1.Effect of Mifepristone on Production of Pl asminogen Activators and Progesterone in Rat Reproductive System
Zhongming XIONG ; Changhong ZHU ; Huizhu XIAO
Acta Medicinae Universitatis Scientiae et Technologiae Huazhong 2000;29(5):402-404
The effects of mifepristone (RU486) on the productions of plasminogen activator and progesterone in rat granulosa cells and luteal cells were studied by fibrin overlay method and radioimmunoassay method. The results showed that RU486 could significantly antagonize tPA activity and progesterone production enhanced by human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Secretion of tPA from luteal cells was significantly promoted by RU486 with or without prostaglandin F2a (PGF2α), but progesterone production in luteal cells was markedly inhibited with the same treatment. With method of tissue culture, the results showed that RU486 was capable of stimulating tPA and urokinase (uPA) activity in endometrium of pregnant rats. These findings indicated that antifertility of RU486 might be partly mediated through plasminogen activator-plasminogen activator inhibitor system.
2.Analysis of drug resistance of ESBLs-producing Escherichia Coli and Klebsiella Pneumoniae and gene detection of TEM and SHV
Changhong ZHANG ; Cunren MENG ; Ying XIAO
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(5):583-585
Objective To understand the drug resistance status of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase(ESBLs)-producing Esche-richia coli (E.coli)and Klebsiella pneumonia (KPN ),and the prevalence situation of TEM and SHV genotype in Wusu city.Meth-ods E.coli and KPN isolated in two hospitals of Wusu city from July 2011 to June 2013 were collected and the drug sensitivity test was performed by the disk diffusion method (K-B method),the ESBLs preliminary screening and the phenotypic confirmatory test were carried according to the guideline of CLSI,and at the same time DNA of ESBLs producing strains was extracted and the TEM and SHV genes among them were tested by PCR and the electrophoresis method.Results Totally 221 strains of E.coli and 153 strains of KPN were collected,among them ESBLs producing strains were 37 strains and 43 strains respectively,and the detec-tion rate of ESBLs in KPN was higher than that in E.coli(χ2 =6.942,P <0.01).The drug resistance of two kinds of bacteria were similar,the resistance rate of ESBLs producing strains to beta lactam antibacterial drugs was obviously higher than that in non-en-zyme producing strains,which was mostly more than 90%;the resistance rate to penicillin and the first or second generation cepha-losporins was almost 100%;which to gentamicin and ciprofloxacin was above 50%;while which to carbapenem was lower,less than 5%.The detection rates of TEM and SHV genes were 72.9% and 54% in ESBLs producing E.coli and 81.4% and 65.1% in KPN respectively,the detection rates were basically consistent without statistically significant differences between them (P >0.05).Conclusion The detection rate of ESBLs producing E.coli and KPN in Wusu city is higher,the drug resistance situation is severe,and TEM,SHV are the important genotypes of ESBLs.
