1.Protective effects of erythropoietin by epidural injection on neurocyte apoptosis and relative proteins after spinal cord injury in rats
Shuqiang CHEN ; Youjia XU ; Chen YU
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(18):-
[Objective]To investigate the protective effects of rhEPO on neuromotor function and apoptosis of neural cell,after it was peritoneally injected at different time in rats with traumatic spinal cord injury(SCI).[Method]A total of 48 adult male Sprague-Dawley rats weighting 270 ?10 g were randomly divided into four groups.Rats in normal group(n=6)and sham group(n=6)underwent laminectomy producure only.In control group,rats(n=18)received normal saline epidurally at 1,6 and 24 hours after injury.Treatment group(n=18)received 5000 iu/kg body weight of recombinant humane erythropoietin administered epidurally at 1,6 and 24 hours after injury.SCI was induced with 70g/cm impact according to the improved Allen method.Behavioral evaluation of the rats was made 48 hours after trauma using the Basso,Beattie,and Bresnahan(BBB)scoring system and Rivlin's tiltboard experiment.Injured spinal cord tissue cell apoptosis was examined by the terminal deoxynucleotidal transferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nick end abeling(TUNEL)reaction at 48 hour.Fasl and Caspase-3 expression was determined by immunohistochemical analysis at 48 hours after injury.The results were observed by light microscope and analyzed by SPSS statistics software.[Result]Compared to the control group,neuromotor function was significantly improved at 1,6,and 24 hours after injury in the experiment group.The indexes of neural cell decreased significantly(P
2.Expression of TR6 and survivin gene in the tissue of cardiac cancer and its clinical significance
Zhuhong LIU ; Shaohu CHEN ; Youjia CHEN ; Wenbin XU ; Lixia XIE ; Jinhui SHEN ; Yangpeng NI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2008;10(10):1336-1338
Objective To explore the clinical significance of expression of DcR3/TR6 gene in the tissue of cardiac cancer and its correlation with survivin gene expression, Methods Two-step immnaohistochemistry technology was adopted to detect the expression of TR6 and survivin gene in 66 cases of cardiac cancer, none of the patients received prior chemotherapy. Results The positive expression rate of TR6 and survivin genes in cardiac cancer was 54.5% and 62.1% , respectively. The expression of TR6 was correlated with histology type,clinical stage and lymph node metastasis of cardiac cancer ( P<0.05 ). The positive expression rate of TR6 in cases that cardiac cancer with survivin expressed was significant higher than those without surviving expressed (χ2=15.145, P<0.01 ). Conclusions The expres-sion of TR6 and survivin can be regarded as valuable indicators for the diagnosis and prognosis of cardiac cancer.
3.Locking plate and hemiarthroplasty for treatment of Neer three- and four-part proximal humeral fractures
Wei XU ; Ming CHEN ; Zonggang XIE ; Yongtao MAO ; Haibin ZHOU ; Youjia XU ; Qirong DONG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2012;28(5):402-406
ObjectiveTo analyze the clinical outcome of locking plate and hemiarthroplasty in treatment of Neer three- and four-part proximal humeral fractures.Methods A totalof 63 consecutive patients aged over 55 years with Neer three- and four-part proximal humeral fractures were treated surgically from June 2006 to June 2010.In the retrospective study,36 patients were treated by open reduction and locking plate fixation ( locking plate fixation group) and 27 patients treated by hemiarthroplasty (hemiarthroplasty group).Clinical outcomes including operation time,blood loss,visual analog scale ( VAS),Constant-Murley score and complications were evaluated.ResultsThe average 19.7 months follow-up showed complication rate of 28% in the locking plate group,including one patient with varss malunion,one with axillary nerve injury,one with humeral head necrosis,one with heterotopie calcification and four with impingement syndrome.The complication rate was 24% in the hemiarthroplasty group,including two patients with tuberosity nonunion,one with tuberosity migration,one with impingement syndrome and one with joint semiluxation.The mean Constant-Murley score of three-part fractures in the locking plate group was ( 76.5 ±5.8) points,better than (69.2 ±7.2) points in the hemiarthroplasty group (P <0.05 ).While the two groups showed no significant differences with regards to operation time,blood loss and visual analog scale (VAS).As for the four-part fractures,the mean operation time was shorter and the mean blood loss was less in the hemiarthroplasty group compared with the locking plate group (P <0.05),while there were no obvious differences in VAS score and Constant-Murley score between the two groups. Conclusions Both locking plate and hemiarthroplasty are the reliable methods for the three- and four-part proximal humeral fractures.The patients' age,bone quality,fracture type,comminution degree and evaluation of osteonecrosis possibility,are critical for surgery decision.
