1.Effects and mechanism of different doses of rosuvastatin on expression of tissue factor in cultured human monocyte-macrophage cells induced by oxidized low density lipoprotein
Xiaohui MIAO ; Haibin SONG ; Xiaoyu SHEN
Journal of Chinese Physician 2013;(1):21-24
Objective To investigate the effects and mechanism of different doses of rosuvastatin on expression of tissue factor(TF) in cultured human monocyte-macrophage cells which were induced by oxidized low density lipoprotein (ox-LDL).Methods The human monocyte-macrophage cells were divided into seven groups:control group,ox-LDL group,poly-insine monophosphate group,different doses of rosuvastatin group(0.01 μmol/L,0.1 μmol/L,1 μmol/L,5 μmol/L).The expression of LOX-1 mRNA and TF mRNA was assayed by RT-PCR.The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was performed to determine the protein concentration of TF.Results Effects of different doses of rosuvastatin on expressions of LOX-1mRNA,TF mRNA and TF in cultured human monocyte-macrophage cells induced by ox-LDL:comparison among seven groups,the difference was statistically significant (F =91.334,58.833,103.552,P <0.05).Compared with control group,the expressions of LOX-1 mRNA,TF mRNA and TF were increased in the ox-LDL group[(3.25156 ± 0.15772) vs (1 ±0) ;(2.522451 ±0.138967) vs (1 ±0) ;(207.7233± 1.154701)ng/L vs (184.8467 ± 0.871799)ng/L],and they were in a concentration-dependent manner (P < 0.05).Compared with the PolyⅠ group and the different doses of rosuvastatin group,the expressions of LOX-1 mRNA,TF mRNA and TF were in the ox-LDL group,and the different doses of rosuvastatin were decreased by dose-dependent manner.It was in a concentration dependent manner (P < 0.05).Different doses of rosuvastatin were compared between groups (between each group P < 0.05),the difference between each two groups was statistically significant (P < 0.05).Conclusions LOX-1 may be responsible for the expression of TF in Human monocyte-macrophage cells induced by ox-LDL.Rosuvastatin by dose dependent manner and by means of ox-LDL reduced monocyte-macrophage LOX-1 mRNA and TF mRNA expressions,which reduced expression of TF.
2.Relation Analysis of Synovial Anti-Citrullinated Epitope Peptide Expression and Peptidyl Arginine Deiminase 4 Gene in the Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
Xiaohui SHEN ; Wei YU ; Fei YANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2016;31(3):26-29
Objective To investigate the relation of synovial anti-citrullinated epitope peptide(CCP)expression and peptidyl arginine deiminase 4 (PADI4)gene in the rheumatoid arthritis patient.Methods From February 2013 to 2015 in Dongfeng General Hospital Affiliated to Hubei University,selected 110 patients with rheumatoid arthritis as the observation group, and selected 110 healthy people at the same period in this hospital for medical examination as the control group,both groups were given the synovial CCP expression positive rate and PADI4 gene expression detecting and correlation analysis.Results The synovial anti-CCP expression positive rates in the observation group and the control group were 70.9% and 9.1% re-spectively,and the observation group were significantly higher than the control group (P<0.05).The PADI4-104 genotype expression frequency compared between the observation group and control group,the difference were statistically significant (P<0.05).The G/G expression was more in the observation group,while the control group was more wit the C/G expres-sion.Pearson correlation analysis showed that in the observation group,synovial CCP positive expression were significant correlated to the expression of genotype PADI4-104 (r=0.344,P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed PADI4-104 genotype frequency were the main factors for the synovial CCP epitope expression (P<0.05).Conclusion The rheumatoid arthritis was more with synovial anti-CCP positive expression.There were also PADI4 polymorphism disorder expression, and clear correlation between the two.Thus impact the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis.
3.Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus:controversies and focuses of current strategies
Yao SHEN ; Xiaohui ZHANG ; Yu CHEN
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2015;31(4):500-504
Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT)is an important way of hepatitis B virus (HBV)transmission.Blocking the HBV MTCT has a great significance for the prevention and treatment of hepatitis B.This article reviews the current blocking strategies implemented in the antepar-tum,peripartum,and postpartum stages,and summarizes the controversies existing in the blocking strategies in different stages.The significance of HBV occult infection and germ cell transmission in the HBV MTCT is analyzed.The results indicate that the current strategies for the prevention of hepatitis B MTCT need further improvement.Attentions should be focused on HBV occult infection and germ cell transmission.
