1.Ultrasonic microbubble combined with bevacizumab injection for choroidal neovascularization induced by phtocoagulation in rabbits
Xiao GONG ; Xiyuan ZHOU ; Zhigang WANG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2010;26(1):19-22
Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of ultrasonic microbubble combined with bevacizumab (Avastin) on choroidal neovascularization induced by photocoagulation in rabbits.Methods CNV was induced by photocoagulation with argon laser in 30 rabbits (60 eyes).All of the rabbits underwent fundus fluorecein angiography (FFA) 21 days after photocoagulation;6-8 hours later,3 rabbits were randomly chosen to be executed to having the immunohistochemical examination.Twenty-one days after photocoagulation,27 rabbits were divided randomly into 3 groups:bevacizumb,ultrasonic microbubble+bevacizumb,and control group;each group has 9 rabbits (18 eyes).The rabbits in control group had no interference treatment;while the rats in bevacizumb and ultrasonic microbubble+bevacizumb group underwent injection with bevacizumb or ultrasonic microbubble+bevacizumb respectively.FFA was performed on all of the rabbits 7,14,and 28 days after photocoagulation to observe the inhibition of CNV;immunofluorecence and Western blot were used to detect the expression of VEGF in retina and choroid.Twenty-eight days is the time point to determine the therapeutic efficacy.The expression of VEGF and the results of FFA were the sdandards of the judgement of therapeutic efficacy.Results Proliferaion of CNV to the retinal inner layer and the obvious leakage of fluoresein in the photocoagulation area indicated that the model of CNV was set up successfully.Twenty-eight days after injection,obvious fluorescent leakage was found in the control group,and the average fluorescent leakage in bevacizumab group differed much from the control group(t=16.2952,P<0.05);while the difference between ultrasonic microbubble+bevacizumb group and bevacizumab group was also significant (t=4.7955,P<0.05).At the same time point,the expression of VEGF in bevacizumab group detected by immunofluorecent assay and Western blot differed much from the control group (t=7.0327,9.2596;P<0.05),and the difference of VEGF between ultrasonic microbubble+bevacizumb group and bevacizumab group was significant (t=2.9724,17.1937;P<0.05).this experiment show that ultrasound combined bevacizumab intravitreal injection of the therapeutic effect of CNV superior to other groups(P<0.01).Conclusion Ultrasound microbubble combined with bevacizumab injection may improve the therapeutic effect on CNV by inhibiting the expression of VEGF.
2.The application of tension-free hernioplasty in elderly inguinal hernia.
Hui XIAO ; Shan GUAN ; Zhigang CUI
Chinese Journal of Practical Surgery 2001;21(2):82-83
ObjectiveTo summarize the recent therapeutic effects of mesh-plug tension-free hernioplasty in elderly inguinal hernia. MethodsAll cases were performed with mesh-plug case-hardened products, which are manufactured by American Bard Company. ResultsAll the operative procedures were performed smoothly. Postoperative complications were:6 cases of urinary retention,4 scrotal hydroceles,2 persistent wound pain,2 local lightly projections with foreign body sensation,2 hypoincisional haematoma. 1~24 months of follow-up were taken,2 recent recurrences were reported. ConclusionMesh-plug tension-free hernioplasty is a perfect surgical operation. Its main characteristics are:simple performance, less trauma, tension-free, time-saving, good recent therapeutic effect, and fewer recent recurrence. It is especially suitable to the elderly patients and/or Patients with other diseases.
