Exploration of the relationship between the storage time of leukodepleted red blood cell and transfusion adverse reactions / 中国输血杂志

【Objective】 To explore the relationship between the storage time of leukodepleted red blood cells and transfusion adverse reactions by analyzing the occurrence of transfusion adverse reactions of patients after leukodepleted red blood cells transfusion from four hospitals. 【Methods】 By using the electronic medical record management system, the collection and transfusion dates of leukodepleted red blood cells from four hospitals in Enshi Prefecture from 2018 to 2022, as well as the information on transfusion adverse reactions, were retrieved. 【Results】 From 2018 to 2022, a total of 697 61 bags of leukodepleted red blood cells were transfused in four hospitals, resulting in 166 cases of transfusion adverse reactions, among which 93 were allergic reactions, 63 were non hemolytic febrile reactions, and 10 were others, with a total incidence rate of transfusion adverse reactions at 0.24%. The average storage time of leukodepleted red blood cells with and without transfusion adverse reactions was (20.25±6.31) and (19.88±5.50) days, respectively. With a storage time of 7 days as the threshold, the incidence of transfusion adverse reactions was the lowest for a storage time of 15~21 days. The incidence of transfusion adverse reactions of leukodepleted red blood cells in two groups (with storage days ≤21 days and >21 days) was not statistically significant(P>0.05). 【Conclusion】 Allergic reactions were the main type of transfusion adverse reaction caused by leukodepleted red blood cells, and the incidence of transfusion adverse reactions decreased and then increased with the prolongation of the storage time of leukodepleted red blood cells. There was no significant difference in the incidence of transfusion adverse reactions with leukodepleted red blood cells stored for ≤ 21 days and >21 days.

Cryopreservation Conditions of Carthamus tinctorius Seeds / 中国实验方剂学杂志

ObjectiveTo study on the suitable cryopreservation conditions of Carthamus tinctorius seeds. MethodThe germination rate，relative conductivity，soluble sugar，soluble protein， and related enzyme activities of C. tinctorius seeds， as well as the hydroxysafflor yellow A （HSYA） content in Carthami Flos after storage and breeding for four months were detected under different temperature conditions （long-term storage，medium-term storage，short-term storage，room temperature，and ultra-low temperature refrigerator），different water content （8.1%，6.6%，5.2%，and 3.9%），and different storage time （2，4，6，8， 10 months）. SPSS 20.0 was used for statistical analysis. ResultDuring the storage for 10 months，the changing trend of the germination rate of C. tinctorius seeds revealed that it was more suitable to store seeds with low water content at a lower temperature. The differences in germination rate of seeds caused by storage temperature，seeds water content， and storage time were statistically significant. After storage for 10 months，the germination rate was significantly correlated with other detection indexes. ConclusionThe proper water content of C. tinctorius seeds in long-term and medium-term storage is 5.2% or 6.6%，and that in short-term and ultra-low temperature refrigerator is 3.9% or 5.2%. As revealed by the comparison results， the optimal storage conditions for C. tinctorius seeds were long-term storage and water content of 5.2%， which resulted in the highest germination rate and content of soluble sugar and soluble protein and the lowest relative conductivity after storage for 10 months. Additionally， the content of hydroxy safflor yellow A （HSYA） in Carthami Flos obtained after breeding and regeneration for four months was higher than that obtained after room temperature storage.

Influence of the storage period on the nutritional and microbiological value of sun-dried brewer's grains / Influencia del período de almacenamiento sobre el valor nutricional y microbiológico de los granos de cervecería secados al sol / Influência do período de estocagem sobre o valor nutricional e microbiológico de grãos de cervejaria secos ao sol

Abstract Background: Brewer's grains, a by-product of the brewery industry, can be included in the diet of ruminants. However, its high humidity makes it difficult to store and preserve. Objective: To evaluate the efficiency of sun dehydration of wet brewer's grains (WBG) and the effect of storage period on its nutritional and microbiological quality. Methods: A completely randomized experimental design was used to evaluate WBG dehydration efficiency, with treatments corresponding to 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 hours of sun exposure. A second experiment was carried out using also a completely randomizeddesign to evaluated the effect of storage with the following treatments: 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 days of storage of the dry by-product. Results: Dry matter (DM) content linearly increased with dehydration period. The chemical composition of the dried brewer's grains had no effect as a function of storage period. Indigestible protein (C fraction) increased linearly but did not compromise the cumulative gas production and the in vitro digestibility of DM and protein. Storage time had no effect on fungus population. The maximum aflatoxin value was 45.5 μg/kg, and remained within acceptable limits for bovine feed. Conclusion: Dehydration of WBG in the sun is efficient to guarantee conservation and makes it possible to store the by- product. The storage of the dry by-product for 180 days does not compromise its nutritional or microbiological quality.