4.Powered Laryngeal Shaver for Papilloma of the Larynx in Children by Laryngeal Endoscopy
Xiaohui SHEN ; Tongmei LI ; Honggen ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(02):-
Objective To investigate the outcome of powered laryngeal shaver for papilloma of the larynx in children by laryngeal endoscopy. Methods Thirty-nine children with papilloma of the larynx were treated by powered laryngeal shaver under a laryngeal endoscope. Twenty-seven of the patients who had an extensive tumor received radiofrequency to avoid hemorrhage and adhesion of the surgical surface. Results The mean operation time was (11.2?2.6) min, and the blood lose was less than 30 ml. Three months after the operation, 28 of the patients were fond of their voice quality. Among the 39 patients, 37 were followed up for 2-5 years, during which 3-year recurrence rate was 51% (19/37). In the children with primary patients, the rate of recurrence was 30% (3/10), and in those with recurrent tumor, the rate was 59% (16/27). Conclusions By using powered laryngeal shaver under a laryngeal endoscope, papilloma of the larynx can be accurately resected with low blood loss, short operation time and short hospital stay and confirmed effectivenss.
5.Effectiveness of Microresection Combined with Radiofrequency Ablation under Laryngoscope and Rigid Telescope for Laryngeal Precancerosis
Xiaoyun QIAN ; Chenjie YU ; Xiaohui SHEN
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(02):-
Objective To investigate the effectiveness of microresection combined with radiofrequency ablation under laryngoscope and rigid telescope for laryngeal precancerosis. Methods Fifty-one patients with laryngeal precancerosis, which was diagnosed pathologically, were treated with microresection combined with radiofrequency ablation under laryngoscope and rigid telescope. The patients were followed up for over 6 months. Results During a mean of 26-month follow-up (6 months to 4.5 years), 7 of the patients had recurrence (vocal cord leukoplakia in 3, atypical hyperplasia in 2, and laryngeal papilloma in 2); 4 had carcinomatous change (vocal cord leukoplakia in 1, atypical hyperplasia in 2, and laryngeal papilloma in 1);and 2 patients developed laryngeal web after surgical treatment for bilateral vocal cord leukoplakia. One month after the operation, the Jitter, Shimmer, and NNE were decreased significantly (P
6.A family with earlier onset spinocerebellar ataxia 6 in China
Xuejing WANG ; Ruowu SHEN ; Liang HUANG ; Xiaohui LI ; Beisha TANG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2009;42(8):509-513
Objective To investigate the real type of the first earlier onset spinocerebellar ataxia family in China. Methods Two family members were subjected to autopsy, whose genetypings were confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and direct sequencing technique. Golgi staining, immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy methods were used to detect the neurodegeneration in central nervous system of 2 patients. Results The light microscopic and electron microscopic showed synaptic degeneration of Purkinje cell in the cerebellar cortex, which was accompanied by deterioration of Purkinje cell, and both inferior olivary complex, dentate nucleus and anterior central gyrus. Conclusions There is severer neurodegeneration in the central nervous system of earlier onset spiuocerebellar ataxia 6 patient, especially in cerebellar cortex, inferior olivary complex and dentate nucleus, and the neurodegeneration may depend on disease duration.
7.Analysis of the status of compassion level and its influencing factors for nurses
Xiaohui LIU ; Shen WANG ; Jin ZHANG ; Ning WANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(15):1178-1181
Objective To investigate the current status and influencing factors of compassion fatigue in nurses. Methods A total of 477 nurses from 4 hospital in Tianjin were investigated with the self-designed demographic questionnaire, Compassion Fatigue Scale, Practice Environment Scale and General Self-Efficacy Scale. Results The mean score of compassion fatigue, practice environment and general self-efficacy were showed respectively as following: (2.70 ± 0.34), (2.99 ± 0.49) and (2.42 ± 0.63) points, which indicated at a moderate level. Single factor analysis found that marriage, age, nursing age, department had statistically significant influence on compassion score of nurses(P<0.05). Multiple regression analysis showed that nursing age, nursing foundations for quality of care, staffing and resource adequacy, nurse manager ability, leadership and self-efficacy were indicated as predictive factors of compassion fatigue among nurses. Conclusions Clinical nurse have compassion fatigue which can be influenced by nursing working environment and self-efficacy. So compassion fatigue could be prevented by improve working environment and enhance personal ability.
