1.Carcinosarcoma of ureter and renal pelvis (report of 3 cases)
Yu ZENG ; Chuize KONG ; Cheng FU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2001;0(06):-
Objective To present the clinical and pathological features of carcinosarcoma of ureter and renal pelvis. Methods Three cases of carcinosarcoma of ureter and renal pelvis were reviewed. Results The clinical symptoms of carcinosarcomas of ureter and renal pelvis are hematuria and flank pain.The neoplasm consists of an admixture of malignant epithelial and mesenchymal elements on histological studies.The immunohistochemical studies demonstrated obvious epithelial and mesenchymal reactivity.Three patients died of the disease 8 months,14 months and 2.5 months after operation. Conclusions Carcinosarcoma of ureter and renal pelvis is a rare occurrence and is usually associated with a poor prognosis.It is sometimes difficult to make certain the diagnosis and the immunohistochemical studies are essential in pathological examinations.This lesion should be differentiated from sarcomatoid carcinoma.
2.Application of protein transduction in gene therapy
Fu XIONG ; Cheng ZHANG ; Meijuan YU
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2006;0(04):-
Protein transduction is an emerging technique in biological fields in recent years. Through the medium of protein transduction domain(PTD) composed by a small number of alkaline peptides, the functional proteins linked covalently with DNA, peptides, proteins or other macromolecules can across the membranes of mammalian cells, even the blood-brain barrier and transfer unconventionally that isn't like classical pathway. The distinct property of PTD that can take along fused protein entering into cells unconventionally offers a new vehicle to gene therapy for some diseases and has dulcet applied perspective.
4.Effect of lacrimal duct laser with lacrimal drainage tubes and stents for complexity dacryagogatresia
Yu-Ru, LI ; Xiang-Fu, CHENG ; Xiao-Rui, LIU
International Eye Science 2016;16(7):1378-1379
AIM: To explore the effect of lacrimal duct laser with lacrimal drainage tubes and stents implantation for complexity dacryagogatresia.
METHODS: There were 65 patients ( 82 eyes ) with compound tears nasolacrimal duct obstruction who received lacrimal drainage tubes and stents implantation after laser. The lacrimal duct stents were removed through nasal cavity after 1mo. Lacrimal drainage tubes were removed after 3-6mo. Follow-up periods were 6mo to 1a.
RESULTS: In the 65 patients (82 eyes), 71 eyes were cured, 5 eyes improved, the efficient rate was 93%; there were 6 eyes (7%) with epiphora.
CONCLUSION: Lacrimal duct laser with lacrimal drainage tubes and stents implantation was efficient for complexity dacryagogatresia.
5.Protective effect of hydrogen sulfide postconditioning on adult rat cardiomyocytes undergoing hypoxia-reoxygenation
Li FU ; Tian YU ; Bangyong QIN ; Chi CHENG
The Journal of Clinical Anesthesiology 2016;32(9):896-900
Objective To explore the relationship between the protective effect of hydrogen sulfide (H2 S ) postconditioning against myocardial hypoxia-reoxygenation and the dynamics of actin. Methods Adult rat cardiomyocytes were isolated and the same hatch cells were divided into 4 groups (n =3):normal group (group N),hypoxia-reoxygenation group (group HR),ischemia postconditioning group (group IPTC)and H2 S postconditioning group (group S).The four groups were divided into two sub-groups with or without cytochalasin D (CyD).At the end of reoxygenation,F-actin/G-actin,intracellular calcium ion concentration (Ca2+ )and pH value were detected with laser scanning confocal microscopy, meanwhile the level of p-p38MAPK was detected with Western blot.Results The fluorescence intensity of F-actin/G-actin of group HR,group IPTC and group S were significantly higher than that of group N (P <0.05).The fluorescence intensity of Ca2+ of group HR was higher than that of group N,group IPTC and group S (P <0.05);The intensity of Ca2+ of all group with CyD treatment was higher than those without (P <0.05);The fluorescence intensity of pHi of group N and group HR with CyD treatment was higher than those without;The fluorescence intensity of pHi of group IPTC and group S was lower than those without;The flu-orescence intensity of pHi of group HR was lower than that of group N,group IPTC and group S (P <0.05), respectively;the pHi of group N and group HR sub-group with CyD treatment was higher than those without correspondingly (P <0.05),however,the pHi of IPTC and S sub-groups were lower than their corresponding groups (P <0.05).The level of p-p38MAPK in group HR was significantly higher than those of other groups (P <0.05);there was no difference among groups N,IPTC and S.Conclusion Hydrogen sulfide postcondi-tioning could promote F-actin to remodel and stabilize the cellular environment.Hypoxia-reoxygenation pro-motes the phosphorylation level of p38MAPK,which could be surpressed by H2 S postconditioning.