Resumen Antecedentes: Los granos de cervecería son un subproducto de la industria cervecera que puede ser incluido en la dieta de rumiantes; sin embargo, su alta húmedad dificulta el almacenamiento y conservación de ese producto. Objetivo: Evaluar la eficiencia de la deshidratación al sol de los granos húmedos de cervecería (WBG) y el efecto del período de almacenamiento sobre su calidad nutricional y microbiológica. Métodos: Para evaluar la eficiencia de la deshidratación de los WBG se utilizó un diseño experimental completamente al azar, con tiempos de tratamiento de 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, y 16 horas de exposición al sol. En un segundo experimento, también con diseño experimental completamente al azar, se evaluó el efecto del almacenamiento comparando los siguientes tratamientos: 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 y 180 días de almacenamiento del subproducto seco. Resultados: La materia seca (DM) del WBG presentó un efecto lineal creciente con el proceso de deshidratación. La composición química de los granos secos de cervecería no tuvo efecto en función de los tiempos de almacenamiento. La proteína no digestible (fracción C) aumentó linealmente; sin embargo, no comprometió la producción acumulativa de gas y la digestibilidad in vitro de la DM y de la proteína. El tiempo de almacenamiento no tuvo efecto sobre la población de hongos. El valor máximo de aflatoxina obtenido fue de 45,5 μg/kg y permaneció dentro de los limites aceptables para alimentación de bovinos. Conclusión: La deshidratación de WBG al sol es eficiente para garantizar la conservación del material y viabilizar su almacenamiento. El almacenamiento por 180 días de este subproducto seco no compromete su calidad nutricional y microbiológica.

Resumo Antecedentes: Os grãos de cervejaria são um subproduto que podem ser incluídos na dieta de ruminantes, no entanto sua forma úmida dificulta o armazenamento e a conservação desse produto. Objetivo: Avaliar a eficiência de desidratação ao sol dos grãos úmidos de cervejaria (WBG) e o efeito do período de armazenamento sobre a qualidade nutricional e microbiológica. Métodos: Para avaliar a desidratação do WBG, utilizou-se um delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado, sendo os tratamentos os tempos de 0 e 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 e 16 horas de exposição ao sol. Um segundo experimento foi realizado em delineamento inteiramente casualizado. Os tratamentos foram 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 e 180 dias de armazenamento do subproduto seco. Resultados: A matéria seca (DM) do WBG apresentou efeito linear crescente com o processo de desidratação. A composição química dos grãos secos de cervejaria não apresentou efeito em função dos tempos de armazenagem. A proteína indigestível (Fração C) aumentou linearmente, no entanto não comprometeu a produção cumulativa de gás e a digestibilidade in vitro da DM e da proteína. A população de fungos não apresentou efeito com o tempo de armazenamento. O valor máximo de aflatoxina obtido foi de 45,5 μg/kg e permaneceu dentro dos limites aceitáveis para a alimentação de bovinos. Conclusão: A desidratação do WBG ao sol foi eficiente em garantir a conservação do material e viabilizar o seu armazenamento. A estocagem desse subproduto seco por 180 dias não comprometeu a sua qualidade nutricional e microbiológica.

The effect of storage time on the growth of Microorganisms in Pasteurized and Unpasteurized Donor Human Milk in a tertiary hospital in Davao City: A quasi-experimental study

Background@#Donor Human Milk (DHM) is the recommended food of infants whenever mom’s own milk (MOM) is not available. However, due to the pathogenic microbiological component of DHM, concerns on the safety of the milk are inevitable. @*Objective@#To determine the effect of storage time on the microbial growth of pasteurized and unpasteurized Donor Human Milk maintained at a constant temperature of -20°C. @*Methodology@#This is a Quasi-experimental Research done in the Newborn Care Unit (NCU) and Bacteriology Section of a private tertiary hospital in Davao City. The effect of storage time to the microbial growth of pasteurized and unpasteurized DHM was determined using Friedman Test 2-way Analysis of Variance by Ranks. Pairwise comparison of microbial growth between pasteurized and unpasteurized DHM at different storage times was determined using the Mann-Whitney U test. @*Results@#Baseline DHM samples had moderately heavy bacterial growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis. There was a decrease from moderately heavy to light growth of the same species in the 24-hour storage time for both pasteurized and unpasteurized DHM. Pasteurized DHM did not have any microbial isolates at 48h, 72h, 4w, 8w and 12w while unpasteurized DHM had Acinetobacter baumanii, Staphylococcus warneri, Kocuria kristinae, and Staphylococcus saprophyticus growths. The analysis revealed that there is a statistically significant difference in the microbial growth in both pasteurized and unpasteurized DHM samples when stored at different times, χ2 (6) = 28.457, p = 0.00. @*Conclusions@#Storage time significantly interacts with the microbial growth on both pasteurized and unpasteurized DHM samples. Therefore, microbial growth in DHM samples may be affected by the length of time stored at a constant temperature of -20°C. Pasteurized DHM samples when stored at -20°C for more than 48 hours resulted to a statistically reduced microbial growth.

