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Objective:To learn about the epidemic situation and trend of human brucellosis in Menyuan Hui Autonomous County (referred to as Menyuan County) of Qinghai Province, and to provide reference for formulating brucellosis prevention and control measures in Menyuan County.Methods:Data on human brucellosis in Menyuan County reported by the Infectious Disease Reporting Information Management System of China Disease Control and Prevention Information System from 2013 to 2020 were collected and analyzed by descriptive epidemiological analysis (three distribution).Results:A total of 186 cases of brucellosis were confirmed from 2013 to 2020, with an average annual incidence of 14.553/100 000. The annual incidence rate was increasing year by year(χ 2trend = 22.08, P = 0.002). The cases were distributed in 67 villages of 12 towns; cases were more common in the age group of 15-< 65 years old (96.24%, 179/186), and there were more men than women cases (sex ratio was 3.89∶1.00, 148/38). Conclusions:The incidence rate of brucellosis cases in Menyuan County is increasing year by year, and the scope of its impact is constantly expanding. A multi-sectoral joint prevention and control mechanism should be established to strengthen management, increase the prevention and control of brucellosis, and stop the spread of the epidemic to surrounding counties and cities.
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Objective:To observe multiple locus variable-number tandem repeat analysis (MLVA) typing of Brucella isolated from Himalayan marmot in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of Qinghai Province, and to explore the relationship between the strains and strains previous isolated from Qinghai Province. Methods:Blood samples of Himalayan marmot were collected in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of Qinghai Province from March 2019 to October 2020. Pathogens were isolated and cultured from Brucella antibody positive samples identified by using the rose bengal test (RBT). Conventional biological methods and molecular biological methods (BCSP31-PCR and AMOS-PCR) were used for strain identification. At the same time, MLVA method was used to genotype the isolated strains, and cluster analysis was used to analyze the genetic relationships between the strains based on the genotype of 70 Brucella isolated from different hosts in Qinghai Province. Results:A total of 1 466 blood samples of Himalayan marmot were collected from Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Two strains of Brucella were isolated and cultured from 64 RBT-positive samples, named QH2013054 and QH2013062, respectively. They were identified as Brucella ovis biotype Ⅲ by conventional and molecular biological methods. The MLVA genotyping results showed that QH2013054 and QH2013062 were different at the Bru16 locus, indicating different MLVA genotypes. Cluster analysis showed that strain QH2013054 had the same MLVA genotype as 7 strains, among which 6 strains were from 3 farmers and 3 sheep from the same family in Gonghe County, and 1 strain was from a farmer in Menyuan Hui Autonomous County. The strain QH2013062 had the same MLVA genotype as 4 strains, including 3 strains from 3 farmers in Menyuan Hui Autonomous County and 1 strain from a farmer in Tu Autonomous County of Huzhu. Conclusions:The strains of Brucella isolated from Himalayan marmot in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of Qinghai Province have the same MLVA genotype as some strains of Brucella isolated from humans and sheep in Qinghai Province. It is speculated that the host humans, sheep and Himalayan marmot in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau may have a common source of infection.
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Objective:To investigate the diagnostic value of 99mTc-methylenediphosphonate(MDP) whole body bone scintigraphy in early brucellosis patients with bone and joint injuries. Methods:According to the Diagnosis for Brucellosis (WS 269-2019), combined with epidemiological history, clinical manifestations and serological tests, from November 2020 to April 2021, 15 early brucellosis patients (the course of disease was within 6 months) who had not received any drug treatment diagnosed at the Department for Brucellosis Prevention and Control, Qinghai Institute for Endemic Disease Prevention and Control were selected as the research subjects, and 99mTc-MDP whole body bone scintigraphy was performed on the patients to evaluate the images and analyze the pathological changes. Results:The 99mTc-MDP whole body bone scintigraphy of 15 patients with early brucellosis showed abnormalities, and the abnormal concentration of radionuclides mainly occurred in the 8th to 12th thoracic vertebrae (T8-12), the 1st to 2nd lumbar vertebrae (L1-2) and L4-5. Among them, the thoracic vertebrae abnormalities were T8, T9, T10, T11 and T12 in 1 case each; lumbar vertebrae abnormalities were 1 case of L1, 1 case of L2, 4 cases of L4, and 5 cases of L5. Conclusions:The 99mTc-MDP whole body bone scintigraphy is abnormal in patients with early brucellosis. Bone scintigraphy has certain value in the diagnosis of bone and joint injuries in patients with early brucellosis.
