1.Determination of Organophosphate Esters and Metabolites in Serum and Urine by Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Wen-Qi WU ; Xiao-Xia WANG ; Wen-Bin LIU ; Li-Rong GAO ; Yang YU ; Tian-Qi JIA ; Zhe-Yuan SHI ; Yun-Chen HE ; Jing-Lin DENG ; Chun-Ci CHEN
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2024;52(9):1346-1354,中插29-中插35
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			A new method was developed for simultaneous detection of total 19 kinds of organophosphate esters(OPEs)and their diester metabolites(di-OPEs)in human serum(1.0 mL)and urine(1.5 mL)with low volume of samples.The target compounds were determined using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS)after acetonitrile liquid-liquid extraction combined with purification using an ENVI-18 solid-phase extraction(SPE)column.OPEs and di-OPEs were separated using a Shim-pack GIST C18 column(100 mm×2.1 mm,2 μm)with a Shim-pack GIST-HP(G)C18 guard column.An electrospray ionization source(ESI)was employed in mass spectrometry analysis,with positive/negative ion mode using the multiple reaction monitoring(MRM).All target compounds were separated within 15 min,and exhibited good linear relationships in the concentration range of 2-100 ng/mL,with correlation coefficients(R2)above 0.994.The method detection limits(MDL)in serum ranged from 0.001 to 0.178 ng/mL and the MDL in urine ranged from 0.001 to 0.119 ng/mL.The recoveries of the analytes spiked in serum and urine matrices at two concentration levels were 30.5%-126.8%,with the relative standard deviations(RSDs)ranged from 1%to 23%.In addition,paired serum and urine samples from 11 patients were analyzed.For all samples tested,the internal standards of OPEs exhibited recoveries between 61%and 114%,whereas the internal standards for di-OPEs had recoveries ranging from 43%to 103%.OPEs and di-OPEs exhibited high detection frequencies in 22 serum and urine samples.Triethyl phosphate(TEP),tributyl phosphate(TBP),tris(2-ethylhexyl)phosphate(TEHP),tris(2-butoxyethyl)phosphate(TBEP),tris(1-chloro-2-propyl)phosphate(TCIPP),triphenyl phosphate(TPHP),tri-m-tolyl-phosphate(TMTP)and 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate(EHDPP)were universally detected in all serum samples.TCIPP was identified at the highest concentrations(median 0.548 ng/mL)in serum samples.In urine samples,the detection frequency for 12 kinds of target compounds reached 100%.Notably,TBP emerged as the predominant OPE in urine,demonstrating a median concentration of 0.506 ng/mL.Regarding di-OPEs,bis(2-chloroethyl)phosphate(BCEP)and bis(2-butoxyethyl)hydrogen phosphate(BBOEP)were the most abundant in urine,with median concentrations of 6.404 and 2.136 ng/mL,respectively.The total concentrations of OPEs and di-OPEs in serum and urine were 1.580-3.843 ng/mL and 5.149-17.537 ng/mL,respectively.These results not only confirmed the effectiveness of the method in detection of OPEs and di-OPEs in biological matrices,but also revealed the widespread presence of OPE compounds in human body and pointed to potential exposure risks.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
2.Investigation and clarification of traditional measuring units of Tibetan medicine.
Qi-En LI ; Di-Gao WAN ; Fa-Rong YUAN ; Cai-Jia SUONAN ; Dai-Ji QINGMEI ; Yang-Xiu-Cuo DUOJIE ; Zhuo-Ma GENGJI ; Cuo-Mao TABA ; Peng-Cuo DAWA ; Zhong BANMA ; Cai-Rang DUOJIE ; Qu-Pei DANZENG ; Ci-Ren NIMA ; Xiao GUO
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2023;48(5):1393-1401
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Quantity is the key factor to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medicines. It is very important to study and determine the traditional measuring units and their quantity values of Tibetan medicine. Based on the literature records of Tibetan medicine and combined with modern experimental verification and investigation research, this study determined the reference, name, and conversion rate of traditional measuring units of Tibetan medicine. Meanwhile, through large sample sampling and repeated quantification of refe-rence of basic units, its weight and volume were clarified. The modern SI volume and weight unit values corresponding to the traditional volume and weight units of Tibetan medicine were deduced, and the correctness, reliability, and practicability of these determination results were demonstrated. This study also put forward some specific suggestions and reference values for formulating the standards of measuring units of weight and volume of Tibetan medicine. It is of great significance in guiding the processing, production, and clinical treatment of Tibetan medicine, and promoting the standardization and standardized development of Tibetan medicine.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        			Medicine, Tibetan Traditional
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		                        			Reproducibility of Results
		                        			
		                        		
		                        	
3.Research progress in the association of peri-implant diseases and metabolic syndrome.
