Omalizumab for the treatment of 74 patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria accompanied by other allergic diseases: a clinical analysis / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of omalizumab in the treatment of patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria accompanied by other allergic diseases.Methods:Clinical data were retrospectively collected from 74 patients, who were clinically diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria and other allergic diseases, and received subcutaneous injections of omalizumab in the Department of Allergy, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital from June 2020 to September 2022. Types of allergic diseases, serum total IgE (tIgE) and allergen-specific IgE (sIgE) levels before treatment, treatment outcomes and adverse drug reactions were analyzed. Differences before and after treatment were assessed using paired t-test and Wilcoxon signed-rank sum test. Results:A total of 74 patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria were involved, including 29 with complicated allergic asthma (39.2%) , 61 with complicated allergic rhinitis (82.4%) , 6 with complicated atopic dermatitis (8.1%) , and 4 with food allergy (5.4%) . Before treatment, elevated serum tIgE or sIgE levels were observed in 44 (59.5%) patients. After the first omalizumab treatment, the urticaria control test (UCT) score significantly increased compared with that before treatment (16.00 [13.0.0, 16.00] vs. 6.00 [5.75, 9.00], Z = 7.39, P < 0.001) ; after 4 sessions of the omalizumab treatment, 82.5% (33/40) of the patients achieved complete control of urticaria symptoms or showed complete response. After omalizumab treatment, asthmatic attacks were decreased in 29 patients with allergic asthma, and asthma control test (ACT) scores significantly increased compared with those before treatment (21.07 ± 2.88 points [after the first treatment] vs. 18.48 ± 3.20 points [before treatment], t = 8.87, P < 0.001) ; among 61 patients with allergic rhinitis, global rhinitis symptom-based visual analog scale (VAS) scores (before treatment: 5.89 ± 1.29 points; after the first treatment: 3.28 ±1.46 points) and rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ) scores (before treatment: 60.10 ± 20.53 points; after the first treatment: 37.26 ± 18.83 points) both significantly decreased after the first treatment ( t = 15.04, 10.01, respectively, both P < 0.001) , and rhinitis symptoms were relieved at the same time; skin itching was relieved in 4 patients with atopic dermatitis, and allergic symptoms after contact with food allergens were also relieved in the 2 patients with food allergy after omalizumab treatment. During the treatment, only 1 patient experienced erythematous swelling, induration, and pain at the injection site. Conclusions:In the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria accompanied by allergic diseases, the use of omalizumab not only effectively improved urticaria symptoms, but also well controlled allergic diseases, with a good safety profile. Multiple benefits may be achieved by the use of omalizumabin in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria accompanied by other allergic diseases.

Effects of a perioperative whole course composite thermal insulation strategy on complications of cesarean section, maternal coagulation function and serum inflammatory indexes / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the effects of a perioperative whole course composite thermal insulation strategy on complications of cesarean section, maternal coagulation function and serum inflammatory indexes.Methods:A total of 250 pregnant women who were subjected to cesarean section in Zhoushan Hospital between June 2020 and August 2021 were included in this study. The 125 pregnant women who gave birth using a routine simple thermal insulation strategy from June to November 2020 were assigned to the routine simple thermal insulation group, and those who gave birth using a perioperative whole course composite thermal insulation strategy were assigned to whole course composite thermal insulation group. Two groups of pregnant women underwent cesarean section under subarachnoid block. Volume of intraoperative blood loss was recorded. The incidence of complications such as shivering and postoperative infection was calculated. Platelet count, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time measured before surgery and 48 hours after surgery were compared between the two groups. Peripheral blood white blood cell count, neutrophil count (N%), C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, interleukin-6 measured 48 hours after surgery were compared between the two groups.Results:Volume of intraoperative blood loss in the whole course composite thermal insulation group was significantly lower than that in the routine simple thermal insulation group [(393.84 ± 79.78) mL vs. (434.80 ± 123.49) mL, t = 3.11, P < 0.05). The incidence of shivering and postoperative infection in the whole course composite thermal insulation group was 10.4% (13/125) and 7.2% (9/125), respectively, which was significantly lower than that in the routine simple thermal insulation group [25.6% (32/125), 18.4% (23/125), χ 2 = 9.78, 7.02, both P < 0.05]. At 48 hours after surgery, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time in the whole course composite thermal insulation group were (10.28 ± 0.48) seconds, (26.97 ± 2.27) seconds, and (14.09 ± 1.36) seconds, respectively, which were significantly shorter than those in the routine simple thermal insulation group [(11.71 ± 0.27) seconds, (27.96 ± 2.25) seconds, (15.91 ± 1.09) seconds, t = 7.34, 3.43, 11.66, all P < 0.05]. At 48 hours after surgery, white blood cell count, neutrophil count, C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, and interleukin-6 in the whole course composite thermal insulation group were (10.38 ± 2.38) ×10 9/L,(0.79 ± 0.06), (52.79 ± 20.73) mg/L, (0.13±0.42) μg/L, and (55.73 ± 24.38) ng/L, respectively, which were significantly lower than those in the routine simple thermal insulation group [(12.24 ± 7.05) × 10 9/L, 0.81 ± 0.05, (65.38 ± 25.92) mg/L, (0.20 ± 0.97) μg/L, (76.22 ± 39.08) ng/L, t = 2.79, 2.92, 4.24, 8.12, 4.97, all P < 0.05]. Conclusion:Perioperative whole course composite thermal insulation strategy can improve the coagulation function of pregnant women who are subjected to cesarean section under subarachnoid block, reduce volume of intraoperative blood loss, and decrease incidence of shivering, inflammatory reaction, and postoperative infection.

