1.TYROSINE PROTEIN KINASE-DEPENDENT LONG-TERM POTENTIATION IN RAT BASOLATERAL AMYGDALA
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2002;0(06):-
Objective To compare the effects of different intervals of theta burst stimulation(TBS) on the expression of long-term potentiation(LTP) and to explore whether LTP is tyrosine protein kinase(TPK)-dependent.in basolateral amygdala(BLA).Methods Basolateral amygdala slices of rats were prepared.Field excitatory post-synaptic potentials(field potential,fEPSPs) of BLA were recorded by stimulating the external capsule.Two TBS's were applied to induce LTP in BLA.Each TBS included a brief,high-frequency pulse train(5 pulses at 100 Hz) given at the theta-rhythm(5Hz) for 4 seconds.Experiments compare the effects of different intervals of two TBS's on the expression of LTP in BLA.The role of tyrosine protein kinase(TPK) on LTP was then determined using bath application of TPK inhibitor genistein.Results Two TBS's of 10 seconds interval failed to induce LTP in BLA.However,two TBS's increased to 10 min and 30 min intervals,individually,both types of stimulations enhanced f-EPSPs.The enhanced f-EPSPs lasted for more than 30 min.LTP induced by two TBS's of 10 min and 30 min interval were blocked by the TPK inhibitor genistein.Conclusion Two TBS's of 10 min intervals was better at the induction of LTP in BLA.The activation of TPK was possibly involved in the induction and maintenance of LTP in the amygdala.
2.Imaging features of solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma of liver
Xiaoming LI ; Wei CHEN ; Ping CAI ; Xiaochu YAN ; Jian WANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2016;15(1):85-90
Objective To summarize the imaging features of ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) and gadolinium-ethoxybenzyl-diethylenetriamine pentoacetic acid (Gd-EOB-DTPA) enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma (SEP) of liver, and investigate the key points of identification and diagnosis.Methods The clinical data of 1 patient with SEP of the liver who was admitted to the Southwest Hospital of the Third Military Medical University at 7 May, 2015 were retrospectively analyzed.The patient received contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) , plain and enhanced scan of CT and Gd-EOB-DTPA enhanced MRI.The patient underwent treatment after preoperative examinations.Pathological examination and immunohistochemical staining were done after operation.The patient was followed up by outpatient examination of color Doppler ultrasonography till 12 November, 2015.The location, size, shape, echo, density or signal, enhancement pattern, secondary performance were recorded by imageological examinations.Surgical treatment, results of pathological examination, immunohistochemical staining, postoperative recovery and recurrence of tumor were recorded.Results CEUS examination demonstrated a hypoechoic hepatic lesion at S7 segment of the right liver measuring 24 mm × 19 mm with clear boundary and dotted blood flow signal in the mass.In the arterial phase, the lesion was enhanced rapidly.Abdominal CT scan showed that the mass at the right liver lobe had slightly low density with clear boundary, the CT value of 34-64 HU, and liver capsule having no significant outer convex.On enhanced CT, the lesion presented a homogeneous enhancement and shape of posterior upper tributaries of right hepatic artery in the arterial phase, the lesion presented continuous enhancement which was slightly lower than that of liver parenchyma in the portal venous phase with the CT value of 77-102 HU, the lesion presented decreased enhancement with the CT value of 41-98 HU in the equilibrium phase.The maximum density projected image showed that the shape of an enlarged vascular image was found inside the lesion in the arterial phase and the lesion was adjacent to inferior vena cava and right hepatic vein which was compressed and displaced in the portal venous phase.On Gd-EOB-DTPA enhanced MRI, the right liver lobe showed a homogeneous T1-weighted and T2-weighted signal with clear boundary and