1.Long-term Effects of Tangshan Earthquake on Psychosomatic Health of Paraplegic Suffers
Chinese Mental Health Journal 1992;0(01):-
Objective: To study the long-term effect of Tangshan earthquake on psychosomatic health of paraplegic suffers. Method: 64 paraplegic suffers of Tangshan earthquake and 64 normal controls were interviewed and assessed with self made questionnaire for psychosomatic health, SCL-90, SAS, SDS, CMI (Cornell Medical Index) and SSRS (Social Support Rating Scale). Results: 6 patients (9%) were diagnosed as PTSD according to CCMD-2-R, this rate was higher than that of normal citizen experienced the earthquake. 32 patients had Acute Stress Reaction. At present, patients' group had poorer mental health than control reflected by SCL-90, SAS, SDS and CMI. Conclusion: The severity of trauma both mentally and physically has great influence on mental health of suffers even after 25 years.
2.Silent information regulator 1 and cerebral ischemia
Xuan ZHANG ; Fuqiang GUO ; Ben WEI
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2013;21(7):554-558
Silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1) is a NAD+-dependent histone deacetylase,which plays an important role in cerebral ischemia.It mainly stabilizes cerebral vascular endothelium,prevents vascular stenosis and the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative stress effects after cerebral ischemia.This article reviews the protective effects of STRT1 and its related mechanisms in cerebral ischemia.
3.Study on sleep disorders in patients with Parkinson' s disease by polysomnogram
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2005;0(07):-
Objective To observe the polysomnographic manifestation of sleep disorder and the characteristics of sleep architecture in patients with PD.Methods 42 patients with PD and 40 normal controls underwent night polysomnography.The parameters of sleep architecture and progress in two groups and video-monitoring features were analyzed.Results According to PSG recordings,the incidence of difficulties in the initiation of sleep(73.8%),fragmented sleep(59.5%),excessive daytime sleepiness (46.1%)were respectively increased in PD patients group than that in controls(all P5)、 ESS were increased(P=0.022,0.000,0.007, 0.001,0.000,respectively).SOREMPs occurred in 6 patients(14.3%)in PD group,but didn't oecure in controls.In PD group REM without atonia(RWA)was demonstrated in 36 patients(85.7%),RBD in 19 patients;in control group,however,REM in 6 and RBD in 2 separately.The statistics analysis showed the incidence of RWA(85.7%)and RBD(45.2%)in PD group was significantly higher than that in control group(P
4.Study on relationship between CAG repeat in ITI5 gene and clinical phenotype of Huntington's disease
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2005;0(08):-
Objective To detect the relationship between CAG repeat in IT15 gene and clinical manifestations of Huntington's disease (HD).Methods Non-denaturing polyacrylamide gel electro- phoresis method was used to detect CAG repeat.Clinical manifestations were scored by UHDRS and MMSE. Results Genotypes of IT15 were heterozygous in all 29 HD patients.CAG repeat in the HD chromosome, being 42—62,13—28 in normal chromosome,was inversely correlated with age of onset (r=-0.539,P
5.Effect of fibrocystin on the proliferation of kidney cyst epithelial cells in autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
Jiyun YANG ; Yang YANG ; Ben ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2008;24(5):349-355
Objective To explore whether the inhibited expression of fibrocystin by RNA interference can increase epidermal growth factor (EGF)-induced cell proliferation and its possible mechanism . Methods A stable PKHD1-silenced HEK 293 cell line was established . Cell proliferation rate, intracellular Ca2+ concentration and extracellular signal-reguhted kinase 1/2(ERK1/2) activity were assessed after treatment with EGF, verapamil and Bay K8644 . Results The proliferation rate of PKHD1-silenced HEK-293 cells was found to be significantly higher after EGF stimulation compared to the control HEK 293 cell (231 .5% vs 152 .8%, P<0 .01) . PKHD1-silencing lowered the intracellular Ca2+ concentration and caused EGF-induced ERK1/2 overactivation in the cells(P<0 .01 ) . When cells were treated with verapamil for 4 hours to lower the intracellular Ca2+ concentration, the cell proliferation rate was significantly increased after 20 ng EGF for 24 hours . The verapamil treatment increased the level of activated ERK1/2 in EGF-treated cells . An increase of intracellular Ca2 + in PKHD1-silenced ceils repressed the EGF-dependent ERK1/2 activation and the hyperproliferative response to EGF stimulation . Conclusions Inhibition of fibrocystin can cause EGF-induced excessive proliferation through decreasing intracellular Ca2+ resulting in EGF-induced ERK1/2 activation . The loss of fibrocystin may lead to abnormal proliferation in kidney epithelial cells and cyst formation in ARPKD through modulation of intracellular Ca2+ concentration .
