1.Numerical computation on the scaffolds models with regular square holes using nonlinear fluid-solid-coupling approaches
Yabin ZHAI ; Yuhong CUI ; Wenjiao LI
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2010;25(1):4-10
Objective The influencing parameters of solid and fluid computing fields for the scaffolds models with regular square holes were discussed by nonlinear fluid-solid-coupling approaches.The numerical computational resuits of which the models were regarded as both rigid body and non-linear elasticity were compared as well.Method One direct fluid-solid-coupling approach and two indirect fluid-solid-coupling approaches were adopted,and the calculating reliability of three kinds of fluid-solid coupling methods was verified.Rasults The solid-fluidcoupling computational results are obtained in light of 12 kinds of scaffolds models which are constructed by 3 groups of square side length(50,100 and 150 μm)and 4 groups of porosity(61%,65%,77%and 84%).The field parameters of those solid models including stress,strain and displacement and those fluid models including static pressure,velocity,wall shear stress and strain rate are achieved and compared.Conclusion There appear some difference between the results of porous scaffold models as a rigid body and as non-linear elasticity.The different porosity with the same pore radius or the different pore radius with the same porosity would affect the field parameters of solid models and fluid models in varying degrees.
2.The comparative study of population characteristics and clinical performance differences in the liver cirrhosis with different causes of disease
Decui ZHAI ; Jingrong CUI ; Aiqing LIU
Clinical Medicine of China 2014;30(1):61-63
Objective To investigate the differences of the characteristic and syndrome of patients with alcoholic cirrhosis(AC) and viral cirrhosis(VC).Methods Seventy patients with AC and 300 patients with VC in the Binzhou People's Hospital were selected as our subjects.The information including gender,age,disease history,chnical syndrome were collected.Meanwhile,the levels of Aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase (AST/ALT),γ-glutamyl transferase (γ-GT),alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and total bilirubin (TBil) in serum were measured.Results The proportion of males in the AC group was 91.43% (64/70),significantly higher than that of VC group(64% (192/300),x2 =15.76,P =0.003)).The age,disease periods in AC group were (50.13 ± 12.35) years old and (2.09 ± 0.67) years,lower than the VC group ((58.66 ± 7.45) yearsold,t =3.97,P =0.042 ; (4.56 ± 1.14) years,t =5.22,P =0.034).There was no significant difference regarding of liver function index (P > 0.05).The rate of nasal carp (18.57%),gum bleeding (27.14%),liver palms(64.29%),spider(45.71%) in the AC group were significantly higher than the VC group (6.33%,15.00%,47.00%,29.67% respectively,P =0.017,0.036,0.025,0.016 respectively).The ratio of splenomegaly and esophageal varices were (81.43%) and (65.71%) in AC group,significantly lower than VC group (90.33%,86.00% respectively,P =0.037,0.011 respectively).The cirrhosis laboratory parameters results showed AST/ALT ratio (1.97 ± 0.45),gamma-GT ((152.33 ± 23.41) U/L),ALP indicators ((232.46 ±35.16) U/L in AC group patients,which were significantly higher in the VC group(1.00± 0.22,(45.89 ± 11.23) U/L and (102.23 ± 21.78) U/L,P =0.035,0.011,0.007 respectively).Conclusion There are difference in term of characteristic,manifestations and the testing laboratory indicators between alcoholic cirrhosis and viral cirrhosis.
3.Collagen Genes and Intracranial Aneurysm
Gang CUI ; Baojin ZHAI ; Derang JIAO
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2008;16(10):791-793
Intracranial aneurysm often result from congenital defects of regional cerebral artery wall and increased endovascular pressure.Its occurrence and development are associated with several risk factors including genetics,smoking,hypertension,cerebral atherosclerosis and vasculitis.With the application of gene chip technology for the past few years,the research of pathogenic genes associated with intracranial aneurysms was further deepened,and some susceptibility genes closely associated with the occurrence of intracranial aneurysms have been found,and this suggests that intracranial aneurysm may be a polygenic disease caused by the combined action of multiple genes.
4.The development and the reliability and validity test of the satisfaction evaluation questionnaire about humanistic caring of head-nurses to nurses
Yuting CUI ; Yunian ZHANG ; Huimin ZHAI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(16):1264-1268
Objective In order to provide evidence for researches related to evaluating the
humanistic caring ability of head-nurses, we developed the questionnaire and launched reliability and validity test for it. Methods Through analyzing in documents, theories and scales, launching a 2-round experts consultation for 19 experts, the questionnaire consists of 3 first-class indicators, 8 second-class indicators and 36 third-class indicators. A total of 217 nurses, from third-grade class-A hospital who had a more than 5-year clinical experience, were selected by convenient sampling. Finally, the reliability and validity of the questionnaire had been summarized. Results The Cronbach α was 0.937 for the total questionnaire and 0.743-0.898 for each sub-scales. The split half reliability coefficient for the total questionnaire was 0.801 and 0.748-8.872 for each sub-scales. Test result of questionnaire content validity demonstrate the CVI was 0.91 for the total factors and 0.83-1.00 for each factor.Through exploratory factor analysis, 8 common factors were abstracted and cumulative variance contribution rate was 65.852%. Conclusions The questionnaire, developed for evaluating the humanistic caring ability of head-nurses, shows acceptable reliability and validity, and it′s worth to be popularizing and using in future.
