1.Establishment of median for the antepartum screening biomarkers in normal pregnant women
Shaohua TANG ; Yijian MAO ; Shengyong PAN ; Bingle XIE ; Xuemei YANG ; Xuna SHEN ; Xiangyang XU ; Xueping YE
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2009;32(3):309-314
Objective To evaluate the differences of α-fetoprotein (AFP), ffeeβ-human chorionic gnnadotropin (HCG) indexes in 3 foreign median databases for antepartum risk screening, and establish the median databases of normal pregnant women in Wenzhou for antepartum screening of AFP, free-β-HCG indexes through the suitable median computational models. Methods The levels of AFP and free β-HCG of 20054 normal pregnant women in Wenzhou were detected by time-resolved fluorometry. The data in this paper were compared with the data of 2T-risk ( 2T), Lifecycle-2. 2 (LC2.2 ) and Lifecycle -3.0 (LC3.0) by double-factor ANOVA. The differences between the data in the paper and the data from Shenyang and Ningbo were analyzed. The median database of Wenzhou pregnant women was established by the suitable regression model, with the stability of nonlinear regression models of the 3 software assessed by model correcting fitting, distribution mean of model fitting logarithmic and standard deviation. Results The levels of AFP and freeβ- hCG reported here were 10% and 16% higher than the data of 2T-risk, 15% and 20% higher than that of LC 2. 2, 6% and 17% higher than that of LC 3.0 respectively. The differences were statistically significant. ( FAFP = 161. 757 ,P < 0. 01 ; Ffree-β-HCG = 58. 261, P < 0.01 ). The levels of AFP and free β- hCG in Wenzhou were 2% higher and 3% lower than that of Shenyang, 1% and 2% higher than that of Ningbo. There was no statistical difference of AFP levels among Wenzhou , Shenyang and Ningbo( FAFP = 0. 174 ,P =0. 840) while the differences of free-β-hCG were statistically significant( F<,free-β-HCG> = 13.303 ,P < 0. 01 ). The differences of quadratic equation regression model, exponent quadratic function regression model and exponent quadru-function regression model of 2T, LC-2. 2 and LC-3.0 were not remarkable. The exponent quadru-function regression model was the best. Conclusions There are significant differences between the data from Wenzhou, Shenyang and Ningbo and the data of T-2 risk, LC-2. 2, LC -3.0. The discrepancy is due to the ethnic and different parameters of regression models. So the model parameters and the median databases are urgently required in China. The differences of large sample size of AFP from Wenzhow, Shengyang and Ningbo are not significant, while the differences of free-β- hCG from Wenzhow, Shengyang and Ningbo is remained because of its instability. The levels from Wenzhow and Ningbo are near. It is suggested that the laboratories with small sample size can establish their own laboratory parameters using the reference obtained from large sample size under the same experimental conditions. There are no significant differences of stability among regression computational models in the 3 software. The exponent quadru-function regression model can be used to establish the median databases for the screening with the similar data distribution in the paper.
