1.Comparison between the usage of immunohistochemistry autostainer and manual operation
Xiaoping LUO ; Weiwei HU ; Shangjin WU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 1989;0(04):-
Objective To discuss the application o immunohistochemistry autostainer in immunohistochemistry.Methods More than 30 kinds of first antibodies of the Pathology Department,such as AAT,CerBb-2,CK,HBcAg,ER,PR,Ki-67,and unified second antibodies were selected.Immunohistochemistry autostainer and manual operation were applied to the staining of the antibodies,and then the results by the above methods were compared.Results The antibodies stained by immunohistochemistry autostainer,gifted with clear background,no edge effect,uniform staining and accurate positive results,were all better than those by manual operation from all aspects.Conclusion Immunohistochemistry autostainer is highly automatic,time-saving,manpower-saving,repeatable and highly standardized.
2.Application of iPad and its Software in Rehabilitation of Children with Autism:Four Cases Report
Xianna WANG ; Wenhui LIU ; Weiwei LUO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(8):973-976
Objective To explore the application of iPad-based software Let'S Talk in the rehabilitation of children with autism. Meth-ods From March to September, 2015, iPad-based software Let'S Talk was applied in four children with autism. The language ability, emo-tion and behavior control ability, self-consciousness and eye contact were observed. The Psycho-educational Profile-3rd (PEP-3), Autism Be-havior Checklist (ABC) and Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) were used to access the months of age, behavior characteristics, and the severity of autism before and after application. Results The language ability and behavior control ability improved, as well as the self-consciousness and eye contact, and the bad behaviors reduced. The months of age rose in PEP-3, and the scores of ABC and CARS de-creased. Conclusion IPad-based software Let'S Talk could be applied in the rehabilitation of children with autism.
3.Research advances in animal models of obstructive jaundice
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2017;33(9):1820-1823
Obstructive jaundice is a common disease that greatly threatens human health.In order to better investigate the pathogenesis of obstructive jaundice,pathophysiological changes during disease progression,and treatment measures,the establishment of a stable animal model of obstructive jaundice becomes the basis for the research on various types of obstructive jaundice.This article elaborates on the advantages and disadvantages of the animal models of acute,progressive,chronic fluctuant,malignant,and reducible obstructive jaundice,as well as their application in clinical practice.These animal models have certain limitations in reflecting the development and progression of target disease.Most animal models are established by surgery or external physical and chemical damage,and there are still no mouse models of gene knockout or overexpression.Future research will focus on the stable animal models of chronic and progressive obstructive jaundice and special types of obstructive jaundice.
4.Ultrasonography in differentiation of Zenker diverticulum and thyroid nodule
Weiwei ZHANG ; Bing DU ; Junling LIN ; Yanhai HE ; Kewen LUO
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2008;2(4):207-209
Objective To assess the value of ultrasonography in distinguishing pharyngoesophageal diverticulum from thyroid nodule.Methods High-frequency sonography was used to detect the size,shape, echo and blood flow of cervix masses in 1219 patients in a lateral decubitus position after drinking water. Results On enhanced power,the image changing rates of pharyngcesophageal diverticulum and thyroid nodule were 71.43% and 14.19% respectively,and their difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). On drinking water,the image change rates of pharyngoesophageal diverticulum and thymid nodule were 100.00% and 1.98% respectively,and their difference was statisfically significant(P<0.05).The detection rates for pharyngoesophageal diverticulum and thyroid nodule were 0.098% and 17.042% respectively. Conclusions Ultrasound examination is of value in distinguishing pharyngoesophageal diverticulum from thyroid nodule in general health check up and regular health examination.
5.Effect and mechanism of IL-31 on the expression of VEGF, EGF and EGFR in 16HBE cells
Hailiang HUANG ; Weiwei DING ; Shengquan ZHANG ; Xin LUO
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2015;(10):1346-1350
Objective_To explore the influence and mechanism of IL-31 on the expression of VEGF, EGF and EG-FR in 16HBE cells.Methods_16HBE cells were cultured and treated with IL-31 with or without SB203580 or SP600125, real-time PCR and Western blot were applied to determine the mRNA and protein expression of VEGF, EGF and EGFR respectively.Meanwhile, Western blot was used to examine the changes of P38 MAPK and JNK signaling pathways.Results_Compared with control group, the mRNA expression of VEGF, EGF and EGFR was increased markedly under the stimulation of IL-31 ( P<0.01 ) , the expression of p-P38 MAPK and p-JNK signifi-cantly increased ( P<0.01) .Compared with IL-31 group, the expression of p-P38 MAPK significantly decreased in IL-31 combined with SB203580 or SB203580 group ( P <0.01 ) , while the expression of p-JNK markedly decreased in IL-31 combined with SP600125 or SP600125 group( P<0.01) .Compared with IL-31 group, the expression of VEGF was significantly decreased in IL-31 combined with SB203580 or SP600125 group ( P <0.01 ) , while the expression of EGF and EGFR was markedly declined in IL-31 combined with SB203580 group ( P<0.01 ) .Conclusions_IL-31 may up-regulate the expression of VEGF through activating P38 MAPK and JNK signaling pathways and up-regulate the expression of EGF and EGFR through activating P38 MAPK signaling path-way in16 HBE cells.
