1.Colorimetric Determination of Antioxidant Capacity by Peroxidase Mimics Based on Ruthenium Nanoparticles Supported on Carbon Nanosheets
Ru-Xue HE ; Peng XU ; Fang-Ning LIU ; Peng-Juan NI ; Yi-Zhong LU
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2024;52(1):45-53,中插5-中插13
Lattice strain ruthenium nanoparticles uniformly and stably supported on nitrogen-modified carbon nanosheets(RuNPs/NC)were prepared via simple wet-chemical and subsequent pyrolysis method.The nitrogen doped NC could effectively improve their uniform dispersion and lattice compression of RuNPs.Through changing the pyrolysis temperature,the nitrogen content,types and degree of lattice strain of RuNPs could be effectively tuned,which could be used to adjust and control their peroxidase-like activity.The as-prepared RuNPs/NC-900 exhibited highest peroxidase-like activity,and could catalyze the oxidation of 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine(TMB)to produce a blue product with the maximum absorption at 652 nm in the presence of H2O2.The steady-state kinetic analysis indicated that the reaction catalyzed by RuNPs/NC followed the Michaelis-Menten kinetic model.Tannic acid(TA),gallic acid(GA)and ascorbic acid(AA)could effectively inhibit the RuNPs/NC-H2O2-triggered chromogenic reaction of TMB,resulting in color fading and decrease in absorbance.Based on this,a sensitive and accurate system was constructed for detection of TA,GA and AA.The detection limits(3σ/S)for TA,GA and AA were 0.014,0.014 and 0.29 μmol/L,respectively.This study not only developed a colorimetric sensing method based on RuNPs/NC nanozyme but also offered a new approach for the sensitive detection of antioxidants in food.
2.Antidepressant mechanism of Shenling Kaixin Granules based on BDNF/TrkB/CREB pathway.
Yan XU ; Dong-Guang LIU ; Ting-Bo NING ; Jian-Guo ZHU ; Ru YAO ; Xue MENG ; Jing-Chun YAO ; Wen-Xue ZHAO
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2023;48(8):2184-2192
To investigate the antidepressant mechanism of Shenling Kaixin Granules(SLKX) in treating chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS) model rats. Ninety male SD rats were randomly divided into control group, model group, Shugan Jieyu Capsules(110 mg·kg~(-1)) group and SLKX low-(90 mg·kg~(-1)), medium-(180 mg·kg~(-1)), and high-dose(360 mg·kg~(-1)) groups. Depression rat model was replicated by CUMS method. After treatment, the behavioral changes of rats were evaluated by sugar preference, open field, elevated cross maze and forced swimming experiments. The contents of interleukin 1 beta(IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor α(TNF-α), brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF) and 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT) in serum were determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA), and the activities of superoxide dismutase(SOD) and catalase(CAT) in hippocampal CA1 region were also detected. Pathological changes in hippocampal CA1 region were detected by hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining, and Western blot was used to determine the expression of nerve growth factor(NGF), BDNF, phospho-tyrosine kinase receptor(p-TrkB)/TrkB, phospho-cAMP-response element binding protein(p-CREB)/CREB, nuclear factor E2 related factor 2(Nrf2), heme oxygenase 1(HO-1), B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2)/Bcl-2 associated X protein(Bax) and caspase-3 in hippocampal CA1 region. RESULTS:: showed that compared with the control group, the model group had decreased sugar preference, reduced number of entries and time spent in the center of open field and shortened total distance of movement, reduced number of entries and proportion of time spent in open arm, and increased number and time of immobility in forced swimming experiment. Additionally, the serum contents of IL-1β and TNF-α and the expression of caspase-3 were higher, while the contents of BDNF and 5-HT, the activities of SOD and CAT in hippocampal CA1 region, the expressions of NGF, BDNF, p-TrkB/TrkB, p-CREB/CREB, HO-1 and Bcl-2/Bax, and the Nrf2 nuclear translocation were lower in model group than in control group. Compared with the conditions in model group, the sugar preference, the number of entries and time spent in the center of open, total distance of movement, and the number of entries and proportion of time spent in open arm in treatment groups were increased while the number and time of immobility in forced swimming experiment were decreased; the serum contents of IL-1β and TNF-α and the expression of caspase-3 were down regulated, while the contents of BDNF and 5-HT, the activities of SOD and CAT in hippocampal CA1 region, the expressions of NGF, BDNF, p-TrkB/TrkB, p-CREB/CREB, HO-1, Bcl-2/Bax, and Nrf2 nuclear translocation were enhanced. In conclusion, SLKX might regulate the Nrf2 nucleus translocation by activating BDNF/TrkB/CREB pathway, lower oxidative stress damage in hippocampus, inhibit caspase-3 activity, and reduce apoptosis of hippocampal nerve cells, thereby playing an antidepressant role.
