1.Exploration on new assessment methods for cell biology among postgraduates
Jianwen MAO ; Yongli ZHANG ; Weizhang WANG ; Hongzhi LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2013;(7):670-673
This paper summarized the assessment model reform practiced in the postgraduate cell biology course for several years and successfully obtain a new testing method based on research papers re-porting and questioning. Before the assessment, each student searched and selected one required research paper to read and make a PowerPoint reporting document. During assessment , some students were ex-tracted to speak and comprehensive score, which was regarded as student's final examination results was made by teaching group. The rest of the students listened to speeches , questioned and filled the questions on the record sheet.Teaching group reported a score , which was regarded as part of student's final exami-nation result based on questioning record sheets and printed PowerPoint documents.This method can well evaluate students' scientific thinking and strengthen the training of scientific thinking of postgraduates.
2.Comparison of the Dissolubility of Chlorphenamine Maleate Tablets Produced by 4 Different Factories
Renjie ZENG ; Li JING ; Weizhang SUN ; Jie ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2001;0(09):-
OBJECTIVE:To compare the in vitro dissolubility of four kinds of commercial chlorphenamine maleate tablets. METHODS: To determine the dissolubility of four kinds of domestic commercial chlorphenamine meleate tablets by paddle method and to analyse the dissolution parameters, T50, Td, m, by variance analysis method. RESULTS: The dissolution parame- ters of the different tablets were T50(30. 3 197, 17. 3 695, 20. 1038, l4. 3 651), Td(34. 6 088, 26. 7 162, 28. 0 514, 22. 1 593)and m (2. 7 676, 0. 8 505, 1. 0 992, 0. 8 448). CONCLUSION: The statistical results indicated that there were significant differences between them(P
3.Changes in ischemic myocardium following marrow mesenchymal stem cells implantation by echocardiography in rabbits
Xinjun CHEN ; Hua ZHANG ; Chuntao HUANG ; Ruolong ZHENG ; Weizhang LI ; Quanzhong YIN ; Chunheng GAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2008;12(25):4962-4966
BACKGROUND: Recent studies indicate that bone marrow messenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can repairinjured myocardium and improve cardiac functions. However, there are still no effective non-invasive methods to detect ventricular wall motion, survival status of transplanted cells, and microcirculation improvement after MSCsimplantation. OBJECTIVE: To detect the effects of MSCs implantation on the cardiac function of ischemic myoeardium and investigate changes of tissue acoustics characteristics by using integrated backscatter (IBS) and Doppler tissue imaging (DT1). DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: Completely randomized grouping design, and randomized controlled study, which was carried out in the Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University from December 2004 to June 2005 (important laboratory of 211 government). MATERIALS: Forty-eight male rabbits with irrespective of gender were used for study. Anti-troponin T (TnT) antibody was provided by Maxim Company, USA; anti-bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) antibody by Sigma Company, USA; Sonos 5500 echocardiography by HP Company, USA.METHODS: Forty-eight rabbits were randomly divided into model group and implantation group. Model of myocardium infarction was created in rabbits by left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) ligation. Three days after modeling, autologous bone marrow MSCs were injected into crossed myocardium between infarction and non-infarction regions based on 5 injected points.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Indicators including ventricular size, ventricular wall thickness, and ejection fraction (EF) in the left ventricle (LV) were measured with routine echocardiography one day before myocardial infarction, two weeks after myocardial infarction, and four weeks after implantation. IBS and DTI might detect the anterior backscatter parameters (AII, or IB) and ventricular wall motion parameters (PPI, or CVIB) to calculate the average backscatter scores and backscatter cycle changes. DTI was used to measure peak systolic flow velocity (VS), peak early diastolic flow velocity (VE), and peak late diastolic flow velocity (VA) of the middle and basal segments of the anterior wall of left ventricle. Finally, animals were sacrificed by anesthesia, and myocardial infarction region was stained with 5-Brdu immunohistochemical staining, and anti-TnT staining. RESULTS: Twelve rabbits were excluded because of death after operation.① Echocardiography: Imaging of 36 rabbits were clear in 1 day before myocardial infarction, 2 weeks after myocardial infarction, and 4 weeks after implantation. The sizes and systolic function of LV in 36 rabbits were normal before operation. Two weeks after operation, the sizes of LV became larger, the anterior wall of LV became thinner, and systolic range became weaker even disappeared. EF, CVIB, Vs, and Ve were lower (P < 0.05) and All was higher in both groups than pre-operation (P < 0.05). Four weeks after implantation, compared with control group, left ventricular diastolic diameter (LVDd) was smaller and systolic range became larger, All descended. EF, Vs, Ve and CVIB increased (P < 0.05).② Myocardial immunohistochemical detection: Numerous of Brdu-labeled positive cells were scattered, and anti-TnT was positive, which clearly showed horizontal stria of myocardium. However, normal myocardium was negative. CONCLUSION: Bone marrow MSCs after implantation can survive in ischemic myocardium and improve cardiac function. IBS and DTI can real-timely and exactly detect functional changes of infarction myocardium after bone marrow MSCs implantation.
