1.A new subtype of Hantavirus SN7 isolated from Niviventer Confucianus in Sichuan province, China
Zhihui YAO ; Guanmu DONG ; Yongxin YU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2000;0(02):-
Objective To identify the biological and molecular biological characteristics of SN7 virus isolated from Niviventer Confucianus in Sichuan province. Methods Monoclonal antibody, PRNT and PCR antigenicity analysis and genotyping of SN7 strain were performed. M and S segments of SN7 genome were also cloned and sequenced. The sequences were compared with those of other strains of Hantavirus. Results It was difficult to identify SN7 by using monocloncal antibody, PRNT and PCR. With sequence comparison, we found that strain SN7 had high homology(80.2%~87.1% of M segment and 76.6%~92.0% of S segment) with HTN type strains, and relatively low homology(70.0%~71.6% of M segment and 71.0%~72.2% of S segment) with SEO type strains. Strain SN7 was believed to belong to HTN type. Conclusions SN7 is a new subtype strain of HTN type viruses. It is possible that Hantavirus has immune escape in its natural hosts.
2.Endovenous radiofrequency ablation in combination with TriVex for treatment of chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremity
Zhihui ZHANG ; Shaomang LIN ; Yandan YAO ; Jianbin XIAO ; Baigen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2008;23(3):179-182
objective To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of endovenous radiofrequency ablation in combination with TriVex for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)of the lower extremity.Methods One hundred and fifty CVI cases(150 limbs)were randomly assigned to Group A(75 limbs)and Group B(75 limbs).Patients in Group A were treated with greater saphenous vein radiofrequency ablation procedures in combination with TriVex.Patients in Grpup B were treated with greater saphenous vein traditional stripping operation in combination with TriVex.The short-term results in hospital and patient self-assessment for the operation at postoperative 4 week were compared with each other:The changes of CEAP classification and venous clinical severity score(VCSS)were compared. Results Operation time was(67±11)min in Group A versus(69-4-9)min in Group B(P>0.05).Postoperative pain,average hospital stay in Group A were significantly less and shorter than in Group B(P <0.05).The scores of selfassessment for the operation were(11.21±2.00)in Group A versus(10.52±2.08)in Group B(P<0.05).The change of CEAP classification and VCSS were statistically significant after operation in both groups(P<0.01).The VCSS decreased 4.6 ±2.5 in Group A versus 4.3±2.7 in Grpup B(P>0.05).Conclusions Endovenous radiofrequency ablation in combination with TriVex for treatment of CVI are effective,less traumatic,of fast recovery.CEAP classification and VCSS are useful tools for assessing outcomes after the operation.
3.Impact of interaction of advanced glycation end product and its receptor on podocytes apoptosis
Qing YU ; Weijie YUAN ; Zhihui LIU ; Jian YAO
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2008;24(11):804-809
Objective To study the effects of the interaction of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and the receptor of AGEs (RAGE) on apoptosis of mice podocytes. Methods Podocytes were exposed to soluble AGEs such as bovine serum albumin (BSA), carboxymethyl-lysin (CML)-BSA, AGE-BSA and matrix-bound AGEs (AGE-modified collagen Ⅳ ), and to different concentrations of AGE, such as 10 mg/L, 50 mg/L, 100 mg/L. Apoptosis was assessed by TUNEL staining. Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) was used for the quantification of apoptotic andnecrotic podocytes after Annexin V-fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) and propidium iodide (PI) labeling. Apoptosis was described as the ratio of apoptotic cells to the total number cells under the high-power field, siRNA was transfected into podocytes through combining Dharmacon on Targetplus SMART pool siRNA reagents and Amaxa RNAi nucleofection kit. Results The apoptosis rate was higher in podoeytes exposed to either CML-BSA or AGE-BSA than that exposed to BSA. There was a two- to three-fold increase in apoptosis when podocytes were cultured in AGE-modified collagen Ⅳ as compared with native collagen Ⅳ. The apoptotic response of podocytes to AGE-BSA exposure occurred in a dose-dependent manner. Podocyte necrosis occurred only at the highest concentration of AGE-BSA(100 mg/L). AGE-BSA failed to induce apoptosis in podocytes transfected with RAGE siRNA. RAGE-specific gene knockdown did not significantly reduce the apoptosis of podocytes cultured in AGE-modified collagen IV. Conclusions The AGE-RAGE interaction plays a major role in the apoptosis of podocytes triggered by soluble AGEs, but not by matrix-bound AGEs. Reduction of AGE burden and RAGE expression may be important therapeutic approaches to prevent the progression of kidney disease.
