1.Association of peripheral axial length, retinal curvature with refraction in school-aged children
Xi HE ; Ziyu HUA ; Shiming LI ; Xin YAN ; Yan JIANG ; Zhining CAI ; Nufei LIU ; Yuting KANG ; Shuang MA ; Lingyun HUANG ; Hanyue LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2023;41(2):140-145
Objective:To investigate the association of peripheral axial lengths and retinal curvatures with refractive status.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted out.Two hundred and eighty-seven eyes of 287 consecutive children aged 6-15 years old who recieved eye examinations at Beijing Tongren Hospital from July to October 2021 were enrolled, including 154 males and 133 females.Uncorrected and best corrected visual acuity were tested with a standard logarithmic visual acuity chart.Spherical equivalent (SE) was measured via an auto refractometer after cycloplegia with tropicamide.The hyperopic, emmetropic and myopic groups were defined with a SE >+ 0.5 D, SE >-0.5 D to ≤+ 0.5 D and SE≤-0.5 D, respectively.Central and 30° peripheral eye lengths (nasal, temporal, superior, inferior) were obtained using the Lenstar LS900.Retinal coordinates were derived from partial coherence interferometry modeling and converted to retinal curvatures.According to the median horizontal peripheral eye length differences (absolute difference between nasal and temporal), participants were assigned to H1 group (absolute difference <0.35 mm) or H2 group (absolute difference ≥0.35 mm). According to the median vertical peripheral eye length differences (absolute difference between superior and inferior), participants were assigned to V1 group (absolute difference <0.32 mm) or V2 group (absolute difference ≥0.32 mm). Four groups of V1H1, V1H2, V2H1 and V2H2 were constructed according to the grouping methods in both directions above.This study adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki.The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University (No.TRECKY2021-162). Written informed consent was obtained from guardians of each subject prior to any medical examination.Results:The central axial length was 23.53(22.93, 24.10)mm.Peripheral eye lengths of temporal, nasal, superior and inferior were 22.75(22.11, 23.22)mm, 22.99(22.32, 23.45)mm, 23.24(22.58, 23.75)mm and 23.12(22.52, 23.56)mm, respectively.Temporal eye length was shorter than nasal, showing a statistically significant difference ( Z=-3.58, P<0.01). Compared with H2 group, H1 group had shorter central, nasal, superior and inferior eye lengths, showing statistically significant differences (all at P<0.05). Compared with V2 group, V1 group had shorter central, nasal and superior eye lengths, showing statistically significant differences (all at P<0.05). SE of H1 group was + 0.06 (-1.06, + 0.75) D, which was significantly greater than -0.32 (-1.64, + 0.56) D of H2 group ( Z=-2.10, P=0.04). SE of V1 group was + 0.13 (-0.81, + 0.80) D, which was significantly greater than -0.56 (-1.83, + 0.48) D of H2 group ( Z=-3.39, P<0.01). The myopia ratio of V1 group was 33.5% (58/173), which was significantly lower than 50.5% (53/105) of V2 group ( χ2=7.83, P<0.01). There was a significant overall difference in SE among VIH1, V1H2, V2H1 and V2H2 groups ( H=24.79, P<0.01). SE was greater in V1H1 group than V1H2, V2H1 and V2H2 groups (all at P<0.01). There was a significant difference in both horizontal and vertical retinal curvatures among different refractive groups ( H=22.34, 19.30; both at P<0.01). The retical curvature in both directions of hyperopic and emmetropic groups were significantly larger than those of myopic group (both at P<0.01). Conclusions:Peripheral eye lengths are asymmetric in school-aged children.Higher asymmetry is associated with myopic shifts.Myopic children have a steeper retina than the hyperopic and emmetropic children.
2.Correlation of immune inflammatory index with occurrence, development and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma
Mingzheng LI ; Yan WANG ; Shiming WANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2023;35(3):236-240
Hepatocellular carcinoma is a typical chronic inflammatory-associated malignancy. Chronic inflammation continuously damages the reticuloendothelial system of the liver and leads to impairment of immune surveillance, which in turn leads to dysregulation of the immune environment. Immune escape caused by impaired surveillance system can improve the immunogenicity of tumor, which plays an important role in the occurrence and development of tumors. Studies have shown that the indicators including immune inflammatory cells such as neutrophils, platelets and lymphocytes can predict the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma, the individualized treatment and early intervention for patients on this basis is expected to improve the prognosis of patients. The article introduces the role of immune cells in the occurrence and development of hepatocellular carcinoma, and summarizes the relationship between peripheral blood immune inflammatory indicators and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma.
