1.The value of apparent diffusion coefficient measurement of diffusion weignted imaging in diagnosis of brain abscess
Journal of Chongqing Medical University 1986;0(04):-
Objective:To explore the value of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) measurement of diffusion weighted imaging(DWI) in diagnosis of brain abscess.Methods:Ten patients with brain abscess (8 being histologically verified,2 clinically confirmed) were examined using conventional MRI and DWI before operations or medications.ADC values of pus,abscess walls, edema at the periphery of abscess and opposite normal white matters of all 10 cases were measured with b values (0 s/mm~2 and 1000 s/mm~2) and their ADC mean values were calculated.Results:The ADC mean values in 10 cases of pus cavity,abscess walls,edema at the periphery of abscess and opposite normal white matters were (0.57?0.11)?10~(-3)mm~2/s,(1.14?0.06)?10~(-3)mm~2/s,(1.74?0.21)?10~(-3)mm~2/s and (0.77?0.05)?10~(-3)mm~2/s,respectively.The differences in the ADC mean values were significant between either two parts of pus cavity,abscess walls,edema at the pariphery of abscess and opposite normal white matters(P
2.EXPRESSION OF ECTONUCLEOTIDE PYROPHOSPHATASE/PHOSPHODIESTERASE 1 IN HUMAN OVARY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Fang FANG ; Huan SHEN ; Weidong YU
Acta Anatomica Sinica 1957;0(04):-
Objective Insulin resistance is a possible cause of polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS).It is presumed that ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1(ENPP1) is associated with insulin resistance.The purpose of this study is to explore the expression of ENPP1 in granulosa cells of the ovary and its relationship with PCOS. Methods Twelve aliquots of follicular granulosa cells were isolated from 12 samples of the patients with PCOS and 22 aliquots from 22 samples of the patients without PCOS,respectively.ENPP1 expression was analyzed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) and in situ hybridization.The relative expression of ENPP1 mRNA was detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction(real-time PCR). Results ENPP1 was expressed in granulosa cells of the ovary.ENPP1 expression's 2~(-?Ct) in granulosa cells of PCOS was significantly higher than non-PCOS(1.67?0.89 vs.0.94?0.76,P=0.017).Conclusion ENPP1 expression plays a role in ovary function and may be closely associated with the development of PCOS.
3.Effects of statins atorvastatin calcium on cerebral carotid atherosclerotic plaque and efficacy of C-reactive protein
Weidong JI ; Yan FANG ; Jingzhong WANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2014;(17):2587-2588
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of statins atorvastatin calcium on cerebral carotid atherosclerotic plaques in patients and the effects on C-reactive protein .Methods 76 patients admitted to hospital with cerebral carotid atherosclerotic plaques in patients randomized manner using its divided into the observation group and control group of 38 patients in the control group not using statins , given only hospital conventional therapy , observed in the control group were given atorvastatin group based on calcium statin treatment ,post-treatment comparison groups the size of carotid atherosclerotic plaque and plasma C-reactive protein changes .Results After treatment , plaque size(0.069 ±0.021)cm2,IMT was (1.29 ±0.28)mm,significantly less than before treatment,after treatment difference was statistically significant (t=7.538,7.132,all P<0.05)also significantly less than the control group ,the difference was statistically significant (t=7.131,6.372,all P<0.05);the observation group after treatment C-reactive protein(3.54 ±1.92 ) mg/L, significantly lower than before treatment , before and after treatment difference was statistically significant(t=6.831,P<0.05),and significantly lower than the control group ,the difference was also statistically significant(t=7.125,P<0.05).Conclusion For patients with cerebral carotid atherosclerotic plaque is concerned,the application of atorvastatin calcium treatment can not only effectively reduce plaque area , but also reduce C-reactive protein,and therefore worthy of further clinical application .