4.Effect of mechanical ventilation guided by esophageal pressure on hemodynamics and oxygen metabolism of SAP porcine model with IAH
Haibin NI ; Weiqin LI ; Lu KE ; Zhihui TONG ; Yao NIE
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2013;22(5):487-490
Objective To study the effect of mechanical ventilation guided by esophageal pressure on hemodynamics and oxygen metabolism of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) swine model with intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) Methods By self-controlled study,SAP model was made by infusing sodium taurocholate (5%) into the pancreatic duct in 6 domestic swine.Mechanical ventilator mode was volumeassist control with tidal volume 10 ml/kg ; FiO2 40% and PEEP 5 cm H2O (routine ventilation) given to SAP model swine.After 3 h ventilation,pneumo-peritoneum was made with N2 gas to increase the intraabdominal pressure (IAP) to 25 mm Hg in SAP swine.Three more hours later,PEEP was adjusted as the measurement of esophageal pressure (Pes guided ventilation) to such a level that trans-pulmonary pressure stayed above 0 cm H2O during end-expiratory occlusion.During the investigation period,heart rate (HR),cardiac output index (CI),central venous pressure (CVP),mean arterial pressure (MAP) and pulmonary arterial wedge pressure (PAWP) were continuously recorded with the aid of Swan-Ganz catheter and ECG monitor,and oxygen partial pressure of artery (PaO2) and carbon dioxide partial pressure of artery (PaCO2) were measured by blood-gas analysis.In addition,systemic oxygen delivery (DO2) and systemic oxygen consumption (VO2) were calculated by using the data of blood-gas analysis of arterial and central venous blood.Results No swine model was subjected to barotrauma.After routine mechanical ventilation,there were significant differences in HR,CI,MAP,CVP,PAWP,Ppeak,Pplat,Pes,pulmonary compliance (Cstat),PaO2,and DO2 between SAP and IAH in swine (all P < 0.05).Compared with routine ventilation,however,PaO2 and Cstat improved significantly with lower CI and increased Pplat after PEEP adjusted according to measurements of esophageal pressure (all P < 0.05).The lactate decreased significantly after esophageal pressure guided ventilation (all P < 0.05).There were no significant changes in PaCO2,HR,MAP,CVP and PAWP in IAH swine after mechanical ventilation with routine parameters (all P > 0.05).Conclusions There were remarkable effects on oxygen metabolism in response to mechanical ventilation guided by esophageal pressure.In case of clinical application of mechanical ventilation,the results of this study are in favor of setting transpulmonary pressure according to measurements of esophageal pressure in SAP patients with IAH in an early stage.
