1.Pre-operation assessment and treatment in an elderly patient with primary dual cancers
Lin KANG ; Yan CHENG ; Xiaohong LIU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2013;(4):456-458
A 64-year old man was admitted on July 2011 with masses both in liver and right kidney.After PET-CT and blood test examination,dual primary advanced cancers were speculated to be co-existed in this patient,which having poor prognosis.By evaluation with comprehensive geriatric assessment,the patient also had hypertension,diabetes and atherosclerosis,liver and renal insufficiency.After multidisciplinary consultation and detailed discussion with the patient,the decision of no surgery and just keep the follow-up was made.The patient has been followed up for 18 months and the functional evaluation is the same as before.It is very important to evaluate the risk/benefit equation and improve the standard of care,and make the decision as patient centered rather than disease-centered in the elderly patients.
2.Cross-lagged analysis of acute stress disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder and depressive symptoms among children after Lushan earthquake
Lin FU ; Jin CHENG ; Zhengkui LIU
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2017;31(7):548-553
Objective:To examine the relationships between acute stress disorder (ASD) symptoms,posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and depressive symptoms in children survivors following the Lushan earthquake in China.Methods:One hundred ninety-seven children aged 1 to 14years (93 male and 104 female) were followed up at two and six weeks after Lushan earthquake.The ASDS,UCLA PTSD Reaction Index and DASS were used to measure the ASD,PTSD and depressive symptoms.Results:The average scores of ASDS and the depression subscale of DASS at two weeks after earthquake were(36.5 ± 10.9) and (3.3 ± 2.8),respectively.The average scores of UCLA PTSD Reaction Index and the depression subscale of DASS-21 at six weeks after earthquake were (18.5 ± 12.6) and (3.3 ± 3.5),respectively.The rates of ASD and PTSD were 28.6% and 8.2%,respectively.The cross-lagged structural equation analysis with latent variables indicated that the ASD symptoms at two weeks after earthquake positively predicted PTSD symptoms (β =0.59,p < 0.001) and depressive symptoms (β =0.29,p <0.001) at six weeks after earthquake.But there was no significant association between depressive symptoms at two weeks and PTSD symptoms at six weeks after earthquake.Conclusion:ASD symptoms in the early time postearthquake could predict subsequent PTSD and depressive symptoms,while depressive symptoms tend to remain stable within six weeks after earthquake.
3.Expression of basic fibroblast growth factor in each stage of tooth development and significance
Min CHENG ; Xiaohong LIU ; Lin CHENG ; Zhiyuan FENG
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2006;0(05):-
Objective To observe the expression of basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF) at different stages of tooth germ development,and explore its mechanism and significance.Methods Immunohistochemical technique was used to examine the expressions of bFGF in the tooth germs at different stages of human fetus in 8-34 weeks,the suckling mice with 1-22 d,and the dog postnatal in 6 weeks-5 months.Results bFGF expressed in tooth germ at all stages.In human fetus,the positive reaction was observed in epithelium of tooth bud,dental plate,enamel organ,external and outer enamel.The ameloblasts,odontoblasts,epithelial root sheath and dental follicle showed strongly positive reaction in the unerupted human deciduous tooth,the tooth under the eruption of neonate external enamel,stratum intermedium cells,ameloblasts and odontoblasts showed strongly positive epithelium,dental papilla and dental follicle at bud stage and cap stage,while at bell stage cells in mice and 6 week postnatal canal tooth.The positive expressions of bFGF were observed in root of tooth,peridental ligament and the osteoblasts adjoin to peridental ligament in the dog succession of decideous teeth.Conclusion bFGF is one of critical regulator in the tooth development,which can regulate the differentiation and morphogenesis of tooth germ cells and control the eruption and succession of deciduous teeth at different stages.
4.Clinical application of 3D CE MRA in diagnosis of peripheral artery occlusive diseases
Kailiang CHENG ; Ying LAI ; Lin LIU ; Yunxia LIU
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2006;0(06):-
Objective To probe the value of clinical application of three dimensional contrast enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (3D CE MRA) for diagnosis of peripheral artery occlusive diseases (PAOD) and to assess its accuracy. Methods One hundred and three cases of PAOD received 3D CE MRA before operation. And 579 vascular segments were displayed. The diagnosis of 3D CE MRA before operation were compared with the results of vascular reconstruction surgeries of lower extremities. The image quality and how 3D CE MRA revealed the abnormal blood vessels were evaluated. Results Satisfactory images of the main arteries of the lower extremities were achieved by 3D CE MRA. In 579 vascular segments of 103 patients with PAOD,the sensitivity and specificity for detection of severe stenosis and occlusions were 97.6% and 95.4%,respectively. In 206 vascular segments of tibiofibula artery,the sensitivity was 100%. In 196 vascular segments of femoral artery,the specificity was 97%. Conclusion 3D CE MRA is accurate and reliable for determination of the degree of peripheral artery stenosis. The results of 3D CE MRA are concordant with that of operation.
