1.Morphological observation of GFP gene-modified mesenchymal stem cells cultured with PLGA substrate
Clinical Medicine of China 2010;26(6):620-623
Objective To investigate the feasibility of using PLGA loaded with SD rats' mesenchymal stem cells(rMSCs) transfected with green fluorescent protein (GFP) gene as scaffolds for combinations of molecular, cellular, and tissue-level treatments of spinal cord tissue engineering. Methods rMSCs infected with lentiviral vectors (lv-GFP) were seeded onto PLGA at 8000 cell/cm2, rMSCs-GFP grown under similar conditions on tissue culture plastic as control. The morphology of rMSC-GFP was examined by fluorescence microscopic. The activity of MSCs was detected by MTT assay everyday. Cell cycle analysis was performed after a 3-day culture on PLGA using flow cytometry. The rMSCs-GFP seeded on PLGA was identified by FITC-anti CD34,CD90 and PE-anti CD44, CD106,CD45,CDllb at the third day. Results Fluorescence microscopic examination revealed adherence of the cells to the PLGA surface within 24 h of initial plating. After 3 days, GFP cells were spindle shaped. The difference disappeared at 7 days when cells under both conditions had become confluent Cells proliferated at the same rate on the PLGA surface compared to tissue culture plastic. And cell's cycle was unaffected by the transduction process and seeded on PLGA. Cells maintained their stem cell phenotype as judged by expression of CD90, CD44, CD106 markers,and absence of the hematopoietic marker CD45, CD34. This demonstrated that the transduction and the PLGA surface were not adversely affecting the cells. Conclusions MSCs are a good candidate for spinal cord tissue engineering. Cells continued to express green fluorescent protein(GFP)on a long-term basis,and are compatible with polymer surfaces. Morphology,viability,and growth kinetics were maintained when cells were grown on a poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid(PLGA)polymer scaffold. Therefore,they could make further efforts for combinations of molecular, cellular,and tissue-level treatments of spinal cord tissue engineering.
2.Study on immunity function and its relationship with clinic and prognosis in children infected by Epstein-Barr virus
Meiling SHENG ; Feng LIN ; Hailin TENG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2012;(36):1-3
Objective To study on immunity function in infectious mononucleosis (IM) children infected by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and its relationship with clinic and prognosis.Methods Serum immunoglobulin was detected by immunoradiometric nephelometry,expressions of C D3+,CD4+,CD8+,CD19+,CD23+ on T-lymphocytes subset in peripheral blood were measured by flow cytometry in 50 IM (IM group)who was in acute and convalescent period,and compared with 50 healthy controls (control group).Results The levels of IgA,IgG,IgM in IM group with acute period were (0.75 ± 0.65),(7.55 ± 2.05),(1.85 ± 0.55)g/L,in IM group with convalescent period were (0.95 ± 0.55),(8.85 ± 2.25),(1.75 ± 0.65) g/L.In control group,those were (1.25 ± 0.75),(10.65 ± 2.55),(1.80 ± 0.50) g/L.IgA and IgG in IM group with acute period were significantly lower than those in IM group with convalescent period and control group (P <0.01),but IgM was no significant difference among them (P >0.05).The levels of CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,CD4+/CD8+,CD19+,CD23+ in IM group with acute period were 0.6050 ± 0.0850,0.2080 ± 0.0315,0.6520 ± 0.0520,0.45 ± 0.35,0.0580 ± 0.0205,0.0250 ± 0.0135,in IM group with convalescent period were 0.7220 ± 0.0820,0.3575 ± 0.0375,0.3565 ± 0.0565,1.45 ± 0.45,0.1580 ± 0.0280,0.0625 ± 0.0225.In control group,those were 0.7530 ± 0.0830、0.4850 ± 0.0450、0.3275 ± 0.0575 1.48 ± 0.55、0.1850 ± 0.0560、0.0805 ± 0.0175.CD3+,CD4+,CD4+/CD8+,CD19+,CD23+ in IM group with acute period were significantly lower than those in IM group with convalescent period and control group (P < 0.05),but CD8+ was significantly higher than that in IM group with convalescent period and control group (P <0.05).Conclusion The abnormality of immunoglobulin and T-lymphocytes subset in children infected by EBV is obvious.