3.The effect of ADP-ribosylation factor antagonist on alkali-burn induced corneal neovascularization
Gaoqin, LIU ; Jing, WU ; Zhigang, CHEN ; Yanhui, XIAO ; Peirong, LU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2014;32(2):101-106
Background Corneal neovascularization (CNV) is one of the causes of corneal blindness.Studies showed that ADP-ribosylation factor (ARF) can regulate the growth of tumor cells,and inhibiting ARF will decrease angiogenesis.However,whether ARF antagonist plays an action on CNV is unclear.Objective The aim of this study was to explore the effect and mechanism of ARF inhibitor on alkali-burn induced CNV.Methods Sixty clean male BABL/c mice aged 7-8 weeks were divided into PBS group and ARF antagonist group according to randomized number table.CNV models were induced by NaOH burn method in all the mice.ARF at the concentration of 0.5 g/L(0.5 ml) was intraperitoneally injected 3 times per week for 1 week followed the induction of CNV in the ARF antagonist group,and 0.5 ml PBS was used in the PBS group.CNV was examined 2,4,7,14 days after injection by the slit lamp microscope and the CNV related area in the cornea was calculated.Betore modeling(0 day) and 4,7,14 days after modeling,real-time PCR and Western blot were used to analyze the expressions of ARF mRNA and protein in the corneas.Forteen days after modeling,the expression of the CD31 in the CNV was detected using immnofluorescence of corneal whole mount;the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) in the cornea was assayed by Western blot.Cellular wound scratch test was employed to evaluate the effects of ARF antagonist on proliferation and migration of human retinal vascular endothelial cells (RECs).All animal experiments were done in accordance with the ARVO Statement for the Use of Animals in Ophthalmic and Vision Research and Guideline for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals on the the Soochow University Animal Care Committee.Results ARF mRNA and protein were expressed in the mice corneas in both the PBS group and the ARF antagonist group at various time points.The expression of ARF mRNA in mice corneas was enhanced with the lapse of the time (Ftime =65.17,P =0.00),but no significant difference was found among the groups (Fsroup =1.98,P=0.18).There was also significant difference in the expression of ARF protein in mice corneas at different time points in the ARF antagonist group (F =10.77,P =0.00).The related CNV area was 0.45±0.05 in the ARF antagonist group,and that in the PBS group was 0.72±0.11,with significant difference between them (t =-3.87,P < 0.05).The green fluorescence area of C D31 expression in the cornea was smaller in the ARF antagonist group than that of the PBS group.Expression level of VEGF in the ARF antagonist group was 1.20±0.21,and that in the PBS group was 2.47±0.33,showing a significant difference (t =-5.62,P < 0.05).As the increase of ARF antagonist concentration,the inhibiting rate of cell proliferation was reinforced among 10,100 and 1 000 μg/L ARF antagonist groups (F=8.47,P =0.02).Twenty-four hours after scratch test,the migrating distance of human RECs was (5.46±1.32) μm and (5.04±1.68) μm in the 100 μg/L and 1 000 μg/L ARF antagonist groups,respectively,which were shorter than (8.49± 1.18) μm of the PBS group (t=-2.94,-2.91,both at P<0.05).Conclusions ARF inhibitor can reduce CNV by down-regulating the expression of VEGF in alkaline burn cornea and inhibiting the proliferation and migration of vascular endothelial cells.