4.Gene expression profiles in response to ΔNp63α overexpression in human cervical cancer cell line SiHa
Xiaohui HAN ; Weidong ZHAO ; Huiying FANG
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2017;52(2):181-186
Objective To analyze the gene expression profiles in response to ΔNp63α overexpression, and screen the potential target genes or signal pathways regulated by ΔNp63α. Methods To generate ΔNp63α overexpressed SiHa cells ( SiHa-ΔNp63α) and the control cells ( SiHa-NC) , recombinant lentivirus transfection was performed. Microarray was applied to detect the change of gene expression profiles, and the results were analyzed with bioinfor-matic software. Quantitative real-time PCR was used to validate the expression levels of selected genes. Results Among the 1405 differentially expressed genes which were statistically significant, >1. 5 fold increase or reduce of gene expression, 843 were up-regulated and 562 were down-regulated in SiHa cells with ΔNp63α overexpression. The genes were mostly involved in cell development,cycle regulation, signal transduction, communication, adhe-sion, metastasis and invasion, etc. The involved signal pathways consisted of antigen processing and presentation, cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, cell adhesion, complement and coagulation cascades, and so on. Conclu-sion The research on the potential target genes or mediated signal pathways regulated by ΔNp63α could be helpful to explain the development of cervical cancer.
5.Cerebral CTPI and head and neck CTA feature of patients with transient cerebral ischemia and its correlation with clinic
Weidong JI ; Yan FANG ; Suishan WANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;22(3):382-385
Objective To investigate the head and neck CTA findings and cerebral CTPI in patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA),and their relationship with frequency of TIA,duration and CTA detected responsible vessels.Methods 180 TIA patients were selected as the research subjects,the GE Lightspeed 64 spiral CT perfusion CT scan and CTA examination were taken,and the differences in CTPI parameters measurement,head and neck artery disease of patients were analyzed.To observe the correlation between CTPI perfusion abnormalities in patients with TIA seizure frequency,duration and NIHSS score.The CTPI perfusion abnormalities and consistency of CTA display of responsible vessels were analyzed.Results The positive rate of CTPI examination was 75.56%,that of CTA examination was 81.11%.The positive rate of patients(NIHSS ≥4 points) with CTPI was 88.89%,which was higher than 66.67 % in patients (NIHSS < 4 points) with CTPI (x2 =6.87,P < 0.05).The positive rate of patients (seizures time ≥ 10min) with CTPI TIA was 71.43%,which was higher than 45.45 % of the patients (seizures time < 10m in) with CTPI (x2 =7.23,P < 0.05).The CTPI positive rate of patients with the TIA seizure frequency ≥ 2 times/d was 83.33%,which was higher than 61.67% of patients with the seizure frequency < 2 times/d(x2 =5.48,P < 0.05).The CTPI positive and CTA responsibility vascular consistent proportion was 73.33 %,which was significantly higher than 26.67% of both inconsistent and negative (x2 =19.43,P < 0.01).Conclusion The cerebral CTPI and head and neck CTA can response to TIA in patients with intracranial lesions accurately,consistency and clinical manifestations are very good,which have higher value in clinical application.
6.Systematic psychotherapy of TCM cause-tracing technique in the static state of Qigong
Xueyu Lü ; Weidong WANG ; Yingna LIN ; Fang WANG ; Lan HONG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2011;33(1):28-30
Objective To introduce personality-reshaping technique in the static state of Qigong to enrich modern clinic psychotherapy. Methods Based on previous therapeutic experience, we introduce personality-reshaping technique in the static state of Qigong. Results Personality-reshaping technique in the static state of Qigong can change personality of patients through series of techniques. Conclusion Personality-reshaping technique in the static state of Qigong has great clinical values.
