Objective To research the functional and structural change in TgAP-PswePS1 transgenic mice after intensive light exposure insult.Methods APPswe/PS1 transgenic mice at the age of 6 months old were grouped for experiments,the transgenic mice were replaced by light insult device for 6 months,while the control mice were kept in normal conditions.After 6 months light exposure,the eyes of control and experimental mice were examined with electroretinography (ERG).The retinal morphology change was investigated with H&E staining.All of the results were quantified and statistically analyzed.Results In the control group,the amplitudes of a and b wave in the rod response were (18.33 ±3.53) μV and (107.58 ± 14.72) μV,while (64.80 ±7.57) μV and (178.76 ± 14.47) μV for the amplitudes of a and b wave in the maximum response;After treated by 6 months of intensive light exposure,in experimental group mice,the amplitudes of a and b wave in the rod response were (17.92 ±4.89) μV and (21.83 ± 5.51) μV;While in the maximum response a striking decrease was detected with a wave (18.23 ±4.44) μV and b wave (24.50 ± 4.49) μV,by compared with control group,the difference were statistical significant (all P ＜ 0.05).Histopathological analysis found significant loss of outer nuclear layer,photoreceptor out segment,whereas controls remained little change in the retina.And the retinal thickness decreased significantly from (181.32 ± 13.47) μm in control group to (102.34 ±9.38) μm after light insults in experimental group,the difference was statistical significant (P =0.017).Conclusion Intensive light exposure can cause the retinal structural and functional disorder in the AP-Pswe/PS1 transgenic mouse.

Objective To research the choroidal neovascularization (CNV)in TgAPPswePS1 transgenic mice after intensive light exposure injury.Methods Twenty TgAPPswe/PS1 transgenic mice at the age of 6 months were grouped for experiments.The treated groups of 12 mice were treated by a source of 10 000 lux cool full spectrum light for 6 months,12 hours per day;While the control groups of 8 mice were kept in normal conditions.The mice eyes of the experimental group and control group were examined with HE/Toluidin blue staining,the retinal structure was observed,and the number of CNV was counted.The expression of VEGF and Aβ were examined with immunofluorescence on the retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) flat mount.All of the results were quantified and statistically analyzed.Results After treated by 6 months of intensive light exposure in the experimental group,histopathological analysis has found significant loss of outer nuclear layer/photoreceptor out segment and outer plexiform layer as compared with the control group;At the same time,abnormal hypo-and hyper-pigmentation,vacuoles and disruption in the RPE layer,remarkable CNV were found in the experiment group by Toluidin blue staining,and the incidence of CNV was 18.75％.The VEGF expression domenstrated.a diffusive and deposition pattern along the neovessels which showed a significant increase of (6.59 ± 1.14) fold changes as compared with the control group.The difference was statistical significant (P ＜ 0.05).Then the Aβ deposits were positive expressed in the RPE layers after intensive light exposure treatment,and pathological deposition of Aβ in the RPE showed plaque like displayed by confocal Z-stack microscopy,and the drusenoid Aβ deposits were found alone with the neovessels on the RPE flat mount.The deposition of Aβ protein increased with (6.45 ± 2.93) fold changes as compared with the control group,and the difference was statistical significant.Conclusion CNV with degenerative changes in the outer retina can be induced by intensive light exposure in the APPswe/PS1 transgenic mouse.These results suggest that an Alzheimer's transgenic animal model might be an alternative animal model for CNV if combined with intensive light exposure.

Objective To establish the reference value of liver virtual touch tissues quantification (VTQ) values in healthy subjects. Methods Liver stiffness was measured with Siemens Acuson S2000 ultrasound system in totally 300 healthy subjects. The first one hundred healthy subjects received VTQ measurements in four parts (superficial and deep parts of right lobe, superficial and deep parts of left lobe). Then the achievement rate in different part of liver was calculated to choose the suitable measuring position. On the other hand, the reproducibility was analyzed with intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The last two hundred healthy subjects received VTQ measurements in the suitable position only. The reference value of VTQ was calculated using (x-)±1.96s. Results It was stable to measure liver stiffness with VTQ technique. The achievement rate was high in right lobe, and the deep parts of right lobe was the best measuring position. There was significant difference of VTQ value between males and females (P＜0.001), while the VTQ value was similar in different age groups. The reference value was 0.79-1.57 m/s in males and 0.74-1.40 m/s in females. Conclusion Liver VTQ value in healthy subjects are different between males and females.