6.Expression of estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor in intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
Xinjun LI ; Xuemei YU ; Limei FU ; Songlin ZHAO ; Jianxin CHENG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2011;23(12):817-818,828
ObjectiveTo investigate the expression of estrogen receptor(ER)and progesterone receptor(PR)in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma(ICCA)and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma(ECCA)comparatively.MethodsThe expression of ER and PR was detected in 24 specimens of ICCA and 34specimens of ECCA by immunohistochemistry assay.ResultsThe positive rates for ER and PR expression were 29 %(7/24)and 46 %(11/24)in ICCA specimens,respectively.3 cases among 9 cases of high histological grade,3 cases among 11 cases of middle histological grade and 1 case among 4 cases of low histological grade expressed ER positively,while 2 cases,7 cases and 2 cases expressed PR positively,respectively.The expression of ER and PR expressions showed no statistically significant differences between different histological grades of ICCA.ER and PR were all negative in 34 specimens of ECCA.Conclusion ER and PR show significant different expression between ICCA and ECCA,with exclusive positive expression in ICCA.ER and PR might be involved in the pathogeuesis of ICCA.
7.Study on family adaptability and cohesion in cerebral palsy children
Jingui CHENG ; Fuli LYU ; Zhengqin YU ; Bin FU ; Zufang WEN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;31(22):1652-1656
Objective To explore the family adaptability and cohesion in cerebral palsy children.Methods A total of 225 children were selected in two hospitals of Anhui province from May to November in 2014.Their parents or family primary caregivers were interviewed using Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale,Second Edition-Chinese version (FACESII-CV) and self-designed general information questionnaire.Results The actual family types of 225 cerebral palsy children families were:102 cases of intermediate type (45.3%),76 cases of extreme type (33.8%),47 cases of balance type (20.9%),while the ideal family types were:92 cases of intermediate type (40.9%),62 cases of extreme type (27.6%),71 cases of balance type (31.5%),it was significant between the actual and the ideal family types (x2=6.817,P<0.05).The actual and ideal scores of family adaptability and cohesion scale were (64.09 ± 12.23) points,(43.28 ± 9.91) points and (73.91 ± 9.31) points,(52.73 ± 7.16) points,respectively,the difference was significant (t=-9.049,-10.976,P<0.01).The scores in the family which the mother had a higher culture degree (F=7.075,8.499,P<0.01),the cerebral palsy children did not live with grandparents (t=5.925,4.138,P<0.05),the one-child family (t=5.370,4.652,P<0.05) were higher.Conclusions The relationship between family members are estranged in most cerebral palsy children families,the ability of family coping with stuff is low and the family function is poor,in addition,the family adaptability and cohesion are mainly affected by the mother's culture degree,whether live with grandparents,the number of children.All above these are need to be intervented early to improve family function.