3.Multiple linear stepwise regression of fiver lipid levels: proton MR spectroscopy study in vivo at 3.0 T
Li XU ; Changhong LIANG ; Yuanqiu XIAO ; Zhonglin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2010;44(9):954-957
Objective To analyze the correlations between liver lipid level determined by liver 3.0 T 1H-MRS in vivo and influencing factors using multiple linear stepwise regression. Methods The prospective study of liver 1H-MRS was performed with 3.0 T system and eight-channel torso phased-array coils using PRESS sequence. Forty-four volunteers were enrolled in this study. Liver spectra were collected with a TR of 1500 ms ,TE of 30 ms, volume of interest of 2 cm ×2 cm ×2 cm, NSA of 64 times. The acquired raw proton MRS data were processed by using a software program SAGE. For each MRS measurement, using water as the internal reference, the amplitude of the lipid signal was normalized to the sum of the signal from lipid and water to obtain percentage lipid within the liver. The statistical description of height, weight, age and BMI, Line width and water suppression were recorded, and Pearson analysis was applied to test their relationships. Multiple linear stepwise regression was used to set the statistical model for the prediction of Liver lipid content. Results Age (39.1 ± 12. 6) years, body weight (64.4 ± 10. 4) kg,BMI (23.3 ±3.1) kg/m2, linewidth (18.9 ±4.4) and the water suppression (90.7 ±6.5)% had significant correlation with liver lipid content (0.00 to 0.96%, median 0. 02% ), r were 0.11,0. 44,0. 40,0. 52, - 0. 73 respectively(P < 0. 05 ). But only age, BMI, line width, and the water suppression entered into the multiple linear regression equation. Liver lipid content prediction equation was as follows: Y =1.395-(0.021 × water suppression) + (0.022 × BMI) + (0.014 × line width) - ( 0. 064 × age),and the coefficient of determination was 0.613, corrected coefficient of determination was 0.59. Conclusion The regression model fitted well, since the variables of age, BMI, width, and water suppression can explain about 60% of liver lipid content changes.
4.The effect of ceramometal bridge on the local oral flora
Changhong LIU ; Xiaorong XIAO ; Ning GAO ; Yonglie CAO ; Zhu ZHU
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2000;0(06):-
Objective:To investigate the effect of the ceramometal b ridge on the local gingival groove flora.Methods: Classi cal bacterial incubation and identification were used to study the changes of th e local gingival groove flora in 6 patients wearing ceramometal bridge for 1 wee k to 3 months. Results: 3 months after the prosthetic procedure the CFU o f P.melaninogenica, Gram-positive bacilli cmainly Actinomyces and the t otal bacteria were significantly increased (P
5.Effect of body mass and BMI on proton hepatic MRS water suppression at 3.0T MR
Li XU ; Changhong LIANG ; Yuanqiu XIAO ; Zhonglin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2010;26(4):705-708
Objective To explore the effect of body mass and body mass index (BMI) on proton hepatic MRS water suppression at 3.0T. Methods The prospective study of hepatic proton MRS was performed with GE Signa Excite HD 3.0T system and eight-channel torso phased-array coils using PRESS sequence in 44 healthy subjects. Liver spectra were collected with TR of 1500 ms, TE of 30 ms, VOI of 2 cm×2 cm×2 cm and NSA of 64 times. Areas and heights for metabolites resonances were caulculated. Results Group with small mass has lower height ([161.2±8.5] cm vs [167.7±6.2])cm, lower BMI ([20.8±2.3] kg/m~2 vs [25.6±2.6]kg/m~2), better water suppression effect (min-max: 90-96 vs 65-94;median: 94 vs 93), smaller height (min-max: 1.41×10~4-5.76 ×10~5 vs 3.45×10~4-1.75×10~6;median: 9.00×10~4 vs 2.58×10~5) and integrated area (min-max: 4.27×10~4-2.00×10~7 vs 1.24×10~5-5.00×10~7;median: 2.64×10~5 vs 1.19×10~6)of Lip2 than larger weight group. Standardized lipid content (min-max: 0-0.11 vs 0-0.96;median: 0.01 vs 0.04) was less. Group with lower BMI had lower weight ([55.2±8.2]kg vs [71.2±7.8]kg), smaller age ([33.2±11.9]years vs [45.6±9.4]years), better water suppression effect(min-max: 90-96 vs 65-95;median: 94 vs 93) smaller of height (min-max: 1.41×10~4-5.76×10~5 vs 3.45×10~4-1.75×10~6;median: 7.37×10~4 vs 2.11×10~5) and integrated area (min-max: [4.27×10~4-2.00×10~7] vs [1.24×10~5 -5.00×10~7];median: 2.64×10~5 vs 1.19×10~6) of Lip2 than larger weight group. Standardized lipid content (min-max: 0-0.08 vs 0.01-0.96;median: 0.01 vs 0.04) was less. There was significant correlation among water suppression, weight (r=-0.478, P=0.001) and BMI (r=-0.494, P=0.001). Conclusion Lipid accumulation in the liver may be the result of increased fat portion of the body depending on mass and BMI, and hinder to achieve effective water suppression.