6.Comparation of Simplified and Traditional Chinese Version of Psycho-educational Profile Applied in Special Children
Xianna WANG ; Weiwei LUO ; Weihong WU ; Yan ZHANG ; Xuefei BAI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(3):249-251
Objective To study the variability of Traditional Chinese version of the Psycho-educational Profile-3rd edition (PEP-3) and Simplified Chinese version of the Psycho-educational Profile (C-PEP) as evaluating the special children. Methods 194 special children were evaluated with C-PEP and PEP-3 from April, 2011 to December, 2014. The scores of cognitive verbal/preverbal, expressive language, recep-tive language, gross motor, fine motor, visual-motor imitation, and communication and physical ability were compared. Results There were significant diferences in all the dimensions between PEP-3 and C-PEP scales (Z>3.446, P<0.01) except cognitive verbal/preverbal (Z=0.912, P=0.362). Conclusion There was difference between PEP-3 and C-PEP for the evaluation of special children.
7.Effects of low-dose of TGF-β1 on maintaining bovine corneal stromal cell growth and retarding extra cellular matrix fibrosis in a three-dimensional culture model
Lu, ZHANG ; Shinan, LUO ; Jianbao, YUAN ; Weiwei, ZHOU ; Xia, LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2017;35(5):396-403
Background Transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1) plays an important role in corneal woundhealing.The effects of TGF-β1 on the synthesis of extra cellular matrix (ECM) vary upon different concentrations.Previous studies focused on the effects of high concentration of TGF-β1 on keratocytes under the two-dimensional culture condition,and the effect of low concentration of TGF-β1 on the synthesis of ECM in keratocytes remains unclear.Objective This study was to investigate the growth of Pellet,a three-dimensional model of corneal stroma cells in vitro,and its ECM synthesis under a low concentration of TGF-β1.Methods Bovine corneal stromal cells were isolated from fresh bovine eyeballs by two-step digestion by collagenase and cultured using DMEM/F12 medium with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS).Pellets derived fresh bovine keratocytes with culture medium containing 0.25 ng/ml TGF-β1 +5% FBS and 0.50 ng/ml TGF-β1 +5% FBS were established,respectively.The morphology of Pellets was observed under the natural light at 48 hours,1 week,2 weeks and 3 weeks after culture.In 3 weeks after culture,the cell structures was observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining,and Calcein-AM/propidium (Calcein-AM/PI) staining was used to assay the cell viability.Real-time flurorescence quantitative PCR and immunofluorescence technology were applied to analyze the expressions of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA),fibronectin (FN),type Ⅰ collagen (Col Ⅰ) and type Ⅲ collagen (Col Ⅲ) mRNA and proteins.RT-PCR was employed to detect the expressions of lumican (LUM) mRNA and keratocan (KERA) mRNA in the cells.Results Cells in Pellet clustered throughout the culture duration.Hematoxylin-eosin staining showed the mass red-dyed collagen fibers in both 0.25 ng/ml TGF-β1 +5% FBS group and 0.50 ng/ml TGF-β1 +5% FBS group,and most cells possessed complete structures.The death rate of the cells was (33.60±1.65)% in the 0.25 ng/ml TGF-β1 +5% FBS group and (30.90±0.78) % in the 0.50 ng/ml TGF-β1 +5% FBS group,showing an insignificant difference between them (t =0.144,P=0.887).The expressions of α-SMA,FN and Col Ⅲ proteins in 0.25 ng/ml TGF-β1 +5% FBS group were lower than those in the 0.50 ng/ml TGF-β1 + 5 % FBS group (tα-SMA =4.622,P =0.010;tFN =2.973,P =0.040;tCol Ⅲ =7.845,P<0.001),but the expression of Col Ⅰ in 0.25 ng/ml TGF-β1 +5% FBS group was higher than that in 0.50 ng/ml TGF-β1+5% FBS group (tColⅠ =4.022,P=0.016).The ratio of Col Ⅲ/Col Ⅰ in 0.25 ng/ml TGF-β1+5% FBS group was lower than that in the 0.50 ng/ml TGF-β1 +5% FBS group in both mRNA and protein level (tmRNA =-3.039,P =0.038;tprotein =3.215,P =0.032).The expression of LUM mRNA and KERA mRNA were detected in Pellet at different time points.The expression of LUM mRNA in 0.25 ng/ml TGF-β1 +5% FBS group increased over time.While in 0.50 ng/ml TGF-β1 +5% FBS group,the expression of LUM mRNA peaked at 1 week but declined at 2 weeks.The expression of KERA mRNA in two groups were all peaked at 1 week but declined at 2 weeks.Conclusions Low-dose TGF-β1 in Pellet can maintain the normal growth of keratocytes and synthesize ECM.The expression of ECM tends to the normal condition after reducing the concentration of TGF-β1,implying a scarless expression.
