1.Effect of Electroacupuncture on Local Extracellular Ionized Atom Concentrations at Point Zusanli (ST36)
Guangjian ZHANG ; Rui GAO ; Qunfeng LIU ; Hongying CUI ; Yanchao CUI ; Junke FU
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2017;36(8):999-1003
Objective To investigate the effect of electroacupuncture on acupoint local extracellular ionized atom concentrations under physiological status and provide a basis for exploring the mechanism of action of electroacupuncture. Method Twenty male SD rats were selected. Rat point Zusanli (ST36) was given electroacupuncture (1 mA, 0.2 ms and 2 Hz) for 60 min. Meanwhile, local tissue fluid was collected at point Zusanli and non-acupoints using a microdialyzer. The collection by molecular probe membrane sampling lasted 4 hrs: 60 min physiological status before electroacupuncture, 60 min electroacupuncture, 60 min after electroacupuncture and 120 min after electroacupuncture. Real-time analysis of the sample was made by electrolyte analysis to observe local changes in concentrations of Ca﹢﹢, K﹢, Na﹢and Cl- at point Zusanli. Result Local Ca﹢﹢concentrations at point Zusanli increased significantly during electroacupuncture (P=0.003, vs before electroacupuncture), rose gradually afterwards and reached the peak at 60 min after electroacupuncture (P=0.75, vs during electroacupuncture). Ca﹢﹢concentrations decreased at 120 min after electroacupuncture; there was a statistically significant difference comparedwith during electroacupuncture (P=0.04). Acupoint local extracellular concentrations of Na ﹢ and Cl- also increased significantly during electroacupuncture (P<0.001, P=0.007, vs before electroacupuncture) but decreased gradually during 60 min after electroacupuncture and to (71.81±15.09) mmol/L and (57.42±14.30) mmol/L, respectively, at 60 min after electroacupuncture (P=0.09, P=0.07 vs during electroacupuncture). Acupoint extracellular K ﹢concentrations had a tendency similar to those of Na﹢and Cl- but there was no statistically significant difference. Non-point electroacupuncture slightly increased extracellular concentrations of Ca﹢﹢, K﹢, Na﹢and Cl- but there were no statistically significant differences compared with before electroacupuncture (P>0.05). Conclusion Rat point Zusanli electroacupuncture can induce significant increases in acupoint local extracellular concentrations of Ca﹢﹢, K﹢, Na﹢and Cl- . Ionized atom concentrations decrease in different degrees after electroacupuncture. These provide an experimental basis for studying the physiological mechanism of electroacupuncture treatment.
2.Research progress of integrin in tissue repair
Lei CUI ; Chang LIU ; Yanchao JI ; Jinsong LI ; Song XUE ; Long JIANG
International Journal of Surgery 2013;40(10):674-677
As a transmembrane glycoprotein receptor family,integrin family mainly mediats cell-matrix interactions,participates in the function,through the unique bi-directional signal transduction pathways,played an important role in tissue repair process.The purpose of this article is to summarize the role of integrin family in the repair of tissue damage and sum up the current research progress.
3.Clinical Study on Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cells Transplantation for Myocardial infarction
Qiang LI ; Yanchao LIU ; Jianying CUI ; Chao LIU ; Zili MENG ; Fei CHI ; Yonghui LIU
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2016;37(7):103-106
Objective To study the clinical efficacy of autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation for the treatment myocardial infarction,in the same period of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).Methods From January 2012 to January 2015,76 patients with myocardial infarction were selected.Patients were divided into transplantation group (n =46) and control group (n =30) on the basis of whether being treated by autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation.After myocardial infarction patients were taken to the hospital with the therapy of conventional drug,5 days before CABG,transplantation group was given the autologous peripheral blood stem cell mobilization and expansion,24 hours before CABG,taking autologous peripheral blood stem cell collection.76 patients took CABG with non-cardiopulmonary by pass,transplantation group was given autologous peripheral blood stem cell via transplantation vessels and subepicardial,while the control group was not given the injection of autologous peripheral blood stem cell.The LV morphology,wall motion score index (WMSI) and index of cardiac function before and after the operation in both groups were evaluated by echocardiography.Results Six months after CABG,there was a significant decrease in Left ventricular end-diastolic diameter and wall motion score index,Left ventricular ejection fraction was increased.The indexes of cardiac function in the transplantation group were better than the control group.Conclusion Autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation for the treatment myocardial infarction can improve the heart function,and has obvious recent clinical curative effect in the same period of CABG.
