1.Intervention effect of low temperature plasma air purifier in highway toll booths
Songrong LIU ; Shijun ZHOU ; Yanping XIAO ; Peng ZHOU ; Zhitao YAN ; Fei MA ; Yongli ZHONG ; Jiao CAI ; Wei LIU
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2024;41(5):474-481
Background The serious air pollution of highway toll booths poses a high occupational exposure risk to toll collectors. It is urgent to develop purification methods suitable for airborne particles and microbial pathogens in highway toll booths. Objective To verify the purification effect of low temperature plasma air purifiers on airborne particles and microbes in highway toll booths. Methods Based on controlled-intervention design, we selected three toll booths in an expressway toll station as on-site experimental locations for 6 d (no-intervention period: the low-temperature plasma purifier was turned off in the first three days; intervention period: the purifier was turned on from 9:00 to 17:00 in the following three days). The indoor and outdoor PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations were continuously monitored during the study. At 9:00, 12:00, and 17:00 of every day during the experiment, indoor and outdoor air samples were collected to analyze the concentration of airborne culturable colonies with a plankton sampler. Airborne particle samples were collected in the outermost exit continuously from 9:00 to 17:00 every day during the experiment using a medium flow particulate sampler, and the species and relative abundance of fungi and bacteria contained in the samples were analyzed by gene sequencing. Independent-sample t test was used to compare the concentration of indoor PM2.5, PM10, and culturable colonies between the intervention period and the non-intervention period. α diversity analysis, β diversity analysis, and t test were used to compare the diversity and relative abundance of specific species of bacteria and fungi, as well as typical pathogenic bacteria and fungi in the samples between the non-intervention period and the intervention period to reflect the purification effect of low temperature plasma air purifier on airborne PM2.5, PM10, and microorganisms. Results During the intervention period, the mean indoor concentrations of PM2.5, PM10, and culturable colonies were lower than those of the no-intervention period (P<0.01 or P<0.001). The ratios of indoor to outdoor concentration (I/O) of PM2.5 and PM10 during the intervention period were significantly lower than those of the no-intervention period (P<0.001), except the I/O of culturable colonies. Compared with the average concentration at 9:00, the average cleaning rates at 12:00 and 17:00 for PM2.5 were 49.0% and 46.1%, for PM10 were 49.7% and 45.4%, for airborne culturable colonies were 50.8% and 49.9%, respectively. The β diversity analysis showed that there were significant differences in composition at the level of species of bacteria, and at the levels of genus and species of fungi between the intervention and the no-intervention periods. The relative abundances of 10 species of bacteria such as Lactobacillus and 7 species of fungi such as Torula in the intervention period were significantly lower than those in the non-intervention period, but the relative abundances of fungi such as unclassified_f_cladosporiaceae, trichomerium, and cercospora were higher (P<0.05). For typical pathogenic bacteria, the relative abundances of Lactobacillus and Clostridium_sensu_stricto_1 during the intervention period were 73.5% and 86.9% lower than those in the no-intervention period, and the relative abundance of Talaromyces was 53.5% lower (P<0.05). Conclusion Low temperature plasma air purifier has a good purification effect on indoor PM2.5, PM10, and culturable colonies in highway toll booths, and likely a limited effect on some fungi.
