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Chen LW, Wu QS, Dai XF, Dong Y, Li QZ, Fang GH, Zhang GC. [Early results of left ventricular assist device implantation for the treatment of heart failure]. ZHONGHUA YI XUE ZA ZHI 2023; 103:920-923. [PMID: 36973220 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20221121-02443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Twenty-four male patients who underwent left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation due to advanced heart failure in Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University from June 2019 to June 2022 were retrospectively included. The age of patients was 32-61 (48.4±8.4) years. Everheat-Ⅰ, HeartCon and Corheart 6 left ventricular assist systems were used in 10, 6 and 8 cases, respectively. All patients were discharged successfully without mechanical failure, thrombosis or secondary thoracotomy for hemostasis. Early postoperative hemodynamics were significantly improved, left ventricular systolic diameter was reduced, left ventricular ejection fraction was gradually improved, and no hemolysis occurred. The patients were followed up for 3 to 39 (17.9±8.6) months, the cardiac function was restored to grade Ⅰ to Ⅱ, and the 6-minute walking test distance increased significantly. Therefore, satisfactory early results can be achieved with left ventricular assist device implantation for the treatment of heart failure.
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Afoakwah N, Zhao Y, Dong Y. Biological functionality and characteristics of Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) tuber extracts. ACTA ALIMENTARIA 2023. [DOI: 10.1556/066.2022.00118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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AbstractJerusalem artichoke tuber extracts (JAE) bioactivity including anticancer, antimicrobial, and digestion-inhibiting properties were investigated. The findings showed that the extracts were able to inhibit cancer growth in the HT-29 colon cancer cell line (HT-29 cc cell line) in a dose-dependent form. The suppression of cell proliferation rose to about 78.05 ± 3.9 percent at a dose of 250 μg mL−1. The Annexin V assay showed dose-dependent DNA fragmentation and detected late apoptotic induction in the HT-29 cc cell line. Depending on the concentration, the extract was able to stop the cell cycle in the HT-29 cc cell line at the G1 phase. Also, JAE prevented the HT-29 cc cell line growth, which resulted in programmed cell death. Additionally, the extracts are potential antibacterial agents and may inhibit lipase and α-amylase.
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Franciosini G, Battistoni G, Cerqua A, De Gregorio A, De Maria P, De Simoni M, Dong Y, Fischetti M, Marafini M, Mirabelli R, Muscato A, Patera V, Salvati F, Sarti A, Sciubba A, Toppi M, Traini G, Trigilio A, Schiavi A. GPU-accelerated Monte Carlo simulation of electron and photon interactions for radiotherapy applications. Phys Med Biol 2023; 68. [PMID: 36356308 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/aca1f2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Objective. The Monte Carlo simulation software is a valuable tool in radiation therapy, in particular to achieve the needed accuracy in the dose evaluation for the treatment plans optimisation. The current challenge in this field is the time reduction to open the way to many clinical applications for which the computational time is an issue. In this manuscript we present an innovative GPU-accelerated Monte Carlo software for dose valuation in electron and photon based radiotherapy, developed as an update of the FRED (Fast paRticle thErapy Dose evaluator) software.Approach. The code transports particles through a 3D voxel grid, while scoring their energy deposition along their trajectory. The models of electromagnetic interactions in the energy region between 1 MeV-1 GeV available in literature have been implemented to efficiently run on GPUs, allowing to combine a fast tracking while keeping high accuracy in dose assessment. The FRED software has been bench-marked against state-of-art full MC (FLUKA, GEANT4) in the realm of two different radiotherapy applications: Intra-Operative Radio Therapy and Very High Electron Energy radiotherapy applications.Results. The single pencil beam dose-depth profiles in water as well as the dose map computed on non-homogeneous phantom agree with full-MCs at 2% level, observing a gain in processing time from 200 to 5000.Significance. Such performance allows for computing a plan with electron beams in few minutes with an accuracy of ∼%, demonstrating the FRED potential to be adopted for fast plan re-calculation in photon or electron radiotherapy applications.
