1.Prevalence and clinical characteristics of mitochondrial mutations in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes
Linong JI ; Xiaomei HOU ; Xueyao HAN
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2000;8(2):72-74
Objective To assess the prevalence of the A to G mutation at position 3243 of the mitochondrial tRNALeu(UUR) gene in type 2 diabetes in a Chinese population. Methods We screened 716 randomly selected, unrelated patients with type 2 diabetes for the mutation with a PCR-RFLP technique. Results Three individuals with this mutation were identified, representing approximately 0. 4% of the type 2 patients screened. Further screening of first degree relatives of these 3 patients identified another 4 affected carriers. In comparison with type 2 diabetic patients without the mutation, these 7 carriers of the mt3243 mutation had:①an earlier onset of diabetes (38. 0±10.1 yr vs 53. 4±10.0 yr, P <0. 001) ;②lower BMI (19.5±2.0 vs 24. 9±10. 9, P <0. 0001) ;and ③ lower post-challenge insulin levels (Area under the curve of insulin levels during the OGTT, 2946± 1647.2 vs 7469±6647.7, P < 0. 01). In addition, we screened the same 716 patients with type 2 diabetes, as well as 181 controls with normal glucose tolerance,for a newly described mt 3316 G→A mutation. This mutation was found in 16 patients with type 2 diabetes (2.20%) and 5 controls (2.7%). Therefore, the frequency of the mutation was not different between patients and controls.Moreover, clinical characteristics such as age of onset of diabetes, BMI, and insulin levels were not different between diabetic patients with the mt3316 mutation and those without it. Concision The mt3316 G→ A mutation is a polymorphism unrelated to diabetes.
2.Research on the design of qualitative quality control testing device for portable medical endoscope optical performance
Jun JI ; Changsong JIANG ; Chunwei HOU
China Medical Equipment 2013;(10):11-12,13
Objective: To design qualitative quality control testing device for portable medical endoscope optical performance. Methods:To install the mounting bracket, uniform light source and testing target, etc and integrate testing of the visual resolution, geometric distortion, color reproduction capability, the dynamic range and the brightness of the image plane on only one testing target. Results:This kind of device can observe the target by eye or monitor. Conclusion:It can realize the function of rapid, qualitative detection for clinical medical endoscope optical performance parameters.
3.Research and Practice on Establishing New Mode of Production and Practice in Pharmacology of Senior Vocational College
Jing LI ; Feiyan HOU ; Huaiping JI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2006;0(09):-
Emphasizing practice is a main characteristic in Pharmacy.Insisting on taking employment as guide to do profitable research and practice on new mode of production and practice in pharmacology of senior vocational college from regulating education schedule,establishing and consummating exercitation examination and evaluation mechanism,promoting collaboration between college and corporation,and establishing exercitation-driving education mechanism,can help students improve their practice knowledge in exercitation,transform their knowledge to ability,and cultivate professional pharmacy talent of application and creation.
4.Conjunctive Use of Various Adjuvant and Fusion Protein Which Composed of M2e and N P Genes of Avian Influenza Virus,and the Influence on Immunogenicity
Hai XU ; Hong-Yan HOU ; Bi-Hua DENG ; Qi-Sheng ZHENG ; Ji-Bo HOU ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(02):-
Based on the gene sequence of AIV matrix protein 2(M2) and two cytotoxic T-lymphocyte epitopes derived from nucleoprotein,the prokaryotic expression vector pET-3M2e-NP1-NP2 was constructed.The target gene was expressed in the solvable form in BL21(DE3) when induced with 1.0 mmol/L IPTG and Western blot analysis showed that the expression product had good immunogencity.Purified fusion protein was mixed with various amount of adjuvant,including Freund's,Vash oil and chitosan,and then immunized 20-day-old chicken by intramuscular injection and boosted 3weeks later.Blood samples were collected weekly following the primary vaccination.The anti-M2e antibody was detected with ELISA method with the synthesized peptide as coated antigen;the neutralizing ability of anti-serum was evaluated on MDCK cell line and chick embryo,the CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocyte amounts in peripheral blood of immunized chicken was measured by flow cytometry.Results showed that the fusion protein can induce immunological reaction,and the antibody can bind with the viral M2 protein that expressed on the surface of MDCK cells.Flow cytometry result showed that CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocyte in peripheral blood increased obviously following immunization(P
