1.Results of monitoring indicators of iodine deficiency disorders in Guangming District of Shenzhen City in 2010-2012
Chao YI ; Zhongping ZHU ; Tieqiang WANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2014;33(1):72-73
Objective To know the current situation of prevention and control of iodine deficiency disorders in Guangming District of Shenzhen through analyzing related monitoring indicators from 2010-2012.Methods According to the National Iodized Salt Monitoring Program,in Guangming District of Shenzhen,2 Street Offices were chosen,then 4 Neighborhood Committees were chosen in each Street Office randomly,15 household salt samples were selected randomly in each Neighborhood Committee; 5 primary schools were chosen in this district,and 20 urine samples were selected from 8-10 years old children in each school in 2011,one source water and one tap water sample were collected of all the water supply companies in this district in 2012.Salt iodine was determined by direct titration method; urinary iodine was determined by As3--Ce4+ catalytic spectrophotometry method; water iodine was determined by sulfate Ce catalytic spectrophotometry of drinking water standard test method.Results Salt iodine were 27.13 and 21.23 mg/kg in 2010 and 2012,respectively.The rates of qualified iodized salt in 2010 and 2012 were 93.33% (112/120) and 90.00% (108/120),respectively.The median concentration of urinary iodine of 8-10 years old children in 2011 was 208.19 μg/L.The median concentration of water iodine in 2012 was 31.60 μg/L.Conclusions The district isn't an iodine excess.The rates of qualified iodized salt in resent years are in line with national standards.There is no iodine deficiency in children and additional supplementation of iodine is not necessary.But relevant monitoring still needs to be improved.
2.Effects of neonatal repeated intermittent inhalation of sevoflurane on learning-memory and Tau protein, p-Tau protein in juvenile and adult rats
Quan WANG ; Chao ZHANG ; Yi WANG ; Zhaoqiong ZHU
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2017;30(3):257-261
Objective Learning and memory function is the form of brain higher nervous activity .Hippocampus is the main parts responsible for learning and memory function .Once damaged , it will seriously affect the quality of life in patients .The purpose of this paper was to observe the effects of neonatal repeated intermittent sevoflurane inhalation on learning-memory function and Tau protein , p-Tau protein in brain hippocampus in juvenile and adult rats . Methods Twenty-four healthy SD rats ( n=24 ) were randomly di-vided into juvenile sevoflurane inhalation group ( n=6) , juvenile con-trol group ( n=6);adult sevoflurane inhalation group ( n=6) , and adult control group ( n=6) .Rats in juvenile sevoflurane inhalation group and adult sevoflurane inhalation group inhaled 2.6%sevoflurane at the postnatal 7th day, 14th day, 21th day ( P7,P14,P21) for 2 hours.Rats in juvenile control group and adult control group inhaled the carrier gas (1L/min Air+1L/min O2) at the same time for 2 hours.During P31~37, Morris water maze test was conducted in juvenile sevoflurane inhalation group and juvenile control group to detect the behavior.During P91~97, Morris water maze test was conducted in adult sevoflurane inhalation group and adult control group to detect the behavior .Then hippocampi were taken out to detect the expression levels of Tau protein and p -Tau protein. Results ( 1) Comparison of escape latency at the same time ① Juvenile period: no statistical difference between sevoflurane inhalation group (52.04±41.90,29.77±14.23, 19.87±5.71,22.74±13.73,21.91±9.07) and control group (47.82±8.06,25.26±12.53,23.79±9.49, 20.00±10.10, 14.03±7.55) had (P>0.05).② Adult period: no statistical difference between sevoflurane inhalation group (42.00± 14.12, 26.87±16.93, 19.80±13.76, 15.06±8.45, 8.66±4.82) and control group (41.97±25.66,22.88±10.04,15.88±5.20,9.26± 3.98,11.33±6.05 (P>0.05).(2) Comparison of spatial probe test results:no statistical difference in the swimming times from original area,swimmingresidencetime,swimmingdistanceandspeedbetweengroups(P>0.05).(3)Tauproteinexpressiondetection ①Juvenile period:In the hippocampal CA1 region, CA3 region, DG region, the expression level of Tau in the sevoflurane inhalation group (0.237±0.015, 0.324±0.024,0.226±0.019) was higher than the control group (0.185±0.024,0.232±0.040, 0.184±0.018) (P>0.01).②Adult peroid:no statistically significant difference between sevoflurane inhalation group and control group (P>0.05). (4)p-Tau(Ser396)proteinexpressiondetection ①Juvenileperiod:nostatisticallysignificantdifferencebetweensevofluraneinhala-tion group and control group ( P>0.05) .②Adult period:The expression level in the hippocampal CA3 region of sevoflurane inhalation group (0.170±0.005) was higher than control group (0.158±0.011) (P<0.05), but in the CA1 and DG regions there was no statisti-cally significant difference (P>0.05). Conclusion Neonatal repeated intermittent sevoflurane inhalation has done no harm to learn-ing and memory function of juvenile and adult rats , however , it can result in the significant increase of hippocampal Tau protein expres-sion level in juvenile rats and the increase of hippocampal p-Tau protein expression level in adult rats .