6.Diagnosis and treatment of split cord malformations in children
Chunquan CAI ; Qingjiang ZHANG ; Changhong SHEN ; Weidong YANG ; Xiao MA ; Ning SUN ; Chunxiang WANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2008;7(10):709-712
We retrospectively analyzed clinical and imaging data of 26 children with split cord malformations (SCMs). Based on Pang's classification, 14 SCMs were defined as type Ⅰ and 12 as type Ⅱ.Neural function was markedly improved in 20 patients postoperatively. Three of 4 children who did not undergo surgical treatment had neural function deteriorated. Two children lost follow-up. We suggest that Pang's Classification of SCMs may be useful in describing pathological changes and guiding surgical procedure; imaging examine (including MRI, CT and X-ray) would play a significant role in confirmed SCMs diagnosis; and surgical operation should focus on eliminate and prevent spinal cord damnification.
7.Reliability and correlation of in vivo heptic shimming of liver and water suppression with 3.0T proton MRS
Li XU ; Changhong LIANG ; Zaiyi LIU ; Zhenjun ZHAO ; Biao HUANG ; Qiongxin ZENG ; Yuanqiu XIAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2009;25(7):1208-1210
Objective To assess the reliability of auto-shimming line width (LW) and water suppression rate (WS), and the correlation between them. Methods GE Signa Excite HD 3.0T system and eight-channel torso phased-array coils with PRESS sequence were performed in 38 volunteers. Liver spectra were collected with TR of 1500 ms, TE of 30 ms, VOI of 2 cm×2 cm×2 cm, NSA of 64 times. Spectroscopy routine auto-shimming pre-scanning program was executed and the values of LW and WS were recorded. Then another spectroscopy routine auto-shimming pre-scanning program was performed repeatedly and 38 groups of data were obtained totally. Intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC), coefficient of variation (CV) and significance test were conduced on 38 groups of LW and WS data. Spearman rank correlation analysis was used to assess the correlation of LW and WS. Results ①The ICC of LW and WS was 0.862 and 0.961 (both P<0.0001), respectively, while the value of CV was 0.20, 0.18, 0.09 and 0.08, respectively. Significant difference was not observed; ②The value of correlation coefficient was -0.659, -0.485 (both P<0.0001), respectively. Conclusion ①The reliability is excellent for in vivo liver 3.0T 1H-MRS and WS appears relatively stable; ②Indexes of LW correlate with WS moderately, and it seems the smaller the value of LW is, the easier to achieve higher WS.
8.Reproducibility of normal hepatic proton MRS at 3.0T
Li XU ; Changhong LIANG ; Yuanqiu XIAO ; Zhonglin ZHANG ; Shuixing ZHANG ; Shufei XIE
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2009;25(10):1821-1823
Objective To explore the reproducibility of normal hepatic MRS at 3.0T. Methods The hepatic proton MRS was performed with GE Signa Excite HD 3.0T system and eight-channel torso phased-array coils using PRESS sequence. Thirty-one healthy individuals were enrolled in this study. Liver spectra were collected with TR of 1500 ms, TE of 30 ms, ROI of 2 cm×2 cm×2 cm, NSA of 64 times. The outcomes were statistically analyzed with Wilcoxon signed ranks test and Spearman correlation test.Results There was no significant difference of signal to noise ratio (Z=-0.535,P=0.593), baseline stability (Z=-0.333, P=0.739), linewidth of automatic shimming (Z=-0.305, P=0.761), water suppression (Z=-1.232, P=0.218), height of lipid peak (Z=-0.558,P=0.557), area under the lipid peak (Z=-1.195,P=0.232), height of water peak (Z=-0.647,P=0.518) and area under the warter peak (Z=-0.118, P=0.906) between first examination and second examination. Correlation coefficient of the former and the later measurements of lipid area and water area were 0.784 (P<0.001) and 0.799 (P<0.001), respectively.Conclusion The reproducibility is good for in vivo liver proton MRS at 3.0T.