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bcl-2-Associated X Protein/metabolism*
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Caspase 3/metabolism*
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Nerve Growth Factor/metabolism*
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Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor/metabolism*
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Signal Transduction
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Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/metabolism*
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Serotonin/metabolism*
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NF-E2-Related Factor 2/metabolism*
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Rats, Sprague-Dawley
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Antidepressive Agents/pharmacology*
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Superoxide Dismutase/metabolism*
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Sugars/pharmacology*
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Stress, Psychological/metabolism*
3.Study on related factors and characteristics of multimorbidity of overweight and obesity-related diseases in children in Hunan Province.
Zhen Zhen YAO ; Jun Xia YAN ; Ning An XU ; Ru Tong KANG ; Xiong Wei LI ; Hai Xiang ZHOU ; Wen DAI ; Si S OUYANG ; Yi Xu LIU ; Jia You LUO ; Yan ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;57(5):747-752
From January 2019 to December 2021, overweight and obese children who visited in health outpatient Center of Hunan Children's Hospital were studied to explore and analyze the rate, related factors and patterns of multimorbidity of overweight and obesity-related diseases in children in Hunan Province. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to analyze the multimorbidity-related factors of overweight and obesity-related diseases in children. Association rules (apriori algorithm) were used to explore the multimorbidity patterns of overweight and obesity-related diseases in children. A total of 725 overweight and obese children were included in this study. The multimorbidity rate of overweight and obesity-related diseases in children was 46.07% (334/725). Age, waist circumference, the frequency of food consumption such as hamburgers and fries and adding meals before bedtime were multimorbidity-related factors of overweight and obesity-related diseases in children. The multimorbidity associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was relatively common. The patterns with the top three support degrees were "NAFLD+dyslipidemia","NAFLD+hypertension" and "NAFLD+hyperuricemia". The patterns with the top three confidence and elevation degrees were "Hypertension+dyslipidemia => NAFLD","Hyperuricemia => NAFLD" and "NAFLD+hypertension => dyslipidemia".
