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Objective To explore the correlation between serum glycosylated hemoglobin(HbA1c),lym-phocyte activation gene-3(LAG-3)and thyroid nodules in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods A total of 120 T2DM patients with thyroid nodules admitted to the Third Hospital of Hebei Medi-cal University from July 2021 to July 2022 were included as the study group,and 100 simple T2DM patients(without thyroid nodules)were included as the control group during the same period.According to the patho-logical examination results of thyroid nodules,the study group was grouped into a benign nodule group(85 ca-ses)and a malignant nodule group(35 cases).Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay was applied to detect the serum LAG-3 level of all study subjects.Fully automated glycated hemoglobin analyzer was applied to detect HbA1c level in all study subjects.Spearman method was applied to analyze the correlation between serum HbA1c,LAG-3,and thyroid imaging report and data system(TI-RADS)scores in patients with T2DM and thyroid nodules.Multivariate Logistic regression was applied to analyze the influencing factors of T2DM with thyroid nodules.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was applied to analyze the diagnostic value of HbA1c and LAG-3 levels in T2DM with thyroid nodules.Results Compared with the control group,the level of HbA1c in the study group was obviously higher(P<0.05),while the level of LAG-3 was obviously lower(P<0.05).Compared with the benign nodule group,the serum LAG-3 level in the malignant nodule group was obviously lower(P<0.05),while the level of LAG-3 was obviously lower(P<0.05).Spearman analysis showed a positive correlation between HbA1c level and TI-RADS score in T2DM patients with thyroid nod-ules(r=0.378,P<0.001),while the serum LAG-3 level was negatively correlated with TI-RADS score(r=-0.472,P<0.001).The results of multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that HbA1c was a risk factor for the occurrence of thyroid nodules in T2DM patients(P<0.05),and LAG-3 was a protective factor for the occurrence of thyroid nodules in T2DM patients(P<0.05).The combination of HbA1c and LAG-3 in the diagnosis of T2DM with thyroid nodules was superior to their individual diagnosis(Zcombination-HbA1c=2.542,P=0.011;Zcombination-LAG-3=3.098,P=0.002).Conclusion Patients with T2DM combined with thyroid nodules have obviously lower serum LAG-3 level and higher HbA1c level,and the two are related to the malignancy of thyroid nodules.
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Objective:To analyze the expression of tubulin-tyrosine ligase-like 12 (TTLL12) in hilar cholangiocarcinoma and its adjacent tissues, and to explore the relationship between TTLL12 and clinicopathological features and prognosis of patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma.Methods:The carcinoma tissues and paracancerous tissues of 45 patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma who had been operated in Qingdao Municipal Hospital from January 2016 to December 2020 were collected to prepare paraffin sections, including 27 males and 18 females, aged (58.8±8.5) years. The expression of TTLL12 and Ki-67 was detected by immunohistochemical staining. According to TTLL12 expression in cancer tissues, 45 patients were divided into negative group ( n=15) and positive group ( n=30). The relationship between TTLL12 positive expression and clinicopathological features such as lymph node metastasis and tumor differentiation was analyzed. The correlation between TTLL12 and Ki-67 expression in cancer tissues was analyze by Spearman correlation analysis. Kaplan-Meier method was used for survival analysis, and log-rank test was used to compare the survival rate. Results:Immunohistochemical staining showed that the expression of TTLL12 and Ki-67 in 45 patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma was significantly higher than that in paracancerous tissues. The expression of TTLL12 in hilar cholangiocarcinoma was positively correlated with that of Ki-67 (correlation coefficient was 0.601, P<0.001). The positive expression rates of TTLL12 and Ki-67 in 45 cases of hilar cholangiocarcinoma were 66.7% (30/45) and 77.8% (35/45), respectively, which were higher than those in adjacent tissues 11.1% (5/45) and 15.6% (7/45), and the differences were statistically significant ( χ2=11.25, 29.01, both P<0.001). The positive expression of TTLL12 and Ki-67 in hilar cholangiocarcinoma was correlated with lymph node metastasis and tumor differentiation (all P<0.05). The median overall survival time was 44 months in TTLL12 negative group and 21 months in TTLL12 positive group. The 5-year survival rate of TTLL12 carcinoma tissue negative expression group was 33.1%, which was better than that of TTLL12 carcinoma tissue expression positive group (18.3%), and the difference was statistically significant ( χ2=6.12, P=0.013). Conclusions:The expression of TTLL12 in hilar cholangiocarcinoma was higher than that in paracancerous tissues, and there was a positive correlation between TTLL12 and Ki-67 in carcinoma tissues. The positive expression of TTLL12 is closely related to tumor differentiation, lymph node metastasis and poor prognosis of patients. TTLL12 may be a marker for predicting the prognosis of patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma.
