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The intestinal absorption properties of the main effective components (glycyrrhizic acid, isoliquiritigenin, 6-gingerol, ginsenoside Rb1, atractylode-I) in Lizhong decoction (LZD) extracts were investigated with an in situ single-pass intestinal perfusion model in rats. UPLC-TQ-MS was used to determine the concentration of the five components in the intestinal perfusion. Animal welfare and experimental procedures were in accordance with the regulations of the Animal Ethics Committee of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine. As evaluation indexes for the intestinal absorption characteristics, the absorption rate constant (Ka) and the apparent permeability coefficient (Peff) of the five main ingredients were analyzed. Results showed that the best absorption sites for glycyrrhizic acid, isoliquiritin and 6-gingerol were the ileum, colon and duodenum, respectively, and the differences between different intestinal segments were statistically significant (P <0.05). There was no notable difference in Ka and Peff between ginsenoside Rb1 and atractylode-I in the different intestinal segments (P > 0.05), suggesting that they were absorbed throughout. The five components were well-absorbed in the whole intestine (Peff > 1.0×10-3 cm·min-1), indicating that LZD is suitable for preparing sustained, controlled release and enteric-coated preparations.
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Enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) is a catalytic subunit of polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2). It acts as a histone methylation transferase and plays a key role in oncogenesis, development, metastasis, and drug tolerance. Studies have found that the expression of EZH2 is regulated by a variety of carcinogenic transcription factors, anti-cancer microRNA, tumor-related non-coding RNA and post-translational modifications. Moreover, the effect of EZH2 in silencing target genes is mainly through trimethylation of histone H3 at lysine 27 (H3K27me3). This article summarizes the main regulatory roles and functions of EZH2 in tumorigenesis, and reviews the progress of target therapies based on EZH2.
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Objective To discover critical genes contributing to the stemness and maintenance of spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) and provide new insights into the function of the leucine-rich repeat (LRR) family member Lrrc34 (leucine-rich repeat-containing 34) in SSCs from mice. Methods Bioinformatic methods, including differentially expressed gene (DEG), gene ontology (GO) enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analyses, were used to uncover latent pluripotency-related genes. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and immunofluorescence analyses were utilized to verify the mRNA and protein expression levels, respectively. RNA interference of Lrrc34 using siRNA was performed to detect its transient impact on SSCs. Results Eight DEGs between ID4-EGFP+ (G) and ID4-EGFP+/TSPAN8High (TH), eight DEGs between G and ID4-EGFP+/TSPAN8Low (TL) and eleven DEGs between TH and TL were discovered, and eleven protein-protein interaction (PPI) modules were found to be significant in the PPI network of DEGs. One of the DEGs, Lrrc34, was selected as a potential pluripotency-related gene due to its differential expression among ID4-EGFP+ spermatogonia subsets and its interaction with fibroblast growth factor 2 in the fifth module. Immunofluorescence experiments exhibited specific expression of Lrrc34 in a subpopulation of undifferentiated spermatogonia marked by LIN28A, and RT-PCR experiments confirmed the high expression of Lrrc34 in SSCs from P7 and adult mice. The transient knockdown of Lrrc34 in SSCs resulted in reduced colony sizes and significant changes in the transcriptome and apoptotic pathways. Conclusion Lrrc34 is highly expressed in mouse SSCs and is required for SSC proliferation in vitro through effects on transcriptome and signaling transduction pathways.
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Animals , Humans , Male , Apoptosis/genetics , Cell Proliferation/genetics , Cells, Cultured , Gene Expression Profiling/methods , Gene Ontology , Gene Regulatory Networks , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Mice, Transgenic , RNA Interference , Repressor Proteins/metabolism , Signal Transduction/genetics , Stem Cells/metabolismABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To optimize the preparation of self-assembled doxorubicin-loaded cholesterol-modified pullulan nanoparticles(DOX-CHSP-SAN) by response surface methodology. METHODS: DOX-CHSP-SAN was prepared by dialysis method with the amphiphilic carrier of cholesterol-modified pullulan (CHSP) and the model drug of doxorubicin(DOX). Box-Behnken Design (BBD) response surface method was used to optimize the preparation process of DOX-CHSP-SAN. The morphology, average particle size, Zeta potentia, the encapsulation efficiency, drug loading of doxorubicin and the drug release characteristics in vitro were determined. RESULTS: The optimized DOX-CHSP-SAN has a round spherical shape with an average particle size of (117.1±3.4) nm, PDI of (0.205±0.023), Zeta potential of (-26.1±0.135) mV, the encapsulation efficiency was (68.17±0.93)%, and the drug loading was (6.84±0.47)%. The in vitro release behavior in PBS of pH 7.4 was consistent with the Weibull equation. CONCLUSIO:N The DOX-CHSP-SAN prepared by the dialysis method and optimized by the response surface method is round and smooth, the particle size is small and uniform, the encapsulation efficiency and the drug loading amount are high, and the in vitro release has the sustained release characteristics.