4.Isolation and culture of corneal neovascular endothelial cells and expression of chemokine receptors
Gaoqin, LIU ; Yanhui, XIAO ; Zhigang, CHEN ; Jing, XU ; Peirong, LU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2016;34(2):132-136
Background The pathogenesis and mechanism research of corneal neovascularization is of important significance for the prevention and management of corneal neovascularization.Some relative researches are being performed on non-corneal neovascularization-derived vascular endothelial cells, so the results are affected to a certain extent.Objective This study was to isolate and culture vascular endothelial cells from experimental corneal neovascularization tissue and detect the expression of chemokine receptors in vitro.Methods Corneal neovascularization models were established on 10 SPF male BALB/c mice with the age of 7-8 weeks by sticking the filter papers with NaOH on the central corneas, and then the immunofluorescence technique was use to assay the CD31 expression in corneal flatmount 2 weeks after modeling.Corneal pieces were made in 2 weeks after alkali burn and then were digested by collagenase type D.Vascular endothelial cells were isolated from neovascularized tissue by affinity purification using magnetic beads coated with anti-CD31.The cells were cultured on fibronectin-coated walls and then identified by immunocytochemistry.Reverse transcription-PCR was employed to detect the expressions of chemokine receptors in the cells.The use and care of the animals complied with ARVO Statement and this experimental procedure was approved by Soochow University Animal Care Committee.Results Corneal neovascularization occurred at 7 days and peaked at 2 weeks after modeling, and immunofluorescence exhibited the green network-like fluorescence for CD31 antibody in corneas.The cells grew against the wall 2 hours after culture with the polygon shape and large dimension, and the growth obviously quickened after passage.The cultured cells showed the positive response for CD31 antibody, showing the brown dye in cytoplasm,in contrast,the expression of CD31 was absent in corneal stromal cells.Chemokine receptors were positively expressed in the cells with the strongest expression levels in CCR1 ,CCR2,CCR3 and CCR4 mRNA and the weakest expression levels in CCR9,CXCR4 and CXCR5 mRNA,while CXCR3, CCR6, CCR10 and CX3CR1 mRNA were expressed with the moderate intensity.Conclusions Vascular endothelial cells can be obtained from experimental neovascularized corneas by affinity purification and express chemokine receptors,which facilitate the study of their biological properties.
5.Safety and efficacy of flexible ureteroscopy and holmium laser lithotripsy for the treatment of renal stones in patients with a solitary kidney
Yinsheng ZHANG ; He XIAO ; Zhigang JI ; Guanghua LIU ; Xuebin ZHANG
International Journal of Surgery 2016;43(9):605-609
Objective To investigate the safety and efficacy of flexible ureteroscopy and holmium laser lithotripsy for the treatment of renal stones in patients with a solitary kidney.Methods Between May 2014 and June 2016,Clinical records of 17 cases of stones in a solitary kidney who underwent flexible ureteroscopy and holmium laser lithotripsy were reviewed.10 of these cases were male and the others female;mean age of these cases was 45.8 (32-67) years.9 were on the left side while 8 were on the right.6 cases were with functional solitary kidney (with the GFR of the contralateral kidney less than 10ml/min),while 11 others were with anatomical solitary kidney (6 due to tumor,2 due to tuberculosis,3 being congenital).All cases underwent BUS,KUB as well as CTU to confirm diagnosis before surgery,with 8 diagnosed with renal pelvis calculi,5 were with upper or middle calyx calculi,and 4 were with subrenal calyx calculi.The mean ± SD size of the stones was 1.2 ± 0.3 cm.Clinical m anifestations were asymptomatic in 10cases,backache in 5 cases and fever in 2 cases.All patients underwent exams of CBC,urinalysis,liver and kidney function,coagulation function,ECG,chest X-ray as well as cleaning midstream urine cultivation after admission.Results Mean ± SD operation time among all cases was (74.2 ± 23.6) min,the amount of bleeding during surgery was 5-15 (mean:8) ml,duration of hospitalization was 3-12 (mean:4.5)days,ureteral stents are kept for an average time of 4 weeks after surgery.3 patients developed fever after operation,1 developed urosepsis;all these patients recovered after active anti-infection treatment.No post-operative complications such as fever,renal colic,hematuresis,ureteral perforation,active bleeding as well as sepsis were found among the other patients.The preoperative and postoperative serum creatinine had statistical difference (P <0.05).14 patients were proved to be stone-free by KUB or CTU.The stone-free rate after a single operation was 82.3% (14/17).Residual stone were found in the 3 patients,who subsequently underwent a second flexible ureteroscopy and holmium laser lithotripsy.The stone-free rate after a second operation was 94.1%.Conclusions Flexible ureteroscopy and holmium laser lithotripsy is a safe and effective method for the treatment of nephrolithiasis in patients with a solitary kidney with a lower procedure-related injury rate,smaller amount of bleeding,a lower complication rate and a shorter time required to recover after surgery.