4.Clinical valure of C-arm fluoroscopy in arthroscopic reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament with LARS artificial ligament
Youjia XU ; Guangsi SHEN ; Qirong DONG ; Haibin ZHOU ; Wei XU ; Hainan CHEN ; Zonggang XIE
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2011;27(2):141-145
Objective To discuss the operation skills and clinical effects of C-arm fluoroscopy in arthroscopic reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)with the Ligament Advancement Reinforcement System(LARS)artificial ligaments.Methods The study involved 36 patients with acute ACL rupture treated with the LARS artificial ligaments from June 2006.There were 25 males and 11 females,at age range of 22-51 years(average 28.3 years),involving 19 left knees and 17 right knees.The results of preoperative MRI of all patients suggested discontinuation of ACL,with average score of Lysholm on knee joint for 50.The operation was completed under arthroscope.While the locations of the femoral tunnel portal and the tibial tunnel exit were mainly determined by the C-arm fluoroscopy.The diameter of the LARS artificial ligament was 7.5 mm while that of the interference screw 8 mm.Results All 36 patients were followed up for a mean duration of 18 months(9-20 months).The average Lysholm Score was 52 preoperatively and 92 at the 12th week after operation.The clinical results were graded as excellent in 23 patients,good in nine and fair in four according to the Lysholm's classification,with excellence rate of 89%.Conclusions Arthroscopic reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament with LARS artifical ligament under C-arm fluoroscopy takes advantages of convenient operation,accurate location and satisfactory clinical effect.
5.Experimental research on the influence of iron accumulation on type H vessel in bone
Liang WANG ; Xiaojuan HAN ; Guoyang ZHAO ; Yu SHAN ; Aifei WANG ; Zhipeng LIU ; Bin CHEN ; Chen YU ; Youjia XU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2017;37(14):864-870
Objective To explore the changes of type H vessel during the low bone mineral density caused by iron accumulation and discuss its clinical meaning.Methods Ten 8-week old male C57BL/6J mice were used for experiments,and randomly divided into two groups:control group and iron group,and 5 mice in each group.In the iron group,0.1 g/kg of iron dextran was injected intraperitoneally once a week for 8 weeks.The control group was injected with the same amount of saline.The femoral and tibial specimens were examined by microscopic CT scan and bone tissue type H vessel immunohistochemical staining.Liver tissue from the two groups were collected for the content of iron by atomic absorption spectroscopy.All experimental data were analyzed with t-test.Results The content of hepatic iron in mice was significantly higher than that in the control group,which indicating that the model was successfully established.The tibia specimens were collected for immunostaining.The vascular area of type H at metaphyseal regions is 11.24%± 1.76% in iron group and 30.69%±2.78% in control group,respectively.There is significant difference between the two groups (P<0.005).The femur specimens were collected for Micro-CT scan,the value of bone mineral density (BMD),bone volume/tissue volume (BV/TV),trabecular thickness (Tb.Th),trabecular number (Tb.N) and trabecular separation (Tb.Sp) was (0.19±0.013) g/cm3,11.92%±1.199%,(35.66±2.684) μm,(2.36±0.429)/mm and (284.41±23.197) μm in iron group and (0.37±0.023) g/cm3,35.76%± 1.336%,(62.05±2.238) μm,(5.68± 1.039)/mm and (163.23± 13.203) μm in control group,respectively.The differences between the two groups were statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion Iron accumulation can lead to low BMD and suppress type H vessel formation in bone,which might provide a new experimental value for mechanism research on osteoporosis caused by iron accumulation.
