1.Electrochemical Properties of Sodium Selenite on a Bionic Membrane of Gold Electrode Modified by L-Cysteine Self-assembled Monolayer
Jinfeng WEN ; Aihua ZHU ; Shengyun CUI
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2009;37(12):1771-1775
The cyclic voltammetric behaviors of sodium selenite on the gold electrode modified by L-cysteine self-assembled monolayer (L-Syc,Au/SAMs) has been investigated in 0.05 mol/L H_2SO_4 solutions with sodium selenite. Sensitive anodic stripping current of selenium (Se) with the peak potential at 0.99 V (vs. SCE) has been observed. In comparison with the electrochemical properties of sodium selenite on the modified electrode with those on the naked gold electrode, it was found that selenite was reduced to selenium by the redox interaction with sulfur on the monolayer and the monolayer catalytically oxidizes Se as the electrode was positively scanned. According to the electrochemical properties of sodium selenite both on the naked and modified gold electrode, the Se deposition mechanism and catalytic mechanism as well as bionic membrane model were proposed for the bio-utilization of selenite through nano scale selenium.
2.Preliminary discussion about hypermastigote bronchopulmonary infection of children
Qiaozhi YANG ; Aihua CUI ; Xicheng LIU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;30(16):1208-1211
The children with pulmonary hypermastigote infection,has not been reported at home and abroad.In recent years,we have carried out the children's electronic bronchoscopy,bronchoalveolar lavage fluid routine smear examination,found a lively movement round or oval body-hypermastigote.Metronidazole treatment is effective in controlling the disease.After discovery,understanding,rediscovery,reunderstanding,now have a preliminary understanding of the disease,first reported as follows.
3.A Clinical Study on Treatment of Late-stage Malignant Tumors by Transplantation of Fetal Thymus
Aihua YAN ; Hongyi YUE ; Lichun CUI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2001;0(01):-
Objective To explore the effect of fetal thymus transplantation on enhancing the immunity of patients with late-stage malignant tumors. Methods The whole thymus of 24~32 weeks fetus was transplanted into the forearm of the patients with late-stage milignant tumors by microvascular surgery. The levels of serum IgA,IgG and IgM were measured before and at the third, 6th and 12th months after operation. No immunosuppressive regimen was performed in all the patients after operation. The follow-up period was 1 to 2 years. Results The clinical symptoms of all the patients improved after treatment, and no rejection reaction occurred. The levels of serum IgA,IgG and IgM significantly increased 3,6 and 12 months after treatment(t≥4.23,P
4.Lymphocyte immunological function and 24 T cell receptor V beta subfamilies expression in convalescent patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome
Xing ZENG ; Cui CAI ; Yu HUANG ; Aihua OU ; Xian ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2007;11(43):8796-8800
BACKGROUND: Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is caused by a genetically novel coronavirus that is caused by acute infectious disease. It is not yet clear for the immunology function of SARS patients in their convalescent stage.OBJECTIVE: To study the effects on T lymphocyte, and the titer profiling of 24 T cell receptor (TCR) V β subfamilies expressions in SARS convalescent patients.DESIGN: A self-control observation.SETTING: Central Laboratory, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.PARTICIPANTS: Seventy-six cured SARS patients who received treatment in the Second Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine between January and April 2003. All the patients corresponded to "clinical diagnostic criteria of atypical pneumonia", " diagnostic criteria of severe atypical pneumonia and discharge criteria" and "clinical diagnostic criteria and discharge criteria of severe acute respiratory syndrome". The involved patients, 30 male and 46 female, averaged (32±11 (years old. Another 10 subjects who simultaneously received health examination in the same hospital, 5 male and 5 female, aged (32±7(years, were involved in the study. Informed consents of detected items were obtained from all the subjects.METHODS:①Detecting the expression of 24 T cell receptor(TCR)V β subfamilies in SARS convalescent patients:Peripheral blood(2 mL) was collected from the healthy convalescent subjects,and EDTA-K2 was used as anticoagulant.In the flow cytometry delection tubes.10 μL various fluorescein-labeled mAb,such as anti-CD3,anti-CD4,anti-CD8,anti-CD25,anti-CD28,anti-HLA-DR,anti-CD3mAb conjugated with PC5,TCR Vβ1(PE+FITC).Vβ2(PE+FITC)。