1.Diagnosis of fetal chromosomal aneuploidy by free fetal DNA in maternal plasma in the first trimester
Ying CHANG ; Xu CHEN ; Hongyan CUI ; Chenchun REN
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2014;17(1):14-18
Objective To assess the clinical value of fetal chromosomal aneuploidy diagnosed by free fetal DNA in maternal plasma in 11-13+6 gestational weeks.Methods A total of 2 650 pregnant women who had prenatal care in Tianjin Center Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology from January 1,2010 to December 31,2010 were included.Each of them had an ultrasound scan to measure fetal nuchal translucency thickness.Maternal serum free β-human chorionic gonadotropin and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A test was performed as part of screening for chromosomal abnormalities.Results of ultrasound and maternal plasma biochemical analysis were entered into the database,and converted into multiple of median (MoM) by factors such as maternal age,weight,ethnicity,smoking history and mode of conception.The cutoff value was 1 ∶ 270.Meanwhile,20 cases had cell free fetal DNA (cffDNA) test and the ratio of the single nucleotide polymorphism on two alleles of plancenta-specific 4 (PLAC4) were measured in 16 cases.T-test,rank sum test,MannWhitney U test and Chi-square test were used as statistical methods.Results (1) A total of 74 cases were judged as high-risk,among which 35 cases underwent transabdominal chorionic villus sampling (18 cases had cffDNA test),37 cases underwent amniocentesis at the week of 20,and two cases of Rh negative did not receive the invasive examination.Totally 20 cases,including two Rh negative cases,had the cell-free fetal DNA test.(2) By cffDNA test of maternal plasma,two cases of 21 trisomy,one case of 18 trisomy,two cases of 45,XO and one case of balanced translocation were diagnosed.(3) In the two cases of 21 trisomy,maternal plasma G/A ratio ofPL4C4 RNA-single nucleotide polymorphism alleles was 1.00 (0.98,1.02) ; in 14 pregnancies with normal chromosome,the ratio was 1.055 (1.02,1.13,Z=3.5).There was no significant difference (P=0.066).Conclusion Diagnosing of fetal chromosomal aneuploidy by cffDNA in maternal plasma is feasible and noninvasive with high negative predictive value,and can be used in Rh-negative pregnant women for prenatal screening and diagnosis.
2.Study on several ultrasound markers combined maternal serum biochemical markers to screen fetal chromosomal aneuploidy at 11 to 13+6 weeks of gestation
Xu CHEN ; Ying CHANG ; Hongyan CUI ; Chenchun REN ; Bingying YU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2013;48(11):815-818
Objective To evaluate the efficiency of combined screening for chromosomal abnormalities in the first trimester and the ultrasound characteristics of these fetuses.Methods Retrospective study for 5000 singleton pregnancies by combined screening of trisomies 21,18,13 and Turner syndrome.Risk algorithms were developed for calculation of patient-specific risks for each of the three trisomies based on maternal age,fetal nuchal translucency,free β human chorionic gonadotropin and serum pregnancy associated plasma protein A at 11 to 13 +6 weeks of pregnant.The value of nuchal translucency (NT) and β-hCG and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A) level were inputted computer,and calculate the risk value (≥ 1 ∶ 270) by automatic analysis software.Two hundred and four cases with high risk were performed transabdominal chorionic villus biopsy to detect the fetal chromosomal karyotypes.Meanwhile,other ultrasonic characteristics of fetal were elevated.Results (1) Five thousand cases of pregnant women were detected,including 4983 normal cases,62 cases were induced labor for a variety of reasons in the second trimester,including 40 cases with normal karyotype but with congenital heart disease,17 cases of chromosome abnormalities (9 cases trisomy 21,2 cases trisomy 18,1 cases trisomy 13,4 cases 45X),2 cases spina bifida,2 cases digestive tract obstruction,1 cases giant bladder.One case with low risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities in combined screening,but high risk of age (maternal age were over 40 years old),it was 21 trisomy syndrome after the prenatal diagnosis.(2) Five cases of nasal bone loss in 9 cases of trisomy 21 (5/9),5 cases with three tricuspid regurgitation (5/9),4 cases of venous ductus a wave flow reverse (4/9),3 cases of fetal nasal bone loss accompanied by tricuspid regurgitation and venous ductus a wave flow reverse (3/9).One case of nasal bone loss in 2 cases of trisomy 18,2 cases were tricuspid regurgitation and venous ductus a wave flow reverse.Two cases in 4 cases of 45X had venous ductus a wave flow reverse.There were 8 cases (0.16%) nasal bone absence in 4983 cases of normal karyotype fetus,48 cases (0.96%) of tricuspid regurgitation and 44 cases (0.88%) of venous ductus a wave flow reverse.Thirty-two cases in 40 cases (80%) of fetal congenital heart disease were tricuspid regurgitation,30 cases of venous ductus a wave flow reverse (75%).Eight cases of nasal bone absence normal karyotype fetus were found the nasal bone at 20 weeks gestation.Conclusion Combination screening of nuchal translucency with serum markers in the first trimester were high detection rate and low false positive rate; a wave reversion and fetal nasal bone absence accompanied by tricuspid regurgitation can improve the detection rate of abnormal karyotype; abnormalities ultrasound marker may be associated with fetal congenital heart disease at 11-13 +6 weeks of pregnancy.