4.Target in target radiotherapy for 90 patients with spinal metastases
Lina ZHANG ; Tingting HAN ; Hongqi LI ; Yingjie WANG ; Weizhang WU ; Tingyi XIA
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2014;(5):789-791
Objective To analyze the result of dose-escalated radiotherapy vs conventional radiotherapy for spinal metastases. Methods Ninety patients (118 lesions) underwent radiotherapy..There were 52 patients (63 lesions) in target in target radiotherapy (TIT) receiving PTV 30~40 Gy, GTV 50~60 Gy/15~25 f. 38 patients (55 lesions) received PTV 30~40 Gy/10~20 f in the conventional radiotherapy. Results The overall responses were 90.4% and 81.6%,respectively.but no significant difference was found. There were 31 and 25 improved lesions, 28 and 20 steady lesions, 4 and 10 worsening lesions,in two goups, respectively. 1-year local control rates and survival were 84.7%vs 68.6%and 49.4%vs 32.2%, respectively. The significant differences were found in 1-year local control rates and survival. The main acute adverse reactions were mainly hematologic toxicities , no significant difference was found. Conclusion TIT for spinal metastases is a more safe and effective treatment, with better efficacy and fewer side-reactions.
5.Analysis of setup errors in helical tomotherapy for bone metastases
Li'na ZHANG ; Junxia XUE ; Fuhai ZHU ; Weizhang WU ; Yingjie WANG ; Tingyi XIA
Cancer Research and Clinic 2014;26(1):29-31
Objective To analyze the setup errors of bone metastases patients by tomotherapy with megavoltage CT (MVCT) and calculate the CTV-PTV margins.Methods 30 patients with bone metastases were enrolled.All patients received tomotherapy,fixed with body net and received MVCT scanning before radiation.The MVCT images were registered with the kilovoltage CT (kVCT) images,the setup errors of X (lateral),Y (vertical),Z (longitudina) and Roll (transverse profile rotation) were obtained according to the formula M =2.5Σ+0.7σ calculated CTV-PTV margin.Results 30 patients were received 494 MVCT images.The errors of systemic±random were (2.85±0.77) mm,(3.11±0.95) mm,(2.21±0.55) mm,and (0,55±0.24)° on X,Y,Z and Roll directions,respectively.The CTV-PTV margins were 3.64 mm,4.17 mm,and 2.86 mm on X,Y,Z directions,respectively.Conclusion The application of image-guided technology for bone metastases can correct positioning in time,which greatly reduces setup errors of the fractionated treatment,further improves the treat accuracy and has a positive value in guiding clinical radiotherapy.
6.Anticancer activities of curcumin on human hepatocarcinoma cell line Sk-hep-1.
Weizhang WANG ; Biyu ZHANG ; Hongyuan CHEN ; Li ZHANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2010;35(4):485-488
To study the anticancer activities of curcumin on human hepatocarcinoma cell line Sk-hep-1 and its related molecular mechanism which has not been elucidated. In the present study,we showed that curcumin inhibited proliferation of Sk-hep-1 cells in a dose-dependent manner through MTF assay. The effect of curcumin on apoptosis in Sk-hep-1 cells was investigated by DAPI staining and the various apoptosis was observed in hepatocarcinoma cell lines Sk-hep-1, HepG2 and Hep3B, but not in normal liver cell line Chang's liver with curcumin treatment. Cell cycle analysis results showed that curcumin treatment resulted in dramatic accumulation of Sk-hep-1 cells at the G0/G1 or G2/M phase. The effect of curcumin on the expression of anti-apoptosis genes (Survivin and BCl-xL) and drug resistance genes (DRG2 and MDR1) was studied by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The expression of MDR1 mRNA was significantly decreased in Sk-hep-1 cells treated with curcumin, while no alterations in the amount of DRG2 and anti-apoptosis genes' mRNA levels were found. These results indicate that curcumin is able to inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis in Sk-hep-1 cells and it may cause by down-regulating the expression of MDR1 mRNA.