without lipid component, hemorrhage or calcification.The lesion presented obvious enhancement in the arterial phase, homogeneous continuous enhancement which was slightly lower than that of liver parenchyma in the portal venous phase, decreased enhancement in the equilibrium phase.The lesion showed mild signal, adjacent to inferior vena cava and right hepatic vein which was compressed and displaced in the hepatobiliary phase.There was no obvious cirrhotic nodule in the liver.The patient received laparoscopic space-occupying lesion resection at the right liver lobe after finishing inspection.The grayish white lesion in hardness was seen, with clear boundary and capsule, adjacent to anterior wall of inferior vena cava and right hepatic vein in the operation.The results of pathological examination showed that the small tumor cells were scattered in bundle, nuclear were round or oval shape and eccentric with mitosis seen.The results of immunohistochemical staining showed that endothelium cell marker CD34, human multiple myeloma gene MUM1, vimentin, plasmacyte markers 38 and 138, expression of λ light chain protein were positive, the positive cell rate of proliferation activity marker Ki-67 was 10%.The results of blood routine test and blood biochemistry showed that the patient had no anemia, hypercalcemia, abnormal renal function or monoclonal immunoglobulin in the serum or urine.The results of postoperative bone marrow aspiration, immunoglobulin determination and whole body bone scan showed normal.Postoperative examinations confirmed the SEP of right liver.The patient recovered well and was discharged at postoperative day 9.Postoperative change at right liver lobe was detected by color Doppler ultrasonography at 1 month after operation.The patient was followed up for 6 months without tumor recurrence.Conclusion SEP of liver mainly locates at the right lobe of liver, and the imaging features include clear boundary, homogeneous echo, density or signal, adjacent capsule showing no significantly outer convex, surrounding vein demonstrating no violation and shifted by compression, enhancement pattern as fast-in and fast-out.
3.Influence of multidrug resistance gene 1 C3435T genetic polymorphism on the eradication of gastric ulcer with Helicobacter pylori infection
Yuguang ZHANG ; Yansun SUN ; Xiaochu ZHOU ; Jiesheng CHEN ; Dongyan CHEN ; Jian LI ; Zigang WU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2013;(19):4-6
Objective To study the influence of multidrug resistance gene (MDR)1 C3435T genetic polymorphism on the eradication of gastric ulcer with Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection.Methods A total of 106 gastric ulcer patients with positive Hp were randomly divided into two groups by lot with 53 cases each.One group was assigned with 20 mg esomeprazole,0.5 g clarithromycin,1.0 g amoxicillin twice one day(EAC group),and the other group was assigned with 20 mg omerprazole,0.5 g clarithromycin,1.0 g amoxicillin twice one day (OAC group).The therapy of two groups was one week.Hp was detected at least 4 weeks after the end of treatment.MDR1 C3435T genetic polymorphism was determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism assay.The influence of MDR1 C3435T genetic polymorphism on the eradication of Hp was recorded and analyzed.Results The Hp eradication rate was 84.9% (45/53) and 77.4% (41/53) in EAC group and OAC group,and there was no significant difference between two groups (P > 0.05).There was no significant difference in the Hp eradication rate in patients with different MDR1 C3435T genotypes in two groups (P > 0.05).The Hp eradication rate was 66.7%(16/24),86.3%(44/51),83.9%(26/31) in TT,CT,CC genotype,and there was significant difference(P< 0.05).The Hp eradication rate in patients with TT genotype was lower than that in patients with CT,CC genotype,and there was significant difference (P< 0.05).Conclusion There is significant relationship between the effect of gastric ulcer with Hp eradication and MDR1 C3435T genetic polymorphism,and the Hp eradication rates of patients with TT genotype are more lower.
