1.Biological markers of cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2015;(6):469-473
Cerebralvasospasmisthemostcommonandmostdangerouscomplicationofsubarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). If it can not be diagnosed and treated early, it w il result in delayed cerebral ischemia and delayed ischemic neurological deficits, and seriously affect the outcomes of patients. SAH can cause oxidative stress and inflammation, causing vasospasm, and leading to brain tissue damage. Numerous studies have show n that the concentrations and activities of numerous metabolites w il change in these pathological physiological processes. Identification of the changes of location, time and trend of these markers has important clinical significance for investigating the mechanism of cerebral vasospasm after SAH and seeking better therapeutic targets. This article review s the molecular markers of cerebral vasospasm after SAH.
2.Activation mechanism and therapeutic use of microglia in subarachnoid hemorrhage
Shuo HAN ; Tao Lü ; Xiaohua ZHANG
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2017;37(8):1169-1173
Microglia are activated and involve in the pathological and physiological processes of early brain injury and delayed cerebral ischemia after subarachnoid hemorrhage, thus impact the outcome of patients. Numerous studies have shown that microglia have different typings, signaling pathways,and functions. Interference with microglial activation or reduction of cytotoxic metabolites is important for improving the prognosis of SAH patients.
3.Advances in Study on Effect of Neural Regulation Pathway on Pathogenesis of Visceral Hypersensitivity in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Tao BAI ; Jun SONG ; Xiaohua HOU
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology 2016;21(6):362-365
Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders,which impacts on patients’quality of life as well as physical and mental health. Studies have shown that visceral hypersensitivity (VHS)is an important pathophysiological factor in the pathogenesis of IBS,and neural regulation plays a key role in the process of VHS. This article reviewed the advances in study on effect of neural regulation pathway on pathogenesis of VHS in IBS.
4.Efficacy and safety of long-term repeated treatment of facial wrinkles with botulinum toxin A
Weili PAN ; Wei LU ; Xiaohua TAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2010;16(5):307-309
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of long-term repeated treatment of facial wrinkles with application of botulinum toxin A (BTXA). Methods A total of 52 patients had received 8 injections in seven years with BTXA against facial wrinkles, including forehead wrinkles, fishtail lines, glabellas wrinkles, and nasal dorsum transverse wrinkles. Besides day 1 (baseline) and day for the next injection (end-point), follow-up visits were scheduled on 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after every injection. The therapy effect and safety were evaluated. Results For all the patients, it began to take effect on day 3 or 4 after the treatment and best effect appeared on 1 month post-treatment. Patients' selfevaluation as grade 1 for the improvement of forehead wrinkles, fishtail lines, glabellas wrinkles and nasal dorsum transverse wrinkles, accounted for 100%, 97.1%, 99.8% and 99%, respectively. Correspondingly, cases as grade 2 accounted for 0, 2.9%, 0.2% and 1.0%. Grades 3 to 5 had not been reported. With the repetition of treatment, the efficiency increased. The average of effective duration was (7.8±1.1) months, which lasted longer with the injection times increased (r= 0.256, P= 0.02). Adverse reactions observed in the previous several injections, including ecchymosis, feeling of tightness, rigid expression and severer wrinkles near the injected site, which were mild and the incidence rate decreased after the following injections (r= 0.850, P= 0.01). Severe adverse effects, such as allergic reaction,headache, blepharoptosis and dysraphism of eyes had not happened in all the 52 patients. Conclusion Long-term repeated application of BTXA against facial wrinkles is safe and the efficacy is confirmed. The approach can be applied repeatedly to those who have indications and good tolerance.
5.Management of Antimicrobial Drugs During Perioperative Period:Application of Information Technology
Xiaohua LIU ; Lili SHAO ; Tao WANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2009;0(15):-
OBJECTIVE In order to improve the traditional management mode,we try to explore the application of information technology for management of antimicrobial drugs during perioperative period. METHODS Through analysis of our research program case,the differences between the traditional management mode and the information-based management mode were compared by the method of reviewing literature data and analyzing hierarchy process of administration. RESULTS There were obvious limitations in the traditional management mode,but the information-based management mode exhibitsed evident advantages,because it focused on node control and process management. CONCLUSIONS The information-based management mode can establish a long-term management mechanism of antimicrobial drugs during perioperative period,and also can individualizedly implement precise management goal.It is an innovation of the traditional management mode.