Implementation and Evaluation of Subject Diagnosis and Treatment Module Based on Drug Clinical Trial Mana- gement System / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE：To provide reference for the c onstruction of subject diagnosis and treatment scheme in drug clinical trials. METHODS ：The subject diagnosis and treatment module was developed and implemented in our hospital on the basis of CTMS，and its effects were evaluated. RESULTS ：A subject diagnosis and treatment module was established in CTMS of our hospital. Within one year from the launch of the module in the middle of October ，2019，the overall number of subjects in the group showed an increasing trend ，and the overall mean dropout rate of subjects was 0.16％. The data interface of CTMS system ， hospital information system （HIS），laboratory information management system ，medical imaging information system had been established，so as to realize the synchronization of subject information （displaying subject identification in HIS system ）and the interaction of diagnosis and treatment information and billing data （patients and subjects were charged separately ）. Since the launch of the module ，the amount of data generated by the interface had been increasing ，and the number of departments producing the subject diagnosis and treatment business had been increasing month by month. Compared with subject diagnosis and treatment project based on HIS system ，the number of subject diagnosis and treatment business based on CTMS system was increased significantly（P＜0.05）. CONCLUSIONS ：The subject diagnosis and treatment module based on CTMS improves the efficiency of subject diagnosis and treatment project implementation and financial settlement ，and realizes the efficient implementation of drug clinical trial projects in large general hospitals.

Involvement of a Novel Organic Cation Transporter in Paeonol Transport Across the Blood-Brain Barrier

Paeonol has neuroprotective function, which could be useful for improving central nervous system disorder. The purpose of this study was to characterize the functional mechanism involved in brain transport of paeonol through blood-brain barrier (BBB). Brain transport of paeonol was characterized by internal carotid artery perfusion (ICAP), carotid artery single injection technique (brain uptake index, BUI) and intravenous (IV) injection technique in vivo. The transport mechanism of paeonol was examined using conditionally immortalized rat brain capillary endothelial cell line (TR-BBB) as an in vitro model of BBB. Brain volume of distribution (V(D)) of [³H]paeonol in rat brain was about 6-fold higher than that of [¹⁴C]sucrose, the vascular space marker of BBB. The uptake of [³H]paeonol was concentration-dependent. Brain volume of distribution of paeonol and BUI as in vivo and inhibition of analog as in vitro studies presented significant reduction effect in the presence of unlabeled lipophilic compounds such as paeonol, imperatorin, diphenhydramine, pyrilamine, tramadol and ALC during the uptake of [³H]paeonol. In addition, the uptake significantly decreased and increased at the acidic and alkaline pH in both extracellular and intracellular study, respectively. In the presence of metabolic inhibitor, the uptake reduced significantly but not affected by sodium free or membrane potential disruption. Similarly, paeonol uptake was not affected on OCTN2 or rPMAT siRNA transfection BBB cells. Interestingly. Paeonol is actively transported from the blood to brain across the BBB by a carrier mediated transporter system.

