1.Optimization study on clinical dose calculation in semi-field irradiation
Jingbin CHEN ; Tengjiong LI ; Zhixiao ZHOU
China Medical Equipment 2014;(5):27-29
Objective: A correction factor was proposed to improve the accuracy of dose calculation in conventional radiotherapy when filed matching technique was used. Methods:Use the linear accelerator with independent collimator to implement semi-field irradiation under different equivalent-length field. Measure the dose and compare it with the calculation dose. Obtain a correction factor which change follow the equivalent-length through data fitting. Results:There is relationship to indicate the correction factor increase if the field area enlarge;the calculation dose will be close to the measure dose, and the accuracy will improve by correcting;Conclusion:The clinical dose of semi-field irradiation can be calculated by an equivalent square field technique , and then multiplied by the correction factor. it is a simple method to improve the accuracy of dose calculation in conventional radiotherapy by using semi-filed correction factor when filed matching technique was used.
2.Investigation and analysis of the clinical blood transfusion reactions
Aihua LI ; Liping YANG ; Zhixiao CHEN ; Jinling CHEN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2016;(2):196-198
Objective To find effective measures to reduce blood transfusion reactions through retrospective analysis on adverse reactions of blood transfusion .Methods Statistically analyse the the occurrence of adverse transfusion reactions from Jan .2011 to May 2015 .Results The total adverse transfusion reaction rate was 0 .31% (136/43 874) .The adverse reaction rate of cryoprecipi‐tate infusion was the highest(1 .27% ) in all kinds of blood components infusions ,followed by whole blood(0 .56 % ) ,red blood cell suspension(0 .44% ) ,frozen plasma (0 .32% ) ,platelets (0 .27% ) ,leukocyte -depletion red blood cell suspension (0 .00% ) and washed red blood cell(0 .00% ) .When considering the times of blood transfusion ,the reaction rates of once ,twice ,3 times and ≥4 times were 0 .19% ,0 .27% ,0 .66% and 1 .24% respectively .The incidences of adverse reactions caused by different blood transfu‐sion were statistically significant(P< 0 .05) .60 .29% adverse transfusion reactions happened to people with a history of blood transfusion .The most common adverse transfusion reaction was non-hemolytic reaction which accounted for 62 .50% ,followed by allergic reactions accounting for 33 .09% .Conclusion Leukocyte-depletion red blood cells suspension is proved to be safer ,and could reduce the transfusion reactions .Leukocyte-depletion red cell suspension could benefit the patient who needs blood transfu‐sion more than twice .
5.Expression and prognosis significance of P16 in cervical cancer
Yue CHEN ; Xiaowei ZHANG ; Zhixiao DENG ; Weijian TAN ; Xiaojun HUANG ; Liangsheng FAN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2014;(15):2417-2420
Objective To access the expression of germ P16 in cervical cancer patients , find out the connection between with the expression in germ of P16 and the prognosis of cervical cancer , and discuss whether P16 can role as an indicator to predict the prognosis. Methods The pathological sections of all 74 cases were tested for the presence of P16 germ , using an immunohistochemistry technique. And the results were analyzed to investigate the value of P16 on the prediction of prognosis of cervical cancer. Results Of all 74 cervical cancer cases, there are 63 cases show positive expression of P16, with the positive expression rate of 85% (63/74). The positive expression of gene P16 is associated with the prognosis of cervical cancer (P = 0.041). The cumulative survival rate for two years of the positive expression set is 85.2%, and the negative set 100%, which is statistically significant (P = 0.043). Positiveexpression of P16 is closely related (P < 0.05) with clinical stages LVSI and interstitial infiltrates, but is irrelevant (P > 0.05) with TNM and histological differentiation. Conclusions We suggest that the expression of germ P16 is closely connected prognosis in cervical cancer , and it might be used as one of indicator to predict the prognosis of cervical cancer.
