1.Clinical significance of dissection of superior mesenteric vein 14v group lymph node in gastric cancer metastasis
Weiguo ZHANG ; Weide AN ; Geng CHEN ; Xiang HU
Chongqing Medicine 2013;(30):3619-3621
Objective Through investigate dissection of 14v group lymph node of patients with gastric cancer and its metastasis , to explore the influence factors and prognosis of dissection of 14v group lymph node .Methods 120 cases of gastric cancer patients who underwent radical gastrectomy and dissected 14v group lymph node since Mar .2004 to Mar .2012 were analyzed ,through his-topathological and immunohistochemical examination to detect the 14v group lymph node metastasis and calculation .Results Gas-tric antrum carcinoma were detected 176 nodes ,29 nodes were metastasis ,but there were none in other places .About TNM classifi-cation ,14v group lymph node metastasis among patients in stage Ⅳ(5 cases) was 50 .0% ,in stage ⅢC(7 cases)was 33 .3% ;About Borrmann classification ,14v group lymph node metastasis among patients in borrmann type Ⅳ (4cases) was 80 .0% ,in stage Ⅲ(11cases) was 30 .6% ,which were higher than that of other types(P<0 .05) .Among the 18 cases which had 14v group lymph node metastasis ,15 cases(83 .3% )invaded serosa ,invading the surrounding organs .The 5 year rate of 14v group metastasis patients was 7 .7% .Conclusion Gastric carcinoma tumor size ,tumor stage ,Borrmann classification ,invading the surrounding organs and tissues and metastasis in 14v group lymph node have a certain relationship .14v lymph node dissection for lately TNM stage gastric tumor has no certain significance .
2.Diagnostic value of 3D reconstruction with spiral CT in upper cervical spinal fractures
Yan ZHU ; Weiguo XIANG ; Wenjie LIANG
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(04):-
Objective To study the image features and clinical significance of 3-dimensional (3-D)and multiplanar reconstruction with spiral CT(SCT) in cervical spinal fractures.MethodPlain film radiography and spiral CT scanning were taken for 26 cases of cervical spinal fractures.The type of fractures, diagnositic successful rate, parameter of scanning and late stage managing methods were investigated retrospectively to find out the effective difference between the diagnosis of plain X-ray and SCT. The imagin location of fractures,sequence of cenrum, heighth of centrum, fracture line, auxillary structure and rotation/dislocation of the fractures were emphasized to evaluate the advantages of 3-D imaging.ResultIn the 26 cases, there were 4 Jefferson fractures, (in which 1 combined with articular dislocations), 17 C2 spinous process fractures, (in which 1 had failure of plain X-ray diagnostic), 1 Hangman fracture, 2 C1~2 imbalance, (in which 1 had failure of plain X-ray diagnostic).There were 2 cases of axoid longitudinal fractures without obvious dislocation. The diagnositic successful rate were 100% in SCT group, while 65% in X-ray group in which 6 cases had diagnostic failure and 3 cases had fracture mis-diagnozing as dislocation.The anatomical structure of upper cervical spine was complicated and was significantly different from other cervical spine constructions. Spiral CT could reveal high resolution images of the upper cervical spine, morphosis of vertibral canal, dislocation information of fracture mass and its relation with neighbouring tissues. Especially in C1 burst fracture,C2 dens fracture and C1~2 dislocation, SCT could provide clear 3-D information of the size of collateral mass and the dislocation degree, furthermore, images could be rotated freely to observe the fracture in any proper section. That provides important information for the decision of operation, selection of operation types and evaluation of operation dager.ConclusionThe spiral CT scan and 3D reconstruction can reveal fracture better.The advantages of SCT are suggested that this diagnostic modality may be the standard method for the initial evaluation of the upper cervical spine injury.
3.Medical ethics review on the live organ donation
Yueying XIANG ; Ming YANG ; Weiguo SUI ; Guimian ZOU
Chinese Medical Ethics 1995;0(04):-
Otransplantation is a new subject which is developed so rapid that usually over the development of medical ethics.The shortage of organ supplement made organ transplantation face the challenge of medical ethics.Live organ donation has become a focal point of medical ethics in organ transplantation.It is necessary to eliminate all kinds of human organ commercialization and illegal transaction.We need pay more attention in the medical ethics issue about organ transplant,especially about live organ donation.Here is about the survey of medical ethics on live organ donation in People's Liberation Army No.181 Hospital.
