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Characterization of X- box binding protein 1(XBP1) and BiP functions and investigation their roles in YHV replication in P. monodon X盒结合蛋白1(XBP1)和BiP功能的鉴定及其在单核单核线虫YHV复制中的作用
Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.12982/cmujns.2021.090
Piyawadee Rugsanit, P. Attasart, A. Udomkit, W. Tirasophon
{"title":"Characterization of X- box binding protein 1(XBP1) and BiP functions and investigation their roles in YHV replication in P. monodon","authors":"Piyawadee Rugsanit, P. Attasart, A. Udomkit, W. Tirasophon","doi":"10.12982/cmujns.2021.090","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12982/cmujns.2021.090","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Eukaryotic cells have mechanisms to cope with stress in endoplasmic reticulum (ER) called unfolded protein response (UPR). In this study, we characterized putative X-box DNA binding protein1 (XBP1) and Binding protein (BiP) cDNAs from black tiger shrimp (Peneaus monodon). When the shrimp were infected with Yellow head virus (YHV), the levels of XBP1 and BiP mRNA transcripts were elevated approximately 8 and 55 folds, respectively. In normal shrimp, the putative XBP1 (XBP1u) was predicted to encode a protein with 283 amino acid residues. When shrimp were infected with YHV, portion of cDNA with 17 nucleotides intron elimination (XBP1s) was observed. The elimination caused alteration of its translational frame. The predicted protein from this is 469 amino acids in length with total change in its amino acid sequence downstream of the intron. Functional analysis of these XBP1 proteins in mammalian cells clearly showed that overexpression of P. monodon XBP1s was capable of activating the transcription rate of mammalian UPR responsive genes (BiP, ERdj4 and P58IPK). Finally, the impact of XBP1 and BiP on YHV multiplication in black tiger shrimp was investigated by RNAi approach. Knocking down either XBP1 or BiP expression efficiently inhibited YHV replication. Therefore, these two components in the UPR pathway may be an interesting target for anti YHV development in the future. Keywords: Endoplasmic reticulum, siRNA, Stress-inducible genes, Transcriptional regulation","PeriodicalId":10049,"journal":{"name":"Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47799015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Dynamics of Pulmonary Functions based on Body Mass Index Categories in Wet-Blue Leather Tannery Workers 基于体重指数分类的湿蓝皮制革工人肺功能动态
Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.12982/cmujns.2021.072
Irfan Saleem, Z. Ali, A. Hussain, S. Hafeez, G. Joshua
{"title":"Dynamics of Pulmonary Functions based on Body Mass Index Categories in Wet-Blue Leather Tannery Workers","authors":"Irfan Saleem, Z. Ali, A. Hussain, S. Hafeez, G. Joshua","doi":"10.12982/cmujns.2021.072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12982/cmujns.2021.072","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Almost 30% of the global population is obese and overweight. In Pakistan, the latest research reveals that 28% of peoples are overweight and 16% obese. However, scarce data is available to report a relationship between obesity and pulmonary health in workers. For this reason, the current study aimed to study dynamics of pulmonary function parameters based on body mass index (BMI) categories, through a spirometer device, among wet-blue leather tannery workers. A total of 116 male tannery workers was selected as a studied population. Workers excluded who had age < 20 years, ever-smokers; respiratory disorders, cardiac illness, diabetes, and hypertension. The study was conducted between September to December 2019. Age, height, weight, and BMI were noted. The following BMI categories were used: normal-weight (18.5-24.9), overweight (25.0-29.9), and obese (≥ 30.0). The Pearson correlation test was run to determine was any linear correlation between pulmonary function parameters and BMI categories. Age, weight and BMI showed statistical differences in all BMI categories except height (P= 0.058). In obese and overweight workers, lower mean values of the pulmonary function parameters were observed compared to normal weight workers, respectively. A significant a significant linear correlation between FEV1 %, FVC % and BMI categories except for FEV1/FVC. It was concluded that obese and overweight workers might have reduced pulmonary function parameters. Future studies among tannery workers are highly recommended to find a correlation between BMI categories and pulmonary function with dust exposure. Keywords: Body mass index, Lung, Obesity, Overweight, Pakistan","PeriodicalId":10049,"journal":{"name":"Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45323144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Analysis of Land Surface Temperature (LST) in Bur Ni Geureudong Geothermal Field, Aceh, Indonesia Using Landsat 8 OLI / TIRS Images 利用Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS图像分析印度尼西亚亚齐Bur Ni Geureudong地热场的地表温度
Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.12982/cmujns.2021.084
D. R. Putri, N. Ismail, R. Idroes, S. Rizal, S. Nur, M. Nanda
{"title":"Analysis of Land Surface Temperature (LST) in Bur Ni Geureudong Geothermal Field, Aceh, Indonesia Using Landsat 8 OLI / TIRS Images","authors":"D. R. Putri, N. Ismail, R. Idroes, S. Rizal, S. Nur, M. Nanda","doi":"10.12982/cmujns.2021.084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12982/cmujns.2021.084","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Bur Ni Geureudong is one of geothermal areas that potentially to be developed for geothermal power plant in Aceh Province, Indonesia. Prior to the development, detail investigation based on geological, geophysical and geochemical methods are needed for estimating its potential. However, this site is located in a mountainous area with dense forests that are difficult to reach and research of geothermal exploration in site is still very poor considering its promising potential. So that the use of remote sensing method is very suitable to be done to investigate geothermal potential in these remote areas. For reconnaissance survey, Land Surface Temperature (LST) mapping using Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS (Operational Land Imager/Thermal Infrared Sensor) image data was conducted to investigate the geothermal potential in the area. Radiometric correction, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) mapping and emissivity calculations were performed to obtain the LST map. Results show temperatures in the area ranged 17⁰C to 40⁰C, the area with high surface temperatures are caused by geothermal activities. NDVI map also shows an agreement with the high surface temperature region and they are mostly indicated by occurrence of vegetation stress. Keywords: Bur Ni Geureudong geothermal field, Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS., land surface temperature, Thermal remote sensing","PeriodicalId":10049,"journal":{"name":"Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43380109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effects of Supplemental Cations on Growth and Nitrogen Accumulation in Canna indica L. 添加阳离子对美人蕉生长和氮素积累的影响。
Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.12982/cmujns.2021.075
Manutsawan Manokieng, A. Jampeetong
{"title":"Effects of Supplemental Cations on Growth and Nitrogen Accumulation in Canna indica L.","authors":"Manutsawan Manokieng, A. Jampeetong","doi":"10.12982/cmujns.2021.075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12982/cmujns.2021.075","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The effects of supplemental cations on growth, nitrogen, and mineral accumulation were assessed in Canna indica L. Similar sized 45 days-old plants were grown on a nutrient solution modified from Hoagland and Arnon (1950). The different cations were added to generate 6 treatments (n=4): (i) control (no cation added), (ii) 2.5 mM K+, (iii) 2.5 mM Ca2+, (iv) 75 mM Na+, (v) 1.25 mM K+ + 1.25 mM Ca2+ and (vi) 2.5 mM Ca2+ + 75 mM Na+, respectively. An experiment was carried out in the greenhouse for 49 days. The study found that supplemental K+ and K++ Ca2+ increased plant growth and total biomass. The highest SER was found in plants receiving supplemental K+. In contrast, SERs, leaf areas, and total biomass decreased in Na+ or Na++Ca2+ supplemented plants. The accumulated NO3- concentration (at the whole plant level) was also highest in the plants with supplemental K+ and K++Ca2+. The total nitrogen accumulation was higher in the K+, Ca2+, and K++Ca2+ supplemented plants than in the control plants. The results suggest that supplemental cations particularly K+ can enhance plant growth and nitrogen accumulation in C. indica. Therefore, cation supplementation could be an alternative technique to stimulate plant growth and improve nitrate removal in constructed wetlands. Keywords: Constructed wetland, Nitrate removal, Potassium, Tropical wetland plants","PeriodicalId":10049,"journal":{"name":"Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42939999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effects of Dissolved O2 and Fe Availability on Growth, Morphology, Aerenchyma Formation and Radial Oxygen Loss of Canna indica L. and Heliconia psittacorum L.f. 溶解氧和铁有效性对美人蕉和鹦鹉螺生长、形态、风膜形成和径向氧损失的影响。
Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.12982/cmujns.2021.086
Tanapong Suriyakaew, A. Jampeetong
