1.Application of c-Abl inhibitors in the treatment of Parkinson′s disease
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2017;30(6):653-656
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder associated with aging.Recent studies in animal models of PD and analyses of brain specimen from PD patients revealed an increase in the level and activity of the non-receptor tyrosine kinase Abelson (c-Abl) in dopaminergic neurons with phosphorylation of protein substrates,such as a-synuclein and the E3 ubiquitin ligase, Parkin.Most significantly inhibition of c-Abl kinase activity by small molecular compounds used in the clinic to treat human leukemia has shown promising neuroprotective effects in cell and animal models of PD.This has raised hope that similar beneficial outcome may also be observed in the treatment of PD patients by using c-Abl inhibitors.Here we highlight the background for the current optimism, reviewing c-Abl and its relationship to pathophysiological pathways prevailing in PD, as well as discussing issues related to the pharmacology and safety of current c-Abl inhibitors.Clearly more rigorously controlled and well-designed trials are needed before the c-Abl inhibitors can be used in the neuroclinic to possibly benefit an increasing number of PD patients.
2.Assessment of fetal lung volumes using three-dimensional ultrasonography
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2009;18(11):963-965
Objective To build a nomogram of normal fetal lung volumes (left,right and total)throughout gestational age estimated by 3-dimensional ultrasonography.Methods Left and right lung volumes were assessed in 324 normal and singleton fetuses of gestational age 16-37 weeks by 3-dimensional ultrasonography using the technique of virtual organ computer-aided analysis(VOCAL) at a rotational step of 30 degrees.The relationships between left,right,and total lung volumes,and gestational age were assessed by correlation and regression analysis.Results The right,left,and total lung volumes were highly correlated with gestational age (P<0.001),and the correlation coefficient was 0.966,0.973 and 0.990respectively.The best-fit exponential curve regression equations of left lung volume was:y=0.207exp~(0.143X);right lung volume was:y=0.301 exp~(0.14X);total lung volume was:y=0.508 exp~(0.142X).Conclusions A nomogram of fetal lung volumes estimated by 3-dimensional ultrasonography from 16 to 37weeks gestation is described,and reference values may be useful for the prenatal prediction of pulmonary hypoplasia.
3.Clinical Observation of Recombinant Human Brain Natriuretic Peptide on the Treatment of Acute Decompen-sated Heart Failure
China Pharmacy 2016;27(35):4977-4979
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects,prognosis and safery of recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide on the treatment of patients with acute decompensated heart failure. METHODS:90 inpatients with acute decompensated heart failure were divided into observation group and control group according to the use of recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide or not,with 45 cases in each group. Control group received rountine anti-heart failure therapy and intravenous dripping of Nitroglycerin injection at 20 μg/min continuously for 72 h. Observation group was additionally given Lyohilized recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide with initial loading amount of 1.5 μg/kg,iv,then intravenous dropping at 0.007 5 μg/(kg·min)continuously for 72 h,on the basis of control group. Hemodynamic parameters,brain natriuretic peptide level,the difference of liquid intake and output,dyspnea,lung rales,systemic edema,the improvement of cardiac function were observed and compared between 2 groups before and after treat-ment as well as re-hospitalization rate and surriral rate 30 d after medication,the occarrence of ADR. RESULTS:After treatment, left ventricular ejection fraction of observation group was significantly higher than that of control group,and central venous pressure and brain natriuretic peptide level were lower than those of control group,with statistically significance (P<0.05). The difference of liquid intake and output after treatment was (1 171.60 ± 444.80)ml in observation group and (822.30 ± 268.40)ml in control group,with statistical significance between 2 groups(P<0.05). After treatment,the scores of dyspnea,lung rales and systemic ede-ma were decreased in 2 groups;the improvement of observation group was significantly better than that of control group,with statis-tical significance(P<0.05). Total effective rates of observation group and control group were 95.56% and 82.22%;re-hospitaliza-tion rates 30 d after medication were 17.78%and 26.67%;survival rates 30 d after medication were 88.89%and 75.56%,with sta-tistical significance between 2 groups (P<0.05). There was no statistical significanse in the incidence of ADR between 2 groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide can significantly improve hemodynamic parameters and heart function of patients with acute decompensated heart failure,and effectively relieve dyspnea,lung rales and systemic edema. It is better than routine treatment in prognosis with good safety.
4.Carriage and homology of carbapenemase genes of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in Wuj iang
Xiaoyan NI ; Hao SHEN ; Chunfang MA
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2016;15(12):913-916,933
Objective To investigate the carriage and homology of carbapenemase genes of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacterbaumannii (MDRAB)in Wujiang area.Methods A total of 44 non-duplicated MDRAB isolated from patients in 3 general hospitals in Wujiang area from January 2010 to December 2013 were collected. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs)were detected,carbapenemase genes OXA-51,OXA-23,OXA-24,OXA-58, IMP,TEM,SHV,and GES were amplified with polymerase chain reaction(PCR),homology of strains was detec-ted with pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE).Results 44 MDRAB strains were mainly collected from sputum (93.18% ),mainly distributed in intensive care unit (ICU),department of respiratory diseases,and department of neurosurgery,accounting for 45.45% ,27.27% ,and 13.64% respectively;MDRAB were both sensitive to minocy-cline and polymyxin B,resistance rates to piperacillin,ampicillin/sulbactam,ceftazidime,gentamicin,amikacin, and ciprofloxacin were all 100.00% ,resistance rates to imipenem and meropenem were both 97.73% . 44 MDRAB strains were all detected OXA-51,OXA-23 and TEM genes,12 strains were positive for GES gene,1 strain was positive for OXA-58 and SHV respectively,OXA-24 and IMP genes were not found ;MDRAB were divided into 7 types of G-A,which included 19,3,9,3,1,4,and 5 strains respectively,type A was mainly from two large gen-eral hospitals in Wujiang area (Wujiang First People’s Hospital and Shengze Hospital),type B,D and E strains were not detected in Wujiang First People’s Hospital,type E strain was only 1 isolate and was from Yongding Hos-pital,the other types were sporadically distributed.Conclusion Multidrug resistance of clinically isolated Acineto-bacterbaumannii is serious in Wujiang area,OXA-23 and TEM genes are major causes of multidrug resistance in Acinetobacterbaumannii,the main types are A and C,which present clonal spread.
