1.Data Mining and Experimental Validation of Total Ginsenosides Ameliorating Alcoholic Hepatitis
Shuling CHEN ; Yitao LIU ; Xiao WU ; Duo ZHANG ; Jinhui AI ; Taohua YUAN ; Jianfei SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(21):95-103
ObjectiveTo explore new targets and herbal medicines of total ginsenosides in ameliorating alcoholic hepatitis (AH) by data mining and experimental validation and to provide new directions for the clinical treatment of AH. MethodGSE28619 was selected as the test set from the GEO database and GSE83148 and GSE103580 were selected as the validation sets. The limma package and weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) were employed to identify the AH-related differentially expressed genes and modular genes, and Venny was used to extract the common genes. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed and the enrichment analysis was carried out. The hub genes were further screened and evaluated for their diagnostic value. After validation with the datasets, new potential targets of AH and traditional Chinese medicine were predicted. Molecular docking between the targets and active ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine was performed, and the results were validated by experiments. Eight out of 48 SD rats were randomly selected into a blank group and received an equal amount of normal saline. The rest rats were subjected to modeling with ethanol by gavage and then randomized into low- (10 mg·kg-1), medium- (20 mg·kg-1), and high-dose (40 mg·kg-1) total ginsenosides, model, and positive control (metadoxine, 117 mg·kg-1) groups. After 3 weeks of gavage, serum samples were collected for the measurement of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels, and liver samples were collected for hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. Western blot and Real-time PCR were employed to determine the protein and mRNA levels, respectively, of potential targets in the liver tissue. ResultData mining predicted the potential genes: Proto-oncogene FOS and collagen type Ⅰ alpha 2 (COL1A2). Experimental validation showed that the liver injury was alleviated after drug administration compared with that after modeling. The serum AST and ALT levels were reduced after drug administration. The protein and mRNA levels of FOS were significantly up-regulated, while those of COL1A2 were down-regulated after drug administration. ConclusionTotal ginsenosides ameliorate HA via FOS and COL1A2.
2.Aerobic exercise modulates changes in cardiac function due to simulated weightlessness through the AMPK/ULK1/Beclin1 pathway
Yequn LIU ; Jianjun YANG ; Min YANG ; Hongli LI ; Fudong GAO ; Yuxuan HUANG ; Shuling ZHANG ; Junzhi SUN
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2024;35(4):235-240
Objective To explore the possible mechanisms of myocardial injury induced by simulated weightlessness in space flight and the recovery of myocardium in rats by aerobic exercise intervention.Methods The body weight of rats was weighed using an electronic balance;the cardiac function indexes of rats in each group were detected using echocardiography and isolated cardiac perfusion;and the expression of proteins related to the AMPK/ULK1/Beclin1 pathway in the myocardial tissues of rats in each group was detected using Western Blot.Results(1)When compared with the C1 group,the T1 group not statistically significant in body weight(P?>?0.05),and the wet weight of the flounder muscle,the wet weight-to-weight ratio of the flounder muscle,and the heart weight were all significantly decreased(P?0.01).(2)After 4 weeks of tail suspension and 4 weeks of aerobic exercise,significant changes in cardiac function-related indexes occurred,with a significant increase in the expression levels of AMPK and p-ULK1 in the T1 group(P?0.01),a significant increase in the expression of p-AMPK(P?0.05),and a slight,but not statistically significant,increase in the expression of ULK1 and Beclin1(P?>?0.05).After 4 weeks of aerobic exercise,when compared to group C2,group R showed a significant rise in the expression of AMPK and ULK1(P?0.05),a decrease in the expression of p-AMPK and p-ULK1,but not statistically significant(P?>?0.05),and a rise in the expression of Beclin1,but not statistically significant(P?>?0.05);and group A showed a slight increase in the expression of AMPK,ULK1 and Beclin1 expression decreased slightly but not statistically significant(P?>?0.05),p-AMPK expression decreased significantly(P?0.05)and p-ULK1 expression decreased significantly(P?0.01)in Group A.When compared with group R,group C2 showed a significant decrease in the expression of cardiac protein AMPK(P?0.05),a slight increase in the expression of p-AMPK and p-ULK1,a statistically insignificant decrease in the expression of Beclin1(P?>?0.05),and a significant decrease in the expression of ULK1(P?0.01);and group A showed a significant decrease in the expression of AMPK,ULK1(P?0.01);the expression of p-AMPK and Beclin1 decreased slightly but not statistically significant(P?>?0.05);the expression of p-ULK1 decreased significantly(P?0.05).Conclusion(1)After 4 weeks of tail suspension,it was found that the wet weight,and wet weight to body weight ratio of the flounder muscle of rats were significantly reduced,the weight of the heart and cardiac function related indexes were also significantly reduced,and the expression of AMPK,p-AMPK,ULK1,p-ULK1 and Beclin1 increased;(2)After 4 weeks of aerobic exercise,it was found that the morphology of the myocardium of the rat with tail suspension,the myocardial ultrastructure and cardiac function related indexes increased,and cardiac function was improved.function-related indexes rose,cardiac function was somewhat improved,and the expression of AMPK,p-AMPK,ULK1,p-ULK1,and Beclin1 declined;(3)he damage and improvement of cardiac function were associated with the regulation of related proteins through the AMPK/ULK1/Beclin1 pathway,and the regulation of the expression of AMPK,p-AMPK,ULK1,p-ULK1,and Beclin1.
