1.Early diagnosis value in of serum lysophosphatidic acid and CA-125 detection ovarian cancer
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2009;16(12):2117-2118
Objective To explore the clinical value of early diagnosis of ovarian cancer by serum lysophosphatidic acid(LPA) and CA-125.Methods 50 patients with ovarian cancer from October 2005 to February 2008 were selected as ovarian cancer group,at the same period selected 44 patients with ovarian benign tumor(ovarian benign disease group),and 50 healthy women as the healthy control group.All patients were diagnosed and confirmed by preoperative blood and pathology.The serum LPA and CA-125 of two groups were detected.Results The serum LPA level and the positive rate in the ovarian cancer group was higher than that of the ovaries benign group or the control group(P<0.05).The CA-125 level in the ovarian cancer group was similar to that of the ovaries benign group(P>0.05),while the CA-125 level in the ovarian cancer group or the ovaries benign group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).The specificity of the LPA was better than that of the CA-125 detection.In the early diagnosis of ovarian cancer,the sensitivity of the combination(85.7%) was better than either of them(P<0.01);the plasma LPA level and positive rate of CA-125 of the phase Ⅱ~Ⅳ ovarian cancer patients were higher than that of phase Ⅰ (P<0.01);the CA-125 positive rate of the serious cystadenocarcinoma was higher than that of the cystadenocarcinoma(P<0.01).Conclusion LPA is a sensitive biomarker for the early diagnosis of ovarian cancer,especially combined with CA-125.It should be widely used in clinic.
2.The clinical significance of the serum estradiol-2,tumor necrosis factor-alpha and vascular endothelial growth factor in patients with endometriosis
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2010;33(3):23-26
Objective To detect the level of the serum estradiol-2 (E_2), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF- α) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in patients with endometriosis (EMS) and explore their clinical significance. Methods Fifty-nine EMS patients from January 2006 to January 2009 were selected as EMS group and 60 normal women were selected as control group. The serum E_2,TNF-αand VEGF in EMS group 24 h pre-operation, 7 d post-operation and 6 months after operation were detected, and compared with control group. Results The levels of the serum E_2[(216.5 ± 59.7) ng/L],TNF- α [(30.4 ± 17.5) μg/L]and VEGF [(250.7 ± 88.7) ng/L]in EMS group pre-operation were significantly higher than those in control group [(100.2 ± 33.2) ng/L, (11.2 ± 3.6) μg/L, (103.2 ± 49.2) ng/L]and post-operation [(121.3±44.6) ng/L, (13.4 ± 6.2) μg/L, (153.9 ± 58.7) ng/L](P < 0.01). But there was no significant difference between control group and post-operation of EMS group (P > 0.05). The levels of the serum E_2 [(316.5 ± 77.6) ng/L],TNF-α [(51.1 ± 12.3) μg/L]and VEGF [(305.1±69.7) ng/L]with stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ in EMS group were higher than those in control group or those with stage Ⅰ - Ⅱ [(170.7±48.2) ng/L, (25.8 ± 10.1) μ g/L, (169.2 ± 36.1) ng/L](P < 0.05 or < 0.01). The levels of the serum E_2,TNF- α and VEGF with stage Ⅰ - Ⅱ in EMS group were also higher than those in control group (P < 0.05). Nine patients recurred at 6 months after the operation. The levels of the serum E_2[(187.8 ± 46.7) ng/L],TNF- α [(23.9 ± 9.5) μg/L]and VEGF [(185.3 ± 57.4) ng/L]of the recurred EMS patients stepped up significantly higher than those of the non-recurred EMS patients [(112.7±30.3) ng/L, (13.2±4.7) μg/L, (116.4±30.3) ng/L](P < 0.01). While there was no significant difference between control group and non-recurred EMS patients (P >0.05). Conclusions The serum E_2,TNF-αand VEGF may play important roles in the development of the EMS. And the detection of the serum E_2,TNF-αand VEGF is useful to judge the patient's condition and the prognosis of the EMS.
