1.Infantile Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis:A Case Report and Laboratory Study
Yajie ZHANG ; Cuihong LIAN ; Weida LIU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2003;0(08):-
Objective To investigate the clinical and laboratory profiles of a case of infantile chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis due to malnutrition.Methods Skin specimens were collected and examined by KOH preparation,fungus culture,biochemical tests and molecular biological study.The pathogenic strain and antimicrobial susceptibility were defined.Results A 5 month-old-girl was presented with big head,and erythema,erosion and crust on her head,auricles,nostrils,oral cavity,neck and buttocks,and itching,for 1 month.Dystrophic hair and nails were observed.Candida albicans was isolated from specimens of the buttocks and Candida glabrata from the scalp.The abnormalities,CD16+ (56 6.5%),serum IgG (6.74 g/L),IgA (0.321 g/L),and albumin (18 g/L) were found with flow cytometry and immunoassays.Conclusion The patient is diagnosed as infantile chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis,who is immunocompromised due to protein malnutrition.
2.Application of two-round PCR in rapid molecular diagnosis of fungus-infected clinical specimens
Xuelian Lü ; Zehu LIU ; Yaning MEI ; Xiaoli ZHANG ; Weida LIU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2009;42(6):390-392
Objective To establish a diagnosis method for fungal infection using two-round PCR,and to evaluate its sensitivity in the detection of clinical specimens suspected to be infected with fungi.Methods A total of 29 specimens of clinical sputum and alveolar wash solution were collected from patients with suspicious fungal infection.All specimens uaderwent direct microscopy with 10%KOH,fungal culture,one-round PCR and two-round PCR.The fungal universal primer targeting ITS regions of rDNA was used in PCR.The detection rate for fungi was compared between these methods.Results The detection rate for fungi was 20.69%by direct microscopy,37.9%by fungal culture,17.2%by one-round PCR,and 48.3%by two-round PCR.More than one species of fungus were detected in 6.9%(2/29),3.4%(1/29)and 24.1%(7/29)of these specimens by fungal culture.one-round PCR and two-round PCR, respectively.There was a significant difference in the detection rate between two-and one-round PCR(x2=6.34,P<0.05).With regard to the detection rate for more than one species of fungus,two-round PCR was significantly higher than one-round PCR and fungal culture(x2=4.09,6.30.bom P<0.05).Conclusion Two-round PCR may help to improve the sensitivity of molecular diagnosis of fungus-infected specimens.
3.Using two dimensional strain echocardiography technique to estimate the short axis of the left Ventricular function
Binbin YUAN ; Weida ZHANG ; Xiaowu WANG ; Yekuo LI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2009;11(3):336-339
Objective To evaluate the two-dimensional strain by speckle tracking echocardiography in healthy piglets.Methods 9 small Guizhou-Panama pigs were used.High frame rate two-dimensional images were recorded from the left ventricular short-axis views at the levels of mitral annulus,papillary muscle and apex.Radial strain,circumferential strain and rotation were measured in the left ventricular short-axis views using two-dimensional strain software.Results Left ventricular two-dimensional radial strain gradually increased from the base to apex.As seenfromthe apex.LV performs a wringing motion with a clockwise rotation at the base and counterclockwise rotation at the apex.Conclusion 2DS technique is a rapid,accurate,easy,repeatable and no angle reliant method to quantitatively estimate the left ventrlcle function.
4.The value of echocardiography for early diagnosis of dose cardiac muscle contusion in piss
Binbin YUAN ; Chengping HU ; Shasha WANG ; Weida ZHANG ; Xiaowu WANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2008;10(8):1057-1060
Objective To study the value of two-dimensional Echocardiography(2DE)and doppler tissue synchronization imaging (TSI) during early diagnosis of close myocardial contusion.Methods 9 small Guizhou-Panama pigs were used.The close myocardial contusion animal model was successfully established by using the serf made small impactor.Echocardiography wag applied before and after injury for 0.5,2,4,8 and 12h respectively,these data were analyzed together with the TYC pathological results.Results After the strike for 0.5h,the location and area of the damage call be directly and rapidly shown by 2DE and TSI,which showed that after myocardial contusion (MC),main damaged areas are anterior and lateral myocardial walls.After myocardial contusion MC,three echocardiography techniques were used to observe the scale of the abnormal segment,the movement of the myocardial wall,Time tO Peak of Systolic Velocity and wall motion segmental inter(WMSI),Time to Peak of Systolic Velocity index(TPI),which all were increased than that pre-injury.Conclusion 2DE and TSI can be used for accurately early diagnosis of the location of myocardial contusion.TSI is more specific for the diagnosis of myocardial contusion.