3.Functional enrichment analysis of MIB1 promoter and interacting genes in zebrafish
Fan WANG ; Shiming XU ; Wen YAN ; Tongnan GU ; Hongjuan WANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2023;44(24):2963-2969
Objective To analyze the transcription factor binding sites(TFBS)in the promoter region of E3 ubiquitin protein ligase 1(MIB1)gene in zebrafish,the types of MIB1 interacting genes and proteins and their roles in signaling pathways,and to investigate the regulatory mode and potential function of MIB1 gene.Methods Non-coding RNA(ncRNA)was predicted by National Genomics Data Center(NGDC).Alggen and AnimalTFDB online software were used to predict the TFBS types of MIB1 gene.GeneMANIA and STRING were used to analyze the interacting genes and proteins of MIB1.The related data were obtained through DA-VID website,and gene ontology(GO)visual analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)metabolic pathway analysis were performed.Results ncRNA could be transcribed from the promot-er region and 5'untranslated region of MIB1 gene.A total of 121 TFBS were obtained by prediction.P53 tran-scription factor could bind to the promoter region of MIB1 gene and interact with MIB1 protein.A total of 6 co-expressed genes of MIB1 were predicted online,and 20 interacting genes were screened.GO visual analysis showed that MIB1 and its interaction genes had functions in regulating the growth and differentiation of cells,tissues and organs and regulating the NOTCH signaling pathway in the biological process,and were mainly enriched in the cytoplasmic perinuclear region,cell membrane,postsynaptic dense area and so on.It had molec-ular functions such as binding NOTCH proteins and PDZ domain proteins.KEGG metabolic pathway analysis showed that MIB1 and its interacting genes were involved in 4 metabolic pathways.Conclusion MIB1 con-tains a variety of TFBS,and affects a variety of biological processes such as cell carcinogenesis and immune regulation by interacting with specific transcription factors.MIB1 may also play an important role in cell growth regulation,hematopoietic stem cell differentiation,embryonic development and neuronal information transmission through the mediation of its interacting genes and proteins.
4.Early predictors for acute kidney injury in acute pancreatitis
Yan WANG ; Mingzheng LI ; Yufeng LIU ; Shiming WANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2022;38(5):1192-1197
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is one of the common acute abdominal diseases of the digestive system, and early treatment to avoid aggravation to severe pancreatitis (SAP) is the key to guaranteeing prognosis. AP with acute kidney injury (AKI) can significantly increase the mortality rate of pancreatitis. Early diagnosis of AP with AKI is a top priority to reduce mortality rate. This article reviews the current studies on the early predictors for AKI in AP and briefly describes commonly used indicators (neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, cystatin C, renal vascular resistance index, and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin) and other valuable indicators. It is pointed out that a combination of various markers based on their sensitivity and specificity has a promising future in the diagnosis of AKI in AP.
5. Study on binding of
Yan XIE ; Cheng LI ; Lu LIU ; Yan XIE ; Lulu ZHANG ; Fei YU ; Shiming ZANG ; Jingjing FU ; Feng WANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2021;26(12):1379-1385
AIM: To evaluate the combining ability of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) targeted radioactive drug
6.Comparison of incidence of perioperative deep venous thrombosis and D-dimer level between different ages in patients with lower limb fracture in Northwest China
Shuang HAN ; Yan ZHUANG ; Shiming WEN ; Pengfei WANG ; Yahui FU ; Hu WANG ; Kun SHANG ; Hong ZHANG ; Binfei ZHANG ; Hai HUANG ; Yuxuan CONG ; Kun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2018;20(6):510-514
Objective To compare the perioperative incidence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and level of plasma D-dimer between different ages in patients with lower limb fracture in Northwest China.Methods The data were retrospectively analyzed of the 1,185 patients with lower limb fracture in 5 provinces in Northwest China from July 2014 to March 2017.They were 583 males and 602 femals,with an average of 60.3 years(from 18 to 102 years).Of them,723 were from Shaanxi Province,148 from Gansu Province,137 from Qinghai Province,128 from Ningxia Hui Nationality Autonomous Regions and 49 from Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.They were divided into a young group (≤44 years old) (n =288),a middle-aged group (from 45 to 59 years old) (n =256),a junior elderly group (from 60 to 74 years old) (n =263),and a senior elderly group (≥75 years old) (n =378).The incidences of perioperative deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and levels of plasma D-dimer were compared between the 4 age groups.Results The DVT incidences before and after operation in the young group were significantly lower than in the other 3 groups (P < 0.05);the DVT incidence after operation in the middle-aged group was significantly lower than that in the junior elderly group (P < 0.05).The pre-and post-operative levels of plasma D-dimer increased with the age of the patients;the pre-and post-operative levels of plasma D-dimer in the senior elderly group were significantly higher than in the other 3 groups (P < 0.05).Conclusions The perioperative incidence of DVT was high in the elderly patients with lower limb fracture in Northwest China,peaking in the age range from 60 to 74 years old.The pre-and post-operative levels of plasma D-dimer increased with the age of the patients.
