1.Ameliorative effect of patchouli alcohol on mice with lung-heat syndrome based on PI3K/Akt/NF-κB pathway
Linze LI ; Yi LI ; Haoyi QIAO ; Jiakang JIAO ; Qi ZHANG ; Xiaofang WU ; Xingyu ZHAO ; Yinming ZHAO ; Chun WANG ; Jianjun ZHANG ; Linyuan WANG
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(4):459-470
Objective:
To investigate the therapeutic effect of patchouli alcohol on mice with lung-heat syndrome based on the phosphoinositide 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(Akt)/nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB) signaling pathway.
Methods:
First, network pharmacology was used to predict the potential targets of patchouli alcohol in the treatment of lung-heat syndrome, and a "component-disease-key target" network was constructed for pathway analysis. Then, 40 BALB/c mice were assigned to the normal, lung-heat model, honeysuckle, and low-dose and high-dose patchouli alcohol groups. All groups, except the blank group, were intranasally infected with 50 μL (103 TCID50) of influenza virus solution. After two hours of infection, mice were treated once a day for seven consecutive days. The therapeutic mechanism of patchouli alcohol was explored by measuring pulmonary inflammatory factors, the PI3K/Akt/NF-κB pathway, hypothalamic fever markers (PGE2, cAMP, cGMP levels), rectal temperature, and tissue energy metabolism.
Results:
Network pharmacology identified 135 target genes related to patchouli alcohol and lung-heat syndrome, with the key targets being STAT3, H1F1A, and NF-κB1. In animal experiments, patchouli alcohol significantly alleviated influenza virus-induced lung inflammatory damage in mice with lung-heat syndrome, inhibited the expression of TNF-α and IL-6 in lung tissues(P<0.01), and suppressed the activation of the PI3K/Akt/NF-κB pathway. It also reduced hypothalamic levels of PGE2 and cAMP(P<0.01), suppressed the increase in rectal temperature, significantly decreased liver glycogen and pyruvate levels(P<0.01), and increased the activities of SDH, LDH, and Na+ -K+ -ATPase in the liver(P<0.01)
Conclusion
Patchouli alcohol improves the symptoms of lung-heat syndrome in mice by inhibiting the activation of the PI3K/Akt/NF-κB pathway, reducing proinflammatory cytokines and inflammatory damage, and regulating hypothalamic fever markers and energy metabolism.
2.Study on the effects of carvacrol on stomach-heat and stomach-cold rats and its mechanism of cooling and clearing based on energy metabolism and gastrointestinal function
Qi ZHANG ; Yi LI ; Hongye LI ; Fengwei ZHANG ; Minghui JIANG ; Xingyu ZHAO ; Linze LI ; Xiaofang WU ; Yinming ZHAO ; Songrui DI ; Jianjun ZHANG ; Chun WANG ; Linyuan WANG
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(4):471-482
Objective:
To investigate the biological effects of carvacrol on rats with stomach-heat and stomach-cold and its regulation on transient receptor potential(TRP) channels in rats with stomach-heat, and to study the cold and heat properties of carvacrol and its possible mechanism.
Methods:
According to the random number method, 100 SD rats were divided into stomach-heat blank group, stomach-heat model group, Coptidis Rhizoma group, stomach-heat low-dose and high-dose carvacrol group, stomach-cold blank group, stomach-cold model group, Baked ginger group, stomach-cold low-dose group and high-dose carvacrol group, 10 rats in each group. The rat model of stomach-heat was established by intragastric administration of pepper aqueous solution (0.80 g/kg) and anhydrous ethanol, and the rat model of stomach-cold was established by intragastric administration of water extract of Anemarrhena asphodeloides and sodium hydroxide (10.40 g/kg). On the day of modeling, the rats in the Baked ginger group were given Baked ginger decoction (0.78 g/kg), and the rats in the Coptidis Rhizoma group were given Coptidis Rhizoma decoction (0.43 g/kg).The stomach-cold and stomach-heat low-dose group of carvacrol was given carvacrol emulsion (40 mg/kg), high-dose group was given carvacrol emulsion (80 mg/kg).All rats of the blank and model groups were given the equal volume of emulsion prepared by 5% dimethyl sulfoxide, 1% Tween 80, 1% polyethylene glycol 400, and 93% normal saline, once a day, for 7 days. The general condition of rats was observed and the body mass was recorded. The pathological morphology of gastric tissue was observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. The changes of material and energy metabolism, cyclic nucleotide (cAMP), thyroid hormone and gastrointestinal hormone in each group were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The expression levels of transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 1 (TRPV1), transient receptor potential channel M8 (TRPM8) and uncoupling protein-1 (UCP1) in rats with gastric fever were detected by Western blotting.
