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Peng YJ, Li YH, Du C, Guo YS, Song JT, Jia CY, Zhang X, Liu MJ, Wang ZM, Liu B, Yan SL, Yang YX, Tang XL, Lin GX, Li XY, Zhang Y, Yuan JH, Xu SK, Chen CD, Lu JH, Zou X, Wan CS, Hu QH. [The cases of tracing the source of patients infected with Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 based on wastewater-based epidemiology in Shenzhen]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2024; 104:302-307. [PMID: 38246776 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20231016-00766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) is an emerging discipline, which has been applied to drug abuse tracking and infectious disease pathogen surveillance. During the COVID-19 epidemic, WBE has been applied to monitor the epidemic trend and SARS-CoV-2 variants etc. In order to detect hidden COVID-19 cases and prevent transmission in the community, wastewater surveillance system for monitoring SARS-CoV-2 RNA was developed in Shenzhen. The sewage sampling sites were set up in key places such as the port areas, urban villages and residential communities of Futian, Nanshan, Luohu and Yantian districts. From July 26 to November 30, 2022, a total of 369 sewage sampling sites were set up, covering 1.93 million people. Continuous sampling was carried out for 3 hours in the peak period of water use every day. Sewage virus enrichment and SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid detection were carried out by polyethylene glycol precipitation method and RT-qPCR, and a positive water sample disposal process was molded. This article aims to introduce the case of source tracing of COVID-19 infected patients based on urban sewage in Shenzhen. The sewage monitoring of Honghu water treatment plant in Luohu District played an early warning role, and the source of infection was traced. In the disposal of positive water samples in Futian South Road, Futian District, the important experience of monitoring point layout was obtained. In the sewage monitoring of Nanshan village, Nanshan District, the existence of occult infection was revealed. Sharing the experience of tracing the source of COVID-19 patients to avoid the spread of COVID-19 in the community based on wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Shenzhen, and summarizing the advantages and application prospects of sewage surveillance can provide new ideas for monitoring emerging or re-emerging pathogens that are known to exhibit gastrointestinal excretion in the future.
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- Y J Peng
- Biosafety Research Center, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Microbiology Laboratory, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Microbiology Laboratory, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Division of Public Health Emergency, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Water Ecology and Environment Division, Shenzhen Ecology and Environment Bureau, Shenzhen 518040, China
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- Water Ecology and Environment Division, Shenzhen Ecology and Environment Bureau, Shenzhen 518040, China
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- Water Ecology and Environment Division, Shenzhen Ecology and Environment Bureau, Shenzhen 518040, China
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- Futian District Water Affairs Bureau, Shenzhen 518035, China
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- Futian District Water Affairs Bureau, Shenzhen 518035, China
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- Division of Water Supply and Drainage Management, Futian District Water Affairs Bureau, Shenzhen 518035, China
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- Division of Drainage and Disaster Prevention, Nanshan District Water Affairs Bureau, Shenzhen 518052, China
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- Division of Drainage and Disaster Prevention, Nanshan District Water Affairs Bureau, Shenzhen 518052, China
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- Luohu Management Branch of Ecology Environment Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, Shenzhen 518001, China
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- Division of Environmental Management, Luohu Management Branch of Ecology Environment Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, Shenzhen 518001, China
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- Futian District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518040, China
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- Department of Microbiological Laboratory, Futian District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518040, China
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- Nanshan District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518054, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease Control and Prevention, Nanshan District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518054, China
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- Luohu District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518020, China
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- Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Biosafety Research Center, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China BSL-3 Laboratory (Guangdong), Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Hu QH, Tang DY, Xiang YL, Chen X, Lin J, Zhou QH. Magnetic ion-imprinted polyacrylonitrile-chitosan electro-spun nanofibrous membrane as recyclable adsorbent with selective heavy metal removal and antibacterial fouling in water treatment. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 241:124620. [PMID: 37119910 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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Water pollution has become one of the most concerned environmental issues on the worldwide scale. Due to the harmfulness of the heavy metal ions and microorganisms in wastewater, novel filtration membranes for water treatment are expected to simultaneously clear these pollutants. Herein, the electro-spun polyacrylonitrile (PAN) based magnetic ion-imprinted membrane (MIIM) were fabricated to achieve both selective removal of Pb(II) ions and excellent antibacterial efficiency. The competitive removal experiments showed that the MIIM displayed efficiently selective removal of Pb(II) (45.4 mg·g-1). Pseudo-second-order mode and Langmuir isotherm equation is well matched with the equilibrium adsorption. The MIIM showed sustained removal performance (~79.0 %) against Pb(II) ions after 7 adsorption-desorption cycles with negligible Fe ions loss of 7.3 %. Moreover, the MIIM exhibited excellent antibacterial properties that >90 % of E. coli and S. aureus were killed by the MIIM. In conclusion, the MIIM provides a novel technological platform for integration of multi-function with selective metal ions removal, excellent cycling reusability, and enhanced antibacterial fouling property, which can be potentially utilized as a promising adsorbent in actual treatment of polluted water.