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Shi YJ, Dong Y, Weng YH, Sun XP, Chen LX, Li XF, Kong LF. [Observation on the influnce of flood-soaking of paraffin blocks on the quality of diagnosis]. ZHONGHUA BING LI XUE ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2023; 52:61-63. [PMID: 36617911 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112151-20220608-00505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Dong Y, Ma J, Pan Y. Network Pharmacology Prediction to Explore the Potential Mechanism of Qing'E Pills. Indian J Pharm Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.36468/pharmaceutical-sciences.1086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Xu H, Zheng H, Zhang Q, Song H, Wang Q, Xiao J, Dong Y, Shen Z, Wang S, Wu S, Wei Y, Lu W, Zhu Y, Niu X. A Multicentre Clinical Study of Sarcoma Personalised Treatment Using Patient-Derived Tumour Xenografts. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2023; 35:e48-e59. [PMID: 35781406 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2022.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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AIMS Medication for advanced sarcomas has not improved for three decades. Patient-derived tumour xenografts (PDTX) are a promising solution for developing new therapies and real-time personalised medicine because of their highly effective prediction of drug efficacy. However, there is a dearth of PDTX models for sarcomas due to the scarcity and heterogeneity of the disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS A multicentre clinical collaborative study (ChiCTR-OOC-17013617) was carried out. Fresh patient tumour tissues via resection or biopsy were used for the PDTX set-up. The standard medical care chosen by the physician was given to the patient, in parallel with testing on multiple regimens. The outcomes of patients' responses and PDTX tests were compared. Comprehensive analyses were carried out to assess the clinical value of PDTX for the treatment of sarcomas. Living tissues from successfully engrafted cases were deposited into a repository. RESULTS Forty-two cases, including 36 bone sarcomas and six soft-tissue sarcomas, were enrolled; the overall engraftment rate was 73.8%. Histopathological examination showed a 100% consistency between primary tumours and tumour grafts. The engraftment rate was independent of age, gender and sampling methods, but was associated with subtypes of tumour. The outgrowth time of tumour grafts could be associated with prognosis. Major somatic mutations in tumour grafts occurred primarily in common tumour driver genes. Poor prognosis was associated with the KMT2C mutation. A drug efficacy test showed complete concordance between the PDTX model and patients' responses in 17 regimens. CONCLUSION PDTX is an ideal preclinical model for sarcomas because of its faithful preservation of the heterogeneity of the disease, a satisfactory engraftment rate and high accuracy in its prediction of drug efficacy.
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Li WD, Pang MQ, Li CQ, Xu K, Dong Y, Zhao WQ, Wang Y, Fan HN. [Hepatic cystic echinococcosis complicated with tuberculous empyema misdiagnosed as hepatic and pulmonary cystic echinococcosis: one case report]. ZHONGGUO XUE XI CHONG BING FANG ZHI ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS CONTROL 2022; 34:669-672. [PMID: 36642912 DOI: 10.16250/j.32.1374.2021199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Hepatic cystic echinococcosis is a chronic parasitic disease caused by the infection with the larvae of Echinococcus granulosus in human or animal liver tissues. As a chronic active infectious disease, tuberculous empyema mainly invades the pleural space and then causes visceral and parietal pleura thickening. It is rare to present comorbidity for hepatic cystic echinococcosis and tuberculous empyema. This case report presents a case of hepatic cystic echinococcosis complicated with tuberculous empyema misdiagnosed as hepatic and pulmonary cystic echinococcosis, aiming to improve clinicians' ability to distinguish this disorder.
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Zhang Y, Niu G, Kong S, Wei F, Wang H, Dong Y, Yu L, Guan Y, Wang H, Yu X, Yin Z, Yuan Z. Predictive Model for the Radiotherapy Induced Rib Fracture (RIRF) after Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.07.1653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Niu G, Zhang Y, Gao M, Zhao J, Wang H, Chen J, Guo X, Yu L, Guan Y, Dong Y, Yu X, Yin Z, Yuan Z, Kong S. Dosimetric Analysis of Radiation-Induced Brachial Plexopathy after Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy: The Contouring of Brachial Plexus Matters. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.07.1645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Jin S, Wang X, Dong Y, Li G, Chang X, Zhang L, Jin S. The gene LpBCP increased NaHCO 3 resistance by enhancing lignin or ROS scavenging in the Nicotiana benthamiana. PLANT BIOLOGY (STUTTGART, GERMANY) 2022; 24:1057-1065. [PMID: 35976073 DOI: 10.1111/plb.13462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Lilium pumilum is an excellent wildflower germplasm resource with high resistance to salinity stress. The gene LpBCP plays an important role in salinity tolerance of L. pumilum. Studying the molecular mechanism of salinity resistance in L. pumilum will provide insights into multiple aspects, including breeding better varieties, environmental protection, improving soil conditions, etc. Conventional methods were used to determine different physiological indicators of Nicotiana benthamiana after NaHCO3 treatment, i.e. chlorophyll content, soluble phenol content and lignin content. RT-qPCR was carried out to find expression of LpBCP in different organs and under abiotic stresses. DAB was used to detect H2 O2 in leaves in situ. A yeast two-hybrid system was used to screen for LpBCP interacting proteins. LpBCP was cloned from bulbs of L. pumilum. The highest expression of LpBCP was in roots and bulbs of transgenic plants. LpBCP-overexpressed plants showed less wilting, compared to WT plants. LpBCP transgenic plants have higher chlorophyll, soluble phenol and lignin content, and lower relative conductivity under 500 mM NaHCO3 stress. In addition, H2 O2 scavenging in transgenic plants was much improved, indicating increased resistance to NaHCO3 stress. Thirteen LpBCP-interacting proteins were screened using the yeast two-hybrid method and five were associated with salt stress. Based on our findings, LPBCP could be a key gene that can be used to improve L. pumilum salt tolerance.
