1.The Characteristic Analysis of Mandibular Third Molar Space in Patients with Different Antero-Posterior Skeletal Patterns
Feng QIAO ; Zhigang ZUO ; Jian ZHANG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2014;(3):268-270
Objective To compare the retromolar space (RMS) between different antero-posterior (A-P) skeletal patterns, and explore the relationship between the status of third molar eruption/impaction with the different A-P skeletal patterns. Methods A total of 90 orthodontic patients (25-35 years old) were investigated from dental pantomograms (DPTs) and lateral cephalograms (LC). The subjects were divided into three groups according to their ANB angle:skeletal classⅠ, skeletal classⅡ, and skeletal classⅢ. Each group was subdivided into impacted and erupted subgroups. Values of DPT and LC were traced, and the following variables were measured including mandibular body length, third molar angulation and ret-romolar space width. Results The retromolar space width was significantly smaller in classⅡsubjects than that in classⅢsubjects, and RMS was significantly smaller in impacted group than that in erupted group, respectively (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the mandibular angle in erupted subgroup (P<0.05). There was a smaller mandibular body length in impacted subjects (P<0.05). Conclusion There is a relationship between different morphological characteristics of sagittal skeletal pattern and the impacted status. Patients with shorter mandibular body length and decreased RMS width are more inclined to impaction.
2.Progresses of ultrasound in evaluation of myocardial function for sick sinus syndrome
Xue FENG ; Min LU ; Zhigang WANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2017;14(7):444-447
Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a disease of multiple arrhythmias and symptoms.It has great impact on patients in the quality of life for the symptoms of high incidence.The asynchrony of myocardial electromechanical movement caused by the SSS electrophysiological changes are focused.The ultrasound can not only observe the electrical physiological activity,but also measure the mechanical movement caused by electrophysiological delay.The research progresses of ultrasound in quantitative evaluation of myocardial function in SSS patients was reviewed in this article.
3.The gene expression of cytokines in human tumor cell lines and specimens
Haiming WEI ; Zhigang TIAN ; Jinbo FENG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2000;0(08):-
Objective:To study the role of IL-2,IL-4,IL-6,IL-10,IL-13 and IFN? in pathogenesis of human tumor.Methods:The gene expression of 6 cytokines in human tumor cell lines and specimens were detected by RT-PCR or RNA dot hybridization.Results: There were predominant expression of Th2 type cytokines in 183 different human tumor cell lines and specimens.The positive rate of IL-4,IL-6,IL-10,IL-13 .IFN? and IL-2 in 183 tumor cell lines and specimens were 65%,70.5%,83.6%,61.7%, 12.6% and 22.9%,respectively.Conclusion: Predominant expression of Th2 type cytokines play an important role in the pathogenesis and development of tumor, may be related to the evasion of tumor cells from immune surveillance.
4."Reverse Immunology" and The Discovery of Immune-related Functional Genes
Chen FENG ; Jian ZHANG ; Zhigang TIAN
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2006;0(06):-
The completion of sequencing human genome creates a new era of biological science and technology. Although the sequence of the human genome has been known, it is still hard to rapidly explore the whole functional genes, especially, their interaction with each other and the meaning to the body. However, the "reverse biology" which comes into being in the recent years provides us a series of novel ideas and technologies for discovering new functional gene, among which the immune-related genes have attracted more attentions, clarifying how functional gene works and their potential value in application.
5.Diagnosis and treatment of insidious infection after the long bone fracture internal fixation
Zhigang KONG ; Haiquan YU ; Wenling FENG
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(22):-
[Objective]To study diagnosis and treatment of insidious infection after the internal fixation of long bone fracture.[Method]Thirteen patients with insidious infection after internal fixation of long bone fracture were treated with irrigation after debridment. Among the 13 cases 8 fractures were dislodged internal fixation and then were fixed with the external fixation. 5 fractures were remained the internal fixation and were instilled after debridment. All of the patients were given with antibiotics for 2~3 weeks after operation.[Result]All the 13 patients were followed up. The follow-ranged from 8 to 48 months with an average of 23.5 months. Among the thirteen patients 11 fractured-bone had bony union, one nonunion and one case had fistula, Infection relapsed in two patients.[Conclusion]Bone defects, fracture nonunion often occur on patients who have insidious infection after internal fixation of long bone fracture. These patients need to be operated. In slight infections fracture can be remained after debridement. Fractures with seriously infectious have to dislodge internal fixation and to be fixed with made according to its radiographic changes.