Child
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Humans
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Overweight/complications*
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Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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4.Effects of rhubarb ethanol extract on hemin-induced autophagy and apoptosis of HT22 cells
Meng-Ru YUE ; Kun WANG ; Xiao-Ning JI ; Yan-Hua YANG ; Zhen LEI ; Ming MA ; Xu ZHAO
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2023;45(12):3930-3936
AIM To explore the effects of rhubarb ethanol extract on autophagy and apoptosis of HT22 cells after hemin-induced injury.METHODS The HT22 cells were divided into the blank group,the model group,and the high,medium and low dose rhubarb ethanol extract groups(25,12.5 and 6.25 μg/mL).After the 24 hours corresponding drug intervention,3 hours induction of 40 μmol/L hemin was used for the modeling of cell cerebral hemorrhage injury.Subsequently,the cells had their cell viability detected by CCK-8 method;their leakage rate of lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)detected by kit;their apoptosis rate detected by flow cytometry;and their apoptosis and autophagy related protein expressions of cysteine protease-3(caspase-3),Bcl-2 related X protein(Bax),B cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2)and microtubule related protein light chain 3(LC3)detected by Western blot.RESULTS Compared with the normal group,the model group displayed decreased cell viability(P<0.01);increased LDH leakage rate,apoptosis rate and the protein expressions of Bax/Bcl-2,caspase-3,Beclin1 and LC3(P<0.01);and decreased protein expression of P62(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,all of the groups intervened with rhubarb ethanol extract showed increased cell viability(P<0.05,P<0.01),decreased LDH leakage rate,apoptosis rate and protein expressions of Bax/Bcl-2,caspase-3,Beclin1 and LC3(P<0.05,P<0.01),in addition to the decreased protein expression of P62 increased(P<0.05,P<0.01)in the high and middle dose rhubarb ethanol extract groups.CONCLUSION The ethanol extract of rhubarb may protect neurons and reduce cell damage through its efficacy in regulating their autophagy and apoptosis.
5.CXCR4 antagonist AMD3100 reduced oxaliplatin resistance in colorectal cancer cells
Gang HAN ; Yu CAO ; Yun ZHANG ; Yan-Yan ZHANG ; Xu ZHANG ; Ning-Ning LIU ; Ru JIA ; Hang-Jun GONG
Chinese Journal of Current Advances in General Surgery 2023;26(12):939-942
Objective:colorectal cancer is one of the common malignant tumors in the gas-trointestinal tract.Oxaliplatin is the first-line drug for the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer,but drug resistance often occurs.The mechanism of CXCR4 in oxaliplatin resistance of colon cancer is not clear.This study intends to explore the mechanism of CXCR4 mediated oxaliplatin resistance and the potential therapeutic value of CXCR4 inhibitor AMD3100.Methods:oxaliplatin resistant strains HCT116 were constructed.The expression of CXCR4 and the phosphorylation level of PI3K-Akt signal pathway were detected by Q-PCR and Western blot.The phosphorylation level of PI3K-Akt signal pathway was detected by Q-PCR and Western blot.The effect of AMD3100 an-tagonizing CXCR4 or combined application of Akt inhibitor LY294002 on oxaliplatin resistance of drug-resistant cells was detected by CCK8.Results:CCK-8 was used to detect the proliferation activity of Oxaliplatin in HCT116 drug resistant group compared with control cells in the absence of drugs and at different concentrations.The results showed that there was no significant change in the activity of the resistant strains,while the control cells showed a significant decrease.Q-PCR and Western blot showed that the expression of CXCR4 and the phosphorylation level of PI3K-Akt increased significantly in the drug-resistant group(P<0.05).After administration of CXCR4 inhibitor AMD3100,CXCR4 expression and PI3K-Akt phosphorylation decreased significantly(P<0.05).AMD3100 enhanced the sensitivity of drug-resistant cell lines to oxaliplatin.The combination of AMD3100 and Akt inhibitor LY294002 can further enhance the sensitivity of drug-resistant cell lines to oxaliplatin.Conclusion:CXCR4 mediated activation of PI3K-Akt signaling pathway plays an important role in the resistance of colon cancer to oxaliplatin.AMD3100 may become a potential therapeutic drug against chemoresistance of colon cancer.
6.Dysbiosis of lung commensal bacteria in the process of lung epithelial-mesenchymal transition in mice with silicosis
China Occupational Medicine 2022;49(05):514-
Objective -
To investigate the effect of lung flora dysbiosis on the process of pulmonary fibrosis and lung epithelial
( ) Methods -
mesenchymal transition EMT in mice with silicosis. Male C57BL/6 mice of specific pathogen free grade were
, , , ( )
randomly divided into the blank control group silicosis model group solvent control group vancomycin VM + ampicillin
( ) , ( ) ( ) ,
AMP group metronidazole MNZ + neomycin NEO group and mixed treatment group 12 mice in each group. Except for
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the blank control group which was given 20.0 µL of 0.9% NaCl solution the other five groups of mice were dosed with 20.0 µL
of silica dust suspension at a mass concentration of 250.0 g/L using a single tracheal drip to establish the silicosis mouse model.
