Genetic characteristics of multi-locus sequence typing of Brucella isolates in Guizhou Province from 2017 to 2021 / 中华地方病学杂志

Objective:To study the multi-locus sequence typing (MLST) gene characteristics of Brucella isolates in Guizhou Province. Methods:Brucella strains, which were isolated from 2017 to 2021 in Guizhou Province (preserved in the Bacterial and Viral Seed Bank of Guizhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention) were identified Brucella and species/types by BCSP31-PCR and AMOS-PCR methods, respectively. MLST method was used for genotyping, and Biometrics 8.0 software was used for cluster analysis of the typing results. Results:A total of 32 strains of Brucella were isolated in Guizhou Province and identified as Brucella melitensis ( B.melitensis) by BCSP31-PCR and AMOS-PCR methods. These strains were classified into 2 ST types (ST8 and ST39) by MLST method, with 28 strains of ST8 type(87.5%) and 4 strains of ST39 type (12.5%). The 28 strains of ST8 type were distributed in 7 cities (prefectures) of Guizhou Province, while the 4 strains of ST39 type were only found in Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. The cluster analysis results showed that ST8 and ST39 types strains were clustered in a group with the reference strain of B.melitensis, and there was only one nucleotide site difference between ST39 and ST8 types in the glk gene, indicating a close genetic relationship. Conclusions:B.melitensis is the main pathogen of the brucellosis epidemic in Guizhou Province in recent years. ST8 is the dominant MLST genotype in Guizhou Province.

Advances in the electrophysiological research on neurocognitive function in adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury / 中国当代儿科杂志

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is becoming increasingly common in adolescents and seriously affects their physical and mental health, and it is also a major risk factor for suicide among adolescents. NSSI has now become a public health issue of general concern; however, the identification of cognitive dysfunction in NSSI is still based on neuropsychological cognitive assessment and subjective questionnaire assessment, with a lack of objective evaluation indicators. As a method for studying the cognitive neural mechanism of NSSI, electroencephalography is a reliable tool for finding objective biomarkers of NSSI. This article reviews the recent research on electrophysiology associated with cognitive dysfunction in adolescents with NSSI.

A Rapid Protocol for Screening Genetically Modified Soybeans Based on Positive Plasmid Molecule Containing Multiple Targets / 中国生物化学与分子生物学报

Recently we witness the rising number of genetically modified (GM) soybean (Glycine max) events approved for importing from abroad and developed domestically, so it is urgent to establish a rapid screening protocol that can cover more events with less detection targets and fit the national condition. Additionally, in order to control the detection workload, it is also necessary to construct a multi-targets plasmid (MTP) molecule that can be used as the positive material. In this study, the information of the transgenic elements in 29 GM soybean events was collected and the combinations and frequencies of these elements were analyzed, to establish a novel screening protocol. It includes eight detecting targets, CaMV 35S promoter (P-35S), NOS terminator (T-nos), herbicide tolerance gene pat, E9 terminator (T-E9), insecticidal gene cry1Ac, AHAS promoter (P-AHAS), pin Ⅱ terminator (T-pin Ⅱ), and the event-specific sequence of the transgenic event DP305423, and an endogenous reference gene of soybean Lectin. After validation, the 29 GM soybean events described above can be screened by detection of the nine targets. This is referred to as the “8+1” protocol for GM soybean screening. Then these targeted sequences described in the protocol were simultaneously inserted into a cloning vector to construct the corresponding MTP pDDSC-1910. Finally, we tested whether it could be a positive plasmid. As expected, PCR analysis using pDDSC-1910 as a template showed that specific amplicons were observed with high sensitivity. Therefore, the “8+1” screening protocol for GM soybean was established, and the positive plasmid molecule pDDSC-1910 containing corresponding targets was successfully constructed. These results would facilitate the efficient screening and detection of transgenic soybeans.

Cloning and Expression of NADPH-cytochrome P450 Reductase Gene in Chinese Mitten Crab, Eriocheir sinensis

Abstract NADPH-cytochromeP450 reductase (CPR) is one of the most important components of the cytochrome P450 enzyme system. In this study, a gene encoding CPR (named EsCPR) was isolated from Eriocheir sinensis using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) methods. Analysis of the nucleotide sequence revealed a cDNA full-length of 3717 bp with an open reading frame of 2046 bp, a 5′-untranslated region of 42 bp, and a long 3′-untryganslated region of 1628bp, which encodes a protein of 681 amino acids with a predicted molecular weight of 30.7 kDa and an estimated pI of 4.82. The mature peptide shares amino acid of E. sinensis identity 82 % - 89 % to the CPR from Penaeus vannamei and Chionoecetes opilio. Tissues and developmental stage-dependent expression of EsCPR mRNA was investigated by real-time quantitative PCR. EsCPR mRNA was markedly expressed in the hepatopancreas and stomach. These results would provide valuable information for further study on the interactions between CPR and cytochrome P450 enzyme systems.

