1.Influence of the extract of wen-pi-tang on memory function of mice and SOD and MDA in brain
Weijuan DAI ; Guofang WANG ; Liwen LIN ; Qin XIN
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2013;22(11):982-984
Objective To explore the influence of the extract of wen-pi-tang on the memory and SOD and MDA of normal mice and cerebral ischemia reperfusion mice.Method The mice were divided into normal group,sham operation group,model group,aqueous extract and alcohol extract of wen-pi-tang (1.0 g/kg,0.5 g/kg,0.25g/kg).Model mice with cerebral ischemia reperfusion were made by blocking bilateral common carotid artery.The influence on memory behavior of normal mice and mice with cerebral ischemia reperfusion were tested by gavage for 10 days with extract of wen-pi-tang through step-down and step-through tests.Then SOD activity and content of the MDA were tested.Result In step-down test,compared with normal group,extract of wen-pi-tang with all doses made normal mice' latency longer,error frequency fewer,with high does clearest (P<0.05)(latency:(187.17±99.00) s,(270.73±44.73) s,(260.45±63.78) s,error frequency(1.75± 1.71) times,(0.45±0.69) times,(0.75±0.97) times) ;in step-through test,compared with normal group,aqueous extract with high and middle doses and alcohol extract with longe doses could made latency of cerebral ischemia reperfusion mice longer and error frequency fewer (latency(157.15±84.91) s,(250.63±58.98) s,(251.12±78.22) s,(245±84.82) s,error frequency(2.15± 1.22) times,(0.75±0.89) times,(0.75± 1.16) times,(0.625 ±0.92) times) (P<0.05) ; extract of wen-pi-tang with high and middle does increased SOD activity obviously compared with normal group(P<0.05),and the content of MDA was obviously lower compared with normal group(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion Extracts of wen-pi-tang can improve the memory function of normal mice,and the memory of cerebral ischemia reperfusion mice.The mechanism can be related to the increase of SOD activity and the decrease of the content of MDA.
2.Cage bone graft combined with pedicle screw fixation fusion in treatment of lumbar spondylolisthesis
Gang LIU ; Liwen XIN ; Yuanqing LIANG ; Zulin TANG ; Yongtao TANG
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2014;(3):275-276,277
Objective To study the effect of different approaches of Cage bone graft combined with pedicle screw fixation fusion in trea-ting lumbar spondylolisthesis. Methods From January 2011 to December 2012,120 patients with lumbar spondylolisthesis in our hospital were randomly divided into anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) group(n=40),postero lateral fusion (PLF) group(n=40) and posteri-or lunbar interbody fusion (PLIF) group(n=40). The related index and body’s function were observed. Results In PLIF group,the opera-tion time was(82. 3 ± 12. 1) h,intraoperative bleeding volume was (60. 3 ± 9. 5) mL,postoperative ambulation time was (5. 5 ± 0. 7) d, NRS score was(1. 5 ± 0. 2),ODI score 3,6,9,12 months after operation were respectively (24. 1 ± 3. 4),(19. 4 ± 3. 1),(13. 5 ± 2. 5), (9. 8 ± 1. 6),which was significantly lower than ALIF group and PLF group;the intervertebral height(9. 3 ± 1. 2)mm were significantly high-er than those of ALIF group and PLF group. Conclusion PLIF has positive clinical value in treating lumbar spondylolisthesis as it can re-duce the operation wound,promote postoperative recovery,and improve the long-term function of body.