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Liu BG, Xie M, Gong YT, Dong Y, Zheng GM, Wu H, Hu GZ, Bai M, Xu EP. Prevalence, resistance phenotypes, and fluoroquinolone resistance genes of Salmonella isolates from raw milk of healthy dairy cows in Henan province, China. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2022; 26:6837-6844. [PMID: 36196732 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202209_29786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Salmonella isolates have been discovered in many regions of the world. We investigated the prevalence and resistance of Salmonella isolates in raw milk of healthy dairy cows on farms in different regions of Henan Province, China. MATERIALS AND METHODS From July 2020 to November 2021, 422 raw milk samples were collected. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of 16 antimicrobial agents against 89 Salmonella strains detected from the raw milk samples were determined using the broth microdilution method, and the resistance genes for fluoroquinolones were identified using polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS Eighty-nine (21.09%) Salmonella isolates were recovered from 422 raw milk samples. The Salmonella strains exhibited high resistance to amoxicillin (100.00%), tylosin (95.50%), and lincomycin (95.50%). Additionally, tigecycline showed good activity against Salmonella, with an MIC50 of 0.25 μg/mL. All Salmonella isolates showed multidrug resistance (MDR), and >50% of the strains showed resistance to more than six antimicrobials. The strains from Jiaozuo exhibited 100% resistance to amoxicillin, terramycin, tylosin, and lincomycin. Two efflux pump genes, oqxA and oqxB, had the highest carrying rates of 66.29% and 64.04%, respectively. Additionally, the carrying rates of oqxA and oqxB were high in Shangqiu, Zhengzhou, and Jiaozuo. The carrying rates of aac(6')-Ib-cr in Shangqiu and Zhengzhou were 33.33% and 38.46%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed a high prevalence of Salmonella isolates obtained from raw milk of healthy dairy cows in different regions of Henan Province, China. The Salmonella strains exhibited various degrees of MDR. Salmonella can be transmitted to humans via consumption of contaminated raw milk; thus, the presence of resistance genes poses a potential threat to public health, highlighting the need for vigilant monitoring of Salmonella isolates.
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Song J, Dong Y, Du CH, Zhang ZY, Shen MF, Zhang Y, Zhou JH, Li SZ. [Measurement of morphological features of Oncomelania hupensis shells in Yunnan Province]. ZHONGGUO XUE XI CHONG BING FANG ZHI ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS CONTROL 2022; 34:341-351. [PMID: 36116923 DOI: 10.16250/j.32.1374.2022067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the morphological variation of Oncomelania hupensis shells in Yunnan Province, so as to provide insights into the understanding of O. hupensis genetic evolution and control. METHODS According to the O. hupensis density, geographical location, altitude, water system and environmental type, 12 administrative villages were sampled from 10 schistosomiasis-endemic counties (districts) in 3 prefectures (cities) of Yunnan Province as snail collection sites. From December 2021 to January 2022, about 200 snails were collected from each collection site, among which thirty adult snails (6 to 7 spirals) were randomly selected from each site, and the 11 morphological indexes of snail shells were measured and subjected to cluster analysis and principal component analysis. RESULTS Of O. hupensis snails from 12 localities of Yunnan Province, the longest shell (7.33 mm) was detected in snails from Yongle Village, Eryuan County, with the shortest (4.68 mm) in Dongyuan Village, Gucheng District, and the largest angle of apex (59.47°) was measured in snails from Caizhuang Village, Midu County, with the smallest (41.40°) in Qiandian Village, Eryuan County. The mean coefficient of variation was 9.075% among O. hupensis snails from 12 localities of Yunnan Province, with the largest coefficient of variation seen in the thickness of the labra brim (29.809%). Among O. hupensis snails from 12 localities of Yunnan Province, the mean Euclidean distance was 2.26, with the shortest Euclidean distance seen between O. hupensis snails from Qiandian Village of Eryuan County and Wuxing Village of Dali City (0.26), and the largest found between O. hupensis snails from Caizhuang Village of Midu County and Cangling Village of Chuxiong County (8.17). Cluster analysis and principal component analysis classified O. hupensis snails from 12 localities of Yunnan Province into three categories, including the O. hupensis snail samples from Caizhuang Village of Midu County, O. hupensis snail samples from Cangling Village of Chuxiong County, and O. hupensis snail samples from Qiandian Village of Eryuan County, Wuxing Village of Dali City, Yangwu Village of Yongsheng County, Xiaoqiao Village of Xiangyun County, Yongle Village of Eryuan County, Xiaocen Village of Dali City, Anding Village of Nanjian County, Dongyuan Village of Gucheng District, Lianyi Village of Heqing County, and Dianzhong Village of Weishan County. The variations in these three categories of snail samples were mainly measured in the principal component 2 related to the angle of apex and the thickness of the labra brim. CONCLUSIONS The variations in the Euclidean distance and morphological features of shells of O. hupensis from 12 localities of Yunnan Province gradually rise with the decrease in the latitude of the collection sites. The angle of apex is an indicator for the growth of O. hupensis whorl.
