Organophosphate insecticide residues on vegetable, fruit, tea and even grains are primary cause of food poisoning. Organophosphate compounds can cause irreversible inhibition of the activity of acetylcholinesterase an...Organophosphate insecticide residues on vegetable, fruit, tea and even grains are primary cause of food poisoning. Organophosphate compounds can cause irreversible inhibition of the activity of acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase(BChE, EC 3.1.1.8), which are both candidates for rapid detection of organophosphate pesticides. To develop an easy-tohandle method for detecting organophosphate pesticides using BChE, BChE from human was optimized according to the codon usage bias of Pichia pastoris and successfully expressed in P. pastoris GS115. The codon-optimized cDNA shared 37.3% of the codon identity with the native one. However, the amino acid sequence was identical to that of the native human butyrylcholinesterase gene(h BCh E) as published. The ratio of guanine and cytosine in four kinds of bases((G+C) ratio) was simultaneously increased from 40 to 47%. The recombinant hBChE expression reached a total protein concentration of 292 mg m L^–1 with an activity of 14.7 U m L^–1, which was purified 3.2×10^3-fold via nickel affinity chromatography with a yield of 68% and a specific activity of 8.1 U mg^–1. Recombinant hBChE was optimally active at pH 7.4 and 50°C and exhibited high activity at a wide pH range(〉60% activity at pH 4.0 to 8.0). Moreover, it had a good adaptability to high temperature(〉60% activity at both 50 and 60°C up to 60 min) and good stability at 70°C. The enzyme can be activated by Li^+, Co^+, Zn^2+ and ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid(EDTA), but inhibited by Mg^2+, Mn^2+, Fe^2+, Ag^+ and Ca^2+. Na^+ had little effect on its activity. The values of h BChE of the Michaelis constant(Km) and maximum reaction velocity(Vm) were 89.4 mmol L^–1 and 1 721 mmol min^–1 mg^–1, respectively. The bim olecular rate constants(K_i) of the hBChE to four pesticides were similar with that of electric eel AChE(EeAChE) and higher than that of horse BChE(HoBChE). All vlues of the half maximal inhibitory concentration of a substance(IC50) for hBChE were lower than those for HoBChE, but most IC50 for hBChE were lower than those for EeAChE except dichlorvos. The applicability of the hBChE was further verified by successful detection of organophosphate insecticide residues in six kinds of vegetable samples. Thus, hBChE heterologously over-expressed by P. pastoris would provide a sufficient material for development of a rapid detection method of organophosphate on spot and produce the organophosphate detection kit.展开更多
Poisoning by insecticides is a public health problem, particularly in developing countries. Insecticide poisoning may occur due to ingestion, inhalation or skin contact and is commonly associated with psychiatric illn...Poisoning by insecticides is a public health problem, particularly in developing countries. Insecticide poisoning may occur due to ingestion, inhalation or skin contact and is commonly associated with psychiatric illnesses. However, intramuscular injection of these chemicals is rare in the literature. In this report, we represent you a case of 35-year-old female who presented to our Emergency Department due to parenteral insecticide injection after an argument with her husband. A tender swelling was observed on the upper region of left upper extremity, underneath the shoulder. The patient did not develop any signs and symptoms of organophosphate poisoning and, after follow-up, the patient was discharged with total recovery. Even in the absence of systemic effects of OP, clinicians must be aware of possible complications of intramuscular injection of OPs such as cellulitis and abscess. We aimed to raise the awareness to this rare condition.展开更多
Objective:To study the value of some biochemical indicators and Peradeniya Organophosphate Poisoning scale in prediction and prognosis of organophosphorus poisoning.Methods:This was a hospital-based prospective,observ...Objective:To study the value of some biochemical indicators and Peradeniya Organophosphate Poisoning scale in prediction and prognosis of organophosphorus poisoning.Methods:This was a hospital-based prospective,observational study.Various biochemical tests viz.complete blood count,random blood sugar,liver and renal function tests,creatine phosphokinase,and electrolytes were performed.Patients were assessed based on the Peradeniya Organophosphate Poisoning scale.All the patients were followed till the end point like recovery/death.Results:Out of the 100 patients,72%were males and 28%were females.The majority of the patients were farmers and 21 to 30 years of age.Suicidal was the most common manner(92,92%).Based on the Peradeniya Organophosphate Poisoning scale,47%were mild,34%moderate,and 19%severe.Serum creatinine,creatine phosphokinase,serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase,serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase,and alkaline phosphatase levels showed a significant correlation with severity.Conclusions:Some biochemical indicators such as creatine phosphokinase,alkaline phosphatase can be used as prognostic markers of organophosphorus poisoning.The Peradeniya Organophosphate Poisoning scale can be used for assessing severity of the poisoning.