1.Thyroid microsomal antigen-antibody system and its clinical significance
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1985;0(01):-
Thyroid microsomal antigen-antibody(TMAg-Ab)system plays an important role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune thyroid diseases.TMAb are involved in the complementmediated cytotoxicity and antibody-dependent cytotoxicity,resulting in thyroid follicle epithelial cell and basement membrane injury,followed by thyroiditis and hypothyroidism,and they may also cause hyperthyroidism through some unknown mechanisms.In recent years,indirect hemagglutination,radioimmunoassay and enzyme-inked immunosorbent assay have been used to detect TMAb in thyroid disease patients'sera,indicating the incidence as high as 90%.Measurements of T3,T4 and TSH alsoreveal that serum TMAb level is related with the variation of T3,T4 and TSH.It ispostulated that TMAg might be the lipoprotein on smooth endoplasmic reticulum ofthyroid follicle epithelial cell.Due to the difficulties to purify TMAg,its nature stillremains unclear.
2.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF TMAb AND TGAb MEASURED WITH ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 1985;0(02):-
The serum thyroid microsomal antibodies (TMAb) and thyroglobulin antibodies (TGAb) were measured in 103 normal persons and 183 patients with different thyroid diseases by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The serum T3 and T4 were also tested. The results showed that the incidence of these two autoantibodies were obviously increased in Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, and normal in simple goiter and thyroid adenoma. The TMAb and TGAb levels in subacute thyroiditis and thyroid cancer were moderately increased. There were also a negative correlation between TMAb and T3, T4, TGAb and T4 in Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
3.Expression and significance of neutrophil surface adhesion molecules CD11b in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with cytomegalovirus infection
Jun ZHANG ; Lixin CHEN ; Xiaoyun JI ; Xiangping WU ; Fei ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(15):2264-2267
Objective To study diagnosis significance of neutrophil surface adhesion molecules including CD11b,in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with cytomegalovirus (CMV)infection.Methods Blood samples from 139 cases of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients were collected including 99 male and 40 female cases between Septem-ber 2011 and January 2015.Healthy male 20 cases and female 13 cases were collected as healthy control group from outpatients in the same period.Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients were divided into high active CMV infection group, CMV infection group and the negative control group,and healthy group as normal control group according to CMV -pp65 antigen detection.Neutrophil surface adhesion molecule CD11b was analyzed by flow cytometry and compared respectively.ROC curve of CD11b in 2 diabetes mellitus patients was made.Results The expression ratio of CD11b in high active CMV infection group and CMV infection group in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients was (41.25 ± 5.33)%.There was significant difference (P =0.019)compared with negative control group (61.13 ±5.28)% and there was significant difference (P =0.009)compared with negative control group (64.21 ±6.02)%;optimal cut -off value of CD11b in high active CMV infection group was 45.65%,the sensitivity was 100.00%,the specificity in high active CMV infection group was 60.12%,and the area under the receiver -operating curve(ROC)was 0.628;optimal cut -off value of CD11b in CMV infection group was 70.21%,the sensitivity of CD11b was 87.69%,the specificity of CD11b was 99.22%,and the area under of ROC of CD11b was 0.991.Conclusion The neutrophils CD11b expression in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with CMV infection is down regulation.CD11b expression can be used as a laboratory diagnosis basis of CMV infection.
4.Method for molecular diagnosis of hereditary methemoglobinemia
Dezhu ZHENG ; Fenghua LAN ; Fei XIE ; Yushui WU ; Zhongyong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2003;0(07):-
Objective To investigate molecular diagnostic method for hereditarymethemoblobinemia. Methods The cDNA coding sequence of NADH-cytochrome b5 reductase (b5R) from 3 patients with hereditary methemoglobinemia was analyzed by direct sequencing of RT-PCR products and the genomic DNA of b5R gene by PCR-restriction endonuclease digestion or PCR-sequencing. Results The b5R cDNA of patient A was T/C heterozygous at nucleotide 527 and G/A heterozygous at nucleotide 608. The b5R cDNA of patient B was G/A heterozygous at both nucleotide 170 and nucleotide 179. The b5R cDNA of patient C was G/A heterozygous at nucleotide 608 and C/T heterozygous at nucleotide 791. Result of genomic DNA analysis was in agreement with that of cDNA approach. Conclusion The method for molecular diagnosis of hereditary methemoglobinemia was established and 3 novel b5R gene mutations were identified in compound heterozygosity in 3 Chinese patients.
