1.Remifentanil for deliberate hypotension in intracranial aneurysm clamp operation
Pengju YANG ; Zhitao WANG ; Tieli DONG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2008;31(17):25-27
Objective To discuss the effects of remifentanfl for delthemte hypotension in intracranial aneurysm clamp operation,evaluating the feasibility and safety.Methods Twenty intracranial aneurysm patients undergoing occlusion surgery were prospectively randomized in to two groups:Group Ⅰ and Group Ⅱ.Group Ⅰ adopted remifentanil for deliberate hypotension and Group Ⅱ adopted sodium nitroprusside.The data were analyzed with SPSS 11.5 for Windows.Results Deliberate hypotension was achieved at the target mean arterial pressure(MAP)for remifentanil and nitroprusside respectively.During deliberate hypotension,HR in Group Ⅰ were lower than that in Group Ⅱ(P<0.01).RPP in Group Ⅰwere lower than that in Group Ⅱ(P<0.01).Blood loss in Group Ⅰ were lower than that in Group Ⅱ(P<0.05).Conclusion For general anesthesia in intracranial aneurysm clamp operation,using remifentanil for deliberate hypotemion is a good choice.
2.Advances in diagnosis and operative treatment of scapular fractures strategy
Fude JIAO ; Zhitao WANG ; Xiao MA ; Yajun WANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2016;32(5):478-480
Objective Due to the anatomy of the scapula itself is exceptional,fracture is often associated with other damage.So it is particularly important to evaluate the patients,physical examination,as well as the choice of surgical approach during perioperative period.By studing of the relevant literatures,this article reviewed the anatomy and classification of the shoulder blades,patient assessment,surgical indications and approaches,as well as the functional exercise.
3.Identification of Bupleurum L. plants by RAPD technology
Zhitao LIANG ; Minjian QIN ; Zhengtao WANG ; Yun HUANG ; Nianh WANG
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(12):-
Object To define the molecular characters of differentiating Bupleurum chinense DC., B. scorzonerifolium Willd. from their allied species B. marginatum Wall. ex DC., B. smithii Wolff var. parvifolium Shan et Y.Li. and B. longiradiatum Turoz. Methods General DNA was isolated from fresh leaves of Bupleurum L. species by CTAB. The random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) was used to identify them. Results Five Bupleurum L. species can be identified by primer OPA-1(5'-CAGGCCCTTC-3'), OPD-8 (5'-GTGTGCCCCA-3'), OPD-11 (5'-AGCGCCATTG-3'). Conclusion The method of RAPD can be used to identify the Bupleurum L. species and its allied species.
4.Effects of gene interference binding immunoglobulin protein on stimulation of osteoblast differentiation induced by fluoride
Zhitao ZHAO ; Chen YANG ; Yan WANG ; Guangsheng LI ; Hui XU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2015;34(5):335-339
Objective To observe the effect of RNA interference binding immunoglobulin protein (BiP) on expression of bone markers and keytranscription factors in osteoblast exposed to fluoride.Methods MC3T3-E1 cells were used as osteoblast model in vitro.The cell viability was test with cell counting Kit-8 after cells were administrated with varying concentrations of fluoride [0.0 (control),0.1,1.0,2.0,4.0,8.0,16.0,20.0,32.0 and 64.0 mg/L] for different duration.Cells transfected with small interfering RNA (siRNA) BiP were exposed to fluoride (2.0,8.0 and 20.0 mg/L) for 2 days.Real-time PCR and Western blotting technique were used to determine the gene and protein levels of BiP.Meantime,the mRNA expression of bone markers and key transcription factors was investigated by real-time PCR.Results The difference of all viability in fluoride-dose groups was statistically significant exposed for 1,3,7 and 14 days (F =46.7,118.6,214.6,325.6,all P < 0.05).Expression of BiP significantly increased in cells exposed to 20.0 mg/L compared to that of control (11.22 ± 3.25 vs.7.94 ± 1.31,P < 0.05).The expression of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) elevated in cells exposed to 2.0 mg/L of fluoride (12.81 ± 3.62 vs.6.86 ± 2.13,P < 0.01);conversely,it significantly reduced in cells exposed to 20.0 mg/L of fluoride (0.89 ± 0.17 vs.6.87 ± 2.14,P < 0.01).Cells transfected with siRNA BiP significantly decreased the ALP expression in cells exposed to fluoride compared to that of cells only exposed to the same concentration of fluorine (12.81 ± 3.62 vs.7.43 ± 2.06;5.92 ± 2.38 vs.3.96 ± 0.21,all P < 0.05).Cells