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Objective:To analyze the results of serum erythropoietin (EPO) in adults patients with Kaschin-Beck disease (KBD) in Qinghai Province.Methods:According to the "Diagnosis of Kaschin-Beck Disease" (WS/T 207-2010), by using clinical examination and X-ray, adults over 20 years old in KBD areas of Xinghai County and Guide County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, were divided into KBD case group ( n = 109) and internal control group ( n = 95) in July 2019. At the same time, healthy people were selected as external control group ( n = 90) in Xunhua County. Then 2 ml fasting cubital venous blood was collected from the target population to separate serum. The serum EPO level was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results:There was no significant difference in age and sex ratio among the 3 groups ( F = 0.73, P = 0.484; χ 2 = 1.03, P = 0.611). There was significant difference in serum EPO levels among the 3 groups [KBD case, internal and external control groups: (30.74 ± 26.23), (19.73 ± 11.53) and (10.83 ± 4.48) U/L, F = 26.51, P < 0.001]. Multiple comparisons showed that there were statistically significant differences in serum EPO levels between KBD case group and the internal and external control groups ( P < 0.05), but there was no significant difference between the internal and external control groups ( P > 0.05). Conclusions:The serum EPO level in adult KBD patients in Qinghai Province is increased significantly.
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Objective:To master the epidemic trend of human brucellosis in Qinghai Province, so as to provide basis for scientific prevention and control of the disease.Methods:In 2019 and 2020, at the national and provincial brucellosis monitoring sites in Qinghai Province, a total of 18 counties (cities and districts, hereinafter referred to as counties), no less than 400 serum samples were sampled every year for brucellosis Rose-Bengal plate agglutination test (RBPT) and serum tube agglutination test (SAT), which would be tested and judged according to the criteria of "Diagnosis for Brucellosis" (WS 269-2019).Results:In 2019, a total of 1 612 people were monitored in national brucellosis monitoring sites, 93 were RBPT positive, 54 were SAT positive, 54 were diagnosed, and the prevalence rate was 3.35% (54/1 612). In 2020, 1 677 people were monitored in national brucellosis monitoring sites, 151 were RBPT positive, 80 were SAT positive, 80 were diagnosed, and the prevalence rate was 4.77% (80/1 677). There were significant differences in RBPT positive rate, SAT positive rate and prevalence rate among national monitoring sites between the two years (χ 2 = 12.52, 4.24, 4.24, P < 0.05). In 2019, a total of 6 043 people were monitored in provincial brucellosis monitoring sites, 128 were RBPT positive, 91 were SAT positive, 87 were diagnosed, and the prevalence rate was 1.44% (87/6 043). In 2020, 5 664 people were monitored, 108 were RBPT positive, 59 were SAT positive, 52 were diagnosed, and the prevalence rate was 0.92% (52/5 664). There was no significant difference in RBPT positive rate among provincial monitoring sites between the two years (χ 2 = 0.66, P = 0.416), and the differences in SAT positive rate and prevalence rate were statistically significant among provincial monitoring sites between the two years (χ 2 = 4.98, 14.57, P < 0.05). Conclusion:In 2019 and 2020, there are human brucellosis in national and provincial brucellosis monitoring sites in Qinghai Province.
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Objective:To detect serum Col2-3/4 C-terminal cleavage product of type Ⅱ collagen (C2C) and pyridinoline (PYD) among brucellosis patients at early period, and to provide a better understanding of the changes of bone and joint collagen metabolism in the early stage of brucellosis.Methods:From 2013 to 2016, 61 cases of brucellosis patients at early period (within 6 months) from brucellosisout patient of Qinghai Institute for Endemic Disease Prevention and Control were selected as case group, and 67 cases of healthy volunteers were selected as control group. Serum C2C and PYD levels in all samples were measured simultaneously with enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Results:The median serum C2C of patients with early brucellosis was 83.45 ng/ml and that of the control group was 73.35 ng/ml. There was significant difference in serum C2C between the case group and the control group ( Z = 5.027, P < 0.05). The median serum PYD of patients with early brucellosis was 278.45 nmol/L and that of the control group was 212.75 nmol/L. There was significant difference in serum PYD between the case group and the control group ( Z = 6.967, P < 0.05). Conclusion:Serum C2C and PYD levels of brucellosis patients at early period are increased.