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- Qiu-Hui Hu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Technology, Chengdu Medical College, Xindu Road No.783, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China; Key Laboratory of General Chemistry of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Xie L, Yang C, Jiang M, Qiu YQ, Cai R, Hu LL, Jiang YX, Wang L, Chen QC, Wu S, Shi XL, Hu QH, Li YH. [Genomic epidemiology of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from acute diarrheal patients in Shenzhen City from 2013 to 2021]. Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi 2023; 57:386-392. [PMID: 36922172 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112150-20220823-00832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Objective: To characterize the prevalence and genomic epidemiology of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from acute diarrheal patients in Shenzhen City from 2013 to 2021. Methods: Based on the Shenzhen Infectious Diarrhea Surveillance System, acute diarrheal patients were actively monitored in sentinel hospitals from 2013 to 2021. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) of Vibrio parahaemolyticus isolates was performed, and the genomic population structure, serotypes, virulence genes and multilocus sequence typing were analyzed. Outbreak clusters from 2019 to 2021 were explored based on single-nucleotide polymorphism analysis. Results: A total of 48 623 acute diarrhea cases were monitored in 15 sentinel hospitals from 2013 to 2021, and 1 135 Vibrio parahaemolyticus strains were isolated, with a positive isolation rate of 2.3%. Qualified whole-genome sequencing data of 852 isolates were obtained. Eighty-nine serotypes, 21 known ST types and 5 new ST types were identified by sequence analysis, and 93.2% of strains were detected with toxin profile of tdh+trh-. 8 clonal groups (CGs) were captured, with CG3 as the absolute predominance, followed by CG189. The CG3 group was dominated by O3:K6 serotype and ST3 sequence type, while CG189 group was mainly O4:KUT, O4:K8 serotypes and ST189a and ST189 type. A total of 13 clusters were identified, containing 154 cases. About 30 outbreak clusters with 29 outbreak clusters caused by CG3 strains from 2019 to 2021. Conclusion: Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a major pathogen of acute infectious diarrhea in Shenzhen City, with diverse population structures. CG3 and CG189 have been prevalent and predominant in Shenzhen City for a long time. Scattered outbreaks and persistent sources of contamination ignored by traditional methods could be captured by WGS analysis. Tracing the source of epidemic clone groups and taking precise prevention and control measures are expected to significantly reduce the burden of diarrhea diseases caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection in Shenzhen City.
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- L Xie
- School of Public Health, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Institut Pasteur of Shanghai, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China
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- Institute of Pathogenic Microbiology,Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Pathogenic Microbiology,Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Pathogenic Microbiology,Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Pathogenic Microbiology,Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Pathogenic Microbiology,Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Pathogenic Microbiology,Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Pathogenic Microbiology,Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Pathogenic Microbiology,Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Pathogenic Microbiology,Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Public Health, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Pathogenic Microbiology,Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Xiang YL, Huang SH, Hu QH, Wang QY, Zhao MQ, Jiang YC, Chen X, Lin J, Zhou QH. Zwitterionic meso-silica/polypeptide hybrid nanoparticles for efficient azithromycin delivery and photodynamic therapy for synergistic treatment of drug-resistant bacterial infection. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 219:597-610. [PMID: 35952811 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The treatment of drug-resistant bacterial infections attributed to the overuse of antibiotics still remains a serious challenge globally. Herein, zwitterionic charge switchable meso-silica/polypeptide hybrid nanoparticles (MSPNs) were prepared for the synergistic chemo-photodynamic therapy in the treatment of drug-resistant bacterial infections. Subsequently, azithromycin (AZT) and methylene blue (MB) were loaded in the MSPNs to form the combined chemo-photodynamic therapeutic nanoparticles (MSPNs-AZT/MB) for the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Remarkably, the as-prepared MSPNs-AZT/MB exhibited a negative surface charge of -5.2 mV at physiological pH while switching into positive surface charge of 24.7 mv in an acidic environment, leading to enhanced binding with bacterial surface. The lipase-triggered AZT release up to 77.9 % was achieved, and the loaded MB demonstrated efficient singlet oxygen (1O2) generation for photodynamic therapy. The in vitro experimental results displayed an excellent antibacterial effect against MRSA in both planktonic and biofilm phenotypes. Additionally, the as-prepared MSPNs-AZT/MB exhibited synergistic and enhanced antibacterial infection effect up to 94 % comparing to monotherapy in a mice model. Considering the above advantages, the as-prepared combined chemo-photodynamic therapeutic nanoparticles showed promising biocompatibility and clinical potential for the efficient therapy of drug-resistant bacteria.
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- Ya-Li Xiang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Technology, Chengdu Medical College, Xindu Road No.783, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China; Key Laboratory of General Chemistry of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Wang QY, Yali-Xiang, Hu QH, Huang SH, Lin J, Zhou QH. Surface charge switchable nano-micelle for pH/redox-triggered and endosomal escape mediated co-delivery of doxorubicin and paclitaxel in treatment of lung adenocarcinoma. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 216:112588. [PMID: 35623260 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Recently, the stimulus-sensitive drug co-delivery system has gained increasing attentions in the clinic and exhibits improved efficiency rather than the mono-chemotherapy in anti-tumor therapy. Herein, the smart charge switchable nano-micelles (NMs) were fabricated for the endosomal escape mediated co-delivery of doxorubicin (DOX) and paclitaxel (PTX) in treatment of lung adenocarcinoma. The disulfide bonds were facilitated as the linker of the polymer backbone to achieve the redox-sensitive degradation by high intracellular GSH, and acid-liable DMMA was grafted onto DOX molecules for pH-triggered drug release under acidic tumoral microenvironment. Folic acid (FA) was utilized as targeting molecule for facilitating entry of the as prepared NMs into cancer cells. Remarkably, the as fabricated NMs exhibited surface charge-switch from negative to positive during transmitting from physiological pH to the tumor extracellular pH, which can improve the cellular internalization towards cancer cell. Subsequently, the "proton-sponge" effect mediated endosome escape of the NMs was facilitated in the acidic endo/lysosome environment. By the cell assay, the NMs possessed good biocompatibility, excellent cellular uptake, and improved inhibition rate against cancer cell. Moreover, the co-delivery of DOX/PTX exhibited synergistic and enhanced solid tumor inhibition efficiency comparing to mono-chemotherapy in A-549 tumor bearing mice model. Based on above experimental results, the as prepared drug co-delivery system showed promising biosafety and potentials for efficient lung adenocarcinoma treatment in clinic.
