Objective To research the clinical value of mechanical ventilation in the treatment of acute left ventricular failure.Methods Of 74 case with acute left ventricular failure,26 cases recevived routine treatment including nasal-catheter inhale of oxygen or veil inhale of oxygen and inotropic agent,diuretic,and dilation as well as sedative while the mechanical ventilation group were treated only with mechanical ventilation depending on the condition.The clinical indications,parameters of blood gas analysis and hemodynamies were compared before and after treatment.Results 18 cases from routine treatment group died(70.9%)and 5 died in mechanical ventilation group (10.4%).There was significant difference in heart rates (HR),central venous pressure (CVP),the mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) and some parameters of blood gas analysis before and after the treatment (P<0.05 or P

Objective To explore the optimal situation of labeling bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) with superparamagnetic iron oxides (SPIO) mediated by poly-L-lysine (PLL), and determine the most optimal protocol of magnetic resonance imaging according to the patterns of MR in vitro. Methods BMSCs were isolated from white rat and purified, incubated with SPIO-PLL complexes at the range of concentrations (0, 4.2, 8.4, 21, 42, 84 ?g Fe per ml medium). The labeling ratio and distribution of SPIO particles in BMSCs, and the morphological evidence of abnormal visualization were evaluated by Prussian blue staining, fluorescent microscope and electron microscopy. MTT growth curves and magnetic resonance imagings were obtained at the range of concentrations. Trypan blue exclusion test was performed to elevate the viability of BMSCs labeled with PLL at the range of concentrations (0, 0.05, 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0 ?g PLL per ml medium). Results The cellular labeling ratio was strongly correlated to the concentrations of SPIO (P

Objective To investigate the correlation between apolipoprotein E (protein:apoE;gene:APOE) polymorphisms and intracellular Ca2 + concentration in the early stage after astrocyte injury.Methods ( 1 ) The CDS region of three APOE alleles was obtained by using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Then, the recombinant plasmid pEGFP-N1-APOE was constructed and identified by sequencing. (2) Astrocytes were separated from APOE gene-knockout mice for immunocytochemical identification. The recombinant plasmid was transfected into the astrocytes with liposome-mediated method to screen the cell lines that could stably express APOE information. (3) Cell injury models were set up by scarification. Laser scanning confocal microscope (LCSM) was used to detect the dynamic changes of intracellular Ca2+ at 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours postinjury. Results Compared with the control group ( before injury ), every allele showed significant changes of fluorescence intensity of Ca2 + ( P ＜0.05). At 12 hours after injury, the fluorescence intensity of Ca2+ was weak, with no statistical difference between three groups ( P ＞ 0. 05 ). At 24,48 and 72 hours postinjury, the fluorescence intensity was increased progressively, with significant higher intensity in ε4 group than the other two groups (P ＜0.05 ). Conclusions The concentration of intracellular Ca2+ in the astrocytes carrying APOEε4 allele is higher than that of those carrying APOEε2 and ε3 alleles, indicating that APOEε4 carriers may activate Ca2+ channel and lead to aggravation and poor prognosis of acute injury.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the phenotype and genotype of a pedigree affected with congenital dysfibrinogenemia. METHODS: Liver and kidney functions of the proband and her relatives were determined. Coagulation tests including prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and thrombin time(TT), fibrin(ogen) degradation products (FDPs), D-dimer(D-D) and the calibration experiment of protamine sulfate of against plasma TT were detected in the proband and her predigree members. The activity and antigen of fibrinogen (Fg) in plasma were measured by Clauss method and immunonephelometry method, respectively. All of the exons and exons-intron boundaries of the three fibrinogen genes (FGA, FGB and FGG) were subjected to PCR amplification and Sanger sequencing. Potential influence of the suspected mutations were analyzed with bioinformatics software including PolyPhen-2, SIFT and Mutation Taster. RESULTS: The proband had normal PT, APTT, FDPs, D-D and prolonged TT (31.8 s). The activity of fibrinogen (Fg) in plasma was significantly decreased but the antigen was normal. Genetic analysis revealed a heterozygous c.92G>A (p.Gly31Glu) mutation in exon 2 of the FGA gene. Family studies revealed that the mother carried the same mutation. Bioinformatic analysis suggested that the mutation may affect the function of Fg Protein. CONCLUSION The dysfibrinogenemia was probably caused by the novel Gly31Glu mutation of the FGA gene.
Afibrinogenemia ; congenital ; genetics ; DNA Mutational Analysis ; Female ; Fibrinogen ; genetics ; Humans ; Mutation ; Pedigree ; Phenotype