Effect of Shugan Jieyu Capsules Combined with Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Neuroendocrine Function During Perimenopause / 中国实验方剂学杂志

Objective: To discuss the clinical effect of Shugan Jieyu capsules combined with repetitivetranscranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on depression during perimenopause and neuroendocrine function. Method: One hundred and thirty-two patients were divided into control groupand observation groupby random number table. Patients (65 cases) in observation group got sertraline hydrochloride tablets, 50 mg/time, 2 times/days. Patients (67 cases) in control group got Shugan Jieyu capsules after breakfast and dinner, 2 grains/time, and treatment of rTMS, 20 minutes/time, 1 time/day. And one course of treatment was 5 days, there were a 2-day interval between two courses. And there were a total of 4 courses in the two groups. Both groups were continuously treated for8 weeks. Degree of depression was evaluated by Hamilton depression scale-17 (HAMD-17). Before and after treatment, scores of Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA), quality index of sleep in Pittsburgh (PSQI), Kupperman and syndrome of kidney deficiency and stagnation of liver were graded. Levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol (E2), 5-serotonin (5-HT), dopamine (DA), norepinephrine (NE) and 5-hydroxyindolyl acetic acid (5-HIAA) were detected, and the safety was evaluated. Result: According to the variance analysis of repeated measurements, after treatment, score of HAMD-17 decreased (Pth day after treatment, score of HAMD-17of observation groupwas lower than that in control group (PPχ2=6.405, Pχ2=5.304, PPConclusion: Shugan Jieyu capsules combined with repetitivetranscranial magnetic stimulation can ameliorate symptoms of depression and anxiety, havea bettereffect than Sertraline hydrochloride tablets, and can regulate levels of sex hormone and monoamine neurotransmitter.

Oral absorption of asiatic acid nanoparticles modified with PEG / 中国中药杂志

A solvent diffusion method was used to prepare pegylated asiatic acid (AA) loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (p-AA-NLC), and the ligated intestinal circulation model was established to observe the absorption and distribution in small intestine. The concentration of AA in bile after oral administration of p-AA-NLC was detected by HPLC in healthy SD rats to indirectly evaluate the oral absorption promoting effect of PEG-modified namoparticles. The results showed that the penetration of p-AA-NLC was enhanced significantly and the transport capacity was increased greatly in small intestinal after PEG modification. As compared with the normal nanoparticles (AA-NLC), the Cmax of the drug excretion was increased by 76%, the time to reach the peak (tmax ) was decreased and the elimination half-life t1/2 was doubled in the rats after oral administration of p-AA-NLC, and the AUC0→t was 1.5 times of the AA-NLC group, indicating that the oral bioavailability of AA-NLC was significantly improved by hydrophilic modification of PEG.

Data literacy education in medical college and university libraries under E-Science environment / 中华医学图书情报杂志

After the practical experiences of data literacy education in foreign and domestic academic libraries were summarized and analyzed, the data literacy education was elaborated in aspects of its curriculum, activities, training objects with The Library of Ningxia Medical University as an example in order to provide reference for medical college and university libraries to carry out data literacy education.

Response surface method for optimization of asiatic acid nanoparticles modified with PEG and its enhancing effects on intestinal absorption / 中国中药杂志

A solvent diffusion method was used to prepare pegylated asiatic acid (AA) loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (p-AA-NLC). Then central composite design-response surface method was used to obtain optimum condition for preparation technology of p-AA-NLC, where PEG/lipid ratio was 8.0% and AA/lipid ratio was 22.0%. Under the optimum condition, the system had particle size of (111.2±2.9) nm, Zeta potential of (-37.1±0.9) mV, drug loading of (15.4±0.2)% and entrapment efficiency greater than 90%. The deviations between observed values and predicated values were all below 5%, indicating that the established model had a good predictability. Meanwhile, a low-speed single pass perfusion model of rat in situ was set up to estimate the absorption kinetics of p-AA-NLC in small intestine, where the effective permeability (Peff), absorption rate constant (Ka) and other parameters were used to evaluate the drug absorption. It turned out that Peff and Ka in p-AA-NLC group were significantly higher than those in unmodified group (P<0.05), indicating that asiatic acid loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (AA-NLC) could enhance the effects on intestinal absorption after being modified with hydrophilic PEG.