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- Qiu-Yue Wang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Technology, Chengdu Medical College, Xindu Road No.783, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China; Key Laboratory of General Chemistry of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Huang SH, Peng S, Wang QY, Hu QH, Zhang RQ, Liu L, Liu Q, Lin J, Zhou QH. Gold nanorods conjugated with biocompatible zwitterionic polypeptide for combined chemo-photothermal therapy of cervical cancer. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 207:112014. [PMID: 34391166 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.112014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Combined chemo-photothermal therapy of gold nanorods (GNRs) for cancer treatment shows better therapeutic efficiency than mono-chemotherapy, which has gained worldwide interests of scientists and clinician in both laboratory and clinic application. However, high cytotoxicity, declined delivery efficiency, and unsatisfactory therapy effect of the GNRs are still challenging in anti-cancer treatment. Herein, a series of pH-sensitively zwitterionic polypeptide conjugated GNRs were synthesized via a gold-thiol interaction for combination of chemo-photothermal therapy in cervical cancer treatment. The acid-labile hydrazone bond was utilized to incorporate the doxorubicin (DOX) for pH-sensitive drug release under tumoral environment. The as prepared GNRs conjugates demonstrated pH-triggered surface charge conversion from negative to positive when transporting from blood circulation to tumor extracellular environment, which can facilitate the cellular uptake via electrostatic interaction. After cellular internalization, the drug release was promoted by cleavage of the hydrazone in GNRs conjugates under cancer intracellular acid environment. As the effective near-infrared (NIR) photothermal materials, the as prepared GNRs conjugates can absorb NIR photo energy and convert it into heat under irradiation, which can efficiently kill the tumor cells. In cell assay, the GNRs conjugates displayed excellent biocompatibility against normal cell, enhanced cancer cell uptake, and remarkable cancer cell killing effects. In HeLa tumor-bearing mice, the GNRs conjugates demonstrated enhanced tumor inhibition efficacy by combination of chemo-photothermal therapy.
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- Shuang-Hui Huang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Technology, Chengdu Medical College, Xindu Road No.783, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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Mao X, Yu H, Hu QH, Zhang J, Chu ZX, Wang YN, Geng WQ, Jiang YJ, Xu JJ. [Acceptability of pre-exposure HIV prophylaxis clinical trial among MSM in Shenyang city]. Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi 2019; 38:1083-1087. [PMID: 28847059 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-6450.2017.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the acceptability and related factors of an "on-demand" pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV transmission among MSM in Shenyang. Methods: MSM recruited by non-probability sampling method and questionnaire survey conducted by investigators to collect information on social and behavioral characteristics, awareness of PrEP, Truvada and the acceptability of two different PrEP-based trials. Multivariate logistic regression was employed for statistical analysis. Results: Among the 292 respondents, 34.2% had heard of PrEP and 58.2% (170/292) reported were interested in participating a PrEP trial- "on-demand" use or 48.3% (141/292) interested on "daily" use (χ(2)=5.785, P=0.02). Factors independently associated with those "on-demand" would include: having more than 2 male sexual partners during the past 6 month (aOR=1.7, 95%CI: 1.1-2.7), concerning on the positive effect of PrEP (vs. side effects) (aOR=6.4, 95%CI:2.2-18.9), having an HIV-infected sexual partners (aOR=8.1, 95%CI: 1.0-63.3) and self-reported high risk for HIV (aOR=2.6, 95%CI: 1.2-6.0). The last two factors were only associated with the "on-demand" group. Conclusions: "On-demand" PrEP (as opposed to daily) seemed a more feasible prevention strategy on HIV and particularly in those having high risk behavior of HIV. For those who could not follow the daily medication or having HIV risk perception, "On-demand" basis PrEP trial should be recommended for them to follow.
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- Key Laboratory of AIDS Immunology of National Health and Family Planning Commission, Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
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Hu QH, Ding HB, Yu YQ, Chu ZX, Xu JJ, Shang H. [Factors related to antiretroviral therapy among HIV/AIDS positive students aged 15-30, in a hospital of Shenyang city]. Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi 2019; 38:1078-1082. [PMID: 28847058 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-6450.2017.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the risk factors on antiretroviral therapy (ART) among HIV/AIDS positive students in Shenyang. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among HIV/AIDS positive students aged between 15 and 30, in an HIV-treatment-designated hospital in Shenyang city, during 2007-2015. Data were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression mode to identify the risk factors related to ART. Results: A total of 2 379 HIV/AIDS patients attended the hospital and 6.1% (146/2 379) of them were students, during 2007-2015. All of the HIV/AIDS positive students were males, with homosexual transmission accounted for 93.2% (136/146). The overall rate on delayed diagnosis was 52.7% (77/146), when at diagnosis of CD(4)(+)T lymphocyte counts ≤350 cells/μl. The proportion of ART was 67.1% (98/146). Factors as: year that the HIV diagnosis was made (aOR=1.21, 95%CI: 1.02-1.44), age between 24-30 (compared with age below 18-year-old, aOR=8.15, 95%CI: 1.46-45.52), and delayed diagnosis (aOR=2.22, 95%CI: 1.05-4.71), appeared independently related to ART among HIV/AIDS positive students. Conclusions: Factors as the year that HIV diagnosis was made, age and delayed diagnosis of the patients seemed to be at higher risk for ART among HIV/AIDS positive students.