3.An investigation of psychological state at different stages of occupational AIDS exposure and related influencing factors in Nanning, China
Qian LIN ; Xianmin GE ; Jucong MO ; Sisi LI ; Chenchun CHEN ; Shiyi CHEN
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2016;34(10):762-764
Objective To investigate the changes in psychological state after occupational exposure in the AIDS occupational exposure population and related influencing factors,and to provide baseline data and a basis for related departments to conduct mental health prevention and intervention for personnel with occupational AIDS exposure.Methods AIDS risk assessment was performed for all personnel with occupational AIDS exposure in 2014 in Nanning,China,and the Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) psychological scale was used for psychological state evaluation at 24 hours,1 week,and 3 months after occupational exposure in all persons who met the research criteria.Results Most of the persons with occupational AIDS exposure came from secondary and tertiary hospitals (85%),and nurses accounted for the highest percentage (78.3%).The age ranged from 21 to 50 years,and the mean age was 31.02+7.92 years.The persons with occupational AIDS exposure aged 20~29 years accounted for the highest percentage (51.6%),and most persons (76.7%) graduated from junior colleges.Compared with the adult norm,there was significant increases in the total psychological score and the number of positive items after occupational exposure (P<0.05).The scores of all items at 24 hours were significantly higher than those at the other time points,and the scores of all items gradually decreased over time (F=227.24,267.57,and 287.46,P<0.05).Compared with the adult norm,there were significant increases in the factor points at 24 hours and significant reductions in the factor points at 3 months (P<0.05).Compared with those at 24 hours,the factor scores at 3 months decreased significantly (P<0.05).Conclusion Occupational AIDS exposure affects the mental status of related personnel,and the mental status at 24 hours after exposure is poor.Related departments should provide corresponding psychological counseling for the occupational exposure population at different exposure times.
4.An investigation of psychological state at different stages of occupational AIDS exposure and related influencing factors in Nanning, China
Qian LIN ; Xianmin GE ; Jucong MO ; Sisi LI ; Chenchun CHEN ; Shiyi CHEN
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2016;34(10):762-764
Objective To investigate the changes in psychological state after occupational exposure in the AIDS occupational exposure population and related influencing factors,and to provide baseline data and a basis for related departments to conduct mental health prevention and intervention for personnel with occupational AIDS exposure.Methods AIDS risk assessment was performed for all personnel with occupational AIDS exposure in 2014 in Nanning,China,and the Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) psychological scale was used for psychological state evaluation at 24 hours,1 week,and 3 months after occupational exposure in all persons who met the research criteria.Results Most of the persons with occupational AIDS exposure came from secondary and tertiary hospitals (85%),and nurses accounted for the highest percentage (78.3%).The age ranged from 21 to 50 years,and the mean age was 31.02+7.92 years.The persons with occupational AIDS exposure aged 20~29 years accounted for the highest percentage (51.6%),and most persons (76.7%) graduated from junior colleges.Compared with the adult norm,there was significant increases in the total psychological score and the number of positive items after occupational exposure (P<0.05).The scores of all items at 24 hours were significantly higher than those at the other time points,and the scores of all items gradually decreased over time (F=227.24,267.57,and 287.46,P<0.05).Compared with the adult norm,there were significant increases in the factor points at 24 hours and significant reductions in the factor points at 3 months (P<0.05).Compared with those at 24 hours,the factor scores at 3 months decreased significantly (P<0.05).Conclusion Occupational AIDS exposure affects the mental status of related personnel,and the mental status at 24 hours after exposure is poor.Related departments should provide corresponding psychological counseling for the occupational exposure population at different exposure times.
5.SNP microarray analysis of retention abortion chorionic villus.
Linghong WANG ; Chenchun REN ; Ying TIAN ; Wenjing WANG ; Chenjin WANG ; Shuqin CHEN ; Yuehong LIANG ; Haixia ZHANG ; Yuexiang ZHANG ; Weiwei YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2015;32(2):180-182
OBJECTIVETo compare villus cell culture and karyotype analysis with single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) microarray technology for the detection of chorionic villus chromosome in patients with retention of abortion.
METHODSForty cases were analyzed with the two methods.
RESULTSChorionic villus culturing was successful in 29 cases, among which 10 were found to have an abnormal karyotypes. For the SNP microarray analysis, all 40 cases were successful, among which 16 were shown to have an abnormal molecular karyotype.
CONCLUSIONSNP microarray technology is highly accurate and specific, which is particularly suitable for the detection of chromosomal deletions or duplications, uniparental disomy, low-percentage mosaicism and other chromosomal abnormalities. It has provided an effective supplement to the conventional chorionic villus culture and karyotype analysis.
Abortion, Missed ; genetics ; Adult ; Chorionic Villi ; chemistry ; Chromosome Aberrations ; Female ; Humans ; Karyotyping ; Male ; Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis ; methods ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Trimester, First ; genetics