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7.The value of quantitative parameters of dynamic-enhanced MRI and the significance of the maximum linearity slope ratio in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant breast lesions
Yi OUYANG ; Chuanmiao XIE ; Yaopan WU ; Yanchun Lü ; Chaomei RUAN ; Lie ZHENG ; Kangqiang PENG ; Haoqiang HE ; Lin CHEN ; Weizhang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2008;42(6):569-572
Objective To find the effective quantitative parameters for the differentiation of the breast lesions using the post-processing of time.signal curve of 3D dynamic-enhanced MRI.Methods Thirty patients with 35 lesions underwent 3D dynamic-enhanced MRI and the time-signal cHIve was deduced.The four quantitative parameters including SImax,PH,Slope and SlopeR were analyzed in benign andmalignant lesions of the breast.Independent samples t test and rank sum test were used for the statistics.Results Seyenteen benign lesions and 18 malignant lesions were included in this study.The SImax(M)of benign and malignant lesions were 375.2 and 158.1,the 95% confidence intervals of SImax were 278.2-506.0 and 160.5-374.8.The PH(M)of benign and malignant lesions were 114.4 and 87.8,the 95% confidence intervals of PH were 73.7-196.5 and 71.3-162.9.The Slope(M) of benign and malignant lesions were 22.3×10-3 and 44.0×10-3,the 95% confidence intervals of Slope were 13.7×10-3-41.1×10-3 and 46.1×10-3-81.8×10-3.The Slope"(M) of benign and malignant lesions were 2.6 and11.4,the 95% confidence intervals of SlopeR were 1.9-3.4 and 9.8-14.5.There were no significant differences on SImax and PH between benign and malignant lesions(P>0.05).The significant differences existed on Slope(P<0.01)and SlopeR(P<0.01)between benign and malignant lesions of the breast.Conclusion SlopeR is a very effective parameter in t}le differential diagnosis of breast lesions.
8.Application of pedicled transverse rectus abdominis muscle flap in reconstructing the breast immediately after breast cancer operation
Shengchao HUANG ; Pu QIU ; Zongzheng LIANG ; Zeming YAN ; Kangwei LUO ; Baoyi HUANG ; Liyan YU ; Weizhang CHEN ; Jianwen LI ; Yuanqi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2021;15(2):117-121
Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of the transverse rectus abdominismuscle (TRAM) on reconstruction of the breast.Methods:The clinical data of 23 patients receiving TRAM breast reconstruction in our department from Jan. 2018 to Dec. 2019 were retrospectively analyzed.Results:The operation time of 23 patients ranged from 240 to 360 mins, andthe average time was about 300 mins. Intraoperative bleeding was about 120 to 200 ml, with an average of 170 ml. All the flaps survived successfully, but 2 cases were complicated with local fat necrosis. The postoperative period was between 6 and 12 months. No local tumor recurrence or metastasis was found inall patients during postoperative follow-up, and the breast shape was maintained in good condition.Conclusion:TRAM can make up for the regret of breast loss caused by breast cancer in female patients. It can bring confidence in life and work to female patients, and the technology is safe and reliable, which is worthy of promotion.
10.Comparison of enhanced thin CT sections with pathologic findings in pulmonary carcinoma, inflammatory, pseudo-tumor and pulmonary tuberculoma.
Zhenfeng ZHANG ; Chenghui ZHANG ; Peihong WU ; Chaomei RUAN ; Lie ZHENG ; Weizhang ZHANG ; Jiayao LI ; Yaopan WU ; Peiqiang CAI
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2002;24(2):173-177
OBJECTIVETo compare quantitatively the enhanced thin CT section with pathologic findings in pulmonary carcinoma, pulmonary inflammatory pseudotumor (IPT) and pulmonary tuberculoma so as to demonstrate the relation of degree of enhancement and the vascular structure within the lesion with special emphasis on pulmonary carcinoma.
METHODSEnhanced thin CT sections were obtained in 35 cases with nodular or patchy lesions in the peripheral lung field which are difficult to differentiate clinically. There were pulmonary carcinoma 21, inflammatory pseudotumor 7 and tuberculoma 7. The number of small vessels (inner diameter 0.02 approximately 0.1 mm), relatively large vessels (inner diameter > 0.1 mm) and their vascular bed areas were analyzed by computed image analyzing system. The relation between CT average attenuation and the number of vessels or the vascular bed areas were statistically evaluated.
RESULTS1. The differences of average attenuation in carcinoma, inflammatory pseudotumor and tuberculoma were statistically significant (P < 0.05). 2. The differences in number of small vessels, relatively large vessels and vascular bed areas among these three types of lesion were also significant (P < 0.05). 3. A positive correlation was found in the average CT affenuation of lung carcinoma and its number of small vessels and relatively large vessels and 4. A positive correlation was found between the average CT attenuation in these three lesions and the relatively large vessels, total vascular amount and vascular bed areas.
CONCLUSIONS1. The average degree of attenuation, being divided into four degrees, is of practical value in the differentiation of lung carcinoma, inflammatory pseudotumor and tuberculoma. 2. The average CT attenuation of lung carcinoma, inflammatory pseudotumor and tuberculoma is in direct proportion to the number of vessels and vessel bed areas and 3. The characteristic CT enhancement in lung carcinoma reflexes the condition of vessels and blood supply within the tumor.
Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Humans ; Lung ; blood supply ; diagnostic imaging ; pathology ; Lung Neoplasms ; diagnostic imaging ; pathology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Plasma Cell Granuloma, Pulmonary ; diagnostic imaging ; pathology ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; methods ; Tuberculoma ; diagnostic imaging ; pathology ; Tuberculosis, Pulmonary ; diagnostic imaging ; pathology