6.Influence of sleep deprivation on serum interleukin-1β level in rats with coronary atherosclerosis
Li TAN ; Qi HUANG ; Demei LI ; Lingling CHEN ; Yuxin ZHANG ; Zhixiao WANG
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2014;23(1):1-5
Objective: To explore influence of sleep deprivation (SDP) on serum interleukin-1β (IL-1β) level in rats with coronary atherosclerosis (CAS). Methods: A total of 96 healthy SD rats were randomly and equally divided into normal control group, CAS group, SDP group and SDP + CAS group according to number table; rats in CAS group and SDP + CAS group were fed with high cholesterol diet to establish CAS animal model; SDP group and SDP + CAS group received SDP through small platform with water environment. Radioimmunoassay was used to measure serum concentration of IL-1β; and serum concentrations of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) and low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) were measured respectively; above indexes were compared among four groups. Results: (1) Compared with serum IL-1β level of normal control group, there were significant increase in SDP group, CAS group and SDP + CAS group[(13.33±3.20) ng/L vs. (14.40±4.41) ng/L vs. (22.21±5.94) ng/L vs. (30.17±7.45) ng/L] (P<0.05~<0.01); (2) Levels of TC, TG and LDL-C in CAS group and SDP + CAS group were significantly higher, level of HDL were significantly less than those of normal control group and SDP group (P<0.05~<0.01), levels of above indexes in SDP + CAS group were significantly higher or less than those of CAS group (P<0.05 all). Conclusion: Sleep deprivation can significantly heighten serum interleukin-1β level and total cholesterol, triglyceride, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels, decrease HDL level in rats with coronary atherosclerosis or sleep deprivation.
7.A hydroponic cultivation system for rapid high-yield transient protein expression in Nicotiana plants under laboratory conditions.
Qianzhen MO ; Rongjia MAI ; Zhixiao YANG ; Minfang CHEN ; Tiezhao YANG ; Huafang LAI ; Peiliang YANG ; Qiang CHEN ; Xiaohong ZHOU
Journal of Southern Medical University 2012;32(6):772-777
OBJECTIVETo develop a hydroponic Nicotiana cultivation system for rapid and high-yield transient expression of recombinant proteins under laboratory conditions.
METHODSTo establish the hydroponic cultivation system, several parameters were examined to define the optimal conditions for the expression of recombinant proteins in plants. We used the green fluorescent protein (GFP) and the geminiviral plant transient expression vector as the model protein/expression vector. We examined the impact of Nicotiana species, the density and time of Agrobacterium infiltration, and the post-infiltration growth period on the accumulation of GFP. The expression levels of GFP in Nicotiana leaves were then examined by Western blotting and ELISA.
RESULTSOur data indicated that a hydroponic Nicotiana cultivation system with a light intensity of 9000 LX/layer, a light cycle of 16 h day/8 h night, a temperature regime of 28 degrees celsius; day/21 degrees celsius; night, and a relative humidity of 80% could support the optimal plant growth and protein expression. After agroinfiltration with pBYGFPDsRed.R/LBA4404, high levels of GFP expression were observed in both N. benthamiana and N. tobaccum (cv. Yuyan No.5) plants cultured with this hydroponic cultivation system. An optimal GFP expression was achieved in both Nicotiana species leaves 4 days after infiltration by Agrobacterium with an OD(600) of 0.8. At a given time point, the average biomass of N. tobaccum (cv. Yuyan No.5) was significantly higher than that of N. benthamiana. The leaves from 6-week-old N. benthamiana plants and 5-week-old N. tobaccum (cv. Yuyan No.5) plants could be the optimal material for agroinfiltration.
CONCLUSIONWe have established a hydroponic cultivation system that allows robust growth of N. benthamiana and N. tobaccum (cv. Yuyan No.5) plants and the optimal GFP expression in the artificial climate box.
Gene Expression Regulation, Plant ; Genetic Vectors ; Green Fluorescent Proteins ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Hydroponics ; methods ; Plants, Genetically Modified ; genetics ; Recombinant Proteins ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Tobacco ; genetics ; growth & development
8.Body weight change and metabolic index control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus under standardized metabolic disease management model
Zhixiao XU ; Ying WU ; Dandan HU ; Mengdie CAO ; Lei CHEN
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2023;39(4):327-335
Objective:To explore the relationship between weight change and metabolic control of type 2 diabetic patients after 1 year treatment under the standardized metabolic disease management model.Methods:From November 2017 to November 2021, 950 patients with T2DM in the Standardized Metabolic Management Center of Suzhou Municipal Hospital were recruited in this research, who were divided into normal(BMI 18.5-23.9 kg/m 2), overweight(BMI 24.0-27.9 kg/m 2), and obese(BMI≥28 kg/m 2)groups according to baseline BMI. The metabolic indicators and control rates were compared. The overweight and obese 599 patients were divided into weight reduction(<-3 kg), maintenance(-3-1 kg) and gain(>1 kg)groups according to weight changes by one year, and metabolic indicators and control rates were compared to analyze the influence of weight change on metabolic control of overweight and obese patients. Results:(1) The overweight and obese groups had worse metabolic control at baseline and the obese group was younger. After 1 year, the metabolic indicators of three groups were significantly improved. (2) After 1 year, the metabolic control was better in weight reduction group and worse in weight gain group. The control rates were increased in weight reduction and maintenance groups. (3) For every 1 kg reduction in body weight of overweight and obese patients, blood glucose, blood lipids, blood pressure and comprehensive control rate increased by 1.206, 1.046, 1.069 and 1.107 times, respectively. There was a positive linear relationship between weight reduction and metabolic improvement.Conclusion:Standardized metabolic disease management model promotes metabolic control in type 2 diabetic patients, especially in overweight and obese patients who actively lose weight. In the future we should strengthen the management of overweight and obese patients, enhance self-management ability, and manage body weight scientifically and effectively.