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The recurrence rate of primary hepatocellularcarcinoma is very high,and repetitive resection is still the besttreatment for operable recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma.Indocyanine green(ICG) has been widely used andpopularized in resection of hepatocellular carcinoma,providesmore possibilities and diversity for the surgical treatment ofrecurrent hepatocellular carcinoma. Combined withpreoperative imaging,three-dimensional imaging technologyand intraoperative ultrasound,ICG can effectively improve theradical and accuracy of the operation for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma. ICG-guided hepatectomy isappropriate for the new concept and technical system of liversurgery advocated by modern medical model, and realizesfunctional and anatomical hepatectomy for recurrenthepatocellular carcinoma.
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Objective To investigate the effects of ER-α36 on invasion of human gastric cancer cell lines SGC7901 by miR-143. Methods Lentiviral vectors were constructed to generate up-and down-regulations of miR-143 lentiviruses (LV-miR-143 and LV-anti-miR-143,respectively).The viruses were used to infect human gastric cancer cell lines SGC7901.The ER-α36 protein expression level and the invasion of constructed cells were detected by Western blot and transwell. The target gene of miR-143 was predicted by bioinformatics tools.Luciferase reporter assay was carried out to confirm the predicted target gene. Results The infection efficiency of the lentivirus titers of LV-miR-143 and LV-anti-miR-143 were over 80% shown by the green fluorescence. The ER-α36 expression level,the cell invasion in LV-miR-21 group were significantly lower than those in LV-anti-miR-21 group(P<0.05). Conclusions miR-143 plays an important role in the negative control of gastric cancer invasion by the regulation of ER-α36.
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Objective Intestinal ischemia-reperfusion (I-R) is a critical and triggering event in the development of distal organ dysfunction,frequently involving the lungs.In this study we investigated the effects of edaravone on the prevention of lung injury induced by intestinal I-R in rats.Methods Eighteen male SD rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: Sham operation group (group Sham),I-R group (group IR) and edaravone group (group E).After injecting 6 mg of edaravone or the same volume of 0.9% sodium chloride,the anterior mesenteric artery was clamped with a noninvasive microvascular clip for 120 min and then reperfusion for 120 min.Sham-operated animals underwent the same surgical procedures without clamping.Lung tissues were collected for pathology tested by HE dyed,blood as collected for the analysis of TNF-α and IL-6 concentration by ELISA,small lung tissues were collected for the analysis of lung myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity and malonialdehyde (MDA) concentration.Results Compared with group Sham,the alveolar epithelial cells in group IR was widespread edema,inflammatory cell infiltration,atectasis,disruption of alveolar,and pulmonary capillary hemorrhage.The pathological changes of lung tissue in group E were significantly improved compared with those in group IR,and that of alveolar inflammatory exudate was decreased.Pathological scoring of group E (2.1±0.7),which was significantly lower than that of group IR (5.7±1.1) and group sham (1.5±0.2) score (P<0.05),so the concentration of TNF-α,IL-6,MPO activity and MDA concentration of group E were less than those of group IR (P<0.01).Conclusion Edaravone ameliorated the lung injury induced by intestinal I-R.
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The paper is aimed to study the difference in yield and quality at different harvest time and determine the optimum harvest of planting Gentiana in Ludian traditional harvest period. The authors analyzed the variation in fresh weight, dry weight, dry discount rate, length, diameter, volume and the content of gentiopicroside, loganin acid, alcohol-soluble extract and total ash and made a comprehensive appraisal of yield, appearance quality and intrinsic quality by gray relational distance ideal Comprehensive Evaluation method. The results showed that there is a big difference in yield and quality both 2-year-old and 3-year-old Gentiana harvested in traditional harvest period and the comprehensive evaluation more better when harvested more later. It can be seen, Gentiana harvested the later had a better yield and quality in Ludian traditional harvest period. The harvest of Gentiana can be appropriate delayed depending on the particular circumstances of production.