6.The establishment and application of a time-resolved fluoroimmunoassay in detection of HBV large surface protein
Mei LI ; Hualong XIAO ; Jie LIU ; Zhigang HU
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2014;34(5):362-365
Objective To establish a method of TRFIA with high sensitivity and broad detecting range for serum HBV large surface protein (HBV-LP).Methods The monoclonal antibody of HBV-LP was covered on the microwell plate and incubated with HBV-LP in blood sample,then Eu3+ labeled antibody of HBs was added.HBV-LP in standard substance,blood samples of 66 chronic hepatitis B patients and 30 healthy controls was detected by the TRFIA and ELISA.x2 test and linear correlation analysis were used for data analysis.Results The dose-response curve of standard substance with TRFIA had good linear correlation (r=0.999).Normal reference range was established at 0-1.36 mg/L based on the ELISA results of 30 healthy controls.The sensitivity was 0.10 mg/L.The specificity was 100% (30/30).Correlation coefficient between the TRFIA and the ELISA was 0.800 9 (P<0.001).The positive detecting rates of the 2 methods were significantly different (89.4%(59/66) vs 77.3%(51/66),x2 =6.13,P<0.01).The recovery rate for HBV-LP was between 95.93%-107.62%.The effective detecting range(CV<10%) of TRFIA was 1.35-2 764.00 mg/L,and that of ELISA was 10.8-691.0 mg/L.Conclusion The TRFIA was established for HBV-LP detection with higher sensitivity and wider detecting range compared to ELISA.It has potential value for HBV screening and monitoring of antiviral therapy.
7.Typical function and application of Clinical Information System(CIS)
Xiaogang SU ; Lihui LIU ; Jing XIAO ; Zhigang REN
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2003;0(10):-
Clinical Information System(CIS)is a new period of hospital information system(HIS).The construction of CIS can improve doctors and nurses' work.The traditional CIS includes doctor-workstation,PACS,LIS,RIS,etc.By establishing clinical coding system,PASS,online information gathering system and PDA,the information quality and application level of CIS can be elevated.
8.The Value of Abnormal Hepatic Perfusion in the Diagnosis of Hepatic Abscess
Hao YANG ; Chiwei XU ; Renchuan XIAO ; Zhigang YANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 1991;0(03):-
Objective To research the diagnostic value and the relative factors of abnormal hepatic perfusion in hepatic abscess. Methods During February 1998~ October 2003, spiral scan was perfomed in 34 patients with hepatic abscess, of which 34 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma without portal carcinomatous embolus were randomly selected. Following plain spiral CT scan of the liver, arterial phase scanning was started at 20 s after contrast injection. CT findings were observed and the relative factors of abnormal hepatic perfusion of hepatic abscess were analyzed. Results Abnormal hepatic perfusion in arterial phase was seen in 26 cases, of which 18 cases in hepatic abscess and 8 cases in hepatocellular carcinoma, presenting as irregular patchy high density. CT demonstrated that formation of abnormal hepatic perfusion was related to the course of diseases, but not related to the location of the lesions. Conclusion Abnormal hepatic perfusion is another important enhanced CT sign and is valuable in the diagnosis of hepatic abscess.
9.External carotid embolization for the treatment of life-threatening maxillofacial traumatic bleeding
Zhigang LI ; Xiao WANG ; Wen QU ; Xuan LI
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2000;0(05):-
Objective: To expatiate the application of int er ventional treatment in emergency management of life-threatening bleeding follow ing maxillofacial and jugular trauma. Method : Three cases of ma xillofacial and jugular serious injury with life threatening bleeding were treat ed by external carotid arteriography and embolization at branch of external car otid artery. Result:External carotid arteriography and emboliza tion could effectively stop life-threatening bleeding of maxillofacial and jugu lar serious injury. Preoperation arteriography could define diagnosis and direc t the treatment. 2 cases survived after treatment and 1 died of blood lose durin g treatment. Conclusion:External carotid arteriography and embo lization is effective in the treatment of maxillofacial and jugular serious inj ury with life-threatening bleeding.