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Objective:Combined with the actual work requirements of brucellosis in Qinghai Province, to design a management information system for brucellosis patients, in order to realize the information of diagnosis and treatment of brucellosis patients.Methods:Based on the theory of management information system, according to the functional requirements of the actual work and performance parameters, the general framework of management information system was designed, the establishment of the management information system was gradually completed, and the system was improved through the system testing.Results:The system was easy to use and easy to operate, and patient's detailed information, diagnosis and treatment results and treatment plan could be obtained quickly. At the same time, follow-up, trace investigation, and brucellosis prevention and treatment propaganda could be carried out.Conclusions:The established brucellosis management information system can realize the electronic management of patient information, master the disease development and diagnosis and treatment results of brucellosis patients. Through follow-up investigation, the system can increase active screening and early warning of suspected cases, and provide health education to realize early diagnosis and early treatment of the patients.
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Objective:To analyze the causes and epidemiological characteristics of an outbreak of brucellosis in Haidong City Qinghai Province, and provide a scientific basis for prevention and control of brucellosis.Methods:Using the retrospective research method, the epidemic data on brucellosis, field case investigations, serological test results in Haidong City, Qinghai Province in 2019 were collected from the "China Disease Prevention and Control Information System", and the above data were analyzed by descriptive epidemiological analysis.Results:There were 3 confirmed brucellosis patients, who were breeders of the farm; 1 case of latent infection was found in key population, who was villager from the same village as the confirmed patients; 4 people had a history of close contact with infected sheep. A total of 110 sheep serum and 7 bovine serum samples were collected in the animal breeding area, of which 26 were positive, all were sheep serum; 568 sheep serum and 17 bovine serum samples in the same village were negative.Conclusions:The key occupational groups contacted with infected sheep without protection is the main cause of this epidemic. Health education on brucellosis prevention and control should be vigorously carried out to improve the awareness of the people to prevent the disease; the monitoring of animal brucellosis by relevant departments should be strengthened to effectively control the spread of animal brucellosis, and prevent the occurrence of human brucellosis.
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Objective:The epidemic regularity and trend of human brucellosis in Qinghai Province were analyzed to provide basis for formulating more perfect prevention and control measures.Methods:Using descriptive epidemiological methods, the data of brucellosis reported cases in Qinghai Province from 2005 to 2018 (from the Infectious Disease Report Information Management System of the China Disease Prevention and Control Information System) were collected, and the three distributions (time, region and population distributions) of human brucellosis were statistically described and analyzed.Results:From 2005 to 2018, a total of 418 cases were reported in Qinghai Province, with a incidence of 0.05/100 000, the incidence of different years was statistically different (χ 2 = 11.63, P < 0.05). The incidence of brucellosis remained at a low level from 2005 to 2010, ranged from 0 to 0.05/100 000; and the incidence increased from 2011 to 2018, ranged from 0.27/100 000 to 2.06/100 000. There were reported cases of brucellosis throughout the year, and the onset time was mainly from April to June, accounting for 42.82% (179/418). The 418 cases were distributed in 20 counties (cities, districts), among which the top 5 incidence rates were Menyuan County (15.31%, 64/418), Henan County (13.40%, 56/418), Tianjun County (13.16%, 55/418), Xining City (12.44%, 52/418), and Haiyan County (7.66%, 32/418). In the population distribution, brucellosis cases in the age group from 40 to 49 years old were the most, accounting for 32.78% (137/418), the male to female ratio was 1.58 ∶ 1.00 (256∶162) . And the occupational distribution was dominated by herdsmen, accounting for 57.18% (239/418). Conclusions:The epidemic situation of brucellosis in Qinghai Province is on the rise. It should be strengthened the population monitoring and notification of outbreaks, and health education for all should be implemented.
