1.Clinical observation of methyprednisolone combined with high dose immunoglobulin in treatment of severe bullous skin disease
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2011;18(3):319-320
Objective To explore the effect of methylprednisolone combined with high dose immunoglobulin (IVIg) in treatment of severe bullous skin disease. Methods 51 cases of severe bullous skin diseases were randomly divided into control group and observation group and control group received conventional methylprednisolone treatment on the basis of the observation group in this high-dose injection combined with IVIg,therapeutic effect were observed.Results The observation group hospitalization days ( 15.6 ± 6. 2) d, hormone usage ( 87. 6 ± 13.7 ) mg, hormone reduction time(8. 6 ±2. 4) d,were obviously lower than the control group(23. 1 ±6. 3)d,( 105.3 ± 1.64) mg, ( 13.8 ±4. 1 ) d ( t = 2. 771,3. 102,3. 219, P < 0. 05 ). The observation group total effective rate was significantly higher than the control group( x2 =6. 248,P <0. 05). The observation group therapy effect-acting period and obviously subsidise lesions time was(8. 9 ±2. 4)d, (17.6 ±3. 7)d respectively,were significantly lower than the control group( 13. 1 ±3. 8) d, (23. 6 ± 5. 1 ) d, the differences between the two groups were statistically significant ( t = 2. 893,3. 347, P <0. 05). The observation group complication occurred in 5 cases were lower than those of the control group of 9 cases (x2 = 5.245 ,P < 0. 05 ). Conclusion Methylprednisolone combined with high dose IVIg treatment of severe bullous skin disease could shorten the course and speed up the restoration of skin lesions, reduce and alleviate the glucocorticoid dosage and side effects, improve the cure rate , and it was worthy of promotion.
2.Application of SPR biosensor to clinical examination
Lu MIAO ; Zhongming LIU ; Shuihua ZHANG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2004;0(08):-
SPR biosensor can inspect a lot of biochemical indexes exactly,sensitively,fast and simply.It also can inspect reciprocity of inter-molecule in real time.In 20 years,it has become a popular photoelectric technique in clinical examination.This article introduces the basic principle,structure and application of SPR biosensor in clinical examination.
3.The prevalence rate of three species of integrons in multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and investigation of class Ⅰ integron structure in Jiangyin area
Feng LIU ; Zhongming LU ; Jianbo ZHOU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2008;29(4):305-306,310
Objective To investigate the resistance rate of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to several commonly used antibiotics,as well as the prevalence status of three species of integrons in multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa from 2005 to 2006 in our hospital,and to identify the genetic structure of class Ⅰ integron in in our hospital.Methods Drug resistance slip method was applied to detecting the resistant rates of 100 isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to ciprofloxacin,cefotaxime,gentamicin and imipenem.Boiling method was adopted to abstract DNA template of 100 isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa,and PCR assay adopted to identify the prevalence rate of three species of integrons and class Ⅰ integron structure.Results The resistant rates of 100 isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to ciprofloxacin,cefotaxime,gentamicin,cefoxitin,tobramycin and imipenem were 32%,45%,82%,37%,39% and 43% respectively.The prevalence rates of three species of integrons was as follows:class Ⅰ 53%,Ⅱ 21% and Ⅲ 5%.Sequence analysis displayed there existed box gene dfrA17 and aadA2 in variable region of class Ⅰ integron.Conclusion The resistant rates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to four drugs are elevated,especially to gentamycin.Multi-drug resistance may be partly due to prevalence of class Ⅰ integron.
4.Recombinant Attenuated salmonella typhimurium Haboring TIP30 and Human IFN-? Genes Inhibits the Growth of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma in vivo
Zhongming JIANG ; Ping ZHAO ; Jun GAO ; Xianbao ZHAN ; Chuntang LU
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 1994;0(01):-
Objective: To construct attenuated salmonella typhimurium haboring an eukaryotic co-expression plasmid encoding TIP30 and human IFN-? gene and observing its effect on the growth of adenoid cystic carcinoma. Methods: The TIP30 and human IFN-? genes were amplified by PCR and inserted into eukaryotic expression vector pCI-neofor the construction of expression plasmids pCI-TIP30 and pCI-IFN, respectively. A co-expression plasmid pCI-TIP30/IFN was constructed by linking TIP30 and human IFN-? gene using the sequence of internal ribosome binding sequence (IRES). Three recombinant expression plasmids were transformed into an attenuated AroA'autotrophic mutant of salmonella typhimurium SL7207, the resultant bacteria were used to infected murine macrophage in vitro and the expressed products were detected by Western blot and ELISA, respectively. Tumor growth was observed by oral administration of the recombinant salmonella typhimuriums to the nude mouse with adenoid cystic carcinoma. Results: Murine macrophage infected with recombinant salmonella transformed with both plasmids pCI-TIP30 and pCI-TIP30/IFN could express TIP30 protein, and murine macrophage infected with recombinant salmonella transformed with pCI-IFN or pCI-TIP30/IFN could secret human IFN-? in the culture supernatant. Attenuated salmonella typhimurium and three constructed recombinant salmonella typhimuriums all had evident inhibition onthe tumor growth in nude mouse with adenoid cystic carcinoma. Conclusion: The recombinant attenuated salmonella typhimuriums haboring plasmid pCI-TIP30, plasmidpCI-IFN and co-expressing plasmidp-CI-TIP30/IFN were successfully constructed, which could inhibit the growth of adenoid cystic carcinoma in nude mouse.