Associations for BCO2, PCSK9, and TR1B1 Polymorphism and Lifestyle Factors with Ischemic Stroke: A Nested Case-Control Study

PURPOSE: To investigate associations for polymorphisms in β-carotene 9′,10′-oxygenase (BCO2, rs10431036 and rs11214109), proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9, rs11583680), and tribbles pseudokinase 1 (TRIB1, rs17321515 and rs2954029), as well as lifestyle factors, with ischemic stroke (IS). MATERIALS AND METHODS: This nested case-control study included 161 patients with IS and 483 matched control individuals. We collected medical reports, lifestyle details, and blood samples from individuals and used the PCR-ligase detection reaction method to genotype single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). RESULTS: The GA+AA genotype of rs10431036 (p<0.001) and rs17321515 (p=0.003), the CT+TT genotype of rs11214109 (p=0.005), and the TA+AA genotype of rs2954029 (p=0.006) in dominant models increased the risk of IS. In additive models, the GG genotype of rs17321515 (p=0.005) and the TT genotype of rs2954029 (p=0.008) increased the risk of IS. Adequate intake of fruits/vegetables reduced the risk of IS (p=0.005). Although there was no interaction between genes and fruits/vegetables, people with inadequate intake of fruits/vegetables who carried a risk genotype had a higher risk of IS than those only having inadequate fruits/vegetables intake or those only carrying a risk genotype. Also, the haplotypes AC, AT, and GT (comprising rs10431036 and rs11214109) and GT (comprising rs2954029 and rs17321515) were found to be associated with an increased risk of IS (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: Polymorphisms in BCO2 and TRIB1 and fruits/vegetables intake were associated with IS. These results provide the theoretical basis for gene screening to prevent chronic cerebrovascular diseases.

Lactobacillus pentosus Modulates Immune Response by Inducing IL-10 Producing Tr1 Cells

Several gut commensals have been shown to modulate host immune response. Recently, many food derived microbes have also been reported to affect the immune system. However, a mechanism to identify immunostimulatory and immunoregulatory microbes is needed. Here, we successfully established an in vitro screening system and identified an immunoregulatory bacterium, Lactobacillus pentosus KF340 (LP340), present in various fermented foods. LP340 induced a regulatory phenotype in mice Ag presenting cells which, in turn, induced IL-10 and IFN-γ producing Type 1 regulatory T cells (Tr1 cells) from naïve CD4⁺ T cells. Naïve CD4⁺ T cells co-cultured with LP340 treated dendritic cells highly expressed cytokine receptor IL-27R and were CD49b and lymphocyte-activation gene 3 double positive. Oral administration of LP340 in mice with atopic dermatitis reduced cellular infiltration in affected ear lobes and serum IgE levels, thus, ameliorating the disease symptoms. This suggests a systemic immunoregulatory effect of LP340. These findings demonstrate that LP340, a bacterium derived from food, prevents systemic inflammation through the induction of IL-10 producing Tr1 cells.

Slightly acidic electrolyzed water cytotoxicity to oral keratinocyte monolayers / 口腔疾病防治

Objective @#To investigate the cytotoxicity of slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) on oral keratinocyte monolayers. @*Methods@#TR146 human keratinocyte monolayers were exposed to SAEW pretreated with bovine serum albumin（BSA）. It was divided into 4 groups, BSA 0 mg/mL (SAEW stock solutsion), BSA 0.5 mg/mL, BSA 1 mg/mL and BSA 2 mg/mL. The relative growth rate (RGR) was measured using a CCK-8 assay at 1 min, 5 min, 15 min, 30 min and 1 h, and the survival rate was measured using a Trypan Blue exclusion assay at 1 h. @*Results@#The CCK-8 assay showed significantly different OD values in the SAEW and negative control groups at different times and FAC concentrations (P<0.05). With increasing FAC concentrations and observation times, the RGR in the SAEW group decreased, and the SAEW showed moderate to severe cytotoxic effects. The OD values in the BSA (0.5~2 mg/mL)-pretreated SAEW and negative control groups were not significantly different at different times or FAC concentrations (P > 0.05); the RGRs of the BSA-pretreated SAEW group all approached 100%, and no cytotoxic effects were observed in the BSA-pretreated SAEW group. The Trypan Blue exclusion assay showed significantly different survival rates in the SAEW and negative control groups at different FAC concentrations (P < 0.05). As the FAC concentration increased, the survival rate in the SAEW group decreased, and SAEW showed moderate to severe cytotoxic effects. The survival rates in the BSA-pretreated SAEW and negative control groups were not significantly different at different FAC concentrations (P > 0.05); the survival rates in the BSA-pretreated SAEW group all approached 100%, and no cytotoxic effects were observed.@*Conclusion@#SAEW showed no adverse effects on the viability of dental oral keratinocyte monolayers in vitro in the presence of BSA at concentrations equivalent to that of protein in saliva.

