1.A QUICK DETECTION OF MYCOPLASMA IN CONTAMINATED-CELL CULTURE BY DAPI STAINING METHOD
Acta Anatomica Sinica 1989;0(S1):-
With the method of specific binding of DAPI and DNA, the mycoplasma contamination cell cultures are sensitively detected. In this way, the monolayer cells can be determinated if a certain cell culture has been contaminated by some mycoplasma. The process is simple and can be done within thirty minutes. This method can be widely applied as a routine determination for detecting mycoplasma contamination in laboratory cell cultures.
2.Effect of Tumor-derived Immunosuppressive Factor Produced by a HL-60 Cell Line (HL-60) on the Action of T lymphocytes and its Characteristic of Biology
Yejin YANG ; Yongmu HUANGFU ; Zhaocong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1985;0(02):-
Immunosuppressive activities have been found in the culture supernatant of four leukemiacell lines and in the sera of four patients with leukemia. The inhibitors suppressed PHA-p in-duced lymphocytes proliferation and IL-2 production and responsiveness of T cells to IL-2, butno inhibitory activity was observed in the culture supernatant of 2BS cell line or in the sera ofnormal humam. The culture supernatant of tumor cell lines was not cytoxic. The result of PAGEshows: the molecular weight of TDSF from HL-60 human promyelocytic leukemia is about87KD. It is protein in chemical nature. The synthesis and sercretion of TDSF were partially in-hibited by drugs of anti-acute non-lymphocytic leukemia.
3.Preparation of anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody-paclitaxel immunoconjugate and its biological evaluation.
Dong, LIU ; Yanjiao, XU ; Zichao, RAO ; Zhaocong, CHEN
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2011;31(6):735-40
Anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody (Sc7301)-paclitaxel (TAX) immunoconjugate was prepared and its specific binding to tumor cells was investigated in this study. Sc7301 was conjugated to TAX by the active ester method and then the TAX-Sc7301 immunoconjugate was obtained. After purification and labeling by Cyano-fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC), the specific binding of TAX-Sc7301 to HER2-positive tumor cells (SKOV3) and HER2-negative tumor cells (HepG2) was evaluated respectively. TAX-Sc7301 (20 nmol/L) showed distinct specific binding to SKOV3 cells rather than HepG2 cells. And the uptake of the immunoconjugate by SKOV3 cells was increased with the TAX-Sc7301 concentration (3-48 nmol/L) and the incubation time (P<0.05). It was concluded that the TAX-Sc7301 immunoconjugate is potentially applicable as a targeted agent against HER2-positive tumor cells.
4.Exploration of diagnosis and treatment for intracranial aneurysm
Su CHEN ; Jinxi GAO ; Rumi WANG ; Shousen WANG ; Zhen LIU ; Zhaocong ZHENG ; Xiaojun ZHANG ; Pengfan YANG ; Junjie JING ; Hongjie CHEN
Clinical Medicine of China 2008;24(10):1007-1009
Objective To discuss the selection of diagnosis for intracranial aneutysms,and to analyze thera-peutic efficacy of microsurgical treatment and endovascular embolizafion in the treatment of intracranial aneurysms.Methods 190 pailents suffeming from intracranial aneurysms experienced brain CT examination.37 cases detected by MRI.31 cases detected by MRA,134 were confirmed by computered tomographic angiography(CTA)or 3D-CTA,and 142 cases were confirmed by digital subtract angiography(DSA).96 patients underwent microsurgical treatment,4 of whom failed in endovascular embolization.92 cases underwent endovascufar therapy,2 of whom were embolized by ONYX,and the other were embolized by guglielmi detachable coil(GDC).Results 9 patients died,2 of whorn died of re-hemorrhage,3 died of severe vasospasm,4 died of pneumonia and other complications,and the others were cured.Conclusion CT is the first choice for the subarachniod hemorrhage;MBA could be a choice for the detection of intracranial aneurysm without hemorrhage,but is not suit for the aneurysm clipping.The size-form,relationship with patent arteries,and even the raptured point of aneurysms can be clearly demonstrated by CTA-and CTA can be used to the operation for intracranial aneurysms directly.DSA-especially 3D-DSA Call display the blood supply of the complicated aneurysms clearly,and can guide the treatment for intracnmial aneurysms directly.Endo-vascular therapy and aneurysm clipping seem like complimentary than competitive,patients with acute cerebral edema should try to undergo endovascular therapy,while the patients with severe vasespasm should be treated with microsur-gical operation immediately and resolutely.The ruptured aneurysms in multiple intracraniul aneurysm should be iden-tified correctly and treated in the early stage.