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The intranasal drip method was used to treat silicosis mice in each group as following mice in the solvent control group were
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given double distilled water mice in the VM+AMP group were given VM at a mass concentration of 0.5 g/L and AMP at 1.0 g/L
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mice in the MNZ+NEO group were given MNZ at a mass concentration of 1.0 g/L and NEO at 1.0 g/L mice in the mixed
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treatment group were given the same doses of the four antibiotics mentioned above all in a drip volume of 50.0 µL. Silicosis
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mice were treated seven days and half an hour before silica dusting and 7 14 and 21 days after silica dusting. Mouse lungtissue was collected aseptically 28 days after silica dusting. Hematoxylin eosin and Masson trichrome staining methods were
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used to observe the pathological changes. Western blotting was used to detect the relative protein expression of α smooth muscle
( - ), - ( - ) ( )
actin α SMA E cadherin E CAD and vimentin VIM . Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the relative expression of
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E CAD and VIM. Real time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to detect the expression levels of
(Col1a2) Results
collagen type Ⅰ alpha 2 mRNA in lung tissues. The histopathological results showed that the alveoli of the
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blank control group were thin and structurally intact with few surrounding infiltrating inflammatory cells and no abnormal
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distribution of collagen fibers. The alveoli of the silicosis model group were structurally disorganized with a large number of
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infiltrating inflammatory cells thickened alveolar walls and cellular fibrous nodules with abundant blue collagen deposit. In the
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VM+AMP group MNZ+NEO group and the mixed treatment group the inflammation and fibrosis were reduced with diferent
degrees in the lung tissues compared to the silicosis model group and the solvent control group. The relative expression levels of
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α SMA VIM protein and mRNA in lung tissues of mice in the silicosis model group were higher than those in the blank
( P ), -CAD
control group all <0.05 and the relative expression levels of E protein were lower than those in the blank control
(P ) - , Col1a2
group <0.05 . The relative expression levels of α SMA VIM protein and mRNA in lung tissues of mice in the MNZ+
( P ), -CAD
NEO group and the mixed treatment group were lower all <0.05 and the relative expression levels of E protein were
(P ), Conclusion
higher <0.05 when compared with the silicosis model group and the solvent control group. Pulmonary fibrosis
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was reduced in silicosis mice with interventions in lung flora where anaerobic and gram negative bacteria affected pulmonary
fibrosis and dysbiosis of the lung flora affected pulmonary EMT.
7.Inverted U-Shaped Associations between Glycemic Indices and Serum Uric Acid Levels in the General Chinese Population: Findings from the China Cardiometabolic Disease and Cancer Cohort (4C) Study.
Yuan Yue ZHU ; Rui Zhi ZHENG ; Gui Xia WANG ; Li CHEN ; Li Xin SHI ; Qing SU ; Min XU ; Yu XU ; Yu Hong CHEN ; Xue Feng YU ; Li YAN ; Tian Ge WANG ; Zhi Yun ZHAO ; Gui Jun QIN ; Qin WAN ; Gang CHEN ; Zheng Nan GAO ; Fei Xia SHEN ; Zuo Jie LUO ; Ying Fen QIN ; Ya Nan HUO ; Qiang LI ; Zhen YE ; Yin Fei ZHANG ; Chao LIU ; You Min WANG ; Sheng Li WU ; Tao YANG ; Hua Cong DENG ; Jia Jun ZHAO ; Lu Lu CHEN ; Yi Ming MU ; Xu Lei TANG ; Ru Ying HU ; Wei Qing WANG ; Guang NING ; Mian LI ; Jie Li LU ; Yu Fang BI
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2021;34(1):9-18
Objective:
The relationship between serum uric acid (SUA) levels and glycemic indices, including plasma glucose (FPG), 2-hour postload glucose (2h-PG), and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), remains inconclusive. We aimed to explore the associations between glycemic indices and SUA levels in the general Chinese population.