6.Effects of vitamin k1, fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate on coagulation index of newborns with different gestational ages
Tao ZHANG ; Jiayi LIAO ; Feitong ZHANG ; Xiaohua TAN ; Qiliang CUI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2014;(10):1572-1575
Objective To explore the effect of Vitamin K1(Vit K1), fresh frozen plasma (plasma) andcryoprecipitate on prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), fibrinogen original(Fbg), thrombin time (TT) of newborns with different gestational ages. Methods The serum of 1,134 newbornsfrom The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University was collected from February 2009 to September2012. All newborns had been divided into four groups (according to the gestational age of 28-31+6 weeks, 32-33+6weeks, 34-36+6 weeks and gestational age≥37 weeks).The effect of various interventions (Vit K1, Vit K1+plasmaand Vit K1+cryoprecipitate) on PT, APTT, Fbg, and TT had been recorded. Results (1)The PT and APTT ofeach group with the interventions of Vit k1 were significantly improved (P < 0.05). (2)The PT, APTT, Fbg and TTof each group with the interventions of Vit k1 combined with plasma were significantly improved (P < 0.05). (3)ThePT, APTT and Fbg of each group with the interventions of Vit k1 combined with cryoprecipitate were significantlyimproved (P < 0.05). (4)With Vit k1 combined with plasma, PT and APTT were mostly improved and Fbg wasimproved mostly with Vit k1 combined with cryoprecipitate. Conclusion Vitamin K1, fresh frozen plasma andcryoprecipitate can effectively improvedin the coagulation index of newborns with different gestational ages.
7.Clinical efficacy and ultrasonographic evaluation of anti-thyroid drugs in the treatment of primary hyperthyroidism
Liping LOU ; Xiaohua HE ; Xiaofei XU ; Yuehu ZHAO ; Tao SHOU
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(2):196-198,201
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and ultrasonographic changes treated with anti-thyroid drugs ( ATD ) in patients with primary hyperthyroidism(PHT).Methods 83 cases of PHT patients admitted to the department of ultrasound from February 2013 to August 2015 in Zhuji People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province were selected, the patients were divided into two groups according to the results of ultrasonography, echo nonuniform group 41 cases and echo uniform group 42 cases.ATD therapy was administered to the both groups (were treated with methimazole).The thyroid related indexes and hemodynamics of thyroid right superior diagnosed by color doppler ultrasound, and the curative efficacies of the two groups were analyzed.Results After treatment, the systemic vascular resistance index(RI) of echo uniform group was (0.62 ±0.17), and the echo nonuniform group was (0.65 ±0.18), there was no significant difference between the two groups.The echo uniform group of thyroid artery diameter on the right lobe(D), the peak systolic velocity(Vmax), minimum diastolic blood flow velocity(Vmin), thyroid volume(V) and blood flow volume(Q) were significantly lower than the echo nonuniform group, the difference was statistically significant (P <0.05).The total effective rate of the echo nonuniform group (48.78%) was significantly lower than that in the echo uniform group (85.71%), the difference was statistically significant(P <0.05).Conclusion ATD has a good effect in treating PHT, and can significantly improve the thyroid hemodynamics in patients, it has a positive effect on the regulation of thyroid-related parameters in patients, the clinical treatment is effective, and the effect is better especially in patients with uniform echo.
8.Analysis of antimicrobial susceptibility and mutations of genes associated with rifampicin and isoniazid resistance in Mycobacteria tuberculosis isolates from 7 patients with cutaneous tuberculosis
Yang GUAN ; Xiaohua TAO ; Yanshi MO ; Feng WANG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2010;43(10):673-676
Objective To assess the antimicrobial resistance and resistance-related mutations in rpoB and katG genes in Mycobacteria tuberculosis isolates from patients with cutaneous tuberculosis. Methods Seven strains of Mycobacteria were isolated from lesions or secretions of patients with cutaneous tuberculosis and identified as M. tuberculosis. Proportion method was used to test the susceptibility of M. tuberculosis isolates to rifampicin, isoniazid, streptomycin and ethambutol. PCR and sequencing were performed to analyze the mutations in rpoB and katG genes. Results Of the 7 isolates of M. tuberculosis, 1 was resistant to rifampicin,isoniazid and ethambutol simultaneously, and the other 6 were sensitive to rifampicin, isoniazid, streptomycin and ethambutol. All the 7 isolates were positive for the amplification of rpoB and katG genes by PCR. DNA sequencing revealed two mutations at codon 531 (TCG to TTG) and codon 315 (AGC to ACC) in the multi-drug resistant strain, which were absent in the other 6 strains. Conclusion Multi-drug resistance has emerged in M. tuberculosis isolates from patients with cutaneous tuberculosis, which is likely to be related to improper treatment.