5.Application of guided bone regeneration technique in dental implantation
Weijian ZHONG ; Guowu MA ; Xiaoyan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2009;13(2):396-400
Guided bone regeneration technique (GBR) is regarded as one of the most important methods to increase the bone amount of alveolar ridge, which is often recommended to be applied in the dental implantation surgery. Barrier membrane is utilized in GBR technique to cover the bone defect and create a secluded space, which prevents the connective tissue from growing into the space and facilitates the growth priority of bone tissue. In recent years, along with the emerging of different kinds of barrier membranes and bone grafting materials, the scope of clinical application of this technology is continuously expanded. This article reviews the classification and property of the membranes and the application situation of guided bone regeneration technology in the field of dental implantation.
6.The screening and polymorphic analysis of bovine tetranucleotide STR loci
Aiping CHEN ; Xiaoyan MA ; Hongyu SUN
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine 2009;24(6):361-364
Objective To screen the microsatellites with low occurrence rate of stutter band and establish the effective bovine STR typing system.Methods The tetranucleotide STR loci in bovine genome were searched with Tandem Repeat Finder software.Primers were designed and used to amplify these candidate loci and the PCR products were separated with electrophoresis.DNA samples from 100 head of unrelated cattle were typed.Results Among these candidate loci,6 bovine tetranucleotide STR loci showed high polymorphism,and their CDP and CPE value were 0.99995 and 0.859591 respectively.Conclusion The 6 bovine tetranucleotide STR loci can be used for bovine identification and parentage testing.
7.A clinical study on the revascularization of immature permanent teeth with infected necrotic pulp tissue and apical periodontitis
Xiaoyan HU ; Liqiong MA ; Li PAN
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2017;33(4):469-474
Objective:To evaluate the clinical effect of the revaseularization procedure for immature teeth with necrotic pulp and apical periodontitis.Methods:12 immature teeth with necrotic pulp and apical periodontitis in 12 patients(9-13 years old) were treated with revascularization protocol.The patients were followed up for 21-24 months.Results:All teeth were cured.4 types of responses were observed:①Increased thickening of the canal walls and continued root maturation;②Severe calcification of the canal space beneath MTA;③Partial pulp canal obliteration;④Continued root development with an open apex.Conclusion:Revascularization procedure may the formation of the root apex but not in all the cases.Excessive deposition of hard tissue might caused calcification in canal space.
8.The Interventional Therapy of Late Stage of Hemorrhage in Uterus Post-Cesarean Section
Yong ZHANG ; Ying MA ; Xiaoyan WANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2000;0(02):-
Objective To investigate the value of interventional embolism in diagnosing etiological factor and treatment of the late stage of hemorrhage of uterus post-cesarean section.Methods Angiography and embolism through super-selective bilateral internal iliac artery and uterine artery in 56 patients with late stage of hemorrhage in uterus after cesarean section were performed with Seldinger technique.Results All patients were treated successfully and no complication presented.Conclusion Interventional embolism is of important value in treating the late stage of hemorrhage in uterus after cesarean section.
9.Up-regulation of Expression of Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase in Psoriatic Lesions
Xiaoyan ZHANG ; Shengqing MA ; Huitu LIU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 1994;0(02):-
Objective To investigate the correlation between phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3-kinase) and the pathogenesis of psoriasis. Methods By dot hybridization, in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry, expression of PI3 kinase was observed in twelve psoriatic and five normal epidermis. Results In psoriatic epidermis, expression of PI3 kinase gene and protein was elevated obviously compared with that of normal skin. Conclusion PI3 kinase may be closely associated with hyperproliferation of psoriatic keratinocytes.
10.The Application of Vltrasound-guided Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling
Xiaoyan MA ; Qiuming LI ; Buyun GUAN
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2003;0(05):-
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous umbilical blood sampling. Methods Eight hundred and seventy-two pregnancies with proper indications underwent ultrasound-guided percutaneous umbilical sampling. The data of each procedure were prospectively collected and subsequently analyzed for successful rate and pregnancy outcomes. Results Of 872 ultrasound-guided percutaneous umbilical sampling, 62.7% were done successfully at the first attempt, 36.0% were done successfully by two to four attempts. 31.4% fetuses had mild procedure-related complications and 0.3% fetuses had severe complications. Conclusion We should improve the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous umbilical sampling and make it a correct, safe and effective procedure for prenatal diagnosis.