2.Study on protective effect and mechanism of Bupleurum chinense polysaccharides on acute liver injury in mice
Yuchan CHEN ; Donghui PENG ; Yanping SUN ; Qiuhong WANG ; Haixue KUANG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(19):2352-2357
OBJECTIVE To study the protective effect and mechanism of Bupleurum chinense polysaccharides (BCP) on acute liver injury (ALI) in mice. METHODS Overall 40 mice were randomly divided into normal group, model group, positive control group (Baogan tablet, 550 mg/kg), BCP high-dose and low-dose groups (400, 100 mg/kg), with 8 mice in each group. The drug was administered intragastrical once a day for 7 days. One hour after the last administration, except for the normal group, mice in other groups were injected with 20 mg/kg concanavalin A solution through the tail vein to establish ALI model. After injection of concanavalin A solution for 12 h, the liver and spleen indexes of mice were measured, and the pathological changes of liver and spleen tissue were observed; the serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) were detected, and the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in liver tissue were detected. The levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-1β in serum and liver tissue of mice were determined, as well as the protein expression levels of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in liver tissue were also detected. RESULTS Compared with the normal group, the liver tissue of mice in the model group was necrotic and infiltrated with inflammatory cells; spleen enlargement, increased bleeding and decreased lymphocytes were observed, liver and spleen indexes were increased significantly (P<0.01); the serum levels of AST, ALT and LDH, the levels of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β in serum and liver tissue, as well as the MDA level, protein expressions of TLR4, NF- κB and HO-1 in liver tissue were all increased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01). The levels of SOD and protein expression of Nrf2 in liver tissue were all decreased significantly (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the pathological damages of the liver and the spleen tissues in mice alleviated in BCP high-dose and low-dose groups, and most of liver and spleen indexes, the above indexes of serum and liver tissue were reversed significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS BCP has a protective effect on ALI, the mechanism of which may be related to the inhibition of TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway and the activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway.
3.Effects of cerium oxide nanoenzyme-gelatin methacrylate anhydride hydrogel in the repair of infected full-thickness skin defect wounds in mice
Ya'nan GU ; Xianghao XU ; Yanping WANG ; Yutao LI ; Zhen LIANG ; Zhou YU ; Yizhi PENG ; Baoqiang SONG
Chinese Journal of Burns 2024;40(2):131-140
Objective:To investigate the effects of cerium oxide nanoenzyme-gelatin methacrylate anhydride (GelMA) hydrogel (hereinafter referred to as composite hydrogel) in the repair of infected full-thickness skin defect wounds in mice.Methods:This study was an experimental study. Cerium oxide nanoenzyme with a particle size of (116±9) nm was prepared by hydrothermal method, and GelMA hydrogel with porous network structure and good gelling performance was also prepared. The 25 μg/mL cerium oxide nanoenzyme which could significantly promote the proliferation of human skin fibroblasts and had high superoxide dismutase activity was screened out. It was added to GelMA hydrogel to prepare composite hydrogel. The percentage of cerium oxide nanoenzyme released from the composite hydrogel was calculated after immersing it in phosphate buffer solution (PBS) for 3 and 7 d. The red blood cell suspension of mice was divided into PBS group, Triton X-100 group, cerium oxide nanoenzyme group, GelMA hydrogel group, and composite hydrogel group, which were treated with corresponding solution. The hemolysis of red blood cells was detected by microplate reader after 1 h of treatment. The bacterial concentrations of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Escherichia coli were determined after being cultured with PBS, cerium oxide nanoenzyme, GelMA hydrogel, and composite hydrogel for 2 h. The sample size in all above experiments was 3. Twenty-four 8-week-old male BALB/c mice were taken, and a full-thickness skin defect wound was prepared in the symmetrical position on the back and infected with MRSA. The mice were divided into control group without any drug intervention, and cerium oxide nanoenzyme group, GelMA hydrogel group, and composite hydrogel group applied with corresponding solution, with 6 mice in each group. The wound healing was observed on 3, 7, and 14 d after injury, and the remaining wound areas on 3 and 7 d after injury