Quantitative Evaluation of the First Order Creatine-Kinase Reaction Rate Constant in in vivo Shunted Ovine Heart Treated with Oxandrolone Using Magnetization Transfer 31P Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MT-31P-MRS) and 1H/31P Double-Tuned Surface Coil: a Preliminary Study

PURPOSE: Children born with single ventricle physiology demonstrate poor growth rate and suffer from malnutrition, which lead to increased morbidity and mortality in this population. We assume that an anabolic steroid, oxandrolone, will promote growth in these infants by improving myocardial energy utilization. The purpose of this paper is to study the efficacy of oxandrolone on myocardial energy consumption in these infants. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We modeled single ventricle physiology in a lamb by prenatally shunting the aorta to the pulmonary artery and then postnatally, we monitored cardiac energy utilization by quantitatively measuring the first order reaction rate constant, kf of the creatine-kinase reaction in the heart using magnetization transfer 31P magnetic resonance spectroscopy, home built 1H/31P transmit/receive double tuned coil, and transmit/receive switch. We also performed cine MRI to study the structure and dynamic function of the myocardium and the left ventricular chamber. The spectroscopy data were processed using home-developed python software, while cine data were analyzed using Argus software. RESULTS: We quantitatively measured both the first order reaction rate constant and ejection fraction in the control, shunted, and the oxandrolone-treated lambs. Both kf and ejection fraction were found to be more significantly reduced in the shunted lambs compared to the control lambs, and they are increased in oxandrolone-treated lambs. CONCLUSION: Some improvement was observed in both the first order reaction rate constant and ejection fraction for the lamb treated with oxandrolone in our preliminary study.

Effect of autologous fat transplantation and anastomotic vascular anterolateral fascial fat flap transplantation for PHFA facial soft tissue defect / 中国医师杂志

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and value of autologous fat transplantation and anesthesia of the anterolateral femoral fascial flap (ALT) in the clinical treatment of progressive hemifacial atrophy (PFHA).Methods From April 2014 to June 2017,42 patients with progressive hemi-facial wretched malformations who were treated in our hospital were randomly divided into observation group (using autologous fat transplantation).And 21 cases with anastomotic anterolateral femoral fascial fat flap transplantation were enrolled in the control group.Then the therapeutic effect was compared between the two groups.Results The rate of facial asymmetry in the observation group and the control group were (10.96 ±1.35) ％ and (11.98 ± 1.37) ％ in the 6 months after operation,significantly lower than that before operation [(20.13 ± 1.59)％ and (24.65 ± 1.81)％],and the difference was statistically significant (P ＜0.05);While there was no significant difference between the two groups (P ＞ 0.05).The volume of facial defect [(14.16 ±2.98)ml and (8.95 ±4.31)ml] in the observation group and the control group 6 months after operation was significantly lower than that before the operation [(43.17 ± 12.15)ml and (46.83 ±16.21)ml],with statistically significantthe difference (P ＜ 0.05);While the difference between the two groups was not statistically significant (P ＞ 0.05).The operation time and hospital days in the observation group were significantly lower than in the control group,and the number of operation times was more than that of the control group (P ＜ 0.05).The volume retention rate of the actual transplanted tissue in the observation group was lower than that of the control group [(28.12 ± 6.11) ％ vs (77.21 ± 5.33) ％],with statistically significant difference (P ＜ 0.05).There was no significant difference in the maximum and average 3-D deviation,as well as the the postoperative complications between the two groups at 6 months after operation (P ＞ 0.05).In the observation group,the satisfaction rate of the patients was significantly better than that of the control group (P ＜ 0.05),but there was no significant difference between the satisfaction degree of doctors and the third party (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions Autologous fat granule transplantation in the clinical treatment of severe PFHA patients can effectively restore the patient's facial symmetry.At the same time,it has the characteristics of simple operation,easy operation,rich material,quick recovery of surgical trauma and no rejection.It is worth widely spreading in clinical practice.

