1.Molecular biological research and molecular homologous modeling of Bw.03 subgroup
Li WANG ; Yongkui KONG ; Huifang JIN ; Xin LIU ; Ying XIE ; Xue LIU ; Yanli CHANG ; Yafang WANG ; Shumiao YANG ; Di ZHU ; Qiankun YANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(1):112-115
[Objective] To study the molecular biological mechanism for a case of ABO blood group B subtype, and perform three-dimensional modeling of the mutant enzyme. [Methods] The ABO phenotype was identified by the tube method and microcolumn gel method; the ABO gene of the proband was detected by sequence-specific primer polymerase chain reaction (PCR-SSP), and the exon 6 and 7 of the ABO gene were sequenced and analyzed. Homologous modeling of Bw.03 glycosyltransferase (GT) was carried out by Modeller and analyzed by PyMOL2.5.0 software. [Results] The weakening B antigen was detected in the proband sample by forward typing, and anti-B antibody was detected by reverse typing. PCR-SSP detection showed B, O gene, and the sequencing results showed c.721 C>T mutation in exon 7 of the B gene, resulting in p. Arg 241 Trp. Compared with the wild type, the structure of Bw.03GT was partially changed, and the intermolecular force analysis showed that the original three hydrogen bonds at 241 position disappeared. [Conclusion] Blood group molecular biology examination is helpful for the accurate identification of ambiguous blood group. Homologous modeling more intuitively shows the key site for the weakening of Bw.03 GT activity. The intermolecular force analysis can explain the root cause of enzyme activity weakening.
2.Diarrhea caused by foodborne Salmonella infection in children aged 0-6 years in Guizhou Province from 2016 to 2023
LIAO Hongxia, WANG Yafang, LIU Lin, ZHANG Lili, YANG Qi, LI Lei
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(5):732-736
Objective:
To analyze the epidemilogical and seasonal characteristics of foodborne Salmonella-associated diarrhea among children aged 0-6 years in Guizhou Province from 2016 to 2023, so as to provide a basis for the prevention and control of foodborne diseases.
Methods:
Data were extracted from the Foodborne Disease Survellance System for cases reported between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2023. The incidence, seasonal characteristics, and peak periods were analyzed by the method of concentration and circular distribution.
Results:
A total of 6 434 cases of diarrhea in children aged 0-6 years were collected, and 455 cases of Salmonella were detected, with a positive detection rate of 7.07%. Salmonella typhimurium was the main serotype causing diarrhea (59.34%). The peak of the disease was from May 3 to September 30, with certain seasonal characteristics. The highest detection rate was found in children aged 1-3 years (8.66%). Among food types, the positive detection rates of Salmonella were relatively high in other foods (17.39%), fruits and their products (10.22%), infant and toddler foods (10.09%), and aquatic animals and their products (9.80%). The processing and packaging methods of food were mainly home-made (9.38%) and bulk food (7.54%).
Conclusions
The detection rate of Salmonella in children aged 0-6 years is high in Guizhou Province, with strong seasonal characteristics. The detection rates of other foods, fruits and their products, infant and toddler foods, and aquatic animals and their products are high. Enhanced pathogen surveillance for susceptible populations and high-risk foods, coupled with public health education during summer/autumn, is recommended.