Results:
Compared with the stomach-heat blank group, the body mass of rats in the stomach-heat model group decreased at the fifth and seventh day (P<0.05). The contents (or ratio) of hepatic glycogen (HGlyc), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) were decreased (P<0.05), and Na+ -K+ -ATPase, Ca2+ -Mg2+ -ATPase, cytochrome C oxidase (COX), NADH dehydrogenase (ND), cyclic adenosine phosphate (cAMP), cAMP/cyclic guanosine phosphate (cGMP), triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), gastrin (GAS), motilin (MTL), and α-amylase (α-AMS) all increased (P<0.05). Compared with the stomach-heat model group, the body mass of rats in the Coptidis Rhizoma group decreased at the third, fifth, and seventh day, the contents (or ratio) of HGlyc, TC, TG, VIP and α-AMS were increased, and Na+ -K+ -ATPase, COX, ND, cAMP, cAMP/cGMP, T3, T4, and GAS all decreased (P<0.05). The body mass of rats in the stomach-heat low-dose carvacrol group decreased at the seventh day. The contents (or ratio) of HGlyc, TC, and VIP were increased, Na+ -K+ -ATPase, COX, ND, cAMP, cAMP/cGMP, T3, T4, and MTL all decreased, the expression of TRPV1 and UCP1 in gastric tissue decreased, while TRPM8 increased (P<0.05) in rats of the stomach-heat low-dose and high-dose carvacrol groups. Compared with the stomach-cold blank group, the body mass of rats in the stomach-cold model group decreased at the third, fifth, and seventh day, the contents (or ratio) of HGlyc, TC, TG, α-AMS, and VIP all increased, while Na+ -K+ -ATPase, Ca2+ -Mg2+ -ATPase, COX, ND, cAMP, cAMP/cGMP, T3, T4, GAS, and MTL all decreased (P<0.05). Compared with the stomach-cold model group, the body mass of rats in the Baked ginger group was increased at the seventh day, and the contents (or ratio) of HGlyc, VIP, and α-AMS all decreased, while Na+ -K+ -ATPase, COX, ND, cAMP/cGMP, T3, T4, GAS, and MTL all increased (P<0.05). The contents of HGlyc, cAMP, α-AMS, and VIP of rats in the stomach-cold low and high-dose carvacrol group all decreased (P<0.05). TG in the stomach-cold low-dose carvacrol group was increased. TC, Ca2+ -Mg2+ -ATPase, and cGMP all increased, while cAMP/cGMP decreased (P<0.05) in the high-dose carvacrol group.
Conclusion
In this study, the rat model of stomach-cold and stomach-heat were successfully established by using cold and heat factors. The result showed that carvacrol had a certain inhibitory effect on body mass, material energy metabolism, cyclic nucleotide level, thyroid hormone and gastrointestinal function in rats with stomach-heat, indicating that the drug was cold. Carvacrol′s cold medicinal property could be biologically explained by TRPV1 activation, UCP1 induction, and TRPM8 suppression.