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Agriculture , Methods , China , Gentiana , Metabolism , Iridoid Glucosides , Metabolism , Organ Size , Quality Control , Time FactorsABSTRACT
OBJECTlVE To investigate the effect of Guiyuan tablets on the analgesic effect of morphine and morphine-induced tolerance and hyperalgesia. METHODS ① The model of morphine-induced acute tolerance Mice were ig treated with Guiyuan tablets 200, 400 and 800 mg·kg-1 and 15 min later were sc treated with morphine 10 mg·kg-1 every hour for consecutive 9 h. At 24 and 48 h, they were sc treated with morphine 10 mg·kg-1 alone, respectively.②The model of morphine-induced chronic tolerance Mice were ig treated with Guiyuan tablets 200, 400 and 800 mg·kg-1 and 15 min later were sc treated with morphine 10 mg·kg-1 every day for consecutive 8 d. On d 9, the mice were sc treated with morphine 10 mg·kg-1 alone. ③ The model of morphine-induced established tolerance. Mice were sc treated with morphine 10 mg·kg-1 every day for consecutive 8 d. On d 1, d 4 or d 7, the mice began to be ig co-administered with Guiyuan 200 mg·kg-1 . On d 9, they were sc treated with morphine 10 mg·kg-1 alone. The hot-plate test was used to detect the values of the baseline latency ( T0 ) and the post-treatment latency ( T1 ) before the percentage of maximal possible analgesic effect (%MPAE) was calculated. Spec-trophotometry was used to detect the nitric oxide synthase ( NOS) activity and the nitric oxide ( NO) con-tent in the tissue of the spinal cord. RESULTS The ED50 of the analgesic effect of Guiyuan tablets was 523.5 mg·kg-1 in the hot-plate test. Guiyuan tablets 200 and 400 mg·kg-1 prolonged the duration of mor-phine anti-nociception and deceased its ED50 from 4.67 to 3.14 and 0.65 mg·kg-1, respectively. ln the models of both acute and chronic tolerance, Guiyuan tablets prevented the decrease of the%MPAE and the baseline latencies ( P<0. 05 ) . ln the model of morphine-induced established tolerance, Guiyuan tablets rapidly reversed the decrease of%MPAE( P<0.05) , and this compound preparation which began to be co-administered with morphine from d 1 could significantly inhibit the increase of the NOS activity and NO content induced by morphine in the spinal cord ( P<0.01) . CONCLUSlON Guiyuan tablets are capable of enhancing the analgesic effect of morphine, prolonging the duration of morphine anti-nocicep-tion, preventing the development of morphine-induced tolerance and hyperalgesia, and might have neuroprotective effect.
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[ ABSTRACT] AIM:To construct a lentiviral vector for stable delivery of the ER-α36 gene and to detect its effect on SGC7901 cell growth.METHODS: The efficient RNAi targeting sequences identified for the ER-α36 gene were screened.The Oligo DNA was synthesized with target sequences and annealed to form double-stranded DNA.Then it was digested by Xho I and EcoR I and connected with GV307 vector to produce LV-ER-α36-RNAi lentiviral vector.PCR was used to screen the positive clones and sequence.The LV-ER-α36-RNAi, pHelper 1.0 and pHelper 2.0 plasmids were co-transfected into 293T cells for producing lentiviral vector and infecting SGC7901 cell line.Fluorescence microscopy, real-time PCR and Western blotting were used to detect the transfection efficiency and gene silencing effect.17β-estrodial at concentration of 1 ×10 -10 mol/L was used to stimulate the recombinant cell line, and the action on the growth of gastric cancer cells and the expression of Src, ERK1/2 and cyclin D1 were determined.RESULTS: DNA sequencing analysis confirmed the identity of recombinant shRNA expression vectors.Immunofluorescence assay demonstrated that transfection efficiency was above 80%.Transfection of LV-ER-α36-RNAi significantly knocked down the expression of ER-α36 at mR-NA and protein levels with tetracycline ( TeT) simulating as revealed by real-time PCR and Western blotting.Compared with control group, the growth of the recombinant cell line declined and the expression of Src, ERK1/2 and cyclin D1 and the activation of Src decreased (P<0.05).CONCLUSION: Lentiviral vectors that silence ER-α36 expression are con-structed successfully and can be used to study the role of ER-α36 in gastric cancer.The ER-α36 is related with many kinds of cancer cell growth, including gastric cancer cells.