5.Study on the Immune Efficiency for General Vaccine Against Avian Influenza Virus Using Human Mycobacterium Tuberculosis hsp70 as the Carrier for Peptide Epitopes
Qi-Sheng ZHENG ; Gong-Bao XU ; Hong-Yan HOU ; Xue-Hua ZHANG ; Ji-Bo HOU ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(12):-
M2e gene of three copies for H5N1 subtype AIV was synthesized and fused with human mycobacterium tuberculosis hsp70 gene.The fused gene was cloned into the prokaryotic expression vector to get pET-3M2e and pET-3M2e-hsp70.Recombinant protein r3M2e and r3M2e-hsp70 were successfully expressed induced with IPTG and purified with Ni2+-NTA collumn.Following that,the immunity of the recombinant protein was analysized with Western blot.20-day-old AIV non-immunized chickens were vaccined with r3M2e and r3M2e hsp70,at the same time,Trx and KLH-M2e inoculated chickens were served as vector and positive controls.Two weeks after the primary vaccination,every group was boosted with the same vaccine as in the primary vaccination.The humoral immunity of the vaccined chickens was evaluated with antibody detection against M2e,cytopathic suppression test,and indirect fluorescence assay.The cellular immunity was estimated according to lymphocyte subtype analysis with flow cytometry and M2e specific cytokine detection.Four weeks after the boost vaccine,all groups were challenged with 100EID50 AIV of H9N2 subtype,and the virus from swabs was detected with Real-time PCR.Results indicated that r3M2e hsp70 vaccined chicken developed the better humoral and cellular immune response,also,made a better performance compared with r3M2e vaccined group in virus challenge.
6.Sorafenib for the treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma
Wei ZHANG ; Zhiyong HUANG ; Ping HOU ; Guibao JI ; Xiaoping CHEN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2013;28(7):519-522
Objective To observe the efficacy and safety of sorafenib in the treatment of the unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.Methods According to the inclusion criteria,33 patients with the unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma were given sorafenib (400 mg for twice per day).During the course of treatment,dose was adjusted based on the degree of the adverse effects.Tumor response to sorafenib and safety was assessed every 6-8 weeks using the modified RECIST criteria.The survial curve for the time to progression (TTP) and overall survival (OS) were estimated.Results In this series,there was no patients achieved complete response (CR) and partial response (PR),1 1 patients were evaluated as with stable disease(SD),22 patients were with progressive disease (PD).The median TTP was 5.6 months (2.3-8.9 months).The median TTP was longer in patients with BCLC B than BCLC C stage.TTP was longer in good than in poor performance status patients,and shorter in extrahepatic metastasis than in no extrahepatic metastasis patients.The overall incidence of adverse events was 75.8%.The most common adverse events were hand foot skin reaction,diarrhea,hypertension and rash.Three patients had grade 3 adverse events.Conclusions Sorafenib can extend the median time to progression in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.Patients with earlier stage of HCC and better performance status are hopeful for more positive response to the treatment of sorafenib.
7.Application of both over-expanded cutaneous flap and temporal superficial fascia flap in ear reconstruction with Medpor
Hang JI ; Susheng WANG ; Gang LIANG ; Zhihua ZHANG ; Chun HOU
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2012;18(1):16-18
Objective To investigate the feasibility and results of the application of both expanded cutaneous flap and temporoparietal fascia flap in total ear reconstruction with Medpor framework.Methods The main procedures consisted of three stages:stage Ⅰ-skin expansion,stage Ⅱ auricle formation that consisted of orientation of Medpor implant and creation of coverage for the implant by both expaned skin flap and temporoparietal fascia flap,and stage Ⅲ-treatment of residual ear and recontruction of auricular lobule. Results Twenty-two ears in 22 unilateral microtia patients were constructed using Medpor implants covered with both expanded cutaneous flap and temporoparietal fascia flap over the last three years,and they were accepted as pleasing by the patients.Conclusions Application of both expanded cutaneous flap and temporoparietal fascia flap can assure no extrusion of Medpor implant in ear reconstruction.Further more,the two layers of transferred tissues will not affect the profile details of the reconstructed ear.And because the skin covering the framework and fascia is derived from frommastoid region,the appearance and profile of the reconstructed auricle is true to nature and close to that of the opposite one.