Vβ3 (FITC),Vβ4(PE+FITC),Vβ5.1(PE+FITC),Vβ5.2(PE),Vβ5.3(PE),Vβ7.1(PE+FITC),Vβ7.2(FITC),Vβ8(FITC),Vβ9 (PE),Vβ11(PE),Vβ12(FITC),Vβ13.1(PE),Vβ13.2(PE),Vβ13.6(PE+FITC),Vβ14(FITC),Vβ16(FITC),Vβ17 (PE+FITC),Vβ18(PE),Vβ20(FITC),Vβ21.3(FITC),Vβ22(PE+FITC)and Vβ23(PE),was added in special flow tubes,and then 50 μL whole blood was added.The mixed solution was incubated away from light for 15 minutes.After erythrocytolysin being added,mixed solution was washed.Finally.cell deposit was dissolved in 300 μl phosphate buffer solution (PBS).Coulter ESP flow cytometer was used for detection.For the analysis of TCR expression,an electronic gate was set on these cells and at least 5000 events per sample were collected.Three-color cytofluodmetric analysis was performed using a Coulter ESP flow cytometer.②Detecting the T cell subset,activated T and B cells,and the percentage of Ts and Tc cells:5000 cells were collected and used to calculate the expression of T cells (CD3,CD4 and CD8),the activated T and B cells(CD3+/CD25+,CD3+/HLA-DR+ and CD3-/HLA-DR+),as well as the percentage of Ts and Tc cells by Coulter ESP flow cytometer and its software.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:①The change of T cell subset(CD3,CD4,and CD8)from SARS convalescent patients.②The change of activated T and B cells(CD3+/CD25+,CD3+/HLA-DR+ and CD3-/HLA-DR+).③The percentage of Ts and Tc cells(CD8+/CD28+,CD8+/CD28-)in convalescent patients.④Analysis of the 24 TCR V β subfamilies from SARS patients in convalescence.RESULTS:All data were explored to analyze the expression profiling of 24 TCR Vβ subfamilies,the data from 74 SARSpatients and 10 healthy controls were explored to other result analysis.①The detecting results of T celI subset:The percentage of CD4+T cell mean value was lower than the reference value[(33.33±6.64)% vs.(43±9)%,P<0.01].The percentage of CD8+T cell mean value was higher than the refefence value[(34.07±6.40)% vs.(30±9)%,P<0.01].② The expression of activated T and B cells:Percentage of HLA-DR+ T and B cell was Increased while the percentage of CD25+ T-cell was decreased compared with reference values.In 53 out of 74 patients,the percentage of CD25+ T cells was lower than the reference value,and 64 patients had a lower percentage in CD3+/CD25+ T cells.The percentages of CD3+/HLA-DR+ and CD3-/HLA-DR+ cells were higher than the normal reference value.T cells expressing higher CD3+/HLA-DR+ were found in 36 patients,and T cells expressing higher CD3-/HLA-DR+ were found in 30 patients.③The ratios of Ts and Tc cells:The percentage of Ts cells which expressed CD8+/CD28- was increased compared with reference value [(28.75±7.31)% vs.(15.99±5.1)%,P<0.01],while the percentage of Tc cells which expressed CD8+/CD28+ was decreased [(5.99±3.60)% vs.(13.2±4.1)%,P<0.01].Thirty-nine patients were found to possess the lower Tc cells and forty-eight patients were found to possess the higher Ts cells.The ratios of both CD4+ and CD8+ T cells were in the normal reference value.④24 TCR Vβ subfamilies expressions in T cells:It was noteworthy that Vβ14 had a highest percentage in all 24 Subfamilies,and followed by Vβ 5.3,and Vβ 23 in the convalescent patients.The percentage of Vβ 14 was the highest in the normal controls,which was consistent with the results of SARS patients.But the other subfamilies expression patterns were different.There were significant differences between Vβ1,Vβ5.2,Vβ5.3,Vβ7.2,Vβ9,Vβ11,Vβ13.1,Vv13.2,Vβ17,Vβ18,Vβ22 and Vβ23.In the convalescent period,each TCR Vβ expression of SARS patients was higher than that of controls(P<0.05-0.01).CONCLUSION:In SARS convalescent patients,the increased CD8+CD28- T cell may elevate CD8+ T cell number;Meanwhile.the reduced CD3+ and CD4+ T cell number may be corresponding to the increased Ts cell number.For some inhibiting factor secreted by Ts cell was also increased.The usage pattern of 24 TCR Vβ subfamilies in SARS patients is different from that of control group.The increase of percentage of CD3+/HLA-DR+ and CD3-/HLA-DR+ T cell may be related to the late response of activated T and B cells.