7.Assessment of multiple quantitative fluorescence PCR technique for common chromosome ;aneuploidies
Yan CHEN ; Yuning ZHU ; Shiming LYU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2017;40(1):50-54
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of multiple quantitative fluorescence PCR ( QF-PCR) as a rapid technique for prenatal diagnosis of common chromosome aneuploidies , in order to optimize the prenatal diagnosis and shorten the period of diagnosis.Methods Totally 731 amniotic fluid samples of pregnant subjects ,who were referred to the Women′s Hospital School of Medicine Zhejiang University during August 2013 and September 2015, were analyzed with conventional karyotype and the QF-PCR technique by short tandem repeat(STR) markers to detect chromosomes 13,18,21,X and Y aneuploidies.There were 558 samples detected by single blind method , 173 samples detected by double blind method.Results All of the 731 amniotic fluid samples were tested in this study by QF-PCR and the results were compared to the conventional cytogenetic analysis results of the same sample.Totally 558 samples with single blind method detected 5 trisomy 21, 2 trisomy 18, 1 trisomy 13, 1(45,X), 1(47,XXY), 1(47,XYY), 1(47,XXX) and 1(69,XXX), 173 samples with double blind method detected 1 trisomy 21 and 1 trisomy 18.The rapid QF-PCR assay was successful to detect all aneuploidies involving chromosomes 21, 18, 13, X and Y in prenatal diagnosis , which were verified by chromosome karyotype analysis.The results of QF-PCR method were compared with the results of chromosome karyotype analysis , the positive rate was 15/16, the negative rate was 100%(715/715).Non chimeric chromosome abnormality detection rate was 15/15.Conclusions The multiple QF-PCR was a reliable method of detecting common chromosome aneuploidies for rapid prenatal diagnosis.As an important supplement of karyotype analysis , it was of great significance to optimize and improve the prenatal diagnosis system , and might provide more appropriate diagnostic methods for pregnant women.
8.Detection and analysis on serum antibodies for five common pathogenic microbes in patients with Posner-Schlossmarm syndrome
Wenchieh CHEN ; Jun ZHAO ; Tianhui ZHU ; Shiming PENG ; Xiaosheng HUANG ; Shaoyi MEI ; Yan WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2017;35(12):1115-1119
Background Posner-Schlossman syndrome (PSS) is often recurrent and is a cause of blindness.The etiology of PSS remains to be elucidated.It is reported that there is a certain association between pathogenic microorganisms and PSS in rather small samples.Objective This study was to analyze the related serum antibody levels of cytornegalovirus (CMV),herpes simplex virus (HSV),rubella virus (RV),helicobacter pylori (HP) and anti-streptolysin O (ASO) and provide a clue for the study on pathogenesis and therapy of PSS.Methods A prospective cases-controlled study was carried out in Shenzhen Eye Hospital from December,2014 to December,2016 under the approval of Ethic Committee of this hospital and informed consent of each subject prior to initial of any medical examination.Peripheral blood samples were collected from 82 PSS patients as the PSS group and 100 age-and gender-matched healthy blood donors as the normal control group.The positive rates of serum CMV IgG,CMV IgM,HSV IgG,HSV IgM,RV IgG,RV IgM,HP IgG and HP IgM in the subjects were detected by indirect ELISA,and the positive rate of serum ASO antibody was determined by immuno-scatter turbidmetry.Results The positive rates of serum CMV-IgG,CMV-IgM,HP-IgG,HP-IgM and ASO antibody were 22.0%,17.1%,22.0%,17.1% and 17.1% in the PSS group,which were significantly higher than 5.0%,0.0%,10.0%,2.0% and 7.0% in the normal control group (x2 =11.726,18.496,4.943,12.766,4.479,all at P<0.05).The positive rates of serum HSV-IgG,HSV-IgM,RV-IgG and RV-IgM in the PSS group were not significantly different from those in the normal control group (x2 =3.305,0.986,0.898,0.503,all at P > 0.05).Conclusions CMV,HP and hemolytic streptococcal infection may participate in the occurrence and development of PSS.