4.Consistency of two interferon gamma release assay tests
Shan WANG ; Xuejing WANG ; Yanchao CUI ; Hongjinwen GAO ; Shuchen ZHANG ; Dong LI ; Yanli SHI
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2020;43(7):718-724
Objective:The results of the two interferon-gamma release assay tests were compared, so as to provide reference for the laboratory to choose the detection method.Methods:Double blood samples of 96 suspected TB patients hospitalized in Civil Aviation General Hospital from July 2018 to December 2019 were collected, providing for TB specific antigen stimulation test by QIAGEN kit and Autobio kit respectively. ELISA and chemiluminescence were used to detect interferon-gamma, and the results were determined according to the manufacturer′s instructions. Based on the clinical or bacteriological evidence for diagnosis of tuberculosis, the consistency of the two kits was compared, and the diagnostic efficacy of tuberculosis was evaluated. At the same time, 60 samples of plasma stimulated by TB specific antigen in QIAGEN kit were randomly selected to detect interferon-gamma by ELISA and chemiluminescence respectively, and the consistency between the two interferon-gamma detection systems was compared. The Kappa coefficient were used to measure the consistency of the results. The ordinary linear regression and Bland-Altman plots were performed to show the differences of IFN-γ data between assays.Result:In 96 samples, the sensitivity and specificity of QIAGEN test were 81.82% (18/22) and 74.32% (55/74), and that of Autobio test were 72.73% (16/22) and 70.27% (52/74), respectively. The results of the two systems were consistent, Kappa value was 0.847, P<0.05. The area under ROC curve of QIAGEN test for diagnosis of tuberculosis was 0.807 (95% confidence interval: 0.702-0.911), while that of Autobio test was 0.765 (95% confidence interval: 0.640-0.889). Comparing the results of two systems for detecting interferon-gamma in the same plasma, the results of two systems were in good agreement ( R2=0.97, P<0.05); but there were significant differences in the levels of interferon-gamma in the same patient sample after stimulation with different negative and positive tubes ( R2=0.41, P<0.05). Conclusion:The results of γ-interferon release assay test of Autobio system and QIAGEN system are in good agreement, and the results of γ-interferon release assay test of the two systems are also in good agreement. Different amount of antigen coating, titer and test system may be responsible for the different release of interferon-gamma.
5.The feasibility study of gold nanoparticle composites (ssDNA-AuNPs) for the colorimetric detection of gamma radiation dose
Yanchao SONG ; Hongxing CUI ; Qingzhao ZHANG ; Changsong HOU ; Yunyun WU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2018;38(8):612-616
Objective To establish a simple and convenient method and study the feasibility of using gold nanoparticle composites (ssDNA-AuNPs) for colorimetric detection of gamma radiation.Methods The composites ssDNA-AuNPs were prepared by applying the ssDNA to the surface of AuNPs,and then were irradiated with gamma ray with absorbed doses of 0,5,10,20,and 30 Gy,respectively.Subsequently the color change in the solutions were observed simultaneously with absorption spectra being measured.The linear relationship between the ratio of A625/A521 in the absorption spectrum and the absorbed dose was established.Results With the increase of radiation dose,the color of the solutions changed from wine-red to blue-violet gradually,the ratio of A625/A521 in absorption spectra had excellent liner response for absorbed dose ranging from 0 to 30 Gy,and the linear equation was A625/A521 =0.020 6 + 0.303 6 E(R2 =0.991 5).Conclusions The ssDNA-AuNPs synthesized in this experiment can be successfully used for colorimetric detection of gamma absorbed dose,and a simple and convenient method for detection of gamma radiation has been newly established.