3.Effect of Balance Training on Cerebral Cortex and Balance Function of Mouse
Xin LIU ; Chao-yi WANG ; Rui WANG ; Minhua YU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2006;12(12):1058-1059
Objective To observe the effect of balance training on cerebral cortex and balance function of mouse.Methods Forty-five C57BL/6J female mice were randomly divided into the control group, two-week training group and four-week training group with 15 animals in each group. An new model of balance function training was copied. The balance function, brain index, and the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) and activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the mouse cerebral cortex were tested after training.Results The total time passing balance beam of the four-week training group significantly shorten compared with the control group and two-week training group ( P<0.01). Compared with the control group, the brain index of two-week training group increased ( P<0.05), and four-week training group also increased significantly ( P<0.01). Compared with the control group, the SOD activity of cerebral cortex significantly increased (P<0.01), and MDA decreased ( P<0.05) in the four-week training group.Conclusion This new balance training can improve balance function, increase the brain index and decrease lipid peroxidation level in the cerebral cortex of the mice.
5.Three-dimensional finite element analysis of maxillary anterior teeth retraction force system in light wire technique.
Xiangfeng ZHANG ; Chao WANG ; Xi XIA ; Feng DENG ; Yi ZHANG
West China Journal of Stomatology 2015;33(3):291-295
OBJECTIVEThis study aims to construct a three-dimensional finite element model of a maxillary anterior teeth retraction force system in light wire technique and to investigate the difference of hydrostatic pressure and initial displacement of upper anterior teeth under different torque values of tip back bend.
METHODSA geometric three-dimensional model of the maxillary bone, including all the upper teeth, was achieved via CT scan. To construct the force model system, lingual brackets and wire were constructed by using the Solidworks. Brackets software, and wire were assembled to the teeth. ANASYS was used to calculate the hydrostatic pressure and the initial displacement of maxillary anterior teeth under different tip-back bend moments of 15, 30, 45, 60, and 75 Nmm when the class II elastic force was 0.556 N.
RESULTSHydrostatic pressure was concentrated in the root apices and cervical margin of upper anterior teeth. Distal tipping and relative intrusive displacement were observed. The hydrostatic pressure and initial displacement of upper canine were greater than in the central and lateral incisors. This hydrostatic pressure and initial intrusive displacement increased with an increase in tip-back bend moment.
CONCLUSIONLingual retraction force system of maxillary anterior teeth in light wire technique can be applied safely and controllably. The type and quantity of teeth movement can be controlled by the alteration of tip-back bend moment.
Finite Element Analysis ; Humans ; Incisor ; Maxilla ; Tooth Movement Techniques ; methods ; Tooth Root ; Torque
6.Transient expression and biological activity identification of human pigment epithelium-derived factor in mammary cell line SP2/0
Yi DAI ; Wenjing SHI ; Yuxiong WANG ; Min YU ; Chao CHEN
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2011;14(6):347-353
Objective To construct eukaryotic expression plasmid pIRESneo3-pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) and detect its transient expression in SP2/0 cells. Methods Specific primers were designed based on the mature peptide sequence of human PEDF cDNA in the GenBank. Human PEDF gene was cloned into the eukaryotic expression vector pIRESneo3. The PEDF DNA was transfected into SP2/0 with LipofectamineTM 2000. The recombinant human PEDF protein expressed in SP2/0 cell culture supernatant was identified by Western blot and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The biological activity of the recombinant human PEDF was measured by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-z-y1)-2,5-diphenytetrazolium bromide(MTT) method. Results PCR amplification, restriction enzyme digestion and DNA sequencing confirmed that the mature peptide sequence of human PEDF cDNA was successfully cloned into the eukaryotic expression vector pIRESneo3. And the plasmid was transfected into SP2/0 cells, which could secret PEDF. Western blot analysis showed that there was only one obvious band at the position of relative molecular weight of 50 000, and it is equivalent to the expected value. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay suggested that the content of PEDF began to rise after transfection, and peaked at 36 h [(0.92±0.04) μg/ml]. The proliferation of human umbilical vein endothelial cell line was significantly inhibited by supernatant after transfection of 36 h (P<0.05). Conclusions The eukaryotic expression plasmid pIRESneo3-PEDF had been successfully constructed and active human PEDF was transiently secreted, which made a foundation for further study of stable expression and purification of PEDF. This protein could be a potential medication for preventing and managing retinopathy of prematurity.