5.Correlation of serum Hcy,UA levels and Parkinson's disease
Zhongming GAO ; Haibo JIANG ; Jiqing HE ; Xiaodong LU ; Xiaochuan WANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(13):1998-2001,2002
Objective To study the variation of serum Hcy and UA of Parkinson's disease.Methods 46 pa-tients with Parkinson's disease in our hospital from April 2015 to March 2016 were selected as observation group,and 57 patients with other disease at the same time were selected as control group.The contents of serum Hcy and UA of the two groups were analyzed and compared.Results The contents of serum Hcy and UA of the observation group were (17.82 ±3.12)μmol/L,(321.42 ±79.42)μmol/L.Those of the control group were (10.12 ±3.05)μmol/L, (420.15 ±70.18)μmol/L.The content of serum Hcy of observation group was higher than the control group,the con-tent of serum UA of the observation group was lower than the control group(t =12.608,P <0.01).Hcy content of middle and late patients[(18.86 ±3.12)μmol/L]was higher than early patients[(16.16 ±3.04)μmol/L](t =2.378,P <0.05),serum Hcy level was positively correlated with UPDRS(r =0.462,P =0.037),the differences were significant.Conclusion Changes of serum Hcy and UA levels were related to the occurrence of Parkinson's disease.
6.Endoscope-assisted superficial parotidectomy via retroauricular hairline approach: anatomical study.
Liangsi CHEN ; Xiaoming HUANG ; Lu LIANG ; Bei ZHANG ; Zhongming LU ; Xiaoming LUO ; Siyi ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2014;28(21):1672-1675
OBJECTIVE:
To provide anantomical basis for the endoscope-assisted partial superficial parotidectomy via retroauricular hairline approach (EASPRHA) and assess its feasibility and safety.
METHOD:
The surgical anatomy of retroauricular hairline region and parotid gland region were observed in 15 fresh human cadavers (30 halves). The EASPRHA was performed on 5 human cadavers (10 halves). After the procedure, the related vascular and neural structures were evaluated.
RESULT:
The retroauricular hairline region extends between superficial musculoaponeurotic system and superficial cervical fascia. On the superficial surface of the upper sternocleidomastoid lie the lesser occipital nerve, the great auricular nerve and the external jugular vein. The bifurcation of great auricular nerve is(22.85 ± 2.01) mm from the bottom of earlobe. The parotid gland region extends between parotidomassteric fascia and parotid gland parenchyma. The facial nerve emerging from the stylomastoid foramen runs across the superficial surface of base of styloid process, passes through the interspace between cartilage of external acoustic meatus and posterior belly of digastric muscle, and enters the parotid gland. The bifurcation of facial nerve trunk is (19.10 ± 3.10)mm from the mastoidale and (39.49 ± 5.78) mm from the mandibular angle. Above the posterior belly of digastric muscle, the posterior auricular artery arises from the posterior wall of the external carotid artery with its main stem running over the superficial surface of facial nerve trunk. In all endoscope-assisted operations, the partial superficial parotidectomy was successful without the need for an additional incision. No major neurovascular damage wasobserved.
CONCLUSION
A thorough knowledge of the surgical anatomy of retroauricular hairline region and parotid gland region is an essential requirement in performing the safe and feasible EASPRHA.