5.Electrocardiogram analysis of 31 753 cases of urban residents in Ji'nan City of Shandong Province
Liping ZHAI ; Youzhang XIANG ; Xiuran CUI
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2017;36(6):440-443
Objective To observe the electrocardiogram (ECG) of urban residents in non-endemic areas of Keshan disease in Ji'nan City,Shandong Province,and to provide scientific basis for health evaluation and prevention and control of Keshan disease.Methods From July 2014 to June 2015,ECGs of residents undertaken healthy examination in Shandong Ciming Physical Examination Center were collected,retrospective analysis was used to analyze residents' heart health.Statistical analysis was conducted according to sex and age groups,and the diagnosis of ECG was based on Concise Pediatric Electrocardiogram and Clinical Electrocardiography.Results Totally 31 753 ECGs were recorded,including 18 664 males accounting for 58.8% and 13 089 females accounting for 41.2%,who were aged 6-78 years old,including 304 people 6-20 years old,18 861 people 21-40 years old,10 451 people 41-60 years old,and 2 137 people 61-78 years old.Totally 27 699 normal ECG (87.2%) and 4 054 abnormal ECG (12.8%) were detected,there were 2 212 males and 1 842 females in the abnormal ECG,the detection rates were 11.9% (2 212/18 664) and 14.1% (1 842/13 089) for males and females,respectively.The detection rate of female was significantly higher than that of male (x2 =34.082,P < 0.01).The detection rate of ST-T change in abnormal ECG was the highest,which was 316.5/10 000 (1 005/31 753),men and women were 273.3/10 000 (510/18 664) and 378.2/10 000 (495/13 089),respectively.The detection rate of arrhythmia was 4.8% (1 523/31 753),including 1 023 males and 500 females,and their detection rate of arrhythmia was 548.1/10 000 (1 023/18 664) and 382.0/10 000 (500/13 089),respectively.In arrhythmia,degree Ⅰ atrioventricular block (155.3/10 000,493/31 753),complete rightbundle branch block (81.6/10 000,259/31 753),ventricular premature beats (79.0/10 000,251/31 753),and atrial premature beats (48.2/10 000,153/31 753) had higher detection rates.Conclusion The detection rate of women of urban residents in Ji'nan is higher than that of men,the most common abnormal ECG is ST-T change,and the detection rate of arrhythmia is low.
6.Unclassified antiphospholipid antibodies may improve the accuracy of the diagnosis of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
Xiaodan ZHAI ; Shuo YANG ; Liyan CUI
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2021;44(4):347-351
Antiphospholipid syndrome(APS) is a autoimmune system disorder caused by thrombosis and is usually accompanied with persistent positive. Antiphospholipid antibodies profiles(aPLs) is the key to diagnosing APS. The most frequently detectable aPLs in current clinical applications are anticardiolipin antibodies (aCL), anti-β2 glycoprotein Ⅰantibodies (anti-β2 GPI), and lupus anticoagulant (LA).However, it is found that the current laboratory diagnostic standard for APS based on these three aPL have many defects. The standard can′t meet the clinical needs. In this article, the research and development of antiphospholipid antibody in recent years are summarized, and the clinical value of non-classified standard antibodies such as IgA antibody isotype and anti-domain 1 β2-glycoprotein I antibody are reviewed.
7.Absorption of curcumin microemulsion in vivo
Jing CUI ; Guangxi ZHAI ; Yu ZHAO ; Hongxiang LOU
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(03):-
Objective To prepare the curcumin self-microemulsion, observe the morphology and size diameter distribution of the microemulsion, and compare the absorption kinetics of curcumin microemulsion and micelle. To investigate the best absorption segment of curcumin microemulsion in intestnum tenue and the absorption of curcumin self-microemulsion in mouse gastrointestinal tract. MethodsThe intestine in rats was cannulated in situ recirculation. The absorption of curcumin microemulsion was calculated by its decrement in intestnum tenue.The inabsorbable curcumin in all content together with feces in mouse gastrointestinal tract was obtained and used to calculate the absorption rate of curcumin. ResultsThe curcumin microemulsion presented as small spherical drops or something similar under transmission electron microscope (TEM) with the average diameter of about 21.6 nm. The absorption constants of curcumin microemulsion and micelle was 0.042 5 and 0.019 5 /h , the main segments of curcumin microemulsion absorption were intestinum duodenum and intestinum jejunum. The absorption rate of curcumin self-microemulsion was 2.5 times as much as curcumin. ConclusionThe curcumin self-microemulsion could improve the absorption of curcumin in vivo in animal evidently.
