1.Re-evaluation of the diagnosis and outcome in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Bing XIA ; Yan ZHOU ; Guifang YANG
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2001;0(04):-
Objective To re evaluate the diagnosis and outcome in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by long term follow up at Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital in Wuhan, China. Methods One hundred patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and 15 with Crohn's disease (CD) treated in this hospital from 1980 to 1999 were re evaluated with the uniform diagnostic criteria proposed by National Workshop of Chronic Non infectious Intestinal Diseases, 1993. All patients were followed up by questionnaire, telephone and face to face interview 1~16 years after the initial diagnosis. Results Of 115 patients with IBD, 75(65%) were available for follow up study. Of 64 cases of UC, 46 had their diagnosis confirmed, 9 diagnosed as possible UC, and 9 cases were reclassified as other diseases. Of 11 cases with CD, 7 were diagnosed correctly, 2 were possible CD, and 1 were intestinal tuberculosis. In the remaining 55 UC, 3 died and 1 due to complication of UC. Other 52 UC, 37 had relapse. In the 10 patients with CD, 1 died due to complication. In other 9 cases 7 had relapse. In 46 patients with UC and 6 patients with CD there were symptom free or symptoms improved. Conclusions At follow up 1 to 16 years after the diagnosis of IBD, the initial diagnosis of UC and CD was confirmed in 86% and 82% respectively. Relapse rates of UC and CD were 71% and 78% respectively. The prognosis of patients with UC is better with 88% symptom free and improvement, while only 67% of patients with CD were symptom free and symptoms improved.
2.Primary rabbit tracheal epithelial cells infected by nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae
Jianmei QIAN ; Qingyu XIU ; Guifang WANG ; Zemin YAN
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 2000;0(07):-
Objective:To explore the effect of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzaen(NTHi)strain ATCC49247on pri-mary rabbit tracheal epithelial(TE)cells.Methods:TE cells were isolated with low temperature protease digestion and cul-tured on collagen gel-coated membranes at an air-liquid interface in serum-free medium.Under these conditions,TE cells were proliferated and differentiated into a pseudostratified mucociliary epithelium,which were infected by NTHi.Morphologic changes of the cells were examined by scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and transmission electron microscopy(TEM)after 24h.Results:SEM showed that bacteria adhered to non-ciliated cells;death or apoptosis occurred in90%of TE cells and cil-iaries were broken.TEM showed NTHi adhered to the cell surface on which there were many microvillus.Lamellipodia and microvilli surrounded bacteria within vacuoles of airway cells.Conclusion:NTHi can attach to non-ciliated cells,the latter de-vours the bacteria by lamellipodia and microvilli.NTHi is toxic to TE cells,resulting in the death or apoptosis of TE cells.
3.Study on Influencing Factors for Proliferation and Differentiation of Dendrobium officinale Protocorm-like Body
Yingya XU ; Yan WANG ; Hongyuan LIU ; Xiaoping LAI ; Guifang ZHANG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;32(6):1091-1097,1122
Objective To screen the optimal medium formula for obtaining high proliferation rate and differentiation rate of protocorm-like body ( PLB) of Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo ( D.officinale) . Methods We observed the effect of different concentrations of phytohormones such as 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BA) , 1-naphthaleneacetic acid ( NAA) , 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid ( 2,4-D) and kinetin ( KT) , or their combinations together with organic additives such as potato extractive ( PE) , banana extractive ( BE) , apple extractive ( AE) and coconut milk ( CM) on the proliferation and differentiation of PLB of Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo. Results 6-BA, NAA and KT at certain concentrations were beneficial to the proliferation and growth of PLB, and when the concentration of KT was 1.0 mg/L, 50-d PLB proliferation times reached to 7.20. 2,4-D had obvious inhibitory effect on PLB proliferation and growth. The combination of 6-BA, NAA and KT showed stronger effect on PLB proliferation than the phytohormones used alone, and the combination of 0.5 mg/L 6-BA, 1.0 mg/L KT and 1.0 mg/L NAA had the best effect on PLB proliferation, 50-d PLB proliferation times reaching to 9.52. Certain concentrations of PE and AE could promote PLB differentiation, and 100 g/L PE brought well-grown seedling in test tube and the highest differentiation rate, being up to 92.6% . Conclusion The optimal hormone matching and additives concentration on proliferation and differentiation of PLB of Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo have been obtained, which can lay a foundation for its rapid propagation and artificial seed preparation.