7.Expression of AKT2 gene in human liver cancer and its clinical significance
Yi XIE ; Xin CHEN ; Haixin QIAN ; Wanghe WANG ; Chao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2012;18(1):34-36
ObjectiveTo study the expression of AKT2 gene in liver cancer and its relationship to tumor progression.MethodsThe expression of AKT2 in liver cancer was detected by SP immunohistochemical stainin and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).Four patients with benign liver tumors were used as control.ResultsThe positive rates of AKT2 in liver cancer tissue and benign control tissue were 62.5% (28/32) and 0% (0/4),respectively.The difference was significant.In addition,a positive expression of AKT2 correlated significantly with poor differentiation,positive lymph node and distant metastasis.The median survival after surgery was significantly shorter in patients with positive than with negative AKT2 (76d vs 463d).ConclusionThe detection of AKT2 was useful in assessing the progression of liver cancer,in determining prognosis and eventually in rendering a possible target for novel therapeutic strategies.
8.Analysis of the statistics of graduates students in PUMC hospital
Xin ZHOU ; Jing WANG ; Zhi-yi ZHANG ; Chao NI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2011;10(9):1074-1076
The author analyzes the basic information in recent years,including overall students scale,students' age,application trends,etc.Some suggestions are made,regarding to recruiting plan,applicant qualification,recruiting mode,etc,in order to further improve the recruiting and graduate management.
9.Verification of Ancient and Modern Circling Acupuncture Manipulations
Yuan XU ; Chao WANG ; Jingqing KANG ; Bo CHEN ; Yi GUO
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(2):173-175
By sorting out the literature on circling acupuncture manipulation in past dynasties’ acupuncture books and famous doctors’ treatises and selecting representative doctors and works, this article summarizes, sorts out and analyzes the definition, performance, action and application of circling acupuncture manipulation and explores its essence in order to promote the inheritance of circling acupuncture manipulation as old and very effective therapy and better its clinical application.
10.In vivo killing effects of nanosecond pulsed electric fields on mouse breast cancer
Yi LIU ; Zhixiao XUE ; Chao WANG ; Haixia ZHANG ; Donghao LV
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2015;(3):165-167,171
Objective To explore the in vivo killing effects of nanosecond pulsed electric fields on mouse breast cancer in tumor bearing BALB/c mice. Methods Twenty four BALB/c mice models with subcutaneous EMT-6 breast cancer were prepared and divided into experimental group and control group (n=12). In experimental group, the mice were treated by the pulsed electric fields with peak voltage of 700 V/cm, rise times of 57 ns, durations of 70μs and duty ratio of 50%on the tumor tissue with two parallel electrodes under anaesthesia. One hundred pulses were given and the energy was just 9.75 J with effective action period of 7 ms. Tumor volume, animal weight and histopathologic changes after 1, 3, 5 and 7 d were observed after irreversible electroporation. Results The tumor volume in experimental group increased more slowly than that in control group, especially at the 1-3 d after treatment with a standstill. Histopathological examination results showed that the tumor tissue had obvious coagulation necrosis and tissue edema after electrical stimulation treatment, and mass vacuole like structure appeared in tumor tissue from the third day after treatment and vascular injury occurred at the early stage. Conclusions In the given field conditions, steep pulsed electric field has inhibitory effect on tumor growth. In order to achieve more ideal tumor therapy effect, further studies on steep pulse dose are needed.