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Objective To construct quality evaluation indicators for perioperative nursing in heart transplantation,and to provide standard and professional quantitative bases for monitoring and management of perioperative nursing quality.Methods This study was conducted based on the frame work of the three-dimensional"structure-process-outcome"quality model,using literature review,Delphi method and analytic hierarchy to determine the content of the indicators,and the weight of each index.Results A total of 22 experts from 14 qualified heart transplantation hospitals were included,and a total of 2 rounds of consultations were conducted.The effective recovery rates of 2 rounds of expert consultation questionnaires were 100%.The authority coefficients were 0.817.The variation coefficients of each item ranged from 0.025~0.169 and 0.039~0.157.The Kendall harmony coefficients were 0.126 and 0.225(P<0.001).The final evaluation indicators for perioperative nursing quality in heart transplantation included 3 first-level indicators,12 second-lever indicators and 59 third-level indicators.Conclusion The evaluation indicators of perioperative nursing quality in heart transplantation was scientific,comprehensive and specialized,which can provide references for the evaluation of perioperative nursing quality in heart transplantation.
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Objective To explore the clinical effect of amniotic membrane transplantation combined with entropion correction for ocular surface and eyelid burns.Methods A total of 80 patients with ocular surface injury and lower eyelid entropion caused by chemical or thermal burns who received surgical treatment in our hospital were selected as the research objects.All patients received amniotic membrane transplantation combined with entropion correction.All patients were examined by slit-lamp microscope and photographed before and 8 weeks after surgery.The visual acuity changes,tear film rupture time and serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF),trans-forming growth factor β1(TGF-β1)and insulin growth factor 1(IGF-1)were compared before and 8 weeks after surgery.Eight weeks after surgery,exfoliated epithelial cells of the central cornea and limbus were collected and analyzed by PAS staining and immunofluorescence staining.Results At 8 weeks after surgery,the patient's ocular surface condition recovered well,eyelid entropion was successfully corrected,postoperative visual acuity was significantly better than that before surgery(P<0.05).Compared with before surgery,the tear film rupture time 8 weeks after surgery was significantly prolonged(P<0.05),and the serum VEGF,TGF-β1 and IGF-1 levels 8 weeks after surgery were significantly increased(P<0.05).PAS staining showed that there was no goblet cell in the central cornea and limbus.Immunofluorescence staining showed that cytokeratin 12(CK12)was highly expressed in the corneal epithelial cells,and low expressed in corneal limbal epithelial cells near the cornea.Conclusion Amniotic membrane transplantation combined with entropion correction has a significant therapeutic effect on patients with ocular burn,which can promote ocular surface repair,correct entropion,improve postoperative visual acuity,and achieve self-amplification of cornea stem cells.It is a safe and effective treatment method.
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OBJECTIVE@#To analyze the important effect of 3D printing personalized lumbar support on lumbar pain and lumbar function in patients with lumbar disc herniation.@*METHODS@#From October 2018 to May 2021, 60 patients initially diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation were selected and divided into an observation group and a control group, with 30 patients in each group. Among them, there were 18 males and 12 females in the observation group;the age ranged from 24 to 56 years old, with an average of (45.23±6.07) years old. The course of disease ranged from 1 to 24 months, with an average of(6.25±0.82) months, and rehabilitation treatment was carried out by wearing 3D printed personalized lumbar support. There were 19 males and 11 females in the control group;the age ranged from 25 to 57 years old, with an average of (42.78±7.58) years old. The course of disease ranged from 1 to 24 months, with an average of (6.72±1.36) months, and rehabilitation treatment is carried out by wearing traditional lumbar protective equipment. The Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scores, lumbar Oswestry dysfunction index (ODI) and visual analogue scale (VAS) were evaluated and compared between the two groups before and 1 course after treatment (3 weeks).@*RESULTS@#There was no statistically significant difference in JOA, ODI, and VAS between two groups before treatment (P>0.05). After one course of treatment (3 weeks), JOA scores of both groups was increased compared to before treatment (P<0.05), while ODI and VAS decreased compared to before treatment (P<0.05). After treatment, JOA score of observation group was higher than that of control group (P<0.05), while ODI and VAS scores were lower than those of control group. No adverse events occurred in both groups.@*CONCLUSION@#The application of 3D printing personalized lumbar support can effectively alleviate the pain of patients with lumbar disc herniation and improve their lumbar function of patients.
