1.Research progress of sustained-release drug delivery system for uveitis
Ting ZHU ; Dahua XU ; Xiaolin WANG ; Mei CHEN
International Eye Science 2024;24(2):236-240
Uveitis, a complex ocular disorder with numerous etiologies, can result from infection, autoimmune, and various physicochemical and mechanical injury factors. The treatment of this disease is difficult, and failure to receive timely and effective treatment can often lead to blindness. With the deepening of people's understanding of uveitis and its related mechanisms, various new sustained-release drug delivery systems for uveitis have been studied. However, due to the existence of various anatomical and physiological barriers in the eye, there are multiple obstacles to the sustained release treatment of uveitis. In this paper, the main research results in this field in recent years are reviewed, and the innovations and limitations of various new sustained-release drug delivery systems are discussed in order to provide new ideas for the sustained-release drug delivery treatment of uveitis in the future. These new sustained-release drug delivery systems will help to completely change the traditional treatment mode of uveitis with side effects and poor compliance in the future, bringing longer targeted sustained release and less toxic reactions.
2.Effect and Mechanism of Qixian Tongluo Formula on Contralateral Corticospinal Tract Remodeling and Motor Functional Recovery in Rats with Cerebral Infarction
Shengqiang ZHOU ; Dahua WU ; Bo LI ; Yanjun CHEN ; Jia HUANG ; Qi WANG ; Wen ZENG ; Lingjuan TAN ; Yihui DENG ; Fang LIU
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 2024;35(9):1319-1328
Objective To observe the effect of Qixian Tongluo Formula on contralateral corticospinal tract(CST)remodeling and motor functional recovery in rats with cerebral infarction,and to explore its potential molecular mechanism from the perspective of regulating factors related to never remodeling.Methods The rat middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO)model was established by silk thread ligation.Fifty model rats were randomly divided into model group,citicoline group(0.054 g·kg-1),Qixian Tongluo Formula low-,medium-and high-dose(7.83,15.66,31.32 g·kg-1)groups,and sham operation group,with 10 rats in each group.The intervention administration was started on the 3rd day after operation once a day for 26 consecutive days.On the 3rd,14th and 28th day after operation,the gross motor function was evaluated by Longa score,and the fine motor function was evaluated by beam-walking test(BWT)score.The contralateral motor cortex was injected with the nerve tracer biotin dextran amine(BDA)on the 14 th day after operation to anterogradely trace the CST.On the 28th day after operation,the expression of axonal growth associated protein-43(GAP-43)and BDA positive fibers in the contralateral motor cortex and cervical spinal cord were detected by immunohistochemistry.The co-localization areas of BDA positive fibers and presynaptic marker protein vesicular glutamate transporter 1(VGLUT1)in the cervical spinal cord gray matter were detected by immunofluorescence.The expressions of brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF),glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor(GDNF),nerve growth factor(NGF)and nerve remodeling-associated inhibitory factor[Nogo-A,oligodendrocyte myelin glycoprotein(OMgp)and myelin-associated glycoprotein(MAG)]in the contralateral motor cortex were detected by Western Blot.Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between Longa score or BWT score and BDA/VGLUT1 co-localization area,respectively.Results Compared with the sham operation group,rats in the model group had obvious symptoms of motor function deficits,and the Longa scores were significantly increased(P<0.01)and the BWT scores were significantly decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01)at each time point.The expression of GAP-43 in the contralateral motor cortex and cervical spinal cord was up-regulated(P<0.05),the number of edge-crossing fibers from the posterior funiculus in cervical cord was increased(P<0.05),the co-localization area of BDA/VGLUT1 in the gray matter of the cervical spinal cord was increased(P<0.05),the expressions of BDNF,GDNF and NGF in the contralateral motor cortex were up-regulated(P<0.05),while the expressions of Nogo-A,OMgp and MAG were down-regulated(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the Longa scores in each administration group on the 14th and 28th day after MCAO operation were significantly decreased(P<0.01),the BWT scores were significantly increased(P<0.01),the expression of GAP-43 in the contralateral motor cortex and cervical spinal cord was significantly up-regulated(P<0.01).The number of edge-crossing fibers from the posterior funiculus in cervical cord was significantly increased(P<0.01),the co-localization area of BDA/VGLUT1 in the gray matter of the cervical spinal cord was significantly increased(P<0.01).The expressions of BDNF,GDNF and NGF in the contralateral motor cortex were significantly up-regulated(P<0.01,P<0.05),while the expressions of Nogo-A,OMgp and MAG were significantly down-regulated(P<0.05),and the most significant effect was observed in the high dose group.The Longa score was negatively correlated with the co-localization area of BDA/VGLUT1(r=-0.89,P<0.01),and the BWT score was positively correlated with the co-localization area of BDA/VGLUT1(r=0.84,P<0.01).Conclusion Qixian Tongluo Formula can improve motor function through promoting contralateral CST remodeling in MCAO rats after cerebral infarction,and the molecular mechanism may be related to the regulation of the expression of nerve remodeling-associated factor in the contralateral motor cortex.