Supplementation with turmeric residue increased survival of the Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) under high ambient temperatures / 浙江大学学报（英文版）（B辑：生物医学和生物技术）

Turmeric residue (TR), containing residual levels of curcumin, is a solid by-product waste generated after the extraction and separation of curcumin from turmeric root. A feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of TR on the survival of Chinese soft-shelled turtles (SSTs), Pelodiscus sinensis, under a high ambient temperature. A total of 320 female SSTs were assigned randomly to two diets: basal diet (the control group, n=160) and an interventional diet supplemented with 10% TR (the TR group, n=160). Our results demonstrated that supplementation of TR increased the SST survival rate by 135.5%, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity of SST liver by 112.8%, and decreased the malondialdehyde (MDA) content of SST liver by 36.4%, compared to the control group. The skin of the SST fed TR showed a golden color. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis indicated that the concentrations of curcumin in TR and the skin of the SST fed TR were (1.69±0.30) and (0.14±0.03) μg/g, respectively. Our observation suggests that supplementation of TR increased the survival rate of SST under high ambient temperatures. We speculated that the increased survival rate and tolerance at the high ambient temperature were associated with the anti-oxidation activity of curcumin from TR. Moreover, curcumin in TR could be deposited in SST skin, which made it more favored in the market of China. Our findings provide new knowledge and evidence to effectively reuse TR as a feed additive in animal and aquatic farming.

Differences of photosynthetic characters among typical geographic populations in of Houttuynia Thunb / 中草药

Objective: To select outstanding germplasms of Houttuynia Thunb. Methods: Take diffrent geographical Houttuynia Thunb. taxa as materials, to compare their morphological properties. Their differences in photosynthesis at normal temperature, heat (40 ℃), cold (5 ℃), and drought (70% soil water holding capacity) conditions were studied by Li-6400 Portable Photosynthesis Instrument. Results: The morphological differences of six taxa mainly manifested as plant color, main stem height, internode length of aerial stems, leaf length and leaf width. Pn (Photosynthetic rate) was not significantly different among the six taxa under normal conditions, and Tr (Transpiration rate), Gs (Stomatal conductance) and WUE (Water use efficiency) differ significantly only among a few taxa. By contrast, adverse treatment could substantially decrease Pn, Tr and Gs, but increase WUE. The differences in Pn, Tr and Gs were significant only among multiple taxa, while the difference in WUE was significant among all taxa. The alteration trends of chlorophyll fluorescence parameters in EM (from Mount Emei) and HH (from Hunan Huaihua) after adverse treatments were very similar. The energy transfer efficiency and conversion efficiency of PS II were significantly decreased, and the proportion of non-photochemical reaction increased significantly. Conclusion: Rugao Houttuynia cordata taxon which from high latitude has a low temperature resistance characteristics. Houttuynia taxa with strong tolerance to heat and cold are from Southwest and South-central China. The photosynthetic stress tolerance of each group was closely related to the ecoclimatic conditions of its origin. It had strong resistance to drought in Southwest China and South China, which was a good material for selection of resistant cultivars of Houttuynia cordata Thunb.

Chemical constituents from roots of Stelleropsis tianschanica / 中国中药杂志

The constituents from 95% ethanol extract of the roots of Stelleropsis tianschanica were purified by column chromatography techniques, leading to the isolation of 17 compounds. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic dataas 5'-methoxy lariciresinol(1), pinoresinol(2), daphnoretin(3), acutissimalignan B(4),(+)-secoisolariciresinol(5),(+)-epipinoresinol(6), 7-methyi-daphnoretin(7), thero-8S-7-methoxysyringylglycerol(8), 1-O-methyl-guaiacylglycerol(9), 2R-22'-ferulic acid ester-2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester(10), vesiculosin(11), 4β,5βH-guai-9,7(11)-dien-12,8-olide-1α,8α-diol(12),(-)-nortrachelogenin(13), 4α,5βH-guai-9,7(11)-dien-12,8-olide-1α,8α-diol(14), matairesinol(15), lariciresinol(16)and isolariciresinol(17). Among them, compounds 1-13 wereobtained for the first time fromthe genus Stelleropsis. Compounds 3, 7, 10-14 were tested for their activation of orphan nuclear receptor TR3 with the immunofluorescence technology in 50 μmol•L⁻¹. The results showed that compound 10 displayed moderate activity with the activity ratio of 76.38%, and the others were only about 50.0%.