7.Changes in expression of acid-sensing ion channel 3 in dorsal root ganglion in a rat model of bone cancer pain
Fang QIU ; Weixiu YUAN ; Weidong MI ; Xiaoli WEI ; Yanhong LIU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;(10):1214-1217
Objective To investigate the changes in the expression of acid-sensing ion channel 3 (ASIC3)in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) in a rat model of bone cancer pain.Methods Twenty-four female Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 3-4 weeks,weighing 180-220 g,were randomized into 2 groups:sham operation group (group S,n =8) and bone cancer pain group (group P,n =16).Bone cancer pain was induced by inoculating Walker 256 carcinoma cells into the medullary cavity of the left tibia,while group S received normal saline instead.The pain threshold was measured after determination of body weight on the day of inoculation (T0) and on 1,3,5,7,9,11 and 14 days after inoculation (T1-7).The tibia was removed for microscopic examination of the inoculated tibia and X-ray examination.The growth of tumor cells and damage to the tibia were observed.The expression of ASIC3 in the DRG was detected using immunofluorescence.Results The tumor cell infiltration occurred in the medullary cavity and bone destruction was observed in P group.Compared with S group,the body weight was decreased at T3-T7,and the pain threshold was decreased at T4-T7,and the expression of ASIC3 in the DRG was upregulated at T7 in P group (P < 0.05).Conclusion ASIC3 protein expression in DRG is significantly up-regulated in the rats with bone cancer pain,suggesting that the pathway may be involved in the mechanism of bone cancer pain.
8.Changes in expression of acid-sensing ion channel 3 in dorsal root ganglion in a rat model of bone cancer
Fang QIU ; Weixiu YUAN ; Weidong MI ; Xiaoli WEI ; Yanhong LIU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;32(5):566-568
Objective To investigate the changes in the expression of acid-sensing ion channel 3(ASIC3)in the dorsal root ganglion(DRG)in a rat model of bone cancer pain.Methods Twenty-four female SD rats,aged 3-4 yr,weighing 180-220 g,were randomly divided into 2 groups:sham operation group(group S,n =8)and bone cancer pain group(group P,n =16).Bone cancer pain was induced by intra-tibial inoculation of 10 μl Walker 256 cancer cell suspension in group P,while group S received intra-tibial inoculation of 5 μl normal saline.Body weight and paw withdrawal threshold to mechanical stimulation with yon Frey filaments(MWT)were measured at 0,1,3,5,7,9,1 1 and 14 d after cancer cell inoculation.The tibia was removed at 14 d after cancer cell inoculation in group S and at 7 and 14 d after cancer cell inoculation in group P for pathological and imaging examinations.The tumor cell growth and bony destruction were observed.The expression of ASIC3 in the DRG was determined by immunolluorescence.Results Pathological damage occurred at 14 d after cancer cell inoculation,bony destruction was observed obviously,ant cortical bone was missing in many places.Compared with group S,body weight at T3-7 and MWT al T2-7:were significantly decreaed,and the expression of ASIC3 was up-regulated at 14 d after cancer cell inoculation in group P(P < 0.05).Conclusion Up-regulation of the expression of ASIC3 in the DRG is involved in the developntent and maiutenence ot bone cancer pain in rars.
9.Shallow discussion the resistance problems in Chinese psychotherapy
Yana WANG ; Yingna LIN ; Fang WANG ; Lan HONG ; Weidong WANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;36(3):193-196
Objective To discuss the resistance problems in Chinese psychotherapy.Methods The western psychology research literature was combined with the application of thought imprint psychotherapy under lower resistance(TIP) in Chinese psychotherapy clinical experience.Results The problems of resistance encountered in the process of psychological treatment were influenced by Chinese traditional culture,which were different from western psychology on causes,classification,performance and handling.Conclusion Respecting Chinese traditional culture,seizing the psychological characteristics of Chinese people and exerting the advantages of TCM psychology were keys of knowing the resistance problems in Chinese psychotherapy.
10.Thought imprint psychotherapy under lower resistance (TIP) techniques used during the hypnotics reduction procedure
Fang WANG ; Yana WANG ; Guixia LI ; Lan HONG ; Weidong WANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;35(11):978-981
Many patients suffering from insomnia,especially chronic insomnia are treated by hypnotics.While taking hypnotics for long time will lead to drug dependence.How to fulfill gradual reduction of hypnotics has become one of the big problems doctor meet clinically.Drug dependence can be classified into two aspects.One is psychological,the other is pathological.Psychological treatment has advantage in the procedure of reducing drug.Thought imprint psychotherapy under lower resistance (TIP) which combines traditional Qigong,relaxation and cognitive-behavioral therapy of modern clinical psychology is a psychotherapy fit for Chinese.TIP techniques used during reduction procedure of hypnotics have been improved.