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Objective:To detect cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) and C-terminal telopeptide of collagen type Ⅱ (CTX-Ⅱ) among brucellosis patients at early period, and provide a better understanding of the osteoarticular changes in this disease at early stage.Methods:Using case-control research method, the early brucellosis patients who visited the Department for Brucellosis Disease Prevention and Control, Qinghai Institute for Endemic Disease Prevention and Control from 2013 to 2016 were selected as the case group; through the principle of random matching, the healthy physical examination population was set as the control group. Serum COMP and CTX-Ⅱ were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results:A total of 128 patients were investigated, including 61 patients (41 males and 20 females) with early brucellosis, aged (39.41 ± 10.51) years old, and 67 controls (44 males and 23 females), aged (40.31 ± 12.52) years old. The median of serum COMP in the case group was 1.70 μg/L, which was significantly higher than that in the control group (0.79 μg/L). The difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( Z = 3.614, P < 0.05); the median of serum CTX-Ⅱ in the case group was 116.44 pg/ml, and the median of serum CTX-Ⅱ in the control group was 128.48 pg/ml, and the difference was not statistically significant ( Z = 0.044, P > 0.05). Conclusion:The serum COMP levels of brucellosis patients at early period are increased, indicating osteoarticular changes of human brucellosis at early stage.
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Objective To know the prevalence of brucellosis in Three Rivers Fountainhead of Qinghai Province,to analyze the influencing factors of human brucellosis and to provide reference for effective control of brucellosis epidemic.Methods The epidemiological data of human brucellosis in Three Rivers Fountainhead of Qinghai Province from 2012 to 2014 were collected from Qinghai Institute for Endemic Disease Prevention and Control.The distribution of time,area,population and the behavioral factors of the infected population were analyzed.Results A total of 6 310 people were surveyed,the infection rate was 2.23％ (141/6 310),the prevalence rate was 0.63％ (40/6 310),and the number of new cases was 40.Prevalence in Nangqian County was the highest [2.00％ (12/601)].From January to April,most cases were found,which accounting for 50.00％ (20/40).The main occupation of the patients was herdsmen,accounting for 87.50％ (35/40).The difference of constituent ratio of different nationalities in infected population was statistically significant (x2 =13.32,P ＜ 0.05).The dominant strain of brucellosis was Brucella ovis.The results of behavioral factors survey showed that the risk factors were epidemiological contact history,eating undercooked meat,no harmless treatment of diseased livestock products,no self-protection measures when contacting diseased livestock,frequent consumption of raw milk,direct unarmed contact with diseased livestock and their products,and lived in the same room with lambs (OR =21.530,3.337,6.227,1.760,3.874,4.602,3.753,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Brucellosis is common in winter and spring in Three Rivers Fountainhead of Qinghai Province,mainly among herdsmen and in local areas.Brucellosis in Three Rivers Fountainhead is related to many behavioral factors.
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Objective Molecular biological methods were used to classify and analyze the isolated Brucella strains,and to understand the geographical distribution characteristics,genetic types and regional distribution characteristics of Brucella in Qinghai Province.Methods Molecular biology typing of species of isolated Brucella strains in Qinghai was studied using Multiple Locus Variable-number tandem repeat Analysis (MLVA) technology.The classification results were described by geographical information system (GIS).Results There were 3 species Brucella melitensis,Brucella abortus,and Brucella suis among the 65 strains of Brucella in Qinghai.Brucella melitensis was the dominant species.The genotypes of MLVA were 42,43,47,28,36,112 and 6.The geographical distribution features showed that the 42 belonged to the evolutionary branches of A and B,which was widely distributed.The 43 of the C evolutionary branch and 47 of the E evolution branch were mainly in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.When searching in the Brucella2012 MLVA database,none of the genotypes obtained in this study were identical to those in the database.Conclusions The MLVA genotypes of Brucella are varied in Qinghai Tibet Plateau.They are widely distributed,completely different from those in other areas,and different genetic variations are found in different places.
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Objective To analyze the human brucellosis monitoring results in Gonghe County of Qinghai Province from 2010 to 2016 and grasp the distribution of human brucellosis.Methods Using retrospective analysis method,monitoring questionnaires,laboratory test forms and case questionnaires of brucellosis in Gonghe County,Qinghai Province from 2010 to 2016 were collected,the serological test results of brucellosis were analyzed and the occupational and onset time distribution were described.Results A total of 1 471 people in Gonghe County were investigated,totally infected people was 32,the infection rate was 2.18％,the number of patients was 18,and the prevalence rate was 1.22％.Eighteen new cases were confirmed.The occupational distribution of infected people was mainly herder,accounting for 78.13％ (25/32);the onset time was mostly from May to September,accounting for 83.33％ (15/18).Conclusions Prevalence of human brucellosis in Gonghe County is still active in some local areas.We should strengthen health education and professional intervention in occupational populations to improve people's ability in prevention and control of the disease.