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Femenino , Masculino , Humanos , Adulto Joven , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral/cirugía , Impresión Tridimensional , Tecnología , Ortopedia , Dolor de la Región LumbarRESUMEN
AIM To prepare cucurbitacin B nanosuspensions,and to investigate their in vivo pharmacokinetics.METHODS The nanosuspensions were prepared by high-pressure homogenization method.With stabilizer type,stabilizer-drug ratio and homogeneous frequency as influencing factors,particle size and PDI as evaluation indices,the formulation was optimized by single factor test,after which the solubility and stability were determined,and crystalline form analysis was performed.Eighteen rats were randomly assigned into three groups and given intragastric administration of the 0.5%CMC-Na suspensions of cucurbitacin B,physical mixture and cucurbitacin B nanosuspensions(10 mg/kg),respectively,after which blood collection was made at 0.5,1,2,3,4,8,10,12 h,UPLC-MS/MS was adopted in the plasma concentration determination of cucurbitacin B,and main pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated.RESULTS The optimal formulation was hydroxypropyl cellulose+sodium dodecyl sulfate(1 ∶ 1)as stabilizer,3 ∶ 1 for stabilizer-drug ratio,80 MPa for homogeneous pressure,and 12 times for homogeneous frequency,the average particle size,PDI and Zeta potential were 200 nm,0.140 and-32 mV,respectively.The nanosuspensions demonstrated obviously higher solubility than that of raw medicine and physical mixture,along with good stability within 6 months.Cucurbitacin B existed in the nanosuspensions in an amorphous state.Compared with raw medicine and physical mixture,the nanosuspensions displayed shortened tmax(P<0.01),prolonged t1/2(P<0.05,P<0.01),and increased Cmax,AUC0-t,AUC0-∞(P<0.01),whose relative bioavailability was enhanced to 4.32 times as compared with that of raw medicine.CONCLUSION Nanosuspensions can improve the dissolution rate and oral bioavailability of cucurbitacin B.
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A group of compounds structurally related to tetrahydrocannabinol or capable of binding to cannabinoid receptors are collectively referred to as cannabinoids. Cannabinoids can be divided into plant derived cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids, and endogenous cannabinoids. Δ-9-THC is the only psychoactive compound in plant cannabinoids. Cannabis with Δ-9-THC>0.3% is internationally listed as a prohibited drug, while cannabis with Δ-9-THC<0.3% is industrial cannabis. Due to its low addiction and high commercial value, it is allowed to be added to food in many countries. More and more industrial cannabis foods become popular, and the detection/analysis of cannabinoid compounds in cannabis foods is particularly important; In addition to industrial cannabis, which is widely used in food, there are also various new drugs, synthetic cannabinoids, disguised as conventional food, which can cause the social problems and increase the food safety risks. This article will elaborate on the regulatory status of cannabinoid compounds in food, In order to promote the safety supervision of the domestic cannabis food.
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@#In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has developed rapidly, with improved computing power and algorithms, which has greatly facilitated the collection and processing of biological, chemical information and clinical data, injecting new vitality into the research and development of new drugs.In this review, we began with a brief overview of the development and the main algorithms of AI in drug discovery.Then we elaborated through several specific cases on the various scenarios of AI application, including target identification, protein structure prediction, hit generation and optimization etc.Finally, we focused on a recent example to discuss the high efficiency of "end-to-end" application of AI.
