1.Sperm DNA fragmentation index and the success rate of IVF/ICSI.
Di XI ; Yun CHEN ; Yu-tian DAI
National Journal of Andrology 2016;22(1):77-81
Sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI) refers to the percentage of DNA strand breaks in the total sperm. Many studies suggest that elevated DFI can lead to male infertility and early spontaneous abortion. High-DFI patients are more likely to fail in assisted reproduction and preliminary treatment or prevention methods have been developed for this population. This review focuses on the impact of DFI on clinical pregnancy outcomes and progress in the studies of its treatment.
Abortion, Spontaneous
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Chromatin
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DNA Fragmentation
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Female
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Humans
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Infertility, Male
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Outcome
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Sperm Injections, Intracytoplasmic
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Spermatozoa
2.Research on multiplication of the H9N2 subtype avian influenza virus in large-scale microcarrier-based MDCK cell culture system
Chunyan LI ; Jing XIAO ; Xi LI ; Di LIU
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2009;(12):1149-1153
To explore the regularity for the multiplication of avian influenza virus subtype H9N2 in large-scale microcarrier-based MDCK cell culture system, and to determine the optimal proliferation conditions. H9N2 subtype of avian influenza virus was inoculated into the MDCK cell growing on 24 well plate, and the HA titers of virus at different time were detected in the conditions of different infectious doses,different concentrations of TPCK- trypsin and different pH. The optimal conditions were determined. Then the H9N2 subtype avian influenza virus was grown in microcarrier-based MDCK cell in 250mL and 5L roller bottles. It was demonstrated that high viruse yield with a hemagglutination unit of 9 log2(1:512) could be obtained under the optimal conditions of multiplication . The result indicated the H9N2 subtype avian influenza virus could be produced in microcarrier-based MDCK cell in a large-scale culture system with a high virus yield and demonstrates the feasibility of the development of mammalian cell-based in influenza vaccine in microcarrier culture systems.
3.Primary brest T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma/leukemia: a case report and review of literatures
Ganggang WANG ; Qiaohua ZHANG ; Xi LI ; Juya CUI ; Lijun DI
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2013;22(5):298-300
Objective To report a case of primary breast T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma/leukemia (T-LBL/ALL) and study its clinico-pathological features and treatment,to improve the recognition of T-LBL/ ALL.Methods A case of primary breast T-LBL/ALL was reported and reviewed the literatures.Results The female patient was 17 years old,was diagnosed as primary breast T-LBL/ALL who presented with multiple bilateral breast masses and left axillary lymph node enlargement for two months.The patient was treated with modified BFM-90 and achieved complete remission.The patient was in complete remission 12 months after diagnosis at present and till in follow-up.Conclusion Primary breast T-LBL/ALL is very rare and highly aggressive with bad prognosis.T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia chemotherapy regimens is often effective.
4.Comparison of three different flow cytometers in the clinical assessment of lymphocyte subsets
Weiwei WANG ; Di XI ; Xiangliang YUAN ; Lisong SHEN
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2016;39(5):361-365
Objective To evaluate the consistency and accuracy among 3 brands of flow cytometers (BriCyte E6,BD FACSCanto Ⅱ and Beckman Coulter FC 500) in the detection of lymphocyte subsets.Methods According to the methodology,the BriCyte E6 was compared with 2 flow cytometers commonly used in clinical detection.Seventy-three cases (40 male and 33 female) of anticoagulation peripheral blood specimens were collected in the clinical laborartory department of Xinhua Hospital in July 2015 and the percentage (%) and absolute number (#) of the lymphocyte subsets were detected by 3 different flow cytometers within samples collected 4 h.Results There were good consistency among the 3 flow cytometers (R2 >0.95,R2 from 0.969 5 to 0.992 4) in the detection of lymphocyte subsets percentage,so did in the detection of absolute number (R2 > 0.95,R2 from 0.969 1 to 0.993 3).As to the precision evaluation,in the detectionof CD8%,T#,CD4+ T# and CD8+ T#,BriCyte E6 achieved a low CV% compared with FACSCanto Ⅱ and FC 500 (Friedman statistics are 16.720,11.840,15.760 and 15.430,P =0.000 2,0.027,0.000 4,0.000 4,respectively).In the detection of T%,CD4%,NK%,B%,NK#,B#,there was no significant difference among the 3 flow cytometers (Friedman statistics are 4.242,3.916,0.852,2.595,1.835 and 0.578,P =0.119 9,0.141 2,0.653 2,0.273 3,0.399 6,0.749 0,respectively).Conclusions The 3 flow cytometers have a good consistency in the detection of lymphocyte subsets.BriCyte E6 may be an alternative or complement of existing flow cytometers.
