1.Establishment and Evaluation of Animal Model of Acute Myocardial Infarction with Syndrome of Qi and Yin Deficiency
Yunxiao GAO ; Qiuyan ZHANG ; Juqin PENG ; Hao GUO ; Xiaoxiao CHEN ; Wei HAO ; Longxiao HU ; Yali SHI ; Junguo REN ; Jianxun LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(4):134-142
ObjectiveTo explore the establishment and evaluation methods of the rat model of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in coronary heart disease with the syndrome of Qi and Yin deficiency by sleep deprivation (SD) combined with isoproterenol (ISO) and preliminarily explore its biological basis. MethodForty SD rats were assigned into normal (no treatment), SD (treatment in modified multi-platform water environment for 96 h), ISO (subcutaneous injection of ISO at 100 mg·kg-1 once every other day for a total of 2 times), and SD+ISO (injection of 100 mg·kg-1 ISO after SD for 72 h and 96 h) groups. The cardiac function was detected by small animal echocardiography. The serum levels of creatine kinase (CK), creatine kinase isoenzyme (CK-MB), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and cardiac troponin T (cTnT) were measured by biochemical methods. The pathological changes of the myocardial tissue were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. The general state, body weight, grip strength, body temperature, behaviors in open field test, serum levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), cAMP/cGMP ratio, red (R), green (G), blue (B) values of the tongue surface, and pulse amplitude were observed and measured to evaluate the modeling results. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was employed to determine the serum levels of interleukin-18 (IL-18), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), triiodothyronine (T3), tetraiodothyronine (T4), cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4), and cluster of differentiation 8 (CD8). ResultIn terms of disease indicators, the ISO and SD+ISO groups had lower cardiac function indicators than the normal group (P<0.01). The levels of CK, CM-MB, LDH and cTnT elevated in each model group compared with the normal group (P<0.01). The pathological changes of myocardial tissue were obvious in the ISO and SD+ISO groups. In terms of syndrome indicators, compared with the normal group, the SD and SD+ISO groups showed decreased body weight at each time point (P<0.01), and the ISO group showed decreased body weight at the time points of 48 h and 72 h (P<0.05, P<0.01). The paw temperature and rectal temperature increased in the SD group (P<0.01). The model groups showed weakened grasp strength, lowered R, G, and B values of the tongue surface (P<0.01), prolonged immobility time (P<0.01), reduced total distance and number of entering the central area (P<0.01), decreased average speed (P<0.05, P<0.01), and increased cAMP and cGMP (P<0.05, P<0.01). The cAMP/cGMP ratio was increased in the SD+ISO group (P<0.01), and the pulse amplitude was decreased in the SD and SD+ISO groups (P<0.01). In terms of serological indicators,compared with the normal group, the levels of IL-18, TNF-α, SOD and MDA were significantly increased in the ISO and SD+ISO groups (P<0.01), the CRF, ACTH, CORT, T3, T4, CD4 and CD8 in the model groups were increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionSleep deprivation for 96 h combined with high-dose ISO can successfully establish a rat model of acute myocardial infarction in coronary heart disease with the syndrome of Qi and Yin deficiency. The model evaluation system can be built with disease indicators of western medicine, histopathological indicators, macroscopic indicators of traditional Chinese medicine, and serological indicators.
