1.An Investigation on Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Hyperthyroidism
Journal of Chinese Physician 2001;0(07):-
Objective To investigate the relative factors contributing to depression and anxiety in the patients with hyperthyroidism. Methods The degrees of depression and anxiety in 141 patients with hyperthyroidism and 163 non-hyperthyroid individuals were assessed using Carrol Drpession Scale and Self-rating Anxiety Scale. The collected data were then subject to t-test, ?~2 test and partial correlation analysis. Results The incidence of depression, anxiety and both in the patients with hyperthyroidism was 66.7%, 53.1% and 42.5%, respectively, and there was a significant positive correlation between depression and anxiety (r=0.636,P
2.Panton-valentine leukocidin induce THP-1 macrophages IL-8 and IL-6 response through nuclear TLR4/NF-κB pathway
Xin ZHOU ; Xiaoling MA ; Wenjiao CHANG ; Cuiping ZHANG ; Qiang XIE
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2011;31(10):875-880
Objective To investigate the influence of panton-valentine leucocidin (PVL) on expression of Toll like receptor 4(TLR4)/nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB) signals and IL-8,IL-6 in THP-1 macrophages,and to study the mechanism of PVL-related lung tissue damage.Methods THP-1 cells were cultured in the presence of 100 nmol/L phorbol-12-myristate 3-acetate (PMA) for 48 h to induce monocytemacrophage differentiation.rPVL-F and rPVL-S were induced and expressed from the recombinant plasmid,respectively purified with chromatographic column. After that,THP-1 macrophages were incubated with rPVL,and then ELISA was performed to test expression of IL-8 and L-6 in supernatants fluid; RT-PCR was performed to detect expression of IL-8,L-6 and TLR4 ; NF-κB was analyzed by Western blot and immunohistochemistry method.Results PVL was able to induce expression of IL-8 and IL-6 in THP-1 macrophages in time-and concentration-dependent manners.PVL could also significantly promote the activation of TLR4/NF-κB signals.Conclusion PVL can activate the expression of TLR4/NF-κB signals,and increased the high expression of inflammatory cytokines.Maybe it's the mechanism of action of PVL exerts the function of lung tissue damage.
3.On construction of a cloud based storage platform for teaching resource of obstetrics and gynecology
Xin LUO ; Junnan LI ; Xiaoling HE ; Xingfa QIN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2017;16(7):738-741
Lack of sufficient technical supports for sharing and management of current curriculum resource, which leads to inefficiency in searching curriculum information, has become a common issue in current higher medical education. The key to best use of increasing digital medical teaching resource lies in coping with the problems of sharing and integration. A cloud based storage platform is built to manage the teaching resource of obstetrics, which enables the efficiently sharing and integration of obstetrics related courses. The achievements gained from the platform have demonstrated to improve the work efficacy of teachers and provide students with the opportunity of systematically learning, both of which ultimately con-tribute to the improvement of the quality of theoretical and clinic teaching on obstetrics and gynecology.
4.Effects of different concentrations of sevoflurane on adhesion and expression of CD 44 in human breast cancer cell line MCF-7
Chao LI ; Xiaoling HU ; Xin KUANG ; Wenjie LIU ; Xi ZENG
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(15):1884-1885,1888
Objective To investigate the effects of different concentrations of sevoflurane on adhesion and expression of CD 44 in human breast cancer cell line MCF‐7 .Methods The cells were randomly divided into 4 groups :control group and 3 sevoflurane groups exposed to 1 .7% ,3 .4% and 5 .1% sevollurane for 2 ,4 and 6 h respectively .Cell adhesion rate was detected by adhesion test and the expression of CD44 mRNA and protein was determined by qRT‐PCR .Results in Treat 1 ,2 ,3 ,the adhesion rate at 2 ,4 ,6 h were lower than that before treat ,mRNA expression of CD44 reduced (P<0 .05);the adhesion rate of Treat 2 and Treat 3 at 4 and 6 h were lower than that of 2 h ,and the mRNA expression of CD44 reduced (P<0 .05);the adhesion rate of Treat 2 and Treat 3 at 6 h were lower than that of 4 h ,and the mRNA expression of CD44 reduced (P<0 .05);compared with Control group ,the adhesion rate of Treat 1 ,2 and 3 at 2 ,4 ,6 h were all lower ,mRNA expression of CD44 reduced (P<0 .05);the differences between each group were statisyicaly significant(P<0 .05) .Conclusion Sevoflurane can inhibit cell adhesion in a concentration and duration of exposure dependent manner ,and its mechanism could be related with the down regulation of CD44 expression .