Application of swine iPS cell transplantation in porcine myocardial infarction model / 中国医师杂志

Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of porcine myocardium against porcine myocardial infarction (MI) by porcine myocardial infarction model with connexin-43/zonula occludens-1 (CX43/ZO-1) double gene induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) transplantation.Methods Porcine myocardial infarction model was established by balloon occlusion.One week later,1640 culture medium,CX43 gene ips cells and CX43/ZO-1 gene ips cells were injected into the different coronary arteries.After 3 months,electron microscopy and color Doppler ultrasonography were used to evaluate the curative effect.Results Compared to ips group of CX43 and 1640 culture group,in CX43/ZO-1 gene ips group,electron microscope showed a large number of island-like cardiomyocytes,blood vessels and intact intercalated discs in the infarct area and normal myocardial junction area structure,color Doppler echocardiography showed left ventricular end diastolic diameter reduced,and ejection fraction was significantly increased (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Transfection of CX43/ZO-1 double gene ips cells can promote cardiomyocyte regeneration and cardiac function recovery in porcine myocardial infarction model.

Detección de virus parainfluenza en pacientes inmunocomprometidos e inmunocompetentes atendidos en un hospital terciario de la Ciudad de São Paulo, Brasil / Detection of parainfluenza virus in immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients in a tertiary hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Parainfluenza virus infections (PIV) were evaluated in patients with mild and severe infections through real time PCR. One thousand and sixty-seven samples were collected from subjects as follows: 233 adult renal transplanted outpatients, 129 children with congenital heart disease, 381 with adult hematopoietic stem cell patients and 324 hospitalized patients suspected of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 infection. PIV was detected in 74 (6.9%) samples. VPI-3 was the most frequent (60.8%) and a higher risk was observed for older adults (p = 0.018) and for those who were hematopoietic stem cell transplanted. Further studies are needed to understand the VPI role in patients' at risk for developing serious illness.

Se evaluó la infección por virus parainfluenza (VPI) en pacientes con infecciones leves y graves mediante RPC en tiempo real. Se analizó un total de 1.067 muestras: 233 provenían de pacientes ambulatorios adultos receptores de trasplantes renales, 129 de niños con cardiopatía congénita, 381 de pacientes receptores de trasplantes de precursores hematopoyéticos adultos y 324 de pacientes hospitalizados con sospecha de influenza A (H1N1) pdm09. Se detectó VPI en 74 muestras (6,9%). Siendo VPI-3 el virus más frecuente (60,8%), se observó un mayor riesgo para los adultos mayores (p = 0,018) y para aquellos que fueron receptores de precursores hematopoyéticos. Son necesarios estudios adicionales para entender el papel del VPI en pacientes de riesgo para desarrollar enfermedad grave.

Regulatory effects of TRPV4 on liver fibrosis of rats / 中国药理学通报

Aim To investigate the effect of TRPV4 on hepatic fibrosis of rats . Methods Liver fibrosis model of rats was induced by 50% CCl4 twice a week for 12 weeks. HE and Masson staining were used to evaluate the degree of hepatic fibrosis, and the levels of α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA) and TRPV4 were detec-ted in fibrotic liver tissue by Western blot. HSC-T6 cells were activated by transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1),and the protein levels of α-SMA, TRPV4 were detected by Western blot. After using Ru and transfected with TRPV4-siRNA, HSC-T6 was stimula-ted with TGF-β1, the levels of α-SMA, TRPV4 and phosphorylation level of Akt were determined by West-ern blot. Results TRPV4 was highly expressed in model liver tissues and in activated HSC-T6 induced by TGF-β1 . The levels of α-SMA and phosphorylation of Akt decreased in TGF-β1-induced HSC, used with Ru or transfected with TRPV4-siRNA. Conclusions The expression of TRPV4 increases in fibrotic livers and ac-tivated hepatic stellate cells. Knockdown of TRPV4 can suppress the activation of hepatic stellate cells in-duced by TGF-β1 , and decrease the phosphorylation levels of Akt.