A study on awareness of diabetic nephropathy among diabetes patients / 预防医学

Objective To understand the awareness status of diabetic nephropathy( DN)and its influence factors among diabetes patients. Methods A total of 1236 cases of diabetes were investigated on the awareness of DN and Logistic regression was used to analyze its influence factors. Results The awareness rate of DN was 77. 67% and its influence factors were age,education level,monthly household income and available diabetic health education( OR=1. 15,1. 80, 1. 41and 0. 98 respectively,all P< 0. 05). Moreover,the awareness status of DN prevention was at a low level. Among the 9 methods to prevent DN,only had 4 methods the awareness rate of which was over 80%. Conclusion Health education on DN control and prevention among diabetes patients should be emphasized.

STRA8 as a specific expression marker in postnatal male germ cells / 中华男科学杂志

Stimulated by retinoic acid gene 8 (STRA8) is specifically expressed in mammalian germ cells before their transition from mitosis to meiosis. STRA8 expression is observed only in the postnatal testis. Single nucleotide polymorphisms but no mutations were identified in the coding or proximal promoter region of STRA8 in some gonadal dysgenesis patients. Studies on the teratocarcinoma cells and embryonic stem cells (ESC) transfected with STRA8-EGFP, a fusion construct harboring the promoter and coding region of the enhanced green fluorescence protein, have shown that the STRA8-EGFP positive cells may undergo meiosis, develop into sperm and generate live offspring mice. STRA8-EGFP positive cells derived from the bone marrow are able to differentiate into spermatogenic cells, but arrest in the premeiotic stage, and those from the adult mouse testis, when cultured in ESC culture conditions, may acquire ESC properties, pluripotency and redifferentiation capacity and act as a new stem cell source for tissue regeneration. The presence of oocytes renewed in postnatal mouse ovaries calls in question the absence of STRA8 in postnatal mouse ovaries.

Effect of medical ozone therapy on renal blood flow and renal function of patients with chronic severe hepatitis / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Medical ozone therapy system was reported to have certain effects on the treatment of severe hepatitis, but its mechanism is not very clear. One of the causes of death of severe hepatitis is complication of renal damage or hepatorenal syndrome. The present study aimed to observe effects of medical ozone therapy system on plasma renin activity (PRA), angiotensin II (AII), aldosterone (ALD), renal blood flow and renal function of patients with chronic severe hepatitis and explore mechanisms of medical ozone therapy in the treatment of severe hepatitis.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Eighty-five cases with chronic severe hepatitis were randomly divided into ozone therapy group (43 cases) and control group (42 cases). The patients in the ozone therapy group were treated with basic treatments plus ozone therapy system. Basic autohemotherapy was used. One hundred milliliter venous blood was drawn from each patient, and was mixed with 100 ml (35 µg/ml) medical ozone and then was returned the blood to the patient intravenously, once every other day for 20 days. Only the basic treatments were given to the control group. PRA, AII, ALD, renal blood flow and damage to renal function of the two groups before treatment and 20 days after treatment were compared. Survival rates were also compared.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Twenty days after the treatment, in ozone therapy group, PRA was (1.31 ± 0.12) ng·ml⁻¹·h⁻¹, AII (111.25 ± 17.35) pg/ml, ALD (251.31 ± 22.60) pg/ml, which decreased significantly compared with those before treatment (PRA (2.23 ± 0.13) ng·ml⁻¹·h⁻¹, AII (155.18 ± 19.13) pg/ml, ALD (405.31 ± 29.88) pg/ml, t = 4.67 - 14.23, P < 0.01), also lower than those of control group 20 days after the treatment (PRA (2.02 ± 0.11) ng·ml⁻¹·h⁻¹, AII (162.21 ± 15.32) pg/ml, ALD (401.20 ± 35.02) pg/ml, t = 4.97 - 15.61, P < 0.01); renal blood flow was (175.15 ± 28.20) ml/min, which increased compared with that before the treatment ((125.68 ± 21.25) ml/min) and was higher than that of control group 20 days after the treatment ((128.59 ± 23.15) ml/min, t = 4.78, 4.61, P < 0.01). Renal damage occurred in 2 cases (5%) in ozone therapy group, less than that in control group (9 cases, 21%) (χ² = 5.295, P < 0.05). Thirty-three cases (77%) in ozone therapy group vs. 16 cases (38%) in control group survived (χ² = 12.993, P < 0.01).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Basic treatment plus medical ozone therapy for patients with chronic severe hepatitis could decrease PRA, AII and ALD levels significantly increase renal blood flow, prevent renal damage to certain extent and improve survival rate of the patients.</p>