3.Impact of Wenyang lishui formula on ventricular remodeling in rats with pulmonary hypertension-induced right heart failure
Sijian FENG ; Yan HUANG ; Aimin XING ; Mei YUAN ; Yafang LIU ; Weiming WANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(20):2531-2536
OBJECTIVE To discuss the impact of Wenyang lishui formula on ventricular remodeling in rats with pulmonary hypertension-induced right heart failure (RHF) based on the Hippo/Yes-associated protein (YAP) signaling pathway. METHODS Ten rats were randomly selected as the control group. The remaining 63 rats were given a single intraperitoneal injection of monocrotaline to establish the pulmonary hypertension-induced RHF model. The 50 rats that successfully underwent the model establishment were randomly divided into the RHF group, low-dose group of Wenyang lishui formula (4.25 g/kg), high-dose group of the Wenyang lishui formula (17.00 g/kg), furosemide group (20 mg/kg), and high-dose group of Wenyang lishui formula+ Hippo/YAP signaling pathway activator group (17.00 g/kg of Δ Wenyang lishui formula+16 mg/kg of PY-60), with 10 rats in each group. The rats in each group were given the corresponding drug solution or normal saline by gavage or/andtail vein injection, once a day, for 4 consecutive weeks. During the experiment, the general conditions of the rats in each group were observed; after the last administration, the right ventricular diameter, right atrial diameter, end-diastolic volume, pulmonary artery blood flow acceleration time (PAAT) and its ratio to ejection time (ET) (PAAT/ET), pulmonary artery pressure and its ratio to pulmonary arterial flow velocity (pulmonary artery pressure/velocity) were measured. The plasma levels of brain natriuretic peptide and angiotensin Ⅱ (Ang Ⅱ) were detected. The pathological changes of the right ventricular tissue were observed, and the collagen volume fraction, the phosphorylation levels of the large tumor suppressor 1/2 (LATS1/2) and YAP, and the protein expression of the transcriptional coactivator of PDZ-binding motif (TAZ) were also detected. RESULTS Compared with the RHF group, the rats in Wenyang lishui formula low-dose and high-dose groups showed improved hair color, movement, diet, and mental state. The atrophy of right ventricular myocardial cells, the increase of inflammatory cells, collagen deposition, and hypertrophy of myocardial fibers were significantly alleviated. The right ventricular internal diameter, right atrial internal diameter, end-diastolic volume, pulmonary artery pressure, pulmonary artery pressure/velocity, the plasma levels of brain natriuretic peptide and AngⅡ , collagen volume fraction, the phosphorylation level of YAP and protein expression of TAZ were significantly decreased, while the PAAT, PAAT/ET and the phosphorylation level of LATS1/2 were significantly increased (P<0.05). PY-60 could significantly reverse the improvement effects of high-dose Wenyang lishui formula on the above quantitative indicators (P< 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Wenyang lishui formula can restore the right heart function of pulmonary hypertension-induced RHF rats, reduce their pulmonary artery pressure, alleviate the pathological changes in their cardiac tissues, and the above effects may be related to the activation of Hippo expression and the inhibition of YAP phosphorylation.
4.Evaluation of perioperative nutritional status and body composition in patients with stomach neoplasms
Hong WANG ; Zhijie DING ; Yafang YE ; Lihui LIN ; Dandan KANG ; Yanping YUAN ; Lei LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(10):772-779
Objective:To investigate the nutritional risk, incidence of malnutrition, and intake of three major energy-supplying nutrients, analyze changes in their body composition and the possible influencing factors in patients with stomach neoplasms during perioperative period in order to provide a theoretical basis for the nutritional management of patients with stomach neoplasms during perioperative period.Methods:This was a cross-sectional study. A total of 105 patients who underwent gastric cancer radical surgery in the Gastrointestinal Department of Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University from June 2021 to May 2023 were taken as the research subjects using fixed-point continuous sampling method. They were recruited for screening and assessment using Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS 2002) and Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA). Nutrients intake during the perioperative period were investigated using the 24-h recall method and dietary diary method, etc. Body compositions were measured using the bioelectrical resistance method.Results:Among the 105 patients, there were 78 males and 27 females, with an average age of (61.5 ± 10.3) years. About 83.8% (88/105) gastric cancer patients were at nutritional risk and 82.9% (87/105) were malnourished. The preoperative and postoperative energy intake were (1 646.1 ± 321.5) and (1 317.2 ± 365.8) kcal (1 kcal=4.184 kJ), respectively, which were significantly lower than the target amount of (1 896.7 ± 262.9) kcal, the difference was statistically significant ( t=6.23, 8.29, both P<0.05).The preoperative body mass, muscle mass, skeletal muscle, fat mass, and skeletal muscle index were (51.5 ± 9.6), (40.8 ± 6.0), (23.6 ± 4.0), (8.3 ± 4.9) kg, and 6.7 ± 0.8 respectively, while the postoperative values were (50.0 ± 9.1), (39.8 ± 6.0), (22.8 ± 3.6), (7.8 ± 5.2) kg, and 6.5 ± 0.8 respectively, with statistically significant differences between the two groups ( t values were 2.89-10.61, all P<0.05). Logistic multivariate regression analysis showed that the operation time ( OR=3.984, 95% CI 1.433-11.080, P<0.05) and energy satisfaction ( OR=0.053, 95% CI 0.005-0.610, P<0.05) were independent influencing factors for the degree of skeletal muscle loss. Conclusions:During perioperative period, the gastric cancer patients had poor nutritional status with insufficient nutrient intake and accelerated loss of body muscle and fat. Therefore, it was necessary to conduct a comprehensive nutritional evaluation for patients with stomach neoplasms during perioperative period in time and take steps to promote recovery by providing individualized nutritional therapy.