3.The roles of PKCO signaling pathway in the proliferation and differentiation of the γδT lymphocytes stimulated by Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen
Anyou ZHU ; Liwen CHEN ; Fengchao WANG ; Xingwu LI ; Xin GE ; Jie TANG ; Baiqing LI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2008;28(10):934-938
Objective To explore the roles of PKCθ(protein kinase Cθ)signaling pathway on the activation,proliferation and TH1/TH2 cytokines production of the γδT lymphocytes stimulated by Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen(Mtb-Ag) in vitro.Methods Peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMC)were pretreated with or without Rottlerin at 5.0 μmol/L,and stimulated with Mtb-Ag and cultured in rhIL-2 containing medium.After different time of culture,activation molecules and cytokines production of γδT cells were measured by flow cytometry.The proliferation proportion and the percentage of each generation of γδT cells were determined by carboxylfluoreseein diacetate succinmidyl ester(CFSE)labeling technique and flow cytometry.Results After 3d of stimulation with Mtb-Ag,the expression rates of CD69 and CD25 of γδT cells were 46.2%and 45.6%,respectively.Pretreatment of 5.0 μmol/L Rottlerin markedly inhibited the both expressions of CD69 and CD25 in γδT cells(P<0.01).After stimulation and expansion in vitro for 5,10,and 15 d,the percentages of the γδT cell were 9.6%,54.6%and 82.4%,respectively.There was a few γδT cells in propagation on the 5th day of culture,and almost all γδT cell divisions were above 6 generations on the 10th and 15th day of culture.Pretreatment of the Rotflerin significantly suppressed the γδT cell proliferation,but after 10 d culture,there were still a few parts of γδT cells in propagation.Meanwhile,after 7,14,and 21d of culture,upon stimulation with PMA+Ionomycin,the IFN-γ producing-γδT cells were about 80%at all times.But only after 21d culture,IL-4-producing γδT cells was 2.6%.,The percentage of IFN-γ producing γδT cells markedly reduced in Rottlerin group(P<0.01).IL-4 secretion of the γδT cells was almost completely blocked.Conclusion PKCO signal pathway involves in activation,proliferation and differentiation of the γδT lymphocytes stimulated by Mtb-Ag.
4.Long-term Efficiency of Percutaneous Transluminal Septal Myocardial Ablation for Treating the Patients With Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
Liwen LIU ; Xingxing LI ; Ruoxi GU ; Xiaozeng WANG ; Quanmin JING ; Geng WANG ; Xin ZHAO ; Yaling HAN
Chinese Circulation Journal 2015;(8):757-761
Objective: To evaluate the long-term efifciency of percutaneous transluminal septal myocardial ablation (PTSMA) for treating the patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM).
Methods: A total of 66/94 (70.2%) HOCM patients received PTSMA in Shenyang PLA general hospital from 2001-10 to 2012-10 were retrospectively studied. The left ventricular out lfow gradient (LVOFG) was measured at before and after the operation, ECG and echocardiography were examined at 1 month, 6 months and 1 year after operation, and then examined once per year for (63.8±28.5) months.
Results: There were 26 patients lost contact during follow-up period, 40 returned to routine clinical check-up and 2 patients died thereafter, 1 because of sudden death and 1 because of cerebral bleeding. The pre-operative average LVOTG was (102.7 ± 47.5) mmHg, compared with the values at 6 months post-operation and long term (>6 months) after operation (33.9 ± 30.2) mmHg and (29.7 ± 25.4) mmHg,P<0.001. The pre-operative average inter ventricular septal (IVS) was (20.1 ± 3.6) mm, compared with the values at 6 months post-operation and long term after operation (17.5 ± 2.9) mm and (16.4 ± 3.6) mm, P=0.028 andP<0.001. There were 7 patients with NYHA class at II-III and having occasional chest suppression and short of breath. There were no heart transplantation, frequent premature ventricular contraction, tachycardia and other malignant arrhythmia occurred in 38 survivors.
Conclusion: PTSMA may reduce LVOTG, IVS thickness and improve the clinical symptoms in HOCM patients, the long-term efifcacy is reliable.