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- Q H Hu
- Key Laboratory of AIDS Immunology of National Health and Family Planning Commission, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Key Laboratory of AIDS Immunology of National Health and Family Planning Commission, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Key Laboratory of AIDS Immunology of National Health and Family Planning Commission, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Key Laboratory of AIDS Immunology of National Health and Family Planning Commission, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Key Laboratory of AIDS Immunology of National Health and Family Planning Commission, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Key Laboratory of AIDS Immunology of National Health and Family Planning Commission, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou 310000, China
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Wen SQ, Wan M, Len KM, Hu QH, Xie XY, Wu Q, Liao GQ. Safety and Efficacy of Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation for Hepatic Hemangiomas: A Multicenter Retrospective Study. Ann Hepatol 2018; 17:268-273. [PMID: 29469049 DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0010.8653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an effective and minimally invasive technique for the management of hepatic hemangiomas (HHs). This study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic RFA for HHs. MATERIAL AND METHODS Forty-four patients with 50 hepatic hemangiomas (5-10 cm in diameter) undergoing laparoscopic RFA from January 2012 to May 2015 at three tertiary hospitals in China were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS Thirty-three patients with subcapsular hemangiomas were treated with a laparoscopic approach, and 11 patients with lesions in the liver parenchyma were treated with a combined laparoscopy and an ultrasound-guided percutaneous approach. No conversion to open surgery or two-step surgery occurred during the study period. Patients with small hemangiomas (< 7 cm) required a significantly shorter operating time (71.1 ± 20.18 min vs. 106 ± 23.55 min, p = 0.000) and fewer punctures compared with patients with large hemangiomas (> 7 cm) (4.61 ± 1.09 vs. 6.73 ±1.01, P < 0.05). According to the Dindo-Clavien classification, 15 patients experienced 34 Grade 1 complications, and two had complications of Grade 3a. All complications were resolved by conservative treatment. Forty-three (86.0%) HHs in 38 patients were completely ablated after RFA, and 7 (14.0%) HHs in 6 patients were incompletely ablated. All patients were followed up for 6-24 months (mean 15 ± 6 months). CONCLUSION The data showed that laparoscopic RFA is an effective treatment for small (< 10 cm) HHs. While the incidence of postoperative complications remains high, the majority of complications are minor. Patients undergoing laparoscopic RFA for HHs, even for the small ones, should be carefully selected.
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- Shun-Qian Wen
- Foshan Hospital affiliated to Southern Medical University, Foshan 528000, China. Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery
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- Department of General Surgery, the Second Hospital affiliated to Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the Second Hospital affiliated to Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150000, China
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- the Second Cancer Hospital of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150000, China. Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery
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- Foshan Hospital affiliated to Southern Medical University, Foshan 528000, China. Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery
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- Foshan Hospital affiliated to Southern Medical University, Foshan 528000, China. Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery
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- Foshan Hospital affiliated to Southern Medical University, Foshan 528000, China. Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery
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Wen SQ, Hu QH, Wan M, Tai S, Xie XY, Wu Q, Yang SL, Liao GQ. Appropriate Patient Selection Is Essential for the Success of Primary Closure After Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration. Dig Dis Sci 2017; 62:1321-1326. [PMID: 28251501 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-017-4507-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Accepted: 02/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is being increasingly used for management of common bile duct (CBD) stones. Primary CBD closure has been reported to have better short-term outcomes compared to T-tube placement. However, primary CBD closure cannot be performed in all patients. AIM This study aims to evaluate the short- and long-term outcomes of LCBDE with primary CBD closure in appropriately selected patients and compare them with T-tube drainage. METHODS Retrospective analysis of patients undergoing LCBDE in our department from June 2011 to October 2014 was performed. Primary closure was performed in 52 patients (group A), and a T-tube was placed in 33 patients (group B). Patient demographics, intraoperative findings, postoperative stay, complications, and long-term follow-up data were recorded and compared. RESULTS The mean operating time was much longer in group A compared to group B (113.92 vs. 95.92 min, p = 0.032). The overall complication rate (9.6 vs. 6.3%, p = 0.701) and hospital stay (4 vs. 5.11 days, p = 0.088) were similar in both groups. No patient required conversion to the open procedure. Bile leakage was more frequent in group A (5.78 vs. 0%, p = 0.279), but this was not statistically significant. All three patients with bile leakage were treated successfully by conservative measures and gradual drain withdrawal. On long-term follow-up, recurrent stones were detected in two patients in group A. No patient was found to develop CBD stricture. CONCLUSION LCBDE and primary CBD closure has excellent short- and long-term outcomes when performed in appropriately selected patients.
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- Shun-Qian Wen
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Foshan Hospital of Southern Medical University, Wei Guo Road North, Foshan, 528000, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Heilongjiang Province Second Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Hospital Affiliated to Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Hospital Affiliated to Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Foshan Hospital of Southern Medical University, Wei Guo Road North, Foshan, 528000, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Foshan Hospital of Southern Medical University, Wei Guo Road North, Foshan, 528000, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Foshan Hospital of Southern Medical University, Wei Guo Road North, Foshan, 528000, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Foshan Hospital of Southern Medical University, Wei Guo Road North, Foshan, 528000, China.
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Liao GQ, Wang H, Hu QH, Tai S. A successful treatment of traumatic bronchobiliary fistula by endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage. Chin J Traumatol 2016; 15:59-61. [PMID: 22300922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Bronchobiliary fistula (BBF) is a rare condition in which there is a nonnatural communication between the biliary tract and the bronchial trees. It is usually aroused by the complications of hepatic hydatidosis, hepatic amebic, biliary obstruction, trauma, neoplasm and hepatic abscess formation. In this paper, we described a patient suffering from BBF that is secondary to trauma or surgery. Especially, BBF was detected in the left lung. Finally, we managed this case successfully without an open surgery.
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- Guan-Qun Liao
- Department of General Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
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Zhao LY, Cao CY, Chen GT, Fang Y, Hu QH. [Determination of mineral elements in two grades of three green tea varieties by ICP-AES]. Guang Pu Xue Yu Guang Pu Fen Xi 2011; 31:1119-1121. [PMID: 21714273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Green tea, a traditional healthy drink, has various necessary nutrients. A study was carried out on the contents of mineral elements such as Ni, Ba, Fe, Mn, Cr, Mg, Ca, Cu and Al in two grades of three green tea varieties by ICP-AES. The difference in contents of mineral elements between green teas was studied. The results indicated that there are different contents of mineral elements among varieties and grades of green tea. A basis for consumption, varieties identification and grades judgment was provided by the study.