Effects of Peripheral Blood Different Pretreatment Methods and Preservation Time on RNA Quality / 法医学杂志

OBJECTIVES@#To evaluate the effects of different pretreatment methods and preservation time on RNA quality of peripheral blood samples, and to optimize the preservation method of peripheral blood samples.@*METHODS@#Eight pretreatment methods were used to preprocess the peripheral blood from 3 healthy unrelated individuals and the treated samples were stored at -80 ℃. Total RNA of samples was extracted using Quick-RNATM Miniprep Plus kit. DNA/RNA ShieldTM was added to peripheral blood and total RNA was extracted after preservation at -80 ℃ for 0, 5, 10, 15, 30 and 60 days, respectively. The concentration, purity and integrity of RNA were determined. Statistical analyses were performed by SPSS 22.0 software to compare the differences in RNA yield, purity and integrity among the eight pretreatment methods.@*RESULTS@#In terms of purity, leukocyte pretreated with RNAlaterTM and directly cryopreservation peripheral blood showed the worst purity. The other six methods showed better purity. In terms of yield, blood cells with DNA/RNA ShieldTM came out with the highest yield, followed by peripheral blood with DNA/RNA ShieldTM. In terms of integrity, peripheral blood preserved in PAXgene Blood RNA tube method had the best integrity. Except for peripheral blood pretreated with DNA/RNA ShieldTM and blood cells pretreated with DNA/RNA shieldTM, the other five methods had statistical differences when compared to the method by keeping peripheral blood in PAXgene Blood RNA tube. The purity of RNA stored at six-time gradients ranged from 1.815 to 1.952. With the increase of storage time, RNA yield decreased from 4.516 ng to 1.039 ng, and RNA integrity decreased from 8.533 to 7.150.@*CONCLUSIONS@#According to the results of total RNA's yield, purity and integrity, peripheral blood pretreated with DNA/RNA ShieldTM was the best pretreatment method. After the pretreatment, samples can be preserved for up to 60 days in low temperature.

Effect of leukocyte-depleted suspended red blood cells storaged for different time on patients with hematologic diseases and malignant tumors / 中国输血杂志

【Objective】 To investigate the effect of leukocyte-depleted suspended red blood cells (lds-RBCs) storaged for different time on blood transfusion effect of patients with hematologic diseases and malignant tumors, as well as to evaluate the storage quality of lds-RBCs in blood stations. 【Methods】 Seven hospitals (4 tertiary-A hospitals and 3 secondary-A hospitals), applying for blood from our blood center, were selected. Blood transfusion cases (medical record) and related data (indicators) of patients with blood diseases and malignant tumors in those hospitals from December 2018 to May 2019 were collected, including disease diagnosis (type) before transfusion, demographic characteristics, date of solo transfusion of lds-RBCs, units of lds-RBCs [(1~2)U/bag, 1 U=200 mL whole blood], different storage duration (1~5 weeks) (bar code), and hemoglobin (Hb) 48 h before and after transfusion. The efficacy of lds-RBCs (storaged for different time) transfusion in patients with hematologic diseases and malignant tumors was evaluated by statistical analysis. 【Results】 A total of 3 557 patients with hematologic diseases and malignant tumors were enrolled in this study. No significant changes were noticed in transfusion efficacy by blood transfusion unit, gender and previous transfusion history (P > 0.05). The effective rate of lds-RBCs in patients with blood diseases and malignant tumors, stratified by storage duration, i. e. storaged for >1~2 weeks, >2~3 weeks, >3~4 weeks and more than >4~5 weeks, was 78.77% vs 77.68% vs 75.06% vs 70.37%, and 79.32% vs 76.73% vs 72.79% vs 67.65%, respectively(P<0.05), with lds-RBCs of 4-5 storage weeks presenting the lowest transfusion efficacy in both groups of patients. 【Conclusion】 The storage time of most lds-RBCs supplied by our center is moren than 3 weeks, and the transfusion effect of lds-RBCs stored for 5 weeks needs further observation. In order to ensure and improve the efficacy of blood transfusion, evidence-based medicine and information management are needed to help the clinical gasp the advantageous time of blood products and shorten the storage-to-transfusion time of red blood cells.

NAT results of HBV and HCV under different vacuum collection tubes, storage temperature and storage time / 中国输血杂志

【Objective】 To verify the results of HBV DNA and HCV RNA screening under different brands of vacuum collection tubes for blood samples, storage temperature and storage time. 【Methods】 Experiment 1 was conducted as follows: blood samples were collected simultaneously from 52 voluntary blood donors using two brands(divided into group A and group B) of vacuum collection tubes for blood samples. The plasma separation of group A and group B were compared, and the effects of storage time on the NAT yield of HBV DNA and HCV RNA were statistically analyzed. Experiment 2 was conducted as follows: the effects of different storage temperature, time and tubes on the NAT yield of HBV DNA and HCV RNA samples with low viral load in group A and B were verified and compared in the simulated phlebotomy condition. 【Results】 In Experiment 1: After centrifugation, blood plasma layer and cells layer were separated completely in group A(100%, 52/52), but one sample was not well separated in group B(1/52, 1.92%). After 4 to 10 h after collection, blood samples of two groups were centrifuged and screened for HBV DNA, HCV RNA within 24 h. No positive samples were yielded and the Ct values of internal control(IC-DNA and IC-RNA) were uniform. In Experiment 2: Whole blood samples, stored for either 4 h or 6~10 h at 4 ℃ or 25℃ before centrifugation, showed no difference on the NAT-yield of HBV DNA nor HCV RNA samples with low viral load(P>0.05). Ct values of HBV DNA and HCV RNA of group A was similar to those of group B as centrifuged samples were stored for 24 h or 72~104 h at 4℃(P>0.05), but all increased as the storage time prolonged. Ct values of HBV DNA in group A increased from 33.45±0.29(24 h) to 33.82±0.08(72~104 h) and HCV RNA from 35.21±0.20 to 36.12±0.43; HBV DNA from 33.46±0.25 to 34.30±0.60 and HCV RNA from 35.47±0.24 to 36.49±0.51 in group B. 【Conclusion】 Under certain laboratory condition, different storage time, storage temperature and tubes shed few effect on the NAT-yield of HBV DNA and HCV RNA samples with low virus loads. However, it is suggested that the blood sample be detected within 72 h after centrifugation at 4 ℃ storage.