5.Imaging Study of Acromioclavicular Joint Injury
Zhihui CAO ; Changsheng HAO ; Xiurong WANG ; Jing LI ; Jinzhu LI ; Xiaoqun YAO ; Mingwu LOU ; Guangfu YANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2010;26(1):67-70
Objective To study the imaging findings of the normal acromioclavicular joint and acromioclavicular dislocation.Methods CR films of normal shoulder in 68 cases and normal chest in 400 cases were collected.The distances of the acromioclavicular joint were measured,and the inferior cortex line of the acromioclavicular joint was observed on CR.MRI in 30 cases with normal shoulder,24 cases with acromioclavicular dislocation and 7 cases with shoulder impingement syndrome were also presented.Results The normal distance of the acromioclavicular joint was (3.36±0.44) mm.There was an arch line on the inferior cortex of the acromioclavicular joint for normal subjects.According to the Rockwood classification,acromioclavicular dislocation included type Ⅰ in 7/24 cases,type Ⅱ in 5/24 cases and type Ⅲ in 12 cases.The distances of the acromioclavicular joint were increased(>4.3 mm) in type Ⅱ and type Ⅲ,and the inferior cortex lines of the acromioclavicular joint were not continual in type Ⅲ.MR imaging showed that the intra-articular fibrocartilaginous disk,the capsular and acromioclavicular ligament structure were ruptured in type Ⅱ,and coracoclavicular ligament torn in type Ⅲ.Conclusion The distance and the inferior cortex line of the acromioclavicular joint are of important value in diagnosis and classification of acromioclavicular dislocation.MRI is the most significant method in diagnosis of acromioclavicular dislocation.
6.Percutaneous catheter drainage and negative pressure irrigation for severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) patients with infective pancreatic necrosis
Zhihui TONG ; Congye WU ; Weiqin LI ; Gang LI ; Luyao ZHANG ; Yao NIE ; Ning LI ; Jieshou LI
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2012;12(5):302-305
Objective To observe the clinical effectiveness of percutaneous catheter drainage ( PCD ) and PCD + negative pressure irrigation ( PCD + NPI ) for treatment of severe acute pancreatitis ( SAP ) patients with infective pancreatic necrosis (IPN).Methods Data of 71 IPN patients admitted from January 2010 to December 2011 were included and retrospectively analyzed.They were divided into two groups by the different treatment choices:PCD group (52 patients) and PCD + NPI group (19 patients).In PCD group,percutaneous pig-tail drainage catheter was inserted for intermittent IPN drainage,and in PCD + NPI group,negative pressure irrigation catheter was inserted for continuous IPN drainage.The indication for laparotomy surgery was no improvement after PCD or PCD + NPI for 3 days,or septic shock,abdominal cavity bleeding,digestive tract fistula occurred,the area of IPN decreased less than 1/2.Results The surgery rate of PCD +NPI group was 15.8%,which were significantly lower than that in PCD group (48.1%,P <0.05).7(36.8% ) patients in PCD + NPI group received endoscopic drainage,which were significantly higher than that in PCD (0,P <0.05).The time interval between initial tube placement and operation in the PCD + NPI group was (22 ± 11 ) d,which were significantly longer than that in PCD group [ ( 10 ± 6 ) d,P < 0.05 ].The difference of mean session and number of tube placement,number of laparotomy surgery,complications of laparotomy surgery in the two groups was not statistically significant.The mortality rate in the PCD + NPI group was 15.8%,which was not significantly higher than that in PCD group ( 13.5% ).The ICU days,length of hospital stay and hospital costs in PCD + NPI group were lower than those in the PCD group,but the difference between the two groups was not statistically significant.Conclusions PCD + NPI can effectively reduce operation rate for patients with infective pancreatic necrosis.
7.Efficacy and safety of a raltegravir containing antiretroviral regimen among human immunodeficiency virus infected patients on methadone maintenance therapy
Yao ZHANG ; Ronghui XIE ; Huiqing LI ; Lian YANG ; Xia LIU ; Zhihui DOU ; Fujie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2017;35(6):352-356
Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of a raltegravir (RAL)-containing regimen among patients on methadone maintenance therapy.Methods From January 2010 to November 2010, 30 virus (HIV) treatment naive patients who were on methadone maintenance therapy were enrolled from a HIV clinic in Kunming, Yunnan Province and a HIV clinic in Hengyang, Hunan Province.All patients were given RAL, tenofovir (TDF) and lamivudine (3TC) as highly active antiretroviral therapy (HARRT).Patients were followed up for 48 weeks to evaluate the adjustment of methadone dose, opiate withdrawal reaction, antiretroviral efficacy and safety.Results From January 2010 to November 2010, 30 HIV patients were enrolled from the two appointed HIV clinics.The mean age was 39±6 years, with 73.3% male patients and 97% Han population.Before the treatment, their mean CD4+T lymphocyte counts was 210 /μL.Ninety percent of patients were co-infected with hepatitis C.Twenty-nine patients who completed study follow-up were included in final analysis.Five (17.8%) patients reported opiate withdrawal symptoms and increased methadone dose 4 weeks after HARRT.At 24 weeks and 48 weeks of HARRT, the average increase of CD4+T lymphocyte counts were (136±71) /μL and (185±88)/μL, respectively.Among patients who provided valid HIV-1 RNA testing results, 82.6% (19/23) and 95.8% (23/24) of patients had undetectable viral load at week 24 and week 48.Six grade 1-2 adverse events were reported in 4 patients.Conclusions In this pilot study, the new regimen containing RAL, TDF and 3TC appears to be an ideal option for patients on methadone maintenance therapy, because of its limited impact on methadone dose and good efficacy and safety profile.