Methods:
The current study was a cross-sectional analysis using the first follow-up survey data from The China Cardiometabolic Disease and Cancer Cohort Study. A total of 105,922 community-dwelling adults aged ≥ 40 years underwent the oral glucose tolerance test and uric acid assessment. The nonlinear relationships between glycemic indices and SUA levels were explored using generalized additive models.
Results:
A total of 30,941 men and 62,361 women were eligible for the current analysis. Generalized additive models verified the inverted U-shaped association between glycemic indices and SUA levels, but with different inflection points in men and women. The thresholds for FPG, 2h-PG, and HbA1c for men and women were 6.5/8.0 mmol/L, 11.0/14.0 mmol/L, and 6.1/6.5, respectively (SUA levels increased with increasing glycemic indices before the inflection points and then eventually decreased with further increases in the glycemic indices).
Conclusion
An inverted U-shaped association was observed between major glycemic indices and uric acid levels in both sexes, while the inflection points were reached earlier in men than in women.
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Asian Continental Ancestry Group
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Blood Glucose/analysis*
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China/epidemiology*
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Cohort Studies
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Diabetes Mellitus/blood*
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Glucose Tolerance Test
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Glycemic Index
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Middle Aged
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Uric Acid/blood*
8.Efficacy and safety of Shenyankangfu Tablet, a Chinese patent medicine, for primary glomerulonephritis: A multicenter randomized controlled trial.
Jie WU ; Shu-Wei DUAN ; Hong-Tao YANG ; Yue-Yi DENG ; Wei LI ; Ya-Ni HE ; Zhao-Hui NI ; Yong-Li ZHAN ; Shan LIN ; Zhi-Yong GUO ; Jun ZHU ; Jing-Ai FANG ; Xu-Sheng LIU ; Li-Hua WANG ; Rong WANG ; Nian-Song WANG ; Xiao-Hong CHENG ; Li-Qun HE ; Ping LUO ; Shi-Ren SUN ; Ji-Feng SUN ; Ai-Ping YIN ; Geng-Ru JIANG ; Hong-Yu CHEN ; Wen-Hu LIU ; Hong-Li LIN ; Meng LIANG ; Lu MA ; Ming CHEN ; Li-Qun SONG ; Jian CHEN ; Qing ZHU ; Chang-Ying XING ; Yun LI ; Ji-Ning GAO ; Rong-Shan LI ; Ying LI ; Hao ZHANG ; Ying LU ; Qiao-Ling ZHOU ; Jun-Zhou FU ; Qiang HE ; Guang-Yan CAI ; Xiang-Mei CHEN
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2021;19(2):111-119
BACKGROUND:
Shenyankangfu Tablet (SYKFT) is a Chinese patent medicine that has been used widely to decrease proteinuria and the progression of chronic kidney disease.
OBJECTIVE:
This trial compared the efficacy and safety of SYKFT, for the control of proteinuria in primary glomerulonephritis patients, against the standard drug, losartan potassium.
DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS AND INTERVENTION:
This was a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial. Primary glomerulonephritis patients, aged 18-70 years, with blood pressure ≤ 140/90 mmHg, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥ 45 mL/min per 1.73 m
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:
The primary outcome was change in the 24-hour proteinuria level, after 48 weeks of treatment.