展开更多
BACKGROUND:The aim of the present study is to describe the clinical correlates of hypotension and its associated outcomes in patients with acute organophosphorus poisoning(AOPP).METHODS:In this retrospective cohort st...BACKGROUND:The aim of the present study is to describe the clinical correlates of hypotension and its associated outcomes in patients with acute organophosphorus poisoning(AOPP).METHODS:In this retrospective cohort study,we analyzed data pertaining to 871 patients with AOPP who were treated at two hospitals.Data from hypotensive and non-hypotensive patients were compared to identify clinical correlates of hypotension.We also evaluated the association between clinical parameters(including hypotension)and in-hospital mortality.RESULTS:The incidence of hypotension in AOPP patients was 16.4%.Hypotensive patients showed signifi cantly higher in-hospital mortality(1.1%vs.39.9%,P<0.001).Advanced age(odds ratio[OR]1.25,95%confi dence interval[CI]1.08–1.44),history of diabetes(OR 2.65,95%CI 1.14–5.96),and increased white blood cell count(OR 1.06,95%CI 1.03–1.09),plasma cholinesterase(OR 0.91,95%CI 0.84–0.94),plasma albumin(OR 0.88,95%CI 0.85–0.92),serum amylase(OR 1.01,95%CI 1.01–1.02),and blood pH(OR 0.64,95%CI 0.54–0.75)were signifi cantly associated with hypotension.After adjusting for potential confounders,hypotension was associated with increased in-hospital mortality(hazard ratio 8.77–37.06,depending on the controlled variables).CONCLUSIONS:Hypotension is a common complication of AOPP and is associated with increased in-hospital mortality.Advanced age,history of diabetes,and changes in laboratory parameters were associated with hypotension in AOPP patients.展开更多
BACKGROUND Organophosphorus poisoning(OP)is one of the common critical conditions in emergency departments in China,which is usually caused by suicide by taking oral drugs.Patients with severe OP have disturbance of c...BACKGROUND Organophosphorus poisoning(OP)is one of the common critical conditions in emergency departments in China,which is usually caused by suicide by taking oral drugs.Patients with severe OP have disturbance of consciousness,respiratory failure,toxic shock,gastrointestinal dysfunction,and so on.As far as we know,the perforation of the duodenum caused by OP has not been reported yet.CASE SUMMARY A 33-year-old male patient suffered from acute severe OP,associated with abdominal pain.Multiple computed tomography scans of the upper abdomen showed no evidence of intestinal perforation.However,retrograde digital subtraction angiography,performed via an abdominal drainage tube,revealed duodenal perforation.After conservative treatment,the symptoms eased and the patient was discharged from hospital.CONCLUSION Clinicians should pay close attention to gastrointestinal dysfunction and abdominal signs in patients with severe OP.If clinical manifestation and vital signs cannot be explained by common complications,stress duodenal ulcer or perforation should be highly suspected.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effects of Changtuogning and Xuebijing combined with hemoperfusion on serum inflammatory factors and myocardial enzymes in patients with acute severe organophosphorus pesticide poisoning (...Objective:To investigate the effects of Changtuogning and Xuebijing combined with hemoperfusion on serum inflammatory factors and myocardial enzymes in patients with acute severe organophosphorus pesticide poisoning (AOPP).Methods: A total of 92 patients with acute severe AOPP who were admitted to our hospital from July 2015 to June 2018 were enrolled. All patients were divided into the observation group and the control group by randomized block method (n=46). The control group was treated with Changtuoning and Xuebijing, and the observation group was treated with Changtuoning and Xuebijing combined with blood perfusion. The clinical indexes, serum inflammatory factors, myocardial enzyme indexes, complications