5.Kinetics of Fed-batch Cultivation on Recombinant Escherichia coli Containing Human-like-Collagen cDNA
Yu MI ; Xiu-Fu HUA ; Dai-Di FAN ; Xi ZHANG ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(04):-
The kinetics of batch and fed-batch cultures of recombinant Escherichia coli to produce humanlike collagen were investigated. Through examining the density of substrate and the amount of mushrooms and the density of products during the process of fermenting, a set of kinetic models are set up. The influence of cell without plasmid was considered. The results show that the kinetic model may well simulate the fermenting process.
6.Combating maternal mortality in China: experience, challenges and opportunities
Jiangli DI ; Qi YANG ; Xi JIN
Global Health Journal 2017;1(3):19-31
Since the People's Republic China founded,especially over the last 15 years,maternal mortality rate (MMR) has fallen dramatically.In 2014,China has achieved the target of a reduction of 75% MMR from 1990 to 2015 (MDG5) ahead of schedule.This achievement can be attributed to the improvement of legislation and policy,government commitment and investment on maternal health,extensive international cooperation,implementation of the maternal health program,development of maternal and child health (MCH) service system and development of MCH surveillance systems.Although China has achieved MDG5,there are many kinds of difficulties and challenges in achieving the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Therefore,multi-strategy actions need to be considered to seize the opportunities to further reduce the MMR in the future.
7.Treatment of Tile type C pelvic fracture with legacy pedicle screw system plus minimally invasive technique
Aimin CHEN ; Nan LU ; Xi JIANG ; Di YANG ; Jun LI ; Zhiling ZHANG ; Tianwen YE ; Liangyu ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2011;27(9):789-792
ObjectiveTo investigate the feasibility of Legacy pedicle screw system plus minimally invasive technique in treatment of Tile type C pelvic fracture and evaluate its therapeutic effects.MethodsFrom January 2008 to March 2010, 12 patients with closed Tile type C pelvic fractures were treated with Legacy pedicle screw system plus minimally invasive technique.There were seven males and five females, at age range of 21-60 years (average 39.6 years).All patients had sacrum fractures of the posterior pelvic rings.The anterior pelvic ring fractures included unilateral ischiadic ramus fractures in four patients and bilateral ischiadic ramus fractures in eight.Three patients were combined with shock.The anterior pelvic rings were fixed with minimally invasive reconstruction plates and the posterior pelvic rings fixed with minimally invasive technique plus Legacy pedicle screw system.ResultsThe operation lasted for average 90 minutes (range, 80-110 minutes) , with average intraoperative blood loss of 105 ml (range, 80-150 ml).All patients were followed up for average 18 months (range, 6-32 months), which showed that all patients got satisfactory reductions and that the fractures were healed at one stage, with average period of 11.5 weeks (range, 9-13 weeks).There occurred no infections, failures of internal fixations or nerve injuries.According to improved Lindahl standard of pelvic injury function assessment, the result was excellent in 10 patients and good in two, with average score of 78.6 points.Conclusions Under master of the surgical indications, Legacy pedicle screw system plus minimally invasive technique takes advantages of minor trauma, less intraoperative fluoroscopy, short operation time, good curative resuhs and few complications in treatment of Tile type C pelvic fractures by fixation of the posterior pelvic rings and reconstruction of the anterior pelvic rings.