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ObjectiveIn order to ensure the food safety of cultured aquatic products in China, strengthen the supervision and improve detection efficiency, a high-throughput screening method for drug residues in aquatic products by mass spectrometry is to be developed. MethodsLiquid chromatography-electrostatic field track well high resolution mass spectrometry and C18 column were used to separate and collect the information of ion fragments and retention time of 195 veterinary drug standards in positive ion mode, and drug residues in aquatic products were extracted by organic solvents. ResultsThe mass spectrum database and detection methods of 195 veterinary drug standards were established, and a pre-treatment method was developed for extracting veterinary drug residues from aquatic products by acetonitrile and ethyl acetate. The detection method was sensitive, accurate, simple and rapid, and the adding standard recovery of more than 80% compounds reached 70%‒110%. ConclusionThe establishment of this method can quickly and massively screen drug residues in aquatic products, provide technical support for food safety risk monitoring and supervision, cope with the increasing demand for aquatic products and aquaculture volume year by year, and provide a theoretical basis for the subsequent development of mass spectrometry high-throughput detection methods.
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ObjectiveThe study aimed to evaluate the measurement uncertainty in the determination of five cacaine anesthetics and their metabolites residues by high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). MethodsThrough the establishment of mathematical model, the sources of uncertainty were analyzed, and various components were quantified and synthesized to evaluate the influence of the uncertainty components on the measurement results. ResultsThe uncertainties of the experiments were mainly derived from calibration curve fitting, sample pretreatment, recovery rate, standard solution preparation and measurement repeatability. Furthermore, the expanded uncertainty related to the content in shrimp (k=2) was 1.18 μg‧kg-1 at 8.68 μg‧kg-1 for tricaine methanesulfonate (MS-222), 1.28 μg‧kg-1 at 9.11 μg‧kg-1 for benzocaine, 13.5 μg‧kg-1 at 91.4 μg‧kg-1 for 4-aminobenzoic acid, 12.2 μg‧kg-1 at 91.0 μg‧kg-1 for p-acetylamino benzoic acid, and 11.3 μg‧kg-1 at 95.3 μg‧kg-1 for 3-aminobenzoic acid, respectively. ConclusionThis method is suitable for the uncertainty analysis of cacaine anesthetics and their metabolites determination in aquatic products by LC-MS/MS, and can provide scientific and reliable basis for the measurement accuracy.
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OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the efficacy, safety and the risk factors affecting prognosis of high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients treated by cladribine-based intensified conditioning regimen.@*METHODS@#The clinical data of 28 patients with high-risk AML treated by cladribine in combination with busulfan plus cyclophosphamide (BuCy) intensified conditioning regimen before allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) in Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University from October 2016 to June 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. The overall survival (OS) rate, cumulative progression-free survival (PFS) rate, relapse rate, non-relapse mortality (NRM), regimen related toxicity (RRT) and risk factors affecting prognosis of the patients were analyzed.@*RESULTS@#The 1-year OS and PFS of the patients after implantation was (78.8±8.6)% and (79.8±8.1)%, while the 1-year cumulative relapse rate and NRM of the patients was 9.3% and 22.0%, respectively. The 1-year expected OS of MRD- high-risk patients before HSCT was 100%. The 1-year expected OS and PFS of the patients in pre-transplant relapse group was (46.9±18.7)% and (50.0±17.7)%, respectively. The incidence of I/II grade RRT was 39.3%. NO III/IV grade RRT were found in 28 patients. Multivariate analysis showed that pre-transplant relapse was the independent risk factor affecting OS and PFS of the patients.@*CONCLUSION@#The intensified conditioning regimen of cladribine in combination with BuCy can reduce the relapse rate of high-risk AML transplantation, and its RRT is mild, exhibiting good safety. MRD- high-risk patients before HSCT can achieve better transplant benefits, but the prognosis of patients with relapse before transplantation is not significantly improved. Therefore, for non-relapsed high-risk AML patients, this intensified conditioning regimen deserves to be considered.