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Dong Y, Yin KN, Pi YL, Shen CA, Li F, Sun TJ, Yin DF, Huang YF. [The prevention and therapy of corneal ulcers in patients with large-area thermal burns]. [ZHONGHUA YAN KE ZA ZHI] CHINESE JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2022; 58:592-597. [PMID: 35959603 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112142-20220107-00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Objective: To evaluate the characteristics of ocular injury in patients with severe extensive thermal burns, and to explore the effective methods to prevent and treat corneal ulcers related to severe burns. Methods: A retrospective case series study. Between 2010 and 2019, Sixteen severe thermal burn patients with burn sizes>70% of the total body surface area involving the ocular region were admitted to the Burns and Plastic Surgery Division of Chinese PLA General Hospital, and consult with Ophthalmology Division. There were deep second-degree to fourth-degree burns in the eyelids. In the eleven surviving patients, 22 eyes presented ectropion. Eyelid full-thickness skin grafting (EFTSG) combined with or without tarsorrhaphy was performed in 20 eyes due to severe corneal exposure. Two eyes received partial blepharorrhaphy because of mild ectropion. The ocular manifestations and treatment outcomes were reviewed and assessed. Results: The majority of the patients were youth, and the average age was (36.8±10.4) years. The burn area was 84.0%±9.1% of the body surface area. Corneal ulcers secondary to lagophthalmos occurred at (35.1±15.6) days after burning in 75% (24/32) of eyes. Perforation was found in 18.8% (6/32) of eyes. Among the 22 operated eyes, the corneal ulcer was repaired in all 9 eyes receiving EFTSG with tarsorrhaphy, whereas ectropion recurred in 8 of 11 eyes only receiving EFTSG, and 4 eyes underwent further surgery due to corneal epithelial defects. Conclusions: In patients with severe large-area thermal burns, corneal ulcers are common complications. Prevention of corneal exposure is vital because the treatment of corneal ulceration is difficult due to eyelid deformity, inflammation and the absence of donor skin. Timely full-thickness skin grafting and blepharorrhaphy are effective approaches to preventing exposure keratopathy. To severe ulcers occur, conjunctival flap or Tenon's capsule covering combined with eyelid EFTSG and tarsorrhaphy is useful to rescue visual function.
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Liu BG, Xie M, Dong Y, Wu H, He DD, Hu GZ, Xu EP. Antimicrobial mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine and reversal of drug resistance: a narrative review. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2022; 26:5553-5561. [PMID: 35993652 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202208_29426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In recent years, the extensive use of antibiotics worldwide has led to an increase in the number of drug-resistant bacterial strains, thus resulting in an increasingly severe degree of bacterial resistance. For thousands of years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has provided natural and unique advantages in the treatment of infectious diseases. Therefore, it is important to develop further and use TCM to treat clinical infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria. MATERIALS AND METHODS A literature search was performed using PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure databases. The articles were analyzed to extract information on the antimicrobial effects of Chinese herbal medicines, compounded Chinese medicines, monomeric compounds of herbal origin, and the combined use of Chinese medicine and antimicrobial drugs and to determine the synergistic effect of the combination of Chinese medicine and antibiotics, as well as investigate the possibility of restoring the antibiotic sensitivity of drug-resistant strains. RESULTS The mechanisms underlying the antibacterial properties of TCM involve altering membrane permeability, inhibiting protein and nucleic acid synthesis, inhibiting enzyme activity in vivo, and controlling the ability of pathogenic bacteria. In addition, the mechanism underlying TCM-induced reversal of bacterial drug resistance is discussed, particularly in terms of the elimination of resistant (R) plasmids and the inhibition of extended-spectrum β-lactamases, bacterial biofilm formation, and bacterial efflux pump activity. CONCLUSIONS This paper reviewed the recent relevant literature on antimicrobial action and its mechanisms, as well as the mechanisms of drug resistance reversal by TCM to provide a reference for clinical drug use, prevention and control of bacterial infection, and research and development of new drugs.