and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.Results:The doses of atropine, recovery waking time, ChE recovery time and hospital stay in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group. The cure rate in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). The levels of TNF-α, IL-8 and IL-18 in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). The levels of CK, CK-MB, LDH and AST in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). The incidence of complications (intermediate syndrome, respiratory failure, pulmonary infection, pulmonary edema) in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.05). The incidence of adverse reactions (myalgia, fatigue, digestive tract reaction, abnormal liver function) in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion:Changtuoning and Xuebijing combined with hemoperfusion have significant effects on patients with acute severe organophosphorus poisoning, which can effectively reduce inflammatory factors and improve myocardial enzyme index.展开更多
Spraying of organophosphorus insecticides (OPI) using high volume technique may result in poisoning cases among farmers or inhabitants in the spraying zone. This study reported a case among farmers in Gaza Strip, Pale...Spraying of organophosphorus insecticides (OPI) using high volume technique may result in poisoning cases among farmers or inhabitants in the spraying zone. This study reported a case among farmers in Gaza Strip, Palestine and discussed the follow up treatments. Results showed sever fasciculation of tongue and all muscle, pinpoint pupils not reacting to light, losing consciousness and disoriented, irritability, followed by diarrhea, vomiting, and severe inhibition of acetyl choline esterase (ACHE). Irritability and low level of ACHE activity were the unique syndromes of this case. Management of the poisoning with Atropine injection was not successful treatment to cure the case. Treatment with Toxogonin as intravenous injection resulted in relieved the irritability of the poisoned case and cure the patient at the end point. During the six weeks of follow up period, the case was severely poisoned in the 1st week, moderate poisoned in the 2nd week and slightly poisoned at the 3rd week. A medical decision to release the patient was made after ACHE activity level reached 4750 U/L, which very close to the normal range. The farmers left the hospital after three weeks of medical treatments and follow up. It is recommended to use Toxogonin in the management of poisoned cases with OPI immediately on arrival of cases with losing consciousness.展开更多
[Objective] Insecticidal activities of alkaloids extracted from 12 poisonous plants in Changbai Mountain were studied in the paper,to provide the basis for development and utilization of poisonous plants in Changbai M...[Objective] Insecticidal activities of alkaloids extracted from 12 poisonous plants in Changbai Mountain were studied in the paper,to provide the basis for development and utilization of poisonous plants in Changbai Mountain.[Method] Leaf disc method was used to study the effects of alkaloids extracted from 12 poisonous plants on the growth and development of 3-5 instars of cabbage worm (Pieris rapae) and their antifeedant activities.[Result] The effects of alkaloids extracted from different poisonous plants on the growth and development of cabbage worm were also different.Five treatments of alkaloids extracted from Sophora flavescens,Datura stramonium L.,Arisaema amurense Maxim.,Veratum dahuricum Loes.and Tripterygium regelii Spragne et Takeda made the weight of test insects gradually decrease and finally die;the alkaloid treatments of Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi,Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb.,Cimicifuga dahurica (Turcz.) Maxim.and Corydalis ambigua Schleeht.could make cabbage worm pupate ahead of time,but the pupa state was deformed;the antifeedant rates of cabbage worm after the treatments of P.lobata,A.kusnezoffii,C.dahurica,A.amurense,V.dahuricum and C.ambigua for 48 h were all over 90%,and the antifeedant rates of C.dahurica and C.ambigua were the highest as 100%.[Conclusion]The reports on the insecticidal activities of five poisonous plants including P.lobata,A.kusnezoffii,C.dahurica,C.ambigua and A.amurense are rare,and they have important values on the development of botanical pesticides.展开更多