8.A Pharmacodynamical Study on the Improvement of Senile Drosophilas with Fragmented Sleep with the Administration of Shuang Xia Decoction
Yuan XI ; Qi ZHANG ; Yan TIAN ; Zhiqian ZHANG ; Di GENG ; Hongying LIN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;18(11):1993-2000
This study aimed at unfolding the therapeutic effects of freeze-dried powder separated from Shuang Xia decoction (SXD) on female senile drosophila melanogaster with fragmented sleep.Taking drosophilas as the model organisms,the locomotor activity was monitored using the autonomic monitoring software to explore the regulation of fragmented sleep in senile drosophilas by the treatment of SXD.As a result,it was found that the optimum concentration of SXD was 2.50%,while the desirable therapeutic duration was 4 days.In comparison with the control group,35-day-old virgin drosophilas'sleep was prolonged in the SXD group and the positive control group.The positive drug mainly affected their sleep in the daytime,while SXD impacted their sleep at night featuring the prolonged fragmented sleep.In conclusion,it was demonstrated that the freeze-dried powder of SXD effectively alleviated intermittent insomnia in the female senile drosophilas.Compared with positive drug,SXD also mitigated intermittent insomnia at night without significant changes in the sleep of the drosophilas in the daytime.Above all,SXD was beneficial in the regulation of sleep-wake rhythm in the drosophilas.
9.Comparison of the intraocular pressure value measured with Goldmann applanation tonometer and non-contact tonometer
Qi-Chang, YAN ; Yu-Hua, HE ; Quan-Hao, BAI ; Yue, DI ; Xi-Ling, WANG
International Eye Science 2006;6(3):537-539
AIM: To assess the relative agreement of GAT and NCT in IOP measurement by comparing the differences between Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT) and non-contact tonometer (NCT) in intraocular pressure (IOP) detection.METHODS: IOP of 529 eyes of 265 volunteers were measured with both NCT and GAT, respectively.RESULTS: The measurement results of NCT were lower than that of GAT, there was significant difference between the IOP measured with NCT and GAT (19.13 vs23.43, t=22.644, P<0.05). With the increasing of IOP values, the difference magnitude was greater, especially in IOP group that was more than 30mmHg, but the correlation coefficient became lower.CONCLUSION: The measurement results with NCT are lower than that of GAT. When the IOP with the NCT is in borderline value, it need be corrected with GAT, in order to discover the pathologically elevated IOP and avoid the misdiagnosis and mistreatment of glaucoma.
10.Effect of electro-acupuncture at Neiguan (PC6) and Lieque (LU7) on the expression of protein kinases in cardiomyocytes of myocardial ischemia rats.
Ying WANG ; Di LI ; Jian-Yu DAI ; Yu-Fu LIU ; Qin JING ; Xi WANG ; Lie WANG
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine 2015;35(3):338-342
OBJECTIVETo study the effect of electro-acupuncture (EA) at Neiguan (PC6) and Lieque (LU7) on the expression of protein kinases in cardiomyocytes of myocardial ischemia (MI) rats.
METHODSHealthy male SD rats were randomly divided into the control group, the model group, the Neiguan point group, the Lieque point group, and the non-meridian non-acupoint group, 10 in each group by random digit table. The MI rat model was established by injecting isoprenaline hydrochloride (85 mg/kg). EA at Neiguan (PC6), Lieque (LU7), and non-meridian non-acupoint were respectively performed. Changes of the expression of protein kinases [such as protein kinase A (PKA), protein kinase C (PKC), protein kinase G (PKG)] in rat cardiomyocytes were observed using Western blot.
RESULTSCompared with the control group, expression levels of PKA, PKC, and PKG increased obviously in the model group (P < 0.01). Compared with the model group, expression levels of PKA, PKC, and PKG decreased in the Neiguan point group and the Lieque point group (P < 0.01, P < 0.05). Expression levels of PKA decreased in the non-meridian non-acupoint group (P < 0.01). Compared with the Neiguan point group, expression levels of PKA, PKC, and PKG increased in the non-meridian non-acupoint group and the Lieque point group (P < 0.01, P < 0.05). Compared with the Lieque point group, expression levels of PKA, PKC, and PKG increased in the non-meridian non-acupoint group (P < 0.01, P < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONEA at Neiguan (PC6) and Lieque (LU7) could decrease protein expression levels of PKA, PKC and PKG in rat myocardial cells, and the effect of acupuncture at Neiguan (PC6) was better than that obtained by EA at Lieque (LU7).
Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Animals ; Coronary Artery Disease ; Cyclic AMP-Dependent Protein Kinases ; Electroacupuncture ; Male ; Meridians ; Myocardial Ischemia ; metabolism ; therapy ; Myocytes, Cardiac ; metabolism ; Plant Extracts ; Protein Kinases ; metabolism ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley