1.Effect of tumor necrosis factor-α and asymmetric dimethylarginine on left ventricle of patients with primary hypertension
Clinical Medicine of China 2010;26(1):3-5
Objective To understand the level of tulnor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) in serum of healthy adults and primary hypertension patients with different left ventricle,and to explore the role of TNF-α and ADMA in the pathophysiological mechanism of heart damage due to hypertension.Methods Thirty health adults were recruited as control.Based on the left ventricular mass index(LVMI)and relative wall thickness(RWT),66 patients of hypertension were divided into 4 groups:normal left ventricle group with normal LVMI and RWT,concentric remolding group with normal LVMI and incremental RWT,typical concentric hypertrophy group with incremental LVMI and RWT,eccentric left ventricular group incremental LVMI and normal RWT.TNF-α was measured by radioimmunoassay and ADMA was measured through reversed phase high-performance liquid chromatography.Resuits TNF-α and ADMA increased with the severity of the left ventricle.Each left ventricle group was significantly higher than control group (P<0.01).The differences between left ventricle groups were statistically significant (P<0.01).Conclusions TNF-α and ADMA may participate in the development of left ventricle.
2.Application of ?-adrenergic blocker during perioperational period to patients receiving PCI therapy
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine 2001;0(10):-
Objective To evaluate the protective effect of prior ?-adrenergic blocker therapy to patients who have PCI therapy.Methods We analyzed 210 consecutive patients undergoing ?-adrenergic blocker,of whom 105 did ?-adrenergic blocker therapy,105 had not.CK-MB、E、NE were tested before PCI,and 6~8 h,16~24 h after PCI.Procedural complications in hospital and 1-year outside outcomes were evaluated.Results (1)There was no significant difference between the two groups on CK-MB、E、NE.(2)Both the in-hospital(2.1% vs 4.1%)and one year (5.5% vs 7.1%)mortality was lower in ?-group than in no-? group.Conclusion Prior ?-adrenergic blocker therapy can reduce the incidence of cardic events.
4.Comparison between cerebral ischemia disease and multiple sclerosis by using MR diffusion tensor imaging
Xin LOU ; You-Quan CAI ; Lin MA ; Jian-Ming CAI ;
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2001;0(04):-
0.05).Conclusion DTI can noninvasive detect the potential disorder of corpus eallosum in vivo,thus providing useful information to differentiate the cerebral ischemia disease from multiple sclerosis.
5.Construction of pRluc-hNTSR1-pcDNA3.1 eukaryotic expression vectors and its expression in isolated cells
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(12):1140-1142
Objective To construct expression vectors that Renilla reniformis (Rluc) fused with neurotensin type 1 receptor (NTSR1),and to investigate the interaction between NTSR1 and other receptors,as well as intercellular signal transduction mechanism mediated by neurotensinl-R.Methods The human NTSR1 gene was amplified by PCR using the plasmid pcDNA3.1-hNTSR1 as template.The PCR product was digested,ligased with the plasmid pRluc and then be transformed into the competent cell Top10.The construct was identified by DNA sequencing.The recombinant plasmid was transiently transfected into human embryonic kidney 293 ( HEK293 )cells,and the expression of pRluc-hNTSR1-pcDNA3.1 was detected by confocal microscopy and Western blot.Results The fragment of 1257 bp was amplified by PCR,and the DNA sequences were identical with the gene in GenBank ( NM_002531 ).Western blot showed a band about 90kDa.Confocal microscopy showed that NTSR1 was expressed on the plasma membrane.Conclusion The pRluc-hNTSR1-pcDNA3.1 eukaryotic expression vector is successfully constructed,and the expression vector can be used to investigate the interaction between NTSR1 and other receptors,as well as intercellular signal transduction mechanism mediated by neurotensinl-R,which will provide new target for drug development.
6.Antibiotic resistances of MRSA/MRSE isolated from lower respiratory tract in patients with post-cardiothoracic surgery during the period from 2011-2012
Yuqing CHEN ; Chun CAI ; Xin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(z1):1-3
Objective To survey the multi-drug resistance among the isolates of methicillinresistant Staphyloeocus from lower respiratory tract in post-cardiothoracic surgery patients and the risk factors contributing to infection aggravation.Methods The clinical data of lower respiratory tract infections were reviewed retrospectively from June 2011 to December 2012.The antimicrobial susceptibility testing was analyzed according to CLSI breakpoints 2010.Results A total of 323 clinical isolates was identified in 264 patients,including gram-positive coccus (126 strains) and gram-negative bacillus (197 strains).The prevalence of methiciIlin-resistant srtains was 88.5 % (54/61)in Staphylococus.Aureus (MRSA),and 77.3% (17/22) in Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE).No VISA or VRSA strain was identified.One enterococcal strain was resistant to Vancomycin and teicoplanin.MRSA/MRSE were also isolated from hands and nasal vestibule of nurses,article surfae,pipeline/interface of breathing machine and ward atmosphere.Conclusions Patients after cardiothoracic operation are susceptible to lower respiratory tract infection with gram positive cocci,which should be paid more attention to airway management.Rational administration,sterile operation and antimicrobial therapy are effective ways for control of multi-durg resistance.