4.Effects of miRNA-181a on proliferation and migration of multiple myelo-ma cells
Xiao YAN ; Yanli ZHANG ; Guifang OUYANG ; Qitian MU ; Lixia SHENG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2017;33(1):33-37
AIM:To investigate the effect of miRNA-181a inhibition on the proliferation, migration and cell cycle of the human multiple myeloma cell line RPMI 8226.METHODS:Real-time PCR was used to detect miRNA-181a expression in serum samples from multiple myeloma or healthy subjects .After transfection with miRNA-181a inhibitor, the cell viability was examined by CCK-8 assay and colony formation assay .The cell migration ability was analyzed by wound healing assay .The cell cycle was detected by flow cytometry .Moreover , the protein level of cyclin D 1 and the phosphoryla-tion of PI3K and Akt were determined by Western blot .RESULTS:The expression of miRNA-181a was significantly in-creased in the serum from multiple myeloma patients as compared with healthy group .Inhibition of miRNA-181a expression by transfection with miRNA-181a inhibitor remarkably decreased the cell viability , migratory ability, the population of G0/G1 phase and cyclin D1 protein expression in the RPMI8226 cells.However, the population of S phase and the phosphory-lation of PI3K and Akt were reduced .CONCLUSION:Down-regulation of miRNA-181a inhibits the viability and migra-tory ability in the RPMI8226 cells via inhibition of cell cycle and PI 3K/Akt signaling pathway .
5.Questionnaire on Causes of Falling-down of Post-stroke Patients
Xueping ZHAO ; Weihong ZHANG ; Ce ZHOU ; Guifang YAN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2007;13(12):1163-1164
Objective To analyze the causes and risk factors of falling-down of clinic post-stroke patients.Methods 67 stroke patients with the falling-down history were tested with questionnaire and assessed with Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Timed Up and Go Test (TUG).Results The causes of falling-down were inside diseases (57.9%), outside environment (30.75%), unknown (11.4%). BBS and TUG showed that there was a significant difference between the patients who falling-down just one time or two times and those who falling-down more than three times ( P<0.01).Conclusion The falling-down of the post-stroke patients maybe relate with age, body balance and moving ability, inside diseases, outside environment and time after stroke.
6.Impact of human leukocyte antigen-B specific Bw4 epitope on hepatitis C virus infection
Yan ZHAO ; Jinhua LIU ; Ning LIU ; Guifang QIAO ; Shuang WANG ; Ang LI ; Huiping YAN ; Yonghong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2013;(1):19-23
Objective To study the impact of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B specific Bw4 epitope on disease progression of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.Methods Eighty-six cases of HCV infection through paid blood donation were enrolled in the study.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to detect HCV IgG and IgM,real-time reverse transcriptation polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) to detect HCV RNA,and sequence specific primer-polymerase chain reaction (SSP-PCR) to analyze HLA type was performed.Categorical data were analyzed by chi-square test,and measurement data were compared by independent sample t test.Results Among the 86 HCVinfected individuals,there were 29 (33.7 %) cases of Bw4/4 homozygote,38 cases (44.2 %) of Bw4/6 heterozygote and 19 (22.1%) cases of Bw6/6 homozygote.The HCV RNA levels in Bw4/4 group,Bw4/6 group and Bw6/6 group were (3.98±0.32),(5.22±0.29),(5.04±0.38) lg IU/mL,respectively.The HCV RNA level in Bw4/4 group was significantly lower than those in the other two groups (t=2.821,P=0.0063 ; t =2.106,P =0.0407,respectively).The spontaneous clearance rates of Bw4/4 group,Bw4/6 group and BW6/6 group were 58.6%,26.3% and 21.0%,respectively.The spontaneous clearance rate of Bw4/4 group was significantly higher than those of Bw4/6 group and Bw6/6 group (x2 =7.135,P =0.008; x2 =6.583,P =0.010,respectively).HCV infected individuals with homozygous epitopes of Bw4/4 had 4.351 times higher probability of spontaneous viral clearance than that of Bw4/6 heterozygote or Bw6/6 homozygote (OR=4.351,95%CI:1.676-11.294).Conclusions Homozygosity for HLA-Bw4-bearing B alleles is associated with significant lower HCV viral load and higher spontaneous clearance rate.The HLA-Bw4 epitopes have a protective effect against HCV infection.