5.Effect of platelet-rich plasma, activated by different concentrations of thrombin, on the repair of cranial defects
Minkui LIN ; Xiaoling CHEN ; Xin ZHAO ; Fuhua YAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(2):209-213
BACKGROUND: The biological functions of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) are affected by multiple factors, such as individual difference, PRP concentration, PRP carder, PRP-activated methods and so on. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of PRP, activated by different concentrations of thrombin, on the repair of cranial defects. METHODS: Whole blood of the central artery of rabbit ears was extracted to prepare PRP, which was then diluted so that the final platetet count was about 5 times of the whole blood. Four whole-thickness layer of cranial defects at an 8-mm diameter were created in 16 New Zealand rabbits and randomly grafted with β-tdcalcium phosphate (β-TCP) and PRP, activated by 60 U/mL. thrombin; β-TCP and PRP, activated by 1 000 U/mL thrombin; β-TCP and PRP; β-TCP alone. At 1 and 3 months following implantation, X-ray analysis and microscopic observation were performed to onserve cranial repair, the area percent of new bone formation was calculated. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: At one month post-surgery, the edge of defects was clear in each group, with varying degrees of new bone formation surrounding the defects, β-TCP particles partially degraded and the degradation lesion was replaced by new bone, only a small amount of bone lacunae was seen, fiber wrapped around the defect center β-TCP, only a small number of specimens showed new bone formation; X-ray showed a clear boundary and uniform defect density; the percentage of new bone formation in the PRP groups were higher than β-TCP groups (P < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference between PRP group groups (P > 0.05). At 3 months post-surgery, the defect boundary was unclear in each group, the new bone formation increased, the β-TCP particles surrounding defects partially or all degraded and were replaced by new bones, some regions appeared trabecular bone, bone lacuna in new bone was increased, the central defect of the majority of specimens exhibited new bone formation; X-ray showed defect boundary was unclear in each group, defect surrounding density was higher than the center defect, and bone mineral density was equivalent to other normal parts; the percentage of new bone formation in the PRP groups was significantly higher than that in the β-TCP groups (P < 0.05), PRP +β-TCP group was higher than the other 3 groups (P <0.05), there was no significant difference between two thrombin groups (P > 0.05). It is indicated that although PRP improves the repair of cranial defects, 60 and 1 000 U/mL of thrombin has no effects on PRP rapairing cranial defects in New Zealand white rabbits, compared with PRP+β-TCP group, possible the absence of the optimal concentration of thrombin.