5.Species and Genotypes of Clinical Isolates of Candida Strains from Patients with Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Cuihong LIAN ; Zhenghua ZHANG ; Jingjun ZHAO ; Weida LIU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 1995;0(01):-
Objective To investigate the species and DNA polymorphism of Candida strains from different individuals and to find the relationship between the species or DNA patterns of strains and different patient groups. Methods The present study chose the isolates from 3 different sources groups(from the patients with vulvovaginal candidiasis, recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis or asymptomatic carriers respectively). Germ tube test, chlamydospore test, CHROMagar Candida and API20 kit system were applied to separate non-Candida albicans strains from Candida albicans. Random amplification of polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis was used to study DNA typing of 97 strains of Candida collected from different patients and to determine whether isolates from different patients were genetically similar or dissimilar. The data were analyzed by SPSS10.0. Results The ninety-seven isolates consisted of 83 strains of Candida albicans and 14 of non-Candida albicans. Of 9 random primers used, two primers (primer 4 and primer 7) gave good reactions, the sequences of which were 5′-ACCCGACCTG-3′, 5′-GGTGACGCAG-3′ respectively. The 99 isolates could be classified into 19 and 21 genotypes by the two primers respectively. Different genotype was not shown in most isolates from different groups. A particular genotype associated with different conditions was seen in only a few isolates. Conclusion Candida albicans is the main pathogenic yeasts and most strains of non-Candida albicans are C.glabrata in the vulvovaginal candidiasis. Genotyping of most isolates didn′t show obvious correlation with different patient groups.
6.Effect of Edaravone Combining Ulinastatin on Brain Protection in Patients of Type A Aortic Dissection After Total Arch Replacement
Xianyue WANG ; Wenpeng DONG ; Tao YAN ; Shenghui BI ; Ben ZHANG ; Hua LU ; Xiaowu WANG ; Weida ZHANG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2017;32(3):266-269
Objective: To observe the effect of edaravone combining ulinastatin on brain protection in patients of type A aortic dissection (AAD) after total arch replacement. Methods: A total of 60 AAD patients with total arch replacement in our hospital from 2014-09 to 2016-01 were prospectively studied. Based on peri-operative application of edaravone and ulinastatin, the patients were divided into 2 groups: EU group: 1) the patients received ulinastatin 300000 U/8h and edaravone 0.5mg/Kg/12h from administration to 3 days post-operation, 2) during cardiopulmonary bypass, the patients received ulinastatin 300000 U/2h and edaravone 0.5mg/Kg; Control group, the patients had no such treatment.n=30 in each group. The following items were observed:①operative condition;②blood levels of speciifc brain injury markers as S-100 and neuron speciifc enolase (NSE) at different time points: beginning of surgery (T0), opening aorta clamp (T1), right after cardiopulmonary bypass (T2), entering ICU (T3), 24h post-operation (T4) and 3 days post-operation (T5); ③post-operative condition. Results:①Durations of operation, cardiopulmonary bypass, cardiac arrest and bilateral antegrade selective cerebral perfusion (BACP), the frequency of BACP and UACP (unilateral antegrade selective cerebral perfusion), the lowest rectal temperature and blood levels of S-100, NSE at T0 were similar between 2 groups.②Compared with Control group, EU group had decreased S-100 and NSE from T1 to T5,P<0.05.③The in-hospital and ventilation time, frequency of PND and TND, the patients with CSS score≥16 before discharge and the in-hospital death rate were similar between 2 groups,P>0.05. Conclusion: Edaravone combining ulinastatin had brain protective effect in AAD patients after total arch replacement;it may reduce blood speciifc brain injury markers while the clinical signiifcance should be further investigated.
7.Comparison and analysis of curriculum system in laboratory medicine and biotechnology
Xiaoxiao WU ; Weida MENG ; Baohong LUO ; Maoxiang SHI ; Jing ZHANG ; Hongyan CHAI ; Jiancheng TU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;38(1):70-72
Clinical laboratory undergraduate program was switched from medicine to medical technology,the changes of personnel training program compel universities to adjust the curriculum system.Six domestic known as 211 universities who have laboratory and biology undergraduate programs were scrutinized and compared.Overall,the proportion of general courses covers 30% of the credit hours in both clinical laboratory and biology programs.Ratio of these general education curriculums to professional core courses is as high as 1.90∶1 in clinical laboratory program.Also,there were very strong medical features and very weak medical technology characteristics in the basic course in clinical laboratory program.It suggested that the curriculum system nowadays cant conform to the new personnel training objective.A novel system from abroad should be adopted to optimize clinical laboratory program accord with the principles and concepts of wide caliber training model.