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Hu SJ, Jiang LL, Qiu H, Luo CM, Guan YT, Li L, Dong Y, Lei KW, Wei WT. Cyclization/hydrolysis of 1,5-enenitriles initiated by sulfonyl radicals in the aqueous phase in the presence of the I 2/TBHP system. Org Biomol Chem 2022; 20:6418-6422. [PMID: 35876742 DOI: 10.1039/d2ob01124g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A novel cyclization/hydrolysis of 1,5-enenitriles for the synthesis of valuable pyrrolidine-2,4-diones in the aqueous phase using I2 as the catalyst and tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) as the oxidant is reported. In the presence of the I2/TBHP system, sulfonyl hydrazides produce sulfonyl radicals, which undergo radical addition, intramolecular cyclization, hydrogen abstraction, and hydrolysis to give the final products. The use of the inexpensive and environmentally friendly I2/TBHP catalytic oxidation system in the aqueous phase makes it a benign and sustainable strategy.
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Guo ZY, Feng JX, Zhang LJ, Zhou YB, Zhou J, Yang K, Liu Y, Lin DD, Liu J, Dong Y, Wang TP, Wen LY, Ji MJ, Wu ZD, Jiang QW, Liang S, Guo J, Cao CL, Xu J, Lü S, Li SZ, Zhou XN. [Analysis of the new WHO guideline to accelerate the progress towards elimination of schistosomiasis in China]. ZHONGGUO XUE XI CHONG BING FANG ZHI ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS CONTROL 2022; 34:217-222. [PMID: 35896483 DOI: 10.16250/j.32.1374.2022113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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On February 2022, WHO released the evidence-based guideline on control and elimination of human schistosomiasis, with aims to guide the elimination of schistosomiasis as a public health problem in disease-endemic countries by 2030 and promote the interruption of schistosomiasis transmission across the world. Based on the One Health concept, six evidence-based recommendations were proposed in this guideline. This article aims to analyze the feasibility of key aspects of this guideline in Chinese national schistosomiasis control program and illustrate the significance to guide the future actions for Chinese national schistosomiasis control program. Currently, the One Health concept has been embodied in the Chinese national schistosomiasis control program. Based on this new WHO guideline, the following recommendations are proposed for the national schistosomiasis control program of China: (1) improving the systematic framework building, facilitating the agreement of the cross-sectoral consensus, and building a high-level leadership group; (2) optimizing the current human and livestock treatments in the national schistosomiasis control program of China; (3) developing highly sensitive and specific diagnostics and the framework for verifying elimination of schistosomiasis; (4) accelerating the progress towards elimination of schistosomiasis and other parasitic diseases through integrating the national control programs for other parasitic diseases.
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Xu J, Li YF, Dong Y, Zhao ZY, Wen LY, Zhang SQ, Lin DD, Zhou J, Liang S, Guo JG, Li SZ, Zhou XN. [Decoding the evolution of preventive chemotherapy schemes for schistosomiasis in China to improve the precise implementation of the WHO guideline on control and elimination of human schistosomiasis]. ZHONGGUO XUE XI CHONG BING FANG ZHI ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS CONTROL 2022; 34:223-229. [PMID: 35896484 DOI: 10.16250/j.32.1374.2022111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Preventive chemotherapy is one of the pivotal interventions for the control and elimination of schistosomiasis, which is effective to reduce the morbidity and prevalence of schistosomiasis. In order to promote the United Nations' sustainable development goals and the targets set for schistosomiasis control in the Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: a road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021-2030, WHO released the guideline on control and elimination of human schistosomiasis in 2022, with major evidence-based updates of the current preventive chemotherapy strategy for schistosomiasis. In China where great success has been achieved in schistosomiasis control, the preventive chemotherapy strategy for schistosomiasis has been updated several times during the past seven decades. This article reviews the evolution of the WHO guidelines on preventive chemotherapy and Chinese national preventive chemotherapy schemes, compares the current Chinese national preventive chemotherapy scheme and the recommendations for preventive chemotherapy proposed in the 2022 WHO guideline on control and elimination of human schistosomiasis, and proposes recommendations for preventive chemotherapy during the future implementation of the 2022 WHO guideline, so as to provide insights into schistosomiasis control among public health professionals engaging in healthcare foreign aid.