8.HIGH LEVEL EXPRESSION AND ACTIVITY DETECTION OF SINGLE CHAIN IMMUNOTOXIN 183B_2ScFvPE38 AGAINST OVARIAN CARCINOMA
Fanglei YOU ; Jie FENG ; Yexia CHENG ; Tianyun FU ; Yu YAO ;
Acta Anatomica Sinica 1953;0(01):-
Objective To prepare the immunotoxin protein (183B 2ScFvPE38) which might be useful in immuno guided therapy for ovarian carcinoma and study the activity of the protein. Methods The methods of ELISA and cytotoxicity were used to study the immunotoxin after induced with IPTG and the activity of the immunotoxin. Results The expressed fusion proteins were detected mostly as inclusion bodies at high level, and soluble immunotoxins were also observed. The results showed liable activity of antibody part and toxic part. Conclusion The recombinant fusion protein 183B 2ScFvPE38 keeps the activity of both components and might be of great use in the future to deal with ovarian carcinoma. [
9.Clinical features and misdiagnosis of brucellosis spondylitis
Zhan-shui, YU ; Da-wei, CHENG ; Xue-ying, CHEN ; Fu-jie, XIE ; Fu-xing, LI
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2013;32(5):559-561
Objective To observe the clinical features of brucellosis spondylitis and analyse the reasons for its misdiagnosis,and improve the level of diagnosis and differential diagnosis.Methods Forty-two clinically diagnosed patients with brucellosis spondylitis were studied retrospectively,and these patients were diagnosed and hospitalized in the General Hospital of Heilongjiang Land Reclamation Bureau.Their medical records were analyzed,which included the general information,medical history,clinical symptoms,results of magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) and serum tube agglutination test(SAT) and so on.Results Main clinical symptoms and signs were severe persistent neck,back and leg pain.They also had plate shape low back but without kyphosis.In addition,patients had to keep in one posture because their spinal activity was limited.Also,scoliosis or pelvic tilt and lameness may occur when standing,which were typical symptoms of nerve root compression.Thirteen cases were diagnosed as tuberculosis,accounting for 30.95%(13/42); 6 cases were diagnosed as lumbar disc herniation,accounting for 14.28% (6/42); 2 cases were diagnosed as ankylosing spondylitis,accounting for 4.76% (2/42).Therefore,the total rate of misdiagnosis was 50% (21/42).Abnormal MRI signal intensity can be seen in the pathological vertebrae.Specifically,T1-weighted images (T1WI) showed low signal,T2-weighted images (T2WI) showed high signal,or mixed high and low signal intensity was observed.Vertebral showed wedge deformation without collapse and sequestrum; strip and sheet abnormal signal can also be found within the intervertebral disc.Normal structure disappeared and disc space became narrow.Accordingly,the plane dural sac was compressed to form visible abscess near the spine,but psoas abscess was not found.Patients with positive SAT result accounted for 92.85% (39/42).Conclusion Reasons for misdiagnosis include lack of detailed medical records,atypical clinical symptoms and similar imaging changes and so on.
10.The dynamic serological test results of 28 patients with acute brucellosis and clinical significance
Zhan-shui, YU ; Da-wei, CHENG ; Xue-ying, CHEN ; Fu-jie, XIE ; Fu-xing, LI
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2013;(1):88-90
Objective To observe the dynamic serological test results of 28 patients with acute brucellosis,and to investigate the relationship between serological test results and diagnosis,curative effect and prognosis of brucellosis.Methods Twenty eight patients(infected with sheep brucellosis) with acute brucellosis in the Department of Brucellosis in Heilongjiang Provincial Land Reclamation Headquarters General Hospital were selected as research subjects,and their serological changes were tested by means of tube agglutination test (SAT)and clinical outcomes were compared before and after each stage of treatment.In addition,symptoms of fever,weakness,sweating,joint pain,swollen lymph nodes and biochemical parameters [alanine aminotransferase (ALT),lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)] were also tested 3,6 and 9 weeks after the treatment.Results Antibody titer reached the peak at the third week,1 ∶ 400(++),which accounted for 39.29% (11/28); 2857%(8/28) of the patients became negative at the sixth week; 50.00% (14/28) became negative at the ninth week.Before the treatment,20(71.43%) patients had the symptom of fever,8 (28.57%) patients had the symptom of hyperhidrosis,28 (100.00%) patients had the symptom of joint pain,7(25.00%) patients had the symptom of lymph node enlargement,28 (100.00%) patients' ALT was elevated,and 26(92.86%) patients' LDH was elevated.After three weeks of treatment,except the three patients (10.71%) who occasionally had fever,the rest of the patient's temperature was returned to normal.Also the numbers of patients with the symptoms of fatigue,sweating and joint pain were significantly reduced,and specifically,the conesponding number was 13(46.43%),2(7.14%),and 21 (75.00%)patients,respectively.ALT and LDH returned to normal(only one patient's ALT was out of the range).At the sixth week,all the patients' symptoms of fever and hyperhidrosis disappeared.The number of patients with the symptoms of joint pain and lymph node enlargement reduced to 12(42.86%) and 3(10.71%),respectively.The results of biochemical tests(ALT and LDT) returned to normal.At the ninth week,most patients' clinical symptoms disappeared.A few patients still had the symptoms of weakness[2(7.14%)] and joint piin[6(21.43%)].Conclusions After effective treatment,antibody titer of patients decreases rapidly,at the same time,the clinical symptoms improve quickly.There is a parallel relationship between the change of antibody titer and clinical symptoms.It is demonstrated that the appearing time of brucellosis specific antibodies,the ampfitude and speed of change of antibody titers can be used in diagnosis,therapeutic evaluation and prognosis of the disease.