OBJECTIVE: To carry out phenotypic and genotypic analysis for two Chinese pedigrees affected with coagulation factor XII (F XII) deficiency. METHODS: Plasma prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), fibrinogen (FIB), thrombin time (TT), and blood coagulation factor VIII, IX, XI, XII activity (FVIII:C, FIX:C, FXI:C, FXII:C) were determined with one stage clotting assay on a STAGO coagulation analyzer. FXII antigen was determined with an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The 14 exons and their flanking sequences of the F12 gene were subjected to PCR amplification and Sanger sequencing. The conservation and structure of mutant protein were analyzed with MegAlign software and PYMOL software. RESULTS: The APTT of the probands was significantly prolonged, while their FXII:C and FXII:Ag were significantly reduced. Genetic analysis of the proband has revealed three novel mutations in the F12 gene, including g.5972G>A splice site mutation in intron 5, g.8810_8814delGTCTA in exon 14, and g.6259G>A (p.Pro182Leu) in exon 7. In addition, a previously known mutation IVS13-1G>A has been found. CONCLUSION Four mutations have been identified in the two Chinese pedigrees, among which three were novel. Above mutations probably played a role in the defect of FXII in the two pedigrees.
Exons ; Factor XII ; genetics ; Factor XII Deficiency ; genetics ; Genetic Testing ; Humans ; Pedigree

OBJECTIVETo explore the correlation between F10 gene mutation and its phenotype in a Chinese pedigree affected with FX deficiency.

METHODSProthrombin time(PT), activated partial thromboplastin time(APTT), fibrinogen, FII activity(FII:C), FVII activity(FVII:C), FIX activity (FIX:C), FX activity(FX:C) were determined with a one-stage clotting assay. The FX antigen(FX:Ag) was detected with an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA). The 8 exons, introns and 5' and 3' untranslated regions(UTR) of the F10 gene of the proband and her family members were subjected to PCR amplification and Sanger sequencing. Suspected mutation was confirmed by reverse sequencing. Polymorphisms were excluded by direct sequencing of 100 healthy individuals.

RESULTSThe PT and APTT of the proband have prolonged to 16.1 s and 49.0 s, respectively. Her FX:C and FX:Ag were reduced by 27% and 56%, and her mother's PT, APTT, FX:C and FX:Ag were 14.8 s, 37.4 s, 44%, 34%, respectively. Her grandmother's PT, APTT, FX:C and FX:Ag were 15.8 s, 42.2 s, 31%, 45%, respectively. The results of her father and other family members were all within the normal range. Genetic analysis has revealed a heterozygous G to A mutation in the proband at position 28076 in exon 8 of the F10 gene, which resulted in a p.Gly363Ser substitution. The same mutation was also found in her mother and grandmother. No mutation of the F10 gene was found in her father. Gly363Ser may result in changes in the secondary structure of the FX protein and reduction of its activity.

CONCLUSIONThe g.28076G to A(p.Gly363Ser) mutation of the F10 gene probably underlies the FX deficiency in this pedigree. The mutation was discovered for the first time in Chinese patients.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the phenotype and genotype defect characteristics of a Chinese patient with hereditary factor XI deficiency.

METHODSThe activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), prothrombin time (PT), FXI activity (FXI:C) of the proband and his relatives were measured by a clotting method using automatic coagulation analyzer. FXI antigen (FXI:Ag) was assayed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Fifteen exons of the F11 gene were amplified by PCR and sequenced. Pymol software was used to analyze the novel mutations.

RESULTSThe APTT of the proband was significantly prolonged (70.3 s, reference 34.5 s) with decreased FXI activity (6%, reference 50%-150%) and FXI antigen (1.9%, reference 50%-150%). The FXI activity and FXI antigen of his son was 31% and 39%, respectively. Two heterozygous F11 mutations were identified in the proband, which included a G to T substitution at nucleotide 1296 in exon 11 resulting in substitution of glycine by valine at codon 400 (p.Gly400Val) and a A to T substitution at nucleotide 1691 in exon 14 resulting in substitution of arginine (AGA) by a termination codon (TGA) at codon 532 (p.Arg532Ter). Analysis using Pymol indicated that the number of hydrogen bonds has changed, which led to a transformation of the structure of the FXI protein. The son of the proband was found to be heterozygous for the c.1296G to T (p.Gly400Val) mutation. NM_13142 c.1691A to T (p.Arg532Ter) is a novel mutation based on HGMD professional 2016.4. Based on 2015 Guidelines of ACMG, it is PVS1 (very strong pathogenicity).

CONCLUSIONThe compound heterozygous mutations of F11 NM_13142 c.1296G to T (p.Gly400Val) and F11 NM_13142 c.1691A to T(p.Arg532Ter) probably underlies the FXI deficiency in the proband.