2.Strategies and complications of submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection in the treatment of esophageal duplicated cysts
Jinbang PENG ; Bili HE ; Liping YE ; Xinli MAO ; Yijian YU ; Wei YANG ; Jun WANG ; Yu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2021;41(3):171-176
Objective:To explore the strategies and complications of the submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection (STER) in the treatment of esophageal duplicated cyst (EDC).Methods:From January 2013 to December 2019, at Department of Gastroenterology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, the clinical data of 11 hospitalized patients with EDC diagnosed by pathological examination who underwent STER were collected. The clinical featured, computed tomography (CT) findings, endoscopic findings, postoperative efficacy, complications and pathological results after operation were summarized.Results:Among the 11 patients, there were 6 males and 5 females, the age ranged from 13 to 67 years, and the mean age was (43.0±18.2) years. One case presented with swallowing obstruction, 1 case with belching, 4 cases with upper abdominal pain, and the remaining 5 cases had no specific clinical symptoms. Under endoscopy, the lesions of 11 patients were hemispherical or mound-shaped with smooth surface submucosal masses in the esophageal cavity, which were soft to touch. Under endoscopic ultrasonography, they all appeared as hypoechoic masses with clear boundary located in the esophageal muscularis propria. The results of CT scan of 9 patients showed round low-density cystic masses, among them 7 cases showed mild enhancement. The maximum diameter of the cysts was 1.5 to 4.4 cm, with mean maximum diameter being (2.8±0.8) cm, and the maximum diameter of most patients (7 cases) were 2 to 3 cm. The other two patients showed only slightly thickened esophageal wall on CT. Five lesions occurred in the horizontal mediastinum of the lower esophagus. All the 11 patients underwent STER operation successfully, among them 6 patients received simple STER and the cysts were completely resected, and the other 5 patients received STER and cauterization with argon ion for the residual cyst wall. The pathological results after operation indicated that 6 cases were congenital esophageal cysts and 5 cases were bronchogenic cysts. The median follow-up time (range) of 11 patients was 42 months (12-86 months). Ten patients recovered well after the operation, and local recurrence, malignant transformation or metastasis were not found. One case had recurrence, and was treated with STER and cauterization with argon ion for residual cyst wall and cured. No complications such as bleeding, fistula, mediastinal infection or death occurred during and after operation in all the 11 patients.Conclusions:STER is a minimally invasive, safe and effective treatment for EDC, and may be a new treatment for EDC.
3.Development of RT-PCR-ELISA assay for detecting Cryptosporidium hominis
Guoqing LI ; Yijian YE ; Xiangjie LIANG ; Zhenyong GAO ; Cailing YUE ; Jialin CHEN ; Haibo ZHU ; Qianming XU ; Qianming XU
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2010;(2):150-153
To establish a highly sensitive and specific method to detect the presence of Cryptosporidium homini, the RT-PCR-ELISA assay was tried, in which the primer with a biotin-labeled probe was designed to amplify fragment containing the highly variable region by multiple alignment between p23 gene of C.hominis and other Cryptosporidium spp. The RT-PCR was used to amplify the target fragment, and the amplified product was used to hybridize with the probe primer. The hybridized product was then captured on micro-plate wells coated with streptavidin and reacted with anti-digoxin antibody labeled with horse-radish peroxidase. This method of testing was then used for the detection of C.hominis in 22 clinical specimens and compared with the conventional methods of testing. It was demonstrated that the RT-PCR--ELISA for the detection of C.hominis was proved to be quite sensitive and specific. Its sensitivity was 100 times higher than that of the general PCR. From the result of clinic detection, the detection rate of RT-PCR-ELISA assay attained to 86%(19/22), while those of RT-PCR, sucrose floating method and anti-acid staining were 27%, 27% and 50% respectively. This result indicates that the RT-PCR-ELISA assay is more sensitive to detect C.hominis than the other three methods of testing.