5.Cervical human papillomavirus infection in Hangzhou, Jiaxing and Huzhou in Zhejiang province
Guangyu YANG ; Meihua XU ; Weidong CUI ; Aihua SUN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2013;6(4):209-212
Objective To investigate the prevalence of cervical human papillomavirus (HPV)infection in women with and without cervical lesions in Zhejiang province.Methods Cervical exfoliated cell samples were collected in 865 women with cervical lesions and 630 women with normal cytology from Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital,Red Cross Hospital of Hangzhou,Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Fuyang City,and the Department of Basic Medical Sciences of Zhejiang Medical College of Zhejiang province.The flow-through hybridization technique (HybriMax) was used to detect 21 kinds of HPV genotypes.x2 and exact test were used for the comparison of HPV infection rates and genotype distributions between women with cervical lesions and those with normal cytology.Results The prevalenceof HPV infection in women with cervical lesions (27.28%,236/865) was significantly higher than that in women with normal cytology (10.32%,65/630) (x2 =65.2,P <0.01).In cervical lesion group,60 out of 236 HPV-positive patients (25.42%) were infected with multiple HPVs,including 42 patients infected with 2 genotypes of HPV,12 with 3 types of HPV,5 with 4 types of HPV and 1 with 5 types of HPV ; while in HPV-positive women with normal cytology,only 1 case was infected with multiple HPVs,with a rate of 1.54% (1/65) (x2 =18.0,P < 0.01).Totally 321 strains (covering 19 HPV genotypes) of HPV were obtained in cervical lesion group,including 188 (58.57%) strains of high-risk,114 (35.51%) strains of low-risk,and 19 (5.92%) strains of other types,and the most prevalent high-risk genotypes were HPV-16,HPV-58,HPV-33,HPV-52 and HPV-39.While in normal cytology group,66 strains (covering 16 HPV genotypes) of HPV were obtained,and the most prevalent genotypes were HPV-52,HPV-16,HPV-31,HPV-58 and HPV-ep8304.Conclusion The prevalence of HPV infection in women with cervical lesions is significantly higher than that in women with normal cytology,and the most prevalent genotypes of infection are HPV-16,HPV-58,HPV-33,HPV-52 and HPV-39.
6.MUC1 Mucin and Helicobacter pylori
Xiaoqiang CUI ; Aihua GUO ; Yuqiang GAO ; Shuhui ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology 2014;(7):442-444
Mucin as an important member in gastrointestinal mucus layer has become the focus of research. Many studies suggested that MUC1 mucin is involved in the mechanism of Helicobacter pylori( Hp)infection. It is important to understand the relationship between MUC1 mucin and Hp for preventing Hp infection and gastric cancer. This article reviewed the relationship between MUC1 mucin and Hp.
7.Effect of Tongxinluo Capsule on Vascular Endothelial Injury in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Aihua ZHANG ; Kunshan GAO ; Xinghui CUI ; Xiaoling WANG ; Jinhong SUN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2007;13(9):876-877
Objective To study the effect of Tongxinluo capsule on vascular endothelial injure in patients with diabetes mellitus.Methods 60 patients with diabetes mellitus were randomly divided into common group and Tongxinluo group.The former was treated with insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents,the latter was added with Tongxinluo capsule oral based on aforesaid therapy.Plasma von Willebrand Factor(vWF)and superoxide dismutase(SOD)were measured before and after treatment.Results After treated with Tongxinluo,The plasma level of vWF was lower than that of common(P<0.01),as well as the level of lipid(P<0.01),while the plasma level of SOD was higher(P<0.01).Conclusion Tongxinluo can protect the of vascular endothelial cells from diabetes mellitus,that may play a role in prevention of the complication.