9.Expression level and significance of Src-homology2 domain phosphatase-1 and -2 in condyloma acuminatum
Xiaohua TAO ; Yue DONG ; Weili PAN ; Qun MENG ; Hao CHENG
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2008;26(7):433-435
Objective To investigate the different expression pattern of Src-homology2 domain phosphatase (SHP)-1 and SHP-2 in human papiilomavirus (HPV)6/11 infected condyloma acuminatum (CA) and the significance of the difference. Methods HPV6/11 related CA cases were diagnosed by in situ hybridization. The expression and distribution of SHP-1 and SHP-2 were examined by SP immunohistochemistry technique in skin samples from 40 HPV 6/11 positive CA cases and 20 healthy control (foreskins). Results The positive rates of SHP-1 and SHP-2 were 80% and 85% respectively in CA, which were significantly higher than those in healthy control cases (only 35% and 30%, respectively, X2=11.87,P<0.01; X2 =18. 15,P<0. 01) . The SHP-1 and/or SHP-2 positive cells in CA skin lesions were mainly distributed in prickle layer, showing as brown yellow, with the positive staining located in cytoplasm. Contrastively, the SHP-1 and/or SHP-2 positive cells in healthy controls were rare and mainly distributed in basal layer, showing as pale yellow with the positive staining located in cytoplasm. There was no significant correlation between the expression of SHP-1 and SHP-2 in CA( rs = 1.0, P>0.05 ). Conclusion The expressions of SHP-1 and SHP-2 increase in HPV6/11 positive CA, which suggest that with the infection of HPV6/11, SHP-1 and SHP-2 may play a regulatory role in the proliferation of keratinocytes.
10.Investigation and Significance of Cytokines in Local Tissues of Radiation-induced Oral Mucositis in a Rat Model
Chunyang LI ; Xiaohua CHEN ; Xiaoan TAO ; Juan XIA ; Bin CHENG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2010;31(2):231-237
[Objective]This study was designed to explore the dynamic changes of cytokines in the local tissues of radiationinduced oral mucositis in a rat model.[methods]The rat oral mucosal tissues were obtained at 5 d,8 d,and 14 d after irradiation.which were received single X-ray irradiation of 30 Gy locally.RayBio~((R)) Rat Cytokine Array was applied to analyze the 19 cytokines.The mRNA levels of the 8 inflammatory-related cytokines were analyzed by real time-PCR.ELISA was employed to detect IL-1α,IFN-γ,and TIMP-1 protein levels.[Results]Cytokine array detection showed that cytokines such as Frac,IL-4,IL-6,IL-10,and TNF-α were down-regulated after irradiation.IL-1β,LIX,VEGF,and β-NGF were no obviously changed at the same time corse.The elevate range less than 2 fold of the CINC-2,GM-CGF,Leptin,MCP-1,and MIP-3α after irradiation were detected.The increasing range more than 2 fold of CINC-3,INF-γ,IL-1α,and TIMP-1 post irradiation were detected.The mRNA levels of anti-apoptosis,such as Bcl-2,and TNF-α,IL-6,VEGF,and IL-1β were low down,while the levels of promoting apoptosis cytokine such as Bax,and neutrophil recruitment associated cytokines,CINC,and TLR-9 were up-regulated after irradiation.The ELISA results of IL-1α,IFN-γ,and TIMP-1 were identical with the results of the two previom analyses.[Conclusion]The results of the three methods in the study should present evidences to prove each other.Some cytokines in the local lesion of oral mucositis during the initiate,development,and progression stages were blocked,while others were positively up-regulated to involving the control of the pathogensis of oral mucositis.