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Yang Y, Zhou Y, Cao Y, Dong Y, Liu C, Zhu W. Impact of diabetic retinopathy on prognosis of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2022; 32:1711-1718. [PMID: 35606228 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2022.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most common microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus (DM), and could increase the risks of adverse cardiovascular events among DM patients. Since heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and DM often coexist, our present study aimed to explore the associations of DR with adverse outcomes in HFpEF patients. METHODS AND RESULTS We conducted this study in a large, international population suffering from HFpEF (n = 3442) based on the Treatment of Preserved Cardiac Function Heart Failure With an Aldosterone Antagonist (TOPCAT) trial. The associations of baseline DR with clinical outcomes were expressed as adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using the Cox proportional hazard regression models. The crude incidence rates of all the outcomes studied were significantly increased when DM patients with or without DR compared to those without DM (all P < 0.05), whereas there were no differences between DM patients without DR versus those with DR (all P > 0.05). In the multivariate cox regression analysis, DR was not significantly associated with increased risks of the primary composite outcome (HR, 1.178 [95% CI, 0.870-1.596]) and secondary outcomes including all-cause death, cardiovascular death, all-cause hospitalization, hospitalization for HF, myocardial infarction, and stroke (all P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Our results of current study suggested that DM but not DR could be regarded as an independent risk factor for the prognosis of HFpEF. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00094302.
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Li JA, Xu YL, Ding N, Ji Y, Liu LX, Rao SX, Zhang YQ, Yao XZ, Fan Y, Huang C, Zhou YH, Wu LL, Dong Y, Zhang L, Rong YF, Kuang TT, Xu XF, Liu L, Wang DS, Jin DY, Lou WH, Wu WC. [Pancreas multidisciplinary team optimizes the diagnosis and treatment of pancreas-related diseases and improves the prognosis of pancreatic cancer patients]. ZHONGHUA WAI KE ZA ZHI [CHINESE JOURNAL OF SURGERY] 2022; 60:666-673. [PMID: 35775259 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112139-20220408-00149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Objectives: To evaluate the role of pancreas multidisciplinary team(MDT) clinic in the diagnosis of pancreatic diseases,patient compliance with MDT advice,and the impact of MDT on the postoperative survival of patients with pancreatic cancer. Methods: The study included 927 patients(554 males,373 females,aged (58.1±13.3)years (range: 15 to 89 years)) that had visited the pancreas MDT clinic of Zhongshan Hospital from May 2015 to December 2021,and 677 patients(396 males, 281 females, aged (63.6±8.9)years(range: 32 to 95 years)) who underwent radical surgery and with pathologically confirmed pancreatic adenocarcinoma from January 2012 to December 2020,of whom 79 patients had attended the pancreas MDT. The clinical and pathological data were collected and analyzed retrospectively. Diseases were classified in accordance with 2010 WHO classification of tumors of the digestive system and usual clinical practices. The Kaplan-Meier method was used for drawing the survival curve and calculating the survival rate. The univariate analysis was done by Log-rank test and the multivariate analysis was done by COX proportional hazards model. Survival rates were compared using χ2 test. Results: Among the 927 patients that had visited the MDT clinic,233 patients(25.1%) were referred due to undetermined diagnosis. A direct diagnosis was made in 109 cases (46.8%,109/233) by the MDT clinic, of which 98 were consistent with the final diagnosis,resulting in an accuracy of 89.9%(98/109). The direct diagnosis rate in the recent years(36.6%(41/112),from June 2019 to December 2021) decreased compared to that in the previous years(56.2%(68/121),from May 2015 to May 2019),yet the accuracy in the recent years(90.2%,37/41) was basically the same as before (89.7%,61/68). The rate of compliance of the entire cohort was 71.5%(663/927), with the compliance rate in the recent two and a half years(81.4%,338/415) remarkably higher than that in the previous four years(63.4%,325/512). Patients with pancreatic cancer that attended the MDT exhibited a trend toward longer median postoperative survival than patients that did not attend the MDT,but the difference was not statistically significant(35.2 months vs.30.2 months,P>0.05). The 1-year and 3-year survival rates of patients that attended the MDT were significanly higher than patients that did not attend the MDT(88.6% vs. 78.4%,P<0.05;32.9% vs. 21.9%,P<0.05,respectively),but the 5-year survival rate was not statistically different(7.6% vs. 4.8%,P>0.05). Conclusions: The pancreas MDT clinic is an accurate and convenient way to diagnose intractable pancreatic diseases,and in the recent years the patients' compliance rate with MDT advice has increased. Pancreatic cancer patients that have attended the MDT have higher 1-year and 3-year postoperative survival rates,but the long-term survival benefits of MDT still needs to be proved by clinical studies on a larger scale.