A bad management of pesticide marketing and use resulted in using extreme toxic pesticides inside houses for controlling public health insects such as cockroaches. A child of two years old was poisoned with pesticide ...A bad management of pesticide marketing and use resulted in using extreme toxic pesticides inside houses for controlling public health insects such as cockroaches. A child of two years old was poisoned with pesticide residues after application of pesticides at home for cockroach control. The child with a semi-conscious status was brought to the European hospital in south Gaza with his father along with the empty container of pesticide which was used at home. It appeared that Carbaryl (a carbamate insecticide) was the reason for poisoning. In the intensive care unite the child was washed out with clean water and his cloths were removed to reduced the possible hazards. Blood analysis showed that moderate inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) on addition became more sever on due time. Then the child was given several doses of atropine but without any improvement in AChE activity. Then the child was given Obedoxim as an antidote. This resulted in significant improvement of AChE activity. The child continued to receive Obedoxim every day until AChE activity reached the normal range. Blood analysis did not show any traces of Carbaryl. It is recommended to give Obedoxim to the carbamate immediately when someone is poisoned instead of atropine for successful management of the poisoned case.展开更多
Metal nano layer coating for increasing the sensitivity of spectroscopic measurements is proposed and experimentally demonstrated in this paper. The metal nano layer will attract the micro-poisons from any measured aq...Metal nano layer coating for increasing the sensitivity of spectroscopic measurements is proposed and experimentally demonstrated in this paper. The metal nano layer will attract the micro-poisons from any measured aqueous sample increasing the concentration of the micro-poison in the vicinity of the surface and significantly improves the sensitivity of the spectroscopic measurement. The demonstration was carried out using Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR) operating in the MIR 400 cm-1 - 4000 cm-1 and 5 nm Gold layer which was grown on silicon oxide substrate. In the experimental demonstration Malathion organophosphate pesticide was used as micro-poison. The spectroscopic measurement proves that Malathion was attracted to the metal nano layer. Furthermore, the absorption lines of Malathion were detected and recognized. This proof of principle can be applied to any Internal Reflection Elements (IRE) and it can be used to purify any aqueous solutions and atmosphere from micro-poisons which will be attracted to the metal Nano layer.展开更多
Objective:To determine the current insecticide resistance status of Aedes(Ae.)aegypti and Ae.albopictus to four insecticides,namely 0.05%deltamethrin,0.75%permethrin,5%malathion and 0.25%pirimiphos-methyl using the Wo...Objective:To determine the current insecticide resistance status of Aedes(Ae.)aegypti and Ae.albopictus to four insecticides,namely 0.05%deltamethrin,0.75%permethrin,5%malathion and 0.25%pirimiphos-methyl using the World Health Organisation(WHO)susceptibility test kit.Methods:Adult bioassays were carried out using the standard protocol of the World Health Organisation.All F1 generation urban and suburban field strains of Ae.aegypti and Ae.albopictus were tested against pyrethroid and organophosphate insecticides,including the presence of piperonyl butoxide(PBO)in four replicates of 25 non-blood-fed female mosquitoes ranging from 3 to 5 days old.The Vector Control Research Unit(VCRU)laboratory strain served as a reference strain.Results:In this study,0.05%deltamethrin demonstrated a lower value of knockdown time when 50%of the mosquito population died(KT50)and knockdown time when 95%of the mosquito population died(KT95),which is significantly more effective compared to 0.75%permethrin against adult female Ae.aegypti(urban and suburban)and Ae.albopictus(urban and suburban)(ANOVA,P<0.01).Meanwhile,5%malathion was a more effective insecticide,amounting to the shorter KT50 and KT95 compared to 0.25%pirimiphos-methyl against Ae.aegypti(urban and suburban)and Ae.albopictus(urban and suburban).Ae.aegypti urban and Ae.aegypti suburban performed a higher resistance ratio(RR)towards both 0.05%deltamethrin and 0.75%permethrin due to the wide use of permethrin in dengue vector control programs in Malaysia.However,Ae.albopictus urban and suburban have lower resistance than Ae.aegypti urban and suburban towards 0.05%deltamethrin and 0.75%permethrin at 24 hours post-treatment.The addition of PBO with these insecticides successfully reduced knockdown time(KT50 and KT95)values of most of the Ae.aegypti and Ae.albopictus field strains except PBO+0.75%permethrin against Ae.aegypti suburban.Conclusions:The addition of PBO to insecticides has significantly reduced the