Objective: To analyze the phenotype and genotype of a pedigree affected with congenital dysfibrinogenemia. Methods: Liver and kidney functions of the proband and her relatives were determined. Coagulation tests including prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and thrombin time(TT), fibrin(ogen) degradation products (FDPs), D-dimer(D-D) and the calibration experiment of protamine sulfate of against plasma TT were detected in the proband and her predigree members. The activity and antigen of fibrinogen (Fg) in plasma were measured by Clauss method and immunonephelometry method, respectively. All of the exons and exons-intron boundaries of the three fibrinogen genes (FGA, FGB and FGG) were subjected to PCR amplification and Sanger sequencing. Potential influence of the suspected mutations were analyzed with bioinformatics software including PolyPhen-2, SIFT and Mutation Taster. Results: The proband had normal PT, APTT, FDPs, D-D and prolonged TT (31.8 s). The activity of fibrinogen (Fg) in plasma was significantly decreased but the antigen was normal. Genetic analysis revealed a heterozygous c. 92G>A (p.Gly31Glu) mutation in exon 2 of the FGA gene. Family studies revealed that the mother carried the same mutation. Bioinformatic analysis suggested that the mutation may affect the function of Fg Protein. Conclusion The dysfibrinogenemia was probably caused by the novel Gly31Glu mutation of the FGA gene.

Objective:To evaluate and share the novel method for recruiting participants in clinical trials of vaccines in emergency situations.Methods:To publish recruitment notice in local areas of Wuhan through websites and medium, and guide interested persons to log in to the“Clinical Trials of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Reservation and Health Declaration System”to appoint and register their health information. The "Health Declaration System" provides each volunteer evaluation and risk levels to preliminarily exclude those who do not meet the inclusion criteria. Researchers review the qualified volunteers by telephone, organize them to go to the vaccination site, and finally conduct a strict medical screening to determine the final subjects.Results:A total of 4 819 people and 5 132 people registered in the Phase Ⅰ and Phase Ⅱ recruitment system respectively, with men 2 912 (60.43%) and 2 887 (56.25%) more than women 1 907 (39.57%) and 2 245 (43.75%), mostly in the 20-39 age group, with 3 211 (66.63%) and 3 966 (77.28%). All 13 districts in Wuhan have interested residents to participate clinical research.The initial qualified rate of the Phase Ⅱ recruitment system was higher than that of Phase Ⅰ, with men 2 047 (70.28%) and 2 135(73.95%), higher than women 1 083 (56.80%) and 1 472 (65.57%); 440 and 689 people were reviewed by telephone in Phase Ⅰ and Phase Ⅱ respectively, and the number of verified volunteers was about 440 (35.00%) and 689 (67.20%); Of the 201 603 people who arrived at the vaccination site, 12 and 26 of them were positive for the SARS-CoV-2 antibody with an antibody positive rate of 6.00% and 4.31% respectively.Conclusion:The novel method for recruiting subjects in this clinical study is efficient and reliable, and the recruitment situation of Phase Ⅰ had set a good example for Phase Ⅱ but the medium-and long-term compliance of subjects and the separation of willingness and behaviors still need to be further studied.

Objective:To evaluate and share the novel method for recruiting participants in clinical trials of vaccines in emergency situations.Methods:To publish recruitment notice in local areas of Wuhan through websites and medium, and guide interested persons to log in to the“Clinical Trials of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Reservation and Health Declaration System”to appoint and register their health information. The "Health Declaration System" provides each volunteer evaluation and risk levels to preliminarily exclude those who do not meet the inclusion criteria. Researchers review the qualified volunteers by telephone, organize them to go to the vaccination site, and finally conduct a strict medical screening to determine the final subjects.Results:A total of 4 819 people and 5 132 people registered in the Phase Ⅰ and Phase Ⅱ recruitment system respectively, with men 2 912 (60.43%) and 2 887 (56.25%) more than women 1 907 (39.57%) and 2 245 (43.75%), mostly in the 20-39 age group, with 3 211 (66.63%) and 3 966 (77.28%). All 13 districts in Wuhan have interested residents to participate clinical research.The initial qualified rate of the Phase Ⅱ recruitment system was higher than that of Phase Ⅰ, with men 2 047 (70.28%) and 2 135(73.95%), higher than women 1 083 (56.80%) and 1 472 (65.57%); 440 and 689 people were reviewed by telephone in Phase Ⅰ and Phase Ⅱ respectively, and the number of verified volunteers was about 440 (35.00%) and 689 (67.20%); Of the 201 603 people who arrived at the vaccination site, 12 and 26 of them were positive for the SARS-CoV-2 antibody with an antibody positive rate of 6.00% and 4.31% respectively.Conclusion:The novel method for recruiting subjects in this clinical study is efficient and reliable, and the recruitment situation of Phase Ⅰ had set a good example for Phase Ⅱ but the medium-and long-term compliance of subjects and the separation of willingness and behaviors still need to be further studied.