9.Analysis of D4Z4 mutation in a child with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy presented initially as mental retardation
Yang TIAN ; Chi HOU ; Zhixiao YANG ; Binbin CAO ; Wei ZHANG ; Wenxiong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2020;37(2):150-152
Objective To identify pathological mutation of D4Z4 in a child with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) presented initially as mental retardation.Methods Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Revised in China (WISC-Ⅳ) was used to assess the patient's IQ.Other clinical data was also collected.With genomic DNA extracted from peripheral blood samples,the child and his parents were subjected to medical exome sequencing and copy number variation analysis by next generation sequencing (NGS).The D4Z4 repeats and their origin source were determined by molecular combing.Results By the WISC-Ⅳ test,the child was found to have a total IQ of 41,with a speech comprehension IQ of 45,and perceptual inference index IQ of 52.No pathological mutation was detected by NGS.By molecular combing method,the child was found to carry a D4Z4 spanning 5.2 kb with a copy number of 2.Analysis of his parents indicate that the mutation was de novo.Conclusion The D4Z4 copy number variation may account for the FSHD and mental retardation in the child.The molecular combing method can be used to identify the number of repeat units and facilitate the diagnosis of FSHD.
10.Efficacy evaluation of zirconia crown on primary molars with caries defects
Shuman DENG ; Shanshan NIU ; Qi GAO ; Li ZHANG ; Zhixiao CHEN ; Meng LIU
West China Journal of Stomatology 2024;42(5):652-659
Objective This study aimed to estimate the therapeutic effects of preformed metal crown(PMC)and pre-fabricated zirconia crowns(ZC)on decayed primary morals in children,as well as to analyze the possible influencing fac-tors.Methods A retrospective cohort study was performed on the data of 192 patients(aged 3 to 8)in the Stomatologi-cal Department of Shenzhen Children's Hospital from October 2021 to December 2021.The decayed mandibular first molars were selected and restored by vital-pulp therapy followed by PMC and ZC,including 96 cases(96 caries)in the PMC group and 96 cases(96 caries)in the ZC group.Oral clinical examination was performed at 3 months,1 year,and 2 years after treatment,overwiewing the clinical therapeu-tic effects and periodontal status of PMC and ZC groups,as well as recording the crown integrity,gingival index(GI),probing bleeding index(BI),plaque index(PLI)and various prosthetic indices.Results No significance differences existed in the periodontal status of PMC and ZC groups at 3 months,1 year,and 2 years after treatment(P>0.05).However,the GI,BI,and PLI in the PMC group were higher than those in the ZC group at 3 months,1 year,and 2 years after treatment,and the difference was dramatically signifi-cant(P<0.05).No significances difference existed in various prosthetic indices(P>0.05),as well as in the GI,BI,and PLI,between the two groups(P>0.05).No significant differences existed in various prosthetic indices between genders after PMC restoration(P>0.05).The scores of girls in various prosthetic indices after ZC restoration were higher than those of boys(P<0.05).Pearson correlation analysis indicated an inverse correlation between age in the PMC group and the GI,BI,PLI,and FDI indices(P<0.01),rather than in the ZC group(P>0.05).Conclusion PMC and ZC can be ap-plied to restore deciduous molar caries.The periodontal status of deciduous teeth in ZC group was superior to that in the PMC group.The periodontal status of deciduous teeth in PMC group may be stable with increased age.