4.Catalytic metalloporphyrin protects against MPTP-induced Parkinson's disease in mice
Ping CHEN ; Bin HE ; Zisheng AI ; Xiaochu LOU ; Ang LI ; Zhen CHEN ; Xiaokang WU ; Liping LIANG
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 2008;29(1):36-41
Objective: To observe the effects of manganese( Ⅲ ) meso-tetrakis (N, N'-diethylimidazolium-2-yl) porphyrin (MnTDM) in treatment of early Parkinson's disease(PD) mouse model induced by subcutaneous injection of 1-methyl-4-phenyl1, 2, 3, 6-tetrahydropyridine(MPTP) and to discuss its possible mechanism. Methods:Forty male C57BL/6 mice were evenly randomized into 4 groups: MPTP model group(subcutaneous injection of 25 mg/kg MPTP for 3 days), MnTDM+ MPTP group (15 mg/kg MnTDM was subcutaneously injected 1 h before MPTP injection), MnTDM control group, and normal saline group. Performance of animals in the pole and swimming test was observed 3 days after the last injection. Levels of dopamine (DA) and its metabolites(3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid [DOPAC] and homovanillic acid [HVA]) in the striatum of animals were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography with an electrochemical detector(HPLC-ECD). Thiobarbituric acid (TBA) method was used to examine the levels of malondialdehyde(MDA). Results: Acute injection of MPTP could be used for establishment of PD model. The striatal levels of DA, DOPAC and HVA in MPTP group were significantly lower(P<0.01)and the striatal level of MDA was significantly higher(P<0.05) than those of the control group. MPTP had no obvious effect on the behavioral performance of the animals in a short term. MnTDM could partly inhibit the above effects of MPTP. Compared with MPTP group, MnTDM+ MPTP group had significantly higher DA, DOPAC, and HVA levels and significantly lower MDA level(all P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the behavioral indices of animals between the 4 groups. Conclusion:MnTDM can inhibit lipid peroxidation and promote DA production; it has preventive and therapeutic effects on MPTP induced PD.
5.The study of patients' positions for needle-assisted thoracoscopic sympathicotomy
Yuanyuan YE ; Lili CHEN ; Jinzhu XU ; Xiaochu WANG ; Xiaoming LIN ; Hui WU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2010;45(5):444-446
Objective To explore the effect of three surgical positions on needle-assisted thoracoscopic sympathicotomy. Methods Sixty patients undergoing needle-assisted thoracoscopic sympathicotomy were divided into lateral position group,Fowler position group,and modified Fowler position group. The position of the endotracheal tube,noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) and heart rate were monitored before and after the body position was changed. Moreover,the exposure of surgical field,operation time and comfort degree of patients were recorded. Results The operations were completed successfully under the three positions. Modified Fowler position provided better surgical field and higher comfort degree of patients. Moreover,it was convenient for operative procedure and shortened the operation duration. Conclusion During the operation of needle-assisted thoracoscopic sympathicotomy,modified Fowler position can provide better surgical exposure,enhance comfort of patients,stabilize hemodynamics and shorten operation duration.
6.Nursing strategies of casualty treatment in huge blast
Meiru LI ; Shengkai SUN ; Xiaochu CHEN ; Yongzhong ZHANG ; Yahong HOU ; Xinxing MENG ; Bin CHENG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2016;32(5):346-348
This article reviewed the measures taken by the hospital against a catastrophic fire hazard and exploration in its response and work organization of nursing care of the wounded.Proposed in this paper are development of such five systems as the pre-plan,exercises,personnel,quality control and incentives,which are expected to improve the nursing capacity of the hospital in emergency rescue,for sustainable development of nursing emergency rescue work.
7.Injury patterns and treatment strategies of the wounded for the catastrophic fire and explosion accident
Ling WANG ; Shengkai SUN ; Xiaochu CHEN ; Sheng LEI ; Yongzhong ZHANG ; Yahong HOU ; Bin CHENG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2016;32(5):349-352
Retrospectively analyzed in the paper are such clinical data as disease category,inj ury part,severity and outcomes for 322 victims of the catastrophic fire and explosion accident at a tertiary hospital.The authors summarized the disease spectrum,and treatment and nursing strategy,in order to improve the emergency plan against fire and explosion accidents,to raise the accuracy of pre-hospital and in-hospital inj ury examination,and to ensure efficient and scientific treatment and nursing,with minimized deaths.