3.Progress in the application of non-peptide gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist in the treatment of uterine fibroid
Yunxi ZHENG ; Xiaofang YI ; Congjian XU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2024;29(5):482-487
Non-peptide gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist(GnRH-antagonist)is a highly efficient and selective antagonist of GnRH receptor.The oral preparations(Elagolix,Relugolix and Linza-golix)had been approved for listing abroad.It shows efficacy in reducing the size of uterine fi-broid and controlling heavy bleeding.Appropriate combination of'add-back'therapy could improve the safety in medical application and patient com-pliance.Compared with other hormonal pharma-ceuticals,oral GnRH-antagonists showed promising prospects in the treatment of uterine fibroid.
4.Prevalence of Lying Flat behaviors and its association with depressive symptoms among college students from three provinces and cities in China
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(6):844-848
Objective:
To understand the prevalence of Lying Flat behaviors and its association with depressive symptoms among Chinese college students, so as to provide a scientific basis for promoting the physical and mental health development of adolescents.
Methods:
From July to October 2023, three universities were selected through convenient sampling from Jiangxi Province, Liaoning Province and Beijing City, respectively. Selfdesigned questionnaire links were distributed on campus to collect basic information and Lying Flat behaviors among college students, and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was utilized to screen for students with depressive symptoms. Finally, a total of 4 225 valid questionnaires were obtained. Chisquare was used to compare of report rates of Lying Flat behaviors across different demographic characteristics. Ordered Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the association between Lying Flat behaviors and depressive symptoms, with Z test used to assess variations in the strength of associations.
Results:
The reporting rates of academic, life, and social Lying Flat were 32.7%, 17.8% and 17.5%, respectively. And 6.7% of the participants were found of all three Lying Flat behaviors simultaneously.Among college students with three Lying Flat behaviors, the constituent ratios of no, mild, moderate and above depressive symptoms were 9.9%, 30.5% and 59.6%, respectively. Additionally, college students who had three Lying Flat behaviors were more likely to show mild, moderate and above depressive symptoms [OR(95%CI)=2.49(1.60-3.87), 7.69(5.01-11.79), P<0.01].
Conclusions
Academic Lying Flat behavior is most prevalent among college students. Academic, life and social Lying Flat behaviors are all significantly positively correlated with depressive symptoms. Attention should be paid to the Lying Flat behaviors and college students psychological health conditions to promote their physical and mental health development.
5.Effects of Buzhong Yulin Decoction (补中愈淋汤) for Mice with Recurrent Urinary Tract Infectionon on Bladder Mucosal Barrier and Bacterial Load of Bladder Epithelial Cells
Hao YIN ; Yi XUE ; Biao ZHANG ; Zhuohui JIN ; Jiaoli ZHU ; Yi JIANG ; Xiaofang WANG ; Chen FENG ; Yunyun JIN ; Qingjiang JIN ; Qinglei JIN ; Xin WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(22):2338-2346
ObjectiveTo investigate the possible mechanism of Buzhong Yulin Decoction (补中愈淋汤) in the prevention and treatment of recurrent urinary tract infection. MethodsThe mouse models of recurrent urinary tract infection were established by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) strain UTI89 by bladder perfusion, and the successful mouse models were randomly divided into a model group, an antibiotic group, and a low- and high-dose Buzhong Yulin Decoction group, with six mice in each group. In addition, 5 C57BL/6 mice without modelling were taken as blank group. The low- and high-dose Buzhong Yulin Decoction groups received 0.1 ml/10 g of decoction by gavage, with concentrations of 1.3 g/ml and 5.2 g/ml, respectively; the antibiotic group received 0.1 ml/10 g of levofloxacin hydrochloride solution with 5 mg/ml by gavage; the blank and model groups received 0.1 ml/10 g of distilled water by gavage. Each group was gavaged once a day for 7 consecutive days. The total number of urine marks, the number of central urine marks, and the total urine volume of the urine marks were observed by the urine marking test; HE staining was used to observe the histopathological changes in the bladder of mice; serum levels of the inflammatory factors interleukin 1β (IL-1β), interleukin 6 (IL-6) and tumour necrosis factor α (TNF-α) were detected by ELISA; the morphology of the epithelial cells of bladder was observed by scanning electron microscopy; immunofluorescence assay to detect bladder tissue anti-UroPlakin 3A protein level and UPEC bacterial load; the spread plate method to detect urinary bacterial load and bacterial load of bladder epithelial cells; RT-PCR method to detect Ras-related protein Rab-11A (RAB11A) and Ras-related protein Rab-27B (RAB27B) mRNA level in bladder tissue; immunoblotting to detect microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain3 (LC3) and P62 protein levels in bladder tissue. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the bladder epithelial cell layers were lost and showed abnormal morphology in mice of the model group; bladder tissue UroPlakin 3A protein and RAB11A and RAB27B mRNA levels reduced, the total number of urine marks, the number of central urine marks, bladder tissue UPEC bacterial load, urinary bacterial load, bacterial load in bladder epithelial cells, serum IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α levels, and LC3 and P62 protein levels in bladder tissue all elevated (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the bladder epithelial cell layers were intact and the morphology of epithelial cells were regular in the low- and high-dose Buzhong Yulin Decoction groups; the average surface area of bladder epithelial cells reduced, the levels of UroPlakin 3A protein and RAB11A and RAB27B mRNA in bladder tissues elevated, and total number of urine marks, the number of central urine marks, bladder tissue UPEC bacterial load, urinary bacterial load, bacterial load in bladder epithelial cells, serum IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α levels, and P62 protein levels in bladder tissue all reduced (P<0.05 or P<0.01), but LC3 protein levels showed no statistically significant (P>0.05). In the antibiotic group, the bladder epithelial cells were partially missing and the morphology of epithelial cells was abnormal. Compared with the antibiotic group, the average surface area of the bladder epithelial cells in the mice increased in the low- and high-dose Buzhong Yulin Decoction groups, the bacterial load of the bladder epithelial cells decreased, and the P62 protein level of the bladder tissue decreased (P<0.05). When comparing between the low- and high-dose Buzhong Yulin Decoction groups, the differences in each index were not statistically significant (P>0.05). ConclusionBuzhong Yulin Decoction may prevent and treat recurrent urinary tract infection by repairing the bladder mucosal barrier, increasing RAB11A and RAB27B level and enhancing autophagy in bladder tissues, thereby facilitating bacterial clearance from bladder epithelial cells and reducing the bacterial load of bladder epithelial cells.
6.Molecular epidemiological characteristics of carbapenem-resistant Raoultella ornithinolytica
Xiaofang XIE ; Feinan QIAN ; Zhichen ZHU ; Yi ZHENG ; Hong DU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;47(11):1306-1313
Objective:To understand the clinical prevalence and drug resistance of Raoultella ornithinolytica, and to analyze the drug-resistant characteristics of carbapenem-resistant strains. Methods:A total of 83 clinical isolates of R.ornithinolytica, identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry between May 2015 and December 2020, were collected. Clinical information, drug-resistant phenotype, and carbapenemase gene of the carbapenem resistant strains were analyzed. Homology of the resistant strains was examined by pulse-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). The molecular characteristics of plasmids, drug resistance genes and virulence genes were determined by whole genome sequencing (WGS), and a phylogenetic tree was constructed based on core single-nucleotide polymorphisms(core-SNPs) for evolutionary analysis of the carbapenem-resistant strains. Results:All 83 clinical isolates were confirmed as R.ornithinolytica, of which 11 strains were resistant to carbapenem antibiotics. The resistant strains were mainly sourced from the drainage fluid and wound secretions of patients in surgery, intensive care unit and oncology department. In addition to carbapenems resistances, the 11 strains were also resistant to cephalosporins, cephamycins, and aztreonam, while maintaining good in vitro activity to levofloxacin, tigecycline and colistin. Carbapenemase gene detection showed that 8 strains carried the bla IMP-4, 3 carried bla KPC-2, of which 1 strain carried both bla IMP-4 and bla KPC-2, and 2 strains carried both bla IMP-4 and bla NDM-1. PFGE results showed 7 banding types and 4 epidemic strains. WGS identified plasmid replicon types carried by the 11 strains of R. ornithinolyticus including IncFIA, IncFIB, IncHI1B, IncU, repB and Col, along with 10 additional types of drug resistance genes. Iron carrier related virulence genes entB, fyu, ybt and irp were detected in all carbapenem-resistant strains. Phylogenetic analysis showed that Ro6348 and Ro6050, Ro7401 and Ro7242, Ro8647 and Ro5832, and Ro9907 and Ro8856 were grouped together, while Ro8454, Ro7349 and Ro7326 were located on different branches. Conclusions:The overall drug resistance of R. ornithinolytica closely resembles Klebsiella pneumoniae and carries a variety of drug-resistant genes, but differs from domestic K.pneumoniae in that its carbapenemase is mainly IMP-4. PFGE and phylogenetic analysis results suggest that the strain has a tendency of mutual transmission in hospital, which deserves more attention.