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Wu XH, Chen ZR, He ZY, Dong Y, Yang Y, Zhao QY, Yang W, Wang LY, Fu CJ, Yang XD, Liu H. [Gene expression signature analysis of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with for high altitude pulmonary hypertension and value for potential drug selection]. ZHONGHUA XIN XUE GUAN BING ZA ZHI 2022; 50:577-584. [PMID: 35705467 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112148-20220328-00215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Objective: To investigate the gene expression characteristics of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with high altitude pulmonary hypertension (HAPH) in Naxi residents living in Lijiang, Yunnan, and to explore the underlying pathogenesis and value for potential drug selection. Methods: This is a case-control study. Six patients with HPAH (HPAH group) and 4 normal subjects (control group) were selected from the Naxi residents who originally lived in Lijiang, Yunnan Province. The general clinical data of the two groups were collected, and the related indexes of pulmonary artery pressure were collected. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells of the subjects were collected for RNA sequencing. The differences on gene expression, regulatory network of transcription factors and drug similarity between the two groups were compared. The results were compared with the public data of idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH). Biological processes and signal pathways were analyzed and compared between HPAH and IPAH patients. Results: The age of 6 patients with HAPH was (68.1±8.3) years old, and there were 2 males (2/6). The age of 4 subjects in the control group was (62.3±10.9) years old, and there were 2 males (2/4). Tricuspid regurgitation velocity, tricuspid pressure gradient and pulmonary systolic pressure in HAPH group were significantly higher than those in control group (all P<0.05). The results of RNA sequencing showed that compared with the control group, 174 genes were significantly upregulated and 169 genes were downregulated in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of HAPH group. These differentially expressed genes were associated with 220 biological processes, 52 molecular functions and 23 cell components. A total of 21 biological processes and 2 signal pathways differed between HPAH and IPAH groups, most of which were related to inflammation and immune response. ZNF384, SP1 and STAT3 were selected as highly correlated transcription factors by transcription factor prediction analysis. Trichostatin A and vorinostat were screened out as potential drugs for the treatment of HAPH by drug similarity analysis. Conclusions: There are significant differences in gene expression in peripheral blood monocytes between HAPH patients and normal population, and inflammation and immune dysfunction are the main pathogenic factors. Trichostatin A and Vorinostat are potential drugs for the treatment of HAPH.
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Wang XY, Zhang JF, Guo JG, Lü S, Ji MJ, Wu ZD, Zhou YB, Jiang QW, Zhou J, Liu JB, Lin DD, Wang TP, Dong Y, Liu Y, Li SZ, Yang K. [Contribution to global implementation of WHO guideline on control and elimination of human schistosomiasis by learning successful experiences from the national schistosomiasis control program in China]. ZHONGGUO XUE XI CHONG BING FANG ZHI ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS CONTROL 2022; 34:230-234. [PMID: 35896485 DOI: 10.16250/j.32.1374.2022114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease that seriously hinders socioeconomic developments and threatens public health security. To achieve the global elimination of schistosomiasis as a public health problem by 2030, WHO released the guideline on control and elimination of human schistosomiasis on February, 2022, with aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for schistosomiasis morbidity control, elimination of schistosomiasis as a public health problem, and ultimate interruption of schistosomiasis transmission in disease-endemic countries. Following concerted efforts for decades, great achievements have been obtained for schistosomiasis control in China where the disease was historically highly prevalent, and the country is moving towards schistosomiasis elimination. This article reviews the successful experiences from the national schistosmiasis control program in China, and summarizes their contributions to the formulation and implementation of the WHO guideline on control and elimination of human schistosomiasis. With the progress of the "Belt and Road" initiative, the world is looking forward to more China's solutions on schistosomiasis control.