knockdown time(KT50 and KT95)values on most of Ae.aegypti and Ae.albopictus urban strain except PBO+5%malathion against Ae.albopictus urban strain and PBO+0.75%permethrin against Ae.albopictus suburban strain in comparison to exposure to insecticides without PBO.Ae.aegypti showed a higher resistance ratio of 50(RR50)when compared with the VCRU laboratory reference strain(susceptible strain)at the exposure to the deltamethrin,including with pre-exposure to PBO.This study found that the addition of PBO with organophosphates(5%malathion and 0.25%pirimiphos-methyl)was significantly more effective than pyrethroids against Ae.aegypti and Ae.albopictus(urban and suburban)due to their high mortality rate at 24 hours.It can be concluded that the usage of PBO can help reduce resistance alteration in Aedes mosquitoes.展开更多
基金financially supported by the Rural Work Committee of Beijing City for the First Batch of Agricultural Science and Technology Project of Beijing University of Agriculture, China (2013010102)the Beijing Innovation Team Building Project of Leafy Vegetables of Modern Agricultural Industry System, China (2063213003)the Importation and Development of High-Caliber Talents Project of Beijing Municipal Institutions, China (CIT&TCD 20150315)
文摘Organophosphate insecticide residues on vegetable, fruit, tea and even grains are primary cause of food poisoning. Organophosphate compounds can cause irreversible inhibition of the activity of acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase(BChE, EC 3.1.1.8), which are both candidates for rapid detection of organophosphate pesticides. To develop an easy-tohandle method for detecting organophosphate pesticides using BChE, BChE from human was optimized according to the codon usage bias of Pichia pastoris and successfully expressed in P. pastoris GS115. The codon-optimized cDNA shared 37.3% of the codon identity with the native one. However, the amino acid sequence was identical to that of the native human butyrylcholinesterase gene(h BCh E) as published. The ratio of guanine and cytosine in four kinds of bases((G+C) ratio) was simultaneously increased from 40 to 47%. The recombinant hBChE expression reached a total protein concentration of 292 mg m L^–1 with an activity of 14.7 U m L^–1, which was purified 3.2×10^3-fold via nickel affinity chromatography with a yield of 68% and a specific activity of 8.1 U mg^–1. Recombinant hBChE was optimally active at pH 7.4 and 50°C and exhibited high activity at a wide pH range(〉60% activity at pH 4.0 to 8.0). Moreover, it had a good adaptability to high temperature(〉60% activity at both 50 and 60°C up to 60 min) and good stability at 70°C. The enzyme can be activated by Li^+, Co^+, Zn^2+ and ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid(EDTA), but inhibited by Mg^2+, Mn^2+, Fe^2+, Ag^+ and Ca^2+. Na^+ had little effect on its activity. The values of h BChE of the Michaelis constant(Km) and maximum reaction velocity(Vm) were 89.4 mmol L^–1 and 1 721 mmol min^–1 mg^–1, respectively. The bim olecular rate constants(K_i) of the hBChE to four pesticides were similar with that of electric eel AChE(EeAChE) and higher than that of horse BChE(HoBChE). All vlues of the half maximal inhibitory concentration of a substance(IC50) for hBChE were lower than those for HoBChE, but most IC50 for hBChE were lower than those for EeAChE except dichlorvos. The applicability of the hBChE was further verified by successful detection of organophosphate insecticide residues in six kinds of vegetable samples. Thus, hBChE heterologously over-expressed by P. pastoris would provide a sufficient material for development of a rapid detection method of organophosphate on spot and produce the organophosphate detection kit.
文摘Poisoning by insecticides is a public health problem, particularly in developing countries. Insecticide poisoning may occur due to ingestion, inhalation or skin contact and is commonly associated with psychiatric illnesses. However, intramuscular injection of these chemicals is rare in the literature. In this report, we represent you a case of 35-year-old female who presented to our Emergency Department due to parenteral insecticide injection after an argument with her husband. A tender swelling was observed on the upper region of left upper extremity, underneath the shoulder. The patient did not develop any signs and symptoms of organophosphate poisoning and, after follow-up, the patient was discharged with total recovery. Even in the absence of systemic effects of OP, clinicians must be aware of possible complications of intramuscular injection of OPs such as cellulitis and abscess. We aimed to raise the awareness to this rare condition.