5.Effect of fasudil on the vascular endothelial function in patients with coronary slow flow
Wei GUO ; Liwen LIU ; Suning WU ; Yanan ZHANG ; Meng WANG ; Xin YI
Clinical Medicine of China 2016;32(10):868-871
Objective To investigate the effect of fasudil on vascular endothelial function in patients with coronary slow flow( CSF) . Methods Eighty?two patients with CSF and normal coronary angiography were selected and randomly divided into conventional treatment group and fasudil group, 41 cases in each group. Patients in conventional treatment group were given conventional treatment( aspirin,nitrates and atorvasta?tin) ,while patients in the fasudil group were given fasudil on the basis of conventional treatment. The angina pectoris,TIMI,endothelial?dependent flow?mediated vasodilation( FMD) ,the levels of plasma nitric oxide( NO) , endothelin?1( ET?1) and Rho kinase( ROCKI) of the brachial artery were observed in the two groups before and after two weeks of treatment. Results The total effective rate of fasudil group was 87. 80%,higher than that of conventional treatment group of 65. 85%,the difference was significant(χ2=68. 176,P<0. 05) . TIMI,FMD im?proved in the fasudil group after treatment compared with before treatment, the difference was significant ( t =4. 37,4. 43;P<0. 05);plasma NO level increased compared with before treatment(t=5. 63,P<0. 01),while ROCKI,ET?1 level decreased(t=6. 19,5. 66;P<0. 01). Plasma NO,ET?1,ROCKI and FMD,TIMI of conven?tional treatment had no significantly changes before and after treatment(P<0. 05). The post?treatment of NO, FMD,TIMI levels in fasudil group were significantly increased compared with conventional group ( ( 36. 17 ±7. 64) μmol/L vs. (24. 99±8. 96) μmol/L,(9. 96±1. 76)% vs. (5. 86±1. 45)%,17. 53±5. 81 vs. 29. 71 ±7. 83;t=4. 06,4. 18,5. 41;P<0. 05),while ROCKI,ET?1 levels in fasudil group were significantly decreased compared with conventional group((19. 57±1. 33) μg/L vs. (34. 38±1. 51) μg/L,(14. 36±6. 05) ng/L vs. (20. 95±6. 57) ng/L;t=3. 87,4. 36,P<0. 01). Conclusion Fasudil can significantly improve the vascular en?dothelial function in patients with CSF.
6.Clinical presentation and therapeutic outcomes of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis in children
Xiaoyin PENG ; Jingjing DONG ; Zhijie GAO ; Liwen WANG ; Xin WANG ; Jun WANG ; Lei LIU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;30(5):374-378
Objective To explore the clinical characteristics,diagnosis,treatment and outcomes of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor(anti-NMDAR) encephalitis in children.Methods Six children diagnosed as anti-NMDAR encephalitis were recruited at the Department of Neurology,Capital Institute of Pediatrics,from December 2011 to April 2013.The data of clinical characteristics and laboratory examinations were retrospectively analyzed.All the children had long-term follow-ups and the prognosis was assessed.Results (1) Age and course of the disease at the time of the admission:the mean age of the 6 patients (2 female) was 3 years and 5 months,ranging from 2 years and 2 months to 6 years and 8 months.The course of the disease at the time of the admission ranged from 15 to 80 days,with a mean time of 39 days.(2)Clinical characteristics:5 cases had afebrile convulsion and 1 case had speech impairment at the onset of disease.Convulsion occurred in all the 6 cases,4 cases of whom had persistent convulsion,and 5 cases had impaired consciousness.All the 6 cases exhibited aphasia,and complicated with mental or emotional abnormalities,irritability or shouting.Five cases developed into sleep disorders such as sleep deprivation.Five cases had limb and facial involuntary movement,in which 2 cases had stereotyped action.Prominent autonomic nervous dysfunction including hidrosis was found in 1 case.(3) Laboratory examination:cerebrospinal fluid test was normal in 6 cases,and 1 case had slightly increased white blood cell level.Specific anti-NMDAR antibody was positive in serum and/or cerebrospinal fluid in the 6 cases.Electroencephalograph of the 6 cases showed slow wave background during lucid interval,and 5 cases had interictal epileptiform discharges.The skull MRI showed cerebral atrophy 4 cases,and 2 cases of them were complicated with encephalomalacia.No tumor was found in the patients.(4) Treatment and follow-ups:6 cases received gamma globulin or methylprednisolone or other immunotherapy.Three cases received combined therapy with Rituximab,1 case received plasmapheresis,and 1 case received Cyclophosphamide.Follow-ups lasted for 2 to 31 months.Three patients had clinical recovery,and varying degrees of neurological complications were found in 3 cases.Conclusions (1) Anti-NMDAR encephalitis is common in children.(2) The specificity of its clinical symptoms is not strong.The incidence of convulsion is high,and different degrees of consciousness disorders may occur in some of the severe patients.Degeneration of language function and emotional changes can be observed.Most pediatric patients have abnormal movement,and the symptoms of automatic nervous system are not prominent.(3) The disease can be confirmed by the specific anti-NMDAR antibody in the spinal fluid or plasma.(4) The time of clinical recovery is long,and an early immunotherapy is associated with a better prognosis.