6.Effect of Achilles tendon rupture line krackow downward legs after a plaster cast
Xin LIU ; Liping CHEN ; Wen LU ; Youjia XU
Modern Clinical Nursing 2017;16(12):32-36
Objective By discussing the Achilles tendon rupture line of two different methods of plaster fixation after operation,embodies the advantages of downward legs plaster fixation method when the new operation.Methods From January 2014 to December in the inpatient department for Achilles tendon repair in 34 cases as the control group,krackow suture after upward leg plaster fixation;from January 2015 to December in the inpatient department for Achilles tendon repair in 32 cases of patients as the observation group, the concept of krackow suture after downward leg plaster cast, 6 week of daily life were compared between the two groups at discharge and after the operation,the function of ankle and knee joint situation ability. Results At the time of discharge and 6 weeks after operation,the self-care ability,ankle function and knee joint function of the observation group were better than those of the control group (all P<0.001).The complication rate in the observation group was lower than that in the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion The new downward Achilles tendon plaster fixation is superior to the traditional plaster fixation method,can improve the patients'self-care ability,reduce complications,promote the recovery of limb function,promote early rehabilitation of patients.
7.Study on the iron accumulation-induced bone loss and hematopoietic autophagy dysfunction
Ye YUAN ; Yixuan FANG ; Gongwen LIU ; Yan GAO ; Guangsi SHEN ; Zhipeng LIU ; Keyu ZHU ; Miao ZHENG ; Qing BI ; Chen ZHAO ; Youjia XU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2021;37(5):472-476
Objective:Iron accumulation is related to the occurrence of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Meanwhile, autophagy abnormality of bone marrow hematopoietic cells is observed in hip osteoporotic fracture. This study is performed to investigate correlation between iron accumulation induced bone loss and hematopoietic autophagy dysfunction to explore the new risk factor of osteoporosis.Methods:Male iron accumulation mice model was established by intraperitoneally injecting ferric ammonium citrate. Serum ferritin and osteogenic indicator P1NP were tested by ELISA. Bone mineral density was measured by micro-CT. Femur and tibia bone marrows were collected for hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells proportion and cell apoptosis analysis. Autolysosome formation was measured by image flow cytometry. We used conditional mouse model Atg7 flox/flox; Vav-Cre(Atg7 -/-) in which Atg7 had been genetically deleted in the hematopoietic system. Bone marrow hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells were collected for RNA sequence. micro-CT scan was conducted for Atg7 -/- femur. Results:Ferritin level of iron accumulation mice was significantly higher than control group( P<0.05). Iron accumulation inhibited P1NP and induced decreased bone mineral density( P<0.05). Iron accumulation bone marrow displayed enhanced hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells proportion( P<0.05), with more cell apoptosis( P<0.05). Hematopoietic autophagy was deteriorated in iron accumulation bone marrow. Transcriptomic profiling showed up-regulation of iron activity in Atg7 -/- mice, with increased iron homeostasis and iron membrane transporter genes, including Lcn2, Tfr2, Slc40a1(Fpn1), Steap3, and Cpox. micro-CT revealed severe bone loss and decreased bone mineral density in Atg7 -/- mice( P<0.05). Conclusion:Iron accumulation induced bone loss is related to inhibition of hematopoietic cells. Hematopoietic autophagy dysfunction is associated with bone loss.
8. Bone cement dry prosthetic with internal fixation treat senile osteoporotic femoral fractures
Yu JIANG ; Xiaoxu RONG ; Peng CHEN ; Youjia XU ; Guoxing ZHU
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2017;55(3):224-227
Objective:
To explore the treatment of senile osteoporotic femoral fractures after using internal fixation of bone cement dry prosthetic.