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Objective We analyzed the epidemiological survey results of brucellosis in Qinghai Province to study the distribution of area,population and occupation of brucellosis in human.Methods In accordance with The Project of Central Tansfer Local Public Health Funds-Detailed Rules for Human Brucellosis Control in Qinghai Province in 2014,one city and 9 counties were chosen to carry out the human brucellosis investigation which focused on the people closely contacted with animals and their produces in Qinghai Province;then serological test was done with the methods of Rose Bengal plate agglutination test (RBPT) and standard tube agglutination test (SAT);diagnosis was based on Diagnostic Criteria for Brucellosis (WS 269-2007).Results A total of 3 083 people in the 9 counties and 1 city were investigated;totally infected people was 96,the infection rate was 3.11％;the number of patients was 46,and the prevalence rate was 1.49％.Forty-six new cases were confirmed.The gender,age distributions of the infection rate and prevalence rate were not significantly different (x2 =1.766,2.236,11.053,10.160,all P ＞ 0.05).The occupational distribution:pastoralist was the highest,accounting for 73.91％ (34/46);ethnic distribution:Tibetan was the highest,accounting for 73.91％ (34/46).In addition to Maqin,other counties had brucellosis patients.Conclusions Prevalence of human brucellosis in Qinghai Province is active in some local areas.We should strengthen health education and professional intervention in occupational populations;to improve people's ability in prevention and control of the disease,further investigation and analysis of the source of infection and risk factors in areas where infected persons and patients on the rise are needed,and make progress in control of human brucellosis outbreaks in Qinghai Province.
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Objective Though analyzing the epidemiological trend of human Brucellosis in Qinghai Province in 2012, to provide a advice for Brucellosis prevention and control. Methods Brucellosis investigation was carried out on key populations aged 7-60 years who were keeping in touch with livestock in Ping’an County, Haiyan County, Tianjun County, Dari County, Jiuzhi County, Henan County, and three or four towns were selected as investigation sites in each county; then serological test was done with the methods of the rose bengal plate agglutination test(RBPT), standard tube agglutination test(SAT) and Coombs; diagnosis was based on “Diagnostic Criteria for Brucellosis”( WS 269-2007 ) . Results A total of 4 253 people in the 6 counties were investigated;the positive rate of RBPT was 2.92%(124/4 253); the positive rate of SAT was 0.85%(36/4 253), while the Coombs was 0.05%(2/4 253), totally infected people was 124, the infection rate was 2.92%(124/4 253); the number of patients was 71, the prevalence rate was 1.67%(71/4 253); and new cases were 68. Conclusions Prevalence of human Brucellosis in Qinghai Province is active in some local areas. We should strengthen health education of occupational population, improve people’s ability of prevention and control, and control prevalence of Human epidemic situation.
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Objective To explore the situation of sedentary behavior and how it correlated to overweight/obesity among children and adolescents in Chengdu,China.Methods A total of 2 211 children and adolescents aged 7-15 years old were recruited in Chengdu city by using the cluster random sampling method.This was a cross-sectional study which aimed to collect data on anthropometry including height and weight and information on basic characters and sedentary behavior by using a self-designed questionnaire.Results According to IOTF criteria,the reporting rate of factor as ‘watching TV ≥2 hours per day on weekend’ showed statistically significant differences among normal,overweight and obese groups (34.80％,4.21％ and 1.92％ respectively,P=0.016 0) in boys.The reporting rates of ‘doing homework ≥2 hours per day’ were 12.17％,0.89％ and 0.49％ respectively (P=0.036 0) and statistically different among the three groups,in girls.Similar results were obtained in boys based on the WGOC criteria.However,there was no statistical difference seen on sedentary behaviors among the three groups in girls according to WGOC criteria.After stratified by age groups,rates on ‘ watching TV on weekend’ were statistically different among normal,overweight and obese group in 13-15 age group in girls (P=0.035 1).Physical activity level (PAL) was positively associated with WHR among both boys and girls when grouped according to PAL (Schofield).However,it was positively associated with WHR only seen in boys according to Chinese Nutrition Society (CNS) criteria.Conclusion The reporting rates of sedentary behavior in obese children were higher than that in overweight/normal ones.However,the correlation of sedentary behaviors on overweight/obesity called for further studies.
