1.Comparison and evaluation of the surgical effect and binocular vision change before and after surgery for intermittent exotropia
Wen-Juan, HUA ; Yong-Hui, GU ; Dan-Dan, XU
International Eye Science 2015;(4):681-683
AIM: To investigate the preoperative binocular visual function of intermittent exotropia and the rebuilding and recovery of the postoperative binocular visual function, and analyze the effect of binocular visual function on orthophoria after surgery.
METHODS:From January 2011 to January 2014, 47 basic intermittent exotropia patients caming for treatment were collected in the clinical data. The changes in their near stereopsis, binocular visual function, binocular fusion and distance stereopsis after operations were recorded in the form of data. The preoperative binocular vision and the postoperative rebuilding were analyzed and contrasted with each other. In addition, the effect on the postoperative maintaining of orthophoria due to the existence, recovery and rebuilding of binocular visual function were observed.
RESULTS:Intermittent exotropia patients got damage in different levels on their binocular visual functions, especially on distance stereopsis, which was the heaviest and earliest. After the operation, all functions were obviously recovered and reconstructed and the improvements were statistically significant compared against those before the operation (P<0. 01). Patients having binocular visual function or part of it before the operation had a higher ratio of orthophoria compared against the patients who had lost binocular visual function before the operation and the difference was statistically significant (P<0. 01). The recovery and reconstruction of the postoperative binocular visual function played an important role in maintaining the orthophoria.
CONCLUSION: The intermittent exotropia cause damage to the stereopsis which happened the earliest. Obvious recovery and reconstruction of binocular visual function can be observed after the surgery. A relatively good preoperative binocular visual function may lead to the increase in the ratio of orthophoria or cure the intermittent exotropia. Performing an operation when distance stereopsis is damaged can increase the success rate for the surgery and reduce the recurrence rate.
2.A meta-analysis on transcranial magnetic stimulation for Parkinson's disease
Dan WANG ; Ping GU ; Junxia ZHAI
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2010;32(8):596-601
Objective To systematically review findings on the effectiveness and safety of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for treating Parkinson's disease. Methods Foreign and Chinese databases were searched to find relevant trials. The searches were supplemented by searching the reference lists of the published trials. The studies were separated into two groups: those applying TMS at frequencies higher than 1 Hz, and those at 1 Hz or lower. Meta-analysis was performed with the aid of RevMan 5.0 software. Results Both low-frequency and highfrequency TMS can significantly reduce total scores on the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) compared with sham stimulations. High-frequency TMS can significantly reduce UPDRS motor scores compared with sham stimulations. On the other hand, low-frequency TMS studies showed no significant overall improvement in motor scores, mental scores or in the activities of daily living (ADL) UPDRS scores. Low-frequency and high-frequency TMS studies also showed no significant overall improvement in Schwab and England ADL scores. Conclusions TMS therapy is safe and partially effective for treating Parkinson's disease.
3.Influences of different inductive methods on cartilage repair by tissue engineered cartilage with rabbit mesenchymal stem cells
Gang WANG ; Dan LI ; Guishan GU
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2006;0(06):-
Objective To explore the influences of different inductive methods on cartilage repair by tissue engineered cartilage with the seed cell of mesenchymal stem cells.Methods Rabbit mesenchymal stem cells were divided into dexamethasone-inducing group and TGF-?_1-dexamethasone co-inducing group.The cartilage defects were repaired by autologous tissue engineered cartilage constructs.The defects of control group were filled with scaffold without cells.Specimens were harvested 6 and 12 weeks postoperatively and assessed by histological grading and in situ detection of apoptosis.Results The repair tissue formed perpendicular column structure resembling that of normal cartilage in TGF-?_1-dexamethasone co-inducing group.The histological score 12 weeks postoperatively was higher in co-inducing group(20.26?1.35) than those in dexamethasone-inducing group(14.52?1.46) and control group(4.12?1.13).But the formation of tidemark was not observed in the repair tissue.Cells of repair cartilage at the bone-cartilage interface showed apoptosis.The ratios of apoptosis in dexamethasone-inducing group were(21.4?4.5) six weeks postoperatively and(7.3?2.2) twelve weeks postoperatively.The ratios of apoptosis in TGF-?_1-dexamethasone co-inducing group were(19.8?4.7) six weeks postoperatively and(6.9?2.0) twelve weeks postoperatively.The ratios of apoptosis at 6 th week were higher than those at 12 th week postoperatively with statistical significance(P