{"title":"Effects of Dissolved O2 and Fe Availability on Growth, Morphology, Aerenchyma Formation and Radial Oxygen Loss of Canna indica L. and Heliconia psittacorum L.f.","authors":"Tanapong Suriyakaew, A. Jampeetong","doi":"10.12982/cmujns.2021.086","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12982/cmujns.2021.086","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In constructed wetlands (CWs), plants are usually affected by low O2 levels. Under such conditions, most soluble iron is reduced to ferrous (Fe2+) which is highly soluble, and toxic to plants as well. As a consequence of excessive ferrous iron with low O2 supply, plant growth is reduced, leading to declining nutrient removal efficiency. This study was conducted to determine the effects of different dissolved oxygen levels (normoxia and hypoxia) with Fe supplied on growth, morphology, and root anatomy of two wetland plants (Canna indica and Heliconia psittacorum). The plants were grown on a nutrient solution modified from Smart and Barko (1985) under normoxic and hypoxic conditions. All plants were grown in greenhouse conditions for 42 days. Plant growth rates and biomass accumulation were drastically reduced under hypoxia while leaf number was not affected. Under hypoxia, root diameter and root porosity also increased in C. indica, whereas H. psittacorum had greater aerenchyma formation. Moreover, C. indica showed adaptive traits to cope with hypoxia and Fe stress by increasing radial oxygen loss (ROL), releasing O2 to the rhizosphere to resist toxic effects of ferrous iron under hypoxia. In contrast, H. psittacorum had no ROL under hypoxia. Moreover, the plants showed leaf chlorosis, leaf roll, and root rotting. Hence, it is suggested that C. indica could have better performance than H. psittacorum to treat wastewater in CWs as this species can adapt to hypoxic conditions and releases O2 into rhizosphere which improves dissolved oxygen (DO) in the wastewater. Keywords: Aerenchyma, Dissolved oxygen, Iron, Root porosity, Wetland emergent plant","PeriodicalId":10049,"journal":{"name":"Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42683893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of essential oils from three Eucalyptus species 三种桉树精油的抗氧化和抗炎特性
Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.12982/cmujns.2021.091
Orapin Insuan, Benchaluk Thongchuai, R. Chaiwongsa, Supaporn Khamchun, W. Insuan
{"title":"Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of essential oils from three Eucalyptus species","authors":"Orapin Insuan, Benchaluk Thongchuai, R. Chaiwongsa, Supaporn Khamchun, W. Insuan","doi":"10.12982/cmujns.2021.091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12982/cmujns.2021.091","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Eucalyptus essential oils are used as traditional medicines in many countries. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of leaf essential oils extracted from three different Eucalyptus species on HepG2 and RAW264.7 cells. Essential oils were distilled from fresh leaf samples, and the chemical constituents were analyzed using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. The antioxidant activities of essential oils were determined using ABTS and hydroxyl radical scavenging assays, and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced oxidative stress in HepG2 cells. Additionally, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated RAW264.7 macrophages were used to evaluate the anti-inflammatory properties. The results revealed that Eucalyptus citriodora and Eucalyptus urophylla leaf essential oils had a high content of oxygenated monoterpenes, whereas Eucalyptus deglupta contained a high amount of monoterpene hydrocarbons. Essential oils extracted from the three Eucalyptus species showed antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. E. citriodora and E. urophylla leaf essential oils had strong antioxidant activity against H2O2-induced oxidative stress in human HepG2 cells. Additionally, E. citriodora leaf essential oil, which contains a high amount of citronellal, exhibited the most potent anti-inflammatory activity in LPS-activated RAW264.7 macrophages. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of essential oils depended on their chemical composition. A principal component analysis explained 100% of the variance was performed to construct three groups based on the chemical components and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. This study suggests that E. citriodora leaf essential oil, which represents a good source of oxygenated monoterpenes, could be considered a potential phytochemical agent for the prevention of oxidative stress and inflammation. Keywords: Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory effect, Eucalyptus essential oils, Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, Principal component analysis","PeriodicalId":10049,"journal":{"name":"Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44334023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effect of Vitamin A-Fortified Rice on the Gut Microbiota of Thai Lactating Women and Their Exclusively Breastfed Infants 维生素a强化大米对泰国哺乳期妇女及其纯母乳喂养婴儿肠道菌群的影响
Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.12982/cmujns.2021.079
L. Azis, S. Pinkaew, S. Wichienchot