5.Preparation of Anti-HER2 Monoclonal Antibody-paclitaxel Immunoconjugate and Its Biological Evaluation
LIU DONG ; XU YANJIAO ; RAO ZICHAO ; CHEN ZHAOCONG
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2011;31(6):735-740
Anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody (Sc7301)-paclitaxel (TAX) immunoconjugate was prepared and its specific binding to tumor cells was investigated in this study.Sc7301 was conjugated to TAX by the active ester method and then the TAX-Sc7301 immunoconjugate was obtained.After purification and labeling by Cyano-fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC),the specific binding of TAX-Sc7301to HER2-positive tumor cells (SKOV3) and HER2-negative tumor cells (HepG2) was evaluated respectively.TAX-Sc7301 (20 nmol/L) showed distinct specific binding to SKOV3 cells rather than HepG2cells.And the uptake of the immunoconjugate by SKOV3 cells was increased with the TAX-Sc7301concentration (3-48 nmol/L) and the incubation time (P<0.05).It was concluded that the TAX-Sc7301immunoconjugate is potentially applicable as a targeted agent against HER2-positive tumor cells.
6.The effect of constraint-induced aphasia on language recovery and functional reorganization of the brain in Broca's aphasia after a stroke
Huixiang WU ; Weihong QIU ; Zhuang KANG ; Qinglu YANG ; Shaoqiong CHEN ; Guifang WAN ; Chunqing XIE ; Zhaocong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2018;40(7):503-508
Ohjective To explore the impact of constraint-induced aphasia therapy (CIAT) on language function and neural activity in patients with chronic Broca's aphasia.Methods Two chronic aphasics whose use of language was recovering after standard language therapy were selected to receive 1.5 h of CIAT twice daily for two weeks (30 hours in total).Before and after the CIAT they were tested using a block-designed picture-naming task,fMRIs were taken and their use of language was examined.Results The language function assessments showed relatively large improvements in the subjects' use of language after 4 weeks of conventional language training,but not much further change after 8 and 12 weeks.After the two weeks of CIAT,their language function improved further to a certain extent.fMRI showed increased activation in the left inferior frontal gyrus with or without enhanced activation in the left hemisphere,and reduced activation in the right inferior frontal gyrus.Conclusions Functional reorganization induced in the brain by CIAT was associated with up-regulation of the left inferior frontal gyrus or down-regulation of the right inferior frontal gyrus.Even the whole language network may have been modified.
