1.Clinical application of scenario-driven unscripted emergency drill
Ting WEN ; Xiaozhen LI ; Qun HUANG ; Fuyu HE
Modern Hospital 2024;24(5):799-802
Objective To explore the clinical application effect of scenario-driven unscripted emergency drills.Methods A total of 120 nursing staff who underwent scripted drills from January 2019 to July 2021 were selected as convention group,and 120 nursing staff who underwent scenario-driven unscripted emergency drills at Ganzhou Women and Children's Health Care Hospital from August 2021 to July 2023 were selected as drill group.The two groups were compared in terms of availability of per-sonnel and materials,performance of duties,personnel protection,coordination and organization,division of labor in emergency teams,actual combat effectiveness,partial cooperation and assistance,handling of emergencies,and first aid awareness.Results The drill group demonstrated a higher proportion of personnel who arrived quickly,accurately,and basically on time compared to the convention group.The drill group showed a significantly lower proportion of individual personnel who were not in place and key position personnel who were not in place compared to the convention group(P<0.05).The drill group performed signifi-cantly better than the convention group(P<0.05).The drill group did better in on-site material preparation all as well as in per-sonnel protection compared to the convention group.The drill group had a more accurate and efficient overall organization than the conventional group,and the emergency team of the drill group had a more reasonable and efficient division of labor.The drill group demonstrated superior accuracy and efficiency in overall organization compared to the conventional group,with its emergen-cy team exhibiting a more effective and rational division of labor.The drill group achieved their expected outcomes in emergency drills,whereas the convention group achieved only part of their set goals,with most requiring enhancement.The drill group re-ported to superiors in a more timely and efficient manner compared to the convention group,and the group showed better coordina-tion between their departments was good,which could be achieved in a timely manner.The drill group demonstrated a significant-ly better overall response to emergencies and significantly stronger emergency awareness compared to the convention group(P<0.05).Conclusion Scenario-driven unscripted emergency drills can enhance the emergency response capabilities of nursing staff,improve their decision-making and command skills,optimize organizational coordination,and handling abilities,and strengthen their first aid awareness.
2.Efficacy evaluation of combined heparin-binding protein,total bilirubin,and white blood cell count in predicting sepsis in patients with severe trauma
Li HE ; Ying WU ; Xiaozhen JI ; Bangjia GAN ; Jintao TANG ; Qinqin ZHANG ; Jianzhi YING ; Yongan XU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2024;40(7):1292-1299
AIM:To evaluate the effectiveness of heparin-binding protein(HBP)in combination with organ function indicators for early diagnosis and prognosis prediction in patients with severe trauma complicated with sepsis.METHODS:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 184 patients with multiple injuries who were admitted to the Emergency Medicine Department of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Medical College between January 2019 and September 2020 and underwent HBP testing.Patients were classified according to the SEPSIS 3.0 diagnostic cri-teria into a sepsis group(n=89)and a non-sepsis group(n=95).Clinical outcomes were tracked,dividing patients into a deceased group(n=43)and a survival group(n=141).HBP levels were continuously measured,and the peak values of the two groups were compared to assess the efficacy of diagnosing sepsis.Further analysis on the correlation of HBP peak value median with clinical prognosis was conducted.The effectiveness of HBP alone and in combination with total biliru-bin(TBil)and white blood cell(WBC)count in prognosis assessment was evaluated.RESULTS:(1)No significant dif-ference was found in the peak level of HBP between the sepsis group(n=89)and the non-sepsis group(n=95)(71.7±68.6 vs 52.5±56.1,P=0.051).(2)Among the 184 patients,the peak level of HBP was positively correlated with WBC count(r=0.244,P<0.01)and TBil levels(r=0.241,P<0.01).(3)The area under curve(AUC)for independent diag-nosis of sepsis using TBil levels,WBC count,and PCT levels were 0.618,0.631,and 0.718,respectively,and the com-bined AUC was 0.684,with a diagnostic sensitivity of 60.7%and specificity of 71.6%(P<0.05).(4)Prognostic analy-sis of mortality showed that patients in the high HBP level group had a significantly higher mortality rate than those in the low-level group(30.4%vs 16.3%,P<0.05).The WBC count was also significantly higher in the deceased group than in the survival group(17.5±6.9 vs 12.8±4.7,P<0.01),especially in those with sepsis(P<0.01).The AUCs for predict-ing sepsis mortality prognosis using HBP peak level,TBil levels,WBC count,SOFA score,and APACHE-II score were 0.618,0.603,0.719,0.823,and 0.811,respectively.The combined AUC of HBP with TBil and WBC for assessing sepsis prognosis was 0.750,with a sensitivity of 74.4%and specificity of 74.5%,showing statistically significant differ-ences(P<0.05).(5)The combined assessment of these three indicators showed no statistically significant difference from artificial scoring systems in predicting sepsis prognosis(P>0.05).CONCLUSION:The combination of HBP,TBil,and WBC is highly effective in predicting the risk of sepsis in patients with multiple injuries and has significant clinical value in predicting the mortality risk of trauma patients with sepsis.