8.Application of the hydrocoil in embolization of acute ruptured intracranial aneurysms
Yunhua WANG ; Lijuan ZHAI ; Qingke CUI ; Zhiyu GAO
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2012;46(5):453-455
ObjectiveTo study the application of endovascular treatment of the acute ruptured intracranial aneurysms with the hydrocoil. Methods Fifteen patients ( treatment group ) with 17 acute ruptured intracranial aneurysms were treated with the hydrocoils.In the same period,18 patients (control group) with acute ruptured intracranial aneurysms were treated with the bare platinum coil.Results In treatment group,16 aneurysms received dease embolization,and one aneutysm had subtotal embolization.In control group,11 aneurysms achieved dense embolization,7 aneurysms had subtotal embolization.There was a significant difference between the two groups ( x2 =5.402,P < 0.05 ). After follow-up by DSA from 6 months to 1.5 years,no recurrence was showed in the treatment group,while recurrence occurred in 5 cases in the control group aneurysm,with a significant difference between the two groups ( x2 =5.510,P <0.05 ).ConclusionThe hydrocoil is an effective therapy for the endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms with improving the packing density of intracranial aneurysm embolization and reducing the recurrence rate.
9.Stably upregulating expression of chondromodulin-Ⅰ in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells
Lianzhong ZHOU ; Chenghua CUI ; Ya FENG ; Shuangchun XING ; Lijie ZHAI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2013;(45):7847-7854
BACKGROUND:Chondromodulin-Ⅰ is expressed mainly in the cartilage, but it is little expressed in mesenchymal stem cells. Combined with the previous study of our group, we concluded that chondromodulin-Ⅰmaybe play an important role in inducing mesenchymal stem cells into chondrocytes accurately.
OBJECTIVE:To construct an expression plasmid stably carrying chondromodulin-Ⅰ to up-regulate the expression of chondromodulin-Ⅰ in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells.
METHODS:Specific primers were designed in rat cartilage for chondromodulin-Ⅰ gene, then the pcDNA3.1 (+) plasmid expression vector was digested by enzyme and directional connected gene to construct pcDNA3.1(+)/ChM-Ⅰ expression vector. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were obtained from rats using the method of density gradient centrifugation combined with adherent culture. Recombinant plasmid pcDNA3.1(+)/ChM-Ⅰ was transfected into rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells with liposome method, and G418 selection was used for stable screen of transfected cells. Reverse transcription-PCR and western blot were used to detect chondromodulin-Ⅰ expression in celllines.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The positive clones were digested by enzyme and were identified and sequenced. The results showed that the reality length and sequence of chondromodulin-Ⅰ gene were consistent with the theoretical values, and reading frame was correct. Reverse transcription-PCR and western blot results showed that the expressions of chondromodulin-ⅠmRNA and protein were markedly up-regulated in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. Recombinant plasmid pcDNA3.1(+)/ChM-I was successful y constructed, and transfected into rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. After G418 selection, expression of chondromodulin-Ⅰ was up-regulated stably in rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells.
10.Chronic disease risk index and its predictive effectiveness on chronic diseases
Huicheng WANG ; Juan CUI ; Zhengxiong YANG ; Yi ZHAI ; Wenhua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2010;04(6):366-370
Objectives To develop a measurement for obesity assessment which could be used as a simple tool of risk screening. Methods The data of National Nutrition and Health Survey ( 2002 ) were used to analyze the relationship between body mass index ( BMI ), waist circumference (WC) and chronic diseases, based on which chronic disease index ( CRI ) was established. Receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was used to determine the cut-off of CRI and to compare the predictive effectiveness of CRI,BMI and WC on chronic diseases. The kappa test was chosen to estimate the consistency of different cut-off of CRI with BMI and WC. The odds ratios of chronic diseases in different cut-offs of CRI were calculated by multiple Logistic regression analysis. Results CRI was calculated as CRI = BMI + 3.5 WC. In ROC curve,the cut-off of CRI was 300. The predictive effectiveness of CRI was higher than that of BMI and WC. CRI at 300 showed the best consistency with 24 kg/m2 BMI and 85 cm WC (P <0. 05 ). In comparison with CRI <300,the risk of chronic diseases was significantly increased with an increase of 20 U CRI. Conclusion CRI shows good predietive effectiveness and could be used to identify those with higher risk of chronic diseases.