6.Factors Related to Hospitalized Schizophrenics with Metabolic Syndrome
Ben ZHANG ; Feng WANG ; Xueyi WANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2002;0(10):-
Objective:To explore the relative factors of hospitalized schizophrenics with metabolic syndrome. Methods: Patients data were collected by the way of face-to-face questionnaire to patients or their guardians, consulting patients medical record, checking physical or laboratory examination. Information include age, duration of the disease, the classification of antipsychotics and dosage, fast plasma glucose, plasma lipids, blood pressure, etc of hospitalized schizophrenics. The relative factors of metabolic syndrome were analyzed. Results; Among 797 schizophrenics, there were 153 cases (19. 2% ) suffered from metabolic syndrome. Single-factor analysis showed that the patients with longer duration of the disease, taking clozapine, etc, were at high risk of metabolic syndrome, and sex didnt relate to metabolic syndrome; Logistic regression analysis appeared that metabolic syndrome correlated with age, clozapine, CRP concentration, etc. Conclusion: The possible risk factors causing metabolic syndrome in schizophrenia include, duration of the disease, etc.
7.Eliciting anti-HIV-1 antibodies with whole-inactivated HIV-1ⅢB bound plant polysaccharide sulfate in mice
Chiyu ZHANG ; Yunyun CHEN ; Kunlong BEN
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1985;0(02):-
Objective:To investigate if a plant-derived polysaccharide sulfate(M33A) binding to HIV1 gp120 may induce the exposure of neutralization epitopes of gp120,and if M33A-bound HIV-1ⅢB antigens may be used as a AIDS vaccine for inducing neutralizing antibodies against HIV-1.Methods:Whole-inactivated M33A-bound HIV-1ⅢB antigens were prepared and used to immunize mice after mixing with FCA or FIA.The titers of anti-HIV-1 IgG antibodies in immunized mouse plasma were detected by ELISA,and the HIV-1 neutralization by those plasma was detected by the improved microtiter neutralization assay.Results:M33A-bound HIV-1 antigens induced higher titers of anti-HIV-1 IgG antibodies(group C:1.5?10~6;group D:1.5?10~6) than HIV-1 antigens alone(4.9?10~5),and female mice produced 3 times higher titers of anti-HIV-1 IgG antibodies than male mice after immunized with various HIV-1 antigens.All three immunization schemes did not induce the production of anti-HIV-1 neutralizing antibodies.Conclusion:M33A binding does not induce gp120 to expose neutralization epitopes.However,M33A may improve the level of mice immune responses to HIV-1 antigens,suggesting M33A may enhance immune response to HIV-1 antigens.
8.Optimization of conus genomic DNA isolation methods
Sulan LUO ; Ben ZHANG ; Dongting ZHANGSUN ;
Chinese Journal of Marine Drugs 1994;0(01):-
Conopeptides (Conotoxin) derived from tropical marine gastropod, cone snail ( Conus ) venoms have been an useful tool agent in neuro investigation and new drug source. Recently, new method of Conotoxin genes cloning from Conus genomic DNA has been established. So to get Conus genomic DNAs rapidly is the basis for diverse Conotoxin gene isolation, gene bank construction and the medical source exploitation. In this report, different DNA extractions from different tissue and organs of six cone snail species were performed in order to optimize the DNA isolation methods. The optimized brief phenol SDS method was established which fit for cone snails genomic DNA extraction.