4.An epidemiological study on the prevalence of hyperuricemia and its relationship to chronic kidney disease in the urban community residents of Guangxi
Guimian ZOU ; Jiangyan HUANG ; Wenti CHE ; Weiguo SUI ; Li DONG ; Jiejing CHEN ; Yueying XIANG ; Hequn ZOU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2011;27(7):561-565
Objective To detect the prevalence of hyperuricemia and its relationship to chronic kidney disease(CKD) in the residents of Guangxi, and to discuss the risk factors for the hyperuricemia associated renal damage. Methods The residents aged 18-75 years old(n=6 273) in Xiangshan community,Guilin, were screened by means of cross-sectional study. Blood pressure was measured at 8:00-9:00.Fasting blood and urine samples were collected to determine blood glucose, lipid, insulin, creatinine, and urine albumin. Results The prevalence of hyperuricemia in the community residents was 23.5% in all cohort, being significantly higher in male residents than in female(28.4% vs 19.7%,P<0.01). The prevalence of CKD was 21.6% in all cohort, and was 24.9% in males and 19.0% in females(P<0.01). The prevalence of CKD was 30.4% and 18.9% respectively in residents with and without hyperuricemia(P<0.01).The prevalence of CKD in males with hyperuricemia(34.3%) was significantly higher than in males without hyperuricemia(21.2%) and females with hyperuricemia(25.9%, all P<0.01). CKD was only positively related to low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood glucose, and systolic blood pressure shown by logistic regression analysis. Conclusions The prevalence of hyperuricemia markedly increases in the urban residents, which contribute to the raised prevalence of CKD. Slightly elevated blood uric acid level is associated with raised prevalence of CKD.
5.Construction of differentially expressed cDNA library in human leukemia HL-60 cells induced by diallyl disfuld with suppression subtractive hybridization
Weiguo HUANG ; Qi SU ; Chen HUANG ; Minghua WU ; Jie ZHAO ; Jianguo ZHOU ; Xiang ZHOU ;
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1986;0(04):-
AIM To construct differentiation subtractive cDNA library of human leukemia HL 60 cells induced by diallyl disfuld using suppression subtractive hybridization (SSH) technique and to clone differentiation associated genes in leukemia cells. METHODS Poly A + RNAs were isolated from HL 60 cells induced by dially disfuld and were reversely transcripted into double strand cDNAs (as tester). After the cDNAs were digested into short cDNAs with blunt ends, they were divided into two groups and were ligated to the special adaptor 1 and adaptor 2R, respectively. The tester cDNAs were then hybridized with driver cDNA from normal HL 60 cells and the products were amplified twice by nested PCR technique. The PCR products were ligated with pGEM T plasmid vectors and were transformed into E.coli JM109. The inserts of cDNAs were analyzed by restrictive enzyme EcoR I. RESULTS Subtractive cDNA library was constructed successfully and efficiently. Random analysis of 200 clones with enzyme restriction showed that about 84 5% clones contained 100~600 bp cDNA inserts. It can help clone novel genes associated with differentiation and explore the molecular mechanism of leukemia differentiation induced by diallyl disfuld. CONCLUSION DADS can induce human leukemia HL 60 cells differentiation, and suppression subtractive hybridization (SSH) technique is an effective method to isolate those differentially expressed genes.
6. Brief analysis of the application and funding projects of National Natural Science Foundation of China in the discipline of burns and plastic surgery over the years
Chinese Journal of Burns 2019;35(12):866-871
Objective:
To analyze application and funding projects of National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) in the discipline of burns and plastic surgery over the years, so as to provide reference for subsequent fund application and the search for new research directions in the discipline.
Methods:
Annual statistical reports on funding projects and Internet-based Science Information System of NSFC were used to search the application and funding situation of the science foundation projects related to the discipline of burns and plastic surgery during 1986-2018. The relevant situation was statistically analyzed during 2009-2018, including the amount of applications and grant, funding rate, and appropriation. The amount of the application and grant, funding rate, appropriation, and funding strength of multiple series (Exploration, Talent, Tools, Integration) during 2009-2018 were statistically analyzed. Main granted projects in each year during 2009-2018 were statistically analyzed. Funding situation of research direction in the discipline of burns and plastic surgery was analyzed.