Qing Ci KONG ; Xiao Jun HU ; Qi Mei GONG
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2023;58(1):75-80
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Peri-implant disease, an important group of diseases that cause implant failure, are associated with metabolic abnormality. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a common metabolic disorder comprising abdominal obesity, hyperglycemia, systemic hypertension and atherogenic dyslipidemia. Previous studies had reported that MetS and its diversified clinical manifestations might be associated with peri-implant diseases, but the relationship and underlying mechanisms were unclear. This review aims to explore the relationship between MetS and peri-implant disease, in order to provide beneficial reference for the prevention and treatment of peri-implant disease in patients with MetS.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
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		                        			Metabolic Syndrome/complications*
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		                        			Peri-Implantitis
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4.Application of Tranexamic Acid in Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery: A Randomised Controlled Trial.
Tian-Ci WANG ; Jia-Liang GUO ; Qiu-Ping TIAN ; He-Ping DENG ; Bing YIN ; Zeng XIAO ; Bo LU
Chinese Medical Sciences Journal 2023;38(4):273-278
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To explore the optimal administration route of tranexamic acid (TXA) in shoulder arthroscopic surgery. Methods Patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were randomly divided into four groups: control group (without TXA treatment), intravenous group (TXA was intravenously administered 10 minutes before surgery), irrigation group (TXA was added to the irrigation fluid during subacromial decompression and acromioplasty), and intravenous plus irrigation group (TXA was applied both intravenously and via intra-articular irrigation). The primary outcome was visual clarity assessed with visual analog scale (VAS) score, and the secondary outcomes included irrigation fluid consumption and time to subacromial decompression and acromioplasty procedure. Results There were 134 patients enrolled in the study, including 33 in the control group, 35 in the intravenous group, 32 in the irrigation group, and 34 in the intravenous plus irrigation group. The median and interquartile range of VAS scores for the intravenous, irrigation, and intravenous plus irrigation groups were 2.70 (2.50, 2.86) (Z = -3.677, P = 0.002), 2.67 (2.50, 2.77) (Z = -3.058, P < 0.001), and 2.91 (2.75, 3.00) (Z = -6.634, P < 0.001), respectively, significantly higher than that of the control group [2.44 (2.37, 2.53)]. Moreover, the control group consumed more irrigation fluid than the intravenous group, irrigation group, and intravenous plus irrigation group (all P < 0.05). The intravenous plus irrigation group consumed less irrigation fluid than either the intravenous group or the irrigation group (both P < 0.001). There was no difference in subacromial decompression and acromioplasty operative time among the four groups. Conclusion TXA applied both topically and systematically can improve intraoperative visual clarity, and the combined application is more effective.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
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		                        			Arthroscopy/methods*
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		                        			Decompression, Surgical/methods*
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5. Angelica sinensis polysaccharide promotes stress erythropoiesis in mice caused by 5-FU
Bi-Yao WANG ; Han-Xian-Zhi XIAO ; Yi-Lin NIU ; Nian-Ci SUN ; Zi-Ling WANG ; Ya-Ping WANG ; Lu WANG ; Bi-Yao WANG ; Han-Xian-Zhi XIAO ; Yi-Lin NIU ; Nian-Ci SUN ; Zi-Ling WANG ; Ya-Ping WANG ; Lu WANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2023;39(10):1949-1956
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			 Aim To investigate the effects of angelica sinensis polysaccharide (ASP) antagonizing 5-fluorou-raeil (5-FU) on spleen stress erythropoiesis in mice and its related mechanism. Methods C57BL/6J mice aged 6-8 weeks were randomly divided into control group, ASP group, 5-FU group and ASP + 5-FU group. The mouse body weight during the modeling pe-riod was recorded, and peripheral blood routine and the number of mononuclear cells in the bone marrow of femur were measured. Histopathology of spleen was de-tected, also the index and cellularity of spleen were analyzed. BFU-E of spleen mononuclear cells was counted. The number of F4/80 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
6.Analysis of related factors affecting delayed excretion of methotrexate in high-dose methotrexate chemotherapy regimen for osteosarcoma patients
Qiao-Yan LI ; Ai-Ling MA ; Yi-Meng WANG ; Dan YANG ; Xiao-Meng CHEN ; Ci CHEN ; Ning-Min ZHAO
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2023;39(24):3589-3592