were measured (the sample size was 5). The concentration of MRSA in the wound exudation of mice on 3 d after injury was measured (the sample size was 3), and the blood flow perfusion in the wound of mice on 5 d after injury was observed using a laser speckle flow imaging system (the sample size was 6). On 14 d after injury, the wound tissue of mice was collected for hematoxylin-eosin staining to observe the newly formed epithelium and for Masson staining to observe the collagen situation (the sample size was both 3). Results:After immersion for 3 and 7 d, the release percentages of cerium oxide nanoenzyme in the composite hydrogel were about 39% and 75%, respectively. After 1 h of treatment, compared with that in Triton X-100 group, the hemolysis of red blood cells in PBS group, GelMA hydrogel group, cerium oxide nanoenzyme group, and composite hydrogel group was significantly decreased ( P<0.05). Compared with that cultured with PBS, the concentrations of MRSA and Escherichia coli cultured with cerium oxide nanoenzyme, GelMA hydrogel, and composite hydrogel for 2 h were significantly decreased ( P<0.05). The wounds of mice in the four groups were gradually healed from 3 to 14 d after injury, and the wounds of mice in composite hydrogel group were all healed on 14 d after injury. On 3 and 7 d after injury, the remaining wound areas of mice in composite hydrogel group were (29±3) and (13±5) mm 2, respectively, which were significantly smaller than (56±12) and (46±10) mm 2 in control group and (51±7) and (38±8) mm 2 in cerium oxide nanoenzyme group (with P values all <0.05), but was similar to (41±5) and (24±9) mm 2 in GelMA hydrogel group (with P values both >0.05). On 3 d after injury, the concentration of MRSA on the wound of mice in composite hydrogel group was significantly lower than that in control group, cerium oxide nanoenzyme group, and GelMA hydrogel group, respectively (with P values all <0.05). On 5 d after injury, the volume of blood perfusion in the wound of mice in composite hydrogel group was significantly higher than that in control group, cerium oxide nanoenzyme group, and GelMA hydrogel group, respectively ( P<0.05). On 14 d after injury, the wound of mice in composite hydrogel group basically completed epithelization, and the epithelization was significantly better than that in the other three groups. Compared with that in the other three groups, the content of collagen in the wound of mice in composite hydrogel group was significantly increased, and the arrangement was also more orderly. Conclusions:The composite hydrogel has good biocompatibility and antibacterial effect in vivo and in vitro. It can continuously sustained release cerium oxide nanoenzyme, improve wound blood perfusion in the early stage, and promote wound re-epithelialization and collagen synthesis, therefore promoting the healing of infected full-thickness skin defect wounds in mice.
4.Summary of key viral respiratory infectious diseases surveillance in some countries and regions in the world
Ting HU ; Zhibin PENG ; Yanping ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(2):300-304
Respiratory virus infections spread quickly, and some diseases are even more likely to cause a global epidemic. In order to explore how better to carry out surveillance of viral respiratory infectious diseases, the author searched the surveillance situation of key viral respiratory infectious diseases in America, Europe, and China, et al., then put forward several suggestions such as strengthening application of information technology, broaden monitoring channels, building early monitoring and early warning mechanisms.
5.Theoretical models for influenza vaccination behavior at the individual level
Kai QU ; Yulu MIAO ; Simeng FAN ; Yanzhe LIU ; Xiaokun YANG ; Hongting ZHAO ; Ying QIN ; Jiandong ZHENG ; Yanping ZHANG ; Zhibin PENG ; Zijian FENG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(4):608-614
Influenza imposes a significant disease burden on society and individuals annually, and influenza vaccination is considered a significant public health measure to prevent influenza and reduce influenza-related severe disease and death. The low influenza vaccination rate in China is partly due to certain factors affecting the willingness and behavior of individuals to receive them. Scientific research and targeted interventions on these factors can effectively improve the vaccination situation. Commonly used individual-level theoretical models for influenza vaccination behavior include the health belief model, protection motivation theory, and theory of planned behavior. This study reviews theoretical models commonly employed in researching influenza vaccination willingness and behavior. An overview of these practical applications and challenges models is presented to provide references for relevant research and intervention programs in China.