3.Detection of alpha-thalassemia gene by coelocentesis in early prenatal diagnosis
Fengzhen ZHOU ; Jiani LI ; Xiufeng YE
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 1998;0(03):-
Objective To investigate the safety and accuracy of diagnosing alpha-thalassemia with extraembryonic coelomic cells. Methods Coelocentesis was performed before artificial abortion to collect extraembryonic coelmic fluid in 40 women with singleton pregnancy during 6-10 gestational weeks. The villi was gathered after suction. PCR technique was used to amplify alpha-thalassemia gene in both extraembryonic coelomic cells and villi and concordant rate of two different kinds of samples were compared. Results The genotypes of alpha-thalassemia were successfully amplified in 37 cases of coelomic cells and all were concordant with the results of villi. Conclusion Extraembryonic coelomic cells can be used in early prenatal diagnosis of alpha-thalassemia by PCR technique and is practicable.
4.THE EFFECTS OF VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF ASCORBIC ACID INTAKE ON THE CHOLESTEROL CONTENTS IN SERUM AND LIVER AND THE MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN ARTERIES OF GUINEA PIGS
Deqin ZHOU ; Fengzhen LI ; Xinru LI
Acta Nutrimenta Sinica 1956;0(02):-
Male guinea pigs were placed on ordinary or high lipid diet for 30-36 weeks with various amounts of ascorbic acid (Vc) intake. The daily dose of low level intake was 0.7-1.2mg. The normal one was 2.5-5mg. The high dose was 30-45mg. The various amounts of Vc intake did not affect the cholesterol contents in serum and liver. The animals fed low level Vc were without "overt signs of deficiency, but morphological changes of aorta were developed in these animals either on ordinary or high lipid diet. On high lipid diet, the pathological changes of the vessels (aorta and arteriols in cardiac muscles) of animals fed low level of Vc were more severe than those of animals fed normal level, and those of animals fed high dose were the least severe.The result of this study suggested that the presence of a link between Vc and the integrity of the vessels. Prolonged low intake of YC may be regarded as being one of the causal factors in the development of arteriosclerosis. The requirements of Vc for subjects with high cholesterol level may be more than those of normal subjects.
5.Surgical Cooperation During Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy Combined with Radiofrequency
Mei GE ; Fengzhen ZHOU ; Xiaojun ZHAI
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2015;(3):286-288
[Summary] The study summarized surgical cooperation key points during percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy combined with radiofrequency in 60 cases, including preoperative preparation, intraoperative care, and maintenance and sterilization of instruments after the surgery.All the 60 operations were successfully completed, without complications such as intraoperative dural rupture and nerve root injury.Postoperatively, an instant relief of low back pain was obtained and the lower limb straight leg raising test showed negative immediately.The preoperative preparation and proficiency with special surgical skills are conducive to successful operation and improvement of surgical outcomes.
6.THE BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS AND STABILITIES OF THE STABILIZED VITAMIN A, B_(2) AND C DERIVATIVES IN PRESSED BISCUITS
Ziucheng GUO ; Guiquaa TAO ; Xinru LI ; Fengzhen LI ; Deqin ZHOU
Acta Nutrimenta Sinica 1956;0(04):-
Pressed biscuits were fortified with gelatin encapsulated VA powder, VC phosphate Mg and VB2 tetrabutyrate. The biological effects of these vita-rains were examined by human experiments. In 7 days of the experimental period, the subjects of the 1st group (10 male adults) took the fortified biscuit freely which contained 7500 IU VA powder, 5.16 mg B2 tetrabutyrate ( = 3mg VB2) and 308mg VC phosphate ( = 140 mgVC) in 750 g. The 2nd group took 250 g biscuit freely containing the same amount of vitamin and unfortified pressed biscuit. The 3rd group took only the unfortified ones freely. 5 days before or after fhe experimental period the subjects ate vitamin restricted diets. The nutritional status of VB2 was estimated by 24 hrs. urinary VB2 values, that of VC by urinary and fasting plasma VC levels, and that of VA by fasting plasma VA values.The urinary levels of VB2, VC and plasma values of VC of group 1 and 2 at the end of the experimental period were significantly higher than those of the pre-experimental period. They were also higher than those of group 3. On the 5th day of the post-experimental period, the status of VB2 and VC of group 1 and 2 was still better than that of group 3. Because the subjects were not in VA deficiency, the plasma levels of VA were kept steady.The stabilities of these vitamins in the fortified pressed biscuit were compared with those of ordinary vitamins. Stored in 85% RH 32℃ for 20 months, encapsulated VA powder retained 76%, VC phosphate 84%, but the ordinary VA only 14%, VC 29%. Stored in room temp. 75% RH for 2 years, the VA encapsulated powder retained 73%, VC phosphate 96%, but ordinary VA only 8%, VC 22.3%. In room temp. for 2 years, encapsulated VA powder retained 87%, VC phosphate almost did not lost, but ordinary VA retained 8%, VC retained 25% only. The stability of the VB2 tetrabutyrate was almost the same as that of VB2. It was shown by the guinea pig growth experiment that VC phosphate in pressed biscuit stored 20 months possessed the same biological effect as VC crystal.