7.Effect of Motor Imagery on Balance Ability in Hemiplegics after Stroke
Yanning YAN ; Yaping HUAI ; Cuiluo LIU ; Zishan JIA ; Guifang YAN ; Zhongli WANG ; Zengxin SUN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2008;14(1):55-56
Objective To study the effect of motor imagery on balance rehabilitation in hemiplegics after stroke.Methods 20 hemiplegic patients who were in chronic stage(above 6 months)were randomly divided into two groups.Normal rehabilitation was performed in the whole stage and motor imagery was added in group A in stage Ⅰ and group B in stage Ⅱ.All patients were assessed with Berg Balance Scale(BBS),blance subscale of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment(FM-B),max affected limb-loading per weight and Functional Independence Measure(FIM)at the beginning and the ending of the every stage,respectively.Results The deference scores of BBS and FIM,as well as max affected limb-loading per weight between in the stage with motor imagery was better than those in the stage without motor imagery(P<0.01),as well as that of FM-B score(P<0.05).Conclusion Motor imagery can improve balance rehabilitation and activity of daily living in chronic hemiplegics.
8.Effect of Ankle-Foot Retractor on Ankle Joint Motion and Equilibrium Function of Stroke Hemiplegic Patients
Guifang YAN ; Zhongli WANG ; Yu YIN ; Yanning YAN ; Zishan JIA ; Zengxin SUN ; Lanxin SONG ; Mingwei HUANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2011;17(8):737-738
Objective To study the effects of ankle-foot retractor on ankle joint motion and equilibrium function of stroke hemiplegic patients.Methods 74 patients were divided into two groups: observation group (n=36) and control group (n=38). The control group was trainedby routine rehabilitation training program and electro-uprise bed, the observation group was trained by ankle-foot retractor based on routinerehabilitation training program. The effect was evaluated after 8 weeks. Results After training, either the observation group or the controlgroup showed significant improvement at motion of ankle joint, activity of daily living (ADL), and equilibrium function, but the observationgroup was better than the control group (P<0.001). Conclusion Ankle-foot retractor plays a positive role on motion of ankle joint, ADL andequilibrium function in stroke patients.
9.Yuebi Banxia decoction inhibits serum IgE and increases SOD activity in lung tissue in the mouse model of allergic asthma
Jiayu REN ; Guifang YANG ; Songyan HU ; Huan LIU ; Yan WANG ; Xiaojun PU ; Gao HUANG ; Wenjia WANG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2015;(9):18-21
ObjectiveToinvestigatetheeffectandmechanismofaChinesetraditionalprescription,YuebiBanxia decoction, on allergic asthma in mice by observing the changes of serum immunoglobulin E ( IgE ) and lung tissue superoxide dismutase ( SOD) activity in the mouse model of allergic asthma .Methods Forty healthy Kunming mice were randomly divided into normal control group , asthma model group , dexamethasone intervention group and Chinese medicine preparation group .The mouse model of asthma was generated by peritoneal injection of ovalbumin ( OVA) and suspension of aluminium hydroxide .The mice of traditional Chinese medicine group received Yuebi Banxia decoction in a dose of 1 mL/100 g, daily for 30 days.The mice of dexamethasone group were given intraperitoneal injection of dexamethasone 1 mg/kg.The normal control group and asthma model group were given gastric gavage of physiological saline.After 30 days administration, the serum levels of IgE and SOD activity of lung tissue were determined , and the pathological changes of lung tissue were observed using HE staining .Results The mice of traditional Chinese medicine preparation group showed significantly decreased serum IgE level , and significantly increased SOD activity than those of the asthma model group mice (P<0.05 for both).Conclusions Reduced serum IgE and increased SOD activity in the lung tissue of mice with allergic asthma , improving the antioxidant ability of lung tissue , may be involved in the anti-allergic asthma mechanism of the Chinese traditional prescription Yuebi Banxia decoction .
10.Analysis of hierarchical training for specialized nurses in department of chilidren's hepatobiliary surgery
Guifang ZHANG ; Li WANG ; Yan TANG ; Taoyan CHEN ; Juan WU ; Xiaoqiong WEI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2015;14(11):1185-1188
Improving the special nursing ability is an important guarantee to carry out the clinical work for specialized nurse, so it is necessary to receive special hierarchical training.According to the length of employment and position, all nurse staff in the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery ,Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University were classified, and the training schedule was made according to the level of personnel development to implement specialist training and operational skills training and assessment.And then examination was administrated;individualized guidance was got across to everyone according to the outcome of examination.Before and after the hierarchical training,analysis of doctors' and patients' satisfaction for nursing work, nursing theory, nursing service quality was carried out.The aim of this study is to verify the positive role of hierarchical training mode in promoting individual nursing ability and improve the level of nursing team, to provide experience and reference for nursing managers.