5.The Influence of Late Pregnancy Perineal Massage Combined with Hip Training on Labor Outcomes and Psychological Elasticity of Primiparous Pregnant Women
Wenjuan WANG ; Zhuoxuan LAI ; Lin-Gling ZHANG ; Yafang DENG ; Zonglian GUO ; Wenzhi CAI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(7):1017-1022
Objective To investigate the effects of perineal massage combined with hip joint exercise on the outcome of delivery and mental resilience of primipara.Methods 90 pregnant women in the third trimester(after 36 weeks)who obtained the knowledge about perineal massage from midwife clinic were randomly divided into two groups with 45 cases each.The control group received regular antenatal examination and family self-exercise;the experimental group received perineal massage and hip joint training combined treatment.The delivery outcome,birth experience and maternal mental resilience of the two groups were compared.Results the number of vaginal delivery in the experimental group were higher than that in the control group(P<0.05);the second stage of labor was significantly shorter than that of the control group(P<0.05);the perineal integrity rate was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05);the scores of all dimensions in delivery experience questionnaire were higher than that of the control group(P<0.05);the scores of all dimensions in maternal mental resilience were higher than those of the control group(P<0.05)after intervention.Conclusion The perineal massage which conducted by midwives combined with hip movement can effectively improve the quality of delivery,relieve the negative emotions of pregnant women,improve the psychological elasticity level of pregnant women,and improve the delivery outcomes.
6.Research progress on the regulation of endometriosis by PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and the intervention effect of traditional Chinese medicine
Quanyang LI ; Yafang HAO ; Guotai WU ; Ruiqiong WANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2024;29(5):501-511
Endometriosis(Endometriosis,EMs)is a disease caused by abnormal colonization of the endometrial stroma or glands to sites other than the coated mucosa of the uterine cavity.Phospho-lipid inositol 3 kinase(phosphoinositide 3-kinase,PI3K)/protein kinase B(protein kinase B,Akt)sig-naling pathway is involved in the process of focal blood vessel formation,cell autophagic apoptosis,migration and invasion,and is one of the classic pathways regulating the pathological characteris-tics of EMs.The characteristics of multi-compo-nent,multi-target and multi-pathway of TCM have significant advantages in the treatment of EMs.Some TCM active components and TCM com-pounds can interfere with the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway,thus inhibiting the treatment of endome-triotic tissues,reducing pain and alleviating fibrotic lesions.By explaining the connection between the key targets of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and EMs,this paper summarizes and summarizes the re-search status of EMs by regulating PI3K/Akt signal pathway in home and abroad,aiming to provide a new perspective and idea for the use of traditional Chinese medicine and compound to treat EMs.
7.Clinical outcome of kidney transplantation from DBD donors complicated with acute kidney injury
Hongyu WANG ; Hong WANG ; Songying SHEN ; He ZHAO ; Xingsong QIN ; Wei QIN ; Xinling QIAN ; Huijun DONG ; Yunfeng ZHAO ; Yafang WANG ; Peiliang LI
Organ Transplantation 2024;15(4):622-629
Objective To evaluate the clinical outcome of kidney transplantation from donation after brain death(DBD)donors complicated with acute kidney injury(AKI).Methods Clinical data of 216 DBD donors were retrospectively analyzed,and they were divided into the AKI group(n=69)and control group(n=147)according to the Kidney Disease:Improving Global Outcomes(KDIGO)guidelines.Donors in the AKI group were further divided into the KDIGO stage 1 and stage 2-3 subgroups.One hundred and thirty-five recipients were assigned into the AKI group and 288 recipients in the control group.Postoperative recovery of renal function and clinical outcomes of the recipients were recorded.The risk factors of delayed graft function(DGF)were identified.Results The highest serum creatinine(Scr)level,Scr level before procurement,the highest blood sodium level and blood sodium level before procurement in the AKI group were higher than those in the control group.The application duration of vasopressors in the AKI group was longer than that in the control group.In the AKI group,the amount of fluid resuscitation within 48 h was higher,the HCO3-level at admission was lower,and the incidence of diabetes insipidus and hypotension was higher than those in the control group.The highest Scr level and the Scr level before procurement in KDIGO stage 2-3 donors were significantly higher than those in KDIGO stage 1 counterparts(all P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the incidence of DGF and acute rejection was higher,the proportion of continuous renal replacement therapy was higher,the Scr level within postoperative 90 d was higher,and the urine amount within postoperative 3 d was less than those of recipients in the AKI group.Compared with KDIGO stage 1 recipients,KDIGO stage 2-3 recipients had higher Scr levels at postoperative 3,4,5 and 15 d,and less urine amount at postoperative 2 d(all P<0.05).Univariate analysis showed that donor age,the highest Scr level,the highest blood sodium level and the amount of fluid resuscitation within 48 h were the risk factors for DGF in recipients after kidney transplantation.Multivariate analysis showed that donor age was the independent risk factor for DGF in recipients after kidney transplantation(all P<0.05).Conclusions For the application of DBD donors complicated with AKI,active organ maintenance should be performed to alleviate AKI.It exerts no effect upon graft function and survival rate at postoperative 6 months,which may achieve equivalent efficacy as non-AKI donors and may be used as a source of extended criteria donor kidneys.