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To explore the factors that affect the excretion rate of methotrexate and the occurrence of adverse reactions in high-dose methotrexate chemotherapy for osteosarcoma patients.Methods Retrospectively analyzed methotrexate excretion,liver injury,kidney injury,bone marrow suppression and other adverse drug reactions in 97 high-dose methotrexate chemotherapy cycles of 28 patients with osteosarcoma.The concentration of methotrexate in the blood at 0,24,48,72 h and the level of white protein in the blood were also analyzed.Results When the peak concentration of methotrexate(0h,Cmax)≥700 μmol·L-1 the risk of excretion delay increases:the incidence was 23.21%in group with Cmax ≥ 700 μmol·L-1,and it was 5.00%in group with Cmax<700 μmol·L-1,(P<0.05),but when the peak concentration was≥1 000 μmol·L-1,the risk of delayed excretion did not increase further:the incidence was 16.00%in group with Cmax 1 000 μmol·L-1,and it was 15.49%in group with Cmax<1 000 μmol·L-1,(P>0.05).Methotrexate blood Cmax has no significant correlation with the occurrence of important adverse reactions such as liver injury and bone marrow suppression.There was significant correlation between low serum albumin level and bone marrow suppression in patients.The average albumin level in group with bone marrow suppression was(39.1±3.4)g·L-1,which in without bone marrow suppression group was(41.2±4.0)g·L-1(P<0.05).Conclusion During high-dose methotrexate chemotherapy in patients with osteosarcoma,delayed excretion and adverse reactions should not be prevented by lowering the peak concentration.The albumin level of patients is an important factor affecting the occurrence of bone marrow suppression.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
7.Effect of DUS4L knockdown on gene expression regulation of human A549 lung adenocarcinoma cell line and analysis of different genes
Jie LI ; Zheng LI ; Bin LI ; Qiyao YU ; Wenjie MAO ; Yuqi MENG ; Duojie ZHU ; Haiming FENG ; Ci YIN ; Cui XIAO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2022;29(06):761-769
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective    To explore the mechanism of dihydrouridine synthase 4-like (DUS4L) on the development of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). Methods    The RNA-seq expression data of LUAD was downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), and the relationship between its clinical pathological characteristics and DUS4L mRNA expression was evaluated. The effect of DUS4L knockdown on the proliferation of A549 cells was detected by EDU proliferation assay. The gene expression profile of lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells in the DUS4L knockdown group (KD group) and control group (NC group) was detected by transcriptome sequencing technique. The differential genes were screened by DESeq2. ClusterProfiler was used to perform GO functional enrichment analysis of differential genes. Results    The expression of DUS4L mRNA in LUAD tissues was higher than that in normal tissues, and the up-regulation of DUS4L was related to the clinical pathological characteristics of LUAD patients. EDU proliferation assay suggested that knocking down DUS4L could inhibit the proliferation of A549 cells. A total of 456 differential genes were screened, including 289 up-regulated genes and 167 down-regulated genes [|log2(fold change)|>1 and Padj<0.05]. STC2 and TRIB3 were significantly down-regulated (P<0.05). Differential genes were mainly involved in the production of interleukin-8, angiogenesis, vascular endothelial cell proliferation and other biological pathways. Conclusion    DUS4L can widely regulate the gene expression of LUAD cells, which provides a new idea for further studying the function and role of DUS4L in the occurrence and development of LUAD and finding new therapeutic targets for LUAD.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
8.Summary of tools for assessment of public health emergency response capability.
Tao REN ; Meng FAN ; En Ci XUE ; Jian YANG ; Xiao Yun LIU ; Jue LIU ; Hao CHEN ; Chao Bo ZHAO ; Xi CHEN ; Xue Heng WANG ; Tao WU ; Yan GUO ; Zi Jun WANG ; Yong Hua HU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2022;43(3):397-402
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			With the progress of globalization, the public health emergencies represented by major infectious diseases have become a major challenge for the public health management in China. The article briefly describes the emergency response capability assessment tools in China, and introduces two emergency response assessment tools with complete content structure and wide application in the world. Then the advantages and disadvantages of the tools are compared and discussed in order to provide reference for improvement of the assessment tools for public health emergency response capability in China.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
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		                        			Disaster Planning
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9.Hashimoto's encephalopathy presenting with isolated cerebellar ataxia in 13 children.