Results:
(1) During the past 33 years, the amount of application and funding in the discipline of burns and plastic surgery were on increase trend generally. (2) During 2009-2018, the total funding rate of the science foundation was 18.63% (611/3 279), with a total appropriation of 26 167.5 ten thousand yuan. (3) During 2009-2018, the more funding projects in the discipline of burns and plastic surgery were General Program of Exploration series and Young Scientists Fund, and Fund for Less Developed Regions of Talent series in turn, their funding rates were respectively 19.11% (330/1 727), 17.72%(216/1 219), and 19.26%(47/244), with appropriations of 18 115.0, 4 450.0, and 1 780.0 ten thousand yuan and funding strength of 54.89, 20.60, and 37.87 ten thousand yuan per project respectively. In addition, the funding rate of the Key Program of Exploration series was 6.82% (3/44) with appropriation of 828.0 ten thousand yuan, and funding strength for each was 276.00 ten thousand yuan. The International (Regional) Cooperation and Exchange Programs received 15 applications, and 4 projects were funded with appropriation of 524.5 ten thousand yuan and the funding strength of 131.13 ten thousand yuan for each. National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Talent series received 12 applications, and 1 project was funded with appropriation of 200.0 ten thousand yuan. Tools and Integration series projects received only a few or no application, and none of the application was funded. (4) The funding amount of General Programs was the most, peaking at 50 in 2012, and was decreased slightly in the past 6 years. The funding amount of Young Scientists Fund was relatively less, but it was on increase trend year by year. The funding amount of Fund for Less Developed Regions was the least relatively, with a steady increase trend in general. (5) The amount of funding projects according to the research direction in the discipline of burns and plastic surgery in the order from more to less were H1507 wound healing and scar (219, 35.84%), H1505 burns (168, 27.50%), H1508 body tissue and organs deformity, damage and repair, and regeneration (143, 23.40%), H1509 body surface tissue organ transplantation and reconstruction (53, 8.67%), H1510 cranial and maxillofacial deformities and correction (27, 4.42%), H1506 frostbite (1, 0.16%).
Conclusions
In recent years, the amount of science foundation projects in the discipline of burns and plastic surgery was on the rise, mainly including General Programs, Young Scientists Fund, and Fund for Less Developed Regions. In the process of science foundation application in the discipline of burns and plastic surgery, it is necessary to provide more ability training and policy support for young outstanding scientific and technological talents. At the same time, we should attach importance to international and regional academic exchanges, and provide a favorable platform for cooperative projects. Besides, research on new hotspots such as chronic wounds and prevention and treatment of scar or not in popular research such as frostbite should be strengthened.
7.Effect of hydrogen on mitochondrial fusion during myocardial ischemia-reperfusion in aged rats
Zongfeng GUO ; Weiguo CHEN ; Xiang WANG ; Chuangang SHI ; Yongjin YAN ; Feiyue JI ; Chen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2018;38(4):497-500
Objective To evaluate the effect of hydrogen on mitochondrial fusion during myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in aged rats.Methods One hundred and fifty pathogen-free healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 18 months old,weighing 400-500 g,were divided into 5 groups (n=30 each) using a random number table:control group (group C),sham operation group (group S),group I/R,normal saline group (group NS) and hydrogen-rich saline group (group H).Group C received no treatment.The anterior descending branch was only exposed but not ligated in group S.Myocardial I/R was induced by occlusion of the anterior descending branch of the left coronary artery for 30 rmin followed by reperfusion in I/R,NS and H groups.Hydrogen-rich saline 1 ml/100 g was injected intraperitoneally at 5 min before reperfusion in group H,while normal saline 1 ml/100 g was injected intraperitoneally at 5 min before reperfusion in group NS.The rats were sacrificed at 12 and 24 h of reperfusion,and hearts were removed for examination of the pathological changes and for determination of apoptosis in cardiomyocytes (by TUNEL) and expression of Mfn1 and Mfn2 protein and mRNA in myocardial tissues (by Western blot or real-time polymerase chain reaction).The apoptosis index was calculated.Results Compared with C and S groups,the apoptosis index of cardiomyocytes was significantly increased and the expression of Mfn1 and Mfn2 protein and mRNA in myocardial tissues was down-regulated at 12 and 24 h of reperfusion in I/R,NS and H groups (P<0.05).Compared with NS and I/R groups,the apoptosis index of cardiomyocytes was significantly decreased and the expression of Mfn1 and Mfn2 protein and mRNA in myocardial tissues was up-regulated at 12 and 24 h of reperfusion in group H (P<0.05).The pathological changes of myocardial tissues were significantly attenuated in group H when compared with group I/R.Conclusion The mechanism by which hydrogen attenuates myocardial I/R injury is related to promoting mitochondrial fusion and inhibiting apoptosis in cardiomyocytes of aged rats.
