conclusion People<15 years old are the main population of influenza,and the prevalence peaks are in winter-spring and summer.From 2021 to 2023,the prevalence alternates mainly among 3 types:A(H1N1),A(H3N2),and B(Victoria).
2.Clinical Characteristics and Survival Analysis of Carbapenem-Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Colonized or Infected Patients with Hematological Disorders.
Ying-Ying SHEN ; Yue-Chao ZHAO ; Bo WANG ; Di-Jiong WU ; Qiu-Shuang LI ; Yi-Ping SHEN ; Jian-Ping SHEN ; Jun-Min CAO ; Sheng-Yun LIN ; Bao-Dong YE
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2023;31(4):1192-1198
OBJECTIVE:
To observe the clinical characteristics and impact on mortality of carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) colonized or infected patients with hematological disorders in order to provide evidence for the prevention and treatment of CRPA.
METHODS:
The patients who were colonized or infected with CRPA in the Department of Hematology of The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University from January 2020 to March 2021 were selected as the research subjects, the clinical data such as hospitalization time, primary disease treatment regimen, granulocyte count, previous infection and antibiotic regimen of these patients were analyzed, meanwhile, antibiotic regimen and efficacy during CRPA infection, 30-day and long-term survival were also analyzed.
RESULTS:
A total of 59 patients were included in this study, and divided into CRPA infection group (43 cases) and CRPA colonization group (16 cases). Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that ECOG score (P =0.003), agranulocytosis (P <0.001), and exposure to upper than 3rd generations of cephalosporins and tigecycline within 30 days (P =0.035, P =0.017) were the high-risk factors for CRPA infection. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that ECOG score of 3/4 ( OR=10.815, 95%CI: 1.260-92.820, P =0.030) and agranulocytosis ( OR=13.82, 95%CI: 2.243-85.176, P =0.005) were independent risk factors for CRPA infection. There was a statistically significant difference in cumulative survival rate between CRPA colonization group and CRPA infection group ( χ2=14.134, P < 0.001). Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that the influencing factors of 30-day survival in patients with CRPA infection were agranulocytosis (P =0.022), soft tissue infection (P =0.03), and time of hospitalization before CRPA infection (P =0.041). Cox regression analysis showed that agranulocytosis was an independent risk factor affecting 30-day survival of patients with CRPA infection (HR=3.229, 95%CI :1.093-3.548, P =0.034).
CONCLUSIONS
Patients with hematological disorders have high mortality and poor prognosis after CRPA infection. Bloodstream infection and soft tissue infection are the main causes of death. Patients with high suspicion of CRPA infection and high-risk should be treated as soon as possible.
Humans
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Carbapenems/therapeutic use*
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Soft Tissue Infections/drug therapy*
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Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use*
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Hematologic Diseases
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Survival Analysis
3. Effects of acetyl-CoA carboxylase 1 on proliferation, migration and invasion of glioma cell line U87
Yang WANG ; Chao-Hong LI ; Yu-Zhen LIU ; Bao-Sheng ZHAO ; Chao-Hong LI ; Yu-Zhen LIU
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2022;53(3):317-322
Objective To explore the effect of acetyl-CoA carboxylase 1(ACC1) on cell proliferation, migration and invasion of human glioma cell line U87. Methods Western blotting was performed to examine endogenous ACC1 expression in human glioma cell lines U87, U251 and U373. ACC1 overexpression plasmid and the plasmid vector were transiently transfected into U87 cells. The level of ACC1 in control and ACC1 overexpression cells was examined by Western blotting. The effect of ACC1 on U87 cells migration and invasion was detected by Transwell assay. The effect of ACC1 on U87 cells scratch healing ability was detected by scratch test. The effect of ACC1 on U87 cells proliferation was investigated by MTT assay. Western blotting was conducted to detect the level changes of proteins. Results Among three human glioma cell lines U87, U251 and U373, endogenous ACC1 level in U87 cells was lower than that in other two cell lines. ACC1 overexpression inhibited U87 cell proliferation, as well as cell migration, invasion and scratch healing ability (P < 0.05). Vimentin, fibronectin, urokinase type plasminogen activator (uPA), Bcl-2, cyclin B, cyclin D and p-STAT3 were down-regulated (P< 0.05), P21 was up-regulated (P < 0.05) after ACC1 overexpression. Conclusion These results suggest that ACC1 suppresses the proliferation, migration and invasion of human glioma cells, probably by inhibiting STAT3 activity.