Yin Ting LIAO ; Wen Xiong CHEN ; Chi HOU ; Hai Xia ZHU ; Lian Feng CHEN ; Yi Ru ZENG ; Wen Xiao WU ; Hui Ci LIANG ; Xiao Jing LI
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2022;60(1):46-50
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective: To analyze the clinical characteristics, treatment and prognosis of Hashimoto's encephalopathy presenting with isolated cerebellar ataxia in children. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical features, laboratory tests, neuroelectrophysiological examination, imaging, treatment and outcomes of 13 patients with Hashimoto's encephalopathy presenting with isolated cerebellar ataxia, who were admitted to the Department of Pediatric Neurology of Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center from January 2016 to May 2021. Results: Among the 13 cases, 6 were males and 7 were females. The onset age was 2.6 (2.0,3.3) years, 9 children had precursor infection or vaccination before the first course of disease. All the 13 children had gait abnormalities or unsteady sitting, 10 had intentional tremor, 6 had dysarthria, 3 had body tremor, 2 had nystagmus, 3 had fatigue, 3 had hypotonia, 2 had vomiting and 1 had irritability. Thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb) was 500.0 (298.9,587.2) kU/L and thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb) was 621.9 (449.6,869.4) kU/L in 13 cases. Autoantibodies were positive in 9 cases, and cerebrospinal fluid leukocytosis was seen in 4 cases. Regarding electroencephalography result, 4 cases had background slowing and 1 case had occasional sharp waves. Among the 3 patients who had relapses, 1 had cerebellar atrophy shown on cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) during the recurrence. All the patients received intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and intensive methylprednisolone therapy during the first onset, followed by the disappearance of the symptoms, 1 patient had repeated episodes which was decreased after immunosuppressive treatment with Rituximab.Followed up for 25.0 (22.5,33.3) months after the last episode, 12 achieved complete remission and 1 had a wide base gait. Conclusions: Trunk ataxia is the common symptom of Hashimoto's encephalopathy presenting with isolated cerebellar ataxia in children.Children with cerebellar ataxia should be tested for TgAb and TPOAb to detect Hashimoto's encephalopathy, avoiding missed diagnosis and treatment delays; IVIG and intensive steroid therapy is effective, and immunosuppressive therapy for patients with multiple relapses could reduce the recurrence.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
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10.Determination of creatinine and 2-thiothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid in urine by ultra high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.
Xiao Yun XIONG ; Qiu Xia JIANG ; Wei WANG ; Shan Ci MAO
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2022;40(3):226-230
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective: To establish an ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method for the determination of creatinine (Cre) and 2-thiothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid (TTCA) in urine. Methods: In October 2020, the end-of-shift urine samples of the monitored subjects were taken, and the filtrate was prepared by centrifugation. After separated by ultra high performance liquid chromatography C18 column, acetonitrile and 0.2% acetic acid aqueous solution were used as mobile phases for gradient elution, the three quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry adopted an electrospray ion source (ESI) , the ion source temperature was 500 ℃ , and the air curtain gas flow rate was 31.4 L/min, qualitative and quantitative analysis of Cre and TTCA were carried out under the multiple reaction monitoring mode. Results: The linear range of Cre was 1.0-1 000.0 μg/L, the linear equation was y=947.3x-1605.6, and the correlation coefficient was 0.9994. The detection limit and the limit of quantitation were 0.3, 1.0 μg/L. When the addition concentrations were 50.0, 150.0 and 450.0 μg/L, the recovery rates were 92.8%-94.6% , the intra assay precisions were 3.6%-5.7% , and the inter assay precisions were 3.4%-5.4%. The linear range of TTCA was 0.1-200.0 μg/L, the linear equation was y=1164.7x-2243.9, and the correlation coefficient was 0.9991. The detection limit and the limit of quantitation were 0.03, 0.1 μg/L. When the addition concentrations were 10.0, 40.0 and 160.0 μg/L, the recovery rates were 90.8%-93.6%, the intra assay precisions were 4.6%-7.4%, and the inter assay precisions were 4.4%-6.9%. Conclusion: The sample pretreatment process of the ultra high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method for the determination of Cre and TTCA in urine is simple, and the continuous determination of Cre and TTCA in urine can be realized only by switching mass spectrometry parameters under the same chromatographic conditions, which is accurate and efficient, and each performance index of the method meets the determination requirements.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
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