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Humanos , Busulfano , Cladribina , Enfermedad Injerto contra Huésped , Trasplante de Células Madre Hematopoyéticas , Leucemia Mieloide Aguda/terapia , Estudios Retrospectivos , Acondicionamiento PretrasplanteRESUMEN
Objective @#To investigate the correlation between nocturnal sleep duration combined with snoring in the first trimester of pregnancyand small for gestational age(SGA) ,large for gestational age(LGA) .@*Methods @#Multi- variate Logistic regression model was used to analyze the association between nocturnal sleep duration ,snoring, their combined effects and SGA,LGA. @*Results @#Compared to nocturnal sleep duration 7 to 9 h in the first trimester of pregnancy,sleep duration<7 h was positively correlated with SGA in male newborn( OR = 4. 22,95% CI : 1. 69 - 10. 52) ; After stratified by snoring,the sleep duration of snoring women<7 h was positively correlated with SGA ( OR = 5. 68,95% CI : 1. 02-31. 51) ,and the sleep duration of non-snoring women<7 h was positively correlated with LGA ( OR = 2. 10,95% CI : 1. 16 -3. 81) .@*Conclusion @#Sleep duration<7 h in the first trimester of preg- nancy is a risk factor for SGA and LGA,and snoring may enhance the association between sleep duration<7 h in the first trimester of pregnancy and SGA.Pregnant women should keep adequate nocturnal sleep duration to reduce the risk of abnormal neonatal weight.
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In order to compare the standards for quinolone residues in animal-derived food in China and supervision among multiple regulatory sectors, we summarized and compared the current standards for the limits of quinolone residues in animal-derived food in China and sampling examination strategy among regulatory sectors. There were defects in the standard limits of lomefloxacin, pefloxacin, ofloxacin, and norfloxacin which have been banned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. In addition, the determination limits of those indexes in the supervision remain inconsistent across multiple regulatory sectors. Multiple regulatory sectors on food safety should perform further risk assessment on the above problems and formulate the standards for the limits of quinolone residues in animal-derived food that may be applicable in China.
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Objective@#To analyze the characteristics of young students inquiry to voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) clinics, and to provide reference for AIDS prevention and control effectiveness of local schools.@*Methods@#A total of 1 223 students aged 7-28 years were collected and characterized through HIV Testing Consulting Information Management System in Shangcheng VCT clinics during 2016-2020. The epidemic characteristics were analyzed by cross sectional studies.@*Results@#Young students accounted for 25.21%(1 223/4 852) of the total counseling population in VCT clinics from 2016 to 2020. The main reason for counseling was non high risk (28.29%, 346 cases), followed by MSM (26.41%, 323 cases) and non commercial non fixed heterosexual behavior(25.92%, 317 cases). The counseling proportion of non commercial non fixed heterosexual behavior and commercial heterosexual sex behavior declined with time( χ 2 trend =-6.04, -3.59, P <0.01). The average of HIV positive detection rate among young students was 3.03%(37 cases), which increased with time( χ 2 trend=2.45, P <0.01).@*Conclusion@#Sex education and HIV/AIDS knowledge education are necessary in primary and secondary schools. Targeted strategies are in great need in terms of MSM behavior intervention.