7.Synergetic effect of temperature and PM2.5 on mortality of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
Sixu YANG ; Li PENG ; Xiaofang YE ; Dandan YANG ; Yajie ZHANG ; Yi ZHOU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(7):660-666
ObjectiveTo explore the synergetic effect of temperature and PM2.5 on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. MethodWe collected cardiovascular and cerebrovascular death cases,air pollution and meteorological data during the same period in Pudong New Area from 2013 to 2018.We used generalized additive models (GAMs) with poisson regression including non-stratification model, nonparametric bivariate response model and pollution-stratified parametric model, to assess the interaction between temperature and PM2.5 and on the number of cardiovascular cerebrovascular and cerebrovascular disease deaths. ResultsThe exposure-response relationship between temperature and the number of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular deaths exhibited "U" type and the most comfortable temperature was 18.9 ℃. When the concentrations of PM2.5 increased by 10 μg·m-3, the deaths of total, male, female, ≤75 years and >75 years increased, respectively, by 0.60%(95%CI: 0.30%‒0.91%), 0.77%(95%CI:0.34%‒1.20%), 0.46%(95%CI:0.05%‒0.86%), 0.66%(95%CI:0.03%‒1.30%) and 0.59%(95%CI:0.26%‒0.92%). With the increase of PM2.5 concentration level, the impact of temperature on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases gradually increased, and the impact was the most significant when the concentration of PM2.5 was more than 150 µg·m-3. There were different sensitive people in different seasons. ConclusionPM2.5 concentration levels of mild pollution and above can exacerbate the negative effects of temperature on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
8.Study on the Toxic-Effect Relationship of Croton tiglium L.oil in the Treatment of Cold Accumulation Constipation
Junren CHEN ; Daibo WANG ; Yi LI ; Cheng PENG ; Liang XIONG ; Xiaofang XIE ; Xiaoyu CAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(9):3164-3173
Objective To explore the therapeutic effect and toxicity of Croton tiglium L.(croton)oil on rats with cold accumulation constipation,and to clarify the toxic-effect relationship of croton oil in the treatment of cold accumulation constipation.Methods The rats were orally treated with 10%2℃activated carbon solution for 3 consecutive days to replicate the model of cold constipation.The rats were fed with croton oil on the fourth day,and then the time of first defecation and the number of defecations within 3 h were observed and recorded.HE staining was used to evaluate the general pathological conditions of the colon tissues of rats.The serum levels of interleukin(IL)-6,IL-10,tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,cyclooxygenase(COX)-2,macrophage inflammatory protein(MIP)-1,alanine aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),and total protein(TP)were detected.Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of myeloid differentiation factor 88(MyD88)and nuclear transcription factor(NF)-κB P65 in colon tissues of rats.Results Croton oil could shorten the time of first defecation and increase the number of defecations within 3h in rats with cold accumulation constipation to varying degrees,and the 3.78,2.83,and 1.89 g·kg-1 croton oil group had significant statistical significance(P<0.05).HE staining results showed that compared with the model group,croton oil group could cause different degrees of inflammation and focal necrosis,goblet cell loss and lamina propria edema in the colon tissue of rats,and the 3.78 g·kg-1 croton oil group was the most serious in the colon tissue injury.In addition,compared with model group,croton oil group could increase the levels of COX-2,TNF-α and IL-6 in serum to varying degrees(P<0.05),and 3.78 g·kg-1 croton oil group had the most obvious effect.The level of MIP-1 in serum was increased in croton oil group,and the effect was significant in 3.78 g·kg-1 croton oil