6.Analysis of intercomparison results for radon-thoron discriminative detector
Yanchao SONG ; Hongxing CUI ; Qingzhao ZHANG ; Dexing LIAN ; Changsong HOU ; Yunyun WU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2018;38(12):938-941
Objective To increase the cumulative measurement level of 222 Rn and 220 Rn and ensure the accuracy and reliability of the measurement result . Methods By using improved 222 Rn-220 Rn discriminative detectors ( LD-P detectors) , the radon research group of National Institute for Radiological Protection Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention participated with the intercomparison organized by National Institute of Radiological Science ( NIRS) , Japan. Specifically, with the 222 Rn-220 Rn discriminative detectors being sent to Japan, the comparison was completed under different conditions in the 222 Rn chamber and 220 Rn chamber in NIRS. After exposure, the detectors were sent back to our laboratory for etching and analysis, and then measurement result were informed to NIRS. Finally, NIRS returned the exposure reference values of 222 Rn and 220 Rn to our laboratory. Results Under the conditions of high and low levels of 222 Rn, the relative percentage differences ( RPD ) between the measured values and the reference value provided by the NIRS were -12. 0% and -11. 8%, respectively, while coefficients of variation ( COV) were 3. 0% and 6. 2%, respectively. Under the conditions of high level and low levels of 220Rn, the relative percentage differences (RPD) between the measured value and the reference value provided by the NIRS were -0. 8% and -8. 0%, respectively; coefficients of variation ( COV ) were 6. 7% and 4. 5%, respectively. Conclusions This intercomparison result were categorized by NIRS ( PRD<10%) , with the satisfactory result of LD-P detectors available.
7.Research on the Progress of Applying Virtual Reality Technology in Preventing Falls in the Elderly.
Qian XIAO ; Xiulin WEN ; Xiaohong HU ; Mei HAN ; Yanchao CUI ; Jingrong WANG ; Liqun LUO
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2023;47(5):539-544
The primary cause of injury and death in the elderly has been reflected in fall the elderly, so the application of reasonable and effective prevention strategies has great significance in reducing the risk of fall in the elderly. The research progress of virtual reality technology applied in preventing fall in the elderly at home and abroad over the years was systematically reviewed in this study. The mechanism of the technology in preventing fall in the elderly was mainly elaborated from five aspects of improving balance ability, gait disturbance, cognitive impairment, muscle strength and the fear psychology of falling. The purpose of this thesis is to broaden the research ideas of medical personnel on the prevention of fall of the elderly, provide more effective clinical practice plans, reduce the occurrence of fall, and guarantee the safety of the elderly.
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8.Indoor radon concentration and its changing trend in northeastern China
Yunyun WU ; Yanchao SONG ; Qingzhao ZHANG ; Bing SHANG ; Hongxing CUI ; Changsong HOU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2023;32(2):115-118
Objective To investigate the indoor radon concentration and its changing trend in northeastern China. Methods We measured indoor radon levels cumulatively for over three months by solid state nuclear track detection in a total of 261 houses in multi-story or high-rise buildings in Shenyang, Changchun, Harbin, Heihe, and Yichun in northeastern China. The measurement lasted one year in Changchun for seasonal changes. Results The average indoor radon concentration in the five cities was 88 Bq/m3, ranging from 12 to 558 Bq/m3. The indoor radon concentrations were ≤ 100 Bq/m3 in 75.1% of the houses, and ≤ 300 Bq/m3 in 97.7% of the houses. The indoor radon concentration increased with the age of buildings. The indoor radon concentration was highest in winter, and it was higher in summer than in autumn and spring. Conclusion The indoor radon concentration in northeastern China increased compared with the data of 1980s and 1990s. It is highest in the winter heating season, and higher in summer than in spring and autumn. Indoor radon exposure deserves attention.