1.Radiotherapy of brain metastases
Journal of International Oncology 2013;(6):437-440
Brain metastases is a common cause of advanced tumors teeatment failure,and radiotherapy is one of the main treatment modalities.With the development of radiotherapy techniques,the survival and quality of life of patients with brain metastases have been significantly improved.Whole brain radiotherapy,stereotactic radiotherapy as well as the combination are the main treatment options,but the best fraction size,the most optional time and suitable patients need to be further investigated.Novel radiotherapy techniques such as simultaneous integrated boost have been a research hotspot.
2.The Current Status and Perspectives of Research on Pharmaceut ical Preparations
Ying WANG ; Zhifen PENG ; Haihui WANG
Herald of Medicine 2001;(1):55-56
Objective: To improve on the theories of pharm aceutics. Methods: Explore the research methodology, pers pectives and direction of the pharmaceutical preparations. Results: The DDS has many advantages and great potential for development. Conclusion: Numerous new pharmaceutical preparations will be developed in the near future. The potential of the modern pharmaceutical prepar ations is immeasurable.
3.Effects of insulin on the DNA synthesis and cell cycle of human periodontal ligament cells cultured in vitro
Guangying DONG ; Zhifen WU ; Qintao WANG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2001;0(03):-
Objective: To investigate the effects of insulin on the DNA synthesis and cell cycle distribution of human periodontal ligament cells (PDLs). Methods:PDLs were treated with insulin at the doses (U/L) of 0.01~1 000 for 72 h,DNA synthesis of the cells was measured by 3H-TdR incorporation and cell cycle distribution was studied by flow cytometer. Results : Insulin at 1 U/L to 1 000 U/L showed a significant concentration dependent stimulation of 3H thymidine uptake, and the effect of insulin at 100 ~ 1 000 U/L were not statistically different from that at 10 U/L. The percentage of PDL cells in G1 phase during exponential growth was decreased by insulin, while that in S phase and (G2+M) was increased in experimental group. Conclusion: Insulin increases DNA synthesis of PDL cells ,and stimulates the transformation of cells from G1 to S phase.
4.Effects of collagen membrane in the treatment of class Ⅱ-Ⅲ furcation defects
Guoqiang ZHU ; Zhifen WU ; Qintao WANG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2001;0(03):-
Objective: To evaluate the effects of guided tissue regeneration(GTR) in the treatment of degree Ⅱ-Ⅲ furcation defects with collagen membranes.Methods: 11 sites with Ⅱ-Ⅲ furcation defects were treated with collagen membranes(group of GTR); 10 sites received flap operation(group of FO). Clinical indexes, radiographs and gingival crevicular fluid(GCF) was collected before surgery and 3 months after treatment. Alkaline phosphatase(ALP) in GCF was measured. The data were analyzed statistically. Results: 3 months after surgery, the clinical parameters of PD, PFD and AL were decreased(P0.05). The decreace of the clinical parameters measured in group GTR was more than that in group FO(P
5.Chenges and its significance of the levels of serum cytokines and C-reactive protein in patients with cerebral infarction
Junxiang WEI ; Zhifen WANG ; Shigang ZHAO
Journal of Clinical Neurology 1995;0(04):-
Objective To observe the changes and its significance of the levels of serum cytokines——interleukin-(IL)1?,IL-6,tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-? and C-reactive protein(CRP) in patients with cerebral infarction(CI).Methods The serum IL-1?,IL-6 and TNF-? level were detected by radioimmunnoassay and serum CRP level by immunoturbidimetry in 30 CI patients with DM(DMCI group),30 CI patients without DM(NDMCI group),20 patients with DM(DM group) and 20 normol controls(NC group).The situation of CI patients were assessed by modified Edinburgh-Scandinavian stroke scale(ESSS).Results The serum levels of IL-1? [(0.60?0.04)ng/ml,(0.33?0.03)ng/ml,(0.30?0.02)ng/ml],IL-6 [(231.07?7.68)pg/ml,(141.34?6.50)pg/ml,(118.92?5.82) pg/ml],TNF-?[(2.70?0.11)ng/ml,(1.85?0.11)ng/ml,(1.21?0.13) ng/ml] and CRP [(7.44?0.26),g/L,(4.67?0.21)mg/L,(4.54?0.24)mg/L] in DMCI group,NDMCI group and DM group were significantly higher than those in NC group [(0.20?0.03)ng/ml,(60.99?5.98)pg/ml,(0.70?0.10) ng/ml,(3.83?0.14) mg/L](all P
6.The effects of low frequency electrical nerve stimulation on sensory and motor function in patients with hemiplegia and hemianesthesia caused by acute cerebral infarction
Guoping YAN ; Dawei ZANG ; Zhifen WANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2009;31(6):397-399
Objective To observe the effects of low frequency electrical nerve stimulation on sensory and motor functioning in patients with hemiplegia and hemianesthesia caused by acute cerebral infarction.Methods Sixty-one acute cerebral infarction patients with both hemiplegia and hemianesthesia were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group.Thirty patients in the control group received conventional treatment.Thirty-one patients in the treatment group were treated with low frequency electrical stimulation of the peripheral nerves of the affected extremities in addition to the conventional treatment.Sensory function,motor function and performance in the activities of daily living(ADL)were evaluated before and 14 days after treatment.Results Sensory function,motor function and ADL performance in both groups improved significantly over the 14 days.Furthermore,the difference between the two groups after treatment was significant.Conclusion Low frequency electrical nerve stimulation can improve sensory function,motor function and ADL performance in acute cerebral infarction patients with both hemiplegia and hemianesthesia.