8.Imaging evaluation of cystic renal masses:application of Bosniak classification system version 2019
Xiang YU ; Lin ZHANG ; Jiayan LIU ; Weiguo ZHANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(12):2010-2013
Objective To analyze the relationship between the relevant imaging signs of the Bosniak classification system version 2019 and the benign or malignant of cystic renal masses(CRMs).Methods The CRMs were graded using the Bosniak classification system version 2019,and the overall inter-observer agreement,and the agreement between different subgroups were compared.In addition,the diagnostic value of benign and malignant lesions with weighted weakened imaging signs,redefined and quantified imaging signs in the Bosniak classification system after upgrading from version 2005 to version 2019 was analyzed.Results Fifty-six CRMs were enrolled,including 43 benign and 13 malignant lesions.Based on the Bosniak classification system version 2019,the overall inter-observer agreement was excellent(Kappa=0.881),while the agreement of ≤30 mm and MRI were moderate(Kappa=0.548,0.722).In the comparison of the differences between benign and malignant CRMs,there were significant differences between the groups in age,lesion maximum diameter,thick septa or cyst wall,number of septa ≥4,mural nodule,and enhancement(P<0.05).In the logistic regression model,the mural nodule was the only imaging sign that was significantly correlated with the malignant CRMs[odds ratio(OR)=9.842,P=0.022].Conclusion The Bosniak classification system version 2019 has an excellent overall inter-observer agreement.When the lesions are small,MRI can provide more imaging details.The mural nodule is an independent risk factor for malignant CRMs.
9.Research progress of familial hereditary prostate cancer
Xianchao SUN ; Weiguo MA ; Xiang LIU ; Lin YE
Chinese Journal of Urology 2023;44(1):68-71
Hereditary prostate cancer has the highest hereditary rate in men cancers. Genes associated with hereditary prostate cancer susceptibility include mismatch repair genes (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6 and PMS2) and homologous recombination genes (BRCA1/2, ATM, PALB2, CHEK2), and single nucleotide polymorphisms and copy number variants also play a role in genetic mutations. Early onset, rapid disease progression and locally advanced stage are the main features of hereditary prostate cancer. Patients with potentially hereditary prostate cancer would benefit from undergoing genetic testing or counseling. This article reviews the current status of the prevalence, incidence characteristics, and etiology of familial hereditary prostate cancer and other research advances.
10.Effects of COL1A1 and SYTL2 on inflammatory cell infiltration and poor extracellular matrix remodeling of the vascular wall in thoracic aortic aneurysm
Xinsheng XIE ; Ye YUAN ; Yulong HUANG ; Xiang HONG ; Shichai HONG ; Gang CHEN ; Yihui CHEN ; Yue LIN ; Weifeng LU ; Weiguo FU ; Lixin WANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(9):1105-1114
Background::Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a fatal cardiovascular disease, the pathogenesis of which has not yet been clarified. This study aimed to identify and validate the diagnostic markers of TAA to provide a strong theoretical basis for developing new methods to prevent and treat this disease.Methods::Gene expression profiles of the GSE9106, GSE26155, and GSE155468 datasets were acquired from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified using the "limma" package in R. Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), support vector machine-recursive feature elimination (SVM-RFE), random forest, and binary logistic regression analyses were used to screen the diagnostic marker genes. Single-sample gene set enrichment analysis (ssGSEA) was used to estimate immune cell infiltration in TAA.Results::A total of 16 DEGs were identified. The enrichment and functional correlation analyses showed that DEGs were mainly associated with inflammatory response pathways and collagen-related diseases. Collagen type I alpha 1 chain ( COL1A1) and synaptotagmin like 2 ( SYTL2) were identified as diagnostic marker genes with a high diagnostic value for TAA. The expression of COL1A1 and SYTL2 was considerably higher in TAA vascular wall tissues than in the corresponding normal tissues, and there were significant differences in the infiltration of immune cells between TAA and normal vascular wall tissues. Additionally, COL1A1 and SYTL2 expression were associated with the infiltration of immune cells in the vascular wall tissue. Single-cell analysis showed that COL1A1 in TAA was mainly derived from fibroblasts and SYTL2 mainly from cluster of differentiation (CD)8 + T cells. In addition, single-cell analysis indicated that fibroblasts and CD8 + T cells in TAA were significantly higher than those in normal arterial wall tissue. Conclusions::COL1A1 and SYTL2 may serve as diagnostic marker genes for TAA. The upregulation of SYTL2 and COL1A1 may be involved in the inflammatory infiltration of the vessel wall and poor extracellular matrix remodeling, promoting the progression of TAA.