Development and comparative study of determination of Escherichia coli in different processed products of Angelicae Sinensis Radix based on fluorescence quantitative PCR / 中草药

Objective: To make quantitative analysis for the quantity of Escherichia coli in Angelicae Sinensis Radix (ASR) and its processed products. Methods: The fluorescence quantitative PCR method was established to quantitatively analyze E. coli in ASR from different processed products, different producing areas, different enterprises and different storage time. Results: The number of E. coli in different processed products was ranked as follows: ASR > ASR stir-frying with soil > ASR stir-frying with wine. And the number of E. coli in the three producing areas of ASR in Min County of Gansu Province was less than that in other producing areas. Compared with the retail enterprises, the number of E. coli in ASR and ASR stir-frying with wine was less in production and sale enterprises. Different storage time had certain effect on the number of E. coli in ASR and ASR stir-frying with wine. With the increase of storage time, the number of E. coli also increased. Plate counting method and fluorescence quantitative PCR method were carried out at the same time for some representative samples. The results showed that the results of the plate counting method were mostly negative, and the results of the fluorescence quantitative PCR were positive. Conclusion: The quantitative fluorescence PCR method established in this paper is superior to the plate counting method in specificity, sensitivity, reliability, and reporting cycle, which can provide an effective method for rapid and accurate quantitative detection of E.coli in different processed products of ASR.

Effects of storage time of bone marrow specimens on the detection results of plasma cells immunophenotyping by flow cytometry / 白血病·淋巴瘤

Objective To explore the effects of different storage time of bone marrow specimens on the expressions of different antigens in normal plasma cells (nPC) and clone plasma cells (cPC) by flow cytometry. Methods The bone marrow samples of 12 patients with multiple myeloma (MM) who were treated in Beijing Chaoyang Hospital from September 2017 to January 2018 were selected as MM group. The minimum residual disease (MRD) level in MM group was 10-3-10-2. The bone marrow samples of 12 patients without plasma cell diseases were used as control group. Bone marrow samples were anticoagulated with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid dipotassium (EDTA-K2) and stored at 2-8 °C. The fluorescent antibodies CD56, CD138, CD45, CD38, CD117, CD81 and cκ, cλ, CD45, CD38, CD19, CD27 were labeled at 0, 24, 48 and 72 h, respectively. The average fluorescence intensity (MFI) of the above 10 antigens expressed in nPC and cPC was analyzed by Diva software. The proportion and absolute count of nPC in control group and cPC in MM group were analyzed. Results In control group, when stored for 24 h, compared with 0 h, the difference of MFI of antigens in nPC was not statistically significant (P ＞ 0.05). When stored for 48 h, compared with 0 h, the MFI of CD38, CD138, CD27, cκ and cλ in nPC decreased, and the differences were statistically significant (28 943±6 591 vs. 23 569±7 587, P＝ 0.018; 1 412±399 vs. 817±223, P＝ 0.014;12 855±3 734 vs. 9 210±3 660, P＝ 0.005; 26 712±9 025 vs. 17 247±5 078, P＝ 0.026; 17 707±8 633 vs. 8 307±3 158, P ＝ 0.049); the MFI of CD45 increased, and the difference was statistically significant (7 694± 2 525 vs. 9 184±1 332, P ＝ 0.037). When stored for 72 h, compared with 0 h, the MFI of cκ and cλ increased, but the differences were not statistically significant (both P ＞ 0.05). In MM group, when stored for 24 h, compared with 0 h, the difference in MFI of antigens in cPC was not statistically significant (P＞ 0.05). When stored for 48 h, compared with 0 h, the MFI of CD38, CD138, CD81, cκ and cλ decreased, and the differences were statistically significant (16 664±11 744 vs. 10 130±10 026, P＝ 0.003; 2 041±1 145 vs. 1 371±696, P＝ 0.047; 2 679±784 vs. 1 524±1 153, P＝ 0.025; 29 102±18 138 vs. 18 372±10 327, P＝0.038; 16 314±12 728 vs. 9 752±6 271, P＝0.034). When stored for 72 h, compared with 0 h, the MFI of cκ and cλ increased, but the differences were not statistically significant (both P＞ 0.05). The absolute count of nPC and cPC gradually decreased with the prolongation of the storage time, and the difference was statistically significant (both P<0.05) when stored for 0 h and 24 h. There was no significant difference in the percentage of nPC and cPC among different storage time (all P ＞ 0.05). Conclusion Different storage time of bone marrow samples has effects on the MFI of antigens and absolute count of nPC and cPC, and the detection should be completed within 48 h.