7.Nerve root sheath plasty under microscope in patients with Tarlov cysts: an efficacy analysis
Zhaocong ZHENG ; Liangfeng WEI ; Liang XUE ; Yehuang CHEN ; Haiyun LIU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2020;19(10):1008-1013
Objective:To explore the curative efficacy of nerve root sheath plasty under microscope in treatment of patients with Tarlov cysts.Methods:A total of 41 patients with symptomatic Tarlov cysts, admitted to our hospital from March 2016 to December 2019, were collected; these patients received surgical treatment by nerve root sheath plasty under microscope and neuroelectrophysiological monitoring. The microsurgical efficacy was evaluated by changes of pain visual analogue scale (VAS) scores and lumbar Oswestry dysfunction index (ODI) before and one week, 3 months, and 6 (or 12) months after surgery.Results:The VAS scores and lumbar ODI of 41 patients one week, 3 months, and 6 (or 12) months after surgery were significantly reduced as compared with those before surgery, and presented a gradually decreased trend, with statistically significant differences between each time point ( P<0.05). The median of improvement rate of lumbar ODI was 72.7% (58.9%, 79.7%): curative effect was excellent in 19 patients (improvement rate of lumbar ODI>75%), good in 14 patients (51%≤improvement rate of lumbar ODI≤75%), passable in 3 patients (26%≤improvement rate of lumbar ODI≤50%), and poor in 5 patients (improvement rate of lumbar ODI≤25%), enjoying rate of excellent and good curative effect as 80.5% (33/41). Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage occurred in two patients without infection. Cyst recurrence occurred in one patient on the 3 rd d of surgery due to loosening of the suture of the access hole, and no recurrence occurred after the second surgery. Conclusion:The compression of Tarlov cysts on nerve root can be safely and effectively relieved by nerve root sheath plasty under microscope and neuroelectrophysiological monitoring; the symptom relief rate is high and it is not easy to recur.
8.Treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy with spinal nerve root decompression under microscope and percutaneous tubular retractor system
Liangfeng WEI ; Yehuang CHEN ; Liang XUE ; Jianwu WU ; Shousen WANG ; Zhaocong ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2023;22(4):382-387
Objective:To investigate the efficacy of posterior cervical spinal nerve root decompression under microscope and percutaneous tubular retractor system in cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR).Methods:A total of 38 patients with CSR, admitted to Department of Neurosurgery, 900 th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistics Team from September 2019 to October 2022 were enrolled consecutively. These patients failed in strict conservative treatment and then changed to posterior cervical spinal nerve root decompression under microscope and percutaneous tubular retractor system. The patients were followed up for (15.71±7.50) months, ranging from 3 to 36 months. The pain visual analogue scale (VAS) and Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) scores were recorded and the results of X-ray, CT and MRI of cervical spines were analyzed 1 d before decompression, before discharge and at the last follow-up. C 2-7 sagittal vertical axis (SVA) was measured and compared on CT reconstruction images before decompression and at the last follow-up. The clinical efficacy of these patients was determined according to the formula of improvement rate=([JOA at the last follow-up-preoperative JOA]/[17-preoperative JOA])×100%: 100% improvement rate was defined as cure, improvement rate>60% as significant effect, 25%
9.The relationship between muscle fibrosis and the hyoid displacement in dysphagic patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma after radiation therapy
Zhaocong CHEN ; Junyan CAO ; Yong YU ; Chun WANG ; Chunqing XIE ; Yaowen ZHANG ; Meng DAI ; Weihong QIU ; Zulin DOU
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2017;39(12):903-907
Objective To evaluate the relationship between muscle fibrosis and the displacement of the hyoid bone while swallowing among patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) after radiation therapy.Methods Twenty-six NPC patients with dysphagia were recruited.Shear wave elastography was performed to assess the fibrosis of the mylohyoid muscle.The horizontal and vertical displacement of the hyoid bone were measured based on the videofluoroscopic swallowing study,and the severity of dysphagia was determined using the penetration-aspiration scale (PAS).The correlation between the modulus value of the mylohyoid muscle and the horizontal and vertical displacement of the hyoid bone were analyzed,respectively.Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve were constructed to assess the diagnostic ability of modulus value for the severity of dysphagia above grade 5 of PAS.Results For patients whose PAS was higher than grade 5,the modulus value of mylohyoid muscle was negatively correlated with the displacement of hyoid bone,while such correlation was absent for patients whose PAS grading were less than or equal to 5.Sensitivity and specificity by modulus value to detect dysphagia were 80% and 81.8%,respectively,with the best cut-off value of 14.37 kPa.Conclusion The reduction of hyoid bone displacement can be partially attributed to muscle fibrosis for post-radiation NPC patients with severe dysphagia.The modulus value measured by Shear wave elastography could be used as a supplementary way to monitor the development of dysphagia.