6.Evaluation of the effect of contrast medium injection in CT enhanced examination of malignant tumor patients with standardized nursing procedure of totally implantable venous power port
Yanli PENG ; Yifan WANG ; Shuli FENG ; Xingping TANG ; Yuanfang LIU ; Yanping LUO ; Xiang ZHANG ; Ming GAO ; Zehong YANG ; Hong DENG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(22):1705-1709
Objective:To explore the standardization of totally implantable venous power port of nursing process in CT enhancement and application effect of contrast medium injection, so as to provide a safer and more efficient way for contrast medium injection in CT enhanced examination for patients with malignant tumors.Methods:A non-randomized prospective study was conducted, 358 patients with malignant tumors were selected in Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University who underwent CT enhanced examination from August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023, 179 patients who had been implanted totally implantable venous power port were selected as the experimental group, and the standardized nursing procedure was given. The other 179 patients were the control group, using radiology routine high-pressure intravenous indwelling needle as the contrast medium access, with routine peripheral venous nursing process. The incidence of contrast medium extravasation during CT enhanced examination was observed and compared between the two groups.Results:All the patients were included. There were 85 males and 94 females, aged (55.50±11.72) years old in the control group. There were 83 males and 96 females, aged (54.50±12.24) years old in the experimental group. The incidence of contrast medium extravasation was 0 in the experimental group and 3.35%(6/179) in the control group. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (Fisher exact probability, P<0.05). Conclusions:The application of standardized nursing procedure of totally implantable venous power port to the injection of contrast medium in CT enhanced examination of malignant tumor patients, can significantly reduce the incidence of contrast medium extravasation.
7.Longitudinal analysis of the effects of golf training on the three-dimensional structure of children's spine using grating-based stereoscopic imaging
Hao PENG ; Yanping SONG ; Na YAO ; Zhen SHEN ; Yang JIANG ; Yueyu SONG ; Qigang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2024;41(8):1041-1045
Objective To conduct a systematic study on the potential impact of long-term specialized golf training on the three-dimensional structure of the spine in adolescent children,and to reveal the biomechanical adaptation mechanism of children's spine,providing a theoretical basis for preventing potential sports injuries caused by golf training.Methods A longitudinal observational design was adopted,with 15 male adolescent children from a golf training center selected as research subjects.Three-dimensional spinal image data were collected using digital radiography at baseline,3 months and 6 months,and dynamic monitoring and analysis were performed.Results Golf training led to a series of adaptive changes in the three-dimensional structure of children's spine,mainly reflected in significant changes in pelvic tilt distance,vertebral body offset,vertebral rotation angle,pelvic rotation angle,and pelvic torsion angle.These changes exhibited a time-effect characteristic,indicating the strong adaptability of biomechanical system of children's spine.Conclusion Golf training can cause adaptive changes in the three-dimensional structure of children's spine,highlighting the need to maintain biomechanical balances of the spine and pelvis,and to take intervention measures such as symmetrical training to prevent sports injuries,improve training quality,and prolong athletic careers.
8.Mining and analysis of adverse drug events signals of nilotinib based on FDA adverse event database
Hui SU ; Tingting JIANG ; Ni ZHANG ; Yanping LI ; Yongqing CAI ; Dan PENG ; Yao LIU
China Pharmacy 2023;34(21):2625-2630
OBJECTIVE To provide a reference for safe drug use in clinic. METHODS ADE reports related to nilotinib from the first quarter of 2007 to the fourth quarter of 2022 were collected from the US FDA adverse event reporting system database. The reporting odds ratio (ROR) and proportional reporting ratio (PRR) of disproportionality measures were used to mine potential ADE signals,which were compared with drug instruction and related case report, and were screened and analyzed according to the designated medical events (DME) list formulated by the European Medicines Agency. RESULTS Totally 23 332 cases of ADE with nilotinib as the primary suspected drug were reported. A total of 359 positive signals were obtained,involving 24 system organ classes (SOC),mainly concentrated in various examinations,heart organ diseases,vascular and lymphatic diseases,all kinds of nervous system diseases,etc. Among them,ADEs such as vertebral artery stenosis,coronary artery stenosis,arterial disease,liver infection and the second primary malignant tumor were not mentioned in the instructions. Seven DMEs were detected,of which bone marrow failure,pulmonary hypertension and deafness were not mentioned in the drug instruction. CONCLUSIONS The common ADE signals of nilotinib excavated in this study are consistent with the instructions. In clinical use,special attention should be paid to DME not mentioned in the instructions such as bone marrow failure,pulmonary hypertension and deafness; cardiac function, blood glucose and blood lipid indexes should be monitored closely.