8.Comparison of extent of postoperative hydrocephalus in patients between intervertional therapy with embolism and craniotomy occlusion in Hunt-HessⅢ-Ⅳ level aneurysm induced subarachnoid hemorrhage and their prognosis
Yang LIU ; Shengkai SUN ; Xuyi CHEN ; Shixiang CHENG ; Zhizhen QIN ; Xiu LIU ; Xiaochu CHEN ; Lili NING ; Zhihong WANG
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2015;(2):133-137
ObjectiveTo analyze and compare the difference and prognosis between vascular embolization and craniotomy occlusion in patients suffering from aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) with Hunt-Hess levelⅢ-Ⅳ, and acute postoperative hydrocephalus.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 767 patients who had undergone vascular embolization (vascular embolization group,n = 403) or craniotomy occlusion operation (craniotomy occlusion operation group,n = 364), and the patients with postoperative acute hydrocephalus were screened. The clinical data of patients of both groups was analyzed. By judging short-term prognosis in patients with hydrocephalus with Glasgow outcome scale (GOS) score estimated at discharge, the advantages and disadvantages of two surgical procedures were compared.Results The number of cases with postoperative hydrocephalus in vascular embolization group was 56 (13.90%), while that in craniotomy occlusion group was 33 (9.07%). The difference between the two groups of incidence of hydrocephalus was statistically significant (χ2= 4.350,P = 0.037 ). In 767 patients with aSAH, the incidence of hydrocephalus among the patients after the hematoma removal operation was significantly lower than that of patients without hematoma removal [3.07% (11/358) vs. 19.07% (78/409),χ2 = 47.635,P = 0.000]. The incidence of hydrocephalus among the patients after ventricular drainage was significantly lower than that of patients without the drainage [2.77% (19/685) vs. 85.37% (70/82),χ2 = 487.032,P = 0.000]. In 403 cases of vascular embolization group, the incidence of hydrocephalus in the patients after the hematoma removal operation was lower than that of patients without it [8.06% (5/62) vs. 14.96% (51/341),χ2 = 2.082,P = 0.168]. The incidence of hydrocephalus in the patients after the ventricular drainage was lower than that of patients without drainage [2.59% (9/347) vs. 83.93% (47/56),χ2 = 266.599,P = 0.000]. In 364 cases of craniotomy occlusion operation group, the incidence of hydrocephalus in the patients after hematoma removal operation was significantly lower than that of patients did not receive [2.03% (6/296) vs. 39.71% (27/68),χ2 = 95.226,P = 0.000]. The incidence of hydrocephalus among the patients after the ventricular drainage was significantly lower than that of patients without drainage [2.96% (10/338) vs. 88.46% (23/26),χ2 = 203.852,P = 0.000]. The difference in incidence of hydrocephalus between the patients who had hematoma removal surgery between vascular embolization group and craniotomy occlusion operation group was statistically significant [8.06% (5/62) vs. 2.03% (6/296),χ2 = 4.411,P = 0.027], while no statistically difference was present in ventricular drainage patients [2.59% (9/347) vs. 2.96% (10/338),χ2 = 0.085,P = 0.819]. There were 23 patients (41.07%) with good outcome (GOS score 4-5), while 33 (58.93%) with poor outcome (GOS score 1-3) in 56 patients undergone vascular embolization operation. Good result (GOS score 4-5) was shown in 21 (63.64%) and 12 (36.36%) with poor outcome (GOS score 1-3) among 33 patients with hydrocephalus after craniotomy occlusion operation, and the difference was statistically significant (χ2 = 4.230,P = 0.039).Conclusions Hematoma is one of the main factor contributing to the differences in the incidence of postoperative hydrocephalus of Hunt-Hess gradeⅢ-Ⅳ patients either receiving vascular embolization or craniotomy occlusion operation. Lateral ventricle drainage may not be the factor that contributes to the difference in incidence of hydrocephalus formation between the vascular embolization and craniotomy occlusion operation groups in Hunt-Hess levelⅢ-Ⅳ patients. The short term prognosis in the craniotomy occlusion operation group is superior to that of endovascular intervention embolization group.