group(P<0.01).But croton oil group had no significant effect on serum IL-10 level of rats.The immunohistochemical results showed that the protein levels of MyD88 were increased in croton oil dose groups except 0.05 dose group,and there were significant differences in 3.78,2.83,and 1.89 g·kg-1 dose groups(P<0.05).The expression level of NF-κB p65 was enhanced in the colon of rats after croton oil treatment,and there was significant difference in 3.78 g·kg-1 croton oil group(P<0.05).In addition,compared with model group,croton dose groups had no changes in organ indexes of heart,spleen,lung,kidney and thymus(P>0.05),while liver organ indexes in1.89 and 0.94 g·kg-1 croton oil groups were significantly increased(P<0.05).The results of liver biochemical indexes showed that croton oil group did not increase the contents of ALT,AST,and TP in serum of rats,and the differences were not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusion Croton oil can exert a dose-dependent purgative effect at 3.78,2.83,and 1.89 g·kg-1,but it also induced colonic mucosal injury in rats by regulating the inflammatory response mediated by the MyD88/NF-κB pathway.At 0.94 and 0.47 g·kg-1,croton oil almost did not cause colon tissue injury in rats,but it had a weak purgative effect at this dose,suggesting that the best concentration range of croton oil in the treatment of cold accumulation constipation may be between 0.94 and 1.89 g·kg-1.
9.Neonatal 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels after birth and 2 to 4 weeks after vitamin D supplementation and their impacts on complications
Xiaoqian YI ; Jianhong LIU ; Yujie LI ; Hao HE ; Xiaofang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2023;26(12):969-975
Objective:To investigate the change in 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25-OHD) levels in hospitalized newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) between baseline and vitamin D supplementation, and to explore the effect of different levels of vitamin D on the complications.Method:A prospective study was conducted on the newborns admitted to NICU at Jingzhou Hospital Affiliated to Yangtze University within 72 h after birth from January 2021 to January 2022. Vitamin D supplementation was initiated after the detection of basal 25-OHD levels within 72 h after birth. Serum 25-OHD levels were measured after 2, 4, and 6 weeks of supplementation. Newborns were categorized into four groups according to the basal 25-OHD level: sufficient, insufficient, deficient, and severely deficient groups. The analysis of variants, independent sample t-test, paired sample t-test, Chi-square test, or Fisher's exact probability method were employed to evaluate the differences in basal 25-OHD levels among newborns with different clinical conditions and gestational ages, as well as the variation in 25-OHD levels before and after supplementation among the four groups. Furthermore, differences in the morbidity and mortality among different basal status groups were analyzed. Result:(1) During the study period, 626 cases met the inclusion criteria, and after excluding seven cases, 619 infants were ultimately included in the study with serum 25-OHD level within 72 h being (21.8±10.1) ng/ml. There were 134 cases (21.6%) in the sufficient group, 208 cases (33.6%) in the insufficient group, 186 cases (30.0%) in the deficient group, and 91 cases (14.7%) in the severe deficient group. (2) No statistically significant differences were observed in the basal 25-OHD levels regardless of the genders, gestational age, birth month, number of fetuses or small for gestational age (all P>0.05). (3) Among all infants, 158 cases continued to supplement vitamin D for two weeks, 64 cases continued for four weeks, and 13 cases continued for six weeks, with all of them discharged within eight weeks. Compared with the basal 25-OHD levels, there were no statistically significant differences in the serum 25-OHD levels among the sufficient, insufficient, deficient, and severely deficient groups after two weeks of