7.Control of Retropubic Dorsal Vein Complex during Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
Jinming DI ; Xin GAO ; Yubin CAI
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(04):-
0.05).Conclusion Retropubic DVC control before laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is beneficial for both the surgical procedure and postoperative recovery of physiological functions,owing to minimal blood loss,clear surgical field,and less injury to the urinary continence system.
8.Establishment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Models Induced by 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzenesulfonic Acid in Rats
Jinfeng WANG ; Yuanyuan WANG ; Xin CAI
Journal of Medical Research 2006;0(07):-
Objective To develop a model of inflammatory bowel disease in rats induced by 2,4,6-trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid(TNBS).Methods Fifty Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups:model,mock model and normal group.2% TNBS,50% ethanol and physiological saline were administered per-rectum to each of the three groups,respectively.Feces,psychosis and appetite were observed,body weight and food eaten were recorded daily.Rats were killed after 3,6 and 14 d,and the colons were isolated and histological findings were examined.Results On the first day,rats in the model group had loose and bloody stools,and the symptoms lasted for about 8 days.Body weight and food eaten were markedly decreased for 7-10 days.Obvious pathological changes in the colon were observed on third day and heavier on sixth day,characterized by mucosal necrosis and transmutable inflammation.In the mock model group,the rats had loose stools on first day,and recovered on second day.Light pathological changes were found on third day.In the normal group,no pathological changes were found in colon.Conclusion Rats treated with TNBS showed obvious characters of inflammatory bowel disease,which could be used as a model in study on etiopathogenesis and evaluation effects of medicines.
9.Placement of pedicle screws undex X-ray fluoroscopy step by step in cadaveric thoracolumbar spine
Genlin WANG ; Huilin YANG ; Xin CAI
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(13):-
[Objective]To investigate the feasibility of the placement of pedicle screws in the thoracolumbar vertebrae under X-ray fluoroscopy step by step.[Method]Eight human cadaveric thoracolumbar spines(T9~L5) were selected and classified into group A and group B randomly,each having 4 specimens.Pedicle screws in group A were placed under X-ray fluoroscopy step by step.CT scanned the specimens of group A and measured the half pedicle length,full pedicle length and the pedicle screw passage length.The "e" angle and "f" angle of pedicle were measured on CT images.When the guide wire was pricked to the half of pedicle length,the wire tip was located at the middle line of the pedicle projection in the standard posterior-anterior image.When the wire was pricked to the full pedicle length in lumbar vertebrae,its tip was located at 3/4 line of the pedicle projection in the standard posterior-anterior image.When the wire was pricked to the full pedicle length in thoracic vertebrae,its tip was located at between 1/2 line and 3/4 line of the pedicle projection.When the wire was pricked into vertebrae,the depth of the wire and the "e" angle were noted in standard lateral image.Pedicle screws were placed by the track of the guide wire.Pedicle screws in group B were placed by traditional technique.The accuracy and feasibility of the method under X-ray fluoroscopy step by step were evaluated by observation of the position of the pedicle screws in group A and group B.[Result] Four of 72(5.56%) pedicle screws were found to have perforated the pedicle wall in group A,and 19 of 72(26.38%) pedicle screws perforated the pedicle wall in group B.The result of group A was superior to that of group B(P
10.Laparoscopic pyeloplasty (report of 11 cases)
Xin GAO ; Jianguang QIU ; Yubing CAI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2001;0(10):-
Objective To evaluate the technique of laparoscopic pyeloplasty. Methods 11 cases with ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction underwent laparoscopic pyeloplasty via post abdominal cavity approach. Results All the operations have been successful,the operating time being 2 to 4 h and the blood loss 40 to 90 ml. Ultrasound B investigation 3 to 24 months after the procedure showed no hydronephrosis in all and IVU analysis in 6 cases one year after the operation disclosed good outcome with less morbidity. Conclusions Laparoscopic pyeloplasty is an effective way to treat UPJ obstruction with minimal trauma to the patient.