8.Clinical significance of serum CEA, CA125 and CA72-4 in gastric carcinoma with peritoneal metastasis
Liqiu SUN ; Hai CUI ; Yan CUI ; Wenbiao JIN ; Yuzhen CUI ; Aihua GAO ; Xionghu SHEN
China Oncology 2017;27(3):191-196
Background and purpose: Peritoneal metastasis of gastric cancer is mainly discovered in the ad-vanced cancer. Nonetheless, the clinical applicability of each tumor biomarker in peritoneal metastasis of gastric cancer is still ambiguous. Therefore, this study investigated the diagnostic value and clinical significance of CEA, CA125 and CA72-4 in gastric carcinoma patients with peritoneal metastases. Methods: A total of 108 gastric carcinoma patients with peritoneal metastases from Jan. 2008 to Dec. 2013 were studied. All patients were diagnosed by imaging, operations and pathological examination, and also received intravenous or intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Serum tumor markers such as CEA, CA125 and CA72-4 were determined during diagnosis and before each chemotherapy. The diagnostic sensitivity of single marker and combined detection with 2 or 3 markers were analyzed. The correlations among the serum tumor markers and clinical pathological factors, chemotherapeutic effects and survival time were analyzed. Results: Positive rates of CEA, CA125 and CA72-4 were 20.4%, 46.3% and 45.4% in gastric cancer patients with peritoneal metastases, respectively. For these patients, the positive rates of CEA/CA125, CEA/CA72-4, CA125/CA72-4 and CEA/CA125/CA72-4 were 54.7%, 52.8%, 69.5% and 79.6%, respectively. The combined detection of 3 tumor markers was much better than single marker detection (P<0.05). Positive rates of CEA, CA125 and CA72-4 were correlated with the ECOG scale (P<0.05). Positive rate of CA125 was associated with ascites (P<0.001), while positive rate of CA72-4 was associated with ovarian metastasis (P<0.05). Median survival time of patients with positive rates of CEA, CA125 and CA72-4 was significantly lower than that of the patients with normal levels of these markers (P<0.05). Compared with pre-treatment, the levels of all three tumor markers significantly declined after three cycles of chemo-therapy (P<0.05). The decline in CA125 level after chemotherapy was significantly correlated with decreased amount of ascites (P<0.05). The tumor markers turned negative after 3 cycles chemotherapy in patients with positive markers upon initial diagnosis, their survival was significantly prolonged (P<0.001). Conclusion: Combined detection of serum CEA, CA125 and CA72-4 can significantly promote diagnostic rate of gastric cancer with peritoneal metastasis, and may be helpful in evaluating chemotherapeutic effects and predicting prognosis.
10.Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia coinfected with hypermastigote in 18 children
Aihua CUI ; Kuo ZHOU ; Jun LIANG ; Aixia FU ; Qiaozhi YANG ; Xueyun LYU ; Fuyin LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;30(22):1713-1715
Objective To explore the clinical manifestations of hypermastigote detected from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP).Methods The clinical data from 18 cases (7 male cases,11 female cases;the age raged from 5 months to 13 years;13 case lived in rural cottage,5 cases lived in town building;the course ranged from 2 to 60 days) of MPP coinfected with hypermastigote were retrospectively analyzed,including the symptomatic and physical examination data, laboratory test, chest imaging features, bronchoscopic manifestation imaging,treatment and prognosis.The clinical characteristics and treatment of MPP coinfected with hypermastigote were analyzed.Results Clinical symptoms showed that 18 cases had cough, 14 cases had fever and 4 cases had asthma;laboratory blood routine test detected that 13 cases had increased leukocytes,5 cases with increased eosinophils;11 cases with increased C reactive protein and 8 cases with increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate.Eleven of 18 cases received immunological examination,which showed that 3 cases had increased IgG,2 cases with increased IgM,5 cases with increased IgA,and 11 cases with decreased ratio of CD4 and CD8;bronchoalveolar lavage fluid test showed that 1 case had increased eosinophils and hypermastigote were detected in 18 cases.High density spotty shadow were seen in chest imaging.Mucosal congestion, attached with white sputamentum, longitudinal folds, floc floating and sputum bolt obstructing within the lumen were seen under the bronchoscopy.The macrolides antibiotics combined with metronidazole (5 cases received metronidazole lung lavage) were effective.Conclusions Hypermastigote is a new type pathogen isolated from the lower respiratory tract in Liaocheng.For patients with MPP who have unsatisfactory response, hypermastigote should be taken into account and combined with metronidazole in therapy for better effect.