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Objective:To observe the effect of Dingkundan in adjuvant treatment of clinical symptoms, quality of life, immune function and prognosis of patients with radiotherapy and chemotherapy after endometrial carcinoma (EC) operation. Method:Patients were divided into control group (82 cases) and observation group (86 cases) according to random number table. A total of 75 patients in control group completed the study (4 patients fell off or lose visit, and 3 patients were eliminated), while 77 patients in observation group completed the study (5 patients fell off or lose visit, and 4 patients were deleted). After operation, patients got brachytherapy, external pelvic irradiation and chemotherapy. Patients in control group got Bazhenwan, 1 pill/time, 2 times/day, and those in observation group got Dingkundan, 7 g/time, 2 times/day. The course of treatment lasted for 4 months, and long-time follow-up data was recorded. Before treatment, and at the second and fourth month after treatment, deficiency of Qi and blood was scored. Toxic reactions after radiotherapy and chemotherapy were recorded, and incidence rate of acute and advanced radiation injury of bladder and rectum and toxicity of chemotherapeutic drugs at grade 3 or above grade 3 level were compared. And levels of T lymphocyte subsets (CD3<sup>+</sup>, CD4<sup>+</sup>, CD8<sup>+</sup> and CD4<sup>+</sup>/CD8<sup>+</sup>) were detected, European collaborative quality of life Cancer Core Scale (EORTC QLQ-C30) was evaluated, and expressions of pce125 (CA125), epididymis protein 4 (HE4), Dickkopf-related protein-1 (DKK1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and transforming growth factor-<italic>β</italic><sub>1</sub> (TGF-<italic>β</italic><sub>1</sub>) were tested before and after treatment. The follow-up was made for every three months, and the progression (recurrence/metastasis) of patients was recorded. Result:Scores of deficiency of Qi and blood in observation group were lower than those in control group at the second and fourth week after treatment (<italic>P</italic><0.01). Incidence rates of acute and advanced radiation injury of bladder and rectum and toxicity of chemotherapeutic drugs at grade 3 or above grade 3 level and incidence rates of bone marrow suppression, gastrointestinal toxicity, neurotoxicity were lower than those in control group (<italic>P</italic><0.05). Five functional dimensions and overall quality of life score based on EORTC and QLQ-C30 in observation group were higher than those in control group (<italic>P</italic><0.01), and scores of three symptom dimensions were lower than those in control group (<italic>P</italic><0.01). Levels of CD3<sup>+</sup>, CD4<sup>+</sup> and CD4<sup>+</sup>/CD8<sup>+</sup> were higher than those in the control group (<italic>P</italic><0.01), and CD8<sup>+</sup> was lower than those in the control group (<italic>P</italic><0.01). Levels of CA125, HE4, DKK1, VEGF, MMP-9 and TGF-<italic>β</italic><sub>1</sub> were lower than those in the control group (<italic>P</italic><0.01). The disease progression rate in observation group was 18.18% (14/77), which was lower than 33.33% (25/75) in control group (<italic>χ</italic><sup>2</sup>=4.572, <italic>P</italic><0.05). Conclusion:In adjuvant treatment of patients with radiotherapy and chemotherapy after EC operation, Dingkundan can reduce the symptoms of Qi and blood deficiency syndrome and side effects caused by radiotherapy and chemotherapy, improve the quality of life and immune function, inhibit the expression of tumor markers and tumor growth factor, delay the progression of tumor and improve the prognosis.
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OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the mechanism of Tojapride, a Chinese herbal formula extract, on strengthening the barrier function of esophageal epithelium in rats with reflux esophagitis (RE).@*METHODS@#Ten out of 85 SD rats were randomly selected as the sham group (n10), and 75 rats were developed a reflux esophagitis model (RE) by the esophageal and duodenal side-to-side anastomosis. Fifty successful modeling rats were divided into different medicated groups through a random number table including the model, low-, medium-, and high-dose of Tojapride as well as omeprazole groups (n10). Three doses of Tojapride [5.73, 11.46, 22.92 g/(kg•d)] and omeprazole [4.17 mg/(kg•d)] were administrated intragastrically twice daily for 3 weeks. And the rats in the sham and model groups were administered 10 mL/kg distilled water. Gastric fluid was collected and the supernatant was kept to measure for volume, pH value and acidity. Esophageal tissues were isolated to monitor the morphological changes through hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, and esophageal epithelial ultrastructure was observed by transmission electron microscopy. The expressions of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells p65 (NF-KBp65), κB kinase beta (IKKß), occludin, and zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) in the esophageal tissues were measured by immunohistochemistry and Western blot, respectively.@*RESULTS@#The gastric pH value in the model group was significantly lower than the sham group (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, gastric pH value in the omeprazole and medium-dose of Tojapride groups were significantly higher (P<0.05). A large area of ulceration was found on the esophageal mucosa from the model rats, while varying degrees of congestion and partially visible erosion was observed in the remaining groups. Remarkable increase in cell gap width and decrease in desmosome count was seen in RE rats and the effect was reversed by Tojapride treatment. Compared with the sham group, the IKKß levels were significantly higher in the model group (P<0.05). However, the IKKß levels were down-regulated after treatment by all doses of Tojapride (P<0.01 or P<0.05). The occluding and ZO-1 levels decreased in the model group compared with the sham group (Ps0.01 or Ps0.05), while both indices were significantly up-regulated in the Tojapride-treated groups (P<0.01 or P<0.05).@*CONCLUSIONS@#Tojapride could improve the pathological conditions of esophageal epithelium in RE rats. The underlying mechanisms may involve in down-regulating the IKKß expression and elevating ZO-1 and occludin expression, thereby alleviating the inflammation of the esophagus and strengthening the barrier function of the esophageal epithelium.