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Objective To construct MIA3 psicheck2 wild-type and mutant vectors targeting miR-374b,and provide the previous guarantee for the dual luciferase reporter assay.Methods The amplification primer was firstly designed according to mice MIA3-3'UTR sequence information,mice whole blood genomic DNA was taken as the template for PCR amplification of MIA3-3'UTR sequence,and the PCR product was cloned into psicheck2 dual luciferase reporter vector.Then,mutant primer was designed to mutate the MiR-374b seed sequence target TATTATA into AAATTAT so as to construct mutant vector.At last,the vector enzyme digestion evaluation and sequencing method was used to evaluate the constructed vectors.Results It could be seen from the analysis of agarose electrophoresis that the PCR amplification size of vector was consistent with the theoretical size.DNA sequencing evaluation showed that the MIA3-3'UTR-WT vector had been constructed successfully.The construction of mutant vector has successfully mutated the MiR-374b seed sequence target TATTATA into AAATTAT.Conclusion The successful construction of the vector will lay a foundation for the further evaluation on whether there is an actual binding site between the miR-374b and the chondrogenic differentiation-related target gene MIA3.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the effect on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV infection in high risk populations.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A computerized literature searching had been carried out in PubMed, EMbase, Ovid, Web of Science, Science Direct, Wanfang, Tsinghua Tongfang database and related websites to collect relevant papers (from establishment to June 2012) with the key words of pre-exposure prophylaxis, HIV, AIDS, high risk populations, relative risk, reduction. All randomized controlled trials (RCT) papers about using single or compound antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) orally or topically before HIV exposure or during HIV exposure in high risk populations were enrolled. Meta-analysis was conducted using Stata 10.0 to calculate the pooled RR value (95%CI). Consistency test was performed and publication bias was evaluated.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Finally 5 RCT papers were enrolled, including 10 271 persons who were at high risk of HIV infection. The number of the experimental group was 5929, among which 116(1.96%) became infected. The number of the control group was 4342, among which 201(4.63%) became infected. Meta-analysis showed that the pooled relative risk (RR) and 95%CI was 0.49 (0.39 - 0.61), P < 0.05, indicating that the persons in experimental group had a 0.49 times lower risk of HIV infected, as compared with the control group. Publication bias analysis revealed a symmetry funnel plot. The fail-safe number was 825.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>PrEP was an effective and safe protection measure to reduce HIV infection in high risk populations.</p>
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Humans , Anti-HIV Agents , Therapeutic Uses , HIV Infections , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic , RiskABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the difference of local immune microenvironment in primary tumors between liver-metastasis and non-liver-metastasis cohort in stage III to IIII colorectal cancer patients.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Tumor samples from 167 patients of colorectal cancer were harvested, who received tumor resection for the first time in The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from 2000 to 2005. Patients were divided into two groups according to liver metastasis or not. Expressions of 18 immune markers, including CD3, CD4 and CD8 were examined and quantified by immunohistochemistry staining.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>No significant differences of gender, age, BMI, tumor differentiation, pathology type and preoperative CEA level were found between the two groups. The expressions of CD8, CD45RO, IL-17, tryptase and FAS were lower in liver-metastasis group as compared to non-liver-metastasis group (all P<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Decrease of the number of T lymphocyte and mast cell may play an important role in local infiltration of immune microenvironment of stage III to IIII colorectal cancer with liver metastasis.</p>
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Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Biomarkers, Tumor , Metabolism , Colorectal Neoplasms , Allergy and Immunology , Pathology , Liver Neoplasms , Allergy and ImmunologyABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the impact of college students' evening exercise on their sleep quality, so as to provide a scientific basis for college students to choose an appropriate method of exercise and improve their sleep quality.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From September to October in 2012, Multi-stage cluster random sampling method was used to select the 5997 college students in Anhui province. The status of college students' exercise and their sleep quality were investigated by the general situation questionnaire, Physical activity rating scale-3(PARS-3), Rating of perceived exertion(RPE) and Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI). Kruskal-Wallis test was used to analyze the impact of evening exercise on sleep quality and multivariate unconditional logistic regression was used to analyze the factors of sleep quality in evening excise students.