transfected with siRNA BiP and administrated with 2.0 mg/L significantly reduced the osteocalcin expression (4.29 ± 0.99 vs.1.29 ± 0.86,P < 0.01).Similarly,expression of runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) significantly increased in cells exposed to 2.0 mg/L.However,expression of Runx2 significantly decreased in cells transfected with siRNA BiP and administrated with fluoride.Cells transfected with siRNA BiP significantly decreased the Runx2 expression in cells exposed to 2.0 mg/L and 20.0 mg/L compared to that of cells only exposed to the same concentration of fluorine (1.13 ± 0.22 vs.6.61 ± 0.48;0.02 ± 0.02 vs.1.50 ± 0.38,all P < 0.01).As the downstream of Runx2,the expression of osterix in cells treated with different concentrations of fluoride was similar to that of Runx2.Conclusion BiP is not directly involved in the process of osteoblast differentiation induced by fluoride;instead,it affects the expression of bone markers and key transcription factors in osteoblast exposed to fluoride.
5.Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and its relationship with the chemotherapy effect and the prognosis in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Ming ZHU ; Yanli LI ; Zhitao WANG ; Qianshan TAO ; Zhimin ZHAI
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2015;24(8):460-463
Objective To explore the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and its relationship with the effect of chemotherapy and prognosis in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).Methods The clinicopathological characteristics and outcome of 51 patients with DLBCL diagnosed by pathological biopsy and immunohistochemistry who received CHOP or R-CHOP regimen were collected and reviewed.According to the median of NLR,the patients were divided into low NLR group (NLR≤2.32) and high NLR group (NLR>2.32).The prognostic influence of the NLR on overall survival (OS) was studied by Kaplan-Meier method and Log-rank test.To evaluate the independent prognostic relevance of NLR,univariate and multivariate Cox regression models were applied.Results The complete response (CR) rates of the low and high NLR groups were 71.4 % (20/28) and 39.1% (9/23),respectively (P =0.02).The OS in the low NLR group was significantly better than that in the high NLR group (1,2 and 3-year OSs were 96.4 %,90.4 % and 72.3 % vs 63.9 %,52.7 % and 42.2 %,respectively,P =0.009).Univariate and multivariate Cox regression models analysis showed that NLR > 2.32 was an independent prognostic factor (P =0.016).Conclusion An elevated NLR before treatment indicates the poor effect of chemotherapy and prognosis of patients.NLR is an independent prognostic factor for DLBCL.
6.Changes in coagulation system and cytokines following intravascular stenting
Zhipeng LI ; Pengfei WU ; Zhitao JING ; Yunjie WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2007;0(44):-
Intravascular stent as a foreign body exhibits obvious reaction following implantation,such as activation of coagulation system and elevation of serum C-reactive protein,inflammatory marker.After platelet is activated,P-selectin binds to the glycoprotein ligand 1 expressed on leukocyte,and forms congeries on the leukocyte.In addition,interleukin-1?,interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-? are greatly secreted.The two factors are main reasons for restenosis following stent implantation.Studies on spiral CT angiography and transcranial Doppler sonography are important.
7.Treatment of Olfactory Groove Meningioma through a Unilateral Subfrontal Approach
Xiao CUI ; Zhitao JING ; Yunjie WANG ; Yijun BAO
Journal of China Medical University 2017;46(5):418-421
Objective To compare the operative results of removing large olfactory groove meningiomas(diameter≥3 cm)using either a unilat?eral or bilateral subfrontal approach ,and to determine whether there is an advantage in the unilateral approach. Methods Sixty?nine cases of large olfactory groove meningioma,treated in our department,by either a unilateral or bilateral subfrontal approach microsurgery were retrospec?tively reviewed. Removal grading,post?operative complications,and other clinical indices were evaluated. Results Total resection(Simpson Ⅰ or Ⅱ)was achieved in all the cases. There were lesser complications with use of the unilateral subfrontal approach. Conclusion Patients with ol?factory groove meningioma have a good prognosis when a unilateral subfrontal approach is used for surgery.