5.Expression of WT1 gene in acute leukemia and its significance
Huanchen CHENG ; Shengwei LIU ; Xuefei ZHAO ; Wei LI ; Mei CHENG ; Keyu LIU ; Lin QIU ; Jun MA
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2017;26(1):33-36
Objective To explore the relationship between WT1 and prognosis of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and to evaluate the possibility of WT1 as a potential marker for monitoring the minimal residual disease (MRD). Methods Bone marrow mononuclear cells from 58 patients with primary AML, 32 patients with primary ALL, 40 patients with AML-complete remission (CR), 28 patients with ALL-CR and 31 patients with trilineage hyperplasia (control group) were collected. Real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR method was used to detect the expression of WT1 in all patients. The expression threshold of WT1 in each group was established. WT1 copy number/ABL copy number ratio×100%denotes the relative expression level of WT1 gene. Results Median relative expression level of WT1 in the control patients was much lower than that in primary AML patients [0.026%(0-0.240%) vs. 20.880 % (3.550 %-48.500 %), Z=-7.74, P<0.000 1]. Relative expression level of WT1 between AML-CR patients [0.102%(0-5.380%)] and primary AML patients had significant difference (Z=-8.34, P<0.000 1). Moreover, the relative expression level rate of the first course in AML patients with higher WT1 expression level (>20.880 %) was 60.7 % (17/28), while the CR rate was 76.7 % (23/30) in those with lower WT1 expression. WT1 expression was increased dramatically in recurrent AML patients. Relative expression level of WT1 was significantly higher in primary ALL patients [0.350 % (0.021 %-10.780 %)] compared with that in the control group Z=-2.58, P<0.05. There was no significant difference in relative expression level of WT1 between ALL and ALL-CR patients [0.038 % (0-2.800 %), P=0.065]. Conclusion WT1 expression level in AML patients is relatively high, which could be used as an effective index of prognosis evaluation and MRD monitoring for AML patients, but not for ALL patients.
6.Treatment of chronic calcaneal osteomyelitis following internal fixation for calcaneal fractures
Lin ZOU ; Li-Feng LIU ; Xue-Cheng CAO ;
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2004;0(09):-
Objective To study the treatment of the chronic calcaneus osteomyelitis combined with skin ulcers or defects of the posterior heel following internal fixation for calcaneal fractures.Methods From February 1999 to June 2005,17 cases of calcaneus osteomyelitis combined with skin ulcers or defects following internal fix- ation for their calcaneal fractures were treated with elimination of infection focuses and dead spaces,tissue trans- plants and continuous irrigation.Skin flaps or myocutaneous flaps were used to repair heel ulcers or defects and to fill the dead spaces.Drainage and irrigation tubes were placed into the flap covered areas to carry out the continuous irrigation.Results All the cases were followed up for 3 to 36 months(mean,25 months).All the grafts survived without recurrence of calcaneus osteomyelitis.Their posterior heels regained fair appearance.Thirteen cases obtained fine sensory recovery and friction tolerance and could walk with weight-bearing.Conclusion Calcaneus os- teomyelitis can be cured by simply and effectively tissue transplants and continuous irrigation,which can provide adequate anti-infection and improve blood circulation.
7.Transfection of rat bone marrow stromal cells with human bone morphogenetic protein-7 recombinant adenovirus and its expression
Lei, CHENG ; Xin, PAN ; Chun-xi, LIU ; Lin, NIE
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2009;28(1):44-47
Objective To investigate the expression of human bone morphogenetic protein-7(hBMP-7)in rat bone malTOW stromal cells(BMSC)with a recombinant adenovirai vector carrying the hBMP-7 gene(Ad-hBMP-7) and study the effecta of Ad-hBMP-7 transfection on BMSC difierentiation.in order to explore the possibility for hBMP-7 gene therpy.Methods The rat BMSC cultured in vitro.They were divided into 3 groups:untreated group,Ad-hBMP-7 and Ad-GFP transduced treated group.The rat BMSC were transfected by Ad-hBMP-7 and Ad-GFP. The expression of hBMP-7 was detected by RT-PCR and Western blot analysis.and the alkaline phosphatage (ALP)activity of the BMSC was observed.ResulIs In the Ad-hBMP-7 transduced treated group.hBMP-7 mRNA expression wag manifested detected by RT-PCR(470 bp),Westem blot analysis demonstrated that these cells indeed produced the hBMP-7 protein(Mr.15×103);10 days after transduction treatment,most of the BMSC were had brown black particles stained positively by ALP activity.But in Ad-GFP transduced treated group and untreated group they did not.Conclusions Ad-hBMP-7 could efficiently transfect BMSC and promote the conversion to osteoblast.The expression of hBMP-7 in rat BMSC provides a basis for hBMP-7 gene therapv.