supplementation [(37.1±9.3) vs. (36.8±4.9) ng/ml, (24.7±7.2) vs. (24.7±2.9) ng/ml, (16.0±7.6) vs. (15.4±2.9) ng/ml, (8.1±5.6) vs. (7.6±1.4) ng/ml; t=0.18, 0.04, 0.65 and 0.48, respectively; all P>0.05]. After four weeks of supplementation, however, the serum 25-OHD levels in the four groups were higher than those before supplementation [(40.0±5.2) vs. (35.8±3.9) ng/ml, (29.7±6.4) vs. (24.5±2.9) ng/ml, (20.3±7.1) vs. (15.6±3.0) ng/ml, (14.9±7.3) vs. (6.5±2.3) ng/ml; t=2.13, 2.66, 5.08 and 7.64, respectively; all P<0.05]. (4) The incidence of hypocalcemia [23.1% (21/91) vs. 9.7% (18/186)] and neonatal respiratory distress syndrome [15.4% (14/91) vs. 3.2% (6/186)] were higher in the severely deficient group than those in the deficient group ( χ2=9.07 and 13.49, both P<0.008). No statistically significant differences were observed in the incidence of neonatal sepsis, neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, retinopathy of prematurity, and mortality among the four groups (all P>0.05). Conclusions:The insufficiency of 25-OHD levels and vitamin D deficiency were prevalent in NICU neonates. Vitamin D status did not significantly differ among newborns with varying gestational ages. A prolonged period of sustained vitamin D supplementation may be required to elevate the serum 25-OHD level. The incidence of hypocalcemia and neonatal respiratory distress syndrome are higher in newborns with severe vitamin D deficiency.
10.Treatment of diabetic foot with antibiotic bone cement combined with delayed lateral supramolleolar perforator fascial flap
Ping HUANG ; Xiaofang YU ; Jiarui YOU ; Jinmei HE ; Guojun DU ; Yi LIU ; Xueli LI ; Junjie QUAN
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2022;45(2):128-132
Objective:To explore the clinical effect of antibiotic bone cement combined with delayed lateral supramolleolar perforator fascial flap in the treatment of diabetic foot(DF).Methods:From April 2020 to July 2021, a total of 6 patients with DF were treated with antibiotic bone cement combined with delayed lateral supramolleolar perforator fascial flap. The patients were 5 males and 1 female, aged from 45 to 67 years old with an average of 56.2 years old. The wounds were all located in dorsal foot, 4 in right foot and 2 in the left. The wound area was 2.4 cm×5.0 cm-6.5 cm×10.0 cm. The depth of wound were: 3 cases up to tendon layer, and 3 cases up to metatarsal bone. Two of the wound were complicated with metatarsal osteomyelitis. The wounds at Wagner grade 3 in 4 patients and grade 4 in 2 patients. The flap size was 3.0 cm×6.0 cm-8.0 cm×11.0 cm. All of the wounds were repaired with delayed supramolleolar perforator fascia flap after debridement, application of antibiotic bone cement and fumigation with Sanhuang decoction(a traditional Chinese medicine). The affected limbs were externally fixed with plaster and raised after surgery, and the colour, temperature, tension and capillary reaction of the flaps were closely observed. Stitches were removed 2 weeks after surgery and rehabilitation of the affected limb was performed. Regular follow-up was made postoperatively. The appearance of flaps and the scar of donor and recipient sites were observed. The foot and ankle function were evaluated by the American Orthopaedic Association foot and Ankle Surgery(AOFAS) score scale.Results:Six cases of DF had no recurrence of wound infection. All flaps survived well. The average follow-up time was 6(3-14) months. The postoperative follow-up revealed satisfactory appearance of the flap, only linear scars remained in the donor and recipient sites. The function of foot and ankle recovered well with full weight-bearing and normal walk. AOFAS scores ranged from 81 to 95.Conclusion:It is an effective method to treat DF by applying antibiotic bone cement combined with delayed superior lateral malleolus perforator fascial flap. The operation is simple, safe and can cut down the time of treatment, quickly control the wound infection. It deserves further trials.


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