The clinical application value of amniotic membrane transplantation in the treatment of intrauterine adhesions / 中国医师杂志

Objective To evaluate the clinical application value of amniotic membrane transplantation in the treatment of intrauterine adhesions.Methods Totally 48 intrauterine adhesions patients of infertility were treated with amniotic membrane transplantation from January to December 2013 in our hospital.They were divided into mild adhesion in 11 cases (group A),moderate adhesion in 17 cases (group B),and severe adhesive group in 20cases (group C) by American Fertility Association.They were treated with amniotic membrane transplantation and estrogen/progesterone sequential treatment after operation.Clinical effect and feasibility of each group were analyzed.Results There was statistical significance in the endometrium thickness after 3 months (P ＜ 0.05).The menstruation of all patients with mild and moderate intrauterine adhesion (IUA) was improved,and the menstrual improvement rate in patients with severe intrauterine adhesions was 90％.IUA cure rate of groups A,B,and C were different after 3 months of surgery,[groupA100％ (11/11),group B 94.1％ (16/17),group C70％ (14/20),x2 =6.73,P ＜0.01],The cure rate of group A was significantly higher than that of group C (x2 =4.00,P ＜ 0.05),although the cure rate of group B was higher than that of group A,but the difference was not statistically significant (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions The cure rate of amniotic membrane transplantation combined with estrogen in the treatment of intrauterine adhesions was high.It could promote the recovery of the endometrium and improve the recovery of menstruation.There was no transplantation rejection and safety.It also had the advantages of easy drawing materials,simple operation,and can be applied to clinical application and promotion.

El diagnóstico de los trastornos alimentarios del DSM-IV-TR al DSM-5 / Eating disorders diagnostic: from the DSM-IV to DSM-5

El presente trabajo tiene por objetivo analizar los cambios del DSM-IV-TR al DSM-5 en los trastornos alimentarios, en cuanto a sus criterios diagnósticos y sus implicaciones en el ámbito clínico. Para ello se realizaron tablas de comparación para cada uno de los trastornos alimentarios incluidos en el DSM-5: pica, rumiación, trastorno de la evitación/restricción de alimentos, anorexia nerviosa, bulimia nerviosa, trastorno de atracones , otro trastorno de la conducta alimentaria o de la ingesta de alimentos especificado y no especificado . En conclusión podemos observar importantes cambios en su concepción, como en el tiempo de inicio, por ende su definición considera a la conducta alimentaria y añade los problemas en la absorción de los alimentos, además de explicitar áreas de deterioro. En particular, los trastornos de la evitación/restricción de alimentos y anorexia nerviosa son los que mayores cambios presentan.

The purpose of this study is to analyze the changes in the eating disorders diagnostic criteria and its implications for clinical and research work. Comparison tables were done for each eating disorder included in DSM-5: pica, rumination, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, avoidant /restrictive food intake disorder, binge eating disorder, other feeding and eating disorder specified and unspecified . As a conclusion important conceiving changes can be observed, as in the onset time, therefore its definition considers feeding behavior, and the absorption of food problems were added, as well as worsening areas are specified. Particulary the avoidant /restrictive food intake disorder and anorexia nervosa are those that more changes present.

The first decompression time of TR Band hemostasis after coronary artery intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To investigate the first decompression time of TR Band hemostasis after transradial percutaneous coronary intervention (TRI), provide evidence to support and guidance for clinical nursing practice. Methods By searching Cochrane Library, OVID, PubMed, Chinese biomedical literature service system(CBM),China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI), VIP database(VIP), Wanfang database, the randomized controlled trials (RCTs),controlled clinical trials (CCT) and historical cohort study(HCT) of TR Band hemostasis after coronary artery intervention were collected and analyzed. Two reviewers used bias risk assessment tool according to Cochrane recommendation Handbook 5.0 to evaluate, Meta-analysis was carried out using RevMan 5.1.5 software. Results A total of 1 881 patients in 2 RCTs and 3 CCTs were included.Compared with the first decompression time 30 min, patients in 1 h group with limb swelling and pain incidence were statistically significant difference [ (OR=2.22, 95%CI 1.25-3.93, P0.05) vs.(OR=2.14, 95%CI 0.75-6.12, P>0.05)vs.(OR=11.73, 95%CI 0.64-215.74, P>0.05)];1h compared with 2 h patients with limbs, pain, hemorrhage rate had significant difference [(OR=0.09, 95%CI-0.13--0.05, P0.05) vs. (OR=0.95, 95%CI 0.52-1.75, P>0.05)vs. (OR=0.96,95%CI 0.54-1.73, P>0.05)]. Conclusions 30 min decompression after TRI can reduce operative limb swelling and pain incidence rate. There is no obvious influence between puncture site bleeding and operative limb numbness.