2.A Comparative Study on the Effects of Different Processing Methods of Asini Corii Colla on Blood Cell Components and Related Cytokines in Mice with Blood Deficiency Syndrome
Guochao SONG ; Yunxiao GAO ; Fengpeng AN ; Wei CHENG ; Junguo REN ; Yunyao JIANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(7):1888-1898
Objective To investigate the hematopoietic effects and mechanisms of Asini Corii Colla with different processing methods on blood-deficient mice.Specifically,we aim to evaluate the blood-nourishing properties of Asini Corii Colla extracted using high-pressure steam extraction compared to the traditional atmospheric pressure extraction method.Methods Seventy female C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into the following groups:normal control group(Normal),model group(Model),Asini Corii Colla processed by atmospheric pressure method low dosage group(aL),Asini Corii Colla processed by atmospheric pressure method high dosage group(aH),Asini Corii Colla processed by high-pressure steam low dosage group(AL),Asini Corii Colla processed by high-pressure steam high dosage group(AH),and positive control group treated with vitamin B12(VB12).Except for the normal group,all other groups were induced to develop blood deficiency syndrome in mice by combining acetylphenylhydrazine(APH)with cyclophosphamide(CTX).After the treatment,whole blood,kidney,and femur tissue samples were collected from the mice.The peripheral blood parameters of the mice were determined using a hematology analyzer.The levels of hematopoietic cytokines in the mouse serum were measured by ELISA.The protein levels related to hematopoietic function in the mouse serum and kidney tissue were determined by Western blot.Hematoxylin and eosin(HE)staining was performed to observe the pathological changes in the bone marrow tissue.Immunohistochemistry was used to evaluate the protein expression levels of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor(G-CSF)and granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor(GM-CSF)in the bone marrow tissue.Results Asini Corii Colla processed by different techniques significantly increased the levels of peripheral blood leukocytes,erythrocytes,hemoglobin,and lymphocytes in mice with blood deficiency.It also decreased the mean corpuscular volume and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration in peripheral blood,effectively improving the symptoms of reduced hematopoietic cells and increased adipose tissue in mice with blood deficiency.It increased the number of nucleated cells in the bone marrow,enhanced the protein levels of G-CSF and GM-CSF in the bone marrow,and increased the levels of erythropoietin(EPO),interleukin-3(IL-3),and GM-CSF in the serum.It also increased the expression of EPO in the kidneys and decreased the levels of interleukin-6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)in the serum.Compared with Asini Corii Colla processed by traditional atmospheric pressure extraction,the Asini Corii Colla produced by high-pressure steam extraction exhibited more significant effects in increasing blood cell counts in peripheral blood,increasing the number of nucleated cells in the bone marrow,enhancing the protein levels of G-CSF and GM-CSF in the bone marrow,increasing the levels of erythropoietin(EPO)and G-CSF in the serum,and decreasing IL-6 levels.Conclusion Asini Corii Colla processed by different techniques demonstrated significant blood-supplementing effects in mice with blood deficiency,with the high-pressure steam extraction technique showing stronger effects than the traditional atmospheric pressure extraction technique.The mechanism involved the upregulation of EPO,IL-3,GM-CSF,and G-CSF as positive regulators of hematopoiesis,increased expression of EPO in the kidneys,enhanced protein expression of GM-CSF and G-CSF in the bone marrow,as well as the downregulation of TNF-α and IL-6 as negative regulators of hematopoiesis.
3.Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection in children: experts′ consensus statement (Fifth Edition)updated for the Omicron variant
Rongmeng JIANG ; Zhengde XIE ; Yi JIANG ; Xiaoxia LU ; Runming JIN ; Yuejie ZHENG ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Baoping XU ; Zhisheng LIU ; Gen LU ; Jikui DENG ; Guanghua LIU ; Xiaochuan WANG ; Jianshe WANG ; Luzhao FENG ; Wei LIU ; Yi ZHENG ; Sainan SHU ; Min LU ; Wanjun LUO ; Miao LIU ; Yuxia CUI ; Leping YE ; Adong SHEN ; Gang LIU ; Liwei GAO ; Lijuan XIONG ; Yan BAI ; Likai LIN ; Zhuang WEI ; Fengxia XUE ; Tianyou WANG ; Dongchi ZHAO ; Zhengyan ZHAO ; Jianbo SHAO ; Wong Wing-kin GARY ; Yanxia HE ; Xingwang LI ; Yonghong YANG ; Kunling SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2023;38(1):20-30
China has classified the Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19) as a statutory category B infectious disease and managed it according to Category B since January 8, 2023.In view that Omicron variant is currently the main epidemic strain in China, in order to guide the treatment of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2) infection in children with the times, refer to the Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for Novel Coronavirus Infection (Trial 10 th Edition), Expert Consensus on Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Novel Coronavirus Infection in Children (Fourth Edition) and the Diagnosis and Treatment Strategy for Pediatric Related Viral Infections.The Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Novel Coronavirus Infection in Children (Fifth Edition) has been formulated and updated accordingly on related etiology, epidemiology, pathogenic mechanism, clinical manifestations, auxiliary examination, diagnosis and treatment, and added key points for the treatment of COVID-19 related encephalopathy, fulminating myocarditis and other serious complications for clinical reference.