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- Li-Yan Zhao
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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Yang FM, Li HM, Li F, Xin ZH, Zhao LY, Zheng YH, Hu QH. Effect of nano-packing on preservation quality of fresh strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch. cv Fengxiang) during storage at 4 degrees C. J Food Sci 2010; 75:C236-40. [PMID: 20492272 DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2010.01520.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 133] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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UNLABELLED A novel nano-packing material with lower relative humidity, oxygen transmission rate and high longitudinal strength was synthesized by blending polyethylene with nano-powder (nano-Ag, kaolin, anatase TiO(2), rutile TiO(2)), and its effect on preservation quality of strawberry fruits (Fragaria ananassa Duch. cv Fengxiang) was investigated during storage at 4 degrees C. Results showed that nano-packaging was able to maintain the sensory, physicochemical, and physiological quality of strawberry fruits at a higher level compared with the normal packing (polyethylene bags). After a 12-d storage, decreases in the contents of total soluble solids, titratable acidity, and ascorbic acid of nano-packing were significantly inhibited. Meanwhile, decay rate, anthocyanin, and malondialdehyde contents were decreased to 16.7%, 26.3 mg/100g, 66.3 micromol/g for nano-packing and 26.8%, 31.9 mg/100g, 75.4 micromol/g for normal packing; polyphenoloxidase (PPO) and pyrogallol peroxidase (POD) activities were significantly lower in nano-packing than the control. These data indicated that the nano-packaging might provide an attractive alternative to improve preservation quality of the strawberry fruits during extended storage. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Nano-packing exhibited identified quality benefits applicable to the preservation of fresh strawberry. Furthermore, nano-packing has the advantages of simple processing and feasibility to be industrialized in contrast with other storages. Thus, the utilization of nano-packing will likely assist commercial producers and retailers in extending the shelf life of products over a broader range in the future.
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- F M Yang
- Key Lab. of Food Processing and Quality Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural Univ., Nanjing 210095, P. R. China
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Hu QH, Zavarin M, Rose TP. Effect of reducing groundwater on the retardation of redox-sensitive radionuclides. Geochem Trans 2008; 9:12. [PMID: 19077277 PMCID: PMC2615433 DOI: 10.1186/1467-4866-9-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2008] [Accepted: 12/12/2008] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Laboratory batch sorption experiments were used to investigate variations in the retardation behavior of redox-sensitive radionuclides. Water-rock compositions were designed to simulate subsurface conditions at the Nevada Test Site (NTS), where a suite of radionuclides were deposited as a result of underground nuclear testing. Experimental redox conditions were controlled by varying the oxygen content inside an enclosed glove box and by adding reductants into the testing solutions. Under atmospheric (oxidizing) conditions, radionuclide distribution coefficients varied with the mineralogic composition of the sorbent and the water chemistry. Under reducing conditions, distribution coefficients showed marked increases for 99Tc (from 1.22 at oxidizing to 378 mL/g at mildly reducing conditions) and 237Np (an increase from 4.6 to 930 mL/g) in devitrified tuff, but much smaller variations in alluvium, carbonate rock, and zeolitic tuff. This effect was particularly important for 99Tc, which tends to be mobile under oxidizing conditions. A review of the literature suggests that iodine sorption should decrease under reducing conditions when I- is the predominant species; this was not consistently observed in batch tests. Overall, sorption of U to alluvium, devitrified tuff, and zeolitic tuff under atmospheric conditions was less than in the glove-box tests. However, the mildly reducing conditions achieved here were not likely to result in substantial U(VI) reduction to U(IV). Sorption of Pu was not affected by the decreasing Eh conditions achieved in this study, as the predominant sorbed Pu species in all conditions was expected to be the low-solubility and strongly sorbing Pu(OH)4. Depending on the aquifer lithology, the occurrence of reducing conditions along a groundwater flowpath could potentially contribute to the retardation of redox-sensitive radionuclides 99Tc and 237Np, which are commonly identified as long-term dose contributors in the risk assessment in various radionuclide environmental contamination scenarios. The implications for increased sorption of 99Tc and 237Np to devitrified tuff under reducing conditions are significant as the fractured devitrified tuff serves as important water flow path at the NTS and the horizon for a proposed repository to store high-level nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain.
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- QH Hu
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USA
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- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 7000 East Avenue, MS L-231, Livermore, CA 94550, USA
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- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 7000 East Avenue, MS L-231, Livermore, CA 94550, USA
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Hu QH, Rose TP, Zavarin M, Smith DK, Moran JE, Zhao PH. Assessing field-scale migration of radionuclides at the Nevada Test Site: "mobile" species. J Environ Radioact 2008; 99:1617-1630. [PMID: 18662844 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2008.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2008] [Revised: 05/16/2008] [Accepted: 06/08/2008] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Many long-lived radionuclides are present in groundwater at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) as a result of 828 underground nuclear weapons tests conducted between 1951 and 1992. In conjunction with a comprehensive geochemical review of radionuclides (3H, 14C, 36Cl, 99Tc and 129I) that are presumably mobile in the subsurface, we synthesized a body of radionuclide activity data measured from groundwater samples collected at 18 monitoring wells, to qualitatively assess their migration at the NTS over distances of hundreds of meters and over timescales of decades. Tritium and 36Cl showed little evidence of retardation, while the transport of 14C may have been retarded by its isotopic exchange with carbonate minerals in the aquifer. Observed local reducing conditions (either natural or test-induced) will impact the mobility of certain redox-sensitive radionuclides (especially 99Tc) that were otherwise soluble and readily transported under oxidizing conditions. Conversely, strongly oxidizing conditions may impact the mobility of 129I which is mobile under reducing conditions. The effect of iodine speciation on its transport deserves further attention. Indication of delayed transport of some "mobile" radionuclides (especially 99Tc) in the groundwater at the NTS suggested the importance of redox conditions of the natural system in controlling the fate and transport of radionuclides, which has implications in the enhanced performance of the potential Yucca Mountain repository, located adjacent to the NTS, to store high-level nuclear wastes as well as management of radionuclide contamination in legacy nuclear operations facilities.
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- Q H Hu
- College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Xinjiekouwai Street 19, Beijing 100875, PR China.