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7.Identification of predicted epitopes of HLA-A*0201-restricted cytotoxic T lymphocytes derived from human papillomavirus type 11 E7 antigen
Yan XU ; Hao CHENG ; Kejian ZHU ; Kejia ZHAO ; Xianzhen CHEN ; Zhongming LU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2008;28(3):239-243
Objective To screen and identify the predicted epitopes of synthesized HLA-A*0201restricted CTL derived from HPVll E7 antigen.Methods Five HPVll E7 CTL epitope peptides and terramers consisting of HLA-A*0201 were selected by way of computer and synthesized by Sanquin company,including HPVllE7 7-15(TLKDIVLDL),15-23(LQPPDPVGL),47-55(PLTQHYQIL),81-89(DLLLGTLNI)and 82-90(LLLGTLNIV).These peptides binding to human peripheral blood-derived DCs were tested for their ability to activate T cells isolated from peripheral blood lymphocytes of HLA-A*0201 healthy individuals.the number of specific tetramer+CD8+T cells by flow cytometry,the level of the section of IFN-γ by ELISA,and the ability of the CTL to kill the target cells were observed.Results The immature DCs could be fully activated by all the five HPV11 E7 peptides.Peptide-loaded mature DCs were able to stimulate the epitope-specific T cells responses in vitro.An increased frequency(P<0.05)of T ceils specific for the E7 7-15 epitope compared to other epitopes of HPV11E7.The epitope-specific CTL of E7 7-15 induced by the activated DCs specifically killed HPV11E7 expressing 293 cell line,and in a ratio of 50:1,the specific cytolytic activity was the strongest than the others(P<0.05).Conclusion DCs loaded with HPV11 E7 7-15(TLKDIVLDL)peptide can induce highly effective and specific ectogenic processed epitopespecific CTL responses in vitro.This peptide may be the candidate for development of CTL based vaccine in the treatment of HPV infeetions.
8.Influence of Dexamethasone on IL-25 and IFN-γin Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid of Asthmatic Mice
Wei LU ; Lei WANG ; Ming QIAO ; Yu WANG ; Jifu JIANG ; Zhongming WU
Herald of Medicine 2014;(8):997-1000
Objective To investigate the mechanism of therapeutic action of dexamethasone on asthmatic mice by detecting the levels of IL-25 and IFN-γ in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF). Methods Balb/c mice with SPF grade were randomly divided into normal control group, asthma group and dexamethasone group. Asthma group and dexamethasone group were sensitized and challenged with ovalbumin ( OVA) . Dexamethasone group was intraperitoneally injected with dexamethasone one hour before challenging. The mice were executed 24 hours after the last challenge, and the HE stained pathological sections of the right lung were made. Pathological sections of lung were observed. BALF in the left lung was also collected. The total white blood cell count and absolute eosinophile ( EOS) count were observed, and the percentage of EOS was calculated. The levels of IL-25 and IFN-γwere measured with ELISA, and correlation analyses were made. Results The counts of total white blood cell and EOS, and the percentage of EOS were significantly higher in the asthma group than in the normal control group and dexamethasone group (P<0. 05). No differences were found between the normal control group and dexamethasone group. The IL-25 level was higher in the asthma group than in the normal control group and dexamethasone group (P<0. 05), and its level in the dexamethasone group was also higher than that in the normal control group. The IFN-γlevel was lower in the asthma group than in the normal control group and dexamethasone group (P<0. 05), while there was no significant difference between the normal control group and dexamethasone group. IL-25 was negatively correlated with IFN-γin each group. Conclusion Part of the mechanisms of dexamethasone acting on asthma are related to its inhibition on the pulmonary inflammation and promotion on the expression of IFN-γ, and possible inhibition of IL-25 expression.
9.Correlation between the serum ferritin levels and the post-stroke depression at 3 months after ischemic stroke
An MAO ; Haiyun LEI ; Chunyan KANG ; Fangming GUO ; Mengmeng YAN ; Zi YU ; Zhongyuan LU ; Zhongming QIU
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2016;24(5):412-417
Objective To investigate the correlation between the serum ferritin levels and the post-stroke depression (PSD). Methods From July 2014 to October 2015, the inpatients with the first-ever acute ischemic stroke were colected consecutively. Chemiluminescence microparticle immune assay was used to measure the serum ferritin levels within 24 h after admission. Depressive symptoms were screened by using the 17-item Hamilton depression scale (HAMD-17) at 3 months after onset. In patients with a HAMD-17 score ≥7, the depression was further diagnosed according to The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition. Results A total of 200 patients with the first-ever acute ischemic stroke were enroled, 55 (27. 5% ) of them were diagnosed as PSD. There were significant differences in the body mass index (BMI), years of education, waist circumference, high sensitive-C-reactive protein, homocysteine, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score (at baseline, discharge, and day 90), mRs score (at discharge and day 90), BI (at discharge and day 90), and the proportions of widowed or solitary patients between the PSD group and the non-PSD group (al P < 0. 05 ). The serum ferritin level in the PSD group was significantly higher than that in the non-PSD group ( median [ interquartile range], 261. 90[142. 10-364. 90] μg/L vs. 164. 40[132. 50- 195. 10] μg/L; Z = - 4. 814, P < 0. 001 ). Multivariate logistic regression analysis adjusted for confounding factors showed that the baseline serum ferritin level >136. 375 μg/L was an independent risk factor for PSD (odds ratio 1. 041 per 1-quartile increase, 95%confidence interval 1. 009-1. 239; P = 0. 045). Conclusions The elevated baseline serum ferritin level is associated with PSD.