4.Consensus on prescription review of commonly used H 1-antihistamines in pediatrics
Lihua HU ; Lu LIU ; Huiying CHEN ; Heping CAI ; Wentong GE ; Zhiying HAN ; Huijie HUANG ; Xing JI ; Yuntao JIA ; Lingyan JIAN ; Nannan JIANG ; Zhong LI ; Li LI ; Hua LIANG ; Chuanhe LIU ; Qinghong LU ; Xu LU ; Jun′e MA ; Jing MIAO ; Yanli REN ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Kunling SHEN ; Huajun SUN ; Jinqiao SUN ; Yanyan SUN ; Jianping TANG ; Hong WANG ; Lianglu WANG ; Xiaochuan WANG ; Lei XI ; Hua XU ; Zigang XU ; Meixing YAN ; Yong YIN ; Shengnan ZHANG ; Zhongping ZHANG ; Xin ZHAO ; Deyu ZHAO ; Wei ZHOU ; Li XIANG ; Xiaoling WANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2023;38(10):733-739
H 1-antihistamines are widely used in the treatment of various allergic diseases, but there are still many challenges in the safe and rational use of H 1-antihistamines in pediatrics, and there is a lack of guidance on the prescription review of H 1-antihistamines for children.In this paper, suggestions are put forward from the indications, dosage, route of administration, pathophysiological characteristics of children with individual difference and drug interactions, so as to provide reference for clinicians and pharmacists.
5.Expert consensus on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of monkeypox in children
Rongmeng JIANG ; Yuejie ZHENG ; Lei ZHOU ; Luzhao FENG ; Lin MA ; Baoping XU ; Hongmei XU ; Wei LIU ; Zhengde XIE ; Jikui DENG ; Lijuan XIONG ; Wanjun LUO ; Zhisheng LIU ; Sainan SHU ; Jianshe WANG ; Yi JIANG ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Miao LIU ; Liwei GAO ; Zhuang WEI ; Guanghua LIU ; Gang LIU ; Wei XIANG ; Yuxia CUI ; Gen LU ; Min LU ; Xiaoxia LU ; Runming JIN ; Yan BAI ; Leping YE ; Dongchi ZHAO ; Adong SHEN ; Xiang MA ; Qinghua LU ; Fengxia XUE ; Jianbo SHAO ; Tianyou WANG ; Zhengyan ZHAO ; Xingwang LI ; Yonghong YANG ; Kunling SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2022;37(13):964-973
Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease.Previous studies have shown that children are vulnerable to monkeypox and are also at high risk for severe disease or complications.In order to improve pediatricians′ understanding of monkeypox and achieve early detection, early diagnosis, early treatment and early disposal, the committee composed of more than 40 experts in the related fields of infectious diseases, pediatrics, infection control and public health formulate this expert consensus, on the basis of the latest clinical management and infection prevention and control for monkeypox released by the World Health Organization (WHO), the guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of monkeypox (version 2022) issued by National Health Commission of the People′s Republic of China and other relevant documents.During the development of this consensus, multidisciplinary experts have repeatedly demonstrated the etiology, epidemiology, transmission, clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, treatment, discharge criteria, prevention, case management process and key points of prevention and control about monkeypox.
6.Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection in children: experts′ consensus statement (Fourth Edition)
Rongmeng JIANG ; Zhengde XIE ; Yi JIANG ; Xiaoxia LU ; Runming JIN ; Yuejie ZHENG ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Baoping XU ; Zhisheng LIU ; Gen LU ; Jikui DENG ; Guanghua LIU ; Xiaochuan WANG ; Jianshe WANG ; Luzhao FENG ; Wei LIU ; Yi ZHENG ; Sainan SHU ; Min LU ; Wanjun LUO ; Miao LIU ; Yuxia CUI ; Leping YE ; Adong SHEN ; Gang LIU ; Liwei GAO ; Lijuan XIONG ; Yan BAI ; Likai LIN ; Zhuang WEI ; Fengxia XUE ; Tianyou WANG ; Dongchi ZHAO ; Zhengyan ZHAO ; Jianbo SHAO ; Kwok-keung Daniel NG ; Wing-kin Gary WONG ; Xingwang LI ; Yonghong YANG ; Kunling SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2022;37(14):1053-1065
Since December 2019, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2) infections have raged globally for more than 2 years.China has always adopted scientific and effective prevention and control measures to achieved some success.However, with the continuous variation of SARS-CoV-2 cases and imported cases from abroad, the prevention and control work has become more difficult and complex.With the variation of the mutant strain, the number of cases in children changed, and some new special symptoms and complications were found, which proposed a new topic for the prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children in China.Based on the third edition, the present consensus according to the characteristics of the new strain, expounded the etiology, pathology, pathogenesis, and according to the clinical characteristics and experience of children′s cases, and puts forward recommendations on the diagnostic criteria, laboratory examination, treatment, prevention and control of children′s cases for providing reference for further guidance of effective prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children in China.