3.Quality and reporting standards appraisal of guidelines and consensuses on ketogenic diet therapy in children with refractory epilepsy
Junhan YANG ; Jiaxin FANG ; Jingjing LI ; Xiao LI ; Liqun GUO ; Zhiyu LONG ; Wenqing CHEN ; Dahua ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(21):2839-2846
Objective:To evaluate the quality and reporting standards of the ketogenic diet guidelines and consensuses in children with refractory epilepsy at home and abroad.Methods:A systematic search was conducted using the English and Chinese keywords for screening relevant guidelines and expert consensus on the Guidelines International Network, National Guideline Clearinghouse, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Center for Evidence-Based Health Care in Australia, DynaMed Evidence-Based Medicine Database, American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, International League Against Epilepsy, Child Neurology Society, European Paediatric Neurology Society, International Ketogenic Diet Research Group, Cochrane Library, PubMed, CNKI, Wanfang Database, VIP, China Biology Medicine disc, etc. The search period was from establishment of databases to August 13, 2021. The quality of the guidelines was evaluated using the The Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and EvaluationⅡ, and the Reporting Items for Practice Guidelines in healthcare was used to evaluate the reporting standards of guidelines. The JBI Center for Evidence-based Health Care Quality Evaluation tool was used to evaluate the quality of expert consensuses, and the National Institutes of Health Reporting Standards was used to evaluate the reporting standards of expert consensuses.Results:A total of 1 864 literatures were searched initially. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria and reading the literature content, 13 literatures were selected, and after manual search, 1 literature was supplemented. Finally, a total of 14 literatures were obtained, including 7 guidelines and 7 expert consensuses. The quality evaluation results showed that 2 guidelines were grade A, 2 guidelines were grade B and 3 guidelines were grade C. 5 expert consensuses were rated "Yes" in the six items of quality evaluation. The results of the evaluation of reporting norms showed that the seven expert consensus reports were of poor quality; the higher the methodological quality rating of the guidelines, the better their reporting quality.Conclusions:The overall quality of the 14 guidelines and expert consensuses included is high, and attention should be paid to research quality in terms of application and participants. The reporting standards need to be further improved, and in the future, researchers can pay more attention to the reporting standards in the process of formulating guidelines and expert consensus, achieving a more rigorous research process and better applying evidence to clinical practice.
4.Construction of evaluation index system of pediatric specialized nurses' core competence
Qian TANG ; Jianjun CHEN ; Dahua ZHANG ; Meihua LIU ; Xiang DING ; Na ZHANG ; Yuqiong XIANG ; Tingwei LUO ; Lihui ZHU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2022;28(32):4467-4473
Objective:To construct the evaluation index system of pediatric specialized nurses' core competence, so as to provide a basis for accurate measurement of pediatric specialized nurses' core competence.Methods:A research group was established in August 2021. Based on the quality onion model and literature analysis, a qualitative interview was conducted in September 2021 with 10 provincial and above hospitals pediatric specialist nurses, 5 pediatric nursing managers, 5 pediatric chief physicians and 5 primary caregivers for children selected by objective sampling. From September 2021 to February 2022, questionnaires were sent to 16 experts via email or WeChat for three rounds of Delphi expert consultation. The evaluation indexes of pediatric specialized nurses' core competence were determined according to the authority coefficient, Kendall coordination coefficient, coefficient of variation and other factors.Results:Among three rounds of expert consultation, the effective recovery rates of the questionnaire were all 100.00% (16/16) , and the authority coefficients were 0.813, 0.888 and 0.895, respectively, and the Kendall coordination coefficients were 0.175 (χ 2=289.348, P<0.01) , 0.239 (χ 2=408.131, P<0.01) and 0.288 (χ 2=467.280, P<0.01) , respectively. The final evaluation index system of pediatric specialized nurses' core competence included 6 first level indicators, 18 second level indicators and 84 third level indicators. Conclusions:The evaluation index system of pediatric specialized nurses' core competence is scientific and reliable, which can be used as an effective tool to measure the core competence of pediatric specialized nurses.