3.Study of the molecular characteristics of a Bweak phenotype due to a novel c.398T>C variant of the ABO gene.
Yanling YING ; Xiaozhen HONG ; Jingjing ZHANG ; Kairong MA ; Ying LIU ; Xianguo XU ; Ji HE ; Faming ZHU
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2023;40(1):110-113
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the molecular mechanism for an individual with Bweak subtype.
METHODS:
Serological methods were used to identify the proband's phenotype. In vitro enzyme activity test was used to determine the activity of B-glycosyltransferase (GTB) in her serum. The genotype was determined by PCR amplification and direct sequencing of exons 5 to 7 and flanking sequences of the ABO gene. T-A cloning technology was used to isolate the haploids. The primary physical and chemical properties and secondary structure of the protein were analyzed with the ProtParam and PSIPRED software. Three software, including PolyPhen-2, SIFT, and PROVEAN, was used to analyze the effect of missense variant on the protein.
RESULTS:
Serological results showed that the proband's phenotype was Bweak subtype with anti-B antibodies presented in her serum. In vitro enzyme activity assay showed that the GTB activity of the subject was significantly reduced. Analysis of the haploid sequence revealed a c.398T>C missense variant on the B allele, which resulted in a novel B allele. The 398T>C variant has caused a p.Phe133S substitution at position 133 of the GTB protein. Based on bioinformatic analysis, the amino acid substitution had no obvious effect on the primary and secondary structure of the protein, but the thermodynamic energy of the variant protein has increased to 6.07 kcal/mol, which can severely reduce the protein stability. Meanwhile, bioinformatic analysis also predicted that the missense variant was harmful to the protein function.
CONCLUSION
The weak expression of the Bweak subtype may be attributed to the novel allele of ABO*B.01-398C. Bioinformatic analysis is helpful for predicting the changes in protein structure and function.
Female
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Animals
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ABO Blood-Group System/genetics*
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Genotype
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Alleles
4.Molecular characterization of a recombination allele of ABO blood group.
Xiaozhen HONG ; Yanmin HE ; Shu CHEN ; Yan CHEN ; Yanling YING ; Xianguo XU ; Ji HE ; Faming ZHU
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2021;38(1):15-19
OBJECTIVE:
To analyze the molecular characteristics of a recombinant allele of the ABO blood group.
METHODS:
The ABO phenotype was determined with the tube method. The coding regions of the ABO and FUT1 genes were analyzed by PCR-sequence based typing. The ABO alleles of the proband were determined by allele-specific primer sequencing. The full sequences of the ABO gene of the proband and her mother were determined through next generation sequencing.
RESULTS:
The red blood cells of the proband did not agglutinate with anti-H, and the sequence of the FUT1 gene was homozygous for c.551_552delAG.The proband was thereby assigned as para-Bombay. Bi-directional sequencing also found that she was heterozygous for c.261G/del,467C>T,c.526C>G,c.657C>T,c.703G>A,c.796C>A,c.803G>C and c.930G>A of the coding regions of the ABO gene. Allele-specific primer sequencing also found her to carry a ABO*A1.02 allele and a recombinant allele from ABO*O.01.01 and ABO*B.01. The recombination site was located between nucleotide c.375-269 and c.526, and the allele was maternally derived.