9.The clinical effects of transobturator tension-free vaginal tape obturator inside-out for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence
Jianlong WANG ; Yaoguang ZHANG ; Fei WANG ; Ben WAN ; Janye WANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2013;(1):69-72
Objective To explore the clinical effects of tension-free vaginal tape obturator system inside-out (TVT-O) for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence.Methods A retrospective analysis of 102 patients with stress urinary incontinence who were performed TVT-O surgery in our hospital from October 2011 to June 2012.The postoperative follow-up time was 1 to 8 months.Results 102 patients with stress urinary incontinence were effectively controlled after surgery,the subjective satisfactory rate was 96.1% (98 cases),the objective of efficiency was 93.1%(95 cases).After a mean follow-up of 1-8 months,no symptoms were in recurrence.The average surgery time was (35.0± 2.1) min and the average blood loss was (25.0± 6.4) ml.International consultation on incontinence questionnaire short form (ICIQ-SF) score was 16.2 ± 3.4 beforc operation and reduced to 8.7±2.6 after 4 weeks (P<0.05).Incontinence quality of life questionnaire score (I-QOL) preopcratively was 40.2±19.5,and 88.7±12.3 after 4 weeks (P<0.05).One hour urine pad test:the mean preoperative urine leakage was (27.6±8.2) g,and became (5.5± 1.3)g 4weeks after operation (P<0.05).Two patients had dysuria 3 days after surgery and became recovery after keeping catheterization one week.Eight patients had groin thigh pain which remitted two days to one week later.One patient was diagnosed overactive bladder firstly and three patients had suffered current urinary infection after surgery.Conclusions TVT-O is an effective treatment method for female stress urinary incontinence because of its high level of standardization,small trauma,few complications and fast recovery.
10.Value of detection for serum VEGF levels in clinical diagnosis and curative effect on colon cancer
Jiaming ZHANG ; Jingning XU ; Yan LI ; Ben WEN ; Chaoyang XIE
Cancer Research and Clinic 2013;(4):230-233
Objective To investigate the clinical value of serum VEGF levels in the diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer.Methods Serum VEGF was detected by ELISA,and CEA and CA199 concentration were detected by CLEIA in 66 patients with colon cancer,55 patients with colon benign diseases and 50 health persons.The value of individual and joint detection for VEGF in colon cancer was evaluated.Analysis had been done on relationships between serum VEGF and pathology,treatment effects and prognosis.Results The levels of serum VEGF in colon cancer group [(318.5±148.6) ng/L] were significantly higher than those in control group [(125.7±49.4) ng/L] and benign colon diseases [(136.9±52.6) ng/L] (t =8.830,8.805,all P < 0.01).There was a positive correlation between serum levels of VEGF and depth of tumor size,tumor invasion,lymph node metastasis and TNM stage (P < 0.01).The susceptibilities of VEGF,CEA,CA199 were 61%,45 %,53 %.The sensitivity of detection was improved to 86 % when the combined detection of VEGF,CEA and CA199 (x2 =11.237,P < 0.01).The serum levels of VEGF in patients with colon cancer was significantly decreased after treatment in the 3,7,10 day compared with that before operation [(272.3±88.1),(236.8±77.4),(173.1±59.9) vs (318.5±148.6) ng/L,t=2.173,P < 0.05; t =3.961,P < 0.01; t=7.464,P < 0.01],respectively.Conclusion The VEGF was related to the onset and progression and metastasis of colon cancer.It has clinical significancy for diagnosis of colon cancer and judgment of curative effect and prognosis.