文摘Objective:To study the value of some biochemical indicators and Peradeniya Organophosphate Poisoning scale in prediction and prognosis of organophosphorus poisoning.Methods:This was a hospital-based prospective,observational study.Various biochemical tests viz.complete blood count,random blood sugar,liver and renal function tests,creatine phosphokinase,and electrolytes were performed.Patients were assessed based on the Peradeniya Organophosphate Poisoning scale.All the patients were followed till the end point like recovery/death.Results:Out of the 100 patients,72%were males and 28%were females.The majority of the patients were farmers and 21 to 30 years of age.Suicidal was the most common manner(92,92%).Based on the Peradeniya Organophosphate Poisoning scale,47%were mild,34%moderate,and 19%severe.Serum creatinine,creatine phosphokinase,serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase,serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase,and alkaline phosphatase levels showed a significant correlation with severity.Conclusions:Some biochemical indicators such as creatine phosphokinase,alkaline phosphatase can be used as prognostic markers of organophosphorus poisoning.The Peradeniya Organophosphate Poisoning scale can be used for assessing severity of the poisoning.
基金approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of the First Hospital of Jilin University(approval number:2018-146).
文摘BACKGROUND:The aim of the present study is to describe the clinical correlates of hypotension and its associated outcomes in patients with acute organophosphorus poisoning(AOPP).METHODS:In this retrospective cohort study,we analyzed data pertaining to 871 patients with AOPP who were treated at two hospitals.Data from hypotensive and non-hypotensive patients were compared to identify clinical correlates of hypotension.We also evaluated the association between clinical parameters(including hypotension)and in-hospital mortality.RESULTS:The incidence of hypotension in AOPP patients was 16.4%.Hypotensive patients showed signifi cantly higher in-hospital mortality(1.1%vs.39.9%,P<0.001).Advanced age(odds ratio[OR]1.25,95%confi dence interval[CI]1.08–1.44),history of diabetes(OR 2.65,95%CI 1.14–5.96),and increased white blood cell count(OR 1.06,95%CI 1.03–1.09),plasma cholinesterase(OR 0.91,95%CI 0.84–0.94),plasma albumin(OR 0.88,95%CI 0.85–0.92),serum amylase(OR 1.01,95%CI 1.01–1.02),and blood pH(OR 0.64,95%CI 0.54–0.75)were signifi cantly associated with hypotension.After adjusting for potential confounders,hypotension was associated with increased in-hospital mortality(hazard ratio 8.77–37.06,depending on the controlled variables).CONCLUSIONS:Hypotension is a common complication of AOPP and is associated with increased in-hospital mortality.Advanced age,history of diabetes,and changes in laboratory parameters were associated with hypotension in AOPP patients.
文摘BACKGROUND Organophosphorus poisoning(OP)is one of the common critical conditions in emergency departments in China,which is usually caused by suicide by taking oral drugs.Patients with severe OP have disturbance of consciousness,respiratory failure,toxic shock,gastrointestinal dysfunction,and so on.As far as we know,the perforation of the duodenum caused by OP has not been reported yet.CASE SUMMARY A 33-year-old male patient suffered from acute severe OP,associated with abdominal pain.Multiple computed tomography scans of the upper abdomen showed no evidence of intestinal perforation.However,retrograde digital subtraction angiography,performed via an abdominal drainage tube,revealed duodenal perforation.After conservative treatment,the symptoms eased and the patient was discharged from hospital.CONCLUSION Clinicians should pay close attention to gastrointestinal dysfunction and abdominal signs in patients with severe OP.If clinical manifestation and vital signs cannot be explained by common complications,stress duodenal ulcer or perforation should be highly suspected.