8.Analysis of general satisfaction of senior outpatients and its influencing factors
Chengbei HOU ; Huayin SUN ; Lisong LIU ; Xunming JI
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2012;28(3):217-221
Objective To investigate the satlsfaction of senior outpatients over 60 years old,and explore the factors associated with their satisfaction so as to provide scientific references for improving quality of care at the hospital Methods A questionnaire survey was made by random sampling at the hospital.The outcomes subject to Ordinal regress Results The general satisfaction was as high as 82.77% among these outpatients.Results of the Ordinal regression model showed seven factors significantly affecting such satisfaction rate,namely waiting time for registration,correct statement of medicine information,patience to hear patient's concerns,carefulness of inspection,time for doctor-patient communication,request for comments on therapy,and outpatient clinic seating conditions.Conclusion Senior outpatients tend to emphasize medical skills and medical service than waiting time at the hospital.This suggests better medical skills and service attitude as key to higher general satisfaction rate of senior outpatients.
9.Combined surgery of facial fat tissue remodel with SMAS-suspended rhytidectomy
Mingyong YANG ; Ji JIN ; Binbin LI ; Lin FANG ; Dianju HOU
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2012;18(2):102-104
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of facial fat tissue grafting and remodeling with SMAS suspension in facial rejuvenation.MethodsThe treatment process of 12 patients with facial fat tissue grafting and SMAS-suspended rhytidectomy were reviewed retrospectively,the surgical operative procedure and treatment results of facial liposuction and autologous fat grafting with SMAS-suspended rhytidectomy were analyzed and evaluated.Results12 patients underwent facial liposuction,SMAS-suspended rhytidectomy and autologous free fat tissue grafting and remodeling.All the followed-up cases obtained good results without complications.ConclusionsCombined surgery of facial fat tissue remodel with SMAS-suspended rhytidectomy not only corrects the soft tissue laxity,but also modifies the faical volume loss.It solves the aging problems in different angles through soft tissue lift and volume restoration.It is a relatively ideal surgical method of facialplasty for those aged patients.
10.Intervention of rat models of chronic obstructive pulmonery disease with ω-3 fatty acids
Zongbao YIN ; Qun XIANG ; Chao JI ; Bing XIE ; Yu HOU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2014;22(1):49-52
Objective To explore the effectiveness of ω-3 fatty acids in intervening rat models of chronic obstructive pulmonery disease (COPD).Methods The rat COPD models were established by cigarette smoking and intratracheal lipopolysaccharide instillation.Totally 90 rats were randomly divided into 3 groups:normal control group (treated with normal saline),COPD group,and intervention group (the COPD rat models treated with ω-3 fatty acids).Lung tissues were obtained on the 7th,21st,and 28th day.The left lower lobes were analyzed to determine the expressions of nuclear factor-kappa beta (NF-κB) and interferon-γ (IFN-γ)and the right lung lobes were sliced for detecting the cell apoptosis.Double antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (DAS-ELISA) was used to detect the serum IFN-γ and interleukin-6 (IL-6).Results (1) The pathological changes of lung tissue:there were a large number of inflammatory exudation,alveolar wall thickening,hyperplasia of vascular smooth muscle and the alveolar structure destruction in the COPD model group,but the lung tissue were part of alveolar cavity and a little inflammatory exudate in ω-3 fatty fish acids treatment group,control rats were almost no alveolar inflammation on the 28th days.(2) On the 28th day,NF-κB protein expression of the lung tissue (18.91 ± 3.07) in rats of COPD model group was significantly higher than the control group and the intervention group (5.47 ±4.86 and 7.23 ±2.21) (P <0.01).On the 28th day,IFN-γ protein expression in lung tissue of the rats in the model group was 7.12 ±3.37,significantly lower than the intervention group (18.74 ± 2.65),the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.01).(3) The IL-6 levels of the blood-serum of model group rats were (13.43 ± 2.47) ng/L,significantly higher than the control group and the intervention group [(4.78 ± 1.93) and (4.98 ± 1.89) ng/L],the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.01) on the 28th day,,but the IFN-γ level [(2.23 ± 0.63) ng/L] in COPD group was more poorer than ω-3 fatty acids group and the intervention group [(4.51 ± 0.71) and (7.05 ± 0.52) ng/L] (P < 0.01).Conclusions The ω-3 fatty acids can lower NF-κB protein expressions in lung tissues and serum and IL-6 levels in COPD rats; aslo,it can increase the IFN-γ protein expression in lung tissue and serum.Thus,it can prevent the lung inflammation in COPD rats.