4.Comparative proteomics analysis of differentially expressed metastasis-associated proteins in human ovarian cancer cell lines
Dan SU ; Shenhua XU ; Linhui GU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2000;0(09):-
Objective To find the key proteins associated with metastasis of ovarian cancer, and find potential diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets of this malignancy. Methods A comparative proteomic strategy, in a combination of two-dimensional electrophoresis separation and mass spectrometry identification, was adopted to search for proteome alternations in an ovarian cancer mother cell line HO-8910 and its highly metastatic cell subline HO-8910PM. Results Twenty-one significantly different spots (two-fold increase or decrease) were detected between the two cell lines, of which 17 candidate proteins were successfully identified and characterized. Compared with those in HO-8910 mother cell line, 16 proteins were significantly up-regulated, while 5 proteins down-regulated in the highly metastatic cell subline HO-8910PM. The seventeen identified proteins could be functionally classified into 7 groups as following: zinc finger protein, calcium-binding protein, DNA repair and synthesis protein, cell regulatory protein, metabolism-related protein, cell surface antigen, cell signals and transducing protein. Conclusions The results suggest that an obviously differential proteomic expression exists between the human ovarian cancer mother cell line HO-8910 and highly metastatic cell subline HO-8910PM. It provides a clue for further identification of metastasis-related proteins, novel diagnostic markers as well as therapeutic targets of this malignancy.
5.Preliminary Observation of Mycoplasma Genitalium under Electron Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy
Dan LUO ; Ning GU ; Guojun LIANG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 1995;0(04):-
Objective To further identify the isolated Mycoplasma genitalium (Mg) from the high risk population of STD in China. Mothods The morphology of Mg standard strains and clinical isolates were observed under electron microscopy (EM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Mg sample preparation for AFM was fixed on mica and AFM images of scanning observation were captured by contacting and tapping modes and operated under normal atmospheric pressure and temperature. Results and Conclusion Mg had a diversity of shapes, including flask, pear, spindle or round shape with projecting neck portion and slightly broadened terminal structure under EM. The morphologic features under AFM were similar to those observed by EM. The typical Mg showed shapes of flask and pear with noticeable narrow ring or mark in the neck portion. The size of Mg measured under EM and AFM was similar as well. Mycoplasma
6. Screening of macromolecules in traditional Chinese medicine injections
Chinese Pharmaceutical Journal 2014;49(1):64-67
OBJECTIVE: To establish methods for screening of macromolecules in traditional Chinese medicine injections by molecular exclusion chromatography (SEC). METHODS: The separation was carried out by SEC with Phenomenon BioSep-SEC-s2000 (7.8 mm×300 mm, 8 μm) column. The mobile phase was 0.05 mol·L-1 Na2SO4, and differential detector was used when dextran was used as the reference standard. When proteins were used as reference standards, the mobile phase was the mixture of 0.1% trifluoroacetic acid and acetonitrile (70-30), and UV detector was selected. RESULTS: With the differential detector, the molecular weight range of dextran was 7100-133800, and the limit of detection was 0.0979 μg; with the UV detector, the molecular weight range of the proteins was 1638-13700, and the limit of detection was 0.00358 μg. No macromolecules were detected in the selected traditional Chinese medicine injections. CONCLUSION: The proposed method can be used for the screening of macromolecules in traditional Chinese medicine injections.