4.Effects of ulinastatin postconditioning and combining ulinastatin postconditioning with pretreatment on myocardial inflammatory response in patients undergoing valve replacement under CPB
Yanbin WANG ; Jianan YANG ; Xiaolei WANG ; Zhiyong HUANG ; Yujia ZHAI ; Yijian CHENG ; Xiaoqing YE ; Xiaohan YANG ; Yi WANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2011;31(11):1316-1319
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of ulinastatin postconditioning and combining ulinastatin postconditioning with pretreatment on myocardial inflammatory response in patients undergoing cardiac valve replacement under CPB.MethodsEighty NYHA class Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients of both sexes aged 21-59 yr undergoing cardiac valve replacement under CPB were randomly divided into 4 groups ( n =20 each): group control (group C) ; group ulinastatin pretreatment ( group U1 ) ; group ulinastatin postconditioning (group U2 ) and group ulinastatin pretreatment and postconditioning combined (group U3 ).Ulinastatin 20 000 U/kg was infused via central vein at 500-1000 U·kg-1 ·min-1 after tracheal intubation until 10 min before cross-clamping of ascending aorta in groups U1 and U3.Ulinastatin 10 000 U/kg was infused into root of aorta at 4000-5000 U· kg- 1 · min- 1 at 5-7 min before declamping of aorta in groups U2 and U3.Blood samples were obtained from radial artery before cross clamping of ascending aorta,at 40 min after aortic cross-clamping,at 45 min after declamping of aorta (T3) and at the end of operation for polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) count,routine analysis of blood and determination of plasma concentrations of IL-10,TNF-α,IL-1 and IL-6 (by ELISA).Myocardial specimens were obtained at 45 min after declamping of aorta for determination of IL-1β and IL-6 expression by immune-histochemistry.Results Ulinastatin pretreatment and/or postconditioning significantly increased plasma IL-10 concentration and decreased plasma IL-1,IL-6,TNF-α concentrations and PMN count and myocardial IL-1β and IL-6 expression in groups U1,U2 and U3 as compared with group C.Plasma IL-10 concentration was significantly higher and plasma IL-1,IL-6 and TNF-α concentrations,PMN count and myocardial IL-1β and IL-6 expression were lower in group U3 than in groups U1 and U2.ConclusionUlinastatin postconditioning can inhibit myocardial imflammatory response in patients undergoing valve replacement under CPB.The protective effect can be augmented by combining ulinastatin postconditioning with pretreatment.
5.The protective effects of ulinastatin on cardiac function in heart valve replacements
Yanbin WANG ; Jianan YANG ; Xiaolei WANG ; Ping YAO ; Zhiyong HUANG ; Yujia ZHAI ; Yijian CHENG ; Xiaoqing YE ; Gang LI ; Xiaohan YANG ; Jianzhou GUO
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2011;27(11):662-667
Objective To evaluate the effects of ulinastatin on cardiac function in heart valve replacement patients with cardio-pulmonary bypass (CPB).Methods 120 patients received valve replacements were divided into 4 groups at random.Group U 1,preconditioning group:ulinastatin parenteral solution (20 000 U/kg) was injected into the central veins for 10 min before the ascending aorta was clamped.Group U2,postconditioning group:ulinastatin ( 10 000 U/kg) was injected into the aortic root for 5 min before the aortic clamp was opened.Group U3,combined the treatments of group U1 and group U2.Group C was served as control without using ulinastatin.The ST-T of ECG at different 8 time points was recorded from preanesthesia to the end of operation.The dosage of vasoactive agents in the 4 groups was recorded after the aortic clamp was opened.Blood samples were taken from the radial artery at 4 time points during 1O min before the ascending aorta was clamed to the end of operation for determining the serum concentration of H-FABP,IMA,CK-MB,MDA and SOD.The changes in myocardium were examined by microscope.Results The automatic reheating rate of heart in group U1,group U2,and group U3 were 70%,73% and 90% respectively,which were all higher than group C (33%) after the aortic clamp was opened in 3 -5 min.The scores of reperfusion arrhythmia,change of ST segments in ECG ( elevation or depression),the dosage of vasoactive drugs ( dopamine and adrenaline) and their using time,the concentration of MDA,H-FABP,IMA and CK-MB in group U1 and group U2 were < than those of group C ( P <0.05 ),but was > than those of group U3 ( P <0.05 ).The activity of SOD in group U1 and group U2 were > than those of group C ( P < 0.05 ),but was < than those of group U3 ( P < 0.05 ).There were no significant differences between group U1 and group U2( P >0.05 ).The myocardium in group C had focal coagulative necrosis.The damage of myocardium in group U3 was minor,the cytoplasm and nucleus was homogeneous,and the boundaries were distinct.Conclusion Ulinastatin parenteral solution preconditioning and postconditioning could improve heart function after valves replacement on CPB.The protective effects were not significantly different regarding ulinastati was administered into the central veins before the ascending aorta was clamped vs.it was injected into the aortic root before the aortic clamp opening.Combined these 2 administration methods and dosages could produce collaborative protection.