Development of a quality index scheme and shelf-life study for whole tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) / Desenvolvimento do protocolo do Índice de Qualidade e estudo da vida útil do tambaqui

ABSTRACT The study developed a sensory scheme based on the Quality Index (QI) and estimated the shelf-life for whole tambaqui, Colossoma macropomum (Cuvier, 1818), stored in ice, assessing and determining the most appropriate chemical, physical, bacteriological and quality sensory parameters and their changes during storage time. Ninety six fish were evaluated at 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 and 22 days of ice-storage. The developed quality index (QI) showed four main quality attributes with a total of 29 demerit scores. The skin mucus and odor, as well as general appearance and ventral elasticity had a great importance for the statistical model applied, while eyes, gill mucus and dorsal elasticity showed lower significance for tambaqui QI. The pH showed few variations during the ice storage. Nitrogen bases, as well as the total count of specific spoilage bacteria, had a linear correlation with storage time. The QI proved to be efficient to assess tambaqui quality and loss of sensory quality over the storage period. The results suggest that whole, ice-stored Colossoma macropomum is fit for consumption until the 22nd day.

RESUMO O estudo desenvolveu um protocolo sensorial baseado no Método do Índice de Qualidade (IQ), estimando a vida útil do tambaqui, Colossoma macropomum, inteiro e conservado em gelo, avaliando e determinando as principais alterações físico-químicas, microbiológicas, os parâmetros sensoriais e suas alterações durante o armazenamento em gelo. Noventa e seis peixes foram avaliados no dia 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 e 22 de armazenamento em gelo. O índice de qualidade desenvolvido (IQ) apresentou quatro principais atributos de qualidade com um total de 29 pontos de demérito. O muco e odor da pele, assim como a aparência geral e elasticidade ventral, apresentaram uma maior importância para o modelo estatístico aplicado, enquanto que os olhos, muco das brânquias e elasticidade dorsal mostraram menor significância para o IQ do tambaqui. O pH apresentou poucas variações durante o armazenamento em gelo. As bases nitrogenadas voláteis totais, bem como a contagem total de bactérias específicas de deterioração, apresentaram correlação linear com o tempo de armazenamento. O IQ mostrou-se eficiente para avaliar a qualidade do tambaqui e as perdas da qualidade sensorial ao longo do período de armazenamento. Os resultados sugerem que o tambaqui, Colossoma macropomum, inteiro e conservado em gelo é considerado adequado para consumo até o 22° dia de armazenamento.

Changes of chemical compositions and sulfur dioxide residues of Gastrodiae Rhizoma with different storage times / 中国中药杂志

To study the effect of different storage time on the chemical compositions and sulfur dioxide residues of sulfur-fumigated Gastrodiae Rhizoma (GR), and provide scientific basis for solving the quality and safety issues of sulfur-fumigated traditional Chinese medicinal materials. GR, sulfur-fumigated GR and its medicinal slices were stored under the same conditions, and then 8 active ingredients and sulfur dioxide residues were measured respectively. The results showed that the content of gastrodins in sulfur-fumigated GR and its medicinal slices was significantly lower than that in the non-fumigated GR. Moreover, the content of sulfur dioxide residue in sulfur-fumigated GR was significantly higher than that in its medicinal slices. That is to say, sulfur fumigation degree had significantly higher effect on GR quality as compared with its medicinal slices. During the whole storage time (8 months), the content of the eight chemical components in GR was not changed greatly in general. However, after the storage for 4 months, the content of 8 components and sulfur dioxide residues in all of GR samples were significantly changed. In particular, the content of sulfur dioxide residue in GR medicinal materials decreased up to 50% or more.

Influence of Different Dentin Substrate (Caries-Affected, Caries-Infected, Sound) on Long-Term muTBS

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the μTBS in different dentin substrates and water-storage periods. Twenty-four dentin blocks obtained from sound third molars were randomly divided into 3 groups: Sound dentin (Sd), Caries-affected dentin (Ca) and Caries-infected dentin (Ci). Dentin blocks from Ca and Ci groups were subjected to artificial caries development (S. mutans biofilm). The softest carious tissue was removed using spherical drills under visual inspection with Caries Detector solution (Ca group). It was considered as Ci (softer and deeply red stained dentin) and Ca (harder and slightly red stained dentin). The Adper Single Bond 2 adhesive system was applied and Z350 composite blocks were built in all groups. Teeth were stored in deionized water for 24 h at 37 ºC and sectioned into beams (1.0 mm2 section area). The beams from each tooth were randomly divided into three storages periods: 24 h, 6 months or 1 year. Specimens were submitted to µTBS using EZ test machine at a crosshead speed of 1.0 mm/min. Failure mode was examined by SEM. Data from µTBS were submitted to split plot two-way ANOVA and Tukey’s HSD tests (a=0.05). The µTBS (MPa) of Sd (41.2) was significantly higher than Ca (32.4) and Ci (27.2), regardless of storage. Ca and Ci after 6 months and 1 year, presented similar µTBS. Mixed and adhesive failures predominated in all groups. The highest µTBS values (48.1±9.1) were found for Sd at 24 h storage. Storage of specimens decreased the µTBS values for all conditions.