9.Research progress on the mechanism of promoting fracture healing by traditional Chinese medicine monomer components and compound formulas
Zhihong ZHANG ; Yanping SUN ; Donghui PENG ; Na CUI ; Yuanning ZENG ; Haixue KUANG ; Qiuhong WANG
China Pharmacy 2023;34(17):2172-2176
Traditional Chinese medicine has the characteristics of multiple components, pathways, and targets in the treatment of fracture healing, and has good therapeutic advantages and potential for fractures with complex pathological mechanisms. Based on this, the author summarized the mechanism of promoting fracture healing by the monomer components and compound formulas of traditional Chinese medicine and found that visfatin A, puerarin, and others can activate the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway; Xugudan, Guben zenggu formula and others can activate bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling pathway; baicalin, Achyranthes bidentata polysaccharides and others can activate Wnt/β -catenin signaling pathway; apigenin, notoginsenoside and others can activate receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB)/receptor activator of NF-κB ligand/osteoprotegerin (RANK/RANKL/OPG) signaling pathway; Compound huoxue jiegu capsule, Jiangu granule and others can inhibit phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT) signaling pathway; icariin can activate Notch signaling pathway; Taohong siwu decoction, crocin and others can activate Hippo signaling pathway; jujuboside A and osthole can inhibit NF-κB signaling pathway, and thus promote fracture healing.
10.Epidemiological characteristics of indigenous 2019-nCoV infection in population under 18 years old in China
Simeng FAN ; Zhibin PENG ; Dan LI ; Kai QU ; Yulu MIAO ; Xiaokun YANG ; Hongting ZHAO ; Jiandong ZHENG ; Ying QIN ; Yanping ZHANG ; Zijian FENG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2023;44(2):184-189
Objective:To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of indigenous 2019-nCoV infection in population under 18 years old in 31 provinces of China, and provide evidence for the prevention and control of COVID-19.Method:Demographic and epidemiologic information of children and adolescents with 2019-nCoV infection reported in China between April 29, 2020 and May 31, 2022 were collected from China's Disease Prevention and Control Information System. We analyzed the epidemiological characteristics of the 2019-nCoV infection in children and adolescents and compared the epidemiological characteristics of the cases at different epidemic stages.Result:A total of 63 916 indigenous 2019-nCoV infection cases in children and adolescents were reported in China from April 29, 2020 to May 31, 2022, in which 14 777 (23.12%) were confirmed cases and 49 139 (76.88%) were asymptomatic cases. An obvious incidence peak (40 864 cases) was observed in April, 2022, and two sub-peaks were observed in January, 2020 and January, 2021, respectively. The 2019-nCoV infection cases occurred in 187 cities above prefecture level in 30 provinces, the cases reported in Shanghai (41 562 cases), Changchun (5 753 cases) and Jilin (3 888 cases) accounted for 80.11% of the total cases (51 203/63 916). The proportion of the cases in males was 54.34%. The age of the cases, M ( Q1, Q3) was 10 (5, 14) years, and 57.73% of the cases were 6 - 15 years old. The cases in students accounted for the highest proportion (56.14%). The interval between illness onset and diagnosis of confirmed cases, M ( Q1, Q3) was 1 (0, 2) days. Among the 2019-nCoV infection cases in children and adolescents, 76.88% were asymptomatic, 21.78% were mild ones, 1.32% were moderately severe ones, 0.02% were severe ones, and there were no critical cases and deaths. Compared with other age groups, the proportion of severe or critical cases was higher in children aged <1 year (0.12%). The proportion of asymptomatic infections was highest in Omicron variant epidemic (78.43%). Conclusion:The 2019-nCoV infection cases in children and adolescents aged <18 years in 31 provinces in China were mainly primary and secondary school students aged 6-15 years. Most cases were asymptomatic and mild ones with low clinical severity. It is still necessary to strengthen the surveillance for 2019-nCoV infection in children and adolescents to improve the prevention and control of COVID-19 in school age children.

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