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Mehta R, Shardell M, Ryan A, Dong Y, Beamer B, Gallo J, Stuart E, Schuler M, Hochberg M, Rathbun A. POS1138 PERSISTENCY OF DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.5250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BackgroundKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent arthritic disorder, characterized by joint paint, which is exacerbated by chronic depressive episodes. Depression in knee OA is also associated with declines in physical activity level and greater disability; however, the impact of persistent depressive symptoms on physical performance remains unclear.ObjectivesTo determine how the persistence of depressive symptoms affects functional capacity in knee OA.MethodsParticipants (n=2,212) were from the Osteoarthritis Initiative cohort and included individuals with radiographic disease (Kellgren-Lawrence grade ≥ 2) and complete data on study measures at baseline. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D; range 0-60) at baseline and the first three follow-up visits. Physical Performance was measured using 20-meter gait speed (meters per second) during follow-up at the first four annual visits. Persistency of depressive symptoms was operationalized as a cumulative exposure using average severity over time. Gait speed was standardized so that outcome estimates could be interpreted in standard deviations. Time-invariant confounders measured at study enrollment included demographic, socioeconomic, and lifestyle factors. Time-varying confounders assessed concurrent to CES-D scores were body mass index, analgesic medications, pain, and other knee OA signs and symptoms. Marginal structural models accounting for time-dependent confounding and selective attrition were the primary method of analysis. The outcome model included all potential statistical interactions between depressive symptoms and follow-up time indicators. Post-estimation linear combinations estimated time-specific effects of time-averaged CES-D scores on standardized gait speed and differences in physical performance between participants with (i.e., CES-D=16) and without (i.e., CES-D=0) depressive symptoms satisfying screening criteria for major depression.ResultsThe interaction between depressive symptoms and time was statistically significant (P=<0.001). Time-specific associations indicated that the largest negative impact of depressive symptoms on physical performance was from baseline through year one (β = -0.0077; 95% CI: -0.0125, 0.0030). However, the effect of persistent depressive symptoms decreased over time and reversed in magnitude and directionality, evidenced by the time-specific associations between time-averaged CES-D scores from baseline through year one and year two and gait speed at year two (β = -0.0033; 95% CI: -0.0084, 0.0019) and year three (β = 0.0014; 95% CI: -0.0046, 0.0074), respectively. Consequently, the strongest negative affect of depressive symptoms on gait speed (β = -0.1232; 95% CI: -0.1998, -0.0473) between participants with and without depressive symptoms satisfying screening criteria for major depression was when depressive symptoms were first measured closest to the initial gait speed assessment.ConclusionIn the contrast to the dose-dependent relationship between chronic depressive episodes and pain in knee OA, study findings imply that the negative effect of depressive symptoms on physical performance decreases over time with increasing depression persistency. These results may reflect diminishing marginal effects, where the largest impact on physical performance in knee OA is during the first depressive episode closest to initial gait speed assessment, especially when averaged against improvement in symptoms over the same duration.AcknowledgementsThe OAI is a public-private partnership comprised of five contracts (N01-AR-2-2258; N01-AR-2-2259; N01-AR-2-2260; N01-AR-2-2261; N01-AR-2-2262) funded by the National Institutes of Health, a branch of the Department of Health and Human Services, and conducted by the OAI Study Investigators. Private funding partners include Merck Research Laboratories; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, GlaxoSmithKline; and Pfizer, Inc. Private sector funding for the OAI is managed by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health. This manuscript was prepared using an OAI public use data set and does not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of the OAI investigators, the NIH, or the private funding partners.Disclosure of InterestsRhea Mehta: None declared, Michelle Shardell: None declared, Alice Ryan: None declared, Yu Dong: None declared, Brock Beamer: None declared, Joseph Gallo: None declared, Elizabeth Stuart: None declared, Megan Schuler: None declared, Marc Hochberg Shareholder of: Dr. Marc C. Hochberg is the President of Rheumcon Corporation., Consultant of: Dr. Marc C. Hochberg receives consulting fees from Bioiberica SA, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, EMD Serono, Galapagos, IBSA Biotechniq SA, Novartis Pharma AG, Pfizer, Plexxikon, Samumed LLC, Theralogix LLC, and TissueGene Inc., Alan Rathbun: None declared
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De Simoni M, Baroni G, Battistoni G, Bisogni M, Cerello P, Ciocca M, Donetti M, Dong Y, Embriaco A, Ferrero V, Fiorina E, Fischetti M, Franciosini G, Giacchi G, Kraan A, Luongo C, Maggi M, Mancini Terracciano C, Marafini M, Malekzadeh E, Mattei I, Mazzoni E, Mirandola A, Morrocchi M, Muraro S, Patera V, Pennazio F, Schiavi A, Solfaroli-Camillucci E, Sportelli G, Tampellini S, Toppi M, Traini G, Trigilio A, Vischioni B, Vitolo V, Carlotti D, De Gregorio A, Sarti A. PD-0897 In vivo verification by detection of charged fragments in carbon ion therapy treatments at CNAO. Radiother Oncol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(22)02976-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Barzegar M, Stokes K, Wang Y, Dong Y, Chernyshev O, Alexander J. Tissue Engineering, Embryonic, Organ and Other Tissue Specific Stem Cells: DELAYED (6H) ADMINISTRATION OF PLACENTAL MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS PROTECTS AGAINST BRAIN INJURY AND NEUROLOGICAL DEFICITS IN MIDDLE CEREBRAL ARTERY OCCLUSION MODEL OF STROKE. Cytotherapy 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s1465-3249(22)00400-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Jin JY, Wu LP, Dong Y, Pi HC, Wu HF, Xiang R. Identification of a novel GATA binding protein 5 variant (c.830C>T/p.P277L) damaging the nuclear translocation and causing tetralogy of Fallot. QJM 2022; 115:256-258. [PMID: 34904678 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcab317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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