Objective To evaluate the value of quantitative analysis of real-time elastosonography in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant thyroid nodules. Methods The elastograms of eight-six patients with 98 thyroid nodules were observed. The strain ratio of each lesion and the averages of those of benignancy and malignancy were calculated. With the ROC curve, the critical point of the strain ratio of different lesions was gotten. All the lesions were confirmed with surgery and pathologic examination. Results The average of strain ratio of benign nodules was 2. 18,while that of malignancy was 8. 48. The strain ratio of benign and malignant lesions were of significant difference statistically (P <0.05). According to ROC curve, the critical point of strain ratio between benign and malignant lesions was 3. 3. Conclusions The quantitative analysis of real-time elastosonography is a newly valuable technique of ultrasonography which is helpful in the differential diagnosis of thyroid lesions.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility of virtual touch tissues quantification (VTQ) technique in the assessment of liver fibrosis and to find the suitable measuring position of VTQ. Methods Liver stiffness was measured with Acuson S2000 ultrasound system in totally 533 subjects including healthy people ( n = 302), patients with hepatitis B virus(HBV) ( n = 191) and patients with fatty liver ( n =40). Each subject received VTQ measurements in four parts (superficial and deep parts of right lobe, and superficial and deep parts of left lobe) and every part was measured five times to get five values. The reproducibility of different part of VTQ was analyzed with intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Results The achievement rate was high in both right and left lobes,especially in right lobe. The lowest rate was from the deep part of left lobe. Except deep part of left hepatic lobe in fatty liver,all parts of liver in all groups of patients were with ICC higher than 0. 75. In deep part of right lobe, VTQ values were (1.12 ± 0. 19)m/s in control group subjects, (1.83 ± 0. 62)m/s in patients with hepatitis B virus and (1.05 ± 0. 25)m/s in patients with fatty liver. There was significant difference of VTQ value between control group and patients with HBV ( P = 0.000), also between patients with HBV and patients with fatty liver ( P = 0.000). Conclusions It is stable to measure liver stiffness with VTQ technique, which is a new method to evaluate liver stiffness noninvasively. Right hepatic lobe is the most suitable position to be measured.

Objective:To investigate the immune effects of CIK cells induced by Toll like receptor 7 agonist (Tlr7a) instead of IFN-γon killing lymphoma cells in vitro .Methods: Mononuclear cells were isolated from healthy human peripheral blood .CIK were induced by Tlr7a in vitro instead of IFN-γ.Two groups were divided as follows:CIK group,Tlr7a-CIK group.Then the main investigation on immune effects included immune phenotype was detected respectively , and cytotoxicity of the effectors was analyzed .Results: In Tlr7a-CIK group,the amount of CD56+cells was more than CIK group (P<0.05),and the cytotoxicity was also stronger (P<0.05). Conclusion:Tlr7a instead of IFN-γcould promote the immune effects of CIK cells on killing tumor cells in vitro .

OBJECTIVE: By studying the MRI apperances of postcricoid area invaded by laryngeal carcinoma, to identify the characteristic appearances of the invaded postcricoid area and to provide information on the early detection of the lesions. METHOD: Eighteen cases of MRI images of postcricoid area invaded by laryngeal carcinoma were included in this study. To find out the characteristic manifestation of the lesions, the destructions of surrounding structures and layers, and the invaded extent were observed. RESULT: In 18 cases the invaded lesions of postcricoid area include the mucous layer, submucous fat layer and the mucous layer of anterior wall. In 14 cases the invaded lesions of postcricoid area include the mucous layer, submucous fat layer and the mucous layer of the posterior wall. The soft tissue mass was found in 15 cases, and disappeared hypopharynx cavity in 16 cases. In 14 cases, the full-thickness of both anterior and posterior walls were invaded, accompanied with soft tissue mass and disappeared hypopharynx cavity. CONCLUSION The postcricoid area invaded by laryngeal carcinoma usually shows the destruction of normal structures, signal change in MRI and soft tissue mass. Being familiar with the imaging of the invaded postcricoid area is extremely important to early detect laryngeal carcinomas invading postcricoid area.
Cricoid Cartilage ; pathology ; Humans ; Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; Hypopharynx ; pathology ; Laryngeal Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; Larynx ; pathology ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging

The immune function of spleen after partial splenectomy (PSM) of rabbits was stuided using microwave tissue coagulation (MTC). Streptococcus pneumoniae suspension was injected into the ear veins of rabbits 4 weeks after they were subjected to partial splenectomy using microwave tissue coagulation (PSM) group and to sham operation (SO groups), respectively. India ink was given via portal vein. Residual spleen were resected and microscopic examinations were performed on spleen slices stained using HE to compare phagocytic functions of macrophage. Gradings of phagocytic function in macrophage were of no significant difference between PSM and SO groups (P > 0.05). Weights of spleens showed no significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.05). The phagocytic function of macrophage after PSM can be preserved well. The result of this experiment implies that splenic salvage using MTC is a clinically applicable method.
Animals ; Female ; Macrophages ; immunology ; Male ; Microwaves ; therapeutic use ; Phagocytes ; immunology ; Rabbits ; Regeneration ; immunology ; Spleen ; physiology ; Splenectomy ; methods