7.Expression of CXC chemokine receptor 4 in clear cell renal cell carcinoma
Zhigang ZHANG ; Feng NI ; Jiangong DANG ; Yonghui DOU ; Liang ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2017;38(2):88-91
Objective To investigate the expression of CXC chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) and its relationship with the clinical pathological parameters of ccRCC.Methods The expression of CXCR4 was detected by immuno-histochemistry method in 63 cases of ccRCCs,20 cases of para-carcinoma tissues and 20 cases of normal renal tissues.The correlation between expression level of CXCR4 and clinical pathological parameters of ccRCC patients were analyzed,and the clinical significance of its expression in ccRCC was evaluated.Results The positive expression rate of CXCR4(49.2%) in ccRCCs was significantly higher than that in para-carcinoma tissues (15%) and normal renal tissue (10%),and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05).The expression level of CXCR4 and the clinical stage and pathological grade of ccRCC were correlated (P < 0.05),and was associated with lymph node transfer (P < 0.05).The CXCR4 negative group overall survival rate [55.2% (16/29)] and the average survival time(46 months) was significantly better than the positive group [38.5% (10/26),32 months;P < 0.05].Conclusions The expression level of CXCR4 in ccRCC is correlated with the clinicopathological parameters and prognosis.CXCR4 is expected to be an important marker for diagnosis and prognosis evaluation of renal cell carcinoma.
8.Establishment and optimization of loop-mediated isothermal amplification for rapid detection of pseu-domonas aeruginosa
Qun LIN ; Jieyi FENG ; Jinhua HUANG ; Shaomin HUANG ; Zhigang WU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(16):2677-2679
Objective To establish a Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) for Pseudomonas aeruginosa rapid detection. Method 152 P. aeruginosa strains isolated from nasal swabs and 30 reference strains were applied. P. aeruginosa ATCC15442 was used to develop LAMP amplification and evaluate sensitivity and specificity. Results Sensitivity of LAMP was 103 times higher than PCR, with DNA amount as 132 fg. When LAMP was applied to 30 reference strains and 152 P. aeruginosa strains , the specification was 100% while iden-tification rate reached 94.7%. Conclusion The establishment LAMP showed a promising prospect in P. aerugi-nosa rapid detection.
9.Uncertainty Evaluation of the Determination of Lamotrigine in Human Plasma by LC-MS/MS
Li YANG ; Leting ZHU ; Weixing FENG ; Zhigang ZHAO ; Shenghui MEI
China Pharmacist 2016;19(5):854-858
Objective:To evaluate the uncertainty in the determination of lamotrigine(LTG)in human plasma by LC-MS/ MS. Methods:The uncertainty sources in the determination of LTG were analyzed and the uncertainty was evaluated and combined. Re-sults:The expanded uncertainty of LTG at low(0. 050 4 μg· ml - 1 )and high(1. 27 μg· ml - 1 )concentrations was 0. 005 18 μg· ml - 1 and 0. 066 4 μg· ml - 1 ,respectively(P = 95% ,k = 2). Conclusion:The uncertainty in the determination of LTG in human plasma by LC-MS/ MS is mainly caused by the protein precipitation recovery,matrix effect and sample preparation at low concentration, and by the matrix effect,sample preparation and repeatability at high concentration.
10.Factors related to choice of community health service centers in standardized training general practitioners in Shanghai
Man LI ; Zhigang PAN ; Shanzhu ZHU ; Libing SHAO ; Yan FENG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2015;14(3):181-184
Objective To investigate the factors related to choice of community health service centers (CHSCs) in standardized training general practitioners (GPs) in Shanghai.Methods Totally 152 GPs,(including those of Traditional Chinese Medicine) who completed the residency training in 2013 and signed employment contract with community in Shanghai were surveyed with a self-designed questionnaire.Results Among all the participants,113 (74.3%) attached the greatest importance to the salary level when choosing CHSC,58 (38.2%) expected annual salary more than 120 000 Yuan during the first 3 years.GPs tended to work in the city center(40.1%) or CHSCs near to their home(38.2%),mainly because of the job commuting (59.9%).Considering career development,the CHSCs with high level comprehensive service (51.3%) and with large population (5.0%) were more attractive.GPs paid more attention to the national demonstration community (57.2%) and CHSCs with member ofShanghai outstanding young physician training program(51.7%).In this survey,household register was the main influencing factor for choosing CHSCs,Shanghai natives paid more attention to the location of the community than those not Shanghai natives (61.8% vs.34.2%),more inclined to CHSCs that close to their house (55.3% vs.21.1%),non-Shanghai natives preferred authorized strength (51.3% vs.28.9%).GPs of Western medicine expected higher salary than GPs of TCM (x2 =13.648,P < 0.05),Males expected higher salary than females (x2 =7.799,P < 0.05),Conclusions GPs pay the most attention on salaries and tend to work in the city central area,prefer CHSC with high level comprehensive service and large served population.The main factor influencing GPs to chose CHSCs is the household register,the category of Gps and gender.