7.IMMUNOCYTOCHEMIICAL AND MORPHOMETRICAL STUDY OF THE NEURONAL PRECURSOR CELLS DERIVED FROM THE SUBVENTRICULAR ZONE OF THE POSTNATAL RAT FOREBRAIN IN VITRO
Dianshuai GAO ; Fengzhen ZHANG ; Deguang WANG ; Changfu ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Neuroanatomy 2000;16(3):261-264
In order to investigate the chemical and morphornetrical properties of the neuronal precursor cells derived from thesubventricular zone(SVZ) of the postnatal rat forebrain in vitro. The cell-type specific antibodies were used for the immunocy-tochemical staining ,and the morphometric parameters which were the mean soma diameter and the ellipticity index (i. e. , thesmallest soma diameter divided by the largest soma diameter) of every SVZ-derived cell were measured for identifying the pheno-types of the SVZ cells in vitro. The experiment animals were SD rats (weights: 100~ 150 g), the SVZ cells derived from thepostnatal rats were cultured on poly-D-lysine-coated 24-well glass chamber slides in the Neurobasal Medium supplemented withB27 in 5% CO2 at 37 C. The following results were obtained.. At 1 day in vitro, almost all SVZ cells (〉90%) from the postna-tal rat forebrain expressed Tujl, an antibody that recognizes neuron-specific tubulin. Likewise, the preponderance of the SVZcells expressed the polysialylated neural cell adhesion molecule (PSA-N-CAM) ; The majority of the SVZ Tujl-positive cells cul-tured were the cells that had oval-shaped bodies with two short, unbranched processes protruded from every two poles, theirmean soma diameter were 8.42±1.03μm and their ellipticity index were 0.57±0.12. Meanwhile, there were approximately20% of the SVZ cells in culture that were sphere-shaped cells with mean soma diameter 7.20±l.04 μm , and it might be observed that these cells connected with one another. As the time in culture went on, these sphere-shaped SVZ-derived cells alsotransformed to oval-shaped ones as described above, but it could be observed that the cells were still connected in the processesof them. By 3 and 5 days in culture, the SVZ cells had larger cell somas (average diameter 9. 07±1.07 μm), and often consider-ably longer processes but still with few branches. Immunocytochemical staining revealed that the majority of the SVZ cells in cul-ture remained Tujl-positive, PSA-N-CAM-positive. By 7 days in culture, the Tujl-positive cells in culture showed remarkablemorphological changes, and possessed typical neuronal phenotypes, which had more larger cell somas (average diameter 12.8 ±1.13 μm), and had more longer, branched processes. Our results showed that the SVZ in the postnatal SD rats contained theneuronal precursor cells which were PSA-N-CAM-positive and could differentiate into new neurons in vitro.
8.HYPOLIPIDEMIC AND LIPOTROPIC EFFECTS OF L-ASCORBATE 2-SULFATE
Guiquan TAO ; Fengzhen LI ; Hongfei ZHOU ; Xinru LI ; Zhicheng GUO ; Deqin ZHOU
Acta Nutrimenta Sinica 1956;0(03):-
Tie effects of L-ascorbate 2-sulfate(AAS) on fatty liver and hyperli-pemia of rat and guinea pigs induced by various treatments were studied. The results showed that AAS lowered cholesterol and total lipid levels in the serum and liver of rats fed diets supplemented with lard and cholesterol, while ascorbic acid had no obvious effect. In guinea pigs, AAS not only lowered serum lipid values and liver cholesterol, triglyceride and total lipid levels of DDT treated animals, but also prevented from decline of body weights of these animals. It also had the same effects to lower the serum and liver lipid values of those animals fed pentabarbital or high lipid diet.Remarkable increases of the lipid peroxide value of animals given high doses of AsA were observed, but no such effect occurred in those fed AAS.
9.Effects of delivery classification scale for fetal cardiac disease on the prenatal and postnatal integrated treatment strategies
Chengbin ZHOU ; Wei PAN ; Shaoru HE ; Fengzhen HAN ; Xiaoqing LIU ; Jimei CHEN ; Jian ZHUANG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2015;31(3):145-147
Objective To explore the effects of delivery classification scale for fetal cardiac disease on the prenatal and postnatal integrated treatment strategies.Methods Delivery classification scale for fetal cardiac disease included:grade Ⅰ,no hemodynamics instability; grade Ⅱ,ducted-dependent lesions,stable hemodynamics anticipated;grade Ⅲ,possibility or likelihood of hemodynamic instability; IMPACT(delivery immediately heart intervention) level,hemodynamic instability is anticipated at separation from placental circulation.During August 2006 to May 2010,a retrospective study of 46 cases of prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease and delivery in one cardiac center was taken,in which 33 in grade Ⅰ,9 in grade Ⅱ,4 in grade Ⅲ,and no IMPACT.Results Thirty-nine boys and 7 girls were born at (38.0 ± 1.4) weeks of gestation and had consistent fetal diagnoses of mainly cardiac abnormalities with postnatal screen.Thirteen neonates underwent cardiac intervention within one week after birth with one death,including 2 in grade Ⅰ,7 in grade Ⅱ,4 in grade Ⅲ,of them 1 death.Seven infants including 5 in grade Ⅰ and 2 in grade Ⅱ underwent cardiac intervention with one death.The remaining 26 children in grade Ⅰ had uneventfully outcomes,in which 7 cases of surgical operation,17 cases of interventional therapy,2 cases of spontaneous healing.Conclusion Delivery classification scale for fetal cardiac disease should have some guiding significance for early treatment strategies and could enhance closely integration of prenatal diagnosis and postnatal treatment.The most fetuses in grade Ⅰ need not undergo cardiac interventions in neonatal stage.However,early cardiac intervention for fetuses in grade Ⅱ and Ⅲ should be carried out postnatally with the help of neonatologists.
10.Clinical Effect of Modified Qiwei Baizhu Powder for Mesenteric Lymphadenitis in Children with Spleen Deficiency and Dampness Retention
Xiaolin ZHANG ; Yuan SHEN ; Baozhu ZHONG ; Xuan ZHOU ; Fengzhen CHEN ; Jin LI ; Donghua ZHANG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;34(4):496-500
Objective To observe the clinical curative effect of modified Qiwei Baizhu Powder for mesenteric lymphadenitis in children with spleen deficiency and dampness retention. Methods A multi-center randomized and controlled trial was carried out in 150 cases of mesenteric lymphadenitis in children with spleen deficiency and dampness retention. The patients were randomized into Chinese medicine group, western medicine group and combination group, 50 cases in each group. Chinese medicine group was treated with modified Qiwei Baizhu Powder, western medicine group was treated with Cefaclor for Oral Suspension, and the combination group was treated with modified Qiwei Baizhu Powder plus Cefaclor for Oral Suspension. Before treatment and after treatment for 7 days, one month and 3 months, changes in syndrome manifestations and the size of abdominal mesenteric lymph nodes were monitored. The total effective rate and cure rate of the three groups were compared, and the safety of the regimen was also evaluated. Results (1) In Chinese medicine group, 5 patients dropped out, and a total of 45 cases completed the trial; in western medicine group, 3 patients dropped out, and a total of 47 cases completed the trial; in the combination group, 7 patients dropped out, and a total of 43 casescompleted the trial.(2) The total effective rate of Chinese medicine group and combination group after treatment for 7 days, one month and 3 months was significantly higher than that of western medicine group (P < 0.05), and the cure rate after treatment for one month and 3 months was also significantly higher than that of western medicine group (P<0.01). The differences of total effective rate and cure rate were insignificant between Chinese medicine group and combination group(P>0.05) at various time points.(3) After treatment for 7 days, one month and 3 months, the transverse and longitudinal diameters of mesenteric lymph nodes in Chinese medicine group and combination group were shorter than those of western medicine group (P < 0.05) , but the difference was insignificant between Chinese medicine group and combination group (P>0.05). (4) Except for the drop-out cases, all of the children finished the trial. During the treatment, no obvious adverse reaction was found. Conclusion Modified Qiwei Baizhu Powder exerts certain efficacy for the treatment of mesenteric lymphadenitis in children with spleen deficiency and dampness retention.