3.Analysis of the quality of life in elderly patients with chronic diseases living at home and its influencing factors
Lina JIA ; Hailin ZHUANG ; Yue CHEN ; Yujing LIN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2013;32(12):1361-1364
Objective To investigate the quality of life (QOL) in elderly patients with chronic diseases living at home and its influencing factors.Methods 1856 elderly patients with chronic diseases living at home were selected by random cluster sampling from two communities.All patients were investigated by SF-36 questionnaire and self-made questionnaire.Results The average QOL scores were (63.8±15.1) in elderly patients with chronic diseases living at home.Scores of SF-36's eight dimensions were respectively (67.8± 22.6) in physiological function,(47.3± 39.4) in role physical,(90.2±14.3) in bodily pain,(52.3±11.9) in general health,(64.1 ± 17.1) in vitality,(74.0 ± 20.9) in social function,(49.7 ± 39.5) in emotional function,(65.0 ± 16.9) in mental health.Scores of SF-36 in each dimension were lower in patients aged 75 years and above than in patients aged 60-74 years (all P<0.05).Scores of SF-36's dimensions including physical function,bodily pain,vitality,social function and mental health in patients aged 75 years and above were lower in males than females (all P<0.05).Multiple stepwise regression analysis showed that the major influencing factors for the QOL in elderly patients with chronic diseases living at home were movement,hobbies,age,caregivcr,family support,number of chronic diseases,education status,and alcohol consumption (all P<0.05).Conclusions The major influencing factors for quality of life in elderly patients with chronic diseases living at home are included demographic,behavior and family factors,etc.Comprehensive community interventions should be taken to improve the quality of life in this elderly population.
4.Analysis of depression rates among elderly hypertensive patients and healthy residents and its risk factors in Fuzhou
Lina JIA ; Hailin ZHUANG ; Yue CHEN ; Yujing LIN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2015;34(11):1257-1261
Objective To investigate the rates of depression and its risk factors in elderly hypertensive patients and healthy residents in Fuzhou.Methods 882 elderly primary hypertensive patients aged 60 years and over and 1230 healthy elderly residents were assessed by the geriatric depression scale (GDS) and a self-made general information questionnaire, and SPSS 16.0 was used to analyze data.Results The average score of depression and the incidence of depression were higher in elderly hypertensive patients than in healthy elderly residents [(12.43±5.01) vs.(11.53±5.13), 64.4% vs.55.3%, t=-3.849, x2=16.386, P<0.01].Compared with healthy controls, scores of depression were higher for all age groups in elderly married male patients, with low levels of education (junior middle school or below), a monthly income less than 2000 yuan, and partial or no medical insurance coverage (P< 0.05 for all).Scores of depression were higher in elderly hypertensive patients who had smoking or drinking habits, social activity, hobby, or physical exercise than in healthy controls, (P<0.05 for all).Scores of depression were also higher in elderly hypertensive patients who had family support, barely enough or adequate family expenses or family support than in healthy controls, regardless of living conditions (P<0.05 for all).Multiple stepwise regression analysis showed that risk factors for depression in elderly hypertensive patients were family support, age, medical insurance coverage, family expenses, living conditions, hobbies, and gender, while risk factors for depression in healthy elderly residents were family support, interests, medical insurance coverage, and age.Conclusions The incidence of depression is higher in elderly hypertensive patients than in health elderly people in communityin Fuzhou.Family support, hobbies, medical insurance coverage and age are the common risk factors for depression in both elderly hypertensive patients and healthy residents.Family expenses, living conditions and gender are important risk factors for depression in elderly hypertensive patients.
5.Clinical study on wound dressing of sustained-release alginate fiber
Shihu ZHANG ; Hailin WANG ; Feng NI ; Hongyun LIN
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2003;0(10):-
Objective To research and develop a novel-style wound dressing.Methods 80 patients treated with the new wound dressing of sustained-release alginate fiber were clinically observed.Result Among 90 wounds in 80 patients treated with the dressing,68 wounds healed in grade A,16 in grade B and 6 in grade C.Mean heal-time was 10.6 days.Conclusion The wound dressing of sustained-release alginate fiber is of sound biocompatibility and has many functions in speeding wound healing.
6.Clinical analysis of modified YV-plasty for the treatment of recurrent bladder neck contracture
Lin WANG ; Yinglong SA ; Chongrui JIN ; Hailin GUO ; Jie GU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2016;37(10):786-789
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of modified YV-plasty for refractory bladder neck contracture (BNC) caused by transurethral resection of prostate (TURP).Methods From June 2013 to March 2016,11 patients with BNCs secondary to TURP were included in this study.Their mean age was 63.7 years (range,56-73 years).All patients presented voiding difficulty and failed after 2 or more prior endoscopic treatments.Modified YV-reconstruction of bladder neck was performed,by incising the anterior wall of bladder neck in a T-shaped manner,and creating two well-vascularized and tension-free flaps,which offer the possibility to reconstruct a wide bladder neck.Results After a mean follow-up of 14.6 months (ranging 3-24 months),successful outcome was achieved in 9 patients without incontinence secondary by surgery.Recurrent voiding difficulty developed in 2 patients,which was cured after a following endoscopic treatment.Conclusion A wider bladder neck can be obtained through modified YV-reconstruction of bladder neck,while avoiding external urethral sphincter injury.It is an available option for refractory bladder neck contracture.