8.Influence of six-character formula on patients with stable COPD: a Meta-analysis
Xiaohui LIU ; Shen WANG ; Jingying LIU ; Haina LIU ; Meili XU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;31(4):283-287
Objective We aim to objectively evaluate the influence of six-character formula on patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods The randomized controlled trials (RCTs) which investigated the influence of six-character formula on patients with COPD were electronically searched in the databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI),Chinese Science Technology Periodical Databases (VIP),Wanfang Data,PubMed,The Cochrane Library (Issue 6,2014) and ELSEVIER.According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,the references was screened,the data were extracted and the methodological quality of the included articles was assessed.Then,Meta-analy-sis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software.Results A total of 10 studies involved,578 patients were included.The result of Meta-analysis showed that compared with the control group,six-character formula significantly improved six-minute walk distance,forced expiratory volume in a second (FEV1) and FEV1 predicted value,reduced the score of activity limitation and the impact of the disease in St George's respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ).the value of MD and 95%CI were 22.62 (10.49-34.75),0.10 (0.01-0.18),3.08 (0.18-5.97),8.69 (4.09-13.83),7.60 (2.34-12.85).However,there was no statistical difference in the score of symptom.Conclusions Six-character formula plays a significant role in the treatment of stable COPD.However,more studies in large scale and high quality are needed to verify the result.
9.Clinical application of carbon nanoparticles in patients with thyroid carcinoma undergoing total thyroidectomy plus bilateral central neck dissection
Chunhui LYU ; Haizhen CHEN ; Xiaohui SHEN ; Xi CHEN
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2017;11(1):34-39
Objective To evaluate the role of cabon nanoparticles for dissecting lymph nodes and preserving parathyroid glans in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma undergoing total thyroidectomy plus bilateral central neck dissection.Metheds From Sep.2015 to Feb.2016,100 patients in Rui Jin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine with thyroid carcinoma undergoing primarily total thyroidectomy plus bilateral central neck dissection were randomly divided into carbon nonoparticle group and the contol group.The numbers of total dissected lymph nodes,the lymph node posterior to fight recurrent laryngeal nerve,metastasized lymph nodes,inadvertent parathyroidectomy,the parathyroid hormone and serum total calcium were measured.Results The average counts of lymph nodes in carbon nonoparticle group (10.96±5.43)were more than those in the control group at (8.22±4.40)lymph nodes,(t=2.78,P=0.01).The average counts of lymph node posterior to fight recurrent laryngeal nerve in carbon nonoparticle group (1.62±1.95)were more than those in the control group at (0.76±1.21)lymph nodes,(t=2.66,P=0.01).The numbers of metastasized lymph nodes was 2.02±2.40 in carbon nonoparticle group and 1.84±2.61 in the control group.The difference had no statistical significance(t=0.36,P>0.05).The amount of PTH and the decrease of PTH discrepancy one day after surgery between the two groups had no statistical difference (t=0.23,P>0.05),(t=l.04,P>0.05).The carbon nonoparticle group had 2%(1/50)mistakenly parathyroid gland removed incidence,on contrary,the control group had 6%(3/50)mistakenly removed incidence.The difference had no statistical significance(x2=0.26,P>0.05).Conclusion Carbon nonoparticle can improve the central lymph node detection rate,but the protection of the parathyroid glands is more likey to depend on the experience of the operator and the vascular protection.
10.Fallopian Tube Interstitial Pregnancy:Transvaginal Color Doppler Ultrasound Diagnosis
Lin GUAN ; Lingling WEI ; Xiaohui GUO ; Shen LIN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;0(06):-
Objective To study the clinic diagnostic value of transvaginal color Doppler ultrasound(TVCDU)in fallopian tube interstitial pregnancy.Methods US 2D images,blood distribution and frequency spectrum of 28cases with fallopian tube interstitial pregnancy proved by pathology were analyzed retrospectively.Results Before the operation,17 cases of fallopian tube interstitial pregnancy were diagnosed by US(17/28,61%),the signs included asymmetrical enlargement uterus,bulging uterine angle on one site,pregnancy sac or mass in the bulging uterine angle,the mass was discontinuance with the endometrium,which enveloped thin or thick muscle.The fallopian tube interstitial pregnancy could be divided into three types on US: blastula type(N=7),inhomogeneous mass type(N=16) and rupture type(N=5).Conclusion TVCDU is of important clinic value in the early diagnosis and differential diagnosis of fallopian tube interstitial pregnancy.