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Chen SB, Zhu YG, Hu QH. Soil to plant transfer of 238U, 226Ra and 232Th on a uranium mining-impacted soil from southeastern China. J Environ Radioact 2005; 82:223-36. [PMID: 15878419 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2005.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2004] [Revised: 01/12/2005] [Accepted: 01/20/2005] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Both soil and plant samples of nine different plant species grown in soils from southeastern China contaminated with uranium mine tailings were analyzed for the plant uptake and translocation of 238U, 226Ra and 232Th. Substantial differences were observed in the soil-plant transfer factor (TF) among these radionuclides and plant species. Lupine (Lupinus albus) exhibited the highest uptake of 238U (TF value of 3.7x10(-2)), while Chinese mustard (Brassica chinensis) had the least (0.5x10(-2)). However, in the case of 226Ra and 232Th, the highest TFs were observed for white clover (Trifolium pratense) (3.4x10(-2)) and ryegrass (Lolium perenne) (2.1x10(-3)), respectively. 232Th in the tailings/soil mixture was less available for plant uptake than 226Ra or 238U, and this was especially evident for Chinese mustard and corn (Zea mays). The root/shoot (R/S) ratios obtained for different plants and radionuclides shown that Indian mustard had the smallest R/S ratios for both 226Ra (5.3+/-1.2) and 232Th (5.3+/-1.7), while the smallest R/S ratio for 238U was observed in clover (2.8+/-0.9).
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- S B Chen
- Research Center for Eco-environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 18 Shuangqing Road, Beijing 100085, PR China
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Chen HL, Hu QH, Liang WQ. Effect of Pluronic on cellular uptake of cationic liposomes- mediated antisense oligonucleotides. Pharmazie 2004; 59:131-3. [PMID: 15025182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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Cationic liposomes modified by different Pluronic block copolymers were prepared. The influence of Pluronic on the cellular uptake of antisense oligonucleotides (ODN) based on cationic 3beta[N-(N', N'-dimethylaminoethan)-carbamoyl] cholesterol (DC-Chol) liposomes was studied by flow cytometric analysis. It showed that DC-Chol liposomes containing Pluronic gave 1.7-2.3 times higher capacity of cellular uptake of ODN, despite the diminution of ODN loading efficiency. The level of improvement by Pluronic is related to the hydrophobic propylene oxide (PO) units Pluronic contains as well as the lipophile/hydrophile value of the molecule. This preliminary study indicated that modifying liposomes with another excipient is a useful pharmaceutical technique to improve ODN delivery.
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- H L Chen
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, PR China
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Fu Y, Hu QH, Willander M. Wave packet transmission in a ZnO nanorod under the influence of repulsive/attractive scattering center. J Nanosci Nanotechnol 2004; 4:91-93. [PMID: 15112548 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2004.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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We study electron wave packet propagation and scattering in ZnO nanorods. By solving the time-dependent three-dimensional Schrödinger equation, we were able to describe propagation and dynamics of the scattering process of the wave packet by ionized impurities. Scattering behavior of the wave packet by an attractive/repulsive scattering center is clearly demonstrated.
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- Y Fu
- Department of Physics, Chalmers University of Technology and Gothenburg University, S-412 96 Göteborg, Sweden
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Hu QH, Liang WQ. A comparative study of electroporation and iontophoresis for percutaneous penetration of naproxen. Pharmazie 2003; 58:192-4. [PMID: 12685812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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Using side-by-side compartment diffusion cell and rat skin, the in vitro percutaneous penetration of naproxen by electroporation and iontophoresis with different energy was investigated and compared. Both electroporation and iontophoresis could obviously increase the penetration of naproxen through rat skin. The enhancing effect of electroporation was not always better than that of iontophoresis. The enhancing effect was dependent on the energy of the electrical field.
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- Q H Hu
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P.R. China.
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Bai JZ, Ban Y, Bian JG, Chen AD, Chen HF, Chen HS, Chen JC, Chen XD, Chen YB, Cheng BS, Chi SP, Chu YP, Choi JB, Cui XZ, Dai YS, Dong LY, Du ZZ, Dunwoodie W, Fu HY, Fu LP, Gao CS, Gu SD, Guo YN, Guo ZJ, Han SW, Han Y, Harris FA, He J, He JT, He KL, He M, He X, Hong T, Heng YK, Hu GY, Hu HM, Hu QH, Hu T, Huang GS, Huang XP, Huang YZ, Izen JM, Ji XB, Jiang CH, Jin Y, Jones BD, Kang JS, Ke ZJ, Kim HJ, Kim SK, Kim TY, Kong D, Lai YF, Li D, Li HB, Li HH, Li J, Li JC, Li PQ, Li QJ, Li RY, Li W, Li WG, Li XN, Li XQ, Liu B, Liu F, Liu F, Liu HM, Liu J, Liu JP, Liu TR, Liu RG, Liu Y, Liu ZX, Lou XC, Lu GR, Lu F, Lu JG, Lu ZJ, Luo XL, Ma EC, Ma JM, Malchow R, Mao HS, Mao ZP, Meng XC, Mo XH, Nie J, Nie ZD, Olsen SL, Paluselli D, Park H, Qi ND, Qi XR, Qian CD, Qiu JF, Que YK, Rong G, Shao YY, Shen BW, Shen DL, Shen H, Shen XY, Sheng HY, Shi F, Shi HZ, Song XF, Suh JY, Sun HS, Sun LF, Sun YZ, Tang SQ, Toki W, Tong GL, Varner GS, Wang J, Wang JZ, Wang L, Wang LS, Wang P, Wang PL, Wang SM, Wang YY, Wang ZY, Wei CL, Wu N, Xi DM, Xia XM, Xie XX, Xu GF, Xu Y, Xue ST, Yan WB, Yan WG, Yang CM, Yang CY, Yang GA, Yang HX, Yang W, Yang XF, Ye MH, Ye SW, Ye YX, Yu CS, Yu CX, Yu GW, Yuan Y, Zhang BY, Zhang C, Zhang CC, Zhang DH, Zhang HL, Zhang HY, Zhang J, Zhang JW, Zhang L, Zhang LS, Zhang P, Zhang QJ, Zhang SQ, Zhang XY, Zhang YY, Zhang ZP, Zhao DX, Zhao HW, Zhao J, Zhao JW, Zhao M, Zhao PP, Zhao WR, Zhao YB, Zhao ZG, Zheng JP, Zheng LS, Zheng ZP, Zhou BQ, Zhou GM, Zhou L, Zhu KJ, Zhu QM, Zhu YC, Zhu YS, Zhu ZA, Zhuang BA, Zou BS. Measurements of the cross section for e(+)e(-) --> hadrons at center-of-mass energies from 2 to 5 GeV. Phys Rev Lett 2002; 88:101802. [PMID: 11909342 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.88.101802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2001] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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We report values of R = sigma(e(+)e(-)-->hadrons)/sigma(e(+)e(-)-->mu(+)mu(-)) for 85 center-of-mass energies between 2 and 5 GeV measured with the upgraded Beijing Spectrometer at the Beijing Electron-Positron Collider.