文摘Objective:To investigate the effects of Changtuogning and Xuebijing combined with hemoperfusion on serum inflammatory factors and myocardial enzymes in patients with acute severe organophosphorus pesticide poisoning (AOPP).Methods: A total of 92 patients with acute severe AOPP who were admitted to our hospital from July 2015 to June 2018 were enrolled. All patients were divided into the observation group and the control group by randomized block method (n=46). The control group was treated with Changtuoning and Xuebijing, and the observation group was treated with Changtuoning and Xuebijing combined with blood perfusion. The clinical indexes, serum inflammatory factors, myocardial enzyme indexes, complications and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.Results:The doses of atropine, recovery waking time, ChE recovery time and hospital stay in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group. The cure rate in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). The levels of TNF-α, IL-8 and IL-18 in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). The levels of CK, CK-MB, LDH and AST in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). The incidence of complications (intermediate syndrome, respiratory failure, pulmonary infection, pulmonary edema) in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.05). The incidence of adverse reactions (myalgia, fatigue, digestive tract reaction, abnormal liver function) in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion:Changtuoning and Xuebijing combined with hemoperfusion have significant effects on patients with acute severe organophosphorus poisoning, which can effectively reduce inflammatory factors and improve myocardial enzyme index.
文摘Spraying of organophosphorus insecticides (OPI) using high volume technique may result in poisoning cases among farmers or inhabitants in the spraying zone. This study reported a case among farmers in Gaza Strip, Palestine and discussed the follow up treatments. Results showed sever fasciculation of tongue and all muscle, pinpoint pupils not reacting to light, losing consciousness and disoriented, irritability, followed by diarrhea, vomiting, and severe inhibition of acetyl choline esterase (ACHE). Irritability and low level of ACHE activity were the unique syndromes of this case. Management of the poisoning with Atropine injection was not successful treatment to cure the case. Treatment with Toxogonin as intravenous injection resulted in relieved the irritability of the poisoned case and cure the patient at the end point. During the six weeks of follow up period, the case was severely poisoned in the 1st week, moderate poisoned in the 2nd week and slightly poisoned at the 3rd week. A medical decision to release the patient was made after ACHE activity level reached 4750 U/L, which very close to the normal range. The farmers left the hospital after three weeks of medical treatments and follow up. It is recommended to use Toxogonin in the management of poisoned cases with OPI immediately on arrival of cases with losing consciousness.
基金Supported by School Fund in Yanbian University (201015)~~
文摘[Objective] Insecticidal activities of alkaloids extracted from 12 poisonous plants in Changbai Mountain were studied in the paper,to provide the basis for development and utilization of poisonous plants in Changbai Mountain.[Method] Leaf disc method was used to study the effects of alkaloids extracted from 12 poisonous plants on the growth and development of 3-5 instars of cabbage worm (Pieris rapae) and their antifeedant activities.[Result] The effects of alkaloids extracted from different poisonous plants on the growth and development of cabbage worm were also different.Five treatments of alkaloids extracted from Sophora flavescens,Datura stramonium L.,Arisaema amurense Maxim.,Veratum dahuricum Loes.and Tripterygium regelii Spragne et Takeda made the weight of test insects gradually decrease and finally die;the alkaloid treatments of Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi,Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb.,Cimicifuga dahurica (Turcz.) Maxim.and Corydalis ambigua Schleeht.could make cabbage worm pupate ahead of time,but the pupa state was deformed;the antifeedant rates of cabbage worm after the treatments of P.lobata,A.kusnezoffii,C.dahurica,A.amurense,V.dahuricum and C.ambigua for 48 h were all over 90%,and the antifeedant rates of C.dahurica and C.ambigua were the highest as 100%.[Conclusion]The reports on the insecticidal activities of five poisonous plants including P.lobata,A.kusnezoffii,C.dahurica,C.ambigua and A.amurense are rare,and they have important values on the development of botanical pesticides.
文摘A bad management of pesticide marketing and use resulted in using extreme toxic pesticides inside houses for controlling public health insects such as cockroaches. A child of two years old was poisoned with pesticide residues after application of pesticides at home for cockroach control. The child with a semi-conscious status was brought to the European hospital in south Gaza with his father along with the empty container of pesticide which was used at home. It appeared that Carbaryl (a carbamate insecticide) was the reason for poisoning. In the intensive care unite the child was washed out with clean water and his cloths were removed to reduced the possible hazards. Blood analysis showed that moderate inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) on addition became more sever on due time. Then the child was given several doses of atropine but without any improvement in AChE activity. Then the child was given Obedoxim as an antidote. This resulted in significant improvement of AChE activity. The child continued to receive Obedoxim every day until AChE activity reached the normal range. Blood analysis did not show any traces of Carbaryl. It is recommended to give Obedoxim to the carbamate immediately when someone is poisoned instead of atropine for successful management of the poisoned case.