10.Analysis of osteoporosis related factors in premenopausal patients with early rheumatoid arthritis
Jing HU ; Keming GAO ; Qiongsong ZHOU ; Zhongming LU ; Hong HU ; Meimei WANG
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2016;20(3):169-175
Objective To identify the clinical features and risk factors of early rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-associated osteoporosis in premenopausal women. Methods A total of 76 premenopausal women with early RA were randomly selected in the Department of Kidney and Rheumatology in the hospital. A total of 84 health cases were randomly selected in our hospital as controls. Bone mineral density (BMD) was determined using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEX). Bone metabolism (CTX, PINP) and inflammatory cytokines (IL-17, IL-6, TNF-α) were examined with quantitative enzyme-linked immune-sorbent assay (ELISA). Quantitative data were expressed as x ±s deviation and the data were compared between groups using non- parametric test (Z value). Multi-group comparison was performed with variance analysis. Qualitative data were compared with Fisher's test. Logistic regression was used to investigate the risk factors. Results ①Compared with the control group, BMD in the premenopausal women with early RA group [neck: (0.802 ±0.193) g/cm2, GT zone: (0.923±0.033) g/cm2, L1: (0.862±0.011) g/cm2] was significantly decreased [(0.981±0.032) g/cm2, (0.771 ±0.023) g/cm2, (0.912 ±0.012) g/cm2, F=14.401, 19.860, 6.560, respectively, both P<0.05). The prevalence of osteoporosis in this group was 7%(5/76), which was higher than controls 1%(1/84). ② According to values of Bone meta-bolism [(CTX: (0.37±0.21) ng/ml] and inflammatory cytokines, TNF-α: (9.8±4.1) pg/ml, IL-6: (33.6±5.7) pg/ml and IL-17: (129±24) pg/ml were markedly increased in premenopausal women in early RA group [(0.24 ±0.09) ng/ml, (6.7 ±1.9) pg/ml, (1.5 ±0.4) pg/ml, (45 ±7) pg/ml, Z=2.722, 5.932, 7.501, 4.370, respectively, both P<0.05]. ③ The premenopausal women with early RA group with osteoporosis were signifi- cantly difference with controls in BMI [(9±3) kg/m2 vs (16±3) kg/m2], bone density of neck [(0.85±0.20) ng/ml vs (0.88±0.14) g/cm2], L2 [(0.75±0.23) g/cm2 vs (0.88±0.14) g/cm2], L3 [(0.87±0.07) g/cm2 vs (0.93±0.14) g/cm2], L4 [(0.92±0.12) g/cm2 vs (0.94±0.16) g/cm2], serum ESR [47.8(22.0, 76.0) mm/1 h vs 18.8(8.7, 35.2) mm/1 h] and DAS28-CRP (5.3 ±1.2 vs 3.8 ±1.2) F=0.68, 14.632, 26.114, 20.931, 36.582, Z=3.21, 6.58, respectively, both P<0.05. ④ Logistic regression showed that IL-6 (Wald χ2=5.78, P=0.021), PINP (Wald χ2=5.12, P=0.031), CTX (Wald χ2=9.17, P=0.003), ESR (Wald χ2=9.24, P=0.011), DAS28-CRP (Wald χ2=17.28, P=0.001) were significantly positively correlated with osteoporosis. Moreover, ordered unconditional Logistic regression analysis of the variables (IL-6, PINP, CTX, ESR, DSA28) described above showed that DAS 28-CRP score [OR=1.58, 95%CI: (1.10, 2.20)] was the most important risk factor for osteoporosis in premenopausal women with early RA. Conclusion The incidence of osteoporosis is high in premenopausal women with early RA than healthy cases. DAS 28-CRP score is the important risk factor for premenopausal women with early RA- associated osteoporosis. Measures relieve symptoms of RA can help to prevent and treatment osteoporosis.