7.Effect of serum uric acid level on renal function in elderly hypertensive patients: a retrospective cohort study
Fan LIN ; Hailin ZHANG ; Pengli ZHU ; Feng HUANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2015;31(6):408-413
Objective To explore the relationship of serum uric acid level with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of elderly patients with hypertention based on a retrospective cohort study.Method The subjects included 465 cases who had a readmission after 3 years of follow-up in an original cohort of 1648 patients with diagnosis of essential hypertension in Fujian Provincial Hospital from August 2007 to September 2009.Multiple regression analysis was performed to examine the effect of serum uric acid level on renal function.Results Four hundred and sixty-five subjects were followed up for an average of 3.9 years.Mean patient age was 68.3 ± 9.7 years.There was no significant difference in uric acid between the baseline and 3 years later (P > 0.05).Multiple regression analysis showed that after adjustment for age,gender,diabetes,body mass index,blood pressure etc,each 100 μmol/L-higher uric acid at baseline was associated with 4.40 ml· min-1· (1.73m2)-1 decrease in eGFR[95% confidence interval (CI):-6.25--2.55,P < 0.01].According to the alteration of the serum uric acid,all patients were divided into the group with decreased uric acid and the group with increase uric acid.The eGFR was lower in patients with increased uric acid than that in patients with decreased uric acid 3 years later [(70.63±21.54) ml· min-1 · (1.73m2)-1 vs (79.62±21.16) ml· min-1· (1.73 m2)-1,P < 0.01] and there was no significant difference at baseline between the two groups (P > 0.05).Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that after adjusting for aging,gender,diabetes,alteration of blood pressure etc,baseline uric acid was associated with a higher risk for eGFR decreasing more than 10 ml· min-1· (1.73 m2)-1 3 years later [hazard ratio (HR)=2.11,95%CI:1.24-3.59,P < 0.01]; increased uric acid 3 years later resulted in a higher risk for renal function deterioration (HR=2.60,95% CI:1.67-4.07,P < 0.01).Conclusions Elderly hypertensive patients with baseline hyperuricemia have a lower eGFR,resulting an increased risk of chronic kidney disease.While the patients with declined uric acid had a lesser imparied renal function.It suggests that the improvement of uric acid may help to slow down the deterioration of renal function in elderly hypertensive patients.
8.Poland's syndrome: clinical analyses of 15 cases with review of literature
Lin ZHU ; Zhifei LIU ; Xiaojun WANG ; Ru ZHAO ; Yang WANG ; Ang ZENG ; Hailin ZHANG ; Qun QIAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2011;17(2):88-91
Objective To summarize the clinical characteristics of 15 cases of Poland's syndrome and to explore the suitable treatment strategies. Methods A retrospective study of 15 adult patients with Poland's syndrome was conducted and the related literature was reviewed. According to the development of pectoralis muscles and breast, chest deformities were classified into 2 grades: mild and severe. Mild form was limited to absence of partial pectoralis major muscle, with variable hypoplasia of other minor components (such as the size of breast and the size and position of the nipple-areola complex), leading to a mild chest wall asymmetry. Severe form was characterized by absence or severe hypoplasia of the pectoralis major muscle and mammary gland with an evident chest wall asymmetry. Combined with gender, adult patients were divided into 4 types: female mild, female severe, male mild, and male severe. Each type had its own treatment strategies based on its anatomic features: silicone implant insertion for female mild type;latissimus dorsi muscular flap transposition and silicone implant insertion for female severe type;fat injection for male mild type;latissimus dorsi muscular flap transposition for male severe type of the patients. From 2003 to 2008, 15 adult cases were admitted to our ward, aged from 16 to 34 years.The case number of each type was 6, 6, 2 and 1, respectively. One severe female patients rejected any surgical interventions;the others were all treated as the above. Results Follow-up periods ranged from 6 months to 4 years. This series had got satisfactory results with good breast symmetry and natural texture. All the latissimus dorsi muscular flaps survived well. No postoperative complications, such as implant capsular contracture or implant displacement, were observed. Conclusion The manifestations of Poland's syndrome are extremely varied. This classification method is simple but useful, which could effectively direct the individualized treatment for the complete and adequate rehabilitation. Latissimus dorsi muscular flap, pedicled or free transplanted, pulsing silicone implant in females, are the first choices for severe chest deformations of this syndrome.