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The median of PSQI total score among 5806 college students was 5 and 1030(17.7%) students had poor sleep quality. The median of the PSQI scores was the same (5 points) for evening exercise group, daytime exercise group,daytime and evening exercise group and non-exercise group (1406, 1514, 1244, 1642 respectively). The difference was not statistically significant (χ(2) = 2.80, P = 0.42). Compared to non-exercise population, the OR (95%CI) value of evening exercise' impact on sleep quality was 0.90(0.73-1.10). Compared to very light evening exercise, the OR (95%CI) value of moderate and large amount of evening exercise' impact on sleep quality was 0.58 (0.44-0.75) and 0.67 (0.48-0.93) respectively; Compared to other sports, the OR (95%CI) value of badminton, rope skipping and jogging' impact on sleep quality was 0.72 (0.55-0.93), 0.38 (0.21-0.70) and 0.76 (0.60-0.95) respectively and they were all protective factors of sleep quality. Compared to small exercise intensity, the OR (95%CI) value of moderate, vigorous and very vigorous exercise intensity' impact on sleep quality was 1.68 (1.13-2.52), 2.38 (1.48-3.83) and 3.18 (1.72-5.90) respectively and they were harmful factors of sleep quality.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>There was no impact of evening exercise on sleep quality for college students. Type of sports should be adequately chosen for evening exercise. College students can take moderate and large amount of evening exercise but should avoid activities of vigorous intensity.</p>
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Female , Humans , Male , Young Adult , Exercise , Sleep , Students , Surveys and Questionnaires , Time FactorsABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the effect of siRNA targeting ADAM17 (ADAM17-siRNA) on the proliferation of prostate cancer PC-3 cells.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>After transfecting PC-3 cells with ADAM17-siRNA 1 and ADAM17-siRNA 2, we detected the expressions of ADAM17 mRNA and protein by RT- PCR and Western blotting, respectively. We measured the changes in the proliferation and DNA synthesis of PC-3 cells by MTT and bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) incorporation assay, examined the cell cycle profile by flow cytometry, and determined the expressions of the genes associated with PC-3 cell proliferation by Western blotting.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Both ADAM17-siRNA 1 and 2 effectively reduced the expressions of ADAM17 mRNA and protein in the PC-3 cells. Knockdown of ADAM17 with the two siRNAs significantly inhibited cell proliferation as compared with the control group (0.43 +/- 0.57 and 0.44 +/- 0.64 vs 0.80 +/- 0.51, P < 0.05) and down-regulated DNA synthesis (0.48 +/- 0.43 and 0.54 +/- 0.59 vs 0.79 +/- 0.72, P < 0.05). The cell cycle profile showed that the cell population of the G1 phase was markedly higher in both the ADAM17-siRNA groups than in the control ([61.83 +/- 2.41]% and [59.78 +/- 1.92]% vs [41.38 +/- 1.53]%, P < 0.05), but that of the S phase remarkably lower in the former two than in the latter ([23.64 +/- 2.56]% and [25.24 +/- 1.86]% vs [33.51 +/- 1.47]%, P < 0.05), with a concomitant decrease in the expression of the cell cycle protein cyclin D1 and increase in the cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p21.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>ADAM17-siRNA can effectively inhibit the proliferation of PC-3 cells by up-regulating cyclin D1 and down-regulating p21 protein, and ADAM17 has a potential value in the gene therapy of prostate cancer.</p>
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Humans , Male , ADAM Proteins , Genetics , Metabolism , ADAM17 Protein , Cell Line, Tumor , Cell Proliferation , Cyclin D1 , Metabolism , Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p21 , Metabolism , Down-Regulation , Prostatic Neoplasms , Genetics , Metabolism , Pathology , RNA Interference , RNA, Messenger , Genetics , RNA, Small Interfering , Genetics , Signal Transduction , TransfectionABSTRACT
Objective: To comprehensively compare the qualities of Codonopsis Radix from the different planting areas for regionalizing the planting areas. Methods: The main traits and chemical compositions of 38 samples of Codonopsis Radix from the different planting areas in Jiuzhaigou County were comprehensively compared by SPSS 17.0 software using principal component and cluster analysis. Results: Five principal components whose accumulated variance contribution rate was over 85.604% were obtained. Based on these principal components, 38 samples of Codonopsis Radix from the different planting areas in Jiuzhaigou County were clustered into four groups by within-groups linkage cluster methods. Conclusion: Principal component and cluster analysis are reliable to comprehensively evaluate the quality of Codonopsis Radix. Significant differences among these samples from the different planting areas in Jiuzhaigou County are obvious. The standardization of cultivation techniques and application should be speeded up.