6.The role of polymorphonuclear leukocyte in Staphylococcus aureus Panton-Valentine leukocidin-induced acute lung inflammation and injury
Cuiping ZHANG ; Xiaoling MA ; Wenjiao CHANG ; Xin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2012;30(3):131-136
ObjectiveTo explore the role of polymorpbonuclear leukocyte (PMN) in PantonValentine leucocidin (PVL)-induccd acute lung inflammation and injury. Methods Fifteen New Zealand rabbits were divided into 3 groups with five rabbits in each group.The controls were treated with pbosphate buffer solution (PBS),the rabbits with normal granulocyte in rPVL group were treated with endotracheal instillation of rPVL,the granulocytopenia rabbits in vincristine (VCR) +rPVL group were firstly treated with VCR,thcn with endotracheal instillation of rPVL.Nine hours after injection,the peripheral blood and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were collected for counting PMN.The lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity in BALF,lung permeability index (LPI),PMN apoptosis and necrosis and the release of reactive oxygen species (ROS)in BALF were measured.After the rabbits sacrificed,the lung tissue samples were collcctcd for dctcrmining wet/dry (W/D) ratio and histopathological examination.The comparison among groups was done by t test.ResultsThe PMN count in the peripheral blood was (2.69=0.34) × 10 mL in rPVL group,which was significantly lower than control group [(3.63 ± 0.38) × 105/mL] (t =4.12,P<0.05).The PMN counts in BALF in control group,rPVL group and VCR+rPVL group were (0.57±0.01 ) ×106/mL,(3.01±0.02) × 106/mL and (0.10±0.02) × 106/mL,respectively; that in rPVL group was significantly higher than those in control group (t=254.39,P<0.05).The LDH activity,LPI and W/D ratio in rPVL group were all significantly higher than control group,while those in VCR+rPVL group were not significantly different from control group.The PMN apoptosis rate and necrosis rate in VCR+rPVL groupwere (1.17±0.24)% and (1.13±0.17)%,respectively.The releases of ROS (meanfluorescence intensity) in rPVL group,control group and VCR+rPVL group were 1.56±0.39,0.41±0.03 and 0.39±0.02,respectively,and that in rPVL group was significantly higher (t=6.58,P<0.05).Histopathological examination of the lung showed the diffuse infiltration of inflammatory cells,hemorrhage and edema in rPVL group,wbile there was only thimbleful infiltration of inflammatory cells observed in surrounding bronchia and alveolar septun in VCR-rPVL group.ConclusionsrPVL can induce lung inflammation and injury in rabbits with normal granulocyte,but not in neutropenic rabbirs.Lung inflammation and injury may be the result of recruitment,aggregation and subsequent lysis and/or activation of PMN,which can damage the lung by releasing the contents of cytotoxic granules and/or reactive oxygen metabolites.
7.Analysis of Pelvic Arteriography in Postpartum Hemorrhage
Zhijie LIU ; Xiaoling XIN ; Wenhua ZHANG ; Yuanxing GUO
Journal of Practical Radiology 2000;0(02):-
Objective To analyze the features of pelvic arteriography in postpartum hemorrhage.Methods The pelvic arteriographic results of postdelivery hemorrhage caused by differeut cause in 10 patients whom were treated with artery embolization were analysed and compared with the clinical data.Results The arteriographic features included irrgeular nodose or diffuse outflow of contrast medium in bilateral upper branches of uterine artery in 5 cases with atonic uterus streaky or cloudy contrast medium in the site of uterine incision in 2 cases after caesarean.In two cases with incomplete laceration in the lower portion of soft puerperant tract,there was distinct outflow of contrast medium in one side or bilateral down branches of uterine artery but its bilateral upper branches was displayed clearly.On angiography in one case with uterine vascular malformation displayed one of upper uterine branch was enlarged and the constrast medium flowed into utrine cavity directly.Conclusion Pelvic arteriography in postpartum hemorrhage with different causes has its special findings.Arteriography in combination with the clinical data can afford more direct and accurate informations for analysing the causes of postpartum hemorrhage causes.