7.Evaluation of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane in guided periodontal tissue regeneration with scanning electron microscope
Guoqiang ZHU ; Zhifen WU ; Qingtao WANG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2001;17(2):141-143
Objective: To evaluate the effects of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) barrier membrane in guided periodontal tissue regeneration(GTR) . Methods:Nine patients with Ⅱ~Ⅲ furcation lesions were treated by guided tissue regeneration using ePTFE membrane. The membrane was retrieved 5 weeks after operation and examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) . Results:Large amount of lymphocytes were found on the external upper surfaces of ePTFE, with a little bacteria. The external lower surface of ePTFE was full of fibrocytes, red blood cells and lymphocytes.Conclusion:ePTFE membrane is biocompatible and can close the primary wound over a barrier which stops the downgrowth of junctional epithelium at the early stage of periodontal tissue repair after operation.
8.Relationship between delta opioid receptors and activity of glycogen synthase kinase-3β in spinal cord during hyperalgesia induced by remifentanil in a rat model of incisional pain
Yuan YUAN ; Zhifen WANG ; Yonghao YU ; Guolin WANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2015;35(3):336-339
Objective To evaluate the relationship between delta opioid receptors (DORs) and activity of glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β) in the spinal cord during hyperalgesia induced by remifentanil in a rat model of incisional pain (IP).Methods Twenty-four male Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 240-260 g,weighing 2-3 months,were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =8 each) using a random number table:control group (group C),remifentanil+IP group (group R+I) and DOR antagonist naltrindole group (group N).A 1-cm longitudinal incision was made in the plantar surface of the left hindpaw in anesthetized rats.In group C,the equal volume of normal saline was injected intraperitoneally,and normal saline was then infused for 60 min at the same rate.In group R+I,the equal volume of normal saline was injected intraperitoneally,remifentanil was infused for 60 min at 1.2 μg · kg-1 · min-1,and IP was produced immediately after onset of remifentanil infusion.In group N,naltrindole 0.1 mg/kg was injected intraperitoneally,remifentanil was infused for 60 min at 1.2 μg · kg-1 · min-1,and IP was produced immediately after onset of remifentanil infusion.At 24 h before infusion of normal saline or remifentanil and 2,6,24 and 48 h after iv administration (T0-4),the mechanical paw withdrawal threshold (MWT) and thermal paw withdrawal latency (TWL) were measured.The rats were sacrificed after the last measurement of pain threshold,the lumbar segment (L4-6) of the spinal cord was removed for determination of the expression of GSK-3β,phosphor-GSK-3β (pGSK-3β) (by Western blot) and GSK-3β mRNA (realtime PCR).The ratio of pGSK-3β /GSK-3β was calculated.Results Compared with group C,the MWT was significantly decreased,and the TWL was shortened at T1 4,the expression of GSK-3β,pGSK-3β and GSK-3β mRNA was up-regulated,and pGSK-3β/GSK-3β ratio was decreased in R + I and N groups.Compared with group R + I,thc MWT was significantly incrcased,and the TWL was prolonged at T1-4,the expression of GSK-3β,pGSK-3β and GSK-3β rmRNA was down-regulated,and pGSK-3β/GSK-3β ratio was increased in group N.Conclusion Activation of DOR is involved in enhancement of activity of GSK-3β in the spinal cord during hyperalgesia induced by remifentanil in a rat model of IP.
9.SRAP Analysis of genetic diversity about germplasm in Salvia miltiorrhiza from different sources
Weiting WANG ; Chenggang SHAN ; Dapeng NI ; Zhifen WANG
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(04):-
Objective To solve the key problem on classification and identification of Salvia miltiorrhiza,which was urgently needed to be solved in breeding of S. miltiorrhiza. Methods Sequence-related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) was carried out to analyze the genetic variation of 48 germplasm in S. miltiorrhiza from different sources. Results The data showd that 120 alleles had been found using 15 pairs of primer which had been selected from 100 pairs. Unweighted pair-group method with arithmetical averages (UPGMA) cluster analysis was used to classify the germplasm of S. miltiorrhiza. Two groups could be divided and three subgroups were contained in every group. Conclusion A complex relationship exists between the genetic distance and space distance of differernt S. miltiorrhiza. The genetic diversity in different geographical populations of S. miltiorrhiza in China is rich. The results show that the genetic distance of different germplasm will increase with the stage of domestication.
10.Application and research progress of starch in polymer materials
Zhifen WANG ; Lin FANG ; Kexi ZHANG ; Xin FU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2008;12(19):3789-3792
Starch a natural polymer that is characterized by cheap, regenerative, and good biodegradation is generally mixed with low density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystryrene to prepare degradable materials. In order to relieve "white pollution" due to undegradability of plastic materials, starch is mixed with polyvinyl alcohol, polylactic acid, poly-hydroxybutyric acid, polycaprolactone, chitosan, derivatives, and other degradable polymers to prepare fully degradable biomaterials. With gradual exhaustion of petroleum and progressive depravation of environmental quality, starch that is regarded as a reinforcing agent is widely used in rubber industry. Starch is characterized by hydrophilicity, difficulty in processing, and poor compatibility to plastic materials, rubber, and other polymers, so starch is firstly modified and then mixed with polymers to make starch. This study was designed to summarize the application of starch in plastic materials, rubber, and other polymer blends and to investigate the latest research progresses of starch in polymer materials.