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- J Z Bai
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing 100039, People's Republic of China
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Niimi H, Yamaguchi S, Hu QH, Zhuang FY. Microvascular vasodilatory responses to electric acupuncture in rat brain under acute hemorrhagic hypotension. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2001; 23:191-5. [PMID: 11321440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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The present experiment attempted to evaluate the effect of electrical acupuncture on the cerebral microcirculation in anesthetized rats, using fluorescence videomicroscopy. Changes in the pial arteriolar diameter under acute hemorrhagic hypotension were examined quantitatively. The present results suggest that acupuncture may be effective in improving the cerebral microcirculation in hemorrhagic hypotension.
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- H Niimi
- Department of Vascular Physiology, National Cardiovascular Center Research Institute, Suita, Osaka, Japan.
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Cheng SX, Hu QH. [Cardioprotective effect of exogenous phosphocreatine in patients undergoing open heart surgery]. Hunan Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao 2001; 26:353-5. [PMID: 12536735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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Twenty patients with rheumatic heart valve disease undergoing valve replacement were randomly divided into 2 group (n = 10): phosphocratine (neoton) group (group CP) in which 4.0 g neoton was used intravenously 2 days before operation and control group (group C) in which 5% G. S instead of neoton. The results showed that spontaneous recovery rate of heart beat in group CP was significantly higher than that in group C; requirement of inotropic drugs, serum MDA value and ultrastructural changes of myocardium were less in group CP than those in group C. There were no differences in release of myocardial enzymes and myocardial ATP content between 2 groups. It is suggested that neoton is an effective cardioprotective drug.
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- S X Cheng
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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Gao JQ, Hu QH, Liang WQ. The synergistic effect of laurocapram pretreatment and iontophoresis on the percutaneous permeation of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in vitro. Pharmazie 2000; 55:467. [PMID: 10907261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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- J Q Gao
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P. R. China.
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Du YP, Hu QH, Wang JZ, Wang DX. [Effect of ET-1 antisense oligodeoxynucleotide on the hemodynamics of normal and experimental hypertensive rats]. Sheng Li Xue Bao 1999; 51:413-8. [PMID: 11498969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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It was previously found that a phosphorothioated antisense oligodeoxynucleotide (ETASODN) significantly inhibits production of endothelin-1 (ET-1). The purpose of the present study was to determine whether intracerebroventricular injection of ETASODN targeted to prepro-ET-1 is capable of exerting the same preventing effect on the aorta narrowing of experimentally modeled hypertensive rats. Radioimmunoassay showed that ET-1 level in the brain stem of hypertensive rats was significantly elevated. In addition to down-regulating the ET-1 level, astisense could also reduce mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate and LVSP in model rats. The antisense also down-regulated the ET-1 level in hypothalamus and brain stem, reducing MAP in normal control rats. After treatment with the antisense, the value of delta MAP was markedly lowered in experimental hypertensive rats as compared to the control ones. Thus it appears that (1) ET-1 might play an important role in central cardiovascular regulation in rats and (2) antisense ETASODN might be used in treatment of hypertension via inhibiting ET-1 production.
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- Y P Du
- Department of Pathophysiology, Tongji Medical University, Wuhan 430030
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Miao H, Xue QF, Hu QH, Zhang H, Wang LR, Niimi H, Zhuang FY. In situ expression of ICAM-1 and its mRNA in the lung tissue of asthmatic rats. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 1997; 17:325-31. [PMID: 9493901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In situ expression of ICAM-1 and ICAM-1 mRNA on the lung tissue of asthmatic rats was studied by immunohistochemical staining and in situ hybridization, respectively. The results showed that in normal rats ICAM-1 expression was rare on the endothelium of pulmonary artery and vein, and on the bronchial and alveolar epithelium. The distribution of ICAM-1 expression on the different part of lung tissue of asthmatic rats was similar to that of normal rats, but the level of ICAM-1 expression was significantly increased on the endothelium of pulmonary artery (EPA) and vein (EPV), bronchial epithelium (BEP) and alveolar epithelium (AEP) compared with those of normal and sensitized controls. The distribution and expression of ICAM-1 mRNA on the different part of lung tissue of normal and asthmatic rats were similar to that of ICAM-1 expression. In asthmatic rats, the expression of ICAM-1 mRNA on AEP and EPV was increased significantly compared with those of normal and sensitized controls. It is concluded that the increase of ICAM-1 expression on endothelium of pulmonary vessels, epithelium of broncheoli and alveoli may play an important role of inflammatory cell infiltration in asthmatic rats, and the increased expression of ICAM-1 in asthmatic rats was caused by the increase of expression of ICAM-1 mRNA.