9.Tranexamic acid reduces hidden blood loss in treatment of intertrochanteric fractures with proximal femoral nail anti-rotation
Jinlai LEI ; Yuxuan CONG ; Yan ZHUANG ; Binfei ZHANG ; Xing WEI ; Wei WEI ; Yahui FU ; Pengfei WANG ; Shiming WEN ; Hu WANG ; Hai HUANG ; Shuang HAN ; Shuguang LIU ; Baohui WANG ; Chao KE ; Kun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2017;19(2):103-108
Objective To assess the effect of preoperative administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) on the hidden blood loss in the surgery of intertrochanteric fractures with proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA).Methods Eighty patients with intertrochanteric fracture were treated with PFNA in our hospital from November 2015 to July 2016.They were 15 men and 65 women,with a mean age of 72.6 years.Of them,39 were included into TXA group where TXA was administered preoperatively and 41 were assigned into the control group where no TXA was used preoperatively.Blood routine examinations were carried out on one day before operation,the first and third days after operation.The surgical blood loss,operative blood transfusion,24-hour drainage after operation,and postoperative 3-day blood transfusion were recorded.The total and hidden blood losses were calculated according to the formula.The 2 groups were compared in terms of blood loss and complications.Results In TXA group,the total blood loss (1,632.3 ± 849.2 mL),the hidden blood loss (1,270.9 ± 623.3 mL) and the transfusion rate (28.2%) were significantly lower than those in the control group (2,014.8 ± 924.7 mL,1,549.1 ± 624.9 mL and 56.1%) (P < 0.05).There was no significant difference between the 2 groups in visible blood loss (361.4 ± 154.3 mL for TXA group versus 465.7 ± 191.3 mL for the control group) (P > 0.05).Deep venous thrombosis occurred in 2 patients,limb swelling in one patient and wound dehiscence in one patient in TXA group while deep venous thrombosis occurred in one patient,limb swelling in 3 patients and wound dehiscence in none in the control group,showing no significant differences between the 2 groups (P > 0.05).No infection was observed in either group.Conclusion Preoperative administration of TXA can reduce surgical hidden blood loss and transfusion rate as well but will not increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis in the surgery of intertrochanteric fractures with PFNA.
10.A randomized controlled clinical trial on the effects of wearing orthokeratology and spectacles on ocular peripheral refraction in myopic children
Shifei WEI ; Shiming LI ; Yunyun SUN ; Mengtian KANG ; Bo MENG ; Anran RAN ; Ran YAN ; Yawen BAI ; Chen ZHUO ; Ningli WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2017;35(10):930-935
Background It has been reported that orthokeratology has the effects of slowing down myopia progression and axial elongation.However,the affecting mechanism of orthokeratology wearing on ocular peripheral refraction is still not elucidated.Objective This study was to observe and compare the changes of ocular peripheral refraction and relative peripheral refraction (RPR) in low to moderate myopic eyes of children after wearing orthokeratology lens and spectacles for 6 months.Methods A randomized controlled clinical trial was carried out after approval of Ethic Committee of Beijing Tongren Hospital and informed consent of guardians of the children.One hundred myopic children aged (ll.0±1.9) years were recruited in Beijing Tongren Hospital from June 2014 to January 2015,with the diopter of-0.50 to-6.00 D.The subjects were randomized into orthokeratology group and spectacles group by the process PLAN PROC of software SAS 9.1.3,50 for each group.The subjects in the orthokeratology group wore orthokeratology lens for 6 months and those in the spectacles group wore spectacles for the same period.An infrared open-field autorefractor was employed to measure the refraction at central 0°,temporal 15°,temporal 30°,nasal 15°and nasal 30° radial lines before and after wearing lens for the assessment and comparison of the changes of peripheral refraction and RPR.Results There was no significant difference in spherical equivalent between the orthokeratology group and the spectacles group before wearing lens ([-3.35±1.31] D versus [-3.01± 1.15] D,P =0.20).The peripheral refraction values in the orthokeratology group were (-2.28 ± 1.60),(-3.28±1.41),(-3.40±1.23),(-3.38±1.12) and (-2.09±1.29)D at nasal 15°and nasal30°,central,temporal 15° and temporal 30°radial lines before wearing lens,and reduced by (0.29±1.67),(0.85±1.66),(0.92±1.76) and (0.66±1.66) D at nasal 30°,nasal 15°,central and temporal 15° after wearing lens,respectively,with significant differences at nasal 15°,central and temporal 15°(all at P<0.05).The peripheral refraction values in the spectacles group were (-1.88±1.30),(-2.66±1.18),(-2.89±1.27) and (-1.94±1.31)D at nasal 15°,nasal 30°,temporal 15 ° and temporal 30°,radial lines before wearing lens and increased by (-0.25±0.80),(-0.43 ±0.67),(-0.32±0.64) and (-0.22±0.75)D after wearing lens,respectively,with significant differences between before and after wearing lens (all at P<0.05).The RPR shifted from hyperopia defocus to myopia defocus before and after wearing lens in temporal 15° and 30° radial lines in the orthokeratology group,and at various radial lines in the spectacles group,the RPR showed gradually worsening of hyperopia defocus.Conclusions Long-term wearing of orthokeratology results in a hyperopia shifting in myopic children by exposing the peripheral retina towards relative myopia defocus,whereas wearing spectacles leads to a relative hyperopia defocus on retina.Thus,orthokeratology may slow down the myopia progression.

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