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Objective To develop Chinese Children Dietary Index,the overall diet quality of children and adolescents; the association between overall diet quality and overweight/obesity among children in Chengdu.Methods Chinese Children Dietary Index was formulated based on the current Chinese Dietary Guidelines and Food Guide Pagoda for children and adolescents,consisting of 12components.1 997 children and adolescents aged 7-15 years in Chengdu were recruited and their diet quality was evaluated according to Chinese Food Guide Pagoda.Differences in percent body fat (PBF),fat mass index (FMI),fat-free mass index (FFMI) between 3 categories as low,moderate,and high diet quality,were tested.Results The mean Chinese Children Dietary Index score for our population was 59.36 ± 11.50.The diet quality of 13-15 years old adolescents was the worst.7-9years old children with moderate diet quality had highest PBF (P=0.04),while 10-12 years old children with higher diet quality had the lowest FFMI (P=0.002).Conclusion The overall diet quality of children and adolescents in Chengdu could be reflected by Chinese Children Dietary Index.There was association between overall diet quality and overweight/obesity among children and adolescents.However,this association warrants more in depth evaluation in future studies.
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Objective To study the change of estrogen in patients with pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) secondary to congenital heart disease (CHD). Methods A total of 144 patients with CHD including 36 patients with normal pulmonary arterial pressure as control group, and 108 with PAH were investigated as PAH group. Their pulmonary artery pressure was measured by right heart catheterization and the serum concentrations of estradiol, progesterone, prolactin and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) were detected by chemiluminescence immunoassay. Results The serum concentrations of estradiol, progesterone, prolactin and FSH in PAH group were significantly higher than those in control group (P<0.05). Multiple regression analysis showed that the concentrations of estradiol, progesterone and prolactin were not correlated with the site of shunt but significantly correlated with physiologic factor including sex, age and menstrual cycle, and the level of mean pulmonary arterial pressure. The correlation coefficient of mean pulmonary arterial pressure to them was 0.607,0.531 and 0.518 respectively. The concentration of FSH was positively correlated with the prolactin and estradiol with a related coefficient of 0.917 (P=0.012) and 0.759 (P= 0.000). Conclusion The estrogen plays an important role in modification of the pulmonary arterial pressure in patients with CHD and PAH.
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AIM To study the relationship between cardioprotective effects of resveratrol and carotid sinus baroreflex (CSB). METHODS The functional curve of the CSB was measured by recording changes in arterial pressure in anesthetized male rats with perfused isolated carotid sinus. RESULTS Resveratrol (30, 60 and 120 μmol·L-1) inhibited the CSB, which shifted the functional curve of the baroreflex to the right and upward. There were a marked decrease in peak slope and a reflex decrease of blood pressure, and also an increase in threshold pressure. Changes of these parameters showed a concentration-dependent manner. Pretreatment with Nω-nitro-L-arginine methylester (100 μmol·L-1), an inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase, and pretreatment with Bay K8644 (500 nmol·L-1), an agonist of L-type calcium channel, could both eliminate the inhibitory effect of resveratrol on CSB. A potent inhibitor of tyrosine phosphatase sodium orthovanadate (1 mmol·L-1) did not influence the effect of resveratrol on CSB. CONCLUSION Resveratrol inhibits carotid baroreflex, which may be mediated by the locally released NO and decreased calcium influx.
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This study is to evaluate the effect of resveratrol on carotid baroreceptor activity (CBA). The functional curve of carotid baroreceptor (FCCB) was constructed and the functional parameters of carotid baroreceptor were measured by recording sinus nerve afferent discharge in anesthetized male rats with perfused isolated carotid sinus. Resveratrol (30, 60 and 120 μmol·L-1) inhibited CBA, which shifted FCCB to the right and downward. There was a marked decrease in peak slope (PS) and peak integral value (PIV) of carotid sinus nerve charge in a concentration-dependent manner. Pretreatment with Nω-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME, 100 μmol·L-1), an inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase (NOS), eliminated the inhibitory effect of resveratrol. Pretreatment with Bay K8644 (an agonist of L-type calcium channel, 500 nmol·L-1) abolished the effect of resveratrol on CBA. A potent inhibitor of tyrosine phosphatase (sodium orthovanadate, 1 mmol·L-1) did not influence the effect of resveratrol on CBA. Resveratrol inhibits carotid baroreceptor activity, which may be mediated by the locally released NO and decreased calcium influx. Several studies have showed a cardioprotective effect of resveratrol, with the penetrating study of resveratrol, it may show a potential value in the clinical treatment of cardiovascular disease as an alternative medicine.