4.Analysis on disease burden of occupational coal workers′ pneumoconiosis in Anhui Province
HU Qiong CHEN Bao chun HU Xun jia XIE Qiao mei ZHA Wan sheng SONG Yuan chao
China Occupational Medicine 2022;49(06):635-639
Objective
To analyze the disease burden caused by occupational coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) in Anhui
Methods
Province. A total of 1 649 patients with occupational CWP diagnosed in Anhui Province from 1950 to 2019 were
selected as the study subjects using a retrospective study method. Age, gender, survival time, location, working age of disease
onset, age of death, stage and date of diagnosis of CWP, comorbidities at the time of investigation, hospitalization and outpatient
expenses in the past year, cost of absence from work, cost of absence from work of caregivers, and cost of nutrition and
transportation were investigated. The years of life lost, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability adjusted life years (DALYs)
Results
and economic losses were calculated. Among these patients, 1 405 cases survived and 244 cases died. In the age range
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of 20.0 70.0 years, the YLDs of surviving patients were 2.12 22.20 (8.19±3.59) person years. The YLDs of patients with disease
vs - P
complications was higher than that of patients without complications [(8.55±3.95) (7.87±3.21) person years, <0.01]. The total
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DALYs of the patients was 14 031.59 person years, and the average per capita DALYs was 8.51 person years. Its YLDs
accounted for 82.0 % of the total DALYs. The total economic loss caused by CWP in the 1 405 surviving patients was 354.903 0
Conclusion
million yuan, and the average per capita economic loss was 252 600 yuan. The disease burden caused by CWP is
relatively high in Anhui Province. In addition to early detection, diagnosis and treatment, it is necessary to focus on prevention
and treatment of CWP complications to reduce the disease burden.
5.Two newly recorded species of plants in Jiangxi province.
Chao CHEN ; Hua-Sheng PENG ; Hui-Ting ZENG ; Xiao-Bo ZHANG ; Yan-Kui CHENG ; Yuan YUAN ; Jin-Bao YU ; Lu-Qi HUANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2021;46(5):1117-1119
Based on the investigation of wild medicinal plant resources in Dexing city, Jiangxi province, and the collected plant specimens, which were identified by taxonomy, two new record species of geographical distribution were found, which are Meehania zheminensis A. Takano, Pan Li & G.-H. Xia and Corydalis huangshanensis L.Q.Huang & H.S.Peng. The voucher specimens are kept in Dexing museum of traditional Chinese medicine. In this paper, the new distribution species were reported, which provides valuable information for further enriching and supplementing the species diversity of medicinal plant resources in Jiangxi province.
China
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Corydalis
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Humans
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Lamiaceae
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional
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Museums
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Plants, Medicinal
6. Mechanism of Huoxue Tongluo Decoction in treatment of erectile dysfunction caused by ischemic stroke based on network pharmacology
Ji-sheng WANG ; Heng-heng DAI ; Kai-ge ZHANG ; Sheng DENG ; Bing-hao BAO ; Jun-long FENG ; Fan-chao MENG ; Ji-sheng WANG ; Heng-heng DAI ; Kai-ge ZHANG ; Ke-gang CAO ; Sheng DENG ; Bing-hao BAO ; Jun-long FENG ; Fan-chao MENG ; Hai-song LI ; Bin WANG ; Ke-gang CAO
Chinese Herbal Medicines 2021;13(3):351-358
Objective: To study the therapeutic effect of Huoxue Tongluo Decoction (HXTLD) on erectile dysfunction caused by ischemic stroke and identify the mechanisms involved. Methods: Network pharmacology was used to predict the key active ingredients and targets of HXTLD. Surgical methods were used to create a rat model of ischemic stroke. The rats were then given a suspension of HXTLD by ig administration. Erectile function was evaluated by Apomorphine (APO) induction. Real-time fluorescence quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) and Western blotting were used to detect the expression of related mRNAs and proteins in rat penile corpus cavernous tissue and brain tissue. Hematoxylin & Eosin (HE) staining was used to investigate structural changes in the penile cavernous tissue. Results: Network pharmacology showed that tumor necrosis factor (TNF), nitric oxide synthase 3 (eNOS), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were the key targets of HXTLD in the treatment of erectile dysfunction caused by ischemic stroke. Experimental studies showed that HXTLD improved erectile dysfunction caused by ischemic stroke. HE results showed that HXTLD improved the structure of the corpus cavernosa. HXTLD also inhibited the expression of TNF and VEGF proteins in penile tissue (P < 0.05) and enhanced the expression of eNOS protein in penile tissue (P < 0.05). Conclusion: HXTLD improved the erectile function of rats with erectile dysfunction caused by ischemic stroke by regulating the mRNA and protein levels of TNF, eNOS and VEGF.
7.Effect of neutrophil CD64 for diagnosing sepsis in emergency department
Wen-peng Yin ; Jia-bao Li ; Xiao-fang Zheng ; Le An ; Huan Shao ; Chun-sheng Li
World Journal of Emergency Medicine 2020;11(2):79-86
BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to investigate the diagnostic and prognostic value of neutrophil CD64 (nCD64) as a novel biomarker in sepsis patients.
METHODS: One hundred fifty-one adult patients diagnosed with sepsis and 20 age-matched healthy controls were enrolled in the study. Patients with sepsis were further subdivided into a sepsis group and a septic shock group. nCD64 expression, serum procalcitonin (PCT) level, C-reactive protein (CRP) level, and white blood cell (WBC) count were obtained for each patient, and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores were calculated.