Objective To summarize the clinical features and visual outcome of posterior scleritis presented with symptoms involving affected optic nerve.Methods Retrospective case series study.Twelve eyes of 12 female patients with posterior scleritis were included in this study.The average age was 35.2± 14.31 years old.The patients got diagnosed with an average of 24.75 ± 22.91 days.Ocular pain was complained in all patients,and blurred vision in 11 patients.The best corrected visual acuity (BCVA),intraocular pressure (IOP),slit lamp microscope examination,B-scan ultrasound,optical coherence tomography (OCT),fundus photography,fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) and ocular wall thickness measurement were performed in all patients.Nine eyes received visual field examination.All patients received systemic corticosteroid and steroidal eye drops for 3 months.Clinical features and outcome were retrospectively studied.Results Before treatment,the BCVA was from ＜0.1 to ＞0.8.There were 3 eyes with scleral hyperemia,3 eyes with anterior chamber flares,12 eyes with papilledema and different degrees of retinal vein dilatation,3 eyes with star-shaped macular exudates and 2 eyes with macular retinal pigment epithelium detachment.B-scan ultrasound demonstrated that the ocular walls were thickening in all eyes with typical T-sign,and the average thickness was 2.76± 0.68 mm.OCT demonstrated optic disc swelling,and the macular retinal detachment in 2 eyes.In the FFA examination,the fluorescein leakage of the disc was enhanced with time.In the Humphrey test,the value of mean deviation (MD) was 12.56± 5.73 dB and pattern standard deviation (PSD) was 8.15±4.23 dB in 9 eyes before the treatment.After treatment for 3 months,the symptoms were attenuated and the visual acuity was obviously improved with BCVA＞0.1 in all eyes.Scleral hyperemia and anterior chamber flares were only found in 1 eye.The optic disc edema gradually faded away.The ocular wall thickness in the poster part of the eyeball decreased,and the T-sign disappeared in all eyes,the average thickness was 1.53±0.41 mm.Compared with parameters before the treatment,the difference was statistically significant (t=0.003 5,P＜0.05).OCT demonstrated the recovery of the macular retinal detachment.There was no abnormal leakage evidenced in FFA in the optic disc and macular.After treatment,the value of MD and PSD was 5.19±4.82 dB and (4.33 ±3.76) dB,respectively.The difference of MD value between before and after the treatment was significant (t=0.026,P＜0.05).Conclusions Posterior scleritis with an initial symptom of optic nerve was tend to affect middle-aged patients,with clinical manifestations of anterior segment signs in some patients and optic disc swelling with retinal vein dilatation in all patients.B ultrasound examination showed typical T sign.Systemic corticosteroid treatment always obtained remission of the ocular inflammatory activity,and could achieve favorable visual outcome.

Objective　To analyze the risk factors of stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) treated with intravenous thrombolysis.Methods　A total of 798 patients with AIS who received intravenous thrombolysis therapy with alteplase from the Department of Neurology,Yangpu Hospital,Tongji University from January 2016 to December 2020 were retrospectively selected and divided into pneumonia group and non-pneumonia group according to the presence or the absence of SAP.The clinical of the two groups were compared.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the independent risk factors of SAP.Results　Of 798 cases,115 cases occurred SAP.By multivariate logistic regression analysis,age≥70 years(OR=2.846,95%CI 2.311~5.083,P<0.001),diabetes(OR=2.291,95%CI 1.601~3.945,P=0.003),chronic obstructive disease(OR=2.064,95%CI 1.759~3.528,P=0.005),NIHSS score at admission>8(OR=1.814,95%CI 1.502~2.452,P<0.001),unconsciousness(OR=2.325,95%CI 2.005~3.404,P=0.008),dysphagia(OR=2.457,95%CI 2.221~4.017,P<0.001),hemorrhagic transformation(OR=1.828,95%CI 1.653~2.523,P=0.012) were independent risk factors of SAP in AIS patients treated with intravenous thrombolysis.Conclusion　Age≥70 years,diabetes,chronic pulmonary disease,NIHSS score at admission,unconsciousness,dysphagia,hemorrhagic transformation were independent risk factors of SAP in AIS patients treated with thrombolysis.