Leishmania (infantum) chagasi in canine urinary sediment / Leishmania (infantum) chagasi em sedimento urinário canino

Canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) is difficult to diagnosis, mainly due to the presence of asymptomatic animals, the diversity of clinical symptoms and the difficulty in obtaining diagnostic evidence of high sensitivity and specificity. The purpose of this study was to diagnose CVL in urinary sediment of 70 dogs of different breeds, sexes and ages from the veterinary hospital of the Federal University of Piauí and Zoonosis Control Center of Teresina, Brazil. The serological tests were TR DPP® for CVL and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for CVL, parasitological exams of bone marrow and lymph nodes and urine sediment cultures. Leishmania was detected in the bone marrow and/or lymph node of 61.0% of the animals (43/70), and urine sediment culture was positive in 9.30% (4/43) of these animals. In the serological exams, 70.0% (49/70) were reactive using the DPP and 78.2% (55/70) were reactive using ELISA. The goal of this study was to diagnose the presence of L. (infantum) chagasi in a culture of urinary sediment.

A leishmaniose visceral canina (LVC) é uma doença de difícil diagnóstico. Principalmente devido à presença de animais assintomáticos, a diversidade da sintomatologia clínica apresentada e também pela dificuldade em se obter uma prova diagnóstica que reúna alta sensibilidade e especificidade. O objetivo deste trabalho foi relatar a presença de L. (infantum) chagasi em meio de cultura, utilizando-se sedimento urinário. Foram utilizados neste experimento, 70 cães provenientes do Hospital Veterinário Universitário da Universidade Federal do Piauí e do Centro de Controle de Zoonoses de Teresina, com raça, sexo e idade variada. Foram realizados exames sorológicos: TR DPP® Leishmaniose Visceral Canina (DPP) e Ensaio Imunoenzimático Leishmaniose Visceral Canina (ELISA), exames parasitológicos de amostras de medula e/ou linfonodo e cultura de sedimento urinário. Em 61,0% (43/70) dos animais estudados, observou-se presença de Leishmania em medula e/ou linfonodo, e destes 9,30% (4/43) foram positivos na cultura de sedimento urinário. Nos exames sorológicos, 70,0% (49/70) dos animais apresentavam-se reativos no DPP e 78,2% (55/70) no ELISA. Pode-se concluir, neste estudo, que é possível diagnosticar a LVC por meio da cultura de sedimento urinário.

Strategy of postoperative TR -Band tourniquet to stop bleedingin coronary interventional treatment / 中国基层医药

Objective To observe the different methods of hemostasis and comfort of the TR -Band com-pression hemostasis device after coronary intervention and to find the best strategy for TR -Band to stop the bleeding. Methods 150 patients with coronary artery disease were randomly divided into three groups according to the digital table method.The initial time of TR -Band compression hemostasis of group A was 3h,(once per hour,2mL per time,total compression time was 10h),while that of group B was 2h(once in every two hours,3mL per time,total com-pression time was 8h),and that of group C was 1h(once per hour,2mL per time,total compression time was 6 h). Thumb oxygen saturation,complications and comfort level in the three groups of patients were observed and compared. Results The differences between the three groups of oppression hemostasis before and after 2 h thumb oxygen saturation were normal,the three groups had no statistical significance (P >0.05).lesions,hematoma,bruising and radial artery occlusion occurred rate of group A were respectively 4,3,5,2 cases,those of group B were 3,4,6, 1 cases,and those of group C were 2,5,6,0 cases.Lesions,hematoma,bruising,radial artery occlusion of local com-plication incidence of the three groups showed no statistical significance (P >0.05).The comfort level (numbness, swelling,pain)of the three groups had statistically significant differences (Fnumbness =8.215,Fswel ing =7.657,Fpain =7.985,all P <0.01).Conclusion TR -Band compression hemostasis device can achieve effective hemostasis in the treatment of coronary artery intervention.And the reasonable adjustment of different bleeding time,compression time and the amount of bleeding can affect the comfort of patients.