RESULTS:
A total of 735 participants were enrolled. The percent decline of urine protein quantification in the SYKFT group after 48 weeks was 8.78% ± 2.56% (P = 0.006) more than that in the losartan 50 mg group, which was 0.51% ± 2.54% (P = 1.000) less than that in the losartan 100 mg group. Compared with the losartan potassium 50 mg group, the SYKFT plus losartan potassium 50 mg group had a 13.39% ± 2.49% (P < 0.001) greater reduction in urine protein level. Compared with the losartan potassium 100 mg group, the SYKFT plus losartan potassium 100 mg group had a 9.77% ± 2.52% (P = 0.001) greater reduction in urine protein. With a superiority threshold of 15%, neither was statistically significant. eGFR, serum creatinine and serum albumin from the baseline did not change statistically significant. The average change in TCM syndrome score between the patients who took SYKFT (-3.00 [-6.00, -2.00]) and who did not take SYKFT (-2.00 [-5.00, 0]) was statistically significant (P = 0.003). No obvious adverse reactions were observed in any group.
CONCLUSION:
SYKFT decreased the proteinuria and improved the TCM syndrome scores of primary glomerulonephritis patients, with no change in the rate of decrease in the eGFR. SYKFT plus losartan potassium therapy decreased proteinuria more than losartan potassium therapy alone.
TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER
NCT02063100 on ClinicalTrials.gov.
9. Analysis on the influencing factors of low back pain in the occupational workers of key industries in China
Hui-jie ZHANG ; Xin SUN ; Hua-dong ZHANG ; Rui-jie LING ; Yi-min LIU ; Gang LI ; Zao-liang REN ; Yan YIN ; Hua SHAO ; Heng-dong ZHANG ; Bing QIU ; Mei-bian ZHANG ; Da-yu WANG ; Qiang ZENG ; Ru-gang WANG ; Jian-chao CHEN ; Dan-ying ZHANG ; Liang-ying MEI ; Yong-quan LIU ; Ji-xiang LIU ; Cheng-yun ZHANG ; Tian-lai LI ; Qing XU ; Ying QU ; Xue-yan ZHANG ; Ning JIA ; Zhong-xu WANG
China Occupational Medicine 2021;48(05):481-487
OBJECTIVE: To explore the influencing factors of low back pain and the relationship of the influence of bad working posture, weight load and frequency of load and the dose-response relationship among the occupational workers of key industries in China. METHODS: A total of 57 501 employees from 15 key industries in China were selected as research subjects using stratified cluster sampling method. The occurrence of low back pain in the past one year, as well as occupational factors such as job type, labor organization and work posture were investigated by using the Chinese version Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire. RESULTS: The prevalence of low back pain in the occupational population of key industries in China was 16.4%(9 448/57 501). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the risk of low back pain in females was higher than that in males(P<0.01). Married, obese, occasional and frequent smokers, and a history of lower back disease were associated with increased risk of low back pain(all P<0.05). The risk of low back pain was associated with older age, higher education level, and lower frequency of physical exercise(all P<0.01). The risk of low back pain was higher with longer working time, greater back curvature, and the high frequency of long standing and sitting position work, uncomfortable working posture, repeated operation per minute, and lifting>5 kg weight(all P<0.01). CONCLUSION: The influencing factors of low back pain in the occupational population of key industries in China include bad working posture, high frequency load, weight load and other individual factors. There is a dose-response relationship with low back posture load and frequency of load.
10.Progress of researches on roles of dendritic cells in immune tolerance caused by Echinococcus infections
Wen-deng LI ; Wang HU ; Kai XU ; Ru NIE ; Ming-quan PANG ; Hai-ning FAN
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2021;33(6):655-659
Dendritic cells (DCs), a type of antigen-presenting cells (APC), are recognized as an important regulator of immune response and immune tolerance, and play a critical role in the host innate immunity and adaptive immunity. Previous studies have shown that the long-term parasization of Echinococcus in the host is strongly associated with the host immune tolerance induced by DCs. This review summarizes the research progress of the role of DCs in host immune tolerance caused Echinococcus infection, aiming to provide the theoretical basis and insights into the management and immunotherapy of Echinococcus infections.

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