8.Exploring Mechanism of Different Processed Products of Baiyaojian and Its Formula in Treating Ulcerative Colitis Based on Serum Metabolomics and Flow Cytometry
Ruisheng WANG ; Yafang HOU ; Wenwen CAO ; Yahong ZHAO ; Zhenling ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(15):172-181
ObjectiveTo explore the potential mechanism of different processed products of Baiyaojian and its compound Xiangmei pills in rats with ulcerative colitis(UC) by comparing the pharmacodynamic and metabolomic differences. MethodEighty SD rats were acclimatized and kept for 3 d, and randomly divided into 8 groups[blank group, model group, mesalazine group(0.4 g·kg-1), Baiyaojian group(1.89 g·kg-1), stir-fried Baiyaojian group(1.89 g·kg-1), carbonized Baiyaojian group(1.89 g·kg-1), and Xiangmei pills low and high dose groups(1.89, 5.67 g·kg-1)], with 10 rats in each group. Rats in the blank group were administered physiological saline by gavage, and rats in the remaining 7 groups were orally administered 5% dextran sodium sulfate(DSS) solution daily for 8 consecutive days to induce UC model. After successful modeling, each dosing group was given the corresponding dose of drug solution by gavage, and the blank and model groups were given equal amounts of saline by gavage, and the drug was administered continuously for 8 d. Then serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukin(IL)-6, IL-10 and IL-1β were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA), hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining was used to observe the histopathological changes of colon tissue, the proportion of T helper 17 cells(Th17) and regulatory T cells(Treg) in the peripheral blood of rats in each group was detected by flow cytometry. The endogenous metabolites in serum of rats were detected by ultra performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole/electrostatic field orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS), and the differential metabolites were characterized by combining principal component analysis(PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA), and were analyzed according to the variable importance in the projection(VIP) value>1.0 and P<0.05, and potential metabolic pathways were analyzed according to Human Metabolome Database(HMDB). ResultCompared with the blank group, the colon tissue of the model group was congested and the mucosa was ulcerated, the colon length was significantly reduced(P<0.01) and the quality was significantly increased(P<0.05), the proportion of Th17/Treg in the peripheral blood and the serum levels of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β were significantly increased, while the IL-10 expression wassignificantly reduced(P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the colon tissue of UC rats in each treatment group was improved with scattered ulcers, reduced inflammatory cell infiltration, significantly increased colon length, and significantly decreased mass(P<0.05), the proportion of Th17/Treg in the peripheral blood decreased, the expression of TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-1β was significantly reduced(P<0.05, P<0.01), while the IL-10 expression was significantly increased(P<0.01). The therapeutic effect of different administration groups on UC was in the order of high dose group of Xiangmei pills>low dose group of Xiangmei pills>carbonized Baiyaojian group>stir-fried Baiyaojian group>Baiyaojian group. And a total of 26 differential metabolites were screened in the metabolomics results. Compared with the blank group, 14 differential metabolites were up-regulated and 5 metabolites were down-regulated in the model group, and 14, 9, 14, 12 and 17 metabolites could be recalled in the Baiyaojian group, stir-fried Baiyaojian group, carbonized Baiyaojian group, Xiangmei pills low and high dose groups. The main metabolic pathways involved were citrate cycle pathway, pantothenic acid and coenzyme A biosynthesis pathway, aromatic hydrocarbon receptor(AhR) signaling pathway, glycolysis/gluconeogenesis pathway. ConclusionThe therapeutic effect of Baiyaojian on UC is significantly improved after charcoal stir-frying, and the efficacy is more prominent when combined with Angelicae Dahuricae Radix and Mume Fructus Carbonisata, which can provide a basis for the development of Baiyaojian compound preparations.