8.Platelet derived growth factor down-regulated sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+atpase to promote the phenotype modulation of human airway smooth muscle cells
Xiaohong ZHONG ; Yuanxiong CHENG ; Zhihui YAO ; Yalu YUAN ; Jing CAO ; Wenyan LAI ; Kaican CAI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(13):2133-2137
Objective To investigate of the effect and mechanisman of SERCA2 on the phenotype modulation of HASMCs. Methods HASMCs were starved for 5 days and divided into different groups ,then we observed morphology change of the cells from the microscope and detected a-actin、SERCA2 and p-ERK by Western Blot,cells proliferation was observed by CCK-8 method. Results Compared with the control group,PDGF could reduce a-actin of HASMCs and increased the cells proliferation ability ,TSG could significantly inhibit the effect (P<0.01), PDGF could also significantly inhibit SERCA2 protein and increased the expression p-ERK (P<0.01), while U0126 significantly inhibited the effect (P < 0.01). Conclusion PDGF may induce HASMCs phenotype modulation through the regulation of SERCA2 and p-ERK.
9.Practice and Discussion on the Program of Integrative Group Guidance for Asthma Patients
Kejing YAO ; Hongwei SUN ; Zhihui YANG ; Ling WANG ; Ping LI ; Na ZHUANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 1995;0(04):-
This paper introduces the program and process of integrative group guidance for asthma patients,as well as relative assistant psychological theories,aiming to provide necessary references for improving the psychological interventions in clinical practice for asthmatics under the guidance of modern medical mode.
10.Modified laparoscopic hepatic hemangioma resection
Dousheng BAI ; Guoqing JIANG ; Ping CHEN ; Jianjun QIAN ; Jie YAO ; Shengjie JIN ; Zhihui GAO
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2015;30(11):858-861
Objective To evaluate modified laparoscopic hepatic hemangioma extraction methods during laparoscopic hepatectomy.Methods From May 2009 to June 2013, 25 hepatic hemangioma patients were admitted for laparoscopic hepatectomy.Patients were divided into modified laparoscopic group with modified laparoscopic hepatic hemangioma extraction methods (MLH, n =11) and traditional laparoscopic group (TLH, n =14).Perioperative clinical parameters were compared between the two groups.Results Operative time (148.6 ± 18.0) min, time to removal of the HCH (15.7 ±4.6) min, visual analog scale pain score on the first postoperative day (2.3 ± 0.9), time to off-bed activity (2.5 ± 0.8) d, and postoperative hospital stay (8.5 ± 2.6)d in the MLH group were all less than those in the TLH group [(163.9±13.2)min, (33.9±3.1)min, (3.4±0.9), (3.1±0.8)d, (10.6±1.9)d] (t=-2.451,t =-11.800, t =-2.931, t =-2.156, t =-2.338,P < 0.05).There were one in the MLH group and two cases in the TLH group developing postoperative complications (P =1.000).Conclusions Modified laparoscopic hepatic hemangioma extraction methods during laparoscopic hepatectomy for hepatic hemangioma is safe, feasible and of good therapeutic effect.