9.Research on the relationship between characteristics of aneurysm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage and its clinical classification
Xiu LIU ; Shengkai SUN ; Xiaochu CHEN ; Xuyi CHEN ; Yang LIU ; Hao FU ; Zhizhen QIN ; Lin ZHAO ; Zhihong WANG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2015;(11):1315-1318
Objective To explore the relationship between the size and location of the aneurysm after subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) and its clinical classification. Methods A retrospective study was performed in patients with aSAH from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2014. The relevant clinical data were collected including age, gender, aneurysm size, location, and Hunt-Hess (H-H) classification. The aneurysms were classified by size (A group d<5.00 mm, B group 5.00 mm≤d<10.00 mm, C group d≥10.00 mm), location and H-H classification according to the results of CT, digital subtrac?tion angiography (DSA), and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). The relationship between size, position of aneurysm and H-H classification was observed and analyzed. Results There were 750 cases included in this study, with average age (56.14 ± 11.88), male 292 and female 458. The total number of aneurysms was 903, and the number of multiple aneurysms was 91 (12.13%). There was one case with multiple aneurysms that can be included in A, B and C groups. There were two cases with multiple aneurysms that can be included in A and B groups, two cases can be included in A and C groups, and three cases can be included in B and C groups. The number of aneurysms and the ratios of groups A, B and C were 20(3.9%), 12 (3.8%), 5 (7.5%), 70 (13.6%), 39 (12.2%), 10(14.9%), 2 (0.4%), 4 (1.3%), 2 (3.0%), 165 (32.0%), 94 (29.4%), 6 (9.0%), 130 (25.2%), 90 (28.1%), 6 (9.0%), 17 (3.3%), 11 (3.4%) and 2 (3.0%) for the location in the anterior cerebral artery, the middle cerebral artery, the posterior cerebral artery, the internal carotid artery, the anterior communicating artery, the posterior communicating artery, and the vertebral basilar artery, respectively. The number of aneurysms and the ratios of H-H classificationⅠ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ,ⅣandⅤin groups A, B and C were 48 (9.3%), 45 (14.1%), 12 (17.9%), 228 (44.2%), 150 (46.9%), 14 (20.9%), 68 (13.2%), 54 (16.9%), 30 (44.8%), 142 (27.5%), 43 (13.4%), 9 (13.4%), 30 (5.8%), 28 (8.8%) and 2 (3.0%). There was a negative correlation between the size of aneurysm and the H-H grade (rs=-0.075, P=0.024). Conclusion The anterior communicating artery and posterior communicating artery are high-risk areas for smaller aneurysms. The internal ca?rotid artery is high-risk areas for larger aneurysms. The size of aneurysm is negatively correlated with H-H classification.
10.Construction of pathological sample repository and its application in experimental pathology curriculum for medical undergraduates
Mianfu CAO ; Senlin XU ; Feng WU ; Cong CHEN ; Weiqi DANG ; Xiaohong YAO ; Xiaochu YAN ; Xiuwu BIAN ; Yu SHI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(7):826-829
The gross specimens and tissue slices used for traditional experimental pathology curriculum are fragile, and some specimens or slices are difficult to be supplemented. Besides, the classroom and schedule for experimental pathology teaching are inflexible. Therefore, the teaching effects for experimental pathology course are limited. The development of digital technology has promoted the teaching reform of medical experimental curriculum. We have digitalized the gross specimens and tissue slices to preserve and expand the samples, and constructed pathological sample repository containing both physical samples and digital samples. Furthermore, we have established a platform for remote access, and thus improved the flexibility and autonomy of study for experimental pathology curriculum. Additionally, we have integrated clinical information of the teaching samples, and interpreted the specimens with the assistance of two-dimensional code technology and voice broadcast technology, to realize human-computer interactive learning. The questionnaire shows that the application of pathological sample repository in experimental teaching has improved student learning effect and recognition.