5.Current situation of the project of water improvement to reduce arsenic in endemic arsenism area in Shanxi province
Zhao-ming, WU ; Zheng-hui, WANG ; Peng-fei, LI ; Yu-lan, JING ; Min, WU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2013;(1):64-66
Objective To investigate the actual situation of implementation of the project to reduce water arsenic in endemic arsenic poisoning areas in Shanxi province,and to provide a scientific basis for prevention and control of the disease.Methods In June 2011,a questionnaire survey of 151 arsenic endemic villages was carried out in Shanxi province.The actual situation of implementation of the project to reduce water arsenic was investigated.Water samples were collected and arsenic level was determined by atomic fluorescence spectrometry.Results In the 151 arsenic poisoning villages 126 villages had changed the water,and the rate was 83.44%.In these villages,22 villages did not use the water improvement utilities properly.Of the 33 water improvement projects to reduce arsenic,23 operated normally.The projects covered 110 villages,beneficiary population of 97 920 people,accounting for 46.9%(97 920/208 736) of the total population.Water arsenic exceeded the national standards(≤0.05 mg/L) in 10 of the water improvement projects which covered 31 villages,including 15 nonendemic villages and 16 diseased villages.There were a population of 24 764 people in the diseased villages.Conclusions In Shanxi endemic arsenic poisoning areas,water improvement efforts need to be strengthened; the quality of water improvement project needs to be improved,and the project's later management and maintenance also need to be further strengthened.
6.Principle of multi-echelon medical care for the injured in Chinese Wenchuan earthquake
Fei LUO ; Xuquan WANG ; Qiang ZHOU ; Kanglai TANG ; Xuehui WU ; Fei DAI ; Qingyi HE ; Tingting ZHENG ; Jianzhong XU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2008;24(8):583-586
Objective To discuss the application value and improvement of principle of multi-echelon medical care in emergent rescue of the injured in Chinese Wenchuau earthquake. Methods The author analyzed and evaluated the medical rescue that was done at disaster site, in the front line hospital and higher level hospitals during earthquake. Results A total of 4 689 patients were treated at disaster site, including 413 patients with severe injury, of whom 3 died. Different kinds of operations including debridement were performed at disaster site, with infection incidence of open wound was nearly 80%. In the front hne hospital, 1 400 patients were treated, with 200 operations done. Of all, 110 patients with severe trauma were treated emergenfly, with an amputation rate of 3.0% and postoperative infection incidence of 66.8%. In the station hospitals, 125 patients received definite surgeries, with 1-5 surgeries per injury site. There was no postoperative cross infection, amputation or death. Conclusions The multi-echelon medical care is the basic mode for medical rescue of large number of patients in natural disaster rescue. First aid at disaster site should be performed as early as possible. Transportation is crucial for successful rescue and an improved patient grading system can help increase the efficiency of rescue. The front line hospitals should mainly provide life support, debridement and fixation of simple fracture, while the specific treatment and definite surgery should be carried out in the station hospitals.
7.The effects of electromagnetic fields on osteoporosis in ovariectomized mice
Chaoxu LIU ; Jizhe YU ; Yong YANG ; Yadong ZHENG ; Fei PENG ; Guizhen LI ; Wenchun ZHAO ; Hua WU
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2010;32(4):258-261
Objective To study the effects of electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure on osteoporosis in ovariectomized mice. Methods Sixty 8-week-old female Kunming mice were divided into four groups at random: a sham operation group (group A), an ovariectomized group (group B), an EMF and ovariectomized group (group C) and a nilestriol and ovariectomized group (group D). Bilateral ovariectomies were performed on all mice except those in group A. The mice of group C were exposured to a 15 Hz, 1.0 mT electromagnetic field. The mice of group D were given at nilestriol 1.5 mg/kg/week. The bone mineral density (BMD) of the lumbar vertebrae was measured before the mice were sacrificed at the 12th week. Blood specimens were collected every two weeks to measure the ac-tivity of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and the concentration of bone gamma-carboxyglutamic-acid-containing proteins (BGP), calcium and estradiol in the serum. Histological sections were taken to examine and analyze the changes in bone trabeculae in the lumbar vertebrae after 6 and 12 weeks. Results EMF at 15 Hz and 1.0 mT intensity signifi-cantly increased the activity of ALP and the concentrations of BGP and calcium in the serum. In addition, the absorp-tion of bone trabeculae in the lumbar vertebrae was significantly restrained. Conclusions EMF at 15 Hz and 1.0 mT can restrain the development of osteoporosis in ovariectomized mice.