5.Superior effects of thoracic epidural block for analgesia in patients with severe acute pancreatitis
Wu CHEN ; Bao FU ; Fei GAO ; Jie HU ; Dahua DAI ; Tian YU ; Enqiang MAO ; Xiaoyun FU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2021;41(5):589-592
Objective:To evaluate the superior effect of thoracic epidural block (TEB) used for analgesia in patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP).Methods:Fifty patients of both sexes, aged 18-64 yr, with SAP, with Japanese severity score (JSS) ≥3, onset time of SAP≤12 h, were divided into conventional analgesia group (group C) and TEB group.Sufentanil was intravenously infused for analgesia in group C. TEB was performed for analgesia in group TEB.In group C, sufentanil was intravenously infused at a rate of 0.2-0.3 μg·kg -1·h -1 after admission to hospital.In group TEB, an epidural catheter was placed at T 9, 10 interspace, and 0.66% lidocaine mixed with 0.33% ropivacaine was epidurally infused at a rate of 3-5 ml/h for 120 h after admission to hospital.Visual analog scale (VAS) score and intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) were recorded at 1, 24, 48, 72 and 120 h of analgesia.HR, respiratory rate (RR), oxygenation index, computed tomography severity index (CTSI), JSS and Ranson scores were recorded at 24, 72 and 120 h of analgesia, and the de-criticalization within 72 h following analgesia was evaluated. Results:Compared with group C, VAS score and IAP were significantly deceased at each time point ( P<0.05), the rate of de-criticalization (60%/90%) was increased ( P<0.05), and Ranson score, CTSI score and JSS score were decreased at 120 h of analgesia in group TEB ( P<0.05). Conclusion:TEB can not only produce good analgesic effect, but also improve the development of the disease, which has superior effect compared with routine analgesia when used for the treatment of SAP.
6.The Role of DNA Methylation Reprogramming During Sex Determination and Transition in Zebrafish
Wang XINXIN ; Ma XIN ; Wei GAOBO ; Ma WEIRUI ; Zhang ZHEN ; Chen XUEPENG ; Gao LEI ; Liu ZHENBO ; Yuan YUE ; Yi LIZHI ; Wang JUN ; Tokumoto TOSHINOBU ; Huang JUNJIU ; Chen DAHUA ; Zhang JIAN ; Liu JIANG
Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics 2021;19(1):48-63
DNA methylation is a prevalent epigenetic modification in vertebrates, and it has been shown to be involved the regulation of gene expression and embryo development. However, it remains unclear how DNA methylation regulates sexual development, especially in species without sex chromosomes. To determine this, we utilized zebrafish to investigate DNA methylation reprogramming during juvenile germ cell development and adult female-to-male sex transition. We reveal that primordial germ cells (PGCs) undergo significant DNA methylation reprogramming during germ cell development, and the methylome of PGCs is reset to an oocyte/ovary-like pattern at 9 days post fertilization (9 dpf). When DNA methyltransferase (DNMT) activity in juveniles was blocked after 9 dpf, the zebrafish developed into females. We also show that Tet3 is involved in PGC development. Notably, we find that DNA methylome reprogramming during adult zebrafish sex transition is similar to the reprogramming during the sex differentiation from 9 dpf PGCs to sperm. Furthermore, inhibiting DNMT activity can prevent the female-to-male sex transition, sug-gesting that methylation reprogramming is required for zebrafish sex transition. In summary, DNA methylation plays important roles in zebrafish germ cell development and sexual plasticity.