文摘Metal nano layer coating for increasing the sensitivity of spectroscopic measurements is proposed and experimentally demonstrated in this paper. The metal nano layer will attract the micro-poisons from any measured aqueous sample increasing the concentration of the micro-poison in the vicinity of the surface and significantly improves the sensitivity of the spectroscopic measurement. The demonstration was carried out using Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR) operating in the MIR 400 cm-1 - 4000 cm-1 and 5 nm Gold layer which was grown on silicon oxide substrate. In the experimental demonstration Malathion organophosphate pesticide was used as micro-poison. The spectroscopic measurement proves that Malathion was attracted to the metal nano layer. Furthermore, the absorption lines of Malathion were detected and recognized. This proof of principle can be applied to any Internal Reflection Elements (IRE) and it can be used to purify any aqueous solutions and atmosphere from micro-poisons which will be attracted to the metal Nano layer.
基金the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme,Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia(FRGS/1/2023/STG03/USM/02/4).
文摘Objective:To determine the current insecticide resistance status of Aedes(Ae.)aegypti and Ae.albopictus to four insecticides,namely 0.05%deltamethrin,0.75%permethrin,5%malathion and 0.25%pirimiphos-methyl using the World Health Organisation(WHO)susceptibility test kit.Methods:Adult bioassays were carried out using the standard protocol of the World Health Organisation.All F1 generation urban and suburban field strains of Ae.aegypti and Ae.albopictus were tested against pyrethroid and organophosphate insecticides,including the presence of piperonyl butoxide(PBO)in four replicates of 25 non-blood-fed female mosquitoes ranging from 3 to 5 days old.The Vector Control Research Unit(VCRU)laboratory strain served as a reference strain.Results:In this study,0.05%deltamethrin demonstrated a lower value of knockdown time when 50%of the mosquito population died(KT50)and knockdown time when 95%of the mosquito population died(KT95),which is significantly more effective compared to 0.75%permethrin against adult female Ae.aegypti(urban and suburban)and Ae.albopictus(urban and suburban)(ANOVA,P<0.01).Meanwhile,5%malathion was a more effective insecticide,amounting to the shorter KT50 and KT95 compared to 0.25%pirimiphos-methyl against Ae.aegypti(urban and suburban)and Ae.albopictus(urban and suburban).Ae.aegypti urban and Ae.aegypti suburban performed a higher resistance ratio(RR)towards both 0.05%deltamethrin and 0.75%permethrin due to the wide use of permethrin in dengue vector control programs in Malaysia.However,Ae.albopictus urban and suburban have lower resistance than Ae.aegypti urban and suburban towards 0.05%deltamethrin and 0.75%permethrin at 24 hours post-treatment.The addition of PBO with these insecticides successfully reduced knockdown time(KT50 and KT95)values of most of the Ae.aegypti and Ae.albopictus field strains except PBO+0.75%permethrin against Ae.aegypti suburban.Conclusions:The addition of PBO to insecticides has significantly reduced the knockdown time(KT50 and KT95)values on most of Ae.aegypti and Ae.albopictus urban strain except PBO+5%malathion against Ae.albopictus urban strain and PBO+0.75%permethrin against Ae.albopictus suburban strain in comparison to exposure to insecticides without PBO.Ae.aegypti showed a higher resistance ratio of 50(RR50)when compared with the VCRU laboratory reference strain(susceptible strain)at the exposure to the deltamethrin,including with pre-exposure to PBO.This study found that the addition of PBO with organophosphates(5%malathion and 0.25%pirimiphos-methyl)was significantly more effective than pyrethroids against Ae.aegypti and Ae.albopictus(urban and suburban)due to their high mortality rate at 24 hours.It can be concluded that the usage of PBO can help reduce resistance alteration in Aedes mosquitoes.