7.Study on knowledge, attitudes and practices of pulse oximetry among pediatric healthcare providers in China and their influencing factors
Fengxia XUE ; Yuejie ZHENG ; Adong SHEN ; Hanmin LIU ; Xing CHEN ; Lili ZHONG ; Guangmin NONG ; Xin SUN ; Gen LU ; Shenggang DING ; Yuanxun FANG ; Jiahua PAN ; Zhiying HAN ; Yun SUN ; Qiang CHEN ; Yi JIANG ; Xiaoping ZHU ; Suping TANG ; Xiufang WANG ; Changshan LIU ; Shaomin REN ; Zhimin CHEN ; Deyu ZHAO ; Yong YIN ; Rongfang ZHANG ; Ming LI ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Yaping MU ; Shuhua AN ; Yangzom YESHE ; Peiru XU ; Yan XING ; Baoping XU ; Jing ZHAO ; Shi CHEN ; Wei XIANG ; Lihong LI ; Enmei LIU ; Yuxin SONG ; Yonghong YANG ; Kunling SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2022;37(23):1807-1812
Objective:To investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of pulse oximetry among pediatric healthcare providers in China and analyze the factor influencing the KAP.Methods:A self-developed questionnaire was used for an online research on the KAP of 11 849 pediatric healthcare providers from 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities of China from March 11 to 14, 2022.The factors influencing the KAP of pulse oximetry among pediatric healthcare providers were examined by Logistic regression. Results:The scores of KAP, of pulse oximetry were 5.57±0.96, 11.24±1.25 and 11.19±4.54, respectively.The corresponding scoring rates were 69.61%, 74.95%, and 55.99%, respectively. Logistic regression results showed that the gender and working years of pediatric healthcare providers, the region they were located, and whether their medical institution was equipped with pulse oximeters were the main factors affecting the knowledge score (all P<0.05). Main factors influencing the attitude score of pediatric healthcare providers included their knowledge score, gender, educational background, working years, region, medical institution level, and whether the medical institution was equipped with pulse oximeters (all P<0.05). For the practice score, the main influencing factors were the knowledge score, gender, age, and whether the medi-cal institution was equipped with pulse oximeters (all P<0.05). Conclusions:Chinese pediatric healthcare providers need to further improve their knowledge about and attitudes towards pulse oximetry.Pulse oximeters are evidently under-used.It is urgent to formulate policies or guidelines, strengthen education and training, improve knowledge and attitudes, equip more institutions with pulse oximeters, and popularize their application in medical institutions.
8.Effect of apigenin on proliferation, metastasis, apoptosis and autophagy of human lung squamous cell carcinoma NCI-H520 cells
Ping Liu ; Yadi Geng ; Yunxiao Liu ; Yanbo Xie ; Xinge Zhang ; Lei Zhang ; Wei Wei
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2022;57(7):1009-1015
Objective:
To investigate the effect of apigenin on the proliferation, migration, invasion, apoptosis and autophagy of human lung squamous carcinoma NCI-H520 cells.
Methods:
Human lung squamous carcinoma NCI-H520 cells were culturedin vitro, and the CCK-8 method was used to detect the effects of different concentrations of apigenin(2.5, 5, 10, 20 μmol/L) or cisplatin(2.5, 5, 10, 20 μmol/L) on cell viability. Carboxyfluorescein diacetate, succinimidyl ester(CFDA SE) was used to detect the effect of apigenin or cisplatin on cell division. Scratch test and Transwell test were used to detect the effect of apigenin on cell migration and invasion. Annexin V/PI double staining method and Hoechst 33258 nuclear staining method were used to detect the effect of apigenin on cell apoptosis. Transmission electron microscopy was used to observe the generation of autophagic vesicles in cells. Acridine orange(AO) staining was used to observe the changes of acidic organelles in cells. Western blot was used to detect microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 B-Ⅱ(LC3 B-Ⅱ) and p62 protein expression.