8.Anti-gamma-aminobutyric acid B receptor encephalitis:2 cases report and literatures review
Zhitao LI ; Wei YUE ; Ran LIU ; Jinhuan WANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2017;36(4):443-446
Objective To discuss the characteristics of clinical features,diagnosis and therapy procedure of Anti-gamma-aminobutyric acid B (anti-GABAB)receptor encephalitis.Methods Procedure of clinical diagnosis and treatment in two patients with anti-GABAB receptor encephalitis were retrospected in Neurological Department of Tianjin Huanhu Hospital and the characteristics of anti-GABAB receptor encephalitis were analyzed with literature review.Results In both patients,the clinical manifestations were epileptic seizure,which was a focal seizure at first,seconded by generalized tonic clonic seizure,with frequent attacks or epilepticus state.Significant cognitive and memory impairments and psychological and behavioral abnormalities were observed during the course of the disease.Abnormal MRI signals were found in mesial temporal lobe,with normal electroencephalography.Antibody against anti-GABABreceptor was positive in both cerebrospinal fluid and blood,and immune regulation therapy was effective.Conclusions The patients present with epileptic seizures,seconded by cognitive and memory impairment,often accompanied by MR imagingrevealed mesial temporal lobe lesion.And positive anti-GABAB receptor antibody is major characteristics of anti-GABAB receptor encephalitis.The patients often combine small cell lung cancer,and Immune regulation therapy is effective.
9.Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of the renal oncocytoma by CT and MRI
Zhitao WANG ; Zhixin ZHAO ; Lili JIN ; Jingfen MIU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2015;(8):1319-1321,1343
Objective To evaluate the CT and MR features of renal oncocytoma in order to improve the ability for recognition and ima-gingdiagnosis.Methods The CT and MR findings of renal oncocytoma in 12 patients proved by pathology were retrospectively analyzed.Results CT scans were performed in 12 patients,one of which was accompanied with the contralateral renal angiomyoliptoma.In all lesions, seven were in the right kidney and five in the left.The lesions were round or oval in shape with the diameter 1.5 cm-12.3 cm.On pre-contrast scan,the homogeneous density was found in 3,calcification in 2,and central scar tissue in 5.On post-contrast images,the parenchyma of tumor was obviously enhanced in the cortical phase.However,the enhancement was attenuated in the parenchymal phase.Seven patients underwent MRI at the same time,exhibiting iso-or hypointensity on T1 WI in 4 and heterogenous hyperintensity on T2 WI in 5.Dynamic contrast enhanced MRI demonstrated homogenous enhancement in 1 and heterogenous enhancement in others with delayed enhancement of the central scar.Conclusion Most renal oncocytomas show certain characteristics on CT or MRI, which are helpful for preoperative diagnosis and surgical therapy.
10.Current status of the application of translational medicine in the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
Ning MAO ; Zijian HUANG ; Zhitao LIN ; Bei SUN ; Gang WANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2021;20(4):466-470
Pancreatic cancer is a rapidly progressive and highly malignancy of the digestive system. In recent years, the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer has been in a slow stage of development, and the 5-year survival rate of patients remains very low. The main objective of translational medicine is to remove the barriers between basic medical research and clinical medical applications, to achieve practical integration between laboratory and clinic, and to accelerate the translation of the results obtained from basic research into clinical diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of diseases, thus promoting the development of life sciences. With the rapid development of the concept and technology of translational medicine, its application in the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer can bring new hope for effectively improving the overall prognosis of patients. The authors comprehensively analyzed the latest research progress of translational medicine in the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer in order to improve the early diagnosis and long-term survival of pancreatic cancer patient.