Resumo O objetivo neste estudo foi avaliar a resistência de união à microtração (RUµT) de um sistema adesivo convencional (Adper Single Bond 2 - SB) em diferentes substratos dentinários e períodos de armazenagem. Vinte e quatro blocos de dentina foram obtidos de terceiros molares hígidos e separados aleatoriamente em 3 grupos (n=8): dentina sadia (Ds), dentina afetada (Da) e dentina infectada (Di). A Da e a Di foram submetidas ao desenvolvimento biológico artificial de cárie (S. mutans). O tecido cariado amolecido foi removido usando broca esférica sob inspeção visual com a solução Caries Detector (grupo Da). Considerou-se como Di a dentina amolecida e fortemente pigmentada de vermelho e como Da, a dentina hígida e levemente pigmentada de vermelho. O sistema adesivo SB foi aplicado de acordo com as recomendações do fabricante e blocos da resina composta Z350 foram construídos (6 mm de altura). O conjunto (dente/bloco de resina) foi armazenado em água deionizada por 24 horas a 37 °C. Estes foram seccionados em palitos (1,0 mm2 de área), que foram separados aleatoriamente em 3 períodos de armazenagem: 24 horas, 6 meses e 1 ano. Os palitos foram submetidos ao ensaio de resistência de união à microtração na máquina EZ teste a uma velocidade de 1,0 mm/min. Dados de RUµT foram submetidos à Análise de Variância 2 fatores em esquema de parcela subdividida e ao teste de Tukey (a=0,05). Os valores de resistência (MPa) da Ds (41,2) foram significativamente maiores do que os da Da (32,4) e Di (27,2), independente do tempo de armazenagem. Di e Da, 6 meses e 1ano, apresentaram valores similares de resistência de união. As falhas adesivas e mistas foram predominantes para todos os grupos. Em conclusão, os maiores valores de RUµT (48,1±9,1) foram verificados para a Ds e 24 h de armazenagem. A armazenagem diminuiu os valores de RUµT para todas as condições.

Effect of simulated transportation vibration on suspended erythrocyte quality / 军事医学

Objective To investigate the effect of vibration on the quality of suspended erythrocytes during transportation, and explore suitable experimental vibration conditions.Methods Three intensities(highway truck vibration, random vibration of fixed goods in a caterpillar, and combined wheeled vehicle vibration)were selected to simulate suspended erythrocyte transportation using electromagnetic vibration test system.Suspended erythrocytes of the same storage were randomly divided into three groups:highway truck vibration(group1),random vibration of fixed goods in a caterpillar(group 2),and combined wheeled vehicle vibration(group 3).The suspended erythrocytes were stored for 11 days and 26 days.The control group was stored with conventional methods.Suspended erythrocytes were vibrated for 1 hour,samples were collected before and after vibration,while free hemoglobin(FHb),K+,and LDH were tested.Results The changes in FHb and LDH after vibration were gradually increased with the magnitude of vibration(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in K +between the three vibration levels.The increase in FHb in suspended erythrocytes stored for 26 days was higher than 11days after random vibration of fixed goods in a caterpillar and combined wheeled vehicle vibration(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the change in FHb between day(d)26 and d 11 after highway truck vibration.Under the same magnitude of vibration,the change in LDH in the d 26 suspended erythrocytes was more significant than that of the d 11, and no significant difference was found in the change in K +between d 26 and d 11. Conclusion The damage to suspended erythrocytes after combined wheeled vehicle vibration is more obvious than that by the other two vibrations.The vibration environment of combined wheel vehicles is more suitable for simulating the vibration damage to suspended erythrocyte vibration.Suspended erythrocytes with a longer storage time have significant changes in FHb and LDH after transportation vibration, and the length of storage time of suspended red blood cells might affect the vibration injury.

Effects of vibration on red blood cells stored for different lengths of time / 军事医学

Objective To study the effect of vibration on free hemoglobin(FHb), lactic dehydrogenase(LDH), and K+concentration of red blood cells(RBCs)stored for different lengths of time.Methods Thirty-five bags of RBCs stored for different lengths of time(3,7,11,26,and 35 d,7 bags per group)were chosen as the target of research.A wheeled vehicle that could vibrate in three directions(horizontal,longitudinal,and vertical)was used to simulate RBC transportation in addition to an electromagnetic vibration test system.The RBC samples were prepared and vibrated for 0 h,or 3 h for detection and analysis of their FHb, LDH, and K+concentration.Results The FHb concentration was significantly increased after vibration(P<0.05), and tended to increase with the extension of storage time.LDH(P<0.05)and K +concentrations(P<0.05)were obviously increased with the length of storage(3,7,11,26,and 35 d), and significantly increased after vibration of 3 h.Conclusion FHb concentration is increased after vibration, and the storage time could change FHb.The vibration and storage time have great effect on LDH and K +concentrations.