{"title":"Effect of Vitamin A-Fortified Rice on the Gut Microbiota of Thai Lactating Women and Their Exclusively Breastfed Infants","authors":"L. Azis, S. Pinkaew, S. Wichienchot","doi":"10.12982/cmujns.2021.079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12982/cmujns.2021.079","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The optimal vitamin A (VA) status of lactating women is important for mothers and their breastfed infants, especially in protecting against infectious diseases. Vitamin A fortified rice is one of the food-base intervention strategy which has the potential to improve VA status. Vitamin A and gut microbiota are interrelated in their effect on human health and immunity however no specific relationship has been proved in these groups of population. This study aimed to determine the effect of VA fortified rice on the gut microbiota changes of lactating woman-exclusively breastfed infant pairs. A double-blind, randomized controlled trial (RCT) of VA fortified rice was conducted in 70 lactating women-infants pairs for 14 weeks. Gut microbiota was measured using the fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) and next generation sequencing (NGS) technique. Based on the FISH technique, the numbers of Clostridium spp. /Enterobacter spp. were significantly lower (P < 0.05) in mothers fed VA-fortified rice at the end of the study. In contrast, the abundance of Bifidobacterium spp. and Lactobacillus spp. of infants whose mothers fed with VA-fortified rice was significantly higher (P < 0.05) than the control group. The NGS technique confirmed that results with the increasing of Lactobacillus, B. longum and B. Choerinum in the infant of intervention group. In conclusion, VA-fortified rice was efficacious in decreasing Clostridium spp. /Enterobacter spp. in lactating women and raising the number of Bifidobacterium spp. and Lactobacillus spp. in their breastfed infants. Keywords: Breastfeeding, Gut microbiota, Lactating woman-infant pairs, Randomized controlled trial, Vitamin A","PeriodicalId":10049,"journal":{"name":"Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45933725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Assessment of the Antihyperlipidemic Effect of Garlic Vs Pitavastatin in Patients with Moderate Hyperlipidemia: A Metanalysis of Randomized Controlled Trials 评估大蒜与匹伐他汀对中度高脂血症患者的降脂作用:随机对照试验的荟萃分析
Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.12982/cmujns.2021.087
M. W. Saeed, S. Gillani, Rana Kamran Mahmood, Muhammad Usman
{"title":"Assessment of the Antihyperlipidemic Effect of Garlic Vs Pitavastatin in Patients with Moderate Hyperlipidemia: A Metanalysis of Randomized Controlled Trials","authors":"M. W. Saeed, S. Gillani, Rana Kamran Mahmood, Muhammad Usman","doi":"10.12982/cmujns.2021.087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12982/cmujns.2021.087","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract To assess the efficacy of garlic in comparison with pitavastatin in reducing hypercholesteremia. Databases that include PubMed/Medline, Cochrane, TRIP and SCOPUS were searched. All randomised controlled trials selected for the study. Studies comparing garlic with placebo and pitavastatin with either placebo or other drugs were selected to treat hypercholesteremia. Statistical analysis done using a random-effect model, and results expressed in Mean difference and variance for continuous data with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Twelve studies analysed the efficacy of garlic compared to pitavastatin. Total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides assessed for garlic and pitavastatin's comparative efficacy. Mean difference noticed in total cholesterol in garlic arm was -13.604 with 95% CI = -22.246, -4.962 while in pitavastatin group was -28.205 (95% CI = -29.016,-27.394). The LDL-c reduction not recorded in the garlic arm where the mean increase was recorded of 0.309 (95% CI = -12.502, 13.120) while in the pitavastatin group was -35.538 (95% CI = -39.992, -31.084). Similarly, the increase in HDL was more in the pitavastatin group 5.308 (95% CI = 0.906, 9.710 compared to garlic (2.754 with 95% CI = 1.069, 4.440). Triglycerides level reduction was also low in whereas pitavastatin was -24.210 with 95% CI = -29.249, -19.171.The analysis showed that garlic has a significant effect on lipid profile. The comparison profile of garlic with pitavastatin showed clinical application in the treatment of mild-moderate hypercholesteremia—further studies required the investigator to use the combination therapy in controlled trials. Keywords: Allicin, Allium sativum, Dyslipidemia, Garlic, Hypercholesteremia, Hyperlipidemia Pitavastatin","PeriodicalId":10049,"journal":{"name":"Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44423676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Relationship of Respirable Dust Exposure to Pulmonary Function among Informal-sector Weavers using Indigo-dyed Cotton 使用靛蓝染色棉的非正规部门织布工人呼吸性粉尘暴露与肺功能的关系
Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.12982/cmujns.2021.076
R. Kammoolkon, Nutta Taneepanichskul, S. Taneepanichskul
{"title":"Relationship of Respirable Dust Exposure to Pulmonary Function among Informal-sector Weavers using Indigo-dyed Cotton","authors":"R. Kammoolkon, Nutta Taneepanichskul, S. Taneepanichskul","doi":"10.12982/cmujns.2021.076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12982/cmujns.2021.076","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Informal-sector weavers using indigo-dyed cotton are occupationally exposed to respirable dust which may contain contaminants from chemicals used for pH adjustment in the natural indigo fermentation process. The major health problems associated with respirable dust induce pulmonary function impairment and respiratory disease. However, there have been few studies into the respiratory problems of informal-sector weavers in Thailand. This study investigated the link between occupational respirable dust exposure and pulmonary function among weavers using indigo-dyed cotton in Thailand. A cross-sectional study was conducted of 147 weavers located in Sakon Nakhon province. Respiratory dust (RD) samples were collected from the immediate breathing zone of all weavers. Lung function was measured using a portable spirometer operated by a trained physician and the spirometric results were examined by a pulmonologist before reporting. Most participants were female (98.6%) and the median reported interquartile age (IQR) was 58 (50–62.75) years. Average predicted values for FVC, FEV1 and FEV1/FVC were 92.9% (±20.7), 96.7% (±17.9) and 88.3% (±10.8). Of the respiratory function patterns of the 147 weavers, 20 (13.6%) were restrictive, 11 (7.5%) were obstructive and 1 (0.7%) was combined. The average RD concentration (mean ± SD) was 47.9 ± 28.3 μg/m3. Multivariate linear regression models showed an increase of 1 μg/m3 in RD exposure was associated with a 0.179% lower level of FEV1 (95% confidence interval (CI) -0.278 to -0.080) and a 0.068 % lower level of FEV1/FVC (95% CI -0.128 to -0.008). Our findings suggested that exposure to respirable dust might impair pulmonary function in informal-sector cotton weavers. Keywords: Indigo-dyed Cotton, Informal-sector Weavers, Occupational Exposure, Pulmonary function, Respirable Dust","PeriodicalId":10049,"journal":{"name":"Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49553984","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Survival Analysis of Time to Death of HIV-Infected Patients under Antiretroviral Therapy in Tepi General Hospital, South West Ethiopia 埃塞俄比亚西南部Tepi总医院接受抗逆转录病毒治疗的hiv感染者至死亡时间的生存分析
Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.12982/cmujns.2021.092
Alemu Bekele Eticha
{"title":"Survival Analysis of Time to Death of HIV-Infected Patients under Antiretroviral Therapy in Tepi General Hospital, South West Ethiopia","authors":"Alemu Bekele Eticha","doi":"10.12982/cmujns.2021.092","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12982/cmujns.2021.092","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Despite advancements in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, HIV continues to be a global problem. Antiretroviral therapy is a critical treatment that has been used to treat HIV-infected patients since 1996. Even though an increase in the number of patients enrolled in ART, the mortality rate for HIV cases in Ethiopia has never been overcome. Thus, this study aimed to identify influential factors of death of HIV-infected individuals received antiretroviral therapy at the Tepi General Hospital. The secondary data was extracted from each selected patient for whom the ART was initiated from September 2011 to June 2018. Then, Cox regression technique provided the essential determinants of time to death of HIV-infected patients. The findings revealed that 35.14 percent of HIV patients died despite being on ART. The identified causes of death were being over 40 years old, being in clinical stage IV, being uneducated, having a low body weight, and having a low CD4 cell count. Gender, tuberculosis status, and functional status, on the other hand, were not supported as factors. Thus, age over 40 years, being underweight, having a low baseline CD4 cell count, being in an advanced WHO clinical stage, and having a low education level were identified as critical risk factors that exposed to early death even while on ART. As a result, the hospital advised prioritizing patients based on the identified factors. Keywords: AIDS; Analysis; Biological modeling; Biological activities","PeriodicalId":10049,"journal":{"name":"Chiang Mai University journal of natural sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47031736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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