CONCLUSION
An recombinant allele of the ABO gene has been identified, which has originated from recombination of ABO*O.01.01 with the ABO*B.01 allele.
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Alleles
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Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
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Female
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Fucosyltransferases/genetics*
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Genotype
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Recombination, Genetic
5.Identification of a glycosyltransferase allele associated with Bw subtype and analysis of the protein structure.
Yanling YING ; Xiaozhen HONG ; Jingjing ZHANG ; Xianguo XU ; Ji HE ; Faming ZHU
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2021;38(3):278-281
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the molecular basis for an individual with Bw subtype.
METHODS:
Routine serological reactions were used to determine the surface antigens of erythrocytes and antibodies in serum. PCR-sequence-based typing (PCR-SBT) was used to analyze the coding regions of the ABO gene and erythroid-specific regulatory element in its intron 1. Amplicons for exons 5 to 7 containing the variant site were subjected to TA cloning for the isolation of the haploid and verification of the sequence. The 3D structure of mutant protein was predicted with Pymol software. Changes of amino acid residues and structural stability were also analyzed.
RESULTS:
Serological assay showed that the individual had weakened B antigen and anti-B antibody in his serum. His genotype was determined as ABO*B.01/ABO*O.01.01. Sequencing of the entire coding region of the ABO gene identified an additional heterozygous c.734C/T variant. No variant was found in the erythroid-specific regulatory element of intron 1. Haploid cloning and isolation has obtained an ABO*O.01.01 allele and a ABO*B.01 allele containing a c.734T variant, which has led to substitution of Thr by Ile at position 245 in the functional center of glycosyltransferase. Based on the 3D structure of the protein, the residues binding with the mutation were unchanged, but the bonding distance between the hydrogens was changed with the amino acid substitution. Meanwhile, the connections with water molecules were increased.
CONCLUSION
The c.734C>T variant of the GTB gene can lead to an amino acid substitution in the functional center of the enzyme, which in turn may affect the stability of glycosyltransferase B protein and reduceits enzymatic activity.
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Alleles
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Exons/genetics*
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Genotype
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Glycosyltransferases/genetics*
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Phenotype
6.Investigation of morphological changes of HPS membrane caused by cecropin B through scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy
Han HU ; Changsheng JIANG ; Binzhou ZHANG ; Nan GUO ; Zhonghua LI ; Xiaozhen GUO ; Yang WANG ; Binlei LIU ; Qigai HE
Journal of Veterinary Science 2021;22(5):e59-
Background:
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been identified as promising compounds for consideration as novel antimicrobial agents.
Objectives:
This study analyzed the efficacy of cecropin B against Haemophilus parasuis isolates through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) experiments.
Results:
Cecropin B exhibited broad inhibition activity against 15 standard Haemophilus parasuis (HPS) strains and 5 of the clinical isolates had minimum inhibition concentrations (MICs) ranging from 2 to 16 μg/mL. Microelectrophoresis and hexadecane adsorption assays indicated that the more hydrophobic and the higher the isoelectric point (IEP) of the strain, the more sensitive it was to cecropin B. Through SEM, multiple blisters of various shapes and dents on the cell surface were observed. Protrusions and leakage were detected by AFM.
Conclusions
Based on the results, cecropin B could inhibit HPS via a pore-forming mechanism by interacting with the cytoplasmic membrane of bacteria. Moreover, as cecropin B concentration increased, the bacteria membrane was more seriously damaged. Thus, cecropin B could be developed as an effective anti-HPS agent for use in clinical applications.