Effect of storage time on serum biochemical test of rats / 中国比较医学杂志

Objective To observe the effect of different storage time on 14 blood biochemical indexes in rats. Methods Randomly selected 40 adult SD rats were included in this study. Fasting venous blood samples were collected, serum was separated, sealed, and stored in the refrigerator (4℃ and -20℃). The serum parameters were detected at 0 h,4 h,24 h,96 h and 7 d, respectively, using an automatic biochemical analyzer. A total of 14 blood biochemical indexes were detected, including alanine aminotransferase ( ALT ) , aspartate aminotransferase ( AST ) , alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total protein (TP), albumin (ALB), creatinine (CREA-J), uric acid (UA), urea nitrogen (UREA), blood glucose ( GLU) , total cholesterol ( TC) , triglyceride ( TG) , low density lipoprotein cholesterol ( LDL-C) , creatine kinase ( CK) and lactate dehydrogenase ( LDH) . The effects of serum storage time on blood biochemical results were compared. Results The trends of blood biochemical data in male and female rats were consistent. C ompared with the indexes of serum preserved at 4℃ for 0 h, the ALP was significantly reduced after storage for 4 h, 24 h, 96 h, and 7 d (P< 0. 05), ALB were significantly increased after 96 h and 7 d (P< 0. 01), CREA-J was significantly increased after 96 h, 7 d (P<0. 05), UA was significantly increased after 24 h, 9 h, and 7 d (P < 0. 01), and no significant changes in other indicators ( P> 0. 05 ) . Compared with the values of 0 h serum, the serum preserved at -20℃ showed that ALT was significantly increased after 7 d (P < 0. 01), AST significantly increased after 96 h and 7 d (P< 0. 05), TP significantly decreased after 4 h and 24 h ( P< 0. 05 ) , ALB significantly increased after 4 h, 24 h, 96 h, and 7 d ( P< 0. 01 ) , CREA-J significantly increased after 24 h, 96 h, and 7 d (P< 0. 01), UA significantly increased after 4 h, 24 h, 96 h, and 7 d (P< 0. 01), TC significantly increased after 4 h, 24 h, 96 h, and 7 d (P< 0. 01), TG significantly increased after 96 h and 7 d (P< 0. 05), CK significantly increased after 96 h and 7 d (P< 0. 05), LDH significantly increased after 96 h and 7 d ( P < 0. 05 ) , and no significant changes in other indicators ( P > 0. 05 ) . Conclusions The biochemical tests of rat serum should be immediately performed as they were collected, especially for ALP test. For the sera stored at 4℃, the test should be finished in different times:UA test in 4 hours, ALB and CREA-J test in 24 hours, and ALT, AST, TP, UREA, GLU, TC, TG, LDL-C, CK, and LDH test in 7 days.

Stability Study on 3 Pieces of Chinese Medicinal Formula after Decoction / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To preliminarily study the stability of 3 pieces of Chinese medicinal formula(CMF)after decoction, and provide reference for guaranteeing storage quality of decocted liquid and improving safety of drug use. METHODS:3 represen-tative formulas of Gegen Huangqin Huanglian decoction(A formula),Wuling powder(B formula)and Didang decoction(C for-mula)from Shanghan Zabing Lun were selected,the decocted liquid were stored under ambient temperature(25 ℃)and refrigerat-ed temperature (4 ℃) after decocting by automatic boiling-machine and packing. The microorganism,precipitation,pH and con-tents of total flavonoids,alkaloid,polysaccharide,total protein after 1,7,14,21,28 d were detected. RESULTS:Compared with the first day,contents of total flavonoids,polysaccharide in formula A at ambient temperature group were significantly in-creased on the 28th(P<0.05),content of polysaccharide in refrigerated temperature group was significantly increased(P<0.05). Content of polysaccharide in formula B at ambient temperature group was significantly decreased(P<0.05). The pH and content of total flavonoids in formula C at ambient temperature group and refrigerated temperature group were significantly increased (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Other indexes showed no obvious changes during the trial period. CONCLUSIONS:Under ambient temperature and refrigerated temperature,liquid ingredients of above decocted CMF will change when storing for 4 weeks. It indicates that the storage time of decocted CMF should not be more than 3 weeks.

The influence of specimen storage time to platelet count in unpaid blood donors of platelets / 中国输血杂志

Objective To analyse the effect of specimen storage time on platelet count in apheresis Donors,in order to choose the appropriate testing time.Methods We choose fifty healthy Unpaid Blood Donors of Platelets to test platelet count in 0,0.5,1,3,6h respectively by the blood counting instrument.Results At room temperature,the count of platelets from blood samples is relatively lower at 0 hour and the difference is significant (P ＜ 0.05).After 0.5-6 hours,the count of platelets become stabilized and not has significantly different(P＞0.05).Conclusion The count of platelets of blood samples is lower at 0 hour than 0.5-6 hours,this work suggest that the count of platelets of blood samples should be done at 0.5-6 h in order to protect platelets quality.