3.The relationship and clinical risk assessment between trigeminal nerve atrophy and pontine angle and recurrence after percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation in ITN patients
Shuling SUN ; Yul-Ing XING ; Jiangmei GONG ; Ni ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(15):2133-2137
Objective Exploring the relationship between pain recurrence after percutaneous radiofre-quency thermocoagulation and the degree of trigeminal nerve atrophy and pontine angle in patients with primary trigeminal neuralgia(INT).Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 297 patients with INT admitted to Qingdao Haici Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University(Qingdao Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital)from January 2020 to December 2021.All patients received percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation surgery in our hospital.They were followed up for 24 months,during which 56 patients experienced pain recurrence after sur-gery(recurrence group),while 241 patients did not experience postoperative pain recurrence(non-recurrence group).Results The length of the trigeminal nerve root,degree of trigeminal nerve atrophy,and the combined application of the two were used to draw ROC curves.The AUC values predicted for pain recurrence in INT patients after percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation were 0.553,0.750,and 0.861,respectively.The results of the logistic regression model showed that shortened trigeminal nerve root length(OR=0.624,P=0.038),increased degree of trigeminal nerve atrophy(OR=2.257,P=0.000),multi vessel compression(OR=1.842,P=0.019),and severe baseline pain(OR=1.714,P=0.000)were independent risk factors for pain recurrence in INT patients after percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation(P<0.05).Conclusions INT patients undergo thin-layer MRI scans before surgery,and the degree of trigeminal nerve atrophy has a higher predictive value for pain recur-rence after radiofrequency thermocoagulation.The length of trigeminal nerve roots and degree of trigeminal nerve atrophy are correlated with postoperative pain recurrence in patients.
4.Effects of oral probiotics on gut microbiota structure in subcutaneous tumors in mice with colon cancer based on 16S rRNA sequencing technology
Shuling ZHANG ; Junwei WANG ; Luyu ZUO ; Shiliang HU ; Junzhi SUN ; Chun WANG
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2023;31(12):1564-1572
Objective To investigate the effects of oral probiotics on gut microbiota diversity,colony structure,and intergroup differences in mice with subcutaneous colon cancer tumors,based on 16S rRNA sequencing technology.Methods Twenty-four 6-week-old male BALB/c mice were divided randomly into normal control group(NC group,n = 8),model group(M group,n = 8),and probiotic + model group(PM group,n = 8)after adaptive feeding for 1 week.Mice in the PM group were given 200 μL probiotic mixed solution(Bifidobacterium longum and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp.bulgaricus mixed lyophilized powder,2×108 colony-forming units)by gavage three times/week for 7 weeks,while the M group and PM group received 200 μL normal saline.At 10 weeks old,0.2 mL CT26.WT cell suspension(1×107/mL)was inoculated subcutaneously into the left hind limbs of M group and PM group,while NC group were inoculated with 0.2 mL normal saline.The general state of mice was observed,the growth of subcutaneous tumor was monitored,and the changes of intestinal flora structure were detected by 16S rRNA sequencing.Results The subcutaneous tumors of the M group were prominent,and the subcutaneous tumor volume and weight of the PM group were significantly reduced(P<0.05).Compared with NC group,Alpha diversity index was lower in the M group,and a significant difference of Beta diversity inter groups(P<0.01).And supplementation of probiotics had a certain effect on gut microbiota diversity in the M group.Compared with M group,the relative abundance of Bacteroidetes,Proteobacteria,Muribaculaceae,Bacteroides were higher in the PM group,while the relative abundance of Firmicutes,Desulfobacterota,Lachnospiraceae_NK4A136_group,Alistipes were lower in the PM group.LEfSe analysis showed that Muribaculaceae and Bacteroides in the PM group were different species with high abundance(LDA values>4).Conclusions Oral probiotics may improve the gut microbiota by increasing the relative abundance of beneficial Muribaculaceae and Bacteroides in subcutaneous tumors in mice with colon cancer.