RESULTS: nCD64 expression was higher in the sepsis group with confirmed infection than in the control group. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of nCD64 was higher than those of SOFA score, PCT, CRP and WBC for diagnosing infection. The area under the curve (AUC) of nCD64 combined with SOFA score was the highest for all parameters. The AUC of nCD64 for predicting 28-day mortality in sepsis was signifi cantly higher than those of PCT, CRP, and WBC, but slightly lower than that of SOFA score. The AUC of nCD64 or PCT combined with SOFA score was signifi cantly higher than that of any single parameter for predicting 28-day mortality.
CONCLUSION: nCD64 expression and SOFA score are valuable parameters for early diagnosis of infection and prognostic evaluation of sepsis patients.
8.Effects of light quality on growth and icariin flavonoid content of Epimedium pseudowushanense under different light intensity.
Xiao-Ming LI ; Jun-Qian PAN ; Yan-Jiao LUO ; Qian-Ru YANG ; Chao-Qun XU ; Guo-An SHEN ; Sheng-Hua WEI ; Bao-Lin GUO
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2020;45(11):2502-2508
In this study, the growth index including plant height, compound leaf area, specific leaf area, leaf water content, number of branches, and leaf biomass per plant and the icariin flavonoids such as epimedin A, epimedin B, epimedin C and icariin of Epimedium pseudowushanense were determined on 30 d and 60 d under light intensity(18.2±2.5) μmol·m~(-2)·s~(-1)(L1) and(90.9 ±2.5) μmol·m~(-2)·s~(-1)(L2), and white light as control, red light, blue light and yellow light were used as three light quality treatments, to study the effect of light quality on the growth and flavonoids accumulation of E. pseudowushanense. The E. pseudowushanense was sui-table for growth under L1 light intensity, the blue light treatment significantly reduced the leaf area, but had little effect on the stem height, the red light treatment and the yellow light treatment had no obvious effect on the stem height and leaf area, but the yellow light treatment significantly increased the germination of new branches, and had a sustained promoting effect, and the biomass was significantly higher than the white light treatment at 60 d. The content of icariin flavonoids in red light, blue light and yellow light treatment was higher than that in white light treatment at 30 d and 60 d under L1 light intensity, while yellow light treatment promoted the synthesis of icariin flavonoids to the largest extent, which was 1.8 and 1.9 times of white light treatment(30 d and 60 d).Under L2 light intensity, the effect of strong light on promoting stem germination became the main factor, while the yellow light treatment showed no significant effect on promoting stem germination, and the red light treatment exhibited a significant effect on reducing leaf area. Icariin flavonoids under red light, blue light and yellow light treatment were all lower than that under white light treatment, that is, the effect of white light treatment on the synthesis of icariin flavonoids is better than red light, blue light and yellow light treatment. When the time of strong light treatment was longer, the degradation range of icariin flavonoids in other light treatment appeared, while red light treatment promotes the synthesis of icariin flavonoids. Therefore, the influence of light quality on E. pseudowushanense is quite different under different light intensity, no matter from growth index or flavonoid content index. The results support that the biomass and icariin flavonoid content can be increased by providing appropriate red and yellow light.
Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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Epimedium
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Flavonoids
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Plant Leaves
10. Research on Differential Feature Elements and Characteristic Spectrum of Inorganic Elements Between Calcined Alumen and Its Counterfeit Processed Products Based on ICP-OES/ICP-MS
Sheng-jin LIU ; Ting-ting QIAO ; Yu-lu MA ; Fang FANG ; Rui-chao LIN ; Min-jie BAO ; Yao CHEN ; De-kang WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2019;25(5):1-7
Objective: To provide the new quality control means for Alumen by investigating the elemental differences between calcined Alumen and its counterfeit processed products of ammonium alum, and establishing their characteristic chromatogram. Method: The contents of 22 inorganic elements both in calcined Alumen and processed products of ammonium alum were determined by means of inductively coupled plasma (ICP)-optical emission spectrometer-mass spectrometry (ICP-OES/ICP-MS),SPSS 16.0 was used for cluster analysis (CA) while SIMCA-P 13.0 with t-test and Rank-Sum test was used to identify the differential inorganic elements. In addition, the characteristic spectrum of the inorganic elements for calcined Alumen and counterfeit calcined alumen were established. Result: Calcined Alumen had highest contents of K and Al while counterfeit calcined Alumen has highest contents of Al and Fe;Cr,Sr,and Mn contents in calcined Alumen were relatively higher,while Mn,Ti,and Ga contents in processed products of ammonium alum were relatively higher. The content of K in calcined Alumen was about 205 times of that of counterfeit products. On the contrary,the average contents of Fe,Ti,Mn and Ga in counterfeit products of ammonium alum were much higher than those in calcined Alumen,33,46,38, 27 times, respectively. A total of 18 samples were clustered into two categories in CA:calcined Alumen and processed products of ammonium alum. 18 inorganic elements showed significant difference in contents(P<0.05),Be, Mg,Al,K,Ti,V,Mn,Fe,Co,Ni,Cu,Ga,As,Sn,Sb,Hg,Tl,and Pb respectively. Characteristic spectrum of 21 inorganic elements in calcined Alumen and counterfeit calcined Alumen were established. Conclusion: This method can be used for quality control of calcined Alumen.


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