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Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA) with different frequencies in treating migraine.Methods: Ninety patients with migraine were divided into a low frequency electroacupuncture (LF-EA) group, a high frequency electroacupuncture (HF-EA) group and a variable frequency electroacupuncture (VF-EA) group by the random number table method. Shuaigu (GB 8), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TE 5), Taichong (LR 3), Taiyang (EX-HN 5), Fengchi (GB 20) and Ashi points were selected for all three groups. After achieving needling sensation (Deqi), the LF-EA group received 2 Hz continuous wave EA stimulation; the HF-EA group received 100 Hz continuous wave EA stimulation, and the VF-EA group received 2 Hz/100 Hz sparse-dense wave EA stimulation. The EA stimulation lasted for 30 min in all the three groups, once a day, 10 times as a course, and the clinical efficacy was evaluated after 2 consecutive courses of treatment. Results: After treatment, the total effective rates in the LF-EA group, HF-EA group and VF-EA group were 77.7%, 83.3% and 93.3%, respectively. The difference in total effective rate between the LF-EA and HF-EA groups was not statistically significant (P>0.05), but the total effective rate was significantly higher in the VF-EA group than in the LF-EA and HF-EA groups (both P<0.01). After treatment, the headache scores significantly decreased in all three groups (all P<0.01). The difference in headache score between the LF-EA and HF-EA groups was not statistically significant (P>0.05), while the score was significantly lower in the VF-EA group than in the LF-EA and HF-EA groups (both P<0.01). Conclusion: VF-EA (2 Hz/100 Hz), compared with LF-EA (2 Hz) and HF-EA (100 Hz), shows superior clinical efficacy in treating migraine.
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The paper deals with the application of intelligentialized technology in food safety supervision, and analyzes the progress in application of the technology.By comparing with the traditional supervision mode, advantages and deficiencies of intelligentialized technology in the food safety supervision are illustrated.It is concluded that the intelligentialized technology will absolutely serve as a good way of the technical support to solve food safety problems in China in the future.
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Objective To establish a scientific and objective evaluation model of the comprehensive performance of immunocolloidal gold qualitative rapid detection kits, and to provide a reference for the overall evaluation of similar products. Methods Based on the various factors affecting the performance of qualitative rapid detection kits, a comprehensive performance evaluation index system consisting of 4 first-level indicators and 18 second-level indicators was constructed.The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation (FCE) method were combined to determine the weights for the evaluation indicators and graded thresholds.The model was then used to evaluate the performance level of 6 brands of furazolidone metabolite rapid test kits. Results According to maximum membership degree principle, the evaluation of brand A, B, C, D, E and F were graded as good, excellent, middle, excellent, middle and excellent, respectively.Then the scores of 6 brands were calculated according to the hundred-mark system, and brand B had the highest score.This was consistent with the actual use experience. Conclusion The application of this model can make the evaluation results more comprehensive and accurate, providing reference for rational evaluation and selection of qualitative rapid detection kits.
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In recent years, drug therapy for insomnia has become a challenge for researchers around the world.The conventional therapeutic agents for the treatment of insomnia are benzodiazepine(BZD) and non-BZD(also known as z-drug), tricyclic antidepressants(TCA) doxepin and melatonin agonists.But because of the significant side effects of these drugs(eg.hangover, dependency, tolerance, rebound, insomnia, respiratory depression, respiratory dysfunction, cognitive dysfunction and increased anxiety), their potential to solve sleep problems is limited.Recent studies have shown that orexin-like neuropeptides are a factor in regulating the transition between awakening and sleep, helping to switch from a transitional state to a conscious state as a possible therapeutic target for the treatment of sleep disorders, with less side effects than conventional therapy.This review focuses on the progress of orexin receptor antagonists as a sleep drug.