9.Study on the novel models with human rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts-cartilage-SCID mice for rheumatoid arthritis
Fangfang ZUO ; Changhong XIAO ; Wen HU ; Yuyao CHEN ; Mei HUANG ; Kaiqin LI ; Qinxiao XU ; Ensheng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2012;16(11):749-753,后插1
Objective To establish the models with human rheumatoid arthritis (RA) synovial fibroblasts (RASFs)-cartilage-severe combined immune deficient (SCID) mice for the study of the RASFs in the pathogenesis of RA.Methods The 4th passage RASFs were marked with 5-bromodexyuridine (5-Brdu)and injected into a cavity of inert sterile gel sponge,then with the normal human cartilage co-implanted in the back subcutaneously of SCID mice to set up a novel model of RA.Osteoarthritis synovial fibroblasts (OASFs)were injected as control group.Thirty days after the surgery,the mice were killed,the grafts and the knee joints were proceed with histological study and immunohistochemistry to detect the expression of 5-Brdu and Vimentin in synoviocytes.The serum level of interleukin (IL)-6 and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-3 were detected with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Results Twenty-three mice survived except for one mouse in the RASFs group died of anesthesia.① Only in one case in the RASFs group,the IL-6 was detected,the others were unable to be detected.The MMP-3 in the OASFs group was (40±17) pg/ml,but in RASFs group only one case was detected.② There were 4 and 3 implanted cartilages loss in the RASFs group and OASFs group respectively.The histological scores of cartilage invasion by synoviocytes and cartilage degradation in grafts were higher in RASFs groups than in OASFs groups (0.6±0.7 vs 0.3±0.5,2.3±0.8 vs 1.7±1.0 respectively).③ The histological scores of synovial hyperplasia and cartilage invasion in the knee joints was significantly higher in the RASFs group than in the OASFs group (3.1±0.8 vs 1.7±1.0,P<0.01,1.6±1.7 vs 0.6±1.4,P<0.05 respectively).④ During the grafts,a lot of 5-Brdu and Vimentin markers positive synovio-cytes were found in the mice subcutaneous tissue,but manipulus positive synoviocytes were found on the area of cartilage invasion in both groups.In knee joints,single positive synoviocytes could be detected in bone marrow and hyperplasic area of the synovial tissue in both groups.Conclusion The isolated RASFs can survival and have the ability to invade and degrade the cartilage in vivo without the limitation of immunity induced inflammations,and can also migrate to the synovial joints in distance and induce arthritis.
10.Effect of Humanistic Care on Long-term Treatment of Leukemia Children
Ling WANG ; Yanfeng XIAO ; Jinna LI ; Changhong YANG ; Li WANG ; Fangqin XIN
Chinese Medical Ethics 2015;(4):639-641,642
Objective:To investigate the psychological changes of leukemia children and their parents during treatment and rehabilitation,and provide the basis for medical staff giving humanistic care to them.Methods:20 leukemia children and their parents were interviewed and accepted one to one individualized intervention after ana-lyzing the information and posing problems.Results:Leukemia children need long-term treatment, and chemo-therapeutic drugs has obvious side effect, which make parents and children painful and easily cause negative emo-tion and psychological problems.Timely psychological intervention and humanistic care are good for disease recov-ery.Conclusion:According to children′s psychological characteristics in different treatment stages and parents′psy-chological needs conclusion was made that humanistic care on leukemia children should include:to make the pa-tient comfortable first, meet the psychological demands of children in different ages, improve medical technology, carry out painless therapy, enhance communication skills between doctors and patients, give the necessary social support, and improve the children′s quality of life.