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the acceptability of male circumcision among male miners in Baise, Guangxi, China.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A questionnaire-based survey on the willingness to be circumcised (WTC) and its influential factors were conducted among Guangxi male miners recruited by random cluster sampling.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Of 569 subjects who were surveyed, 143 (25.13%) expressed their willingness to be circumcised. Univariate analysis showed that marital status, education level, and the awareness of the hazards of phimosis and redundant prepuce and reasons for circumcision were significantly different between WTC group and the non-WTC group (all P<0.05). Furthermore, the incidence of phimosis or redundant prepuce also significantly differed between these two groups (P=0.0001). Logistic regression analysis found marital status (OR=0.498ì95%CI=0.272-0.913), history of foreskin disease (OR=8.181, 95%CI=4.252-15.741), and awareness of the risk that a redundant prepuce may cause smegma (OR=1.713ì95%CI=1.090-2.693) were significantly correlated with the male miners WTC.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Male miners in this area have low WTC. Education on the basic knowledge of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and circumcision may help promote the application of circumcision.</p>
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Adult , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Attitude to Health , China , Circumcision, Male , Logistic Models , Mining , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
Objective To study the acceptability of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent the transmission of HIV among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Guangxi, China.Methods Snow-balling methods were used to recruit 650 MSM in Guangxi. Questionnaires and interview were administrated to these 650 men, using a self-designed questionnaire and face to face interviews to collect information on HIV-related risk behaviors, knowledge and acceptability of PrEP.effective, safe and free of charge', 597 (91.9%) of the 650 MSM claimed that they would accept it,who refused to use it, most of them said that were afraid of the side-effect and doubted on the effectiveness of PrEP. Data from logistic regression analysis showed that those who had found partners through friends (OR=6.21, P=0.020) and those who would advise his friend to use PrEP (OR=39.32, P=0.000) were more likely to accept PrEP. Those who thought they could protect themselves from HIV infection (OR=0.32, P=0.010) or not having sex with the ones who refused to use a condom (OR=0.34, P=0.010) were less likely to accept PrEP. Conclusion Effectiveness, safety and cost seemed to be the main influential factors related to the acceptability of PrEP. Peer education might improve the acceptability of PrEP.
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Objective To study the acceptability of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)program on prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection among female sex workers (FSWs) in Guangxi of China.Methods A cross-sectional survey using convenience sampling was administered among 405 FSWs in Nanning,Liuzhou and Beihai cities of Guangxi,China.Self-designed questionnaire,face to face interviews were used to collect HIV-related risk behaviors,knowledge and acceptability of PrEP.Results After an introduction on PrEP,presuming that it was effective,safe and free of charge,85.9％ of the 405 FSWs said they would use it.Data from logistic regression analysis showed that significant factors of intent to use PrEP would include the followings:workplace (OR=2.256,P=0.009),monthly income (OR=0.257,P=0.004),family closeness (OR＝0.338,P＝0.012),knowledge on HIV/AIDS (OR＝2.802,P=0.028),HIV/AIDS risk was introduced from a strange client (OR＝0.363,P＝0.049),whether the gatekeeper ordering the use of condom (OR＝0.432,P=0.010),whether consistent using condom with clients (OR＝3.010,P＝0.002),whether ever using drugs to prevent STD infection (OR=3.570,P=0.049) etc.Conclusion Awareness on HIV/AIDS knowledge and self-protection seemed the main influential factors while health education might promote the acceptability of PrEP.
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Objective To investigate the influencing factors on behavior related to HIV testing among female commercial sex workers under Structural Equation Model (SEM).Methods In Chongqing,Sichuan,Guangxi,Xinjiang provinces,1613 female commercial sex workers were participated in a questionnaire survey.Factors on behaviors related to HIV testing among female commercial sex workers were analyzed based on SEM.Results Influencing factors on behaviors related to HIV testing among female commercial sex workers would include social status,knowledge on AIDS,risk through self-evaluation,condom use,frequency of sexual services etc.GFI,AGFI,RMR were 0.9952,0.9898 and 0.0115 respectively.Conclusion Social status,knowledge on AIDS,risk through self-evaluation,condom use and frequency of sexual services were affecting the behaviors related to HIV testing among female commercial sex workers.