7.Effects of ultraviolet A on autophagy in human skin fibroblasts
Yunpeng ZHENG ; Xu CHEN ; Dan HUANG ; Song XU ; Heng GU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2015;48(11):782-786
Objective To evaluate the effects of ultraviolet A (UVA) on autophagy in human skin fibroblasts (HSFs).Methods Cultured HSFs were randomly divided into chronic and acute UVA radiation groups.HSFs in the chronic UVA radiation groups were irradiated with UVA at 5,10 and 20 J/cm2 separately once a day for 4 consecutive days,with HSFs receiving no radiation serving as the chronic radiation control group;HSFs in the acute UVA radiation groups received a single session of radiation with 5,10,30 and 60 J/cm2 UVA separately,with HSFs receiving no radiation serving as the acute radiation control group.After additional culture for different durations,methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay was performed to evaluate the proliferative activity of HSFs,monodansylcadaverin (MDC) staining to determine autophagy levels,and Western blot analysis to track the conversion of the microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain-3 (LC3)-Ⅰ to LC3-Ⅱ.Statistical analysis was carried out by using one-way analysis of variance followed by Students-Newman-Keuls (SNK) test for multiple-group comparisons and by the independent sample t test for two-group comparisons.Results The cellular proliferative activity significantly decreased in the 3 chronic radiation groups at 1 hour after the final UVA radiation compared with the chronic radiation control group (F =155.5,P < 0.05),and in the 4 acute radiation groups at 1,6 and 12 hours after UVA radiation compared with the acute radiation control group (F =1 335,1 649,2 774,all P < 0.05).MDC staining showed that the autophagy levels in HSFs significantly increased in the 3 chronic radiation groups after UVA radiation compared with the chronic radiation control group (F =748.62,P > 0.05),but showed no significant changes in any of the acute radiation groups at 1,6 or 12 hours after UVA radiation compared with the acute radiation control group (F =0.014,0.004,0.002,all P > 0.05).The ratio of LC3-Ⅱ to LC3-Ⅰ was significantly elevated in all the 3 chronic radiation groups at 1 hour after UVA radiation compared with the chronic radiation control group (t =9.002,21.772,18.33,all P < 0.05),but experienced no obvious changes in any of the acute radiation groups at 1,6 or 12 hours after UVA radiation compared with the acute radiation control group (F =0.13,0.27,0.06,all P > 0.05).Conclusion Chronic UVA radiation can upregulate autophagy levels in HSFs,but acute UVA radiation has no evident effects on it.
8.Establishment of family health assessment index system in Shanghai urban communities
Lan ZHU ; Yimin HUANG ; Dan GU ; Hua FU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2017;16(5):366-371
Objective To establish a standardized and feasible family health assessment index system based on the family practice system in Shanghai urban communities.Methods On the basis of literature review and special topic discussion, a preliminary index system framework was developed and an expert consultation questionnaire was compiled.Twenty one experts of general practice, medical specialties, health administration and public health management were invited and two rounds of improved Delphi expert consultation were conducted.The results of statistical analysis were summarized and the evaluation index system was established.Results The evaluation index system included 5 first-level indicators, 17 second-level indicators and 63 third-level indicators.The weight coefficients of first-level indicators in basic information, family structure, family function, family resources and health status of the family members were 0.199 6, 0.197 5, 0.201 7, 0.185 0, 0.216 2, respectively.In the two rounds of consultation, the positive coefficient of experts was both 100%, the degree of expert authority was 0.867 and 0.880, and the coordination coefficient was 0.294 and 0.415, respectively (P<0.05).The operational coordination coefficients were 0.320 and 0.402 (P<0.05), respectively.Conclusion The family health assessment index system constructed by the Delphi expert consultation method can provide reference for family doctors to carry out family health assessment in urban communities.
9.Analysis of the expectancy on community health service by patients in a Shanghai community
Erzhou GU ; Yingyao CHEN ; Chuanlin LI ; Peng HAN ; Dan TIAN
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2009;25(3):179-182
Objective The study was to provide evidence for the development of local community health services through the analysis of patiems' expectations for community health services. Methods The expectations were indirectly evaluated by investigating the patients in the willingness-to-pay. Results The patients had a generally high expectation for health community services and they would be highly disappointed once their expectations fall short. Conclusions Those expectations that could be realized with short-term efforts ought to attract high attention of community health service providers and made important goals to achieve in the near future.
10.Papillary thyroid carcinoma: comparison between CT features and pathologic findings
Hongna TAN ; Yajia GU ; Weijun PENG ; Wentao YANG ; Dan HUANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2009;43(8):799-804
llary-like mural nodules of PTC showed less enhancement on post-contrast CT and cervical lymph node metastases were more frequently seen in PTC.