5."Expert Consensus on Nursing Care for Prevention of Adult Oral Tracheal Intubation Unplanned Extubation" evidence application and effect evaluation
Zijun ZHANG ; Xinhua XIA ; Yanling SUN ; Yuxia WANG ; Shuling ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2023;39(4):286-291
Objective:To promote the evidence application of the "Expert Consensus on Nursing Care for Prevention of Adult Oral Tracheal Intubation Unplanned Extubation" and verify its effectiveness.Methods:This was a quasi-experimental study. A total of 31 ICU nurses from Tianjin Teda Hospital were trained by workshops, in order to help promote the evidence transformation. With the evidence application model of the JBI Evidence-Based Health Care Center, we reviewed the measures for mechanically ventilated patients before and after intervention (51 cases at baseline and 77 cases at second review).Results:No unplanned extubation occurred during the period of two rounds of evidence review, the implementation rate of 9 review indicators had improved, and 6 of them showed statistically significant differences. indicator 1 increased from 3.92% (2/51) to 100.00% (77/77),indicator 3 increased from 86.27% (44/51) to 100.00% (77/77), indicator 5 increased from 27.45% (14/51) to 100.00% (77/77), indicator 7 increased from 45.10% (23/51) to 70.13% (54/ 77), indicator 8 increased from 50.98% (26/51) to 100.00% (77/77), indicator 9 increased from 45.10% (23/51) to 77.92 % (60/77), the difference was all statistically significant ( χ2 values were 8.02-119.87, all P<0.05). Conclusions:The "Expert Consensus on Nursing Care for Prevention of Adult Oral Tracheal Intubation Unplanned Extubation" can provide guidelines for clinical nursing practice. While preventing unplanned extubation, it can standardize nurses' behavior and promote medical-nursing cooperation.
6.Constructing an evaluation system for hierarchical management of clinical nurse in top three hospitals based on three-dimensional structure theory of medical quality
Yulian SUN ; Yujie MA ; Shuling SI ; Ying GE ; Qianqian YUAN ; Chunlan LIU ; Aixia MA
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2022;38(23):1810-1816
Objective:To provide a reference for the hierarchical management of clinical nurses in top three hospitals, the hierarchical management evaluation system was conducted and evaluated in the present study.Methods:On the context of three-dimensional structure theory of medical quality, the Delphi method was applied to conduct two rounds of correspondence consultation among 23 nursing experts, and then related indexes were established based on the evaluation results and recommendations.Results:An evaluation system for hierarchical management of clinical nurse in top three hospitals was finally constructed, which included 3 first-grade and 19 second-grade indexes. The effective recovery rate of the two rounds of expert questionnaires and authority Cr of two rounds of expert consultation were 100% and 0.915, respectively. The Kendall coefficients of concordance for significance and operability of the first-grade and second-grade indexes were 0.353/0.515 and 0.344/0.469, respectively ( P<0.01). Conclusions:The hierarchical management of clinical nurses in top three hospitals constructed based on three-dimensional structure theory has reliability and feasibility.