8.Influence of arousal in emotional stroop effect
Chunliang FENG ; Weiwei MA ; You WANG ; Yuejia LUO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(8):757-758
Objective To investigate the arousal effect in the emotional Stroop effect by systematically manipulating the valence and arousal of affective stimuli.Methods 27 college students were recruited to distinThe main effect of emotion on RT was significant (F(5.130) = 5.90, P < 0.01 ), RTs in positive (( 893±36 ) ms)main effect of Emotion on ACC was marginally significant (F(5.130) = 2.63, P = 0.05 ), ACC in high arousing negalence on RT was significant (F(1.26 = 7.03, P =0.013 ).Further analysis revealed that RTs in positive condition was significant (F(1.26) =5.63, P=0.025),ACC in high arousing condition (0.93 ±0.17) was lower than ACC in low arousing condition (0.95 ± 0.09 ).Conclusion The emotional Stroop effect mainly depends on the arousal information of affective stimuli.
9.Research on Fingerprint of Radix Dipsaci by HPLC
Yue CAO ; Wei PENG ; Weiwei SU ; Songping LUO
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 1993;0(01):-
Objective To establish chromatographic fingerprint of water and ethanol soluble component of Radix Dipsaci by using HPLC for identifying and evaluating its quality. Methods HPLC method was set up with Agilent HC-C18 column. The mobile phase was comprised of acetonitrile(A) and 0.05mol/L KH2PO4-H3PO4 buffer solution pH=3.0(B) in gradient elution mode. UV detection wavelength was at 220 nm,with a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. Results Ten batches of Radix Dipsaci samples from different habitats and harvested in different times were analyzed. HPLC fingerprint of medicinal material of Radix Dipsaci was established preliminarily. Seventeen characteristic peaks were confirmed and the fingerprints of different samples were compared by similarity evaluation software. Conclusion This method shows high precision and good repeatability,so it can be used to assess the quality of Radix Dipsaci.
10.Effects of Lokomat Robotic-assisted Gait Training Combined with Drop Foot Stimulator on Gait Function in Patients with Stroke
Yanping LIU ; Jia LUO ; Jinghui YANG ; Qishou MA ; Weiwei FU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(8):921-926
Objective To investigate the effects of Lokomat robotic-assisted gait training combined with drop foot stimulator on gait function in patients with stroke. Methods Thirty-six stroke patients were randomly divided into control group (n=18) and observation group (n=18). Both groups received routine rehabilitation training. The control group accepted Lokomat robotic-assisted gait training, while the ob-servation group worn drop foot stimulator in addition. The training intensity was 30 minutes every day, five days per week for 6 weeks. Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Lower Limb (FMA-LL), Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) and footprint analysis were used to evaluate the motor ability of lower limbs, walking ability and gait before and after training. Results There was no significant difference in the scores of FMA-LL, FAC and gait parameters (walking speed, stride width, stride length difference) before training (t<0.765, Z=0, P>0.05). The scores of FMA-LL, FAC and walking speed improved, and the stride width and stride length difference decreased after training (t>2.190, Z>3.630, P<0.05). After training, the scores of FMA-LL, FAC, walking speed and stride length difference were better in the observation group than in the control group (t>2.030, Z=-2.560, P<0.05), however, there was no significant difference in stride width between two groups (t=0.570, P>0.05). Conclusion Lokomat robotic-assisted gait training combined with foot drop stimulator could improve the lower limb motor func-tion and gait ability in patients with stroke, and the effect might be better than using Lokomat robotic-assisted gait training only.