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- H Miao
- Department of Biorheology, China-Japan Friendship Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Bai JZ, Bian JG, Chai ZW, Chen GP, Chen HF, Chen JC, Chen SM, Chen Y, Chen YB, Chen YQ, Cheng BS, Cheng ZD, Cui XZ, Ding HL, Ding WY, Du ZZ, Fan XL, Fang J, Gao CS, Gao ML, Gao SQ, Gu JH, Gu SD, Gu WX, Gu YF, Guo YN, Han SW, Han Y, He J, He JT, He M, Hu GY, Hu JL, Hu QH, Hu T, Hu XQ, Huang XP, Huang YZ, Jiang CH, Jin S, Jin Y, Kang SH, Ke ZJ, Lai YF, Lan HB, Lang PF, Li J, Li PQ, Li Q, Li RB, Li W, Li WD, Li WG, Li XH, Li XN, Lin SZ, Liu HM, Liu J, Liu JH, Liu Q, Liu RG, Liu Y, Liu ZA, Lu F. Structure Analysis of the fJ(1710) in the Radiative Decay J/ psi --> gamma K+K-. Phys Rev Lett 1996; 77:3959-3962. [PMID: 10062352 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.77.3959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Xie JY, Liu MF, Hu QH. [Experimental study on effect of kang ai-bao II to cancer cells with cell CT analysis in mice]. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1995; 15:293-5. [PMID: 7640505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The result of the experiment indicated that Kang Ai-bao II ([symbol: see text] II) had a destructive effect on DNA and RNA of cancer cells. Our study provided the basis for the clinical practice. The effect of Kang Ai-bao II on U14 cancer cell in C57 BL mice was investigated with confocal laser scanning microscopy.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/pharmacology
- DNA Damage
- DNA, Neoplasm/drug effects
- Drugs, Chinese Herbal/pharmacology
- Garlic
- Male
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Microscopy, Confocal
- Neoplasms, Experimental/genetics
- Neoplasms, Experimental/pathology
- Plants, Medicinal
- RNA, Neoplasm/drug effects
- Tumor Cells, Cultured
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- J Y Xie
- Inst. of Basic Theory of TCM, China Academy of TCM, Beijing
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Hu QH, Wang DX. Both hypoxic endothelial cell conditioned medium and hypoxia elevate intracellular free calcium in pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells. J Tongji Med Univ 1994; 14:200-3. [PMID: 7760427 DOI: 10.1007/bf02897667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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By using Ca(2+)-sensitive fluorescent probe, Fura- 2, the effects of endothelial cell-conditioned medium and hypoxia on intracellular free calcium ([Ca2+]i) in cultured pulmonary artery smooth muscle cell (PASMC) were studied. Normoxic porcine pulmonary artery endothelial cell-conditioned medium (NPAECCM) obviously elevated [Ca2+]i in PASMC, whereas the hypoxic porcine pulmonary artery endothelial cell conditioned medium (HPAECCM) significantly elevated [Ca2+]i in PASMC much more than NPAECCM. Both the effects of NPAECCM and HPAECCM were dependent on the cultured endothelial cell extracellular calcium concentrations, ranged from 1.8 mmol/L to 2.4 mmol/L. Meanwhile, hypoxia directly increased, which was partially inhibited by verapamil, [Ca2+]i in PASMC through Ca2+ influx pathway. The data suggest that the augmented regulation of endothelial cell on PASMC via Ca2+ second messenger system and the hypoxia-induced Ca2+ influx into PASMC, particularly the former, may be components of mechanisms underlying hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction and chronic pulmonary hypertension.
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- Q H Hu
- Department of Pathophysiology, Tongji Medical University, Wuhan
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Hu QH, Wang DX, Zhang Y, Wang JX, Chen RS. [Effect of ATP on cytosolic free calcium in single porcine pulmonary artery endothelial cell in primary culture]. Sheng Li Xue Bao 1994; 46:405-8. [PMID: 7973833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Effect of ATP on cytosolic free calcium ([Ca2+]i) in single porcine pulmonary artery endothelial cell was studied. Using a dual-wavelength excitation fluorescence spectrophotometer, it was found that ATP evoked a rapid rise in [Ca2+]i followed by a slightly maintained increase. Removal of extracellular Ca2+ abolished the maintained increase without obvious effect on the initial transient. These results suggest that ATP stimulates both calcium release from intracellular calcium pool (s) and calcium influx across the plasma membrane.
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- Q H Hu
- Department of Pathophysiolgy, Tongji Medical University, Wuhan
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Hu QH, Wang DX. [Calcium oscillations]. Sheng Li Ke Xue Jin Zhan 1994; 25:131-6. [PMID: 7973572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Hu QH, Wang DX, Zhang Y, Wang JX, Chen RS. ATP evokes calcium transients in single pulmonary artery endothelial cell in primary cultures. J Tongji Med Univ 1994; 14:42-4. [PMID: 7877193 DOI: 10.1007/bf02888057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Effects of ATP on cytosolic free calcium ([Ca2+]i) in single porcine pulmonary artery endothelial cell were studied. Using a dual-wavelength excitation microflurometry, it was found that ATP evoked a rapid transient in [Ca2+]i which was then followed by a maintained elevation of [Ca2+]i. The removal of extracellular Ca2+ abolished the maintained plateform, but exerted no obvious effect on the initial-transient. These results suggest that ATP stimulates both calcium release from intracellular calcium pool(s) and calcium influx across the plasma membrane from extracellular space.
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- Q H Hu
- Department of Pathophysiology, Tongji Medical University, Wuhan
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Hu QH, Wang DX. [Regulation of cytosolic calcium in vascular endothelial cells]. Sheng Li Ke Xue Jin Zhan 1993; 24:149-51. [PMID: 8211068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Alteration of cytosolic free calcium ([Ca2+]i) in hypoxia was studied with fluorescent probe, Fura-2 in cultured porcine pulmonary arterial endothelial cells. It was found that hypoxia caused by bubbling the cell suspension with 100% N2 increased [Ca2+]i in endothelial cells by 90 +/- 20% (n = 8, P < 0.05), but didn't affect that in a Ca(2+)-free buffer, La3+ (2 x 10(-5) mol/L) inhibited the hypoxia-induced increment in [Ca2+]i, whereas verapamil (10(-8) mol/L) didn't. These findings suggest that hypoxia could induce Ca2+ influx in pulmonary arterial endothelial cells, which might play an important role in vascular response to hypoxia.
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- Q H Hu
- Department of pathophysiology, Tongji Medical University, Wuhan
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