Lomparison of the relative indicators of RBC suspension produced by different leukocyte filter in different preservation periods / 国际检验医学杂志

Objective To comprehensively analyze the effect and various detection indicators of leucocyte depletion suspended red blood cells(RBC) prepared by different storage time and different manufacturers of leucocyte depletion instrument to provide some decision-making basis for peers .Methods Two hundreds and forty bags of suspended RBC(1 ,1 .5 ,2 U) prepared from whole blood by 4 manufacturers were randomly collected and preserved in (4 ± 2)℃ dedicated refrigerator according to different specifica-tions .Then the sterile quick-release connector was used to take 240 leucocyte depletion suspended RBC samples of same specifica-tions and different shelf lives of 0 ,7 ,14 ,21 ,28 ,35 d by different manufacturers .Their capacity ,hematocrit ,leukocyte residues ,plas-ma free hemoglobin content and hemoglobin content were detected ,and the hemolysis rate at the end of shelf life was calculated .Re-sults The effect of leucocyte depletion suspended RBC by the same manufacturer had no statistical difference among different spec-ifications (P>0 .05);the capacity and plasma free hemoglobin content in the same specification had statistical difference among difference among different manufacturers (P<0 .05);the free hemoglobin and hemolysis rate at the end of shelf life in the same manufacturer had statistical difference among different preserving time (P<0 .05) .Conclusion By comprehensive considering the results of indexes of capacity ,hematocrit ,filter time ,free hemoglobin content and hemolysis rate ,our station chose the Shandong Weigao and Fresenius disposable leucocyte depletion plastic bags for ensuring the leucocyte depletion effect ,and safety and efficacy of RBC transfusion .

Influence of storage time on DNA of Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae for accurate detection by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction

The shipment and storage conditions of clinical samples pose a major challenge to the detection accuracy of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), and Ureaplasma urealyticum (UU) when using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The aim of the present study was to explore the influence of storage time at 4°C on the DNA of these pathogens and its effect on their detection by qRT-PCR. CT, NG, and UU positive genital swabs from 70 patients were collected, and DNA of all samples were extracted and divided into eight aliquots. One aliquot was immediately analyzed with qRT-PCR to assess the initial pathogen load, whereas the remaining samples were stored at 4°C and analyzed after 1, 2, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days. No significant differences in CT, NG, and UU DNA loads were observed between baseline (day 0) and the subsequent time points (days 1, 2, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28) in any of the 70 samples. Although a slight increase in DNA levels was observed at day 28 compared to day 0, paired sample t-test results revealed no significant differences between the mean DNA levels at different time points following storage at 4°C (all P>0.05). Overall, the CT, UU, and NG DNA loads from all genital swab samples were stable at 4°C over a 28-day period.

Content Determination of the Main Active Components in Citrus chachiensis with Different Storage Time by HPLC / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for the main active components in Citrus chacheiensis with different storage time (1-19 years). METHODS:HPLC was conducted to determine the content of hesperidin:the column was Diamonsil C18 with mobile phase of methanol-acetic acid-water(35∶4∶61,V/V/V)at a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min,detection wavelength was 283 nm,col-umn temperature was 25 ℃,and the injection volume was 5 μl;the contents of nobiletin and tangeretin:the column was Diamon-sil C18 with mobile phase of water-methanol(gradient elution)at a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min,detection wavelength was 326 nm,col-umn temperature was 25 ℃,and the injection volume was 10 μl;and the content of synephrine:the column was Diamonsil C18 with mobile phase of methanol-potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution(taking 0.6 g potassium dihydrogen phosphate,1.0 g sodi-um dodecyl sulfate,1 ml glacial acetic acid dissolved to 1 000 ml)(65∶35,V/V)at a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min,detection wavelength was 275 nm,column temperature was 25 ℃,and the injection volume 20 μl. RESULTS:The linear range was 500-4 500 ng for hesperidin(r=0.999 8),38.816-388.16 ng for nobiletin(r=0.999 6),19.936-199.36 ng for tangeretin(r=0.999 5)and 640-2 560 ng for synephrine(r=0.999 9);RSDs of precision,stability and reproducibility tests were lower than 3%;recoveries were 96.42%-102.75%(RSD=2.54%,n=6),97.42%-99.95%(RSD=2.46%,n=6),99.26%-106.19%(RSD=2.31%,n=6) and 97.47%-99.76%(RSD=1.95%,n=6),respectively. CONCLUSIONS:The method is simple and stable with good reproducibility, and can be used for the contents determination of main active components in C. chacheiensis with different storage time. Pericarpi-um citri“the older the better”may be irrelevant to the change of the contents of the above-mentioned 4 active components,and it is speculated related to the release of volatile oil content to ease dryness.