Results:
Compared with the control group, CCK-8 assay and CFDA SE showed that apigenin or cisplatin reduced proliferation of NCI-H520 cells(P<0.05). Scratch test and Transwell test showed that apigenin reduced the migration and invasion levels of cells(P<0.01). Annexin V/PI double staining showed that apigenin increased apoptosis rate(P<0.05). Hoechst 33258 nuclear staining showed that apigenin promoted nuclear condensation and hyperchromatism of cells. AO staining fluorescence value enhanced, the autophagy bimolecular structure appeared under transmission electron microscopy, and the results of LC3 B-Ⅱ and p62 protein expression levels in Western blot showed that apigenin increased the autophagy level of cell NCI-H520(P<0.05). Chloroquine(CQ) failed to increase the protein levels of LC3 B-Ⅱ and p62 in apigenin treated cells.
Conclusion
Apigenin at different concentrations can inhibit the proliferation, migration and invasion of human lung squamous cell carcinoma NCI-H520, and its inhibition of cell growth and metastasis may be related to the induction of apoptosis and autophagy, and the increase of autophagy may be caused by blocking autophagosome degradation.
9.Experts′ consensus on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 vaccination of children
Yuejie ZHENG ; Xiaochuan WANG ; Luzhao FENG ; Zhengde XIE ; Yi JIANG ; Gen LU ; Xingwang LI ; Rongmeng JIANG ; Jikui DENG ; Miao LIU ; Baoping XU ; Zhuang WEI ; Gang LIU ; Xiaoxia LU ; Runming JIN ; Zhisheng LIU ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Sainan SHU ; Yan BAI ; Min LU ; Guanghua LIU ; Wanjun LUO ; Yuxia CUI ; Leping YE ; Likai LIN ; Dongchi ZHAO ; Adong SHEN ; Jianbo SHAO ; Lijuan XIONG ; Liwei GAO ; Tianyou WANG ; Zhengyan ZHAO ; Yonghong YANG ; Kunling SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(18):1361-1367
At present, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2(SARS-CoV-2)infection is still rampant worldwide.As of September 10, 2021, there were about 222 million confirmed cases of corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19)and more than 4.6 million deaths worldwide.With the development of COVID-19 vaccines and the gradual vaccination worldwide, the increasing number of cases in children and unvaccinated young people has drawn attention.According to World Health Organization surveillance data, the proportion of COVID-19 infection cases in children gradually increased, and the proportion of cases in the age groups of under 5 years and 5-14 years increased from 1.0% and 2.5% in January 2020 to 2.0% and 8.7% in July 2021, respectively.At present, billions of adults have been vaccinated with various COVID-19 vaccines worldwide, and their protective effects including reducing infection and transmission, reducing severe disease and hospitalization, and reducing death, as well as high safety have been confirmed.Canada, the United States, Europe and other countries have approved the emergency COVID-19 vaccination in children and adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, and China has also approved the phased vaccination of COVID-19 vaccination in children and adolescents aged 3 to 17 years. For smooth advancement and implementation of COVID-19 vaccination in children, academic institutions, including National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, National Center for Children′s Health, and The Society of Pediatrics, Chinese Medical Association organized relevant experts to reach this consensus on COVID-19 vaccination in children.
10.Twenty key issues on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 vaccination in children
Baoping XU ; Zhuang WEI ; Gen LU ; Yuejie ZHENG ; Xiaochuan WANG ; Luzhao FENG ; Zhengde XIE ; Gang LIU ; Yi JIANG ; Xingwang LI ; Rongmeng JIANG ; Jikui DENG ; Miao LIU ; Xiaoxia LU ; Runming JIN ; Zhisheng LIU ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Sainan SHU ; Yan BAI ; Min LU ; Guanghua LIU ; Wanjun LUO ; Yuxia CUI ; Leping YE ; Likai LIN ; Dongchi ZHAO ; Adong SHEN ; Jianbo SHAO ; Lijuan XIONG ; Liwei GAO ; Tianyou WANG ; Zhengyan ZHAO ; Yonghong YANG ; Kunling SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(18):1368-1372
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2(SARS-CoV-2)infection is still worldwide.As a vulnerable group, severe and dead pediatric cases are also reported.Under this severe epidemic situation, children should be well protected.With the widespread vaccination of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in adults, the infection rate have decreased.Therefore, SARS-CoV-2 vaccine inoculation for children groups step by step is of great significance to the protection of children and the prevention and control of corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19) as a whole.But the safety of children vaccinated with SARS-CoV-2 vaccine is a main concern of parents.Therefore, in order to ensure the safety of vaccination and the implementation of vaccination work, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, National Center for Children′s Health and the Society of Pediatrics, Chinese Medical Association organized experts to interpret the main issue of parents about SARS-CoV-2 vaccine for children, in order to answer the doubts of parents.


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