8.The role of NF-κB signaling pathway protein and cytokines in Staphylococcus aureus Panton-Valentine leukocidin-induced lung inflammation and injury
Cuiping ZHANG ; Xiaoling MA ; Wenjiao CHANG ; Xin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2012;32(1):43-47
ObjectiveTo explore the role of NF-κB signaling pathway protein and cytokines in Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL)-induced acute lung inflammation and injury.MethodsThirty rabbits were distributed randomly into two groups,each group had fifteen rabbits.Group rPVL were directly treated with endotracheal instillation of rPVL,normal control were treated with PBS.Then five rabbits chosen at random from each group were killed at 3,6,or 9 h postinfection.The lung was removed from the rabbits to determine histopathology studies.ELISA was performed to evaluate levels of IL-6,IL-8,IL-10 and TNF-α.NF-κB p65 protein of the lung tissue was assessed by immunohistochemistry method.ResultsIn group rPVL histopathology study showed symptoms of severe illness:diffuse infiltration of inflammatory cells,hemorrhage,edema and other manifestations of lung injury.Levels of IL-6,IL-8 and TNF-α were increased gradually,and the level of IL-10 was increased at 9 h postinfection.The expression of NF-κB p65 protein was increased gradually with the infection time.ConclusionNF-κB activation and cytokines release play an important role in PVL-related lung injury.It may be an important path to down regulate the counts of NF-κB activation.
9.The complete sequence analysis of Enterovirus 71 strain from the fatal case of the hand, foot and mouth disease during an epidemic of Guangdong province in 2008
Xin ZHANG ; Xiaoling DENG ; Dawei GUAN ; Huanying ZHENG ; Xun GUO ; Xingfen YANG ; Changwen KE
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2009;29(4):316-320
Objective To understand the genetic characteristics of Enterovirus 71 ( EVT1 ) circu-lating strains of Guangdong province in 2008. Methods We isolated an EV71 strain from the fatal case of the hand, foot and mouth disease during an epidemic of Guangdong in 2008. Its complete genome was se-quenced and analyzed comparatively. Results The results showed that the full length of EV71 GDFS-3 ge-nome( not including poly A tail ) is 7405 bp. No insertion or deletion is detected in the coding region. There are several insertions and deletions in 5'and 3'UTR. Phylogenetic analysis of GDFS-3 and reference strains showed GDFS-3 strain shares the highest nueleotide homology with TW984 strain(96.0% ) but low homology with SIN5865, MS and BrCr( about 81.0% ). GDFS-3 strain also shares the highest amino acid homology with TW984 strain(99.0% ). It clustered with reference strains of CA subgenotype in the phylogenetie tree. The nucleotide identity with CA reference strains is 91.0% -95.0%. Conclusion The phylogenetic analysis based on the entire genome demonstrates that GDFS-3 strain has the nearest genetic relationship with TW984 strains ( isolated in 2004). GDFS-3 may belong to the same subgenogroup ( CA ) with Taiwan predominant strains. Otherwise,Some mutations in 5'UTR of EV71 may play the very important role in heightened viru-lence.
10.Analysis on contrast application of different instruments in open thyroid operation
Yunchao XIN ; Xiaoling SHANG ; Gang XUE ; Yantao LIN ; Guogang XU ; Qingjun ZHANG
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(15):2057-2059
Objective To compare the clinical therapeutic effect of LigaSure vessel sealing system ,ultrasonic scalpel and mo‐nopolar high frequency electrocautery in open thyroid operation .Methods 293 cases of thyroid operation sequentially admitted in our hospital and in accordance with the inclusion criteria were collected and divided into three groups by the method of random dig ‐its table .There were 98 cases in the LigaSure vessel sealing system group (L‐Sure group) ,100 cases in the ultrasonic scalpel (US group) and 95 cases in the monopolar high frequency electrocautery (M‐E group) .The intraoperative and postoperative conditions were compared among 3 groups .Results The operation time ,intraoperative amount of bleeding and postoperative drainage in the L‐S group and the US group were significantly less than those in the M‐E group (P<0 .05) ,moreover the patient′s pain and the hos‐pitalization stay were reduced and the postoperative recovery was promoted (P<0 .05);but the differences between the L‐S group and the US group had no statistical significance (P>0 .05) .Conclusion The LigaSure vessel sealing system and ultrasonic scalpel can shorten the operation time ,reduce the amount of bleeding and postoperative drainage ,relieve pain and reduce the hospitalization duration .