7.Clinical features and prognosis of acute kidney injury in patients with acute on chronic liver failure associated with hepatitis B virus
Min CHANG ; Fangfang SUN ; Yao LU ; Hongxiao HAO ; Lu ZHANG ; Ruyu LIU ; Ge SHEN ; Shuling WU ; Yuanjiao GAO ; Leiping HU ; Minghui LI ; Ronghai HUANG ; Yao XIE
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2021;35(4):378-383
Objective:To summarize the clinical features and prognosis of acute kidney injury in patients with HBV related acute on chronic liver failure (ACLF).Methods:A total of 150 patients who developed acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with HBV related ACLF from Sep. 2010 to Sep. 2019 were reviewed retrospectively, and the gender, age, laboratory examination, Child-pugh scores, and model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) were collected and the survival of the patients were followed up to analyze the prognosis.Results:Ninety-three percent of the patients were complicated with ascites, 81% with spontaneous peritonitis, 65% with hepatic encephalopathy and 58.7% with pulmonary infection; 60 patients (60.0%) were AKI stage 1, 44 patients (29.3%) were AKI stage 2, 16 patients (10.7%) were AKI stage 3. The patients with hyponatremia had lower albumin ( t=2.571, P=0.011), higher blood urea nitrogen, serum potassium and white blood cell levels than those without hyponatremia ( t=3.184, P=0.002; t=2.069, P=0.040; t=2.251, P=0.026); 74.7% of the patients died within 30 days, and the 90 days survival rate was 16.7%. The 30 days and 90 days mortality of patients with hyponatremia was higher than that of patients without hyponatremia ( χ2=4.11, P=0.044; χ2=3.901, P=0.049 7). Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed that the patients who had abnormal uric acid pre-diagnosis of AKI, hyponatremia when diagnosis of AKI, organ damage other than liver and kidney, metabolic acidosis, upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy had a poor survival. Cox regression analysis showed that other organ function damage other than liver and kidney, metabolic acidosis, and the old age, were independent risk factors of death. Conclusions:Most of the AKI patients with HBV related ACLF had ascites and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis when AKI occurred, and AKI stage 1 was common. The mortality of patients with hyponatremia was high, and the risk of death was high in patients with severe organ damage other than liver and kidney, metabolic acidosis and the old age.
8.Prevalence of gallstones among university teachers and related risk factors: A multicenter study
Chi ZHANG ; Shuling HU ; Peng SUN
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2020;36(3):624-630
ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence rate of gallstones among university teachers in Tianjin, China, and related risk factors. MethodsPhysical examination data were collected from the teachers from five universities who participated in physical examination in Physical Examination Center, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, in 2015, and abdominal ultrasound was used for the diagnosis of gallstones. The chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify the risk factors for gallstones in the teachers from different universities, and a meta-analysis was used for the pooled analysis of prevalence rate and risk factors. ResultsA total of 8006 university teachers were enrolled, among whom 440 were diagnosed with gallstones, and the pooled prevalence rate of gallstones was 5.5%. The meta-analysis showed that hypertension (odds ratio [OR]=1.67, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.32-2.12, P<0.001), fatty liver (OR=1.39, 95%CI: 1.12-1.72, P<0.001), kidney stones (OR=1.90, 95%CI: 1.15-3.14, P=0.01), and high levels of hexokinase (OR=1.42, 95%CI: 1.03-1.94, P=0.03), alanine aminotransferase (OR=1.32, 95%CI: 1.01-1.73, P=0.04), and globulin (OR=1.74, 95%CI: 1.08-2.79, P=0.02) were risk factors for gallstones. ConclusionThere is a relatively low prevalence rate of gallstones among university teachers in Tianjin, and hypertension, fatty liver, kidney stones, and high levels of hexokinase, alanine aminotransferase, and globulin may be the risk factors for gallstones.
9. Investigation and research on nursing process based on industrial engineering theory
Shuling ZHOU ; Tingting ZHANG ; Yanling SUN ; Huafu ZHANG ; Rongxiu CHEN ; Xinhua XIA
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2019;35(13):1019-1026
Objective:
To explore the current status of nursing work process in Tianjin Third Grade A General Hospital, to interpret the available space of nursing human resources, and to find new ideas for configuration and optimization.
Methods:
According to the industrial engineering theory and program analysis method, combined with the characteristics of nursing professional, define the name of the activity, build the evaluation index and formula of the nursing process level, the workday practice method was used to investigate and analyze the nurses′ work processes in a total of 48 departments in four hospitals in Tianjin.
Results:
The overall nursing process level of Tianjin Third Grade A General Hospital was:
10. A study for establishing cognitive response model for patients suffering conflicts with nurses based on grounded theory
Yulian SUN ; Yujie MA ; Shuling SI ; Shuling SUN ; Xiaole HU ; Chunlan LIU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2019;35(36):2848-2853
Objective:
To explore and construct the cognitive response model for patients suffering conflicts with nurses, and to provide guidance cues for the prevention and treatment of nurse-patient conflict.
Methods:
According to the grounded theory approach devoloped by Strauss, a total of 9 patients were observed and interviewed in a semi-structured way, and the collected data was analysed to extract the cognitive response theme.
Results:
A cognitive response model for patients with nurse-patient conflicts was established, which included three phases, i.e., the demands of expectations, the emotional catharsis, and the introspection of right and wrong.
Conclusion
The established congnitive response model confirmes the relationships among environmental factors, patients′ cognitive processes, and patients′ reponse, and can be used to prevent and deal with the conflicts between patients and nurses.

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