7.Enlightenment of innovation and transformation experience of World-class research institutions on scientific and technological innovation in health field
Xue JIANG ; Peixin HE ; Xiaozhen LAI ; Ya TU ; Maoguo LUO ; Yiyi LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2021;34(1):41-45
Objective:To study the international situation of technology innovation and transfer, to improve the performance in the health field of China.Methods:Collect data and status quo of innovation and transformation of scientific and technological achievements in 10 World-class research universities and hospitals through literature review, and conduct summary analysis.Results:According to the study, the health field is the main arena of technology innovation and transfer in which the status of the main body of innovation of hospitals cannot be ignored, and the transformation ability of some hospitals is higher than universities.Technology innovation and transfer in the health field is characterized by multiple disciplines, long-term and high cost, and it is necessary to build a full ecological chain from research and development (R&D) to production and commercialization.Conclusions:The dominant position of the health field and hospitals in technology innovation and transfer needs to be emphasized.Interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative economy building should be strengthened.
8.Investigation of morphological changes of HPS membrane caused by cecropin B through scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy
Han HU ; Changsheng JIANG ; Binzhou ZHANG ; Nan GUO ; Zhonghua LI ; Xiaozhen GUO ; Yang WANG ; Binlei LIU ; Qigai HE
Journal of Veterinary Science 2021;22(5):e59-
Background:
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been identified as promising compounds for consideration as novel antimicrobial agents.
Objectives:
This study analyzed the efficacy of cecropin B against Haemophilus parasuis isolates through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) experiments.
Results:
Cecropin B exhibited broad inhibition activity against 15 standard Haemophilus parasuis (HPS) strains and 5 of the clinical isolates had minimum inhibition concentrations (MICs) ranging from 2 to 16 μg/mL. Microelectrophoresis and hexadecane adsorption assays indicated that the more hydrophobic and the higher the isoelectric point (IEP) of the strain, the more sensitive it was to cecropin B. Through SEM, multiple blisters of various shapes and dents on the cell surface were observed. Protrusions and leakage were detected by AFM.
Conclusions
Based on the results, cecropin B could inhibit HPS via a pore-forming mechanism by interacting with the cytoplasmic membrane of bacteria. Moreover, as cecropin B concentration increased, the bacteria membrane was more seriously damaged. Thus, cecropin B could be developed as an effective anti-HPS agent for use in clinical applications.
9.Biallelic mutations in CDC20 cause female infertility characterized by abnormalities in oocyte maturation and early embryonic development.
Lin ZHAO ; Songguo XUE ; Zhongyuan YAO ; Juanzi SHI ; Biaobang CHEN ; Ling WU ; Lihua SUN ; Yao XU ; Zheng YAN ; Bin LI ; Xiaoyan MAO ; Jing FU ; Zhihua ZHANG ; Jian MU ; Wenjing WANG ; Jing DU ; Shuai LIU ; Jie DONG ; Weijie WANG ; Qiaoli LI ; Lin HE ; Li JIN ; Xiaozhen LIANG ; Yanping KUANG ; Xiaoxi SUN ; Lei WANG ; Qing SANG
Protein & Cell 2020;11(12):921-927
10.Preliminary study on the international distribution of phase Ⅰ clinical trials and the characteristics of research institutions
Xue JIANG ; Peixin HE ; Ya TU ; Xiaozhen LAI ; Chaoqun REN ; Xiaoye NIU ; Yiyi LIU ; Guanlin LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2020;33(4):310-314
Objective:To analysis the construction of the world's top PhaseⅠclinical trial registration agencies, compare their size, composition, operation and funding, to provide further reference for the construction of clinical trial agency in China.Methods:Search for PhaseⅠclinical trial research agencies by region on clinicaltrials.gov. Collecting information about the agency’s management, staffing, implementation in Asia, America and Europe. Descriptive analysis was carried out to explore the type, proportion and operation among different regions, the organizational structure, operational management and effectiveness of each agency from different regions were compared.Results:The United States, Europe and East Asia are dense areas of PhaseⅠclinical research around the world. The types of agencies in the United States, Britain, France, Germany, South Korea, Japan, and Israel are mainly enterprises. Among other types of agencies, the organizational models are diversified. The agencies have different spatial distances from medical institutions, but possess relatively consistent scale and institutional operation. All the agencies have a stable source of funding.Conclusions:In order to strengthen the construction of clinical trial agencies in China, we should speed up the establishment of a close connection mechanism to promote deep cooperation in clinical trials. Control the construction scale and maintain stable input of the agency. Meanwhile, establish and strengthen international exchanges and cooperation.

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