7.Assessment of left ventricular global systolic strain in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy after modified Morrow surgery by two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging
Jianli FU ; Jun ZHANG ; Liwen LIU ; Mengyao ZHOU ; Chao SUN ; Lei ZUO ; Changhui LEI ; Fang LIU ; Shengjun TUO ; Xin MENG ; Jinzhou ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2017;26(2):98-102
Objective To evaluate left ventriclular systolic function in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM) after modified Morrow surgery using two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging (2D-STI).Methods Twenty three HOCM patients were recruited in this study.Echocardiographic data from HOCM patients during pre-operation,1-month and 3-month post-operation were analyzed by Qlab software to compare the variation in systolic function indicators 1-month and 3-month post-operation including global and 16 segmental longitudinal strain,circumferential strain and conventional echocardiographic parameters of left ventricle.Results Compared with preoperative data of HOCM patients,postoperative LVOT diameter and pressure gradient,left atrial diameter and volume index were significantly decreased(P<0.05),but there was no significant difference in left ventricular ejection fraction(P<0.05).Compared with the preoperative case,global and segmental longitudinal strain showed significant reduction after 1 week and gradually recovered after 3 months,without significant variation.The longitudinal strain of the anteroseptum reduced significantly and the longitudinal strain of the free wall increased after 3 months,however,the circumferential strain reduced significantly.The circumferential strain of basal and middle segment after 3 months had improved significantly than those of postoperative 1 week.The circumferential strain of surgical site is no obvious change and the strain of free wall was improved after 3 months.Conclusions 2D-STI can effectively evaluate global and regional systolic function of left ventricle for HOCM patients after modified Morrow surgery.
8.Predictors of Difficult Laryngeal Exposure in Suspension Laryngoscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Mengshu WANG ; Yong LIU ; Yuanzheng QIU ; Huihong CHEN ; Wang LIWEN ; Donghai HUANG ; Xin ZHANG ; Guo LI
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology 2024;17(2):177-187
Objectives:
. Considerable research has been focused on independent predictors of difficult laryngeal exposure (DLE) during suspension laryngoscopy. However, previous studies have yielded inconsistent results and conclusions. Consequently, we performed a meta-analysis of the existing literature with the aim of identifying significant parameters for a standardized preoperative DLE prediction system.
Methods:
. We systematically retrieved articles from the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang databases up to October 2022. Data from eligible studies were extracted and analyzed using the R programming language. The effect measures included odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for dichotomous variables and mean differences (MDs) with 95% CIs for continuous variables.
Results:
. The search yielded 1,574 studies, of which 18 (involving a total of 2,263 patients) were included. Pooled analysis demonstrated that patients with DLE during microsurgery tended to be male (OR, 1.73; 95% CI, 1.16–2.57); were older (MD, 5.47 years, 95% CI, 2.44–8.51 years); had a higher body mass index (BMI; MD, 1.19 kg/m2; 95% CI, 0.33–2.05 kg/m2); had a greater neck circumference (MD, 2.50 cm; 95% CI, 1.56–3.44 cm); exhibited limited mouth opening (MD, −0.52 cm; 95% CI, −0.88 to −0.15 cm); had limited neck flexibility (MD, −10.05 cm; 95% CI, −14.10 to −6.00 cm); displayed various other anatomical characteristics; and had a high modified Mallampati index (MMI) or test score (OR, 3.37; 95% CI, 2.07–5.48).
Conclusion
. We conducted a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the factors relevant to DLE. Ultimately, we identified sex, age, BMI, neck circumference, MMI, inter-incisor gap, hyomental distance, thyromental distance, sternomental distance, and flexion-extension angle as factors highly correlated with DLE.