9.Efficacy of monosialotetrahexosyl ganglioside combined with recombinant human erythropoietin in the treatment of neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
Jing ZHANG ; Yafang REN ; Yan WANG ; Pin WANG ; Yue WANG
Journal of Xinxiang Medical College 2024;41(9):857-861
Objective To investigate the clinical effect of monosialotetrahexosyl ganglioside(GM1)combined with recombinant human erythropoietin(rhEPO)in treating neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy(HIE)and its influence on inflammatory factors and neurological function.Methods A total of 78 neonates with HIE admitted to the Department of Neonatology of Nanyang Central Hospital from June 2017 to June 2020 were selected as the research subjects,and they were divided into the control group(n=39)and the observation group(n=39)by random number table method.All neonates were given routine treatment,including oxygen inhalation,maintenance of water,electrolyte and acid-base balance,control of convulsions and intracranial pressure,and moderate and severe HIE neonates were given mild hypothermia therapy on this basis.Neonates in the control group were given rhEPO 200 IU·kg-1 via subcutaneous injection on the basis of routine treatment,3 times a week.Neonates in the observation group were given GM1 20 mg intravenously once a day on the basis of the treatment of the control group.Seven days were taken as one course of treatment,and four courses of continuous treatment were taken.Moderate and severe HIE neonates were treated for 1-3 courses additionally according to their condition.The total effective rate of the two groups after treatment was compared.The neurological function of neonates in the two groups was evaluated by neonatal behavioral neurological assessment(NBNA)before,14 and 28 days after the treatment.The interleukin-6(IL-6),intercellular adhesion molecule-1(ICAM-1),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),hypoxia inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α)and neuron specific enolase(NSE)in the serum were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay before,14 and 28 days after the treatment.Results The total effective rate of treatment in the control group and the observation group was 69.23%(27/39)and 94.87%(37/39),respectively;the total effective rate of the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group(x2=8.705,P=0.003).The total effective rate of treatment for mild HIE neonates in both groups was 100%.The total effective rate of moderate and severe HIE neonates in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group(x2=4.843,3.898,P=0.028,0.048).There was no significant difference in NBNA scores between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05).The NBNA scores of neonates in the two groups were significantly higher on the 14 and 28 days after treatment(P<0.05).The NBNA scores of the two groups were significantly higher on the 28 day after treatment than those on the 14 day after treatment(P<0.05).The NBNA scores of the neonates in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group on the 14 and 28 days after treatment(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in serum ICAM-1,IL-6,TNF-α,HIF-1α and NSE levels between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05).The serum ICAM-1,IL-6,TNF-α,HIF-1α and NSE levels in the two groups on the 14 and 28 days after treatment were significantly lower than those before treatment(P<0.05);the levels of serum ICAM-1,IL-6,TNF-α,HIF-1α and NSE in the two groups were significantly lower on the 28 day after treatment than those on the 14 day after treatment(P<0.05).On the 14 and 28 days after treatment,the serum ICAM-1,IL-6,TNF-α,HIF-1α and NSE levels of the neonates in the observation group were significantly lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion GM 1 combined with rhEPO in the treatment of neonatal HIE can reduce the levels of inflammatory factors,serum HIF-1α and NSE,and promote the recovery of neurological function,with significant effects.
10.Nutritional status of 15 children with progeria
Yafang DU ; Qi LONG ; Jingjing WANG ; Ming MA ; Jianhua MAO
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2024;62(2):170-174
Objective:To analyze the nutritional status of progeria, and to provide reference for scientific nutritional management of progeria.Methods:This cross-sectional study included 15 children with progeria who were treated at Children′s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, between April 2022 and May 2023. Data of medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, dietary survey and body composition were collected and analyzed.Results:Among 15 patients there were 7 males and 8 females, aged 7.8 (2.3, 10.8) years. Twelve of the 15 patients exhibited signs of malnutrition. A 24-hour dietary survey was carried out in 14 of them. The daily energy intake of 11 cases was below recommended levels. Carbohydrate intake was insufficient in 10 cases, protein intake was insufficient in 7 cases, and fat intake was insufficient in 12 cases. Deficiencies in calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc were noted in 13, 13, 9 and 10 cases, respectively. Body composition was determined by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in 8 cases, and the bone mineral density was below average in 5 of them.Conclusions:Malnutrition, characterized by reduced energy intake, micronutrient deficiencies, and alteration in body composition, is prevalent in children with progeria. Regular routine nutritional assessment and proper interventions may benefit their long-term health status.


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