7.The relationship between serum betatrophin and early growth of fetal macrosomia
Junhu ZHENG ; Yicong PAN ; Rushu KE ; Hong CHEN ; Xiaona HU ; Dahua WANG ; Yihua HUANG
Chinese Journal of Neonatology 2020;35(1):29-32
Objective To study the relationship between serum betatrophin and early growth of macrosomia.Method Full-term macrosomia born in the Maternity and Children's Branch of Ruian People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province from January to June 2018 followed up to 6 months and their mother were enrolled in the prospective case-control study as the fetal macrosomia group.The full-term infants appropriate for gestational age,who met all the above requirements were randomly enrolled in the AGA group in a 1∶1 ratio.Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the level of blood betatrophin at birth and 6 months respectively,and the relationship between serum betatrophin level and the growth and development of infants was analyzed.Result A total of 4 823 live births were delivered during the study period,308 of them were full-term macrosomia,the incidence was 6.4%.30 cases were included in the macrosomia group and the AGA group,respectively.The level of blood betatrophin at birth and 6 months in the macrosomia group were higher than that in the AGA Group [(1 088.3 ± 67.8) ng/L vs.(929.5 ± 81.0) ng/L,(1 057.1 ± 114.2) ng/L vs.(976.4 ±76.6) ng/L],and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.01).The incidence of overweight was 26.7% (8/30) in the macrosomia group and 6.7% (2/30) in AGA group at 6 months of age,the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05).The level of blood betatrophin in overweight infants was statistically significantly higher than that in non-overweight infants (P < 0.001).There was a positive correlation (P < 0.001) between the level of blood betatrophin at the age of 6 months and the weight,body length,Z-score of weight/body length,triglyceride level at birth and the age of 6 months,and the level of umbilical blood betatrophin.But it was not correlated to gender,feeding pattern,other components of blood lipid,blood glucose and insulin in the cord blood and mother's blood,and the level of blood betatrophin in mother's blood (P > 0.05).Conclusion The betatrophin is involved in the regulation of infant growth and development,which is associated with the occurrence of overweight.
8.Training status and prospects of Pediatric Nurse Specialist
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2019;25(33):4265-4268
Combined with the economic development in China and people's need for health, training for pediatric nurse specialist has begun in 2017 to improve nursing professional quality and service ability. However, the specialized nursing training levels, training field, training content, course offered and recertification are still at the exploratory stage. According to domestic nurse specialist demand and foreign nurse specialist development, we should build the unified and normal pediatric nurse specialist training system, and carry out nurse specialist training hierarchically and in different fields, and perfect nurse specialist recertification which is important for national pediatric nurse development and building high level of pediatric nurse specialist team.
9.Effect of Zhengqingfengtongning on the expression of aggrecanase-1 (ADAMTs-4)and aggrecanase-2(ADAMTs-5)in the cartilage tissue of knee joint in rabbit models of osteoarthritis
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2018;28(5):88-94
Objective To analyze the effect of a Chinese medicine Zhengqingfengtongning on the expression of aggrecanase-1(ADAMTs-4)and aggrecanase-2(ADAMTs-5)in cartilage tissue of knee joint in rabbit models of osteoarthritis,and to study the mechanism of action of Zhengqingfengtongning in treatment for osteoarthritis. Methods 32 New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into the observation group and the model group, and 16 healthy New Zealand rabbits were chosen as the blank group. The blank group did not receive the intervention treatment, the model group received physiological saline in gastric gavage, the observation group was given the Zhengqingfengtongning by gastric gavage. The soft tissue samples of knee joint in the three groups were taken at 4 weeks after drug intervention. The joint morphology,joint fluid and articular cartilage were observed by histopathology. The ADAMTs-4 and ADAMTs-5 mRNA were detected by RT-PCR. The data were then statistically analyzed. Results The grades of articular cartilage and Mankin's score of the model group were significantly higher than those of the observation group and blank group,the grades of articular cartilage and Mankin's score of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the blank group, and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P< 0.05). The ADAMTs-4 and ADAMTs-5 mRNA expressions of the model group were significantly higher than those of the observation group and blank group. The ADAMTs-4 and ADAMTs-5 mRNA expressions of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the blank group, and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P< 0.05). Conclusions The Zhengqingfengtongning can improve the degree of joint lesions in osteoarthritis animal models,which may be related to inhibiting the expression of ADAMTs-4 and ADAMTs-5.
10.Study of event-related potentials based on Flanker task in adolescent addicted to smoking
Yajing CHEN ; Yao MA ; Limei BU ; Shaoping SU ; Xiaohua ZHANG ; Kai YUAN ; Dahua YU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2018;27(1):56-59
Objective To investigate the change of the error positivity(Pe)of event-related poten-tial(ERP)under Flanker task in adolescents with smoking addiction. Method The signals of ERP during the Flanker task in fifteen adolescents with smoking addiction were compared with that of 15 non-smoking ad-olescents. Results The Pe amplitude in adolescents with smoking addiction((3.575±2.299)μV)was sig-nificantly lower than that of non-smokers((5.865 ± 4.290)μV)(F=5.324,P=0.029),and the reaction time of the Flanker task in smoking addiction adolescent group((440.754± 36.051)ms)was significantly higher than that in the control group((422.850±20.194)ms)(F=0.620,P<0.05).The Pe amplitude in ado-lescents with smoking addiction was positively correlated with smoking index(pack-years)(r=0.599,P=0.018). Conclusion The adolescents with smoking addiction may exit worse ability of error monitoring dur-ing the Flanker task.

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