9.An echocardiographic study of left ventricular torsion in patients with latent obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Lei ZUO ; Jing WANG ; Xin MENG ; Changhui LEI ; Qianli YANG ; Nan KANG ; Fan YANG ; Lei XU ; Liwen LIU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2019;28(4):277-282
Objective To explore the changes of left ventricular torsion function in patients with latent obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ( HCM ) ,and provide quantitative informations for clinical evaluation of cardiac function . Methods A total of 49 consecutive patients with HCM without left ventricular outflow tract obstruction at rest were enrolled . All subjects underwent exercise stress echocardiography . After exercise left ventricular outflow tract pressure gradient ( LVO T‐PG ) ≥30 mm Hg was positive for exercise stress test ( latent obstruction) ,w hile LVO T‐PG< 30 mm Hg was negative for exercise stress test ( non‐obstruction) . An ultrasound system obtained two‐dimensional ultrasound images of resting and moving peaks . The global longitudinal strain ( GLS ) ,global circumferential strain ( GCS ) , global radial strain ( GRS) of the left ventricle 16 segments and left ventricular rotation ,twist were analysis using off‐line EchoPAC software . T he differences of the above parameters were compared between the two groups . Results T here were no significant differences in GLS ,GRS ,GCS and Rotation‐B between the two groups in resting and peak period of exercise ( all P > 0 .05 ) ,GRS in both groups were significantly increased compared with that before exercise ( all P < 0 .05 ) . Compared with the negative exercise stress group ,the left ventricular twist and Rotation‐A were significantly increased in resting and peak period of exercise in the positive exercise stress test group( all P <0 .05) . Compared with before exercise ,Rotation‐A and left ventricular twist were significantly decreased in the positive exercise stress test group ( all P <0 .05) ,while no significantly difference was found in the negative exercise stress group ( all P > 0 .05 ) . Conclusions Left ventricular torsion function is significantly changed in rest and after exercise in latent obstructive HCM patients ,providing valuable quantitative information for clinical comprehensive evaluation of cardiac function .
10.Multicenter study on the treatment of cerebralcare granule for patients with mild and moderate vascular cognitive impairment
Peiyuan LYU ; Liwen TAI ; Ruisheng DUAN ; Yanhong DONG ; Qingrui LIU ; Jianguo ZHU ; Wenfeng HUA ; Yongqiu LI ; Yanmin GUO ; Dabao SUN ; Yuqing WEI ; Xudong XIE ; Jianhua WANG ; Suju SUN ; Xin GUO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2018;27(5):405-410
Objective To explore the improvement of cognitive impairment in patients with mild and moderate vascular cognitive impairment( VCI) treated with cerebralcare granule ( CG) and basic treat-ment.Methods From October in 2014 to December in 2016 year,143 cases of VCI patients were admitted from six hospitals in some areas of Hebei Province as the research objects,and divided into CG treatment group (experimental group,n=98) and conventional treatment group (control group,n=66).Three months and six months after treatment,the score of mental state examination ( MMSE) ,the Montreal cognitive assess-ment scale ( MoCA) and the daily living capacity scale( ADL) of the two groups were compared after 3 and 6 moths of treatment.Results ①The total score of MMSE in the experimental group was higher than that of the control group for six months after treatment, and the difference was statistically significant ( ( 23. 76 ± 4.02) vs (21.52±5.13),P<0.05).②Six months after treatment,the total score of MoCA ((21.06±4.66) vs (18.32±5.20)) and visual spatial/executive function((3.05±1.37) vs (2.42±1.66)),calculation force ((2.24±0.84) vs (1.83±1.05)) and orientation ability((5.20±1.12) vs (4.06±1.35)) scores in the ex-perimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05) .③Six months after treat-ment,the ADL score in the experimental group was lower than that before treatment,and the difference was statistically significant((24.96±8.74) vs (29.20±11.55),P<0.05);while there was no significant difference in the ADL score between the experimental group and the control group after 6 months (P>0.05).Conclusion CG can improve cognitive function in mild to moderate VCI patients,mainly in visual space/execution func-tion,calculation ability and orientation ability,and with the extension of treatment time,the curative effect is more obvious.