8.The effect of electromagnetic field stimulation on the mRNA expression of fibroblast growth factor and it's receptor in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in vitro
Chaoxu LIU ; Yong YANG ; Jizhe YU ; Guizhen LI ; Yadong ZHENG ; Fei PENG ; Wenchun ZHAO ; Hua WU
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2010;32(4):253-257
Objective To study the effects of an electromagnetic field (EMF) on the expression of fibro-blast growth factor (FGF-2) and it' s receptor (FGFR-2) mRNA in rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) in vitro. Methods Rat BMSCs were isolated and cultured in vitro. The subcultured cells were divided into different groups to be EMF stimulated at 1.0 mT. The expression of FGF-2 and FGFR-2 mRNA were detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Results Different frequencies and durations of 1.0 mT EMF exposure induced FGF-2 and FGFR-2 mRNA expression in comparison to blank controls. The expression of FGF-2 mRNA reached a peak after stimulation at 15 Hz for 10 min, 50 Hz for 60 min and 75 Hz for 30 min. And the expression of FGFR-2 mRNA reached a peak after 30 minutes at all frequencies. At 1.0 mT with 30 min exposure, the expression of FGF-2 mRNA peaked after 50 Hz stimulation, and the expression of FGFR-2 mRNA peaked after stimulation at 75 Hz. Conclusions Moderate EMF stimulation can significantly increase the expression of FGF-2 and FGFR-2 mRNA in rat BMSCs in vitro.
9.Effect analysis of influenza vaccination among medical staff
Chengju WU ; Xiuxia ZHENG ; Fei SUN ; Zhe TANG ; Hua XING ; Jie YANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2008;24(17):57-59
Objective The purpose d this investigation was to evaluate the effect d influenza vaccination among medical staff. Methods We chose 134 medical staff who worked in out-patient department and the wards and received influenza vaccination as the inoculation group, 135 medical staff who did not receive influenza vaccination as the non-inoculation group. Investigation with questionnaires was carried out in the two groups 3 months after vaccination. Results The incidence rate of influenza-like disease in the observation group and the control group was 11.2% and 18.5% respectively. The protective rate was 39.46%. The average illness process of influenza-like disease in the observation group and the control group was 1.73 days and 2.96 days. The percent of patients with no medication, one kind of drug medication and two kinds of drag medication was 46.7%, 33.3% and 20.0% in the observation group and 32.0%, 8.0% and 60.0% in the control group. Conclusion Influenza vaccination exerted protective effect for medical staff and other people at high risk of emergency.
10.Tongxie Yaofang inhibits the contraction of colonic smooth muscle isolated from rats through a mechanism related to calcium mobilization.
Jianye YUAN ; Jianqun XIE ; Dazheng WU ; Yu ZHENG ; Xiangxue PAN ; Xiaoyan FEI ; Haizhen XU
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2009;7(10):958-62
Objective: To study the relationship between the inhibitory effects of Tongxie Yaofang, a compound traditional Chinese herbal medicine, on the contraction of the colonic smooth muscle isolated from rats and calcium mobilization. Methods: By measuring the tension of the isolated colonic smooth muscle strips, the inhibitory effects of Tongxie Yaofang on the contraction induced by acetylcholine (ACh), KCl and exhausting Ca(2+) of internal calcium store were assessed respectively. Results: Tongxie Yaofang could concentration-dependently inhibit the contraction of isolated rat colonic smooth muscle strips induced by KCl and exhausting the Ca(2+) of internal calcium store. Tongxie Yaofang could also inhibit the tension of the second contractile phase induced by ACh (P<0.01, vs control), but had no influence on the first contractile phase. Conclusion: Tongxie Yaofang can inhibit the contraction of isolated rat colonic smooth muscle strips mainly by preventing the influx of extracellular Ca(2+), which may be associated with blocking voltage-dependent channel, store-operated channel and receptor-operated channel, but not by preventing the release of internal Ca(2+) from calcium store.