8.Protein Kinase C Regulating Activation on Nuclear Factor-?B in T Lymphocyte in Children with Acute Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
jin-cheng, XU ; hong, XIAO ; chang-lin, WU ; fang, LIU
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2006;0(23):-
Objective To explore the role of protein kinase C(PKC) to regulate the activation of nuclear factor-?B(NF-?B)in T lymphocyte in children with acute idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura(ITP).Methods Sterility peripheral blood was collected from acute ITP children(n=30)and healthy children(n=30).T lymphocytes were isolated and purified,and divided into 3 groups:control group,PMA group stimulated with PMA,PMA plus H-7 group stimulated with PMA and H-7.The expression of NF-?B and inhibitor protein-?B(I-?B)was detected by immunohistochemical staining and Western blot,respectively.Results The percentage of cells with active NF-?B was significantly higher and the expression level of I-?B was significantly lower in acute ITP PMA group than that in acute ITP control group and normal PMA group,respectively(all P
9.Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation of lung in adult
Xing-Mei ZHANG ; Kan LIU ; Shu-Lin JIA ; Gang CHENG ;
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2001;0(08):-
Objective To investigate of the radiological manifestations in congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) of lung in adult and to improve the diagnostic accuracy of CCAM of lung in adult.Methods Five cases with pathologically proved CCAM of lung in adult were retrospectively analyzed.Chest X-ray was available in 5 cases and chest CT was performed in 2 cases.Results On plain chest radiography,thin wall air cystic lesions with air-fluid level were detected in 3 cases.Honeycomb like small cystic lesion was detected in 1 case.Multiple round cystic lesions were found in 1 case.CT scan of the chest demonstrated a round thin wall air cystic lesion in the lateral segment of right lung's middle lobe,and a thin wall air cystic lesion with the wall merged into the shadow of chest wall in the left apicoposterior segment in one case.Small cystic lesions just like honeycomb were found in bilateral basal segments of the inferior lobes,with a 0.8—1.0 cm sized round mass revealed in the right lung′s inferior lobe basal segment, and the mass was spiculated in another case.Conclusion The imaging signs of CCAM of lung in adult is cyst or cyst-solid and at the risk of developing carcinoma.
10.Effects of transfection of ICAP-1α and its mutants on adhesion and migration of 2H-11 cells.
Jie, ZHANG ; Wangcui, LUO ; Zhengxiang, LIU ; Jingyang, LIN ; Zhongliang, CHENG
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2010;30(5):569-74
This study examined the effect of integrin cytoplasmic domain-associated protein 1α (ICAP-1α) and its mutatants T38A and I138A on the adhesion, migration and tube formation of 2H-11 cells. rAAV-ICAP-1α, rAAV-T38A and rAAV-I138A were constructed. After infection, the expression of ICAP-1α and p-ERK1/2, p-c-Jun protein was measured by Western blotting. Adhesion ability was evaluated by using MTT. Cell migration was determined by using Boyden chamber method. Tube formation test was conducted on Matrigel. The results showed that in ICAP-1α, T38A and I138A groups, ICAP-1α protein expression was increased. In T38A and I138A groups, phospho-ERK1/2, phospho-c-Jun protein expressions were significantly increased as compared with the control group and the GFP group. ICAP-1α group protein expression was obviously decreased when compared with the control group and the GFP group. Cell adhesion ratio was 0.1429±0.0080 in control group, 0.1434±0.0077 in GFP group and the ratio in T38A and I138A groups increased to 0.3210±0.0082 and 0.3250±0.0079, respectively. In ICAP-1α group, the ratio was decreased to 0.1005±0.0073. In T38A and I138A groups, the number of migrating 2H-11 cells was increased to 31.45±3.20 and 33.10±5.40 against 18.51±2.80 in control group and 20.47±3.12 in GFP group. In ICAP-1α group, the number was decreased to 12.06±1.72. The number of tube-like structures was increased to 20.41±2.54 in T38A and to 22.26±3.07 in I138A groups as compared to those of control group 12.45±1.84 and GFP group 13.63±2.71. In ICAP-1α group, the number of tube-like structures was decreased to 8.32±1.24. It was suggested that rAAV-T38A and rAAV-I138A transfection can substantially increase 2H-11 cell adhesion, migration and angiogenisis, while rAAV-ICAP-1α can greatly inhibit the effect. These effects might be correlated with ERK1/2 and c-Jun protein phosphorylation.