9.Causes for kyphosis after removal of internal fixators for thoracolumbar vertebrae burst fractures
Xianyi LIU ; Chunde LI ; Xiaodong YI ; Jingrong LIN ; Hong LIU ; Hailin LU ; Hong LI ; Zhengrong YU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2011;27(4):329-331
Objective To retrospectively analyze whether the kyphosis exists after removal of the internal fixators for thoracolumabar vertebrae fractures. Methods A total of 18 patients (35-68 years old) with thoracolumabar vertebrae fractures (T11-L2 ) were fixed with short segment pedical screw. The fixators were removed one year postoperatively to observe the changes of the Cobb' s angle and trauma vertebra'height. Results All the patients were followed up for 6-24 months ( average 18.7 months),which showed no intraoperative or postoperative complication, breakage or loosening of the screws. Compared to the Cobb angle and the vertebra height before removal of the internal fixators, the average loss of the Cobb angle was 0.7° and that of the vertebra height was 0.8 mm six months after removal of the fixators, 1.9° and 1.1 mm respectively one year after removal of the fixators, and 2.4° and 1.3 mm respectively two years after removal of the fixators in 16 patients without osteoporosis (P >0. 05). Among two patients with osteoporosis, the average loss of the Cobb angle and the vertebra height was 6° and 8°respectively and 3 mm and 5 mm respectively six months after removal of the fixators; 13° and 17° respectively and 5 mm and 7 mm respectively one year after removal of the fixators; 15° and 19° respectively and 6 mm and 7.5 mm two years after removal of the fixators. Conclusions After the internal fixation for thoracolumbar vertebrae burst fractures, kyphosis develops mildly, with insignificant change of the vertebral height. While the kyphosis becomes worse after removal of the fixators for thoracolumbar vertebrae burst fractures in patients with osteoporosis.
10.Analysis of causes and associated risk factors for unintentional injuries among 2 672 hospitalized children
Li LIN ; Wenxiao JIANG ; Wenjing ZHANG ; Changchong LI ; Zuokai XIE ; Hailin ZHANG
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2011;18(5):430-432
Objective To explore the common causes and associated risk factors for unintentional injuries among inpatient children from Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical College during 2007~2008.Methods This retrospective study involved 2 672 children of 0~18 years of age treated for unintentional injuries in Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical Collge from 2007 to 2008.Statistical evluation included x2 analysis and computation of relative risk(RR)with a 95% confidence interval(CI).Results The top five types of unintentional injury were falls from one level to another(e.g.from playground equipment,chair,bed,stationary vehicle,and so on.)or falls on same level(e.g.from slipping,tripping,stumbling,collision,and so on)(30.84%),traffic accident(25.15%),falls from height(e.g.from balcony,bridge,building,window,and so on)(11.56%),foreign body ingestion/inhalations(6.89%),open wounds including cut,lacerarion and puncture wound(6.51%).The types of unintentional injury were not uniform among different age groups(x2 =602.12,P <0.01).Boys had a higher incidence of injury than did girls with a ratio of 2.34∶ 1.Unintentional injury rates varied considerably by age(x2 =583.90,P <0.01).The most prevalent age group was 1~4 years old.The most common body part injuried was the extremity region(54.00%).20.40% of cases had injuried to the neck and head,15.27% had thorax and abdomen injuries,3.78% had vertebral column injuries and 1.87% had pelvis injuries.Significant differences existed in injuried body site among different age children(x2 =315.21,P <0.01).The discharge departments were traumatic department(42.07%),hand surgery and spinal department(22.16%),department of otorhinolaryngology(6.89%),orthopaedic department(6.32%),neurosurgical department(5.84%),and the other discharge departments included pediatric surgical department,chest surgery department,stomatology department,ophthalmic department,pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric internal department.The number and rate of unintentional injury were the highest in summer(July-September),accounting for 28.63%.The estimated days and cost of unintentional injuries were 1 1.72 d and 9 617.96 yuan RMB each child,respectively.Conclusion Injury prevention efforts should include consideration of the substantial differences in the leading causes of unintentional injuries,in regard to sex,age and type of injury.Unintentional injuries lead to a threat to health and well-being and waste a majory source of medical spending in China for children and youth 0 to 18 years age.Making efforts to prevent child injury and establishing a complete emergency medical system are very important.