8.Expression of Recombinant Human Soluble 4-1BBL in Yeast Pichia Pastoris and It′s Costimulating Activity on T Cells
Liqin SHEN ; Ying XU ; Weida HUANG ; Zhongbing DENG ; Tao GU ; Hongbing MA ; Xueguang ZHANG ;
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 1994;0(01):-
Objective: Methylotropic yeast pichia pastoris system was used to express recombinant human soluble 4 1BBL protein with biological activity. Methods: According to the nuclear acid sequence coding human soluble 4 1BBL, we cloned the genes with PCR from XG 4 1BBL transfection cell line,then the gene fragment for extracellar domain was subcloned into the PUCm T vector and sequence of s4 1BBL cDNA was confirmed by sequencing. The s4 1BBL gene was inserted into the pPICZ?A , which was transformed into Pichia pastoris GS115 by linearized electroportion.The recombinant protein was identified by the assay of SDS PAGE and Western blot. Costimulating activity of rhs4 1BBL on T cell proliferation in vitro was evidenced by 3 H TdR incorporation assay. Results: The s4 1BBL cDNA was successfully obtained and insected into pPICZ?A. The protein molecular weight of hs4 1BBL in the yeast supernamant was about 21 kD by SDS PAGE analyses,and the specificitity was identified by western blot. Finally, rhs4 1BBL protein could costimulate the proliferation of T cells in vitro. Conclusion: The rhs4 1BBL protein was efficiently expressed in Pichia pastoris (GS115)and showed natural biological activities. And it may provide a valuable materials for further study of 4 1BB/4 1BBL.
9.Primary exploration on identification of pathogenic Trichosporon spp. with rDNA-RFLP analysis
Xuelian Lü ; Xiaoli ZHANG ; Miaomiao WANG ; Zehu LIU ; Yongnian SHEN ; Weida LIU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2010;43(8):534-537
Objective To genotype Trichosporon spp. with rDNA-ITSAGSl-RFLP analysis followed by cluster analysis, and attempt to apply this method to rapid species identification of human pathogenic Trichosporon spp.. Methods Fourteen strains of Trichosporon, which belonged to 8 species, were collected. The rDNA-ITS/IGSl regions were amplified by PCR and sequenced. Simultaneously, the amplicons were digested separately with restriction enzymes, including Hae III, Hha I , Hae IH and Hha I , Hinf I , Msp I and Taq I . Results The 8 species of Trichosporon could be classified into 4 subgroups with rDNA-ITS-RFLP, while inter-species identification of all the 14 strains from 8 species of Trichosporon could be realized with rDNA-IGSl-RFLP. Also, those genotypes of T. asahii which had relative long phylogenic distance could even be discriminated with rDNA-IGSl-RFLP. Conclusion The rDNA-ITS/IGSl-RFLP analysis is expected to be used in rapid interspecific identification of genus Trichosporon.
10.Rapid identification of eight pathogenic filamentous fungi with PCR-RFLP analysis
Xiaoli ZHANG ; Xuelian Lü ; Yongnian SHEN ; Guixia Lü ; Miaomiao WANG ; Yiping GE ; Weida LIU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2010;43(8):523-525
Objective To develop a PCR-RFLP method to rapidly identify filamentous fungi causing deep infection. Methods Universal fungal primers were used to amplify the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus Bavus, Aspergillus terreus, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus versicolor, Aspergillus nidulans, Scedosporium apiospermum and Fusarium moniliforme followed by restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis with restrictive endonucleases Hha I, Hae III, Hinf I, Taq I and Msp I. Then, 22 clinical and 2 environmental fungal isolates were identified with the developed PCR-RFLP method. Results The RFLP analysis of PCR products with restrictive endonucleases Hha I and Hinf I allowed discrimination of 8 filamentous fungi causing invasive infection, and it took only 1 day to carry out the whole procedure from DNA extraction to PCR and restriction digestion. The identification results of 22 clinical strains and 2 environmental isolates with this PCR-RFLP method were completely consistent with those with conventional morphological method. Conclusion PCR-RFLP analysis is an efficient method for rapid identification of cultured filamentous fungi.