Methods:
Twelve patients aged from 74 to 94 years with mean age of (84.0±2.5) years with internal fixation of bone cement dry prosthetic surgery who were treated at Department of Orthopaedics in Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Wuxi Second Hospital between May 2013 and May 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 8 male and 4 female, 10 cases of tumble and 2 cases of traffic injury. The fracture types with AO type included 1 case of A1 type, 5 cases of A2 type, 3 cases of A3 type, 1 case of B1 type, 2 cases of B2 type. The steel plate internal fixation with bone cement dry prosthetic method was chosen to treat senile severe femoral fracture. Postoperative observation of postoperative pain assessment, hip joint activity and walking ability were evaluated. Paired simple
9.Safety and efficacy of nimotuzumab combined with IMRT radiotherapy in the treatment of elderly patients with locally advanced cervical cancer
Yanhong ZHUO ; Youjia WANG ; Limin CHEN ; Chunnuan ZHENG ; Huiqin CHEN ; Yimin LI ; Pin JIANG ; Junjie WANG ; Yongbin LI ; Jianli HUANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2022;42(12):928-934
Objective:To investigate the safety and efficacy of nimotuzumab combined with IMRT radiotherapy in the treatment of elderly patients with locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted for 34 elderly LACC patients treated with nimotuzumab combined with IMRT radiotherapy or concurrent chemoradiotherapy in the Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University from June 2020 to December 2021. The efficacy and side effects were evaluated one and two years after treatment.Results:Median follow-up time was 13.3 months (6.1-24.3 months). A total of 24 cases of complete response (CR) and eight cases of partial response (PR) were achieved after treatment, with an objective response rate (ORR) of 94.1% (32/34). The tumor diameters were (49.56 ± 19.22) mm before treatment and (19.61 ± 14.59) mm after treatment, with a tumor regression rate (TRR) of 59.22%.The 1- and 2- year progression-free survival (PFS) rates were 84.9% and 84.9%, overall survival (OS) rates 91.8% and 87.2%, respectively, disease-free survival (DFS) rates 91.8% and 87.2%, respectively, and the cancer-specific survival (CSS) rates 95.7% and 90.9%, respectively. The main adverse events included radiation enteritis, leukopenia, hypoproteinemia and anemia.Conclusions:Nimotuzumab combined with IMRT radiotherapy or concurrent chemoradiotherapy is safe and effective in the treatment of LACC.
10.Effects and mechanism of anaphylactoid reaction induced by nonapeptide activating mast cells
Xiaomin CHEN ; Na LIU ; Lina ZHANG ; Youjia LI
China Pharmacy 2023;34(24):2995-2999
OBJECTIVE To study the effects and potential mechanism of anaphylactoid reaction induced by nonapeptide IVQKIKHCF activating mast cells. METHODS Using human mast cell line LAD2 as subject, and substance P as positive control, the activation effects of 25, 50 and 100 μmol/L IVQKIKHCF on mast cells were investigated by determining the release rate of β-aminohexosidase, histamine release, and the contents of inflammatory factors; using MrgprX2-knockdown LAD2 cells and Mas- related G protein-coupled receptor X2 (MRGPRX2) high-expression human embryonic kidney cell line HEK293 (MRGPRX2/ HEK293 cells) as subject, the correlation between the activation effect of IVQKIKHCF and MRGPRX2 was investigated by determining the release rate of β-aminohexosidase, and intracellular calcium ion concentration. RESULTS IVQKIKHCF with 25, 50, 100 μmol/L could significantly increase the release rate of β-aminohexosidase and histamine release in LAD2 cells (P<0.05), and promote the release of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-8, macrophage inflammatory protein-1β and monocyte chemotactic protein-1 to varying degrees (P<0.05). After knocking down MrgprX2, the effects of 25, 50, 100 μmol/L IVQKIKHCF promoting the release of β-aminohexosidase in LAD2 cells were reversed significantly (P<0.05), resulting in an increase of calcium ion concentration in MRGPRX2/HEK293 cells. CONCLUSIONS Nonapeptide IVQKIKHCF can promote mast cells to release granular matter and inflammatory mediators by activating MRGPRX2 thus inducing anaphylactoid reaction.